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Primark has released a new beauty product that it claims can "reduce the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles" and "remove acne-causing bacteria".
The retail giant now sells LED Light Therapy Masks in stores for the price of £15.
The futuristic-looking mask has three different light sources — red, blue, and yellow — that each have a different intended effect.
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According to Primark, the red light has "anti-aging" effects, while the blue "helps to remove acne-causing bacteria" and the yellow "helps to improve rough skin".
The budget chain took to Facebook and Instagram to share news of its unique new product.
It wrote: "Calling all skincare lovers. The LED Light Therapy Masks are in stores now! Only £15!
"LED technology works to target different skin concerns with 3 types of light sources:
"Use for anti-aging benefits by helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles.
"Helps to remove acne-causing bacteria & reduce skin inflammation.
"Helps to improve rough skin, reduces the appearance of wrinkles & skin redness."
It wasn't long before consumers were leaving comments sharing their thoughts.
One satisfied customer wrote: "I’ve tried it yesterday (blue and red light) and I really liked it. Need to test it out more, but so far I enjoyed using it together with the suction tool and face steamer."
A second said: "Ooh! Affordable too!"
A third revealed: "Oh my lord ! I'm RUNNING to Primark"
"These look sickkk," said a fourth.
"Apparently they are great for the skin, I get a lot of acne at the moment so I'm hoping to see if it helps," a fifth shared.
A sixth argued: "Deffo worth a try"
"I’m intrigued," a seventh commented.
Another stated: "I want one of these!"
Not everyone was convinced by the item, however, with one commenting: "The most ridiculous thing I've seen".
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Writer Gary Shteyngart. His debut novel, The Russian Debutante's Handbook, is receiving critical acclaim. The main character of the book, like Shteyngart, is a Russian-American Jew who emigrated to the United States as a child. In a New York Times Magazine cover article, Daniel Zalewski wrote, "Gary Shteyngart has rewritten the classic immigrant narrative -- starring a sarcastic slacker instead of a grateful striver. And after all his parents have done for him!"
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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- May 2 has been officially declared as "Megan Thee Stallion Day" in Houston! The day recognizes the three-time Grammy award winner's various philanthropic efforts in her beloved hometown. Although, the honor is not being met with positive reactions as result of the artist's use of vulgar and sexually explicit lyrics.
One person on the ABC13 Facebook page commented "Her good deeds do not counteract what she symbolizes."
The rapper 's lyrics are a hot topic at her alma mater's radio station, Texas Southern University's KTSU radio. KTSU plays plenty of her music, but has to air censored versions in order to comply with guidelines from the Federal Communications Commission.
"We have to keep it clean around here," said Amir Diamond, who hosts a daily show at KTSU.
As far as the recipients of Megan Thee Stallion giving efforts, they believe that her lyrics don't taint the efforts she has put into the community.
SEE HERE: Megan Thee Stallion's foundation to support cancer care, mental health and food insecurities
Rudy Ramsus, the co-founder of the Bread of Life, Inc, said it's not his job to judge.
"Art has always been critiqued, but that's not my job," Ramsus said.
Rasmus praised Megan Thee Stallion's work with the non-profit, including how she raised $1.2 million for them in 2020 by giving them the proceeds from her "Savage Remix" with Beyoncé.
"That went towards food, resources, and emergency assistance," explained Rasmus.
Another recipient of Megan's generosity was Ezekiel Smith, who underwent treatment for oral cancer. He received $5,000 from the her non-profit Pete and Thomas on Sunday.
"She is a very sweet young lady, her lyrics are not an adjective of what her heart and soul is," Smith said.
ABC13 reached out to Mayor Sylvester Turner's office,here is a portion of the response:
"The mayor is focused on her good deeds and looks forward to seeing her develop as a humanitarian and philanthropist. He would also like to one day partner with her and others to work on projects that will benefit more Houstonians."
Benefactors of Megan Thee Stallion's generosity push back against criticism regarding her lyrics
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Miriana Trevisan once again at the center of criticisms and offenses by a former gieffina: “You betrayed me, now I’ll tell everything”
Miriana Trevisan he is once again in trouble and receives an important accusation from a former gieffina that has left everyone very surprised. The unpleasant news for the showgirl seems to never end and several months after the end of Big Brother Vip 6, Miriana finds herself once again at the center of a tough battle.
To accuse the ex girlfriend of ‘It’s not Rai ‘ she is a dear friend of hers who, in this latest edition, shared a few weeks in the house with her. During the six long months of the reality show, Trevisan was one of the most talked about and appreciated characters by the public at home.
Her way of doing things, her sincerity and her sweetness have in fact impressed and conquered the viewers at home who, until the last episodes, saved her from the various televoting. Now that the sixth edition of GF Vip is over, it is the one who lashed out at her Maria Monsé.
In fact, the showgirl decided to remove a few pebbles from her shoe by criticizing and accusing her friend Miriana. The latter wrote a long letter to her Trevisan accusing her of having turned her back on her and of having betrayed her.
Miriana Trevisan in trouble: “You betrayed me, now I’ll tell everything”
Maria Monsé as reported by the weekly DiPiù, wrote a long letter to the showgirl accusing her of having turned her back. In fact, she stressed that she deserved a better treatment from Miriana which never happened. The two small screen showgirls have been friends for more than 30 years now but it seems that their friendship has faded in the last period.
Following the behavior that Trevisan had in the house, Maria Monsé he decided to write her a long letter underlining the betrayal received. The showgirl within the weekly DiPiù did not therefore spend nice words towards Miriana giving free rein to her thoughts.
“Because you betrayed me? You ruined our friendship that had lasted for 30 years. We did It is not the rai together and I felt betrayed by you. If I was eliminated by GF Vip so early it is also your fault. You put our friendship under your feet for a game, you offended mejust because you were part of a group that didn’t want me ” says Maria Monsé.
Continuing the former gieffina wonders: “Why did you behave so badly against me? To think you were my favorite. Also because since the days of Non è la Rai there has always been a wonderful relationship between us ”.“And now I tell you that before the GF Vip you called me to give me one of your cute and affectionate greetings, it was the end of July and it was late, eleven in the evening, but friends can call even at that time. But in the house you turned your back on me“ Monsé ends at the weekly DiPiù
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More than 1,000 workers at two CNH Industrial plants went on strike Monday in search of a better deal with the company that makes agriculture and construction equipment.
The United Auto Workers union said the workers in Racine, Wisconsin, and Burlington, Iowa, went on strike at noon after contract talks faltered. The action follows a spate of strikes in the past year, including a high-profile monthlong strike at Deere & Co. that resulted in 10% raises and improved benefits for 10,000 UAW workers at that equipment maker.
“Our members at CNHi strike for the ability to earn a decent living, retire with dignity and establish fair work rules,” said Chuck Browning, vice president and director of the union's Agricultural Implement Department.
The company, which is based in the United Kingdom, said in a statement that it is disappointed it couldn't reach an agreement with the union, and it remains committed to the bargaining process. CNH Industrial has more than 37,000 employees total.
“We recognize the union’s decision creates high anxiety among our represented employees in Burlington and Racine, as well as our other employees, our customers, and our community,” said CNH Industrial, which plans to release its first-quarter earnings report on Tuesday.
This is the latest strike by workers who believe they deserve more after keeping plants operating throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Unions have also been emboldened to take action because they believe the ongoing worker shortages give them an advantage in bargaining.
Besides the Deere strike last fall, another group of UAW-represented workers went on strike last year at a Volvo Trucks plant in Virginia and won improved pay and health benefits after rejecting three tentative agreements with the company.
There have also been strikes at Kellogg's cereal plants across the country, a Frito-Lay plant in Topeka, Kansas, and at five Nabisco plants nationwide. And meatpacking workers who were hit hard by the spread of COVID-19 have been winning significant raises when their contracts come up at plants across the country.
Workers have also voted to unionize at an Amazon warehouse in New York and at more than two dozen Starbucks stores across the country. Workers at another Amazon warehouse on New York's Staten Island, however, rejected a union bid on Monday. | https://www.news4jax.com/business/2022/05/02/1000-cnh-industrial-workers-strike-in-iowa-wisconsin/ | 2022-05-02T22:59:20Z | https://www.news4jax.com/business/2022/05/02/1000-cnh-industrial-workers-strike-in-iowa-wisconsin/ | false | 35 |
Cleveland Browns pick K Cade York in round 4 of NFL Draft
CLEVELAND (WJW) – The Cleveland Browns picked K Cade York in round four of the 2022 NFL Draft Saturday afternoon.
York, from LSU, is 6’1″ and 206 lbs. He made a name for himself on a 59-yard field goal in the 2019 Under Armour All-America Game getting a nod from Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes with a comment about the kick on Twitter.
Live: NFL Draft 2022 continues with rounds 4 through 7He was a second-team all-conference pick in 2021 after converting 15 of 18 field goal tries (83.3) and all 39 of his extra point tries.
York missed the team’s bowl game for undisclosed reasons.
He was the No. 124 overall pick.
York and DT Perrion Winfrey – picked by the Browns earlier in the 4th round of the draft – join CB Martin Emerson from Mississippi State, DE Alex Wright from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and wide receiver David Bell from Purdue University.
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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — It was dusk on April 14 when Francisco Kuruaya heard a boat approaching along the river near his village in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest. He assumed it was the regular delivery boat bringing gasoline for generators and outboard motors to remote settlements like his. Instead, what Kuruaya found was a barge dredging his people's pristine river in search of gold.
Kuruaya had never seen a dredge operating in this area of the Xipaia people's territory, let alone one this massive; it resembled a floating factory.
Kuruaya, 47, motored out to the barge, boarded it and confronted the gold miners. They responded in harsh voices and he retreated for fear they were armed. But so was he — with a phone — the first he'd ever had. Back in his village Karimaa, his son Thaylewa Xipaia forwarded the photos of the mining boat to the tribe's WhatsApp chat groups.
“Guys, this is urgent!" he said to fellow members of his tribe in an audio message The Associated Press has reviewed. “There's a barge here at Pigeons Island. It's huge and it's destroying the whole island. My dad just went there and they almost took his phone."
Several days' voyage away, in the nearest city of Altamira, Kuruaya's daugher Juma Xipaia received the frantic messages. She recorded her own video with choked voice and watery eyes, warning that armed conflict was imminent -- then uploaded it to social media.
In a matter of hours, word was out to the world.
The episode illustrates the advance of the internet into vast, remote rainforest areas that, until recently, had no means of quickly sharing visual evidence of environmental crime. A fast-expanding network of antennae is empowering Indigenous groups to use phones, video cameras and social media to galvanize the public and pressure authorities to respond swiftly to threats from gold miners, landgrabbers and loggers.
Until now Indigenous communities have relied on radio to transmit their distress calls. Environmental and Indigenous rights groups then relayed these to the media and the public. But the non-profits have been maligned by Brazil's far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, who advocates legalizing mining and land leasing in protected Indigenous territories. He has castigated the organizations as unreliable actors, out of touch with Indigenous people’s true desires and on the payroll of global environmental do-gooders.
Video and photos coming directly from Indigenous people are harder to dismiss and this is forcing authorities as well as the public to reckon with the reality on the ground.
“When used properly, technology helps a lot in real-time monitoring and denouncing,” said Nara Baré, head of the group Coordination of Indigenous Organizations of the Brazilian Amazon, in a telephone interview. “The external pressure to make the federal government act in the Xipaia territory was very important. Technology has been the main tool for that.”
Connectivity is not only enabling whistle-blowing on social media. Brazil's Federal Prosecutor's Office has set up a website to register reported crimes and receive uploaded visual material. Previously people in remote communities have had to make the long and expensive trip to the nearest city that has a federal prosecutor's office.
Xipaia territory is part of a pristine rainforest area known as Terra do Meio (Middle Earth) that is dotted with dozens of Indigenous and traditional river communities. Internet connection there was rare until mid-2020, when a group of non-profits, including Health in Harmony and the Socio-Environmental Institute, financed installation of 17 antennae throughout the vast region.
Priority was given to communities with either health centers or market hubs for the production and sale of forest products, such as Brazil nuts. Signal can be painfully slow, especially on rainy days, yet it has connected people who were previously off the grid, and is enough for photos and videos to trickle out of the forest.
“The strategy was to improve communication and avoid unnecessary trips to the city,” said Marcelo Salazar, Health in Harmony's Brazil program coordinator. “The internet makes it easier for health, education, and forest economy issues." Fighting environmental crime was an added benefit, he added.
Four out of five Xipaia communities are now connected. Karimaa, the village where the barge was first spotted, has had internet since July 2020. Just three days after installation, when a teenager injured his head, a city doctor was able to assess his condition using photos sent over WhatsApp. That avoided a costly, complicated medevac during the COVID-19 pandemic.
But the case of the mining dredge marked the first time the Xipaia used the internet to protect their territory. In addition to sounding the alarm, four villages used WhatsApp to quickly organize a party of warriors to confront the miners. Painted with urucum, a local fruit that produces a red ink, and armed with bows, arrows and hunting rifles, they crammed into a small boat, according to Juma Xipaia. By the time they reached the location where the barge had been, however, it was gone.
Some 1,300 kilometers (800 miles) to the west, in the Amazonian state of Rondonia, internet access enabled the Uru-Eu-Wau-Wau people to take classes in photography and video online so they could chronicle deforestation by landgrabbers. The three-day training in 2020 was held via Zoom.
That effort produced the documentary “The Territory,” which won awards at this year's Sundance Film Festival, Copenhagen International Documentary Film Festival and others. Throughout its production, American director Alex Pritz relied on WhatsApp to communicate with his newly trained camera operators.
Tangaãi Uru-Eu-Wau-Wau is a teacher-turned-cameraman who traveled to the Danish festival and later spoke with the AP via WhatsApp from his remote village. He said the film is changing people's perception of Brazil's indigenous people. "In Copenhagen... I received many questions. They knew about Brazil’s natural wonders, but didn’t know about Indigenous peoples who fight for their territories.”
Elsewhere in the Amazon, the internet has yet to arrive. So when illegal gold miners killed two Yanomami tribe members in June 2020, news of the crime took two weeks to arrive due to the area's remoteness. To avoid a repeat of that, Yanomami organizations have been seeking better connectivity. After Palimiu village along the Uraricoera River suffered a series of attacks committed by miners in May 2021, the Yanomami managed to install an antenna there. Since then, the violence has eased.
Bolsonaro's repeated promises to legalize mining and other activities on Indigenous lands have fueled invasions of territories, which are often islands of forest amid sprawling ranches. Indigenous and environmental groups estimate there are some 20,000 illegal miners in Yanomami territory, which is roughly the size of Portugal. Bolsonaro’s government claims that there are 3,500.
Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon surged 76% in 2021 compared to 2018, the year before Bolsonaro took office, according to official data from Brazil’s space agency, which uses satellites to monitor forest loss.
Most internet connections in the Amazon remain slow, even in mid-sized cities. That may soon change. Last November, Brazil's Communications Minister Fábio Faria held a meeting with billionaire Elon Musk to discuss a partnership to improve connectivity in rural areas of the world's largest tropical rainforest.
The communications ministry, however, says the talks have not evolved and no progress has been made. Musk's company SpaceX did not respond to emailed requests for comment.
Some worry that Indigenous groups like the Xipaia won't be the only beneficiaries of greater internet penetration in the Amazon region. Illegal miners often co-opt local Indigenous leaders, communicating surreptitiously on messaging apps. The conversations, sometimes aided by clandestine networks, can enable miners to hide heavy machinery, or tip them off to impending raids by authorities, allowing them to flee.
In Roraima state, which is where most of the Yanomami territory lies, the AP contacted one internet provider that offers wifi to an illegal gold mine for $2,600, plus $690 per month. Clandestine small craft fly the equipment in for installation.
“It's a double-edged sword,” said Salazar, of Health in Harmony, speaking of increased connectivity.
But for Juma Xipaia, the new connection means added protection and visibility for her people. After she posted her tearful video, it racked up views and was picked up by local and international media. Within two days, an airborne operation involving the Federal Police, the national guard and environmental agencies swooped in. They located the dredge hidden behind vegetation on the banks of the Iriri River with seven miners aboard.
In a country where environmental crime in the Amazon usually goes unchecked, the speedy, successful response underscored the power of Indigenous networks.
“After making a lot of calls for help, I decided to do the video. Then it worked. The telephone didn’t stop ringing," Juma Xipaia said by phone. "It was very fast after the video.”
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NEW YORK (AP) — In a court appeal, a lawyer for Donald Trump said Monday it is “unconscionable and indefensible” for the ex-president to be held in contempt and fined $10,000 a day for failing to turn over documents he doesn’t possess.
Attorney Alina Habba made the argument in a submission to a New York state appeals court requesting that the contempt order and fine be suspended until the challenge can be heard by appeals judges.
The arguments were submitted a week after State Supreme Court Judge Arthur Engoron in Manhattan said Trump and his lawyers had failed to show they conducted a proper search for records sought by New York Attorney General Letitia James, a Democrat, in a civil probe of his business dealings.
James had asked the court to hold Trump in contempt after he failed to produce any documents to satisfy a March 31 deadline to meet the terms of the subpoena. She has said her investigation has found evidence that Trump may have misstated the value of assets like skyscrapers and golf courses on financial statements for over a decade.
Trump, a Republican, has been fighting James in court over her investigation, which he has called a politically motivated “witch hunt.”
Habba told Engoron a week ago that she met with Trump to ensure he had no records and there were none to be found. On Friday, she submitted additional documents explaining the document search, including an affidavit in which Trump claimed he has no documents. Engoron criticized the affidavit as lacking in detail.
In Monday's written arguments submitted to the appellate division of the state's trial court, Habba wrote that the daily fine “is not only unwarranted, it is also patently improper and impermissible by law.”
She said Trump and his representatives had performed a “diligent, thorough and comprehensive search” for everything sought in the subpoena and provided complete and accurate responses to the attorney general. She said the additional submissions last week amounted to “extraordinary efforts to comply.”
“Given these circumstances, it is unconscionable and indefensible for Appellant to be held in contempt in any manner, must less at the inordinate expense of $10,000 per day,” she said.
The written submission Monday came after Habba notified the appeals court last week that she was appealing. Trump is also appealing Engoron's Feb. 17 ruling requiring him to answer questions under oath. Oral arguments in that appeal are scheduled for May 11.
A message seeking comment from the attorney general's office was not immediately returned.
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Hailey Bieber shows off her flat abs on her way to meet her glam squad in preparation for Met Gala in New York
Hailey Bieber looked low key as she arrived in New York ahead of fashion's biggest night Monday.
The 25-year-old stepped out in the Big Apple wearing faded jeans and a grey cropped sweater which displayed her flat abs.
The model completed the outfit with a large black leather jacket, thick soled black loafers and dark sunglasses.
Low-key: Hailey Bieber looked low key as she arrived in New York ahead of fashion's biggest night Monday, wearing faded jeans and a grey cropped sweater which displayed her flat abs
Her dark blonde hair was pulled back in a loose bun.
Hailey has been spending most of her time on the road with her pop star husband, Justin Bieber, who is performing shows all over North America on his Justice World Tour.
The influencer recently reached out to her fans, thanking them for their responses to her long video, explaining the health condition that lead her to suffer a mini-stroke in March.
Big night: The 25-year-old was scheduled to make an appearance on the red carpet at the 2022 Met Gala Monday
'Thank you for all the kind messages,' she wrote, 'and thank you everyone who reached out after {Wednesday's} video.'
The Vogue France cover model has taken a few days off from the road to travel to New York, where she spent some time with her best friend, Kendall Jenner, at fashion journalist Derek Blasberg's birthday party.
On Monday, the two friends planned to meet again, on the red carpet at the 2022 Met Gala.
Time with friends: Hailey has been spending most of her time on the road with pop star husband Justin Bieber, who is on the North American leg of his World Justice Tour
Monday will be Hailey's seventh appearance at the star-studded event where celebrities and designers pull out all the stops when it comes to fashion.
The 2022 theme is In America: An Anthology Of Fashion, so the gamut is wide open when it comes to fashion choices.
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ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — A man was arrested in Elizabeth City for several shootings in the city Friday afternoon.
The Elizabeth City Police Dept., the United States Marshal’s Carolina Regional Fugitive Task Force, and the Pasquotank County Sheriff’s Office arrested Shamont Nicolas James in the 200 block of Native Dancer Court.
James was arrested on the following charges:
- Two counts of Possession of Firearm by Felon
- Three counts of Felony Conspiracy
- Two counts of Assault with a Deadly Weapon
- Two counts of Injury to Personal Property
- One count Injury to Real Property
- One count of Discharge Weapon into Occupied Property
- Two counts of Habitual Felon
- One count of Breaking and or Entering
- One count of Larceny after Break/Enter
- One count of Possession of Stolen Goods/Property
- One count of Reckless Driving to Endanger
- One count of No Liability Insurance
- One count of Drive Left of Center
- One count of Assault by Strangulation
James was taken to Albemarle District Jail where he is held under an $844,000 secured bond.
His first court appearance is scheduled for Tuesday in Pasquotank County.
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HBO revealed today the trailer for George Carlin’s American Dream, a two-part documentary that will chronicle the life and expansive career of legendary stand-up comic George Carlin. Widely considered one of the best comedians of all time, Carlin was known for his laser-focus ability to joke about world issues in general and United States issues in particular, which still ring true even years after his death. The documentary will also center around Carlin’s personal life, his struggle with drugs and how it affected his family.
The trailer makes it clear that revered comedians like Jerry Seinfeld, Bette Midler, and Jon Stewart all were deeply influenced by Carlin’s work, to the point of calling the late comedian “the Beatles of stand-up comedy”. They also talk about Carlin’s strategy to reinvent himself and how he managed to keep a career that spanned five decades of humor.
On the more personal side, George Carlin’s American Dream is set to chronicle Carlin’s rise to gigantic stardom. It will revisit his childhood in New York City, his long struggle with drugs that ended up taking its toll on his health, his brushes with the law, his marriage of 36 years (and why it ended), and his second marriage to Sally Wade. The documentary also features intimate interviews with Carlin’s daughter, Kelly Carlin, who will offer unique insight into her family’s story and her parents' enduring love and partnership.
George Carlin’s American Dream is directed by a filmmaker who, much like Carlin, was praised for having a deep understanding of comedy to the point of changing it: Two-time Emmy winner Judd Apatow also helmed Trainwreck, The 40-year-old Virgin, and The King of Staten Island. Apatow co-directs the documentary with Michael Bonfiglio, who has an extensive experience directing comedian’s stories. The Emmy winner directed documentaries centered around Patrice O’Neal, Gary Gulman, and the David Letterman talk show on Netflix.
In addition, George Carlin’s American Dream features never-before-seen archival material including archival films, photos, audio recordings, letters, and diaries of the comedian, as well as interviews with Chris Rock, Patton Oswalt, Stephen Colbert, Bill Burr, W. Kamau Bell, Sam Jay, and Judy Gold. Other members of the family and close friends who also share their memories of Carlin are manager Jerry Hamza, second wife Sally Wade, his late brother Patrick Carlin, and others.
Read the official synopsis here:
‘George Carlin’s American Dream’ chronicles the life and work of legendary comedian George Carlin. Dubbed the “dean of counterculture comedians,” Carlin’s career spanned half a century during which he headlined 14 HBO comedy specials and appeared on “The Tonight Show” over 130 times, constantly evolving with the times and staying sharply resonant up until his death in 2008 and beyond. Carlin’s ability to zoom in on societal ills has proven eerily prophetic and much of his work resonates today with alarming - and still hilarious - clarity. The documentary examines a cultural chameleon who is remembered as one of the most influential stand-up comics of all time.
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Suncor Energy (SU) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release
Wall Street expects a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when Suncor Energy (SU) reports results for the quarter ended March 2022. While this widely-known consensus outlook is important in gauging the company's earnings picture, a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
The earnings report, which is expected to be released on May 9, 2022, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than expectations. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus Estimate
This energy company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.31 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +235.9%.
Revenues are expected to be $9.18 billion, up 34.6% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions Trend
The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 34.76% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that an aggregate change may not always reflect the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings Whisper
Estimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. This insight is at the core of our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction).
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Suncor Energy?
For Suncor Energy, the Most Accurate Estimate is the same as the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that there are no recent analyst views which differ from what have been considered to derive the consensus estimate. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of 0%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #1.
So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Suncor Energy will beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?
While calculating estimates for a company's future earnings, analysts often consider to what extent it has been able to match past consensus estimates. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Suncor Energy would post earnings of $0.76 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.71, delivering a surprise of -6.58%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates just once.
Bottom Line
An earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
Suncor Energy doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
Stay on top of upcoming earnings announcements with the Zacks Earnings Calendar.
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Eastern Carolina experts stress importance of mental wellbeing
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It’s been used as a time to focus on mental wellness since 1949. WITN talked to two people who specialize in mental health treatment in Eastern Carolina. They explained why it’s so important to focus on caring for ourselves now more than ever.
“There’s no health without mental health,” said ECU Health System Service Line Admin for Behavioral Health Glenn Simpson. With Covid-19 restrictions easing, the reality of the virus’ impact on our mental health is coming to light. “The more recent data shows that many of us have had anxiety or related symptoms or depressive symptoms related directly or indirectly to the pandemic.”
While it’s a tough reality to face, Uplift Executive Director Garrett Taylor says it’s an opportunity to look inward.
“I employ everyone during this time to really take accountability of what their stressors are. Really do an inventory because you do not come out of a situation like this without being changed,” Taylor explained.
Young people especially struggled with the changes and isolation during lockdown.
“What you see is a lot of children who, in key years - these are very fundamental and key years - they have been alienated from any kind of social interaction,” Taylor said.
Not only did the pandemic bring mental health issues to the forefront, but some recent deaths demonstrate just how many people out there are suffering. For example, when Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst took her life at the end of 2021. Naomi Judd’s death this past weekend is another example. She spent her life battling depression. They serve as reminders that even those who look great on the outside can be suffering.
“Our most recent data shows about 50 million (adults) Americans have a diagnosable mental illness,” explained Simpson.
Even so - there is hope.
“The good news in all of this is mental illness is very treatable, and in many cases, recoverable,” Simpson said. He added that it’s always better to get treatment for mental illness as soon as you notice the problem. Just like with cancer, heart disease or any physical condition: the longer you go without treatment, the more the illness will progress.
If you would like to learn more about mental health, Vidant is holding its annual Mental Health Matter series on May 17. It is virtual and will center around topics like life after the mask, emotional freedom and how to rekindle relationships. More information can be found here.
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Jr. Sting teammates Glavin, Duncan chosen in OHL draft
Josh Glavin needs a new wardrobe to go with his new team.
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Josh Glavin needs a new wardrobe to go with his new team.
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As a lifelong fan of the Sarnia Sting and a three-year volunteer on their equipment crew, many of his clothes are black, white and gold.
But the 15-year-old defenceman will sport new colours next season after being a third-round pick by the Saginaw Spirit in the Ontario Hockey League draft.
“It’s like, what do I wear now?” he said. “I do have a bit of other clothes, but a lot of my wardrobe is Sting clothes. Since I’ve just had all those clothes, I’ve never really had to shop anywhere else.
“Definitely going to go shopping for some new clothes, that’s for sure.”
He grew up with the Sting because his father, Mark, is their assistant general manager and one of their longest-serving employees.
Josh won’t toss out his Sting clothes, but he’ll put them in mothballs. He’s eager to play for another team.
“The first 15 years of my life, the Sarnia Sting’s all I’ve known,” said Glavin, who was picked 54th overall Friday. “I definitely don’t want to get rid of it completely, but I want to move on.”
He added: “I couldn’t have asked for more the way the draft went. I was surprised with how early I went, seeing a team that really wanted me.”
Lambton U16 AAA Jr. Sting teammate Hayden Duncan was also drafted. The 16-year-old goalie from Alvinston went to the Ottawa 67’s in the sixth round, 110th overall.
He was also surprised to be drafted so high.
“Obviously I was hoping that I would get drafted and get that opportunity, but I was not expecting to go sixth round,” Duncan said.
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He was on the ice at the Sarnia Legionnaires’ spring camp Saturday when the 67’s called his name.
“I came off and everybody started squirting me with water bottles,” he said. “They were like, ‘You went to Ottawa!’”
The five-foot-11, 159-pound Duncan was the 15th goalie selected.
“It was exciting to know that the hard work I put in pays off and gives me motivation to keep working harder because there’s so much more to do,” he said.
Duncan posted one shutout in 14 regular-season games with the Jr. Sting.
“Hayden is a highly athletic goaltender,” 67’s scout Tristan Whitley said in a statement. “He is a relentless competitor who never gives up on the play.”
Duncan isn’t sure where he wants to play next season if he doesn’t make the 67’s.
“I don’t know whether it’d be more beneficial for me to play junior B or go back to AAA,” he said.
Josh Glavin prepared for the draft with tips from his dad on the questions that teams would ask.
The Sting asked Josh if he wanted them to pick him.
“They could have told everybody that they were going to take me at a certain spot and I could have gone to Sarnia,” he said. “I said I would have no problem going to Sarnia, but I said I want other teams to have a chance at picking me and have the chance to move away, play for a different team and experience the junior hockey experience.”
The six-foot-one, 175-pound Glavin had 4-19-23 totals in 31 games with the Jr. Sting. He also had two goals and four assists in 10 junior B games with the Legionnaires.
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“Josh is a good-sized defenceman, has good mobility and is not afraid to have the puck,” Spirit assistant GM Brian Prout said in a statement. “He is exactly what we are looking for in Saginaw.”
Glavin joined the Sting for about half of their road trips this season. He was at the rink for games and practices as well, so he already knows what to expect in the OHL.
“I’d be there every day longer than the players,” he said. “I’m around the dressing room while they’re in there, so I see their routines on a daily basis. I know what they go home to do. I’ve been talking to a lot of them. I’ve got to be good friends with a couple of them throughout the year.”
The biggest lessons came off the ice. He saw how to behave and how to treat people. He learned which players to emulate.
Glavin was at Progressive Auto Sales Arena on Friday for the Legionnaires’ camp. He met with the Sting’s scouts and staff after his selection.
“I was in there for a bit celebrating with them because they’ve definitely been a part of the experience with me, too,” he said.
Last Thursday – the day before the draft – was his final game as a Sting worker. He was just a fan for Sunday’s playoff finale.
“They’ll be my second-favourite team now,” he said. “They’re in the same division, so I’ll definitely be seeing them a lot. Maybe as I play them more I’ll start to hate them, but we’ll see.” | https://www.theobserver.ca/sports/local-sports/jr-sting-teammates-glavin-duncan-chosen-in-ohl-draft | 2022-05-02T23:20:11Z | https://www.theobserver.ca/sports/local-sports/jr-sting-teammates-glavin-duncan-chosen-in-ohl-draft | false | 1 |
Can European nations leverage revolutionary technology to keep cross-border threats at bay?
Europe’s prowess to defend itself will get examined day in and time out. The hazard is barely growing with time. However, new-age revolutionary companies are actually trying to equip the authorities with the correct know-how to mitigate this difficulty.
The world’s most intensive border administration regimes are shared by the The European Union (EU) member states and different affiliated nations. There have been many dramatic shifts within the border administration insurance policies of some EU member states, for the reason that onset of the European migrant disaster from the Middle East and North Africa. The outbreak of Syrian civil warfare has proved to be disastrous and the collapse of Libya has solely exaggerated the problem.
At this juncture, the significance of mitigating cross-border threats together with legal exercise and terrorism, particularly in much less accessible areas can’t be undermined in any respect. The authorities have provide you with many options, however did not take care of the problem in a complete method. Some proprietary options have had some success, nevertheless, the drawbacks like low battery life and incapacity to function in harsh atmosphere have restricted the scope.
This is the place Defendec, an Estonian firm has provide you with a holistic resolution that’s able to coping with such points fairly successfully. It consists entice digicam, repeater and command modules, permitting organizations, each authorities and personal to observe the distant areas which have restricted or no supporting infrastructure like electrical energy or roads and minimal false alarms, a notch up than something that’s out there within the current market.
The firm just lately acquired funding from European deep tech investment firm Boundary Holding, led by Rajat Khare. Tauri and Indrek, the founders of Defendec have an in depth understanding of what the market requires and taking a look at their flexibility to drive the change and adapt to the evolving options accordingly, Mr Khare determined to go together with the funding.
The partnership is just not supposed to simply infuse the funds into the corporate, however to nurture the gross sales progress and enlargement to varied geographies. Defendec has an in-house software program & {hardware} design and manufacturing, enabling it to shorten growth and product launch cycle. All its know-how is patented and the corporate is all the time trying to evolve and discover new paradigms.
Europe’s prowess to defend itself will get examined day in and time out. The hazard is barely growing with time. However, new-age revolutionary companies are actually trying to equip the authorities with the correct know-how to mitigate this difficulty. It will likely be attention-grabbing to see if the pendulum retains swinging or the benefit in the end rests with the authorities.
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Classroom Champions: Teacher needs supplies for Social-Emotional-Mental Health Garden
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - On any given day the students and teachers at Harbor View Elementary school can be found outside maintaining one of seven raised garden beds at the school.
Jordan Adams not only plays a role in helping maintain the garden but is part of the support staff at the school.
She says her students love gardening and the simple act of watering the plants, picking weeds or composting she says plays an important role in their social and emotional well being.
She says the garden also helps with her students’ physical wellness and academic progress.
Adams says turning over the soil immediately calms students when they are struggling to work through big emotions.
“We will go outside get some fresh air and pick mint and come back and talk through whatever problem they are struggling with and then they are ready to get back to learning again,” Adams said.
Adams says the school’s garden beds hold a variety of veggies like celery, broccoli, cucumbers, herbs, pollinating flowers and even sensory plants like lambs ear which are soothing to the touch.
For her Donors Choose project Adams is asking for compost, a raised planter box, kids gardening gloves along with a compost bin and a composter.
“It’s a way for me to connect with the kids and for them to connect with each other. It will be fun to have new things to incorporate into the garden and getting the kids excited about it,” Adams said.
Again you can help get this DonorsChoose project funded for this Charleston county school district teacher.
All you have to do if you want to help is click on the link right here to donate.
All donations are tax deductible.
Donors Choose collects your money, then buys the items and sends them to the teacher.
This ensures that your donation is used for our area teachers.
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CHICAGO (AP) — A judge sentenced a suburban Chicago man to 62½ years in prison Monday for the 2017 slaying and dismemberment of his mother whose partial remains were found in a lagoon.
Brian Peck, 60, was convicted in February of first-degree murder, dismembering a human body and concealing a homicide death. Authorities say he stomped on his mother’s head.
Cook County Judge Joseph Cataldo said Peck murdering his mother was disturbing enough, but more egregious was “listening to him testify how he sawed her into pieces, all with no emotion whatsoever.”
Cordaro described the crime as one of “irretrievable depravity," the (Arlington Heights) Daily Herald reported.
Gail Peck, a dog lover, theater enthusiast and breast cancer survivor, died in the early morning hours of Oct. 25, 2017. Brian Peck then placed some of her remains into plastic garbage bags and threw them in to Lake Michigan, authorities said.
The next day, Peck purchased a luggage set and duffel bag, then put his mother’s torso, brick pavers and a towel into a large rolling suitcase, according to prosecutors. He placed other body parts, brick pavers and the saw authorities say he used to sever her limbs into the duffel bag, then threw it and the suitcase into Chicago’s Lincoln Park Lagoon.
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Ahhh Mother's Day. It's the day where you wrap mum up with love, make her breakfast in bed and then smother her with affection and cups of tea all day long right?
Wrong. *Cue audible gasps.
This Mother's Day mums across the nation want one thing - a break.
It's been a rough few years for parents and when this mother of one crowdsourced ideas for this very guide from mothers across the newsroom, I was overwhelmed with responses that made it clear that mums really just want a little time to themselves, and maybe an overnight hotel stay - don't skimp on the room service.
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Advertise with NZME.So with that in mind, this gift guide features all the things mums actually want this Mother's Day. Things that make her feel better, pamper her, nurture her and give her back a tiny bit of the love she pours into you each day.
Here is your Mother's Day gift guide, by mums, for mums.
Lunatic and Lover, Fundamental Rum
While 2021 was the year of gin, 2022 looks set to be a rums time to shine too. This boutique rum is a little bit special and is perfect for mum to enjoy while she basks in some evening solace.
$85 for the Fundamental Mother's Day gift from Lunatic and Lover
Velvet Rhapsody candle by Glasshouse
Just like mum, this candle is an absolute beauty. Perfectly packaged, chuck a bow on this one then offer mum a few hours of uninterrupted R&R with a cuppa and a good book.
$59.99 from Glasshouse Fragrances
Summer Fridays Belly Balm
An expectant mum is still a mum and she deserves a pamper now more than ever. Treat mum to this luxurious belly balm which will leave her skin feeling lush as she gets on with literally creating life - what a legend!
Park Hyatt Mother's Day lunch and overnight stay
Treat mum to a special Mother's Day lunch at the Park Hyatt and then surprise her with a room booked for her to have a night of room service, a bubble bath and a plush bed to herself. This was overwhelmingly requested in my crowdsourcing efforts, for obvious reasons.
Mother's Day Lunch - May 8th 2022
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Advertise with NZME.Lash Friday lash serum
When you become a mother you experience fun side effects you never considered - like losing your hair and eyelashes. One product that made this very mum get back some of the post-baby confidence was Lash Friday's serum. My lashes came back from the brink and for that, it's a total win.
Dermalogica hyaluronic ceramide mist
At the top of the list of things that mum doesn't have enough of, is time. Her skincare routine probably consists of soap and water some days, and mum deserves more. Enter this handy spray, where you can quite literally mist on delicious skin-loving ingredients like hyaluronic acid on the go. One of my most game-changing products of the year hands down.
Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid
International bestselling author Taylor Jenkins Reid has created another cult favourite that mum will love. Packed full of escapism - yes please, this one is a sure winner that mum won't be able to put down.
Esmi Rebuild SkinTrients
Need I say it again... mum doesn't have much spare time. These collagen and antioxidant-packed beauties will help mum feel fab about her skin, hair and nails and there is zero faffing about.
Rob's Kitchen by Sophia Cameron
Food editor Maggie Wicks' top pick for mum this Mother's Day, this beautiful cookbook also comes with a charitable cause, with all proceeds going to breast cancer charity Sweet Louise. With breast cancer affecting so many of our beautiful wahine, this one is feel good giving at its best.
Aavailable in bookshops nationwide, RRP: $49.99.
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Advertise with NZME.Dinner out with her friends
If you want to fill mum's cup, why not treat her to a night with her girls. Buy a voucher from a local restaurant - in Auckland Ima Cuisine and Andiamo are some of the best for a girl's dinner. And be sure to pay for her Uber too. The second part is key, as it's a well-known fact that no mother can resist spicy coconut margaritas from Andiamo.
Lanegie lip mask
It's a cult product for a reason - it's one of the best of all time. Pair this with a sheet mask, a Loreal revitalift filler one from the supermarket works a treat and give mum an afternoon totally off and go pack your own lunch box.
Scapegrace Gin & Soda in a can
It's no secret Scapegrace is the master of gin, and now it's in a can - I feel seen. No mixing, no measuring, just crack a can and repeat the phrase "I love my children, I love my children" as you wipe pee off the bathroom floor for the 5th time that day.
$89.95 for a slab from Scrapegrace
Diptyque Do Son - Limited edition blue
I almost didn't put this on the list because I want to keep it to myself. Do Son has been my signature scent for years, but the limited edition blue version was too good to keep to myself. It's as timeless as that beautiful woman who raised you. Run, don't walk.
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Clean her car
Imagine never spilling a single thing in your car, yet it resembles a literal dumpster - welcome to motherhood! Get out the vacuum and spray and wipe and give mum's car a jolly good clean this Mother's Day.
Family photo
When my son's daycare asked for a family photo I was hit with a stark reality - I'm not in any of them. Get the family together, with your beautiful mum front and centre and take some family pictures. If your mum is technologically challenged, get a few printed out and framed for her. Being in the photo will mean more to her than you know - even if she won't admit it.
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Advertise with NZME.Coffee and a sleep in
An oldie but an absolute goodie. If this were online shopping I would be adding this one to cart.
Flowers
Which is technically not "free", you can pick up a beautiful vase at most op shops for a few dollars. Bang in some flowers, foraged or otherwise and you will get an A for effort.
A homemade card or video
If you are far away from mum this Mother's Day, a video message or a homemade card can still help make the day special. It's all about the effort with mums, and this gift screams "I thought of you in advance and did not remember at 11pm last night. Promise." | https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/by-mums-for-mums-what-mum-actually-wants-this-mothers-day/CNQENEAY5ILMCOVIUKR7KSG3NY/?c_id=204&objectid=12521557&ref=rss | 2022-05-02T23:29:27Z | https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/by-mums-for-mums-what-mum-actually-wants-this-mothers-day/CNQENEAY5ILMCOVIUKR7KSG3NY/?c_id=204&objectid=12521557&ref=rss | true | 3 |
Kamal Haasan's Vikram: Audio And Trailer Launch To Be Held On May 15
Vikram, the highly anticipated Kamal Haasan starrer is gearing up for a grand release on June 3, 2022. Recently, the makers revealed the highly anticipated audio and trailer launch release date of the Lokesh Kanagaraj directorial, on social media. Interestingly, both the audio and trailer of Vikram will be officially revealed on May 15, Sunday.
"Firing up your playlists with @anirudhofficial's explosive tracks for Vikram From May 15," reads the social media post of production banner Raaj Kamal Films International on their official social media post, confirming the audio and trailer launch date. More details regarding the Vikram audio and trailer launch event are expected to be dropped very soon.
Firing up your playlists with @anirudhofficial 's explosive tracks for Vikram From May 15.#VikramAudioLaunch#KamalHaasan #VikramFromJune3 @ikamalhaasan @Udhaystalin @Dir_Lokesh @VijaySethuOffl #FahadhFaasil #Mahendran @turmericmediaTM @SonyMusicSouth @RedGiantMovies_ pic.twitter.com/lev9P9MWDr
— Raaj Kamal Films International (@RKFI) May 2, 2022
As reported earlier, the Vikram trailer and NFTs will be launched internationally at Cannes Film Festival on May 18, Wednesday. The highly exciting update was announced by the makers of the Kamal Haasan project with a social media post, lately. "Glad to announce the launch of Vikram NFTs and Trailer at Cannes Film festival in association with Vistaverse and Lotus Meta Entertainment!," wrote the team on Twitter.
With this exceptional foot, the Vikram trailer will emerge as the first Indian trailer to be launched at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. Interestingly, the Lokesh Kanagaraj directorial will be the first Indian film to get NFTs, and it will be available for land sale in Chennai and Mumbai soon after the official launch. | https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/news/2022/kamal-haasan-s-vikram-audio-and-trailer-launch-to-be-held-on-may-15-333972.html | 2022-05-02T23:38:14Z | https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/news/2022/kamal-haasan-s-vikram-audio-and-trailer-launch-to-be-held-on-may-15-333972.html | true | 1 |
Embedded vision components are ever-popular and being incorporated into a plethora of applications. What all these applications have in common is the need to pack more functionality into tight spaces. Often, it is advantageous for these systems to make decisions on the edge. To enable such systems, including the ability to prototype quickly, Teledyne FLIR has introduced the Quartet Embedded Solution for TX2. This customized carrier board enables easy integration of up to 4 x USB3 machine vision cameras at full bandwidth.
To highlight what the Quartet with Spinnaker SDK pre-installed can enable, we describe steps taken in developing an ITS (traffic systems) inspired prototype running four simultaneous applications, three of which use deep learning for:
• Application 1: License plate recognition using deep learning
• Application 2: Vehicle type categorization using deep learning
• Application 3: Vehicle color classification using deep learning
• Application 4: See-through windshield (past reflection & glare) | https://www.eeworldonline.com/streaming-4x-cameras-with-small-carrier-board-fast-prototype-2/ | 2022-05-02T23:41:25Z | https://www.eeworldonline.com/streaming-4x-cameras-with-small-carrier-board-fast-prototype-2/ | false | 1 |
Rescue workers are racing against the clock to save eight miners who have been trapped for two weeks in a Canadian-operated mine in Burkina Faso, relatives and workers told AFP Monday.
Trevali Mining Corp. announced on April 16 that eight miners – six from Burkina, a Zambian and a Tanzanian – were missing following a “flood” underground at a zinc mine at Perkoa, 100 kilometres from the capital Ouagadougou.
“A rescue operation was launched immediately with the help of the fire brigade and military engineers,” a worker there told AFP.
Rescue efforts have focused on trying to pump out the floodwater, which followed heavy rain, he said, speaking on condition of anonymity.
“They’ve been trapped underground for two weeks,” said Andre Bamouni, a relative of one of the eight.
“We have had no news,” he said. “We have no information about the search or the chances of finding them alive.”
He said the situation looked critical because their chances of survival “are falling day by day, but we can (still) hope.”
Prime Minister Albert Ouedraogo, in a visit to the site at the weekend, blamed “irresponsibility” by those in charge at the mine.
He alleged that several days before the accident “dynamite was used on the open-air (part of the) mine, which weakened the (underground) gallery and enabled the flooding.”
Ouedraogo said there would be an inquiry to find out who was responsible. Mine officials would not be allowed to leave the country in the meanwhile, he added.
The families of six miners have filed cases against persons unknown for attempted manslaughter, endangering life and failing to assist a person in danger.
The fate of the miners has lit up social networks with calls for solidarity and efforts to save the men.
Mining activities at Perkoa, Burkina Faso’s sole zinc mine, have been halted.
Vancouver-based Trevali is a metals mining company with four production operations, in Canada, Peru, Namibia and Burkina. | https://www.citizen.co.za/news/news-world/news-africa/3089564/miners-trapped-burkina-faso-may-2022/ | 2022-05-02T23:41:31Z | https://www.citizen.co.za/news/news-world/news-africa/3089564/miners-trapped-burkina-faso-may-2022/ | false | 2 |
Suspect fatally shot by Simi Valley police was wanted for murder in Los Angeles, authorities say
Authorities on Monday confirmed that the gunman whom two Simi Valley police officers fatally shot last week was a suspect sought for murder in Los Angeles.
Derrick Padilla, 29, of Los Angeles died from multiple bullet wounds at the scene of the gunfire exchange Thursday night in a commercial area near First Street and East Los Angeles Avenue in Simi Valley, according to the Ventura County Medical Examiner's Office and police reports.
The officers spotted Padilla on foot and confronted him because he matched the Los Angeles Police Department's description of the suspect, according to the Simi Valley Police Department.
During the interaction, Padilla opened fire on the two police officers who then shot him dead, police said. Padilla was pronounced dead at the scene. The officers were not injured. Simi Valley police Cmdr. Ritchie Lew said he did not immediately know more details on the incident, including the weapons involved and the number of shots fired.
The officers were placed on paid administrative leave while the incident is under investigation, a standard practice in officer-involved shootings. Lew said the department may identify the officers involved in a couple weeks when it makes body-camera footage of the incident publicly available.
Cytlalli Salgado is a breaking news reporter for the Ventura County Star. She can be reached by calling 805-437-0257 or emailing cytlalli.salgado@vcstar.com.
This article originally appeared on Ventura County Star: Suspect shot, killed by Simi Valley police was wanted for murder in LA | https://news.yahoo.com/suspect-fatally-shot-simi-valley-224350639.html | 2022-05-02T23:41:53Z | https://news.yahoo.com/suspect-fatally-shot-simi-valley-224350639.html | false | 2 |
Pregnant Woman Kidnapped In Front Of Family At Train Station, Gang-Raped
Hyderabad:
A pregnant lady, ready to board an in a single day prepare together with her husband and three youngsters, was kidnapped by three males and allegedly gang-raped close to the railway station in Andhra Pradesh’s Bapatla district. The lady’s husband, who was badly crushed up, tried to boost an alarm and get the assistance of the railway police however couldn’t discover one.
The lady is being handled on the hospital and all of the three accused, together with a juvenile, have been arrested.
The incident occurred on the intervening evening of Saturday and Sunday when the household was shifting to Krishna district from Guntur, looking for work. The household is from Prakasam district.
On Saturday evening, the household of 5 was sleeping on benches within the station once they had been woken up by the three males. The males, who had been reportedly drunk, then attacked the husband and when his spouse intervened, they dragged her away from the station in Repalle, which is about 80kms from state capital Amravati.
The husband escaped and tried to get the assistance of the railway police however may discover any official on the station.
The lady was later discovered within the bushes close by. She has been shifted to the hospital for medical examination and remedy.
The surprising incident comes at a time when the federal government is showcasing fast-track investigation, trial and conviction underneath the Disha scheme to make sure security and safety of ladies in Andhra Pradesh. | https://thewall.fyi/pregnant-woman-kidnapped-in-front-of-family-at-train-station-gang-raped/ | 2022-05-02T23:42:38Z | https://thewall.fyi/pregnant-woman-kidnapped-in-front-of-family-at-train-station-gang-raped/ | false | 1 |
Amazon Freevee, the ad-funded streaming service, has unveiled a raft of renewals, unscripted orders and developments following its rebrand from IMDb TV.
The company unveiled the service’s new name at the start of April and it went live at the end of the month. It unveiled the news at its NewFronts advertising event in New York.
Bosch: Legacy, the spinoff of the long-running Amazon crime series has been renewed ahead of its premiere with Lauren Anderson, who is Co-Head of Content & Programming alongside Ryan Pirozzi, teasing potential plans for even more series in the Bosch universe. It has also renewed LeBron James-exec produced docuseries Top Class: The Life and Times of the Sierra Canyon Trailblazers for a third and fourth season.
In addition to a short-term film deal with Disney, the streamer handed series orders to unscripted formats America’s Test Kitchen: The Next Generation and Play-Doh Squished, the Sarah Hyland-hosted series that originally launched as a holiday special, YA drama Beyond Black Beauty and a Post Malone music documentary. It is also developing a remake of BBC series Inside No. 9.
“The business has evolved [over the last 12 months],” Anderson told Deadline. “When we were thinking about where we were last year versus where we are right now, on the originals side, we were really talking about a lot of development and we had primarily acquisitions. Now we’re moving into shows, whether that’s Sprung with Greg Garcia or High School from Plan B. We’ve tripled our monthly active users over the period of time that we’ve been overseeing the business and it’s been really satisfying to see customers respond so positively to both our original content and our licensed content.”
Pirozzi added that the momentum around ad-supported streaming, which is now in thoughts of rivals such as Netflix and Disney, has been “accelerating”. “Free is a great price point,” he added. “Lauren and I and our team have been really working to uplevel the kind of content in front of a paywall.”
BOSCH: LEGACY
Bosch: Legacy launches on Amazon Freevee on May 6 but the drama series, which stars Titus Welliver, has been handed a second season ahead of its premiere. The series follows Welliver as retired homicide detective turned private investigator Harry Bosch, as he embarks on the next chapter of his career. Attorney Honey “Money” Chandler (Mimi Rogers) struggles to maintain her faith in the justice system after surviving an attempted murder, and Maddie Bosch (Madison Lintz) discovers the possibilities and challenges of being a rookie patrol cop on the streets of Los Angeles.
Bosch ran for seven seasons on Amazon’s Prime Video service and Pirozzi said one of their challenges was to figure out how to make season one of the spinoff rather than season eight of Bosch. “We are ecstatic where we are creatively,” he said.
The spinoff is produced by Fabel Entertainment and exec produced by Michael Connelly, Eric Overmyer, Tom Bernardo, Henrik Bastin, Pieter Jan Brugge, and Titus Welliver.
“It’s about doubling down on a franchise that has worked for a long time,” Anderson added. She said that the “strong and loyal” audience of the original in part gave it the confidence to order a second season ahead of its premiere.
She added that they were thrilled by how prolific Connelly is and that Bosch: Legacy could be one of a number of spinoffs. “We are absolutely exploring other partnerships with Michael Connelly because who wouldn’t and why wouldn’t you and so we’re thrilled that that we have Bosch and hopefully many other things to do with Michael in the future,” she said.
UNSCRIPTED
Amazon Freevee has renewed Top Class: The Life and Times of the Sierra Canyon Trailblazers for two more seasons and ordered new series America’s Test Kitchen: The Next Generation as well as a full series order for Play-Doh Squished.
America’s Test Kitchen: The Next Generation is a new unscripted competition series that will sees contestants work inside the ATK studio kitchens, undergoing intense culinary and media challenges in the job interview of a lifetime. The last cook standing will receive a starring role on ATK. The series is executive produced by David Nussbaum, Jack Bishop, David Lonner, and Mark Itkin.
The order marks the service’s first move into the cooking space. “Fans of cooking competition shows are going to love this one,” he said.
Play-Doh Squished, which launched as a holiday special in December, returns as a full series. Sarah Hyland hosts and exec produces the series, which comes from eOne and Amazon Studios. It features three teams of four family members and/or friends competing in a series of physical and creative challenges.
Allison Berkley and Briana Vowels serve as showrunners and exec producers while Tara Long and Will Erb exec produce for eOne
Top Class: The Life and Times of the Sierra Canyon Trailblazers launched in February 2021, following a new mecca of high school athletics just outside of Los Angeles. The series has now been picked up for seasons three and four. Season Three will follow the Trailblazers as they put it all on the line to regain their spot as the ‘22 CIF-champions. Amari Bailey, Shy Odom, Bronny James, and Dylan Metoyer return, with Kijani Wright, Isaiah Elohim, and Mike Price as new additions to the roster. It comes from exec producers LeBron James and Maverick Carter, via their Uninterrupted brand. Jamal Henderson, Devin Johnson, and Philip Byron also exec produce alongside showrunner/director Brendon Carter and co-EP Camille Maratchi.
Finally, tattooed pop star Post Malone is getting his own music doc on the service. Post Malone: Runaway will tell the story of his first ever arena tour in 2019. The doc, which is Freevee’s second original film, features exclusive backstage access, live performances, and interviews. It comes from Pulse Films and Federal Films. It was created by Hector Dockrill, written and produced by Sam Bridger and Casey Engelhardt and executive produced by Dre London, Austin Rosen, and Bobby Greenleaf.
BEYOND BLACK BEAUTY
Freevee has ordered a dramedy inspired by the Black Beauty novel. The coming-of-age YA series follows Jolie Dumont, an equestrian with Olympic aspirations whose journey is suddenly halted when her mother, Janelle, moves them from their posh Belgium life to Janelle’s childhood home in Baltimore. Jolie struggles to find roots, but as she bonds with an equally spirited horse named Black Beauty, she learns to embrace the family’s ranch, where Black cowboys have been entrenched in their DNA for more than a century.
The series comes from Amazon Studios, Sinking Ship Entertainment, and Leif Films and is exec produced by Pilar Golden, Leif and Agnes Bristow, J.J. Johnson, and Carla de Jong.
INSIDE NO. 9
A U.S. remake of BBC anthology series Inside No. 9, which was created by Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith, is in the works at Freevee.
Each episode of the dark comedy series, which features horror tropes, is brought together by the number nine and a brass hare statue, but otherwise they are standalone episodes. Gemma Arteton, Tamsin Greig, Jack Whitehall, Jessica Raine, Javone Prince, Sian Clifford, Fiona Shaw and Jenna Coleman are among the actors who have appeared.
The project, which is in the development stages, comes from Lionsgate Television and BBC Studios Los Angeles Productions, which have a deal together and are behind breakout CBS comedy Ghosts, which is also based on a BBC format. The series is executive produced by Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith, Angie Stephenson, and Josh Cole.
“We want to do inventive, noisy interesting television and that show is one of one. We hope we can make a version that is worthy of the legacy,” said Anderson.
DISNEY FILM DEAL
The company has struck a short-term film licensing agreement with Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution for a limited selection of titles. Movies will include Deadpool, Deadpool 2, Logan, Hidden Figures, Murder on the Orient Express, and The Post. This comes after a film deal with NBCUniversal for an exclusive network-window for films from Universal’s 2020/21 slate including Dolittle, The Invisible Man, Promising Young Woman, F9, and Sing 2.
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The Cleveland Browns announced that they are signing Texas Tech TE Marcus Santos-Silva to a contract on Monday.
We have signed TE Marcus Santos-Silva
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) May 2, 2022
Santos-Silva, 24, played basketball for two seasons at Texas Tech and was an Honorable Mention All-Big 12 in 2021. He had previously played for Virginia Commonwealth University from 2017 until 2020.
During his college basketball career at Texas Tech, the 6-6, 261 pound Santos-Silva recorded 1,244 points, 957 rebounds, and 61 blocked shots.
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House building consents continue to smash records, with numbers up 24 per cent in the year to March to hit 50,858 residential units for the first time.
Stats NZ said never before had New Zealand exceeded 50,000 consents issued in a year - and most consents result in new buildings.
Michael Heslop, construction and property statistics manager, cited apartment numbers in particular for driving up activity levels.
There were 25,475 multi-unit homes consented in the year to March, up 40 per cent annually, he said.
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Heslop said the number of stand-alone houses consented rose 12 per cent to 25,383.
"The number of multi-unit homes consented has steadily increased over the past decade, but this is the first 12-month period where there have been more multi-unit homes consented than stand-alone houses," Heslop said.
Multi-unit homes include townhouses, apartments, retirement village units and granny flats.
In March, 5303 new homes were consented, the highest monthly number on record. Of these, 3000 were multi-unit homes and 2303 were stand-alone houses.
The 3000 multi-unit homes included 2172 townhouses, flats, and units, 616 apartments; and 212 retirement village units.
Four regions had record numbers of new homes consented in the year: Auckland with 21,477 consents which was up 23 per cent annually, Wellington with 3836 consents, up 26 per cent, Canterbury with 8557 consents up 41 per cent and Otago with 2506, up 34 per cent.
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The Herald reported yesterday that construction is New Zealand's fourth biggest employer at 280,000-plus people.
Yet the country is still short of people because growth is so strong.
By 2024, national annual residential and commercial construction values will hit $48.3b, according to the National Construction Pipeline Report 2021, up from $45b in 2018.
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Barbeques Galore To Grill Transactions And Rebates With Profectus Group
Melbourne, Australia, May 3, 2022 – Profectus Group, a leading technology-driven services provider of compliance and recovery solutions, has won a deal with leading Australian retailer Barbeques Galore.
With more than 90 stores throughout the country, Barbeques Galore has been supplying Australians with barbeques since 1977. The retailer will leverage Profectus Group’s Accounts Payable (AP) and Rebate Audit services to undertake an analysis of its incoming and outgoing payments and rebates over the past four years, to identify revenue it is owed and claim those back to improve its bottom line.
“Profectus has a proven ability to identify anomalies and errors in historical transactions that will assist us in recovering any lost revenue it can identify over the past three to four years,” said Mitchell Koureas, CFO at Barbeques Galore.
Profectus Group’s own data estimates there are 3.5 to 4.5 errors in every 10,000 transactions made between a business and their supplier, across sectors, in Australia alone. Furthermore, it estimates that, on average, between 0.75 per cent and 1.25 per cent of rebate income is missed.
“Barbeques Galore is a proudly Australian retailer and their footprint across the country is immense – and so too is the level of their sales, the deals they provide customers and more,” said Chris Hutchins, CEO, Profectus Group. “In retail there is potential for financial leakage due to the sheer volume of suppliers they work with, and it’s tough for any retailer to maintain visibility over every transaction and available rebate.”
Profectus only invoices its clients when potential claims are identified, and it only takes a percentage of the overall claim amount, ensuring significant ROI from its service.
Audit: Identify, Recover, Automate
Errors in the procure to pay processes are common across all sectors in Australia and New Zealand and can result in billions of dollars per annum of lost value and frustrated relationships between a business and its suppliers. In 2021 alone, Profectus Group identified nearly $29 million in approved recoveries from 6,386 claims across its client base.
Barbeques Galore will lean on Profectus to perform AP Audits to identify and recover any payment anomalies over the past four years, a period determined by Barbeques Galore. It will also test the effectiveness of its processes and controls, and implement automation where possible.
“Our technology, expertise and pay-per-claim model will enable Barbeques Galore to identify any gaps in revenue they’re entitled to and help recover it to boost their bottom line,” said Hutchins.
Profectus’ audits and technologies help identify and recover errors with minimal input from clients – Profectus does all the work from identification to recovery. It enables transactional level control that complements existing internal and external audits, while its leading Audit technology enables live auditing and improves recoveries by up to 36 per cent over traditional recovery auditing offerings.
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DENVER (AP) — A judge has ordered a county clerk who copied his voting system's hard drives to turn over his copies to Colorado's secretary of state by the end of the day Wednesday.
Secretary of State Jena Griswold sued to force Elbert County Clerk Dallas Schroeder to turn over the external hard drives containing the copies and Judge Gary M. Kramer ruled late Friday that Schroeder must follow her lawful orders. Kramer also ordered Schroeder to answer Griswold's questions about who has had access to the copies in filings.
It's one of a handful of cases across the United States in which authorities are investigating whether local officials directed or aided in suspected security breaches at their own election offices. Some of them have expressed doubt about the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Schroeder's lawyer, John Case, declined to comment on the order Monday.
Schroeder has said he copied the hard drives because he wanted to preserve the results of the 2020 election. He first made a copy of the hard drives of the election server, the image cast central computers and the adjudication computer before the state updated voting software and then made a copy of that copy soon after. | https://www.myplainview.com/news/article/Judge-orders-clerk-to-turn-over-copies-of-voting-17143038.php | 2022-05-02T23:56:17Z | https://www.myplainview.com/news/article/Judge-orders-clerk-to-turn-over-copies-of-voting-17143038.php | false | 13 |
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The head of the Air Force intends to fast-track the development of new drones even if it means taking on additional risk.
The service wants new robotic wingmen and other unmanned systems to help maintain air superiority against advanced adversaries.
“The guidance I’ve given to the acquisition people in the Air Force is to set up programs so that they get meaningful operational capability in the hands of operators as quickly as possible. I’m not terribly interested in demonstrations or experiments unless they’re on that path. We talked about an uncrewed combat aircraft for the tactical air world. I want to go directly to EMD [engineering and manufacturing development] on that. I feel that the technology is mature enough that we can gamble on that, take some risks there and move out quickly,” Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said Monday during an event hosted by the Brookings Institution.
He continued: “We’re not going to wait for a round of risk reduction experiments. We will conduct them in parallel with the work we need to do to get a platform moving forward.”
The Air Force is pursuing a Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program that will include “uncrewed combat aircraft” that will be networked with a new manned fighter jet and other weapon systems for tactical air operations.
For longer-range missions, the service is working on a new B-21 bomber that will be the centerpiece of Air Force global strike capabilities. However, “there’s room for uncrewed combat aircraft as well as a mix of weapons and offboard supporting systems that help that formation operate together as well,” Kendall said.
As it pursues new drones, the Air Force wants mission systems and software that can be easily upgraded over time.
“We want to get in the game with something that makes a difference operationally, and then build on that going forward,” he said.
While larger-scale procurement of unmanned combat aircraft is still “a few years out,” Kendall said he’s excited about advancements in technology related to “autonomous behaviors” and artificial intelligence-enabled “decision support,” citing the Air Force Research Lab’s Skyborg program, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s Air Combat Evolution (ACE) program and Australia’s Loyal Wingman program as examples.
“The gamble that I’m making in the TacAir case for sure is that we’re going to go ahead with uncrewed combat aircraft,” he said. “We’re going to integrate those [technologies] into an operational capability and field it, and it’ll be the first time we’ve done that.”
The drones could carry a variety of payloads such as sensors, communication systems, weapons, and self-defense capabilities, he said.
“We’re going to open up a whole range of tactical behaviors, and I think the technologies are there to support this now and I don’t think we need to wait for more development on that,” Kendall said.
But there are other considerations besides technology readiness.
The plan to deploy robotic wingmen and other drones raises “some really interesting questions about human control and the degree of autonomy you’re really willing to tolerate operationally,” Kendall said. “We need to work those problems as we mature the capability.”
Kendall noted that he has a background as a human rights lawyer.
“I am absolutely committed to the law of war and the assurance that we follow those rules,” he said. “We’re gonna have to figure out how to embed that capability and hold people accountable for what they do still … and put meaningful controls in so that we can control how those systems are used. So, there’s work to be done there. But I think we’re going to move in that direction.” | https://www.fedscoop.com/air-force-chief-ready-to-gamble-on-fast-tracking-new-drones%EF%BF%BC/ | 2022-05-02T23:57:57Z | https://www.fedscoop.com/air-force-chief-ready-to-gamble-on-fast-tracking-new-drones%EF%BF%BC/ | true | 1 |
LITTLETON, Colo. (AP) _ Ur Energy Inc. (URG) on Monday reported a loss of $6.9 million in its first quarter.
On a per-share basis, the Littleton, Colorado-based company said it had a loss of 3 cents.
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Bidens to host 2020 US Olympic Team at White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden plans to host the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team at the White House this week, staging a much-delayed, in-person celebration of the Japan Games that were themselves pushed back a year by the coronavirus. The president and first lady Jill Biden will host the Olympians on Wednesday on the South Lawn. Jill Biden made her first solo overseas trip as first lady by traveling to Tokyo to attend the 2020 Olympics in July 2021 — though access remained restricted because of the pandemic. The Bidens also hosted a virtual celebration for Team USA from the Tokyo Olympics last summer. | https://kion546.com/news/2022/05/02/bidens-to-host-2020-us-olympic-team-at-white-house/ | 2022-05-02T23:58:43Z | https://kion546.com/news/2022/05/02/bidens-to-host-2020-us-olympic-team-at-white-house/ | true | null |
BYU forward Lohner transferring to Baylor in his home state
WACO, Texas (AP) — BYU forward Caleb Lohner is transferring to Baylor in his home state after two seasons with the Cougars. Baylor coach Scott Drew said Monday that the 6-foot-8, 235-pound forward has signed a financial-aid contract with the Bears. Lohner put his name in the transfer portal last month. Lohner averaged 7.0 points and 6.7 rebounds in his 62 games with the Cougars. He played at Flower Mound High School in the Dallas area as a freshman and sophomore before going to Wasatch Academy in Utah from 2018-20. | https://kion546.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/02/byu-forward-lohner-transferring-to-baylor-in-his-home-state/ | 2022-05-03T00:02:36Z | https://kion546.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/02/byu-forward-lohner-transferring-to-baylor-in-his-home-state/ | true | null |
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden plans to host the 2020 and 2022 U.S. Olympic Teams at the White House on Wednesday, celebrating athletes from the most recent winter Games while staging a much delayed, in-person celebration for participants of last summer’s Tokyo Olympics.
The president and first lady Jill Biden will host Olympians from the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games and Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, on the South Lawn, the White House announced Monday. Vice President Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff, the second gentleman, will also attend.
Jill Biden made her first solo overseas trip as first lady by traveling to Japan to attend the 2020 Olympics, which were delayed until last year because of the pandemic — though access remained restricted because of the coronavirus.
Last summer, the Bidens hosted a virtual celebration for Team USA from 2020’s Tokyo Olympics from their home in Delaware. The president said then that he’d like to host the team at the White House in the future.
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This past Friday, April 22, was Earth Day. Google’s creative logo on this day was a back to back image of a location twenty years apart, depicting how climate change has drastically changed the state of the Earth.
There are many simple activities you can do to care for the Earth, on Earth Day and everyday. Picking up trash on the beach, deciding to ride a bike instead of driving and utilizing reusable containers are just a few ways you can give back.
In honor of Earth Day, it’s appropriate to shed some light on earthday.org, an organization dedicated to caring for the planet. There are many volunteer opportunities and events hosted that anyone can be a part of. Their website has a layout of everything they have to offer, including articles, event details and other exciting information to check out.
earthday.org hosts an event titled The Great Global Cleanup, which is a worldwide campaign to remove litter from neighborhoods, beaches, streets and more in efforts to eliminate global waste and fight climate change. They host clean-ups all around the world, and have online sign up sheets available on their website, along with a list of clean-ups occurring.
Our planet is something that every human should be caring of, and with the state of climate change nowadays, the time for action is past due. Every person is held accountable for caring for our planet Earth, because — as cheesy as it is — we do only get one.
So this Earth month, and every month after, keep the planet’s best interest in mind before you decide to throw your half-eaten fast food out your car window. Check out earthday.org for more information on ways to care for the planet. | https://oracle.newpaltz.edu/earth-day-give-back/ | 2022-05-03T00:07:59Z | https://oracle.newpaltz.edu/earth-day-give-back/ | false | 1 |
End Of Mask Order Moots Legal Challenge, Mass. Justices Say
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The first Monday night in May means one thing in New York City: the annual fashion extravaganza that is the Met Gala.
Because of the pandemic, it's actually been less than a year since the last Met Gala was held. But this annual high-stakes fashion soiree is a major money-maker for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute — and it's always an opportunity for mega-wattage stars and influencers to turn out in style. (Big names usually come for free, but for those who have to pay, tickets are $35,000 apiece, and the cost of tables ranges from $200,000 to $300,000.)
This year's gala hosts are actress Regina King, the omnipresent Lin-Manuel Miranda, actress Blake Lively and her husband, actor Ryan Reynolds. The gala's honorary chairs are Condé Nast global chief content officer Anna Wintour, head of Instagram Adam Mosseri, and fashion designer Tom Ford.
Earlier Monday, First Lady Jill Biden was the Met's special guest at the press launch of the Costume Institute's newest show, "In America: An Anthology of Fashion," which explores the evolution of American fashion from the 19th to late 20th centuries.
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Federal law enforcement tracked the potential for election-related violence as far back as August 2020, which is earlier than previously known, according to a government report released Monday.
The Government Accountability Office said in its report that federal agencies had tracked the potential violence on social media and other websites. Furthermore, the agencies produced dozens of internal reports prior to the January 6, 2021, insurrection warning that protesters may seek to attack the US Capitol, use improvised weapons and potentially be armed.
The GAO report and its accompanying timeline compare, for the first time, how law enforcement obtained and assessed a flood of social media posts detailing plans for violence, and they offer insight into how that information was shared among 10 federal and multiple state and local agencies.
"All 10 selected agencies — including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Intelligence and Analysis who have lead roles in countering domestic terrorism and violent extremism — were aware of open-source data about planned events on January 6, and seven were aware of potential violence planned for that day," the report said.
Specific calls for violence
The interactive timeline in the Monday report indicates that data was passed to the FBI from social media platform Parler that showed a user had posted, "We need to mass an armed force of American Patriots...to react to the congressional events of January 6th and follow what the Declaration of Independence has dictated us to do."
Parler also alerted officials to another post on December 24, 2020, that said, "I'm trying to find [people who want to commit violence] on the 6th not just a peaceful [march]...is this where I should be looking?"
According to the report, US Park Police obtained alarming information from a website from a far-right group called Patriot Action for America that showed organization members were "encouraged to amass 'a large enough force of American citizen patriots to, at all costs, prevent ... the inaugurat[ion]...' " The website also appeared to encourage members to detain Democratic politicians for "trial by military tribunal for high treason," the report said.
The US Park Police developed a brief on December 28, 2020, identifying the "StopTheSteal" and other events planned for January 6, and noted that people had "concrete" plans to travel to DC to protest the counting of electoral votes, which could lead to violence.
Other examples of information obtained by the GAO include the Architect of the Capitol's identification of a Twitter post that indicated the far-right extremist group the Proud Boys planned to disable fire extinguishing systems in federal buildings, including the Capitol.
Several Proud Boys have been charged with conspiracy, including Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio. One Proud Boys leader, Charles Donohoe, pleaded guilty in April to conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding and assaulting an officer and could provide vital information to prosecutors about what the top members of the organization had planned for the attack.
The report noted the Senate sergeant-at-arms had received open-source data on December 29, 2020, from a local partner agency that highlighted a social media post encouraging Donald Trump supporters to march on the Capitol and intimidate members of Congress on January 6.
The report notes the FBI reviewed social media posts from November 3, 2020, through January 5, 2021, but officials told the GAO the review of these posts "did not reveal information specifically citing" the Capitol. However, the review did show there was one post related to the potential for violence in Washington on January 6.
More reports in the works
Federal officials from the FBI and DHS testified in 2021 that the agencies had never produced a formal threat warning to be shared among law enforcement partners for the joint session of Congress on January 6 -- decisions that were highlighted in a report last year from two Senate committees about the security failures.
The GAO report points out that several agencies, including the FBI and DHS, produced more than two dozen smaller reports known as "threat products" that focused on planned events for January 6, when the counting of the electoral votes took place.
One widely reported example is a January 5 FBI bulletin composed of raw intelligence and warning of discussions about a "war" on the Capitol.
Monday's report marked the fifth in a series from the GAO examining the Capitol attack. The next report will examine how agencies used threat-related information to prepare for the events of January 6.
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Lady Spartan junior forward Haydan Erck received the All-District 19-6A Girls’ Soccer MVP award, 1-of-3 distinct awards won by Seven Lakes’ Region III-6A quarterfinal team.
The Lady Spartans also had Offensive MVP Katie Fitzpatrick and Defensive MVP Katie Lennon honored by 19-6A soccer coaches. Katy’s Jessica Rico was voted All-District Goalkeeper, and Taylor’s Kendall Hemperley was picked as the Newcomer of the Year.
Katy girls’ soccer coach Diane Loftin earned Coach of the Year distinction.
First Team All-District Selections included:
Cinco Ranch: Abby Mercadante, Izzy Rodriguez
Katy: Hannah Phillips, Rebecca Partyka, Angie Hamberlin, Jessica Rico
Mayde Creek: Kirsten Baxa
Morton Ranch: Genoveva Bonilla
Seven Lakes: Katie Fitzpatrick, Haydan Erck, Katie Lennon, Wagoner Townsen, Maddie Rich, Kennedy Reed
Taylor: Chauner Clausing, Kendall Hemperley, Mara Ramazanoglu
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Five-year-old Karina Andreiko wasn't hurt in the war in Ukraine. In some ways, she was saved because of it.
Stressed by the long search for why her daughter was smaller than other kids — and by the war with Russia — Karina's mother last month sought help from an Israeli field hospital about 5 kilometers (3 miles) from the family's home near the Ukrainian-Polish border. A doctor there listened to Karina's heart, heard a murmur and conducted an ultrasound. The diagnosis was a congenital defect between Karina's heart chambers treatable with a simple procedure available in Israel, but not in Ukraine, doctors said.
Save a Child's Heart, an Israeli nonprofit, agreed to transport Karina to Wolfson Medical Center in Holon, near Tel Aviv, for treatment. Passports were secured, a plan was made, and on Monday, two weeks after Karina's mother approached the field hospital, doctors in Israel treated Karina with the catheterization expected to allow her to live a normal life.
“I am happy that I came to Israel for my child to have an operation here,” said Karina's mother, Iryna Andreiko. “On the one hand, I am very worried about her, but I think everything will be fine.”
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Fearful of Russia, Israel has tried to strike a cautious posture toward the Russian invasion of Ukraine, even as the West lined up against President Vladimir Putin.
While Israel has not imposed sanctions on Russia or provided arms to Ukraine, it has criticized the invasion and provided humanitarian assistance to Ukraine's embattled populace, including planeloads of supplies.
With Karina's father fighting in the war, Karina's mother turned for help to Sheba Medical Center's “Shining Star” field hospital near the family's home in Hostyntseve. The central idea of the hospital, now closed, had been to treat civilian victims of Russian attacks.
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Karina had not been wounded in the conflict. Still, her case has added some unexpected good to the field hospital's accomplishments, which included treating 6,000 people during the six weeks it was open. The effort is now shifting toward Israeli doctors training their Ukrainian counterparts.
Karina was diagnosed with an atrial septal defect, a hole in the heart between the upper chambers that does not close and can cause heart failure later in life if left untreated. Karina is a twin, smaller than her sibling and most other kids in kindergarten.
In the past, the condition would have been treated by open heart surgery, said Dr. Alona Raucher Sternfeld, head of pediatric cardiology at Wolfson.
During the procedure, her doctors inserted a catheter into Karina's leg and threaded it to her heart and inserted a device that plugged the hole. In time, the heart tissue would grow around the device, Karina's doctors said. The medical center performs more than 250 such procedures on children a year. Typically, patients are out of bed the next day and they go home healthy, Raucher Sternfeld said.
“The fact that there is a war going on, which is definitely a negative thing, brought her a better life,” Dr. Sagi Assa, who leads Wolfson’s Invasive Pediatric Cardiology department, told reporters. | https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/national-international/ukrainian-girl-5-gets-lifesaving-treatment-for-hole-in-heart-in-israel/2750732/ | 2022-05-03T00:17:46Z | https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/national-international/ukrainian-girl-5-gets-lifesaving-treatment-for-hole-in-heart-in-israel/2750732/ | true | 20 |
Company's first quarter comparable store sales increased 9.4 percent
SUNBURY, Pa., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Weis Markets, Inc. (NYSE: WMK) today reported its financial results for the 13-week first quarter ended March 26, 2022.
"We continued to build on our momentum in the first quarter, when we generated strong comparable store sales and net income increases. Despite significant inflationary pressures, we were able to maintain stable gross profit margins and effectively manage expenses," said Weis Markets' Chairman, President and CEO Jonathan H. Weis. "These results reflect the hard work and dedication of associates at every level of our company. They have helped us navigate the challenges of a pandemic-impacted marketplace while generating first quarter results that exceeded last year's performance and our current year expectations."
Net sales totaled $1.1 billion for the 13-week first quarter ended March 26, 2022, compared to $1.0 billion for the same period in 2021, up 9.7 percent. First quarter comparable store sales increased 9.4 percent on an individual year-over-year basis (accelerating sequentially from the fourth quarter 2021 increase of 6.9 percent) and increased 10.8 percent on a two-year stacked basis.
The Company's first quarter net income totaled $31.4 million compared to $24.3 million in 2021, up 29.4 percent. First quarter earnings per share totaled $1.17 compared to $0.90 per share for the same period in 2021.
Founded in 1912, Weis Markets, Inc. is a Mid Atlantic food retailer operating 197 stores in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, West Virginia and Virginia. For more information, please visit: WeisMarkets.com or Facebook.com/WeisMarkets.
In addition to historical information, this news release may contain forward-looking statements, which are included pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any forward-looking statements contained herein are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. For example, risks and uncertainties can arise with changes in: competitive and reputational risks; financial, investment and infrastructure risks; information security, cybersecurity and data privacy risks; supply chain and third-party risks; risks created by pandemics (including the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak and the related responses of governments, consumers, customers, suppliers and employees); and legal, regulatory and other external risks. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect management's analysis only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise or update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof. Readers should carefully review the risk factors described in other documents the Company files periodically with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Management is also providing a two-year stacked comparable store sales analysis, a non-GAAP measure, because management believes this metric is useful to investors and analysts. It is not recommended that the two-year-stacked analysis be considered a substitute for the Company's operating results as reported in accordance with GAAP.
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NMS to host Kay County Boots and Badges competition
NEWKIRK — Many communities host Boots and Badges activities, including Newkirk, Ponca City and Blackwell where fire, police and EMS personnel go head-to-head to see who is the toughest first responder organization in the community. First responders across Kay County are offered an opportunity to compete against one another, as Newkirk...
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Toddler left with bruises and bite marks after attack at daycare facility
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB/Gray News) - An Albany parent is contemplating taking legal action after her child left an area daycare with bruises and bite marks.
WALB’s Kiera Hood spoke with the mother, April Robinson, and her family. A police report said Robinson’s toddler, Gabriella, was attacked at Wee Are the World Child Development Center on Moultrie Road on April 28.
According to the Albany police report, a daycare worker says a 5-year-old boy held 1-year-old Gabriella Richardson down, bit, and scratched her several times on her face and body inside this facility.
“Her face looked like a rottweiler had attacked her,” said Lasasha Robinson, the 1-year-old’s aunt.
You can see the marks from the attack that sent baby Gabriella to the hospital.
According to the report, a daycare worker says she was changing another child’s diaper when she heard Gabriella scream and then saw the boy attacking her.
“You can’t tell me that this happened within seconds this was going on and nobody was around,” Lasasha said.
“It did seem like it went on for several minutes and I just hate that,” said Alexis Robinson, the 1-year-old’s aunt.
Her mom and aunts are questioning how this could have happened in such a short amount of time, or with an adult in the room.
“I was like let me see her, what happened, let me see and when I saw her face I just, I immediately asked, I was cursing. I was like what happened?” Jasmine Robinson, the 1-year-old’s aunt said.
Richardson’s mom, April, says she never wanted to put her daughter in child care but has to as a single mother. She says she is traumatized.
“Once I got there on the scene. I couldn’t grab her. I couldn’t even grab to say ‘you know mama here, I got you’ or anything because she doesn’t even look the same,” said April.
Robinson says she is not sure if she will be moving forward with legal action. The daycare center and police say there are no cameras inside the facility.
Statement from Wee Are the World Child Development Center
Robinson says she is not sure if she will be moving forward with legal action. The daycare center and police say there are no cameras inside the facility.
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EDISON, N.J., May 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. EOSE ("Eos"), a leading provider of safe, scalable, efficient, and sustainable zinc-based energy storage systems, today announced the date for the release of its first quarter financial results and its participation in upcoming investor conferences.
First Quarter 2022 Earnings
Eos will release first quarter 2022 financial results before the U.S. market opens on May 10, 2022. A conference call to discuss its results will follow at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time that same day.
The conference call can be accessed live over the phone by dialing (844) 826-3033, or for international callers (412) 317-5185. The call will also be webcast live from Eos's investor relations website at https://investors.eose.com.
The conference call replay will be available via webcast through Eos's investor relations website. The telephone replay will be available from 11:30 a.m. ET May 10, 2022 through May 17, 2022, by dialing (844) 512-2921, or for international callers (412) 317-6671. The replay passcode will be 10166344.
Upcoming Investor Conferences
Joe Mastrangelo, Chief Executive Officer, and Randy Gonzales, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the following investor conferences:
- The Stifel Cross Sector Insight Conference on Tuesday, June 7, 2022
- The Cowen Sustainability & Energy Transition Summit on Wednesday, June 8, 2022
- The Evercore ISI Global Clean Energy & Transition Technologies Summit on Tuesday, June 14, 2022
About Eos
Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. is accelerating the shift to clean energy with positively ingenious solutions that transform how the world stores power. Our breakthrough Znyth™ aqueous zinc battery was designed to overcome the limitations of conventional lithium-ion technology. Safe, scalable, efficient, sustainable—and manufactured in the U.S—it's the core of our innovative systems that today provide utility, industrial, and commercial customers with a proven, reliable energy storage alternative. Eos was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Edison, New Jersey. For more information about Eos EOSE, visit eose.com.
Source: Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc.
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A jury on Monday gave a sweeping win to the Kardashian family in former reality TV star Blac Chyna’s lawsuit against them.
The Los Angeles jury found that none of the members of the famous family defamed Chyna, nor did any interfere with her contract by convincing the E! network to cancel her reality show “Rob & Chyna.”
The four Kardashian defendants attended nearly the entire trial, but when the verdict was read all were in New York at the Met Gala, where this year’s theme was “Gilded Glamour.”
Chyna was in court for the verdict. She had no visible reaction.
After about 10 hours of deliberations, the jurors found on the long jury form that the Kardashians often acted in bad faith on the issues brought up in the case, but that it had no substantial effect on Chyna's contract or the fate of the show, and she was awarded no damages.
Executives from the E! network, which aired the show, testified that “Rob & Chyna” ended because the relationship ended, not because of the defendants' actions.
Jurors were considering the defamation case against Kris Jenner, Khloé Kardashian and Kylie Jenner, after a judge threw out the part of the lawsuit against Kim Kardashian in the middle of deliberations.
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All four of the women testified during the nine-day trial.
The trial focused largely on allegations that Chyna violently attacked her then-fiancé and reality TV co-star Rob Kardashian on a night and morning in December 2016. He testified that she twice held a gun to his head, wrapped a phone-charging cord around his neck and beat him with a metal rod. She testified that she had put the cord around his neck and held the gun playfully as the two celebrated the renewal of their reality show, and when the celebration turned into a dispute, she was never violent against him.
But the legal questions the jury considered were all about the aftermath of that fight. Jurors had to decide whether each of the defendants knowingly lied about the abuse when they talked about it with the producers and executives overseeing “Rob & Chyna,” or spread word about it with reckless disregard for the truth. And they had to decide for each defendant whether those communications were an illegal interference with Chyna’s contract to appear on the show.
Jurors were free to make it a split decision — finding against some of the Kardashians but not others.
They gave the family a clean sweep instead, and gave Chyna nothing.
The 5-year-old lawsuit overcame many obstacles — including motions to dismiss and settlement talks between the two sides — and was a longshot to even get to trial.
But the final obstacle, convincing a jury, proved too much to overcome. | https://www.nbcwashington.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/jury-gives-sweeping-win-to-kardashians-in-blac-chyna-lawsuit/3040887/ | 2022-05-03T00:37:09Z | https://www.nbcwashington.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/jury-gives-sweeping-win-to-kardashians-in-blac-chyna-lawsuit/3040887/ | true | 35 |
Following a midweek win in the Big Ten, Rutgers women’s lacrosse moved up two spots in the final Inside Lacrosse rankings.
Rutgers, who finished the regular season 14-3 (4-2 Big Ten) are currently no. 13 in the final rankings of the regular season. They moved up two spots from last week.
The Scarlet Knights have now won four straight games including consecutive Big Ten wins to close out the season. A week ago, they beat Penn State 18-13 and then this past Thursday, Rutgers downed Ohio State 10-8 on the road.
Rutgers is the third seed in the upcoming Big Ten Tournament, which they host this year. They will face No. 2 Northwestern on Friday night.
In terms of their NCAA Tournament outlook, Rutgers is eighth nationally in RPI.
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This season, Rutgers tied a program record for most wins. They are looking to build on a solid 2021 season and make a deeper push in the NCAA Tournament.
In 2021, Rutgers finished 7-9 (5-7 Big Ten). They lost in the second round of the NCAA Tournament to Stony Brook. | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2588033492951/lacrosse-defeats-virginia-tech-in-acc-quarterfinals | 2022-05-03T00:39:29Z | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2588033492951/lacrosse-defeats-virginia-tech-in-acc-quarterfinals | false | 17 |
Analysis by WorldTribune Staff, May 2, 2022
The assault on language is so overwhelming that it takes columnist and historian Victor Davis Hanson to stop the movie and point out what is happening.
Team Biden is intent on using “the federal government’s powers . . . to suppress as ‘disinformation’ anything it doesn’t find useful,” he noted before providing abundant examples.
As former President Donald Trump noted during his massive rally in Nebraska on Sunday: “Their whole party is based on misinformation, from Russia Russia Russia, to the Laptop From Hell, to Impeachment Hoax # 1, Impeachment Hoax # 2, the Mueller bill sh*t. [The Democrats] are the party of misinformation.”
“As good Orwellians, they will try to convince us that high gas prices are welcome; negative growth is good; borders are ossified ideas; unaffordable housing aids the economy; inflation can prove useful; a declining stock market is encouraging; crime is a mere construct in the eye of the beholder,” Hanson wrote in a May 1 op-ed for American Greatness.
In its quest to scrub the public domain of what it decides is “disinformation” and “misinformation,” will the “Ministry of Truth” (a.k.a. Disinformation Governance Board) set the record straight on its new leader Nina Jankowicz and the following:
• Jankowicz herself spreading false rumors on social media that Donald Trump voters would show up at the polls in 2020 armed.
• Jankowicz joining the mob’s chorus that Hunter Biden’s laptop was “Russian disinformation.”
• Vladimir Putin as a mastermind gasoline price-spiker.
• Anthony Fauci denying the existence of federal funding for gain-of-function research at Wuhan.
• The “17 Nobel Prize-winning economists” who vouched in a letter that Joe Biden’s massive “Build Back Better” plan would not contribute to inflation.
• Mounted border patrol being accused by Team Biden of “whipping” innocent illegal aliens and Joe Biden vowed to “make them pay.”
• Those who employed the misinformationist Christopher Steele to slander presidential candidate Donald Trump.
• The 51 former intelligence officials who convinced voters before the 2020 election that Hunter Biden’s laptop was “Russian disinformation” [and then not only declined to apologize but warned against the break up of Big Tech monopolies].
• Media companies which banned any coverage of the Hunter Biden laptop story [in coordination with whom?].
• Joe Biden’s supposed ignorance of Hunter Biden’s foreign benefactors.
• Barack Obama’s insistence in pushing Obamacare that “you can keep your doctor; you can keep your plan.”
• Obama’s “shovel-ready jobs.”
• Obama caught during his 2012 re-election bid secretly promising Russian leader Dmitry Medvedev that the U.S. would deal away missile defense in Eastern Europe for Putin’s good behavior (“but it’s important for him to give me space”). Was this transparency or another example of how, but for a hot mic, “democracy dies in darkness”? Could Eastern Europeans have used such a discarded anti-missile system today?
Hanson noted that the Democrat Party “no longer exists. It is now hard-left, as sanctimonious as it is shrill. Such zealots will not discard their ideology. Rather they would prefer to embrace dogma and stay unpopular than adopt and gain public approval.”
So, as the 2022 midterms approach, Hanson added, “Do not expect a suddenly closed border, an abrupt resumption of the Keystone XL Pipeline, or a tough new federal crime bill. Do anticipate more wild conspiracy theories, more Russian disinformation, and more Pravda-like ministries.”
“We have seven more months before the midterms. As the disinformationists see no way out of their self-created Armageddon, expect more disinformation ministries, censorious czars, and hack grandees to emerge from the shadows.”
About . . . . Intelligence . . . . Membership | https://www.worldtribune.com/team-bidens-ministry-of-truth-could-start-by-correcting-its-own-long-list-of-whoppers/ | 2022-05-03T00:42:14Z | https://www.worldtribune.com/team-bidens-ministry-of-truth-could-start-by-correcting-its-own-long-list-of-whoppers/ | true | 1 |
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There were many eccentric characters who participated in the Jan. 6 riot. The influencer who bragged that she wouldn’t go to jail because she’s “white.” (She went to jail.) The guy arrested while in a touring production of Jesus Christ Superstar. The Coors Light guy. And, of course, there’s QAnon Shaman.
One of the strangest, though, is Thomas Webster, a former NYPD officer who was put on trial for assaulting a member of the D.C. police. Webster tried to claim self-defense, but as per ABC News, on Monday he found out a jury wasn’t buying that line.
Webster was found guilty of assaulting D.C. Metro Police Officer Noah Rathbun. A disturbing video shows Webster pushing through a crowd up to a line of bike racks that were being used as make-shift barriers. He wore a bullet-proof vest and wielded a Marine Corps flag. The former policeman then started yelling at the vastly outnumbered officers, calling them “commie mother*ckers” and swinging the metal flagpole at them. After breaking through the bike rack formation, he ran toward Rathbun and tackled him, pulling at his gas mask, which wound up choking the officer.
NEW: Justice Dept. just released horrifying new footage from 1/6. Feds say this is ex-NYPD officer Thomas Webster (red jacket) wielding a flagpole, rushing at police & tackling a cop to the ground. DOJ released this after legal action by CNN and other outlets. (warning: explicit) pic.twitter.com/yf7DQQFMWr
— Marshall Cohen (@MarshallCohen) June 17, 2021
In his defense, Webster called Rathbun a “rogue cop,” claiming that Rathbun had started the fight. But the jury didn’t buy it, and Webster, the fourth Jan. 6 rioter to be put on trial, and the first to be tried on assault charges, as well as the first to claim self-defense.
(Via ABC News) | https://uproxx.com/viral/nypd-officer-jan-6-assaulted-police-guilty-self-defense/ | 2022-05-03T01:12:20Z | https://uproxx.com/viral/nypd-officer-jan-6-assaulted-police-guilty-self-defense/ | true | 1 |
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Daily 3" game were:
8-2-2
(eight, two, two)
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Daily 3" game were:
8-2-2
(eight, two, two) | https://www.ctpost.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-3-game-17143056.php | 2022-05-03T01:12:22Z | https://www.ctpost.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-3-game-17143056.php | true | null |
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Jury: Former University of Virginia lacrosse player must pay $15 million in damages for killing his girlfriend in 2010.
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Jury: Former University of Virginia lacrosse player must pay $15 million in damages for killing his girlfriend in 2010. | https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Alert-Jury-Former-University-of-Virginia-17143128.php | 2022-05-03T01:13:06Z | https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Alert-Jury-Former-University-of-Virginia-17143128.php | false | null |
Jonathan Schuler guilty of murder in death-penalty case. Now jurors to recommend if he lives or dies
WEST PALM BEACH — For the second time in seven months, a former Boynton Beach area man on Monday was found guilty of fatally shooting someone he didn’t know.
But this time, Jonathan Schuler was found guilty of first-degree murder and could face the death penalty if the same jury this week agrees he deserves the ultimate punishment.
The 12 jurors deliberated for roughly 5 ½ hours before unanimously deciding that Schuler pumped nine bullets into 49-year-old Scott Osterman when he answered the door of his Lake Worth Beach apartment in January 2017.
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The penalty phase of the trial, when Schuler's defense team will try to persuade jurors to spare their client’s life, begins Wednesday before Circuit Judge Daliah Weiss. His attorneys are expected to focus on Schuler’s history of mental illness, which went unmentioned during the four-day trial.
Also unmentioned was Schuler’s September conviction on a charge of manslaughter in the February 2017 shooting death of 34-year-old Junior Petit-Bein, his landlord’s son. He was handed a 20-year sentence.
Jurors also weren’t told that Schuler is accused in Broward County of beating a co-worker to death with a crowbar at a construction site in Deerfield Beach a month later.
As was the case with Petit-Bein, there was no evidence that Schuler ever met Osterman. But there was a link. Both Osterman and Schuler dated the same Boca Raton woman.
Prosecutors suggested Schuler hoped to win back Nicole Behl by killing Osterman, who had beaten and abused Behl during a stormy, short-lived relationship.
“I’m completely under your control, Nicole,” Schuler wrote in a note investigators found in his cellphone. “I need you. You are everything to me.”
Palm Beach County sheriff's investigators also found a photo of a note in Schuler’s cellphone that prosecutors used to shore up theories that the 37-year-old sometime construction worker wanted to punish Osterman for his mistreatment of Behl.
The handwritten note listed Osterman’s name and address and the case number from court records when he was charged with beating her.
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No eyewitness to murder, but prosecutors cite Schuler's digital trail
Schuler’s defense team tried to persuade jurors to acquit its client, insisting prosecutors had no eyewitnesses to the murder. Assistant Public Defender Andrew Benson accused sheriff’s deputies of shoddy police work, claiming they didn't fully investigate others who might have wanted Osterman dead.
In an eerie letter, seeming to forecast his fate, Osterman listed the names of two men who should be investigated if he was ever killed. Deputies said they couldn't find the men.
In addition to the men Osterman suspected would kill him, in the hours before his death Osterman made arrangements to sell illicit drugs to a man who planned to stop by the Lake Worth Beach apartment.
Benson said there was "multiple suspects" who were never fully investigated.
“Someone other than Jonathan Schuler did this,” he insisted during closing arguments. “He really is the square peg that doesn’t fit into the government’s round hole.”
Without an eyewitness, Assistant State Attorneys Marci Rex and Reid Scott instead made powerful use of the digital traces Schuler left behind.
Uber records showed Schuler took a car from his home off Hypoluxo and Lawrence roads to a Walgreens just blocks from Osterman’s apartment. The records showed he made the return trip shortly after the killing.
The prosecutors also stitched together security-camera footage along a route from the drug store to Osterman’s apartment. The videos showed a man, dressed in black, walking on deserted streets shortly after dusk.
The video was paired with evidence from cellphone towers and Schuler’s Google account that showed his cellphone was in the area at the same time.
Further, one of Osterman's neighbors testified that he saw a man, dressed in black, running from the small apartment complex shortly after shots rang out. Tests of a knitted cap found outside Osterman's door showed it contained traces of Schuler’s DNA.
A weapons expert also testified that the gun deputies seized from Schuler after his arrest was the murder weapon.
“The cellphone records. The Uber records. The Google records. All of the defendant,” Rex said, ticking off the clues that pointed to Schuler.
Then, reminding jurors of other evidence that implicated Schuler, she continued. “His phone. His gun. His hat. His intent,” she said.
To believe anyone other than Schuler had killed Osterman was absurd, Scott insisted. Another suspect would have to have stolen Schuler's phone and his gun and then returned them to him after the shooting, he said.
Then, setting the stage of arguments he will likely make during the penalty phase of the trial, he emphasized the ghastly nature of the crime.
“This," he said, "was absolutely a stone-cold execution.”
jmusgrave@pbpost.com
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The Cedar Creek High School boys tennis team edged host Lower Cape May Regional 3-2 Monday in a Cape-Atlantic League match.
One singles match and both doubles matches went to three sets.
The Pirates upped their season mark to 7-1, and Lower fell to 2-4.
Cedar Creek's Sean Snyder won his first singles match 6-0, 6-1. Teammate Chase Blanchard won 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 over Lower's Connor Deignan in a second singles match. Creek's Owen Nowalsky and Daniel Perez rallied to beat LCM's Sean Murphy and Matt Eck 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 in first doubles.
For the Caper Tigers, Anthony Fucci won 6-1, 6-1 in third singles, and Destin Gomes and Robert Eckel won 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (7-4) in second doubles.
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Lady Gaga had an A-list guest at her Sunday show. The 36-year-old singer took to Instagram on Monday to share pics from the night before, featuring her backstage with Tom Cruise.
In the shots, Gaga and the 59-year-old actor exchange kisses on the cheek. In the first pic, Gaga, dressed in a sparkly black tuxedo, kisses a smiling Cruise, while the second shot shows the actor, dressed in all black, returning the favor.
"Thank you for coming to the show last night," Gaga wrote of her Jazz & Piano residency at Dolby Live inside Park MGM Las Vegas. "I love you my friend @tomcruise."
The sweet shots come after Gaga announced that she wrote and sang a song for Cruise's upcoming film, Top Gun: Maverick. The track, "Hold My Hand," is a "love letter to the world," Gaga previously explained.
"When I wrote this song for Top Gun: Maverick, I didn't even realize the multiple layers it spanned across the film’s heart, my own psyche, and the nature of the world we’ve been living in," she wrote on Instagram. "I've been working on it for years, perfecting it, trying to make it ours. I wanted to make music into a song where we share our deep need to both be understood and try to understand each other -- a longing to be close when we feel so far away and an ability to celebrate life’s heroes."
Gaga added, "I'm so grateful to Tom and Hans and Joe for this opportunity -- and it’s been a beautiful experience working with them," of Cruise, the film's music composer, Hans Zimmer, and the film's director, Joseph Kosinski.
Top Gun: Maverick will hit theaters May 27.
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CALS Communicators Group meeting: News team beat system and other External Relations updates – May 19
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Rights Groups Support Sack Of Markets Leaders By Anambra Govt
Latest News, News Across Nigeria, News From The State Monday, May 2nd, 2022(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Human right groups, International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law-Intersociety, and the Southeast Zone of the Civil Liberties Organization, (CLO) have advised market leaders who were recently sacked by the State government as part of its sanitization and democratization exercise in the State markets administration to prepare their hand over notes, “park and go, rather than engage in alleged bribery scandals.
The governor Charles Soludo led administration had recently announced the dissolution of the management of various markets in the State over alleged shabby conducts.
A statement jointly signed by leader of InterSociety, Comrade Emeka Umeagbalasi, Comrade Aloysius Emeka Atta of (CLO), and Comrade Vincent Ezekwueme of the Southeast Based Coalition of Human Rights and Democracy Organizations-(SBCHROs) a coalition of over twenty rights and democracy groups, insisted that the sacked market leaders must quit as ordered by the State government.
The document was made available to African Examiner Monday in Enugu by the rights groups.
It read thus: “We strongly advise the Markets and their imposed and ‘unopposed leaders’ affected by recent announcement by the Government of Anambra State led by Prof Charles Soludo dissolving them as part of the Government’s sanitization and democratization exercise in the State’s Markets to prepare their handover, pack and go and stop flying bribery money in Ghana-Must-Go bags and Brown Envelopes at Awka Government House.
“They are also reminded that no amount of nocturnal meetings and bribe money in Ghana-Must-Go can coerce the State Government to recant its stance on this.
“Leaders of Intersociety, Southeast CLO and SBCHROs have been receiving reports since the State Government’s announcement that bribe money in ‘Ghana-Must-Go bags and Brown Envelopes have been flying at different political quarters at the Awka Government House and top security formations by the affected Market traders so as to coerce the State Government to reverse its announcement and allow for continuation of ‘business as usual’.
“Pieces of available information also have it that it was when the Ghana-Must-Go and Brown Envelopes failed to do their biddings that some of the affected traders turned around and threatened the State Government with a showdown/shutdown.
“We therefore, boldly commend Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State and throw our full weight of support behind his informed, timely, correct and popular decision.
” The Gov. also wisely acted on our letters of July and Oct 2021 and Jan (twice) 2022. We have also been in the forefront campaign for democratization and sanitization of Anambra Markets in the past five years , since 2017.
“It is our strong advice that no single Market and its imposed or ‘unopposed leaders’ in the State must be spared and the caretaker committees when put in place in each of the affected Markets must not exceed six months or one year and credible and all inclusive market elections must be conducted with fresh and credible persons popularly elected into different elective positions in each of the affected Markets.
“The sacked imposed and ‘unopposed leaders’ (chairmen) in the affected Markets shall be ineligible in the upcoming fresh popular and credible elections; likewise those in charge of the new ‘transition caretaker committees’ except if they properly resign six or three months to their new Market election
“We must also strongly warn all the supervising Ministries or Departments or Agencies and their heads in the Government of Charles Soludo to desist from and resist the virus of ‘Ghana-Must-Go and Brown Envelopes’ which have become the trademark of Anambra Market Leaders.
According to the group, “We have already spread our tentacles to the State Ministries of Trade, Commerce and Transport and Offices of the SSG and the Chief of Staff as well as the SA on Security, etc so as to monitor the possible movement of ‘Ghana-Must-Go and Brown Envelopes for purpose of perverting democratization and sanitization of Anambra Markets.
“The Committee in charge of constituting fresh Market caretaker committees is also under our strict watch and any bribe collected must be exposed and made refundable
“Finally, it must be remembered that most or over 90% of the Anambra Markets are presently under bribe induced caretaker committees or ‘unopposed leaders’ since 2018.
They further noted that “One of the last credible Market Elections was the election of the Onitsha Electronics Market in 2018.
“As a matter of fact, all the “elections” conducted into various Markets across the State since 2020-starting with the “unopposed election” of the Ogbunike Building Materials Market in June 2021 are flawed and Government imposed.
By “unopposed market election”, it is a multimillion naira bribe induced selection arrangement by former Governor William Obiano Government of Anambra State and its Ministry of Trade, Commerce and Investment under Mr. Uchenna Okafor.
“Under the unpopular and corruptive arrangement, all members of the Government imposed caretaker committee of each of the affected Markets were returned to elective positions in makeshift ‘Markets ‘elections’ as “unopposed elected Market leaders”.
“Markets affected by this brazen and condemnable arrangement include Ogbunike Building Materials Market, Ogbaru Relief Market, Onitsha Bridgehead Central Market, Onitsha Tools and Allied Products Dealeri Market, Onitsha Ogbosisi by Niger Street Market, Onitsha Old Iron (Akpakara) Dealers Markets (1 & 2), Oba Electrical Market.
Others include, Anambra State Market Amalgamated Traders Association (ASMATA); a supposedly Anambra Central Markets’ leadership; etc.
“On the other hand, ‘imposed Market leadership’ is the imposition of a caretaker committee with three or six months renewal bribe of at least N5m and limitless elongation of same at N5m per three or six months.
“Onitsha Ogbogwu (Drugs) Market, for instance, had been under ‘caretaker committee’ since July 23, 2020, adding that the above are just to mention but a few.
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EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings declined the fifth-year option on the contract for center Garrett Bradbury on Monday, sending their 2019 first-round draft pick into the final season of his rookie deal.
Bradbury made 45 starts for the Vikings in three years since he was taken with the No. 18 overall selection out of North Carolina State. He missed two games in 2021 with COVID-19 and lost his starting spot to Mason Cole for two games after that, until Cole was switched to right guard and Bradbury returned to the lineup.
The 6-foot-3, 300-pound Bradbury has struggled in pass protection against bigger defensive tackles but has the lateral mobility to be an effective zone blocker in the running game. He still has the inside track to be the starting center in 2022. Cole signed as a free agent with Pittsburgh.
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When we’re young, we often make stupid choices that we regret. In the context of social media, this choice could go for an Instagram username such as “DogLover100,” “CoolKidKrish,” or “RahulRockzzzz.” To fix this, here’s an article on how to change your Instagram username.
Before we go ahead, you must know that once you get a new username, you will be able to get back to your previous one within 14 days. After this period, if someone else picks your old username, it won’t be available to you until that person vacates it. So, it is best to make sure you are determined about the decision.
How to change your username on Instagram?
You can get a new Instagram username via the mobile app or the desktop website. Below, we show you the steps for both methods.
Change your username via the Instagram app
- Open the Instagram app and log in.
- Tap on your profile icon.
3. Tap on “Edit profile.”
4. Tap on the username field to edit it.
5. Type in a valid username and tap on the check button in the top-right corner to confirm.
Note: Instagram may ask you to try a different username if it’s already taken by someone else.
Change your username via the Instagram desktop website
- Go to instagram.com and log in.
- Click on your username at the right.
3. On your profile page, select “Edit Profile.”
4. Click on the username field and enter a new username.
5. Scroll down and click on “Submit” to confirm the change.
So, these are the two methods to change your username on Instagram. If you want to check out similar how-tos, make sure to visit our Instagram guide thread.
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MADISON - The Adult School will host author Maggie Doyne at 1 p.m. Monday, May 9 at the Madison Community Arts Center, 10 Kings Road, Madison.
Doyne will discuss her highly anticipated debut memoir, "Between the Mountain and the Sky: A Mother’s Story of Hope and Love."
Doyne, a Mendham native and CEO and co-founder of BlinkNow, decided to take a gap year after graduating from high school, a decision that forever changed the trajectory of her life.
When Doyne first arrived in Surkhet, Nepal, the area was just coming out of a civil war that left families in poverty and many children orphaned on the streets. After an unexpected encounter with a Nepali girl breaking rocks in a quarry, Doyne decided to invest her life savings of five thousand dollars to buy a piece of land and open the Kopika Valley Children’s Home with a vision to care for, comfort, educate, and empower the children of the community.
Alongside BlinkNow Co-Founder Tope Malla, Doyne has gone on to open a school, health clinic, women’s center, and more. Doyne has been globally acknowledged for her community-based and sustainable initiatives abroad and was recognized as a 2015 CNN Hero of the Year.
Doyne’s page-turning memoir documents her incredibly personal, and at times heartbreaking, journey to helping the community in Surkhet and highlights her inspirational coming of age story. Doyne will read a portion of her book, highlighting her journey of love, loss, and healing, and discuss the book writing process and her journey to Kopila Valley.
There is no charge to attend the event, but registration is required by calling The Adult School at (973) 443-9222 or registering online at www.theadultschool.org. Books will be available for purchase at the event for $27.99, and Doyne will sign books following her talk.
Parking is available on street or in the nearby Green Avenue or Waverly Green municipal parking lots. Participants are encouraged to consider arriving early and carpooling if possible.
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Red White & Bloom Postpones Yearend Earnings Call
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TORONTO, May 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Red White & Bloom Brands Inc. (CSE: RWB and OTC: RWBYF) (the “Company” or “RWB”) announces that it has postponed the 2021 Yearend Earnings Call scheduled for May 3rd. The Company will provide further updates on May 3, 2022.
About Red White & Bloom Brands Inc.
Red White & Bloom is a multi-state cannabis operator and house of premium brands in the U.S. legal cannabis and hemp sector. RWB is predominantly focusing its investments on the major U.S. markets, including Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, and Michigan with respect to cannabis, and the U.S. and internationally for hemp-based CBD products. For more information, visit website: www.RedWhiteBloom.com, or follow RWB on social media:
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This press release contains forward-looking statements and information that are based on the beliefs of management and reflect the Company’s current expectations. When used in this press release, the words “estimate”, “project”, “belief”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “expect”, “plan”, “predict”, “may” or “should” and the negative of these words or such variations thereon or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements and information. There is no assurance that these transactions will yield results in line with management expectations. Such statements and information reflect the current view of the Company with respect to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in those forward-looking statements and information.
By their nature, forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements, or other future events, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others, the following risks: risks associated with the implementation of the Company’s business plan and matters relating thereto, risks associated with the cannabis industry, competition, regulatory change, the need for additional financing, reliance on key personnel, market size, and the volatility of the Company’s common share price and volume. Forward-looking statements are made based on management’s beliefs, estimates and opinions on the date that statements are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change. Investors are cautioned against attributing undue certainty to forward-looking statements.
There are several important factors that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those indicated or implied by forward-looking statements and information. Such factors include, among others, risks related to the Company’s proposed business, such as failure of the business strategy and government regulation; risks related to the Company’s operations, such as additional financing requirements and access to capital, reliance on key and qualified personnel, insurance, competition, intellectual property, and reliable supply chains; risks related to the Company and its business generally; risks related to regulatory approvals. The Company cautions that the foregoing list of material factors is not exhaustive. When relying on the Company’s forward-looking statements and information to make decisions, investors and others should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties and potential events. The Company has assumed a certain progression, which may not be realized. It has also assumed that the material factors referred to in the previous paragraph will not cause such forward-looking statements and information to differ materially from actual results or events. However, the list of these factors is not exhaustive and is subject to change and there can be no assurance that such assumptions will reflect the actual outcome of such items or factors. While the Company may elect to, it does not undertake to update this information at any time.
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Patrons of participating libraries have access to more than 450 titles – including extended learning titles and beloved comics – for unlimited borrowing throughout May on hoopla digital
HOLLAND, Ohio, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- hoopla digital, the category-creating service for public libraries, today has revealed the collection for its popular Bonus Borrows program: a curated collection of more than 450 popular titles featuring extended learning and discovery for all ages, available to library patrons for unlimited borrowing that will not impact monthly borrow limits.
"For our May Bonus Borrows program, hoopla digital is offering our partner libraries a variety of genres that celebrate learning a new skill and entertainment for all ages," said hoopla digital founder Jeff Jankowski. "Young learners, students, and adults seeking new opportunities in this vibrant labor market are seeking new paths to explore areas of interest and develop new skills. We curated this Bonus Borrows collection to support the strides they are seeking to make in their learning and development."
hoopla digital's May Bonus Borrows collection includes titles featured in collections like Discover a New Series and Learn a New Skill, as well as the Just for Kids! collection:
- Discover a New Series featuring: Hideous Beauty by Jack Cavanaugh and Then Came You (Part 1 of The Youngers Series) by Iris Morland
- Learn a New Skill featuring: Fluent Forever: How To Learn Any Language Fast And Never Forget It by Gabriel Wyner and Learn To Program by Heather Lyons, Elizabeth Tweedale
- Criminal Mysteries featuring: The Extraordinary Adventures Of Arsène Lupin, Gentleman-Burglar (Part 1 of the Adventures of Arsène Lupin series) by Maurice Leblanc and Payback (Part 2 of the Sisterhood (Michaels) series) by Fern Michaels
- Finding Your Voice featuring: The Hate Project (Part 2 of the Love Study series) by Kris Ripper and Dawn Raid by Pauline Vaeluaga Smith
- Just for Kids! featuring: The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner and Summer Adventure For Groot! by Brendan Deneen
- Your Travel & Culture Companion featuring: Africa Is Not A Country by Mark Melnicove and Margy Burns Knight and Mt. Rushmore And The Black Hills directed by Greg Gricus
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy featuring: Rise Of The Dragons (Part 1 of the Kings and Sorcerers series) by Morgan Rice and The Ables (Part 1 of the Ables series) by Jeremy Scott
- Suspenseful Tales featuring: Don't Look by Molly Black and The Night Will Find Us by Matthew Lyons
"We started the Bonus Borrows program early in the pandemic in response to increased demand for accessible library content and resources. Since receiving enormously positive feedback from our partner libraries and their patrons, we are excited to be able to continue the promotion quarterly to meet extraordinary demand," said Jankowski.
Throughout the month of May, hoopla digital's Bonus Borrows collection, including eBooks, audiobooks, comics, television and movies, is free to libraries and cost patrons zero monthly hoopla Instant Borrows. Highlights of this collection include popular and beloved comics such as Star Wars: Darth Vader Vol. 1 - Dark Heart Of The Sith by Greg Pak and illustrated by Raffaele Ienco, All-Star Batman Vol. 1: My Own Worst Enemy by Scott Snyder, illustrated by John Romita Jr., and My Little Pony: Friends Forever Vol. 1 by Alex De Campi, Jeremy Whitley, Ted Anderson, Rob Anderson and illustrated by Carla Speed McNeil, Amy Mebberson.
hoopla digital offers 24/7 access to borrow, download, and stream more than one million eBooks, audiobooks, comics, movies, music albums, and television episodes, with a valid library card from a participating public library. Librarians interested in offering hoopla digital to patrons should contact 800-875-2785 (US), 866-698-2231 (Canada), or (02) 4732-3480 (Australia and New Zealand).
To access content on hoopla digital, cardholders of participating libraries can download the free hoopla digital mobile app on their Android or iOS device or visit hoopladigital.com. hoopla digital is in more than 8,500 public libraries across the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, including Chicago Public Library, San Francisco Public Library, and Los Angeles Public Library. Visit hoopladigital.com to find out if your library partners with hoopla.
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hoopla is a category-creating service that partners with public libraries across North America, Australia, and New Zealand to provide online and mobile access to thousands of movies, TV shows, music albums, eBooks, audiobooks, and comics. With hoopla digital, patrons can borrow, instantly stream, and download dynamic content with a valid library card. All content is accessible via hoopla digital's mobile app and online at hoopladigital.com. hoopla digital is a service of Midwest Tape, a trusted partner to public libraries for over 30 years.
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Teen charged after 3 people attacked 'for no reason' on Vancouver seawall, police say
Vancouver police say a teen was arrested and charged in connection to three alleged attacks on Vancouver's seawall over the weekend.
Police were called at about 9:15 p.m. Saturday after a 57-year-old was reportedly chased along the seawall near Olympic Village by a teen, then repeatedly punched and kicked.
While officers were looking for a suspect, they found two other alleged victims, who "had also been punched for no reason."
Investigators said they identified and arrested a 15-year-old boy who was still in the area. He was charged with three counts of assault and has since been released.
Police called the assaults "seemingly random and unprovoked," adding they were "among several violent crimes" reported over the weekend.
Another incident described by police involved a teen being assaulted and bear sprayed by a stranger at Leeside Skatepark, near Empire Field. The suspect stole the teen's skateboard, police said, adding that the victim and the suspect didn't know each other.
"This level of violence in a single weekend is concerning, especially when the incidents involve stranger-on-stranger attacks and weapons like knives, bear spray and other make-shift weapons," said Sgt. Steve Addison in a news release.
Vancouver police have consistently warned of a rise in violent crime, saying it increased by 7.1 per cent in 2021 compared to pre-pandemic levels. However, Professor Martin Andresen, a criminologist at Simon Fraser University, suggested these statistics may simply be political tactic and that they don't always share the whole story of crime in the city.
"Who are these people who are in our communities committing these assaults? Are these people who are not getting the social services they need? Are they in mental health crisis? Are they in addiction crisis?" Andresen asked.
In an interview with CTV News Vancouver, Addison said the feeling of safety in a community is also important.
"You can't ignore the feeling in the community, that people are telling us that they feel less safe than they used to," he said last month. "Crime statistics, they have a role to play, but they're not the be-all-end-all."
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UBC researchers discover 'silver bullet' for protecting medical devices from infection
A team of researchers from the University of British Columbia and Vancouver Coastal Health has discovered a “silver bullet” that kills bacteria and prevents them from infecting patients with implanted medical devices.
While devices such as stents and feeding tubes can save lives, the researchers noted they can also pose a significant risk of infection, particularly if there’s any contamination during the implant procedure.
The team’s solution is a silver-based coating that can be applied to a variety of medical devices, including catheters – which are associated with 95 per cent of urinary tract infections, according to a study from the Infectious Diseases Society of America.
“This is a highly effective coating that won’t harm human tissues and could potentially eliminate implant-associated infections. It could be very cost-effective and could also be applicable to many different products,” said Dr. Jayachandran Kishakkedathu, a professor in UBC’s pathology department, in a news release.
Although silver is an effective antimicrobial, it has a toxic effect when used in implants and medical devices. The new coating technology has solved that issue and led to a new method of preventing bacteria from adhering to the devices, researchers explained to CTV News.
The coating was tested for one month in an environment with a high concentration of various bacteria known to cause infection. The device came away with “no bacteria attached,” according to UBC. A seven-day test with live rats showed the same results and no damage to the rats’ tissues.
“We’re preventing that by keeping bacteria off the surface in the first place and then killing them with the release of silver. Since we prevent attachment of both live and dead bacteria, this coating has significant potential to maintain a clean surface for any device or material for an extended period of time, which is something we haven’t seen so far,” said Dr. Dirk Lange, the associate professor in UBC’s department of Urologic Sciences, in the release.
Researchers suggest the “silver bullet” would add about 50 cents to the cost of a catheter, and it works on different materials.
According to the team, the silver-based coating can be applied to:
- central venous catheters
- urethral catheters
- peritoneal catheters
- feeding tubes
- vascular grafts
- ureteral stents or orthopaedic implants.
The study is currently in the proof-of-concept phase, and it might take five to 10 years to complete the clinical evaluation.
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VANCOUVER, BC, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (TSX: ASM) (NYSE American: ASM) (FSE: GV6) ("Avino" or "the Company"), announced that in line with its strategic plans to become an intermediate producer in Mexico, the Company has granted Endurance Gold Corporation (EDG – TSX.V; ENDGF – OTC Pink; 3EG – Berlin Open Market, or "Endurance") the right to acquire an option to earn 100% ownership of the former Minto Gold Mine, Olympic and Kelvin gold prospects contained within a parcel of crown grants and mineral claims (the "Olympic Claims").
The Olympic Claims are owned by Avino and are located on the north and south shores of BC Hydro's Carpenter Lake Reservoir in the Bridge River Valley, east of the Royal Shear trend.
"As part of Avino's ongoing plans and recent strategic acquisition of La Preciosa, our goal is to focus on expanding our current mining complex, and advancing towards intermediate producer status", said David Wolfin, President and CEO of Avino. "To divest of this non-core asset which has previously been inactive, allows us to transform quicker and emerge stronger by focusing on our core operations in Mexico."
Under the terms of the letter agreement, Endurance can earn a 100% interest in the Olympic Claims if they pay Avino a total cash consideration in the aggregate amount of $100,000, issue up to a total of 1,500,000 common shares ('Shares') of Endurance and incur exploration expenditures in the aggregate amount of $300,000; all of which is to be incurred by December 31, 2024.
In the event that Endurance earns the 100% interest, the Olympic Claims will be subject to a 2% net smelter return royalty ("NSR"), of which 1% NSR can be purchased by the Endurance for $750,000 and the remaining balance of the NSR can be purchased for $1,000,000.
As part of the final requirement to earn its interest, Endurance agreed to grant to Avino 750,000 share purchase warrants ("Warrants") by December 31, 2024, that offer Avino the option to purchase additional shares in the Company for a period of three years from the date of issuance. The exercise price of the Warrants will be set at a 25% premium to the 20-day VWAP share price at the issuance date. During the Option, if Endurance is successful in defining a compliant mineral resource of at least 500,000 gold-equivalent ounces on the Olympic Claims then Endurance will be obliged to pay Avino a $1,000,000 discovery bonus.
The Option agreement is subject to the TSX Venture Exchange acceptance, and any Shares or Warrants to be issued will be subject to a four-month hold period on issuance as per the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange.
Avino is primarily a silver producer from its wholly owned Avino Mine near Durango, Mexico. The Company's silver, gold and copper production remains unhedged. The Company's mission and strategy is to create shareholder value through its focus on profitable organic growth at the historic Avino Property and the strategic acquisition of mineral exploration and mining properties. We are committed to managing all business activities in a safe, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective manner, while contributing to the well-being of the communities in which we operate. We encourage you to connect with us on Twitter at @Avino_ASM and on LinkedIn at Avino Silver & Gold Mines. To view the Avino Mine VRIFY tour, please click here.
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"David Wolfin"
David Wolfin
President & Chief Executive Officer
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American Idol Katy Perry Wipes Out on ‘American Idol’ While Dressed as Ariel: ‘Hell With Mermaids!’ By Eliza Thompson May 2, 2022 ABC/Raymond Liu 8 1 / 8 Part of Her World Perry posed for photos before her dramatic accident. Back to top In order to view the gallery, please allow Manage Cookies | https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/pictures/katy-perry-falls-out-of-chair-as-ariel-on-american-idol-video/part-of-her-world/ | 2022-05-03T01:54:00Z | https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/pictures/katy-perry-falls-out-of-chair-as-ariel-on-american-idol-video/part-of-her-world/ | false | null |
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said migrant workers gain pride from hard work when he was questioned on Monday about workers suffering in Qatar while building World Cup infrastructure.
Despite the abuses, Infantino claimed workers would feel proud at being given the chance to construct stadiums for this year's tournament in the Gulf nation, earning a living rather than being given charity.
The comments came after Infantino was asked at the global conference of the Milken Institute in Los Angeles if FIFA would use its profits to make “any sort of commitment” to help families of workers who died in Qatar.
Infantino did not directly address that point when responding to MSNBC anchor Stephanie Ruhle on stage, instead pointing to the introduction of a minimum wage and enhanced labor rights.
“Let’s not forget one thing ... when we speak about this topic, which is work, even hard work, tough work,” Infantino said. “America is a country of immigration. My parents emigrated as well from Italy to Switzerland. Not so far, but still.
“When you give work to somebody, even in hard conditions, you give him dignity and pride. It’s not charity. You don’t make charity. You don’t give something to somebody and say, ‘Stay where you are. I give you something and I feel good.’”
Ruhle interjected: “But to build the stadium where the World Cup is to be played.”
Infantino responded: “Exactly. It’s also a matter of pride and to have been able to change the conditions for these 1.5 million people, this is something that makes us as well proud.”
Infantino did not directly dispute the claim put to him by Ruhle — denied by Qatar after being reported by The Guardian — that 6,500 workers have died building infrastructure to stage the Middle East’s first World Cup in November. Infantino said only three people have died on the construction sites of the stadiums, which are funded by Qatar's vast oil and natural gas wealth.
“Now 6,000 might have died in other works and so on,” Infantino said, “and of course FIFA is not the police of the world or responsible for everything that happens around the world. But thanks to FIFA, thanks to football we have been able to address the status of all the 1.5 million workers, working in Qatar.”
Construction workers, mostly men from southern Asia nations, live with multiple people in the same bedrooms in Qatar, while their families remain in their home countries.
Infantino acknowledged that a form of “modern slavery system” existed before Qatar started to dismantle its long-criticized “kafala” employment system in 2018. Migrant workers should now be able to change jobs before the end of their contracts without obtaining the permission of their current employers.
The World Cup has contributed to “positive social change,” according to Infantino, who accepted: “These controversies have certainly overshadowed the preparation."
Infantino sparked criticism in January over comments about migrants when he linked plans to double the frequency of World Cups to every two years to giving more hope to Africans who risk their lives crossing the sea to Europe.
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Every summer millions of Americans pack their bags and hit the highways in recreational vehicles. With many Americans fearing air travel, industry groups say RV travel is more popular now than ever. For All Things Considered, reporter Brian Mann visits Vermont's Shelburne Museum, which has an exhibit celebrating the history and culture of the RV lifestyle.
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Meta titles are nothing new to the world of SEO.
We need them because crafting interesting titles can improve clicks and sales. They help readers and search engines alike understand what the page is about, and are factored into Google’s ranking algorithms.
Even new website owners are working on their titles for these reasons.
However, when you’re working on an enterprise site and publishing massive amounts of content, meta titles become increasingly complex.
Meta Title Challenges That Enterprises Face
Enterprises combat two main issues when writing meta titles:
- Cannibalization.
- Uniqueness.
Your titles should revolve around keywords that don’t compete with one another on different pages of your site.
Amazon is an excellent example of a site where cannibalization is easy because many sellers sell the same thing.
Search for “dove deodorant men” on the site, and you’ll find dozens and dozens of products – and many are the same.
Automation or advanced algorithms can help, to some extent, to make titles unique, verify that the same title exists, and make subtle changes to make titles unique.
However, it’s often best to use human input and tools (such as backend scripts that check for the same or similar titles) to ensure that titles are unique and cannibalization doesn’t exist.
Meta titles may be different based on:
- Content intent.
- Sales content.
- Information content.
- Product pages.
But other than that, general meta title guidelines still apply.
You can still use meta title best practices on enterprise sites.
However, also consider the type of enterprise sites you’re dealing with.
Types Of Enterprises And The Vast Content They Create
Enterprise sites come in many forms.
- Large, global companies love to post news content.
- Some companies focus on blogs.
- Ecommerce stores focus on products.
Microsoft is a good example of an enterprise site with a wealth of content.
The site utilizes many subdomains to help manage its content, such as developer.microsoft.com, to keep content separate and help with meta title issues.
They also have their own “blogs” subdomain.
It may be beneficial to have subdomains from a site structure standpoint, yet many enterprises do not.
eBay is another enterprise example that operates primarily as an ecommerce store, although everything is sold through auctions.
Again, the enterprise has a wealth of information and content:
- Primarily auctions.
- Community section.
- Multiple subdomains.
However, when you search for certain product names, thousands of pages are indexed in Google for eBay for the same item.
Often, subtle differences exist between these titles.
For example, looking up “Makita LXT 18V Li-Ion 1/2 in. Impact Wrench (BT) XWT08Z-R Certified,” there are 32,000 results from eBay.
Meta title differences on the first page include:
- Changing Li-Ion to Lithium-Ion.
- Adding “Brushless” or other descriptors.
- Adding quotes.
- Changing positions of certain words.
But if you’re the one writing 32,000 meta titles for the same product, you’re undertaking a monumental task.
There’s no easy way manually, but with the right approach, it’s certainly possible.
First, you need to make sure every title is written correctly before hacking your way to mastering enterprise meta titles.
How To Properly Write Meta Titles
Writing meta titles is both an art and a science.
That’s why scaling them can be especially challenging.
Therefore, it’s important to know how to write meta titles properly before you think about scaling.
Meta titles should be:
- Between 30 and 60 characters. Longer titles won’t display properly in the search results. Anything shorter than 30 characters won’t be descriptive enough to let searchers and search engines know what the page is about.
- Descriptive and include your primary keyword. What is the page about? It’s important to be concise and honest here. Your title should describe your page and incorporate your primary keyword to help with SEO.
When writing a meta title, follow these rules if you want your page to have a shot at ranking.
If you want to take it a step further and make your meta titles even more effective, you should find creative ways to incorporate:
Trigger Words
The right words or phrases can persuade searchers to click on your website. These are words that trigger emotions or psychological responses.
Here are some effective trigger words for meta titles:
- Get.
- Try.
- Learn.
- Grow.
- Exclusive.
- Limited time.
- Secrets.
- Special offer.
- Urgent.
- Last chance.
- Hurry.
- Free.
- Guarantee.
When you use language that elicits an emotional response, you can attract more clicks.
However, make sure that you add unique selling points.
Your Unique Selling Points
How is your product or service different from the competition?
In other words, what is your unique selling point (USP)?
Incorporating USPs into your meta titles can help generate more clicks.
For example, if I search for “electricians in NYC,” some of the top results include the following words:
- Best.
- Certified.
- 1-hour emergency service.
- Free estimates.
If you’re in desperate need of an electrician, you want someone who is the “best” or offers emergency service. These are unique selling points that attract clicks, but they can also help your SEO by incorporating keywords and describing your page’s content.
So, to sum up, a proper meta title:
- Is brief (up to 60 characters) and describes what the page is about.
- Incorporates your primary keyword for the page.
- Includes trigger words and USPs.
It may sound like a lot to include in a small amount of space, but it’s easier than you think.
Let’s look at some tips and tricks to make meta title writing easier and faster.
3 Hacks To Master Enterprise Meta Titles At Scale
1. Automate The Process
Automation has come a long way, but Google recently said AI-generated content is against their guidelines.
Would this include meta titles? I’m not sure, but you also don’t want to risk AI making thousands of page titles unreadable.
Instead, automate through:
- Searching for similar or exact titles.
- Offering advice to incorporate unique information (more below).
- Recommending synonyms for words.
- Using Python and Javascript to automate title creation.
If you use even minor forms of “automation,” it will help you generate titles faster.
2. Find Unconventional Ways To Incorporate Unique Information
One major challenge of writing meta titles at scale is that eventually, you run out of ideas.
In addition, if you sell similar products or variations of the same product, it may be challenging to create unique meta titles.
If your meta titles are too similar, look for unique information in unconventional places.
For example, your titles can include:
- Model numbers or names.
- SKU.
- Colors and size combinations.
- Review stars.
3. Authors, Dates, and Categories
If your enterprise posts a lot of news or blogs, you can easily add three things to make titles unique. The three we recommend are:
- The author’s name to the title.
- A publishing date.
- A category.
Since these are news and blog pages, no one will mind seeing this information at the end of the titles, ideally after a dash or pipe.
If you have an ecommerce store with third-party sellers, you can add in the seller’s name at the end to keep things unique.
Enterprise meta titles are challenging to write, but you can create unique titles that promote clicks and avoid cannibalization if you use these tips.
More resources:
- Enterprise SEO Content: Opportunity, Dynamic Creation & Scale
- When (& When Not) to Write Meta Descriptions
- Enterprise SEO Guide: Strategies, Tools, & More
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HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii lawmakers are on course to commit $600 million to a long-underfunded program providing housing and land leases to Native Hawaiians as they wrap up the current legislative session this week.
The allocations come after Hawaii tourism and state tax revenues rebounded from a COVID-19 pandemic crash. Lawmakers had a $2 billion general fund surplus this year instead of a massive revenue shortfall.
In accordance with Hawaii law, they're giving some of the bounty directly to taxpayers: $300 will go to individuals who earned less than $100,000 a year in 2021 and to couples who earned less than $200,000. Individuals and couples who earned more than those amounts will receive $100.
House and Senate lawmakers are expected to pass the refund legislation when it goes up for floor votes on Tuesday.
The $600 million for Native Hawaiian housing will help those eligible under The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1920.
The century-old law was meant to help Hawaiians be economically self-sufficient by providing them with land. People with at least 50% Hawaiian blood quantum can apply for a 99-year lease for $1 a year.
But Hawaii has been slow to award leases, and the waitlist for properties has more than 28,000 names on it.
Surveys by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands indicated some on the waitlist could instead get help with a down payment to buy a home on the market instead of signing a lease, so some of the allocation will go toward this.
Rep. Sylvia Luke, the chairwoman of the House Finance Committee, said lawmakers had a moral obligation to make a large commitment to help Native Hawaiians this session.
“If we’re not going to do it when we have a surplus, when are we ever going to do it?” Luke said last month during a “talk story” session over Zoom with the Council on Native Hawaiian Advancement.
State Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole, who is co-chair of the Native Hawaiian Caucus, called the funding “historic.”
People should expect to see significant home construction on Hawaiian home lands in the next five years, he said. Those who would prefer help with a down payment may be able to buy a home on the housing market right away instead of waiting for a home lands lease, he said.
“It’s going to be important for the next governor to put a team in place at the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to make sure that that money doesn’t go to waste,” Keohokalole said.
Gov. David Ige's second term ends in December and he's not allowed to run for a third term.
Together with funding and legislation for other Native Hawaiian issues this session, Keohokalole said lawmakers took the most significant action in favor of the Hawaiian community in 100 years.
Lawmakers are also putting $500 million into the state’s rainy day fund for emergencies. Ige had proposed putting $1 billion into it at the beginning of the session, but lawmakers balked at that amount.
The fund had $395 million in May 2020, when lawmakers raided it to balance the budget during the pandemic.
This year, the budget also includes $115 million in federal coronavirus relief money to build broadband infrastructure statewide and $33 million in state money to further expand broadband.
Flush coffers also allowed lawmakers to fund programs that hadn’t received money in years, like $26 million to pay for adult dental care for Medicare patients. Lawmakers had to cut funding for this when revenues crashed during the Great Recession and haven’t been able to restore it since. | https://www.sheltonherald.com/news/article/Flush-revenue-leads-means-funds-for-Native-17143165.php | 2022-05-03T02:09:07Z | https://www.sheltonherald.com/news/article/Flush-revenue-leads-means-funds-for-Native-17143165.php | false | 10 |
Germany will not make itself a party to the war between Russia and Ukraine by training Ukrainian soldiers, German government spokesperson Steffen Hebestreit said.
He added that the possibility of Ukraine striking Russian territory with weapons it had acquired from NATO countries would not change this.
“If a state is attacked it has the right to defend itself, and that right isn’t confined to its own territory,” he told a regular government news conference on Monday.
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A North Chicago man is dead after he was shot while mowing his lawn on Monday afternoon, authorities say.
According to police, the 49-year-old was mowing his lawn in the 1000 block of Jackson Street at approximately 1:25 p.m. when a vehicle drove past. An occupant of the vehicle then opened fire, striking the victim.
Police say that the man was transported to an area hospital, but died from his injuries shortly thereafter.
The vehicle ultimately fled the scene on Jackson Street, and police say that the victim appears to have been specifically targeted by the gunman.
The North Chicago Police Department has requested assistance from the Lake County Major Crime Task Force in the investigation. | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/north-chicago-man-fatally-shot-while-mowing-lawn-police-say/2822526/ | 2022-05-03T02:11:50Z | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/north-chicago-man-fatally-shot-while-mowing-lawn-police-say/2822526/ | true | null |
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Kolkata Knight Riders have been criticised for chopping and changing and using as many as 19 players so far this season, before the match against the Rajasthan Royals.
The criticism didn't deter KKR Coach Brendon McCullum as he gave left-arm spinner Anukul Roy a debut while bringing in all-rounder Shivam Mavi.
So when Shreyas Iyer won the toss, it was no surprise that he opted to field first. And his bowlers didn't let him down as they were on the money from the get go.
Umesh Yadav, who is enjoying a purple patch, got rid of Devdutt Padikkal (2) early, taking a splendid return catch on his follow through to see the back of the batter. That was a wicket-maiden!
Although Jos Buttler and Sanju Samson took to the attack, they didn't make most of the Powerplay and got only 38 for 1 in the first six overs.
As the innings progressed, Mavi, Sunil Narine and Anukul bowled some tight balls in the middle overs -- changing their pace, varying their lines and length, giving very little away.
Umesh who was brought back for his second spell in the 15th over, gave just five runs.
The bowling at the death was sensational -- other than Tim Southee who was knocked for a couple of sixes in the 19th over -- with just 44 coming off the last 5 overs. Not even a well-set Samson could get on top of the bowlers.
With figures of 0 for 19 off his four overs, Narine could be forgiven for his lethargic fielding on the day.
Debutant Anukul was exceptional with figures of 1 for 28 off his 4 overs. Not only did Mavi take Samson's big wicket, he was involved in sending Buttler back to the hut taking a catch off Southee's bowling. Southee picked two wickets despite going for a few.
The KKR attack prowled together and ensured that Rajasthan could barely set a par total. | https://www.rediff.com/cricket/report/ipl-2022-kkr-vs-rr-top-performers-kkr-bowlers-keep-it-tight/20220503.htm | 2022-05-03T02:18:18Z | https://www.rediff.com/cricket/report/ipl-2022-kkr-vs-rr-top-performers-kkr-bowlers-keep-it-tight/20220503.htm | false | 1 |
Sonoma County May Day March highlights local labor issues and immigration reform
Nearly 300 people marched Sunday in Santa Rosa to celebrate International Worker’s Day, rally around local labor issues and support the call for federal immigration reform.
The 1.4-mile march, called the Sonoma County May Day March , began at 1 p.m. in Santa Rosa’s Roseland neighborhood and ended in downtown at the Old Courthouse Square, where there were speeches and a theatrical performance.
A band full of saxophone players and drummers played music before local organizers began their speeches. And, a group of Aztec dancers performed as attendees waved Mexican flags in the air.
Marchers carried signs that said, “Que Viva Los Emigrantes” (Long Live the Emigrants) and “Solidaridad, (Solidarity) The Worker’s Struggle Has No Borders.”
Groups that were represented included North Bay Jobs with Justice, a local labor advocacy organization that is asking the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors to incorporate more protections for farmworkers into county policy.
Hosts of Sunday’s march included the volunteer immigration rights group Comité VIDA, the Graton Day Labor Center and the North Bay Labor Council.
Also among the agencies in attendance was Teamsters Local 665, a local labor union, which supports Amy’s Kitchen workers.
“Many people here today don’t have anyone advocating for them at all,” Mike Yates, president of Teamsters Local 665, said. ”Helping workers, whether they’re citizens or not citizens is incredibly important. We need to take care of people that aren’t being cared for by the rest of society.“
The march’s attendees also advocated for federal immigration reform, a promise of President Joe Biden’s administration that has yet to gather enough support among lawmakers.
Maria Guadalupe Sanchez, who moved to Santa Rosa in 2003 from Guadalajara, Mexico, has worked for Amy’s Kitchen since 2005.
“I’m here because I want better treatment, health care and insurance. I want to be treated with respect, ” she said of Sunday’s march.
You can reach Staff Writer Mya Constantino at mya.constantino@pressdemocrat.com. @searchingformya on Twitter. | https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news/santa-rosa-may-day-march-highlights-local-labor-issues-and-immigration-refo/ | 2022-05-03T02:18:31Z | https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news/santa-rosa-may-day-march-highlights-local-labor-issues-and-immigration-refo/ | false | 4 |
CAIRO — For the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr, the smell of freshly baked orange biscuits and powdered sugar-dusted cookies typically fills the air in Mona Abubakr's home. But due to higher prices, the Egyptian housewife this year made smaller quantities of the sweet treats, some of which she gives as gifts to relatives and neighbors.
The mother of three has also tweaked another tradition this Eid, which began Monday in Egypt and many countries and marks the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. She bought fewer outfits for her sons to wear during the three-day feast.
"I told them we have to compromise on some things in order to be able to afford other things," she said.
This year, Muslims around the world are observing Eid al-Fitr — typically marked with communal prayers, celebratory gatherings around festive meals and new clothes — in the shadow of a surge in global food prices exacerbated by the war in Ukraine. Against that backdrop, many are still determined to enjoy the holiday amid easing of coronavirus restrictions in their countries while, for others, the festivities are dampened by conflict and economic hardship.
At the largest mosque in Southeast Asia, tens of thousands of Muslims attended prayers Monday morning. The Istiqlal Grand Mosque in Indonesia's capital Jakarta was shuttered when Islam's holiest period coincided with the start of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 and was closed to communal prayers last year.
"Words can't describe how happy I am today after two years we were separated by pandemic. Today we can do Eid prayer together again," said Epi Tanjung after he and his wife worshipped at another Jakarta mosque. "Hopefully all of this will make us more faithful."
The mood was festive at Cairo's Al-Azhar Mosque where people congregated for the Eid prayer on Monday. One man threw lollipops in the air for kids to catch in celebration, before the prayer started, while other children played with balloons.
"I was really happy at seeing the gathering and the joy of the people for Eid," said one worshipper, Marwan Taher. "The atmosphere here really made me feel like it's Eid."
The war in Ukraine and sanctions on Russia have disrupted supplies of grain and fertilizer, driving up food prices at a time when inflation was already raging. A number of Muslim-majority countries are heavily reliant on Russia and Ukraine for much of their wheat imports, for instance.
Even before the Russian invasion, an unexpectedly strong global recovery from the 2020 coronavirus recession had created supply chain bottlenecks, causing shipping delays and pushing prices of food and other commodities higher.
In some countries, the fallout from the war in Ukraine is only adding to the woes of those already suffering from turmoil, displacement or poverty.
In Syria's rebel-held northwestern province of Idlib, Ramadan this year was more difficult than Ramadans past. Abed Yassin said he, his wife and three children now receive half the amounts of products — including chickpeas, lentils, rice and cooking oil — which last year they used to get from an aid group. It has made life more difficult.
Syria's economy has been hammered by war, Western sanctions, corruption and an economic meltdown in neighboring Lebanon where Syrians have billions of dollars stuck in Lebanese banks.
In the Gaza Strip, though streets and markets are bustling, many say they cannot afford much.
"The situation is difficult," said Um Musab, a mother of five, as she toured a traditional market in Gaza City. "Employees barely make a living but the rest of the people are crushed."
Mahmoud al-Madhoun, who bought some date paste, flour and oil to make Eid cookies, said financial conditions were going from bad to worse. "However, we are determined to rejoice," he added.
The Palestinian enclave, which relies heavily on imports, was already vulnerable before the Ukraine war as it had been under a tight Israeli-Egyptian blockade meant to isolate Hamas, its militant rulers.
Afghans are celebrating the first Eid since the Taliban takeover amid grim security and economic conditions. Many were cautious but poured into Kabul's largest mosques for prayers on Sunday, when the holiday started there, amid tight security.
Frequent explosions marred the period leading to Eid. These included fatal bombings, most claimed by the Islamic State affiliate known as IS in Khorasan Province, targeting ethnic Hazaras who are mostly Shiites, leaving many of them debating whether it was safe to attend Eid prayers at mosques.
"We want to show our resistance, that they cannot push us away," said community leader Dr. Bakr Saeed before Eid. "We will go forward."
Violence wasn't the only cause for worry. Since the Taliban takeover in August, Afghanistan's economy has been in a freefall with food prices and inflation soaring.
At a charity food distribution center in Kabul on Saturday, Din Mohammad, a father of 10, said he expected this Eid to be his worst.
"With poverty, no one can celebrate Eid like in the past," he said. "I wish we had jobs and work so we could buy something for ourselves, not have to wait for people to give us food."
Muslims follow a lunar calendar, and methodologies, including moon sighting, can lead to different countries — or Muslim communities — declaring the start of Eid on different days.
In Iraq, security issues also plague celebrations, with security forces going on high alert from Sunday to Thursday to avert possible attacks after a suicide bombing in Baghdad last year ahead of another major Islamic holiday killed dozens.
In India, the country's Muslim minority is reeling from vilification by hard-line Hindu nationalists who have long espoused anti-Muslim stances, with some inciting against Muslims. Tensions boiled over into violence at Ramadan, including stone-throwing between Hindu and Muslim groups. Muslim preachers cautioned the faithful to remain vigilant during Eid, which will be observed there on Tuesday.
Indian Muslims "are proactively preparing themselves to deal with the worst," said Ovais Sultan Khan, a rights activist. "Nothing is as it used to be for Muslims in India, including the Eid."
Still, many Muslims elsewhere rejoiced in reviving rituals disrupted by pandemic restrictions.
Millions of Indonesians crammed into trains, ferries and buses ahead of Eid as they poured out of major cities to celebrate with their families in villages in the world's most populous Muslim-majority country. The return of the tradition of homecoming caused great excitement after two years of subdued festivities due to pandemic restrictions.
"The longing for (the) Eid celebration in a normal way has finally been relieved today although the pandemic has not yet ended," said Hadiyul Umam, a resident of Jakarta.
Many in the capital flocked to shopping centers to buy clothes, shoes and sweets before the holiday despite pandemic warnings and food price surges.
Muslims in Malaysia were also in a celebratory mood after their country's borders fully reopened and COVID-19 measures were further loosened. Ramadan bazaars and shopping malls have been filled with shoppers ahead of Eid and many traveled to their hometowns.
"It's a blessing that we can now go back to celebrate," said sales manager Fairuz Mohamad Talib, who works in Kuala Lumpur. His family will celebrate at his wife's village, where they planned to visit neighbors.
"It's not about feasting but about getting together," he said ahead of the holiday. With COVID-19 still on his mind, the family will take precautions such as wearing masks during visits. "There will be no handshakes, just fist bumps."
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Karmini reported from Jakarta, Indonesia, and Gannon from Kabul, Afghanistan. Associated Press journalists Eileen Ng in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Wafaa Shurafa in Gaza City, Gaza Strip; Aijaz Hussain in Srinagar, India; Bassem Mroue in Beirut; Samya Kullab in Baghdad; Ahmed Hatem in Cairo and Paul Wiseman in Washington contributed reporting.
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Ambow Education Announces Second Half and Full Year 2021 Financial Results
Published: May. 2, 2022 at 5:30 PM EDT|Updated: 4 hours ago
BEIJING, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ambow Education Holding Ltd. ("Ambow" or the "Company") (NYSE American: AMBO), a leading cross-border career educational and technology service provider, today announced its financial and operating results for the third and fourth quarters of 2021, which have not been audited or reviewed by the Company's independent registered accounting firm, as well as its audited financial and operating results for the full fiscal year, ended December 31, 2021.
"We remained focused on strengthening our core competencies during the second half of 2021: creating and providing high-quality, technology-driven educational and career enhancement products and services," noted Dr. Jin Huang, Ambow's President and Chief Executive Officer. "Amid the fast-evolving environment, we skillfully adapted our business to new PRC regulatory requirements and achieved total revenues of RMB 496.9 million (US$ 78.0 million) in the full year 2021."
"I firmly believe that our long-standing ability to innovate and advance technology will continue to drive our sustainable growth. Our valuable patent portfolio encompassing a wide spectrum of educational technologies is unparalleled in the industry. Notably, our cutting-edge multimedia blackboard technology received a new U.S. patent in September 2021, underscoring our industry-leading technology capabilities. As both a pioneer and veteran in the career educational services sector, we also remain dedicated to the development of Industry-University collaborative and coordinated education. In October 2021, the Ministry of Education ("MoE") again added Ambow to its list of approved enterprises for the Industry-University Cooperation and Collaborative Education Project. Furthermore, in December 2021, MoE selected Ambow to its first group of companies for participation in its Education Program for Connecting Talent Supply and Demand to Promote Employment, affirming the exceptional quality of our collaborative projects," Dr. Huang added.
"Looking ahead, we will continue to deepen our commitment to addressing the career education sector's critical demands and harnessing our core capabilities to meet those needs with innovative services and products. Building on our 20-year proven track record, resilient business model and strategic efforts, we believe we are well positioned to deliver sustainable, long-term growth to our shareholders," concluded Dr. Huang.
Third Quarter 2021 Financial Highlights
- Net revenues in the third quarter of 2021 were RMB 76.2 million (US$ 11.8 million), compared with RMB 112.7 million (US$ 16.6 million) in the same period of 2020. The decrease was primarily due to the impact of the 2021 Implementing Rules for the Law for Promoting Private Education (the "2021 Implementing Rules") on the Company's compulsory education business ("K-9 business") from September 1, 2021, as well as a high base effect resulting from the one-month extension of the spring semester at the Company's K-12 schools in the third quarter of 2020 and fewer services provided at the Company's tutoring centers and training offices during the third quarter of 2021.
- Gross profit in the third quarter of 2021 was RMB 2.8 million (US$ 0.4 million), compared with RMB 6.5 million (US$ 1.0 million) in the same period of 2020. Gross profit margin was 3.7%, compared with 5.8% in the third quarter of 2020. The decreases in gross profit and gross margin were mainly attributable to the impact of the 2021 Implementing Rules on the Company's K-12 schools business.
- Operating expenses in the third quarter of 2021 decreased by 29.9% to RMB 66.7 million (US$ 10.4 million) from RMB 95.1 million (US$ 14.0 million) in the same period of 2020. The decrease was primarily attributable to reduced impairment loss on long-lived assets and stringent expense controls to improve operating efficiency.
- Operating loss in the third quarter of 2021 was RMB 63.9 million (US$ 9.9 million), compared with RMB 88.6 million (US$ 13.1 million) in the same period of 2020.
- Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders was RMB 31.9 million (US$ 4.9 million), or RMB 0.68 (US$ 0.11) per basic and diluted share, compared with a net loss of RMB 84.5 million (US$ 12.5 million), or RMB 1.94 (US$ 0.29) per basic and diluted share, in the same period of 2020. The income was mainly attributable to the gain on disposal of the Company's subsidiaries of RMB 10.8 million (US$ 1.7 million), the gain on the forgiven PPP loan of RMB 9.3 million (US$ 1.4 million), as well as a reversal of income tax payable of RMB 62.8 million (US$ 9.7 million) due to the expiration of its five-year claw-back period during the third quarter of 2021.
Fourth Quarter 2021 Financial Highlights
- Net revenues in the fourth quarter of 2021 were RMB 118.9 million (US$ 18.7 million), compared with RMB 173.5 million (US$ 26.6 million) in the same period of 2020. The decrease was primarily due to the 2021 Implementing Rules to the Company's K-12 schools business from September 2021 being brought into effect, as well as the regulatory changes to our tutoring business in the second half of 2021.
- Gross profit in the fourth quarter of 2021 was RMB 33.9 million (US$ 5.3 million), compared with RMB 66.1 million (US$ 10.1 million) in the same period of 2020. Gross profit margin was 28.5%, compared with 38.1% in the third quarter of 2020. The decreases in gross profit and gross margin were mainly attributable to the decrease in net revenues.
- Operating expenses in the fourth quarter of 2021 increased by 8.9% to RMB 68.4 million (US$ 10.7 million) from RMB 62.8 million (US$ 9.6 million) in the same period of 2020. The increase was primarily due to additional research and development expenditures.
- Operating loss in the fourth quarter of 2021 was RMB 34.4 million (US$ 5.4 million), compared with an operating income of RMB 3.3 million (US$ 0.5 million) in the same period of 2020.
- Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders was RMB 37.0 million (US$ 5.8 million), or RMB 0.79 (US$ 0.12) per basic and diluted share, compared with a net income of RMB 11.0 million (US$ 1.7 million), or RMB 0.23 (US$ 0.04) per basic and diluted share, in the same period of 2020. The net loss was mainly caused by the decrease in the gross profit stemming from the impact of the 2021 Implementing Rules on the Company's K-12 schools business.
- As of December 31, 2021, Ambow maintained strong cash resources of RMB 177.0 million (US$ 27.8 million), comprised of cash and cash equivalents of RMB 157.4 million (US$ 24.7 million), short-term investments of RMB 17.8 million (US$ 2.8 million) and restricted cash of RMB 1.8 million (US$ 0.3 million).
Full Fiscal Year 2021 Financial Highlights
- Net revenues in fiscal year 2021 decreased by 6.6% to RMB 496.9 million (US$ 78.0 million) from RMB 532.0 million (US$ 81.5 million) in 2020. The decrease was primarily due to the 2021 Implementing Rules to the Company's K-12 schools business coming into effect, as well as the regulatory changes to our tutoring business in the second half of 2021.
- Gross profit in fiscal year 2021 increased by 8.9% to RMB 157.3 million (US$ 24.7 million) from RMB 144.5 million (US$ 22.1 million) in 2020. Gross profit margin was 31.7%, compared with 27.2% in 2020. The increases in gross profit and gross margin were mainly attributable to stringent cost controls during 2021.
- Operating expenses in fiscal year 2021 decreased by 6.9% to RMB 250.5 million (US$ 39.3 million) from RMB 269.0 million (US$ 41.2 million) in 2020. The decrease was primarily attributable to reduced impairment loss on long-lived assets during 2021.
- Operating loss in fiscal year 2021 was RMB 93.2 million (US$ 14.6 million), compared with RMB 124.6 million (US$ 19.1 million) in 2020.
- Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders was RMB 3.0 million (US$ 0.5 million), or RMB 0.06 (US$ 0.01) per basic and diluted share, compared with a net loss of RMB 62.7 million (US$ 9.6 million), or RMB 1.41 (US$ 0.22) per basic and diluted share, in 2020. The income was mainly attributable to the gain on the disposal of the Company's subsidiaries of RMB 12.2 million (US$ 1.9 million), the gain on the forgiven PPP loan of RMB 9.3 million (US$ 1.5 million), as well as a reversal of income tax payable of RMB 62.8 million (US$ 9.7 million) due to the expiration of its five-year claw-back period during 2021.
Impact of 2021 Implementing Rules for the Law for Promoting Private Education
On May 14, 2021, the People's Republic of China's State Council promulgated the 2021 Implementing Rules for the Law for Promoting Private Education (the "2021 Implementing Rules"), which became effective on September 1, 2021. The Implementing Rules prohibit foreign-invested enterprises established in China and social organizations whose actual controllers are foreign parties from controlling private schools that provide compulsory education by means of mergers, acquisitions, contractual arrangements, etc., and private schools providing compulsory education are prohibited from conducting transactions with their related parties.
To comply with the 2021 Implementing Rules, the Company planned to sell its business providing compulsory education services at its three K-12 schools to a third party on September 1, 2021. The Company has found a third party buyer and signed a definitive sales agreement, which is currently under registration process and expected to be completed within one year from December 31, 2021. As the transaction was not closed as of December 31, 2021, and such business did not meet the definition of a "component" under US GAAP to be presented as a discontinued operation, the Company recorded the assets and liabilities of the K-9 business as "Held for Sale" in accordance with ASC 360. The assets and liabilities of the K-9 business classified as held for sale were presented separately in the asset and liability sections, respectively, of the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2021.
The Company's financial and operating results for the third quarter and fourth quarters of 2021, as well as the full fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 can also be found on its Form 6-K and 20-F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov.
Exchange Rate Information
This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at a specified rate solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all amounts translated from RMB to U.S. dollars for the third quarter and first nine months of 2021 are based on the effective exchange rate of 6.4434 as of September 30, 2021; all amounts translated from RMB to U.S. dollars for the third quarter and first nine months of 2020 are based on the effective exchange rate of 6.7896 as of September 30, 2020; all amounts translated from RMB to U.S. dollars for the fourth quarter and fiscal year of 2021 are based on the effective exchange rate of 6.3726 as of December 30, 2021; all amounts translated from RMB to U.S. dollars for the fourth quarter and fiscal year of 2020 are based on the effective exchange rate of 6.5250 as of December 31, 2020. The exchange rates were according to the middle rate as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the U.S. Federal Reserve Board. Fluctuations in financial highlights are based on RMB amounts.
About Ambow Education Holding Ltd.
Ambow Education Holding Ltd. is a leading cross-border career educational and technology service provider, offering high-quality, individualized services and products. With its extensive network of regional service hubs complemented by a dynamic proprietary learning platform and distributors, Ambow provides its services and products to students in China and the United States of America.
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School: McCormick Junior High
Student name: Maia Wiley
Grade level: 8
Parents’ names: Laurie and Joseph Wiley
Maia Wiley, who is an eighth grade student at McCormick Junior High, was selected as Laramie County School District 1’s Student of the Week for the week of May 2.
“Maia is an outstanding student,” language arts teacher Suzanne Szabo said. “She works hard to maintain top grades every quarter by going above and beyond in her assignments while balancing outside activities.”
According to the committee, Wiley’s academic strength is math as she is already taking a high school honors math course. She is a member of the schools’ track team and is a fourth year orchestra student.
“She is kind, responsible and respectful in class and uses class time wisely,” Spanish teacher Janet Stewart said. “She deserves recognition for being an upstanding citizen.”
Outside of school, Wiley enjoys playing the violin. She also likes to ride horses and participates in 4-H.
“She is one of the hardest workers and nicest students,” music teacher Leslie Fox said. “She is always on task, focused, listening to directions and meeting expectations.”
Wiley’s future goal is to be successful as she is still considering her options as she grows up.
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Broadened Criteria For Returning Visa Holders
The Government is broadening the ability for residence class visa holders to re-enter New Zealand, Minister for COVID-19 Response Chris Hipkins has announced.
The change means residence class visa holders not vaccinated against COVID-19 will be able to enter New Zealand from 6 May.
The change allows New Zealand Permanent Residents, and Australian Citizens ordinarily resident in New Zealand, to travel in and out of the country.
“Under the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Air Border) Order, and because of the public health risk at the time, unvaccinated residence visa holders have not been able to enter New Zealand since November 2021,” Chris Hipkins said.
“I am now directing a variation to the Order, on the basis of the high numbers of people in New Zealand who are vaccinated, combined with how common the Omicron variant has become. This means the risk posed to our healthcare system from overseas returnees is now much lower.
“I acknowledge the difficulties some residents have faced in remaining overseas during this period and I am pleased we are able to make this change.
“As we’ve previously said, caution has served us well during the past two years. As we continue to move through the Omicron outbreak and peak, we will continue to remove restrictions when advised it is safe to do so – as we always said we would.”
In the first instance, the broadened criteria for return is being enabled by the Director-General of Health signing a class exemption which allows unvaccinated travellers holding either a Permanent Resident Visa or a Resident Visa, and Australian Citizens who live in New Zealand, to enter the country.
The class exemption will not prevent people in other groups from continuing to apply for exemptions based on their individual circumstances.
From 11:59pm NZ time 5 May, when the class exemption goes into effect, a manual process will be used to approve Traveller Declarations made by unvaccinated people in these groups.
Travellers whose flights to New Zealand depart after 11:59pm NZ time 5 May, need to call the New Zealand Traveller Declaration Contact Centre (on +64 4 9315799, for international callers; 0800 359 269, for NZ-based callers; and 1800 359 269, for Australia-based callers) for details on how to make their Traveller Declaration.
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The latest set of games is coming to PlayStation in May 2022. We still have a month of free PS Plus games before the PS Plus update, and the May 2022 list of games leaked earlier than expected. A day after they were leaked, Sony officially confirmed the lineup of free PlayStation Plus games for May 2022 and when they will be available. PS Now will announce its May 2022 free games in May 2022, ahead of the next PlayStation Plus game release date.
PlayStation Plus users won’t have to wait long to announce free PS4 and PS5 games in May 2022. PS Plus Games March 2022 Four PS4 and PS5 games will be added to your roster in March 2022, and you can now add them to your library if you have an active PS Plus subscription. PlayStation Plus Free Games May 2022: FIFA 22, Curse of Reaper, Reaper, and Tribe of Midgard.
- Dungeon Defenders: Awakened – 3rd May
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- Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising – 10th May
- The Centennial Case: A Shijma Story – 12th May
- Evil Dead: The Game – 13th May
- Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong – 19th May
- Deadcraft – 19th May
- Yurukill: The Calumniation Game – 25th May
- Sniper Elite 5 – 26th May
- Pac-Man Museum+ – 27th May
- Kao the Kangaroo – 27th May
The May 2022 PlayStation Plus collection includes EA Sports FIFA 22 and two roguelike games, as well as Reaper’s Curse and Tribes of Midgard. Games coming to PlayStation Plus in May 2022 include FIFA 22 on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, Tribes of Midgard on both consoles, and Curse of Reaper on PlayStation 4 only.
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VANCOUVER, BC, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (TSX: ASM) (NYSE American: ASM) (FSE: GV6) ("Avino" or "the Company"), announced that in line with its strategic plans to become an intermediate producer in Mexico, the Company has granted Endurance Gold Corporation (EDG – TSX.V; ENDGF – OTC Pink; 3EG – Berlin Open Market, or "Endurance") the right to acquire an option to earn 100% ownership of the former Minto Gold Mine, Olympic and Kelvin gold prospects contained within a parcel of crown grants and mineral claims (the "Olympic Claims").
The Olympic Claims are owned by Avino and are located on the north and south shores of BC Hydro's Carpenter Lake Reservoir in the Bridge River Valley, east of the Royal Shear trend.
"As part of Avino's ongoing plans and recent strategic acquisition of La Preciosa, our goal is to focus on expanding our current mining complex, and advancing towards intermediate producer status", said David Wolfin, President and CEO of Avino. "To divest of this non-core asset which has previously been inactive, allows us to transform quicker and emerge stronger by focusing on our core operations in Mexico."
Under the terms of the letter agreement, Endurance can earn a 100% interest in the Olympic Claims if they pay Avino a total cash consideration in the aggregate amount of $100,000, issue up to a total of 1,500,000 common shares ('Shares') of Endurance and incur exploration expenditures in the aggregate amount of $300,000; all of which is to be incurred by December 31, 2024.
In the event that Endurance earns the 100% interest, the Olympic Claims will be subject to a 2% net smelter return royalty ("NSR"), of which 1% NSR can be purchased by the Endurance for $750,000 and the remaining balance of the NSR can be purchased for $1,000,000.
As part of the final requirement to earn its interest, Endurance agreed to grant to Avino 750,000 share purchase warrants ("Warrants") by December 31, 2024, that offer Avino the option to purchase additional shares in the Company for a period of three years from the date of issuance. The exercise price of the Warrants will be set at a 25% premium to the 20-day VWAP share price at the issuance date. During the Option, if Endurance is successful in defining a compliant mineral resource of at least 500,000 gold-equivalent ounces on the Olympic Claims then Endurance will be obliged to pay Avino a $1,000,000 discovery bonus.
The Option agreement is subject to the TSX Venture Exchange acceptance, and any Shares or Warrants to be issued will be subject to a four-month hold period on issuance as per the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange.
Avino is primarily a silver producer from its wholly owned Avino Mine near Durango, Mexico. The Company's silver, gold and copper production remains unhedged. The Company's mission and strategy is to create shareholder value through its focus on profitable organic growth at the historic Avino Property and the strategic acquisition of mineral exploration and mining properties. We are committed to managing all business activities in a safe, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective manner, while contributing to the well-being of the communities in which we operate. We encourage you to connect with us on Twitter at @Avino_ASM and on LinkedIn at Avino Silver & Gold Mines. To view the Avino Mine VRIFY tour, please click here.
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David Wolfin
President & Chief Executive Officer
This news release contains "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (together, the "forward looking statements") within the meaning of applicable securities laws and the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, as there can be no assurance that the future circumstances, outcomes or results anticipated in or implied by such forward-looking statements will occur or that plans, intentions or expectations upon which the forward-looking statements are based will occur. While we have based these forward-looking statements on our expectations about future events as at the date that such statements were prepared, the statements are not a guarantee that such future events will occur and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors which could cause events or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. No assurance can be given that the Company's Avino Property nor the La Preciosa Property have the amount of the mineral resources indicated in their reports or that such mineral resources may be economically extracted. Such factors and assumptions include, among others, the effects of general economic conditions, the price of gold, silver and copper, changing foreign exchange rates and actions by government authorities, uncertainties associated with legal proceedings and negotiations and misjudgments in the course of preparing forward-looking information. In addition, there are known and unknown risk factors which could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Known risk factors include risks associated with project development; the need for additional financing; operational risks associated with mining and mineral processing; the COVID-19 pandemic; volatility in the global financial markets; fluctuations in metal prices; title matters; uncertainties and risks related to carrying on business in foreign countries; environmental liability claims and insurance; reliance on key personnel; the potential for conflicts of interest among certain of our officers, directors or promoters with certain other projects; the absence of dividends; currency fluctuations; competition; dilution; the volatility of the our common share price and volume; tax consequences to U.S. investors; and other risks and uncertainties. Although we have attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. We are under no obligation to update or alter any forward-looking statements except as required under applicable securities laws. For more detailed information regarding the Company including its risk factors, investors are directed to the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F and other periodic reports that its files with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
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The European Union shared a Statement of Objections earlier today in which it criticizes how Apple restricts the NFC technology on the iPhone to its own payments platform. Now a report from Bloomberg reveals that PayPal was one of the companies that supported the EU’s antitrust complaints against Apple Pay.
Citing sources familiar with the matter, the report claims that PayPal helped “spur a formal antitrust complaint” against Apple and Apple Pay with the European Commission. PayPal, which offers an NFC-based “tap-to-pay” feature for Android users, is not allowed to offer the same option on the iPhone.
However, Bloomberg says that PayPal was only “one of multiple companies” that made formal complaints about the situation to the European Commission.
iPhone 6 was the first Apple smartphone to feature NFC technology, which allows data transmission between two devices when they are in close proximity to each other. However, NFC on the iPhone was exclusive to Apple Pay, the company’s platform that lets users register their credit and debit cards to pay in stores using their phone or Apple Watch.
In 2017, Apple partially opened up access to the iPhone’s NFC chip to developers with iOS 11. However, the company never allowed payment apps to use this API. In a recent statement, Apple said that Apple Pay is “only one of many options available to European consumers for making payments,” although it’s the only one that works with NFC on the iPhone.
Earlier this year, Apple announced “Tap to Pay” for iPhone, which turns the phone into a contactless card terminal for receiving payments via third-party apps. However, this still doesn’t let other apps provide their own NFC payment solutions on iPhone.
9to5Mac’s Take
While today’s EU statement is only a “preliminary view,” it’s becoming clear that Apple will face a number of challenges when it comes to restricting features from its devices to its own platforms. There’s a possibility that, in the future, Apple will be forced to open up NFC to any developer.
As suggested by 9to5Mac’s Ben Lovejoy, Apple could easily get rid of all the antitrust allegations by dropping some of these restrictions on developers, while also letting users choose which apps they want to use as default. However, it doesn’t seem that Apple is willing to give up so easily.
Personally, I don’t think opening up the iOS ecosystem would hurt users or even Apple itself. As Lovejoy said, most users would probably keep using Apple’s services as default. And in terms of security, I’m sure the company has ways to ensure that only legitimate payment apps have access to the NFC API.
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