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Colin Cantwell, the man who designed the spacecraft in the “Star Wars” films, has died. He was 90.
The Hollywood Reporter reported Sunday that Sierra Dall, Cantwell's partner, confirmed that he died at his home in Colorado on Saturday.
Cantwell designed the prototypes for the X-wing Starfighter, TIE fighter and Death Star.
He also worked on films including “2001: A Space Odyssey,” “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” and “WarGames.”
Cantwell was born in San Francisco in 1932. Before working on Hollywood films, Cantwell attended the University of California, Los Angeles, where he got a degree in animation. He also attended Frank Lloyd Wright's School of Architecture.
In the 1960s he worked at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and NASA on educational programs about flights. Cantwell worked with NASA to feed Walter Cronkite updates during the 1969 moon landing.
Cantwell wrote two science fictions novels. He is survived by his partner of 24 years, Sierra Dall. | https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4547192 | 2022-05-22T22:04:12Z | https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4547192 | true | 34 |
Housing Lottery Units Still Available at Sea Breeze Tower in Coney Island, Brooklyn
Housing lottery units are still available at Sea Breeze Tower, a 20-story residential development located at 271 Sea Breeze Avenue in Coney Island, Brooklyn. Developed by Rybak Development and designed by Zproekt, the building yields 114 rentals and 27,228 square feet of ground-floor retail space. Available on NYC Housing Connect are...
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Which Hot Wheels display cases are best?
For collectors and kids alike, Hot Wheels are a popular toy. With thousands of unique designs and replica models of classic cars, Hot Wheels are an affordable and fun collector’s item that also offers visual value. As a result, you might want high-quality display cases to show off your most important or visually pleasing Hot Wheels. However, choosing the right display case depends on several factors worth considering.
What to know before you buy a Hot Wheels display case
How many Hot Wheels will be displayed?
One of the most important factors you need to consider before buying a display case is how many Hot Wheels you want to put in the case. The sizes for the cases vary drastically, with many options holding well over 100 cars while others offer just 10 to 15. So, if you plan on showing off a larger portion of your collection, you will need to buy a larger case, but if you want just to display a few of your favorite cars, a smaller one will be perfect.
Are the Hot Wheels in their original box or opened?
Another major point to consider is whether you collect your Hot Wheels in the box or open them up. Most display cases require you to remove the cars from their boxes to fit properly inside each spot. However, specific options allow you to hang your Hot Wheels inside the box.
Wall-mounted or standing display
Depending on the available space in your home or your personal preference, a wall-mounted display case can be a more beneficial option. By taking up less space, you’ll have more room to walk around in the room and by being at eye level, you can more closely admire the Hot Wheels without bending down.
What to look for in a quality Hot Wheels display case
Glass exteriors and metal or wood finishes
Many display cases are made of clear plastic, which, while durable, do not offer the same design and aesthetics as other materials. High-quality display cases will often have glass display doors and frames made of metal or wood to provide a more aesthetically pleasing design beyond just the cars.
Officially licensed Hot Wheels display cases
In addition to the many third-party display cases being sold on the market, Hot Wheels has made officially licensed and branded cases. These cases come with a Hot Wheels logo and are specifically designed to fit cars made by the brand.
Exclusive cars and features
Certain cases from Hot Wheels come with unique cars that are exclusive to the display case and can only be collected by buying one. Other cases come with backlighting or a mirrored back wall to better display your Hot Wheels.
How much you can expect to spend on a Hot Wheels display case
The price range for a Hot Wheels display case is relatively large, with many smaller cases costing around $30, while more expensive options can cost over $100.
Hot Wheels display case FAQ
Can you use a Hot Wheels case for other brands of toy cars?
A. The brand of the toy car does not matter as much as the actual scale of the car. So, if the toy car is also a 1/64th scale model, it will fit just fine.
Do you have to choose between a wall-mounted or standing display case?
A. While some display cases only work as one or the other, most Hot Wheels cases are capable of both ground and wall-mounted display.
What are the best Hot Wheels display cases to buy?
Top Hot Wheels display case
Hot Wheels Premium Collector Vehicle Case
What you need to know: This is an officially licensed display case from Hot Wheels that can hold up to 50 cars at once.
What you’ll love: The case comes with a large background Hot Wheels logo as well as a small one molded into the outer frame. The display case also comes with a collectible Hot Wheels car exclusive to the case.
What you should consider: The case is one of the more expensive options costing and may be out of your price range.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Hot Wheels display case for the money
Ikee Design Mirror Back & 4 Shelves Display
What you need to know: This display case has a clean and simple design that can carry 12 cars.
What you’ll love: The display case has a mirror on the back wall to better show off each side of the Hot Wheel car. The case is also capable of standing on a desk or shelf and being mounted on the wheel.
What you should consider: The small capacity of the case may not be big enough if you are looking to show off a larger number of cars.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Mascar Pro Hotwheels Matchbox 1/64 Scale Display case
What you need to know: This display case is built specifically for Hot Wheels collectors that keep the cars inside of their boxes.
What you’ll love: The case has many hooks that allow you to stack the Hot Wheels boxes on top of one another or spread them out, depending on your aesthetic choice. The case can also hold up to 52 cars.
What you should consider: The display can only be mounted on the wall and cannot hold cars that have been taken out of the box.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
1:64 Scale Toy Cars Wheels Display Case
What you need to know: This is an extremely large display case that can hold up to 144 cars simultaneously.
What you’ll love: The case has a protective UV coating on the outside to prevent the cars from having sun damage. The display case also has hinged doors to keep dust out and a mirrored background to better show off the car.
What you should consider: The size and cost of the display case may be too much if you do not have a large collection or are working on a budget.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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CoinMENA is a Sharia-compliant exchange, certified by the Bahrain-based Shariyah Review Bureau.
CoinMENA has become the first regional digital asset exchange to operate in Qatar, allowing Qatari citizens and residents to open accounts with the trading platform and access all its features as of 19th May.
One such feature includes an individual having the capacity to link their bank accounts to their personal CoinMENA wallets in order to facilitate streamlined deposits and withdrawals.
On Thursday however, Qatar Central Bank released a statement warning against dealing with any unlicensed financial institution or service provider.
It further informed that advertisements are spread from time to time on social media by unlicensed institutions to “promote their illegal activities”, and that there are no financial institution licensed to provide services of exchange, transfer, trading, or dealing with virtual assets and currencies.
The entity further warned that it will take legal action against any service provider and virtual assets in Qatar operating without a license.
Who are CoinMENA?
With its headquarters in Bahrain, the firm recently became the first onshore crypto exchange centre to introduce “limit trading,” allowing the platform’s users to set the price at which they wish to buy and sell crypto.
CoinMENA is a Sharia-compliant digital asset trading platform that is licensed and regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain. Through the platform users can buy, sell, store and receive digital assets, such as Bitcoin.
It also enables deposit and withdrawal options according to the local currency.
Potential users can also earn bonus rewards upon inviting others through the platform’s referral programme.
Despite the warnings issued by Qatar Central Bank, CoinMena’s co-founders Dina Sam’an and Talal Tabbaa said: “We are delighted to become the first crypto exchange to offer our services in Qatar. Investors have been asking about our plans to enter the country for some time now, so this news represents a major milestone on our long-term geographic market expansion plans.”
“CoinMENA’s entry into Qatar is a huge step on our journey to becoming the Middle East and North Africa region’s preferred crypto financial services company,” Sam’an noted.
Crypto currency is considered a decentralised digital money designed to function as a medium of exchange through a computer network, which is not regulated by a government or bank.
Some Islamic rulings over cryptocurrencies
According to the Secretary-General of the International Union of Muslim Scholars Dr Ali Al Qaradaghi, an investment in crypto or digital currencies such as Bitcoin and its counterparts is forbidden by Sharia law due to several reasons.
In February, he argued that the means of money handling could potentially generate ‘riba‘, which refers to the exploitative gains made in trade or business.
Digital currencies, Dr Al Qaradaghi explained, are forbidden due to the inherent lack of value in digital money, which is otherwise found in elements such as gold and silver.
He states that as contrasted with credit or banknotes, digital currencies are not regulated by governments or a higher body, rendering it a forbidden make-up.
Commenting on the topic, Dr Abdulazeem Abozaid an Associate Professor of Islamic Finance in Hamad Bin Khalifa University and an expert on Islamic finance, told Doha News in February, that cryptocurrencies “do not qualify yet as valid currencies because they do not fulfil the Shariah conditions or requirements for a valid currency.”
“Nor are they valid to be traded or invested in. This is in view of the high risk associated with their trading due to their high volatility, which makes the whole process akin to gambling,” he said.
Whilst there is no common consensus in the Islamic finance industry regarding the permissibility of the digital currency, Devesh Vijay, Digital and Innovation Advisor, said: “Banks, fintechs and consumers have been riding the digital transformation wave for a few years.”
“However with the Covid-19 pandemic accelerating the digital agenda, it is no longer a choice to make. It is imperative for survival,” he added, as reported by KPMG in their Qatar Banking Perspectives 2021 paper. | https://dohanews.co/update-qatar-central-bank-warns-against-unlicensed-entities-after-coinmena-launch-in-qatar/ | 2022-05-22T22:26:07Z | https://dohanews.co/update-qatar-central-bank-warns-against-unlicensed-entities-after-coinmena-launch-in-qatar/ | true | 1 |
WASHINGTON (WDVM) — It is definitely a scorcher in the DMV area this weekend as temperatures reach the 90s.
WDVM spoke with some people that were out enjoying the weather to find out how they are dealing with this unexpected warm-up.
“I mean it’s surprisingly hot it feels more like July or August,” Kimberly Hood said. “We’re trying to stay indoors in the air conditioning and then outdoors near water.”
Gonzalo Martinez is from Spain and says he’s used to this kind of heat and is not really surprised by the early warm-up.
” I’m not getting so surprised anymore because I know the weather changing patterns,” Martinez said. “For example, I remember two years ago, it was really hot in December when I would be expecting really cool temperatures, so I guess this is just an exception for one week or a couple of days and then we will get some lower temperatures.”
To help residents escape the heat, several counties around the DMV area have opened splash parks early throughout the weekend.
“I think it seems like the past few years,” Hood said. “It’s always been a surprise hot weekend, early in the season, a little harder to deal with when pools aren’t open and really not set up for it but we’re happy that splash pads are open.”
County officials are urging people to utilize indoor pools and community centers to cool off, as well as drink plenty of water.
“Today we are here in a water park with the kids,” Martinez said. “We’ll try to stay indoors with the ac and we were outdoors we will try to just stay on the shadows and try to avoid the sun when it’s safe between noon and 5 pm when it’s really hot. | https://www.localdvm.com/news/local-news/washington-dc/first-heat-wave-hits-the-dmv-area/ | 2022-05-22T22:26:11Z | https://www.localdvm.com/news/local-news/washington-dc/first-heat-wave-hits-the-dmv-area/ | false | 1 |
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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Lane Thomas hit two RBI doubles and the Washington Nationals broke out of their hitting slump Sunday in an 8-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers, who lost Freddy Peralta to shoulder tightness in the fourth inning.
Peralta (3-2) left after allowing a run-scoring double to Thomas during the Nationals’ six-run outburst in the fourth inning. That marked the Nationals’ highest-scoring inning of the season and matched the biggest run total the Brewers had allowed in a single inning this year.
The Nationals entered the day having dropped seven of their past nine, and they had scored a total of six runs in the seven losses. But they had an early 8-0 lead Sunday and cruised to the win.
Milwaukee didn’t retire anyone in the fourth until Nelson Cruz – the eighth batter of the inning – got thrown out trying to stretch a bloop single down the right-field line into a double. The Nationals first eight batters of the inning all got hits, tying a Washington franchise record for consecutive plate appearances with a hit.
The Nationals led 3-0 and had runners on second and third when Peralta's injury forced his departure. Peralta, a 2021 All-Star, entered the day having allowed just one run over 12 2/3 innings in his previous two starts.
Dee Strange-Gordon and César Hernández greeted reliever Brent Suter with consecutive RBI bunt singles to make it 5-0. That was the first time the Nationals have produced bunt RBIs in consecutive at-bats, according to Elias Sports Bureau.
Keibert Ruiz followed with an RBI double before Juan Soto hit a two-run single through a drawn-in infield.
Nationals manager Dave Martinez had altered his lineup Sunday by moving Soto from second to third and moving Ruiz into the No. 2 spot. Ruiz had gone 8 of 16 in his past five games going into Sunday, while Soto was 2 of 20 over his past six games.
Washington wasted little time getting its offense going.
The Nationals took a 1-0 lead in the second inning when Maikel Franco reached on a two-out infield hit and came home on Thomas’ double to right. They extended the lead to 2-0 in the third as Cruz hit a two-out single to drive in Hernández.
Milwaukee got a solo homer from Tyrone Taylor and an RBI single by Andrew McCutchen in the fifth.
Nationals starter Aaron Sanchez (3-3) struck out one and gave up seven hits, two runs and two walks in five innings.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Nationals pitchers Stephen Strasburg and Joe Ross will begin rehabilitation assignments Tuesday.
Ross will pitch for Double-A Harrisburg and Strasburg will join Class A Fredericksburg. Martinez said they’re planning for each of the right-handers to work four innings and throw 60-plus pitches.
Martinez said Ross got the Double-A assignment because “I think Joe’s a little bit further along, so we pushed him up. And we want to keep close eyes on Stras, being that he’s going to be a little closer.”
Strasburg is recovering from thoracic outlet syndrome surgery and has pitched a total of 26 2/3 innings since the start of the 2020 season. Ross hasn’t pitched in a major league game since Aug. 10 because of a partially torn elbow ligament.
UP NEXT
Nationals: Begin a seven-game homestand Monday in the opener of a three-game series with Los Angeles. Scheduled starters are RHP Joan Adon (1-7, 6-38 ERA) for the Nationals and LHP Tyler Anderson (4-0, 4.04) for the Dodgers.
Brewers: Open a season-long 11-game trip Monday at San Diego. RHP Adrian Houser (3-4, 3.22) will start for the Brewers.
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WFO BINGHAMTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, May 22, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
501 PM EDT Sun May 22 2022
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL DELAWARE COUNTY
IS CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. However gusty winds and
heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
central New York.
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern
Delaware and north central Sullivan Counties through 530 PM EDT...
At 503 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Downsville, or 15 miles southeast of Walton, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Rockland, Margaretville, Fleischmanns, Arkville, Downsville, Corbett,
Roscoe, Dunraven, Russell Brook Campsite and Wolf Hollow.
This includes the following highway exits...
Interstate 86/Route 17 near 94.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
LAT...LON 4215 7450 4215 7453 4212 7456 4202 7478
4196 7465 4192 7491 4209 7507 4224 7452
4220 7453 4217 7446
TIME...MOT...LOC 2103Z 257DEG 31KT 4204 7489
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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Family Forced to Scale Back Hunt for Missing Daughter After People Blaming Parents Infiltrate Search Parties
Five months after a Texas toddler went missing, her parents are now facing harassment as they try to cope with their daughter’s abduction.
Lina Sardar Khil was 3 at the time of her disappearance on Dec. 20, according to KENS-TV.
San Antonio police say they continue to receive leads on the case, but for now, the girl’s parents have called off searches that used to enlist volunteers to hunt for the toddler.
Pam Allen, CEO of Eagles Flight Advocacy and Outreach, initially helped the parents organize vigils and searches.
‘JUST SO HARD’: Lina Sardar Khil was abducted in December when she was 3 years old, according to police. https://t.co/i4wwzjb5a6 pic.twitter.com/fjyHdtyVXp
— Fox News (@FoxNews) May 22, 2022
“We have people that are stalking us that go on these searches, that film us, take pictures of us and come up with different stories,” Allen said regarding the cease in searches, according to Fox News. “We just don’t want to do those types of searches anymore.”
Riaz and Zarmeena Sardar Khil are expecting another child and have pulled back from public view. Allen said not only has the family been harassed, but they have been threatened, according to KENS-TV.
Allen explained that “keyboard warriors” are claiming the parents are responsible, saying “Things [are] directed at them because they’re Afghani and because they’re Muslim. That’s harsh.”
“[Riaz] assisted our military forces when we were [in Afghanistan] … We brought him over here to make sure his family is safe. Then this happens,” she said.
Heart breaking!
We cry the same tears and bleed the same red blood, anyone who has a child kidnapped is dying inside everyday!Family of missing Lina Sadar Khil, 3, being stalked and harassed with conspiracy theories: reporthttps://t.co/cxccEqASER
— Debbie Aldrich 🇺🇸 (@DebbieAAldrich) May 22, 2022
Project Absentis, which helps with cases of abduction, is stepping up, Abel Pena, private investigator for Project Absentis, said.
“We’re doing everything pro-bono,” Pena said. “We might generate additional leads and be able to get other people to be able to talk to us that don’t feel comfortable talking to law enforcement.”
Pena said the group is trying to compile a timeline that extends before the girl’s disappearance.
“We’re not just looking at the day of, but we’re trying to go back a couple of days at least and see what anomalies were out there, perhaps in the neighborhood,” Pena said. “Maybe people in the area that people didn’t recognize as being from the area.”
Five months after Lina Khil’s disappearance, police continue their efforts to locate the missing child. https://t.co/bBVHbWqS2F
— KAMR Local 4 News (@KAMRLocal4News) May 20, 2022
Pena said it’s unclear whether the girl remains alive.
“It’s really difficult to say. I want to lean towards being optimistic and lean towards her being alive,” Pena said.
Police have said the case is still a missing persons case because no evidence has shown that the girl was abducted.
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Which gift for 3-year-olds is best?
It can be challenging to shop for an excellent gift for a 3-year-old these days. With so many TV shows, characters, apps and games out there, choosing one can be daunting. Who is their favorite character lately? What do they like to play? Which toys will allow your 3-year-old to build their brain?
With its 3 Smart Stages learning levels, the Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Ultimate Learning Bot is a great toy to encourage both play and education.
Choosing an age-appropriate gift for a 3-year-old
Three-year olds are full of wonder and excited to discover the world around them, but they can get frustrated if a challenge is too difficult. Here are some of the things that you’ll need to think about as you pick out an age-appropriate gift for them.
Movement
At the age of 3, kids are learning to use their bodies to interact with the world around them. Some of the skills that are helpful to work on include:
- Holding small items like with their index fingers and thumb, like puzzle pieces or crayons
- Jumping with both feet together from one place to the next
- Balancing in one place or while walking
- Alternating feet while going up steps
- Catching and throwing balls and other soft items to improve hand-eye coordination
Classification
Three-year-olds love to sort items into categories. With this in mind, gifts that can encourage sorting skills focus on:
- An array of colors
- Various sizes
- Common shapes
Feel free to think outside of the box when it comes to gifts. A set of toy cars can easily be used to compare colors, shapes and weights, while also providing great motor skills!
Imagination
When you want to encourage creativity and play, it’s easy to find gifts for 3-year-olds. At this age, kids are learning how to tell stories. Lean into this developmental milestone with a fun gift that encourages dramatic play, arts and crafts, singing silly songs and working together in creative ways.
Things to avoid
While it can be a lot of fun to teach kids new skills, 3-year-olds can get frustrated when their toys, games and activities have a lot of rules to follow.
Make sure to keep things simple and avoid toys that require a lot of physical strength, precision or steps that have to be followed in a specific order.
By age 3, children are able to interact with the world around them in new and exciting ways. It’s the perfect time to find fun gifts to encourage learning, movement, and cooperation with others.
Best interactive gifts for 3-year-olds
Making playtime a learning experience enhances a child’s mind and imagination while keeping them entertained. Interactive gifts allow for a great, entertaining learning environment.
Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Ultimate Learning Bot
This brightly colored robot changes and “grows” with children and is appropriate for kids between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. Kids can build the robot and listen to it sing over 100 songs, phrases and sounds.
CoComelon official interactive JJ doll
CoComelon is all the rage with young children right now, and it’s easy to see why. This interactive doll comes with a bowl of peas and a spoon for kids to feed him. He talks and “eats” the peas, sings songs and giggles, too.
Sold by Amazon
Best ride-on toys for 3-year-olds
Kids love movement, and when they can produce movement on their own, the fun increases to an all-new level. Just get ready to get some exercise as you try to keep up!
This little electric car powered by a rechargeable battery is easily controllable by kids with a simple joystick. It will even spin a full 360 degrees and can go a max speed of 1-2 mph.
Sold by Wayfair
Sakar self-balancing kick scooter
This self-balancing scooter has a foot-activated brake, an extra-wide deck and a three-wheel platform for safety and stability. Shoppers can choose from various designs, including those featuring a unicorn, a dragon, a dinosaur, a fire truck, a dump truck or a cat!
Sold by Amazon
Best bath and bedtime gifts for 3-year-olds
Some kids are afraid of the dark, and some children don’t like taking baths. Make bath time and bedtime fun and engaging with these gifts for 3-year-olds.
Snuggle Monster Hide & Seek storybook and sleep aide
This adorable little plush comes with a bedtime book that will help make bedtime a fun time. The monster is part of the bedtime hide and seek game and is also a bed buddy to help ease fears of the dark.
Sold by Bed Bath & Beyond
Color the Ocean Color Magic bath book
This adorable little novelty book is made just for bath time. Colors appear throughout the pages as they are submerged underwater, bringing fun right into the bathtub.
Sold by Amazon
Best play set gifts for 3-year-olds
Play sets take children to other worlds and other places, expanding their imaginations in adventurous and fun ways.
Fisher-Price Little People Launch & Loop Raceway
Perfect for children up to age 5, this colorful vehicle play set features several different tracks, a crash zone, sounds and lights. The set also comes with two Wheelies vehicles, and additional vehicles are available separately for purchase.
Sold by Amazon
Miscellaneous gifts for 3-year-olds
JoJo Siwa Bluetooth karaoke machine
This fun interactive karaoke machine is brightly colored and has a working microphone. It uses a USB port and Bluetooth power, and users can expand the content and get more songs for little singers to sing to with unlimited audio.
Sold by Amazon
Step2 Rain Showers Splash Pond water table
This water table toy encourages young children to develop their sensory and fine motor skills while having fun for hours splashing around. It features ramps, buckets and mazelike spinners that are activated by the water.
Sold by Bed Bath & Beyond and Amazon
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According to the Laurens County Sheriff's Office, an officer-involved shooting on Saturday night around 8pm resulted in a fatality on Old Stable Lane in Laurens.
The Laurens County Coroner's Office identified the victim as 26-year-old Kalah Shannon Gary.
SLED is investigating the shooting.
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Cordero hits slam in 10th, surging Red Sox sweep Mariners
By KEN POWTAK
Associated Press
BOSTON (AP) — Franchy Cordero hit a grand slam with two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning, lifting the surging Boston Red Sox to an 8-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners. Trevor Story continued his recent power surge with his fifth homer over the Green Monster in four days and Christian Arroyo added a solo shot for Boston, which posted its season-high fifth straight victory and completed a four-game sweep over Seattle. Adam Frazier had a go-ahead single in the 10th inning for Seattle after Eugenio Suárez’s homer tied it with two outs in the ninth. Frazier also had a two-run homer for the Mariners, who have lost six of seven and 19 of 25. | https://kion546.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/22/cordero-hits-slam-in-10th-surging-red-sox-sweep-mariners/ | 2022-05-22T22:41:16Z | https://kion546.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/22/cordero-hits-slam-in-10th-surging-red-sox-sweep-mariners/ | true | null |
Marriyum does not rule out military’s deployment to deal with PTI march
Federal Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb on Sunday said the government will use every constitutional means to stop the PTI’s ‘bloody’ long march and to protect people in Islamabad.
She did not rule out the possibility of deploying the army and said a final decision would be made after consultation.
Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shahbaz Sharif, meanwhile, has summoned a meeting on the law and order situation in the province as authorities prepare to deal with PTI’s plan to hold protests in several cities.
PTI Chief Imran Khan Sunday urged his supporters to meet him in Islamabad on May 25 for the grand protest march. Shortly after his announcement, Fawad Chaudhry tweeted that on May 25 the PTI would not hold the larger protest in Islamabad but would also hold protests in several other cities. He named Karachi, Quetta, Hyderabad, Sukkur, and Larkana in his tweet.
PML-N leaders have indicated that they were ready to counter the PTI plans with Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah saying — before Imran Khan spoke — that he could block the protest march.
Marriyum Aurangzeb
After Imran Khan’s announcement of the May 25 date for the march, Marriyum Aurangzeb said that the PTI was planning to launch a ‘bloodied’ movement and that the government would protect the citizens as Imran Khan was planning to spread anarchy in the country.
Speaking to SAMAA TV, she said the government would hold discussions with the coalition partners on how to deal with the long march.
She said the elections will happen only when the government wants it as it possesses the constitutional right to do so.
The information minister said that PTI should forget that it would be allowed to take out a march.
She said the ‘bloody’ march is not an expression neither it is a democratic right nor a protest. The minister said that it is a mob that is coming to Islamabad for hooliganism and causing unrest.
She questioned, “Why didn’t Imran Khan dissolve the assembly when he was the prime minister?” Aurangzeb said that Imran Khan talks filth against the institutions and labeled him an ‘undemocratic’ person.
Responding to a question if the government will opt for the deployment of the army or other paramilitary forces in Islamabad, she said they would consult on it and the interior ministry and government possess the authority.
‘No march could force elections’
PML-N leader Talal Chaudhry was the first to respond to Khan’s presser and said there would be no elections as a result of any short or long march but with the decision of the coalition partners.
He said PML-N also wants to hold elections in the country but it would not be blackmailed through such measures.
Chaudhry claimed PTI would achieve nothing from the elections after what it had done with the economy during its 3.5 years of rule.
Hamza Shehbaz summons meeting on law and order
Shortly after revelation of the long march date by PTI Chairman Imran Khan, Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shahbaz on Sunday summoned a meeting regarding law and order situation in the province.
The meeting will be attended by Punjab Police Inspector General (IG) and other officials.
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St John Ambulance volunteer received high honour
Jannali volunteer Eric Tam was honoured at Government House this month for his dedication and contributions to the community.
He was there for the St John Ambulance NSW Investiture Ceremony on May 20, presented with an award by Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley.
It was part of National Volunteer Week.
St John Ambulance NSW has more than 3000 volunteers who contribute about 300,000 hours to their communities each year.
This year, the theme was 'Better Together', acknowledging that volunteering brings people together and changes communities for the better.
In 2021, St John Ambulance NSW volunteers were deployed to support frontline COVID-19 efforts throughout the pandemic. They helped at quarantine clinics, airport temperature testing, and played a critical role in the vaccination roll-out.
Most recently, they were stationed in the state's far north region to assist with the flood crisis, working at evacuation centres and providing medical and psychological first aid.
Mr Tam has been volunteering with St John Ambulance NSW for more than 22 years. He received the The Order of St John Award, in recognition of going above and beyond to dedicate his time, effort and expertise to helping others.
Membership within The Order of St John is an honour sanctioned by the Governor-General on behalf of The Order's Sovereign Head, Queen Elizabeth II.
"I first joined St John Ambulance NSW 25 years ago as a means to give back to the country that has given me so much since I first immigrated to Australia," he said.
"I love that volunteering has given the opportunity to give back to my community, learn new skills and form strong friendships. My time volunteering with St John has allowed me to branch out into many different areas such as leadership, emergency management, operational planning, communications and more advanced first aid skills."
Run by the Centre of Volunteering, the awards are open to nominations in eight categories including young, adult, senior, club, employee, team and leader of the year.
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BOSTON — Franchy Cordero hit a grand slam with two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning, lifting the surging Boston Red Sox to an 8-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday.
Trevor Story continued his recent power surge with his fifth homer over the Green Monster in four days and Christian Arroyo added a solo shot for Boston, which posted its season-high fifth straight victory and completed a four-game sweep over Seattle.
"Did you see how I reacted? I was going nuts," Arroyo said, wearing a Celtics' Jayson Tatum jersey. "We've got that feel, kind of how it was last year. We were winning games late, a reliever would come in and we'd be down by three, it doesn't matter. We were always battling back."
Boston posted its first win in extra innings after losing its first six tries.
The Red Sox trailed 4-3 when pinch-hitter Christian Vázquez singled against Andrés Muñoz (1-2) in the 10th, advancing automatic runner Bobby Dalbec. After Kiké Hernández hit a tying single, Vázquez was thrown out at the plate by right fielder Dylan Moore on Rafael Devers' single, a play upheld by review.
Following an intentional walk and Story's flyout, Cordero won it with his drive to right on 0-2 pitch. Seattle left fielder Jesse Winker and center fielder Julio Rodríguez stood out on the field in disbelief for a while before slowly walking off as the Red Sox celebrated at home plate, spilling over toward their dugout.
"I was looking for a pitch up in the zone," said Cordero, wearing a Celtics' Marcus Smart jersey, through a translator. "He hung that slider and I was able to hit it well. ... Super excited to see the boys jumping around."
Adam Frazier had a go-ahead single in the 10th inning for Seattle after Eugenio Suárez's homer tied it with two outs in the ninth.
Frazier also had a two-run homer for the Mariners, who have lost six of seven and 19 of 25.
"It's continuing to focus on getting better, and we've had some adversity early in the season, more than we had really bargained for," Seattle manager Scott Servais said. "That's just the way it goes. You've got to figure out a way to fight through it. 'What can I do to help the team win today?' We need everybody to chip in. It's not just one guy."
With thunder and lightning off to the first base side, Frazier lined an RBI single to center against Jake Diekman (1-0), who earned the victory.
Suárez homered into the Monster seats against Hansel Robles.
The Red Sox nearly wasted a solid outing from Nathan Eovaldi, who rebounded from a historically bad outing by striking out 11 while allowing two runs and four hits over 6 2/3 innings.
"I got back to the basics for me," Eovaldi said. "Sticking the heaters down and away, but making sure I was getting them down in the zone. ... I felt like I did a better job of really commanding the zone."
He became just the third pitcher in MLB history to get tagged for five homers in an inning during a loss to Houston last Tuesday, joining Toronto's Chase Anderson (Sept. 17, 2020, vs. Yankees) and Milwaukee's Michael Blazek (July 28, 2017, vs. Nationals).
Story lined a 94 mph fastball off Logan Gilbert that barely cleared the top of the 37-foot Monster in the sixth, landing in the first row to make it 3-2.
Story finished the series with the five homers and 13 RBIs, going deep three times in the opener and hitting a grand slam on Friday.
Gilbert gave up three runs and five hits in seven innings.
Frazier hit a flyball that hooked around the Pesky Pole.
Inserted into the lineup when J.D. Martinez was a late scratch with back spasms, Arroyo hit the first pitch off a billboard above the Monster seats in the second.
TRAINER'S ROOM
Mariners: Placed 2B Abraham Toro on the 15-day injured list with a sprained left shoulder he suffered hitting the ground after colliding with right fielder Adam Frazier in Saturday's loss. They were chasing a pop in shallow right that Toro caught. ... Gilbert was hit on the back of the right leg by Kevin Plawecki's grounder for a single but didn't need a visit from the trainer.
Red Sox: OF Alex Verdugo was out after leaving Saturday's game with flu-like symptoms, but manager Alex Cora said he tested negative for COVID-19.
COOLER THOUGHTS
With temperatures unseasonably in the 90s, the Fenway Park organist had a sense of humor before the first pitch, playing 'Let it Snow!' and a few songs later adding 'I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas.'
TEMPER, TEMPER
Winker struck out swinging to end the fourth and flung his bat to the ground in disgust.
UP NEXT
Mariners: Open a six-game homestand Monday against Oakland. LHP Marco Gonzales (2-4, 3.08 ERA) is scheduled to start.
Red Sox: Off Monday before beginning a three-game series in Chicago against the White Sox Tuesday. RHP Nick Pivetta (2-4, 4.22) is slated to start for Boston.
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NEW YORK — Mika Zibanejad had a goal and an assist, Igor Shesterkin stopped 43 shots, and the New York Rangers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1 Sunday in Game 3 of their second-round playoff series.
Chris Kreider and Tyler Motte also scored as the Rangers cut their deficit to 2-1 in the best-of-seven matchup. Game 4 is Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden.
It was just the Rangers' second win against Carolina in the teams' last 10 meetings, dating to the qualifying round of the 2020 playoffs in the bubble in Toronto. The Hurricanes swept that series in three games and won three of four in the regular season.
Nino Niederreiter scored for Carolina, and Antti Raanta finished with 30 saves. The Hurricanes dropped to 0-4 on the road this postseason to go along with their 6-0 home mark.
Shesterkin had 17 saves in the first period, 17 in the second and nine in the third.
The Rangers had a 2-on-1 breakaway 5 1/2 minutes into the third period, but Ryan Reaves' shot from the right side was stopped by Raanta. Motte, who started raising his arms in anticipation of a goal, couldn't corral the rebound.
Raanta then made a stellar save to deny Kaapo Kakko's attempt from the right side three minutes later to keep it a one-goal game.
The Hurricanes pulled Raanta for an extra skater with 2 1/2 minutes to go. Less than 30 seconds later, Kreider missed a chance at the empty net, but Motte sealed it with a backhander from the defensive zone with 1:23 remaining.
Kreider pushed the Rangers' lead to 2-0 as he got the puck from Zibanejad behind the Hurricanes' net, brought it around to Raanta's right, and fired a shot past the goalie top shelf from the left circle at 5:55 of the second. It was Kreider's sixth of the postseason.
Niederreiter got the Hurricanes on the scoreboard 8:18 into the second as he brought the puck up the right side and put a backhander past Shesterkin for his fourth of the playoffs.
Carolina outshot New York 17-13 in the first period and had the better chances early with a 12-3 edge over the first 10 minutes of the game. However, the Hurricanes couldn't get anything past Shesterkin.
Zibanejad opened the scoring with the Rangers' first power-play goal of the series. He got a pass from Artemi Panarin and fired a shot from the left circle past Raanta with 8:06 left in the first for his fourth of the postseason. It was New York's first goal since early in the first period of Game 1.
The Rangers, who were shut out in Game 2, came in 0 for 5 on the power play against the Hurricanes.
SHUFFLING LINES
Looking for a spark, Rangers coach Gerard Gallant shuffled lines to start the game. Andrew Copp opened centering a line with Kakko and Frank Vatrano. The second line in was Filip Chytil centering Kreider and Zibanejad. Panarin centered a line with Alexis Lafreniere and Ryan Strome. The fourth line was Kevin Rooney, Motte and Reaves.
Gallant went back to the team's usual lines to start the third period.
CLIMBING
Kreider's goal gave him 47 career postseason points, tying Ron Duguay for ninth place in franchise history.
SNAPPED
Carolina's Teuvo Teravainen snapped a three-game point streak in which he had a goal and three assists.
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Eligible citizens should receive this money in June
Thousands of people in the United States are set to receive an 850 dollar stimulus check in June, but there are some requirements that need to be met in order to have the money sent to you.
This is not a nation-wide stimulus check, unlike those that were sent at the height of the pandemic, but rather this comes as a result of a budget surplus in one state.
When it comes to qualifying for the 850 dollar checks, you need to be a full-time resident of Maine and filed a state tax return by October 31, 2022. You will not be able to get this money if you are being claimed as a dependent on the tax return of someone else.
What’s more, your adjusted gross income has to be below 100,000 dollars if you are filing as an individual, 150,000 dollars if you are filing as the head of household, and 200,000 dollars if you are filing as a married couple.
The reason why these 850 dollar checks have become available is due to a 1.2 billion dollar budget surplus in the state of Maine, with this coming as a result of rising income tax revenue and federal funds from the COVID-19 pandemic.
It is not a case of one stimulus check for one household too, as households with more than one eligible recipient will be able to get multiple checks. For example, if two adults qualify in one household, two 850 dollar checks – for a combined value of 1,700 dollars – would be sent out.
Although some low-income earners and Social Security recipients do not file a tax return, it is recommended that they file a tax return before October 31, 2022, in order to become eligible to receive this money.
The 850 dollar stimulus checks will not go out as direct deposit payments, as they will instead be sent using paper checks.
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Family Forced to Scale Back Hunt for Missing Daughter After People Blaming Parents Infiltrate Search Parties
Five months after a Texas toddler went missing, her parents are now facing harassment as they try to cope with their daughter’s abduction.
Lina Sardar Khil was 3 at the time of her disappearance on Dec. 20, according to KENS-TV.
San Antonio police say they continue to receive leads on the case, but for now, the girl’s parents have called off searches that used to enlist volunteers to hunt for the toddler.
Pam Allen, CEO of Eagles Flight Advocacy and Outreach, initially helped the parents organize vigils and searches.
‘JUST SO HARD’: Lina Sardar Khil was abducted in December when she was 3 years old, according to police. https://t.co/i4wwzjb5a6 pic.twitter.com/fjyHdtyVXp
— Fox News (@FoxNews) May 22, 2022
“We have people that are stalking us that go on these searches, that film us, take pictures of us and come up with different stories,” Allen said regarding the cease in searches, according to Fox News. “We just don’t want to do those types of searches anymore.”
Riaz and Zarmeena Sardar Khil are expecting another child and have pulled back from public view. Allen said not only has the family been harassed, but they have been threatened, according to KENS-TV.
Allen explained that “keyboard warriors” are claiming the parents are responsible, saying “Things [are] directed at them because they’re Afghani and because they’re Muslim. That’s harsh.”
“[Riaz] assisted our military forces when we were [in Afghanistan] … We brought him over here to make sure his family is safe. Then this happens,” she said.
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We cry the same tears and bleed the same red blood, anyone who has a child kidnapped is dying inside everyday!Family of missing Lina Sadar Khil, 3, being stalked and harassed with conspiracy theories: reporthttps://t.co/cxccEqASER
— Debbie Aldrich 🇺🇸 (@DebbieAAldrich) May 22, 2022
Project Absentis, which helps with cases of abduction, is stepping up, Abel Pena, private investigator for Project Absentis, said.
“We’re doing everything pro-bono,” Pena said. “We might generate additional leads and be able to get other people to be able to talk to us that don’t feel comfortable talking to law enforcement.”
Pena said the group is trying to compile a timeline that extends before the girl’s disappearance.
“We’re not just looking at the day of, but we’re trying to go back a couple of days at least and see what anomalies were out there, perhaps in the neighborhood,” Pena said. “Maybe people in the area that people didn’t recognize as being from the area.”
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Pena said it’s unclear whether the girl remains alive.
“It’s really difficult to say. I want to lean towards being optimistic and lean towards her being alive,” Pena said.
Police have said the case is still a missing persons case because no evidence has shown that the girl was abducted.
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WFO ALBANY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, May 22, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
The National Weather Service in Albany has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Ulster County in east central New York...
Southern Dutchess County in east central New York...
* Until 730 PM EDT.
* At 637 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Modena, or
near Walden, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Poughkeepsie, Beacon, New Paltz, Pawling, Wallkill, Plattekill,
Pleasant Valley, Wappingers Falls, Amenia, Highland, Fishkill,
Millbrook, Modena, Fairview, Hopewell Junction, Marlboro, Red Oaks
Mill, Myers Corner, Wingdale and Dover Plains.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Please report hail size...damaging winds and reports of trees down to
the National Weather Service by email at Alb.Stormreport@noaa.gov...
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GAME ESSENTIALS: Warriors (53-29) vs. Mavericks (52-30), at 6 p.m. (PT). TV: TNT
ODDS: Warriors -6.5. OVER/UNDER: 214.
PLAYOFF SERIES: Warriors lead 2-0. LAST PLAYOFF MEETING: Warriors won 2007 first-round series 4-2.
The Warriors took care of business on their home court to open the Western Conference finals. And now, they can seemingly lock the series up in Dallas on Sunday night.
Golden State will seek to take a 3-0 series lead, which no team has overcome to win a playoff series in the history of the NBA. And the trio of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green have won a road game in every postseason series they’ve ever played in — even going all the way back to their first run in 2013, before Steve Kerr was coach.
But the player perhaps making the most outsized impact on this series so far isn’t any of those three, or even Mavericks superstar Luka Dončić. It’s Warriors center Kevon Looney, who posted back-to-back career nights in Games 1 and 2 to help Golden State win each game. Looney’s Game 2 included a career playoff high 21 points and 12 rebounds, to pick up his second career postseason double-double.
It was rather vital of Looney, too, as Green played one of his worst games in the postseason … ever, only tallying six points, six rebounds and five assists in 28 minutes before fouling out (and nearly getting ejected earlier in the game). Looney’s fellow Milwaukeean, Jordan Poole, added 23 points off the bench. That Curry guy was pretty good, too, scoring 32 points and making six 3-pointers.
Dallas exploded from behind the 3-point line in the first half, making 15-of-27 shots from deep to lead them to 72 points at halftime. But the Mavericks cooled off in the second half, only making six 3-pointers as the offense was held to just 13 points in the third. Dončić finished the night with 42 points, Jalen Brunson added 31 and Reggie Bullock 21, but they need others — notably, Spencer Dinwiddie — to step up.
How does the location and venue change affect the energy of the series? What kind of game do we see out of Green after his poor effort in Game 2? And can the Mavericks defend their home court, or do the Warriors add another road win to their resume and effectively wrap the series up?
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Vanderhoof will hold the first Pride walk in the community’s history at Riverside Park in the afternoon on June 25. Pride walk organizer Kjerstina Larsen said the event is about “celebrating and embracing the idea that we are all equal.”
Larsen has been preparing for the event since last summer and hopes to have stations set up with face-painting, rock painting, beading, coloring, a reading corner and photo station.
“It’s kind of a free-for-all. I’m going to encourage people to dress up rainbow. If they don’t have stuff I have purchased over 30 flags… Hopefully with that and everyone’s existing rainbow stuff there will be enough,” Larsen said.
“The spirit I’m hoping to go for is mostly just to draw out a lot of allies… So they have the opportunity to show up and support.”
Larsen said there has been some controversy around LGBTQ2+ issues in Vanderhoof with some in the community not feeling safe to express their identities openly.
Vanderhoof Mayor Gerry Thiessen said he’s planning to attend and that the district council fully endorses Pride.
“What I’m hearing from council is that we want to show that not only are we an inclusive community but that we value each and every citizen in our community,” Thiessen said.
“We want to make sure that they feel very much part of our community. It’s a time for us to really show who we are as a town and how we care about those around us.”
Initially the plan was for a Pride-themed photo shoot but when restrictions lifted Larsen began planning more activities.
“All of a sudden I had a really great response from the community and so it turned into an event.”
Larsen said since it’s their first Pride event it’s going to be small but could grow into something bigger going forward. Possibly a full-on Pride parade. The hope is that having a Pride event will open the doors to more tolerance in a community that has taken more time to “catch up.”
“I would like for there to be less hate and more love. There’s a lot of misconceptions and I think that just causes a lot of fear for people — and they’re scared of being different,” Larsen said. “I would just like to see the community more united.”
Vendors that would like to create and sell any Pride and rainbow merchandise during the activities are invited to get in touch and set up a booth.
READ MORE: Vanderhoof moves to install surveillance cameras at rainbow crosswalk
READ MORE: B.C. youth work to clean up burnout left on another rainbow crosswalk
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Sunday PM Forecast: Many more hot and humid days in the forecast
Afternoon showers are beginning to pop up around the area.
THE FORECAST
Tonight & Tomorrow: Today we stayed on the drier side but more showers will be rolling in in the evening hours. Not everyone will see a shower and if you do it is nothing that will ruin any evening plans. Overnight we will be cooling off to the low 70s. We have a lot of cloud cover in the area that is locking in our temperatures. Monday morning muggies will be present. Temperatures will warm up into the mid-80s. Sunshine is expected for most of the day. Some afternoon showers are possible. Not a total washout.
Up Next: More rain less heat. Temperatures throughout the week stay pretty mild in the mid-80s. We will be seeing lots of cloud cover throughout the area and this will help keep our temperatures down. As we go throughout the week summertime like pop up showers are expected in the afternoon hours. If we see a break in the cloud cover temperatures could pick up into the high 80s. By the time we get to the end of the week, our rainy trend comes to an end. We start to see sunny skies for our Memorial Day weekend. Temperatures will be sneaking back into the 90s by the weekend.
Tropics Update: The National Hurricane Center had identified an area of potential development just south of the Alabama/ Florida border. This system has a 10% chance of developing over the next 48 hours and next 5 days. This system will not be impacting the Baton Rouge area.
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Closing the Loop: Integration Strategies for Marketing and Sales
It’s Business 101: Marketing and Sales are the two forces that drive business; whether it’s a small one-person operation or a global corporation, these are the two distinct channels of reaching customer and prospects. Or at least that’s the traditional thinking…
The problem is that this traditional approach creates a rift between two forces that should be working together. Sales often thrives on relationships that may or may not be beneficial to the companies overall growth goals. Marketing, on the other hand, may be producing leads but doing very little to close sales faster or help enhance already existing relationships. Integrating the tactics of these two traditionally separate elements into an Integrated Initiative can grow your share in the markets you need to grow in and close sales faster.
The good news is that creating an Integrated Initiative can be done from almost any level of an organization and in tandem with strategic partners such as design partners, advertising channels, and lead tracking mechanisms. In closing the loop between sales and marketing, there are some key strategies that help make the transition successfully.
Recipe for Better ROI
An Integrated Initiative redefines ROI by applying marketing and sales tactics together in a coordinated effort to reach goals in specific markets. Here’s an example:
Let’s say your company has a new product release next quarter and an ad has been created for the launch. A traditional definition of ROI compares the cost of creating and placing the ad to the sales generated. If you sold more than it cost – you had a good ROI. This is an important benchmark, but let’s look how an Integrated Initiative redefines it.
In our hypothetical Integrated Initiative, the ad doesn’t just sit passively in a magazine. It becomes part of the sales cycle. Reprints of the ad are used in direct mail pieces personalized from each member of the sales force to prospects in their territories. A press release previews the product in a wider range of trade media. That press release is sent to current customers in a preview email offering them special pricing or incentives. A unique URL is created incorporating the advertisement and the press release. Customer testimonials for related products can also be posted on the site. Downloads from the site can be tracked and again fed to sales. All of these materials are also provided to the sales force for leave-behinds and tradeshow handouts. Powerpoint slides also would be created to drop into presentations.
In other words, an Integrated Initiative is a coordinated push to garner more leads, continue ongoing relationships, close sales faster, and increase sales volume in the right markets. ROI is measured not just in how well the ad worked for you, but how well you worked the ad message through every possible channel of communication with your customers and prospects.
One of my clients recently told me that, through conversations with salespeople, he learned customers often refer favorably to a customer story that appeared in a trade publication. That’s a rare compliment in this business and I’ll take it — but not without asking: “How many of your salespeople are talking favorably to your customers about that article? Are they using reprints to build relationships? Can they mail out reprints to hot prospects to help close sales?” My client simply was looking at the quantified results – customers liked the article. He wasn’t considering that his sales force might be able to add to the momentum of this positive feedback. (By the way, we did use the article and an ad in a very successful direct mail campaign that garnered significant sales within days.)
Reaching thousands in an ad is very important, but ultimately it’s a single handshake that closes a sale. Integrating advertising, marketing, and PR into the sales culture of your company backs them up both in decade-long relationships as well as initial cold calls. If a marketing message can be part of the process throughout that entire sales/marketing spectrum, increased sales will follow.
Diversify Your Toolbox
Diversity is key to an Integrated Initiative. After all, if you’re going to integrate the tools you’re using, diversifying those tools will simply give you more to work with and more opportunities to succeed.
Take advantage of new technologies to expand the tools at your disposal. For instance, you might be able to negotiate a print ad program that provides you with pdf’s of all ads and news that appears in a publication. The material cost is little or nothing for the magazine, and it provides the sales force with an easily emailed piece to customers and prospects.
Another example is packaging editorial consultation with an advertising program. Advertising in a special issue focusing on a key market could warrant a conference between sales, marketing, and magazine editorial staff to preview the issue and offer perspectives on that market. A direct mail piece to a select list of readers/customers for that issue with a letter from regional sales personnel further concentrates efforts to target markets and helps boost the advertising impact.
In this case, advertising, public relations, direct mail and sales are all part of a loop that will ultimately reach prospects from several different angles. This in turn draws in leads and tightens sales cycles.
While these tools are not necessarily free, they are comparatively inexpensive. More importantly, they add significant value to elements that are already in place such as advertising and PR. Diversifying tactics is simply realizing the full value of core markets and sales tools that already exist.
Repetition Isn’t Always Bad
Repetition is known to be a highly effective means of communication. It’s how we learn as children and it’s how we remember as adults. An integrated marketing program ensures that your message is penetrating markets with repetition. If you have a customer testimonial program, for instance, reference those customers in press releases, trade show literature, your web site, industry speeches, annual reports, and ads. Even incorporate them as talking points in sales pitches and presentations.
Repetition such as this ensures that your message to market gains traction at every contact with customers and potential customers. Often, this is a simple, easily implemented element that can serve as a good first step to integrating a marketing program.
Close the Loop – Close Sales
Putting together an Integrated Initiative that intelligently closes the loop between marketing and sales harnesses the power of each and delivers results greater than the sum of its parts. More importantly, it refocuses the attention on the larger goal of strategic growth. Careful planning and execution are necessary (no one said it was easy to have each piece of an organization rethink its role) but the rewards can be an overall sales/marketing organization focused on the same set of priorities at the same time. In other words, by closing the loop, closes sales. And that’s good for everyone.
About ABI
Founded in 1980, ABI, Inc. specializes exclusively in business-to-business marketing public relations. ABI provides global market support services to companies in diverse industrial and technology market segments. Offices in New York, London, and Singapore provide rapid response to business and publicity opportunities for clients.
For more information on ABI please call James Krouse, Director ABI Europe at +44 207 031 4411 or visit http://www.abipr.com/
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Comparison of Document Files With Extensions DOC and XLS
The most commonly used applications of Microsoft Office are Word and Excel. Word is a word processing tool used for writing documents such as essays or letters where text formatting is necessary to supply a printable document which can be read easily. On the other hand, Excel is a spreadsheet application where you can input data in tables in a pattern of your choice. You can decide or calculate how the information in the table is to be related to each other. You can even create graphs there to visually represent the specific relationship.
These applications can make printable documents, so it is possible to simulate a function of the other to an extent. It is possible to insert tables in Word document (DOC file) or write paragraphs in a single cell in Excel sheet (XLS files). However, each application has its own strength which makes them more suitable for certain tasks. The options of formatting font, paragraphs and pages make Word (DOC) simple for creating documents which are conversational. It is difficult to achieve it in Excel (XLS). One feature of Excel that most users find extremely useful is its capability to compute and analyze formulae and the conditional statements. This ability lets users create pre formatted documents which need only certain data and the rest is derived. It is as easy as a sum of all data entered, take their average, to more complex equations. The capability cannot be found in Word.
Although these applications were made to serve different purposes, it is quite common to see people using them in tandem for creating their papers. As required by circumstances, you might be required to make a table or write a letter or even a year-end report which includes combination of both applications.
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Factors To Consider While Appointing A PPC Company
Marketing your business online is not a marathon to run, it’s actually easy in today’s digital world. Many of the business owners are well aware of the term PPC. But, still, there are some folks out there who are foggy on this particular term.
Basically, PPC stands for pay-per-click, a simple and effective marketing tactic to bring in more and more traffic by marketing your business, but in a dissimilar manner. Here, you actually have to pay to achieve that top level in the list of search engines and relevant websites. To grow your business, you have to do everything and put in your blood and sweat to reach that goal. For that, you need to hire a professional PPC firm.
Are you in a dilemma whether to hire or not? That’s fine! You are not alone who would have been feeling the same. If marketing campaigns are properly operated, this method is highly profitable and effective. So, you have to be sure before deciding whom you are going to partner with.
Below are some of the questions that you should ask:
Are they qualified enough?
Whenever you are searching for someone to get hold of your PPC activities, make sure they have necessary qualifications regarding digital marketing. The minimum requirement of yours to even consider a company for hiring should be certification in particular field as each pay-per-click platform has its own certification.
Suppose, they are committing to bring traffic to your site using Google Ads, so the person working to do so should have Google Ads certification.
What is their way to communicate with their customers?
Communication becomes extremely crucial when you are dealing with any service providers. The company you choose should keep all the issues and process transparent and up-to-date with all the processes and campaigns. If you want to go through PPC reports, you can ask for them anytime as they are quite easy to create.
While talking to a company, you get to know how they treat their clients and customers. Make sure you note down how they help you in solving your queries.
How much they cost for their services?
For a businessman, the price is always the first priority as he/she has to be in the budget to meet the business needs. When planning to hire a pay-per-click company, ask for their prices. In PPC management, there are only two costs – price to manage your PPC account and cost for search engine PPC. Ask them for hidden cost, if they have any and how often they are going to charge you.
What all projects they have worked on in past?
A smart business owner seeks for partners who are well sound with kind of work he/she does. Well, it is quite difficult to figure out that how well a company works without seeing a live campaign. Ask for some sample projects they have worked on recently. You can also talk to their clients for suggestions.
There are many companies that claim to be the best and provide you with excellent services. However, many of them fall short of the mark. Before you hire a PPC company like this, make sure you get all the answers to your questions.
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Types of Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Customer relationship management (CRM) recognizes that customers are the core of a business and that a company’s success depends on effectively managing relationships with them. CRM focuses on building long-term and sustainable customer relationships that add value both for the costumer and the company.
CRM is business strategy to select and manage customers to optimize long-term value. CRM requires a customer-centric business philosophy and culture to support effective marketing, sales and services processes.
We distinguish among three major types of CRM activities:, analytical, and collaborative.
1. Operational CRM
Operational CRM is related to typical business functions involving customer services, order management, invoice/billing, and sales/marketing automation and management.
2. Analytical CRM
Analytical CRM involves activities that capture, store, extract, process, interpret, and report customer data to a user, who then analyzes them as needed.
3. Collaborative CRM
Collaborative CRM deals with all the necessary communication, coordination, and collaboration between vendors and customers.
Other classifications of CRM have been devised by the types of programs or by the services or product they offer.
The Evaluation Of CRM
In general, CRM is an approach recognizes that customers are the core of the business and that the company’s success depends on effectively managing relationships with them. It overlaps somewhat with the concept of relationship marketing, but not everything that could be called relationship marketing is in fact CRM. Customer relationship marketing is even broader, in that it includes a one-to-one relationship of customer and seller. To be a genuine one-to-one marketer, a company must be able and willing to change its behavior toward a specific costumer, based on what it knows about that customer. So, CRM is basically a simple idea: Treat different customers differently. It is based on the fact that no two customers are exactly the same.
Therefore, CRM involves much more than just sales and marketing, because a firm must be able to change how its products are configured or its service is delivered, based on the needs of individual customers. Smart companies have always encouraged the active participation of customers in the development of product, services, and solutions. For the most part, however, being customer-oriented has traditionally meant being oriented to the needs of the typical customer in the market- the average customer. In order to build enduring one-to-one relationships, a company must continuously interact with customers, individually. One reason so many firms are beginning to focus on CRM is that this kind of marketing can create high customer loyalty and, as a part of the process, help the firm’s profitability.
eCRM (electronic CRM)
CRM has been practiced manually by corporations for generations. However, since the mid-1990s. CRM has been enhanced by various types of information technologies. CRM technology is an evolutionary response to environmental changes, making use of new IT devices and tools. The term eCRM was coined in the mid- 1990s, when customers started using Web browsers, the Internet, and other electronic touch points (e-mail, POS terminal, call centers, and direct sales). The use of these technologies made customer service, as well as service to partners, much more effective and efficient than it was before the internet.
Through Internet technologies, data generated about customers can be easily fed into marketing, sales, and customer service applications and analysis. eCRM also includes online process applications such as segmentation and personalization. The success or failure of these efforts can now be measured and modified in real time, further elevating customer expectations. In a world connected by the Internet, eCRM has become a requirement for survival, not just a competitive advantage. eCRM covers a broad range of topics, tools, and methods, ranking from the proper design of digital products and services to pricing and loyalty programs.
This are three levels of eCRM:
1. Foundational services include the minimum necessary services such as Website responsiveness (e.g how quickly and accurately the service is provided ), site effectiveness, and order fulfillment.
2. Customer-centered services include order tracking, configuration and customization, and security/trust. These are the services that matter the most to customers.
3. Value-added services are extra services such as dynamic brokering, online auctions, and online training and education.
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WFO NEW YORK CITY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, May 22, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
The National Weather Service in Upton NY has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Central Fairfield County in southern Connecticut...
Northern Westchester County in southeastern New York...
Eastern Putnam County in southeastern New York...
* Until 830 PM EDT.
* At 734 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Mahopac,
moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vehicles is possible. Expect wind
damage to trees and power lines.
* This severe thunderstorm will be near...
Lake Carmel around 745 PM EDT.
Brewster around 750 PM EDT.
Ridgefield around 820 PM EDT.
Danbury and Newtown around 830 PM EDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
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DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Poker Lotto" game were:
QC-AS-3C-6C-7C
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DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Poker Lotto" game were:
QC-AS-3C-6C-7C
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Muncy’s error allows Phillies to rally past Dodgers
By KEVIN COONEY
Associated Press
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Max Muncy’s two-run fielding error in the 10th capped a wild late-inning sequence and allowed the Philadelphia Phillies to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 on Sunday.
With two outs and men on second and third in the 10th, Alec Bohm hit a little dribbler off Evan Phillips (1-2) to Muncy at second for what appeared to be the final out of the inning. But Muncy didn’t field it cleanly, dropping it and allowing the ball to roll a few feet behind him.
“I just didn’t give myself enough space knowing the ball was going to bounce a little higher on a dry field,” Muncy said. “The ball hopped up on me and I just didn’t make the play. I came charging in and stopped and didn’t give myself enough space knowing it was going to bounce higher.”
That sequence allowed Garrett Stubbs to score the tying run and Roman Quinn to bring in the winning run with a head first slide just ahead of the throw home.
“It was one of those in-the-moment decisions,” said Quinn, who had singled to keep the inning alive and advanced to second as Stubbs beat a Mookie Betts throw to third. “I peaked back and I saw that he had missed the ball. I’m looking and seeing it out of the corner of my eye, but then (third base coach Dusty Wathan) sent me home.”
“I knew there was going to be a play at the plate,” Muncy said. “Roman Quinn’s really fast. There was a couple of foul balls that he was already at third base by the time the ball was even getting into foul territory, so it’s just one of those things where you know, if it gets away from you, he’s not going to stop running. It took me too long to find the ball. I felt like I put a good throw on it, but just took too long.”
Stubbs had hit his first major league homer to get Philadelphia on the board in the sixth. The Phillies had tied the game with two outs in the ninth on Jean Segura’s single to left that scored Nick Castellanos, whose two-out double started the rally.
Corey Knebel (1-3) pitched an inning to get the win.
Trae Turner had three hits for the Dodgers – including a single that had given the Dodgers a 3-2 lead by scoring Betts. Turner now has a 14-game hitting streak – tying Paul Goldschmidt for the longest in the National League this season.
Mookie Betts and Edwin Rios hit solo home runs while Tony Gonsolin struck out seven and allowed only one walk and three hits in the no-decision.
“We just didn’t make a pitch here or make a play here,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. “Give us credit because we kept playing. Unfortunately, we came up short today.”
The Phillies received a strong outing from starting pitcher Zach Eflin, who struck out a career-high 12 while allowing four hits and walking two during his seven innings of work with a large number of curveballs in his arsenal.
Eflin’s only real hiccups came in back-to-back innings on a pair of hanging sinkers against the top of the Dodgers order. With two outs in the third, Betts generated his 10th homer of the year and his second in as many days with a blast into deep left-center. Then in the fourth, Rios sliced an opposite-field homer that just snuck over the wall in left field.
“It sets the tone for our road trip,” Eflin said. “It is important for us to take this on the road. We had some great defensive plays late in the game and getting the run in- that was the definition of a team win. We’re all pretty pumped here.”
TRAINERS ROOM
Phillies OF Mickey Moniak was scheduled to have a second rehab assignment start for Class A Clearwater on Sunday before getting transferred to Double A Reading to continue his ramp up following a broken right hand suffered at the end of spring training. When he returns, Moniak – the top pick in the 2016 Major League Baseball Draft- will likely end up as Philadelphia’s primary centerfield option. … SS Didi Gregorius was expected to fly with the club on its charter to continue the rehabilitation for his left knee sprain that has placed him on the injured list since May 5.
UP NEXT
Dodgers: Travel to Washington to begin a three game set against the Nationals on Monday. Tyler Anderson (4-0, 4.04 ERA) will start the opener against Nationals RHP Joan Adon (1-7, 6.38).
Phillies: Start a seven-game divisional road trip in Atlanta on Monday. Zack Wheeler (2-3, 3.49 ERA) will face LHP Tucker Davidson (1-0, 5.87) in the series opener.
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WFO NEW YORK CITY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, May 22, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
The National Weather Service in Upton NY has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Central Fairfield County in southern Connecticut...
Northern Westchester County in southeastern New York...
Eastern Putnam County in southeastern New York...
* Until 830 PM EDT.
* At 734 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Mahopac,
moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vehicles is possible. Expect wind
damage to trees and power lines.
* This severe thunderstorm will be near...
Lake Carmel around 745 PM EDT.
Brewster around 750 PM EDT.
Ridgefield around 820 PM EDT.
Danbury and Newtown around 830 PM EDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
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After all the Six beer agencies located in the whole municipality closed down for two days because their managers and a brewing company consider the charge for the municipal operating license to be excessive, they reached an agreement with the City Council and reopened on Friday, May 20th at 3 pm.
As confirmed by Jorge Duarte Mancilla, municipal treasurer, the City Hall’s Entertainment Department closed two Six beer outlets for not having all their documentation in order.
Given this, those in charge of the other Six closed since Wednesday because of the fear that they will be closed for not yet renewing their license.
With those in charge of the Six, it was found out that the closure of those businesses, which would be more than 100 in the entire Progreso municipality, was in protest against the Municipal government for the high charges and requirements that have to be met for the renewal of the operating license.
The brewing company that operates those businesses and their managers decided to close, as a protest against the municipal government’s abusive fees.
Beer outlets remained closed Wednesday, May 18th, and Thursday, May 19th, a situation that did not go unnoticed among regular customers, especially fishermen and construction workers, who turned to convenience stores that sell alcoholic beverages in the municipality.
But in the Direction of Shows of the Commune negotiations were made with representatives of the beer stores and an agreement was reached.
It was not reported if the agreement was for payment but at 3 p.m. Those businesses reopened.
The municipal treasurer pointed out that the requirements for the issuance of the business license are to present proof that the property tax, drinking water, garbage collection, land use, and Civil Protection inspection have been paid, and then the official clarified that the price of the license depends on the size of the premises where the beer is sold.
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The Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS) in Yucatan held a recognition ceremony for all Nursing personnel and awarded 55 diplomas to professionals of this noble work, who stood out for their performance during the year 2021.
This event, held at the “Joaquín Jiménez Trava” Social Security Theater, was presided by the head of the IMSS Yucatán, Dr. Miriam Victoria Sánchez Castro; the head of the Headquarters of Medical Benefits, Dr. Alonso Sansores Río and the Delegation Coordinator of Nursing in Medical Attention, teacher Trinidad Naranjos Martínez, as well as other distinguished authorities and nursing staff of the Institute.
During her participation, the head of the IMSS indicated: “it is a well-deserved tribute since it is necessary to reiterate the importance and great value of the difficult tasks carried out day by day by nurses that represent the Mexican Institute of Social Security. In the same way, we recognize their discipline and commitment, as they were at the forefront of all the actions and services that have been required against the health emergency due to COVID-19. Without a doubt, they are a fundamental pillar of our society.”
Finally, IMSS Yucatán endorses its commitment, congratulations, and support to all nurses in the state.
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The Ducks met with the team that took them down on Saturday, looking for revenge. They played No. 4 Arkansas in the Fayetteville Regional Final Sunday after staying alive with a win Saturday night, but home runs and errors proved costly. The Ducks fell 9-3, bringing an end to their season.
"I’m really proud of them and things that they’ve done on and off the field,” head coach Melyssa Lombardi said. "I think you learn life through sport, and we’re definitely learning life through sport. Any time things don’t quite go your way, I think something good is coming."
Freshman Stevie Hansen took the mound once again for Oregon. She retired the first five batters she faced, but the Razorbacks smacked back-to-back homers off her in the second inning.
Faced with a 2-0 deficit, the Ducks struggled to reach base against pitcher Mary Haff. The first six batters all went down, six via strikeout.
Makenna Kliethermes came in for Hansen after a one-out single in the third. She induced a double play ball to end the inning.
The Ducks got their first hit on a one-out single in the third inning by KK Humphreys, but they couldn’t cash in. Kliethermes surrendered another solo homer in the fourth, the third of the game for Arkansas.
With a 3-0 deficit and the end of the season looming, the Ducks roared back in the bottom of the fourth.
A walk from Hanna Delgado and a single by Allee Bunker set things up. Ariel Carlson then hit a ground ball to shortstop that turned into a Little League home run due to a comedy of errors from the Razorbacks. Arkansas’ left fielder and right fielder each made a throwing error as Carlson sprinted around the bases, coming home with the tying run.
The Razorbacks took the lead back in the sixth inning. After a leadoff single, Humphreys made an error to put two runners on. Kliethermes issued a walk to load the bases, and a wild pitch brought home the go-ahead run.
With the bases loaded and two outs, a fly ball bounced off center fielder Jasmine Williams’ glove, allowing three runs to score. The Razorbacks then rubbed salt in Oregon’s wound with a two-run homer that broke it open to 9-3. It was a six-run inning for Arkansas, though only one was earned.
The Ducks put two runners on in the bottom of the sixth, but they couldn’t muster up enough offense to respond to their collapse.
With that, “Version 4” is complete. Oregon’s season came to an end with a 33-19 record as the Ducks were eliminated in the Fayetteville Regional.
"I think what Version 4 did this year and looking into now what Version 5 is going to look like, I’m excited," Lombardi said. "I’m excited for the athletes that are returning and I’m excited for our athletes that are moving on in that next chapter.” | https://www.dailyemerald.com/sports/oregon-softball-s-season-ends-with-9-3-loss-to-no-4-arkansas/article_1940d884-da0d-11ec-a9a4-a710df7af7bd.html | 2022-05-23T00:37:48Z | https://www.dailyemerald.com/sports/oregon-softball-s-season-ends-with-9-3-loss-to-no-4-arkansas/article_1940d884-da0d-11ec-a9a4-a710df7af7bd.html | false | 1 |
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Whipped goat's cheese
To serve
Directions
- In a small bowl, combine the shallots with the vinegar and let this soak for an hour. When ready to serve, drain the vinegar and set them aside.
- Using a mandoline or sharp knife, slice the beetroots finely to be a couple of millimetres thick.
- In a medium pan, add the pistachios, sugar, butter and salt. Over medium heat, stir continuously until the mixture has melted and the pistachios are caramelised and sticky.
- On a large platter, scatter the rocket and evenly spread out the beetroot slices over the top. In a small bowl, mix together the whipped goat's cheese ingredients and transfer to a piping bag. Squeeze out the goat's cheese over the beetroot and sprinkle over the caramelised pistachios and pickled shallots. To serve, drizzle a small amount of basil oil and reduced balsamic vinegar, if using, and lemon juice. Optionally, also serve with some basil or mint leaves.
Basil oil
1 cup basil leaves, blanched
½ cup olive oil
Blend together the blanched basil leaves and olive oil, leave overnight in the fridge and then strain the leaves using a muslin cloth. Use immediately or store in the fridge for up to one week.
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By Mia Egerton-Warburton
A good Samaritan has died after being stabbed in the stomach while trying to stop a bike thief in Bull Creek on Sunday.
The father, 42, was rushed to Royal Perth Hospital in critical condition after pulling his car over on Camm Avenue around 10.20am to assist a group of boys chasing a teenager who had stolen one of their bikes.
Nine News Perth reported the teen had moments earlier pushed the younger boy off his bicycle while he was out riding with friends.
When the man got out of his car to confront the teenager, he was stabbed in the stomach with a knife.
Neighbour Diya Shivlani said the incident had left residents on the street shaken.
“We see just across the road there’s a person lying on the floor, bleeding, they’re holding an ice pack and this person is just crying out in pain,” she said.
“This is just ridiculous that this happens in daylight over a bike.
“There’s a burglar on the loose in Bull Creek with a knife and the boy [whose bike was stolen] is completely shaken.”
The man was in intensive care on Sunday night, surrounded by family, before passing away.
The suspected bike thief is still on the run. He was last seen wearing a black hooded jumper and had his face covered.
Investigators are appealing for anyone with information, CCTV or dashcam vision regarding the incident to contact Crime Stoppers by calling 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperswa.com.au | https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/perth-good-samaritan-stabbed-trying-to-stop-bike-thief-20220523-p5annk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national | 2022-05-23T00:47:37Z | https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/perth-good-samaritan-stabbed-trying-to-stop-bike-thief-20220523-p5annk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national | false | 9 |
Cadiz and Mallorca have both secured La Liga survival on a dramatic final day of the 2021/22 campaign.
Both sides headed into the last weekend of the league season needing positive results on the road to avoid relegation and they responded with away wins at Alaves and Osasuna respectively.
Cadiz’s revival was the most dramatic of the two stories, as they entered the final 15 minutes still inside the bottom three at 0-0 in the Basque Country, before Anthony Lozano got across his man to poke home the winner.
Choco Lozano scores for Cadiz!! 🟡
And with that, Granada drop into the relegation zone moments after missing a penalty 😬 pic.twitter.com/rnQWKqR7aN
— Premier Sports (@PremierSportsTV) May 22, 2022
Mallorca’s trip to already relegated Alaves was a more straightforward affair for the visitors as veteran striker Angel Rodriguez’s edged them in front with a neat finish just after the break.
Ángel with a COLOSSAL goal for Mallorca! 🔴
A big step towards safety for Aguirre's team 👀 pic.twitter.com/7vgLyob4Mh
— Premier Sports (@PremierSportsTV) May 22, 2022
Clement Grenier’s late goal wrapped up a vital three points for Mallorca, as Granada’s 0-0 draw at home to Espanyol sees them drop down into the Segunda Division next season.
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Israeli authorities must scrap plans to demolish a Palestinian Bedouin village and forcibly transfer its residents to a segregated Bedouin-only town, Amnesty International said today. On 22 and 23 May the Beersheba Magistrate’s Court will hear an appeal submitted by 127 residents of the Negev/Naqab village Ras Jrabah who are at imminent risk of forced eviction and displacement, in the latest example of strategies used to maintain the system of apartheid. They are represented by lawyers from the human rights group Adalah, who argue that the planned demolitions also perpetuate Israel’s policies of racial segregation.
Israeli authorities do not officially recognize Ras Jrabah, and its 500 residents are cut off from essential services. Israel’s Land Authority plans to demolish the village in order to expand the nearby town of Dimona, which is mostly home to Jewish Israelis, and in 2019 issued eviction orders to 129 residents.
“This eviction plan is steeped in the cruelty of apartheid. Five hundred people are at risk of losing the only homes they have ever known and being forcibly transferred to an impoverished new location, where they will be separated from the Jewish Israeli population,” said Saleh Higazi, Amnesty International’s Deputy Director for the Middle East and North Africa.
“Israeli authorities must cancel all eviction and demolition orders in Ras Jrabah, and immediately grant legal recognition and status to all unrecognized villages in the Negev/Naqab.”
Israeli authorities intend to move and resettle the residents of Ras Jrabah in the nearby Bedouin village of Qasr al-Sir. Although the Israeli authorities recognize this village, residents remain excluded from the state’s development plans, making it difficult for them to acquire building permits or receive state services and infrastructure.
Amnesty International visited Ras Jrabah in January 2022 and heard how residents fear their community would have to split up to fit into the planned zones of Qasr al-Sir.
Adalah lawyer Myssana Morany told Amnesty International that, in terms of governance, the Bedouin are separated from Jewish citizens of Israel and that a municipal plan to expand Dimona will not include the Bedouin.
In May, Ras Jrabah resident Musa al-Hawashlah, told Amnesty International:
“We can’t move to a different place. Our whole lives are based here, in this location… Everyone in the village is nervous about the courts, and we are preparing ourselves as best we can.”
Since 2019, three newly built homes have been demolished in Ras Jrabah, according to Adalah lawyer Marwan Abu Frieh. Residents of unrecognized villages are unable to apply for building permits to legalize their homes or to build new ones, which means they are considered illegal and are under constant threat of demolition.
The non-recognition of Bedouin villages is central to Israeli policies of segregation and urbanization of the Bedouin and to the Israeli denial of Bedouin traditional way of life in the Negev/Naqab. For decades, Bedouins in the Negev/Naqab have struggled to gain ownership and recognition of their villages by Israeli authorities. Israeli authorities have enforced home demolitions, forced evictions, and other punitive measures disproportionately against Bedouins as compared with Jewish citizens of Israel not conforming to planning laws in the Negev/Naqab.
“Across Israel and the OPT, displacement is a key strategy used to dominate the lives of Palestinians living under Israel’s system of apartheid. There is no alternative to international justice in the face of Israel’s continued discriminatory policies and practices and the complicity of Israeli courts in their establishment,” said Saleh Higazi.
Background
In June 2013, the Israeli Knesset approved the Law for Regularizing Bedouin Habitation in the Negev, or what is also known as the Prawer-Begin Bill, to “regularise” the land and housing question, including the 35 unrecognized Bedouin village in the Negev/Naqab through their forcible transfer in the area. Although the law was shelved in 2013, after a campaign to which Amnesty International contributed, the Southern Directorate of Land Law Enforcement, established under the Prawer-Begin Bill, continues to enforce land and planning laws in Bedouin localities, and coordinates the administrative home demolitions with other enforcement bodies, including the Israel police. In stark contrast, Israel has viewed the development of the Negev/Naqab, as “one of the most important national tasks.” In 2005, the Israeli Government adopted the Negev Development Plan which aimed to increase the Jewish population in the region from 535,000 to 900,000 by 2015. In pursuit of the Plan’s goals, law enforcement agencies increased house demolitions in excluded Bedouin villages, and intensified legal efforts to take over Bedouin land by declaring it state land.
When the state of Israel was established, Ras Jrabah and 45 others became effectively invisible on zoning maps and in state development policies. The Israeli authorities refuse to provide “unrecognized villages” with essential state services, and they are cut off from the water network and electricity grid. Residents of unrecognized villages also struggle to access adequate healthcare and education.
Across Israel and the OPT, including in the Naqab/Negev, Israeli authorities have employed a set of interrelated discriminatory policies and practices that have directly caused the displacement and dispossession of Palestinian communities, created unbearable living conditions for Palestinians that have coerced their displacement, or put them at high risk of forced displacement, amounting to a state-sanctioned policy of forcible transfer of population. These policies have been carried out in a widespread and systematic manner, combined with violent acts.
Israel’s discriminatory state policies, regulations and conduct against Palestinians have involved the crime against humanity of deportation or forcible transfer in violation of fundamental rules of international law as provided in the Rome Statute, as well as denying to members of a racial group the right to freedom of movement as prohibited in the Apartheid Convention. | https://reliefweb.int/report/occupied-palestinian-territory/israel-opt-scrap-plans-forced-transfer-palestinian-bedouin-village-ras-jrabah-negevnaqab | 2022-05-23T00:51:07Z | https://reliefweb.int/report/occupied-palestinian-territory/israel-opt-scrap-plans-forced-transfer-palestinian-bedouin-village-ras-jrabah-negevnaqab | true | 2 |
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A senior member of Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard was killed outside his home in Tehran on Sunday by unidentified gunmen on a motorbike, state TV reported.
Although the Guard gave only scant detail about the attack that occurred in broad daylight in the heart of Iran’s capital, the group blamed the killing on “global arrogance,” typically code for the United States and Israel.
That accusation, as well as the style of the brazen killing, raised the possibility of a link with other motorbike slayings previously attributed to Israel in Iran, such as those targeting the country’s nuclear scientists. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack.
The two assailants shot Col. Hassan Sayyad Khodaei five times in his unarmored Iranian-made Kia Pride, state media said, right off a highly secure street home to Iran’s parliament.
Reports identified Khodaei only as a “defender of the shrine,” a reference to Iranians who fight against the extremist Islamic State group in Syria and Iraq within the Guard’s elite Quds force that oversees foreign operations.
Little information was publicly available about Khodaei, as Quds officers tend to be shadowy figures carrying out secretive military missions supporting Hezbollah, the Lebanese militant group, and other militias in Syria, Iraq and elsewhere.
The Tehran prosecutor arrived at the crime scene within hours of the killing to investigate and demanded police urgently arrest the perpetrators. The probe’s speed suggested Khodaei’s prominence in the murky structure of the Guard’s overseas operations.
Those operations have come under repeated Israeli air attack in Syria. An Israeli strike near the Syrian capital of Damascus killed two Guard members in March, prompting Iran to retaliate by firing a missile barrage into northern Iraq.
Security forces were pursuing the suspected assailants, state TV reported, without offering further details or giving a motive for the killing.
Around the same time, state-run media said the Revolutionary Guard’s security forces had uncovered and arrested members of an Israeli intelligence network operating in the country, without elaborating on whether they had any connection to Khodaei’s slaying. | https://www.wkrg.com/news/iran-revolutionary-guard-colonel-is-shot-dead-in-tehran/ | 2022-05-23T01:01:04Z | https://www.wkrg.com/news/iran-revolutionary-guard-colonel-is-shot-dead-in-tehran/ | true | 22 |
Housing supply and affordability have become increasingly pressing issues in Napa and California in recent years, and the city of Napa is set to grapple with those problems while updating its housing element in the coming months.
That document, set to be passed by the Napa City Council in April 2023, will serve as the city’s long-term housing plan until 2031.
The housing element will identify Napa’s housing needs and challenges in the years to come, and strategies to respond to them. But much has changed since Napa last passed a housing element update in 2015.
Ethan Mobley, project manager and owner of Dynamic Planning — a consultant working to develop the element with city staff — told the Napa City Council last week that the city’s housing allocation has significantly increased since then, from 835 to 2,669.
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How that works is the state assigns housing to regions in eight-year cycles, and regional authorities such as the Association of Bay Area Governments then divide those allocations between municipalities.
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The city’s allocation is about 700 units higher than first tentatively allocated last year because it includes a deal with Napa County that allowed the city to annex the Napa Pipe Property — which is planned to include a Costco and roughly 945 homes — in exchange for taking up to 80% of its unincorporated area housing mandate.
So, as it currently stands, the city of Napa’s allocation compares to a mandated 622 units in American Canyon, 119 units in Calistoga, 256 units in St. Helena, 106 units in unincorporated Napa County and 72 units in Yountville.
Additionally, 773 of the city of Napa’s allocated units need to be for very low income residents, which means they need to make below 50% of the Area Median Income.
“We want to accommodate the allocated affordable housing by the state to the city of Napa,” Mobley said. “(The housing element) will analyze housing production for all types of units, but we really want to make sure we’re concentrating on the affordable housing piece."
The element is technically part of the city’s general plan — the major long-term plan that determines a city’s policy direction over 20 years — though it’s updated much more often. That means that even though the city is currently working on a new general plan, the housing element update is separate and is running on a different timeline.
Public engagement on the housing element is set to start with a website going live on about June 1, Mobley said. At the same time, an online public survey is planned to go up and run until August 15. And the team working on the housing element will be interviewing stakeholders in Napa through August 1.
More public engagement — a week of pop-up events from July 25 to July 31, a visualization tool that will help people see where housing can go — is also planned.
Public engagement is highly important to developing the housing element, Mobley said, because the city needs to be able to break down and understand community resistance to affordable housing plans. And the need to have projects make it through the public process is heightened because of the much-increased housing allocation, Mobley said.
“A lot of folks look at affordable housing as a negative word,” Mobley said. “We want to make sure we can break those barriers down and understand from a lot of different perspectives where affordable housing can go. We’ll do that virtually, we’ll do that in-person, and we’ll do that in Spanish.”
Councilmember Beth Painter said at the meeting the city was going to need to be careful with moving through the housing element process, given the big difference in housing allocation numbers this time around.
"RHNA numbers are a concern to all of us, so we’ll see how that plays out in terms of housing sites,” Painter said. “We’re going to need to be careful: 800 was the target for the last cycle, so to now be at 2700 really concerns me.”
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- The Phase 3 data met all primary endpoints for complete spontaneous bowel movements (CSBMs) per week and showed significant improvement in secondary outcomes versus placebo
- Data validates Vibrant as a safe and well-tolerated option to address unmet treatment needs in chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC)
- Company submitted Phase 3 data to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for clearance
NANTUCKET, Mass., May 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vibrant Gastro, a medical technology company that developed a proprietary, drug-free treatment for chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) in adults, today presented data results from its positive Phase 3 study at the 2022 Digestive Disease Week Conference. The data shows that Vibrant significantly improved complete bowel movement frequency, constipation symptoms, and quality of life in adults with CIC while providing a safe and well-tolerated safety profile.
"This research demonstrates that Vibrant's unique drug-free mechanism of action significantly improves patients' overall constipation symptoms and quality of life," said Lior Ben-Tsur, CEO, Vibrant. "Vibrant offers healthcare providers a new tool to expand chronic constipation treatment options and may provide a cost-effective solution for chronic constipation for health systems and insurance companies."
The Phase 3 trial evaluated the safety and efficacy of Vibrant System in 312 CIC patients at over 90 clinical centers across the U.S., including Harvard Medical School, Augusta University, Georgia Health Sciences University, University of Michigan, and Houston Methodist Hospital.
Highlights from Phase 3 Data
- The trial met all primary endpoints for complete spontaneous bowel movements (CSBMs) per week and showed significant improvement in secondary outcomes versus placebo.
- No severe adverse events or treatment-related diarrhea or nausea were recorded.
"The goal of Vibrant is to address a significant unmet treatment problem in chronic constipation, which has made life very challenging for those who suffer from it. We believe Vibrant presents a meaningful step toward achieving that goal," said Satish Rao, M.D., Ph.D., professor of medicine, and one of the primary study investigators.
Vibrant's drug-free mechanism of action is based on the scientific understanding that the circadian rhythm, otherwise known as "the biological clock," plays an important role in our biological digestive process. When the biological clock is out of synch, people are more likely to experience constipation. Vibrant's technology resynchronizes the biological clock through mechanical stimulation of the colon, likely leveraging the Gut-Brain connection, resulting in improved bowel movements, constipation symptoms relief, and better quality of life.
"Additionally, as we innovate in the gastroenterology space, we have the opportunity to help millions of CIC patients gain access to novel drug-free treatments that offer predictable, affordable, and effective choices to manage their frequent and bothersome symptoms," shared Catherine Collis, Vibrant's CCO.
Based on the Phase 3 results, Vibrant has submitted its system to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for clearance.
About Vibrant
Vibrant is the pioneer of a unique mechanism of action for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC), based on the scientific understanding that when the biological clock is out of synch, people are more likely to experience constipation.
The orally administered drug-free disposable capsule is directed by a pod, which activates and sends the operating instructions to the capsule. The capsule, once ingested, resynchronizes the biological clock through mechanical stimulation of the colon, resulting in improved bowel movements, constipation symptoms relief, and better quality of life.
The treatment's companion app, assisting patients to self-track their treatment progress, helps obtain a better state of health.
The Vibrant capsule is an investigational device limited to investigational use in the United States. It is currently under FDA review and is not available for sale.
To learn more about Vibrant, visit www.vibrantgastro.com.
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SHANGHAI, China, May 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NIO Inc. (NYSE: NIO; HKEX: 9866; SGX: NIO) (“NIO” or the “Company”), a pioneer and a leading company in the premium smart electric vehicle market, today announced that it will report its first quarter 2022 unaudited financial results on Thursday, June 9, 2022, before the open of the U.S. markets.
The Company’s management will host an earnings conference call at 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time on June 9, 2022 (8:00 PM Beijing/Hong Kong/Singapore Time on June 9, 2022).
A live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company’s investor relations website at https://ir.nio.com/news-events/events.
For participants who wish to join the conference using dial-in numbers, please register in advance using the link provided below and dial in 10 minutes prior to the call. Direct Event passcode and unique registrant ID would be provided upon registering.
http://apac.directeventreg.com/registration/event/5756039
A replay of the conference call will be accessible by phone approximately two hours after the conclusion of the live call at the following numbers, until June 16, 2022 09:59 AM ET:
About NIO Inc.
NIO Inc. is a pioneer and a leading company in the premium smart electric vehicle market. Founded in November 2014, NIO’s mission is to shape a joyful lifestyle. NIO aims to build a community starting with smart electric vehicles to share joy and grow together with users. NIO designs, develops, jointly manufactures and sells premium smart electric vehicles, driving innovations in next-generation technologies in autonomous driving, digital technologies, electric powertrains and batteries. NIO differentiates itself through its continuous technological breakthroughs and innovations, such as its industry-leading battery swapping technologies, Battery as a Service, or BaaS, as well as its proprietary autonomous driving technologies and Autonomous Driving as a Service, or ADaaS. NIO launched the ES8, a seven-seater flagship premium smart electric SUV in December 2017, and began deliveries of the ES8 in June 2018 and its variant, the six-seater ES8, in March 2019. NIO launched the ES6, a five-seater high-performance premium smart electric SUV, in December 2018, and began deliveries of the ES6 in June 2019. NIO launched the EC6, a five-seater premium smart electric coupe SUV, in December 2019, and began deliveries of the EC6 in September 2020. NIO launched the ET7, a flagship premium smart electric sedan, in January 2021, and began deliveries of the ET7 in March 2022. NIO launched the ET5, a mid-size premium smart electric sedan, in December 2021.
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WFO NEW YORK CITY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, May 22, 2022
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The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
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Teen Girl Who Went Missing at Mavericks Game Found Trafficked to Out-of-State Hotel, 8 Under Arrest
A 15-year-old Texas girl who went missing at a Dallas Mavericks game was later found in Oklahoma, and now eight people have been arrested in connection with trafficking charges.
On April 8, the girl, whose name was not revealed, attended a basketball game with her father at American Airlines Center, Zeke Fortenberry, the attorney for her family, said.
“After five to ten minutes, it seemed like a little bit too long. The father got up to go look for his daughter, and she couldn’t be found,” he said, according to WHNT-TV.
It was not until April 18 that she was found at an Extended Stay America hotel in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, according to Fox News.
The Oklahoma City Police Department later arrested Saniya Alexander, Melissa Wheeler, Chevaun Gibson, Kenneth Nelson, Sarah Hayes, Karen Gonzales, Thalia Gibson and Steven Hill in connection with the case. Gibson is charged with offering to engage in prostitution.
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Nelson, Hayes and Gonzales were charged with human trafficking and distribution of child pornography; Hill faces a charge of rape. Gibson and Alexander have warrants against them for felonies. Wheeler has a warrant against her for robbery.
“We are thankful for the work of the Oklahoma City Police Department and the recovery of our daughter. My heart breaks for the unimaginable things my daughter had to endure for the 11 days she was taken, and I am so glad she is safe as we work toward her recovery,” the girl’s mother said in a statement.
But the family still feels the system did not act in a responsible fashion.
“Despite being immediately notified of the teenager’s disappearance within minutes of it occurring at the AAC, the Dallas Police Department refused to investigate the case,” Fortenberry said, according to KFOR-TV.
“The family continuously called the Dallas Police Department to seek their assistance but were never given any help to find their daughter. In fact, the Dallas Police Department never asked for a photograph of her,” he said.
The family contacted the Texas Counter-Trafficking Initiative and found the girl’s nude photos were posted online on a website linked to prostitution.
The Oklahoma City Police Department’s Vice Unit received a tip from the Texas Counter-Trafficking Initiative that the teen was being trafficked for sex purposes in their city.
The tip eventually resulted in the arrests.
Fortenberry said the family was lucky.
“The systems and organizations involved in this case continually failed the victim. She should never have had contact with the man at the Mavericks game. The Dallas Police should have worked quickly to investigate leads and locate the teenager before she was trafficked to Oklahoma,” he said.
“The Extended Stay America hotel in Oklahoma City put profits ahead of people by turning a blind eye to the sexual exploitation occurring right before their eyes. This victim’s life will forever be changed. We hope to hold accountable those responsible and create change within these organizations, so that this never happens to any other child,” he said.
Dallas police said the case was handled according to existing protocols that required it to be operated through the North Richland Hills Police Department as a missing person case, which it eventually was.
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Kourtney Kardashian wedding: Venue and guest list
ONCE KOURTNEY Kardashian and Travis Barker confirmed their romance, the two took over the media with their seemingly unbreakable bond.
The couple held their third wedding ceremony in Portofino, Italy, on May 22, 2022.
Where was Kourtney Kardashian's wedding venue?
On Sunday, May 22, 2022, Kourtney Kardashian married Travis Barker in front of their friends and family at the Castello Brown in Portofino, Italy.
The venue is a historic site located on the coast and was used in military defence since the Romans were in charge.
Castello Brown was abandoned in the early 19th century and eventually remodelled into a villa.
In 1961, the castle was sold to the City of Portofino and became a public landmark.
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Before their ceremony in Italy, Kourtney and Travis made things official at a courthouse wedding in Santa Barbara, California.
Their witnesses included Kourtney's grandmother Mary Jo and Travis' father, Randy.
In April of 2022, the newlyweds hit a chapel in Las Vegas in a "practice" wedding conducted by an Elvis Presley impersonator.
As the two did not have a marriage license at the time, the Nevada wedding did not hold legal value.
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Who was on the guest list?
Both Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker's families were there, although not everyone.
Kourtney's sisters, Khloe and Kim Kardashian, arrived in Portofino sans baby daddies or boyfriends.
Tristan Thompson, the man Khloe shares daughter True with, remained home with their child.
Kim's boyfriend, Pete Davidson, appeared to stay in New York City; her soon-to-be ex-husband, Kanye West, was also there.
Kanye and Kim's daughter, North West, attended the wedding with her mother.
Kylie Jenner arrived with her daughter Stormi Webster, but partner Travis Scott and their newborn son seemingly stayed Stateside.
Kendall Jenner and her longtime boyfriend, Devin Booker, attended the lavish wedding.
Kourtney's children - Mason, Penelope, and Reign Disick - were alongside Travis' kids at the wedding.
Travis shares Landon and Alabama Barker with his ex-wife, Shanna Moakler, and is the stepfather to Shanna's daughter from a previous relationship, Atiana De La Hoya.
Notably absent were Kourtney's baby daddy and ex-boyfriend of a decade, Scott Disick and her brother, Rob Kardashian.
Kourtney's mother, Kris Jenner, escorted her eldest daughter down the aisle.
Also in attendance were Kourtney's close friends Stephanie Shepherd, Simon Huck, Phil Riportella, and Allie Rizzo Sartiano.
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Travis' best friend Machine Gun Kelly sat in the audience alongside his fiancée, Megan Fox.
Additional guests included Dolce and Gabbana ambassador Gui Siqueira, TikToker Carl Dawson, and Blink-182 member Mark Hoppus with his wife, Skye.
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The Cleveland Browns on Sunday addressed arguably the biggest hole on their roster, re-signing edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney to a new contract. While defensive tackle remains an area of concern, the team can now also turn some of its attention toward the wide receiver position.
After trading with the Dallas Cowboys for Amari Cooper and drafting David Bell in the third round out of Purdue, the Browns are far from bereft at receiver. But that doesn’t mean that new quarterback Deshaun Watson couldn’t use a little bit more help.
Prominent wideouts still available on the free agent market include former Cleveland pass catcher Odell Beckham Jr., former All-Pro Julio Jones and Watson’s former Houston Texans teammate Will Fuller. All have either been linked to the Browns, or at least speculated on as possibilities.
However, after the franchise inked Clowney to one-year deal worth $11 million, it was Fuller who was mentioned Sunday by Josina Anderson of CBS Sports as a possible target for the Browns in a tweet she sent out following news of Clowney’s signing.
“Will be interesting to see if the #Browns can snag free agent WR Will Fuller, who already has chemistry with Deshaun Watson as well, his former teammate between 2017-2020,” Anderson wrote. “Just a thought.”
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Browns Initially Sought Return of Jarvis Landry Over Deal With Fuller
The Browns have gone back and forth on the idea of both bringing Fuller into their locker room for the 2022 season, as well as whether or not they need another wideout on the roster at all.
NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported in mid-March that there was “mutual interest” between the Fuller and the Browns in bringing the speedy, former first-round pick to Cleveland.
However, Fuller took a backseat to the team’s renewed interest in wide receiver Jarvis Landry, who spent four years in a Browns uniform before Cleveland released him in March — just two days after the franchise executed its trade for Cooper. That move was made in the name of salary cap savings that amounted to nearly $15 million.
Once Watson was brought in to replace QB Baker Mayfield, Landry’s interest in returning to Cleveland was also rekindled. The Browns even made an offer to Landry for one year at what NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport described as a “pay cut” but a “nice sum,” which Landry turned down before ultimately signing a one-year contract to join the New Orleans Saints.
Browns’ Interest in Fuller Gaining Steam After Report Cleveland Would Stand Pat in WR Room
Cleveland went on to draft Bell along with Michael Woods II, the latter of whom played his most recent collegiate ball at the University of Oklahoma. It was roughly one week later when Browns insider Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reported on Sunday, May 8, that the team was out on both Fuller and former Buffalo Bills pass catcher Cole Beasley.
At this point, there’s not been interest in free agent receivers Will Fuller, formerly of the Texans, and Cole Beasley, formerly of the Bills, or other veterans. The Browns like the makeup of their receiver room and are poised to move forward with their current group, bolstered by Amari Cooper, Bell and sixth-round pick Michael Woods.
The Browns are confident that Watson will make Donovan Peoples-Jones, Anthony Schwartz and the other young receivers better, and don’t feel pressured to add another vet. Besides, now that David Njoku is the No. 1 tight end, he’s likely to get more than the 53 targets he got last season.
However, Anderson’s speculation on Sunday indicates that there may be renewed interest in Fuller on the part of the Browns. That notion was buttressed further by comments from Marc Sessler of NFL Network the Thursday prior, when he invoked Fuller’s name as an option after mentioning that Cleveland’s roster remains short one veteran wide receiver.
Fuller makes sense for the Browns, as Beckham is less likely to return to Cleveland after forcing his way out during the middle of last season — even despite the fact that Watson is now in and Mayfield is likely gone. Fuller played four years with Watson as a member of the Texans, catching 69% of the passes thrown his way during that time and averaging between 15-17 yards per reception in three of those four campaigns.
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Harry Styles‘ latest album, Harry’s House, has topped this week’s new music poll.
Music fans voted in a poll published Friday (May 20) on Billboard, choosing the former One Direction member’s third solo project as their favorite new music release of the past week.
Harry’s House brought in 66% of the vote, beating out new music by Rina Sawayama (“This Hell”), The Notorious B.I.G. featuring Ty Dolla $ign and Bella Alubo (“G.O.A.T.”), Quavo and Takeoff (“Hotel Lobby”), and Zach Bryan (American Heartbreak).
On Harry’s House, the English singer offers some of his most personal and intimate work to date, pairing candid yet unfussy lyrics with occasionally jazzy and heavily leaning synth-pop instrumentation. He gets incredibly vulnerable with his audience on tracks such as “Matilda,” but amps up the party vibes on “Music for a Sushi Restaurant,” “Cinema” and others, providing a well-rounded listen.
The arrival of Harry’s House was preceded by “As It Was,” the lead single from the album. The tune skyrocketed to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart following its April 1 release and maintained the top spot for three weeks.
Placing second on the past week’s tally with nearly 24% of the vote was the “other” category, followed by Sawayama’s bold new country-pop banger “This Hell.” The track finds the British-Japanese artist mixing rowdy guitar riffs and a queer dance club aesthetic, and laughing in the face of bigotry.
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MENTONE, Texas (AP) — The top elected official in a rural and sparsely populated West Texas county has been arrested after being accused of stealing cattle.
Loving County Judge Skeet Jones, 71, and three other men were arrested on Friday on charges of livestock theft and engaging in organized criminal activity.
All four men were taken to the jail in neighboring Winkler County, where they have since been released on bond. Jones has not returned a call seeking comment on Sunday.
The arrests came after a yearlong investigation, according to a statement from the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association.
The association has commissioned peace officers known as special rangers who investigate agricultural crimes, including the theft of cattle and horses. The rangers also determine the ownership of stray livestock.
The association’s special rangers allege that Jones and the others gathered stray cattle and sold them without following procedures set forth in the Texas Agriculture Code. Those procedures include calling the sheriff to report stray livestock and allowing the sheriff to search for the animal’s owner.
The association declined to provide additional details about the case, citing the ongoing investigation. The theft of livestock charge carries a sentence of up to 10 years in prison while the organized criminal activity charge carries a sentence of up to 20 years in prison.
Loving County, which is located along the Texas-New Mexico border, is the state’s least populated county. It has a population of 57 residents, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
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WFO NEW YORK CITY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, May 22, 2022
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service New York NY
822 PM EDT Sun May 22 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Fairfield,
southwestern New Haven and central Westchester Counties through 900
PM EDT...
At 821 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
New Canaan, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Ridgefield and Wilton around 835 PM EDT.
Westport and Weston around 840 PM EDT.
Bridgeport and Fairfield around 850 PM EDT.
Milford and Shelton around 900 PM EDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
LAT...LON 4107 7353 4123 7364 4148 7313 4124 7296
TIME...MOT...LOC 0021Z 242DEG 23KT 4119 7349
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHERN LITCHFIELD COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe
limits, and have exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning has
been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
northern Connecticut.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
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Amdocs Limited (DOX) CEO Shuky Sheffer on Q3 2021 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Amdocs Limited (NASDAQ:DOX) Q3 2021 Earnings Conference Call August 4, 2021 5:00 PM ET
Company Participants
Matt Smith - Head, Investor Relations
Shuky Sheffer - President & Chief Executive Officer
Tamar Dagim - Joint Chief Financial & Operating Officer
Conference Call Participants
Jackson Ader - JPMorgan
Ashwin Shirvaikar - Citi
Tal Liani - Bank of America
Edward Yang - Oppenheimer
Matt VanVliet - Stifel
Operator
Good afternoon everyone. Thank you for standing by, and welcome to the Q3 2021 Amdocs Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only. Later, we will conduct a question-and-answer session and instructions will follow at that time. [Operator Instructions] As a reminder, this conference call may be recorded.
I would now like to turn the conference over to Mr. Matt Smith, Head of Investor Relations. Please go ahead, sir.
Matt Smith
Thank you, operator. Before we begin, I would like to point out that during this call, we will discuss certain financial information that is not prepared in accordance with GAAP. The company's management uses this financial information in its internal analysis in order to exclude the effect of acquisitions and other significant items that may have a disproportionate effect in a particular period.
Accordingly, management believes that isolating the effects of such events enables management and investors to consistently analyze the critical components and results of operations of the company's business and to have a meaningful comparison to prior periods.
For more information regarding our use of non-GAAP financial measures, including reconciliations of these measures, we refer you to today's earnings release, which will also be furnished with the SEC on Form 6-K.
Also, this call includes information that constitutes forward-looking statements. Although we believe the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be obtained or that any deviations will not be material.
Such statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause future results to differ from those anticipated. These risks include, but are not limited to, the effects of general economic conditions, the duration and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the global economy and such other risks as discussed in our earnings release today and at greater length in the company's filings with the SEC including our annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020, filed on December 14, 2020, and our Form 6-K furnished for the first quarter of fiscal 2021 on February 16, 2021, and for the second quarter of fiscal 2021 on May 24, 2021. Amdocs may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future. However, the company specifically disclaims any obligation to do so.
Participating on the call today are Shuky Sheffer, President and Chief Executive Officer of Amdocs Management Limited; and Tamar Dagim, Joint Chief Financial and Operating Officer.
Finally, a copy of today's prepared remarks will be posted on the Investor Relations section of Amdocs' website following the conclusion of this earnings call.
And with that, I'll turn it over to Shuky.
Shuky Sheffer
Thank you, Matt, and good afternoon to everyone joining us on the call today. I'm pleased with our Q3 performance, which I believe reflects the positive impact of the strategic initiatives we executed this year to accelerate Amdocs' long-term growth.
My comments today will refer to certain financial metrics on a pro forma basis where applicable, to provide you with a sense of the underlying business trends, excluding the financial impact of OpenMarket, which we divested on December 31st as previously announced.
Revenue was above the guidance midpoint, up 9.4% from a year ago on a pro forma constant currency basis and consistent with our expectation for a stronger second half. Profitability remained slightly above the high end of our target range and we generated robust free cash flow, of which we returned the majority to the shareholders by way of quarterly share repurchase and our dividend program.
The strong sales momentum we've seen in the recent quarters also continue in Q3. On a pro forma basis, 12 months' backlog was our highest ever and up 10.8% from a year ago.
Additionally, our growth engines are contributing to new business awards, including digital and 5G system modernization, cloud migration, and net generation of sales platforms for networks. The breadth of the demand is positive sign of our growth strategy is well-aligned with the ever-evolving needs of our customer and our ongoing commitment to innovation.
Over the past several quarters, we increased our R&D investment as a percentage of revenue and extended our lead in what we define as the 5G value plan. The 5G value plan integrates key capabilities such as charging, policy and monetization as well as multi-access edge computing and software-defined networks to support the upcoming rollout of 5G stand-alone networks that will allow service providers to drive premium 5G services offering an innovative business model.
Overall, Amdocs is executing well for Q3 and the fiscal year-to-date. The credit for which belongs to our thousands of employees worldwide. Many of our people were subject to the recent escalation of the global pandemic in certain operating regions yet as a company we have maintained consistent execution and delivered great value to our customers.
Globally, we are encouraged to see some positive sign of improvement as vaccination programs are rolled out. And I'm happy to welcome back different teams to the offices in those parts of the world where we're able to gradually reopen.
That said, we continue to monitor the global pandemic closely and the health and the well-being of our employees remains our priority. I'm proud of Amdocs people everywhere, and I thank them for all -- once again for their ongoing indication and commitment to Amdocs.
Now let me provide some color with respect to our regional performance in Q3. Beginning with North America. We delivered another record quarter on a pro forma revenue basis, reflecting healthy activities level with many customers across the region.
As we said last quarter, North American service providers are accelerating multiyear investment cycle focused around major industry trends, including digital transformation, the system modernization aligned with 5G rollout with a focus of monetizing and delivering new services utilizing charging and policy platforms.
And rollout of 5G mobile, fixed wireless and fiber network to support fast and highly secure broadband connectivity, which we deliver on the cloud and provision on next-generation platforms as we continue to see how connectivity has become a critical backbone of our society in our new hybrid work-and-home settings.
Further to this, we see a future being powered by a partner economy, which lever technologies such as multi-access edge computing and private networks, while being able to bring together a rich partner ecosystem that expand monetization opportunities. We believe that our next-generation offering are at the heart of many of our North American customers, investment plans and as well as partner -- as well as a value partner we believe we are well-positioned to expand our scope of activities and deliver even more value to our customers.
This quarter, AT&T selected Amdocs quality engineering services under a multiyear services deal to provide agile, scalable endeavors based quality assurance. QA is integrated to every step of the development process for a faster time to market with new services and build on our existing activity supporting the monetization of AT&T consumer mobility domain.
Additionally, we are progressing well at T-Mobile, where our zero-touch service operation we recently selected for a program to implement next-generation automation, leveraging machine learning and NI tools. Across our broader North American customer base, activity levels are also healthy.
At Verizon, we're implementing Catalog 1, in addition to which we are now deploying our cloud-native net generation OSS 5G platform for service and network automation. At Altice, Comcast Charter and DISH, we are executing our previously announced programs while continuing to demonstrate the long-term value we can bring to this customer as they crystallize their future investment plan.
Additionally, in the media segment, Adobe recently signed a multi-year agreement with Amdocs to support customer retention efforts by implementing Vindicia cloud-based subscription billing solution, part of the Amdocs MarketONE platform. Tieing this all together, Amdocs is in the heart of North America's initiatives to advance 5G in the cloud, and we look forward to further supporting our customers in what we believe is a multiyear investment cycle.
Moving to Europe. Revenue grew sequentially as our customer progressed digital modernization investments to support improved customer experience, better operating efficiency and multiple converged strategies. Expanding our relationship with multinational group has long been a part of Amdocs' international growth strategy. Europe Three Group is a good example of how we started the customer relationship by delivering value, modernization project at the Irish affiliate, expanded to Three UK in the business-to-business domain, and now Three expanded -- now in Q3, Three expanded to the cost to consumer sector with a new multi-year many transformation award to provide Three UK subscriber with net generation, digital experiences and 5G services.
This quarter, we also strengthened our long-term sustaining relationship with Vodafone Group. We were selected to provide inventory and net generational assess capabilities to support Vodafone mobile fixed and cable offering in Germany, Romania and Czech Republic. Additionally, we expanded our agreement with Vodafone Spain to modernize its CRM system ready for the 5G era.
Among other customer highlights this quarter. BT Group, Bridge Telecom Group implemented Amdocs platform to deliver easy-to-understand billing communications to its tend of millions of customers across the United Kingdom and Amdocs Media Vubiquity extended its multi-year content as a service engagement with general language IPTV provider of ocilion.
Turning to the rest of the world. Revenue improved sequentially for the fourth straight quarter. In Latin America, our activities included the ramp-up of the previously announced digitalization programs at Claro Brazil, Chile and Puerto Rico.
Additionally, SETAR, Aruba's National Telecom Provider recently filed a five-year extension with Amdocs to continue supporting the postpaid billing efforts for the business and consumer offerings through 2026. In Southeast Asia, we've been awarded a multi-year cloud managed transformation agreement with two corporations in Thailand to operate the monetization platform to the new cloud-native and 5G ready Amdocs CES21 suite enabling true to launch, manage and monetize innovation new 5G services.
Before wrapping up, let me highlight some of recent developments in our strategy to accelerate the communication industry journey to the cloud. First, the marketing capabilities of our next-generation cloud-native CES portfolio were recently recognized by AWS, which named Amdocs winner of the Best Telco Solution award. We are honored by this recognition, which we see as another example of the strong partnership we are forging with the leading cloud provider in the industry. We continue to work very closely with Microsoft. We have recently expanded our strategic collaboration to widen the availability of our portfolio on Azure.
Second, I can report the post-merger business integration of Sourced Group is progressing well. As a leading global technology consultant is specializing in large-scale cloud transformation for sophisticated in enterprises, the expertise that we have acquired itself is already translating to new business opportunities in cloud operations and services.
To wrap up, I'm happy with our performance for Q3 and the fiscal year-to-date. We expect year-over-year revenue growth to accelerate on a pro forma constant currency basis in fiscal 2021, supported by the positive contributes from all three regions in which we operate. Our confidence in the outlook is supported by the visibility of our transport backlog, a growing pipeline of opportunities and our market-leading offer which are well aligned with the customer needs for digital modernization, 5G and cloud migration and net generation OSS platform. Overall, we are raising our fiscal 2021 outlook for non-GAAP earnings per share growth on a pro forma basis by 80 basis points at the midpoint of the range, and we believe we are firmly on track to deliver expected double-digit total shareholder return for the full year, including our dividend yield.
With that, let me turn the call to Tamar for remarks.
Tamar Dagim
Thank you, Shuky. Let me start with the quick housekeeping item with respect to OpenMarket, which was included in our reported numbers for income statement and cash flow in the first quarter of fiscal 2021, but is excluded for the second and third quarters of fiscal 2021, following the completed divestiture of this asset on December 31, 2020. To provide you with a sense of the underlying business trends, my comments today will refer to certain financial metrics on a pro forma basis, which exclude the financial impact of OpenMarket from the current fiscal year and comparable fiscal year period.
Third fiscal quarter revenue of $1.07 billion was above the midpoint of our guidance range of $1.04 billion to $1.08 billion. Revenues include a positive impact from foreign currency fluctuations of approximately $3 million relative to the second fiscal quarter of 2021 and a positive impact of $5 million relative to guidance. On a pro forma basis, revenue grew by 9.4% year-over-year in constant currency in the third fiscal quarter. Our third quarter revenue grew by 3.9% year-over-year as reported and was up 1.9% on constant currency.
Our third fiscal quarter non-GAAP operating margin of 17.6% remains slightly above the high-end of our long-term target range of 16.5% to 17.5% and was up 50 basis points from a year ago. Non-GAAP operating margin was unchanged on a sequential basis. The improvement in GAAP operating margin from a year ago reflects the investiture of OpenMarket and operational excellence initiatives while accelerating our R&D investment in our strategic growth domains of digital, 5G and the cloud. Below the operating line, non-GAAP net interest and other expense was $1.2 million in Q3, the mix of which includes interest expense related to our short-term borrowing and 10-year bonds, offset by a favorable impact of foreign currency fluctuations in the quarter.
For forward-looking purposes, we expect that foreign currency fluctuations will continue to impact our non-GAAP net interest and other expense lines in the range of a few million dollars on a quarterly basis. If you look at GAAP. Non-GAAP was $1.35 in Q3, above our guidance range of $1.14 and $1.20 primarily due to a lower-than-anticipated non-GAAP effective tax rate of 7% in the third fiscal quarter, which is below our annual target range of 13% to 17%. Our Q3 tax rate reflected the favorable impact of certain tax optimization strategies in some of our operating jurisdictions, which we were able to complete in Q3 rather than the fourth quarter as originally planned. Therefore, our expectations for the full year fiscal 2021 non-GAAP effective tax rate remain unchanged. But specifically, in Q4, tax rate will be higher than this annual range.
Diluted GAAP EPS was $1.14 for the third fiscal quarter above our guidance range of $0.91 to $0.99 also primarily due to a lower-than-expected effective tax rate. Normalized free cash flow was $179 million in the third fiscal quarter, up approximately $10 million as compared to $169 million a year ago.
On a reported basis, free cash flow was $140 million in Q3. This was comprised of cash from operations of approximately $190 million, less $50 million in net capital expenditures and other. Please refer to the reconciliation table provided in our Q3 earnings release for an explanation of the difference between normalized and reported free cash flow in the quarter and for past periods.
DSO of 79 days decreased by six days year-over-year and was flat as compared to the prior fiscal quarter. We remind you that DSO rate fluctuates from quarter-to-quarter. As of June 30, total deferred revenue exceeded total unbilled receivables by $148 million. This reflects a decrease in total deferred revenue of $17 million and an increase in total unbilled receivables of $2 million as compared to the second fiscal quarter of 2021.
Changes in unbilled receivables and total deferred revenue are primarily due to the timing of corporate specific milestones. Moving forward, you should expect these items to fluctuate from quarter-to-quarter, in line with normal business activity.
Moving on. Our 12-month backlog was $3.59 billion at the end of the third fiscal quarter, up approximately $50 million from the end of the prior quarter. On a pro forma basis, our 12-month backlog was a record high for the company and up roughly 10.8% year-over-year. We believe our quarterly 12 months backlog continues to serve as a good leading indicator of our business having consistently averaged around 80% of forward-looking 12 months revenue over the past many years.
For a forward-looking modeling purposes however, we remind you that revenue for all quarters in fiscal 2020 and for the first fiscal quarter of 2021, still includes OpenMarket. The effect of which would be taken into consideration in a year-over-year revenue growth comparison for the fourth fiscal quarter 2021 and the first fiscal quarter of 2020.
I am pleased to report another record quarter for Managed Services agreement, which comprised roughly 61% of total revenue. We continue to see the value of our Managed Transformation model brings to our customers with additional new deal awards this quarter such as three in UK and two in Thailand.
Our Managed Transformation model combines the deployment of large-scale digital transformation project with operational benefits of our Managed Services model. We see high renewal rates and expansion with existing Managed Services customers. To clarify, the OpenMarket business was not classified as Managed Services and therefore, its exit does not impact our revenue for Managed Services.
Our cash balance at the end of the third fiscal quarter was approximately $105 billion, including aggregate borrowings of roughly $650 million. We remain comfortable with our balance sheet and believe that we have ample liquidity to support our ongoing business needs, while retaining the capacity to fund our future strategic growth investments as and when the right opportunities arise. Additionally, we are committed to maintaining our investment-grade rating.
Now, turning to the outlook. The prevailing level of macroeconomic business and operational uncertainty surrounding the magnitude and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic remains elevated. The midpoint of our revenue guidance reflects what people feel to be the most likely outcomes based on the information we have today, but we cannot predict all possible scenarios.
We expect revenue for the fourth fiscal quarter of 2021 to be within a range of $1.065 billion to $1.105 billion. Our Q4 revenue guidance anticipates a negative sequential impact of approximately $1 million from foreign currency fluctuations.
Regarding the full fiscal year 2021, we are raising the midpoint of our outlook for revenue growth on a pro forma basis by 30 basis points to a new range of approximately 6.3% to 7.3% year-over-year in constant currency as compared to a previous range of 5% to 8% year-over-year.
On a reported basis, we also expect a 30 basis point improvement relative to our previously guided range. We now expect full year revenue growth in the range of 2.3% to 3.3% year-over-year as compared with the previous range of 1% to 4% year-over-year.
The adjusted revenue outlook on a reported basis anticipates a positive impact from foreign currency fluctuations of approximately 1% year-over-year consistent with our previous expectation.
As previously anticipated, our outlook expects an acceleration in the rate of year-over-year revenue growth on a pro forma basis in the fiscal second half and we still expect all three geographical regions to deliver revenue growth on a pro forma basis for the full fiscal year 2021.
As a final note to further help with the revenue modeling, we reminded that the originally planned for OpenMarket to contribute revenue in the range of $300 million for the full fiscal 2021, roughly 75% of which was expected from North America and Europe accounting for the rest.
Regarding profitability, we continue to anticipate quarterly non-GAAP operating margins, to track roughly in line with the high end of the annual target range of 16.5% to 17.5%. This outlook assumes accelerated R&D investments as a percentage of total revenue to support our customers and future strategy, balanced with our continued focus on delivering operational excellence.
We expect the fourth fiscal quarter diluted non-GAAP EPS to be in the range of $1.13 to $1.19. Our fourth fiscal quarter non-GAAP EPS guidance incorporates an expected average diluted share count of roughly 128 million shares. We excluded the impact of incremental future buyback activity during the fourth quarter as the level of activity will depend on market conditions.
Regarding the full year fiscal 2021, we are raising the midpoint of our outlook for non-GAAP diluted earnings per share growth by 80 basis points to a new range of 9.1% to 10.5% on a pro forma basis as compared to 7.5% to 10.5% previously.
On a reported basis, we expect to deliver full year diluted non-GAAP EPS growth of 7.6% to 9% year-over-year as compared to 6% to 9% year-over-year previously, which also equates to an increase of 80 basis points at the midpoint. As a reminder, this outlook includes the impact of OpenMarket for the first fiscal quarter only.
We expect our non-GAAP effective tax rate to be within our annual target range of 13% to 17% for the full fiscal year 2021. We continue to expect normalized free cash flow for the year 2021 of approximately $820 million. This outlook is equivalent to about 8% of Amdocs market cap and represents a conversion rate of roughly 130% relative to our expectations for non-GAAP net income.
As a reminder, we expect free cash flow to convert at the rate more on par with expected GAAP net income over the long term. Additionally, we increased our outlook for reported free cash flow for fiscal year 2021 to approximately $650 million. The improvement of $30 million relative to our prior view is related to a shift to next year of payments related to our investments in the new capital in Israel.
Our reported free cash flow outlook, therefore, anticipates expenditures of roughly $110 million in relation to the development of our new capital in Israel, $40 million of capital gains tax in relation to the divestiture of OpenMarket and other items. During the third fiscal quarter, we repurchased $90 million of our ordinary shares as part of our share repurchase program.
Regarding our capital allocation plans, we remain on track to return a majority of normal cash flow to shareholders in the form of our quarterly dividend and share repurchase program in fiscal 2021. As of June 30, we had roughly $1.1 billion of authorized capacity for share repurchase remaining. This amount includes $1 billion authorized under the new share repurchase plan, which was approved by our Board in the prior quarter, and it we will execute at the company's discretion going forward.
Overall, we remain on track for pro forma revenue growth acceleration, improved profitability and strong free cash flow for the full year fiscal 2021. The combination of which firmly positions us to deliver double-digit total shareholders' return of roughly 12%, including the midpoint of our new pro forma non-GAAP earnings per share growth guidance plus our dividend yield.
Before we go to Q&A, I'm pleased to say that we have just published our new corporate social responsibility report, which covers the year 2020 up until June 2021. The report details how, despite the pandemic, we have managed not just to maintain but to grow our extensive CSR initiatives worldwide, many of which have to be quickly reinvented as we adapted to the restrictions around us.
Examples of essential pandemic-related initiatives to support communities in which we live and work includes the medical equipment, computers were more planning, food for the needy, as well as establishing a call center to thousands of isolated senior citizens to connect with their love ones online.
The report also highlights our increased focus on diversity and inclusion as well as our successful sustainability efforts with leadership ranking from EcoVadis and CDP, the Carbon Disclosure Project, as well as being included for the second consecutive year in the S&P Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America.
With that, we can turn back to the operator, and we are happy to take your questions.
Question-and-Answer Session
Operator
[Operator Instructions] We have our first question from the line of Jackson Ader from JPMorgan. Your line is open. You may ask your question.
Jackson Ader
Thank you. First question is around, how we should be thinking about the kind of pro forma growth in the backlog number relative to what we should be thinking about how that flows into growth in revenue once we get past kind of all this divestiture of Openet and everything moving forward.
Tamar Dagim
So Jackson, hi, Tamar speaking. Just to clarify, when we talk about the backlog and the fact that it's growing 10.8%, this is already on a pro forma basis. So we made sure to take out the noise, if you will, of open markets from the comparable number of last year. So you will see the actual real trend in terms of the 12-month better. Very happy with the business momentum we are seeing. We've signed actually business across all key regions. So, not -- I cannot say that it's coming just from one specific place. Actually very happy to say, it's balanced across many accounts, many regions, we talked about several examples during the prepared remarks. So we'll be happy to elaborate.
And I believe that we are enjoying now the relevance of our offering to the industry investment cycle in cloud, 5G, digital transformation. We are continuing to -- to continue to see very well fit between what we prepared in terms of our offering, in terms of our products and in terms of the customer demands. And as we've always said, backlog is a good leading indicator, but you shouldn't take it literally as the 1:1 ratio necessarily for revenue growth.
And in general, when we are looking on backlog, it's adding to the visibility of the business. The whole meaning of the backlog is to give you some confidence about what we have already as a side business, is a business that we have high level of predictability on. So, we're very encouraged to see the improved visibility as represented by the backlog.
Jackson Ader
Okay. Great. And then Shuky, in your remarks, you mentioned signing a Vindicia deal with Adobe and that's just an interesting vertical if we think about, right, companies like yourselves, software company with subscription revenue models. So, can you give us any kind of an idea of maybe outside of your peer telecom or media, how big the opportunity might be for Vindicia and the technology or software market?
Shuky Sheffer
So, as we mentioned, Vindicia is a very robust subscription billing SaaS model. Adobe actually is going to use it for the subscription model for the product and services. Vindicia is tightly integrated to our MarketONE platform. And the whole idea is to give our customers and also, obviously, customer like, Vindicia, the ability to leverage from the OTT economy, which usually is a subscription based. So we have like a full solution based to support any over-the-top type of sales that also bring integration, like the Netflix of the world, Spotify and others and to bring additional subscription billing capabilities.
There is in some places of the world that the subscription build is also adopted on top of the postpaid or traditional prepaid models. And I can tell you that, this offering is being used not just by our telco customers, but some other customers like Adobe.
Jackson Ader
Okay. Great. Thank you.
Shuky Sheffer
Thank you.
Operator
Thank you, sir. We have another question from the line of Ashwin Shirvaikar from Citi. Your line is open. You may ask your question.
Ashwin Shirvaikar
Yes. Thanks. Can you hear me?
Shuky Sheffer
Sure.
Ashwin Shirvaikar
Hi, Shuky, hi, Tamar. My question was with regards to – Shuky your remarks, obviously, you spoke about demand due to digital modernization, 5G, cloud, next-generation OSS, these are factors that obviously helped you for a few quarters here. Is there a geographical look you can provide? Is it different by North America versus EU versus rest of world? And then the follow-up question to that is, is the European Rest of the World sustainable?
Shuky Sheffer
Is the Europe what?
Ashwin Shirvaikar
The Europe and Rest of the World growth, can it be sustainable at higher levels?
Shuky Sheffer
So let me start with the second question very, very much. So we have a very, very good pipeline in Europe, additional large deals. So we are very optimistic that we are going to sustain this incremental growth in Europe. And for the first question, I think that when we talk about the three, four trends. So I think that in the journey to the cloud and digital modernization, and I think that pretty much it's consistent across geographies. It relates to 5G and next-generation networks, I think the US is leading.
Europe is a close follower and then APAC and Latin America. So this is where we see more, I'd say, activity of moving to stand-alone 5G networks in North America. It's a bit ahead of the Rest of the World. But Europe is a very close follower. APAC is the same. So I think that eventually, in like, I don't know, 18 months, pretty much the trend will be completely very much balanced across the different regions.
There are some countries like, I think, the most advanced country in 5G standalone is actually South Korea, which we are operating and supporting both periods and give us a lot of now in this domain. But to your question, I think that the 5G rollout in the US is ahead of the Rest of the World. But I think it's going to be there in the next, I don't know, nine to 18 months, everyone we probably will see some balanced activity in this domain to
Ashwin Shirvaikar
Understood. Thank you. And then the other question was with regards to just the delivery and other companies in the services space, obviously, talked about talent being difficult to find and so on and so forth. What's your view with regards to the supply of talent that you need for your particular set of services. Can you comment a little bit on your delivery stack, if you will. And if that presents potentially an opportunity if you can continue to provide digital transformation expertise and 5G expertise where others cannot.
Shuky Sheffer
I can start away. First of all, as I mentioned, we are very proud with our capabilities with all the issues around pandemic. I think we have thousands of tons and employees at Chrysler award are doing a great job. I think it Amdocs represent a lot of unique opportunities to talent. And I think that we are doing well in recruiting new talent in all domains, 5G, cloud, et cetera. We have a very robust site strategy. So I think that if we have some pressure on one site, we can obviously balance with other sites.
And so I think that like everyone else, we see that there is a lot of demand for the new skills, cloud and others, but I think that we are doing pretty well in being able to recruit in this domain. Tamar, do you want to add?
Tamar Dagim
I just want to add that our access to many talent pools around the world is obviously giving us a lot of believers in terms of where we are reporting, how we are onboarding employees, ability to attract talent in different places of the world from Guadalajara, Mexico all the way to the East Philippines…
Joshua Sheffer
Philippines…
Tamar Dagim
…Philippines and India and everything in between. So that provides, obviously, great flexibility. Another point is that the internal career opportunities in Amdocs having the unique model of doing both the software development and cutting-edge technologies, latest greatest on the planet.
And at the same time, having real-time experience in delivering projects to leading customers around the world is a very unique career opportunity that we can provide our target employees as well as existing employees that translates to high level of internal mobility that adds to the capability of people to find their career and move within the company.
Ashwin Shirvaikar
Got it. And thank you for those points, and congratulations on the quarter.
Tamar Dagim
Thank you.
Joshua Sheffer
Thank you.
Operator
Thank you, Sir. Our next question is comes from the line of Tal Liani from Bank of America. Your line is open.
Tal Liani
Hi. Congrats on a great quarter and guidance. I have a question on the negatives or potential negatives. The first one is your software sometimes depends on equipment that is being installed by carriers, whether it's 5G base stations or even switches and routers.
And how much of an impact do you see from the supply constraints that your customers are seeing? We are hearing from the equipment vendors that they can ship what they are being asked to ship and the question is does it cause, any delays on your end to deploy the software?
Joshua Sheffer
Hi. Tal, the answer is very short. There's no impact. The majority of implementation of software implementation and the monetization system are on the cloud. So there is no -- obviously, you know that there's no impact there. In the network deployment, we are mainly doing planning.
So it's not -- we don't -- I don't think we see any impact on the equipment itself. So to tell you the truth before you ask this question, I was not even aware that there was an issue. So I don't think there's any impact on us.
Tal Liani
Good to be on the good side on the software side. Second question is another negative potential negative, which is a delta variant. We are seeing the return of restrictions across the board and worldwide. Does it have any -- does it impose any risk to your ability to deploy, or did you factor in anything in your guidance?
Joshua Sheffer
Actually, the majority of the Amdocs employees worldwide, still working from home and definitely in India which we have a large workforce, so we want to bring the employees back to the offices, because this is the right thing to do.
By the way, we advanced a lot in the last quarter with the vaccination program. The vast majority of our employees in India are vaccinated this quarter. So I don't think -- I think that -- the only thing it impacts us that we are more bullish on getting back to the employees back to the office and start to innovate together within the offices. So this probably could slow down a little bit given the delta impact. But other than this, I mean, we deployed this quarter, the record high deployment over 100 production implementation without issues doing -- while the vast majority of the employees are working from home. We have the right capabilities, methodology. So as I said, the only impact that we saw that we can get the employees faster back to the office, but there was no impact on our ability to deliver the services.
Tal Liani
And the fact that there are, again, travel restrictions and maybe even meeting restrictions with customers, it also doesn't have any impact?
Shuky Sheffer
I can tell you that although the vast majority of our customers are still not yet meeting. Obviously, cities we work together on customer -- so I don't think there is an impact. I mean, we are working on this environment for the last 18 months. So we became very good at that. We said we thought that we can bring employees faster to the office. We do still -- we do meet customers even in this environment. I think that this quarter, there is increase in face-to-face customer meeting comparing to before. So again, obviously, if we like to meet our customer face-to-face, we want to bring employees back to the office. And I think delta probably will slow it down, but I don't think there's an impact on our business.
Tal Liani
Great. Thank you.
Shuky Sheffer
Thank you Tal.
Operator
Thank you sir. [Operator Instructions] We have another question from the line of Tim Horan from Oppenheimer. Your line is open. You may ask your question.
Edward Yang
Good evening. This is actually Edward Yang on behalf of Tim Horan. Shuky, I know it's early days, but could you provide an update on the Verizon relationship. I think they were taking the CatalogONE and NEO product from your portfolio? How has experience been there and the opportunity to expand that business?
Shuky Sheffer
I can show some deal. But I can tell you that the programs are going well. I think that we continue to create trust, and I think that Verizon like both our products and our people. And without giving more information, I can tell you that why we are doing that. There is some discussion about other opportunities. When we will be more mature, we gladly share this with you. But overall, it's moving well.
Edward Yang
Perfect. And as a follow-up, could you comment on some of the announcements that AT&T has had this quarter some pretty significant strategic moves, their agreement with Azure for operators, for instance, and also their MVNO agreement with DISH. What are the puts and takes and the effects on Amdocs business?
Shuky Sheffer
Most of them don't have, I think, an impact on Amdocs and maybe some type of potential. As you're well aware, we are partnering today with Microsoft and AT&T, and we are obviously doing a lot of activity of translating and moving a lot of hundreds of AT&T applications to the cloud. This partnership with Microsoft to the Microsoft Azure platform. I think I cannot tell you right now specifically, but I think this agreement between AT&T to Microsoft in the network domain, probably create some opportunities for us given the fact that we have a very good understanding of the environment in AT&T, given our experience of developing ONAP, together with AT&T. So I don't see any headwind and if any, I see some opportunity.
Edward Yang
Thank you.
Operator
Thank you, sir. We have another question from the line of Tom Roderick from Stifel. Your line is open. You may ask your question.
Shuky Sheffer
Hi, Tom
Matt VanVliet
It's Matt VanVliet on for Tom. Thanks for taking my question. I want to start kind of following up with that and just thinking about the AT&T and T-Mobile opportunity. You mentioned quite a few wins agreements with them this quarter. But just how much room is there left to grow with that relationship and kind of the merger going up?
Shuky Sheffer
So I think I can give you a couple of answers. A, everything that we are doing right now both in AT&T and T-Mobile is just a very initial stages. We just -- we talked about the modernization cycle both in AT&T and in T-Mobile and obviously, in Verizon that started last year, and we are enjoying this tailwind because we were selected by both to be the main monetization system for the consumer platform and T-Mobile also in the B2B platform.
So these projects are starting. So the vast majority of the activity is still ahead of us. On top of it, I think that there's a lot of opportunities on top of the existing activity. A good example is that we announced a deal with AT&T the quality engineering testing environment that we have -- this is above and beyond we were doing so far. We are doing the same with T-Mobile and getting additional business on top of the -- in this one, I think this time we discussed the zero-touch operation environment and others.
So there is -- so the answer is yes, there is a room -- there very much room to grow the existing activities. And additionally, the activities that we mentioned, which is the huge of the modernization of all the consumer business and both in T-Mobile and AT&T and T-Mobile also, the B2B, this project just started. This is really initial stages, and we see a lot of costs ahead of us.
Matt VanVliet
Got it. And then just thinking about that and 5G being led by the U.S., how should we look at the geographic growth going forward? I think you said that open market was predominantly a U.S. business. So there's been kind of a depression there. But should we expect a surge in U.S. activity to kind of catch up to the growth that you're experiencing in Europe and the rest of the world?
Tamar Rapaport-Dagim
So just to clarify, when we are providing our pro forma indications, it's taking out the OpenMarket from the comparable period in order to talk about the trends. So the underlying trend after doing the pro forma adjustments for the comparable periods in which we had OpenMarket. So in order to compare apples to apples, we are seeing growth in all key regions.
We are seeing growth in North America, in Europe and in the rest of the world and are all performing also this quarter also, if you look -- if you can see sequentially, all three regions will -- if you would do the year-over-year on a pro forma basis, all three regions grew. So we're very happy about the growth overall being balanced on the key regions.
Shuky Sheffer
And just to add, the thing that, generally speaking, we are very happy with the Openet acquisition. We always had a lot of respect to Openet before we acquired them. Now that they are part of Amdocs, I don't think there is any solution in the market that is even close to the policy in charging solution cloud-based offering. Really, this is the number one top notch offering in the market. There is a lot of demand, and I think it's going very well for us.
Matt VanVliet
Got it. Thanks.
Operator
Thank you, sir. There are no further questions at this time. I will now turn the call back to Mr. Matt Smith for closing remarks. Sir?
Matt Smith
Yes. Thanks, everybody, for joining the call this evening and for your interest in Amdocs. We do look forward to hearing from you in the coming days. And if you have any additional questions, please call the Investor Relations group. And with that, have a great evening, and we'll wrap up the call. Thanks.
Operator
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A new billionaire has been minted nearly every day during the pandemic
By Tami Luhby, CNN
The Covid-19 pandemic has been good for the wallets of the wealthy.
Some 573 people have joined the billionaire ranks since 2020, bringing the worldwide total to 2,668, according to an analysis released by Oxfam on Sunday. That means a new billionaire was minted about every 30 hours, on average, so far during the pandemic.
The report, which draws on data compiled by Forbes, looks at the rise of inequality over the past two years. It is timed to coincide with the kickoff of the annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, a gathering of some of the wealthiest people and world leaders.
Billionaires have seen their total net worth soar by $3.8 trillion, or 42%, to $12.7 trillion during the pandemic. A large part of the increase has been fueled by strong gains in the stock markets, which was aided by governments injecting money into the global economy to soften the financial blow of the coronavirus.
Much of the jump in wealth came in the first year of the pandemic. It then plateaued and has since dropped a bit, said Max Lawson, head of inequality policy at Oxfam.
At the same time, Covid-19, growing inequality and rising food prices could push as many as 263 million people into extreme poverty this year, reversing decades of progress, Oxfam said in a report released last month.
“I’ve never seen such a dramatic growth in poverty and growth in wealth at the same moment in history,” Lawson said. “It’s going to hurt a lot of people.”
Benefiting from high prices
Consumers around the world are contending with the soaring cost of energy and food, but corporations in these industries and their leaders are benefiting from the rise in prices, Oxfam said.
Billionaires in the food and agribusiness sector have seen their total wealth increase by $382 billion, or 45%, over the past two years, after adjusting for inflation. Some 62 food billionaires were created since 2020.
Meanwhile, the net worth of their peers in the oil, gas and coal sectors jumped by $53 billion, or 24%, since 2020, after adjusting for inflation.
Forty new pandemic billionaires were created in the pharmaceutical industry, which has been at the forefront of the battle against Covid-19 and the beneficiary of billions in public funding.
The tech sector has spawned many billionaires, including seven of the 10 world’s richest people, such as Telsa’s Elon Musk, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and Microsoft’s Bill Gates. These men increased their wealth by $436 billion to $934 billion over the past two years, after adjusting for inflation.
Tax the rich
To counter the meteoric growth in inequality and help those struggling with the rise in prices, Oxfam is pushing governments to tax the wealthy and corporations.
It is calling for a temporary 90% tax on excess corporate profits, as well as a one-time tax on billionaires’ wealth.
The group would also like to levy a permanent wealth tax on the super-rich. It suggests a 2% tax on assets greater than $5 million, rising to 5% for net worth above $1 billion. This could raise $2.5 trillion worldwide.
Wealth taxes, however, have not been embraced by many governments. Efforts to levy taxes on the net worth of the richest Americans have failed to advance in Congress in recent years.
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- Egyptian cotton has long been the favorite type of cotton for bed sheets. It’s ultra-soft and is usually an indicator of high-quality sheets. Egyptian cotton is mostly grown in dry, warm climates like North Africa. Once it’s been processed, it presents with extra-long fibers that create soft, smooth, luxurious fabric.
- Pima cotton has started to carve out a place in the market. It has a reputation for being soft, but with a slight sheen. Mostly grown in the southwest United States, this cotton provides medium to extra-long fibers, creating an expectation of a soft, comfortable fabric. If you see a sheet set labelled as Supima, you are getting Pima cotton sheets. This is the trademarked name used for materials created with 100% Pima cotton.
- Upland cotton is by far the most commonly grown cotton in the world. Although the fibers it creates aren’t as long as those made by Egyptian cotton, you will see Upland cotton used in a majority of sheets. If a sheet set doesn’t specifically advertise a certain type of cotton, it is likely made using Upland cotton.
- Another trademarked material is MicroCotton. This is an especially fine-cotton thread material originally developed in India. MicroCotton is known for being durable and notably soft because it’s made of long-staple cotton. Along with being super soft, this is an absorbent material, which is great for those who sleep warm.
- If you see a sheet set labelled as cotton jersey, you are getting a fabric made from knit cotton vs. the woven structure of other cotton materials. This material will feel familiar — it’s the same as the material used in many T-shirts.
- Percale cotton is becoming more common thanks to its inherently cool properties. Using a closely-woven cotton fabric with a plain weave, percale cotton has a characteristic cool-to-the-touch texture. If you tend to overheat at night, this would be a good material to consider.
- If you’ve ever purchased low-cost sheets and felt like they were scratchy, it’s likely due to the length of fibers in the material. The shorter the fibers, the more likely they are to stick out and cause irritation. Combed cotton is treated to remove these short fibers, creating a super-smooth fabric. If you have sensitive skin that gets irritated easily, look for combed cotton.
Flannel
A staple cotton fabric is flannel and you will see plenty of flannel twin bed sheet options as you shop around. Flannel is the number one choice if you live in a cold climate or tend to get chilly while you sleep. The material is combed, which fluffs the fibers. This creates a unique texture and sheets that are guaranteed to be soft. It will definitely trap more heat than other fabrics. The quality of flannel is expressed in ounces per yard squared. The higher the ounces per yard squared, the higher-quality the flannel.
Linen
Stepping away from cotton twin bed sheets, we find another common material: linen. Linen twin bed sheets use fibers harvested from the stems of flax plants. Aside from being breathable and durable, linen sheets are naturally hypoallergenic making them a great option for allergy sufferers. The moisture-wicking properties will also help those who tend to sweat during the night stay comfortable. The best part about linen: It tends to get softer and stronger as you use it. However, it will wrinkle more easily, which is an important consideration if you like a perfectly-made bed.
Tencel
If you see that sheets are made of Tencel, you are seeing the brand name for fabric crafted from the wood pulp of Eucalyptus. Tencel sheets will be soft and durable, but most importantly they are naturally antimicrobial. They are also a more eco-friendly option, as the manufacturing process uses less water, energy and chemicals. However, it isn’t as breathable as other materials, especially when compared to cotton.
Acetate
You may see some twin bed sheet sets are made of acetate. This is a material created from the cellulose in wood fibers. Although many love the soft, satin finish of these sheets, the fibers are notoriously weak. If you want high-maintenance sheets, acetate is the material to look for. Anytime you want to clean your acetate sheets, you’ll have to make a trip to the dry cleaner.
Silk
Commonly thought of as the epitome of luxury when it comes to sheets, true silk sheets, produced by silkworms, are soft and cool to the touch. Naturally, these are more expensive and also more delicate. These aren’t a great choice for those who don’t have the time to properly launder and care for them.
Polyester
Next to cotton, polyester twin bed sheets are the most common choices on the market. Polyester is a man-made fiber derived from the same material that goes into plastic bottles. It’s incredibly inexpensive, but tends to be stiff and often scratchy. Rather than a full 100% polyester fiber, most polyester twin bed sheets are actually a polyester-mix, like polyester-cotton.
Like cotton, polyester has several subtypes to be aware of. Microfiber is one of the most common polyester twin bed sheets you’ll see. This is polyester that’s been finely woven, creating a plush-feeling sheet set. While it isn’t as breathable as cotton, it’s resistant to stains, making it a great option for kids’ rooms.
Nylon
Nylon gives you the smooth, satin finish of silk or acetate, but at a much more accessible price point. Along with being more durable than acetate or silk, nylon also resists wrinkles better so your bed looks better. Laundering nylon isn’t as complicated as with acetate or silk, but you do have to be careful with it. It won’t do well in the heat of the dryer, so air dry if possible. After a few washes, you may notice pilling.
Acrylic
Although it isn’t as comfortable as natural fibers, acrylic is another affordable option you will definitely see. It’s a popular choice because it resists wrinkles and has an incredible array of color and design options. To avoid your sheets pilling, follow the laundering instructions exactly.
Bamboo
As a material, bamboo is blazing its way to the top of the list as one of the favorite fabrics for bed sheets. Although labelled bamboo, most bamboo sheets are actually rayon, unless they state specifically the bamboo content. Rayon is created when the bamboo pulp is chemically treated to dissolve and resolidify. At that point, it’s spun into thread. Something to note: This chemical process is harder on the environment, so take that into consideration when buying.
Blended fabric
There is no doubt you will see blended fabrics. Most of these will be cotton blends. The most popular blend, without question, is cotton-polyester. You may also see cotton-bamboo, cotton-rayon and nylon-polyester blends. These combination fabrics are often less expensive but highly durable and wrinkle-resistant. If you’re picking twin bed sheets for a kid’s room, a blend is a great choice.
With an understanding of the material, you are ready to make your decision. As you explore your options, keep these things in mind.
Twin vs. twin XL
A crucial measurement to have is that of your twin bed. There are two types of twin beds: the standard twin bed and the twin XL. Make sure you know which type of twin bed you have or you could end up with sheets that don’t fit.
Thread count
Every sheet set will mention the thread count. This refers to the number of threads both horizontally and vertically per square inch. A general rule of thumb: The higher the thread count, the softer the sheets. A higher thread count also means your sheets will wear well and soften. A good thread count range is 200 to 800 per square inch.
You will see some sheet sets boasting a thread count of over 1,000 per square inch. There is a tipping point at which a higher thread count isn’t always better. For one thing, there are many ways for companies to exaggerate their thread counts. And past a certain point, the benefits will be marginal.
Laundering
Depending on the material you choose for your twin bed sheets, you could be signing up for quite the chore. Some sheet materials are more difficult to clean. Acetate, for example, requires dry cleaning or hand washing. With a recommendation that you wash your sheets on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, a tricky laundering process can quickly get old.
Sleep temperature
Take a moment to assess your sleep temperature. Do you tend to get hot and kick off the covers or do you get the chills and can’t warm up? Are you in an especially warm or cold climate? Do you plan on only using these sheets during a season? All the answers to these questions contribute to the sleep temperature factor that should inform your decision.
For warm sleepers, choose a sheet set with cool, breathable fabric. Some great options are percale cotton, linen, silk and bamboo. If you tend to sleep cold, choose a less breathable, warm fabric. Flannel, tencel and microfiber are ideal.
What to look for in a quality twin bed sheet
Low-pilling fiber
With some fabrics, laundering and use will lead to pilling, or small balls of fibers collecting on the surface. These can negatively impact the aesthetic of your bedroom and irritate your skin. When selecting a twin bed sheet, look for low-pilling fabric to avoid the issue entirely. These also tend to be better quality.
Non-shrinking or pre-shrunk
Choosing a non-shrinking or pre-shrunk sheet set is a good idea, especially when it comes to the fitted sheet. If the material shrinks after the first wash, you could end up with a sheet that constantly slips off the corners and doesn’t fit properly.
Wrinkle-resistant
If you love the look of a crisp, freshly-made bed, you’ll want to find a bed sheet set that is wrinkle-resistant. Certain fabrics are naturally more inclined to wrinkle, while others resist it. Blends like cotton-polymer, acrylic-polymer, nylon-polymer and many of the cotton fabrics are great, wrinkle-resistant options.
Long-staple fibers
Choosing a long-staple fiber material is a good way to ensure you have a soft bed sheet that doesn’t get rough or feel scratchy after some use. Long-staple fiber material means there are no short fibers that can start to come apart. A long-staple combed cotton is your best bet.
Deep-pocket fitted sheet
When it comes to fitted sheets, a deep pocket on the corners is your best bet for making sure it stays put. Having your fitted sheet slip up in the middle of the night, then having to remake your bed when you just want to sleep can be a pain. With a deep-pocket fitted sheet, you’ll be able to avoid that.
Moisture-wicking
If you’re a warm sleeper, moisture-wicking material is definitely a feature to look for. It will keep you less sweaty, your sheets less damp and overall keep you more comfortable. Some fabrics are a better bet for moisture-wicking: linen, acrylic polyester, bamboo and certain cotton blends are a good place to start.
How much you can expect to spend on twin bed sheets
For a decent set of twin bed sheets, the starting range is about $20-$75. In that price range, you’ll find synthetic fibers that typically have a lower thread count. Between $75-$200 you’ll access twin bed sheets made of natural fibers with a higher thread count. Beyond $200, you’ll find the luxury fibers, some organic, and the most quality craftsmanship.
Twin bed sheet FAQ
What thread count is best for twin bed sheets?
A. A good range to keep in mind for a decent set of twin bed sheets is 200 to 600. If you want a softer bed sheet that will last longer, aim for a thread count of 600 to 800. While you can choose bed sheets with thread counts higher than 800, you likely won’t notice much of a difference.
What bed sheet material is best?
A. Choosing a bed sheet based on material largely comes down to personal preference. Each type of material has its pros and cons. If you want the best durability, easiest care and the best feel for the money, look for a cotton bed sheet or a cotton blend.
What are the best twin bed sheets to buy?
Top twin bed sheets
Mellanni Brushed Microfiber Bedding
What you need to know: This set of microfiber bedding appears on almost all of the best-of lists and for good reason.
What you’ll love: The elastic in the fitted sheet runs all the way around, so it’s designed to stay in place. This set wears well and washes easily. Best of all, it has a lifetime money-back guarantee, because the manufacturer is so confident in the quality.
What you should consider: These sheets do feel a little thin, making them more likely to be torn or ripped.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Wayfair
Top twin bed sheets for the money
AmazonBasics Lightweight Microfiber Sheet Set
What you need to know: Made of 100% microfiber polymer fabric, this sheet set is an affordable way to enjoy the benefits of microfiber.
What you’ll love: This sheet set will surprise you with its quality. It’s wrinkle-resistant and has a strong elastic on the fitted sheet that runs around the entire edge to keep it in place. Laundering them is easy. Simply throw them in the washer and tumble dry on low.
What you should consider: Some users have complained the sheets aren’t as durable as other brands.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Sweet Home Collection 1500 Supreme Collection Extra-Soft Twin Sheets Set
What you need to know: This three-piece set might be affordably priced, but that doesn’t mean you sacrifice on quality and features.
What you’ll love: This twin bed sheet set is made using high-quality microfiber and comes in over 40 colors so you can find exactly what you need. They are wrinkle- and fade-resistant, so they’ll look great for a long time. Laundering is as simple as throwing them in the washing machine, then tumbling dry on low.
What you should consider: Because they are microfiber, there’s no true thread count so it’s hard to gauge how soft they are until they’re on your bed.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon, Home Depot and Kohl’s
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CDMO business initiated such as mRNA vaccine raw materials·peptides
10 billion KRW invested in Hanmi Fine Chemical facility expansion
SEOUL, South Korea, May 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hanmi Fine Chemical (hereinafter Hanmi FC) a subsidiary of Hanmi Pharmaceutical Group specializing in APIs(Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) development and manufacturing, is now accelerating a new business, expanding its specialties from ongoing APIs to 'high-tech CDMO' services.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increase in the global demand for high-level, synthetic bio-pharmaceutical raw materials, such as those used in mRNA vaccines, including lipid nanoparticles (LNP), nucleotides, capping materials, polyethylene glycol (PEG) derivatives, and peptides. As such, on May 23, 2022, Hanmi FC (CEO Chang Young-kil) announced that it will launch its areas of business to include CDMO projects in relevant fields.
To this end, Hanmi FC will invest about 10 billion KRW to build facilities for 'high-tech CDMOs'. Last year, Hanmi FC was selected to conduct the Korean government's project for expanding production facilities for COVID-19 vaccines and raw materials and received 1.6 billion KRW in support of such efforts. Furthermore, the company plans to upgrade these facilities even more by supplementing 8 billion KRW from its own funds.
Hanmi Fine Chemicals has accumulated global competitiveness in the CDMO field by participating in R&D for Hanmi Pharmaceutical's biologics and anticancer drugs and by successfully passing GMP inspections in leading countries with advanced pharmaceutical sectors, such as Germany, UK, Japan, and the US FDA.
In addition, Hanmi FC is currently in charge of the development and production of raw materials for Hanmi Pharmaceutical's innovative new drugs, including Belvarafenib (in partnership with Genentech), MKI (in partnership with Aptose), and Poziotinib (in partnership with Spectrum). It is also developing and producing raw materials for LAPSTriple Agonist, LAPSDual Agonist, LAPSGlucagon Analog, and LAPSGLP-2 Analog, Hanmi Pharmaceutical's core biologics.
Based on this competitiveness, Hanmi FC is currently conducting preclinical and clinical CDMO projects worth 10 billion KRW with 10 domestic and foreign companies, and it is expected to form partnerships with even more companies in the second half of 2022.
Furthermore, in order to expand its global CDMO business performance, Hanmi FC is actively participating in various domestic and foreign exhibitions. In May, it participated in TIDES US (9-12, Boston, USA), BIO KOREA (11-13, Seoul), and InformEx (CPhI North America, 17-19, Philadelphia, USA). Hanmi FC is going to participate in the BIO International Convention, which is scheduled to be held in San Diego, USA from June 13 to 16. Lastly, at the end of this year, Hanmi FC plans to attend TIDES Europe from November 15 to 18 in Vienna, Austria.
Hanmi FC CEO Chang Young-kil emphasized that the company boasts sufficient global competitiveness, and that its capacity to rapidly develop materials that require advanced synthetic technology, such as mRNA raw materials, is already top-ranking in Korea.
[Reference Materials] About Hanmi Fine Chemical
Established in 1984, Hanmi FC is a company specializing in APIs. In 1993, it built Korea's first large-scale raw material synthesis GMP plant in Sihwa Industrial Complex, located in Gyeonggi-do.
The quality of Hanmi FC's cephalosporin products are recognized not only in Korea, but also in developed markets such as the US and Europe. In 2006, Hanmi FC successfully passed the US FDA inspection in the sterile raw materials sector. In addition, it has proven its global competitiveness through the approval of GMP inspection by major pharmaceutical advanced countries, such as Germany, the UK, and Japan. It has also secured practical capacities for carrying out global CDMO in various fields, such as those in mass production of existing APIs and the operation of GMP.
Recently, Hanmi FC has succeeded in synthesizing and developing essential raw materials for the manufacturing of mRNA vaccines and is planning to expand facilities for their mass production. Excellent human resources from leading domestic and foreign pharmaceutical bioresearch centers, such as the Hanmi Pharmaceutical Research Center, are in charge of the company's R&D. Currently, Hanmi FC exports products to more than 30 countries around the world.
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CANNES, France (AP) — Cristian Mungiu’s Cannes Film Festival entry “R.M.N.” is set in an unnamed mountainous Transylvanian village in Romania, but the conflicts of ethnocentricity, racism and nationalism that permeate the multi-ethnic town could take place almost anywhere.
Of all the films competing for the top Palme d’Or prize at Cannes, none may be quite as of the moment as “R.M.N.” The movie, using a Romanian microcosm, captures the us-vs-them battles that have played out across Europe and beyond, wherever immigration and national identities have collided.
Mungiu, the celebrated Romanian filmmaker of the landmark 2007 abortion drama “4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days,” has long been accustomed to his films being written off as grim portraits of a faraway Eastern Europe. It’s a caricature he rejects, especially when it comes to “R.M.N.”
“Whenever journalists interpret that it’s yet again another somber painting of this country, well, it’s not about that country — or not only about that country,” Mungiu told reporters Sunday. “It’s good to check your own elections in your own countries.”
When a local bakery in need of workers — most of the town’s men have gone abroad to find work — hires a few men from Sri Lanka, a Romanian village’s already complicated mix of ethnicities — Romanian, Hungarian, German — turn increasingly volatile.
But “R.M.N.,” which features a powerhouse 17-minute single shot of a contentious town meeting, from the start teases at the question of who, exactly, is an outsider and who gets to define tradition. In the end, even the village’s local bears could be said to have their say.
“What is tradition? We do something because someone did this before. But why precisely do we do is this?” Mungiu said. “If you dig deep down, it’s a way of fighting back the fear you have of something. It’s a way of unleashing these violent impulses that you have.”
“I’m sorry to say this, but we are a very, very violent species of animal. And we need very, very little to identify an enemy as other,” added Mungiu. “You can see this today in the war in Ukraine.”
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DETROIT, May 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AAM is aware of the media activity regarding the company that began on Friday, May 20. While our long-standing policy is to not publicly comment on market rumors and media speculation, we feel it is important to clarify that we are not engaged in a process to sell the company. We are currently focused on executing our stand-alone strategy. In the ordinary course, we continuously monitor market conditions and assess industry developments and we regularly consider strategic opportunities that serve the best interests of the company (including our customers and associates) and its shareholders.
About AAM
As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM (NYSE: AXL) designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with nearly 80 facilities in 17 countries, AAM is bringing the future faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit aam.com.
Forward Looking Statements
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SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily Derby" game were:
1st:8 Gorgeous George-2nd:10 Solid Gold-3rd:2 Lucky Star, Race Time: 1:40.56
(1st: 8 Gorgeous George, 2nd: 10 Solid Gold, 3rd: 2 Lucky Star; Race Time: one: 40.56)
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DETROIT, May 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AAM is aware of the media activity regarding the company that began on Friday, May 20. While our long-standing policy is to not publicly comment on market rumors and media speculation, we feel it is important to clarify that we are not engaged in a process to sell the company. We are currently focused on executing our stand-alone strategy. In the ordinary course, we continuously monitor market conditions and assess industry developments and we regularly consider strategic opportunities that serve the best interests of the company (including our customers and associates) and its shareholders.
About AAM
As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM (NYSE: AXL) designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with nearly 80 facilities in 17 countries, AAM is bringing the future faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit aam.com.
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This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these statements. These risks and uncertainties include factors detailed in the reports we file with the SEC, including those described under "Risk Factors" in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this communication. We expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to disseminate any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.
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Investor Contact
David H. Lim
Head of Investor Relations
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Best Fitbits for runners
Whether you’re training for an Iron Man or going on your first jog, you’re taking steps to prioritize your health and wellbeing. That’s worth celebrating.
Having a Fitbit on your wrist can help you keep track of your progress without too much extra fuss, especially because Fitbit can connect to several popular running apps. All Fitbits use proprietary movement tracking technology, and many include GPS functionality, a heart rate monitor and a blood-oxygen monitor. Fitbits also offer information on calories burned, steps taken and distance traveled.
We’ve compiled everything you need to know about Fitbit for running, including the considerations that might go into your Fitbit purchase.
What to consider when choosing your Fitbit
Fitness tracker vs. smartwatch
The differences between fitness trackers and smartwatches have lessened over the years, but the rule-of-thumb is that smartwatches are more versatile and expensive. Initially, the fitness tracker was a simple band without a display, while the smartwatch was equipped with multiple features and phone functionality. Over time, fitness trackers have started to share some features with smartwatches.
Battery life
There’s nothing worse than strapping on your running shoes only to discover that your Fitbit’s battery is low. Even the most power-hungry Fitbits can hold a charge for 7-10 hours, and some can even last for months.
Fitbits and heart rate monitors
Fitbits use LED technology to detect blood flow and monitor heart rate. Heart rate monitoring is a crucial consideration for some runners who are working on their endurance. Knowing your physical limits and heart health can help you improve your run benchmarks.
Touch screen vs. no touch screen
The benefit of a touch screen is that it will allow you easier access to the Fitbit’s features. Switching songs, interacting with notifications and customizing your preferences are all easier with a touch screen. The tradeoff for increased usability is that touch screens offer shorter battery life, feel bulkier against your wrist and cost more.
Comfort
A clunky or poor-fitting fitness tracker can mess up your rhythm and even bruise your wrist. While Fitbits are known to be comfortable and discreet, your experience may vary. For Fitbit smartwatches, there are alternative band options to personalize your experience and comfort.
Extra features
Fitbit is an established name in the running community. The brand now offers products that include sleep tracking, work management and quick payment. Individual runners will need to determine if this additional functionality meets their needs.
Fitbit running watches
Smartwatch trackers
Fitbit’s newest offering, the Sense, is designed to be an advanced health smartwatch. It features an entire suite of tools to help manage stress, including a blood oxygen monitor and breath coaching. Sold by Best Buy, Amazon, Macy’s, Kohl’s and Dick’s
The Versa 3 is Fitbit’s flagship model, with six days of battery life, added GPS and a comfortable fit. The Versa 3 offers GPS, heart-rate monitoring, fast charge capabilities and connectivity with essential fitness apps. Sold by Amazon, Best Buy, Macy’s, Kohl’s and Dick’s
If you are willing to go without the bright display, GPS tracking and software upgrades of the Versa 3, then the Versa 2 is a great option. It is a highly proficient fitness tracker with solid smartwatch features. Sold by Amazon, Best Buy, Macy’s and Kohl’s
Fitbit’s first attempt at a true smartwatch, the Ionic, was released in 2018 and has features that still impress today, including a GPS and a stylish boxy design. Some users have complained about a few bugs and polish issues with the Ionic. Sold by Amazon
Trackers
With a built-in GPS tracker and heart rate monitor, this tracker is one of Fitbit’s most popular trackers. It’s sleek, modern and comes with popular features like GPS, which will allow you to go phone-free on your run. Sold by Amazon, Best Buy, Macy’s, Kohl’s and Dick’s
Barebones and straight-forward, the Inspire 2 offers everything you need in a tracker and nothing more. It is sleek, small, highly affordable and comes with impressive battery life. Sold by Amazon, Best Buy, Macy’s, Kohl’s and Dick’s
Similar to the Fitbit Charge 4 in design and function, this 2019 tracker is a phenomenal bang-for-your-buck device with long battery life and solid waterproofing. The most significant factor when choosing between the Charge 3 and Charge 4 is on-board GPS. The Fitbit Charge 3 still requires you to bring a phone with you to track your routes and trails. Sold by Amazon
If you’re looking for a child-friendly tracker, we’d suggest the Ace 3. It’s designed with parental controls and motivational challenges for kids 6 years old and up. Sold by Amazon, Best Buy and Macy’s
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PCG team starts tests, inspections of 2nd 97-meter MRRV in Japan
A Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) team started the "harbor acceptance tests and inspections" of the second 97-meter multi-role response vessel (MRRV) in Japan on Thursday.
The acceptance tests and inspections at the Shimonoseki Shipyard in Yamaguchi Prefecture will run until May 26.
During this period, the PCG team will assess the functionality, quality, and acceptability of works, equipment, machinery, parts, and systems installed onboard the vessel.
Commander Patrick Babag, the vessel's commanding officer, said the harbor acceptance tests and inspections aim to ensure the vessel complies with the contract technical specifications before delivering to the Philippines.
After the test and inspection, the vessel will depart from Japan on May 27 and is expected to arrive in the Philippines on June 1. It will be commissioned into the Coast Guard service as Barko ng Republika ng Pilipinas (BRP) Melchora Aquino.
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) acquired the two units of the 97-meter MRRV under the Maritime Safety Capability Improvement Project Phase II, funded by Official Development Assistance (ODA).
The MRRVs which are modeled after the Japan Coast Guard Kunigami-class vessels have a speed of not less than 24 knots, and endurance of not less than 4,000 nautical miles.
The first unit of the 97-meter MRRV was formally commissioned to PCG service as BRP Teresa Magbanua on May 6.
BRP Teresa Magbanua and with BRP Gabriela Silang, BRP Malapascua; and BRP Cape Engaño are joining this year's Regional Marine Pollution Exercise in the vicinity of waters off Makassar, Indonesia which starts Sunday. Robina Asido/DMS | https://www.manila-shimbun.com/category/english/news264319.html | 2022-05-23T02:44:07Z | https://www.manila-shimbun.com/category/english/news264319.html | true | 1 |
Steven Bert Bairstow, 74, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at his home in Summerfield. He was a native of Waukegan, Illinois, graduate of Lake Weir High School, Florida Technological University and Texas Southern School of Law. Mr. Bairstow was an attorney in Houston TX (1978-1990), Fort Myers Beach, FL (1991-1993) and Belleview, FL (1993 until his retirement in 2018). Steve volunteered with Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida’s Volunteer Lawyers Project and received the 2010 Richard D. Custureri Pro Bono Service Award. He was active in Belleview Kiwanis and Belleview Chamber of Commerce, holding several offices. He received the Chamber of Commerce 1995 Outstanding Businessperson of the Year award and Lifetime Achievement Award for 2000-2001. He served as Belleview City Commissioner from 1992-2002 and as Belleview Mayor from 2002-2005. Steve was always ready to help. | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2605957624879/marion-county-firefighters-battle-four-acre-brush-fire-on-maricamp-road | 2022-05-23T02:45:51Z | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2605957624879/marion-county-firefighters-battle-four-acre-brush-fire-on-maricamp-road | true | 1 |
TOKYO – The documentary film about the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics premiered on Monday, shown to reporters and other invited guests in the Japanese capital.
Produced by Japanese director Naomi Kawase, the 120-minute film looks at the Olympics primarily from the point of view of the athletes — but not just the winning athletes.
After Tokyo, the film will be shown on Wednesday at the Cannes Film Festival in the Bunuel Theatre, named for Spanish-born iconoclastic filmmaker Luis Bunuel.
“The Olympics are not just about getting prizes, being first and going after a victory that is right before you in the moment,” Kawase said in a recent interview. “I tried also to depict the pursuit of becoming winners in life.”
Kawase has also made another film looking at events away from the athletes, which has been called “Side B.” It will be debut at an unspecified date.
Kawase said she made the film in two parts because, after the Games were postponed by the pandemic, her subject became more complex.
The film looks at refugee athletes, and athletes who have defected. She also touched on gender equality, athletes competing as mothers, and covered the resignation of Yoshiro Mori as president of the local organizing committee.
Mori, a former Japanese prime minister, stepped down five months before the Olympics opened after making derogatory comments about women, saying they “talk too much.”
The documentary of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics by Kon Ichikawa, titled “Tokyo Olympiad,” is generally regarded as one of the most important in the genre. Also in that category is Leni Riefenstahl’s “Olympia” from the 1936 Berlin Games.
Kawase said she was honored to follow in the footsteps of Ichikawa and tried to show what was visible, and also what is beyond being seen.
“I was moved by how human beings achieve the pinnacle of physical beauty,” Kawase said. “I felt they were so beautiful watching them; all the athletes, not just the winners. And the time they devoted to get there was also beautiful.”
The Kawase documentary is titled simply the “Official Film of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.” She was named in 2018 to produce the film, which looks at the postponement in March of 2020 and the turmoil leading up to the opening — largely without fans — on July 23, 2021 — and the closing on Aug. 8.
In a synopsis, Cannes said the film took 750 days to shoot with 5,000 hours of filming.
It captures “not only the athletes gathered from all over the world, but also their families, people involved in the Games, volunteers, medial personnel, and protesters shouting for the cancellation of the Olympics. The film shows the passion and anguish that came out of these Olympic Games.”
Kawase is highly acclaimed and became the youngest director to receive the Camera d’Or prize at the Cannes Film Festival with her 1997 film “Suzaku.”
Her best known recent films are “Sweet Bean” and “Still the Water.”
The documentary is financed by the International Olympic Committee and the local organizing committee, and is a requirement under the hosting contract.
Toshiro Muto, the CEO of the Tokyo organizing committee, said when Kawase was introduced four years ago that the IOC owns the copyright to the film and “has the right to make key decisions in the creation of the film.”
Kawase said she has been affected by Russia's invasion or Ukraine, asking herself the meaning of entertainment amid the killing in war.
“I hope when people see this film 50 years from now, 100 years from now, they will understand the importance of protecting that bit of happiness — so small it can fit in the palm of your hand.”
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SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 3 Evening" game were:
1-4-6
(one, four, six)
¶ Ticket-holders with all three winning numbers in the order given win the top prize. Lesser amounts are also awarded to ticket-holders with other varying combinations of the winning numbers. | https://www.trumbulltimes.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-3-Evening-game-17191281.php | 2022-05-23T02:53:00Z | https://www.trumbulltimes.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-3-Evening-game-17191281.php | true | null |
Last Monday, Malcolm Nance, an MSNBC talking head and former sailor in the United States Navy, showed up on the channel by satellite from Ukraine, dressed to kill. He wielded an assault rifle and wore full-camo military dress, including a ballistic helmet, and U.S. and Ukrainian flag patches. About a month ago, he said, he decided he was “done talking.” He then talked about how he had joined Ukraine’s international legion to help the country “fight [against Russia’s] war of extermination—an existential war.” Others have traced a similar journey. Andy Milburn, a journalist and ex-Marine who stopped writing and began training Ukrainians for combat, wrote an article about how he, too, was finished writing articles about Ukraine. “It just started to seem so frivolous,” he wrote, solemnly. “I didn’t want to be an observer.” | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2605964042860/sweden-finland-push-ahead-with-nato-bids-as-turkey-objects | 2022-05-23T02:53:33Z | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2605964042860/sweden-finland-push-ahead-with-nato-bids-as-turkey-objects | false | 217 |
By DAN GELSTON
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Mookie Betts stumbled rounding second base – a rare misstep for one of baseball’s most all-around All-Stars — and braced his fall with his left hand. Betts popped up clutching his left arm as he bounced back to second.
His stinger temporarily gave the Dodgers quite a scare.
His right arm was at full strength and with one throw, he helped keep Los Angeles’ wining streak alive.
Betts homered, doubled and singled, knocked in three runs, threw out the potential go-ahead run at the plate and sparked the Los Angeles Dodgers to their seventh straight win, 7-4 over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night.
“That’s why he’s one of the best players in baseball,” manager Dave Roberts said. “What he did in the box, what he did in right field, he’s just playing elite baseball right now. We need every bit of it.”
Betts, the five-time All-Star and 2018 AL MVP, about did it all with his arm and at the plate to help the Dodgers rally from a 4-1 hole. He also drew a walk.
Betts has reached base in 20 of 21 games, batting .333 (29 for 87) with seven doubles, seven homers, 18 RBIs, 22 runs and a 1.041 OPS in that stretch.
“Once I kind of changed my mind just to enjoy the process in working each and every day, let the game be the game, it’s kind of come out being pretty good,” Betts said.
Gavin Lux lined the go-ahead single to right over a drawn-in infield in the eighth inning for a 5-4 lead. Cody Bellinger scored on Searanthony Dominguez’s wild pitch to make it 6-4.
José Alvarado (0-1) allowed two hits to open the eighth and took the loss. Daniel Hudson (2-3) pitched 1 1/3 scoreless inning of relief and earned the win. Craig Kimbrel, the last of eight Dodgers pitchers, worked a scoreless ninth for his ninth save.
Austin Barnes hit his fourth homer of the year in the ninth for a 7-4 lead.
Betts preserved a tie game for the Dodgers in the seventh after the Phillies loaded the bases with one out. Hudson retired Alec Bohm on a low liner to right and Betts’ one-hop throw easily beat a sliding Odubel Herrera at the plate for the double play. What made the inning-ending out more painful for the Phillies, had Herrera stayed at third, Bryce Harper would have hit with the bases loaded.
“I figured he was going to take a chance,” Betts said. “I was just ready for it.”
Phillies manager Joe Girardi said he was “OK” with third base coach Dusty Wathan sending Herrera home.
“That’s a good outfielder. He made a really good throw,” Girardi said.
Betts has three outfield assists in 37 games this season after totaling only two from 2020-2021 in 168 outfield games.
Harper went 1 for 4 as the designated hitter in his first game in a week. The 2021 NL MVP was one of the hottest hitters in baseball before he was forced out of the lineup. He won NL player of the week honors for batting .609 (14 for 23) with three homers, six doubles, eight RBIs and a 1.904 OPS in six games, three of them at Dodger Stadium.
Harper had a platelet-rich plasma injection in his right elbow and the lingering soreness kept him out of five straight games.
The Phillies bats had been slumbering, with just four runs scored and three losses over the first four games of the homestand without Harper. Perhaps buoyed by Harper’s return, the Phillies scored four runs through four innings in a bullpen game for the Dodgers.
Leading 1-0 in the second, Bohm hit a two-run homer, his third of the season, off Mitch White for a 3-1 lead.
Kyle Schwarber, batting only .199 entering the game, hit a solo shot in the fourth for a 4-1 lead. Schwarber’s homer tied him for first in the National League with 10. It was only his second at home and first since opening day.
Aaron Nola couldn’t hold the lead and still has not won since opening day.
Betts was Nola’s nemesis in this one. Betts crushed his ninth homer of the season into the left field seats in the third and tied the game 1-all. One Phillies fan unimpressed by the souvenir chucked the ball back onto the field.
Betts added a two-run double in the fifth that pulled the Dodgers to 4-3 but he took a hard stumble as he rounded second base trying for a triple. Betts made it back to the bag and a trainer and Roberts checked on their star slugger. Betts said he was fine and stayed in the game.
“Yeah, that was scary,” Roberts said.
Betts said his shoulder went numb for a moment until it came back to life.
Good news for the Dodgers.
“That’s a great player having a great night. The thing about Mookie is, there’s nothing he can’t do,” Girardi said.
Nola, who struck out nine in 5 1/3 innings, gave up the lead in the sixth on Will Smith’s fourth homer of the year that made it 4-4.
UP NEXT
The Phillies send RHP Zach Eflin (1-3, 3.90 ERA) to the mound against Dodgers RHP Tony Gonsolin (4-0, 1.64).
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SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Jackson Yueill scored one minute into the second half to help the San Jose Earthquakes earn a 1-1 draw with Sporting Kansas City on Sunday.
Jamiro Monteiro got an assist on the equalizer for San Jose (3-5-5).
Johnny Russell scored in the 45th minute to give Sporting KC (3-7-4) the lead at halftime. Sporting KC picked up just its second point away from home this season.
The Earthquakes outshot Sporting KC 18-5 with a 5-2 edge in shots on goal.
JT Marcinkowski saved one of the two shots he faced for the Earthquakes. Tim Melia made four saves for Sporting KC.
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Moderate livelihood fishery launched by First Nation in Cape Breton
A Nova Scotia First Nation has launched a moderate livelihood lobster fishery in Cape Breton with approval from the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans.
The department issued a statement Friday saying it came to an understanding with the We'koqma'q First Nation that authorizes fishers in the community to harvest and sell their catch in accordance with the Netukulimk Livelihood Fisheries Plan.
The understanding is linked to the 1999 Supreme Court of Canada decision that affirmed the treaty right of Indigenous harvesters to fish for a moderate livelihood, but the court later clarified that Ottawa could regulate the treaty right for conservation and other limited purposes.
A statement from We'koqma'q Chief Annie Bernard-Daisley says the time for such an agreement has come, adding Mi'kmaw harvesters should be able to exercise their rights "without fear of their gear and equipment being seized."
A number of Mi'kmaw fishing traps have previously been seized by DFO officers or targeted in acts of alleged vandalism.
We'koqma'q is now the sixth First Nation to come to an agreement with Ottawa for moderate livelihood fishing in Nova Scotia, along with Potlotek, Pictou Landing, Acadia, Bear River and Annapolis Valley.
The understanding between the DFO and We'koqma'q limits fishers to 210 traps in each of two designated fishing zones where lobster stock is considered to be in the "Healthy Zone," said the department of fisheries' release.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 22, 2022.
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EXCLUSIVE: Holy Spider, the Ali Abbasi-directed Iranian serial killer thriller, is in talks for a deal for U.S. rights with Utopia, the U.S. sales and distribution firm owned by Robert Schwartzman and Cole Harper. The provocative Cannes Competition film premiered today on the Croisette to strong applause and positive notices.
CAA Media Finance is brokering the domestic deal while Wild Bunch is handling sales on the film about a serial killer who is killing sex workers in the holy city of Mashhad, a pilgrimage destination (and the second largest city in Iran). Based on a true story, the film centers on a female journalist from Tehran who is trying to track the killer down – and who faces a lot of opposition from the authorities, as many secretly support the “spider killer” for removing a scandalous element.
Pic is written by Abbasi and Afshin Kamran Bahrami, and stars Zar Amir Ebrahimi and Mehdi Bajestani. Producers are Sol Bondy (The Tale) and Jacob Jarek (Speak No Evil).
Iranian-Danish director Abbasi won the Un Certain Regard competition several years ago for his Swedish troll movie Border.
The acquisition marks the biggest deal to date for the upstart Utopia, formed in 2019 with a “filmmaker first” approach. Previous releases include Sharp Stick, American Dharma and Mickey And The Bear. | https://www.thehamdenjournal.com/world/utopia-nearing-deal-for-ali-abbasis-cannes-film-holy-spider-the-hamden-journal/194909/ | 2022-05-23T02:57:51Z | https://www.thehamdenjournal.com/world/utopia-nearing-deal-for-ali-abbasis-cannes-film-holy-spider-the-hamden-journal/194909/ | true | 1 |
A small suburban street in the heart of Shellharbour has been named Street of the Year in the city's Good Neighbour Awards on Friday.
Tuan Street in Blackbutt is a connecting route from Pioneer Drive to Glider Avenue, and was given the award because of its neighbourly love.
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"The whole street looks out for one another and you don't need to know everyone by name," one of the residents said in their nomination.
"I've lived here for over 25 years, some in the street longer, some are a lot less but you know that they are looking out for one another."
Meantime, Petra Medcalf of Albion Park Rail was honoured with the Good Neighbour of the Year awards, after being nominated by her elderly neighbours of 28 years.
The Good Neighbour Awards were launched on Neighbour Day, an annual celebration that aims to increase positive and sustainable social connections between people and communities throughout Australia.
Shellharbour City Mayor Chris Homer said that the awards highlighted the powerful impact a strong sense of community could have on families and individuals.
"Each year council recognises and pays thanks to all the good neighbours in Shellharbour for their time, effort and willingness to assist others," he said.
"Good neighbours help improve safety and the overall quality of life in our community and build the communities you want to live in, one relationship at a time."
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VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican’s sprawling financial trial may not have produced any convictions yet or any new smoking guns as prosecutors work through a first round of questioning of the 10 suspects accused of fleecing the Holy See of tens of millions of euros.
But testimony so far has provided plenty of insights into how the Vatican operates, with a cast of characters worthy of a Dan Brown thriller or a Shakespearean tragicomedy. Recent hearings showed a church bureaucracy that used espionage, allowed outsiders with unverified qualifications to gain access to the Apostolic Palace and relied on a pervasive mantra of sparing the pope responsibility — until someone’s neck was on the line.
Here are some revelations so far in this unusual airing of the Vatican’s dirty laundry:
WHAT’S THE TRIAL ABOUT?
The investigation was borne of the secretariat of state’s 350 million-euro ($370 million) investment in a London property, which was such a debacle that the Vatican sold the building this year at a cumulative loss of more than 200 million euros ($210 million).
Prosecutors have accused Italian brokers, the Vatican’s longtime money manager and Vatican officials of swindling the Holy See out of tens of millions in fees and commissions and of extorting it of 15 million euros (nearly $16 million) to finally get control of the London building.
Pope Francis wanted a trial to show his willingness to crack down on alleged financial impropriety. Three years on, though, the investigation has cast an unwelcome spotlight on some of Francis’ own decisions and how Vatican monsignors managed a 600 million-euro ($630 million) asset portfolio with little external oversight or expertise.
WHAT ABOUT THE TANGENTS?
The original investigation has spawned tangents, including one in which a once-powerful cardinal, Angelo Becciu, is accused of embezzlement for having donated 125,000 euros ($130,000) in Vatican money to a Sardinian charity run by his brother.
Linked to him is another codefendant, Cecilia Marogna, a security analyst who is accused of embezzling 575,000 euros (over $600,000) that Becciu had intended as payment to liberate a Colombian nun held hostage by al-Qaida militants. They both deny wrongdoing, as do the other defendants.
SPIES, SPIES EVERYWHERE
Marogna’s story, detailed for the first time last week, is a remarkable tale which, if corroborated, would be a chapter of its own in the storied history of Vatican diplomacy.
She and Becciu say she gained entry in the Apostolic Palace on the basis of an email she wrote Becciu in 2015 about security concerns. Based on her grasp of geopolitics and apparent connections to Italian intelligence, she became an adviser to Becciu, then the No. 2 in the secretariat of state.
According to her statement, Marogna became a conduit to Becciu for everything from Russian emissaries seeking the return of holy relics to efforts by Catalonia’s separatist leader to establish a channel of communication with the Vatican.
Becciu testified that he turned to Marogna in 2017 after a Colombian nun was kidnapped in Mali, and Marogna suggested that a British intelligence firm could help liberate her. Becciu testified that Francis approved spending up to 1 million euros for the operation and insisted that it be kept secret even from the Vatican’s own intelligence chief.
The tale suggests Becciu, with the pope’s approval, created a parallel Vatican intelligence operation using an Italian freelancer.
It’s not the only instance of espionage that pose questions about the Vatican’s status as a sovereign state: Becciu testified last week that Francis himself ordered the ouster of the Vatican’s first auditor general because he had hired an external firm to spy on the Vatican hierarchy, whom he suspected of wrongdoing.
In previous testimony, a Vatican official told prosecutors that Becciu’s replacement, Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra, had brought members of the Italian secret service into the Holy See t o sweep his office for bugs, again bypassing the Vatican’s own gendarmes.
MONSIGNOR PERLASCA MAKES A CAMEO APPEARANCE
No figure in the trial is as intriguing as Monsignor Alberto Perlasca, who was the chief internal money manager in the secretariat of state, responsible for the Vatican’s equivalent of a sovereign wealth fund with estimated assets of 600 million euros (around $630 million).
It was Perlasca who recommended certain investments or advised against them, and it was he who signed the contracts in late 2018 giving Italian broker Gianluigi Torzi operative control of the London property. The basis for the extortion charge against Torzi is prosecutors’ allegation that he pulled a fast one on the Vatican to gain that control and only relinquished it after getting paid 15 million euros (nearly $16 million).
Perlasca was at first a prime suspect in the case. But after his first round of questioning in April 2020, Perlasca fired his lawyer, changed his story and began cooperating with prosecutors.
Despite his involvement in all the deals under investigation, Perlasca escaped indictment. Last week, the tribunal let him join the trial as an injured party, enabling him to possibly recover civil damages.
Hours after tribunal president Giupseppe Pignatone admitted him as a civil party, Perlasca showed up at the tribunal unannounced, sat in the front row of the public gallery and declared “I’m not moving.”
Prosecutor Alessandro Diddi immediately objected and Pignatone ordered him to leave, which he did.
SPARE THE POPE AT ALL COSTS
Many of the defendants have testified that, at key junctions, Francis wasn’t only informed of the issues but approved them, including the crucial moment in which the Vatican had to decide whether to try to sue Torzi to get the London property or pay him off.
Several witnesses and defendants have said Francis wanted to “turn the page” and negotiate a deal. Prosecutors say Francis was essentially duped by his own underlings, and they subsequently obtained from Francis four, secret executive decrees giving them carte blanche to investigate in ways the defense says violated the suspects’ legal guarantees and basic human rights.
But blaming the pope marks an unusual development, since Vatican culture generally seeks to spare the pope responsibility for anything that goes wrong.
Becciu explained this tradition during his testimony by invoking its Latin phrase “In odiosis non faceat nomen pontificis,” roughly meaning that the pope shouldn’t be drawn into unpleasant matters.
Becciu responded to a question about why the pope only approved of financial decisions orally, not in writing.
“I’m from the old school … where you try to protect the pope, protect his moral authority without involving him too much in earthly matters. This doesn’t mean not informing him, but not giving him the responsibility for certain decisions,” he said.
Becciu kept to that until Francis released him from the pontifical secret so he could testify in his own defense. Becciu then revealed that Francis himself had authorized the Colombian nun liberation operation and had ordered the resignation of the auditor-general.
The week ended with the testimony of one of Perlasca’s deputies, Fabrizio Tirabassi, who explained how investment decisions were made and the origins of the London property deal. His lawyers said Tirabassi’s testimony proved that there was no crime in the deal.
“The only mystery of this story is why someone wanted to have a trial about an issue that the hierarchs of the Holy See wanted to conclude with a deal,” the lawyers said. | https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/international/vatican-airs-dirty-laundry-in-trial-over-london-property/ | 2022-05-23T03:32:33Z | https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/international/vatican-airs-dirty-laundry-in-trial-over-london-property/ | false | 13 |
Which ‘Monsters, Inc.’ shirts are best?
“Monsters, Inc.” is among the most popular Disney movies produced by Pixar Animation Studios. If you or someone in your life wants to show off their love for the movie, what better way than with a “Monsters, Inc.” shirt? The problem is finding a quality shirt among cheap knockoffs.
Always look for officially licensed “Monsters, Inc.” shirts and pay attention to the design, color, cut and size. If you’re looking for a well-made shirt with a nice design, the Disney Pixar “Monsters, Inc.” Group Poster T-shirt is the top choice.
What to know before you buy a ‘Monsters, Inc.’ shirt
Design
The whole point of buying a “Monsters, Inc.” shirt is for an awesome “Monsters, Inc.” design, so you may need to shop around to find one you love. It’s impossible to pick a definitive best design since it’s extremely subjective. One person’s favorite shirt might be another person’s least favorite. You can, however, think about what kind of design you might like. Do you want it to feature all your favorite characters or just one? Would you like it to feature the name of the movie, a slogan or no text at all? Considering this will help you narrow down your choices.
Size
Getting the right fit is an important part of buying a shirt. Many “Monsters, Inc.” shirts are available in both adult and kids’ sizes, but some are only available in one or the other. You might already have an idea of the size that you or the person you’re buying for wears but it’s a good idea to consult the sizing chart. Sizing can vary widely between different brands, so a large from one manufacturer can be an inch or two smaller than a large from another manufacturer. Taking your measurements and comparing them to the size chart will allow you to get the perfect fit.
Cut
Adult “Monsters, Inc.” shirts are often divided into T-shirts for women and T-shirts for men. This gendered division of clothing is outdated, but “women’s” shirts are generally slim fit while “men’s” shirts have a straight cut. Of course, people of any gender can choose either shirt cut depending on their preferences. The sizing can vary between slim and classic cuts, so check the sizing chart before buying.
What to look for in a quality ‘Monsters, Inc.’ shirt
Sleeve length
Most “Monsters, Inc.” shirts are short sleeve T-shirts, but if you prefer a long sleeve shirt, you can find a handful of options, though you may need to shop around a little. If you like long sleeve shirts but you can only find a short sleeve “Monsters, Inc.” shirt that you like, you always have the option of wearing it over the top of a plain long sleeve shirt.
Material
Many “Monsters, Inc.” shirts are made from 100% cotton, which is breathable and tends to wash well. Some, however, are made from a cotton-poly blend. The added polyester can make shirts feel warmer on hot days but it generally won’t affect the feel of the shirt.
Color
Think about what background color you’d like your shirt to be. You can find “Monsters, Inc.” shirts in a range of colors from basic black and white to more vibrant hues.
How much you can expect to spend on ‘Monsters, Inc.’ shirts
“Monsters, Inc.” shirts generally cost somewhere between $15-$30, but most cost roughly $20-$25.
‘Monsters, Inc.’ shirt FAQ
How do you care for a ‘Monsters, Inc.’ shirt?
A. Printed shirts are a little trickier to care for than plain shirts because the print can crack or fade if you don’t wash them correctly. It’s generally best to wash and dry them inside out to protect the print. Wash on a cool wash and preferably line dry when possible. If you must use a tumble dryer,
What characters can you find on ‘Monsters, Inc.’ shirts?
A. “Monsters, Inc.” shirts often feature several of the most popular characters on them, such as Mike Wazowski, Sulley and Boo. Some shirts focus on just one character, which is most often a main character, but occasionally a supporting character such as Randall or Celia. You might not be able to find T-shirts featuring every “Monsters, Inc.” character, but most of the best-known characters are represented.
What’s the best ‘Monsters, Inc.’ shirt to buy?
Top ‘Monsters, Inc.’ shirt
Disney Pixar “Monsters, Inc.” Group Poster T-shirt
What you need to know: This is a great choice of “Monsters, Inc.” shirt for kids and adults featuring Mike, Sulley and Boo.
What you’ll love: It comes in a wide range of youth and adult sizes, with adult sizes available in classic and slim fits. You can choose from six colors, so there’s something to suit most buyers. Solid colors are 100% cotton while heather colors are 90% cotton.
What you should consider: Some consumers report that the shirt shrinks in the wash, so be sure to wash on cool.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top ‘Monsters, Inc.’ shirt for the money
Disney Pixar Monsters, Inc. Group Halloween Silhouettes T-shirt
What you need to know: This is a Halloween-themed “Monsters, Inc.” shirt featuring silhouettes of Sulley, Boo and Mike.
What you’ll love: You can buy this T-shirt in six colors and in a great range of youth and adult sizes. It’s officially licensed, so you can be sure of its quality.
What you should consider: It has a Halloween look to it, so some may not want to wear it all year, though plenty of people probably would.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Disney “Monsters, Inc.” Mike Wazowski T-shirt
What you need to know: This green shirt emblazoned with Mike’s facial features is bound to receive compliments.
What you’ll love: Buyers can choose from T-shirts in two shades of green, both of which are made from 100% cotton. This T-shirt comes in adult classic and slim fit sizes, as well as youth sizes.
What you should consider: The fabric is slightly thin.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Man found shot to death outside vehicle in Statesville, police say
STATESVILLE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A 40-year-old man was found shot dead outside of a vehicle in Statesville, according to the Statesville Police Department.
Authorities said the shooting happened in the 900 block of Fifth Street.
Officers arrived at the scene and found Breon Tucker outside of a vehicle.
Man who escaped NC prison found near Lake Lure, officials sayPolice said detectives are investigating the incident as a homicide.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Statesville Police Department at 704-878-3406.
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A conventional answer, of course, would name Brexit, Boris Johnson or the DUP, and it would contain an undeniable element of truth.
The UK’s decision to leave the EU opened up the issue of how and where a trade border would operate between the two jurisdictions.
This question was answered in the most inept, least appropriate way, but it was asked only because of the referendum result.
Boris Johnson, infamously, agreed to a protocol that divided up his own country, after promising that he would do no such thing.
Subsequently, with trademark confidence, he airily pooh-poohed people who pointed out the potential mayhem that his deal contained.
For the DUP’s part, in the weeks leading up to the protocol, it okayed a regulatory border between Great Britain and Northern Ireland. And, before that, it missed numerous opportunities to use its influence to persuade the Conservatives that any barrier within the UK was unacceptable.
It’s usually forgotten though, that there is a lot more blame to go around.
Many actors took many decisions, following the Brexit vote, that meant they cannot escape responsibility for the problems we face today.
It’s particularly ironic, for example, that Theresa May is so keen to criticise her successor and excuse her own performance in office.
She was, after all, the first UK prime minister to agree to a border down the Irish Sea. Her sympathisers now claim that her ‘backstop’ deal would have prevented Northern Ireland’s estrangement from Great Britain, but that argument ignores the contents of the original Withdrawal Agreement.
The whole point of the ‘backstop’ was that it would kick in if and when the rest of the UK started to ‘diverge’ from EU rules and regulations.
At that point, almost every feature of Boris’s eventual protocol — customs posts, checks on goods, paperwork and the rest — was supposed to appear.
Mrs May used Northern Ireland as a ruse to try to tie the whole of Britain closely to the EU, without actually arguing for a ‘soft Brexit’, which she knew was unpopular with many MPs in her own party.
The idea that unionists should have supported her deal, because it might, in theory, have delayed aspects of the sea border, doesn’t make sense even considered in retrospect.
Theresa May was not alone in invoking Northern Ireland’s peace process deceptively to get her own way.
Many keen ‘remainers’, and even some unionists in Northern Ireland, thought it was worth using our sensitive position to protect the UK’s links to Brussels. They included MPs who supported the ‘Benn Act’, which was designed to prevent Brexit, if the government could not reach an agreement with the European Commission before the end of 2019.
Lord Frost and other Tories eventually argued that this legislation explained why Boris Johnson signed off a bad deal for Northern Ireland, rather than leave the whole UK in the EU, as the deadline approached.
Brussels was an even more blatant culprit when it came to fomenting this crisis. It knew that Northern Ireland’s constitutional position was an explosive issue, but it identified the province as a weak point in the UK’s negotiating position and exploited it ruthlessly.
The Republic of Ireland, and Irish nationalism more generally, saw the opportunity to create an all-Ireland economy and weaken our economic and political bonds with Great Britain.
Dublin, in particular, knew that it was pursuing an outcome that unionists could not accept and that would potentially destabilise Northern Ireland. But its politicians, particularly Leo Varadkar and Simon Coveney, chose to court anti-British feeling among voters and take a populist standpoint, rather than urge caution and responsibility from Brussels.
Pro-EU liberals in Northern Ireland, like the Alliance Party, cannot act as if they are blameless either.
Even if you accept, as they claim, that the UK cannot leave the single market without creating a ‘hard border’ somewhere (and that is just because the EU says so), they quite consciously decided that their priority was to protect our links to Brussels and Dublin at the expense of our place in the British internal market and the Union.
They knew that our economy was linked intricately to the rest of the UK, but their ideological affiliations to the EU trumped any practical considerations. Scarcely once have they urged Brussels, in public at least, to show sensitivity or to act with restraint, given Northern Ireland’s circumstances.
Their role has been to cheerlead the European Commission’s negotiators and berate the Westminster government at every possible opportunity. They gave the EU so-called ‘cross community’ cover to pursue the hardest, most inflexible policies at Northern Ireland’s expense.
Now, at least, there is nobody left who believes that the protocol is working properly. Unionists and, with varying degrees of consistency, the government, are trying to change it, but the EU and its supporters don’t appear to want to solve this crisis. | https://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/opinion/columnists/owen-polley-many-culprits-are-to-blame-for-irish-sea-border-3704416 | 2022-05-23T03:55:57Z | https://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/opinion/columnists/owen-polley-many-culprits-are-to-blame-for-irish-sea-border-3704416 | true | 1 |
China iron ore futures jump nearly 7% after India hikes export duties
By Min Zhang and Enrico Dela Cruz
May 23 (Reuters) - Benchmark iron ore futures in China rose about 7% in early trade on Monday, tracking their biggest daily jump in two-and-a-half months, after India increased export duties on some commodities to rein in broadening inflationary pressures.
Asia's third-largest economy raised export duties for iron ore and steel intermediates, with new iron ores and concentrates tariffs increased to 50% from 30% and duties on pellets hiked to 45% from zero. The government also removed import tariffs for coking coal and coke.
India is one of the major non-mainstream iron ore suppliers for China, accounting for nearly 3% of China's total imports in 2021.
However, China's purchase from the country fell sharply in the first four months of this year due to increasing demand in India and falling iron ore prices.
"Impact from the changes in iron ore export tariffs in India is not that significant," said Cheng Peng, an analyst with SinoSteel Futures.
"The key issue is on the supply side, and that would have bigger impact on market expectations (that India could offset disruptions caused by the Ukraine-Russia conflict)."
The most-traded iron ore futures on the Dalian Commodity Exchange, for September delivery, were up 4.4% at 864 yuan ($129.18) a tonne, as of 0208 GMT, after rising as much as 6.9% to 884 yuan, their highest May 6, in early trade.
Singapore iron ore futures, for June delivery, rose 1.4% to $136 a tonne.
Other steelmaking ingredients on the Dalian bourse were mixed, with coking coal falling 0.9% to 2,610 yuan a tonne while coke prices jumped 1.2% to 3,437 yuan per tonne.
Steel rebar on the Shanghai Futures Exchange, for October delivery, edged up 0.2% to 4,622 yuan a tonne and hot-rolled coils gained 0.3% to 4,762 yuan per tonne.
Shanghai stainless steel futures declined 1.9% to 18,595 yuan a tonne. ($1 = 6.6883 Chinese yuan) (Reporting by Min Zhang in Beijing and Enrico Dela Cruz in Manila; Editing by Subhranshu Sahu) | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-10844013/China-iron-ore-futures-jump-nearly-7-India-hikes-export-duties.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-05-23T03:56:31Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-10844013/China-iron-ore-futures-jump-nearly-7-India-hikes-export-duties.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | true | 4 |
Nationwide calls for prayer that the Supreme Court will overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision have been echoed in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, as the archdiocese also looks to expand prayer ministry options for pregnant and post-abortive women.
In response to the recent leak of the draft Supreme Court decision, the subsequent protests and attacks on Catholic churches and pro-life centers, Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles and Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore released a joint statement from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) instructing Catholics to pray the Rosary on Friday, May 13. Archbishop Gomez is the president of the USCCB; Archbishop Lori leads the conference’s pro-life committee.
“In the midst of current tensions, we invite Catholics around the country to join us in fasting and praying the Rosary on Friday, May 13, the Memorial of Our Lady of Fatima,” they said.
The bishops requested that people pray not only for the conversion of those who advocate for abortion but for the country and that the government will “be dedicated to seeking the common good and protecting the dignity and rights of the human person, from conception to natural death.”
On May 10, in his weekly communication to the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki reiterated the need to pray for these conversions.
“We must also pray to change the minds and hearts of our society, so that life is affirmed from conception to natural death,” he said. “As we are vilified by our critics like the Apostles, let us be proud that God has seen fit for us to stand for life and profess our faith to love one another.”
Archbishop Listecki wrote that while the decision in the Supreme Court is presently unknown, what is known is that the Church “will always be pro-life” and “we will be pro-women.”
“We must work always to make sure women understand they have options that allow them to support the life of (the) child they bear,” he said.
Among the ways the archdiocese is working to assist women during pregnancy is a series of new prayer and charitable initiatives — regardless of whether abortion is declared illegal in the state.
While Wisconsin is one of several states to have a pre-Roe ban on abortion still on the books, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul said in December 2021 that he would not enforce this ban.
Whatever the Supreme Court eventually decides in the case, and whatever happens in Wisconsin, there will be numerous Masses and Holy Hours throughout the archdiocese immediately following the decision.
“Regardless of the decision in the Dobbs case, priests and deacons will be holding Masses and Holy Hours shortly after the decision is officially made public,” Dcn. Jim Matthias, the director of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee’s Respect Life Ministry, told the Catholic Herald.
Dcn. Matthias added that these Masses and Holy Hours “are not celebratory,” should the Supreme Court rule in favor of Dobbs, but “will ask for God’s mercy in lieu of the 63 million lives lost to abortion.”
Project Rachel, a nationwide, diocesan-based program that assists those who have been involved with abortion, will soon be making a return to the archdiocese, said Dcn. Matthias.
“We are in the final stages of bringing back Project Rachel to the archdiocese,” he said. “The program offers counseling, healing and forgiveness to women and men who are struggling with the aftermath of abortion.”
Further, Dcn. Matthias hopes to expand the Elizabeth Ministry and Hearts of Hope, two existing programs in the area. Hearts of Hope is a ministry for both men and women who have experienced miscarriage or infant loss, whereas the Elizabeth Ministry’s work is “designed to honor life, cherish children, encourage families, uplift the sanctity of marriage and build community.”
Dcn. Matthias also hopes to do a twice-yearly Mass for the parents of unborn children, celebrating the Rite of Blessing a Child in the Womb, a blessing approved by the Vatican in March 2012.
“We want to utilize this blessing during Mass twice a year for blessing babies while still in their mother’s womb,” he said. “It serves two purposes: to bless the babies and their families, and to reinforce parishioners’ beliefs that even life in the womb has sanctity and dignity.”
“If Roe v. Wade is overturned, abortion will be illegal in Wisconsin and more women will be keeping their babies,” said Dcn. Matthias.
“Our work does not end when the baby is born, never did and never will. These programs and groups will help support moms and their babies in so many ways that Planned Parenthood never does.”
Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki
Dcn. Jim Matthias | https://catholicherald.org/featured/prayer-initiatives-set-in-anticipation-of-dobbs-ruling/ | 2022-05-23T03:57:36Z | https://catholicherald.org/featured/prayer-initiatives-set-in-anticipation-of-dobbs-ruling/ | false | 1 |
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the "Pick Four-Evening" game were:
4-2-2-6, Fireball: 2
(four, two, two, six; Fireball: two)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the "Pick Four-Evening" game were:
4-2-2-6, Fireball: 2
(four, two, two, six; Fireball: two) | https://www.newstimes.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-Four-Evening-game-17191322.php | 2022-05-23T04:01:25Z | https://www.newstimes.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-Four-Evening-game-17191322.php | true | null |
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites organizations across Wisconsin to host free fishing events for the public on Free Fishing Weekend, June 4-5.
Fishing clubs, civic groups, churches, trade associations and municipal recreation departments are among the many types of groups the DNR encourages each year to provide free fishing events for all ages.
“Free Fishing Weekend is a great kick-off to the summer fishing season,” said Theresa Stabo, DNR Angler Outreach Coordinator. “We are excited to share the joy of fishing with people who have never fished before and reintroduce it to those who have taken a hiatus from the sport. The beautiful waters of Wisconsin in early summer are an ideal time and place to do that.”
During Free Fishing Weekend, all Wisconsin waters are open to residents and non-residents to fish without a license or trout or salmon stamp. However, organizations hosting free fishing events should note that all fishing regulations, including size and bag limits and species restrictions, will be enforced.
Organizations planning an event can borrow basic panfishing gear for their event from one of 52 tackle loaner sites around the state. Almost half of the sites are at state parks located on water, making it easy for groups to pick up loaner gear and fish in one location.
The DNR encourages organizations to consider a state park as a site for free fishing events. Contact park staff to arrange the event.
June 4-5 is also Free Fun Weekend, when state park admission fees and trail passes are waived.
Organizations are invited to register their events with the DNR for additional promotion to the public. After registering, organizations can request materials to hand out at their events, like fishing regulations, fish wildcards and posters.
The deadline to register events is May 25. | https://www.baldwin-bulletin.com/sports/host-a-free-fishing-weekend-event/article_8513898a-d855-11ec-a1f4-7bd82d752951.html | 2022-05-23T04:06:00Z | https://www.baldwin-bulletin.com/sports/host-a-free-fishing-weekend-event/article_8513898a-d855-11ec-a1f4-7bd82d752951.html | false | 4 |
Whether you frequent an upscale salon or a local barber shop, you might feel uncertain about how much to tip – and it’s no wonder. Tipping can feel arbitrary, and you might be unsure about your understanding of tipping etiquette. For instance, are there hard and fast rules around tipping, or is it up to your discretion? Is there a going rate? Do barbers and stylists expect a certain percentage? Is cash best? Do you tip salon assistants? | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2605938076915/3-savings-hacks-to-tackle-your-summer-home-to-do-list | 2022-05-23T04:06:19Z | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2605938076915/3-savings-hacks-to-tackle-your-summer-home-to-do-list | false | null |
17-year-old shot and killed after physical altercation, suspect fled scene
From The Tribune staff reports BIRMINGHAM — A 17-year-old was shot and killed after a physical altercation in Birmingham on Monday, May 16, just before 6:00 p.m. According to the Birmingham Police Department (BPD), Dwain Thomas of Birmingham suffered a gunshot wound injury...
www.trussvilletribune.com | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2605948971115/17-year-old-shot-and-killed-after-physical-altercation-suspect-fled-scene | 2022-05-23T04:17:45Z | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2605948971115/17-year-old-shot-and-killed-after-physical-altercation-suspect-fled-scene | true | null |
Awarua Wetlands fire near Invercargill being treated as suspicious, investigation launched
A massive fire near Invercargill, at the Awarua Wetlands, is being treated as suspicious.
Police have launched a criminal investigating into the cause of the 1370-hectare fire, which started on April 1.
A police spokesperson said police were investigating the fire in conjunction with Fire and Emergency New Zealand and several witnesses had been spoken to.
A man was helping police with inquiries “but please note the man should not be described as a suspect”, the spokesperson said.
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As the case progressed police will update interested parties, including iwi and the Department of Conversation.
The fire was on Department of Conservation land about 20-kilometres south-east of Invercargill.
In the second week of the blaze, fire fighting costs were nearing $800,000. Forty firefighters and nine helicopters were involved in fighting the fire, which showed signs of being extinguished after bouts of rain in early May.
Conservation Minister Kiri Allan said at the time that “massive amounts” of greenhouse gases had been emitted into the atmosphere as a result.
Department of Conservation Murihiku operations manager John McCarroll earlier said the Awarua-Waituna wetlands were home to a range of rare birds, including godwits, marsh and spotless crakes, and the extremely rare Southern New Zealand dotterel.
Awarua Rūnaka Kaiwhakahaere Dean Whaanga earlier said that Awarua-Waituna was significant to Ngāi Tahu whānau and to the local community. | https://www.stuff.co.nz/environment/128728249/awarua-wetlands-fire-near-invercargill-being-treated-as-suspicious-investigation-launched | 2022-05-23T04:24:28Z | https://www.stuff.co.nz/environment/128728249/awarua-wetlands-fire-near-invercargill-being-treated-as-suspicious-investigation-launched | false | 1 |
Hubert de Givenchy, master of le grand goût français
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One day in the late 1980s Maryvonne Pinault, wife of tycoon François, was leaving the Louvre when the ever-gallant Hubert de Givenchy offered his arm and walked her to her car.
She recalls this in the short introduction she wrote for the catalogue of the forthcoming auction of her late friend’s collection at Christie’s in Paris. “That day we began a conversation about the ineffable nature of le grand goût français, a conversation that continued until his last days. It was the start of a long and warm friendship, nourished by our passion for works of art.”
Givenchy as fashion designer is famous. He founded his own business in 1952 aged just 25. A year later he met Audrey Hepburn and so began the best-known couturier and muse relationship ever to inspire a runway collection. It was for her that he designed a Little Black Dress and the fragrance L’Interdit. Six foot six with patrician good looks and searching eyes of cornflower blue, he was as devastatingly good looking as he was talented.
He left fashion in 1995; Givenchy is now part of LVMH. But by the time he took Madame Pinault’s arm he was already deeply immersed in a second career as an arbiter of the best French taste; the world of Parisian hôtels particuliers, turreted châteaux and long, light-flooded gallery-like salons, alive with the glint of ormolu and the glow of polished mahogany.
Bronze candlesticks, 1800, €15,000-€25,000
Bronze bacchus, c1700, by François Girardon, €1.5mn-€2.5mn
Now, following the death in 2021 of Givenchy’s long-time partner, Philippe Venet, Christie’s has been tasked by Givenchy’s nephews, LA-based JP Morgan banker Olivier Taffin de Givenchy and his brother James, founder of the jeweller Taffin, with dispersing his collection. More than 1,200 objects from Hubert’s 16th-century Château du Jonchet in the Loire Valley and his Parisian home Hôtel d’Orrouer will be crossing the block in a variety of sales, the centrepiece of which is the evening sale of chefs-d’oeuvre: chiefly modern art (Picasso, Miro, Giacometti etc) and exquisite 18th-century French furniture of the type that has slipped from fashion.
Olivier hopes that this sale will refocus attention on the furniture his uncle loved. “I think it’s going to open the eyes of a lot of designers and show how you can be a lot more creative mixing different styles. One of the ideas I had around the collection was to find an LA midcentury home and show people that you can put a Louis XVI bureau plat in it with a great Basquiat on the side and a view over the city. Everything can work if you have a vision for it.”
And if the man he fondly refers to as “Oncle Hubert” (pronounced like Pooh Bear without the P) had anything, he had vision. Olivier recalls visiting Jonchet as a teenager just after his uncle had bought the Château in 1976. “He had looked at it for years before he could afford it and the story he told us was that Onassis was once going to buy it for La Callas.”
“Just entering those rooms was so beautiful, and I still remember the smell. There was always a Rigaud candle lit somewhere.” Aged 15, he recalls being impressed by the way his uncle resolved grandeur and comfort: the kind of room in which a Jacques Lipchitz sculpture or a writing desk made for Versailles might sit next to a white sofa with dog hair on it. “It was all about balance of antique and modern. He had the ability to make a room not feel decorated. There was no feeling that everything had been planned. He began with a vision and over time he filled up his vision with the objects he found.”
It was the same with houses. Take his skiing chalet. He found the chalet in Switzerland and the view in Megève. “He bought seven hectares of land, and he brought a chalet that he had found in Switzerland, and he rebuilt it with a view of Mont Blanc. It wasn’t very big, but it was just perfect.”
Pot Pourri vase, c1780, €40,000-€60,000
Walnut Louis XVI chair, €20,000-€40,000
It did not need to be the biggest. Olivier has particularly fond memories of holidays in the ’80s sailing around the Greek Islands dropping in on Niarchoses and Livanoses aboard the yacht Oncle Hubert had bought from the Rothschilds: “That boat was about 25m, so not too small, but wherever we stopped you would see these huge boats and ours was always the tiniest. We felt like the poor relation, but now looking back I think we were the most elegant.” Likewise, when he bought an apartment in New York it may not have been big, but it was at the Carlyle.
There was also a villa on Cap Ferrat, as well as an apartment in Venice and yet there were more objects than there were houses in which to arrange them. “He would visit artisans and commission plates and glasses. He didn’t need them. But he bought a lot of them because he liked to support these little artisans. When we went to Venice and visited the famous glassmaker SALIR, [son of the founder] Mario d’Alpaos, who was in his 80s, took a picture with me to thank me for what Oncle Hubert had done for him.”
Hubert would always buy the best; and it was a lesson he taught his nephews. “His message was: ‘Extend yourself if you have to, but buy the best. It will be worth it in the long run.’”
It is probably advice that is worth bearing in mind if you intend to join the bidding for his collection.
Live auction in Paris from 14 to 17 June and online sale open for bidding from 8 to 23 June,
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Agricultural producers and handlers who are certified organic, along with producers and handlers who are transitioning to organic production, can now apply for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Organic and Transitional Education Certification Program (OTECP) and Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP), which help producers and handlers cover the cost of organic certification, along with other related expenses, according to a USDA release.
Applications for OTECP and OCCSP are both due Oct. 31.
OTECP covers:
• Certification costs for organic producers and handlers (25% up to $250 per category).
• Eligible expenses for transitional producers, including fees for pre-certification inspections and development of an organic system plan (75% up to $750).
• Registration fees for educational events (75% up to $200).
• Soil testing (75% up to $100).
Meanwhile, OCCSP covers 50% or up to $500 per category of certification costs in 2022.
This cost share for certification is available for each of these categories: crops, wild crops, livestock, processing/handling and state organic program fees.
Producers can receive cost share through both OTECP and OCCSP. Both OTECP and OCCSP cover costs incurred from Oct. 1, 2021, to Sept. 30, 2022, according to the release. Producers have until Oct. 31,to file applications, and FSA will make payments as applications are received.
To apply, producers and handlers should contact the Farm Service Agency (FSA) at their local
USDA Service Center. As part of completing the OCCSP applications, producers and handlers will need to provide documentation of their organic certification and eligible expenses. Organic producers and handlers may also apply for OCCSP through participating State agencies.
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German prosecutors seek 5 years for alleged ex-Nazi guard
BERLIN — (AP) — German prosecutors on Tuesday sought a five-year prison sentence for a 101-year-old man who is on trial for his alleged role as a Nazi SS guard at a concentration camp during World War II.
The defendant is charged with 3,518 counts of being an accessory to murder at the Sachsenhausen concentration camp, where he allegedly worked between 1942 and 1945 as an enlisted member of the Nazi Party’s paramilitary wing. He has been identified only as Josef S. in keeping with German privacy rules.
Prosecutor Cyrill Klement told the defendant that he “accepted the dehumanization of the victims,” news agency dpa reported. The defendant has been on trial since October at the Neuruppin state court, with hearings being held in the nearby eastern city of Brandenburg.
He has told the court that he didn't know the Sachsenhausen camp. There are no formal pleas in the German legal system. Prosecutors have pointed to documents on an SS guard with the man's name and date and place of birth.
The defense is expected to make closing arguments on June 1 and a verdict has been penciled in for June 2.
More than 200,000 people were held at Sachsenhausen, just north of Berlin, between 1936 and 1945. Tens of thousands of inmates died of starvation, disease, exhaustion from forced labor and other causes, as well as through medical experiments and systematic SS extermination operations including shootings, hangings and gassing.
Estimates of the exact numbers killed vary, ranging up to some 100,000, though scholars suggest figures of 40,000 to 50,000 are likely more accurate.
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By DEB KUNKLE
Oelwein High School’s class of 2022 celebrated their new graduation status in the gymnasium Sunday afternoon with the pop of confetti launchers and the traditional mortarboard toss. There were tears and cheers, smiles and hugs among the 66 graduates, as each has a different destination come Monday morning. But Sunday they were a unit of one.
The first class to graduate without pandemic restraints was acknowledged by Principal Tim Hadley for their resilience. Quoting Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg, Hadley said, “The most important thing I learned is that we are not born with a certain amount of resilience. It is a muscle, and that means we can build it. We build resilience into ourselves and into the people we love. And we build it together as a community.”
Hadley said, “That is called collective resilience. It’s an incredibly powerful force — and it’s one that our country and our world needs a lot more of right about now.”
To the class of 2022, Hadley said, “It has been an honor to be your principal. I can’t wait to see the great things the future has in store for you all.”
Principal Jacklyn Letzring recognized seniors who earned Academic Excellence Awards with the distinction of achieving a 3.7 cumulative GPA throughout Oelwein High School or Oelwein Online. Students and their parents stood as their names were read: Morgan Alber, daughter of Jodie Puff; Falynn Buehler, daughter of Jerry and Jeanie Buehler; Dani Gerstenberger, daughter of John and Lisa Gerstenberger and Angie and Sean Fox; Cole Hamilton, son of Jordan and Jeanie Hamilton; Brennan Sauser, son of Sean and Amber Sauser; and Kaylie Stewart, daughter of Troy and Jessica Stewart.
Hadley introduced senior speaker Dani Gerstenberger noting her involvement in BPA, tennis, choir, president of National Honor Society, student Rotarian, Silver Cord and Student Council.
Dani’s accolades also include KWWL Best of Class, Des Moines Register Academic All-State Award, and Governor’s Scholar. She plans to attend UNI in the fall to major in social work and minor in psychology.
Dani spoke of the memories the class will cherish, some of them funny, some of them more serious, and how they may be fewer than other classes because of the COVID-19 pandemic that kept them apart. But she used the pandemic to remind classmates of what they have overcome to be together for graduation.
“At this moment, we are a class of strength,” she said.
Superintendent Josh Ehn noted resiliency became a common thread throughout the past few year and it became more evident that, like soldiers coming home with PSTD, the children coming out of the pandemic were facing life challenges.
He sent the graduates on with a reminder, “Support is a powerful tool. Take advantage of it.”
As graduates assembled prior Sunday’s ceremony and mingled following commencement, several of their mortarboard bore artwork and messages.
Gabriel Munn’s cap was a note of gratitude: “Thank you for everyone who believed in me!” It was signed by his parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and friends.
The top of Cassie Nosko’s cap was done in her favorite color – pink – with roses and photos of primates and a bear, nods to her career choice to study zoology.
Friends Falynn Buehler and Natalie Albrecht has plenty of bling on the tops of their mortarboards. Falynn’s also had a stethoscope shaped into a heart with a heartbeat line attached. She is going into nursing at Mt. Mercy College. Natalie’s sparkling mortarboard said, “I’m Feelin’ 22,” a reference to the Taylor Swift hit that was the class song played at the end of commencement. She will study dentistry at Kirkwood Community College.
Noah Gross decorated his mortarboard with hunting objects and the American flag, symbols of his favorite things.
Corbin Nissen smiled for a family photo, the last one for a while with all his grandparents. He will board a plane for Lewiston, Utah, Monday morning where his mom lives and where he will find work.
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Large diesel theft from South Canterbury farm
The theft of more than a thousand litres of diesel from a South Canterbury dairy farm has been reported to police.
The theft of 1312 litres of diesel, worth about $3200 at the current fuel pump prices, from a property on John Talbot Rd, inland from Temuka, is believed to have happened on May 18 about 2.20am.
Sergeant Malcolm Lindsay of Temuka said the diesel was siphoned from a 2.5 ton tank.
“It's an odd incident,” Lindsay said.
“The offenders would have had to have a large tank themselves and a vehicle to take the fuel.”
Lindsay said there is no CCTV footage and the police had visited the owners of the property who had no suspects themselves.
“There are no lines of inquiry,” he said.
Lindsay asks anybody with information about the incident to speak to the police or ring 105. | https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/128728222/large-diesel-theft-from-south-canterbury-farm | 2022-05-23T04:36:20Z | https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/128728222/large-diesel-theft-from-south-canterbury-farm | false | null |
'Operation Fly Formula' delivers 35,000kg of infant formula to US
A military plane carrying enough speciality infant formula for more than half a million baby bottles arrived on Sunday in Indianapolis, United States, the first of several flights expected from Europe, aimed at relieving a shortage that has sent parents scrambling to find enough to feed their children.
US President Joe Biden authorised the use of Air Force planes for the effort, dubbed “Operation Fly Formula,” because no commercial flights were available.
The formula weighed 35,380kg, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters aboard Air Force One as Biden flew from South Korea to Japan.
US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack was in Indianapolis to greet the arrival of the first shipment.
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The flights are intended to provide “some incremental relief in the coming days” as the government works on a more lasting response to the shortage, Brian Deese, director of the White House National Economic Council, said on Sunday.
Deese told CNN’s “State of the Union” that Sunday’s flight brought 15% of the speciality medical grade formula needed in the US, and because of various actions by the government, people should see “more formula in stores starting as early as this week”.
Longer term, he said, the US needs more formula providers “so that no individual company has this much control over supply chains”.
The Biden administration has struggled to address the nationwide shortage of formula, particularly hypoallergenic varieties.
The crisis follows the closure of the nation's largest domestic manufacturing plant in Michigan in February due to safety issues.
The White House has said 132 pallets of Nestle Health Science Alfamino Infant and Alfamino Junior formula was to leave Ramstein Air Base in Germany for the US.
Another 114 pallets of Gerber Good Start Extensive HA formula were expected to arrive in the coming days.
Altogether, about 1.5 million 236ml bottles of the three formulas, which are hypoallergenic for children with cow’s milk protein allergies, are expected to arrive this week.
Indianapolis was chosen because it is a Nestle distribution hub. The formula will be offloaded into FedEx semitractor-trailers and taken to a Nestle distribution centre about a kilometre away where the company will do a standard quality control check before distributing the supplies to hospitals, pharmacies and doctor’s offices, according to an administration official on site.
Nestle said that over the past few months it has worked “around the clock” to address the formula shortage and help meet demand.
“We have significantly increased the amount of our formulas available to consumers by ramping up production and accelerating general product availability to retailers and online, as well as through hospitals and home health care for those most vulnerable,” the company said in a release.
“At Nestle we are absolutely committed to doing everything we can to get parents and caregivers the formula they need, so their children can thrive,” it added.
“We prioritised these products because they serve a critical medical purpose as they are for children with cow’s milk protein allergies.”
Under “Operation Fly Formula,” the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services are authorised to request Department of Defence support to pick up overseas infant formula that meets US health and safety standards, so it can get to store shelves faster, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.
Alfamino is primarily available through hospitals and home health care companies that serve patients at home.
US regulators and the manufacturer, Abbott Nutrition, hope to have its Michigan plant reopened next week, but it will take about two months before product is ready for delivery.
The Food and Drug Administration this week eased importation requirements for baby formula to try to ease the supply crunch, which has left store shelves void of some brands and some retailers rationing supply for parents nervous about feeding their children.
AP | https://www.stuff.co.nz/world/us-canada/300594749/operation-fly-formula-delivers-35000kg-of-infant-formula-to-us | 2022-05-23T04:38:56Z | https://www.stuff.co.nz/world/us-canada/300594749/operation-fly-formula-delivers-35000kg-of-infant-formula-to-us | false | 59 |
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Daily Game" game were:
1-2-6
(one, two, six)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Daily Game" game were:
1-2-6
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Patiala, May 22
Punjabi University, Patiala, may consider the central agency investigation in the UGC scholarship scam, which has mounted to Rs 14 crore in a matter of 12 months. The scam, in which funds were siphoned-off with help of fake bank accounts, is being probed by the university and the Punjab Police separately. The university authorities feel its magnitude demands a deeper probe.
The magnitude of the scam is large enough to seek involvement of a central-level agency. Frequent change of senior police officials in the past couple of months has slowed investigation. — Prof Arvind, Vice-Chancellor, Punjabi University
The university authorities said the committee formed to probe the matter last year had suggested handing over the matter to the Vigilance Department or a central-level agency.
“The university left the matter in consideration as the scam was being probed by the Punjab Police. But, the probe on part of the Police Department has been ‘slogging’ given the frequent change of command of the police in the district”, an official said.
Punjabi University Vice-Chancellor Prof Arvind said, “We managed to dig out documents showing huge amounts of money siphoned-off by those involved. As such, the probe was handed over to the police. Both probes on part of the university and the police are going on. A team of officials at the university level has been reconstituted after change of the registrar. But, we feel that the magnitude of the scam is large enough to seek involvement of a central-level agency.”
He said all individuals, identified for their role in the scam, were pin-pointed by the university alone. “Also, there has been a frequent change of senior police officials in the district in the last couple of months that slowed the investigation, We are holding discussions on the matter and will likely approach a central-level agency,” he added.
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Jammu, May 22
Soon after the announcement of the squad for the T20I series against South Africa, celebrations broke out among family and friends of fast bowler Umran Malik here in Jammu.
Malik rose to fame with the fastest ball in this IPL season for Sunrisers Hyderabad recently. After his 157km/h delivery in the IPL, his fruit-seller father Abdul Rashid Malik hoped that his son would get an opportunity to play for India.
“It is due to the hard work of Umran and blessings of people of Jammu and Kashmir and the country that Umran has been selected in the Indian team,” said the 55-year-old Abdul Rashid, who owns a fruit shop on the busy Residency Road here.
Abdul Rashid said it was a dream come true for Umran, who wanted to play for India from his childhood. “My relatives and friends are calling since the news came in,” said the proud father.
He hoped his son would have a good career with India. “I’ve tried to provide everything to my son despite financial challenges,” he said. “Now Umran has proved his worth.”
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I have a confession to make. Even though I write for a newspaper, I don’t sit down in my recliner every day and pore over a physical copy of any newspaper. But I do peruse the news online. So I find out what’s happening not only locally, but nationally and worldwide. I’ve come a long way since 1972, when I was so aloof that I didn’t even know that then-President Richard Nixon had ordered the mining of Haiphong Harbor in North Vietnam during the Vietnam War until someone told me, adding that “Nixon has lost his mind!”
As I suspect others do, I tend to skim news sites until I find something that interests me or that could affect me directly. And I am amazed that, even by simply skimming the news, I learn things that surprise, amaze or anger me. That’s as it should be. If you can read the news today and not be angered by something, you’re not really paying attention. I try to balance anger with amusement, although it is becoming harder to do so.
That said, here are some facts I found and opinions I formed after skimming the news last week. I don’t expect you to agree. As they say online: Remember! YMMV – Your Mileage May Vary.
n Race Replacement Theory doesn’t apply if you’re talking about a bunch of white Europeans coming to North America and driving indigenous people before them into the sea.
n If you’re a candidate who wins on the strength of mail-in ballots, mail-in ballots are just fine. If those mail-in ballots cause you to lose the election, the entire process is unconstitutional and tainted.
n Female athletes can be paid equally with male athletes only after they complain long and hard. And even then, the collective bargaining agreement that awards them back pay and wages equal to male athletes will run for only six years.
n If you’re accused in court of sending violent texts to your ex-wife, just say they were “meant in jest.”
n A “good guy with a gun” can’t stop a “bad guy with a gun” if the bad guy is wearing body armor.
nIf you claim in court testimony that you don’t recall making certain inflammatory statements, then you never made them ... even if they were recorded on video at the time.
n If you’re a political candidate and win, the election wasn’t corrupt. If you lose, there was rampant fraud and voting by illegal immigrants and, perhaps, by farm animals.
n Money may not be able to buy you love but – more often than not – it can buy you a winning baseball team.
n If you remove controversial statements from your website, you never said them. Not even if they can still be found in an internet archive of your site.
n Attempting to take the U.S. Capitol by force is perfectly fine, but if people protest peacefully outside a SCOTUS justice’s home, it’s anarchy.
n If you repeatedly say stupid things to the media, you can say your quote was taken out of context. Or that you have “changed so much” since you made those statements. Or that you were just joking.
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WHAT a difference a week makes.
Last week, Ollie Henry was hit with the yips in front of goal under the bright lights of Friday night football, kicking 0.3 as well as missing a couple of other chances in Collingwood's disappointing loss to the Western Bulldogs.
The 19-year-old was left out of the 22 for the trip across to Perth to face Fremantle on Sunday but was named as the medi-sub at Optus Stadium.
When Mason Cox was substituted out of the game in the second quarter after injuring his finger in a ruck contest against Sean Darcy, Henry grasped his chance in the wet.
The 2020 first-round pick finished with 13 disposals, five marks and 4.1 from 62 per cent game time in a match-winning performance to sink the Dockers on their home deck.
It was only fitting that on the final day of the Premier League season, the AFL enjoyed a performance by a sub that would have left the English smiling.
While Henry's effort is only ranked No.8 by Champion Data since the medi-sub rule was brought in on the eve of last season, it is clearly the most impactful.
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Adelaide's Lachlan Sholl gathered 23 disposals and 10 clearances when he was activated into the game against Fremantle in round one. Essendon's Tom Cutler finished with 24 disposals and a goal when he came on against Geelong in round one. Carlton's Nic Newman gathered 21 disposals against Adelaide in round 15 last season.
They are the top three ranked performances, but when you consider the conditions, the opponent and his performance in front of goal nine days earlier, no one has had greater impact after being activated as the medi-sub.
BEST MEDI-SUB PERFORMANCES
Henry now has 12.9 on the board from seven senior appearances this year, adding to the 12 goals he has kicked from three VFL games, including a haul of seven against Coburg.
Collingwood coach Craig McRae revealed in his post-match press conference on Sunday night that the Magpies' match committee spent half an hour discussing Henry's spot in the side last week.
Safe to say the Magpies coach was thrilled they took the Geelong product across the country.
Henry was spotted taking plenty of shots at goal at the AIA Centre during the week, well after everyone else was off the track.
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MADRID (AP)After seeing his low penalty shot go just wide of the left post, Granada striker Jorge Molina raised his hands to cover his face in despair.
He knew it was a big miss. And it proved to be very costly.
Molina missed from the spot in the 72nd minute and Granada was relegated from the Spanish league on Sunday after a 0-0 draw at home against Espanyol, allowing Cadiz to take advantage and stay in the first division.
A win would have been enough for Granada regardless of other results, but the setback opened the door for Cadiz after it defeated Alaves 1-0 with a goal from Honduran Anthony ”Choco” Lozano a few minutes after the missed penalty by Molina to stay in the top flight.
”It’s a tough blow for the locker room,” Granada coach Aitor Karanka said. ”Specially when we were so close. To go down like this is unfair.”
Cadiz, Granada and Mallorca entered the last round fighting to avoid demotion, with Cadiz sitting inside the relegation zone before the matches started. Levante and Alaves had already been relegated.
Mallorca secured its place in the top tier after a 2-0 win at midtable Osasuna, with Angel Luis Rodriguez and Clement Grenier scoring second-half goals.
Mallorca and Cadiz ended with 39 points, one more than Granada.
”It wasn’t by much, but I’m happy with how things turned out for us today,” Cadiz coach Sergio Gonzalez said.
The 40-year-old Molina was emotional after the match as players and coaches from both teams came to console him.
Granada had a few late chances after he missed the penalty, but could not capitalize on them. It will be playing in the second division for the third time in 12 seasons. The southern Spanish club had been in the top tier since 2011-12, with the exception of consecutive stints in the second division from 2017-19.
Granada finished seventh in the league in 2019-20 and was a quarterfinalist in the Europa League in 2020-21. It was ninth in the Spanish league last season.
Cadiz, also based in southern Spain, will play in the top flight for a third consecutive season after 14 years in the lower divisions.
Cadiz’s fans were still celebrating Granada’s missed penalty when Lozano found the net from close range in the 76th for the goal that proved to be enough to stay up.
”We suffered a lot, it wasn’t easy,” Lozano said. ”What we achieved is special.”
There was a late scare when the referee went to check a possible penalty kick for Alaves a few minutes from the end, but video review determined that the handball by a Cadiz defender was involuntary.
Mallorca was promoted this season after a year in the first division. Before that, it had been in the lower tiers for six consecutive seasons. Levante had played five straight seasons in the first division, while Alaves was in the top flight for six years in a row.
In a match with both teams safe from relegation, Elche beat Getafe 3-1 with Kike Perez scoring twice for the hosts.
Real Madrid, which had already clinched a record-extending 35th league title, finished its league campaign with a 0-0 home draw against Real Betis on Friday in its final game before facing Liverpool in the Champions League final on Saturday in Paris.
Real Madrid ended 13 points in front of second-place Barcelona, which finished its season with a 2-0 loss to Villarreal at the Camp Nou Stadium. Atletico Madrid ended in third place, two points behind the Catalan club, after a 2-1 win at sixth-place Real Sociedad. Fourth-place Sevilla was one point behind Atletico after defeating Athletic Bilbao 1-0 at home.
Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico and Sevilla will play in the Champions League next season, while Betis and Sociedad will participate in the Europa League.
EUROPA CONFERENCE LEAGUE
A spot in the Europa Conference League was still available ahead of Sunday’s games and Villarreal secured its place next season with the win over Barcelona to finish in seventh position, four points ahead of eighth-place Bilbao.
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It was somehow fitting that the season finished with an insipid away defeat and awful set-piece defending.
After the euphoric high of Thursday, and the only result that really mattered for Frank Lampard’s side in the final week of the campaign, a familiar folding at Arsenal came with a shrug.
Seventeen years ago, Everton went to north London having secured their target and a depleted team lost 7-0.
That was in 2005 and the consolation to the embarrassment was a top-four finish, and one final game of the season to try and end a fantastic campaign on a high away to Bolton Wanderers. They lost that too, but it still ranks as the Merseysiders’ best Premier League season.
Fast forward to Sunday and the Emirates and it was a far more modest, if not less valuable, achievement that saw Everton finish with a whimper, having secured their top-flight status in such mind-bending fashion three days earlier.
Even though he made six changes to the team that fought back for that historic victory over Crystal Palace on Thursday, Lampard knows the final-day result underlines how much work lies ahead.
The Everton supporters in the away end on Sunday remained in party mood throughout a game which many had conceded, given the emotional and physical toll the Palace game took on the squad. They sang, cheered and enjoyed themselves, making the most of a pressure-free away day, when they all knew that but for the result 72 hours earlier Sunday would have transformed into an unbearable pressure cooker.
But in the technical area at Arsenal, Lampard saw more evidence that he and director of football Kevin Thelwell must push for the quick and effective surgery to this squad that has been a necessity all season.
Sloppy and disorganised defending from three corners contributed to the damage — and it has been the story of the season.
Jordan Pickford’s absence after being rested did not help. But it was not just a case of a rusty stand-in. Asmir Begovic picked the ball out of the back of his net five times, and on three occasions it was due to the inability of the defenders in front of him to deal with corners.
For Arsenal’s second goal, it was the familiar case of a player — this time Dele Alli on a rare start — switching off and losing his man before the opposition were gifted an easy opening.
For the third, Everton were outfoxed by a change in corner delivery from the hosts. The visitors braced for an aerial ball and were unable to respond when instead Eddie Nketiah sent a curving pass to the late run of Cedric, who swept home.
Three minutes later, Everton did not clear their lines properly or win the second ball from yet another corner and, of course, the ball ended up in the back of the net. Plus ca change.
Lampard will relish the change to work on defensive systems afresh from pre-season, and might still try to lure the highly rated Chelsea coach Anthony Barry to join his staff.
Barry, known as a set-piece master, will work with Belgium in this winter’s World Cup and Chelsea fought to keep him in January when Lampard first tried, but the Everton manager can only ask the question again.
He is expected to target another central defender at least, the need for which has been apparent since last summer with Yerry Mina such a conundrum; hugely effective yet physically unreliable.
Then there will be the need to figure out why this squad are so woeful on the road because, while the changes planned will be significant, some players will remain.
The last defeat meant Everton have won just twice on their travels in the league all season, ending with a record-equalling 13th away loss.
While Everton set up with a back three and wing-backs, which has helped make them more resilient in their race for survival — accepting they would not have as much of the ball as their opponents — it yielded little by way of positives against Mikel Arteta’s men.
Everton had 26 per cent possession, so needed to be robust in open play and effective on the counter. They struggled to make enough clear chances — that lack of creativity another task for Lampard to solve this summer. Arsenal’s 26 shots to the visitors’ six spoke of their dominance, but at least Dominic Calvert-Lewin built on his memorable goal against Palace with another dynamic performance.
Arsenal have been listed among his potential suitors during this out-of-sorts campaign, but it will be interesting to see whether the promise of life in the capital and Europa League football will lure him south. Or indeed whether Edu and Arteta will be willing to pay the premium price they would need to.
They are questions for the coming weeks. The fans heading for the Tube and coaches back to Merseyside were still buzzing with survival, and the bond they have formed with manager and players.
Make no mistake, overall there is little to prize about this season. On a points-per game basis, it is the second-worst in their history, but if the shift in supporter mindset that contributed so much to avoiding relegation persists, it will be as important as any transfer during the post-season.
“We need to improve in a lot of areas, go away and rest then work hard,” said Lampard. “To look at the squad — can we get better?
“You can never stand still and relax in this game. The reasons why we were in a relegation fight were very real and we need to improve.
“The way we played in the past month has been fantastic, but we want to try to improve how we are in possession and with the ball.”
Donny van de Beek, who scored Everton’s only goal at the Emirates, will depart when his loan contract ends and Gylfi Sigurdsson will leave when his contract expires. It leaves a clear deficit of players who can find ways through opposing lines, and Lampard and Thelwell are running the rule over targets.
The jubilation of Thursday left everyone connected with Everton relieved and daring to hope for better.
Sunday made clear why it is needed. Lampard did not come to Goodison to oversee relegation scraps.
He may have added relegation-scrap survivor to his CV, but it is at the other end of the table where he dreams of competing. For all their jubilation, the supporters who cherish their club’s motto feel the same.
The season’s whimper of a finale did not hurt anyone connected too deeply. It told them what they knew. As usual with Everton, a big summer awaits.
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India's ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) workers have been honoured with the Global Health Leaders Award-2022 by the World Health Organization (WHO).
(Photo Courtesy: Twitter/WHO)
India's ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) workers were honoured with the Global Health Leaders Award-2022 by the World Health Organization (WHO) on Sunday, 22 May.
They are among the six awardees recognised at the ongoing 75th World Health Assembly for "outstanding contributions to advancing global health, demonstrated leadership, and commitment to regional health issues." The recipients of the prize are decided by WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, as per a press release.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered his congratulations to the team of ASHA workers on Twitter.
"Delighted that the entire team of ASHA workers have been conferred the WHO Director-General’s Global Health Leaders’ Award. Congratulations to all ASHA workers. They are at the forefront of ensuring a healthy India. Their dedication and determination is admirable," he wrote on Twitter.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also extended his congratulations to the ASHA workers, calling the award "a matter of pride."
Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya also congratulated ASHA workers, saying they are at the forefront of healthcare delivery in India.
"ASHA (which means hope in Hindi) are the more than 1 million female volunteers in India, honoured for their crucial role in linking the community with the health system, to ensure those living in rural poverty can access primary health care services, as shown throughout the COVID-19 pandemic," the WHO said in a press statement.
The other awardees include polio workers who were shot and killed by armed gunmen in Takhar and Kunduz provinces in Afghanistan in February this year.
"At a time when the world is facing an unprecedented convergence of inequity, conflict, food insecurity, the climate crisis and a pandemic, this award recognises those who have made an outstanding contribution to protecting and promoting health around the world," said WHO Director-General Dr Tedros.
Various Indian medical experts also celebrated the award bestowed upon ASHA workers. | https://www.thequint.com/amp/story/fit/health-news/indias-asha-workers-get-whos-global-health-leaders-award | 2022-05-23T05:07:20Z | https://www.thequint.com/amp/story/fit/health-news/indias-asha-workers-get-whos-global-health-leaders-award | false | 1 |
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