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DENTON, Texas, May 3, 2022
DENTON, Texas, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sally Beauty is known as the ultimate hair color and care destination. With a vast assortment spanning across hair color, care, nails, and award-winning, innovative tools, the retailer has the beauty DIY'er covered with professional-quality products.
Some of Sally Beauty's very own brands are among the most loved and most successful. Take ion®, a line of professional-quality products across various categories that first launched over 25 years ago and is the retailer's number one brand. One of its latest innovations, the best-in-tech ion® LUXE Supercharged Hair Dryer, just brought home a 2022 Glamour Beauty Award, a 2022 Good Housekeeping Best Beauty Award, and has a nearly five-star rating. Fueled by an insight-driven approach, the retailer has also launched brands such as Texture ID, Beauty Secrets, Beyond the Zone, GVP, and Strawberry Leopard, the company's first hair color brand specifically focused on vivid shades. "Consumers are searching for unique products that align with their values, allow for self-expression, and include quality ingredients," said Maryann Herskowitz, Group Vice President of Merchandising, Sally Beauty. "This fueled the creation of the conditioning hair color line we launched last Fall with a vibrant range of 18 customizable shades."
Through the product development process, Sally Beauty determined consumers care just as much about maintaining their hair color as they do about applying it. Six months after Strawberry Leopard's successful color launch, Sally Beauty has expanded the line to include care products specifically formulated to protect and strengthen vivid hair for all hair types. "Sally Beauty is continuously looking for ways we can evolve by listening to our consumers and discovering unique, untapped areas in the market," said Pamela Kohn, Chief Merchandising Officer, Sally Beauty. "Our long-standing strategic direction as a retailer has been to arm individuals with the very best products to achieve the looks they desire. We have seen success building brands from the ground up that deliver on what our consumers are asking for, and oftentimes, what they don't even know they need."
The complete Strawberry Leopard hair care line is infused with Provitamin B5 and Mango Oil for hydration, Rice Protein for strengthening, and Shea Butter for moisture.
- SHAMPOO: This new shampoo gently cleanses to help maintain even the most vivid colors that are prone to fading.
- CONDITIONER: This new, ultra-hydrating conditioner preserves vibrant color, replenishes vital moisture proteins, and helps retain length without being too heavy.
- COLOR SEALING SPRAY: Used on damp or dry hair, this leave-in spray helps to lock in vivid hair color, prevent color bleeding, and extend the life of hair color.
- UV & HEAT PROTECTOR CREAM: This lightweight styling cream can be used for air-drying or heat styling and helps to smooth and protect hair against UV and heat damage - both of which are known to affect the vibrancy and longevity of hair color.
"All Strawberry Leopard products are vegan, cruelty-free, gluten-free, and do not contain ammonia, ethyl alcohol, or PPD," shared Steve Chattin, Vice President of Global Product Development, Sally Beauty. "We developed an exclusive Nouribond™ technology that is incorporated into our Strawberry Leopard hair color and care lines so consumers can confidently change their hair color while maintaining hair health and vibrancy."
This is just the beginning of Strawberry Leopard and Sally Beauty's ongoing product development efforts. "Due to the tremendous consumer response, we will continue harnessing the best ingredients and product innovation. Expect to see more from Sally Beauty's exclusive brands like Strawberry Leopard," added Kohn.
Strawberry Leopard is exclusively available at Sally Beauty and StrawberryLeopardHair.com.
Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SBH), as the leader in professional hair color, sells and distributes professional beauty supplies globally through its Sally Beauty Supply and Beauty Systems Group businesses. Sally Beauty Supply stores offer up to 7,000 products for hair color, hair care, nails, and skin care through proprietary brands such as Ion®, Generic Value Products®, Beyond the Zone® and Silk Elements® as well as professional lines such as Wella®, Clairol®, OPI®, Conair® and L'Oreal®. Beauty Systems Group stores, branded as CosmoProf® or Armstrong McCall® stores, along with its outside sales consultants, sell up to 10,000 professionally branded products including Paul Mitchell®, Wella®, Matrix®, Schwarzkopf®, Kenra®, Goldwell®, Joico® and Olaplex®, intended for use in salons and for resale by salons to retail consumers. For more information about Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc., please visit https://www.sallybeautyholdings.com/.
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LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — Former Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely says Casey White, who escaped the Lauderdale County Detention Center, has a history of violence. Blakely said he deescalated a standoff involving White in 2015.
Blakely sat down with News 19 Investigative Reporter Dallas Parker Monday afternoon.
The former sheriff says he’s known White since he was a little boy. But White was a man on the run from law enforcement in two states when Blakely encountered him in December 2015.
Blakely said White broke into his ex-girlfriend’s house, shot at two of her friends, and shot and killed her dog in early December 2015. That’s when, Blakely said, White went on a hunt for a car, attempting two carjackings and successfully stealing the third car.
Following a late-night chase, Limestone County deputies cornered White. That’s when the man began pleading for the sheriff to intervene.
“I got there just a few minutes afterward,” Blakely said. “Everybody was there with AR-15s and Casey is standing out in the middle of the roadway with two Glock 40 caliber pistols, one stuck to each side of his head talking about killing himself.”
Blakely said White wanted him to call his mother and tell her he loved her.
“I kept trying to talk Casey into surrendering, telling him nothing was going to happen,” the former sheriff said. “He said ‘oh yeah, I’m gonna make y’all kill me.’ I put him in my truck and brought him back up to the jail where he stayed for a couple of years before actually getting sentenced and being sent to the penitentiary.”
White received a 75-year state prison term for the events described by Blakely.
The former sheriff said once White was transferred to the Donaldson Correctional Facility in Bessemer, he began receiving letters from him.
“He wrote me several times, telling me that he could solve a murder for Lauderdale county and that he knew where we could find a body in Limestone County.”
In further correspondence, Blakely tells News 19 that White was desperate for a transfer.
“It’s my understanding, according to Casey, he had been shanked a couple of times while there in prison,” Blakely said. “He didn’t like it down there and wanted to get back in a county jail.”
Blakely said White outlined where his investigators could find a woman’s body in Limestone County, but nothing ever came out of the search.
But White would confess to the 2015 murder of Connie Ridgeway. He was charged with her murder in 2020. White later pleaded not guilty by reason of mental disease to those charges. Prosecutors said White claimed he was paid to kill the Rogersville woman.
White was set to go to trial in April 2022, leading to his return to the Lauderdale County Detention Center for pre-trial motions. But his trial was continued to June.
Now White is on the run with the jail’s assistant director of corrections, Vicky White.
“They’re probably trying to put as much distance between themselves and this area as they possibly can,” Blakely said.
The former sheriff issued a warning to the public.
“I would suggest anyone that comes in contact with him, just be extremely cautious. Not only that, any officer that comes in contact with him.”
And an invitation to Casey White.
“Call me and come see me, and we’ll see if we can’t get this mess straightened out.” | https://www.wrbl.com/news/alabama-news/news-19-exclusive-former-limestone-county-sheriff-recalls-2015-standoff-with-casey-white/ | 2022-05-03T14:40:51Z | https://www.wrbl.com/news/alabama-news/news-19-exclusive-former-limestone-county-sheriff-recalls-2015-standoff-with-casey-white/ | true | 5 |
LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spectators and jockeys chomping at the bit for the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby will have a clean and safe experience thanks to Pittsburgh-based drone technology company AERAS.
For the second consecutive year, the company will sanitize the exterior seating area at Churchill Downs using its patented charged-electrostatic drones. As the Derby returns to full capacity this year, AERAS also will use its innovative drone technology to power wash portions of the exterior at the racetrack for the oldest continuously held sporting event in the United States.
"We had an awesome experience working with Pritchard Sports and Churchill Downs last spring and we are excited to expand this partnership at this year's Derby," said Eric Lloyd, AERAS CEO and co-founder. "AERAS' technology gives spectators, staff and athletes peace of mind to know they're having the cleanest and best experience possible."
AERAS' pressure washing drone allows the company to provide cleaning services in a more effective, efficient and environmentally conscious manner. By using drones to clean surfaces in a way it's never been done before, AERAS prides itself on prioritizing precision and speed while mitigating risk. Its innovative and groundbreaking technology enables AERAS' fleet to be the most powerful pressure washing drones on the market.
"Cleanliness is always noticed," said Mike Anderson, president of Churchill Downs Racetrack. "This partnership with AERAS will help our team to deliver a memorable and superior guest experience at the Kentucky Derby and throughout the year at Churchill Downs."
AERAS debuted its AER-Force sanitization technology at last year's Kentucky Derby, the largest post-COVID in-person event at the time. Public health officials linked fewer than 10 COVID cases to the event. Since then, AERAS has not only continued to provide massive venues with cost-effective, large-scale sanitization options while eliminating all human error, but also expanded its technological capabilities to include applications in pressure washing, precision agriculture, infrastructure and other industries.
"We're ecstatic to move forward with a long-term partnership with Churchill Downs that implements our latest drone innovations," said Justin Melanson, chief innovation officer and co-founder. "As we look forward to the 150th Derby in 2024, we know the race is on to continue to find ways to help Pritchard Sports and Entertainment use technology to improve the fan experience at these events."
Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, AERAS is an innovative drone technology company setting new standards in the deployment and application of unmanned aerial systems. The company specializes in innovative drone technology applications for commercial sanitization, exterior building and window treatment, precision agriculture, infrastructure and public safety. As the only company certified by the FAA to use its patented, charged-electrostatic drone to sanitize indoor and outdoor venues, AERAS revolutionized how drones are used.
The company has pioneered and introduced its technology, fleet of custom drones, and proprietary software to markets throughout North America. Since 2020, AERAS has been at the forefront of UAS Research and Development as it sets the standards in drone technology.
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On Friday morning, Helper City once again celebrated Arbor Day with tree plantings. This year, the plantings took place around the Walt Borla Baseball Field. Four maple trees were selected by the Helper Tree Board and planted by volunteers.
Helper City Mayor Lenise Peterman explained that maple trees are excellent shade trees. The idea is to create an area at the perimeter of the field that will increase the enjoyment of patrons watching baseball games during the hotter months.
“Helper City continues on the path of sustainability and caring for our natural assets,” said Mayor Peterman. “As a Tree City recipient, we continue to show support of our tree strategy with tree plantings at public locations throughout the city.”
Last year, the plantings took place at the city pool. Mayor Peterman said that the importance of trees is not to be underestimated as they are an essential and critical component of life. | https://etvnews.com/annual-helper-city-arbor-day-tree-planting-commences/ | 2022-05-03T14:42:14Z | https://etvnews.com/annual-helper-city-arbor-day-tree-planting-commences/ | false | null |
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Police released images Tuesday of seven people of interest in the fatal shooting of a Fells Point bouncer early Monday morning.
Marco Nunez, the 30-year-old bouncer of Rodos Bar, was found with multiple gunshot wounds in the 1700 block of Thames Street around 1 a.m. Monday. He was pronounced dead at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Homicide detectives are looking to identify and question three men and four women pictured in a release:
female 1a, BPD
female 2, BPD
female 3 and male 2, BPD
female 4, BPD
male 1, BPD
male 2a, BPD
male 3a, BPD
Male 3b, BPD
Baltimore Police urge anyone who recognizes the people to call detectives at (410) 396-2100.
Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday announced the state will match the Metro Crime Stoppers’ $8,000 reward for information in the slaying, doubling the reward to $16,000.
Tips can be sent to Metro Crime Stoppers Maryland at 1-866-756-2587. | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2588380185036/28-year-old-shot-in-syracuse-s-washington-square-neighborhood | 2022-05-03T14:42:31Z | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2588380185036/28-year-old-shot-in-syracuse-s-washington-square-neighborhood | false | 436 |
TORONTO (AP) — New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone saw Gleyber Torres coming to the plate with the go-ahead run in scoring position, and had one thought.
“I was thinking, ‘No one better right now,’ and he put a great swing on it,” Boone said.
Torres homered early, then hit a tiebreaking single in the ninth inning as the Yankees won their 10th straight game, beating the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 Monday night.
“That’s a good win against a really good team,” Boone said.
It’s the longest winning streak in the majors this season, and New York’s longest since a 13-game run last Aug. 14-27.
“We’re playing really good baseball,” Yankees starter Jordan Montgomery said. “We’re doing what it takes to win, just playing good defense, situational hitting. It’s nice to win close games.”
The Yankees have won at least 17 of their first 23 games for the eighth time, and the first since 2003. New York’s 17-6 record is the best in the majors.
Giancarlo Stanton singled off Yimi Garcia (0-2) to begin the New York ninth, ending a streak of four perfect innings by Blue Jays relievers. Pinch-runner Tim Locastro stole second, but Josh Donaldson grounded out and Aaron Hicks struck out before Torres lined a single to center field.
“It’s special,” Torres said. “Every time when I do little things and help my team get a win, that’s great to me.”
Boone said Torres has the ability to succeed in pivotal situations.
“In that spot right there, that’s when Gleyber is at his best,” Boone said. “Runner out there, Garcia is a tough guy, especially against right-handed hitters. Just a great approach the other way there, and game-winner.”
Clay Holmes (2-0) pitched 1 1-3 innings for the win and Chad Green worked a perfect ninth for his first save in three chances.
Torres opened the scoring with a two-out, two-run drive off Ross Stripling in the fourth, his third homer of the season.
The Blue Jays dropped to 9-3 in one-run games. Toronto has scored three runs or fewer in five of its past six games.
“Right now every game is close and we haven’t really got it going offensively,” Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo said. “But I believe we will.”
New York put runners at the corners with one out in the third but Stripling struck out Aaron Judge and got Anthony Rizzo to fly out. Judge had homered in his past three games, and had hit five home runs in his previous five games.
Montgomery faced the minimum through three innings but the Blue Jays tied it in the bottom of the fourth. George Springer singled and scored on Bo Bichette’s RBI double. Bichette advanced on a fly ball and later scored on Matt Chapman’s two-out single.
Chapman struck out against Jonathan Loáisiga to end the sixth, stranding Bichette at third.
Toronto’s Alejandro Kirk drew a leadoff walk against reliever Miguel Castro in the seventh and Tyler Heineman hit a two-out double, but Holmes came on and got Springer to ground out.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit back-to-back singles off Holmes in the eighth but Chapman grounded into an inning-ending double play, Toronto’s third of the game.
Montgomery gave up two runs and six hits in five-plus innings. He walked none and struck out five.
Stripling allowed two runs and five hits in four innings. He walked none and struck out three.
ALL PRESENT
All members of the Yankees’ active roster were permitted to cross the border into Canada, indicating they are vaccinated against COVID-19. Canada’s government requires a person must have received a second vaccine dose — or one dose of Johnson & Johnson — at least 14 days prior to entry.
WEB GEM
Stanton leaped to the top of the right-field wall to haul in Chapman’s deep drive in the second.
“Amazing,” Torres said. “I think it’s No. 1 on SportsCenter for a week. Huge catch.”
BRONX BOMBERS
The Yankees are 14-1 when they hit at least one home run.
RIVERA ABSENT
Blue Jays third base coach Luis Rivera was away from the team because he is a close contact of a COVID-19 infection. First base coach Mark Budzinksi coached third and field coordinator Gil Kim went to first.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Yankees: OF Joey Gallo (tight left groin) was out of the lineup for the second straight day. Boone said Gallo was available to pinch-hit. Gallo left Saturday’s game at Kansas City in the fifth inning. … INF Miguel Anudujar joined the Yankees as a taxi squad player.
Blue Jays: LHP Hyun Jin Ryu (forearm) will make a rehab start for Triple-A Buffalo this Saturday.
UP NEXT
Yankees RHP Jameson Taillon (1-1, 3.26) starts Tuesday against Blue Jays RHP Alek Manoah (4-0, 1.44). Manoah is 2-0 with a 1.53 ERA in three career starts against the Yankees.
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4-year-old shot in head by 9-year-old handling gun, deputies in Texas say
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTVT) - A 4-year-old boy was shot in the head Monday, and authorities said the gun was fired by his 9-year-old brother.
The sheriff’s department is now trying to piece together how that boy got the gun, as the younger child fights for his life in critical condition.
The 9-year-old boy was seen standing with his hands bagged as a shooting investigation swirled around him.
Investigators say the accidental shooting happened around 12:20 p.m. Monday. They believe he got the gun from an uncle.
“An uncle was visiting the residence. He does not normally live there, and he had a gun. The 9-year-old male found the gun and accidentally discharged, striking the 4-year-old in the head,” said Major Susan Cotter of Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
In the immediate aftermath, family members drove the little boy to a nearby hospital, where he was taken via lifeflight to the medical center.
Investigators say because there were seven or eight people at the house during the shooting, a number of people were seen with bags over their hands.
Neighbors who are used to the quietness of suburban life said the proliferation of guns is making them nervous.
“That’s all you hear all the time all day is more shootings. Since the guns, you’ve been able to be free with guns. It’s horrible,” an unidentified neighbor said.
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How many times have we heard the sports cliché about a team as family?
In the case of the men’s basketball team representing the United States at the 24th Summer Deaflympics, currently underway in Caxias do Sul, Brazil, it’s not a cliché. The Valencias, from California School for the Deaf, Riverside are well represented, featuring brothers Noah, 24, and Jory, 17.
Noah scored 71 points in a game for CSDR in December 2015, setting an Inland high school scoring record that lasted less than a year. Chino Hills’ LiAngelo Ball scored 72 the next November to break it, and his brother LaMelo, now with the Charlotte Hornets, shattered the mark less than three months after that by going for 92.
Noah, 6-foot-1, averaged 31.4 points, 10.1 rebounds and 4.2 assists as a senior at CSDR, then played four seasons at Gallaudet, the nation’s preeminent university for the deaf in Washington, D.C.
Jory, 6-2 and currently finishing his sophomore year at CSDR, has blazed his own athletic path. He was part of the Cubs football team that went 12-1, reached the CIF Southern Section eight-man championship game and earned nationwide recognition, and he was among the team captains who were part of the ceremonial coin toss before the Rams-Cincinnati Bengals Super Bowl LVI a few months ago at SoFi Stadium.
Jory can play a little hoops, too. He was the National Deaf Interscholastic Athletic Association Division I Player of the Year this past season, averaging 18.7 points, 8.5 rebounds and 6.3 assists.
Can he hang with the older guys?
“I joined the high school teams when I was in middle school,” Jory said through American Sign Language interpreter Sabrina Torres. “I played with older teams and it’s just become part of who I am. The age is nothing to me. I just play ball.”
And yes, he’d go one-on-one with his older brother, and with his father, Jeremias, who was Noah’s coach at CSDR and is now the school’s athletic director and also the director of USA Deaf Basketball.
“All the time,” Jory said. “And, of course, only a couple of times I was able to beat them one-on-one.”
“Never,” Noah interjected. “Absolutely never.”
Ah, brothers.
“We can consider ourselves the 12 best (deaf) basketball players in the USA,” Noah signed. “So once we’re on the court it’s all brotherly love.”
They have familiar faces surrounding them. Steve Valencia-Biskupiak, Jeremias’ brother and Noah and Jory’s uncle, is a 6-8 center who has four children attending CSDR, and who previously competed in the Deaflympics as a handball player in 2005. Esau Zornoza, a 6-2 small forward, is a substitute teacher at the school. Derek Keels, a 2010 CSDR graduate, is a 6-4 defensive whiz with a 6-8 wingspan. And 6-3 Raymond Nelson scored 27.3 points per game for CSDR as a senior in 2010-11.
So how did so many players from one place wind up on the national team?
“It’s fate, I think,” Noah said. “Our head coach, Jimmy Newsome, is from Riverside and this area, so he keeps an eye on each of us who play. And we still play club pickup ball … we have different leagues that we play in.
“(Because of COVID-19) we weren’t able to have a successful tryout, so Jimmy was able to hand-pick seven of us to play on the team.”
Not everyone is enthused, of course. The day that USA Deaf Basketball tweeted the roster for the Games in early April, a critic tweeted back: “Nepotism at its finest.”
Nepotism at its finest.
— ridorthe9th 🏳️🌈 🧡⚔️💙 (@ridorthe9th) April 11, 2022
But the familiarity shouldn’t hurt when the team takes the floor for its first game on Wednesday against Kenya (8:30 a.m. PDT, available on the X Play TV YouTube channel).
“We try to find any game that we can participate in,” Valencia-Biskupiak said. “Any time there is a floor available with a couple extra guys, we’re there. We will play wherever it is, whatever it is; where the competition calls, we show up.
“So I consider that practice as well. I take advantage of every opportunity that we get. It helps us quite a bit because it’s not the same individuals that we’re playing every single time. Every time we show up to a gym, we play against people with different sizes and speeds and skill sets. And that truly benefits us in preparation for Brazil.”
Noah Valencia recalled the World Deaf Championships in Poland in 2019, when the U.S. defeated Lithuania for its first championship.
“We did not have a single practice prior to that event,” he said. “We arrived two or three days before that event, (with) new systems and new players playing against each other. We started off a little rocky and it was not great, but in the end, we were able to play our best and realized that we needed to make sure that we had a week of time to really practice and prepare ourselves for that gold medal.”
(He neglected to point out that he was the tournament MVP.)
Zornoza agreed that having some practice time since getting to Brazil helps. But, he added, “We already have that chemistry. It’s there and it’s set. Adding those extra players, you’re just blending it in easily. … We understand each other’s game. Now, all we have to do is show up and put it in action.”
Basketball is far from the only attraction at these games, which began with Sunday’s opening ceremony. There are 11 additional participants from this region: Anessa Campos (Riverside), Emily Cressy (Huntington Beach) and Ashley Derrington (Playa Vista) in women’s soccer, Chad Johnson (L.A.) in men’s soccer, Samantha Fujii (L.A.) in swimming, Zane Fleming and Rory Osbrink (both Riverside) in cycling, Joanna Rocha-Sheney (L.A.) in women’s basketball, and Giuletta Maucere (Riverside), Sarah Tubert (Burbank) and Kyla Waiters (Costa Mesa) in women’s volleyball.
Maucere and Osbrink are staff members at CSDR, while Fleming is an alumnus from the class of 2009. So it’s been quite an academic year for the K-12 school located adjacent to Arlington Ave., which along with CSD Fremont is one of two such deaf institutions in California.
CSDR had a memorable football season, an appearance on the Kelly Clarkson show, an introduction to around 112 million viewers at the Super Bowl, and now this.
“Everyone here is a part of that,” Zornoza said.
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An appeal has been launched after a young man was seen 'pointing an imitation firearm or air weapon at members of the public' in Telford. Cops have released images of people who they believe to have information about the incident.
A youth was reported to have been seen pointing the imitation weapon in incident on Ironmasters Way at about 5.30pm on March 17.. A 15-year-old boy from Telford was arrested on suspicion of possessing an imitation firearm. He was later bailed.
No injuries were reported as part of the incident, West Mercia Police said. The force released two images showing people they want to identify.
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Telford & Wrekin Cops posted on Facebook saying: "Do you recognise these people? Officers would like to speak with them in connection with an incident in Telford on 17 March.
"They believe these people pictured may have information and are appealing for help to identify them. The incident happened around 5.30pm on Ironmasters Way.
"A young man was reported to be pointing an imitation firearm or air weapon at members of the public. He was described as having short, blonde hair and wearing a grey tracksuit.
"Officers attended and arrested a 15-year-old young man from Telford for possessing an imitation firearm. He was bailed.
"No injuries were reported. Anyone with any information is asked to visit https://www.westmercia.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/ quoting reference 22/26715/22." | https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/black-country/youth-pointed-imitation-firearm-air-23851997 | 2022-05-03T14:46:27Z | https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/black-country/youth-pointed-imitation-firearm-air-23851997 | true | 1 |
21 high street wedding dresses for the frugal yet fashion-forward bride
On the hunt for high-street wedding dresses? From ASOS wedding dresses to Ghost wedding dresses, GLAMOUR editors have selected the most affordable wedding dresses (shhh!) that look genuinely expensive. 'Cos your dream gown doesn't have to break the bank.
Planning a wedding at the best of times is no mean feat, let alone when the rest of the world seems to be doing the exact same thing (thanks to Covid putting everything on hold). But things are looking up. Weddings are back and bigger than ever and there are no limits on how, where, or with who you celebrate. That said, there's a whole new way of looking at nuptials that we actually kind of enjoy: think smaller, less expensive and more intimate celebrations, high-street wedding dresses or chic registry office wedding dresses and DIY wedding makeup. It's time to get planning.
Your growing to-do list includes finding the perfect venue, photographer, unique bridesmaid dresses and entertainment, plus a sentimental Mother of the Bride gift and a chic AF wedding hairstyle – not to mention the perfect wedding dress.
But when you start adding up all the costs of your big day, a designer wedding dress may start to feel a little too extravagant for something you'll only wear once - especially after the toll the past year has taken on many of our finances.
Enter: the humble high street wedding dress. Yep: the selection of high street wedding dresses on offer is seriously swoon-worthy. Everyone’s favourite cottagecore label, Sister Jane, has just launched a collection of beautiful bridal pieces – we love this organza maxi style for an intimate countryside wedding - while Ghost offers lavish designs (all under £500) that sell like hotcakes. We can’t imagine this Delphine dress (made for an evening of twirling on the dancefloor) hanging on the virtual rails for long.
There's also ASOS and H&M. No round-up of the best high street wedding dresses would be complete without mentioning ASOS wedding dresses or H&M wedding dresses. If you’re after a wedding dress (or reception gown, ‘cos two dresses are always better than one) under £200, they have gorgeous pieces crafted from lace, panelled silk and embroidered organza.
So, in a bid to find you the wedding dress of your dreams at a reasonable price, we’ve scoured all the above as well as other affordable designers and high street stores and were pleasantly surprised by how many seriously chic gowns we found. Whether you’re after something classic and timeless or a dress that is influenced by trends, there’s something to suit every style – all without breaking the bank.
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Devastated Giovanni van Bronckhorst has led tributes from the Rangers dressing room to the late Jimmy Bell.
The Ibrox club are mourning their legendary kit man, who provided over 30 years of service, after his sudden passing aged 69 was announced on Tuesday morning.
Van Bronckhorst worked with Bell both as a player and manager and revealed his heartbreak at losing a colleague "who epitomised everything this great club stands for".
The Dutchman shared a poignant post on his official Instagram page and sent his condolences to the Bell family.
Van Bronckhorst wrote: " I am devastated to learn of the sad passing of my friend and colleague, Jimmy Bell.
"I had a special relationship, I loved being around him, both as a player and subsequently as Manager.
"He was a hard working, dedicated and selfless Ranger, who epitomised everything this great club stands for. He will be sorely missed by everyone at Rangers.
"I send my thoughts and prayers to the Bell family at this difficult time."
Fashion Sakala 's equaliser at Celtic Park proved to be the final Rangers goal scored with Bell in the dugout - a fact not lost on the forward.
He, too, took to social media to mark the passing of one of the club's best-loved figures.
Sakala wrote on Twitter: " GOD BLESS
"REST IN PEACE JIMMY
"FOREVER IN MY HEART
"To score the last Rangers goal before you passed away makes that even more special. I am so sorry you’re gone
"FS10 LEGEND DON’T DIE
"Read:Matthew 5:4
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STERLING, Va., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With deep sorrow, we share the sad news that REI Systems' Co-Founder Veer Bhartiya passed away on March 21st. He was surrounded by his family, as was his wish.
Our company and customers have lost a visionary man, a caring and compassionate leader, and a person who created opportunities for many people. Those who have been fortunate enough to have known and worked with Veer have lost a happy, fun-loving friend, and an inspiring mentor. Veer is admired for his ability to make quick decisions from his heart, for his exceptional generosity, and for his ability to cross boundaries between cultures, and between technology, business, and public service sectors. Those who knew him will always cherish fond memories of working with Veer on the incredible journey he made from a village in India to the United States and to grow a large, highly impactful organization.
Veer's co-founder, REI CEO Shyam Salona said, "No words can express our sadness at Veer's passing. We will honor his memory by dedicating ourselves to the mission for REI that Veer put in place many years ago - making a difference in millions of lives."
Veer's son, REI Vice President Wagish Bhartiya said, "My father modeled what it means to be a fundamentally good and decent person in every possible way. Building a business was just as much a spiritual calling for him as it was a professional one. He showed the same amazing kindness, love, and humility to the passing teammate in the hallway or the customer in a problem-solving meeting that he did at home with his family over dinner."
We plan to celebrate Veer's extraordinary life and legacy for our employees in several ways. Veer's family will also continue his legacy of supporting health care for disadvantaged persons in India, the country of his birth, and from which he won a national scholarship to further his education, which brought him to the United States.
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Antonio Delgado will serve as New York's next lieutenant governor, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday.
Delgado, a Democrat, will take on the largely ceremonial role previously formerly held by Brian Benjamin, who resigned following his arrest for federal corruption charges he denies.
Hochul touted fellow Delgado's work in Congress on bills to help veterans, small business and those with student loan debt.
It was unclear immediately when Delgado, who was first elected in 2018 to represent the Hudson Valley and the Catskills, would take office.
The appointment comes a day after Hochul signed a law that will allow Benjamin's name to be removed from the ballot in the state's upcoming Democratic primary, and potentially allow Delgado to run for the lieutenant governor's job if he wants it permanently.
Delgado had won his swing district and ousted Republican incumbent Jon Faso, but Democrats had hoped to ensure Delgado's win this year by drawing up new political district maps that a court later struck down as unconstitutionally gerrymandered.
An upstate judge and a researcher are now working on new maps, which are expected to give Democrats less of an edge than they hoped.
“Antonio Delgado was smart and got a jump on the job market before he and the rest of his House Democrat colleagues lose this fall,” National Republican Congressional Committee spokeswoman Samantha Bullock said. | https://www.wiltonbulletin.com/news/article/NY-governor-selects-US-Rep-Delgado-as-lieutenant-17144045.php | 2022-05-03T14:53:24Z | https://www.wiltonbulletin.com/news/article/NY-governor-selects-US-Rep-Delgado-as-lieutenant-17144045.php | true | 12 |
Cutting your way through Netflix’s vast library just to find something to watch is made much easier with the service’s recommendations.
These pop up on the homescreen as shows and movies the streaming giant thinks you might like, based on your past history.
That’s because everything you watch on Netflix, how long you watch it for and when you choose to watch it are stored as data. The company uses this to try and find the most relevent stuff to keep you streaming.
But it can get a bit complicated if you let someone else – spouse, child, friend, roommate – use your profile instead of their own.
The best thing to do is assign them their own profile but, if you don’t want to do that, there’s a reasonably simple way to cull your viewing history and get your recommendations firing on all cylinders.
If you head to your Netflix account on a web browser, you’ll need to find the ‘My Viewing Activity’ option, which is located under Account and then via the drop-down menu under Profile & Parental Controls.
From there, you’ll see a history of all the most recent shows and movies you’ve watching on that profile.
Each piece of content will have a ‘Hide from Viewing Activity’ button to the right of it – it’s the button with the line diagonally through a circle.
Clicking this button will tell Netflix not to include this show or movie when it’s trying to come up with suggestions for you.
This trick may come in handy if you’re a Netflix user that shares their password with friends and family.
At least 27% of the estimated 14.9 million subscribers in the UK are guilty of doing it, with the practice most prevalent among 18- to 24-year-olds.
A study from research firm Digital i found in Netflix’s five biggest European markets – the UK, Germany, Spain, France and Italy – a ‘minimum’ of 17 million households share their passwords.
Spain leads the way with 47% of subscribers, followed by Germany (42%), France (35%) and Italy (33%).
The UK, which is Netflix’s biggest European market, actually has the lowest level of password sharing of the five.
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People in Neath Port Talbot urged to vote on Thursday amid confusion following the death of a candidate
Ted Peskett, local democracy reporter
A council has reassured members of the public that the local elections will be taking place in their county borough amid confusion following the death of a candidate.
Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council (NPTCBC) announced last week that the election for the electoral ward of Port Talbot, which was due to take place on May 5, will be rearranged following the death of independent candidate Andrew Tutton.
Elections at all other wards in the county borough will continue to take place on May 5.
A new date for the election to the Port Talbot ward has been set for Thursday, June 23, and new poll cards will be sent to all affected voters.
It is understood that a number of people living outside of the affected ward wrongly believed that their polls were also being delayed.
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A spokesperson for NPTCBC said: “Voters in electoral wards across Neath Port Talbot County Borough are being reminded to use their vote in the Local Government Elections next week.
“Whilst the poll for the Port Talbot Ward has been delayed, due to the sad death of the independent candidate Andrew Tutton, the elections for all of the other contested wards in Neath Port Talbot will go ahead as originally planned on Thursday 5 May.
“Voters will go to the polls to elect County Borough Council seats in 31 electoral wards (two wards are uncontested). In addition there will be contests for certain Town and Community Council areas up for election.”
Voters who cannot make it to the polling station on the new date for the electoral ward of Port Talbot will be advised on how to arrange a postal or proxy vote. Any already returned postal votes for the Port Talbot ward will no longer count.
Postal voters affected will be sent a new postal vote. The new ballot papers will be lilac-coloured to help voters make sure they return the correct one.
Other candidates who were preparing to stand for Port Talbot on May 5 alongside Mr Tutton include independent candidate Kimberley Isherwood; Saifur Rahaman and Sharon Freeguard for Labour; and Plaid Cymru’s Melissa Stanford-Roberts.
Polling Stations across Neath Port Talbot open from 7.00am until 10.00pm on 5 May 2022.
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A new espionage actor is breaching corporate networks to steal emails from employees involved in big financial transactions like mergers and acquisitions.
Mandiant researchers, which first discovered the advanced persistent threat (APT) group in December 2019 and now tracks it as “UNC3524”, says that while the group’s corporate targets hint at financial motivation, its longer-than-average dwell time in a victim’s environment suggests an intelligence gathering mandate. In some cases, UNC3524 remained undetected in victims’ environments for as long as 18 months, versus an average dwell time of 21 days in 2021.
Mandiant credits the group’s success at achieving such a long dwell time to its unique approach to its use of a novel backdoor — tracked as “QuietExit” — on network appliances that do not support antivirus or endpoint detection, such as storage arrays, load balancers and wireless access point controllers.
The QuietExit backdoor’s command-and-control servers are part of a botnet built by compromising D-Link and LifeSize conference room camera systems, according to Mandiant, which said the compromised devices were likely breached due to the use of default credentials, rather than an exploit. TechCrunch contacted D-Link and LifeSize but did not hear back.
“The high level of operational security, low malware footprint, adept evasive skills, and a large Internet of Things device botnet set this group apart and emphasize the ‘advanced’ in advanced persistent threat,” Mandiant researchers wrote in their blog post Monday.
Additionally, if UNC3524’s access was removed from a victim’s environment, the threat actor “wasted no-time wasted no time re-compromising the environment with a variety of mechanisms, immediately restarting their data theft campaign,” Mandiant said. In some cases, UNC3524 installed a secondary backdoor as a means of alternate access.
After deploying backdoors, UNC3524 obtained privileged credentials to their victims’ mail environment and started targeting Exchange on-premise servers and Microsoft 365 cloud mailboxes. The threat actor focused their attention on executive teams and employees that work in corporate development, mergers and acquisitions or IT security staff, the latter likely as a means to determine if their operation had been detected.
While Mandiant researchers noted overlapping techniques between UNC3524 and known multiple Russian cyber-espionage groups, such as APT28 (or “Fancy Bear”) and APT29 (“Cozy Bear”), the researchers noted that they could not definitively connect the threat actor to any of those groups.
The U.S. cybersecurity firm, which was recently acquired by Google for $5.4 billion, added that UNC3524’s use of compromised devices that are often the most insecure and unmonitored in a victim environment, administrators should instead rely on their logs to spot unusual activity. | https://techcrunch.com/2022/05/03/mandiant-espionage-group-mergers-acquisitions/ | 2022-05-03T15:02:08Z | https://techcrunch.com/2022/05/03/mandiant-espionage-group-mergers-acquisitions/ | false | 3 |
Bruins vs. Hurricanes first-round playoff preview, odds and prediction
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Doctor Strange 2 polarises critics as full reviews drop: A ‘new low’ or a ‘stroke of genius’?
Marvel blockbuster is out in cinemas this week
The reviews for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, the latest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, are finally out.
Starring Benedict Cumberbatch as the cocksure mystic Stephen Strange, and Elizabeth Olsen as the witchy Wanda Maximoff, Multiverse of Madness is directed by Spider-Man and The Evil Dead’s Sam Raimi.
The story follows on from the events of last year’s Spider-Man: No Way Home, and finds its protagonist wrestling with various entities from across the Marvel mulitverse.
In her two-star review for The Independent, film critic Clarisse Loughrey wrote: “Any opportunity to really put the ‘madness’ in this multiverse is spoiled by the crowded, intersecting desires of its three main characters.
“Multiverse of Madness is, inevitably, a Sam Raimi film in aesthetics only – a little like if you pampered a sewer rat, popped a pink bow on its head, and sold it as a chihuahua.”
However, the review praised the performance off Olsen: “Remarkably, she still delivers as raw and honest a performance as you can while floating in front of a green screen repeating the same variation of ‘I’m not a monster, I’m a mother’ ad nauseam.”
While initial reactions to the film had been wildly enthusiastic, full reviews for the film have been thoroughly mixed.
The Telegraph’s Robbie Collin gave the film two stars, writing: “If you enjoy watching a handful of randomly selected branded characters wisecrack, squabble and mope while pretending to fly around and shoot fireballs at the virtual scenery, here comes another two hours of that...
“The idea that Raimi’s signature touch amounts to rewarming old flourishes from his work over the last four decades is a wildly embarrassing and juvenile way to think about filmmaking: what you actually get here is the Marvel house style with Raimi flavouring sprinkled on top, and anything that feels outrageous only does so in the context of the franchise’s fussily restrictive rule set.”
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Empire’s Dan Jolin was more positive, opining: “The Multiverse Of Madness is noisy, frantic and at times a little messy, but it’s never less than entertaining.
“The MCU faithful will cheer its numerous call-backs; Raimi-heads will groove on its Raiminess; and we suspect even those bewildered, unprimed viewers will at least appreciate the way it 100 per cent lives up to its title.”
The Guardian’s Peter Bradshaw awarded the film three stars, writing: “The multiverse madness is treated with genial high-energy panache, though I have to say that this infinite profusion of realities does not actually feel all that different in practice from the shapeshifting, retconning world of all the other Avengers films.
“And infinite realities tend to reduce the dramatic impact of any one single reality, and reduces what there is at stake in a given situation. Nonetheless, it’s handled with lightness and fun.”
The Evening Standard’s Charlotte O’Sullivan, meanwhile, gave the film a rave. In the outlet’s five-star write-up, she wrote: “Aside from a draggy middle-section, your eyes will never stop popping.
“A sequence in which Strange and America [Chavez, played by Xochitl Gomez] hurtle through the universe(s) and temporarily become gurning blobs of paint is as memorable as anything in Pixar’s Inside Out. The bit where Strange does battle with himself via weaponised musical notes is one long stroke of genius.”
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is out in UK cinemas on Friday.
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The Squadra Corse Ferrari scored a podium finish in Sunday’s SRO GT World Challenge America Powered by AWS event at Road America, while TR3 Racing captured a win in the companion GT Sports Club America race.
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FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Johnny Depp’s agent testified Monday that his ex-wife’s 2018 op-ed piece in The Washington Post describing herself as a victim of domestic abuse was “catastrophic” to his career and coincided with the loss of a $23 million deal for a “Pirates of the Caribbean” sequel.
Amber Heard’s lawyers pushed back aggressively against the agent’s assertion on cross-examination, suggesting that the article was inconsequential amid a stream of bad publicity for Depp brought on by his own bad behavior.
Depp is suing Heard for libel in Fairfax County Circuit Court, saying her article defamed him when she described herself as “a public figure representing domestic abuse.” The article never mentions Depp by name, but Depp’s lawyers say he was defamed nevertheless because it’s a clear reference to abuse allegations Heard levied in 2016.
In testimony Monday, agent Jack Whigham said Depp was still able to work after the initial allegations made against him in 2016. He was paid $8 million for “City Of Lies,” $10 million for “Murder on the Orient Express” and $13.5 million for “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald,” all of which shot in 2017, albeit under contracts reached prior to the allegations made against him.
But he said The Washington Post piece was uniquely damaging to Depp’s career.
“It was a first-person account, extremely impactful,” Whigham said of the op-ed.
After that, he said Depp struggled to get any kind of work. He had to take a pay cut — down to $3 million — to do the independent film “Minimata,” and a $22.5 million verbal deal he had with Disney for a sixth “Pirates” film was scuttled, Whigham said.
On cross-examination, though, Heard’s lawyers asked whether the “Pirates” deal had already gone south by the time Heard’s article was published. Whigham acknowledged he never had a written deal for Depp to appear in a sixth “Pirates” film.” And while he said “Pirates” producer Jerry Bruckheimer talked favorably throughout 2018 about Depp coming back to the franchise, Disney executives were noncommittal at best.
By early 2019 — weeks after Heard’s op-ed — Whigham said it was clear that Depp’s role in any “Pirates” film was scuttled and that producers were instead looking to move ahead with Margot Robbie in a lead role.
Heard’s lawyers have cited a variety of factors — including reports of heavy drug and alcohol use, a lawsuit by a crew member in July 2018 who says he was punched on set by Depp, and a separate libel lawsuit Depp filed against a British newspaper in 2018 — as things that damaged Depp’s image more than the Post article.
For Depp’s Virginia lawsuit to be successful, he not only needs to show that he was falsely accused, but he also needs to show that the op-ed piece — not Heard’s abuse allegations in 2016 when she filed for divorce and obtained a temporary restraining order — is what caused the damage.
Depp’s lawyers also presented testimony from an intellectual property expert who testified about the negative turn in Depp’s reputation. But his own data, showing trend lines from Google searches, showed negative spikes occurring after the 2016 abuse allegations, but negligible or nonexistent changes after the Post article.
The trial has now entered its fourth week. Much of the testimony during the first three weeks centered on the volatile relationship between Depp and Heard. Depp says he has never struck Heard. Her lawyers said during the trial’s opening statements that she was physically and sexually abused by Depp on multiple occasions.
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The Full Council met on Thursday, April 27, to formally adopt the strategy, which sets out how sustainable development can provide economic prosperity without compromising protection for the environment.
MSDC leader Jonathan Ash-Edwards said: “The UK Government has committed to becoming carbon net-zero by 2050 and this strategy commits Mid Sussex to net zero as well.”
He said every council has a role to play in tackling climate change and said the new strategy would help by making sure economic growth is sustainable and that it attracts investment recognising ‘the uniqueness of our environment’.
The strategy aims to build on Mid Sussex’s high levels of employment by delivering ‘high value employment development’, like the proposed Science and Technology Park to the north of Burgess Hill.
An MSDC spokesperson said: “Promoting access to training will give local people the opportunity to develop the skills they need to secure quality jobs and support for entrepreneurs will help new businesses to start up across the district.”
The spokesperson added: “MSDC will facilitate the delivery of sustainable infrastructure, including working with West Sussex County Council to significantly increase the number of Electric Vehicle Charging Points available across the District and promote sustainable travel options, including green travel plans.
“Digital infrastructure will be significantly improved through the rollout of full fibre and wireless technology to support residents, public services, charitable organisations, and economic activity within Mid Sussex.
“New development and land management should demonstrate an increase in biodiversity and the Council will continue to set aside areas of public open space for rewilding.”
The council will also adopt a Social Value and Sustainability Charter to support economic, environmental and social improvements from its suppliers and contractors, and it will encourage procuring local goods and services.
Mr Ash-Edwards said: “Our vision for Mid Sussex is to support businesses in reducing carbon emissions, encourage business start-ups, promote sustainable business practices, develop digital infrastructure, enhance biodiversity and support the development of vibrant town and village centres that meet local residents’ needs and which can accessed easily on foot or by bike.
“Many of the objectives in our strategy cannot be delivered by the Council alone, and we will need to work in partnership with our residents, stakeholders and businesses to achieve our aims.
“By working together to implement this important strategy, we can deliver sustainable economic growth for the benefit of everyone who lives and works in Mid Sussex.”
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The European Le Mans Series stops off at Monza this weekend for its fourth and penultimate round. Five Ferrari 488 GTEs will battle it out in the LMGTE class at the Italian temple of speed.
Five Ferraris on track. Iron Lynx will field car no. 60 of Claudio Schiavoni, Rino Mastronardi, and Nicklas Nielsen, and no. 83 with an all-woman crew of Manuela Gostner, Michelle Gatting and Rahel Frey. Duncan Cameron, Matthew Griffin, and Aaron Scott will take the wheel of Spirit of Race no. 55 while Michael Broniszewski, Nicola Cadei and David Perel will crew Kessel Racing no. 74. The line-up is completed by car no. 66 of the British JMW Motorsport team, with Gunnar Jeannette, Rodrigo Sales and Finlay Hutchison.
Chasing the title. A close battle is anticipated between Kessel Racing and Proton Competition in the LMGTE class. Indeed, after three rounds, the two teams are tied at the top of the standings on 56 points. Close on their heels are the Swiss team Spirit of Race in third on 40 points, and Iron Lynx no. 83 in fourth with 38 points, both still in the mix for the title. Five drivers are competing for the individual crown, all on 56 points: Alessio Picariello, Christian Ried and Michele Beretta of Proton Competition, and the two Ferrari drivers, David Perel and Michael Broniszewski of Kessel Racing.
The Ferrari of Spirit of Race crewed by Cameron, Griffin and Scott took the top step of the podium in the third round at Le Castellet at the end of August. The all-woman Iron Lynx crew came third in the four-hour race, while Kessel Racing secured a brilliant fourth place.
Monza programme. The weekend will start on Friday 9 October at 9:30am with free practice followed by collective tests at 3:30pm. On Saturday 10 October, another morning of free practice kicks off at 9am, with qualifying at 1:40pm. The race sets off on Sunday at 11am. | https://www.ferrari.com/en-BE/competizioni-gt/articles/ferraris-race-for-title-at-monza | 2022-05-03T15:13:33Z | https://www.ferrari.com/en-BE/competizioni-gt/articles/ferraris-race-for-title-at-monza | false | 4 |
TheStreet downgraded shares of Cogent Communications (NASDAQ:CCOI – Get Rating) from a b- rating to a c rating in a report released on Friday morning, TheStreetRatingsTable reports.
Several other brokerages also recently weighed in on CCOI. The Goldman Sachs Group downgraded shares of Cogent Communications from a neutral rating to a sell rating and decreased their target price for the stock from $70.00 to $57.00 in a research note on Tuesday, January 11th. Credit Suisse Group reduced their price objective on shares of Cogent Communications from $89.00 to $80.00 and set an outperform rating for the company in a research report on Monday, January 24th. StockNews.com assumed coverage on shares of Cogent Communications in a research report on Thursday, March 31st. They issued a hold rating for the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upgraded shares of Cogent Communications from a neutral rating to an overweight rating and set a $82.00 price objective for the company in a research report on Thursday, February 10th. Finally, Citigroup reduced their price objective on shares of Cogent Communications from $73.00 to $70.00 in a research report on Monday. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, two have issued a hold rating and four have given a buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of Hold and a consensus price target of $75.38.
NASDAQ CCOI opened at $60.08 on Friday. Cogent Communications has a 1 year low of $56.53 and a 1 year high of $80.50. The company has a market capitalization of $2.88 billion, a PE ratio of 93.88 and a beta of 0.31. The company has a fifty day moving average of $64.37 and a two-hundred day moving average of $68.84.
The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 27th. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 13th will be paid a dividend of $0.88 per share. This represents a $3.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 5.86%. This is a boost from Cogent Communications’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.86. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, May 12th. Cogent Communications’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 534.38%.
In other Cogent Communications news, VP John B. Chang sold 600 shares of Cogent Communications stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, March 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $62.96, for a total value of $37,776.00. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, CRO James Bubeck sold 1,920 shares of Cogent Communications stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, March 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $62.94, for a total transaction of $120,844.80. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 3,170 shares of company stock valued at $201,846. Corporate insiders own 11.00% of the company’s stock.
Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. NN Investment Partners Holdings N.V. acquired a new position in shares of Cogent Communications in the 3rd quarter valued at $34,000. Tyler Stone Wealth Management bought a new stake in shares of Cogent Communications during the 4th quarter valued at about $51,000. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. grew its position in shares of Cogent Communications by 41.7% during the 4th quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 792 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $59,000 after buying an additional 233 shares during the last quarter. Rosenberg Matthew Hamilton acquired a new position in Cogent Communications during the 1st quarter valued at about $53,000. Finally, Huntington National Bank boosted its stake in Cogent Communications by 3,905.0% during the 4th quarter. Huntington National Bank now owns 801 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $59,000 after purchasing an additional 781 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 86.06% of the company’s stock.
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Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc, through its subsidiaries, provides high-speed Internet access, private network, and data center colocation space services in North America, Europe, Asia, South America, Australia, and Africa. The company offers on-net Internet access and private network services to law firms, financial services firms, and advertising and marketing firms, as well as heath care providers, educational institutions and other professional services businesses, other Internet service providers, telephone companies, cable television companies, Web hosting companies, media service providers, mobile phone operators, content delivery network companies, and commercial content and application service providers.
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ZURICH (AP) — FIFA extended an investigation into alleged systematic sexual abuse of underage players in Gabon by spreading suspensions to four soccer officials on Tuesday.
FIFA said its ethics committee opened formal proceedings against Patrick Assoumou Eyi, a former national under-17 team coach who is accused of raping boys, league official Serge Mombo and coaches Triphel Mabicka and Orphée Mickala.
The investigation was opened after British daily The Guardian in December reported statements by alleged victims. They said they were lured to Eyi’s home which he called the “Garden of Eden.”
Eyi was suspended by the Gabonese Football Association in December and FIFA has extended that ban worldwide and provisionally to the other three officials.
“These sanctions have been imposed in connection with ongoing criminal investigations,” FIFA said in a statement.
FIFA ethics investigators received a complaint from the global players union FIFPRO, which has said abuse of underage boys in Gabon was “deeply embedded” in soccer there and was “an open secret that was not addressed for years.”
The union also alleged people “with close ties” to the Gabonese FA made threats to players and witnesses during the investigation.
Gabon is the latest country investigated for systematic sexual abuse within its soccer federation. FIFA ethics judges previously banned officials in Afghanistan and Haiti.
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Chesapeake Granite Wash Trust (OTCMKTS:CHKR – Get Rating) saw a significant drop in short interest during the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totalling 5,300 shares, a drop of 34.6% from the March 31st total of 8,100 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 110,100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.0 days.
Shares of OTCMKTS:CHKR opened at $1.30 on Tuesday. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $1.24 and its 200 day moving average price is $0.95. Chesapeake Granite Wash Trust has a fifty-two week low of $0.29 and a fifty-two week high of $1.47.
The company also recently declared a dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 3rd. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 18th were paid a $0.0667 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, February 17th. This represents a dividend yield of 27.22%. Chesapeake Granite Wash Trust’s payout ratio is currently 270.00%.
Chesapeake Granite Wash Trust owns royalty interests in oil, natural gas liquids, and natural gas properties located in the Colony Granite Wash play in Washita County in the Anadarko Basin of Western Oklahoma. The company has royalty interests in 69 producing wells and 118 development wells, and in approximately 26,400 net acres of area.
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MENLO PARK, Calif., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half (NYSE: RHI) has once again ranked first on Forbes' list of America's Best Professional Recruiting Firms and America's Best Temporary Staffing Firms. Robert Half also took the top spot on the annual ranking of America's Best Executive Recruiting Firms. This is the first time any company has placed first in all three categories.
Rankings are based on an independent survey of external recruiters, hiring managers and job candidates. The 22,400 respondents rated organizations based on their direct experiences.
He added: "Our talent solutions teams have embraced flexible and hybrid work models while helping our clients and candidates do the same. Our people are at the heart of everything we do and are the reason we continue to exceed customers' expectations in an ever-changing environment."
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As fighting in Ukraine's east grew more entrenched and some 100 civilians were evacuated from a besieged steel plant in Mariupol, a delegation of congressional Democrats visited Kyiv in a sign of American commitment to Ukraine's efforts.
"Evacuation of civilians from Azovstal began," wrote Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Twitter. "Grateful to our team! Now they, together with #UN, are working on the evacuation of other civilians from the plant."
The battle for Mariupol, the besieged city on Ukraine's southeast coast that Russia prizes as a link to Crimea, has shrunk to the massive Azovstal steel plant, where Ukrainian forces are making a final stand.
Of the thousands of civilians still trapped in the city, about a thousand are thought to be hiding out in the steel plant alongside the remaining Ukrainian soldiers in an underground maze of shelters and bunkers. Previous attempts to evacuate the civilians have been thwarted by Russia, which has shelled the plant relentlessly.
Saviano Abreu, a spokesperson for the U.N.'s humanitarian office, told news organizations Sunday that the operation was "extremely complex," risky and ongoing.
"There is, right now, ongoing, high-level engagements with all the governments, Russia and Ukraine, to make sure that you can save civilians and support the evacuation of civilians from the plant," Abreu told the Associated Press.
Zelenskyy's announcement about the evacuation followed a visit by congressional Democrats led by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., the most senior American official to visit Ukraine since the war began in February.
The Democrats visited the Ukrainian capital Saturday, Pelosi revealed in a statement early Sunday. There, they met with Zelenskyy and other Ukrainian officials for three hours to discuss American support for the war, they said.
Speaking to reporters Sunday in Poland, Pelosi praised Zelenskyy's courage and leadership.
"Our discussion centered around the subjects at hand, as you would suspect: security, humanitarian assistance, economic assistance and eventually rebuilding when victory is won," said Pelosi.
The Democrats' visit came two days after President Biden asked Congress for $33 billion in additional aid to Ukraine. The bulk of the package is military aid, both directly to Ukraine and to other countries to help reduce reliance on Russian weaponry. The package would also offer economic assistance to Ukraine's government and $3 billion in humanitarian aid for refugees.
Biden's request is designed to fund Ukraine's war effort through the end of the fiscal year in September.
Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., a veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, said he had come to Ukraine with three areas of focus: "weapons, weapons and weapons."
"We have to make sure the Ukrainians have what they need to win," he said. "What we have seen in the last two months is their ferocity, their intense pride, their ability to fight and their ability to win – if they have the support to do so."
Crow said the new package reflects how the war has shifted in recent weeks — from the unconventional ambush-type tactics seen in the fighting around Kyiv to a grinding, attrition-type fight over more open territory in Ukraine's south and east.
"The next phase of our support is starting to look like that, too. You're starting to see artillery, longer-range fires, more advanced drones, counter-artillery radar systems, things that will help the Ukrainians better engage at further distances to preserve their force but also reach out further and hit the Russian forces," he said.
Despite bipartisan support for the Ukraine funding, its passage could be delayed. Democrats, led by President Biden, hope to combine it with a new COVID-19 funding measure in a single vote, which Republicans have objected to.
"Given that Russia has redoubled its efforts on the battlefield in the south and the east of Ukraine and given that we expect this fight to be very intense and to last for some period of time, we think there is an imperative to pass this funding as quickly as possible," Deputy National Security Adviser Jonathan Finer said in a Friday interview with NPR.
Pelosi and Crow were joined by fellow House Democrats Adam Schiff of California, chair of the House Intelligence Committee; New York's Gregory Meeks, who chairs the Foreign Affairs Committee; Bill Keating and Jim McGovern of Massachusetts and Barbara Lee of California.
"It's a defining moment, frankly, whether or not the world goes forward with our democratic principles or moves backward, which is what Putin is attempting to do," said Lee, who chairs the State and Foreign Operations Subcommittee.
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Fifteen Minnesota National Guard and two Croatian Soldiers are competing in Minnesota’s Best Warrior Competition April 7-10, 2022, at Camp Ripley. The annual competition tests the military skills, physical strength and endurance of the top Soldiers and noncommissioned officers nominated by units across the state. Croatia and Minnesota have worked together for 25 years as part of the National Guard’s State Partnership Program. Minnesota’s winners will move on to compete against the best Soldiers and noncommissioned officers from states across the region at Camp Ripley in May. (Minnesota National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Luther C. Talks)
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LEAWOOD, Kan., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced that Founder and CEO, Brian Weaver of Torch.AI was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2022 Heartland Award finalist. Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the preeminent competitive business awards for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies who think big to succeed.
Brian Weaver was selected by a panel of independent judges according to the following criteria – entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and impact – among other core contributions and attributes.
"We invented an AI that instantly understands any data ending the drudgery of work: having to manually handle messy documents, files, images, video, and gain amazing insights from large scale correlation and context they've never seen before," said Brian Weaver.
Torch.AI makes data easier to use. Torch.AI's Nexus™ platform changes the paradigm of data and digital workflows, forever solving core impediments caused by the ever-increasing volume and complexity of information. Customers enjoy a single unifying solution which begins by instantly deconstructing and describing any data, in real-time.
Regional award winners will be announced on June 9, 2022 at The Fillmore Minneapolis. The regional winners will then be considered by the National independent judging panel, and National awards will be presented in November at the Strategic Growth Forum®, one of the nation's most prestigious gatherings of high-growth, market-leading companies. The Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner will then move on to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Award in June 2023.
For over 35 years, EY US has celebrated the unstoppable entrepreneurs who are building a more equitable, sustainable and prosperous world for all. The Entrepreneur Of The Year program has recognized more than 10,000 US executives since its inception in 1986. Entrepreneur Of The Year Award winners have exclusive, ongoing access to the experience, insight and wisdom of fellow alumni and other members of the entrepreneurial community in over 60 countries — all supported by vast EY resources.
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Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards are presented by PNC Bank. In the Heartland, sponsors also include Twin Cities Business, Padilla, Salo LLC and Colliers International.
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Entrepreneur Of The Year is the world's most prestigious business awards program for unstoppable entrepreneurs. These visionary leaders deliver innovation, growth and prosperity that transform our world. The program engages entrepreneurs with insights and experiences that foster growth. It connects them with their peers to strengthen entrepreneurship around the world. Entrepreneur Of The Year is the first and only truly global awards program of its kind.
It celebrates entrepreneurs through regional and national awards programs in more than 145 cities in over 60 countries. National overall winners go on to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ title. ey.com/us/eoy
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Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.
Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.
EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available via ey.com/privacy. EY member firms do not practice law where prohibited by local laws. For more information about our organization, please visit ey.com.
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Purpose built for massively scaled, ultra-high-speed data processing, Torch.AI's Nexus platform comes equipped with security features, flexible data workloads, compliance capabilities, and drag and drop functionality that is unrivaled in today's technology landscape. The company's solutions have helped to fight fraud, secure information, make better decisions of trust, evolve operational capabilities, and create better customer experiences.
To learn more about the company's vision for unifying AI, visit the website at Torch.AI
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ROCHESTER — A 21-year-old male was shot in the leg late Monday night, May 2, 2022.
Rochester police responded to a shooting that occurred in the 400 block of 11th Street Southeast just after 11 p.m., according to Capt. Casey Moilanen.
The male was in the driver's seat of a pickup truck that was parked on the side of the road with a 19-year-old female in the passenger seat when two men walked up to the truck.
Moilanen said the men attempted to get inside of the vehicle. When they couldn’t gain entry, the men produced a handgun and fired a shot into the truck, which struck the driver in the leg.
The driver fled the area as the suspects fired several more times as he drove away, Moilanen said. Officers found about six shell casings in the area but didn’t locate any suspects in the area.
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Haverty Furniture Companies (NYSE:HVT – Get Rating) announced its quarterly earnings data on Monday. The company reported $1.11 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.80 by $0.31, MarketWatch Earnings reports. Haverty Furniture Companies had a return on equity of 32.80% and a net margin of 8.97%. During the same period last year, the firm earned $1.04 EPS.
Shares of NYSE HVT opened at $25.75 on Tuesday. The stock has a market capitalization of $436.98 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 5.24 and a beta of 1.35. Haverty Furniture Companies has a 12 month low of $24.35 and a 12 month high of $52.84. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $27.74 and its 200-day simple moving average is $29.76.
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, March 25th. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 11th were given a $0.25 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, March 10th. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.88%. Haverty Furniture Companies’s dividend payout ratio is presently 20.37%.
Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of HVT. Millennium Management LLC grew its stake in shares of Haverty Furniture Companies by 130.6% during the 4th quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 442,736 shares of the company’s stock worth $13,534,000 after purchasing an additional 250,777 shares during the period. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. grew its stake in shares of Haverty Furniture Companies by 518.8% during the 4th quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 284,637 shares of the company’s stock worth $8,701,000 after purchasing an additional 238,640 shares during the period. BlackRock Inc. grew its stake in shares of Haverty Furniture Companies by 3.6% during the 4th quarter. BlackRock Inc. now owns 2,731,609 shares of the company’s stock worth $83,506,000 after purchasing an additional 94,980 shares during the period. Morgan Stanley grew its stake in shares of Haverty Furniture Companies by 57.5% during the 3rd quarter. Morgan Stanley now owns 200,588 shares of the company’s stock worth $6,761,000 after purchasing an additional 73,203 shares during the period. Finally, D. E. Shaw & Co. Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Haverty Furniture Companies during the 4th quarter worth approximately $1,307,000. 89.26% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Haverty Furniture Companies Company Profile (Get Rating)
Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc operates as a specialty retailer of residential furniture and accessories in the United States. The company offers furniture merchandise under the Havertys brand name. It also provides custom upholstery products and eclectic looks; and mattress product lines under the Sealy, Stearns and Foster, Tempur-Pedic, and Serta names, as well as private label Skye name.
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The 2020 flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama is calling for the removal of the Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, as the Chairman of the Economic Management Team.
According to him, the state of the country’s economy requires that he steps aside, for someone with fresh ideas to be employed.
Mr. Manama said this during a presentation by the NDC dubbed ‘Ghana at a crossroad’ in Accra on Monday.
He believes that the economic management team under the leadership of Dr. Bawumia has led the country to its worst international credit rating downgrade, diminished confidence in the local economy and resulted in the poor performance of the cedi on the international market, among other things.
As if that was not enough, he further asked that the entire membership of the economic management team must be dissolved.
“The economic management team has failed and must be reconstituted immediately with fresh ideas and perspectives having supervised the worst public debt build-up, worst budget deficit, worst debt to GDP ratio, worst credit rating downgrade, worst-performing currency in the world, worst crisis of confidence in the economy… The current head of the economic management team [Dr. Bawumia] has clearly fallen from his ivory tower as a self-styled economic messiah to a poster boy for economic mismanagement and his leadership of the economic management team is no longer tenable,” Mahama said.
He also called on President Akufo-Addo to relieve the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta of his job since he believes that he has failed to act in the national interest and rather seeks his personal interest.
According to him, Mr. Ofori-Atta has not lived up to expectations in the management of Ghana’s economy.
He said the current state of the economy must be blamed directly on the Finance Minister as well as the Vice President and the economic management.
“Those directly responsible for the economic crisis must bear responsibility, and it is inconceivable that the Minister of Finance [Ken Ofori-Atta] remains at post. Having presided over the worst economic meltdown in Ghana’s recent history, the president must, as a matter of urgency and without further delay relieve the Minister of Finance of his position,” he said.
He added that the government must bring in a replacement who “is focused on national rather than self-interest.”
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BOSTON, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A team from Analysis Group, one of the largest international economics consulting firms, supported WilmerHale LLP and its client Intuit in their successful bid to dismiss the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC's) attempts to halt the marketing of Intuit's popular tax filing software, TurboTax Free Edition, in California.
In the case (Federal Trade Commission v. Intuit Inc.), the FTC alleged that Intuit was deceptively advertising the software as free while concealing disclosures that only simple tax filings qualified for the free service, in violation of Section 13(b) of the Federal Trade Commission Act. The FTC filed an emergency motion for a temporary restraining order (TRO) and a preliminary injunction.
An Analysis Group team led by Managing Principals Aaron Yeater and Rebecca Kirk Fair, and Vice Presidents Kris Comeaux, Tracy Offner, and Elizabeth Milsark, supported Professor Peter Golder, Professor of Marketing at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, and Professor John Hauser, Kirin Professor of Marketing at the MIT Sloan School of Management, in their expert submissions to the court rebutting claims made by the FTC and its marketing and surveys expert.
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The 49ers announced the signing of Jason Verrett to a one-year contract yesterday, and the deal mainly was applauded as a low-risk, high-reward move. While that may be true, it also doesn’t automatically make it a good bet.
There is no denying that in 2020, Jason Verrett had one of the best seasons a 49ers cornerback has ever had. Except for one game against Stefon Diggs, Verrett was close to untouchable most of the year. His end zone interception against the Rams is still one of the best plays I’ve seen a 49ers corner make in years.
Simply put, however, 2020 was the exception and not the rule. Verrett played just one game before injuries took away his season in three out of the last four years. Before that, it was largely more of the same.
Now, he’ll go into his ninth campaign in the league at age 31. It would be hard enough coming back from your first ACL tear at that age, let alone your second. This after also tearing an Achilles in 2018 and missing almost all of 2019 with an ankle problem. Given that injury history, those nine seasons should be measured in dog years.
I realize that some people still see this as a good move because the cost is so low, and it’s theoretically possible for the return to be sky-high. That is true, but it’s also true for a lot of bets you shouldn’t make. You can get 500 to 1 odds right now that Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick will be the MVP next season. That’s a low-risk, high-reward bet, for sure. Should you make it? Of course not. Despite this advice from Dunder Mifflin’s Kevin Malone, long odds don’t always equal a smart bet.
If the 49ers are going to put their chips behind a longshot, I would much rather see them bet on a young player becoming a star or a different veteran catching lightning in a bottle. Those might also be longshots, but they aren’t quite as long as betting on someone who has played in just 16 games over the last four years to stay healthy in 2022.
When he can play, Jason Verrett is a superstar. Unfortunately, history has shown us that he is quite literally almost never healthy. While I’m sure he has plenty of wisdom and experience that he can share with younger players, he can also do that as a coach without taking up a roster spot or salary cap space. Jason Verrett is a good person and clearly a hard worker, but I just don’t think he should be on the 49ers in 2022. | https://www.ninersnation.com/2022/5/3/23054461/49ers-in-five-is-jason-verrett-still-a-good-bet | 2022-05-03T15:31:50Z | https://www.ninersnation.com/2022/5/3/23054461/49ers-in-five-is-jason-verrett-still-a-good-bet | false | 1 |
Actionplay To Present A New Musical THE SURFACE (OR, THAT ONE TIME ATLANTIS WASHED UP ON THE BEACH)
The Surface was developed through improvisation by an ensemble of young Actionplay autistic artists who are part of the company's Action-Improv Musical Series.
Actionplay, a theatre company dedicated to providing autistic, neurodivergent, and disabled teens and young adults equal access to the theatre-making process, is pleased to announce their next production, the new musical comedy The Surface (or, That One Time Atlantis Washed Up On the Beach).
The Surface was developed through improvisation by an ensemble of young Actionplay autistic artists who are part of the company's Action-Improv Musical Series. The Surface was created in collaboration with Broadway musical director Or Matias who composed the music, and award-winning autistic writer Jackson Tucker-Meyer who created the lyrics. The production is directed by Executive Director and Actionplay Founder Aaron Feinstein.
The production will have two performances on Saturday, May 14 at 7:30pm and Sunday, May 15 at 2pm at Baruch College Performing Arts Center in New York City. Running time: 90 minutes.
Director Aaron Feinstein shared his thoughts on the upcoming production, "Actionplay is incredibly excited to perform live on stage for the first time in two years! Our neurodivergent cast devised "The Surface" which was composed by the incomparable Or Matias, Music Director of "Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812," and brilliant neurodivergent playwright Jackson Tucker-Meyer who recently received a Marvels of Media award for his mockumentary "Satan Cured My Autism!" Or wrote the music and Jackson wrote the lyrics based on the improvisations that took place during our stay-at-home workshops over zoom. It's great to be back!"
The Surface tells the story of a chance meeting between the Atlantian Royal Family and a gaggle of ragtag scrappy Coney Island street musicians. When ancient grudges and prejudices cause turmoil in Atlantis and the Big Apple, two outsiders must unite these very different worlds to bring back peace and harmony.
The cast features Nico Corrao, Adelaide DeSole, Ethan Donn, Sam Drezner, Ben Dworken, Samantha Elisofon, Carol Frye, Lev Garfein, Patrik Gelbart, Sandy Karpe, Maximilian Moore, Georgina Ruiz, Jackson Sinatra, Lexi Spindel, Jackson Tucker-Meyer, and David Wayne.
The creative team includes assistant director Kate Trammell, assistant music director Casey Reed, choreography by Kimberly Hale, costume/prop design by Diane Jones and Jane Licata, lighting design by Julie Trudden, sound design by Dante DeSole, projection/animation design by Grant Duffrin, graphic/poster design by Sean Devare, and stage management by Dahlia Ramsay. Volunteer production support, Ben Dworken, Samantha Elisofon, and Jackson Sinatra.
Performances take place on Saturday, May 14 at 7:30pm and Sunday, May 15 at 2pm at the Engelman Recital Hall at Baruch College Performing Arts Center, 55 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10010 (enter from 25th Street, between Lexington and 3rd Avenue). Tickets are $25 for general admission, available at www.actionplay.org.
Actionplay is an NYC-based 501(c)(3) programming, outreach, and education organization dedicated to providing autistic, neurodivergent, and disabled teens and adults equal access to education, arts, and culture. Actionplay helps to develop life skills in a fun-filled and supportive environment where participants thrive. Through our innovative programs, outreach, trainings and professional development, Actionplay strives to build a more inclusive world.
Jackson Tucker-Meyer (lyrics), Actionplay's Program Manager, is a fabulously autistic writer, theatre artist, filmmaker, and educator. Jackson's film Satan Cured My Autism won Best Mockumentary at the Museum of the Moving Image's inaugural Marvels of Media Awards in 2022. Jackson's play Banana Guy and Banana Girl with Banana Dreamz in a Krazy World was part of Roundabout Theatre Company's inaugural Reverb Theatre Arts Festival. Jackson is a graduate of the Teaching Artist Project and the Teaching Artist Training Institute, and has worked as a teaching artist with the Sarah Lawrence College Theatre Outreach Program, Kaiser's Room, and the Actionplay Neurodivergent Playwriting Lab, a program which Jackson first conceived, designed, and taught in 2021. www.jacksontuckermeyer.com
Or Matias (composer) is an Obie award-winning composer, lyricist, orchestrator, and music director based in NYC. Or has worked extensively with Josh Groban, The Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Ingrid Michaelson, Phillipa Soo, Dave Malloy, Rachael Yamagata, Rachel Chavkin, tap dancer Andrew Nemr, and countless others. Or was the music director and conductor for the hit Broadway musical Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812, which was nominated for 12 Tony awards. Other select music director and music supervisor credits include: Octet at the Signature Theater (NYT Critic's Pick; Obie Award), for which he also produced the cast album (released by Nonesuch Records and Warner Music Group); First Daughter Suite at The Public Theater (NYT Critic's Pick); Preludes at Lincoln Center, in which he also co-starred as Sergei Rachmaninoff (Lortel Award nomination); and Moby Dick at A.R.T. (Elliot Norton Award nomination). Or's original musical, The Wave, received its world premiere at the prestigious Landestheater Linz in 2020, and won top prizes at the 2021 Germany Tony Awards, including 'Best Musical', 'Best Score', and 'Best Book'. Or was a member of the 2020 New Dramatists Composer-Librettist Studio and the 2019 Composer-in-Residence at the venerated SPACE on Ryder Farm. He holds a BM from The Juilliard School and an MFA from NYU. Or is a Yamaha Artist. www.ormatiasmusic.com | https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-off-broadway/article/Actionplay-To-Present-A-New-Musical-THE-SURFACE-OR-THAT-ONE-TIME-ATLANTIS-WASHED-UP-ON-THE-BEACH-20220502 | 2022-05-03T15:32:27Z | https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-off-broadway/article/Actionplay-To-Present-A-New-Musical-THE-SURFACE-OR-THAT-ONE-TIME-ATLANTIS-WASHED-UP-ON-THE-BEACH-20220502 | true | 1 |
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The 2022 AFP® Compensation Survey reports a 4.4% annual base pay increase, for all three professional tiers, the largest gain in the past ten years.
BETHESDA, Md., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Now in its 34th year, the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) Compensation Survey was conducted in February 2022. The survey collected data on total compensation earned during the 2021 calendar year, as well as data on base salaries effective January 1, 2022. Key among the findings was the fact that financial professionals gained an average 4.4% base salary increase in 2022, a 1.5% gain over the previous year. The increase in salary breaks down further as a gain of 4.3% for executive- and management-tier professionals, and a gain of 4.5% for the staff-tier.
Bonuses
In 2021, 69% of organizations awarded bonuses to their employees, unchanged from 2020. Of the three job tiers, executive-tier financial professionals received the largest average bonuses in 2021, which was, on average, $68,494, or 35% of base salary, an increase from the $61,555 reported in 2020.
Benefits
Nearly all organizations (98%) provide health insurance for their employees, and 95% provide dental insurance. For the first time since AFP began tracking paid paternity leave, the percentage of employers offering this benefit was the same as those offering paid maternity leave (58 percent).
Career Advancement
Various factors influence a financial professional's potential for promotion. The primary criterion for
upward mobility is increased job responsibility (cited by 79 percent of respondents). Fifty-two percent of respondents indicated their contribution to department or company profitability impacts their upward mobility
Challenges
Recruiting, personnel issues and staffing was cited by 44% of respondents as the greatest challenge faced in their current role, followed by volume of work (40%) and limited resources (39%).
Resignation trends
Over two-thirds (68%) of respondents report that employees at their organizations resigned from their jobs in the past six months. The primary reason driving employees to resign is dissatisfaction with compensation and benefits, as cited by 51% of respondents. Almost half (47%) indicate that employees resigned due to experiencing burnout and seeking work-life balance. Financial professionals expect these resignation trends to continue in the next 12 months
Curbing staff attrition and building loyalty
An encouraging 67% of respondents reported that their organizations are taking steps to curb staff attrition. Respondents ranked offering a flexible work environment as the most important action employers can take to curb staff attrition and build loyalty.
"Given the extreme struggles within our current economic environment, the increase in base salaries across all tiers of the financial profession is encouraging," said Jim Kaitz, AFP president and CEO. "As the Great Resignation continues, it is important that organizations continue listening — and responding to — the needs and professional wants of their employees."
Comprehensive 2022 AFP Compensation Survey results are available at: www.afponline.org/CompReport/. Responses to the survey came from 1,910 financial professionals holding the 19 job titles tracked and provided salary information for 3,352 incumbents. Any press inquiries, please contact Melissa Rawak, managing director, at mrawak@afponline.org.
About AFP®: Headquartered outside of Washington, D.C., and located regionally in Singapore, the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) is the professional society committed to advancing the success of treasury and finance members and their organizations. Established and administered by AFP, the Certified Treasury Professional and Certified Corporate FP&A Professional credentials set standards of excellence in treasury and finance.
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Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is getting an additional $17.6 million in funding from the Ontario government to support its operating budget and more than 40 surge beds in the hospital.
The breakdown of the money is $6.5 million or a 2.6 per cent increase for the general operating budget for the next fiscal year and $11,669,000 to support 43 hospital beds, that were previously unfunded.
Read more: COVID-19 — PRHC says to consider alternatives to emergency room amid record cases, staff shortages
“This funding is another landmark investment in our hospital to end hallway health care and deliver better services for our region,” Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith said.
“This funding marks a significant investment at Peterborough Regional Health Centre. Today, we have secured funding to support 88 health-care beds at Peterborough Regional Health Centre and community partners.”
In a Zoom press conference to announce the funding on Tuesday, hospital executive vice-president and chief of staff Dr. Lynn Mikula said the money was critical given the ongoing pandemic.
“As we continue to operate more than 40 additional surge beds across the hospital to support substantial increases in patient volumes in recent years, and as we continue to face ongoing staffing shortages due to COVID-19 and other factors affecting the health-care system across Ontario, this funding will be absolutely critical to ensuring that we can continue to meet the care needs of the patients we serve,” Mikula said.
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First Citizens BancShares, Inc. 2021 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation
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MTY Food Group Inc. (OTCMKTS:MTYFF – Get Rating) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest during the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totalling 361,500 shares, an increase of 44.9% from the March 31st total of 249,500 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 800 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 451.9 days.
Shares of MTYFF opened at $39.97 on Tuesday. MTY Food Group has a 52 week low of $38.32 and a 52 week high of $56.55. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $42.46 and its 200-day moving average price is $44.96.
Several brokerages recently weighed in on MTYFF. TD Securities dropped their target price on MTY Food Group from C$70.00 to C$62.00 in a research note on Friday, February 18th. Royal Bank of Canada boosted their price target on MTY Food Group from C$66.00 to C$68.00 in a research note on Monday, April 11th. Raymond James dropped their price target on MTY Food Group from C$73.00 to C$68.00 in a research note on Friday, February 18th. National Bank Financial dropped their price target on MTY Food Group from C$75.00 to C$70.00 in a research note on Friday, February 18th. Finally, Scotiabank boosted their price target on MTY Food Group from C$60.00 to C$63.00 in a research note on Monday, April 11th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, four have given a hold rating and one has issued a buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $69.17.
MTY Food Group Inc franchises and operates quick-service, fast-casual, and casual dining restaurants in Canada, the United States, and internationally. The company also sells retail products under a multitude of banners. As of November 30, 2021, the company had 6,719 locations comprising 6,603 franchised, 23 joint ventures, and 93 corporate locations.
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ZURICH (AP) — FIFA extended an investigation into alleged systematic sexual abuse of underage players in Gabon by spreading suspensions to four soccer officials on Tuesday.
FIFA said its ethics committee opened formal proceedings against Patrick Assoumou Eyi, a former national under-17 team coach who is accused of raping boys, league official Serge Mombo and coaches Triphel Mabicka and Orphée Mickala.
The investigation was opened after British daily The Guardian in December reported statements by alleged victims. They said they were lured to Eyi’s home which he called the “Garden of Eden.”
Eyi was suspended by the Gabonese Football Association in December and FIFA has extended that ban worldwide and provisionally to the other three officials.
“These sanctions have been imposed in connection with ongoing criminal investigations,” FIFA said in a statement.
FIFA ethics investigators received a complaint from the global players union FIFPRO, which has said abuse of underage boys in Gabon was “deeply embedded” in soccer there and was “an open secret that was not addressed for years.”
The union also alleged people “with close ties” to the Gabonese FA made threats to players and witnesses during the investigation.
Gabon is the latest country investigated for systematic sexual abuse within its soccer federation. FIFA ethics judges previously banned officials in Afghanistan and Haiti.
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Multiple Rounds Of Storms The Next Few Days
Tuesday Morning Update
Tuesday Morning Forecast Update for May 3rd:
A few showers possible this morning with showers and storms getting more active again in the late afternoon and evening. We’ll catch a break in most of the rain Wednesday with another and more active round of severe weather possible by Thursday evening.
TODAY:
*Indications are that some more fast pop up storms will be with us again after about 5 pm.
A cold front will drift through during the morning hours and could bring some weak storm or light rain shower activity with it. Depending on how far south the front gets and where it stalls out will determine who has the best shot for a few weak storms and heavy rain showers Tuesday afternoon and evening. We are again under a marginal (1/5) risk for severe weather with some brief gusty winds and small hail being possible. The winds will be quite windy at times and will vary in direction depending on what side of the front you are on. Highs will reach the upper 70s for most of us and some low 80s are possible south of I-40. Tuesday night lows will drop into the mid 50s.
WEDNESDAY:
Another round of showers and weak storms will develop again during the afternoon on Wednesday as the front is still expected to be stalled out across sections of West Tennessee. The front should stay south of Jackson for most of the day keeping the winds light and out of the north. The areas to the north of the stalled boundary will only reach the mid 70s but areas south again could climb up close to 80°. Overall the severe weather threat looks quite low on Wednesday but some weak storms and brief heavy rain showers will again by possible. Wednesday night lows will drop down into the low 60s.
THURSDAY:
The most significant threat for storms this week will be Thursday afternoon and evening. The timing of the system will determine just how strong and potent the storms might end up being but you need to stay weather aware into the day on Thursday for sure. Highs on Thursday will reach the low to mid 80s and the winds will pick up in speed as the system gets a little closer and will come out of the south. All severe weather modes including tornadoes look possible on Thursday. Lets hope the forecast changes as the storm system gets a little closer. Thursday night lows will fall into the mid 50s as a cold front will pass on by.
FRIDAY:
Storm chances, showers and clouds will continue for the first half of the day on Friday. The showers could clear out by sunrise or they could linger into the early afternoon hours but it appears Friday evening and Friday night will be dry. Some the storms could be strong in the early morning hours but any activity will weaken into the day on Friday. Highs on Friday will only make it into the mid 70s and the winds will come out of the northwest in the afternoon and will weaken as the day goes on. Friday night lows will again drop into the mid 50s and sunny and milder weather is on the way for the weekend.
THE WEEKEND:
Expect mostly sunny skies on Saturday and plenty of sunshine is on the way for Sunday. Highs on Saturday will be a bit cool and stay below normal into the low to mid 70s. The winds on Saturday will stay out of the northwest but will switch directions and come out of the southeast on Sunday starting a warming trend. Sunday afternoon highs will make it back up into the 80s again. The weather looks to be very similar next weekend to the previous one we had here in West Tennessee. Early next week, we could pick up our first 90s of the year for some of us across the Mid South.
FINAL THOUGHT:
Spring has officially kicked off here in West Tennessee, and another night dropping into the 30s over the next week or two seems highly unlikely. We typically get our last freeze around the beginning of April and I think that was the case this year as well, feel free to start your gardening but keep an eye on them just in case we get a quick frost, but I wouldn’t expect it. There will be more chances for severe weather though as we get deeper into Spring. So you need to stay weather aware to changing weather patterns and monitor the forecasts closely. We got you covered in the WBBJ 7 Storm Team Weather Center as always.
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Violet Mae (Rietmann) Cornutt, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, amazing sister, aunt and good friend passed away on April 20, 2022, at the age of 93. Violet was born April 26, 1928, in Zumbrota Township, Minnesota, to Arthur and Emma (Lemmermann) Rietmann.
Violet loved her family and especially loved being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening, canning and quilting on Friday mornings with her St. Paul's ladies. She was a very caring and generous person of tremendous faith. Her St. Paul's family was so important and dear to her.
Violet was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Stan Cornutt, sister Marlis Hill, brothers Emmett Rietmann, Millard Rietmann, Willard Rietmann, Wayne Rietmann and Harold Rietmann, and grandson, Patrick Murphy. She leaves behind her children, Arden (Dennis) Murphy, Terry (Jan) Cornutt, Mike (Jacque) Cornutt, Chris (Cindy) Aquiso, Sharon (Doug) Goodman, Kelly (Ken) Dow, 12 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday, May 13, 1 p.m., at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to St. Paul's Lutheran Church or your favorite charity in Mom's name.
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Phil Mickelson’s comments put players off Saudi-backed tour, says Norman
Greg Norman, a former two-time Major championship winner who is fronting a new golf league backed by Saudi Arabian investors, confirmed Phil Mickelson’s recent comments complicated things for the upstart operation.
“There’s no question [it] hurt,” Norman told ESPN. “It hurt a lot of aspects. It hurt the PGA Tour. It hurt us. It hurt the game of golf. It hurt Phil. So yeah, across all fronts. It wasn’t just specifically to us. But it definitely created negative momentum against us.”
Norman is the CEO of the LIV Golf Invitational Series, formerly known as the Super Golf League.
As the venture was trying to get rolling, comments from Mickelson published on February 15, after a November interview with author Alan Shipnuck, caused a firestorm.
Mickelson referenced the killing of Washington Post reporter Jamal Khashoggi and called the Saudi Arabians “scary motherf*****s to get involved with”. He went on to explain why he still had interest in joining the Saudi-backed league.
"[They] have a horrible record on human rights,” Mickelson said, according to Shipnuck. “They execute people over there for being gay. Knowing all of this, why would I even consider it? Because this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reshape how the PGA Tour operates.
“They’ve been able to get by with manipulative, coercive, strong-arm tactics because we, the players, had no recourse.”
Norman said on Monday that nearly one third of the top 50 players in the world were committed to playing in the new golf tour. When Mickelson’s comments were revealed, many top players reaffirmed their commitment to playing on the PGA Tour.
“Quite honestly, we were ready to launch [in February],” Norman said. “We had enough players in our strength of field, or minimal viable product, ready to come on board. And when all of that happened, everybody got the jitters, and the PGA Tour threatened people with lifetime bans and stuff like that.”
Originally set to be a 14-event schedule, the LIV Golf Invitational Series has restructured itself with a potential eight-event season. Of those, five are expected to take place in the US. A total of $255m is expected to be up for grabs.
Mickelson has since filed a request to play in an event that conflicts with the PGA Tour, signalling his desire to still play in the LIV Golf Invitational Series. A June 9-11 tournament is set for London and will be open to 48 players set to compete on 12 four-man teams.
“I’ve been very pleasantly surprised,” Norman said. “What has been talked about in the media and what is reality are two different things. We know what’s happening with a lot of interest expressed. From an expectation standpoint, we’ve got a lot of interest from significantly named players.”
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LOS ANGELES (StudyFinds.org) – Venmo might have started out as an easy way to split a bill among friends, but a new study warns it’s now a way to find people’s personal data online. Researchers from the University of Southern California found that almost 40 percent of Venmo users overshare personal information on the app.
This personal information ranged from a consumer’s political affiliation to their email addresses, to bank accounts and website passwords.
What is Venmo?
Venmo is a peer-to-peer (P2P) payment app which allows people to quickly exchange money directly. Venmo transactions also allow users to send a message about the payment.
If your settings are not set to private, anyone with the app can see what it is and how much you are sending. The research team looked over 389 million public Venmo transaction messages from 2012 to 2020. They found nearly two in five users publicly shared at least one message containing personal information. More than 10 percent exposed sensitive information such as health conditions, political party preference, and drug use.
Examples of these Venmo messages included:
- “Sexual pleasures”
- “for aids treatment. Get well soon”
- “Lesbian Activities”
- “Bush did 9/11”
- “weed and other very bad drugs”
- “[Name] man, thank you 4 everything. The password to my Bank account is [Password.] take what you want”
- “Call me [Phone number]”
- “Send it to my PayPal [Email@gmail.com].”
AI can figure out what you’re doing on Venmo
The researchers also looked at the privacy risks for groups and organizations that collect membership dues on Venmo. Having messages from Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or gambling groups go public could inadvertently expose their members. Machine learning software — a form of artificial intelligence (AI) — was able recognize keywords in specific AA phases such as the “7th tradition” from the high number of payments the app received at once from its users. Using the public messages helped researchers track down who was a member and how they were connected to the organization.
“I was a little shocked by what we found, details about user payments from everything from birthday cupcakes to AA membership,” says Jelena Mirkovic, a research associate professor at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering and project leader at the USC Information Sciences Institute, in a university release. “I was thinking, I bet these people don’t know that anyone can see these messages.”
“There are risks to oversharing. If you share something that’s sensitive, like ‘Here’s money for drugs or drinks’ or ‘It was a great party in Vegas,’ that can have implications later on. For instance, it could affect your job prospects,” the researcher adds.
Some users try to find other ways of staying private
Additionally, study authors fear people who are domestic abuse victims could be exposed and have their activities tracked through their messages.
Fortunately, the team noticed more users are switching their settings to private mode. In 2013, only 25 percent had a private Venmo profile. Five years later, that number rose to 37 percent.
One in four Venmo users refuse to make their accounts private and instead send cryptic messages such as emojis or random numbers when sending payments. While this does provide a modicum of protection, the study suggests it’s not fully protective.
“There’s no real benefit in going public on Venmo,” Mirkovic says. “Users should make everything private, including their list of friends.”
Bottom line: what happens in Venmo, doesn’t always stay on Venmo.
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Voters head to the polls Tuesday for statewide primaries in Indiana and Ohio.
In Indiana, polls close at 6 p.m. local time. Most of the state is in Eastern Time, with final polls closing in some counties in Central Time at 7 p.m. ET.
Below you'll find primary results for federal offices. For complete Indiana election results, head to the state's website.
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Canalevia® Would Be the First and Only Treatment for EID in Dogs To Receive Any Type of Approval From FDA
SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / May 3, 2022 / Jaguar Health, Inc. (NASDAQ:JAGX), under its Jaguar Animal Health tradename for the veterinary market, today announced that it has completed filing of the final regulatory section with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) to support conditional new animal drug approval of the company's oral plant-based drug candidate Canalevia (crofelemer delayed-release tablets) to treat exercise-induced diarrhea (EID) in dogs.
In December of 2021, Jaguar Animal Health received conditional approval from the FDA for Canalevia®-CA1 for chemotherapy-induced diarrhea (CID) in dogs. Conditional approval is an FDA drug approval pathway for animal products under The Minor Use and Minor Species (MUMS) Animal Health Act of 2004.
"We leveraged many of the same technical sections from our successful CID submission for the proposed EID indication," said Michael Guy, DVM, MS, Ph.D., Jaguar Health's vice president of preclinical and nonclinical studies. "We expect that Canalevia could receive FDA conditional approval, under the name Canalevia®-CA2, to treat EID in dogs in the fourth quarter of 2022."
Working dogs, including search and rescue, military, and sled dogs, often suffer diarrhea as a result of engaging in long periods of intense, off-leash exercise. "Elite athletes of all species tend to have more diarrhea than their healthy though more sedentary counterparts, which can interfere with peak physical performance," said Michael Davis, DVM, Ph.D., DACVIM, DACVSMR, a veterinary physiologist and board-certified specialist in veterinary internal medicine and veterinary sports medicine at Oklahoma State University, where he conducts research on animal exercise physiology and performance. "There is a significant need in the world of working dogs for a safe and effective medicine that can reduce the incidence and severity of exercise-induced diarrhea without affecting performance."
As previously announced, the CVM has already confirmed the completeness of three of the four major required technical sections of Jaguar Animal Health's application for conditional approval of Canalevia for EID.
About Jaguar Health, Jaguar Animal Health, Napo Pharmaceuticals, & Napo Therapeutics
Jaguar Health, Inc. is a commercial stage pharmaceuticals company focused on developing novel, plant-based, non-opioid, and sustainably derived prescription medicines for people and animals with GI distress, including chronic, debilitating diarrhea. Jaguar Animal Health is a tradename of Jaguar Health. Jaguar Health's wholly owned subsidiary, Napo Pharmaceuticals, Inc., focuses on developing and commercializing proprietary plant-based human pharmaceuticals from plants harvested responsibly from rainforest areas. Our Mytesi® (crofelemer) product is approved by the U.S. FDA for the symptomatic relief of noninfectious diarrhea in adults with HIV/AIDS on antiretroviral therapy and the only oral plant-based prescription medicine approved under FDA Botanical Guidance. Our crofelemer drug product candidate is the subject of the OnTarget study, an ongoing pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial for prophylaxis of diarrhea in adult cancer patients receiving targeted therapy. Jaguar Health is the majority shareholder of Napo Therapeutics S.p.A. (f/k/a Napo EU S.p.A.), an Italian corporation established by Jaguar Health in Milan, Italy in 2021 that focuses on expanding crofelemer access in Europe.
For more information about Jaguar Health, please visit https://jaguar.health. For more information about Napo Pharmaceuticals, visit www.napopharma.com.
About Mytesi®
Mytesi (crofelemer) is an antidiarrheal indicated for the symptomatic relief of noninfectious diarrhea in adult patients with HIV/AIDS on antiretroviral therapy (ART). Mytesi is not indicated for the treatment of infectious diarrhea. Rule out infectious etiologies of diarrhea before starting Mytesi. If infectious etiologies are not considered, there is a risk that patients with infectious etiologies will not receive the appropriate therapy and their disease may worsen. In clinical studies, the most common adverse reactions occurring at a rate greater than placebo were upper respiratory tract infection (5.7%), bronchitis (3.9%), cough (3.5%), flatulence (3.1%), and increased bilirubin (3.1%).
See full Prescribing Information at Mytesi.com. Crofelemer, the active ingredient in Mytesi, is a botanical (plant-based) drug extracted and purified from the red bark sap of the medicinal Croton lechleri tree in the Amazon Rainforest. Napo has established a sustainable harvesting program for crofelemer to ensure a high degree of quality and ecological integrity.
About The Minor Use and Minor Species (MUMS) Animal Health Act of 2004
MUMS designation is modeled on the orphan-drug designation for human drug development and offers possible financial incentives to encourage MUMS drug development, such as the availability of grants to help with the cost of developing the MUMS drug and a longer period of marketing exclusivity. The purpose of the MUMS Act is to encourage development and availability of animal drugs intended as a minor use in a major species (dogs, cats, cattle, horses, chickens, turkeys, and pigs) to treat diseases which occur infrequently or in limited geographic areas, and to encourage development and availability of animal drugs for use in minor species (defined as all animals other than humans that are not one of the seven major species).
FDA has established a "small number" threshold for minor use in each of the seven major species covered by the MUMS act. The small number threshold is currently 70,000 for dogs, representing the largest number of dogs that can be affected by a disease or condition over the course of a year and still have the use qualify as a minor use.
Canalevia-CA1 has received MUMS designation for CID in dogs, and Jaguar Health believes Canalevia meets the requirements for MUMS designation for the planned EID indication in dogs.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements." These include statements regarding the expectation that Canalevia could be available under conditional approval for EID in the fourth quarter of 2022, and Jaguar Health's belief that Canalevia meets the requirements for MUMS designation for the planned EID indication in dogs. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as "may," "will," "should," "expect," "plan," "aim," "anticipate," "could," "intend," "target," "project," "contemplate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "potential" or "continue" or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. The forward-looking statements in this release are only predictions. Jaguar has based these forward-looking statements largely on its current expectations and projections about future events. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified and some of which are beyond Jaguar's control. Some of the factors that could affect our actual results are included in the periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q that we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as required by applicable law, Jaguar does not plan to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein, whether as a result of any new information, future events, changed circumstances or otherwise.
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New Link In Bio App Allows Creators to Build "Paywalls" Into Photos And Other Images
SAN DIEGO, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Koji, the world's most powerful Link in Bio platform and the leading app store for social media, today announced the launch of Slider Reveal, an app that lets creators set "paywalls" in photos that hide a specific part of an image until a follower pays to unlock, similar to the way paywalls are used in blogs and new sites.
From fashion to photography, Slider Reveal lets creators upload image files directly to the app from any of their devices and set a price for unlocking them. Followers who visit the creator's Link in Bio can purchase the content directly from the app. They gain permanent access after purchase.
"Applying the concept of a 'paywall' to an image—where a piece of the image is available for everyone, but the full image must be unlocked by paying—has interesting applications for all types of content, including contests, humor, and other kinds of teasers. The power of the Koji platform allows us to explore these new use cases at a scale and speed that would not be possible otherwise," said Sean Thielen, Koji co-founder.
The new app is free to use and available today on the Koji App Store.
Koji is the world's most powerful Link in Bio platform. With hundreds of free apps created by Koji and its community of independent developers, the Koji Link in Bio gives leading Creators on TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, and other social media platforms new ways to engage audiences, connect with supporters, and monetize. Koji launched in March 2021 and has raised $36 million in venture capital.
Sean Thielen
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Slider Reveal on the Koji App Store
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Pregnancy news is super exciting, whether it’s from your partner, a friend, family member or colleague. No matter if you’re celebrating a first-time mother-to-be or a mom welcoming her second or third baby, the best gifts for pregnant women go a long way to show your enthusiasm and care. Of course, most create a baby registry for all the parenting essentials. But sometimes, it’s nice to go off-book and treat the mama-to-be to a few extra treats to soothe her during pregnancy for Mother’s Day — May 8 — a baby shower, holiday gift, or “thinking of you” surprise. Think spa gifts for pampering and relaxation, like luxury candles, slippers and luxury bathrobes or wellness gifts to keep her healthy and centered, from deep-tissue massagers to skin care products and nourishing snack baskets. Sentimental pieces of jewelry, cozy bedding and stylish leisurewear are also among the best gifts for women that are expecting.
What’s more, you can bestow some extra cuteness upon the pregnant woman in your life. Adorable baby clothes, nursery decor and toys are among the best (and heart-melting) gifts for new moms. But, of course, practical parenting presents are always relished by expecting moms, too, from baby monitors and bassinets to extra sleep sacks, pacifiers, bottles and burp cloths. Maternity and postpartum staples like nursing bras, tees and hospital and labor recovery sets also make for great gifts that expecting mamas will love to receive and can check off their to-buy lists.
The best gifts for pregnant women come in a range of options and don’t have to cost a fortune, either. Even a sweet note with an under-$25 find will warm her heart.
The different types of gifts for pregnant women
From relaxing self-care products to useful baby items and decorative presents, these ideas will spark some inspiration for the pregnant woman on your gifting list:
- Creative relaxation gifts. Skin care products, including bump masks and belly oil, a luxurious pajama set or a meditation kit, are great gifts to help any mom-to-be pamper herself during pregnancy. Pregnancy pillows, luxury bedding and room-enhancing items from candles to diffuser oils are other unique ideas to soothe her.
- Thoughtful baby gifts. Baby gifts are the best to help moms prepare for their bundle of joy on the way. Cute onesies, sleep sacks, swaddles and newborn photo outfits are some of the most adorable to give. The same goes for soft rattles, board books, receiving blankets and nursery decor. On the more practical end of the spectrum, don’t overlook items like pacifiers, teethers, burp cloths, bathing essentials, white noise machines and stroller and car seat accessories. Trust — moms of infants will thank you.
- Useful and cool gifts for pregnant women. Useful gifts for pregnant women range from wellness gifts to baby essentials and tech gifts for her and baby. Think massagers, facial steamers, electronic hands-free breast pumps, wireless charges, pampering products and stylish clothing that she can enjoy while expecting and rejuvenate her after birth. Plus, newborn items like baby monitors, sterilizers, portable bottle warmers, carriers and baby travel gear make life with a little one easier.
- A pregnancy gift basket. Rather than buy a handful of items from various stores and assemble everything yourself, pregnancy and postpartum gift baskets make for an incredibly thoughtful present when shopping for a gift online. There are also more practical versions, like hospital bag gift sets and labor recovery kits.
- Gifts for pregnant wives and girlfriends. Sentimental presents like keepsake and jewelry gifts to commemorate the birth or a baby’s name are among the best items to give if your wife or girlfriend is pregnant. Other thoughtful ideas include memory books and journals, photo gifts like framed sonograms and maternity photos, and soothing gifts for her to enjoy throughout pregnancy and after, like beauty products, plush bathrobes, luxurious linens or gift cards to her favorite salons and spas.
Keep scrolling to shop the top 65 gifts for pregnant women, from beauty luxuries to gift baskets and baby essentials.
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Boom Moments Sonogram Picture Frame
A sonogram picture frame is a thoughtful and personalized gift pregnant women will love as they count down the days till their baby arrives. If you’re part of her inner circle that hears the happy news early, you can gift her this Boom Moments option to announce her pregnancy. Or, it makes for a sentimental gift for a partner to give their pregnant wife or girlfriend.
Theragun Mini
For pregnant women in need of muscle recovery, a portable massager — like Therabody’s mini Theragun — is the gift that keeps on giving. It’s small enough to carry around on the go, like if she’s seeing a chiropractor or physical therapist, but powerful enough for at-home tension relief, making it one of the best deep tissue massagers to give her while pregnant or just after the baby arrives. Those tired feet are an especially great place to use this machine on while she’s expecting.
Kyte Baby Soft Bamboo Rayon Romper
Baby clothes are a super adorable gift to give pregnant women that will melt their hearts. One of the most practical pieces is a onesie for newborn babes to sleep in, like this easy-to-put-on zip-up option by Kyte. The brand is famous for its cloud-soft fabrics and even offers a cozy assortment of maternity and postpartum wear for mamas.
Dr. Dennis Gross Pro Facial Steamer
Congestion is another one of those pregnancy woes. A facial steamer like this one from Dr. Dennis Gross is perfect for expecting women dealing with severe stuffiness. After baby, it makes for a spa-like experience any day of the week, especially when prepping skin before a big event or photos.
Hubble Connected Nursery Pal Connect Touch – 5” HD Touch Screen Display and Wi-Fi Smart Video Baby Monitor
A baby monitor is one of those useful gifts for pregnant women that they’ll appreciate having early. Hubble’s portable and wireless design will connect her to her baby during naps and crib time via a smartphone app. Even more, it’s great for travel and doubles as an interactive tablet that her baby can use to play games, watch videos and read storybooks as he or she grows.
Evereden Golden Belly Serum
Belly serum is one of the best wellness gifts for pregnant women as their skin stretches and often feels dry and irritated. This one from Evereden is formulated with 13 nutrient-rich botanical actives, including Marula, Rosehip and Centella, to promote skin elasticity and a visible glow. It’s an affordable gift that will bring any expecting mama comfort and a radiant feel — two sensations she deserves as often as possible throughout the trimesters.
Waltsom Baby Ultrasound Sonogram Picture Frame
Personalized gifts don’t have to be complicated. This Waltsom picture frame and letter board hybrid is a special present for pregnant women to showcase sonograms and thoughtful notes from loved ones throughout their pregnancy. Then, after the baby is born, she can hang milestone photos with accompanying messages and dates to commemorate her little one’s many stages.
Veer Cruiser
The Veer Cruiser is undoubtedly on the wishlist of any pregnant woman expecting her second or third child. The compact and easy-to-maneuver wagon can simultaneously hold a toddler and a newborn via an infant car seat attachment. It’s the ultimate family-friendly gift she’ll love using for days at the park, to and from the playground or when cruising around the neighborhood.
Belly Bandit Upsie Belly Pregnancy Support Band
One of the most practical gifts for pregnant women is a supportive belly band. But no need to wait until she’s in her third trimester. This soft, anti-dig and adjustable design from Belly Bandit, crafted from bamboo fabric, will soothe her when back aches kick in early in her pregnancy. Bonus: It features a back pocket to hold a hot or cold pack when she needs extra relief.
Fridababy Frida Mom Hospital Kit
Labor is, indeed, one of the most incredible experiences. But discomfort is often part of it. So, help make the momentous occasion a bit comfier for the mama-to-be in your life with the Frida Mom hospital kit, including not-so-glamorous but essential items like a delivery and nursing gown, labor and delivery socks, disposable postpartum underwear and soothing and healing products.
Eberjey Gisele Stretch-Modal Pajama Set
Eberjey’s Gisele pajamas come with a cult following and are a perfect cozy gift for pregnant women. Whether she strictly sleeps in her sets or lives in them throughout the day (no shame), the super-soft modal fabric will feel oh-so-comfy on her skin. Pro tip: Go up a size or two so she can enjoy her pregnancy pair through her third and fourth trimesters.
Ergobaby Embrace Cozy Newborn Baby Wrap Carrier
Babies are cute, but even the teensiest ones get heavy after holding them for awhile. A newborn carrier like this style for Ergobaby makes for a practical new mom gift pregnant women will love to receive ahead of their due date. Even if she’s not ready for too many around-town adventures, she can wear it at home to simultaneously keep her baby cozy with the ability to be hands-free (a blessing).
Missoni Giacomo Hooded Bathrobe
Pregnant women need all the rest they can get, and a luxurious robe is one way to ensure they do. This multicolor zigzag, hooded Missoni design is one she’ll love to cozy up in around the house or after a shower. It’s crafted from cotton terry velour, making it ultra-plush option that will feel soft against her pregnant body while remaining a cozy staple in her wardrobe well after her baby arrives.
Stone and Strand Birthstone and Diamond Stud Earring
Birthstone jewelry is a personalized gift pregnant women are guaranteed to love. These dainty Stone and Strand earrings accentuated with teeny diamonds come in every month’s birthstone, from emeralds to sapphires and rubies. Even cuter, they make for a precious heirloom that moms can pass on down the road.
Bubzi Co. Store Baby Handprint and Footprint Makers Kit Keepsake
If you’re shopping last minute for a mother’s day gift from Amazon for the pregnant woman in your life, you can still go the sentimental and personalized route. This keepsake frame from Bubzi Co. is a customizable present she’ll cherish forever, featuring two small photos and smooth setting clay to capture the prints of her newborn bundle of joy. Even more, it’s a fun DIY activity new moms can do with their babies in the early stages.
Skin Gym Beauty Lifter Vibrating T-Bar
Most medical professionals rule out retinol, Botox and lasers during pregnancy, but that doesn’t mean all beauty treatments are out the window. A face massager is a wellness indulgence pregnant women can safely enjoy for a soothing feel that will help sculpt her complexion if she’s fretting about puffiness. This one from Skin Gym makes an excellent present for a pregnant friend or sister.
Yana Sleep Pillow
A pregnancy pillow is a must for most expecting women to provide extra support and relief for joint pain and aches and facilitate more comfortable and restful sleep. Among the best to give is Yana’s ergonomic, U-shaped design. It features cool gel memory foam that keeps its shape night after night and comes with a washable, organic cotton and bamboo velour cover.
Willow Pump Wearable Double Electric Breast Pump
An electric breast pump is one of those practical new mom items the pregnant woman in your life likely has on her wishlist. A wireless, in-bra, hands-free style like this one from Willow is one she’ll find super handy. It features a patented anti-leak gravity-defying latch that will allow her to pump in any position, even while lying down. Plus, it gives her pumping options, whether she prefers the brand’s self-sealing milk bags or reusable eco-friendly containers that she can easily clean in the dishwasher.
Uppababy Carry-All Parent Organizer
Pregnant women spend a lot of time working on their baby registries. However, a few things can slip through the cracks, especially if they’re embarking upon the motherhood journey for the first time. Stroller accessories, like this parent organizer from Uppababy, are among some of the best pregnancy gifts for first-time moms and those who like to stay hyper-organized.
Oddobody 100% Organic Pima Cotton Brief Underwear
Comfortable undies are a not-so-thrilling but essential item pregnant women can’t live without, and those crafted from breathable fabrics and in bigger sizes are the ones she’ll love most — perhaps not at the beginning of her pregnancy, but certainly toward the end. Oddobody’s briefs, made from 100% organic Pima cotton, are a so-soft option to keep her comfy. For an extra dose of thoughtfulness, you can prepare her for the toddler phase with tiny styles from the cute kids’ offerings, too.
Clé de Peau Beauté Intensive Brightening Mask
Face masks are a soothing gift any pregnant woman will enjoy in lieu of a decadent spa treatment, especially for those moms-to-be dealing with hormonal skin care woes or decreased energy to make it through their regular multi-step routine. Clé de Peau’s luxurious treatment sheets are packed with brightening and moisture-rich ingredients to combat dullness and spots for a glowier and more hydrated complexion. After just ten minutes, she’ll feel refreshed and radiant.
Mam Original Start Matte Newborn Baby Pacifier
Pacifiers are an affordable and helpful new mom gift any pregnant woman can appreciate — particularly these modern matte designs in soft colors. Stock her up with a few newborn options before the little babe arrives. Mam also carries breastfeeding essentials and feeding accessories for babies as they grow.
Mira Mikati Flower-Print Elasticated-Waist Linen Shorts
Liven up her assortment of maternity clothing with this pair of vibrant floral shorts by Mira Mikati. Crafted from lightweight linen, these are a joyful option for an expecting mama to wear at home or while out and about in warm weather. The drawstring waist makes them super comfy and adjustable, too, so she can enjoy them throughout the trimesters.
Belkin MagSafe 3-in-1 Wireless Charger
Pregnant women may be taking things easy, but their devices are indeed working overtime. This three-in-one wireless charger from Belkin is a useful tech gift she’ll love to ensure she never runs out of battery. Once the baby arrives, she’ll rely on it even more as all her electronics are surely drained from using apps to track sleep and feeding times and monitor the baby.
Lucy Darling Honey Bee Luxury Memory Baby Book
A memory book is a thoughtful and sentimental gift any pregnant woman will love. Mamas-to-be can get an early start on documenting milestones with maternity photos, sonograms and loving notes to their little ones. This beautiful design by Lucy Darling features a gorgeous gold embossed fabric cover she’ll love to display around her home or tuck away as a keepsake.
Hatch Mama Must-Haves Kit
Hatch’s mama must-haves kit makes for an indulgent and stylish self-care gift for pregnant women. Within it are some of the brand’s best-selling products to care for growing bumps and bodies, including a nourishing belly oil, soothing leg and foot elixir (because the swelling gets real) and lip and nipple cream. The brand also offers hydrating belly masks — these are particularly relieving on tight and dry skin that’s stretched to its limits, making for a great add-on or affordable solo gift.
Ostrichpillow Heated Neck Wrap
Pregnancy comes with many aches and pains. So, treat your pregnant loved one to Ostrichpillow’s heated neck wrap that can soothe a sore neck. Fair warning: She won’t want to turn it too hot it while carrying her precious cargo, but afterward, she can heat things up as much as feels comfortable.
Soma Cool Nights Long Sleep Shirt
Cooling fabric is a treat any time the weather gets warm, especially for pregnant women and mamas. This Soma sleep shirt, crafted from lightweight rayon fibers, will feel ultra-comfy during moments of overheating (which often happens at night for pregnant women). After her due date, it’s a relaxed and easy option for mamas to wear around the house or even outside with chic sandals.
Hill House Home Botanical Duvet Cover
Between body aches, heartburn and baby kicks, sound sleep becomes more elusive when you’re expecting. So, luxurious bedding is one of those indulgences pregnant women deserve. This beautiful botanical print design by Hill House Home is so soft and elegant, crafted from 100% brushed cotton sateen fabric. If you want to scoop up a few extra goodies, turn to the brand’s adorable baby gifts and viral Nap Dresses, which are incredible for expecting women throughout pregnancy and long after.
AiryShoppe Giraffe
With pregnancy comes the urge to nest, like preparing the nursery. While a crib, changing table and rocker are the foundations of a baby’s space, adorable touches, like these animal prints created digitally by Kasey Rowland, make a thoughtful decor gift. If you want to give an extra goodie, you can also shop equally precious onesies and kid’s shirts for older siblings.
Bala Weights and Resistance Bands Set
Exercise is hugely important during pregnancy. But, rather than do mega-hard workouts with intense cardio and heavy weights, the pregnant woman on your list can safely raise her heart rate and tone with Bala’s stylish kit, including light weights, sliders and resistance bands. After she has the baby, these will easily stay in rotation, whether she’s into slow-paced sculpting workouts or spicier cardio.
Solly Baby Mama + Baby Bundle
Gift baskets and boxes for pregnant women are great. But even better? Ones with goodies for mama and baby. This one by Solly Baby is curated with the brand’s best-selling infant wrap, swaddle and breathable Tencel modal-spandex robe — which is a crucial piece as a pregnant body heats up often. Plus, the set comes with a sumptuous P.F. Candle Co. candle and sweet keepsake printed poem.
Happiest Baby Everyday Lounge Set
The gift of loungewear never fails, especially for pregnant mamas-to-be. This set (from the makers of the cult-loved smart Snoo bassinette) is made from buttery-soft, eco-friendly fabric and includes a robe, half-moon shirt and wide-leg pants with tons of stretch that will accommodate her growing figure throughout the trimesters. Then, after the baby arrives, she can continue to wear it to effortlessly nurse, for skin-to-skin contact and on leisurely days around the house.
EF Collection Diamond Script Customizable Necklace
When shopping for personalized gifts for pregnant women, jewelry is a great way to go. This custom diamond script pendant necklace by EF Collection is a luxurious and sentimental piece she’ll treasure forever. Personalize it with her new baby’s name or an endearing moniker if she hasn’t yet revealed it.
Anthropologie Monogram Nails
Help a mom-to-be personalize her nursery with these modern iron monogram nails from Anthropologie. If you know the baby’s name, you can buy each letter. Or, keep things simple with initials or the family’s last name.
Cozy Earth The Premium Plush Bath Sheets
Like many of her favorite leisurewear pieces and loose dresses, a pregnant woman can enjoy her plushest towels without worry during pregnancy. But at a certain point, her bump will take up more towel space than she probably anticipated. That’s where the gift of oversize towels comes into play for spa-like comfort, like these cozy bath sheets via Cozy Earth, crafted from a snuggly bamboo and cotton blend.
Seraphine Maternity & Nursing Nightwear Bundle
Seraphine’s maternity and nursing nightwear bundle is the pregnancy gift that keeps on giving. Expecting women can enjoy the easy-fit pajama top, joggers, robe and nightie throughout the trimesters and postpartum. But when it comes time to pack her hospital bag, these super-soft jersey pieces will make her delivery experience infinitely more comfortable and luxurious.
Nette Another Life Scented Candle
Scent sensitivity is real during pregnancy. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t gift an expecting mama a luxurious candle to create a serene vibe in her home. This clean and sustainable soy-wax candle from Nette is the perfect approach — it’s hand-poured with all-natural fragrances, including comforting notes of vanilla, patchouli, cocoa, cedarwood and lavender.
Sleeper Loungewear Dress
Sleeper’s linen loungewear dresses are a stylish and comfortable fashion gift for pregnant women. They’re lightweight and breathable, skimming beautifully over bumps as they grow, and will last in her wardrobe long after pregnancy. But the cutest part? Matching mini dresses for mommy-and-me moments.
Parachute Waffle Bootie
These pull-on Parachute booties are a cozy addition to any pregnant woman’s slipper collection that she’ll love wearing after her due date, too. They’re crafted from long-staple Turkish cotton in a honeycomb weave with a spa-like feel that she’ll luxuriate in at home throughout her pregnancy. She can even pack them in her hospital bag to make the delivery experience infinitely more comfortable.
EllaOla The Mommy & Me Spa Bundle
Gentle baby body products are essential for newborns, but even better is an assortment that moms can enjoy, too. EllaOla’s The Mommy & Me Spa bundle makes for a great gift pregnant women can appreciate before their newborn makes an entrance. It comes with organic massage oil, soothing face cream and an all-natural bath soak that are delicate and hydrating for little ones and equally soothing for moms with sensitive skin.
Brave Little Ones Floral Stretchy Swaddle Set
Is there anything more adorable than a coordinating baby cap and swaddle? Any pregnant woman will love to receive a set, like this floral printed design by Brave Little Ones, to plan out as an outfit to bring her baby home from the hospital in or for newborn photos. She can still put the ultra-soft, stretchy and breathable bamboo fabric swaddle to use after her little one grows out of it, during tummy time or as a nursing or car seat cover. The best part: Every purchase from the brand helps provide over 550 meals a month to children in Rwanda, Africa.
Evolvetogether Provence Hydrating Lip Balm
A hydrating lip balm is a simple gift for pregnant women that will likely be one she’ll use the most. So whether she’s usually the type to be plagued by chapped lips or is dealing with extra dryness during pregnancy, this clean formula from Evolvetogether will restore moisture sans sticky residue. It’s made with coconut oil, shea butter and jojoba seed oil and comes in a biodegradable and recyclable container.
Beyond Yoga Spacedye Love the Bump Midi Maternity Leggings
Every pregnant woman needs a comfy pair of maternity leggings — in reality, she probably wants at least one pair for every day of the week. The ultra-soft styles found in Beyond Yoga’s maternity line are some of the best. They’re crafted from the brand’s signature space-dye fabric and offered in various silhouettes and colors, from basic neutrals to pretty seasonal hues, like this lovely lavender shade.
Hart Radiant Heart Mama Necklace
Whether you’re shopping for a pregnant woman expecting her first child or a soon-to-be mom of three, this “Mama” pendant necklace crafted in Hart’s Charleston studio will melt her heart. It features a paperclip chain and boasts a modern look to elevate her maternity and new-mom outfits. It’s a beautiful piece she’ll treasure and love layering with all of her other strands, whether she wears it long or short.
Bumpsuit The Serena
For the pregnant woman who wants to showcase her bump proudly, it doesn’t get chicer than Bumpsuit’s Serena dress. The sleeveless turtleneck silhouette, crafted from an ultra-soft, double-lined, four-way stretch jersey fabric, is more than a stylish addition to her maternity wardrobe. While it will grow with her throughout the trimesters, this dress is a timeless design that will last in her wardrobe well after her bundle of joy is born.
Pehr Bunny Hop Quilted Blanket
Pehr is the maker of utterly darling yet modern baby clothing and decor, featuring whimsical prints and soft colors. Everything from the brand’s playmats to storage bins and adorable mobiles makes for a heartwarming gift for the nesting pregnant woman focused on decorating her baby’s nursery. If you’re unsure what decor accents she’ll like most, you can’t fail with a baby blanket like this sweet bunny design.
Coyuchi Organic Crinkled Percale Crib Sheet
Decorating the nursery is one of the most exciting pregnancy activities. Help the expecting mama in your life with her vision by gifting her organic crib sheets via Coyuchi. These soft colors will beautifully accent a cute wallpaper pattern without taking away from it.
Summer Fridays Babymoon Belly Balm
Like the rest of her skin care routine, the pregnant woman in your life will want to maintain diligent belly care habits, too. Summer Friday’s belly balm will feel so soothing on her bump after showers, baths or whenever she’s feeling dry. The velvety formula features a natural blend of sunflower seed and avocado oils to support collagen synthesis and barrier repair. Plus, it’s packed with vitamin E, an antioxidant vitamin known to encourage healing and boost elasticity, as well as calendula oil to help soothe and improve the comfort of stressed or overstretched skin.
Alo Accolade Sweatpant
Oversize sweats are the epitome of cozy for anyone, especially pregnant women craving maximum comfort. This French terry style by Alo Yoga is a sleek and stylish option she can wear while lounging at home or running errands. These are also a year-round staple she can wear with warm boots and a puffer in the winter or slides and a tank in the warmer months.
Mori Personalized Hooded Baby Bath Towel
Baby towels are just about the cutest bath linen on the planet, and this hooded design by Mori is both a useful gift for new moms and one you can personalize. Available in four color options made from 100% micro-cotton, it’s designed to be super cozy on baby skin and fast-drying. Most adorably, you can customize it with the baby’s name for that extra thoughtful touch.
Overland Sheepskin Baby Rug
Small touches will make her new baby’s nursery all the more welcoming when bringing that bundle of joy home, like this ultra-plush sheepskin rug from Overland. She can use it for tummy time, in the crib or as a cozy layer in a car seat or high chair. It’s crafted from natural sheepskin that’s sanitized against bacteria and germs and will naturally wick away moisture to keep her baby drier and happier after an accident, warm in the winter and cooler in the summer. Plus, it’s machine washable.
Floatley Cozy Bra
While nursing-friendly bras are a useful gift for pregnant women to prepare them for motherhood, ultra-comfy bras will be her most worn while carrying her little babe. Floatley’s Cozy bra is one of the comfiest options out there. It’s wire and hook-free, light as air and super stretchy to maximize comfort as her body grows. The coziness is so real that she won’t feel the need to rip it off after a couple of hours of wear and can comfortably sleep in it.
Patet Pink Mini Age Blocks
One of the most sentimental gifts for pregnant women is an age block set. While she won’t put it to use while expecting, it’s fun for her to have at the beginning of her baby’s life to document all the big milestones. The soft colors on these Patet styles will look so cute in pictures and displayed in her nursery on a side table or shelf.
LavenderMeadowsCo Postpartum Care Package
Prepare the pregnant woman in your life for her postpartum journey with this beautiful gift basket that will rejuvenate her after the birth. This best-selling Etsy box includes a curated selection of products made with organic, sustainable and fair-trade materials, including belly butter, Epsom bath salts, herbal recovery spray and boob balm. Plus, it comes with items for her little one, including a barrier oil to prevent irritation, body cream, soothing coconut oat milk bath and a muslin.
7AM Warmmuffs Plush Tundra Attachable Stroller Gloves
Until she’s pushed a stroller in the cold, pregnant women might not anticipate needing a luxurious pair of plush stroller gloves. But, it’s one of those new mom items she’ll love to have ahead of time, so she’s prepared and not scrambling for essentials at the last minute. This pair by 7AM Enfant — a luxe line of sleek, modern baby accessories by mother of three Rebecca Campora — is water-repellant and has hook-and-loop fasteners and a plush lining that’ll keep mom’s hands toasty in temperatures as low as negative four degrees Fahrenheit.
Caraa Baby Tote Bag
Help the mom-to-be prepare for her little one with a stylish diaper bag that doesn’t look so diaper bag-y. Caraa’s leather-trimmed technical weave tote is super sleek yet durable for spontaneous messes. It features exterior compartments and see-through pockets on the interior to keep her hyper-organized on the go.
Storq Sleep Etc. Nursing Dress
Easy breezy attire is the name of the game for pregnant women. This Storq tank dress, crafted from certified standard 100 by Oeko-Tex fabric, is luxuriously soft with tons of stretch to accommodate a growing belly. What’s more, it’s a nursing-friendly design that clips down for one-handed access while being sleek enough to pull off outside the house for quick errands or casual hangs.
Byrne & Bittle Bow Bauble
Nothing will melt a pregnant woman’s heart quicker than an adorable baby outfit. Bryne & Bittle’s assortment of sweet clothing is picture-perfect for family photos or an occasion outfit for little ones. This frilled romper, made in a Swiss dot voile fabric, is adorably festooned with velvet bows and horn buttons down the back — making it an utterly idyllic pick in warm weather.
Naturepedic Organic Cotton Changing Pad
A changing pad is a helpful new mom item that pregnant women will love to check off their shopping lists early. Naturepedic’s certified organic cotton design is beloved by parents (as are the brand’s crib mattresses). It features a clear food-grade waterproof coating made from non-GMO sugarcane and is non-allergenic and easy to clean. What’s more, it comes with a safety buckle to secure babies during changes, with snap screws included to secure the pad to a dresser while at home.
Etta Loves 3-Pack Plant Print Muslins
Every baby needs a good assortment of muslins, making this set a lovely and useful gift for pregnant women. They make for an excellent swaddle for little ones, but moms can also use them as split cloths, covers for a car seat and feedings or as playmats during tummy time. Etta’s trio of black and white sensory muslin squares offers high contrast details designed to the millimeter to support babies’ cognitive and visual development between birth and around four months of age.
The Sculpt Society Membership
Virtual fitness memberships may feel like a dime a dozen these days. But Megan Roup’s The Sculpt Society is one of the best for pregnant women, making for an incredible wellness gift. The fitness expert — who recently welcomed her first child— offers a dedicated pre-natal program featuring slowed-down versions of her signature sculpting and dance cardio routines. Plus, guided pelvic floor strengthening and 360-degree breath work videos help prepare mamas-to-be for delivery. The program is also to return to during recovery once her doctor clears her for movement.
Totter + Tumble The Globe Trotter Playmat
Playmats are an essential most pregnant women are already thinking about when decorating for a newborn. So, get her set up with a functional and aesthetically pleasing style, like Totter + Tumble’s reversible diamond pattern design. It’s made from sustainable materials that are safe and supportive for littles, including a half-inch thick memory foam to cushion tiny elbows and knees.
Shoott Photo Session
Showcase your thoughtfulness and commemorate her journey to motherhood by giving her the gift of a maternity or newborn photo session via Shoott. The service connects customers with a top local photographer for a free 30-minute photo session, where they can view a digital photo gallery before deciding on which images they want to buy. It’s one less thing mamas-to-be must worry about when counting down the days until their baby arrives.
New Kind 1-Month Membership
Pregnancy spurs lots of anxiety and stress, especially about caring for a newborn. Help ease the mind of the expecting mama in your life with a membership to New Kind. The service connects users with doulas and experts for one-on-one pre and postpartum and newborn support, offering whatever guidance they need throughout pregnancy and their parenting journey. | https://wwd.com/shop/shop-fashion/gifts-for-pregnant-women-1235168333/ | 2022-05-03T15:46:18Z | https://wwd.com/shop/shop-fashion/gifts-for-pregnant-women-1235168333/ | true | 1 |
It’s Happening at the Susi Q
For more information on all classes, activities and assistance, call The Susi Q Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at 949.464.6645 or visit www.thesusiq.org. The Susi Q Senior Center is located at 380 Third St., Laguna Beach. [email protected]
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HAPPENINGS!
GALLERY Q AT THE SUSI Q 2022
Show: Animals – Wild and Not So Wild.
Accepting Art: Monday, May 16 from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 5-6 p.m.
Exhibition Dates: May 19-July 17 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Public Art Reception: Friday, May 20, 5-6:30 p.m.
Susi Q Matinees
Mondays & Fridays weekly, from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Free. Drop-In. (No registration is needed.) Each week will feature a different film. You can come weekly or just for the movies that interest you. Movie ratings range from G to R and will be posted prior to each showing. A schedule of movies and their rating is available online and at the Susi Q front desk. And yes, popcorn and lemonade provided! Questions? Call Christine Brewer at 949.715.8105.
“Live” Music Appreciation: “Great Songs, Great Singers” (Online/In-Person)
Six Wednesdays, May 11-June 15 from 10-11:30 a.m. Cost: $32/series. Join professional musician and merrymaker Jeffrey Briar for a dazzling showcase of musical favorites. Every other week, guest artistes Lisa Morrice and Gary Greene will lend their vibrant vocals to the mix. This class will be offered via Zoom and with limited in-person seating for 10. First come, first served.
Primary Election Voter Awareness (Online)
Presented by the Registrar of Voters
Thursday, May 12 from 2-3 p.m. Free. Learn important information and get your questions answered about the upcoming June 7 election, including voting options, how to register to vote, where to vote, changing parties, new ballot box tracking technology, absentee ballots and more. For more detailed information about the primary election, visit www.ocvote.gov.
Ask the Doc: Put Your Heart First (Online) - Rescheduled
Monday, May 23 from 3-4 p.m. Free. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. Join Kevin Schachter, M.D. from Hoag Medical Group for an informative presentation that will address ways to combat cholesterol and blood pressure issues in order to achieve good health. Common questions, symptoms, and problems will also be addressed.
Be Kind To Your Mind: Mental Health Matters (Online)
Thursday, May 26 from 12-1 p.m. Free. Are you or someone you know needing mental health support? May is Mental Health Awareness Month – a time to raise awareness of those living with mental or behavioral health issues and to help reduce the stigma so many experience. The Susi Q’s own Kay Wenger, M.A., LMFT, LPCC and Martha Hernandez, LCSW will moderate a virtual discussion to remind everyone that timely help is always available.
Fight Cyber Crime – Don’t Be a Target
Thursday, June 9 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Free. Cyber crimes can come in many different forms, but they are all after the same thing – access to your bank and personal information. Join the Laguna Beach Police Department’s Community Services Officer Nicole Rice, and her partner Detective Kyle Milot, for an important discussion and the steps you can take to keep you and your families #cybersafe.
CLASSES
Bridge
Calling For Beginners – Now is the Time to Learn the Game of Bridge (In-Person)
Six Tuesdays, June 7-July 12 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Cost: $120/series. Accredited teacher and popular instructor Jane Dober (Gold Life Master & ACBL) brings her experience to a Susi Q bridge class exclusively tailored for the beginner player. Bridge has changed over the years – you’ll be learning current “modern” bridge basics. Each class has a short lesson followed by pre-dealt boards to play. No partner is required.
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Fitness
Longevity Stick with Joanna Gee Schoon (Online)
Six Wednesdays, June 8-July 13 from 9-9:50 a.m. Cost: $30. Looking for a fun yet moderate exercise? Try Longevity Stick. Twelve non-impact exercises are simple and easy enough to do by following along. Longevity Stick strengthens muscles, increases flexibility and range of motion.
Tai Chi: Mobility + Balance with Joanna Gee Schoon (Online)
Six Thursdays, June 9-July 14 from 9-9:50 a.m. Cost: $40. Mobility or Balance challenged? Tai Chi Mobility and Balance is tailored specifically for those with balance and mobility issues. Eight simplified Tai Chi movements are taught and performed (left- and right-sided) to reinforce neural connections across the left and right hemispheres of the brain. This virtual class offering is ideal for those who struggled in a traditional Tai Chi class but want the benefits of Tai Chi.
Wayne’s Standing Yoga (In-Person)
Mondays and Wednesdays monthly from 9-10:15 a.m. Cost: $4/class. Exercise your brain and body connection in one of the Susi Q’s most popular classes. Improve your coordination and balance and join in with a fun crowd of regulars who will cheer you on. Social hour follows. Instructor: Wayne Lawrence.
Leslie’s Stretch & Strengthen (Online)
Tuesdays and Thursdays monthly from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Cost: $9/class. Fitness Over Sixty. Pursue a healthy lifestyle by integrating a highly functional Zoom workout using The Harris Method. Sculpt, tone and build muscle while improving your stamina. Attention given to injury prevention, flexibility and basic training for balance. Have a towel, mat, a pair of two- or three-pound hand weights and water at your workout space. Instructor: Leslie Davis.
Technology
"Drop-In" Computer Assistance (In-Person)
Thursdays weekly from 12-2 p.m. Free.
Learning basic computer skills is more important than ever. Bring your questions and your gadgets to volunteer experts and get tech-savvy.
Yoga/Meditation
Mindfulness Meditation (Online)
Second and Fourth Tuesdays monthly, from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Mindfulness is the ultimate workout for cultivating an optimal mind-body relationship. Mindful meditation will offer you clarity, joy and helps calm your mind and body during stressful times like these.
Facilitated by Megan McCarver.
Yoga Nidra: Graceful Transitions (Online)
First Thursday monthly from 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep) guides one into a deep state of consciousness between awake and asleep, which has been shown to reduce anxiety and pain, and restore well-being even in the state of disease, dying and grief.
Facilitated by Dr. Andrea Deerheart.
SUPPORT & ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Call 949.715.8104 for appointments and more information.
Heart to Heart Support Group
Mondays weekly from 10-11 a.m. Free. Facilitated by Kathleen “Kay” Wenger, LMFT, LPCC.
Here’s a support group where connections from the heart matter. Join for emotional support, practical information and advice on how to cope with your unique situation.
Feeling the Blues?
Individual counseling by appointment.
Is the constant change with the COVID -19 pandemic confusing, frustrating and causing you anxiety? Licensed therapists can help anyone who is 55+ find solutions, strategies and strengths for coping. Therapists meet one-on-one by scheduled appointment. Note: In-person sessions observe strict risk-reduction guidelines. Masks are required.
Women Supporting Women (currently full)
Wednesdays weekly from 1:30-3 p.m. Free.
Facilitated by Martha Hernandez, LCSW.
Staying connected is integral to our health and well-being. Let’s navigate the pandemic together with a focus on developing friendships, strengthening connections and combating loneliness.
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers Support Group
First and Third Wednesdays from 1:30-3 p.m. Free.
Guided by Sue Staub, trained ALZOC Volunteer.
Alzheimer’s and dementia are life changing for both those who are diagnosed and those close to them. The Susi Q is continuing to host virtual group sessions that let participants share experiences, feelings and coping strategies.
Death Cafe
Last Monday monthly from 3:30-5 p.m. Free.
Facilitated by Dr. Andrea Deerheart.
Relaxed monthly discussions create an open and safe space to talk about matters of life and death. Note: If you signed up for a previous Death Cafe, you are on the roster and will be automatically notified of the next session.
Chronic Illness Support Group
Tuesdays weekly from 10-11:30 a.m. Free.
Facilitated by Sandra Weiss, Ph.D.
When confronting a major illness, loss or major life change, knowing that you are not alone is important. Individuals, caregivers and families 55+ are invited to share and get help in taking the best care of yourself.
Legal Clinic Phone Consultations
Second Monday of the month by appointment from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free.
Courtesy of Jane Fulton, Seaside Legal Services. Seniors 55+ can find free legal assistance, advice and referrals for issues that include social security, contracts, housing, wills and more. Phone appointments only.
Have Questions about Medicare? (HICAP Counseling)
Third Monday monthly from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. The Susi Q, in partnership with the Council on Aging, is continuing free Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy (HICAP) by phone during the health crisis. The HICAP counselor will provide unbiased information to help you make the best choices for your health care needs.
Care Management
By appointment during business hours (in person, by Zoom or by phone).
Time can bring challenges that impact our ability to live safely and independently. When this happens, you need a place to turn for guidance and support. That’s why care management is a core service at The Susi Q. Services are free. Donations are welcome.
Lifelong Laguna
By appointment during business hours.
Lifelong Laguna reaches beyond the walls of the Susi Q to help you live safely at home. This mission is more vital than ever during the pandemic. Staff and volunteers are available to help with errands.
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Visit www.thesusiq.org and click on Classes & Registration to register for any of the wide array of programs, classes or support service offerings. Call 949.715.8105 for further assistance.
Crystal Cove State Park
Crystal Cove State Park is welcoming visitors with their monthly program of events. For more information, visit www.crystalcovestatepark.org.
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Crystal Cove State Park is hosting a geology tour along the coastal section of the park on Saturday, May 7 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. to explore several diverse and geologically outstanding sites which all display a story from a different geologic time period. Meet at the Los Trancos lot at the trailer (PCH turn inland at stoplight “Los Trancos”). Day-use fee: $5/per hour (max. $15).
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Crystal Cove State Park is a great spot to look for resident dolphins, migrating gray whales and birds just passing by the coastline. Join a park naturalist for a Whale & Wildlife “Twalk” on Saturday, May 14 at 9 a.m. and learn some fun facts about the coastal creatures as you walk the bluff trail and scan the ocean at each overlook. Bring binoculars for better viewing. Meet at Pelican Point lot #4 (PCH coastward at Newport Coast left at kiosk to the last lot). $15 day-use parking fee.
Get dirty with Crystal Cove Conservancy on “Stewardship Saturday” on Saturday in May 21 from 8-11:30 a.m. as you work on a habitat restoration project in the backcountry of Crystal Cove State Park. Volunteers will hike one mile on a mostly flat trail to the project site and help weed, plant and seed at this volunteer event. For more information and to register go here.
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Paid Summer Internships for Undergrads
Crystal Cove Conservancy has announced a new round of the Natural Resource Summer Internship Program. Are you interested in exploring a career in an environmental field? Do you want to see what it would be like to work in natural resources within State Parks? If you’re a student who’s interested in participating or if you know someone who is, read on. The internship program is an ongoing collaboration with Crystal Cove State Park, UC Irvine and Parks California that will run from June through early September 2022. Those interested in finding out more can visit www.crystalcove.org.
Discover a new activity, event…through City Rec
The City of Laguna Beach Recreation Dept. is offering a variety of programs for all ages, and registration is now open for winter quarter classes. Sign up early to guarantee your space; classes may be cancelled if minimum enrollment is not reached. The city follows all state and local health guidelines. Face masks are required in all city buildings and facilities regardless of vaccination status. Recreation Committee Scholarships are currently available to use toward classes. For an application, click here.
Here’s a sampling of the classes and activities to choose from. To register for winter programs and classes, go here.
YOUTH & CHILDREN
CLASSES:
CLASSES FOR ALL INTERESTS
~Laguna Beach Water Polo Club
~Track & Field Clinic
~Swim Team & Swim Team Prep
~Skyhawks Soccer Tots
~Tennis
ADULT PROGRAMMING:
ART & ENRICHMENT
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~Beginning Drawing & Watercolor
~Introduction to Printmaking
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DANCE CLASSES
~Mary’s Beginner Line Dancing
~Lyrical Modern Dance
~Zumba Workout with Judith
~Learn the Salsa!
DROP-IN CLASSES
~Better Life Boxing
~T’ai Chi Ch’uan
~Argentine Tango
~Beginner Belly Dance
~Masters Swimming Punch Pass
~Ping Pong
~Lyrical Modern Dance
FITNESS
~Masters Swimming
~Mary’s FitFlex Stretch
~Mary’s Fitness Beyond 50!
~Mary’s Low Impact Training
~Pickleball
~Tennis
Coming Soon Beach Volleyball
FIT FIRST FUN FIT CAMP
This activity/health focused daily summer camp (one-week sessions), is t keep children active, outdoors and developing healthy active lifestyles. Each day, campers participate in general sports, exercise, specials (yoga, karate, dance, etc.) and fun activities (such as relay races and competitions) to create a positive connection with fitness and exercise. Junior and Varsity half day and full day sessions at Lang Park. For the catalog, go here.
LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION
This class provides the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses. Participants who successfully complete the Lifeguarding course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED, valid for two years.
Call 949.497.0780 or email [email protected] for more information.
EVENTS
Volleyball Tournaments
The City of Laguna Beach hosts a series of annual beach volleyball tournaments at Main Beach.
Upcoming Tournaments:
Thursday, July 28 – Laguna Female’s Youth 16U & 12 U
Adult Softball
The City of Laguna Beach hosts summer adult 16’ softball at Riddle Field. Registration is now open for the summer season. Games are traditionally played on either Monday or Thursday evenings starting in late June. For more info contact Garrett Rauch at 949.464.6640.
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Laguna Beach Recreation Division, 380 3rd St., Laguna Beach. www.lagunabeachcity.net; email [email protected]
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Courtesy of Crystal Cove Conservancy
Crystal Cove State Park is hosting a geology tour along the coastal section of the park on Saturday, May 7 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. to explore several diverse and geologically outstanding sites which all display a story from a different geologic time period. Meet at the Los Trancos lot at the trailer (PCH turn inland at stoplight “Los Trancos”). Day-use fee: $5/per hour (max. $15).
Crystal Cove State Park is a great spot to look for resident dolphins, migrating gray whales and birds just passing by the coastline. Join a park naturalist for a Whale & Wildlife “Twalk” on Saturday, May 14 at 9 a.m. and learn some fun facts about the coastal creatures as you walk the bluff trail and scan the ocean at each overlook. Bring binoculars for better viewing. Meet at Pelican Point lot #4 (PCH coastward at Newport Coast left at kiosk to the last lot). $15 day-use parking fee.
Get dirty with Crystal Cove Conservancy on “Stewardship Saturday” on Saturday in May 21 from 8-11:30 a.m. as you work on a habitat restoration project in the backcountry of Crystal Cove State Park. Volunteers will hike one mile on a mostly flat trail to the project site and help weed, plant and seed at this volunteer event. For more information and to register go here.
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Paid Summer Internships for Undergrads
Crystal Cove Conservancy has announced a new round of the Natural Resource Summer Internship Program. Are you interested in exploring a career in an environmental field? Do you want to see what it would be like to work in natural resources within State Parks? If you’re a student who’s interested in participating or if you know someone who is, read on. The internship program is an ongoing collaboration with Crystal Cove State Park, UC Irvine and Parks California that will run from June through early September 2022. Those interested in finding out more can visit www.crystalcove.org.
Meet Pet of the Week Possum
Possum is currently taking over Pet of the Week. He is a two-year-old white and orange cat who is neutered. He is looking for a home to take him in, and is known to be affectionate to anyone he encounters. Given his young age, Possum has lots of energy to go around.
Nancy Goodwin, shelter director, is hoping to have Possum adopted as soon as possible.
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Possum remains in need of a loving home
The Laguna Beach Animal Shelter adoption procedures are designed to make sure that both the potential family and the animal adopted are in the very best situation possible. Due to their approach to adoption, their return rate is 5% as compared to the national return rate of 50%.
The Laguna Beach Animal Shelter is located at 20612 Laguna Canyon Road. Call 949.497.3552, or go to the website for information on adoption procedures, www.puplagunabeach.org/our-pets.php.
Get Outside with OC Parks
OC Parks manages nearly 60,000 acres of parks, historical and coastal facilities and open space for the County of Orange as part of OC Community Resources. For more information, visit www.ocparks.com.
Trade Stewardship – Laguna Coast Wilderness Park on May 1, 15 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. If you use the wilderness parks for hiking, biking, photography or just relaxing, trail stewardship might be for you. Get up close and personal with the trails you use and see them in a whole new way. No experience is necessary for this fun, hard work. Whatever your skill level is, there is a job to do: clearing drains to get the water off the trail, pruning vegetation back to keep users on the trail and moving dirt to rebuild eroded tread and restoring impacted areas are just some of the tasks we will accomplish. You will use tools such as loppers, picks, shovels and McLeods to improve the user experience, protect the fragile habitat and increase the sustainability of our trails. Expect to hike up to 4 miles while carrying tools. Gloves and tools are provided. Register at www.lagunacanyon.org/events.
Family Fun Hike with the Ranger – Laguna Coast Wilderness Park on May 4 from 3-5 p.m. Explore Laurel Canyon Trail on this family fun hike (ages 8 and up). Join the park ranger for a 1- to 2-mile walk in the wilderness to the top of Laurel Falls and back and learn what makes our wilderness such a special place. Learn about the plants and animals in the park and interesting clues that tell us what unique animals call Laguna Coast Wilderness Park home. Learn about plants native to our wilderness, their unique adaptations for survival and which are edible and beneficial to us. Register at www.lagunacanyon.org/events.
Fitness Hike - Willow – Laguna Coast Wilderness Park on May 5 from 8:30-11 a.m. Please be aware this is a Fitness Hike and not for beginners; the pace is approximately a 19-minute mile. Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, fast-paced, 5.5-mile hike over steep and uneven terrain (750-ft. elevation gain) with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers. Register at www.lagunacanyon.org/events.
Keep It Wild Stewardship Event – Laguna Coast Wilderness Park on May 6 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Join Laguna Canyon Foundation and OC Parks for a habitat restoration stewardship event in Laguna Coast Wilderness Park as you learn and work together to create a healthier habitat for the native plants and wildlife that call the canyon home. Depending on the time of year, volunteers will assist with various stewardship activities, including removal of non-native plants, seed collection and/or planting of native plants. No experience is necessary and all tools will be provided. Register at www.lagunacanyon.org/events.
Keep It Wild Stewardship Event – Laguna Coast Wilderness Park on May 6 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Join Laguna Canyon Foundation and OC Parks for a habitat restoration stewardship event in Laguna Coast Wilderness Park as you learn and work together to create a healthier habitat for the native plants and wildlife that call the canyon home. Depending on the time of year, volunteers will assist with various stewardship activities, including removal of non-native plants, seed collection and/or planting of native plants. No experience is necessary and all tools will be provided. Register at www.lagunacanyon.org/events.
Spring Hike to the Lake – Laguna Coast Wilderness Park on May 16 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Come and enjoy an easy, 2.5-mile spring hike over easy but uneven terrain (45-ft. elevation gain). Starting at the James Dilley Preserve, you will hike one of the most diverse areas of the park to Barbara’s Lake and back. The hike is led by Laguna Coast Resource Specialists and Laguna Canyon Foundation naturalist volunteers. Register at www.lagunacanyon.org/events.
Fitness Hike to the Lake - Dilley – Laguna Coast Wilderness Park on May 19 from 8:30-11 a.m. Please be aware this is a Fitness Hike and not for beginners; the pace is approximately a 19-minute mile. Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this strenuous, fast-paced, 4.8-mile hike over steep and uneven terrain (650-ft. elevation gain) with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers. Register at www.lagunacanyon.org/events.
In Search of the Mariposa Lily – James Dilley Preserve on May 20 from 9-11 a.m. Join OC Parks staff and Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers for a 2-mile hike over steep and uneven terrain (500-ft. of gain) in search of the first mariposa lilies on Mariposa Trail. Let’s see what the season will bring and how many kinds of wildflowers we can find. Register at www.lagunacanyon.org/events.
Cultural Resources Hike – Laguna Coast Wilderness Park on May 24 from 9:30-11 a.m. Learn how Native Americans used various plants on this moderate, 2-mile hike (400-ft. elevation gain) led by Laguna Canyon Foundation staff and volunteers. Register at www.lagunacanyon.org/events.
Tot Walk – Laguna Coast Wilderness Park on May 27 from 10-11 a.m. Join OC Parks Naturalists along with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers and bring your young ones (infant to age 3) to explore Laguna Coast’s wild backyard. Listen to a story, play a game and take a leisurely stroll on Mary’s Trail. Register at www.lagunacanyon.org/events.
Keep It Wild Stewardship Event - Native Plant Nursery – Laguna Coast Wilderness Park on May 28 from 8-11 a.m. Join Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers in beautiful Laguna Coast Wilderness Park at their native plant nursery as you care for native plants from their seed stage to their mature, ready-to-be planted stage. Volunteers may collect seeds, sow seeds in flats, bump plants up, plant at restoration sites, sterilize plant containers and help maintain the nursery. Gain hands-on experience with habitat restoration while working alongside other zany and interesting plant lovers. Register at www.lagunacanyon.org/events. | https://www.stunewslaguna.com/index.php/2-uncategorised/20356-an-affinity-for-amenities-050322 | 2022-05-03T15:48:48Z | https://www.stunewslaguna.com/index.php/2-uncategorised/20356-an-affinity-for-amenities-050322 | false | 29 |
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BrewDog co-founder and chief executive James Watt is donating a 5% stake in the business - worth £100m at its most recent fundraising valuation - to 750 salaried crew members.
Based on the most recent fundraising valuation of £1.8bn, the award will be worth around £30,000 a year over four years to each employee, when the scheme begins in June.
The share award could be worth even more if ambitious new growth targets are met - set as the Scottish brewer reaches its 15th anniversary.
BrewDog’s salaried crew members and Equity Punk shareholders will soon own 25% of shares - the biggest stake in the business - between them.
Watt's total shareholding will reduce from 24.2% to 19.2%, transferring 3,727,201 shares to an Employee Benefit Trust that will distribute 1.25% of the company evenly among all 750 salaried crew members every year for the next four years in the form of share options, or conditional cash entitlements based on the value of the shares.
The giveaway of over 3.7 million shares is set out in the Blueprint, a new plan which also includes further investment in its Ellon headquarters, people and culture initiatives, a continued focus on sustainability, broadening into spirits, as well as further international expansion.
BrewDog has also pledged to change how its bars operate, with half of profits being shared with staff.
For each bar 30% of profits will be shared directly with the crew members who work there and 20% with the crew members who work in the bar’s area cluster, to ensure a more equitable split of profits - recognising that some bars may be more profitable than others.
The profit share will be paid out twice a year. Based on 2021 numbers, this will result in an additional circa £3,000 to £5,000 to all crew members’ salaries - with variables, including hours worked.
Watt commented: “These radical new initiatives are about ensuring we win together and fully recognise the hard work that our fantastic team puts into our business.
“The road ahead is going to be exciting, but it won’t be easy.
“The share giveaway and profit share scheme will ensure that we are all in this together as we look to write the next chapter in the BrewDog story.”
BrewDog chairman Allan Leighton said: “These are the perfect initiatives to mark the next stage in the evolution of the business and take our people with us on that journey.
“This is a company that has shown over 15 years of revolutionising the brewing industry that it is ready to do things differently and I am very proud to chair it.”
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TheStreet upgraded shares of Streamline Health Solutions (NASDAQ:STRM – Get Rating) from a d+ rating to a c- rating in a research note issued to investors on Friday, TheStreetRatingsTable reports.
STRM has been the subject of a number of other reports. Colliers Securities reaffirmed a buy rating on shares of Streamline Health Solutions in a report on Tuesday, March 22nd. StockNews.com began coverage on shares of Streamline Health Solutions in a report on Wednesday, April 27th. They set a sell rating for the company.
NASDAQ:STRM opened at $1.47 on Friday. Streamline Health Solutions has a 1 year low of $1.22 and a 1 year high of $2.29. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $1.48. The company has a current ratio of 1.12, a quick ratio of 1.12 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28.
A hedge fund recently bought a new stake in Streamline Health Solutions stock. Millennium Management LLC acquired a new stake in Streamline Health Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:STRM – Get Rating) in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 82,136 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $145,000. Millennium Management LLC owned approximately 0.19% of Streamline Health Solutions at the end of the most recent quarter. Institutional investors own 40.83% of the company’s stock.
About Streamline Health Solutions (Get Rating)
Streamline Health Solutions, Inc provides health information technology solutions and associated services for hospitals and health systems in the United States and Canada. It provides computer software-based solutions and auditing services, which captures, aggregates, and translates structured and unstructured data to deliver predictive insights.
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- Molson Coors Beverage Co TAP reported first-quarter FY22 sales growth of 16.7% year-on-year to $2.21 billion, beating the consensus of $2.13 billion.
- Net sales from the Americas segment rose 8.5% Y/Y due to positive net pricing and favorable sales mix, partially offset by a 0.8% decrease in financial volumes.
- Net sales from EMEA & APAC increased 84.2% due to higher financial volumes, favorable sales mix, and positive net pricing.
- Gross profit increased 26.9% Y/Y to $927.8 million. The operating margin was 8.5%, and operating income for the quarter rose 26.6% to $224.4 million.
- Molson Coors Beverage held $358.7 million in cash and equivalents as of March 31, 2022.
- Non-GAAP EPS of $0.29 beat the analyst consensus of $0.19.
- Outlook: TAP continues to expect FY22 sales growth in the mid-single-digit on a constant currency basis.
- Tracey Joubert, CFO, stated, "Under our revitalization plan, we have built a strong foundation for future growth that has positioned us to manage through challenging times. This gives us the confidence to reaffirm our 2022 guidance for top and bottom-line growth."
- Price Action: TAP shares traded higher by 3.40% at $56.17 on the last check Tuesday.
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Maryland State Retirement & Pension System increased its position in WD-40 (NASDAQ:WDFC – Get Rating) by 1.3% during the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund owned 5,465 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock after acquiring an additional 71 shares during the quarter. Maryland State Retirement & Pension System’s holdings in WD-40 were worth $1,337,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. State of New Jersey Common Pension Fund D grew its holdings in shares of WD-40 by 8.0% in the 4th quarter. State of New Jersey Common Pension Fund D now owns 12,195 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $2,983,000 after acquiring an additional 905 shares during the period. Morgan Stanley grew its holdings in WD-40 by 46.8% during the 3rd quarter. Morgan Stanley now owns 170,303 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $39,422,000 after buying an additional 54,302 shares during the last quarter. Cim LLC grew its holdings in WD-40 by 10.6% during the 4th quarter. Cim LLC now owns 961 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $220,000 after buying an additional 92 shares during the last quarter. Aptus Capital Advisors LLC grew its holdings in WD-40 by 23.5% during the 4th quarter. Aptus Capital Advisors LLC now owns 10,146 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $2,482,000 after buying an additional 1,932 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Envestnet Asset Management Inc. grew its holdings in WD-40 by 12.5% during the 4th quarter. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. now owns 29,924 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $7,321,000 after buying an additional 3,314 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 90.78% of the company’s stock.
WDFC stock opened at $183.33 on Tuesday. WD-40 has a 52-week low of $170.44 and a 52-week high of $279.98. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $191.63 and its 200-day simple moving average is $217.15. The company has a quick ratio of 1.91, a current ratio of 2.81 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.57. The stock has a market capitalization of $2.50 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 37.57 and a beta of -0.15.
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, April 29th. Investors of record on Friday, April 15th were given a $0.78 dividend. This represents a $3.12 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.70%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, April 13th. WD-40’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 63.93%.
A number of equities research analysts have commented on the company. StockNews.com assumed coverage on WD-40 in a report on Thursday, March 31st. They set a “hold” rating on the stock. DA Davidson upgraded WD-40 from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, April 8th. Finally, Zacks Investment Research cut WD-40 from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Wednesday, April 6th.
WD-40 Profile (Get Rating)
WD-40 Company develops and sells maintenance products, and homecare and cleaning products in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. The company provides multi-purpose maintenance products that include aerosol sprays, non-aerosol trigger sprays, and in liquid-bulk form products under the WD-40 Multi-Use brand name; and specialty maintenance products, such as penetrants, degreasers, corrosion inhibitors, greases, lubricants, and rust removers under the WD-40 Specialist brand, as well as various products under the WD-40 Bike brand name.
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LEBANON, Mo. (AP) — A man from Maine who admitted that he intentionally hit a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper with his car has been sentenced to a total of 20 years in prison.
Galen Sailer, of Old Orchard Beach, Maine, was sentenced Monday in Laclede County Court.
He pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree assault, leaving the scene of an accident and property damage, KOLR reported.
Prosecutors said Sailer admitted to intentionally hitting the trooper in a parking lot in Lebanon on Feb. 10, 2021 after the trooper had made a traffic stop. The trooper said at the time that Sailer talked about his brother being killed by a police officer in Arizona.
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Generac Power Systems is recalling about 54,750 units of Generac and DR Power electric start pressure washers for potential risk of carbon monoxide poisoning hazards, a statement by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) showed. These include 1,750 units sold in Canada.
The company said the electronic start/stop button on the pressure washer can malfunction and self-start to pose a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning if the unit is in a confined space.
The company has received nine reports of the pressure washers self-starting and operating without being connected to a water supply. However, no injuries or property damage have been reported involving the recalled products.
The recall involves Generac pressure washers with model numbers G0071320, G0071321, G0071430 and G0071431 as well as DR Power pressure washers with model numbers DPW3100DEN, DPW3101DEN and DPW3102DEN. The pressure washers have an electric start/stop button for the unit's gasoline-powered engines, as well as a rechargeable battery used to power the button.
The recalled pressure washers were manufactured in the U.S. by Waukesha, Wisconsin-based Generac Power Systems, Inc.
The pressure washers were sold at major home improvement and hardware stores across the U.S. and online, including Ace Hardware, Amazon, City Electric Supply, Costco, Do it Best, eBay, Essendant, Fastenal, Home Depot, Lowe's Stores, Menard's, Orgill, Power Equipment Direct, Ravitsky Bros., Tractor Supply, True Value and Walmart from February 2018 through February 2022 for between $450 and $650.
The company has advised consumers to immediately stop using the recalled pressure washers, unless they have removed the rechargeable battery, Customers should contact Generac to arrange to have an authorized dealer replace the start/stop switch on the pressure washer free of charge.
The company noted that the pressure washer can continue to be used with the battery removed but using the pull-start option to start the unit.
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Anyone who has voted in Orange County in the last 20 years will likely recognize some of the candidates for the Board of Supervisors’ District 5 seat.
All four of those running have held office before, and they have decades of state and local elected experience between them: state Senator Pat Bates; former Assemblywoman Diane Harkey; current District 2 Supervisor Katrina Foley; and Newport Beach Mayor Kevin Muldoon.
New boundaries that came out of the 2021 redistricting process outline a largely coastal District 5 that includes Aliso Viejo, Costa Mesa, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Newport Beach, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, several unincorporated communities and the southern portion of Irvine.
The boundary changes put Foley’s Costa Mesa home in the new District 5, so she’s running for that seat rather than in the new District 2. Current District 5 Supervisor Lisa Bartlett is termed out.
The seat is nonpartisan, but political parties are nearly always involved in vetting and supporting candidates.
Two supervisor seats are held by Republicans not on the ballot again until 2024. And, two seats on the ballot are in districts that lean blue. So it’s possible the District 5 election could decide which party holds a majority on the five-member board.
The breakdown in District 5 favors the GOP (more than 37% of registered voters), but Democrats aren’t abysmally far behind (more than 33% of voters), and the 23% of “no party preference” voters make the race harder to predict.
All four candidates said they would try to protect the county’s beaches, whether from sand loss or oil spills.
Foley – a Democrat, attorney and former mayor, councilwoman and school board trustee from Costa Mesa who won her board seat in a 2021 special election – touted the county’s quick response to the October oil spill off Huntington Beach, helping deploy booms and build berms to protect sensitive wetlands. But there’s still room to learn from the spill and improve communication in future emergencies, she said.
Bates said the spill was handled well by the local, state and federal partners, but she’d like to explore whether leaks could be spotted faster and warnings sent out sooner. As a Republican state senator (she’s also served two terms on the Board of Supervisors and three in the state Assembly) Bates said she’s worked on coastal bluff erosion issues, and a bill she introduced in February would set aside $7 million statewide for grants to remove invasive plants and species from coastal areas.
Muldoon, an attorney and Republican who’s in his second term on the Newport Beach council, said he thinks the District 5 supervisor should spearhead efforts to win funding for sand replenishment and oil spill prevention.
Harkey said she doesn’t support bills state legislators have pushed recently to ban oil drilling in coastal waters, but she would like to see offshore rigs replaced with land-based slant drilling operations. A financial adviser, former multi-term Dana Point councilwoman and Republican state assemblywoman who also won a term on the state Board of Equalization, Harkey advocates looking at new technology to detect and clean up oil spills.
“There’s a lot of new technology and I think we’re just a little bit behind the curve on implementing some of it,” Harkey said.
Several candidates questioned aspects of how the county handled the COVID-19 outbreak or had ideas on how it should manage the next pandemic.
Muldoon said the OC Health Care Agency created an effective vaccination program, and it should have a role in providing information to residents.
“Educating the public is, I believe, the smartest route and it’s a route that still respects individual liberties like the right to work and the right to travel freely,” he said. “So the county certainly has a very large role in the programs the state administers, but I don’t believe in mandates.”
Bates said in the future, local agencies should be “given much more discretion” in how they address health issues in their community, and she and Harkey agreed that they don’t think government should be issuing COVID-19 mandates.
“This is endemic now – we’re going to have to learn to live with it,” Harkey said. “It’s time to get the focus off of COVID and get it on providing care for those people who do get sick.”
Foley said she is thankful a “supermajority” of Orange County residents got vaccinated, “because that is the only way that we were able to get to where we are now.”
In the future, the county should be “a conduit for services, for treatment, for information that’s medically accurate, or if it’s vaccines, for supplying vaccines – for making sure that the public health is protected.”
Homelessness is an issue that’s evident county-wide, but Harkey said south county, including much of District 5, hasn’t done nearly as much to address it as north and central county cities.
The district needs a more coordinated effort and a “navigation center,” the term commonly used for an emergency shelter with on-site social services, she said.
“The situation is always ‘in whose city does that belong,’ and I think working constructively we can find an area that is acceptable to everyone,” Harkey said.
Muldoon said there are limits on what government can do to address homelessness, and he’d like to see more partnerships with private nonprofits and faith-based groups to serve people who are on the streets.
When they collaborate with local governments, nonprofits can do even more of what they’re good at: building relationships with unhoused people and meeting their basic needs while also “being there for them so they’re not just a case number, but they’re a person who feels cared for,” Muldoon said.
Bates said she’s requested state funding for the county’s second Be Well OC campus, a facility planned in Irvine that will treat people experiencing a mental health crisis or trying to address their addiction.
For Foley, one reason she ran for supervisor in 2021 was because she didn’t think the county was doing enough to address homelessness, and in particular it could do better at sharing out state and federal dollars with cities that deal with the issue in their communities.
Without direct access to that funding, cities have to spend money from their discretionary funds on street outreach, shelters and law enforcement.
“That takes away from improvements to parks, roads, hiring, you name it,” Foley said. “We’re not fulfilling the obligation of the county’s role in providing those services and most importantly, funding those services.”
Foley said she hopes to stay on the board to continue working on issues including homelessness, climate action, transparency and making government accessible to residents. She’d like to create a city-county program to help working families cover the down payment on their first home.
“There’s no challenge that is too hard that I won’t persist on trying to find a solution to, and no issue too small,” she said.
Muldoon said he’s running for office because he grew up in Orange County and is now raising his family here, and he wants to serve his community.
He wants to ensure law enforcement is fully funded to address a recent increase in property crimes, and as a supervisor he would work with the airlines using John Wayne Airport to help them “find a way to be a good neighbor” to surrounding communities, he said.
For Harkey, homelessness and mental health would be priorities. After having a difficult time helping relatives with dementia and schizophrenia, she’d like to work with county social services to create a program for families who who need help navigating a loved one’s mental illness, she said.
Harkey also said she intends to focus all her attention on the work rather than the next election.
“This is my last elected pursuit and I’m going to do the best that I can on the ground for the public safety issue, the homeless issue and keeping our community the place that we love to work and play in,” she said.
Bates said she understands what’s different about each District 5 community, as well as what they have in common, and having served in the state legislature she’d be effective at communicating OC’s needs to Sacramento.
Also, she’d like to see planned airport improvements, the Dana Point Harbor revitalization and Laguna Niguel Town Center redevelopment through to completion.
“I very much want to be part of those projects,” Bates said. “Those are really very close to my heart.”
Orange County’s five-member Board of Supervisors oversees a budget of more than $7 billion that funds the offices of the Sheriff, District Attorney and Public Defender, social services, 60,000 acres of public parks, beaches and open space, and the public health department that’s been leading the local COVID-19 response.
Ballots will be mailed to all registered voters in the county starting May 9. If none of the four District 5 candidates gets more than 50% of the vote, the top two proceed to a November runoff. | https://www.ocregister.com/2022/05/02/elections-2022-lots-of-experience-among-candidates-in-district-5-board-of-supervisors-race/ | 2022-05-03T15:54:57Z | https://www.ocregister.com/2022/05/02/elections-2022-lots-of-experience-among-candidates-in-district-5-board-of-supervisors-race/ | false | 1 |
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Fnac Darty: Information on the total number of voting rights and shares
Ivry, May 3rd, 2022
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INFORMATION ON THE TOTAL NUMBER OF VOTING RIGHTS AND SHARES
Statement in compliance with article L. 233-8 II of the French commercial code and article 223- 16 of the General Regulation of the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF – Autorité des marchés financiers)
(*) Net = After deduction of the shares deprived of voting right
In accordance with Article 9 of the Company's Articles of Association, any physical or legal person, acting alone or in concert, who comes to hold, or ceases to hold, directly or indirectly, a percentage of the company's capital or voting rights equal to or greater than 3% or any multiple of 1% above 3%, is required to inform the company by registered letter with return receipt requested within the time limit provided for in Article R. 233-1 of the French Commercial Code (i.e., as of today, at the latest before the close of trading on the fourth trading day following the day on which the shareholding threshold is crossed).
Under the terms of the twentieth resolution of the General Meeting of 29 May 2015, it was decided not to grant any double voting rights as instituted by law 2014-384 of 29 March 2014.
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When Kim Kardashian commits to a look she commits—and last night's Met Gala was probably the best example of how far she'll go. On top of dying her hair blonde to channel Marilyn Monroe's iconic "Happy Birthday Mr. President" look, Kim ditched her signature body makeup so that she could give her dress the white glove treatment it deserves.
And apparently, fittings were no different. Ripley's Believe It Or Not! (who own Marilyn's dress and lent it to Kim) posted a video of her trying on the dress to their Instagram account, where Kim can be seen wearing literal white gloves without one ounce of makeup on her face.
As Ripley's put it on Instagram, "Great care was taken to preserve this piece of pop culture history. With input from garment conservationists, appraisers, and archivists, the garment’s condition was top priority. Believe It or Not! no alterations were to be made to the dress and Kim even changed into a replica after the red carpet!"
Kim only wore the dress for a few minutes on the carpet, and told Vogue “I’m extremely respectful to the dress and what it means to American history. I would never want to sit in it or eat in it or have any risk of any damage to it and I won’t be wearing the kind of body makeup I usually do,” she said. “Everything had to be specifically timed and I had to practice walking up the stairs.” | https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a39891214/bts-kim-kardashian-marilyn-monroes-dress-fitting-no-makeup/ | 2022-05-03T16:01:55Z | https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a39891214/bts-kim-kardashian-marilyn-monroes-dress-fitting-no-makeup/ | false | 1 |
Wheel Pros’ brand, Rotiform wheels, announced today that the company has extended its relationship with Ferrari as the official technical wheel partner with a multi-year extension. Rotiform has served as technical partner for the entirety for the 2021 season, supplying Rotiform branded race wheels for the world-renowned Ferrari Challenge Championship and GT Racing Series 488 GTE and 488 GT3 EVO cars.
The continued partnership will include Rotiform wheels on all Ferrari Challenge cars, which compete in multiple championships spanning across the globe. The factory supported GT cars are competing in the World Endurance Championship (WEC), IMSA, and GT World Challenge Series and others.
Rotiform with Ferrari experienced great success throughout the 2021 season, most notably with wins in 24 Hours of Le Mans, 8 Hour of Bahrain, 8 Hours of Portimão, along with WEC GTE Pro Manufacturer and Driver Championship titles and in the endurance Cup of the GT World Challenge Europe, triumphing in the 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps.
“We are proud to inform our vendors and partners of this monumental stride in professional motorsports with Rotiform wheels. Not only has the brand maintained its unparalleled level of precision and quality, but we are able to showcase the performance potential that this brand will continue to progress in for years to come. Ferrari is a proven ally in our push to show the automotive world what’s to come from Rotiform,” says Brian Henderson, CMO of Wheel Pros.
Rotiform wheels are continuously proving to be a welcome addition to the Wheel Pros brand family since 2019. From a spearheaded approach into competitive motorsports, to signature wheels for acclaimed automotive icons – Rotiform’s earned reputation as a cutting-edge performance brand with unrivaled design is a proven asset to both the Wheel Pros family and our vendors alike.
About Rotiform: Rotiform founded in 2009, is a US-based wheel manufacturer known for their industry-leading innovation and forward-thinking designs. The technical partnership with Ferrari GT factory racing has allowed Rotiform to showcase their engineering and performance potential in competitive motorsports and instills a lasting reputation as a championship winning brand. | https://www.ferrari.com/en-BE/competizioni-gt/articles/cgt-rotiform-wheels-extends-technical-partnership-with-ferrari | 2022-05-03T16:03:57Z | https://www.ferrari.com/en-BE/competizioni-gt/articles/cgt-rotiform-wheels-extends-technical-partnership-with-ferrari | true | 4 |
One person was killed during a single-vehicle crash in Western Mass.
It happened in Hampshire County around 5 p.m. Monday, May 2 in Belchertown.
When officers responded to the scene at 606 North Washington St., the driver, the only occupant, was pronounced dead at the scene, said the Belchertown Police.
The identity of the victim is not being disclosed at this time.
The crash is under investigation by the Belchertown Police, the state police, and the Northwestern District Attorney's Office.
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Football Bundesliga Bundesliga Thomas Muller extends Bayern Munich contract until 2024 Mueller as well as top-scorer Robert Lewandowski, Bayern captain Manuel Neuer and winger Serge Gnabry, were due to be out of contract in 2023. AFP 03 May, 2022 19:16 IST Since turning pro with Bayern in 2008, Mueller has made 624 appearances, scoring 226 goals and creating 242 more. - Getty Images AFP 03 May, 2022 19:16 IST Thomas Muller has extended his contract with Bayern Munich until 2024, it was announced on Tuesday, with the Germany international set to spend his entire professional career at the Bundesliga champion, who he joined as a 10-year-old."The journey we have taken together since I joined the youth team in 2000 has been a fantastic success story so far," said Mueller, 32, who won a record 11th league title with the Bavarians this season."So let's continue it together," added the 2014 World Cup winner, who has made 112 appearances for Germany since his international debut in 2010.Mueller as well as top-scorer Robert Lewandowski, Bayern captain Manuel Neuer and winger Serge Gnabry, were due to be out of contract in 2023. READ | From Bundesliga winner Muller to Milan stalwart Maldini - football's one-club legends He is the first of the quartet to extend their deals amid speculation Lewandowski could leave at the end of the season with Barcelona reportedly a possible destination.Bayern chief executive Oliver Kahn describes Mueller as "an identification figure who carries the emblem of our club in his heart."He's someone who takes leadership, plus he's an important character with his manner in the dressing room," Kahn added.Since turning pro with Bayern in 2008, Mueller has made 624 appearances, scoring 226 goals and creating 242 more.He was also part of Bayern squads which won the Champions League title in both 2013 and 2020. Read more stories on Bundesliga. For more updates, follow Sportstar on : | https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/bundesliga/thomas-muller-extends-bayern-munich-contract-2024-one-club-players/article38484333.ece | 2022-05-03T16:04:36Z | https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/bundesliga/thomas-muller-extends-bayern-munich-contract-2024-one-club-players/article38484333.ece | false | 1 |
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has asked Nigerians to spare their thoughts for those in arms, who on a daily basis place themselves on the frontlines and harm’s way to guarantee our peace, security and comfort.
Mohammed in a Sallah message to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration issued by his media aide, Comrade Mukhtar Gidado, said fallen heroes who have paid the supreme price for Nigerians’ liberty must be added to the crusade of security provision to ensure that their labours were not in vain.
The governor said, “We also remember their families and loved ones who, together with their spouses, bear a greater burden of the terrifying times in which we live.”
Governor Mohammed who observed that temperature of politics that is ravaging the country and deepening its historical fault-lines, called on politicians to not be inebriated by the Eid-el-Fitr spirit to see politics as service to God and humanity, and not as a winner-takes-all battle for personal conquest or narrow group interest.
He said, “We must play the game by the rules, either as contestants or in support of our proffered candidates”, and called on all political parties and contestants of various elective offices to prevail on their supporters to be of good conduct in the course of their electioneering campaigns.
Mohammed stressed the need for the adaptation of a bipartisan approach towards tackling insecurity and the factors that fuel it such as unemployment, inflation, poverty and illiteracy, saying the resolve should be guided by the realisation that hunger, disease, insecurity, among others, do not respect gender, generational, religious or ethnic boundaries.
“Guarantee a free and fair elections, under the Constitution, where the will of the people prevail and through which credible candidates, with track records of performance, are elected to pull the country back from the brink and restore the confidence of the people in Government”.
According to him, people must work hard at deepening the values of tolerance, love and peaceful co-existence and never take the relative peace citizens enjoy in Bauchi state or Allah’s mercies for granted.
He described an unfortunate communal crisis that erupted in Gudun Hausawa community of Bauchi cosmopolitan which led to the loss of lives and destruction of property despite the sustained effort of the State Government to ensure peace and the security of lives and property.
The governor therefore enjoined people to apply the lessons of the Ramadan towards solving personal, communal and national problems with the aim of deepening personal discipline, family values, love of one another, national unity and above all, our personal relationship with Allah.
He said the rigorous self-denial, religious teachings and piety of the Ramadan have armed us with the spiritual weapons of tolerance, forgiveness, love, mutual respect, and the fear of God to defeat the cankerworms of hunger, greed, mutual suspicion, insecurity, nepotism, and separatist agitations.
These, the governor further observed, are the weapons that put a wedge between the peoples, deepen their mutual suspicion, and erode confidence in government and threaten the country’s corporate existence.
Mohammed reiterated the resolve of the state government to deal decisively with the perpetrators of the mayhem, and directed the security agencies to dig into the remote and immediate causes of the incident, act and forestall a recurrence not only at Gudun Hausawa but across all the communities in the state. | https://leadership.ng/gov-bala-urges-support-for-security-agencies/ | 2022-05-03T16:05:08Z | https://leadership.ng/gov-bala-urges-support-for-security-agencies/ | false | 1 |
CHICAGO (AP) — Grain futures were mostly higher Tuesday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for May was off 7 cents at $10.43 a bushel; May corn gained 12.75 cents at $8.1850 a bushel; May oats rose 9.50 cents at $6.90 a bushel; while May soybeans was up 8.25 cents at $16.88 a bushel.
Beef and pork were higher on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
Jun. live cattle rose 1.65 cents at $1.3577 a pound; Apr. feeder cattle was up 1.53 cents at $1.6150 a pound; May lean hogs gained 1.75 cents at $1.0047 a pound. | https://www.bigrapidsnews.com/business/article/Grains-mostly-higher-Livestock-higher-17144344.php | 2022-05-03T16:06:54Z | https://www.bigrapidsnews.com/business/article/Grains-mostly-higher-Livestock-higher-17144344.php | true | null |
Becca Moore flew in from Tennessee to enjoy the Coachella music festival, but on the third day she was robbed.
"This guy stole my phone, credit cards, and keys out of my purse," Moore said.
That's where Raul Torres, an Uber driver from Fresno, came in. He met Moore at Coachella where he was working as an Uber driver so he could make money to help pay for his daughter's chemotherapy.
After the robbery Moore's hotel called her an Uber and Torres was her driver. He stopped driving for the day to help Moore in a stressful time.
"He helped me file a police report, he bought me food, and stayed with me from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. until he knew that he was going to be able to go home, because I had a new rental car," Moore said. "He was just paying it forward the entire day, helping me the entire day and he 100% did not have to."
As the two spent time together she learned more about Raul's story - his daughter and father both had cancer. His dad died Friday.
"He didn't charge me for the entire day and it was like an entire day of work for him and I was like 'Why were so focused on my situation when you're the one that needed help the entire time," she said.
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Moore wanted to pay it forward. She used her following on TikTok to promote an online fundraiser raising money for Raul's family medical bills. So far the fundraiser's raised more than $135,000.
"My original goal for the GoFundMe was $1,000 and in 24 hours it hit $100,000," she said.
Thousands may have left Coachella with unforgettable memories - maybe even some new friends - but these two left with a bond that made a difference. | https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/coachella-music-festival-crime-crobbery-uber-driver-cancer/2883975/ | 2022-05-03T16:07:33Z | https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/coachella-music-festival-crime-crobbery-uber-driver-cancer/2883975/ | false | 4 |
Missouri execution would be just fifth this year in the US
(AP) - A man whose death sentence for killing a Missouri couple while robbing their home was overturned three times was scheduled to be executed on Tuesday.
Carman Deck, 56, would be just the fifth U.S. inmate to be executed this year if his lethal injection goes ahead. His hopes for a reprieve were all but dashed on Monday when the U.S. Supreme Court turned aside an appeal and Republican Gov. Mike Parson declined Deck’s clemency request, though he could file new appeals.
Deck, who was from the St. Louis area, was a friend of the grandson of James and Zelma Long and knew they kept a safe in their home De Soto, about 45 miles (72 kilometers) southwest of St. Louis, according to court records.
In July 1996, Deck and his sister stopped at the home under the guise of asking for directions. Deck told a detective that he wasn’t surprised to be invited inside by the couple, who were in their late 60s.
“They’re country folks,” Deck said, according to court records. “They always do.”
Once inside, Deck pulled a gun from his waistband. At Deck’s command, Zelma Long opened the safe and removed jewelry, then got $200 from her purse and more money hidden in a canister.
Deck ordered the couple to lie on their stomachs on their bed. Court records said Deck stood there for 10 minutes deciding what to do, then shot James Long twice in the head before doing the same thing to Zelma Long.
A tip alerted police to Deck and he was arrested later that night outside his sister’s apartment building in St. Louis County. The decorative tin canister from the Long home was in his car.
Prosecutors said Deck later gave a full account of the killings. He was sentenced to death in 1998, but the Missouri Supreme Court tossed the sentence due to errors by Deck’s trial lawyer.
He was condemned to death a second time, but the U.S. Supreme Court threw out the sentence in 2005, citing the prejudice caused by Deck being shackled in front of the jury.
He was sentenced to death for a third time in 2008, but U.S. District Judge Catherine Perry overturned that sentence nine years later after she determined that “substantial” evidence arguing against the death penalty during Deck’s first two penalty phases was unavailable for the third because witnesses had died, couldn’t be found or declined to cooperate.
In October 2020, a three-judge panel of the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals restored the death penalty, ruling that Deck should have raised his concern first in state court, not federal court. Appeals of that ruling were unsuccessful.
Deck’s clemency petition said he suffered sexual abuse and beatings as a child, and that he and his siblings were often left alone without food.
But Parson wasn’t swayed, explaining his rationale for rejecting the petition in a news release: “Mr. Deck has received due process, and three separate juries of his peers have recommended sentences of death for the brutal murders he committed.”
The number of executions in the U.S. has declined significantly since peaking at 98 in 1998. The drop has coincided with a decline in public support for capital punishment that has fallen from a high of 80% in 1994 to 54% in 2021, according to Gallup polls. Since the mid-1990s, opposition to capital punishment has risen from under 20% to about 45%.
Just four people have been executed in 2022 — Donald Anthony Grant and Gilbert Ray Postelle in Oklahoma, Matthew Reeves in Alabama and Carl Wayne Buntion last month in Texas. All four were convicted killers who were put to death by injection. Eleven people were executed in the U.S. last year, which was the country’s fewest executions since 1988.
Use of the death penalty has become concentrated mostly in a few Southern and Plains states. Last year, Texas executed three inmates, Oklahoma executed two, and one each were put to death in Alabama, Mississippi and Missouri. Three federal inmates were executed in January 2021, toward the end of President Donald Trump’s administration.
On Monday, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee paused executions for the rest of the year to enable a review of lethal injection procedures after a testing oversight forced the state to call off the execution of Oscar Smith an hour before he was to die on April 21.
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Enhancing network communication within the IoT industry
ST. PAUL, Minn., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- End 2 End Technologies (E2E) launches an updated version of the Industrial Management Solution (IMS) that provides a Network Management Solution built for managing complex communication industrial networks with predefined rules, thresholds, change management, and notifications. The Industrial Management Solution offers a quick ROI by providing a prescribed workflow to see details of any issue within 1 to 2 clicks. As networks' complexity increases, E2E's Industrial Management System is essential for efficiency in every operation.
E2E's solution supports a wide range of radio manufacturers out of the box. IMS's accessibility gives consumers a low-cost but highly scalable entry point leveraging E2E's flexible Stingray platform.
The appeal of the Industrial Management Solution is its specific design to handle communication tasks quickly. It adapts to any device used for internal communication and decreases resolution speed. One of the important features of this solution is that it is designed to cope with future problems and provides automatic device monitoring and control.
"Our end-to-end perspective including our purpose-built platform software, coupled with our direct and channel distribution and services, is unique in the industry.", said Gregory Crow, Co-Founder & CEO of E2E.
About E2E
End 2 End Technologies is an industrial wireless communications partner and Industrial IoT Solutions provider established in 2013. E2E Technologies specializes in developing top-level software that is needs-based for the customers. The company implements solutions that allow efficient management for your industrial networks.
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WFO LAKE CHARLES Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, May 3, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1001 AM CDT Tue May 3 2022
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of central Tyler,
northern Newton and Jasper Counties through 1100 AM CDT...
At 1001 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles southeast of Hemphill to near Browndell
to near Rockland. Movement was southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Jasper, Newton, Colmesneil, Toledo Bend Dam, Ebenezer, Rockland, Town
Bluff, Burkeville, Browndell, Farrsville, Magnolia Springs,
Mayflower, Mt. Union, Spurger, Jamestown, Roganville, Harrisburg,
Stringtown, Sam Rayburn Dam and Wiergate.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
LAT...LON 3103 9447 3111 9406 3114 9403 3116 9391
3117 9358 3119 9355 3118 9353 3115 9355
3111 9354 3109 9356 3107 9353 3105 9353
3103 9351 3100 9358 3097 9357 3094 9353
3090 9355 3076 9377 3060 9432 3105 9454
TIME...MOT...LOC 1501Z 330DEG 18KT 3128 9376 3110 9402 3097 9437
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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“Happening,” Audrey Diwan’s Golden Lion-winner at last year’s Venice Film Festival, is set in 1963 France but the period detail isn’t prominent. Instead, it’s an abortion tale that feels as though it could it could take place in many places, long ago or today.
It’s filmed in square-like academy ratio and it’s as if the edges of the frame are closing in on Anne Duchesne (Anamaria Vartolomei), a smart literature student — maybe even a brilliant one; we see her define “anaphora” without hesitation — who is shocked when a doctor informs her that she’s pregnant.
This is 12 years before abortion would be legalized in France and Anne’s predicament is immediately urgent. “Do something,” she tells the doctor, who replies that it’s impossible, “the law is unsparing.” For Anne, her apparently first sexual encounter threatens to derail her life just as it’s getting started. She comes from a working class background. Her parents — and most of all Anne, herself — have high expectations for her.
“I want to continue my studies,” she tells another doctor. “It’s essential for me.”
Films from Cristian Mungiu’s “4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days” to Eliza Hittman’s “Never Sometimes Always Rarely” have captured the human toll of systems that give women little choice when faced with an unwanted pregnancy. What distinguishes “Happening,” Diwan’s second feature film, is, overwhelmingly, her and Laurent Tangy’s tightly composed cinematography and Vartolomei’s riveting, steely performance. To a remarkable degree, “Happening” is viscerally connected with its protagonist, closely detailing not just her navigation of social taboos and restrictions but capturing her unapologetic determination. It’s a movie about abortion, yes, but it’s also a coming-of-age tale about a woman’s resolve.
“Happening,” which opens in select theaters Friday and expands afterward, is based on the 2001 memoir by celebrated French author Annie Ernaux, who framed her ‘60s experience as it was recalled decades later by sifting through old journals and memories. Diwan’s film has no such framework, instead preferring to stay rigorously close to Anne’s experience as it’s unfolding. Abortion is to even her friends an unspeakable subject; just the hint of promiscuity is enough to make her nearly an outcast. In one frightfully vulnerable scene, classmates confront her in the shower for being “loose” while they and she are naked.
It’s a fittingly staged scene because in “Happening,” there’s no intimacy or pleasure for Anne’s body. It’s a battleground. When she’s asked for her reading of Louis Aragon’s “Elsa at Her Mirror,” Anne describes the poem’s war references. And she, too, is in a kind of war, with seemingly no one on her side, desperate for help — or at least for some honesty. Anne grows increasingly isolated but also hardened and defiant. Diwan films her clinical encounters at length and, in a film where no one wants to say the truth out loud, “Happening” culminates in Anne holding back screams of pain because the walls are too thin.
“Happening,” an IFC Films release, is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for disturbing material/images, sexual content and graphic nudity. In French with subtitles. Running time: 100 minutes. Three stars out of four.
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Sydney man gets 12 years for murdering gay American in 1988
CANBERRA, Australia — An Australian man was sentenced to 12 years and seven months in prison Tuesday for the 1988 murder of an American who fell off a Sydney cliff that was known as a gay meeting place.
The death of mathematician Scott Johnson was initially called a suicide, but his family pressed for further investigation. A coroner in 2017 found a number of assaults, some fatal, where the victims had been targeted because they were thought to be gay.
Scott White, 51, pleaded guilty in January and could have been sentenced to up to life in prison.
Justice Helen Wilson said she did not find beyond reasonable doubt that the murder was a gay hate crime, an aggravating factor that would have led to a longer sentence. She also said she applied more lenient sentencing patterns in place in New South Wales state in the late 1980s.
He must serve at least eight years and three months in prison before he can be considered for parole.
White was 18 and homeless when he met 27-year-old Los Angeles-born Johnson at a bar in suburban Manly in December 1988 and went with him to a nearby cliff top at North Head.
White’s former wife Helen White told police in 2019 that her then-husband had bragged about beating gay men and had said the only good gay man was a dead gay man.
She told the court on Monday that her husband had told her Johnson had run off the cliff. Scott White told police that he was himself gay and frightened that his homophobic brother would find out.
Wilson said it was not possible to draw any conclusions beyond a reasonable doubt about what had happened at the clifftop.
“The offender hit Dr. Johnson, causing him to stumble backwards and leave the cliff edge,” Wilson said.
“In those seconds when he must have realized what was happening to him, Dr. Johnson must have been terrified, aware that he would strike the rocks below and conscious of his fate,” Wilson added. “It was a terrible death.”
Wilson did not accept the defense lawyers’ argument that Helen White had been motivated to report him to police by a reward.
Under cross-examination on Monday, Helen White denied she had been aware of a 1 million Australian dollar ($704,000) reward for information on Johnson’s murder when she went to police in 2019. She said she only became aware of a reward when the victim’s brother, Steve Johnson, doubled the sum in 2020.
Outside court, Boston resident Steve Johnson thanked prosecutors and the judicial system for ensuring White was sent to prison.
“We didn’t get compensation for Scott this week but what Scott got was dignity,” the older sibling told reporters.
Younger sister Rebecca Johnson said she was satisfied with the sentence.
“Today I feel like we've had answers and we've had justice, and that's for our brother and that's for gay men who were bashed or killed in that era,” she said.
White had a record of violent crime before and after the murder but had not committed any offense since 2008.
“It should be understood that the court is not sentencing a violent and reckless young man for a targeted attack on a gay man,” Wilson said.
“Because of the lapse of time, the offender is no longer the same angry young man who raised his fists to another on the edge of a cliff. Neither is the court imposing a sentence for a crime motivated by hatred for a particular sector of society. The evidence is too slender to support that,” Wilson added.
She said a sentence for the same crime today would be “much higher.”
White's lawyers have appealed his conviction and hope he will be acquitted of the murder charge in a jury trial.
A coroner ruled in 2017 that Johnson “fell from the clifftop as a result of actual or threatened violence by unidentified persons who attacked him because they perceived him to be homosexual.”
The coroner also found that gangs of men roamed various Sydney locations in search of gay men to assault, resulting in the deaths of some victims. Some men were also robbed.
A coroner had ruled in 1989 that Johnson had taken his own life, while a second coroner in 2012 could not explain how he died.
Johnson studied at universities in California and at Cambridge in Britain before moving to Australia in 1986 to live with his Australian partner Michael Noone.
They lived in Canberra where Johnson studied at the Australian National University which posthumously awarded him a Ph.D. He was staying a Noone’s parents’ Sydney home when he died. | https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news/sydney-man-gets-12-years-for-murdering-gay-american-in-1988/ | 2022-05-03T16:13:54Z | https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news/sydney-man-gets-12-years-for-murdering-gay-american-in-1988/ | false | 69 |
Tricida to Report First Quarter Financial Results and Host Conference Call and Webcast on Tuesday, May 10, 2022
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tricida, Inc. (Nasdaq: TCDA) today announced that it will report its first quarter 2022 financial results after the close of market on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. Tricida will host a conference call and webcast at 4:30 pm Eastern Time to discuss its first quarter financial results and business progress. The call or webcast may be accessed as follows:
Tricida Conference Call Information
Tricida will host its First Quarter Financial Results and Business Update Conference Call and webcast on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at 4:30 pm Eastern Time. The call or webcast may be accessed as follows:
A replay of the webcast will be available on Tricida’s website approximately two hours following the completion of the call and will be available for up to 90 days following the presentation.
About Tricida
Tricida, Inc. is a pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of its investigational drug candidate, veverimer, a non-absorbed, orally-administered polymer designed to slow CKD progression in patients with metabolic acidosis and CKD. Tricida is currently conducting a renal outcomes clinical trial, VALOR-CKD, to determine if veverimer slows CKD progression in patients with metabolic acidosis and CKD. Metabolic acidosis is a condition commonly caused by CKD that is believed to accelerate the progression of kidney deterioration. It is estimated to pose a health risk to approximately 4.3 million patients with CKD in the United States. There are currently no therapies approved by the FDA to slow progression of kidney disease by correcting chronic metabolic acidosis in patients with CKD.
For more information about Tricida, please visit www.Tricida.com.
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The European Union’s top diplomat says the bloc’s executive branch is on the cusp of proposing a new raft of sanctions against Russia, including on oil.
EU policy commissioners have been discussing the new sanctions and are set to send their proposals later Tuesday to the 27 member countries for debate.
The union’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said in a tweet that the executive is “working on the 6th package of sanctions which aims to de-swift more banks, list disinformation actors and tackle oil imports.” Swift is the most widely used international system for bank transfers.
Russia’s unprovoked war against Ukraine affects global security.
— Josep Borrell Fontelles (@JosepBorrellF) May 3, 2022
We are working on the 6th package of sanctions which aims to de-swift more banks, list disinformation actors and tackle oil imports.
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Member countries have been involved in drawing up the proposals, but they routinely take days to endorse them.
The sanctions can only enter force once they are published in the EU’s Official Journal. Hungary and Slovakia have already expressed reservations about signing on.
EU ambassadors are scheduled to meet on Wednesday. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is also likely to explain the proposals early Wednesday at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France.
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Interstate highways with the most fatalities
(Stacker) - Americans love the open road, and thanks to the Interstate Highway System—created in 1956—it’s relatively easy to traverse the country.
With an efficient way to travel (in theory), it’s no wonder interstates are in heavy use. In 2020 drivers drove over 709 billion miles on interstates. With that much traffic, there are bound to be a few crashes—35,766 in 2020, to be specific.
Stacker analyzed data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s 2020 Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) to determine which interstates had the most fatalities. This data covers 38,824 total fatalities FARS recorded during 2020. Those traveling through Mississippi, Wyoming, and Arkansas saw higher incidences of fatality rates per 100,000 people.
The 2020 FARS data was released on March 2, 2022. To be included in this data, a crash must have occurred in the U.S. (including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico), on a roadway open to the public, and there must be a fatality related to the crash within 30 days of the incident.
For this analysis, we simplified the road where the accident occurred up to the interstate level. Meaning if the crash occurred on a portion of a state road that is also an interstate, it was considered to have happened on the interstate. On-ramps, off-ramps, and service and access roads were considered part of the interstate as well. Length of roadway was collected from the Federal Highway Administration.
#10. I-15
- Fatalities in 2020: 133
- Fatalities per 100 miles: 9.3
This north-south interstate runs from San Diego to Sweet Grass, Montana, on the Canadian border. It’s the main route to drive the roughly five-hour trip from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. The open road continues on through the desert through Utah and Salt Lake City, where speed limits can hit 80 mph in some areas.
While Southern California is known for its sunny weather, rain and bad tires were probable causes for a February 2020 crash in North San Diego County where a bus slid off of I-15 and rolled down an embankment—killing three and injuring 18 people.
#9. I-70
- Fatalities in 2020: 134
- Fatalities per 100 miles: 6.2
To travel through the heart of America, drive I-70. It’s the east-west highway that goes through 10 states in the center of the country, from the outskirts of Baltimore, through Pennsylvania; West Virginia; Columbus, Ohio; Indianapolis; St. Louis; Kansas; and Denver, before it ends at I-15 in southwestern Utah.
West Virginia is nearing completion on its I-70 Bridges Project, a major renovation initiative in which the state is rehabilitating 26 bridges. Ohio is also replacing the superstructure of the I-70 bridge that spans the Ohio-West Virginia border between Bridgeport, Ohio, and Wheeling, West Virginia.
#8. I-35
- Fatalities in 2020: 157
- Fatalities per 100 miles: 10.0
If you want to drive from the Mexican border to Canada, I-35 will take you most of the way. It starts in Texas and runs through San Antonio, Dallas, and Oklahoma City, before angling northeast to go through Kansas City, Missouri; Des Moines, Iowa; and Minneapolis before terminating at Duluth, Minnesota.
2007′s catastrophic I-35W bridge collapse in Minneapolis put a spotlight on America’s crumbling bridge infrastructure, which spurred more states to allocate funds to repair derelict bridges on all types of roads. Yet I-35 still sees a large number of fatalities every year, mainly due to driver error. One such fatality occurred in a construction zone in Oklahoma, when an inattentive semi driver plowed into an SUV, killing the driver.
#7. I-5
- Fatalities in 2020: 193
- Fatalities per 100 miles: 14.0
On the West Coast, I-5 is the interstate that goes through all major cities from Mexico to Canada. The highway hugs the Pacific Ocean from San Diego to Los Angeles, then cuts inland through Sacramento, California; Portland, Oregon; and Seattle.
In Tacoma, Washington, I-5 has been under construction for literally decades to widen and realign the road, straighten a bottleneck-causing curve, and replace a bridge over the Puyallup River. The new bridge is a feat of engineering, featuring the biggest prestressed concrete girder in the entire country.
More capacity on this stretch can’t come soon enough, as heavier traffic and speeding has contributed to a 47% increase in fatal crashes between 2020 and 2021.
#6. I-20
- Fatalities in 2020: 203
- Fatalities per 100 miles: 13.2
I-20 branches off from I-10 in western Texas to run east through the heart of the South. Drive its full length, and you’ll go through Dallas; Shreveport, Louisiana; Jackson, Mississippi; Birmingham, Alabama; Atlanta; and Columbia, South Carolina, before the road ends at I-95.
On Sept. 29, 2020, a stretch of I-20 in Georgia experienced not one, but two fatal crashes. The first killed two on-duty county law enforcement officers when their car hit the back of a stopped tractor-trailer. Later that day, a nine-car pileup took the life of a 54-year-old woman.
This fatal day was not unusual—just two weeks earlier, a tow truck driver was loading a vehicle on I-20 and was killed in a hit-and-run accident.
#5. I-80
- Fatalities in 2020: 220
- Fatalities per 100 miles: 7.6
At approximately 2,900 miles, I-80 is the second longest interstate highway in the U.S., stretching from Teaneck, New Jersey, to San Francisco. Along the way, it runs near Cleveland and Chicago, then through Des Moines, Iowa; Omaha, Nebraska; Cheyenne, Wyoming; Salt Lake City; Reno, Nevada; and Sacramento, California.
Wide-open spaces combined with snowy winters can turn this highway deadly. In December 2020, a massive snowstorm was responsible for a 66-vehicle pileup on I-80 in Clinton County, Pennsylvania. The crash involved 55 commercial vehicles and 11 passenger vehicles, and it stretched out for a mile. Amazingly, only one person died as a result of the crash; however, another person in the pileup died due to an unrelated medical issue.
The road blockage was so bad that rescue crews had to walk through the mess to help victims. It took days before cleanup crews could remove all of the vehicles from the road.
#4. I-75
- Fatalities in 2020: 246
- Fatalities per 100 miles: 13.8
Another north-south transcontinental route, I-75 goes from Miami to Sault Ste. Marie, on the Canadian border in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Drive it from end to end, and you’ll go through Tampa, Florida; Atlanta; Chattanooga, Tennessee; Lexington, Kentucky; Cincinnati; and Detroit.
To curb highway fatalities, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) implemented a statewide road safety campaign called Toward Zero Deaths. It posts driver fatalities on highway messaging systems in an effort to change driver behavior.
Another aspect of this program can be found on I-75 leading up to the International Bridge in Sault Ste. Marie. In 2020, MDOT installed a system of road sensors that detect traffic jams on the highway and flash warning signs to drivers.
#3. I-40
- Fatalities in 2020: 270
- Fatalities per 100 miles: 10.6
America’s third longest interstate highway, I-40 goes from Wilmington, North Carolina, to Barstow, California. Along the way it connects to Nashville, Tennessee; Memphis, Tennessee; and Little Rock, Arkansas. As it hits Oklahoma City, it then runs along the same path as the historic Route 66 highway and connects to Amarillo, Texas; Albuquerque, New Mexico; and Flagstaff, Arizona, before going into the Mojave Desert, where it terminates when it intersects with I-15.
Speeding is one of the leading factors in fatal highway crashes, such as the 2020 crash in Iredell County, North Carolina, where a box truck crashed into a construction site, killing three workers.
However, the fatalities that happened on I-40 in 2020 weren’t all from speeding. Tire failure led to a collision that killed two in Arizona. In New Mexico, snow and icy roads contributed to a five-car pileup that killed two and injured several others.
#2. I-10
- Fatalities in 2020: 325
- Fatalities per 100 miles: 13.2
For coast-to-coast highway travel in the South, I-10 is the route to take. It’s the fourth longest interstate highway in the U.S., stretching 2,460 miles from Los Angeles to Jacksonville, Florida. I-10 cuts through eight states and takes you through the metro areas of Phoenix, San Antonio, Houston, and New Orleans.
In late 2020, the state of Louisiana announced it would be replacing the Calcasieu River Bridge, a dangerous relic built in 1952 that experienced a jolt when Hurricane Laura blew a riverboat casino into it earlier in the year.
#1. I-95
- Fatalities in 2020: 379
- Fatalities per 100 miles: 19.7
Along the East Coast, I-95 is infamous for bad traffic and accidents, but that might be expected with a highway that runs through 15 states from northern Maine to Miami. You’re bound to find major snarls going through Boston, New York City, Washington D.C., or Jacksonville, Florida.
In 2020, I-95 certainly earned its place atop this list, with a number of big fatal crashes up and down the coast, including a four-car crash that left two people dead in Delaware. However, the worst night on I-95 in 2020 may have been Nov. 1 in Rhode Island, when three people were killed in three separate crashes within 20 minutes.
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Zapper, a South African independent mobile payments, insights, loyalty, and rewards platform, has today announced that merchants using the platform will now be able to accept tap-on-phone payments.
The new functionality gives them access to virtually all digital payments without the need for any additional point of sale hardware and irrespective of whether consumers have the Zapper app.
“After a successful pilot phase, we have rolled out new functionality available to all Zapper merchants which enables them to accept physical card payments as well as mobile wallet payments, such as Samsung Pay, Apple Pay, Garmin Pay, and others. The consumer simply taps the physical card or mobile device on the merchant’s compatible Android smartphone,” explains Brett White, CEO of Zapper.
This new upgrade also supports pin-on-glass functionality, which means consumers who have exceeded their verification limit can safely enter their pin on the merchant’s Android smartphone and proceed with their transaction in the same manner as they would on a normal pin entry device when checking out.
Turning Your Phone Into a Point-of-Sale Device
“Previously our merchant app was primarily a tool for our merchants to get their payment confirmation feeds through a push notification, in real-time, eliminating the need to wait for an SMS, email, or logging into the merchant portal online. It also allowed merchants to generate a QR code or payment link quickly and easily. Now, the app also turns the merchant’s phone into a point-of-sale device without the need for any additional peripheral hardware,” White explains.
All consumers in South Africa will be able to make use of the new payment option whether they have the Zapper consumer app on their phone or not.
“Our Zapper Merchant app will still enable shoppers to easily scan and pay the app-generated Zapper QR code or alternatively tap and pay using their physical bank card or mobile wallets. The primary aim of our latest offering is to ensure our merchants can accept as many payment methods as possible,” White says.
How to Use Zapper Tap-On-Phone On Your Device
All an existing merchant needs to begin accepting tap-on-phone payments is to have the Zapper merchant app installed on an Android device that is NFC enabled and running version 9.0 or later.
The security of the tap-on-phone offering meets the stringent requirements of physical point of sale devices, and consumers will benefit by not needing to hand over their cards to the merchant, making it a truly safe and contactless payment experience.
With this recent addition, Zapper merchants are now able to accept a comprehensive suite of payment options. This includes vouchers, mobile wallets, and third-party options integrated onto the Zapper network including Ozow; Buy Now Pay Later options such as MoreTyme; some cryptocurrency in the form of 6dot50; and now the card-present payments via the tap-on-phone offering – all through a single account.
“The tap-on-phone offering is a significant addition to our payment network and, along with our continuously evolving loyalty and rewards offering, Zapper merchants now have a comprehensive payment acceptance capability and enterprise-level retail insights and payment solution that can be managed entirely via their smartphone,” White wraps up.
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Two Car Crash In North Adams Friday Spins Vehicle Around
Emergency vehicles responded to the scene of a two-vehicle crash in North Adams on Friday afternoon. The afternoon crash occurred on Massachusetts Avenue... The North Adams Fire Department, North Adams Police Department, and Northern Berkshire Emergency Medical Services were all called to the scene of a two-car motor vehicle accident at...
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Israel’s jobless rate dipped below three percent last month for the first since April 2020, just as the coronavirus pandemic was beginning to gain traction.
On the other hand, the population of the state has grown by 176,000 people — 1.9 percent — since the last Independence Day, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics.
Israel’s population now stands at 9.506 million, including 7.021 million Jews (73.9 percent), 2.007 million Arabs (21.1 percent) and 478,000 other citizens (5 percent).
Another bright point: the CBS reports the unemployment rate in the first two weeks of April stood at 2.9 percent. The figure is a drop from that reported for the final two weeks of March, a rate of 3.7 percent.
That figure, incidentally, does not include the number of Israelis who are temporarily out of work due to COVID-19 (0.3 percent). Nor does it include statistics on those who have since returned to work (2.1 percent) following March 2020 workplace closures or termination of employment.
When those figures are added, the unemployment rate rises to 4.4 percent – which is still lower than the 5.3 percent consolidated total reported in March 2020. | https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/israels-unemployment-rate-drops-population-rises/2022/05/03/ | 2022-05-03T16:27:34Z | https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/israels-unemployment-rate-drops-population-rises/2022/05/03/ | true | 1 |
Russia appeared to dodge default on its foreign debt by dipping into its scarce dollar reserves. But Moscow's debt drama is far from over.
Russia's finance ministry abandoned its proposal to use rubles instead of dollars to make overdue payments on two government bonds, saying Friday that it had transferred the money to an account at Citigroup: $564.4 million for a bond due in 2022, and $84.4 million for another due in 2042. A 30-day grace period on making the overdue payments was to expire Wednesday.
The government had claimed that U.S. sanctions freezing its massive currency reserves held abroad meant it couldn't pay and that Russia wasn't to blame for any default, the first on foreign debt since the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution.
Even if Russia is found to have made the most recent payments, others are coming due. Plus, U.S. permission for American bondholders to accept payment on Russian bonds is set to expire May 25, so even if Russia tries to pay, investors would not legally be able to take the money.
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WHY ARE PEOPLE TALKING ABOUT A POSSIBLE RUSSIAN DEFAULT?
Ratings agencies have said that if bonds specify payment in dollars, then paying in rubles amounts to a failure to pay as promised. One reason Russia would want to pay in rubles instead of its reserves of foreign currency is that a large part of them have been frozen abroad. It made Friday's payment by dipping into scarce internal reserves that sanctions could not touch.
Russia has not definitively avoided default unless the money made its way from Citigroup through the banking system to bondholders ahead of Wednesday's deadline.
“Bondholders don't get paid until Citigroup processes the payments” and pass them on to clearinghouses that distribute payment to bondholders, said Jay S. Auslander, a top sovereign debt lawyer at the firm of Wilk Auslander in New York.
Banks are being extremely cautious about any transactions with Russia and may want to check with U.S. and UK authorities first. But “I think it's likely is that the funds will make it to the bondholders, in which case, they will not be in default this time," Auslander said.
HOW MUCH DOES RUSSIA OWE?
About $40 billion in foreign bonds, about half of that to foreigners. Before the start of the war, Russia had around $640 billion in foreign currency and gold reserves, much of which was held overseas and is now frozen.
HOW DO YOU KNOW IF A COUNTRY IS IN DEFAULT?
Ratings agencies can lower the rating to default or a court can decide the issue. Bondholders who have credit default swaps — contracts that act like insurance policies against default — can ask a committee of financial firm representatives to decide whether a failure to pay debt should trigger a payout, which still isn’t a formal declaration of default.
The Credit Default Determination Committee — an industry group of 14 banks and investors that determines whether or not to pay on these swaps — said Friday that they “continue to monitor the situation” after Russia’s payment. They were scheduled to meet Tuesday.
WHAT CAN INVESTORS DO?
The formal way to declare default is if 25% or more of bondholders say they didn't get their money. Once that happens, provisions say all Russia’s other foreign bonds are also in default, and bondholders could then seek a court judgment to enforce payment.
In normal circumstances, investors and the defaulting government typically negotiate a settlement in which bondholders are given new bonds that are worth less but that at least give them some partial compensation.
But sanctions bar dealings with Russia's finance ministry. And no one knows when the war will end or how much defaulted bonds could wind up being worth.
In this case, declaring default and suing “might not be the wisest choice,” Auslander said. “You can't negotiate with Russia right now. You're wading into a world where sanctions are constantly changing, where there are a lot of unknowns. So you may see creditors decide at this point to keep their intentions close to their vest and hang tight for now."
Popular sentiment is a consideration for investors, especially any who may have bought bonds at knocked-down prices in hopes of profiting from a settlement.
“Right now is maybe not a good time to rush in and show that you were profiting off distressed debt in Russian bonds,” Auslander said. “Will that time come in the future? I suspect it will.”
Once a country defaults, it can be cut off from bond-market borrowing until the default is sorted out and investors regain confidence in the government’s ability and willingness to pay. But Russia has already been cut off from Western capital markets, so any return to borrowing is a long way off anyway.
The Kremlin can still borrow rubles at home, where it mostly relies on Russian banks to buy its bonds.
WHAT IMPACT COULD A RUSSIAN DEFAULT HAVE?
The country is already suffering substantial economic impact from Western sanctions, which have sent foreign companies fleeing and disrupted trade and financial ties with the rest of the world. Default would be one more symptom of that isolation and disruption.
Investment analysts are cautiously reckoning that a Russia default would not have the kind of impact on global financial markets and institutions that came from an earlier default in 1998. Back then, Russia’s default on domestic ruble bonds led the U.S. government to step in and get banks to bail out Long-Term Capital Management, a large U.S. hedge fund whose collapse, it was feared, could have shaken the wider financial and banking system.
Holders of the bonds — for instance, funds that invest in emerging market bonds — could take serious losses. Russia, however, played only a small role in emerging market bond indexes, limiting the losses to fund investors.
While the war itself is having devastating consequences in terms of human suffering and higher food and energy prices worldwide, default on government bonds would be “definitely not systemically relevant,” Kristalina Georgieva, head of the International Monetary Fund, has said.
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Desmond Bane is throwing his all into the 2022 NBA Playoffs even as he was downgraded to questionable status due to lower back soreness. On the personal front, there’s great news for the Memphis Grizzlies star. He is low-key about his romantic life but fans have got glimpses of his Desmond Bane’s girlfriend. Tatum Talley is something of an inspiration to her own social media followers and Grizzlies fans would adore her the more they find out about this stunning WAG and their growing family. For all those curious about Desmond Bane’s special one, we have all the details on her background in this Tatum Talley wiki.
Tatum Talley’s Family
Tatum Talley was born on November 14, 1997 and hails from Texas. She is one of three children born to Lisa Tuttle Talley and Charles Sean Talley.
The family is based in Rhome outside Fort Worth. Her parents run a company supplying aerospace products there.
Tatum’s family went through a sudden tragedy in 2017 when the patriarch, Charles, who went by Sean Talley often, passed away. According to reports, Sean suffered fatal injuries from a buck fallow deer inside a pen on the Talley family property.
First responders reportedly found Sean in a high-fenced area where several deer are located. He had several puncture wounds in his abdomen believed to be caused by deer antlers. He was dead on the scene.
Sean Talley is survived by his wife, Lisa, their children Jordan, Tatum, Hayden, his parents, stepparents, and siblings.
“I have been struggling through the stages of grief due to the tragic and unexpected death of my father Sean Talley,” Tatum said in an interview a year after his passing. “In March of 2017, our lives were forever changed. Our family at first seemed ruined, hearts were broken and people looked at us in a way that appeared as if we couldn’t be helped. People were so giving and offering of their kindness that it became overwhelming.”
Tatum Talley’s Career
After graduating from Northwest High School in 2016, Tatum Talley attended Texas Christian University. She graduated in 2020 with a BA in communication and media studies.
Since college, Talley has built online fame as a yoga instructor and fitness guru. She was a yoga instructor in Texas and currently in Memphis, Tennessee. She has over 18.1k Instagram followers and over 50 million views on TikTok.
Currently Tatum has limited activity on social media and has set her Instagram. It possibly has to do with her growing family.
Tatum Talley and Desmond Bane’s Relationship
Indiana native, Desmond Bane played collegiate basketball at TCU. There’s speculation that’s where he met Tatum Talley but it’s unclear when they began dating.
Bane revealed his girlfriend on social media in 2022. However, Talley has posted few pictures with him on her social media since 2021 and it went under the radar.
Also something that missed the Grizzlies fans’ attention – Desmond Bane is going to be a dad! They revealed on Talley’s Facebook page in February that they are expecting their first child together.
Also Read: Treylon Burks Is Engaged! Meet the NFL Draft Prospect’s Fiancée, Shelby Pearlman
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The meen in the multi-cuisine sea
More masters of one than jacks of all trades, Aravind Suresh and Richie Richard speak of their single product brand Meen Satti at their newly inaugurated dine-in Experience Store
Published: 03rd May 2022 01:37 AM | Last Updated: 03rd May 2022 01:37 AM | A+A A-
CHENNAI: Soft, yellow lighting seeps through fish baskets affixed to the ceiling, illuminating the sparsely furnished area — three tables and low-levelled Indian-styled family seating — and a vivid mural that brings alive one corner of the Meen Satti - Experience Store. The storefront paves the way to a contemporary office that is a far cry from the bedroom where the brand began its operations nearly a year ago. While other businesses battled the shaky market in the pandemic, college friends-turned-business partners Aravind Suresh and Richie Richard swam against the tide to establish a unique cloud kitchen that offers one signature product — an authentic meen kuzhambu. “We realised that there is an underserved market; no brand catering to the fish-loving community. The curries currently available in the market are tomato-based (North Indian style) and our foundation is a tamarind base, like curries you would find down south. This is my family recipe of 25 years and any time someone came to our house, they would ask my mother to make this kuzhambu,” shares Aravind.
Behind the scenes
The Experience Store that has ballooned the team from four to eight people, is not a restaurant but a unique concept. “As per our global brand vision, an experience store felt like the natural next step. We are still a cloud kitchen. Through customer feedback, we understood that there is a natural sense to sit down and eat the product. This is not grab-and-go fast food. So, we decided to create this hybrid experience where people can try it out and then order it from the comfort of their home, knowing they will be getting the best,” Aravind says.
To maintain the authenticity and ensure the best quality, the duo sources fresh sea bass — suitable for both kuzhambu and fry — from local markets and other ingredients from Aravind’s family’s farm. No compromises are made when it comes to customers, not even during breeding season. “The time in which we have launched the store is a difficult one for any fish company. But we have good relations with our vendors in Thoothukudi, Rameshwaram, Chennai, Andhra Pradesh and more. Breeding time is different in every state (there is a 25-day gap). The prices are high, but that is on us. The customer will still get the same product,” assures Richie. It was time to put these promises to the test, or rather, taste.
On the plate
A cake box-sized cardboard container opened up to a snuggly packed satti (clay pot) of the fish head curry with the head, tail and two pieces, covered with aluminum foil, the design of the cardboard holder was such that one could slip the satti right off to reveal the other ingredients — 500 ml rasam, 1.5 kg rice, six slices of fish fry, and four pieces of petha paan. The eco-friendly packaging is much researched and prided by the duo. This is The Family Box that serves four people; the entire 1 kg fish is used for this. The only variation to this product is The Idly Box which offers idli and nannari sarbath with the kuzhambu.
Lids were opened, the foil removed and the room was soaked with a familiar aroma of decadent spices. It was time to get our hands dirty (literally). The star of the menu, the meenu kuzhambu did not disappoint. Tangy and rich with a spicy kick that lingers on your tastebuds, the tamarind base made our mouth water between bites. Chunks of green mango that had absorbed the curry added a light sweet and sour note to the powerful gravy. There is little to shuffle around in terms of curry leaves and bones but it’s an insignificant distraction in comparison. But the main challenge — for a novice like me — is deciphering how to eat the head and tail. There is skill to it but brute force works just as well, as I found. Those squeamish about the fish eye may choose to skip it but the crunchy, almost gelatinous texture is a treat to adventurous palates.
The second helping of rice — it’s difficult to stop at one — was paired with homely rasam. The thinner, tomato-based gravy was a welcome break from the heavier kuzhambu. That’s not to say we didn’t find ourselves pouring in more of the latter for a third serving. Both sour and spicy gravies were complemented well by the toned-down flavours of the shallow fried fish. The subtle touches of pepper and turmeric can be enjoyed added into the curry or just by itself. After the tongue running high on flavour overdose, the petha paan (a cross between paan and mukhwas, we felt) was a refreshing end. The product is an all-encompassing meal, the duo informs. “Even though it’s a single product, we position it as the perfect fish head curry meal. You don’t need to get anything else. When you’re confident about what you do, it’s good to remain true to what you stand for. We’re good at what we do and we’re like to stay that way for as long as we can,” Aravind concludes. Order at meensatti.com or visit he Experience Store at 7A, Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Ambal Nagar, Ekkattuthangal.
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U.S. relieved as China appears to heed warnings on Russia
By Steve Holland, Trevor Hunnicutt and David Brunnstrom
WASHINGTON, May 3 (Reuters) - Two months after warning that Beijing appeared poised to help Russia in its fight against Ukraine, senior U.S. officials say they have not detected overt Chinese military and economic support, a welcome development in the tense U.S.-China relationship.
U.S. officials told Reuters in recent days they remain wary about China's long-standing support for Russia in general, but that the military and economic support that they worried about has not come to pass, at least for now. The relief comes at a pivotal time.
President Joe Biden is preparing for a trip to Asia later this month dominated by how to deal with the rise of China and his administration is soon to release his first national security strategy about the emergence of China as a great power.
"We have not seen the PRC provide direct military support to Russia’s war on Ukraine or engage in systematic efforts to help Russia evade our sanctions," a Biden administration official told Reuters, referring to the People's Republic of China.
"We continue to monitor for the PRC and any other country that might provide support to Russia or otherwise evade U.S. and partner sanctions."
As well as steering clear of directly backing Russia's war effort, China has avoided entering new contracts between its state oil refiners and Russia, despite steep discounts. In March its state-run Sinopec Group suspended talks about a major petrochemical investment and a gas marketing venture in Russia.
Last month, the U.S. envoy to the United Nations hailed China's abstentions on U.N. votes to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine as a "win," underscoring how Beijing's enforced balancing act between Russia and the West may be the best outcome for Washington.
Still, China has refused to condemn Russia's actions in Ukraine and has criticized the sweeping Western sanctions on Moscow.
Trade volume between Russia and China also jumped in the first quarter, and the two declared a "no limits" partnership in February.
On Monday, Beijing's Washington embassy issued a 30-page newsletter accusing the United States of spreading "falsehoods" to discredit China over Ukraine, including through a March press leak saying Russia had sought Chinese military help. The embassy noted that U.S. officials had since said they had seen no evidence of China providing such support.
Biden himself has not spoken of China helping Russia since telling reporters in Brussels March 24 that in a phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, he "made sure he understood the consequences."
Secretary of State Antony Blinken told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee last week China is dealing with the "significant reputational risk" of being Russia's ally and that "for now we're not seeing significant support from China for Russia's military actions."
Biden is to visit Tokyo and Seoul in what will be his first trip to Asia as president - one that won't include a stop in China. He'll meet with Indian and Australian leaders too, during a 'Quad' meeting in Tokyo.
China has made Russia a key part of its foreign policy strategy to counter the West. Biden aides were worried Xi was planning to provide direct support to Russian President Vladimir Putin as his campaign in Ukraine faced fierce setbacks, one U.S. official said.
They were heartened this has not happened so far, but Washington and its allies are continuing to closely monitor the level of assistance, the official said.
Bonnie Glaser, an Asia expert at the German Marshall Fund of the United States, said stark warnings by the U.S. and European Union have paid off so far.
"There has been consistent messaging that if China does so it will face severe consequences. It appears that so far, the Chinese have not. It is feasible that the Chinese planned to provide military assistance and changed their minds," she said.
However U.S. officials remain concerned about China's refusal to condemn Russia's actions in Ukraine and what they say is its continued parroting of Russian disinformation.
Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said on April 21 that Beijing had "repeatedly drawn false equivalencies between Russia's war of aggression and Ukraine's self-defensive actions."
She added: "Let's be clear, China's already doing things that do not help this situation."
US National Security strategy on China coming in weeks https://www.reuters.com/world/blinken-address-us-national-security-strategy-related-china-coming-weeks-2022-04-26/
US sets red lines for China support of Russia https://www.reuters.com/world/us-sets-some-red-lines-china-over-support-russia-2022-03-23/
China has refused to condemn Russia's actions in Ukraine and has criticized the sweeping Western sanctions on Moscow, while saying it is not deliberately helping circumvent them.
China's trade with Russiahttps://tmsnrt.rs/37jPboW
(Reporting By Steve Holland, David Brunnstrom and Trevor Hunnicutt; Editing by Heather Timmons, Richard Pullin, William Maclean)
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UniCredit launches staff training pilot project in Italy
MILAN, May 3 (Reuters) - Italian bank UniCredit said it had launched a pilot project to train staff in Italy to try to boost retention rates, weeks after rival heavyweight Intesa Sanpaolo announced a venture with a private equity firm centred around its learning operations.
UniCredit CRDI.MI CEO Andrea Orcel said retention rates were between 30% and 50% higher for companies with a strong learning culture.
"Eighty-six percent of millennials say they would stay in their roles if training and development is offered by their employers," the former UBS banker said.
Spurred by the disruption of the pandemic, record numbers of people have left their jobs in a phenomenon dubbed "The Great Resignation," heightening the challenge of how to retain talented workers.
The UniCredit University Italy programme will offer classes both online and in person to staff, with a view to polishing existing skills and adding new ones.
UniCredit plans to extend the pilot project to the other countries in which it operates.
Intesa announced in February a venture with Nextalia, the private equity firm founded by former Mediobanca banker Francesco Canzonieri, to externalise its training divisions.
Intesa said it would fold its operations dedicated to offering learning to businesses and staff into a newly-created company called Digit'ed, controlled by Nextalia.
Intesa, which would own 20% of the new company, said it was signing multi-year agreements for Digit'ed to provide learning to the bank's employees and customers.
(Reporting by Valentina Za; editing by Barbara Lewis)
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Live updates | Macron pledges continued support for Ukraine
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron has conveyed to Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy his “wish to actively work to re-establish the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine during his second mandate,” in coordination with allies, the presidential Elysee Palace says.
Macron assured Zelenskyy in their hourlong conversation Saturday that “military material” and humanitarian assistance would keep flowing to Ukraine, the Elysee said.
France has so far sent 615 tons of equipment and aid, including generators for hospitals, ambulances and food. France has been coy about its contribution in defensive weapons, but Macron recently mentioned Milan anti-tank missiles and a delivery of truck-mounted Caesar cannons among “consequential equipment.”
“This support will continue to strengthen,” the French president told Zelenskyy, according to the Elysee.
Macron was re-elected president of France six days ago. During his first term, Macron held numerous conversations with both Zelenskyy and Russian leader Vladimir Putin since Russia’s invasion Feb. 24.
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KEY DEVELOPMENTS IN THE RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR:
— Ukrainian forces fight Russia's grinding advance in Donbas
— Wives of Mariupol defenders appeal for soldiers' evacuation from final holdout
— Ukrainians go back across front line toward homes despite dangers
— Ukrainian women learn how to clear land mines after taking refuge in Kosovo
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LVIV, Ukraine — Russia’s foreign minister says Moscow has evacuated over 1 million people from Ukraine since the war there began.
The comments Saturday by Sergey Lavrov in an interview with Chinese state news agency Xinhua come as Ukraine has accused Moscow of forcefully sending Ukrainians out of the country. Lavrov said that figure included more than 300 Chinese civilians.
Lavrov offered no evidence to support his claim in the interview.
Lavrov also said that negotiations continue between Russia and Ukraine “almost every day.” However, he cautioned that “progress has not been easy.”
Lavrov in part blamed “the bellicose rhetoric and inflammatory actions of Western supporters of the Kyiv regime” for disrupting the talks. However, Russian state TV nightly has had guests who suggest that Moscow use nuclear weapons in the conflict.
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LVIV, Ukraine — The British military believes Russian forces in Ukraine are likely suffering from “weakened morale.”
The British Defense Ministry made that assessment in a tweet Saturday as part of a daily report it provides on Russia’s war on Kyiv.
It says Russia “still faces considerable challenges” in fighting. The British military believes Russian forces have “been forced to merge and redeploy depleted and disparate units from the failed advances in northeast Ukraine.”
It offered no information on how it arrived at this assessment. However, analysts believe Russian forces that failed to take Kyiv at the start of the war have been redeployed without the time needed to properly rearm and restaff.
The British believe Russia hopes to reorganize its effort and shorten supply lines.
The ministry added: “A lack of unit-level skills and inconsistent air support have left Russia unable to fully leverage its combat mass, despite localized improvements.”
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WASHINGTON — A senior U.S. defense official said Friday the Russian offensive is going much slower than planned in part because of the strength of the Ukrainian resistance.
“We also assess that because of this slow and uneven progress, again, without perfect knowledge of every aspect of the Russian plan, we do believe and assess that they are behind schedule in what they were trying to accomplish in the Donbas,” the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss the U.S. military’s assessment.
He said the U.S. believes the Russians are “at least several days behind where they wanted to be” as they try to encircle Ukrainian troops in the east.
As the troops try to move north out of Mariupol so they can advance on Ukrainian forces from the south, their progress has been “slow and uneven, and certainly not decisive, in any event,” the official said.
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KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of trying to destroy the Donbas and all who live there.
“The constant brutal bombardments, the constant Russian strikes on infrastructure and residential areas show that Russia wants to empty this territory of all people. Therefore, the defense of our land, the defense of our people, is literally a fight for life,” he said late Friday in his nightly video address to the nation.
He said the cities and towns of the Donbas will survive only if Ukraine remains standing. “If the Russian invaders are able to realize their plans even partially, then they have enough artillery and aircraft to turn the entire Donbas into stones. As they did with Mariupol.”
Zelenskyy said Mariupol, once one of the most developed cities in the region, was now a “Russian concentration camp among the ruins.”
In Kharkiv, a major city to the north, the situation was “brutal” but Ukrainian troops and intelligence agents “have had important tactical successes,” he said without elaborating.
Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov said about 20% of the city’s residential buildings have been so badly damaged that it will be impossible to restore them.
Zelenskyy said rescuers were still going through the rubble in Kyiv after Thursday’s missile strikes. He expressed his condolences to the family of Vira Hyrych, who was killed in the bombardment. He said she was the 23rd journalist killed in the war.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov appears to have dismissed the need for the United Nations to help secure humanitarian corridors out of Ukraine’s besieged cities, striking a tough line a day after the U.N. chief toured war-wracked Kyiv with that very aim.
As an interviewer at Saudi-owned Al-Arabiya TV tried to ask Lavrov about U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ proposals for humanitarian assistance and evacuation of civilians, Lavrov cut him off.
“There is no need. I know, I know,” an irritated Lavrov said. “There is no need for anybody to provide help to open humanitarian corridors. There is only one problem … humanitarian corridors are being ignored by Ukrainian ultra-nationals,” he said.
“We appreciate the interest of the secretary-general to be helpful,” he added. “(We have) explained … what is the mechanism for them to monitor how the humanitarian corridors are announced.”
During the hourlong interview, Lavrov also accused the West of sabotaging Russia’s peace talks with Ukraine. He claimed that thorny negotiations in Istanbul last month had been progressing on issues of Russian territorial claims and security guarantees until Ukrainian diplomats backtracked at the behest of the West.
“We are stuck because of their desire to play games all the time,” Lavrov said. “Because of the instructions they get Washington, from London, from some other capitals, not to accelerate the negotiations.”
When asked about the risks of war spilling into neighboring Moldova after a series of explosions rattled a breakaway border region within the country, Lavrov struck an ominous tone.
“Moldova should worry about their own future,” he said. “Because they’re being pulled into NATO.”
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VIJAYAWADA: Narasaraopeta Engineering College (NEC) has received the prestigious ‘Top Achievers Award’ from HCL, Chennai, a multi-national software company, vice-chairman of NEC group of colleges MS Chakravarthy said.K Syam Kumar Reddy, the corporate relations officer of NEC received the award at Chennai HCL Office.
Chakravarthy said the NEC students have demonstrated exceptional abilities in advanced technology courses such as AWS, PYTHON, Salesforce and Microsoft. Chakravarthy said that NEC has signed MoUs with IBM, Microsoft and Amazon Cloud labs. | https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2022/may/03/hcl-presents-top-achievers-award-to-nec-2449163.html | 2022-05-03T16:39:35Z | https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2022/may/03/hcl-presents-top-achievers-award-to-nec-2449163.html | true | null |
Kansas Athletics Surplus Sale Set for This Saturday
LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas Athletics will host its Surplus Sale on Saturday, May 7, at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. The sale will give fans a chance to purchase KU surplus apparel and equipment, while also providing the opportunity to purchase season tickets for the 2022-23 KU Athletics seasons.
Gate 9 on the northwest side of the stadium will open to the general public at 9 a.m. on Saturday, with Williams Education Fund Members receiving exclusive access beginning at 8 a.m., also through Gate 9. The sale will last until all or most of the merchandise has been sold. Included in the sale will be a variety of KU sport specific items, including golf shoes, pants & shorts; football & baseball jerseys; softball, baseball, and football cleats; track shoes; men’s & women’s sweats; as well as a good selection of shoes, quarter zips, polos, tee shirts, and socks.
Additionally, Kansas Athletics has made the decision that all sales will be by card only, no cash.
Men’s basketball or football season ticket holders who have renewed tickets prior to the April 22nd deadline will have the opportunity to get a picture taken with the Jayhawks national championship trophy. Football season ticket holders can also pick up their Kansas Football season ticketholder yard sign gift, with all trophy pictures and yard sign pickup happening on the west concourse adjacent to sections 3 & 4 as fans exit the sale. | https://kuathletics.com/kansas-athletics-surplus-sale-set-for-this-saturday/ | 2022-05-03T16:41:08Z | https://kuathletics.com/kansas-athletics-surplus-sale-set-for-this-saturday/ | true | 1 |
Scuderia Ferrari has taken its first official win of the season, thanks to a great performance from Charles Leclerc at the legendary Spa-Francorchamps circuit. The Monegasque managed the 44 lap race to perfection, on his way to his maiden F1 win, the first also for a driver from Monaco. This fantastic result came at the end of what was a very difficult weekend for the world of motor sport, following the tragic death in Saturday’s Formula 2 race of young French driver Anthoine Hubert.
The race. Charles got away well from pole position to keep the lead. Behind him, Sebastian Vettel was overtaken at the first corner by Lewis Hamilton but retook the place getting by again at the end of the Kemmel straight. Shortly after, the Safety Car appeared after Max Verstappen went off and then Carlos Sainz did the same. At the restart, Charles managed to pull away from the group, running at a consistent pace. Sebastian pitted on lap 15 to switch from Soft to Medium, while his team-mate stayed out for a further 5 laps.
Sebastian. On new tyres, Vettel put in a run of very quick laps which saw him take the lead when Leclerc and the two Mercedes pitted. However, the German’s tyres were degrading quickly and his pace dropped off and on lap 27 he let his team-mate through into the lead. Then Hamilton closed in and he and Sebastian had a good duel for three laps. Once he had lost the place, the team changed his strategy, bringing him in for another set of Softs to run for the final ten laps of the race. Sebastian finished fourth, behind Charles and the Mercedes duo and, making the most of his new tyres, brought home the extra point that goes with setting the fastest lap.
Final stages. The final ten laps were nail biting, as Charles managed his tyre degradation and fought off a hard-charging Hamilton, who never got quite close enough to use the DRS. Charles took the flag less than a second ahead of the reigning world champion and a further 12 ahead of Valtteri Bottas. This was Scuderia Ferrari’s 236th win, while Leclerc set two new records here in Belgium, becoming the youngest driver to take pole and the win at Spa-Francorchamps. He is also the youngest ever driver to win a Grand Prix at the wheel of a Ferrari. The world championship is back on track right from next week in Monza for the Italian Grand Prix. Before the action starts on track, fans can attend a special event organised by the ACI (the Italian Automobile Club) to celebrate the 90th Italian Grand Prix and the 90 years of existence of Scuderia Ferrari. It takes place in Milan’s Piazza Duomo starting at 17 on the Wednesday. It will feature plenty of historic racing cars and drivers from yesteryear and today who have played their part in this unique team. Of course, Sebastian, Charles and Team Principal Mattia Binotto will be in attendance.
Charles Leclerc #16
“It is difficult to enjoy a first victory on a weekend like this. I grew up with Anthoine, and we competed in our first karting race together with Pierre (Gasly) and Esteban (Ocon) in 2005. These are memories I will keep forever. Losing him yesterday was a huge shock, not only to me but to everyone in motorsport. In a way, I am satisfied having won today to remember him in the way he should be remembered. He was a champion, and this victory is for him.
The race itself was good and nothing would have been possible without the amazing car the team gave me. We made good improvements in terms of race pace and tyre management this weekend.
The last few laps weren’t easy. I saw Lewis coming closer and closer in the mirror, so I put my head down and tried to focus on the work I had to do in the car. At the end, I managed to cross the line in first place and I’d like to thank the team for the hard work they have put in to make this possible.”
Sebastian Vettel #5
“It was not by any means an easy race for me. At the start I managed to retake my position from Lewis but then I began to struggle with the tyres and I had to stop earlier than planned. With the medium tyres at first I managed to maintain a good pace, but then it dropped again.
I tried to keep second place but I couldn’t do it and at that point, the best thing to do was to pit once more for tyres and carry on without struggling so much.
We have to understand why my car had such high tyre degradation and we will do a full analysis of the situation to understand the reasons why I did not feel comfortable. It was definitely not a great weekend for me, but it was a great weekend for the team and that’s the main thing. So congratulations to all the guys in the team and well done to Charles for his first win!”
Mattia Binotto Team Principal
“This is a victory that certainly gives us plenty of energy and desire to do well. After the summer break it was very important for us to return to the track focused – and to show we are competitive after a start to the season in which we lost so many opportunities.
Compliments to Charles, who sealed his very first victory in Formula 1, and it was important to do it here not least because he and Anthoine were close friends. This is the best way to remember him. His weekend was outstanding from Friday and he truly deserved this win.
Seb also put together a good race and he showed strong pace in the first stint, but we brought forward his pit stop to protect his position. This meant his tyres had degraded a lot towards the end of the race. He helped his team-mate and he showed yet again that he is willing to work for the good of the team.
Now we head to Monza, we are raring to go and we want to perform just as well at our home race.” | https://www.ferrari.com/en-BE/formula1/articles/2019-belgian-gp-race-press-conference | 2022-05-03T16:41:22Z | https://www.ferrari.com/en-BE/formula1/articles/2019-belgian-gp-race-press-conference | false | 3 |
Four proposed new cities in Cobb County are being promoted as offering only a few of the services cities traditionally offer, but their charters would allow for more services to be added eventually.
Voters in the proposed East Cobb, Lost Mountain and Vinings areas will decide May 24 if they want their area to become a city. Mableton voters will vote Nov. 8.
Feasibility studies were conducted for each proposed city to estimate the cost of providing basic services. But the laws that set the dates of the referendums would also serve as the charters for the cities should they pass, and include provisions for expanding services.
That poses a challenge for the county as it considers how and when to transfer services to any new city, said Cobb County Commission Chair Lisa Cupid.
“Our staff sees some gaps” in the planning, said Cupid.
The feasibility studies were designed to create potential budgets for services that cityhood committee members decided their city needed to offer. The charters list all of the services included in the studies, but those for Mableton and Vinings go far beyond that, listing many that could be offered at some point in the future.
The studies for those two cities included parks and recreation, zoning and planning and code enforcement, for instance. But their charters would allow them to add police and fire services, garbage pick-up, sewer systems and, for Mableton, a city waterworks and bus service.
The East Cobb and Lost Mountain charters offer a shorter list of services, and would require voters to approve any additional services through a referendum vote. With Mableton and Vinings, any services not listed in the charter could be added by the ordinance without a referendum.
Credit: Fresh Take Georgia
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County officials say it’s unclear which services each city would offer initially and how those services will be provided.
“A lot of the services that were mentioned were just general, but we have some questions,” said Randy Crider, Cobb County’s public safety director. He said his department needed to “know what’s going to be expected of us.”
East Cobb, for example, likely would provide police and fire services, but it’s unclear how long it would take the newly elected leaders to get those services up and running.
Former state Rep. Matt Dollar, a Republican from East Cobb who sponsored that area’s charter bill, said that is a question for the incoming city council and mayor.
“No one is elected yet and able to speak on behalf or make decisions for the proposed city,” he said.
The topic of mutual aid agreements between the Cobb County fire service and the city of East Cobb was brought up during the Cobb Board of Commissioners special work session earlier this year, with Cobb fire officials saying the topic was not comprehensively covered in the feasibility study.
While the county is doing the best it can to prepare for a smooth transition of services, “it’s hard to really suppose what that transition will look like,” Cupid said in an interview.
But it is clear that potential new city residents won’t see an immediate roll-over of services.
If the cities are approved by voters, city leaders would be elected later. Then, county officials could begin meeting with them and negotiating how to coordinate the transition of county-run services over to the new cities, Cupid said. After that, those services will be phased in over time, she added.
“We’re going to do our best to make sure that we maintain our brand of being a well-run county and working well with all of our cities,” Cupid said.
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NEW YORK, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AFS Intercultural Programs is proud to launch the AFS Global STEM Accelerators: a full-scholarship, virtual exchange program designed to empower 150 young women worldwide with access to education in sustainability, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), and social impact.
Applications are open to young women (ages 15-17.5) worldwide, with a keen interest in becoming changemakers in their communities. In addition, AFS will allocate scholarships specifically to refugees and girls from displaced populations worldwide.
Giving young people the tools to create a more sustainable future
Through immersive learning experiences, AFS Global STEM Accelerators scholars will develop critical technical competencies, like digital skills, design thinking, and data literacy, paired with global competencies, such as emotional intelligence, intercultural awareness, and teamwork – valuable skills that are increasingly necessary in the global economy and vital to contribute to a sustainable future.
Over the course of twelve weeks, scholars will develop social impact prototypes and capstone presentations that offer potential solutions to real-world challenges, with an emphasis on sustainability. Upon completion, scholars earn the Advanced Certificate on Global Competence for Social Impact, awarded by AFS and the University of Pennsylvania, along with official feedback and validation from Penn's Center for Social Impact Strategy. In addition, scholars will be invited to join AFS' global alumni community, which offers diverse mentoring opportunities and networking resources.
Empowering young people to become changemakers through STEM
AFS Intercultural Programs is a nonprofit global exchange network with decades of expertise in impact-driven education. "Skills like cross-cultural communication, empathy, and conflict resolution are mission-critical for our world. Educating more young people to become global citizens is crucial if we want to create a more sustainable future," says Daniel Obst, AFS President & CEO.
The Accelerators program is part of the broader AFS Global STEM Changemakers Initiative, a five-year grant which aims to provide 5,000 young people worldwide with immersive learning experiences through STEM, global competence, and sustainability-focused intercultural exchange programs. The initiative is administered by AFS and funded by bp, a global integrated energy company. bp supports initiatives such as this to help build the STEM talent that the world needs to create sustainable solutions and improve the diversity of talent in the STEM fields.
Applications are open through May 15. Learn more and apply at afs.org/global-stem/accelerators.
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It’s generally easy to be a Muslim in Santa Cruz, except when it’s not, Erica Aisha Charves writes. People often look at me strangely because I wear a headscarf. Ramadan, the holy month of fasting, which ended Sunday, reminds me to be patient and empathetic, and to continue to educate our community about Islam. It’s easier when I have coffee first.
A person learns a lot about themself by giving up coffee, tea, and all food or a favorite beverage during daylight hours for a month.
It’s self-discipline. Sacrifice. A reminder of why charity and generosity matter. Kindness, gratitude and empathy — particularly for the poor and hungry — are themes of every Ramadan and Eid (EE-d) I’ve celebrated.
Eid, short for Eid al-Fitr, celebrates the end of the fasting for Ramadan and often takes place over three days. Ramadan marks the time when the Prophet Muhammad received the Quran, the Muslim holy book.
The fasting I just completed connects me to the more than 2 billion Muslims across the world and over 400 families in Santa Cruz County who just celebrated the Muslim holy month, which ran from April 1 until the evening of May 1. In Santa Cruz County, we have two Islamic centers — one in Santa Cruz and one in Watsonville — and both held large Eid celebrations Sunday evening and Monday.
Some people are surprised when I tell them Santa Cruz has that many Muslims or that we have a thriving community.
My favorite thing about our Santa Cruz mosque — and U.S. mosques in general — is the diversity; we have Arab, Pakistani, Indian, Indonesian, African, other Asian members along with white, Black and Hispanic converts. The mosque is definitely one of the most diverse places I’ve seen in the county. After praying ends, some families travel to bigger Bay Area mosques for Eid festivals, which include games, rides and bouncy castles for kids.
People bring food to morning Eid prayer and that, too, is a lovely blend of Moroccan, Syrian and Asian food, along with compulsory American doughnuts. Sugar is important after a fast.
Communal fasting brings connection. There’s a deep joy in celebrating the end together and offering warm wishes after a day spent standing in lines praying as one in gratitude. We dress in our finest new outfits to attend Eid prayer.
I’m generally a stylish dresser, with impeccably matching headscarves, but not during Ramadan. During Ramadan, I’m far more likely to wear an abaya (the long black dress-robe). It’s not that I suddenly become more modest (although I like the modesty factor). It’s that without coffee, I am lazy. I also don’t want to get out of my pajamas, so I just put the robe — essentially a long-sleeved black dress (mine all have pockets!) — over my pajamas and throw on a headscarf. Every scarf matches. Pro tip: When you wear a headscarf, you never have to style your hair.
It’s generally fairly easy to be a Muslim in Santa Cruz — except when it’s not.
People here sometimes stare at me because I wear a headscarf — called a hijab — or an abaya. Once at Trader Joe’s a clearly unstable person harassed me in line (the cashier and I ignored it while chatting). When I go for coffee with friends, I notice strangers moving closer, trying to get a hint of what I might be saying. At times, when I walk the aisles of a grocery store, I feel people watching me.
Such moments are uncomfortable.
People assume because we live in a liberal town people who stand out don’t get bullied. They are wrong. In fact, I have been harassed or threatened only in large liberal cities. I was threatened with a knife on my college campus in Portland, Oregon. In Berkeley, a man followed me and screamed hateful words at me.
I actually have had no issues in Moscow, Idaho, where my mom lives. When I’m in Montana, I sometimes wear a giant beanie because it’s just easier to be a white woman in a hat and long sleeves there than a woman in a hijab.
I think it’s important to mention that I converted to Islam more than 20 years ago. For other Muslim women, people of color, trans folks and people with visible disabilities, it’s impossible to just throw on a beanie to avoid being othered, harassed, mistrusted or bathroom-policed based on appearance.
I often get asked to talk about my choice to wear a hijab and what it is like as a Muslim in Santa Cruz and the U.S. I have spent years talking about my feminism and the status of women in Islam. It is my passion and a field I researched for years, including while on a Fulbright to the United Arab Emirates. I enjoy sitting on panels, speaking at events, and am active in interfaith work.
In general, I’m thankful it’s as easy as it is to be a hijabi Muslim here.
I also get tired talking about my hijab. It’s only one small piece of my life as a Muslim, but it is the one bit everyone wants to discuss. So I share, because it’s also my joy to help increase mutual understanding where I can.
When I get harassed here and elsewhere, I lean on the faith and perseverance Ramadan brings. It’s a holiday focused on striving toward our best selves even when tired, hungry or caffeine-deprived.
It’s also about gratitude.
Have you ever thought of how blessed we are to have generally drinkable water arrive directly into our glass at home? While fasting, as my thirst increases, I focus on my gratitude for this incredible luxury. I also bless the people who make potable tap water possible. Thank you plumbers, water treatment specialists, engineers and tax dollars. I think of the women (alas! It remains mostly women) who walk miles to bring fresh water to their families. I think of the unhoused in Santa Cruz who lack ready water sources to drink or wash. During Ramadan and Eid, we thank God for our blessings and sympathize with, or preferably help, others in need.
I’m blessed to work at a wonderful nonprofit where I can take days off for Eid. It’s hard to stay up late to eat dinner past sunset and then to be up at 4 a.m. to eat again before dawn.
Only five places in town have halal meat (halal is basically a Muslim version of kosher), which makes it tricky to prepare meals, particularly at Ramadan. There is only one place to buy fresh halal chicken (thank you AJ’s Market in Soquel), while Safeway has halal beef and lamb.
When you are a minority, community acknowledgment by schools, officials, civic groups matters. I was, for instance, thrilled by Bookshop Santa Cruz’s recent Ramadan display. It makes me feel seen.
Our mosque also has wonderful community partners, partners from government to nonprofits and other faiths.
Now that Ramadan is over, I get to return to my morning coffee, lunch dates with friends and stylish outfits, complemented by fashionably color-coordinated hijabs.
If you see me around, please don’t stare. Smile. I’ll smile back. Because as the Prophet Muhammad said, even a smile is charity.
Erica Aisha Charves goes by both Aisha and Erica. She is a lifelong feminist and a graduate of Portland State University who now works at Community Connection, a Santa Cruz nonprofit focusing on mental health. She also volunteers with LGBTQ+ programs and interfaith groups. She has lived on three continents and spent five years abroad in Egypt and the United Arab Emirates. She has also lived in five U.S. states. She likes California and Santa Cruz best of all. She has been here for 10 years. She is active on social media, where she uses the name Opinionatedhijabi. | https://lookout.co/santacruz/community-voices/story/2022-05-03/i-want-to-talk-about-ramadan-but-everyone-wants-to-know-why-i-wear-a-headscarf | 2022-05-03T16:48:22Z | https://lookout.co/santacruz/community-voices/story/2022-05-03/i-want-to-talk-about-ramadan-but-everyone-wants-to-know-why-i-wear-a-headscarf | true | 1 |
1. Good Guys
It looks as if the Caps’ lines for Game 1 are more or less set (whether you agree with them or not):
Capitals lines at Monday practice:
— Samantha Pell (@SamanthaJPell) May 2, 2022
Ovechkin-Kuznetsov-Sheary
Johansson-Backstrom-Wilson
Mantha-Eller-Oshie
Larsson-Dowd-Hathaway
Fehervary-Carlson
Orlov-Jensen
TvR-Schultz
Three goalies: Samsonov, Vanecek, Fucale
These lines provide some balance, but watch for that top line to struggle defensively and warrant a bit of a reshuffling to add some defensive conscience (in a series that won’t have much).
I just don't see how that Ovechkin-Kuznetsov-Sheary line is going to be tenable from a defensive standpoint (and the offensive upside ain't there to justify it either). Barkov's line will eat them alive. Gotta get 43 back on that top line to bring some defensive GAS. pic.twitter.com/CBKviQHfBt
— Japers’ Rink (@JapersRink) May 3, 2022
2. Bad Guys
And here’s how the Panthers looked this morning:
Panthers at their morning skate prior to Game 1 vs. Capitals:
— Tom Gulitti (@TomGulittiNHL) May 3, 2022
Continues to look like Ekblad will return.
Verhaeghe-Barkov-Duclair
Huberdeau-Bennett-Giroux
Marchment-Lundell-Reinhart
Lomberg-Luostarinen-Hornqvist
Weegar-Ekblad
Forsling-Gudas
Chiarot-Montour
Bobrovsky
Knight
That’s a 94-goal top line, 79 from the second, 69 from the third and 29 from the fourth, with a 30-goal guy (or two) on each of the top three lines. By contrast, if the Caps stick with their lines from yesterday’s practice, they go 93-39-33-31. Granted, the Caps’ injury issues up front are well-documented (and, it would seem, resolved), so what if we adjust it for each player’s 82-game pace? The Panthers’ lines get bumped to 107-86-84-36, while the Caps are still badly outgunned up front, especially in the middle six, at 100-46-55-41. (And before you joke about the Caps’ fourth line leading the way, recall that Nic Dowd and Garnet Hathaway tied for the team lead in goals in last year’s playoffs with two apiece, and combined for more even-strength tallies (4) than the rest of the club combined.)
Also...
Panthers coach Andrew Brunette confirms Aaron Ekblad (lower body) will play tonight in Game 1 vs. Capitals
— Tom Gulitti (@TomGulittiNHL) May 3, 2022
On the other hand, Radko Gudas is in their second defensive pair, so...
3. It’s Been a While
The last time the Panthers won a playoff series, Vitek Vanecek wasn’t yet six months old and Ilya Samsonov was still nearly nine months from being born (maybe his folks got caught up in that rat-throwing playoff run). Florida is 0-and-6 in series since then, an abysmal number both in terms of winning percentage (duh) and sheer number of playoff appearances, averaging just one every four years since going to the Finals in 1996. They’re riding a four-game Game 1 losing streak, have a starting goalie who has notoriously struggled in the post-season in the past, a rookie head coach and the weight of a Presidents’ Trophy on top of it all (the League leader in points has lost in the first round five times since the 2004-05 lockout).
There can be no doubt that the Panthers are under a massive amount of pressure in this series, a burden that would only increase if the League’s best road team were able to steal a game (or two) in Sunrise. | https://www.japersrink.com/2022/5/3/23054280/the-narrative-good-guys-bad-guys-and-its-been-a-while | 2022-05-03T16:48:37Z | https://www.japersrink.com/2022/5/3/23054280/the-narrative-good-guys-bad-guys-and-its-been-a-while | true | 1 |
CHENNAI: A 15-year-old boy drowned in Arani river near Gummidipoondi on Tuesday after he got reportedly stuck in the sludge while bathing with friends.
The deceased S Diwakar of Arani was a Class 9 student and the incident happened when he went to the dam at A N Kuppam across Arani river near Kavarapettai.
As he was bathing with friends, Diwakar got stuck in the sludge. He raised an alarm, but his friends could not save him as he drowned. His body was retrieved and sent to the Ponneri Government Hospital for post-mortem examination. Gummidipoondi police have registered a case about the incident. | https://www.dtnext.in/tamilnadu/2022/05/03/teen-drowns-in-arani-river-near-gummidipoondi | 2022-05-03T16:49:23Z | https://www.dtnext.in/tamilnadu/2022/05/03/teen-drowns-in-arani-river-near-gummidipoondi | true | null |
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