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VANCOUVER, BC, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Pathfinder Ventures Inc. (TSXV: RV) (OTCQB: RVRVF) (the "Company" or "Pathfinder.") is pleased to announce it has filed on SEDAR the consolidated financial statements and management discussion and analysis ("MD&A") for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021.
Pathfinder Ventures is committed to developing the business opportunities that exist given the growing trend of people looking to explore, reside and vacation in RVs.
The consolidated financial statements and MD&A can be viewed at www.sedar.com. The financial information provided herein should be read in conjunction with and is qualified by additional information and disclosures contained in the consolidated financial statements, including the notes thereto, and the MD&A.
Mr. Joe Bleackley, CEO, Founder and Director of Pathfinder, commented, "In the first quarter of 2022, the Pathfinder team focused on preparing all locations and staff for a busy spring and summer camping season. We finished off outstanding projects and upgrades at our 3 British Columbia locations as we strive to deliver the best possible experience for our RV guests. Our RV Resorts are seeing increased reservations and occupancy rates and we're looking forward to building upon our current foundation with expansions and more locations."
- Revenues increased to $459,078 from $313,735 in the comparative period;
- Consulting expense decreased to $10,272 from $98,831 in the comparative period.
- Financing costs were $nil compared with $20,433 in the comparative period as the no new financing arrangements were completed during Q1 2022.
- Cash and cash equivalents at March 31, 2022 were $2,068,772, compared to $2,092,893 at December 31, 2021.
- Cash used in operating activities was $256,651, compared to $286,904 during Q1 2021.
- 12,512 camp resort site nights (as defined below) occupied in Q1 2022, compared to 11,588 camp resort site nights occupied in the comparative period;
On April 7, 2022, the Company completed the purchase of property adjacent to its existing Pathfinder Camp Resorts location in Agassiz B.C. for the cash purchase price of $750,000. Pathfinder plans, subject to land-use and rezoning approvals, to use this 1.892-acre property to expand the Agassiz campground. The purchase was funded by cash on hand and a $600,000 mortgage. The mortgage is secured by a first charge over the property, an existing commercial security agreement and an assignment of rents.
Revenues for Q1 2022 were $459,078, compared to Q1 2021 revenues of $313,735. This increase over the prior year is attributable to the acquisitions of the three camp resorts in the latter part of Q4 2020.
Operating expenses for Q1 2022 were $1,178,862, compared to Q1 2021 operating expenses of $746,497. This increase over the prior year is attributable to the acquisitions of the three camp resort parks, which resulted in the operating results of those parks being consolidated into the Company's financials. Significantly impacting this increase in operating expenses are:
- Depreciation of $191,053, compared to $45,638 during the comparative period, which relates to the Company's expenditures on properties and equipment since the prior year period, with these capital assets then depreciating over their respective useful lives.
- Interest expense of $156,167, compared to $74,585 during the comparative period, as a result of interest payments on mortgages that the Company entered into during 2021 for the purposes of funding acquisitions.
- Property costs of $172,098, compared to $67,496 during the comparative period, which relates to repairs, maintenance, and operational costs of the properties acquired in 2021.
- Salaries and benefits of $306,832, compared to $129,159 during the comparative period, which relates to having three operating locations in Q1 2022 and the additional full time and part-time employees required to run the camp resorts.
- Share-based compensation of $69,174, compared to $nil during the comparative period, which relates to the Company's issuance of stock options during fiscal 2021.
Net loss from operations for Q1 2022 was $747,952, compared to Q1 2021 of $443,479. This increase over comparative period is primarily attributable to the items noted above.
The discussion of consolidated financial results in this press release includes references to "Adjusted EBITDA" (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization), which is a non-IFRS performance measure. The Company presents these measures to provide additional information regarding the Company's financial results and performance. Please refer to the Company's MD&A for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 for a reconciliation of these measures to reported IFRS results.
Pathfinder Ventures Inc. is developing a network of premier branded, upscale and family-friendly RV parks and campgrounds under the "Pathfinder Camp Resorts" name. Pathfinder currently has three camp resorts located in B.C. and is focused on growing its network through both acquisitions and new construction. The Corporation is taking advantage of the rapidly growing market of Canadians who want to experience the great outdoors in an RV.
Joe Bleackley
Chief Executive Officer, Founder and Director
Pathfinder Ventures Inc.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein.
This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities in the United States. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act") or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to U.S. persons unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available.
This news release contains forward-looking statements relating to the future operations of the Corporation and other statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements are often identified by terms such as "will", "may", "should", "anticipate", "expects" and similar expressions. All statements other than statements of historical fact, included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding the future plans and objectives of the Corporation, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Corporation's expectations include risks detailed from time to time in the filings made by the Corporation with securities regulations.
The reader is cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of any forward-looking information may prove to be incorrect. Events or circumstances may cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted, as a result of numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Corporation. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking information. Such information, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release. Except as required by law, the Corporation does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or to revise any forward-looking statements that are contained or incorporated in this press release.
In the case of RV, this news release includes certain "forward-looking statements" which are particular to RV and are not comprised of historical facts. Forward-looking statements include estimates and statements that describe RV's future plans, objectives or goals, including words to the effect that RV or its management expects a stated condition or result to occur. Forward-looking statements may be identified by such terms as "believes", "anticipates", "expects", "estimates", "may", "could", "would", "will", or "plan". Since forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Although these statements are based on information currently available to RV, RV provides no assurance that actual results will meet management's expectations. Risks, uncertainties and other factors involved with forward-looking information could cause actual events, results, performance, prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Forward looking information in this news release includes, but is not limited to, RV's objectives, goals or future plans, statements, its projected revenues and earnings, and anticipated future growth in new markets. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking information include, but are not limited to, the ability of the RV to successfully implement its development strategy and whether this will yield the expected benefits; competitive factors in RV's industry sector; the success or failure of product development programs; currently existing applicable laws and regulations or future applicable laws and regulations that may affect RV' s business; decisions of regulatory authorities and the timing thereof; Covid-19 related risks, availability of properties; the economic circumstances surrounding RV's business, including general economic conditions in Canada, the US and worldwide; changes in exchange rates; changes in the equity market; inflation; uncertainties relating to the availability and costs of financing needed in the future; and those other risks disclosed in the filing statement or other disclosure document prepared and supplied on sedar. Although RV believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking information in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information, which only applies as of the date of this news release, and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. RV disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required by law.
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Industry veterans roll out end-to-end incident response services and
innovative tech-enabled platform, following successful incubation
PHILADELPHIA, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Surefire Cyber today launched as a new incident response company to help cyber insurers, brokers, law firms, and the organizations they support to better manage cyber events such as ransomware, email compromise, and other cybercrimes. The company also announced $10 million in Series A funding, led by Forgepoint Capital.
"Surefire Cyber's goal is to work with our clients and partners to swiftly manage a cyber incident and then bring forward capabilities to help them become more cyber resilient. Our delivery of end-to-end digital forensics and incident response capabilities is built on a tech-enabled framework and delivered through a platform that aligns and connects an organization's executives, technical team, insurance carrier, and legal counsel." said Billy Gouveia, the CEO and Founder of Surefire Cyber.
Mark Greisiger, President and Founder of NetDiligence®, comments that "Surefire Cyber is committed to being great partners to carriers, brokers, Breach Coaches®, and the clients they work together to support. We are pleased to welcome them as new contributors to the cyber insurance ecosystem who offer deep experience and a valuable perspective."
Given two long-term trends, the rising cost of cyber incidents and the growing adoption of cyber insurance, industry veterans created Surefire Cyber as a purpose-built response firm that leverages a proven team and a tech-enabled platform to improve transparency, accelerate decision making, reduce business interruption, and guide organizations from recovery through to long term resilience.
Surefire Cyber is backed by Forgepoint Capital, the world's most active early-stage venture capital firm focused on cybersecurity. Prior to launching Surefire Cyber, Gouveia joined Forgepoint as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence to incubate and develop the company's strategy, model, technology, and team while establishing valuable partnerships with companies across the firm's portfolio. "Our support from Forgepoint Capital enabled us to bring aboard a highly-experienced team of skilled responders, to develop a tech-enabled solution for collaboration with clients and partners during a response, and to leverage the leading cyber venture firm's unmatched capabilities of over 30 portfolio companies so that our clients can better protect their data and defend their organizations," continued Gouveia.
"Surefire Cyber has brought together leading responders with hands-on experience in preparing for all aspects of a cyber incident, expertise to collaboratively guide clients and partners through high-stakes response events, and skill in helping organizations emerge stronger," said Don Dixon, Managing Director of Forgepoint Capital. "What Billy and team are building is truly unprecedented and serves a critical gap in the market."
To learn more, please visit www.surefirecyber.com.
Surefire Cyber delivers swift, strong response to cyber incidents such as ransomware, email compromise, malware, data theft, and other threats with end-to-end response capabilities. Surefire Cyber was founded to provide clients confidence by helping them prepare, respond, and recover from cyber incidents—and to fortify their cyber resilience after an incident. To learn more, please visit: www.surefirecyber.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
Breach Coach is a registered trademark of NetDiligence®.
Forgepoint Capital is the most active cybersecurity venture capital firm in the world, with 36 active portfolio companies and the largest and most diverse team dedicated to investing in the sector. The firm brings over 100 years of proven company-building experience and its Advisory Council of more than 75 senior executives across industries to support entrepreneurs advancing innovation as they protect the digital future. Founded in 2015, Forgepoint has raised $770 million, deployed over $500 million, and empowered industry leaders such as 1Kosmos, Area 1 Security (Cloudflare), Attivo Networks (SentinelOne), BehavioSec (RELX), Bishop Fox, Cysiv, Huntress, IronNet Cybersecurity (NYSE: IRNT), Noname Security, NowSecure, ReversingLabs, Uptycs and more to reach their market potential. Learn more about Forgepoint at https://forgepointcap.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
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The Assam government will spend around Rs 1000 crore for development of sports infrastructure in the state.
This was informed by Assam sports minister Bimal Borah on Tuesday.
Assam sports minister Bimal Borah said: “The state government is taking several measures to ensure development of sports infrastructure in the state.”
The Assam minister further informed that at least ten sports complexes would be constructed at district level.
Construction of each of the sports complexes will cost around Rs 50 crore, Assam sports minister Bimal Borah added.
“Moreover, we have decided to construct multipurpose stadiums in at least 40 of the assembly constituencies in Assam,” said Bimal Borah.
He added: “Construction cost of each such stadiums will be around Rs 12 crore.”
“Construction of these stadiums are underway and is likely to get completed within two years,” Assam sports minister Bimal Borah further stated. | https://nenow.in/north-east-news/assam/assam-invest-rs-1000-crore-development-sports-infra.html | 2022-05-31T13:07:37Z | https://nenow.in/north-east-news/assam/assam-invest-rs-1000-crore-development-sports-infra.html | true | null |
A shakeup inside the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TSWA) has led to the abrupt terminations of key leadership staff after a months-long stretch in which the agency drew the ire of both Republican and Democrat lawmakers over plans to clear-cut forests — and lost a major legal fight.
No longer with TWRA as of May 23 are deputy director Chris Richardson, once considered a candidate to take over the top spot at the agency, Tracey Boyers, who served as general counsel, and Thomas Moncrief, associate counsel. Richardson had been with the agency since 2013, Boyers since 2007 and Moncrief since 2018, according to TWRA publications.
Their departures follow the retirement announcement last month by Bobby Wilson, the executive director, who will step down from the agency in September.
The trio’s appointments were “expired” by the agency on May 23, a statement emailed by TWRA spokesperson Emily Buck said. The statement did not give a reason for the departures.
Under Tennessee law, “Tennessee State Government Executive Service employees serve at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority and can be suspended, demoted, or dismissed at any time their service is no longer required,” the statement said. “In respect of their privacy, and in accordance with the Tennessee State Department of Human Resources guidance, we will not discuss the details or nature of the expiration of their appointments.”
The TWRA serves as the state’s fishing and hunting licensure body and manages 1.6 million acres of public lands across Tennessee. Last fall, a leaked TWRA map revealed agency plans to clear-cut 2,000 forested acres in the Bridgestone Firestone Centennial Wilderness Area to create grassland habitat for bobwhite quail, whose populations have plummeted in the past half century.
The Tennessee Lookout reported the previously unannounced plans for the popular hunting, hiking and recreation area in White County in October. The plans drew angry pushback — first from residents in the community whose economy relies, in part, on visitors attracted by the area’s natural beauty, and then from lawmakers who criticized the agency’s lack of communication.
Richardson, who was the legislative liaison before being promoted to deputy director last year, served as the key point of contact with lawmakers.
In a rare display of bipartisanship, 34 Republican and Democrat lawmakers urged wildlife officials to immediately halt all clear-cutting plans and accused agency leaders of a “shameful lack of communication and transparency with this plan” and of “breaching its duty to protect natural wildlife in Tennessee.”
“You have successfully united Tennesseans from all walks of life against the plan. Republicans, Democrats, hunters, environmentalists, business people and public servants all disagree with TWRA’s plan for public land,” the letter from last January said.
TWRA officials later agreed to put a halt — at least temporarily — to the Bridgestone clear-cutting plan, but lawmakers during the legislative session introduced a series of bills to limit the agency’s authority.
One of those measures succeeded … requiring the agency to follow the same rules as the state’s departments of agriculture and forestry in selling timber harvested on public lands. The TWRA, which has long kept the profits from timber sales on public lands in its own agency budget, had been criticized for a lack of transparency and accountability in its timber sales.
In March, the TWRA lost a court battle over its right to conduct warrantless searches on private property in order to enforce the state’s hunting, fishing and wildlife laws. Boyers, the recently-departed TWRA general counsel, served as the attorney in the case, which the state attorney general’s office is now appealing.
“We are aware that stakeholders are invested in the future of agency programs and activities,” the statement from TWRA last Wednesday said. “The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has worked to preserve, conserve, manage, protect, and enhance the fish and wildlife of the state and their habitats for the use, benefit, and enjoyment of Tennessee and its visitors since 1949. TWRA will continue this important work uninterrupted in the coming days.”
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Fighting between informal gold miners in a remote part of northern Chad has left around 100 people dead and 40 injured, the government says.
What began as a “mundane dispute between two individuals… degenerated”, Defence Minister Daoud Yaya Brahim told the AFP news agency.
The mountainous Kouri Bougoudi district near the Libyan border attracts miners from across Chad and its neighbours.
The clashes occurred last week but details are only emerging now.
Some groups have put the death toll higher than the authorities, and have blamed the security forces for a number of the deaths.
The government sent a mission to the affected area – about 1,000km (620 miles) north-east of the capital, N’Djamena – when news of violence first came through.
A large military contingent has restored calm to the area, Gen Brahim is quoted by AFP as saying.
He added that the clashes were between people from Mauritania and Libya.
But last week, Mahamat Nour Ibedou, the head of Chad’s National Human Rights Commission, said the soldiers who were sent to intervene “fired on people”, AFP quotes him as saying.
He, and an opposition leader, put the death toll at 200, but the authorities deny this and say they were not responsible, AFP reports.
All gold mining activities in Kouri Bougoudi have now been suspended. | https://www.adomonline.com/clashes-between-gold-miners-leave-100-dead/ | 2022-05-31T13:10:13Z | https://www.adomonline.com/clashes-between-gold-miners-leave-100-dead/ | true | 5 |
FRANKFURT (dpa-AFX) - German regulators and authorities raided the offices of Deutsche Bank AG (DB) and its asset-management subsidiary DWS Group in Frankfurt over a probe into greenwashing allegations at DWS. The raid was conducted by about 50 officials, including public prosecutors, federal police and officials from the German financial regulator, BaFin.
The raid was conducted as part of the probe over investment fraud allegations. It is alleged that DWS was marketing investment products as much greener than they really were. The environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards were not maintained in some of the products to the level they were mentioned in the sales prospectus.
Financial institutions strive hard to market products that are in line with the global climate targets as such ESG standard products have become a major asset class and are quite popular with investors.
Deutsche Bank has confirmed the raids and reportedly said they were fully cooperating with the probe and will continue to do so.
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Nollywood actor, Kalu Ikeagwu, has accused his estranged wife, Ijeoma of deserting their matrimonial home and preventing him from gaining access to their two children.
Mr Ikeagwu in a suit marked LD/8939HD/2021, is seeking a dissolution of his six-year-old marriage to Ijeoma, at the State High Court in Ikeja.
The actor is also seeking full custody of his three-year old son and ten-year old step-daughter.
Under cross-examination by the respondent’s counsel, Mrs S.I. Amedu, the actor said his wife packed out of his matrimonial and sent him a mail that she was on her way to her father’s house in Enugu.
He, however said contrary to her claim, he saw her at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport with the children after some days.
He said: ” I got back home from a trip on Aug. 4, 2021 to find out that my wife had left our matrimonial home with the children to an undisclosed location.
“I tried to contact her when I got to the house and found it empty. I sent her an email on that same day and she replied that she had gone to her father’s house in Enugu.
“She told me she was at her father’s place in Enugu and four days later, I saw her at the airport in Lagos, heading to God knows where. In the mail she sent, she said she was In Enugu.
He also debunked the claim that he sent his wife and kids out of the house and failed to provide for their upkeep.
“I did not send her out of the house. Someone has to tell me why it takes four days to get to Enugu from Lagos.
“If you say ‘you are on your way’ it means it is a continuous sentence. It was a stated fact that she was on her way,” he said.
The actor further told the court that his wife denied him sex and also poured water on him while he was asleep.
The petitioner also said he was not aware that his wife lost a pregnancy due to a Sexually Transmitted Infection while they were together.
“After the birth of our son, she has refused to have sex with me. I was not aware she lost the pregnancy due to an infection as I did not give her any infection.
“Till date, I have not seen any report attached to a document that she lost a baby through STD. Though I did not ask her why she lost the baby,” he said.
Mr Ikeagwu said he stopped sending money to the children for upkeep and maintenance because his wife denied him being the father to his step-daughter.
He added that this was after she accused him of attempting to sleep with the child and she failed to acknowledge the money he sent to her.
“The last time I sent money to them was in November 2021. I stopped sending money because my wife denied me being a father to my step-daughter and she also accused me of wanting to sleep with her,” the actor said.
On why he was seeking custody of his step -daughter whom he had earlier sought for revocation of guardianship, the actor said he had an information that his wife wanted to relocate the children.
“I have never been married to any woman before I got married to my wife. I married her after she had her daughter.
“I earlier said the issue of revocation was because I felt she wanted to use me. My Lord, look at the precedence on how I have treated the girl from the very beginning.
“I am an actor by profession and I travel to location within and outside Nigeria in which I can spend five days to one month.
“At the moment it may be difficult but I am thinking about the future when I remarry and get a stable wife,”
Justice Christopher Balogun had earlier ordered the children to play with their father in court and ordered the respondent to present the receipts of the tuition fees of the children in court.
Justice Balogun said: “According to the Child’s Right Act, you can not deny the children the best education even if you’re quarreling with your wife.
“If I should as a judgment grant you a divorce, and if your wife is in Enugu and you stay in Lagos, why should I give the custody of a 10-year-old girl to you while her mother is alive?
“The Supreme Court ruled that it is not the wealth of a father that the children of that age need, they need the care and attention of their biological mother.
“The only reason the girl child should not be in the custody of the mother is if the mother is mentally derailed or the issue of infidelity is involved.
“Assuming the girl starts her monthly period, you as a father do not know what to do. You will be scared of the blood. A female girl is delicate. Your own case is worse because an accusation has been leveled against you,” he said.
The judge adjourned the case until June 23 for continuation of hearing. | https://www.tvcnews.tv/2022/05/popular-actor-kalu-ikeagwu-seeks-divorce-from-wife-custody-of-his-two-children/ | 2022-05-31T13:13:52Z | https://www.tvcnews.tv/2022/05/popular-actor-kalu-ikeagwu-seeks-divorce-from-wife-custody-of-his-two-children/ | false | 4 |
The NFL season starts sooner than people might realize.
The first game of the 2022 campaign will be September 8 when the Buffalo Bills travel to Los Angeles to do battle against the Rams, and that matchup is only 100 days away. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
That’s right, folks! We’re 100 days away from the NFL season starting. If that doesn’t jack up your pulse, I really don’t know what to tell you.
The 2022 NFL regular season kicks off in 100 days.
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— Field Yates (@FieldYates) May 31, 2022
Given how fractured our nation seems to be these days, we need something to unite us and bring us together. What better way to do it than the football season?
Whether it’s the NFL season or college football starting, America is simply better off when football is being played. That’s just a fact.
The Rams Beat The Buccaneers On Insane Ending. The Highlights Are Pure Football Porn https://t.co/cfNPfC7HI0
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) January 23, 2022
I don’t care who you voted for or what your politics are when it comes to football. As long as we rep the same side, you’re good in my book for at least a few hours every weekend.
The upcoming NFL season also feels pretty wide open and there are a solid six or seven teams that could all realistically push for a Super Bowl. That should only make things all the more interesting.
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Tsinandali Festival Announces 2022 Edition, Including Return Of The Pan-Caucasian Youth Orchestra
Despite the challenges posed by the global pandemic, the Festival has been presented every September since its founding.
Founded in 2019, The Tsinandali Festival has presented major international musicians in the historic Tsinandali Estate situated in the heart of Georgia's wine country. Despite the challenges posed by the global pandemic, the Festival has been presented every September since its founding.
One of the major initiatives from the inaugural Festival was the founding of the Pan-Caucasian Youth Orchestra that brought together over 80 young musicians from across the region: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Turkey & Ukraine. Often coming from countries that have a long history of tensions and disputes, these musicians came together to rehearse and perform on the Tsinandali estate. Thanks to support from the Ministry of Culture, Sport and Youth of Georgia and the Swiss and Norwegian embassies in Georgia, the Pan-Caucasian Youth Orchestra return to the Festival this year for the first time since the outbreak of the Covid pandemic.
The PCYO open the Festival on 2 September with Oksana Lyniv (first woman to conduct at Bayreuth and as music director of the Bologna opera house the first woman to hold such a position at an Italian opera house) conducting the orchestra with pianist Mao Fujita in a programme of Brahms' first Piano Concerto and Beethoven's seventh symphony. They perform in three additional concerts during the Festival under maestros Charles Dutoit, Pablo Heras-Casado and Vasily Petrenko.
The theme of supporting the next generation of musicians is further enhanced by masterclasses given by visiting international soloists and a special concert presented in partnership with Georgian violinist Lisa Batiashvili's foundation of young musicians mentored by her on 11 September.
Over the 10 days of the Festival a host of international musicians will perform together in differing combinations in lunchtime and evening concerts in the two venues built for the inaugural Festival. All programmes and artists have been created by the Festival's joint Founders & Artistic Directors Martin Engstroem and Avi Shoshani.
Gabriadze Theatre, the leading theatre company specialising in puppet performance, makes its Tsinandali Festival debut with the times classic The Autumn of My Springtime.
Martin Engstroem and Avi Shoshani comments:
"We are delighted that the Tsinandali Festival continues its unbroken run of annual editions and to bring back the Pan-Caucasian Youth Orchestra. As the region faces the Russian invasion and occupation of neighbouring Ukraine this Orchestra is needed more than ever. By bringing together these young musicians from across the region, the Orchestra fosters understanding and dialogue - and perhaps most importantly of all the ability to listen to others and perform as a cohesive cohort. We remain indebted to George Ramishvili and the team at Tsinandali who have never swerved from their commitment to the Festival and its ideals."
George Ramishvili, Chairman of the Silk Road Group & Chairman and Founder of the Tsinandali Festival comments:
"The work of the Pan Caucasian Youth Orchestra is more vital and necessary than ever before. As Georgians we know better than anyone what it is like to live under occupation. The Orchestra's founding ideal is that the best way to prevent war is dialogue. The impact that the PCYO delivers has now been recognised internationally by the support of the Swiss and Norwegian embassies in Georgia in helping us ensure that the PCYO returns this year at a time when its work is more essential than ever. This support also includes the Georgian Ministry of Culture who join with all of us at the Tsinandali Festival in hoping that the international cooperation that is exemplified by the PCYO is replicated in other countries."
Yerkin Tatishev, Founder and Board Member comments:
"The historic estate of Tsinandali has become a centre for cultural exchange and the gathering of human and intellectual capital. United by music and a common understanding of the power of the arts, Tsinandali is where people - especially young people - from all cultures participate in open exchanges in a dynamic and free environment."
For more information on the Festival please visit: www.tsinandalifestival.ge | https://www.broadwayworld.com/atlanta/article/Tsinandali-Festival-Announces-2022-Edition-Including-Return-Of-The-Pan-Caucasian-Youth-Orchestra-20220531 | 2022-05-31T13:18:57Z | https://www.broadwayworld.com/atlanta/article/Tsinandali-Festival-Announces-2022-Edition-Including-Return-Of-The-Pan-Caucasian-Youth-Orchestra-20220531 | false | 2 |
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Police say six people wounded in weekend gunfire in a downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee, business district were all children.
Chattanooga Police said in a statement on Monday that five of the victims were 15 and one was 13.
Officers were patrolling the area Saturday night when they heard gunfire and responded to find multiple people shooting weapons and numerous people fleeing the area. The statement said some officers provided first aid while others began securing the scene.
Police say the shooting involved two groups of people that appeared to be advancing toward each other at the beginning of an altercation when two individuals in one group pull guns and fired at the other group. | https://www.wmot.org/news/2022-05-31/police-6-wounded-in-chattanooga-shooting-were-children | 2022-05-31T13:20:59Z | https://www.wmot.org/news/2022-05-31/police-6-wounded-in-chattanooga-shooting-were-children | true | null |
HARKER HEIGHTS, Texas (FOX 44) – A shooting in Harker Heights sends two teenagers to the hospital.
Police officers responded at approximately 1:37 a.m. Monday to the 700 block of Edwards Drive in reference to a shooting. There were several callers reporting a disturbance involving gunshots in the parking lot.
Officers were later notified of two gunshot victims at the Seton Hospital in Harker Heights. A 19-year-old man was treated for his gunshot wound and was subsequently released from the hospital. The other 17-year-old man was transported by helicopter to another area hospital, where he is listed in critical condition.
Detectives with the Harker Heights Criminal Investigations Division are asking anyone with any information regarding this offense to contact the Harker Heights Police Department at (254) 953-5400, option # 1.
This investigation is ongoing. | https://www.fox44news.com/news/local-news/bell-county/two-teenagers-hospitalized-in-harker-heights-shooting/ | 2022-05-31T13:22:29Z | https://www.fox44news.com/news/local-news/bell-county/two-teenagers-hospitalized-in-harker-heights-shooting/ | false | null |
HANOVER TWP. - The Township Committee presented awards to two firefighters who saved the life of a Madison woman in her 80s, and another four who saved a woman and her dog during Hurricane Ida at the Thursday, May 26 meeting.
From the Cedar Knolls Fire Department, Lt. Michael Belott and firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician David Sulpy responded to a three alarm structure fire with entrapment in Madison on Aug. 17, 2021.
After assisting with the removal of the victim through a window, they then assisted three Madison firefighters to safety through the same window after becoming trapped. The victim was released from the hospital a few days later.
From the Whippany Fire Department, firefighters Ian Bell, John Gethins Jr., Henry Hansch III and John Makowski were awarded for their actions Sept. 1, 2021, when they saved a woman and dog behind the WalMart on Ridgedale Avenue after Hurricane Ida.
The firefighters had been running multiple calls assisting folks that had become trapped by the sudden increase in water levels from Ida. This involved numerous responses to people trapped in their car due to the rising waters and multiple pump-outs throughout Hanover Township, Hansch said.
The firefighters had been running calls all evening, and as the storm passed and they thought everything had settled down, the crew was getting ready to sleep in the bunk rooms at the firehouse, and Hansch was heading home. Just as he got home at around 1 a.m., the firefighters were dispatched for a tractor trailer fire behind the WalMart, he said.
The dispatch quickly changed to an individual trapped in a tractor trailer, then updated to an individual trapped with their dog, then to a dog that may bite, then to an individual and their dog trapped in a trailer in the woods behind the Morris County Mall, where WalMart is, Hansch said.
As the dispatched were being updated, the Whippany Fire Department, Cedar Knolls Fire Department and Hanover Township Police were all dispatched to the location and the Whippany Swift Water Rescue Team, whose members often call themselves “The Turtles,” were preparing their equipment and boat for the rescue, Hansch said.
The first responders made their way down the railroad tracks and then launched the swift water rescue boat into the flooded woods behind the mall to start their search for the stranded victim and her dog, Hansch said. The woods were flooded and completely dark, so they had located the victim by calling out to her and making their way back to the encampment where they believed she was.
Hansch said he could hear both her and her pitbull as they got closer, and the first responders then made their way to the trailer that was surrounded by flood waters. They then slowly reached into the trailer to pull her and the pitbull into the boat and then safely returned them to their entry point, he said.
“It was a team effort of everybody working together, and it’s going back and trying to find this lady as everybody else, I’m sure, is trying to help,” Hansch said. “So it was an interesting evening that you never know what you’re going to turn up to.”
Lt. Michael Belott, of the Cedar Knolls department, said it was an honor and a privilege to see that a lot of the training that the firefighters do was able to pay off, and those actions resulted in a life being saved.
“It was hectic, but we were also in the right place at the right time,” Belott said about the fire in Madison. “So I think all the stars kind of lined up. We were relatively close to Madison when we were dispatched, so we had a pretty easy, quick response time, and we were able to get there relatively quickly as things started to go south, if you will, and we were able to step in where we needed to.”
The firefighters were previously honored at the 200 Club of Morris County’s gala Thursday, May 5.
Hanover Township Deputy Mayor Thomas “Ace” Gallagher, a member of the club’s Board of Trustees, said at the meeting that the club is there when first responders or their families need a helping hand, and it’s been that way in Morris County for the past 50 years.
“The vision and mission alone says it all, and in its simplest form, the club is here to support those heroes and their families who may need the support,” Gallagher said. “The 200 Club also recognizes those brave first responders that go above and beyond the call of duty during an emergency and sometimes put a lifesaving mission above their own lives and their own personal safety. God knows when the police, fire, EMS or OEM, when we need them, they are one phone call away.”
Contact Brett Friedensohn at brettf@newjerseyhills.com. | https://www.newjerseyhills.com/hanover_eagle/news/hanover-committee-honors-firefighters-for-saving-life/article_df11e618-b09c-55b9-be13-ce43c99bf797.html | 2022-05-31T13:25:51Z | https://www.newjerseyhills.com/hanover_eagle/news/hanover-committee-honors-firefighters-for-saving-life/article_df11e618-b09c-55b9-be13-ce43c99bf797.html | true | 2 |
5 Fulham players who could attract transfer interest this summer – will they leave?
Fulham are returning to the Premier League as the Championship title-winners, with Marco Silva’s side looking set for change in the summer transfer window.
And Fulham have been linked with any and every player since their promotion was confirmed last month.
The Londoners have spent big in the past and they could do again this summer, but there could also be some departures this summer too.
Here, we look at five Fulham players who could attract transfer interest this summer…
Marek Rodak
Fulham look set to bring in a new no.1 this summer with Lazio’s Thomas Strakosha being strongly linked.
And for Rodak, that could signal the end of his Fulham career. He was overlooked in the Premier League last time and he says he won’t settle for a spot on the bench again.
He’s a solid Championship goalkeeper and could easily find a new home if he wants to leave Craven Cottage.
Antonee Robinson
Robinson has split opinion among Fulham fans in the past. But that’s not stopped him from being regularly linked with a move away, with West Ham having last been linked back in December.
Silva has been linked with a number of full-backs so far this month, and like Rodak, if Robinson doesn’t have the guarantee of regular football next season then he could consider a transfer exit – he’s a good player and he too would have plenty of interest.
Anthony Knockaert
For this one, Fulham may well be hoping that Knockaert does have transfer interest this summer. He’s well out of contention at Craven Cottage, but again, this is a player with bags of experience, especially so in the Championship.
If Fulham will let him go, even on loan and pay part of his wages, he’d surely have no problem in finding a temporary home for the 2022/23 campaign.
Ivan Cavaleiro
Like Knockaert, Cavaleiro is an experienced player, likely to be on high wages at Fulham, but low in the pecking order.
And with his side heading to the Premier League, Cavaleiro may be wondering how much, if any, football he’ll be playing next season.
With that in mind, clubs could look at Cavaleiro as a potential transfer target, with Fulham surely willing to let the Portuguese leave after he made just 18 Championship appearances last season.
Aleksandar Mitrovic
Mitrovic proved himself to be one of the hottest strikers in Europe last season. He scored an incredible 43 goals in 44 league outings for Fulham, and he now looks prepared to finally take that form into the Premier League.
But his form last season saw him linked with the likes of Newcastle United and Arsenal, and Fulham fans may be weary of that interest cropping up again at some point this summer, with plenty of top flight teams bound to be after a prolific striker. | https://the72.co.uk/274677/5-fulham-players-who-could-attract-transfer-interest-this-summer-will-they-leave/ | 2022-05-31T13:25:52Z | https://the72.co.uk/274677/5-fulham-players-who-could-attract-transfer-interest-this-summer-will-they-leave/ | false | 1 |
How to complete the Duck Hunt challenge in Hitman 3
Take out that quack, 47.
Duck Hunt is a challenge in Hitman 3 that can only be completed in the Berlin Egg Hunt Escalation. You’ll need to get through the entire Escalation and take out the final target on the third level using a specific weapon to complete it. This guide walks you through how to complete the challenge, so you don’t get stuck trying to figure each part out.
Step 1 – Reach level 3 in the Berlin Egg Hunt Escalation
The first thing you must do is play through and complete the first two levels of the Berline Egg Hunt Escalation. These require you to take out several targets and provide some interesting new weapons to work with. These are tiny eggs that can kill, poison, sedate, or distract NPCs. Once you’re able to start level 3, you can concentrate on completing the Duck Hunt challenge.
Step 2: Get the ICA19 F/A Stealth Ducky Edition
From your starting location, head left and towards the entrance to the industrial area behind the club. There are two guards here, and they’ll block your path forward. Luckily, there’s a blue egg on the floor in front of them. Pick this egg up, throw it at the guards’ feet, and wait for them to pass out. See below for a map reference for these guards.
Once the guards are asleep, walk over to them and pick up one of their guns. Keep moving forward, and you should see a large colorful egg on the ground ahead of you. The ICA19 F/A Stealth Ducky Edition is inside that egg, but you’ll need to shoot it to get to it.
Shoot the egg once, pick up the weapon, and head to the back of the area and into the grass. This will hide you so anyone coming to investigate the shot won’t spot you.
Step 3: Kill the first three targets
From this point, you need to kill the first three targets on your list from the start of the mission. It doesn’t matter how you do this, but our method will allow you to get through them all without being spotted, putting you in an advantageous position for your final kill. Once you’ve killed the last of these three targets, the White Rabbit will spawn near the outdoor bar by the canal, and you’ll be asked to kill him.
Step 4: Kill the White Rabbit with the ICA19 F/A Stealth Ducky Edition
This is the only part of the challenge that may trip you up. If you’re being hunted, you’ll need to get a new disguise before you can locate the White Rabbit. He will run from his location close to the canal to the corner of the map patrolled by mercenaries. If you’re fast, you can kill him when he first spots you and begins to run away. There’s a good point along the canal where he waits, sticking his head out from behind a cooling tower now and then. Put the nearby guards to sleep, take your time lining up the shot, then kill him and head to an exit. You’ll get The Yellow Rabbit Suit once you’ve ended the mission. | https://doublexp.com/guides/how-to-complete-the-duck-hunt-challenge-in-hitman-3 | 2022-05-31T13:27:06Z | https://doublexp.com/guides/how-to-complete-the-duck-hunt-challenge-in-hitman-3 | false | 1 |
The family of Salvador Ramos, the 18-year-old who killed 21 people in one of the worst mass shootings in the United States, has sought help to pay the medical bills of his grandmother. She was Salvador's first victim before he opened fire on school children at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, on May 24.
Ramos' aunt has set up a GoFundMe page asking contribution for his ailing grandmother. She was shot in the face by the teenager.
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The family is aiming to raise $30,000 to pay the expenses of the grandmother, who is expected to undergo several surgeries.
The page has raised a little over $10,000 so far.
In the descriptor on the page, Ramos' aunt has written that the family has been “hit from all sides”.
“My mom was shot in the face and left to die alone in her home by her very own grandson. It was by the grace of God that she was able to get up off the floor and walk to a neighbors home and ask for help,” she further said.
“We cannot continue to spew hate. I know it will take time but we have to forgive those who have wronged us. We cannot keep judging. Leave that to God,” the woman further said.
Ramos - a school dropout with no criminal history - was a US citizen who lived with his grandmother. Ramos' cousin Mia told The Washington Post that he was mocked for a speech impediment in middle school, and would tell his grandmother that he wanted to stop attending class.
His now-removed Instagram account featured photos of a young man with shoulder-length hair, his eyes closed. The account also included images of two assault rifles and a plastic gun magazine.
Ramos was killed by a Border Patrol agent during his attack on the school. | https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/texas-school-shooters-family-appeals-for-donation-hit-from-all-sides-3026269 | 2022-05-31T13:27:14Z | https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/texas-school-shooters-family-appeals-for-donation-hit-from-all-sides-3026269 | true | 1 |
Viral Video: An administrative meeting in West Bengal’s Purulia took a rather comical turn on Monday when Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took a jibe at a TMC official’s weight. During the interaction, Banerjee questioned the chairman of Jhalda municipality Suresh Kumar Agarwal about his belly fat and the serious atmosphere suddenly turned light. The CM first asked him to stand up and and briefly tell her about all problems.Also Read - Viral Video: Desi Uncle & Aunty Dance to Govinda's Aap Ke Aa Jane Se, Rock The Stage | Watch
As Agarwal stood up, Mamata said, ” “Why do you have such a belly bulge? And the way it’s growing you will definitely have a (heart) blockage.” Suresh replied, “Didi, I don’t have sugar, I don’t have blood pressure.” Hearing this, Mamata quipped, “There is something definitely there. The liver must be big! ‘How can such a big Madhya Pradesh exists, if there is nothing.”
Trying to convince her, Suresh answered, “Didi, I exercise for three hours every day. The chief minister’s question is, “Where do you exercise? Show me, kapal bhati. let’s see! That’s what you’re doing! How many times a day?” Suresh replied, ‘Didi, a thousand times”.
Watch the video here:
On hearing this, the Chief Minister immediately said, “A thousand times? Can’t be. Let’s see where you do it now!” Suresh was unprepared and said, “Didi, do you have to show up now?” Mamata said, “Yes, come on stage and show it. If you can do it a thousand times, I’ll give you ten thousand bucks!” Suresh then said, “Didi, it can’t be done before five o’clock in the afternoon!”
Still not convinced, the TMC leader advised him to stop eating pakoras. “You will lose a lot of weight if you just stop eating your pakoras. Eat boiled rice for a month but finish your dinner by 7 pm. And if you eat late, don’t eat anything for 12 hours the next day and walk a kilometre daily,” the CM added.
The 62-year-old Agarwal lated told PTI that he will “definitely try” to follow the party supremo’s advice. A video of the hilarious exchange has gone viral on social media, amusing people. | https://www.india.com/viral/viral-video-mamata-banerjee-tmc-leader-weight-how-has-your-tummy-grown-so-big-pakoras-hilarious-5424856/ | 2022-05-31T13:29:51Z | https://www.india.com/viral/viral-video-mamata-banerjee-tmc-leader-weight-how-has-your-tummy-grown-so-big-pakoras-hilarious-5424856/ | true | 1 |
Which knitting kit is best?
Knitting is a fun, relaxing hobby nearly anyone can enjoy, but newcomers may have trouble knowing where to start. Knitting kits are convenient because they often come with all of the essentials, including needles, yarn and a variety of knitting tools.
Most knitting kits are relatively affordable, but the contents can range widely depending on your skill level. If you’re a knitter with a bit of foundational knowledge, the ChiaoGoo Interchangeable Knitting Tips Set is the recommended pick.
What to know before you buy a knitting kit
Types of knitting kits
Knitting kits appear in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, usually directed toward a specific audience.
- Starter sets are geared towards beginners with zero knitting experience and come with everything you need to get started. Their components are usually not particularly high quality, as most knitters will choose to upgrade once they get proficient enough. Starter kits usually come with a detailed, illustrated instruction manual.
- Project sets are a great choice for intermediate and experienced knitters looking for a fun challenge. These kits come with every item you need to create a single-knit garment, such as a hat or a pair of gloves. Project sets may come with a pair of knitting needles, but their focus is on specialty yarn, a pattern and a booklet of instructions.
Some knitting kits focus entirely on high-quality replacement needles in various sizes. These kits are typically geared toward advanced knitters who already have everything else they need.
Knitting-kit tips
- If your knitting kit comes with a carrying case or a box with compartments, keep your workspace organized by returning all of your pieces to their proper spots.
- Even expert knitters make mistakes from time to time. If one of your projects didn’t turn out as planned, simply take it apart and reuse the yarn.
- Keep a knitting journal near your kit so you can record details and measurements.
- Explore social media and knitting blogs for inspiration and project ideas.
- If you’re a beginner, look for a comprehensive knitting kit that will let you experiment with needle and yarn sizes.
What to look for in a quality knitting kit
Needles
Single-point knitting needles are available in a variety of sizes and can be crafted from plastic, wood, metal or even bamboo. If you’re not sure which needle to use, look for a kit that comes with a few sizes so you can experiment. Sizes 6, 7 and 8 are usually recommended for beginners.
Scissors
Many knitting kits come with scissors for cutting yarn. These tools should be sharp enough to cut quickly and cleanly without leaving behind stray fibers. Keep in mind that the scissors included in knitting kits are almost always designed for right-handed people.
Carrying case
Some knitting kits have carrying cases constructed from fabric or durable plastic. Look for a case with compartments so you can keep everything organized, especially if your kit comes with lots of items. Many carrying cases have handles so you can easily travel with your knitting supplies.
How much you can expect to spend on a knitting kit
The cost of a knitting kit can vary widely depending on the size and quality of its components. Simple starter sets are usually around $20-$50, while an advanced set with a selection of quality needles may cost over $150.
Knitting kit FAQ
Are there knitting kits for kids?
A. There are tons of great knitting kits for kids. They usually include colorful yarn; small, kid-friendly needles; and project ideas geared toward children.
Where can I find knitting ideas?
A. If you’ve tackled all of the projects included with your kit, try going online. There are countless knitting blogs, websites and video channels that can provide you with fun, creative project ideas.
What’s the best knitting kit to buy?
Top knitting kit
ChiaoGoo Interchangeable Knitting Tips Set
What you need to know: Best suited for an intermediate or experienced knitter, this kit comes with a dozen pairs of high-quality needles in various sizes.
What you’ll love: The needles are constructed from durable, surgical-quality steel. The carrying satchel is made of fabric and each needle pair gets its own pocket with a corresponding number. The set also included three premium cables, six stitch markers and more.
What you should consider: The kit is somewhat expensive, and a few users had an issue with the needle cables falling off the needles.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top knitting kit for the money
Exquiss Bamboo Knitting Needle Set
What you need to know: This massive knitting kit comes with 54 needles in various sizes and tons of accessories.
What you’ll love: In addition to 18 circular knitting needles and 36 single-point needles, the kit includes tools such as a tape measure and a pair of knitting scissors. It also comes with a plastic carrying case with compartments.
What you should consider: Users like the bamboo needles, but some of the other knitting tools lack durability.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Dxhycc Basic Knitting Tools Set With Case
What you need to know: This simple, budget-friendly knitting kit is perfect for beginners.
What you’ll love: All of the most essential knitting tools can be found in this set, including stitch holders, a tape measure, point protectors and scissors. The plastic carrying case is small and compact with convenient miniature compartments.
What you should consider: A few knitters have noted that the tape measure is slightly off, and there are no instructions included with this kit.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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9-year-old girl survives rare cougar attack in Washington
Published: May. 31, 2022 at 7:13 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
FRUITLAND, Wash. (AP) — Witnesses say a 9-year-old girl survived a cougar attack after wandering up a trail with two friends while camping in northwest Washington state.
It happened Saturday morning near Fruitland, Washington.
The girl fought back while her friends ran for their lives. Adults rushed to help and found the girl covered in blood.
She was soon airlifted to a hospital, where she’s recovering after surgery for multiple wounds to her head and upper body.
Others found the young male cougar and killed it.
Fish and Wildlife spokeswoman Staci Lehman says cougar attacks are rare, with only two fatalities in the last century in Washington state.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.keyc.com/2022/05/31/9-year-old-girl-survives-rare-cougar-attack-washington/ | 2022-05-31T13:39:24Z | https://www.keyc.com/2022/05/31/9-year-old-girl-survives-rare-cougar-attack-washington/ | true | null |
Real Madrid Were NOT The Best Team In The Champions League – Messi
Paris Saint-Germain forward, Lionel Messi has made a strong claim that Real Madrid were not the best team in the Champions League this season.
Real Madrid had, over the weekend, won their 14th Champions League trophy after beating Liverpool 1-0 in the final in Paris.
Vinicius Junior scored the only goal of the match to ensure Real Madrid defeated Liverpool at the Stade de France.
Speaking to Argentinian broadcaster TYC,
“The Real Madrid game killed us. The best team doesn’t always win.
“Without taking anything away from Madrid, because they are the champions of Europe and they are always there or thereabouts, but they were not the best team of this Champions League.
“The Champions League is about situations, key moments, psychological moments that take a team, where the slightest error can eliminate you and those who are best prepared for those situations end up winning or reaching the final.” | https://www.naijaloaded.com.ng/sport/real-madrid-were-not-the-best-team-in-the-champions-league-messi | 2022-05-31T13:43:07Z | https://www.naijaloaded.com.ng/sport/real-madrid-were-not-the-best-team-in-the-champions-league-messi | true | null |
Source: Minister, council sued over uncollected garbage – NewsDay Zimbabwe
BY MIRIAM MANGWAYA
SOME Harare residents have dragged Local Government minister July Moyo to court to compel him and the Harare City Council (HCC) to collect garbage in the city.In an application filed at the High Court last Friday, the residents, who reside in Mbare, Highfield and Mabvuku stated that outbreaks of dysentery had erupted in their communities due to non-collection of refuse.
They claimed that they religiously paid their rates, but HCC had failed to collect garbage.
Through their lawyer, Paidamoyo Saurombe of Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights, the residents, Juliet Chatambudza, Soul Gurudza and Spiwe Guwa, cited HCC and Moyo as the first and second respondents, respectively.
In their application, the residents requested the court to order Moyo and HCC to collect refuse and clear all illegal dumpsites that have accumulated across the capital, and also to publish collection timetables in newspapers and on social media platforms.
The residents stated that refuse collection had become erratic in the city and they were providing refuse bins for themselves, yet it was HCC’s obligation.
The trio said due to non-collection of refuse, residents resorted to dumping garbage everywhere posing health hazards.
“I have tried approaching the first respondent’s workers, but this has been in vain,” Guwa said in her founding affidavit.
“I have approached the district officer in my ward and the residents group seeking recourse, but all of this has been in vain. By continuing to collect the payments from me to collect refuse, but at the same time neglecting to collect the rubbish, the first respondent is unjustly enriched,” she added.
The matter is yet to be heard.
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BOCA RATON, Fla., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MACADOO today announced that it has been named national agency of record across multiple marketing services disciplines by Foundation for Sickle Cell Disease Research (FSCDR), a stand-alone, community-based medical and research practice, with a flagship location in Hollywood, Florida in addition to six satellite locations across the State of Florida. As the foundation consolidates national communications duties under one agency over the course of 2022-2023, MACADOO will lead marketing, advertising, digital and social media, public relations, experiential marketing, and strategies for FSCDR across the United States.
"With an eye towards the future, MACADOO's marketing strategies are innovative, detailed and niche. Their team is uniquely equipped and will amplify the Foundation's platform to provide care, wrap around services, and clinical research to thousands of patients and families suffering from sickle cell disease," said Dr. Lanetta Bronté-Hall, Founder and President of FSCDR.
With a collective of 50 plus years helping to sustain businesses through marketing, advertising, and communications expertise, the unique beauty and difference of MACADOO is access to an entire team of high-level experienced DOOers, and dedicated brand managers. Whether clients choose one of 18 package bundles, a la carte services, or choose to employ MACADOO as their outsourced marketing arm, the agency acts as a trusted extension of the client's business as goals are set and achieved.
"For the past seven years, FSCDR has grown strong roots in the South Florida community, taking great strides towards resetting the narrative around Sickle Cell Disease through specialized care and innovative research. MACADOO's team of executive DOOers are devoted to raising the national profile of FSCDR, and lifting the stigma behind sickle cell disease by promoting the foundation's life-improving solutions," said Michelle Campbell, CEO of MACADOO
Since opening its doors in 2015, FSCDR has experienced exponential growth in patient volume. To accommodate this growth, the foundation is made up of 6,000 sq. feet with 18 infusion chairs, four private exam rooms, triage room, pharmacy, research, and executive offices. The practice is multispecialty and includes primary care physicians, hematologist-oncologist, advanced nurse practitioners, registered nurses, a neuropsychologist, and social workers.
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Caitlin Foord revealed she has “absolutely fallen in love and found myself again” at Arsenal after it was announced she had signed a new deal with the women’s side.
The Australia forward joined Arsenal in January 2020 after a spell in the United States with Portland Thorns and she has gone on to score 23 times in 62 appearances in all competitions for the Gunners.
But Foord also divulged she has rediscovered her passion for football since moving to north London after putting pen to paper on a new contract, the length of which was not disclosed by Arsenal.
“Since I joined this club, I’ve absolutely fallen in love with being here,” the 27-year-old said in quotes on Arsenal’s website.
“I think I mentioned in one of my early interviews that I had lost my way in football a bit, but since being here I’ve absolutely fallen in love and found myself again.
“We’ve been inching towards winning lots of silverware and that’s definitely going to be the plan for next year. We want to win multiple trophies and I think with the squad, the team, the players and the support we have, we have the squad to be able to do it.”
Foord marked her Arsenal debut in February 2020 with a goal against Lewes while she bagged a brace in the first women’s north London derby at Emirates Stadium Tottenham were beaten 3-0 earlier this month.
Arsenal finished just a point behind Women’s Super League champions Chelsea this season while their FA Cup ambitions were also ended by the Blues following a 2-0 semi-final defeat.
But as he looks to improve upon last season, Arsenal head coach Jonas Eidevall is happy to have tied down Foord, saying: “Caitlin is a top player and an integral part of what we’re building here.
“Her contribution in both attack and defence are crucial to our game, so we’re delighted that she has signed a new contract. This is an ambitious club and Caitlin is central to that.” | https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/sport/4352745/caitlin-foord-says-she-has-fallen-in-love-with-arsenal-after-signing-new-deal/ | 2022-05-31T13:47:58Z | https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/sport/4352745/caitlin-foord-says-she-has-fallen-in-love-with-arsenal-after-signing-new-deal/ | false | 10 |
Smoking the competition: Things heat up at Berea Rib Cook-Off
Seasoning, sauce and a little smokiness are all keys to perfecting a slab of ribs, which is what 10 ribbers aim to do at Berea’s National Rib Cook-Off. With the fresh slabs of meat being rubbed down with spices and loaded into smokers, the food isn't the only thing heating up at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds.
Dennis Carrino, a Cleveland native, has been coming to the fairgrounds for Berea's rib cook-off since it began in 1999. Boasting awards earned at his Blazin' Bronco BBQ stand, Carrino has been in the food industry even longer than that. He recalled the origins of the rib cook-off craze that has taken the nation and stakes his claim in their start in Cleveland.
With a deep-rooted history in the BBQ competitions, Carrino said that those in the competition are like family.
“You know what we’re all friends out here and it's a great family and comradery of cookers," Carrino said. “We see the same cookers whether we’re in Cleveland, Ohio, or Reno, Nevada."
Seeing the same faces at these cook-offs is bound to create deep friendships—friendships that come with a little healthy competition as well.
“I think that’s part of why the rib cook-offs and everything has grown because it's a part of one big family. We help each other out. When it comes to judging, the gloves are off," Carrino said. "But it’s that fun part, that we get into the judging—who tweaks a little bit of this, who does a little bit of that, who steals somebody else's secrets—may the best man win."
Kevin Gift of Pigfoot BBQ from West Salem agreed that they are all friends when the weekend starts, but there's a goal at the end of it all, and it's a goal they all have their sights set on.
“It’s all fun, we’re all friends out here until competition time then it's a little different," Gift said. “We’re all competing to win."
Best Ribs, Best Sauce and People’s Choice Awards will all be given away, and the 10 rib teams will be fighting to see their name next to at least one of the awards. That includes the newer ribbers, who are bringing a fiery passion to the big cook-off.
“It’s our third year here," said Josh Crall of After Hours BBQ from Orrville. "How are we going to do this weekend? We hope we're going to do awesome. Like I said, people up here have given us a shot before, weather looks like it's going to be a nice weekend."
Walking through the fairgrounds, patrons will notice right away the trophies and signs adorning each rib team's stand.
“Won one, won two, five, 10 and it kept one going from there…then it really became fun,” Carrino said. "We were the only team who won the Cleveland national rib cook-off four years straight and that’s a record and I’m pretty proud of that.”
Gift would have something to say about the accolades Carrino mentioned, boasting that “my ribs are the best."
Crall is letting his flavors do the talking.
“It’s just sweet, spicy, a little smoke with it there you go, that’s all you need," Crall said.
There will be more than enough of those (as well as other staples like chicken wings, brisket, mac and cheese and other tasty BBQ options.
“Probably do about 1,200 slabs of ribs, about each vendor, so hopefully everybody comes hungry cause we’ve got plenty," Crall said.
Ribs that, Carrino said, will be more reasonably priced than other cook-offs around the country as organizers secured discounted prices on the highly inflated meats being served up this weekend.
"Got us better prices for ribs than we can even buy and he has passed that on to us and we’re passing it on to our patrons and that’s an important feature about this rib cook-off," Carrino said.
With prices set and stands constructed, the teams got to work Thursday, rubbing on the seasoning, loading up the smokers, and prepping the sauces because good BBQ does happen overnight. And on Friday morning the competition begins, drawing out the community to get some good food and lasting memories.
“Everybody comes out for this. You see the families, then the families bring the children, then the children grow up and they bring their kids," Carrino said.
And the stiff competition keeps things fun among the cooks and makes sure they stay on their A-game—which makes the real winners each year the guests who come to take down a few slabs of ribs.
"Ain’t no reason for anybody not to come down and have some good ribs,” Crall said.
Berea’s National Rib Cook-Off will take place Memorial Day Weekend, May 27-30 at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds in Berea.
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BERLIN (AP) — Authorities in Germany raided the offices of Deutsche Bank and its subsidiary DWS on Tuesday following claims that it was exaggerating the sustainable credentials of some of the products it sold.
German news agency dpa quoted Frankfurt prosecutors saying the probe focused on allegations of investment fraud, but no specific suspects had been identified yet.
A former manager in charge of sustainability at DWS has claimed that the asset management firm exaggerated the environmental and climate credentials of certain funds — referred to as “greenwashing.”
“The measures of the Public Prosecutors are directed against unknown people in connection with greenwashing allegations against DWS,” Deutsche Bank said in a statement.
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NEW YORK — By his own estimation, Trevor Williams is the replacement to the replacement to one of the two aces in the Mets starting rotation. When he starts on Tuesday at Citi Field, though, Williams will reclaim a position occupied as recently as last week by a man dispatched to replace him, Thomas Szapucki. After Szapucki combusted in San Francisco last Wednesday, the Mets tapped Williams once more as a starter — making him, in a sense, the replacement to the replacement to the replacement to the replacement of the ace, Jacob deGrom.
“You kind of just show up at the field every day thinking, ‘What role does the team need me in today?’” Williams said before Monday’s 13-5 drubbing of Washington. “And it’s fun.”
A few hours after Williams spoke, a rookie reliever named Colin Holderman collected the second victory of his career. A rookie outfielder named Nick Plummer recorded three hits, drove in four runs and heard at least two extended chants of his name from the Citi Field faithful. The team expanded its lead in the National League East to 9.5 games.
This is not how the Mets drew it up. Yet how much better could it look?
The levity stems from success. The Mets (33-17) have occupied first place for every day but one in 2022. With every stumble by Atlanta, with every collapse in Philadelphia, the Mets’ position grows only more comfortable. It is a heady time — a signal to the rest of the sport that the unraveling of owner Steve Cohen’s best-laid plans, specifically a combined 60 starts between deGrom and Max Scherzer, will not deter the club.
“We have a lot of veteran guys who, for the most part, are just not panicking,” pitcher Chris Bassitt said. “It’s like, ‘All right, onto the next one.’ You have your veteran guys not acting like it’s a big deal. Which, truly, it’s not a big deal. And then everyone just seems to be calm.”
The first two months of the season have tested the depth of the Mets roster and the mettle of its inhabitants. The team continues to pass. The group has demonstrated a flair for the dramatic against good teams and the capability to throttle lesser competition. These are the hallmarks of the elite.
Early in the season, as the hitters griped about chilly conditions and a mushy baseball, the pitching staff buoyed the group. In recent days, as the rotation awaits the return of its two pillars, the offense has carried the day. The hitters bullied Washington starter Erick Fedde and taxed him for six runs across 1 1/3 innings. The onslaught obscured a first-inning hiccup from David Peterson, who hung around after giving up three early runs before departing with two outs in the fifth.
Peterson, of course, is the replacement for the other injured Mets ace, Scherzer, who will be on the shelf for several more weeks with an oblique strain. The initial replacement, in the brain-teaser scenario centered on Williams (0-3, 4.37 ERA), was second-year pitcher Tylor Megill. He is rehabbing from biceps tendinitis on the injured list, but told Newsday he hoped to throw a session of live batting practice on Tuesday. Megill is expected to return before deGrom.
There remains no public timetable for deGrom’s return from the stress reaction in his right scapula. He may soon expand his throwing program to bullpen sessions. He spoke over the weekend for the first time since April. “I feel completely normal,” deGrom said. “So I think that’s where it’s going to be like, do we push it? Do we not? That will be the discussion over the next few days.”
As the Mets ponder what to do with deGrom, and monitor the progress of Megill, they will entrust starts to pitchers like Peterson and Williams. Williams moved in and out of the rotation on the most recent road trip. He surrendered four runs in four innings at Coors Field on May 21. Four days later, after Szapucki punched his return ticket to the minors with a nine-run bludgeoning by the Giants, Williams secured 11 outs in scoreless relief and earned the start for Tuesday.
The nightmarish outing by Szapucki meant the trip to Colorado and San Francisco ended with a thud. Similar difficulty could await on an upcoming trip to play the Dodgers, Padres and Angels. Until then, the Mets can feast on their in-division foes.
Back home over the weekend, the Mets regained their footing by sweeping the Phillies, a club in free fall, before opening the doors at Citi Field to the hapless Nationals. The quality of competition in the East has aided the cause of the Mets. Atlanta has not won three games in a row yet this season. The Marlins remain the Marlins.
And so the Mets continue to roll into the summer, despite the early setbacks. The presence of veteran pitchers like Bassitt, Carlos Carrasco and Taijuan Walker has lightened the load of replacements like Peterson and Williams. “If it was just Max and deGrom and five rookies, I think you’d have a lot more trouble,” Bassitt said. “But we’ve all been there and done that.”
It also helps that the lineup has awoken. The group hung 21 runs on Philadelphia over the weekend, and then dropped a baker’s dozen more on the heads of the Nationals on Monday. Those sorts of outbursts make it easy to survive the loss of two pitchers, even pitchers as superlative as Scherzer and deGrom.
The victory on Monday secured the team’s first four-game winning streak of 2022. The Mets are on pace for 107, only one shy of the blistering standard set by the vaunted 1986 edition. This group may not reach those heights. But given their early demonstrations of resilience, the comparisons look more and more reasonable.
“What is tonight? (Game No.) 50?” manager Buck Showalter said. “We’ve got a lot of baseball left. But so far, so good.”
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ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s president highlighted the activities of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party as part of his country’s objections to Sweden and Finland joining NATO and said both nations doing so would carry security risks for Turkey.
The group known as PKK has waged a 38-year insurgency against Turkey that has led to tens of thousands of deaths. It is designated a terrorist entity by the United States and the European Union, including Sweden and Finland.
However, the West’s attitude to the PKK’s Syrian wing, the People’s Protection Units, or YPG, has caused acrimony between Ankara and other NATO members. The YPG forms the backbone of the forces involved in the U.S.-led fight against the Islamic State group.
“Turkey maintains that the admission of Sweden and Finland entails risks for its own security and the organization’s future,” President Recep Tayyip Erdogan wrote in an article published by The Economist late Monday.
Referring to the central tenet of NATO’s mutual defense policy, he added: “We have every right to expect those countries, which will expect NATO’s second-largest army to come to their defence under Article 5, to prevent the recruitment, fundraising and propaganda activities of the PKK.”
All NATO members must approve the two Nordic nations’ bids to join the alliance, which were propelled by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Turkey has said it won’t allow their accession unless steps are taken, but NATO leaders are looking to the NATO summit in Spain in late June as the chance for the historic expansion.
Erdogan reiterated calls for Finland and Sweden to extradite people Ankara suspects of terrorist activity and to support “the anti-terror operations of NATO members.”
He also said arms embargoes were “incompatible with the spirit of military partnership.”
Sweden and Finland were among countries to impose defense export restrictions on Turkey following its 2019 incursion into northeast Syria that aimed to drive back the YPG. In recent days, Erdogan has promised a further cross-border operation against the group.
The president set out Turkey’s role in “arguably the greatest military alliance in history” since it joined in 1952 and called for other NATO members to persuade Sweden and Finland to change their positions.
“Where Sweden and Finland stand on the national security concerns and considerations of other countries, with which they would like to be allies, will determine to what extent Turkey would like to be allies with those states,” he added. | https://www.wkrg.com/international/turkish-leader-writes-on-risks-of-sweden-finland-in-nato/ | 2022-05-31T13:50:08Z | https://www.wkrg.com/international/turkish-leader-writes-on-risks-of-sweden-finland-in-nato/ | false | 42 |
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.)
Richard Olson, Florida International University; Ameyu B. Tolera, Florida International University; Arindam Chowdhury, Florida International University, and Ioannis Zisis, Florida International University
(THE CONVERSATION) In an airplane hangar in Miami, engineers are recreating some of the most powerful hurricane winds to ever strike land. These Category 5 winds can shatter a test building in the blink of an eye.
Yet the giant fans creating them aren’t powerful enough to keep up with nature.
When engineers built the Wall of Wind test facility 10 years ago at Florida International University, it was inspired by Hurricane Andrew, a monster of a storm that devastated South Florida in 1992.
The facility was designed to test structures’ ability to withstand winds up to 160 miles per hour (257 kilometers per hour). Now, we’re seeing the likes of Hurricane Dorian, which shredded neighborhoods in the Bahamas with 184 mph (296 km/h) winds in 2019, and Hurricane Patricia, with winds clocked at 215 mph (346 km/h) off the coast of Mexico in 2015.
Studies show tropical storms are ramping up in intensity as the climate changes and ocean and air temperatures rise. Designing homes and infrastructure to withstand future storms like Dorian will require new test facilities that go well beyond today’s capabilities – for what we believe should be called Category 6 storms.
The Wall of Wind
There is currently only one life-size test facility at a U.S. university capable of generating Category 5 winds, currently the most powerful level of hurricane. That’s the Wall of Wind.
At one end of the facility is a curved wall of 12 giant fans, each as tall as an average person. Working together, they can simulate a 160 mph hurricane. Water jets simulate wind-driven rain. At the other end, the building opens up to a large field where engineers can see how and where structures fail and the debris flies.
The powerful tempests that we create here allow us and other engineers to probe for weaknesses in construction and design, track failures cascading through a building and test innovative solutions in close to real-world storm conditions. Cameras and sensors capture every millisecond as buildings, roofing materials and other items come apart – or, just as important, don’t fail.
Ten years of research here have helped builders and designers reduce the risk of damage. That’s helpful when forecasters warn, as they do for 2022, of a busy hurricane season with several major hurricanes.
Lessons from hurricane testing
We’ve found in destructive testing that a structure will often rip apart in less than a second. All it takes is the wind penetrating the weakest point.
When Hurricane Dorian hit the Bahamas, many less-well-constructed homes turned into shrapnel, creating another problem. Once a building fails, even nearby homes built to withstand higher winds are in trouble because of the flying debris. Our testing has shown how debris from one building, under continuous winds of 130-140 mph or more, can take out the next building, and then that takes out the next building.
Roofs are often that weakest link. A roof is subjected to uplift force during a storm, so wind hitting the surface of the building needs to be able to escape. When wind runs into objects in that path, it can cause damage.
New designs are improving how buildings stand up to extreme winds. For example, storms can create powerful vortices – winds that swirl almost like a corkscrew at a building’s edge – that can strip away roofing material and eventually lift the roof itself. One innovation uses a horizontal wind turbine along the edge of a roof to diffuse the wind and generate power at the same time, a double benefit.
The shape of buildings can also either create weaknesses or help deflect wind. You’ll notice that most modern high-rises avoid sharp corners. Testing shows that more trapezoidal or rounded edges can reduce wind pressures on buildings.
And better safety doesn’t have to be costly. One experiment showed how just US$250 in upgrades was the difference between a small, shed-size building standing up to a Category 3 storm – or not. Hurricane straps attach a roof truss to the perimeter of the house. Ring shank nails, which have threads around the shank to grasp the wood, can resist wind forces better than smooth nails. Hurricane shutters also block entry points where the wind can penetrate and trigger catastrophic failure.
Installation also matters, and helps explain why roofs that appear to meet building code requirements can still fail and go flying in hurricanes.
Experiments we conducted have shown how an edge system – the metal elements between walls and the roof – that is installed just half an inch too high or low can prematurely fail at low winds, even though the system was designed to withstand a Category 5 hurricane. Roofers installing asphalt shingles and roofing tiles may need to go beyond the current code when sealing edges to keep them from failing in a storm.
Expanding testing: 200 mph winds + storm surge
While engineers have been gaining knowledge through testing, the nature of storms is changing as the planet warms.
Warmer temperatures – fueled by increasing greenhouse gas emissions from human activities – enable the air to hold more moisture, and warmer oceans provide more energy to fuel hurricanes. Research shows that bigger and more intense storms that are heavier with water and moving more slowly are going to hammer the areas they hit with more wind, storm surge, flooding and debris.
Onestudy estimated that if Hurricane Ike, which devastated Galveston, Texas, in 2008, were to hit in the warmer climate expected in the late 21st century, its winds would be 13% stronger and it would move 17% slower and be 34% wetter.
Storms like these are why we’re working with eight other universities to design a new facility to test construction against 200 mph winds (322 km/h), with a water basin to test the impact of storm surge up to 20 feet (6 meters) high plus waves.
Computers can model the results, but their models still need to be verified by physical experiments. By combining wind, storm surge, and wave action, we’ll be able to see the entire hurricane and how all those components interact to affect people and the built environment.
Disaster testing is finding ways to make homes safer, but it’s up to homeowners to make sure they know their structures’ weaknesses. After all, for most people, their home is their most valuable asset.
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here: https://theconversation.com/the-wall-of-wind-can-blow-away-buildings-at-category-5-hurricane-strength-to-help-engineers-design-safer-homes-but-even-that-isnt-powerful-enough-183510. | https://www.michigansthumb.com/news/article/The-Wall-of-Wind-can-blow-away-buildings-at-17209132.php | 2022-05-31T13:50:10Z | https://www.michigansthumb.com/news/article/The-Wall-of-Wind-can-blow-away-buildings-at-17209132.php | true | 39 |
Carlisle Police (717-243-5252)
- Todd Thompson, 45, of Carlisle, was arrested and arraigned May 27 on a charge of misdemeanor theft by unlawful taking in connection with an incident on May 16 at a business in the first block of West Louther Street. Police said Thompson took a wallet that someone had put on the counter at the business. Police had initially been unable to locate Thompson and issued an arrest warrant. He was taken into custody May 27 and released on $20 unsecured bail.
- Terrance Lee Riggleman, 24, of Carlisle, was arrested and arraigned on May 26 on charges of misdemeanor theft by unlawful taking and conspiracy to theft, as well as summary defiant trespass, in relation to a May 19 incident at Midas on East High Street. Police identified Riggleman as a suspect in the theft of $1,000 worth of parts that had been stolen from the rear of the ship the previous evening. Riggleman had not responded to the Magisterial District Judge office after charges were filed, and police issued a warrant for his arrest. He was later taken into custody and released on $1,000 unsecured bail.
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- Vanessa Acosta, 38, of Carlisle, was charged with felony endangering the welfare of children and summary public drunkenness and disorderly conduct after a report of an intoxicated woman at a motel in the 1200 block of the Harrisburg Pike on May 26. Police said Acosta was found under the influence of alcohol "to a degree that placed herself and the public at risk," according to police. Police said Acosta left a minor younger than 2 years old in the room alone. She was arraigned and remains in Cumberland County Prison on $10,000 cash bail.
Shippensburg Police (717-532-7361)
- Police are investigating a hit-and-run involving a parked vehicle in the 200 block of East Garfield Street sometime after 9 a.m. May 30. Police said an eastbound vehicle struck a legally parked truck and then fled the scene. A witness reported it was a black passenger car, which then traveled south on Ridge Avenue. The vehicle may have passenger side damage and is missing a mirror. Police seek information.
West Shore Regional Police (717-737-8734)
- Destynee Nicole Lugo-Brooks, 23, of Harrisburg, was charged with two felony counts of endangering the welfare of children after police were dispatched to Rodeway Inn in Wormleysburg at 4:45 p.m. May 20 for children who were found alone. Police discovered a 2-year-old and a 3-year-old in a room unsupervised, and Lugo-Brooks returned to the room while police were on the scene. She was arrested and released on $5,000 unsecured bail. The children were placed in the care of other family members.
State Police at Carlisle (717-249-2121)
- One person suffered minor injuries after a four-vehicle crash on East 1st Street in South Middleton Township at 2:54 p.m. May 29. Police said Bradyn Troup, 19, of Mechanicsburg, was driving a 2001 Chevrolet S-10 west on East 1st Street and coming down the hill where there was stopped traffic due to the Memorial Day Parade in Boiling Springs. Troup attempted to apply the brakes, but police said a water bottle was underneath the brake pedal. Troup attempted to avoid the stopped traffic, but side-swiped a 2017 Volkswagen Passat, and struck a 2016 Toyota Rav4 that was pushed into a fourth vehicle. The driver of the Chevrolet S-10, Pamela Weaver, 68, of Mechanicsburg, suffered a shoulder injury. No one else was injured. Troup was cited for failing to drive on roadways laned for traffic.
- Police reported that officers made four DUI arrests and two drug possession arrests, as well as gave eight traffic warnings during a DUI sobriety checkpoint on May 28 held on conjunction with the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office.
State Police at Harrisburg (717-671-7500)
- A Middletwon man was transported to Holy Spirit Medical Center after a single-vehicle crash on Route 581 west in Hampden Township at 1:43 a.m. May 20. Police said Tarajai Martin, 22, was driving a vehicle west on Route 581 in the left lane when he crossed the right lane toward Exit 4. He failed to make the exit turn, entered the grass area and struck an embankment, which caused the vehicle to go airborne. The vehicle overturned and struck multiple trees and brush within the wooded area. Police said he was transported to the hospital with injuries of unknown severity. Police believe alcohol was a factor in the crash.
Information is from police reports and may be incomplete depending on the status of an investigation. Phone numbers are nonemergency. | https://cumberlink.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/police_log/sentinel-police-log-for-may-31/article_f812ef60-e0da-11ec-bf5c-07a20d47377c.html | 2022-05-31T13:53:26Z | https://cumberlink.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/police_log/sentinel-police-log-for-may-31/article_f812ef60-e0da-11ec-bf5c-07a20d47377c.html | true | 1 |
Css LLC Il grew its stake in The Herzfeld Caribbean Basin Fund Inc. (NASDAQ:CUBA – Get Rating) by 24.4% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 91,725 shares of the investment management company’s stock after acquiring an additional 17,967 shares during the period. Css LLC Il owned 1.50% of The Herzfeld Caribbean Basin Fund worth $508,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Matisse Capital bought a new position in shares of The Herzfeld Caribbean Basin Fund in the 4th quarter valued at about $384,000. Lincoln National Corp grew its holdings in shares of The Herzfeld Caribbean Basin Fund by 7.4% in the 4th quarter. Lincoln National Corp now owns 31,397 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $174,000 after acquiring an additional 2,166 shares in the last quarter. Wolverine Asset Management LLC bought a new position in shares of The Herzfeld Caribbean Basin Fund in the 3rd quarter valued at about $149,000. Finally, Blue Bell Private Wealth Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of The Herzfeld Caribbean Basin Fund by 183.3% in the 4th quarter. Blue Bell Private Wealth Management LLC now owns 19,815 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $110,000 after acquiring an additional 12,821 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 44.45% of the company’s stock.
The Herzfeld Caribbean Basin Fund stock opened at $4.65 on Tuesday. The Herzfeld Caribbean Basin Fund Inc. has a 52 week low of $4.49 and a 52 week high of $6.50. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $4.97 and a 200 day simple moving average of $5.25.
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The Herzfeld Caribbean Basin Fund Inc is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched by Thomas J. Herzfeld Advisors, Inc The fund is managed by Herzfeld/Cuba. It invests in the public equity markets of the United States. The fund employing fundamental analysis investing in stocks of companies that are likely to benefit from economic, political, structural and technological developments in the countries in the Caribbean Basin, which consist of Cuba, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, the Bahamas, the Dominican Republic, Barbados, Aruba, Haiti, the Netherlands Antilles, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala, Belize, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia and Venezuela.
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NEW YORK, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai recently announced the creation of the Center for Engineering and Precision Medicine (CEPM), one of the first centers in the nation to bridge engineering and engineering science with medicine. This undertaking will build on shared basic research discoveries, explore unique therapeutic innovations in cancer, Alzheimer's, tissue degeneration, and infectious diseases; educate a new generation of biomedical leaders; and develop new technologies and processes that enhance patient outcomes in unprecedented ways. CEPM represents an evolution in the successful partnership between Mount Sinai and RPI.
The center at 619 West 54th Street in Manhattan will drive advances in point-of-care and point-of-use devices and diagnostics; microphysiological platforms for discovery and diagnosis; robotic surgery; biomedical imaging; therapeutics biomanufacturing; and artificial intelligence and machine learning applied to biomedical data. These engineering advances will improve patients' quality of life by synergizing state-of-the-art expertise in research and education at the nexus of engineering and medicine.
"This transformative partnership between Rensselaer and Icahn Mount Sinai recognizes that engineering and engineering science is fundamental to the understanding of biomedical phenomena and is essential to the development of the next generation of precision diagnostics and therapeutics, human health and well-being, and to the training of advanced researchers and physicians," said Shirley Ann Jackson, PhD, President of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. "Innovative research is a foundation of Rensselaer, as our students, faculty, and graduates continue to change the world through scientific and technological advances. This center will continue to fuel medical and scientific discoveries with life-changing impacts across the globe."
"From highly sensitive and accurate bioimaging systems to new drug target discoveries, the major inventions that have shaped modern medicine were born out of close collaboration between engineers and clinicians," said Dennis S. Charney, MD, Anne and Joel Ehrenkranz Dean of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and President for Academic Affairs of the Mount Sinai Health System. "The CEPM presents a bold new paradigm for that collaboration to continue that we believe will result in unprecedented advances in science, medicine, and human health. In addition, the PhD program will enable us to attract and equip a new generation of researchers with the interdisciplinary engineering and clinical skills to pursue more groundbreaking, impactful research."
Contact: Deanna Cohen, cohend8@rpi.edu, 5182334828
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Abigail Breslin joins the drama Miranda’s Victim
According to Deadline, the actress will participate with Luke Wilson, Andy Garcia and Donald Sutherland in the judicial drama titled ‘Miranda’s Victim’. The film will be directed by Michelle Danner from a screenplay by J. Craig Stiles and George Kolber, with production just beginning in New Jersey.
Based on real events, the protagonist is Trish WeirBreslinwho in 1963 was kidnapped and brutally raped by Ernest Miranda. Committed to putting her assailant in prison, the life of trish is destroyed by the legal system of USA when he activates a law that transforms the nation.
Wilson will play Lawrence Turoffthe prosecutor of the country who convinces trish to testify and help her bring her attacker to justice; with Garcia as the defense attorney Alvin Mooree, who is in charge of the case of Miranda; Y Sutherland like the judge wrenwho condemns Miranda for the violation of Weir.
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Danner and Kolber produce the film together with Valerie Debler, Brian Drillinger and Alexandra Guarnieri, with Navesink River Productions as producer involved. As she stated Danner:
“The first time I read the fascinating script for George Kolber and I learned about the experience of trishmoved and inspired me. Miranda’s Victim It places us at the intersection between a brutal rape case and a national civil liberties movement.” | https://d1softballnews.com/abigail-breslin-joins-the-drama-mirandas-victim/ | 2022-05-31T14:02:09Z | https://d1softballnews.com/abigail-breslin-joins-the-drama-mirandas-victim/ | true | 1 |
In his May 26 statement on China policy, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken lamented that China had the intent to reshape the global order and increasingly acquiring the economic, diplomatic, military and technological means to do so.
Whether China has ever intended to reshape the global order is unclear, but the Asian power indeed never intended to live by the rules of the post-World War II order set by the US and its Western allies. Why should it? Those rules were set by and for the US in particular and the West in general, after all.
Case in point is the post-WWII trade and investment rules. During the Kennedy and Tokyo Rounds of Negotiations under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), non-tariff trade barriers (NTBs) restricting imports for national-security reasons, for example, were drafted without any input from the developing nations.
The US government has used NTBs indiscriminately whenever it felt domestic industries were at risk of losing market share or dominance. Of this, the classic example was former US president Donald Trump banning Chinese companies Huawei and ZTE from entering the US market. He also pressured US allies to do the same.
The fact that there was no evidence to support his claim that these companies’ products endangered national security did not matter. The speculation that the Chinese government could use such products to infiltrate the US government and businesses was enough. Fearmongering is a strong factor in influencing human behavior because few if any want to take chances with respect to their well-being.
From this perspective, one can argue that banning Huawei and other Chinese technology companies from the US and its allies was simply a ploy to stifle the Asian country’s technological progress and had nothing to do with national security.
In all the years that US and other Western countries used Huawei products, there was zero evidence that China had ever used them as a “back door” to access US government or corporate secrets.
One could also argue that the US was accusing China for what America itself was doing – reshaping the world to its image. Adopting US ideals and values as conditions for aid and loans and sanctioning those that did not toe its line were clear examples of economic and geopolitical coercion to shape the world order in its image.
For instance, President Joe Biden’s “Build Back Better” and “democracy versus autocracy” slogans were clearly intended to shape the world in America’s image. The difference between Biden and his predecessors was that he openly called for recruiting “like-minded” countries to join in the fight against China, knowing that he could not do it alone.
Biden will not succeed
However, history and China’s growing power trajectory suggest that Biden’s efforts to stifle China’s rise will not succeed. Trump’s tariffs on Chinese goods backfired: Instead of reducing the trade deficit and bringing manufacturing home, the excise taxes not only had the opposite effect but also exacerbated the inflationary spiral.
So if the US government has not been able to stifle China’s rise up to now, it will be considerably more difficult to do so in the future. Judging from US media and intelligence reports, China’s economic, technological and military prowess are growing by the day. In spite of the “doom and gloom” picture that some Western analysts painted for China’s economy, it is poised to grow by around 5% in 2022.
Moreover, the Chinese central bank and government are easing monetary and fiscal policies to help those business affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and to encourage investment. The central government, for example, is reducing the tax burden for small businesses.
In addition to exploiting the domestic market, the Chinese government also expanded its Belt and Road Initiative, increasing trade and investment opportunities in the growing number of participating countries, estimated at nearly 100 in 2021.
Between 2013 and 2021, accumulated trade between China and the participating countries exceeded US$10 trillion, according to Chinese customs statistics. US-based Statista estimated Chinese investment in the BRI was approaching $900 billion in the same period.
So why would any country want to discard the opportunities that China offered and jump over to join the US against it? Chinese trade and investment had indeed benefited the BRI participants and other countries across the world.
Alternative to US belligerence
The US has to do more than labeling China as an “economic cheat” and a host of other names. Demonizing China has, in fact, become boring and prone to ridicule. Many countries (Sri Lanka, Solomon Islands and others) are telling the US to mind its own business when dealing with China.
The fact of the matter is than many so-called American “allies” are not on the same page as the US government on China. They might be wary of China’s rise or have an ax to grind with it, but the communist power is their economic lifeline. Staunch allies like Japan and South Korea, for example, sell more than a quarter of their exports to China. Equally noteworthy is that those two countries would be targeted in the event of a US-China war.
Furthermore, China has never committed a fraction of the misdeeds that the US has accused it of. Instead punishing the debtor nations for payment defaults, Chinese creditors have rolled over loans, as witnessed in Sri Lanka and Pakistan. In fact, the recipients of Chinese loans and investments will tell that China is preferred over the International Monetary Fund and World Bank as a lender and investor.
This explains why China has made inroads in winning the hearts and minds of many developing nations in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. For example, many countries – Solomon Islands, Samoa, etc – in the South Pacific are signing economic and security cooperation agreements with China in spite of fierce opposition from the US, Australia, New Zealand and Japan.
The US administration’s efforts to turn the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue into an “Asian NATO” or using the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) to contain China may not get off the launch pad for similar reasons. Asian nations are quite content with having China as a trade partner and investor. They don’t want to choose sides. The prospect of a US-China on their turf is not appetizing either.
Another reason the US and its allies will not succeed in stifling the dragon’s rise is China’s growing economic, technological, diplomatic and military clout. Destroying a country of 1.4 billion people with nuclear weapons cannot be fulfilled without unthinkable losses of human lives and properties. Will that be acceptable collateral damage to the American and its allies’ citizens over a perceived threat? Probably not.
All said and done, tough talk and deeds will not deter China’s rise. Dialogue to address the differences between the US and China is therefore a sensible, if not the only, option.
Ken Moak taught economic theory, public policy and globalization at university level for 33 years. He co-authored a book titled China’s Economic Rise and Its Global Impact in 2015. His second book, Developed Nations and the Economic Impact of Globalization, was published by Palgrave McMillan Springer. | https://asiatimes.com/2022/05/negotiating-with-china-the-only-sensible-option-for-us/ | 2022-05-31T14:05:11Z | https://asiatimes.com/2022/05/negotiating-with-china-the-only-sensible-option-for-us/ | true | 1 |
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee is fast approaching. To enjoy the royal event in style, Wren Kitchens has compiled six cocktail and mocktail recipes to celebrate with friends and family whether you’re attending a street party or celebrating at home with your loved ones.
The Jubilee Fizz
- 200g summer berries of your choice (raspberries, strawberries, or blueberries etc)
- 100g caster sugar
- 4 tbsp elderflower cordial
- Juice 1 lime
- Top with sparkling wine or sparking water, chilled
1. Add the berries, caster sugar, lime juice and elderflower cordial to a blender and mix until combine
2. Add mixture to your jug and top with sparkling wine or water
3. Serve with a few berries and enjoy!
Platinum party punch
- Juice 2 lemons
- 50ml sugar syrup
- 250ml pineapple juice
- 300ml cranberry juice
- 200ml Lemonade
- 350ml Gin
- Fresh fruit, chopped
- Ice
1. Pour all the ingredients into a large serving bowl and stir well
2. Serve and enjoy
A Royal martini
- Juice 3 clementines, plus 1 for serving
- 75ml Vodka
- 75ml triple sec
- 1 bottle prosecco or champagne, chilled
1. Pour your clementine juice, vodka and tiple sec into a cocktail shaker and mix well
2. Pour into your chilled martini glasses and top with your prosecco or champagne
3. Serve with a thin slice of clementine and enjoy
The Queen’s Tipple
- 50ml Dubonnet
- 25ml Gin
- Lemon wedge
- 2 large cubes of ice
- Into a shaker add your Dubonnet and Gin. Stir with a bar spoon until fully chilled.
- In a rocks glass add two ice cubes and a lemon wedge. Strain cocktail into the rocks glass and over the ice and lemon. Serve and enjoy!
Queen’s Frozen mojito
- 50ml white rum
- Fresh mint, finely chopped
- 6 tbsp mango puree
- Juice of one lime
- 1 tbsp sugar syrup
- Ice
1. Add all the ingredients to a blender and puree until combined.
2. Serve and enjoy!
Crown and glory spritz
- 50ml Apple juice
- Freshly chopped mint
- 25ml Elderflower cordial
- Soda water
- Ice
1. Add apple juice, mint and elderflower cordial to a cocktail shaker and shake until mixed
2. Add to a tall glass of ice and top with soda water
3. Serve and enjoy
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NEW YORK, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 5WPR, one of the largest independently-owned PR firms in the U.S., announces today it has been named PR agency of record for Circle Line, the historical cruise line offering unique New York City sightseeing opportunities.
Since first opening in 1945, Circle Line has welcomed over 80 million passengers onboard, offering unparalleled views of the city and earning worldwide recognition. 5W will be handling strategic media and influencer relations, along with ideating partnership programming to drive new consumer experiences for both New Yorkers and tourists alike.
"Circle Line possesses a rich history, and over the past 75 years they have cemented themselves as a staple of the city," said 5WPR CEO, Dara A. Busch. "No one can truly say they've seen New York City unless they've viewed it from a Circle Line cruise, it's a must do activity for visitors and city natives. We are thrilled to welcome such an iconic experience to our roster of tourism clients."
"We are excited to join the 5WPR family, said Phil Whitney, Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing Circle Line. "As an iconic New York institution, Circle Line fits perfectly within the 5WPR portfolio. We look forward to a long and successful partnership together."
5W Public Relations is a leader in travel and hospitality PR, with a unique talent for developing integrated communications campaigns that get results. The practice offers services including media relations, thought leadership, profiling, digital marketing, and social communications. Through key relationships with media, influencers, bloggers, and celebrities, the team executes 360-degree campaigns that result in meaningful coverage for their clients.
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New York Cruise Lines is the parent company of the iconic Circle Line and other industry leading travel, hospitality and restaurant businesses. Since its start in 1945, the company has hosted over 80 million guests and is known as "America's Favorite Boat Ride." World-famous for sightseeing and special events including concerts and entertainment. New York Cruise Lines also owns and operates North River Lobster Company, an award-winning casual floating lobster shack. New York Cruise Lines also operates World Yacht, a luxury special events and private charter business, as well as The BEAST, a summertime thrill ride. New York Water Taxi provides transportation services for business and major events in New York City. Circle Line operates from Pier 83, located in Hudson River Park on 42nd Street and the Hudson River, convenient to Times Square, the High Line and Hudson Yards, as well as from Pier 16 South Street Seaport convenient to the World Trade Center, the Battery and Wall Street.
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5W Public Relations is a full-service PR agency in NYC known for cutting-edge programs that engage with businesses, issues and ideas. With more than 250 professionals serving clients in B2C (Beauty PR & Fashion, Consumer Brands, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Health & Wellness, Travel & Hospitality, Technology, Nonprofit), B2B (Corporate Communications and Reputation Management), Public Affairs, Crisis Communications and Digital Marketing (Social Media, Influencer, Paid Media, SEO). 5W was awarded 2020 PR Agency of The Year and brings leading businesses a resourceful, bold and results-driven approach to communication.
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Carolinas Wealth Consulting LLC grew its stake in shares of ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP – Get Rating) by 27.7% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 982 shares of the energy producer’s stock after purchasing an additional 213 shares during the quarter. Carolinas Wealth Consulting LLC’s holdings in ConocoPhillips were worth $71,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the company. WealthPLAN Partners LLC increased its stake in ConocoPhillips by 3.6% during the fourth quarter. WealthPLAN Partners LLC now owns 3,315 shares of the energy producer’s stock worth $294,000 after acquiring an additional 116 shares during the last quarter. Syverson Strege & Co grew its stake in shares of ConocoPhillips by 10.0% in the fourth quarter. Syverson Strege & Co now owns 1,320 shares of the energy producer’s stock valued at $95,000 after buying an additional 120 shares in the last quarter. Modera Wealth Management LLC grew its stake in shares of ConocoPhillips by 2.8% in the fourth quarter. Modera Wealth Management LLC now owns 4,472 shares of the energy producer’s stock valued at $323,000 after buying an additional 121 shares in the last quarter. Accurate Wealth Management LLC grew its stake in shares of ConocoPhillips by 1.9% in the fourth quarter. Accurate Wealth Management LLC now owns 6,644 shares of the energy producer’s stock valued at $481,000 after buying an additional 125 shares in the last quarter. Finally, First National Bank of South Miami grew its stake in shares of ConocoPhillips by 10.0% in the fourth quarter. First National Bank of South Miami now owns 1,484 shares of the energy producer’s stock valued at $107,000 after buying an additional 135 shares in the last quarter. 78.80% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
A number of equities research analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on ConocoPhillips from $114.00 to $130.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, March 11th. Barclays increased their price target on ConocoPhillips from $131.00 to $132.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, May 25th. Credit Suisse Group increased their target price on ConocoPhillips from $97.00 to $100.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, February 4th. Morgan Stanley increased their target price on ConocoPhillips from $96.00 to $120.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, April 22nd. Finally, Scotiabank raised ConocoPhillips from a “sector perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and increased their target price for the stock from $110.00 to $115.00 in a report on Monday, April 18th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, eighteen have issued a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, ConocoPhillips has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $106.13.
ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP – Get Rating) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May 5th. The energy producer reported $3.27 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.24 by $0.03. ConocoPhillips had a return on equity of 24.89% and a net margin of 22.52%. The company had revenue of $19.29 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $18.36 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.69 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 82.7% on a year-over-year basis. Equities analysts anticipate that ConocoPhillips will post 14.79 EPS for the current year.
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, June 1st. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, May 17th will be given a dividend of $0.46 per share. This represents a $1.84 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.61%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, May 16th. ConocoPhillips’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 18.97%.
In other news, EVP Nicholas G. Olds sold 19,600 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, March 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $99.95, for a total transaction of $1,959,020.00. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, VP Heather G. Sirdashney sold 5,700 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, March 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $98.71, for a total value of $562,647.00. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 85,103 shares of company stock worth $8,798,364. 0.40% of the stock is owned by insiders.
ConocoPhillips Profile (Get Rating)
ConocoPhillips explores for, produces, transports, and markets crude oil, bitumen, natural gas, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and natural gas liquids worldwide. It primarily engages in the conventional and tight oil reservoirs, shale gas, heavy oil, LNG, oil sands, and other production operations. The company's portfolio includes unconventional plays in North America; conventional assets in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia; various LNG developments; oil sands assets in Canada; and an inventory of conventional and unconventional exploration prospects.
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Passengers travelling with British Airways are being urged to drop their suitcases and luggage off the night before their flight to avoid delays and travel chaos.
It comes as BA, along with other major airlines such as EasyJet and TUI, have cancelled thousands of flights leaving holidaymakers stranded and facing lengthy queues at airports.
Travellers flying from London Gatwick or Terminal 5 at London Heathrow are being urged to check their bags early to avoid the chaos.
Passengers were given the advice via email with the airline saying they want “to do everything we can to help you avoid spending your time queuing”, the Mirror reports.
Why is British Airways offering a pre-flight bag service?
Last month the airline confirmed that 16,000 flights would be axed between March and October.
In recent months British Airways has been forced to reduce its flight schedule to try and avoid cancellations at short notice.
They have also cancelled UK flights to Miami, Hong Kong and Tokyo throughout the summer, with plans to scrap the routes for at least four months.
Amid the chaos, the airline is offering this service to help passengers have a problem-free experience at the airport.
All passengers on the booking must be present to check in bags, so entire families would need to travel to the airport in the evening and then return the following morning for their flight.
Last summer they ran an “overnight bag drop service” when it faced staff shortages.
What other airlines are offering this?
TUI has told passengers to drop off their bags the day before at some airports, for any Brits who are staying over before their flight.
The airline has also asked passengers not to arrive too early at the airport to prevent huge queues.
Thousands of Brits faced huge queues, cancelled flights and missed holidays due to the problems across the UK over the weekend.
Both TUI and EasyJet were forced to cancel hundreds of flights between them.
EasyJet has confirmed that more than 200 flights will be cancelled over the next 10 days - just days after an IT glitch grounded hundreds of flights.
What is the situation like at major UK airports?
Passengers compared Bristol Airport to a "zoo" this weekend while those in Manchester reportedly waited four hours for a pilot to show up.
One person tweeted: "Bristol Zoo, sorry airport, was the same for the Mrs on Friday.
“She made her flight only because it was delayed.”
Another wrote: "Arrived at Bristol airport at 11AM for our 2PM flight to Gran Canaria to find out it has been delayed for seven hours.
“Not scheduled to leave until 20.55."
One family said they were informed by text from TUI that their £4,500 trip, including flights and an all-inclusive hotel, were cancelled.
George Sharp told The Mirror: “It was like circumstances I’ve never ever heard of before.
“They went to board and then they cancelled not just the flight but the entire holiday.
“TUI staff refused to face up to anyone and the police arrived to tell them to go back through security to collect their bags and go home.”
A spokesman for TUI said: “We understand how disappointing and frustrating this is and we do apologise for any inconvenience caused.
“We would like to thank customers at Manchester airport today for their patience and understanding at this exceptionally busy time.”
A spokesman for Manchester Airport said they were in talks with airline operators to resolve the problem.
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HERSHEY, Pa., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning (CHS) today announced the appointment of early childhood education expert, Annie Papero, as the Director of CHS Hershey, the School's first Early Childhood Resource Center. CHS Hershey will serve children from birth to age 5 from economically disadvantaged and at-risk backgrounds as part of a $350 million initiative to initially develop six cost-free centers in Pennsylvania.
Papero brings decades of experience in child development and a passion for creating opportunities for young learners. With significant expertise leading early learning programs and a distinguished career teaching early childhood education at the university level, she is uniquely qualified to lead CHS at the early stages of the initiative and build an engaging team at CHS Hershey.
"Annie is an inspirational and gifted advocate for children's needs during the formative years and sees child development as more than just meeting educational requirements and milestones," said Senate Alexander, Executive Director of CHS. "I cannot think of anyone better to welcome and partner with the children and families of CHS Hershey, and am confident that, through Annie's leadership, CHS will create brighter futures for everyone in the community."
Prior to accepting her new role at CHS Hershey, Papero served as the head of lower school and preschool at the Sayre School in Lexington, Kentucky, where she was responsible for programming for children ages 2 through fourth grade. Among her many duties, she managed student health and safety, curriculum quality, hiring, and coordinating of intervention services. She has also had a distinguished career in academia and research serving as an Assistant Professor in the early childhood education departments at Shippensburg University and James Madison University, and Director of the Lucy Brock Child Development Lab Program at Appalachian State University. Ms. Papero earned a Ph.D. in Child Development from Virginia Tech and a bachelor's degree from Grinnell College.
"I am honored to have this incredible opportunity to come back to Pennsylvania and help expand Catherine and Milton Hershey's vision. It has become my life's work helping children reach their full potential and grow their love of learning," said Papero. "Quality early education can transform lives, and I look forward to working with CHS Hershey children and their families to reach that goal."
CHS Hershey is currently under construction with an anticipated opening in 2023. Located on the Milton Hershey School campus in Hershey, Pennsylvania, the two-story 50,827 square foot building is being designed with classroom spaces, indoor and outdoor play areas, a STEM garden, innovation studio, and a dedicated family resource center that will offer integrated supports to families of enrolled children. The non-residential, year-round core learning program will have a curriculum that focuses on their educational, social, and emotional development and emphasizes healthy habits, and children will be provided necessary resources such as nutritious meals, transportation, and other needed supplies.
In anticipation of the Center's opening, CHS is currently hiring for multiple positions, including teachers, family engagement specialists, and operations staff. To support new employees, a year-long professional development experience has been designed as a fully paid part of the positions. This innovative approach to training and development will allow staff to increase their knowledge and gain a deeper understanding of the CHS approach to child development and educating students from low-income and at-risk backgrounds. Additionally, staff will work together, establish team dynamics, and collaborate before CHS Hershey opens. Looking ahead to the future, CHS is currently hiring Center Directors to lead the additional five centers planned for initial development.
ABOUT CATHERINE HERSHEY SCHOOLS FOR EARLY LEARNING
Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning will provide a cost-free educational, social, and cognitive program to children from birth to age 5 from economically disadvantaged and at-risk backgrounds, through the initial development of up to six Early Childhood Resource Centers across Pennsylvania. The Centers are subsidiaries of Milton Hershey School and will be staffed and operated independently of the Milton Hershey School core model. For more information, visit chslearn.org.
ABOUT MILTON HERSHEY SCHOOL
Milton Hershey School is one of the world's best private schools, offering a top-notch education and positive home life to children in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade from families of lower income at no charge. For more information, visit mhskids.org.
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The Built-for-Manufacturing Offering Comes Just In Time for Struggling Manufacturers
CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fifty-one percent of manufacturing companies are being negatively impacted by the Great Resignation according to a recent survey by isolved, a G2 leader in human resources (HR) management systems for the 10th consecutive quarter and a Champion in Workforce Management from SoftwareReviews. These retention challenges are among the top reasons why 43 percent of manufacturers say they will invest in HR analytics this year after the pandemic not only created a talent shortage for skilled workers but also supply-chain issues. isolved is helping its manufacturing customers intelligently connect HR processes from retention and recruiting to performance and payroll with its just-announced isolved People Cloud for Manufacturing offering – complete with Predictive People Analytics.
Following the release of isolved People Cloud for Healthcare Services, isolved's built-for-manufacturing packaged solutions are backed by deep and tenured industry expertise to help manufacturers navigate their top HR challenges. Ten percent of the 145,000 employers served by isolved are manufacturers, leveraging isolved to accelerate results, increase productivity, boost performance and reduce risk – such as insulation manufacturer ThermoDyne.
"With isolved for our manufacturing business, I have been able to put together the best, most comprehensive benefit packages our company has seen," said Marc Roark, Director of Operations at ThermoDyne. "By exceeding the expectations that employees have for their benefits and employee experience, we're improving recruiting, retention and revenue. isolved provides us a one-stop shop for all our HCM needs. Beyond the software, the service we receive is amazing and their new customer community keeps us in-the-know. We'd strongly recommend isolved for other manufacturing businesses as they just get it."
With isolved People Cloud for Manufacturing, customers are intelligently connecting their end-to-end employee experience with these key benefits:
- Reducing time spent hiring and onboarding to expedite time-to-productivity with applicant tracking, skill-specific job boards and paperless onboarding
- Enabling skill-focused and career-driven learning paths to close talent gaps and ensure compliance with OSHA management, reporting and credential tracking
- Future proofing the workforce through performance management, succession planning and an executive dashboard to control labor costs
- Managing a secure, continuous employee record from hire to retire complete with an HR help desk via a conversational virtual assistant
- Integrating job costing and people analytics to control labor costs and overtime as well as rich compliance and union reporting
- Delivering an adaptable employee experience across multiple work environments and devices for manufacturing, construction and engineering's unique needs
- Helping navigate HR/payroll complexities associated with shift work with time and labor management, scheduling and workforce scheduling and even expense management
- Ensuring compliance with the latest reporting, skill accreditation and regulatory requirements with learning management and compliance and skill and performance management
- Managing unlimited jobs and easily punching in and out with rules and notes as well as time worked with MRP and ERP data integrations
- Keeping the workforce well with UV light disinfection for time clocks
- Reducing stress, burnout and absence through financial wellness programs, giving and volunteering, on-demand pay, and benefits enrollment and administration
"Manufacturers have unique needs that isolved has met time and time again, cutting out manual processes, giving companies insights into their workforce and providing employees with a single touchpoint for all their employee experience activities – whether they are in an office, in a plant or out in the field," said James Norwood, Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer at isolved. "Second only to healthcare, manufacturers over the last few years have faced crushing challenges to not only their product processes but also their people processes. These frontline businesses are now reevaluating how to automate and scale while also taking care of their workforce and isolved is helping to marry both sides of the employee experience equation."
isolved People Cloud for Manufacturing is available now with isolved customers like DuraServ, MMI Engineered Solutions and SAERTEX already transforming their employee experience for their manufacturing businesses. Request a demo here.
About isolved
isolved is an employee experience leader, providing intuitive, people-first HCM technology. Our solutions are delivered directly or through our HRO partner network to more than five million employees and 145,000 employers across all 50 States — who use them every day to boost performance, increase productivity, and accelerate results while reducing risk. Our HCM platform, isolved People Cloud, intelligently connects and manages the employee journey across talent acquisition, HR & payroll, benefits, workforce management and talent management functions. No matter the industry, we help high-growth organizations employ, enable and empower their workforce by transforming employee experience for a better today and a better tomorrow.
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The provision regarding the opening of the Zangezur corridor, one of the main provisions of the Tripartite Declaration signed on Nov. 10, 2020, between the presidents of Azerbaijan and Russia and Armenia's prime minister, is a "great political achievement, a historic victory," Azerbaijan's ambassador to Turkey told Anadolu Agency (AA) in an exclusive interview.
"I can say that the Zangezur corridor will create new transport opportunities not only for Azerbaijan but also for the whole region. This corridor will provide the shortest road link between China and Europe and will promote closer integration between Europe and Asia," said Rashad Mammadov, adding the realization of the corridor will ensure the establishment of direct land connections of the main part of Azerbaijan with both the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic and Turkey.
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev on May 23 said that Baku agreed with Yerevan on the opening of the Zangezur corridor, including the construction of both railways and highways.
"As President Ilham Aliyev said, the Zangezur corridor is already a reality. The whole world has accepted this," Mammadov said.
"Although Armenia has long tried to prevent the construction of this corridor under various pretexts, there is already progress in this direction. During the meeting between the president of Azerbaijan and the prime minister of Armenia in Brussels a few days ago, it was agreed, among other issues, to open the Zangezur corridor, including the construction of both roads and railways," he stressed.
Mammadov emphasized his country believes the soonest implementation of the project will also contribute to "lasting peace and development in the region."
He underlined that the corridor will play an "important role" in connecting East-West and North-South international transport corridors and diversifying transport lines.
"One of the most important aspects of the Zangezur corridor is that it will connect the Turkic world. Thus, the geography of the torn Turkic world will be connected with transport and logistics projects," he added.
Mammadov also recalled that the presidents of Azerbaijan and Turkey laid the foundation of the Zangezur corridor – the Horadiz-Jabrayil-Zangilan-Agband highway – on Oct. 26 last year, noting that the construction of the 123.6-kilometer (76.8-mile) highway is underway.
Zangezur was part of Azerbaijan, but in the 1920s, the Soviets gave the region to Armenia. After this move, Azerbaijan lost its direct overland route with Nakhchivan.
Azerbaijan has focused on projects in the Zangezur corridor that will include motorways and rail lines. Baku and Moscow will also negotiate for the construction of a 43-kilometer railway in the region. Russia has railway properties in Armenia.
Following the completion of the railway, Azerbaijan will be able to reach Iran, Armenia and Nakhchivan uninterruptedly by train. The railway will also link Turkey with Russia through Azerbaijan.
Relations between the two former Soviet countries of Azerbaijan and Armenia have been tense since 1991 when the Armenian military illegally occupied Nagorno-Karabakh, a territory internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan, and seven adjacent regions.
New clashes erupted on Sept. 27, 2020, and the 44-day conflict saw Azerbaijan liberate several cities and over 300 settlements and villages that were occupied by Armenia for almost three decades.
A tripartite agreement was brokered by Russia to bring an end to the war in November 2020. Turkey was a key backer of Azerbaijan during the 44-day war.
"After 44 days of the Patriotic War, the first task of our state was to prepare for the great return, to restore our cities and villages that were plundered and destroyed under the enemy occupation for 30 years," Mammadov said.
The ambassador pointed out that the "great victory" has given the internally displaced compatriots a "chance to return to their native lands," adding that this, however, also takes some time.
"During the occupation, Armenia destroyed more than 900 towns and villages. There was not a single healthy residential building or infrastructure in most of the area. Agdam, once one of the most beautiful and developed cities in the South Caucasus, has been compared to Hiroshima after the occupation. More than 150,000 houses, more than 9,000 administrative buildings and over 700 school buildings were completely destroyed in the liberated areas," he said.
Mammadov went on to say that not only Azerbaijan's settlements but also its historical and cultural monuments have been "destroyed and looted."
"The most brutal victims were Islamic religious monuments. Of the 67 official mosques in Karabakh, 63 were completely destroyed and four were partially destroyed," he said.
Mammadov said most of the liberated area is mined, and following the end of the war, lots of Azerbaijani military personnel and civilians were killed or wounded by land mines.
"Unfortunately, Armenia refuses to give mine maps to Azerbaijan, grossly violating all norms of international humanitarian law," he said.
In order to create a "healthy and safe living environment" for the people, Mammadov said the Azerbaijani government carries out demining activities in these areas using the latest technology, where "as always, brotherly Turkey supports" the country in this task.
"Given that mines pose a serious risk to the population, demining activities are carried out intensively in parallel with rehabilitation and reconstruction work," he said.
The envoy underlined that "important work" is being done to ensure the "great return" to the liberated territories, such as the restoration and reconstruction of cities and villages and restoration of electricity, natural gas, water and communications lines as well as the construction of roads along with the establishment of education, health, culture, housing and communal services, and the construction of houses and other necessary infrastructure work.
Currently, "huge infrastructure projects" are being implemented and the necessary measures are being taken to ensure the "comfortable settlement" of people in those areas, he said, adding plans are in the works for three airports to operate in the region, including Fuzuli airport, constructed last year, Zangilan airport, which is under construction and scheduled to open this year, and Lachin airport set to be constructed in 2024.
"Taking into account that the energy factor plays a decisive role in the restoration and development of the territories, work is underway to apply green technologies and smart systems in the region. It is planned to turn the Karabakh region into a green energy zone," he said.
Mammadov said the return of the first internally displaced persons (IDPs) is expected to begin in Zangilan, where one of the main projects in the region – a smart village – is set to be implemented with the cooperation of Turkish companies.
"We hope that the work done to restore the region will be completed soon and our compatriots who have been displaced for more than 30 years will return to their lands," he said.
The roots of relations between Azerbaijan and Turkey – "the children of the same father" -– run deep in history with a common language, religion, culture and other interconnectedness that bring people closer to each other, the ambassador said.
"There are no other countries in the world as close as Azerbaijan and Turkey, which always support each other unconditionally," he added.
Recalling that Turkey was the first country to recognize Azerbaijan's independence reestablished in 1991, Mammadov said diplomatic relations were established between the two states on Jan. 14, 1992, which marked its 30th anniversary this year.
"Relations between Azerbaijan and Turkey are currently at the highest stage of development. These relations are based on the mutual respect and love of both states and peoples," he said.
Mammadov also hailed Turkey's moral and political support of Azerbaijan in the 44-day Patriotic War, which helped Azerbaijan's voice to be heard on all international platforms, which "once again demonstrated the unshakable brotherhood to the world."
He highlighted that the Shusha Declaration signed between the two countries on June 15, 2021, in the city of Shusha, the cultural capital of Azerbaijan, raised these relations to the "level of an alliance."
The Shusha Declaration focuses on defense cooperation and establishing new transportation routes, affirming the two armies' joint efforts in the face of foreign threats, and the restructuring and modernization of their armed forces.
Speaking on economic ties, Mammadov said mutual investments serve to strengthen the economic power of both countries.
"Turkish companies are currently closely involved with Azerbaijani companies in the reconstruction of the liberated Karabakh region," he said.
The energy projects implemented jointly by Azerbaijan and Turkey are becoming increasingly important for Europe's energy security, Mammadov said.
"In general, Azerbaijani-Turkish relations, established on the basis of the far-sighted policy of our heads of state, create new opportunities not only for these two countries but for the entire region and play a special role in prosperity, development, long-term peace and stability in the region," he concluded.
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The Central government has released the entire amount of Goods and Services Tax (GST) compensation payable to states up to 31 May 2022 by clearing an amount of Rs 86,912 crore.
This decision was taken to assist the states in managing their resources and ensuring that their programmes, especially the expenditure on capital, are carried out successfully during the financial year.
The decision has been taken despite the fact that only about Rs.25,000 crore is available in the GST Compensation Fund. The balance is being released by the Centre from its own resources pending collection of cess, the Finance Ministry said on Tuesday.
The GST was introduced in the country with effect on July 1 , 2017, and the states were assured compensation for the loss of any revenue arising on account of implementation of the GST as per the provisions of the GST (Compensation to States) Act, 2017 for a period of five years.
For providing compensation to the states, a cess is being levied on certain goods and the amount of cess collected is being credited to Compensation Fund. Compensation to the states is being paid out of the Compensation Fund with effect from July 1, 2017.
Bi-monthly GST compensation to the states for the period 2017-18 and 2018-19 was released on time out of the Compensation Fund. As the states’ protected revenue has been growing at 14 percent compounded growth whereas the cess collection did not increase in the same proportion, COVID-19 further increased the gap between projected revenue and the actual revenue receipt including a reduction in cess collection.
In order to meet the resource gap of the states due to the short release of compensation, the centre has borrowed and released Rs.1.1 lakh crore in 2020-21 and Rs.1.59 lakh crore in 2021-22 as back-to-back loans to meet a part of the shortfall in cess collection. In addition, the centre has also been releasing regular GST compensation from the fund to meet the shortfall. | https://www.thestatesman.com/india/centre-releases-entire-gst-compensation-due-states-2-1503076997.html | 2022-05-31T14:20:19Z | https://www.thestatesman.com/india/centre-releases-entire-gst-compensation-due-states-2-1503076997.html | true | 8 |
Mutual Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE:GNRC – Get Rating) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm bought 727 shares of the technology company’s stock, valued at approximately $256,000.
A number of other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of GNRC. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company increased its position in shares of Generac by 5.5% during the third quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company now owns 61,931 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $25,310,000 after buying an additional 3,207 shares during the period. Macquarie Group Ltd. lifted its position in Generac by 3.7% during the third quarter. Macquarie Group Ltd. now owns 52,686 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $21,531,000 after purchasing an additional 1,877 shares in the last quarter. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. lifted its position in shares of Generac by 14.1% in the third quarter. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. now owns 10,195 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $4,165,000 after acquiring an additional 1,262 shares in the last quarter. Moneta Group Investment Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Generac in the third quarter valued at about $270,000. Finally, Fiduciary Trust Co. lifted its position in shares of Generac by 4.0% in the third quarter. Fiduciary Trust Co. now owns 1,311 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $536,000 after buying an additional 50 shares in the last quarter. 88.35% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Generac stock opened at $256.17 on Tuesday. Generac Holdings Inc. has a 12-month low of $197.94 and a 12-month high of $524.31. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a current ratio of 1.70 and a quick ratio of 0.71. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $258.29 and a 200-day simple moving average of $305.24. The stock has a market capitalization of $16.35 billion, a PE ratio of 33.93, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.19 and a beta of 1.15.
GNRC has been the topic of several analyst reports. Robert W. Baird reduced their price objective on Generac from $369.00 to $298.00 in a research note on Thursday, May 5th. KeyCorp dropped their price objective on Generac from $435.00 to $350.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, April 22nd. Canaccord Genuity Group cut their target price on Generac from $575.00 to $556.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, February 17th. Northland Securities started coverage on Generac in a research note on Wednesday, May 25th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $370.00 price target on the stock. Finally, Zacks Investment Research upgraded Generac from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $318.00 target price on the stock in a research report on Friday, February 18th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and twenty have given a buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $440.36.
In other news, CMO Russell S. Minick sold 11,389 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, March 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $318.01, for a total transaction of $3,621,815.89. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, CEO Aaron Jagdfeld sold 5,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, April 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $298.74, for a total transaction of $1,493,700.00. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 21,389 shares of company stock valued at $6,209,016. Corporate insiders own 2.80% of the company’s stock.
Generac Company Profile (Get Rating)
Generac Holdings Inc designs, manufactures, and sells power generation equipment, energy storage systems, and other power products for the residential, and light commercial and industrial markets worldwide. The company offers engines, alternators, batteries, electronic controls, steel enclosures, and other components.
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Company Launches Partnership During Military Appreciation Month
NORFOLK, Va., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PRA Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRAA), a global leader in acquiring and collecting nonperforming loans, is pleased to announce it has partnered with America's VetDogs, a national nonprofit that trains and places service dogs with veterans and first responders with disabilities. The company named a 10-week-old male, yellow Labrador Retriever and future service dog in training in honor of Military Appreciation Month.
PRA Group began its partnership with America's VetDogs as part of its commitment to supporting military, veterans and first responders. When it came time to name a future service dog, PRA Group asked its employees to decide through a nation-wide vote.
"Employees overwhelmingly voted to name him 'Ace,' which is fitting not only because our business is in financial services, but also because of the nickname's associations with military prowess," said Alexandra Bitonti, manager of events and community engagement and volunteer Puppy Raiser for America's VetDogs.
America's VetDogs provides enhanced mobility and renewed independence to veterans, active-duty service members and first responders with disabilities at no cost to the individual. These specially trained service dogs allow a veteran or first responder to live with pride and self-reliance.
Ace will be raised in Hampton Roads, Virginia, where the company has been headquartered since its founding in 1996. The area's military presence renders this partnership especially close to home for PRA Group.
"With the world's largest naval base close by in Norfolk, this is a critical cause for our local community. I am proud PRA Group will support veterans and service members on a national scale with America's VetDogs. I know first-hand that this organization does a fantastic job of raising awareness, making life-changing connections, and providing long-term solutions," Bitonti added.
About PRA Group
As a global leader in acquiring and collecting nonperforming loans, PRA Group returns capital to banks and other creditors to help expand financial services for consumers. With thousands of employees worldwide, PRA Group companies collaborate with customers to help them resolve their debt. For more information, please visit www.pragroup.com.
About America's VetDogs:
Since 2003, America's VetDogs (www.VetDogs.org) has trained and placed guide and service dogs to provide independence, enhanced mobility, and companionship to veterans with disabilities from all eras. In 2015, VetDogs opened its programs to first responders, including fire, police and emergency medical personnel. America's VetDogs is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization founded by the Guide Dog Foundation and serves clients from across the United States. VetDogs relies on contributions from generous individuals, corporations, service clubs and foundations to fund its mission to help those who have served our country live with dignity and independence. It costs over $50,000 to breed, raise, train and place one assistance dog, but America's VetDogs provides its services completely free of charge to the individual. America's VetDogs has been accredited by both the International Guide Dog Federation and Assistance Dogs International.
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Sonia Syngal, Gap’s chief executive officer, was moved from the company’s Old Navy division, which she ran from 2016 until 2020, to run the battered company. Instead, she has been at the helm as Gap has moved to retail irrelevancy. It has lost its ability to compete in the national retail sector. No one may be able to turn it around. Blame the board for not acting sooner.
When Gap reported its results for the fiscal first quarter that ended April 30, it was hard to imagine that it could have been worse. Some retailers have flourished this year, but Gap has moved in the other direction. As is often true with CEOs of failed companies, Syngal said the company could be turned around:
Our Q1 results and updated fiscal 2022 outlook primarily reflect industry-wide headwinds as well as challenges at Old Navy that are impacting our near-term performance. While we are disappointed to deliver results below expectations, we are confident in our ability to navigate the headwinds and re-stabilize the Old Navy business in order to deliver continued progress on our long-term strategy.
The actual results said otherwise. Revenue dropped 13% to $3.5 billion. Store sales declined 10%. Online sales, the sign of almost every retailer’s future, fell by 17%. The company lost $162 million in the quarter, compared to a profit of $166 million last year. Sales at the company’s largest brand, Old Navy, retreated a breathtaking 19% to $1.8 billion. Gap found it necessary to call out its cash position, a rarity among large retailers. It put that figure at $845 million.
The stock has declined 65% in the past year.
The forecast for the full year was that revenue would decline by low to middle digits. In other words, Gap’s performance may not improve at all.
The board chair, Bob L. Martin, carries some of the blame. At one point, he was the head of Walmart International. That means he should understand exactly how difficult Gap’s present situation is. Robert J. Fisher and William S. Fisher, both parts of Gap’s governance team for a long time, have watched and done little as the company disintegrates.
Gap will need to get much smaller if it has any chance to be a significant national retailer again. This means layoffs and the shutdown of hundreds of stores. Syngal should not be the one who tries to save the company, particularly because the odds are so low.
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SI-BONE iFuse Bedrock Granite for pelvic fixation gets FDA nod
- SI-BONE (NASDAQ:SIBN) said its received the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) 510(k) premarket clearance for its iFuse Bedrock Granite Implant System for use in pelvic fixation.
- The company said the Granite implant provides sacroiliac fusion and sacropelvic fixation as a foundational element for segmental spinal fusion.
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- Private placement priced at $2.00, 82% above Friday's market close.
- Proceeds to be allocated toward the execution of the Company's previously-announced expansion plan.
- Financing arranged by management and a number of long-term investors of the Company without the use of any Placement Agent.
NEW YORK, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Creatd, Inc. (Nasdaq CM: CRTD) ("Creatd" or the "Company"), today announced that it has entered into definitive agreements with institutional investors for a private placement with an aggregate principal amount of $4 million (the "Private Placement"). Pursuant to the Private Placement, the Company agrees to sell and issue original issue discount convertible debentures and warrants to purchase shares of common stock. The debentures will be issued with a 10% original issue discount, resulting in gross proceeds of approximately $3.6 million, have a term of six months, subject to extension by six months at the Company's option, and are convertible into shares of the Company's common stock at a conversion price of $2.00 per share. Pursuant to the Private Placement, Creatd will also issue 2,000,000 Series C warrants to purchase shares of common stock with an initial exercise price of $3.00 per share, and 2,000,000 Series D warrants to purchase shares of common stock with an initial exercise price of $6.00 per share. The Series C warrants and Series D warrants will be exercisable six months following issuance and have a term of exercise equal to five and one-half years following the date of issuance. The conversion price of such debentures and the exercise price of the Series C warrants and Series D warrants are subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of certain events.
The conversion price of $2.00, as well as the exercise price of the aforementioned warrants, equal the price and exercise price of the securities included in a unit pursuant to the Company's recently-announced Rights Offering, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on May 27, 2022.
The Private Placement is expected to close on or about May 31, 2022, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
Commented Creatd's Executive Chairman Jeremy Frommer, "Creatd has the unique opportunity to jumpstart the expansion plan that I previously discussed in a recent letter to shareholders and illustrated in the Company's most recent investor deck. With all of Creatd's core businesses beginning to show monthly recurring revenue growth and flattening operational expenses, we are advancing toward our objective of reaching breakeven EBITDA. In addition to Creatd's current businesses firing on all cylinders, the market is ripe for savvy acquirers like Creatd, with our proprietary technology plan and a shared-resource business model."
The securities issued in this offering will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements under the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. Pursuant to a registration rights agreement, Creatd has agreed to file a registration statement with the SEC to register for re-sale the shares of common stock underlying the debentures and warrants.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.
About Creatd, Inc.
Creatd, Inc. (Nasdaq CM: CRTD) is a creator-first technology holding company and the parent company of the Vocal platform. Our mission is to empower creators, entrepreneurs, and brands through technology and partnership. We accomplish this through Creatd's four business pillars: Creatd Labs, Creatd Partners, Creatd Ventures, and Creatd Studios.
Creatd: https://creatd.com;
Creatd IR: https://investors.creatd.com;
Vocal Platform: https://vocal.media;
Investor Relations Contact: ir@creatd.com
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NEW YORK, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shareholder rights law firm Julie & Holleman has launched an investigation into the proposed acquisition of Covetrus, Inc. (NASDAQ: CVET) by funds affiliated with private equity firms Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) and TPG Capital.
To learn more about the investigation, click here.
CD&R and its affiliates already own 24% of Covetrus' outstanding shares of common stock. Under the companies' merger agreement, announced on May 25, 2022, CD&R and TPG will acquire the remaining outstanding shares of Covetrus for $21 per share in cash, which represents an enterprise value for the company of approximately $4 billion.
Julie & Holleman is investigating potential legal claims available to Covetrus shareholders regarding the proposed acquisition, including claims relating to CD&R's and management's conflicts of interest and the adequacy of the $21 per share acquisition price. Covetrus stock has traded at nearly 40% higher than the deal price within the last year, and Wall Street analysts' price targets also exceed the $21 per share price.
If you would like more information about Julie & Holleman's investigation, or about the acquisition in general, please contact W. Scott Holleman by email at scott@julieholleman.com or by telephone at (929) 415-1020. You may also visit the firm's website by clicking here.
Julie & Holleman is a boutique law firm that focuses on shareholder litigation, including derivative actions, mergers and acquisitions cases, securities fraud class actions, and corporate investigations. The firm's attorneys litigate in state and federal courts across the nation. For more information about the firm, please visit www.julieholleman.com. This notice may constitute attorney advertising.
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World-renowned hospitality brand continues partnership with country's leading anti-child trafficking organization by educating and engaging over 1 million high school students on risks
HOLLYWOOD, Fla., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hard Rock International announced it has signed the ECPAT Tourism Child-Protection Code of Conduct, the world's first and only voluntary set of business principles travel and tour companies can implement to prevent sexual exploitation and trafficking of children.
For several years, Hard Rock has implemented comprehensive protocols, trained over 27,000 hotel and casino team members globally, and collaborated with community partners and advocacy groups, in an effort to prevent human trafficking. Earlier this year, Hard Rock and ECPAT-USA launched the Social Identity Quest, a program designed to educate youth on self-protecting against the risks of being lured online. Today, Hard Rock and ECPAT-USA are proud to share the program has reached, educated and engaged over 1 million high school students across the USA.
"By signing the ECPAT Code, we are honored to play a role in helping strengthen our industry's response to human trafficking. Social purpose is the life of Hard Rock and our motto 'Take Time to be Kind' exemplifies our commitment to addressing and preventing sexual, labor and other forms of exploitation of children and vulnerable people, while supporting human rights," said Jim Allen, Chairman of Hard Rock International, who joined Marcellus W. Osceola Jr., Chairman of the Seminole Tribe of Florida, Lori L. Cohen, CEO of ECPAT-USA, and Harold F. Pryor, Broward County State Attorney to sign the Code. "Hard Rock team members around the globe remain committed to working with non-profit organizations, government officials and the communities we operate in to serve as an example within the hospitality and entertainment industry."
The ECPAT Code is a joint venture of the tourism and hospitality sectors and ECPAT-USA, the leading policy organization in the U.S. seeking to end the commercial sexual exploitation of children. The Code offers a framework for companies to establish policies and protocols, provide training, education and support to collaborate with allied services in local communities, such as survivor support groups and law enforcement.
Hard Rock's Social Identity Quest, with content developed by experts at ECPAT-USA and EduNetwork Partners, launched nationally in January 2022. The results from this innovative program show that we can increase students' online safety literacy by 13% on average, based on a learning evaluation.
"Effective education is essential for preventing exploitation and protecting young people so we partnered with Hard Rock to create the Social Identity Quest (SIQ), an educational quest game, to prompt student-driven conversations to reflect on online habits and emphasize healthy decision making," said Lori L. Cohen, CEO of ECPAT-USA. "More and more, exploiters are using social media to identify and contact young people. The fact that we have reached more than 1 million students across 45 states in a few months shows how valuable and urgently needed this program is."
Human trafficking disproportionately victimizes indigenous communities. Survey data from four regions across the US and Canada found an average of 40 percent of women involved in sex trafficking identified as indigenous or First Nations, despite representing only 10 per cent of the population in those places.
Given the strong demand for the program, Hard Rock and ECPAT-USA are exploring adapting it to support Indigenous American communities across the country, and working with ECPAT-Mexico to reach student populations in Mexico.
"To protect children and vulnerable people we must collaborate across law enforcement, state attorneys' offices, community groups and industry," said Harold F. Pryor, Broward County State Attorney. "We are happy to join Hard Rock, the Seminole Tribe of Florida, and ECPAT-USA in their efforts to combat human trafficking here in South Florida and around the world."
Photo assets from the signing of the ECPAT Tourism Child-Protection Code of Conduct can be found here. For more information about ECPAT-USA and the Tourism Child-Protection Code of Conduct, please visit www.ecpatusa.org. For more information about Hard Rock's social purpose and mottos, please visit: www.hardrock.com/living-our-mottos.aspx.
Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies with venues in 68 countries spanning 253 locations that include owned/licensed or managed Hotels, Casinos, Rock Shops®, Live Performance Venues and Cafes. HRI also launched a joint venture named Hard Rock Digital in 2020, an online sportsbook, retail sportsbook and internet gaming platform. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's largest and most valuable collection of authentic music memorabilia at more than 86,000 pieces, which are displayed at its locations around the globe. In 2021, Hard Rock was honored as one of Forbes Magazine's Best Employers for Diversity, a Top Employer for Women and the Top Employer in the Travel & Leisure, Gaming, and Entertainment Industry. Hard Rock was also designated as a U.S. Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal and named the top performing hotel brand in J.D. Power's North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study for the third consecutive year in 2021. The brand is owned by HRI parent entity The Seminole Tribe of Florida. For more information on Hard Rock International, visit www.hardrock.com or shop.hardrock.com.
ECPAT-USA is the leading anti-child trafficking organization in the United States seeking to end the commercial sexual exploitation of children through awareness, advocacy, policy, and legislation. ECPAT-USA is a member of ECPAT International, a network of organizations in 104 countries with one common mission: to eliminate the sexual exploitation and trafficking of children around the world. For more information, visit www.ecpatusa.org.
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A mentally challenged woman was allegedly kidnapped by an unidentified person late on Sunday night in UP’s Kanpur district. The incident was captured on a CCTV camera nearby. Police have started an investigation of the matter, examining the footage closely.
The victim is a 60-year-old mentally challenged woman who had been residing in Sarsaul village for the past 10 years.
The Maharajpur Police is investigating the incident with the help of CCTV footage.
Station House Officer (SHO), Satish Singh Rathore said that the victim was picked up by an unknown person at around midnight on Sunday.
Additional Superintendent of Police (Addl. SP), Kanpur Outer, Aditya Kumar Shukla said, “A case of kidnapping has been registered in this matter. We are examining the CCTV footage. Further investigation is underway.” | https://www.indiatoday.in/crime/story/kanpur-news-crime-mentally-challenged-woman-kidnapped-1956602-2022-05-31 | 2022-05-31T14:29:10Z | https://www.indiatoday.in/crime/story/kanpur-news-crime-mentally-challenged-woman-kidnapped-1956602-2022-05-31 | false | null |
The acquisition will enable HUB to expand its Confidential Computing offering into data centers business with governments and corporations, estimated to yield hundreds of million dollars over the course of the next 3 years
TEL AVIV, Israel, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HUB Cyber Security (Israel) Limited (TASE: HUB), a developer of Confidential Computing cybersecurity solutions and services ("HUB" or the "Company"), announced today that it will acquire the cyber security assets of a European Cyber firm that has an extensive EMEA distribution network of cyber solutions for major government and enterprise data centers. The company will acquire the activity for approximately $10 million in cash and up to $12 million in shares.
HUB Security founder and CEO, Eyal Moshe, said: "As we approach HUB's SPAC merger with Mount Rainier wards a NASDAQ listing (NASDAQ:RNER), we are witnessing more successful pilots from the past year being converted into actual Confidential Computing deployments and long-term contracts already in 2022. This current acquisition is a direct continuation of our strategy to increase our global sales and distribution reach to promote our core products. The acquisition has the potential to result in transactions worth hundreds of millions of dollars from enterprises and governments within the EU and the Middle East. We are acquiring direct access to a large number of blue-chip customers around the world, which can save the Company years in otherwise penetrating entering these markets organically."
About HUB Cyber Security (Israel) Limited
HUB Cyber Security (Israel) Limited ("HUB") was established in 2017 by veterans of the 8200 and 81 elite intelligence units of the Israeli Defense Forces. The company specializes in unique Cyber Security solutions protecting sensitive commercial and government information. The company debuted an advanced encrypted computing solution aimed at preventing hostile intrusions at the hardware level while introducing a novel set of data theft prevention solutions. HUB operates in over 30 countries and provides innovative cybersecurity computing appliances as well as a wide range of cybersecurity services worldwide.
About Mount Rainier Acquisition Corp.
Mount Rainier Acquisition Corp. is a blank check company sponsored by DC Rainier SPV LLC, a Delaware limited liability company managed by Dominion Capital LLC, whose business purpose is to effect a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.
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Certain statements included in this press release are not historical facts but are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events or HUB's or RNER's future financial or operating performance. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "may", "should", "would", "seem", "expect", "intend", "will", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe", "future", "predict", "potential," "forecast" or "continue", or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terminology, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward looking statements.
These forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by HUB and its management, and RNER and its management, as the case may be, are inherently uncertain. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on by any investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and may differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of HUB or RNER. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: (i) expectations regarding HUB's strategies and future financial performance, including its future business plans or objectives, prospective performance and opportunities and competitors, revenues, products and services, pricing, operating expenses, market trends, liquidity, cash flows and uses of cash, capital expenditures, and HUB's ability to invest in growth initiatives and pursue acquisition opportunities; (ii) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of negotiations and any subsequent definitive agreements with respect to the proposed transactions; (iii) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against RNER, HUB, the Combined Company or others following the announcement of the proposed transactions and any definitive agreements with respect thereto; (iv) the inability to complete the proposed transactions due to, among other things, the failure to obtain approval of the stockholders of RNER or HUB, to obtain certain governmental and regulatory approvals or to satisfy other conditions to closing, including delays in obtaining, adverse conditions contained in, or the inability to obtain necessary regulatory approvals or complete regulatory reviews required to complete the proposed transactions; (v) the inability to obtain the financing necessary to consummate the proposed transactions; (vi) changes to the proposed structure of the proposed transactions that may be required or appropriate as a result of applicable laws or regulations or as a condition to obtaining regulatory approval of the proposed transactions; (vii) the ability to meet stock exchange listing standards following the consummation of the proposed transactions; (viii) the risk that the announcement and consummation of the proposed transactions disrupts HUB's current plans and operations; (ix) the lack of a third party valuation in determining whether or not to pursue the proposed transactions; (x) the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the proposed transactions, which may be affected by, among other things, competition, the ability of the Combined Company to grow and manage growth profitably, maintain relationships with customers and suppliers and retain its management and key employees; (xi) costs related to the proposed transactions; (xii) the amount of any redemptions by existing holders of RNER's common stock being greater than expected; (xiii) limited liquidity and trading of RNER's and HUB's securities; (xiv) geopolitical risk, including military action and related sanctions, and changes in applicable laws or regulations; (xv) geopolitical risk, including military action and related sanctions, and changes in applicable laws or regulations; (xvi) the possibility that RNER, HUB or the Combined Company may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; (xvii) inaccuracies for any reason in the estimates of expenses and profitability and projected financial information for HUB; and (xviii) other risks and uncertainties set forth in the section entitled "Risk Factors" and "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" in RNER's final prospectus relating to its initial public offering dated October 4, 2021.
Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Nothing in this press release should be regarded as a representation by any person that the forward-looking statements set forth herein will be achieved or that any of the contemplated results of such forward-looking statements will be achieved. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Neither HUB nor RNER undertakes any duty to update these forward-looking statements.
Additional Information About the Transaction and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed transaction, HUB intends to file with the SEC a registration statement on Form F-4 containing a proxy statement/prospectus, and after the registration statement is declared effective by the SEC, RNER will mail a definitive proxy statement/prospectus relating to the Proposed Business Combination to its stockholders. This press release does not contain all the information that should be considered concerning the proposed transaction and is not intended to form the basis of any investment decision or any other decision in respect of the proposed transaction. This press release is not a substitute for any registration statement or for any other document that HUB or RNER may file with the SEC in connection with the proposed transaction. Investors and security holders are advised to read, when available, the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus and the amendments thereto and the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other documents filed in connection with the proposed transaction, as these materials will contain important information about HUB, RNER and the proposed transaction.
When available, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials for the proposed transaction will be mailed to stockholders of RNER as of a record date to be established for voting on the proposed transaction. Stockholders will also be able to obtain copies of the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other documents filed with the SEC, without charge, once available, through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov.
INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
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Nutrien (TSE:NTR – Get Rating)‘s stock had its “buy” rating reiterated by equities research analysts at Piper Sandler in a note issued to investors on Tuesday, Stock Target Advisor reports. They presently have a C$125.00 price target on the stock. Piper Sandler’s target price points to a potential upside of 4.70% from the company’s previous close.
A number of other research analysts have also recently commented on NTR. BMO Capital Markets reissued a “buy” rating and issued a C$125.00 target price on shares of Nutrien in a report on Wednesday, May 4th. TD Securities increased their target price on shares of Nutrien from C$83.00 to C$88.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, February 15th. Scotiabank cut shares of Nutrien from a “sector outperform” rating to a “sector perform” rating in a report on Monday, March 28th. Atlantic Securities upgraded shares of Nutrien to a “hold” rating and set a C$79.00 price objective for the company in a report on Friday, February 18th. Finally, Raymond James reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a C$121.00 price objective on shares of Nutrien in a report on Friday, February 18th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and twelve have given a buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of C$102.58.
TSE:NTR opened at C$119.39 on Tuesday. Nutrien has a one year low of C$71.40 and a one year high of C$147.93. The company has a market cap of C$65.82 billion and a P/E ratio of 11.95. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is C$130.69 and its two-hundred day moving average price is C$108.78. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 50.24, a current ratio of 1.14 and a quick ratio of 0.47.
Nutrien Company Profile (Get Rating)
Nutrien Ltd. provides crop inputs and services. It offers potash, nitrogen, phosphate, and sulfate products; and financial solutions. The company also distributes crop nutrients, crop protection products, seeds, and merchandise products through approximately 2,000 retail locations in the United States, Canada, South America, and Australia.
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The former member of the infamous Mandela Football Club Katiza Cebekhulu, 52, said he has been ‘abandoned’ by the British government after being left homeless on the streets.
The only uplift in his bleak predicament came when he was spared prison at Portsmouth Crown Court on April 12 after admitting possessing a knife. It followed an altercation on February 2 at the Society of St James hostel in Elm Grove where he stayed.
But Cebekhulu said prison would have been a better option after he was left destitute and unable to comply with the terms of his community order due to his homelessness.
The former vigilante, who has been living in Portsmouth for around 20 years, was handed a 24-month community order with 20 rehabilitation days and told to complete 150 hours of unpaid work.
He was also given a 12-week alcohol abstinence monitoring requirement with an electronic tag.
The ruling was made after the court heard of his troubled past in South Africa that left him struggling to cope and suffering from post traumatic stress disorder.
But after being spared jail, Cebekhulu was not allowed to return to the hostel and was turned away by other places.
Without a designated address, it meant he was at risk of falling foul of his order and facing the possibility of being sent to jail as a result.
However, after appearing back at court, Cebekhulu was boosted when a judge decided to remove the electronic tag for the alcohol abstinence monitoring requirement and wipe the unpaid work.
Instead, Cebekhulu had his rehabilitation days increased from 20 to 30.
He has since been allowed to return to the Society of St James hostel to shower and eat meals but is still homeless, though he says the government is ‘fast tracking’ accommodation for him.
Cebekhulu told The News: ‘I walked free from court after the judge wiped the previous orders but increased my rehabilitation days.’
Despite the brighter outlook, Cebekhulu said he still wants to return to South Africa despite fears he could be assassinated.
‘The British government just abandoned me and I am stuck. I have not been allowed to get housing or work,’ he said.
‘I worry about going back to South Africa but I get no help here and am on the street. All prime ministers have refused to grant me asylum or residency.
‘The government in South Africa has the same party in power as when Nelson Mandela gave the order for me to be sent to a Zambian jail. They still see me as a traitor.
‘I have no family there now because they’ve all died. But I don’t know where to go.
‘The British government is trying to deport me.’
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Cebekhulu rose to prominence after becoming the so-called ‘missing witness’ from the high-profile Johannesburg trial in which Winnie Mandela, wife of Nelson Mandela, was accused of the torture and murder of 14-year-old boy Stompie Moeketsi.
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CHICAGO (WGN) — A judge on Monday denied bail for an Illinois man accused of lighting a homeless Chicago man on fire.
The 75-year-old victim, Joseph Kromelis, known as “The Walking Man,” is not expected to survive.
Authorities arrested 27-year-old Joseph Guardia last Friday and charged him with arson and attempted murder. He is accused of dousing Kromelis with flammable liquid as he slept outside last Wednesday.
A break in the case came when a Melrose Park police officer noticed Guardia from surveillance photos released by the Chicago Police Department.
Guardia allegedly told Chicago police that he thought he was lighting a pile of old blankets and garbage.
“It takes a special kind of evil to do what the defendant did in this case,” said Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney Danny Hanichak.
On Monday, prosecutors described the early morning incident, captured on nearby surveillance cameras, which showed a man in a white windbreaker standing over the sleeping Kromelis.
“For 16 seconds, he stood over the victim at close range,” Hanichak said. “His statement that he didn’t know a person was there was outrageous, and it was a lie.”
Investigators say Kromelis’ head and legs were visible underneath a blanket. Guardia allegedly emptied a large McDonald’s cup of gasoline onto the sleeping man’s head before lighting him on fire.
“The defendant chose to pour gasoline on a human being and then set them on fire, leaving him to burn alive for three minutes,” Hanichak said.
According to police, Guardia fled the scene on foot to a nearby Chicago Transit Authority train stop. A security officer from a nearby building used a fire extinguisher to put the fire out.
Records show Guardia has a long history of violent and nonviolent convictions from burglary to battery charges.
Veteran prosecutors say it’s the worst thing they’ve ever seen on video.
“This defendant did not target someone he had an argument with, or someone who wronged him, or someone that he even knew,” Hanichak said. “This defendant decided to target the most vulnerable person possible — a 75-year-old homeless man sleeping on the street.” | https://www.news10.com/news/national/a-special-kind-of-evil-no-bail-for-suspect-accused-of-setting-walking-man-on-fire/ | 2022-05-31T14:32:34Z | https://www.news10.com/news/national/a-special-kind-of-evil-no-bail-for-suspect-accused-of-setting-walking-man-on-fire/ | false | 22 |
Mandoli will lead company's U.S. Services Division
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UpHealth, Inc. (NYSE: UPH) — Daniel Mandoli, a seasoned operations executive and proven leader with extensive experience driving growth across multiple businesses, will join UpHealth, Inc., as Executive Vice President of U.S. Services on June 13, it was announced today by the company's CEO Dr. Ramesh Balakrishnan.
Mr. Mandoli will report to the CEO and will be part of the executive leadership team. UpHealth's U.S. Services Division consists of Medquest Digital Pharmacy, a full-service pharmacy licensed in all 50 states, and UpHealth Behavioral Health division, which treats substance abuse and mental health patients.
Mr. Mandoli was most recently President of Pharmacy Services at Cordant Health Solutions, a private equity-backed company that provides lab and pharmacy services in the behavioral health space. Among his accomplishments at Cordant Health, Mr. Mandoli increased revenues by more than 10 times in the past two years.
Before joining Cordant Health, he spent almost 20 years at Express Scripts (then Cigna/Express Scripts) in roles of increasing responsibility, including serving as General Manager and Chief Operating Officer of The Express Scripts Pharmacy, a $19 billion business serving over 10.5 million patients annually. During his tenure Dan generated more than $800 million in incremental EBITDA over three years through improved service, patient acquisition and expansion into new markets.
"Attracting top national talent, such as Dan, to UpHealth is yet another sign of the growing respect for our company," said Dr. Balakrishnan. "Dan's outstanding leadership skills, coupled with his long experience in the healthcare sector and his disciplined approach to operations, will help accelerate our growth in one of our important business segments."
"I'm honored to be joining UpHealth," said Mr. Mandoli. "As I've learned about UpHealth, I'm convinced that it will, in fact, become a global leader in healthcare. The company is poised for increasing growth in all of its priority businesses, and I look forward to being part of the success and working with the talented team in U.S. Services."
Mr. Mandoli holds a bachelor of science degree in accounting and organizational psychology from the University of Michigan.
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About UpHealth
UpHealth is a global digital health company that delivers digital-first technology, infrastructure, and services to dramatically improve how healthcare is delivered and managed. UpHealth's solutions holistically enable clients to deliver on their affordability, access, quality, outcomes, and patient experience goals. UpHealth's technology platform helps its clients improve access, coordinate care teams, and achieve better patient outcomes at lower cost, with care management solutions, analytics, and telehealth tools that serve patients wherever they are, in their native language. Additionally, UpHealth's technology-enabled virtual care infrastructure and services improves access to quality primary and acute care, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. UpHealth's clients include health plans, global governments, healthcare providers and community-based organizations.
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Which budget steam irons are best?
You have a big meeting or maybe an interview for the perfect job. You know exactly what you want to wear. But when you go to put it on, it’s a wrinkled mess. This is just one example of how a steam iron can make a huge difference. And you can find a quality steam iron without blowing your budget.
To get the most for your money, consider the Conair CNRGI100 ExtremeSteam Super Steam Iron. With a nonstick soleplate and an auto-shut-off feature, you can get your clothes looking neat and pressed quickly and affordably and feel more secure about safety.
What to know before you buy a budget steam iron
When you’re considering a budget steam iron, you’ll likely see them compared to a steam generator iron. There are some important reasons you should purchase a steam iron over a steam generator iron.
A steam iron features a built-in water tank. While this means you can’t iron for as long as a steam iron generator, it’s just right for the occasional ironing in small amounts. Steam irons also tend to be more affordable, compact and easy to store. They usually have a weaker steam output which can extend the time you spend at the ironing board, but a quality steam iron will be sufficient for most households.
If you plan on spending longer amounts of time ironing larger amounts of clothes you may want to consider a steam generator iron. These have a large separate water tank that you have to fill less often. With the higher steam output, a steam iron generator will quickly blast through wrinkles. However, they are a larger system that requires some dedicated space. They are also louder and take longer to heat up because of their size. In general, steam irons are the perfect option for most consumers.
When you start shopping around for your budget steam iron, look out for the following:
Soleplate material and construction
Because the soleplate is the part that actually touches your clothes, you should pay attention to the material and construction of each one. Typically, soleplates are composed of either ceramic or stainless steel.
They should have a tapered build that ends in a point at the top of the iron. This will allow you to better navigate tight areas like between buttons. Above all, you should make sure the soleplate will glide easily and not grab onto your clothes.
Maintenance
Although they are fairly straightforward appliances, steam irons do require some maintenance. Primarily, you will have to consider the descaling process. As you use your steam function, the water expelled will lead to limescale and calcium buildup, which can damage your clothes and lead to malfunction if left untreated.
Ideally, a steam iron should have a built-in cleaning system. Otherwise, you need to consider how much maintenance you’re willing to do.
Wattage
The higher the wattage, the faster you will be able to use your steam iron. Because of the higher wattage, the soleplate heats up faster. This can be a lifesaver if you’re running late for work or an appointment. Check that the steam iron you’re considering has at least 1400-1500 watts of power. More is better.
Corded vs. cordless
Cordless steam irons are becoming more prevalent in the marketplace. There are pros and cons to both a corded and cordless steam iron. A cordless iron will allow for more maneuverability and is generally more convenient, although they are more expensive and can be less reliable. A corded steam iron, on the other hand, is more affordable and is typically a reliable option.
What to look for in a quality budget steam iron
Large inlet hole
Filling the water tank on your steam iron can be a pain if the inlet hole is too small. Before you make a purchase, look at the size of the inlet hole and assess how easily you can fill it. If it’s large enough, the task of refilling your water tank will feel like less of a messy chore.
Long power cord
The longer the power cord, the more maneuverable you’ll be as you use your steam iron. If you aren’t choosing a cordless model, this is the next best option. And with a longer cord, you’ll be less likely to trip over it.
Steam boost
A quality steam iron should have a steam boost function. This emits a blast of steam to work out tough wrinkles. It cuts down the work for you and makes the ironing process go faster. A good rule of thumb is your steam boost function should be measured around at least 100 grams per minute.
Auto-shut-off
If you ever have that nagging feeling that you left the iron on, you need the auto-shut-off feature. Many newer models have the auto-shut-off feature, which turns off the iron after a certain amount of time. It’s a safety measure that will give you a ton of peace of mind.
Self-cleaning system
No matter what you do, eventually your steam iron will have some build-up. A self-cleaning system built into your steam iron makes the task of descaling and removing that build-up much easier. This is especially useful if you live in an area with hard water.
Even steam distribution
Before you buy a steam iron, turn it over and look at the holes on the soleplate. Check that they are evenly placed. The more holes the better. The density of the holes spread out evenly on the sole plate will create even steam production, leading to a faster, easier ironing process.
How much you can expect to spend on a budget steam iron
While some steam irons can cost hundreds of dollars, you can find a quality budget steam iron between $20-$50. While these may not have all the features, they will withstand repeated use and get your clothes pressed.
Budget steam iron FAQ
Which is the best soleplate material for a budget steam iron?
A. Both stainless steel and ceramic soleplates will conduct heat very well. Aside from that, they both have their benefits. Stainless steel is known for being highly durable and typically glides more smoothly over your clothes. These tend to be easier to clean and maintain.
Ceramic soleplates, however, are great at eliminating static. They can also reach higher temperatures, making the process go much faster. That being said, you will likely notice the ceramic coating starting to wear off after some time.
What is a good wattage to look for in a budget steam iron?
A. As a minimum, look for about 1400-1500 watts. More is good, but not always necessary. As long as the steam iron has that minimum amount of wattage, you’ll have an efficient ironing session.
How heavy should the steam iron be?
A. If you stick to steam irons that weigh in around 3 pounds, you’ll be glad. This is enough weight to work out wrinkles easily, but not so much that your wrist and arm will get fatigued.
What’s the best budget steam iron to buy?
Top budget steam iron
Conair CNRGI100 ExtremeSteam Super Steam Iron
What you need to know: With 1550 watts of power and tons of features, this is the budget steam iron that will give you the most bang for your buck.
What you’ll love: With a nano-titanium soleplate, you’ll be able to glide smoothly over even the deepest-set wrinkles. You’ll appreciate the auto-shut-off feature, too.
What you should consider: Some customers claim the longevity of this iron is lacking.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top budget steam iron for the money
Black + Decker Vitessa Advanced Steam Iron
What you need to know: Designed to be convenient, this steam iron works like a dream at a great price.
What you’ll love: This steam iron has a great reputation for providing even heating and steam consistently, whether it’s the first time using it or the hundredth. It also monitors the temperature to adjust the steam output automatically.
What you should consider: Some report the water tank is tricky to open.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon, Home Depot, Staples and Wayfair
Worth checking out
PurSteam Professional Grade Steam Iron
What you need to know: With a whopping 1700-watt level of power, this affordable budget steam iron packs a punch.
What you’ll love: If you live in an area with hard water, this is the iron for you. It has an anti-calcium detail that prevents build-up before it happens. It also features three auto-shut off settings.
What you should consider: This steam iron might be heavier than is comfortable for long ironing sessions.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Glazer Capital LLC decreased its position in shares of Recharge Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:RCHG – Get Rating) by 1.4% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 505,321 shares of the company’s stock after selling 7,287 shares during the period. Glazer Capital LLC owned 2.02% of Recharge Acquisition worth $5,003,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.
A number of other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. PEAK6 Investments LLC purchased a new position in shares of Recharge Acquisition in the fourth quarter worth $399,000. Bank of Montreal Can acquired a new stake in shares of Recharge Acquisition in the fourth quarter worth $991,000. Bank of America Corp DE acquired a new stake in shares of Recharge Acquisition in the fourth quarter worth $274,000. Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Adviser L.P. acquired a new stake in shares of Recharge Acquisition in the fourth quarter worth $1,533,000. Finally, Schonfeld Strategic Advisors LLC grew its position in Recharge Acquisition by 6.9% during the third quarter. Schonfeld Strategic Advisors LLC now owns 48,906 shares of the company’s stock valued at $484,000 after buying an additional 3,168 shares during the period. 65.42% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
RCHG stock opened at $10.00 on Tuesday. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $9.98 and its 200 day moving average is $9.94. Recharge Acquisition Corp. has a one year low of $9.75 and a one year high of $10.00.
Recharge Acquisition Corp. does not have significant operations. It focuses on effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was incorporated in 2020 and is based in Sarasota, Florida.
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Raiders Bounce-Back Candidate #2: Johnathan Abram
It could already be said that the writing's on the wall regarding safety Johnathan Abram and his future with the Las Vegas Raiders.
That's what can be inferred after the team's new regime of head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler made the decision not to pick up Abram's fifth-year option on his contract.
It probably isn't seen as a surprise, though, considering the highs and lows that Abram has gone through with his play.
Missing essentially his entire rookie season due to injuries didn't do Abram any favors, but even when he's been healthy, Abram often hasn't given much better than replacement level-play.
While he finished with a career-high 116 total tackles last season, Abram only finished with a grade of 56.9 from Pro Football Focus.
It was the best rating he's got in his career so far, which still places him well below average among safeties.
The main culprit has been his coverage ability, as Abram gave up a quarterback rating of 112 when targeted in coverage last season.
Even with the Raiders moving him closer to the line of scrimmage, it hasn't done much to inspire confidence in Abram's development.
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That's why this upcoming season is so important for him, not just to give the Raiders a reason to re-sign him, but to show he can be more than an average, one-dimensional player.
It's likely he's going to have to earn that opportunity the hard way, as the Raiders are going to have plenty of competition at safety.
Trevon Moehrig should have one spot locked up, which leaves Abram to battle against Duron Harmon and Tyree Gillespie for the other.
Harmon in particular could be a favorite with his experience producing in New England Patriots-style defenses for the majority of his career.
All Abram can do is embrace it and use the motivation to prove to the Raiders' new brass that he belongs to his advantage.
The Raiders need to see improvements from their defense to have a chance in a loaded AFC West, and Abram finally living up to his first-round draft slot can only help.
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Voice of the consumer: Yes, scammers capitalize on national tragedies, too
Our 11 News Call For Action team pens a weekly column for our news partner The Gazette. Previous columns can be found here.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Last week was tough for all of us. The massacre at Uvalde Elementary School in Texas sent shock waves of grief across the country.
I know a lot of us want to help the victims’ families, so I’m sharing ways you can donate safely without falling for scams. Sadly, we know scammers are very quick to follow tragedies like this and try to take advantage of folks during the darkest times. The Colorado Attorney General’s Office is sharing ways you can be on the lookout for fraudulent charities.
“The painful reality is scammers will prey on your hopes and your fears,” said Attorney General Phil Weiser. “If you hope you can help someone who’s harmed, they’re going to try to get you to give money, often in ways that they’re going to take your money, and they’re not going to use it appropriately. So our key message: Do your homework.”
Scammers will try to get you to act quickly and they will play on your emotions. Make sure to keep your guard up and do your research.
“The first rule of thumb is don’t give a donation right away,” the attorney general said. “Scammers will often use pressure tactics: ‘We need your money right now, please make this donation right now, can I have your credit card?’
“If someone calls you up or you see a social media post or an email, don’t give them your credit card information. Instead do your homework. Go to a site like Charity Navigator and you can see how charities are rated. Are they legitimate, are they illegitimate? Does 90% of the money go to administrative cost or does it go to people who are hurting? By doing that homework first, you can prevent having your hard-earned money go to the wrong place.”
Weiser added, “Keeping your guard up is absolutely essential. When we talk to people who have been victimized by scammers, there’s a consistent theme: They let down their guard. They made a decision quickly because they were afraid or because they were excited and hopeful. Do not make that decision on the spot. Whatever the occasion is, you can always say, ‘Let me do my homework first. I’ll think about it.’”
Also, avoid charities that use names closely resembling legitimate well-known organizations. Another warning sign is if someone asks you to donate in cash, wire transfer, or gift cards. You can report scams and fraud to the Colorado Attorney General’s statewide helpline at 800-222-4444 or file a report at stopfraudcolorado.gov.
There is a link to a verified memorial fund for the families of Robb Elementary on our website at kktv.com; just click on “Find It.” If you are struggling emotionally following the tragedy, you can reach out to the statewide Colorado Crisis Services helpline at 1-844-493-8255.
Click here to read the original column on gazette.com.
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Canada's Trudeau proposes national freeze on handgun ownership
Toronto — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government introduced legislation Monday that would put a freeze on importing, buying or selling handguns.
"We are capping the number of handguns in this country," Trudeau said.
The regulations to halt the growth of personally owned handguns is expected to be enacted this fall.
"It will be illegal to buy, sell, transfer or import handguns anywhere in Canada," the prime minister said. Families of shooting victims joined him at a press conference in Ottawa.
Canada already has plans to ban 1,500 types of military-style firearms and offer a mandatory buyback program that will begin at the end of the year. Trudeau said if someone really wants to keep their assault weapon, it will be made completely inoperable.
Canada already expanded background checks.
Trudeau has long had plans to enact tougher gun laws but the introduction of the new measure comes after mass shootings in Uvalde, Texas, and Buffalo, N.Y., this month.
"Other than using firearms for sport shooting and hunting, there is no reason anyone in Canada should need guns in their everyday lives," Trudeau said. "We need less gun violence.
"We cannot let the gun debate became so polarized that nothing gets done. We cannot let that happen in our country. This is about freedom. People should be free to go to the supermarket, their school or their place of worship without fear."
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino called the legislation the most significant step Canada has taken in a generation.
"Countries that do a good job of controlling guns do a good job of controlling gun violence," Mendicino said in an interview with The Associated Press.
Bill Blair, minister of emergency preparedness, said Canada is very different from the United States.
"In Canada, gun ownership is a privilege, not a right," Blair said. "This is a principal that differentiates ourselves from many other countries in the world, notably our colleagues and friends to the south."
Canada has had far fewer mass shootings than the U.S. in part because of a lack of easy access to guns, though the U.S. population also is far larger than Canada's.
The Reuters news agency notes that Canada's rate of homicides involving firearms is 0.5 per 100,000 people, compared with the rate of 4.12 in the U.S., according to a 2021 analysis by the University of Washington's Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation.
"Canada can teach us a lot," tweeted Bruce Heyman, a former U.S. ambassador to Canada under the Obama administration.
Blair pointed out that guns are often smuggled in illegally from the U.S., which he noted has one of the largest small arms arsenals in the world.
The government plans to fight gun smuggling and trafficking by increasing criminal penalties, providing more tools to investigate firearms crimes and strengthening border measures. Trudeau said increased funding already helped border officials double the number of smuggled guns confiscated at the U.S. border.
The government said the bill would also allow for the removal of gun licenses from people involved in acts of domestic violence or criminal harassment, such as stalking.
The bill would create a new "red flag" law allowing courts to require that people considered a danger to themselves or others surrender their firearms to police. The government said the measure would guard the safety of those applying through the process, often women in danger of domestic abuse, by protecting their identities.
The government said it will require rifle magazines to be permanently altered so they can never hold more than five rounds and will ban the sale and transfer of large-capacity magazines under the Criminal Code.
In addition, the legislation would prohibit some toys that look like actual guns, such as airsoft rifles, Reuters says, adding that Justice Minister David Lametti told reporters that, "Because they look the same as real firearms, police need to treat them as if they are real. This has led to tragic consequences."
Trudeau said his government recognizes the vast majority of Canadians who own guns are responsible but the level of gun violence is unacceptable. Mendicino said they are aware the announcement could lead to a rush to buy guns before the law is enacted and urged Parliament to pass it as soon as possible.
The new measures are assured of passing in Canada's Parliament as the ruling Liberals and leftist opposition New Democrats have enough votes.
Pierre Poilievre, who is running to be leader of the Conservative party, said law-abiding gun owners should be respected and dangerous criminals should be jailed.
The head of the Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights, Rod Giltaca, called the proposed handgun freeze "absurd," according to Reuters.
He said authorities aren't using tools they already had to take on gun violence, such as contacting people listed as references on gun license applications.
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NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s economic growth, hit by pandemic curbs and price increases, slowed to 4.1% in the January-March quarter, according to figures released Tuesday by the government.
It was the slowest pace in the financial year that ended in March, following 5.4% growth in the previous quarter.
Overall, India’s economy grew by 8.7% in the 2021-22 financial year, slower than the 8.9% estimated by a government survey in February.
India's economy, Asia’s third largest, was recovering from a pandemic-induced slump when a surge in omicron-fueled coronavirus cases starting in January prompted authorities to bring back some virus-related restrictions.
A month later, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine pushed up retail inflation, which hit an eight-year high of 7.8% in April.
Earlier this month, the federal government restricted wheat and sugar exports and cut fuel taxes in an attempt to control inflation and keep commodity prices in check.
Last week, rating agency Moody’s trimmed India’s growth forecast to 8.8% from 9.1% for the current fiscal year, which started in April, as rising energy and food prices hit consumer spending.
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Lovers in London! Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson are going strong — and taking their relationship overseas.
The Skims founder, 41, and the Saturday Night Live alum, 28, were spotted in the U.K. on Monday, May 30. Kardashian held onto Davidson as they walked through the streets of London, both wearing black. Their trip (seemingly coincidentally) comes on the heels of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, which kicks off days of festivities on Thursday, June 2.
Hours before arriving in England, the couple packed on the PDA in a series of Instagram Stories shared by Kardashian on Sunday, May 29. That same weekend, Davidson debuted platinum blonde hair, matching the reality star’s locks that she’s been sporting since the Met Gala.
Kardashian and Davidson have been linked since October 2021, connecting after she hosted SNL.
“Kim and Pete are very in sync right now, they’re very in step with each other and the relationship is easy,” a source told Us Weekly in April. “They’re getting closer and closer and are a really great pair.”
The comedian marked the first man Kardashian has publicly dated since filing for divorce from Kanye West in February 2021.
“I am a relationship kind of girl, for sure, and I wouldn’t be with someone if I didn’t plan on spending a lot of my time with them,” she explained on Good Morning America last month. “Obviously, I want to take my time, but I’m very happy and very content. And it’s such a good feeling just to be at peace.”
The twosome have seemingly gotten serious as Kardashian introduced Davidson to her four kids — North, 8, Saint, 6, Chicago, 4, and Psalm, 2 — whom she shares with West.
“Kim loves how great Pete is with the kids,” the insider said. “He’s a big kid himself and makes them laugh.”
While Kardashian has played coy about Davidson on season 1 of The Kardashians, which drops new episodes on Hulu every Thursday, she promised to finally address her man in the upcoming episode.
“This is how it went down with Pete …” she begins in the teaser for the June 2 episode.
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China on Tuesday insisted that it is still India's biggest trade partner in 2021-22 as per its figures and attributed the "disparity" to different methods of calculating the trade volume by New Delhi and Beijing while referring to reports that the US has unseated it to take the top slot.
"According to the statistics of Chinese competent authorities, bilateral trade volume between China and India stood at USD 125.66 billion in 2021," Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told a media briefing when asked about reports of the US overtaking China to become the largest trade partner of India in 2021-22.
"China remains the largest trade partner of India and for the first time the bilateral trade exceeded USD 100 billion in 2021," Zhao said.
"The disparity in trade figures published by China and India is a result of different statistical measurement scales," he said.
China follows the financial year from January to December, while India calculates the same from April to March every year.
At the same time, Zhao said, "China does not object to the development of normal trade relations between India and the US, and is not that interested in the changes of the ranking in trade volume", playing down the US, which is fast improving its relations with India with strategic tie-ups like Quad, (US, India, Japan, Australia) alliance unseating it from the top slot.
China has remained a dominant trade partner of India for a long despite the widespread concerns over the ballooning trade deficit every year.
Zhao declined to go into issues of trade barriers and other constraints being mentioned by Indian businesses, saying the details should be obtained from the Chinese Commerce Ministry.
For years India has been insisting that China should open its markets for India's IT and Pharmaceuticals, the country's main strengths of exports but Beijing is yet to oblige.
The trade deficit with China rose to USD 72.91 billion in 2021-22 from USD 44 billion in the previous fiscal year as per Indian figures whereas the US is one of the few countries with which India had a trade surplus amounting to USD 32.8 billion last year.
As per the Indian data, China was India's top trading partner from 2013-14 till 2017-18 and also in 2020-21. Before China, the UAE was the country's largest trading partner.
"What we care about is whether the Indian side has the will and takes real actions to create a fair, transparent, sustainable and sound environment for bilateral trade and investment, further expand mutually-beneficial cooperation between the two sides and deliver tangible benefits to the two countries and two peoples," Zhao said.
Asked whether the Ladakh standoff which cast a shadow on the bilateral ties for over two years is also impacting the trade ties between the two countries, he said, "At present, the border situation is stable in general. The two sides have been maintaining close communication through diplomatic and military channels."
On Tuesday, senior diplomats of the two countries exchanged views on the current situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Western Sector in eastern Ladakh.
The two sides also agreed to hold the next (16th) round of the Senior Commanders meeting at an early date to achieve the objective of complete disengagement from all friction points along the LAC in the Western Sector in accordance with the existing bilateral agreements and protocols.
Zhao reiterated China's oft-repeated stand that Beijing believes that the boundary issue is not the whole of India-China relations.
"China always believes that the boundary question doesn't represent the whole of China-India relations and we should put it in an appropriate position in bilateral relations and under effective control and management. We hope India will work with China to continuously enhance mutual trust, strengthen practical cooperation, and ensure that the bilateral relations will move forward along the right track, deliver more benefits to the two peoples and make greater contributions to the region and beyond," he said.
Indian media reports on Sunday said the US surpassed China to become India's top trading partner in 2021-22, reflecting strengthening economic ties between the two countries.
According to the data of the Indian commerce ministry, in 2021-22, the bilateral trade between the US and India stood at USD 119.42 billion as against USD 80.51 billion in 2020-21.
During 2021-22, India's two-way commerce with China aggregated at USD 115.42 billion as compared to USD 86.4 billion in 2020-21, the data showed. Trade gap rose to USD 72.91 billion in 2021-22 from USD 44 billion in the previous fiscal year.
Trade experts believe that the trend of increasing bilateral trade with the US will continue in the coming years also as New Delhi and Washington are engaged in further strengthening the economic ties.
To another question about reports of Indian investigations into the alleged violation of rules by Chinese phone makers ZTE and Vivo in addition to Xiaomi, Zhao said, "the Chinese government is closely following the situation."
"The Chinese government always asks Chinese companies to abide by laws and regulations when doing business overseas. In the meantime, we firmly support Chinese companies in safeguarding their legal rights and interests," he said.
"The Indian side should act in accordance with laws and regulations and provide a fair, just and non-discriminatory business environment for Chinese companies operating in India," he said.
(Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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Reunion for 1977 Coventry Kids Queen's Jubilee choir
Members of a choir which won a Jubilee song contest on the BBC in 1977 have been reunited ahead of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
The Singing Butcher and the Coventry Kids won the BBC Nationwide Jubilee Song Contest four decades ago and were brought back together by BBC Midlands Today.
Singing Butcher Rod Woodward has fond memories of his performance but 45 years have passed and he explained his former choir members may not recognise him without his "sideburns and flared trousers".
The group reunited at the Horizon Recording Studio in Coventry with music producer Roger Lomas, the same place where they recorded their winning song in the 70s.
Illustrious music careers were not on the cards for many of the group members and they have ruled out a song for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, but are proud to reflect on their performance. | https://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-61650634 | 2022-05-31T14:52:02Z | https://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-61650634 | true | null |
Volunteers begin process of placing flags for Memorial Day
We all appreciate the majesty of Memorial Day, the display of colors, and the sea of flags that adorn the graves at local cemeteries. But so caught up in the solemnity of the setting are we that we might not even think of the work that went into making these awe-inspiring sights happen.
That’s where the volunteers at places like Lake View Cemetery come in. On Thursday afternoon they began the process of, one by one, setting in place literally thousands of American flags on the graves of the veterans buried here.
"I think they're so critical because I don't know that we could do almost 9,000 flags within a short amount of time," said Katharine Goss, President and CEO of Lake View Cemetery.
Armed with maps of the graves of the 8,911 known veterans buried here they set out.
Folks like Ken Aguilar, "my father was a veteran," he shared.
Aguilar and his family came out on his birthday to help.
"My daughter's in from California so I said we're going to do this for my birthday and they said fine," he said.
We ran into Kim Cosgrove and Kelley from Kirtland. They are first-time volunteers in this effort. Appreciating the fact that each one of these graves carries with it its own individual tale of service to the flag that they're honored to place next to it this day.
"You know there's a lot of veterans out there but when you're walking grave by grave and seeing what wars they fought it really is, yeah it's very moving," Kim Cosgrove said.
Daniel Volpe agrees like many of the volunteers here he says being here and doing this puts into perspective the true meaning of the holiday.
"This is a great way to kick off the weekend but also to be introspective while we're out here," Volpe said.
The folks at Lake View are expecting to see a sizable number of people come through the grounds over the holiday weekend to see the work of these volunteers.
"We have a program on Monday morning starting at 10:30 and we're expecting a record number at that program," said Goss. "Because for the last two years we really haven't had a real program that's really open, last year we did an abbreviated version of it but this year we're going to have music and a 21 gun salute and a lot of other things."
"Maybe this year is most important of all with all of the stuff going on in the world," she said.
It was President Franklin Roosevelt who said years ago that those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that men and women have died to win them. Through efforts like this we remember those souls especially and the families they left behind so that we can enjoy time this weekend with ours. | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2616665260931/volunteers-begin-process-of-placing-flags-for-memorial-day | 2022-05-31T14:52:09Z | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2616665260931/volunteers-begin-process-of-placing-flags-for-memorial-day | true | 2 |
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FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — A jury has resumed deliberations after a sensational six-week trial to resolve defamation claims by Johnny Depp and his ex-wife Amber Heard over their volatile and unhappy marriage.
The seven-person civil jury heard closing arguments Friday and deliberated for about two hours before leaving for the long Memorial Day weekend. Jurors resumed deliberations in Fairfax County Circuit Court just after 9 a.m. Tuesday.
Depp is suing Heard for $50 million, accusing her of libeling him with a 2018 op-ed she wrote describing herself as “a public figure representing domestic abuse.” Heard filed a $100 million counterclaim against the “Pirates of the Caribbean” star after his lawyer called her allegations a hoax. Each accuses the other of destroying their career.
Testimony featured a litany of lurid details of their short marriage. Heard testified that Depp physically or sexually assaulted her more than a dozen times. During his testimony, Depp testified that he never struck Heard, that she concocted the abuse allegations, and that she was the one who physically attacked him, multiple times.
During closing arguments, both sides told the jury that a verdict in their favor would give their clients their lives back. | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/Depp-Heard-jury-still-sorting-through-weeks-of-17209325.php | 2022-05-31T14:53:40Z | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/Depp-Heard-jury-still-sorting-through-weeks-of-17209325.php | true | 66 |
ARLINGTON, Ma., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leader Bank is pleased to welcome four new team members to their Business and Government Banking team -- all four joining from Century Bank following its closure.
"I am incredibly excited that these four immensely talented individuals are joining Leader Bank's Business and Government Banking team," said Jay Tuli, President of Leader Bank. "With their extensive knowledge and experience, Leader Bank will be able to improve our already robust municipal and business banking offerings."
Susan Delahunt joins Leader Bank as a Vice President and Director of Government Banking following a 16-year tenure in cash management and government banking. Susan has experience developing innovative marketing and sales initiatives throughout southeastern Massachusetts as well as cultivating municipal client relationships resulting in portfolio deposits exceeding $500 million.
Anna Gorska is also joining Leader Bank as a Vice President and Director of Government Banking. During her 17-year stint at her prior bank, Anna most recently served as Senior Vice President of Government Banking where she was instrumental in establishing the institution's presence in western Massachusetts and New Hampshire. She developed a portfolio of 120 municipal clients totaling more than $780 million in deposit balances.
Renee LeMoure joins Leader Bank as an Assistant Vice President and Lockbox Client Specialist, with16 years in Lockbox services. Renee has been in the banking industry since 1985, starting in retail and most recently in Lockbox client services. Renee has built strong relationships with municipal and corporate clients as well as their business partners.
John Lavallee will be Leader Bank's new Senior Lockbox Specialist, bringing many years of experience in cash management, Lockbox services, and municipal banking. John led his previous team with a focus on promoting Lockbox to cities and towns to condense tax bill processing. Under John's leadership municipal balances for the institution grew to $3 billion.
Founded in 2002, Leader Bank is a Massachusetts-based entrepreneurial financial institution that approaches banking differently. The core tenets of Leader Bank include world-class client service, exemplary products, and innovation to meet the needs of its clients. At its founding, Leader Bank had $6.5 million in assets – in the two decades since, the Bank has grown into one of the most successful financial institutions in the Commonwealth with $3.7 billion in assets. Leader Bank's best-in-class team members have been at the forefront of supporting the Bank's rapid growth and client-oriented solutions over the last two decades as the Bank has continued to expand its commercial and retail products and solutions. Leader Bank is a committed corporate citizen and prides itself on partnering with and supporting philanthropic organizations. More information on Leader Bank can be found at www.LeaderBank.com.
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How to choose an insect trap
Insect traps are a useful way of monitoring and keeping pests down, whether inside or out. Traps range in effectiveness based on a few factors, including the type of trap and where you place it. Some can kill flying insects, such as mosquitoes or biting flies, while others are better for crawling critters, like ants or roaches. If you want to prevent and kill unwanted visitors to your home or yard, choosing the right trap type is essential.
Insect trap types
Vacuum traps
Vacuum traps are best for handling flying insects, especially those that aren’t attracted to light. These traps use a vacuum fan that sucks in nearby pests and confines them in an internal chamber. Due to the design, the captured bugs can’t escape. Some vacuum traps have a removable tray or canister where the dead insects are collected.
Light traps
Another common type of trap is the light trap. These often use ultraviolet, fluorescent or black light to attract insects. Some use electricity to zap and kill pests, while others have an inner chamber that keeps them until they dehydrate and die.
Light traps don’t work on certain insects, such as cockroaches or beetles. This is because these pests prefer dark spaces. However, they work well on mosquitoes, moths, flies and gnats.
Chemical vs. natural insect traps
Most insect traps use either chemicals or natural means of attracting, capturing and killing pests.
- Chemical traps: These often use artificial pheromones, attractants or stimulants to draw in insects. Some emit carbon dioxide, which is especially effective against biting pests like mosquitoes and horseflies. Most chemical traps are fast-acting, but they can be mildly harmful to humans or pets with direct exposure.
- Natural traps: Often homemade, natural traps are nontoxic and a great solution for house pests. They typically use fragrances or ingredients such as vinegar or honey to attract or repel insects. Those that draw in bugs can also trap them in sticky paper or a sealed container they can’t escape.
Outdoor vs. indoor traps
Some insect traps are designed specifically for indoor or outdoor use.
- Indoor use: These traps aren’t very durable when it comes to the elements, which is why they’re best for indoor placement. Some can hang, such as sticky tape. Others have a stand or are small enough to fit under the sink, behind kitchen appliances or other problem areas.
- Outdoor use: Outdoor traps are resistant to moisture, meaning they can go outside. These include hanging traps, light traps and bug zappers.
Targeted insects
Some insect traps target only adult pests, while others attract and kill larvae. These are the most common types of bugs these traps can work against:
- Mosquitoes
- Biting flies
- Cockroaches
- Spiders
- Beetles
- Mites
- Ants
Range
Larger traps can attract bugs from a wide distance. This can be beneficial if you’re trying to manage a minor pest problem inside. However, if the trap is too big, it could draw in insects from further away. This could lead to more insects than you had before.
Smaller traps effectively handle enclosed spaces, such as under the bathroom cupboard or in the kitchen. They usually have a limited range, though, meaning they won’t help with other areas inside or outside the home.
If you’re trying to keep bugs away from your porch, driveway or yard, larger traps can reach around 1,000 square feet. For smaller areas, go with one that has a range of 300 to 800 square feet instead.
Duration
Some insect traps start working immediately, while others take several days or weeks to start attracting and killing pests.
Power source
Most insect traps have one of the following power sources:
- Electricity: More powerful traps rely on electricity to function. These usually have a cord. Newer designs have a USB port you can plug into a computer, tablet or USB outlet.
- Battery: Some traps run on a battery, either replaceable or rechargeable. These aren’t limited by a cord, but they’re not always as powerful as electric options.
Some traps, such as sticky traps and glue traps, don’t have a power source at all.
Best insect traps to buy
Made for indoor use, this futuristic-looking trap runs on electricity and uses ultraviolet light to attract insects. It’s quiet and has easy-to-replace glue boards.
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Designed specifically for mosquitoes and small flies, this trap uses ultraviolet light to draw in, capture and kill pests. It’s quiet, easy to use and free of toxic chemicals.
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DynaTrap Flying Insect 1 Acre Trap
Capable of killing flying insects such as biting flies, wasps, gnats and mosquitoes, this outdoor trap uses ultraviolet light to attract bugs. It has an internal compartment that captures and contains pests until you dispose of them. It doesn’t rely on chemicals or pesticides.
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Ideal for indoor use and smaller areas, this energy-efficient trap uses a fan, ultraviolet light and glue board to capture pests. It has a USB port, making it convenient for use away from power outlets.
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Sewanta Victor M380 Reusable Outdoor Fly Trap
This outdoor fly trap contains a long-lasting fly attractant and draws in nearby pests and traps them. It comes with a handy hanging chain. It starts working nearly immediately and is easy to use.
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Great for indoor and outdoor use, this hanging insect trap is durable and resistant to moisture. It has a maximum range of 2,000 square feet. It uses a bright light and a high-voltage zapper to attract and kill pests.
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Neatmaster Ultrasonic Pest Repeller
This indoor trap plugs into any outlet and uses ultrasonic frequencies to repel pests up to 1,200 square feet. It has three main settings for minor to major pest problems.
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Safer Brand Safer Home Indoor Insect Trap
This set of 12 small traps is meant for indoor use and can be easily placed around the furniture, kitchen appliances and under the sink. They lure in and kill ants, cockroaches, spiders and other crawling bugs. They’re also non-toxic, making them safe for pets and children.
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New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): Punjabi singer and Congress leader Sidhu Moose Wala, who was killed on May 29, was hit by around 25 bullets by the assailants and gunpowder was also found on his body, sources said citing initial post-mortem report.
The singer-turned-politician was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Jawaharke village in Mansa district of Punjab on Sunday, a day after the Punjab government curtailed his security cover.
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Sources said that the singer died before he was taken to the hospital. They said while the incident took place on 5.25 pm and the police got information at 5.50 pm.
The sources said that the presence of gunpowder on the singer's body indicated that he was fired upon from very close range and the weapon was brought close to his body.
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"Sidhu Moose Wala was hit by more than 25 bullets. Gunpowder was found on his body. He died before being brought to the hospital. The incident happened around 5.25 pm, while the police got information around 5.50 pm," a source told ANI.
Sidhu Moose Wala was cremated today at his native village Moosa in the Mansa district of Punjab. His body was taken from Mansa Civil Hospital to his residence on Tuesday morning where a huge crowd gathered to pay their tributes.
The 28-year-old Punjabi singer had fought the recent assembly election in Punjab on a Congress ticket from Mansa and was defeated by the AAP's Vijay Singla. He joined Congress in December last year.
Punjab Police on Monday detained six people from Dehradun's Peliyon Police Chowki area in connection with Moose Wala's murder, STF sources said.
The Special Cell of Delhi Police has also begun questioning Lawrence Bishnoi in Tihar jail in connection with Sidhu Moose Wala's murder case after Canada-based Goldy Brar claimed responsibility for the murder. Brar is a close aide of Bishnoi, who is also said to be involved in the singer's murder.
Punjab Police have registered an FIR in Mansa against unknown persons under sections 302, 307, and 341 of the Indian Penal Code and sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act. (ANI)
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BOSTON (AP) — A suspect in the 1984 killing of a South Boston man that authorities say was linked to mobster James “Whitey” Bulger's control of the drug trade in the neighborhood is scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday.
Michael Lewis, 61, faces a first-degree murder charge in Suffolk Superior Court in connection with the fatal shooting of Brian Watson, according to a statement from the Suffolk district attorney's office.
The defense attorney for Lewis has yet to be determined, the district attorney's office said.
Watson, 23, was last seen alive on July 16 or 17, 1984, and was reported missing by his mother on July 28 that year, authorities said. His body was found hidden among the trees and bushes by a motorist who had pulled over on Interstate 93 in Manchester, New Hampshire, on Sept. 16, 1984.
According to the prosecution's account of events, the then 24-year-old Lewis and an another man involved in the drug trade drove around the neighborhood in July 1984 looking for a drug dealer they thought had told Bulger that Lewis' associate was selling angel dust in South Boston.
As a result, Bulger had demanded a $5,000 payment plus another $1,000 per week from the man, whose name was not disclosed by prosecutors. Bulger was known to shake down drug dealers doing business in South Boston.
The pair encountered Watson, who agreed to help them find the other dealer and got in their car, prosecutors said.
“While the three men drove around South Boston, Lewis suddenly turned, shot and killed Watson," the district attorney's office said in a statement.
Authorities do not allege that Lewis or Watson were tied directly to Bulger, who was killed in a federal prison in West Virginia in 2018. He was 89. Bulger, who spent 16 years as a fugitive, was convicted in 2013 of participating in 11 killings.
Federal authorities developed a “significant break” in Watson's case in 2009, but not enough to secure an indictment, the district attorney said. But new information was developed within the past year that led to Lewis' indictment on Friday.
Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden thanked New Hampshire law enforcement agencies and federal authorities for their efforts in securing an indictment.
“This was a true team effort to help indict and charge a homicide that hearkens back to a very different Boston," he said. "Brian Watson was a young father cut down seemingly on a whim. A remarkably cold-blooded whim. Mr. Watson’s family has endured many, many years of loss and heartache. At the very least, they now have some answers.” | https://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/Authorities-make-arrest-in-1984-killing-linked-to-17209202.php | 2022-05-31T15:01:16Z | https://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/Authorities-make-arrest-in-1984-killing-linked-to-17209202.php | true | 21 |
LA Golf to Provide Full Healthcare and Concierge Team.
LOS ANGELES, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LA Golf pledged today to treat female golfers the way they should've been treated all along by providing its LPGA partners with support on and off the course.
LA Golf will provide its partners full healthcare including mental health days and paid maternity leave, as well as performance-based bonuses. LA Golf will also provide its partners with a personalized concierge service to handle travel logistics and on-the-ground support for select tournament weeks to create a more seamless experience, allowing players to focus on their game.
Michelle Wie West posted the announcement today on her social channels and will be conducting exclusive interviews with various media outlets outlining LA Golf's commitment to the women's game and providing further information on the criteria for partnership.
"LA Golf's passion for the women's game is what drew me to partnering with them initially," Wie West said in her statement, "I'm excited to lead this initiative that includes full healthcare benefits including paid maternity leave for its partners and more. This is just the beginning."
"The LA Golf women's initiative is the right thing to do and Michelle's the right person to lead it," said CEO Reed Dickens.
LA Golf will be announcing their 2023 women's team later this year.
For more information and to learn more about LA Golf, please visit LAGOLF.CO and follow us @LAGolf.
LA Golf is the creator of the most technologically advanced putter and shafts in the game, inspired by insights directly from its player partners and made by hand in California.
LA Golf was founded by Reed Dickens, the founding CEO of Marucci Sports, which also partnered with the greatest players in the game to dethrone legacy incumbents Louisville Slugger and Easton.
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Canada’s government introduced legislation Monday to implement a “national freeze” on the sale and purchase of handguns as part of a gun-control package that would also limit magazine capacities and ban some toys that look like guns.
The new legislation, which resurrects some measures that were shelved last year amid a national election, comes just a week after a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers in their classroom in Uvalde, Texas.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters that new measures were needed as gun violence was increasing.
“We need only look south of the border to know that if we do not take action firmly and rapidly it gets worse and worse and gets more difficult to counter,” he said.
The handgun freeze would contain exceptions, including for elite sports shooters, Olympic athletes and security guards. Canadians who already own handguns would be allowed to keep them.
Authorities do not expect a run on handguns in anticipation of the freeze, in part because they are so heavily regulated already, an official said in a briefing.
Canada has stronger gun legislation than the United States but while its gun homicide rate is less than one-fifth of the U.S. rate it is higher than that of other rich countries and has been rising. In 2020 it was five times Australia’s rate.
The rate in 2020 and 2017 was the country’s highest since at least 1997, according to Statistics Canada.
Canada banned the sale and use of some 1,500 models of assault weapons, like the AR-15 rifle, two years ago in the wake of a mass shooting in Portapique, Nova Scotia – a move some firearms owners say they are contesting in court. Speaking alongside Trudeau, Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino confirmed the “imminent launch of the initial phase” of a program to buy back and compensate owners of such weapons.
While the Liberals have a minority of seats in Parliament, the legislation could pass with the support of the left-leaning New Democratic Party.
The planned legislation would prevent anyone subject to a protection order or who has engaged in domestic violence or stalking from obtaining or keeping a firearms license.
It will also require long-gun magazines to be permanently altered so they can never hold more than five rounds and will ban the sale and transfer of large-capacity magazines.
The new laws would also ban some toys that look like real guns, such as airsoft rifles. Last week Toronto police shot and killed a man carrying a pellet gun.
“Because they look the same as real firearms, police need to treat them as if they are real. This has led to tragic consequences,” Justice Minister David Lametti told reporters.
Tom Stamatakis, president of the Canadian Police Association, welcomed some of the moves, such as the “red flag” provisions in the case of domestic violence, and said he would like more information on enforcement and resources for measures such as the handgun freeze.
He completely supported a crackdown on fake guns, which he said were a “big challenge.”
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“You cannot distinguish between what’s a replica firearm and what’s a real firearm, particularly when these incidences involving replica firearms occur often in very dynamic, quickly evolving circumstances.”
Rod Giltaca, the head of the Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights, said the handgun freeze was “absurd.”
He said authorities were not using the tools they already had to tackle gun violence, such as calling people listed as references on gun license applications. | https://arynews.tv/canada-introduces-law-to-freeze-handgun-sales-ban-look-alike-toys/ | 2022-05-31T15:11:51Z | https://arynews.tv/canada-introduces-law-to-freeze-handgun-sales-ban-look-alike-toys/ | false | 12 |
Former Springboks superstar Bryan Habana’s father Bernard James Habana (Bernie) has been arrested for fraud.
City Press reported on Monday that police had been investigating the fraud charges for nearly five years.
Habana senior was apparently held at the Linden Police Station before appearing before the Randburg Magistrates’ Court.
He was granted R1 000 bail and the case has been postponed to a later date.
City Press reports that a police official close to the case revealed Habana senior was nabbed after investigations implicated him for allegedly pretending to be a travel agent.
A string of victims is reportedly being called as state witnesses. The officers revealed that the case was opened in April 2015.
The City Press reports that one of the victims, a woman had opened a case at the Linden Police Station after she deposited money into an account allegedly owned by Habana senior and his girlfriend identified as Mbali Mtetwa. Payments totalling R12 000 were made into this account.
This is not senior Habana’s first brush with the law. In 2018, he allegedly swindled a businessperson based in Angola of more than R1 million. He was also arrested for allegedly defrauding a Johannesburg hotel after he failed to pay his bill.
Bryan’s business manager
The relationship between Habana senior, who is popularly known as Bernie, and his son soured after Bryan disclosed that he fired his dad from his long-standing role as business manager in 2010 because he was stealing from him.
Bryan, who hung up his playing boots in April 2018, was part of the World Cup winning Springboks squad in 2007. He was capped more than 100 times for the national team. | https://www.citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/3109177/bryan-habana-father-arrested-fraud-report/ | 2022-05-31T15:12:39Z | https://www.citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/3109177/bryan-habana-father-arrested-fraud-report/ | false | 1 |
Enjoy a luxury holiday at The Tawny
The Tawny Hotel is a staycation experience like no other. Along with 55 perfectly designed Shepherds Huts, Valley Treehouses, Boathouses and the Lookout, guests can now choose from two additional accommodations in 2022: a Hillside Treehouse and a Retreat.
The hotel is a nature lovers paradise, perfect for woodland walks, exploring lakeside gardens, peaceful moments in secluded fells and uncovering enchanting follies.
The Hillside Treehouses
Guests who choose one of six Hillside Treehouses will be privy to stretching views of the beautiful English countryside.
The new treehouse lodges are set within mature woodland and any trees that had to be felled for their construction were sustainably used for biomass. The foundation systems were specifically chosen, as they can be removed with no harm caused to tree routes.
The Retreats- Launching in August
A stay in one of the new Retreat suites will offer utmost luxury to guests. The cedar-clad cabins are designed as the ultimate bolthole, offering all the seclusion of a countryside escape.
Interiors offer simple and understated design with clean lines and contemporary furnishings. All retreat rooms will have super-king-size beds with sunken indoor bathtubs and an outdoor spa-bath so guests can gaze upwards at the starlit sky whist winding down in the evening.
Life at The Tawny
The Tawny Hotel offers many activities including swimming in the heated outdoor pool, guided yoga sessions or wild running though the grounds.
Outside the estate, guests can explore Staffordshire by steam on the Churnet Valley Railway or visit Stoke on Trent to try their hand at pottery.
Green fingered guests can immerse in the hotel’s expansive gardens with a private tour from Head Gardener Jonathan, meandering through pathways and admiring the charming follies framed by cascading lakes. When it’s time to eat, The Tawny offers everything from fine dining in the artfully designed Plumicorn restaurant, sociable drinks in the Feather-Lounge and laid-back picnics in the grounds.
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Kathmandu: A team of experienced international and national mountain guides on Tuesday retrieved the black box of the Tara Air plane that crashed in Nepal’s mountainous Mustang district on Sunday, killing 22 people on board, including four Indians.
Chief District Officer Netra Prasad Sharma of Mustang said that rescuers on Tuesday also recovered the last body from the wreckage site of the plane.
According to Chief District Officer Sharma, the bodies of 10 people have already been sent to Kathmandu on Monday while the rest of the bodies have been shifted to Kobang from the crash site and are in the course of being airlifted to Kathmandu.
The black box of the turboprop Twin Otter 9N-AET plane was recovered from the crash site by a team of experienced international and national mountain guides, The Himalayan Times reported.
The black box will be transported to Kathmandu.
The Tara Air plane was found in a crashed state on Monday morning, 19 hours after it went missing amidst bad weather.
Due to the geographical remoteness and adverse weather conditions, the search and the recovery mission were delayed. The plane was found scattered at an altitude of 4,200 metres, a four-hour uphill hike from the centre of Thasang Village Municipality.
Nepal Army, Armed Police Force, Nepal Police, Sherpas and locals reached the crash site on Monday and collected the bodies of those who lost their lives in the accident.
Now it is confirmed that all 22 people, including four Indian nationals and three crew members, have been killed in the tragedy, officials said.
Tara Airlines has identified the four Indians as Ashok Kumar Tripathy, his wife Vaibhavi Bandekar (Tripathy) and their children Dhanush and Ritika. The family was based in Thane city near Mumbai.
The Canadian-built plane, flying from Pokhara to the popular tourist town Jomsom in central Nepal, was carrying four Indians, two Germans and 13 Nepali passengers, besides a three-member Nepali crew.
The government has formed a five-member commission of inquiry headed by senior aeronautical engineer Ratish Chandra Lal Suman to find out the cause of the Tara Air plane crash. | https://www.siasat.com/black-box-of-crashed-tara-air-aircraft-recovered-by-mountain-guides-2338518/ | 2022-05-31T15:16:24Z | https://www.siasat.com/black-box-of-crashed-tara-air-aircraft-recovered-by-mountain-guides-2338518/ | false | 10 |
When President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden disagree, they don't hash it out in front of other people. Instead, she says, they argue by text — “fexting” as they call it.
Jill Biden also told Harper's Bazaar magazine in an interview that her divorce from her first husband taught her to be independent and that she has drilled that lesson into her daughter and granddaughters.
She says she could soon be sharing White House living quarters with a teenage granddaughter.
When Joe Biden was vice president, the couple decided to settle disagreements by text to avoid fighting in the presence of their Secret Service agents — and dubbed it "fexting."
After she recently texted him in a fit of pique, he told her, "'You realize that’s going to go down in history. There will be a record of that,’” she said. Presidential communications are preserved for the historical record. She told her interviewer, “I won’t tell you what I called him that time.”
The first lady appears on the cover of the publication's June-July issue, available on newsstands June 7. Harper's Bazaar said it’s the first time in its 155-year history that a U.S. first lady has been so prominently featured.
Jill Biden was 18 when she married her first husband. But by her mid-20s, she was divorced, alone and on her own for the first time in her life. The breakup dealt her an emotional blow as she had idolized her parents' union and thought she'd have a marriage as long-lasting as theirs.
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She finished college and became a teacher.
“I knew I would never, ever put myself in that position again, where I didn’t feel like I had the finances to be on my own, that I had to get the money through a divorce settlement,” she said.
“I drummed that into (my daughter), Ashley, ‘Be independent, be independent.’ And my granddaughters," she said. “You have to be able to stand on your own two feet.”
Jill Biden met then-Sen. Joe Biden in 1975, and they were married two years later.
She kept teaching throughout his rise in national politics, eventually becoming the first first lady to hold a paying job outside the White House. She fits her responsibilities as first lady around her twice-a-week teaching schedule at Northern Virginia Community College.
Granddaughter Naomi is engaged to be married and is planning a White House wedding reception in November. Another granddaughter recently told the first lady that she landed an internship in Washington and would like to move into the executive mansion for the summer.
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A tornado is believed to have damaged as many as 100 homes in a small Minnesota city.
The city of Forada was included in a Tornado Warning on Monday. Forada is about 135 miles northwest of Minneapolis.
Officials sent out warnings for people to take shelter.
The mayor of the Forada told The New York Times that it took a direct hit.
The Times reports that there were no major injuries and no deaths reported.
However, more than 30,000 customers were still without power on Tuesday, according to poweroutage.us.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said crews are working to "restore power as quickly as possible around the state." | https://www.ktvq.com/news/national/tornado-leaves-trail-of-destruction-in-minnesota | 2022-05-31T15:18:30Z | https://www.ktvq.com/news/national/tornado-leaves-trail-of-destruction-in-minnesota | false | null |
Bill banning declawing of cats in most cases pass state assembly
SACRAMENTO (CBS SF/AP) — The declawing of cats for anything other than health reasons could be outlawed in California soon after a bill that halts what animal rights activists say is a painful procedure used primarily to prevent torn furniture and scratched skin passed the assembly Thursday.
Claws on cats grow from the bone, not skin. Removing them sometimes requires amputating bones, while other procedures sever tendons to prevent a cat from extending its claws.
Animal rights activists have long said declawing is inhumane when done solely for the benefit of humans, arguing the procedure is painful, leaves the animal defenseless and can cause other health problems.
The American Veterinary Medical Association "discourages declawing as an elective procedure," saying it is not medically necessary in most cases. But the association says it is sometimes necessary "when a cat's excessive or inappropriate scratching behavior causes an unacceptable risk of injury or remains destructive."
The bill that passed the state Assembly on Thursday would ban declawing except for a medically necessary purpose of addressing a recurring infection, disease, injury or abnormal condition that affects the cat's health. The bill specifically bans declawing "for a cosmetic or aesthetic purpose or to make the cat more convenient to keep or handle."
The California Veterinary Medical Association says that ignores situations where cat owners are "taking blood thinners, receiving immunosuppression drugs, or other persons whose health would be endangered by a severe scratch."
In a letter to lawmakers, the association wrote that the veterinary industry has "appropriately regulated itself regarding this procedure over the years, and continues to do so in a thoughtful and compassionate manner."
The bill now heads to the state Senate.
New York was the first state to ban the procedure in 2019, followed by Maryland earlier this year. This is at least the fourth time California lawmakers have tried to ban declawing since 2018. All of the previous attempts failed. | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2616710377137/bill-banning-declawing-of-cats-in-most-cases-pass-state-assembly | 2022-05-31T15:21:19Z | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2616710377137/bill-banning-declawing-of-cats-in-most-cases-pass-state-assembly | false | 2 |
Not all the races started with horse in a gate Sunday at Morningside park.
When 307 Horse Racing finished up its last race of the day, Indian relay teams brought out their horses and began races from chaotic standing starts. More than a dozen teams from the region ran relays all weekend long at Cam-plex, despite a Saturday evening of deep mud on the oval.
The races, which became popular on reservations, feature teams of four humans and three horses that compete for cash and prizes. The horses are raced unsaddled around the track, with the rider transferring between horses every lap. The other team members keep control of the animals, with the "mugger" stepping in to catch each speeding riderless horse between each lap.
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A leading World Health Organization (WHO) scientist has been reported as saying there were no concerns about the monkeypox outbreak ever evolving into a pandemic like COVID-19.
This monkeypox disease is not COVID-19. It is a different virus, according to Sylvie Briand, WHO director of epidemic and pandemic preparedness and prevention. We don't want people to panic or be afraid and think that it's like COVID or maybe worse, she added.
Experts also explained the outbreak was well below the pandemic threshold, with about 250 confirmed cases worldwide.
Meanwhile, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) announced it had detected 71 new human cases of monkeypox in England, bringing the total number of confirmed infections since May 7 to 179. Despite this report, UKHSA insisted the risk to the population remained low, although it did advise those in contact with the known cases to self-isolate for 21 days.
Briand also said probably the biggest difference between COVID-19 and monkeypox was that the latter is much harder to contract, because it is typically transmitted through lesions, body fluids, or materials that have been in contact with an infected person or animal.
Before the WHO declares a pandemic, the disease needs to spread globally, and also a sustained transmission among humans must be registered.
At the moment, we are not concerned about a global pandemic, WHO's Rosamund Lewis said. We are concerned that individuals may acquire this infection through high-risk exposure if they don't have the information they need to protect themselves, she added.
Early epidemiology of initial cases notified to WHO by countries shows that cases have been mainly reported amongst men who have sex with men, the WHO said in a statement. One case in a non-endemic country is considered an outbreak. The sudden and simultaneous appearance of the malady in several non-endemic countries suggests there may have been undetected transmission for some time as well as recent amplifying events, according to the experts.
The UKHSA has stocked a safe smallpox vaccine (called Imvanex, supplied by Bavarian Nordic) and is offering it to close contacts of those diagnosed with monkeypox to reduce the risk of symptomatic infection and severe illness.
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On Tuesday, French champions Paris Saint-Germain said the club had activated an option worth an estimated 40 million euros to sign Portugal international Nuno Mendes on a permanent deal.
The agreement ties the 19-year-old Mendes under contract with PSG until 2026.
Mendes spent the past season on loan at PSG from Sporting Lisbon. He made 37 appearances and established himself as the first-choice left-back at the Parc des Princes.
The teenager was one of four PSG players named in the Ligue 1 team of the year, alongside Gianluigi Donnarumma, Marquinhos and Kylian Mbappe.
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The Bank of Canada (BoC) is set to announce its interest rate decision on Wednesday, May 1 at 14:00 GMT and as we get closer to the release time, here are the expectations as forecast by the economists and researchers of six major banks, regarding the upcoming announcement.
The BoC is set to deliver another 50-basis point hike raising the Overnight Rate to 1.50% with a hawkish policy statement.
TDS
“We look for the BoC to deliver another 50 bp hike in June to bring the overnight rate to 1.50%. With little uncertainty around the decision itself, the focus will shift to the policy statement where we expect a hawkish tone. The Bank will note that growth and inflation are both tracking above the April MPR, and repeat that rates will need to rise further. Global factors remain a crucial driver of the loonie, likely limiting the impact of the BoC's anticipated 50 bp rate hike. As a result, we expect USD/CAD to maintain the 1.26-1.30 range through the summer months but will look to fade extremes.”
ING
“A strong economy, booming jobs market, and elevated inflation argue for another ‘forceful’ 50 bp hike. And the BoC is unlikely to stop there, with a red hot housing market and support from rising commodity prices suggesting it may be even more aggressive than the Fed this year. We expect CAD to benefit from BoC tightening in the medium-term.”
RBC Economics
“The overnight interest rate is widely expected to rise by another 50 bps to 1.5% as the BoC continues its efforts to fight inflation. The hike will build on the BoC’s 50 bp increase in April and 25 bp rise in March – with more increases likely in the months ahead.”
NBF
“The BoC is widely expected to follow April’s 50 basis point rate hike – which was the first in over twenty years – with another half-percentage-point hike, bringing the overnight target to 1.5%. With the announcement of QT already behind us and now underway, the focus will remain squarely on the Bank’s guidance for its key interest rate. For now, the BoC appears set to quickly move towards its 2-3% neutral range (implying a third straight 50 bp move in July) but thereafter, the outlook is murkier. That said, we don’t expect the Bank to show its cards on Wednesday. Instead, look for the Governing Council to retain flexibility.”
CIBC
“The BoC will have to sound hawkish. After all, non-standard 50bp hikes don’t happen every day, particularly back-to-back. Moreover, inflation has continued to surprise to the upside. However, any admission that the housing market is already responding to higher interest rates should also be seen as an admission that excess demand is about to become less excessive. That is one of the key reasons why we think that, after another 50bp hike in July, the pace of hikes will slow down, and the Bank won’t need to take rates any higher than the 2.5% mid-point of its neutral band to achieve 2% inflation sometime in 2023.”
Citibank
“We expect a 50 bp rate hike from the BoC taking the policy rate to 1.5%.”
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The fracas, during the match between Tynecastle FC and Portobello CFA 2006s, is now being investigated by police after witnesses said both parents and players were involved in the incident.
The incident occurred in the dying seconds of the South East Region Cup Final, held at the Hallhill Centre in Dunbar, with a tense match tied at 2-2.
Tynecastle FC say their players came under attack after a Portobello striker collided with the Tynecastle keeper.
Parents and players then became involved in a brawl, with one witness telling the Evening News that “players were punched to the floor, spectators including adults and subs were on the pitch fighting like two gangs”.
In a statement released by Tynecastle FC, the club said: “Everyone's concern during and after Sunday was the welfare of the Portobello player who was injured in an accidental collision with our goalkeeper.
“We are pleased to hear that the player has returned home and will make a full recovery.
“The game was abandoned due to the serious injury sustained by the Portobello player not as a result of the chaos that ensued afterwards.
“The matter is in the hands of the police and we have been handed various videos which show innocent Tynecastle players being subjected to unprovoked physical attacks and racial abuse, by spectators, which will be passed onto the police.
“We also wish to make it clear contrary to media reports that no one from Tynecastle or any of the four match officials present or various officials present alerted us to any alleged kick at the injured Portobello player.
"We believe the video of the game will prove this alleged kick did not happen.
“The club were disappointed by the action of a minority of spectators who were not supporters of Tynecastle.
"This left a sour note on an excellent cup final up to that point.
"We also stand by the match referee who was subjected to horrific verbal abuse and support him.”
In a statement issued this afternoon, Portobello 2006s said of the incident: “A Portobello player was brought down by the Tynecastle Goalkeeper in a dangerous collision.
"Our player was hit in the head and had passed out on the field.
“Everyone connected with Portobello was in a state of shock as one of our players was unresponsive for a few minutes. An unthinkable scenario was happening before your eyes.
“Portobello coaches, players, families and supporters were only interested in making sure that the injured player was attended, revived and taken care of.
“This was our sole concern at the time. We were also trying to diffuse the tension and isolating the rest of our players, some of whom were being attacked on the field.
“We take full responsibility for the Portobello players and their behaviour in the aftermath as it is totally unacceptable to react to provocation.
"We sympathise with their emotional state seeing their team-mate in such a critical condition but we expect them to keep their heid when faced with difficult circumstances.
"Some videos have emerged of so called ‘Portobello supporters’ that were involved in scuffles on the pitch. Our understanding is that these are players from other teams who attended the final.
“We have three coaches involved in a cup final and our responsibility is our players, coaches, parents or immediate family.
“We are not liable for the behaviour of malevolent ‘neutrals’.
“The events on Sunday have been disturbing for us as a club. We are sure Tynecastle are also unhappy with this turn of events.
“Our concern now is for the recovery of our player who has suffered a serious head injury and the safe conclusion of the rest of the season.
“We have been involved in youth football for a long time and have produced footballers and young men of character.”
A Police Scotland spokesman said: “Officers were called to reports of a fight at a pitch on Kellie Road, Dunbar, at around 6.20pm on Sunday.
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Photography News: FUJIFILM's New Video-Heavy X-H2S, 18-120mm, and 150-600mm Lenses
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Some third-party companies are getting an early jump on the accessory game as well. Wooden Camera has a dedicated cage for the X-H2S on the way. This is a solid one-piece design that offers plenty of structure and support as well as mounting points so you can configure the camera perfectly for your next shoot. Plenty of new accessories and kits are coming, too.
Designed in collaboration with the team that creates FUJINON lenses for cinema and broadcast, the 18-120mm brings key video features to this lightweight mirrorless lens. The 27-183mm equivalent zoom has a constant f/4 aperture with stepless aperture ring for smooth adjustments mid take, but the newest addition is a power zoom function and internal zoom. This allows users to create smooth zooms during video recording. It is a versatile lens for all creators.
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SAS customer references "award SAS this study's only perfect reference rating for a vendor's roadmap…"
CARY, N.C., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As brand marketers continue to prioritize customer experience (CX), those that will see the most ROI in the coming year are those using a Martech solution with next best experience (NBX) decision engines and customer journey orchestration capabilities. These capabilities, and the vendors that provide them, are evaluated in the new Forrester Wave™: Real-Time Interaction Management, Q2 2022, where SAS has been named one of only two leaders. The SAS real-time interaction management (RTIM) offering, SAS® Customer Intelligence 360, received the highest scores possible in the criteria of decision arbitration, measurement and optimization, innovation roadmap, market approach, and supporting products and services. SAS received the top score in the integration and usability criterion among all evaluated vendors.
According to the report SAS "differentiates by enabling its clients to fine-tune custom analytical models to ensure successful customer outcomes align with effective business operations. It applies its advanced analytics prowess to make NBX decisions for not only customer engagement but also operational use cases like risk and fraud management. Its roadmap promises to further democratize customer understanding, intelligent decisioning, and journey management for people of all skill sets."
The Forrester report also noted "SAS excels at all the data and analytics criteria in this evaluation due to its real-time "customer state service" that monitors and updates customer profiles based on changing customer signals across the entire business. SAS Intelligent Decisioning leverages these profiles to execute models in real time, and many RTIM clients also use SAS Visual Data Science Decisioning and SAS Event Stream Processing."
"As the consumer environment becomes increasingly digital and on-demand, it is critical that brands can identify customer behavioral changes, apply insight to those changes, and then deliver a decision or next best experience into any engagement channel," said Jonathan Moran, Head of Martech Solutions Marketing at SAS. "The SAS RTIM offering, which is backed by a best-in-class customer data platform, delivers these capabilities to brands around the globe. It's an honor to be scored by Forrester as one of only two leaders in this evaluation."
According to the report, SAS customer references "award SAS this study's only perfect reference rating for a vendor's roadmap…" with one SAS customer noting, "The SAS execution team works alongside us, and we know they will give it their all to support us in all we do."
SAS Customer Intelligence 360 provides adaptive planning, journey activation and an embedded real-time decision engine – all fueled by powerful analytics and artificial intelligence capabilities helping marketers to create and extend real-time, personalized customer experiences. SAS Intelligent Decisioning complements these capabilities by extending functionality beyond marketing – allowing users to automatically define real-time next best actions at scale across the thousands of daily operational decisions that comprise the entire customer experience landscape; decisions such as determining product pricing, setting credit limits or discovering fraud.
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The acquisition is the latest strategic investment by Go Global
LOS ANGELES, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Go Global Retail today announced it has acquired Brums Milano, a leader in premium children's fashion with more than 150 corporate and franchise store locations in Italy, as well as strong online presence, offering apparel, footwear and accessories. Brums is also sold at La Rinascente and via 300 independent wholesale locations across Italy.
Founded in 1951, Preca Brummel SpA is a well-known Italian childrenswear company. Based in Varese, Italy, the company designs, markets and distributes children's apparel and accessories under the Brums and MEK banners.
Brums is a classic Italian brand that has created lasting memories for generations of customers. Its focus is on elevated fabrics with clean designs and fine details in sizes from newborn to teen.
Brums Milano will continue to be based in Greater Milano. Go Global will invest in Brum's digital capabilities including artificial intelligence and predictive analytics. As a portfolio brand on the Janie and Jack platform, Brums Milano will initially focus on its core customers in Italy, with their modern take on children's fashion, and a commitment to sustainable product development and designs.
Go Global previously acquired Janie and Jack from Gap Inc. in April of 2021. Janie and Jack has over 110 retails stores in the United States, a robust online flagship store and is also sold at Saks Fifth Avenue and other leading independent wholesale locations across the US.
In this acquisition, Go Global will leverage back office synergies for technology, ecommerce, digital marketing, sourcing, and raw material collaboration for the two companies, creating a global premium childrenswear platform.
"We are excited about our first investment in Europe", said Jeff Streader, Founder and Managing Partner of Go Global. "We will execute the same successful playbook that we deployed at Janie and Jack by resetting the operational model and investing into the company's digital capabilities." Go Global's international reach will open new markets for Brums Milano into the US as well as into the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
Deborah Gargiulo, Partner and Group CFO of Go Global added: "our team of experienced retail and brand specialists will complement the existing, experienced team in areas of digital strategy, international business development, supply chain and global operations. Growth is our ultimate goal."
"We welcome Brums Milano to the family", said Linda Heasley, CEO of Janie and Jack. "This is an exciting opportunity for Go Global, Brums and for Janie and Jack, and we are incredibly excited about expanding our brands globally. I believe we'll build a bright future together."
Founded in 2016, Go Global Retail is an investment platform focusing on acquiring brands in the consumer sector. The firm invests appropriate capital to transform and grow brands that have been unable to achieve their digital or global potential. Go Global partners are Investment, Retail and Operational Executives working together to create a holistic approach to grow great brands through digital transformation in the ever-evolving world of global retail. For more information, visit www.goglobalretail.com
Janie and Jack is a premium childrenswear brand based in San Francisco, California. The company operates as a design house, developing seasonal collections with modern twists on classic fashion. Janie and Jack is known for family moments, thoughtful details and memorable gifts. Janie and Jack stores are in the United States for kids' clothing from newborn to size 6 and janieandjack.com for up to size 16. For more information, visit https://www.janieandjack.com/
Brums Milano was founded in 1951 in Varese, Italy. The brand is a historic a leader in premium children's fashion offered across over 450 points of sale across Italy. The company designs, markets, and distributes children's apparel and accessories under the Brums and MEK banners. https://www.brums.com/it/
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Putin has failed in his attempt to reclaim Russia’s status as a superpower - JOHN R.BRYSON
The Kremlin's goal for its special military operation in Ukraine are unclear.
The initial invasion was justified by Putin’s belief that the Russians and the Ukrainians were one and the same people.
After the collapse of the USSR, Russian nation-building switched to a focus on forming a single Russian nation constructed around Russian language and culture.
Thus, Ukrainians who speak Russian must become part of a single Russian nation.
There are many parallels here with the German concept of lebensraum that was an ideological principal of Nazism.
This concept also included a concern with ensuring all ethnic Germans were under the control of the Reich. Putin’s initial Ukrainian strategy had its roots in Nazism.
The current rhetoric from Moscow is that the special military operation will continue until all objectives have been achieved regardless of Western aid and the sanctions against Russia.
It is worth considering the meaning of success and Russia’s military operation.
One difficulty is that the objectives of Putin’s war are fluid.
The war commenced with Putin justifying his illegal invasion on the grounds that he wanted to de-militarise and de-nazify pro-Western Ukraine.
The Kremlin’s objective has shifted to the acquisition of territory, and this could be defined as the Donbas region.
A concern with capturing territory represents a very nineteenth-century approach to geopolitics.
It is important to reflect on the importance of both territory and hierarchy.
Hierarchy has become much more important than territory as a country’s status is defined by the role it plays in global flows of people, knowledge, expertise, money, high-tech components, and raw materials.
Putin’s illegal war has successfully severed Russia from these flows.
One consequence is that Russia will never regain its former position within the hierarchy of global networks.
Being a superpower in 2022 is no longer about military capability, or territory, but is all about being able to influence global economic, financial and knowledge flows.
It is important to reflect on what Russia has achieved thus far.
These include what can only be defined as Russian own goals:
- Highlighting major weaknesses in Russian military intelligence, capacity, and capability. Putin has demonstrated that his investments in military capacity have failed.
- There are many examples of Russia’s loss of status in global networks. These include suspension from the UK Human Rights Council and its withdrawal from the Council of Baltic Sea States.
- One of Putin’s paranoias is his fear of NATO expansion. One of the outcomes of Putin’s Ukrainian war has been NATO expansion, enhanced investment in military capability and an increase in collaboration between NATO members.
- Russia’s economy is too dependent on the sale of raw materials including oil and gas. Putin’s war has forced countries around the world to reduce their economic dependence on Russia. The decision to no longer supply gas to Finland, Poland, and Bulgaria is another one of Putin’s failures. This is a Russian own goal as there were no military reasons for this action and the outcome is a loss of income.
- The Nord Stream 2 pipeline was a major geopolitical and environmental threat. The primary beneficiary would have been Russia. Putin’s war has ensured that this pipeline will never be used, and the result is a major Russian loss.
- Foreign direct investment (FDI) plays an important role in national economic development. Another outcome of Putin’s war has been the withdrawal of FDI from Russia and this includes, for example, the closure of McDonalds. One could argue that this represents the de-westernisation of Russia, but it is also a critical indicator of Russia loss of status in global financial and business networks.
- Russia’s economic actions related to the war imply that no company should enter a contract with Russia as the terms of agreed contracts may be unilaterally altered. This includes the 515 leased airplanes worth $10 billion that Russia has acquired through an illegal action. Putin has highlighted that doing business with Russia comes with extreme risks.
- Putin has forced the migration of around six million Ukrainians to other countries. This displacement works against Russia as a new global knowledge network has developed to spread information about Russia’s actions in Ukraine across the globe.
- Putin claims that some Ukrainians are Russian as they speak Russian and yet many ‘Russian’ Ukrainians have been killed by illegal Russian military operations that have targeted civilians. Russia may acquire the Donbas region, but this will have been depopulated.
When I think about Russia, I reflect on ballet, classical music, literature, Peter the Great, Catherine the Great and the rise and fall of the USSR.
I also think about a country that does not protect its citizens and has a long history of committing crimes against humanity and climate crimes.
Russia should now be associated with filtration camps in which refugees are strip-searched and threatened, as well as the shooting and bombing of civilians and civilian infrastructure, including hospitals and schools.
The USSR liked to consider itself to be a superpower and Putin wants Russia to reclaim this status. However, he has failed in this ambition. Russia is now an isolated state. Unfortunately for Putin, it is now impossible for Russia to re-establish and enhance its role in global flows.
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Authorities: Trooper fatally shoots man during traffic stop
SILER CITY, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina trooper fatally shot a man who authorities said “presented a pistol” during a traffic stop initiated for a seat belt violation.
The trooper stopped a Ford pickup truck in Siler City late Monday afternoon, the State Highway Patrol said in a news release. During the stop, the release said, Mark Anthony Diaz, 21, “presented” a pistol and Trooper Rodney N. Cook fired his service weapon, striking Diaz. Diaz was taken from the scene and later pronounced dead, officials said. A passenger fled the scene, but returned during the investigation.
Cook, who has been with the patrol for 16 years, was not injured and has been placed on routine administrative duty during an internal investigation, the Highway Patrol said. The State Bureau of Investigation is conducting a separate investigation. | https://www.mymotherlode.com/news/national/2588895/authorities-trooper-fatally-shoots-man-during-traffic-stop.html | 2022-05-31T15:37:42Z | https://www.mymotherlode.com/news/national/2588895/authorities-trooper-fatally-shoots-man-during-traffic-stop.html | false | null |
LOS ANGELES, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Volta Inc. f/k/a Tortoise Acquisition Corp. II ("Volta" or "the Company") (NYSE: VLTA) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Investors who purchased the Company's securities between August 2, 2021 and March 28, 2022, inclusive (the ''Class Period''), are encouraged to contact the firm before May 31, 2022.
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We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at bschall@schallfirm.com.
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According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. Volta failed to properly account for restricted stock units issued in relation to its business combination. Based on this failure, the Company understated its net loss for the third quarter of 2021. The Company failed to maintain appropriate controls over financial reporting. As a result, the Company would be forced to restate its financial statements. Based on these problems, the Company's founders would leave the organization. Based on these facts, the Company's public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth about Volta, investors suffered damages.
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T.J. Dillashaw has claimed that he is next in line to fight Aljamain Sterling for the title.
Following his successful title defense against Petr Yan at UFC 273 in April, 'Funk Master' called out Dillashaw. Although the timeline for the fight hasn't been fixed yet, the former two-time titleholder believes that the fight is "definitely happening" next.
During a recent conversation with Brendan Schaub on The Schaub Show, Dillashaw spoke about a potential bantamweight title fight against Aljamain Sterling, saying:
"That's just what's up next. I mean, you can't go and call me out like that and then try to run from it. So, it' definitely gonna be happening. I'm the right man for the job, it's just about figuring out when now."
Watch Dillashaw's conversation with Schaub below:
Although he's not begun a full-fledged training camp yet, Dillashaw is keeping himself in shape and training regularly so that he can seamlessly transition into a fight camp regime when the bout agreement is signed.
Marlon Vera explains why T.J. Dillashaw should be next in line to fight Aljamain Sterling
UFC bantamweight contender Marlon Vera also believes that T.J. Dillashaw has earned the right to fight for the title next.
Despite former champion Henry Cejudo expressing a desire to step out of retirement to fight for the strap, Vera thinks that the 36-year-old should be next in line.
In his return fight last year, Dillashaw emerged victorious over Cory Sandhagen on the scorecards.
Cejudo, on the other hand, retired from the sport following his win over Dominick Cruz back in 2020 and hasn't competed since. With that said, Vera feels that it makes sense for Dillashaw to fight Sterling next.
During a conversation with The Schmo, 'Chito' stated:
"I guess T.J. is the next one because he's coming off a win, you know. Cejudo's been out for a couple years eating too much candy, I guess. You got to give the fight to the guy that is fighting, you know, the guy that is working."
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Updated May 31, 2022 at 10:16 AM ET
After weeks of intense negotiations, European Union leaders have agreed to ban most oil imports from Russia. The move is part of the bloc's newest sanctions package on Moscow, which had been held up by a few member states like Hungary that are heavily reliant on Russian oil.
The EU says it will ban "most" imports of Russian oil to the bloc, but what does that mean?
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday morning that this embargo would apply to around 90% of oil imports from Russia to the EU by the end of this year. About two-thirds of imports would be blocked in the near term, Charles Michel of the European Council said.
When this round of sanctions was announced a month ago, Von der Leyen said the EU would ban all Russian oil. EU member states about the details since then, with one member particularly staunch in opposing the harshest measures.
Putin's ally inside the European Union
Viktor Orbán, prime minister of Hungary and a friend of Vladimir Putin, was largely responsible for the delay in and changes to this latest round of sanctions. He threatened to tank the entire package, a scenario that would have been a big embarrassment for the EU.
Orbán is concerned about an EU-wide oil embargo on Russia because Hungary receives more than 60% of its oil from Russia via a pipeline, but Carnegie Europe's Judy Dempsey says that Orbán has many reasons to block the EU's actions on Russia — including weakening the EU itself from within.
"You just wonder how so many of the member states tolerate this maverick politician who is very devious and who has intentions to weaken the EU, which suits Russia" says Dempsey.
In the end, Orbán forced the EU to weaken what was intended to be a complete ban on Russian oil into a ban solely on sea shipments of that oil. Pipeline deliveries from Russia, which benefit Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic, will continue to flow.
Europe will have to replace the seas shipments of oil from other countries, which doesn't appear to be a complicated problem. A tougher task will be for Europe to wean itself off of Russian natural gas.
The EU depends on Russia for around 40% of its natural gas and will need to continue importing that gas in the short-term because its economy depends on it. Individual countries like Germany are working hard to wean themselves off this gas supply, but that could take years.
Other sanctions in the latest package
This sixth round of EU sanctions also includes an asset freeze and travel ban on individuals close to the Kremlin. It also removed Russia's biggest bank — Sberbank — from SWIFT, the global financial transfer system. Three big Russian state-owned broadcasters will also be prevented from distributing their content within the EU.
The bloc also agreed on providing Ukraine with nearly $10 billion in assistance to help rebuild the country's economy.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Sidney DuPont knew he'd made the right career decision when musical theater icon Chita Rivera not only threw a shoe at him but also slapped his face.
It was in 2019 at a workshop of the Broadway musical “Paradise Square.” DuPont and A.J. Shively were performing an early number from the show for guests that included Rivera.
Rivera was so taken by the performance that she had tears in her eyes and her astonished reaction almost looked like fury. Off came her shoes and out came her hand — all out of love.
“It was one of the best experiences of my life. I don’t think I washed my face for the next two days,” says DuPont. Rivera asked him his name and said: “I’m so glad to get to know it before the rest of the world does.”
Of course, the rest of the world is catching up with Rivera. DuPont, 30, has been nominated for a Chita Rivera Award and a Tony Award this season for his work on “Paradise Square,” with Variety cheering his “earthy, sometimes modern, style that leads from the center” and The Wall Street Journal saying he made “a strong impression.” DuPont is nominated for best performance by an actor in a featured role in a musical.
“The one thing I can say about this journey is that hard work, kindness and dedication — I know everybody says this — but it really pays off,” he says. “When you are prepared for an opportunity and you seize it, then the hard work definitely pays off.”
DuPont is, appropriately, a Virgo, reflecting his zodiac sign affinity for a practical and systematic approach to life. He has put in the hard work to get to this point, touring with “Memphis: the Musical,” “A Chorus Line” and “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.”
“I couldn’t ask for a better dance partner,” says Shively, also a first-time Tony nominee. "He’s been extremely helpful, just making me feel more confident and just knowing exactly when to give an encouraging word and just giving me tips here and there. I’ve been very lucky to have him.”
DuPont has been working on “Paradise Square” for five years. It's a musical about Irish immigrants and Black Americans jostling to survive in New York City in 1863. He plays Washington Henry, an escaped enslaved man traveling to Canada on the Underground Railroad who stops in New York to wait for his girlfriend.
“I think he is a romantic, he’s a fighter, but he’s also one of the ancestors whose story often gets left off pages in the history books,” says DuPont. “I am grateful every single day to be able to tell this story, to tell his story in a way that I think is powerful, dynamic and necessary.”
DuPont, the middle of three kids, grew up in Philadelphia knowing early on he wanted to be a performer and storyteller. How early? Perhaps even at 2, when his dad plugged a video camera into the TV and filmed his son.
“I’m looking at the camera. And then I see myself on the TV and I run to the TV and I hug the TV,” says DuPont, laughing. “Maybe that’s when it happened.”
He would go on to graduate from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia — he had amassed enough credits to leave early to go on tour; he's a Virgo, remember.
One thing he had to overcome was something key to musical theater — his hearing. At 5, DuPont was diagnosed with cholesteatoma, a skin-lined cyst that invades the middle ear and eats away at the eardrum. He lost hearing in his left ear.
“It made me feel a little other in a way that was surprising. I was already dealing with sexuality and that kind of otherness and then also being Black and, more specifically, darker skinned. So I really had a lot of things that I was really self-conscious about,” he says.
It's only recently that DuPont has begun talking publicly about his partial deafness, saying he didn't realize he was carrying shame about it from grade school.
“I think I became embarrassed about something that was a part of me. It’s crazy because I’ve dealt with being a gay man. I’ve dealt with being a Black man," he says. "I am hard of hearing — that’s part of who I am as well. And it’s part of my story.”
It's part of Shively's story, too, which may explain their fast connection. His sister was born deaf and a cousin is deaf. “I think that might be one of the things that bonded the two of us,” he says.
DuPont relies on his training, a camera on the conductor in the orchestra pit and a finely honed internal meter to compensate. In the show, it is he who starts the song “Turn My Life Around.”
“It’s a lot of pressure, but it’s also really cool because here I am, hard of hearing and I’m the person who gets to start the rhythm of an entire number.”
He credits Rivera for inspiring him to stay with “Paradise Square” during its long incubation and for her fiery reaction to his artistry, saying he felt seen.
“She gave me the fuel to not only believe in myself and what I’m doing, but I knew I made the right decision by returning to this role and by returning to this show,” he says. "If Chita Rivera is impressed by it then I could die a happy man."
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