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OU softball: Sooners earn top overall seed, will host Prairie View A&M in NCAA Regional
NORMAN — There was little question where OU was going to be slotted Sunday when the NCAA revealed the softball bracket.
As expected, the Sooners are the No. 1 overall seed in the tournament, hosting the regionals this weekend and — should they advance as expected — Super Regionals the weekend after.
The question was who would the Sooners be matched against in the Regional and Super Regional rounds.
The four-team regional in Norman will also include Prairie View A&M, Minnesota and Texas A&M.
Now, the biggest question around the Sooners centers around the health of freshman ace Jordy Bahl.
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Bahl is 21-1 with a 0.95 ERA and 199 strikeouts in 132 1/3 innings, but did not pitch in the Big 12 tournament after experiencing arm soreness.
Gasso said after Saturday’s game that she wouldn’t get a sense of Bahl’s availability for regionals and beyond until during the week.
Though Hope Trautwein and Nicole May have also been excellent in the circle for the Sooners, Bahl pitched in most of OU’s most important games until the conference tournament.
The Sooners enter with a 49-2 record after falling to Oklahoma State, 4-3 in eight innings, in Saturday’s Big 12 tournament championship game.
OU began the season 38-0, the longest winning streak to start a season in NCAA history, before suffering their lone loss of the regular season, 4-2, at Texas on April 16.
The Sooners then reeled off an 11-game winning streak before Saturday’s loss.
OU is a national seed for the 15th consecutive season, the longest current streak by a non-SEC team, and the No. 1 overall seed for the third consecutive tournament and fourth time since 2007.
Only Florida, which has been the top overall seed five times, has been the top seed more than the Sooners during that span.
OU is hosting regionals for the 11th consecutive season.
Prairie View A&M enters the regional 20-27, making a remarkable run to the SWAC tournament title after starting 0-19.
The Panthers are in the tournament for the second time in program history, the first coming in 2019.
Minnesota is 26-24-1, going 11-12 in Big Ten play. The Sooners beat the Golden Gophers 9-1 in five innings on March 7 in Norman.
Texas A&M comes in 29-26, but was just 6-18 in SEC play. The Aggies did win their series against Alabama.
The Aggies came to Norman for regional play in 2015 and 2014, with the Sooners eliminating Texas A&M with two victories in each of those seasons. In 2013, OU and A&M squared off in the Super Regionals in Norman, with the Sooners sweeping the series to advance to the Women’s College World Series.
OU is 8-0 all-time in NCAA Tournament play against the Aggies. The Sooners have not faced Minnesota or Prairie View A&M in postseason play. | https://www.oklahoman.com/story/sports/college/sooners/2022/05/15/ou-softball-sooners-earn-no-1-overall-seed-ncaa-tournament-host-prairie-view-a-m/9786231002/ | 2022-05-15T23:39:42Z | https://www.oklahoman.com/story/sports/college/sooners/2022/05/15/ou-softball-sooners-earn-no-1-overall-seed-ncaa-tournament-host-prairie-view-a-m/9786231002/ | false | 1 |
A £30 million deal to provide dry dock maintenance to two of the world’s most sophisticated aircraft carriers has been signed, helping to secure 300 jobs in Scotland.
The 10-year agreement will see the Royal Navy’s HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales carriers undergo dry dockings for planned maintenance and repair at Babcock International Group’s Rosyth facilities.
Jeremy Quin, defence procurement minister, said: “The Queen Elizabeth class carriers are the flagships of our Royal Navy and it’s crucial they remain ready to protect and defend the UK and our allies.
“Both carriers had their final construction in Rosyth, and I’m pleased they will return for their dry dock maintenance, supporting vital jobs and skills in Scotland.”
The UK Government said the contract would help sustain 300 jobs across the Rosyth dockyard as well as the wider supply chain.
The 65,000 tonne carriers cost taxpayers £3 billion each and are used to launch the F35 Joint Strike Fighter fast jets across the globe.
HMS Prince of Wales recently supported Exercise Cold Response – the largest Arctic exercise in 30 years, which saw 2,000 British personnel join 26 other nations off the shores of Norway – while her sister ship HMS Queen Elizabeth has been carrying out training in waters close to the UK.
Sean Donaldson, Babcock’s managing director of marine engineering and systems at the Rosyth site, said his company was “delighted to have been awarded the contract to provide dry dockings for the aircraft carriers over the next decade”.
“The investments in our Rosyth infrastructure and facilities over the last 10 years mean we are ideally placed to deliver projects of this size and scale,” he said.
“The programme will also benefit from the extensive knowledge and expertise of Babcock’s skilled workforce which is steeped in carrier experience. It’s a really proud moment for us.”
The UK Government said the contract was awarded by Defence Equipment & Support through a robust and transparent competition, encouraging strong bids from viable dockyards.
Iain Stewart, UK Government Scotland minister, said: “Defence not only plays a crucial part in the security of the United Kingdom but also contributes significantly to delivering high-skilled jobs and investment in Scotland, not least through shipbuilding.” | https://www.expressandstar.com/news/uk-news/2022/05/16/30m-deal-signed-to-maintain-navys-queen-elizabeth-class-carriers-at-rosyth/ | 2022-05-15T23:40:09Z | https://www.expressandstar.com/news/uk-news/2022/05/16/30m-deal-signed-to-maintain-navys-queen-elizabeth-class-carriers-at-rosyth/ | true | 9 |
Washington subway system will temporarily remove some trains, operators
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WASHINGTON — The Washington-area subway system said Sunday nearly half of the system’s 500 rail operators have lapsed recertification and will remove some from service, a decision that will lead to a temporarily delay in some train lines.
The system known as the Metro that serves the District of Columbia and parts of nearby Virginia and Maryland will remove from service 72 train operators who went out of compliance before May 2021. That will result in a temporary reduction in Green and Yellow line service from every 15 minutes to every 20 minutes.
A safety commission in October ordered the subway system to remove about 60% of its rail cars following inspections after the derailment of a train. The system has been operating on a reduced schedule as it works to resume the use of those train cars and add others. (Reporting by David Shepardson; editing by Jonathan Oatis) | https://nationalpost.com/pmn/news-pmn/disaster-pmn/washington-subway-system-will-temporarily-remove-some-trains-operators | 2022-05-15T23:40:43Z | https://nationalpost.com/pmn/news-pmn/disaster-pmn/washington-subway-system-will-temporarily-remove-some-trains-operators | true | null |
Back in 2013, an announcement by the Federal Reserve about pulling back on the central bank's easy-money policies sent markets into a tizzy. Treasury bond yields skyrocketed, junk bond prices fell, emerging-markets stocks tumbled, and stock volatility was off the charts leading to the coining of a new phrase on Wall Street, "taper tantrum." We are currently going through another phase of quantitative tightening, with the Fed aggressively hiking interest rates in its fight against a 40-year high in inflation. This time around, the market is taking things in stride–comparatively–avoiding an all-out meltdown.
Nevertheless, an expensive stock market that was trading near record highs, higher interest rates, supply chain disruptions, and high inflation have all contributed to investors increasingly shunning growth stocks in favor of more defensive value companies.
Among the first casualties has been the renewable energy sector.
After enduring a torrid season in 2021, renewable energy stocks have continued to underperform in 2022, with the sector's popular benchmark iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (NASDAQ:ICLN) down 21.2% in the year-to-date compared to a 36.5% gain by its fossil fuel equivalent, the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:ARCAXLE).
But don't let the anemic returns by clean energy stocks fool you: the green energy sector is in the pink of health and enjoying robust growth.
In fact, Russia's invasion of Ukraine has lit a fire under the sector, with the International Energy Agency (IEA) predicting that renewable energy is on pace to set new records in 2022.
According to the IEA, new capacity for generating electricity from solar, wind, and other renewables is set to hit new records this year as governments seek to take advantage of renewables' energy security and climate benefits.
Source: Statista
Energy Security
According to the IEA's latest Renewable Energy Market Update, last year, a record 295 gigawatts of new renewable power capacity was added to the global power grid, a remarkable achievement considering the crippling supply chain challenges, construction delays, and high raw material prices that the industry has been grappling with.
Renewable growth is expected to be even more impressive this year, with global capacity additions expected to clock in at 320 gigawatts - or nearly enough to match the European Union's total electricity generation from natural gas. Solar PV is expected to be in the lead again, with the sector on course to account for 60% of global renewable power growth in 2022, followed by wind and hydropower. Global additions of solar PV capacity are on course to break new records both this year and next, with the annual market expected to reach 200 GW in 2023.
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Indeed, the IEA says the additional renewables capacity commissioned for 2022 and 2023 has the potential to significantly reduce the European Union's dependence on Russian gas. About 16 percent of the EU's total power demand is currently met via electricity generation with natural gas, a significant share of which is sourced from Russia. The EU's natural gas-fueled electricity generation annually ranges from 340 TWh to 600 TWh, with Russian gas accounting for 100 TWh to 200 TWh of that.
"Energy market developments in recent months--especially in Europe--have proven once again the essential role of renewables in improving energy security, in addition to their well-established effectiveness at reducing emissions. Cutting red tape, accelerating permitting and providing the right incentives for faster deployment of renewables are some of the most important actions governments can take to address today's energy security and market challenges, while keeping alive the possibility of reaching our international climate goals," IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol has said.
To meet its goal of accelerated adoption of clean energy, the bloc will start allowing some renewable energy projects to receive permits within a year. The European Commission will propose rules requiring countries to designate "go-to areas" of land or sea suitable for renewable energy at next week's meeting in Brussels.
Overall, the IEA says that renewables' growth so far this year in China, the European Union, and Latin America, has been more than compensating for slower-than-anticipated growth in the United States.
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Don Francisco is making a docuseries tracking the influence of Latinos in the U.S.
Don Francisco , whose real name is Mario Kreutzberger, is making a docuseries. The show will be called “ Gigante ” and will track the history of “ Sabado Gigante ,” the longest-running program on Univision and a landmark for Latino television.
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To get the job done, Don Francisco partnered up with filmmakers Alex Fumero and Kareem Tabsch , who previously worked on the series “ Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado .” “Gigante” will be made up of four episodes and will stream on Hulu in the U.S., Star+ in Latin America, and Disney+ in all other territories.
Per Deadline , the series will focus on the legacy of Latino immigrants in America, going over four distinct eras in the country and how they influenced and shaped it on multiple levels. The documentary will have access to “Sabado Gigante”’s repertoire of episodes and will feature interviews with some of the world’s leading celebrities and personalities, all highlighting how the show became a pivotal influence in the U.S.
“I’m at a time in my life where it is more interesting looking backward,” said Don Francisco in a statement. “Where I have the full perspective of not only my 60 years as a professional but also where I’m able to fully analyze Don Francisco and Sabado Gigante’s record-breaking run and what it meant to so many people. I’m beyond happy to have the opportunity to tell the story with this amazing team and thankful to Onyx for helping us bring our show to a brand new audience.”
The filmmakers behind the project have found great success with their previous series, which went into the life of Walter Mercado and explored his influence in the LGBTQ community and in Latinos all over the world.
“Hispanics. Latinos. Latinx. Whatever you may call us or whatever we may call ourselves, so few people understand who we are and where we came from — including us,” said Tabsch of his new series. “Gigante is the definitive Latino origin story told through the lens of Sabado Gigante, one of the most beloved programs in the Spanish-speaking world and a staple in all our homes. The series will tell how a Chilean Jewish immigrant in Miami managed to shape the way that millions of other immigrants from dozens of nationalities across the Western Hemisphere identified themselves, bringing us all closer together and forever changing the face of the United States and Latin America in the process.”
Don Francisco is a Chilean TV personality who has amassed great success, having a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Emmys, and all sorts of recognitions. “Sabado Gigante” holds the record Guinness as the longest running variety program on TV. | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2601180964391/don-francisco-is-making-a-docuseries-tracking-the-influence-of-latinos-in-the-u-s | 2022-05-15T23:48:19Z | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2601180964391/don-francisco-is-making-a-docuseries-tracking-the-influence-of-latinos-in-the-u-s | true | 2 |
Skal World President Burcin Turkkan addressed the Skal USA National Convention (NASC) held May 13-16 in Orlando, Florida, USA.
120 SKAL members attended, including Orlando Mayor Jerry Demings, CVB president, and CEO Cassandra Matte, pictured below.
Anthony Melchiorri and Glen Haussmann were the winners of the Skal USA National Leadership Awards
SKAL World President, Burcin Turkkan, who is also American, delivered this address.
- Good morning everyone
- Skal USA President Richard Scinta
- Skal USA President Marc Rheaume
- Skal International VP Juan Steta
- Skal USA ISC Holly Powers
- Skal Canada ISC Jean Francois Cote
I also would like to recognize
- Skal International Past President Mok Singh
- Skal USA Past President Tom White – Carlos Banks
- Skal USA and Canada Presidents Delegates and Skalleagues
It is an incredible pleasure and honor to be addressing you all at the start of a successful congress.
The focus of my talk today is one that affects you and our global membership:
Leadership – change and the adaptability of SKAL International to effect change
Inspirational leaders are incredibly passionate people that move beyond the reality of limited thinking. They acknowledge the importance of creating a culture where their members are inspired to create good ideas and embrace game-changing skills. A culture that has learned to stand on top of its challenges and not falter. They continue with the momentum of innovation, resilience, adaptability, and people management.
They show such passion for their work and instill a positive environment where the feeling is so contagious that they make members believe that they can achieve anything and everything.
These leaders adopt the BALCONY MENTALITY where you have the platform to see the light and look above and beyond and over the clutter, and not the BASEMENT MENTALITY where all you see is clutter and negativity.
According to Champlain College, the definition of an effective leader is a person who:
- Creates an inspiring vision of the future
- Motivates and inspires people to engage with that vision
- Manages the delivery of this vision
- Coaches and builds a team to be effective at actioning this vision.
They also know that change is mandatory for success and especially if our organization wants to remain relevant and exciting. We have to learn to adapt and pivot constantly and regularly to the innumerable changes our industry faces daily.
I know that I am sharing this room with many Inspirational Leaders. You are an integral part of our organization and guiding light for our future as we adapt to a new world. I thank you for your leadership and I am very excited to be part of the future with you.
How is SKAL International Addressing this issue?
One of the 8 Committees initiated this year to assist our transformation is “The training and educational Committee”, established in February this year.
They will be introducing training sessions to guide our Club Presidents and Leaders with skills, guidance, mentoring, and education with specific sessions. These courses will be available to our leaders, potential leaders as well as members who will be interested in fulfilling these roles in the future. We are very excited about this project and members will be receiving more information in the next few weeks.
Change is not a force to be feared but rather an opportunity to be seized.
Change is an event, but transition through this change is an intentional process.
One is normally most creative through a transition period. So this post-pandemic time is the ideal time to reassess every aspect of our personal and business life.
The success of the travel and tourism industry is based on Social, Economic, Political, and Technological changes and events. Natural disasters, terror attacks, acts of war, the safety of transportation, and of course the pandemic.
But there are two more very important challenges that the world and our organization have to face as they will be changing the way we look at membership gain and retain.
The new Generation Z and Industry 4.0
Aging membership is a reality in our organization and many of the roles in the travel and tourism industry have been changed to suit Industry 4.0 and the new generations.
Expectations and careers will change completely and Skal International must be ready to welcome these changes.
Who is the new generation and what are their expectations?
How can we embrace their leadership qualities for the future leadership of Skal?
GEN Z
They are Natives of the digital age-
- 80% of this group aspire to work with cutting edge technology
- 52% of this group have the technical skills employers require.
- They have Social and Environmental awareness
- They are Pragmatic and realistic, the perfect mix between millennium attitudes and generation X rationality
- Adaptable and resilient
- Creative and self-taught
- Work on what they are passionate about
What is Industry 4.0 or the Fourth Industrial revolution?
It is an Emerging power of computers to think, with no human intervention, and where the workplace is fully automated
What drives Industry 4.0? Lowers costs and allows a global and expansive reach for their products.
Unemployment is the biggest challenge with the introduction of this era but humans will always create and live a meaningful life irrespective of technological advances.
This era will introduce new workplaces in the primary economy that will be most directly related to IT.
The good news for hospitality is that this sector will fall into the FUNCTIONAL ENABLERS portion as technology cannot replace certain careers/jobs in the world of hospitality and travel industry as we all still need a personal human touch.
The other good news is that there will be an exponential rise in entrepreneurship/self-employment which will directly impact the travel and tourism sector
This industry has been “in the wings” for many years and has been slowed down because it would create even more unemployment but the burst is waiting and we have to be ready.
HOW IS SKAL INTERNATIONAL ADDRESSING THIS?
After the turmoil of this pandemic, people have realized that life is all about relationships. Skal International’s core is relationships, but these relationships must be encouraged, revived, and amended on a regular basis.
- Club Presidents and their teams have to encourage Young Professionals into their clubs so as to assist with membership demographics, social media, and events that appeal to the younger generation.
- Within the training and education committee and with the collaboration of the Membership portfolio, mentoring of these Young professionals by experienced Skal members will be introduced.
- The Advocacy & Global Partnerships Committee that has been established again in February will also be a big help in attracting the next generations as they work on projects on Social and environmental awareness such as sustainability, sexual exploitation of children in tourism, and preservation of historical sites.
- Membership categories will have to be reviewed not only to relate to the new generations’ expectations and roles but also according to Industry 4.0 expectations and requirements.
- This should follow by Reviewing and enhancing our membership benefits to meet the expectations of the new generation.
We have to find that perfect balance within the “change” cycle of not forgetting our past and core values but to rather enhancing them to fit into our new world.
Understanding this and steering members in a positive direction is vital.
ACCEPTANCE PRECEDES CHANGE and our first step in this cycle of change is an acceptance that moving from the past is necessary!
The first step to aligning with my Presidential vision was to incorporate the incredible talents and minds of our members into different work committees. This would not only add value to our offerings but also create excitement and encourage teamwork among our members while allowing them to be part of our organization’s decision-making process.
When people’s talents are recognized, it immediately ignites the creative mind and spreads positivity to all, which naturally encourages many new projects.
Our partnership with PRNewswire and eTurboNews has meant that Skal International is in the global news daily. All social media platforms have been showcasing our achievements, our collaboration with other organizations, and our travel expert views on relevant subjects. Of course, the consistent visibility of Skal on these channels not only allows universal exposure but also sparks a sense of fascination among travel colleagues as to why they are not members of Skal International yet.
CONCLUSION
Let us all have a SOLUTION MINDSET!
Many of us get stuck in the past because of our need for certainty. Certainty is one of the six basic human needs and is fundamentally about survival. Moving on from the past also means stepping into the unknown future. It means having the courage to let go of what is familiar – even if it’s negative – and being vulnerable enough to embrace and learn from what’s ahead.
The tagline that I referred to in my World Skal Day message of REMINISCE – RENEW – REUNITE is so apt for us now as we acknowledge what was, have the opportunity to renew our mindset, and work together for a better future.
Be grateful for every goodbye that has moved us to every hello ( change) to move us into the future.
Please remember – Together We Are Stronger As One!
I am excited FOR THE FUTURE OF SKAL AND I HOPE YOU ARE TO.
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ESCC Celebrates 51st Annual Commencement
The Rev. Lisa C. Johnson delivered the commencement address Wednesday evening at Eastern Shore Community College’s 51st annual commencement. Around 90 people graduating from various programs received their credentials during the ceremony, held on the Melfa campus. A moment of silence was held to memorialize retired professor Robin Rich-Coates, who died...
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WFO BURLINGTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, May 15, 2022
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The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a
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MONTREAL, May 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Resolute Forest Products Inc. (NYSE: RFP) (TSX: RFP) today announced that it reached an agreement-in-principle for a four-year labor agreement with the Unifor union, representing most of the hourly employees in the company's Canadian pulp and paper operations. The agreement-in-principle is subject to member ratification.
The master agreement covers seven of Resolute's pulp and paper mills in Canada: the Dolbeau; Gatineau; Kénogami; Saint-Félicien and currently indefinitely idled Amos and Baie-Comeau facilities in Quebec; and the Thunder Bay operation in Ontario.
"We are pleased to announce this agreement-in-principle with Unifor national and local leadership," said Remi G. Lalonde, president and chief executive officer. "It underscores the important contribution of our employees to the company's success, as well as the collaborative nature of the relationship between the two parties."
The collective agreement covers approximately 700 employees. The details of the agreement are confidential until union leadership presents its terms to members in the coming days.
Statements in this press release that are not reported financial results or other historical information of Resolute are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. They include, for example, statements relating to the member ratification of the agreement and our future performance in general. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as the words "should," "would," "could," "will," "may," "expect," "believe," and other terms with similar meaning indicating possible future events or potential impact on Resolute's business or its shareholders.
The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are not guarantees of future performance. These statements are based on management's current assumptions, beliefs, and expectations, all of which involve a number of business risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or outcomes to differ materially. The potential risks and uncertainties that could cause Resolute's actual future performance or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed or implied in this press release include, but are not limited to, the potential risks and uncertainties set forth under Part I, Item 1A, "Risk Factors," of Resolute's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (or, the "SEC") on March 1, 2022.
All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified by the cautionary statements contained or referred above and in Resolute's other filings with the SEC and the Canadian securities regulatory authorities. Resolute disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Resolute Forest Products is a global leader in the forest products industry with a diverse range of products, including market pulp, tissue, wood products and papers, which are marketed in over 60 countries. The company owns or operates some 40 facilities, as well as power generation assets, in the United States and Canada. Resolute has third-party certified 100% of its managed woodlands to internationally recognized sustainable forest management standards. The shares of Resolute Forest Products trade under the stock symbol RFP on both the New York Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Resolute has received regional, North American and global recognition for its leadership in corporate social responsibility and sustainable development, as well as for its business practices. Visit www.resolutefp.com for more information.
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The Greens leader, Adam Bandt, will release a $173bn balance-of-power wishlist at the party’s campaign launch in Brisbane on Monday night, outlining seven key concessions it wants from Labor in the event of a minority government.
The Labor leader, Anthony Albanese, has ruled out doing any deals with the Greens to form government, while Bandt has said the party will not support the Liberals under any circumstance.
But the Greens are preparing their list of key demands for Labor in the event that it falls short of the 76 seats it needs to form majority government, with the party confident of winning at least one seat in Queensland to give it two lower house MPs.
The party’s seven key demands are no new coal and gas; dental and mental health into Medicare; building 1m affordable homes and better renters’ rights; free childcare; wiping student debt; lifting income support; and progress on all elements of the Uluru statement from the heart.
The cost of the policy demands is about $173bn over four years but the Greens are also advocating $182bn in new revenue and savings measures to cover the cost, including through a “super profits” tax, a billionaires tax, a crackdown on corporate tax avoidance and ending fossil fuel subsidies.
Bandt will release the party’s demands at a campaign launch at the BlackHops Brewery on Monday in the Brisbane electorate of Griffith, which is held by Labor’s Terri Butler on a 2.8% margin.
The Greens are hoping they can secure a win in Griffith and are also eyeing off the Coalition-held seats of Ryan (6%) and Brisbane (4.9%) as possible gains. Labor is also hoping to pick these seats off the Coalition.
The Greens candidate for Griffith, Max Chandler-Mather, secured 23.6% of the vote when he ran in 2019 and the party is confident it can build upon this 6.6% swing at Saturday’s election.
Bandt predicted a close result on election night that could put the Greens in the box seat, and said voters “deserve to know what will be on the negotiating table”.
“This election has become a narrow contest between a terrible government that’s got to go and a visionless opposition that keeps agreeing with them,” he said. “The Greens will kick the Liberals out and keep Labor on track.”
He said the party would tackle the climate crisis by stopping new coal and gas mines, and address the rising cost of living by getting dental and mental health into Medicare, building affordable housing and making childcare free.
Bandt said expanding Labor’s childcare policy to make it free for everyone would cost up to $3bn more than its existing policy.
Labor has not released full costings of its childcare proposal but it is estimated to be between $5.4bn and $6.3bn a year. The Greens childcare policy is costed at about $8.3bn a year.
“The Greens also want action for First Nations people, including a Truth and Justice Commission to begin acknowledging the violence and dispossession of this land’s first peoples, as well as progress towards a Treaty, to complement Labor’s commitment to progress the Voice to Parliament,” Bandt said.
On Sunday the party leader said he was confident the Greens would hold the balance of power in the Senate and “possibly also in the House of Representatives”.
“We’ve been clear we want to see a change of government,” he said. “It’s time to turf out this terrible government. They’ve had years in power, they’ve made housing more expensive and they’ve made the climate crisis worse.
“So in a power-sharing parliament, we wouldn’t be supporting the Liberals, whether they’re led by Morrison or someone else.”
The latest Guardian Essential poll shows the Greens vote was steady nationally at about 10% but in Queensland it is tracking at about 13%, compared with about 9% in Victoria and New South Wales. | https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/may/16/adam-bandt-outlines-seven-demands-for-labor-in-greens-balance-of-power-wishlist | 2022-05-16T00:10:29Z | https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/may/16/adam-bandt-outlines-seven-demands-for-labor-in-greens-balance-of-power-wishlist | false | 1 |
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Poker Lotto" game were:
AD-JH-3C-5C-3S
(AD, JH, 3C, 5C, 3S)
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Poker Lotto" game were:
AD-JH-3C-5C-3S
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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani homered for the second consecutive game, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 5-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Sunday.
A day after becoming the third Japanese-born player to reach 100 homers in the major leagues, Ohtani belted No. 101. His eighth homer this season was a 425-foot drive deep into the right-field stands off a first-inning sinker from Frankie Montas. Mike Trout, who singled ahead of Ohtani, scored.
Patrick Sandoval pitched into the sixth inning and got back on track after a pair of rocky outings to help the Angels (24-13) move 11 games above .500 for the first time since July 28, 2015.
Sandoval (2-1) allowed one run and four hits, lowering his ERA to 1.91. The left-hander overcame a season-high four walks and pitched out of jams in the first three innings when the A’s stranded four runners in scoring position.
Sandoval has allowed three runs or fewer in all six of his starts this season.
Jimmy Herget retired eight batters to complete the five-hitter and earn his first career save.
Anthony Rendon had two hits and an RBI. Taylor Ward also had two hits.
When Ohtani was intentionally walked in the third two batters after Ward’s leadoff triple, the crowd at the Coliseum — many of them wearing Ohtani jerseys and other Angels gear — booed loudly.
The A’s got a run in the third on Sean Murphy’s grounder.
Montas (2-4) was sharp after the first. He had a season-high 12 strikeouts in six innings and allowed four hits and two runs but remained winless since April 18.
ROUGH DAY BEHIND THE DISH
Plate umpire Marty Foster left the game after getting hit in the facemask a second time. Foster was hit in the sixth inning by a foul ball from Kevin Smith and collapsed to the ground before being helped to his feet by A’s assistant athletic trainer Brian Schulman.
Foster remained in the game, but in the top of the seventh Oakland reliever Zach Jackson threw a low pitch that bounced up and hit Foster again. Second base umpire Scott Barry replaced Foster behind the plate.
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The A’s were credited with three sacrifice bunts, an example of first-year Oakland manager Mark Kotsay’s small-ball philosophy. It’s the first time the A’s have done that in one game since 2013.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Angels: IF Luis Rengifo (elbow contusion) did was held out after being hit by a pitch in the second game of Saturday’s doubleheader.
Athletics: 2B Tony Kemp stayed in the game after getting hit in the ribs by a pitch from Sandoval leading off the first. ... 3B Sheldon Neuse was rested for the first time this season. Neuse had started the previous 33 games.
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Angels: RHP Noah Syndergaard (3-1, 2.45 ERA) starts against the Rangers in Texas on Monday. Syndergaard beat the Rangers in April and has allowed two runs or fewer in four of his five starts overall this season.
Athletics: LHP Kyle Logue (1-1, 1.35) faces the Twins for the second time in two weeks in the opener of a three-game series Monday. Logue has allowed two earned runs in 12 innings since being recalled from the minors on May 6.
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Sen. Gary Peters' warning to the far-right politicians about spewing hate and lies regarding the 'Great Replacement Theory'
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Sen. Gillibrand: "We need to figure out how we can create the possibility of a less divided nation" | https://www.msnbc.com/politicsnation/watch/gov-hochul-on-the-recent-mass-shooting-in-buffalo-ny-140057157975 | 2022-05-16T00:25:01Z | https://www.msnbc.com/politicsnation/watch/gov-hochul-on-the-recent-mass-shooting-in-buffalo-ny-140057157975 | true | null |
ABU DHABI: This year's IIFA has been postponed as the International Indian Film Academy and the Indian film industry express their deepest condolences to the people of the UAE and the world on the passing of the President of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
With this sad news, the UAE nation is in a state of mourning and has declared a 40-day mourning period.
In solidarity with the people and Government of the UAE and with the national mourning being observed, the 22nd edition of the IIFA Weekend & Awards to be held on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi from the May 19 to 21 has been postponed.
The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) has decided that the 2022 IIFA Weekend & Awards will be held instead from the 14th to 16th of July 2022. Further confirmations and updates on the new IIFA schedule will be shared soon.
IIFA expresses its apologies to all the fans and ticketholders and promises a bigger, more exciting celebration of the India-UAE friendship at the later date. | https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2022/may/15/iifa-postponed-to-mid-july-2022-2453898.html | 2022-05-16T00:29:03Z | https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2022/may/15/iifa-postponed-to-mid-july-2022-2453898.html | false | 2 |
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Bring back the buzz!
Starting from June and running till February next year, the Hastings District Council will initiate its Covid recovery plan.
To bring the "buzz" back to the city, the council and the Hastings City Business Association (HCBA) have planned numerous events, art installations and activities.
Last week, Hastings district councillors approved the action plan in a full council meeting.
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Advertise with NZME.In the meeting, Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst said it had been a tough time for the inner city business community due to Covid, and it was time to get people back into the city centre.
"With the help of our partners who will be working to deliver these events, we want to rebuild and get back to where we were two years ago," she said.
As part of the initiative, big plans for an upcoming Matariki Festival to celebrate the newest public holiday are under way.
Other events to look forward to are an extended Blossom Festival, Taste Hastings Festival, and additions to traditional Christmas events.
Locals can also look forward to a new sting of art installations known as The Apple Project, where art installations of apples will be placed in public spaces around the district.
And once we get to the warmer months, activities such as a bombing competition in the Havelock North Village Pool to launch the summer swimming season.
"This will be a fabulous few months to bring people into town and get them really excited about all the amazing stuff happening in Hastings," Hazlehurst said.
The action plan does not include the many events planned for reopening the Municipal Building in August this year.
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Advertise with NZME.And the plan proposal came at an estimated unbudgeted cost of $340,000, which would be secured from existing budget surpluses or redistribution with no rating impact.
The HDC has chosen the partnership approach and applied for funding, with particular efforts to secure external funding or sponsorships, explained the mayor.
While we are taking the lead in developing this plan, our partners will deliver it with our support and assist with sourcing funding to reduce the costs to the council, Hazlehurst said.
The council wrote to the businesses operating in the city centre to thank them for all their hard work and commitment to Hastings.
"We are proud of our passionate and truly unique CBD community of exceptional people, who continue to invest in and improve our city; and with their support, we will continue to make our CBD even greater." | https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/massive-line-up-of-events-and-activities-are-coming-to-hastings-in-the-next-few-months/C2W755TALAXBVK7IA3DLHUSF7M/ | 2022-05-16T00:34:14Z | https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/massive-line-up-of-events-and-activities-are-coming-to-hastings-in-the-next-few-months/C2W755TALAXBVK7IA3DLHUSF7M/ | false | 2 |
Pro-Abortion Advocates Rally in Central Bakersfield
Advocates for abortion gathered in central Bakersfield Saturday as part of a nationwide effort calling for abortion rights.
Demonstrators with the “Bans Off Our Bodies” effort met at Jastro Park on Truxtun Avenue to call for the rights of women to have abortions on demand.
The rally in Bakersfield and cross the country were organized following a leaked draft opinion by the United States Supreme Court which indicates the court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, a landmark 1973 decision in which the court ruled that the Constitution of the United States protects a pregnant woman’s liberty to choose to have an abortion without excessive government restriction.
If the court overturns the decision, the move would allow states to determine their own abortion policies.
With more than two dozen states poised to ban abortion if the U.S. Supreme Court gives them the OK next year, California clinics and their allies in the state Legislature last Wednesday revealed a plan to make the state a “sanctuary” for those seeking reproductive care, including possibly paying for travel, lodging and procedures for people from other states.
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Premature release of convict has to be considered as per policy of state where crime committed: SC
Though the crime was committed in Gujarat, the apex court in 2004 had transferred the case to Mumbai in the peculiar facts and circumstances of the case.
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NEW DELHI: Remission or premature release of a convict has to be considered in terms of the policy applicable in the State where the crime was committed and not where the trial was transferred to and concluded, the Supreme Court has said.
A bench of Justices Ajay Rastogi and Vikram Nath said under Section 432(7) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) 1973, there cannot be a concurrent jurisdiction of two state governments on the issue of remission.
The top court was hearing a plea by a convict seeking direction to the State of Gujarat to consider his application for premature release under the policy dated July 9, 1992 which was existing at the time of his conviction.
Though the crime was committed in Gujarat, the apex court in 2004 had transferred the case to Mumbai in the peculiar facts and circumstances of the case.
The top court said in the instant case, once the crime was committed in Gujarat, after the trial concluded and judgment of conviction came to be passed, all further proceedings have to be considered including remission or premature release, as the case may be, in terms of the policy which is applicable in Gujarat where the crime was committed and not the State where the trial stands transferred and concluded for exceptional reasons under the orders of this Court.
"The respondents are directed to consider the application of the petitioner for premature release in terms of its policy dated 9th July, 1992 which is applicable on the date of conviction and may be decided within a period of two months. If any adverse order is passed, the petitioner is at liberty to seek remedy available to him under the law," the bench said. | https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2022/may/15/premature-release-of-convict-has-to-be-considered-as-per-policy-of-state-where-crime-committed-sc-2453885.html | 2022-05-16T00:38:59Z | https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2022/may/15/premature-release-of-convict-has-to-be-considered-as-per-policy-of-state-where-crime-committed-sc-2453885.html | true | 2 |
UPDATE 1-Japan April wholesale prices soar a record 10% as Ukraine war keeps energy costs high
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TOKYO, May 16 (Reuters) - Japan's wholesale prices jumped 10% in April from the same month a year earlier, data showed on Monday, rising at a record rate as the Ukraine crisis and a weak yen pushed up the cost of energy and raw materials.
The surge in the corporate goods price index (CGPI), which measures the price companies charge each other for their goods and services, marked the fastest year-on-year rise in a single month since comparable data became available in 1981.
The gain followed a revised 9.7% increase in March, and was higher than a median market forecast for a 9.4% increase.
The yen-based import price index jumped 44.6% in April from a year earlier, Monday's data showed, a sign the yen's recent declines are inflating the cost of imports for Japanese firms.
The soaring wholesale prices are likely to put upward pressure on Japan's consumer inflation, which currently still remains below the central bank's 2% target due mainly to weak wages and household spending. (Reporting by Kentaro Sugiyama and Daniel Leussink; Editing by Kenneth Maxwell) | https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/1-japan-april-wholesale-prices-002637376.html?src=rss | 2022-05-16T00:44:38Z | https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/1-japan-april-wholesale-prices-002637376.html?src=rss | false | 3 |
CFL teams start cancelling training camp workouts after contract talks break off
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Linebacker Jameer Thurman and the Calgary Stampeders tried to return to some sort of normality at McMahon Stadium on Sunday under unusual circumstances.
After the CFL and CFL Players’ Association broke off negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement Saturday, the union directed players from seven of the league’s nine teams to participate in a work stoppage. However, players with the Stampeders and Edmonton Elks reported to their respective camps Sunday since they won't be in a legal strike position until later this month, as per Alberta's labour laws.
"We shouldn’t be out here right now," said Thurman. "The rest of the league's on strike.
"We voted to be on strike as well, but the Alberta laws are a little bit different, so we're required to be out here but we stand with the PA and everything. Hopefully we can get this resolved and get back to playing football."
On Sunday night, the Montreal Alouettes announced all of its training camp practices were being suspended "until further notice."
The league's last labour agreement, reached in 2019 and amended last year to allow the league to stage a 14-game campaign, expired at midnight Saturday.
The lone previous CFL strike came in 1974. The labour situation was resolved before the start of the season that year.
It's unclear when the CFL and CFLPA will resume negotiations.
According to Derek Wiggan, Calgary’s player rep, he and his teammates have faith a deal will get done before the Stamps would be in a legal position to join the strike action in a few days.
"We'll go through the process and then on Wednesday we'll see what happens," said the defensive lineman, who’s entering his seventh season with the Stamps. "I'm really hopeful. We trust in our bargaining team. I know they're going to get us something good, so it's just a matter of getting it done by Wednesday."
Head coach Dave Dickenson is also optimistic a deal will get done. He said he and his staff can go about preparing Calgary for its first pre-season game May 28 when the Stampeders are slated to host the B.C. Lions.
"Everybody has that extra buzz right now," Dickenson said. "We've been all looking forward to get 2022 started. And I tell the guys (they're) going to want to be here this year, because we're going to have a heck of a year.
"We're going to do some things — we're going to have fun, and we're going to play winning football. And I think our guys have bought in because they're excited to be here."
Dickenson liked what he saw from his group of returning players and rookies when they took to the turf on Sunday morning.
"The energy's good," he said. "The positivity's there. The players are committed. Coaches are excited to see what we've implemented (and) whether we can get that communication to the players and take care of the details.
"Also, there's decisions being made in three days as far as who makes the team and who doesn’t, so we control what we can control."
Shortly after talks broke down Saturday, CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie went public with the league's final offer to the union. But in a memo to its membership, the CFLPA said Sunday the league's proposal was summarily rejected by both Alberta teams.
"After having commissioner Ambrosie outline the CFLs proposal in a letter to our membership (Saturday), we conducted our Alberta strike (Sunday morning).
"Ninety-nine per cent of our members voted to strike the CFL, which can only be interpreted as a 99 per cent rejection of the CFL’s offer. We reiterate our offer to the CFL to return to the bargaining table and negotiate in good faith."
And the CFLPA said if the CFL chooses not to resume negotiations soon, it will have a full-blown strike to deal with.
"Our Alberta members will be off the job later this week and on strike with the rest of the CFLPA members if the CFL does not return to the bargaining table and we reach a fair agreement," the memo said.
Despite all the unknowns with how the labour situation will pan out, veteran quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell said it was great to be back practising with his teammates.
"The locker-room feels awesome because guys are just excited to be back playing football," said Mitchell, who acknowledged that outside factors have complicated matters somewhat. "Obviously, the players, we want a deal done because we want to be here playing football when it comes to June. As fast as that can happen would be great.
"It would be awesome to know that all the other teams are out there practising as well. Right now, for our mindset, is at the minimum right now we've got three days of practice, so we're going to go out there and focus on that."
Despite his insistence that training camp shouldn’t have started amid the labour strife, Thurman decided to make the most of a bad situation.
"It's just good to be back out here going over the plays and learning the system again," said Thurman, who's expected to be one of the leaders on defence again this season after serving as a team captain last year. "I've always had to step up since I’ve been here.
"I've always known that a lot of people consider me a leader on this defence, so it’s the same thing. Nothing’s changed. I still expect to perform at a high standard and bring guys along with me.”
This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 15, 2022
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WFO ALBANY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, May 15, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albany NY
739 PM EDT Sun May 15 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of west central
Litchfield and southern Dutchess Counties through 815 PM EDT...
At 739 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Hopewell Junction, or 8 miles southeast of Poughkeepsie, moving east
at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size 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...
Poughkeepsie, Beacon, Pawling, Pleasant Valley, Wappingers Falls,
Kent, Highland, Fishkill, Millbrook, Gaylordsville, Fairview,
Hopewell Junction, Marlboro, Red Oaks Mill, Myers Corner, Wingdale,
Dover Plains, East Fishkill, Beekman and Baker Corner.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
LAT...LON 4154 7399 4158 7395 4159 7396 4159 7399
4173 7399 4180 7383 4179 7364 4177 7347
4157 7346 4163 7350 4165 7349 4166 7349
4167 7351 4166 7352 4153 7353 4149 7393
4146 7396 4146 7399
TIME...MOT...LOC 2339Z 266DEG 21KT 4159 7383
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northern Fairfield,
northern Westchester, eastern Orange and Putnam Counties through 830
PM EDT...
At 738 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Hopewell Junction to Cold Spring. Movement was
southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.
Danbury, Newburgh, Mahopac, Lake Carmel, Sherman, Brewster, Cold
Spring, New Windsor, New Fairfield, Carmel, Gardnertown, Yorktown
Heights, Fahnestock State Park, Jefferson Valley and Patterson.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
LAT...LON 4166 7349 4165 7349 4164 7350 4150 7344
4150 7343 4126 7376 4145 7417 4159 7401
4159 7395 4153 7400 4146 7400 4144 7398
4149 7393 4153 7360 4153 7353 4167 7352
TIME...MOT...LOC 2338Z 305DEG 18KT 4157 7377 4143 7394
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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Aberdeen Women’s SWPL 1 season ended with a 3-2 defeat against Motherwell at Alliance Park.
Motherwell took the lead in the 12th minute through their captain Gill Inglis, before Francesca Ogilvie pulled the Dons level three minutes before half-time.
In the 79th minute, Ogilvie netted her second of the day and eighth SWPL 1 goal of the season, but the home-side equalised just five minutes later as Jemma Hughes’ effort made it 2-2.
Motherwell regained the lead in dramatic fashion, as Kaela McDonald-Nguah’s 90th-minute strike from distance secured all three points for the Women of Steel.
The defeat to Motherwell was the last game in Red for Kelly Forrest and team-mate Carrie Doig, after the defenders announced their retirement ahead of the final game of the season.
Both players got a chance to say their farewells on the pitch, as Forrest skippered the side from the start, while Doig came on as a substitute, replacing the captain in the 67th minute.
Highlands and Islands League
Buckie Ladies made sure they kept their place at the top of the Highlands and Islands table, as they beat second-placed Inverness Caley Thistle 3-1 away from home.
Clachnacuddin made it five wins from five, as they defeated basement side Brora Rangers 8-0 at Dudgeon Park.
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Chris Marchini has been sewing since he was 8 years old. It wasn’t until 2018, however, that he began quilting in earnest. Soon he was designing his own, starting with a monstera leaf image for his husband. Then came the March 2020 shutdowns and a renaissance for home-based hobbies, including sewing. As he fell further into quilting, Marchini was sharing his work with a limited audience on Instagram for a few years before trying his hand at TikTok. That’s when things exploded. He posted his first video in March 2022; within a month, he had more than 14,000 followers, his videos on the quilting process sometimes raking in hundreds of thousands of views. Now he specializes in modern quilting, an approach that emphasizes negative space and nontraditional shapes, with his bold designs—a skull with a crown, a giant poison apple—garnering fans, who buy his patterns online. Along the way, he’s helped build Portland’s reputation as a hub for next-gen quilters. “The Portland Modern Quilt Guild, I believe, is the largest section of the Modern Quilt Guild nationwide,” says Marchini. “It definitely ties back to the area and the maker mentality that Portland carries.” —As told to Fiona McCann. | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2599687946433/dealing-with-the-truth | 2022-05-16T01:17:53Z | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2599687946433/dealing-with-the-truth | true | 4 |
LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. — A man who opened fire during a lunch reception at a Southern California church on Sunday was detained by parishioners, according to a sheriff's official who called their intervention an act of “exceptional heroism and bravery.”
One person was killed and four others were critically wounded in the afternoon shooting at Geneva Presbyterian Church in the city of Laguna Woods, Orange County Sheriff’s Department officials said.
The suspect in the shooting, an Asian man in his 60s, was in custody and deputies recovered two handguns at the scene, Undersheriff Jeff Hallock said. A motive for the shooting wasn't immediately known but investigators don't believe the gunman lives in the community, Hallock said.
The majority of those inside the church at the time were believed to be of Taiwanese descent, said Carrie Braun, a sheriff’s spokesperson.
Between 30 and 40 people were gathered for lunch after a morning church service when gunfire erupted shortly before 1:30 p.m., officials said. When deputies arrived, parishioners had the gunman hog-tied and in custody.
“That group of churchgoers displayed what we believe is exceptional heroism and bravery in intervening to stop the suspect. They undoubtedly prevented additional injuries and fatalities,” Hallock said. “I think it’s safe to say that had people not intervened, it could have been much worse."
A man died at the scene and a fifth injured person suffered minor injuries, officials said. All the victims were adults.
The lunch reception was honoring a former pastor of a Taiwanese congregation that has services at Geneva, according to a statement from the Presbytery of Los Ranchos, a church administrative body.
“Please keep the leadership of the Taiwanese congregation and Geneva in your prayers as they care for the those traumatized by this shooting,” the presbytery’s Tom Cramer said in a statement on Facebook.
Federal agents from the FBI and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives responded. The FBI also agents to the scene to assist the sheriff.
Laguna Woods was built as a senior living community and later became a city. More than 80% of residents in the city of 18,000 people about 50 miles (80 kilometers) southeast of Los Angeles are at least 65.
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office said on Twitter that he was closely monitoring the situation.
“No one should have to fear going to their place of worship. Our thoughts are with the victims, community, and all those impacted by this tragic event," the tweet said.
The incident occurred in an area with a cluster of houses of worship, including Catholic, Lutheran and Methodist churches and a Jewish synagogue.
On its website, Geneva Presbyterian Church describes its mission as “to remember, tell, and live the way of Jesus by being just, kind, and humble.”
“All are welcome here. Really, we mean that! … Geneva aspires to be an inclusive congregation worshipping, learning, connecting, giving and serving together.”
The shooting came a day after an 18-year-old man shot and killed 10 people at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York.
“This is upsetting and disturbing news, especially less than a day after a mass shooting in Buffalo,” said U.S. Rep Katie Porter, whose district includes Laguna Woods. “This should not be our new normal. I will work hard to support the victims and their families.”
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Ranger Energy Services, Inc. (NYSE:RNGR – Get Rating) saw a large drop in short interest in April. As of April 30th, there was short interest totalling 10,300 shares, a drop of 51.6% from the April 15th total of 21,300 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 41,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.3 days. Currently, 0.2% of the shares of the stock are sold short.
Several research analysts have commented on the stock. Barclays raised their target price on shares of Ranger Energy Services from $12.00 to $14.00 in a report on Monday, May 2nd. Zacks Investment Research cut shares of Ranger Energy Services from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 18th.
Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. State Street Corp bought a new position in shares of Ranger Energy Services in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $114,000. Raymond James & Associates bought a new position in shares of Ranger Energy Services in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $139,000. Millennium Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Ranger Energy Services in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $184,000. BlackRock Inc. raised its position in shares of Ranger Energy Services by 6.7% in the third quarter. BlackRock Inc. now owns 28,176 shares of the company’s stock valued at $259,000 after purchasing an additional 1,761 shares during the period. Finally, Geode Capital Management LLC raised its position in shares of Ranger Energy Services by 11.7% in the third quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 28,545 shares of the company’s stock valued at $262,000 after purchasing an additional 2,990 shares during the period. 92.40% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Ranger Energy Services (NYSE:RNGR – Get Rating) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 28th. The company reported ($0.31) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.09 by ($0.40). The business had revenue of $123.60 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $128.10 million. Ranger Energy Services had a net margin of 1.98% and a negative return on equity of 10.58%. On average, research analysts expect that Ranger Energy Services will post 1.09 EPS for the current year.
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Ranger Energy Services, Inc provides onshore high specification well service rigs, wireline completion services, and complementary services to exploration and production companies in the United States. It operates through three segments: High Specification Rigs, Wireline Services, and Processing Solutions and Ancillary Services.
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Tom Cruise wants to follow in the Duke of Edinburgh’s footsteps and land a helicopter in an iconic London landmark. The Hollywood A-lister was a special guest at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, introducing The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery at the open-air arena in Windsor.
The 59-year-old actor, best known for action film franchises Top Gun and Mission: Impossible, told presenters Phillip Schofield and Julie Etchingham that the Queen “is a woman I greatly admire”. He said: “It is a wonderful, wonderful event. I’m very honoured to be here, it’s a real privilege. I think she’s someone who has tremendous dignity and I admire her devotion. What she’s accomplished has been historic.
"Presidents, world leaders, people of all walks of life. I think that not just America, but the world knows her dignity and devotion and kindness, that’s what we I’ve always felt about her. (She is) someone that understands her position and has held it through a history that’s just been extraordinary the past 70 years.”
While speaking to Schofield and Etchingham backstage, Cruise recalled a particular anecdote with the late duke, whom he had met at a charity event. He said: “There was a moment, of course we were talking about pilots, we had to talk about helicopters, and he was telling me the wonderful story of how he got the first helicopter into Buckingham Palace during (the Queen’s) coronation.
“Fantastic story. I was this close to going ‘I’d like to land a helicopter, if you ever need a helicopter, I think I could put it right there.’ Since I was four-years-old I wanted to make movies and fly airplanes.”
Schofield retorted: “I hope that we planted a little seed and at some stage you get to land a helicopter in Buckingham Palace."
“Let me do it in Trafalgar Square,” Cruise said.
Cruise later introduced what he said was “one of the most enthralling, thrilling, heart-in-mouth displays” as he announced a performance by The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery live at an open-air arena being staged close to Windsor Castle.
He said: “It takes huge courage and discipline to do what they do, galloping with guns that were fired in the battles of the First World War, weighing one-and-a-half tonnes, with no brakes. The drive demonstrates absolute trust between horse and rider.”
The crowd clapped in time to the music as an orchestra played and the horses galloped around the arena.
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GreenShift Co. (OTCMKTS:GERS – Get Rating) saw a large decrease in short interest during the month of April. As of April 30th, there was short interest totalling 12,600 shares, a decrease of 59.2% from the April 15th total of 30,900 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 42,400 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.3 days.
GreenShift stock remained flat at $$0.10 during trading hours on Friday. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 4,502 shares, compared to its average volume of 27,070. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $0.10 and its 200 day moving average price is $0.11. GreenShift has a 52-week low of $0.02 and a 52-week high of $0.15.
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Wall Street analysts predict that WESCO International, Inc. (NYSE:WCC – Get Rating) will post $3.63 earnings per share (EPS) for the current fiscal quarter, according to Zacks. Four analysts have made estimates for WESCO International’s earnings. The lowest EPS estimate is $3.02 and the highest is $4.07. WESCO International posted earnings per share of $2.64 in the same quarter last year, which would indicate a positive year-over-year growth rate of 37.5%. The business is scheduled to issue its next earnings results on Monday, January 1st.
On average, analysts expect that WESCO International will report full-year earnings of $13.71 per share for the current year, with EPS estimates ranging from $11.07 to $15.20. For the next financial year, analysts expect that the business will post earnings of $15.04 per share, with EPS estimates ranging from $12.65 to $16.64. Zacks Investment Research’s EPS averages are a mean average based on a survey of research analysts that that provide coverage for WESCO International.
WESCO International (NYSE:WCC – Get Rating) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May 5th. The technology company reported $3.63 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.20 by $1.43. The business had revenue of $4.93 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $4.62 billion. WESCO International had a return on equity of 17.89% and a net margin of 3.07%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 22.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $1.43 EPS.
Shares of NYSE WCC traded up $4.60 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $124.67. 489,524 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 536,336. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $126.47 and a two-hundred day moving average of $127.14. The firm has a market capitalization of $6.32 billion, a P/E ratio of 12.27, a PEG ratio of 0.81 and a beta of 2.17. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.22, a quick ratio of 1.21 and a current ratio of 2.11. WESCO International has a one year low of $93.80 and a one year high of $144.43.
In other news, Director Easwaran Sundaram sold 7,344 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, March 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $120.01, for a total value of $881,353.44. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 2.60% of the company’s stock.
A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Leuthold Group LLC increased its stake in WESCO International by 0.3% in the 3rd quarter. Leuthold Group LLC now owns 32,600 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $3,759,000 after buying an additional 83 shares in the last quarter. Captrust Financial Advisors increased its stake in WESCO International by 4.2% in the 3rd quarter. Captrust Financial Advisors now owns 2,215 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $255,000 after buying an additional 90 shares in the last quarter. New York State Teachers Retirement System increased its stake in WESCO International by 2.6% in the 1st quarter. New York State Teachers Retirement System now owns 3,900 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $508,000 after buying an additional 100 shares in the last quarter. Peregrine Capital Management LLC increased its stake in WESCO International by 1.1% in the 1st quarter. Peregrine Capital Management LLC now owns 11,355 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $1,478,000 after buying an additional 120 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Ellevest Inc. increased its stake in WESCO International by 57.1% in the 4th quarter. Ellevest Inc. now owns 377 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $50,000 after buying an additional 137 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 92.83% of the company’s stock.
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WESCO International, Inc provides business-to-business distribution, logistics services, and supply chain solutions in the United States, Canada, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Electrical & Electronic Solutions (EES), Communications & Security Solutions (CSS), and Utility and Broadband Solutions (UBS).
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Cause of early morning house fire under investigation in west Tulsa
TULSA, Okla. — Firefighters are investigating after a fire broke out at an abandoned house in west Tulsa Wednesday morning.
Tulsa firefighters responded to a home in on South 57th West Avenue around 6 a.m. and saw smoke coming from the garage, the fire department said.
No injuries were reported.
Firefighters were still working on making sure all hot spots were extinguished as of 8 a.m.
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With the arrival of Africa’s next radio telescope, Namibia sees a new dawn in astronomy
When the sun dips below the horizon in South Africa, the Namibian desert is plunged into a cold darkness. This stretch of sky is free from frequent cloudy rain storms and the obstructive glow of city-light pollution. On moonless nights, stars are the only source of illumination—dotting the sky’s black canvas like precious, glittering jewels. This clear, adumbral sky is an astronomer’s paradise.
“Africa is a beautiful continent,” says Susan Murabana , a science educator based in Kenya. “We are privileged to have dark and unpolluted skies.”
Native Africans have long relied on the position of stars and planets to log time and seasons, and shape society and ideologies. Many of the mathematical elements that make up their cultures have since been recognized in other myths, legends, and societies around the world. But the larger space community is only now catching on.
Over the last few decades, Africa has become a prime location for world-class telescopes that have helped to fuel a local astronomy renaissance. Today, there are 36 observatories across the continent . That includes the High Energy Stereoscopic System (HESS) in Namibia’s high plateau Khomas region, which looks for traces of cosmic rays from supernova and pulsar wind nebulae. Meanwhile, in the arid desert Karoo region of Northern Cape, the South African Large Telescope (SALT) tracks galaxies and quasars.
The next observatory to join the ranks is Africa’s first millimeter telescope, also called the Africa Millimeter Telescope or AMT , which will use radio waves to detect objects in the darkest parts of the cosmos. While revealing new secrets about the universe, the AMT could also open new opportunities to locals. Southern African scientists see the telescope as one step in a larger movement to grow a new generation of researchers and rebuild astronomy in the area.
“The AMT is a project that many of us on the African continent are excited about,” says Eli Kasai , the head of the Department of Physics, Chemistry and Material Science at the University of Namibia. “The change in the amount of local expertise in the field is another exciting development we look forward to as a university and a country.”
The AMT will be built on Mount Gamsberg, which is situated in a protected nature reserve in the southwestern country of Namibia. The remote location of the 7,700-foot plateaued summit is 77 miles from the country’s capital Windhoek, far enough from human activity and dense cities that fill night skies with light pollution. The area also gets few showers and even fewer clouds throughout the year, giving it a unique geological and atmospheric advantage for celestial observations.
Scientists at the University of Namibia in Windhoek have partnered with the Radboud University Nijmegen in the Netherlands to complete the estimated $25-million project, and plan to start operations in about five years. Once online, the nearly 50-foot telescope will participate in a multitude of experiments, such as tracing gas in the Milky Way to study the birth of stars, monitoring faraway active galaxies, and collecting clues about the mysterious cosmic cannibals better known as black holes.
Astronomers have called the observatory a “ missing link ” for the future of black hole research, as the AMT will join the ranks of the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) Collaboration , a global network of synchronized radio observatories aimed to explore the nature of these elusive entities.
Spying on supermassive black holes
Astronomers widely believe that supermassive black holes reside at the heart of many galaxies, including the Milky Way. The EHT piled on more strong evidence to this theory when it captured the first-ever picture of a black hole in 2019. Multiple patterns of light around the black hole at the center of the galaxy Messier 87 allowed researchers to measure and observe the basic properties of these celestial bodies, including its edge or the event horizon. This “ point of no return ” is a boundary where the velocity needed to escape its grasp exceeds the speed of light. Anything that passes this point is literally sucked out of the universe. To date, there is no human-made force as strong. While the image and data did shed light on these massive stellar maws, they also drummed up new questions about the intricacies of our universe.
“[The] next step of the EHT is literally to move from taking an image to taking a video of black holes,” says Michael Backes , an associate professor at the University of Namibia. But to do that, one thing was made painstakingly evident: More telescopes around the world were needed.
As of 2022, the EHT network is made up of 11 international telescopes, all of which work in some capacity to help study the physics of black holes. The network is mainly centered around the Americas, with the majority of telescopes residing in the Northern Hemisphere . An additional telescope in the Southern Hemisphere will allow for better communication and a broader data set between the rest of the telescopes. That’s where the AMT comes in: The new addition will be a significant boost to EHT’s coverage of the night sky.
Now, the AMT’s team is in the critical design review phase, which involves canvasing Mount Gamsberg to determine the exact site for the observatory. The foundation of the telescope will be refurbished from parts of the 2003 decommissioned Swedish-ESO Submillimetre Telescope, and enhanced with new technology to detect electromagnetic waves, specifically millimeter radio waves emitted from distant cosmic objects and activity. This will enable the single-dish radio telescope to observe characteristics such as the differences in the brightness of small and large black holes. While allowing for higher-quality images and videos of supermassive black holes, the AMT could increase the EHT’s overall observation time by about 30 percent, an uptick which could allow astronomers to continuously view the sky for longer periods.
A new avenue for African astronomers
Even as it shores up the EHT collaborators’ knowledge of the universe, most of the telescope’s time will actually be dedicated to helping local astronomers develop their own research. Southern African researchers hope that it will also provide opportunities for Namibia’s small, but growing astronomy community to thrive.
This isn’t the first time Namibia has kickstarted space research efforts: The country has a long history of drumming up interest and activity in local astronomy. In 2016, for instance, Namibian researchers helped prove the existence of a high-energy “trap” in the middle of the Milky Way consisting of concentrated cosmic rays—particles traveling through space almost as fast as the speed of light. But logistical and economic challenges have blocked the country from further expanding these scientific avenues.
“[Astronomy] can feel like a very distant science for a certain group of people or for certain parts of the world,” says Murabana.
As a little girl, Murabana had been enamored with astronomy, but her rural village in Kenya had few opportunities to get hands-on experience. She was 20 years old when she finally got the chance to look at the sky through a telescope. While younger generations might have an interest in space and astronomy, Murabana says, there are relatively speaking, few African resources and experts to encourage them to stay in the field.
In Namibia, a country with 2.5 million people, there are two public universities and one private institution serving approximately 60,000 students. The Namibia University of Science and Technology and University of Namibia offer undergraduate and graduate programs in physics and concentrations in astrophysics, while the private International University of Management does not offer any science degrees. According to Backes, Namibia does not have enough local astronomers at universities. He attributes some of it to low student numbers and a lack of funding opportunities, but says a larger part of the issue is how many promising Namibian students end up studying and then staying abroad. This “is a significant loss for the system” for a small country with a limited population in higher education, says Backes.
Scientists and community leaders like Backes and Murabana are leading efforts for local astronomy research to take root in places like Namibia and Kenya. For instance, Murabana now teaches kids through the Traveling Telescope , a mobile exhibit in Kenya that she founded to increase access to science and technology through astronomy. Murabana says that the rising interest in the space industry is especially promising for the next generation.
“Just seeing the future of astronomy within the continent, and what that is going to create is exciting,” says Murabana. “The space industry is really growing and growing within the continent, so it’s a very exciting time for the young people.”
The AMT is at the center of this research movement, pushing the country to become a greater powerhouse in astronomical science. The project plans to have its own education and outreach program to encourage the next generation of Southern African astronomers and astrophysicists—part of which is already set in motion. In addition to supporting scholarships and fellowships, the AMT will boast a mobile planetarium, an inflatable dome where interactive images of the night sky can be projected. The electric-powered planetarium will visit schools all over Namibia. The dome will aim to give more than 150,000 children a glimpse of the universe at once, and train teachers about the program to ensure the lessons brought back to the classroom continue to stick in the years ahead.
“The goal is to pique the interest of such children not only in the field of astronomy, but in [all] STEM fields,” says Kasai. “This also increases the prospects of training more Namibians in the near future in astronomy to actively undertake research and collaborate with the rest of the global astronomy community.”
This global recognition could also bring an influx of researchers and funding from abroad, giving the local scientific community international support. And while the continent has already improved its relationships with many international institutions and research groups, some in the community think African nations must come together to encourage interest in the sciences . As more people recognize the importance of satellite technology, rocket engineering, launches, and all aspects of space exploration, Murabana believes it’s an exciting time not just for astronomy, but for science in Africa to bloom.
“I think everyone loves science and everybody’s a scientist, irrespective of where they come from,” she says. “It’s just our time as Africans to produce more scientists.” | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2599471567760/with-the-arrival-of-africa-s-next-radio-telescope-namibia-sees-a-new-dawn-in-astronomy | 2022-05-16T02:14:56Z | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2599471567760/with-the-arrival-of-africa-s-next-radio-telescope-namibia-sees-a-new-dawn-in-astronomy | true | 2 |
Churchgoers 'hog-tied' the legs of the gunman with an extension cord and confiscated his guns during California church shooting
A gunman opened fire at a church in Laguna Woods, California, on Sunday.
Police said parishioners displayed "heroism and bravery" by detaining the suspect.
The churchgoers "undoubtedly prevented additional injuries and fatalities," police said.
A group of parishioners confronted a gunman who opened fire at their church in Southern California on Saturday, authorities said.
Police were called to the Geneva Presbyterian Church in Laguna Woods on Sunday afternoon after a mass shooting at a lunch banquet that followed the morning service. One victim was pronounced dead at the scene while five who were injured, four critically, were transported to the hospital.
Orange County Undersheriff Jeff Hallock said churchgoers were able to quickly detain the suspect and tie him up before deputies arrived at the scene.
"We believe a group of churchgoers detained him and hog-tied his legs with an extension cord and confiscated at least two weapons from him," Hallock said during a press conference.
He said the churchgoers displayed "exceptional heroism and bravery in intervening to stop the suspect."
"They undoubtedly prevented additional injuries and fatalities," he said, adding there were about 30 to 40 people inside the church at the time of the shooting.
Deputies detained the suspect upon arrival and recovered two guns. The suspect has not been named but Hallock said he was an Asian male adult in his 60s. He added that police do not believe he is from the area and are investigating to determine a motive or whether the suspect was connected to the victims or the church.
Laguna Woods Mayor Pro Tem Cynthia Conners told reporters at the scene that most of the congregants present at the event where the shooting occurred were Taiwanese, adding that the church building is a shared space.
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The Gujarat BJP's two-day 'chintan shivir' began at a golf resort on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, where party leaders discussed strategies for the state Assembly election likely to be held in December.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and senior national and state-level leaders, including Gujarat in charge and Union Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav, joint in charge Sudhir Gupta, state party chief CR Paatil and Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel remained present at the meeting.
The party has been in power in the state for the past 27 years and it will have to contend with traditional opponent Congress and new entrant AAP as it seeks to extend the winning streak by another five years. Party officials said the achievements of the government under CM Bhupendra Patel were discussed at the meeting, and presentations were made on various issues.
"The meeting will discuss plans on how to win 182 seats in the upcoming election. Plans are prepared, opinions of the leaders are taken and decisions are made. The executive body of the state BJP will meet again once the poll process begins. It will pass resolutions based on the decisions," state BJP spokesperson Yagnesh Dave said. The 'shivir' is being organised a few days after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched his party's election campaign from Dahod with the aim of cornering the state's 40 tribal-dominated Assembly seats.
The BJP also has to deal with the Aam Aadmi Party, which has claimed that it can give better governance to the people of the state. The AAP had held road shows attended by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann recently and has been attacking the BJP and the Congress stridently over various issues plaguing the state. | https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/politics/two-day-gujarat-bjp-brainstorming-session-begins-amit-shah-cm-bhupendra-patel-in-attendance-8511621.html/amp | 2022-05-16T02:18:17Z | https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/politics/two-day-gujarat-bjp-brainstorming-session-begins-amit-shah-cm-bhupendra-patel-in-attendance-8511621.html/amp | false | 5 |
Loveland police calls
Saturday
- Noon. Physical disturbance, 500 block East 23rd Street.
- 1 p.m. Hit and run, 1600 block Fall River Drive.
- 1 p.m. Restraining order violation, 100 block Ranae Drive.
- 1 p.m. Drugs/narcotics call, 3100 block North Garfield Avenue.
- 2 p.m. Assault, 700 block Cressa Drive.
- 2 p.m. Harassment, 5200 block Hahns Peak Drive.
- 2 p.m. Vehicle trespass, 2100 block Hahns Lake Drive.
- 2 p.m. Weapons call, North Garfield Avenue at West Eisenhower Boulevard.
- 2 p.m. Theft, 1600 block Hahns Hoffman Drive.
- 3 p.m. Harassment, 5600 block Boeing Drive.
- 3 p.m. Physical disturbance, 3500 block Butternut Drive.
- 4 p.m. Vehicle trespass, 2200 block Rocky Mountain Avenue.
- 4 p.m. Disturbance, 3500 block Butternut Drive.
- 5 p.m. Fraud, 1700 block North Wilson Avenue.
- 5 p.m. Vehicle trespass, 2900 block Mountain Lion Drive.
- 5 p.m. Noninjury motor vehicle accident, South Boise Avenue at 14th Street Southeast.
- 7 p.m. Shoplifting, Lids, 5897 Sky Pond Drive.
- 7 p.m. Noninjury motor vehicle accident, 5800 block Crossroads Boulevard.
- 8 p.m. Assault, 700 block Cressa Drive.
- 8 p.m. Report of possible drunken driver, East 57th Street at North Garfield Avenue.
- 9 p.m. Hit and run, 100 block East 37th Street.
- 9 p.m. Prowler, 1100 block North Madison Avenue.
- 9 p.m. Weapons complaint, 2500 block North Lincoln Avenue.
- 9 p.m. Motor vehicle accident with unknown injury, 14th Street Southeast at South Lincoln Avenue.
Sunday
- 1 a.m. Physical disturbance, North Lincoln Avenue at East Fourth Street.
- 3 a.m. Report of possible drunken driver, South Taft Hill Road at West Harmony Road.
- 8 a.m. Noninjury motor vehicle accident, East 29th Street at Buchanan Avenue.
- 9 a.m. Harassment, 1200 block East Broadmoor Drive.
- 10 a.m. Criminal mischief, 1100 block Blue Agave Court.
- 11 a.m. Noninjury motor vehicle accident, Rodeo Drive at Fairgrounds Avenue.
- 11 a.m. Noninjury motor vehicle accident, North Garfield Avenue at East 57th Street.
- 11 a.m. Vehicle theft, 500 block North Lincoln Avenue.
- 11 a.m. Verbal disturbance, 2100 block West 15th Street.
- 11 a.m. Drugs/narcotics call, West 12th Street at North Taft Avenue.
Johnstown police arrests
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- 1:41 a.m. At Interstate 25, mile marker 254, a 28-year-old Gilcrest man on suspicion of DUI.
Larimer County Sheriff’s Office arrests
Saturday
- 12:43 p.m. In the 5500 block of East Eisenhower Boulevard, a 43-year-old Eaton woman on a warrant.
- 4:55 p.m. In the 5500 block of East Eisenhower Boulevard, a 30-year-old Berthoud woman on a warrant.
- 8:38 p.m. On West Eisenhower Boulevard, Loveland, a 32-year-old Loveland man on suspicion of driving while license restrained.
- 8:42 p.m. In the 800 block of West 10th Street, Loveland, a 29-year-old Loveland man on a warrant.
Larimer County Sheriff’s Office Berthoud calls
Saturday
- 3:06 p.m. Death investigation, 3200 block Timeless Circle.
- 10:26 p.m. Party complaint, 100 block Mountain Avenue.
- 11:05 p.m. Parks incident, 900 block North County Road 31. | https://www.reporterherald.com/2022/05/15/loveland-berthoud-police-calls-disturbances-motor-vehicle-accidents/ | 2022-05-16T02:21:38Z | https://www.reporterherald.com/2022/05/15/loveland-berthoud-police-calls-disturbances-motor-vehicle-accidents/ | false | 1 |
The family of mother-of-two Lynette Dawson understandably want to know why she disappeared but the answer was not because she had been murdered by her husband, a court has been told.
Defence barrister Pauline David told the NSW Supreme Court on Monday Ms Dawson left teacher and former rugby league player Chris Dawson in 1982 after becoming aware of a close relationship he had formed with one of his students, known as JC.
Ms David said it was a "sad fact" that people at times make difficult choices in difficult circumstances and someone like Ms Dawson could disappear.
She said Dawson might have failed his wife as a husband, but he did not kill her.
Dawson, 73, has pleaded not guilty to murdering his wife in January 1982.
The crown case against Dawson in the judge-alone trial is that he killed his wife and disposed of her body because of his affair with JC.
Prosecutor Craig Everson SC said Dawson had called his wife a "fat and ugly bitch" and wanted to be with JC, whom he later married.
Dawson allegedly tried to sell his Bayview home without his wife's permission and briefly moved to Queensland to start a new life with JC before returning to Sydney in late 1981.
He was accused of twice contemplating hiring a hitman to get rid of his wife before allegedly telling JC he had decided against it because innocent people would be hurt.
Ms Dawson was reported missing six weeks after she disappeared.
Dawson arranged for a notice to be published in the local newspaper a day after the couple's wedding anniversary on March 27, 1982, which read: "Lyn, I love you. We all miss you. Please ring. We want you home".
Ms David told the court on Monday the police investigation into Ms Dawson's disappearance had been flawed and they had failed to follow up alleged phone calls from her and sightings of her after she had supposedly been murdered.
There was one possible sighting of Ms Dawson near Gladesville Hospital between April and July 1982, another possible sighting on March 28, 1983, by someone she knew well, while a former neighbour claimed to have seen her in June or July 1984.
The defence barrister said the police investigation had caused great prejudice to Dawson and been plagued by inexplicable delays, the loss of records and a wilful disregard by some detectives to chase leads because they had already formed a view about what had happened.
Responding to the hitman claims, Ms David said there was not a "scintilla of truth" to them and they were "emphatically and utterly denied".
The trial before Justice Ian Harrison continues. | https://7news.com.au/news/crime/dawson-a-failed-husband-but-no-killer-c-6811777 | 2022-05-16T02:22:50Z | https://7news.com.au/news/crime/dawson-a-failed-husband-but-no-killer-c-6811777 | false | 4 |
Train derailment on Arkansas River bridge causes traffic back up near Van Buren
VAN BUREN, Ark — Crews are working to clear a derailed train on the Arkansas River bridge Wednesday, May 11, morning. According to Arkansas/Oklahoma River Valley REPC, the Arkansas-Missouri Railroad had a train have a "minor" derailment on the bridge causing traffic to back up across the intersections into Van Buren,...
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The Triple XXX Rootbeer Drive-In (98 N.E. Gilman Blvd, Issaquah) has all the ingredients for all your senses:
– Smokey aroma from the kitchen for your sense of smell.
– Big, juicy burgers for your taste buds.
– Doo-wop and ’60s songs blasting through the loudspeakers for your hearing.
– Kitschy decorations plastering every inch of wall and ceiling space such as dollar bills, student ID cards and automotive memorabilia for your eyesight.
And greasy fingers from holding your food, for your sense of touch.
The resulting sensory overload scrambled my logic. Instead of ordering the iconic root beer, I ordered a Coke. Instead of ordering a burger, I ordered a Caesar salad. I wasn’t thinking straight.
At least my wife was smart and ordered the Lowrider burger: A bacon burger with grilled onions, mayo and jalapeno. The buns look like the equivalent of half a loaf of bread, and three meat patties looked like a pound of ground beef I get at the store. I couldn’t look away at her food. As always, she gladly shared with me. (Still, we ate only a quarter of the burger between us. The leftover is dinner tonight.)
This XXX drive-in has been here since 1968, although the chain harkens back to its first drive-in in 1930 where it originated in Renton. Owners have come and gone, and the current owner has owned the Issaquah restaurant since 1999.
There’s usually a car show from March till December on Sundays.
Note: XXX doesn’t accept credit or debit cards. But there is an ATM on the premises.
Website: www.triplexrootbeer.com
— Story and photos by David Carlos
Mountlake Terrace resident David Carlos often submits photos and videos profiling interesting places nearby. | https://myedmondsnews.com/2022/05/just-around-the-corner-triple-xxx-root-beer-in-issaquah/ | 2022-05-16T02:26:00Z | https://myedmondsnews.com/2022/05/just-around-the-corner-triple-xxx-root-beer-in-issaquah/ | false | 3 |
NEW YORK (AP) — Social platforms have learned to remove violent videos of extremist shootings more quickly over the past few years. It’s just not clear they’re moving quickly enough.
Police say that when a white gunman killed 10 people and wounded three others — most of them Black — in a “racially motivated violent extremist” shooting in Buffalo Saturday, he livestreamed the attack to the gaming platform Twitch, which is owned by Amazon. It didn’t stay there long; a Twitch spokesperson said it removed the video in less than two minutes.
That’s considerably faster than the 17 minutes Facebook needed to take down a similar video streamed by a self-described white supremacist who killed 51 people in two New Zealand mosques in 2019. But versions of the Buffalo shooting video still quickly spread to other platforms, and they haven’t always disappeared quickly.
In April, Twitter enacted a new policy on “perpetrators of violent attacks” to remove accounts maintained by “individual perpetrators of terrorist, violent extremist, or mass violent attacks,” along with tweets and other material produced by perpetrators of such attacks. On Sunday, though, clips of the video were still circulating on the platform.
One clip purporting to display a first-person view of the gunman moving through a supermarket firing at people was posted to Twitter at 8:12 a.m. Pacific time, and was still viewable more than four hours later.
Twitter said Sunday it was working to remove material related to the shooting that violates its rules. But the company added that when people share media to condemn it or provide context, sharing videos and other material from the shooter may not be a rules violation. In these cases, Twitter said it covers images or videos with a “sensitive material” cover that users have to click through in order to view them.
But later Sunday, Twitter changed course on how it was treating material related to the shooting. In a subsequent emailed statement, the company said it is “removing videos and media related to the incident” and “may remove” tweets disseminating the shooter’s writings. Earlier, the company’s statement said it “may” remove material produced by perpetrators.
“We believe the hateful and discriminatory views promoted in content produced by perpetrators are harmful for society and that their dissemination should be limited in order to prevent perpetrators from publicizing their message,” Twitter said in a statement.
At a news conference following the attack, New York Gov, Kathy Hochul said social media companies must be more vigilant in monitoring what happens on their platforms and found it inexcusable the livestream wasn’t taken down “within a second.”
“The CEOs of those companies need to be held accountable and assure all of us that they’re taking every step humanly possible to be able to monitor this information,” Hochul said Sunday on ABC’s “This Week.” “How these depraved ideas are fermenting on social media – it’s spreading like a virus now.”
Hochul said she holds companies responsible for “fomenting” racist views. “People are sharing these ideas. They’re sharing videos of other attacks. And they’re all copycat. They all want to be the next great white hope that’s going to inspire the next attack,” she said on NBC’s “Meet the Press.”
A law enforcement official told The Associated Press that investigators were also looking into a diatribe the gunman posted online, which purports to outline the attacker’s racist, anti-immigrant and anti-Semitic beliefs, including a desire to drive all people not of European descent from the U.S.
Police said the suspected gunman, identified as Payton Gendron, of Conklin, New York, shot 11 Black and two white victims in a Buffalo supermarket, echoing a deadly attack in a German synagogue that was also streamed on Twitch in October 2019..
Twitch is popular among video game players and has played a key role in boosting the spread of esports. A company spokesperson said the company has a “zero-tolerance policy” against violence. So far, the company hasn’t revealed details around the user page or the livestream, including how many people were watching it. The spokesperson said the company has taken the account offline and is monitoring any others who might rebroadcast the video.
In Europe, a senior European Union official with oversight of digital affairs for the 27-nation bloc said Sunday that the livestreaming on Twitch showed the need for administrators to continue working with online platforms so that any future broadcasts of killings can be quickly shut down.
But Margrethe Vestager, who is an executive vice-president of the European Commission, also said it would be a stiff challenge to stamp out such broadcasts completely.
“It’s really difficult to make sure that it’s completely waterproof, to make sure that this will never happen and that people will be closed down the second they would start a thing like that. Because there’s a lot of livestreaming which, of course, is 100% legitimate,” she said an interview with The Associated Press.
“The platforms have done a lot to get to the root of this. They are not there yet,” she added. “But they keep working and we will keep working.”
Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, said Sunday that it quickly designated the shooting as a “terrorist attack” on Saturday, which triggered an internal process that identifies the suspect’s account, as well as copies of his writings and any copy of or link to video of his attack.
The company said it has removed the video of the shooting from the platform and added that instances of it still being shared are through links to streaming sites. These links, in turn, are blocked and “blackholed” by the company, meaning they can’t be uploaded again.
But new links created as people upload copies to outside sites would have to be individually blocked in a game of cat and mouse — unless the company choses to block an entire streaming site from its platform, which is unlikely.
Jared Holt, a resident fellow at Atlantic Council’s Digital Forensic Research Lab, said live-content moderation continues to be a big challenge for companies. He noted Twitch’s response time was good and the company was smart to watch their platform for potential re-uploads.
“It would behoove other video hosting platforms to also be aware of this content to the extent that it may have been recorded – may also be republished on their own products,” Holt said.
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AP technology reporter Barbara Ortutay contributed to this story from Oakland, Calif.; AP reporter John Leicester contributed from Paris. | https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/news/national-news/buffalo-shooting-sites-yank-videos-faster-but-not-by-much/ | 2022-05-16T02:38:52Z | https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/news/national-news/buffalo-shooting-sites-yank-videos-faster-but-not-by-much/ | true | 55 |
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. – It’s that time of the year again. The Bridgeport Farmers Market has started its 14th season on Sunday.
This is the first year since the pandemic that the Farmers Market was brought back and fully open to the public.
The Bridgeport Farmers Market offers goods and services from West Virginia farmers, bakers, producers, chefs, authors, musicians and more.
People were pretty excited to see where the Farmers Market came from and where it is going.
“Well it makes me feel great because I was at the first one, I’m one of the original founders, we use to be down in front of Bridgeport high school with 6 vendors and now we have over 50 vendors affiliated with the market and we have about 35 here today,” said Debbie Workman, Board Member with Bridgeport’s Farmers Market.
The Bridgeport Farmers Market is open on every Sunday through Oct. 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is located off I-79 exit 124 inside the Charles Pointe development in Bridgeport, W.Va.
Workman said, “I would just like to encourage people to come out on Sunday and support their local West Virginia small businesses.”
For more information about the Bridgeport Farmer’s Market, click here. | https://www.wboy.com/news/harrison/bridgeport-farmers-market-opens-up/ | 2022-05-16T02:45:31Z | https://www.wboy.com/news/harrison/bridgeport-farmers-market-opens-up/ | false | 1 |
TAMPERE, Finland (AP) — Luke Hughes scored with 1:57 left in overtime to complete a United States comeback from two goals down to edge Austria 3-2 at the ice hockey world championship on Sunday.
Benjamin Nissner scored in the first period and Paul Huber added another early in the second to give Austria a 2-0 lead in the Group B game in Tampere. Kieffer Bellows started the comeback later in the second before Adam Gaudette tied it with a power-play goal in the final period to force overtime.
The U.S. outshot Austria 39-16 on the way to its second win in two games.
Canada followed suit in less dramatic fashion, cruising to a 6-1 win over Italy for its second victory of the tournament.
Josh Anderson and Dysin Mayo led the Canadians with a goal and an assist each in the Group A game in Helsinki. Phil Pietroniro put Italy 1-0 ahead in the opening period before Canada came back with six unanswered goals. Travis Sanheim, Nicolas Roy, Kent Johnson and Noah Gregor with a short-handed goal all also got in on the act.
Sweden and Switzerland also made it two wins from two.
Rasmus Asplund scored twice as the Swedes beat the Czechs 5-3 in Group B, while Denis Malgin had a goal and three assists for Switzerland to shut out Denmark 6-0 in Group A.
Also in Group A, France beat Kazakhstan 2-1.
Norway prevailed in a penalty shootout to defeat Britain 4-3 in Group B.
Captain Mathis Olimb scored two second-period goals to help build a 3-0 lead for Norway. Britain fought back with three goals in a span of 3:18 in the final period to force overtime.
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Hayford Ford
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onI bought a Jeep, Had a problem with the front brake / rotors, after driving the truck a few days, the Dealership toke care of that issue on the spot, I have to say, I WILL BUY MY NEXT AUTO FROM THESE GUYS!!!!!! They were their to help me from the moment I was there up to present and beyond. DCL
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Food charity production line caters for displaced in Ukraine's Dnipro
By Jorge Silva
DNIPRO, Ukraine, May 16 (Reuters) - Alla Dubovyk, a single mother of six, is among thousands of Ukrainians who have been receiving meal packages from the charity set up by businessman Vladyslav Shtipelman and the World Central Kitchen in Dnipro since the Russian invasion started.
"Unfortunately, we, Ukrainians, have been brought to a situation where we have to use humanitarian aid," Dubovyk said.
Shtipelman and the World Central Kitchen have set up a food packing factory in Dnipro to provide groceries and meals for internally displaced people.
Using a production line , volunteers pack vegetables and other products in bags that are loaded onto trucks and delivered to villages around Dnipro where refugees are staying.
"The biggest challenges were getting it all up and running, literally within a few days to build the conveyors, establish the technological chains, the processes," Shtipelman said.
The U.S. based World Central Kitchen, a non-governmental organisation providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises, says it provides food to more than 2,000 distribution sites in Ukraine.
Olga Karachova said she was working as a wedding planner before the war and before becoming a volunteer at the kitchen.
"We understood the situation, that we have no time to think or to rest, we just need to hard work now," Karachova said in English.
In the first days of the war, the kitchen in Dnipro prepared about 500 meals per day. Now, the number oscillates between 5,000-7,000 meals, she said.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine, now in its third month, has claimed thousands of civilian lives, displaced millions of Ukrainians and reduced cities to rubble.
Moscow calls its actions a "special military operation" to disarm Ukraine and protect it from fascists. Ukraine and the West say the fascism allegation is baseless and that the war is an unprovoked act of aggression.
Larysa, a 73-year-old English teacher, who declined to give her surname and who was picking up meal packages, said she was from Sievierodonetsk, a city in the eastern Ukraine region of Luhansk that was "like a garden" before the invasion.
"Now it is destroyed; it is a very great tragedy for my neighbours, for my relatives, for my pupils," she said in English. (Writing in Melbourne by Lidia Kelly. Editing by Gerry Doyle) | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-10819681/Food-charity-production-line-caters-displaced-Ukraines-Dnipro.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-05-16T02:51:01Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-10819681/Food-charity-production-line-caters-displaced-Ukraines-Dnipro.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false | 4 |
Larry Puckett Chevrolet
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onMargaret M was great to work with and made it a painless purchase. Highly recommend
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Illinois Lottery's "Lucky Day Lotto" game were:
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A white, 18-year-old gunman allegedly carried out a racist attack at a supermarket in Buffalo, N.Y., on Saturday, killing 10 people and injuring three others, according to authorities. Almost all of the victims were Black. The suspect, who livestreamed the mass shooting, is believed to be the author of a screed posted online detailing his white supremacist ideologies and his plan to target a Black community in New York.
Here's what else we know.
The shooter faces life in prison
The suspect has been charged with first-degree murder. If convicted, he would face a maximum sentence of life without parole.
Officials have said they are investigating the mass shooting as a racially motivated hate crime and are also considering a terrorism charge. Separately, the FBI is investigating the shooting as both a hate crime and racially motivated violent extremism.
"The evidence we have uncovered so far makes no mistake. This is an absolute racist hate crime that will be prosecuted as a hate crime. This is someone who has hate in their heart, soul and mind," said Buffalo Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia.
11 of the 13 victims were Black
Buffalo Police have not yet released the names of the victims, but loved ones have been sharing details about those who were killed in the shooting. Some of the victims actively worked to serve their community. Of the 13 total shot, 11 were Black, two were white. Four of the victims were store employees.
Aaron Salter, a former police lieutenant who worked as a security guard at the store, was shot and killed after confronting the shooter at the front entrance.
Ruth Whitfield, 86, was a "beloved wife, mother, and grandmother," her lawyer said.
Pearly Young, who ran a weekly food pantry, was shopping for groceries when she was killed.
Katherine "Kat" Massey was a writer who wrote about gun violence in her community and was part of a community group that helped local residents.
Heyward Patterson would drive residents to get their groceries and volunteered at his church in his free time.
Celestine Chaney was at the grocery store to get shrimp and strawberry shortcake. The 65-year-old delighted in her role as a grandmother most of all.
Roberta Drury, 32, was at the supermarket to get food for dinner. She didn't live in Buffalo but was there to be with her brother.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says $2.8 million in federal and state funding will go toward helping victims' families cover funeral and burial expenses of up to $6,000, as well as medical expenses and counseling.
This is how police say the attack unfolded
The alleged gunman drove more than 200 miles from his small hometown of Conklin, N.Y., and arrived in east Buffalo the day before the attack to conduct "reconnaissance" on the grocery store, police said.
The shooting at Tops Friendly Markets began at 2:30 p.m. ET in a parking lot outside the store, located in a predominantly Black neighborhood about 3 miles from downtown.
The gunman stepped out of his car wearing tactical gear and opened fire with an assault-style rifle, shooting four people, officials said. Three of those people died. After the gunman worked his way into the store, the security guard Aaron Salter attempted to the stop the shooter by firing his gun, but the gunman's body armor shielded him from the bullet. The suspect then shot and killed Salter.
The suspect was eventually confronted by police at the front of the store. He briefly pointed the rifle at his neck before police persuaded him to drop his guns and surrender.
The gunman livestreamed the attack the platform Twitch, the company told NPR. The stream was shut down less than 2 minutes after the violence began, the company said.
The shooter is an apparent white supremacist who left plans for a racist attack
The suspected gunman, Payton S. Gendron, allegedly published a 180-page document to the anonymous message board 4chan before carrying out the attack. The pages repeat a series of white supremacist ideologies, including a racist conspiracy theory known as "the great replacement," in an attempt to justify his plan to target and murder African Americans.
The screed's author, who has the same name as the suspected shooter, says "extreme boredom" during the pandemic led to his radicalization. The gunman who carried out the massacre of 51 people at two New Zealand mosques in 2019 promoted the same racist theory.
The gunman used a Bushmaster AR-15-style assault rifle in the Buffalo shooting with an attachable high-capacity magazine — a banned device in New York, meaning it was illegally purchased or illegally transported across state lines, said Gov. Hochul. Police also recovered a second rifle and a handgun from his car.
The suspect had threatened a shooting at his high school last year. He was subsequently sent to a hospital for a mental health evaluation that lasted a day and a half.
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "SuperCash" game were:
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Manik Saha elected BJP legislature party leader in Tripura, to be new CM
Manik Saha takes oath as Tripura's new CM; Biplab Deb, MP Bhowmick attend
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A day after Manik Saha took oath as Tripura Chief Minister, 11 MLAs are scheduled to take oath as Cabinet Ministers at 12 pm in Agartala on Monday.
Governor SN Arya will administer the oath of office and secrecy to the cabinet ministers at a programme in Raj Bhavan in the presence of Chief Minister Manik Saha, former chief minister Biplab Kumar Deb and other dignitaries.
Eleven MLAs - nine from the BJP and two from the Indigenous People's Front of Tripura (IPFT) - will take oath as the cabinet ministers of Tripura on Monday.
Earlier on Sunday, Saha was sworn in as the chief minister of Tripura on Sunday.
The BJP legislative party meeting on Saturday had elected Saha as the legislature party leader in the presence of the Central observers, after Biplab Kumar Deb submitted his resignation. The BJP decided for leadership change in the state a year ahead of the Assembly elections by replacing Biplab Kumar Deb with Saha as the Chief Minister.
After Manik Saha was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Tripura, the BJP has once again taken recourse to its old mantra to beat anti-incumbency by changing the face in a poll-bound state.
Tripura unit of the BJP leaders was surprised with the choice of Manik Saha as chief minister as he was elected to the Rajya Sabha from the lone seat barely two months ago.
Saha is a Rajya Sabha MP and chief of the party in the state. The polls in the state are likely to be held in March next year.
Saha joined the BJP in 2016 after quitting Congress. He was made party chief in 2020 and elected to Rajya Sabha in March this year.
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Report: Former Chiefs defensive end Melvin Ingram heading to Miami Dolphins
Published: May. 15, 2022 at 4:18 PM CDT|Updated: 6 hours ago
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) -- Former Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Melvin Ingram is reportedly joining Tyreek Hill in Miami.
NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports the free agent will sign with the Dolphins.
Ingram was traded to the Chiefs by the Pittsburg Steelers in the middle of the 2021 season.
He had four sacks and 33 pressures in 12 games for the Chiefs.
Ingram was one Chief credited with sparking a turnaround for the defense.
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Marcos Jr. faces calls to ensure democracy, human rights
MANILA, Philippines — (AP) — After most of his key rivals conceded defeat, presumptive Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the namesake son of an ousted dictator, faced early calls Wednesday to ensure respect for human rights, the rule of law and democracy.
Marcos Jr. garnered more than 31 million votes in an unofficial vote count from Monday's polls in what's projected to be one of the strongest mandates for a Philippine president in decades. His vice-presidential running mate, Sara Duterte, appeared to have also won by a landslide.
The separately elected president and vice president will take office on June 30 after the results are confirmed by Congress. With a single, six-year term, they are poised to lead a Southeast Asian nation in a dire need of economic recovery following two years of COVID-19 outbreaks and lockdowns. They'll also inherit huge expectations for a way out of crushing poverty, gaping inequalities, ending Muslim and communist insurgencies and political divisions, which were only inflamed by the turbulent presidencies of their fathers.
Marcos Jr.’s key rivals have conceded defeat, including former boxing star Manny Pacquiao. Marcos' closest challenger, Vice President Leni Robredo, a human rights lawyer who ran on a promise of badly needed reforms, has only acknowledged his massive lead.
“As a boxer and an athlete, I know how to accept defeat,” Pacquiao said in a video message. “But I hope that even if I lost in this fight, my fellow Filipinos who are wallowing in poverty were a winner too.”
The United States, a longtime treaty ally of the Philippines, was among the first foreign governments to issue a comment following the elections. It expressed willingness to work with the next Filipino president after an official proclamation but stressed the relationship should be grounded on respect for human rights and the rule of law.
“We look forward to renewing our special partnership and to working with the next administration on key human rights and regional priorities,” U.S. State Department spokesman Ned Price said.
He cited Washington’s long alliance with Manila “that shares democratic values and interests,” and added that the U.S. government would continue “to promote respect for human rights and the rule of law which is fundamental to U.S. relations with the Philippines and in other bilateral contexts.”
Asked if the U.S. has any concern with the apparent victory of Marcos Jr., Price sidestepped the question but said the elections and subsequent vote count followed international standards without any major incident.
The election outcome was an astonishing reversal of the army-backed but largely peaceful “People Power” uprising that ousted Marcos's father in 1986 — a democratic triumph in an Asian region considered a human rights hotspot where authoritarian regimes flourish.
Marcos Jr. has steadfastly defended his father’s legacy and refused to apologize for the massive human rights violations and plunder under his rule. He visited his father's grave at the national heroes’ cemetery on Tuesday, laying flowers and, at one point, appearing overcome with emotions.
He and Sarah Duterte, the daughter of outgoing populist leader Rodrigo Duterte, campaigned on a platform of national unity without saying how they would heal the wounds that have festered since their fathers’ presidencies.
The 64-year-old former provincial governor, congressman and senator has kept mom on key political, economic and foreign policy issues, including how he would address calls for the prosecution of President Duterte, who oversaw a bloody anti-drugs campaign that alarmed the international community and sparked an investigation by the International Criminal Court.
U.S.-based Human Rights Watch asked Marcos Jr. to take immediate action to improve human rights conditions in the country once he takes office, including by helping the ICC prosecute Duterte, freeing his long-detained critic, Sen. Leila de Lima, and ordering the military and police to stop targeting activists and rights defenders.
More hard-line left-wing groups and survivors of the Marcos dictatorship rejected Marcos Jr. and Sara Duterte outright, accusing them of whitewashing their fathers’ legacies on the campaign trail and in social media propaganda.
“Our generation has shown that even the most ruthless tyrant can be defeated by the people’s collective action,” said SELDA, a group of ex-political detainees and human rights victims in the martial-law era under the late dictator. “Now is the time to harness that power again - the power to change the course of history and reject this nefarious pair of traditional politicians.”
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Associated Press Diplomatic Writer Matthew Lee in Washington contributed to this report.
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Commonwealth Joins The UN In Combating Corruption In Africa – OpEd
The 12th Regional Conference of Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Commonwealth Africa convened in Kigali, Rwanda, from May 3-7 under the theme: ‘Combating Corruption for Good Governance and Sustainable Development in Africa’.
The Conference was jointly organised by the Commonwealth Secretariat and the Government of Rwanda and brought together members of the Association of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Commonwealth Africa, senior government officials, relevant international organisations, policymakers, and development partners to address key priorities toward the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 16.
They shared knowledge and good practices and discussed the impacts of corruption on sustainable development in Africa and innovative approaches in the fight against corruption.
Earlier in February, members and high-level officials of national anti-corruption commissions, treasuries, ministries of justice, public procurement authorities, and civil society organizations from the eight countries of the regional platform created by UNODC in Southern Africa to fast-track implementation of the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) gathered in South Africa as part of UNODC’s ongoing assistance efforts in the region.
The event represented a unique opportunity for countries to share progress, exchange good practices, and address common challenges, as well as discuss the way forward and the future anti-corruption work to be undertaken within the regional platform.
The significance of this meeting is underlined by the fact that over the years, corruption has been an unerasable characteristic feature of African politics and business, from the Maghreb down to the Southern African Development Community, from the East African Community and the Horn of Africa across the Sahel region to the Atlantic coastal West African States.
Ruanda’s Prime Minister, Dr Edouard Ngirente, in his opening remarks pointed explicitly to the common fundamental fact that was in line with Africa’s Agenda 2063, “The Africa We Want”—aspiration number 3, which provides for an Africa of good governance, democracy, respect for human rights, justice and the rule of law.
“This clearly illustrates the firm commitment of African leaders to uphold the culture of the rule of law and good governance. Africa is making efforts toward improving good governance, although we still have a long way to go. African countries are committed to addressing corruption on the continent,” Ngirente said.
Most African countries have ratified African Union Convention on preventing and combating corruption and other international legal instruments on corruption. As required by international obligations, African countries have enacted national anti-corruption laws and established anti-corruption institutions. Almost every African country has a specialised anti-corruption agency to address specific crimes and malpractices including illicit flow, money laundering, embezzlement, and conflict of interest among others.
Prime Minister Ngirente pointed to the conference several reports indicating that global corruption is now costing around $1 trillion annually, there are common causes of Africa’s corruption, and this is adversely impacting the lives of African people. Corruption creates economic distortions and hampers investments.
There are so many corruption-linked adverse effects. For instance, investors, who deserve a fair and competitive business environment, avoid investing in countries where there is a high level of corruption. Commonwealth Africa member states can make a difference in this fight against corruption through strengthened cooperation and effective accountability mechanisms, he added.
The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, said: “Corruption is a serious threat to sustainable and equitable development. Every dollar lost to corruption is a dollar lost to investing in a child’s education, healthcare, or much-needed infrastructure. That is why the Commonwealth Secretariat has made preventing and countering corruption a top priority.”
But to do this, she suggested that “collaboration and cooperation between member states are critical if we are to successfully meet the challenge of corruption”. By coming together, she said, we can build the prosperous future we want for the generations to come. And the Commonwealth Secretariat stands ready to support member states in this endeavour as part of its mandate to strengthen democratic societies and good governance, and advance a free, just, and peaceful Commonwealth, she assured.
Underlining further the need for international cooperation to stamp out corruption, the Secretary-General said: “Corruption goes beyond national boundaries and is global in nature. The secrecy in jurisdictions has further made anti-corruption work even more challenging. Co-operation and sharing of information are crucial in the tracking and recovery of assets. We must develop and work on simple mechanisms to recover ill-gotten assets lying in foreign jurisdictions.”
Collaborations, she maintained, must go beyond the anti-corruption agencies to the anti-money laundering agencies and tax authorities across the Commonwealth. “We can win the war against corruption through collaboration, cooperation and through a whole-of-Commonwealth approach which harnesses transformative technologies.”
Secretary-General Scotland added that for anti-corruption efforts to be the best, a Whole-Of-Commonwealth approach can be: Working together, learning from each other, and collectively setting the highest possible standards. “I am eternally optimistic that, if we work together, and work well, Commonwealth Africa—and the Commonwealth as a whole—will sweep corruption aside and create the lasting, positive space for sustainable development to thrive, and for people everywhere to flourish,” the Secretary-General concluded.
Billions lost to corruption annually
With Africa losing over $50 billion a year through illicit flows, equivalent to all annual official development assistance (ODA), the time for action against corruption has never been more urgent.
The Africa Growth Initiative notes that sub-Saharan Africa received nearly $2 trillion in foreign direct investment (FDI) and ODA between 1980 and 2018 but lost more than $1 trillion to illicit financial outflows. When looking at the whole of Africa, that figure rises to $1.3 trillion—enough money that could lift the 1.4 billion people living on less than $1.25 per day out of poverty.
Rwanda’s Ombudsman, Madeleine Nirere, outlined some of the measures the Government of Rwanda has undertaken towards zero-tolerance against corruption, adding that these measures have been made possible not only because of the political will of the Government but also through the cooperation between national and international institutions in the fight against corruption.
“Let us challenge ourselves to use the opportunity not only to support Rwanda’s corruption prevention and fighting strategies but also be the basis for continued collaboration between Anti-Corruption Agencies, the private sector, civil society organisations and international communities…
“Anti-Corruption Agencies are leading institutions to fulfil the goals of sustainable development in partnership with other national, regional and international partners. Indeed, these goals cannot be achieved without a strong collaboration with the above-mentioned stakeholders,” she said.
Dr Roger Koranteng, the Commonwealth Secretariat’s Adviser and Head of Public Sector Governance, said: “The conference provides a timely assessment of the progress member countries have made towards achieving SDG Goal 16 and a platform for the sharing of country, regional and international experiences by Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies, International Organisations, and experts.”
Anti-corruption agencies have the opportunity to engage with their counterparts and international experts on issues of mutual influence, opening space for capacity building and collaboration in the fight against corruption.
The Commonwealth Africa member States have been fighting against corruption for the last 11 years since the establishment of the Association of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Commonwealth Africa. Results have been intangible; corruption still continues to emerge in more sophisticated forms throughout Africa.
Some 200 delegates, including members of the Association of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Commonwealth Africa, senior government officials, regional and international organisations, international experts, policymakers, and development partners attended the three-day conference.
Participants decided to convene the next Africa anti-corruption conference in Seychelles in 2023. They also elected Rwanda and Seychelles as the Chair and Vice-Chair, respectively, of the Association of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Commonwealth Africa.
The communiqué declared absolute commitment to supporting member states act on corruption through a three-pronged approach based on research, capacity-building and strong collaboration.
It also called upon the Secretary-General and the Government of Rwanda to include anti-corruption measures such as prioritisation of the recovery of proceeds of crimes, artefacts, and illicit financial flows out of Africa as part of the resolutions of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), which is scheduled to take place in Kigali in June 2022. | https://www.eurasiareview.com/16052022-commonwealth-joins-the-un-in-combating-corruption-in-africa-oped/ | 2022-05-16T03:53:53Z | https://www.eurasiareview.com/16052022-commonwealth-joins-the-un-in-combating-corruption-in-africa-oped/ | true | 1 |
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Steer clear, lack of attention to detail or customer service
by 09/11/2021
onI wouldn't go here especially if you need service. Let me tell you a story of my experience. Even with the number of issues, I was only mildly annoyed as human error happens. But an absolute refusal for anyone (advisor, two different service dept managers) for over a week is completely unacceptable. I took my Civic in to get a new key/remote and have it programmed to the car and a couple of other things. One part they needed was hard to find, so they had the car for over a week. No biggie as I hoped the part would come in. When it was determined they could not get the part anytime soon, I went to pick up the car and dropped off my Odyssey with them as it needed a rear view mirror on the passenger side replaced. All was good until I got home and realized that the key that I had paid for didn't lock or unlock the car nor did it start the car. Problem number 1. I called and advised and decided to bring it back to them once the van was ready. When the van was ready, my wife and I went to pick it up and she took the van while i stayed so that Ryan (service advisor) could get someone to fix the key. After about 30 minutes or so (not too bad) they brought the car out to me and showed me that it locked/unlocked the door. Great, but thank goodness I decided to test out the new key to start the car, because it did NOT work. Problem number 2. Finally after about another 15 minutes, it was finally fixed and working. But when I got home and we used the Odyssey, we discovered that when someone was in the passenger right front seat, they could not open the door from the inside. Someone had to open it for them from the outside. Apparently some clip or something hadn't been reconnected for the door when they put the door panel back on after removing it to replace the exterior mirror on that door, according to the service manager, Walter. Problem number 3. He knew where I lived and told me that he didn't want me to drive all the way back over to Lute Riley (it's about 30 mins or more for me) especially given the prior two issues. So he volunteered to come out to my house the next morning and fix it. He said it would only take about 5 minutes. I thought that was a very kind offer and he told me he would call me the next morning to advise when he was coming. And....that's the last time I talked with Walter. He didn't call or show up and the next day I texted him, then called Lute Riley, talked with Ryan who said he would talk to Walter and ensure he called me. Still no call even days later. Was transferred to Walter's cell and left a message - still no response. So then I called to speak to another service manager named Dalton, who I was assured would call me back. But haven't heard back from him either. Problem number 4 and the biggest problem, in my opinion. One of the issues alone listed above would have been a little frustrating and definitely an inconvenience, but like I said things happen and people make mistakes. But the complete disregard of a customer, the lack of follow-up to address something they messed up takes the cake and has now pissed me off. So now it's time to take to social media and let others be forewarned, especially if they plan to use the service department here. Such a huge disappointment, is the mildest way of saying it. Oh and the Odyssey's windshield was cracked halfway across the front when we got it back. Now it had a small chip beforehand, so I doubt it was caused by anything they did and was probably the heat or something that finally caused it to crack. But dang if all of the above issues and lack of attention to detail and customer focus surely make me wonder if it was due to something they did. There is my story, for what's it worth. I hope others consider iteighing their options on whether to use Lute Riley's service dept. I would steer clear.
- Recommend this dealer? No
- Were you satisfied with the quality of work performed on your vehicle? No
- Did the dealership complete the work within the timeframe promised? No
- Did the dealership provide you with an accurate quote of the work to be performed? Yes
- Do you feel the price paid for service(s) was fair and appropriate? Yes
- Did the dealer honor all commitments made? No
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Great service, even better professionalism
by 09/10/2021
onVery pleased with my experience at this dealership. Had a brake light blow out for my 2012 accord and drove into the service reception garage. Was immediately met by Adam Presser, who was very professional, friendly, and experienced. I was in and out within 5 minutes. Despite the basic nature of the task, Adam took time out to assist me and even replaced the bulb free of charge. I would highly recommend Adam for service recommendations and assistance!
- Recommend this dealer? Yes
- Were you satisfied with the quality of work performed on your vehicle? Yes
- Did the dealership complete the work within the timeframe promised? Yes
- Did the dealership provide you with an accurate quote of the work to be performed? Yes
- Do you feel the price paid for service(s) was fair and appropriate? Yes
- Did the dealer honor all commitments made? Yes
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Excellent Customer Serive
by 05/26/2021
onGeorge Wasshausen is very friendly and professional. I was in a bit of a hurry and he was able to get me in and out in a timely manner. I enjoyed working with him and Danielle in finance. Thanks for you help :)
- Recommend this dealer? Yes
- Purchased a vehicle from this dealer? Yes
- Did the dealer honor all commitments made? Yes
Tommy Topcu sealed the deal!
by 12/21/2020
onWe bought our 2020 Honda Accord here recently. Tommy Topcu was the BEST salesman. He really advocated for us and went above and beyond to give us excellent service. He was not pushy and did not make us feel pressured to buy. He’s a great asset to this dealership.
- Recommend this dealer? Yes
- Purchased a vehicle from this dealer? Yes
Avoid Lute Riley Honda
by 09/04/2020
onVERY SHADY PRACTICES at this dealership. I leased a Pilot about 6 weeks ago. They've still not paid off my trade and are withholding 5K. I've gotten nothing but excuses when they've actually returned my calls. At this point they aren't responding at all. I'll likely return the new car.
- Recommend this dealer? No
- Purchased a vehicle from this dealer? Yes
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Well done job to the staff
by 11/25/2019
onI came for my car window was vibrate, so the advisor Omri approach to me and help me and give me all the information about the window failure, after all this they fix my window with smile face.
- Recommend this dealer? Yes
- Were you satisfied with the quality of work performed on your vehicle? Yes
- Did the dealership complete the work within the timeframe promised? Yes
- Did the dealership provide you with an accurate quote of the work to be performed? Yes
- Do you feel the price paid for service(s) was fair and appropriate? Yes
- Did the dealer honor all commitments made? Yes
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BUYER BEWARE!!!
by 09/25/2019
onBuyer Beware!! Make sure you don't have any events that could cause you to need to return the vehicle. We signed an agreement to purchase at 3pm and by 4pm we needed to change our mind due to a legal issue with our financial situation. Our attorney advised us to return it promptly. We hadn't even drove it 10 miles from the dealership. We called the manager and explained our situation. They had NO sympathy, even the finance manager tried to tell us that our attorney was wrong in giving us the advise. He said "Honda won't do anything I've already sent the contract." We had to beg him to call and he said "they were closed, I can try tomorrow at 10am". It was only 5pm and the dealership is open until 9pm. He wouldn't even call Honda. Very disappointed!!!
- Recommend this dealer? No
- Purchased a vehicle from this dealer? Yes
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I was happy because my sales guy was not pushy. he really listed.
by 06/25/2019
onI was nervous because of pushy sales people. But this guy was different and really listned and gave sound advice.
- Recommend this dealer? Yes
- Purchased a vehicle from this dealer? Yes
- Did the dealer honor all commitments made? Yes
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Worst dealership experience
by 04/07/2019
onTalk about poor customer service and not doing the right thing. Yes we bought our mini van from them but there was so many red flags that we should have enough gone with out gut feeling. The only thing they have going for them is their location but its clear to see they will not last if they continue to provide this level of service. I have bought multiple cars from various delalerships and this has been by far the worst experience. It took over 4hrs. Go to one of the bigger dealerships in to metoplex and save yourself the time.
- Recommend this dealer? No
- Purchased a vehicle from this dealer? Yes
- Did the dealer honor all commitments made? No
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Got ripped off
by 09/11/2018
onI dont know where to start Christina called me daily sometimes 3 times a day until she got me to meet with her to make a sale once i bought my 2011 ford fiesta within 2 weeks i could hear a loud thumping noise when i turn on the A/C i called her immediately and was given the run around finally they got me to the ford dealership because i have the silver plan warranty they told me to drop off car and would charge me 40 a day for rental i couldn't do that so 2 weeks later my check engine light came on i called Christina she told me bring car to service shop when i got there nobody would help me they sent me to ford service when i got there they told me the truth and said its not covered like they told you go back and either get another car at same price or talk to district manager you basically have been screwed over i went back spoke with kenny tang sales manager and he went out and checked the engine light and came back and told me i have a bad catalytic converter and he is sorry but i just got a bad car without blinking a eye i told him i only had this car 4 weeks and Christina dismissed me and wouldn't take my calls so kenny told me they would call me Wednesday after he talk to Ray the district manager and see what they could do PLEASE dont do buisness with christina she is only in it for the commission check i am gonna see what they do for me #SingleMomWithAColegeStudentThatHasBeenRippedOff
- Recommend this dealer? No
- Purchased a vehicle from this dealer? No
Shady Dealings - Inspector Turned Away
by 10/20/2017
onLet me begin by recommending strongly against this dealership. While the reception staff are all very respectful, they portray a false image of the individuals selling cars here. I had your classic "used car salesman" experience when trying to buy a slightly used Civic. This happened roughly a month after Hurricane Harvey is in the area, so my concern is with flood damage to any car I may be purchasing. I had the unfortunate experience of dealing with Used Car Manager, Kenny Tang. It was clear that this individual was attempting to conceal some history of the car. To elaborate, I had called regarding the car several days prior, and I asked what the procedure was to get a car inspected by a third party. The gentleman on the other end of the phone (I'm unsure of who this was, as I had received the call from him promptly after leaving an inquiry regarding the car through Cargurus.com) explained to me that there is no problem in having inspectors come out to look at a car. All that was required was proof that he was, in fact, an inspector and that he had a client interested in a car there. I had filled out my form to have the car inspected on Lemonsquad.com, so the inspector had this information available, and it was clear that here was a buyer interested in a car at Lute Riley. Having done my due diligence to ensure the car inspector would be allowed in, the inspector arrived on the site and was immediately declined any entry into the car. Kenny Tang, the used car sales manager said that it had already undergone its Honda Pre-owned Certification, and that that would be sufficient for inspection. I received notice from my inspector thereafter telling me that he had been denied entry to the car, and that my $170 that was paid for the inspection would not be reimbursed, since the inspector had done everything he could to attempt to fulfill his end of the transaction (this seemed fair, though I wasn't happy about it). I then called Kenny Tang, and he told me that that car was already far below market value of $19k at its current price of $17,981 (classic used car pitch). I explained that I was out almost $200 already for the inspection that was declined, and he offered an additional $200 off the asking price, down to $17,781. Wow, what a steal (sarcasm, of course). I asked if the dealership had an inspector that they could recommend to come in and take a look (all dealers do), and to no surprise he said no, they only recommend their in house 182 point certification. It seems clear that any reputable dealer, or salesman for that matter, understands the interests of the buyer, and that they will not want to purchase a lemon. As such, a potential sale should never, in any case, be turned away for a third party inspection. Kenny Tang, or Lute Riley Honda for that matter, is certainly not an establishment that I would recommend anyone deal with, as there are a lot of skeletons hidden in the back... Buyer beware, these guys are [non-permissible content removed]. Stay away, and perhaps you'll not make a poor choice in this significant investments. UPDATE: Had some interesting developments the following morning. I received a phone call from a Minnesota number that I didn't recognize, and on the other end of the phone was someone by the name of Andy Dabbs (sp?). This was the owner of Lemon Squad (the company I used to hire the inspector.. I couldn't believe the owner had taken the time to call me. Even gave me a 50% refund). Andy informed me that in the thousands of inspections his company does each month, this was the first time that one of his inspectors had been turned away. His recommendation to me as a buyer, was to steer clear of this dealership, as it seemed as though something shady was occurring. If you need any proof of the above, and if you're buying a used car here and need an inspection, Lemon Squad now attaches a recount of this experience to any inspection reports associated with Lute Riley Honda to help people from making a poor choice of transacting with this dealership.
- Recommend this dealer? No
- Purchased a vehicle from this dealer? No
- Did the dealer honor all commitments made? No
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Rick Hawksley makes it easy
by 05/26/2017
onPurchased a new Honda Civic EX-T from Lute Riley Honda, and the process was flawless due to "Ricky Bobby" Hawksley. He was very patient and informative as we looked at cars and drove a Civic. I got all the information I needed from him to make a good decision, and the buying process couldn't have gone better, Rick is exactly the type of salesman I like to deal with - low-key, but very helpful and customer oriented. I am very happy with the deal and the entire process.
- Recommend this dealer? Yes
- Purchased a vehicle from this dealer? Yes
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Easy and thorough
by 04/10/2017
onOnline appointment system was easy. Dropping car off was easy and working with service rep was easy.
- Recommend this dealer? Yes
- Were you satisfied with the quality of work performed on your vehicle? Yes
- Did the dealership complete the work within the timeframe promised? Yes
- Did the dealership provide you with an accurate quote of the work to be performed? Yes
- Do you feel the price paid for service(s) was fair and appropriate? Yes
- Did the dealer honor all commitments made? Yes
Best sale team!
by 03/31/2017
onI was trying to buy a car after graduating from college and found this dealership. John McChristian is one of the best people I have ever met and would recommend this dealership.
- Recommend this dealer? Yes
- Purchased a vehicle from this dealer? Yes
Still the Same
by 03/15/2017
onOur family has used exclusively Lute Riley Honda for the past 9 years for our Honda Car Service. Their service has not disappointed us at anytime. It is a testament that of their service that we still come to them after this past 9 years and looking forward into the years to come.
- Recommend this dealer? Yes
- Were you satisfied with the quality of work performed on your vehicle? Yes
- Did the dealership complete the work within the timeframe promised? Yes
- Did the dealership provide you with an accurate quote of the work to be performed? Yes
- Do you feel the price paid for service(s) was fair and appropriate? Yes
- Did the dealer honor all commitments made? Yes
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Hassle Free Purchase
by 03/12/2017
onWe worked with Maricar Randle on our son's first car purchase and she was a pleasure to deal with. She knew her stuff and was very patient in helping us go through different cars and options. Our 2nd car is due for a replacement soon and we will be going back to her to purchase another car.
- Recommend this dealer? Yes
- Purchased a vehicle from this dealer? Yes
- Did the dealer honor all commitments made? Yes
1 Comments
3rd Honda Accord Purchase
by 02/15/2017
onThis past week I purchased a 2017 Honda Accord EX-L from Lute Riley Honda in Richardson, TX. My salesman was Marc Dupuy. I highly commend Mr. Dupuy for the professionalism he demonstrated throughout my entire purchase. He handled the entire sale very smoothly with great ease and no pressure at all. I got everything I requested, without any hesitation whatsoever. This is the third (3rd) Honda Accord that I have purchased from Mr. Dupuy the first was a 1996 Honda Accord, the second was a 1998 Honda Accord. I purchased several Hondas since then at another dealership in Dallas, and this time, chose Mr. Dupuy at Lute Riley Honda again, and so glad I did. This is my ninth (9th) Honda Accord I have purchased since 1982. Obviously, I am sold on Hondas. Does Honda have any special rewards for an individual who has purchased that many (smile)?? Mr. Dupuy, in my estimation, is a Top Professional Salesman who made this sale a totally positive experience in every aspect. Lute Riley has always given me great service. Needless to say, I am fonda Honda Mary Carlin, Dallas, Texas
- Recommend this dealer? Yes
- Purchased a vehicle from this dealer? Yes
- Did the dealer honor all commitments made? Yes
2nd car, same dealership!
by 02/12/2017
onDue to a bad car wreck I was forced to by another car in a short amount of time. From day one the Lute Riley dealership was respectful to my situation. Why should I expect anything less, I bought my first car from here ten years ago. If it ain't broke, don't fix it!!! I visited and spoke with other dealers in the area and none could match Lute Riley's price or customer service. If you need help finding the car that works with your budget, definitely go see Harrison & Javed. They are awesome!!!! I work in HR so I know good customer service when I see it!!! With all of the stress that comes with a wreck, they were a breath of fresh air! I greatly enjoyed my experience and would recommend this dealership, Harrison & Javed to any and everyone. Thank you guys so so much!!!!
- Recommend this dealer? Yes
- Purchased a vehicle from this dealer? Yes
- Did the dealer honor all commitments made? Yes
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Micah Hyde considered canceling his charity softball game after hearing about the shooting Saturday at a Buffalo supermarket.
The Bills safety knew he and his teammates could try to help the families of the victims and a stunned community.
A white, 18-year-old gunman in military gear and livestreaming with a helmet camera opened fire Saturday afternoon at Tops Friendly Market, killing 10 people and wounding three others. Most of the victims were Black.
“I still can’t believe it,” Hyde said before his softball event Sunday at Sahlen Field in downtown Buffalo. “But when there’s hate in the world, you kind of erase it with love, and coming out here today and showing the community love and love to the youth, love to the community, love to the foundation. I guess that’s the way to combat it.”
Hyde, whose IMagINe For Youth foundation received $200,000 from the event’s sponsors, committed to donating a portion of the proceeds from the game to the families of the victims. Money from a silent auction at the game will also go to victims’ families.
“If we stopped and canceled everything because of hate," Hyde said, “we wouldn’t move forward.”
A few dozen of Hyde's Bills teammates were also at the softball game, including quarterback Josh Allen and cornerback Tre’Davious White. Allen said the Bills, who have voluntary organized team activities this week, will meet Monday to determine how they can help the families of the victims.
“I was sick to my stomach all day yesterday,” Allen said in a video posted by the Bills. "I was flying back from my sister’s graduation, and it was just, it’s gut wrenching. It really is. ... We’ll talk as a team and kind of figure out what we want to do, but there’s no doubt that we’re going to do something.”
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Opinion: Judicial candidate Davis has Christian values
Justin Davis is the best choice for N.C. Superior Court Judge in the primary election.
I have come to know Justin as a strong conservative who values the Judeo-Christian principles on which the American justice system is founded.
He has served as an attorney for over 20 years which includes being a former clerk for the N.C. Court of Appeals for the chief judge, an assistant district attorney, 15 years in civil practice, a law partner at Mullen, Holland, and Cooper (Gastonia), handling cases in both state and federal courts across N.C., and being a member of the U.S. Supreme Court Bar.
As a 20-year resident of Gaston County, he has served on Gaston County School Board (South Point Township) and he and his family are active in church and community. The Davis' are an exemplary family and contributing citizens.
Most importantly, he believes judges are committed to apply the law according to the tenets of the U.S. Constitution with impartial justice for all and not according to their own personal prejudices.
Please vote for Justin Davis for N.C. Superior Court judge.
Mary Frances Forrester is a resident of Mount Holly.
This article originally appeared on The Gaston Gazette: Opinion: Judicial candidate Davis has Christian values | https://news.yahoo.com/opinion-judicial-candidate-davis-christian-135856934.html | 2022-05-16T04:00:20Z | https://news.yahoo.com/opinion-judicial-candidate-davis-christian-135856934.html | false | 2 |
A man opened fire at a southern California church on Sunday, killing one person and injuring several others before being stopped and tied-up by parishioners in what an official called an act of “exceptional heroism and bravery”.
Four people were critically wounded by gunfire at Geneva Presbyterian Church in the city of Laguna Woods, 50 miles south east of Los Angeles, Orange County Sheriff’s Department officials said. A sixth person had minor injuries but was not struck by bullets.
The suspect in the shooting, an Asian man in his 60s, was in custody and deputies recovered two handguns at the scene, undersheriff Jeff Hallock said.
A motive for the shooting was not immediately known but investigators did not believe the gunman lives in the community, he said.
The majority of those inside the church at the time were believed to be of Taiwanese descent, said Carrie Braun, a sheriff’s spokesperson.
Between 30 and 40 members of the Irvine Taiwanese Presbyterian Church were gathered for lunch after a morning church service at Geneva when gunfire erupted shortly before 1.30pm (9.30pm), officials said. When deputies arrived, parishioners had the gunman tied-up and in custody.
“That group of churchgoers displayed what we believe is exceptional heroism and bravery in intervening to stop the suspect. They undoubtedly prevented additional injuries and fatalities,” Mr Hallock said.
“I think it’s safe to say that had people not intervened, it could have been much worse.”
All the victims were Asian American adults and the youngest of the victims is 66-years-old, Ms Braun said.
The investigation was in its early stages, Mr Hallock said. He said the many unanswered questions include whether the assailant attended the church service, if he was known to church members and how many shots were fired. | https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/world-news/2022/05/16/man-tied-up-by-parishioners-after-allegedly-firing-and-killing-one-at-us-church/ | 2022-05-16T04:05:46Z | https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/world-news/2022/05/16/man-tied-up-by-parishioners-after-allegedly-firing-and-killing-one-at-us-church/ | false | 11 |
The other housing tax no one’s talking about this election
With the pandemic property boom turning the Great Australian Dream into a nightmare for many aspiring buyers, housing affordability has been an issue in this election campaign.
Labor announced its Help To Buy plan, the Coalition showcased a Home Guarantee Scheme plus access to up to $50,000 worth of super, and the Greens pledged that just one property could be negatively geared, a move they say would save the Government $63 billion in a decade.
But experts say there’s another reform that could help: stamp duty. Scrapping this tax would not only improve housing affordability over time and help grow the economy, it could also be an easier sell for any federal government than changing negative gearing.
While stamp duty is a state government tax, federal counterparts could offer to pay the gap to states who drive reform and face a short-term budget shortfall, economists suggest.
Stamp duty is levied on property transactions and can add tens of thousands of dollars to the cost of moving house or saving a deposit for a first home, whereas an annual land tax would allow taxpayers to spread their contributions over a longer period.
The ACT is mid-way through a 20-year switch from stamp duty to land tax, and the NSW government has started a consultation on how it could scrap stamp duty, although Treasurer Matt Kean has called for federal support. The federal government’s recent housing inquiry also called for states to replace stamp duty with land tax.
“Stamp duty is a really inefficient tax compared to land tax and so you don’t want people not moving to a more appropriate property because they’re going to have to pay a big stamp duty cheque,” Richard Holden, Professor of economics at UNSW Business School, said.
“The obvious wrinkle is, a pretty big part of a state government budget is made up of stamp duty revenue. If you move to land tax over time, there’s an immediate budgetary hit.”
Professor Holden said one solution could be for the federal government to provide slightly higher Commonwealth grants for a period of time to states who move away from state duty.
He previously called for a scale back of negative gearing tax breaks, which was taken up by federal Labor, rejected by voters at two elections, and then dumped by the party.
Holden says stamp duty reform could be an easier sell to voters.
“Stamp duty is not something that people like,” he said.
“Yes, it is an easier sell than negative gearing but it’s not totally uncomplicated, and if it was totally uncomplicated it would have already happened in a state like NSW where both sides of politics are in favour of it.”
Holden acknowledged the risk that allowing buyers to use the cash saved for their stamp duty to instead spend on housing could push up property prices, but still backed the reform, saying it would help first home buyers most because stamp duty is a bigger proportion of their savings than for other buyers.
Grattan Institute economic policy program director Brendan Coates warned against getting caught up on the risk prices could move marginally higher in the short term, saying it was “short-sighted” thinking.
Over the longer term, property prices could be as much as 4 per cent lower than they would otherwise be, he said, citing NSW Treasury modelling.
“Stamp duty reform could give the economy a big kick, which it needs, while also making housing more affordable in the long run,” Coates said.
“The federal government should come to the party in helping to commit to fill part of the revenue hole. They should do that both in NSW and in any other state that is willing to make the transition to a land tax, because the federal government will collect most of the extra revenue when the economy grows after the reform.”
For example, if a state planned a 10-year transition, the federal government should fill the revenue shortfall over that time, and this should be a standing offer to any state willing to embark on the reform, Coates suggested.
Independent economist Saul Eslake took the view that stamp duty reform could be a hard sell because only a small proportion of people pay it in any given year, whereas a land tax would be a smaller amount of money but many taxpayers would pay it every year.
He backed scrapping stamp duty and pointed to a Productivity Commission report from 2017 that recommended shifting from stamp duty to land tax, with provision for low-income households. He also highlighted a review by former Telstra boss David Thodey, who suggested it was not fair for people who move often to contribute more to public services.
“One possible role for the federal government could be to offer states that are prepared to make the switch financial assistance to alleviate – either in whole or in part – the revenue hole,” the principal of Corinna Economic Advisory said.
“The other thing is some states worry, if they were to make the switch, it would adversely affect their share of GST revenue … the [Commonwealth] Grants Commission would say, ‘you now have a stronger revenue base.’
“The other thing the federal government could potentially do is to provide some form of assurance that wouldn’t happen.”
He said it would likely help first home owners over time by either marginally lowering land values or reducing the rate at which they rise.
A spokesperson for Housing Minister Michael Sukkar said state and territory governments have primary responsibility for housing, including stamp duty and land tax.
“Rising state taxes, increasing regulatory imposts and unresponsive planning rules, that have led to declining housing affordability. Any move to reduce these costs of homeownership would be welcomed,” the spokesperson said.
“However, any tax reform must be funded through state budgets.”
A Labor spokesperson said: “Stamp duty is a state government issue.
“Through our National Housing Affordability and Supply Council and National Housing and Homelessness plan, an Albanese Labor government will look to work with all levels of government and other stakeholders to make it easier for more people to buy a home.” | https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/property/news/the-other-housing-tax-no-one-s-talking-about-this-election-20220512-p5akrk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed | 2022-05-16T04:06:27Z | https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/property/news/the-other-housing-tax-no-one-s-talking-about-this-election-20220512-p5akrk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed | true | 4 |
China’s economy cools sharply as lockdowns bite
By Kevin Yao, Stella Qiu and Ellen Zhang
China’s economic activity cooled sharply in April as widening COVID-19 lockdowns took a heavy toll on consumption, industrial production and employment, adding to fears the economy could shrink in the second quarter.
Full or partial lockdowns were imposed in dozens of cities in March and April, including a protracted shutdown in commercial centre Shanghai, keeping workers and shoppers confined to their homes and severely disrupting supply chains.
Retail sales in April shrank 11.1 per cent from a year earlier, the biggest contraction since March 2020, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed on Monday. The reading worsened from March’s 3.5 per cent fall and missed the forecasts for a 6.1 per cent drop.
Dining-out services were suspended in some provinces and China’s auto sales in April plunged 47.6 per cent from a year earlier as car makers slashed production amid empty showrooms and parts shortages.
As the anti-virus measures snarled supply chains and paralysed distribution, industrial production fell 2.9 per cent from a year earlier, notably worse than a 5.0 per cent gain in March and was below expectations for 0.4 per cent growth. The reading was the largest decline since February 2020.
The shock also weighed on the job market, which Chinese leaders have prioritised for economic and social stability. The nationwide survey-based jobless rate rose to 6.1 per cent in April from 5.8 per cent, the highest since February 2020 when it stood at 6.2 per cent.
The government aims to keep the jobless rate below 5.5 per cent in 2022.
China wants to create more than 11 million jobs, and preferably 13 million urban jobs this year, Premier Li Keqiang said in March, but he recently called the country’s employment situation “complicated and grim” following the worst COVID-19 outbreaks since 2020.
Fixed asset investment, a main driver that Beijing is counting on to prop up the economy as exports lost momentum, increased 6.8 per cent year-on-year in the first four months, compared with an expected 7 per cent rise.
Reuters
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Afghan journalists have claimed that the Taliban-led government has imposed restrictions on them from covering security incidents in the country.
Jawad Etimad, a journalist who works for an online media outlet, said he was arrested while covering a blast in Kabul city and spent two days in custody.
“They (Taliban) prevented me from making footage. They kicked and punched me, and then they arrested me,” TOLO News quoted Etimad as saying.
Another journalist, Farogh Faiz said that whenever there is a security incident in an area, they go to cover it.
“But, unfortunately we are not being allowed cover the incidents,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Afghanistan National Journalists Union said restrictions on access to information is not acceptable.
“The media has the right to make footage. Whenever there are restrictions on access to information, it is a violation of the law of access to information,” Masroor Lutfi, head of the media watchdog, was quoted as saying by TOLO News.
According to the Reporters Without Borders, at least 50 media workers were arrested since the Taliban took over the country in August last year until February 2022.
In a report earlier this year, Human Rights Watch said that an estimated 80 per cent of women journalists across Afghanistan have lost their jobs or left the profession sinceAugust 2021, and hundreds of media outlets have closed.
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May 17: Networking Mixer, YMCA of Kingston & Ulster County, 507 Broadway, Kingston., 5 to 7 p.m., The event will be held outdoors under a tent right outside the main entrance where Members can network with other Chamber Members. Complimentary refreshments will be provided. Register at https://bit.ly/3w907Q5.
May 17: Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of YMCA of Kingston & Ulster County Opening of New Pool. 4:45 p.m., 507 Broadway. RSVP to Jess Davis, Jess@UlsterChamber.org, (845) 338-5100, extension 103.
May 19: Young Ulster Professionals Meet Up, Trivia Night at The Venue Uptown, 503 Washington Ave., Kingston. 6 to 8 p.m. A benefit for Habitat for Humanity. Register at https://bit.ly/3yzZctw.
May 26: Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of Mountain Float Spa, 215 Main St., New Paltz. 4 p.m. RSVP to Jess Davis, Jess@UlsterChamber.org, (845) 338-5100, extension 103.
May 26: Ulster County Chamber Breakfast Meeting, “150th Anniversary of the Merger of the Villages of Kingston, Rondout & Wilbur,” 7:30 to 9 a.m., The Venue Uptown at the Best Western Plus, 503 Washington Ave., Kingston. Register at bit.ly/3K5bVGQ.
June 15: Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce Black Business Achievement Awards and mixer, 5-8 p.m., Ulster Savings Bank corporate headquarters, 180 Schwenk Drive, Kingston. Complimentary refreshments will be provided by Black-owned Ulster County restaurants and caterers. Admission is free but space is limited. Preregister at bit.ly/uc-bbaa or (845) 338-5100.
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Our ties with Nepal are unparalleled, based on people-to-people contact: PM Modi
New Delhi: A day before his trip to Lumbini, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the ties between India and Nepal are unparalleled and based on the civilisational and people-to-people contacts that form an enduring edifice of a close relationship.
On Monday, Modi is slated to leave for Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautam Buddha, where he will participate in festivities
marking Buddha Purnima and also hold a bilateral meeting with Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba.
In a departure statement issued by his office, Modi was quoted as saying: “I look forward to offering prayers at the Mayadevi Temple on the auspicious occasion of Buddha Jayanti. I am honoured to follow in the footsteps of millions of Indians to pay reverence at the sacred site of Lord Buddha’s birth.
“I also look forward to meeting Prime Minister Deuba again after our productive discussions during his visit to India last month. We will continue to build on our shared understanding to expand cooperation in multiple areas, including in hydropower, development and connectivity.
“Apart from visiting the holy Mayadevi Temple, I will be participating in ‘Shilanyas’ ceremony of the India International Centre for Buddhist Culture & Heritage in the Lumbini Monastic Zone. I will also be attending celebrations to mark the occasion of Buddha Jayanti organised by the government of Nepal.”
This is Modi’s fifth visit to Nepal since assuming office in 2014, but the first after he was re-elected in 2019.
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Park Aerospace revenue up 15.8% in FY2022
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Civil society leaders and anti-tobacco practitioners Saturday said that the government should divest its investment from Tobacco Company to show its commitment towards a tobacco-free Bangladesh by 2040, says a press release.
They stressed on the need of adopting a comprehensive tobacco tax policy including the end of tax preferential treatments for tobacco companies. The speakers also said political parties and the government require political commitment to achieve the goal of becoming tobacco free country.
The speakers said this on Saturday (May 14) in study findings dissemination meeting titled "Tobacco Company Interference with Tobacco Taxation Process in Bangladesh" held at the CIRDAP auditorium in city. VOICE, a rights-based research and advocacy organization organized the event to share the findings of the study. The event was presided over by eminent economist and also PKSF Chairman Dr. Qazi Kholiquzzaman Ahmad while Former Secretary and NBR Chairman Dr. Muhammad Abdul Mazid and Dr. Nasiruddin Ahmed spoke as expert panelists. Ataur Rahman Masud, Senior Policy Advisor of Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids moderated the event.
Speaking at the discussion, the speakers further said National Board of Revenue (NBR) should prioritize public health over tobacco company profitability as tobacco tax revenues are a fraction of the public and private health cost burden resulting from tobacco use.
They urged the government to prohibit tobacco company representatives and affiliates from directly or indirectly participating in tobacco control agenda setting, policymaking, and other government positions and processes that pose inherent conflicts of interest.
Ahmed Swapan Mahmud, executive director of VOICE presented the key note paper while referring the study he said that many strong evidences of the illegal interference of tobacco industries have come out as findings.
To understand the types and extent of tobacco company influence on tax policymaking in Bangladesh, researchers conducted 23 key informant interviews with 4 types of stakeholders in tobacco control policy: policymakers, Journalists, tobacco control practitioners and researchers in March to May 2021.
Responses from key tobacco tax policy stakeholders indicate that there is high tobacco industry involvement in the tobacco tax policymaking process. The study found that tobacco companies have close ties and mutually beneficial relationships with various government offices and high-ranking individuals.
The findings said that Tobacco Company is given preferential treatment during key tax policy reform process phases. Participants in the study reported that the National Board of Revenue (NBR) will not impose new tax provisions on tobacco until they have reached an agreement with the tobacco company to the company's misrepresentation of their economic contributions.
They said that tobacco companies provide gifts in cash and kind as well as trips abroad to NRB and other relevant government officials in exchange for greater input and favorable consideration in the tax reform process.
The Bangladesh Government endorses tobacco company donations and other corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities," the study finds.
They said elected officials use BAT's well-established forestation (Bonayan), clean drinking water (Probaho), and solar power (Deepto) programs to show development progress and gain favorability with voters. They (elected officials) also join BAT and smaller tobacco companies' CSR activities to improve their public image.
The study findings identified several conflicts of interest between tobacco companies and government including owning shares of British American Tobacco Bangladesh (BATB) and holding 6 of 10 BAT Bangladesh board members by current or former government officials.
Participants reported several ways how tobacco companies evade taxes, likely with NBR knowledge.
In his speech, Dr. Qazi Kholiquzzaman Ahmad, Chairman of PKSF said the government should divest from British American Tobacco Company and sell all shares to show its commitments to make the country free of tobacco.
He said a uniform specific tobacco tax rate would be far more effective for reducing tobacco consumption and its affordability in Bangladesh. "This system tends to lead to higher prices for all brand levels, reduces the incentive to switch to lower-priced brands, and is easier to administer when compared to ad valorem one," he said.
Dr. Nasiruddin Ahmed, Former Chairman, National Board of Revenue said the firm political commitment is prerequisite for a tobacco free Bangladesh. He said tobacco industry interference in the national policy making has been going on for many years in a very strategic manner.
They lobbied with the concerned ministries and gained permission to continue production, marketing, and distribution of tobacco during the lockdown by tobacco even during Covid lockdown with help an outdated law named "Essential Commodities Act 1956", which categorizes cigarette as an essential commodity in Bangladesh.
Former Chairman of National Board of Revenue Muhammad Abdul Mazid said no political party has kept "tobacco free Bangladesh" as an agenda in their official manifesto. He said tobacco industry involvement in any youth, public education, or other tobacco control initiatives should be banned. "CSR activities carried out by the tobacco industry also should be prohibited," he added.
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Tourism Fiji: Data suggests influx of family travellers from New Zealand
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Sony Xperia 10 IV review: Hail the battery life champion!
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Raanta proves ready for top role in Hurricanes' playoff push
Antti Raanta stayed ready, even while spending most of a season backing up one of the NHL’s top goalies. He's critical now for the Carolina Hurricanes as they advance in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Antti Raanta stayed ready, even while spending most of a season backing up one of the NHL’s top goalies. He's critical now for the Carolina Hurricanes as they advance in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Pressed into duty with No. 1 goaltender Frederik Andersen injured, Raanta was the defensive anchor for the Hurricanes’ first-round series with the Boston Bruins. He was strong again in net for Saturday’s clinching Game 7 victory, another sign that the Hurricanes’ offseason bet on an overhaul at the position has paid off.
“When Freddy got hurt, it was kind of like, ‘OK, now it’s a chance for me to show what I can do in the big stages,’” Raanta said after the 3-2 win. “Starting from Game 1, I think my game was pretty good.”
Raanta earned three of the four wins in the series – he exited Game 2 early after taking a blow to the head – while allowing four goals in those games. He allowed two goals on 70 shots in the Game 1 and 5 victories (.971 save percentage) then finished with 27 saves in the clinching win.
Not bad for a 33-year-old veteran who had never started a playoff game before this series and had battled injuries in recent years. Raanta looks like Carolina’s go-to guy in net entering a second-round series against his former team, the New York Rangers.
“When we started this season, Freddy was unbelievable straight away and I was kind of fighting my way back to the game,” Raanta said. “There were some ups and downs early on in the season. I think since the All-Star break, it started to feel like I was also contributing there. I think guys started to trust me also. I was able to show I can also do the job.”
The Hurricanes signed Andersen and Raanta last summer. But an every-night role wasn’t the plan as Andersen took the lead and was among the league leaders with 35 regular-season wins, a 2.17 goals-against average and a .922 save percentage.
Instead, Raanta had been the reliable No. 2 option, with the duo securing the William M. Jennings Trophy awarded to netminders on a team that allow the fewest goals in the league in a minimum 25 games of work.
But his job description changed April 16, when Andersen went down in a loss at Colorado with a lower-body injury. Raanta had to take over the lead role with rookie Pyotr Kochetkov as the backup option for a team that was headed for the Metropolitan Division title.
Carolina needed someone ready for the moment. Raanta has been exactly that.
“When one of the best goalies in the league goes down in injury, obviously it’s going to sting a little bit,” Raanta said. “Like we’ve been playing the whole year, the team in front of me is doing a great job. I just try to do my job and help the guys get the win.”
While Carolina’s aggressive forecheck can ease the burden on him, Raanta has come up with key saves when needed, too.
His biggest stop Saturday came early with a full-split save to deny Taylor Hall near the left post on a 2-on-1 chance in the first period of a scoreless game. It was a moment that Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy came back to almost immediately in his postgame news conference.
“Big timely save by Raanta,” Cassidy said. “If we bury that 2-on-1, things might change in a game like today when it’s hard to score.”
Andersen’s status remains unclear going forward. Carolina coach Rod Brind’Amour has offered few specifics on Andersen’s recovery beyond saying he’s working hard to get back and would need to practice with the team to be ready to return.
Raanta has shown the Hurricanes that they don’t have to force anything. And he has an appreciation for this moment in a challenging year, particularly after losing his father in the offseason.
That much was clear in Saturday’s postgame news conference, when his daughter Evelyn interrupted to give her dad a big hug. He helped her get positioned to sit in his lap and share the experience.
“No one at the start would’ve anticipated him being the guy and then step in in the biggest moments and be the guy,” Brind’Amour said. “I’m proud of him and happy for him because he’s gone through so much.”
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UniFarm (UFARM) traded 1.5% higher against the US dollar during the 24-hour period ending at 0:00 AM Eastern on May 15th. UniFarm has a market capitalization of $164,629.17 and approximately $36,488.00 worth of UniFarm was traded on exchanges in the last day. One UniFarm coin can now be purchased for about $0.0043 or 0.00000014 BTC on cryptocurrency exchanges. During the last week, UniFarm has traded 29.8% lower against the US dollar.
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Rangers Eliminate Penguins on Panarin's OT Winner in Game 7
NEW YORK (AP) — Artemi Panarin scored a power-play goal 4:46 into overtime and the New York Rangers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 Sunday night to advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Mika Zibanejad had a goal and two assists, and Chris Kreider and K’Andre Miller also scored for New York, which got its third straight comeback win after trailing 3-1 in the series. Andrew Copp had two assists and Igor Shesterkin stopped 42 shots.
The Rangers went on a power play 2:55 into overtime when Pittsburgh’s Brock McGinn was called for holding. Late in the advantage, Panarin got the puck on the right side and fired a shot from the right circle past Tristan Jarry.
The Rangers players all mobbed Panarin along the boards in the left corner as the sold-out Madison Square Garden crowd erupted into a frenzy. New York advanced to the second round for the first time since 2017, when they lost to Ottawa.
New York will play Carolina next. The Hurricanes beat the Boston Bruins in Game 7 on Saturday night.
Evan Rodrigues had a goal and an assist, and Jake Guentzel and Danton Heinen also scored for the Penguins, who were ousted in the first playoff series for the fourth straight year. Jarry returned in goal and had 26 saves in his first game since April 14.
The Penguins also had captain Sidney Crosby back after he missed the last game with an upper body injury sustained midway through Game 5.
Tyler Motte had a short-handed breakaway 8 1/2 minutes into the third period, but Jarry made a nice kick save on his forehand attempt to preserve Pittsburgh's 3-2 lead.
Zibanejad scored on a shot from the inside edge of the left circle off a pass from Copp with 5:45 left to tie it with his third of the series — all in the last two games.
With the Rangers’ Kaapo Kakko off for a delay of game, Guentzel gave the Penguins a 2-1 lead with 9:42 left in the second as he kicked the puck up with his right skate and then swatted the puck out of the air with a backhand and in. The goal was upheld after a video review, giving Guentzel his eighth of the series.
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Miller tied it for the Rangers 1:05 later as he fired a shot from the top of the left circle and the puck deflected off the right skate of Penguins defenseman Mike Matheson in front and trickled across the goal line past Jarry.
Rodrigues gave Pittsburgh a 3-2 lead on a short-handed breakaway as he skated in and beat Shesterkin with a backhander with 2:36 left in the middle period. It was his third of the series.
Kreider gave the Rangers a 1-0 lead 7:36 into the game with his fifth goal of the series. Zibanejad got his seventh assist.
Thirty seconds later, Shesterkin snatched Crosby’s slap shot out of the air while doing the splits, drawing chants of “I-gor! I-gor!” from the home crowd that was roaring since before puck drop.
The Penguins had an extended power play late in the first period. With the Rangers’ Ryan Strome and Pittsburgh’s Bryan Rust off for roughing, New York’s Jacob Trouba was sent off on a double-minor for high-sticking
The Penguins took advantage as Heinen tied it with 1:09 left with a goal that wasn’t credited until the play was stopped about 25 seconds later. From the left side, Heinen poked the puck in and raised his arms in celebration, but play continued as Rangers defenseman Adam Fox swept the puck away. Replays showed it came after the puck had crossed the line, giving Heinen his third of the series.
HEALING UP
In addition to Jarry and Crosby, the Penguins also got forward Rickard Rakell back. Rakell hadn’t played since he suffered a lower body injury in Game 1. Defensemen Brian Dumoulin and Brian Boyle remained out with lower body injuries.
CLIMBING
Kreider got his 29th career postseason goal, tying Mark Messier for second place on the franchise list. Rod Gilbert is tops with 34. ... Kreider also got his 46th playoff point, tying Anders Hedberg for 10th place in franchise history.
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Horner: Less needle in Ferrari F1 title fight after Wolff clashes
Red Bull team boss Christian Horner says that this year’s Formula 1 title battle with Ferrari is taking place with much less needle than there was against Mercedes in 2021.
Last season, the fight between Horner and Mercedes chief Toto Wolff got incredibly personal at times as the pair of them sometimes got engaged in a war of words.
But despite things being ultra close between Red Bull and Ferrari this season, so far there has not been any public sign of the kind of animosity that was commonplace before.
Asked how different the fight was this year against Ferrari compared to the Wolff clashes of 2021, Horner said: “Well, Mattia is a nice guy. So I mean, it's just a different kind of competition.
“But you're writing Toto off. There's plenty of time for him to get himself back in the show. But, look, I think we're very much focused on ourselves. All nine teams are our competitors.
"And I think last year, there was a lot of needle, there was a lot going on off track, as well as on track, whereas this season, this year seems much more focused about what's going on on track. And I think the racing has been great between Charles and Max.
“The first races have been epic. And if that continues through the season, inevitably, it's going to boil over at some point as it gets more competitive and the stakes get higher in the second half of the year. But certainly, what we've seen so far has been, very respectful racing, hard racing, but fair racing. And as I said, I think you're going to see Mercedes joining that party fairly soon.”
Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB18, Charles Leclerc, Ferrari F1-75
Photo by: Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images
One other key difference in the championship fight this season is that Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen appear to have a much easier relationship, having raced and battled each other hard since karting.
Last season, tensions between Verstappen and Hamilton erupted in the wake of controversial collisions at the British and Italian Grands Prix.
Horner said in Miami that the level of respect shown between Leclerc and Verstappen was admirable.
“I think it's so tight with Ferrari, it's been some great racing, and you can see that there's a great respect between Charles and Max,” he said.
“They're enjoying racing each other, you can see that, and I was rather hoping we weren't set for another competitive year like last year. But it looks like this one could well go all the way as well.”
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Customer Reviews of Withnell Dodge Ram
Worst sales experience ever
by 12/01/2015
onFirst, we DID NOT purchase from this dealership. We went to purchase a Charger and spend nearly 6 hours there over a couple days deciding what was right for us. The sales guy was fine, we were working together. Then when it came time for numbers, they brought out a high pressure fast talking guy who we could barley keep up with. He was short, rude and acted like we were wasting his time or wanted to be someplace else. When we left my wife was in tears. I thought those sales guys were a thing of the previous decade, right out of the movies. We'll not go back there.
- Recommend this dealer? No
- Purchased a vehicle from this dealer? No
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by 02/02/2015
onJust bought a car that I found on their website. Agreed to buy it and while I was waiting, Brent took the car to have it "washed". When I came out to get it, there was a huge scratch on the rear bumper that wasn't there 10 minutes earlier. They tried to say it was even though I pulled up the online pictures and showed them it wasn't there in the pictures and it wasn't there 10 minutes earlier when we walked around it. They took it back again to buff it out...they must have used rocks because they added 4 larger scratches over the original scratch. Tried saying it wasn't their fault even though they knew it wasn't there a few minutes earlier. Now they had us drive to their other dealer across town to have it buffed out by the "profressionals". Didn't fix it and their only response, "well, it is As-Is". Are you serious? [non-permissible content removed]. I'm a member of the Armed Forces and will insure that no military member shops there so they're not ripped off like I was. [non-permissible content removed]. They will reply to this no doubt saying it wasn't their fault and not their policy and blah blah blah...more lies. I guarantee it. oh and their $25 gift card, for online purchases only unless you pay $4. Again, more lies. Don't believe their lie of a reply to this, because that's what they are - lies.
- Recommend this dealer? No
- Purchased a vehicle from this dealer? No
- Did the dealer honor all commitments made? No
Avoid this dealership or you might get ripped off.
by 07/03/2013
onWe purchased a used vehicle from this dealership's "sister" store (the hyundai store) several years back. While it has been a good vehicle there have been a few issues with it that were "masked" in a way by the dealership (such as the "scent" wearing off and a cigarette smell coming through a few weeks later after being told it was a non-smokers car). Currently we're shopping for a new Dodge or Jeep and since I can't fault this store for the actions of a salesman at another lot we decided to see what kind of 4th of July sales Withnell Dodge is offering. I looked over the sticker of the model we're interested and asked the salesman about the sale price on that vehicle. He went inside to the office where the manager was and came back out about 15 minutes later with price "worksheet". I'll round the numbers off but here's the gist of it, MSRP of $21,500, added to that a half page of "fees" such as "dealership advertising cost" "dealer prep" etc. etc. totalling around $3800 bringing the price to $25,300. From THAT price he subtracted the current rebates and incentives bringing the price back down to the full MSRP price (give or take $50). In essence, trying to have us pay FULL price for a car during a big sales event week. And all of that under the watchfull eye of the "Sales Manager". This is what's known (among other names) as "Additional Dealer Markup (ADM)". If you see that, turn around, walk out the door and never return. To give you an idea of agregious that is you have to look at a few things the manufacturers and dealer try to hide from you. Prior to the "Internet" a dealership would pay the factory for a car (the "invoice" price) and then add around 15 - 18% for their costs and profits etc. Now that's around 5% (or sometimes lower or even higher). What happened to the rest you say? It's been moved over to the "invoice" price column and then get's kicked back to the dealer after the sale in the form of things such as "Holdback" and "Factory to dealer Incentives" and monthly or quarterly "quota goal bonuses". In other words, Invoice is not even the actual "cost" to the dealership. That's the cost to the dealership before money gets kicked back to the dealer AFTER the sale of the car and that's IF the invoice is the ACTUAL invoice cost to the dealer. In essence that means they take a car, that has a profit for the dealer automatically built into the invoice price, they add the rest of the profit to that in the form of the "MSRP" price, and THEN add on the "buffer" so that you won't negotiate down into their full profit or even get you to pay even more for the car then the retail price is meanwhile telling you that they're giving you a "sale" price. I find that outrageous and deceptive. You would do better to find a better reputable dealership even if you have to drive a little to Portland, Eugene or some other nearby area.
- Recommend this dealer? No
- Purchased a vehicle from this dealer? No
- Did the dealer honor all commitments made? Not Applicable
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Great Buying Experience
by 10/21/2012
onI just bought a new 2012 Dodge Durango Citadel through Wayne at Withnel Dodge. I got a great deal with no high pressure tactics. And, what a car. The Durango has virtually all of the features you would expect to find on the much more expensive Mercedes and BMW suv's. Great smooth and quiet ride. I really like this car and this dealership. Thanks, Withnel
- Recommend this dealer? Yes
- Purchased a vehicle from this dealer? Yes
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — In his telling, President Joe Biden's political philosophy is rooted in Pennsylvania, where the son of Scranton grew up watching families struggle to make ends meet.
But as Democrats in the president's home state choose a nominee on Tuesday for a critical U.S. Senate seat, the moderate candidate long viewed as an heir to the Biden wing of the party is at risk of being trounced by a progressive once backed by Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders.
On the opposite coast, U.S. Rep. Kurt Schrader of Oregon, the first candidate Biden endorsed this year, faces a spirited challenger from the left. And across the U.S., Democrats are grappling with questions about the party's leadership, messaging and identity.
While much of the attention during the opening phase of the 2022 primary season has focused on former President Donald Trump 's grip on the Republican Party, the contests also serve as a referendum on Biden's leadership of the Democratic Party. Few Democrats are openly criticizing the president and most are aggressively pledging support of his agenda. But there's clear unease with the party's direction.
In Oregon's largely rural 5th Congressional District, Jamie McLeod-Skinner said she would “work my heart out” to support Biden's agenda if she defeated his preferred candidate on Tuesday.
“We respect President Biden, but he simply got it wrong in this case,” she said in an interview, offering warm words for the president's policies even as she was less complimentary of the party.
“Democrats have been very weak on our messaging and establishing a sense of focus,” McLeod-Skinner said. “This is one of the things I’m hoping to help out with.”
The White House is downplaying concerns about Biden's leadership and intra-party divisions.
The president's advisers note that Democrats have largely avoided the nasty and expensive personal attacks that have defined Republican primary elections across the country in recent weeks. And they point to Biden's successful endorsement of congressional candidate Shontel Brown, who defeated a vocal Biden critic in Cleveland this month.
The stakes of this year's primaries, meanwhile, are different for each party. While Democrats are debating their ideological and policy future, Republicans are considering some candidates with a history of racist and anti-democratic behavior. In Pennsylvania alone, the Trump-backed candidate for governor worked to overturn the results of the 2020 election. A GOP candidate gaining ground in the Senate primary once linked Islam to pedophilia.
Still, Biden will be tested this week in primary elections across five states: Idaho, Kentucky, North Carolina, Oregon and Pennsylvania.
In Pennsylvania, a Biden loyalist and establishment favorite, Rep. Conor Lamb, has struggled to find his footing in a crowded Senate primary that will determine what kind of Democrat will represent the party this fall in one of its best Senate pickup opportunities.
Lamb, a fresh-faced former Marine prosecutor, became a political celebrity in 2018 by winning a special election in a working-class western Pennsylvania district long held by Republicans. Celebrated as the kind of Democrat who can appeal to voters in the middle, he enters primary day looking up in the polls toward Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, a tell-it-like-it-is progressive.
In one closing campaign ad, Fetterman casts himself as, “a different kind of Democrat, candidate, campaign taking on every politician.” The 52-year-old suffered a stroke just days ahead of the primary, though his campaign said he was on his way to a “full recovery."
Still, in style — and substance, in some cases — Fetterman is Biden’s opposite.
The 6-foot-8 former mayor has tattoos down his arms, a clean-shaven head and a goatee. He curses on social media and wears shorts practically everywhere, even in the winter.
On the campaign trail, Fetterman is more likely to criticize Democratic moderates like Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia than Biden. But in January, Fetterman initially declined an invitation to appear with the president in his Pittsburgh hometown. And he's consistently called on Senate Democrats to to abolish the filibuster to adopt Democratic priorities on gun violence, abortion and voting rights, which is something Biden's White House has largely resisted.
Despite bold campaign-trail promises and a Democratic-controlled Congress, the vast majority of Biden’s domestic agenda is stalled.
Fetterman's supporters see his aggressive style and progressive politics as more likely to help Democrats break through the gridlock.
“He’s so refreshing because he is so candid,” Barbara Orr, 63, said of Fetterman ahead of a recent campaign stop. “If you saw him on TV, he’s just bold-faced saying, without couching or mincing his words, what he stands for.”
Biden's approval ratings have hovered in the mid-40s for much of the year. Those numbers are in line with, or slightly better than, Trump's for much of his presidency. But in contrast with Trump, Biden is showing some weakness among his party's base.
Public polling suggests that nearly all Democrats approved of Biden when he first took office. For much of this year, however, his approval ratings among Democrats have dipped closer to 80%. While a 20-percentage-point drop doesn't mean his party has abandoned him, Biden's allies concede that core groups in his political coalition — including young people, voters of color and independents — are frustrated.
“You have Democrats out there telling other Democrats that Biden hasn’t done anything. And they believe it," said veteran Democratic strategist James Carville. “We need to be more consistent and more united.”
Former Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell said that Democrats would be in a better position heading into the fall if there was clearer leadership from Washington Democrats, who have struggled to coalesce behind an agenda or a message in the weeks since Biden's domestic agenda stalled.
“It hasn’t been crystal clear up to now, but I think they’re starting to understand," Rendell said. “I actually don’t think it’s quite as bad as everyone says it is. He’s been coming back slowly in the polls. But obviously it’d be easier if the president was popular.”
Meanwhile, Pennsylvania Republicans have been too focused on their own divisive Senate primary to pay much attention to Democrats so far. But Trump-backed GOP Senate hopeful Mehmet Oz said he's “giddy” about the prospect of a potential head-to-head matchup against Fetterman in the November general election.
“He's basically a tall Bernie Sanders,” Oz told The Associated Press. “Everyone understands there's a clear contrast between what a far-left liberal leader would look like and what a conservative leader who's ‘America First’ will be able to offer.”
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Gresham mother, two kids dead in alleged murder-suicide
The Gresham Police Department has determined the deaths of a 31-year-old mother and her two children were the result of a murder-suicide.
According to officers, the bodies of Ashley Palmer and her two kids, ages six and eight, were found Tuesday morning, May 10, in an apartment in the 700 block of Southeast 185th Avenue. Police said all three died of gunshot wounds.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or is contemplating suicide, help is available:
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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Robert Brenneman didn’t know what to expect at the 2022 IEEE SoutheastCon Hardware Competition in Mobile, Alabama. As captain of the UNC Asheville’s IEEE Student Chapter, Brenneman and his 11 team members developed a robot not knowing whether it could compete at the level of their competitors.
“It was like we were at the bottom of the hill looking up for the majority of the project.”
The UNCA team left the competition with a second-place trophy, beating top engineering schools in the region, like the University of Florida, Virginia Tech and Clemson. UNC Charlotte took first place.
For Dr. Eli Buckner, UNCA IEEE Student Chapter faculty advisor, his team’s top finish demonstrates the level of STEM education available in Asheville.
“We can compete. The quality of education that the students get is really high. This project and this competition was just one example of how these students can succeed coming out of this (program).”
The UNCA-NC State Mechatronics Program, established in 1998, is one of four accredited mechatronics programs in the country, said Dr. David Ramsey, director of engineering at UNCA. Students in the joint program attend livestreamed lectures with professors from North Carolina State University, while labs and some lectures are conducted by UNCA staff. Although a joint program, students must be enrolled at UNCA as the program is not available on the NCSU campus.
“In the courses delivered from Raleigh to campus here, (students are) getting the same professors ... so there should be no difference in quality for that coursework,” Ramsey said.
As the designated liberal arts college in the UNC system, UNC Asheville, Ramsey said, provides an interdisciplinary education as well as a more intimate learning environment, allowing for the university to “produce a better-balanced student as a result.”
At this year’s SoutheastCon, student teams from various colleges and universities across the South were tasked with developing a Mardi Gras themed robot and constructing a small-scale, L-shaped parade route. For points, this robot had to autonomously navigate the route while completing tasks meant to simulate cleaning the streets of Mobile post-parade. These tasks included removing small bead necklaces off makeshift trees and into trash bin solo cups or nets, as well as pushing a marshmallow, meant to simulate a person, off the route.
With its flashing LED lights and upbeat music — additional features meant to gain bonus points — the UNCA robot successfully performed these tasks in each of the four rounds.
“For engineering students, a lot of classes that they take have to be theoretical. … This club serves as a possibility for them to take things they’ve learned in class and actually build something physical,” Buckner said.
UNCA and N.C. State collaborate to provide joint engineering programs, Buckner said. These programs provide students with the opportunity to take NCSU courses in Asheville, alleviating the need to travel and take courses in Raleigh. The students who participated in the competition are all in the mechatronics program.
Due to coronavirus safety guidelines, certain introductory robotics classes could not be held, minimizing hands-on learning opportunities for students, Brenneman said: “Coming out of COVID, some members of the team didn’t really have any robotics experience at all.” Most members of the team had never competed in a robotics competition before SoutheastCon.
Yet, as students in the mechatronics program, they all had one thing in common: Introduction to Embedded Systems. This course takes the theoretical concepts students have learned in previous courses and implements them in a physical build, Brenneman said, merging hardware with software.
Hunter Horan, a junior at UNCA, attributes this course as a reason he and many of his team members chose to participate in the Hardware Competition.
“Embedded systems implements a lot of the same skills,” he said. “There’s the line following portion of that class and a lot of coding. So, that kind of piqued a lot of our interest and built our skill base going into this project.”
Competition in Mobile proved to be quite nerve wracking, said senior Ryan Stacks. Every time the robot was turned on, “it was a huge exhale of air.”
Team members agreed that the most rewarding part of the competition wasn’t winning second place. Rather, it was seeing all their work pay off — developing a robot that did what it was programmed to do. | https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/NC-college-students-win-high-marks-at-robotics-17175083.php | 2022-05-16T04:58:35Z | https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/NC-college-students-win-high-marks-at-robotics-17175083.php | true | 12 |
AVENUE Q Comes to Amsterdam's Het Amsterdams Theaterhuis
The show is set to run from June 24th- July 10th.
Happily Ever After Productions will present Avenue Q at Het Amsterdams Theaterhuis from June 24th- July 10th.
HEA Productions is proud to bring Avenue Q to Amsterdam for its first performance in English in the Netherlands. Winner of the Tony Triple Crown for Best Musical, Best Score, and Best Book, the hilarious puppet-filled Avenue Q tells the timeless story of a recent college graduate trying to find his way in the world. The show stars a colorful ensemble of both puppets and humans, but don't let the puppets fool you - this show is for adults only!
Tickets for the show are 25 EUR and can be purchased at heaproductions.nl. | https://www.broadwayworld.com/netherlands/article/AVENUE-Q-Comes-to-Amsterdams-Het-Amsterdams-Theaterhuis-20220515 | 2022-05-16T04:59:11Z | https://www.broadwayworld.com/netherlands/article/AVENUE-Q-Comes-to-Amsterdams-Het-Amsterdams-Theaterhuis-20220515 | false | null |
Damian Lillard takes to Twitter to let it be known that he wants to play with DeAndre Ayton after the Suns lose to Mavericks in Game 7.
Damian Lillard is an all-time talent that deserves to have the chance to compete for a championship at the very least. He has been quite active on Twitter about the same, recently saying if he could go win a ring with somebody, he would want that somebody to be Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Dame also started to disparage himself on the app, saying he ‘ain’t sh*t’ after seeing a graphic about his lackluster success in the postseason. It’s clear as day that the Weber State alum wants to win a ring and him staying with the Portland Trailblazers unfortunately, reduces the chances of that happening.
Joe Cronin has revealed that Damian Lillard has become an essential part of the decision-making and has been a fast-learner when it comes to things like the salary cap and anything else front office related.
Now, it seems as though Lillard is out and about actively trying to recruit players to the Blazers to give himself a fighting chance out West.
Damian Lillard likes a tweet that says DeAndre Ayton should go win a ring with him.
The Phoenix Suns have just had yet another historic collapse. After being up 2-0 in the series, they have gone on to lose 4 out of 5 games to the Dallas Mavericks. Luka Doncic, Spencer Dinwiddie, and Jalen Brunson combined for 89 points in Game 7 to blow the defending Western Conference champs out on their home floor.
The Suns have several questions to answer this coming 2022 offseason, with one them being whether or not they should give DeAndre Ayton the max after he played just 17 minutes tonight. Ayton has proven himself to be a competent center on both ends of the floor and Damian Lillard realizes this.
A tweet that urged Ayton to go play with Dame saw the Portland Trailblazers star like it within an hour of the tweet’s release, clearly indicating that Lillard is at the very least, interested at the notion of teaming up with him.
DeAndre Ayton needs to do whats best for himself and go win a ring with Dame
— TROX (@iamTROX) May 16, 2022 | https://thesportsrush.com/nba-news-deandre-ayton-needs-to-come-win-a-ring-with-me-damian-lillard-makes-it-clear-he-wants-to-play-with-suns-center-following-latters-historic-collapse-against-luka-doncic-and-m/ | 2022-05-16T05:11:41Z | https://thesportsrush.com/nba-news-deandre-ayton-needs-to-come-win-a-ring-with-me-damian-lillard-makes-it-clear-he-wants-to-play-with-suns-center-following-latters-historic-collapse-against-luka-doncic-and-m/ | true | 1 |
WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Joe Biden declares Russia’s Ukraine war “genocide,” it isn’t just another strong word. Calling a campaign that’s aimed at wiping out a targeted group “genocide” not only increases pressure on a country to act, it can oblige it to. That’s partly because of a genocide treaty approved by the U.N. General Assembly after World War II, signed by the United States and more than 150 other nations. | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2599138226745/panther-caravan-in-sioux-city | 2022-05-16T05:15:20Z | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2599138226745/panther-caravan-in-sioux-city | false | null |
The Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard defamation trial is the talk of the town. From big revelations to shocking statements, the defamation trial is making news every day. Amidst this, reports are rife that Pirates of the Caribbean may return with the sixth movie. Will the sixth instalment feature Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow? Producer Jerry Bruckheimer revealed in an interview, that two screenplays are being worked on - one with Johnny and another sans.
WILL JOHNNY DEPP BE A PART OF PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN?
Jerry Bruckheimer, producer of Pirates of the Caribbean, spoke about Johnny Depp being a part of the sixth film. In an interview with Sunday Times, the 78-year-old producer said that the studio is indeed currently working on two screenplays, one that includes the Birds of Prey star and one that doesn’t. He said, "Not at this point. The future is yet to be decided."
The last Pirates of the Caribbean film was Dead Men Tell No Tales, which was released in 2017.
ABOUT JOHNNY DEPP AND AMBER HEARD
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard met on the sets of The Rum Diary in 2009 and started dating a few years later. In 2015, they got married. In 2016, Heard filed for divorce and alleged that Depp had physically abused her during their marriage under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Depp denied the accusations and stated that Heard was "attempting to secure a premature financial resolution by alleging abuse." Their divorce was finalised in 2017. Depp has slapped a $50 million lawsuit on Heard for an opinion piece that she wrote for The Washington Post in 2018.
Four days after Amber Heard's article was published, Johnny Depp was dropped from Pirates of the Caribbean. | https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/hollywood/story/will-johnny-depp-return-to-pirates-of-the-carribean-franchise-jerry-bruckheimer-answers-1949883-2022-05-16 | 2022-05-16T05:23:37Z | https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/hollywood/story/will-johnny-depp-return-to-pirates-of-the-carribean-franchise-jerry-bruckheimer-answers-1949883-2022-05-16 | true | 1 |
VIENNA (AP) — Antisemitic incidents reached a record high in Austria last year, according to a report published Friday.
The statistics, compiled by the Jewish Community of Vienna, recorded 965 incidents in 2021 — the highest number since the organization began documenting them 20 years ago. That figure is an increase of 65% over the previous year, when there were 585 recorded incidents.
“The challenge of the rise of antisemitic incidents is a global phenomenon and we are working closely with all strands of society to combat the rise in antisemitic incidents,” said Oskar Deutsch, President of the Jewish Community of Vienna.
Among the incidents reported in 2021 in the Alpine nation of 8.9 million, the majority — around 60% — were accounts of “abusive behavior,” including in-person and online comments and messages. The next largest category, which made up 27% of total incidents, were mass mailings and literature containing antisemitic messages and stereotypes.
About 1% of the total incidents involved assaults or attempted assaults, 2.5% involved threats, and 10% involved damage and desecration.
By far the largest proportion of incidents — 461, or 48% of the total incidents — could be attributed to people supporting right-wing, far-right and neo-Nazi movements. Approximately 15% came from left-wing individuals, and 11% came from Muslims. A quarter of the incidents could not be attributed to a particular demographic.
Most of the incidents included in the report involved long-recognized forms of antisemitism, such as Holocaust revisionism, Israel-related comments and antisemitic conspiracy theories.
However, coronavirus-related related antisemitism — such as comparing the treatment of people who refused to be vaccinated or to wear a mask to that of Jews under the Nazis — accounted for 28% of all recorded incidents in 2021. | https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/news/international-news/report-austria-sees-record-number-of-antisemitic-incidents/ | 2022-05-16T05:34:48Z | https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/news/international-news/report-austria-sees-record-number-of-antisemitic-incidents/ | false | 33 |
Sensex Up Over 500 Points; Nifty Tops 15,900
(RTTNews) - Indian shares opened on a positive note Monday, mirroring gains in global markets.
The benchmark S&P BSE Sensex climbed 513 points, or 1 percent, to 53,306 in early trade, while the broader NSE Nifty index was up 152 points, or 1 percent, at 15,934.
Among the top gainers, Titan Company, Tata Steel, Apollo Hospitals, JSW Steel and Eicher Motors jumped 3-5 percent.
Reliance Industries advanced 1.3 percent on reports that it plans to build a portfolio of 50 to 60 grocery, household and personal care brands within six months.
Ambuja Cements gained nearly 2 percent and ACC surged 5.6 percent after the Adani Group won the race to acquire Switzerland-based Holcim Limited's entire stake in the companies.
Tech Mahindra rose about 1 percent on reporting a 10 percent sequential rise in its consolidated net profit for the quarter ended March.
Avenue Supermarts Ltd, which owns and operates the retail chain D-Mart, rallied 2.5 percent after reporting a 3 percent increase in quarterly profit year-on-year.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. | https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/sensex-up-over-500-points-nifty-tops-15900 | 2022-05-16T05:36:08Z | https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/sensex-up-over-500-points-nifty-tops-15900 | false | 1 |
UKPSC Judicial Service Civil Judge Mains 2021 registration to end tomorrow
Eligible candidates can apply for the examination on the official website ukpsc.gov.in till May 17 upto 6.00 PM.
Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) will soon conclude the application process for the Judicial Service Civil Judge (Mains) Exam 2021. Eligible candidates can apply for the examination on the official website ukpsc.gov.in till May 17 upto 6.00 PM.
The main examination is scheduled to be conducted from August 2 to 6 at Haridwar.
A total of 139 candidates have been shortlisted to appear for the Main examination. The recruitment drive is being conducted to fill up a total of 13 vacancies.
Steps to register for the exam
- Visit the official website ukpsc.gov.in
- On the homepage, click on “उत्तराखण्ड न्यायिक सेवा सिविल जज (जू0डि0) (मुख्य) परीक्षा-2021 से सम्बन्धित विज्ञप्ति, चैक लिस्ट एवं ऑनलाईन आवेदन शुल्क के सम्बन्ध में।”
- Click on the application link
- Key in your login details and submit
- Apply for the Main exam, pay the fee and submit the form
- Take a printout for future reference
Meanwhile, the Commission has released the admit cards for the Combined State Junior Engineer Service Exam 2021. The JE exam 2022 is scheduled to be conducted from May 7 to 10, 2022 in two shifts.
The recruitment drive is being conducted to fill up a total of 776 Junior Engineer vacancies in various departments.
For more details, candidates are advised to visit the official website here. | https://scroll.in/announcements/1023997/ukpsc-judicial-service-civil-judge-mains-2021-registration-to-end-tomorrow?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=public | 2022-05-16T05:48:26Z | https://scroll.in/announcements/1023997/ukpsc-judicial-service-civil-judge-mains-2021-registration-to-end-tomorrow?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=public | true | 6 |
From pv magazine Global
“Our system is specially designed for green roofs in areas where there are strict height limitations to the buildings or where there are limitations to the visual appearance on the roof structure,” CEO Trygve Mongstad told pv magazine.
The system is based on heterojunction solar cell technology with an efficiency of 22% and a bifaciality of up to 90%. Its temperature coefficient is -0.26 C.
“The mini modules are from our suppliers, we cannot disclose details at the moment, but we are working with suppliers both in Europe and Asia,” said Mongstad. “Currently, we are doing assembly at locations in Norway and Spain, and the units for our pilot installations so far are 100% manufactured in Europe, including the solar panels.”
Called HM–1 QUATTRO–220S, the system creates a 10 cm distance from the rooftop to the lower edge of the solar panels, which will be suitable for the bulk of green roofs with sedum plants.
“The product is also easy to retrofit on existing green roofs, where there is a total of tens of millions of square meters available, especially in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, but also in Scandinavia and other European countries,” said Mongstad.
The units consist of a mounting system and solar panels in a single pre-assembled piece, which the manufacturer said makes them very fast to mount. The geometry with low-building vertical panels has no or very low need for fastening or ballast, which further simplifies the mounting job. Each unit measures 1,600 mm x 1,510 mm x 350 mm and weighs 24.5 kg. It also features an IP68 enclosure rating and 3.2 mm double-tempered glass.
“The mounting systems are made of aluminum and provide support for each panel, while also tying together the installation as a whole for better wind load performance,” Mongstad said.
The system is sold with a 12-year product warranty and a 25-year performance warranty.
“The great benefit for the customer will be that our warranty also includes the mounting system, not only the solar panel,” said Mongstad. “The building owners and building planners we talk to especially appreciate the accessibility to the rooftop for maintenance after mounting, as it is easy to walk around in the installation and move single or multiple units if local maintenance of the roofing membrane below is needed. This comes in addition to the valuable energy production profile, as well as other benefits such as a low roof load of 10 kg/m2.”
The company wants to sell its systems in Europe in 2022 and 2023, with a focus on Scandinavia and northern Europe.
The new product will be on display at booth A4.254 at the Smarter E trade show.
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Walker’s Paradise: The 20 Safest Cities for Pedestrians in 2021
This fall, many Americans are returning to their daily commutes. While commuting by foot is a nerve-wracking experience in some places, pedestrians in these cities walk on the safest streets in the country. School is officially back in session for students across the nation. Though concerns over the shifting...
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Monday
Baseball
4 p.m. Astros at Red Sox or Cardinals at Mets MLB
5:30 p.m. Giants at Rockies NBCBA
6:30 p.m. Twins at A’s NBCCA
8 p.m. Diamondbacks at Dodgers (in progress) MLB
Hockey
6 a.m. IIHF World Championship: Slovakia vs. Canada NHL
10 a.m. IIHF World Championship: U.S. at Finland NHL
Soccer
Noon England: Arsenal at Newcastle United USA
Tennis
1 a.m. Geneva, Lyon or Strasbourg (early Tue.) TENNIS
Tuesday
College Baseball
4 p.m. Kansas State at Virginia Tech ACC
MLB
4 p.m. Astros at Red Sox TBS
5:30 p.m. Giants at Rockies NBCBA
6:30 p.m. Twins at A’s NBCCA
7 p.m. Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers MLB
Horse Racing
5 p.m. Race Night TVG
NBA
5 p.m. Draft Lottery ESPN
5:30 p.m. Game 1: Celtics at Heat ESPN
NHL playoffs
4:30 p.m. Game 1: teams TBD TNT
7 p.m. Game 1: teams TBD TNT
Soccer
11:45 a.m. England: Liverpool at Southampton USA
Tennis
1 a.m. Geneva, Lyon or Strasbourg (early Wed.) TENNIS
WNBA
5 p.m. Mystics at Wings CBSSN
7 p.m. Mercury at Aces CBSSN | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/05/15/bay-area-tv-sports-listings-what-to-watch-monday-tuesday-8/ | 2022-05-16T05:49:45Z | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/05/15/bay-area-tv-sports-listings-what-to-watch-monday-tuesday-8/ | true | null |
BMW of Fort Washington
Customer Reviews of BMW of Fort Washington
Satisfied to the max
by 12/07/2021
onAfter calling multiple dealerships trying to save every dollar, Phil answered the phone with the right energy from the first day till delivery day of my new vehicle 🚗. Straight up guys with no bs🤬 in between!!! Happy customer with my new 2022 M235i Thanks again guys, surely recommendable 🙏🏾
- Recommend this dealer? Yes
- Purchased a vehicle from this dealer? Yes
Satisfied to the max
by 12/07/2021
onAfter calling multiple dealerships trying to save every dollar, Phil answered the phone with the right energy from the first day till delivery day of my new vehicle 🚗. Straight up guys with no bs🤬 in between!!! Happy customer with my new 2022 M235i Thanks again guys, surely recommendable 🙏🏾
- Recommend this dealer? Yes
- Purchased a vehicle from this dealer? Yes
Mind blown
by 11/09/2021
onWhen I walked into BMW of Fort Washington, I had no intention of purchasing a vehicle that day. To be honest, a BMW wasn’t even at the top of my list! With the stereotype on car dealers, I had hesitations going car shopping. I expected someone to sell me on the most expensive option, but that couldn’t be further from the truth when I met Troy. Not only did he advise me against getting something pricier, he educated me on the why. There was absolutely 0 pressure to commit on the spot, and because of that, I was sold. Since purchasing the 2022 X3 that day, I’ve been in constant communication with Troy. Whether he reaches out to check on the car, or I’m following up on the registration, he has really gone above and beyond and has smashed all of my stereotypes. If you’re looking for an honest dealership, go to BMW of Fort Washington and ask for Troy. You will not regret it!
- Recommend this dealer? Yes
- Purchased a vehicle from this dealer? Yes
Best purchase from BMW of Fort Washington!
by 11/05/2021
onThe overall experience at BMW of Fort Washington was smooth and easy! We were working with Ed Fallon, who really made this purchase a pleasant experience.
- Recommend this dealer? Yes
- Purchased a vehicle from this dealer? Yes
It's wonderful buying from a car enthusiast
by 11/04/2021
onWe just drove back from Spartanburg, SC in our brand new 2022 X5. We picked it up at the BMW Performance Center. What an amazing driving machine. We originally intended to break up our ~12 hour drive in to 2 days but when we got in the car, we couldn't stop until we got home. ;-). We purchased it through BMW of Fort Washington, PA (MileOne Auto Group). Edward Salloum set us up with the perfect vehicle with all the right options package. I have purchased many cars in my life and this was the best experience. There is a huge difference working with a real car enthusiast rather than a person just showing up for work to make a living. Thanks Edward for setting us with the perfect vehicle to enjoy for many years to come. And the Performance Center Delivery program is also fantastic.
- Recommend this dealer? Yes
- Purchased a vehicle from this dealer? Yes
Offering Pennsylvania drivers an extensive selection of new and pre-owned vehicles for sale, BMW of Fort Washington is excited to assist you with your vehicle search. With exclusive trade-in incentives, an onsite service center and convenient online purchase options, we’re committed to making your ownership experience exceptional. If you can’t find what you’re looking for in our inventory, please reach out and we’ll be happy to find it for you! | https://www.edmunds.com/dealerships/all/pennsylvania/fort-washington/bmwoffortwashington_1924032/ | 2022-05-16T05:51:12Z | https://www.edmunds.com/dealerships/all/pennsylvania/fort-washington/bmwoffortwashington_1924032/ | true | 1 |
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Tesla delays plan to restore Shanghai plant output to pre-lockdown levels - memo
SHANGHAI, May 16 (Reuters) - Tesla Inc has delayed a plan to restore production at its Shanghai plant to levels before the city's COVID-19 lockdown by at least a week, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters.
The U.S. electric car maker originally aimed to increase output at its Shanghai plant to 2,600 cars a day from May 16, Reuters reported earlier this month citing another memo.
But the latest memo said that it plans to stick to one shift for its Shanghai plant for the current week with a daily output of around 1,200 units. It also said that it would now aim to increase output to 2,600 units per day from May 23.
Tesla did not immediately respond to a request for comment. (Reporting by Zhang Yan, and Brenda Goh; Editing by Muralikumar Anantharaman) | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-10819949/Tesla-delays-plan-restore-Shanghai-plant-output-pre-lockdown-levels--memo.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-05-16T05:55:44Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-10819949/Tesla-delays-plan-restore-Shanghai-plant-output-pre-lockdown-levels--memo.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false | null |
BoJ Gov Kuroda is hitting the wires:
IT WILL TAKE TIME FOR SUSTAINABLE, STABLE INFLATION TO TAKE HOLD IN JAPAN
BOJ NOT TARGETING FX MARKET
IMPORTANT FOR FX TO MOVE STABLY REFLECTING ECON FUNDAMENTALS
EXCESSIVE FX MOVES AS SEEN RECENTLY UNDESIRABLE
CLOSELY WATCHING IMPACT OF FX MOVES ON ECONOMY, PRICES
IMPORTANT TO PROMOTE VIRTUOUS CYCLE OF WAGE, PRICE HIKES BY PATIENTLY CONTINUING MONETARY EASING
Given past language from the BoJ on possible FX intervention, feels very 'we aren't targeting FX market now that the froth is coming off' I wouldn't bet against them intervening should USDJPY surge higher again. | https://www.forexlive.com/news/boj-gov-kuroda-boj-not-targeting-fx-market-20220516/ | 2022-05-16T06:11:17Z | https://www.forexlive.com/news/boj-gov-kuroda-boj-not-targeting-fx-market-20220516/ | true | null |
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In the hours between when Elizabeth Zhong was reported missing and the gruesome discovery of her body in the boot of her own vehicle, police twice spotted Freda Tang slowly driving by the businesswoman's East Auckland home.
When Tang was pulled over minutes later and questioned about the odd behaviour, she didn't hold back regarding her resentment towards Zhong, jurors were told today as the fourth week of testimony began in the murder trial of Tang's ex-partner, Fang Sun.
"Her life was ruined by Ms Zhong because her family lost nearly $30 million," a police constable reported her saying.
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Advertise with NZME.Prosecutors have alleged Sun broke into Zhong's Sunnyhills home on the night of November 27, 2020, and violently attacked her in her bedroom following months of simmering anger as they waged a civil battle over control of their faltering companies. Sun had accused Zhong of embezzling funds for personal use, while Zhong had filed multiple affidavits saying Sun was threatening her life.
Police discovered Zhong's body, which had been stabbed over 20 times, in the boot of her Land Rover just before 7pm on November 28, roughly eight hours after the 55-year-old had been reported missing. The vehicle had been abandoned on the side of the road in the same neighbourhood where both she and the defendant lived in separate houses.
Sun's ex was seen driving through the neighbourhood at about midday, jurors in the High Court at Auckland were told today as prosecutors read aloud agreed facts that summarised the traffic stop.
The officer who interviewed Tang recalled that she noted to him that she and her ex used to live in Zhong's house with her.
"Ms Tang said her family are the actual owners [of the house] and that her family and Ms Zhong's family used to run an investment company in 2014 but they got involved in a financial dispute in 2019," the officer said.
When asked why she was driving by the property, Tang, who by then was living roughly 30 minutes away in Auckland Central, said she noticed an unknown red vehicle parked outside the garage and became curious.
"Her family has not been in touch with Ms Zhong for 'ages'," the constable noted her telling him. "She has not seen Ms Zhong for about a year.
"She asked what happened and was advised the Police could not disclose that."
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Advertise with NZME.Jurors also heard today from officers who discovered Zhong's body in her Land Rover, which had been found just after 11am that day with blood on its exterior. The vehicle was initially put under guard and the exterior was dusted for fingerprints, but police left it unattended for over two hours starting at 2.45pm after deciding there wasn't enough evidence at that point to consider it a crime scene.
By 6.47pm, however, Detective Constable Te Morunga was given permission to break a window of the vehicle to gain access.
"I located a release button to the rear passenger seat and folded it forward," he told jurors. "I reached to the rear of that seat and raised a blanket that was there so I could see into the boot.
"I saw what appeared to be a bent knee of a human being."
He was then tasked with checking for signs of life, he said. There were none.
As Morunga testified, jurors were shown a photo of the vehicle and Zhong's knee - the detective's vantage point at the time.
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Advertise with NZME.Jurors were then shown increasingly graphic photos as prosecutors questioned Detective Aron Singh about his task that evening, uncovering Zhong from underneath multiple blankets and removing her body from the vehicle.
"I do recall the deceased's hair was quite thick and soaked in blood," he testified. | https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/crime/elizabeth-zhong-homicide-fang-suns-ex-drove-by-victims-sunnyhills-home-before-body-discovered/XYDMLVIV7QIOBFKYYS42WWIIHA/?c_id=1&objectid=12524722&ref=rss | 2022-05-16T06:12:27Z | https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/crime/elizabeth-zhong-homicide-fang-suns-ex-drove-by-victims-sunnyhills-home-before-body-discovered/XYDMLVIV7QIOBFKYYS42WWIIHA/?c_id=1&objectid=12524722&ref=rss | true | 3 |
What a difference 20 years makes.
At the turn of this century and for decades earlier, a column appearing the day before an intensely fought and highly significant political primary would lead with a story about where reporters from each local news station would be deployed on Election Night and how extensive overall live coverage would be.
Regular programming would be cancelled so Channels 3, 6, 10, and 29 could go wall-to-wall announcing voting results as they came in, interviewing candidates about impending victory or defeat, and conducting interviews with voters or members of key voting blocks to give a sense of public opinion.
Those days are gone. Election results will most likely be provided by a crawl at the bottom of the screen or by anchor cut-ins amid commercials or in lieu of bumpers (short bits that separate one segment of a program or two programs from each other).
That is if incoming results are tracked at all. Stations today may wait until their 10 or 11 p.m. newscasts to give a general overview of what’s happening in the race for the Republican U.S. Senate nomination where three candidates, Kathy Barnette, Dave McCormick, and Mehmet Oz are running neck-to-neck-to-neck. The GOP gubernatorial primary offers equal suspense and tension.
Democrats may also have news. At a dinner tonight, before I wrote this column, Dems were arguing the merits of Senate hopefuls John Fetterman and Conor Lamb, and one person was berating another for mailing in a ballot for Lamb based on what she (and I) considered to be faulty information.
I miss the fray once made more exciting by television coverage. In earlier times, my day today would have been spent on the telephone with representatives from the separate stations to make sure all their coverage arrangements were accurate and to negotiate whether I could talk to a reporter in the field if he or she broke a juicy story.
The irony in being nostalgic for this level of action is 20 years ago, I was bemoaning that politics is covered so sparsely and uninterestingly on television. I remember writing columns saying TV news folk find the subject dry and don’t have a technique for delving into it in the detail they should.
In 2022, I rail about the opposite circumstance, that politics is covered too widely and badly.
In the effort to make politics exciting, news organizations, primarily cable and streaming outlets rather than traditional stations, tear into it 24 hours a day, but not in a way that is journalistically sound or helpful.
The constant political barrage has become the occasion for shouting matches between partisan commentators who don’t worry about truth, accuracy, fairness, balance, or justice in their declarations as long as they are persuading viewers to believe and lean a certain way.
Anchors are worse because they feed into or egg on the commentators, pandering even more egregiously than their guests to make sure their audience of now-trained partisans receives information that reinforces the point of view their network espouses, lunatic conservatism on Fox News Channel or lunatic progressivism on MSNBC or CNN.
If anything worthwhile is spouted on Fox, MSNBC, or CNN, it usually comes from a reporter who has enough “old school” in him or her (or them?) to emulate “Dragnet’s” Joe Friday and deliver the facts, ma’am, just the facts.
So I miss the comprehensive Election Night coverage of the past while being grateful I won’t be subjected to commentators analyzing results, probably with a partisan tone but can simply check returns on the Real Clear Politics website or by taking a quarter-hourly peek at my phone.
Speaking of my phone, one thing I won’t miss after tomorrow night is the avalanche of texts I’m receiving, especially now that Mehmet Oz and Dave McCormick are working so hard to neutralize their surging rival, Kathy Barnette.
Naturally, I take anything I receive from any candidate with cynicism and a shrug. Pieces I’ve seen from a Lancaster reporter, WGAL’s Matt Barcaro, show the danger of taking candidates’ ads at face value. Barcaro has been doing a good job checking those ads and reporting his findings without being partisan.
I give Kathy Barnette credit for answering her rivals quickly when they send out videos of her saying potentially objectionable things. I was miffed at Barnette because of a message issued by the Oz campaign that depicted her denigrating one of my personal heroes, George Washington.
Oz torpedoists made it look as if Barnette was insulting the first president and denying his role in forming the United States. The 15-second byte they distributed by phone text had her sneering while standing at Washington’s home, Mt. Vernon, and talking about other visitors referring to our country’s father as “some high-fallutin’ hero.”
Barnette countered wisely. She issued a YouTube showing the complete video in which the seemingly sneering utterances appeared. Watching her entire presentation, it’s clear she is not disparaging Washington but making an intelligent case for looking at history from a balanced point of view that accounts for both Washington’s accomplishments and his lifetime status as a slave owner.
(Full disclosure: I have no dog in this hunt. I will vote in the Republican primary – I only vote in person. – but it is not my intention to favor or endorse one candidate over another here.)
If I can access WGAL, Barcaro is the one I want to watch tomorrow night.
Stories from Jodi Long
Jodi Long comes from a family of vaudevillians who appeared on “The Ed Sullivan Show” and other variety series of that era.Long herself made her initial Broadway appearance at age 7 opposite Tom Bosley, Martin Balsam, and Dorothy Loudon, in a flop, Nowhere to Go But Up, that tried out in Philadelphia.
Stories abound from Jodi’s now long career and that of her parents, Larry and Trudie Leung.
“About 20 years ago, I created a diary in which I began to write down all of the stories so they wouldn’t be lost,” Long said by telephone from her New York home.
“As I assembled these stories, I saw how they would work in a play,” Long continued.
That play was supposed to open at Bucks County Playhouse the year COVID shut down theaters. Under a new title, “American Jade,” Long’s piece debuts at the New Hope theater Friday for a three-week run.
“The show has evolved a lot since I began working it. It even has a new title from when it was supposed to open in New Hope. Then I called it ‘Surfing My DNA.’
“’American Jade’ covers a lot of ground. I deal with the emotional imprint of my parents, the imprint of society, and the imprint of show business. In addition to performing since I was a child, I grew up backstage at the clubs my parents played on what was then called ‘The Chop Suey circuit.’”
Long also talks about her own extensive career, which includes a Broadway run in “Flower Drum Song,” a major television role as Steve Byrne’s mother on the series “Sullivan & Son,” and her Emmy-winning performance in the series “Dash and Lily.”
“That series only lasted one season, “Long says. “I almost forgot about it when I was notified about my Emmy nomination. I was shocked when I won. I was told I was the first Asian-American to receive an Emmy for acting.
“I checked because I swore and was right that Archie Panjabi was given an Emmy for ‘The Good Wife.’ The Emmy officials said, ‘Yes, but she is British, and some other Asian winners are from Asia. You are the first Asian-American.’ Why argue further?”
Another Philadelphia appearance was in Philip Glass’s “1000 Airplanes on the Roof” in a part written originally for a man.
“I auditioned and impressed enough to get the part. It was amazing because I traveled all over the world with it and was able to visit family in Australia, where my father grew up, and China.
“I was in Hong Kong on another job, a Mike Newell film, when a woman asked me if I wanted to go the mainland, to China, which I thought of as forbidden. She spoke both Mandarin and Cantonese, so I was able to have an adventure few tourists can. With our looks and my friend’s ability to communicate in Chinese, we were able to slip away from the people who watch all foreigners and go places and see areas closed to most visitors.
“The most important part of our wandering on our own is for the first time in my life, I got a clear sense of what China and being Chinese are. It helped understand a lot.
As Long speaks, you hear the contents of a play in her experiences, including work with Margaret Cho and being in an Asian cast of a dramatized novel, the movie version of which starred Ingrid Bergman.
Booker pulls double-duty
WRTI (90.1 FM)’s Bobbi Booker earns the Iron Lady award for her service to her station and its listeners this week.Tuning in at 10 p.m. or so on two consecutive evenings, I heard Booker sitting in for Ms. Blue in the jazz half of WRTI’s split day between jazz and classical music.
Then my alarm goes off at 4:15 a.m., and there’s Booker, in her own unmistakable sultry style, doing her usual midnight to 6 a.m. overnight shift.
Wait a minute. That means Bobbi Booker was on the air for nine consecutive hours two nights in a row.
Talk about endurance! And dedication! Being host of a radio program, especially one that features long passages of music, might look easy, but I’ve done it, and I can assure you it’s not. A lot of preparation and thought go into the pacing, introductions, and comments for each show, if only to make it sound as if all is just tossed off spontaneously from the top of the host’s head.
At least one would hope. From knowing and listening to Bobbi Booker, a woman of many interests and talents, my bet is she puts in that level of work.
There has to be some reward and, I hope, a waiting pillow at the end of this rainbow.
One question for you, Bobbi. What is it with your seeming obsession with Jay Livingston and Ray Evans’s jazz favorite “Never Let Me Go?”
I would swear Bobbi plays a different rendition of this popular tune at least once on every show she does.
And not just the famous coverings by Nat “King” Cole and Shirley Horn! Booker will play a vocal cut one show and an instrumental version, including an especially good one by tenor saxophonist Melissa Aldana last week, the next.
My question is hardly a complaint, just a cause of curiosity.
Levitt at Morris Theatre
Andrew Levitt, who comes to Philadelphia’s Morris Theatre tomorrow in the starring role of Edna Turnblad in ‘Hairspray,” has experience with drag far beyond this musical.
Levitt, using his drag name, Nina West, was a competitor on Season 11 of “Ru Paul’s Drag Race.” She finished the competition is sixth place and awarded the season trophy as Miss Congeniality.
Neal Zoren’s television column appears every Monday. | https://www.readingeagle.com/2022/05/15/television-gone-are-the-days-of-competent-election-coverage/ | 2022-05-16T06:14:29Z | https://www.readingeagle.com/2022/05/15/television-gone-are-the-days-of-competent-election-coverage/ | true | 7 |
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