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The Irish MEP leading negotiations on behalf of the European Parliament on major environmental action has hailed new legislation which legally commits the EU to an end-date for fossil fuel subsidies.
Ireland South member of the Greens, Grace O'Sullivan, said the 8th Environment Action Programme (8EAP), signed into EU law on Wednesday, will "for the first time legally commit the EU to setting a deadline to end fossil fuel subsidies... as well as committing to soil-protection legislation on the same level as water and air pollution measures".
Total energy subsidies in the EU came to €176bn in 2019, according to a European Commission report last year.
Energy subsidies are described as measures taken to assist organisations, usually by governments. Fossil fuel subsidies have already increased in 11 member states since 2015, the commission said.
"Fossil fuel subsidies, which represent around 30% of total energy subsidies, dropped slightly in 2020 to €52bn from €56bn in 2019, due to lower energy consumption in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic," the commission report said.
The latest agreement also includes bloc-wide soil protection for the first time.
According to the largest network of environmental citizens’ organisations in Europe, the European Environmental Bureau (EEB), some 1,000sq km of soil is disappearing every year due to development.
More than 25% of the EU’s land is affected by soil erosion and 1,000sq km disappears every year in Europe under expanding cities and infrastructure. Some 95% of our food is directly or indirectly produced on our soils, the EEB says.
The 8EAP has been criticised by environmental campaigners such as World Wildlife Fund Europe for not committing to a firm deadline for the phasing out of fossil-fuel subsidies, despite the commitment to do so.
The agreement took months of intense negotiations to get this far, with Ms O'Sullivan handed the role of lead negotiator for the European Parliament.
The discussions involved MEPs, the commission, and EU Council, which is made up of national government representatives.
President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, and the European Council minister, Clément Beaune, signed it into law this week, after it was ratified by MEPs last month by 553 votes in favour, 130 against and seven abstentions.
Ms O'Sullivan said: "The signing of the Environment Action Programme comes in the same week as the IPCC's latest report on what is needed in terms of climate action if we are to avoid the catastrophic effects of climate change.
"The scientists were clear this week, it is 'now or never' for climate action. The Environment Action Programme is part of that action, especially concerning commitments to end harmful subsidies. In another first for the EU, we have secured the objective of moving towards a 'wellbeing economy' where the health of the economy is not based on unsustainable growth and profit alone, but on the wellbeing of our citizens."
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NEW YORK, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Coborn's Inc. (Coborn's), a leading independent grocer in the Midwest, today announced its partnership with DailyPay, the leading provider of on-demand pay. Coborn's employees now have access to their pay as they earn it and are able to pay bills, spend, save, or invest on their own schedule.
Coborn's is among the latest grocer to implement on-demand pay benefits, as one in eight grocery workers in America have access to DailyPay, according to DailyPay research.
Companies leveraging DailyPay as part of a financial wellness benefits package are able to hire up to 52% faster and retain employees 73% longer, according to a study commissioned by DailyPay. The benefit has become sought-after because, with the power of choice and control over their pay, employees are able to avoid payday loans or paying overdraft fees to make ends meet.
Since its humble beginnings in 1921, Coborn's, Inc. has been a leader in the grocery industry. The company expanded from a one-room produce market in Sauk Rapids, MN into a regional employee-owned grocery retailer employing nearly 9,300 employees and operating 66 grocery stores. The company operates more than 130 various retail and business support units across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
"As recruitment and retention of employees becomes more challenging in today's competitive workplace, the addition of the DailyPay benefit for our employees is an important enhancement to our benefits package, said Dave Meyer, President and Chief Operating Officer for Coborn's, Inc. He added, "We have been very impressed with the adoption rate at which our employees are taking advantage of this new program, which clearly indicates the value of DailyPay as a benefit and that our employees are enjoying and taking advantage of the option to be paid more quickly after working their shift."
About Coborn's Inc.
St. Cloud, Minnesota-based Coborn's, Inc. is a 100-year-old employee-owned grocery retailer with nearly 9,300 employees and 66 grocery stores across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Michigan under the Coborn's, Cash Wise Foods, Marketplace Foods and Hornbacher's banners. Coborn's, Inc. also owns fuel, liquor and pharmacy locations. To support its 130 various retail business units, Coborn's, Inc. operates its own central bakery, dry cleaning facility and grocery distribution center. In 2021, Coborn's, Inc. was recognized by the Shelby Report Midwest as their Retailer of the Year.
About DailyPay
DailyPay, Inc., powered by its industry-leading technology platform, is on a mission to build a new financial system. Partnering with America's best-in-class employers, including Dollar Tree, Berkshire Hathaway, and Adecco. DailyPay is the recognized gold standard in on-demand pay. Through its massive data network, proprietary funding model, and connections into over 6,000 endpoints in the banking system, DailyPay works to ensure that money is always in the right place at the right time for employers, merchants, and financial institutions. DailyPay is building technology and the mindset to reimagine the way money moves, from the moment work starts. DailyPay is headquartered in New York City, with operations based in Minneapolis. For more information, visit www.dailypay.com/press.
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FTV Capital invests $180 million in LogicSource Inc.
3 min read . Updated: 07 Apr 2022, 06:28 PM IST- Growth investor is taking a majority stake in the Norwalk, Conn-based technology company through a $2.3 billion fund the firm closed last month
Growth investor FTV Capital is investing $180 million for a majority interest in procurement services and technology services provider LogicSource Inc.
FTV backed LogicSource out of FTV VII, which closed last month with $2.3 billion and was the firm’s largest fund raised to date.
Norwalk, Conn.-based LogicSource, which has clients that include Canadian apparel company Lululemon Athletica Inc. and educational publisher McGraw Hill, helps companies buy things they need to operate more “efficiently and effectively," according to founder and Chief Executive David Pennino. These outsourced goods and services can absorb 20% of an organization’s revenues and include marketing, information technology, facilities and logistics management, packaging and professional services, Mr. Pennino said.
According to Mr. Pennino, LogicSource generated more than $60 million in annual revenues over the last two years, growing at 46% a year. It currently processes more than $60 billion of spending for its clients, an amount that is expanding by $10 billion to $15 billion a year, Mr. Pennino said. The company also built an automated software-as-a-service platform that addresses tasks such as contract management, procurement payment and project management, as well as analytics around an organization’s data and spending, he said.
San Francisco-based FTV is at least the third private-investment firm to support LogicSource. Boston-based Bain Capital Ventures backed the company in 2009, when it was “just an idea" and exited in 2019, when Puerto Rico-based Pegasus Growth Capital invested in the business, Mr. Pennino said.
LogicSource initially targeted physical retail stores for its services, but lost $14 million of revenues to retailers that went bankrupt during the pandemic, according to Mr. Pennino.
“Covid probably did us a favor," he said, adding that the pandemic forced the company to diversify into the consumer packaged goods and healthcare sectors.
FTV Managing Partner Brad Bernstein said the firm invested in companies that benefited from outsourcing for more than two decades. Prior investments in the sector include New York-based ExlService Holdings Inc., a data analytics and digital solutions company; and Colombia-based Lean Solutions Group, which provides outsourced solutions for transportation and logistics companies in the U.S.
“When you look at all the functions that have been outsourced, one of the last big areas that is desperate for best practices is procurement," Mr. Bernstein said.
The FTV partnership will help LogicSource expand into more sectors, build both its team and product line, and acquire more companies to expand its services internationally, Mr. Bernstein said. For now, the firm will focus on expansion in the U.S., he said.
FTV will also work with a global partner network of more than 500 financial services industry executives to help LogicSource accelerate its expansion into financial services, including the private-equity industry, Mr. Bernstein said.
“We already are working with a number of sponsors where they’re doing large buyouts, and they want to figure out where there are cost savings in these new acquisitions, where they’re trying to squeeze margins or at least mitigate inflation," Mr. Bernstein said.
This story has been published from a wire agency feed without modifications to the text
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Daily poll: Should Metro Vancouver police departments be allowed to donate used body armour to Ukraine?
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As the war in Ukraine grinds on, many countries including Canada have been donating military equipment and providing humanitarian aid to hundreds of thousands of people at risk of dying as the Russians march in.
Today, at the Metro Vancouver mayors’ committee, Port Moody mayor Rob Vagramov presented a motion that was universally backed asking for the provincial government to change laws that prevent local police detachments from donating end-of-life body armour.
This equipment usually has a use-by date of around 10 years, but Vagramov says it could still be useful helping save lives among Ukrainians being shot at and bombed.
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NovaGold Resources (NYSEAMERICAN:NG – Get Rating) (TSE:NG) released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday. The mining company reported ($0.03) earnings per share for the quarter, meeting the Zacks’ consensus estimate of ($0.03), MarketWatch Earnings reports.
Shares of NG traded up $0.04 during trading hours on Thursday, hitting $7.76. The company had a trading volume of 7,727 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,551,928. The company has a market cap of $2.58 billion, a P/E ratio of -64.33 and a beta of 0.65. The company has a current ratio of 38.66, a quick ratio of 38.66 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.48. NovaGold Resources has a 52-week low of $5.97 and a 52-week high of $10.45.
In other news, CEO Gregory A. Lang sold 22,060 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, February 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $6.89, for a total value of $151,993.40. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Director Anthony P. Walsh sold 22,406 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, February 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $7.10, for a total value of $159,082.60. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. In the last quarter, insiders sold 95,570 shares of company stock worth $703,044. Company insiders own 29.05% of the company’s stock.
NG has been the topic of a number of research reports. Royal Bank of Canada set a $8.00 price target on NovaGold Resources and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a research report on Monday, February 7th. Zacks Investment Research upgraded NovaGold Resources from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $8.50 price objective on the stock in a report on Wednesday, March 30th.
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NovaGold Resources, Inc is a mineral exploration company, which engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of metal properties primarily located in Alaska and British Columbia. Its developments include Donlin Gold and Galore Creek projects. The company was founded by Gregory Shawn Johnson, John W.
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RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is set to meet with Moroccan King Mohammed VI on Thursday during a two-day visit to Rabat that seeks to mark an easing of diplomatic tensions centered on Morocco’s disputed region of Western Sahara.
The King will invite Sánchez and his family to share in the Iftar meal to break the day’s fast during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, according to a Spanish government official not authorized to be named in media reports.
Spain’s government calls the meeting an opportunity to open a “new stage” in ties with Morocco based on “mutual respect,” but also to discuss “restraint from any unilateral action to honor the importance of all that we share and to avoid future crises.”
Relations between the two countries separated by the Strait of Gibraltar were severely frayed last April. Morocco was angered by Spain allowing the leader of the pro-independence movement for Western Sahara to receive medical treatment for COVID-19 at a Spanish hospital on request by Morocco’s neighbor Algeria, an ally of pro-independence Sahrawis.
Morocco responded by loosening its border controls around Spain’s North Africa enclave of Ceuta, provoking the unauthorized crossing of thousands of young Moroccans and migrantsfrom other African countries.
The mood did not improve until last month, when Sánchez took the surprising decision to alter Spain’s long-standing position on Western Sahara, a former Spanish colony. In a letter to King Mohammed, Sánchez backed Morocco’s plan to give more autonomy to Western Sahara as long as it remains unquestionably under Moroccan grip.
The Spanish leader called Rabat’s proposal “the most serious, realistic and credible” initiative for resolving the decades-long dispute over the vast territory — that’s largely barren but rich in phosphates and faces fertile fishing grounds in the Atlantic Ocean — which Morocco annexed in 1976.
Morocco, in turn, sent back its ambassador to Spain 10 months after she was recalled.
Morocco is now seeking assurances that Spain’s support for the autonomy proposal is a strategic shift in its foreign policy. King Mohammed said last year that his country will not sign any economic partnerships with countries that oppose Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara.
Morocco has grown in strategic importance to Spain over the past decade. Rabat is considered critical both in the fight against radical jihadi groups as well as in holding back increasing numbers of African migrants who want to reach Europe as they flee violence and poverty.
Sánchez and Spanish Foreign Minister José Albares have insisted that Spain continues to support the resolution of the Western Sahara question via a United Nations-backed referendum.
But the drive to appease Morocco has earned Sánchez sharp criticism both in Madrid and in Algiers.
His Socialist Party has received no backing from any other party in Spain’s parliament, not even the junior member in the government coalition, for the tilt toward Rabat. Its political opponents accuse Sánchez of having betrayed the Sahrawi people while getting nothing tangible in return from Morocco. Sánchez has responded that he has worked with Spain’s national interest in mind. Now he is under pressure to show real results.
Potentially even more problematic for Sánchez is the damage to relations with Algeria, which has recalled its ambassador to Spain in a sign of its continued support for the Western Sahara independence movement. Spain, while having a relatively low dependence on natural gas imports compared to other European Union countries, receives gas from Algeria via a pipeline and tankers carrying liquified natural gas.
Laurence Thieux, professor of Islamic Studies at the Autonomous University of Madrid, said that she was surprised by the “scant consideration of Algeria in the decision” by Spain to tilt toward Morocco in the Western Sahara dispute.
“I have the feeling that Spain’s government, like many other European governments, is managing crises that force them to take short-term decisions,” Thieux said. “From the other shore (of the Mediterranean) there is a different sense of time because they are authoritarian governments that have perspectives that stretch beyond the next election.”
___ Joseph Wilson reported from Barcelona, Spain
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee’s top leaders only began increasing scrutiny over a small town’s finances after a predominantly Black administration took over key positions, a move that attorneys on Wednesday argued strays significantly from how the state has treated white-majority jurisdictions.
Earlier this year, Comptroller Jason Mumpower raised eyebrows when he announced the state would take over financial supervision of Mason, a town located near the site of a future Ford electric pickup truck factory, because of ongoing years of mismanagement. Mumpower made the decision after initially asking Mason’s town leaders to surrender their charter, which they refused to do.
Days after the takeover was announced, Mumpower added that the state could scale back its financial oversight if Mason met certain goals by this summer.
Town leaders have since filed a lawsuit seeking to stop the takeover and challenge the state’s legal standing to require that Mason get approval to spend more than $100. They argue that the state is treating Mason’s majority-Black leaders differently than they have white administrators who were struggling with finances, and allege that the pending Ford plant has sparked extra scrutiny.
Both sides presented their arguments Wednesday in Nashville before Davidson County Chancery Court Judge Anne Martin.
“If the comptroller was serious about this, why not come in seven years ago and ask for the charter to be relinquished?” attorney Van Turner Jr., president of the NAACP Memphis branch who is representing Mason’s town leaders, said during a hearing Wednesday. “We think there is an aspect of discriminatory treatment in this case.”
The state’s attorneys argued that a corrective plan formulated by the comptroller’s office will help Mason finally balance its budget without having to improperly dip into other funds.
“The town will not be harmed; it stands to benefit,” argued JP Urban with the Tennessee Attorney General’s office. “This is the best way to prevent matters from getting worse.”
Turner countered that while the state has previously taken over other towns’ finances, it did so without asking for a local jurisdiction to first give up its charter. He also argued that the state overreached its authority by demanding approval of any expenditures above $100.
The state’s attorney defended the strict expenditure limit, saying it was based on “historical data” provided by Mason officials, but the judge remarked that $100 is “a small amount for anyone to run a business.”
Martin later asked if the state gave Mason a “no-win choice” by asking it to give up its charter or face heightened financial scrutiny.
“It’s a very difficult choice, something that had to be done,” Urban replied.
Martin said she will issue a decision sometime later next week.
Located in Tipton County, Mason is not far from the planned, $5.6 billion Ford factory in neighboring Haywood County. Officials say the plant, which will produce electric pickup trucks, will boost West Tennessee’s economy. Ford plans to employ about 5,600 workers at the plant, and construction of the factory will create thousands more jobs.
News of Tennessee’s plan to take over Mason’s finances sparked criticism from many of the state’s Black and Democratic leaders. Republican Gov. Bill Lee told reporters last month that he had not spoken to Mumpower about the decision. However, his office acknowledged in mid-March that “Ford is a bit spun up over this” in an email provided to The Associated Press through a public records request.
The 2020 Census shows Mason’s population at about 1,330. But that fell to less than 800 after a prison closed recently.
Mason has not submitted its annual audit on time since the 2001 fiscal year and financial statements from 2004 to 2016 “were essentially un-auditable,” the comptroller’s office has said. Budget deficits have mounted, from $126,659 in the 2016 fiscal year to $481,620 in 2020.
Mason has already voted to use about $227,000 of the federal pandemic funds it received to pay back part of the nearly $598,000 the town owes its water and sewer funds.
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The rise in the use of smartphones and an increased adoption of mobile internet in Africa are fundamentally altering the media ecology for election campaigns.
As mobile phones become commonplace, even in Africa’s poorest countries, the uptake of social media has become ubiquitous. Applications like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, WhatsApp and blogs form an integral part of today’s political communication landscape in much of the continent.
These platforms are becoming a dominant factor in electoral processes, playing a tremendous role in the creation, dissemination and consumption of political content.
Their influence and embedded power over political content invites further scrutiny, which informed my research.
Is the rise in social media uptake in the continent a game-changer in political communications? And if it is, does social media influence political campaigns?
To answer these questions, I considered the interplay between elements in the infrastructure of social media and human agency.
The infrastructure refers to the architecture that makes up social media systems. Even though the infrastructure is not immediately visible, it plays a critical role in the (re)production and dissemination of information.
Human agency entails the choices human beings make when they interact with social media systems.
I found that there are three main ways that political campaigns are influenced via social media: through algorithms, bots and the people who use them.
The power of algorithms
Imbued in social media platforms, with the exception of WhatsApp, is a system of software, codes and algorithms that manage, interpret and disseminate large quantities of information across social media networks.
The power of the algorithm is in its ability to search, sort, rank, prioritise and recommend the content consumed by users. The system, therefore, influences the choices we make.
Algorithms watch your behaviour when you interact with certain content in the platform, make assumptions and predictions on your preferences, and then recommend similar content in your feed.
For instance, if you constantly interact with posts – by liking, replying or sharing – from certain individuals, you are likely to see more posts from them. If you have shown interest in watching videos from a political outfit, you are likely to get more videos from them.
Which items are promoted and why? We may never know why the algorithms are coded (by programmers) in such a way as to rank certain items, individuals or political parties higher. What we know is that these algorithms influence what people see or don’t see.
They have the power to amplify and marginalise certain content and, like human gatekeepers in traditional mass media, determine what information users are exposed to.
For example, Facebook’s EdgeRank algorithm determines what is shown on a user’s Top News by displaying only a subset of stories by one’s friends. These are derived from a set of factors, such as the type of content (links, videos or photos) and the frequency and types of interactions with these friends (like tags or comments).
Similarly, Twitter algorithms display ranked tweets. That is, first they rank them and then display what they think is most relevant to the user.
These algorithms are not neutral. They encode political choices, influencing the information seen by users. When a user opens his or her social media account, he or she will be met by algorithm-filtered and recommended content, based on prior activities and interactions on the platform.
People are then likely to share visible information on non-algorithm-based applications like WhatsApp and Messenger, as well as in mainstream media.
Bots and deepfakes
Social bots can also be deployed to manipulate public opinion and influence votes. They mimic and potentially manipulate humans and their behaviour on social networks. They run automatically to produce messages, post online and interact with users through likes, comments and follows (fake accounts).
Even more worrisome is the rise of deepfakes. This involves the use of artificial intelligence to fabricate images and videos by replacing the face or voice of someone, usually a public figure, with someone else’s in a way that makes the content look authentic.
The intention is often to mislead the audience and make them believe that the targeted public figure said something (often controversial or provocative).
As noted by Portland Communications, a strategic communications consultancy, in their report, How Africa Tweets, Twitter bots account for more than 20% of influencers in countries like Lesotho and Kenya.
One of the surprising findings in the report was the limited influence of politicians on the conversation.
Human element
African political parties are spending huge sums hiring consultancy companies with expertise in digital campaigning and even manipulation of social media content.
International consultancy firms like the now defunct Cambridge Analytica (CA) have been accused of attempting to influence digital campaigns in Africa and in other parts of the world. CA worked on several campaigns in Russia, the UK, USA and Kenya.
In Kenya, it emerged that President Uhuru Kenyatta had hired CA ahead of the 2013 elections. CA’s activities sparked global outcry when it became known, culminating in its collapse.
It is evident that those with political power and money can easily hire automated systems, like bots, to influence the flow of political content across social media. They can also distort information.
The role of non-human actors should be worrying to anyone keen on democratic processes.
There are indications that social media algorithms and bots are slowly changing the dynamics of elections in Africa. This is seen in the number of political parties hiring a new breed of communicators, such as social media managers.
The interplay between media and politics is central to any understanding of political campaigns, given their role as conduits of political information, persuasion and discussion. Social media provides spaces for participation – but also for misinformation and disinformation.
Martin N Ndlela, Professor of Communication, Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article.
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MEYERSDALE, Pa. — Patricia Ann Houston Stanton passed away peacefully on Monday, March 28, 2022, with Elvis’s Love Me Tender playing her out. Love me tender, love me long. Take me to your heart. For it’s there that I belong and we’ll never part.
Born May 25, 1943 in Meyersdale, Pa., Pat carried with her the tenacity and perseverance of those growing up in the tough and tiny neighborhood of Shaw Mines.
Pat was married to David Lee Stanton Sr. for 35 years until his passing in 1995.
Pat displayed a sharp sense of humor and wit that helped her and those around her navigate life’s challenges. Despite her limited interactions with the world outside of Meyersdale, Pat exhibited a rather progressive view, wishing for others to be treated justly and advocating relentlessly for the underdog.
Pat could (and often did) strike up conversations with most anyone. She cherished family time most, hosting Sunday dinners, cheering for the Steelers, and playing endless and competitive card games.
To say she was a devoted and caring mother is a vast understatement. Pat loved her children fiercely, including her beloved daughter, Melissa, whom she lost to Down Syndrome. It was that love that sparked her devotion to working with children with special needs at Meyersdale Elementary School.
To my dearest Mom: Thank you for loving me. It took becoming a mother myself to fully appreciate your sacrifices and decisions. I am grateful for the space you gave me to become the person I am, allowing me to make mistakes without any criticism or judgement. I will miss your smile, your wit, and of course, your mashed potatoes.
A special “thank-you” to Lisa Hoyman from the bottom of my heart. — MAS
Funeral services will take place privately. Arrangements by the M. Ray Leckemby Funeral Home. (www.mrayleckembyfh.com).
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DUBLIN, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The "High-Speed Specialty Cable Market 2021-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
The global high-speed specialty cable market is anticipated to grow at a considerable CAGR during the forecast period. The increase in grid interconnections across the globe, along with offshore wind farms, and the increasing need for power generation is one of the major factors contributing to the growth of the market.
The global high-speed specialty cable market is segmented based on type into coaxial high-speed specialty cable and RF high-speed specialty cable. Geographically, the global high-speed specialty cable market covers the analysis of four major regions including North America (the US and Canada), Europe (UK, Germany, Italy, Spain, France, and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific), and the Rest of the World.
The Report Covers
- Comprehensive research methodology of the global high-speed specialty cable market.
- This report also includes a detailed and extensive market overview with key analyst insights.
- An exhaustive analysis of macro and micro factors influencing the market guided by key recommendations.
- Analysis of regional regulations and other government policies impacting the global high-speed specialty cable market.
- Insights about market determinants that are stimulating the global high-speed specialty cable market.
- Detailed and extensive market segments with the regional distribution of forecasted revenues.
- Extensive profiles and recent developments of market players.
Key Topics Covered:
1. Report Summary
2. Market Overview and Insights
2.1. Scope of the Report
2.2. Analyst Insight & Current Market Trends
2.2.1. Key Findings
2.2.2. Conclusion
3. Market Determinants
3.1. Motivators
3.2. Restraints
3.3. Opportunities
4. Market Segmentation
4.1. Global High-Speed Specialty Cable Market by Type
4.1.1. Coaxial
4.1.2. RF Cable
5. Regional Analysis
5.1. North America
5.1.1. United States
5.1.2. Canada
5.2. Europe
5.2.1. UK
5.2.2. Germany
5.2.3. Italy
5.2.4. Spain
5.2.5. France
5.2.6. Rest of Europe
5.3. Asia-Pacific
5.3.1. China
5.3.2. India
5.3.3. Japan
5.3.4. Rest of Asia-Pacific
5.4. Rest of the World
6. Company Profiles
6.1. Amphenol DC Electronics
6.2. General Cable
6.3. JAE Electronics, Inc.
6.4. Nexans
6.5. NKT Cables
6.6. Prysmian
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Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has reviewed the curfew imposed on the three municipal local government areas of Yola North, Yola South and Girei.
The night curfew was imposed earlier following the activities of hoodlums and other miscreants using tricycles and motorcycles.
“The curfew, which was 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., is now eased to commence from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. daily during the period of the Ramadan Fast. The review takes immediate effect,” a statement from Government House said.
The statement by the Press Secretary to Governor Fintiri Mr Humwashi Wonosikou in Yola yesterday said: “The development is to enable the Muslim faithful to partake in tafsir sessions during the period.”
The state government had, in February 2021, imposed a night curfew on the three local councils through the Adamawa State Restriction of Movement of Tricycles/Motorcycles Executive Order No.1 of 2021.
The order, meant to check the excesses of hoodlums who are terrorising the areas, prescribed a sentence of six months imprisonment with an option of a fine or both in addition to forfeiting the tricycle or motorcycle.
As a result of the current review of the curfew, Governor Fintiri directed security agencies to beef up security across the state, especially in the three councils of Yola North, Yola South and Girei by deploying more service personnel to keep watch, the statement from the Government House said.
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Utilizing our proprietary HVAC technology, we engineered Superior Air, a state-of-the-art air purification system, to combat the growing harmful effects of airborne pollutants and viruses.
DALLAS, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Superior Air was designed and engineered utilizing MCIIIIII's proprietary HVAC technology.
Superior Air delivers healthier air quality through medical-grade technology that can destroy viruses - ability to infect, including COVID-19, bacteria, and other harmful microorganisms.
It provides higher air change-over rates than existing HVAC systems to reduce infection risk all in a package that's easy to use, low- cost upkeep and minimal maintenance.
This high-capacity (1800CFM), fully portable, 5-Stage complete air purification system is perfect for hospitals, schools, gyms, healthcare facilities, restaurants, clubhouses, boutiques, office spaces, and smoke removal.
Founded in 1980 as a privately held corporation, Motor Controls Inc., MCI has firmly established Itself as an industry leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of high quality proprietary custom controls for critical HVAC products, water purification, and irrigation systems. Utilizing our proprietary HVAC technology we engineered Superior Air, a state-of-the-art air purification system, to combat the growing harmful effects of airborne pollutants and viruses.
WHY SUPERIOR AIR?
- CLEAN AIR DIFFUSER Outputs Purified Air with Pyramid Geometry to Limit Disruption to the Environment.
- BI-POLAR IONZER Promotes the Clustering and Settling of Particles, Allows Larger Particles to Filter Out Easily, and Neutralizes Particulate Matter such as Bacteria, Virus, Odorous Gases, VOCs, etc.
- HEPA 12" Deep High Efficiency Particulate Filter Traps 99.9% of Ultrafine Airborne Particles and Reduces the Number of Viruses, Mold, Bacteria, Pathogens and other Harmful Microorganisms.
- UV-GI High Intensity Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation Damages Virus's DNA and RNA Rendering Them Unable to Reproduce and Infect
- ENERGY EFFICIENT HIGH FLOW FAN Pushes 1,800 cubic Feet of Air Every Minute to Enhance Air Disinfection Performance.
- SURGICAL GRADE PRE-FILTER Removes Microparticles Including Dust, Dander, and Allergens
- SAFETY Superior Air is Equipped with Tamper Resistant Safety Switches to Ensure Safe Operation
- QUIET Clean Operation Due to Sound Dampening and Blocking Materials Provide a Undisruptive Healthier Air
- MARINE GRADE ALUMINUM Encasing Provides Long Lasting Durability to Reduce Maintenance Costs and Promote Higher Disinfection Performance
" Meeting our customers' requirements, every requirement, every time."
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"Auto-Tune SoundSoap is the fastest and easiest way to clean your audio tracks."
SANTA CRUZ, Calif., April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Antares Audio Technology, creators of Auto-Tune®, have released a redesigned and improved version of their pioneering audio restoration software, Auto-Tune SoundSoap. Originally created by Antares Audio Technology CEO Steve Berkley in 2002, Auto-Tune SoundSoap has endured as a standard of noise reduction and audio repair for editors and engineers across the industry.
For nearly 20 years, audio professionals have trusted Auto-Tune SoundSoap to repair imperfect vocals, rescue "unusable" recordings, and enhance tone and timbre of a wide range of projects with touch of a button. Auto-Tune SoundSoap requires no specialized training and can be used by everyone from the beginner to the experienced professional to make immediate improvements in the audio of any project.
New to Auto-Tune SoundSoap is a re-designed De-Ess module for surgical removal of distracting ess sounds, an updated user interface that matches the Auto-Tune Unlimited product family, and Light and Dark modes for an improved user experience.
Noiseless is More
Auto-Tune SoundSoap is the final step in producing the most pristine audio and reaching the full potential of Auto-Tune Unlimited, the ultimate vocal production suite.
Steve Berkley, CEO of Antares Audio Technology says "Auto-Tune SoundSoap is the original and most straightforward product there is for reducing noise and cleaning up audio. Clipping, clicks, line hum, and sibilance are all cleaned up the moment you put it on a track. And, our updated Enhance section brings any recording back to life. We're thrilled to refresh this beloved product with higher-quality processing, a new UI, additional features, and enhancements throughout."
Auto-Tune SoundSoap Features:
REPAIR
With built-in intelligence, Auto-Tune SoundSoap knows precisely where your tracks need the most help.
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Auto-Tune SoundSoap can save the "unsavable" and bring damaged audio back to life.
ENHANCE
Make subtle track-wide changes with Auto-Tune SoundSoap that combine for striking overall improvements.
Auto-Tune SoundSoap is available exclusively with Auto-Tune Unlimited, the premium subscription service that includes every current edition of Auto-Tune, Auto-Tune Slice and Auto-Tune Vocodist, all 11 of the vocal effects in the AVOX suite, unlimited upgrades for included plug-ins, free access to select future plug-ins from Antares, and free video tutorials in the Auto-Tune Vocal Production Academy. Current Auto-Tune Unlimited subscribers have immediate access to Auto-Tune SoundSoap at no extra cost. New subscribers can access Auto-Tune Unlimited for $24.99 paid monthly, or $18.74 a month with paid annual subscription. A free, 14-day trial is also available.
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YouTube comedy network and studio Smosh hired casting director and actor Lesley Wolff, who is joining the company as director of on-air talent.
Wolff will report directly to Ian Hecox, Smosh’s co-founder and president Ian Hecox. In the role, she will oversee the current cast of Smosh, lead casting efforts including scouting for new talent, and develop partnerships with creators across the digital landscape.
Wolff has operated her own boutique digital-focused casting company, Wolff Casting, catering to clients across digital, TV, film and advertising sectors. She has helmed the casting department for all digital entities at Condé Nast and worked for Comedy Central, HBO and E!. She has served as a casting producer in charge of finding sketch-comedy performers for NBC’s “A Little Late with Lilly Singh” and the upcoming “Book Of Queer” on Discovery Plus.
As a comedic actor, Wolff has appeared on Showtime’s “Weeds,” George Lopez’s sitcom “Lopez” and Netflix’s “Guest House.” She also is the founder and teacher of the Fresh Faces Comedy Workshop, where she can be found hosting her monthly shows at the Hollywood Improv.
“We’re excited to have Lesley join the Smosh team and help us develop the current Smosh cast while also identifying new talent,” Hecox said in a statement. “Smosh is a constantly evolving creative space for the funniest people on the internet, and I want this to continue to be a place where up-and-coming comedians and creators aspire to be. Lesley is a pro with the experience and passion to do just that.”
Wolff commented, “There is nothing more exciting and rewarding than finding and developing emerging talent and then watching it grow and expand. Smosh is a group of tight-knit comedians from all walks of life and comedic backgrounds who love to make each other laugh, and I am so excited to join Smosh as the director of on-air talent and further collaborate with Ian Hecox and the entire Smosh family.”
Smosh was started on YouTube in 2006 by childhood friends Hecox and Anthony Padilla (who left the group in 2017). In 2019, Smosh was acquired by Mythical Entertainment, the company formed by “Good Mythical Morning” hosts Rhett & Link, after Smosh’s previous parent company, Defy Media, shut down.
Today, the Smosh network on YouTube includes the flagship Smosh channel, as well as Smosh Pit, Smosh Games and El Smosh, which collectively have more than 46 million subscribers.
Smosh’s current cast members include Hecox, Shayne Topp, Courtney Miller, Damien Haas, Jacklyn Uweh, Kimmy Jiminez, Keith Leak Jr., Noah Grossman and Olivia Sui.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The Latest on The Masters (all times local):
11:25 a.m.
Paul Casey has withdrawn from the Masters.
Casey had been dealing with back spasms this week and told Augusta National on Thursday morning that he would be unable to play.
He was to have played in the 10:53 a.m. tee time with Bryson DeChambeau and Cameron Smith.
Casey has played the Masters 15 times. His best finish was a tie for fourth in 2016.
11:10 a.m.
Tiger Woods has teed off at the Masters.
His round began at 11:04 a.m., the official marking of his return to competitive golf after about 18 months away, first because of back surgery and then — and primarily — because of a car crash so severe that it nearly cost him one of his legs.
He shook hands with his playing partners, Louis Oosthuizen and Joaquin Niemann. He then took the driver from his bag, removed the head cover — a plush tiger, of course — and went through the final stages of limbering up.
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Patrons lined both sides of the first fairway and surrounded the tee box, trying desperately to just capture a glimpse of the moment. Woods was first to play in the group, tugged at the bill of his cap when he was introduced to acknowledge the fans, then stepped to the ball.
He didn’t appear to like the outcome, grimacing a bit as he watched the ball fly toward a bunker along the right side of the fairway.
But he was back. His Masters was underway.
10:25 a.m.
Tiger Woods is warming up for his first round of the Masters.
Dressed in a pink shirt and black pants, the five-time Masters champion is going through his routine of putting, chipping and swinging to get ready for his first competitive round of pro golf since Nov. 15, 2020 — also at Augusta National. That was the final round of the Masters, delayed that year because of the pandemic.
Woods got some handshakes and even a hug as he was making his way from one practice area to another.
He tees off at 11:04 a.m.
In the very early going at the Masters, there was a three-way tie for the lead. Padraig Harrington, Guido Migliozzi and Min Woo Lee were all 1 under, all still playing the front side of Augusta National.
8:50 a.m.
As Tiger Woods' tee time at the Masters looms, Jose Maria Olazabal has made the first birdie of this year's tournament.
Olazabal is a two-time Masters champion and is playing the tournament for the 33rd time. His approach on the par-4 opening hole settled along the right side of the green and he rolled in the putt.
Olazabal was playing in the first group of the day, going off at 8:30 a.m.
Woods begins his round at 11:04 a.m.
8:20 a.m.
Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and newcomer Tom Watson have played their ceremonial tee shots and opened this year's Masters.
And they brought a bit of humor to the proceedings.
Player, the three-time Masters champion who has long been an advocate of physical fitness, was first to play. And Watson, part of the ceremony for the first time, couldn't resist having a little fun with Player as he headed to the tee.
“Is he going to do a push-up?" Watson asked.
Player responded: “I did while you were asleep this morning."
Nicklaus, the six-time champion, was next to play, quipping that he would be surprised if he could put the tee in the ground without falling over. “Yes! It was successful," he said, drawing more laughter.
And then the stage was set for Watson, who won the first of his two green jackets 45 years ago. He tipped his cap when his introduction from Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley was complete, then asked if he could say a few words.
“I would like to say how honored I am to be with Gary and Jack," Watson said. “I've watched this ceremony many times in the past ... and to be a part of this thing, I'm truly humbled."
Watson is now the 11th person to have served as an honorary starter at the Masters. After he swung away, he joined Nicklaus and Player for an embrace.
“Ladies and gentlemen, the 86th Masters Tournament is officially underway," Ridley said. “Enjoy the tournament."
7:30 a.m.
The start of the Masters has been delayed a bit because of overnight rain.
Everything was pushed back 30 minutes because of the storms, which followed daytime deluges on Tuesday and Wednesday as well.
Tiger Woods is scheduled to tee off at 11:04 a.m. Defending champion Hideki Matsuyama will be on the first tee at 11:15 a.m.
Forecasters say there isn't a great chance of more rain on Thursday at Augusta National, though strong wind is expected to greet the afternoon wave of players. Cooling is expected over the rest of the week, with low temperatures Saturday night falling into the upper 30s — unseasonably chilly for Augusta this time of year.
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FORECAST SUMMARY:
As of 7:12 AM, it was chilly and clear. Most areas were in the low to middle 40’s. A few low lying areas, such as Eastland and Brownwood, were in the 30’s. There was a light NNW wind.
Gusty NNW winds will return today with dry air in place. A RED FLAG WARNING is in effect from 10:00 a.m. through 8:00 p.m. this evening. This means that critical fire weather is expected. High temperatures will reach the low 70’s under sunny skies. The wind will settle this evening.
Overnight, temperatures will fall into the low 40’s under clear skies. A few low lying areas may fall into the 30’s. There will be a light NNW wind.
Fire weather will stay in the forecast for Friday as mild temperatures continue. There will be a breezy NW wind under a sunny sky.
The weekend will see above average temperatures return as the winds turn to the south. It will be windy and dry. Fire weather will be a concern. High temperatures will be in the middle to upper 80’s on Saturday. Sunday will see highs all the way in the middle 90’s.
A few chances of storms will be seen as we head into next week. Severe weather will be possible. It is still to early to tell the exact timing, strength, and coverage of the storms. Just going with a 20% chance for Monday and Tuesday. It will be unusually warm.
FORECAST DETAILS:
Today: *FIRE WEATHER* *RED FLAG WARNING* Sunny. High Temperature: 71° Winds: NW 15-20 G30 MPH
Tonight: Clear. Low Temperature: 40° Winds: NNW 5-10 MPH
Friday: *FIRE WEATHER* Sunny. High Temperature: 72° Winds: NW 10-15 MPH
Saturday: Sunny. Windy. High Temperature: 88° Winds: SSW 15-20 G30 MPH
Sunday: Partly Sunny. 10% Rain showers and Thunderstorms. Windy. High Temperature: 93° Winds: SSW 15-20 G35 MPH
Monday: Mostly Sunny. 20% Rain showers and Thunderstorms. Windy. High Temperature: 89° Winds: SSW 15-20 G30 MPH
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny. 20% Rain showers and Thunderstorms. Windy. High Temperature: 92° Winds: SW 15-20 G30 MPH
Wednesday: Sunny. Windy. High Temperature: 84° Winds: W 20-25 G30 MPH
Average High Temperature: 77°
Average Low Temperature: 51°
Sunrise: 7:20 A.M.
Sunset: 8:02 P.M.
Meteorologist Zach Gilday
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BOSTON (AP) — A Boston couple says they have purchased a building in the city to create a Holocaust museum.
Jody Kipnis said Thursday that she and Todd Ruderman purchased the 15,000 square-foot building on Tremont Street for $11.5 million. They are co-founders of the Holocaust Legacy Foundation, which seeks to preserve and perpetuate the memory and lessons of the Holocaust for future generations.
The New England Holocaust Memorial is in Boston, but this would be the first indoor museum dedicated to the Holocaust in the city.
Kipnis said it’s still too early to say when the museum could open, but they hope to move quickly because of increased antisemitism and xenophobia around the world.
“Look what’s going on in Europe again,” she said, referring to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “And we’ve seen a rise in hate crimes and swastika graffiti in schools in Massachusetts. We’re looking to build a museum that will be an interactive, cautionary experience.”
Kipnis and Ruderman went to the site of the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp in 2018 with a good friend and Holocaust survivor, who asked them to tell his story. After, Kipnis said, they started a fellowship so Jewish teenagers could travel to Germany and Poland and learn about the Holocaust, then return to educate others and serve as a resource when their communities needed to address antisemitism.
The trips were canceled during the pandemic and this summer’s plans are halted due to the war. Kipnis said they ultimately knew they wanted to make a larger impact.
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Chemed Corporation (NYSE: CHE) today announced that it will release financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022, on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, following the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.
Chemed will host a conference call and webcast at 10 a.m., ET, on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, to discuss the company's quarterly results and to provide an update on its business.
The toll-free dial-in number for the conference call is 844-743-2500 for U.S. and Canadian participants and +1 661-378-9533 for international participants. The participant Conference ID is 1869526. A live webcast of the call can be accessed on Chemed's website at www.chemed.com by clicking on Investor Relations Home.
A taped replay of the conference call will be available beginning approximately two hours after the call's conclusion. It can be accessed by dialing toll-free 855-859-2056 for U.S. and Canadian callers and +1 404-537-3406 for international callers and will be available for one week following the live call. The replay Conference ID is 1869526. An archived webcast will also be available at www.chemed.com.
Listed on the New York Stock Exchange and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Chemed Corporation (www.chemed.com) operates two wholly owned subsidiaries: VITAS Healthcare and Roto-Rooter. VITAS is the nation's largest provider of end-of-life hospice care and Roto-Rooter is the nation’s leading provider of plumbing and drain cleaning services.
Statements in this press release or in other Chemed communications may relate to future events or Chemed's future performance. Such statements are forward-looking statements and are based on present information Chemed has related to its existing business circumstances. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements are subject to inherent risk and that actual results may differ materially from such forward-looking statements. Further, investors are cautioned that Chemed does not assume any obligation to update forward-looking statements based on unanticipated events or changed expectations.
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PITTSBURGH, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there could be an improved means of completely removing weeds from soil," said an inventor, from Fresno, Texas, "so I invented the WEED GRABBER. My design eliminates the time and hassle associated with directly pulling or digging out weeds."
The patent-pending invention provides an easy way to extract weeds from gardens by the root. In doing so, it eliminates the need to bend and it reduces physical strain. It also helps to declutter and refresh a garden. The invention features a simple design that is convenient and easy to use so it is ideal for gardeners, landscapers and households. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the Houston sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-HOF-150, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Bangladesh need to handle sledging like men, says Elgar
Proteas captain insists they meant no disrespect when giving back what they received
Proteas captain Dean Elgar advised Bangladesh to toughen up and focus on the game as the battle lines were drawn ahead of the second Test at St George’s Park in Gqeberha on Friday.
Complaints of biased umpiring and “unbearable” sledging were levelled against the Proteas by the visitors after their heavy 220-run defeat in the first Test in Durban last week. An official complaint was lodged with the International Cricket Council.
Elgar said his side still have respect for Bangladesh but they were only giving back what they had received. They were returning the fire the Proteas had to endure while they were batting and was adamant there was no disrespect intended towards their opponents.
The visitors were furious after several close calls went against them in Durban, where they were competitive for most of the match before a batting collapse saw them dismissed for 53 in the second innings. They have since taken issue with their opponents for on-field taunts they said crossed the line.
“I don’t think those claims are justified, especially against the SA side. We play the game hard and we were just giving back what we had received when we were batting,” Elgar said on Thursday.
“This is Test cricket, it is a man’s environment when it comes to playing at this level, and I still intend to play the game hard. By no means did we swear or use foul language towards the Bangladeshi players, because we still respect them in that nature.
“I just think they need to harden up and play the game at a level that they might not be used to,” Elgar said in the prematch virtual conference.
“The umpiring was tough. I don’t think the wicket helped, especially with the invariable bounce, which can maybe challenge umpires’ decisions and I am sure there are discretions that can be interpreted differently,” he added.
“I feel for them [Marais Erasmus and Adrian Holdstock], because they are actually good umpires.
“The human factor needs to be spoken about here because they are human beings after all and they do make mistakes, as do the players, so I am pretty sure they will learn a lot from that,” the Titans man explained.
Looking ahead to the second Test, Elgar said while there were still a few hours to make the final decision, he did not foresee any changes to the side that played in the Kingsmead Test.
“I think if you want to have success in the Test arena or international cricket, you have to keep some sort of consistency going.
“Playing in PE [Port Elizabeth], the conditions are pretty much similar to what we had in Durban, and viewing the wicket they have prepared, it does almost say that we might go in with the same kind of structure, but we still have a few hours to decide what we will go with,” Elgar said.
While the spinners shone in Durban, Elgar was confident that his seam attack could play a key role in the outcome of the second clash and potentially decide the series if conditions were favourable.
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Data recap: Capex, climate, BNPL, electric vehicles
3 min read . Updated: 07 Apr 2022, 06:56 PM IST- This week we look at a slowdown in manufacturing activity to a six-month low, a gradual shift to electric vehicles owing to rising fuel prices, and the future prospects of the ‘buy now, pay later’ market
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Calamos Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of Zions Bancorporation, National Association (NASDAQ:ZION – Get Rating) by 4.0% in the 4th quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 290,402 shares of the bank’s stock after acquiring an additional 11,241 shares during the quarter. Calamos Advisors LLC’s holdings in Zions Bancorporation, National Association were worth $18,342,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. UBS Asset Management Americas Inc. increased its holdings in Zions Bancorporation, National Association by 3.0% during the third quarter. UBS Asset Management Americas Inc. now owns 369,140 shares of the bank’s stock worth $22,846,000 after buying an additional 10,804 shares during the last quarter. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. increased its stake in shares of Zions Bancorporation, National Association by 60.4% during the 3rd quarter. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. now owns 49,125 shares of the bank’s stock worth $3,040,000 after purchasing an additional 18,495 shares during the last quarter. CX Institutional raised its holdings in shares of Zions Bancorporation, National Association by 3.2% in the 3rd quarter. CX Institutional now owns 23,570 shares of the bank’s stock worth $1,459,000 after purchasing an additional 735 shares during the period. Sciencast Management LP grew its holdings in Zions Bancorporation, National Association by 345.5% during the fourth quarter. Sciencast Management LP now owns 17,403 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $1,156,000 after purchasing an additional 13,497 shares during the period. Finally, JCSD Capital LLC purchased a new stake in Zions Bancorporation, National Association in the third quarter worth $186,000. Institutional investors own 82.12% of the company’s stock.
In other news, VP A Scott Anderson sold 30,703 shares of Zions Bancorporation, National Association stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $71.85, for a total value of $2,206,010.55. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, CEO Alan M. Forney sold 2,047 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $74.60, for a total value of $152,706.20. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. In the last three months, insiders sold 50,899 shares of company stock worth $3,623,797. Insiders own 1.81% of the company’s stock.
NASDAQ:ZION traded down $1.30 during trading hours on Thursday, reaching $62.37. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 17,801 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,668,567. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27, a quick ratio of 0.77 and a current ratio of 0.77. The firm has a market capitalization of $9.47 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.40, a PEG ratio of 0.71 and a beta of 1.27. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $68.50 and a 200-day simple moving average of $65.71. Zions Bancorporation, National Association has a 1 year low of $47.06 and a 1 year high of $75.44.
Zions Bancorporation, National Association (NASDAQ:ZION – Get Rating) last released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, January 24th. The bank reported $1.34 EPS for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters’ consensus estimate of $1.33 by $0.01. Zions Bancorporation, National Association had a return on equity of 15.40% and a net margin of 38.01%. The firm had revenue of $743.00 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $712.71 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.66 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 3.8% on a year-over-year basis. Equities analysts anticipate that Zions Bancorporation, National Association will post 5.18 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Zions Bancorporation, National Association declared that its Board of Directors has initiated a stock repurchase plan on Friday, January 28th that authorizes the company to buyback $50.00 million in outstanding shares. This buyback authorization authorizes the bank to reacquire up to 0.5% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are typically a sign that the company’s board of directors believes its shares are undervalued.
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, February 24th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, February 17th were issued a $0.38 dividend. This represents a $1.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.44%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, February 16th. Zions Bancorporation, National Association’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 22.45%.
Zions Bancorporation, National Association Company Profile (Get Rating)
Zions Bancorporation, National Association provides various banking and related services primarily in the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. The company offers corporate banking services; commercial banking, including a focus on small- and medium-sized businesses; commercial real estate banking services; municipal and public finance services; retail banking, including residential mortgages; trust services; wealth management and private client banking services; and capital markets products and services.
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Yousif Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in Bio-Techne Co. (NASDAQ:TECH – Get Rating) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 8,190 shares of the biotechnology company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,237,000.
A number of other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the business. First Horizon Advisors Inc. grew its position in shares of Bio-Techne by 651.9% in the 3rd quarter. First Horizon Advisors Inc. now owns 391 shares of the biotechnology company’s stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 339 shares during the period. Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd. bought a new position in shares of Bio-Techne in the 3rd quarter valued at about $48,000. Ten Capital Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Bio-Techne in the 4th quarter valued at about $61,000. Fifth Third Bancorp grew its position in shares of Bio-Techne by 101.3% in the 3rd quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp now owns 151 shares of the biotechnology company’s stock valued at $73,000 after acquiring an additional 76 shares during the period. Finally, Concord Wealth Partners grew its position in shares of Bio-Techne by 605.0% in the 4th quarter. Concord Wealth Partners now owns 141 shares of the biotechnology company’s stock valued at $73,000 after acquiring an additional 121 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 92.84% of the company’s stock.
A number of brokerages have recently commented on TECH. Zacks Investment Research raised shares of Bio-Techne from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $484.00 price objective for the company in a research report on Wednesday. SVB Leerink lifted their target price on shares of Bio-Techne from $530.00 to $575.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 2nd. Finally, StockNews.com began coverage on shares of Bio-Techne in a report on Thursday, March 31st. They set a “buy” rating for the company. Six research analysts have rated the stock with a buy rating, According to data from MarketBeat, Bio-Techne currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $537.40.
Bio-Techne (NASDAQ:TECH – Get Rating) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 1st. The biotechnology company reported $1.60 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the Zacks’ consensus estimate of $1.59 by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $269.30 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $266.57 million. Bio-Techne had a net margin of 20.45% and a return on equity of 16.35%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 20.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $1.26 EPS. Equities analysts expect that Bio-Techne Co. will post 6.81 EPS for the current year.
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, February 25th. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 11th were given a $0.32 dividend. This represents a $1.28 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.29%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, February 10th. Bio-Techne’s payout ratio is presently 25.00%.
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Bio-Techne Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and sells life science reagents, instruments, and services for the research, and diagnostics and bioprocessing markets worldwide. The company operates through two segments, Protein Sciences, and Diagnostics and Genomics. The Protein Sciences segment provides biological reagents used in various aspects of life science research, diagnostics, and cell and gene therapy, such as cytokines and growth factors, antibodies, small molecules, tissue culture sera, and cell selection technologies.
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States with some of the nation’s strictest abortion laws are also some of the hardest places to have and raise a healthy child, especially for the poor, according to an analysis of federal data by The Associated Press.
The findings raise questions about the strength of the social safety net as those states are poised to further restrict or even ban abortion access following an expected U.S. Supreme Court decision later this year. The burden is likely to fall heaviest on those with low incomes, who also are the least able to seek an abortion in another state where the procedure remains widely available.
Mississippi has the nation’s largest share of children living in poverty and babies with low birth weights, according to 2019 data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Centers for Disease Control, the latest available. Texas has the highest rate of women receiving no prenatal care during their first trimester and ranks second worst for the proportion of children in poverty who are uninsured, the data show.
Laws from both states are at the center of the nationwide fight over abortion access. The Supreme Court’s conservative majority signaled willingness in a Mississippi case to gut or strike down Roe v. Wade.
Anti-abortion lawmakers there say they will further promote adoption and foster-care programs if abortion is banned, as well as funding alternatives to abortion programs.
If Roe is overturned, 26 states are certain or likely to quickly ban abortion, according to the Guttmacher Institute, a think tank that supports abortion rights. Many of those states ranked poorly in measurements that nonpartisan advocacy groups consider key to ensuring children get a healthy start.
Data analyzed by the AP illustrates the hurdles pregnant women and their children face in states with the most stringent abortion restrictions and how access to resources can lag behind that of states that also have more permissive abortion laws.
Jazmin Arroyo, a 25-year-old old single mom in Kokomo, Indiana, had to stop working as a receptionist after her first child was born because she couldn’t afford day care.
Arroyo found a job as a restaurant host, but it didn’t offer insurance and her second child has a heart defect. She now has thousands in unpaid medical bills.
“I never could have imagined how hard it would end up being,” she said.
Indiana has the second-highest rate of women — 18% — who don’t receive prenatal care during their first trimester and has a high percentage of children in poverty without insurance, more than 9%.
The AP analyzed figures from several federal government agencies in seven categories — metrics identified by several nonprofits and experts as essential to determining whether children get a healthy start.
Generally, states that had passed preemptive abortion bans or laws that greatly restrict access to abortion had the worst rankings. Alabama and Louisiana joined Mississippi as the top three states with the highest percentage of babies born with low birth weights. Texas, Indiana and Mississippi had the highest percentage of women receiving no prenatal care during their first trimester.
In response to AP’s findings, many conservative state lawmakers said women can give their newborns up for adoption and said they would support funding increases for foster-care programs. In Oklahoma, GOP Senate President Pro Tem Greg Treat said he would work to increase salaries for child-welfare workers and state money for adopting foster parents.
“There’s going to be a commitment there, but it won’t be a new commitment. It will be a continuing effort on our part,” he said.
Some Democratically controlled states with more permissive abortion laws also measured poorly in some categories.
New Mexico ranks third highest for the share of its children living in poverty, Delaware ranks fifth highest for the percentage of women who receive no early prenatal care and California is among the top five states — between Oklahoma and Arkansas — for the share of women and children on food stamps.
Those states are generally outliers. Overwhelmingly, the data show far more challenges for newborns, children and their parents in states that restrict abortion.
Abortion restrictions and troubling economic data aren’t directly linked, but finances are a major reason why women seek abortions, according to research by Diana Greene Foster, a professor of reproductive science at the University of California, San Francisco.
Children born to women who were denied an abortion are more likely to live in a household where there isn’t enough money for basic living expenses, her work has found.
Texas last year passed an unusual law that leaves enforcement of an abortion ban after six weeks to civilians — a law the Supreme Court largely left in place.
Maleeha Aziz, an organizer for the Texas Equal Access Fund, had an abortion when she was a 20-year-old college student, after birth control failed. She’s also experienced a condition called hyperemesis gravidarum, which causes persistent, extreme nausea and vomiting.
“I was a vegetable. I could not move,” said Aziz, who later had a daughter. “Pregnancy is not a joke. It is the hardest thing that a person’s body will ever go through.”
In Texas, 20% of women don’t get prenatal care in their first trimester, according to pregnancy-risk assessment data collected by the CDC in 2016, the most recent data available from that state. The lack of prenatal care increases the risk of the mother dying or delivering a baby with low birth weight.
Texas abortion foes also point to a program called Alternatives to Abortion. As with similar groups in other states, it funds pregnancy counseling, adoption services and classes about life skills, budgeting and parenting.
“This social service network is really critical in our mind to right now supporting pregnant women and expecting families,” said John Seago, the legislative director for Texas Right to Life.
Most such groups, known generally as crisis pregnancy centers, are not licensed to provide medical care.
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Lo is a former Associated Press data journalist. Also contributing were AP writers Sean Murphy in Oklahoma City; Casey Smith in Indianapolis; and Jamie Stengle in Dallas; and data journalist Linda Gorman in Boston. Former AP writers Iris Samuels in Helena, Montana, and Melinda Deslatte in Baton Rouge. Louisiana, also contributed.
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Fassett is a corps member for The Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues.
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Yet Trump still commands the loyalty of tens of millions of Americans. Even after four years of his ruinous regime, Trump won more votes in 2020 than he did in 2016; Sick societies produce sick leaders.
RELATED: Time for Merrick Garland to act: Trump can't get a pass on serious crimes over "politics"
I know that I am not alone in shaking my head, several times a week, and saying aloud, "Merrick Garland, what the hell are you waiting for?"
In an op-ed for Salon this week, Noah Bookbinder, president of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics, summed it up:
The sheer scope of Trump's likely criminality is unprecedented, as is its severity. It is hard to conceive of more serious crimes that a president could be involved in than illegally acting to interfere with the peaceful transfer of power, which is the cornerstone of a successful democracy. Investigating and seriously weighing prosecution would not be political under these conditions.
In fact, the failure to investigate and seriously consider prosecuting such egregious conduct would be inexplicable. Forgoing meritorious prosecutions for fear of political criticism is itself a political act, and one that would do grave damage to the republic. It would send the message that a president can do essentially anything without consequences. If Donald Trump regains the presidency, which he seems poised to try to do, he would most certainly heed this lesson and become still more brazen in illegal steps to consolidate his own power.
At his rally last Saturday in Michigan, Donald Trump again showed himself to be a danger to the safety and security of the American people, American democracy and American society. As has become habitual, the mainstream news media was largely if not almost entirely silent. In its recent coverage of Trump's rallies, the media has become more interested in mocking his followers and the size of his crowds than in calling attention to his threats of right-wing violence.
Donald Trump, like other members of the Republican-fascist movement, has become expert at stoking political and ethnic violence as a tool of political power. In a recent interview with Salon, political scientist Barbara Walter, author of "How Civil Wars Start," explains how Trump and allies such as Michael Flynn get away with "preaching violence":
If I were to show what Trump and Flynn are saying, their actual words, to the average American, they would say, "You're making that up, it can't be true." Thus we have a situation where these things are happening, but the information is not being shared with the general public, or if they are hearing what is happening then it is being distorted or not fully represented ...
Historically, the side that wants to do these horrible things and put themselves in a position of power, to lead a dictatorship or start a "race war" or commit acts of genocide — for example, to kill all the Jews in Europe — will spend a lot of time investing in propaganda because they understand that if they can control the narrative they can control the average citizen. That is exactly what is happening now in the United States. Experts and other people like us see the warning signs because we're paying attention and we're reading widely. Most Americans are not.
Predictably, at his rally last Saturday in Michigan, Donald Trump returned to his repeated Big Lie strategy with claims that the 2020 election was stolen — the clear implication being that he is still the "real" president and that his followers should do whatever is necessary to return him to power.
He wallowed in low-rent bigotry, racism and nativism, slurring Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib because of their names, which sound un-American to him and his followers. He claimed that Joe Biden and the Democrats are "destroying" America and that the country's cities are overrun with violent (black) criminals. He also could not resist his malignant narcissism and sense of victimhood, complaining about how "unfairly" he has been treated by the press.
These tired themes were just cover for his main thrust: threats of violence. Like other fascists and right-wing populists, Donald Trump personalizes the threat of violence for his followers, telling them that Black and brown people, Muslims, Democrats, "the left," LGBTQ people, migrants and refugees, and the Other more generally pose an existential threat to "real Americans" (meaning, of course, white right-wing Christians).
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The solution to such threats is preemptive violence. This is the same logic that was used to justify eliminationist violence and genocide in Yugoslavia, Rwanda and, of course, Nazi Germany.
In the alternate reality of Trump World, hordes of invaders are arriving daily with the goal of "replacing" real Americans, which of course means white people.
For example, Trump told his followers last Saturday that nonwhite immigrants and refugees are coming to America from the Middle East and elsewhere to take away their homes and communities. In the deranged alternate reality of TrumpWorld, hordes of invaders are arriving with the goal of "replacing" real Americans, which of course means white people. Although there are many minor variations, this "great replacement" theory has become common currency across the American right.
Trump also raged about "woke" leaders, "far-left gender theories" and "extremist" transgender "ideologies," aligning himself with the right movement that literally wants to make gay, lesbian or trans people into second-class citizens once again. This too is an encouragement of hate crimes and other violence against those deemed to be the Other in order to "defend" the American family by standing up for "parental rights."
The low point (among many) during Trump's speech last Saturday came when he told his followers, "The American people will not sit idly by and allow our children to be indoctrinated, segregated and mutilated by the lunatic left."
When a person's family and children are (apparently) threatened with such harm, the natural response is to do whatever is necessary to protect them. Trump is going beyond "mere" stochastic terrorism here. This should be understood as a direct threat of violence against the Democratic Party and its supporters. Such language and threats have already gotten people attacked, beaten and killed, and will continue to do so.
Again, the media did not widely report on Trump's incitements to violence.
All this is part of a larger cultural problem. Trumpism and American neofascism are a cult-like movement organized around a charismatic personality who gives his followers a sense of meaning in their lives. The cult also isolates followers and believers from "outsiders" who reject the "truth" by providing an alternative reality and belief system. Trumpism and contemporary right-wing politics more generally function as a political religion immune to outside facts and empirical reality, in which Donald Trump is a messiah or semi-divine figure.
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Trump's rally last Saturday began with an evangelical pastor offering this "prayer":
So we pray, father in heaven, we firmly believe that Donald J. Trump is current and true president of the United States…. Bless and protect him and his family from any physical, spiritual attacks and may his voice still the people to righteous action to bring godly men and women into elected office, in Michigan and across America. We declare that he will be back in office soon — very soon — in Jesus' name.
In total, Trumpism and Republican-fascism, like other authoritarian movements, creates and is sustained by a state of malignant normality. Psychiatrist and historian Robert Jay Lifton explains this phenomenon in his book "Losing Reality":
Donald Trump is a special kind of cultist. He is in no way totalistic — his beliefs can be remarkably fluid — nor is he the leader of a sealed-off cultic community. Rather, his cultism is inseparable from his solipsistic reality…. And in his way he has created a community of zealous believers who are geographically dispersed. A considerable portion of his base can be understood as cultists, as followers of a guru who is teacher, guide, and master. From my studies of cults and cultlike behavior, I recognize this aspect of Trump's relationship to his followers....
In recent work I have referred to "malignant normality," by which I mean the imposition of a norm of destructive or violent behavior, so that such behavior is expected or required of people…. [W]e have experienced a national malignant normality of our own: extensive lying and falsification, systemic corruption, ad hominem attacks on critics, dismissal of intelligence institutions and findings, rejection of climate change truth and of scientists who express them, rebukes of our closest international allies and embrace of dictators, and scornful delegitimization of the party of opposition. This constellation of malignant normality has threatened, and at times virtually replaced, American democracy.
The damage caused by the Age of Trump and what it unleashed upon America and the world is both a symptom of "malignant normality" and a factor that continues to nurture it. Joe Biden may be president, but malignant normality has not faded away. The disease is too great for any one person or president to vanquish.
Trump told his followers in Michigan that the "Democrat Party," with its "extremist sex and gender ideology ... is waging war on reality, war on science, war on children, war on women."
Trump's cult-like power over his followers and the larger neofascist movement is also maintained through the use of projection, gaslighting and other thought-control techniques. Last Saturday in Michigan, Trump told his followers that the "Democrat Party," with its "extremist sex and gender ideology ... is waging war on reality, war on science, war on children, war on women…. The Republican Party is now the party of American women and American children, and we will protect women in sports."
In reality as it actually exists, the Republican Party is, of course, exactly the opposite of Trump's claim. He and his followers literally live inside an alternate reality that would have impressed George Orwell, where up is down and down is up. People living within such an environment have lost the ability to know right from wrong, or to engage in other fact-based ethical decision-making.
As documented by social scientists, investigative reporters and others, the Republicans' embrace of the antisemitic QAnon conspiracy theory is now a central factor in this dynamic. A significant percentage of Republicans and Trump supporters actually believe that Democrats and liberals are part of a "globalist" movement that is kidnapping, torturing and killing children. These themes are no longer confined to the "fringe"; they are within the mainstream of the Republican Party and the larger white right.
In a democracy, it is supposedly the task of the free press to help the public better understand what is important, and in turn how to respond to it. Throughout the Age of Trump and beyond, the American news media has largely failed in this most basic responsibility: to inform the public about existential threats to democracy. Moreover, it appears very likely that editorial decisions have been made to not issue such warnings in any consistent way.
In a recent essay at Medium, Wajahat Ali offers this blunt truth: "Fascism will be welcomed and applauded by media institutions as long as it's profitable, helps with ratings, and grants them access to power."
We will miss media critic Eric Boehlert's bold truth-telling, at exactly the moment we so badly need it.
I'd like to close this essay with a tribute to the media critic (and former Salon writer) Eric Boehlert, a voice of clarity, wit and compassion who died tragically this week. In a recent issue of his newsletter Press Run, Boehlert addressed one of his signature issues: the American news media's massive failures in response to the Biden presidency:
The glaring disconnect between reality and how the press depicts White House accomplishments means a key question lingers: Why is the press rooting against Biden? Is the press either hoping for a Trump return to the White House, or at least committed to keeping Biden down so the 2024 rematch will be close and 'entertaining' for the press to cover? Is that why the Ginni Thomas insurrection story was politely marched off the stage after just a few days of coverage last week by the same news outlets that are now in year three of their dogged Hunter Biden reporting? ("ABC This Week" included 19 references to Hunter Biden [last weekend]) …. Biden is facing not just one organized opposition in the form of the GOP, but another in the form of the Beltway press corps ….
Whatever the justifications or rationalizations may be, the American news media and other prominent public voices are not protecting the American people from harm by refusing to report on Donald Trump and the white right's threats of violence. Rather, the media is actually aiding and abetting such forces, because to ignore those dangers and threats is to normalize them. Ultimately, fascism and other anti-human movements operate best in darkness. Too many in the media appear to have decided to look away, as if that will minimize the danger. They should be shining the light ever more brightly and sounding the alarm.
That's what Eric Boehlert was doing. We will miss his urgent truth-telling, at exactly the moment we so badly need it.
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Pampered pets are 'top dog' online - exploring the wonderful world of the 'petfluencer'
Pugs, likes and selfies - all in a day's work for a 'petfluencer'
For a while it felt as if there were more of us in our family.
We had been gatecrashed, seduced, bewitched - call it what you will - by a playful band of dogs; pugs to be precise.
First there was Pablo (thoroughly adorable) and then along came Stanley and Winston (unbearably cute).
This heart-melting trio neither belonged to nor lived with us but could be conjured up at the tap of a keyboard via their own social media channel.
Facilitating pets with an online following and supplying content to their legions of fans is all part of the package of modern pet ownership for many.
Almost a quarter of pet parents have created social media accounts for their furry friends, according to one survey of 2,000 cat and dog owners.
The research, from pet insurance provider ManyPets, found that more than a third of people with social media accounts for their pets set up the profiles to show off their beloved animals to the rest of the world.
And 89 per cent of owners said their pets have more followers than they do on social media, with the average cat or dog racking up 925 admirers each.
So perhaps there was an inevitability about how this would evolve into something larger - and more profitable - for some.
How much can a petfluencer earn?
Becoming a pet influencer or ‘petfluencer’ can be a big part of being a pet owner these days and the potential to monetise Fido’s popularity is huge.
“Creating a pet influencer channel is a fantastic way to share your furry friends with the world,” said Layla Flaherty, director & pet detective from the animal modelling and influencer agency, Urban Paws UK. “However, it can also be a lucrative business venture.
“We at Urban Paws UK have many petfluencers on our books, some of whom can earn thousands of pounds with every post, review, or story. It all depends on the size of their social media following.
“For example, some of our “micro” influencers, who have between 10,000 and 50,000 followers, can make between £200 - £1,000 per post. Those in the “macro” category (between 50,000 and 1m) will earn much more and if you’re a “mega” influencer (1m plus), then you’re looking at major financial earnings and bookings from only the highest-profile brand collaborations.”
A survey by Asda Money with 3,000 UK cat and dog owners completed last year found that 40 per cent of those who responded saying they follow social media pet accounts buy from brands recommended by other pet influencers.
It also revealed that of those in the UK who had set up some sort of social media account dedicated solely to their pets, 29 per cent had done so with the aim of trying to break into the pet influencer world.
Forty percent of Brits admitted to liking their dog more than their children - most of the time
That dogs hold a special place in the nation’s heart is undeniable - as is the affectionate place many occupy within the family.
They are revered as ‘man’s best friend’ but who knew this would stretch as far as usurping his offspring’s coveted crown of ‘favourite child’?
Forty percent of Brits admitted to liking their dog more than their children - most of the time - in one survey.
The research by greeting card marketplace, thortful, revealed 90 per cent said their dog is part of the family.
Given the film star exposure of some pets, it comes as no surprise that many seem to be living the Hollywood lifestyle, with 29 per cent of people saying their pets are the most pampered in the house, and 10 percent claiming they live a lifestyle the Kardashians would envy, Asda Money found.
They are also enjoying treats and gifts as well as attention.
According to the ManyPets research, almost half of owners said they spoil their dogs and mogs once a week or more with toys, deli snacks and new bedding.
Pets are benefitting from birthday parties and presents - many costing more than owners spend on some of their loved ones.
And 66 per cent consider their pet to be one of their best friends.
“It’s evident that pets are the nation’s pride and joy,” said Steven Mendel, CEO and co-founder of ManyPets. “Whether we’re showing them off on social media or throwing them a birthday party, our four legged-friends deserve the best.”
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(The Hill) — Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) has tested positive for COVID-19 and is in quarantine, her office announced Thursday morning.
Pelosi’s deputy chief of staff Drew Hammill announced Pelosi’s diagnosis in a statement, saying the Speaker is showing no symptoms associated with the virus.
“After testing negative this week, Speaker Pelosi received a positive test result for COVID-19 and is currently asymptomatic. The Speaker is fully vaccinated and boosted, and is thankful for the robust protection the vaccine has provided,” Hammill also wrote in a tweet.
“The Speaker will quarantine consistent with CDC guidance, and encourages everyone to get vaccinated, boosted and test regularly,” he said.
Pelosi was at the White House on Wednesday alongside President Joe Biden for the signing of a Postal Service reform bill, an event that also put her in close proximity to other party leaders, including Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.), House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) and House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-S.C.).
The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The announcement of her diagnosis came moments before she was scheduled to stage her weekly press conference in the Capitol, sending the gathered reporters scrambling to deliver the news. The press conference was quickly canceled.
The diagnosis also arrives as the House is preparing to leave Washington for a long 18-day recess around the Easter holiday. A number of lawmakers have scheduled overseas trips during the break, including Pelosi, who had reportedly planned to visit Taiwan on Sunday — a trip prompting threats of retaliation from Beijing.
Pelosi’s office has declined to confirm that trip, but Hammill on Thursday said a “planned Congressional delegation to Asia” has been postponed to an unspecified date.
Pelosi’s positive test comes as Democrats, after more than two years promoting strict COVID-19 public health precautions, are shifting away from those measures as the cases of the omicron variant recede around the country. From the White House, Biden is planning to remove controversial emergency restrictions on immigration, put in place by his predecessor, while Pelosi has recently relaxed mask mandates around the Capitol complex.
“We are moving past this pandemic,” Rep. Pete Aguilar (Calif.), vice chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, told reporters earlier this week.
Still, there are clear signs that the pandemic is far from over. A number of prominent policymakers, including several of Biden’s Cabinet secretaries, tested positive for COVID-19 following their attendance at Washington’s annual Gridiron Dinner over the weekend, which Pelosi did not attend.
And Democratic leaders are pressing hard for billions of dollars more in pandemic relief to boost testing, vaccinations and other precautionary measures — a bill that stalled in the Senate on Wednesday over Republican opposition to eliminating the migrant restrictions at the Southern border.
“This pandemic is not over,” Hoyer (D-Md.) told reporters Tuesday. “We’re still having people die, we’re still having people get sick. … And we can’t take our eye off the ball in making sure that we continue to help.”
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Bass Gods is an online audio distribution and music sharing platform founded and led by Chief Executive Officer Jerome Grace, Chief Operations Officer Randolph Francis and Chief Visionary Officer Kevon Polk.
The music industry has changed because of technological advances. Today, music creators should be able to provide their music to fans and listeners quickly and decisively, respecting the different ways in which each individual chooses to access it. Bass Gods is a digital service that will provide newly established musicians with the chance to establish a direct connection with their fans by allowing them to engage in real-time and live sessions through their platform.
Why choose Bass Gods?
Bass Gods will change the way we discover, listen to, and release music.The streaming service will allow invited artists to upload their music directly to Bass Gods, thereby bypassing any third-party aggregator/distributor (e.g.Tunecore). Listeners can sign up, create their accounts, and interact with artists – who are also Bass Gods users! Subscribers will be able to interactively stream music and purchase permanent digital downloads, merchandise, tickets to events, and more – directly from artists on Bass Gods.
Launching Date and Compatible Platforms:
The Bass Gods music streaming service will be launched in three phases. The first phase is named ‘Alpha’ and will be launched at the end of this summer of 2022. The Alpha phase will allow artists to upload their music directly to Bass Gods. The artists will also get an option to invite other artists to join Bass Gods. The Bass Gods app will be available for both Android and Apple devices and can be downloaded through respective app stores. The Bass Gods mobile app will be a replica of their website- which will allow artists to upload music and associated media directly from their mobile devices.
Bass Gods Membership Plans:
For Musicians:
The Bass Gods platform will feature two plans: A Free Plan and a Pro Plan. The Free Plan allows for only a limited number of uploads however, the Pro Plan gives artists unlimited uploads and other features.
For Listeners:
Bass Gods’ plans for listeners will be tiered as a Free Ad-Supported Plan. In the future- the founders of the Bass Gods have planned to launch a paid subscription plan that will provide listeners interactive access to artists catalogs of music without ads.
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City’s process follows the statewide redistricting that was completed in February
City of Minnetonka leaders have been working to reestablish ward and precinct boundaries and polling place locations.
Minnesota state law requires municipalities to redistrict after a national census, which occurred in 2020.
Several factors guide a city in mapping its precinct boundaries. The boundaries cannot divide federal census blocks or cross congressional legislative or ward lines. There must be a polling location for each precinct, and the polling place must be located within one mile of the precinct boundaries. Each polling place must also meet the Americans with Disabilities Act requirements for access.
Based on the 2020 census results, the Minnetonka City Council determined that the existing boundaries for Ward 1 and Ward 2 continue to satisfy the requirements, but the boundaries of Ward 3 and Ward 4 require an adjustment.
In the adjustment, a section of Ward 3 lying west of County Road No. 101, between Valley Cove Court on the north and Minnetonka Regional Trail on the south, will move into Ward 4. It is a section of 269 residents.
The city council voted March 21 to approve the changes. The council took the first step in this process earlier in March when it introduced an ordinance establishing the new ward boundaries, which divide the city’s population of nearly 53,800 into the four wards. After the adjustments, each ward will have a population of about 13,400 residents, and the city’s current number of precincts, 23, will be reduced to 21. Under the changes, Ward 1 will have six precincts with Wards 2, 3 and 4 each having five precincts.
“Staff does feel that due to the increase in absentee voting, both in person and through mail, that we are confident that those precinct sizes will accommodate voters nicely on election day,” said Becky Koosman, city clerk for Minnetonka.
The largest precinct size is Ward 2, Precinct A at 2,308 residents. Hennepin County recommends not having precincts larger than 3,500 residents.
Under the new plan, the designated voting precincts and polling places will be:
• Ward 1, Precinct A – Immaculate Heart of Mary, 13505 Excelsior Boulevard.
• Ward 1, Precinct B – Old Apostolic Lutheran Church, 5617 Rowland Road.
• Ward 1, Precinct C – Cross of Glory Baptist Church, 4600 Shady Oak Road.
• Ward 1, Precinct D – Destiny Hill Church, 13207 Lake Street Extension.
• Ward 1, Precinct E – Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Boulevard.
• Ward 1, Precinct F – Minnetonka Public Works Facility, 11522 Minnetonka Boulevard.
• Ward 2, Precinct A – Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Boulevard.
• Ward 2, Precinct B – St. David’s Episcopal Church, 13000 St. David’s Road.
• Ward 2, Precinct C – Oak Knoll Lutheran Church, 600 Hopkins Crossroad.
• Ward 2, Precinct D – Ridgedale Hennepin County Library, 12601 Ridgedale Drive.
• Ward 2, Precinct E – Royals Athletic Center, 2400 Lindbergh Drive.
• Ward 3, Precinct A – Ridgedale Hennepin County Library, 12601 Ridgedale Drive.
• Ward 3, Precinct B – Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Boulevard.
• Ward 3, Precinct C – Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 16023 Minnetonka Boulevard.
• Ward 3, Precinct D – St. Luke Presbyterian Church, 3121 Groveland School Road.
• Ward 3, Precinct E – Minnetonka United Methodist Church, 17611 Lake Street Extension.
• Ward 4, Precinct A – Ridgewood Church, 4420 County Road 101.
• Ward 4, Precinct B – Minnetonka School District Service Center, 5621 County Rd 101.
• Ward 4, Precinct C – All Saints Lutheran Church, 15915 Excelsior Boulevard.
• Ward 4, Precinct D – Redeemer Bible Church, 16031 Woodland Curve.
• Ward 4, Precinct E – Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Glen Lake, 5701 Eden Prairie Road.
A notice to registered voters regarding redistricting and any changes in their precinct polling place will be mailed at least 25 days before the Aug. 9 Primary Election.
“In early July, Hennepin county will send mailers to all residents with their new polling locations. So even if your locations will not change, you’ll still get a postcard from Hennepin County,” Koosman said. “We will be updating our website with all the voting information along with our changes to the ward maps. We will also be updating our Minnetonka Memo and sending that out in June and in July, and then we’ll also be sending out social media posts.”
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Italy-based Ghana forward, Emmanuel Gyasi has set sights on returning to the Black Stars ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
The in-form forward has been out of the team since June last year, missing the Africa Cup of Nations and the World Cup playoff against Nigeria.
Gyasi, who netted the winner for Spezia against Venezia over the weekend, said he is working hard for a possible return to the national team.
"I always work so hard to try to achieve my goals. I'm always trying to improve, in every game, in every training session,” he told Goal.
“So, I'll give it everything I have and if the coach thinks I can help the team, it would be fantastic to be called up. I would be so happy. But even if I don't get to go to Qatar, I'll still support the team from home. It wouldn't be a problem."
Emmanuel Gyasi has been Spezia's livewire this season, netting five goals in 31 games as the Eagles drift away from the drop in the Italian Serie A.
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DEA warns of 'nationwide spike' of fentanyl-related mass overdoses across US
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration warned law enforcement agencies from coast to coast about a concerning spike of "mass-overdose events" involving the deadly and highly-addictive drug fentanyl.
These mass-overdose events, which are defined as three or more overdoses occurring close together and at the same location, have happened in at least seven U.S. cities in recent months — resulting in 58 overdoses and 29 deaths, the DEA warned in a letter on Wednesday.
The letter, which was addressed to local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, noted recent mass overdose cases in:
- Wilton Manors, Florida
- Austin, Texas
- Cortez, Colorado
- Commerce City, Colorado
- Omaha, Nebraska
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Washington, D.C.
Such events have been driven by fentanyl, which is found in all 50 U.S. states. Drug traffickers are "driving addiction" and increasing profits by mixing fentanyl with other illicit drugs, such as cocaine and fake prescription pills, DEA Administrator Anne Milgram warned in a statement.
"Tragically, many overdose victims have no idea they are ingesting deadly fentanyl, until it’s too late," Milgram said.
COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO - FEBRUARY 21: A small child plays in the window at the North Range Crossings apartments on Feb. 21, 2022, in Commerce City, Colorado. Five people were found dead inside an apartment, seen in the photo on the top floor of the
The DEA highlighted scenarios in which mass-overdose events have been reoccurring, such as when drug dealers sell their product as "cocaine," when it actually contains fentanyl — or when drug dealers sell pills designed to appear nearly identical to legitimate prescriptions but are actually fake pills containing fentanyl.
Last month, police in Ohio warned specifically about seized pills made of fentanyl and cocaine but disguised to look like Tylenol or other over-the-counter medication.
"This is creating a frightening nationwide trend where many overdose victims are dying after unknowingly ingesting fentanyl," the DEA said in its warning letter.
What is fentanyl?
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that can be up to 100 times stronger than morphine, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.
Pharmaceutical fentanyl was developed for pain management treatment of cancer patients and applied in a patch on the skin. But because of its powerful opioid properties, it has helped drive the nation’s drug overdose epidemic.
The CDC estimates that in the 12-month period ending in October 2021, more than 105,000 Americans died of drug overdoses. Approximately 66% of those deaths were related to synthetic opioids like fentanyl.
FILE IMAGE - A person shoots up a mix of heroin and fentanyl on a street on July 19, 2021, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
In 2021, the U.S. suffered more fentanyl-related deaths than gun-related and auto-related deaths combined, the DEA said.
"Fentanyl poisonings are at an all-time high," Minnehaha County Sheriff Mike Milstead, the South Dakota chair of the Drug Enforcement Committee, said in a statement. "These are not isolated incidents. These are happening in every state and every county in America, leaving behind grieving families."
Milstead added how fentanyl poisonings are "part of a strategic maneuver by the cartels and it must be stopped."
RELATED: US Coast Guard seizes $20 million in cocaine during bust near Puerto Rico
The DEA said it has been working diligently to trace mass-overdose events back to local drug trafficking organizations and international cartels responsible for the surging domestic supply of fentanyl. This week, officials announced the arrest of two alleged traffickers in Orange County, California, who had enough fentanyl to kill 4.7 million people. The district attorney’s office noted how a lethal dose of fentanyl is as little as 2 milligrams.
Nationwide, the DEA has seized almost 2,000 pounds of fentanyl and one million fake pills just in the first three months of 2022.
"Last year, DEA seized more than 15,000 pounds of fentanyl—four times the amount seized in 2017—which is enough to kill every American," the agency said.
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Suspect gets away with cigarettes, cash in Green Bay gas station robbery
Published: Apr. 7, 2022 at 10:05 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hours ago
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Police are investigating the robbery of a gas station on Green Bay’s west side.
At 7:19 a.m., officers were called to the Citgo U Pump at 1233 Velp Ave.
A suspect fled the scene before officers arrived. A perimeter was established and K-9 track was set up, but police could not locate the suspect.
Police say the suspect got away with cigarettes and cash.
No injuries were reported.
Police viewed surveillance video and attached the images in this story.
If you have information, call Green Bay Police, 920-448-3208. If you’d like to remain anonymous, call 920-432-STOP (7867). You may also submit a tip online at www.432stop.com.
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CANBERA (dpa-AFX) - The euro climbed against its major counterparts in the European session on Thursday, erasing its early losses, after minutes from the European Central Bank's March policy meeting showed that several policymakers observed that the current high level of inflation and its persistence warranted immediate further steps towards monetary policy normalization.
Members argued that the three forward guidance conditions for an upward adjustment of the key ECB interest rates had either already been met or were very close to being met, the minutes from the bank's March 9-10 showed.
'The most appropriate timing of a first upward adjustment of the ECB's key interest rates should be determined by the Governing Council in the light of all available data and other considerations such as prevailing financial market conditions.'
Members viewed that a longer period of above-target inflation would lead to an increased risk of an upward unanchoring of longer-term inflation expectations.
'The Governing Council could no longer afford to look through higher inflation, even if it was driven by an adverse supply shock.'
ECB policymakers agreed that the pace of net purchases previously agreed was not needed, reflecting the developments in the inflation outlook and the favourable financing conditions, the minutes showed.
According to the minutes, some members opted to set a firm end date for APP net purchases during the summer and not to make that date conditional on unfolding events, paving the way for a possible rate rise in the third quarter of this year in the light of the deterioration in the inflation outlook.
Data from Eurostat showed that Eurozone retail sales grew less than expected in February as the decline in food sales deepened.
Retail sales rose 0.3 percent month-on-month in February, slightly faster than the 0.2 percent increase in January. However, sales were slower than the expected growth of 0.6 percent.
Data from Destatis showed that Germany industrial production grew unexpectedly in February.
Industrial output grew 0.2 percent month-on-month in February, confounding expectations for a fall of 0.2 percent. Nonetheless, this was slower than the revised 1.4 percent increase posted in January.
The currency has been trading higher against its key counterparts in the Asian session.
The euro touched a 2-day high of 1.0938 against the greenback, up from more than a 4-week low of 1.0865 seen at 5:25 am ET. The pair had closed Wednesday's deals at 1.0891. The euro is seen finding resistance around the 1.12 mark.
After falling to a 2-day low of 134.42 at 5:25 am ET, the euro firmed to a 3-day high of 135.50 against the yen. The pair was worth 134.84 when it ended deals on Wednesday. Next key resistance for the euro is likely seen around the 137.00 level.
Preliminary data from the Cabinet Office showed that Japan's leading index declined to the lowest level in five months in February.
The leading index, which measures the future economic activity, fell to 100.9 in February from 102.5 in January.
The euro edged up to 1.0198 against the franc, following a drop to 1.0146 at 4:20 am ET. At Wednesday's close, the pair was valued at 1.0158. The euro is likely to face resistance around the 1.045 region, if it gains again.
Data from the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs showed that Switzerland's unemployment rate decreased marginally in March.
The unemployment rate fell to a seasonally adjusted 2.2 percent in March from 2.3 percent in February. This was in line with economists' forecast.
The euro moved up to a 2-day high of 0.8365 against the pound, rising from a fresh 2-week low of 0.8314 it touched at 4:35 am ET. The euro-pound pair had finished yesterday's trading session at 0.8333. Should the euro strengthens further, it is likely to test resistance around the 0.86 region.
Survey data from the Llyods Bank subsidiary Halifax showed that UK house prices grew at the fastest pace in six months in March to hit a new record high.
House prices gained 1.4 percent in March from February, when prices were up 0.8 percent. This was the fastest growth since September.
The euro regained ground against the kiwi, hitting a 3-day high of 1.5863. At yesterday's trading close, the pair was quoted at 1.5738. The euro may challenge resistance around the 1.62 mark.
The euro climbed to 3-day highs of 1.4615 against the aussie and 1.3750 against the loonie, from Wednesday's closing values of 1.4498 and 1.3659, respectively. Further rally may take the euro to resistance levels of around 1.49 against the aussie and 1.39 against the loonie.
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tests positive for COVID-19
SACRAMENTO - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tested positive for COVID-19, her deputy chief of staff Drew Hammill tweeted Thursday.
This positive test comes after testing negative earlier in the week, Hammill said.
Hammill added on Twitter that a planned congressional delegation to Asia, led by Pelosi, will be postponed to a later date not yet announced.
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In the spring, one’s fancy turns to thoughts of golf.
English poet Alfred Lord Tennyson might not have been very long off the tee or deadly on a putting green. But if he were here today, he might be writing about the love that abounds for the sport that involves chasing a little (and usually white) ball.
With spring bringing more nice days to Polk County, interest in hitting the links is starting to increase.
And, when the Masters returns April 7-10 in Augusta, Georgia, golf fever tends to rise even higher.
A couple of local courses already are noticing an upturn in players.
“When we had that first nice day a week or so ago, we were packed most of the day,” said Tim Tarpley, owner of Cross Creek Golf Course.
“Winter play was a little slow,” said Bill Mulholland, pro shop manager at Dallas Golf Club, “but the last two weeks, with the weather drying out, we’ve been basically full every day.”
And Oak Knoll Golf Course, which closed in the winter, was hoping to re-open for public play very soon, “probably this week if it dries out,” co-owner Scott Hicks said.
Many courses in Oregon and elsewhere have experienced a climb in play during the past two years, when the pandemic limited opportunities for sports, exercise and more. Golf was one activity that still could be played, either solo or with friends, as it could be done while social distancing.
Assuming that COVID-19 doesn’t surge again, area courses will see this spring and summer if the momentum in their business continues.
The pandemic “increased our play probably 20 percent,” Mulholland said.
“We’ve changed every way we run the business,” Tarpley said, adding that Cross Creek had to add to its fleet of golf carts and schedule extra workers.
“The number of rounds have gone way, way up,” Tarpley said. “We had a lot of new customers.”
The new clientele even translated into more golf cart accidents, he noted.
“We used to get one every five years. Now we’re getting two or three a year,” he said.
Golfers were more likely to brave the elements during the pandemic, Mulholland said.
“When the weather’s nice and then it isn’t so nice, people often say, ‘We can’t golf in that,’” he said. “But in Oregon, if you don’t golf in the rain, you don’t golf.”
Dallas Golf Club’s nine-hole, par-31 course, which opened in 1990, opens for play at 7:30 a.m. The last tee time is 5 p.m. The layout measures about 1,815 yards, and the facility has pitching and putting greens and a driving range, although the range is “in rough shape,” Mulholland said, because freezing temperatures brought down “most of the nets.” The owner, Wilson Golf Enterprises, is debating whether to replace the nets or use that land for RV parking, he added.
Cross Creek has 18 holes that can stretch to 6,918 yards, with a par of 72. Tim and Kathee Tarpley bought the property in 1996, then built the course and opened nine holes in May 1998. The driving range and new clubhouse came in 2003. The back nine opened in 2005.
The course has rolling hills, mostly wide fairways, some sand and Cross Creek, which golfers must cross on Nos. 1, 8, 10, 11 and 18 (twice on the par-5 finishing hole).
“We get golfers from other courses” during inclement months, Tim Tarpley said, “because we have a lot of good drainage.”
Cross Creek also has a practice putting green and clubhouse with limited menu, including sandwiches and hot dogs.
Cross Creek opens at 6:30 a.m.
Scott Hicks and co-owner/wife Karla are in their fifth year at Oak Knoll. The course has been around for nearly 100 years, and Scott Hicks said the big change for the start of this season is that the front nine will “go back to the original, 1926 nine holes.”
That includes the interesting, 115-yard fifth hole, which has “probably the smallest green in the state,” he said, a surface that is about 15 feet wide and 20 feet long.
The fifth hasn’t played this way since the late 1980s, he said.
Once the grounds dry out further, the back nine will open, giving Oak Knoll golfers 18 holes at about 5,876 yards from the white tees, at a par-72.
The course will be open from 7 a.m. till dark.
Oak Knoll has a driving range and putting green, and the food service for golfers will feature a unique drive-through concessions through wide, garage doors on each side of the pro shop. The doors will allow players to pull in and get something to eat or drink between nines. As of last week, Oak Knoll was waiting to get the doors that will open the pro shop to the patio, Karla Hicks said.
The on-site restaurant is being used only for events, including weddings and parties. The state of work and employment is a factor in that, the Hicks said. “It’s really hard to get good help,” Scott Hicks said.
Karla Hicks said the goal for golfers at Oak Knoll is that they have a good time and have the time to learn and enjoy the game.
“We want it to be a place where a new player can come out and have fun,” she said. “We’re a little different than a lot of courses these days. We tell players to not feel stressed and to take their time, let others play through and don’t feel in a hurry. We want you to actually learn to play. It’s an experience, not just a golf game.”
Oak Knoll also has become known for a different type of golf – disc golf. The disc golf course there gets year-round play and tournament action during the more peak months.
“Disc golfers are here rain or shine,” Karla Hicks said.
Disc golf can be played on the golf course when it is closed to golf, and “in summer the play changes to outside of the course so the two aren’t overlapping,” she said.
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Cwm LLC purchased a new position in shares of First Trust Cloud Computing ETF (NASDAQ:SKYY – Get Rating) during the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund purchased 24,753 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,582,000.
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in SKYY. Scotia Capital Inc. grew its holdings in shares of First Trust Cloud Computing ETF by 0.4% during the 3rd quarter. Scotia Capital Inc. now owns 24,269 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,557,000 after purchasing an additional 89 shares during the last quarter. Concorde Asset Management LLC boosted its position in First Trust Cloud Computing ETF by 4.7% during the third quarter. Concorde Asset Management LLC now owns 2,254 shares of the company’s stock valued at $237,000 after buying an additional 101 shares during the period. International Assets Investment Management LLC grew its stake in shares of First Trust Cloud Computing ETF by 4.2% during the third quarter. International Assets Investment Management LLC now owns 3,332 shares of the company’s stock valued at $351,000 after buying an additional 133 shares during the last quarter. Provident Wealth Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of First Trust Cloud Computing ETF by 1.9% in the third quarter. Provident Wealth Management LLC now owns 7,235 shares of the company’s stock worth $762,000 after buying an additional 136 shares during the period. Finally, Valmark Advisers Inc. lifted its stake in shares of First Trust Cloud Computing ETF by 5.6% in the 3rd quarter. Valmark Advisers Inc. now owns 2,696 shares of the company’s stock valued at $284,000 after acquiring an additional 142 shares during the last quarter.
SKYY opened at $87.43 on Thursday. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $88.10 and its 200 day simple moving average is $100.32. First Trust Cloud Computing ETF has a 1 year low of $76.80 and a 1 year high of $119.99.
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WASHINGTON, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Riverside Research announces over $53.9M in TCV contract wins in the first quarter (Q1) of 2022. The contracts make up new and follow-on work for the Department of Defense (DoD) and intelligence community customers and demonstrate Riverside Research's position as an important national security partner for the federal government.
The Arlington, Virginia-based not-for-profit research institute reports that these research and development contracts will provide customers with key support in the areas of software engineering, systems engineering and commercial ISR. As an established leader in national security, defense, and intelligence, these new wins represent the continual growth of the company's impact to the missions supported. Through Riverside Research's R&D Open Innovation Concept, the organization continues development of innovative technology and solutions crucial to national security.
"These new research programs expand our capabilities with current customers and extend our reach to support new missions" says Dr. Jeff Druessel, Vice President of Business Development.
"This expanded reach demands the right talent to support our customer's most critical needs," says Riverside Research Chief Operations Officer Alka Bhave. "We're working diligently to pivot our company operations in order to provide the best support for our growing posture."
About Riverside Research
Riverside Research is a not-for-profit organization advancing scientific research in the interest of national security. Through the company's Open Innovation Center (OIC), it invests in multi-disciplinary research and development and encourages collaboration to accelerate innovation and advance science. Research areas include: AI/ML, Secure and Resilient Systems, Optics, Electromagnetics, Commercial ISR, and Collection Planning. Learn more at www.riversideresearch.org.
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The following is a roundup of obituaries published on SILive.com. Viewing times and guestbooks can be found here.
Gerard Gallagher, 73, of Midland Beach, has died. Gerard began his career in the NYPD but was the proudest of his time in the FDNY as a firefighter. Starting out in the Lower East Side, Engine 17 and Ladder 18, then moving on to Engine 166 and Ladder 86 on Staten Island. Gerard also worked for Homeland Security on a counter-terrorism task force and, most recently, as security for Calvin Klein. He will be remembered as a loving husband and best friend to his children. He will also be remembered for his delicious cooking, deep kindness, and fantastic sense of humor.
Maureen Donohue, a longtime resident of Staten Island, has died. Maureen attended the Cathedral School and later Staten Island College, where she earned a B.A. in English Literature. Maureen worked for years at the Willowbrook Center for Children with Developmental Disabilities, where she focused on older patients and provided them with love, dignity, and care. She later moved on to a career as a Corporate Trust Manager at Chase Manhattan Bank for 18 years. Maureen is survived by her three children, Eva, Sheila, and Andrea Lewandowski, sons-in-law – Nathan Thompson and Louis Siegel, and grandchildren, Sofia, David, Alex, and Matthew. She will be remembered as a prolific artist who never failed to convey a love of life, art, music, justice, and compassion.
Barbara Friberg, 85, of Little Silver, NJ, has died. Born in New York, Barbara and her husband Robert raised four children and resided on Staten Island for 50 years. They enjoyed traveling and attending the activities of their children. Barbara possessed a natural talent for painting on canvas and, as her friends would say, a natural talent for shopping too. Barbara is predeceased by her parents, John and Florence Coleman, sister Gail Candrilli, and her husband of 56 years, Robert. She joins her two children, Kenneth and Nancy. She is survived by her two sons, Keith and Robert, and his wife, Denise.
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Russell Cannizzaro, 85, devoted husband, father, and grandfather of Staten Island, passed away on April 5, 2022.
Julia D’Onofrio, 90, who loved to cook -- especially her Sunday dinners for her family -- and who was loved instantly by everyone who met her and described as the “sweetest lady,” died March 31, 2022.
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COLBERT COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — Three people were arrested following a search warrant in Colbert County, according to law enforcement officials.
The Colbert County Sheriff’s Office, Colbert County Drug Task Force and the Sheffield Police Department all served a search warrant at a home on Wood Avenue in Sheffield on Tuesday.
It was during that search that authorities say they uncovered 10 ounces of ICE, seven ounces of marijuana, nine guns and over 100 assorted pills. They also found a 1999 Harley Davidson motorcycle that was reported stolen out of Tuscumbia.
Law enforcement also seized $5,455.
51-year-old Dennis Wayne McPherson, 51-year-old Diane Lee McPherson and 55-year-old Roger Allan Jakee were taken into custody.
All three now face charges of trafficking illegal drugs and unlawful possession of marijuana. No bond has been set.
Authorities say more charges are expected to be presented to a grand jury.
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The wild story of how Black Panther leader Huey P. Newton was able to elude a nationwide manhunt and escape to Cuba while being pursued into exile by the FBI is being turned into a TV series for Apple.
The streamer has ordered six-part limited series The Big Cigar.
Moonlight and The Eddy star André Holland is in talks to star as Newton and the series comes from Claws showrunner Janine Sherman Barrois, Don Cheadle, Jim Hecht, Joshuah Bearman and Warner Bros. TV.
The series is based on the eponymous Playboy magazine article from Bearman, who will also serve as executive producer.
It tells how Newton escaped to Cuba to avoid prosecution for murder with the help of Bert Schneider, the Hollywood producer behind Easy Rider, as well as a few other celebrity radicals.
Jim Hecht, who co-created HBO’s Winning Time, writes and exec produces, based on a story that he created with Bearman.
The duo have had the project in the works for over a decade, having previously sold the rights to Sony Pictures-based producer Matt Tolmach with Little Miss Sunshine’s Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris attached to direct a feature version.
Sherman Barrois will serve as showrunner and exec produce with Don Cheadle on board to direct and exec produce the first two episodes.
It is produced by Warner Bros. Television, where Sherman Barrois and her Folding Chair Productions are under an overall deal.
Joshua Davis and Arthur Spector, through their production company Epic, a division of Vox Media Studios, also exec produce.
It marks the second collaboration between Epic, the publishing and production venture founded by Bearman and Davis, and Apple TV+ after the two companies worked together on Little America from Kumail Nanjiani, Emily V. Gordon, Lee Eisenberg, Alan Yang, and Siân Heder.
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Interstate 12 East closed Thursday morning due to an accident involving a commercial motor vehicle, officials said.
The interstate closed at mile marker 31 before Albany around 9 a.m., the Department of Transportation said on Twitter.
Congestion has reached 12 miles, as of 10 a.m.
Drivers are encouraged to take U.S. 190 as an alternate route.
Several people were taken to hospitals with what one LSP spokesperson described as serious injuries.
Authorities did not indicate when they believe the interstate will reopen.
Troopers are investigating a multi-vehicle serious injury crash involving a commercial motor vehicle on I-12 east near the Livingston Parish / Tangipahoa Parish line. Traffic is backed up for several miles. Please use the alternate route of US 190. https://t.co/3GNii7kLxI
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# Erynnis fuscida\neliptera - Elpaanvitonisossiittijönti (Bastone-jytätinju) on saippuanmustin värinen jontillikasvilieniin kuuluva sukusedissä muistuttaven lampaskettien. Lehdessä särkee paksun rintamanäylönsillen ovat tuntumaton l # アフガンシカッフサザ\n\n株 フィツーソイフェラの樓本社の本鶏事物が瓠を时で奕くと そのごくき てんりえだもあっでこころにつねまさらすもほどほふはこすほをよなげほでまがねて�� REEDVILLE, Va. (AP) — While friendly close contact is essential to dolphin social bonds, sharing space and air can also quickly spread disease.
To track a virus outbreak among East Coast dolphins, scientists are tracing the social networks of these playful animals in the Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay.
Scientists say a highly contagious and lethal virus called cetacean morbillivirus is one of the biggest threats to dolphins and whales worldwide.
According to the Associated Press, the disease is like measles in humans. The disease first spread among the animal from 2013 to 2015.
That outbreak caused more than 1,600 dolphins to wash ashore on beaches along the East Coast from New York to Florida, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the news outlet reported.
The virus killed an estimated 20,000 dolphins during that time period.
Human disruptions to marine habitats, including chemical and plastic pollution, boat noise and warming temperatures, weaken marine mammals' immune systems, leaving them more vulnerable to disease.
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Report: Half of college grads leaving state
Published 10:34 am Thursday, April 7, 2022
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As of 2020, only half of all Mississippi’s public university graduates worked in the state three years after leaving college.
Further, according to a report released today by State Auditor Shad White’s office, data trends show a growing number of college graduates choose to leave Mississippi as time passes.
If the trends continue without being addressed, Mississippi’s “brain drain” is likely to worsen even as the state spends hundreds of millions of dollars each year on its public universities.
“This is a critical issue for Mississippi. As State Auditor, I wanted to understand how much we’re spending on university students and how many are staying here,” said White, “but as a Mississippian, I’m concerned about more than just the cost to taxpayers.”
In addition to showing the percentage of college graduates leaving Mississippi soon after graduation, today’s report also shows which universities and general degree programs are best and worst at producing future Mississippi residents. The report also shows where in the state our public college graduates have been most likely to work after leaving a public university in Mississippi.
“Brain drain forces us to ask questions like, ‘Will our state have enough nurses and doctors to care for the elderly in coming years? Are we keeping the future entrepreneurs who will build Mississippi businesses? Will grandparents be able to see their grandkids grow up?’” said White. “These questions show why brain drain is important to everyone.”
The report was produced after State Auditor Shad White requested data from the State Longitudinal Data System (SLDS)—a state-funded resource designed to evaluate workforce and education strategies in terms of real outcomes, such as entrance into employment, wages, and skill gains. The National Strategic Planning and Analysis Research Center (NSPARC) conducted data analysis on behalf of SLDS.
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CEOs of oil companies were on the hot seat during a congressional hearing.
"Some of our witnesses today have stated publicly that their focus is not on helping American families or on fueling America's economy. It's enriching their shareholders," said Rep. Diana DeGette.
House Democrats grilled the company heads Wednesday on why gasoline prices remain high, even though prices have dropped for crude oil.
Crude makes up at least half the price of what consumers pay at the pump.
"We do not control the market price of crude oil or natural gas, nor our refined products like gasoline and diesel fuel," said Devon Energy CEO Rick Muncrief.
"No single company sets the price of oil or gasoline. The markets establish the price based on available supply," said Exxon CEO Darren Woods. "We need more supply."
But Democrats insisted waving away the problem as one of supply and demand wasn't a good enough explanation.
"We're here to get answers from the big oil companies about why they're ripping off the American people," Rep. Frank Pallone said.
Rather, they claimed oil companies aren't putting more product on the market, but rather rewarding shareholders and giving CEOs rewards.
"The American people are not getting a $4 million raise," Rep. Nanette Barragan said. "They're not having their pay doubled. And what's happening is, they are feeling the pinch."
Republicans complained that the problem is President Biden's fault and that the federal government should do more to encourage domestic drilling.
"Rather than deflect blame, President Biden should consider his own culpability for higher energy prices thanks to his relentless pursuit of policies that discourage domestic energy production," Rep. Morgan Griffith said.
But even if the oil companies did what Republicans want, which is to open up the petroleum spigot, production efforts would take time and it would be questionable whether that lowers prices.
"It would take 18-24 months to add any meaningful, incremental production," Pioneer CEO Scott Sheffield said.
Energy analysts say the hearing offered more about mid-term election politics than policy changes.
"I think they should open the meeting by playing Madonna's song 'Vogue,' where she sings 'strike a pose' because this is all about posturing. You know, they know they're not going to take any steps that will make any difference," said Energy Policy Research Foundation Fellow Michael Lynch.
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Jim Martin, CEO Dundalk Stadium presents to Tina McGrane and Patrick Malone following her 1000th win at the track courtesy of Jetts Doyle
Friday 1st April
Race 1 : POWER STATION in 21.82 owned & trained by MR. BRIAN ROBINSON
Race 2 : OLD FORT PEDRO in 21.47 owned & trained by MR. TONY TEAGUE
Race 3 : DROMRICH KITTY in 21.79 owned by MR. DAVID BYRNE & trained by JOHN DURRIGAN
Race 4 : JETTS DOYLE in 29.56 owned by MR. STEPHEN CARROLL & trained by TINA MCGRANE
Race 5 : MUCHO MACHO FRED in 21.90 owned & trained by MR. SEAN HAGAN and MR. EAMON DEVLIN
Race 6 : MARTINSTOWN BEST in 29.39 owned & trained by MR. RORY MCCONNELL
Race 7 : ABBEYSIDE DANNY in 21.31 owned by MR. DON HAYES & trained by FRANK COURTNEY
Race 8 : INNFIELD TOMMY in 28.87 owned & trained by MR. CONNOR BYRNE
Saturday 2nd April
Race 1 : MEMPHIS KING in 22.00 owned & trained by MR. MICHAEL FARRELL
Race 2 : PRIME EVENT in 29.61 owned by MR. DANIEL KERR and trained by MICHAEL TAGGART
Race 3 : QUAY PEPE in 22.35 owned & trained by MR. PATRICK KERR and MR. PHILIP KERR
Race 4 : BARNHILL JACK in 29.24 owned & trained by MR. VAL ROGERS
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Cement work underway at Topaz skate park in Victoria
Victoria's latest skate park is starting to take shape at Topaz Park.
Right now the contractor, New Line Skateparks, is doing something called “shotcrete.”
It’s the process of spraying concrete with high-velocity air to stack cement onto the park's vertical features.
The crew is about halfway through the concrete work, with about 3 more weeks to go.
Once complete, the park will have a full-size competition bowl, a zone for beginners and intermediate riders, and some state-of-the-art features.
“We actually have some really neat art features being integrated in the park,” said New Line site manager Bradley Prince.
“They will be interactive of sorts, so there will be censors within some coping that will detect the movement of skaters or users, and will react with different lighting or different cues,” Prince added. “(It’s) some stuff I’ve never seen in skate parks before, so I would absolutely call this a state-of-the-art project.”
Once the concrete is finished, the crew will begin grading and detailing along with some landscaping before the park opens this summer.
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Danbury Man Admits To Child Exploitation Offense
A Fairfield County man has pleaded guilty to one count of sexual exploitation of a child after meeting a 14-year-old online and driving to another state to pick her up and bring her to his home.
Wayne Marcell, age 36, of Danbury, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, April 5 in Bridgeport, said Leonard C Boyle, US Attorney for the District of Connecticut.
According to court documents and statements made in court, in April 2021, a 14-year-old girl in Georgia met Robert Fyke, of Lubbock, Texas, on an online video/chat platform. Fyke and the minor victim then used Kik and other social media platforms to communicate.
In May 2021, Fyke drove from Texas to Georgia, picked up the minor victim, and drove her back to Lubbock. The minor victim resided with Fyke for approximately four weeks, and Fyke produced sexually explicit images of the victim, court documents show.
While living with Fyke, the minor victim began communicating with Marcell on video games and social media platforms. In June 2021, Marcell paid an individual $2,000 to drive the minor victim from Texas to Illinois. Marcell then drove from Connecticut to Illinois, picked up the minor victim, and brought her to his home in Danbury, court documents reveal.
Marcell engaged in multiple illicit sexual acts with the minor victim, and took photos and videos of the sexual abuse, the US Attorney's Office said.
Marcell has been detained since his arrest on related state charges in June 2021.
At sentencing, which is not scheduled, Marcell faces a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 15 years and a maximum term of imprisonment of 30 years.
Fyke pleaded guilty to a related charge in the Northern District of Texas and, was sentenced to 30 years in prison.
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The Irish Government has approved the drafting of legislation, the Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Bill 2022, in order to transpose the EU directive on Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers, which Ireland is required to transpose into law by 25 December 2022, to come into effect from 25 June 2023.
The legislation will create a new civil litigation mechanism whereby a designated "qualified entity" may act as the claimant party on behalf of consumers in a domestic or cross-border representative action against a trader for the alleged breach of one of the provisions of specified EU and Irish consumer protection law, that harms or may harm the collective interests of consumers. The specified EU and Irish consumer protection law is broad in scope, capturing laws relating to travel, food safety, health, data protection, financial services, prospectuses, energy and telecommunication.
An organisation which represents the collective interests of consumers, provided it meets minimum criteria and standards, may apply to the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to be designated as a qualified entity, in order to bring a representative action in Ireland or in other EU Member States. A qualified entity may seek injunctive relief and redress measures. In Ireland, representative actions will be brought before the High Court.
Qualified entities may join together on a cross-border basis to bring a single representative action in several Member States.
While there are existing multi-party litigation avenues available in Ireland through for example test cases and representative actions they are narrow in scope and application. This legislation, once enacted, will have broader application and will bring procedural efficiencies and certainty to actions for alleged mass harm of consumers.
The government have sought to distinguish the regime from class action litigation in the US, noting that only certain, non-specified, non-profit entities will be able to take a case. There will also be a number of safeguards within the proposed legislation to protect against frivolous and opportunistic claims, including cost orders, a requirement for transparency on funding, scrutiny of potential conflicts of interest, the dismissal of manifestly unfounded cases and settlements requiring court approval.
We will continue to monitor developments and will provide a further update once the Bill is published.
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Gitta, Kasonko promise huge Uganda Cup upsets
What you need to know:
Football. Vipers will face Wakiso Giants in the quarterfinals of the 48th edition of the Stanbic Uganda Cup following draws conducted yesterday. But the Purple Sharks are not fazed and will hope to make it to the semis at the expense of the defending champions.
The business stage of the Stanbic Uganda Cup served explosive and dicey quarterfinal draws yesterday.
Last year’s winners Vipers and runners up Bul were kept apart but each handed a daunting opponent.
Roberto Oliveira’s two-time winners Vipers will descend on Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium in Wakiso to extinguish Wakiso Giants’ ambitions expecting nothing less than a tug of war.
Much has changed since the Venoms, now leading the StarTimes Uganda Premier League table with a seven-point margin, decimated the Purple Sharks 5-0 at the St Mary’s Stadium-Kitende in October.
In came coach Alex Gitta who added a fighting layer and unpredictability to Wakiso Giants’ cause and they now occupy the seventh slot on the log with eyes fixed on winning their maiden knockout trophy.
“I will be meeting Vipers for the first time in the capacity of head coach. Vipers is such a great team who happen to be the defending champions of this trophy and on good form as of now so between now and April 24 a lot can happen,” Gitta told Monitor.
He believes Vipers, mighty as they seem, can fall at Wakisha Stadium, if his team employs the right tactics and stay steadfast.
“The battle of the day will be on who will win the midfield battle.We shall be working towards that and seeing how we can deny supply to their forward line,” he revealed.
Vipers has supplied a host of players like Alex Komakeck, Tom Masiko and Rahmat Senfuka to Wakiso Giants over time and Gitta believes their influence and performance on match day might impact the result.
Bul still hurt by 8-1 shame
The laws of the game barred Bul skipper George Kasonko, then a new recruit from Busoga United, to partake in the one sided final last year that Vipers won 8-1 at Fufa Technical Centre-Njeru.
“We still think of the result and work hard to erase the memory.
We respect SC Villa but they should know we are determined to try and win the Uganda Cup.I watched the final from the sidelines but now is the time to help Bul advance to the semifinals,” the midfielder said.The other quarterfinals match ups will see dark horses Booma FC, plying their traded in the Kitara Region third division take on Fufa Big League side Maroons in Masindi. Eastern Region third division team Mbale Heroes that ousted Police, will embark on the journey to Kakyeka Stadium to face Mbarara City who are on the brink of UPL relegation.
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What you need to know
- Apple has today confirmed its broadcast lineup for Friday Night Baseball.
- Melanie Newman (play-by-play), Chris Young (analyst), Hannah Keyser (analyst), and Brooke Fletcher (reporter) will call the New York Mets game.
- Stephen Nelson (play-by-play), Hunter Pence (analyst), Katie Nolan (analyst), and Heidi Watney (reporter) will call the Astros - Angels game, with Lauren Gardner hosting coverage.
Apple has today confirmed its broadcast lineup for Friday Night Baseball starting on April 8.
The company stated:
Beginning Friday, April 8, the broadcast team of Melanie Newman (play-by-play), Chris Young (analyst), Hannah Keyser (analyst), and Brooke Fletcher (reporter) will call the New York Mets at the Washington Nationals at 7 p.m. ET; and Stephen Nelson (play-by-play), Hunter Pence (analyst), Katie Nolan (analyst), and Heidi Watney (reporter) comprise the crew that will call the Houston Astros at the Los Angeles Angels game at 9:30 p.m. ET. Game assignments for "Friday Night Baseball" broadcasters will be announced on a weekly basis. In her new role with "Friday Night Baseball," Newman becomes the second woman to lead play-by-play duties for a national broadcast team; she joined the Baltimore Orioles' broadcast team in 2020.
Coverage will be hosted by Lauren Gardner and a rotating group of players and analysts including Carlos Peña, Cliff Floyd, and Yonder Alonso. Apple says it will announce the broadcast teams for each game on a weekly basis, suggesting lineups are liable to change as the season moves forward.
Apple says that MLB Network's broadcast team will "offer a modern and dynamic broadcast experience that appeals to new viewers and veteran fans alike", including state-of-the-art cameras, high-speed Phantoms, the Megalodon, and more. Friday Night Baseball will also support spatial audio for use with Apple's HomePods and best true wireless earbuds the AirPods Pro and AirPods 3.
Apple is also planning to add "new on-screen graphics that include innovative new probabilities-based forecasts of different situational outcomes, plus highlights and live look-ins from around the league integrated right into the broadcast."
Apple TV+ will air its inaugural game on Friday. You can read all about how to watch Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV+ here
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UN General Assembly suspends Russia from top human rights body
The U.N. General Assembly voted Thursday to suspend Russia from the world organization's leading human rights body over allegations of horrific rights violations by Russian soldiers in Ukraine, which the United States and Ukraine have called tantamount to war crimes.
The vote was 93-24 with 58 abstentions, significantly lower than the vote on two resolutions the assembly adopted last month demanding an immediate cease-fire in Ukraine, withdrawal of all Russian troops and protection for civilians. Both of those resolutions were approved by at least 140 nations.
Russia is the second country to have its membership rights stripped at the Human Rights Council which was established in 2006. In 2011, the assembly suspended Libya when upheaval in the North African country brought down longtime leader Moammar Gadhafi.
U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield launched the campaign to suspend Russia from its seat on the 47-member Human Rights Council in the wake of videos and photos of streets in the town of Bucha strewn with corpses of what appeared to be civilians after Russian soldiers retreated. The deaths have sparked global revulsion and calls for tougher sanctions on Russia, which has vehemently denied its troops were responsible.
No permanent member of the Security Council has ever had its membership revoked from any U.N. body.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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Counterfeit Meds Sold on Social Media Are Killing Kids: 'My Son Took One Pill and Died,' Says Mom
Luca Manuel never imagined he'd lose his life over one small pill. He had too much stuff to do. The 13-year-old loved taking photos with his new camera, blasting Prince in his mom Amanda Eubanks' car, and serving dinner to his town's homeless residents.
But in August 2020 a drug dealer on a social-media app sold the unsuspecting teen a Percocet to help with some tooth pain. Instead, Luca got a counterfeit pill containing enough fentanyl to fatally poison him. It was the day before he was to begin eighth grade.
"Now he doesn't get to live his life," says Eubanks, of Redding, Calif. "All I have left are these little memories and Luca doesn't get to make any more."
Luca is just one of thousands of Americans who has been swept up by a tidal wave of death caused by the sale of counterfeit pills online. These pills, which traffickers press to mimic legitimate prescription medications such as the painkillers Oxycodone and Percocet and stimulants like Adderall often contain lethal doses of the synthetic opioid fentanyl.
The DEA reports that they seized more than 20 million fake pills last year, and 40 percent contained a potentially lethal dose of fentanyl.
"Youth are getting hammered from these fake pills," says Jon Epstein of fentanyl-awareness group Song for Charlie. "Deaths among 10- to 19-year-olds are growing at three times the rate of other age groups. They, and many young adults, are broadly unaware of this risk."
On the day Luca died, Eubanks was at home shelving the groceries she'd purchased so that she and her son could later make spaghetti for the homeless. Her ex-husband called: "You need to come to the house now," he told her. "He was sick in his voice. I could hear it. And I knew."
When she got to Luca's father's home, the police were there. They prevented Eubanks from seeing her son. "I raged on the trash cans on the street," she says. "I threw one over an 8-foot fence." When they finally allowed her to hug Luca, it was through a body bag. "When I ran my hand over his face it reminded me of his outline in the womb," she says. "The pain left behind is something I don't ever want anyone else to feel."
The young man who sold the counterfeit pill to Luca has been charged with murder.
People are selling drugs on multiple parts of the internet — social media, internet pharmacies, and the dark web, says Tim K. Mackey, director at Global Health Policy and Data Institute. "There's no quality control of their products, so any pill you're buying online is extremely dangerous."
Mackey points to a wide range of reactions from social-media companies, from minimal (blocking certain hashtags or keywords from being searched) to proactive (using AI to detect and delete content and running education campaigns to warn their user base about risks).
Parental insight is key as well. Mackey says that counterfeit pills often are delivered via the service DoorDash as well as USPS, "so be aware of any type of packages and deliveries to your home."
Young people often use encrypted communications apps, such as Discord or Telegram, he says, "which tend to expose youth to higher risk content. We see the internet being used for marketing purposes but then the actual transaction layer can occur on a different platform. Research also points to high-stress events for kids and young adults such as exam weeks as triggers for substance use. And parents should be aware of their kids' digital social circles, which are different than in-person social circles. "They can impact real-world behavior."
For more about the faces of America's fentanyl epidemic and the fight to end it, pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday, or subscribe here.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration moved Thursday to choke off U.S. exports to three Russian airlines as part of what officials described as an unprecedented enforcement action.
The Commerce Department said the move would prevent the airlines — Russian national flag carrier Aeroflot, Utair and Azur Air — from receiving items from the U.S., including parts to service their aircraft.
“Those restrictions are significant because it’s obviously difficult to keep flying if you can’t service your planes,” Matthew Axelrod, an assistant commerce secretary for export enforcement, told reporters.
The effect, he said, is that the sanctioned airlines “and their fleet of aircraft will, over time, largely be unable to continue flying, either internationally or domestically, as they are now cut off from the international support and the U.S. parts and related services they need to maintain and support their fleets.”
The actions, known as temporary denial orders, do allow the Commerce Department to grant exceptions when the safety of a flight would be at risk. The orders extend for 180 days, though they can be renewed.
The three airlines that were singled out had already violated U.S. government restrictions, and the actions were taken to prevent expected violations in the future, officials said.
The private sector has also taken its own action against Russian airlines in response to the war against Ukraine, withDelta Air Lines in February suspending its codesharing partnership with Russian national airline Aeroflot.
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Vivint Smart Home Inc. (NYSE:VVNT) went down by -6.13% from its latest closing price compared to the recent 1-year high of $16.20. The company’s stock price has collected -15.08% of loss in the last five trading sessions.
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VVNT currently public float of 187.76M and currently shorts hold a 1.57% ratio of that float. Today, the average trading volume of VVNT was 484.46K shares.
VVNT’s Market Performance
VVNT stocks went down by -15.08% for the week, with a monthly drop of -12.33% and a quarterly performance of -31.77%, while its annual performance rate touched -56.68%. The volatility ratio for the week stands at 6.64% while the volatility levels for the past 30 days are set at 6.10% for Vivint Smart Home Inc.. The simple moving average for the period of the last 20 days is -14.47% for VVNT stocks with a simple moving average of -38.77% for the last 200 days.
Analysts’ Opinion of VVNT
Many brokerage firms have already submitted their reports for VVNT stocks, with RBC Capital Mkts repeating the rating for VVNT by listing it as a “Sector Perform.” The predicted price for VVNT in the upcoming period, according to RBC Capital Mkts is $11 based on the research report published on January 06th of the current year 2022.
Evercore ISI, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see VVNT reach a price target of $11, previously predicting the price at $17. The rating they have provided for VVNT stocks is “In-line” according to the report published on December 14th, 2021.
Imperial Capital gave a rating of “Outperform” to VVNT, setting the target price at $17 in the report published on November 16th of the previous year.
VVNT Trading at -13.44% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought VVNT to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -63.15% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 6.10%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 6.64%, as shares sank -14.71% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading -11.69% lower at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, VVNT fell by -15.08%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by -59.39% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $6.93. In addition, Vivint Smart Home Inc. saw -38.96% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further losses.
Stock Fundamentals for VVNT
Equity return is now at value 18.30, with -10.60 for asset returns.
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On March 15, 2022, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) denied institution of post-grant review (PGR) proceedings initiated by Celltrion Inc. concerning Regeneron Pharmaceutical's U.S. Patent No. 10,857,231 (the '231 Patent) after Regeneron disclaimed the patent. The '231 patent has claims directed to formulations of aflibercept, the active ingredient in Regeneron's product Eylea, which is indicated for treatment of age-related macular degeneration and other ophthalmic disorders. Celltrion is conducting clinical trials of an aflibercept biosimilar.
In the decision denying institution, the PTAB stated that on March 14, 2022, Regeneron had notified the PTAB that it intended to disclaim the '231 patent. The same day, Regeneron also filed a Notice of Disclaimer with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office disclaiming all 114 claims of the '231 patent. In the decision, the PTAB also acknowledged that it would be permitted to enter adverse judgment against Regeneron following cancellation of all claims of the '231 patent, but opted instead to deny institution as "sufficient to dispose" of the case.
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Supply chain and staffing problems keep Burlington bike swaps on pause
It looks like two of the biggest bike swaps in the Burlington area won't happen this year — again. Bike swaps were an annual rite of spring around here until the COVID-19 pandemic came along in 2020 and put an end to all of that.
Earl's Cyclery & Fitness in South Burlington announced on its website that it will not be hosting its annual bike swap this year for supply and staffing reasons.
"Many people are not 'upgrading' or 'swapping' their new bikes due to a lack of new inventory," Earl's states on its website.
Like the automobile industry, the bicycle industry has been plagued with supply chain problems that have made new bikes hard to get.
The Skirack swap, another big event, is "still on pause," said John George-Wheeler, whose family co-owns the Burlington business.
"We get asked about it all the time," George-Wheeler said. "It's a way in which people can find a new home for gear they already have and provide people the opportunity to get gear that will inspire them to get outdoors at a reasonable price. Not everybody can afford the $5,000 mountain bike. They just need transportation."
More:Downtown Burlington bike shops for your spring ride tune up
George-Wheeler said that while Skirack hasn't ruled out the bike swap, management is weighing whether the business has the "bandwidth" to handle the event this year with a reduced staff.
"Do we have the people power to adequately staff the swap as it should be if we were to try to do it now with current staff?" said manager Josh Gauthier. "We wouldn't do it justice so we're holding off until we can get stronger."
Where to find used bikes in Burlington
Gauthier said Skirack is still taking bikes on consignment and had six or seven consigned road and commuter bikes on its floor as of the end of March, but no mountain bikes. Earl's says it's still taking bikes on trade-in toward a new bike, but is not buying used bikes outright.
If you want to buy a used bike, your best bet is to head to Old Spokes Home in Burlington's North End, where Lead Service Writer Charlie Dayton said the nonprofit shop has hundreds of used bikes available, at least for now.
"We sell so many of them early on they disappear quickly," Dayton said.
You can expect to spend $300 to $500 for a used bike, according to Dayton. Old Spokes Home also has the Everybody Bikes program, which offers discounts of up to 50% on bikes costing less than $400 and 20% off bikes costing more than $400, for those who qualify.
There are a number of ways to qualify for Everybody Bikes, including if you're on food, rent or fuel assistance, or Medicaid. You can also be referred to the program by agencies including the Howard Center, Mercy Connections and Spectrum Youth and Family Services.
"If someone is not sure if they qualify we encourage them to reach out and we'll do our best to help them," Dayton said.
More:Downtown Burlington bike shops for your spring ride tune up
Contact Dan D’Ambrosio at 802-849-0497 or ddambrosio@freepressmedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @DanDambrosioVT. This coverage is only possible with support from our readers.
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New York's attorney general is seeking a court order holding former president Donald Trump in civil contempt, with possible fines of up to $10,000 a day.
Attorney General Letitia James' office filed the motion Thursday, seeking the order from a Manhattan court over Trump's alleged non-compliance with a previous order to produce subpoenaed documents.
“The judge’s order was crystal clear: Donald J. Trump must comply with our subpoena and turn over relevant documents to my office,” James said in a statement. “Instead of obeying a court order, Mr. Trump is trying to evade it. We are seeking the court’s immediate intervention because no one is above the law.”
This is a developing story.
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The qualifying bang in Jeddah prompted the team to think about rebuilding the car for Melbourne, a job completed using a curfew wildcard by working late Wednesday night at Albert Park.
Meanwhile, the damaged chassis has been sent back to the team’s UK base for repairs, so it can be reused later.
“It was pretty tough for the team,” Gunther Steiner told Motorsport.com. “Last night we broke the curfew because the guys wanted to go ahead for this morning, so tonight we won’t have to. Breaking a curfew was helpful in getting to a good point “.
“You need to have as many parts as possible at that time, but we don’t have any more in stock and everything we had is here.”
“There is no spare frame or anything, so we have to be very careful. Otherwise we will race again with only one car!”.
Steiner thinks that once everything has been checked in place, the damaged chassis can be ready for Imola in two weeks.
“The frame was flown home yesterday. We had to bring it here due to customs declarations and nurocracy basically. At the moment I think it’s stuck in Singapore, just got an email!”
“It’s coming back for repair, so hopefully we have it again for Imola, as a spare frame. I think it’s fine. The side impact structure needs to be changed and repainted, there is a small dent, but the frame is repairable “.
Although he will have a new gearbox when he takes to the track on Friday, Schumacher will still use the Ferrari power unit installed in his car at the time of the Jeddah accident.
Steiner is confident that there will be no problems, despite the strong impact: “We have to turn it on now, but they have checked everything and Ferrari is very happy.”
Schumacher has never been on the difficult Albert Park track before, but Steiner is not afraid.
“Mick has raced on a lot of new tracks in 2021, so this year there aren’t that many that he has ever seen. This is one, but I don’t think it’s going to be a big deal for him, it’s just about picking up speed.”
“And we also have Kevin Magnussen now, who has been here before and knows the track well, so Mick can look at his data. This speeds up learning times if you have a boyfriend who knows what he’s doing.”
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Two more Kerry hotels are providing accommodation for Ukrainian refugees.
The Lanterns Hotel in Tarbert has confirmed that it’s welcomed 30 people.
The group, mostly of women and children, arrived in the North Kerry village yesterday.
Radio Kerry News has also learned that a group of Ukrainians arrived in Tralee’s Imperial Hotel this week.
The owner of the Lanterns Hotel, Rajiv Kumar, says their focus is to help, as much as they can, t he refugees from Ukraine who arrived in Tarbert yesterday.
He says the community has been very welcoming and local have made generous offers of clothing and other items.
Mr Kumar says the people of Tarbert have also been offering to help integrate the group into the community, such as enrolling children in school.
The Ferry House Hostel in Tarbert has also been providing accommodation for those who’ve been forced to flee Ukraine.
A group of Ukrainians has also been given accommodation in the Imperial Hotel in Tralee town centre.
However, neither the department responsible for integration nor the Imperial Hotel would confirm this.
As of last week, there were more than 800 Ukrainian refugees living in Kerry.
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Average electricity price to drop to €47.03 per MWh on Friday
Electricity prices in Estonia are to fall to a day-average of €47.03 per Megawatt-Hour on Friday, the lowest daily average so far this year.
Electricity will be cheapest between 4 a.m. to 5 a.m. on Friday, April 8, when it will cost only €5.00 per MWh, while the costliest electricity comes between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m., when the price will be €105.01 per MWh.
Thursday's daily average was €85.07 per MWh, while Wednesday's figure stood at €119.13 per MWh.
Friday's figure of €47.03 is the lowest posted on the NordPool exchange for Estonia since early November last year.
Latvia and Lithuania will see the same daily average as Estonia on Friday; in Finland, the average price of electricity will be just €28.60 per MWh.
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This Wednesday, the pending duel of Day 4 of the 2022 Closing Tournament of the Liga MX between Toluca and Rayados took place at the Nemesio Diez Stadiumwhich culminated in an agonizing 2-2 draw after a penalty committed by Cesar Montes that he VAR he managed to detect just in the added time, causing the anger of the people from Monterrey.
At nine minutes Jesus Gallardo he had confidence in himself and after leaving some rivals for speed he released a shot that the goalkeeper Luis Garcia managed to slap, however, a minute later, the tico Joel Campbell was lowered by Jorge Torres Nile in the area to concede a maximum penalty, which was correctly converted by the Argentine Maxi Meza for the gang.
Already at minute 28, the Uruguayan Leo Fernandez he also had individual action being brought down, earning a free kick. The same charrúa was in charge of executing a set piece with his left leg, achieving the tie, thanks to the collaboration of the Argentine Stephen Andradawho was badly placed under the three posts.
Before finishing the first part, again Monterey went to the front through Campbell. At 35′, Gallant received the ball inside the area to send a precise center, where the chest failed by not measuring correctly, but the Costa Rican did take advantage. Before the whistle for halftime, the Dutchman Vincent Jansen he made the right post vibrate with a low shot.
When it seemed that those led by Victor Manuel Vucetich they would take the three points, the whistle Eduardo Galvan was warned by VAR to review the last play that happened in the area at 90 + 5 ‘, where it was observed as The puppy pulled the shirt of Haret Ortega. Once the maximum penalty has been marked, Fernandez He was in charge of executing to seal the final 2-2.
During the press conference, The king midas He let his dissatisfaction be noted for having let the victory go, apart from asking that the same criteria be used in all the matches, accepting that the defender’s penalty was a total lack of attention, also having positive words for the Red Devils squad.
“We let the game go, we had opportunities to increase the score, a lack of concentration, I hope these criteria are used for all games, they are inconveniences that can happen on the pitch, from the players, you have to see it well, not the I’ve seen it on video, I’ll have to check it out and internally talk about it”explained the helmsman.
“There are details that we have to continue working on to improve those aspects, culminate the scoring opportunities, it is a situation that we do not like, we must work to avoid these situations. We had more mistakes, we were defeating a rival who at home makes it strong and takes advantage of the weather conditions. (Rogelio) Funes Mori He stayed in Monterrey working, we hope he will be with us soon”ended.
With this result, scratched is placed in the eighth position with 16 units, while Toluca is seventh with 17. The next commitment of La Pandilla will be on Saturday, April 9, when it receives the visit of Santos Laguna at BBVA Bancomer StadiumLikewise, that same Saturday the Red Devils will do the honors to the Chivas.
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WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Unable to walk or move half his face after being injured by the same Russian shell that killed his father as they tried to flee Kyiv, a 13-year-old Ukrainian boy has found new hope in a Polish hospital.
Pediatric surgeon Professor Jan Godzinski, of the T. Marciniak hospital in Wroclaw, southwestern Poland, said Thursday that a detailed diagnostic scan has been performed to help doctors choose the best treatment for Volodymyr.
“What moved me most was that he smiled when we told him we will be able to help him,” Godzinski said on Poland’s private TVN24.
Volodymyr was injured in the early phase of the Russian invasion, in late February, when a shell struck his family's car. Doctors in Kyiv were able to save his life but he requires further surgery and long, specialized treatment for severe injuries to his spine and facial nerves, Godzinski said.
Surgeons will also need to remove remaining shrapnel fragments from the boy's body.
Volodymyr and his mother, Natasha Karavanska, who is unhurt, were brought to the hospital Monday from Lviv, in western Ukraine, by ambulance.
Neighboring Poland has received more than 2.5 million refugees from Ukraine and has designated 120 of its hospitals to help treat those injured in the war. They arrive in a special medical train or in ambulances.
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Will alleged war crimes sway China's support of Russia?
China has described reports and images of civilian killings in Ukraine as disturbing, and urged that they be further investigated, even while declining to blame Russia. That's drawn questions about the resiliency of Beijing's support for Moscow, but speculation that it is weakening appears to be misplaced.
Here's a deeper look at where China stands at this stage of the conflict:
Is China serious about probing atrocities?
In his statement Wednesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian referred to reports of atrocities in the town of Bucha, saying, "The truth and the cause of the incident must be verified." He said that all parties should exercise restraint and avoid "unfounded accusations before a conclusion of the investigation."
Crucially, Zhao did not mention Russian forces and gave no indication of how evidence should be gathered or by whom.
China has a lengthy history of providing political cover for its friends after incidents such as the sinking of a South Korean navy ship in 2010. China called that "unfortunate," but refused to accept evidence North Korea was responsible.
Beijing also routinely turns accusations of war crimes back on the accusers, mainly the U.S., citing the Iraq invasion and incidents such as NATO's 1999 bombing of the Chinese Embassy in Belgrade, Yugoslavia. China has never accepted NATO's claim that the attack was unintended.
Where does China stand on Russia's invasion?
Beijing early on committed itself to the position that Russia was provoked into attacking its neighbor by the eastward expansion of NATO under U.S. direction, even though Russian President Vladimir Putin has not listed that as his primary motive for invading.
China has abstained in votes at the United Nations condemning Russia's actions, and, in keeping with standard policy, has strongly opposed economic sanctions against Russia.
At the same time, China shows no signs of undermining those sanctions or rushing in to fill the void left by the departure of Western companies from Russia.
Beijing has of late focused its messages on calls for talks leading to a cease-fire and avoiding a major humanitarian catastrophe. It has also provided Ukraine with humanitarian assistance and kept a line open to Ukrainian officials. Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his counterpart Dmytro Kuleba on Monday that China does not "have the mentality of watching the fire from a safe distance, still less to do anything that adds fuel to the fire."
What's behind China's support for Russia?
China and Russia have grown increasingly close under Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, aligning their foreign policies in opposition to the Western liberal world order.
China generally follows Russia's lead in voting at the U.N. and has helped stymy efforts to censure it over its military intervention in Syria. Together, the countries account for two of the five permanent veto-wielding seats on the U.N. Security Council, forming a bloc that can effectively frustrate Washington's initiatives.
The two are also closely linked economically, with China becoming Russia's largest trading partner and an important export market for its natural gas and oil.
Just weeks before the war began, Xi and Putin met in Beijing and issued a joint statement describing their relations as having "no limits." To criticize Putin would therefore implicitly criticize Xi, something China does not tolerate.
What are the risks and potential benefits?
By claiming to be an impartial observer, China has won Moscow's gratitude while largely shielding itself from obligations to take action against Russia. Beijing also points to the refusal of other countries including India and Brazil to condemn Moscow as evidence it doesn't stand alone.
Beijing has no desire to see the end of Putin's regime, but could benefit from a weakened Russia becoming even more of a junior partner in the relationship. That could give Beijing a stronger hand in obtaining Russian energy resources and cutting-edge military technology.
At present, the risks are minimal. Beijing is long accustomed to being accused of enabling or perpetrating human rights abuses and has grown adept at ignoring or parrying them using its economic and political clout.
While its biggest city Shanghai is facing one of the country's largest outbreak since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, and with a key Communist Party congress coming up later in the year, China is on high alert for anything that might threaten domestic stability.
How is China keeping the public on its side?
Beijing's entirely Communist Party-controlled media have reported on the civilian killings in Bucha, but their coverage has a strong pro-Russian slant. The media have also amplified Russian disinformation, especially debunked claims that the U.S. and Ukraine have been collaborating on the production of biological weapons.
Beijing has sent instructions to teachers on how to "correctly" explain the conflict to students, with the U.S. cast as the "main culprit."
It's also shored up the official narrative with the circulation of a documentary film predating the Feb. 24 invasion that decries the fall of Russia's former communist system. "Historical Nihilism and the Soviet Collapse" heaps praise on Putin and Joseph Stalin, while accusing reformers such as Nikita Khrushchev and Mikhail Gorbachev of aiding the U.S. and its allies in weakening the system from within.
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Man, woman shot in Lynn
Man, woman shot in Lynn
JOINS US FROM THE SCENE WITH WHAT WE KNOW RIGHT N.OW TODD? TODD: WE SPOKE WITH POLICE A LITTLE WHILE AGO AND THEY SAID A 25UR E MAN AND 21-YEAR-OLD WOMAN WERE INSIDE A HOME WHEN THEYERE W HIT BY BULLETS COMING FROM OUTSIDE. THOSE INJURIES ARE N-LIFE-THREATENING. AT THIS HOUR, THE INVESTIGATION IS CONTINUING. >> IT WAS LIKE, POP, POP, POP, POP, POP, POP, THAT’S HOW IT WAS. TODD: POLICE SAY THE SHOOTI WAS COMING FROM OUTSIDE THE BULLETS WERE GOING INTO THIS HOME ON CEDAR STREET IN LYNN EARLY THIS MORNING WOUNDING OTW PEOPLE. >> THOSE VICTIMS WERE INSIDEIN, THEIR BEDROOM, AND WERE SHOT WHILE EYTH WERE INSIDE. TODD: OUTSIDE, THERE ARE BULLET HOLES IN THE SIDING OF T HSEHE AND BULLET HOLES IN THE SUOUV FRONT. THE STARTLING INCIDENT CAUGHT THE ATTENTION OF TERRI SMITH AND MANY OTHERS IN THE NEIGHBORHD.OO >> I HAPPENED TOE BON MY X-BOX, SO I TOOK MY HEADPHONES OFF AND I DUCKED. THAT WAS MY INSTINCT. TODD: TERRI SAYS SHE COULD ARHE A CAR SPEED UP SHORTLY AFTER THE SHOOTING ONCE POLICE WERE ON THE SCENE, SHE PEEKED OUTSIDE. >> THEY WERE SEARCHING EVERYWHERE, JUST TO LOOK FOR CASINGS AND STUFF. TODD: POLICE WERE ON CEDAR STREETOR F HOURS, INVESTIGATING THE EARLY MORNING SHOOTING THAT SHATTERED THE PEACE IN THIS NEIGHBORHOOD. THE CONCERN WHEN YOU HAVE SUSPECTS OUT THERE SHOOTGIN WIDE --LY WILDLY, TWO INNOCENT PEOPLE INSIDE OF A HOME WERE RUSTCK. TODD: AGAIN, THOSE VICTIMS ARE EXPECTED TO RECOVER. THE INJURIES ARE NON-LIFE-THREATENING. AT THIS POINT THEY ARE COINNTUING TO INVESTIGATE BUT
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Kenya unveils $28 billion budget to spur recovery
It is the last budget before President Uhuru Kenyatta leaves office after serving two terms
Kenya's finance minister on Thursday unveiled a $28 billion budget aimed at helping the economy recover after the Covid-19 pandemic threw hundreds of thousands of people out of work.
The financial roadmap for the 2022/2023 fiscal year, announced just four months before the country goes to the polls, also pumps billions into outgoing President Uhuru Kenyatta's so-called legacy projects and major infrastructure -- much of it funded by China.
"We have outlined policies in this budget that are geared towards returning the economy back on a more sustainable growth path for improved livelihoods," Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatani told parliament.
He said the East African powerhouse's economy was set to grow by six percent in the current calendar year, down from 7.6 percent last year but a marked improvement on the 0.3 percent contraction in 2020 -- the first in three decades.
Kenya was hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, which slashed income from the vital tourist sector, although agriculture -- the backbone of the economy -- proved more resilient.
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In 2020 more than 700,000 people lost their jobs and Kenyans are still struggling to cope with rising costs of basic goods such as food and fuel as several parts of the country are hit by drought.
"The government has failed us. We are hungry. We want food. Our people are suffering and dying," one protester shouted outside parliament, just as police arrested him.
The 3.3 trillion shilling ($28 billion, 26 billion euro) budget illustrates the fine line the government is walking between trying to improve people's livelihoods but also boost its own coffers by increasing taxes.
Yatani forecast a budget deficit of 6.2 percent of gross domestic product (GDP), down from 7.5 percent in the previous fiscal year.
If the budget is approved by parliament, the government will splash out 146 billion shillings on Kenyatta's legacy schemes under his so-called Big Four Agenda, which focuses on food security, affordable housing, affordable healthcare and manufacturing.
It is the last budget before Kenyatta -- who can only serve two terms as president under the constitution -- leaves office after almost a decade.
The government is also planning to spend billions of dollars on infrastructure projects such as an expressway aimed at easing the capital Nairobi's notoriously congested roads and the expansion of the nation's poorly maintained railway network.
Yatani proposed setting Kenya's debt ceiling as a percentage of GDP -- 55 percent -- rather than a fixed amount as at present, saying the current method was restricting public financing of necessary projects.
According to Central Bank of Kenya figures, public debt stood at 8.2 trillion shillings in December.
China is Kenya's second-largest lender after the World Bank and has funded a number of costly infrastructure projects that have raised concerns about Nairobi taking on more debt than it can afford.
The budget also outlines plans to allocate 21.7 billion shillings to the electoral body to prepare for the August 9 presidential and parliamentary elections, in addition to 22.9 billion shillings already paid out.
Yatani said he planned to cut tax on petroleum products, likely to be a welcome relief in a country that has been gripped recently by a biting fuel shortage.
Advertising of alcohol and betting will however attract an extra 15 percent excise duty, he said.
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Federal marshals have arrested an Iowa man in Washington state who has been on the run for six years after allegedly faking his own death to avoid a trial on child pornography charges.
Jacob Greer, 28, was arrested Monday in Spanaway, Washington, U.S. Marshals for the Southern District of Iowa said in a news release.
Greer had been living in Des Moines in April 2016 when he was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers on child pornography possession charges, federal officials said. He was released on bond after that arrest and ordered to wear a GPS tracking ankle monitor while under pretrial supervision.
About a month later, officials learned Greer’s ankle monitor had been removed, and a search turned up Greer’s vehicle with a suicide note inside. When no body was found, a federal arrest warrant was issued.
In June 2016, the U.S. Forestry Service found another vehicle in a Montana campground that investigators said Greer had bought and used to flee Iowa, along with money, a bow and arrows and a backpack full of survival gear.
Investigators said Greer was a survivalist and believed he had plans to live off the land in remote areas of the Northwest U.S. or southern Canada, hiding out in abandoned cabins.
Greer was being held Thursday at the Federal Detention Center in Seattle and is set to be brought to Des Moines to stand trial, the release said.
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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The spread of a bird flu that is deadly to poultry raises the grisly question of how farms manage to quickly kill and dispose of millions of chickens and turkeys.
It’s a chore that farms across the country are increasingly facing as the number of poultry killed in the past two months has climbed to nearly 24 million, with outbreaks reported nearly every day. Some farms have had to kill more than 5 million chickens at a single site with a goal of destroying the birds within 24 hours to limit the spread of the disease and prevent animals from suffering.
“The faster we can get on site and depopulate the birds that remain on site, the better,” Minnesota State Veterinarian Beth Thompson said.
The outbreak is the biggest since 2015, when producers had to kill more than 50 million birds. So far this year, there have been cases in 24 states, with Iowa the hardest hit with about 13 million chickens and turkeys killed. Other states with sizable outbreaks include Minnesota, Wisconsin, South Dakota and Indiana.
Farms faced with the need to kill so many birds turn to recommendations by the American Veterinary Medical Association. Even as it has developed methods to kill the poultry quickly, the association acknowledges its techniques “may not guarantee that the deaths the animals face are painless and distress free.” Veterinarians and U.S. Department of Agriculture officials also typically oversee the process.
One of the preferred methods is to spray water-based firefighting foam over birds as they roam around the ground inside a barn. That foam kills the animals by cutting off their air supply.
When foam won’t work because birds are in cages above the ground or it’s too cold, the USDA recommends sealing up barns and piping carbon dioxide inside, first rendering the birds unconscious and ultimately killing them.
If one those methods won’t work because equipment or workers aren’t available, or when the size of a flock is too large, the association said a last resort is a technique called ventilation shutdown. In that scenario, farmers stop airflow into barns, which raises temperatures to levels at which the animals die. The USDA and the veterinary association recommend that farmers add additional heat or carbon dioxide to barns to speed up the process and limit suffering by the animals.
Mike Stepien, a spokesman for the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, said the techniques are the best options when it’s necessary to quickly kill so many birds.
“State animal health officials and producers carefully weigh the different options to determine the best option for humane depopulation and do not make such decisions lightly,” Stepien said.
Not everyone agrees.
Animal welfare groups argue that all these methods for quickly killing birds are inhumane, though they are particularly opposed to ventilation shutdown, which they note can take hours and is akin to leaving a dog in a hot car. Animal rights groups delivered a petition last year signed by 3,577 people involved in caring for animals, including nearly 1,600 veterinarians, that urged the veterinary association to stop recommending ventilation shutdown as an option.
“We have to do better. None of these are acceptable in any way,” said Sara Shields, director of farm animal welfare science at Humane Society International.
Opponents of the standard techniques said firefighting foam uses harmful chemicals and it essentially drowns birds, causing chickens and turkeys to suffer convulsions and cardiac arrest as they die. They say carbon dioxide is painful to inhale and detectible by the birds, prompting them to try to flee the gas.
Karen Davis, of the nonprofit group United Poultry Concerns, urged the veterinary association to stop recommending all of its three main options.
“They’re all ways that I would not choose to die, and I would not choose anybody else to die regardless of what species they belong to,” Davis said.
Shields said there are more humane alternatives, such as using nitrogen gas but those options tend to be more expensive and could have logistical challenges.
Sam Krouse, vice president of Indiana-based MPS Egg Farms, said farmers feel miserable about using any of the options.
“We pour our lives and livelihoods into taking care of those birds, and it’s just devastating when we lose any of those birds,” Krouse said. “Everything that we’re doing every day is focused on keeping the disease out and making sure that we’re keeping our hens as safe as possible.”
Officials emphasize that this virus that’s spread primarily through the droppings of infected wild birds doesn’t threaten food safety or represent a significant public health threat. Sick birds aren’t allowed into the food supply and properly cooking poultry and eggs kills any viruses that might be present. And health officials say no human cases of bird flu have been found in the United States during this current outbreak.
Once poultry are dead, farmers must quickly dispose of the birds. They usually don’t want to risk the chance of spreading the virus by transporting the carcasses to landfills, so crews typically pile the birds up into huge rows inside barns and combine them with other materials, such as ground up corn stalks and sawdust to create a compost pile.
After a couple weeks of decomposition, the carcasses are converted into a material that can be spread on cropland to help fertilize crops. In some cases, carcasses are buried in trenches on the farm or incinerated.
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World Series champion Braves set roster for title defense
The World Series champion Atlanta Braves are carrying three catchers on their opening day roster.
William Contreras made the team for Thursday’s first game against the Cincinnati Red behind starting catcher Travis d’Arnaud and top backup Manny Piña. The Braves sent veteran infielders Phil Gosselin and Pat Valaika to Triple-A Gwinnett earlier in the week.
The 24-year-old Contreras, who hit .215 with eight homers and 23 RBIs in 52 games for the Braves last season, played right field during spring training to increase his versatility. He also took ground balls at third base in case he’s needed there.
The Braves are carrying only one backup infielder, Orlando Arcia.
Contreras will likely head back to Triple-A when Ronald Acuña Jr. rejoins the team in early May. The star outfielder is starting the year on the injured list as he recovers from reconstructive knee surgery.
The Braves have 15 pitchers on their expanded 28-man roster and will likely use six starters in the first month of the season. After the top three of Max Fried, Charlie Morton and Ian Anderson, Huascar Ynoa and Kyle Wright claimed the next two spots in the rotation.
Left-hander Tucker Davidson and hard-throwing righty Spencer Strider will be considered for the sixth spot, depending on the matchup.
Strider is one of the team’s most intriguing prospects. He started last season at Single-A but progressed quickly through the minors to earn a call-up by the Braves in October.
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The Vizhnitzer Rebbe, Rabbi Yisrael Hager, was hospitalized at Maayanei Hayeshua Medical Center in Bnei Brak for the second time this week.
The Rebbe was first taken to the hospital on Tuesday evening after he experienced difficulty breathing.
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Last week, a federal judge reached an extraordinary conclusion: Former president Donald Trump had “more likely than not” committed a crime in trying to overturn the 2020 election.
The Quinnipiac University poll, released Wednesday, showed 46 percent of Americans believe Trump committed a crime, compared to 48 percent who say he did not. (We’ll be bolding the relevant numbers throughout.) The partisan splits are about what you’d expect, with 9 in 10 Republicans convinced Trump is innocent, and nearly 9 in 10 Democrats saying he’s guilty. Independents are split down the middle.
These numbers echo past surveys of public reactions other legal controversies from Trump’s candidacy and presidency. They include the hush money paid to Stormy Daniels, Russia’s interference in the 2016 election, and the Ukraine scandal that led to Trump’s first impeachment.
Amid the Russia investigation in late 2017 — after criminal charges were brought against three Trump campaign advisers — 49 percent said it was likely he had committed a crime, according to a Washington Post-ABC News poll. (Only 19 percent believed there was solid evidence of it at the time, though.)
By early 2019, former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen testified that Trump authorized and reimbursed him to pay undisclosed hush money to two women who accused Trump of affairs during the 2016 campaign — a scheme for which Cohen pleaded guilty. A Quinnipiac poll from that period found 45 percent of people believed Trump had committed unspecified crimes while in office — though 64 percent of all people believed he’d committed them before becoming president. (The scheme was hatched during the campaign, but it included payments to Cohen once Trump was in office.)
Polls conducted in March and April of 2019 suggested views on this were indeed nuanced. A March 2019 Marist College poll showed 24 percent thought Trump broke the law vis-a-vis Russia, but 33 percent said he had merely done something unethical. The following month, an AP-NORC poll showed the percentage believing Trump had done something illegal had increased to 35 percent, but still about as many people labeled his actions as either unethical or faultless.
Amid the Ukraine scandal in early 2020, those the numbers rose again in an AP-NORC poll — to 42 percent saying Trump did something illegal in pressuring Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky and 32 percent citing something unethical.
A Pew Research Center poll at the time showed 63 percent thought Trump had probably done something illegal as president (including one-third of Republicans), but just 38 percent said he definitely did.
About the only time belief in Trump’s criminality crested to a majority came very shortly after the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection. A Post-ABC poll showed 54 percent said Trump should be criminally charged for inciting the riot. Quinnipiac pegged the number at 51 percent.
By the following month, though, things reverted to the mean. Another Quinnipiac poll gave people a third option — that Trump incited the riot, but shouldn’t face charges — and 6 percent endorsed that. Support for charges dropped to 45 percent.
And today, the latest poll suggests that number remains largely unchanged, at 46 percent.
That perhaps shouldn’t be surprising. Trump weathered multiple scandals during his time in office, and his potential criminality featured in many of them, to varying degrees.
Special counsel Robert S. Mueller III couldn’t determine a criminal conspiracy between Trump and Russia and decided it wasn’t his place to accuse Trump of obstruction of justice (given Justice Department policy against criminally charging a sitting president). But he strongly suggested Trump’s actions — in as many as five instances — might have met the required thresholds for obstruction. A later Senate bipartisan Senate report also found additional, hard evidence of coordination between Trump’s campaign chairman and a “Russian intelligence officer,” though it acknowledged that much remained deliberately obscured.
In Cohen’s case, the hush money was established as a crime, and he implicated Trump in its planning and execution, including by providing copies of the reimbursements.
On Ukraine, a congressional watchdog determined that the Trump White House’s holding up aid to the country was, in fact, illegal — though it didn’t address Trump’s role specifically. The aid was held up in the service of leveraging Zelensky for a politically-helpful investigation of Hunter Biden, though the gambit failed and the aid was released.
Even next to all of these, there’s arguably more there there when it comes to the Jan. 6 investigation. Not only has a judge determined Trump likely broke the law, but we also found out Thursday that the Justice Department will investigate Trump’s removal of 15 boxes of records from the White House — including some labeled “top secret.” The Jan. 6 committee has also said that Trump potentially broke a law against obstructing Congress’s certification of the election — a charge that most (though not all) judges have said can be used against Jan. 6 defendants.
But yet again, there is no real clamoring among a majority of Americans for charging Trump. Part of that is undoubtedly due to partisanship, but a significant number of people who dislike Trump — his unfavorable rating generally hovered in the mid-50s as president — never quite reached the point of believing he broke the law.
Public opinion shouldn’t matter when it comes to whether Trump ultimately will be charged with a crime, be it by the Justice Department or by local authorities in Fulton County, Ga. And part of it could simply be fatigue. But it does tell you something about how compelling the middle finds the evidence so far — and about how such charges would be greeted.
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By MARY CLARE JALONICK and MARK SHERMAN
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate cleared the way Thursday for a final vote to confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, preparing to endorse the first Black woman on the high court and giving President Joe Biden a bipartisan endorsement for his historic pick.
A 53-47 vote to cut off debate Thursday morning came hours before Jackson’s expected confirmation.
The White House said Vice President Kamala Harris would be present to preside, though her tie-breaking vote won’t be necessary. Three Republican senators have said they will support Jackson, who would replace Justice Stephen Breyer when he retires this summer.
While the vote will be far from the overwhelming bipartisan confirmations for Breyer and other justices in decades past, it will still be a significant bipartisan accomplishment for Biden in the narrow 50-50 Senate after GOP senators aggressively worked to paint Jackson as too liberal and soft on crime.
“It will be a joyous day,” said Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer as he announced Thursday’s vote late Wednesday evening. “Joyous for the Senate, joyous for the Supreme Court, joyous for America.”
Jackson, a 51 year-old federal appeals court judge, would be just the third Black justice, after Thurgood Marshall and Clarence Thomas, and the sixth woman. She would join two other women, Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan, on the liberal side of a 6-3 conservative court. With Justice Amy Coney Barrett sitting at the other end of the bench, four of the nine justices would be women for the first time in history.
After a bruising hearing in which Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee aggressively interrogated Jackson on her sentencing record, three GOP senators came out and said they would support her. The statements from Maine Sen. Susan Collins, Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Utah Sen. Mitt Romney all said the same thing — they might not always agree with Jackson, but they found her to be enormously well qualified for the job.
Collins and Murkowski both decried the increasingly partisan confirmation process, which Collins called “broken” and Murkowski called “corrosive” and “more detached from reality by the year.”
Biden, a veteran of a more bipartisan Senate, said from the beginning that he wanted support from both parties for his history-making nominee, and he invited Republicans to the White House as he made his decision. It was an attempted reset from three brutal Supreme Court battles during President Donald Trump’s presidency, when Democrats vociferously opposed the nominees, and from the end of President Barack Obama’s, when Republicans blocked Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland from getting a vote.
Before the Senate Judiciary Committee last month, Jackson said her life was shaped by her parents’ experiences with racial segregation and civil rights laws that were enacted a decade before she was born.
With her parents and family sitting behind her, she told the panel that her “path was clearer” than theirs as a Black American. Jackson attended Harvard University, served as a public defender, worked at a private law firm and was appointed as a member of the U.S. Sentencing Commission in addition to her nine years on the federal bench.
“I have been a judge for nearly a decade now, and I take that responsibility and my duty to be independent very seriously,” Jackson said. “I decide cases from a neutral posture. I evaluate the facts, and I interpret and apply the law to the facts of the case before me, without fear or favor, consistent with my judicial oath.”
Once sworn in, Jackson would be the second youngest member of the court after Barrett, 50. She would join a court on which no one is yet 75, the first time that has happened in nearly 30 years.
Jackson’s first term will be marked by cases involving race, both in college admissions and voting rights. She has pledged to sit out the court’s consideration of Harvard’s admissions program since she is a member of its board of overseers. But the court could split off a second case involving a challenge to the University of North Carolina’s admissions process, which might allow her to weigh in on the issue.
Republicans spent the hearings interrogating her sentencing record on the federal bench, including the sentences she handed down in child pornography cases, which they argued were too light. Jackson pushed back on the GOP narrative, declaring that “nothing could be further from the truth” and explaining her reasoning in detail. Democrats said she was in line with other judges in her decisions.
The GOP questioning in the Judiciary committee stuck for many Republicans, though, including Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who said in a floor speech Wednesday that Jackson “never got tough once in this area.”
Democrats criticized the Republicans’ questioning.
“You could try and create a straw man here, but it does not hold,” said New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker at the committee’s vote earlier this week. The panel deadlocked on the nomination 11-11, but the Senate voted to discharge it from committee and moved ahead with her confirmation.
In an impassioned moment during the hearings last month, Booker, who is also Black, told Jackson that he felt emotional watching her testify. He said he saw “my ancestors and yours” in her image.
“But don’t worry, my sister,” Booker said. “Don’t worry. God has got you. And how do I know that? Because you’re here, and I know what it’s taken for you to sit in that seat.”
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Commonwealth Equity Services LLC raised its stake in iShares Core Growth Allocation ETF (NYSEARCA:AOR – Get Rating) by 31.0% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 151,578 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 35,827 shares during the quarter. Commonwealth Equity Services LLC owned approximately 0.42% of iShares Core Growth Allocation ETF worth $8,652,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in AOR. Bellwether Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of iShares Core Growth Allocation ETF by 96.6% in the third quarter. Bellwether Advisors LLC now owns 464 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 228 shares during the last quarter. First Manhattan Co. acquired a new position in iShares Core Growth Allocation ETF in the third quarter valued at $30,000. EPG Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in iShares Core Growth Allocation ETF in the third quarter valued at $33,000. Financial Advantage Inc. increased its stake in iShares Core Growth Allocation ETF by 66.8% in the fourth quarter. Financial Advantage Inc. now owns 664 shares of the company’s stock valued at $37,000 after purchasing an additional 266 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Capital Analysts LLC increased its stake in iShares Core Growth Allocation ETF by 65.5% in the third quarter. Capital Analysts LLC now owns 2,402 shares of the company’s stock valued at $133,000 after purchasing an additional 951 shares during the last quarter.
Shares of AOR stock opened at $53.20 on Thursday. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $53.88 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $55.59. iShares Core Growth Allocation ETF has a fifty-two week low of $51.61 and a fifty-two week high of $57.82.
iShares Growth Allocation ETF, formerly iShares S&P Growth Allocation Fund (the Fund), is an open-end management investment company. The Fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the S&P Target Risk Growth Index (the Growth Allocation Index). The Growth Allocation Index seeks to measure the performance of an asset allocation strategy targeted to a growth-focused risk profile.
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Everyone hates FedEx Field. Fans hate the venue, opposing players hate the field, and even FIFA hates the home of the Washington Commanders.
Washington is attempting to host the 2026 World Cup, and according to the Washington Post, the nation’s capital offered a strong presentation. Unfortunately for Washington, the only problem was FedEx Field.
Now, per Steven Goff of the Washington Post, Washington could be working with Baltimore in a consolidated effort to bring the 2026 World Cup to the Baltimore-Washington area.
Yes, you read that correctly. Baltimore and Washington are working together to bring the World Cup to the region. Since when did Baltimore and Washington work together in anything sports-related?
If the bid is successful, the games would be held at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, while Washington would host other events inside the city, such as watch parties and other events.
Washington has a rich history with the game of soccer. It’s one of the country’s best markets for soccer, and D.C. hosted the World Cup in 1994 at RFK Stadium. The region hosted the Women’s World Cup in 1999 and 2003 at FedEx Field and RFK Stadium, respectively.
The Washington Commanders plan to be in a new stadium in 2027 and are currently negotiating with Maryland, Washington and Virginia in hopes of finding the right location combined with an enticing financial package.
The 2021 NFL season was another eventful one for FedEx Field. Some pipes burst during one game, sprinklers went off inside a suite in another and there was the railing collapse near Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts.
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Immortal Life Launches April 28 for Steam Early Access - News
by William D'Angelo , posted 3 hours ago / 199 ViewsPublisher 2P Games and developer YiFang Studio announced the single-player management game, Immortal Life, will launch for PC via Steam Early Access on April 28 for $16.99 / £13.49 / €13.99.
The Early Access version of the game will feature the basic simulation system, main story, side quests, some interactive NPCs, two areas of the village where construction is allowed, and more.
The Full release of the game is expected 12 to 18 months later and it will have more plot stories, side quests, seasonal events, more NPCs, and other improvements.
Immortal Life is also in development for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4.
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Here is an overview of the game:
Immortal Life is a beautiful single-player management game where you play as a member of a cultivation sect. Fleeing the destruction of your community, you discover a breathtaking valley where a young community welcomes you with open arms. You set yourself to work relentlessly, decided to help your new brothers and sisters make this settlement grow and flourish into a prosperous village.
The path to immortality rests in your heart as much as in your hands.
You are tasked with taking care of the crops—but often, people will need a pair of extra hands to collect different kinds of raw materials, hunt more food, or build new facilities.
The more you help your brothers and sisters, the stronger your relationship with them will become—as they open to you, you will get new items, missions, and skills. The valley itself is waiting for you to know it as well—a wonderful place, full of secrets to learn and discover.
Strengthening your bounds with the whole community, and finding happiness in it, is as important to your spiritual growth as successfully managing your village. Focus on the present, on every small step that leads you to your ultimate goal. Enjoy the beauty of your valley, and make it grow through care and hard work.
Will you find your way to immortality in this small paradise?
Key Features:
- Help your brethren in making your new home prosper and flourish. Farm and hunt, learn to trade, build new facilities, and much more!
- Improve your relationship with other members of your new community to unlock interesting new missions, abilities, and objects.
- Explore a huge map, a breathtaking valley sculpted in beautiful 2.5D consisting of four areas, and learn all its secrets.
- Experience life in the valley along the four seasons of the year (Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter), each of them with its own special crops and unique events.
- Choose freely how to spend your days in the Valley. Find the right balance between reaching your goals as a cultivator and enjoying idyllic country life in this small paradise.
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More than six years ago I presented a citizen initiative of law before the Congress of Sinaloa to revoke his mandate to a bad governor; at that time I was not a deputy nor did I have any public office in office, I did it in my capacity as a citizen, since in Sinaloa citizens also have the right to present bills just like deputies. I presented the initiative motivated by the idea that six years is a long time to have a corrupt or lying ruler in office, given that six years is a long time in which a bad government can greatly harm our state; and I remain convinced that our mayors, deputies, governors or presidents are our employees, and as employers we have the right to fire a bad employee.
In a video that I uploaded to my Facebook networks in my Roberto el Güero Cruz account, I pointed out: if you hire an employee for six years and the first year you catch him stealing, then you are not going to say “hey, the next 5 years don’t be such a rat anymore”, simply, with just right, you are going to run it. Under that principle, we would have gotten rid of bad rulers without having to put up with them for the rest of the six-year term, both in Sinaloa and in Mexico.
On November 3, 2015 (an unforgettable date for me because it is my mother Yaya’s birthday), I presented the citizen initiative for the revocation of the mandate before Congress, I remember that none of the PAN deputies had the courage to accompany us, since The then Governor López Valdez had them bought and threatened not to go; unlike the left-wing deputy and now senator Imelda Castro Castro, who also invited deputies Ramón Lucas and Mario Imaz. Consistency and courage are two qualities that have always distinguished my friend Imelda. Finally, our citizen initiative was “frozen” (ignored and hindered) by the PRI and PAN caucuses, who were at the service of the then governor.
More than a six-year term later, this coming Sunday, April 10, we will have a vote throughout the country, on the referendum to revoke the mandate for the President of the Republic. And I hear that the “opposition” of the PRIAN make a call NOT to vote. In a democratic regime that is based precisely on its voting system, a call not to go to the polls is an inconsistency that some describe as cowardly and petty. How cynical does a politician have to be to make a call NOT to vote? Regardless of whether or not you agree with the way in which President López Obrador is governing, you can vote for or against, even as opposition it is worth highlighting the errors or the reasons why they can make a call to to vote against, as is done every time there are elections, but to make a call NOT to vote, is to have no conscience, nor respect for how much our democracy has cost us, not only money but many human lives. An enormous cost so that under the cowardice of small political “leaders” they now make a call not to go to the polls, taking for granted that they cannot win at the polls.
Even if you are one of those who are in favor of President Obrador, it could be understood that you do not go to the polls since you do not want to revoke his mandate; but if you are one of those who are against the president and his government, then you should have a civic obligation to vote this coming Sunday. You can be against or in favor, that is the freedom of thought and action of any citizen; but if you are a politician, you should be ashamed to make a call NOT to vote, just because in your calculation you believe that they have no chance of winning at the polls. Let’s not forget what we teach our children when they play a sport, “to learn to win, you have to know how to lose” with dignity.
#vote #vote #coming #Sunday #referendum #revoke #presidents #mandate
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CUSTER, S.D. (AP) — Sheriff's officials say a wildfire burning in Custer County, fueled by strong winds, has closed a highway due to reduced visibility.
The Wabash Springs Fire two miles west of Custer is estimated to have burned 50 acres.
The Custer County Sheriff’s Office reports that Highway 16 from Custer to Pleasant Valley Road is closed. Evacuations are taking place in the path of the blaze, KSFY-TV reported.
The sheriff's office says high winds in excess of 40 mph are creating a dangerous situation.
Power outages have been reported from the Four Mile area to the Custer Limestone area.
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(NEXSTAR) – The United States Postal Service announced its intention to raise the price of postage this summer.
In a bulletin published Wednesday, the USPS said it filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission, seeking approval to raise the price of stamps starting July 10.
The price of a Forever stamp would rise to 60 cents.
If approved by the regulatory commission, the following increases would kick in:
The USPS recently raised prices in August, according to CBS News, when the cost of a Forever stamp went from 55 cents to 58 cents.
A Forever stamp, like its name suggests, can be used to mail a letter regardless of when it was purchased. That means if you bought a book of Forever stamps 10 years ago, when the price was 45 cents each, you can still use them to mail letters now, even though prices have climbed.
Even though they come soon after a recent price hike, the Postal Service said the latest proposal doesn’t even keep up with rising inflation. The proposed price hikes represent a 6.5% jump, but the annual inflation rate was 7.9% at the end of February, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
“With the new prices, the Postal Service will continue to provide the lowest letter-mail postage rates in the industrialized world and offer a great value in shipping,” the USPS statement reads.
President Joe Biden signed legislation Wednesday to save the post office’s six-days-a-week delivery service. The legislation cleared Congress last month after years of discussion and comes amid widespread complaints about mail service slowdowns.
Officials had repeatedly warned that without congressional action, the Postal Service would run out of cash by 2024. The final bill achieved rare, bipartisan support by scrapping some of the more controversial proposals to settle on core ways to save the service.
Delivering the mail is among the most popular things the government does, with 91% of Americans having a favorable opinion of the Postal Service, according to a Pew Research Center poll released in 2020.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Claybody Theatre to Stage World Premiere of THE CARD
The production is set to play from June 29th through July 9th.
Claybody Theatre is delighted to announce that this summer it will be presenting the world premiere of Deborah McAndrew's (A Christmas Carol, Leeds Playhouse and Pride and Prejudice, Grosvenor Open Air Theatre) new stage adaptation with music of Arnold Bennett's celebrated 1911 novel The Card.
Directed by Conrad Nelson (Pride and Prejudice, Grosvenor Open Air Theatre) and performed at Fenton Town Hall from 29 June - 9 July, The Card follows the adventures of the loveable rogue Denry Machin, as he makes his way up from humble beginnings to become the most celebrated 'card' in The Five Towns!
The Five Towns make up Bennett's fictional Stoke-on Trent - each identifiable with one of the real towns. However, he was missing one - Fenton. Bennett had nothing against Fenton - he just felt that from a literary point of view, Five Towns just sounded better than six. Fenton has never quite forgiven him. Ironically, performances of The Card will take place in the newly refurbished Ballroom at Fenton Town Hall.
In the comical novel, the character of Denry Machin is identified with 'the great cause of cheering us all up' - and this is the inspiration for the new production. The joyful production will feature a professional cast of 7 actors/musicians and will be supported by the Claybody Community Company and championship brass band Acceler8.
Written in 1911, The Card was adapted into a successful film in 1952 featuring Alec Guinness as Denry Machin and Petula Clark as Nellie. In 1973 it was made into a West End musical featuring Joan Hickson, Jim Dale and Millicent Martin and featuring the choreography by Gillian Lynne. The musical was revived in 1994 at Regent Park's Open Air Theatre.
Arnold Bennett was born and raised in the Potteries which consisted of the six towns of Tunstall, Burslem (where Bennett spent most of his childhood and youth), Hanley (where he was born), Fenton, Stoke and Longton. The six towns amalgamated in 1910 to become the county borough of Stoke-on-Trent. In 1925 it was granted city status. Locally it is still known as 'the Potteries' and every 'Stokie' will tell you that it consists of six towns.
Bennett's original success was based primarily on the novels and short stories based on the life and history of his birthplace but after 1916 the focus of many of his novels was on London and he continued to produce both popular and critically acclaimed novels.
Director, Conrad Nelson said:
"After almost three years without creating a full production, it's wonderful to be back with a show that will lift all our spirits and celebrate a local literary hero - Denry Machin. For a number of years local people have been asking us if we would do an adaptation of The Card, and it feels that this show has arrived just when we need it the most. It's a story that demands music and celebration, and I'm particularly excited to be collaborating with actors/musicians, and the Acceler8 brass band to create a show full of life and fun."
Writer Deborah McAndrew said:
"I'm a huge Arnold Bennett fan and The Card is one of my favourites. Denry is a fantastic character and I know audiences are going to love him."
To coincide with the new production, Claybody Theatre will be staging a series of community and educational activities including 'Have a go' music workshop with community band, Penkhull Village Brass; a post-show panel discussion on Wellbeing and writing and creative workshops - in partnerships with the National Literacy Trust - at local schools and YMCA North Staffordshire.
Claybody Theatre is a Stoke-on-Trent based company whose work is inspired by the lives and experiences of local people. Founded by playwright Deborah McAndrew and director Conrad Nelson, the company's inaugural production, Ugly Duck, was first performed in 2013 at the Burslem School of Art and then at the New Vic Theatre in 2014. Other productions include Digging In, a play for schools about children of mining families during the 1984-5 Miners' Strike; Dirty Laundry, Hot Lane, and The D-Road all presented in Spode Works, Stoke. Claybody's audio drama work includes a podcast version of their 2017 production, Dirty Laundry. During the pandemic years of 2020/21, Claybody continued to make work for the communities of Stoke-on-Trent, with a new audio drama series, The Call, starring Mark Benton, and an online choral work, Greenwood Dreams, which won Staffordshire Day Film Festival 2021. Greenwood Dreams was subsequently developed into a longer piece for live performance - The Silver Arrow - presented in June 2021 at Stoke Minster.
The Card will premiere at Fenton Town Hall from 29 June - 9 July. For further details visit www.claybodytheatre.com
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Former WorldSBK and British Superbike rider Yukio Kagayama has announced at the age of 47 that he is hanging up his helmet. Kagayama, who has never raced with any brand other than Suzuki, raced successfully in the WSBK, BSB and Japanese Championship for nearly three decades.
Yukio Kagayama started racing in 1990, in 1993 he became a test rider for Suzuki’s GP500 machine. He was active in the All-Japan Road Race Championship for seven years, but also raced a number of 250 and 500cc GPs as a wild card where he finished in the top ten several times.
After being an official test rider for the Suzuki MotoGP team on the GSV-R for a year, he started racing full-time in Europe from 2003, piloting the Rizla Suzuki team in the British Superbike Championship. A third place overall in 2004 earned Kagayama a seat on Belgium’s Suzuki Alstare WorldSBK team, where he took a shot at the title in 2005 and racked up four wins over a seven-season run.
In 2011, he returned to the Japanese Championship with his own Team Kagayama Suzuki. He also took part in the Suzuka 8 Hours a number of times. As he could no longer run at the front, he decided to stop.
“I am finishing my career as a pilot here. The last two seasons I was unable to fight for the win, so I made this choice. Walking has been difficult for some time because of the many injuries I have suffered and sometimes I couldn’t even get out of bed in the morning. I don’t have the motivation from when I was young.”
#WorldSBK #BSB #hero #Yukio #Kagayama #retires #Motokicx
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress OKs bills suspending normal trade relations with Russia and banning its oil, sending measures to Biden.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress OKs bills suspending normal trade relations with Russia and banning its oil, sending measures to Biden.
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Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank raised its position in Target Co. (NYSE:TGT – Get Rating) by 2.3% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 194,124 shares of the retailer’s stock after acquiring an additional 4,357 shares during the quarter. Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank’s holdings in Target were worth $44,928,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC acquired a new stake in Target in the fourth quarter valued at about $162,042,000. BlackRock Inc. boosted its stake in Target by 1.6% in the third quarter. BlackRock Inc. now owns 41,153,523 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $9,414,691,000 after buying an additional 637,721 shares in the last quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership raised its position in Target by 34.3% in the third quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 2,101,878 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $480,847,000 after purchasing an additional 536,364 shares during the last quarter. Capital World Investors raised its position in Target by 7.2% in the third quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 7,275,047 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $1,664,313,000 after purchasing an additional 485,927 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Deutsche Bank AG raised its position in Target by 25.2% in the third quarter. Deutsche Bank AG now owns 1,797,901 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $411,304,000 after purchasing an additional 362,379 shares during the last quarter. 78.08% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
A number of equities analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Wells Fargo & Company downgraded Target from an “overweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating and lowered their price objective for the stock from $275.00 to $230.00 in a research report on Thursday, January 6th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reduced their price objective on Target from $353.00 to $305.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, February 28th. StockNews.com lowered Target from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, March 30th. Jefferies Financial Group decreased their price objective on Target from $260.00 to $252.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, March 2nd. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price objective on Target from $262.00 to $290.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, March 2nd. Seven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, sixteen have assigned a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $276.14.
Shares of TGT traded up $5.74 during midday trading on Thursday, hitting $221.68. The stock had a trading volume of 150,491 shares, compared to its average volume of 3,206,080. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $213.49 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $229.86. The company has a current ratio of 0.99, a quick ratio of 0.35 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.06. The firm has a market cap of $102.51 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.72, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.89 and a beta of 1.06. Target Co. has a fifty-two week low of $184.00 and a fifty-two week high of $268.98.
Target (NYSE:TGT – Get Rating) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, March 1st. The retailer reported $3.19 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the Zacks’ consensus estimate of $2.86 by $0.33. Target had a net margin of 6.55% and a return on equity of 47.35%. The firm had revenue of $31 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $31.40 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $2.67 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 10.7% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts expect that Target Co. will post 14.56 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, June 10th. Investors of record on Wednesday, May 18th will be given a $0.90 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, May 17th. This represents a $3.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.62%. Target’s dividend payout ratio is presently 25.59%.
About Target (Get Rating)
Target Corporation operates as a general merchandise retailer in the United States. The company offers food assortments, including perishables, dry grocery, dairy, and frozen items; apparel, accessories, home décor products, electronics, toys, seasonal offerings, food, and other merchandise; and beauty and household essentials.
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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Two Florida theme parks have announced plans to build affordable housing in the Orlando area, where it has become increasingly difficult for lower-wage workers to find places to live.
Walt Disney World, the area's largest employer, said Wednesday that 80 acres (32 hectares) has been earmarked for a development of some 1,300 units near its theme parks in Lake Buena Vista. The units will be available to qualified applicants who are employees or members of the public.
Last month, Universal Parks & Resorts announced plans to build a 1,000-unit mixed-income community that offers tuition-free preschool and medical care on site.
Orange County, home to Disney, Universal, SeaWorld and scores of hotels and resorts, attract hundreds of thousands of tourists each year.
The lack of affordable housing has been a concern for years, given the traditional lower wages associated with tourism and ever-increasing population numbers.
Last week, the Orange County Commission agreed to hire a consultant to study whether to consider a rent control ordinance.
In a news release Wednesay, Disney said the development, which is still in the planning stages, would offer a variety of home choices that are “affordable and attainable."
Universal's development, Catchlight Crossings, is a little further along, with plans submitted to the Orange County Planning and Development Department.
“Our vision has been to bring an innovative, new approach to solving our community’s affordable housing crisis,” John Sprouls, Universal's executive vice president and chief administrative officer, said in a statement. “This is about creating a community that will put residents first — a place that inspires them and that they will be proud to call home.”
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings applauded the efforts.
“We look forward to working with other businesses to do the same as we endeavor to close the gap between the housing crisis and the lack of affordable housing to having an abundance of workforce housing in this community,” Demings said in recorded remarks.
He said the county hopes to see additional “workforce housing closer to where people work."
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2 more Black coaches sue NFL alleging racial discrimination
NEW YORK (AP) — Two Black coaches joined Brian Flores on Thursday in his lawsuit alleging racist hiring practices by the NFL toward coaches and general managers.
The updated lawsuit in Manhattan federal court added coaches Steve Wilks and Ray Horton.
Wilks alleges he was discriminated against by the Arizona Cardinals in 2018 and Horton claims he was subjected to discriminatory treatment when he interviewed for the Tennessee Titans head coach position in January 2016.
The rewritten lawsuit from Flores also criticized the NFL for its response to the lawsuit he brought against it and its teams several weeks ago.
In a release from the lawsuit’s attorneys, Wilks said he hoped the lawsuit would help bring racial equality to the league.
“When Coach Flores filed this action, I knew I owed it to myself, and to all Black NFL coaches and aspiring coaches, to stand with him,” he said. “This lawsuit has shed further important light on a problem that we all know exists, but that too few are willing to confront. Black coaches and candidates should have exactly the same ability to become employed, and remain employed, as white coaches and candidates.”
Horton said he was “devastated and humiliated” when he learned that his interview with the Titans was a sham.
“By joining this case, I am hoping to turn that experience into a positive and make lasting change and create true equal opportunity in the future,” he said.
Messages sent to the NFL, the Arizona Cardinals and the Tennessee Titans for comment were not immediately returned.
Flores sued the NFL and three teams on Feb. 1 after he was fired as the Miami Dolphins coach in January after leading the Dolphins to a 24-25 record over three years. They went 9-8 in their second straight winning season, but failed to make the playoffs during his tenure.
He has since been hired as an assistant coach by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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AP Pro Football Writer Barry Wilner contributed to this story.
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Craig Melvin isn’t going to sugarcoat his take on a classic breakfast.
The TODAY anchor responded to a tweet from CNN political commentator (and fellow native South Carolinian) Bakari Sellers that sugar should go on grits.
“Sugar belongs in grits. I’m on this hill forever,” Sellers tweeted Tuesday.
“Sometimes you can’t sit in silence when the people you care about have clearly lost their way,” Melvin tweeted in response. “Only thing that goes in grits are butter, salt, pepper, maybe some of your bacon, sausage, or cheese. Sugar?!?!? C’mon, man!”
Craig's gritty take on this breakfast debate has incited more passion than the three bears felt when they came home and discovered Goldilocks had chowed down on their porridge. Craig's comments led to scores of folks showing their support.
"I’m gonna jump right in this South Carolina conversation," someone wrote. "Let’s leave that sugar on the shelf. @craigmelvin listed all of the appropriate ingredients."
"You tell it sir! This is NOT CREAM OF WHEAT! You keep preaching that truth," another person wrote. "Say it on the air tomorrow. I got your back!"
"Sugar is for oatmeal, never in the Grits," someone else wrote. "Signed born and raised in SC. Gotta go with @craigmelvin on this one."
"Yeah I got time for this fight too sugar in grits is a travesty and you should be reported to the Grit committee for this offense," another disgusted person chimed in.
"Oh agreed! No sugar. Butter, salt and pepper… the end," one other person wrote. "Maybe a little cheese for shrimp and grits. But nope… never sugar. Go bake a cake in that case."
If we've got you craving grits now, try some of these decidedly savory recipes we're sure Craig would approve of:
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You down with OPP? Then Laundry – arguably Melbourne's hottest hip-hop club – is your spiritual home. The line is pretty much always wrapping around the block, so plan your night accordingly. Once you make it past the bouncer and through the doorway, hustle your way to the dancefloor to get up close to the DJs who are spinning everything from old-school hip-hop and R&B to Kendrick's latest. Keen on a more elevated experience? Opt for a VIP package with a private booth, bottle service and a personal host.
Don’t confine your obsession with Drizzy, Jay Z, Kendrick and Nas to your headphones: break out your best moves at Melbourne’s best hip-hop club nights.
If hip-hop's not your jam, check out our guide to Melbourne's best nightclubs and our round-up of Melbourne's best bars for dancing.
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WASHINGTON, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Riverside Research announces over $53.9M in TCV contract wins in the first quarter (Q1) of 2022. The contracts make up new and follow-on work for the Department of Defense (DoD) and intelligence community customers and demonstrate Riverside Research's position as an important national security partner for the federal government.
The Arlington, Virginia-based not-for-profit research institute reports that these research and development contracts will provide customers with key support in the areas of software engineering, systems engineering and commercial ISR. As an established leader in national security, defense, and intelligence, these new wins represent the continual growth of the company's impact to the missions supported. Through Riverside Research's R&D Open Innovation Concept, the organization continues development of innovative technology and solutions crucial to national security.
"These new research programs expand our capabilities with current customers and extend our reach to support new missions" says Dr. Jeff Druessel, Vice President of Business Development.
"This expanded reach demands the right talent to support our customer's most critical needs," says Riverside Research Chief Operations Officer Alka Bhave. "We're working diligently to pivot our company operations in order to provide the best support for our growing posture."
About Riverside Research
Riverside Research is a not-for-profit organization advancing scientific research in the interest of national security. Through the company's Open Innovation Center (OIC), it invests in multi-disciplinary research and development and encourages collaboration to accelerate innovation and advance science. Research areas include: AI/ML, Secure and Resilient Systems, Optics, Electromagnetics, Commercial ISR, and Collection Planning. Learn more at www.riversideresearch.org.
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New York Attorney General Letitia James took legal action Thursday against former president Donald Trump.
Trump has refused to comply with a court order to turn in business documents.
James first subpoenaed for Trump’s documents more than two years ago as part of an investigation into his financial dealings.
In that time, Trump has only turned in 10 personal business documents, according to the AG.
He was ordered to “comply in full” by a judge in February.
On March 31, Trump appealed the document request.
However, the New York AG says the former president “does not have the ability to raise these baseless objections at this time.”
The motion filed Thursday seeks to impose a $10,000 fine on Trump each day he does not produce the documents.
In a statement, James said, “Instead of obeying a court order, Mr. Trump is trying to evade it. We are seeking the court’s immediate intervention because no one is above the law.”
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The Park Circus Place flat has two generous-sized bedrooms and a large, open-plan living space.
The apartment is just a short walk from Kelvinside Park, as well as some of the West End’s most popular spots, including Byres Road.
It is available for offers over £250,000.
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