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Your top 10 CDs with Kevin Bryan
Acoustic tunesmiths and prime practitioners of the roots music genre dominate in my latest survey of new CD releases.
Presence of Dire Straits guitar supremo Mark Knopfler should attract a few uncommitted listeners to Heidi Talbot’s affecting new album while seasoned campaigners such as Paul Brady and Eric Bogle also deserve a mention.
Americana saw impressive efforts emerging from the likes of Rod Picott and Canada’s effervescent Lucky Ones while horror fiction writer Stephen King has hailed Michael McDermott as “possibly the greatest undiscovered rock ‘n’ roll talent of the last 20 years”.
Great acoustic talent
Heidi Talbot (self released)
Sing It For A Lifetime
Dire Straits’ Mark Knopfler lends a hand as Irish folkie Heidi Talbot tackles new material alongside covers by Leonard Cohen, Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton.
Nick Hart (Roebuck Records)
Sings Ten English Folk Songs
The multi talented Hart breathes new life into a selection of traditional ditties, wielding esoteric instruments such as the harmonium, lyre and viol.
Rod Picott (Welding Rod Records)
Paper Hearts and Broken Arrows
Refreshingly raw and unpolished from rough hewn Nashville based Picott, serving up arresting tales of heroes and villains which have become his trademark.
Michael McDermott (Pauper Sky)
St Paul’s Boulevard
Chicago singer-songwriter McDermott’s latest release chronicles lives of a cast of characters living on a fictional street in America’s heartland.
Sally Oldfield (Talking Elephant)
Easy + Celebration
Two interesting late ’70s albums from Mike Oldfield’s elder sister, showcasing gems like You Set My Gypsy Blood Free, The Sun In My Eyes and The Boulevard Song.
Paul Brady (Proper Records)
Maybe So
Consistently enjoyable set from Brady, capturing the veteran Irish balladeer in peerless form as he serves up a batch of freshly minted gems for your listening pleasure.
James Combs (High Pine Steeple Recordings)
Falling Under Spells
Los Angeles based James Combs has been hailed as “one of folk pop’s best kept secrets.” His fifth solo album is typically wide ranging.
The Lucky Ones (Self Released)
The Lucky Ones
Engagingly spontaneous debut from The Lucky Ones, Canadian bluegrass specialists hailing from Yukon. The finished product was captured in the space of five days.
Dietrich Strause (Blueblade Records)
You And I Must Be Out Of My Mind
Inventive and adventurous music from multi-talented Strause, garnished with aural effects lending charm to the contents.
Eric Bogle (Greentrax Records)
The Source of Light
Mature and thoughtful from critically acclaimed Scottish tunesmith Eric Bogle, who found fame after emigrating to Australia. The Flag is a musical highlight. | https://www.hucknalldispatch.co.uk/read-this/back-to-our-roots-acoustic-selection-10-cds-to-try-3740355 | 2022-06-21T18:53:02Z | https://www.hucknalldispatch.co.uk/read-this/back-to-our-roots-acoustic-selection-10-cds-to-try-3740355 | true | 12 |
Meet the 2022 Miss Ohio and Miss Kentucky winners. Spoiler: They're both locals
The winners of the Miss Ohio and Miss Kentucky scholarship pageants were crowned Saturday night.
Elizabetta Nies, 19, of Cincinnati, was crowned the new Miss Ohio. Nies won the crown on her birthday and the preliminary talent award on Thursday night with Chopin's Etude Opus 10 No. 5 "Black Keys Etude."
Hannah Edelen, 24, of Springfield, was crowned the new Miss Kentucky in Bowling Green. Edelen is a sixth-grade teacher in Covington whose social impact initiative, or platform, is called “Read Ready Kentucky.”
According to the Lexington Herald-Leader, Edelen was inspired by “an amazing teacher” in high school, who changed how she looked at herself and her future.
Edelen said she wants high-quality education, equitable resources, and strong mentor programs to be accessible to every child.
Edelen is pursuing a Ph.D. in education policy and evaluation at the University of Kentucky in Lexington. She graduated from Northern Kentucky University in 2020 and is the first in her family to graduate with a bachelor’s degree.
Edelen is also running for the Covington board of education in November's General Election, according to Link nky.
Edelen published her first children's book in March, titled “Hank the Horse and the Case of the Missing Eggs," which is available on Amazon. She will release her second book, "Hand the Horse and Kentucky Proud" in collaboration with Kentucky Proud, the state's agricultural marketing program. As Miss Kentucky, she will take the year off from teaching and serve as the spokesperson for Kentucky Proud.
Edelen and Nies will represent Kentucky and Ohio at the Miss America pageant in Connecticut in December. | https://www.cincinnati.com/story/entertainment/2022/06/21/meet-2022-miss-ohio-and-miss-kentucky-winners/7686701001/ | 2022-06-21T18:53:36Z | https://www.cincinnati.com/story/entertainment/2022/06/21/meet-2022-miss-ohio-and-miss-kentucky-winners/7686701001/ | false | 1 |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser faced a formidable fight for a third term, challenged in Tuesday’s Democratic primary by two council members in a race dominated by crime and public safety issues.
During Bowser’s tumultuous second term, she clashed with former President Donald Trump and walked a public tightrope between her own police department and a vocal coalition of activists led by Black Lives Matter.
Her challengers include At-large Councilmember Robert White, who harshly criticized Bowser’s response to spiraling violent crime rates, and Councilmember Trayon White, who represents Ward 8, the poorest and most crime-ridden area in the district.
The winner of the Democratic primary is the prohibitive favorite in the November general election in the heavily Democratic city.
Crime and public safety have dominated the mayoral campaign. Homicides have risen for four years straight, and the 2021 murder count of 227 was the highest mark since 2003. In January, a candidate for the D.C. Council, Nate Fleming, was carjacked at gunpoint.
On Sunday night, gunfire erupted at a street concert 2 miles from the White House, killing a 15-year-old boy and wounding three others, including a police officer.
The Washington, D.C., campaign broadly reflects a wider dynamic playing out in longtime blue stronghold cities, with progressives facing off against Democratic traditionalists over crime.
Bowser, 49, campaigned on her experience and leadership and her history as one of the faces of Washington’s ongoing quest for statehood. She also received good marks for her handling of the pandemic, generally operating in coordination with the D.C. Council.
In the summer of 2020, following mass protests over the killing of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis, Bowser publicly feuded with Trump after racial justice protesters were forcibly cleared from an area near the White House. Bowser responded by renaming the protest epicenter Black Lives Matter Plaza and commissioning a mural with “Black Lives Matter” painted on a stretch of 16th Street, one block from the White House, in giant yellow letters.
Under pressure from activists calling to defund the police, Bowser largely stood by her police department, fighting public battles with the D.C. Council over the police budget. She quietly replaced an older white police chief with a younger Black successor and has pushed for funding to build Metropolitan Police Department staffing, currently at 3,500, up to 4,000 officers over the next decade.
In April, the D.C. Council’s judiciary committee cut $6 million from Bowser’s $30 million budget proposal to hire more officers, targeting incentives Bowser claimed were vital to attract good candidates. The committee, on which neither of her challengers serves, did approve a $20,000 hiring bonus to help recruit more police officers, something Bowser announced a few days before the primary.
“I’ve never been to a community where they said they didn’t want the police. Never,” Bowser said in a radio debate last month. “We need the police that we need.”
Robert White, 40, has a history of successful insurgent campaigns, having unseated an entrenched incumbent for an at-large Council seat in 2016. He proposed tackling crime through a massive public and private youth jobs program that Bowser derided as unsustainable.
Trayon White, 38, openly invokes the spirit of Marion Barry, the late mayor and council member who remains a controversial but beloved figure among many Washingtonians. A former grassroots community activist, White was a protégé of Barry’s. He has has opposed Bowser’s bids to hire more police officers and favors community violence intervention programs, something he says Bowser was slow to embrace.
In 2018, Trayon White was accused of antisemitism after saying a prominent Jewish family was controlling the weather in Washington. | https://www.mypanhandle.com/news/politics/mayor-of-washington-dc-faces-formidable-primary-challenge/ | 2022-06-21T18:53:52Z | https://www.mypanhandle.com/news/politics/mayor-of-washington-dc-faces-formidable-primary-challenge/ | false | 32 |
High-value PCs and components at good prices
Prime Day is right around the corner, and as usual, there’s slated to be a huge selection of discounted PCs and computer equipment. After suffering through a major microchip shortage for two years, the industry is finally able to offer price cuts on highly capable electronics. While prices may never go back to pre-shortage levels, we expect to see some great deals on computers and, amazingly, PC hardware.
When does Prime Day 2022 start?
Amazon hasn’t released the exact dates, but rumors indicate that it will take place sometime around the second full week of July. It typically doesn’t fall on Friday, Saturday or Sunday, which leaves us with July 13-16 and 20-23 as the most likely date ranges.
How do I get the best Prime Day deals?
Subscribe to Amazon Prime
This is a must-do if you want to get your hands on the holiday’s best deals. You don’t have to be a longtime subscriber, nor do you have to stay subscribed after getting your deals. But you need an Amazon Prime subscription during the event to take advantage of the sales.
Ask Alexa
Asking, “Alexa, what are my deals?” will bring up a number of great discounts that you can only find when shopping via the voice assistant.
Turn on deals notifications
If you have one of the latest-generation Amazon Echo or Echo Show smart speakers or displays, you can activate the “Deals Recommendations” setting to receive alerts about upcoming sales. This feature scans your shopping cart, wish list and saved items and reports back when something you’ve tagged is about to see a price cut.
Best Prime Day mini PC deals
There was a time when even simple computers used mostly for word processing took up entire tower cases. These powerful, space-efficient and moderately priced mini PCs are proof that era is over.
While it’s not on sale right this minute, rumors are swirling that it could be replaced with an upgraded model as early as October. In the meantime, look for retailers to discount this powerful, user-friendly mini PC around mid-July. Sold by Amazon
About as efficient as they get, this full-featured PC comes in two versions, both under $300. It has plenty of RAM, storage and processing power for a smooth Windows experience with few to no hiccups or slowdowns. Sold by Amazon
It’s equipped with a surprisingly powerful central processing unit for something so small, and it can even play some relatively resource-intensive games thanks to Intel’s advanced integrated graphics processing unit. You can upgrade its dual-channel RAM to as much as 32 gigabytes, and it supports up to three simultaneous video outputs. Sold by Amazon
Best Prime Day desktop PC deals
Buying a desktop gaming PC can, surprisingly, be more economical than buying and assembling the parts yourself.
It’s powerful enough to play many of today’s best games right out of the box, with an impressively fast AMD Ryzen processor and plenty of storage space. While its graphics card is from the previous generation, it’s still relatively powerful, and there’s plenty of room inside for an upgrade if you need the extra firepower. Sold by Amazon
This moderately priced option is perfect if you want to start gaming right now, but still want to keep your eye on the GPU market for a good deal on a high-end card. Its GTX 1660 graphics card will keep you playing until you find the right upgrade. Sold by Amazon
As long as you’re not playing at the highest resolutions and graphics settings, this is one of the best discounted gaming PCs out there. It has plenty of connectivity options, including Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.2 and tons of USB ports. Sold by Amazon
Best Prime Day laptop deals
Retailers often use Prime Day to unload older versions of great laptops. These premium options are either already heavily discounted, or primed to see big price cuts sometime in July.
Not only is it outfitted with high-end components, it also boasts a rare AMOLED screen that delivers a clearer image and more accurate colors than nearly all of the competition. There are a few configurations to choose from, and they all earn the Intel Evo certification for a fast, streamlined experience. Sold by Amazon
A few years ago, you wouldn’t have expected Apple to release an efficient, high-powered laptop at a reasonable price, but that’s exactly what the MacBook Air is. Since Apple’s announcement of the follow-up MacBook Air M2, you can plan on getting a good Prime Day discount on this refined, lightweight laptop. Sold by Amazon
While the Surface Pro 8 does exist, it has few significant advantages and tends to cost a lot. The previous version, the Surface Pro 7, is nearly the most refined and powerful Windows tablet money can buy. Sold by Amazon
With this one, you’ll spend about as little as you possibly can while still getting a smooth, frustration-free Windows experience. It’s the perfect example of the kind of accessible, high-value deals you’re likely to find during Prime Day. Sold by Amazon
It’s not on sale at the moment, but the Acer Aspire series typically sees a price cut during the Amazon buying holiday. This 15-inch model sports all the hardware needed for most work and education tasks, and ships with Windows 11 preloaded. Sold by Amazon
Best Prime Day computer hardware deals
If you’re busy putting together your dream gaming PC, you can’t miss these impressive deals.
One year ago, a 30% discount on the most-recommended desktop CPU seemed like a fever dream. Today, this gaming-grade CPU is a better value than ever, and the perfect centerpiece to a PC that can remain effective for years. Sold by Amazon
Intel Core i7-12700K Processor
If you’re on Team Blue (Intel) rather than Team Red (AMD), you’ll appreciate this powerful yet efficient CPU. As the second-highest tier of Intel’s 12th-generation Core family, it’s one of the first to use a novel combination of 12 specialized high-efficiency and performance-oriented cores. Sold by Amazon
Gigabyte Aorus GeForce RTX 3080 Master
While $1,000 for a graphics card isn’t exactly cheap, it is considerably cheaper than this time last year, especially for this high-end card that’s perfect for 4K gaming. Sold by Amazon
Zotac GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Edge OC
The 3070 offers the best price-to-performance proposition as far as gaming enthusiasts are concerned. It isn’t exactly affordable by most people’s definition, but it is closer to the 3070’s manufacturer’s suggested retail price than ever before. Sold by Amazon
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BOSTON (AP) — Hundreds of dead birds have washed up on Martha's Vineyard and animal control officials there think a highly contagious strain of avian flu may be responsible.
The Tisbury Animal Control posted an “avian influenza warning” on social media Monday, telling residents that hundreds of dead cormorants have washed up all over the island and it's “extremely dangerous” for a small island.
Animal control officers collected the birds and sent many to the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife for testing.
The animal control office said the new strain could become a major issue that may take years to recover from.
The office warned residents not to touch the birds. It asked them to keep their dogs on leashes on beaches, be careful going into the water since many are floating in seaweed, and notify animal control if they find any dead birds.
This type of avian flu is considered a low risk to people, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. | https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/article/Hundreds-of-birds-wash-up-on-island-officials-17255656.php | 2022-06-21T18:54:36Z | https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/article/Hundreds-of-birds-wash-up-on-island-officials-17255656.php | false | 17 |
In the heyday of the guitar hero, the 1960s and 70s, you could hardly move for them. Guitars were the dominant instrument in popular culture and those who could conjure riffs were gods among mortals.
But while great new electric guitar players turn up daily, guitar heroes – names bordering on the mythical, who take over the mainstream and whose names become synonymous with awesome licks – come along less often. In the 21st Century, the one who stands tallest is Jack White.
One man who graduated from guitar hero to guitar god is Jeff Beck. When Beck invited The White Stripes to join him on stage at his 2002 Royal Festival Hall residency, it suggested a passing of the torch. Beck, who many call the greatest living guitarist, spotted White’s genius.
The White Stripes were then known only as one of the ‘The’ bands, disparate garage rock revivalists who all happened to hit success in 2001. Other leading figures in the moment were The Hives, The Strokes and The Vines.
‘The’ bands represented a punk rock reaction against nu metal, much as grunge was to hair metal ten years earlier. At a time when metal albums were overproduced into oblivion, every element digitally shifted to be metronomically in time, garage rock was a refreshing celebration of the lo-fi, the loose, and the lairy.
Strange as it seems now, it was initially unclear which of the ‘The’ bands would be the movement’s Beatles and which its Herman’s Hermits. Unclear to all except perhaps Jeff Beck, who saw the spark.
Jack White is a genuine polymath - guitarist, writer, arranger, producer, gear aficionado and creator of a mini-empire in Third Man Records. Here, TG profiles an extraordinary career: The Many Faces Of Jack White...
The Trailblazer
When The White Stripes’ self-titled debut album was released in 1999, back when Jack was still married to drummer Meg White, some critics dismissed the duo format as a gimmick. But the lack of a bassist served Jack and Meg’s vision.
Being a duo made them agile. They could deliver tempo changes and cue hits with eye contact that is hard to orchestrate with bigger ensembles.
It also gave Jack unlimited sonic space. His note choices when soloing were unconstrained by the need to harmonise with anyone else, and his guitar tone could be anything he wanted without worrying about blending with the bass.
You might expect that meant a huge, bass-heavy tone, but White opted for a snotty, obnoxious sound, especially on the early records. Detroit garage rock forebears The MC5 and The Stooges were an obvious point of comparison, but the rough production on White Stripes albums also recalled early blues.
The ratty sound quality recalled tapes by Alan Lomax, the musicologist who made field recordings of pioneers like Lead Belly and Muddy Waters. Those unaccompanied blues performances often changed tempo and rhythm unexpectedly, a quality the bassless White duo could easily imitate.
Now, thanks in large part to The White Stripes’ success, rock duos no longer seem unlikely. The Black Keys actually predated Jack and Meg, but they received a commercial bump from the industry’s sudden interest in blues-influenced twosomes.
Royal Blood are the most obvious beneficiaries of the Stripes’ blazed trail, but MGMT, The Kills, and a host of less famous pairings also followed in their wake.
The Guitar Hero
Guitar heroes are not only great guitarists. You can tell this by thinking about who qualifies as one. Keith Richards, Slash, and Jimi Hendrix are guitar heroes; YouTube shredders, your guitar teacher, and Andrés Segovia are not. White is effortlessly believable as a rock star.
Admittedly he’d never trash a hotel room – he’s expressed too much sympathy for the workers who clean them – but that just makes him seem more in tune with the people. Joe Bonamassa has become famous playing the guitar, but he remains, by his own admission, unabashedly nerdy.
White, like Prince or David Bowie, is enigmatic enough that if you learned he’d been born in another solar system, you’d only be briefly surprised.
The White Stripes’ position as just one ‘The’ band among many changed with their major label debut Elephant. Its unstoppable first single Seven Nation Army is undoubtedly the biggest riff of the 21st Century.
And as recognisable as even Smoke On The Water thanks to its adoption on football terraces, Seven Nation Army gave The White Stripes a hit that everybody’s parents know. If Jack White was his generation’s Kurt Cobain, Seven Nation Army was his Smells Like Teen Spirit.
Elephant included a ton of solos, marking the arrival of Jack White the guitar hero. Guitar magazines were slow to hail White’s lead playing because it wasn’t technical, but it was the kind of playing that made people excited about the guitar. That year Rolling Stone magazine ranked him the 17th greatest guitarist of all time, which looked premature at the time and prescient now.
As Kurt had on Teen Spirit, White made an epic track even bigger by sticking close to the melody for the solo in Seven Nation Army. The lead break in There’s No Home For You Here opened with a Hendrix-worthy burst of sustained feedback, before Jack’s chaotic DigiTech Whammy abuse began. The notes were almost all pentatonic, but the frenzied pitch shifting made it sound totally unconventional.
While specialist blues magazines lamented declining audiences and a lack of new mainstream stars, The White Stripes dedicated albums to blues pioneers Son House and Blind Willie McTell. Elephant had Ball And Biscuit, a pure blues song hiding in plain sight on a number one album.
That song and Black Math made prominent use of Jack’s ‘stutter’ technique, perhaps his biggest playing innovation. It sounded like a rapidly executed killswitch, but there was no killswitch on his Airline guitar, and live performances saw him creating the effect standing away from his pedalboard.
It stumped many guitarists, and YouTube still features several incorrect explanations of how it’s done. White was bouncing his picking hand off the string.
The flesh of his index finger caught the string as the pick came down, choking it, and then the pick brushed the string as he bounced off, sounding the note. His fuzz pedal exaggerated the staccato effect by acting like a noise gate.
The Stripes’ burgeoning popularity gave global audiences the chance to see White live, where he truly excelled. His spontaneous freakouts, powered by the same nervous energy that drives his frenetic vibrato, were at their best when feeding off an audience.
His habit of kicking the Whammy pedal in and out mid-lick could make even blues clichés sound like nothing anyone had heard. Elephant had seen White begin to embrace octave effects to fill out the bass frequencies, and his Whammy-equipped tone sounded monstrous at festivals across the world.
Live, the Seven Nation Army solo could become a wild affair, riotously over-sliding for the high notes while keeping the general shape of the melody. This reckless abandon would have sounded disastrous with a bassist, but unaccompanied it just worked.
Their showmanship made The White Stripes memorable TV guests, too. On their Later... With Jools Holland debut, Jack snapped his fifth string. Where other acts would have gone for another take, Jack coolly retuned mid solo and finished the song.
While performing Let’s Build A Home on Tonight With Conan O’Brien, White left the stage to slam his Crestwood Astral onto O’Brien’s desk, using it as a lap steel and pummeling the guitar with stuttering pyrotechnics.
After a detour for the more piano-driven Get Behind Me Satan, in 2007 The White Stripes rocked hard on their final album Icky Thump, a celebration of guitar. While the title track wasn’t as eminently chantable as Seven Nation Army, for our money it’s an even better riff.
His mixture of palm muting and slide for the riffs on Catch Hell Blues again showed his knack for making well-worn ideas sound new with his unique approach. Touring, however, became increasingly unmanageable due to Meg’s anxiety, and by 2011 the duo would confirm they were calling it quits.
The Team Player
Even as The White Stripes exploded, White found time to start another band. The Raconteurs debuted in 2006 showing that White could fit discretely into a five-piece band (if you count touring keyboardist Dean Fertita) just as well as he could dominate proceedings.
The psychedelic and power-pop stylings of The Raconteurs were far more conventionally radio-friendly than The White Stripes, but White’s experience as an improviser was still key to proceedings.
As co-frontman Brendan Benson would later put it, “With the Raconteurs it’s like, ‘how far can we go with not playing the song?’” Live, album closer Blue Veins became a titanic blues epic, with the band dropping out for parts of White’s extended solo.
But guitar extravaganzas were not The Raconteurs’ principal game. Their tightly crafted pop tunes showed that White could serve the song just as well as explode it.
This was further confirmed when White formed The Dead Weather with The Kills’ Alison Mosshart, Queens Of The Stone Age guitarist Dean Fertita, and Raconteurs bandmate Jack Lawrence on bass.
White played drums, giving Mosshart and Fertita the intimidating job of playing guitar in front of their generation’s biggest guitar hero. Fertita, though, insisted it was “an easy relationship”, adding, “I might want to go on and on doing takes, but having another guitar player there to say ‘that was a cool one’ makes my job a lot easier... He never suggests what I play or insists on anything.”
As The White Stripes ended, White spread his talents into multiple genres. He produced and played on Loretta Lynn’s 2004 release Van Lear Rose, helping make the country legend’s first album in over a decade the most successful of her career. Jack’s understated slide licks showed he could deliver pure roots music without pedalboard gimmicks.
Later, Jack duetted with Alicia Keys on Another Way To Die from Quantum Of Solace, supplying the filthiest guitar ever heard in James Bond theme. Panned at the time as a poor choice for Bond, it remains terminally underrated in its own right. Its existence, though, was a reminder that you call White for big riffs just as surely as you know who to call when there’s something strange in ya neighbourhood.
When Beyoncé wanted a rock song in 2016, she summoned White to co-write and co-produce. This collaboration might have been a 21st century Beat It, but disappointingly White elected to put barely any guitar on it.
It was nevertheless nominated for a Grammy for Best Rock Performance, although apart from the drums sampled from Zeppelin’s When The Levee Breaks, there’s not much rock about it.
But this again showed White as a musician, not merely a guitarist. Piling on his guitar might have boosted his ego, but in the current musical climate, it wouldn’t have been what the song needed. It did, however, have a hook that could have been a monster guitar riff, as his solo performances of the song have shown.
The Gearhead
While the enigmatic White would never write “Welcome to Nerdville” above the entrance to his studio, his gear choices betray a geekiness that is every inch the equal of Joe Bonamassa’s. But where Bonamassa’s collection is all the most elite boutique gear, White has a love of junk shop finds.
In a review of Icky Thump, Rolling Stone critic Robert Christgau quipped that Jack had “hauled new detritus into his theoretical garage.” But the garage was anything but theoretical, and Jack’s new sounds have often come from unloved old gear, which he would, as he put it, fight to get them to sound good.
Jack’s love of stuttering sounds has found him discovering numerous ways to produce them. For the Raconteurs’ first tour he kept a killswitch pedal on top of his amp which he operated with his picking hand at crucial moments. On recordings, he experimented with adding tremolo effects or even splicing in silences to finished takes to create the desired effect.
He was ahead of the curve in adopting phase-locked loop (PLL) synth-fuzz pedals. Already popular with synth users, phase-locked loops are oscillators that maintain a relationship between the input and the output, so although the noises are chaotic and glitchy, they are harmonious.
White’s adoption of the Mantic Flex monophonic PLL for his solo on Why Walk A Dog? brought them to the attention of guitarists as a bold new sound. While many listeners assumed the diving pitch sounds were produced by a Whammy, they actually came from the Flex.
There were signs, however, that White has become less interested in fighting his gear over time. In 2018 he picked up an EVH Wolfgang after reading that Eddie had designed a guitar that would not fight him at all.
And he named his favourite guitar amp as the 15” speaker version of the Fender Vibroverb, noting that players with great tone like Stevie Ray Vaughan and Duane Eddy had used them. His Raconteurs guitar rig expanded to include custom shop Gibsons and Fenders, a sign perhaps that White was ready for guitars that co-operate with his efforts at making music.
The recording of the Raconteurs’ 2019 album Help Us Stranger gives a few clues to White’s continuing greatness. He continued to innovate, constructing (with help from Fender’s custom shop) the Three-Wheel-Motion Low Rider Telecaster.
This hot-rod inspired affair had a strap-operated B-bender, plus lever-operated Hipshot G- and E-benders, plus a switch for Drop D inspired by the EVH D-tuna. For pickups, it included a single coil bridge, P90 middle, and a neck wide-range humbucker pinched from an old Tele Thinline.
A momentary killswitch, also inspired by EVH, made his stuttering effects more accessible. He continued to champion PLL sounds, most obviously on Sunday Driver. This was White the inventor, always in search of new sounds.
On the other hand, the album also saw him recording for the first time with a classic setup he had long avoided: a Gibson Les Paul into a Fender Champ. This was White the realist, choosing the sound that worked for the songs, even if it killed his contrarian impulses to use such a conventional rig.
With CopperSound pedals, White has recently developed the Triplegraph polyphonic octave pedal. This beast of a pedal can produce upper and lower octaves via either momentary or latching modes, and boasts (what else?) a momentary killswitch mode for effortless stuttering.
But by distributing these pedals, as well as the Mantic Flex, through his own Third Man company, White has shown a commitment to making unique sounds accessible, rather than keeping them all to himself.
The Record Man
Jack registered the Third Man name back in 2001, but he didn’t do anything with the label until 2008, when The White Stripes stopped recording and he acquired the rights to their back catalogue. With Third Man Records, White is a self-appointed keeper of the flame of American roots music.
He’s reissued classics by Blind Willie McTell and The Supremes, and released the entire recorded works of 1930s guitar-and-fiddle group The Mississippi Sheiks.
He’s also financed new music by legends: as well as the aforementioned Loretta Lynn, White produced and released rockabilly queen Wanda Jackson’s comeback. He’s also nurtured young artists careers, making him the curator of a collection of great music.
Third Man has one of only three vinyl pressing plants in the US, and its rolling record store, a converted bus, made its debut at SXSW in 2011. There are now Third Man venues in London, Nashville, and Detroit, making the beginnings of an analogue empire.
The Torch Holder
White’s reputation as a guitarist was cemented for many by his selection as the new kid, alongside legends Jimmy Page and The Edge, for 2009 documentary It Might Get Loud. That selection of players reflected differences between musicians and non-musicians about what makes a great guitarist.
While Page was an obvious choice, guitar magazine readers would probably have voted for Eddie Van Halen to represent the 80s, and perhaps Matt Bellamy or Mark Tremonti for the present day. White, however, instantly won over audiences by playing slide on a one-string diddly bow he hastily built from a plank!
Later in the film, his solo rendition of I Fought Piranhas showed a guitarist as steeped in the history of the instrument as he was invested in moving it forward. He clearly worshipped the blues, but he was interested in performing it as he felt it should be today, not being a historic re-enactor. In that sense, he was the natural heir to Page – a view cemented in the public imagination by Page’s endorsement.
The Page similarities don’t end there. While both are most famous as guitarists, they are arguably even more talented as producers, arrangers, songwriters, and band leaders.
Both have a vision of how they want music to be, and a mastery of every aspect of the process to bring that vision into reality. Both are crafters of earth-shattering riffs. And both have technical limitations as guitarists, but their histrionic delivery has a power more refined players can’t touch.
It Might Get Loud also hinted at White’s solo future. Fly Farm Blues, knocked out in 10 minutes during the making of the documentary, became his first solo single. Sounding like a John Lee Hooker song played back through a fuzz pedal, it was a moment of garage-blues inspiration.
In October 2020, the producers of Saturday Night Live found themselves with an unexpected vacancy for a musical guest. Coincidentally, Eddie Van Halen had died the same week, and SNL wanted a guitar hero.
Jack White got the call, appearing with his blue EVH Wolfgang and throwing in a tapping lick at the end of Lazaretto. Jack, for his part, modestly wrote on Instagram (opens in new tab): “I won’t even insult the man’s talent by trying to play one of his songs.”
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Sex offender from Puerto Rico being sought after in Jones Co.
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - The Jones County Sheriff’s Department is asking for help in finding the whereabouts of a sex offender in the area.
According to JCSD Administrator Lance Chancellor, the department is searching for 38-year-old Luis Miguel Caraballo, a.k.a. Luis Miguel Morales Caraballo, on a failure to register as a sex offender charge.
The sheriff’s department says Caraballo was convicted in Puerto Rico of child abuse, and while moving to Jones County, he failed to register as a sex offender.
Local residents made JCSD aware of Caraballo’s status, which led to an investigation by JCSD Investigator Wesley Waites, who also manages the sex offender registry for the department.
“This subject is required to register as a sex offender and has not done so. A warrant for his arrest for failure to register as a sex offender has been issued, and deputies and investigators are actively looking for him,” said Jones County Sheriff Joe Berlin.
Berlin noted that if anyone has information on Caraballo’s whereabouts can contact JCSD at 601-425-3147 or Jones County Crime Stoppers at 601-428-STOP (7867).
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This Is The Most Romantic Destination In North Carolina
By Sarah Tate
June 21, 2022
Anniversaries and Valentine's Day may be the most popular time to pull out all the romantic stops, but who needs a special holiday to say "I love you" when you can sweep your significant other off their feet by taking them to the most romantic spot around.
Trips To Discover compiled a list of the most romantic destination in each state, including this must-see spot in North Carolina. According to the site:
"When you want to escape with the one you love (or the one you're hoping to ignite a spark with) there are many places throughout the country to choose from, whether it's a luxury couples' resort or a romantic small town. Getting away from it all is always better with a special someone, and in many cases, you don't even have to go very far."
So what was considered the most romantic destination in North Carolina?
Oceanic Restaurant
Located along the coast in Wrightsville Beach, Oceanic is waiting to deliver breathtaking views and a delicious menu to make a romantic dinner with your loved one the most memorable date. Oceanic is located at 702 S. Lumina Avenue in Wrightsville Beach.
Here's what Trips To Discover had to say about the most romantic destination in North Carolina:
"For beachfront dining in North Carolina, it's hard to beat The Oceanic. It boasts a romantic setting on the Atlantic, set right on the sand with a deck that extends into the ocean for outdoor dining. The menu is all about coastal cuisine, including lots of locally sourced seafood, while local and regional farmers provide the produce, poultry, and pork."
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Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) reclaimed the Ligue 1 title last season. The French giants ended the season with 26 wins and just four defeats in the league.
Meanwhile, the Parisians are planning a tactical change that could help Lionel Messi next season. Elsewhere, the Ligue 1 champions have retained their interest in a Bayern Munich striker.
On that note, here's a look at the key PSG transfer stories as on June 21, 2022:
PSG planning tactical change to aid Lionel Messi
PSG are planning to shift to a 3-5-2 setup in the upcoming campaign, according to Foot Mercato via PSG Talk.
The French giants used a back three in the later stages of last season, and that could become a regular feature next season. New sporting director Luis Campos has earmarked Christophe Galtier to replace current manager Mauricio Pochettino at the Parc des Princes.
Campos wants Galtier to oversee a shift in formation, which would enable Messi to play in his favoured number ten position. The Argentinean endured a difficult time since moving to Paris from Barcelona last summer. The 34-year-old struggled to come to terms with the rigours of French football and was a shadow of his former self, netting just 11 times across competitions.
However, the Parisians are convinced that Messi could be back to his best next season. Campos wants to aid the process with a formation change that could help the Argentinean flourish. Operating from his preferred position would hand the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner the freedom to play his natural game.
Messi registered 20 goal contributions from 26 games in Ligue 1 last season. The 34-year-old has had a year to acclimatise himself to Ligue 1 and could regain his mojo next season.
Parisians retain Robert Lewandowski interest
The Parisians remain interested in Robert Lewandowski, according to Foot Mercato via PSG Talk.
The Polish striker will enter the final year of his contract with Bayern Munich this summer. The Bavarians are struggling to tie him down to a new deal, with the player eager to move on in search of a new challenge. The reigning Ligue 1 champions, along with Barcelona, are among the clubs monitoring Lewandowski's situation with interest.
The Blaugrana have been heavily linked with a move for the 33-year-old but have so far failed to secure his signature. The Parisians are sensing an opportunity and could dive for the player this summer.
They are optimistic about their chances of securing Lewandowski, who continues to be at the top of his game. The Pole ended last season with 50 goals and six assists from 46 games across competitions.
Christophe Galtier wants Khephren Thuram at Parc des Princes
Christophe Galtier wants Khephren Thuram at the Parc des Princes this summer, according to journalist Saber Desfarges via PSG Talk.
The Nice manager is likely to take charge at the Parisians this summer and wants Thuram to join him in Paris. The French midfielder was a regular for Nice last season, registering four goals and three assists in 40 games across competitions.
The defensive midfielder could help plug a gap in the squad that has not been successfully addressed since the departure of Thiago Motta. The 21-year-old has a market value of €17 million, and his current contract runs till 2025. | https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/news-psg-transfer-news-roundup-parisians-planning-tactical-change-aid-lionel-messi-club-retain-interest-bayern-munich-striker-june-21-2022 | 2022-06-21T19:05:34Z | https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/news-psg-transfer-news-roundup-parisians-planning-tactical-change-aid-lionel-messi-club-retain-interest-bayern-munich-striker-june-21-2022 | false | 1 |
Power banks have become like smartphones -- little black slabs with no character. Zendure is aiming to change that with the new SuperMini GO.
Launched on Indiegogo today, the SuperMini GO is a 10,000mAh that features a 20W PD USB-C port and a second USB-A port for legacy devices and devices requiring trickle charging. It also incorporates a magnetic wireless charging pad for charging up smartphones wirelessly.
Yup, everything you need for charging in a small package.
10,000mAh of battery capacity might not sound like a lot, but it's enough to almost recharge up an iPhone 13 Pro Max twice, which isn't bad at all. A smaller iPhone, such as the iPhone 12, can be recharged two and a half times before the power bank needs recharging.
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The SuperMini GO also has a handy LCD display on the back that's color-coordinated to the design of the power bank (it comes in a range of colors - Sunset Cyan, Galaxy Black, and Space Silver).
Everything is packed in a durable rubberized outer shell that looks like an old-timey camera.
Yeah, it's a cute look. I'm someone who normally likes functional and practical, and even I like this look.
It's fresh and different and fun.
"When we design a product, the user experience is always at the forefront," said Zendure CEO and founder Bryan Liu. "Magnetic docking and 3-in-1 charging capabilities make SuperMini GO a joy to use, and we had a little fun with the aesthetic so we could deliver even more of that joy."
But don't let the outside fool you. The power bank is all business.
I've been testing a sample for a couple of weeks, and it ticks all the boxes. Capacity is spot on (I've discharged and charged this power bank a number of times to make sure the capacity is as listed), the USB-C port is capable of a sustained 20W output, and the wireless charger outputs a maximum of 15W (going down to 5W depending on device).
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The SuperMini GO will also charge three devices simultaneously (total output is limited to 20W), or it can charge a device while it is being recharged.
If you want a fully-featured, portable power bank that's got a bit of style to it, check out the SuperMini GO. I've tried and tested a lot of Zendure products and the company never disappoints. | https://www.zdnet.com/article/zendure-supermini-go-rugged-power-bank-that-does-it-all/ | 2022-06-21T19:06:21Z | https://www.zdnet.com/article/zendure-supermini-go-rugged-power-bank-that-does-it-all/ | false | 1 |
8 suspects arrested in connection with caller ID scam targeting seniors in Montreal
8 suspects arrested in connection with caller ID scam targeting seniors in Montreal
Montreal police (SPVM) arrested eight suspects in connection with over 100 alleged frauds that involved faking caller IDs and posing as bank workers.
The suspects, all between 19 and 21 years old, allegedly obtained banking information from vulnerable seniors living in the Anjou, Montreal North, and Saint-Leonard boroughs.
Pollice analyzed a total of 110 cases, all of which followed the same general approach:
Alleged fraudsters would first telephone a senior, pretending to be a bank worker. An app was used to make the name of the institution appear on the caller ID display.
Claiming there had been a fraudulent transaction on their bank card, the suspects would allegedly ask the victim to provide their PIN number and place the card in an envelope, informing them that a mail carrier would come pick it up.
A uniformed accomplice would then retrieve the envelope and, using the card and PIN number, the suspects would allegedly make withdrawals from the ATM, as well as purchases.
According to a press release from the SPVM, the eight suspects were apprehended on June 16 after a weeks-long investigation.
"Searches were conducted inside two residences located in Bois-des-Filion and Terrebonne, as well as in eight vehicles," the release reads. "Investigators seized mobile phones, bank cards, transaction records, uniforms and an air gun."
They will appear at the Montreal courthouse in September to face multiple charges.
PREVENTING FRAUD
The SPVM is reminding Montrealers to be vigilant when it comes to caller ID, issuing the following advice:
- Never trust what is written on the display of your telephone;
- Never give out personal information over the phone;
- Remember that financial institutions never ask their customers to hand over bank cards or give out their personal identification number (PIN);
- Never give in to pressure;
- Always consult a family member or someone you trust to validate the information you receive;
- If in doubt, do not hesitate to consult your local police station.
Suspected frauds can be reported to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.
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PITTSBURGH, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I use motion sensors in my yard but noticed how none were able to record a video," said the inventor from Elmont, New York. "I thought of this idea to help track the activity that takes place in the yard and record the footage."
He invented the patent-pending PEST DETECT, a stake-mounted outdoor sensor with accompanying cell phone app for notification of unwanted persons or animals. This would help provide an easy way of notifying a homeowner of strangers or animals present on their property and the footage could be sent to the consumer's cellular phone. Additionally, the device does not require any accessories or mounting brackets, it could be easily placed in any soft ground location.
The original design was submitted to the Long Island sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-LJD-158, 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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ST. LOUIS — Authorities in Missouri said two men were charged in connection to a home explosion that killed four people in St. Louis.
The St. Louis County Prosecutor's Office charged the two men, 37-year-old Terrell Cooks and 43-year-old Seneca Mahan, with second-degree murder, endangering the welfare of a child, and unlawful possession of an illegal weapon, The Kansas City Star reported.
Prosecutors say Cooks admitted that he and Mahan built explosive devices that would flash bright and bang loudly and then sell them, the Associated Press reported.
Cooks was not at the house when it exploded, but Mahan was and suffered minor injuries, the newspaper reported.
According to the news outlets, first responders were initially called to the residence around 1:20 a.m. Friday after the garage exploded.
The four people who died were identified as Travell Eason, 16; Christopher Jones, 17; Damario Cooks, 18; and William Jones, 21, the AP reported.
According to the AP, officials say the explosion was so powerful it shook neighboring homes and blew out peoples’ windows.
The two men are being held on $350,000 bail, the AP reported. | https://www.koaa.com/news/national/2-men-charged-in-home-explosion-that-killed-4-in-missouri | 2022-06-21T19:12:27Z | https://www.koaa.com/news/national/2-men-charged-in-home-explosion-that-killed-4-in-missouri | false | 11 |
Drop-In Kit Converts Land Rover Defenders to Electric for Farm Use
They pack a little over 100 miles of off-road range and can still tow.
Converting a car to electric drive isn't always straightforward. Ford's wildly popular Eluminator crate motor has been a sell-out success, but it doesn't come with a battery or the rest of a powertrain, so it's far from plug and play. The retro electrification experts at Electrogenic, though, have made a kit that allows pretty much any garage in the United Kingdom to swap old Land Rover Defenders to electric.
It's appropriate this has dropped as people are heading to the U.K.'s Glastonbury Festival because this project started with Worthy Farm, the site that hosts Glastonbury, and an Innovate U.K. grant to develop converted Land Rover Defenders. Electrogenic and the farm got the job done, starting in November 2020, and now others can get in on that sweet conversion action, too.
It's important to note that Defenders in the U.K. are often used for work purposes, not just long-distance overlanding. That makes them the perfect application, more or less, for powertrain swaps like this. They typically stay on the property or make runs to and from local shops, so they don't have to go hundreds of miles off the grid.
The conversion kit costs about $29,460—or £24,000—and from the usage on the farm, Electrogenic reckons it will pay that back in four years via savings in fuel prices. It comes with a 53-kilowatt-hour battery that gets over 100 miles of range on roads and apparently more when off-roading, which is where these working vehicles are meant to be.
An 80-kilowatt motor means the trucks get a nice power boost from the old diesel lumps and that the zero-to-60 time drops from 19 to 16 seconds. Towing is still absolutely possible, which is important for rigs such as these.
The Worthy Farm manager said the four converted Defenders are working out really well. “They’re good little Land Rovers. We use them on a daily basis and they do everything we want them to do. Financially they’re great: each one saves about £6,000 ($7,370) a year in fuel plus there’s no road tax and less maintenance. There’s no worrying about driving to a petrol station, just unplug and off you go, and on cold frosty mornings, there’s a little switch and you have instant heat.”
The conversion is genuinely simple, too. The battery comes as two packs that sit in the engine bay, and the motor directly replaces the old diesel engine while using the original gearbox. There's a three-position rocker switch, once it's done, that the Electrogenic kit uses to simulate engine braking with the electric system, for towing downhill.
I've reached out to Electrogenic and asked if the conversion kits will be available in the United States. Once I hear back, I'll be sure to update this space.
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The event cinemas release will launch exclusively in IMAX theaters across France and select markets on November 23, 2022, before screening for one-evening only in non-IMAX theaters the following day. Outside of France, the release will play in Belgium, Switzerland and other select markets, with additional details to be announced in the coming weeks. The concert film Indochine – Central Tour in Cinema will be directed by Hans Pannecoucke.
“IMAX continues to be a global destination for fandom of all kinds, and Indochine is a perfect example of how we’re creating unique and immersive entertainment events on the international stage,” said Megan Colligan, president of IMAX Entertainment. “We’re grateful for the opportunity to work with Indochine during their sold-out Central Tour, and to be able to give their legions of loyal fans an unforgettable experience.”
“Pathé Live is extremely excited and proud to bring this spectacular show by the most popular and acclaimed French band to our exhibitor partners and cinema audiences. This first ever Filmed for IMAX concert will offer fans the most immersive and incomparable experience only in movie theaters,” said Thierry Fontaine, president of Pathé Live. “We are very grateful to be working with IMAX, JYL Productions, Sony Music and the Band itself on this ambitious and innovative cinema event.” | https://www.boxofficepro.com/imax-and-pathe-announce-indochine-filmed-for-imax-concert-release/ | 2022-06-21T19:18:00Z | https://www.boxofficepro.com/imax-and-pathe-announce-indochine-filmed-for-imax-concert-release/ | true | 1 |
An Asian carp by any other name is still an Asian carp — but Illinois officials hope people will bite.
A new name for the much-maligned fish will be announced Wednesday by state officials who hope the rebrand will shed the negative image of a muddy tasting bottom-feeder and inject the truth — they’re top-feeding plankton eaters that taste quitegood.
The “Big Reveal” willbe hosted by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, which hired the same marketing firm that came up with the name “Divvy” for the city’s bike-share program.
“We did extensive testing and talking to folks, something like 1,000 people looked at and reviewed the name and designs, this one was like infinitely well responded to, leaps and bounds over the other names,” said Nick Adams, an executive with Span Studio.
State officials hope the rebrand will lead to more people eating the fish, which would lead more commercial fishing operations to pull them from the Illinois River and, ultimately, decrease their numbers and the risk that Asian carp could eventually make their way into the Great Lakes.
The fish, an invasive species and a voracious eater, could jeopardize the ecosystem of the Great Lakes by eating too much plankton, the basis of a food chain for many other creatures.
The effort is backed by $600,000 in federal funding through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative for the initial rebrand and toget the name into the minds of the public over three or four years of marketing.
“You can have a great launch but that’s just the start of the race,” said Irons. “But at some point, we want to sort of get out of the way and hand it over to the industry.”
Irons hopes the rebrand and accompanying tagline will create a lasting association akin to “Milk does a body good” or “Pork. The other white meat.”
Illinois officials will apply to formally change the name with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration by the end of the year.
One requirement for changing the name is widespread use of the new name.
One complaint about the fish is that it’s bony, and not just bony, but it has Y-shaped bones that are harder to remove than the pin bones found in many fish like salmon.
For this reason, Dirk Fucik, owner of Dirk’s Fish in Lincoln Park, grinds up Asian carp, bones and all, and turns the meat into burger patties and meatballs.
He’s been offering Asian carp to customers for years — with limited success.
A decade ago he served Asian carp burgers at the Taste of Chicago for people to try.
Initial hesitancy was overcome when people learned he was giving them away for free.
“Then everybody liked them,” Fucik said.
Chef Brian Jupiter will be part of the rebrand announcement Wednesday and plans to serve the fish at his restaurant, Ina Mae Tavern in Wicker Park.
Jupiter has said the fish is more savory than tilapia, cleaner tasting than catfish and firmer than cod.
Lee Lantz, the retired West Coast fish wholesaler who’s known for renaming the Patagonian Tooth Fishthe Chilean sea bass, said a lot more Asian carp sampling will be needed to get the idea to stick.
“It’s gonna need more than just a name,” said Lantz, 74, a California native who took a break from a cross-country motorcycle ride to chat with the Chicago Sun-Times from a gas station in Oregon.
“It’s a big project because nobody’s going to buy the fish just to help clean them out of the rivers,” he said. | https://chicago.suntimes.com/metro-state/2022/6/21/23176926/asian-carp-rename-rebrand-illinois-department-national-resources | 2022-06-21T19:21:27Z | https://chicago.suntimes.com/metro-state/2022/6/21/23176926/asian-carp-rename-rebrand-illinois-department-national-resources | true | 1 |
“Loot” is a show built from the Workplace Comedy Misfits Playbook, calling on everyone from “dorky accountant” to “aloof assistant” to “plucky source of positivity.” On their own, in the moment, they’re each characters that work as they’re intended: to reflect and refract the personal ups and downs of whoever connects all of them. Yet it’s the choice of who’s being reflected that puts this show in a precarious position right from the start. Though “Loot” has a more-than-capable lead performer and a talented ensemble surrounding her, this Apple TV+ comedy digs a narrative hole for itself that it takes an entire season to climb out of.
“Loot” makes its start far away from that odd bunch at first, nestled comfily in the world of 0.00001%er soirees. Our entree into that stratus is Molly (Maya Rudolph), the wife of Bezosian tech overlord John (Adam Scott) whose life reflects the fortune he’s gained. After Molly discovers her husband’s affair and their marriage dissolves, she takes her assistant Nicholas (Joel Kim Booster) and her 11-figure half of the family funds and heads elsewhere.
Eventually that road leads to spending most of her time at the charity that bears her name (one she’d rarely bothered with before finding herself newly single again). There, Molly meets the aforementioned collection of foundation employees, including her IT specialist cousin Howard (Ron Funches) and money man Arthur (Nat Faxon). Leading them all is the no-nonsense charity executive Sofia (Michaela Jaé Rodriguez), whose devotion to her work puts her instantly at odds with Molly’s initially glib assumptions about the team’s goals and functions.
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The combination of all these elements is a show that feels like a mismatched combination of series creators Alan Yang and Matt Hubbard’s two previous TV efforts. “Loot” is striving for the existential, woman-on-a-personal journey depth of “Forever” (a Prime Video show that also starred Rudolph) funneled through that prism of office eccentrics that formed such a solid base for “Parks and Recreation” (where the pair were both writers).
“Loot” captures the energy of both in fits and starts. Molly’s romantic roller coaster is a major throughline of this opening season, but the operatic divorce stuff feels goofy compared to the handful of genuine moments of connection peppered in the opening half. The boardroom scenes at the foundation office occasionally have some crackle, but it’s usually when there’s some actual momentum and it’s not pausing as an excuse for a parade of neatly-delivered punchlines. (The constant exception to this is Funches, who finds the perfect level of enthusiasm in Howard that lets him be broad when the moment calls for it and sincere when the show desperately needs it. Anyone familiar with his voice work in shows like “Harley Quinn” and “Final Space” knows he’s equally strong in both modes.)
The biggest anchor weighing down “Loot” is that Molly’s life has made her so unmoored from reality that it’s hard for anything in her orbit to feel other than cartoonish. To some extent, by season’s end, that’s baked into the premise of the show. But it makes that swivel between name-dropping opulence and personal-level human relationships feel so much less organic. With that seesawing between the two, it’s also difficult to see “Loot” following a natural progression. Aside from the season premiere and finale, the other eight episodes feel more like a collection of wacky setups rather than anything cohesive tying this team together. In a different context, in a show more suited to network rhythms or a more explicit “financial adventure of the week” approach, that disposable nature would make more sense. Here, when there’s a constant underlying insistence that this group of well-intentioned oddballs are actually making a difference, it feels like this group could be doing anything — art gallery management, agriculture industry communications, any of John’s shadowy tech ventures — and the show wouldn’t change much.
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With all of these episode-by-episode swings, Molly gets lost in the process. Rudolph has some unsurprisingly fantastic moments here, particularly when the show calls for her to riff on being in a compromised situation. But as written, when Molly teeters between attentive friend and flippant boss and thoughtful ally and aloof financier, it’s listlessness that comes across rather than depth.
All of the allusions to Molly’s wealth (aside from a pretty solid execution of a “candy room”) work better as jokes than actual locations. This is a show that gets just as much comedic mileage out of just referring to a yacht as it does going through the trouble of staging an entire sequence on a yacht. Watching Molly as the well-dressed fish out of water enter this preexisting office world only invites the idea of what “Loot” would look like if the show was structured in the opposite direction. If some of that same effort went into building out Howard’s life away from the office as more than just a puppy dog boyfriend or invested in giving Rodriguez a genuine chance to bring even more to Sofia than she already does here, “Loot” would be much better for it. Instead, it’s an opening credits sequence built around jet-setting extravagance and stacks of cash, with champagne and friendship getting an equal amount of attention in the half-hours that follow.
In that way, this comedy ends up proving points about the outsized influence that people with wealth exert on the world around them, but not always for the reasons it sets out to do. Part of that stems from the overall look of the show. In directing a decent chunk of the season, Yang definitely gets across a sense of scale in Molly’s everyday. But there’s a residual slick sheen that follows Molly around even when she’s not at a continent-hopping outing with her chosen social group. Trying to wedge the elevated, stagey banter of a network single-cam into a show that borrows heavily from a shiny Apple TV+ in-house aesthetic only invites more dissonance than it’s worth. The result is a show as stuck between worlds as Molly is.
Grade: C+
“Loot” premieres Friday, June 24 on Apple TV+.
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Jordan Zion 2 Release Announced
Nike officially announced that the Jordan Zion 2 shoe would debut in North American stores on June 22. The first shoe to debut will be the Voodoo colorway, followed by the Hope Diamond colorway on June 30. This shoe's marketing campaign is "Nobody built like you, you design yourself." Borrowing from Jay-Z's "A Dream" lyrics. The shoe will include an updated Zion logo.
Zion gave us a sneak peek of the shoes in April during his pre-game workout before the Pelicans vs. Phoenix NBA playoffs game. He would continue to wear them during practices and on the bench at the games. Now they are officially set to release.
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The new shoe maximizes not only the skill set of a player like Zion but also his personality. Compared to the last, changes made in this generation are a more dedicated focus on the heel.
The shoe will have 20% more "Zoom Air," leading to a more comfortable landing on the heel following an explosive dunk. Unlike the previous version, this year's model also includes a forefoot strap that works in unison with the lacing system for added support.
The Gen 1 sneaker had seven colorways and an exclusive coloration with the popular Anime Naruto. This sneaker will get the same treatment as fans will be able to choose from myriad color options and designs when it's all said and done.
Zion's marketability will only continue to rise with these shoe releases. As he returns healthy from injury next season, he's hoping his on-the-court popularity will match the one-off.
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World Aquatics Championships: Kristof Milak breaks own world record in 200m Butterfly
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Engineers at the Asokwa Municipal Assembly in the Ashanti Region have recommended the demolition of parts of the building within the Kumasi Shoe factory that was gutted by fire following a gas explosion on Friday.
Officers from the National Disaster Management Organisation joined officials from the Asokwa Municipal Assembly to do a critical assessment of the building on Monday.
Speaking to Citi News after assessing the building, Mercy Sarquah, who is with the works department at the Asokwa Municipal Assembly, noted that parts of the building should be demolished and renovated in order not to put the lives of people at risk.
“The best we can do right now is to demolish parts and rework on it and I think from there, they can start reusing it,” she said.
“For now, they should not get close to the building until we are done with all the renovation work,” she also cautioned.
The engineer noted that parts of the roof, beams and columns were destroyed by the fire.
The explosion took place at a poly tank producing company located within the Kumasi Shoe factory enclave.
It has been directed to halt its operations until it meets fire safety requirements.
The factory has rented out space to the Poly tank producing company.
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EXCLUSIVE Blockchain payment company Roxe nears $3.65 bln SPAC deal-sources
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June 21 (Reuters) - Blockchain-based payments company Roxe Holdings Inc is nearing a deal to go public through a merger with blank check company Goldenstone Acquisition Ltd (GDST.O) at a combined valuation of $3.65 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.
The deal bucks an unfavorable market environment with cryptocurrencies plunging in value and investors largely losing interest in special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) of this sort partly because of disappointing returns.
None of the Roxe investors plans to sell their stakes, the sources said. Goldenstone raised just $57.5 million in its initial public offering in March this year, a slither of the deal's value.
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Roxe investors are also entitled to an earnout for additional shares in the combined company if certain stock price targets are met, according to the sources.
A deal could be announced later on Tuesday, the sources said, requesting anonymity ahead of an official announcement.
Founded in 2019, Roxe connects banks, payment firms and remittance companies, facilitating cross-border payments using their private blockchain tokens. It does not use cryptocurrencies, whose market value has been volatile.
Bitcoin fell below $20,000 on June 18 for the first time since December 2020. It has plummeted around 60% this year. The overall crypto market has slumped to around $900 billion, down from a record $3 trillion in November. L1N2Y503U
This would be Roxe's founder Haohan Xu's second SPAC merger this year after he agreed to take crypto exchange Apifiny public earlier this year in a $530 million deal.
About 600 SPACs that went public in the past couple of years are still trying to complete deals, according to data from Dealogic. A little over six months into 2022, 26 SPAC mergers have been terminated in the United States, according to data from industry tracker Spac Research. That compares with a total of 18 in the whole of 2021, and 7 in 2020.
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Act leader David Seymour is calling for health workers unvaccinated for Covid-19 to be allowed to return to work to help with the staffing crisis in hospitals.
Seymour told Newstalk ZB's Tim Dower that vaccine mandates, immigration restrictions and isolation periods were creating unworkable and unsafe conditions.
"The real safety issue is people not being seen and according to one report somebody actually dying after being turned away from A&E, the real safety issue [is] staff who are being called back after their shift to do a double and being asked to work on every day off, that is unsafe," said Seymour.
He said it was illogical to restrict staff in the middle of a shortage, especially given that now the flu is driving more patients to hospital than what Covid is.
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Advertise with NZME.Seymour said Health Minister Andrew Little has become a spectator in his own portfolio and called for more to be done to get health workers back on the job.
"One thing we could do to get maybe 500 people who were stood down in November back to work is to say look we don't need to mandate Covid vaccinations at this point, we currently have more flu in the hospitals than Covid and yet health professionals, majority of them, haven't had their flu jab yet," he said.
"We need to ask how can we get more through immigration this week, how can we get more people back who were mandated out this week and how can we make our stand down periods workable."
On RNZ yesterday, Little said the government had done everything it could to support the health system and rejected the accusation it failed to take earlier opportunities to bolster the nursing workforce.
He acknowledged the system was under pressure but stopped short of calling it a crisis.
"Coming off the back of two years of borders that have been closed or highly restricted and responding to a pandemic, that has put pressure on the system and put pressure on staffing. But we have resourced the system to be able to meet the needs that were put to the government of the day by the ministry and indeed by stakeholder groups."
Hospitals have hit a "level of panic" as they come under extreme pressure with "abnormally high" patient presentations.
When asked on Newstalk ZB if Little had dropped the ball on Covid, Seymour said he thought the Government has chosen the wrong time to restructure the health system.
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Pope Francis may have canceled his planned trip to Congo because of his bad knee, but he had a visit Tuesday from one of Congo’s brightest basketball stars who briefed him on his humanitarian efforts back home.
The Phoenix Suns’ Bismack Biyombo had a private audience with Francis at the Vatican hotel where the pontiff lives. The 6-foot-9 Biyombo towered over the Argentine pope, even as he stood for photos.
Francis, 85, has been using a wheelchair to get around after straining ligaments in his right knee. He had to postpone a planned July 2-7 visit to Congo and South Sudan because doctors said the trip would jeopardize his therapy.
Biyombo said the Congolese people were patient and knew he would eventually come.
“If he is not feeling good he can’t get on a plane,” Biyombo told The Associated Press in St. Peter’s Square after the audience. “I think if he wouldn’t go to Congo, I will bring the Congo to him,” he said, laughing.
The center, who has played 11 NBA seasons with the Suns, Charlotte Hornets, Orlando Magic and Toronto Raptors, briefed Francis on his foundation, which began by teaching Congolese children basketball, then providing them scholarships, refurbishing schools and hospitals, and building a hospital in honor of his late father.
“Just being able to be in the presence of the pope I think it’s a blessing,” he said. “I wish I could have brought my mum here but she’s absolutely happy that I got to be able to do that and to get the pope’s blessing.”
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Holmes was tagged with a blown save Monday against Tampa Bay, allowing one run on two hits and a walk over two-thirds of an inning. He struck out one batter.
Yankees starter Gerrit Cole pitched seven no-hit innings before giving up a single to start the eighth, and Holmes was called in from the bullpen one out later. The usually reliable reliever couldn't get the job done, giving up a pair of hits and a walk to allow the Rays to tie the game. Though New York pulled ahead in the top of the ninth, Holmes wasn't credited with a win due to his ineffective performance, per MLB Rule 9.17(c). The blown save was the first of the season for Holmes, who has racked up 11 saves and seven holds while posting a 0.55 ERA, 0.73 WHIP and 34:4 K:BB over 32.2 innings. | https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/yankees-clay-holmes-blows-save-monday/ | 2022-06-21T19:37:13Z | https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/yankees-clay-holmes-blows-save-monday/ | false | null |
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MATTOON — Eugene N. “Gene” Martinovsky, 83, of Mattoon, and formerly of Downers Grove and Lyons, died at 6:25 p.m. Saturday, June 18at Mattoon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Mattoon.
Funeral service is at noon Wednesday, June 22, at Meyer Funeral Home — Bishop Chapel in Greenup, with Mike Elliott officiating. Burial follows in Jewett Cemetery in Jewett. Visitation is one hour before the service. The obituary can be viewed and condolences left at www.meyerfh.com. | https://www.hometownregister.com/obituaries/eugene-n-gene-martinovsky/article_33d65db6-c89d-54b0-802e-03ecab07c41f.html | 2022-06-21T19:38:40Z | https://www.hometownregister.com/obituaries/eugene-n-gene-martinovsky/article_33d65db6-c89d-54b0-802e-03ecab07c41f.html | false | null |
More refugees due in West Devon arrive in UK – amid warnings of families becoming homeless
More refugees due to stay with sponsors in West Devon had arrived in the UK as of last week, according to new figures, as charities warn of rising numbers of homeless refugees across England.Subscribe newsletter
More refugees due to stay with sponsors in West Devon had arrived in the UK as of last week, according to new figures, as charities warn of rising numbers of homeless refugees across England.
Ukrainians fleeing the conflict with Russia can apply for a visa to stay in the UK under the Ukraine Family Scheme and Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme.
The Family Scheme allows Ukrainian nationals to stay with relatives already living in the UK, and the Sponsorship Scheme, also known as 'Homes for Ukraine' allows individuals to host refugees for a minimum of six months.
But the schemes have been beset with delays to processing visas – and some have warned of safeguarding issues and mismatches between hosts and refugees.
Home Office data shows 108 refugees staying with sponsors in West Devon under the Homes for Ukraine Scheme had arrived in the UK by June 13 – up from 69 on May 16.
There has also been an increase in the number of visas issued, with 141 successful applications as of June 14, a rise on the 117 four weeks prior.
The uptick in refugee arrivals has come with warnings of refugees being made homeless in some areas of England – although West Devon council has not submitted data on whether any refugee households in the area are owed support because they are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
Home Office figures published last week showed 660 refugee households across England had been given homeless prevention or relief duties by June 3, including, including 480 households with children.
Shadow levelling up and housing secretary Lisa Nandy described the situation as “shameful”.
“The British people showed amazing generosity in stepping up in their thousands to provide the care and sanctuary that these people – many of them families with young children – needed and deserved in such awful circumstances.
“But the Government has failed miserably to play its part.
“Ministers were warned about the risk of refugees becoming homeless on the day they launched the sponsorship scheme, but they were more interested in grandstanding in television studios than doing their jobs to protect vulnerable people.”
The data also shows that as of June 14, more than 64,000 visas had been issued under the Homes for Ukraine scheme for English hosts, with almost 43,000 refugees arriving in the UK as of the day before.
Enver Solomon, CEO of the Refugee Council, a group which campaigns for those fleeing conflict, said there were worrying differences in the level of support provided by the two schemes.
“We're concerned that Ukrainians arriving on family visas are running into problems as not all relatives will have the space or the resources to support their family members – which is why there needs to be the same level of funding available to them and local councils as is provided under the Homes for Ukraine scheme.”
A spokesperson for the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities said: “All arrivals have access to benefits and public services, as well as the right to work or study, from the day they arrive.
“The overwhelming majority of people are settling in well but in the minority of cases where family or sponsor relationships break down, councils have a duty to ensure families are not left without a roof over their head.
“Councils also have access to a rematching service to find a new sponsor in cases under the Homes for Ukraine scheme.” | https://www.tavistock-today.co.uk/news/more-refugees-due-in-west-devon-arrive-in-uk-amid-warnings-of-families-becoming-homeless-551789 | 2022-06-21T19:43:32Z | https://www.tavistock-today.co.uk/news/more-refugees-due-in-west-devon-arrive-in-uk-amid-warnings-of-families-becoming-homeless-551789 | true | 26 |
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the New Mexico Lottery's "Pick 4 Day" game were:
5-8-9-5
(five, eight, nine, five)
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the New Mexico Lottery's "Pick 4 Day" game were:
5-8-9-5
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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Four-time All-Pro tight end Rob Gronkowski announced his retirement again, meaning he will not join Tom Brady for a third season in Tampa Bay.
In an Instagram post Tuesday, the four-time Super Bowl champion with the Patriots and Buccaneers thanked his teammates and coaches over the years and said he's going back to “chilling out.”
“I want to thank the whole entire first class Buccaneers organization for an amazing ride, trusting me to come back to play and help build a championship team,” Gronkowski wrote. “I will now be going back into my retirement home, walking away from football again with my head held high knowing I gave it everything I had, good or bad, every time I stepped out on the field. The friendships and relationships I have made will last forever, and I appreciate every single one of my teammates and coaches for giving everything they had as well."
The 33-year-old retired in 2019 after nine seasons with the Patriots, but returned in 2020 when Brady went to the Buccaneers. The close friends teamed up to help Tampa Bay win a Super Bowl in 2021.
Gronkowski had 621 catches for 9,286 yards and 92 touchdowns in the regular season. He had 98 receptions for 1,389 yards and 15 TDs in the postseason.
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On Monday, the New York Yankees became the first team in the Major Leagues to hit the 50-win plateau. Astonishingly, it only took 67 games for the Yankees to get there. Perhaps more impressive is that the Bronx Bombers started the season with a 7-6 record and had plenty of folks wondering if this was going to be another disappointing season for the 27-time champs.
Doesn’t look that way now.
The Yankees are in a class of their own this season, and the betting market has responded in kind. The Yanks have closed as the favorite in 62 of their 67 games this season and will do so once again on Tuesday night as they take on the Tampa Bay Rays.
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Moneyline: NYY (-185) vs. TB (+150)
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For the second time in less than a week, the Rays will go with Jalen Beeks as the opener for a bullpen game against the Yankees. The Bombers defeated the Rays, 2-1, in the reverse fixture with Beeks hurling two scoreless innings to get Tampa off and running. Beeks has now allowed just one earned run in his last 15.1 innings pitched and has lowered his ERA to a measly 1.29 through 28 IP this season.
Opposite Beeks will be Nestor Cortes, who is unbelievably the third-favorite to win the Cy Young behind Shane McClanahan and Justin Verlander. Cortes comes into Tuesday night sporting a 1.94 ERA through 69.2 innings of work.
As good as Cortes has been — and he’s been dominant — we’ve probably reached the high-water mark in terms of betting perception on the 27-year-old. Cortes’ peripheral numbers are still impressive, but his 3.49 xFIP does suggest that his ERA should tick up some as the season goes on.
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Although Sean Zerillo’s Action Network MLB Model grades this Over/Under as pretty fair, some raw handicapping should open the door for over bettors. This is the second time that the Yankees will see Beeks and the Rays bullpen in less than a week, so it would make sense that the Bombers would be able to produce more scoring opportunities. Similarly, Cortes’ last start came against the Rays on June 15, so the familiarity could pay off the other way as well.
This game certainly has the potential to be pretty tight, but this is a good sell-high spot on a couple of pitchers that should come back down to earth some. Plus, there’s always the possibility that the Yanks — who rank at the top of the league in basically every offensive metric — cash this total all by themselves.
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Dividend Assets Capital LLC reduced its stake in Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT – Get Rating) by 3.8% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 32,423 shares of the retailer’s stock after selling 1,270 shares during the period. Dividend Assets Capital LLC’s holdings in Walmart were worth $4,828,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Several other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of WMT. Industrial Alliance Investment Management Inc. bought a new position in shares of Walmart in the 4th quarter worth $28,000. Gibson Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Walmart during the 4th quarter worth $29,000. Level Financial Advisors Inc. acquired a new stake in Walmart during the 4th quarter worth $35,000. James Reed Financial Services Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Walmart in the 4th quarter valued at about $35,000. Finally, Concorde Financial Corp acquired a new stake in shares of Walmart in the 4th quarter valued at about $37,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 30.79% of the company’s stock.
In other news, CEO C Douglas Mcmillon sold 9,708 shares of Walmart stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, April 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $154.41, for a total value of $1,499,012.28. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer now directly owns 1,536,571 shares in the company, valued at $237,261,928.11. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 29,124 shares of company stock valued at $4,100,950. 48.44% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Shares of NYSE:WMT traded up $3.01 during trading on Tuesday, reaching $121.30. 94,054 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 9,016,170. Walmart Inc. has a 12 month low of $117.27 and a 12 month high of $160.77. The firm has a market cap of $332.50 billion, a PE ratio of 25.44, a PEG ratio of 3.36 and a beta of 0.50. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $138.48 and a 200-day moving average price of $140.73. The company has a current ratio of 0.86, a quick ratio of 0.23 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43.
Walmart (NYSE:WMT – Get Rating) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May 17th. The retailer reported $1.30 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.48 by ($0.18). Walmart had a return on equity of 19.05% and a net margin of 2.26%. The firm had revenue of $141.60 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $138.05 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.69 EPS. The company’s revenue was up 2.4% on a year-over-year basis. On average, sell-side analysts expect that Walmart Inc. will post 6.4 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
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Walmart Inc engages in the operation of retail, wholesale, and other units worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam's Club. It operates supercenters, supermarkets, hypermarkets, warehouse clubs, cash and carry stores, and discount stores; membership-only warehouse clubs; ecommerce websites, such as walmart.com, walmart.com.mx, walmart.ca, flipkart.com, and samsclub.com; and mobile commerce applications.
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Kiley Juergens Wealth Management LLC lowered its holdings in shares of Starbucks Co. (NASDAQ:SBUX – Get Rating) by 4.0% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 107,200 shares of the coffee company’s stock after selling 4,444 shares during the period. Starbucks makes up 3.9% of Kiley Juergens Wealth Management LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 8th largest holding. Kiley Juergens Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in Starbucks were worth $9,752,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other large investors have also bought and sold shares of SBUX. Bouvel Investment Partners LLC lifted its stake in shares of Starbucks by 0.8% in the fourth quarter. Bouvel Investment Partners LLC now owns 22,633 shares of the coffee company’s stock worth $2,647,000 after buying an additional 179 shares in the last quarter. United Asset Strategies Inc. bought a new position in shares of Starbucks in the fourth quarter worth approximately $515,000. Whittier Trust Co. lifted its stake in shares of Starbucks by 5.0% in the fourth quarter. Whittier Trust Co. now owns 285,124 shares of the coffee company’s stock worth $33,350,000 after buying an additional 13,493 shares in the last quarter. Greystone Financial Group LLC lifted its stake in shares of Starbucks by 30.5% in the fourth quarter. Greystone Financial Group LLC now owns 78,548 shares of the coffee company’s stock worth $9,188,000 after buying an additional 18,364 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Benjamin Edwards Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Starbucks by 65.2% in the fourth quarter. Benjamin Edwards Inc. now owns 1,513 shares of the coffee company’s stock worth $177,000 after buying an additional 597 shares in the last quarter. 69.21% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
In other Starbucks news, CEO Howard D. Schultz acquired 137,500 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, May 10th. The stock was acquired at an average price of $72.67 per share, for a total transaction of $9,992,125.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer now directly owns 19,534,460 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,419,569,208.20. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, CEO Howard D. Schultz acquired 72,500 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 12th. The shares were acquired at an average price of $68.85 per share, with a total value of $4,991,625.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer now directly owns 19,606,960 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,349,939,196. The disclosure for this purchase can be found here. 0.27% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
Shares of NASDAQ:SBUX traded up $0.76 during midday trading on Tuesday, reaching $72.63. 158,808 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 9,090,074. The business’s fifty day moving average is $75.82 and its two-hundred day moving average is $90.12. Starbucks Co. has a one year low of $68.39 and a one year high of $126.32. The stock has a market cap of $83.30 billion, a PE ratio of 19.27, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.11 and a beta of 0.97.
Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX – Get Rating) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, May 3rd. The coffee company reported $0.59 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.60 by ($0.01). Starbucks had a negative return on equity of 53.43% and a net margin of 14.07%. The company had revenue of $7.64 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $7.60 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.62 EPS. Starbucks’s revenue was up 14.5% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that Starbucks Co. will post 2.89 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
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SAN DIEGO, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The BXNG Club (BXNG), a revolutionary and long-time leader in combat sports and fitness announced today its new location in the heart of booming Rancho Bernardo. This will be the combat sports leader's fourth overall location with 16,000 sqft for signature programs and offerings with an opening date scheduled for early 2023. As Rancho Bernardo continues to be home to incredible corporations, schools, local businesses, wineries, and more - there is complete alignment for BXNG expansion in Rancho Bernardo.
Since 1999, The BXNG Club has had a reputation for distinctively combining authentic combat sports, expert coaching and luxury alongside winning multiple awards, such as San Diego's Best Gym in 2021 and record high enrollment numbers.
"This is what we have always been working so hard towards and it is another step forward towards - expansion. We've heard our members time and time again in regards to wanting San Diego to be a hub of strategically placed BXNG locations. We are confident that BXNG will bring untethered energy and spark a new wave of cutting-edge fitness in the canyons of RB and its families and businesses with programming tailored for beginner to advanced levels.", said CEO and owner of The BXNG Club, Artem Sharoshkin.
"Corporate headquarters such as Sony Electronics, HP, Microsoft, Amazon, and Northrup Grumman, to name a few provides confidence that Rancho Bernardo is a place for advancement and a place for BXNG. Business professionals find that The BXNG Club complements their lifestyle with top amenities, accessible and wide-ranged classes, and a like-minded community that is fun, supportive, and motivating. We are incredibly excited and grateful for the opportunity to border other innovative companies and their teams. The BXNG Club is appreciative to be in close proximity to various people such as working professionals and their families to elevate and deliberately evolve our brand.", said CEO, Artem Sharoshkin.
The new club will include more than 50 boxing heavy bags, professional full-size boxing rings, a grappling area, an indoor cycling studio, a functional training area, a specialized cardio deck & weight room, a recovery studio, locker rooms, saunas, and a members lounge. The BXNG Club offers a wide lineup of programs taught by world-class coaches ranging from boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, jiu-jitsu, yoga, strength training, cycling, high-intensity interval training, and more. With over 100 classes a week - unlimited classes is truly limitless.
The BXNG Club will be launching an exclusive pre-sale for founding members late Summer 2022 with a scheduled opening to follow in Winter 2022-2023.
The BXNG Club has been a combat sport and fitness leader since 1999. Known for creating award-winning locations with special attention to design and world-class instruction spanning from boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, Jiu-Jitsu, strength training, yoga, and other fitness disciplines. The BXNG Club emphasizes premier fitness clubs with a focus on lifestyle, community and learning from former / current professional fighters.
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The U.S. Department of Justice today announced that it entered into an agreement with Meta, Facebook’s parent company, to resolve a lawsuit that alleged Meta engaged in discriminatory advertising in violation of the Fair Housing Act (FHA). The proposed settlement is subject to review and approval by a judge in the Southern District of New York, where the lawsuit was originally filed. But assuming it moves forward, Meta said that it has agreed to develop a new system for housing ads and pay a roughly $115,000 penalty, the maximum under the FHA.
“When a company develops and deploys technology that deprives users of housing opportunities based in whole or in part on protected characteristics, it has violated the Fair Housing Act, just as when companies engage in discriminatory advertising using more traditional advertising methods,” U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said in a statement. “Because of this ground-breaking lawsuit, Meta will — for the first time — change its ad delivery system to address algorithmic discrimination. But if Meta fails to demonstrate that it has sufficiently changed its delivery system to guard against algorithmic bias, this office will proceed with the litigation.”
The lawsuit was the Justice Department’s first challenging algorithmic bias under the FHA, and it claimed that the algorithms Meta uses to determine which Facebook users receive housing ads relied in part on characteristics like race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, and national origin — all of which are protected under the FHA. Outside investigations have provided evidence in support of the Justice Department’s claims, including a 2020 paper from Carnegie Mellon that showed that biases in Facebook’s ad tools exacerbated socioeconomic inequalities.
Meta said that, under the settlement with the Justice Department, it will stop using an advertising tool for housing ads, Special Ad Audience, which allegedly relied on a discriminatory algorithm to find users who “look like” other users based on FHA-protected characteristics. Meta also will develop a new system over the next six months to “address racial and other disparities caused by its use of personalization algorithms in its ad delivery system for housing ads,” according to a press release, and implement the system by December 31, 2022.
An independent, third-party reviewer will investigate and verify on an ongoing basis whether Meta’s new system meets the standards agreed to by the company and the Justice Department. If the Justice Department concludes that the new system doesn’t sufficiently address the discrimination, the settlement will be terminated.
Meta must notify the Justice Department if it intends to add any targeting options.
In a blog post, Meta said that its new system will apply to ads related to employment and credit as well as housing — likely in response to criticism of the company’s ad-targeting system in these areas, as well. The aforementioned Carnegie Mellon study found that ads on Facebook related to credit cards, loans, and insurance were disproportionately sent to men while employment ads were shown to a greater proportion of women. Users who chose not to identify their gender or labeled themselves nonbinary or transgender were rarely, if ever, shown credit ads of any type, the coauthors found.
U.S. officials have long accused Meta of discriminatory ad targeting practices. In 2018, Ben Carson, the secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development at the time, launched a formal complaint against Facebook over ad systems that “unlawfully discriminated” against users based on their race, religion, and other categories. A separate lawsuit filed by the National Fair Housing Alliance in 2019, since settled, alleged that Meta provided discriminatory targeting options to advertisers. | https://techcrunch.com/2022/06/21/meta-settles-lawsuit-with-justice-department-over-ad-serving-algorithms/ | 2022-06-21T19:53:49Z | https://techcrunch.com/2022/06/21/meta-settles-lawsuit-with-justice-department-over-ad-serving-algorithms/ | true | 2 |
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HOUSTON — Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has reached an agreement to settle 20 of the 24 civil lawsuits that had been filed by women who accused him of sexual assault and harassment, an attorney for the women said Tuesday.
Watson, who has been accused by massage therapists of harassing, assaulting or touching them during appointments when he was playing for the Houston Texans, could still be suspended if the NFL determines he violated the league’s personal conduct policy.
“Today I announce that all cases against Deshaun Watson, with the exception of four, have settled. We are working through the paperwork related to those settlements,” Houston attorney Tony Buzbee said in a statement. “Once we have done so, those particular cases will be dismissed.”
Buzbee, who represents all 24 women, said the terms of the settlements are “confidential” and that his legal team “won’t comment further on the settlements or those cases.”
The first 22 lawsuits were filed in March and April 2021. The last two lawsuits were filed after HBO’s “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel” aired an interview last month with two of the women who detailed their encounters with Watson.
The settlement also comes after The New York Times reported earlier this month that Watson had booked massage appointments with at least 66 different women over 17 months while he played for the Texans. The report also said that a Texans representative had provided Watson with a nondisclosure agreement that he gave to some of the women to sign.
Rusty Hardin, Watson’s lead attorney, did not immediately return an email or a text seeking comment.
Last week, Watson said he intended to clear his name and sidestepped any questions about whether he would settle with any of the women.
“I never assaulted anyone,” Watson said June 14 in his first public comments since being introduced by the Browns in March. “I never harassed anyone or I never disrespected anyone. I never forced anyone to do anything.”
In March, two separate Texas grand juries declined to indict Watson on criminal complaints stemming from the allegations.
Cleveland then signed Watson to a fully guaranteed, five-year, $230 million contract in March, convincing the three-time Pro Bowler to waive his no-trade clause and join a team with solid roster.
The Browns had no immediate comment on the settlements.
NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said the settlements have “no impact on the collectively bargained disciplinary process.”
And a league official told The Associated Press “settling doesn’t give someone a pass” and indicated a lengthy suspension remains in order. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the investigation hasn’t concluded.
Buzbee said he plans on taking the four unsettled lawsuits to trial, including the first one that was filed by Ashley Solis, who has previously made her name public. In an interview with HBO’s “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel,” Solis said she felt threatened by Watson after their massage session when he told her that she had a career to protect and “I know you don’t want anyone messing with it just like I don’t want anyone messing with mine.”
Buzbee said that without Solis, “the conduct experienced by these women would likely have continued unfettered.”
“The truth is, without her courage and willingness to come forward, the NFL wouldn’t currently be contemplating discipline; there would be no examination of how teams might knowingly or unknowingly enable certain behavior,” Buzbee said.
Cleveland, which has spent nearly two decades searching for a franchise quarterback, pursued and signed Watson despite his complex legal situation.
Owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam knew the Browns would face heavy criticism for the move, but they were comfortable with the decision after conducting their own investigation and meeting privately with Watson.
Now, the team is eager to know how long they might be without Watson. The Browns signed veteran backup Jacoby Brissett, who will move into the starting job if Watson is suspended.
Juan A. Lozano is a writer for The Associated Press. | https://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/fl-sp-deshaun-watson-settlements-20220621-dct2n3slvrgctfj54jodars2bq-story.html | 2022-06-21T19:56:50Z | https://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/fl-sp-deshaun-watson-settlements-20220621-dct2n3slvrgctfj54jodars2bq-story.html | true | 21 |
(NewsNation) — There’s a growing trend of people booking so-called “hidden city” tickets to avoid flight delays and save money.
The practice within the travel industry is called “hidden city” fares, or “skiplagging.”
It works like this:
When trying to book a flight to a desired destination, travelers look to buy the cheapest airfare — even if that means booking a flight to a city that isn’t their final destination.
Say someone is trying to book a flight from Chicago to Charlotte on Friday night. Rather than pay $191 for a one-way direct flight to the Queen City, a “hidden city” ticket costs just $117.
How? The traveler still ends up in Charlotte, but the difference is they’ve booked a flight from Chicago to New York instead with a connecting flight in Charlotte. Once in Charlotte, the traveler just doesn’t board the connecting flight to New York.
However, while it could save you money on airfare, there are a couple of downsides to skiplagging.
For one, travelers can’t check a bag. If they check a bag, it will end up at that final destination (New York) rather than the one they are actually going to (Charlotte).
Also, they won’t receive frequent flyer miles for the second, empty leg of the flight.
Airlines hate this practice. United Airlines even sued the creator of a hidden city travel website in 2015, claiming skiplagging was “deceptive behavior.” The judge dismissed the case, though, claiming the court didn’t have jurisdiction over it, according to CNN Business. | https://www.abc4.com/news/national/what-is-skiplagging/ | 2022-06-21T19:58:01Z | https://www.abc4.com/news/national/what-is-skiplagging/ | false | 27 |
MOSCOW (AP) — Lithuania’s decision to bar Moscow from shipping certain goods by rail to Russia’s Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad will result in a response that will have a “significant negative impact” on the Lithuanian people, a top Russian security official said Tuesday.
The ban on goods subject to European Union sanctions was announced by Lithuanian authorities earlier this month and prompted a flurry of angry retorts from Moscow, with the Kremlin denouncing the move as unprecedented and unlawful.
Nikolai Patrushev, the powerful secretary of the Kremlin’s Security Council, visited the Kaliningrad region on Tuesday and vowed during a national security meeting to take action over the ban.
“Russia will definitely respond to such hostile actions,” Patrushev said. “The relevant measures are being drawn up in an interagency format and will be adopted shortly. Their consequences will have a significant negative impact on the population of Lithuania.”
He didn’t elaborate on what action Russia might take. Patrushev will report on results of his trip to Kaliningrad to President Vladimir Putin, his office said.
Separately, the Russian Foreign Ministry on Tuesday summoned the European Union ambassador to Russia, Markus Ederer, and “expressed a resolute protest” over the transit ban. The ministry said in a statement that it “demanded an immediate resumption of the normal operation” of the transit, otherwise “retaliatory measures will follow.”
Kaliningrad, home to some 430,000 people, is isolated from the rest of Russia and borders EU members Lithuania and Poland. Trains with goods for Kaliningrad travel via Belarus and Lithuania; there’s no transit through Poland. Russia can still supply the exclave by sea without falling foul of EU sanctions.
The Lithuanian government stressed in a written statement Tuesday that “the transit of passengers and non-sanctioned goods to and from the Kaliningrad region through Lithuania continues uninterrupted,” and that the ban on transit of sanctioned goods was merely part the fourth package of EU sanctions against Russia.
Top Lithuanian officials decried Russia’s reaction to the measure as an attempt by the Kremlin to wind up a propaganda campaign trying to create an image of a “blockade” mainly for internal consumption.
Lithuanian Defense Minister Arvydas Anušauskas tweeted Monday that “European countries may continue to be intimidated by Russia” … but “let’s not lose the ability to separate disinformation and propaganda from real possibilities.”
The country’s prime minister, Ingrida Simonyte, rejected claims about the blockade of Kaliningrad is a product of Kremlin propaganda.
“It’s just that EU sanctions have come into force on some of the goods included in the package, namely steel and ferrous metals. The transportation of all other goods that are either unsanctioned or not yet subject to sanctions is continuing, as is the transit of passengers” she said, noting the great irony behind Russia’s references to international treaties.
“I don’t know if there’s any international treaty left that Russia hasn’t violated yet,” Simonyte said. | https://www.tristatehomepage.com/international/ap-international/russia-vows-to-respond-to-lithuanias-ban-on-goods-transit/ | 2022-06-21T19:59:06Z | https://www.tristatehomepage.com/international/ap-international/russia-vows-to-respond-to-lithuanias-ban-on-goods-transit/ | false | 25 |
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United Independent School District’s focus on student mental health was shared with other Texas school districts at this year’s Texas Association of School Boards Summer Leadership Institute.
Licensed Specialists in School Psychology in Dr. Linda J. Garza and Ileana J. Moreno, along with UISD Board of Trustees Vice President Aliza Flores Oliveros, gave a presentation entitled "21st Century Leadership: Why Mental Health Matters."
This presentation concentrated on the importance of addressing students’ mental health to better enable learning. Garza and Moreno also developed a school-based mental health needs assessment that school boards can utilize to assess their district’s current mental health services.
Garza also presented a session entitled "Meeting the Needs of Special Education through Counseling as a Related Service" in which she explained federal requirements for counseling special education students, as well as numerous studies that have shown that school counseling is associated with positive outcomes.
These presentations emphasized to school district leaders from across the state that mental health needs have to be prioritized in schools and the importance of providing counseling services to special education students.
For additional information on mental health, please visit the UISD Mental Health webpage at uisd.net/mentalhealth. | https://www.lmtonline.com/local/article/UISD-s-focus-on-mental-health-shared-at-state-17255901.php | 2022-06-21T20:01:30Z | https://www.lmtonline.com/local/article/UISD-s-focus-on-mental-health-shared-at-state-17255901.php | false | 1 |
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has invited Irish premier Micheal Martin to visit Ukraine.
The two leaders spoke ahead of a European Council meeting on Thursday and Friday where EU leaders are due to discuss the European Commission’s recommendation to grant Ukraine EU candidacy status.
Mr Martin said he was “delighted” to speak with Mr Zelensky and confirm Ireland’s support for Ukraine’s EU membership.
“We are, and will be, with Ukraine every step of the way,” he said.
Mr Martin has been a vocal advocate for Ukraine’s fast-tracked membership of the EU, and has used Ireland as an example of how a country can develop through EU membership.
Mr Zelensky said that he spoke to Mr Martin “on the eve of the historic” European Council meeting.
He thanked Ireland for its “active support of Ukraine’s European aspirations” and the status of a candidate for EU membership.
Mr Zelensky added that he invited Mr Martin “to make the first visit to Ukraine in the history of bilateral relations.”
Mr Zelensky has spoken to several EU leaders on Tuesday ahead of the summit – including Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who he also invited to visit Ukraine.
Ukraine is in the early stages of applying to join the EU, after requesting to apply for membership a week after Russia invaded the country.
The European Commission delivered its proposal to award Ukraine candidate status after a fast-tracked analysis of answers to an EU-membership questionnaire.
Despite the European Commission’s endorsement, it is likely to take years or even decades to lead to EU membership for Ukraine.
Mr Martin said previously that the process to apply to join the EU is “complex and challenging”.
“It requires considerable work on the part of the country looking to join.
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Georgia Tennant is a doting mum to her five children and, as ever, some misbehave and the star shared a photo of Birdie's antics
Georgia Tennant is a doting mum to her five children and has earned praise from her fans for her honest approach to parenting.
PHOTOS: Inside Doctor Who star David Tennant's family home with wife Georgia and five kids
During the week, the star headed out with her youngest daughter, Birdie, two, and the young girl decided to get up to a little bit of mischief. The pair were heading up a flight of stairs in a station and although there was a sign saying that people should stay on the left, the young girl was actually walking up them on the right. How cheeky!
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Georgia had an equally as cheeky quip for her caption, as she wrote: "#parenting."
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Fans saw the funny side in the photo, as many had the same comment about the young girl's antics.
One joked: "Teach my children to be a rebel," while another said: "I see a young rebel there," and a third simply added: "Rebel!!" alongside a string of flame emojis.
A fourth added: "Absolute rebel she is," and a fifth commented: "Oh the little rebel, she'll go far."
Birdie already has a rebellious streak
Alongside Birdie, Georgia is also mum to son Ty, 20, Olive, 11, Wilfred, nine, and Doris, seven.
And earlier in the month, the star mused about the possibility of having another child with husband, David Tennant – albeit in her normal jokey manner.
MORE: David Tennant's wife Georgia sparks reaction with emotional family photo
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The down-to-earth actress posted two sweet selfies featuring herself and her husband cuddled up close together, with Georgia's hand cupping David's face.
In the second image, however, a small child, whose face was covered by a rainbow heart emoji, had photobombed the pair.
Georgia shares frequent insights into her life as a parent
Georgia gave the snaps a tongue-in-cheek caption, writing: "Standard selfie journey… #5kidsandyoucanstopcountingnowcosiwouldbreak."
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Her fans were quick to share their approval for the rare picture of the loved-up pair, who tied the knot back in December 2011.
"Awww such a cute couple," wrote one. Others added: "Sweetest couple on Instagram," "Aw I love this," and: "Adorable! (also, this is my selfie life!!)". Some, meanwhile, simply posted heart emojis in appreciation.
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Cheney calls on ex-White House lawyer to testify before Jan. 6 panel
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 riots at the Capitol is working to secure testimony from former Trump White House counsel Pat Cipollone, Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) said Tuesday.
“Our evidence shows that Pat Cipollone and his office tried to do what was right. They tried to stop a number of President Trump’s plans for Jan. 6,” Cheney, who is a vice-chair of the committee, said at the close of Tuesday’s hearing.
“We think the American people deserve to hear from Mr. Cipollone personally. He should appear before this committee, and we are working to secure his testimony,” Cheney added.
Cipollone served as White House counsel from October 2018 through the end of the Trump presidency, and he defended the former president during both of his impeachment trials.
Cipollone’s name came up during the first public hearing the committee held earlier this month when former White House senior adviser Jared Kushner was shown testifying that he dismissed Cipollone’s threats to resign ahead of Jan. 6 as “whining.”
“You know, him and the team were always saying, ‘Oh we’re going to resign, we’re not going to be here if this happens, if that happens,’ so I kind of took it up to just be whining, to be honest to you,” Kushner said in private deposition.
Members of Cipollone’s team, including Eric Herschmann, have testified to the committee in deposition shown in prior hearings that they felt legal theories floated by the likes of Rudy Giuliani and John Eastman had no legal standing and were potentially dangerous.
Cheney signaled on Tuesday that future hearings will shed more light on what Cipollone said and did in the weeks before the Jan. 6 riots.
“Our committee is certain that Donald Trump does not want Mr. Cipollone to testify here,” Cheney said.
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Thus, originating from an individual/pc correspondence perspective we’ve been playing with things like a method named Films Cued Data where we films individuals getting the job right after which enjoy them right back the newest recording off on their own regarding the really works, and in addition we have them consult with you to definitely recording as their enjoy unfolded. So rather than think about some thing and you may state, “I imagined it absolutely was cool, or perhaps not so cool”, it is such as for example: now I was thinking it; currently, I did that it; at this moment, individuals disturbed myself; that it happened. From the facts, you could start to see lots of interesting some thing.
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One other factor would be the fact I’m in addition to in search of playing with lookup in a really literal feel, only mans informal (well, perhaps not informal) experience of the task. And so i manage expose some ventures for people to try out and you will conduct little studies that have how they can change their body designs by the considering something different. Again, Personally i think a bit committed to that means – though it’s style of clunky for the an excellent arts form – whilst really does allow individuals separate important things about human anatomy sense you to definitely I’m looking to promote. Easily didn’t introduce one amount of search or exercise, they simply wouldn’t protection the ground necessary to build those people kinds of breakthroughs.
Kate Richards Into the development process discover different types of research one to do and that i thought we do see him or her. You are sure that, manufacturing or technology research, expo lookup – those types of one thing. With respect to abstract lookup, you can find a few things Allow me to throw-in. I had a rather censorious supplementary degree during the College or university away from Technology. Because era from really ideological soundness and you may rigour, we were anticipated to create exercise out of a mind environment off deconstruction and you will deep study. Which for me personally always created an extremely bizarre dynamic. Therefore i simply wished to make point one intellectual rigour, imaginative rigour and you will academic and you will scientific rigour are typical totally different types of rigour. It’s a bit of a beneficial bugbear out-of exploit.
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Fast Acquisition: Too Much Uncertainty
Summary
- Redemption deadline and shareholder meeting delayed.
- Deal still in doubt, likely litigation or reworked deal.
- Selling shares on uncertainty. Closing put trades.
- Chantham Asset Management is loading up on warrants.
- Uncertainty and likely dilution if a deal gets done makes shares a sell.
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The Fast Acquisition (NYSE:FST) and Fertitta Entertainment merger has jumped the shark on SPAC weirdness.
Since Tilman Fertitta, 100% owner of Fertitta Entertainment notified Fast that it was backing out of the deal, there has been very little new information available. Here's what we have gotten so far:
Fast Acquisition told Fertitta it could not back out of the deal and threatened litigation.
Chatham Asset Management bought 387,566 more Fast warrants to bring their ownership up to 7,867,443 warrants.
Fast Acquisition filed to delay shareholder meeting and deadline to redeem Fast units (FSTU) for cash and warrants.
What Does Tilman Fertitta Want?
That's the multibillion dollar question isn't it? The easy answer is that Tilman Fertitta wants out of the deal. This might be true.
The answer that myself and it seems Chatham believes is that Tilman is angling for a better deal.
Under current terms of the merger, Tilman would end up with 72% ownership of the new co Fertitta Entertainment which was to trade under the ticker FEI. I think it is fair to say that if the deal closes Fertitta wants more.
This is where money for the deal comes in. Redemptions are likely to be high with the share price hovering near $10. That would put a significant drain on the trust fund holding cash to fund the deal. And that means the deal would need more money.
Fertitta has money. He is a billionaire and could certainly put more cash into the deal for more ownership. His terms won't be friendly. It's not hard to see him with between 80-90% ownership if the deal closes.
Given there are bound to be lawsuits against Fast and Fertitta, it stands to reason that if Fertitta doesn't want out, he's willing to pay the settlement to shareholders who lost a couple bucks after December 1st. It seems he's considering it a cost of doing business if he does indeed negotiate a new deal.
There's also the possibility of new PIPE investors. Either way, shareholders are going to get diluted even more than the fat warrants imply. Chatham sees that.
With a 50% warrant per share, the warrants are trading way below 50% of the share price. Chatham is playing that arbitrage and speculating that a deal gets done.
What To Do?
SPAC deals offer big upside, but also risk. If you own Fast shares, you have a chance to get out almost whole. It's worth taking that to move onto the next idea.
I am selling my shares of Fast Acquisition and taking the small loss. The uncertainty is too high for me as I manage other people's money. I am also closing all related cash-secured put sales.
That's a shame because, as I've laid out to subscribers, it's a great deal for shareholders if the deal gets done. At a minimum the company gets valued similar to MGM Resorts (MGM) and Caesars (CZR) which means a likely triple or more. The deal with DraftKings (DKNG) could grow the companies online gambling revenues and drive the stock even higher. And, there's clearly room for more M&A.
If the deal gets done I will revisit buying back in.
When the time comes for redemption of units, there is likely to be huge drain on the underlying cash of the fund, as described above. That means the share price will likely take a substantial hit, possibly 50% if the 50% warrant is an indicator.
Right now it is not necessary to redeem Fast units if you own those, however, that is dependent on how much risk you are willing to take.
When the time comes, you can redeem for about $10 and keep the warrants. That's potentially a great deal.
Another tact is to sell the units now and look to buy back into shares or warrants later.
Investment Quick Thought
A lot of folks will say this is "another SPAC thing" gone wrong. I guess, to some extent. I think it's more of a Tilman Fertitta trying to get more of the pie thing. That's in his nature apparently.
As I have said over and over, SPACs in and of themselves are not bad, but, there are a lot of bad deals and bad people involved. Each deal needs to be analyzed individually.
Many SPACs have done well once they became new companies. But, many have gotten whacked in the short run.
The future will play out for each SPAC however it plays out. My guess, it's not much different than other small cap investing. Some will grind lower, many will chop along, and a handful will end up on the S&P 500 later this decade.
Fertitta Entertainment promised to be a good stock experience. Maybe it still will be. Maybe not. Time will tell. Keep it on your radar for when there's more certainty.
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Grand Forks city council discussed staffing at the Boundary District Hospital in a committee of the whole meeting on Monday, June 13.
Two representatives from Interior Health, Lannon de Best and Shallon Letwin attended the meeting via Zoom to speak with council.
Councillor Christine Thompson led the discussion. She prepared a list of questions to ask Interior Health on behalf of council.
Thompson expressed concerns that there is a lack of care available at the Boundary District Hospital due to unvaccinated employees being laid off.
“If vaccination requirements are lifted, will they bring these employees back in order to make our hospital what it was before?”
Interior health representatives responded that the vaccination policy is currently in place, and that Interior Health will review the policy if vaccination requirements change.
Councillor Everett Baker asked Interior Health for an update.
“March 23 was when we made the announcement that for safety reasons, we would be temporarily closing the inpatient area.” De Best said.
De Best explained that Interior Health is currently working to recruit new staff into the inpatient area at Boundary Hospital in order to reopen it again.
Thompson also asked if Interior Health would consider operating on a regional or local basis.
“Interior Health also covers an extremely large area,” she said. “Would you consider that it’s time for the Ministry to reconsider health areas and return to a more local or regional health board?”
Letwin explained that a changes such as that need to be discussed with the government.
Thompson suggested that council meet with their MLA, the Premier, and the Ministry of Health to discuss their concerns.
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I bought my son his dream birthday cake but my sister claims it was inconsiderate to her son & it’s split opinion
YOUNG kids typically love their birthdays.
It’s a time to celebrate with friends and indulge in their favorite treats.
One mother said she thought she was throwing a great party for her son by getting him his dream cake, but her sister threw a fit because of the choice.
Posting to Reddit, the woman began: “My son just turned seven. He wanted peanut butter cake, so I got him the peanut butter cake.”
Her eight-year-old nephew, however, is severely allergic to peanuts, so she decided to get him (and any other kids who wanted) a small, generic vanilla cake to have on the side.
“The peanut cake was decorated and had candles. It was the cake the kids saw, and the one in the pictures.
“The vanilla cake was small and garden variety. It was in the kitchen and I cut it up there and took pieces out for the kids who wanted it (about 5 kids out of 20).”
She said that the party was mostly family—cousins, aunts, uncles—and some friends.
“When my sister saw the peanut cake, she freaked and yelled at me, saying if her son touches the cake, he could die.
“I told her that I told the kids it's peanut cake and that I have a vanilla one in the kitchen for my nephew.
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“She freaked out and her husband walked her into the house to calm her down.”
When the sister came back out, the children were already eating their cakes.
“She asked me, ‘So you’re okay with my son dying so that yours can have cake?’
“I told her that's absurd and I'm not getting into it at a kid's party.
“After the party, she said I am an inconsiderate a**hole for not taking her kid into consideration. If he had just a little bit of cake by accident, he could die.”
Although the woman hoped she had done nothing wrong, Reddit users mainly took to the sister’s defense:
“I know people that just smell peanut and start reacting. Once a friend touched something that was touched by someone who touched a peanut and he reacted. Allergies are no joke and this should have been mentioned first so a solution could be made,” one person wrote.
“I would be so livid. If my kid had a peanut allergy and there was going to be a peanut cake at a 7-year-old’s birthday party, my kid would not be attending. I would totally respect the host’s right to serve what they want to serve, but I’d expect them to understand why my child doesn’t need to risk his life to be there for it,” added another. | https://www.thesun.ie/fabulous/8983652/bought-son-dream-birthday-cake-sister-said-inconsiderate/ | 2022-06-21T20:11:36Z | https://www.thesun.ie/fabulous/8983652/bought-son-dream-birthday-cake-sister-said-inconsiderate/ | false | 4 |
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HOUSTON, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After nearly two decades of working together, Memorial Hermann Health System and the Houston Rockets are excited to announce a unique, first-of-its-kind collaboration and branding partnership. Effective July 1, 2022, Memorial Hermann's entire orthopedics and sports medicine service line will be rebranded as Memorial Hermann | Rockets Orthopedics. In addition, Memorial Hermann's sports medicine institute clinics will be named Memorial Hermann | Rockets Sports Medicine Institute, and Memorial Hermann Orthopedic & Spine Hospital will be named Memorial Hermann | Rockets Orthopedic Hospital. With the trust and support of the Houston Rockets, Memorial Hermann is proud to be the first health system in the country to be able to co-brand its orthopedic programs with a national sports team partner.
"Memorial Hermann and the Houston Rockets have had a long, proud history and partnership. We're also proud that this partnership unites two local institutions to work together for the people of Houston," said Dr. David Callender, President and CEO of Memorial Hermann Health System. "Memorial Hermann has been caring for Houstonians for 115 years, and the Rockets have been making this city proud for more than half a century. Our roots go deep in the city we love. So, we're joining forces to offer exceptional, best-in-class orthopedic care, yes – but also to help build a healthier Houston – and we are excited to show Greater Houston what we can accomplish by bringing our two exceptional teams together."
Both the Houston Rockets and Memorial Hermann strive to create the best experience for fans and patients alike, making the two organizations a perfect fit for a union such as this. Memorial Hermann and the Rockets first entered into a sponsorship agreement in 2005, making Memorial Hermann the official healthcare provider of the Houston Rockets. The two organizations have a long-standing cooperation on community wellness initiatives and more.
For over 10 years, the Houston Rockets and Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital have presented the 'Be Fit Challenge' which encourages and rewards students for healthy nutrition and physical activities. In addition, Memorial Hermann recently provided funding for numerous new breast-feeding stations to be installed in Toyota Center, providing private, tech-savvy breast-feeding and lactation spaces for mothers. Memorial Hermann is also funding the installation of additional baby-changing stations in all men's and women's restrooms throughout the arena.
And just last month, Memorial Hermann, in partnership with the Houston Rockets and the City of Houston, unveiled two newly refurbished basketball courts at the Moody Community Center in north Houston. Local children were treated to mini-clinics by Rockets players and coaches and given backpacks filled with items from Children's Memorial Hermann and the Rockets. The refurbished basketball courts, one inside and one outside, will provide this northeast Houston community with a quality place for kids and adults to get active and engage with one another through basketball, exercise classes, children's activities, and more. This collaboration was the first of many planned efforts and initiatives that will improve health and the quality of life for Greater Houston.
"This collaboration with Memorial Hermann is truly an honor for the Rockets organization, and it strengthens our fantastic long-standing partnership while further aligning the commitment we both have to the Houston community," said Rockets President of Business Operations Gretchen Sheirr. "The world-class service Memorial Hermann has provided to Rockets players over the years is indicative of the care they bring to all patients with unmatched knowledge and passion."
While the name may be changing, the convenient, high-quality care in orthopedics and sports medicine that Memorial Hermann currently offers at facilities located throughout the Greater Houston area is not. Our team of affiliated physicians, orthopedic surgeons, therapists and trainers work with patients to develop individualized and comprehensive treatment programs – from injury prevention and evaluation to orthopedic surgery and post-injury rehabilitation – so patients of all ages and physical conditions can return to leading active lifestyles in a safe, effective and timely manner. Of course, one does not need to be an athlete to receive orthopedic care from Memorial Hermann, but all patients can expect to receive the same, exceptional care that the Houston Rockets have relied on for their athletes for nearly 20 years.
"We will continue to provide the highest level of care for athletes and non-athletes alike, of all ages and abilities," said Dr. Walt Lowe, Chairman and Professor of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, Medical Director of the Memorial Hermann | Rockets Sports Medicine Institute and Head Team Physician of the Houston Rockets. "Whether it is your job to play a sport for a living, or if the closest you get to a sports arena is watching it on TV, you can trust that we have a team of specialists ready to get you back to doing the sport or activity you enjoy."
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LONDON (AP) — Tens of thousands of railway workers walked off the job in Britain on Tuesday, bringing the train network to a crawl in the country’s biggest transit strike for three decades — and a potential precursor to a summer of labor discontent.
About 40,000 cleaners, signalers, maintenance workers and station staff held a 24-hour strike, with two more planned for Thursday and Saturday. Compounding the pain for commuters, London Underground subway services were also hit by a walkout on Tuesday.
The dispute centers on pay, working conditions and job security as Britain’s railways struggle to adapt to travel and commuting habits changed — perhaps forever — by the coronavirus pandemic. With passenger numbers still not back to pre-pandemic levels but the government ending emergency support that kept the railways afloat, train companies are seeking to cut costs and staffing.
Sustained national strikes are uncommon in Britain these days, but unions have warned the country to brace for more as workers face the worst cost-of-living squeeze in more than a generation. Lawyers in England and Wales have announced they will walk out starting next week, while unions representing teachers and postal workers both plan to consult their members about possible actions.
Major railway stations were largely deserted on Tuesday, with only about 20% of passenger trains scheduled to run. Services will resume Wednesday, but lingering disruption means only about 60% of trains are due to operate. Talks between the Rail, Maritime and Transport Union and employers are also due to resume Wednesday, though the two sides appeared far apart.
The strike upended the plans of employees trying to get to work, students heading for end-of-year exams and music-lovers making their way to the Glastonbury Festival, which starts Wednesday in southwest England.
Roads in London were more congested than usual as commuters turned to cars and taxis. But footfall was 27% lower than last Tuesday, according to retail analysts Springboard, as many people canceled trips or worked from home if they could.
Nurse manager Priya Govender was at London Bridge station Tuesday morning, struggling to get back to her home south of the city after spending the night in a hotel.
“I definitely will not be able to get a bus because they are packed. I will have to get an Uber,” she said. “My day has been horrible. It is going to be a long day, and I still have a full day’s work to do.” She planned to work from home, once she made it there.
The Centre for Economics and Business Research consultancy said the three days of strikes could cost the economy at least 91 million pounds ($112 million).
Kate Nicholls, chief executive of industry body UKHospitality, said the walkout would cost restaurants, cafes and bars business that is sorely needed after two years of pandemic disruption, and “fragile consumer confidence will take a further hit.”
With inflation currently running at 9%, the RMT union says it cannot accept rail firms’ latest offer of a 3% raise.
But the train companies argue they can’t offer more, given current passenger numbers. There were almost 1 billion train journeys in the U.K. in the year to March — compared to 1.7 billion in the 12 months before the pandemic.
While the Conservative government says it’s not involved in the talks, the union notes that it plays a major role in the heavily regulated industry, including providing subsidies long before the pandemic, and argues it could give rail companies more flexibility to offer a substantial pay increase.
The government has warned that big raises will spark a wage-price spiral driving inflation even higher.
Electrical engineer Harry Charles said he supported the strikers — even though his normal 10-minute train journey to London Bridge took him 90 minutes by bus.
“Their money is not going up, and the cost of everything is rising,” he said. “The strike has caused a lot of hassle for people, but everyone wants be able to eat and be able to afford to put in a good day’s work.”
All sides are keeping an eye on public frustration, especially in the event of repeated disruptions, and Prime Minister Boris Johnson was quick to pin responsibility for the strike firmly on the unions.
He told his Cabinet on Tuesday that the strikes were “so wrong and so unnecessary,” and said “union barons” should sit down with bosses and come to a deal.
The government says it plans to change the law so that train companies will have to provide a minimum level of service during walkouts, if necessary by hiring contract workers to fill in for striking staff.
Johnson knows strikes can define, and sometimes defeat, a government. In the 1970s, a wave of walkouts against a backdrop of high inflation — culminating in the 1978-79 “Winter of Discontent,” when bodies went unburied and garbage piled up in the streets — helped topple Britain’s Labour government and bring Conservative Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher to power.
Thatcher’s decade in office brought free-market reforms that curbed the power of trade unions and created a more flexible — and, for workers, more uncertain — economy. Britain has had relatively low numbers of strikes ever since. But that may change as the U.K. is hit with its highest inflation levels in decades.
Millions of people in Britain, like those across Europe, are seeing their cost of living soar, in part driven by Russia’s war in Ukraine that is squeezing supplies of energy and food staples, including wheat. Prices were already rising before the war, as the global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic fueled strong consumer demand.
Susan Millson from south London, who abandoned a train trip to see her sister south of the city, blamed both sides for the strike.
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Claudia Winkleman rocks her trademark look with heavy eyeliner and a chunky fringe as she joins husband Kris Thykier at Paramount+ dinner
Claudia Winkleman rocked her signature heavily smudged eyeliner as she attended a Paramount+ dinner in London on Tuesday evening.
The presenter, 50, showed off her svelte frame in a striped black and white jumper and some skinny jeans.
She boosted her height with some stiletto leather boots, and held onto a simple clutch.
Iconic: Claudia Winkleman rocked her signature heavily smudged eyeliner as she attended a Paramount+ dinner on Tuesday evening
Claudia wore her thick raven tresses down, sporting her trademark chunky fringe.
The Strictly Come Dancing host accessorised the two-toned ensemble with layered golden necklaces and added a pop of colour with a neat crimson manicure.
Letting her glam lined eyes do the talking, the TV star kept the rest of her make-up simple with a baby pink lipstick.
Claudia was snapped smiling as she posed next to her husband, film producer Kris Thykier, 50.
Loved up: The star was snapped smiling as she posed next to her husband, film producer Kris Thykier, 50
Kris looked dapper in a deep grey suit, teamed with a maroon tie, as he grinned by his wife.
It comes as in April Claudia explained her dedication to her hairstyle, quipping that her signature fringe launched both her TV career and her sex life.
Speaking on the first night of her aptly named Behind The Fringe tour in Guildford, Surrey, the Strictly Come Dancing presenter admitted she has stuck to her style rules for decades.
All about the 'do: Claudia explained her dedication to her hairstyle, quipping that her signature fringe launched both her TV career and her sex life (pictured left in 2022 and right in 1995 aged 23)
'People ask, 'Did you always have a fringe?'. And yes I did,' she told the audience, quipping: 'People ask what I am hiding with my fringe — and it's a massive forehead that is repellent.'
Claudia said she got her fringe aged 21 and that's when life shifted.
'I was born with six extra teeth like a little dinosaur. When people saw me smile they screamed,' she told the crowd. 'But when I was 21 and a virgin, I got my fringe and everything started happening.'
Throwback: Claudia said she got her fringe aged 21 and that's when life shifted. 'I was born with six extra teeth like a little dinosaur. When people saw me smile they screamed' (pictured aged 24 in 1996)
Claudia, the daughter of journalist Eve Pollard read history of art at Cambridge before entering the world of TV as a travel presenter and reporter for shows such as This Morning in the early nineties.
She moved to bigger presenting roles, fronting the likes of Fame Academy and Liquid News before getting her big break on the BBC in 2005 when she started hosting Strictly spin off show It Takes Two.
Fast forward to 2009 and she stepped in at the last minute to present Strictly alongside Tess Daly when regular host Bruce Forsyth caught the flu, leading, a year later, to the regular role as co-host of the Sunday night results show.
She also replaced Bruce on Saturday nights following his departure in 2014.
Claudia has been married to film producer Kris Thykier for 22 years after they met when she was a 24-year-old newbie in The TV world. They share three children.
As well as her fringe, the TV star is also known for her dedication to fake tan, which she said she has 'always been addicted to.'
'I like being orange, I think it is because I was born in 1972, I am an eighties kid so everything was like ultra glow,' she told the audience on her tour date.
While she has her signature style that has made her a fashion icon, the presenter added that she relies on one very influential fashion queen to guide her everyday
Signature: Speaking on the first night of her aptly named Behind The Fringe tour, the Strictly presenter admitted she has stuck to her style rules for decades
'When you leave the house just think 'What would Kate Moss do?' If she would be happy then you can be happy.
'These are the things I want you to do. Great boots, thank you Kate, skinny jeans, again thank you Kate. An oversized coat, Kate knows what she is doing,' she said.
And as for her love of eyeliner, she advised: 'When you put it on and think 'That is enough' you have not even begun.'
The night on tour also saw Claudia reveal the secrets of her Strictly wardrobe, admitting that she and the team base each theme each series' style.
'At Strictly, I have never told anybody this, we always base my outfits on a different theme,' Claudia revealed. 'It could be a person or a place. One year I was Andre Agassi when I had long bits in my hair and we put turf in my dressing room.'
Among the other names Claudia has channelled include Pam St Clement, Slash from Guns n Roses, Joan Rivers , Sharon Osbourne and Rob Kardashian.
In February, during an appearance on The One Show to promote her tour, Claudia was confronted with a photo of herself without her fringe.
Hosts Alex Jones and Ronan Keating presented Claudia with the snap taken from her modelling days,
'Is that actually me?' Claudia gasped. 'That's disgusting,' she added. 'Let's take it off.'
The presenter was then asked if she would consider going blonde. 'I only work because of the hair,' she said. 'I can't change it.'
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Police had enough officers on the scene of the Uvalde school massacre to have stopped the gunman three minutes after he entered the building, and they would have found the door to the classroom where he was holed up unlocked if they had bothered to check it, the head of the Texas state police testified Tuesday, pronouncing the law enforcement response an “abject failure.”
Officers with rifles instead stood in a hallway for over an hour, waiting in part for more firepower and other gear, before they finally stormed the classroom and killed the gunman, putting an end to the May 24 attack that left 19 children and two teachers dead.
“I don’t care if you have on flip-flops and Bermuda shorts, you go in,” Col. Steve McCraw, director of the Texas Department of Public Safety, said in blistering testimony at a state Senate hearing.
The classroom door, it turned out, could not be locked from the inside, according to McCraw, who said a teacher reported before the shooting that the lock was broken. Yet there is no indication officers tried to open it during the standoff, McCraw said. He said police instead waited for a key.
“I have great reasons to believe it was never secured,” McCraw said of the door. ”How about trying the door and seeing if it’s locked?”
Delays in the law enforcement response at Robb Elementary School have become the focus of federal, state and local investigations.
McCraw lit into Pete Arredondo, the Uvalde school district police chief who McCraw said was in charge, saying: “The only thing stopping a hallway of dedicated officers from entering Room 111 and 112 was the on-scene commander who decided to place the lives of officers before the lives of children.”
“Obviously, not enough training was done in this situation, plain and simple. Because terrible decisions were made by the on-site commander,” McCraw said. He said investigators have been unable to “re-interview” Arredondo.
Arredondo has said he didn’t consider himself the person in charge and assumed someone else had taken control of the law enforcement response. He has declined repeated requests for comment from The Associated Press. A lawyer for Arredondo did not immediately respond to a request for comment Tuesday.
Texas lawmakers hearing the latest details reacted with fury, some decrying Arredondo as incompetent and others pressing McCraw on why state troopers on the scene didn’t take charge. McCraw said the troopers did not have legal authority to do so.
The public safety chief presented a timeline that said three officers with two rifles entered the building less than three minutes after the gunman, an 18-year-old with an AR-15-style semi-automatic rifle. Several more officers entered minutes after that. Two of the officers who entered the hallway early on were grazed by gunfire.
The decision by police to hold back went against much of what law enforcement has learned in the two decades since the Columbine High School shooting in Colorado in which 13 people were killed in 1999, McCraw said.
“You don’t wait for a SWAT team. You have one officer, that’s enough,” he said. He also said officers did not need to wait for shields to enter the classroom. The first shield arrived less than 20 minutes after the shooter entered, according to McCraw.
Also, eight minutes after the shooter entered, an officer reported that police had a “hooligan” crowbar that they could use to break down the classroom door, McCraw said.
The public safety chief spent nearly five hours offering the clearest picture yet of the massacre, outlining for the committee a series of other missed opportunities, communication breakdowns and errors based on an investigation that has included roughly 700 interviews. Among the missteps:
— Arredondo did not have a radio with him.
— Police and sheriff’s radios did not work inside the school; only the radios of Border Patrol agents on the scene did, and they did not work perfectly.
— Some diagrams of the school that police used to coordinate their response were wrong.
State police initially said the gunman, Salvador Ramos, entered the school through an exterior door that had been propped open by a teacher. However, McCraw said that the teacher had closed the door, but unbeknownst to her, it could be locked only from the outside. The gunman “walked straight through,” McCraw said.
Sen. Paul Bettencourt said the entire premise of lockdown and shooter training is worthless if school doors can’t be locked. “We have a culture where were think we’ve trained an entire school for lockdown …. but we set up a condition to failure,” he said.
Bettencourt challenged Arredondo to testify in public and said he should have removed himself from the job immediately. He angrily pointed out that shots were heard while police waited in the hallway.
“There are at least six shots fired during this time,” he said. “Why is this person shooting? He’s killing somebody. Yet this incident commander finds every reason to do nothing.”
Questions about the law enforcement response began days after the massacre. McCraw said three days after the shooting that Arredondo made “the wrong decision” when he chose not to storm the classroom for more than 70 minutes, even as trapped fourth graders inside two classrooms were desperately calling 911 for help and anguished parents outside the school begged officers to go inside.
As for the amount of time that elapsed before officers entered the classroom, McCraw said: “In an active shooter environment, that’s intolerable.”
“This set our profession back a decade. That’s what it did,” he said of the police response in Uvalde.
Police haven’t found anything that would be a red flag in Ramos’ school disciplinary files but learned through interviews that he engaged in cruelty to animals. “He walked around with a bag of dead cats,” McCraw said.
In the days and weeks after the shooting, authorities gave conflicting and incorrect accounts of what happened. But McCraw assured lawmakers: “Everything I’ve testified today is corroborated.”
McCraw said if he could make just one recommendation, it would be for more training. He also said a “go-bag” should be put in every state patrol car in Texas, including shields and door-breaching tools.
“I want every trooper to know how to breach and have the tools to do it,” he said.
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Bleiberg and Associated Press writer Jamie Stengle in Dallas and John Seewer in Toledo, Ohio, contributed to this report.
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Complimentary offer enables residential HVAC and related home improvement businesses to improve conversion ratio and lower cost of obtaining new leads
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MTA360, a 2021 Top Google Marketing provider serving the home improvement, HVAC and related industries, announced today a free, limited-time offer that enables prospective customers to try two of its industry-leading online tools: Artifical Intelligence (AI) Chat and Review Software.
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"Our fully engaged clients enjoy an average cost per lead in the $25 range, a massive savings compared with the industry average of $300," said Jack Nagy, president of MTA360. "This leading technology works so well, especially for home improvement-related businesses, we want to share it with more organizations for a full-year free test run. These digital marketing tools are well-suited for the HVAC and other home improvement industries, which are looking for easy-to-deploy proven technologies to drive awareness, consideration, and business."
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MTA360 delivers proven digital marketing technologies that drive business. As a leading full-service digital marketing, training and advertising agency focused on the home improvement industry and related businesses, the firm was recognized by MarTech magazine as the 2021 Top Google Marketing provider for its ablity to create SEO-ready websites that rank prominently on top search engines. The company has headquarter offices in Scottsdale, Ariz., and Tampa, Fla., and is staffed with a team of digital marketing and technology experts. The firm has thousands of clients across HVAC, plumbing, solar and roofing sectors that are reaping the benefits of the MTA360 technology and approach, deploying digital marketing technologies that work and driving an average cost per lead of $25 and as low as under $10.
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Assam has become the 36th state to implement the One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) scheme.
With this, the ONORC plan is successfully implemented in all 36 states and Union Territories (UT) making food security portable throughout the country.
During the last two years of the Covid-19 pandemic, the ONORC plan has significantly contributed to ensuring subsidized foodgrains for National Food Security Act (NFSA) beneficiaries, especially migrant beneficiaries.
This is a one-of-its-kind citizen-centric initiative in the country, which is swiftly implemented in a short span of time covering about 80 Crore beneficiaries, after being initiated in August 2019, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution said in a statement today.
The objective of this beneficiary centric high-impact program is to empower all NFSA beneficiaries to become AtmaNirbhar for their food security anywhere in the country, through the portability of their existing ration cards enabling them to seamlessly lift their entitled subsidized foodgrains (in part or full) from any Fair Price Shop of their choice.
About 64 crore portable transactions have been recorded during the Covid-19 period itself delivering foodgrains equivalent to about Rs 36,000 crore in food subsidy through portability.
Additionally, as a key indicator, presently a monthly average of about three crores portable transactions are being recorded, delivering the subsidised NFSA and free PMGKAY foodgrains with anywhere flexibility to the beneficiaries.
Another dimension under the ONORC plan is the ‘Mera Ration’ mobile application which has been rolled out to take maximum advantage of the ONORC plan. The mobile app is providing a host of useful real time information to the beneficiaries and is available in 13 languages. | https://www.pratidintime.com/latest-assam-news-breaking-news-assam/assam-implements-one-nation-one-ration-card-scheme | 2022-06-21T20:22:35Z | https://www.pratidintime.com/latest-assam-news-breaking-news-assam/assam-implements-one-nation-one-ration-card-scheme | false | 2 |
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden visited a vaccination clinic Tuesday to celebrate that virtually all Americans can now get a COVID-19 shot Tuesday after the authorization of vaccines for kids under 5 over the weekend.
Biden visited a vaccination clinic in Washington, where some of the first shots were given to young children in the last major age group ineligible for vaccines, hailing it as an important pandemic milestone that will support the country’s recovery. While anyone aged six months and up is now eligible for vaccines, the administration is cautioning that it expects the pace of shots for the youngest kids to be slower than older ones, as parents are more likely to rely on their children's pediatricians to administer them.
“The United States is now the first country in the world to offer safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines for children as young as six months old,” Biden said at the White House.
Addressing parents, Biden said, “I encourage you to talk to the doctor after you make a plan to get your child vaccinated.”
Biden also delivered a thinly veiled criticism of Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who blocked his health department from ordering and delivering pediatric vaccines in his state, a move the White House said delayed the availability of shots for kids under 5.
“Let’s be clear: Elected officials shouldn’t get in the way and can make it more difficult for parents who want their children to be vaccinated and want to protect them and those around them,” he said. “This is no time for politics. It’s about parents being able to do everything they can to keep the children safe.”
Earlier Tuesday, he and first lady Jill Biden met with newly vaccinated kids and their parents at Church of the Holy Communion in southeast Washington. As he handed out hugs to kids, Biden spoke of his youngest grandson, Beau, aged two, being newly eligible for vaccination.
“Everybody knows I like kids better than people,” he joked.
In a Friday interview with The Associated Press, White House COVID-19 coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha predicted that universal eligibility for vaccines would be a “huge psychological milestone” for the country as it seeks to emerge from two years of pandemic disruption.
“When the President came into office, he was very clear, he said over and over again, that he wanted to make sure that every American had the access and availability of these life protecting vaccines,” he said. “We are now at the point where that vision, that expectation that mission can now be fulfilled.”
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A 27-year-old Maryland has been convicted of stabbing a man dead while his daughter watched, authorities announced.
Justin Andrew Wilson, 27, of Germantown, stabbed 63-year-old Egidio Ienzi 13 times with a fixed-blade knife inside of his Germantown home on July 23, 2020, the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office said.
Ienzi's daughter witnessed part of the attack before running upstairs to hide and call 911. Wilson was arrested in the days following the attack after Ienzi's son helped lead police to Wilson.
“The victim in this case was described by friends and neighbors as an honest, hard-working man, a decent person who worked hard his entire life and was targeted inside his own home," said State’s Attorney John McCarthy.
"It was every homeowner’s worst nightmare. We are gratified that the jury saw through the defense and appropriately convicted Justin Wilson,”
Wilson faces a maximum of life in prison and is scheduled for a sentencing hearing at 1:30 p.m., Sept. 22.
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(NEXSTAR) – While on the campaign trail, President Biden supported student loan forgiveness. In April, he confirmed he was considering some sort of widespread federal student debt cancellation. Now, two months later, is student loan forgiveness still on the table?
The answer is, yes, Biden is still considering debt relief. When he was asked by reporters while walking on a Delaware beach Monday if he was close to a decision on student loan forgiveness, Biden said, “Yes,” according to CNN.
Previous reports said Biden is expected to make a decision within the next two months.
Here’s what we do know about potential widespread student loan forgiveness.
It likely won’t be $50,000 per borrower
Forgiving $50,000 in student loan debt is one of the larger proposals that has been suggested by lawmakers, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA).
Biden, when asked in April about using executive authority to cancel student loan debt, told reporters he is not considering $50,000 in debt reduction. Multiple sources have confirmed to The Hill that Biden was considering expunging at least $10,000 per borrower.
It’s not necessarily a surprise — while on the campaign trail, Biden supported a much smaller plan of up to $10,000 in forgiveness per borrower.
There may also be an income cap on federal student loan forgiveness. Sources told The Washington Post that relief could be limited to those who make less than $125,000 or $150,000 per individual tax filers or $250,000 or $300,000 for couples who file together.
White House expects impact on inflation to be ‘quite small’
Some have argued student debt cancellation could lead to an economic boost, giving currently debt-burdened borrowers the opportunity to spend money on items they may have been holding out on, like a car or a house. That spending boost may not be ideal in the eyes of the Federal Reserve, which is trying to stabilize costs by making borrowing more expensive.
Still, some experts believe student loan forgiveness won’t have a large impact on inflation, including White House Senior Advisor Brian Deese. While speaking with reporters in May, Deese said that the economic impact of any student loan forgiveness proposal “would be across the course of years or a couple of decades.”
He added that the impact on inflation “in the near term is likely to be … quite small.”
David Lazarus, business and consumer news contributor for Nexstar’s KTLA, agreed forgiveness would have a limited impact on inflation but noted that “it could affect the Fed’s efforts to cool the economy, which would create more urgency for further rate hikes.”
Millions likely already qualify for forgiveness
Over nine million Americans may qualify for federal student loan forgiveness under a program that’s already in place, according to a recent estimate. The Student Borrower Protection Center reviewed governmental data and found millions of public service workers likely qualify for debt cancellation through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, but have yet to file the paperwork to start the process.
PSLF is intended to give eligible public service employees debt forgiveness after a set number of payments are made. Eligibility requirements can be found here.
Roughly 1.3 million borrowers have seen $25 billion in student debt forgiveness since Biden took office.
Thousands of borrowers have received $6.8 billion in debt cancellation “through improvements to PSLF,” according to the Education Department. Another roughly 690,000 borrowers have had a total of $7.9 billion in student loans canceled through discharges due to borrower defense and school closures. Over 400,000 borrowers have received more than $8.5 billion in debt forgiveness through total and permanent disability discharge.
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Oranga Tamariki Oversight Bill Risks Weakening Accountability And Oversight Of Oranga Tamariki
Manaaki Rangatahi is alarmed and concerned by the Governments plans to push on with the Oranga Tamariki Oversight Bill. Despite major opposition from the care experienced community, the social sector (including reputable organizations such as VOYCE Whakarongo Mai, Barnardos and CPAG) and every political party in parliament, except Labour, the bill continues to be progressed.
The Bill proposes the disestablishment of the Office of the Children's Commissioner, weakening the oversight and accountability of Oranga Tamariki by an independent monitor. Members of Manaaki Rangatahi are concerned that this change will exacerbate the homelessness crisis facing Rangatahi by reducing the advocating and independent voices that uphold their rights. We believe that without retention of a truly independent voice in the form of a Commission, the monitoring and scrutinising of Oranga Tamariki will be stymied, and Rangatahi will not be provided with the critical advocacy that they deserve.
"Rangatahi homelessness is at crisis point. Our young people's basic human rights are not being upheld, and we fear what the loss of a strong, independent voice, such as the Children's commissioner will mean for our young people's hopes for Justice," says collective member Aaron Hendry, "It is gravely concerning that the voices of care experienced rangatahi are being ignored. Moving forward with this bill in the face of opposition from those with lived experience, sends a message to our young people that their voices do not matter. This decision risks retruamatizing and silencing young people who have already suffered at the hands of a state system that has historically acted without listening too young people, and in doing so has done them harm."
At the present time, Rangatahi experience homelessness at a disproportionate rate compared to the adult population, representing over 50% of the homeless population. An independent voice for our Rangatahi is vital to our functioning democracy so we can hold government accountable for all its actions towards our young people. With the disestablishment of the Childrens Commission we fear for the human rights of Rangatahi experiencing homelessness across Aotearoa and call for a U-turn on this bill be enacted immediately.
Collective member and E Tipu E Rea Whānau Services spokesperson Emmaline Pickering-Martin says, “we are deeply concerned with the rush that has been put on this bill. Whilst there is always room for improvement of systems there are already systems in place that would benefit from better resourcing and reworking rather than disestablishment. We see the Office of The Children's Commissioner as a vital part of ensuring the needs of our young people are met and their voices are heard.”
Collective member, Brook Turner also says, “I am alarmed at the pace and speed of this bill being introduced. When child welfare experts raise concerns on the direction of any legislation, we should stop, pause, and reconsider the direction we are heading as a nation. To reform the structure and powers of the Children's Commission without doing so is concerning and does every child and young person in New Zealand a disservice.”
Equally, we stand with Manaaki Rangatahi members Voyce Whakarongo Mai in calling for a halt to the bill until the Royal Commissions report into abuse in state care is completed.
We also stand with all Rangatahi and children who have been victims of abuse, homelessness, and neglect whilst within state care. We call on Minister Carmel Sepuloni and the Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to listen to the voices of care experienced young people who have spoken out against this bill and stop it from continuing. | https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2206/S00445/oranga-tamariki-oversight-bill-risks-weakening-accountability-and-oversight-of-oranga-tamariki.htm | 2022-06-21T20:27:24Z | https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2206/S00445/oranga-tamariki-oversight-bill-risks-weakening-accountability-and-oversight-of-oranga-tamariki.htm | true | 2 |
Ontario parents left wondering about $10 a day child care will have to wait awhile longer, as the province confirms fewer than a dozen municipalities have actually started the enrolment process for licensed child care centres.
When the Ford government inked a deal for $10 a day child care in March, parents and daycare centres alike were wary of how successfully the program would be implemented over the coming months.
The program promised an average of $10 a day child care by September 2025.
The first step in the agreement was a reduction in fees by up to 25 per cent to a minimum of $12 per day for child care for children aged five and younger in licensed daycare centres, retroactive to April 1, 2022. This meant parents would receive a partial rebate for child care fees already paid from April through whenever fee reductions actually occurred.
According to a spokesperson for the Ontario government, enrolment for licensee participation in the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) system has begun for 11 municipalities across the province, with 13 additional regions anticipating opening enrolment by the end of June.
There are 47 municipalities in Ontario.
The Ontario spokesperson highlighted the hard work done by Manitoulin-Sudbury: “as a result of their quick action, they are now processing applications from every child care licensee in their district,” she said in her statement.
Ontario was the last province in the country to enrol in the federal child care fee reduction program. Carolyn Ferns, public policy and government relations co-ordinator at the Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care, told the Star parents are right to be frustrated that Ontario is so far behind other provinces.
“ When Ontario signed the agreement at the last minute, the Premier said parents would see fee reductions in May. They should have known that wasn’t possible — it was a promise made and a promise broken,” said Ferns
There are 11 municipalities in Ontario that have started the enrolment process:
- County of Simcoe
- Manitoulin-Sudbury District Services Board
- City of Greater Sudbury
- County of Grey
- County of Bruce
- District of Sault Ste. Marie Social Services Administration Board
- County of Renfrew
- District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board
- Regional Municipality of Durham
- Kenora District Services Board
- County of Lambton
Here’s where other major municipalities across the province are in the enrolment process.
City of Toronto
In a statement to the Star, a spokesperson for the City of Toronto said it has started developing implementation and application processes, communicating with over 1,000 child care operators and home child care agencies, and approving programs for the federal program.
The province has given operators until Sept. 1, 2022 to opt in.
Once a licensee has been approved, they will have 60 days to refund eligible child care fees paid, retroactive to April 1, 2022, according to information provided by the city.
More information regarding the opt-in and application process will be shared with licensed child care providers this month through information sessions for operators and a town-hall meeting on June 22.
York Region
A representative from York Region confirmed that the online application for licensed child care operators to opt into or out of the program will be made available on the city’s website later this week.
York Region held virtual information sessions with licensed child care operators earlier this month to provide more information about the program and application process. Information will continue to be sent to licensed child care operators and posted on the city’s website.
Durham Region
A representative from Durham Region indicated to the Star that rebates for child care costs since April 1 will begin being distributed “in the fall.”
In their statement, Durham Region reiterated that new child care legislation mandates that rebates be provided to families no more than 60 days after the child care operator receives their confirmation of enrolment into the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care system.
City of Ottawa
Ottawa says its Community and Protective Services Committee approved allocating $60 million in provincial and federal funds to implement phase one of the new system on June 16. This funding will reduce child care fees for eligible families and increase compensation for child care workers.
Starting in September and running through December, Ottawa families with eligible children enrolled in a participating child care centre could receive fee rebates retroactive to April 1, 2022.
Recommendations from the June 16 committee meetings will be brought to council on June 22.
City of London
A spokesperson for the City of London confirmed an agreement will be presented to city council later this summer.
The application process for operators will open “around the same time,” said Adrienne Small, a City of London spokesperson.
Small indicated that the City is “on track” to meet the 25 per cent reduction in child care costs.
When will Ontario families see child care costs reach $10 a day?
When the federal government first announced its plans for a $10 a day child care program in 2021, they said families across the country could anticipate saving an average of about $6,000 per year once the program was in full swing. In their 2021 press release, the federal government anticipated slashed child care costs everywhere in Canada except Quebec by the end of 2022.
In May, Ontario families were supposed to begin receiving refunds retroactive to April 1.
Further child care cost reductions will take place in 2024, says the province, with hopes to reach the $10 a day child care goal by September 2025.
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What to watch as Roger Goodell defends the NFL on Capitol Hill
The NFL commissioner voluntarily agreed to testify before House Oversight
Roger Goodell faces Congress this week, but lawmakers may not learn much from the embattled NFL commissioner as he defends the league and its handling of workplace misconduct.
“He’ll be very prepared, including well prepared when it comes to not answering questions,” said Geoffrey Rapp, a sports law professor at the University of Toledo.
Goodell voluntarily agreed to testify Wednesday morning before the House Oversight and Reform Committee, which is probing allegations of harassment at Washington’s football franchise and how the NFL dealt with the case. He’s expected to take tough questions from Democrats still seeking answers about an internal investigation that the league refuses to release.
“For seven months, the committee has been stonewalled by NDAs and other tools to evade accountability,” said Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill. “Mr. Snyder and Mr. Goodell need to appear before the committee to address these issues and answer our questions.”
Daniel Snyder, the Washington Commanders owner, has sent multiple letters declining the committee’s invitation to appear for now, the Washington Post reported.
Having a sports commissioner in front of Congress promises to be high political theater, even though Goodell will appear virtually. That’s especially true for America’s troubled king sport.
And though it may not satisfy lawmakers seeking new information, the hearing will accomplish at least two committee goals — getting Goodell on record and keeping a spotlight on the league’s refusal to disclose documents.
“One of the ways to try to get more information is to keep something in the public eye,” Rapp said. “It’s less of an opportunity, from the legislators’ perspective, to get to the truth than it is to keep asking the questions.”
Goodell’s testimony will likely stay surface-level when it comes to league practices and conduct, as he takes care to protect the league and its 32 owners who chose him as their public face. The NFL has provided Oversight stacks of records but so far declined to turn over much of an internal workplace harassment probe led by attorney Beth Wilkinson — the holy grail.
“The more that you resist giving that first report over, the more that people think there’s something in that report people want to see,” Rapp said. “I don’t know that interest will ever go away as long as Snyder owns the team and keeps running into trouble.”
Some of the only information from Wilkinson’s report to publicly surface — homophobic and sexist emails between a Washington team executive and then-commentator Jon Gruden — led to Gruden’s firing from his job as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders.
House lawmakers representing districts in the Washington area sent a letter to the NFL last week once again calling for the league and Commanders owner Snyder to hand over the report.
Both the attorneys general in Washington and Virginia have also launched their own investigations into the team.
This year Oversight referred to the Federal Trade Commission new allegations that Snyder’s team withheld profits from other league owners. A second investigation into the team’s culture of harassment was launched by the league after further accusations came to light in a February Oversight roundtable.
Marketing coordinator and cheerleader Tiffani A. Johnston said Snyder made unwanted sexual advances, placing a hand on her thigh and “aggressively” pushing her toward a limo. Another woman said Snyder tried to silence accusers.
The league has indicated it plans to release the findings of that investigation, which is being led by Mary Jo White, a former federal prosecutor and chairwoman of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
After all those recent developments, Snyder’s absence on Wednesday will be glaring. His lawyers complained that the committee rejected his request to move the hearing “despite the fact that Mr. Snyder has a longstanding Commanders-related business conflict and is out of the country,” a letter obtained by Axios said.
The team, asked to comment on the nature of the business conflict, did not respond. Snyder maintains that many of the accusations leveled against him are baseless.
Republicans on the committee have argued Congress shouldn’t be probing the team and league in the first place and should turn attention elsewhere.
“From the beginning, committee Democrats weaponized their power and pushed a one-sided investigation into a private company with no connection to the federal government,” ranking member James Comer said.
Democrats on the committee refute the Kentucky Republican’s assertion, saying the probe is within the committee’s scope, which includes the laws that govern workplace safety and nondisclosure agreements.
On Friday, Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney unveiled two bills she said resulted from the committee’s probe so far.
The first builds on Congress’ work to overhaul nondisclosure laws and aims to prevent the use of NDAs to cover up misconduct. The second creates rules preventing employers from sharing photos without permission. Football team employees were accused of surreptitiously taking nude cheerleader photos at shoots and sharing them.
“I strongly believe that those responsible for the culture of harassment and abuse at the Washington Commanders must be held accountable,” Maloney said in a statement announcing the new legislation. “As lawmakers, we must use our legislative powers to protect other employees from this serious misconduct.” | https://rollcall.com/2022/06/21/goodell-faces-congress-nfl-washington-commanders/ | 2022-06-21T20:31:28Z | https://rollcall.com/2022/06/21/goodell-faces-congress-nfl-washington-commanders/ | false | 2 |
NATE DIAZ teased he will leave the UFC for a lucrative fight with Jake Paul if the company doesn't book him a bout this summer.
Diaz hasn't competed in the Octagon since June 2021 and has handed Dana White an ultimatum stating he will demand his release unless he fights in July or August.
The 37-year-old applied extra pressure by hinting he has the option of going after a mega-money deal with Paul as he added he has "bigger s*** to do".
The American fighter took to Twitter and issued that statement along with a clip of Paul knocking fellow MMA hero Tyron Woodley out.
Diaz tweeted: "UFC release now please or give me fight with anyone in July or August."
"I have bigger s*** to do."
But Paul also has big plans of his own as he agreed to fight boxing legend Mike Tyson before the end of the year.
Tyson laid down the gauntlet by declaring on Jimmy Kimmel that a fight could happen, but it would have to be by the end of 2022.
Paul said: "Thank you to the great Mike Tyson for the respect and opportunity. This year we are making it happen."
Diaz has a record of 20 wins and 13 losses in 33 matches throughout his UFC career.
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He has beaten some of the sport's biggest names, such as Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone, along the way.
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Which whiskey barrel planter is best?
A whiskey barrel planter is spacious, sturdy and features rich natural tones that look beautiful in any garden. It brings a refined yet rustic look to any outdoor space and is particularly suited to plants that require more room to grow.
The Best Choice Products Set of Three Rustic Barrel Planters is a full planter set that features stunning matching wood barrels in different sizes.
What to know before you buy a whiskey barrel planter
Wood vs. resin
Most solid wood whiskey barrel planters are made from oak, acacia, walnut or maple. These barrels are water-resistant and hold up well. If you’re looking for a barrel that’s fully waterproof, then a resin barrel designed to mimic wood is your best option. Resin is lightweight and very durable, though you will forego natural wood tones.
What to plant
Whiskey barrels are great for planting a wide variety of plants based on your climate and sunlight exposure.
- Annuals: You have to replant these each year, but they tend to last well through the season. They are also easy to swap out. Since whiskey barrels are large garden focal points, you don’t want to get stuck with wilting flowers halfway through the planting season.
- Water plants: If you’re willing to set your barrel up with a water pump, you can grow a water garden. This will require sealing the inside, creating drainage, and lining the base to prevent rot. Water plants that grow well in a barrel planter include water lilies, papyrus, Japanese sweet flag, elephant ears, pickerel weed and parrot feather.
- Vegetables: Barrels are well-suited for growing vegetables. They are great for little patio gardens. Some vegetables that grow well in a barrel are lettuce, onion, spinach, tomatoes, peppers, carrots and peas.
- Dwarf trees: Small fruit trees don’t require a lot of space, and many are self-pollinating. Dwarf apple, pear, key lime, fig and pomegranate trees are all excellent choices.
Whiskey barrel sets
Since different whiskey barrels have different wood tones and grain, it’s a good idea to buy a full set of planters to ensure a few of them match. Sets come with two to five barrels and cost less than if you purchased five single barrels separately. Sets can come in one size or assorted sizes.
What to look for in a quality whiskey barrel planter
Protective coating
While whiskey barrels are naturally durable, a protective coating will make them last longer. A polyurethane coating or sealer prevents water damage and rot. Keep in mind that a coated barrel won’t have that rough, unfinished look of natural wood and might have more of a shine to it.
Drainage
Proper drainage is key when it comes to planters. Drain holes release excess water and promote healthy soil to help your plants thrive. Depending on the size of the barrel, you’ll likely want four to six evenly spaced holes. Each hole should be a 1/2-inch to 1 inch in diameter.
Handles
Handles aren’t just decorative on a whiskey barrel planter. They make moving the barrel much easier. Plenty of wood barrels feature metal handles that match the barrel’s hammered metal hoops. Resin and plastic planters are less likely to have handles.
How much you can expect to spend on a whiskey barrel planter
A single whiskey barrel usually costs $20-$100. This varies based on material, size and quantity. A set of two to five barrels costs around $50-$350.
Whiskey barrel planter FAQ
How big is a whiskey barrel planter?
A. A standard barrel planter is about 10-25 inches in width and height. Larger and smaller sizes are available if you have different planting needs, but you usually won’t see a barrel planter larger than 35-inches wide.
Does a whiskey barrel planter need to be lined?
A. You do not need to line a solid oak barrel on the inside, but it’s very helpful to prevent rot. A lining also helps the soil retain moisture, which some plants need. Consider what plants you’re putting in the planter before deciding on adding a liner.
What’s the best whiskey barrel planter to buy?
Top whiskey barrel planter
Best Choice Products Set of Three Rustic Barrel Planters
What you need to know: The set comes with three stained wooden planters featuring metal hardware. The large barrel is 18 inches by 14 inches, the medium barrel is 15 inches by 11.5 inches, and the small barrel is 11.5 inches by 10 inches.
What you’ll love: These are made from real wood that looks beautiful with a stain finish. Each well-made barrel is durable and has built-in drainage holes.
What you should consider: These barrels only come as a set, and you can’t get three of the same size.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
Top whiskey barrel planter for the money
Fox Valley Traders Realistic Wood-Look Barrel Planters
What you need to know: This set comes with four round matching plastic planters. Each measures 8 inches by 13 inches.
What you’ll love: These are lightweight but durable. Each barrel is weather-resistant and features built-in drain holes. It’s a great price for a four-piece set.
What you should consider: The faux wood is a nice touch, but it lacks the visual appeal of real wood.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Southern Patio Kentucky Medium Resin Whiskey Barrel Planter
What you need to know: This high-density resin planter comes in four colors and two sizes. It measures 22.24 inches by 13 inches or 15.5 inches by 9.1 inches, depending on the size you select.
What you’ll love: It’s attractive, durable and lightweight. It even has woodgrain detailing mimicked in the resin. It’s weather-resistant and UV-resistant.
What you should consider: There is a central plug but no additional drainage at the bottom.
Where to buy: Sold by Home Depot
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Chewy’s annual Blue Box sales event starts today
Chewy is the online pet store that strives to offer the best pet products along with the best service. When you order something from this one-stop-shop, it arrives in a branded blue box that proudly proclaims “chewy.com where pet lovers shop.”
Every year, the company has one massive sales event with discounts available in every department. Some deals are as deep as 50% off. Chewy’s Blue Box Event takes place over multiple days and has so many opportunities for savings that you can truly benefit from a guide that helps you get the most out of this money-saving extravaganza.
A brief history of Chewy
Chewy was founded 11 years ago in June 2011 by Ryan Cohen and Michael Day. Reportedly, Cohen was considering launching an online jewelry business when he realized that shopping for pet supplies could be inconvenient even though he enjoyed the personal attention and service he received at his local pet store. At that moment, he decided there was a need for an online pet store that offered the same level of service he received at his neighborhood pet shop. He created a company called Mr. Chewy in Dania Beach, Florida, intending to be “the most trusted and convenient destination for pet parents (and partners), everywhere.”
Just six short years later, Chewy was acquired by PetSmart for $3.35 billion. And two years after that, the company raised $1 billion when it went public.
Besides offering items from over 2,000 popular brands, the company has experts available all day and night to answer customers’ questions. And, for peace of mind, Chewy has a 100% unconditional satisfaction guaranteed policy on every order. The company isn’t focused on getting customers to make a one-time purchase. Instead, the goal is to turn them into lifelong clients through exceptional service.
What is the Blue Box Event?
The Blue Box Event is a site-wide sales event that encompasses every aspect of Chewy. While not every item is on sale, you can find many deals across all categories, including dog deals, cat deals, bird deals, small pet deals, fish deals, horse deals, farm animal deals and reptile deals. And it’s not just toys and accessories, such as pet strollers. You can get discounts on pet food, pet trackers, gift cards, pharmacy services and more.
The sales have already begun. And they are slated to run for a total of four days. To stay up on the latest news, consider bookmarking this page to revisit as more deals are added throughout the event.
Ways to save
During the Blue Box Event, there are more ways to save than just getting a deep discount. For instance, if you purchase $75 worth of select products, Chewy will give you a free $25 e-gift card.
Another way to get free money is to spend just $49 on select pharmacy items to get a free $30 e-gift card. This deal is only available on your first pharmacy order.
If you have products you will be reordering, signing up for Chewy’s autoship program will save you 40% on your first order (up to $20 off) and 5% on all future orders. If you decide that autoship is not right for you, you can cancel your subscription anytime.
How much is shipping?
Unlike Prime Day, you do not need to be a member to get great shipping deals from Chewy. In fact, as long as you spend over $49 on a single order, you get free one to three-day shipping.
Top deals of Chewy’s Blue Box Event
Embark Breed Identification and Health Condition Identification DNA Test for Dogs
This comprehensive DNA test for your dog uses a genotyping platform created with Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. Besides screening more than 350 dog breeds, it tests for over 210 genetic health risks.
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Advantage II Flea Spot Treatment for Cats
This veterinarian-recommended flea spot treatment begins working within 12 hours and can kill fleas at all life stages. It can break the life cycle to help prevent re-infestation. The waterproof formula lasts for up to four weeks, even after bathing.
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Star Wars The Mandalorian Grogu Covered Cat and Dog Bed
Star Wars fans will love this item. The cave-style bed gives your dog or cat the perfect hideaway for napping. It features soft padding on all sides and a removable cushion. The cushion is machine washable, while the bed can be spot cleaned for convenience.
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SmartBones SmartSticks Peanut Butter Chews Dog Treats
These treats are made with real ingredients, such as chicken and vegetables. They are 100% rawhide free, highly digestible and long-lasting. The chews are enriched with vitamins and minerals to provide greater health benefits for your dog.
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Frisco Fetch Squeaking Colorful Tennis Ball Dog Toy
What dog doesn’t love to play fetch? These three colorful balls have a built-in squeaker that excites your pup for playtime. Playing fetch reduces boredom, which may make your dog better behaved while providing essential exercise.
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Frisco 2-in-1 Laser and LED Light Cat Toy
Cats love lasers. It lets them flaunt their pouncing skills and provides exercise and mental stimulation. This model has three modes: pulse, strobe and steady on. Purchase includes three replacement batteries so you can play for a long, long time.
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Wellness Soft Puppy Bites Lamb and Salmon Recipe Grain-Free Dog Treats
These soft treats are specially formulated for dogs under one year old. They are made with all-natural ingredients and no meat by-products, wheat, corn or dairy. They are also free from artificial flavors and colors and provide a natural source of Omega 3 and DHA.
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Hundreds of protesters were arrested for being in the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, without authorization. Democrats have claimed their actions were an attempt to overturn the government of the United States, and many of the apparent trespassers remain in jail – more than a year after the fact – on what ordinarily would be considered minor charges.
Now a team of employees of leftist entertainer Stephen Colbert have been caught in the same predicament – being in the Capitol without authorization.
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And GOP members of Congress are insisting that Capitol police provide them with all the reports, witness statements, surveillance footage and photographs concerning the arrests.
"These individuals were arrested and charged with unlawful entry after causing 'disturbances' at the offices of several Republican members, including 'banging' on their office doors," the letter to the police agency from Reps. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, and Rodney Davis, R-Ill., said.
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The problem developed with the actions from a group of staff members from "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."
The GOP letter also called out Rep. Adam Schiff, a Democrat who has become famous for claiming for years he saw evidence of "collusion" in that famously now-debunked Russia collusion conspiracy theory Democrats launched against President Trump.
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The Republicans charge the TV show faction reportedly gained access to the building through Schiff, a member of the House Select Committee to Investigate January 6, and Rep. Jackie Auchinloss.
CBS officials said the crew was at the Capitol for authorized interviews with members of Congress.
However, Fox News said the crew members were arrested about 8:30 p.m. last Thursday in the Longworth House Office Building and charged with unlawful entry.
The report said they had, earlier in the day, done interviews with members of the Jan. 6 Select Committee, including Schiff, Rep. Stephanie Murphy, D-Fla, and Auchincloss, D-Mass.
But they didn't have the proper press credentials and were removed from the building.
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Then later, Fox reported, citing sources, "An aide to Auchincloss let them back into the House office buildings around 4:00 p.m. and they were left unattended for several hours."
Eventually they were discovered, recording comedy skits, near the office of Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo.
The Washington Times said the GOP members pointed out the earlier cases.
"Much has been made lately about unauthorized access to House office buildings, including debunked Democrat allegations that Republican members led so-called reconnaissance tours of the Capitol Complex in advance of January 6," the letter said.
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"Unlike the Democrat allegations of reconnaissance tours, however, the events on June 16 actually resulted in arrests for unlawful entry," the Republicans wrote.
The Times reported, "Those arrested and charged include Robert Smigel, the comedian behind the cigar-chomping dog puppet Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, who appears regularly on Mr. Colbert’s show."
Police said the actions by the television-show workers remain under an "active criminal investigation, and may result in additional criminal charges after consultation with the U.S. Attorney."
According to MSN, Colbert said his team had been invited into the building, and were doing "last-minute puppetry" when they were found by police.
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An audit of policies implemented by B.C.’s Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation revealed some areas of improvement in the industry’s oversight and others that could use more work.
According to B.C. government officials, the report on the Oversight of Major Mines points out a series of structural and regulatory changes made within the industry.
This includes establishing a new investigations unit, processes to write mine permits with more enforceable language, and enhancing compliance and enforcement procedures.
“The ministry has made progress since our 2016 audit,” said Auditor General Michael Pickup. “Overall, the ministry’s improved oversight means it’s better equipped to address risks associated with the mining sector while the provincial economy receives benefits from mining activity.”
According to the report, the ministry has established a consistent approach to address serious incidents, and an internal audit process to look into the effectiveness of the ministry’s mining regulatory framework.
The ministry also set up a reclamation security policy for major mines, with a plan to better ensure reclamation obligations can be met.
The report also noted that the Abandoned Mines Branch was established to mitigate the risks to public safety and address environmental risks at abandoned sites.
Provincial officials said some shortcomings in mine oversight were also outlined.
“The audit finds a few areas for further improvement,” said Pickup. “For example, the ministry needs written procedures for geotechnical inspections, a consistent approach to reviewing reports from mine operators throughout the year, and a risk-based approach to address environmental concerns at abandoned mines.”
The report also makes five recommendations that focus on developing and implementing compliance and enforcement policies, historic permits, reclamation liabilities and abandoned mines.
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Florida men accused of racially-motivated attack on Black teen’s car
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Two Sanford, Florida men were arrested following an attack on a Black teenager’s vehicle that many are calling racially-motivated.
The Washington Post reports the men, identified as Donald Corsi and Howard Hughes, were arrested on Tuesday, hours after video showing the incident went viral and triggered outrage online. The video was later deleted.
Bam Margera found safe in Florida: reportsAccording to reports, the victim, identified by authorities as Jermaine Jones, posted the video on Tuesday, writing “I was racially profiled while driving through my friends neighborhood. They didn’t like the way I was driving, so they felt the need to hit my car with a cone, and throw a rock through my window.”
In the video, the men can be seen yelling at the teen and his friend, accusing them of street racing.
“Burning out racing through my (expletive) neighborhood,” one shouted.
“Get out of my neighborhood, (expletive),” the other yelled.
The teen can be heard asking one of the residents why he appears to have a gun.
“You’re the one who would get a gun! Get out of this neighborhood … You don’t belong here!” a woman at the scene yelled.
Jones said he had tried to de-escalate the situation by apologizing to the men, but that didn’t work.
The report from the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office said Hughes hurled an orange cone at the side of the car, denting a door. Corsi threw a stone at the vehicle and shattered a window.
“If I just were a white person driving through that neighborhood, I wouldn’t have been treated the way I was treated,” Jones told The Post.
Florida Purple Alert program starts July 1The Post reports Hughes and Corsi were arrested hours later on felony charges of criminal mischief with property damage. Hughes also faces a misdemeanor charge of battery, and Corsi was charged with a felony weapons offense of throwing a deadly “missile” into a vehicle.
The incident happened in Sanford, the city where Trayvon Martin was killed by George Zimmerman in 2012. Martin’s death and Zimmerman’s acquittal sent shockwaves around the globe and helped spark the Black Lives Matter movement.
Jones’ father told the newspaper the incident brought up memories of Ahmaud Arbery, the Black man who was murdered during a racially motivated hate crime while jogging in Georgia.
He said he rushed to the scene with his wife as soon as his son called him.
“If we were not there, [law enforcement] would have never charged [the men] though we had evidence right there,” said C.J. Jones said. “We could have lost our son that day.”
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HELEN RUMBELOW
Single-sex experiments have had their day
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Anxiety around women’s safety has produced many a man-free fantasy, but imagine a world where the two worked together
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‘When the men disappeared, it felt like nothing,” is the first line of The Men, a new novel by Sandra Newman, with the sci-fi device of removing all those born with a Y chromosome, instantly, in some kind of overnight rapture. Our heroine’s husband and son vanish, planes fall from the sky. Miss you guys! Well, actually, don’t rush straight back, give us a night to work a few things out first.
Fantasies about all-female spaces tend to be a sign that society is struggling to hoik up its skirts and straddle a new hurdle in sex relations. Most end with the adventurer having to decide whether to stick with segregation or return to the old ways, in which women have to put up | https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/single-sex-experiments-have-had-their-day-p8b9htlsd | 2022-06-21T20:43:16Z | https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/single-sex-experiments-have-had-their-day-p8b9htlsd | false | 1 |
Title IX: Some violations tough to prove in college sports
(AP) - Arkansas did something rare during the 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons: It watched its baseball and softball teams reach the NCAA tournament. The similarities end there.
For all the talk of gender parity at NCAA championship events, a closer look at one school’s participation shows how much less was spent on the Razorbacks’ softball team — a difference not uncommon between men’s and women’s programs in college athletics.
According to public records and Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act filings, the Arkansas baseball team budgets for athlete meals, meal allowances and snacks was nearly three times greater than those of the softball team, averaging $1,123 per player versus $400 per player. Equipment disparities were much the same, averaging about $1,966 per baseball player versus $740 per softball player.
Perhaps the starkest measure of comparison are the recruiting budgets: The softball team’s entire on- and off-campus budget was about $46,000 total per season. That’s $14,000 below the baseball team’s on-campus budget alone, and baseball got another $60,000 to recruit off-campus for a total of $120,000.
On the surface, it might seem there’s a Title IX issue at play. Under the law marking its 50th anniversary this week, athletic departments must provide equitable benefits for equipment and supplies, travel and per diem allowances, housing and dining facilities, and recruiting resources and opportunities.
But Title IX compliance doesn’t mean overall equivalence, and shouldn’t be used for direct comparisons between similar sports because any benefit in favor of one gender can be offset in another area. You can’t, for example, compare Arkansas’ baseball team to its softball team and expect to win a Title IX challenge. Nor can you do the same for Arkansas’ men’s and women’s basketball, despite the men getting double or triple the funding for meals, recruiting and equipment.
“There’s a lot of misunderstanding about how equity in athletics is analyzed from a compliance standpoint,” said Leah Reynolds, a Title IX expert and former Division I athlete. “It’s not always apples to apples.”
Recent lawsuits and federal complaints alleging Title IX violations, especially during the pandemic, have focused on universities cutting sports teams wholecloth while citing millions in savings.
The question, in basic terms, is whether the ratio of men’s athletic participation opportunities compared with those for women is “substantially proportionate” to undergrad enrollment. Cases here also can be hard to prove: They often involve figuring out whether schools are manipulating roster numbers, and the general dearth of Title IX case law can lead to different interpretations by judges.
Reynolds said athletic departments may have looked at the cuts from a purely financial angle “without thinking about the bigger repercussions — and that’s Title IX, because you can’t make those kinds of haste decisions in athletic departments like you could perhaps in other areas.”
So when threatened with lawsuits, some schools reinstated sports, like William and Mary did for women’s gymnastics, swimming and volleyball, and Dartmouth did with swimming, diving and golf for men and women as well as men’s lightweight rowing.
Other schools settled lawsuits, like UConn. Its women’s rowing team won a temporary restraining order after alleging civil rights violations. In the case, UConn was accused of putting inflated women’s rowing roster numbers (about 20 more than would compete) on its EADA report.
Other allegations were investigated by and settled with the U.S. Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights. Western Illinois settled in February after suspending and then cutting its men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams in 2020; the school also is required by the agreement to make coaching salaries and recruiting expenditures more equal.
The fight continues for other teams: Members of the Michigan State women’s swimming and diving team earlier this year had their lawsuit reinstated, and the same happened in July 2021 for members of the Fresno State women’s lacrosse team.
These recent cases and investigations rely on what’s known as the three-prong test, which says schools are in compliance if they meet one of three: There are “substantially proportionate” participation opportunities based on full-time undergrad enrollment; the school can show a “history and continuing practice of program expansion” when one sex has been or still is underrepresented in athletics; or the school can demonstrate “the interests and abilities” of the underrepresented sex have been “fully and effectively accommodated.”
Athletic departments must submit annual filings with the Education Department, detailing things like revenue and expenses and the number of people on rosters. But this is where schools have had to answer for alleged manipulation of numbers to show proportional opportunities, experts say — like reporting an inflated roster number for various sports and cutting some of the athletes later.
“Just because a business claims certain income and certain deductions on its tax forms doesn’t mean those numbers are accurate,” veteran plaintiff Title IX litigator Kristen Galles said. “Sometimes an audit is necessary to find the truth.”
Three-prong test cases are “very, very fact-dependent and that can lead to what appears to be a variance among judges and how they rule,” said U.S. District Court Judge Stefan Underhill, who handled the UConn case and a Title IX lawsuit filed in 2010 over Quinnipiac’s cheerleading squad.
“It’s always problematic when there isn’t much case law,” he said. Underhill would like to see the federal government update its guidance soon, noting the last major clarification from the OCR was 26 years ago.
“Things have changed since 1996, and there needs to be, in my view … guidance that the courts can interpret and can apply, and it ought to come from that source as opposed to me looking at the 1996 clarification and another judge looking at it and reaching different interpretations,” he said.
A common thread among all the lawsuits is that “everyone’s aware that there’s inequity,” said Felice Duffy, an attorney and Title IX litigator who was the lead counsel for the plaintiffs in the UConn case. The challenge, she said, is taking on a deeply ingrained culture.
“All these people are team players,” Duffy said. “The last thing you want to do is go forward and go like ‘Hey, there’s an issue!’”
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KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Kansas City, Kansas, police say an Independence woman was killed over the weekend in a shooting.
The shooting happened around 2 p.m. Sunday in the 200 block of South 8th Street.
When police arrived, they found a woman inside a residence with injuries. She was taken to the hospital where she died hours later.
The woman has since been identified as 37-year-old Avion Walton of Independence, Missouri.
KCK police previously said one person was in custody, but prosecutors have not announced any charges.
The department’s Major Case Unit is still investigating. Anyone with information is asked to call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-8477. All tips are anonymous.
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NEW CASTLE, Pennsylvania (MyValleyTributes) – Richard Michael Klein, 59, of New Castle passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 17, 2022, in UPMC Jameson Care Center.
Mr. Klein was born April 16, 1963, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, a son of the late, Richard and Sharon (Leichtenberger) Klein.
He attended New Castle High School.
Richard was a long-distance truck driver for J.B. Hunt and received his million miles award.
He had a lifelong love for dogs, especially his dogs, Finch and St. Claire.
He is survived by a daughter, Diana Marie Klein; a son, David Brandon Klein (Allison) and their mother, Anna (Mercer) Pessamato, all of Blairsville, Pennsylvania; his best friend of 19 years, Michele (Loveland) Klein, Negley, Ohio; three grandchildren, Tristan and Owen Stridinger and Connor Nicholas Klein; three brothers, Michael Klein (Kelly), William Klein and Lawrence Klein, all of New Castle and a number of nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by a son, Nicholas Reed.
Memorial donations may be directed to the Project Ed Bear, online at www.projectedbear.org.
Calling hour will be 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 25,2022, in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 111 W. Falls Street, New Castle. A memorial service will be held immediately following at 1:00 p.m., in the funeral home.
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Patients and staff at La Rabida Children’s Hospital on the city’s South Side are being treated by a new pair of physicians whose smiling faces and enthusiasm for their jobs is enough to brighten anyone’s day.
Ella, 3, is more of a laid back, calming presence, while Zilly, 4, is rambunctious and playful as he holds court on Tuesday mornings in the Outpatient Center of the lakeside hospital and visits with children being treated for a variety of complex issues and their families.
The charismatic duo are therapy dogs that have begun working at the hospital as part of a partnership between La Rabida and the Cook County Sheriff’s Office.
When off the clock, Ella and Zilly go home with sheriff’s officers Renee Ortega and Jerry Roman, who double as their owners. The two hope to adopt their respective pups after the therapy dogs retire.
To unwind after a hard day on the job, Roman says Zilly loves to nap and play with his ball.
“I probably spend more time with Zilly than with my own family,” Roman said..
On Tuesday, 6-year-old Xavier Dorsey stumbled across Zilly while on a trip to the hospital and immediately fell in love. Xavier and his mother stopped to pet Zilly, eliciting squeals of delight from the young boy.
When Dorsey left for his appointment, Roman said hearing Xavier’s “infectious laughter” is what the partnership is all about.
“Just seeing him light up,” Roman said. “Otherwise [patients are] just coming to a doctor’s appointment but this, this is amazing.”
Both pups came from shelters and were selected for their jobs based on their warm and welcoming personalities. The four-legged friends have been trained to comfort children, and Ella and Zilly also visited area schools following the Uvalde school shooting to offer their comfort to anxious students.
“Therapy dogs are invaluable to everyone and especially to law enforcement,” Sheriff Thomas Dart said of the partnership. “They bring comfort to victims and witnesses of crimes and help reduce anxiety in hospital patients young and old.”
The new “dog-tors” have also helped the hospital’s staff to decompress after a rough couple years working through the COVID-19 pandemic, the hospital’s CEO Brenda Wolf said.
”These last two and a half years have been trying times in so many different ways,” she said. “What is remarkable is when the dogs are in the building the staff will come by to stop and see them and they snuggle with them.”
Falen Kizunga, a medical assistant in the Outpatient Clinic, agreed and said she makes time to go visit Zilly and Ella.
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VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis may have canceled his planned trip to Congo because of his bad knee, but he had a visit Tuesday from one of Congo’s brightest basketball stars who briefed him on his humanitarian efforts back home.
The Phoenix Suns’ Bismack Biyombo had a private audience with Francis at the Vatican hotel where the pontiff lives. The 6-foot-9 Biyombo towered over the Argentine pope, even as he stood for photos.
Francis, 85, has been using a wheelchair to get around after straining ligaments in his right knee. He had to postpone a planned July 2-7 visit to Congo and South Sudan because doctors said the trip would jeopardize his therapy.
Biyombo said the Congolese people were patient and knew he would eventually come.
“If he is not feeling good he can’t get on a plane,” Biyombo told The Associated Press in St. Peter’s Square after the audience. “I think if he wouldn’t go to Congo, I will bring the Congo to him,” he said, laughing.
The center, who has played 11 NBA seasons with the Suns, Charlotte Hornets, Orlando Magic and Toronto Raptors, briefed Francis on his foundation, which began by teaching Congolese children basketball, then providing them scholarships, refurbishing schools and hospitals, and building a hospital in honor of his late father.
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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — A Google executive warned the U.N. Security Council Tuesday that cyberattacks, disinformation and other forms of information warfare being waged in Ukraine are a “crystal ball” for future problems elsewhere.
“States must find a way to turn the volume down and settle on some kind of deterrence doctrine for the cyber domain,” Jared Cohen said at a council meeting on hate speech, incitement and atrocities in Ukraine.
He argued that while tech companies have needed expertise, “there is no magical algorithm or single fix for this,” and finding a solution will take a lot of experimentation.
Cohen heads Jigsaw, a part of Google that aims to build technology to combat disinformation, censorship and extremism online.
He said Ukraine “has been disproportionately targeted” by advanced cyberattacks since Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014, adding: “It is essentially our crystal ball for what is likely to come.”
The war in Ukraine upped pressure on tech companies to work harder to combat hate speech, disinformation and other harmful content online. The European Union is working on sweeping new rules that would require Google, Facebook parent Meta and other tech giants to police their platforms more strictly.
Western powers on the Security Council have accused Russia of a campaign of propaganda, disinformation and hate directed at undermining Ukraine. A recent report from Mandiant, a cyber security firm, found that Russia used disinformation, fear and propaganda to demoralize Ukraine and divide its allies.
“Hate speech can also be a war crime,” British deputy U.N. Ambassador James Kariuki said Tuesday, calling on Russia to “stop making such statements.”
Russian Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia repeated his country’s counterclaims that Ukrainian authorities’ rhetoric has poisoned citizens against Russia and Russian-speaking populations in Ukraine, with Western encouragement.
“We see, from our side, a real incitement to violence and Russophobia in Ukraine,” he said.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — U.S. Forest Service employees made multiple miscalculations, used inaccurate models and underestimated how dry conditions were in the Southwest, causing a planned burn to reduce the threat of wildfires to explode into the largest blaze in New Mexico’s recorded history, the agency said Tuesday.
The agency quietly posted an 80-page review that details the planning missteps and the conditions on the ground as crews ignited the prescribed fire in early April. The report states officials who planned the operation underestimated the amount of timber and vegetation that was available to fuel the flames, the exceptional dry conditions and the rural villages and water supplies that would be threatened if things went awry.
Within hours of declaring the test fire a success that day, multiple spot fires were reported outside containment lines and there were not enough resources or water to rein them in.
“The devastating impact of this fire to the communities and livelihoods of those affected in New Mexico demanded this level of review to ensure we understand how this tragic event unfolded,” U.S. Forest Chief Randy Moore wrote. “I cannot overstate how heartbreaking these impacts are on communities and individuals.”
As of Tuesday, the blaze had charred more than 533 square miles (1,380 square kilometers), making it the largest fire to have burned this spring in the U.S. It comes during a particularly ferocious season in which fire danger in overgrown forests around the West has reached historic levels due to decades of drought and warmer weather brought on by climate change.
The number of acres burned so far this year is more than two and half times the national average for the past 10 years, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. So far, 31,000 wildfires have burned more than 5,000 square miles (12,950 square kilometers) in the United States.
Anger and frustration have been simmering among residents and elected officials in northern New Mexico, where several hundred homes have been destroyed and thousands of residents were displaced.
Many mountainsides have been reduced to ash and once towering ponderosa pine trees have been turned into charred toothpicks. Spots considered sacred by the ranching and farming families who have called the region home for generations have been wiped out.
U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández called the Forest Service review incredibly disturbing, pointing to the multiple errors in the calculations that went into planning for the prescribed burn.
“Forest Service failures destroyed many rich and proud New Mexico communities,” she said in a statement. “The rains may cause a second flood disaster. As the report notes, the Forest Service put numerous homes, communities, lives, historic sites, and watersheds at risk.”
The report stated that the crew believed they were within the approved limits for the planned burn and had a plan to construct a line where they could check the fire’s progress and cease ignitions if the parameters were exceeded.
But the fire was burning in much drier conditions than the crew understood, according to the Forest Service’s analysis of fuel and weather information.
“Persistent drought, limited snow and rain, fine fuel accumulation, and fuel loading from burn unit preparation all contributed to increasing the risk of escape,” the report stated.
A mix of spot weather forecasts and on-site observations were the only methods of weather collection used. The days preceding the ignition of the prescribed fire were described as a “weather roller coaster,” and the agency said more data should have been used to assess the conditions.
The report also said managers failed to accurately assess the complexity of the planned burn, providing a picture that indicated risks has been reduced when in fact that wasn’t the case.
The prescribed burn was part of a plan first adopted in 2019 to reduce the risk of wildfire in the Gallinas Watershed. New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said she was frustrated that Forest Service planning documents related to the project were re-approved each year since then without adjustments being made to account for the worsening drought.
She said in a statement that it does not appear anyone involved in the burn was being held accountable for what she called “significant mistakes.”
It was not immediately clear whether the Forest Service has taken any disciplinary actions, but the report includes proposed recommendations to improve policies and performance.
The report states that on several occasions before and after a test fire ahead of the prescribed burn was lit, some personnel felt that the dry conditions would result in higher risk but they accepted the assignment.
President Joe Biden recently flew over the fire and stopped briefly in New Mexico to assure residents the federal government would take responsibility for its role in causing the blaze. | https://www.wearecentralpa.com/news/national-news/miscalculations-errors-blamed-for-massive-new-mexico-blaze/ | 2022-06-21T21:01:55Z | https://www.wearecentralpa.com/news/national-news/miscalculations-errors-blamed-for-massive-new-mexico-blaze/ | false | 30 |
Poland has delivered over USD 1.6 billion’s worth of military equipment to Ukraine including 240 tanks, Andrzej Duda, the president of Poland, said on Tuesday.
President Duda added that one of the most important elements of Polish foreign policy should be support for Ukraine, but not only through the acceptance of refugees, but also through the supply of weapons.
He said that Poland had sent equipment worth over USD 1.6 billion to Ukraine.
“We have sent, among other items, over 240 tanks, 100 armoured vehicles, missile systems, huge amounts of ammunition and rifles as well as various types of equipment, such as bulletproof vests and Kevlar helmets for Ukrainian soldiers,” he said.
The equipment, said Duda, was intended to stop Russian aggression and to repel Russia from Ukraine, “so that it did not reach Poland.”
“This is why we sent it instinctively, because we knew that it was needed immediately,” he said. “We were and are… holding very close consultations on cooperation with our neighbours from Ukraine, so that we can fulfill any of their needs.”
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has invited Taoiseach Micheál Martin to Ukraine for the first State visit from Ireland to the Eastern European country.
Mr Zelensky invited Mr Martin during a phone call between the two leaders earlier today, as the Ukrainian leader thanked the Taoiseach for Ireland’s “active support of Ukraine's European aspirations”.
In a short statement following the conversation, Mr Martin confirmed Ireland’s support for Ukraine’s application to become an EU candidate.
“Delighted to talk to President @ZelenskyyUa and confirm Ireland's support for Ukraine's EU Membership at this week's European Council.
“We are, and will be, with #Ukraine every step of the way,” Mr Martin said on Twitter following their meeting by phone.
Mr Zelensky described Thursday’s European Council meeting where it is likely Ukraine will be approved to become an EU candidate as “historic”.
Ukraine is set to become an official candidate for EU membership on Thursday in a symbolic but morale-boosting decision following Russia's invasion, ministers and diplomats said on Tuesday.
“Talked to @MichealMartinTD on the eve of the historic #EUCO meeting. Thanked for [Ireland’s] active support of Ukraine's European aspirations and the status of a candidate for EU membership. Invited to make the first visit [to Ukraine] in the history of bilateral relations. #EmbraceUkraine,” Mr Zelensky said on social media following the meeting.
The EU gave its blessing last Friday for Ukraine and its neighbour Moldova to become candidates to join the bloc, reaching deeper into the former Soviet Union for what would be a major geopolitical shift following Russia's invasion.
"Ukrainians are ready to die for the European perspective," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told a news conference, wearing Ukrainian colours: a yellow blazer over a blue blouse. "We want them to live with us the European dream."
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WASHINGTON (JTA) — The Texas Republican Party approved a platform that supports the “prohibition” of a Palestinian state in lands that Israel now controls.
The platform approved by 5,100 delegates in Houston on Saturday supports the “prohibition of a Palestinian state within the historical borders of Israel, as it would jeopardize Israel’s security and it would force Israel to give up land that God gave to the Jewish people as referenced in Genesis.”
In outright suggesting a “prohibition” on a Palestinian state, the platform goes farther than the 2016 national GOP platform, which withdrew Republican support for a two-state outcome to the Israeli-Palestinian outcome, arguing that any solution should be left to the two parties involved.
That platform did not include a biblical reference but called Israel an “exceptional country that shares our most essential values.”
The Texas platform also supports a “prohibition” on the movement to boycott, divest and sanction Israel.
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Party platforms do not necessarily shape government policy even when a party controls all branches, as Republicans do in Texas. Platform conventions are dominated by activists who often stake out positions more extreme than average voters. Republicans who are very popular among Republicans statewide, such Rep. Dan Crenshaw and Sen. John Cornyn, were booed at the convention.
Still, the platform has been garnering headlines because its positions signal how far right the party has drifted.
Among other positions, the platform proposes a referendum on seceding from the United States; rejects Joe Biden’s presidency; calls for the repeal of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, which guaranteed Black voters representation; calls homosexuality “an abnormal lifestyle choice”; and supports the repeal of a law mandating direct voting for U.S. senators, preferring a return to their appointment by a state’s legislature. The party banned a gay Republican group, Log Cabin Republicans, from having an official presence at the convention.
“We can’t compromise with Democrats who have a different and incompatible vision for our future,” Matt Rinaldi, the Texas GOP chairman, told the convention. “We need to be a bold and unapologetic conservative party, ready to go on offense and win the fight for our country.”
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Need a new pair of slides? The summer solstice officially arrived on Tuesday (June 21), but the weather has been heating up for weeks, and if you’ve been looking for comfortable shoes to slide into, we have the perfect list for you.
Below, find a collection of six of the most comfortable slides to rock this summer. From Adidas to Balenciaga, Yeezy Slides, Crocs and more, keep reading to see our list of comfortable summer shoes priced from $20 and up.
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Fed could 'break' the economy with aggressive rate hike campaign, analyst says
Wall Street is increasingly skeptical that the Federal Reserve can crush inflation without also triggering an economic recession as the U.S. central bank hikes interest rates at the fastest pace in decades. Central bank policymakers on Wednesday approved a 75 basis point interest rate hike for the first time...
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CHICAGO (AP) — The United States will play Japan and Saudia Arabia in its last two World Cup warmups.
The 15th-ranked Americans will play No. 23 Japan in an exhibition on Sept. 23 at a European site that’s yet to be announced, the U.S. Soccer Federation said Tuesday. Four days later, the U.S. will face No. 49 Saudi Arabia in a friendly four days later in Murcia, Spain.
Back in the World Cup after missing 2018, the U.S. is in Group B of the tournament at Qatar. The Americans open against No. 18 Wales on Nov. 21, face No. 5 England in a Black Friday matchup and finish the first round against No. 21 Iran on Nov. 29.
Japan begins Group E play against Germany on Nov. 23, faces Costa Rica on Nov. 27 and Spain on Dec. 1.
Saudi Arabia starts Group C against Argentina on Nov. 22, plays Poland four days later and Mexico on Nov. 30.
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The Reds reinstated Solano (hamstring) from the 60-day injured list Tuesday.
Cincinnati swapped Solano off the 60-day IL in exchange for lefty starting pitcher Nick Lodolo (back), who was transferred from the 10-day IL since he was already on track to miss more than two months with his injury. The righty-hitting Solano is expected to serve as a short-side platoon option at second base, third base or shortstop for Jonathan India, Kyle Farmer or Brandon Drury, depending on which player the Reds want to extend a breather on a given day.
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Revlon Borrows $375 Million in Bankruptcy to Shore up Supply Chain
NEW YORK (Reuters) -Revlon Inc received bankruptcy court approval to borrow $375 million on Friday, saying it would use the funds to shore up supply chain problems that would otherwise imperil the cosmetic maker's sales during the busy Christmas season. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge David Jones in New York approved...
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For the Fourth of July, Target expands its military discount
Veterans and active-duty military service members will be able to take advantage of a military discount offered by Target ahead of the Fourth of July this year.
Specifically, they'll be able to use Target's military discount during the week leading up July 4th.
The national big-box department store announced that it’s expanding its usual 10% Veterans Day discount to Independence Day as a way to celebrate the holiday — and to show its support for service members.
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Up to two purchases will be eligible for the discount — either online or during in-store shopping — from Sunday, June 26, to Monday, July 4.
To access the limited-time discount, veterans and service members will need to create a Target Circle rewards account.
They'll need to enter documentation that verifies their military status.
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A military or veteran ID card would be an acceptable document, according to a Target press release.
The company will highlight Target employees and customers who have shared their stories about why they chose to serve on the Team Target Instagram account.
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In November 2021, Target offered the same two-time 10% off promotion leading up to Veterans Day.
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VANCOUVER, BC, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Numinus Wellness Inc. ("Numinus") (TSX: NUMI) (OTC: NUMIF), a mental health care company advancing innovative treatments and safe, evidence-based psychedelic-assisted therapies, today announced that it will participate in the H.C. Wainwright 1st Annual Mental Health Conference to be held at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel in New York City on Monday, June 27, 2022.
Payton Nyquvest, Founder and CEO of Numinus, will present live virtually at 11:00 a.m. ET. To attend, please register here.
For more information about the conference, or to schedule a one-on-one meeting with Numinus' management, please contact your appropriate H.C. Wainwright representative directly, or send an email to KCSA Strategic Communications NuminusIR@kcsa.com.
Numinus Wellness (TSX: NUMI) helps people to heal and be well through the development and delivery of innovative mental health care and access to safe, evidence-based psychedelic-assisted therapies. The Numinus model – including psychedelic production, research and clinic care – is at the forefront of a transformation aimed at healing rather than managing symptoms for depression, anxiety, trauma, pain and substance use. At Numinus, we are leading the integration of psychedelic-assisted therapies into mainstream clinical practice and building the foundation for a healthier society.
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'Dilli Bazaar' e-portal to be launched in Dec: Govt
New Delhi: Delhi government's ambitious "Dilli Bazaar" e-portal that will enable shoppers across the globe to have a virtual tour of the city's key markets and shop on the lines of other e-commerce platforms, will go live in December with 10,000 vendors, an official statement said.
Through Dilli Bazaar, the Arvind Kejriwal government aims to bring Delhi's markets to a cutting-edge digital platform where every Delhi-based trader will be able to display and sell their products to the world, it said.
The government will bring over one lakh shops of Delhi to the e-portal within six months of launch and give them a 24x7 digital storefront. With zero setup cost, products on Dilli Bazaar will be significantly cheaper than those on other e-commerce portals, the statement said.
According to the statement, Kejriwal chaired a high-level review meeting at the Delhi Secretariat to take stock of the progress of the project. Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and Dialogue and Development Commission of Delhi (DDCD) Vice Chairperson Jasmine Shah were also present in the meeting.
"Delhi's markets will be known all over the world in the coming years. By December 2022, Dilli Bazaar' will be launched with store fronts of 10,000 shops in Delhi. The Delhi government will connect one lakh sellers to the portal in the first phase," the statement quoted Kejriwal as saying.
He said these shopkeepers will be verified by the market association.
"An agency will be appointed to oversee all aspects of Dilli Bazaar's operations. This will be the first time in the country that Delhi's markets will be available on multiple digital platforms, he said in the statement.
The statement said the portal will adopt the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) protocol to establish an open network of e-marketplaces in Delhi, which will help shift buyer and seller transactions from closed platforms to decentralised open networks.
For instance, if a customer wants to purchase shoes from a shop in Connaught Place while sitting at home, he/she will log on to the portal and choose the desired pair. After this, the customer will get an option to purchase the footwear from not just Dilli Bazaar portal but also other empanelled portals where the seller has listed his products, it said.
"This provision will help the shopkeepers of Delhi get a digital presence not just on the Dilli Bazaar portal but on various e-commerce portals opening a wide horizon of opportunities for them," the statement said.
The government intends to make the portal's products available on all e-commerce platforms with all e-payment options available for transactions, it added.
Dilli Bazaar will also introduce virtual market tours wherein the customers and visitors will be able to view market streets and shops, easing the journey of their purchase and itinerary planning, the statement said.
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External Only
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Yes
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Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
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Yes
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Electronic 2 Trips
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Yes
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No
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No
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Yes
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114 bhp @ 5000 rpm
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The Chicago Air and Water Show, a long-time fixture on the summer calendar in the city, is set to make its way back to the lakeshore later this year, with free admission and all sorts of fun on the docket for attendees.
According to the city’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, the show will take place on Aug. 20 and 21 at North Avenue Beach and along the Lake Michigan shoreline.
The show will take place between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. both days, and admission is free for those looking to attend the event.
The Air and Water Show will feature hundreds of boats and airplanes, including the iconic U.S. Navy Blue Angels, who will thrill residents throughout the city as they practice their acrobatic maneuvers in the lead-up to the event.
The Army’s Golden Knights parachute squadron will also take part in the event, according to the group’s website.
More details on the Air and Water Show can be found on the DCASE website in the lead-up to the event. | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/when-is-this-years-chicago-air-and-water-show/2862503/ | 2022-06-21T21:21:28Z | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/when-is-this-years-chicago-air-and-water-show/2862503/ | true | 1 |
No Lower Age Restriction for Treatment
Japan Accounts for Approximately Half of the 1,500 Patient Opportunity in APAC Region
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ: BMRN) today announced that the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) in Japan granted approval of the registration of VOXZOGO® (vosoritide) for injection, indicated for the treatment of achondroplasia in children of all ages, whose growth plates are not closed. Voxzogo, a modified C-type natriuretic peptide (CNP), directly targets the underlying pathophysiology of achondroplasia by down regulating fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 (FGFR3) signaling and consequently promoting endochondral bone formation.
"We are delighted to offer children in Japan of all ages with achondroplasia access to a treatment option that addresses the underlying genetic mechanism of the condition," said Jean-Jacques Bienaimé, Chairman and CEO of BioMarin. "CNP was discovered as a natural regulator of bone growth in Japan in 1990 so we are especially proud to be able to offer a therapeutic choice there. We look forward to nurturing our partnerships with advocates and the achondroplasia community in Japan and beyond."
The MHLW in Japan based its decision on the outcomes of a global Phase 3 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study evaluating the efficacy and safety of Voxzogo and the long-term extension of this Phase 3 study as well as data from patients participating in a Phase 2 randomized, double-Blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of Voxzogo in infants and young children with achondroplasia, age 0 to
In 2021, Voxzogo received approvals in the United States, Europe and Brazil.
Achondroplasia, the most common form of skeletal dysplasia leading to disproportionate short stature, is characterized by slowing of endochondral bone growth, which results in disproportionate short stature and disordered architecture in the long bones, spine, face and base of the skull. This condition is caused by a gain of function mutation in the fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 gene (FGFR3), a negative regulator of bone growth. More than 80% of children with achondroplasia have parents of average stature and have the condition as the result of a spontaneous change in the gene.
Around 25% of individuals living with achondroplasia have open growth plates. The worldwide incidence rate of achondroplasia is about one in 25,000 live births.
Safety and efficacy of Voxzogo in patients with achondroplasia were assessed in one 52–week, multi–center, randomized, double–blind, placebo–controlled, Phase 3 study. Transient decreases in blood pressure have been observed with Voxzogo. In the clinical study, 8 (13%) of 60 patients treated with Voxzogo had a total of 11 events of transient decreases in blood pressure compared to 3 (5%) of 61 patients on placebo, over a 52-week treatment period. Patients with significant cardiac or vascular disease or on anti-hypertensive medicine were excluded from the trial. To reduce the risk of a decrease in blood pressure and associated symptoms (dizziness, fatigue and/or nausea), patients should be well hydrated and have adequate food intake prior to administration.
The most common adverse reactions, occurring in greater than or equal to 5% of patients treated with Voxzogo and at a percentage greater than placebo in the Phase 3 study are injection site reactions (including redness, itching, swelling, bruising, rash, hives, pain), vomiting, joint pain, decreased blood pressure, gastroenteritis, diarrhea, dizziness, ear pain, influenza, fatigue, seasonal allergy, and dry skin.
In the United States, VOXZOGO is a prescription medicine used to increase linear growth in children with achondroplasia who are 5 years of age and older with open growth plates (epiphyses). VOXZOGO is approved under accelerated approval based on an improvement in annualized growth velocity. Continued approval may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in confirmatory trials.
BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that develops and commercializes innovative therapies for patients with serious and life-threatening rare genetic diseases. The company's portfolio consists of seven commercialized products and multiple clinical and pre-clinical product candidates. For additional information, please visit www.biomarin.com. Information on such website is not incorporated by reference into this press release.
This press release contains forward-looking statements about the business prospects of BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (BioMarin), including, without limitation, statements about: BioMarin's VOXZOGO development program generally, the potential market size in Japan, and APAC, and that the continued approval for this indication in the U.S. may be contingent upon the verification and description of clinical benefit in confirmatory studies. These forward-looking statements are predictions and involve risks and uncertainties such that actual results may differ materially from these statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among others: the results and timing of ongoing and possible future clinical trials of VOXZOGO; our ability to successfully manufacture Voxzogo; the content and timing of decisions by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the European Commission and other regulatory authorities concerning Voxzogo; the actual size of the Japanese market for VOXZOGO and those factors detailed in BioMarin's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including, without limitation, the factors contained under the caption "Risk Factors" in BioMarin's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 as such factors may be updated by any subsequent reports. Stockholders are urged not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. BioMarin is under no obligation, and expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
BioMarin® is a registered trademark and VOXZOGO® is a registered trademark of BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
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HOUSTON, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG) will host a conference call and webcast to discuss second quarter 2022 results on Friday, August 5, 2022, at 9 a.m. Central time (10 a.m. Eastern time). Please visit the Investors/Events & Presentations page on the EOG website to access a live webcast of the conference call. If you are unable to listen to the live webcast, a replay will be available for one year.
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Despite a boom in coal production in recent months, China could experience another power crunch this summer as miners race to meet government targets with lower-quality coal, analysts and traders told Reuters.
Faced with power shortages last autumn, Chinese authorities ordered an increase in domestic coal production as global coal prices soared. However, Chinese miners are looking to meet the required quantity regardless of the quality, which is often low and less efficient when burnt at coal-fired power stations.
"For miners, they don't have much incentive to produce high quality coal as margins are so low due to the price caps. Their priority is to churn out enough volume of coal to fulfil the targets set by government," a coal trader based in China told Reuters' Muyu Xu.
In March, China's daily coal production hit a record high as it jumped by 15 percent compared to March 2021.
But as coal use at utilities has risen this year, the lower-quality fuel which burns quicker has resulted in basically the same levels of power generation, another trader based in China told Reuters.
China has put more emphasis on energy security in recent months. Earlier this year, China said it would continue to maximize the use of coal in the coming years as it caters to its energy security, despite pledges to contribute to global efforts to reduce emissions.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has told representatives from its biggest coal-producing region, Inner Mongolia, that China "could not part from reality" and that it is "rich in coal, poor in oil and short of gas." The energy transition is a long process, and China cannot just "slam the brakes" on coal, according to Xi.
China is concerned about its energy security after the autumn 2021 power crisis and, most recently, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which pushed energy commodity prices sky-high.
By Charles Kennedy for Oilprice.com
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Thomas County Sheriff’s Office among employers struggling to keep full staff
THOMAS COUNTY, Ga. (WCTV) - Law enforcement has joined the long list of employers struggling to keep a full staff. WCTV heard from the Thomas County Sheriff’s Office on why it believes people are losing interest in protecting and serving.
Deputies say over the past few years, the sheriff’s office has struggled to find qualified candidates willing to put on a uniform and join the force.
TCSO Captain Steve Jones says the department is short on patrol deputies and correctional officers. He says that the shortage of workers is draining the staff.
With several small cities like Ochlocknee, Meigs, Barwick and Metcalf not having their own police departments, patroling is left up to TCSO.
Captain Jones says TCSO is short about six road patrol deputies, while the jail needs at least four or five more correctional officers.
Despite recruitment efforts, Jones says the issue of finding people has been difficult for most law enforcement agencies across Georgia.
“I know all across the state, from State Patrol right down to local law enforcement municipalities, everybody is having trouble finding qualified candidates number one, or just finding people who want to just come and do the job,” Jones says.
Jones believes law enforcement has been portrayed in a bad light in recent years, deterring people from joining the force; however, he says that the few bad apples depicted on TV do not represent the entire law enforcement community.
TCSO is currently hiring, and if you’re interested in learning more about the opportunity or applying, follow this link.
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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has run into a roadblock in trying to deliver relief for Louisville-area motorists forced to pay more at the pump for reformulated gas.
Federal regulators denied his request for a waiver to temporarily remove the requirement that costlier but cleaner-burning reformulated fuel be sold in Metro Louisville, the Democratic governor said Tuesday.
Reformulated fuel costs 20-30 cents more per gallon than other kinds of gas, according to Beshear. During a time of skyrocketing gas prices, that has added to the financial strain for motorists in Kentucky's largest city and some of its suburbs.
Beshear asked federal regulators to allow conventional, less costly gas to be sold in Jefferson County — which includes Louisville — and parts of neighboring Oldham and Bullitt counties.
The governor can’t unilaterally suspend the reformulated gas requirement, but instead had to petition the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for such a suspension.
“The answer we’ve gotten is a ‘no,’ but a ‘no’ for now,” Beshear told reporters Tuesday.
The EPA in the 1990s started requiring cities with high smog levels to sell reformulated gasoline — known as RFG — which is blended to burn cleaner than regular gasoline and reduce smog-forming pollutants.
“I get why it is in place, but our families are suffering in paying for gas,” Beshear said.
The EPA has “verbally denied the request” but will continue monitoring the situation, the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet said in a statement Tuesday.
EPA officials did not immediately provide comments when reached by email Tuesday.
Several Republican lawmakers from the Louisville area also called for the suspension of the reformulated fuel requirement. GOP state Rep. Kevin Bratcher has referred to the requirement as a “tax that people in my district and most districts around here are tired of paying.”
Meanwhile, Beshear said Tuesday he’s among governors urging President Joe Biden to suspend the federal gas tax. Biden has said he will decide by the end of the week whether he would support a federal gasoline tax holiday, possibly saving U.S. consumers as much as 18.4 cents a gallon.
“That would make, we believe, a significant, immediate impact on the price of gas," Beshear said.
The governor, who has touted the state's economic development gains during his term, has taken other steps to try to help Kentuckians battered by rising prices for consumer goods. He doesn't face reelection until next year, but the campaign has already gotten underway, and politicians from both parties have moved forcefully to respond to voters' anger about what they're being forced to pay at the pump.
Beshear recently took action to freeze Kentucky's gas tax, an emergency step to prevent a a 2-cent-per-gallon increase that would have taken effect July 1. The action is expected to save Kentuckians an estimated $35.4 million. In February, the governor took executive action to grant relief to Kentucky taxpayers hit with pandemic-related increases in their vehicle property tax bills. | https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/article/Regulators-deny-suspension-of-costlier-fuel-17256217.php | 2022-06-21T21:27:28Z | https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/article/Regulators-deny-suspension-of-costlier-fuel-17256217.php | true | 22 |
As Bitcoin Price Falls, Is Now The Time To Buy Mining Rigs?
The drop in bitcoin price means mining rigs are on sale and prospective buyers may see big discounts before the summer ends.
One reason why miners often pay close attention to bitcoin’s price is because mining machines have a strong positive correlation to its fluctuations. And as bitcoin’s dollar-denominated value has dropped precipitously this month, mining hardware prices followed.
At its recent lows, bitcoin was trading near $17,000, a drop of over 60% year to date. Over the same period, prices for the most efficient mining machines fell by 41%, as detailed below.
Observing the relationship between prices for bitcoin and bitcoin mining machines offers useful insight into the mining sector’s reaction to bitcoin price volatility and timing for accumulating discounted hardware.
This article overviews current market pricing data for bitcoin mining machines, its correlative relationship to bitcoin itself, and discusses how and when miners might consider engaging with the summer hardware selloff as buyers.
Inside The Latest Bitcoin Mining Hardware Pricing Data
The most- and least-efficient tranches of mining hardware have seen the smallest year-to-date price declines, according to market data curated by Luxor Mining. Machines with efficiencies above 38 joules per terahash (J/TH) and below 68 J/TH have seen roughly 40% declines since January. Over the same period, bitcoin has dropped roughly 60%.
Even though recent price declines for bitcoin and some mining machines have been similar on a percentage basis, the downward trends did not start or progress fully in sync with each other. The line chart below shows two peaks in bitcoin’s price during April 2021 and November 2021. Readers will notice that prices for the mining machines (data shown for the top-two efficiency tiers) didn’t peak until roughly a month later in both cases.
Even though machine prices are closely correlated to bitcoin’s price, they still lag behind it. The following section gives a brief explanation for why, but prospective buyers can often use fluctuations in bitcoin’s price as a near-term indicator of where machine prices are likely to.
Why Mining Machine Prices Follow Bitcoin Price
Prices for bitcoin mining hardware are closely correlated to bitcoin’s price for two key reasons.
For one thing, since hash rate generally follows or lags behind bitcoin’s price movements, the prices of bitcoin mining hardware — the source of hash rate — also lagging behind should be expected. The reason for this is easily explained: For example, when bitcoin is in a sustained downward price trend, some miners that are facing dwindling profits choose to unplug and even liquidate their hardware, which introduces more sell pressure on the mining hardware market.
This same scenario reverses during bullish periods when miners – incentivized by climbing mining revenue – accumulate and deploy new machines. Of course, market movements in every trend (up or down) never happen this cleanly, but in general, this analysis explains the incentives that cause machine prices to follow bitcoin’s price.
Mining hardware prices also tend to lag bitcoin because of their basic function as “money printers,” which makes their owners, who are inherently long-term bullish, reluctant to hastily sell them. Between the operating costs, capital expenditures and overall bullish ideology required to even start mining, this sector of the Bitcoin economy is always the most heavily-leveraged long, by a significant margin. When the price goes up, miners are eager to buy more hash rate. But when the bitcoin price starts to dip, miners with thin profit margins and poorly-planned operations — despite their bullish philosophies – are forced to stop hashing and often to liquidate their hardware. In short, the internet money printers are valuable, and nobody is eager to sell theirs.
It's worth noting that slight dips in bitcoin’s price are usually insufficient pressure to part a miner from their machines. But sustained downward price action like miners have seen for the past several weeks can eventually force less-profitable miners to raise cash by selling hardware.
Where To Buy Bitcoin Mining Hardware
The market for mining hardware is now larger and more sophisticated than at any other time in Bitcoin’s history thanks in large part to many companies that have built hardware marketplaces to service retail miners. Many of these resale markets, however, are also often used by large institutional buyers that aren’t working directly with manufacturers, like Bitmain or MicroBT.
Some of the leading mining hardware markets are run by Kaboomracks, MiningStore, Upstream Data and Compass Mining. Other marketplaces exist, but the hardware market is rife with scams. The effects of bitcoin price drops are already seen in the machine marketplace, with massive lots of lower efficiency hardware being listed by miners through Kaboomracks, for example. The company even published a notice that its availability for accepting older machines like Antminer S9s is limited, presumably to ward off a potential deluge of miners looking to liquidate.
Mining pools like Foundry and Luxor also offer hardware brokerage services for serious miners. But beyond the company names listed in this article, every prospective buyer should be abundantly cautious before sending any funds to anyone posing as a seller of hardware.
Retail miners (aka., the plebs) can buy directly from manufacturers, too. Sometimes website buys are restricted or unavailable for small quantities (usually during times of red-hot buyer demand in a bull market), which leaves only institutional buyers who have direct access to the manufacturer’s team able to place orders. But in the current market, manufacturers have steeply discounted dollar-denominated machine prices, and their website listings are abundant.
How Will Bitcoin Mining Machine Prices Change From Here?
If bitcoin’s price starts to reverse course and rebound significantly, mining machine prices will eventually follow. Further selloffs will also drag hardware prices lower. And in that scenario, exactly how low and for how long mining machine prices will drop is impossible to predict.
More downward price movements from bitcoin, however, are sure to also trigger more machine supply on the resale market as less-efficient mining operations will be forced to liquidate some assets. In either case, bitcoin’s price will often act as an indicator for mining hardware prices, and in general, miners can plan their machine purchases accordingly.
This is a guest post by Zack Voell. Opinions expressed are entirely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of BTC Inc or Bitcoin Magazine.
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With the 23rd pick, in the Brew Hoop Community Draft Board, the readers select, Marjon Beauchamp. The shooting guard who spent last year with the G League Ignite lands next on our board. We’re still in the early years of trying to best evaluate players who spend time in the G League versus college, or even overseas I’d say, and Beauchamp offers an interesting case.
Beauchamp has all the physical tools one would want, measuring 6’5” with a 7’ wingspan. He’s explosive off the dribble too and a heady defender. What I didn’t know going in was that he was already almost 22 though, which isn’t normally the case for one-and-done G League folks. The real issue is his shot, as he hit just 24% of his 3-pointers in the G League (2.8 attempts per game) and 65% of his free throws. It’s tough to survive as a guard in the NBA if you can’t shoot, barring the Bruce Browns and Gary Payton II’s of the world.
The difference is that Beauchamp has a tad more size than those two, and if you think the shooting may be correctable, it seems like there’s more than enough “fitting in” skills in Beauchamp’s game that he could be a useful player as a jack of many trades. From Mike Schmitz:
Beauchamp will still get caught ball watching or help off of a strong side corner shooter. But at 6-6 with a 7-1 wingspan, huge hands and a newfound motor, he projects as a multi-position defender in the NBA with the potential to impact the game like Mikal Bridges or Matisse Thybulle. He has excellent feet, works hard to contest jumpers, competes on three-quarter denials in the post and is rangy enough to contest for steals and blocks from the weakside. He’s also an excellent positional rebounder.
The best part of Beauchamp’s projection is that you don’t have to run plays for him to make his presence felt, which bodes well for his NBA future. He’s a gap-filler wing who generates offense without using any dribbles by being opportunistic in transition, finding soft spots as a cutter and getting downhill off pindowns and closeout attacks. He’s also an above average passer, showing the ability to make simple drop-offs and kick outs, especially in transition.
He could be an interesting project. Here’s the list of our rankings so far:
- Chet Holmgren
- Jabari Smith
- Paolo Banchero
- Jaden Ivey
- Keegan Murray
- Dyson Daniels
- Shaedon Sharpe
- Bennedict Mathurin
- A.J. Griffin
- Jalen Duren
- Johnny Davis
- Jeremy Sochan
- Ousmane Dieng
- Ochai Agbaji
- Mark Williams
- E.J. Liddell
- TyTy Washington Jr.
- Jalen Williams
- Malaki Branham
- Tari Eason
- Dalen Terry
- Nikola Jovic
And here’s the usual spreadsheet from Adam Spinella. Our process will come to an end here, so I’ll add in a few more prospects than usual. Let’s vote for #24 and, theoretically, who Milwaukee would be taking if everyone above this were already off the table.
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My pick for #24 on the community draft board is...
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3%
Kennedy Chandler, PG, Tennessee
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20%
Jaden Hardy, SG, G League Ignite
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14%
Walker Kessler, C, Auburn
(9 votes) -
11%
Blake Wesley, SG, Notre Dame
(7 votes) -
6%
Jake LaRavia, PF, Wake Forest
(4 votes) -
27%
Christian Bruan, SG, Kansas
(17 votes) -
16%
Justin Lewis, SF, Marquette
(10 votes)
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Maine can’t exclude religious schools from a program that offers tuition aid for private education, a decision that could ease religious organizations’ access to taxpayer money.
The 6-3 outcome could fuel a renewed push for school choice programs in some of the 18 states that have so far not directed taxpayer money to private, religious education. The most immediate effect of the court’s ruling beyond Maine probably will be felt next door in Vermont, which has a similar program.
The decision is the latest in a line of rulings from the Supreme Court that have favored religion-based discrimination claims. The court is separately weighing the case of a football coach who says he has a First Amendment right to pray at midfield immediately after games.
Chief Justice John Roberts wrote for a conservative majority that the Maine program violates the Constitution’s protections for religious freedoms.
“Maine’s ‘nonsectarian’ requirement for its otherwise generally available tuition assistance payments violates the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment. Regardless of how the benefit and restriction are described, the program operates to identify and exclude otherwise eligible schools on the basis of their religious exercise,” Roberts wrote.
The court’s three liberal justices dissented. “This Court continues to dismantle the wall of separation between church and state that the Framers fought to build,” Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote.
Justice Stephen Breyer noted in a separate dissent that Maine “wishes to provide children within the State with a secular, public education. This wish embodies, in significant part, the constitutional need to avoid spending public money to support what is essentially the teaching and practice of religion.”
But Roberts wrote that states are not obligated to subsidize private education. Once they do, however, they can’t cut out religious schools, he wrote, echoing his opinion in a similar case from two years ago. “Maine chose to allow some parents to direct state tuition payments to private schools; that decision was not ‘forced upon’ it,” Roberts wrote, quoting from Sotomayor’s dissent.
Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey said during a Tuesday radio appearance that he was not surprised by the court’s decision, but he felt it was not consistent with his reading of the Constitution.
Frey also said the court’s ruling will require a reevaluation of how it applies to state law.
Until now, Maine’s exclusion of religious schools has been upheld, Frey said during the appearance on Maine Public. “Frankly, it is concerning, even though we saw it coming.”
The ideological split in Tuesday’s decision also was evident during arguments in December, when the conservative justices seemed largely unpersuaded by Maine’s position that the state is willing to pay for the rough equivalent of a public education, but not religious inculcation.
In largely rural Maine, the state allows families who live in towns that don’t have public schools to receive public tuition dollars to send their children to the public or private school of their choosing. The program has excluded religious schools.
Students who live in a district with public schools or in a district that contracts with another public system are ineligible for the tuition program.
Parents who challenged the program argued that the exclusion of religious schools violates their religious rights under the Constitution. Teacher unions and school boards said states can impose limits on public money for private education without running afoul of religious freedoms.
Michael Bindas, a lawyer for the libertarian Institute for Justice who argued for the parents at the high court, said the court made clear Tuesday that “there is no basis for this notion that the government is able to single out and exclude religious options.”
Rachel Laser, president and CEO of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, sharply criticized the court for “forcing taxpayers to fund religious education” and cloaking “this assault on our Constitution in the language of non-discrimination.”
In the Maine case, parents sued in federal court to be able to use state aid to send their children to Christian schools in Bangor and Waterville. The schools in question, Bangor Christian School and Temple Academy, are uncertain whether they would accept public funds, according to court filings.
The Bangor school said it would not hire teachers or admit students who are transgender. Both schools said they do not hire gay or lesbian teachers, according to court records.
In 2020, the high court ruled 5-4 that states must give religious schools the same access to public funding that other private schools receive, preserving a Montana scholarship program that had largely benefited students at religious institutions.
In that case, the court said states don’t have to allow public money to be used in private education. But they can’t keep religious schools out of such programs, once created.
But even after that ruling, the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the Maine program, holding that the state was not violating anyone’s constitutional rights by refusing to allow taxpayer money to be used for religious instruction. The three-judge panel included retired Justice David Souter, who occasionally hears cases in the appeals court.
Most of the justices attended religious schools, and several send or have sent their children to them. | https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-usa/2022/06/justices-rule-religious-schools-must-get-maine-tuition-aid | 2022-06-21T21:37:28Z | https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-usa/2022/06/justices-rule-religious-schools-must-get-maine-tuition-aid | false | 53 |
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