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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Homeland Security paused the work of its new disinformation governance board Wednesday.
The move responds to weeks of criticism from Republicans and questions about whether the board would impinge on Americans’ free speech rights.
Nina Jankowicz, picked to lead the board, wrote in her resignation letter that the board’s future was “uncertain,” according to her letter, obtained by The Associated Press.
Federal and state agencies treat disinformation as a national security threat. But the new board was hampered from the start by questions about its purpose and an uneven rollout.
The phrase “Ministry of Truth” — a reference to George Orwell’s “1984” — has repeatedly trended online in discussions about the board.
Republicans celebrated after learning the board's work would be paused.
"We've killed the Ministry of Truth," Rep. Matt Gaetz tweeted. | https://www.ktnv.com/news/national/dhs-pauses-disinformation-board-amid-free-speech-questions | 2022-05-18T18:33:42Z | https://www.ktnv.com/news/national/dhs-pauses-disinformation-board-amid-free-speech-questions | false | null |
PITTSBURGH, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a safer way to use and keep track of a cane," said an inventor, from San Antonio, Texas, "so I invented the WALKING CANE. My design could help to prevent visibility-related accidents, tripping hazards and misplaced canes."
The invention provides an improved design for a mobility cane. In doing so, it helps to prevent lost or forgotten canes. It also enhances safety, visibility and convenience and it prevents the cane from tipping or falling when not in use. The invention features a practical and user-friendly design that is easy to use so it is ideal for individuals who utilize mobility canes. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Austin sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-AUP-1164, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Bandits Attack Commuters Along Abuja-Kaduna Road, Abduct Several Travellers
Bandits have attacked commuters along the Abuja-Kaduna highway on Tuesday and abducted an unspecified number of travellers.
The spokesman of the Kaduna Police Command Mohammed Jalige told Channels Television that the bandits had about 4: 20 pm blocked the Audu Ogbe portion of the Highway, near Katari village.
He said they intercepted some vehicles, and during the process, took some persons away to an unknown destination.
Jalige said the prompt response and arrival of security operatives attached to the highway, prevented the terrorists from abducting more travellers. The spokesman explained that the security operatives engaged the criminals in a gun duel and successfully repelled them from further attacks.
According to him, normalcy was immediately returned to the highway following the clearance operation, enabling motorists to continue their journey.
The incident comes almost two months after the deadly train attack by terrorists at Dutse forest in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Eight persons were killed, 26 injured, and 62 others taken away during the attack.
READ ALSO: FG Orders Resumption Of Abuja-Kaduna Train Service
Meanwhile, operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command have arrested a suspected bandit and gun runner in Zaria Local Government Area.
The police said the suspect, Rilwanu Abdullahi of Damari village in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State, was sighted on Tuesday with a Volkswagen car in a suspicious manner around the Madachi area of Zaria city.
On sighting the police operatives, he attempted to escape but was chased and apprehended, the security agency added.
A search carried out on the Volkswagen vehicle with Reg.no KNC 816 XC led to the recovery of an AK47 Rifle with six hundred (600) rounds of 7.62 X 39mm live ammunition.
Upon further interrogation, the suspect led detectives to another location where an additional Volkswagen car with Reg.No AX 973 LGA was recovered with the live ammunition carefully concealed inside the fuel tank aimed at evading the eagle eyes of security operatives. | https://www.channelstv.com/2022/05/18/bandits-attack-commuters-along-abuja-kaduna-road-abduct-several-travellers/ | 2022-05-18T18:36:07Z | https://www.channelstv.com/2022/05/18/bandits-attack-commuters-along-abuja-kaduna-road-abduct-several-travellers/ | false | 1 |
Coleen Rooney has broken her social media silence amid her ongoing court case with Rebekah Vardy, to wish her mother a happy birthday.
Sharing an adorable black and white photo of the two enjoying cocktails together on Instagram, the pair could be smiling warmly in the heartfelt snap.
Sporting a chic tea dress with her hair tied back, Coleen, 36, sat beside her mother who wore a denim jacket and her brunette bob tucked behind one ear.
Alongside the snap, Coleen wrote: “Happy Birthday to an extremely special person, My Mum. Have the best time celebrating, I love you so much and appreciate everything you do for me and us all. “
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The post marked the first Coleen has made publicly since she has appeared in court for her libel trail against Rebekah, the wife of Leicester city player Jamie Vardy. Rebekah, 40, is suing Coleen for libel.
The case stems from a viral social media post made by Coleen in October 2019, that said she had carried out a “sting operation” and accused the Dancing on Ice star of leaking “false stories” about her private life to the press.
Rebekah has always refuted the claims and denies leaking stories to the press. As a result, she is suing her fellow footballer’s wife for libel, with Mrs Rooney defending the claim on the basis that her post was “substantially true”.
For all six days of the trial so far, Coleen’s husband former Manchester United player Wayne Rooney has attended the court, sitting in the front row of Court 13 in the Royal Courts of Justice, before he himself was called to give evidence on Tuesday.
The 36 year old told the court that following his wife’s “reveal” post things had been “very traumatic” for her and that he had watched Coleen “really struggle”.
The former England Captain also went on to say he had “no knowledge” of his of his wife’s ‘sting operation’ on Mrs Vardy which culminated in the now-famous tweet in October 2019.
As part of her investigation into the source of the leak, Coleen shared fake stories onto her personal Instagram story, which only Mrs Vardy's account could see.
Rebekah has always strongly denied these claims and in her evidence submitted at the trial and went on to highlight the damaging impact the accusation had had on both herself and her family.
In evidence submitted to the court, a series of abusive messages were highlighted to show the scale of vitriol Rebekah had experienced as a result of the viral post made by Coleen.
Examples included: "Yo snitch I hope your baby gets put in a microwave and ur husband s**gs some other bird other than snake valley".
Another example read: "You fat ugly rat I genuinely hope you and your baby rot and die an extremely painful death for what you have done…"
Rebekah’s barrister Hugh Tomlinson QC, also highlighted the impact that had been felt by Rebekah’s husband Jamie, too, with the player receiving heckles and abusive jeers on the pitch as a result of the claims.
The case had been due to conclude on Wednesday but was postponed for a day to allow barristers for both women to prepare their closing speeches. The trial is now due to conclude on Thursday.
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EIGHTY FOUR, Pa., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 84 Lumber, the nation's largest privately held building materials supplier, is hosting a virtual hiring event through Indeed to fill 20 immediate job openings in the Pittsburgh region. Interested job seekers can interview for positions during the virtual event on May 24th, 2022, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to speak directly with the 84 Lumber recruitment team to discuss open positions, learn more about the organization, and ask questions about available jobs.
"We are growing the 84 Lumber team here in the Pittsburgh region where the company was founded 65 years ago. It is our hope that going virtual will help us reach a broader network of qualified candidates and give applicants the flexibility to interview from the comfort of their own homes," said Phil Garuccio, divisional vice president at 84 Lumber. "We're growing along with the growth in the construction industry – here in Pittsburgh and across the nation. We're looking for people seeking a fresh start."
Attendees of the virtual hiring event will participate in job interviews and learn more about 84 Lumber's company culture. Open positions include:
- Manager trainees (MTs) enter an intensive, one-on-one, on-the-job training program that teaches them about the company's business and puts them on a path to become a future leader within the enterprise. Starting compensation for manager trainees is between $42,000 and $45,000 per year. MTs will also receive a signing bonus of $840.
- Field operations trainees will travel to assist stores with operational functions including marketing, sales, and management. This position provides an advanced education in management and operations. Starting compensation is $51,000 per year.
- Cost analysts provide advice and technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocation, and budget preparation. Cost analysts are responsible for compiling and analyzing records and data to determine resources to implement programs. Starting compensation is $45,000 per year.
- National accounts coordinators are responsible for keeping account documents organized, managing invoices, and maintaining contact with stores and customers to resolve account issues. Starting compensation is $17 per hour.
- Senior network engineers participate with the installation, monitoring, maintenance, and support of network hardware and software. Responsibilities also include the creation and maintenance of documentation as it relates to network configuration. Starting compensation is $105,000 to $120,000 per year.
- Network engineers design, build, and manage 84 Lumber's network infrastructure and support over 250 locations nationwide and the team headquarters location. Responsibilities also include the creation and maintenance of documentation as it relates to network configuration. Starting compensation is $95,000 to $105,000 per year.
- HRIS managers will collaborate within the HR operations and leadership teams to design and provide organizational reports and data. HRIS managers play a key role in coordinating all planning, scheduling, communications, legal, and financial implementation of HRIS projects. Starting compensation for HRIS managers is $120,000 to $130,000 per year.
"As a family-owned company, 84 Lumber is committed to helping our employees build a long-term career with us. We are proud to say that 95% of our store managers started in our manager trainee program," Garuccio said. "We believe that a wide variety of candidates can find a home with the company and open doors for themselves – a person with no construction experience but a desire to learn, military veterans ready to open their next chapter, or someone simply ready to make a fresh start. We'll give every one of them the tools to grow."
To sign up for the virtual hiring event, register via Indeed and select a time slot for an interview. Once you are registered, you will be able to choose the position you are applying for and your preferred 84 Lumber store/location. Candidates will also have access to a virtual waiting room to communicate with 84 Lumber recruiters prior to their scheduled interview.
To learn more about 84 Lumber, follow the company on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Editor's note: Paul Yater, CIO and head of human resources at 84 Lumber, is available for media interviews and can speak to the organization's decision to utilize virtual hiring events as a way to attract additional candidates to apply for open positions.
ABOUT 84 LUMBER
Founded in 1956 and headquartered in Eighty Four, Pennsylvania, 84 Lumber Company is the nation's largest privately held supplier of building materials, manufactured components and industry-leading services for single- and multi-family residences and commercial buildings. The company operates nearly 250 stores, component manufacturing plants, custom door shops, custom millwork shops and engineered wood product centers in more than 30 states. 84 Lumber also offers turnkey installation services for a variety of products, including framing, insulation, siding, windows, roofing, decking and drywall. A certified national women's business enterprise owned by Maggie Hardy Knox, 84 Lumber was named by Forbes as one of America's Largest Private Companies in 2018 and one of America's Best Large Employers in 2019. For more information, visit 84lumber.com or join us at Facebook.com/84lumber and linkedin.com/company/84-lumber.
Contact: Jeff Donaldson, BLD Marketing
Email: jeff.donaldson@bld-marketing.com
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JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Health authorities in Mozambique declared a polio outbreak Wednesday after confirming that a child in the country’s northeastern Tete province had been paralyzed by the disease.
The case in Mozambique is the second imported case of polio in southern Africa this year, following a case discovered in Malawi in mid-February. It’s the first case of wild polio in Mozambique since 1992, although cases linked to a mutated virus from the oral vaccine were detected in 2019.
The latest case in Mozambique was found in a child who experienced signs of paralysis in late March, according to a statement issued by the World Health Organization.
Sequencing indicates that the case in Mozambique is linked to a strain of polio spreading in Pakistan in 2019, similar to the case reported in Malawi earlier this year.
WHO declared Africa free of the wild polio virus in August 2020 even though numerous countries across the continent have reported outbreaks linked to the vaccine in recent years. There is no difference between the disease caused by the wild virus or the mutated virus from the vaccine.
“The detection of another case of wild poliovirus in Africa is greatly concerning, even if it’s unsurprising given the recent outbreak in Malawi. However, it shows how dangerous this virus is and how quickly it can spread,” said Matshidiso Moeti, the World Health Organization’s Africa director.
In response to the case in neighboring Malawi, Mozambique recently carried out two mass vaccination campaigns in which 4.2 million children were vaccinated against the disease, said WHO.
Disease surveillance is being strengthened in five countries: Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Vaccination campaigns in the coming weeks are planned to reach 23 million children aged five years and below.
Polio is highly infectious, spread mostly via water and largely affects children younger than five years. There is no cure for polio, and it can only be prevented by immunization. WHO and its partners began an effort to eradicate polio globally in 1988 and have missed numerous deadlines to wipe out the disease. | https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/international/mozambique-declares-polio-outbreak-linked-to-pakistan/ | 2022-05-18T18:44:29Z | https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/international/mozambique-declares-polio-outbreak-linked-to-pakistan/ | false | 32 |
—The U of L baseball team wrapped up the non-conference portion of its regular season with a 10-3 triumph over Eastern Kentucky Tuesday night. The Cards kick off a monster series with Virginia on Thursday.
—Jaire Alexander’s new deal with the Green Bay Packers will make him the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL.
—Kenny Payne has been making the media rounds over the last week, including a check-in with the folks over at WDRB.
Yes, Kenny Payne knows that with four open scholarships on the University of Louisville basketball team, he needs to add at least two more players.
“I need another wing,” Payne said. “And I need some guards.
“Guard play is critical right now. If I get a couple of good guards, we’re going to have a pretty decent team. So we’ll see how that goes. I’m looking forward to it.”
Payne enjoys playing golf. He has not played a single round in the two months since he became the Cards’ new head coach.
His office remains in the opening minutes of re-decorating. A pair of his former No. 21 jerseys — one of them white and signed by Cardinal players from every era, the other red, which was presented to him at his opening news conference by interim athletic director Josh Heird — sit on a cabinet behind his office desk.
—Payne also made an appearance on Jon Rothstein’s podcast, which you can listen to here.
—The U of L men’s golf team is in seventh place after the second day of the Norman Regional at the Jimmie Austin OU Golf Club.
—Is Tyler Harrell now getting a bigger bag from Texas than he got from ‘Bama?
Louisville WR Tyler Harrell is no longer listed on Bama’s roster. https://t.co/Q4cYB2LAGx https://t.co/lGgtDPtxY1
— David Allen (@Doc_Texas) May 17, 2022
—On a related note, some of the coaches quotes in this story on the current state of college football are quite telling.
—Lexington’s Railbird Festival has been canceled this year after a “disastrous lack of supplies and amenities.”
—Duke University tax filings reveal that Mike Krzyzewski earned $12.5 million in 2020-21 when the Blue Devils went 13-11.
Just in it for the love of the game. Would coach for free.
—U of L baseball’s “Home Run Helmet” is going up for auction.
—With the draft lottery set, Rick O’Donnell is out with his latest 2022 NBA mock draft.
—It appears Braden Smith’s rehabilitation is going well.
— Braden Smith (@braden_smith11) May 16, 2022
—Tickets are now available for Lou City’s U.S. Open Cup round of 16 game against Nashville SC.
—Boo Brewer is the guest on the latest episode of the Cardinal Sports Zone podcast.
—U of L has made the final seven for five-star big man Aaron Bradshaw from the class of 2023.
Aaron Bradshaw, 2023’s No. 20 overall prospect, tells @On3Recruits he’s down to seven options.
— Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) May 16, 2022
Story: https://t.co/JtqNVDHGQS pic.twitter.com/qaz2QhYwjo
Bradhshaw is teammates with fellow Cardinal target D.J. Wagner, the No. 1 player in the class. Both players will be at Valley High School a week from Friday.
—Remember the Gus Bus? He’s headed to Wisconsin.
—Out of 65 power conference coaches, CBS ranks Scott Satterfield as the 43rd-best.
43. Louisville
Scott Satterfield: Climbing two spots in our rankings is a fair reflection of how Satterfield is viewed nationally and in Louisville. While most Cardinals fans aren’t thrilled with where the program is, it did rebound from a 4-7 season in 2020 to at least get to a bowl game last year. That said, when the school hired Satterfield fresh off three straight Sun Belt titles at Appalachian State, it was hoping for more. Also, PR gaffes like how Satterfield handled his interest in the South Carolina job last year still rankles some. That’ll teach you to be honest, I guess. 2021 rank: 45 (+2)
Satterfield was 45th in the same rankings a year ago.
—Rico Walker (2023), a 4-star edge rusher out of North Carolina, has Louisville in his top 11.
—Wednesday irrelevance.
The final dance in Dirty Dancing, but they’re dancing to The Muppet Show theme tune. pic.twitter.com/ldfjmm5JoQ
— Amanda (@Pandamoanimum) May 17, 2022
—Matt McGavic over at Louisville Report takes a look at Louisville’s potential guard transfer targets.
—Last weekend, JJ Traynor and Sydney Curry hosted the first athlete driven Louisville basketball camp on the NIL era.
—Next up is the first athlete-driven Louisville football camp of the NIL era, hosted by Monty Montgomery and Brock Domann.
On June 25, 2022, University of Louisville athletes Monty Montgomery, LB, and Brock Domann, QB, and at least a dozen more Cardinals football players, will volunteer their time coaching kids at King Louie’s Sports Complex, 600 N English Station Rd, Louisville, KY 40223. The camp will consist of proper football skills, drills and scrimmages, as well as character building to learn how to make it to the next level. Montgomery & Domann Youth Football Camp is an inclusive camp open to all kids of the greater Louisville community. Girls and boys ages 7 – 14 may attend. The schedule of events is as follows:
What: 2022 Montgomery & Domann Youth Football Camp
When: June 25, 2022, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, registration and check-in at 8:00 am
Where: King Louie’s Sports Complex, 600 N English Station Rd, Louisville, KY 40223
Cost: $49
Details: Montgomery & Domann Youth Football Camp gives local youth the opportunity to work hands-on with University of Louisville student-athletes. Participants receive high quality coaching in an environment to improve skills and athlete character. To learn more about camp and register visit https://www.brockdomann.com/camp
—Kenny Payne and company have offered A.J. Johnson, a 4-star point guard from the class of 2023.
—Louisville RB recruit Javin Simpkins talks NIL and his recruitment in this interview.
—This is pretty cool.
This one run pretty deep @Lj_era8 https://t.co/VxyPk05ThB pic.twitter.com/hH81oxH7aG
— JEFE (@TheMazeoBennett) May 13, 2022
—This Athletic story on what happens when head college football coaches conduct their own job interviews for assistant positions is fascinating and, at times, pretty hilarious.
—The Minnesota Lynx have agreed to a contract buyout with Angel McCoughtry.
—And finally, the Mike Rutherford Show is back from 3-6 this afternoon on 1450 The Big X. We are continuing to give away passes to Louder Than Life and Bourbon & Beyond all week long. You can stream the show here. | https://www.cardchronicle.com/2022/5/18/23124394/wednesday-afternoon-cardinal-news-and-notes-louisville-cardinals | 2022-05-18T18:46:54Z | https://www.cardchronicle.com/2022/5/18/23124394/wednesday-afternoon-cardinal-news-and-notes-louisville-cardinals | false | 1 |
The company that now owns the race, Capstone Event Group, was publicly linked to far-right-wing political candidates through its founder's donations and had no plans to award non-binary race winners despite having the category.
RELATED: San Francisco's Bay to Breakers will now offer awards to non-binary runners after backlash: report
The race website says, "Bay to Breakers is a celebration of life, laughter, and the personality of San Francisco." Many argued that the company's actions showed just the opposite.
Twenty-five-year-old San Francisco teacher Cal Calamia registered for the race as non-binary. They transitioned in 2018 and serve as a trans activist and community ally outside of the classroom.
They reached out to Capstone Event Group about awarding non-binary participants in the 2022 race. In so many words, the company told Calamia, "No."
That answer didn't stop Calamia from drawing attention to the issue via social media, news outlets and publications.
The work led to Capstone Event Group adding an award at the last minute. Calamia became the first non-binary winner of Bay to Breakers on Sunday.
"It was a win only made possible by my sports activism work that exposed Bay to Breakers' blatant exclusion of a non-binary awards category and rallied the community for change," Calamia said.
Calamia joined ABC7 News anchor Jobina Fortson to discuss the race and community activism on ABC7@7.
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SYDNEY, New South Wales, Australia, May 17, 2022 (ENS) – Climate change is making storms more intense and destructive, but the impact of extreme storms is not wholly negative, an international team of researchers has learned. Sand movements stirred up by extreme weather events could help protect beaches from the impact of sea-level rise by bringing in new sand from deeper waters or from nearby beaches.
Published in the journal “Nature Communications Earth & Environment,” the research study, “A single extreme storm sequence can offset decades of shoreline retreat projected to result from sea-level rise,” was led by the University of New South Wales in collaboration with researchers from the University of Plymouth in the UK, and Autonomous University of Baja California.
The scientists examined three coastlines across Australia, the United Kingdom and Mexico. Each coastline had been subjected to a sequence of extreme storms or extended storm clusters, followed by a milder period of beach recovery.
Australia: Narrabeen Beach
Meanwhile in Australia, researchers studied Narrabeen Beach in Sydney in the wake of a 2016 storm so strong that it tore a swimming pool away from a property overlooking the coast.
Using high-resolution measurements of the beach and seabed, they were able to show that sediment gains at Narrabeen were sufficient to theoretically offset decades of projected shoreline retreat.
Narrabeen is as well known for its top status in Australian surfing culture as it is for rising sea levels due to climate change.
No beach in Australia has been studied more by scientists and fought over by homeowners, beach users and politicians than Narrabeen.
At 2.6km, Narrabeen is Sydney’s second-longest stretch of sand and surf, and it is classified as the beach at greatest risk beach from erosion in New South Wales and the third most at-risk in Australia.
In the published study, the researchers explain that there are so few measurements of the seabeds immediately off of coastlines that it is hard to tell how much sand could potentially be mobilized in the future.
Still, they believe that while these findings are from only a limited number of extreme storm sequences, they potentially change how people can understand the long-term future of coastlines in a warming world.
Dr. Mitchell Harley, senior lecturer from University of New South Wales’ Water Research Laboratory and the study’s lead author, said, “We know that extreme storms cause major coastal erosion and damage to beachfront properties. For the first time we looked not just above water, where the impacts of extreme storms are easy to see, but also deep down below it as well.”
“What we found was that hundreds of thousands of cubic metres of sand were entering these beach systems during these events. That’s similar to the scale of what engineers use to nourish a beach artificially,” he said.
“This could potentially be enough to offset some of the impacts of sea-level rises caused by climate change, such as retreating coastlines, and by several decades in the long-term,” Harley said. “It’s a new way of looking at extreme storms.”
England: Perranporth Beach
In the UK, researchers have studied Perranporth beach in Cornwall, England since 2006, using a combination of monthly beach topographic surveys and quasi-annual bathymetric surveys.
Here, the impact of the extreme 2013/14 and 2015/16 winters resulted in what the researchers called “very significant losses of sand” from the intertidal beach and dune system. However, when looking at the total sand budget, including the underwater part of the beach, they observed that by 2018 the beach had gained 420,000 cubic meters of sand.
Professor Gerd Masselink, who leads the Coastal Processes Research Group at the University of Plymouth, said, “Looking at the extra sand gained by the beach at Perranporth, we are not quite sure whether this has come from offshore or from around the corner, or even both. However, we do now understand that extreme waves can potentially contribute positively to the overall sand budget, despite causing upper beach and dune erosion.”
“We have previously shown that coral reef islands could naturally adapt to survive the impact of rising sea levels,” Masselink said, “and this study shows the changes to our own coastlines could mean the impact of extreme storms are not wholly negative.”
Mexico: La Misión Beach
At La Misión Beach on the Pacific coast of northwest Mexico, a sequence of extratropical storms concentrated over the 2018-2019 boreal winter caused the most severe winter erosion (average = 208 m3/m) since measurements at the site began.
A 2.2-kilometer stretch of this sandy coast has been scientifically monitored monthly since 2015.
Amaia Ruiz de Alegría-Arzaburu, an oceanographer with the Autonomous University of Baja California’s Institute of Oceanological Research, in nearby Ensenada, Mexico, leads the research group at La Mision Beach.
With deep roots in this research group, Dr. Alegria-Arzburu completed her doctorate in oceanography at the University of Plymouth in 2010.
Her research focuses on determining the physical processes associated with the morphodynamics of beaches, based on measurements of hydrodynamics and sediment transport and the application of numerical tools. Her main interest is to determine the resilience of beaches at the scale of storm events, seasons and inter-annual variations.
Predicting Future Shoreline Patterns
Hurricanes have become stronger worldwide since 1980, and the proportion of major hurricanes, Category 3 or above, in the Atlantic Ocean has doubled since 1980 an analysis of satellite data shows.
“The trend is there and it is real,” said James Kossin, a researcher with the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NOAA, and lead author of the hurricane study, published in May 2020 in the journal “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.” The researchers suggest that the most damaging U.S. hurricanes are three times more frequent than 100 years ago.
For instance, the extremely active 2020 Atlantic hurricane season had a record-breaking 30 named tropical storms, including 13 hurricanes and six major hurricanes. There were 12 landfalling storms in the continental United States.
This is the most storms on record, surpassing the 28 from 2005, and the second-highest number of hurricanes on record, and 2020 marked the fifth consecutive year with an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season, according to NOAA.
Overall, storm surge levels in Europe are projected to increase on average by around 15 percent by 2100 under a high-emissions scenario. European researchers found that climate change will result in higher seas not only driven by sea level rise, but also by increased storminess. Click here to see this research.
But the three-nation study of beaches in Australia, England, and Mexico found that beaches there could recover from sea level rise with the sand replenishment stirred up by extreme storms.
But can coastal recoveries be predicted with accuracy?
The study’s authors write, “Our results based on unique high-resolution field measurements over three extreme storm-recovery sequences from three different continents highlight the present major challenges of predicting long-term coastal evolution over planning horizons of decades to centuries.”
“Whereas long-term modeling approaches typically assume [that] short-term sediment losses on the subaerial beach and dune caused by extreme storm sequences are balanced by sediment gains in the subaqueous zone – resulting in zero net change in the sediment budget, our results indicate large net positive sediment gains integrated over the entire upper shoreface.”
Click here to read the full study – Harley et al: Single extreme storm sequence can offset decades of shoreline retreat projected to result from sea-level rise, in the journal “Nature Communications Earth & Environment.”
Featured image: A fierce storm batters Sydney, Australia’s Narrabeen Beach (Screengrab from video courtesy University of New South Wales)
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WACO, Texas (KWKT) – Many parents have been stressing over the nationwide baby formula shortage, wondering when their local grocer will have the brand they need.
Rebecca Moseley has three babies. The mother of 11-month-old triplets said they use 96 ounces of baby formula per day.
“This is a 32-ounce ready-to-feed. It’s liquid formula,” she said, showing a bottle of formula. “This covers one round of bottles, so this makes three bottles for my triplets. And we go through three of these in a day.”
In one week, they use a little over 600 ounces of formula.
“This is a box that has two bags of powder in it,” Moseley said, holding up the package. “And it’s about 1.9 pounds, and this lasts us about four days.”
The mom, from Waco, Texas, said she brought her triplets home from the hospital neonatal intensive care unit as preemies. They needed special formula that wasn’t in stores.
“The Gentlease isn’t even in stores anymore,” she said of one brand made for babies with sensitive stomachs. “Half the time, the store brands aren’t even available.”
With the baby formula shortage wiping out the shelves, many parents have started Facebook groups trying to help each other out.
“A lot of trading, saying, ‘Hey, I’ll give you this product if you can trade me three cans of this formula,’ or ‘Hey, do you have any? I’ll pay for it,'” said Moseley.
Due to the shortage, lots of stores have had to put limits on how much customers can buy at one time. And Moseley says two containers isn’t enough for triplets.
“I have friends that live out of state, or in different cities say, ‘Hey, it’s in my store. Do you need some?'” said Moseley.
She’s obviously still concerned, seeing as she doesn’t know when her local stores will be able to stock their shelves again. She’s also considering switching to whole milk, despite concerns that her triplets aren’t ready.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that a child can be given cow’s milk at 12 months “but not before.” Cow’s milk given too early could lead to a risk of intestinal bleeding, according to the CDC.
“It also has too many proteins and minerals for your baby’s kidneys to handle and does not have the right amount of nutrients your baby needs,” the CDC said.
Moseley, however, said she may have no other choice.
“I really wanted to leave them on formula for another month or two. But with the shortage, I’m kind of seeing that I may have to move them to whole milk sooner than maybe they’re ready,” said Moseley. | https://www.ksn.com/news/national-world/baby-formula-shortage-hits-home-for-mother-of-triplets/ | 2022-05-18T18:49:12Z | https://www.ksn.com/news/national-world/baby-formula-shortage-hits-home-for-mother-of-triplets/ | true | 12 |
Duo cycle to raise funds for two charities
Two friends from the South Hams are currently riding from Land’s End to John O Groats to raise funds for Mind and Cancer Research UK
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Gavin Alston and his friend Ben Rogers are now underway with their cycle ride from Lands End to John O Groats- a distance by road of more than a thousand miles.
They are cycling in aid of Cancer Research UK and Mind.
Gavin is from Loddiswell and Ben hails from West Charleton.
They got underway on Sunday May 15.
They have been friends for over 20 years and share a love of sports.
They live locally and became friends when they both started playing football for their local football club.
The duo said: “As a result of the pandemic, the last two years have been tough for us all. In May last year, we met up for a pint and decided we wanted a challenge. With the ongoing travel restrictions, a UK based challenge seemed our best option and we decided on cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats to raise money for Cancer Research UK and Mind. After all, it’s very easy to sign up for an event that’s still 12 months away. Both of us were (and probably still are) complete novices on a bike, so this is going to be a big sporting challenge for both of us.
So far, we have spent nearly a year learning as much as we can about road cycling. Several of our friends are keen cyclists and have been kind enough to join us for a training ride and pass on some of their knowledge, for which we’re very grateful. Our personal trainer Oban the dog also keeps us in check.”
As of Wednesday May 18 they had raised £2,395 on their JustGiving page with a target of £5,000.
If you would like to make a donation you can visit justgiving.com/crowdfunding/le-jog-1
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ASHTABULA, Ohio (WJW) – Video shows a rather unusual traffic stop and police chase in Ohio involving a horse and buggy.
“Whoa, whoa,” Ashtabula Sheriff Deputy Mike Talbert can be heard saying on his body camera video as he tries to stop a horse and buggy around 2:43 a.m. Saturday in Orwell.
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The deputy tells other officers that the driver of the buggy appears to be asleep.
“There is a Bud Light can sitting in there, and he’s passed cleaned out,” Talbert says. “We got a drunk Amish guy passed out in a buggy.”
Deputies and Orwell police were called to the area by people who called 911, reporting the buggy was “all over the road.”
“He just turned eastbound on Bogue, and I yelled at the guy when he rode by,” Talbert told dispatchers. “There is a Bud Light can sitting in the damn buggy, and I hit the side of the buggy and hollered at the guy. He’s passed cleanout. He’s slumped over. “
The deputy then pursued the horse and tried to get it to stop. After several minutes, Talbert was able to get his cruiser in front of the horse.
“I have it stopped,” Talbert said. “Nope, disregard. He just rammed it into my car.”
The driver finally woke up and was able to control the horse. The driver was arrested on a charge of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. He was due in court Thursday.
The driver of the buggy suffered a minor injury. Talbert was not injured, and the horse is OK.
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Queen’s Platinum Jubilee: Street parties and road closures in Havering
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Here are the road closures you should look out for as Havering prepares to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
There will be an extended bank holiday to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years of service - The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Central Weekend - from June 2 to 5, and as is traditional, street parties are popping up all over the country to celebrate the occasion.
In Havering, more than 150 street parties will take place in the borough over the four-day weekend.
Here are the roads to watch out for, which are set to close, throughout the four-day weekend below.
What’s on?
Havering Council will be hosting many events for the Platinum Jubilee, including a beacon-lighting ceremony on the village green in Havering-atte-Bower on Tuesday, June 2, which will feature performances from the Dagenham Girl Pipers and The Romford Drum and Trumpet Corps.
On Saturday, June 4, a free family Platinum Party in the Place at Romford Market will offer picnic-style seating, free arts and crafts, live performances and more.
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It will also see The Regal Robe - designed and crafted by New City College students - unveiled.
In commemoration of the historical event, the council wants residents to capture and share their highlights from across Havering for use in a film.
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Award honors technology companies' enterprise solutions to meet ever-evolving HR demands
SEATTLE, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Syndio, the leading Workplace Equity Platform that helps companies unlock employee opportunity with data analytics and insights, today announced it has been named the winner of HR Tech Award for Best Comprehensive Solution by Lighthouse Research & Advisory.
"We continuously hear from employers that they are striving to develop an inclusive workplace, but it's not always clear where to start. Syndio has made that simpler by blazing several key paths for employers, starting with pay equity," said Ben Eubanks, chief research officer at Lighthouse Research & Advisory. "Additionally, their newest product, OppEQ, helps to spotlight the critical importance of internal opportunities and making advancement equitable for all workers. Companies that care about making DEI a core part of their culture should take note."
Syndio's Workplace Equity Platform is a groundbreaking suite of products and services that help companies measure and improve all facets of workplace equity — from bringing in talent fairly to compensating, retaining, and promoting them equitably. More than 200 companies, including 10 percent of the Fortune 200 and 20 percent of Fortune Magazine's Most Admired Companies, use Syndio's platform to close pay and opportunity gaps.
"Syndio built the first ever Workplace Equity Platform to help modern companies embed equity into their core business to achieve enduring success," said Maria Colacurcio, Syndio CEO. "That's never been more important than in a volatile economy where employees are demanding proof of equitable pathways to advancement while companies are looking to harness the cost effective powers of pay equity and retention. I want to thank Lighthouse Research for this award, and we look forward to continuing to build ground-breaking products that harness data analytics to unlock opportunities for employees all across the globe."
The HR Tech Awards program highlights HR technology companies that serve employers and employees across the globe to educate HR technology buyers and employers on the best solutions available across the industry. According to Lighthouse Research & Advisory, more than 5,000 providers exist across the HR technology industry today. This year's HR Tech Awards recognized just 1% of those firms.
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The United States Soccer Federation (USSF), the United States Women's National Team Players Association (USWNTPA) and the United States National Soccer Team Players Association (USNSTPA) have agreed to a deal that achieves "equal pay and set the global standard moving forward in international soccer."
US Soccer, under the agreements, will become "the first Federation in the world to equalize FIFA World Cup prize money" awarded to the teams for participating in World Cups.
"This is a truly historic moment," said US Soccer President Cindy Parlow Cone in a statement on Wednesday. "These agreements have changed the game forever here in the United States and have the potential to change the game around the world."
Cone added: "US Soccer and the USWNT and USMNT players have reset their relationship with these new agreements and are leading us forward to an incredibly exciting new phase of mutual growth and collaboration as we continue our mission to become the preeminent sport in the United States."
As part of the agreement, US Soccer will share a portion of its "broadcast, partner and sponsorship revenue with a 50/50 split of that share divided equally between USWNT and USMNT."
"They said equal pay for men and women was not possible, but that did not stop us and we went ahead and achieved it," said Walker Zimmerman, member of the USNSTPA leadership group.
"We hope this will awaken others to the need for this type of change, and will inspire FIFA and others around the world to move in the same direction," added Zimmerman.
The deal also encompasses other areas such child care, parental leave, short-term disability, mental health impairment, travel and equal quality of venues and field playing surfaces.
"We hope that this agreement and its historic achievements in not only providing for equal pay but also in improving the training and playing environment for National Team players will similarly serve as the foundation for continued growth of women's soccer both in the United States and abroad," said USWNT player and USWNTPA President Becky Sauerbrunn.
Actress Jessica Chastain tweeted "Gooooooal!" after the announcement was made public, reflecting the mood of many on social media.
Earlier this year, US Soccer and the USWNT reached an agreement to end a dispute over equal pay dating back to March 2019 when the USWNT filed a gender discrimination lawsuit against US Soccer.
As part of the agreement, US Soccer paid $22 million to the players in the case as well as an additional $2 million into an account "to benefit USWNT players in their post-career goals and charitable efforts related to women's and girls' soccer," according to a joint statement from US Soccer and the USWNT.
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Credit cards have become highly integrated in the lifestyles of many consumers. But there can be some nasty consequences for getting too comfortable with credit card debt. Here are a few ideas for how to pay off credit card debt, and why it should be a priority.
Why Is Credit Card Debt So Dangerous?
Outside of payday loans, credit card debt is just about the most dangerous form. There are several reasons why carrying a credit card balance can be so disastrous for your financial health. These reasons are so intense, that recent studies have shown that people with persistent credit card debt suffer from physical ailments later in life. According to an article from the New York Times:
“The new research tapped Department of Labor data to analyze the financial health of almost 7,900 baby boomers over more than a decade, from age 28 to 40, as well as their physical health at age 50. It found that people who carried consistently high levels of unsecured debt were 76 percent more likely to have pain that interfered with their daily life than people with no unsecured debt.”
So what about credit card debt specifically makes it so bad for you? There are two elements to credit cards that work in tandem, which, when left uncheck, can absolutely ruin your life.
The first issue with credit cards is that they’re extremely easy to use and don’t force you to stop spending at a healthy limit—as is the case with debit cards or cash. When you pay with credit, you’re able to buy significantly more than what’s actually affordable for your budget. It only takes doing this one time to find yourself in a perpetual cycle of debt.
And what keeps you in that cycle of debt? High interest rates. Credit card balances come with notoriously high interest rates, oftentimes over 20 percent. If you’re not paying off your balance in full each month, it can just keep growing and growing. It makes sense that credit card companies would want to charge a higher interest rate, since they’re offering unsecured debt with few requirements. But many consumers—whether out of want or need—are unable to keep themselves from overspending on their credit cards. Doing this can put you in a cycle so pernicious, it will affect your physical wellbeing.
How to Pay Off Credit Card Debt
If you’re looking for credit card debt help, you want to make a plan to pay it down as soon as possible. The longer you wait to take on your credit card debt, the more damage it will cause to your life.
Utilizing debt repayment strategies such as the snowball or avalanche methods can be helpful in getting yourself on-track to freedom from credit card debt. With the snowball method, you pay off your smallest bills in whole first, and work your way up from there. The idea is that by gaining momentum, you’re more likely to follow through with your debt repayment. By using the avalanche approach, you’ll save the most money. This is because you pay off your debts in order of highest interest rates.
Some people might also be able to utilize credit card balance transfers to help supercharge their debt repayment. This is where you move your credit card balances to a new account that offers a low introductory interest rate. Doing this can help you get ahead on your debts, without accumulating interest for a period of time.
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Updated May 18, 2022 at 2:24 PM ET
MINNEAPOLIS — A former Minneapolis police officer pleaded guilty Wednesday to a state charge of aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd.
As part of the plea deal, a count of aiding and abetting second-degree unintentional murder against Thomas Lane will be dismissed. Lane and former Officers J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao have already been convicted on federal counts of willfully violating Floyd's rights during the restraint that led to his death.
The guilty plea comes a week before the two-year anniversary of Floyd's May 25, 2020, killing. Floyd, 46, died after Officer Derek Chauvin, who is white, pinned him to the ground with a knee on Floyd's neck as the Black man repeatedly said he couldn't breathe. The killing, captured on widely viewed bystander video, sparked protests in Minneapolis and around the globe as part of a reckoning over racial injustice.
Lane and Kueng helped to restrain Floyd, who was handcuffed. Lane held down Floyd's legs and Kueng knelt on Floyd's back. Thao kept bystanders from intervening during the 9 1/2-minute restraint.
The state and Lane's attorneys agreed to a recommended sentence of three years — which is below state sentencing guidelines — and prosecutors agreed to allow him to serve that sentence at the same time as any federal sentence, and in a federal prison. He has not yet been sentenced in the federal case.
Lane, who is white, told Judge Peter Cahill that he understood the agreement. When asked how he would plead, he said: "Guilty, your honor."
Attorney General Keith Ellison, whose office prosecuted the case, issued a statement saying he was pleased that Lane accepted responsibility for his role in Floyd's death.
"His acknowledgment he did something wrong is an important step toward healing the wounds of the Floyd family, our community, and the nation," Ellison said. "While accountability is not justice, this is a significant moment in this case and a necessary resolution on our continued journey to justice."
Lane didn't want to risk a lengthy prison sentence, his attorney says
Lane's attorney, Earl Gray, said in a statement that Lane did not want to risk a lengthy prison sentence if convicted of murder, so he agreed to plead guilty to the manslaughter count.
"He has a newborn baby and did not want to risk not being part of the child's life," Gray said.
Lane remained free on bond and a presentence investigation was ordered. He is scheduled to be sentenced Sept. 21 on the state charge.
The hearing was streamed over Zoom for Floyd's family members. Their attorneys issued a statement afterward, saying Lane's plea "reflects a certain level of accountability," but that it came only after Lane, Kueng and Thao's conviction on the federal charges.
"Hopefully, this plea helps usher in a new era where officers understand that juries will hold them accountable, just as they would any other citizen," family attorneys Ben Crump, Jeff Storms and Antonio Romanucci said. "Perhaps soon, officers will not require families to endure the pain of lengthy court proceedings where their criminal acts are obvious and apparent."
Chauvin pleaded guilty last year to a federal charge of violating Floyd's civil rights and faces a federal sentence ranging from 20 to 25 years. The former officer earlier was convicted of state charges of murder and manslaughter is currently serving 22 1/2 years in the state case.
Lane's plea comes during a week when the country is focused on the deaths of 10 Black people in Buffalo, New York, at the hands of an 18-year-old white man, who carried out the racist, livestreamed shooting Saturday in a supermarket.
3 former officers were convicted in a federal trial
Lane, Kueng and Thao were convicted of federal charges in February, after a monthlong trial that focused on the officers' training and the culture of the police department. All three were convicted of depriving Floyd of his right to medical care and Thao and Kueng were also convicted of failing to intervene to stop Chauvin during the killing.
After their federal conviction, there was a question as to whether the state trial would proceed. At an April hearing in state court, prosecutors revealed that they had offered plea deals to all three men, but they were rejected. At the time Gray said it was hard for the defense to negotiate when the three still didn't know what their federal sentences would be.
Under state sentencing guidelines, a person with no criminal record would face a sentence ranging from just under 3 1/2 years to four years and nine moths in prison for second-degree unintentional manslaughter, with the presumptive sentence being four years. Lane's recommended sentence of three years, which still must be approved by the judge, would be less. Prosecutors served notice back in 2020 that they intended to seek longer sentences for Lane, Kueng and Thao.
If Lane had been convicted of aiding and abetting second-degree murder, he would have faced a presumptive 12 1/2 years in prison.
"That's a very sweet deal," John Baker, a former defense attorney who teaches aspiring police officers at St. Cloud State University, said of Lane's agreement. "I don't know how much sweeter the state could've been in an offer for a plea deal."
Baker said a guilty plea makes sense since Lane was looking at much more time if convicted at trial, and is likely going to serve time in federal prison anyway. He said he assumes the same offer has been extended to Thao and Kueng, and he would not be surprised if at least one of them decides to take it.
Lawyers for 2 other officers decline to comment
An attorney for Thao, Robert Paule, was in the courtroom for Lane's plea hearing. When asked if his client would also plead guilty, he replied "No comment."
Kueng's attorney, Tom Plunkett, also declined to comment.
Storms, one of the Floyd family attorneys, said the deal with Lane happened "very quickly." When asked if he knew of any other possible negotiations with Thao or Kueng, he said: "I think the family is hopeful, now that a state and federal jury have spoken, that the other officers will voluntarily be held accountable."
Barring any additional pleas, Kueng, who is Black, and Thao, who is Hmong American, are still scheduled to go to trial in June on state charges. They remain free on bond as they await trial.
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It is easy to mistake Mark Sterling, Esq. as a sleazy, money-grabbing lawyer. He does represent MJF, after all. However, there is more than meets the eye to Sterling. The man is also a hero.
Sterling started airing commercials during Being the Elite to protect the working man. Ever since Wardlow has been at odds with MJF, the behemoth has violently attacked innocent security guards just trying to do their job to provide for their families. Wardlow should be able to relate, since he took large sums of money as MJF’s employee to give his family a better life. At times, Wardlow had to perform unsavory acts to earn his loot. Now that Wardlow wants his freedom from MJF, he has turned a blind eye to what he used to be and has consistently beat up the security guards tasked with keeping the peace.
Sterling can stand for this misjustice no longer. He is putting together a case to earn settlements for those who have suffered at the hands of Wardlow.
ATTENTION! All injured black shirt security guards!
— Smart Mark Sterling, Esq. (@MarkSterlingEsq) May 16, 2022
The @RealWardlow No-Physicality Settlement could result in a WIDE range of payouts to people in your field.#StopTheRage CALL NOW!@AEW @The_MJF #AEWDynamite #AEWRampage (You only pay if we lose!) pic.twitter.com/CY1lS8U6A8
Smart Mark Sterling, Esq. provided the following message in his advertisement:
Attention all black shirt security guards. The Wardlow no-physicality settlement could result in a wide range of payouts for people in your field. AEW may have advised you that you don’t need a lawyer. Well, I can assure you that hiring Mark Sterling will get you the most out of your settlement.
Did you get thrown into a garage door? Did you get thrown into a box? Did you get your shirt ripped off? Were you just trying to do your job? Wardlow is a crazed maniac, and he needs to pay.
Since 2022, I’ve fought diligently for injured security guards seeking restitution for their injuries. If you have any health problems sustained while in the line of Wardlow’s rage, call now. Free? No obligation. Let’s maximize your settlement.
Sterling is a true hero helping people with nowhere else to turn. He’s so selfless that clients only pay if he loses the case.
Seriously though, these commercials from Mark Sterling are a hoot. His groan of agony at the end would make for a satisfying ringtone. Of course, pay attention to the written text for lawyer tricks. “Call now, free? No, obligation!” The question mark after free combined with the comma after no mean that there is indeed an obligation.
Sterling has also put his focus into a class-action lawsuit for people who have been cursed by Danhausen.
If you or someone you love has been cursed by @DanhausenAD …you could be entitled to compensation.
— Smart Mark Sterling, Esq. (@MarkSterlingEsq) May 9, 2022
Don’t live your life thinking you wont be cursed…. Because you will! Don’t be a victim. Don’t wait!#ReverseTheCurse! @AEW #AEWDynamite #AEWRampage pic.twitter.com/a0HMjMSSZB
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Someone with a lot of money to spend has taken a bearish stance on Nutrien NTR.
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the big position showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether this is an institution or just a wealthy individual, we don't know. But when something this big happens with NTR, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what this whale just did?
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 12 uncommon options trades for Nutrien.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 33% bullish and 66%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $68,800, and 10 are calls, for a total amount of $652,691.
What's The Price Target?
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $85.0 to $125.0 for Nutrien over the last 3 months.
Volume & Open Interest Development
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Nutrien's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Nutrien's whale activity within a strike price range from $85.0 to $125.0 in the last 30 days.
Nutrien Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days
Biggest Options Spotted:
Where Is Nutrien Standing Right Now?
- With a volume of 2,014,769, the price of NTR is down -1.71% at $102.36.
- RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.
- Next earnings are expected to be released in 82 days.
What The Experts Say On Nutrien:
- RBC Capital has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Nutrien, which currently sits at a price target of $135.
- Mizuho has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on Nutrien, which currently sits at a price target of $124.
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for {d[company_name]}, Benzinga Progives you real-time options trades alerts.
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The live music industry legends shared stories from their remarkable careers in an intimate Dragons' Den chat
By James Hanley on 18 May 2022
Live industry greats Barry Dickins and Leon Ramakers shared stories from their legendary careers in an intimate Dragons’ Den chat at ILMC 34 in London.
Dickins started his career more than 50 years ago arranging gigs for the likes of The Who, Jimi Hendrix Experience and Otis Redding. Going on to form agency International Talent Booking (ITB) with Rod MacSween in 1978, he still represents artists such as Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Neil Young, and ZZ Top.
Former Mojo Concerts director Ramakers, meanwhile, made his music business debut in 1970 at Holland Pop Festival, which featured Pink Floyd, The Byrds, T. Rex and Santana. Ramakers remains involved with Mojo – a company he has helped to maintain its market dominance in the Netherlands for more than half a century, latterly as part of Live Nation.
Here are a handful of highlights from their hour-long conversation…
“”I’m so sorry I missed Sinatra, and that’s because I was too nice”
Selling Mojo to SFX in 1999…
Leon Ramakers: [SFX founder Robert Sillerman] said, ‘Do you want to sell your company?’ I said, ‘It depends on what you want to pay for it?’ And he mentioned a figure. I said, ‘No, no, I’m not interested’ and I put the phone down. And I thought, ‘What have you just done?’ The next day, he called again and he doubled [the price]. He had no idea of my finances, they were crazy times. Finally, we went to see Sillerman in Madison Avenue. The door opens, Sillerman comes in and says, ‘Is this Holland? Today, I’m going to buy Holland.’ There were three reasons [to sell]. They were going to buy all of Europe and I didn’t want to be the island like Asterix and Obelix, like the Gallic village within the Roman Empire. The second thing, the money was good. And thirdly, I thought that we would have creative input from all these people from all over the world, although that never happened.”
Superstar clients – and the ones that got away…
Barry Dickins: “Dylan is still going. It’s very hard when you talk to a billionaire and say, ‘I’ve got this good gig for you Bob, it’s paying a million dollars.’ It’s like, ‘What? I get that for a painting!’ I’m very lucky because I worked with Jimi Hendrix; I worked with The Doors; I worked with Jefferson Aeroplane; I worked with Canned Heat. I’d like to have done Bruce Springsteen, I must admit, but so would everybody else. But I’ve been fortunate I’ve worked with some great clients.”
LR: “I’m sorry I missed Sinatra, and that’s because I was too nice. The previous promoter was [Dutch impresario] Lou van Rees, so I went to the Lou, and I said, ‘Shall we share?’ But then it turned out that the manager or the agent hated Lou Van Rees, so they gave it to somebody else.”
BD: “I had Hendrix and I thought, ‘If anyone sees me at a Frank Sinatra concert, it’s all over.’ That was my mum and dad’s thing, and I never went. But I did go and see him the last time he played, which was a little bit sad, because had all the teleprompters around him and his son Frank Sinatra Jr. was playing the keyboards and leading the band. But he was a real pro and I’m glad I saw him, I just wish I’d seen him [earlier in his career].”
“You’re not entitled to keep an act forever”
Losing acts…
BD: “Nothing’s forever. We don’t live forever. You’re not entitled to keep an act forever. I’ve been very lucky I’ve had Dylan for nearly 40 years and it’s a bloody long time. Diana Ross was a bit difficult. I did have 32 years with her and earned every penny. She got pissed off once when I said, ‘I’m having an indoor pool put in my house, would you mind if I call it the Diana Ross pool?’ And she said, ‘What are you talking about?’ I said, ‘Well, every time I do well on a tour, I buy something for my house – and I want to know if you’re happy to have the swimming pool named after you.’ Fleetwood Mac paid for a snooker room. You’ve heard of the house Jack built, this was the house that Fleetwood Mac built! No one enjoys losing a band, and sometimes you lose them for no reason. Other times, I’ve really fucked up on something and haven’t been fired. The hard thing when you’ve got the older acts is they want a younger audience. My way of thinking is that with any artist, their core fans are 10 years older and 10 years younger. You’re not going to start getting 20-year-olds. Dylan, funnily enough, crosses over a bit because he’s Dylan, but it’s still mainly older people. And, of course, he’s 80. So my audience is 70 to 90, I’ve got to tell you, that’s a dying business mate!”
LR: “Also, it’s scientifically proven that the vast majority of people don’t change their musical tastes after 30. Obviously there are exceptions to the rule, but the vast majority stick to what they like [after] 30 and that’s it.”
“You see some reluctance now in ticket buying”
Worst deals…
BD: “I did a Michael Jackson show in Cardiff and the ticket [sales] were really slow. About two weeks from the show, we were losing £250,000, which was a bloody lot of money. To cut a long story short, we actually made money [in the end]. That was probably one of the worst deals, but it ended up okay.”
LR: “The worst half a second of my life was on stage. I was supposed to announce the support act in Utrecht for a show and said, ‘Ladies and gentlemen, please now welcome…’ and I’d forgotten the name. It took about a second, but it was the worst second of my life.”
BD: “I bet it felt like five minutes!”
Biggest hope for the industry…
BD: “Getting the business back to what it was, and I think we’ve got a shot at it. It was always a problem when it was just England. Everyone kept saying, ‘Oh well, England is fine.’ I said, ‘Yeah, England’s fine, but nowhere else is.’ Try and say to an American act, ‘Come and do five shows in England: five arenas in England and that’s it.’ ‘No, I want Germany! I want Scandinavia!’ So now we’re kind of an even playing field.”
LR: “But you see some reluctance now in ticket buying. It’s the war; it’s the fact that they have got three tickets in their pocket already for shows that were postponed; it’s the inflation. Anything that went on sale before Christmas did very well, but what has been established this year is a bit soft… I’m not a pessimistic guy, but with ticket prices [going up and up], it could be that in three, four years time, we thought we saw the writing on the wall, but we didn’t act. I’m doing now a show with a really well known artist and the average ticket price is €110.”
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
0-8-5-8
(zero, eight, five, eight)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
0-8-5-8
(zero, eight, five, eight) | https://www.chron.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-4-Midday-game-17181951.php | 2022-05-18T19:06:32Z | https://www.chron.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-4-Midday-game-17181951.php | true | null |
GREEN BAY, Wis. — For many pet owners, it's probably impossible to imagine giving up their animals – let alone leaving a dog tied to a fire hydrant.
But that's exactly what happened earlier this month in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Fortunately, a story that started out steeped in sadness has a happy ending.
Back on May 5, the Wisconsin Human Society shared a heartbreaking photo of a dog, named Baby Girl, tied to a bright yellow fire hydrant in the middle of a neighborhood. A backpack stuffed with her favorite toys and worldly belongings was next to her.
Baby Girl's story quickly went viral, both for the photo and for the way the Wisconsin Human Society handled her situation.
Instead of responding with judgement or anger, the WHS shared a heartful post on their Facebook page directed toward Baby Girl's previous owner:
"First and foremost, we are so sorry you had to part with your best friend. It’s evident just how much you loved her and we can see you did your best while struggling with your own medical complications and challenges of life. We see your love in the bag you carefully packed with all of her favorite things. We see your love in the way you secured her leash so she wouldn’t get hit by a car. We see your love in the way you placed her in the middle of a neighborhood where she’d be quickly found. We see your love in how happy and healthy Baby Girl looks. And we see your love in the note you left, pleading for someone to help her when you no longer could."
The post has been shared nearly 4,000 times on Facebook since, and was featured on popular Instagram account WeRateDogs, which has 2.3 million followers.
"What a compassionate response," one person commented on Facebook. "I didn’t feel as compassionate when I first saw the photos, but you’ve helped me see with a new perspective."
The Wisconsin Humane Society, which cared for Baby Girl over the past two weeks, posted an update May 10 to say that the agency met with Baby Girl's previous owner and was "grateful for the chance to connect with her, and honor her wishes for Baby Girl to find a new home "
Mission accomplished.
The humane society said a bunch of families were eager to meet Baby Girl when she was made available for adoption, and she officially found a new home on May 12.
Looking to add a four-legged friend to your family? Click here to view a list of adopted dogs from the Wisconsin Human Society. If you're based in Minnesota, click here to view animals up for adoption through Minnesota's Animal Humane Society.
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Win 4 Midday" game were:
4-6-7-9
(four, six, seven, nine)
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Win 4 Midday" game were:
4-6-7-9
(four, six, seven, nine) | https://www.chron.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Win-4-Midday-game-17182112.php | 2022-05-18T19:07:16Z | https://www.chron.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Win-4-Midday-game-17182112.php | false | null |
“I get all the news I need on the weather report”. That line is from a classic Simon & Garfunkel song from 1970 capturing the zeitgeist of an era, real or imagined, where the most you had to worry about was what to wear to the beach.
Half a century later, and now the weather itself is the news. The release this week by the UN World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) of its ‘State of the Global Climate in 2021’ was just the latest in a seemingly endless series of dire warnings emanating from the scientific community about the rapidly deteriorating global climate system.
The most direct and visible manifestation of this dangerous climatic disruption is in the escalation of extreme weather events around the world, with a heavy human toll as well as economic damages in 2021 running into hundreds of billions of euros. For those vested interests who have long argued that tackling climate change is “too expensive”, letting it spiral out of control is not proving to be much of a bargain either.
This report is “a dismal litany of humanity’s failure to tackle climate disruption”, according to UN secretary-general, António Guterres. Four crucial climate indicators, namely greenhouse gas concentrations, sea level rise, ocean heat and ocean acidification all breached new record levels in 2021. If these sound technical or abstract, think of them instead as the four horsemen of the coming climate apocalypse.
Were it not for the enormous heat-trapping potential of the world’s oceans, much of the Earth’s land surface would already be too hot for human habitation. Luckily for us, some 90% of all the heat trapped by greenhouse gases last year were absorbed by the oceans.
However, our luck is beginning to run out, with ocean acidification now at its highest level in millennia and threating to unravel marine ecosystems. Further, the ocean itself is heating, with additional warmth now penetrating as far as 2,000 metres deep.
Warming on this scale is “irreversible over time scales of centuries to millennia”, according to the report. Human actions have, in the space of an average lifetime, fundamentally altered the chemistry of both the global atmosphere and oceans, with far-reaching consequences we are only now beginning to truly grasp.
Last year saw a series of climate-fuelled extreme weather events sweep the planet, from deadly floods across much of central Europe and in Henan, China to an unprecedented ‘heat dome’ that shattered temperature records in Canada and the US.
Meanwhile, over a billion people across India and Pakistan are still suffering under almost unbearable heatwave conditions that have persisted since March. Birds have recently been dropping out of the skies in western India as a result of heat exhaustion.
All these extreme events have occurred against a backdrop of global average surface temperature increase of just over 1.1ºC, but only nine days ago, the WMO warned there is an evens chance of one year in the next five breaching the 1.5ºC guard-rail.
This is science fact, not hype. Yet, in what must the greatest communications failure in history, most people in Ireland, even if they understand the basic science, still cling to the mistaken belief that this remains a crisis for people in faraway places or at some future time.
Physics is, however, indifferent to our indifference. As the climate clock ticks towards midnight, we are out of excuses – and we’re nearly out of time. | https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-40875869.html | 2022-05-18T19:08:53Z | https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-40875869.html | false | 2 |
Like many things in life, measuring the breadth of the state of the economy in Wyoming and in its Capital City is no easy matter. Particularly these days.
Things have mostly been steadily improving from some of the greatest economic disruptions brought on by the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, with public health precautions that led some to curtail everyday activities. Both here in Laramie County and in our state as a whole, the business-activity comeback remains a work in progress.
This is the takeaway from a review of the latest state and industry statistics and from interviews by the Wyoming Tribune Eagle in the past week.
Generally, these figures and interviews show, many industries are far along in their return to pre-pandemic good times. Employment, revenue and other figures indicate that jobs are plentiful and business is fairly strong in most industries.
However, the energy sector, the biggest industry in Wyoming, has a longer way to go before its comeback is complete.
Wyoming’s unemployment rate this past March was a seasonally adjusted 3.4%, even lower than the 3.6% for the U.S. as a whole, according to a report Wednesday from the Economic Analysis Division of the Wyoming Department of Administration and Information.
Showing the general strength of economic activity in our state, sales and use tax collections rose 22% this April from the same month last year to a total of $67.7 million, according to Dylan Bainer, the Economic Analysis Division’s principal economist.
The subtleties of understanding the state of the economy in the Equality State were illustrated in just a single paragraph of Bainer’s written synopsis of this Economic Analysis Division’s report: “Relative to February 2020 (before the pandemic hit the labor market in March 2020), total employment has still not fully recovered from the pandemic, primarily due to slow recovery in the mining industry [which includes much of the energy sector]. Compared to February 2020, total employment is down 5,300 jobs, while employment in the mining sector is down 4,700 jobs.
“Meanwhile, other industries, such as retail trade and professional and business services, have more jobs than they did in February 2020. The construction and leisure and hospitality industries have roughly returned to their pre-COVID levels of employment.”
In other words, according to experts, it may take the energy sector longer to recover than for other industries in Wyoming.
“Most of the economy is seeming to be recovered from the pandemic, but the energy sector seems to be lagging behind a little bit,” the economist said by phone. It is “getting pretty close to pre-pandemic levels” for “all the other industries in terms of employment.”
The picture for energy and the economy as a whole gets more complicated when you consider surging prices for natural gas, the regular unleaded gasoline that you put into your vehicle and diesel fuel used by truckers.
Even as many Americans and Wyomingites are feeling the financial pain at gas stations, rising prices correspond with an increase in energy activity in our state.
There were some 7,900 Wyoming oil and gas workers in March, up more than 10% from a year earlier. That has not translated into a return of all of the jobs in the sector that were lost earlier in the public health crisis.
“Those jobs are still slow to come back,” Bainer noted.
One way to measure the strength of oil and gas activity is to count active drilling rigs. There were an average of 15 active oil rigs in Wyoming during the month of April, with another three for “conventional gas.” That is a significant improvement over six and one, respectively, in April 2021.
This is a far cry from the zenith. In figures dating back about 11 years, the highest number of active oil rigs in Wyoming was 40, which last occurred in November 2014, according to Bainer.
For gas, it was 35 in November 2011.
“We’re definitely not fully recovered yet. There are definitely positive signs, but it definitely is still a suppressed industry,” said Ryan McConnaughey, the Petroleum Association of Wyoming’s vice president and director of communications. “A lot of that has to do with some of the issues we are seeing play out across many industries, including the workforce supply crunch, the supply chain issues” such as difficulties getting steel pipe, “and just the fact that a lot of companies are having problems getting access to drilling rigs.”
Because tourism and related activities are the No. 2 industry in our state, and because the price of a gallon of gas can affect whether tourists will drive here, such costs bear watching.
One difference from the past is that now, there is thought to be a lot of pent-up demand to travel due to people previously staying close to home. Such demand is observed in the prices of things like plane tickets, and economists say it is one factor contributing to gas prices hitting new records.
Experts also point to Russia’s war in Ukraine.
“Despite the higher gas prices, AAA still expects a busy year for road travel,” wrote spokesperson John Treanor by email. He noted that a past survey by the group found that people responded that prices at $4 would not much dent their driving.
“Demand for fuel is high, which has contributed to higher prices at the pump,” Treanor said Thursday.
Gas is more expensive than ever, according to the AAA motorists association and others. It was $4.42 Thursday for a regular gallon of unleaded gas, on average, across the country. It was $4.23 in Wyoming, and several pennies less here in Laramie County.
Prices could keep rising, at least for a time.
“Liquid fuels have turned into liquid gold, with prices for gasoline and diesel spiraling out of control with little power to harness them as the imbalance between supply and demand globally continues to widen with each passing day,” wrote Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at the GasBuddy price comparison service. “There’s little, if any, good news about fuel prices heading into summer.”
At Little America in Cheyenne and at other local businesses, this has not been translating into canceled trips, said the resort’s general manager, Tony O’Brien. Nor has it dampened trips to the property’s gas station, he noted.
“Even with high prices, we really haven’t seen less gallons sold,” he said.
Unabated consumer demand for travel should make for a strong summer tourism season, O’Brien said, noting he was not speaking for any of the tourism boards of which he is a member.
“It’s certainly been a strong start to the year, and we’re anticipating a steady summer, similar to last year,” O’Brien said. “We’re a little bit bullish for being ahead of last year for the summer months. I think the travel will be strong.”
He cited the 150th anniversary of Yellowstone National Park as among things drawing visitors to our state.
It is also more expensive to live here, noted O’Brien and others. Recently released statistics from the state and other sources show that prices to buy a home or to rent somewhere to live have been gaining.
This past week’s state report shows that more than 500 single-family residential building permits were approved in Wyoming in 2022’s first three months. That compares to 408 in the first quarter of 2021 and 267 for that same period in 2020. The latest figure set a record, at least dating back to 2010, according to Bainer.
“The 542 single family housing units permitted through the end of March 2022 is quite a bit above average,” he said.
Such brisk demand for housing has translated into rising prices in our city, our county and in the state overall.
In the portion of Laramie County that is outside the city of Cheyenne, for instance, homes, on average, have been above the half-a-million-dollar mark for their selling prices.
Factors like inflation have prompted employers to raise what they pay, businesses and experts say.
“I think that everybody has raised their wages, including us,” said Little America’s O’Brien.
He noted that, in such a competitive market for finding employees, it’s important to have a workplace that itself attracts and retains staff, what he called a good work environment and culture. This, along with a slightly better market for those doing the hiring compared with the height of resignations last year, has helped, he said.
“We’re still looking for people and it’s challenging, but many businesses have at least built up staff levels to a point that we’re not bleeding out every day,” he said.
A locally-based business, Taco John’s, also has been raising pay, making sure its benefits are attractive and trying to be a place where people want to work.
The restaurant, drive-through/pickup and food delivery-app restaurant chain is “providing a fun and fulfilling work environment,” said Chief Marketing Officer Barry Westrum.
“Wage-rate escalation has really gone on for over a year now. As businesses reopened, you just had this gap in terms of the number of employees available” versus what employers needed, and “it’s all across retail,” Westrum said by phone from Minneapolis, where the company has opened a satellite office as part of growth plans. “We’ve been wrestling with it,” and “it’s really putting the employee in the driver’s seat.”
Like other businesses, not to mention consumers, the chain is dealing with higher food prices. Increasing commodity costs for things like cheese and meat means that “we keep a very close eye on the price increases we need to take in order to cover the increased costs, but also to make sure our consumer is willing and able to pay,” Westrum said Friday. “So far, we think we’re doing a good job at it. But we believe that this situation isn’t going away anytime soon.
“Whether you’re McDonald’s or Taco Bell or Burger King or the like, everybody seems to be saying the same thing. The conditions we’re seeing in the economy and in our business are (largely) not geographic,” the executive said. “The consumer concern with inflation and particularly lower-income consumers is affecting traffic in our industry.”
This has translated into some consumers who earn less cutting back on purchases, even as drive-through traffic booms.
Total revenue at Taco John’s has been hitting records, and it is expanding into additional Western states like Arizona, Texas and Utah and moving into the eastern U.S.
As Westrum put it, “Value and convenience, I think that consumers have rediscovered that.” | https://www.wyomingnews.com/laramieboomerang/news/work-in-progress-wyomings-economic-comeback-moves-forward-but-hasnt-been-easy/article_b92f5d99-d4ca-50f9-9b21-61c4730601fd.html | 2022-05-18T19:09:08Z | https://www.wyomingnews.com/laramieboomerang/news/work-in-progress-wyomings-economic-comeback-moves-forward-but-hasnt-been-easy/article_b92f5d99-d4ca-50f9-9b21-61c4730601fd.html | false | 6 |
Class 6A
Region II
Regional Quarterfinals
One-Game Playoff: Waxahachie (18-12-1) vs. Rockwall (24-10-1), 7 p.m. Thursday, North Forney
One-Game Playoff: Rockwall-Heath (30-5) vs. Garland Namaan Forest (24-9), 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Wylie
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Class 5A
Region II
Regional Quarterfinals
Lufkin (27-5-1) vs. Cleburne (28-8)
Game 1: 7 p.m. Thursday, Lufkin
Game 2: 7 p.m. Friday, Cleburne
Game 3: noon Saturday, Christus Trinity Mother Frances Mike Carter Field, Tyler, if necessary
One-Game Playoff: Corsicana (23-4-1) vs. Forney (25-9-1), 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dallas Jesuit
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Class 4A
Region II
Regional Quarterfinals
Spring Hill (28-3) vs. Kilgore (20-11)
Game 1: (n)
Game 2: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Kilgore
Game 3: 1 p.m. Saturday, if necessary
One-Game Playoff: Liberty-Eylau (20-11-1) vs. Bullard (20-13), 7 p.m. Friday, Winnsboro
Region III
Regional Quarterfinals
Carthage (21-8-2) vs. Hudson (25-10-1)
All Games at Nacogdoches
Game 1: 4 p.m. Thursday
Game 2: 7 p.m. Friday
Game 3: noon Saturday, if necessary
One-Game Playoff: China Spring (27-8) vs. Rusk (17-12), 7 p.m. Saturday, Crandall
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Class 3A
Region II
Regional Quarterfinals
Harmony (21-9) vs. Sabine (21-8)
All Games at Hallsville
Game 1: 7 p.m. Thursday
Game 2: 5 p.m. Friday
Game 3: 30 minutes following Game 2, if necessary
White Oak (24-8) vs. West Rusk (23-9)
Game 1: 7 p.m. Thursday, Christus Trinity Mother Frances Mike Carter Field, Tyler
Game 2: 5 p.m. Friday, Whitehouse HS
Game 3: 30 minutes following Game 2, if necessary
Region III
Nacogdoches Central Heights (27-5) vs. Buna (20-9)
Game 1: 7 p.m. Thursday, Jasper HS
Game 2: 4 p.m. Saturday, Hudson HS
Game 3: 30 minutes following Game 2 if necessary
Woodville (23-9) vs. Diboll (32-2)
Game 1: 7 p.m. Friday, Lufkin HS
Game 2: 3 p.m. Saturday, Jasper HS
Game 3: 30 minutes following Game 2, if necessary
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Class 2A
Region III
Regional Quarterfinals
Simms James Bowie vs. Beckville
All Games at Longview HS
Game 1: 5 p.m. Thursday
Game 2: 30 minutes following Game 2
Game 3: 2 p.m. Saturday, if necessary
Douglass vs. Garrison (22-6-1)
All Games at Nacogdoches HS
Game 1: 7 p.m. Thursday
Game 2: 3 p.m. Saturday
Game 3: 30 minutes following Game 2, if necessary
Rivercrest vs. Maud
All Games at Winnsboro
Game 1: 5 p.m. Thursday
Game 2: 30 minutes following Game 2
Game 3: noon Saturday, if necessary
Alto vs. Centerville
Game 1: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Hudson
Game 2: 1 p.m. Saturday, Madisonville
Game 3: 30 minutes following Game 2, if necessary
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Class 1A
Region III
Regional Quarterfinals
One-Game Playoff: Sulphur Bluff vs. Union Hill, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Mount Pleasant
Chester vs. Kennard
All Games at Gary
Game 1: 6 p.m. Thursday
Game 2: 5 p.m. Friday
Game 3: 30 minutes following Game 2, if necessary
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TAPPS
Divison II
State Semifinals
Clay Gould Ballpark
UT Arlington
Division II
Houston Lutheran South (26-9) vs. Houston Second Baptist (22-6), 4 p.m. Wednesday
Fort Worth Christian (19-9-1) vs. Brook Hill (26-3), 7:30 p.m. Wednesday | https://tylerpaper.com/high-school-baseball-pairings/article_b8012aa4-d6d5-11ec-b57a-43a41f218631.html | 2022-05-18T19:09:24Z | https://tylerpaper.com/high-school-baseball-pairings/article_b8012aa4-d6d5-11ec-b57a-43a41f218631.html | false | 1 |
The International Gymnastics Federation announced Tuesday that the Russian gymnast who wore a symbol on his uniform in support of Russia's invasion of Ukraine was handed a one-year ban.
In March, Ivan Kuliak won the bronze medal in parallel bars at the Apparatus World Cup in Qatar.
As he stood on the podium, he displayed the “Z” symbol, which was taped to his chest, the Associated Press reported.
According to the news outlet, supporters of the war have displayed the symbol, which was also seen on Russian tanks and military vehicles.
Ukrainian gold medallist Illia Kovtun was standing next to Kuliak on the podium.
"If the protective measures keeping Russian athletes from competing are still in place on 17 May 2023, the ban shall continue and expire six months after the removal of said measures," the federation said in a news release.
Along with the ban, Kuliak must also return the bronze medal, pay a fine of 500 Swiss francs and pay legal costs of 2,000 francs.
The 20-year-old has 21 days to appeal the decision. | https://www.kbzk.com/news/national/russian-gymnast-receives-1-year-ban-for-wearing-pro-war-symbol | 2022-05-18T19:10:23Z | https://www.kbzk.com/news/national/russian-gymnast-receives-1-year-ban-for-wearing-pro-war-symbol | true | 10 |
Programming that was originally meant to live on the now-shuttered streamer CNN+ will now move over to CNN and HBO Max, Warner Bros. Discovery announced today at its first Upfront presentation for advertisers. Shows moving to the linear CNN network include “Eva Longoria: Searching for Mexico” and “Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy.” Another title that had been meant for CNN+, “Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace” —starring former longtime Fox News anchor Chris Wallace — will move to both HBO Max and CNN in the fall.
It is unknown at this time where the rest of the CNN+ slate will end up, however, or if select CNN+ titles will later arrive on HBO Max further down the road.
Before the launch of CNN+, HBO Max was the streaming home of many CNN titles, including “Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown.” HBO Max is a good place for these shows, as Warner Bros. Discovery shared with advertisers that HBO Max and discovery+ are enhancing the consumer experience with a light ad load, with less than four minutes of commercials per hour on average. Additionally, 80% of viewers watch HBO Max and discovery+ on their TV screens, and half are cord-cutters. According to the company, this extends the reach of advertisers into non-cable homes.
We aren’t sure what the combined streaming service will look like once HBO Max and discovery+ fully merge. However, the variety of content — including CNN titles — offered will certainly attract a diverse audience.
Also, at the company’s Upfront presentation, Chris Licht, chairman and CEO, CNN Worldwide, announced the launch of a topical, long-form news show as well as upcoming titles like “The Story of HQ Trivia,” “See It Loud: The History of Black Television,” “The 2010s,” “Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down” and “Little Richard: I Am Everything.”
The 2023 programming slate is an attempt made by CNN for a comeback as the recently launched streaming service. The short-lived streaming service, CNN+ reportedly saw under 10,000 viewers a day and was shut down at the end of April. It seems that CEO David Zaslav was not about to let this tarnish the newly merged Warner Bros. Discovery.
On CNBC’s Squawk Box, Zaslav said, “We looked at it, and we looked at the data, the number of users … They had spent an enormous amount of money trying to sell an independent product. The subscribers weren’t there. The users weren’t there … when we looked at the data, the business wasn’t there.”
Lasting nearly 30 days, the cable news network’s streaming service spent $250 million to launch the product and another $100 million to promote it. The New York Times reported CNN had planned to spend more than $1 billion on CNN+ over four years, according to sources familiar with the matter. Thus, Zaslav was (rightfully so) unwilling to invest any further into the platform.
But CNN itself isn’t going anywhere, and the Warner Bros. Discovery CEO is bullish on the brand. At the Upfront presentation, the company expressed its determination to reinforce CNN’s role as a top news organization. Licht boasted that CNN is “the number one digital property in the world.”
He added:
The next chapter of CNN is one where we aspire to be a beacon for the kind of journalism essential to a functioning democracy. The time when extremes are dominating cable news. We will seek to go a different way, reflecting the real lives of our viewers and elevating the way America and the world view this medium. We intend to challenge the traditional philosophy of cable news, delivering programming and commentary that questions the status quo, shatters groupthink, holds our leaders on both sides of the aisle accountable to facts and fights fearlessly to get to the truth.
source: TechCrunch | https://www.focustechnica.com/eva-longoria-and-chris-wallace-cnn-shows-will-move-to-hbo-max-and-cnn/ | 2022-05-18T19:14:39Z | https://www.focustechnica.com/eva-longoria-and-chris-wallace-cnn-shows-will-move-to-hbo-max-and-cnn/ | true | 3 |
Deputy head of nurse education Alison Wells, who has worked at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust for eight years, has retired and colleagues bid farewell to her in a specially-commissioned video.
Prior to her latest post, Alison worked in the department as practice education facilitator (PEF) – clinical leadership for nurse education – after a spell being self employed, following a stint at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital.
Before that she spent many years in her home city hospital and where she trained, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, before moving to the West Midlands.
It has been some journey for Alison, 60, who beat breast cancer in 2019 and has influenced hundreds of nurses’ lives and careers, as well as bringing that ‘f’ word – fun – to the workplace.
“I’ve always thought life is too short to take it too seriously,” said Alison.
“Sometimes I’ve got it wrong and it’s got me into trouble on more than one occasion.
“I remember a big meeting at Hollybush House and I said something which I thought was funny but I recall Cheryl Etches, former chief nurse, glared at me from over her glasses and describe it as ‘naughty’.”
Diagnosed in 2018, just when she had been appointed as acting head of nurse education, her cancer journey saw her off sick for six months while she underwent bouts of chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, even still having radiotherapy after returning to work.
But she couldn’t have been more thankful for the care she received at the Davey Centre at Cannock Chase Hospital, where she had chemotherapy, and at New Cross, where she had surgery and recuperated in the Heart and Lung Centre.
Staff were united in their happy memories and respect for Alison, and on the day of her retirement, as a surprise, Building 12 was decked out with old photos – courtesy of husband Tim Gutteridge – banners and balloons.
There were visits from old colleagues, a secret Teams call featuring other staff members, before she was shown the video – which brought her to tears – a buffet lunch and a presentation.
Amid all the thank yous and good lucks for a well-deserved retirement, there were plenty of tributes reflecting Alison’s fun-loving nature – and her caffeine addiction, which was fed by a coffee machine in her office.
Debra Hickman, director of nursing at RWT, said: “You’ve always had a smile on your face, a positive attitude and brought fun.”
Kate Cheshire, head of midwifery and neonatal services, added: “Thanks for sharing your passion and enthusiasm for making leadership stronger in all areas of the trust, but especially within women’s and neonatal services.
“You made laughing while reflecting and learning a reality. I am grateful for your support and reassurance which allowed me to lead my way and not change who I fundamentally am.”
Cath Wilson, deputy director of nursing, whose three words to describe Alison were all ‘fun’ said: “You leave a great legacy for all the people you have supported and influenced over many years and all of the patients they have cared for. I will never forget your aversion to the phrase ‘going forward’ – it always made me laugh.”
Alison, who lives in South Staffordshire, is looking to spend her retirement travelling and seeing more of her family.
She wants to visit her four Northamptonshire-based grandchildren who age from two to 12, and visit France, where she and Tim, also 60 – who is due to retire as an instructor at RAF Cosford in July – have a home.
Alison hasn’t ruled out returning to The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust however.
“People have said ‘you’ll be back by September’ but that’s not part of the plan,” she insisted.
“But you never say never.
“I genuinely think the staff are really lovely and so friendly. I’ve worked at a lot of places and you don’t always get that.” | https://www.expressandstar.com/news/health/2022/05/18/wolverhampton-hospital-staff-bid-farewell-to-popular-nursing-mentor-in-heartfelt-video/ | 2022-05-18T19:19:29Z | https://www.expressandstar.com/news/health/2022/05/18/wolverhampton-hospital-staff-bid-farewell-to-popular-nursing-mentor-in-heartfelt-video/ | true | 1 |
Ever Have a ‘Cereal Taco’? Try One at this Upstate NY Cereal Bar
Cereal in a bowl? That's so yesterday. This popular Upstate New York eatery wants to serve it to you in a taco.
The Cereal Spot in Buffalo is a cereal bar that serves some unique menu items involving breakfast cereals. Of course, you CAN just get a simple bowl of cereal with milk, if you so choose. They have over 200 different boxes of the stuff, including all the popular brands you'd find at the store, and also some rarities you might not.
They have just about every variant of Cheerios ever made -- 16 in all -- as well as international offerings, such as Tim Horton's Timbits Birthday Cake puffs.
But the real stars of the show at the Cereal Bar are its own dessert-like creations -- mason jar sundaes with a cereal base, milkshakes, and their signature cereal tacos. The shell is like a flattened Rice Krispies treat filled with ice cream, topped with your favorite cereal.
Walking into The Cereal Spot is like reliving your childhood all over again. You're immediately transported back to the days of watching Saturday Morning Cartoons, a time when the commercials didn't annoy you. Back then there was always some cartoon mascot hocking the latest must-try cereal, which you then had to convince Mom to buy. The walls in the Cereal Spot are painted with these famous mascots, and the tables are fashioned after cereal boxes as well.
If you find yourself in Buffalo and are looking to satisfy your sweet tooth in an unconventional way, consider the Cereal Spot -- it's part of a balanced breakfast. | https://wibx950.com/buffalo-cereal-bar/ | 2022-05-18T19:20:59Z | https://wibx950.com/buffalo-cereal-bar/ | true | 2 |
Gay student says school stopping run for student leadership
BUNNELL, Fla. (AP) - A 17-year-old gay student who was suspended for leading protests at his high school against Florida's so-called Don't Say Gay legislation says school administrators are now stopping him from running for senior class president.
Because of the disciplinary infractions he received for leading the protests at Flagler Palm Coast High School in March, school administrators are preventing him for running for the elected student body office, Jack Petocz said in a letter posted on Twitter on Tuesday. The school is located about 30 miles (48 kilometers) north of Daytona Beach.
"I am continuing to be punished for standing up for my identity and against widespread hatred," Petocz wrote. "We shouldn't be subject to abuse both in Tallahassee and at-home."
In an email, school district spokesman Jason Wheeler said Flagler Schools was not permitted to speak about individual students' disciplinary records. Requirements for individual on-campus clubs or organizations are set by the schools or clubs themselves, he said.
"The district has no say in setting those requirements or in how those requirements are enforced," Wheeler said.
Petocz is being honored next week with an award at the 2022 PEN America Literary Gala for organizing students to protest the Florida legislation and fighting book bans. PEN America is a New York-based nonprofit that advocates for free speech and is made up of novelists, journalists and other writers.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs the Parental Rights in Education bill at Classical Preparatory school, March 28, 2022 in Shady Hills, Fla. Hundreds of students at a central Florida high school were told they won't get their yearbooks until they're censored. The principal at Lyman High School says one page is out of compliance with school board policy. It shows images of students holding rainbow flags and a "love is love" sign during a protest of Florida's Parental Rights in Education Act, otherwise known as the "Don't Say Gay" law. (Douglas R. Clifford/Tampa Bay Times via AP)
"Jack Petocz is leading his generation in fighting back against book bans and legislative efforts to police how individual identities can be discussed in schools," PEN America said in a news release announcing that the Florida student would be receiving an award.
The Florida legislation, signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis in March, bans classroom instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity in kindergarten through third grade.
More than 500 Flagler Palm Coast High School students walked out in protest of the legislation in early March, as well as thousands of other students around Florida. Petocz says he defied school officials' orders not to distribute 300 rainbow pride flags he had purchased for the protest. He was suspended for four days afterward, he said.
FILE - A new billboard welcoming visitors to "Florida: The Sunshine 'Don't Say Gay or Trans' State. is displayed April 21, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. The Florida Legislature has passed a bill to dissolve a private government controlled by Disney that provides municipal-like services for its 27,000 acres in the Sunshine State. The proposal has been pushed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, and is largely viewed as retribution for Disney's criticism of a new state law that bars instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File) | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-10830503/Gay-student-says-school-stopping-run-student-leadership.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-05-18T19:21:01Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-10830503/Gay-student-says-school-stopping-run-student-leadership.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | true | 6 |
When it comes to growing the country’s economy, SA Breweries (SAB) – a subsidiary of AB-InBev – has proven not to pay lip-service.
This follows making a pledge of R4.5 billion in investment during the recent fourth SA investment conference (SAIC), with spin-offs destined to rejuvenate the ailing township economy.
The company this week marked the visit to South Africa by AB-InBev global CEO Michel Doukeris and SAB CEO Richard Rivett-Carnac, engaging President Cyril Ramaphosa and assuring him that the pledge made at SAIC would be in support of economic growth and sustainability efforts in South Africa and across the continent.
With the alcohol industry value chain contributing about R75 billion to South Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP), Rivett-Carnac said SAB has already begun with the expansion of the breweries “and we will realise the full investment in four years”.
The SAB 2022 pledge included:
- A planned capital expenditure investment of R573 million in Africa.
- A total of R1.9 billion towards returnable packaging – enabling SAB to continue transforming the industry by employing black suppliers.
- Over R8.2 million towards SAB’s Prospecton Brewery in KwaZulu-Natal’s Durban in support of job creation across the value chain – increasing tax revenues and additional GDP for the domestic economy.
- A total of R510 million towards upgrading SAB’s Ibhayi Brewery in the Eastern Cape, to support job creation – leading to 14 000 additional jobs through the value chain and generating R2.5 billion in additional GDP for the economy.
Explained Rivett-Carnac: “Over the last five years, we have invested in transforming our supply chain to not only source close to 95% of our raw materials locally, but also transform our supplier base.
ALSO READ: SAB to invest R920 million in Prospecton and Ibhayi breweries
“Through the SAB Thrive Fund, we have invested more than R200 million in supplier development to drive our local sourcing programme by transforming and growing our suppliers.
“We sustained and helped transform the local glass manufacturing sector through our support of Isanti Glass’s acquisition of Nampak glass.
“This acquisition transferred the ownership and control of a very important manufacturing asset to black industrialist and the staff of the business.
“We believe that local value chains are important and should be protected and secured in order to grow the economy.”
Reflecting on his SA visit, Doukeris said public-private partnerships were “critical to supporting national and continental economic objectives”.
Beer, said Doukeris, was “generally produced locally, distributed locally and consumed locally – making our industry uniquely positioned to provide higher direct economic benefits to support communities and economies around the world, and right here in Africa”.
“AB InBev and SAB remain committed to South Africa and the continent’s economic recovery to help drive a more sustainable and inclusive future,” he said.
Township economy revitalisation, partnership opportunities on investment into Gauteng and exports, have topped a meeting between Premier David Makhura and the company top brass.
SAB plays a crucial role in the province through its plants in Alrode, Chamdor and Rosslyn and the beer ecosystem.
The beer category was a major contributor to economic activity in the Gauteng province – crucial to provincial tourism, with 60% of SAB’s beer brewed in Gauteng.
SAB said the township economy was important for the company, due to the group’s footprint in Gauteng, inclusive of three plants – contributing to the Township Economic Development Act.
It committed itself to revitalising township economies through its responsible trading programmes under SAB Sharp.
Said Makhura: “As Gauteng government, we will do all that is needed to ensure that SAB continues to invest into our township businesses, which is in line with the Township Economic Development Act – I signed a few weeks ago in Soweto.” | https://www.citizen.co.za/business/business-news/3100707/sab-driving-the-sa-economy/ | 2022-05-18T19:22:10Z | https://www.citizen.co.za/business/business-news/3100707/sab-driving-the-sa-economy/ | false | 1 |
The Bitcoin-multiplying fund for crypto-bullish investors is now open for trading
LAS VEGAS, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ICOA Inc. (OTC PINK: ICOA), a publicly-traded Nevada-based company that acquires exciting blockchain-driven ventures, has announced that The ICOA Fund is now live and available for subscription.
As a Bitcoin-denominated sub-fund of a VCC structure regulated under the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), The ICOA Fund's principal strategy is to identify opportunities on the volatility surface, to exploit arbitrage opportunities in key derivatives markets, and to incorporate AI and quantitative methodologies to scale in on promising options.
It offers unparalleled safety features like insurance coverage and underwriting for public offering security insurance (POSI).
The fund's crypto assets are safeguarded through a hybrid infrastructure in custody with CGCX.io, the world's first fully-insured crypto exchange. The fund additionally utilizes a suite of security-focused tools and services provided by Copper.co. Underpinned by multi-award-winning custody, this partnership makes it possible for the fund to reliably and safely acquire, trade, and store cryptocurrencies.
All investors shall be accredited investors as defined by MAS, and shall undergo KYC/AML verification. Investment subscription contracts are also held in custody by regulated entities, and The ICOA Fund digital assets are held in storage secured by multi-signature verification.
The fund's philosophy is based on a maximum of 70% of investment going towards BTC yield generating strategies, and a maximum of 30% into Market Making and liquidity pools of carefully selected projects. The three core trading strategies employed are Covered Call, Negative Gamma, and Volatility Trading. More information on these can be found at https://icoa.fund/trading-strategy/.
ICOA CEO Hadria Wong comments on the launch, "The ICOA team is excited to release The ICOA Fund to the crypto community. By combining our networks, strengths, and visions, we know we are stronger than ever— and look forward to pouring that fortitude back into this exciting project."
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An industry group is urging Ottawa to scrap some COVID-19 measures at Canadian airports as international travellers continue to be bogged down by lengthy delays.
The Canadian Airports Council is calling on the government to drop random tests and public health questions at customs to ease the serious delays arriving passengers face.
Those measures make it four times longer to process people as they arrive than it did before the pandemic, according to Monette Pasher, interim president of the Canadian Airports Council.
While it was fine when fewer people were travelling, it has become a serious problem now with more traffic at airports, she told The Canadian Press.
But with COVID-19 still circulating globally, is now the right time to drop the protocols, even if it means easing the pain for travellers and airports? Health experts aren’t so sure.
“These are unfortunate requirements that are necessary to keep security within our country, and in this case, we’re talking about security from new viral variants,” said Dr. Craig Jenne, an infectious disease researcher at the University of Calgary.
“They are inconvenient but they are, at this time, still a necessity.”
Regular travel demands and COVID-19 rules 'can’t coexist'
Airports are not designed for customs to be such a lengthy process, Pasher said, and the space is not available to accommodate too many people. Airports are also no longer the right place for COVID-19 tests since tests are rarely required in the community now due to testing policy changes, she said.
“Getting back to regular travel with these health protocols and testing in place, the two can’t coexist without a significant pressure and strain on our system,” Pasher said.
Ottawa has already changed its border rules this year, but they must be constantly revisited and tweaked if the situation — at home but especially abroad — allows for it, said Dr. Omar Khan, a professor of biomedical engineering at the University of Toronto.
“If there is pressure from the airport association to have a look at them, then yeah, there should be a conversation to see (if) these policies (are) indeed protecting people the way we think they should and is the benefit from having them in place still there?” he told Global News.
“If they’re not and the tangible benefit isn’t there, then maybe see if there are other ways to ensure people are protected. But we’d have to see more clear data from the airport administrations to see what their argument is, and then also look at it from an epidemiological point of view.”
COVID-19 airport travel-related cases low
COVID-19 testing at Canadian airports have been returning less positive tests over the past few weeks, government data shows.
Between May 1 and May 7, about 2.6 per cent of 25,053 fully-vaccinated travellers tested at airports were COVID-19 positive. Between April 17 and April 23, about 3.4 per cent of 26,451 fully-vaccinated travellers tested at airports were COVID-19 positive.
Nationally, 39,126 tests were performed across Canada between May 1 and May 7, the government said in its latest weekly epidemiology report published May 13. The country logged 24,001 cases during that time, a decrease of 26 per cent compared to the week before.
The number of new reported cases “should be interpreted with caution” due to changes in testing policies across Canada in January, resulting in underestimation, the government said.
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, public health measures designed to limit the spread of the virus have scaled up and down as waves of the virus have come and gone.
Today, they are the least restrictive they have been in months across the country, with some provinces no longer requiring mask wearing indoors and increasing gathering sizes.
This is due in part to a declining sixth wave in Canada, though experts have urged Canadians to exercise caution despite restrictions being dropped.
However, while the provinces are responding to what is happening within their own communities, Ottawa needs to continue to understand what’s coming into the country and how it may impact the pandemic, Jenne said.
“We still have a number of very bad viral hotspots … (that) do present a risk of new viral variants emerging in Canada,” he said.
The World Health Organization said last week new COVID-19 cases reported worldwide continued to fall except in the Americas and Africa, but has warned the world is “blind” to how the virus is spreading because of falling testing rates.
“So as long as there’s a continual threat, and a high threat of new variants globally, we need to be ensuring that those are detected at the border,” Jenne said.
“Random testing, although less effective than screening everybody, is a compromise that we are getting a surveillance of what’s coming in without requiring every individual to test in quarantine that is travelling internationally.”
‘We're not back in a COVID-free 2019 world’
Ottawa is working with the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority to post more screening officers at checkpoints, and the agency is working on hiring even more to ease the pressure at the airports, a spokesperson for the transportation minister said.
The government will not ask airlines to cut back their flight schedules either, they added.
Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the minister of health told Global News Ottawa is “continuously” reviewing its border policies so they are “current and relevant to protecting the health and safety of Canadians.”
“We are aware of long lines and delays at airports across the country and understand traveller frustration. As traveller volume increases, we have worked to build efficiencies and additional capacity at the border. However, travellers should still be prepared to potentially face longer wait times, especially when arriving during peak times,” they said.
All air travellers should be completing their ArriveCAN submissions before landing to expedite their entry into the country, the spokesperson added.
With restrictions easing across the country, yet some remaining at points of entry, Canada finds itself in a tough position that it needs to sort out as COVID-19 continues to change, said Dr. Jason Kindrachuk, assistant professor of medical microbiology and infectious diseases at the University of Manitoba.
“We’re not back in a COVID-free 2019 world. The virus is still circulating, we’ve learned a lot, we’re in a different situation than we were in 2020 but the situation continues to evolve around us,” he said.
“A big part of this is trying to figure out where is that kind of comfortable spot where things can be reduced and reopened and restrictions removed, but we are still able to get enough surveillance coverage that we can identify things as quickly as needed.”
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Oregon Picks up JUCP Punter Ross James Ahead of 2022 Season
Oregon has added a punter to its roster ahead of the 2022 season.
Junior college punter Ross James has committed to the Ducks, he announced on Wednesday.
Ross spent the 2021 season at East Central Community College (Decatur, Miss.). He appeared in nine games and punted 62 times totaling 2,514 yards (40.5 yards per punt). Prior to playing junior college ball, James spent his high school years at Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss.
Of his 62 punts, two were touchbacks and 21 were pinned inside the 20-yard line, with a long of 63 yards.
Punter has been a position to watch for Oregon in the spring, as veteran Tom Snee was not present during spring practice. Head Coach Dan Lanning said after the spring game that Snee was "away" from the program.
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Will Hutchinson filled in for Snee, punting for both the yellow and green teams in the spring game and turning in a respectable performance. However, Hutchinson has entered the transfer portal since the spring game on April 23, leaving Snee as the only punter on the roster.
In the 2021 season Snee played an important role for the Ducks when the offense stalled. In 14 games, Snee punted 44 times for a total of 1,897 yards (43.1 yards per punt) and pinned opponents inside the 20-yard line 17 times, a mark he's improved on in each of his three seasons at Oregon.
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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Some of the details of rate conversations between the nation's four largest railroads will now be included in lawsuits challenging billions of dollars of charges the railroads charged, but this week's mixed ruling from a federal appeals court will also exclude some documents.
The ruling from the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals will likely set up more arguments over evidence as Union Pacific, BNSF, Norfolk Southern and CSX railroads defend themselves against dozens of lawsuits accusing them of conspiring to inflate their rates with coordinated fuel surcharges between 2003 and 2007.
The key to determining what evidence is admissible will be whether the conversations relate to shipments that cross multiple railroads or not. The court said it “defies logic” to exclude discussions about traffic that stays on a single railroad or conversations about all shipments, but federal law does allow railroads to coordinate about shared shipments.
These price-fixing allegations have been creeping through the courts since 2007. The cases used to be part of a class-action lawsuit including as many as 16,000 shippers in a variety of industries, but companies were forced to file their own lawsuits after an appellate court rejected that group approach in 2019.
One of the plaintiffs’ attorneys, Stephen Neuwirth, said the ruling should help the major companies that filed lawsuits — including food producer Campbell Soup, major utility Dominion Energy and carmaker Hyundai — show that the railroads talked about applying fuel surcharges to all traffic to generate profits.
“The court’s ruling will help ensure that a jury can see the evidence of defendants’ collusion, and that railroads are not effectively immune from the antitrust laws,” Neuwirth said.
But railroads praised the ruling Wednesday because it said conversations about the shipments they share can be excluded from the lawsuits.
“We are grateful to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals for recognizing the intent of Congress to prevent normal interline communications from being used to infer unlawful conspiracy,” Union Pacific spokeswoman Robynn Tysver said in a statement.
The other major freight railroads didn't immediately comment on the ruling. In the lawsuits, they have argued their fuel surcharges were legal and simply intended to recover the skyrocketing cost of fuel at the time they were imposed. Similar charges are common in the transportation industry.
The law that lets freight railroads work together to handle shipments they hand off to each other as they cross the country is part of the decisions Congress made when they deregulated railroads in 1980. Even though federal law encourages competition among railroads, they are allowed to coordinate about the shipments they share to ensure the continuity of the nation’s rail network.
The four major railroads handle the majority of the millions of shipments that cross the country each year with Omaha, Nebraska-based Union Pacific and Fort Worth, Texas-based BNSF operating in the Western United States while Jacksonville, Florida-based CSX and Atlanta-based Norfolk Southern compete for freight in the East. | https://www.expressnews.com/business/article/Court-Some-rail-rate-talks-allowed-in-17182145.php | 2022-05-18T19:26:03Z | https://www.expressnews.com/business/article/Court-Some-rail-rate-talks-allowed-in-17182145.php | true | 10 |
New York AG to investigate social media platforms used by Buffalo grocery gunman
May 18 (Reuters) - New York Attorney General Letitia James on Wednesday said her office is investigating social media companies the Buffalo grocery store gunman used to plan, promote and stream the attack that left 10 dead.
James in a Tweet said her office will investigate Twitch, 4chan, 8chan and Discord along with other platforms the shooter used to amplify the attack.
"This terror attack again revealed the depths and dangers of these platforms that spread and promote hate without consequence," she said. "We are doing everything in our power to stop this dangerous behavior now and ensure it never happens again."
The FBI said 18-year-old Payton Gendron, who is white, committed an act of "racially motivated violent extremism" when he opened fire with a semi-automatic rifle on Saturday at a grocery store in a predominantly African-American neighborhood of Buffalo, shooting 13 people.
Gendron, who surrendered to police after the attack, apparently publicized a racist manifesto on the internet and broadcast the attack in real time on social media platform Twitch, a live video service owned by Amazon.com.
Gendron has been jailed without bail on a charge of first-degree murder. He pleaded not guilty.
In a referral letter on Wednesday, Governor Kathy Hochul requested that James "investigate the specific online platforms that were used to broadcast and amplify the acts and intentions" of the suspect, the New York Times reported. Hochul on Sunday said the stream should have been taken down faster.
Hochul also on Wednesday said she hopes to strengthen the state's "Red Flag" law by issuing an order for state police to seek emergency orders to stop individuals from possessing weapons if it is believed that they are a threat to themselves or others, the New York Times reported.
Red flag laws allow courts and local law enforcement to remove guns from people deemed a risk to communities.
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The Weir Group (OTCMKTS:WEGRY – Get Rating) was upgraded by Zacks Investment Research from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a note issued to investors on Wednesday, Zacks.com reports.
According to Zacks, “The Weir Group PLC provides engineering solutions. The company’s operating segment consists of Minerals, Oil & Gas and Flow Control. Oil & Gas segment provides products and service solutions to upstream, production, transportation, refining and related industries. Flow Control segment designs and manufactures valves and pumps. Minerals segment offers provision of slurry handling equipment and associated aftermarket support. It also provides specialist support services to the global power generation, industrial and oil and gas sectors. The Weir Group PLC is headquartered in Glasgow, the United Kingdom. “
A number of other research firms have also weighed in on WEGRY. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their target price on The Weir Group from GBX 1,915 ($23.61) to GBX 2,020 ($24.90) in a report on Friday, April 29th. HSBC raised The Weir Group from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, March 11th. Morgan Stanley upped their price target on The Weir Group from GBX 2,150 ($26.50) to GBX 2,160 ($26.63) in a research report on Thursday, January 27th. Finally, Berenberg Bank reduced their price target on The Weir Group from GBX 2,240 ($27.61) to GBX 2,190 ($27.00) in a research report on Friday, March 18th. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and nine have assigned a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, The Weir Group has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $1,706.60.
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The Weir Group PLC produces and sells highly engineered original equipment worldwide. It operates in two segments, Minerals and ESCO. The Minerals segment offers slurry handling equipment and associated aftermarket support services for abrasive high-wear applications used in the mining and oil sands markets.
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Friday, May 20
Baseball: Kodiak at Homer, 6 p.m.
Softball: Kodiak vs. Kenai and Soldotna at East Addition Park. Varsity vs. Kenai, 2 p.m. and Soldotna, 4 p.m. Junior varsity vs. Soldotna, 6 p.m.
Track: Kodiak at the Region III Championships at Kenai High School.
Saturday, May 21
Baseball: Kodiak at Homer, 6 p.m.
Softball: Kodiak vs. Kenai and Soldotna at East Addition Park. Varsity vs. Kenai, 10 a.m. and Soldotna, 2 p.m. Junior varsity vs. Soldotna, noon.
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The industry has mixed feelings on the progress we’ve achieved for the AAPI community.
In many ways, we are so thankful to have “found each other” in the past two years. In other ways, we continue to be deeply frustrated with the snail’s pace in career advancement, continued racism and lack of empathy as the ongoing target of hate crimes.
2020 was a turning point for all of us in so many ways. The uprising for social justice, the spa shootings in Atlanta and the rise of hate crimes against Asians were, unfortunately, the catalysts we needed to lose our hard-working, heads-down patience with the world.
The comfort we found in our camaraderie created pathways for change. The formation of Asians in Advertising, amplifying the hard work of Gold House and the Stop AAPI Hate campaign are great examples of what we did and can do as a community to support and elevate each other.
But we need more than the energy we create amongst ourselves to rise up and influence change broadly.
There has been little improvement for Asians in corporate America. According to Reuters, in the U.S. we represent 12% of the professional workforce and about 30% of the tech workforce. Yet only 4.4% of Fortune 1000 companies have Asian American directors. According to SHRM, 29 CEOs of S&P 500 companies are of Asian descent, and only four of those are female.
Because Asian Americans are not considered an underrepresented minority, DE&I programs have not been directed toward management diversity, but rather cultural inclusion — missing the moment to cultivate leaders.
Bias and stereotypes continue to stop us in our tracks. We still face the same cliches from primary school: “We are good at math; we all want to be doctors or lawyers; we are hard working, but not vocal enough to be leaders or take risks.”
“There is [still] the perception that AAPIs are not creative,” Kay Hsu, VP of creative at Clinique and former global head of creative shop for Instagram, told me. “There isn’t enough creative representation for AAPIs in leadership roles.”
In order to change that perception, companies need to break through their existing biases, she added. It’s important to push for training and for leadership specifically to understand biases that exist against our community.
“They can’t correct what they don’t understand,” she added. “Don’t assume the work speaks for itself. You need to advocate for yourself.”
But we must also break through our own self-bias. Many of our cultures teach us to be modest, conservative and follow the path provided for us. We all have “don’t rock the boat” ringing in our ears. But the truth is, to succeed, we need to ask for what we want, take risks and create space for ourselves.
“We are taught to assimilate so hard,” Bernice Chao, head of integrated creative at Zambezi and co-founder of Asians in Advertising, said to me. “We take on additional projects only to find out that someone else got the opportunity because you didn’t say no [to doing the grunt work], and others did.”
“It’s time to talk about our struggles,” she continued. “We need to have a ‘visibility mindset’ and not wait for someone else to [create the space] for you. “
In 2020, I co-founded Courage to Rise with Van Tran, VP, experience and digital innovation at Credera, to bring to light the Eastern and Western challenges that Asians face in corporate culture. Risk-taking, charisma and creativity have all been part of the conversation in effort to myth-bust the barriers we face. But talking amongst ourselves will only get us so far.
“We need to be given space to succeed in our industry,” said Ashish Prashar, global chief marketing officer of R/GA. “We work twice as hard to be considered for the same opportunities as others. People’s actions and behaviors undermine us … Believe us when we say that someone is being racist [towards us] because we deal with it on a daily basis.”
While generational change is our goal, there is no time to waste. Leaders need to create space for us by understanding our cultural challenges, including us in succession plans, investing in us with career coaches and opening the door for us with other senior leaders — just to name the things done for others. At the bare minimum, ask us to participate.
And AAPI community, remind yourself every day that we ARE enough.
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The new AERO HVE Wide Mouth mitigates risk without compromising patient comfort
CHESTERFIELD, Mo., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DOVE® Dental Products announces the release of the new AERO HVE Wide Mouth – a single-use hybrid device designed to significantly reduce the risk of airborne aerosol movement caused by instrument use in a dental setting.
The AERO lineup now offers two innovative dental aerosol evacuation solutions that allow for maximum suction and aerosol collection without compromising patient comfort or professional workflow. In May 2020, DOVE introduced the AERO HVE Saliva Ejector, a device that combines high-volume evacuation to capture aerosols with a saliva ejector to capture liquids. Visit our website to learn more about the Aero product family.
The new Aero HVE Wide Mouth sets the standard in both safety and (HVE) High Volume Evacuation, offering a patent-pending, 22mm swivel distal opening, lip-retraction, and three-hole external aerosol control. The innovative design enables closer evacuation management as well as outstanding airborne particle and debris control. Its unique full HVE evacuation valve provides complete backflow protection, which is a first in the industry. Each single-use device enhances patient safety, providing a simple, cost-effective solution for oral health professionals to reduce the spread of COVID-19 using traditional dental instrumentation.
"The DOVE AERO line will set a new industry standard for evacuation valves by providing the safest HVE solutions that snap on existing equipment," said Jim Langeloh, DOVE's Vice President of Sales. "We continually speak with dentists, hygienists and assistants about the challenges of adding tubing, mouthguards, large vacuums, shields, and other gadgets designed to treat patients. The AERO line increases patient safety and backflow prevention, prevents complicated working positions, and is easy to connect. More importantly, it follows CDC recommendations for aerosols management, controlling external aerosol evacuation up to ninety-five percent."
About DOVE® Dental Products: DOVE® Dental Products is dedicated to developing and distributing innovative, cost-effective disposable oral evacuation devices that prevent backflow and eliminate cross-contamination between patients. DOVE products are simple to install and intuitive with performance with no need for sterilization or autoclaving. All products are Made in the USA and manufactured in ISO 13485 facilities.
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Gwen Stefani knows how to wow when it comes to her outfits and rocked a spectacular one during an epic performance
Gwen Stefani is a complete showgirl, and this is always evident with the stunning outfits that she wears whenever she performs.
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During a recent performance the former No Doubt frontwoman looked spectacular in an eye-catching outfit that consisted of a black crop that showed off her toned abs, alongside a piece of plaid cloth and psychedelic trousers. Her entourage also had some extreme looks, rocking checkerboard outfits that came in both pink or black, as Gwen rocked out on the stage.
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She appeared to be having a great time on stage as she pointed out to the assembled crowd that looked to have numbered in the thousands.
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In her caption, she beamed: "Thank u so much for having me @tecate_emblema I'll be dreaming of this night until I see u again luv uuu! Gx."
Fans loved the post, and they quickly flooded the comments with messages of support, as one said: "Love youuuuu!!! Come back soon!"
A second added: "I waited since high school to see you live," while a third simply posted: "Perfect," and a fourth exclaimed: "Te amo. I'll never forget this night."
Gwen wowed with her look
Many more shared strings of heart emojis as they shared their delight that Gwen had performed at the Mexican music festival.
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Gwen always looks show-stopping no matter what she wears, and two of her most recent iconic looks have come from legendary designer Vera Wang.
The fashion icon recently spoke to reporters, and revealed some of the secrets behind Gwen's effortless beauty, as she explained: "She's such a confident performer, a confident woman."
The singer stunned with her Met Gala look
Vera also admitted that a big part of what has made the mom-of-three such an instant fashion icon red carpet after red carpet for decades is how much she knows what she's doing.
She said: "I think the great part about Gwen is that she knows clothes, so that makes it so much easier for any designer."
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Gwen's most recent look by Vera was a jaw-dropping neon green crop top and voluminous skirt with oversized pleats, flower attachments and coordinating gloves that she wore to the Met Gala.
While her look was certainly show-stopping, she surprised, and impressed, audiences when she proved that not only does she know clothes well, but make up too, revealing that she did her own glam for the evening.
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NEW YORK, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Award-winning actor David Hyde Pierce, Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Spike Lee, former NFL player and entrepreneur Leonard Marshall, and Tony Award winner James Lapine will all highlight CaringKind's 26th annual Forget-Me-Not Gala on Monday, June 6th, at The Pierre Hotel in NYC. CaringKind is New York City's leading expert on Alzheimer's and dementia caregiving. The Forget-Me-Not Gala is a way for CaringKind to continue to raise funds to support the myriad of programs they offer. The Purist will serve as the media sponsor for the evening.
David Hyde Pierce will serve as the master of ceremonies for the event. Jon Henes, CEO of C Street Advisory Group, will serve as the Gala Chair. The event will feature music by DJ Mad Marj. In a special ceremony, Spike Lee will present Leonard Marshall with the "Courage and Leadership for Awareness Award." CaringKind's gala features a cocktail reception at 6:30pm, followed by dinner, awards, music, and a live auction at 7:30pm, ending the night with an afterparty beginning at 9:30pm.
The night will honor individuals that have demonstrated unparalleled dedication to providing quality care for individuals and families affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Honorees will also include:
- Daughters InSanity (one of CaringKind's sponsors) founders Ellen Breslow Newhouse, Laura Kane, and Hail Breindel with the "Family Caregiver Award."
- Cofounder and Director of Product for Blue Zones, Nick Buettner, with the "Wellness and Longevity Leadership Award."
- Leonard Marshall, former NFL player, entrepreneur, and advocate, with the "Courage and Leadership for Awareness Award."
- James Lapine, Tony Award winner and Pulitzer Prize Director, with the "Creative Leadership Award."
CaringKind's mission is to create, deliver and promote comprehensive and compassionate care and support services for individuals and families affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The organization achieves their mission by providing programs and services for individuals with dementia, their families, and professional caregivers. CaringKind is also committed to generating public awareness, collaborating with research centers, and informing public policy through advocacy.
In 2021, CaringKind responded to 8,300 helpline calls, initiated 1,000 social work consultations, enrolled over 500 people in their Wanderer's Safety program, and hosted 90 different support groups facilitated by trained leaders both virtually and in person.
This year's auction features comedian Seth Herzog and exciting lots detailed below.
The Paddle Raise will feature the incomparable Lydia Fenet of Christie's Auction House.
LOTS include:
- A stay at an authentic, fully renovated millhouse that sleeps 8, in France, just South of Paris.
- A dinner with Tony Award-winner James Lapine at the new Times Square location of Brooklyn Chop House.
- A luxury getaway to Pink Paradise, with a stay at The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach, golf, area shopping, a visit to The Norton Museum and a Roberto Coin gold and diamond bracelet.
- A romantic weekend to the exquisite St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort in Puerto Rico with dining, golf, and a Six Senses Spa massage for two.
- A New York Sports VIP experience, including tickets for the Yankees and Giants.
- A NYC cultural immersion with a stay at The Equinox Hotel at Hudson Yards, an Equinox Spa certificate, a show at The Shed theater at Hudson Yards, an art tour with renown art advisor Barbara Guggenheim, tickets for The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and a $2500 gift certificate to Wempe Jewelry & Watch Boutique.
Tickets are still available and can be purchase here.
About CaringKind
CaringKind* is New York City's leading expert on Alzheimer's and dementia caregiving. With over 40 years of experience, CaringKind works directly with their community partners to develop the information, tools, and training to support individuals and families affected by dementia. They offer a CaringKind Helpline (646) 744-2900 run by professional staff; individual and family counseling sessions with licensed social workers; a vast network of support groups; education seminars and training programs; early-stage services and a wanderer's safety program. CaringKind believes in the power of caregiving and seek a world where everyone dealing with dementia has the support they need when they need it.
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About Eleonora Tornatore, CEO
Eleonora Tornatore-Mikesh spent almost 14 years at a premier assisted living community as the executive director. More recently Mrs. Tornatore-Mikesh was the CEO of the Alzheimer's Association's Connecticut Chapter. During her tenure of 7 years at the Association she more than doubled revenue and implemented statewide dementia training in over 140 facilities. She created a state-wide early-stage group and secured funding for the state. Mrs. Tornatore-Mikesh also served as chairperson for the Connecticut Assisted Living Association (CALA) where she created a statewide curriculum for an Executive Director course. She served as a representative for the Connecticut Assisted Living Association (CALA) for seven years on a Department of Public Health committee revising regulations for assisted living and the Institute of Senior Living Education. For the last fifteen months she has been a senior executive for an Assisted Living on the Upper East Side, charged with program development. She is currently the President and CEO of CaringKind, the Heart of Alzheimer's Caregiving. She returns to CaringKind having served as an intern under Jed Levine 25 years ago.
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6 Hiking Trails In Texas That Will Lead You To Clear Water, Swimming Holes & Waterfalls
They're all affordable or free to visit!
Hiking is a Texan's favorite pastime, apart from trying to keep cool from a heatwave or chowing down Tex Mex, that is.
There are all sorts of hiking trails in Texas, a couple thousand to give a ballpark number. However, each trail has its own unique feature — whether it be intricate limestone rock formations, an expansive view of a canyon, or a little piece of history.
By far, the most popular hiking trails in the Lone Star State are the ones that lead to different types of water features, and there are a lot of them.
Fresh water creeks, beautiful natural springs, and giant waterfalls are all on this list of hikes to take if you're looking for water.
Lost Maples East Trail Loop
Price: $6
Address: 37221 RM 187, Vanderpool, TX 78885
Why You Need To Go: It's only a 4.4-mile round trip hike that ends with one of the Lost Maples State Natural Area creeks. You can even take the pups off-leash in some areas.
Sawmill Hiking Trail
Price: $3
Address: Zavalla, TX 75980
Why You Need To Go: It only takes an average of an hour and 30 minutes to reach the peaceful Boykin Springs deep in the brush of the Angelina National Forest.
Spicewood Springs Trail
Price: $5
Address: 2236 Park Hill Dr, Bend, TX 76824
Why You Need To Go: This trail is for the more experienced hiker, as it winds and snakes around Colorado Bend State Park. However, it's all worth it for the clear water you reach at the end.
Wolf Mountain Trail
Price: $6
Address: 2585 Park Rd 6026, Johnson City, TX 78636
Why You Need To Go: It's a challenging 11.2-mile roundtrip, but the gorgeous Pedernales River provides water for a few creeks you can stop to cool off in.
Barton Creek Greenbelt Trail
Price: Free
Address: 3755 S Capital of Texas Hwy B, Austin, TX 78704
Why You Need To Go: Barton Creek is one of Austin's most popular tourist destinations, but there are so many other gorgeous water stops you can make along the 12-mile trail.
Window Trail
Price: $15
Address: Big Bend National Park, TX
Why You Need To Go: It's not an impressive waterfall, nor is there a spring you can chill out in, but there is water that collects in the middle of this massive rock formation, and it serves gorgeous views of the rest of Big Bend National Park.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Illinois Lottery's "LuckyDay Lotto Midday" game were:
03-10-17-41-42
(three, ten, seventeen, forty-one, forty-two)
Estimated jackpot: $750,000
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Illinois Lottery's "LuckyDay Lotto Midday" game were:
03-10-17-41-42
(three, ten, seventeen, forty-one, forty-two)
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Russia has been left alone and Ukraine’s military is growing, according to a military expert who spoke on a per-minute basis in a popular program. “For the sake of the gentleman, it doesn’t make sense to fly missiles in the direction of Finland, that looks comical.”
Pekka Mykkänen HS
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In the international the media has aroused great surprise with a program shown on Russian state television featuring a retired colonel Mikhail Hodarenok gave a very straightforward and pessimistic picture of how the Russian war in Ukraine is going.
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Shares of Fox Co. (NASDAQ:FOXA – Get Rating) have earned a consensus recommendation of “Buy” from the fourteen ratings firms that are presently covering the company, MarketBeat.com reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, three have given a hold recommendation and nine have assigned a buy recommendation to the company. The average 1 year price objective among brokers that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $45.60.
A number of research analysts have weighed in on FOXA shares. Wolfe Research raised their price objective on shares of FOX from $51.00 to $52.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 10th. Vertical Research raised shares of FOX to a “positive” rating in a research note on Tuesday, April 12th. UBS Group raised shares of FOX from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and raised their price target for the company from $42.00 to $50.00 in a research report on Monday, January 24th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft raised their price target on shares of FOX from $47.00 to $48.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, February 11th. Finally, Rosenblatt Securities began coverage on shares of FOX in a research report on Tuesday, April 19th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $38.00 price target on the stock.
Shares of FOX stock traded down $1.20 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $33.54. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 220,747 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,887,759. FOX has a one year low of $31.35 and a one year high of $44.95. The company has a market capitalization of $18.88 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.82, a P/E/G ratio of 1.26 and a beta of 0.93. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $38.16 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $39.03. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.64, a quick ratio of 3.36 and a current ratio of 3.73.
A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in FOXA. Kentucky Retirement Systems Insurance Trust Fund increased its stake in shares of FOX by 3.1% in the fourth quarter. Kentucky Retirement Systems Insurance Trust Fund now owns 8,376 shares of the company’s stock worth $309,000 after purchasing an additional 255 shares in the last quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. increased its stake in shares of FOX by 63.6% in the fourth quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 669 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 260 shares in the last quarter. First Merchants Corp increased its stake in shares of FOX by 0.3% in the fourth quarter. First Merchants Corp now owns 90,362 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,333,000 after purchasing an additional 270 shares in the last quarter. Elo Mutual Pension Insurance Co increased its stake in shares of FOX by 1.1% in the fourth quarter. Elo Mutual Pension Insurance Co now owns 24,236 shares of the company’s stock worth $894,000 after purchasing an additional 275 shares in the last quarter. Finally, CENTRAL TRUST Co increased its stake in shares of FOX by 4.0% in the first quarter. CENTRAL TRUST Co now owns 7,674 shares of the company’s stock worth $303,000 after purchasing an additional 294 shares in the last quarter. 56.94% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
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Fox Corporation operates as a news, sports, and entertainment company in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Cable Network Programming; Television; and Other, Corporate and Eliminations. The Cable Network Programming segment produces and licenses news, business news, and sports content for distribution primarily through cable television systems, direct broadcast satellite operators, telecommunications companies, and online multi-channel video programming distributors.
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Fans have been asking questions about the whereabouts of Chioma Rowland, the known girlfriend and baby mama of Nigerian singer Davido.
This comes after Davido’s new girlfriend Ama Reginald has reportedly moved into the singer’s house.
According to reports, the social media influencer now lives with Davido in his house and performed duties as the bonafide replacement for Chioma.
Netizens also suspected that the crooner was the one who purchased the Range Rover SUV she flaunted a few weeks ago.
According to gistangelblog, Ama Reginald now spends more time with the artist, stays in his residence on a regular basis, and cruises in his private jet.
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On the back of that, any netizens have been asking about Chioma. Many believe Davido has made a strong statement about his relationship with the cheff by allowing Ama Reginald to move in with him. | https://www.ghpage.com/davido-new-girlfriend-ama-reginald/236545/ | 2022-05-18T19:52:49Z | https://www.ghpage.com/davido-new-girlfriend-ama-reginald/236545/ | true | null |
I must say, I feel bad for men on college campuses now. Good luck. According to a new report, Joe Biden’s Department of Education (DOE) is planning to roll back Title IX due process regulations after President Donald Trump’s administration restored them.
The Trump-era rule required schools “to respond meaningfully to every known report of sexual harassment and to investigate every formal complaint,” and “apply basic due process protections for students, including a presumption of innocence throughout the grievance process; written notice of allegations and an equal opportunity to review all evidence collected; and the right to cross-examination, subject to ‘rape shield’ protections.”
What’s wrong with that? Objectively, nothing is wrong with it, save for Orange Man Bad.
“It ultimately returns Title IX back to a guilty until proven innocent standard,” Sarah Perry, a senior legal fellow for the Heritage Foundation explained.
In 2011, Barack Obama not only expanded Title IX’s definition of sexual harassment as “any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature,” making colleges and universities responsible for sexual harassment and assaults that occur both on and off campus, but also drastically lowered the standard of evidence in order to increase the likelihood of finding the accused guilty. Schools had to comply or risk losing funding under Title IX—all at the expense of due process for the accused.
It was a terrible policy that went against the American ideal of justice. As we know, false accusations of assault happen, but under Obama’s Title IX interpretation, the accused were now guilty until proven innocent, and good luck trying to prove your innocence because the deck is going to be stacked against you.
Fifteen state attorneys general have already expressed concern about the Biden administration’s plan to roll back due process protections under Title IX.
“Hundreds of successful lawsuits against schools for denying basic due process and widespread criticism from across the ideological spectrum arose from the Obama-era rules,” the statement said. “The rules also resulted in a disproportionate number of expulsions and scholarship losses for black male students.”
Let’s see if Joe Biden cares. | https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/matt-margolis/2022/05/18/in-college-youre-about-to-lose-your-due-process-rights-n1598997 | 2022-05-18T19:53:31Z | https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/matt-margolis/2022/05/18/in-college-youre-about-to-lose-your-due-process-rights-n1598997 | true | 1 |
New York State wants to understand the part internet services may have played in the deadly Buffalo mass shooting. Attorney General Letitia James is launching investigations into Discord, Twitch, 4chan and 8chan over concerns they let the attacker "discuss and amplify" his plans. It was "chilling and unfathomable" that the shooter could post his intentions months in advance without facing consequences, James said.
The perpetrator reportedly talked about his plans for racism-fuelled violence on Discord, 4chan and 8chan. He tried to livestream the entire attack on Twitch. The service took down the shooter's channel within two minutes and has clamped down on attempts to reshare the video, but that didn't stop others from trying to distribute the video on Facebook, Twitter and other platforms. On Discord, meanwhile, the culprit invited others to review his plans half an hour in advance. Both 4chan and 8chan have long focused on an anything-goes approach to content and have been accused of harboring hate speech.
A Discord spokesperson told Engadget the company would cooperate with the investigation. We've also asked Twitch for comment. Discord has a long history of banning extremist chat servers. Likewise, Twitch has previously pulled violent streams and curbed efforts to share the associated clips.
The investigations won't necessarily lead to action against the involved sites. Whether or not they do, the move underscores the pressure on internet services to proactively remove hate and threatening speech, rather than reacting to incidents. | https://www.engadget.com/new-york-discord-twitch-investigation-discord-twitch-193208337.html?src=rss | 2022-05-18T19:54:35Z | https://www.engadget.com/new-york-discord-twitch-investigation-discord-twitch-193208337.html?src=rss | false | 2 |
Reading is the most effective activity to do before bed to aid 7+ hours of sleep, new study finds.
With a large chunk of the British population suffering from poor sleep, many of us are left feeling perpetually tired.
And hunting the elusive holy grail of being well rested can feel like a wild-goose chase.
A fifth of Brits get under five hours of sleep a night, with almost seven in 10 admitting to struggling to get to sleep on a daily basis, according to one study.
The research by GetLaidBeds.co.uk found that reading is the most popular and the most effective bedtime ritual, followed by turning off technology.
And the latter is twice as effective as drinking a cup of tea.
The study also found that almost nine in 10 people who work from their bedroom admit to struggling to get to sleep at night, compared to a tenth who say they work outside their bedroom.
“I’m not surprised by this stat," said sleep expert, Katherine Hall. "Keeping work out of your bedroom will strengthen the mental association between your bedroom and a good night’s sleep.
"If you work from your bedroom, even on a separate desk away from your bed, your mind will still associate that space with work, making your mind run through all of your work stress while you’re trying to relax.”
Taking a walk before bed is 7 times less effective for sleep compared to reading
The survey of 2,010 people also showed that taking a walk before bed is the activity (on a par with journaling), that aids sleep the least, and is seven times less effective than reading.
Further results found that turning off all tech items before trying to sleep was twice as effective as drinking a cup of tea before bed for those who got an average of more than seven hours of sleep a night.
Interestingly, setting out the next day's outfit was found to be three times more effective as a sleep ritual than meditation, with only 37 percent of Brits who meditate before bed getting more than seven hours of sleep.
“This research has uncovered some fascinating data, not least the gulf in efficiency between certain sleep routines that many people believe to be helping them get the sleep they need," said Katherine.
"The most common theme we can see from these results is that establishing a good sleep routine revolves around not overstimulating the brain.
"Whether that’s removing menial tasks from the next day to avoid overthinking in bed or relaxing the muscles through hot water therapy rather than working them through exercise.
"Identifying sleep rituals will be a case of trial and error for many of us. What is evident, however, is that some habits we adopt can be significantly more effective than others if practised correctly.”
The UK's most effective bedtime rituals
1 Reading
2 Turning off technology
3 Praying
4 Taking a hot shower or bath
5 Setting out your clothes for tomorrow
6 Making tomorrow's to-do list
7 Meditating
8 Making a cup of tea
9 Stretching
10 Taking a long walk
11 Journaling
The UK's most popular bedtime rituals
(percentages are based on survey responses)
1 Reading 40%
2 Turn off technology 33%
3 Set out your clothes for tomorrow 20%
4 Take a hot shower or soak in the bath 20%
5 Cup of tea 20%
6 Make tomorrow's to-do list 14%
7 Prayer 13%
8 Meditate 11%
9 Stretch 10%
10 A long walk 7%
11 Journaling 7%
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BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO envoys failed to reach a consensus Wednesday on whether to start membership talks with Finland and Sweden, diplomats said, as Turkey renewed its objections to the two Nordic countries joining.
The envoys met at NATO’s headquarters in Brussels after Finland and Sweden’s ambassadors submitted written applications to join the military organization, in a move that marks one of the biggest geopolitical ramifications of Russia’s war on Ukraine — and which could rewrite Europe’s security map.
The diplomats, who did not want to be named because of the sensitive nature of the proceedings, declined to say who or what was holding up the procedure. They pointed to the messages from many of the 30 NATO allies welcoming Finland and Sweden’s request.
Lithuanian Ambassador Deividas Matulionis told Swedish and Finnish media that the envoys had exchanged views about their national security. “The discussion was about that, but it is up to Turkey to comment,” he said.
NATO officials also refused to provide details. They underlined remarks earlier Wednesday by Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, that “we are determined to work through all issues and reach a rapid conclusion.” Meetings and diplomatic outreach aimed at resolving the problem will continue.
U.S. President Joe Biden voiced optimism on the matter Wednesday.
“I think we’re going to be OK,” he said.
Turkey is the only ally to have clearly voiced its opposition — and while Croatia’s president on Wednesday suggested his country could do the same to secure a tradeoff from Western powers, he’s unlikely to derail the Croatian government’s support for the Nordic pair’s NATO accession.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan insists Finland and Sweden must show more respect for Turkish sensitivities about terrorism. He is refusing to budge over what he says is their alleged support for Kurdish militants.
Erdogan accuses the two countries of turning a blind eye to activities of the banned Kurdistan Workers Party, or PKK, even though the group is on the European Union’s anti-terror blacklist.
“You will not hand over terrorists to us, but you will ask us to allow you to join NATO. NATO is a security entity … Therefore, we cannot say ‘yes’ to depriving this security organization of security,” he said Wednesday.
Croatian President Zoran Milanovic said his Balkan country should follow suit. Milanovic is feuding with Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic on domestic issues.
“We should follow Turkey’s example,” Milanovic said. “Turkey will sell its NATO status at a high price.”
Before Croatia’s lawmakers ratify the Nordic pair’s NATO bid, Milanovic — a socialist — wants a change of neighboring Bosnia’s electoral law in favor of Bosnian Croats. But Plenkovic’ conservative party enjoys a small majority over the socialists in parliament, and would likely carry the vote on Finland and Sweden’s NATO bids.
The day had started off on an upbeat note in Brussels. Stoltenberg had said the military alliance stands ready to seize a historic moment and move quickly on allowing Finland and Sweden to join its ranks, after the two countries submitted their membership requests.
The official applications set a security clock ticking. Russia, whose war on Ukraine spurred them to join the alliance, has warned that it wouldn’t welcome such a move, and could respond.
“I warmly welcome the requests by Finland and Sweden to join NATO. You are our closest partners,“ Stoltenberg said. “We all agree that we must stand together, and we all agree that this is an historic moment which we must seize.”
“This is a good day at a critical moment for our security,” a beaming Stoltenberg said, as he stood alongside the two envoys, with NATO, Finnish and Swedish flags at their backs.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has demanded that the alliance stop expanding toward Russia’s borders, and several NATO allies, led by the United States and Britain, have signaled that they stand ready to provide security support to Finland and Sweden should the Kremlin try to provoke or destabilize them during the time it takes to become full members.
The countries will only benefit from NATO’s Article 5 security guarantee — the part of the alliance’s founding treaty that pledges that any attack on one member would be considered an attack of them all — once the membership ratification process is concluded, probably in a few months.
A senior U.S. defense official said the Pentagon is having ongoing discussions with Sweden and Finland on their security needs to deter Russia as they move toward NATO membership.
The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss private Pentagon discussions, said Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with Swedish Defense Minister Peter Hultqvist Wednesday and they spoke about the interim period.
White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said Wednesday that the U.S. and European allies are “prepared to send a very clear message … that we will not tolerate any aggression against Finland or Sweden” until NATO’s Article 5 kicks in for them.
Sullivan also said Biden asked his national security team and cabinet principals about the risks and benefits of Finland and Sweden joining NATO, and they “unanimously” supported backing the move as both countries are provenly “highly capable security partners.”
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson welcomed the Nordic applications in a tweet and said that “Putin’s appalling ambitions have transformed the geopolitical contours of our continent.” Germany, Italy, the Baltic states and the Czech Republic all spoke favorably about the candidates.
The membership process usually takes eight to 12 months, but NATO wants to move quickly given the threat from Russia hanging over the Nordic countries’ heads.
Public opinion in Finland and Sweden has shifted massively in favor of membership since Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24.
Finland and Sweden cooperate closely with NATO. They have functioning democracies, well-funded armed forces and contribute to the alliance’s military operations and air policing.
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Jari Tanner in Helsinki, Suzan Fraser in Ankara, Lolita C. Baldor, Christopher Megerian and Aamer Madhani in Washington, Jan M. Olsen in Copenhagen and Colleen Barry in Milan contributed to this report.
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RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – It’s a buyer’s market when it comes to jobs.
A report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor found 4.54 million people quitting their jobs in March. It’s left employers scrambling for workers and forcing some to compensate more.
“By tightening the labor supply, the reduction in the labor force participation has put pressure on employers to improve work environments and raise compensation in order to compete for the small pool of available workers and retain the staff they already have,” said Joshua M. Congdon-Hohman, associate professor of economics and accounting at College of the Holy Cross.
The ‘Great Resignation’ has not spared North Carolina. A report from WalletHub found the Tar Heel State had the eighth highest resignation rate among the 50 states and the District of Columbia.
WalletHub’s study found for North Carolina:
- Resignation rate during the latest month: 3.50%
- Resignation rate in the past 12 months: 3.38%
- Overall rank: 8th highest in the country
Dr. Zhike Lei, associate professor of applied behavioral science at Pepperdine University said employers would benefit from helping employees find purpose, having positive support systems and finding value in the intangibles.
“Fundamentally, employees want to feel valued by their organizations and managers and have a renewed and revised sense of purpose in their work. Therefore, rather than relying heavily on one-time financial incentives that are at best a knee-jerk reaction to keep bodies in seats, organizations need to take a hard look at their talent-management strategy and the bottom line,” said Lei.
Alaska had the highest resignation rate with 3.9 percent during the latest month and 4.15 percent in the last 12 months.
New York was reported as having the lowers resignation rate at 1.70 percent for the latest month and 1.95 percent for the last 12 months. | https://www.cbs17.com/news/nc-ranks-8th-in-employee-resignations/ | 2022-05-18T20:00:07Z | https://www.cbs17.com/news/nc-ranks-8th-in-employee-resignations/ | true | 1 |
The Pandemic Isn’t Over–And The Government Is Running Out Of Money To Fight It
A surge in Covid cases is coming—but the federal government may not have the money it needs to fight it.
Congress continues to drag its feet on passing new Covid-19 response funding, despite concern from the White House that a surge in Covid cases will occur toward the end of the year.
“Without timely COVID funding, more Americans will die needlessly,” Biden said in a May 9 statement. “In the fall, if we are hit by new variants, it will be too late to get the tools needed for protection.”
Delaying Covid-19 response funding poses a risk that the country won’t be able to pay for tests or vaccines to prevent the spread of the virus—and potentially save lives.
Why Hasn’t Congress Passed More Covid Funding?
As with all recent matters in Congress, passing more Covid funding comes down to agreeing on a price tag.
The White House initially requested $22.5 billion in new Covid funding in March, according to Politico. The request came as the White House prepares for as many as 100 million Covid-19 cases this fall and winter.
The Senate, however, is only considering a $10 billion package—and its success could depend on whether or not Democrats will go for a vote on immigration or border security. Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT), a lead Republic negotiator on previous Covid funding, has indicated that the Senate won’t approve more funding unless it’s tied to this additional legislation, according to PunchBowl News,
Without fresh funding, the Biden administration won’t be able to obtain—and eventually provide—preventative and life-saving treatments against Covid.
For example, the White House won’t be able to order more vaccines and pills to help prevent and treat these infections, including new vaccines that could better target evolving variants.
The funding is so critical that the White House is reportedly preparing to ration vaccines due to Congress’ impasse, according to Politico. Only Americans at the highest risk of severe illness or death would be prioritized if rationing occurred. The same Politico article reported that some lawmakers have pitched the idea of winding down subsidies to make vaccines and treatments free, and forcing private insurers to pick up the tab.
Aside from providing pharmaceutical methods necessary for prevention and treatment, providing Americans with essential resources to monitor themselves for symptoms of the virus could also be cut short.
The White House, which recently announced a third round of free at-home Covid tests, also stated that Congress’ inaction to pass more relief funds “may jeopardize the federal government’s ability to provide free tests moving forward.”
On May 14, Dr. Anthony Fauci, chief medical adviser to President Joe Biden, emphasized what’s at stake if Congress continues to delay passing additional funding.
“It’s going to be a real problem if we don’t get the funding we ask for,” Fauci said. “This is not the time to pull back or not allow us to get the resources that we need.”
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WASHINGTON, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A pioneering study published today in AACC's The Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine has established transgender reference intervals for common clinical laboratory tests. Reference intervals are essential to high quality medical testing and by determining them for transgender individuals, this research could lead to significant improvements in healthcare for this vulnerable patient population.
View the full study here: https://doi.org/10.1093/jalm/jfac025
At least 80% of transgender people have either taken gender-affirming hormone therapy or want to take it at some point so that they can express their gender in a way that makes them feel comfortable. One side effect of this hormone therapy is that it changes results for common laboratory tests. As a result, there is a critical need for accurate transgender-specific reference intervals, which are the ranges of lab values observed in a healthy population that are used to determine whether individual lab results are normal or concerning. Without accurate reference intervals, clinicians could misinterpret transgender patient test results, which in turn could lead to misdiagnosis and/or inappropriate treatment. To date, a number of studies have looked at the impact of gender-affirming hormone therapy on lab test results. However, most of these studies have included people with medical conditions, which means that their findings can't be used to determine reference intervals for the transgender population.
A team of researchers led by Matthew Krasowski, MD, PhD, of the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, set out to fill this gap in transgender care. To do this, Krasowski's team recruited 175 healthy transgender and nonbinary adults, 93 of whom had been prescribed estradiol (a form of estrogen) and 82 of whom had been prescribed testosterone for at least 12 months. In these study participants, the researchers measured electrolytes, creatinine, urea nitrogen, liver function enzymes, hemoglobin A1c, lipids, and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein. Clinicians routinely test for these analytes to diagnose a broad range of common conditions ranging from diabetes to liver damage to cardiovascular disease.
From this, the researchers found that liver function enzymes exhibited the most significant shift toward affirmed gender. This means that transmasculine individuals taking testosterone had enzymes in the same range as healthy cisgender men, while transfeminine individuals taking estradiol had enzymes in the same range as healthy cisgender women. In participants taking testosterone, creatinine also shifted toward affirmed gender and HDL cholesterol decreased, though changes to these analytes did not occur in the estradiol group. As for the remaining analytes, gender-affirming hormone therapy had minimal impact on them. Using these results, the researchers calculated transgender-specific reference intervals for each of these tests according to Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines.
"Gender-affirming hormone therapy with either estradiol or testosterone is the standard of care for the medical transition of transgender and nonbinary people," said Krasowski. "Here, we established reference intervals for common clinical chemistry analytes in transgender people administered either feminizing or masculinizing hormone therapy. These results help promote evidence-based medical care for the transgender and nonbinary population."
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Can-Am Police-Fire Games invites residents to participate in several events
Can-Am Police-Fire Games organizers announced Wednesday residents will now have the chance to compete in a few of the events.
Space is available for 150 participants to run with and in support of first responders during the 5K (July 27 at 7 p.m.), 10K (July 28 at 7 p.m.) and 21K half marathon road race (July 30 at 7 a.m.).
There is also space for 75 participants in the Cross Country 5K (July 27 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.) and 10K (July 28 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.)
“We think this opportunity to run with and in support of our first responders will be a special memory for a lot of people. And there will be other event opportunities announced soon,” said general manager Jan Wilson.
The Can-Am Police-Fire Games is a multi-sport event which is hosted in either Canada or the U.S. every two years.
Over the six day period, the games range from more traditional sports such as softball, swimming and track, to more participant-focused events such as SWAT competitions and the Toughest Firefighter Alive completion.
Runners interested in participating can register at raceroster.com.
In addition to opening some of the events to residents, organizers also called for first responders to join the Can-Am Games Golf tournament July 26 through July 29.
Play includes two and four-person scrambles as well as individual competitions. Organizers say there is still room for players so emergency responders interested should register now.
Registration for the 2022 Can-Am Police-Fire Games is open at www.windsor2022.ca.
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Sony's latest earbuds are, thanks to numerous recent leaks, no secret, but at least now we can stop guessing about them.
Today, Sony officially revealed its noise-canceling LinkBuds S earbuds.
The buds sport Sony’s Integrated Processor V1 which enables that noise-canceling and reduces distortion while taking little energy from the battery. They have also DSEE Extreme to restore song quality that may get lost in compression.
Delivering this sound are two dynamic 5mm drivers with a water resistance rating of IPX4, allowing them to survive splashes of water.
Ton of features
Starting off the suite of features is Adaptive Sound Control. The earbuds will automatically adjust their sound to suit the surrounding environment, but the amount of adjustment is dependent on where you are located. Sony claims the AI behind Adaptive Sound Control will learn user behaviors and recognize locations you visit often.
The LinkBuds S also has Precise Voice Pickup Technology which functions similar to Adaptive Sound Control. This feature controls the microphones present on both buds to ensure clear phone conservations by automatically suppressing ambient noise.
Sony also included some interesting quality-of-life features. You can enable Speak-to-Chat which will pause the music playing whenever it detects you having a conversation with someone. Proximity sensors are present inside the buds which pause the music whenever you take them out.
If you want even more control, the LinkBuds S has sensors that let you adjust settings, control music apps, and activate Endel, an app that lets you create personalized sound portfolios.
The last set of notable features involves Sony’s recent partnerships. The LinkBuds S works with Google Assistant and Alexa, and has a unique functionality with the AR mobile game Ingress. The title will take advantage of the LinkBuds S’ sensors and features to deliver spatial sound.
And if you’re curious about the battery, the LinkBuds S has a max battery life of 16 hours with noise canceling turned off. The earbuds will launch at the end of May for around $200 in either Black, White, or Cream color.
But if you live in the UK, you can purchase them right now for £179.
Recent hits
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NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift has Grammys galore and now she has a new title — “doctor.”
The superstar received an honorary doctorate of fine arts from New York University on Wednesday, blowing kisses as the crowd roared when she walked toward the stage at a packed Yankee Stadium.
Sporting her signature red lipstick and newly awarded honorary robe, Swift joked to the thousands of graduates assembled: “I’m 90% sure the main reason I’m here is because I have a song called 22.
“I never got to have a normal college experience per se. I went to public high school until 10th grade and then finished my education doing home school work on the floor of airport terminals,” Swift said in her commencement speech.
The singer-songwriter, producer and director said that she began her music career at 15, touring different radio stations across the country. She went on to sell more than 100 million albums and won album of the year at the 2021 Grammys for her album “folkore,” making her the first woman to win the category three times. Her previous wins came in 2010 for “Fearless" and 2016 for “1989.”
She winked at the crowd when Jason King of the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music mentioned her newly rerecorded albums, including “Fearless.”
Swift shared advice with the class of 2022 but offered the warning that, “I in no way feel qualified to tell you what to do. You've worked and struggled and sacrificed and studied and dreamed your way here today. I won't tell you what to do because nobody likes that, but I will however give you life hacks for when I was starting out my dreams as a career.
“Never be ashamed of trying. Effortlessness is a myth,” she said.
Swift concluded her speech by telling graduates that making mistakes is inevitable but “when hard things happen to us, we will recover, we will learn from it, we will grow more resilient because of it. As long as we are fortunate enough to be breathing, we will breathe in, breathe through, breathe deep and breathe out. I am a doctor now so I know how breathing works.
“I hope you know how proud I am to share this day with you," she said. “We’re doing this together so let's just keep on dancing like we’re the class of 22.” | https://www.ctinsider.com/entertainment/article/Taylor-Swift-gets-honorary-degree-from-New-York-17182049.php | 2022-05-18T20:05:18Z | https://www.ctinsider.com/entertainment/article/Taylor-Swift-gets-honorary-degree-from-New-York-17182049.php | false | 66 |
US health secretary tests positive for COVID on Germany trip
BERLIN (AP) — Another member of President Joe Biden’s Cabinet has tested positive for COVID-19.
U.S. Health Secretary Xavier Becerra tested positive for the virus on Wednesday while visiting Berlin, a spokeswoman for the Department of Health and Human Services said. Becerra is fully vaccinated and was experiencing mild symptoms.
HHS spokeswoman Sarah Lovenheim said he will continue to work in isolation.
Becerra was last at the White House last Thursday. He is not considered a close contact of Biden.
Becerra was in Berlin for a meeting of health ministers from the Group of Seven wealthy nations on Thursday and Friday. The meeting’s focus is on drawing lessons from the pandemic, protecting the vulnerable and unvaccinated from COVID-19, and how to ease the strain on health systems.
On Tuesday, Becerra met with Germany’s health minister, Karl Lauterbach. He separately met the head of Germany’s disease control agency, Lothar Wieler, two of the country’s top virus experts and the management of Berlin’s biggest hospital, Charite.
None of their offices immediately responded to requests for comment.
Pictures posted on social media of the meetings with Wieler showed the men standing close together outside without masks, but wearing masks while indoors.
Prior to Berlin, Becerra attended a meeting of health ministers in Bali, Indonesia.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – John Fetterman will resume his duties as Lt. Governor of Pennsylvania on May 23 after suffering a stroke over the weekend and undergoing a successful procedure to implant a pacemaker on election night.
President Pro Tempore of the Senate Jake Corman will temporarily continue to assume the duties of acting lieutenant governor, per a standard process under Pennsylvania law.
Fetterman formally submitted a declaration to the General Assembly that he is able to discharge the powers of Lt. Governor. His duties will be reinstated four business days after filing the declaration.
Corman assumed the duties as acting Lt. Governor on May 17 as Fetterman underwent the pacemaker procedure.
Fetterman was taken to Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital on Friday after feeling ill while campaigning for U.S. Senate. Fetterman won the Democratic Senate race with more than 50% of the vote on Tuesday night.
Fetterman’s campaign said in a statement that the stroke was caused by a clot from his “heart being in an A-fib rhythm for too long.” His campaign says doctors believe he didn’t “suffer any cognitive damage” and that he’s “feeling much better.”
Fetterman, 52, released a video on social media appearing to be in good spirits from his hospital room.
Fetterman, who is 6-foot-8, has been open about his push to lose weight in the past. He weighed in at over 400 pounds before losing nearly 150 pounds in 2018.
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Taylor Swift’s Public Outings Always Keep Fans Guessing! Photos of Her Rare Appearances
Keeping things private! When Taylor Swift walks a red carpet, it’s kind of a big deal. The songstress is definitely an A-lister, but she’s rarely *actually* in the public eye.
In May 2022, she made a rare appearance at the New York University graduation and even took home an honorary doctorate degree after making a speech to the 2022 graduates.
“I know it can be really overwhelming figuring out who to be and when. Who you are now and how to act in order to get where you want to go,” the songstress said, in part. “I have some good news: it’s totally up to you. I also have some terrifying news: it’s totally up to you.”
This isn’t the only example of a time when Taylor totally shocked fans by stepping out. During her Reputation era, she got a — dare we say — reputation for staying under the radar.
“No one physically saw me for a year,” she explained in her January 2020 Miss Americana documentary. “And that was what I thought they wanted.”
Elsewhere in the Netflix film, she further discussed her decision to step out of the spotlight.
“When people decided I was wicked and evil and conniving and not a good person, that was the one that I couldn’t really bounce back from, because my whole life was centered around it,” she shared. However, finding boyfriend Joe Alwyn — whom she referred to as “someone who had a really wonderful, normal, balanced kind of life” — helped her get through this time in her career.
Because the two of them are so private, fans are obsessed with seeing them together. Although they’ve been together since 2016, the pair have yet to walk a red carpet together. While she doesn’t speak out about their romance, Taylor did explain to in November 2020 that her Folklore song “Peace” was reflected in their relationship and “rooted in my personal life.”
“I, oftentimes, in my anxieties, can control how I am as a person and how normal I act and rationalize things, but I cannot control if there are 20 photographers outside in the bushes and what they do and if they follow our car and if they interrupt our lives. I can’t control if there’s going to be a fake weird headline about us in the news tomorrow,” Taylor said at the time, noting that Joe understands that their “privacy” is “really just trying to find bits of normalcy.”
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NEW YORK, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PM360, the premier information resource for marketing decision makers in the pharmaceutical, biotech, diagnostics, and medical device sectors, has named Erin DeRuggiero, CEO of TI Health, as one of the 2022 PM360 ELITE 100 in the Data Miners category. Now in its eighth year, the PM360 ELITE (Exceptional • Leaders • Innovators • Transformers • Entrepreneurs) represent the most influential people in the healthcare industry today.
The PM360 Award honors Erin's achievements and contribution to her organization, and the differentiated insights and analytics perspective she brings to the healthcare industry. This recognition comes only a month after being named one of twenty-eight Women of Distinction by MM+M, an annual round-up of women breaking boundaries and contributing to innovation in healthcare, analytics, marketing, and media.
"It's an honor to be recognized alongside such an inspiring group of ELITE innovators and strategic thinkers," said DeRuggiero. "Our Affiniti™ insights & analytics platform makes omnichannel personalization a reality and I'm thrilled I get to be a part of solving pressing market challenges for our customers through data and technology."
The PM360 ELITE Awards were established in 2015 to recognize individuals and teams who have made a significant impact on the life sciences and healthcare industries throughout their careers. More than 500 submissions were received, and nominees were evaluated and selected by the PM360 editorial staff based on their accomplishments; testimonials from their bosses, clients, and colleagues; and supporting evidence that reflects the impact of their efforts. A total of 100 winners were selected across 20 categories, including Creative Directors, Data Miners, Digital Crusaders, Disrupters, Drug Researchers and Developers, Entrepreneurs, Environmental Champions, Launch Experts, Leaders of the Future, Marketing Teams, Master Educators, Mentors, Patient Advocates, Philanthropic Heroes, PR Gurus, Sales MVPs, Strategists, Talent Acquisition Leaders, Tech-know Geeks, and Transformational Leaders.
"Our industry accomplished great things during the pandemic to ensure people could be protected against COVID, treated for it, and still access all of the other medications they need, but this disruption to our world also revealed ways in which our industry could be even better," says Anna Stashower, CEO and Publisher of PM360. "Many of this year's winners sprang into action to improve areas the pandemic exposed as needing changes, including addressing health equity, social determinants of health, clinical research, patient access and affordability, and much more. That's what makes them the most influential people our industry has to offer—their ability to push the industry forward to make healthcare better for all."
The winners were profiled in PM360's May 2022 issue. You can read their profiles online at https://www.pm360online.com/the-2022-pm360-elite-100.
Additionally, the 2022 ELITE 100 will be celebrated at the annual ELITE Awards Event, which will be held at 230 FIFTH in New York City on July 13th starting at 7 PM EST. A special keynote address from Uber ELITE Winner Mikael Dolsten, MD, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer and President, Worldwide Research, Development, and Medical, Pfizer Inc., will kick-off the celebration.
Tickets for the event can be purchased at https://www.pm360online.com/elitetickets.
About TI Health
TI Health is a data driven marketing and predictive analytics company, delivering omnichannel insights and activation solutions for healthcare companies and pharmaceutical brands. TI Health's proprietary predictive analytics platform Affiniti™ uses machine learning to map content, messaging, and channel strategy preferences of HCPs for leading pharmaceutical brand marketers in the United States.
For more information about TI Health's products and services, visit http://www.tihealth.com or follow us on LinkedIn to new developments at https://www.linkedin.com/company/tihealth
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PM360 is the premier, must-read magazine for marketing decision makers in the pharmaceutical, biotech, diagnostics, and medical device industries. Published monthly, PM360 is the only journal that focuses on delivering the full spectrum of practical information necessary for product managers and pharmaceutical marketing professionals to succeed in the complex and highly regulated healthcare environment.
The journal's targeted and insightful editorial focuses on issues that directly impact critical decision making, including: Planning and implementation of cutting-edge strategies, trends, the latest technological advances, branding/marketing, advertising/promotion, patient/professional education, sales, market research, PR, and leadership. Additionally, the "360" in the title signifies the span of this critical, how-to info with personal and career insights for an enjoyable and thought-provoking read.
By providing the full circle of enriching content, PM360 is truly an indispensable tool for busy and productive marketing professionals to stay at the top of their game.
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No more streaming-only debuts for Oscar hopefuls
(AP) - The Oscars are getting back to normal, eligibility-wise. After two years of pandemic-related adjustments, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Wednesday that Oscar hopefuls will once again have to launch their films in movie theaters.
Qualifying films are allowed to premiere “day and date” in movie theaters and on a streaming service, but their theatrical run must go for a minimum of seven consecutive days with at least one showing a day in one of six approved major metropolitan areas. The locations are still Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta and the San Francisco Bay Area.
The rules and changes for the 95th Academy Awards in 2023 were approved by the organization’s board of governors at their most recent meeting, where they determined the eligibility window would return to the standard calendar year. The board also said that individual films may submit no more than three songs for the best original song award.
The organization also distributed updated guidelines for award campaigns to “maintain a high degree of fairness and transparency” in how film companies and individuals promote eligible films for awards. Those guidelines focus on promotions, screenings, contacting members and hospitality.
One rule says that “no promotional materials, or anything of value, may be given to members at screenings or otherwise.” Another specifies that prior to nominations, no promotional materials, or anything of value, may be given to members at screenings or otherwise” and after nominations until polls close, “screenings may not include any receptions, entertainment, complimentary food and beverage, or other hospitality.”
It also limits the number of emails members can receive about a specific film per week and says that music branch members may not directly contact other members of the music branch to promote the nomination of any song or score. Nor should music branch members attend any screenings or events with live performances of eligible music.
The academy reiterated that members should make decisions “based solely on the artistic and technical merits of the eligible films and achievements.” Consequences for violating the guidelines include disqualification and possible suspension or expulsion from the academy.
The 95th Oscars will be held in Los Angeles on March 12.
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Bob Mackie, the designer who drew the sketch for a crystal-covered gown once worn by Marilyn Monroe, said "it was a big mistake" for Kim Kardashian to wear the dress at this year's Met Gala.Early in his career, Mackie worked as a sketch artist for Paramount costumier Edith Head, and Jean Louis, for whom he illustrated the skin-tight gown worn by Monroe when she sang "Happy Birthday, Mr. President" to John F. Kennedy in 1962."I thought it was a big mistake," Mackie said during an interview with Entertainment Weekly, published on Monday. "(Marilyn) was a goddess. A crazy goddess, but a goddess. She was just fabulous."Nobody photographs like that. And it was done for her. It was designed for her. Nobody else should be seen in that dress," he added, according to Entertainment Weekly.CNN has reached out to representatives of Mackie and Kardashian for comment.Kardashian wore the glittering gown in honor of the 2022 Met Gala theme, which was based on America's Gilded Age, a 30-year era in the 19th century when industrialization increased the country's wealth gap. She had the dress on just for a few minutes on the red carpet, before changing into a replica for the remainder of the event.She styled the dress with blonde, slicked-back hair — possibly a reference to Monroe's signature platinum locks — and a white stole.The museum and events franchise Ripley's Believe It or Not! lent Kardashian the dress, having bought it at an auction in 2016 for $4.8 million. No adjustments were allowed to be made to the original gown, according to her agreement with Ripley's."I am so honored to be wearing the iconic dress that Marilyn Monroe wore in 1962 to sing 'Happy Birthday' to President John F. Kennedy," Kardashian said in a post published on her verified Instagram account at the time."Thank you Ripley's Believe It or Not! for giving me the opportunity to debut this evocative piece of fashion history for the first time since the late Marilyn Monroe wore it. I am forever grateful for this moment," she added.Kardashian's decision to wear the dress sparked criticism from heritage industry bodies, including the International Council of Museums (ICOM)."Historic garments should not be worn by anybody, public or private figures," the ICOM, an international governing body for heritage organizations, said in a statement earlier this month."Although the dress belongs to a private collection, the heritage must be understood as belonging to humanity, regardless of which institution has custody of the property," ICOM added."As museum professionals, we strongly recommend all museums to avoid lending historic garments to be worn, as they are artifacts of the material culture of its time, and they must be kept preserved for future generations," ICOM said.After working with Head and Louis, Mackie became an internationally acclaimed costume designer whose clientele has included stars such as Cher, Whitney Houston and Dolly Parton.He was nominated for three Academy Awards and earned nine Emmys, and was honored with a retrospective at the Museum at the FIT in 1999 for his contribution to fashion and costume design, according to his website.
Bob Mackie, the designer who drew the sketch for a crystal-covered gown once worn by Marilyn Monroe, said "it was a big mistake" for Kim Kardashian to wear the dress at this year's Met Gala.
Early in his career, Mackie worked as a sketch artist for Paramount costumier Edith Head, and Jean Louis, for whom he illustrated the skin-tight gown worn by Monroe when she sang "Happy Birthday, Mr. President" to John F. Kennedy in 1962.
"I thought it was a big mistake," Mackie said during an interview with Entertainment Weekly, published on Monday. "(Marilyn) was a goddess. A crazy goddess, but a goddess. She was just fabulous.
"Nobody photographs like that. And it was done for her. It was designed for her. Nobody else should be seen in that dress," he added, according to Entertainment Weekly.
CNN has reached out to representatives of Mackie and Kardashian for comment.
Kardashian wore the glittering gown in honor of the 2022 Met Gala theme, which was based on America's Gilded Age, a 30-year era in the 19th century when industrialization increased the country's wealth gap. She had the dress on just for a few minutes on the red carpet, before changing into a replica for the remainder of the event.
She styled the dress with blonde, slicked-back hair — possibly a reference to Monroe's signature platinum locks — and a white stole.
Cindy Ord/MG22/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue
Kim Kardashian attends The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating "In America: An Anthology of Fashion" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2022 in New York City.
The museum and events franchise Ripley's Believe It or Not! lent Kardashian the dress, having bought it at an auction in 2016 for $4.8 million. No adjustments were allowed to be made to the original gown, according to her agreement with Ripley's.
"I am so honored to be wearing the iconic dress that Marilyn Monroe wore in 1962 to sing 'Happy Birthday' to President John F. Kennedy," Kardashian said in a post published on her verified Instagram account at the time.
"Thank you Ripley's Believe It or Not! for giving me the opportunity to debut this evocative piece of fashion history for the first time since the late Marilyn Monroe wore it. I am forever grateful for this moment," she added.
Kardashian's decision to wear the dress sparked criticism from heritage industry bodies, including the International Council of Museums (ICOM).
"Historic garments should not be worn by anybody, public or private figures," the ICOM, an international governing body for heritage organizations, said in a statement earlier this month.
"Although the dress belongs to a private collection, the heritage must be understood as belonging to humanity, regardless of which institution has custody of the property," ICOM added.
"As museum professionals, we strongly recommend all museums to avoid lending historic garments to be worn, as they are artifacts of the material culture of its time, and they must be kept preserved for future generations," ICOM said.
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Actress Marilyn Monroe sings "Happy Birthday" to President John F. Kennedy at Madison Square Garden, for his upcoming 45th birthday.
After working with Head and Louis, Mackie became an internationally acclaimed costume designer whose clientele has included stars such as Cher, Whitney Houston and Dolly Parton.
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The Sanderson sisters had to wait 300 years for a virgin to light the Black Flame candle in the first Hocus Pocus movie, but the sequel finally has an official release date.
Entertainment Weekly reports that Hocus Pocus 2 will come to Disney+ on September 30, 2022.
Production on the highly anticipated follow-up to the 1993 Halloween classic started in November.
The actresses who played the original Sanderson sisters: Sarah Jessica Parker, Bette Midler and Kathy Najimy, will be featured in the sequel.
Doug Jones will also return as Billy Butcherson.
EW reported that Disney gave audiences a sneak peek at rough-cut footage from the movie. According to EW, it showed "two young girls lighting the Black Flame Candle, which summons the central witches as Midler squeals, 'Lock up your children! Yes, Salem, we're back!'" then cut to a musical number. | https://www.turnto23.com/news/national/hocus-pocus-2-coming-to-disney-in-september-reports | 2022-05-18T20:23:21Z | https://www.turnto23.com/news/national/hocus-pocus-2-coming-to-disney-in-september-reports | true | 11 |
Parents sue Apple alleging Amber Alert sound damaged son's hearing
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Parents in Texas are suing Apple for gross negligence and fraud after their son experienced hearing loss – allegedly caused by an Amber Alert on its AirPods earbuds.
The plaintiffs, parents Carlos Gordoa and Ariani Reyes, and their son, identified as B.G., claimed that the AirPods were defective because they "failed to automatically reduce or limit notification and/or alert volumes," according to a lawsuit filed Monday in a federal court in San Jose.
The son, who was 12 at the time, was watching Netflix on his phone in May 2020 and wearing his earbuds in his right ear when an Amber Alert produced an "ear-shattering" sound, according to the lawsuit.
The parents claimed that the loud noise "ripped open" their son's right eardrum, leaving him with permanent hearing loss, vertigo, and dizziness, according to the lawsuit.
"We are very sad, frustrated, and we are also a little bit angry," said Reyes in a video statement. "Because he was just a regular, healthy, athletic boy and his life has changed."
B.G. was a soccer player and was "doing well in his soccer journey", said Reyes, but the injury made a negative impact.
"This boy’s life has been severely altered because Apple did not provide a warning about the volume levels of its AirPods, leading to his permanent hearing loss," Tej Paranjpe from PMR, one of the lawyers for the family said in a statement. "Had Apple designed the AirPods to self-adjust to safe levels or provided warnings about the volume increases associated with alerts, this boy would be living a normal life."
Apple did not immediately respond to KTVU's request for comment.
The company has also not responded in court.
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Nigeria has all it takes to become a truly great nation more than it is now, and efforts must be made to choose the best leadership for the country in the 2023 elections, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN.
Prof. Osinbajo stated this yesterday during his meeting with stakeholders and delegates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, continuing his nationwide consultations.
Earlier Tuesday morning in Abuja, the Vice President was formally presented with the award for Leadership Person of the Year 2021 at this year’s Leadership Newspapers’ Annual Conference and Awards ceremony.
Before he proceeded to the venue of his interaction with the APC delegates and stakeholders in Kano, the Vice President stopped by the scene of Tuesday morning’s explosion in Sabon Gari area of the State, to commiserate with the families of victims and people of the State.
During his interactions with APC stakeholders, the VP observed that the delegates can make the difference in setting the country on the right course for 2023 while emphasizing his capacity and readiness to make a difference as president if elected.
“Nigeria can be really truly greater than this. We have everything to be great. Anything that you want in this country, you can get it. But we must make the efforts ourselves to choose the right leadership. All I can say to you is that your role as delegates, is important, especially in the coming primaries and elections
“All the experience that God has given me, having served as Vice President for seven years, is so that when the opportunity arises, I will use it for the service of this country. I am very well prepared for the job. And you are the people that are going to make that difference. You and I working together can make a difference in this country.”
Noting that Nigeria has the potential to be among the greatest countries in the world, the VP said, “If God helps me and I become president, we will change this country for good.”
Speaking at the explosion scene earlier, Prof. Osinbajo condoled with the governor and people of Kano over what he described as a very sad and unfortunate development.
Commiserating with the families of victims and the injured, the VP said, “we are here just to say how deeply regrettable this incident is, and to pray that the Lord God Almighty will comfort the families of all of those who have lost their lives. And to say that the peace and security of all individuals and all residents in our States are the responsibility of all. We pray that this sort of terrible incident will not repeat itself.”
Prof. Osinbajo received a warm welcome to the State on arrival by the State Governor, Umar Ganduje, and other State government officials, as well as an exuberant reception from residents on his way to the venue and at the venue of the delegates’ meeting.
The VP’s convoy was heralded on the streets of Kano, amid singing, dancing and supporters hailing the Buhari administration and the VP. Residents waved and supporters lifted their banners, everyone in a joyful mood as the VP acknowledged cheers every step of the way and at every stop with an impressive turnout everywhere.
Welcoming the VP to the State, Governor Ganduje described him as a “committed second in command” and loyal deputy to President Muhammadu Buhari.
“Having been a deputy governor for 8 years and now governor for seven years, I know it all, what it takes to be a deputy. I congratulate you for being a successful deputy of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” said the Governor.
Advocating for zoning, the Kano State Governor added that Nigeria’s next president in 2023 should come from the Southern part of the country. “We believe in that and respect that and we shall vote for that.”
*“Your Excellency, thank you for coming to Kano, which I can say is your home, because you have visited here several times,” the Governor said.
Similarly, the Majority Leader in the House of Representatives, Hon. Alhassan Ado Doguwa, added that the vice president is renowned for his commitment, dedication, and for patriotism.
“Above all, we have known Osinbajo for loyalty. He is a loyal deputy to our own father, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. It is, therefore, my wish that Allah will continue to guide you, protect you, and keep the APC united,” Doguwa stated.
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Thomas J. Baskind Establishes Endowed Scholarship At Fordham University
CARRYING ON A TRADITION OF ASSISTING FUTURE GENERATIONS OF STUDENTS
His time at Fordham was always near and dear to his heart.”
NEW YORK, NY, US, May 18, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Baskind family is pleased to announce that the Thomas J. Baskind Endowed Scholarship has been established to provide opportunities to deserving students at Fordham University. — Thomas Baskind
While at Fordham, Baskind was the recipient of two Joseph Medill Patterson scholarships in journalism in 1966 and 1967 - his junior and senior years. The awards of $1,000 each, instituted by “The News” in memory of its founder and publisher, felt Baksind demonstrated a commitment to journalism. The scholarships also saw Baskind congratulated by Robert F. Kennedy as he wished him the best in his future career.
This new endowment ensures other students have the opportunity to excel at Fordham, a prestigious New York University. Always a champion of his Alma-Maters, Fordham held a special place in Baskind’s heart. The scholarships he received presented him with a valued opportunity which he actively appreciated throughout his life.
The first of Baskind's new endowment was awarded at the Scholarship Donors and Recipients Reception, April 25, 2022 at Manhattan’s University Club. More than 200 students and 91 donors attended the celebration, which allows for scholarship recipients to meet and connect with the donors who have helped to fund their education. Recipients were quick to point out that these scholarships offer peace of mind.
“His time at Fordham was always near and dear to his heart.” said Thomas Baskind’s son, who was in attendance at the dinner.
Baskind was born in 1947 in Astoria, Queens. He graduated from St. Francis Prep in 1964 before attending Fordham University. While there, he was a member of the Fordham Club. He then went on to earn a Master's Degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s School of Journalism. He was a member of Sigma Delta Chi and the Association for Education in Journalism and was a guest lecturer at Fordham University Communications Department.
Thomas went on to earn a Master's Degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (School of Journalism). His graduate thesis was titled: “Conflict as a Simplifying Reporting Technique: a question of press responsibility”
With his education in journalism as a foundation, Thomas Baskind, who passed away in 2012, had a successful and varied career, including positions at Field and Stream Magazine, Editor of Lighting Design & Application, Vice President of CBS Sports, and Director of Global Vendor Management at Deutsche Bank. Later in his career, he was a self-employed sales consultant and Sales Manager.
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Human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), says the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami; the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige; the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva; and the Minister of Women Affairs, Pauline Tallen, who attended the Federal Executive Council meeting on Wednesday only did so as observers since they had resigned last week.
Falana said this in a chat with The PUNCH on Wednesday while reacting to news that the ministers attended the meeting presided over by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.).
This is just as the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, told State House correspondents that only Buhari could determine the fate of the four ministers who had been hosted at a valedictory ceremony last week only for them to make a U-turn and dump their political ambitions.
Responding to a question, Falana said, “They only attended FEC as observers because the President already held a send-off for them. So, they are only observers and even the minister of information has said it is left for the President to determine their fate.
“Nigeria is not a banana republic. It is embarrassing for the President to invite them to a send-off ceremony they voluntarily attended and one of the outgoing ministers even thanked the President,” said Falana.
The senior advocate said as far as the constitution is concerned, the resignation of a minister takes effect once the letter of resignation is received by the appointing authority.
“For the avoidance of doubt, section 306 (2) thereof provides that ‘The resignation of any person from any office established by this constitution shall take effect when the writing signifying the resignation is received by the authority or person to whom it is addressed or by any person authorised by that authority or person to receive it,’”.
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Meanwhile, Lai Mohammed said the fate of the affected ministers will be determined by the President.
According to Mohammed: “…about ministers returning or not going, I think you need to give me more time so that I can tell you exactly what the situation is. Right now, I need to cross-check. I need to confirm again from Mr President what the situation is.”
Citing the killing of some policemen in Anambra State, he added that “We did warn Facebook to please, do more than what they are doing now. And I must say that their response was quite encouraging. They said they are going to do much more.”
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ODESSA, Texas — The West Texas Food Bank has announced that it has received a much-needed protein donation.
The Kiolbasa Smoked Meats Company has generously donated 5,000 pounds (about twice the weight of a Clydesdale horse) of the Links of Love special sausage, which is an all-pork dinner sausage that is fully cooked, that is easy to cook.
The Kiolbasa Smoked Meats Company has a storied tradition of giving. Founder Rufus Kiolbasa was a meat salesperson during World War 2.
During this time, he often found himself in tears as he had to choose who would receive the meat rations. That experience would stick with Rufus when he officially opened Kiolbasa Smoked Meats in 1949.
His compassion for his fellow man is a focus for the company and has been so for 70-plus years.
“We are so excited to receive this donation of protein at a time when the cost of pork products has skyrocketed due to inflation,” said Libby Campbell, CEO of the West Texas Food Bank. “Without partnerships like this one through Kiolbassa’s Links of Love, many of our neighbors would be going without these high-quality, high protein meats. We cannot thank them enough for this donation.”
The West Texas Food Bank (WTFB) is a nonprofit hunger-relief organization that distributes donated and purchased food through a network of over 100 Partner Agencies in 19 counties throughout West Texas.
The WTFB supports the nutritional needs of children, families, and senior citizens through strategic partnerships with civic and corporate groups and private donors.
Every dollar donated helps provide two meals for the hungry, and 92 cents of every dollar goes directly to feed hungry West Texans.
Founded in 1985, the WTFB is a member of Feeding America (feedingamerica.org), the nation’s largest network of hunger relief organizations.
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US citizen, Chinese officials charged with spying on dissidents
The Justice Department announced on Wednesday that an American citizen and four Chinese officials had been charged with allegedly spying on prominent pro-democracy activists and dissidents.
Officials have charged Queens, N.Y., resident Wang Shujun and four officials from the Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS) — Feng He, Jie Ji, Ming Li and Keqing Lu — with allegedly carrying out a scheme to collect information on dissidents and activists to then be given to the Chinese government.
“As alleged in the indictment, He, Ji, Li and Lu acted as Wang’s handlers, directing Wang to target specific individuals and groups that the PRC [People’s Republic of China] considers subversive, such as Hong Kong pro-democracy activists, advocates for Taiwanese independence, and Uyghur and Tibetan activists, and obtain information on particular topics and matters of importance to the MSS,” the Justice Department said in a release.
Court documents allege that Wang helped establish an anti-Chinese government, pro-democracy organization in his area and allegedly used his reputation to provide information to the Chinese officials and the government on human rights leaders and activists.
Officials found 163 “diary” entries that were provided to the four indicted Chinese officials and others which cataloged the information he collected, according to the department.
“In addition to this conduct, the indictment alleges that Wang transferred and possessed telephone numbers and contact information belonging to Chinese dissidents to the MSS, as well as making materially false statements to federal law enforcement, falsely denying that he had contacts with PRC officials or the MSS,” the Justice Department said in their release.
The Justice Department said that Wang would be arraigned at a future date; he was arrested in mid-March. The four Chinese officials have not yet been detained.
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The wait is over, Harrison Hot Springs – the pool is finally set to open again.
Tourism Harrison announced via social media that beginning May 21, the Harrison Hot Springs Public Mineral Pool will be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with the possibility of expanding hours in the near future.
The pool has been closed since the early days of the pandemic, and in recent months, its closure has become a growing concern among a vocal group of residents and beyond. Judging by the comments on the announcement, the pool reopening after such a long time is nothing short of very welcome news.
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One wedding and a funeral — and a birth. That gorgeous house, never mind the leaky roof. Some sunshine, too! More bone-dry quips from Maggie Smith. And oh, the clothes — silks and satins, tulles and tiaras. What could go wrong?
Why, nothing, of course! Would YOU mess with the “Downton Abbey” formula?
This second Downton feature film is technically called “Downton Abbey: A New Era,” but could just as well be called “Downton Abbey: Really More of the Same But Slightly Later” — and that would be totally fine with the adoring fans of this endlessly durable six-season TV series. They flocked to the first film in 2019, and they'll flock to this film, too, which is lighter, funnier and nothing if not clear in its purpose — giving a loyal audience a good time. After a few years of pandemic life, that would include more real estate porn, more stolen glances and hidden yearnings amid the period furnishings, more exquisite vintage clothes (no, we shan’t stop talking about the clothes), and some happy endings. And more Maggie! Of course.
To add a splashy bow on top, there’s a visit to Downton from splashy Hollywood, and a family field trip to the French Riviera. Dishy actors Hugh Dancy and Dominic West bring a little romance, and French film vet Nathalie Baye brings the kind of icy hauteur only the French can hope to muster (and master).
As for the swath of moviegoers unfamiliar with the show — oh, them! — that’s another story. For those who don’t know their Sybils from their Ediths, or can’t sketch a Crawley family tree on the fly, the film makes no real effort to explain the background, and with a ready-made audience, the creators likely felt no need. ( There ARE helpful refresher video s on YouTube if you really want to do some homework.)
Reliably (if not subtly) written by series creator Julian Fellowes and directed this time by Simon Curtis (fun fact: husband of Elizabeth McGovern aka the beloved Cora Crawley), the film begins in 1928, nine months after we left off. It starts with a jolt of happiness — the wedding of Tom Branson (Allen Leech) and Lucy Smith (Tuppence Middleton). Because of their unique backgrounds, this wedding unites aristocrats with servants in celebration — but the more important ensemble, truly, is what Lucy's wearing. The vintage veil, the pear-and-diamond tiara, and that glittery Juliet cap ... yes, we’re angling for a job with the costume department.
The festivities are barely over when the Dowager Countess, Violet Crawley (Smith) summons close family. Seems she's been bequeathed a villa in southern France by a mysterious Frenchman and has decided to leave it to her great-granddaughter Sybbie. With furrowed brow, ever-sensible Lady Mary (Michelle Dockery) asks Granny if she'd considered saying no. ”Do I look as if I’d turn down a villa in the south of France?” Violet asks. Touché, Dowager Countess.
Road trip! It’s the first time we’ve watched the family leave UK shores when Violet’s son Robert (Hugh Bonneville), wife Cora, daughter Edith (Laura Carmichael) and a few others accept an invitation, fraught as it may be, from the mysterious donor’s son. The villa, near Toulon in real life, is of course spectacular — maybe the job of “Downton” location scout is open? — even if the reception from the donor’s widow (Baye) is way too chilly for the Cote D’Azur.
So why would a random Frenchman gift a villa to Violet? Maybe he wasn’t so random? In any case, good thing Robert is distracted, because back at Downton, a Hollywood film crew is marauding through the place. You see, dashing director Jack Barber (Dancy) has offered a huge sum for a month on location — a sum that’ll help fix that roof — for his latest silent film starring Guy Dexter (Dominic West as Gable-esque leading man) and Myrna Dalgleish (Laura Haddock as a Jean Harlow lookalike).
It’s fun to watch the film-within-a-film unfold, especially as it impacts the starstruck servants, who end up playing more of a role than expected. Also unexpected is the spot of trouble that arises when the film hits financial woes — silent films are on the way out, and the “talkie” is the new big thing. But Myrna, alas, has a Cockney accent that won’t fly — just listen to her say the words “haute couture.”
As for Violet, she's predictably unimpressed by Hollywood, but ever-practical. “We got through the war,” she pronounces. “We can get through this.” Movie acting fills her, though, with contempt: “I’d rather earn a living down a mine."
Well, luckily for us, Smith does not earn her living down a mine. At 87, she's still the best reason to keep coming back. In the end, “A New Era” is a misnomer of a title — not much has changed, which actually may be the best gift to “Downton” fans. After a tough couple of years, you could do worse than this, the latest in what may end up being a line of sequels as long as the Crawley bloodline.
“Downton Abbey: A New Era,” a Focus Features release, has been rated PG by the Motion Picture Association of America “for some suggestive references, language and thematic elements. ” Running time: 125 minutes. Two and a half stars out of four.
MPAA definition of PG: Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.
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Mumbai, May 19: Lucknow Super Giants on Thursday (May 18) became the second team to qualify for the IPL 2022 playoffs while notching up a thrilling 2-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders.
Gujarat Titans have already qualified and they will finish as the top team in the league phase. LSG, though qualified, will have to wait for other matches’ result to know where they will finish — 2nd or 3rd.
If they finish second, then LSG will face GT in the IPL 2022 Qualifier 1 on May 24 at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Here we are looking at how LSG qualified for the IPL 2022 playoffs — route to playoffs, key players and stats.
1 LSG Route to playoffs
March 28: LSG lost to GT
March 31: LSG beat CSK (2 pts)
April 4: LSG beat SRH (4 pts)
April 7: LSG beat DC (6 pts)
April 10: LSG lost to RR
April 16: LSG beat MI (8 pts)
April 19: LSG lost to RCB
April 24: LSG beat MI (10 pts)
April 29: LSG beat PBKS (12 pts)
May 1: LSG beat DC (14 pts)
May 7: LSG beat KKR (16 pts)
May 10: LSG lost to GT
May 15: LSG lost to RR
May 18: LSG beat KKR (18 pts, Qualified).
2 Key Players for LSG, Stats
KL Rahul: Rahul led the LSG from front and for once we saw him as an engaging, emoting captain. Whether it is field placing or bowling changes, Rahul looked part of it, and he did not seem to be a reluctant leader. He was confident about the decisions he made and led the team from the front. Gautam Gambhir and Rahul seemed to have struck a nice chord as coach and captain.
Matches: 14, Runs: 537, Avg: 48.81, 100: 2, 50: 3.
Quinton de Kock: The South African handled the three-point role of wicketkeeper, opener and a senior member of the side with ease. The LSG benefitted immensely from his assured presence on the field. QDK repaid LSG’s faith in gold when he blasted a 70-ball 140 against KKR that spurred them into the playoffs. De Kock also made his runs at a wonderful strike rate of 149.
Matches: 14, Runs: 502, Avg: 38.61, 100: 1, 50: 3.
Deepak Hooda: This was a real unexpected bonus for the LSG. Hooda provided meat and muscle to the Lucknow middle-order with consistent contributions. He worked as a wonderful link between the top order and the bevy all-rounders who batted in the lower middle-order.
Matches: 14, Runs: 406, Avg: 31.23, 100: 0, 50: 4.
Mohsin Khan: It is safe to assume that not many would have heard let alone seen Mohsin Khan, the strapping left-arm pacer. Mohsin broke into the LSG line-up a bit late and has made a mighty impression. His economy rate is an astounding 5.93 across 8 matches.
Matches: 8, Wickets: 13, Best bowling: 4/16
Avesh Khan: The pacer continued his good run in the IPL, and this time for the LSG. Avesh had occasionally gave away some runs but he also picked up wickets at crucial junctures and the Lucknow side will be hoping for Avesh to carry on that form in IPL 2022 playoffs as well.
Matches: 12, Wickets: 17, Best bowling: 4/24
Jason Holder: Holder did not have great time with the bat in the IPL 2022. But with the ball he made some telling contributions. His run rate over 9 might suggest that he was expensive but the West Indian also brought crucial breakthroughs at the right juncture.
3. LSG Captain’s comments
KL Rahul, LSG Captain: I should probably get paid more for games like this. We had missed games like this, in this season. There haven't been many games that have gone down to the last ball, maybe some which went to the last over. Happy to be on the other side. We could easily have been on the losing side and have gone back home thinking we lost due to some poor cricket. Good way to finish the last game of the league season.
“Credit to both teams to make such a brilliant game of cricket. Can't say we held our nerves better because it was a matter of three runs. For Stoinis to execute those plans in the last two balls to get us the win, was brilliant. We batted well, started well with the bat. We knew that KKR would come hard at us, credit to them as they kept playing good shots.
“The only talk during timeouts was to back your best balls. The minute we went away from the plans was when it became easier for the batters. Good learning for us. Wins like these help to keep the team together. I was a spectator today in the last few overs. He (De Kock) was striking the ball so crisply and cleanly.
“What we lacked in some of the games were that the guys who were having good days weren't winning us games. Guys getting 30s and 40s had to get us 80s and 90s, and that's exactly what he did. Everyone has been brilliant, starting with Lewis, that catch was brilliant.
“He's been struggling with tummy issues for the last few weeks, been in and out of the team. Never easy. Didn't get to bat today. But that's what you want to see from players, their desire to contribute in any way possible.
“Mohsin has been outstanding for us in the last few games. He's got the skills but the key thing has been his knowledge of when to use those skills. He'll be donning the Blue jersey soon the way he is going.”
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Raise makes Ohio State’s Day one of highest-paid coaches
By MITCH STACY
AP Sports Writer
Ohio State plans to hike Ryan Day’s annual salary to $9.5 million as part of a two-year contract extension that will put him among the nation’s highest-paid college football coaches. Day’s raise makes him the latest coach to crack $9 million per year, putting him in company with Alabama’s Nick Saban and Clemson’s Dabo Swinney and in line with recent megadeals given to Michigan State’s Mel Tucker and LSU’s Brian Kelly. In three seasons, Day has led the Buckeyes to a 34-4 record, including 23-1 in the Big Ten. | https://keyt.com/news/2022/05/18/raise-makes-ohio-states-day-one-of-highest-paid-coaches/ | 2022-05-18T20:44:05Z | https://keyt.com/news/2022/05/18/raise-makes-ohio-states-day-one-of-highest-paid-coaches/ | false | null |
Pac-12 scraps divisions moments after NCAA paves way
Moments after the NCAA Division I Council tossed out requirements that dictate how football conferences can determine a champion, the Pac-12 announced Wednesday that it was scrapping its divisional format for the coming season.
The Pac-12 will now match the teams with the highest conference winning percentages in its title game after 11 seasons of matching winners of the North and South divisions.
Other conferences are expected to follow, most notably the 14-team Atlantic Coast Conference. The ACC is looking to implement a new scheduling model as soon as 2023.
NCAA rules previously required football conferences that want to play a championship game to split into divisions if they cannot play a full round-robin schedule.
“Our goal is to place our two best teams in our Pac-12 football championship game, which we believe will provide our conference with the best opportunity to optimize CFP invitations and ultimately win national championships,” Pac-12 Commissioner George Kliavkoff said. “Today’s decision is an important step towards that goal and immediately increases both fan interest in, and the media value of, our football championship game.”
The D-I Council also approved Football Oversight Committee recommendations meant to aid with roster management, lifting the yearly scholarship cap of 25.
While the maximum of 25 so-called initial counters would be scrapped under the proposal for the next two years, the overall scholarship limit of 85 per team in the Bowl Subdivision and 63 in the Championship Subdivision will remain in place. The change, backed by the American Football Coaches’ Association, is aimed at helping teams replenish rosters that have been thinned by transfers.
Still pending was a proposal to set designated periods when players can enter the transfer portal and be immediately eligible at a new school. Coaches proposed two, multiweek dates, starting after the completion of the regular season in late fall and after spring practices typically end in late April.
The Pac-12 said its current nine-game conference schedule based on divisions will be unchanged for the 2022 season, but models for future seasons will be reviewed.
The ACC is considering a 3-5-5 model for football scheduling that would have teams playing three opponents as permanent scheduling partners annually then rotating the other 10 teams over two seasons in the eight-game schedule (five one year, five the next).
The change addresses two issues with the current seven-team divisions and one permanent cross-over rival set-up: Conference members going years without playing each other and imbalanced divisions that have at times created lopsided matchups in the league title game.
Without divisions, a conference would be more likely to have its two most accomplished teams in its championship game and improve its chances of having a team or two selected to the College Football Playoff.
The Big Ten and Southeastern Conference are also considering future scheduling models and whether to stick with divisions.
The Big 12 is pondering a return to a divisional setup as it prepares to welcome four new members in 2023, which could increase the number of teams in the conference to 14, at least temporarily.
Texas and Oklahoma are set to leave the Big 12 after the 2024 season and join the Southeastern Conference. Incoming Big 12 members BYU, Cincinnati, Houston and UCF are expected to join the conference by 2023.
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AP Sports Writer Aaron Beard contributed.
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Seattle’s favorite chaos-clown returns to the stage with an all-new show about God knows what. Really. She’s not releasing details about the new show, aside from the fact that it features accompaniment by "enfant musicale Mr. Chris Jeffries," so there will probably be some singing. But who cares what it's about? If it’s Dina, it’ll be a guaranteed hoot. A self-described “tragic singer, horrible dancer and surreal raconteur,” Dina’s shows grab hold of the audience and throttle them to within an inch of their lives with bizarre storytelling, demented cabaret, and costumes that have their own costumes. “Well, I’ve never seen THAT before,” you will find yourself saying — that is, if you can catch your breath amidst all the gasping. The next day you will wake up and wonder if it was all a dream, until you look in the mirror and discover that thanks to an evil witch’s curse, YOU are now Dina Martina. Then you’ll wake up again and wonder if THAT was a dream.
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EU unveils $220bn plan to ditch Russian energy
Brussels plans to spend $314bn by 2030 to end its dependency on Russian oil and gas imports.
The European Commission has announced a 210 billion euro ($220bn) plan to end its dependency on Russian fossil fuels in a span of five years and speed up its transition to green energy.
The move comes as the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, Europe’s top gas supplier, has prompted the EU to rethink its energy policies amid sharpened concerns of supply shocks.
“We are taking our ambition to yet another level to make sure that we become independent from Russian fossil fuels as quickly as possible,” EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday in Brussels when announcing the package, dubbed REPowerEU.
Moscow supplies 40 percent of the bloc’s gas and 27 percent of its imported oil, and EU countries are struggling to agree on sanctions against the latter.
The bloc’s dash to ditch Russian energy stems from a combination of voluntary and mandatory actions. Both reflect the political discomfort of helping fund Russia’s military campaign in a country that neighbours the EU and wants to join the bloc.
An EU ban on coal from Russia is due to start in August, and the bloc has pledged to try to reduce demand for Russian gas by two-thirds by year’s end. Meanwhile, a proposed EU oil embargo has hit a roadblock from Hungary and other landlocked countries that worry about the cost of switching to alternative sources.
The measures include a mix of EU laws, non-binding schemes, and recommendations to governments in the EU’s 27 member countries, who are largely in charge of their national energy policies.
Taken together, Brussels expects them to require 210 billion euros in extra investments by 2027 and 300 billion euros ($314bn) by 2030 on top of those already needed to meet the bloc’s 2030 climate target. Ultimately, it said the investments would slash Europe’s fossil fuel import bill.
“RePowerEU will help us to save more energy, to accelerate the phasing out of fossil fuels and, most importantly, to kick-start investments on a new scale,” von der Leyen said.
Those investments include 86 billion euros ($90bn) for renewable energy and 27 billion ($28bn) for hydrogen infrastructure, 29 billion euros ($30bn) for power grids and 56 billion euros ($59bn) for energy savings and heat pumps.
The Commission said some investments in fossil fuel infrastructure would be required – 10 billion euros ($10bn) for a dozen gas and liquefied natural gas projects, and up to two billion euros ($2.1bn) for oil, targeting land-locked Central and Eastern European countries that lack access to non-Russian supply.
Campaigners said those investments risked locking the EU into long-term reliance on CO2-emitting gas, worsening climate change and high energy prices. The Commission said new gas infrastructure should be able to switch to carry renewable hydrogen in future.
Brussels wants countries to finance the measures using the EU’s COVID-19 recovery fund, which contains more than 200 billion euros ($209bn) of unspent loans.
The Commission will also sell extra carbon market permits from a reserve over the next few years to raise 20 billion euros ($21bn). Some analysts warned that could dampen carbon prices, undermining the price signal to shift to low-carbon energy.
To spearhead the plans, the Commission proposed a higher legally-binding target to get 45 percent of EU energy from renewable sources by 2030, replacing its current 40 percent proposal.
That would see the EU more than double its renewable energy capacity to 1,236 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, and be aided by a law allowing simpler one-year permits for wind and solar projects. The EU also proposed phasing in obligations for countries to fit new buildings with solar panels.
Another target would cut EU energy consumption by 13 percent by 2030 against expected levels, replacing its current 9 percent proposal. The EU is negotiating laws to renovate buildings faster to use less energy, and said voluntary actions such as turning down thermostats could cut gas and oil demand by 5 percent.
The legally binding targets require approval from EU countries and legislators.
The EU plan includes a short-term dash for non-Russian gas supplies to replace the 155 billion cubic metres (4,061cu feet) Europe buys from Moscow each year. Europe’s gas demand is expected to drop 30 percent by 2030 to meet climate targets, but for now, countries rely on the fuel to heat homes, power industry and produce electricity.
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Southeastern Louisiana University celebrated 1,119 graduates during two separate commencement ceremonies in the University Center on Saturday, May 14.
Of that total, 132 were from Livingston Parish.
Southeastern graduates included 366 men and 753 women, who were receiving 16 different degrees and representing 23 states and 15 countries.
Candidates for associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees were honored.
The university awarded its highest academic honor, the President’s Medal for Academic Excellence, to 11 students with the highest cumulative grade point average in the university’s five colleges.
Medal recipients were:
– College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences: history major Stephen Gay Benton, of Metairie; music major Marina Burguete Diago, of Spain; history major Lauren Gwendolyn Guillory, of Abita Springs; and psychology major Emily Elizabeth Montelepre, of Folsom.
– College of Business: accounting major Sandra Aden Lelleck, of Tickfaw.
– College of Education: elementary education major, grades 1 – 5, Madeleine Elizabeth Abadie, of Mandeville; and early childhood education majors, PK – 3, Samantha E. Conley, of Mandeville, and Payton Audrey Onellion, of Denham Springs.
– College of Nursing and Health Sciences: kinesiology major Hannah Irene Robertson, of Zachary.
– College of Science and Technology: mathematics major Hunter Hollie, of Ponchatoula; and biology major Kaitlynn Joy Margavio of Covington.
Additionally, former Louisiana Senate President John A. Alario, Jr. was presented an honorary doctor of humanities (LHD) degree in a separate ceremony.
A 1965 graduate of Southeastern, Alario was recognized for his lifetime of public service, including his 48-year tenure in both the Louisiana House of Representatives and the Senate, as well as his civic service with numerous non-profit organizations, and his support over the years to Southeastern.
Listed below are the Livingston Parish natives who received associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees:
Doctoral Degrees
Springfield
Beatrice L. Traylor, Educational Leadership Ed.D.
Masters Degrees
Albany
Chelsea R. Umbach, Educational Leadership
Denham Springs
Adrian D. Badon, Educational Leadership
Joshua D. Hinkel, Counseling
Haley S. McDermitt, Educational Leadership
Amber N. Thibodeaux, Nursing
Springfield
Shawn Johnson, Applied Sociology
Walker
Michael B. Cutrer, Executive MBA
Kristina V. Dunlap, Educational Leadership
Bachelors Degrees
Albany
Cierra R. Disedare, Biological Sciences
Vincent L. Hart, Biological Sciences
Maya A. Thibodeaux, Nursing
Maiah D. Woodring, Biological Sciences
Savannah L. Woodward, Art
Denham Springs
Sawyer J. Abbott, History
Trevor S. Abbott, Information Technology
Brandon J. Ardoin, Information Technology
Hunter T. Arnold, Business Administration
Keli L. Berry, Mid Sch Spec Ed M/MOD Grd 4-8
Malik H. Bodiford, Business Administration
Michaela M. Bozeman, Mid Sch Spec Ed M/MOD Grd 4-8
Kayla R. Callicott, Mathematics
Jennifer A. Calloway, Art
Kayla C. Campbell, General Studies
Angelle E. Cangelosi, General Studies
Brandon A. Cannella, Engineering Technology
Merrisa L. Chapman, Social Work
Chelsie C. Collums, Health Systems Management
Madison R. Delaune, Marketing
Taylor Dougherty, General Studies
Amber E. Dutsch, Biological Sciences
Amber J. Easterly, Business Administration
Glenn P. Falcon, III, Occupational Health, Safety, and Environment
Preston J. Faulkner, General Studies
Layton T. Fontenot, General Studies
Rachel M. Ford, Art
Stephanie D. Godfrey, Music
Gillian T. Grance, Art
Abbigale G. Guidry, Communication
Patrick A. Holwager Jr, Nursing
Clinton T. Hoover, Business Administration
Trevor C. Jenkins, Finance
Mary N. Kennedy, Human Sciences
James L. King, Accounting
Kyleigh R. Lane, Health Sciences
Phoenix M. LeBlanc, Biological Sciences
Delayne E. Lee, Health Systems Management
Alayna F. Lott, Marketing
Alyssa D. Lott, Management
Kennedy R. McEachern, Communication Sciences & Disorders
Layne E. Miley, Biological Sciences
Sydney S. Norris, Spec Educ M/MOD Grades 1-5
Payton A. Onellion, Early/Childhood Education Grades PK-3
Lauren M. Patrick, Management
Stewart J. Peeler, Marketing
Julian C. Porta, Business Administration
Ty G. Pourciau, Industrial Technology
Ashly S. Rodriguez, World Languages
Amy M. Saniford, Spec Educ M/MOD Grades 1-5
Zoie R. Sedberry, Kinesiology
Blayne N. Shepherd, Communication Sciences & Disorders
Sarah Shoun, Kinesiology
Dillon P. Songy, Criminal Justice
Madison L. Sunde, English
Katelyn N. Till, Early/Childhood Education Grades PK-3
Vincent T. Ton, Nursing
Darian M. Truxillo, Health Sciences
Courtney L. Webster, Nursing
Madison S. Wilson, Nursing
French Settlement
Jesse C. Allen, Occupational Health, Safety, and Environment
Samantha L. Wicker, Business Administration
Holden
Hailey L. Cowart, Psychology
Blake A. Crayton, Criminal Justice
Brannon N. Gloyd, Industrial Technology
Kaylee M. Patterson, Health and Physical Educ K-12
Victoria P. Richardson, English
Averey N. Rost, Health Systems Management
Livingston
Emily R. Bankston, Management
Madison G. Cade, Kinesiology
Caleb P. Charpentier, Biological Sciences
Alivia A. Ellenberger, General Studies
Victoria Hart, Biological Sciences
Lacey N. Hunt, Nursing
Natalie A. Johnson, General Studies
Natalie A. Keller, Biological Sciences
Deon J. Landor, Marketing
Casie McCormick, Nursing
Logan T. Mendoza, Supply Chain Management
Karly A. Murphy, Nursing
Mariana A. Pliego, Nursing
Caroline V. Simmons, Biological Sciences
Jacob L. Varnado, Biological Sciences
Jerica D. Waller-LeBlanc, General Studies
Landon J. Wascom, Industrial Technology
Maurepas
Madeline N. Harper, Psychology
Laigen L. Loupe, Nursing
Stephanie R. Ranson, History
Kinsey A. Stovall, Nursing
Springfield
Nequondra K. Caleb, Social Work
Austin D. Harris, Engineering Technology
Shiitania L. Headspeth, Accounting
Kacie M. Hoover, Criminal Justice
Tylon W. Kennedy, Biological Sciences
Jessica D. Kirkland, Criminal Justice
Matthew L. Kreutzer, General Studies
Megan L. Moran, Biological Sciences
Sarah G. Simeon, General Studies
Brittany L. Templet, Nursing
Karlee D. Wilkerson, General Studies
Michael P. Woods, Management
Walker
Kaitlyn Baumy, Elementary Education Grades 1-5
Emily J. Bellue, Psychology
Annette M. Black, Biological Sciences
Jacob C. Bousquet, Kinesiology
Carly P. Cain, Early/Childhood Education Grades PK-3
James J. Cook, Management
Camille M. Fletcher, Management
William J. Grieshaber, Jr., Criminal Justice
Adam R. Lapeyrouse, Criminal Justice
Austin P. Leblanc, Kinesiology
Lauren M. Meades, Nursing
Allen P. Mire III, Computer Science
Diana V. Nunez, Biological Sciences
Meghan M. Odom, Communication Sciences & Disorders
Roy A. Rancatore, Criminal Justice
Hannah F. Shelton, Communication Sciences & Disorders
John H. Tarver, Industrial Technology
Watson
Danyle M. Sonnier, Social Work
Matthew B. Sullivan, Marketing
Associate Degrees
French Settlement
Caroline R. Little, Industrial Technology
Livingston
Collin M. Crane, Industrial Technology
Walker
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Cardinal pitcher Folger Boaz celebrates after East Surry makes the final out of the seventh inning.
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East Surry’s Matthew Keener (2) slides safely into third base.
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Caden Lasley lays down the sacrifice bunt that moves Anthony Ayers, who went on to score the difference-making second run for East Surry, to second base.
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Cardinal Trey Armstrong celebrates after picking up East Surry’s first hit of Tuesday’s game against East Rutherford.
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East Surry catcher Luke Bowman warms up before the start of Tuesday’s playoff win over East Rutherford.
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Cardinal first baseman Luke Brown (1) lunges to catch a throw from shortstop.
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A 2-1 win over East Rutherford booked East Surry’s ticket to the fourth round of the state playoffs for the fourth-consecutive postseason.
Junior Brett Clayton had two of East Surry’s seven hits and both of the team’s RBIs. Fellow junior Folger Boaz threw a complete game on the mound, striking out 12 batters and allowing just two hits.
“Words can’t do justice to how much I love this group of guys and how blessed I am to be their coach,” Cardinal coach Chad Freeman said following Tuesday’s win. “Top to bottom they play hard, play for each other, have fun doing it, but most importantly they represent our program and community well.”
East Surry’s first postseason since being promoted to the 2A division ran directly through the Mountain Foothills Seven Conference (MFSC). The Cardinals (24-1) defeated the MFSC’s No. 6 seed Hendersonville 8-2 in the opening round, bested MFSC Co-Champion R-S Central 3-2 in the round of 32, then topped the conference’s other Co-Champion, East Rutherford, 2-1 on Tuesday.
Additionally, East Surry defeated the team that would finish fourth in the MFSC standings, Polk County, 8-6 back on March 5.
The Cardinals recorded seven hits against the visiting Cavaliers (21-6). Avery Strange threw a complete game for East Rutherford, striking out seven batters and walking two in six innings.
East Surry only had two hits heading into the bottom of the third inning, then opened things up when Clayton – called Hercules by his teammates – crushed a solo home run that hit the top of the scoreboard at Barry Hall Field. The homer was Clayton’s first of the season.
“Brett is just a wonderful teammate, ” Freeman said. “All the boys love him; he is selfless, he works hard and you can’t ask for a better kid than Brett Clayton. He plays a tremendous defensive center field, and his hitting has gotten better and better and better. He’s had several doubles and triples this year. He’s strong as an ox; we’ve just been waiting for him to connect on one this year and, dang, he did tonight.”
Clayton also came up clutch in the field with a pair of big catches in center field, one in the top of the fourth and then another in the top of the fifth.
“He doesn’t move like you’d think a big boy would,” Freeman said. “He’s got pretty good speed.”
East Rutherford scored its only run off one of the team’s two hits. Boaz threw his seventh strikeout to begin the fourth inning, but followed with his only base on balls. The Cavaliers’ Marshall McGowan advanced to second on a wild pitch, then scored on a hit by teammate Isaac Lee.
Following the Cavs’ run in the fourth, East Rutherford had one player get on base for the remainder of the game – and didn’t get a ton of chances. Boaz finished with 12 strikeouts, including three innings of multiple strikeouts and two innings with three strikeouts in each.
“You can’t ask for a better performance than that,” Freeman said. “Folger was lights out on the mound. He gave us every opportunity to hold them, and the guys did what they needed to scratch across a couple runs and pull out the win. They also played great defense across the board.
“The ball that got through, which allowed them to score their run, had top spin and it hit the lip. It just squirted past Trey (Armstrong) because of the top spin. There was absolutely nothing he could’ve done about that.”
East Surry regained the lead in the bottom of the fourth. Anthony Ayers was walked to start the inning, then Caden Lasley laid down a sacrifice bunt to move Ayers to second. Matthew Keener hit a blooper to right field to put Ayers on third, and Clayton followed with his own hit to right to bring the run in.
Following the run, players in the dugout told Lasley, “That assist goes to you, Chuck. Great work.”
While East Rutherford failed to get past first base in the final three innings, East Surry put multiple runners on in the sixth in a situation almost identical to the fourth inning. Ayers led with a single to right and was moved to second on a bunt from Lasley. Keener singled, but Ayers stayed on second as the hit went to the Cavaliers’ shortstop.
Both players were left on after Strange threw his sixth and seventh strikeouts.
East Surry held East Rutherford to just three batters in the top of the seventh: McGowan grounded out to Tristen Mason at second, Lee struck out after facing a full count then Caleb Crain grounded out. The game ended when Armstrong fielded Crain’s grounder and made the throw to Luke Brown at first base.
“We’re excited to be moving on to the fourth round,” Freeman said. “2018 and 2019 we were one game away from the Western Finals, then last year the fourth round was the Western Finals because of COVID, and we were able to advance and make the state finals.
“Now, we get to go against the juggernaut that is Randleman.”
East Surry travels to Randleman (28-1), the No. 1 seed in the 2A West and defending 2A State Champion, on May 20. This is East Surry’s first true road game in the playoffs since 2016. The 2021 State Championship was held at a neutral site.
Only two teams in North Carolina – among all public school classifications – have made it to at least the fourth round of the state playoffs in each of the past four postseasons: East Surry and Randleman.
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East Rutherford – 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 = 1
East Surry – 0, 0, 1, 1, 0, 0, 0 = 2
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Lawmakers reach deal to help veterans exposed to burn pits
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional bargainers announced Wednesday that they have reached a deal on legislation to boost health care services and disability benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The agreement paves the way for passage of a bill that has become the top priority of veterans’ groups seeking to help the increasing number of people with illnesses that they believe are related to toxic exposure.
The top Democratic and Republican lawmakers on the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee reached an agreement after months of negotiations. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., quickly threw their support behind the measure. Passage could come in July.
“Our veterans need it, they deserve it, and we have a moral obligation to take care of those who have sacrificed so much for us,” Schumer said.
The House in March passed a version of the bill that the Congressional Budget Office projected would increase federal spending by more than $300 billion over 10 years. It would increase access to VA health care to millions of veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan even if they don’t have service-connected disabilities.
The legislation would also presume that certain respiratory illnesses and cancers were related to burn pit exposure, allowing the veterans to obtain disability payments to compensate for their injury without having to prove the illness was a result of their service. Reporting from the Department of Veterans Affairs indicates that nearly 80% of exposure disability claims related to burn pits are denied.
The military routinely disposed of tires, batteries, medical waste and other materials in open burn pits during operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Most Republican lawmakers in the House voted against the bill, voicing concerns that the influx of cases would tax an already stressed VA system, leading to longer wait times for health care and the processing of disability claims.
A key difference in the agreement reached by Sens. Jon Tester, D-Mont., and Jerry Moran, R-Kan., is the phase-in period for presuming that certain conditions were caused by toxic exposure. But key elements of the House measure are part of the deal. Pelosi described the two bills as “nearly identical.”
The two senators said that 23 illnesses, including hypertension, would be presumed related to burn pit exposure when it comes to providing disability compensation.
“For far too long, our nation’s veterans have been living with chronic illnesses as a result of exposures during their time in uniform,” Tester and Moran said in a joint statement. “Today, we’re taking necessary steps to right this wrong with our proposal that’ll provide veterans and their families with the health care and benefits they have earned and deserve.”
The two senators said the bill would also affect veterans who served in Vietnam, expanding the number of illnesses presumed related to exposure to Agent Orange to include hypertension. It would also expand the presumption of exposure to the toxic herbicide for veterans who deployed to Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Guam and American Samoa.
Moran said the Senate bill would provide more resources up front for VA staffing to deal with the increased demand. He also projected it would come in at a lower price tag than the House bill by “tens of billions” of dollars, though an official cost estimate is not yet available. He said the changes in the Senate bill are “so the VA can get their feet on the ground and take care of all veterans without harming any veterans” already in the system.
President Joe Biden called on the VA last year to examine the impact of burn pits and other airborne hazards. Karine Jean-Pierre, the new White House press secretary, said Wednesday that passage of the bill “would be a welcome and long-awaited achievement” for veterans.
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Michigan State University police introduce latest K-9 unit
EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Casanova, a 19-month-old Labrador Retriever, has joined the Michigan State University Police and Public Safety.
According to the school, Cas completed training on MSU campus on May 13. MSU police Sgt. Adam Atkinsons -- a Master Trainer through the National Association of Professional Canine Handlers -- led Cas’ training.
“The resources on campus make for a great location for training a new team. We were able to work collaboratively with our MSU partnerships to access different types of buildings, vehicles and open areas,” Atkinson said. “The heavy volume of foot traffic on campus combined with the assistance of volunteer decoys made person borne explosive training successful.”
Officer Tony Alkema, who said he’s always had an interest in dogs, was selected to be K-9 Cas’ handler.
“Being a handler means I have a new partner on patrol and at home. It means carrying poop bags and tennis balls wherever I go, always thinking ahead on how I can benefit my new partners’ training and the communities’ safety and wellbeing,” Alkema said. “There is constant training involved with being a K-9 handler to keep our skills sharp. I watch his back and make sure he is always healthy and fit to protect the community.”
Cas was ultimately trained for Static Explosive Detection and Person Borne Explosive Detection.
More information on Casanova and the Michigan State University Police and Public Safety can be found on its official website here.
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It is the goal of many people to live in their home as long as they can. But not every home is safe for the aging – or even for those of any age. AARP has the solutions to being able to live in the home you enjoy for a long time.
Bob Gerken, a local AARP representative and member of the Jamestown AARP Livable Communities Committee, will host the next free workshop, HomeFit, at 10:30 a.m. on May 25. It will be held via Zoom and the link is on the Town’s website, www.jamestown-nc.gov. The workshop will also be streamed on the Town’s YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/c/TownofJamestownNC and shown in the Civic Center at Town Hall. This is the third of three workshops presented by the Jamestown AARP Livable Communities Committee.
Gerken will offer smart solutions for making your home comfortable, safe and a great fit — and you don’t have to be a senior or member of AARP to take advantage of the workshop.
Do you know what modifications and improvements you can have done to make your home safer as well as more comfortable? Obvious things include grab bars in the bathroom and wider doors to accommodate wheelchairs.
The AARP HomeFit Workshop provides information to participants on how to decide what type of home modifications are needed to stay in their home as they age. It also provides ideas and inspiration on making those modifications. The goal of this webinar is to educate participants on home updates that can make it easier for them to go about their daily activities while staying comfortable, independent, and injury-free in their home.
You can download a free copy of AARP’s HomeFit Guide from their website, www.aarp.org.
Living Longer, Living Stronger
In April, Dr. Althea Taylor Jones presented a Living Longer, Living Stronger workshop for AARP. It is available at www.youtube.com/c/TownofJamestownNC. The workshop covered how everyone can plan for the future and included finance, health, home and community, and your legal wishes.
Discuss your wishes with your loved ones. Have a living will and health care power of attorney along with a regular will, financial power of attorney and list of funeral plans.
Dr. Jones suggested everyone have their medical record available in case of emergencies with a copy on the refrigerator, one in the glove compartment of your cars, in a well-used cabinet, or any place responders might look. The record would include a list of doctors, medications and pharmacists. Do you have any hereditary diseases? Make a note.
A sample form is available at https://www.aarp.org/health.
Now is a good time to start planning for the possibility you may need extended care at some point. Can you afford it? Dr. Jones noted that it costs, on average, over $100,000 a year for a private room in a nursing home and that long-term care insurance policies are very expensive and don’t even cover all of the costs.
Establish an advance directive and have it registered with the secretary of state (sosnc.gov).
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In Jamestown, 29.5 percent of the residents are age 60 or older. That number is expected to rise by 2035, when the number of adults older than 65 will be greater than the number of children under 18. These days, one quarter of all Americans age 65 or older live in small towns like Jamestown and rural communities.
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Mental health advocates call on politicians to focus on opioid crisis
As part of its ‘I Choose’ election campaign, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is calling on provincial party leaders to focus on the opioid crisis.
The association says political parties are falling short when it comes to promises to solve the opioid crisis.
“We really are at a time when all parties understand the importance of mental health and addictions, and each of them has committed significant funding to this sector,” said CEO Camille Quenneville of the CMHA’s Ontario branch.
“Where it gets a little tricky for us is when not enough attention is paid to specifics, where it relates to how we’re going to help those who are struggling. So on the opioid issue, for example, we’d like to see a whole lot more information as it relates to some ways to reduce the number of people who are impacted very negatively and in some cases have died, ” said Quenneville.
The CMHA is putting out what it calls pertinent information ahead of voting on June 2. She said the number of people who have died from opioid overdoses in the last six years in Ontario is 10,400, the equivalent of the population of places like Kapuskasing and Parry Sound.
“It’s horrifying to think of it in that context, but sometimes you have to use those examples to have some shock value as it relates to what this really means,” Quenneville said.
“For those of us who work in the sector, it is heartbreaking. We strongly believe that some harm reduction efforts would help to improve and most importantly, safer supply.”
The CMHA said opioid-related deaths are highest in central and northern Ontario. Northeastern Ontario has the worst rate in the province with 44.7 deaths per 100,000 people. That’s followed by northwestern Ontario (33.8deaths per 100,000) and North Simcoe and Muskoka third (24.7 deaths per 100,000.)
“It’s a huge problem that we’re seeing on an everyday basis,” said Cindy Rose, manager of harm reduction and shelter services for the CMHA Sudbury/Manitoulin branch.
“I think it’s time that, you know, we have some funds really allocated to being able to increase the opportunities for more services and more training for staff to be able to help these people.”
On top of government support and funding, another big focus is public awareness. Education and trying to reduce the stigma around opioid usage.
“What has been most alarming for us is that over the course of the last several years, since 2016, we have seen the highest rates that we’ve ever seen in this opioid pandemic,” said Quenneville.
Leading up to the June election, the CMHA plans to highlight different issues including base budget funding, supportive housing, and opioids.
Quenneville said each week focuses on a new issue to help improve the entire sector to better support Ontarians moving forward.
“It’s really just an effort to get the right information into voters' hands.”
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European Stocks Climb as Dip Buyers Return on China Optimism
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,(Bloomberg) -- European equities advanced as enticing valuations, relaxation of Shanghai’s lockdowns as well as optimism over the easing of China’s corporate crackdown outweighed rising concerns about stagflation.
The Stoxx Europe 600 rose 0.7% at 8:02 a.m. in London. Miners, energy and travel and leisure led the advance among sectors.
European stocks have been under pressure this year amid a flurry of concerns, including the war in Ukraine, soaring inflation and slowing growth. Investors have been particularly worried that monetary tightening amid surging commodity and cost-of-living prices might push major economies into recession.
Now, bargain hunters are scooping up the region’s shares with valuations trading near pandemic lows. Fueling the risk-on mood even further, Shanghai is tentatively unraveling a punishing lockdown, while Chinese tech stocks jumped on optimism that a meeting between the nation’s top regulators and corporate giants would result in Beijing dialing back its yearlong clampdown of the industry.
“Sentiment overall is quite poor but it’s improving,” said Mehvish Ayub, a senior strategist at State Street Global Advisors, adding that the firm moved to neutral on European equities from an underweight position. “There are a number of reasons why we should still be holding equities at this level,” including stronger earnings and the possibility for further upside from current levels, she said in an interview with Bloomberg Television.
Goldman Team Cuts Short-Term Stocks Outlook Amid Dour Sentiment
Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. strategists including Christian Mueller-Glissmann lowered global equities to neutral on a three-month view while remaining overweight on a one-year time horizon. The “market narrative has shifted to stagflation with rising and sticky inflation and negative growth momentum,” they wrote in a note.
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is touting a package of executive orders and gun control bills in the aftermath of an apparent racist attack on a Buffalo supermarket.
"The horrific and despicable act of terror committed by a white supremacist this past weekend in Buffalo showed that we as a country are facing an intersection of two crises: the mainstreaming of hate speech - including white nationalism, racism and white supremacy - and the easy access to military-style weapons and magazines," Hochul said.
The Democrat's executive orders would require state police to seek court orders to keep guns away from people who might pose a threat to themselves or others.
New York is among states that have a so-called “red flag” law. It allows law enforcement officials to petition a court to take away someone’s firearms if they are potentially dangerous because of a mental health problem.
Appearing with the governor Wednesday, the Rev. Al Sharpton said racism and violence pose an “existential threat to this country.”
One of Hochul's executive orders calls for the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services to create a new unit that will be dedicated to preventing domestic terrorism.
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UN Chief 'Hopeful' On Securing Russian Food, Fertilizers After Talks With Russia, US
Faizan Hashmi Published May 19, 2022 | 12:40 AM
UNITED NATIONS (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 19th May, 2022) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday that he is hopeful regarding securing access for Russian food and fertilizers after being in "intense contact" with relevant officials in Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, the United States and the European Union.
"I have been in intense contact on this issue with the Russian Federation, Ukraine, Turkey, the US, the European Union and several other key countries. I am hopeful, but there is still a way to go," Guterres said. "The complex security, economic and financial implications require goodwill on all sides. I will not go into details because public statements could undermine the chances of success."
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DEUTZ Aktiengesellschaft (OTCMKTS:DEUZF – Get Rating) saw a significant increase in short interest in the month of April. As of April 30th, there was short interest totalling 56,000 shares, an increase of 29.0% from the April 15th total of 43,400 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 0 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently ∞ days.
Separately, Berenberg Bank decreased their target price on shares of DEUTZ Aktiengesellschaft from €6.80 ($7.08) to €5.50 ($5.73) and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, April 13th.
Shares of DEUZF stock remained flat at $$4.97 during trading on Wednesday. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $5.18 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $6.64. DEUTZ Aktiengesellschaft has a 52 week low of $4.97 and a 52 week high of $9.33.
DEUTZ Aktiengesellschaft manufactures diesel and gas engines in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and the Americas. It operates through three segments: DEUTZ Compact Engines, DEUTZ Customized Solutions, and Other. The DEUTZ Compact Engines segment provides servicing of liquid-cooled engines with capacities of up to 8 liters.
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