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Scientists discover ‘ghost’ fossils beneath a microscope
By Ashley Strickland, CNN
The unexpected discovery of “ghost” fossils belonging to tiny, ancient organisms could provide insights about how life reacts to climate change in Earth’s oceans.
Looking through a powerful microscope, researchers were stunned to see the impressions left by single-celled plankton, or fossilized nannoplankton, that lived millions of years ago — especially since they were analyzing something else.
A study detailing the findings published Thursday in the journal Science.
“The discovery of the ghost fossils was a complete surprise,” said study author Sam Slater, researcher at the Swedish Museum of Natural History in Stockholm.
“We were actually studying fossil pollen from the same rocks. I had never seen this style of fossil preservation before, and the discovery was doubly surprising because the imprints were found in abundance from rocks where normal nannofossils are rare or missing entirely.”
As the researchers examined the pollen under a scanning electron microscope, they spied “tiny potholes” on the surface of the pollen, Slater said. When they zoomed in to see the potholes using magnifications of thousands of times, they observed complex structures.
Those structures were the impressions left by the exoskeletons of nannoplanktons called coccolithophores.
This microscopic plankton still exists today, and it supports marine food webs, provides oxygen and stores carbon within seafloor sediments. A coccolithophore surrounds its cell using a coccolith, or hard calcareous plate, which can fossilize in rocks.
Although tiny as individuals, coccolithophores can produce cloudlike blooms in the ocean that can be seen from space. And once they die, their exoskeletons drift down to rest on the seafloor. As they accumulate, the exoskeletons can turn into rocks like chalk.
The ghost fossils were created as seafloor sediment turned into rock. Layers of mud accumulating on the seafloor pressed the hard coccolith plates together with other organic matter, such as pollen and spores. As time passed, acidic water trapped within the rock spaces dissolved the coccoliths. All that was left was the impression in the stone they once made.
“The preservation of these ghost nannofossils is truly remarkable,” said study coauthor Paul Bown, a professor of micropaleontology at the University College London, in a statement.
“The ghost fossils are extremely small — their length is approximately five thousandths of a millimetre, 15 times narrower than the width of a human hair! — but the detail of the original plates is still perfectly visible, pressed into the surfaces of ancient organic matter, even though the plates themselves have dissolved away,” Bown said.
Filling a gap
Previous research noted a decline in these fossils during past global warming events that impacted the oceans, leading scientists to believe that the plankton were negatively affected by acidification in the ocean and climate change overall.
The ghost fossils tell a different story entirely, providing a record that shows coccolithophores were abundant in the ocean during three ocean warming events 94 million, 120 million and 183 million years ago, across the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.
“Normally, palaeontologists only search for the fossil coccoliths themselves, and if they don’t find any then they often assume that these ancient plankton communities collapsed,” said study coauthor Vivi Vajda, professor at the Swedish Museum of Natural History, in a statement.
“These ghost fossils show us that sometimes the fossil record plays tricks on us and there are other ways that these calcareous nannoplankton may be preserved, which need to be taken into account when trying to understand responses to past climate change.”
The researchers were initially focused on the Toarcian Oceanic Anoxic Event, when volcanoes released increased carbon dioxide in the Southern Hemisphere and caused rapid global warming 183 million years ago during the Early Jurassic period.
Scientists have unearthed ghost fossils in the United Kingdom, Japan, Germany and New Zealand associated with this event, as well as specimens found in Sweden and Italy linked to warming ocean events 120 million years ago and 94 million years ago, respectively.
Understanding these ghost fossils can help researchers search for them in other fossil record gaps and better understand warming periods across Earth’s history.
Dead zones
The plankton were not only resilient in the face of rising temperatures — they actually diversified and thrived, and that may not have been a good thing for other species.
Big blooms of plankton aren’t a sign that an ecosystem is in trouble, but when a bloom dies and sinks to the seafloor, its decomposition uses oxygen and depletes it from the water, which can create areas where most species can’t survive.
“Rather than them being victims of these past warming events, our records indicate that the proliferation of plankton contributed to the expansion of marine dead zones — regions where seafloor oxygen levels were too low for most species to survive,” Slater said.
“These conditions, with expanding dead zones and plankton blooms, may become more widespread across our globally warming oceans,” he added.
Current global warming is occurring more quickly than these historical events, and Slater believes this study shows that scientists need a more nuanced approach to predicting how different species will respond as the global climate shifts, because not all of them will respond in the same way.
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The House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol is asking Georgia GOP Rep. Barry Loudermilk to voluntarily share information about a tour he led the day before the siege that could have helped insurrectionists.
The panel said Loudermilk should appear before the committee next week to explain.
Soon after the attack, where rioters broke through barriers and stormed the Capitol hoping to stop the certification of the 2020 presidential election, concerns arose that some Republican lawmakers had given tours of the Capitol complex that later helped people navigate the hallways and offices.
Loudermilk and House Republicans have long claimed they didn't lead any such pre-Jan. 6 tours.
"However, the Select Committee's review of evidence directly contradicts that denial," Committee Chairman Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., and Vice Chair Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., said in their letter to Loudermilk.
"Based on our review of evidence in the Select Committee's possession, we believe you have information regarding a tour you led through parts of the Capitol complex on January 5, 2021," they also wrote. "Public reporting and witness accounts indicate some individuals and groups engaged in efforts to gather information about the layout of the U.S. Capitol, as well as the House and Senate office buildings, in advance of January 6, 2021."
Loudermilk did not immediately respond to a request for comment from NPR.
In all, the panel has requested information from seven House Republicans. Recently, five of those members were subpoenaed, including GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy.
The panel has interviewed about 1,000 witnesses, and publicly announced about 100 subpoenas for witnesses. It plans to hold eight public hearings next month to present their findings starting on June 9.
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City & County Leaders Looking Ahead to Washington Commons
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Everton safe after comeback against Crystal Palace as Burnley grab lifeline
Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored the winner five minutes from time at Goodison Park.
Everton secured their Premier League status by coming from two goals down to defeat Crystal Palace 3-2 at a jubilant Goodison Park.
Things looked bleak for the Toffees when they conceded first-half goals to Jean-Philippe Mateta and Jordan Ayew but Michael Keane started the fightback and Richarlison drew Frank Lampard’s side level.
Then, five minutes from time, Dominic Calvert-Lewin launched himself at a free-kick and found the net. That sparked a brief pitch invasion, which was repeated on a larger scale at full-time when the job was complete.
The final relegation place will be occupied by either Leeds or Burnley, who go into the last game of the season level on points after the Clarets drew 1-1 at Aston Villa.
Ashley Barnes converted a penalty late in the first half after a clumsy challenge from Emi Buendia on Maxwel Cornet but the Argentinian redeemed himself just after the break with the equaliser.
Nick Pope made a string of fine saves in the second half while Wout Weghorst was denied by a last-ditch block from Tyrone Mings before Matt Lowton was sent off in stoppage time for a late challenge.
The point was enough to lift Burnley out of the bottom three courtesy of their superior goal difference ahead of Sunday’s home clash with Newcastle. Leeds must go to Brentford and get a positive result.
Chelsea all but secured third place with a 1-1 draw against Leicester at Stamford Bridge.
James Maddison put the visitors ahead after only six minutes but Marcos Alonso equalised with a volley before half-time to leave Chelsea three points ahead of Tottenham and with a far superior goal difference.
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Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo has declared that Nigeria needs a leader who is “mad” about the country.
The former military Head of State made the declaration when he received Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirant Mohammed Hayatu-Deen at his Abeokuta residence Thursday.
Obasanjo said he has the passion he described as “madness” for Nigeria and he has no apology for being mad about the country “because I have no other country I can call my own and I have no other country I can go to and say yes, I have come to live here.”
He lamented the rapidly deteriorating security situation in the nation, saying it is not only agonising for him but for other Nigerians who also desire a better country.
Obasanjo said the situation in the country requires a leader who has knowledge, vision, passion and innovation.
The former Nigerian leader insisted the country can overcome its security challenges within two years with a willingness to make tough decisions.
Hayatu-Deen lamented that Nigeria is “decomposing and dissolving very fast”.
The former Managing Director of FSB International Bank described Obasanjo as a father of modern Nigeria whose administration recorded tremendous achievements. | https://www.newtelegraphng.com/2023-nigeria-needs-mad-leader-obasanjo/ | 2022-05-19T21:43:38Z | https://www.newtelegraphng.com/2023-nigeria-needs-mad-leader-obasanjo/ | true | 1 |
South Charleston and Parkersburg locations both opening on Saturday, May 21 at 10 a.m.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF) ("Trulieve" or "the Company"), a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the United States, today announced the grand opening of its third and fourth medical dispensaries in West Virginia. Located at 4701 MacCorkle Ave. SW in South Charleston and 152 Park Shopping Center in Parkersburg, both dispensaries will open at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 21, 2022.
Trulieve is marking the occasion with the launch of two new strains available only at these two dispensaries: Chocolope Newberry Live Budder and Pineapple Upside Down Cake Flower. The first patient served in South Charleston will be cancer survivor Rusty Williams and the first patient served at the Parkersburg location will be military veteran Jason Lowe.
Grand opening festivities throughout the day at both new dispensaries will include numerous partner giveaways, music, food trucks, deals and specials, and all registered patients will receive a 25% discount. On-site medical care specialists will be available to assist with medical card registration and certification for West Virginia patients.
"We are thrilled to expand medical cannabis in West Virginia and deliver on our commitment to serving patient communities with high quality and reliable medical cannabis products," said Trulieve's Chief Executive Officer Kim Rivers, "We look forward to welcoming patients across West Virginia and strengthening community connections in this developing market."
In November 2021, Trulieve was the first to open a medical dispensary in West Virginia. The Company continues to serve patients at its dispensaries in Morgantown, located at 1397 Earl Core Rd., and Weston, located at 137 Staunton Dr. Both locations will immediately extend their hours of operation to seven days week to help facilitate patient demand.
Trulieve expects to open five more dispensaries in West Virginia this year, including locations in Belle, Huntington, Hurricane, Milton and Morgantown-Granville.
Trulieve patients will have access to a selection of premium whole flower products, including TruFlower and Cultivar Collection, as well as a wide selection of vapes, tinctures, topicals, and ingestibles. Other in-house brands available in West Virginia include TruClear, Muse and Momenta.
For more information on store locations, please visit trulieve.com/dispensaries/west-virginia.
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123 vehicles to boost JDS; BJP, former CM H D Kumaraswamy trade barbs in Bengaluru
The vehicles, which will be equipped with LCD screens, will travel across 180 Assembly constituencies and highlight the party’s ‘pancharatna’ schemes.
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BENGALURU: Buoyed by the success of its recent ‘Janata Jaladhare’ rally, the Janatha Dal (Secular) on Wednesday procured 123 vehicles to take the party’s manifesto to people during campaigning for the 2023 Assembly polls in the states.
The vehicles, which will be equipped with LCD screens, will travel across 180 Assembly constituencies and highlight the party’s ‘pancharatna’ schemes -- agriculture, health, irrigation, employment, women and youth empowerment, said party leader and former CM H D Kumaraswamy, who received the keys of the Tata Ace vehicles at a showroom on Tumakuru Road.
The BJP wasted no time in tweeting about this. The party asked whether the JDS has 123 candidates to field in the polls as one-fourth of the 123 have been defecting to other parties and it is likely to be vanquished.
“The former #LuckyDipCmHDK, Good luck with your Pancharatna program. Devegowda, Revanna, Kumaraswamy, Prajwal Revanna, Nikhil Kumaraswamy: These are the JDS pancharatnas. Is winning five seats your scheme?” the BJP tweeted.
Responding strongly to the saffron party’s barbs, Kumaraswamy said they are the real pancharatnas and the JDS will take it as a challenge to prove it. “Why did you come at us for power. Don’t you have any shame belittling the Deve Gowda family. I know what all crossroads you trod for the sake of power,” he charged. He also came down heavily on the seven BJP ministers, representing Bengaluru, for the havoc caused by the rain with the city turning into a “virtual swimming pool”. | https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2022/may/19/123-vehicles-to-boost-jds-bjp-hdk-trade-barbs-2455298.html | 2022-05-19T21:50:18Z | https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2022/may/19/123-vehicles-to-boost-jds-bjp-hdk-trade-barbs-2455298.html | true | 1 |
NEW YORK (WPIX) — The saying goes “there’s no such thing as a free lunch.” Grubhub offered that to New Yorkers Tuesday, but the perk wasn’t without complications.
“Real New Yorkers are joining us for free lunch,” the food delivery service tweeted Tuesday, also sharing a code for customers. The deal ran from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Grubhub said part of the inspiration for the promo was their study that found 69% of New Yorkers admit to having skipped lunch because they are too busy. “GrubHub is helping them reclaim this important meal,” the company said.
Hungry residents were quick to take up the offer, but some experienced problems with the app’s interface.
“Well this was a cute idea,” one customer wrote, “but it’s 11:16 and your app has already crashed.”
Others said their orders were canceled after using the promotion. Some were able to place orders, but experienced delays.
“This is not going well,” another New Yorker wrote. “My order has been in the works for 2 hours and the restaurant is now ‘closed’ but keeps hanging up on my phone calls. I’m starving. The restaurant is probably on fire.”
Grubhub told BuzzFeed News that at times during the promotion, the app was averaging 6,000 orders per minute.
Fee Bahktiar, who manages Jajaja Mexicana in Manhattan’s West Village, told The Guardian she was shocked to see 40 orders already waiting when she opened at 11:30 a.m.
“I was like, wait, this can’t be real,” Bakhtiar said, adding that she didn’t get an app notification or email from Grubhub warning her about the impending flood of lunch orders.
One of the owners of Toad Style BK, a casual vegan eatery in Brooklyn, told NPR they were overwhelmed by the promotion-fueled orders.
“It’s awesome to get so much business, but we would have liked to have had foresight,” co-owner Tyler Merfeld said. “We could have had more people working. It was busier than the Super Bowl.”
According to the company, however, the order volume should have been expected. On Twitter, Grubhub wrote they “provided advance notice to our restaurant network” about the promotion.
“We are thankful for the incredible work they put forth today and are working to address any concerns they may have and optimize for future offers,” the tweet thread continued. | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/national/grubhubs-free-lunch-for-new-york-city-deal-goes-awry/ | 2022-05-19T21:50:45Z | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/national/grubhubs-free-lunch-for-new-york-city-deal-goes-awry/ | true | 17 |
WASHINGTON (Nexstar) — A potential battle is brewing on Capitol Hill over what will happen if Roe v. Wade is overturned by the Supreme Court.
Democrats are concerned Republicans could push for a national abortion ban, saying that they won’t be satisfied with just overturning Roe v. Wade.
“Republican politicians have spent decades plotting for this moment,” said Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Calif.).
“Their real objective is to rip away women’s rights and get rid of abortion altogether,” added Senator Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.).
When asked if he would support a national abortion ban, Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) said that he would “protect and stand for life at any opportunity that I get to.”
Senator Bill Cassidy (R-La.) rejected the question, saying it’s unlikely Republicans will have enough votes to get a ban through the senate.
“You’re giving me a kind of a cloudy sort of whimsical sort of scenario,” he said.
Democrats say if Republicans win control of the Senate in the midterms this November, they could try to eliminate the filibuster to pass a national abortion ban.
“I’m not in favor of eliminating the filibuster,” said Senator Shelly More Capito (R-W.Va).
But Democrats don’t trust those assurances, saying that whatever party wins control of the Senate could have the ability to ban or protect abortion rights nationwide.
“So the choice facing America is simple, elect more MAGA Republicans who want forced pregnancies and champion bans without exception. Or elect pro-choice Democrats who will protect women’s rights,” Schumer said. | https://www.wnct.com/news/washington-dc/senate-democrats-say-republicans-are-plotting-for-national-abortion-ban/ | 2022-05-19T21:52:41Z | https://www.wnct.com/news/washington-dc/senate-democrats-say-republicans-are-plotting-for-national-abortion-ban/ | true | 13 |
VANCOUVER, BC, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - NexGen Energy Ltd. ("NexGen" or the "Company") (TSX: NXE) (NYSE MKT: NXE) (ASX: NXG) is pleased to announce it has mailed the Notice of Meeting and Management Information Circular to shareholders of record as of May 9, 2022 in connection with the Annual General and Special Meeting to be held on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. (Pacific Time).
Your vote is important - please vote today.
NexGen encourages shareholders to read the meeting materials, which have been filed on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) and ASX (www.asx.com.au) and are on our website at www.nexgenenergy.ca.
Shareholders will be asked to vote on the following matters:
- Set the number of directors at nine;
- Elect directors for the ensuing year;
- Re-appoint the auditors for the ensuing year; and
- Re-approve the current stock option plan
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Participants of the webcast and teleconference facilities will be able to participate in the question-and-answer session following the formal part of the Meeting and presentation, and will not be able to participate in the formal part of the Meeting.
The Board of Directors of NexGen recommends that shareholders vote in favour of all proposed items.
Please submit your vote well in advance of the proxy deposit deadline of 2:00p.m. (Pacific Time) on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.
NexGen shareholders who have questions about the management information circular, or require assistance with voting their shares can contact the Company's proxy solicitation agent, Laurel Hill Advisory Group:
NexGen is a British Columbia corporation focused on the development of the Rook I Project located in the southwestern Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan, Canada, into production. The Rook I Project is supported by a NI 43-101 compliant Feasibility Study which outlines elite environmental performance as well as industry leading economics. Rook I hosts the Arrow Deposit that hosts Measured Mineral Resources of 209.6 M lbs of U3O8 contained in 2.18 M tonnes grading 4.35% U3O8, Indicated Mineral Resources of 47.1 M lbs of U3O8 contained in 1.57 M tonnes grading 1.36% U3O8, and Inferred Mineral Resources of 80.7 M lbs of U3O8 contained in 4.40 M tonnes grading 0.83% U3O8.
NexGen has a highly experienced team of uranium industry professionals with a successful track record in the discovery of uranium deposits and in developing projects through discovery to production. The Company is the recipient of the 2018 PDAC Bill Dennis Award for Canadian mineral discovery and the 2019 PDAC Environmental and Social Responsibility Award.
The information contained herein contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable United States securities laws and regulations and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. "Forward-looking information" includes, but is not limited to, statements with respect to mineral reserve and mineral resource estimates, the 2021 Arrow Deposit, Rook I Project and estimates of uranium production, grade and long-term average uranium prices, anticipated effects of completed drill results on the Rook I Project, planned work programs, completion of further site investigations and engineering work to support basic engineering of the project and expected outcomes. Generally, but not always, forward-looking information and statements can be identified by the use of words such as "plans", "expects", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates", or "believes" or the negative connotation thereof or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved" or the negative connotation thereof. Statements relating to "mineral resources" are deemed to be forward-looking information, as they involve the implied assessment that, based on certain estimates and assumptions, the mineral resources described can be profitably produced in the future.
Forward-looking information and statements are based on the then current expectations, beliefs, assumptions, estimates and forecasts about NexGen's business and the industry and markets in which it operates. Forward-looking information and statements are made based upon numerous assumptions, including among others, that the mineral reserve and resources estimates and the key assumptions and parameters on which such estimates are based are as set out in this news release and the technical report for the property , the results of planned exploration activities are as anticipated, the price and market supply of uranium, the cost of planned exploration activities, that financing will be available if and when needed and on reasonable terms, that third party contractors, equipment, supplies and governmental and other approvals required to conduct NexGen's planned exploration activities will be available on reasonable terms and in a timely manner and that general business and economic conditions will not change in a material adverse manner. Although the assumptions made by the Company in providing forward looking information or making forward looking statements are considered reasonable by management at the time, there can be no assurance that such assumptions will prove to be accurate in the future.
Forward-looking information and statements also involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results, performances and achievements of NexGen to differ materially from any projections of results, performances and achievements of NexGen expressed or implied by such forward-looking information or statements, including, among others, the existence of negative operating cash flow and dependence on third party financing, uncertainty of the availability of additional financing, the risk that pending assay results will not confirm previously announced preliminary results, conclusions of economic valuations, the risk that actual results of exploration activities will be different than anticipated, the cost of labour, equipment or materials will increase more than expected, that the future price of uranium will decline or otherwise not rise to an economic level, the appeal of alternate sources of energy to uranium-produced energy, that the Canadian dollar will strengthen against the U.S. dollar, that mineral resources and reserves are not as estimated, that actual costs or actual results of reclamation activities are greater than expected, that changes in project parameters and plans continue to be refined and may result in increased costs, of unexpected variations in mineral resources and reserves, grade or recovery rates or other risks generally associated with mining, unanticipated delays in obtaining governmental, regulatory or First Nations approvals, risks related to First Nations title and consultation, reliance upon key management and other personnel, deficiencies in the Company's title to its properties, uninsurable risks, failure to manage conflicts of interest, failure to obtain or maintain required permits and licences, risks related to changes in laws, regulations, policy and public perception, as well as those factors or other risks as more fully described in NexGen's Annual Information Form dated February 25, 2022 filed with the securities commissions of all of the provinces of Canada except Quebec and in NexGen's 40-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and Edgar at www.sec.gov .
Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking information or statements or implied by forward-looking information or statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information or statements due to the inherent uncertainty thereof.
There can be no assurance that forward-looking information and statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated, estimated or intended. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or reissue forward-looking information as a result of new information or events except as required by applicable securities laws.
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A Floyd County man is accused of striking his stepson with a baseball bat during a May 4 incident at Morrison Campground Road, reports stated.
According to Floyd County Jail reports:
James John Duncan Jr., 44, is charged with felony aggravated assault as well as giving a false name, address or birthdate to a law enforcement officer. He is accused of striking his stepson, causing a cut to his head and injury to his arm.
Duncan is being held for the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office without bond pending a hearing in Floyd County Superior Court.
3 arrested on drug, gun charges
Three people were arrested by Rome police on drug and firearms charges near Riverside Parkway, reports stated.
According to Floyd County Jail reports:
Terajh Javon Scott, 30, and Melva Lee Louis, 69, of Atlanta, and Arvin Renee Louis, 48, of Rome, were arrested Monday just after 5 p.m. Police found over an ounce of marijuana as well as methamphetamine.
Melva Louis and Arvin Louis both face misdemeanor drug possession charges as well as felony possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.
Scott is charged with felony possession of a Schedule I or Schedule II controlled substance, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of methamphetamine, possession of stolen property and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.
Scott remained in jail Tuesday with a hold from the Atlanta Police Department and Fulton County Sheriff’s Office. Arvin Louis remained in jail without bond on a parole hold and Melva Louis wasn’t listed on jail records.
Police: Floyd County man choked woman
A 43-year-old Floyd County man was arrested late Monday, accused of choking a person, reports stated.
According to Floyd County Jail reports:
Shane Edward Maynor Jr. is charged with felony aggravated assault. He remained in jail Tuesday, pending a hearing in Floyd County Superior Court.
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BOSTON, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KangoGift, the leader in employee recognition and reward solutions, announced today it will be joining its partner Healthesytems, Inc. to provide the only presentation on the critical topic of "Emotionally Intelligent Recognition" at the WorldatWork Rewards '22 Conference.
During this session, KangoGift chief executive officer Todd Horton and Healthesystems vice president for human resources, Laura Wood will be addressing how emotionally intelligent recognition is even more critical in a time where the lines between work and home life are blurred and how managers can effectively recognize employees by using effective communication tools and methods.
"It's no secret that employee recognition is much more difficult than it has ever been," said Horton. "Our goal during this session is to help managers define emotional intelligence as it pertains to employee recognition. We will be able to offer clear examples of it and share a framework everyone can apply to their own organization."
I know from my own interactions with HR executives that nearly all of them have this issue to deal with and that many believe they are often the only ones. I look forward to a constructive session and great discussions."
A direct link to the presentation will be available on the KangoGift LinkedIn page soon after the conference.
Below is the essential information for the presentation:
Date: Monday, May 23, 2022
Time: 12:30-1:30 EDT
Where: World at Work Rewards Conference, room A313
About KangoGift
KangoGift is a leading human resources technology company exclusively focused on employee engagement and recognition for its global customer base. Since its founding in 2009, its mission has been to help organizations foster cultures that ensure employees feel valued, appreciated, and inspired to do their best every day.
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Todd Horton
617-861-8335
inquiries@kangogift.com
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MIAMI (AP) — Al Horford is back. Marcus Smart is planning to join him.
The Boston Celtics are closer to whole for the Eastern Conference finals. Horford’s stay in the NBA’s health and safety protocols ended Thursday, a few hours before tipoff of Game 2 of the East title series against the Miami Heat.
Horford missed Game 1 because of those protocols, related to the coronavirus, and Smart missed the series opener because of a mid-foot sprain. But Smart went through a shootaround practice Thursday morning, and his availability for Game 2 will be officially determined based on what he does in a pregame workout.
Derrick White, who started and played 29 minutes in Boston’s 118-107 loss in Game 1 to Miami on Tuesday, will not play in Game 2. He left Miami early because of the looming birth of a child.
“You don’t want to say it’s a tough situation. We knew he was expecting a baby soon,” Celtics coach Ime Udoka said. “Things happen in life and we always support our guys.”
Smart is the league’s reigning defensive player of the year. The foot injury happened in Game 7 of the East semifinals against Milwaukee on Sunday. He tried to get ready in time to play Game 1 on Tuesday, to no avail.
“He looked good,” Celtics guard Grant Williams said after the team’s Thursday morning shootaround practice.
Horford was in the protocols for the third time this season. He missed the Celtics’ regular-season opener, then missed five more games in December, and was ruled out of Game 1 just a couple of hours before tipoff.
“We weren’t prepared to be playing without Al,” Boston center Daniel Theis said.
Also Thursday, the Celtics had their coach back. Udoka missed a scheduled media session Wednesday with what the team described as a non-COVID illness but said he was good to go on Thursday.
Miami will be without Kyle Lowry for the eighth time in its last 10 playoff games while he continues recovering from a hamstring strain. The Heat listed backcourt starters Gabe Vincent — Lowry’s replacement — and Max Strus as questionable for Game 2 with hamstring issues of their own, but both were planning to play.
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The Carson City Sheriff's Office says a former Carson High School coach and math teacher is under investigation.
The Carson City School District confirms Jordan Glover has resigned, but said they can't elaborate on why because employee matters are confidential.
Glover was in his 7th year with Carson High School.
Sheriff Furlong said the sheriff's office can't provide more details on the investigation because it's ongoing.
The CCSC released this statement to 2 News:
“Carson City School District Officials confirmed Mr. Jordan Glover has resigned as Math Teacher & Head Varsity Basketball Coach at Carson High School. Because employee matters remain confidential, district officials could not comment or elaborate on his departure. District officials wish him the best of luck in his new endeavors. Plans to find replacements for a new head varsity basketball coach & Math teacher have already begun.”
As of the time of this writing, May 19th, Glover was still listed (below) on the CCSD's website for the 2021-2022 school year.
This is a developing story. | https://www.2news.com/news/former-carson-high-school-teacher-coach-under-investigation/article_005a55ca-d7a6-11ec-9555-afccf91e489a.html | 2022-05-19T21:59:44Z | https://www.2news.com/news/former-carson-high-school-teacher-coach-under-investigation/article_005a55ca-d7a6-11ec-9555-afccf91e489a.html | true | 2 |
Susanna Klossner Normandeau, 88
Susanna Klossner Normandeau, 88, passed away with family by her side on March 13, 2022.
Born Sept. 4 , 1933 in Basel, Switzerland, to Walter and Mary Klossner, she was the third of five children, growing up in Heiligenschwendi, Switzerland.
After graduation she went to London for four years, studying linguistics and nursing. In 1956 Susanna emigrated to the USA, where she was sponsored by her two uncles, Fred and Emil Klossner, who were living in Montana.
In 1957 she was recruited by a friend to be a stewardess for Pan American Airlines, making it through all interviews, and with the help of speaking five languages, she was hired. She loved flying and had many, many great adventures all over the world. She came and visited her uncles in Ronan and was introduced to their neighbor, Henry Normandeau. On May 14, 1960 they married. Together they farmed and helped build their home and ranch on Spring Creek Road, just east of Ronan. They had four children: Paul, Tom, Mary and Nancy.
Mom was an accomplished knitter, crocheter, cook, artist and musician. She played the organ, piano and accordion. She also sang and even yodeled. She was an avid skier, both downhill and cross country. Susanna loved hiking and was a crack shot with pistols and rifles. She even drove the buck rack during haying season. Later, she played the organ at Faith Lutheran Church for 30-plus years and filled in at the Methodist Church. She volunteered for 10-plus years at the nursing home, including playing the piano.
She was very, very proud to have become an American citizen in 2000. She made many meals for shut-ins and drove many to doctors appointments. She was a woman of great faith and love for her family and friends. One of her favorite verses was Philippians 4:13: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
She was a great asset to the community and will be missed.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry, and her siblings.
She is survived by her children, Paul (Angela), Tom, Mary (Jim) and Nancy; grandchildren Randy (Amanda), Michael (Diane), Daniel, Sydney, Neal, Heather (Kyle), Jeremy, Cody and Trevor; and 14 great-grandchildren.
A service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Faith Lutheran Church, 406 Fifth Ave SW, Ronan, with a luncheon to follow. | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2605842965793/susanna-klossner-normandeau-88 | 2022-05-19T22:01:32Z | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2605842965793/susanna-klossner-normandeau-88 | false | 1 |
MONTRÉAL, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Bell Canada (Bell) today announced the filing of a prospectus supplement to a short form base shelf prospectus dated March 7, 2022 with the various securities regulatory authorities in all provinces of Canada to renew Bell's MTN program.
The MTN program will enable Bell to offer MTN Debentures from time to time until April 7, 2024. The MTN Debentures will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed by BCE Inc. (TSX, NYSE: BCE). Consistent with past practice, the MTN program was renewed to continue to provide Bell with financial flexibility and efficient access to the Canadian capital markets.
Bell also entered into a dealer agreement under which certain dealers have agreed to act as agents with respect to future offerings of the MTN Debentures.
This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities, in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. Any offer of securities covered by the prospectus supplement will be made by a pricing supplement containing specific information about the terms of any such offering. The MTN Debentures have not been, and will not be, registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (U.S. Securities Act), or any U.S. state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to or for the account or benefit of U.S. persons (as defined in Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act).
BCE is Canada's largest communications company, providing advanced Bell broadband wireless, Internet, TV, media and business communications services. To learn more, please visit Bell.ca or BCE.ca.
Through Bell for Better, we are investing to create a better today and a better tomorrow by supporting the social and economic prosperity of our communities with a commitment to the highest environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards. This includes the Bell Let's Talk initiative, which promotes Canadian mental health with national awareness and anti-stigma campaigns like Bell Let's Talk Day and significant Bell funding of community care and access, research and workplace leadership initiatives throughout the country. To learn more, please visit Bell.ca/LetsTalk.
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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Raul Labrador has won Idaho’s GOP attorney general primary, beating the longtime incumbent who had been criticized by the far right for not taking a more activist role.
Labrador prevailed over Attorney General Lawrence Wasden, backed by establishment Republicans, and Art Macomber, a political newcomer who has never held public office.
Wasden was slightly ahead in early returns Tuesday night, but lost the advantage as more counties outside of the highly populated Boise region began reporting votes.
Labrador, a favorite of the Tea Party during his eight years in the U.S. House, lost to Republican Gov. Brad Little in the 2018 Republican primary. The attorney general post could be a stepping stone for another gubernatorial run in 2026.
Wasden, a five-term incumbent, was endorsed by Little and former Republican Govs. C.L. “Butch” Otter and Phil Batt, Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson and former Republican Attorney General and Idaho Supreme Court Justice Jim Jones. He’s also endorsed by the National Rifle Association.
He had told lawmakers when he believed proposed laws would likely be struck down by courts, irritating members of his party. They created a Legislative Legal Defense Fund to hire their own attorneys that, critics say, tell lawmakers what they want to hear. The fund, controlled by House and Senates leaders, has spent millions.
“You can choose an attorney general that follows the law or one that thinks he’s a congressional activist or a policymaker,” Wasden said during a debate with Labrador and Macomber last month.
Labrador had been upfront in telling conservative lawmakers they’ll have a partner with him in the attorney general’s office.
“This job is not just a legal job, it’s a political job,” Labrador said in the same debate. “I would just be a lot more aggressive.”
Wasden has taken part in multiple lawsuits against the Biden administration but had been criticized for not joining a Texas lawsuit contesting President Joe Biden winning the 2020 election. The U.S. Supreme Court threw out that lawsuit after ruling Texas didn’t have standing.
Wasden said by not participating, he was defending Idaho’s sovereignty because such a lawsuit could allow other states to sue Idaho, interfering with Idaho’s ability to govern itself.
The GOP primary winner will face Steve Scanlin in November, who was unopposed in the Democratic primary. But the Republican primary winner is expected to easily win the general election in the deep-red state. | https://www.chroniclejournal.com/news/world/5-term-idaho-attorney-general-loses-in-gop-primary-battle/article_c6ab214e-eb46-5ce0-8b87-da6e08ef9ca5.html | 2022-05-19T22:04:07Z | https://www.chroniclejournal.com/news/world/5-term-idaho-attorney-general-loses-in-gop-primary-battle/article_c6ab214e-eb46-5ce0-8b87-da6e08ef9ca5.html | false | 38 |
HOUSTON, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share on the company's common stock, par value $0.001 per share, to be paid on July 15, 2022, to stockholders of record on June 15, 2022.
About KBR
We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 28,000 people performing diverse, complex and mission critical roles in 34 countries.
KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long- term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.
Visit www.kbr.com
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The statements in this press release that are not historical statements, including statements regarding future financial performance, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the company's control that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the significant adverse impacts on economic and market conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic and the company's ability to respond to the resulting challenges and business disruption; the recent dislocation of the global energy market; the company's ability to manage its liquidity; the outcome of and the publicity surrounding audits and investigations by domestic and foreign government agencies and legislative bodies; potential adverse proceedings by such agencies and potential adverse results and consequences from such proceedings; changes in capital spending by the company's customers; the company's ability to obtain contracts from existing and new customers and perform under those contracts; structural changes in the industries in which the company operates; escalating costs associated with and the performance of fixed-fee projects and the company's ability to control its cost under its contracts; claims negotiations and contract disputes with the company's customers; changes in the demand for or price of oil and/or natural gas; protection of intellectual property rights; compliance with environmental laws; changes in government regulations and regulatory requirements; compliance with laws related to income taxes; unsettled political conditions, war and the effects of terrorism; foreign operations and foreign exchange rates and controls; the development and installation of financial systems; the possibility of cyber and malware attacks; increased competition for employees; the ability to successfully complete and integrate acquisitions; and operations of joint ventures, including joint ventures that are not controlled by the company.
The company's most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K, any subsequent Form 10-Qs and 8-Ks, and other U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings discuss some of the important risk factors that the company has identified that may affect its business, results of operations and financial condition. Except as required by law, the company undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed Bridget Brink late Wednesday as U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, filling the post as officials plan to return American diplomats to Kyiv during the nation’s continuing battle against the Russian invasion.
The veteran foreign service officer, who has spent most of her career in the shadow of the former Soviet Union, was nominated to the position last month by President Joe Biden. She was confirmed unanimously by the Senate without a formal roll call vote.
American diplomats evacuated Kyiv when the war began three months ago, but the U.S. reopened the embassy Wednesday.
The ambassador’s post has been vacant since former President Donald Trump abruptly forced out Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch in 2019. She later became a key figure in the first impeachment proceedings against Trump.
Brink had been the ambassador to Slovakia. | https://www.fourstateshomepage.com/news/politics/senate-confirms-brink-as-new-us-ambassador-to-ukraine/ | 2022-05-19T22:07:16Z | https://www.fourstateshomepage.com/news/politics/senate-confirms-brink-as-new-us-ambassador-to-ukraine/ | false | null |
TORONTO - Elijah Fisher, who helped Canada win bronze at the FIBA Under-19 World Cup last year in his national team debut, headlines Canada Basketball's roster of 19 players invited to training camp ahead of the upcoming U18 Men’s Americas Championship.
The invitation comes during a standout year for Fisher, an 18-year-old five-star recruit from Oshawa, Ont.
He set an Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association record with 75 points on Feb. 2 to lead Toronto’s Crestwood Prep Lions to a 119-102 win over Burlington’s New Horizon Academy.
In April, the six-foot-seven guard earned MVP honours at the BioSteel All-Canadian game in Toronto with a 28-point performance in front of a crowd including Raptors president Masai Ujiri and assistant general manager Dan Tolzman.
Fisher did not look out of place as a 17-year-old at the 2021 Under-19 World Cup. He averaged 6.9 points a game, and had six points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals in Canada's 101-92 win over Serbia in the bronze-medal game.
The U18 Men’s Americas Championship will be held June 6-12 in Tijuana, Mexico.
Canada, ranked fourth overall in the FIBA men’s age-group rankings, is in Group A along with the hosts Mexico, Argentina and Brazil.
"To be selected to represent your country on the international stage is one of the greatest honours in sport and after a four year hiatus for the U18 age-group due to COVID, we’re looking forward to getting back on the court as we pursue a place on the podium and a berth in the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2023," head coach Patrick Tatham said in a statement.
Canada's Roster:
Vasean Allette, point guard, Toronto; Brendan Amoyaw, power forward, Winnipeg; Matai Baptiste, small forward, Toronto; Bubu Benjamin, small forward. Medicine Hat, Alta.; Jordann Dumont, small forward, Repentigny, Que.; Michael Evbagharu, small forward, Toronto; Elijah Fisher, shooting guard, Oshawa, Ont.; Dylan Grant, small forward, Mississauga, Ont.; T.J. Hurley, shooting guard, Fonthill, Ont.; K.C. Ibekwe, centre, Coquitlam, B.C.; Marquese Josephs, point guard, Brampton, Ont.; Braeden MacVicar, power forward, Port Williams, N.S.; Mathieu Nader-Kalombo, point guard, Montreal, Thomas Ndong, power forward, Montreal; Michael Nwoko, centre, Milton, Ont.; Dante Oliver, shooting guard, Jonesborough, Tenn.; David Simon, power forward, Windsor, Ont.; Koat Thomas, shooting guard; Kitchener, Ont.; Mikkel Tyne, point guard, Brampton, Ont.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 18, 2022. | https://www.chroniclejournal.com/sports/national_sports/fisher-headlines-canadas-training-camp-roster-for-u18-men-s-americas-championship/article_0a5d32bf-f834-5b4c-98a9-b8244a153dee.html | 2022-05-19T22:08:03Z | https://www.chroniclejournal.com/sports/national_sports/fisher-headlines-canadas-training-camp-roster-for-u18-men-s-americas-championship/article_0a5d32bf-f834-5b4c-98a9-b8244a153dee.html | true | 4 |
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The man accused of attacking comedian Dave Chappelle earlier this month has been charged with attempted murder for an unrelated stabbing that took place in December.
Isaiah Lee, 23, faces one count of attempted murder, the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office announced Thursday.
He allegedly stabbed his roommate during a fight at a transitional housing apartment on Dec. 2, 2021. As a result of media reports about the Chappelle case, the victim recently identified Lee as the person who committed the assault he had previously reported to police.
Lee pleaded not guilty to the charge Thursday and is scheduled to return to court on June 2. The case was filed for warrant on May 18.
Earlier this month, on May 3, Lee is accused of running on stage with a weapon as Chappelle was finishing for the Netflix is a Joke comedy festival at the Hollywood Bowl, and assaulting him.
The D.A.’s office referred a misdemeanor assault case involving Lee to the L.A. City Attorney’s Office for the on-stage incident.
For the Hollywood Bowl incident, Lee was charged with battery, possession of a weapon with intent to assault, unauthorized access to the stage area during a performance and commission of an act that delays the event or interferes with the performer. He pleaded not guilty.
“The publicity generated by the attack on Mr. Chappelle helped police solve this crime,” District Attorney George Gascón said in a written statement. “The incident that occurred at the Hollywood Bowl was misdemeanor conduct and rightfully referred to the City Attorney’s Office. Based on the nature and severity of the December attack, Mr. Lee is now facing felony charges which my office will prosecute.”
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Jupiter, Fla., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- National Dentex Labs ("NDX"), the largest network of fully-owned dental labs in North America, today announced the grand opening of its new corporate headquarters in Jupiter, Florida. The nearly 40,000 square foot facility includes corporate offices, a state-of-the-art dental lab, a fully operational dental suite and a premier education center.
The new headquarters supports more than 100 employees on-site, including certified dental technicians, and also serves as the central hub that backs NDX's network of more than 60 full-service dental labs across the United States.
"Our new Jupiter headquarters is a showcase facility that offers a collaborative and innovative environment for our employees and the dentists we serve," says Tom Daulton, chief executive officer of NDX. "Our robust education center will attract dentists around the country to further their training in the latest and most innovative dental practices."
NDX Palm Beach, the on-site lab housed at the new headquarters, offers superior dental prosthetics, including custom-made crowns, bridges and implant restorations. NDX designers utilize 3Shape software and 5-Axis milling machines to ensure faster, more efficient and accurate results – with advanced printers, including Carbon 3D, to provide the highest quality products and a precise fit.
In addition, the operatory and NDX Education Center will host special continuing education events for dental professionals with guest lectures by renowned leaders in the dental industry and unique interactive experiences.
A grand opening celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony, facilitated in partnership with the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce, will take place at the new NDX headquarters on Thursday, May 19, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The facility is located at 1701 North Military Trail, Suite 155, in Jupiter. Attendees will include NDX executives and employees, local business leaders and chamber representatives.
Nationwide, NDX employs nearly 4,000 dental professionals dedicated to serving tens of thousands of dentists, from the independent dentist to the large DSOs.
About National Dentex Labs
National Dentex Labs ("NDX") is a leading provider of dental prosthetics and restorative dentistry products. Using the most advanced dental restoration techniques and technologies, NDX offers dentures, crowns & bridges, implants, surgical guides, appliances, and orthodontics, as well as headache and sleep therapy products. Since 2015, NDX has aggressively expanded its national footprint to meet the demands of a rapidly changing marketplace and deliver best-in-class restorative solutions to dentists, specialists and DSOs throughout North America. With a network of more than 60 full-service labs across the US, NDX is committed to providing top quality products and highly personalized service. The company employs nearly 4,000 dental professionals dedicated to serving tens of thousands of dentists and specialists and making NDX the dental lab of choice for their practices.
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The inaugural Nimble AMS Association Leadership Virtual Summit offered educational webinars for association executives
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Community Brands, the leading provider of software and payment solutions for associations, nonprofits, and schools, is proud to share some of the insights from the inaugural Nimble AMS Association Leadership Virtual Summit held May 12, 2022.
This free event featured three educational webinars and provided an opportunity for association leaders to redefine what it means to be a leader of a member-based organization in today's world. The three-hour virtual summit offered insight into challenges facing association leaders and opportunities to enhance leaders' understanding of and connection to today's members.
Employers and association leaders are on the hot seat to provide employees and members with the benefits and experience they desire. Aimed at association executives, summit attendees learned how to effectively lead staff to navigate the journey of today's members and create unparalleled member value, networked with other association professionals, and earned 3 CAE credit hours in the process. The eight featured speakers have over 100 years of combined association experience.
"No question with the younger generation, if you don't have good tech, they'll leave," added session speaker Wes Trochlil (founder, Effective Database Management). "Technology investment is a requirement now."
At the Association Leadership Virtual Summit, in addition to industry networking and opportunities to chat with expert thought leaders and association-leader peers, timely topics included:
- How your organization can empower members to make informed, life-changing career decisions
- Managing and optimizing an organization's tech stack to prepare for future success
- How association leaders can become industry-trusted thought-leaders
- Professional development skills that will help move organizations forward
Session 1: Technology and strategies to engage and excite today's workforce
Panelists explored technology must-haves and strategies that association leaders need to adopt. The conversation centered on employment trends impacting the association member experience – including the labor shortage – and staff retention, current opportunities to diversify and expand the workforce, and ways that automation can excite and entice members and staff to combat innovation burnout and improve work-life balance.
"Your association can become the foundation from which members plan and achieve a successful career and deliver a high level of career satisfaction. [Career satisfaction] is currently driving the great reshuffling, and people are seeking happiness in their role," said Tristan Jordan, YM Careers, General Manager. "Together with your continuing education program, your best practice sessions, and networking opportunities...you'll become indispensable to the professionals you serve. Providing these innovative programs act as both the compass which points members in the right direction, and the assistance to help them reach the right destination."
Session 2: Own the future: How to prepare your association for success with technology
Embracing change was a big thread throughout the round table discussion, and it featured technology thought leaders who have helped thousands of associations find the right mix of tech to own their future. By aligning technology with an association's goals, and talking about benefits not features, association leaders can position their organization and members for future success with technology.
"Change management must be more heavily applied to associations. It's a complete paradigm shift, corresponding with the evolution of technology," said David Schulman, Associations Rewired, President. "Don't let leadership get lulled into inaction. As you transition to modern technology, remember you're building a garden, you need to seed it, feed it and water it. It's not a sprint, it's a marathon."
Session 3: How to become an authentic thought leader for your industry
Authentically connecting with your members and staff will help you become an industry thought leader. "Every interaction with a member is an opportunity to improve the relationship," shared Teri Carden, ReviewMyAMS co-founder and CEO. Compelling thought leadership can also improve the member experience, and authentically connecting with your members and staff will help you become an industry thought leader.
"Ask members what's keeping them up at night. This gives them a voice and allows them to be heard more broadly," said Bruce Moe (Executive Director/CEO of the Missouri State Teachers Association). "Amplify your member's voices through whitepapers, news releases, and case studies. This gives them a platform and brings awareness to what issues your members face."
For more information on association thought leadership, check out the Nimble AMS blog.
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Trailblazing associations challenge the status quo with Nimble AMS, the most trusted AMS, built on Salesforce. With Nimble AMS and Salesforce, associations and member-based nonprofits increase retention and revenue, drive meaningful engagement, and lower the total cost of ownership. Every customer is always on the same version and the solution is upgraded three times per year, in sync with Salesforce releases, ensuring that all Nimble AMS users receive the latest, hassle-free technology advancements at no added cost to customers. Most recently, Nimble AMS launched a predictive analytics tool, Nimble AMS Predictions, bringing the power of AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology to associations on the Nimble AMS platform through the power of Salesforce Einstein. Nimble AMS Predictions is designed to make AI approachable and easy to implement.
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Indigenous people have long stressed the unspeakable horrors of residential (boarding) schools in North America. Last year, those horrors were made inescapably real for many when mass graves were unearthed at multiple school locations in Canada. Since then, the fight to confront the colonial and genocidal function of these schools has ramped up, and that fight reached a new height when a delegation of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis leaders met with Pope Francis at the Vatican—a meeting that was followed by a formal apology for the Catholic Church’s role in driving the residential school system. In this installment of The Marc Steiner Show, Marc welcomes back journalist Brandi Morin, who was at the Vatican for last month’s historic meeting, to discuss the ways that the colonial violence embodied in residential schools lives on today.
Brandi Morin is an award-winning French/Cree/Iroquois journalist from Treaty 6 territory in Alberta, Canada. Her work has appeared in numerous outlets, including Al Jazeera English, The Guardian, The National Observer, The New York Times, Vice Canada, and CBC Indigenous. Read Morin’s latest reporting here.
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Marc Steiner: Welcome to The Marc Steiner Show here on The Real News. I’m Marc Steiner, great to have you all with us once again.
We are joined once again by Brandi Morin, who’s a leading Canadian journalist of Cree, Iroquois, and French descent, who covers with in-depth analysis the social, political, cultural life, and struggles of Indigenous peoples in Canada. She’s written a lot for Al Jazeera. A number of series on Al Jazeera, she’s been covering the Pope’s trip to Rome, which we’ll be talking about, apologizing for the past crimes against Indian people, to unearthing the heart-rendering murders and colonial story of Canadian boarding schools, where Indian children went from the 1870s to the 1990s.
We’ll explore the deep connection there is today between the destruction of Indigenous culture, these boarding schools, what the Pope did, to the missing and murdered among Native women that takes place in Canada, like it does here in the United States. Once again, Brandi, welcome. Good to have you with us, really good to have you with us.
Brandi Morin: Tânisi [“hello” in Plains Cree], Marc, thank you. Thank you for having me.
Marc Steiner: I’m glad you could make the time. I know you’re covering 17 things at once.
Brandi Morin: I love it though.
Marc Steiner: Wouldn’t have it any other way. So, let’s start with the trip to Rome and what that was about, and the story also in that of Lorelei Williams, the woman that you centered in one of your stories around that trip to Rome. So, take us back a bit, A, how you got there, and what this was? What’s the history of this?
Brandi Morin: Yeah. So, this was a historic meeting between Pope Francis and First Nations, Métis, and Inuit delegates from so-called Canada. The Pope had invited them to talk about the evils of the residential school system, in which the Catholic role played a huge role. They ran close to 70% of the Indian residential schools in Canada, and we know that Indigenous children were kidnapped, stolen from their families, and forced to attend these assimilative schools, where most often they experience severe neglect and sexual, emotional, verbal, and physical abuse, and were punished for speaking their languages, and just degraded as children in every way. Thousands of them didn’t make it out alive.
The world was shocked last summer when some of the graves of our children began to be unearthed. It started in Kamloops, BC where 215 unmarked graves were found. Then it started snowballing across the country where these former residential schools were, where these graves are being discovered. So, there was a lot of grieving, a lot of pain.
So, there was the Anglican Church, the Prosperian Churches that were involved in running these schools, but the Catholic Church administered the majority of them and funded by the federal government, they were the only church that still hadn’t apologized. The survivors and families of survivors have advocated for years for an apology from the head of the Church, which was the Pope. So, the Pope invited this delegation to Rome, and I was privileged to be able to go along and document these historic meetings for Al Jazeera English in late March and early April. It was a pretty incredible experience. It was a devastating, emotional rollercoaster of a ride.
Marc Steiner: I was thinking, there’s a couple of things that popped through my head as you were speaking, but let me focus in. One of the stories you did, at the center of this story was this woman Lorelei Williams. There’s this amazing cape that she is wearing, this red cape. She talked about her mother, who lived through the schools, and her father, who was a famous artist who lived through the schools, and how her mother became an alcoholic. You can tell her story more, but it just was so moving. She said, “I 100% feel like the government killed her. I even wanted to sue them. The government has killed all our people that have died before their time. My mother was trying to numb that pain, that’s what killed her. The colonizers wanted to wipe our people off our lands.” So, talk about her, and your interaction with her, what you saw in her, and what her story is, and how is kind of emblematic of the literal genocide motor against Indigenous people in Canada?
Brandi Morin: Absolutely. Literal genocide, yes. So, I’ve known Lorelei for a number of years, Lorelei Williams. She’s an Indigenous advocate. She’s an advocate for Indigenous justice as well for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. So, she had found out about this meeting happening in Rome, and she told me she knew she just had to be there. Both of her parents attended residential schools, both of them are now deceased. So what she did was she paid her own way there. She wasn’t a part of the official delegation.
I wanted to connect with her right away, so we decided to go to the home of the gladiators, to the Coliseum one evening. She brought this stunning silk cape that is in honoring of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. She wore it there at the Coliseum, and the sun was setting. She started to tell me the story of how her parents survived these houses of horrors, and how her mother experienced sexual abuse, and physical abuse, and emotional, everything that you can imagine, and how her mother dealt with that pain. She became an alcoholic, and she literally drank herself to death. She went into liver failure, and her father died young, too. It was absolutely heartbreaking. But she was there not only for her parents, but to bring awareness to this crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls that is a symptom of colonization, that is a remnant of the violence of these residential school systems.
Our women are being stolen like our children were stolen. Our women are being targeted for violence just like our children were targeted for violence. This hasn’t stopped, it’s ongoing today. So, she wanted to bring that urgent message to Pope Francis, and hoped that it would get out just by her being there, even though she wasn’t a part of the delegation.
Marc Steiner: Do you think the Pope heard her?
Brandi Morin: I think so. I know that the delegates brought up a number of these concerns with the Pope in their private meetings with him. Her presence was very prominent there in Rome. She went to St. Peter’s Basilica and sang there and danced there, and supported the survivors, walked with the survivors. So, hopefully the Pope became aware or is aware of these continuing genocides.
Marc Steiner: There’s so many other places that we could take these conversations because of all you’ve been writing about and all you experienced with the Pope, also your stories about the missing and murdered women that continues to this day. I want to explore with you just for a moment these connections, what they mean. I think people don’t… In Canada there’s this Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which the United States has failed to do at all yet, to even take that step.
But the whole reality of, what you can describe, thousands of Indigenous children, of Native children who were killed, died in those boarding schools, buried in unmarked graves, across Canada. To me, as I read about it, I remember I did a story about the men’s camps in the United States years back with the same thing that’s happening, where all these mostly white men working on the oil pipelines ended up raping and attacking Indian women across the country. The same thing happens in Canada. There’s a horrendous connection, for me anyway, between those two that’s an arc, that it’s connected. I’m wondering if you could explore that for a bit, and also give people watching, listening, the sense of what happened in those boarding schools and the stories that came out of there?
Brandi Morin: Yeah. So, when the European colonizers first arrived on Turtle Island, they had an agenda to mine the gold, to extract the resources, and to steal the land. It brought violence. That violence was also projected onto the people of the land, the Indigenous people, and especially the Indigenous women. So, any violence against our Mother Earth, it transcribes onto violence against our mothers, against our daughters, against our sisters. So, that always has gone hand in hand.
Our mothers are the life givers, the life givers to our children. Our children were targeted by these colonizers who wanted to take control, who wanted to take over these lands that our people have called [home for] millennia. They started to kill us off, and then they targeted the children to attempt to assimilate them because our ways were considered savage, our ways were considered pagan and evil. They tried to indoctrinate Indigenous children into their culture and their ways, and they did it by force.
It all translates to what’s happening today. The residential school era did not end. We still have thousands and thousands of Indigenous children that are forcibly removed from their homes today, because they are overrepresented in the child welfare system. Because our families are reeling from the effects of colonization, from the effects of the abuses of these boarding schools, and not given the resources or the opportunities to heal. Our children are being taken continuously. Our children make up the majority of children in the child welfare system in Canada. It’s a complete money maker.
And the extractive industry is ongoing. Canada is built on industry. It is a mining nation, and it’s continuing to perpetuate that violence against our people. Our people are still being removed from their lands. Our people are still being targeted for violence. And we know that the violence that industry brings, whether it’s through man camps or whether it’s through the violation of Indigenous rights, that our women are being raped and murdered. Everything is connected. The thing is, this isn’t something of the past. This is something that is continuous, that is ongoing.
Even in the United States, these borders were created by the colonizers, but the effects go all the way down the line. There are children, Indigenous children, that died all across the US as well. I was just there last summer. I was on assignment for National Geographic, and I went to Pennsylvania, to Carlisle, where one of the most infamous Indian boarding schools was. I followed the roads by Sioux Lakota, who repatriated their children who had died there. They gave them a beautiful traditional burial. The graves of your children there, the Indigenous children in the United States, are about to be unearthed across the nation. So, this is something our people have been dealing with and have known for a long time, but it’s just now being exposed to the mainstream.
Marc Steiner: So, there was a stat. Let me start with this – I probably neglected to write it down, but you’ll probably remember it. In this story, when you mention foster children, you mentioned the percentage of Canadians who are Native, who are Indigenous, and the percentage, which I think was 55% if it was not more, of children who are forced into foster care. Is that right?
Brandi Morin: I think our percentage maybe makes up about 5% now, of Indigenous in Canada. Yeah, I think it’s closer to about 60% of the children that are in the child welfare system.
Marc Steiner: So, when I think about that, when I read that, when I read about the numbers of missing Indigenous women, and murdered Indigenous women that has taken place today, these man camps around that are actually at the heart of most of the murdered women and the rape of these women, and then the stories about people being taken away, can you talk a bit about what the struggle is against that, and what people are doing to stop that? What should take its place?
Brandi Morin: At the heart of it is racism. It’s been that from day one. It’s apathy. It’s apathy from our governments and from the justice systems, from the inadequate policing systems that we have. For instance, I was just up in Wet’suwet’en territories a few weeks ago in Northern British Columbia, where the Wet’suwet’en people have been in a fight against the coastal gasoline pipeline that’s being built through their unceded territories. They don’t want it there. They don’t want their lands and waters to be destroyed by industry. They’re also concerned about the impacts to their communities, the impacts to their women. It happens to be in an area that’s parallel to what’s known as the Highway of Tears, where dozens of, mostly Indigenous, women and girls have disappeared or vanished.
I was up there, and the RCMP, which are the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, have been deployed to those territories on behalf of industry to make sure that this project gets done. Meanwhile, they’re harassing and intimidating these Indigenous land defenders every single day. There has been well over $20 million that the police have put into arresting and antagonizing these people that are just defending their rights. It struck me because here we are parallel to this Highway of Tears, and so little has been done. So little amount of resources have been put into addressing this crisis that we have, this genocide. Yet, they’ll bring in dozens of police daily to harass these Indigenous land defenders on behalf of industry. It puts it into perspective. On our end it doesn’t make sense, but it does make sense when you understand what their agenda is. Their agenda is to extract, their agenda is the economy. They’re not interested in human rights. They’re not focused on protecting Indigenous women from these harms. It’s blatantly apparent.
Marc Steiner: I’m going to come back to what you were just saying, but it made me think about one of the pieces that you were writing about, which is about missing and murdered women. That really… It just pierced my heart, because I saw my own daughters, one of whom is part Indigenous. I could see her face in that little girl’s face. When you wrote about Mike Balczer, his voice alone, he is so compelling.
Talk a bit about that. I don’t want to get emotional about it, but it really gets to me that we’re talking about babies, young girls, children being murdered and raped on this highway you talk about in Canada. It’s all part of the exploitation of the resources, which doesn’t give a damn about people’s lands or lives. And snatching children away to put them in foster care. All these things are wrapped around. So the question is, how do we begin to unravel this and stop it? There’s got to be a movement beyond just Indigenous people that says no.
Brandi Morin: Yeah, Mike’s daughter, Jessica Patrick was 18 years old. She was a young mother. She had a baby. Her body was found dumped off a cliff outside of Smithers in Northern British Columbia. Her murder remains unsolved. The police haven’t really done much about it.
We had a national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. Coming up on three years in June, it will be, that the final report and calls to justice were released. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau declared that he and his government would do everything in their power to implement these calls to justice and to take action. It was rhetoric. Little to nothing is being done, or has been done. It’s heartbreaking. Our women are continuing to die. We had a young woman in Vancouver whose body was just found last week dumped in somebody’s backyard. It’s continual, and it’s not a priority. It’s just not a priority.
But there are grassroots people, there are grassroots organizations that are doing what they can to raise awareness. There are campaigns, there are different avenues such as social media for education. Even I, as a journalist, I use my platform. I am a survivor. I ran away from a group home when I was 12 years old, and was held against my will and raped by older men. I could have been a statistic. I have a book called Our Voice Of Fire talking about that, and trying to humanize our people, and humanize our women, because our women haven’t been looked at as human beings. We’ve been looked at as runaways, as drunks, and not valued. It’s trying to bring that understanding. Because there’s just been such a separation, such a segregation. And an understanding of our cultures, and an understanding of the harms that we’re done, and the things that we’re healing from, and just such disrespect towards our people and towards our women. So, most of the work is being done via a grassroots level.
Marc Steiner: Do you think this combination of what happened with the Pope, with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in Canada, with the activism of Indigenous people and other people that were allied with that, massive demonstrations have taken place, can actually begin to make the kind of definitive change that’s needed?
Brandi Morin: Yeah, it’s not going to happen overnight. I’ve been told this over and over by elders, by Indigenous leaders, by survivors. Many survivors and intergenerational survivors are on a healing journey, and there’s no linear path on that healing journey. Everybody’s at different stages. Whether they are processing that grief, processing that anger, whether they are ready to forgive, whether they are prepared to move forward. Is the Pope’s apology an answer? No, but it’s a step. It’s a step. I was told by Chief Wilton Littlechild, who is a revered Indigenous lawyer and leader, who is also a survivor who was at the Vatican, he said, it’s key because now our people are able to move forward in forgiving. Because that couldn’t happen before when there was no acknowledgement of wrong.
So, this process of reconciliation, it could take generations. It’s on a very personal, intimate, and individual level, but it’s also a collective level. Yes, there are allies that are very passionate. There are allies such as yourself who are doing that work to really understand the truth of the brutality of our history and to reckon with where we are now in order to move forward together, because ultimately that’s what we have to do. We are all here with the different Indigenous nations that have called these lands home for millennia. The European nations’ settlers that are here now, we’re not going anywhere. Neither of us are going anywhere. So, it’s about that healing together, and walking that path forward together. It’s going to be painful. It’s going to be ugly, but it’s also going to be worth it.
Marc Steiner: Right. Exactly. I think that one of the things you’ve done in the pieces that you’ve written and produced is you’ve shown also the beauty and power of Indigenous men and women who have suffered through this, but are building lives and standing up to it and saying, we’re going to change it and fight it. That’s an important piece.
Brandi Morin: They wanted to take our languages away. They wanted to take our cultures away. They wanted to strip us of our identity, and our laws, and our spirituality. But we are reclaiming everything that was stolen in a very powerful way, and it’s a really beautiful thing to witness. My kôkom, my grandmother, was a survivor of residential schools. I am a part of that new generation that is going back to who we are, but just reclaiming it to where we are now. I feel really blessed to be a part of that, no matter how difficult a process this healing is.
Marc Steiner: Well, Brandi Morin, it’s always a pleasure to talk with you. I really do appreciate all the work you’re doing, and the writing you do, and getting these stories out. We will do our best to get them out with you here at The Real News. That’s a commitment. Folks who are listening, watching this, on the page I have linked to all the articles that Brandi has written for Al Jazeera and more that touches on the subjects we talked about today. You can get a really in-depth look. Brandi, before I let you go, what’s next on your agenda?
Brandi Morin: Oh my gosh. I’m working on so many different things. I’m actually working on a feature documentary with Two Canoes Media and Pyramid Productions from Rome. My book, Our Voice Of Fire, is coming out. I’m working on a podcast series for Canadaland. I’m also working on another feature documentary film. I have a lot of different irons in the fire. I appreciate all the work that you’re doing. What you’re doing is a key part of reconciliation, and I want to honor you and thank you for that.
Marc Steiner: Thank you, Brandi. Thank you very much for joining us again. Look forward to talking to you again very soon.
Brandi Morin: Hay-hay [thank you].
Marc Steiner: Thank you all for joining us today. You can find links to more about this conversation here on the site. Please let me know what you think about what you heard today, and what you’d like us to cover. Just write to me at mss@therealnews.com and I will get right back to you. Again, the links to Brandi Morin’s articles will be attached to this story.
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Review: Laung by Peppermill, Nation Towers
Come on down, the spice is right…
Laung by Peppermill opened its doors to the public for the first time earlier this year, it’s a concept from (as you can probably guess) the team that brought you Peppermill, a tried and tested crowd favourite. We’re told that Laung trades in modern Indian cuisine with its own little signature twists and tinkerings — but these are phrases we hear chewed around so often, that they’ve all but lost their flavour.
We felt compelled to explore the menu of this new arrival in person, navigate its alleged twists, savour its touted tinkerings and see just how well it holds up against what we must acknowledge is healthy competition.
You’ll find Laung on the first floor of Nation Towers Mall, it’s a thoughtfully designed modular space, with private dining rooms and a bright glass-encased terrace that offers panoramic Corniche views. It’s a classic fine-dining set up, with white tablecloths and fancily-finished furniture, in the evening the windows can be raised to let in the balmy coastal air.
We’re at the mercy of chef Chef Munish Rana today, our guide and a man with big ambitions for the evolution of the menu. We start with an Indian interpretation of a classic tomato soup — it’s thick and creamy and glowing with gentle spicy sparks (Dhs29). Next up, a pairing of karare palak chaat (Dhs39) appears, served on slate. One of the pieces gives you a swift left hook of cooling yoghurt, the other counters with a sweet and sour swing of tamarind.
Plates and slates whisked away, Chef Rana cheerfully transports to us a tandoor fusion dish “it’s traditional tikka” he says, a playful glint in his eye “with a molten European cheese marinade”. We admit to a cautious first bite, this feels like forbidden alchemy, but the palate experience is solid, it’s a wicked blend of spice and salt and gloriously gooey fondant fromage. This dish is a keeper.
After this, it’s dab moilee – tiger prawns in a creamy coconut curry, with a croquant touille (Dhs99). The curry is pitch perfect, the prawns are chunky and undeniably fresh, if perhaps a fraction overcooked. Alongside it we try a salmon tikka, served in a rich aromatic gravy – it’s bold, flakey, fusiony, an arm’s length from anything you’d find in your typical Indian bistro. Another stand out dish.
Chef Rana insists we try at least one dessert before we leave, groaning up but secretly salivating on the inside we dig spoons into the zaffrani rasmalai, a sweet milk dumpling soaked in saffron milk. It’s as refreshing as monsoon rains, sweet and sticky with ripe plum pudding genes, a fond farewell to a highly enjoyable meal.
Verdict: This isn’t just another Indian restaurant. It’s excitingly inventive, experimental in the best kind of ways, and their ideas for the future leave us in no doubt, there are big things bubbling on the stove at Laung.
Rating: B+
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LONDON (AP) — Everton’s stay in the top division will extend to 69 years after preserving its Premier League place with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace thanks to a second-half comeback on Thursday.
Instead it will be only Burnley and Leeds trying to avoid being the third and final team relegated in the final round of the season on Sunday.
Everton looked doomed to be joining a three-team relegation scrap when trailing at halftime through goals from Jean-Philippe Mateta and Jordan Ayew. But the recovery was started by Michael Keane nine minutes into the second half, Richarlison leveled in the 75th minute and Dominic Calvert-Lewin headed Everton in front in the 85th to spark an invasion of the field by the home fans.
The game resumed to completion and Everton supporters spilled onto the turf again to celebrate Frank Lampard’s team staying in the Premier League.
Burnley managed to climb out of the relegation zone at the expense of Leeds by drawing 1-1 at Aston Villa. Leeds is in the bottom three due to having an inferior goal difference.
The relegation rivals both face teams on Sunday with nothing to play for, with Leeds at Brentford and Burnley hosting Newcastle.
Chelsea will head into the finale with third place already secured by drawing 1-1 with Leicester on Thursday.
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PORT CHARLOTTE - The Daily Sun is presenting a hurricane seminar Saturday at Town Center mall where regional emergency management officials and sponsors will tell the public how to stay safe.
It will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday outside the former Macy's, near the movie theater.
More than a dozen sponsors will demonstrate products which can protect homes from high winds, and the Animal Welfare League will provide tips to protect pets during a storm.
It is also presented by Jansen Shutters and Windows and sponsored by Shorepoint Health, Storm Smart and NBC2 out of Fort Myers.
NBC2 meteorologists Allyson Rae and Jason Dunning will talk about how they track storms.
Publisher Glen Nickerson and managing editor Scott Lawson will discuss how the news was covered and how The Daily Sun and Venice Gondolier were delivered after Hurricane Charley in 2004.
Charlotte County Emergency Management Director Patrick Fuller said now is the time to prepare for the hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to Nov. 30.
Along with Fuller, North Port Emergency Manager Michael Ryan and Sarasota County Emergency Management Chief Edward McCrane, will answer questions and provide potentially lifesaving tips at the seminar.
Fuller said the first things residents should know is hurricane evacuation zone.
"If we have to call for evacuations, we will do so by communicating which zone is being evacuated," Fuller said.
He said Charlotte County residents can go to www.charlottecountyfl.gov/knowyourzone.
You can view a Sarasota County evacuation zone map at: https://www.cityofnorthport.com/home/showpublisheddocument/5201/635724700156070000.
Also, evacuation centers are listed here: https://www.scgov.net/government/emergency-services/emergency-management/evacuation-centers.
Fuller said knowing zones ahead of time is critical, and it is also important to know your home.
"I think most people understand that mobile and manufactured homes do not withstand wind as well as site-built homes, but it is also important to know the age of your home and the building code at the time of construction."
He said it's important to make a plan, including where to go in the case of evacuation, and how to get there.
All residents should maintain disaster kids which will include everything they'll need for five to seven days, he said.
"This includes nonperishable food, one gallon of water per person per day, medications, flashlights, and battery-powered or crank radios."
A comprehensive listing can be found in the Charlotte County Disaster Guide as well as numerous other resources which can be found at www.charlottecountyfl.gov/EM.
The sales tax holiday runs from May 28 through June 10, which is a good time to stock up on hurricane supplies, Fuller recommended.
He said residents should put alert notifications on their devices. Alert Charlotte is free and residents can sign up by going to www.charlottecountyfl.gov/alertcharlotte.
North Port residents can sign up for alerts at www.cityofnorthport.com/alerts and obtain emergency information at https://www.cityofnorthport.com/government/city-services/fire-rescue/emergency-management and at https://www.cityofnorthport.com/government/city-services/building/hurricane-safety.
Local media and social media accounts of local governments are also good ways of keeping informed, he said.
Fuller said it is important to distinguish the difference between flood zones and storm surge evacuation zones.
"Flood zones are determined by FEMA mapping and relate to the National Flood Insurance Program and the potential of flood," Fuller said. "They are related but not the same."
He said it is important that all residents look into carrying flood insurance.
"There is nowhere in Charlotte County or anywhere else that is entirely immune to flooding," Fuller said.
And flooding could come in a manner of forms: storm surge, heavy isolated rainfall events, inadequate or impaired drainage, among other potentials.
"It's important to understand that no two hurricanes or tropical storms are the same," Fuller said
He said many factors affect the way a storm will affect Southwest Florida, such as the size of the storm, how far the wind extends from the center, the forward speed, and the angle of approach and tides.
"Unfortunately our area has several factors working against us: We have low elevations, the depth of the Gulf of Mexico off of our coastline is relatively shallow which can enhance the effects of storm surge and the contours of our coastline, and the harbor specifically, can act as a funnel." | https://www.yoursun.com/charlotte/news/hurricane-seminar-to-provide-safety-tips/article_60c948b4-d790-11ec-9b13-1fc74e1baad0.html | 2022-05-19T22:27:01Z | https://www.yoursun.com/charlotte/news/hurricane-seminar-to-provide-safety-tips/article_60c948b4-d790-11ec-9b13-1fc74e1baad0.html | true | 1 |
Senate OKs overhaul of baby formula rules in aid program
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate approved a bill Thursday aimed at easing the baby formula shortage for families participating in a government assistance program that accounts for about half of all formula purchased in the United States.
The House passed the bill the day before, so it now goes to President Joe Biden to be signed into law.
Participants in a program known as WIC get vouchers that are redeemed for specific foods to supplement their diets. The vouchers usually can only be used to purchase one brand of infant formula, which encourages the manufacturer to offer big discounts to secure a state’s business.
The bill makes it possible in extenuating circumstances for the Department of Agriculture to waive certain requirements so that WIC participants can purchase whatever brand is available.
“Now, millions of parents will have an easier time finding the baby formula that they need,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said after the bill was passed.
Lawmakers are also considering boosting staffing at the Food and Drug Administration with a $28 emergency spending bill. That legislation also passed the House this week, but faces uncertain prospects in the Senate.
The baby formula shortage was caused by the safety-related closure of the country’s largest formula manufacturing plant. The head of the FDA told lawmakers Thursday that the factory could be up and running as soon as next week.
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The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association released its updated power rankings on May 19. Take a look below for where Western Mass. teams currently sit in the first spring statewide tournament.
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Positive Impact of Raila’s US Trip for 1998 Kenya US Bomb Victims
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s recent trip to the United States may have had a positive impact on the lives of the 1998 US Embassy Bombing blast survivors.
A statement shared by Azimio on Thursday, May 19, indicated that the former Prime Minister met with representatives of the Kenyan victims of the 1998 Nairobi Embassy bombing in Washington DC.
After the meeting, the former Prime Minister renewed his support for the victims’ ongoing efforts for compensation and recognition.
New legislation seeking to include the Kenyan victims in the US Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act is set to hit the floor of Congress in a few weeks.
“Odinga is encouraged that the US Congress will have the opportunity in the next several weeks and months to consider legislation which will make the Kenyan victims eligible to participate in a United States Congressional fund providing compensation to the victims of terrorist attacks on the United States.
“The existing legislation – The US Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act – does not currently establish the eligibility of the Kenyan victims and their surviving spouses for any recognition and compensation. The new proposals would amend the law to include Kenyan victims in such recognition and compensation,” read the statement in part.
The former Prime Minister further explained that the adoption would bolster Kenya-US relations and urged them to adopt the amendment.
Raila visited the US on Friday, April 22, where he vouched for his presidential bid and the US to rally behind his candidature ahead of the August polls.
During the visit, he also met Kenyans in Washington DC where he briefed them on the state of the nation’s politics as well as the upcoming General Election.
His trip was, however, cut short by the demise of the country’s third President, Mwai Kibaki.
On Friday, August 7, 1998, Kenya was treated to horrific scenes after terrorists linked to the Al-Qaeda network hit the US Embassy in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
The 1998 Nairobi bomb blast left over 200 people dead while 5,000 others sustained injuries.
By DERRICK OKUBASU
Source-https://www.kenyans.co.ke/
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Shares of NextEra Energy Inc.
NEE,
-0.76%
slumped 0.76% to $70.46 Thursday, on what proved to be an all-around dismal trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index
SPX,
-0.58%
falling 0.58% to 3,900.79 and Dow Jones Industrial Average
DJIA,
-0.75%
falling 0.75% to 31,253.13. This was the stock's second consecutive day of losses. NextEra Energy Inc. closed $23.27 below its 52-week high ($93.73), which the company reached on December 31st.
The stock underperformed when compared to some of its competitors Thursday, as Dominion Energy Inc.
D,
-0.54%
fell 0.54% to $82.21, Duke Energy Corp.
DUK,
+0.05%
rose 0.05% to $108.95, and Southern Co.
SO,
-0.66%
fell 0.66% to $73.33. Trading volume (9.6 M) eclipsed its 50-day average volume of 9.4 M.
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DEER CREEK, Illinois (NEXSTAR) – An Illinois house currently listed on real estate website Zillow gives living in a basement a whole different meaning. The two bedroom/one bathroom 832 square foot “basement house” captured the internet’s attention this week due to its unique stature.
Located in Deer Creek, about 25 minutes from Peoria, the home is currently listed at $35,000. The vast majority of the property lies underground, save for a slab of roof peeking out.
The listing explains the house is located on a large lot and that home could be “a great home to buy and build a larger home with the spacious lot. There are plenty of possibilities.”
Photos of the home and its listing circulated social media on Wednesday, after the Zillow Gone Wild Twitter account posted photos along with the caption: “We will call this The Basement Home and it’s amazinggggg.”
Zillow Gone Wild is a popular account that highlights what it calls “the best” of Zillow. Homes listed are typically unusual or interesting, more than just “nice.” The account has over 212,000 followers.
The basement house has a pending offer as of Thursday. | https://www.localdvm.com/news/us-and-world/for-sale-basement-house-zillow-listing-goes-viral/ | 2022-05-19T22:33:57Z | https://www.localdvm.com/news/us-and-world/for-sale-basement-house-zillow-listing-goes-viral/ | false | 28 |
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If you’ve stumbled upon my Instagram stories, you’ve probably noticed I excessively post about Mother Monster herself, Lady Gaga. Okay, “excessively” is somewhat of an exaggeration, but what isn’t an exaggeration is my love for this century’s queen of pop.
Before you complain that “oh, you’re just another stan about to write a letter about how awesome your favorite music artist is,” let me say this: I am also going to talk about how she got me through the hardest year of my life. And don’t act like you don’t also obsess over music artists (I’m looking at you Swifties and Stylers).
I became a Little Monster in 2016 and started to religiously listen to her when “Joanne” was released on Oct. 21, 2016. I was in my first year in high school and I found her when I first started to come to terms with my queerness. Her fierce acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community and unapologetic authenticity were exactly what I needed to gain the courage to be fully myself.
Since then, Gaga has either been my #1 or #2 top artist on my Spotify Wrapped. She has always been a beacon of light for me, which is why I needed her more than ever when the world suddenly went dark in 2020.
“Chromatica,” her sixth studio album, was originally set to be released in early April, but COVID had other plans. Concerts, graduations and weddings across the globe were put on hold, and I was no exception. It was my last year of high school, and once March rolled around, every day I got new notifications about special events being canceled.
I lost my graduation, my prom and numerous drag shows I was booked for. Stay-at-home orders caused me to be isolated in my home and away from all my friends and the Spokane drag community. And the cherry on top of it all? “Chromatica” was postponed.
I was crushed.
Nevertheless, I survived and sat through long days of Zoom class, hoping that things would suddenly go back to normal. But they never did, and I continued to feel too numb to feel sad anymore.
In May 2020, that all changed. Gaga announced the new release date for “Chromatica” and for the first time in months, I had something to look forward to.
“Rain On Me (with Ariana Grande)” became the second single on the album and came out on May 22, 2020, also known as my 18th birthday. I already felt like shit knowing that my introduction to adulthood would be spent in my house, away from all my friends and family. But at least I had a new Gaga song to listen to.
I sat down alone in my room to play the song. What ensued was the start of a light-hearted sound with heavy lyrics.
“I’d rather be dry, but at least I’m alive.”
Chills went down my body as that lyric played during the first chorus. It instantly resonated with me in a cathartic way. In the song, Gaga and Ariana Grande are singing about persevering through dark times and finding comfort in knowing that things will get better, even when the future seems bleak.
Being “dry” for me meant escaping the grief I was feeling about losing my last year of high school and my entire life turning upside down. However, the storm of the pandemic was too heavy and I had to face reality. Despite the downpour of darkness and emotional damage the pandemic brought to my life, I was still alive.
Without me realizing it, I was persisting through the storm and surviving it. The pandemic may have mentally destroyed me, but I was still getting up out of bed every day and working towards brighter days. I was alive and breathing and able to give and receive love. The pandemic was not the end of my story, and I had to realize that.
“Rain On Me” taught me that I was capable of getting through my troubles and that better days were ahead, even when it seems like the storm may never pass. I found this was a recurring message throughout “Chromatica” when I listened to it when it was released. When I was finally able to listen to the album, I entered a world where I felt validated and at peace with how I was feeling.
“Alice” validated my struggle with finding inner peace.
“Fun Tonight” and “911” helped me recognize my self-destructive behaviors.
“Plastic Doll” and “1000 Doves” reminded me that I have the strength to overcome anything.
But most of all, “Chromatica” taught me to dance through the pain.
Gaga masterfully mixes heavy themes and dark lyrics, which ultimately allowed me to have an escape during 2020 and address my inner demons. While “Chromatica” wasn’t the key to solving all my problems in 2020, it served as a beacon of hope and a reminder of my own resilience.
Sol Vandeman (they/he) is the campus life editor for The Front this quarter. They’re a sophomore currently pursuing a major in journalism with a minor in women, gender and sexuality studies. Sol would describe themselves as the “Elle Woods” of The Front. As a reporter, they focused on art and social justice at Western. Outside of journalism, Sol enjoys doing drag and religiously listening to pop music divas. Their Instagram is @solasinthesun.
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NEW YORK – Hours after the Mets learned Max Scherzer will join fellow ace Jacob deGrom on the injured list, Pete Alonso kept New York rolling with a two-run homer in the 10th inning for a 7-6 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday.
Paul Goldschmidt tied the score 5-all with two outs in the ninth off Mets closer Edwin Díaz with his fourth RBI of the game. Albert Pujols hit a run-scoring double play grounder in the 10th of the Cardinals' first-extra inning game this year.
With the automatic runner on second, Alonso drove the second pitch from Giovanny Gallegos (0-2) into the left field second deck for his third career game-ending home run. It was the 10th home run of the season for Alonso, who leads the major leagues with 33 RBIs.
Colin Holderman (1-0), who made his big league debut last weekend, got his first big league decision as the Mets moved a season-high 12 games over .500 by winning three of four from the Cardinals.
This was the first time since 2014 that the Mets won the season series against St. Louis.
Jeff McNeil had a tiebreaking, two-run single and three RBIs and two snazzy catches for New York.
The Mets said during the game that Scherzer had been diagnosed with a strained oblique muscle in his left side after leaving Wednesday night’s win following a pitch. Scherzer is expected to be sidelined for six to eight weeks, another blow to a team that leads the NL East at 26-14 despite missing deGrom, No. 5 starter Tylor Megill and catcher James McCann to injuries, along with relievers Sean Reid-Foley and Trevor May.
Goldschmidt hit a tying home run in the third, a go-ahead double in the fifth and a sacrifice fly in the seventh. He tied it with an infield hit off the foot of shortstop Eduardo Escobar with with two outs in the ninth as Díaz blew a save for the second time in 11 chances.
Harrison Bader had reached on an infield hit leading off the ninth for his third single, stole second for the second time on the day and advanced to third on a groundout.
McNeil used his right foot to push off against the wall in left field foul territory on Goldschmidt's sacrifice fly. McNeil landed in position to throw to second and nabbed Brendan Donovan, who tried to tag up from first.
Then with a runner on first in the eighth, McNeil made a sliding catch on a soft liner to deny Dylan Carlson and threw to second from his back.
New York took a 5-3 lead with a three-run fifth. Mark Canha scored on Brandon Nimmo’s grounder, just beating a high throw from first baseman Albert Pujols that was dropped by catcher Yadier Molina.
Nick Wittgren relieved Dakota Hudson, gave up a single to Lindor and loaded the bases with a four-pitch walk to Alonso that sent the NL RBIs leader sprawling. The ball whizzed just over the head of Alonso, who has been hit on the helmet twice this season.
McNeill, who drove in the Mets' first run with an infield grounder in the first, followed with a drive to shallow center ticked off the glove of Bader, a speedy Glove Glove winner who nearly made a sliding grab.
McNeil is hitting .313, including .400 with runners in scoring position.
Juan Yepez had a second-inning home run and his first three-hit game for Cardinals. He took a called third strike that stranded the bases loaded in the ninth.
OUCH!
Cardinals right-hander Andre Pallante took a 111 mph liner from Alonso off his left shoulder in the seventh that went for an infield single, McNeil, the next batter, hit a 99 mph comebacker off the pitcher’s left foot, and Pallante retrieved the the ball to throw to first for the out.
LAST TRIP IN
The Mets honored Pujols and Molina before their last regular-season games at Citi Field and presented them with checks for their charities.
RETURNING
Mets OF Starling Marte likely will be activated Friday after returning from the Dominican Republic, where he traveled following the death of a grandmother
TRAINER’S ROOM
Cardinals: C Andrew Knziner left in the middle of the fifth inning after taking a pair of foul tips off his mask earlier in the game. ... INF Edmundo Sosa didn’t start after straining his left ankle while sliding into second when he was caught stealing in the fifth inning Wednesday.
UP NEXT
Cardinals: RHP Ada Wainwright (4-3, 3.15) takes the moind on Friday in a series opener at Pittburgh, which starts RHP Zach Thompson (2-3, 5.47).
Mets: RHP Carlos Carrasco (3-1, 3.73) starts Friday’s series opener at Colorado and RHP Germán Márquez (1-3, 6.16).
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Samantha Williamson (300m Hurdles) and Allie Clamme (3200m Run) both advanced to the Marion Regional next week, but for the rest of the girls track team, their season came to an end last night at the Marion Sectional. The Bruins had several good performances though. “What a great season for the women’s track team. We are very proud of their effort and continued improvement throughout the year,” said Coach Randy Sehy. “Unfortunately, we must say goodbye to our wonderful seniors. We loved coaching these ladies and they will be greatly missed.” | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2606289325152/lady-bruins-draw-madison-grant-in-tennis-sectional-open | 2022-05-19T22:44:09Z | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2606289325152/lady-bruins-draw-madison-grant-in-tennis-sectional-open | false | null |
Market Movers: News (NWSA) Drops 4.27% to Close at $17.48 May 18
Equities Staff Follow |Shares of News Corp - Class A (NASDAQ:NWSA) traded 4.27% lower on May 18 to close at $17.48.
3,229,782 traded today. Their current average 30 day volume is 3,532,666 shares.
News is down 17.76% year-to-date in 2022.
The company is set to release earnings on 2022-08-04.
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New Twitter policy aims to pierce fog of war misinformation
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Twitter is stepping up its fight against misinformation with a new policy cracking down on posts that spread potentially dangerous false stories. The change is part of a broader effort to promote accurate information during times of conflict or crisis. Under the new rules, which take effect Thursday, Twitter will no longer automatically recommend or amplify posts that mischaracterize conditions during a conflict or make misleading claims about war crimes or atrocities. Posts that violate the rules could also have warning labels applied, as well as links to more trustworthy content. Twitter says it will apply the rules first to Ukraine and then to future humanitarian crises.
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Stocks end lower, nearing but not quite in a bear market
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks ended another volatile day lower on Wall Street Thursday, bringing the market closer to its first bear market since the beginning of the pandemic. The S&P 500, the benchmark for many index funds, fell 0.6%. It’s now down 18.7% from the record high it set early this year, nearly at the 20% threshold that defines a bear market. Investors are worrying that the soaring inflation that’s hurting people shopping for groceries and filling their cars up is also walloping profits at U.S. companies. Target fell again, a day after losing a quarter of its value on a surprisingly large drop in earnings.
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GOP directs culture war fury toward green investing trend
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Red state officials are coming out swinging against growing Wall Street efforts to consider environmental risk in investment decisions. Their target is “ESG,” which stands for environmental, social and governance. The principles call on investors to consider factors other than traditional financial metrics in their decisions. The acronym has become the latest culture war fodder in conservative media and in state government this year. The movement against green investing indicates how the GOP has become more willing to damage its relationship with big business to fight ideological foes. Opposition has been particularly strong in red states where fossil fuels make up a large part of the economy.
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House passes bill to crack down on gasoline ‘price gouging’
WASHINGTON (AP) — A closely divided House has approved legislation to crack down on alleged price gouging by oil companies as prices at the pump continue to soar. A bill backed by House Democrats would give President Joe Biden authority to declare an energy emergency that would make it unlawful to increase gasoline and home energy fuel prices in an “excessive” or exploitative manner. The bill directs the Federal Trade Commission to punish companies that engage in price gouging. The vote Thursday comes as Interior Secretary Deb Haaland said she will release a long-delayed, five-year plan that allows Interior to conduct new offshore oil and gas lease sales.
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‘Twitter philanthropy’ reveals chasms in social safety net
Practically every minute of every hour, someone sends a tweet to Bill Pulte, a 33-year-old private-equity investor and heir to the mammoth PulteGroup homebuilding company. And, nearly every day, Pulte responds. He sent $500 for a man who sent a video showing his missing teeth. He gave $125 for a woman to pay for gas so she could make the long drive to her brother’s funeral. It’s all part of what Pulte calls “Twitter philanthropy” – a concept of direct giving in which Pulte and others offer immediate financial support to a tiny percentage of people who reach out over social media. Philanthropy experts say Pulte’s generosity is laudable, but question whether his approach will produce any long-term results.
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Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates edge down to 5.25%
WASHINGTON (AP) — Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates retreated modestly this week, but interest on the key 30-year loan remains at decade-high levels. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday that the 30-year rate slipped to 5.25% from 5.3% last week. By contrast, the average rate stood at 3% a year ago. Earlier this month, the Federal Reserve intensified its fight against the worst inflation in 40 years by raising its benchmark interest rate by a half-percentage point and signaling more big rate hikes to come. Combined with higher home prices and persistent inflation, securing a home has become fraught with obstacles, especially for first-time buyers.
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Canada bans China’s Huawei Technologies from 5G networks
TORONTO (AP) — Canada aays wireless carriers in Canada won’t be allowed to install Huawei equipment in their high-speed 5G networks. In announcing the decision Thursday joined the U.S. and other allies that previously banned the giant Chinese technology company. The U.S. government has been lobbying allies for years to exclude Huawei from new ultra-fast 5G mobile networks over worries that China’s Communist rulers could compel the company to help with cyberespionage. The U.S. has warned that it will reconsider intelligence sharing with any countries that use Huawei gear. The company has repeatedly denied the allegations.
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Relics and militants: Vatican fraud trial sprawls the globe
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican’s financial trial has taken a surreal turn with a defendant asserting she escorted two emissaries of Russian President Vladimir Putin into the Holy See to negotiate the return of relics to the Russian Orthodox Church. The negotiations failed. But the fantastical narrative recounted by Cecilia Marogna in court documents Thursday illustrated a remarkable situation the Holy See found itself in. It apparently entrusted delicate diplomatic, ecumenical and intelligence work to a previously unknown security analyst who got in the door by impressing a cardinal. Lawyers for Marogna filed a statement in which she explained her work on behalf of the Holy See in terms that read more like a James Bond job description.
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The S&P 500 slipped 22.89 points, or 0.6%, to 3,900.79. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 236.94 points, or 0.8%, to 31,253.13. The Nasdaq fell 29.66 points, or 0.3%, to 11,388.50. The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies rose 1.38 points, or 0.1%, to 1,776.22. | https://www.greenwichtime.com/business/article/Business-Highlights-New-Twitter-policy-Wall-17185281.php | 2022-05-19T22:45:45Z | https://www.greenwichtime.com/business/article/Business-Highlights-New-Twitter-policy-Wall-17185281.php | false | 11 |
Agatha Christie’s diehard fans are in for a suspenseful ride when Ken Ludwig's stage adaptation of her 1934 novel Murder on the Orient Express makes its South Florida premiere on Friday, May 20, at the Actors' Playhouse in Coral Gables. The comedy-mystery debuted at McCarter Theatre Center at Princeton University in New Jersey in 2017.
The plot-twist masterpiece has thrilled mystery lovers by way of television, radio, and film, but Actors' Playhouse artistic director David Arisco says the theater retelling offers a new take on the classic.
"Ken Ludwig is a well-known playwright for comedies like Lend Me a Tenor, and he kept the murder mystery to this play but also added some fun and levity to it," Arisco tells New Times. "The ten characters are a mix of nationalities, ages, and backgrounds and Ludwig found quirkiness in each one of them. They are all suspects and they all have alibis and each clue matters on how you put the puzzle together."
Originally planned for the company's 2020 season, Murder on the Orient Express was put on hold owing to the COVID pandemic and production and casting didn't resume until last fall. The play, which unfolds in two acts over two hours, had been scheduled for the theater’s main stage but got moved to the more intimate space upstairs, a switch Arisco says facilitates a stronger sense that the actors and the audience are journeying together.
The stage starts off as a café in Istanbul before being transformed into a train platform and eventually a dynamic, 48-foot-long set representing the Orient Express' dining car, sleeper car, and observation deck, which serves as the backdrop for Christie’s ingenious murder tale. The railroad journey is interrupted when the train gets trapped in the snow and a passenger turns up dead. One of Christie’s iconic characters — the eccentric, mustachioed Belgian detective Hercule Poirot — happens to be on board, and he assumes responsibility for solving the case.
With every scene, the audience realizes that there’s more to each character, utterance, and object than meets the eye.
"My favorite part about this story and the reason I picked it up is that I fell victim to what everybody else does," notes Arisco, who’s been with the Actors' Playhouse since its inception in 1988. "It seems like everyone knows the title and has read the book or seen the film, but people are so involved by the mastery of the plot itself that, when you ask, nobody remembers who the murderer is."
As in other Christie’s novels, the characters in Murder on the Orient Express are fictitious but the setting is real. The plot was inspired by one of the author's own weather-interrupted travels on Europe’s first transcontinental express, which ran from Paris to Constantinople (now Istanbul) from 1883 to 1977. Born in England in 1890 and homeschooled by her mother, Christie had a lifelong fascination with solving riddles and puzzles that won her the sobriquet "Queen of Crime" and made her one of the best-selling authors in history. Her books have sold billions in English and a further billion in translations into more than 100 languages. Christie also left a remarkable legacy of plays and short stories.
For Irene Adjan, a three-time Carbonell Award winner who plays the exuberant American passenger Helen Hubbart, the plot's allure is based one of Christie’s most outstanding talents: finding different angles to each character, in this case a mélange of intriguing personalities that she says will appeal to audiences of all backgrounds, even if they're unfamiliar with Agatha Christie's world.
"Nobody on the train is what they seem to be, you really have to dissect the part of each character that's for show and what the motives really are," Adjan notes. "The game of cat and mouse the characters play is fascinating. There's a lot for the audience to figure out and because this theater version is a more comical and fast-paced version, it is a lot of fun trying to keep guessing and try to figure out who the murderer is.”
Murder on the Orient Express. Friday, May 20, through Sunday, June 5, at Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables; 305-444-9293; actorsplayhouse.org. Performances Wednesday through Saturday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets cost $40 to $85. | https://www.miaminewtimes.com/arts/things-to-do-in-miami-murder-on-the-orient-express-at-actors-playhouse-14507553 | 2022-05-19T22:47:34Z | https://www.miaminewtimes.com/arts/things-to-do-in-miami-murder-on-the-orient-express-at-actors-playhouse-14507553 | false | 1 |
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — The man accused of opening fire on a Southern California church congregation because of his political hatred of Taiwan dubbed himself a “destroying” angel in a seven-volume diary sent to a newspaper before the attack, the paper said Wednesday.
David Chou, 68, spent $16.10 to mail seven thick photocopied volumes of handwritten Chinese text and a flash drive to the World Journal office in the Los Angeles suburb of Monterey Park, according to photos published in the Chinese-language paper.
The newspaper said the pages bore the title: “Diary of an Angel Destroying Independence” in an apparent reference to Taiwan’s self-government. The Chinese Communist Party continues to demand Taiwan reunify with China.
The diary pages were received in the daily mail Monday, one day after authorities say Chou opened fire at a lunch gathering of older parishioners at Irvine Taiwanese Presbyterian Church in the community of Laguna Woods.
The newspaper didn’t report the contents of the diaries and nobody there apparently read through them before sending them to the police through the paper’s attorney, said an employee who declined to be named because they weren’t authorized to speak openly.
The newspaper’s lawyer, however, told The Orange County Register late Wednesday that the papers were given to him late Tuesday and he still had them.
Attorney Maxwell Lin of West Covina said that he will share the papers with law enforcement when he receives a subpoena.
“We have no intention of withholding anything,” Lin told the Register.
Lin could not confirm the reported title.
“The document will speak for itself, but how you call it is subject to a reporter’s interpretation,” said Lin, who had not fully read the papers.
“Time will tell how important” the papers are, Lin told the Register.
Investigators were aware of the reports that the journals were sent to the newspaper, according to Orange County sheriff’s spokesperson Carrie Braun.
One person was killed in the shooting and five were wounded. Chou could face life in prison or the death penalty if convicted of murder and attempted murder. He has not yet entered a plea and remained jailed without bail in Orange County pending a June 10 arraignment.
County District Attorney Todd Spitzer has said Chou was motivated by hatred for Taiwan, where he was born after his family was forced from mainland China when Communists prevailed in a civil war that ended in 1949. He apparently chose the church at random and didn’t know anyone there before he drove to California from Las Vegas on Saturday, authorities said.
Authorities have said Chou sat through a church service before attending the luncheon in honor of a former pastor, where he mingled with the parishioners for about 40 minutes before chaining and nailing shut exit doors and opening fire.
When the gunfire erupted, Dr. John Cheng, 52, charged Chou and was shot but authorities said he disrupted the attack and may have saved dozens of lives.
The former pastor, Billy Chang, then picked up a chair and threw it at Chou, who fell on the floor. Chang said he rushed at Chou and several congregation members held Chou down and tied him up.
Chou was armed with two legally purchased 9 mm handguns and concealed bags holding ammunition and four Molotov cocktail-style devices in the church hall where the luncheon was being held, authorities said.
The wounded ranged in age from 66 to 92 and were expected to survive.
The shooting shook Southern California’s Taiwanese community.
“I am starting to worry about our people,” Dr. Simon Lin, a leader at the Taiwan Center Foundation of Los Angeles, said at a news conference. “The Taiwan Center is very friendly. It’s open to the public. We never check your background.”
The small community center lacks the budget to hire full-time security, he added.
Louis M. Huang, director general of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles, said he has confidence in U.S. law enforcement to carry out the investigation and that justice would be served.
He called on Taiwanese Americans to respect differences in opinion but said no one has a right to infringe on other people’s rights or to take someone’s life.
He urged community members to report to the police if they see something that concerns them.
“Don’t keep silent,” he said.
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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Nolan Ryan was already striking out plenty of batters with his blazing fastball, and at age 22 pitched the last seven innings in the National League pennant-clinching game for the 1969 Miracle Mets and got what would be his only World Series ring.
If not for the encouragement and insistence of his wife to keep pitching, those could have been the few highlights of Ryan's career.
“Without Ruth ... he might not have pitched for 27 years,” said Bradley Jackson, the director of ”Facing Nolan," a new documentary on Ryan.
And there wouldn't have been a first-ballot Hall of Fame career spanning those record 27 seasons, none of the seven no-hitters, and less than one-tenth of his 5,714 strikeouts and 324 wins. The right-hander who routinely threw more than 100 mph wouldn't have become the first baseball player with a $1 million annual salary, or pitch for both MLB teams in the Lone Star State.
Inconsistent with his control, and not always pitching regularly, Ryan wasn’t sure then that baseball would be a long career or even one that could support his family. A long way from his home in Texas, he spent off time in New York studying books on cattle, ranching and banking. His goal was to play long enough, about four years, and qualify for baseball’s pension plan.
“Facing Nolan” makes its national debut with a one-night showing on 850 screens in theaters across the country Tuesday, and the 105-minute documentary will be available for streaming later this year. There was a public showing following a Texas Rangers home game on May 1, the anniversary of Ryan’s seventh no-hitter in 1991 at age 44 and two seasons before he retired.
“When I watch the film, I really kind of reflect back on how long 27 years is,” said Ryan, now 75. “It almost made me tired, and the commitment that I had to make to compete for that long. But I took a lot of pride in being in shape and being able to compete with people that were half my age.”
The documentary shows plenty of highlights from Ryan's playing career. There are interviews with Hall of Fame players like George Brett, Rod Carew and Dave Winfield who had to face him, and fellow pitchers like Randy Johnson and Roger Clemens who admired him.
There is a segment filmed in the Astrodome with Craig Biggio, whose Hall of Fame career was mostly at second base, but was a 22-year-old catcher in his fourth big league game when he caught Ryan there in June 1988.
Carew, a .328 career hitter with seven batting titles and an All-Star in 18 of his 19 big league seasons, said he always felt like he would go 0 for 4 when facing Ryan. They were teammates in 1979, Carew's first with the California Angels and Ryan's last there before his million-dollar-a-year free agent deal with Houston.
Among stories discussed are the bloody lip — and blood-stained jersey —— after a comeback liner hit by Bo Jackson, and the headlock and punches delivered by Ryan when a young Robin Ventura decided to charge the mound against the Texan with the Rangers in his final season. Ventura declined to be interviewed for the documentary.
There is also plenty about Ryan's youth and his family, including his relationship with his high school sweetheart who has now been his wife for 55 years, and also convinced him to take part in the film project.
“I really thought that it would be more focused on on my career and what happened in my career. And I really didn’t know what to expect,” Ryan said. “I guess I really never even thought about the family aspect of it and the involvement with our children and our grandchildren. And I’m really thrilled that they did that.”
Still, the dozens of big league records he holds and lifetime statistics are mind-boggling. He struck out one out of every four batters he faced in his career, with 839 overall more than Johnson. Ryan also holds modern-day big league records with his 2,795 walks (962 more than second-place Steve Carlton) and 277 wild pitches. His 222 compete games included 61 shutouts and 12 one-hitters to go with the no-hitters.
“The number of years that he pitched ... that’s insane,” said Angels manager Joe Maddon, who never expects to see numbers like that again. “I don’t know it could ever, will be permitted to be accomplished again is the best way to describe it. Guys like that, when they came up, it was normally a four-man rotation, and sometimes five. They pitched on less rest and threw more pitches.”
Maddon said pitchers like Ryan, Bob Gibson, Sam McDowell were physical anomalies. Maddon was a young scout in the Angels organization when Ryan was overpowering guys and the average big league velocity was about 88 mph. That is about 93 mph today, still well below what Ryan did throughout his career.
The active major league strikeout leader is Max Scherzer with 3,079, just ahead of the 3,054 Justin Verlander, the 39-year-old whose 231 wins were the most among active pitchers going into Thursday's games. Only five other current pitchers have more than 2,000 strikeouts. There were only 50 complete games combined in the big leagues all of last season, with only eight pitchers having more than one.
“I think we have a gap, and with the young people today, that they don’t put a lot of emphasis or think about history,” Ryan said when asked what he hoped people would get out of the film. “I think that gives them an opportunity to kind of see what happened, and how the game has evolved to where it is today versus where it was back when I started.”
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MILAN (AP) — An Italian tugboat with six people aboard capsized and sank in the Adriatic Sea, leaving five crew members missing, Italian authorities said Thursday.
The Coast Guard and other authorities were searching for four Italians and one Tunisian sailor. Authorities said the search was complicated by high winds.
Just the captain survived, rescued from the sea by a Croatian boat that was in the area.
The tugboat, Franco P, alerted port authorities Wednesday night that it was sinking about 50 miles off the coast of the southern Italian city of Bari as it was pulling a pontoon from the Italian ports of Ancona to Dures.
The pontoon, with 11 people on board, remained adrift and was being rescued.
It was not immediately clear what caused the tugboat to capsize.
7 Agricultural Technology Stocks to Buy as Commodity Prices Remain VolatileAgriculture stocks have a place in every investor's portfolio. The fact is that the byproduct of agriculture literally feeds the world. But for a variety of reasons, supply and/or demand can be disrupted. For example, the weather is often a concern. Farmers are always subject to periods of drought or flooding.
But the past few years have shown how this sector is not immune from geopolitical concerns. The Covid-19 pandemic affected supply chains on top of seeing demand destruction in key markets. And this year, the world is seeing how interconnected we've become. Russia's war on Ukraine is shutting in a large percentage of the world's wheat supply.
However, with commodity prices soaring in several categories, investors have an opportunity in agriculture technology stocks. These companies run the gamut from companies that provide equipment to those that provide fertilizer, pesticides, and other products and services.
To help investors determine if this opportunity is right for them, we've created this special presentation. We assess the long-term opportunity for seven agricultural technology stocks.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Alabama coach Nick Saban called out Texas A&M on Wednesday night for “buying” players in its top-ranked recruiting class with name, image and likeness deals, saying Crimson Tide football players earned more than $3 million last year “the right way.”
“I know the consequence is going to be difficult for the people who are spending tons of money to get players,” Saban said while speaking at an event in Birmingham, Alabama, to promote the World Games being held there in July.
“You read about it, you know who they are. We were second in recruiting last year. A&M was first. A&M bought every player on their team. Made a deal for name, image and likeness. We didn’t buy one player. But I don’t know if we’re going to be able to sustain that in the future, because more and more people are doing it. It’s tough.”
Saban’s comments were first reported by AL.com and echoed some of the points he made in March during an interview with The Associated Press.
The NCAA lifted most of its rules barring athletes from earning money from sponsorship and endorsement deals last July, but there are concerns among many in college sports that NIL deals are being used to as recruiting inducements and de facto pay-for-play.
Last week, the NCAA issued guidance to Division I members to clarify its rules against boosters being involved in recruiting.
On Wednesday night, the 70-year-old Saban, who has won six national championships, was more targeted in his critique of the current state of college football.
“We have a rule right now that said you cannot use name, image and likeness to entice a player to come to your school. Hell, read about it in the paper,” Saban said. “Jackson State paid a guy a million dollars last year that was a really good Division I player to come to school. It was in the paper and they bragged about it. Nobody did anything about it.”
Jackson State and coach Deion Sanders landed one of the most highly rated recruits in the country in cornerback Travis Hunter, who had been committed to Florida State until a signing day flip in December.
Sanders has denied Jackson State made any impermissible offers to Hunter to get him to sign with the historically black college that competes in the second tier of Division I football.
“You best believe I will address that LIE Coach SABAN told tomorrow,” Sanders tweeted. “We as a PEOPLE don’t have to pay our PEOPLE to play with our PEOPLE,” Sanders tweeted.
Saban also referenced Miami donor John Ruiz, a billionaire who has funded NIL deals for numerous Hurricanes athletes.
“Those guys from Miami that are going to play basketball there for $400,000, that’s in the newspaper,” Saban said. “The guy tells you how he’s doing it.”
But the Texas A&M comments were closest to home. The Aggies are a Southeastern Conference rival in the West Division and coached by former Saban assistant Jimbo Fisher.
The Aggies beat Alabama last season, but finished 8-4 while the Tide went on to win the SEC and play Georgia for the national championship.
In February, Fisher went off on competitors who were pushing rumors that Texas A&M had spent $30 million on NIL deals to land its star-studded recruiting class.
“Clown acts,” Fisher said. “Multiple coaches in our league.”
Saban said he supports players being able to cash in on their fame and cited Alabama’s success.
“I told our players when this whole thing started to get agents, get representation, so you create opportunities for yourself,” he said. “Our players last year created $3 million worth of opportunities for themselves in doing it the right way. I have no problem with that and nobody had a problem on our team with that because the guys that got the money earned it. There were only 25 guys on our team that had opportunity to earn money.”
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Mobley Releases New Single 'themesong'
The track was released alongside a new music video.
Multi-talented songsmith, record producer, filmmaker, writer, advocate, and one-man tour de force Mobley has released his new single "themesong" via Last Gang. Plus, watch the coinciding video which was directed, produced and edited by Mobley himself during a spontaneous trip to South Africa.
The song is a thrilling introduction to a new sonic and narrative world created by Mobley. At once intimate and epic, the new music finds the buzzy artist exploring themes of power, alienation, and dissent with an artful clarity that demands repeat listening. Fans can catch Mobley's mesmerizing one-man-show is on tour with Arkells right now (full routing below).
"themesong is about someone who's fed up with the way things are, as he becomes convinced that the corrupt systems shaping his world are irredeemable," said Mobley. "In the video, we meet this man as that frustration drives him to take action to help the people around him. The masked Robin Hood figure of the video is the protagonist of a larger story I'll be telling on my upcoming record."
With his trademark cinematic sweep, Mobley introduces a retro-futuristic world of seductively sinister melodies, distorted synths, jagged cuts, and propulsive rhythms on his forthcoming collection of music.
He has a mad scientist's need to experiment with the form's limits: for half of the tracks, Mobley wrote and recorded whole songs which he then dismantled and sampled to create a fresh, new sound while expanding the boundaries of alt rock with his signature storytelling and kinetic performance. Stay tuned for more updates and information coming soon!
The past few years have been non-stop for one of the most exciting artists to watch in recent years. In 2021, he released Young & Dying in the Occident Supreme, which features the critically acclaimed pop-rock song with a political conscience that will stop you in your tracks, James Crow.
He's played dozens of festivals including ACL, Lollapalooza, Hangout, SXSW, Noise Pop, Float Fest and more; opened for Cold War Kids, Phantogram, James Blake, Bishop Briggs, WAVVES, ARIZONA, Dermot Kennedy, Sylvan Esso, Matt & Kim and more; racked up millions of streams on DSPs and landed sync placements on HBO, FOX, NBC, ESPN, CW and more.
He's seen airplay adds on Alt Nation, KROQ, KUTX, ACL Radio, KEXP and more + received praise from Billboard, Noisey, Rolling Stone, New York Times, Consequence of Sound, American Songwriter etc. + most recently, he composed the theme music for Webby Award-winning SiriusXM & Smithsonian podcast "All Music Is Black Music."
Watch the new music video here:
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May 19 - New York, NY - Irving Plaza
May 20 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
May 21 - Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer
May 25 - Columbus, OH - A&R Music Bar
May 26 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues Chicago
May 27 - Detroit, MI - Majestic Theatre | https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Mobley-Releases-New-Single-themesong-20220519 | 2022-05-19T22:56:49Z | https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Mobley-Releases-New-Single-themesong-20220519 | true | 1 |
News release
Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, announced that Shannon Lee, a junior at West Ranch High School, has been selected as the winner of the 2022 Congressional Art Competition for California’s 25th District. Lee’s painting, “By Your Side,” was selected by a panel of five independent judges. Her work will be sent to Washington, D.C., where it will hang in the halls of Congress.
“I want to congratulate Shannon on this incredible achievement,” said Garcia. “Shannon’s impressive artwork details the bond between a man and his best friend. This artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol and seen by members of Congress and visitors from all over the world. Shannon should be proud of this achievement and her exceptional artistic talent.”
Garcia also announced the second and third place winners:
Second Place: “Machines in Motion: Clarity of the Mind” by Yelin Kim, West Ranch High School, grade 11.
Third Place: “Dear Old Friend” by Mia Sardo, Hart High School, grade 12.
The second-place artwork will be displayed in Garcia’s Washington, D.C., office and the third-place artwork will be displayed in Garcia’s Santa Clarita office.
“I’m glad that young Californians interested in art have the opportunity to participate in the Congressional Art Competition. I want to thank all the students, teachers, fellow judges and families who made this year’s competition possible,” said Garcia. | https://signalscv.com/2022/05/garcia-announces-winners-of-congressional-art-competition/ | 2022-05-19T22:58:47Z | https://signalscv.com/2022/05/garcia-announces-winners-of-congressional-art-competition/ | true | 1 |
‘You are a very courageous young girl’: 9-year-old honored for saving family from house fire
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AZFamily/Gray News) -- A 9-year-old Arizona girl was honored on Wednesday for saving her brother and sisters from their burning home.
“Rhae, you are a very courageous young girl who deserves to be recognized today as one of Glendale’s Fire Department’s ‘Little Heroes,’” Glendale firefighter Matt Bender said.
Rhae Parks is a third-grader who dreams of becoming a police officer, a job where she says she could save lives. But the Glendale Fire Department said she’s already a hero.
In February, a fire broke out at her family’s home in Glendale, according to AZFamily.
“Woke up in the middle of the night to some banging and some popping,” Philip Parks, Rhae’s dad, said. “We could hear it from the garage. We actually thought it was someone breaking into the garage. We went around to the front to look out. We could see some kind of glow from the fire.”
Rhae’s bedroom was directly over the flames, and she, too, heard the noises.
“The burning. I thought somebody was lighting fireworks outside our house,” Rhae said. “I heard him screaming in his crib saying, ‘There are fireworks going off!’”
Rhae’s school has a program where a firefighter will come and teach tips every month to make sure they’re safe in case of an emergency.
The Parks family says it’s thanks to that program that she knew what to do during this emergency.
“First thing she did was see the flames, ran right to her brother’s room and snatched him out of bed, and brought him to us,” Philip Parks said. “Went and made sure then that our second youngest, Gretchen, was accounted for.”
He says it was a proud moment for the whole family.
“Oh, it was fantastic; I mean, obviously, there was a lot going on, but just seeing her with her brother at the top of the stairs when we were all trying to get out was fantastic,” Philip Parks said.
Copyright 2022 KTVK/KPHO via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | https://www.wwnytv.com/2022/05/19/you-are-very-courageous-young-girl-9-year-old-honored-saving-family-house-fire/ | 2022-05-19T22:58:47Z | https://www.wwnytv.com/2022/05/19/you-are-very-courageous-young-girl-9-year-old-honored-saving-family-house-fire/ | false | 14 |
Central Bank of Iraq increases its capital
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) announced an increase in its capital on Thursday to reach 5 trillion Iraqi Dinars (3.42 billion USD), according to the Iraqi News Agency (INA).
“The board of directors of the CBI decided to increase the bank’s capital from 3 trillion Iraqi Dinars to 5 trillion Iraqi Dinars,” according to a press statement issued by CBI and cited by INA.
The statement added that this increase comes to enhance the results of the bank’s balanced policies with conservative investment management, and to stress the importance of the bank’s capital and its reflection on its financial position.
According to the CBI statement, capitals of central banks and their financial positions reflect the strength of these financial institutions, their assets and its ability to support the banking sector and the economic sector in general.
The statement also mentioned that the increase was made using part of the profits the CBI achieved in 2021. | https://www.iraqinews.com/iraq/central-bank-of-iraq-increases-its-capital/ | 2022-05-19T23:01:55Z | https://www.iraqinews.com/iraq/central-bank-of-iraq-increases-its-capital/ | false | null |
‘You are a very courageous young girl’: 9-year-old honored for saving family from house fire
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AZFamily/Gray News) -- A 9-year-old Arizona girl was honored on Wednesday for saving her brother and sisters from their burning home.
“Rhae, you are a very courageous young girl who deserves to be recognized today as one of Glendale’s Fire Department’s ‘Little Heroes,’” Glendale firefighter Matt Bender said.
Rhae Parks is a third-grader who dreams of becoming a police officer, a job where she says she could save lives. But the Glendale Fire Department said she’s already a hero.
In February, a fire broke out at her family’s home in Glendale, according to AZFamily.
“Woke up in the middle of the night to some banging and some popping,” Philip Parks, Rhae’s dad, said. “We could hear it from the garage. We actually thought it was someone breaking into the garage. We went around to the front to look out. We could see some kind of glow from the fire.”
Rhae’s bedroom was directly over the flames, and she, too, heard the noises.
“The burning. I thought somebody was lighting fireworks outside our house,” Rhae said. “I heard him screaming in his crib saying, ‘There are fireworks going off!’”
Rhae’s school has a program where a firefighter will come and teach tips every month to make sure they’re safe in case of an emergency.
The Parks family says it’s thanks to that program that she knew what to do during this emergency.
“First thing she did was see the flames, ran right to her brother’s room and snatched him out of bed, and brought him to us,” Philip Parks said. “Went and made sure then that our second youngest, Gretchen, was accounted for.”
He says it was a proud moment for the whole family.
“Oh, it was fantastic; I mean, obviously, there was a lot going on, but just seeing her with her brother at the top of the stairs when we were all trying to get out was fantastic,” Philip Parks said.
Copyright 2022 KTVK/KPHO via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | https://www.wfsb.com/2022/05/19/you-are-very-courageous-young-girl-9-year-old-honored-saving-family-house-fire/ | 2022-05-19T23:03:04Z | https://www.wfsb.com/2022/05/19/you-are-very-courageous-young-girl-9-year-old-honored-saving-family-house-fire/ | false | 14 |
Johnny Depp was jealous, controlling: actress Ellen Barkin
US actor Johnny Depp waves during a break in the defamation case filed against his ex-wife Amber Heard
Johnny Depp was jealous, controlling and frequently drunk, and once threw a wine bottle in his hotel room in Las Vegas, his former girlfriend, the actress Ellen Barkin, said in pre-recorded testimony Thursday.
Barkin, 68, testifying as a witness in the defamation suit filed by Depp against his ex-wife Amber Heard, said she had a brief "sexual relationship" with Depp in the 1990s.
Barkin's testimony was videotaped in November 2019 and played for the seven-person jury hearing the defamation case in Fairfax County Circuit Court in Virginia.
The jury also heard testimony from Depp's former talent agent, his former business manager, and the agent for the 36-year-old Heard, who has accused Depp of domestic abuse.
The 58-year-old Depp, during his four days on the witness stand, denied ever striking Heard or any other woman and claimed that she was the one who was frequently violent.
Barkin said that during the several months they were together, Depp was often drunk and was exceedingly jealous.
"He was drunk a lot of the time," she said. "He was a red wine drinker."
"He's just a jealous man, controlling -- 'Where are you going? Who are you going with? What did you do last night?'" she said.
"I had a scratch on my back once that got him very, very angry because he insisted it came from me having sex with a person who wasn't him."
Barkin recounted an incident during the filming of the 1998 movie "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas."
"Mr Depp threw a wine bottle across the room, the hotel room in Las Vegas," she said.
"I don't know why he threw the bottle," Barkin said, although she recalled that Depp may have had an argument with friends or with his assistant.
- 'Unprofessional behavior' -
Depp filed suit against Heard over an op-ed she wrote for The Washington Post in December 2018 in which she described herself as a "public figure representing domestic abuse."
Actress Ellen Barkin is seen on a monitor in recorded testimony at the defamation case filed by Johnny Depp against his former wife Amber Heard
Heard, who had a starring role in "Aquaman," did not name Depp in the op-ed, but he sued her for implying he was a domestic abuser and is seeking $50 million in damages.
The Texas-born Heard countersued, asking for $100 million and claiming she suffered "rampant physical violence and abuse" at his hands.
Depp's former agent and business manager testified that the actor's career and finances were already in serious trouble before Heard first accused him of domestic violence in 2016.
Tracey Jacobs, Depp's former agent, said he "became the biggest star in the world" during the decades she represented him in Hollywood.
But his reputation had begun to dim after 2010 because of "unprofessional behavior," Jacobs said, including drug and alcohol use and consistently showing up late on set.
"Crews don't love sitting around for hours and hours and hours waiting for the star of the movie to show up," she said. "It's a small community and it made people reluctant to use him toward the end."
Jacobs said Depp was in such "financial desperation" in January 2016 that he came to the agency and asked for $20 million.
- 'Extremely concerned' -
Josh Mandel, Depp's former business manager, said he became "extremely concerned" about Depp's financial situation in 2015.
Amber Heard in court during the defamation suit filed against her by her former husband Johnny Depp
Depp was spending $300,000 a month on full-time staff at one point.
There were "constant" conversations about curbing his spending, he said, but it "never seemed to happen."
Jessica Kovacevic, Heard's agent, said the "constant tweets and negativity" against the actress after she accused Depp of abuse have severely damaged her career.
Mandel was fired by Depp in 2016 and subsequently sued by the actor. They settled the case in 2018.
Jacobs was fired by Depp in 2016.
Depp's lawyers put experts on the stand who testified that the actor lost millions because of the abuse accusations, including a $22.5-million payday for a sixth installment of "Pirates of the Caribbean."
Depp filed the defamation complaint in the United States after losing a separate libel case in London in November 2020 that he brought against The Sun for calling him a "wife-beater."
Depp, a three-time Oscar nominee, and Heard were married in February 2015. Their divorce was finalized two years later.
Judge Penney Azcarate has scheduled closing arguments in the case for May 27. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/afp/article-10835357/Johnny-Depp-jealous-controlling-actress-Ellen-Barkin.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-05-19T23:04:17Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/afp/article-10835357/Johnny-Depp-jealous-controlling-actress-Ellen-Barkin.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false | 8 |
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Midday Report: Seelos (SEEL) Shares Up on May 19
Equities Staff Follow |Seelos Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ: SEEL) has risen $0.0287 (5.02%) and sits at $0.60, as of 12:10:07 est on May 19.
235,231 shares have been traded today.
The Company is up 12.48% over the last 5 days and shares lost 22.80% over the last 30 days.
Seelos anticipates its next earnings on 2022-08-05.
For technical charts, analysis, and more on Seelos visit the company profile.
About Seelos Therapeutics Inc
Seelos Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and advancement of novel therapeutics to address unmet medical needs for the benefit of patients with central nervous system (CNS) disorders and other rare diseases. The Company's robust portfolio includes several late-stage clinical assets targeting indications including Acute Suicidal Ideation and Behavior (ASIB) in Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Sanfilippo syndrome, Parkinson's Disease, other psychiatric and movement disorders plus orphan diseases.
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Olympic star Kyle Chalmers is set to crush Cody Simpson's dream of swimming for Australia — and the extraordinary situation has been clouded by reports of a love triangle involving Aussie queen of the pool Emma McKeon.
Chalmers, 23, was romantically linked to McKeon, 27, in September last year.
But it was reported last week Simpson and McKeon — who became a household name by winning four gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics — have been seeing each other on the Gold Coast.
The former Hollywood-based singer who has been linked to a string of high-profile women including Miley Cyrus, Kylie Jenner and Gigi Hadid and the 11-time Olympic medallist are said to be "completely smitten" with each other, per The Daily Telegraph.
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"They are absolutely together," one swimming insider told The Daily Telegraph. "There is no doubt they are an item. They are training together under (coach) Michael Bohl and have fallen for one another."
It seems their families approve, with Simpson's younger sister Alli, mother Angie and father Brad all now following McKeon on Instagram.
There have been no reports about how Chalmers' fling with McKeon ended but the Adelaide-based super fish found himself in an extraordinary position this week when Simpson's lifelong dream of making the Aussie team was suddenly placed in his hands.
After a 10-year absence from the sport while he became a global pop icon, Simpson appeared to have booked his ticket to next month's world championships in Budapest in the 100m butterfly.
He finished third with a time of 51.96 at the Australian Swimming Championships but was expected to claim the second spot on the team in the event behind winner Matt Temple because Chalmers, who finished second in the final, wasn't expected to include the event in his busy program.
But that flipped on Thursday night when Chalmers appeared to have a change of heart.
Speaking to Amazon Prime Video after Thursday evening's 50m butterfly final, Chalmers virtually confirmed he would join the Australian team at the world championships, meaning Simpson misses out.
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Advertise with NZME.Asked if Simpson had crossed his mind while making the decision. He bluntly replied: "No."
"There's six other guys in the race as well that are disappointed, right? For me, swimming is a cutthroat sport," he continued.
"You've got to finish in the top two to get the individual spot, and unfortunately I — well, not unfortunately, it's my dream. It's my dream to be a butterflier, I started out as a butterflier and I've always hoped to do butterfly.
"My body hasn't allowed me as much to this point, so that's nice, my body's finally going OK. Like I said I want to swim it (the 100m butterfly) in Paris, so I've got to start practising and getting myself ready to do that.
"So for me, it's not come into my mind at all. It comes into my mind like David Morgan for example, he's been on the team for such a long period of time. Does it destroy his dream? It's not something you take into account in an individual sport, unfortunately."
Speaking to reporters after the race, Chalmers explained that he would make a final decision in the next couple of days after consulting his coach.
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Advertise with NZME."Personally I think (going to worlds) is going to be the best thing for me personally moving forward," Chalmers said.
"You can't make me out to be the villain. Yeah, it's unfortunate that it probably takes Cody's spot away but it also takes away five other guys' (places) who were in the race. It's not just Cody.
"I think the hard thing is my training buddy Matt Temple is the Australian record holder who won his back to back title last night. There is no attention or hype around him which is for me what I struggle the most with. It's great there is eyes on me and Cody. The eyes deserve to be on Matt Temple."
Simpson will now have to wait until the end of the week for his selection to be resolved when the team is announced.
"That's a dream come true," he said after Wednesday's race, while initially thinking his spot had been secured.
"I had a great swim this morning, so much progress from last year. I've just been busting my arse all year so it's amazing to see results like this pay off. I was hoping to go a little quicker tonight but to scrape under is a real dream.
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Advertise with NZME."I had no idea it was going to happen this meet so I'm through the roof.
"I only started training a little under two years after 10-11 years out of the water. I didn't think I'd be remotely competitive, racing this year at the earliest. To potentially make a team already is just a bonus on the way to (the) Paris (Olympics)." | https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/swimming-former-pop-star-cody-simpson-set-to-lose-world-championship-spot/MTMC2OS2QHKW7AQWSXJ6443KJA/?c_id=4&objectid=12525744 | 2022-05-19T23:05:45Z | https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/swimming-former-pop-star-cody-simpson-set-to-lose-world-championship-spot/MTMC2OS2QHKW7AQWSXJ6443KJA/?c_id=4&objectid=12525744 | true | 2 |
17 more Covid cases crop up in Chandigarh tricity
As many as 17 people tested positive for Covid-19 in the tricity on Thursday, down from 24 cases on Wednesday.
In Chandigarh, where 16 cases cropped up a day ago, six new infections were recorded. Panchkula reported four cases, same as the day before, while in Mohali, the number rose from four to seven.
Those found infected in Chandigarh are residents of Sectors 8, 21, 22, 40 and 47.
In Mohali, five cases were reported from Mohali city, while one case each surfaced in Dera Bassi and Kharar.
With this, tricity’s active cases reached 147, including 65 in Chandigarh, 57 in Mohali and 25 in Panchkula. | https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/17-more-covid-cases-crop-up-in-chandigarh-tricity-101652997480259-amp.html | 2022-05-19T23:08:06Z | https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/17-more-covid-cases-crop-up-in-chandigarh-tricity-101652997480259-amp.html | false | null |
How gas interests slowed Chile’s clean energy transition
By DIANE JEANTET
Associated Press
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Chile holds itself out as a global leader on climate change. Nearly 22% of Chile’s electricity is generated by solar and wind farms, putting it far ahead of both the global average, 10%, and the United States, at 13%. It was one of the first countries to declare a target for renewable energy, in 2008.
Yet even as solar farms have spread across the north and center of the long, narrow nation, imported natural gas, a polluting fossil fuel, has been able to sideline the clean electricity they provide thanks to a sweet deal won from the government.
Marcelo Mena witnessed that waste of clean power before he took the helm at the new Global Methane Hub, a nonprofit aimed at reducing global methane emissions. He’s the former environment minister for Chile. Natural gas is basically methane.
”They’re actually hindering the power that we can deliver from renewable energy,” Mena said of his experience with natural gas in an interview with the Associated Press. “It’s been more of an opposition towards 100% renewable target.”
Mena became disillusioned as he saw renewable energy pushed out by fossil fuels in the north of the country.
“At the same time, in the south of Chile, there is a big lack of natural gas for heating and people are heating themselves with wood and choking on it. It was such a big contradiction,” said Mena. “That’s my personal journey.”
Chile provides a view into the way fossil fuel companies manage to stay on top, even under governments that try to pursue clean energy.
The shock that led to an energy transition in Chile came in the mid 2000s, when Argentina drastically reduced gas exports to Chile to focus on its domestic market. Chileans faced strict power rationing and regular blackouts.
After scrambling to come up with an alternative, the nation saw an opportunity.
Chile receives some of the strongest and most consistent sunshine on the planet, especially in the Atacama Desert, in the north. So it was natural for the country to seek investment in solar and wind projects through public auctions and quotas that required electricity companies to offer a minimum amount of renewable energy.
Investors heard their call. Developers built out hundreds of solar, wind and geothermal plants throughout the country, which stretches 4,300km (2,700 miles) from north to south.
But the devil was in the details. To provide power when the sun wasn’t shining, the government also invested heavily in fossil fuel infrastructure.
Natural gas importers and owners of gas-fired plants successfully argued that to secure long-term contracts for gas, they needed a guarantee that the Chilean power grid would take their gas-fired electricity even when other, greener generators were making plenty of power.
Chilean power generator Colbun, a large consumer of natural gas, said international contracts in which LNG importers must pay for gas whether they need it or not, along with a lack of storage, leave the sector vulnerable.
“It is important that the regulations recognize this condition so that the electricity market has enough natural gas to ensure the safety and competitiveness of the system,” the company said in an emailed response to the AP.
The government allowed them to declare electricity from LNG imports as “forced gas,” meaning gas-fired electricity was given priority on the power market, which otherwise favors renewables.
“Any situation in the electricity market that preferences fossil fuel, taking space away from renewables, is a loss for the environment and for the energy transition,” said Ana Lía Rojas, who leads the Chilean Association of Renewable Energies and Storage.
Another consequence of forcing gas-fired electricity into the market is that it lowered electricity prices for all providers, meaning they got paid less, said Alfredo Solar, a solar plant manager with over 20 years of experience.
“I have worked in solar plants that, for example, were in default because the market price was much lower than what was projected,” Solar said, stressing that providers of renewable energy operate without contracts and depend on those revenues.
Emissions from burning gas, oil and coal for electricity, transportation and other uses are the chief driver of climate change. Last year, researchers calculated that nearly 60% of the world’s oil and gas reserves and 90% of the coal reserves need to stay underground by 2050 in order to meet the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement.
Natural gas or methane is a powerful greenhouse gas that has an even stronger impact on the environment than carbon dioxide, in the short term. Methane traps heat 84 times more effectively than carbon dioxide over a 20-year period, making methane reduction one of the fastest routes to reducing global warming, experts said.
In November, during the U.N. climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland, the Biden administration, the European Union and dozens of other nations pledged to reduce overall methane emissions worldwide by 30% by 2030.
Last year, the Chilean government reduced the advantage given to natural gas power providers. Their power still enters the grid at a reduced price, but is not supposed to displace renewables. Yet the concept of “forced gas” still exists, and renewable advocates in Chile say the changes are not enough.
In other countries, battery storage is rapidly taking the place of new gas-fired power plants because they can provide electricity to the grid when the sun is down or the wind is not blowing. In the United States, this kind of stored electricity has increased 1200% in five years. An amount equaling what three nuclear plants can provide was installed in 2021. That was double the year before.
But large-scale battery storage is still too expensive to be widely used in Chile, said Daniel Salazar, former executive director of Chile’s northern power grid, now with consultancy firm EnergiE. “Chile has several projects, but they are still high-cost solutions that do not compete with other options,” Salazar said.
Even Rojas, of the Chilean renewable energy association, supported the role of natural gas. “Natural gas is the fuel of the energy transition, the technology that will allow us to make those adjustments, as long as it never takes space away from renewables,” she said.
In many other countries, the idea of natural gas as the fuel that enables the energy transition is fading. That’s because the fuel is only more climate friendly than coal if it does not leak out and is not deliberately released from wells and infrastructure along its path to the power plant. But studies and satellite imagery show both things do happen.
By 2030, solar power should account for 30% of total installed electricity capacity in Chile, according to the Association of Power Generators. That would make it the nation’s largest source of power.
Mena, the former environment minister, said the established energy companies used to tell him that phaseout of fossil fuels takes a long time. Five years ago, he said, people were telling him the price of solar could never plunge. But it did. “My take-home message is change comes from unreasonable people,” willing to go up against what is supposedly impossible, he said pointing to Chile’s large and growing clean energy sector. “We need unreasonable people making that change.”
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Ecuador president to attend U.S.-hosted Summit of the Americas
QUITO (Reuters) - Ecuadorean President Guillermo Lasso will attend the Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles next month, he said on Thursday during a visit to the South American country by U.S. first lady Jill Biden.
Lasso's decision is a boost to the summit due to be hosted by the United States, because a number of Latin American leaders have cast doubt on their attendance.
"We are thrilled to attend the summit," Lasso said after he and his wife met with Jill Biden.
Lasso said he had a phone call with President Joe Biden about the summit.
"President Biden and I agree on issues affecting our people like drug trafficking, the lack of employment, and at the same time we know our friendly relations and desire to encourage well-being will be key to solving those problems."
The first lady has toured an early childhood center and is set to meet with Venezuelan migrants during her stay in Ecuador.
Earlier this week, Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei said he would not attend the summit, a day after the United States criticized the Central American country for appointing its attorney general to serve another term.
(Reporting by Alexandra Valencia in Quito; Writing by Julia Symmes Cobb; Editing by Dave Graham and David Gregorio) | https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/ecuador-president-attend-u-hosted-224956628.html?src=rss | 2022-05-19T23:13:48Z | https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/ecuador-president-attend-u-hosted-224956628.html?src=rss | false | 4 |
CALGARY, AB, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Enbridge Inc. (TSX: ENB) (NYSE: ENB) (Enbridge or the Company) announced today that, after taking into account all election notices received prior to 5:00 p.m. (EST) on May 17, 2022, 107,904 of its 18,269,812 Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares, Series B (Series B Shares) were tendered for conversion, on a one-for-one basis, into Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares, Series C of Enbridge (Series C Shares) and 1,188,789 of its 1,730,188 Series C Shares were tendered for conversion, on a one-for-one basis, into Series B Shares of Enbridge, effective on June 1, 2022.
Enbridge, after taking into account all Series B Shares and all Series C Shares tendered for conversion, has determined that there will be less than 1,000,000 Series C Shares outstanding after June 1, 2022. Consequently, all remaining Series C Shares will automatically be converted into Series B Shares on a one-for-one basis on June 1, 2022, and no Series B Shares will be converted into Series C Shares. The Series B Shares and the Series C Shares are currently listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols ENB. PR.B. and ENB.PR.C, respectively.
Forward-looking information, or forward-looking statements, have been included in this news release to provide information about Enbridge, including statements with respect to the automatic conversion of certain Series C Shares into Series B Shares on June 1, 2022. This information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Although Enbridge believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable based on the information available on the date such statements are made and on processes used to prepare the information, such statements are not guarantees of future events and readers are cautioned against placing undue reliance on forward-looking statements. By their nature, these statements involve a variety of assumptions, known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements.
Enbridge's forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to those risks and uncertainties discussed in this news release and in the Company's other filings with Canadian and United States securities regulators. The impact of any one risk, uncertainty or factor on a particular forward-looking statement is not determinable with certainty as these are interdependent and Enbridge's future course of action depends on management's assessment of all information available at the relevant time. Except to the extent required by applicable law, Enbridge assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements made in this news release or otherwise, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. All subsequent forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, attributable to Enbridge or persons acting on its behalf, are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements.
Enbridge Inc. is a leading North American energy infrastructure company. We safely and reliably deliver the energy people need and want to fuel quality of life. Our core businesses include Liquids Pipelines, which transports approximately 30 percent of the crude oil produced in North America; Gas Transmission and Midstream, which transports approximately 20 percent of the natural gas consumed in the U.S.; Gas Distribution and Storage, which serves approximately 3.9 million retail customers in Ontario and Quebec; and Renewable Power Generation, which owns approximately 1,766 MW (net) in renewable power generation capacity in North America and Europe. The Company's common shares trade on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges under the symbol ENB. For more information, visit www.enbridge.com.
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CALGARY, AB, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Enbridge Inc. (TSX: ENB) (NYSE: ENB) (Enbridge or the Company) announced today that, after taking into account all election notices received prior to 5:00 p.m. (EST) on May 17, 2022, 107,904 of its 18,269,812 Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares, Series B (Series B Shares) were tendered for conversion, on a one-for-one basis, into Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares, Series C of Enbridge (Series C Shares) and 1,188,789 of its 1,730,188 Series C Shares were tendered for conversion, on a one-for-one basis, into Series B Shares of Enbridge, effective on June 1, 2022.
Enbridge, after taking into account all Series B Shares and all Series C Shares tendered for conversion, has determined that there will be less than 1,000,000 Series C Shares outstanding after June 1, 2022. Consequently, all remaining Series C Shares will automatically be converted into Series B Shares on a one-for-one basis on June 1, 2022, and no Series B Shares will be converted into Series C Shares. The Series B Shares and the Series C Shares are currently listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols ENB. PR.B. and ENB.PR.C, respectively.
Forward-looking information, or forward-looking statements, have been included in this news release to provide information about Enbridge, including statements with respect to the automatic conversion of certain Series C Shares into Series B Shares on June 1, 2022. This information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Although Enbridge believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable based on the information available on the date such statements are made and on processes used to prepare the information, such statements are not guarantees of future events and readers are cautioned against placing undue reliance on forward-looking statements. By their nature, these statements involve a variety of assumptions, known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements.
Enbridge's forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to those risks and uncertainties discussed in this news release and in the Company's other filings with Canadian and United States securities regulators. The impact of any one risk, uncertainty or factor on a particular forward-looking statement is not determinable with certainty as these are interdependent and Enbridge's future course of action depends on management's assessment of all information available at the relevant time. Except to the extent required by applicable law, Enbridge assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements made in this news release or otherwise, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. All subsequent forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, attributable to Enbridge or persons acting on its behalf, are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements.
Enbridge Inc. is a leading North American energy infrastructure company. We safely and reliably deliver the energy people need and want to fuel quality of life. Our core businesses include Liquids Pipelines, which transports approximately 30 percent of the crude oil produced in North America; Gas Transmission and Midstream, which transports approximately 20 percent of the natural gas consumed in the U.S.; Gas Distribution and Storage, which serves approximately 3.9 million retail customers in Ontario and Quebec; and Renewable Power Generation, which owns approximately 1,766 MW (net) in renewable power generation capacity in North America and Europe. The Company's common shares trade on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges under the symbol ENB. For more information, visit www.enbridge.com.
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SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — The man accused of opening fire on a Southern California church congregation because of his political hatred of Taiwan dubbed himself a “destroying” angel in a seven-volume diary sent to a newspaper before the attack, the paper said Wednesday.
David Chou, 68, spent $16.10 to mail seven thick photocopied volumes of handwritten Chinese text and a flash drive to the World Journal office in the Los Angeles suburb of Monterey Park, according to photos published in the Chinese-language paper.
The newspaper said the pages bore the title: “Diary of an Angel Destroying Independence” in an apparent reference to Taiwan’s self-government. The Chinese Communist Party continues to demand Taiwan reunify with China.
The diary pages were received in the daily mail Monday, one day after authorities say Chou opened fire at a lunch gathering of older parishioners at Irvine Taiwanese Presbyterian Church in the community of Laguna Woods.
The newspaper didn’t report the contents of the diaries and nobody there apparently read through them before sending them to the police through the paper’s attorney, said an employee who declined to be named because they weren’t authorized to speak openly.
The newspaper’s lawyer, however, told The Orange County Register late Wednesday that the papers were given to him late Tuesday and he still had them.
Attorney Maxwell Lin of West Covina said that he will share the papers with law enforcement when he receives a subpoena.
“We have no intention of withholding anything,” Lin told the Register.
Lin could not confirm the reported title.
“The document will speak for itself, but how you call it is subject to a reporter’s interpretation,” said Lin, who had not fully read the papers.
“Time will tell how important” the papers are, Lin told the Register.
Investigators were aware of the reports that the journals were sent to the newspaper, according to Orange County sheriff’s spokesperson Carrie Braun.
One person was killed in the shooting and five were wounded. Chou could face life in prison or the death penalty if convicted of murder and attempted murder. He has not yet entered a plea and remained jailed without bail in Orange County pending a June 10 arraignment.
County District Attorney Todd Spitzer has said Chou was motivated by hatred for Taiwan, where he was born after his family was forced from mainland China when Communists prevailed in a civil war that ended in 1949. He apparently chose the church at random and didn’t know anyone there before he drove to California from Las Vegas on Saturday, authorities said.
Authorities have said Chou sat through a church service before attending the luncheon in honor of a former pastor, where he mingled with the parishioners for about 40 minutes before chaining and nailing shut exit doors and opening fire.
When the gunfire erupted, Dr. John Cheng, 52, charged Chou and was shot but authorities said he disrupted the attack and may have saved dozens of lives.
The former pastor, Billy Chang, then picked up a chair and threw it at Chou, who fell on the floor. Chang said he rushed at Chou and several congregation members held Chou down and tied him up.
Chou was armed with two legally purchased 9 mm handguns and concealed bags holding ammunition and four Molotov cocktail-style devices in the church hall where the luncheon was being held, authorities said.
The wounded ranged in age from 66 to 92 and were expected to survive.
The shooting shook Southern California’s Taiwanese community.
“I am starting to worry about our people,” Dr. Simon Lin, a leader at the Taiwan Center Foundation of Los Angeles, said at a news conference. “The Taiwan Center is very friendly. It’s open to the public. We never check your background.”
The small community center lacks the budget to hire full-time security, he added.
Louis M. Huang, director general of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles, said he has confidence in U.S. law enforcement to carry out the investigation and that justice would be served.
He called on Taiwanese Americans to respect differences in opinion but said no one has a right to infringe on other people’s rights or to take someone’s life.
He urged community members to report to the police if they see something that concerns them.
“Don’t keep silent,” he said.
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ROUND ROCK, Texas (AP) — Three-time All-Star infielder Matt Carpenter was released by the Texas Rangers from their Triple-A team Thursday, and became a free agent in a mutual decision because of the lack of opportunity with their big league team.
The 36-year-old Carpenter went to spring training on a minor league contract and accepted the assignment to Round Rock when he didn't make Rangers' opening day roster. He hit .275 with six homers and 19 RBIs in 21 Triple-A games, but Texas still didn't have room for him in the majors.
Carpenter played his first 11 major league seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals, who took him in the 13th round of the 2009 amateur draft from TCU, which is about 20 miles from the Rangers’ home ballpark.
St. Louis paid a $2 million buyout instead of exercising its $18.5 million club option after last season, when Carpenter hit .169 in with three homers and 21 RBIs in 130 games. He hit .186 with four homers and 24 RBIs over 50 games in the pandemic-shortened 2020 season. His last All-Star season was 2016.
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Ukraine War: Sweden and Finland Confirm NATO Plans in Historic Shift
US to Work with Pakistan on Border Security, Counterterrorism
India Stands between World and Food Riots
Ukraine War: Sweden and Finland Confirm NATO Plans in Historic Shift
Sweden and Finland have confirmed they will apply for Nato membership in a historic shift that comes as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In Sweden, the governing Social Democrats said they backed joining the Western security alliance, paving the way for the country to apply. The announcement came soon after Finland formally announced it too would apply to join the grouping. Russia sees Nato as a security threat and has warned of “consequences”. Sweden stayed neutral in World War II and for more than two centuries has avoided joining military alliances. Finland shares a 1,300-km (810-mile) border with Russia. Until now, it has stayed out of Nato to avoid antagonising its eastern neighbour. In a statement, Sweden’s Social Democrats said they would “work toward” membership, something supported by the public and most opposition parties. A formal application is likely within days. But the Social Democrats added that they were opposed to stationing nuclear weapons or hosting Nato bases. At a subsequent press conference, Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson said her party believed joining the alliance was “best for Sweden’s and the Swedish people’s security”. Finland’s President Sauli Niinisto earlier confirmed his country would apply, calling it a “historic day”. He spoke to Russia’s President Vladmir Putin about the decision, saying he wanted to “say it straight”. “I, or Finland, are not known to sneak around and quietly disappear behind a corner,” he said. Russia’s president had previously told Finland it would be a “mistake” to join Nato, which was founded in 1949 to counter the threat from the Soviet Union. President Putin mentioned Ukraine’s intention to join the alliance as one of the reasons for the invasion.
Putin’s war in Ukraine to restore Russia’s security has backfired and strengthened NATO. It is difficult to see what actions Putin can take to weaken NATO. Instead, Putin is facing a strengthen alliance under the auspice of the US, which seeks to weaken Russia further.
US to Work with Pakistan on Border Security, Counterterrorism
Responding to a question about restoring US security assistance to Pakistan, the department’s spokesperson Ned Price said at a news briefing that Washington wanted to continue its cooperation with Islamabad in some areas. “We value our bilateral relationship. We want to continue to work together in areas where we do have mutual interests with our Pakistani partners,” he said. “That includes counterterrorism. That includes border security as well. ”Commenting on the observation that the situation in Afghanistan had increased terrorist attacks in Pakistan as well, Mr Price mentioned last month’s attack at Karachi University that killed three Chinese and a Pakistani. [Source: Dawn]
America has destabilised Pakistan’s Western border with Afghanistan and Pakistan’s eastern border with India. Despite this fact, the Pakistani leadership continues to embrace America, as if nothing has happened. If this is not political suicide, then what is?
India Stands between World and Food Riots
India’s pledge to feed the world still holds more than a grain of truth. After global wheat supplies were disrupted by the war in Ukraine, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India was ready to step up its trade. But a heatwave is singeing fields and threatening to drive domestic production of wheat down to levels last seen in 2017. Even so, the country’s rice exports matter more in global food security. An export ban on wheat announced on Saturday eases pressure on India’s average retail wheat flour prices that are at a 12-year high and protects consumers. That will come at the expense of farmers, whose incomes have already been squeezed hard in recent years, and who will now need to sell their crop for lower prices to the government. It raises the political heat on food security worldwide. Before the ban, India had been the only major supplier in global markets, due to worsening water scarcity in Brazil, the United States and Europe. Economists at Citi calculate India might still have some spare wheat to send overseas. If so, its neighbours including Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, which is in the midst of an economic and political crisis, are likely to be first in line. [Source: Reuters]
India can barely feed its own people, and the Ukraine war has made Modi’s government the sole player to insulate the world from global food riots. It is very unlikely that India will be able to plug the shortfall, and the world will soon witness food riots on an unprecedented scale. | http://www.khilafah.com/views-on-the-news-17-05-2022/ | 2022-05-19T23:25:38Z | http://www.khilafah.com/views-on-the-news-17-05-2022/ | true | 1 |
The newly opened Resort offers the brand's signature service and facilities and Inspiring Stay by the city's blooming coastline
QINHUANGDAO, China, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott Hotels, the flagship brand of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, today announced the opening of Qinhuangdao Marriott Resort. The 283-room new hotel marks the debut of Marriott Hotels brand in Hebei province of North China. Featuring the brand's inspired design aesthetics and uplifting culinary offerings, the resort is set to become the coastline's latest hotspot that will provide locals and travellers alike foster their inventive nature.
"We are very excited bring our flagship brand Marriott Hotel to Qinhuangdao, a port city rich in natural resources in China's Bohai Rim region. Led by our "Destination + Brand" growth strategy, the opening of Qinhuangdao Marriott Resort is a great addition to the diversified portfolio expansion in North China," said Liu Zong, Area Vice President, Central & West, China. "As we continuously see the surging demand for leisure and business travel in the region, we look forward to offering more sophisticated and personal experience for our guests in new and upcoming destinations."
As the city's newest landmark, Qinhuangdao Marriott Resort is located in the Seatopia Comprehensive Resort, a popular leisure and coastal lifestyle hub of Bohai Bay. Guests and visitors can enjoy beachside vacation getaways coupled with catering, shopping destinations and maritime sports. The area also features buzzing beachside music festivals in the summer and contrasting snowy scenery in the winter to provide a dynamic and chic experience year-round. The Beidaihe Railway Station that connects the area to Beijing and Tianjin via high-speed Intercity train service is 8.7 km away and the Qinhuangdao Beidaihe Airport is located 31 km away from the new hotel, making it easily accessible from other regional and international destinations.
Inspired by Qinhuangdao's distinctive local culture, combing mountains and coastal lifestyle, the hotel's ingenious and unique exterior design symbolizes a yacht venturing to sea, embarking on an exciting voyage towards the future. Its nautical theme starts with a striking whale art installation in the lobby which spans over 10 meters long and nearly 2 meters high and continues into the sea wave art deco as the backdrop of the front desk to immerse visitors in an oceanic atmosphere. The 3D "Sailing Boat" shaped pendant lights set a sense of maritime culture. Additionally, the lobby draws guests in with soothing bright beige tones and blue accents, while the interiors comprise a fascinating mix of textures created from solid wood, marble, and metal to match with customized furniture and geometric lighting.
Showcasing the latest design thinking from Marriott Hotels, the 283 guestrooms and suites are thoughtfully designed to offer a spacious and modern look complete with tailor made solutions that ensure an inventive stay. Each guestroom features a working area, a sitting area complete with chaise lounge and coffee table, as well as a walk-in closet. Floor-to ceiling windows or balcony allow abundant natural light in the room. Nautical motifs and decorations such as 3D-printed maritime portraits create a balance of functionality, style and comfort. An array of premium amenities from the English natural skincare brand THISWORKS to Marriott hotel's signature plush bedding, high-speed Wi-Fi and LED TV, are also available in each room. Essential services are placed at guests' fingertips with the Marriott Bonvoy app, including seamless mobile check-in and check-out.
The hotel's culinary offerings tantalize the palate with two stylish dining venues, a bar and a lounge. All-day-dining restaurant Gangchen Kitchen serves an à la carte menu and buffet features live cooking stations and a range of western and Asian dishes; the brand's signature Chinese Restaurant, Man Ho specializes in authentic Cantonese cuisine and local delicacies with six private dining rooms all features commanding sea views. Liu is a themed bar located on the top floor connects to the outdoor infinite swimming pool, a destination for Whiskey lovers, together with a full range of creative cocktails. The Greatroom serves as a social hub day and night where guests can work or socialize with light snacks, soft drinks, and cocktails.
For a more exclusive experience, the M Club is a space offered to Platinum, Titanium, and Ambassador Elite Marriott Bonvoy members and as well as guests who stay on the Executive Floor, offering complimentary breakfast, all-day refreshments, and evening cocktails.
With over 1,400 sqm of versatile meeting and event spaces, Qinhuangdao Marriott Resort offers ideal venues for all kinds of events. The spectacular pillarless 750 sqm Grand Ballroom is designed for large conferences, elaborate weddings and extravagant occasions, while the three multi-function rooms set the stage for business events and private parties of all styles and scales. Each venue is well equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual technologies. For a truly memorable event, the outdoor lawn can comfortably accommodate intimate soirees, weddings and rendezvous.
To ensure a restful stay for business and leisure travelers, the hotel also offers a variety of wellness facilities including a fitness center, an indoor swimming pool, an outdoor infinity pool on the top floor mirroring the ocean horizon and a refreshing workout after a productive day. Younger guests are welcome at the hotel's Kid's Club, a dedicated outdoor kid's pool and a sandpit.
"We are thrilled to fly the Marriott Hotels flag in Qinhuangdao, a city well-known for its natural landscape and maritime heritage," said Martin Li, General Manager of Qinhuangdao Marriott Resort. "We look forward to establishing our hotel as a diverse destination for locals and visitors alike with a truly inspiring stay thanks to our forward-looking design aesthetics, premium facilities and unparallel Food and Beverage outlets."
For more information or reservations, please contact +86 335 5686 888, or visit marriott.com/BPEMC.
About Marriott Hotels
With over 590 hotels and resorts in more than 65 countries and territories around the world, Marriott Hotels is evolving travel through every aspect of the guest's stay, helping to relax, clear minds, stimulate new ideas, and anticipate travelers' needs, leaving them inspired to reach their full potential. Boldly transforming itself for mobile and global travelers who blend work and play, Marriott leads the industry with innovations, including the Greatroom lobby and Mobile Guest Services that elevate style & design and technology. To learn more, visit www.MarriottHotels.com. Stay connected to Marriott Hotels on Facebook, @marriott on Twitter and @marriotthotels on Instagram. Marriott Hotels is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy®, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments, and unparalleled benefits including free nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit marriottbonvoy.com.
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Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International's award-winning travel program and marketplace, gives members access to transformative, eye-opening experiences around the corner and across the globe. Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands offers renowned hospitality in the most memorable destinations in the world. Members can earn points for stays at hotels and resorts, including all-inclusive resorts and premium home rentals, as well as through everyday purchases with co-branded credit cards. Members can redeem their points for experiences including future stays, Marriott Bonvoy Moments, or through partners for luxurious products from Marriott Bonvoy Boutiques. With the Marriott Bonvoy app, members enjoy a level of personalization and contactless experience that allows them to travel with peace of mind. To enroll for free or for more information about Marriott Bonvoy, visit marriottbonvoy.com. To download the Marriott app, go here. Travelers can also connect with Marriott Bonvoy on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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DeCastro a no show at court hearing
May 19—New hearing set for next week, warrant will be issued if he doesn't appear in person
A YouTuber arrested after police said he refused to leave the Ironton City Center in March was a no show at his pretrial hearing on Thursday. A new hearing was set for next week and a bench warrant will be issued if Jose Maria DeCastro doesn't show again.
DeCastro, who also goes by the name of Chile DeCastro, is facing three misdemeanor charges for not leaving the Ironton City Center on March 29 after the building was closed, was supposed to have hearing in the Ironton Municipal Court of Judge Kevin Waldo at 1:30 p.m.
At 1:40 p.m., Waldo started the hearing by reading off the charges against DeCastro, which are fourth-degree misdemeanor disorderly conduct, second-degree misdemeanor resisting arrest and fourth-degree misdemeanor criminal trespass. DeCastro had previously pleaded not guilty to the charges at his arraignment on March 31.
Waldo said that the Thursday's pretrial hearing date was set at the previous pretrial hearing on April 28, when "Mr. DeCastro was present in the courtroom and a discussion was held at the end of that hearing, in open court, when I asked Mr. DeCastro when he would be available.
He stated, in open court and on the record, that he would be available on May 17, May 18 or May 19 of 2022. And I said 'Well, I will set this matter for a pretrial hearing on May 19 at 1:30 p.m."
Waldo said that it was now 1:40 p.m. by his watch and asked for confirmation of the time.
The state, represented by Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Andrea Kratzenberg, confirmed the time.
With the time confirmed, the judge repeated that they had gathered for a pretrial and that DeCastro was not present.
Waldo then said that DeCastro had contacted the court at approximately 3:17 p.m. on Wednesday with a phone call and then had someone appear on his behalf at Waldo's clerks' office and the person asked to file a motion to continue the hearing on DeCastro's behalf.
Waldo said the document was not signed with an original signature by DeCastro and was refused by the court.
"It has been the court's practice since I have been here for the past four and half years to only to accept original signatures when a filing is made or a pleading is made before the court," Waldo explained. "And the motion to continue did not have an original signature, though it was a signature that looked like it may have said Jose DeCastro, but it was one, not legible, and two, it was a copy, rather than an original signature."
"So, the court today, for the purposes of the record, is not going to consider that as a filed legal document," Waldo said. "So therefore, we are here today for the pretrial and Mr. DeCastro has not appeared before the court."
Waldo said the court had to options concerning DeCastro not attending — the first was to issue a bench warrant for DeCastro's arrest.
But after consideration, Waldo said the court would not issue a bench warrant due to the fact that DeCastro did make contact twice, once on Wednesday and about an hour before the hearing on Thursday. Waldo said that DeCastro thought the motion to continue was good and thought that "gave him the authority to not be here without any type of consequence."
Waldo said it was his court's general practice to grant someone with misdemeanor charges at least a one week continuance as long as they have made contact.
"And that is what the court is going to do today," Waldo said.
He then set a pretrial hearing for 1:30 p.m. next Thursday.
"I want to state for the record one thing clearly, if Mr. DeCastro does not make an appearance, personally, on May 26 at 1:30 p.m. of 2022, there will be a warrant issued for his arrest forewith after that hearing is conducted," Waldo said.
He then asked Kratzenberg if the state had anything.
She said that the court to "toll the time," in other words that the one-week delay doesn't count against the state when it comes to the right to a speedy trial within 90 days of the charges being filed since the request was made by the defendant.
"That motion will be granted," Waldo said.
She then asked that, if the case is not resolved on May 26, that a trial date be set.
"There will definitely be a trial date set and that will occur whether he is here or not," Waldo said. "And that trial date will be in the near future."
And with that, court was adjourned.
The misdemeanor case against DeCastro began on March 29 when he was livestreaming on his YouTube channel and inviting everyone to come down to the Ironton City Center for a class on Constitutional law. Police said he was told five times that the city building closes at 5 p.m.
At about 4:50 p.m. or so, DeCastro said it was now a peaceful protest because the city wouldn't rent the lobby of the building to him.
At about 5:05 p.m., Ironton Police Chief Pam Wagner told DeCastro to leave the building or be arrested.
He was arrested, charged and jailed for about two hours before his bond was paid. | https://news.yahoo.com/decastro-no-show-court-hearing-222400165.html | 2022-05-19T23:26:37Z | https://news.yahoo.com/decastro-no-show-court-hearing-222400165.html | true | 2 |
Coke's new bottle cap design is supposed to make it easier to recycle
Coke knows that its soda caps often end up as litter. So it's trying to solve the problem by tethering them to the bottle, at least in the United Kingdom.
Earlier this week, the British arm of the beverage company announced that it has started rolling out new versions of its plastic bottles. The new bottles feature an attached cap, a design that is supposed to make it easier to recycle the whole package at once — and keep caps out of the trash.
Plastic bottles of Coke, Coke Zero Sugar, Diet Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Dr Pepper should all have attached caps by early 2024, the company said. The transition only applies to U.K. bottles.
"This is a small change that we hope will have a big impact, ensuring that when consumers recycle our bottles, no cap gets left behind," said Jon Woods, general manager at Coca-Cola Great Britain, in a statement Tuesday.
Plastic waste is a major environmental problem. Plastics break down into microplastics that make their way into the air and ocean, harming marine life. They can end up in our food or lungs, potentially leading to health problems.
It's also a big public relations problem for companies like Coke. When the company's bottles or caps end up on beaches or in landfills, consumers recognize them as Coke products, tarnishing the brand's reputation. As a result, more firms are taking steps to try to reduce their waste.
Companies have more to worry about than their reputations and the health of the planet — there's also the threat of government regulations. The European Union, for example, is requiring that caps be attached to some plastic bottles as part of its directive on single-use plastics. Companies have until the end of 2024 to comply.
Coke's latest move in the U.K. is part of its global "World Without Waste" initiative, which lays out a 2030 goal of helping to collect and recycle empty bottles or cans for each one the company sells. It also plans to make its cans and bottles with 50% recycled material by 2030, and to make packaging 100% recyclable by 2025.
Some environmentalists criticized Coca-Cola's efforts, saying they fall short.
"Whether their plastic caps are tethered or not, the company still produces billions of throwaway plastic bottles every year, harming our environment, our communities and our climate, and impacting our health," said Graham Forbes, global plastics project lead at Greenpeace USA.
Rather than focus on recycling, an imperfect solution, many environmentalists advocate a switch to reusable containers.
"If they truly want to solve the plastic and climate crisis, Coca-Cola must focus on reducing plastic by doubling its reuse and refill packaging target to 50% by 2030," said Forbes. | https://www.kcci.com/article/coke-s-new-bottle-cap-doesn-t-come-off/40049073 | 2022-05-19T23:28:06Z | https://www.kcci.com/article/coke-s-new-bottle-cap-doesn-t-come-off/40049073 | true | 13 |
Foyston Gordon & Payne Inc grew its holdings in Gentex Co. (NASDAQ:GNTX – Get Rating) by 22.5% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 207,847 shares of the auto parts company’s stock after acquiring an additional 38,215 shares during the quarter. Gentex accounts for 1.7% of Foyston Gordon & Payne Inc’s portfolio, making the stock its 22nd largest holding. Foyston Gordon & Payne Inc owned approximately 0.09% of Gentex worth $7,243,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of GNTX. Epoch Investment Partners Inc. lifted its position in Gentex by 19.1% in the fourth quarter. Epoch Investment Partners Inc. now owns 2,690,429 shares of the auto parts company’s stock worth $93,762,000 after purchasing an additional 431,592 shares during the period. Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC bought a new position in Gentex in the fourth quarter worth $1,702,000. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. lifted its position in Gentex by 2.0% in the fourth quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 1,326,776 shares of the auto parts company’s stock worth $46,239,000 after purchasing an additional 25,881 shares during the period. Goelzer Investment Management Inc. lifted its position in Gentex by 0.9% in the fourth quarter. Goelzer Investment Management Inc. now owns 290,173 shares of the auto parts company’s stock worth $10,113,000 after purchasing an additional 2,534 shares during the period. Finally, Bank of Montreal Can lifted its position in Gentex by 101.7% in the fourth quarter. Bank of Montreal Can now owns 454,910 shares of the auto parts company’s stock worth $15,835,000 after purchasing an additional 229,415 shares during the period. 86.24% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Shares of NASDAQ:GNTX traded up $0.23 during midday trading on Thursday, reaching $29.89. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 923,856 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,164,728. Gentex Co. has a fifty-two week low of $27.06 and a fifty-two week high of $37.90. The company has a market capitalization of $7.01 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.36, a P/E/G ratio of 1.55 and a beta of 0.89. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $28.89 and its 200-day simple moving average is $31.95.
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, April 20th. Stockholders of record on Friday, April 8th were paid a $0.12 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, April 7th. This represents a $0.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.61%. Gentex’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 34.29%.
Several research analysts recently commented on GNTX shares. StockNews.com started coverage on Gentex in a research report on Thursday, March 31st. They issued a “hold” rating for the company. Robert W. Baird increased their price objective on Gentex from $33.00 to $34.00 in a research note on Monday, April 25th. Exane BNP Paribas assumed coverage on Gentex in a research note on Monday, April 11th. They set an “outperform” rating for the company. BNP Paribas assumed coverage on Gentex in a research note on Monday, April 11th. They set an “outperform” rating for the company. Finally, Zacks Investment Research upgraded Gentex from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $31.00 price objective for the company in a research note on Wednesday, April 27th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, two have assigned a hold rating and six have assigned a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Gentex has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $33.38.
In other news, CTO Neil Boehm sold 15,993 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $30.36, for a total transaction of $485,547.48. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, CEO Steven R. Downing sold 58,937 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $30.36, for a total transaction of $1,789,327.32. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 129,534 shares of company stock valued at $3,921,228. 0.16% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
Gentex Profile (Get Rating)
Gentex Corporation designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and supplies digital vision, connected car, dimmable glass, and fire protection products in the United States, Germany, Japan, Mexico, and internationally. It operates through Automotive Products and Other segments. The company offers automotive products, including interior and exterior electrochromic automatic-dimming rearview mirrors, automotive electronics, and non-automatic-dimming rearview mirrors for automotive passenger cars, light trucks, pick-up trucks, sport utility vehicles, and vans for original equipment manufacturers, automotive suppliers, and various aftermarket and accessory customers.
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The average cost of a litre of petrol at UK forecourts on Tuesday was 167.6p according to data from Experian Catalist.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) warned that retailers could be fined if it launches a formal investigation into the sector.
The previous record price for petrol of 167.3p per litre was set on March 22, the day before a 5p cut in fuel duty was implemented by Chancellor Rishi Sunak.
Diesel prices have also climbed to new highs, reaching an average of 180.9p per litre on Tuesday.
That was the same day Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng wrote to fuel retailers “to remind them of their responsibilities” amid claims they had hiked profits following the reduction in duty.
RAC analysis found retailers’ average profit margins for a litre of petrol and diesel are currently 11p and 8p respectively. In the month up to the 5p per litre duty cut on March 23, it was 9p for petrol and 6p for diesel.
RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said filling a typical 55-litre family car with petrol costs an average of £92.53, while the bill for a diesel car is “teetering on the brink of £100” at £99.55.
He went on: “So far in May, a litre of unleaded has rocketed by more than 5p a litre and diesel by 3.5p.
“Since the start of the year it’s a far bleaker picture as petrol is 22.5p higher and diesel an astronomic 32.0p."
With the prices continuing to soar, here are the cheapest places to fill up in the region:
Asda Telford, Southwater Way - unleaded: 159.7p, diesel: 175.7p
Sainsburys Telford, Colliers Way - unleaded: 159.9p, diesel: 176.9p
Asda Shrewsbury, Old Potts Way - unleaded: 161.7p, diesel: 174.7p
Tesco Telford Extra, A518 - unleaded: 161.9p, diesel: 177.9p
Asda Donnington Wood, St Georges Road - unleaded: 162.7p, diesel: 176.7p
Sainsburys Shrewsbury, Hereford Road - unleaded: 162.9p, diesel: 174.9p
Tesco Shrewsbury, Battlefield Road - unleaded: 162.9p, diesel: 175.9p
Morrisons Shrewsbury, Whitchurch Road - unleaded: 163.7p, diesel: 177.7p
Shawbirch Service Station, Shawbirch Roundabout - unleaded: 163.8p, diesel:178.8p
Prices checked on petrolprices.com on May 19. | https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/transport/2022/05/19/where-to-find-cheapest-fuel-in-shropshire-as-prices-surge-to-record-highs/ | 2022-05-19T23:31:44Z | https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/transport/2022/05/19/where-to-find-cheapest-fuel-in-shropshire-as-prices-surge-to-record-highs/ | false | 1 |
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ellen DeGeneres relishes what her daytime show has given viewers in its nearly two-decade run, a blend of the silly, sometimes earnest and, particularly in the last few years, a respite from hard times.
She's also acknowledges that who she is counts for a lot — a TV host with wide appeal who is lesbian and married — but would like to see the distinction rendered moot.
“It shouldn't be any different than someone who has a talk show who's a heterosexual person. But it does mean something, and I am proud of that. I'm really thankful,” DeGeneres said.
She decided it was time to end “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” after 19 years and, before she dances off the daytime stage, is celebrating with high-profile guests. Among them: Jennifer Lawrence, Mila Kunis and Bruno Mars, with Jennifer Aniston, Billie Eilish and Pink on the Thursday, May 26, finale.
With taping recently concluded, DeGeneres could heed the advice offered by another famous ex-talk show host and her friend, Oprah Winfrey, who's on the episode airing Tuesday. Winfrey suggested to DeGeneres that she take time off.
Will she?
“Define ‘time off’,” DeGeneres said, wryly. She's busy with one of her passions, remodeling houses, and will travel to Rwanda to visit an impressive birthday present from her actor-wife, Portia de Rossi: The recently completed Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, a sprawling headquarters for the gorilla conservation project named for the late scientist.
DeGeneres has production deals in place and “ideas I want to do,” said the actor and comedian who's been part of movies ("Mr. Wrong," “Finding Dory”) and TV series, including her groundbreaking 1990s sitcom “Ellen,” the first network show with a gay or lesbian lead character.
Sarah Kate Ellis, president and CEO of the media advocacy group GLAAD, saluted DeGeneres' contribution then and now.
Her legacy "is rooted in being one of most influential pioneers in the entertainment industry when it comes to LGBTQ visibility," Ellis said in an email. DeGeneres has invited viewers "to get to know and understand LGBTQ youth, transgender people, and in doing so, she reminded millions of people that our community still faces many challenges and inequalities.”
DeGeneres spoke recently with The Associated Press about why her Daytime Emmy-winning show worked and an encounter she had with giggling young fans, and she reflected on her influence. Remarks have been edited for clarity and length.
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AP: Oprah said that you'll never have a time like this, referring to your show and its run as “the glory days.” How did that resonate with you?
DeGENERES: I also had glory days on my sitcom, the last few that I really savored and enjoyed. I think you can have many glory days, I hope, because I have. She was right, in a sense, that’ll never happen again. Then I’ll create new ones.
AP: Did you want to make the daytime talk show something it hadn't been before?
DeGENERES: We were ridiculous. Those moments on "The Carol Burnett Show" when Harvey and Tim (Korman and Conway) just lost it and laughed so hard, and just the silliness. And that’s what we did with games, what we did with other segments. We had a really great combination, we had interesting people on and had interesting conversations. Some people were celebrities and some people were spiritual guides. We also helped people who were in need and were doing amazing things. We introduced music. It was a combination of everything. People said the show could have been on at 11:30 at night. I’m just proud that we put so much into every single show — you’d get a little taste of everything in an hour.
AP: Is it satisfying that older and younger viewers find you and your show appealing?
DeGENERES: The other day I pulled over to see if these girls were OK, their bike had gone into a wall and there were three of them on the bike, which was ridiculous. And they were laughing and I was laughing, and I said “Are you OK?” and they said, “Are you Ellen!?!” and they were 11 or 12 years old. I have (viewers) that are grandparents, that are men, that are women. I'm really proud that I was able to reach so many different people with my humor and personality, not a specific demographic. I hope I represent pure fun, because we all God knows need a break right now.
AP: When the show began in 2003, attitudes toward LGBTQ+ people and rights were different, and the issue has flared again. Without making a point of it on the show, you were a gay woman who American viewers could relate to. Was that important?
DeGENERES: It's not until I see that there's so much hatred or discrimination out there, and I realize that I'm on television every single day just being myself (and) that should reach people. I'm really grateful that I became a talk show host, that I get to be myself every single day versus if I would have continued acting, playing different roles all the time. I wouldn't have been able to explore and see myself grow as a person. And, like you said, just by being there hopefully send a message that I'm really no different from anybody else. | https://www.theridgefieldpress.com/entertainment/article/Ellen-DeGeneres-proud-of-what-she-daytime-TV-17185430.php | 2022-05-19T23:32:21Z | https://www.theridgefieldpress.com/entertainment/article/Ellen-DeGeneres-proud-of-what-she-daytime-TV-17185430.php | false | 32 |
95-year-old veteran receives high school diploma nearly 80 years after leaving school to join the Navy during World War II
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - It’s a day that was several years in the making.
“Normally it takes somebody 18 years to get a diploma. It took you 95,” said Former Washington County Superintendent Tim Savage.
Clarence Carpenter was on his way to graduating from Millry High School when he decided to join the fight in World War II.
“I wanted to do my effort,” said Clarence Carpenter. “Do my small part.”
After talking to his friends who trained in other branches, Carpenter enlisted in the Navy in 1945 for a very important reason.
“They had to eat sea rations, they didn’t have hot chow so I said well if I get in the Navy I’ll have hot chow three meals a day. I thought of that my eating part,” added Carpenter.
Carpenter served in the Navy through the rest of the war before being honorably discharged and eventually moving to Jackson to start a family. But he still never received his diploma until his loved ones stepped in.
“He’s never led us down a path where we couldn’t succeed”
“I just want to tell you how much I love you”
Now almost 80 years later, surrounded by his friends and family carpenter can officially call himself a high school graduate.
“Thank you for your service and we all love and appreciate you.”
“I thank God for letting me still be here to accept this piece of paper. They say it ain’t nothing but a piece of paper but it means a whole lot to me,” said Carpenter.
What means even more is being able to share this moment with those who care about him the most.
“It’s just overwhelming,” said Carpenter. It’s hard to explain really. It’s just a joyful time to have them over here.”
As for what’s next for the new graduate, Carpenter says he plans to keep working in his wood working shop in Jackson. He also plays the fiddle with his band so you may see him playing at a church or event in the area.
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Update Time: 19 May 2022 05:30GMT.
USD/JPY outlook - 128.90
Although dlr's cross-inspired sharp fall from 129. 77 (Tuesday) to 128.02 in New York on safe-haven yen buying, then 127.90 today suggests correction from last wk's 127.53 bottom has ended, intra-day rally would bring choppy swings and may yield 129.06, break, 129.30/34.
Stand aside as below 128.35/40 needed to signal top n bring weakness to 128.00/10 later.
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AUD/USD struggles for clear directions around mid-0.7000s, after refreshing a two-week high the previous day. That said, the Aussie pair pares the biggest daily gains in a week inside a 30-pip trading range, holding lower grounds near 0.7250.
EUR/USD surges towards 1.0580 as bulls ignore a risk-off mood, post-ECB minutes
The shared currency is rallying on Thursday due to a weaker US dollar, despite a risk-aversion environment that usually benefits the greenback, but not this time, as the EUR/USD rose more than 1%.
Gold oscillates around $1,840 as DXY tumbles, risk-off impulse favors
Gold price (XAU/USD) is consolidating below $1,850.00 in a minor range of $1,840.02-1,844.08 in the early Asian session. The precious metal has delivered a perpendicular upside move on Thursday from a low near $1,800.00.
Cardano is still on pace to retest $0.40, but bears shouldn't get too excited
Cardano is on professional traders' urgent watchlist as the digital asset could enter a mid-term bottom in the $0.45 zone before rallying upwards towards $0.60. ADA, like several cryptos, has been in a steep bear rally, which demands the need for balance and proportion.
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Sonos (SONO) Rises 6.61% on May 19
Equities Staff Follow |Sonos Inc (NASDAQ: SONO) has climbed $1.32 (6.61%) and sits at $21.39, as of 12:12:15 est on May 19.
1,132,421 shares have exchanged hands.
The Company has increased 5.05% over the last 5 days and shares fell 22.27% over the last 30 days.
Sonos anticipates its next earnings on 2022-08-10.
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Christian Cooper, the bird-watching Black man who was the target of false accusations during an encounter in New York City's Central Park in 2020, has a new TV show airing on National Geographic.
The channel announced this week that Cooper, a lifelong bird-watcher, will host a series called Extraordinary Birder. In the series, Cooper will take viewers into the "wild, wonderful and unpredictable world of birds," according to National Geographic.
"Whether braving stormy seas in Alaska for puffins, trekking into rainforests in Puerto Rico for parrots, or scaling a bridge in Manhattan for a peregrine falcon, he does whatever it takes to learn about these extraordinary feathered creatures and show us the remarkable world in the sky above," the network said in a statement.
The channel has yet to announce a premier date for the show.
In an interview with The New York Times, Cooper said his love for bird-watching began at age 10, and he told the newspaper he "was all in" when National Geographic approached him about the possibility of a TV show nearly a year and a half ago.
"I love spreading the gospel of birding," he said in the Times interview.
Lifelong birder Christian Cooper (@blackburniannyc) will take us into the wild, wonderful and unpredictable world of birds in his new show, The Extraordinary Birder. pic.twitter.com/2ZwTlZ3JmN
— National Geographic TV (@NatGeoTV) May 16, 2022
The 59-year-old was thrust into the spotlight in May 2020 after Amy Cooper (no relation), a white woman with a dog, called the police saying he threatened her and her dog.
In a video recorded by Christian Cooper, Amy Cooper is shown calling the police, telling 911 dispatchers, "I'm in the Ramble. And there is a man, African American — he has a bicycle helmet. He's recording me and threatening me and my dog."
Amy Cooper was charged with a third-degree misdemeanor over making the false claim, but the charge was later dropped, given her lack of a criminal background.
The Manhattan District Attorney's Office says it dropped the charge after Amy Cooper completed five restorative justice sessions.
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Legendary Hollywood composer Vangelis has died after being treated in hospital for Covid-19.
The Greek musician – whose real name was Evángelos Odysséas Papathanassíou – was 79.
The film composer – famous for writing the iconic score to 1981's Chariots of Fire and for the music of 1982 flick Blade Runner – died in a hospital in France on Wednesday.
According to the Athens News Agency Vangelis died in a French hospital while being treated for Covid-19.
The musician was hugely accomplished in his lifetime, with his Chariots of Fire soundtrack bagging him an Oscar for Best Original Score in 1982.
The musician refused to attend the ceremony in person, however, due to a fear of flying.
Lord Puttnam, who won the Best Picture Oscar for Chariots of Fire as a producer, told the BBC : "I think Vangelis created a new landscape, a new musical landscape, that many other composers have taken advantage of".
He added that: "every single hair at the back of my neck stood up" when he first heard the music for the film.
While musician Daniel Pemberton told the outlet: "It is also hard to understand how groundbreaking Chariots of Fire was. A period British film with a phenomenal synth score."
American composer Austin Wintory took to Twitter to add to the online tributes relating to Vangelis' death.
He wrote: "Wow, an icon leaves us. Farewell Vangelis, who changed an entire era of music, and has subsequently been rediscovered a few decades later by a whole new crop. What a legacy."
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis tweeted: "Vangelis Papathanassiou is no longer with us. The world of music has lost the international (artist) Vangelis."
As well as creating music for the film industry, Vangelis also released solo electronic music.
Tom Lewis and Laura Monks , presidents of Decca Records, who released the musician's music. said: "The world has lost a genius. Vangelis created music of extraordinary originality and power, and provided the soundtrack to so many of our lives.
"We will miss him enormously. His music will live on forever."
The musician was fiercely private and rarely gave interviews.
However, in a rare 2005 interview with the Telegraph, he discussed his reasoning for not having children.
He said: "Because of the amount of travelling I do and the nonsense of the music business, I couldn't take care of a child in the way I think it should be taken care of."
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WASHINGTON, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Vanda) (Nasdaq: VNDA) today announced participation at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2022, to be held in San Diego, CA and online from May 21-24, 2022.
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Session Time: 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM PDT
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North Korea is poised to conduct a nuclear test, Seoul said Thursday, as the United States warned it could come as President Joe Biden visits South Korea this week.
The visits to Seoul, followed by Tokyo, are being touted as proof that Washington is seeking to cement its years-long pivot to Asia, where rising Chinese commercial and military power is undercutting decades of US dominance.
However, Biden’s first trip as president to the region looks set to be overshadowed by an increasingly belligerent North Korea.
Despite a spiralling Covid outbreak, Pyongyang’s “preparations for a nuclear test have been completed and they are only looking for the right time”, South Korean lawmaker Ha Tae-keung said after being briefed by Seoul’s spy agency.
US intelligence says there is a “genuine possibility” that North Korea’s Kim Jong Un could stage this “provocation” after Biden arrives in Seoul late Friday, his administration said.
This could mean “further missile tests, long-range missile tests or a nuclear test, or frankly both” around the time of Biden’s trip, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said.
Satellite imagery indicates North Korea is preparing to conduct what would be its seventh nuclear test — which would cap a record-breaking blitz of launches this year, including intercontinental ballistic missiles.
“North Korea will want to attract global attention by conducting a nuclear test during President Biden’s visit,” Cheong Seong-chang of the Center for North Korea Studies at the Sejong Institute told AFP.
– Military adjustments –
Biden, who will visit some of the nearly 30,000 US troops stationed in South Korea, is ready to make “adjustments” to the US military posture in the region, and Seoul’s hawkish new President Yoon Suk-yeol is eager for stronger ties.
Both Biden and Yoon have said they’re open for talks with Pyongyang but they expect to see real progress on denuclearisation — which analysts say is anathema to Kim and will stall talks.
“Biden judges that the North Korean issue can’t be resolved through impromptu meetings between the leaders as Trump did,” said Woo Jung-yeop, a researcher at the Sejong Institute.
North Korea will be watching the outcome of the Yoon-Biden meeting Saturday very closely, said Yang Moo-jin, a professor at the University of North Korean Studies.
“Depending on the result, North Korea will decide on whether it will speed up or slow down its ICBM and nuclear tests,” Yang said.
Sullivan said the security situation regarding North Korea was being “closely” coordinated with South Korea and Japan and that he had also spoken about the issue with his Chinese counterpart on Wednesday.
It is likely that Kim is still debating what to do, in particular due to this US pressure on Beijing — Kim’s sole major ally — to help rein in Pyongyang’s nuclear and ICBM tests, the Sejong Institute’s Cheong said.
Kim is also well aware of the gridlock at the UN Security Council after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine — so it is “highly likely” a nuke or ICBM test will come during Biden’s Asia tour, Cheong added.
Moscow would likely block any attempt at the UN to impose further sanctions on Pyongyang over a weapons test.
– Strategic neglect? –
After Seoul, Biden heads to Japan on Sunday for talks with Tokyo’s top leaders, before joining a Quad summit — a grouping of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States.
Sullivan said Biden is bound for Asia with “the wind at our back” after successful US leadership in the Western response to President Vladimir Putin’s now almost three-month-long invasion of Ukraine.
The high military, diplomatic and economic cost imposed on Russia is seen in Washington as a cautionary tale for China, given its stated ambitions to gain control over democratic-ruled Taiwan, even if that means going to war.
But the fact he arrives in Asia under the shadow of a possible North Korean nuclear test is partly due to his “strategic neglect” of the region since he took office, said Park Won-gon, a professor at Ewha University.
Talks between Washington and Pyongyang have been stalled for years, after an extraordinary show of diplomacy between then US president Donald Trump and Kim — brokered by Yoon’s predecessor Moon Jae-in — ultimately ended in failure.
Trump held three headline-grabbing meetings with Kim and claimed that the two were “in love”, but analysts say little to no progress was made in dismantling the North’s nuclear programmes.
At a vast military parade in Pyongyang recently, Kim said he was strengthening his nuclear arsenal “at the fastest possible speed”.
“In terms of denuclearisation and US-North Korea ties, we have returned to a situation where it’s difficult to find any progress,” Park said.
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A former Virginia Tech football player accused of fatally beating a man he met on an online dating site and had initially believed to be a woman pleaded not guilty Thursday to a second-degree murder charge, authorities said.
The arraignment of former linebacker Isimemen David Etute was held ahead of a trial scheduled to start May 25 in Montgomery County Circuit Court, The Roanoke Times reported.
Etute is accused in the death of Jerry Smith, 40 in May 2021. Etute said he visited Smith’s apartment that April after he was matched with someone named “Angie” on Tinder, and returned on May 31 to determine whether his match was male or female, attorneys and witnesses said at earlier hearings.
A detective testified that Etute groped Smith and used his phone’s flashlight to get a better look in the dark apartment before repeatedly punching the victim, according to court records. The medical examiner’s office revealed that Smith died from blunt force trauma to the head.
Etute was released on $75,000 last June and has been under house arrest and electronic monitoring while living with his family in Virginia Beach. He was suspended from the university and the football team during the investigation.
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Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENTA – Get Rating) was downgraded by Zacks Investment Research from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday, Zacks.com reports.
According to Zacks, “Central Garden & Pet Company is a leading innovator, marketer and producer of quality branded products for the lawn & garden and pet supplies markets. Committed to new product innovation, their products are sold to specialty independent and mass retailers. Participating categories in Lawn & Garden include: Grass seed and the brands PENNINGTON, and THE REBELS; wild bird feed and the brand PENNINGTON; weed and insect control and the brands AMDRO, SEVIN, IRONITE and OVER-N-OUT; and decorative outdoor patio products under the PENNINGTON brand. Participating categories in Pet include: Animal health and the brands ADAMS and ZODIAC; aquatics and reptile and the brands AQUEON, CORALIFE, SEGREST and ZILLA; bird & small animal and the brands KAYTEE, Forti-Diet and CRITTER TRAIL; dog & cat and the brands TFH, NYLABONE, FOUR PAWS, IMS, CADET, DMC, K&H Pet Products, PINNACLE and AVODERM; and equine and the brands FARNAM, HORSE HEALTH and VITAFLEX. “
Several other brokerages have also recently commented on CENTA. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price target on shares of Central Garden & Pet from $47.00 to $49.00 in a research report on Thursday, April 14th. StockNews.com initiated coverage on shares of Central Garden & Pet in a research report on Thursday, March 31st. They set a “hold” rating on the stock.
In other Central Garden & Pet news, CFO Nicholas Lahanas sold 7,306 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $41.78, for a total transaction of $305,244.68. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer now owns 113,520 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,742,865.60. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. 20.28% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. BlackRock Inc. boosted its position in shares of Central Garden & Pet by 6.1% during the 4th quarter. BlackRock Inc. now owns 7,243,501 shares of the company’s stock worth $346,600,000 after acquiring an additional 414,760 shares in the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its position in Central Garden & Pet by 1.7% in the first quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 4,371,134 shares of the company’s stock valued at $178,254,000 after buying an additional 72,345 shares in the last quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP boosted its position in Central Garden & Pet by 0.5% in the first quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 2,432,630 shares of the company’s stock valued at $99,205,000 after buying an additional 12,052 shares in the last quarter. Champlain Investment Partners LLC boosted its position in Central Garden & Pet by 7.6% in the fourth quarter. Champlain Investment Partners LLC now owns 1,771,670 shares of the company’s stock valued at $84,774,000 after buying an additional 124,430 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC acquired a new stake in Central Garden & Pet in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $73,756,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 68.74% of the company’s stock.
About Central Garden & Pet (Get Rating)
Central Garden & Pet Company produces and distributes various products for the lawn and garden, and pet supplies markets in the United States. It operates through two segments, Pet and Garden. The Pet segment provides dog and cat supplies, such as dog treats and chews, toys, pet beds and grooming products, waste management and training pads, and pet containment; supplies for aquatics, small animals, reptiles, and pet birds, including toys, cages and habitats, bedding, and food and supplements; animal and household health and insect control products; live fish and products for fish, reptiles, and other aquarium-based pets, such as aquariums, furniture and lighting fixtures, pumps, filters, water conditioners, food, and supplements; and products for horses and livestock, as well as outdoor cushions and pillows.
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God of War Ragnarok Update Bodes Well for 2022 Release
It's starting to seem very likely that God of War Ragnarok will end up being released in 2022. Over the past few months, Sony and developer Santa Monica Studio have continued to stress that the sequel to 2018's God of War would be launching before this year comes to an end. Despite this, news on the game has continued to remain incredibly quiet, which has led to a number of fans fearing that a delay for Ragnarok would be coming. And while it remains to be seen when the title will actually hit store shelves, a new update on the latest God of War entry today bodes well for its release.
Early this morning, Santa Monica Studio released a new blog post detailing many of the accessibility features that will be seen in God of War Ragnarok. The studio specifically outlined a number of features that will be launching with Ragnarok and gave plenty examples of how these will be implemented. No comments were made about the game's launch date, but that wasn't really the point of the blog.
So how does this new update from Santa Monica Studio tie in with the release of God of War Ragnarok? Well, in short, for the developer to already be revealing these accessibility qualities of Ragnarok indicates that development is surely in its final stages. Oftentimes, accessibility features are revealed much closer to a game's launch rather than being shown off far ahead of time. While God of War Ragnarok still might be months away from arriving, the fact that Santa Monica Studio felt comfortable enough to highlight these qualities of the game whatsoever tells us that the project should surely be arriving within its planned release window. Hopefully, it won't be too much longer before we hear more about Ragnarok in an official capacity from PlayStation.
When do you think that God of War Ragnarok will actually be releasing in 2022? And do you still think it's possible that a delay to 2023 could be in play? Let me know for yourself either down in the comments or message me on Twitter at @MooreMan12. | https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/god-of-war-ragnarok-ps5-ps4-2022-release/ | 2022-05-19T23:58:18Z | https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/god-of-war-ragnarok-ps5-ps4-2022-release/ | false | 1 |
So, apparently this is true: Running a lending operation without registering with the SEC makes them crabby.
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On Valentine’s Day this year the SEC announced a $100 million fine
against retail crypto lender BlockFi Lending. Nothing says “will you be
mine?” like a nine-figure bill — for that special someone who has
everything. The company agreed to put an end to some of its offers and
sales, and to get to work bringing itself into compliance with, you
know, the law, like the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment
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So, what does the SEC want companies to do? What remedies does the SEC have for unregistered securities offerings? What impact will this have on private litigation? Is there a risk that BlockFi Interest Account investors will have claims against BlockFi? Want to find out?
Listen to my interview with attorney Brad Rustin. Brad is a partner in the Greenville, South Carolina, office of Nelson Mullins Riley and Scarborough where he chairs the firm’s Financial Services Regulatory Practice, leading a team of attorneys in a national practice representing clients in financial regulatory and FinTech matters. This is Brad’s third appearance on the podcast! He spoke on one episode about the Impact of the Russia Sanctions on Global Financial Markets, and on another popular episode on the Gamification of Stock Trading. Brad is a valued member of the Editorial Board of Advisors for the Journal on Emerging Issues in Litigation, a companion to this podcast. Want a sample copy? Let me send you one. Write to me at Editor@LitigationConferences.com.
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Bruins Hoping To Extend David Pastrnak Soon
The Boston Bruins would like to extend star winger David Pastrnak as soon as possible and not let the 2022-23 season become a walk year for him.
“It’s just a general conversation exit wise in terms of having the opportunity at the earliest possible time allowable for us to have a conversation with his with his camp,” Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney said when asked Wednesday if extension talks with Pastrnak will begin soon. “And he knows that, you know, there’s mutual respect from David, me and his camp. And we’ll dive right into it the earliest possible time that we’re allowed to and get that indication.”
David Pastrnak is entering the final season of a six-year, $40 million contract that carried a $6.6 million salary cap hit. Since being drafted 25th overall at the 2014 NHL Entry Draft and entering the NHL in the 2014-15 season, Pastrnak has hit the 30-goal plateau five times and scored 40 or more goals twice, including lighting the lamp 40 times this past season. Pastrnak has 240 goals and 264 assists in 510 regular season games. He also has 30 goals 44 assists in 70 games in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Clearly, the Boston Bruins do not want to take any chance of Pastrnak reaching the open market as an unrestricted free agent in July, 2023. Sweeney doesn’t expect that nor does he think Pastrnak would want to become a UFA and leave the Boston Bruins.
“You know, there’s never been an indication otherwise that this is where he wants to play,” the Boston Bruins general manager added. “He wants to win. He’s obviously a great player and an important player for us. And we’ll attack it like we have done with all the other players that we feel the same way.”
As for Pastrnak, contract talks were the last thing on his mind when he met with the Boston media for the final time this season on Wednesday.
“I actually haven’t given it a thought yet,” the 25-year-old winger said. “It’s a lot of other stuff to be worrying about the whole year. So I haven’t been thinking about that at all, actually.”
One of Pastrnak’s biggest worries was how he and his wife would deal with the death of their baby son, Viggo Rohl Pastrnak last offseason. The Czech star said that hockey was knocked down a few on the priority list since then.
“It went down a lot, to be honest,” he said of the game he loves. “It’s been a tough year overall for me. So I want to turn the page, pretty much, as quick as I can. We’re in a very much better place than we were months ago. It was tough, so we got it over and feeling better now.”
Pastrnak also acknowledged that he was playing through pain in his team’s first round seven-game series loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.
“Pretty much I played with it for three weeks and it was like a muscle injury, so it just kept tweaking the whole three weeks every day pretty much until that Columbus game that I tore it, tore the cartilage or something,” Pastrnak said. “So yeah, it was no fun. But I’m feeling all right.” | https://bostonhockeynow.com/2022/05/19/boston-bruins-hoping-to-extend-david-pastrnak-soon/ | 2022-05-20T00:01:39Z | https://bostonhockeynow.com/2022/05/19/boston-bruins-hoping-to-extend-david-pastrnak-soon/ | false | 1 |
If it wasn’t clear based on social media chatter, the Warriors’ return to the NBA’s final four is bringing a lot of attention and eyeballs to the league and its broadcast partners.
Turner Sports announced on Thursday that Wednesday’s Game 1 of the Western Conference finals was TNT’s most-watched conference finals game since 2018 — when the Warriors played the Rockets in a seven-game slugfest on TNT.
The Warriors’ 112-87 win over the Mavericks averaged 6.5 million viewers, an increase of 21% over last season’s Eastern Conference finals (Milwaukee vs. Atlanta) on TNT and a 38% jump from the 2021 Western Conference finals (Phoenix vs. LA Clippers). The telecast had a peak audience of 7.5 million, between the 9:45-10 p.m. window.
With Stephen Curry leading the way and Klay Thompson returning from injury, Golden State has been drawing massive television audiences all season long — and blowing out their fellow NBA teams by huge margins in ratings.
A mid-season report from SportsBusinessJournal showed the Warriors’ local television ratings on NBC Sports Bay Area through Feb. 16 (7.63) were averaging more than double the next-closest team, the Cavaliers on Bally Sports Ohio (3.74).
The league found a boost in its regular season ratings with its national television partners, too, as viewership increased 19% across ABC, ESPN and TNT compared to the 2020-21 season.
While the Warriors can’t take sole credit for the uptick, this much is clear: when the Warriors are good, the NBA benefits. | https://www.montereyherald.com/2022/05/19/warriors-return-to-west-finals-brings-big-tv-audience-to-tnt/ | 2022-05-20T00:06:19Z | https://www.montereyherald.com/2022/05/19/warriors-return-to-west-finals-brings-big-tv-audience-to-tnt/ | false | 11 |
Police: Toddler dies of heat exhaustion after left in hot car at day care
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC/Gray News) - Police are investigating the death of a child who was left in a hot car Thursday afternoon.
WMC reports the Memphis Police Department was called to a day care where a toddler was left in a vehicle.
Authorities said the child was rushed to a hospital in critical condition but later died.
Memphis police report their preliminary investigation points to the toddler dying of heat exhaustion.
Temperatures reached a near-record high of 91 in Memphis on Thursday. With temperatures that high in the area, the internal temperature in a car can reportedly reach more than 130 degrees.
A person was detained by police, but authorities did not immediately report if any charges were being filed.
Copyright 2022 WMC via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | https://www.wctv.tv/2022/05/19/police-toddler-dies-heat-exhaustion-after-left-hot-car-day-care/ | 2022-05-20T00:07:44Z | https://www.wctv.tv/2022/05/19/police-toddler-dies-heat-exhaustion-after-left-hot-car-day-care/ | false | null |
Griffon (GFF) Falls in Active Trading for May 18
Equities Staff Follow |Shares of Griffon Corp. (NYSE:GFF) traded 4.21% down on May 18 to close at $29.84.
915,154 traded hands. Their current average 30 day volume is 692,881 shares.
Griffon is up 9.69% year-to-date in 2022.
The company expects its next earnings on 2022-07-28.
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Taylor Hammer Trends and Forecast Report 2022 | By Players, Types, Applications and Regions
10 min readThe QY Research released a latest market research report on the global and United States Taylor Hammer market, which is segmented by region (country), players, by Type and by Application. Players, stakeholders, and other participants in the global Taylor Hammer will be able to gain the upper hand as they use the report as a powerful resource. The segmental analysis focuses on revenue and forecast by region (country), by Type and by Application for the period 2017-2028.
For United States market, this report focuses on the Taylor Hammer size by players, by Type and by Application, for the period 2017-2028. The key players include the global and local players, which play important roles in United States.
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This report focuses on global and United States Taylor Hammer market, also covers the segmentation data of other regions in regional level and county level.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the global Taylor Hammer market size is estimated to be worth US$ million in 2022 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ million by 2028 with a CAGR of % during the forecast period 2022-2028. Fully considering the economic change by this health crisis, by Type, White Silicone Grease accounting for % of the Taylor Hammer global market in 2021, is projected to value US$ million by 2028, growing at a revised % CAGR from 2022 to 2028. While by Application, Semiconductor Integrated Circuits was the leading segment, accounting for over percent market share in 2021, and altered to an % CAGR throughout this forecast period.
In United States the Taylor Hammer market size is expected to grow from US$ million in 2021 to US$ million by 2028, at a CAGR of % during the forecast period 2022-2028.
Global Taylor Hammer Scope and Market Size
Virtual Dog Training market is segmented by region (country), players, by Type and by Application. Players, stakeholders, and other participants in the global Taylor Hammer market will be able to gain the upper hand as they use the report as a powerful resource. The segmental analysis focuses on revenue and forecast by region (country), by Type and by Application for the period 2017-2028.
For United States market, this report focuses on the Taylor Hammer market size by players, by Type and by Application, for the period 2017-2028. The key players include the global and local players, which play important roles in United States.
Market Analysis and Insights: Global and United States Taylor Hammer Market
This report focuses on global and United States Taylor Hammer market, also covers the segmentation data of other regions in regional level and county level.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the global Taylor Hammer market size is estimated to be worth US$ million in 2022 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ million by 2028 with a CAGR of % during the forecast period 2022-2028. Fully considering the economic change by this health crisis, by Type, Regular Power Electrode accounting for % of the Taylor Hammer global market in 2021, is projected to value US$ million by 2028, growing at a revised % CAGR from 2022 to 2028. While by Application, Steel Mill was the leading segment, accounting for over percent market share in 2021, and altered to an % CAGR throughout this forecast period.
In United States the Taylor Hammer market size is expected to grow from US$ million in 2021 to US$ million by 2028, at a CAGR of % during the forecast period 2022-2028.
Global Taylor Hammer Scope and Market Size
Virtual Dog Training market is segmented by region (country), players, by Type and by Application. Players, stakeholders, and other participants in the global Taylor Hammer market will be able to gain the upper hand as they use the report as a powerful resource. The segmental analysis focuses on revenue and forecast by region (country), by Type and by Application for the period 2017-2028.
For United States market, this report focuses on the Taylor Hammer market size by players, by Type and by Application, for the period 2017-2028. The key players include the global and local players, which play important roles in United States.
Segment by Type
Latex Taylor hammer
Non-Latex Taylor hammer
Segment by Application
Hospitals
Clinics
By Region
North America
United States
Canada
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
India
Australia
China Taiwan
Indonesia
Thailand
Malaysia
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Argentina
Colombia
Middle East & Africa
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
UAE
By Company
Cross Instruments
MDF Instruments
ADC
MedInfo
AliMed
Prestige Medical
OPC Health
World Precision Instruments
Medline Industries
Medisave
Surtex Instruments
Sklar
Graham-Field
Riester
Lane Instrument
The Goal of the Report
To study and analyze the global Taylor Hammer consumption (value & volume) by key regions/countries, type and application, history data from 2017 to 2022, and forecast to 2028.
To understand the structure of Taylor Hammer by identifying its various sub segments.
Focuses on the key global Taylor Hammer manufacturers, to define, describe and analyze the sales volume, value, market share, market competition landscape, SWOT analysis and development plans in next few years.
To analyze the Taylor Hammer with respect to individual growth trends, prospects, and their contribution to the total market.
To share detailed information about the key factors influencing the growth of the market (growth potential, opportunities, drivers, industry-specific challenges, and risks).
To project the consumption of Taylor Hammer sub markets, with respect to key regions (along with their respective key countries).
To analyze competitive developments such as expansions, agreements, new product launches, and acquisitions in the market.
To strategically profile the key players and comprehensively analyze their growth strategies.
Target Audience
> Taylor Hammer companies
> Research organizations
> Government Organizations
> Research/Consultancy firms
Table of Contents
1 Study Coverage
1.1 Taylor Hammer Product Introduction
1.2 Global Taylor Hammer Outlook 2017 VS 2022 VS 2028
1.2.1 Global Taylor Hammer Sales in US$ Million for the Year 2017-2028
1.2.2 Global Taylor Hammer Sales in Volume for the Year 2017-2028
1.3 United States Taylor Hammer Outlook 2017 VS 2022 VS 2028
1.3.1 United States Taylor Hammer Sales in US$ Million for the Year 2017-2028
1.3.2 United States Taylor Hammer Sales in Volume for the Year 2017-2028
1.4 Taylor Hammer Market Size, United States VS Global, 2017 VS 2022 VS 2028
1.4.1 The Market Share of United States Taylor Hammer in Global, 2017 VS 2022 VS 2028
1.4.2 The Growth Rate of Taylor Hammer Market Size, United States VS Global, 2017 VS 2022 VS 2028
1.5 Taylor Hammer Market Dynamics
1.5.1 Taylor Hammer Industry Trends
1.5.2 Taylor Hammer Market Drivers
1.5.3 Taylor Hammer Market Challenges
1.5.4 Taylor Hammer Market Restraints
1.6 Study Objectives
1.7 Years Considered
2 Market by Type
2.1 Taylor Hammer Market Segment by Type
2.1.1 Latex Taylor hammer
2.1.2 Non-Latex Taylor hammer
2.2 Global Taylor Hammer Market Size by Type
2.2.1 Global Taylor Hammer Sales in Value, by Type (2017, 2022 & 2028)
2.2.2 Global Taylor Hammer Sales in Volume, by Type (2017, 2022 & 2028)
2.2.3 Global Taylor Hammer Average Selling Price (ASP) by Type (2017, 2022 & 2028)
2.3 United States Taylor Hammer Market Size by Type
2.3.1 United States Taylor Hammer Sales in Value, by Type (2017, 2022 & 2028)
2.3.2 United States Taylor Hammer Sales in Volume, by Type (2017, 2022 & 2028)
2.3.3 United States Taylor Hammer Average Selling Price (ASP) by Type (2017, 2022 & 2028)
3 Market by Application
3.1 Taylor Hammer Market Segment by Application
3.1.1 Hospitals
3.1.2 Clinics
3.2 Global Taylor Hammer Market Size by Application
3.2.1 Global Taylor Hammer Sales in Value, by Application (2017, 2022 & 2028)
3.2.2 Global Taylor Hammer Sales in Volume, by Application (2017, 2022 & 2028)
3.3.3 Global Taylor Hammer Average Selling Price (ASP) by Application (2017, 2022 & 2028)
3.3 United States Taylor Hammer Market Size by Application
3.3.1 United States Taylor Hammer Sales in Value, by Application (2017, 2022 & 2028)
3.3.2 United States Taylor Hammer Sales in Volume, by Application (2017, 2022 & 2028)
3.3.3 United States Taylor Hammer Average Selling Price (ASP) by Application (2017, 2022 & 2028)
4 Global Taylor Hammer Competitor Landscape by Company
4.1 Global Taylor Hammer Market Size by Company
4.1.1 Top Global Taylor Hammer Manufacturers Ranked by Revenue (2021)
4.1.2 Global Taylor Hammer Revenue by Manufacturer (2017-2022)
4.1.3 Global Taylor Hammer Sales by Manufacturer (2017-2022)
4.1.4 Global Taylor Hammer Price by Manufacturer (2017-2022)
4.2 Global Taylor Hammer Concentration Ratio (CR)
4.2.1 Taylor Hammer Market Concentration Ratio (CR) (2017-2022)
4.2.2 Global Top 5 and Top 10 Largest Manufacturers of Taylor Hammer in 2021
4.2.3 Global Taylor Hammer Market Share by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3)
4.3 Global Taylor Hammer Manufacturing Base Distribution, Product Type
4.3.1 Global Taylor Hammer Manufacturers, Headquarters and Distribution of Producing Region
4.3.2 Manufacturers Taylor Hammer Product Type
4.3.3 Date of International Manufacturers Enter into Taylor Hammer Market
4.4 Manufacturers Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion Plans
4.5 United States Taylor Hammer Market Size by Company
4.5.1 Top Taylor Hammer Players in United States, Ranked by Revenue (2021)
4.5.2 United States Taylor Hammer Revenue by Players (2020, 2021 & 2022)
4.5.3 United States Taylor Hammer Sales by Players (2020, 2021 & 2022)
5 Global Taylor Hammer Market Size by Region
5.1 Global Taylor Hammer Market Size by Region: 2017 VS 2022 VS 2028
5.2 Global Taylor Hammer Market Size in Volume by Region (2017-2028)
5.2.1 Global Taylor Hammer Sales in Volume by Region: 2017-2022
5.2.2 Global Taylor Hammer Sales in Volume Forecast by Region (2023-2028)
5.3 Global Taylor Hammer Market Size in Value by Region (2017-2028)
5.3.1 Global Taylor Hammer Sales in Value by Region: 2017-2022
5.3.2 Global Taylor Hammer Sales in Value by Region: 2023-2028
6 Segment in Region Level & Country Level
6.1 North America
6.1.1 North America Taylor Hammer Market Size YoY Growth 2017-2028
6.1.2 North America Taylor Hammer Market Facts & Figures by Country (2017, 2022 & 2028)
6.1.3 United States
6.1.4 Canada
6.2 Asia-Pacific
6.2.1 Asia-Pacific Taylor Hammer Market Size YoY Growth 2017-2028
6.2.2 Asia-Pacific Taylor Hammer Market Facts & Figures by Region (2017, 2022 & 2028)
6.2.3 China
6.2.4 Japan
6.2.5 South Korea
6.2.6 India
6.2.7 Australia
6.2.8 China Taiwan
6.2.9 Indonesia
6.2.10 Thailand
6.2.11 Malaysia
6.3 Europe
6.3.1 Europe Taylor Hammer Market Size YoY Growth 2017-2028
6.3.2 Europe Taylor Hammer Market Facts & Figures by Country (2017, 2022 & 2028)
6.3.3 Germany
6.3.4 France
6.3.5 U.K.
6.3.6 Italy
6.3.7 Russia
6.4 Latin America
6.4.1 Latin America Taylor Hammer Market Size YoY Growth 2017-2028
6.4.2 Latin America Taylor Hammer Market Facts & Figures by Country (2017, 2022 & 2028)
6.4.3 Mexico
6.4.4 Brazil
6.4.5 Argentina
6.4.6 Colombia
6.5 Middle East and Africa
6.5.1 Middle East and Africa Taylor Hammer Market Size YoY Growth 2017-2028
6.5.2 Middle East and Africa Taylor Hammer Market Facts & Figures by Country (2017, 2022 & 2028)
6.5.3 Turkey
6.5.4 Saudi Arabia
6.5.5 UAE
7 Company Profiles
7.1 Cross Instruments
7.1.1 Cross Instruments Corporation Information
7.1.2 Cross Instruments Description and Business Overview
7.1.3 Cross Instruments Taylor Hammer Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2017-2022)
7.1.4 Cross Instruments Taylor Hammer Products Offered
7.1.5 Cross Instruments Recent Development
7.2 MDF Instruments
7.2.1 MDF Instruments Corporation Information
7.2.2 MDF Instruments Description and Business Overview
7.2.3 MDF Instruments Taylor Hammer Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2017-2022)
7.2.4 MDF Instruments Taylor Hammer Products Offered
7.2.5 MDF Instruments Recent Development
7.3 ADC
7.3.1 ADC Corporation Information
7.3.2 ADC Description and Business Overview
7.3.3 ADC Taylor Hammer Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2017-2022)
7.3.4 ADC Taylor Hammer Products Offered
7.3.5 ADC Recent Development
7.4 MedInfo
7.4.1 MedInfo Corporation Information
7.4.2 MedInfo Description and Business Overview
7.4.3 MedInfo Taylor Hammer Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2017-2022)
7.4.4 MedInfo Taylor Hammer Products Offered
7.4.5 MedInfo Recent Development
7.5 AliMed
7.5.1 AliMed Corporation Information
7.5.2 AliMed Description and Business Overview
7.5.3 AliMed Taylor Hammer Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2017-2022)
7.5.4 AliMed Taylor Hammer Products Offered
7.5.5 AliMed Recent Development
7.6 Prestige Medical
7.6.1 Prestige Medical Corporation Information
7.6.2 Prestige Medical Description and Business Overview
7.6.3 Prestige Medical Taylor Hammer Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2017-2022)
7.6.4 Prestige Medical Taylor Hammer Products Offered
7.6.5 Prestige Medical Recent Development
7.7 OPC Health
7.7.1 OPC Health Corporation Information
7.7.2 OPC Health Description and Business Overview
7.7.3 OPC Health Taylor Hammer Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2017-2022)
7.7.4 OPC Health Taylor Hammer Products Offered
7.7.5 OPC Health Recent Development
7.8 World Precision Instruments
7.8.1 World Precision Instruments Corporation Information
7.8.2 World Precision Instruments Description and Business Overview
7.8.3 World Precision Instruments Taylor Hammer Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2017-2022)
7.8.4 World Precision Instruments Taylor Hammer Products Offered
7.8.5 World Precision Instruments Recent Development
7.9 Medline Industries
7.9.1 Medline Industries Corporation Information
7.9.2 Medline Industries Description and Business Overview
7.9.3 Medline Industries Taylor Hammer Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2017-2022)
7.9.4 Medline Industries Taylor Hammer Products Offered
7.9.5 Medline Industries Recent Development
7.10 Medisave
7.10.1 Medisave Corporation Information
7.10.2 Medisave Description and Business Overview
7.10.3 Medisave Taylor Hammer Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2017-2022)
7.10.4 Medisave Taylor Hammer Products Offered
7.10.5 Medisave Recent Development
7.11 Surtex Instruments
7.11.1 Surtex Instruments Corporation Information
7.11.2 Surtex Instruments Description and Business Overview
7.11.3 Surtex Instruments Taylor Hammer Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2017-2022)
7.11.4 Surtex Instruments Taylor Hammer Products Offered
7.11.5 Surtex Instruments Recent Development
7.12 Sklar
7.12.1 Sklar Corporation Information
7.12.2 Sklar Description and Business Overview
7.12.3 Sklar Taylor Hammer Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2017-2022)
7.12.4 Sklar Products Offered
7.12.5 Sklar Recent Development
7.13 Graham-Field
7.13.1 Graham-Field Corporation Information
7.13.2 Graham-Field Description and Business Overview
7.13.3 Graham-Field Taylor Hammer Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2017-2022)
7.13.4 Graham-Field Products Offered
7.13.5 Graham-Field Recent Development
7.14 Riester
7.14.1 Riester Corporation Information
7.14.2 Riester Description and Business Overview
7.14.3 Riester Taylor Hammer Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2017-2022)
7.14.4 Riester Products Offered
7.14.5 Riester Recent Development
7.15 Lane Instrument
7.15.1 Lane Instrument Corporation Information
7.15.2 Lane Instrument Description and Business Overview
7.15.3 Lane Instrument Taylor Hammer Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2017-2022)
7.15.4 Lane Instrument Products Offered
7.15.5 Lane Instrument Recent Development
8 Industry Chain and Sales Channels Analysis
8.1 Taylor Hammer Industry Chain Analysis
8.2 Taylor Hammer Key Raw Materials
8.2.1 Key Raw Materials
8.2.2 Taylor Hammer Distributors
8.3 Taylor Hammer Production Mode & Process
8.4 Taylor Hammer Sales and Marketing
8.4.1 Taylor Hammer Sales Channels
8.4.2 Taylor Hammer Distributors
8.5 Taylor Hammer Customers
9 Research Findings and Conclusion
10 Appendix
10.1 Research Methodology
10.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
10.1.2 Data Source
10.2 Author Details
10.3 Disclaimer
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Ancient microorganisms found in halite may have implications for search for both terrestrial and extraterrestrial life.
Primary fluid inclusions in bedded halite from the 830-million-year-old Browne Formation of central Australia contain organic solids and liquids, as documented with transmitted light and UV-vis petrography. These objects are consistent in size, shape, and fluorescent response to cells of prokaryotes and algae, and aggregates of organic compounds.
This discovery shows that microorganisms from saline depositional environments can remain well preserved in halite over hundreds of millions of years and can be detected in situ (in the original place) with optical methods alone. This study has implications for the search for life in both terrestrial and extraterrestrial chemical sedimentary rocks.
Halite, commonly known as rock salt, is a type of salt, the mineral form of sodium chloride (NaCl).
As halite crystals grow in saline surface waters, it traps parent water in primary fluid inclusions. In addition to trapping parent waters, they can trap any solids that were in the water near/on the crystal face. These solids include tiny crystals of evaporite minerals or organics. Previous studies of modern to Permian halites have documented the presence of prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms and organic compounds including beta carotene.
This study uses non-destructive, optical techniques to identify and document organic material in primary fluid inclusions in 830-million-year-old halite. Sara Schreder-Gomes, Kathleen Benison, and Jeremiah Bernau had access to core samples from the Neoproterozoic Browne Formation thanks to the Geological Survey of Western Australia.
The halite was well preserved and allowed them to examine halite crystals from 10 halite beds from varying depths. They used transmitted light petrography and UV-visible light petrography to identify primary fluid inclusions and their contents. The team found that solids trapped in fluid inclusions were consistent with prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, and with organic compounds, based on their size, shape, and fluorescent response to UV-visible light.
This study reinforces the utility of non-destructive optical methods as a first step in examining chemical sediments for biosignatures. The petrographic context of fluid inclusions is vital to ensuring the contents of fluid inclusions represent original parent waters and therefore are the same age as the halite. This study also shows that microorganisms can be preserved in fluid inclusions in halite for millions of years and suggests that similar biosignatures may be able to be detected in chemical sediments from Mars.
Reference: ” 830-million-year-old microorganisms in primary fluid inclusions in halite” by Sara I. Schreder-Gomes, Kathleen C. Benison and Jeremiah A. Bernau, 6 May 2022, Geology.
DOI: 10.1130/G49957.1 | https://www.thehamdenjournal.com/science/830-million-year-old-microorganisms-discovered-in-ancient-crystals-implications-for-search-for-extraterrestrial-life/191654/ | 2022-05-20T00:12:48Z | https://www.thehamdenjournal.com/science/830-million-year-old-microorganisms-discovered-in-ancient-crystals-implications-for-search-for-extraterrestrial-life/191654/ | true | 4 |
74% of San Luis Obispo County residents support keeping Diablo Canyon open
58% of Californians support extending the life of the plant
SACRAMENTO, Calif. , May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Newly released polling shows strong local support for extending the operations of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, California's largest source of carbon free energy generation. Statewide support for extending operations of the plant was also strong, according to the poll conducted by FM3 Research. Gov. Gavin Newsom recently announced his intent to explore options to continue operations at the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant. The poll was commissioned by Carbon Free California with input and support from Data for Progress.
"We found that Californians broadly support the continued use of Diablo Canyon Power Plant to generate electricity," said Dave Metz, partner and president at FM3 Research. "Closer to the plant, in San Luis Obispo County specifically, we saw that support intensify."
Statewide, 58 percent of voters support continued operation of California's last existing nuclear power plant, while only 32 percent oppose. In San Luis Obispo County, 74 percent of voters indicated support for continued operation of Diablo Canyon, with 56 percent of respondents "strongly" supporting.
There was strong agreement among voters on the most important benefits of continuing to operate Diablo Canyon, including reducing the likelihood of blackouts (77%), saving more than $2 billion on electric bills (76%), and providing a reliable source of electricity as the state transitions to wind and solar power (75%).
"California voters overwhelmingly approve of carbon-free energy — and support further use of nuclear energy," said Danielle Deiseroth, lead climate strategist at Data for Progress. "It's clear that these voters support the Diablo Canyon Power Plant remaining open to reduce electricity costs, enhance grid reliability, and meet our emissions reduction goals."
The poll provided detailed information about the issue, testing arguments on both sides. Support for extending the use of Diablo Canyon rose to 60% after voters heard pros and cons about the plant's continued operation.
Overall, the poll found that California voters have become more comfortable with nuclear energy over time, with solid majorities saying they approve of the use of nuclear power to generate electricity and that its benefits outweigh its risks.
Carbon Free California commissioned the poll of 620 registered voters statewide January 11-19, 2022, plus an oversample of San Luis Obispo County voters yielding 217 total interviews.
A more detailed summary of the poll is available here.
Carbon Free California is funded by California-based entrepreneurs and brings together leaders from business, labor and the technology sector to focus on creating a pathway to a carbon-free future and securing the clean, reliable energy needed to power the world's fifth-largest economy. Carbon Free California believes the state must pursue all forms of emission-free energy to address the climate crisis and achieve our urgent emission reduction goals. Extending the operation of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant will bolster the grid with reliable carbon-free energy and enable the state to transition to increasing shares of wind and solar power, while avoiding disruptive and costly rolling blackouts. Carbon Free California receives no funding from utility or nuclear industry interests.
Learn more at www.carbonfreeca.org or follow us on Twitter at @carbonfreeca.
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Geraldton Art Gallery exhibition opening night sees artists from WA create an environmental collaboration
One night, two exhibitions, both with similar environmental values between each other’s ultimately different works.
The Geraldton Regional Art Gallery’s opening night on Friday, May 13 showcased two exhibitions available to the public for a limited time.
Guests from Perth and the Mid West gathered at the gallery from 6pm to view the showcase.
A four-artist collaboration, called STRATIGRAPHY, exposes each artists individual perspectives of nature and the land.
It features WA’s flat mountains and vast landscapes, shown through the artists’ complex relationships towards the environment.
The artists — Merrick Belyea, Sara Elson, Brad Rimmer and Susan Roux — unravel the variety of shapes, colours, flora and fauna of WA in the collaborative, outdoor theme.
Upstairs is the the simple, stark white and stunning exhibit SUBJECT: STUDIO, providing insights into the artist, Susan Ecker, her home from indoors, behind studio walls, staring out into nature.
The international painter reflects her serene space through the paintings, sculptures, prints and drawings and offers her insight of the inside world looking out.
The exhibitions will close on June 26.
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Veteran Ad Sales Executive to Represent Allen Media Group's Syndicated Broadcast Programming
LOS ANGELES, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Byron Allen's Allen Media Group (AMG) proudly announces the hiring of Roseann Cacciola to the position of Executive Vice President of Ad Sales for AMG Global Syndication. Cacciola will focus on advertising sales, brand sponsorships, and revenue partnerships for all of AMG's Entertainment Studios television series programming and content. AMG's Entertainment Studios programming portfolio comprises over 68 television shows, including the long-running comedy game show FUNNY YOU SHOULD ASK, the comedy shows COMICS UNLEASHED WITH BYRON ALLEN and THE WORLD'S FUNNIEST WEATHER, court shows AMERICA'S COURT WITH JUDGE ROSS, JUSTICE WITH JUDGE MABLEAN, JUSTICE FOR ALL WITH JUDGE CRISTINA PEREZ, SUPREME JUSTICE WITH JUDGE KAREN, THE VERDICT WITH JUDGE HATCHETT, the new court show WE THE PEOPLE WITH LAUREN LAKE, the celebrity entertainment show ENTERTAINERS WITH BYRON ALLEN, and the extreme weather shows STORM OF SUSPICION, WEATHER GONE VIRAL, TOP TEN, and SOS: HOW TO SURVIVE. Cacciola is based at the AMG offices in New York City.
A 34-year veteran of syndicated television programming and ad sales, Cacciola comes to AMG from her recent position as Senior Vice President & General Sales Manager of Advertising Sales for WarnerMedia/Warner Bros. Domestic Television, where she oversaw advertising sales for all syndicated television properties. Cacciola held several executive positions since beginning her career in 1986 at Lorimar Telepictures under syndication founder Dick Robertson, and stayed on after Lorimar's purchase by Warner Bros. and then throughout all subsequent Warner Bros.-releated mergers -- from WB/TimeWarner/AOL and ATT (WarnerMedia).
"Veteran ad sales executive Roseann Cacciola is a highly-valuable and phenomenal addition to our Allen Media Group family," said Byron Allen, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Allen Media Group. "Roseann's 34-year tenure at WarnerMedia's Warner Bros. Domestic Television unit makes her the ideal executive team leader as we continue our commitment to production and distribution of syndicated content for broadcast television stations."
"I'm excited to continue my passion for broadcast television syndication and its incredible value to advertisers," said Roseann Cacciola, EVP of Ad Sales for AMG Global Syndication. "I'm thrilled to be leading Allen Media Group's newly-expanded syndication ad sales team and looking forward to growing the business with all the talented executives lead by Byron Allen."
About Allen Media Group / Entertainment Studios
Chairman and CEO Byron Allen founded Allen Media Group/Entertainment Studios in 1993. Headquartered in Los Angeles, it has offices in New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and Charleston, SC. Allen Media Group owns 27 ABC-NBC-CBS-FOX network affiliate broadcast television stations in 21 U.S. markets and thirteen 24-hour HD television networks serving nearly 220 million subscribers: THE WEATHER CHANNEL, THE WEATHER CHANNEL EN ESPAÑOL, PETS.TV, COMEDY.TV, RECIPE.TV, CARS.TV, ES.TV, MYDESTINATION.TV, JUSTICE CENTRAL.TV, THEGRIO.TV, THIS TV, LOCAL NOW TV, and PATTRN. Allen Media Group also owns THE GRIO, HBCUGO, and LOCAL NOW, the free-streaming AVOD service powered by THE WEATHER CHANNEL and content partners, which delivers real-time, hyper-local news, weather, traffic, sports, and lifestyle information. Allen Media Group also produces, distributes, and sells advertising for 68 television programs, making it one of the largest independent producers/distributors of first-run syndicated television programming for broadcast television stations. Allen Media Group International Television continues to extend its corporate branding and content around the globe. It currently has active license agreements and programming in South Africa, The United Arab Emirates, Australia, The Bahamas, Canada and New Zealand. With a library of over 5,000 hours of owned content across multiple genres, Allen Media Group provides video content to broadcast television stations, cable television networks, mobile devices, and multimedia digital. Our mission is to provide excellent programming to our viewers, online users, and Fortune 500 advertising partners.
Entertainment Studios Motion Pictures is a full-service, theatrical motion picture distribution company specializing in wide release commercial content. ESMP released 2017's highest-grossing independent movie, the shark thriller 47 METERS DOWN, which grossed over $44.3 million. In 2018, ESMP also released the critically-acclaimed and commercially successful Western HOSTILES, the historic mystery-thriller CHAPPAQUIDDICK and the sequel to 47 METERS DOWN, 47 METERS DOWN: UNCAGED. The digital distribution unit of Entertainment Studios Motion Pictures, Freestyle Digital Media, is a premiere multi-platform distributor with direct partnerships across all major cable, digital and streaming platforms. Capitalizing on a robust infrastructure, proven track record and a veteran sales team, Freestyle Digital Media is a true home for independent films.
In 2016, Allen Media Group purchased The Grio, a highly-rated digital video-centric news community platform devoted to providing African-Americans with compelling stories and perspectives currently underrepresented in existing national news outlets. The Grio features aggregated and original video packages, news articles and opinion pieces on topics that include breaking news, politics, health, business and entertainment. Originally launched in 2009, the platform was then purchased by NBC News in 2010. The digital platform remains focused on curating exciting digital content and currently has more than 100 million annual visitors.
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An Orange County developer has filed plans to build a four-story, 52-unit apartment complex in Downtown Whittier.
MW Investment Group, based in Laguna Beach, has won approval from a Whittier design board to build the project at 12826 Philadelphia St., at Comstock Avenue, the Whittier Daily News reported.
It would replace a shuttered medical office building next to the Extra Space Storage, former home of the Whittier Daily News.
The four-story complex, depicted in a rendering a beige-and-brown building with large bay windows and yellow accents, would stretch a half block down Philadelphia Street
The developer is asking for relief from parking rules that would reduce the required number from 97 spaces to 85. MW Investment Group’s plan calls for 90 parking slots.
The project is expected to go before the city’s Planning Commission in July. Patricia O’Toole, chair of the commission, raised concerns about its hefty footprint and 64-foot height, among the tallest on the street.
“I’m just concerned––the design is well thought out, but basically it will be one of the largest buildings there,” O’Toole said. “To me, it’s very large,”
Matthew Waken, managing member for MW Investment, said the project conforms with city zoning.
“There’s a range of density desired for the site and to achieve that we need to do a four-story building,” Waken said. “That’s what we’ve done.”
“Working with the specific plan requires a four-story building,” he said. “You can imagine in the future when multiple projects happen in this area to create the wonderful town center you want. It will eventually fit in.”
MW Investment Group, founded in 2009, has built 1,200 residential units with a combined value of $500 million, according to its website.
Early this year, the urban infill housing developer paid $26.5 million at auction for a 12.4-acre federal office complex in Los Alamitos in north Orange County.
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Foyston Gordon & Payne Inc lessened its stake in TransUnion (NYSE:TRU – Get Rating) by 49.5% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 15,025 shares of the business services provider’s stock after selling 14,756 shares during the quarter. Foyston Gordon & Payne Inc’s holdings in TransUnion were worth $1,782,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of TRU. Russell Investments Group Ltd. lifted its holdings in shares of TransUnion by 138.5% in the 3rd quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 33,960 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $3,813,000 after buying an additional 19,722 shares during the period. O Shaughnessy Asset Management LLC raised its holdings in TransUnion by 16.3% in the 3rd quarter. O Shaughnessy Asset Management LLC now owns 4,719 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $530,000 after purchasing an additional 661 shares during the period. IndexIQ Advisors LLC raised its holdings in TransUnion by 4.6% in the 3rd quarter. IndexIQ Advisors LLC now owns 3,284 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $369,000 after purchasing an additional 143 shares during the period. Mutual of America Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in TransUnion by 43.0% in the 3rd quarter. Mutual of America Capital Management LLC now owns 6,921 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $777,000 after purchasing an additional 2,080 shares during the period. Finally, AlphaCrest Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in TransUnion by 410.3% in the 3rd quarter. AlphaCrest Capital Management LLC now owns 17,048 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $1,915,000 after purchasing an additional 13,707 shares during the period. 97.36% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Shares of TRU stock traded up $1.28 during trading hours on Thursday, reaching $80.90. The company had a trading volume of 1,085,449 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,577,404. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.41, a quick ratio of 1.79 and a current ratio of 1.79. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $93.77 and a 200-day moving average of $102.96. The company has a market capitalization of $15.57 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.95, a PEG ratio of 0.98 and a beta of 1.40. TransUnion has a 12-month low of $79.02 and a 12-month high of $125.35.
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, June 10th. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 27th will be given a $0.095 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, May 26th. This represents a $0.38 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.47%. TransUnion’s dividend payout ratio is currently 5.61%.
A number of equities analysts recently weighed in on TRU shares. Stifel Nicolaus reduced their price target on TransUnion from $120.00 to $118.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, February 23rd. The Goldman Sachs Group cut TransUnion from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and reduced their price target for the stock from $125.00 to $109.00 in a report on Friday, March 18th. Truist Financial lowered TransUnion from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $105.00 price objective for the company. in a research note on Thursday, January 27th. Zacks Investment Research lowered TransUnion from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating and set a $90.00 price objective for the company. in a research note on Tuesday. Finally, Bank of America began coverage on TransUnion in a research note on Friday, March 11th. They set a “buy” rating for the company. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, five have given a hold rating and eight have assigned a buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $113.38.
In related news, EVP Richard Dane Mauldin sold 3,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $87.99, for a total value of $307,965.00. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, EVP Heather J. Russell sold 2,867 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, March 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $90.76, for a total transaction of $260,208.92. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. In the last ninety days, insiders sold 6,515 shares of company stock worth $583,714. Corporate insiders own 0.22% of the company’s stock.
About TransUnion (Get Rating)
TransUnion provides risk and information solutions. The company operates in three segments: U.S. Markets, International, and Consumer Interactive. The U.S. Markets segment provides consumer reports, actionable insights, and analytics to businesses. These businesses use its services to acquire new customers; assess consumer ability to pay for services; identify cross-selling opportunities; measure and manage debt portfolio risk; collect debt; verify consumer identities; and mitigate fraud risk.
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He Enrolled His Girlfriend In A Social Etiquette Class Before Letting Her Meet His Family
A guy has been in a relationship with his girlfriend for less than 3 months, yet he thought it would be a good idea to have her meet his family.
I know, that definitely seems like they have been together for a short amount of time to be introducing one another to their loved ones, but that's the plan here.
"For some context, I’m blessed and had a fortunate upbringing," he explained. "My GF, on the other hand, faced some challenges in her life from a young age (particularly financial challenges)."
So, he grew up really rich while his girlfriend did not, and that's a major difference here that led him to believe that he had to prepare his girlfriend properly in order to allow her to meet his family.
"She’s a beautiful, interesting person despite all of the hardships she faced," he said. "The only problem is that she lacks the manners that my family typically expects from someone I’m in a relationship with."
He goes on to refer to his girlfriend as the very first girl that he has ever dated or brought home who is "less fortunate" than he and his family are.
He figured that enrolling his girlfriend in a social etiquette class online was the absolute best way he could ensure that the dinner between his girlfriend and his family would go seamlessly.
He then let his girlfriend know that he put her in this class, and she was completely livid with him for doing this.
His girlfriend feels that he must be embarrassed to have her meet his family and that it's probably better that he dump her and go marry a girl who is wealthy since she's not that.
His girlfriend also accused him of being "privileged" and she said that it's absurd that he thinks he needs to instill certain manners into her before allowing her to meet his loved ones.
Do you think it was way too over the top for him to enroll his girlfriend in this social etiquette class in preparation to meet his family?
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The COVID-19 pandemic has forced countless businesses to close their doors for good.
Many new businesses have struggled to stay open from supply problems to soaring prices.
We spoke with several local business owners on how they are staying alive during this difficult time.
Opening a business during a pandemic spelled disaster for many.
Despite all the road blocks in their way, they are managing to stay open and turn a profit.
From not enough workers to not enough supplies, these businesses have faced a tough test opening during the pandemic.
Rosco’s Sports Bar and Grill opened in February of 2022. The owner said that working with vendors and laborers a lot of things seemed to be backed up.
“We have a freezer that took months to get here, and some of our equipment, the leeway time on that was very long. Just the labor industry in general trying to get the contractors in to do some of the electrical work. Everybody seemed to be backed up. Staffing has obviously been a big issue that we are trying to work through,” said Kristopher Hess, Owner of Rosco’s Sports Bar and Grill.
Hess added that soaring prices are almost a weekly ritual.
“We are consistently having to adjust prices for things just based on our vendor prices. We are starting to see another increase in food prices unfortunately which we will have to be adjusted moving forward at some point, but we do see that week over week,” said Hess.
Bar Owner John Melody has opened three businesses during the pandemic including John Russel Brewing Company, Pier 6, and Bay House Oyster Bar & Restaurant.
Melody said that they decided to just keep going and that the pandemic is going to be behind us.
“We just had to keep driving forward. Sometimes the road forward may be shorter than the road back, but we have a lot of good people working for us which is really good. Unfortunately I don’t think anybody has enough people right now,” said John Melody, Erie Business Owner.
Melody added that inflation is not helping either.
“The prices of things is expensive if you can get them all the time and consistency can be a problem as well,” said Melody.
Erie Food Co-Op opened their second location downtown in March of 2022. They needed to make some adjustments to stay open in a post COVID world.
“Things like having a self checkout that we don’t have at our other location, or we have a salad robot that we didn’t have a traditional salad bar. Those kinds of conversations factored in really early in 2020 when we realized that the landscape was going to be very different,” said Leanna Nieratko, Erie Food Co-Op CEO/General Manager.
Nieratko said that they had to deal with distribution challenges too.
“Things you would not even expect certain types of steel or even rubber that you have to use in construction were constrained for weeks out. So you had to decide do we move our opening date? So we change some plan or do we just roll with it,” said Nieratko.
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