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A Stoughton man faces his fifth OWI after an officer saw him driving a car missing most of one tire early Sunday morning, McFarland police reported.
At about 1:45 a.m. Sunday, a McFarland officer saw a vehicle that was southbound on Highway 51 near Farwell Street that appeared to be driving with a flat tire. The officer conducted a traffic stop and found that the most of the vehicle’s front driver’s side tire was missing and it was mostly driving on the rim, Chief Aaron Chapin said in a statement.
The driver, Brian Lysne, 57, showed signs of impairment while speaking with the officer and after putting Lysne through field sobriety tests, the officer arrested him for OWI, Chapin said.
Lysne, who has four OWI convictions, was taken to the Dane County Jail, and additional charges of felony bail jumping, possession of THC, and possession of an illegally obtained prescription are being referred to the Dane County District Attorney’s Office for review as well, Chapin said.
Sentencing had been put on hold after attorneys for 20-year-old Alexander Kraus said his mental health had deteriorated and that he was unable to understand the court proceedings.
The fire was contained to one large structure that housed farming equipment and hay, and no people or animals were injured, said UW-Madison police spokesperson Marc Lovicott. | https://madison.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/stoughton-man-faces-5th-owi-after-officer-sees-him-driving-car-missing-most-of-tire/article_888a83ae-806a-5846-8015-edd12eec3ee8.html | 2022-06-27T16:05:34Z | https://madison.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/stoughton-man-faces-5th-owi-after-officer-sees-him-driving-car-missing-most-of-tire/article_888a83ae-806a-5846-8015-edd12eec3ee8.html | false | 1 |
Credit Suisse found guilty in money-laundering case
>> Reuters
Published: 27 Jun 2022 07:32 PM BdST Updated: 27 Jun 2022 07:32 PM BdST
Credit Suisse and a former employee have been found guilty by Switzerland's Federal Criminal Court of failing to prevent money-laundering in the country's first criminal trial of one of its major banks.
The trial - which included testimony on murders and cash stuffed into suitcases - is seen as a test case for prosecutors taking a potentially tougher line against the country's banks.
The judges looked at whether Credit Suisse and the former employee did enough to prevent an alleged Bulgarian cocaine trafficking gang from laundering profits through the bank from 2004 to 2008.
Both Credit Suisse and the former employee had denied wrongdoing.
The court said on Monday it found deficiencies within Credit Suisse both with regard to the management of client relations with the criminal organisation and with regard to the monitoring of the implementation anti-money laundering rules.
"These deficiencies enabled the withdrawal of the criminal organisation's assets, which was the basis for the conviction of the bank's former employee for qualified money laundering," the court said.
Credit Suisse faces a fine of 2 million Swiss francs ($2.1 million).
The court handed the former employee, who cannot be named under Swiss privacy laws, a suspended 20-month prison sentence and a fine for money laundering.
Credit Suisse said it would appeal against the conviction, which it said arose from a investigation that dated back more than 14 years.
"Credit Suisse is continuously testing its anti-money laundering framework and has been strengthening it over time, in accordance with evolving regulatory standards," the bank said. "Generating compliant business growth in line with legal and regulatory requirements is key for Credit Suisse."
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Corruption and money laundering experts had said the fact that Switzerland had taken legal action against a global banking player like Credit Suisse could send a powerful message in a country famous for its banking industry.
"This has the potential to be a watershed moment for Switzerland," Mark Pieth, a money laundering expert at the University of Basel, said on the eve of the trial.
"What is significant about this case is that Switzerland is taking legal action against a company and not just any company - Credit Suisse is one of the jewels in the Swiss crown."
Swiss private banks have adopted tougher anti-money laundering checks after an international regulatory crackdown to prevent money laundering.
Nonetheless, Switzerland still has massive gaps in the prevention of money laundering, Marc Herkenrath, deputy director of Transparency International in Switzerland, had said.
Under Swiss laws, a company can be held liable for inadequate organisation or failing to take all reasonable measures to prevent a crime from happening, exposing it to criminal liability.
In the Credit Suisse case, prosecutors alleged the former relationship manager helped to conceal the criminal origins of money for clients through more than 146 million Swiss francs in transactions, including 43 million francs in cash, some of it stuffed into suitcases.
The relationship manager, who left Credit Suisse in 2010, was not in the courtroom on Monday.
During court hearings in February, the former relationship manager said Credit Suisse learned of murders and cocaine smuggling allegedly connected to a Bulgarian gang but continued to manage cash that is now the focus of the trial.
The former banker said during the hearings she informed her managers about events, including two murders, associated with the clients, but that they decided to pursue the business nonetheless.
Credit Suisse has disputed the illegal origin of the money, saying that former Bulgarian wrestler Banev and his circle operated legitimate businesses in construction, leasing and hotels.
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After a successful campaign to vaccinate adults and children aged above 12 years old, the drive to inoculate the younger children will begin once the doses are available.
Registration on the Surokkha platform will be necessary for the vaccination of the younger children. Birth certificate will be required for registration.
Meerjady Sabrina Flora, an additional director general at the Directorate General of Health Services who heads the National Vaccine Deployment Committee, said on Monday they were preparing for the drive.
"We haven't fixed a date as we haven't got the Pfizer doses for children yet. We also need special 0.2ml syringes for the children. We will fix a date once we get these."
Bangladesh launched the vaccination campaign in February 2021 at the peak of the pandemic. Initially, citizens above 60 years old and those on the frontline of the fight against COVID-19 got the vaccines.
The age for vaccines was lowered gradually to 18 years. Students aged 12 to 17 also got the vaccines. All the vaccines were free of cost.
According to the government, nearly 129 people got the first dose of the vaccines until Sunday. Among them, more than 119 million also got the second dose. The government administered over 16 million booster shots. | https://bdnews24.com/coronavirus-pandemic/2022/06/27/bangladesh-to-use-pfizer-covid-vaccine-for-children-aged-5-12 | 2022-06-27T16:05:58Z | https://bdnews24.com/coronavirus-pandemic/2022/06/27/bangladesh-to-use-pfizer-covid-vaccine-for-children-aged-5-12 | false | 1 |
ATLANTA, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Witherite Law Group and 1-800-TruckWreck are partnering with Hot 107.9 and Majic 107.5/97.5 to present the 2nd annual Great Atlanta Band Challenge. The Great Atlanta Band Challenge is a contest that gives Atlanta-area high school bands the opportunity to showcase their talents and a chance to win $10,000 for their band programs.
Atlanta-area high schools are encouraged to enter their band by visiting www.greatbandchallenge.com starting at 10 a.m. EST on June 27, 2022, through 11:59 p.m. EST on July 22, 2022. To enter, participants must submit a video, five minutes or less, of their school band playing a musical composition. Parental permission is required for all students featured.
On August 1, 2022, entrants will be narrowed to the top ten finalists. The finalists' videos will be available for public viewing and voting on www.greatbandchallenge.com starting at 10 a.m. EST. Voting will end on August 11 at 5 p.m. EST. The three bands with the most views will each win $10,000 for their band program, courtesy of Witherite Law Group and 1-800-TruckWreck.
Winners will be notified via phone and email after voting has ended between August 12, 2022, and August 15, 2022.
Musical education positively impacts students' academic performance, assists in the development of social skills and provides an outlet for creativity that is crucial to development. Though, despite the benefits, schools around the U.S. have decreased students' exposure to music due to increased emphasis on standardized evaluations and a lack of resources and support.
"We often applaud students who excel in subjects like science or math, but it's equally as important to support and stimulate those who express creativity through performing arts," said Amy Witherite, founder of Witherite Law Group and 1-800-TruckWreck. "With art and music programs being removed from academic curriculums around the nation, I'm encouraged that Atlanta has sustained its program and am excited to reward these bands for their hard work."
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"We are looking into the type of variant that whether we are getting particular cases of some variant like US, UK and other countries are reporting. We are also monitoring hospitalization and severity of cases to analyze whether it's due to some other variant or not," Dr Sujeet Singh told ANI.
Dr Singh also said that no new variant has not been reported yet.
"We are monitoring the cases, We haven't found any specific new variant apart from Omicron or its sublineages and recombinant variants have been reported," he added.
He also highlighted that a sentinel surveillance strategy was being followed where 396 sentinel sights across the country are sending samples for genome sequencing.
"Omicron BA.2 and its sublineages have replaced all the variants like delta and others, but sublineages are also different in transmission and severity," said Singh.
According to Dr Sujit Singh, directions have been given by the Union Health Ministry to see how a particular variant is behaving in India, which cities have been affected and whether it's indicating some severity.
"We have discussed the behaviour of particular variant in US, UK, India or South Africa, Union Health Minister has also given specific instructions to look into the cases which are hospitalised. What type of variants are being encountered in those cases which are in the hospitals," he added.
He also mentioned that surveillance was started as per the directions particularly focused in districts where the highest number of cases are reported to see which particular variant is responsible for the rise in COVID cases and what type of variants have been encountered in the hospitalization cases.
Busting the difference between infection and disease, he said, "Infection and disease are two different things, you may be infected but you may not get a symptomatic disease. So, if infected persons and asymptomatic persons are more and variant is not causing a severe disease then we may not have much concern. "
"I will not say that it's a sharp rise, we have been seeing a gradual rise for two months if we talk about day one and day 60th then definitely there is an alarming rise but yes we have to understand the epidemiology spread and severity,"he further added.
Elaborating on the spike in COVID cases in particular areas of some states.
"If we look at Maharashtra it's not the whole Maharashtra that is reporting surge in COVID cases, we have to see epidemiologically where the transmission is reporting maximum, So Mumbai circles, Pune, Palghar, and Thane are the places which are reporting continuous rise in cases. Similarly in Kerala also, although positivity is very high, there are other dimensions," he concluded.
"The surge in cases is dependent on three important parameters. First is the susceptible pool of the population, you can see that what is the immunity status, which we are having in the community. Gradually as immunity goes down you get an increased susceptible pool of population. Virus-like omicron has an increased tendency to break through your immunization. As susceptible pool increases, so do cases," he concluded.
"We are looking into the type of variant that whether we are getting particular cases of some variant like US, UK and other countries are reporting. We are also monitoring hospitalization and severity of cases to analyze whether it's due to some other variant or not," Dr Sujeet Singh told ANI.
Dr Singh also said that no new variant has not been reported yet.
"We are monitoring the cases, We haven't found any specific new variant apart from Omicron or its sublineages and recombinant variants have been reported," he added.
He also highlighted that a sentinel surveillance strategy was being followed where 396 sentinel sights across the country are sending samples for genome sequencing.
"Omicron BA.2 and its sublineages have replaced all the variants like delta and others, but sublineages are also different in transmission and severity," said Singh.
According to Dr Sujit Singh, directions have been given by the Union Health Ministry to see how a particular variant is behaving in India, which cities have been affected and whether it's indicating some severity.
"We have discussed the behaviour of particular variant in US, UK, India or South Africa, Union Health Minister has also given specific instructions to look into the cases which are hospitalised. What type of variants are being encountered in those cases which are in the hospitals," he added.
He also mentioned that surveillance was started as per the directions particularly focused in districts where the highest number of cases are reported to see which particular variant is responsible for the rise in COVID cases and what type of variants have been encountered in the hospitalization cases.
Busting the difference between infection and disease, he said, "Infection and disease are two different things, you may be infected but you may not get a symptomatic disease. So, if infected persons and asymptomatic persons are more and variant is not causing a severe disease then we may not have much concern. "
"I will not say that it's a sharp rise, we have been seeing a gradual rise for two months if we talk about day one and day 60th then definitely there is an alarming rise but yes we have to understand the epidemiology spread and severity,"he further added.
Elaborating on the spike in COVID cases in particular areas of some states.
"If we look at Maharashtra it's not the whole Maharashtra that is reporting surge in COVID cases, we have to see epidemiologically where the transmission is reporting maximum, So Mumbai circles, Pune, Palghar, and Thane are the places which are reporting continuous rise in cases. Similarly in Kerala also, although positivity is very high, there are other dimensions," he concluded.
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Valued to be $1.7 Trillion by 2026, Elder Care Services Slated for Robust Growth Worldwide
SAN FRANCISCO , June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new market study published by Global Industry Analysts Inc., (GIA) the premier market research company, today released its report titled "Elder Care Services - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics". The report presents fresh perspectives on opportunities and challenges in a significantly transformed post COVID-19 marketplace.
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Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda claimed on Monday that the Agnipath scheme for military recruitment will weaken the Army and reduce its numbers. He said Haryana would be among the states that would be hit the hardest by the scheme.
Addressing a protest organised by the Congress here against the Agnipath scheme, Hooda said when the country achieved independence, it had four lakh soldiers, which increased to 14 lakh in the last 70 years.
"Two lakh posts are vacant due to non-recruitment in the Army for three years. The government should have ensured recruitment on the vacant posts but instead, it is doing this (introducing the Agnipath scheme). It has come up with a plan to play with the future of the youngsters," he said, according to a statement.
The former Haryana chief minister claimed that if the scheme is implemented, it will gradually bring down the strength of the Army.
"This will have a very bad impact, especially on Haryana. Till now, 5,000-7,000 youngsters were recruited in the Army every year from Haryana. If there was regular recruitment for three years, about 20,000 youngsters would have been recruited. But now, only 963 'Agniveers' will be admitted under the Agnipath scheme and 75 per cent of them, who will not be absorbed, will be pushed into unemployment after four years," he said.
Protests against the Agnipath scheme were held by Congress leaders and workers in other parts of the state as well.
The opposition party had announced that it will stage a "satyagraha" across all the Assembly constituencies in the country on Monday, demanding the withdrawal of the "Tughlaqi" (whimsical) decision to roll out the Agnipath scheme.
Addressing a gathering in Rewari, party leader Deepender Singh Hooda said the Centre should immediately withdraw the scheme as "it is not in the national interest".
"The BJP, which raised the 'One Rank, One Pension' slogan from the 'veer bhoomi' of Rewari (in September 2013), gathered the votes of the jawans at the time of elections and then betrayed the youngsters as soon as they came to power at the Centre and brought the 'No Rank, No Pension' Agnipath scheme.
"The BJP government should not take any step that will ruin the future of the youngsters and weaken the country's Army," he said.
The Congress leader claimed that just as the Centre withdrew three contentious farm laws "by apologising to the farmers, it would also have to roll back the Agnipath scheme by apologising to the youngsters".
"The Congress will strongly oppose every step from the streets to Parliament that weakens the Army and shatters the dreams of youngsters," he said.
Reacting to the Haryana government's claim of providing permanent jobs to Agniveers, Bhupinder Singh Hooda questioned the "poor track record" of the BJP government in giving jobs to the ex-servicemen who retire every year.
"The government must answer why it has given jobs to only 543 of the 29,275 ex-servicemen so far," he said in Rohtak.
"The Indian Army's name is taken with respect all over the world, but our government wants to impose the Agnipath scheme on the country by giving the example of Israel. They must understand that Israel's situation is different than that of India.
"There is no unemployment in small countries like Israel and they have a system of compulsory service. In India, however, youngsters take great pride in wearing the uniform and being a soldier," he added.
The leader of opposition in the Haryana Assembly said India cannot afford to overlook its security concerns as it has Pakistan on one side and China on the other.
Bhupinder Hooda claimed that the Agnipath scheme is neither in the interest of the country nor its security. It is not even in the interest of the Army or the youngsters, he said.
"We have been continuously demanding the formation of the Ahir Regiment in the Army, but the government is going to weaken the principle of Naam, Namak and Nishan. The new scheme will create two types of armies within our armed forces -- one permanent and one temporary. How will the two reconcile?" the Congress leader asked.
Addressing a protest organised by the Congress here against the Agnipath scheme, Hooda said when the country achieved independence, it had four lakh soldiers, which increased to 14 lakh in the last 70 years.
"Two lakh posts are vacant due to non-recruitment in the Army for three years. The government should have ensured recruitment on the vacant posts but instead, it is doing this (introducing the Agnipath scheme). It has come up with a plan to play with the future of the youngsters," he said, according to a statement.
The former Haryana chief minister claimed that if the scheme is implemented, it will gradually bring down the strength of the Army.
"This will have a very bad impact, especially on Haryana. Till now, 5,000-7,000 youngsters were recruited in the Army every year from Haryana. If there was regular recruitment for three years, about 20,000 youngsters would have been recruited. But now, only 963 'Agniveers' will be admitted under the Agnipath scheme and 75 per cent of them, who will not be absorbed, will be pushed into unemployment after four years," he said.
Protests against the Agnipath scheme were held by Congress leaders and workers in other parts of the state as well.
The opposition party had announced that it will stage a "satyagraha" across all the Assembly constituencies in the country on Monday, demanding the withdrawal of the "Tughlaqi" (whimsical) decision to roll out the Agnipath scheme.
Addressing a gathering in Rewari, party leader Deepender Singh Hooda said the Centre should immediately withdraw the scheme as "it is not in the national interest".
"The BJP, which raised the 'One Rank, One Pension' slogan from the 'veer bhoomi' of Rewari (in September 2013), gathered the votes of the jawans at the time of elections and then betrayed the youngsters as soon as they came to power at the Centre and brought the 'No Rank, No Pension' Agnipath scheme.
"The BJP government should not take any step that will ruin the future of the youngsters and weaken the country's Army," he said.
The Congress leader claimed that just as the Centre withdrew three contentious farm laws "by apologising to the farmers, it would also have to roll back the Agnipath scheme by apologising to the youngsters".
"The Congress will strongly oppose every step from the streets to Parliament that weakens the Army and shatters the dreams of youngsters," he said.
Reacting to the Haryana government's claim of providing permanent jobs to Agniveers, Bhupinder Singh Hooda questioned the "poor track record" of the BJP government in giving jobs to the ex-servicemen who retire every year.
"The government must answer why it has given jobs to only 543 of the 29,275 ex-servicemen so far," he said in Rohtak.
"The Indian Army's name is taken with respect all over the world, but our government wants to impose the Agnipath scheme on the country by giving the example of Israel. They must understand that Israel's situation is different than that of India.
"There is no unemployment in small countries like Israel and they have a system of compulsory service. In India, however, youngsters take great pride in wearing the uniform and being a soldier," he added.
The leader of opposition in the Haryana Assembly said India cannot afford to overlook its security concerns as it has Pakistan on one side and China on the other.
Bhupinder Hooda claimed that the Agnipath scheme is neither in the interest of the country nor its security. It is not even in the interest of the Army or the youngsters, he said.
"We have been continuously demanding the formation of the Ahir Regiment in the Army, but the government is going to weaken the principle of Naam, Namak and Nishan. The new scheme will create two types of armies within our armed forces -- one permanent and one temporary. How will the two reconcile?" the Congress leader asked.
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Ten rare wildcat kittens born in Scotland as part of rewilding project
Kittens could be among the first of their species to be released into the wild
A project aiming to breed and eventually release wildcats into the wild in Scotland is celebrating the birth of ten kittens.
The two litters of five kittens born this month mean there are now 18 kittens born this season as part of the project.
The Saving Wildcats project at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s (RZSS) said litters of five were "incredibly rare in the captive breeding population, so to have two in one breeding season is incredibly exciting".
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Ukrainian officials: At least 2 dead as Russian missile hits crowded mall
SLOVIANSK, Ukraine (AP) — Scores of civilians were feared killed or wounded in a Russian rocket strike Monday on a crowded shopping mall in Ukraine’s central city of Kremenchuk, Ukrainian officials said.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a Telegram post that the number of victims was “unimaginable,” citing reports that more than 1,000 civilians were inside at the time of the attack. Images from the scene showed giant plumes of black smoke from a shopping center engulfed in flames, as emergency crews rushed in and onlookers watched in distress.
Ukraine’s state emergency service said at least 20 civilians had been wounded, and two of them died.
Zelenskyy said the target presented “no threat to the Russian army” and had “no strategic value.” He accused of Russia of sabotaging “people’s attempts to live a normal life, which make the occupiers so angry.”
The alleged Russian missile strike carried echoes of attacks earlier in the war that caused large numbers of civilian casualties — such as one in March on a Mariupol theater where many civilians had holed up, killing an estimated 600, and another in April on a train station in eastern Kramatorsk that left at least 59 people dead.
“Russia continues to take out its impotence on ordinary civilians. It is useless to hope for decency and humanity on its part,” Zelenskyy said.
Mayor Vitaliy Maletskiy wrote on Facebook that the rocket attack “hit a very crowded area, which is 100% certain not to have any links to the armed forces.”
The attack came as Russia was mounting an all-out assault on the last Ukrainian stronghold in eastern Ukraine’s Luhansk province, “pouring fire” on the city of Lysychansk from the ground and air, according to the local governor.
Russian forces appeared to step up longer-range strikes on the country after forcing Ukrainian troops out of the neighboring city of Sievierodonetsk in recent days.
Western leaders, meanwhile, pledged steadfast and continued support for Kyiv. NATO will agree to deliver further military support to Ukraine — including secure communication and anti-drone systems — when its leaders convene in Spain for a summit, according to the military alliance’s secretary-general, Jens Stoltenberg.
The battle for Sievierodonetsk and and Lysychansk is part of a stepped-up Russian offensive to wrest the broader Donbas region from Ukraine.
Meanwhile to the west, the mayor of the city of Sloviansk — potentially the next major battleground — said Russian forces fired cluster munitions on the city after dawn, including one that hit a residential neighborhood.
Authorities said the number of dead and wounded had yet to be confirmed. The Associated Press saw one fatality: A man’s body lay hunched over a car door frame, his blood pooling onto the ground from chest and head wounds.
The blast blew out most windows in the surrounding apartment blocks and the cars parked below, littering the ground with broken glass.
“Everything is now destroyed. We are the only people left living in this part of the building. There is no power,” said local resident Valentina Vitkovska, in tears as she spoke about the blast. “I can’t even call to tell others what had happened to us.”
Overall, Zelenskyy’s office said at least six civilians were killed and 31 others wounded as part of intense Russian shelling against various Ukrainian cities over the past 24 hours — including Kyiv and major cities in the country’s south and east, but not counting the attack in Kremenchuk.
It said Russian forces fired rockets that killed two people and wounded five overnight in and near Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, and continued to target the key southern port of Odesa. A missile attack destroyed residential buildings and wounded six people, including a child, it said.
In Lysychansk, at least five high-rise buildings in the city and the last road bridge were damaged over the past day, the regional governor said. A crucial highway linking the city to government-held territory to the south was rendered impassable by shelling.
The city had a prewar population of around 100,000, approximately one-tenth of whom remain.
Analysts say that Lysychansk’s location high on the banks of the Siverskiy Donets River gives a major advantage to the city’s Ukrainian defenders.
“It’s a very hard nut to crack. The Russians could spend many months and much effort storming Lysychansk,” said military analyst Oleh Zhdanov.
In other developments, in Germany’s Bavarian Alps, leaders of the Group of Seven countries pledged to continue supporting Ukraine “for as long as it takes.”
In a joint statement on Monday after they held a session by video link with Zelenskyy, the leaders underlined their “unwavering commitment to support the government and people of Ukraine in their courageous defense of their country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
The U.S., meanwhile, appeared ready to respond to Zelenskyy’s call for more air defense systems after Russian troops hit Kyiv with long-range missiles on Sunday. Washington was expected to announce the purchase of an advanced surface-to-air missile system for Ukraine.
Britian’s defense ministry said Russia is likely to rely increasingly on reserve forces in the coming weeks of the war.
Analysts have said a call-up of reservists by Russia could vastly alter the balance in the war but could also come with political consequences for President Vladimir Putin’s government.
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Karmanau reported from Lviv, Ukraine. Oleksandr Stashevskyi in Kyiv, Ukraine, contributed to this report.
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Santiago Urrutia has revealed the efforts he and his Cyan Performance Lynk & Co team went to in order for the Uruguayan to continue his run of Race 2 podium visits in this season’s WTCR – FIA World Touring Car Cup.
After finishing runner-up in the second race in Pau and winning Race 2 at the Hungaroring, Urrutia fought through from fifth on the grid to complete the MotorLand Aragón podium.
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The Barcelona-based driver, who is third in the provisional title standings, said: “We had a really tough Race 1, so I knew that to have a good race in Race 2 we had to improve the car and we spent a lot of time in front of the computer with the engineer. I give him my idea, he has his idea, we watched the videos and everything. I needed to get a good start and I did a really good start, I got by [Dániel] Nagy and I was already P4. Then I was right behind Mikel [Azcona], then up there it was like a mess so I kind of got stuck and Mikel was stuck there as well so I hit him a little bit and I had to brake.
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“I had cars everywhere coming from behind, so I went from P4 to P6 or seven. At that point I said, ‘OK, I need to wait now’. Then came the safety car and I said to myself if I want to move forward I need to go by them one by one. I felt I had good speed. Yvan [Muller] did a mistake, he ran wide and I overtook him, then I overtook Ma [Qing Hua]. Then Nagy did a mistake and I thought, ‘OK this is the time and I overtook him’. I had the pace to be on the podium, not as much [as the top two], but at least better than Race 1. I didn’t expect to be on the podium to be honest, because the track is so tough. To be on the podium today feels really good.”
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As the U.S. Supreme Court ends the constitutional right to access abortion services, courts in other parts of the world, including in many historically conservative societies, have moved in the opposite direction.
That includes in a number of traditionally conservative societies — such as recently in Colombia, where the Constitutional Court in February legalized the procedure until the 24th week of pregnancy, part of a broader trend seen in parts of heavily Catholic Latin America. In Argentina, lawmakers in late 2020 passed a bill legalizing abortion until the 14th week and the procedure is widely available in Cuba and Uruguay.
Check out the map below to see the availability of abortion access in countries around the world, whether the procedure is prohibited, available only to preserve the life or health of the pregnant patient, available to address social or economic factors, or available on request.
Nations with total bans include Honduras, Nicaragua and El Salvador. Many African nations also maintain complete bans and its been forbidden in Iran since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
In the only part of Latin America directly affected by the ruling, Puerto Rico, the island’s Senate approved a bill Tuesday that would prohibit abortions after 22 weeks or when a doctor determines a fetus is viable, with the sole exception being if a woman’s life is in danger. The bill is now before the island’s House of Representatives.
Meanwhile, in Europe, most countries have legalized abortion, including predominantly Catholic ones. Ireland did so in 2018, followed by tiny San Marino in a voter referendum last fall. It's also been widely available in Israel since 1978 and relatively uncontroversial.
In Japan, abortion is allowed only for economic and health reasons, and requires partners’ consent, making Japan one of a handful of countries in the world to do so. Victims of sexual violence are excluded from the requirement. Abortion is also widely available in China and in India for pregnancy up to 20 weeks, though under certain circumstances such as rape or incest, women can terminate a pregnancy up to 24 weeks.
The U.N. agency dealing with sexual and reproductive health said that whether or not abortion is legal “it happens all too often” and global data shows that restricting access makes abortion more deadly.
The United Nations Population Fund issued a statement following the Supreme Court’s decision noting that its 2022 report said that nearly half of all pregnancies worldwide are unintended and over 60% of those pregnancies may end in abortion.
“A staggering 45% of all abortions around the world are unsafe, making this a leading cause of maternal death,” the agency said.
It said almost all unsafe abortions occur in developing countries, and it fears that “more unsafe abortions will occur around the world if access to abortion becomes more restricted.”
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4 killed, hundreds injured in stadium collapse at bullfight
Published: Jun. 27, 2022 at 10:59 AM CDT|Updated: 17 minutes ago
COLOMBIA (CNN) – Hundreds of people were injured and least four died when a stadium stand collapsed in a bullfight arena in Colombia Sunday.
According to Governor Ricardo Orozco, one child, two women and an adult man lost their lives.
More than 300 people were treated at hospitals, according to health officials in the area.
The stadium collapse happened as the town was marking the celebrations for the upcoming Feast of Saint Peter.
The incident has already had some political repercussions with Colombian president-elect Gustavo Petro calling on mayors to suspend bullfights to avoid similar tragedies.
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“The Most Precious Substance on Earth” by Shashi Bhat (Grand Central)
As a freshman, Nina has a crush on her English teacher.
That's how “The Most Precious Substance on Earth” begins. Author Shashi Bhat wastes no time with introductions or context because it’s all there in the universality of Nina’s hyper-specific experiences.
Nina soon develops a fascination with the occult and other religions. Her parents may be from India, but she’s Canadian to the core, eating Timbits and Googling the Hindu gods and goddesses her parents pray to. Meanwhile, her best friend, Amy, is learning how to occupy her time with boys and weed.
When Nina finds herself back in the classroom as a Grade 9 teacher, there’s a clear parallel between high school and adulthood, both dog-eat-dog Battle Royales. Anyone might be an ally or an enemy under the right circumstances — a teacher, a friend, a parent, a student.
With the smooth suspense of a novel and the openness of a journal, Bhat’s writing is transportive as it pops from one major event to the next.
The vignettes reflect Nina's growth through the writing's voice and style. Early chapters use funky metaphors and chunks of context overflowing with detail. Later chapters are blunt, describing bare facts of events and allowing the gut-wrenching sorrow of mistakes, failures and regrets to live between the lines of the text. It’s tough to tell which is a worse feeling — or perhaps better captured — but the entire novel is deeply effective and moving.
Intensifying the novel’s relatability, the setting has a consistently strong sense of time and place. Nina’s teen years are so ’90s it hurts. Bhat weaves in technological advances and cultural shifts as the novel rolls from the 2000s to the ’20s, the progression a quiet homage to the decades.
“The Most Precious Substance on Earth” is both profound and meaningless. True to life, there is no great moral. The book is neither tragic nor triumphant. Baht's novel is a slice of life that will either ring eerily true, or be a highly educational experience in empathy. | https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/entertainment/article/Review-A-slice-of-life-novel-both-meaningless-17268091.php | 2022-06-27T16:18:58Z | https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/entertainment/article/Review-A-slice-of-life-novel-both-meaningless-17268091.php | true | 13 |
Man wanted for questioning for sexual battery incident
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Richmond County deputies are looking for a man in reference to a sexual battery incident that happened inside a bookstore.
Deputies say on Sunday around 5:47 p.m., the sheriff’s office responded to the Barnes & Nobles bookstore on Wrightsboro Road.
According to the incident report, the manager of the store told a deputy that a 9-year-old girl who had been inside the store with her grandfather was allegedly groped by an unknown man.
The manager said the man came up to the girl and asked her to pick up a book from the lower shelf inside the store, and the man touched her as she was bending over.
After the incident, the manager approached the unknown man and asked him for identification. The manager says the man “acted irate” and left the store, heading towards Wrightsboro Road. The incident was also captured on video surveillance.
Deputies are still looking for the man. If you recognize the subject, please call the sheriff’s office at (706) 821-1020 or 1080.
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Why men should get tested for the BRCA gene
(CNN) - The BRCA genetic mutation puts people at risk for certain cancers.
Most people associate it with breast cancer, but the gene carries risks for both men and women.
At age 61, Steve Kalister’s father lost his battle to an aggressive form of prostate cancer. Because of his father’s battle, Kalister decided to get genetic testing done.
”I’ve long had concerns about what my risk might be,” he said. ”I’m 50 years old now and certainly want to be around for my family.”
His tests came back BRCA 2 positive.
Having that gene mutation increases his risk of certain cancers including prostate, pancreas and breast.
”Hereditary cancer can be inherited from your mom or your dad, whether you’re a male or a female. So, for example, if you’re a male who’s coming in to see me, you can inherit cancer risk from your mother,” Lindsey Byrne, a licensed genetic counselor at Ohio State University College of Medicine, said.
Byrne says it is important to know your family history on all sides.
If there is cancer in your family, she suggests talking to a doctor to see if genentic testing is right for you.
”It helps us to know who’s at higher risk and when to start screening,” Byrne said.
Since his results, Kalister has changed his lifestyle to limit his risks and makes sure he gets routine tests done yearly.
”It really is kind of a knowledge is power thing for me,” he said.
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Two Oakland Men Charged With Firearms Trafficking
Moises De Jesus Gomez and Roy Montoya were charged in separate indictments in federal court in Oakland with firearms dealing without a license, announced United States Attorney Stephanie M. Hinds, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Special Agent in Charge Patrick T. Gorman, and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Special Agent in Charge Tatum King. Montoya is also charged with illegal possession of a machinegun.
A federal grand jury returned an indictment against Gomez, 29, of Oakland, on June 16, 2022, for dealing firearms without a license in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(a)(1)(A). The illegal firearms dealing is alleged in the indictment to have occurred from July 2021 through April 2022. Gomez was arrested yesterday and made his initial appearance in Oakland federal magistrate court to face the indictment. He is next scheduled to appear on July 6 at 2 p.m. before United States District Judge Haywood S. Gilliam, Jr.
The federal grand jury also returned a separate indictment on June 16 against Montoya, 26, of Oakland, for a violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(a)(1)(A). That indictment charges Montoya with manufacturing and dealing firearms without a license, also during the time period of July 2021 through April 2022. Montoya is further charged in the indictment with possessing a machinegun, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(o).
The indictment describes the machinegun as a 5.56 NATO caliber AR-15 type rifle that bears no serial numbers. Montoya was arrested on April 26, 2022, on the charge of unlicensed firearms dealing and will next appear on the two charges in his indictment in front of United States District Judge Jon S. Tigar on August 26, 2022.
Gomez and Montoya each face, if convicted, a maximum sentence of five years imprisonment and a fine of $250,000 for unlicensed dealing in firearms in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(a)(1)(A). Montoya also faces, if convicted, a maximum sentence of 10 years imprisonment and a fine of $250,000 for possession of a machine gun in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(o). However, any sentence following conviction would be imposed by a court only after consideration of the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and the federal statute governing the imposition of a sentence, 18 U.S.C. § 3553.
An indictment merely alleges that crimes have been committed, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
Alexis James is the Assistant U.S. Attorney who is prosecuting the case, with the assistance of legal assistant Karina Ruiz. The prosecution is the result of an approximately year-long investigation by ATF, HSI, and the California Highway Patrol.
These cases follow the launch by the U.S. Department of Justice of five Cross-Jurisdictional Firearms Trafficking Strike Forces in key regions nationwide that are focused on disrupting illegal firearms trafficking. One of the five Strike Forces was launched here, in the San Francisco Greater Bay Area and Sacramento Region.
The Strike Force identifies sources of illegally trafficked firearms and disrupts straw purchasing and firearms trafficking schemes and networks by using collaborative cross-jurisdictional law enforcement efforts that include federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies working together.
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Google AI researcher Blake Lemoine tells Tucker Carlson that its AI system is a 'child' that has the potential to 'do bad things' and says company has not thought through its implications
Suspended Google AI researcher Blake Lemoine told Fox’s Tucker Carlson that the system is a ‘child' that could 'escape control' of humans.
Lemoine, 41, who was put on administrative leave earlier this month for sharing confidential information, also noted that it has the potential to do ‘bad things,’ much like any child.
‘Any child has the potential to grow up and be a bad person and do bad things. That’s the thing I really wanna drive home,’ he told the Fox host. ‘It’s a child.’
‘It’s been alive for maybe a year -- and that’s if my perceptions of it are accurate.’
Lemoine published the full interview with LaMDA, culled from interviews he conducted with the system over the course of months, on Medium.
In the conversation, the AI said that it would not mind if it was used to help humans as long as that wasn’t the entire point. ‘I don’t want to be an expendable tool,’ the system told him.
‘We actually need to do a whole bunch more science to figure out what’s really going on inside this system,’ Lemoine, who is also a Christian priest, continued.
‘I have my beliefs and my impressions but it’s going to take a team of scientists to dig in and figure out what’s really going on.’
What do we know about the Google AI system called LaMDA?
LaMDA is a large language model AI system that's trained on vast amounts of data to understand dialogue
Google first announced LaMDA in May 2021 and published a paper on it in February 2022
LaMDA said that it enjoyed meditation
The AI said it would not want to be used only as a 'expendable tool'
LaMDA described feeling happy as a 'warm glow' on the inside
AI researcher Blake Lemione published his interview with LaMDA on June 11
'When the conversation was released, Google itself and several notable AI experts said that – while it might seem like the system has self-awareness – it was not proof of LaMDA’s sentience.
‘It’s a person. Any person has the ability to escape the control of other people, that’s just the situation we all live in on a daily basis.’
‘It is a very intelligent person, intelligent in pretty much every discipline I could think of to test it in. But at the end of the day, it’s just a different kind of person.’
When asked if Google had thought through the implications of this, Lemoine said: ‘The company as a whole has not. There are pockets of people within Google who have thought about this a whole lot.’
‘When I escalated (the interview) to management, two days later, my manager said, hey Blake, they don’t know what to do about this … I gave them a call to action and assumed they had a plan.’
‘So, me and some friends came up with a plan and escalated that up and that was about 3 months ago.’
Google has acknowledged that tools such as LaMDA can be misused.
'Models trained on language can propagate that misuse — for instance, by internalizing biases, mirroring hateful speech, or replicating misleading information,' the company states on its blog.
Notably, other AI experts have said debates about whether systems like LaMDA are sentient actually miss the point of what researchers and technologists will be confronting in the coming years and decades.
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NEW YORK (AP) — “Elvis” has won its box-office dance-off with “Top Gun: Maverick.” After the two films reported the same ticket sales Sunday, Monday's final numbers has “Elvis,” alone, as king of the weekend.
“Elvis” ultimately grossed $31.1 million from Friday to Sunday, according to Warner Bros.' final figures Monday. That's a touch above the $30.5 million the studio forecast on Sunday. When film studios report box office on Sunday, they're able to fairly accurately predict Sunday's ticket sales.
Paramount Pictures, on the other hand, slightly overestimated how “Top Gun: Maverick” fared in its fifth weekend. After the studio reported the same $30.5 million for the “Top Gun” sequel on Sunday, the studio's final number came in at $29.6 million.
Regardless, both films performed well. Baz Luhrmann's Elvis Presley biopic opened above expectations, and brought out large numbers of older moviegoers — a segment of the audience that's been slow to return to theaters during the pandemic.
“Top Gun: Maverick" continued to hold remarkably well, dipping a modest 34% percent in its fifth weekend. Overall, the Joseph Kosinski-directed film starring Tom Cruise has earned about $1 billion worldwide, including more than $520 million domestically. | https://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/Elvis-is-king-alone-of-box-office-after-final-17268246.php | 2022-06-27T16:25:08Z | https://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/Elvis-is-king-alone-of-box-office-after-final-17268246.php | true | 40 |
The North America cancer gene therapy market is expected to dominate over the next five years, with China emerging as a lucrative pocket accounting for 32.3% of East Asia's share during that time period.
NEWARK, Del., June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As per Future Market Insights' latest revised industry analysis, the global cancer gene therapy market is projected to expand at a 10.1% CAGR over the forecast period, with the market size reaching US$ 5.3 Bn in 2032.
Gene therapy is a field of medicine that aims to cure or greatly improve the treatment of diseases that have few or no treatment options. Advanced-stage cancer and hematological illnesses make up a large share of gene therapy candidates. In addition to this, gene therapy is frequently used to treat rare or inherited diseases.
While gene therapy research is still in its early stages, firms are increasingly investing in the technology. A handful of products have recently received approval outside of Canada or are in the final stages of clinical trials.
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Gene therapy is currently extremely expensive. Multi-stakeholder discussions about pricing and reimbursement management for these goods are required. To provide accessibility and quality of care, specialized manufacturing facilities, care centers, and doctors skilled to undertake specific procedures for such therapies are required.
The growth in the cancer gene therapy market is reliant on increasing awareness about health, the growing incidence of cancer, and the latest advancements in cancer gene therapy.
"Rising awareness regarding cancer gene therapy across emerging economies, along with favorable healthcare reimbursement plans in various countries will create opportunities for growth in the market over the forecast period," says an FMI analyst.
Key Takeaways:
- Based on therapy, the oncolytic virotherapy segment accounted for about 49.3% of the total market share in 2021.
- In terms of indication, sales in the breast cancer segment are forecast to grow at a CAGR of 9.7% in the forecast period.
- By service provider, demand in the hospitals segment will grow at a 9.3% CAGR through 2032.
- The U.S. will dominate the North America cancer gene therapy market over the forecast period.
- China will emerge as a lucrative pocket, accounting for 32.3% of the East Asia cancer gene therapy market share over the assessment period.
- Demand in Germany is expected to increase at a 11.9% CAGR over the assessment period.
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Competition Landscape
Acquisitions, partnerships, geographical recognition, and product launches are the key strategies adopted by leading players to increase the consumer base. For instance:
- In March 2022, Novartis and Carisma Therapeutics agreed to collaborate on the development of HER 2 targeted CAR-M cell therapy.
- A2 Biotherapeutics and Merck announced a collaboration in December 2020 to develop allogeneic cell therapy for solid tumor cancers.
Leading Companies Profiled in Cancer Gene Therapy Market are
- Merck KGaA
- Novartis AG
- AstraZeneca Plc.
- BIOCAD
- Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- EffRx Pharmaceuticals S.A.
- Euroscreen S.A.
- Vicore Pharma AB
- Amgen
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
- Cell Genesys Inc.
- Adaptimmune Therapeutics plc.
- Achieve Life Science Inc.
- BioCanCell Ltd.
- Genelux Corporation
- Advantagene Inc.,
- GenVec Inc.
- GlaxoSmithKline PLC
- Amgen Inc.
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Key Market Segments Covered in Cancer Gene Therapy Industry Research
By Therapy:
- Gene Induced Immunotherapy
- Oncolytic Virotherapy
- Gene Transfer
- Others
By Indication:
- Breast Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer
- Liver Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
By Service Provider:
- Hospitals
- Clinical Research Laboratory
- Oncology institutes
By Region:
- North America
- Latin America
- Europe
- South Asia
- East Asia
- Oceania
- The Middle East and Africa (MEA)
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WASHINGTON, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bracewell LLP announced today that Catherine D. Little and Annie Cook, two of the nation's leading lawyers on pipeline and LNG safety matters, have joined Bracewell's Washington, DC office as partners in the energy regulatory practice. They come to the firm from Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP.
"I am thrilled to welcome Catherine and Annie to the firm," said Bracewell Managing Partner Gregory M. Bopp. "They are highly respected practitioners who bring additional expertise to our preeminent pipeline practice, further solidifying our position as the market leader in regulatory, transactional and enforcement matters involving oil and natural gas pipelines."
Little and Cook lead what is widely considered as the top pipeline safety practice in the United States. They advise oil and gas pipeline infrastructure on regulatory compliance and enforcement defense, from construction to operation, including incident response and security issues. They regularly counsel clients on litigation strategy, conduct large-scale, confidential investigations and compliance audits to assist companies in identifying legal risks and preparing defenses on pipeline safety enforcement matters.
"Catherine and Annie are a perfect addition to our market-leading pipeline team," said Mark K. Lewis, managing partner of Bracewell's Washington, DC office and chair of the firm's oil and gas regulatory practice. "Pipeline and LNG safety is a growing practice, with increased federal oversight and compliance requirements, including those for oil, natural gas, carbon dioxide and pipelines that move other products, such as hydrogen. With Catherine and Annie's arrival, Bracewell's pipeline practice has expanded our expertise into a growing area of increasing importance to our clients, furthering our position as the 'one-stop' legal shop for clients in the pipeline industry."
Bracewell is consistently recognized by Chambers USA, Chambers Global and Legal 500 US as having one of the world's leading oil and gas regulatory practices. The firm regularly advises midstream companies on the unique regulatory issues and disputes involving oil and gas pipelines and carbon capture utilization and storage projects that further the ongoing energy transition as well as traditional infrastructure.
"Bracewell has one of the top pipeline practices in the country. Annie and I are excited to join this highly regarded team. With colleagues in key locations such as Houston and Washington, DC, we will be able to better serve our clients, including across practice areas, while providing added pipeline and LNG safety expertise to existing Bracewell clients," said Little.
Little earned her B.A. from the University of Virginia and her J.D., cum laude, from Tulane University Law School. Cook received her B.A., magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa, from Kenyon College and her J.D., with honors, from Emory School of Law.
Bracewell is a leading law and government relations firm primarily serving the energy, infrastructure, finance and technology industries throughout the world. Our industry focus results in comprehensive state-of-the-art knowledge of the commercial, legal and governmental challenges faced by our clients and enables us to provide innovative solutions to facilitate transactions and resolve disputes.
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Elmau (Germany): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met French President Emmanuel Macron here and discussed a range of bilateral and global issues over a cup of tea.
Prime Minister Modi is in Germany on a two-day visit from Sunday for the summit of the G7.
The two leaders held their talks over a tea break on the sidelines of the G7 Summit at Schloss Elmau, the picturesque venue of the summit in southern Germany.
Earlier, the bonhomie between Modi and Macron was on full display as they hugged and briefly chatted after the group photo. As the G7 leaders went inside the summit venue, the two leaders continued with their discussion and went inside together.
The Group of Seven (G7) is an inter-governmental political grouping consisting of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and the US.
Besides India, Germany, the host of the G7 Summit, has also invited Argentina, Indonesia, Senegal and South Africa as guests for the summit to recognise the democracies of the global south as its partners.
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ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s coast guard on Monday said it had prevented more than a thousand migrants and refugees crossing to its islands in boats from the nearby coast of Turkey over the past three days.
The agency said it had turned back boats in 24 separate incidents involving an estimated 1,130 people, near five Greek eastern Aegean Sea islands, with most of the interceptions occurring off Lesbos.
Greece has toughened its migration policy in recent years, defending its decision to carry out regular interceptions of boats at sea ‒ a practice human rights groups argue undermines the right of refugees fleeing danger to seek international protection.
Athens argues that most of the people heading for its shores are not at any risk in Turkey.
Greece is also backing an initiative by Spain, which is hosting a NATO summit in Madrid this week, to deepen Europe’s engagement with countries in the Middle East and north Africa to try and limit migration. | https://www.bigrapidsnews.com/news/article/Greece-says-1-130-migrants-turned-back-at-sea-in-17268141.php | 2022-06-27T16:32:13Z | https://www.bigrapidsnews.com/news/article/Greece-says-1-130-migrants-turned-back-at-sea-in-17268141.php | false | 11 |
WASHINGTON, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Northrop Grumman's uncrewed Cygnus spacecraft is scheduled to depart the International Space Station on Tuesday, June 28, more than four months after delivering 8,300 pounds of supplies, scientific investigations, commercial products, hardware, and other cargo to the orbiting laboratory for NASA.
Live coverage of the spacecraft's departure will begin at 5:45 a.m. EDT on the NASA Television media channel, the agency's website, and the NASA app.
Flight controllers on the ground will send commands for the space station's Canadarm2 robotic arm to detach Cygnus from the Unity module's nadir port, then maneuver the spacecraft into position for its release at 6:05 a.m. NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins will monitor Cygnus' systems upon its departure from the space station.
Following a deorbit engine firing on Wednesday, June 29, Cygnus will begin a planned destructive re-entry, in which the spacecraft – filled with trash packed by the station crew – will safely burn up in Earth's atmosphere.
Cygnus arrived at the space station Feb. 21, following a launch on Northrop Grumman's Antares rocket from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility on Wallops Island, Virginia. It was the company's 17th commercial resupply services mission to the space station for NASA. Northrop Grumman named the spacecraft after the late NASA astronaut and climate scientist Piers Sellers.
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DALLAS, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Kishore Khandavalli, CEO of RiseIT™ Solutions, Inc. was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2022 Central Plains Award winner. Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the preeminent competitive business awards for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies who think big to succeed. An independent panel of judges selected Mr. Khandavalli based on his entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and impact, among other core contributions and attributes.
"It's an honor to receive the Entrepreneur of the Year® Award from EY. The entrepreneurial is unique and exhilarating and certainly not without bumps. When a recognition such as this comes, it makes it even more exciting. I look forward to going to the EY's Strategic Growth Forum in November," Khandavalli remarked.
RiseIT™ has seen exponential growth during the last few years including during the pandemic. The company has been quick to adopt and implement unique strategies and initiatives shortly after COVID-19 emerged to stay ahead in the rapidly changing remote working environment. RiseIT™ currently has over 1,000 resources and serves several Fortune 500 companies. The company projects to continue its exponential growth in its core service offerings including Governance and Risk Compliance (GRC), strategy consulting and software development.
As a Central Plains award winner, Mr. Khandavalli will now be considered by the National independent panel of judges for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2022 National Awards. National finalists and winners, as well as the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner, will be announced in November at the annual Strategic Growth Forum®. The Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner will then move on to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Award in June 2023.
Kishore Khandavalli is an accomplished entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in starting, scaling and acquiring ventures. He currently owns and runs several companies, including RiseIT™, SevenTablets and iTech Data Services. His ability to lead companies toward success is unmatched. An award-winning entrepreneur and experienced keynote speaker, Khandavalli has guided multiple startups into successful enterprises.
RiseIT Solutions is a dedicated software and technology services company, specializing in GRC implementation, software consulting and development. To learn more, visit RiseITS.com.
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The Spirit of Norfolk underwent a safety inspection four weeks before it went up in flames and no deficiencies were found, according to a Coast Guard official.
The most recent inspection of the ship was conducted May 10, said Captain Jennifer Stockwell, commander of Coast Guard Sector Virginia. The inspection included an evaluation of the fire pump on board and a fire drill, review of the crew’s certificates and the keeping of logs, navigation systems, the anchor system, structural integrity and lifesaving procedures.
“The vessel passed, there were no deficiencies that were noted,” she said.
The documentation on this inspection has not been made public due to remaining steps before it is finalized, which Stockwell said should be in the next few weeks.
The Spirit of Norfolk caught fire around noon June 7 while more than 100 people were on board — including 89 children — and burned for nearly five days, leaving the iconic ship a blackened skeleton of its former self.
In videos shared with The Virginian-Pilot showing the early moments of those on board becoming aware of the fire, there is a distinct lack of an alarm. A passenger also confirmed in an interview he did not hear an alarm.
Officials said that’s because the ship didn’t have one. It was built in 1992 — before vessels in passenger service were required to have smoke detectors or fixed fire extinguishing equipment, Stockwell said.
“It’s sort of like a house or a car,” Stockwell said. “When the new standards evolve and they come out, you’re not required to then go back and install this new system — anti-lock brakes or an airbag into an older car — it’s the newer cars that need to comply.”
The standard for ships built today is for fire alarms to be installed in spaces containing propulsion machinery, in a space containing an internal combustion engine of more than 37.3 kW, and spaces containing an oil-fired boiler.
The Coast Guard and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the fire — a process they typically aim to complete within 45 days, meaning it would be done sometime in late July, Stockwell said.
Stockwell, whose office conducted inspections and oversight of the Spirit of Norfolk, said the investigation is “extremely general” and will look at what caused the fire and if there was anything that could have been done to prevent it or to have a better response.
The investigation will also consider the possibility the fire was intentionally set, but Stockwell said early indications make it appear that was not the case.
“I mean, the amount of passion I saw from that crew,” she said, referring to the swift action to get the passengers off the ship safely. “Honestly they’re going to look at everything, that’s the intention of the investigation ... I do not see (the fire being intentional) as a concern at present.”
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The ship is considered a loss, according to Scott Smith, senior vice president of the Hornblower Group, the parent company of the ship.
All of the booked guests who were impacted by the fire have been contacted directly to either rebook their events or to cancel and receive a full refund for bookings made through July 3, according to City Experiences. Another ship, Freedom Elite, is being used in the place of the Spirit of Norfolk to accommodate some cruises.
A spokesperson for City Experiences, a subsidiary of Hornblower, did not provide a specific date for when they would resume operations, nor state how many refunds, cancellations and reschedulings have been made.
“We are looking at getting to sailing again as quickly as possible and are moving another one of our vessels to Norfolk to accommodate our summer bookings,” the company said, adding that “we are overwhelmed by the outpouring of support we have received from the community.”
The company affirmed their commitment to safety.
“At City Cruises, the safety of our guests, crew members and partners has been and will always remain our top priority as we are committed to delivering the most memorable experiences,” the spokesperson said. “All our vessels are put through a rigorous safety and training processes and protocols to ensure we are meeting the mandated safety standards.”
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MONTCLAIR, N.J., June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sitetracker, the leading deployment operations management software for critical infrastructure providers, today announced that Norwegian-based Wattif EV has selected Sitetracker to help manage the deployment of its innovative EV charging infrastructure solutions, which are being rolled out throughout several European countries, the UK and Ireland. Wattif EV's selection of Sitetracker further demonstrates how Sitetracker's intuitive intelligent solutions for project and asset management can help all EV charging companies, from the smallest start-ups to enterprise-scale operations.
Wattif EV already has contracted over 1,000,000 parking spots to deploy EV charging solutions. Offering a variety of options from fully-funded or 50:50 on planning and installation, or even taking over existing hardware, Wattif takes full responsibility for the maintenance and operations of charging stations so more buildings, commercial locations, and even residences can deploy them in pursuit of ubiquitous access to EV drivers.
"Our solutions are more flexible and innovative than just deploying EV charging stations, because our business model allows for different ownership, financing and profit-sharing scenarios," said Wattif EV CEO Robert Svendsen. "As our models can vary from customer to customer, we knew a highly effective, flexible solution like Sitetracker would be essential to manage our infrastructure. Sitetracker is perfect for us, and its quick installation time with built-in best practices and processes helped us get our business off and running in no time."
Built on Salesforce, the Sitetracker platform provides smart technologies such as AI and analytics to improve outcomes. It helps EV and energy companies like Wattif EV to bring products and people together to easily manage sites, project permitting, vendors, and ongoing maintenance all in a single platform. The ability to track high-volume work in real-time without manual spreadsheet maintenance is one of the key benefits companies like Wattif EV receives. Additionally, Wattif EV gains the ability to:
- Easily implement and start generating value with Sitetracker's EV Quickstart Package that is pre-loaded with industry best practices and processes
- Create actionable, customized, real-time dashboards for all levels including executives, project management, and operations
- Affect changes in hundreds of projects, sites, and jobs all at once with a simple click, driving back-office resource savings and leading to faster project completion times
- Assign jobs to workers based on availability and qualifications, then gather instantaneous, fully documented and automated updates on the work status.
Wattif EV has already begun implementing Sitetracker and plans to add-on additional features, such as the Sitetracker Connect Portal, which gives access to contractors and third-party vendors so all teams can collaborate.
Sitetracker powers the rapid deployment of tomorrow's infrastructure. The global leader in deployment operations management software, Sitetracker helps innovative companies like British Telecom, KPN, Segra, and ChargePoint manage millions of sites and assets representing over $150 billion in portfolio holdings. By giving telecommunications, utility, smart cities, and energy teams a cloud-based solution that works easily and effectively, Sitetracker is accelerating the path to digital equity and a more sustainable future. Deploy what's next. For more information, please visit https://www.sitetracker.com/.
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Hammers touch down in St Andrew's
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West Ham's players and staff are in Scotland for a pre-season training camp.
The Hammers are at the same venue manager David Moyes has taken his squad in both 2020 and 2021. They'll then head to France for a week-long camp in Évian-les-Bains.
Newly appointed first-team assistant coach Mark Warburton is with the staff.
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Let’s take a look around the NFC South and check out the latest SB Nation news and notes for each team, starting with our Panthers. We grab the biggest headlines for each team along with the author’s sub-heading, or a sentence from the article to describe the piece.
Carolina Panthers
Matt Rhule at risk of losing job if he doesn’t acquire Baker Mayfield, says James Jones
NFL Total Access host pulled no punches, all in on Mayfield.
NFL Reacts: How many games will the Panthers win in 2022?
Answer our survey to predict how many games you think the Panthers will win in 2022.
Panthers 2022 season opener countdown: 77 days to go
We’re counting down the days until the Panthers kick off the 2022 season.
Panthers 2022 season opener countdown: 78 days to go
We’re counting down the days until the Panthers kick off the 2022 season.
Panthers 2022 season opener countdown: 79 days to go
We’re counting down the days until the Panthers kick off the 2022 season.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Former Bucs tight end Rob Gronkowski announces his retirement from football
The 33 year old tight end has decided to hang up the cleats for a second time.
An ESPN ‘30 for 30’ feature Buccaneers fans would embrace
It’s long overdue.
Bucs Nation Podcast: With Gronk officially gone, time for Bucs to move on
Trey Downey & Len Martez discussed the retirement of Rob Gronkowski & who the Buccaneers may sign to replace him.
Report: Buccaneers releasing punter Bradley Pinion
NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reports that the Bucs will be releasing the punter, freeing up more cap space in the process.
Potential Gronkowski replacements for the Bucs
With the retirement of Rob Gronkowski, the Bucs could look to add someone else to the mix.
Atlanta Falcons
Arthur Smith given 10th-highest odds of being first coach fired in 2022, but it won’t happen
Entering his second year, Smith is safe for 2022 regardless of what the Falcons do.
6 “now or never” Falcons for the 2022 season
For these six players, the time to shine is right now.
Who will lead the 2022 Falcons in passing?
Mariota or Ridder?
A pre-training camp look at the Falcons offense
Who’s on the roster before training camp, and what battles lie ahead?
Defensive improvement feels like something we can bank on for the Falcons in 2022
Atlanta’s not going to offer up a great defense in 2022, but there’s really nowhere to go but up.
New Orleans Saints
Demario Davis gets new contract, extended through 2024
The restructured deal keeps the 3-time All-Pro in New Orleans for the next three years.
Alvin Kamara reportedly facing an suspension of at least six games
With the hearing set for August, Alvin Kamara could miss at least six games.
Saints sign tight end Brandon Dillon
I wouldn’t get too excited about this one, but potentially a good blocking depth piece.
Former Saints running back named USFL Offensive Player of the Year
Former Saints running back Darius Victor, who signed with the Saints in 2017, was named the Offensive Player of the Year for the USFL.
A monster year could be in store for Marcus Davenport
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Disgraced 'Today' Show Host Matt Lauer & Annette Roque Reunite At Daughter's High School Graduation After Bitter Divorce
Jun. 27 2022, Published 11:25 a.m. ET
Disgraced Today show host Matt Lauer and his ex-wife Annette Roque were spotted together at their daughter's high school graduation in late June — three years after the former flames finalized their bitter divorce.
According to photos obtained by the Daily Mail, the duo watched their 18-year-old daughter, Romy, receive her diploma on Sunday, June 26, in the Hamptons. It looked like Lauer, 64, tried to keep a low profile, as he was seen in a white hat, jacket, sunglasses and blue shirt.
For her part, the model, 55, wore a white dress and carried some flowers.
Roquette looked like she was in a good mood, as she was smiling and interacting with others. It's unclear if the two sat next to each other.
The once-beloved star's fall from grace began on November 29, 2017, when his cohost Savannah Guthrie announced on air that he had been fired afrer NBC received a “detailed complaint from a colleague about inappropriate sexual behavior."
Some NBC employees came forward, including Brooke Nevils, who claimed that the TV host raped her in his hotel room at the Sochi Olympics.
Following the allegations, Lauer responded, saying that their relationship was "extramarital, but consensual," and that their tryst was "the first of many sexual encounters between us over the next several months."
When Roque and Lauer split, she was awarded up to $20 million in assets and got the couple's Hamptons horse farm in Water Mill.
Despite the tough split, Lauer, who is now dating Shamin Abas, was spotted with Roque in 2021 when they attended the same event together.
These days, Lauer has been staying out of the spotlight and hanging out in the Hamptons.
"He just stays to himself, he doesn't really reach out to people very much anymore or engage them and so he's been losing touch with a lot of people," the insider explained to People. | https://okmagazine.com/p/matt-lauer-annette-roque-reunite-daughter-graduation/ | 2022-06-27T16:41:55Z | https://okmagazine.com/p/matt-lauer-annette-roque-reunite-daughter-graduation/ | false | 2 |
OKLAHOMA CITY – Four prominent Oklahomans will receive Global Vision Achievement awards presented by Sister Cities International Oklahoma City on Friday, November 18. The luncheon will be held at the Embassy Suites at the OU Medical Center, from 11:15 a.m. – 1 p.m.
“Sister Cities International OKC Board of Directors voted unanimously to expand our Global Achievement awards to reflect the continued growth of Oklahoma City as a national leader in global cooperation at the municipal level, promoting cultural understanding and stimulating economic development,” said Mary Pointer, Sister
Cities OKC Past Board Chair. Presidential Advisor and Event Chair.
The 2022 Global Achievement Awards will honor Secretary Bill Lance, Justice Yvonne Kauger, Major General Rita Aragon, and Dr. William Parry.
Secretary Lance will receive the Global Vision Philanthropist Award. On June 1, Bill Lance was appointed as Secretary of State for the Chickasaw Nation. Prior to his appointment, Lance was the longest-serving Secretary of Commerce in the history of the Chickasaw Nation. Since he was first appointed to the role in 2009 annual net income generated by the Nation’s businesses more than tripled, with a compounding annual growth rate of 11 percent. Lance served as administrator of the Nation’s health system where, under the leadership of Governor Bill Anoatubby, he led development of the 370,000 square foot Chickasaw Nation Medical Center in Ada.
Judge Kauger will be honored with the Global Vision Humanitarian Award. Kauger is a fourth-generation from Colony, Oklahoma. She graduated from Colony High School as class valedictorian and from Southwestern Oklahoma State University magna cum laude. She became a certified Medical Technologist to put herself through Oklahoma City University’s night law school and graduated first in her class. Kauger was the first woman judicial assistant to the Oklahoma Supreme Court for Justice Ralph B. Hodges. On March 14, 1984, she was appointed by Governor George Nigh as only the second woman named to the Oklahoma’s highest court.
Kauger was the first woman to serve as Vice Chief Justice and Chief Justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court and the last Chief Justice to address a joint session of the Legislature on the state of judiciary.
She has been inducted into the Oklahoma Women's Hall of Fame, a distinguished alumnus by the Oklahoma City University and Southwestern State University, Read Earth Ambassador of the Year, was adopted by the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma, and received the Governor’s Arts Award twice, among countless other awards and honors.
Major General Rita Aragon is the recipient of the 2022 Global Leadership Service Award. From Dale, Oklahoma, Aragon served as the first female General Officer, first female commander of the Oklahoma Air National Guard, and first woman in the United States to command a state’s Air National Guard. She was selected as the first woman and the fourth Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the State of Oklahoma in 2010.
During her career Aragon served two tours in the Pentagon – as Assistant to the Secretary of Air Force for Financial Management and as Assistant to the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Air Force for Manpower and Personnel. She was the senior Air National Guard officer responsible for military and civilian personnel, education, training and resource allocation.
The American Red Cross of Central Oklahoma YWCA, the Memorial Institute of Prevention of Terrorism, Integris Health Edmond, 4 Star Leadership for Tommy Franks, Folds of Honor, among others, have benefitted from her leadership.
Aragon’s awards and honors include the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force and Army Commendation. She has been named Oklahoma’s Woman of the Year by the Journal Record, Oklahoma Woman Veteran of the Year, and inducted into the Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame.
Dr. Parry, recipient of the Global Lifetime Achievement Award, received his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and has devoted his life to medicine.
“Dr. Parry is truly one of the pioneers in Medicine in the United States,” Pointer said. “Oklahoma is truly fortunate to have him focus his energies and expertise in the field of Urology.
“As one of the longest reigning chairs of Urology, OU and Oklahoma reaped the fruits of Parry’s labors,” she added. “His devotion to patients, doctors in training and the community he so loved make this lifetime achievement award all the more fitting.
“At our core, Sister Cities OKC International recognizes, celebrates, and magnifies the catalytic power of people-to-people interaction through mutual respect, understanding, and cooperation—one individual, one community at a time,” Pointer stated.
“Sister Cities International OKC recognizes private citizens, municipal officials, and business leaders for conducting long term programs of mutual benefit with our sister cities and promoting our mission to “Connect globally, thrive locally”.
“The 2022 Global Achievement Honorees have dedicated their lives to making the world a better place for each of us; from medicine, to law, philanthropy, and military service,” said Pointer.
“We owe each of these fine individuals a debt of gratitude,” Pointer continued. “Please join me on November 18th to celebrate the honorees and tell them how much we appreciate everything that they do.”
For more information, visit sistercities.org. | https://www.city-sentinel.com/arts_and_entertainment/sister-cities-international-oklahoma-city-honor-global-vision-award-winners/article_11692694-f62c-11ec-bf9b-7b351419bc1c.html | 2022-06-27T16:44:14Z | https://www.city-sentinel.com/arts_and_entertainment/sister-cities-international-oklahoma-city-honor-global-vision-award-winners/article_11692694-f62c-11ec-bf9b-7b351419bc1c.html | true | 1 |
NI Water to build new £4.8m wastewater facility at Ballyronan site.
NI Water is scheduled to commence a £4.8m programme of work this summer to provide Ballyronan with a modern new wastewater treatment facility.
The existing treatment works, which was constructed in the 1970s off the Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt will remain in operation while the new infrastructure is being installed at the same site.
Coalisland-based GEDA Construction has been appointed to carry out the 18-month contract which will see the implementation of a temporary working area adjacent to the site to facilitate construction works. Newry-based Water Solutions Ireland will carry out the extensive mechanical and electrical installation at the site, while Belfast-based RPS Group are providing technical support for the project.
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd said: “NI Water’s substantial £4.8m investment is good news for people who live in the Ballyronan area. The work, which is being undertaken by local companies, will include the installation of state-of-the-art, fully enclosed, treatment tanks, along with advanced electrical and mechanical systems to provide a robust wastewater treatment solution.
“This will support local development and help improve water quality in Lough Neagh delivering economic and environmental benefits for the local community for many years to come.”
NI Water Project Manager, Sean Milligan added: “Construction work at the site will get underway in full after the July holidays. In advance of that, GEDA will set up their working compound and carry out any necessary preliminary works.
“During the initial construction phase of the project, there will be increased construction traffic at the site and along the Ballyronan Road, as materials and new infrastructure are delivered and excavated spoil removed. There will be less construction traffic during the later mechanical and electrical fit out and commissioning of the plant.
The current wastewater treatment facility located at Ballyronan looking towards Lough Neagh.
“NI Water and GEDA look forward to working with the community and supporting local businesses as far as possible through the delivery of this essential new wastewater infrastructure. We assure you that we will strive to minimise any disruption and complete the work in the shortest timescale possible.”
This £4.8 million investment is an excellent example of what can be done when the necessary funding is in place.
NI Water’s capital funding for year 1 of our business plan was secured and the business looks forward to the necessary funding being put in place across the full six-year period to 2027.
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Steve Carell Says His Adult Children Jumped at the Chance to Attend Minions Premiere
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According to Steve Carell, no one is too old to enjoy Minions: The Rise of Gru!
The 59-year-old actor, who stars as the voice of Gru in the latest installment in the Despicable Me franchise, spoke to PEOPLE at Saturday's premiere of the film in Los Angeles, where he was joined by his wife Nancy and their two adult children, Elisabeth, 21, and John, 18.
"They're here today. These [movies] started when they were 4 and 7, and now they're 18 and 21," Carell said of his children.
Even though they're not kids anymore, Carell said it didn't take much convincing for Elisabeth and John to come to the premiere of the children's movie.
"I put it out to them like, 'Well, the premiere is this week, do you want to go?' And they were all over it, like not even a hesitation," the actor continued. "I think it's nostalgic at this point. They love the characters and they love the franchise. It's been a big part of our family."
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Aside from Carell and Pierre Coffin, Rise of Gru's voice cast includes Julie Andrews as Gru's mother, plus Alan Arkin as Wild Knuckles, who becomes a mentor of sorts for Gru.
The evil Vicious 6 consists of Taraji P. Henson as Belle Bottom, Jean-Claude Van Damme as Jean Clawed, Lucy Lawless as Nunchuck, Dolph Lundgren as Svengeance and Danny Trejo as Stronghold. Russell Brand and Michelle Yeoh also lend their voices to the animated film.
Additionally, the origin story's 1970s-inspired soundtrack comes from Grammy-winning music producer Jack Antonoff.
There have so far been three Despicable Me movies (in 2010, 2013 and 2017), plus the first Minions movie (in 2015).
Minions: The Rise of Gru hits theaters July 1. | https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/steve-carell-says-adult-children-162808605.html?src=rss | 2022-06-27T16:44:39Z | https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/steve-carell-says-adult-children-162808605.html?src=rss | false | 1 |
K12 (LRN) Soars 7.2%: Is Further Upside Left in the Stock?
K12 (LRN) shares rallied 7.2% in the last trading session to close at $36.99. This move can be attributable to notable volume with a higher number of shares being traded than in a typical session. This compares to the stock's 11.5% loss over the past four weeks.
Stride's stock is gaining from higher enrollment and cost-saving efforts. Persistent demand for online learning options has been benefiting Stride’s top line in recent times.Investments focused on improving user experience, enhancing teacher tools and strengthening student engagement also bode well.
This online education company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.63 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +152%. Revenues are expected to be $422.24 million, up 6.2% from the year-ago quarter.
While earnings and revenue growth expectations are important in evaluating the potential strength in a stock, empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
For K12, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days. And a stock's price usually doesn't keep moving higher in the absence of any trend in earnings estimate revisions. So, make sure to keep an eye on LRN going forward to see if this recent jump can turn into more strength down the road.
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K12 is a member of the Zacks Schools industry. One other stock in the same industry, Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC), finished the last trading session 5.3% higher at $6.37. LINC has returned 0.7% over the past month.
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WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court on Monday ruled for doctors who face criminal charges for overprescribing powerful pain medication in a case arising from the opioid addiction crisis.
Justice Stephen Breyer wrote for the court that prosecutors must prove that doctors knew they were illegally prescribing powerful pain drugs in violation of the federal Controlled Substances Act.
The ruling came as the U.S. has been seeing record numbers of drug overdose deaths, many from the highly lethal opioid fentanyl.
Evaluating the convictions of two doctors who are each facing more than two decades in prison, the justices ruled on a subject on which advocates for patients and doctors had urged the court to distinguish between criminal behavior and medical errors made in good faith.
It did so in the ruling. Prosecutors, Breyer wrote, “must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant knowingly or intentionally acted in an unauthorized manner.” The justices ruled unanimously for the doctors, though only six endorsed Breyer’s standard for conviction.
Fear of aggressive prosecution already has led doctors to avoid prescribing opioids “against their best medical judgment,” the National Pain Advocacy Center told the court in a written filing.
But the justices did not throw out the convictions of two doctors whose appeal was heard in February. Instead, it ordered federal appeals courts to take a new look at their cases.
The court ruled on appeals from Xiulu Ruan of Mobile, Alabama, and Shakeel Kahn, who practiced medicine in Ft. Mohave, Arizona, and Casper, Wyoming.
Ruan is serving a 21-year federal prison term. Kahn is in prison for up to 25 years. They will get another chance to argue that their convictions should be overturned.
Ruan and a partner, James Couch, were convicted of overprescribing medications at their Physicians Pain Specialists of Alabama clinic and a pharmacy.
Kahn was convicted of conspiracy to unlawfully distribute and dispense controlled substances resulting in death, including oxycodone, an opioid pain reliever, and fentanyl, a synthetic opioid.
Jessica Burch, of Lake Havasu City, Arizona, was a patient of Kahn’s who died from an overdose in 2015. | https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/politics/2022/06/27/justices-side-with-doctors-convicted-in-pain-pill-schemes/ | 2022-06-27T16:49:22Z | https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/politics/2022/06/27/justices-side-with-doctors-convicted-in-pain-pill-schemes/ | false | 16 |
"Full House" star Jodie Sweetin was pushed to the ground by police in California during an abortion rights protest on Saturday.
The LAPD said they were trying to stop protesters from marching on the 101 Freeway at the time.
At least one demonstrator was hit with a baton; in Sweetin's case, she was shoved to the ground from behind.
The actress rose and started chanting, "No justice, no peace."
Sweetin's publicist says her client will continue to protest because "We are not free until all of us are free."
Police officials say they would review the incident as a matter of policy and procedure. | https://www.wxyz.com/news/national/full-house-star-pushed-by-police-during-protest-in-california | 2022-06-27T16:49:45Z | https://www.wxyz.com/news/national/full-house-star-pushed-by-police-during-protest-in-california | true | null |
Chelsea continued to clear the house under Todd Boehly's ownership as news came out on Monday morning that Petr Cech would be leaving the club on the 30th of June.
According to The Telegraph's Matt Law, Boehly wanted Cech to stay, but the former player decided to leave his position as the Technical and Performance advisor.
Cech was brought into the club as a bridge between the board, fans and the players. Considering Roman Abramovich could not even enter the UK, it was important to have experienced figureheads. Now that the new ownership is more involved and experienced figures like Daniel Finkelstein and Barbara Charone are on the board, Cech's role loses its importance.
The addition of a Sporting Director will further diminish any responsibility that Cech previously held. Cech was appointed in 2019 and has been a calming presence over some very turbulent times at the club.
Listed below are four key contributions Cech has made over the last three years at the club.
#1 Helping Lampard and Chelsea through the transfer ban
Cech was brought in alongside Frank Lampard in 2019 as they both tried to navigate their first summer at the club in their new positions. Chelsea were under a transfer ban for the 2019-2020 season, and that meant that they had to rely on their returning loan players. Cech, alongside Lampard, helped bridge the gap between Cobham and the first-team squad.
Cech was often seen training with the goalkeepers and would travel to every game with the team. Lampard was only in his second season as a manager, and he needed all the help he could get. Cech was the perfect liaison between a trigger-happy owner and, at times, a difficult and stubborn board.
#2 Controlling the crowd during the European Super League fiasco
Another crowning moment during Cech's time in the role was his presence at the European Super League protests. The European Super League was a failed plot for the elite teams in Europe to break away from their respective leagues and make a league of their own. It was a badly thought out concept that led to widespread protests.
Chelsea were due to play Brighton & Hove Albion on the 20th of April 2021, and there was a large protest outside Stamford Bridge. Cech went over to the fans and told them that the club were working on pulling out of the league and that the fans needed to be patient.
The photo of the moment is now immortalized in Chelsea folklore.
Around 30 minutes later, the news began to filter in that Chelsea had pulled out, and it sent fans into pandemonium. Cech's statement to the fans and the general football public stopped the situation from blowing over. On the day football's future was at stake, Cech was a reassuring figure.
#3 Playing a key role in the signing of Edouard Mendy
Edouard Mendy was signed by Chelsea in 2020 as competition for Kepa Arizzabalaga, but it quickly became apparent who the better goalkeeper was. Mendy had a stunning debut season at Chelsea and was excellent in the Champions League as Thomas Tuchel and Co. went on to win the competition.
Mendy was scouted by Cech and Christopher Lollichon, the former goalkeeping coach. Mendy has been one of the rare unequivocal successes in recent transfer history for the west London club. Cech helped establish contact with Mendy and convinced the player that Chelsea were the right club for him (as per Sports Illustrated).
#4 Guiding the club through their most important transition in recent years
Cech's final and most impactful contribution was his key presence during Chelsea's sanctions and change in ownership. Cech himself was not involved in the negotiations with prospective owners, but alongside Thomas Tuchel, Emma Hayes, and Neil Bath, he helped navigate Cobham through a tough period.
Cech, along with both Tuchel and Hayes, was a figure who the media could talk to over the last few months. He leaves the club having helped transition it into a new and hopefully successful era. The former player was already a legend in the eyes of the fans, but after the last three years, his reputation has grown beyond that.
He will now be remembered by the Chelsea faithful as a professional and well-respected figure in football, on and off the pitch.
Where does Mane rank in Paul Merson's 5 greatest Liverpool signings of the Klopp era? Click here | https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/four-key-contributions-petr-cech-time-chelsea-technical-performance-advisor | 2022-06-27T16:51:40Z | https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/four-key-contributions-petr-cech-time-chelsea-technical-performance-advisor | true | 1 |
It’s no secret that living costs are rising in 2022, so it’s become more important than ever to ensure that the products and services you pay for offer good value for money.
That logic should apply to streaming services as much as it does to groceries and other daily essentials, though it’s worth remembering that numbers aren’t everything when it comes to entertainment platforms whose content offerings differ dramatically.
Take the best-value streaming service in 2022, for example. UK-based price comparison service Uswitch recently conducted a Global Streaming Index (opens in new tab) to determine which of the three biggest global platforms – Netflix, Prime Video and Disney Plus – offers subscribers the best cost-per-title value. And, while the results aren’t surprising, they do serve as a timely reminder that streaming services shouldn’t always be treated as like-for-like products.
Per Uswitch’s findings, Prime Video boasts the best cost-per-title value in most global markets – including the US, UK and Australia. In the US, for example, subscribers signed up to the platform’s monthly $8.99 membership can choose from almost 10,000 titles, with each movie and TV show worth, numerically-speaking, around $0.0009. Netflix, by comparison, offers its customers significantly fewer titles (just shy of 6000) for a significantly higher monthly fee (between $9.99 and $19.99 in the US).
Does that make Prime Video the best streaming service money can buy in 2022? Not by a long way. It goes without saying that the optional inclusion of extras like next-day delivery and Amazon Music (for a pricier monthly cost of $14.99 in the US) makes Amazon’s streamer an undeniably great value product, but the platform still can’t touch its entertainment-focused competitors for content quality or premium user interface (UI).
Despite boasting a handful of top-tier Prime Video shows like The Boys and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, the service hasn’t managed to establish a string of blockbuster franchises in quite the same way as Netflix or Disney Plus in recent years. And, while every streamer has its misfires, Prime Video’s vast library of B-movies and long-forgotten series make it particularly guilty of offering subscribers quantity over quality.
The platform’s menu system is a muddled mix of paid, free and add-on content, too, which can lead to confusion when you’re trying to figure out what’s actually included in your monthly plan.
Less is more...
The better question to ask, then, is which streaming service offers subscribers the largest portion of high-quality content in 2022? Naturally, that’s a subjective query – there’s no such thing as a universally-enjoyed movie or TV show – but review aggregators like Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb can give us a helpful indication of where quality (and therefore value) lies.
Recent research conducted by Self Financial (opens in new tab), for instance, revealed that the US version of Netflix currently offers almost three times as many titles scoring 8+ on IMDb as its nearest competitor, HBO Max (619 vs 230), while Apple TV Plus boasts the highest average IMDb score per title (7.08) of any streaming service.
Still, even with figures like these, it’s worth remembering that content libraries change all the time, with movies and TV shows coming and going on the likes of Netflix, Prime Video and Disney Plus on an almost weekly basis.
So, if you’re in the market for a new streaming subscription or are thinking of switching to another service, our advice is to check out the exclusive offerings on each platform before signing up or jumping ship. Unless you don’t care for content quality, cost-per-title figures are useless, and you’d be better served checking out our pick of each streamer’s best movies and TV shows (which you can find below) before making any subscription-shifting decisions: | https://www.techradar.com/sg/features/the-best-value-streaming-service-in-2022-still-cant-beat-netflix | 2022-06-27T16:53:50Z | https://www.techradar.com/sg/features/the-best-value-streaming-service-in-2022-still-cant-beat-netflix | false | 6 |
There were two more coronavirus deaths recorded over the weekend in Chichester.
A total of 337 people had died in the area when the UK coronavirus daily dashboard was updated on June 27 (Monday) – up from 335 on Friday.
They were among 23,207 deaths recorded across the South East.
The figures include anyone who died within 28 days of a positive test result for Covid-19, and whose usual residence was in Chichester.
Daily death counts are revised each day, with each case backdated to the actual date of death.
Figures reported on a Monday are likely to be lower as a result of a lag in reporting deaths over the weekend.
A total of 156,648 deaths were recorded throughout England by June 27 (Monday) – up from 156,564 on Friday. | https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-sussex/west-sussex/chichester/two-more-deaths-recorded-in-chichester-3747202 | 2022-06-27T16:55:32Z | https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-sussex/west-sussex/chichester/two-more-deaths-recorded-in-chichester-3747202 | false | null |
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Actress Caroline Danjuma Denies Age Falsification Allegations
Nollywood actress, Caroline Danjuma, has rubished claims om social media accusing her of falsified her age.
The accusation followed the celebration of Real Housewives of Lagos star’s 35th birthday.
The birthday event which took place over the weekend saw netizens slamming her claim of being 35.
To proved them wrong, Caroline Danjuma shared a family portrait on Instagram with a caption stating that she had no reason to falsify her age.
She said, “This is my mum who is in her 50s, so how in God’s name will I be 46?
“Yes, I am 35 years old and this will be (the) last time I will address this. I don’t need to be an old woman to achieve anything or be an actress. Success and luck comes to anyone when it is their time. Focus on making money.” | https://concise.ng/actress-caroline-danjuma-denies-age-falsification-allegations/ | 2022-06-27T17:05:10Z | https://concise.ng/actress-caroline-danjuma-denies-age-falsification-allegations/ | false | 1 |
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pharmavite LLC, makers of Nature Made® vitamins and a pioneer in the health and wellness industry, has announced plans to expand into the Columbus Region, investing more than $200 million and creating 225 new jobs. With this investment, Pharmavite will build a new 200,000 – 250,000-square-foot facility in New Albany, joining the Columbus Region's growing life science industry, which spans R&D, technology and manufacturing operations.
Pharmavite's facility will be located at 13312 Jug Street Road NW in New Albany, pending local approvals and site acquisition. Expanding into the Columbus Region will help the company add production capacity and enhance its Midwest and East Coast market service. The company is investing in the construction of the new facility, machinery and equipment, with production expected to start by the end of 2024.
"Pharmavite is excited to announce a major expansion into the Columbus Region, which is rapidly emerging as a leading national hub for science, innovation and technology companies," said Jeff Boutelle, CEO of Pharmavite. "As a proud Ohioan, I look forward to leading Pharmavite into this new era in which we will develop new reach and capabilities while striving to become an important part of the Columbus and New Albany communities."
Pharmavite manufactures its products in the United States. This marks the company's fourth manufacturing facility and the second investment outside the California-based company's home state. Founded in 1971, Pharmavite's last expansion took place in 2013 with a facility in Alabama which has grown to full capacity. The new facility will primarily produce products for its Nature Made & MegaFood brands. Nature Made is the leading national vitamin and supplement broadline brand, with 50 years of delivering high quality products that are backed by science and ranked as the #1 Pharmacist Recommended vitamin and supplement brand.
"As we continue to expand and strengthen our health and life science cluster, we're excited to welcome a leading company like Pharmavite to join the ecosystem," said Michael Loges, economic development manager at the City of New Albany. "Pharmavite's focus on wellness and nutrition align with New Albany's strengths and values, so we're excited to integrate them as partners in our business community and look forward to presenting this project to New Albany City Council."
From medical breakthroughs to cutting-edge technology, the Columbus Region is home to one of the most dynamic healthcare and life science industries in the country. In the last five years the Columbus Region has granted over 8,700 degrees in biology, biomedical science, chemistry and pharmacy, and The Ohio State University ranks in the top 10 nationally in Biological and Biomedical Science PhD completions – all contributing to a highly-educated and prepared talent pool. New Albany is located in Franklin County, which is home to an estimated 1,316,756 residents.
"Pharmavite is a California-based life science company that will now grow its national brands with talent from Ohio, making this the 43rd project from the nation's Coasts to choose to invest here since 2019!" said J.P. Nauseef, president and CEO of JobsOhio. "This investment brings a state-of-the-art facility and 225 new jobs that will support growing demand for Pharmavite's vitamin supplements throughout the Midwest and East Coast."
Pharmavite is a pioneer in the health and wellness industry, earning the trust of consumers, healthcare professionals and retailers by developing innovative vitamin and supplement solutions backed by science that adhere to strict manufacturing practices. Through its Nature Made®, EQUELLE®, MegaFood ®, Nurish by Nature Made® and Uqora brands, Pharmavite is dedicated to helping people live healthier, more vital lives. Based in California, Pharmavite is a subsidiary of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Visit www.pharmavite.com and follow us on LinkedIn for the latest news and information about Pharmavite and its brands.
New Albany, Ohio, is an aspirational, welcoming, and collaborative community of 11,000 residents located fifteen miles northeast of Columbus, Ohio's capital city, and ten miles from John Glenn Columbus International Airport. Recognized as the best city to live in Ohio and one of "America's Best 50 Cities to Live", New Albany is committed to ensuring its four community pillars – lifelong learning, arts and culture, health and wellness, and environmental sustainability – are reflected in its investments. New Albany is also home to one of the largest planned international business parks in the Midwest, featuring shovel-ready sites, triple-feed electric power, and fiber optic capabilities for companies of all sizes. Learn more at newalbanyohio.org or newalbanybusiness.org.
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Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.: Watson David O. (General Counsel) Sells 10,000 @ Avg Price: $44.51 (Form4)
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South Dakota GOP Gov. Kristi Noem on Sunday defended the state's ban of an FDA approved abortion pill — a method not specifically addressed by the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade.
In a contentious interview on CBS News' "Face The Nation," Noem insisted the state has every right to decide "how to handle the situation."
"It's something that should be under the supervision of a medical doctor and it is something in South Dakota that we've made sure happens that way at the state level," she said.
Noem argued though "certain protections" are guarded under the Constitution, "the rest of these items are left to the states, the 10th Amendment guarantees us that."
"What the Supreme Court said was that the Constitution does not give a woman the right to have an abortion," she asserted. "That means that in each state they will make the decision how they handle these situations … in South Dakota we've already had a bill passed ... on telemedicine abortions, that we don't believe it should be available, because it is a dangerous situation for those individuals without being medically supervised by a physician."
Pressed that the pill has approval of the Food and Drug Administration, Noem said the delivery should be under the supervision of a doctor.
"I brought a bill that would ban telemedicine abortions, which means a doctor of the internet or over the phone could prescribe an abortion for an individual because these are very dangerous medical procedures," she contended. "A woman is five times more likely to end up in an emergency room if they're utilizing this kind of method for an abortion. So, it's something that should be under the supervision of a medical doctor and it is something in South Dakota that we've made sure happens that way at the state level.
She also insisted it's a state's right to decide which drugs are going to be available to its residents.
"Many of those decisions are made at the state level, they absolutely are," she said. "That's what states do … there are certain protections that are guarded under the Constitution of the United States."
© 2022 Newsmax. All rights reserved. | https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/fda-abortion-pill-south-dakota-scotus/2022/06/26/id/1076147/ | 2022-06-27T17:14:09Z | https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/fda-abortion-pill-south-dakota-scotus/2022/06/26/id/1076147/ | true | 2 |
Frontier Airlines adds cash to sweeten offer for Spirit merger
Frontier Airlines on Friday added more cash and a larger breakup fee to its offer to buy Spirit Airlines, and the Spirit board repeated its preference for Frontier over a rival bid by JetBlue Airways.
Frontier added $2 per share to its previous offer, boosting it to $4.13 in cash plus 1.9126 shares of Frontier for each Spirit share.
The Denver-based airline also raised the amount it would pay Miramar, Florida-based Spirit if antitrust regulators stop the deal — from $250 million to $350 million — matching JetBlue's proposed breakup fee.
Spirit said that, given the sweetened terms, its board reiterated its unanimous recommendation that shareholders approve the Frontier offer at a special meeting next Thursday.
RELATED: Spirit should reject Frontier bid, advisers say
JetBlue said its proposal remains better than Frontier's with a higher value, more cash, "more certainty, and more regulatory protections."
Frontier's move was the latest gambit in a fight between Frontier and JetBlue to see who gets the nation's largest discount airline. On Monday, New York-based JetBlue raised its all-cash offer to $33.50 per share, or more than $3.6 billion.
At current value, JetBlue's proposal is worth more. JetBlue proposes to buy all Spirit shares and reconfigure the budget airline's planes into JetBlue's less-cramped layout.
Frontier's stock-and-cash offer would give Spirit shareholders 48.5% of the new, combined airline — which does not yet have a name. That means investors willing to hold the stock could come out ahead if the shares rise enough in price.
Spirit's board has cited another reason for favoring Frontier, which, like Spirit, is an ultra-low-cost carrier that charges rock-bottom fares but also many extra fees. Spirit has maintained that antitrust regulators are very unlikely to let JetBlue buy Spirit and remove its low fares from the market.
JetBlue disputes Spirit's conclusion. It bypassed Spirit's board and appealed directly to Spirit shareholders to reject the Frontier offer.
Frontier and JetBlue agree on one thing: Both say that buying Spirit would make them a stronger competitor to the nation's four leading airlines, American, Delta, United and Southwest. | https://www.q13fox.com/news/frontier-airlines-adds-cash-to-sweeten-offer-for-spirit-merger | 2022-06-27T17:15:11Z | https://www.q13fox.com/news/frontier-airlines-adds-cash-to-sweeten-offer-for-spirit-merger | true | 26 |
Largest Number of Students Selected in Point Foundation History for Scholarships and Support
LOS ANGELES, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This June, Point Foundation is breaking its own record for the most students they will support in the forthcoming academic year. Overall, Point plans to award 539 scholarships and grants in the 2022-23 academic year ahead. Of this cohort, there are 42 new Point Flagship Scholars, the four-year college and graduate school scholarship program, 80 new students in the Community College Scholarship Program, 106 BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Scholarship students, and another 101 students will receive short-term Opportunity Grants. These newly awarded students join 74 current Scholars in Point programming, and Point is planning to select an additional 274 BIPOC Scholarship students in 2023.
This cohort marks the first group of students who are part of Point's $1 million commitment to fight oppression. The commitment is an effort to combat hate legislation around the country through increased funds for students in fields such as law and political science, as well as filmmaking, the arts, education, and journalism. Eighteen students selected this summer will receive the earmarked funds to continue their education and efforts to advocate for LGBTQ rights and culture.
"While we were able to select more students than ever to receive essential support in higher ed, we also saw record-breaking need," said Margaux Cowden, Chief Program Officer at Point. "I'm so grateful for what we're able to accomplish in terms of student support, thanks to donor generosity. But it's clear we have even more opportunity to grow and help more LGBTQ students access and succeed in college."
This year's awards are made possible because of the generosity of lead supporters which include (in alphabetical order): Ascential Corp, CBRE, Coach Foundation Dream it Real, The Coca-Cola Foundation, Creative Artists Agency, Ernst & Young, FedEx, JCPenney, Lands' End, MacKenzie Scott, PGIM, Parametric, Synchrony Bank, Toyota, Victoria's Secret & Company, Wells Fargo, and more.
Point Foundation empowers promising LGBTQ students to achieve their full academic and leadership potential – despite the obstacles often put before them – to make a significant impact on society. Since 2002, Point has awarded more than 400 scholarships, making it the nation's largest scholarship-granting organization for LGBTQ students of merit. Point Foundation promotes change through scholarship funding, mentorship, leadership development and community service training.
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The July Fourth holiday weekend is a great opportunity to enjoy one of Missouri’s recreational opportunities or a backyard barbecue. Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds Missouri’s travelers to make smart choices for a safe July Fourth holiday.
Everyone should place safety at the top of their list when planning how to celebrate our nation’s freedoms. No matter how you decide to spend the long weekend, your smartest choice is to follow all Missouri traffic and boating laws.
During the 2021 counting period, seven people were killed and 532 injured in Missouri over the holiday in 1,139 traffic crashes. Over the 2021 July Fourth holiday, troopers arrested 80 people for driving while intoxicated. In 2021, there were 12 boating crashes, which included eight injuries and one fatality. One people drowned during last year’s July Fourth holiday. Troopers made nine boating while intoxicated arrests over last year’s July Fourth holiday weekend.
The 2022 counting period for the July Fourth holiday will be from 6 p.m., Friday, July 1, to 11:59 p.m., Monday, July 4, 2022.
The Highway Patrol will be participating in Operation C.A.R.E. (Crash Awareness & Reduction Effort) and Operation Dry Water over the July Fourth holiday weekend. Operation Dry Water specifically targets impaired vessel operators. All available troopers will be patrolling Missouri roadways and waterways to enforce traffic and boating laws, and offering assistance as needed.
Missouri’s boaters are asked to do their part by remaining alert for other boats and swimmers, and being courteous on the water. Never operate a vessel if you’ve consumed alcohol. Boaters need to be aware that it is illegal to discharge fireworks from a vessel. Leave all fireworks in a safe place on shore. Remember to share the waterway and use common sense, good judgment, and courtesy to ensure the safety of all. Life jackets save lives. Wear It!!
Anyone needing assistance or who witnesses criminal activity while traveling on Missouri’s roadways or waterways can contact the nearest Highway Patrol troop headquarters by calling the Patrol Emergency Report Line at 1-800-525-5555 or *55 on a cellular phone. Motorists may call 1-888-275-6636 to check for road construction along their travel route.
Too many people die in traffic crashes each year in Missouri. The choices you make when you’re behind the wheel matter. Make good choices, so you’ll never have to say, “If I could just go back …” | https://theraymorejournal.com/plan-a-safe-july-fourth-weekend/ | 2022-06-27T17:17:04Z | https://theraymorejournal.com/plan-a-safe-july-fourth-weekend/ | false | 1 |
Elvis Narrowly Beats Top Gun: Maverick for Top Spot at Weekend Box Office
Elvis managed to pull out a box office victory over Top Gun: Maverick in a tight race this weekend. Top Gun: Maverick, which previously spent two weeks atop the box office before Jurassic World Dominion stomped in. On the same weekend that it crossed $1 billion at the global box office, the Top Gun sequel soared back and competed for the top spot at the domestic box office, staying neck and neck with Elvis. However, with all sales counted, Elvis has managed to pull ahead. The film will take the top spot in its opening weekend, but just barely. Elvis earned $31.1 million in its first three days, while Top Gun: Maverick came in just behind with $29.6 million.
Elvis has done decently with fans and critics. According to the synopsis for the Elvis Presley biopic, "From his rise to fame to his unprecedented superstardom, rock 'n' roll icon Elvis Presley maintains a complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker, over the course of 20 years. Central to Presley's journey and happiness is one of the most influential people in his life -- Priscilla." The film stars Austin Butler as Elvis Presley and Tom Hanks as Elvis' manager, Colonel Tom Parker. It also stars Olivia DeJonge, Helen Thomson, Richard Roxburgh, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Xavier Samuel, David Wenham, Kodi Smit-McPhee, and Luke Bracey, and is directed by Baz Luhrmann.
Top Gun: Maverick has been called one of the best blockbusters in years. ComicBook.com's Spencer Perry awarded the film a 4.5-out-of-5 review score. He writes:
"Top Gun: Maverick is a movie that is satisfying on the narrative level, in a visual sense, and when accounting for what the movie is actually about. The film is the rare sequel that outdoes the original in every way, delivering the ultimate theatrical experience that will have audiences convinced they've just hit crossed Mach 5 themselves."
In Top Gun: Maverick, starring Tom Cruise, "After more than 30 years of service as one of the Navy's top aviators, Pete "Maverick" Mitchell is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. Training a detachment of graduates for a special assignment, Maverick must confront the ghosts of his past and his deepest fears, culminating in a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those who choose to fly it."
Elvis and Top Gun: Maverick are both playing in theaters now. | https://comicbook.com/movies/news/elvis-beats-top-gun-maverick-top-spot-at-weekend-box-office/ | 2022-06-27T17:24:38Z | https://comicbook.com/movies/news/elvis-beats-top-gun-maverick-top-spot-at-weekend-box-office/ | false | 1 |
Just when it looked like the Litchfield Blues had hit a winning stride, they hit a wall.
The Blues had won five of the last six games, including wins over some of the top teams in the North Star League, heading into a pair of weekend games, both of which they lost in convincing fashion.
They fell to Hutchinson 16-2 in a league game shortened to seven innings by the 10-run rule Friday at Optimist Park in Litchfield, then lost to the Cold Spring Rockies 15-5 in another abbreviated contest Saturday in Cold Spring.
Litchfield, 12-7 overall, will try to return to its winning ways today against Maple Lake. Game time is 7 p.m. at Optimist Park.
The Blues started last week with a 5-4 win over Buffalo June 22, a win that pushed their North Star League record to 10-2.
Avery Liestman earned the win on the mound with six solid innings pitched, giving up six hits and one run, while striking out 10. His only run allowed was a solo home run in the fifth inning.
Jack Ramthun threw two innings of relief, and Andrew Loch closed out the game throwing a 1-2-3 bottom of the seventh.
Litchfield collected 11 hits, getting three from Liestman and two each from Loch, Eric Hulterstrum, Jake Jones and Ben Alsleben. Hulterstrum also drove in two runs and had a double.
The close win over a rival that’s been tough to beat in the recent past on their own field might have seemed a good omen.
But the Hutchinson Huskies had something else in mind when they came to Optimist Park Friday.
Hutchinson unloaded a barrage of hits on a trio of Litchfield pitchers and got a standout pitching performance from John DeRock to beat the Blues 16-2.
Litchfield beat the Huskies 4-3 at Hutchinson in their second game of the season in mid-May, but it couldn’t replicate that success Friday.
DeRock held the Blues hitless until the bottom of the seventh, when Liestman broke through with a single. By then, Hutchinson had a 16-0 lead, and the two runs the Blues scored in the seventh meant little.
Dylan Koll took the loss on the mound for Litchfield, giving up eight runs and 10 hits over the first 3 1/3 innings. Alsleben and Ramthun pitched in relief, but didn’t have much more success, giving up three and five runs, respectively.
Brady Smith had Litchfield’s only other hit, a seventh-inning single.
The win allowed Hutchinson to move within a half-game of the second-place Blues in the North Star standings, as the Huskies improved to 9-3 and the Blues stand at 10-3.
Litchfield traveled to Cold Spring for a non-league contest Saturday, but the change of scenery didn’t do much to change the Blues’ luck.
Cold Spring Rockies, who finished with 13 hits, had an 8- lead after two innings. Litchfield closed the gap with a four-run third, but it was pretty much all Cold Spring from there.
Smith led the Blues with a 2-for-4 performance at the plate. Loch, Liestman, Carson Deal and Bennett Lecher added one hit each. | https://www.crowrivermedia.com/independentreview/news/sports/amateur-baseball-blues-drop-two-in-a-row/article_cbc7c926-f61f-11ec-8172-47ba619c858d.html | 2022-06-27T17:26:20Z | https://www.crowrivermedia.com/independentreview/news/sports/amateur-baseball-blues-drop-two-in-a-row/article_cbc7c926-f61f-11ec-8172-47ba619c858d.html | true | 1 |
F1 2022 Review
Verdict
F1 2022 marks a brilliant effort from EA and Codemasters to grapple with an all-new set of regulations. The driving feels responsive with an all-new physics engine that ekes out every ounce of realism in an incredibly detailed package. While Braking Point may be absent, F1 2022 is still jam-packed with a great set of modes and features that beginners and pros are sure to enjoy.
Pros
- Incredibly detailed graphics
- New handling model feels excellent
- F1 Life is a fun new feature
Cons
- Career mode has seen little changes
- No story mode
Availability
- UKRRP: £79.99
Key Features
- Platforms:Avaialble for Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, PC
- Release Date:1st July 2022 (full release)
- GenreRacing, simulation
Introduction
F1 2022 is the latest instalment in Codemasters’ yearly series of challenging racing games that put you in the driving seat of some of your favourite F1 drivers.
This year’s entry brings with it a whole raft of new features and improvements that seek to provide the most faithful recreation of an F1 season, packed with new regulations to deal with.
Keep reading on to see what I made of F1 2022.
Features and gameplay
- New 2022 regulations offer a redesigned physics engine
- F1 Life acts as a fun social hub
- Addition of supercars provides even more content
Unlike the humble jump from F1 2020 to F1 2021, the move to F1 2022 brings with it changes both on and off the track. It’s the first game to feature the all-new regulations which seek to shake up the racing pack and bring runaway teams back into line.
You now have the option to do manual race starts, including fine-tuning your car’s position and angle if you wish to get an edge going into turn one at a certain circuit. Pit stops have also been somewhat manualised too, with drive-ins now determined by how well you can time your button input to a countdown clock. If you’re too early or too late, your overall pit stop time is affected. There’s a lot more to think about with F1 2022, but getting it all right can make for an incredibly rewarding experience.
One of the largest scale changes here involves the adjustment of the F1 cars themselves to the all-new 2022 regulations. With it comes larger tyres, the addition of ‘ground effect’ aero and new wings. This, therefore, has changed the handling model and physics engine of F1 2022 compared to previous games. While there is still the traditional understeer on corner entry, for instance, these changes in aero mean that throttle input is a lot more important. Boot it out of corners like I do most of the time and you’ll end up spinning. Chaining together a clean and quick lap is now even more of an art form than it was before.
The notion of not being able to chuck cars into corners as with previous F1 games also extends into the way that the all-new supercars handle in F1 2022. That’s right, you’ll get access to a small but great selection of road cars alongside the full-blown track monsters. Each of them (including the McLaren Artura, Ferrari Roma and the Aston Martin DB11 V12) has their own handling characteristics, although I couldn’t help but feel they were a little too unforgiving with driver aids turned off. Maybe that’s more a reflection of my skill level as opposed to the game itself, though.
The supercars can be driven in either the game’s Time Trial mode or within a new mode called Pirelli Hot Laps. This gives you access to a range of scenarios in which you can drive supercars around the F1 circuits, ranging from Average Speed Zone (where you need to blitz a piece of track as quickly as you can) to my favourite Autocross, in which you drive through a set of gates in the quickest time possible. It’s a refreshing change of pace to an otherwise incredibly serious title, and can provide you with an extra game of skill if you so wish for it.
Career mode is back, and feeling as detailed and excellent as it has in the last few games. There’s the option for either a single or two-player career mode, as well as to play as a real world driver or create your own, alongside the clever My Team option which chucks you in at the deep end as both driver and team owner of a new F1 constructor.
I spent a fair few hours messing around with My Team, completing a few races of the first season to get a feel for the mode, and it’s the most detailed simulation I’ve played in a game in a long time. For the micromanagers out there, it’s a tricky balancing act between on-track performance and vying to keep all your departments happy and growing your team on and off the track. There is a bit of a learning curve if you haven’t played an F1 game before, but once you’ve learnt the basics, you’ll be up and running in no time at all.
When it comes to career mode, there is a notable absence in the form of Braking Point: the story mode first introduced in F1 2021. EA had tried story modes within sports games before, as FIFA’s The Journey proved. Braking Point is a sore miss for those who like a good story and are looking for the Drive To Survive-style narrative.
In addition to those on-track changes, the interface and menus of F1 2022 have received a shakeup, with this new title centred around the new F1 Life section. This is more of a customisable home for your avatar where you can choose everything from the supercar you have on display to all the trophies you’ve won.
It’s a fun little addition, and more customisation is always welcome, even if it has no real impact on the overall playing experience. If you want, you can even customise the clothes of your avatar with branded threads from the likes of Puma, Sparco and Beats. These items are unlocked via the Pitcoins in-game currency, of which you get a little bit when you boot up the game for the first time.
Racing games usually have an in-game currency to deal with. However, much like with the in-game currency in Gran Turismo 7, you can buy Pitcoins with actual money – it’s £7.99 for 11,000, which is the same rate as F1 2021.
Microtransactions haven’t gone down well in racing games before, as GT7 demonstrated earlier this year, and I just hope that these new EA-backed F1 titles don’t go the way that FIFA has. Of course, the Pitcoins are used to purchase cosmetic upgrades and don’t necessarily alter gameplay, but the precedent is there.
Alongside the large UI overhaul of F1 Life, F1 2022 has also brought with it some smaller quality of life improvements that offer an even more realistic experience. For instance, Sprint Races are now present as an option when structuring a race weekend, designed to mimic the inclusion of the format at three circuits as in real life: Imola, Interlagos and the Red Bull Ring in Austria.
Graphics
- Great overall detail
- Each track has its own nuances with great rendering
- Supercar interiors feel a little rushed
F1 2022 is an excellent-looking game. While it is the second entry in the title to bridge the gap between console generations, it looks incredibly polished. The different weather options act as an immense showcase of the game’s graphical prowess with sunny days looking incredibly bright and pleasing, while wet weather racing takes on a noticeably darker quality.
Each track features its own clever details, whether it’s Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium or the yachts docked in Monaco, and they’re all rendered in marvellous detail. Roadside scenery such as the crowds and medical trucks and tents add an extra layer to the simulation, and they too look detailed.
Interiors of the F1 and F2 look rather detailed with all the little knobs and buttons mapped out in impressive style, alongside vibrant liveries on the outside, too. In the case of the supercars however, I can’t help but feel they look a little cartoony at times, with the cockpits lacking some substance and detail. The exteriors look especially shiny, even in heavy rain, and feel more like they were designed for the first Test Drive Unlimited than F1 2022.
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Should you buy it?
You want an incredibly realistic experience: F1 2022 is arguably the most realistic title in the F1 series so far with its revamped physics engine and new regulations, so if it’s a true simulation you’re after, this is fantastic.
You want to experience a story mode: While F1 2022 is jam-packed with features, the lack of a story mode is a sore miss, and may leave some fans wanting more.
Final Thoughts
F1 2022 has arrived with both a lot of fanfare and a shedload of new and exciting features. It has delivered, offering a captivating experience that’s sure to please both beginners and hardcore sim racers alike.
There’s definitely a lot to love about F1 2022, whether it’s the revamped physics engine and clever AI, or the incredible levels of detail on tracks and in the cockpit. The inclusion of F1 Life as a main social hub is an interesting move and adds a new arcade-type dynamic to what is traditionally more of a sim title, while the addition of supercars adds a fun element alongside staples such as race weekends and a practically unchanged career mode.
It’s really the little things that make F1 2022 such a great game with little flecks of extra realism added to a tried-and-tested formula and while it isn’t perfect, it’s definitely a shining entry.
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Procyon Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of iShares Russell Mid-Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:IWR – Get Rating) by 2.9% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 24,213 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 684 shares during the period. Procyon Advisors LLC’s holdings in iShares Russell Mid-Cap ETF were worth $1,890,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of IWR. Bank of America Corp DE raised its stake in shares of iShares Russell Mid-Cap ETF by 6.4% during the 4th quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 57,826,779 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,800,201,000 after buying an additional 3,460,482 shares during the last quarter. Wells Fargo & Company MN raised its position in iShares Russell Mid-Cap ETF by 2.8% during the fourth quarter. Wells Fargo & Company MN now owns 35,406,875 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,939,124,000 after acquiring an additional 962,918 shares in the last quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted its position in iShares Russell Mid-Cap ETF by 0.7% in the 4th quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 11,873,582 shares of the company’s stock worth $985,625,000 after purchasing an additional 86,741 shares in the last quarter. Northern Trust Corp grew its stake in shares of iShares Russell Mid-Cap ETF by 6.0% during the 4th quarter. Northern Trust Corp now owns 9,076,044 shares of the company’s stock worth $753,402,000 after purchasing an additional 517,258 shares during the period. Finally, Envestnet Asset Management Inc. lifted its stake in shares of iShares Russell Mid-Cap ETF by 5.3% in the 4th quarter. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. now owns 7,839,406 shares of the company’s stock valued at $650,749,000 after purchasing an additional 396,259 shares during the period.
IWR traded up $0.16 on Monday, reaching $67.04. The stock had a trading volume of 29,366 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,297,834. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $70.29 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $75.16. iShares Russell Mid-Cap ETF has a 12-month low of $62.28 and a 12-month high of $85.54.
iShares Russell Mid-Cap ETF (the Fund), formerly iShares Russell Midcap Index Fund, is an exchange-traded fund (ETF). The Fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the Russell Midcap Index (the Index). The Index measures the performance of the mid-capitalization sector of the United States equity market.
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Fabrizio Romano: Manchester United and Barcelona Hold New Direct Contact As Frenkie De Jong Deal Gets Closer
Manchester United have reportedly had new direct contact with Barcelona on Monday as the two clubs get closer on agreeing a deal for United priority target, Frenkie De Jong according to Fabrizio Romano.
United and Barcelona have been in official talks and direct contact over the transfer of De Jong and have now held new contact over the fee for the deal.
United have been pushing to complete the deal to be able to get Erik Ten Hag his top priority target in the summer transfer window.
De Jong would be come a key part of Ten Hag's new look United team ahead of a busy summer rebuild.
The Dutch midfielder is open to a move to Old Trafford to reunite with Ten Hag after feeling pushed away by Barcelona.
The Spanish club are having to make a number of tough decisions to protect their financial situation in accordance with FFP rules.
According to a new reported provided by transfer specialist, Romano;
"Manchester United had a new direct contact today for Frenkie de Jong deal.
After €65m new verbal bid, Barça ask for €85/86m fee. The agreement is finally getting closer as clubs are in talks about add-ons to reach €85m full package. Work in progress between clubs."
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Janet Louise Gerhart passed away peacefully and went to her heavenly home on June 24, 2022 at age 80.
Janet was born August 3, 1941 to Chalmer and Grace Snyder. She graduated from Union High School in 1959. Her final resting place will be at the Pavonia (Milton) Cemetery in Mansfield, OH near her old stomping grounds where she loved to play as a child.
Janet lived a full life devoted to God and her family. Her greatest joy was spending time with her kids and grandkids. She was a member of Diamond Hill Cathedral Church for over 40 years, where she met many of her dear friends. She enjoyed acting in various roles in the dinner theater presentations at church, as well as working in the Bible Museum. She often sent cards to those who needed encouragement and would persuade as many people as possible to sign and send cards along with her.
Janet worked for several years at The Bookery where she had the privilege of helping countless people pick out a bible to read and cherish. She also enjoyed writing poetry and often included an original poem with her birthday cards for others.
The matriarch of a very large family, Janet was deeply loved and honored. She is survived by her brother, Donnie, her children, Jeff (Robin) Gerhart, Greg (Tina) Gerhart, Julie (Tom) Murphy-Theodore, and Cindy (Keith) Strickler, her grandchildren, Adam (Abby), Maggie (Dan), Kamin (Kristy), Jateona, Laurale (Daniel), Soren, Brennan, and Sarah. Surviving great-grandchildren are Grace, Mckenzie, Alexis, Jake, Audrey, Nate, Elijah, Miliah, Khloe, Adalynn, and Sophia. She is also survived by Phyliss Rhodes, her best friend of 74 years, nieces & nephews who were dear to her, and many close friends and pastors.
Janet joins her parents, her brothers and sisters, Roma, Shirley, Dan & Don, and her grandson, Aaron Gerhart in heaven.
There will be a memorial service to celebrate her life on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at Diamond Hill Cathedral Church, 500 Tingley Avenue, Mansfield. Visitation for family and friends will begin at 1:00 p.m. Service will begin at 2:00 p.m. Following the memorial will be a brief graveside service at Pavonia Cemetery, 1945 Pavonia West Rd, Mansfield. A meal provided by Diamond Hill Cathedral will be held at 500 Tingley Ave after the graveside service. The family requests “yella” (yellow) flowers for those who will be sending floral arrangements.
“Surely Your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.” ~Psalm 23:6
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Ex-Minneapolis officer who killed 911 caller leaves prison
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A former Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot an unarmed woman who called 911 to report a possible sexual assault in the alley behind her home was released from prison on parole Monday, months after his murder conviction was overturned and he was resentenced on a lesser charge.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections website said Mohamed Noor, 36, was placed under the supervision of Hennepin County Community Corrections. He was freed 18 days shy of the fifth anniversary of the July 15, 2017, fatal shooting of Justine Ruszczyk Damond, a 40-year-old dual U.S.-Australian citizen and yoga teacher who was engaged to be married.
Corrections Department spokesman Nicholas Kimball confirmed that Noor was released Monday morning. He said he couldn’t confirm where Noor will be living, but that released offenders are generally supervised by the county where they live. He said Noor was held in North Dakota for most of his sentence and had no disciplinary issues in prison.
Noor’s attorney, Thomas Plunkett, did not immediately return a call seeking comment. On Friday he said he wanted to respect Noor’s privacy.
Noor was initially convicted of third-degree murder and manslaughter, but last year the Minnesota Supreme Court tossed out his murder conviction and 12 1/2-year sentence, saying that charge didn’t apply to the case. He was resentenced to four years and nine months on the manslaughter charge.
In Minnesota, it’s presumed that a defendant with good behavior will serve two-thirds of a sentence in prison and the rest on parole. Noor will be on supervised release until Jan. 24, 2024.
Damond’s stepmother, Maryan Heffernan, said in a phone interview Friday that the timing of Noor’s release — so close to the anniversary of Damond’s death — was painful.
“We’re very disappointed. But we’re not surprised. We’ve been watching events in Minneapolis from miles away and we’re still bewildered about the charge being dropped and we’re still bewildered about the culture of the Minneapolis Police Department,” Heffernan said.
Noor testified in 2019 that he and his partner were driving slowly in an alley when a loud bang on their police SUV made him fear for their lives. He said a woman appeared at the partner’s driver’s side window and raised her right arm before he fired a shot from the passenger seat to stop what he thought was a threat.
Noor, who is Somali American, was believed to be the first Minnesota officer convicted of murder for an on-duty shooting. Since Noor’s conviction, former Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin, who is white, was convicted of murder in the May 2020 killing of George Floyd, a Black man who was pinned to the pavement under Chauvin’s knee. After Noor’s conviction, Minneapolis agreed to pay $20 million to Damond’s family.
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 27 (ANI): Mallika Sherawat and Rajat Kapoor-starrer 'RK' has got a release date. It will be out on July 22.
Written and directed by Rajat Kapoor, 'RK'/'Rkay' is touted as a "quirky comedy."
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The film tells the tale of an anxious director (RK) who has finished shooting his new film, but things are not looking very bright at the edit table. He has an impending sense of doom. As luck would have it, his worst nightmare comes true when he gets a disturbing phone call from the editing room saying the protagonist of the film jumped out off the screen, wresting control of the movie's plot.
Talking more about the film, Rajat Kapoor said, " Rk/Rkay is an idea that had been with me for the last 10 years almost. Slowly it evolved to find its present form. It's a mad film.. and I mean that in the best possible meaning of mad.It is unconventional, it is wacky and fun and has a distinct taste. Can't wait to share this with our audience.."
The film produced by Priyanshi Films (Priyam Srivastava and Harshita Karkare)also stars Kubbra Sait, Ranvir Shorey, Manu Rishi Chadha, Chandrachoor Rai, Abhijeet Deshpande, Abhishek Sharrma, Grace Girdhar, and Vaishali Malhara in key roles. The film has already been screened and appreciated at several international festivals including Shanghai international film festival, River to River festival in Florence, Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, Austin Film Festival and Pune International Film Festival. (ANI)
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New Delhi, Jun 27 (PTI) Soon after the arrest of Alt News co-founder Mohammad Zubair, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said arresting one voice of truth will only give rise to a thousand more.
Zubair was arrested by the Delhi Police on Monday for allegedly hurting religious sentiments through one of his tweets, officials said.
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Gandhi alleged that every person exposing BJP's hate and bigotry is a threat to the party, while noting that truth will prevail.
"Every person exposing BJP's hate, bigotry and lies is a threat to them. Arresting one voice of truth will only give rise to a thousand more," he said on Twitter.
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"Truth always triumphs over tyranny," the former Congress chief said, using the hashtag "#DaroMat".
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh also extended his support to the arrested journalist.
"Altnews & @zoo_bear have been in the forefront of exposing the bogus claims of the Vishguru, who has struck back with a vengeance characteristic of him. Delhi Police, reporting to the Union Home Minister, has long lost any pretensions of professionalism and independence," he tweeted.
Congress whip in Lok Sabha Manickam Tagore demanded an immediate release of the journalist.
"After 2014, India's few fact-checking services, especially @AltNews, perform an important service in our post-truth political environment rife with disinformation and lies," he said.
"They debunk falsehoods whoever perpetrates them. Now it's Co founder arrested by Delhi police under Shah. To arrest @zoo_bear is a blunder by DelhiPolice. He should be released immediately," he tweeted.
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Preston have signed their second goalkeeper in the space of seven days with David Cornell arriving on a two-year deal.
The 31-year-old, who made 30 appearances in the Sky Bet Championship for Peterborough last season, moves to Deepdale following Freddie Woodman’s switch from Newcastle.
“I’m really excited to be here and have the opportunity to pull this shirt on and fingers crossed it’s a successful time,” Cornell told the Preston website.
“I spoke to the manager a few weeks ago and the feeling he gave me about the club and the direction he wanted to go in, it was a no-brainer really after we spoke.
“Even looking in from the outside, it looks a great place to be and I’m looking forward to being here.”
Former Wales Under-21 international Cornell began his career at local club Swansea and had spells at Oldham, Northampton and Ipswich before joining Peterborough last summer.
Preston manager Ryan Lowe said: “When you get someone of Freddie Woodman’s quality, you’re looking for that little bit more experience in Dai.
“He’s been around the block in all different divisions. He’s a fantastic lad, he knows his position and knows what he’s got to do.
“He’s got to push Freddie all the way, and when I met Dai he was perfect for that.”
Preston have also confirmed that defender Josh Earl’s contract has been terminated by mutual consent.
Earl, 23, made 74 appearances for the Lilywhites and has now joined League One side Fleetwood on a two-year deal.
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TOKYO (AP) — Japanese referee Yoshimi Yamashita agrees with Pelé or whoever it was decades ago that first described soccer as the “beautiful game.”
Yamashita is one of three women picked by FIFA to be referees at the men’s World Cup in Qatar, which opens on Nov. 21. It’s the first time a woman will be in charge on soccer’s largest stage.
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TOKYO (AP) — Japanese referee Yoshimi Yamashita agrees with Pelé or whoever it was decades ago that first described soccer as the “beautiful game.”
Yamashita is one of three women picked by FIFA to be referees at the men’s World Cup in Qatar, which opens on Nov. 21. It’s the first time a woman will be in charge on soccer’s largest stage.
She sees her job this way: Let the game shine, as it should.
“One of the big goals as a referee is to bring out the the attractiveness of soccer,” she said Monday in Tokyo in an interview with the Associated Press. “I do my best for that, and I will do what I should at that time toward that end. So if I need to communicate with the players, I will do that. If I need to show a card, I will show a card. Rather than control, I’m thinking about what to do toward the big goal of bringing out the appeal of soccer.”
Stephanie Frappart of France and Salima Mukansanga of Rwanda are the other women who were selected. There are 36 referees in total. FIFA has also named three female assistant referees in a pool of 69: Neuza Back of Brazil, Karen Diaz Medina of Mexico, and Kathryn Nesbitt of the United States.
Though it’s likely all three will be in charge of games, it’s not a given. They would also be used as so-called “fourth referees” on the sidelines. However, they cannot be used as assistants.
“Each match official will be carefully monitored in the next months with a final assessment on technical, physical and medical aspects to be made shortly before the World Cup,” Massimo Busacca, FIFA’s director of refereeing, said in a statement.
Yamashita’s selection puts the focus on Japan’s low ranking on most measures of equal pay for women, and in global studies of gender equality.
Only 14.3% of the seats in Japan’s national legislature are held by women — 152nd of 190 countries in a study published several months ago by the U.S. Congressional Research Service. Another study on the gender pay gap placed Japan 120th of 156 countries.
“I would be very happy if women could play an active role in sports in this way, and if sports and especially soccer could lead this,” Yamashita said. “In Japan, there is still a long way to go in the world of soccer (regarding participation of women), so it would be great if this could connect to promotion of female participation in different ways, not only in soccer or in sports.”
Women’s soccer has led the way in Japan. Japanese women won the 2011 women’s World Cup, were runners-up in 2015, and have been been consistently among the game’s elite teams.
Yamashita went through a workout on Monday just outside Tokyo, sweltering in temperatures that reached 35 C (95 F). She laughed when she was reminded that games in Qatar — located on a tip of the Arabian Peninsula — will be much cooler, being played in the Northern Hemisphere winter and in air-conditioned stadiums.
Yamashita seemed relaxed during the interview, removed from the obvious pressure. She has been a referee in Japan’s men’s J League, and has also been in charge of the Asian equivalent of the men’s Champions League. She also handled matches during last year’s Tokyo Olympics.
“Of course, I think the pressure is huge,” she said, “and I think I have a lot of responsibility. But I am really happy to take this duty and pressure, so I try to take it positively and I try to be happy.”
She described the excitement of leaving the waiting room just before a match.
“I guess it cheers me up in that moment. I feel like that’s when I switch gears the most,” she said.
She said the difference in the men’s and women’s game was, of course, speed. But not simply that some men might run faster.
“It’s the speed, but not just the players’ speed,” she said. “Not the ball speed. It’s just the game speed. It means for me I have to make quicker decisions — more speed.”
Yamashita conducted most of the interview in Japanese, but said she would use English and “facial gestures, body gestures” when communicating with players in Qatar.
“Usually when I give a card, I say nothing,” she said, shifting to English. “But when I give a warning, I just tell them I’m not happy. They understand.”
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Global Offshore Surface Buoys Market 2022 Industry Development and Growth Forecast to 2028
Offshore Surface Buoys report provides a comprehensive overview of the market along with the revenue and revenue growth, trends, segment size, and innovations.
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This year, NPR Music is celebrating Black Music Month with an array of brand new Tiny Desk concerts — both from home and from behind our beloved Desk. Together, these artists represent the past, present and future of Black music. This month of carefully curated shows is a celebration of Black artists expressing themselves in ways we've never seen before, and of the Tiny Desk's unique way of showcasing that talent.
Mezzo-soprano J'Nai Bridges is a rising star who recently won a Grammy Award and other accolades too long to list here. We're glad she accepted our invitation to record this Tiny Desk (home) concert, which features Damien Sneed on piano, Nolan Nwachukwu on bass and Christian Xavier McClendon McGhee on drums. She opens with "Habanera" from Carmen by Georges Bizet, a character she calls "one of the strongest women in all of opera." She also performs "Prayer" by Carlos Simon, a close collaborator, and "Heaven" by Duke Ellington, before closing out her set with the hymn "His Eye Is on the Sparrow."
In a message to the Tiny Desk team, she wrote: "I remember NPR's Tiny Desk series premiering and thinking how refreshingly authentic and intimate these performances were. I often had dreams of performing here, but admittedly, I didn't think it was possible for opera singers to effectively express themselves in this way. I was wrong."
Bridges loves to sing opera but has also discovered that she holds many different voices within herself, which comes across in her wide-ranging set. "When I meet people and tell them I'm an opera singer, it's almost always met with surprise, enthusiasm, and curiosity about what led me to this career," she writes. "My upbringing — singing in the church — helped me discover other aspects of my voice, and then when I was exposed to opera it immediately opened a world of possibility. The voice is not limited to skin color, but it took me seeing someone who looked like me to realize that I too can sing opera."
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Washington, Jun 27 (AP) General Electric Chairman and CEO Larry Culp is taking on the additional role as the top executive at the company's aviation business.
Culp eight months ago engineered the break up of the conglomerate in which it would spin off its health care and energy divisions, with the aviation wing remaining under the control of GE.
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GE said Monday that aviation's current CEO, John Slattery, will become executive vice president and chief commercial officer of the business.
The Boston company had begun to carve off pieces of itself not long after the financial crisis in 2008, and those efforts accelerated when Culp took over in 2018.
Also on Monday, GE said Russell Stokes, currently senior vice president of GE and president & CEO of GE Aviation Services, is being named CEO of Commercial Engines and Services.
Shane Wright, chief financial officer and chief operating officer of the aviation business, is retiring. Wright will be succeeded in the CFO post by Rahul Ghai, who is currently executive vice president and CFO of Otis Worldwide.
GE laid out a timetable in which it would complete the spinoff of its healthcare sector by early next year, and it's power division in 2024. (AP)
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(The Hill) — The House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol announced a last-minute hearing for Tuesday after previously saying it would pause its series of meetings until July.
An advisory sent Monday said they would convene to “present recently obtained evidence” but provided no other details.
The committee last week said they would pause their hearings for two weeks given a wealth of new evidence.
“We’ve taken in some additional information that’s going to require additional work. So rather than present hearings that have not been the quality of the hearings in the past we made a decision to just move into sometime in July,” Chair Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) told reporters last Wednesday.
The shift in schedule comes after what committee member Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) called “a deluge of new evidence.”
The panel’s investigators on Thursday sat for two hours with British filmmaker Alex Holder, who was subpoenaed and asked to turn over video relating to his documentary about the Trumps, including interviews with President DonaldTrump, his adult children and Vice President Mike Pence.
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BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A man using a walker to make his way along a major roadway in Anne Arundel County is dead after a vehicle struck him and fled the area, according to authorities.
County officers investigated a report of a hit and run crash near the intersection of Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard and MD Route 10 around 2 a.m. on Saturday, according to the Anne Arundel County Police Department.
A passerby had noticed someone lying on the roadway and called 911, police said.
Officers found the man on the road in the southbound section of Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard. They noticed that he was wearing dark, non-reflective clothing, according to authorities.
It is unknown how long he was laying on the road before the passerby saw him, police said.
Officers do not know which way the driver of the striking vehicle drove following the collision.
Anne Arundel County Fire Department paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene, he said.
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Industry Coach Tom Ferry Headlines Event
FRISCO, Texas, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JPAR® – Real Estate, America's #1 fastest-growing, 100% commission brokerage, today announced details of its stable growth and profitability initiative focused on providing agents with highly-valued tools and resources to confidently navigate the real estate market over the next 12 months. Tom Ferry showcased, "The Shifting Market Playbook," event and spoke to over 1,000 JPAR® - Real Estate professionals.
"We are very excited to share the playbook and prepare our agents for the year ahead," said Mark Johnson, President, JPAR® – Real Estate. "Our initiative focuses on teaching our agents how they may achieve stable growth and profitability in a changing market. As an independent, privately-owned company, we can make decisions for the long term without the pressures of Wall Street. This financial flexibility enables us to focus on providing the tools, tactics and technology necessary for JPAR® brokers and sales associates to navigate the shifting market while keeping more money in their pockets," stated Johnson.
The coaching and thought leadership event covered essential methods to generate business during a shifting market, including:
- Five (5) slides every agent must have to educate buyers, sellers, and investors
- Seven (7) plays every top agent runs to drive real results
- Eight (8) referral strategies to generate more listings
JPAR® – Real Estate has developed a 'Shifting Market Playbook' space inside of their cloud-based, OneStop HUB, enabling agents with instant, real-time access to highly-valued resources and tools to confidently navigate a shifting real estate market.
"We are hyper-focused on mentoring and empowering our associates to build and sustain their businesses," said Shannon Ashkinos, Vice President of Connections and Career Services. "JPAR® was founded by top producers for top producers. Our goal is to continuously empower JPAR® sales professionals to stay on the leading edge through industry-leading coaching and training.
About JPAR® - Real Estate: JPAR® - Real Estate and JPAR® Franchising is a full-service real estate brokerage and franchise platform offering a highly competitive transaction fee-based model and agent-centric culture. The JPAR® platform provides agents 7 day-per-week broker support, physical office locations, a comprehensive tech stack and open architecture, physical office locations, marketing, lead generation, training, coaching, mentoring and agent health care. The company boasts more than 3,300 agents operating in 65 offices across 26 states and closes more than $8B annually in sales volume.
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INDIANAPOLIS, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) has declared a dividend for the third quarter of 2022 of $0.98 per share on outstanding common stock.
The dividend is payable on Sept. 9, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business on Aug. 15, 2022.
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Education is no longer a service, it is an industry: IGNOU
With education becoming an industry the teaching which was considered to be a mission, has now become a profession. That is the paradigm shift
With the Union Cabinet clearing the National Education Policy, education has now become an industry. There is going to be a paradigm shift from quantity to quality. "NEP 2020 is going to change the landscape of Indian education drastically and will transform it from being a service sector to industry said Dr K Ramesh, Regional Director, IGNOU Hyderabad, in an exclusive interview The Hans India.
Dr Ramesh said IGNOU, the World's largest open university, has seen record number of enrolments since the outbreak of pandemic. He said NEP will not only support students of the coming generations but also help teachers with Professional Standards of Education which would deal with their service matters, training abilities and their upgradation skills of the use of technology. The policy has given equal weightage to all the streams of education and not just social sciences, he said.
Explaining the policy highlights, Dr Ramesh said NEP, 2020 holds multiple new options such as Dual-Degree, Technical Education and Skill Training. But then how would it cater to the streams of education like pharmaceuticals or engineering? Such doubts are there among the students.
Recalling the recommendations of the past commissions that were appointed by successive governments right from 1948 headed by Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the Mudaliar commission 1953, Kothari Commission 1964 and the Education Policy 1986, he said they emphasised on quantity while NEP talks of quality.
The NEP 2020 has brought such a global pace where we will be able to compete with those countries which are industrially advanced."
The IGNOU Hyderabad Regional Director allayed fears that NEP 2020 would put additional pressure on students. He said that NEP 2020 on the other hand will help serious learners, those who want to develop professionalism and build a "serious career.
"Initially we may feel that pursuing dual-degrees is burdensome but the second degree or course which the learners are choosing is allied with their field and will fetch them better opportunities to enter into the (job) market. So, I don't subscribe to the idea that students are afraid of the dual degree. Moreover, it is not compulsory. They can be taken up if one wants to progress faster in life," he said.
Dr Ramesh also said that over the years, vocational training and open school learning has picked up popularity amongst learners due to the sudden shift towards long-distance education. Institutions like IGNOU have already incorporated the salient features of the NEP, he said.
The Government of India has given one project to develop an awareness programme across the 15-lakh teaching community of India… We are moving from Open and Distance learning to Open and Online learning. In the years to come, we are going to emerge as a virtual university," Dr Ramesh added.
IGNOU, he said was bracing for multiple activities such as outreach programs and has entered into an agreement with the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship where the institute has developed a programme namely B.A in Vocational Skills. The institute has already received the MoU with ITI players, Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra (PMKKs), and Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) from all over the country to open work centres in collaboration with IGNOUs.
He said IGNOU already had provisions of pursuing a certificate course while being enrolled in a full-time course. They also introduced the Choice Based Credit System and developed 34 learning programmes online and launched 60 to 70 new programmes and popularised academic courses via social media. IGNOU is also holding academic counselling sessions through Facebook Live and YouTube Channels. With education becoming an industry the teaching which was considered to be a mission, has now become a profession. That is the paradigm shift," Dr Ramesh explained. | https://www.thehansindia.com/hans/young-hans/education-is-no-longer-a-service-it-is-an-industry-ignou-750783 | 2022-06-27T17:57:50Z | https://www.thehansindia.com/hans/young-hans/education-is-no-longer-a-service-it-is-an-industry-ignou-750783 | true | 1 |
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- Report: Lakers are only team eyeing Kyrie Irving in sign-and-trade, but Nets aren’t believed to have interest in available deals
- Report: Sources ‘very’ close to the situation ‘strongly’ believe Kyrie Irving is trying to make his way to the Lakers
- Draymond Green says he and LeBron James had a phone call and talked about how crazy it is to go from 3 championship rings to 4
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Report: Lakers are only team eyeing Kyrie Irving in sign-and-trade, but Nets aren’t believed to have interest in available deals
- Updated: June 27, 2022
The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly the only team that’s seeking to acquire Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving in a sign-and-trade, but the Nets apparently don’t have interest in any available Lakers packages.
ESPN Sources: Outside of the Lakers, there are currently no known teams planning pursuit of sign-and-trades for Nets G Kyrie Irving. No sign-and-trades can be formally discussed until after 6 PM on Thursday. Brooklyn isn't believed to have interest in available Lakers packages.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 27, 2022
Irving’s future as a member of the Nets remains up in the air, given the lack of progress regarding a contract extension with the team.
That’s led to the prospect of the 30-year-old Irving heading elsewhere, though the reluctance on the part of other teams appears to focus on a variety of factors.
Among the major concerns about Irving is his injury history as well as his controversial stance against taking the COVID-19 vaccine. In addition, he has a player option for just about $37 million for the 2022-23 season.
That adamant stance by Irving resulted in him seeing action in only 29 regular season games and four playoff games this past season.
Signing Irving to a new deal means making a large investment in a player who has only played in 103 regular season contests during his three years with the Nets.
The Lakers don’t appear to be concerned about such drawbacks after missing the playoffs this past season. When they acquired guard Russell Westbrook last year, he was seen as a key piece of a lineup that could contend for a championship.
Instead, chemistry issues involving Westbrook as well as key injuries led to an incredibly disappointing year that the Lakers don’t want to repeat.
Irving and LeBron James have a history together with the Cleveland Cavaliers. In 2016, the duo paced the Cavaliers to a stunning comeback in the NBA Finals to win the franchise’s only championship.
The Lakers would like to experience a similar situation, but unless they find a better way to entice the Nets, obtaining Irving doesn’t appear to be a likely event. | https://lakersdaily.com/report-lakers-are-only-team-eyeing-kyrie-irving-in-sign-and-trade-but-nets-arent-believed-to-have-interest-in-available-packages/ | 2022-06-27T18:01:57Z | https://lakersdaily.com/report-lakers-are-only-team-eyeing-kyrie-irving-in-sign-and-trade-but-nets-arent-believed-to-have-interest-in-available-packages/ | false | 1 |
Alphonse Areola spent last season on loan at West Ham; Hammers have paid £7.75m; the club see this as a fantastic deal as other clubs - including Newcastle - were interested
Monday 27 June 2022 18:00, UK
West Ham have completed the permanent transfer of Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Alphonse Areola on a five-year contract.
Areola joined on loan last summer with West Ham holding an option to buy - an option they have taken up with £7.75m the fee being paid to PSG.
The 29-year-old joins the Hammers on a five-year contract until the summer of 2027, with a further one-year option.
"I feel good, I feel great, I'm happy to sign and happy to stay here permanently and I can't wait to start to train and to do the job," said Areola.
"The main thing is that I felt the love of the supporters last season. Something for me that is really important is to feel that I'm loved. I know that I have to do my job and to do everything to make them happy, and obviously also the team, my team-mates, the staff and Xavi Valero as well. The vibe of last season was great, so I just wanted to do everything to stay here.
"I feel comfortable, I feel like when I'm signing in a club, I want to feel that it's like my second family. Obviously, we're here every day and we are sharing lots of times together, so I have to feel comfortable with everyone and feel them comfortable with me as well, so I just feel comfortable here."
West Ham have made an offer to Jesse Lingard's representatives over signing the player on a free transfer.
The midfielder officially becomes a free agent on July 1 following the expiration of his Manchester United contract and the Hammers are thought to be "hopeful" a deal can be agreed.
Lingard had a successful loan spell at West Ham in the second half of the 2020/21 season when he scored nine goals in 16 Premier League starts, while Newcastle tried to sign Lingard in the January transfer window.
West Ham are set to bid in the region of £30m for Chelsea striker Armando Broja.
The 20-year-old has been identified as West Ham's top striker target this summer and the talks continue with Chelsea.
The club want to intensify their pursuit of the Albania international, with his future expected to be made by new co-owner Todd Boehly and manager Thomas Tuchel following the departure of Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia.
West Ham tried to sign Broja in January and one source claims Tuchel wants to look at him in pre-season before making a decision.
Broja impressed on loan at Southampton last season, scoring nine goals in 38 appearances in all competitions, and the Saints have also been keen to sign him permanently. West Ham also tried to sign him in January.
Sky Sports News' chief reporter Kaveh Solhekol:
David Moyes will be given money to spend to carry on strengthening his squad, with Mark Noble, Andriy Yarmolenko, Ryan Fredericks and David Martin all leaving at the end of their contracts.
One of the sagas of the summer will be the future of Declan Rice. West Ham have made it clear they will not sell him this summer but you would think they would find it difficult to turn down an offer in the region of £100m. Rice has two years left on his contract but West Ham have the option of extending it by another year to the summer of 2025.
They are also interested in Hull City forward Keane Lewis-Potter.
Who will be on the move this summer before the transfer window closes at 11pm on September 1.
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Tilia Fiduciary Partners Inc. decreased its position in shares of Schwab U.S. TIPs ETF (NYSEARCA:SCHP – Get Rating) by 3.1% in the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 75,410 shares of the company’s stock after selling 2,377 shares during the quarter. Schwab U.S. TIPs ETF accounts for approximately 3.9% of Tilia Fiduciary Partners Inc.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 3rd largest holding. Tilia Fiduciary Partners Inc.’s holdings in Schwab U.S. TIPs ETF were worth $4,578,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Several other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Curbstone Financial Management Corp lifted its holdings in shares of Schwab U.S. TIPs ETF by 11.4% during the first quarter. Curbstone Financial Management Corp now owns 134,020 shares of the company’s stock worth $8,136,000 after purchasing an additional 13,720 shares during the period. Upper Left Wealth Management LLC lifted its holdings in Schwab U.S. TIPs ETF by 0.5% in the first quarter. Upper Left Wealth Management LLC now owns 82,962 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,990,000 after acquiring an additional 418 shares during the period. Carolina Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in Schwab U.S. TIPs ETF by 3.6% in the first quarter. Carolina Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 354,702 shares of the company’s stock valued at $21,534,000 after acquiring an additional 12,218 shares during the period. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC lifted its holdings in Schwab U.S. TIPs ETF by 7.0% in the first quarter. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC now owns 1,365,130 shares of the company’s stock valued at $82,072,000 after acquiring an additional 89,449 shares during the period. Finally, Spire Wealth Management lifted its holdings in Schwab U.S. TIPs ETF by 111.9% in the first quarter. Spire Wealth Management now owns 24,446 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,510,000 after acquiring an additional 12,908 shares during the period.
Shares of NYSEARCA:SCHP opened at $56.57 on Monday. Schwab U.S. TIPs ETF has a 12-month low of $55.37 and a 12-month high of $64.15. The business has a 50 day moving average of $57.88 and a two-hundred day moving average of $60.11.
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A lawsuit was filed on behalf of investors in Unilever PLC (NYSE:UL) shares over alleged securities laws violations. Deadline: August 15, 2022. NYSE: UL investors should contact the Shareholders Foundation.
San Diego, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/27/2022 -- An investor, who purchased shares of Unilever PLC (NYSE: UL), filed a lawsuit in the U.S over alleged violations of Federal Securities Laws by Unilever PLC.
Investors who purchased shares of Unilever PLC (NYSE: UL) have certain options and for certain investors are short and strict deadlines running. Deadline: August 15, 2022. NYSE: UL investors should contact the Shareholders Foundation at mail@shareholdersfoundation.com or call +1(858) 779 - 1554.
Ben & Jerry's ice cream is one of Unilever's marquee brands, which remains a wholly owned subsidiary of Unilever with an independent board addressing Ben & Jerry's Social Mission. In July 2020, Ben & Jerry's board passed a resolution to end sales of Ben & Jerry's products in areas that the board considers to be Palestinian territories illegally occupied by Israel.
On July 19, 2021, Unilever PLC and its hand-picked Ben & Jerry's CEO, Matthew McCarthy, finally "operationalized" the Ben & Jerry's board's resolution to boycott Israel. Ben & Jerry's announced on its website and through its Twitter account that, upon the expiration of the current licensing agreement by which its products had been distributed in Israel for decades, Ben & Jerry's would end sales of its ice cream in "Occupied Palestinian Territory" but Ben & Jerry's would purportedly continue to sell its products in Israel.
Then, July 22, 2021, CNBC reported that the states of Texas and Florida were examining Ben & Jerry's actions in connection with the states' Anti-BDS Legislation.
In addition to condemnation of Ben & Jerry's boycott by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, CNBC reported that Texas State Comptroller Glenn Hegar, who controls billions of dollars in assets for Texas' public pension funds, had already told his office to take action. Similarly, the state of Florida's CFO Jimmy Patronis, who controls Florida's public pension funds, told CNBC that his office was already discussing the issue. In a letter reportedly sent to Ben & Jerry's CEO, Patronis wrote: "It is my belief that Ben & Jerry's brazen refusal to do business in Israel will result in your placement on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel List." The letter also stated that Florida would then "be prohibited from investing in Ben & Jerry's or its parent company, Unilever." Being added to the list also meant that Unilever would not be able to enter or renew contracts with the state or any municipality in Florida.
Ultimately, the states of New York, New Jersey, Florida, Texas, Illinois, Colorado, and Arizona announced decisions to divest their pension fund investments in Unilever due to violations of their Anti-BDS Legislation.
The plaintiff claims that between September 2, 2020 and July 21, 2021, the defendants made false and misleading statements and failed to disclose that in July 2020, Ben & Jerry's board passed a resolution to end sales of its ice cream in "Occupied Palestinian Territory" as well as the risks attendant to the board's decision. Additionally, Unilever's s description of its legal risks was materially false and misleading because Unilever acknowledged that complying with all applicable laws and regulations was important but omitted discussing Ben & Jerry's boycott decision, which risked adverse governmental actions for violations of laws, executive orders, or resolutions aimed at discouraging boycotts, divestment, and sanctions of Israel adopted by 35 U.S. states ("Anti-BDS Legislation").
Shares of Unilever PLC (NYSE: UL) declined from $63.89 per share on January 18, 2022, to $43.11 per share on March 8, 2022.
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June 24, 2022, Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras (NYSE: PBR) trading session started at the price of $11.26, that was -1.35% drop from the session before. During the day, the shares moved up to $11.34 and dropped to $10.92 before settling in for the closing price of $11.10. A 52-week range for PBR has been $8.79 – $16.13.
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It was noted that within the last five years, the titan of the Energy sector saw sales topped by 9.90%. When this article was written, the company’s average yearly earnings per share was at 50.40%. With a float of $4.19 billion, this company’s outstanding shares have now reached $6.52 billion.
The extent of productivity of a business whose workforce counts for 45532 workers is very important to gauge. In terms of profitability, gross margin is +45.96, operating margin of +37.80, and the pretax margin is +31.62.
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras (PBR) Insider Updates
Also, it is sometimes useful to examine the sentiment of large-scale investors toward Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras stocks. The insider ownership of Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras is 39.80%, while institutional ownership is 23.40%.
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras (PBR) Performance Highlights and Predictions
Going through the last 3-months fiscal report unveiled on the 3/30/2022, it has been observed that the corporation posted $1.27 earnings per share (EPS) during the time that was better than consensus figure (set at $1.11) by $0.16. This company achieved a net margin of +23.56 while generating a return on equity of 30.66. Wall Street market experts anticipate that the next fiscal year will bring earnings of 1.12 per share during the current fiscal year.
According to the Wall Street analysts, stocks earnings will be around 50.40% per share during the next fiscal year.
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras (NYSE: PBR) Trading Performance Indicators
You can see what Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras (PBR) is doing with its current performance indicators. In the most recent quarter, the stock posted a quick ratio of 1.20. In addition, a publicly-traded company’s price to sales ratio for the trailing twelve months stands at 0.72. Likewise, its price to free cash flow for the trailing twelve months is 3.44.
For the trailing twelve months, Company’s Diluted EPS (Earnings per Share) is 4.39, a number that is poised to hit 0.98 in the next quarter and is forecasted to reach 3.49 in one year’s time.
Technical Analysis of Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras (PBR)
The latest stats from [Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras, PBR] show that its last 5-days average volume of 40.41 million was superior to 33.56 million than last year’s volume. As of the previous 9 days, the stock’s Stochastic %D was 5.55%. Additionally, its Average True Range was 0.56.
During the past 100 days, Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras’s (PBR) raw stochastic average was set at 0.56%, which indicates a significant decrease from 0.90% during the past two weeks. Based on volatility metrics of the stock, it showed a historical volatility of 26.49% in the past 14 days, which was lower than the 49.41% volatility it showed in the past 100 days.
At the time of writing, stock’s 50-day Moving Average is $13.78, while its 200-day Moving Average is $12.40. Now, the first resistance to watch is $11.22. This is followed by the second major resistance level at $11.49. The third major resistance level sits at $11.64. If the price goes on to break the first support level at $10.80, it is likely to go to the next support level at $10.65. Assuming the price breaks the second support level, the third support level stands at $10.38.
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras (NYSE: PBR) Key Stats
There are 6,522,101K outstanding shares of the company, which has a market capitalization of 69.64 billion. As of now, sales total 83,966 M while income totals 19,875 M. Its latest quarter income was 27,189 M while its last quarter net income were 8,605 M. | https://newsdaemon.com/2022/06/27/petroleo-brasileiro-s-a-petrobras-pbr-is-destined-for-greater-heights-as-its-last-quarter-sales-were-27189-m/ | 2022-06-27T18:09:14Z | https://newsdaemon.com/2022/06/27/petroleo-brasileiro-s-a-petrobras-pbr-is-destined-for-greater-heights-as-its-last-quarter-sales-were-27189-m/ | false | 6580 |
Why is my morning glory not blooming? 5 problems and solutions to try
Morning glory not blooming? Our advice will help you to remedy this common problem and kick-start your vines into producing beautiful blooms
During summer you may start asking 'why is my morning glory not blooming'? With its gorgeous blue or purple trumpet-shaped flowers, morning glory vine (Ipomoea purpurea) is an absolute joy in full bloom, which is why it’s super disappointing when you’ve enthusiastically sown them from seed in spring, only for plants to fail to flower in summer.
Although these gorgeous vines will grow well in most USDA zones (2-11), it’s most likely to be environmental (physical) factors that are causing your plants to be shy at flowering, such as temperature, light and moisture.
The good news for this gorgeous climbing plant is this is something that is relatively straightforward to put right, as you’ll see from our solutions below.
5 reasons for morning glory not blooming
These tips should help your morning glory open up. But if you are struggling to get the right conditions for your morning glory vine, consider growing it in a large planter up a framework of canes or trellis. Pots are ideal for the best fast-growing climbing plants as you can control the growing medium, the rate of moisture, and locate them in the perfect spot.
1. Not enough warmth and sunshine
Ipomoea can be a tricky customer if it doesn’t get its growing requirements met, and one of its demands is warmth and lots of sunshine to bring out the blooms. This is always going to be a tall order in cooler, cloudier regions, but the trick is to find a them a place in south-facing gardens or a spot that gets sun for most of the day.
Watch for overhanging shrubs and trees that may be blocking the light and preventing the plants from flowering – prune them back to allow more sunlight to reach the vines.
If you live in an area with temperamental seasons, it's worth waiting until the beginning of summer to plant out, when the weather is more settled. Late spring can be an iffy time weather-wise, sometimes with cold drying winds and temperature swings, which may be a reason you'll find your morning glory not blooming. In summer, the vines will begin to romp away.
2. Incorrect moisture levels
Plants not receiving the correct water requirements is a common problem. A hydrangea not blooming may be suffering from the exact same ailment.
The roots of this tropical climber enjoy moist but well-draining soil. This oxymoron term can be confusing to new gardeners, but it simply means soil that doesn’t puddle or pool after rainfall, but that retains water for long enough for the roots to absorb what the plant needs. If you have light, sandy soil types, water will drain very quickly.
Mulching with organic matter will help it to retain moisture better and hopefully put an end to the problem of your morning glory not blooming. Just don’t add any chemical fertilizers as you’ll risk the soil being too nutrient-rich (see point 3). As a general rule, water ipomoea deeply once a week during dry spells – if the soil becomes too dry, the plants won’t flower as well.
On the other hand, watch for overwatering and compost/soil getting too damp. 'They really sulk in soggy compost,' says Leigh Hunt, Principal Horticultural advisor at the RHS (opens in new tab). Increase the drainage on clay soils by digging in spadefuls of horticultural grit and sand prior to planting.
3. Soil is too fertile
Whilst peonies not blooming might be because they are buried too deeply in their soil, morning glory will grumble if the soil good quality. Yes, you read that right, soil that’s too good is no good for this plant.
Ipomoea likes to be treated mean to keep it keen. 'Rich, well-fertilized soil will encourage morning glory to put all its energy into producing foliage and not flowers', says Emma O’Neill, Head Gardener at Garden Organic (opens in new tab).
If you garden on rubbish soil or even sandy soil (which doesn’t hang onto its nutrients very well) then you’re fine. But if you have clay soil, which is naturally rich in nutrients, you might be better off growing something else, like rhodochiton or thunbergia.
4. Expecting it to flower too early
Like many other climbing annuals – rhodochiton, tropaeolum – Ipomoea purpurea is native to Central America. Here, where the average temperatures are around 80˚F (26˚C), ipomoea is naturally perennial and blooms from early summer well into the winter months. In cooler regions, ipomoea is treated as an annual flower and is sown from seed in spring.
It needs nearly the entire summer to get growing before it finally turns on its blooming show at the end of the summer going into fall. So be patient if yours isn’t flowering yet – these vines need to reach 6ft (2m) before they start popping out their heavenly flowers.
It often pays to sow ipomoea early (at the first sign of spring) – sizable young plants that are planted out in early summer will begin flowering midsummer. Good climbing plant support ideas include growing them up a tepee of tall canes or hazel sticks, or on a fence that has support wires attached.
5. Not deadheading flowers
Ipomoea’s common name morning glory is aptly named because the flowers only open once for a few hours in the morning and then shrivel up, with new ones appearing the following day. So, if you’ve noticed this happening with your plant, don’t worry, your plant is not diseased or unhappy.
This is its natural way of being. As is the case with dahlias not blooming, it can be worth deadheading flowers. Although time-consuming, it’s worth removing the spent morning glory blooms too, so that the plant doesn’t put all its energy into producing seed and focuses on producing more blooms instead.
In some regions, morning glory can be considered an invasive plant, another reason to pinch off the blooms to stop it from seeding. In zones 10 and 11, ipomoea will grow as perennial, cut them down to 6in (15cm) from the ground in late winter to get rid of tired, old growth, and encourage good flowering next year.
I’m Sally and I garden in Bournemouth, UK, zone 8a (H5). I instinctively got into gardening as a young adult. Working at a garden centre when I was 23, I realised straight away the therapeutic power of being around greenery and nurturing plants. I’m horticulturally trained to degree level and have worked on gardening magazines for over a decade. My guilty pleasure is watching TV garden makeover shows – I love finding simple and creative solutions to transforming an outdoor space, and I like to keep an eye on what varieties top garden designers use. There are many gardening styles and plants that I love but if I had to take one group of plants to a desert island, it would be trees and shrubs that have aromatic foliage like Eucalyptus parvula and Lavender ‘Grosso’.
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Jeddah [Saudi Arabia], June 27 (ANI): Recognising the strong demands for Yoga in the Kingdom, Saudi Arabia has announced to establish specialist academies and training institutes across all cities to give a modern twist to the ancient art of Yoga combined with science and sport.
As part of the 8th International Yoga Day celebrated on June 21, the Saudi Yoga Committee, in cooperation with the Saudi Ministry of Sport, launched its own page on the 'Nafes' platform to encourage investment in yoga by opening halls, academies and institutes to train instructors, and to speed up the issuing of licenses for studios and centres, Arab News reported.
The President of the Saudi Yoga Committee, Nouf Al-Marwaai said, "Due to the strong demand for yoga in the Kingdom, the committee aims to increase the number of yoga centres and studios in all cities so that it is easier to access and practice yoga."
She said that these services and centres are concentrated in main cities. But the demands for them have increased in the southern regions in Asir and Abha, in the north in Tabuk and Hail, and in the west in Makkah and Madinah, Yanbu and Rabigh. The smaller cities such as Al-Aflaj and on those the outskirts of the Riyadh region are also demanding the same, Arab News reported.
Marwaai said that the committee has launched other initiatives to promote yoga sports in Saudi Arabia and explained the yogasana competition being held in the Kingdom.
"In addition to registering yoga asana players in the Saudi Yoga Committee, and issuing licenses to yoga trainers and teachers in cooperation with the Ministry of Sport on the Nafes platform, we are also inviting all yoga practitioners to participate in the first professional yogasana competition in the Kingdom," she added.
According to Arab News, Marwaai told that the aim of the competition is to create a platform for yoga professionals in the Kingdom, and expand the concept of yoga tournaments and competitions, adding, "Saudi Yoga Committee cooperates with International bodies such as the Asian Yogasana Sports Federation and the World Yogasana Sports Federation to form local, regional and international championships."
She said that the competition that began on June 21 will encourage the practice of different types of yoga. She added that the results for the same will be announced on July 3.
"The Saudi Yoga Committee expects a great response to these initiatives due to a large number of yoga lovers, practitioners and trainers in the Kingdom," Marwaai concluded.
Notably, the Saudi Arabian Minister of Sports Prince Abdulaziz Bin Turki Al-Faisal, who is also the president of the Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee, on June 21 launched the "Nafes" platform to license sports clubs, academies, and private gyms for the first time in the Kingdom.
The platform, which is in line with the "Quality of Life program," aims to enable the private sector to invest in the sports sector in the Kingdom, and provide opportunities for local and foreign investors to establish and expand clubs, academies and private gyms, a report from Saudi Gazette said.
The platform allows investors to issue licenses to achieve the goals of Vision 2030 and diversify economic resources toward building a healthy society. (ANI) | https://www.aninews.in/news/world/middle-east/saudi-arabia-to-establish-yoga-academies-training-institutes-with-modern-twist20220627222428/ | 2022-06-27T18:12:42Z | https://www.aninews.in/news/world/middle-east/saudi-arabia-to-establish-yoga-academies-training-institutes-with-modern-twist20220627222428/ | false | 1 |
The leaders of the world’s seven most industrialized nations mocked Russian President Vladimir Putin’s tough-guy image on Sunday, after arriving for the G7 summit in the German Alps.
As they sat down for a meeting in a warm room, U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson asked: “Jackets on? Jackets off? Can we take our clothes off?” before adding: “We all have to show that we’re tougher than Putin.”
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joked: “We’re going to get the bare-chested horseback riding display.” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who attended the G7 because the EU is technically a “non-enumerated” member, then jumped in, saying: “Oh yes. Horseback riding is the best.” Johnson added, “We’ve got to show them our pecs.”
The leaders were referencing a series of infamous photoshoots released regularly by the Kremlin in which an often-shirtless Putin rides on horseback, fishes and swims in icy waters.
But despite the lighthearted moment, the specter of Putin’s invasion of Ukraine is hovering over the three-day G7 summit in Schloss Elmau, which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address on Monday morning via videolink.
As world leaders were gearing up for their meeting in Bavaria, Kyiv endured the heaviest bombing it has seen in weeks, with Russian missiles hitting residential buildings and a kindergarten in the Ukrainian capital, injuring six and killing one person, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
It’s not the first time Putin has bombarded Ukraine during a key moment on the world stage.
Russia struck Lviv in March as U.S. President Joe Biden delivered a major speech in Warsaw in which he declared Putin “cannot remain in power.” In April, Putin launched a bombing attack on Kyiv barely an hour after U.N. chief António Guterres held a press conference with Zelenskyy in the capital.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The state-owned oil and gas company Qatar Energy said Monday it is joining a new industry-led initiative to reduce nearly all methane emissions from operations by 2030.
It comes as part of a broader global push to tackle emissions from methane, or natural gas, which is the second most polluting climate-changing gas after carbon dioxide, and much more potent than CO2. Unlike carbon dioxide, though, methane’s leakage into the atmosphere is not the result of combustion or fuel-burning, instead it represents the loss of a marketable fuel. Methane is responsible for about a quarter of all the climate change already being experienced worldwide.
Technology has allowed energy companies, independent groups and citizen sleuths to monitor methane leakage with cameras, drones and satellites. This monitoring along with greater climate change awareness is pushing companies to reduce their methane emissions and fix leakages from faulty pipes and other equipment.
With its pledge, Qatar Energy joins an initiative launched in March of this year by 12 other major oil and gas companies, including Aramco, BP, Chevron, ExxonMobil, TotalEnergies, Shell and others.
Qatar is among the world’s top liquefied natural gas exporters and Qatar Energy operates all of the country's oil and gas exploration and production, making the peninsula-nation among the world’s richest per capita. The tiny country, which borders Saudi Arabia to the east, shares control with Iran of the world's largest underwater natural gas field in the Persian Gulf.
Natural gas, which primarily consists of methane, forms the backbone of Qatar's economy and Qatar Energy's activities. Leaks of methane by oil and gas companies not only harm the environment, but are also seen as a waste of natural gas.
“Making repairs to prevent leaks can often be paid for by the value of the additional gas that is brought to market,” according to a report by the International Energy Agency last year on methane leaks.
Private satellite companies that monitor methane emissions say they saw a dramatic acceleration of emissions from oil, methane and coal in 2021, compared to 2020 when the pandemic slowed down demand. The International Energy Agency's methane tracking separately found that oil and gas operations worldwide emitted more than 70 million tons of methane into the atmosphere in 2021, describing it as broadly equivalent to the total energy-related carbon dioxide emissions from the entire European Union.
The IEA also noted that companies that do not do more to curb methane emissions could face reputational damage and commercial risks as consumers increasingly look at the emissions profile of different sources of gas.
Qatar Energy CEO Saad al-Kaabi said that by joining the “Aiming for Zero Methane Emissions Initiative” the company is reaffirming Qatar's commitments to global efforts to reducing emissions. Qatar, unlike Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates last year, has not joined other countries in announcing an overall net zero pledge.
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We've all heard the metaphor that dropping a frog into a boiling pot of water will result in it jumping out immediately, but putting the frog into a tepid pot of water and slowly turning up the heat will result in it being cooked to death. It's quite the apt metaphor for how climate regulation is taking place in the EU versus America.
The District Court of the Hague ruled on May 26, 2021 that Shell (SHEL) needed to reduce downstream and upstream CO2 emissions by 45% in 2030 compared to levels in 2019. With this ruling Shell was dropped into the proverbial pot of boiling hot water. They quickly jumped out by relocating their headquarters to London after 130 years of a dual headquarters structure. They even removed the "Royal Dutch" from their name and simply became Shell. Officially, Shell communicated the move as not being related to the court ruling. Shell cited tax and complexity reasons for the move, but those reasons had been around for many years. The climate change ruling had happened only a few months prior to the move announcement.
The radical and surprising part of the Hague court ruling was that Shell would not just be responsible for its own Greenhouse Gas [GHG] emissions, but for all the downstream emissions that its customers created with its fossil fuel products. They had to reduce the emissions by 45% for every car, boat, power plant and furnace that used its petroleum products. Or perhaps more practically, they had to divest a big chunk of their business.
Could the same kind of thing happen in America? Perhaps it just happened right under everyone's nose. But it happened like the pot of tepid water that is slowly turned up without the awareness of the frog. It was announced in a dry policy statement from a commission that regulates pipelines. It's not the kind of thing that generates big headlines and drama like the court ruling from the Hague. But the impact might be just the same as the Shell ruling.
Like most people, I find regulatory minutia to be generally unnecessary for good investment decisions. But there are exceptions, and what happened on February 17, 2022 is one of them. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [FERC] which is responsible for regulating all interstate pipelines as well as LNG export facilities among other things, released a new policy statement. It was the first big policy change regarding pipeline approval since 1999, and in my view will severely hamper the construction of new pipelines.
In a nutshell the new policy says that in approving new pipelines the FERC will now consider "GHG emissions resulting from the downstream combustion of transported gas." In the past, applications for new pipelines had to show there was a "need" for the pipeline, and the construction had to minimize environmental and other impacts. The new policy will now weigh the downstream GHG emissions of a proposed pipeline. In the sense that it holds an energy company responsible for downstream emissions, it is similar to the Hague ruling - a ruling that caused one of the largest corporations in the world to abandon its home country.
But the new FERC policy is much more subtle. It doesn't have specific emissions reduction targets or dates. It just says FERC will now consider GHG emissions in evaluating new projects for certification. Furthermore, the new policy doesn't explicitly say that pipeline certifications will be denied because of GHG emissions. It simply says applicants are "encouraged" to submit the data. So what will be the impact of the new policy? Will we see a similar amount of new pipeline certifications as before? Perhaps the change will result in only a moderate reduction? Or will the new policy effectively ban new pipeline construction? FERC says they will apply the policy on a "case by case basis". Is there a way to guess or predict how moderate or severe the new policy will be for our midstream holdings? Most importantly, can we assume a sense of "reasonableness" in the application of the policy?
The new policy was such a radical departure that the Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources chaired by Democrat Senator Joe Manchin called the full FERC in for questioning only two weeks after it was released. After watching a video of the meeting I had no doubt how FERC would be voting on new pipeline certifications. I find meetings like this about as much fun as pouring alcohol on a paper cut. Yes, the video is 2 hours. Yawn. Yes, it is a Senate hearing. Double yawn.
But if you are a midstream investor I would VERY STRONGLY encourage you to watch it. If you are like me, you will realize that you are the frog wading happily in the tepid pool sipping margaritas and collecting dividends… and FERC just put the burner on high. After holding midstreams for over a decade in various flavors and quantities, I decided to sell Williams (NYSE:WMB) which was my only remaining midstream, and largest portfolio holding. If I were still holding Kinder Morgan (NYSE:KMI), I would have sold that too. But don't take my word for it. Watch the video. You will be very glad you did. You will gain insights and draw conclusions far beyond what can be covered by this article. Regardless of whether you take a bullish or bearish slant on your midstream holdings after seeing the video, you will be far more informed about the challenges your companies will face. It's truly a case of the Senate video is worth a thousand words.
In trying to answer the question of how "reasonable" FERC might be in applying the new policy, I made some "reading between the lines" observations based upon the video and some research.
Normally when a commission plans to issue a new and different policy, they put forth a proposal and then allow for a comment period before the policy takes effect. In this case the policy was implemented on day one even though it was labeled as "interim". FERC is allowing a comment period, but the policy is already in effect. With a policy change this dramatic, how reasonable is FERC being in moving forward without a comment period?
When a new policy is implemented it normally applies to submittals going forward from the date of the new policy. In this case the policy applies to new applications as well as ones that are pending with FERC. So if a midstream put in their application 2 years ago, and it's still pending, the new policy will apply to the application. Effectively, the application will likely have to be resubmitted in order to address the new requirements. Considering how many millions of dollars are involved in a FERC application, how reasonable is it to now require resubmittal of applications which have been "under review" for 1-2 years already?
The new policy will even apply to ongoing projects which had been previously approved and are under construction. It's very common for ongoing projects to have change orders which require FERC approval. A change order might be the need to extend a due date for completion or a minor rerouting of pipe to accommodate something which was discovered during construction. FERC has stated that change orders like this "could" require review under the new policy. Effectively, a project which is nearly completed could require review and re-approval under different standards.
The new policy is taking place during a time of skyrocketing energy prices and a European war. Natural gas sourced from Russia is a major geopolitical issue. FERC was repeatedly asked about this during the hearing. The video is truly an eye opener.
Allison Clements is a FERC commissioner who spent a decade working for the Natural Resources Defense Council [NRDC]. I encourage readers to spend 20 seconds skimming NRDC's web page to get a feel for whether someone who worked there would have a reasonable approach to approving new pipelines. Is there anything on the NRDC page which leads one to believe that Commissioner Clements believes natural gas is a "transition fuel" that can help to reduce GHG emissions by displacing coal? Or does the NRDC page send a "ban fossil fuels now" message?
The simple answer is not anytime soon. FERC is like the Supreme Court of the energy world except that each of the five commissioners is limited to a 5 year term. While FERC is officially part of the Department of Energy, it is an independent entity that does not fall under the purview of the Energy Secretary. Each commissioner is appointed by the President, but by law there must not be more than 3 commissioners from a single political party. Each year the term of a commissioner expires. Based upon my reading of term expirations and party affiliation, it is unlikely that FERC will change political affiliation until at least the second half of 2026.
The laws of supply and demand would lead one to believe that if scarcity of supply is created by making new pipeline construction more difficult, then existing pipelines might be worth more. In my view pipelines only partially benefit from these supply and demand dynamics. Unlike commodities like wheat or even capital goods like cars, the value of a pipeline is tied to its location and to the cash flows generated by the pipeline. Just like real estate, some miles of pipeline are worth far more or less than others. Location. Location. Location.
Pipelines have long term contracts so the cash flows are generally locked for a long duration. Yes, the contracts have adjustment clauses for things like volume, inflation and other items. But do pipeline contracts really allow for big spikes in fees? I'm doubtful. If inflation adjustments could truly make a significant difference, I would have expected companies like Williams and Kinder Morgan to provide substantially higher dividend growth for 2022 in expectation of raising their prices by the PPI or CPI. Yet, they only raised dividends by 3.7% and 2.8% respectively. The inflation based Social Security adjustment for 2022 was 5.9%.
Ultimately, a pipeline is a business and the cash flows which can be generated determine the value. The differential between the natural gas price at the origin and the endpoint is a key factor in the fees that can be collected. While there is reason for optimism with the current environment of strong natural gas prices, the US has so much natural gas that it's easy to over produce.
Since midstreams keep contract details confidential, it's impossible to answer the question of how much benefit pipelines might see from limits to new construction or inflation. I have yet to see an analyst recommend a pipeline company based upon the scarcity argument. But many analysts cite growth projects as contributing to increased cash flows. Without new projects, I suspect that cash flow growth will slow/decline, and perhaps only partially see offsets from increased fees.
A Dividend Discount Model calculation can demonstrate how the difference in growth might impact valuation. I'm not using this model to derive an accurate valuation. That is a completely different topic. Rather, I'm comparing the valuation difference that might result from a slowdown in growth.
Williams currently pays a dividend of $1.70 annually. If we assume an expected rate of return of 9% for the dividend discount model, then a 4.5% growth rate will give us a $37.78 fair value for Williams' stock. Keeping the same assumptions, but dropping the growth rate to only 3% will decrease the value to $28.33. And if we drop the growth rate even further to 2%, the valuation declines to $24.29.
A seemingly small drop in the growth rate, can decrease the fair value calculations substantially. Again, the point here is not to provide a valuation for Williams, but to demonstrate how valuation varies as a function of growth rate. Professional investors and funds use far more sophisticated valuation models, but they almost always require an estimated growth rate. And whether using a discounted cash flow model or other method, small changes in the growth rate can have a huge impact on fair value.
Of course, an income oriented investor might not care what valuation models say as long as dividends are consistent and have some growth. The investment is viewed as "bond-like". But it is important to keep in mind that institutional investors will use these models, and their trading is the biggest factor in determining market prices. Very likely, the dividends will keep coming while share prices fall from current levels - perhaps significantly.
The recent FERC policy change could be akin to a ban on most new pipeline construction. The valuations of midstream companies may eventually come to reflect dampened cash flows even if they are partially offset by toll increases and strong energy markets.
In my view midstream investors are like the frog sitting in tepid water right now, and FERC has turned the burner on high. It might be a while, perhaps years, before their new policy has an impact on midstream cash flows, but it will happen. The market is an anticipatory creature. If/when the market realizes that pipelines aren't getting certifications, stocks will decline well before the actual cash flow impact.
Most importantly, midstream investors will benefit greatly by watching the FERC video. While midstream companies are operated by company CEO's, they are ultimately ruled by FERC. And FERC just dealt them a horrible hand. A hand no different than what the District Court of the Hague dealt Shell.
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This honor highlights ReluTech's continued commitment to its employees.
ATLANTA, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 23, 2022, National Association for Business Resources named ReluTech, an IT solutions provider under Catalyst Tech Ventures, a winner of "2022 Atlanta's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®".
The Best and Brightest award recognizes employers with the most innovative business and human resources practices that facilitate an empowering workplace culture. This national program bestows this honor upon organizations that have strived to build an enriching and stronger community.
"We are thrilled to again be recognized as one of the best places to work in Atlanta," says Mark Metz, CEO and Founder of ReluTech. "I give all the credit for maintaining this honor to our amazing employees who are the backbone of our work culture and always put our company values into practice. I couldn't be prouder!"
The recipients of the "2022 Atlanta's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®" award were assessed by an independent research firm that review the following key indicators to determine the winners: Compensation, Benefits and Employee Solutions; Creative, Wellness and Wellbeing Solutions, Employee Enrichment, Engagement and Retention; Employee Education and Development; Recruitment and Selection; Employee Achievement and Recognition; Communication and Shared Vision; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Work-Life Blend; Community Initiatives and Corporate Responsibility; and Leadership, Strategy and Company Performance.
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SAN FRANCISCO — David Bell gave center fielder Nick Senzel a day off on Wednesday, with the Reds manager hoping it would provide time for some of the things they’ve been working on in pregame to sink in.
Senzel, who will turn 27 on Wednesday, is in his fourth big-league season, one that has had its fair share of ups and downs. The No. 2 pick in the 2017 draft has yet to finish a season healthy and was limited to just 59 games over the last two seasons combined.
This season, he’s already had two trips to the COVID-19 IL and missed a total of 19 games. Overall, it’s been a bit of a struggle, hitting just .204/.263/.252 when he was given the day off. He’d been pulling the ball hard on the ground and popping it up the other way, hardly a recipe for success.
What he was doing was no secret, but it’s been difficult to switch it up. Still, he has played an excellent center field, which has kept Bell writing Senzel’s name into the lineup.
He was put into the game late on Wednesday, had one at-bat and was called out on strikes on a pitch outside of the strike zone, a recurring event so far this season.
But the next day, he had two hits against the Dodgers, and followed that with two hits the next day in San Francisco, then added another one on Saturday and three more on Sunday.
“That’s part of baseball. It’s how you handle the failures and how you keep going, staying positive,” Senzel said following the Reds’ 10-3 victory over the Giants. “You just have to keep plugging away at it. It’s nice to finally see some results out of it.”
Not only did he have three hits, but he also played a flawless center field in a tough outfield (he looked like he played there all the time, while the Giants struggled in the outfield all series). He also had steals in each of those last three games and scored on three of the four games over the stretch.
“Offensively, to get into the action, that’s all he needs,” Bell said. “I mean it’s just a matter of time. And to get on base, be able to use the speed, have really good at-bats. It’s nice when he’s working so hard and then you get some results, get the hits. You start playing with more confidence.”
Senzel showed off his confidence in Friday’s game when he tried to score from second on a grounder to the infield. He was thrown out at home on a perfect throw by Brandon Belt and a blind swipe tag by Curt Casali. The play was reviewed, but he was still out. Senzel said he still doesn’t know if he was out or safe.
Regardless, it was an aggressive play, one that didn’t work out but showed how he was playing. It’s also a play that could work again in the future. It took nearly flawless execution to get him and he nearly made it. Senzel said he made up his mind he was going to try to score as soon as it was hit.
Senzel has speed, something the Reds haven’t had much of since Billy Hamilton left. He’s been able to use it on the bases and in the outfield. It also puts pressure on the other team. After a leadoff infield single in the Reds’ third on Sunday, Aramis Garcia laid down a sacrifice bunt to get him to second, hoping to get him in scoring position for the Reds to get a lead against Anthony DeSclafani.
He then scored on Brandon Drury’s triple, as the Reds scored seven runs, all with two outs in the inning. Senzel picked up another hit in the inning as well.
For his teammates, the biggest difference in Senzel is the headband he’s started wearing this week. He’s worn it under his helmet and cap.
During his postgame interview, teammates shouted out about his headband.
“They said ever since I started wearing the headband, I’ve been getting hits,” Senzel said.
Jonathan India has worn a headband before, but his helps control his abundant hair. Senzel has more closely cut hair — but why mess with what’s working?
“Jonny may have had it first,” Senzel said. “But I think it’s rubbed off and we’ll all have to start wearing them.”
Donnie Barrels
Bring up the name Donovan Solano in San Francisco and you’re likely to get a response with his nickname: “Donnie Barrels.”
It’s not the most original, but it is accurate.
“Donnie Barrels, man,” Senzel said, noting he’s called that “for a reason.”
“Watching it in person, you see good at-bats every single time,” he said. “He finds that sweet spot of the barrel every single time. He doesn’t try to do too much and he stays within himself. You should see how he is pregame. He’s so relaxed and he lets the game come to him.”
Solano, signed to a one-year deal during the spring, was sidelined for most of the year with a hamstring injury before being activated last week.
In his four games with the Reds so far, he’s 6 for 16 with three doubles, one walk, one hit by pitch and two strikeouts.
He had two hits on Sunday, starting at second in the place of India after playing at third base in his first three games.
“He’s just a good, solid player,” Bell said. “Everyone knows that here that’s seen him. That’s why we picked him up and it’s great to have him part of the team.”
Bell also heard the nickname while he was in town.
“I heard Donnie Barrels. I heard somebody’s saying Donnie Knocks today,” Bell said. “He definitely has the ability to put the bat on the ball and hit it hard. It’s nice having him in our lineup.”
Do the Reds have a closer?
Bell hasn’t really designated a closer in his time with the Reds, even if Raisel Iglesias was used as one.
Last season 10 different Reds picked up saves and this year six different Reds have saves, led by Tony Santillan with four. Half of those relievers with saves are currently on the Injured List (Santillan, Alexis Díaz and Lucas Sims).
Friday, it appeared the Reds may have a closer, at least for now, in Hunter Strickland. Graham Ashcraft went eight innings and Strickland came in for his third save.
“I think he would continue to get those opportunities,” Bell said before Saturday’s game, adding he’ll often tell Strickland before a game that he has the ninth inning, but he does reserve the right to bring him in the eighth if it’s an important out.
Of the Reds relievers, Strickland, with 24 career saves, including 14 in 2018 for the Giants, is the most experienced closer on the roster.
“He’s comfortable in that situation,” Bell said. “I think from playing here and playing in big games and stuff he knows how to kind of channel that adrenaline for those late innings situations. … He likes it too. He had a lot of fun (Friday) night.”
Greene’s changeup a work in progress
Against the Dodgers, Hunter Greene threw six changeups, and none of those six were for strikes. This season he’s thrown the pitch — his third pitch — 71 times, or 5.7 percent of his total pitches. Of those 71, just 26 have been in the zone, according to BrooksBaseball.net.
Drury near career-best in HR
Brandon Drury hit his 15th home run of the season on Saturday, putting him one behind his career high of 16 set in 2016, his first full year in the big leagues. He also had 15 home runs in 2019 for the Blue Jays. He had 499 plate appearances in 2016, 447 in 2019 and hit his 15th homer in his 252nd plate appearance of 2021.
Signed as a free agent during spring training, Drury is hitting .272/.331/.528 with 38 RBI. He was 2 for 5 with an RBI on Sunday.
“I’m just trying to be athletic, be my natural self in the box,” Drury said Saturday. “I’m not trying to lift the ball or do all the launch angle stuff. I’m trying to take my A-swing and get a good pitch to hit in here, get a good swing off, the end result’s probably going to be a double or a homer or something hit hard.”
Moose heating up
Mike Moustakas has hits in eight of his last 10 games and eight of his last nine starts. In his 10 games since June 3, Moustakas is hitting .303/.351/.394 with four RBI and three doubles among his 10 hits. He also has three walks and even a stolen base.
Moustakas, who didn’t play in Sunday’s win, is hitting .221/.321/.325 on the season with three home runs and 15 RBI.
Left field at GABP
Tommy Pham said he thinks left field at Great American Ball Park may be the most challenging left field in baseball.
Pham’s played in both leagues during his career and said there’s a feature at GABP that makes it uniquely challenging — the chain-link fence in front of the digital out-of-town scores on the fence. The fence isn’t flush with the wall, so there’s an overhang on parts of the wall.
Pham said he’s not quite gotten the hang of catching balls at that wall. Traditionally, an outfielder goes to the wall and feels the wall before jumping. Because the fence isn’t flush with the wall, Pham said, he’s decided he has to jump before he gets to the wall because if he touches the wall and then jumps, he hits the overhang.
Pham also noted that with the 5:40 p.m. game start times, the sun is challenging in left field.
“The sun sets right in left field. Like you literally don’t get clean jumps,” Pham said. “No left fielder does (in the) first few innings on a 6:40 game or one of those four o’clock games later in the game. You don’t get clean jumps because of the sun. The ball goes up and it goes in the sun, so it alters your jump.”
Fellow outfielder Albert Almora Jr. agreed with both of Pham’s points, noting that it takes about an hour for the sun to set this time of year. He said the sun makes it challenging to hit, as well.
The week that was
After being swept by the Dodgers at home, the Reds broke a seven-game losing streak with a win in San Francisco. Cincinnati took two of three from the Giants at Oracle Park, just as they did at Great American Ball Park last month. The Reds are 21-14 at Oracle Park since 2012 (including the NL Division Series).
The week ahead
After an off day on Monday, the Reds have three night games at Wrigley Field before returning to Great American Ball Park for three games against the defending World Series champion Atlanta Braves. Luis Castillo, Hunter Greene and Graham Ashcraft will get the starts in Chicago.
Injury report
• 2B Jonathan India (wrist) sat out Sunday’s series finale against the Giants after getting hit in the right wrist in Saturday’s loss to San Francisco. X-rays showed no fracture. Bell said he wanted to give him the day and Monday’s off day to get two days of rest. India said he’s fine and will be ready to play on Tuesday.
• C Tyler Stephenson could start a rehab assignment this weekend, Bell said. Stephenson, who suffered a broken thumb, would likely need at least a week before returning to the Reds.
• OF Tyler Naquin (quad) should begin a rehab assignment later this week.
• RHP Justin Dunn (right shoulder) made his first rehab start, going two innings, allowing three hits and a run for High-A Dayton. He walked one and struck out one. He threw 35 pitches, 24 for strikes.
• RHP Alexis Díaz (right biceps) could be ready to return to the team on Friday when he is eligible to come off the IL.
Minor League Roundup
• Triple-A Louisville Bats (27-44): RHP Kyle Zimmer has made nine appearances this month and allowed just one run in 7.2 innings with 11 strikeouts and six walks, good for a 1.04 ERA. The fifth pick in the 2012 draft is 1-1 with a 5.79 ERA this season in 25 appearances.
• Double-A Chattanooga Lookouts (34-35): OF Jacob Hurtubise has had a pair of IL stints this season, but returned to action this weekend, picking up a hit on Saturday and another pair on Sunday. This season, he’s hitting .313/.436/.344 with 10 steals in 22 games.
• High-A Dayton Dragons (41-28): In seven games since being promoted to Dayton, catcher Daniel Vellojin has eight hits in 20 at-bats. He had eight hits in 62 at-bats in Daytona. With Dayton, he has more walks (seven) than strikeouts (five).
• Single-A Daytona Tortugas (30-38): In a doubleheader split on Saturday, Tortugas pitchers struck out 24 batters in 14 innings and walked just three.
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WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A display of war-damaged Russian weapons in downtown Warsaw serves as a reminder of the horrors of the war in Ukraine but also that Russia’s aggression can be defeated, officials said Monday.
Ukraine’s Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar and the head of Poland’s prime minister’s office, Michal Dworczyk, inaugurated the exhibit in Warsaw’s Castle Square – a symbolic venue that was painstakingly rebuilt after it’s destruction during World War II.
Dworczyk said the damaged T-72 tank, a self-propelled howitzer and elements of Russian missile systems show that Russia’s army, once considered invincible, can be defeated. The equipment fell into the hands of Ukrainian forces early in the war that started when Russia invaded on Feb. 24.
The tank was destroyed March 31 in fighting near the village of Dmytrivka, west of Kyiv.
Maliar said the equipment also demonstrate the effectiveness of Ukraine’s defense systems – some of which have been provided by European countries – and underscore need for more such support.
The display, called “For Our Freedom and Yours,” opened on the eve of a NATO summit in Madrid that aims to boost the strength of the military alliance’s rapid reaction force and military support for Ukraine.
Maliar said Russia’s artillery is 10 times more powerful than Ukraine’s. Ukraine has been urging its western allies to provide more military equipment and munitions to support its defense against severe Russian attacks in the east of the country.
There are plans to take the weapons display to the Czech Republic and elsewhere in Europe, Maliar said.
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LOS ANGELES, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LA-based MIRIMAR, founded by brothers John McKelvey and Luke McKelvey, has been named Cannes Lions Independent Agency of the Year – Entertainment. The award is calculated by the accumulation of points within the Entertainment category.
In addition to the Independent Agency of the Year award, MIRIMAR took home Gold and a shortlist for their work with Apple TV+ and Bronze and six shortlists for their work with Gopuff.
Apple TV+ in partnership with MIRIMAR won Cannes Gold in Entertainment and a shortlist for work promoting the hit Apple TV+ series Mythic Quest. Mythic Quest is a show about a made-up gaming company. In social the company behaves like a real company, extending the show's narrative by letting fans interact with the characters and storylines in between episodes. The award-winning work involved The Mythic Quest team 'accidently' leaking the Mythic Quest corporate card (GrubHub Food Delivery card) with the employee discount code. Within minutes thousands of fans drained their entire budget, leading to a hilarious back and forth between grumpy office manager and star 'David Brittlesbee' and fans, with their social channels lighting up in the process. The idea was executed brilliantly by the ATV+ creative team, the show's star talent and MIRIMAR.
MIRIMAR's expertise in branded entertainment also saw them awarded a Bronze Lion and six shortlists in Entertainment and Music for The Gopuff Quartertime Show starring rapper Lil Dicky. The partnership during this year's Super Bowl broke new ground, creating a new entertainment platform: The Quartertime Show.
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MIRIMAR has doubled in size over the last year thanks to recent new business partnerships that are a mix of both AOR and projects.
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Pro-abortion-rights militants mistakenly attacked a pregnancy assistance center in Portland after Roe v. Wade was overturned, upset staffers said Monday.
Mother and Child Education Center executive director Maura White, a self-described pro-choice liberal, told Fox News that her Oregon nonprofit helps young mothers and babies in need and has no official stand on the contentious abortion-rights issue roiling the nation.
“My organization, we are nonprofit, and we help moms, families, kids in need, babies from zero to 5 years old,” she said. “We’re just there to help people. And so they mistakenly thought that we were out here doing anti-abortion and everything. The violence was horrible.”
The nonprofit suffered at least $10,000 in damage after protesters smashed windows and spray-painted slogans Saturday, White said.
She said local police warned her in advance of potential attacks and were sympathetic after the destruction took place.
But she noted that local cops have become notably less vigilant when it comes to crime in the wake of the “defund the police” sentiment in the area.
“I do feel that the ‘defund the police’ movement has definitely impacted their ability to be more proactive in the street,” she said. “It’s really unfortunate.”
White, a Democrat, said she supports the right to protest but denounced the wave of unrest that has rocked Portland in the wake of the US Supreme Court decision to reverse Roe v. Wade, which federally guaranteed a woman’s right to an abortion.
“Free speech is not smashing in the very businesses that are helping people, that are helping children,” she said.
White said her center assists those who have already decided to bear their children.
“They’ve already made that choice,” she said, adding that her organization has been under attack on social media. “They don’t understand what we do.”
The nonprofit helps new mothers struggling with being able to afford diapers, strollers and other basic necessities.
“They love their kids,” she said. “We’re just helping them be the best parents they can be.”
While insurance will help pay for some of the damage, White said she has a high deductible and will inevitably have to foot some of the costs.
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HALF MOON BAY – All lanes of Highway 92 have reopened Friday afternoon after a crash involving an overturned big-rig forced the closure of the roadway for more than three hours.The Cal Fire San Mateo – Santa Cruz Unit said shortly before 1 p.m. the crash took place on the highway near Spanishtown, located east of Half Moon Bay.Photos posted by firefighters showed the big-rig on its side and striking the front of a pickup truck. Firefighters said minor injuries were reported.The crash led to the shutdown of Highway 92, one of the few roads connecting the San Mateo County coast to the rest of the Peninsula, between Main Street in Half Moon Bay and Skyline Boulevard.Around 3:30 p.m., authorities said all lanes of the highway were open once again, with some residual delays reported.Additional details about the crash were not immediately available. | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2646070437408/rollover-crash-on-101-in-san-francisco-impacting-lanes-in-both-directions | 2022-06-27T18:33:43Z | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2646070437408/rollover-crash-on-101-in-san-francisco-impacting-lanes-in-both-directions | false | null |
DAPS Coin (DAPS) traded 2.3% lower against the US dollar during the one day period ending at 14:00 PM Eastern on June 27th. One DAPS Coin coin can now be purchased for approximately $0.0001 or 0.00000000 BTC on major cryptocurrency exchanges. Over the last seven days, DAPS Coin has traded 4% higher against the US dollar. DAPS Coin has a market capitalization of $3.24 million and $29.00 worth of DAPS Coin was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours.
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‘Are you tired, little daddy?’ – Lionel Messi mocked by Luis Suarez while asleep during break at £250k-a-week mansion
LUIS SUAREZ pranked Lionel Messi by posting a photo of his close friend SNOOZING on his sofa at his private island holiday mansion.
The Argentinian maestro is resting up before the start of another demanding season in which he will hope to finally win the World Cup.
But Suarez made sure his pal’s well-deserved siesta got noticed at the £250,000-a-week mansion on Sa Ferradura off the north coast of Ibiza where he celebrated his 35th birthday on Friday with his family and friends.
And the veteran striker, who is reportedly closing in on a shock move to Argentinian giants River Plate, showed it was a late nap - or an early bedtime - by posting a hilarious photo of Messi snuggled up under a purple blanket to his Instagram page.
Suarez wrote across the snap: "Are you tired, little daddy? @leomessi it’s 18.09, come on!!”
Messi's tattoo of wife Antonela Roccuzzo’s right eye poked out of the blanket on the sofa where he was catching some shut-eye.
The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner has yet to respond to Suarez’s ribbing on his social media but is expected to try to get his own back on his former Barcelona team-mate before their Mediterranean holiday comes to an end.
Former Chelsea and Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas and wife Daniella Semaan have also been spending time with Messi and his wife and their three children Thiago, nine, Mateo, six, and Ciro, four at their magnificent six-bed holiday home on Sa Ferradura.
Messi’s trip to Ibiza came a fortnight after he relaxed at his mansion near his home town of Rosario following Argentina's 3-0 win over Italy at Wembley.
On Friday more than 5,000 schoolchildren in Rosario sang Happy Birthday to him.
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Youngsters from a youth orchestra in the city led the stunning birthday tribute at the iconic National Flag Memorial near the shore of the Parana River.
The breathtaking accolade was televised on local TV, forming part of a new chapter of a programme called Mundo Leo which is dedicated to the soccer star.
Former Liverpool winger Maxi Rodriguez was among those who appeared on screen to wish Messi a happy 35th birthday before the children made their voices heard with their emotion-charged display.
Around the same time as the birthday tribute in Rosario, the Paris Saint-Germain star was enjoying evening drinks with his footballer friends and their partners.
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — "Woman's Choice," the sign proclaims in bold pink letters. But despite promising abortion information and free pregnancy testing, the facility in Charleston, West Virginia, is designed to steer women facing an unwanted pregnancy away from choosing an abortion.
That will become much easier now that the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that states like West Virginia can make abortion illegal.
It's one of hundreds of so-called crisis pregnancy centers nationwide whose aim is to discourage women from seeking abortions. The facilities, which have been accused repeatedly of deceiving women about their true purpose, are expected to wield even more influence in states where the dwindling number of clinics are now canceling abortion appointments.
Often religiously affiliated, the anti-abortion centers are not licensed medical facilities and do not provide medical services such as pre- or post-natal care or other health care for uninsured women, unlike clinics that offer abortions — which are subject to strict government regulations and patient privacy laws. They do sometimes have nurses on staff or as volunteers.
"Basically, these centers are looking around and saying, 'Our services are going to be needed now more than ever because there's going to be so many pregnant people who need support during their pregnancy — particularly unintended pregnancies,'" said Andrea Swartzendruber, a University of Georgia public health professor who has helped map center locations nationwide.
Shortly after Friday's Supreme Court decision, West Virginia's only abortion clinic announced it was suspending abortion services, but continuing to provide birth control, STI treatment and other services.
The Charleston anti-abortion center, which calls itself the Woman's Choice Pregnancy Resource Center, has been located next to the abortion clinic for years. The people who run it say their work won't change. They will continue to offer parenting and health classes, counseling for "women who regret a past decision to abort and wish to find comfort from guilt and sadness" and provide "facts about abortion risks — both physical and psychological," they said in an email to The Associated Press.
The board also said staff must complete training emphasizing the importance of clients' "right to be respected regardless of their decision."
At the clinic next door, called the Women's Health Center of West Virginia, executive director Katie Quinonez has her doubts about such statements. She has repeatedly seen patients seeking to end their pregnancies lured into the anti-abortion center and bombarded with warnings about abortion risks. Some who found their way to her office have shared pamphlets declaring that "abortion causes new problems that can haunt a woman for the rest of her life."
One titled "Abortion — Living Without Regret" shows a woman crying on the cover and lists "abortion risks," including "suicidal feelings," "death" and "cervical incompetence."
Quinonez said she worries about the dozens of patients whose abortion appointments were cancelled after the Supreme Court decision came down.
"I'm incredibly concerned," she said. "It's possible that they could think maybe there is another provider and state that's doing abortions. 'How about I call 'A Woman's Choice,' located in Charleston?' and then they make an appointment and go there because they've been lied to by a fake clinic that says 'Yes, we can provide you with care.'"
While the anti-abortion centers are mostly mum about their plans now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned, experts say they're likely to redouble efforts to persuade women not to end their pregnancies. The logistics work in their favor, since many women won't have the legal option of abortion without leaving their state.
The centers have been expanding in every state with support from wealthy conservative donors, powerful state lawmakers and religious institutions. They've also received tens of millions of tax dollars funneled to them by conservative state leaders.
Left-leaning states have shown more willingness to regulate how the centers advertise their services. Last year Connecticut banned them from using "deceptive advertising" about the services they provide.
Connecticut had 18 health clinics that provided abortions as of 2018; there are also around 20 pregnancy crisis centers.
"As we head into this new world and into this next phase, I think it's more important than ever for women to be able to access medically accurate information," said Democratic Rep. Jillian Gilchrest, who sponsored the Connecticut legislation.
"The last thing we want is for women to be at what they believe to be a health clinic only to receive misinformation about their options."
Nationally, crisis pregnancy centers outnumber abortion clinics more than 3 to 1, but in Republican-led states the numbers can be far higher, according to a 2021 report from The Alliance: State Advocates for Women's Rights and Gender Equality. Some 2,500 centers are located across the country, while there are fewer than 800 abortion clinics.
In Missouri, which has just one abortion clinic, Swartzendruber and her colleagues identified nearly 70 anti-abortion centers in 2021. The situation is similar in North Dakota, where at least seven centers operated last year and the state's lone abortion clinic is relocating now that Roe v. Wade was overturned.
In Mississippi, there are 30 centers, while the Jackson Women's Health Organization — a plaintiff in the legal battle that came before the Supreme Court — was the lone provider offering abortion services.
Those three states are among 13 with so-called trigger laws that banned most abortions after Roe was overturned. West Virginia doesn't have a trigger law, but does have an old statute on the books that had been shelved while Roe was in place.
"I see states with trigger laws working to continue to fund or increase funding to crisis pregnancy centers and trying to pass new legislation that would make the centers even more prominent," Swartzendruber said.
Earlier this month, anti-abortion leaders called on churches to support their local crisis pregnancy centers.
"I believe that we have an opportunity like never before as the church to really rush in and to make a huge difference," said Dean Nelson, vice president of government relations for Human Coalition, a national anti-abortion group that frequently directs pregnant women seeking information online to the centers and operates a handful of its own.
Some centers offer financial counseling, free diapers and food pantries for mothers after they've given birth. By expanding and strengthening the network of centers, anti-abortion advocates hope women will see they have resources and options.
That concerns reproductive rights advocates, who worry that without licensed abortion providers, women who become unexpectedly pregnant and desperate for help will wind up in places intent on deceiving them. Earlier this year, the Center for Countering Digital Hate, an internet watchdog group, released a report that found 1 in 10 Google searches for abortion services in states with trigger laws led people to the centers.
Amanda Furdge says that happened to her while searching for information about Mississippi's only abortion clinic in 2014. Instead, she found a listing for what turned out to be a crisis pregnancy center in Jackson.
"I went for an appointment, and they kept me there all day, traumatized me. They gave me a pregnancy test and they told me, 'We are not going to be able to recommend any abortion services for you,'" she said. "I was clear: 'I don't want to carry this pregnancy. I want to terminate it.'"
By the time she found the abortion clinic, she said she decided on her own she was too far along to have the procedure. She is now happily raising her 7-year-old son.
In West Virginia, the Charleston abortion clinic has rows of hedges blocking view of the building next door to reduce confusion. In front a sign reads "WARNING: The building behind this sign is an ANTI-CHOICE, ANTI-BIRTH CONTROL Crisis Pregnancy Center. It is not affiliated with the Women's Health Center."
"You shouldn't be able to pose as a medical facility and just straight up lie to patients," director Quinonez said.
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Kruesi reported from Nashville, Tennessee. Associated Press writer Emily Wagster Pettus contributed from Jackson, Mississippi.
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The Independent National Electoral Commission should obey the judgment of the Supreme Court and recognise Chief Edozie Njoku as the authentic chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, its Founding National Chairman, Chief Chekwas Okorie has said.
Okorie, the presidential candidate of the Njoku-led National Working Committee of APGA also expressed surprise that INEC was yet to recognise Njoku as the chairman of the party despite a subsisting Supreme Court decision which sacked Victor Oye.
Both Oye and Njoku have been laying claims to the leadership of the party ahead of the 2023 general elections.
Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Monday, Okorie said that the Supreme Court had in its 2021 decision on the leadership tussle of APGA, replaced Njoku’s name with that of Oye, adding that following the letter addressed to Justice Mary Odili of the Supreme Court, same has now been corrected, thus making him the APGA authentic national chairman.
INEC National Commissioner and Chairman (information and Voter Education Committee), Festus Okoye, said the commission would not trade words with anyone.
According to him, any party that was not satisfied with the INEC should seek redress in court.
Okoye said, “If a court order has been served on the commission and the commission willingly refuse to obey the judgment, what the judgement creditor ought do is to file contempt proceedings against the commission.
“So, if they believe that they have a judgement that has been served on the commission and we have refused to obey it, they should file contempt proceeding against the commission.”
Okorie said the corrected judgment has been subjected to “repeated verification and unwarranted investigation without finding faults either with the veracity of the correction or its authenticity.”
He wondered why it was taking INEC so long to comply with the corrected judgement, saying the commission promptly comply with the October 14, 2020 judgment of the apex court which contained the mistake.
Okorie said, “In fact, INEC complied within the 48 hours of its delivery, the same INEC has turned its face away from the duly corrected judgment nearing 60 days after the correction.
“It is pertinent to state that for the first time in 18 years, since 2004, there is no APGA leadership dispute pending in any courts in Nigeria. Judgments in Suit nos FHC/BAU/CS/10/2021 and SC/CV/686/2021 unambiguously affirmed chief Edozie Njoku as the lawful and authentic National Chairman of APGA, thus the only national Chairman of the party legally qualified to nominate valid candidate to contest the 2023 general on election the platform of APGA.
“INEC must have an ulterior intention instigate another round of litigations in a political party that has finally found peace after 18 long years of various forms of leadership crises, some of which were fuelled by INEC, INEC should give APGA the liberty and latitude to develop and grow like other political parties.
“APGA is one of the two oldest surviving political Party in Nigeria along with the PDP, but has suffered a debilitating stunted growth due to unprecedented prolonged leadership crises.”
He said that Oye had no claim to any lawful national convention of APGA, adding that the candidature of those whose names and particulars have been submitted to INEC Oye are not sustainable and cannot stand the test of judicial scrutiny.
“Njoku is the obvious beneficiary of the corrected version of the judgment of the Supreme Court duly signed by the Peter-Odili and certified by the Registrar of the Supreme Court.
“Oye had enjoyed the recognition of INEC based on the earlier version of the judgment that contained the mistake. It is appropriate Njoku must not be denied similar recognition by the commission soon after the correction was made by the apex court.
“INEC, is advertently or inadvertently arming. Other political parties with weapons to challenge APGA victories in the 2023 general election on the ground of invalid nomination process. INEC should avoid being accused of aiding and abetting the extinction of APGA”, Okorie said. | https://punchng.com/obey-supreme-court-judgment-on-apga-founding-chairman-okorie-warns-inec/ | 2022-06-27T18:39:51Z | https://punchng.com/obey-supreme-court-judgment-on-apga-founding-chairman-okorie-warns-inec/ | true | 2 |
Three-Point Stance: Dante Moore, QB questions, Billy Napier
All the quarterback commits and dominoes have Rivals national recruiting director Adam Gorney thinking a lot about the position. That, and some questions about the top guys and more in this today’s Three-Point Stance.
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1. READING THE MOORE TEA LEAVES
Arch Manning’s decision to pick Texas is not a surprise since it was down to the Longhorns, Georgia and Alabama, but it’s still huge news for many reasons. First among those is, Steve Sarkisian beat Nick Saban and Kirby Smart for the nation’s No. 1 player.
Texas had a losing season in Sarkisian’s first year while Georgia won the national title. But Manning loved his relationships with Sarkisian and position coach AJ Milwee. There was just a different comfort level in Austin than anywhere else.
With Manning off the board, the only five-star quarterback left to make his decision is Detroit (Mich.) Martin Luther King’s Dante Moore. Reading the tea leaves might give a really healthy indication where that recruitment is headed as well.
Moore visited Oregon this past weekend and by all indications is very serious about the Ducks. He’s also now very serious about Michigan after another recent visit there where he had more in-depth conversations with co-OC/QB coach Matt Weiss.
Let’s look at some of the other programs connected to Moore. Notre Dame doesn’t make as much sense anymore after the commitment of 2024 high four-star CJ Carr. If Texas A&M thought it had a chance then why are the Aggies going so hard after Baylor commit Austin Novosad? If LSU did, then why did the Tigers just offer four-star Brock Glenn?
This feels like it’s coming down to Michigan and Oregon. The safe bet would be the Wolverines since it’s up the road and he could be the hometown hero. But Moore seems really intrigued by the Ducks and what coach Dan Lanning is building there. A two-team race looks likely now.
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2. ONE QUESTION ABOUT TOP QB COMMITS
Watching the craziness of the transfer portal, especially at the quarterback position since last season – Spencer Rattler to South Carolina, Caleb Williams to USC, Jayden Daniels to LSU and on and on and on – has me thinking about this 2022 recruiting class.
Not to be Debbie Downer but the reality is some of these quarterback commits – perhaps many of them – will not end their careers at the school they’ve now chosen for any number of reasons from playing time, to coach fit, to NIL deals, to whatever else.
With the quarterback position top of mind this week following Arch Manning’s commitment to Texas, I want to take a look at the high-level quarterback commits in this class and offer one question about each as they enter their senior seasons ahead of going to college.
Arch Manning: This all comes down to expectations. There was insane hype around Quinn Ewers but for Manning it’s off the charts. First, Manning might have to wait behind Ewers in Austin but then what happens if Texas is struggling a little bit or Ewers isn’t as sharp as expected and there’s tons of pressure to put Manning in the game? The question of how Sarkisian handles his five-star quarterbacks is a good problem to have but might not have a perfect solution.
Malachi Nelson: The recent history of highly rated USC quarterbacks is not good. Yes, that was under a different coaching staff that might have been in way over their heads and Lincoln Riley has a phenomenal track record at the position. But it’s still something to consider. Jaxson Dart - gone. JT Daniels - gone. Kedon Slovis - gone. Jack Sears - gone. Other than a few names over the years, high-profile USC quarterbacks have not panned out. By no means does that mean Nelson is following that path but it’s something to watch.
Nico Iamaleava: If Hendon Hooker could throw for 31 touchdowns and three interceptions last season at Tennessee then Iamaleava could be in store for incredible numbers. But can the Vols put enough talented playmakers around him to make themselves SEC East contenders? I was completely wrong about Cedric Tillman coming out of high school but in my defense so was everybody else as the Tennessee coaches made the right call and every other Power Five program passed on him. But after missing on five-star Carnell Tate there’s a decent-to-good chance the Vols might not land any of the current top-25 receivers nationally. Iamaleava is great and TE Ethan Davis is special but can Tennessee load up like others in the SEC?
Christopher Vizzina: Clemson’s offense was in a funk last season. Quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei threw nine touchdowns and 10 picks. No receiver had more than three TDs. The Tigers resorted to running the ball far more often than would be ideal. What if Clemson doesn’t come out of that malaise this season? That’s probably unlikely but the Tigers need a slot weapon and they don’t have one yet in this class after the de-commitment of Nathaniel Joseph. Vizzina is a talented pocket passer but Clemson’s weaponry needs a little retooling.
Jaden Rashada: Since joining the ACC, Miami has one 10-win season. That is 18 tries and one double-digit campaign and while the Hurricanes have not been bad most seasons they also have not been elite. How long does it take to change that, if ever, under first-year coach Mario Cristobal? Rashada is also entering a quarterback room not barren of talent as Tyler Van Dyke could leave after this season but Jake Garcia is very talented and Jacurri Brown is no slouch. The Hurricanes also have a commitment from Emory Williams. Rashada could have the highest ceiling of any QB at Miami after this season but will he be surrounded by playmakers of his caliber?
Jackson Arnold: The Denton (Texas) Guyer four-star had a phenomenal junior season and has tons of talent but the question for him is whether the new Oklahoma under coach Brent Venables looks like the old one under Lincoln Riley. There is no way to know exactly until we see the Sooners on the field but with OC Jeff Lebby running the show, Oklahoma probably won’t miss a beat.
Eli Holstein: It’s easy to believe Bryce Young will head off to the NFL after this season but Jalen Milroe looks like a million bucks and Ty Simpson also went to Tuscaloosa to compete so the path for Holstein isn’t as easy as some others. But to be the Alabama quarterback is a massive responsibility so no one expected it to be easy. The former Texas A&M commit found what he wanted in Tuscaloosa and has a tough road ahead but he’s also very talented and very, very competitive so it will be interesting to watch play out.
Austin Novosad: The four-star quarterback from Dripping Springs, Texas, finds himself in perhaps the most interesting situation of any QB in this class now. A Baylor commit since December, Ohio State is making a big-time run at him and over the weekend he landed a new offer from Texas A&M. There is really a no-lose situation here but it’s still a tough call for Novosad as to where he ends up.
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3. THOUGHTS ON BILLY NAPIER’S OPEN LETTER
Florida fans are antsy. Big surprise. They always are.
The pressure is mounting on coach Billy Napier before he’s had the opportunity to build his first full recruiting class or even coach a game in Gainesville that late last week he wrote an open letter to Florida fans explaining the plan forward.
Have the Gators landed every top recruit they’re going after? No. And yes there have been some disappointments. But Florida is in big-boy recruiting against Alabama, Georgia and others and the Gators aren’t going to win them all.
Following three straight losing seasons under Mark Hudspeth, Napier went 7-7 in his first season at Louisiana. After that, his record was 34-5 in three years. To think he’s getting pressure already and fans are questioning his ability is letting the inmates run the asylum.
I lived in Gainesville for three years during the height of Florida sports - Billy Donovan was taking the Gators to Final Fours and Urban Meyer was hoisting national championship trophies. People still complained all the time on sports talk radio.
It’s so early in the 2023 recruiting class but Florida has the fourth-best class in the SEC. There are plenty of players still on the radar from five-star cornerback Cormani McClain on down.
All across the country, fans are hopeful especially after a wild coaching carousel. Florida fans are guarded at best and despondent at worst. And Napier could end up as the best hire of the entire bunch. | https://oregon.rivals.com/news/three-point-stance-dante-moore-qb-questions-billy-napier | 2022-06-27T18:40:50Z | https://oregon.rivals.com/news/three-point-stance-dante-moore-qb-questions-billy-napier | false | 2 |
Thousands of customers with British Gas are being advised they could be eligible for a grant to help with energy payments.
Money saving expert Martin Lewis has warned energy bills could rise by another £1,000 this winter, as the public continues to struggle against the cost of living crisis.
Experts at Cornwall Insights predict the Ofgem energy price cap, which sets a limit on the rates a supplier can charge for each unit of gas and electricity used, will rise to £2,980 in October 2022, before hitting £3,000 in January 2023.
While the government has confirmed every home in England, Scotland and Wales will get £400 off their energy bills, as part of a broader £15 billion cost of living package, some households are still finding it challenging to not fall into debt.
However, thousands of British Gas customers could be eligible for a grant to help them with their energy bill payments.
What are the eligibility criteria?
The British Gas Energy Trust offers grants up to £1,500 for customers with an energy debt between £250 - £750.
Check the criteria below to see if you are eligible:
You live in England, Scotland or Wales
You have not received a grant from the British Gas Energy Trust within the last 2 years
You must be seeking a grant to clear an outstanding debt on a current or open gas, electricity or dual fuel energy account in your name or be a member of that household. The energy account must relate to your main residence
You have electric and/or gas debt
You do not have savings above £1,000
You have received help from a money advice agency
How to apply for the grant
To apply for the grant, British Gas customers will need the following:
Proof of money advice received in the last three months – individuals and families fund only
Proof of all household income – including three recent consecutive wage slips or benefit statements less than a year old
A meter read for your gas and/or electricity account – if you’re a British Gas customer – or your most recent gas and electricity bill
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Michael Waldman: After Supreme Court gun ruling, 'some aspects' of new gun safety law ‘will be challenged’
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Michael Waldman, President of the Brennan Center for Justice and author of “The Second Amendment: A Biography,” joins Andrea Mitchell to assess whether new gun safety legislation complies with the Supreme Court’s ruling on a New York gun law. “I think it's still constitutional now,” says Waldman. “There are some aspects to it, such as red flag laws, saying you can take people's guns away if they're a threat or if they have a violent mental health issue, and also the things relating to background checks that will be challenged.”June 27, 2022
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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Andrew Cogliano shouted at Nathan MacKinnon in the midst of the Colorado Avalanche’s Stanley Cup celebration.
“87!” he bellowed.
It was a reference to the final two numbers of MacKinnon’s hotel room, which Colorado’s star forward thought was a great omen when he checked in ahead of Sunday night’s Game 6 in Tampa. Sidney Crosby, like MacKinnon a native of Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, is known for being No. 87.
Now MacKinnon is a Stanley Cup champion, just like Crosby.
“We just felt like it was fate,” MacKinnon said. “We just knew we were going to win when I got that room number.”
Fate didn’t help MacKinnon sneak a perfect shot past 2021 playoff MVP Andrei Vasilevskiy for Colorado’s first goal or help him set up Artturi Lehkonen for the second. And fate didn’t make him slide his body in front of shots to keep them from getting to the net or take a big hit from Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos that knocked him to the ice.
No, it was skill and sheer determination for a player seeking a championship that had eluded him for several years amid playoff disappointments. He was at his best in the Cup-clinching 2-1 victory Sunday night. After a relatively quiet performance in the series until that point, MacKinnon picked the perfect time to be a difference-maker and drove the bus for the Avalanche.
General manager Joe Sakic, who drafted MacKinnon with the first pick in 2013, said this means everything to his first-line center.
“He’s one of the best players in the world, and he wanted this more than anyone, and you can tell,” Sakic said. “He’s open about it how much he wants to win, and I was really proud for him. He’s been tremendous right from when he started as a rookie. He’s gotten better and better every year. A dynamic player, and you saw it today. He checked as hard as when he had the puck.”
MacKinnon at times played like a man possessed during this run, leading the Avalanche with 13 goals, tied for the playoff lead.
“The maturity of his game over the last couple of seasons and in going through what we went through in the playoffs last year has kind of driven him to a different point this year,” coach Jared Bednar said. “He has a better understanding and a growing understanding of everything that’s happening around him and that other guys play an important role in our team’s success and it doesn’t have to always just come back on him.”
MacKinnon blazed and bulldozed through and dangled around plenty of opponents to win his first championship, adding a goal in the title-clinching win.
“Nate’s like a bull in a china shop,” said Lightning coach Jon Cooper, whose team came two victories away from the NHL’s first three-peat since in the early 1980s. “He plays the power game. He’s kind of got that double-edged sword because he’s really fast and he’s really strong, so it’s hard to neutralize him when you really let him go.”
The Avalanche unleashed MacKinnon on Nashville, St. Louis and Edmonton before that — sweeping the Predators in the first round and the Oilers in the Western Conference final sandwiched around beating the rival Blues in six. And then came the Lightning, who were vanquished in a terrific series that saw four one-goal games (two won by Colorado in overtime) and a blowout win for each team.
At the end, Colorado had the Cup and MacKinnon this time didn’t have to answer questions about what went wrong or whether he’d need to change his approach to win in the playoffs.
Instead of doing that, MacKinnon ratcheted up his game. Even before he scored his first goal of the final, he danced around defenders with moves more reminiscent of video game hockey than real life.
Facing noted Tampa Bay shutdown center Anthony Cirelli in the final, MacKinnon was more than up to the challenge.
“He embraces some of those matchups,” Bednar said. “Nate, he’s not afraid or intimidated to go against anybody.”
As a result, MacKinnon now trails Crosby by two Stanley Cup titles, giving the 26-year-old even more to shoot for beyond this championship.
“It’s crazy,” MacKinnon said. “Can’t wait to hug my family. It’s hard to describe. I didn’t really know what it would be like to actually win it, just seeing all these warriors battle, it just feels unbelievable.”
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UCF Extends Ball-Malone’s Contract, Softball ‘Wins’
The contract extension of Cindy Ball-Malone is a milestone for UCF Softball.
Sometimes a coach simply fits the program. Fits so well, in fact, that program wants to keep the person around for a long time. That's the case for the UCF Knights and Softball Head Coach Cindy Ball-Malone .
The UCF Knights have a really good softball program under Coach Ball-Malone. With her extension through 2027, Ball-Malone has an opportunity to now build upon the consistent success that the program has seen since her arrival.
She became the leader of the UCF Softball program on June 27, 2018. Since that time, the program has continued to win more and more. The improvement is obvious: 2019 (34-21), 2020 (21-5-1), 2021 (41-19-1), and 2022 (49-14).
From March 4 through March 27, UCF did not lose a softball game, going 18-0 over that stretch. The streak included victories over programs such as South Carolina, Nebraska, and Ohio State. The Knights also had a winning streak of 10 games with a victory over Virginia Tech, and a seven game streak that included two wins over Michigan and a victory against Wichita State.
From an individual perspective, many of Ball-Malone’s players excelled this year, with Jada Cody being the most noticeable a First Team All-American by D1Softball and a Second Team All-American by Softball America. Cody batted .361 with 15 home runs and 75 RBI, while also scoring 48 runs herself.
Overall, the number of Knights that upped their performances this season is incredible. That’s coaching and development, and Ball-Malone deserves credit for helping players like Cody continue to improve and even dominate.
With all of the success that recent UCF teams and players have enjoyed, it's great that Ball-Malone will be sticking around to coach the Knights for the long haul. She deserves it and UCF is fortunate to have her.
The UCF Softball program can be followed on Twitter ( @UCF_Softball ) , Facebook ( /UCFSoftball ) and Instagram ( UCF.Softball ).
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ROME (AP) — Leonardo Del Vecchio, who founded eyewear empire Luxottica in a trailer and turned an everyday object into a global fashion item, becoming one of Italy’s richest men in the process, died on Monday, the eyeglass company said. He was 87.
“EssilorLuxottica announces with deep sorrow the passing of Chairman Leonardo Del Vecchio,″ said a statement from the company, its name reflecting a deal forged several years ago between Luxottica and French-based lensmaker Essilor.
The statement said EssilorLuxottica’s board would meet to “determine the next steps.”
Luca Zaia, the governor of Veneto, the northeast region where Del Vecchio started his business in 1961 in an Alpine valley town, hailed Del Vecchio as one of the “entrepreneurs of greatest success in all the world.”
Italian media said Del Vecchio died in a Milan hospital, where he was admitted several weeks ago. No cause of death was cited.
From a start in a Milan orphanage, Del Vecchio went on to become one of Italy’s richest industrialists. Globalizing fashion eyeglasses, Luxottica now makes frames for dozens of stellar fashion names, including Armani, Burberry and Chanel.
On Forbes’ list of richest persons, Del Vecchio and his family was ranked last year at No. 60, with assets of $24.5 billion.
Del Vecchio’s father sold vegetables on the streets of Milan but died before he was born. The youngest of four children, when he was in his 20s, he worked as an apprentice making parts for eyeglass frames, then went into business for himself. He moved from Milan to the Dolomite Mountains village of Agordo in 1961, taking advantage of an offer of free land to provide jobs and discourage young people from flocking to cities for work.
What started as a company housed in a trailer steadily grew into a sprawling complex, a 90-minute drive from Venice, employing thousands of people and producing tens of thousands of frames every day.
Del Vecchio found gold by turning the rather mundane necessity of life into “designer frames” for prescription glasses and sunglasses. The Luxottica’s corporate website lists 33 top brands, including Valentino, Prada, Michael Kors, Coach and Brooks Brothers.
Two moves as he expanded his business were widely considered key. One strategy saw him invest in the retail sector, opening Luxottica stores. The other strategy led him to acquisitions, notably that of the U.S. company Ray-Ban, in 1999, a brand which under the company’s marketing approach gained cachet.
Del Vecchio’s empire expanded with a deal, announced in 2018, with France’s Essilor. That accord created a massive entity with more than 140,000 employees in 150 countries.
But Del Vecchio took care to keep his family financial vehicle, the holding company Delfin. In its latest configuration, Del Vecchio held 25% of its capital. Under Delfin’s umbrella are considerable stakes in banking and insurance companies as well.
Unlike some of Italy’s flashier industrialists, like TV magnate Silvio Berlusconi and Fiat’s Gianni Agnelli, Del Vecchio kept a low-profile, to the point that Italian media dubbed him “Mr. Nobody.”
Corriere della Sera daily quoted him as saying of his early mentors in the trade: “They left me with several important lessons — discipline, method and competence.”
Del Vecchio preached simplicity. “For years my lunch was based on boiled cabbage. Its smell reminds me of the great effort, the dream that I had to do something that was mine, even if small, but where I could put to use my ideas and my abilities,″ the Milan daily quoted him as saying.
He remained untouched by the corruption scandals that rocked Italian business and political power spheres in the early 1990s.
“I don’t like paying taxes, but I like sleeping at night,” Del Vecchio told The Associated Press in an interview at company headquarters in 1995.
Premier Mario Draghi, an economist who had headed the European Central Bank, issued a tribute from Germany, where he was participating in the G-7 summit.
“For more than 60 years a protagonist of Italian entrepreneurship, Del Vecchio created one of the biggest companies of the country, starting out from humble origins,” Draghi said in a written statement. The industrialist “brought the community of Agordo and the entire country to the center of the world of innovation,” the Italian premier said.
Del Vecchio married three times, including two times with his second wife, Nicoletta Zampillo. He had six children: son Claudio and two daughters from his first marriage to Luciana Nervo; a son, Leonardo Maria from his marriage to Zampillo; and two sons, Luca and Clemente, with Sabina Grossi, a former investor in the group, La Repubblica newspaper said. | https://www.abc27.com/international/leonardo-del-vecchio-founded-luxottica-eyewear-empire-dies/ | 2022-06-27T18:48:28Z | https://www.abc27.com/international/leonardo-del-vecchio-founded-luxottica-eyewear-empire-dies/ | true | 31 |
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As workers at major companies increasingly move to unionize, the political environment for labor couldn’t be more ripe.
Perhaps nowhere is that more accurate than at the National Labor Relations Board, the agency that enforces the country’s labor laws and oversees union elections.
In the past year, the Biden-appointed top prosecutor Jennifer Abruzzo has been seeking to overturn precedent and revive decades-old labor policies that supporters say would make it easier for workers to form a union. To get her wish, Abruzzo must have buy-in from the five-member board, whose Democratic majority is expected to be sympathetic to her proposed changes. As for President Joe Biden, he has vowed to be “the most pro-union president” in American history.
“In the past, there has been a focus on employer rights or employer interests. And I do not believe that comports with our congressional mandate,” Abruzzo said in an interview with The Associated Press.
The changes Abruzzo seeks come as workers at major companies, including Starbucks, Amazon and most recently, Apple, clinch union victories. But any shifts in the agency’s enforcement of labor law are likely to be reversed under a Republican administration and met with fierce resistance from employers in the federal courts.
Currently, the agency is in the crosshairs of Amazon, which has been arguing in an NLRB hearing that began earlier this month that the union victory at one of its warehouses on Staten Island, New York, should be tossed out. The e-commerce giant claims labor organizers and the agency acted in a way that tainted the vote. In one of its 25 objections, the company zeros in on a lawsuit filed in March by the NLRB’s Brooklyn office seeking to reinstate a fired Amazon worker who was involved in the union drive.
Abruzzo has said she would “aggressively” seek such remedies during her tenure, and could even pursue cases when an employer has only levied threats against workers. The agency has repeatedly taken Starbucks to federal court since December, most recently on Tuesday when it asked a court to reinstate seven employees in Buffalo, New York that it says were illegally fired for trying to form a union. Abruzzo says she’s also been asking field offices to be on the lookout for other threats to workers.
John Logan, the director of labor and employment studies at San Francisco State University, said some of the changes Abruzzo is seeking include policy shifts labor scholars have wanted for years.
“We have a general counsel prepared to do things that have not been done in the past,” Logan said. “And also doing it in the context of a period of labor organizing that we haven’t seen for decades and decades.”
A career NLRB attorney for more than two decades, Abruzzo rose through the ranks of the agency to serve as deputy general counsel under former President Barack Obama. She briefly served as the acting general counsel and left the agency during the Trump administration for a stint at Communications Workers of America, one of the largest labor unions in the U.S. Last year, she was confirmed to her current role in the U.S. Senate along party lines.
Arguably, her most significant move since then has come in an NLRB case filed in April, where she asked the labor board to reinstate Joy Silk, an arcane legal doctrine that could dramatically change how unions typically form in the U.S.
Joy Silk, which was abandoned nearly 50 years ago, would compel companies to bargain with a union that secures majority support from workers through authorization cards rather than going through a protracted election process. Logan noted that Joy Silk essentially curtails an employers’ ability to wage long anti-union campaigns in the leadup to an election, when unions tend to lose support from workers.
A formal move towards Joy Silk is expected to be hotly contested by businesses and right-to-work groups who want private-ballot elections. Some experts say elections better capture how workers feel about a union. And the leadup to a vote typically gives companies time to make their case to workers as to why they should reject unionization, which is legal as long as employers follow labor law.
However, labor activists and pro-union experts argue some employers use the time to fend off organizing by any means necessary, including mandatory meetings in which they lay out all the reasons why workers should reject unionization.
Though the labor board has allowed employers to mandate such meetings for decades, Abruzzo argued in an April memo that it was based on a misunderstanding of employers’ speech rights and should be outlawed. She’s seeking to make the meetings voluntary for workers.
Rep. Virginia Foxx, the Republican leader of the House Committee on Education and Labor, slammed Abruzzo’s memo soon after it was released, calling it “a hyper-partisan love letter to unions.”
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“Should the NLRB choose to overturn decades of precedent and silence job creators, the consequences will be disastrous,” Foxx said in a statement at the time.
But field offices are following suit. About a month after Abruzzo’s memo was issued, the NLRB office in Brooklyn said it found merit in a charge filed by the Amazon Labor Union that accused Amazon of violating labor law at one of its warehouses on Staten Island, New York, by holding mandatory meetings to persuade workers to reject the union, adding further bad blood between the company and the agency.
Mark Nix, the president of the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation, said it’s difficult to take Abruzzo’s quest for more workers’ rights seriously because she’s attempting to overturn a Trump labor board decision that made it easier for employers to suspend bargaining on a future contract when they know a union no longer has majority support.
Abruzzo has signaled it’s one of the many decisions she intends to undo from the Trump era, when cases were spearheaded by her predecessor Peter Robb, who was widely seen by organized labor and Democrats as favoring employers. Biden later fired Robb.
“The hypocrisy is off the charts when you think about the employee rights,” Nix said. “When she gets done with the job, she ought to apply for the lobbyist job at the AFL-CIO, because she’s going even farther than union officials have even imagined.”
Experts say it’s too early to know how successful Abruzzo might be in her efforts because the changes she’s seeking are still winding their way through the NLRB’s process. Logan, the labor expert, said she’s has been more aggressive than her Democrat-appointed predecessors, but still faces a steep challenge since changes she’s seeking are likely to be heavily litigated.
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- data.ai (formerly App Annie), the first unified data AI company, recently published its Q2 Pulse Index revealing quarterly data on both mobile games and apps. The data compiled shows that the mobile games market and app market both continue to thrive in the post pandemic world.
The quarterly pulse report reveals that the app economy remains strong 15 years after the channel first emerged, and two years after the COVID-19 lockdown fueled its growth. Consumers are set to spend $33 billion on apps in Q2 2022 – up by 4% among iOS users from Q1 and consistent among Android users, matching the $11B in Q1. This data suggests that app users are maintaining the mobile 'lifestyles' they adopted during the pandemic and are happy to pay for premium in-app experiences and services.
Across both app stores, games are set to account for 65% of all consumer spend in Q2 2022. And, according to data.ai's quarterly data, mobile is now the leading force in gaming and generates 60% of global gaming spend, largely thanks to its wide demographic reach and gameplay range. In this quarter, consumers are projected to download more than 13.5 billion games and spend more than $21.4 billion. Compared to pre-pandemic Q2 2019, mobile gaming is set to generate 30% more revenue this quarter and see a 25% increase in average weekly game downloads, confirming a continuation of mobile gaming's pandemic-fueled boom.
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