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Manchester United linked with Christian Eriksen and Paulo Dybala? It must be the Summer of 2019...
Only rumors for now, but with his supposed deal with Inter Milan stalling it appears that Argentine forward Paulo Dybala and his people are considering their options, with Premier League clubs Arsenal and Manchester United taking part in the discussions. Dybala has spent most of his career scoring goals in Serie A, but after his contract expired at the end of an underwhelming spell at Juventus he might be considering his options elsewhere.
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Paulo Dybala’s agents are in contacts with Manchester United. @DiMarzio @AlbicelesteTalk ✅
According to Gianluca Di Marzio and a few others, Manchester United are interested in submitting an offer for Dybala. Recent news of Cristiano Ronaldo’s desire to leave the club just a year on from the reunion has quickly put United in need of options at striker. As of now, Anthony Martial is the only other experienced striker in the squad with options from the Academy behind him. Marcus Rashford has played as a centre forward many times in his career, but it’s unlikely he’ll be an answer at the position under Erik ten Hag.
Dybala is 28 years old (29 in November) and while he is still clearly a very talented player it seems his best years are likely behind him. It wouldn’t be a desperate move for United to bring him in, though they are desperate for someone like him to help round out their squad. If the opportunity is there, they should take it so long as they don’t commit themselves to ridiculous wages. Dybala is still a good forward, United need good forwards. Even if he isn’t at the club five years from now he can offer something now, and United aren’t in much of a position financially to find a younger player with his skill for an affordable price this window. | https://thebusbybabe.sbnation.com/2022/7/6/23196340/rumor-manchester-united-in-talks-over-free-agent-paulo-dybala | 2022-07-06T14:06:27Z | https://thebusbybabe.sbnation.com/2022/7/6/23196340/rumor-manchester-united-in-talks-over-free-agent-paulo-dybala | false | 1 |
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EU lawmakers Wednesday voted in favor of a European Commission proposal to allow nuclear and natural gas-fired power plants to be marketed as sustainable investments on financial markets.
Under the new rules — known as the taxonomy — new gas-fired plants built through 2030 will be recognized as a transitional energy source as long as they replace a coal- or fuel oil-fired plant, switch to a low-carbon gas like hydrogen by 2035 and stay under a maximum emissions cap over 20 years.
Existing nuclear plants will receive a green label if they pledge to switch to so-called accident-tolerant fuels beginning in 2025 and detail plans for final storage of radioactive waste in 2050.
A total of 328 MEPs supported the proposed investment labels, with 278 objections and 33 abstentions. Defeating the proposal would have required an absolute majority of 353 votes.
The Commission’s advisory Platform on Sustainable Finance voiced its opposition to the plans earlier this year. Environmental campaigners and a left-leaning coalition of MEPs have also sharply criticized the proposal to label gas and nuclear as green.
"I voted against the objection because the fears expressed about this delegated act aren't justified," Renew Europe lawmaker Pascal Canfin, who chairs the Parliament's environment committee, said after the vote. "These energy sources won't be put in the same category as renewables, and strict conditions are included."
Greens MEP Marie Toussaint, who campaigned hard to defeat the file, blasted the outcome as "an odious greenwashing attempt with Macron as conductor" and "a failure for Europe and the climate." | https://www.politico.eu/article/parliament-votes-to-give-green-labels-to-nuclear-and-gas/ | 2022-07-06T14:11:03Z | https://www.politico.eu/article/parliament-votes-to-give-green-labels-to-nuclear-and-gas/ | false | 1 |
President Chamisa Denounces Incessant Harassment Of Sikhala, Sithole
6 July 2022
Just been to court in solidarity with our Change Champions Hon Mps @JobSikhala1 and Sithole.These Honourable Members and the 11 others deserve fairness, justice and all our support. Justice delayed is justice denied. We’re WINNING! #Godisinit #FakaPressure- Advocate Nelson Chamisa | https://www.zimeye.net/2022/07/06/president-chamisa-denounces-incessant-harassment-of-sikhala-sithole/ | 2022-07-06T14:14:42Z | https://www.zimeye.net/2022/07/06/president-chamisa-denounces-incessant-harassment-of-sikhala-sithole/ | true | null |
At the 2018 F1 Japanese GP, reports of a rift between then-Ferrari technical director Mattia Binotto and then-team principal Maurizio Arrivabene emerged.
After the Scuderia's disastrous 2018 F1 season ended, a new order was established at the team as it was revealed that Binotto would take over from Arrivabene as the team principal at Ferrari. At the time, the decision received a positive response as Binotto had been a Ferrari employee for decades and Arrivabene was someone who did not get the best portrayal within the media.
This is the Prancing Horse's fourth season under Binotto's reign. With the Italian featuring in the limelight for the first time in his reign, legitimate questions are being raised about his acumen and his capability to lead the Scuderia to a title challenge.
The emergence of Mattia Binotto at Ferrari was not a coincidence
Mattia Binotto's emergence as the man to overthrow Maurizio Arrivabene was not something that happened out of the blue. Binotto had been a Ferrari man for decades while Arrivabene was seen as the charismatic "Marlboro guy". After two failed championship campaigns in 2017 and 2018, coinciding with Ferrari boss Sergio Marchionne's death, there was a clear power struggle within the team. Ever since Marchionne's passing, the team had gone into disarray with one disaster after the other in the second half of the season.
The new regime that took over placed the blame squarely on Arrivabene and sided with Binotto, the affable "Ferrari guy" who had worked within the team for far too long. In retrospect, the team's failures in 2017 and 2018 could be pinned down not only to operational failures but technical shortcomings as well.
In both those seasons, Mercedes out-developed the Italian squad in the second halves and ran away with the title. The blame for all of this should have fallen on Binotto's shoulders, but as it turns out, he won the internal power struggle and rose to prominence.
Mattia Binotto has not inspired confidence at any point in his reign
Ever since Mattia Binotto took over, the team has been going through a bit of a rut. Ferrari was not a piece of championship-contending machinery in 2019, the first season for the Italian as the team principal. It's also pretty common knowledge now that there was something funny going on with that Ferrari power unit as well.
The 2020 season was worse as the team had to make last-minute modifications to the engine as the FIA's technical directive left them with no choice. Throughout all of this, Binotto kept a strong face and talked about a strong future with title contention a part of it. As it turns out, the Scuderia made strides in 2021 to finish third in the championship, and in 2022 won 2 of the first 3 races.
Throughout all of this, there was a clear "lack of fire" and a certain level of acceptability towards mediocre results. This was not the case in previous reigns. For example, in 2017, the car was not as fast as the Mercedes, but the Italian squad still put blood and heart into it to make it a challenge in the first half of the season.
Binotto's regime has been a contradiction on that front. Pre-2019 season Binotto was all about expectation management. The 2020 and 2021 seasons were nothing but fillers for the team before it got down to the business of fighting for the title.
The Scuderia have arguably the fastest car on the grid this season, but there is a lack of emphasis from the team boss when it comes to winning a championship. As a result, "next season" has become the party line for the team, and for unexplained reasons, Binotto is already leaning towards that.
The lack of awareness of a championship slipping through the hands is shockingly obvious
What was not only surprising but hard to explain as well, was Mattia Binotto's much-publicized finger-wagging at Charles Leclerc after the 2022 F1 British GP. The scene made it painfully obvious that Ferrari had zero idea of what it had done.
The 2022 F1 British GP was a race in which the Italian squad, with its lack of decision-making or clarity of thought, cost the lead driver 13 points in the championship. In a race that Leclerc should have won by all means, he ended up off the podium. Yet, Binotto's rather public telling off of the Monegasque was a sign that the team was not even aware of what it had done.
Binotto was defiant in his post-race interviews and felt nothing about the rather prolonged mismanaged race dynamics during the 2022 F1 British GP. His post-race defense was rather strange as he lashed out at the critics, saying:
“What would they have done then? I think the decision we took was the right one and the proper one at each single time. Should we have stopped Charles [Leclerc] at the safety car is maybe the only one we could be questioning, I think.”
Does Mattia Binotto even know what he can achieve this season?
The way Mattia Binotto handled the post-race questions almost makes you think that there is a clear lack of directionality or purpose. Ferrari has arguably the fastest car on the grid. Binotto, however, has been very vocal in stating that the team's goal is not to win the championship this season. It's almost bewildering for a team principal to come out and make such a statement when he has the best car on the grid in his ranks. What more is he looking for in this case?
Does such a lack of killer instinct work in an F1 paddock? Especially when it is filled with sharks like Toto Wolff and Christian Horner who would go to war even if their teams did not have the fastest cars? No, it does not!
This is the first season of the new regulations. Mercedes messed up at the start of the season but is now making a comeback. Red Bull has still not completely gotten on top of the regulations and is vulnerable in some areas. This is the Italian team's best opportunity since 2008 to win the title. Does Binotto even know that? Does he even know he has the opportunity to immortalize himself as the man who brought the Scuderia back to its glory days?
Looking at his actions, it's hard to say that he does. Binotto is an in-house talent whose expertise has been on the technical side of the sport. He, however, is not a leader! He has not shown the traits that would give Tifosi the confidence in his ability to lead them to glory.
Is Mattia Binotto the right man to lead a Ferrari resurgence? On the evidence of what we have seen, no, he's not. | https://www.sportskeeda.com/f1/is-mattia-binotto-right-man-lead-ferrari-f1 | 2022-07-06T14:15:22Z | https://www.sportskeeda.com/f1/is-mattia-binotto-right-man-lead-ferrari-f1 | true | 1 |
Year-round immersion experience brings access to emerging tech to middle school students at college campuses nationwide
NEW YORK, July 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Verizon Innovative Learning, the company’s signature education initiative focused on addressing barriers to digital inclusion for over a decade, is rebranding and expanding its free project-based enrichment program to Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers. Previously known as two separate programs, Young Men of Color and Young Rural Women, the new Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers program, in partnership with the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE), will offer a more inclusive learning environment while still providing middle school students in under-resourced communities with the opportunity to discover new problem-solving skills and gain exposure to career opportunities in STEM fields.
Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers will continue to offer an engaging, hands-on experience developed to enrich learning through design thinking, 3D printing, augmented reality, social entrepreneurship and mentorship. Developed by Arizona State University’s Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute, the program’s interactive curriculum centers around four educational tracks: immersive media, smart solutions, digital product innovations and artificial intelligence. The year-round program, which begins with a summer immersion experience and then hosts one STEM Enrichment day in the fall and spring for new and returning students, is held in partnership with a total of 44 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and community colleges across the country.
“One of the core tenets of Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers is to expose students to emerging technologies and teach students to think broadly about how technology can make the world a better place,” said Alex Servello, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility at Verizon. “Since the program launched in 2017, we’ve been able to reach thousands of students, not only through hands-on learning, but through mentorships that help to deepen their connection to STEM, as well as build their confidence and leadership skills outside of the classroom.”
“Being a part of Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers gave me access to amazing technology, which allowed me to enhance my skills in STEM and build upon my innate design capabilities,” said Christopher, a 16-year-old student who previously participated in the program at Tuskegee University. “Through the program I also met great new friends and mentors and learned about the latest trends in technology. I enjoyed each day of the program and was always excited to see what new experiences we would engage in next.”
Verizon Innovative Learning HQ, next-gen learning for all
Students and teachers can also take advantage of Verizon Innovative Learning HQ, Verizon’s new, freely available open access education portal that scales the resources of Verizon Innovative Learning and its decade-long proven approach to integrating technology into the classroom. The portal enables any K-12 educator in the country to access innovative learning apps, professional development and tailored lesson plans to empower students to be social innovators and to create solutions using emerging tech.
Citizen Verizon: Goal to 10 million youths with digital skills training
These efforts are all part of Citizen Verizon, the company’s responsible business plan for economic, environmental, and social advancement. Citizen Verizon empowers Verizon to deliver on its mission to move the world forward through action by expanding digital access and resources, protecting the climate, and ensuring people have the skills needed for jobs of the future. Through Citizen Verizon, and the key pillar of Digital Inclusion, the company’s responsible business goals include providing 10 million youths with digital skills training by 2030. To learn more about Verizon’s digital inclusion efforts, visit CitizenVerizon.com. To sign up for Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers, visit https://naccemeets.nacce.com/vil/home.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was formed on June 30, 2000 and is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services. Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $133.6 billion in 2021. The company offers data, video and voice services and solutions on its award-winning networks and platforms, delivering on customers’ demand for mobility, reliable network connectivity, security and control.
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Putin's aide warns US against pressing for war crimes court
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- Dmitry MedvedevRussian lawyer and politician; former President and Prime Minister of Russia
MOSCOW (AP) — A top Russian official warned the U.S. Wednesday that it could face the “wrath of God” if it pursues efforts to help establish an international tribunal to investigate Russia's action in Ukraine.
Dmitry Medvedev, the deputy secretary of Russia’s Security Council chaired by President Vladimir Putin, denounced the U.S. for what he described as its efforts to “spread chaos and destruction across the world for the sake of 'true democracy.'"
“The entire U.S. history since the times of subjugation of the native Indian population represents a series of bloody wars,” Medvedev charged in a long diatribe on his Telegram channel, pointing out the U.S. nuclear bombing of Japan during World War II and the war in Vietnam. “Was anyone held responsible for those crimes? What tribunal condemned the sea of blood spilled by the U.S. there?”
Responding to the U.S.-backed calls for an international tribunal to prosecute the perceived war crimes by Russia in Ukraine, Medvedev rejected it as an attempt by the U.S. “to judge others while staying immune from any trial.”
“It won't work with Russia, they know it well,” Medvedev concluded. “That's why the rotten dogs of war are barking in such a disgusting way."
"The U.S. and its useless stooges should remember the words of the Bible: Do not judge and you will not be judged ... so that the great day of His wrath doesn't come to their home one day,” Medvedev said, referring to the Apocalypse.
The warning follows a series of tough statements from Putin and his officials that pointed at the Russian nuclear arsenals to warn the West against interfering with Moscow's action in Ukraine.
Medvedev, who served as Russia’s president in 2008-2012 when Putin shifted into the prime minister’s post due to term limits, was widely seen by the West as more liberal compared with his mentor. In recent months, however, he has made statements that have sounded much tougher than those issued by the most hawkish Kremlin officials. | https://news.yahoo.com/putins-aide-warns-us-against-135750779.html | 2022-07-06T14:17:39Z | https://news.yahoo.com/putins-aide-warns-us-against-135750779.html | false | 37 |
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How to clean a laptop fan
Do you suspect your laptop fan is working harder or is noisier than it used to be due to dust build up?
After several months of typical use, it isn’t unusual for laptop cooling fans to start suffering from the effects of dust build-up. Dust can make the fans less effective at cooling, so they will likely have to work harder to cool your CPU, and GPU if you have one. Additionally, dust and fluff can start filling up the vents from which hot air is supposed to be expelled.
In a desktop PC there is quite a lot of room to get in and do some thorough dusting, but laptops are a much more size constrained and delicate form factor. Therefore, you might be apprehensive about opening up your laptop to get some dusting done, but it isn’t that difficult, just be methodical and careful, and follow our guide below.
Once you are done, your laptop cooling system should breathe free once more – in just 10 minutes or so. Please note that not all laptops allow access to their fans via removing the complete bottom panel, like ours. If in doubt, consult your laptop manual or first-party instructions for inner component access online.
Hardware used
- A standard modern laptop
- Precision screwdriver set
- A microfiber cloth
- A soft brush
- A toothpick
Short version
- Open your laptop and get your cleaning gear together
- Gently clean very dusty areas with a dry microfibre cloth
- Use a soft brush to get dust from the fan blades
- Use a toothpick to remove fluff build-up from vents
Step
1Turn off the laptop and get ready
Turn off your laptop and unplug everything. Seat yourself at a suitable work surface which won’t scratch your laptop, and turn it over, so you can take off the bottom panel by undoing the various screws and lifting it away.
Step
2Check what needs doing
In our laptop example, that relatively simple act of disassembly revealed everything we needed to see and access. The two fans in the picture take air in from the vents on the underside of the laptop, blow air across a pair of flattened heatpipes which cover the CPU and discrete GPU, and exhaust the hot air out of the back of the laptop at the hinge area.
Step
3Preliminary wipe
First inspections reveal dusty fans and dusty bottom panel. A quick but careful wipe with a dry microfiber cloth gets rid of most of the surface dust from the panel and fans areas.
Step
4Gently brush fan blades
Look at all that dust and fluff inside the fan blades. We are going to use a spare very soft toothbrush (thanks Holiday Inn) to brush and flick that out. Working your way around the fan brush between each blade from the centre out, dislodging the detritus. It doesn’t become perfect after this, but things are a lot less clogged.
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5Toothpick dust and fluff from vents, before another wipe, and you are done
The last major step in the cleaning process was to use a plastic toothpick to brush the vents, where the air from the fan is jettisoned towards the heatpipes. This dislodged a gratifying amount of dusty fluff. Now the fans and cooling vets are more or less dust free, you can give the surfaces one more microfiber wipe before closing everything up and starting up your quieter, cooler running laptop.
FAQs
Compressed air jets or a vacuum cleaner might be a useful final step of the clean, but you must be very careful with these powerful air movers. Inside your laptop, there are some very delicate parts. So if you feel the need for air jets, be very careful, starting from a distance where the air jet / suction power will be gentler. Use your skill and judgement, but we advise that it isn’t a necessary step for cleaning.
No, please note that the fan will have an enclosed lubricated bearing and should run its full life without any oil being added by the user. If one day the fans physically wear out, you will have to replace the whole units from the laptop vendor.
If you have noticed some telltale signs that your laptop fans aren’t working as well as they used to (heat, noise), it might be time to take a look. The laptop in the photos was cleaned about a year previously, and not for the first time, and is three or four years old. Prevention is better than cure, but people like to rest laptops on soft furnishings sometimes, and they will suck up a lot of dust quite quickly. | https://www.trustedreviews.com/how-to/how-to-clean-a-laptop-fan-4246374 | 2022-07-06T14:20:02Z | https://www.trustedreviews.com/how-to/how-to-clean-a-laptop-fan-4246374 | false | 1 |
Punjab CM Mann to marry this week
BY PTI6 July 2022 11:37 AM GMT
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Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann (48) will tie the nuptial knot here on Thursday, party leaders confirmed.
"Mann Sahab is getting married in a private ceremony here tomorrow. He will tie the knot with Dr Gurpreet Kaur," Aam Aadmi Party's senior leader and party's chief spokesperson of Punjab unit, Malvinder Singh Kang told PTI over phone.
This will be Mann's second marriage after he had separated from his first wife in 2015. He has two children from his first wife.
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Court OKs immunity defense in alleged sex trafficker’s death
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A sex trafficking victim accused of killing a man who allegedly trafficked her can argue at trial that she was justified in killing him, Wisconsin’s Supreme Court ruled Wednesday in a decision that could help define the limits of legal immunity for trafficking victims nationwide.
Prosecutors say Chrystul Kizer traveled to Randall Volar’s home in Kenosha in June 2018. Kizer, who was 17 at the time, shot him in the head, burned down the house and stole his BMW, according to court documents.
Kizer, now 22, contends she met Volar on a sex-trafficking website. She says he sexually assaulted her and sold her to others for sex. She told detectives she shot him after he tried to touch her, according to the criminal complaint.
Her attorneys have argued that she’s immune from prosecution under a 2008 state law that absolves sex trafficking victims of any offenses resulting from being trafficked. Nearly 40 states have passed laws that give trafficking victims at least some level of criminal immunity, according to Legal Action of Wisconsin, which provides legal help for low-income people.
They had planned to invoke the immunity law at her trial on charges that include arson and first-degree intentional homicide, but Kenosha County Circuit Judge David Wilk refused to allow it. He ruled that immunity extends only to trafficking-related charges such as restraining someone, extortion, prostitution or slave labor. An appellate court ruled last year, however, that Kizer could argue that the law shields her from prosecution.
State attorneys asked the high court to reverse that decision, maintaining that the immunity statutes can’t possibly extend to homicide. First-degree intentional homicide carries a mandatory life sentence.
Assistant Attorney General Timothy Barber said during oral arguments in March that Kizer’s interpretation would create an unprecedented expansion of the self-defense doctrine, eliminating any questions about whether killing someone was reasonable or necessary.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court decision isn’t binding on other states but could inform attorney strategies in similar cases elsewhere in the country, legal experts say.
Anti-violence groups lined up to support Kizer, filing briefs in her case saying that trafficking victims often feel so trapped they believe they have to take matters into their own hands.
The Associated Press does not typically identify people who say they are sexual assault victims, but Kizer discussed her case in an interview from jail with The Washington Post that was published in 2019.
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Major deal opens the door for the minority-owned group to create more entertaining, genuine content and in-person experiences
CHICAGO, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OfflineTV and McDonald's USA have joined forces to connect fans with their favorite gamers – both online and IRL – through a partnership that will come to life through sponsored streams, integrated content and in-person events. Marking OfflineTV's first major sponsorship deal, the collaboration will elevate the ways the viral gaming group engages their global fan base, and see the Golden Arches spotlight a diverse group of content creators and brand fans furthering the brand's commitment to diversity, especially in the gaming space. The partnership kicked off last weekend at Anime Expo, the largest anime convention in North America, where fans were up close and personal with their favorite OfflineTV members at an interactive booth featuring photo opps and limited-edition merch.
"As someone who grew up with late night drive-thru runs, it's an honor to team up with McDonald's to bring great experiences to our fans," said OfflineTV founder, Scarra. "This partnership has so much in store – from unique conventions as well as trips to other countries – we're really excited to make more unique content and share all our upcoming adventures with our fans
With nearly half a billion views and more than 3 million subscribers across YouTube and Twitch, OfflineTV's diverse roster of streamers and content creators are united by a shared love for all things gaming. Their content ranges from fun challenges that follow Gen Z trends to introspective moments that allow for each member to shine. Founded in 2017 in Los Angeles, the group includes Scarra, Pokimane, LilyPichu, Disguised Toast, Yvonnie, Michael Reeves, Sydeon, Masayoshi, and QuarterJade – each boasting strong fanbases.
"Gaming is a huge passion for many McDonald's fans, so we're meeting them in the online communities that they're spending their time in," said Elizabeth Campbell, McDonald's Senior Director of Cultural Engagement. "While providing OfflineTV more opportunities to create their authentic and light-hearted online content that fans love, we're proud this collaboration allows us to help amplify voices from different backgrounds, knowing the how diverse the gaming community is."
Last December, OfflineTV and McDonald's first came together to launch the group's first-ever pop-up store to sell merch and meet fans. To accommodate overwhelming demand from fans unable to attend the in-person event in Los Angeles, the pop-up was adapted into an immersive metaverse experience that was accessible anywhere in the world through a connected device — marking the Golden Arches' first fan experience in the metaverse.
McDonald's continues to make its presence known in the gaming industry, with OfflineTV being the brand's second major gaming partnership in the past year. Last August, McDonald's announced an ongoing content partnership with FaZe Clan, the digital-native lifestyle and media platform, to promote diversity and inclusion within the gaming industry.
About McDonald's USA
McDonald's has always been committed to the communities it serves, and the people that make up those communities. Every day the brand takes steps to achieve a more equitable and inclusive future for our employees, Franchisees, suppliers, customers, and the communities we serve and foster. McDonald's USA, LLC, serves a variety of menu options made with quality ingredients to millions of customers every day. Ninety-five percent of McDonald's approximately 13,500 U.S. restaurants are owned and operated by independent business owners. For more information, visit www.mcdonalds.com, or follow us on Twitter @McDonalds and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mcdonalds.
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Founded in 2017, Offline TV is a social streaming collective composed of a family of friends united by their love to game, create, and share. The LA-based squad of content creators is home to established and well-known streamers which include Scarra, Pokimane, LilyPichu, Disguised Toast, Yvonnie, Michael Reeves, Sydeon, Masayoshi, QuarterJade, and Brodin Plett. The beloved gang create a wide range of content, from streaming and prank videos to vlogs and parodies!
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French PM sets out Macron's agenda, opposition flexes its muscles
President Emmanuel Macron won a second term in April but his centrist alliance lost its absolute majority in legislative elections in June. Without any pacts with other parties, Borne now faces the prospect of bill-by-bill negotiations in parliament and opted against a traditional, but potentially risky confidence vote after her policy speech.
French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne urged the opposition to be open to building compromises as she set out her minority government's priorities on Wednesday, spelling out how she will try to navigate a new era of political uncertainty. President Emmanuel Macron won a second term in April but his centrist alliance lost its absolute majority in legislative elections in June.
Without any pacts with other parties, Borne now faces the prospect of bill-by-bill negotiations in parliament and opted against a traditional, but potentially risky confidence vote after her policy speech. "For too long, our political life has been made up of opposing blocs," Borne told lawmakers at the start of her policy speech. "The French are asking us to talk to each other more, to talk to each other better, and to build together."
In his first five-year presidential mandate, Macron had an absolute majority in parliament, which largely rubber stamped his plans. Now, kicking off a speech that could last about an hour, Borne said she would be open to amending bill with proposals from the opposition.
She is expected to say how she intends to work with parliament and spell out upcoming proposals to address soaring costs of living - set to be announced later this week - or France's energy mix. The speech is also an opportunity for the 61-year-old former civil servant, often criticised as too technocratic, to make her mark.
Government officials said they believed they could have narrowly won a confidence vote, but that would have meant counting on the far right abstaining, which would have been politically unpalatable. "We could imagine the headlines: the government won thanks to the National Rally. We don't want to fall into this trap," a government source said.
Left-wing parties said the government's reluctance to hold a confidence vote - a first in 30 years - was undemocratic. They tabled a no-confidence motion, which will be voted on in the coming days. This is much less risky for Borne. A no-confidence motion requires an absolute majority to precipitate a government's fall. Barring any major surprise, this will not happen after the conservative Les Republicains (LR) and the far-right Rassemblement National said they would not back it.
Nonetheless, the no-confidence motion allows the left-wing Nupes alliance to cast itself as the government's leading opponent. The conservatives and the far right both say they will play the role of a constructive, responsible opposition. "It will clarify the political landscape and show who is in the majority and who is in the opposition," hard-left lawmaker Manuel Bompard told France Inter radio.
Those who do not back the no-confidence vote will be responsible for keeping Borne in power, he said. LR lawmaker Aurelien Pradie responded on Franceinfo TV saying: "We're not a fruitless, stupid and nasty opposition, unlike others."
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It’s time for NHL Free Agency! The offseason is under way and with the market opening July 13 there will be plenty of action this summer. Some teams have already been busy getting their 2022-23 rosters in order. Check back here for all of the signings that teams will be making in hopes of improving their chances at winning the 2023 Stanley Cup.
NHL Free Agency Signings
July 5
• Avalanche signs Andrew Cogliano to a one-year, $1.25 million deal
• Bruins sign Kyle Keyser to a one-year, $750,000 deal
• Bruins sign Nick Wolff to a one-year, $750,000 deal
• Panthers sign Aleksi Heponiemi to a one-year, $750,000 deal
• Penguins sign Casey DeSmith to a two-year, $3.6 million deal
July 2
• Blue Jackets sign Carson Meyer to a one-year, $750,000 deal
July 1
• Canucks sign Brock Boeser to three-year, $19.95 million deal (link)
• Blue Jackets sign Josh Dunne to a one-year, $874,125 deal
• Canucks sign Jack Rathbone to a two-year, $1.7 million deal
• Canucks sign Noah Juulsen to a one-year, $750,000 deal
• Canucks sign William Lockwood to a one-year, $750,000 deal
• Kings sign Frédéric Allard to a one-year, $750,000 deal
• Lightning signs Nick Paul to a seven-year, $22.05 million deal
• Rangers sign Julien Gauthier to a one-year, $800,000 deal
June 30
• Kings sign Matt Villalta to a one year, $787,500 deal
• Kraken signs Gustav Olofsson to a one-year, $750,000 deal
• Sabres sign Craig Anderson to a one-year, $2 million deal
• Stars sign Riley Tufte to a one-year, $750,000 deal
• Stars sign Scott Wedgewood to a two-year, $2 million deal
June 29
• Kings sign Kevin Fiala to a seven-year, $55.125 million deal (link)
• Lightning signs Darren Raddysh to a two-year, $1,525,000 deal
• Sabres sign Sean Malone to a one-year, $750,000 deal
• Stars sign Ryan Shea to a one-year, $750,000 deal
June 28
• Stars sign Joseph Cecconi to a one-year, $750,000 deal
June 27
• Canucks sign Sheldone Dries to a two-year, $1,525,000 deal
• Canucks sign John Stevens to a one-year, $750,000 deal
• Canucks sign Guillaume Brisebois to a one-year, $750,000 deal
• Maple Leafs sign Timothy Liljegren to a two-year, $2.8 million deal
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WASHINGTON – U.S. employers advertised fewer jobs in May amid signs that the economy is weakening, though the overall demand for workers remained strong.
Employers posted 11.3 million job openings at the end of May, the Labor Department said Wednesday, down from nearly 11.7 million in April. Job openings reached 11.9 million in March, the highest level on records dating back more than 20 years. There are nearly two job openings for every unemployed person, a sharp reversal from the historic pattern: Before the pandemic, there were always more unemployed people than available jobs.
The figures reflect the unusual nature of the post-pandemic economy: Inflation is hammering household budgets, forcing consumers to pull back on spending, and growth is weakening. Yet companies are still scrambling to add workers. Demand has been particularly strong in travel- and entertainment-related services.
Economists are closely monitoring the jobs opening figures for signs the labor market is cooling, which could bring down inflation. With companies posting so many available positions, they have also been raising pay and offering more benefits to attract and keep workers. Higher labor costs have, in turn, contributed to pushing up prices, with inflation now at 40-year highs.
The Federal Reserve has targeted the nearly record-high job openings as evidence that the economy has overheated, and is rapidly lifting the short-term interest rate it controls to cool consumer and business spending. Fed Chair Jerome Powell hopes that weaker spending will reduce demand for workers, lower job openings and wage increases, and bring down inflation. | https://www.click2houston.com/business/2022/07/06/us-job-openings-slip-though-remain-at-healthy-level/ | 2022-07-06T14:33:05Z | https://www.click2houston.com/business/2022/07/06/us-job-openings-slip-though-remain-at-healthy-level/ | false | 10 |
Google says it will eliminate location history entries if it identifies abortion center, medical facility visits
( The Hill ) — Google announced on Friday that it would soon get rid of location history entries if the search engine identified that an individual had visited an abortion center or other medical facility, an action coming in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Jen Fitzpatrick, a senior vice president at Google, wrote in a blog post that the location history update would be effective “in the coming weeks.”
“Location History is a Google account setting that is off by default, and for those that turn it on, we provide simple controls like auto-delete so users can easily delete parts, or all, of their data at any time,” she said.
“Some of the places people visit — including medical facilities like counseling centers, domestic violence shelters, abortion clinics, fertility centers, addiction treatment facilities, weight loss clinics, cosmetic surgery clinics, and others — can be particularly personal,” she added.
Teenager charged in triple shootingThe search engine’s announcement comes a week after the Supreme Court eliminated the constitutional right to an abortion, overturning a 50-year precedent. The decision has led to a patchwork of states rolling back access to the medical procedure, though some state laws have been paused due to pending legal battles.
Following a leaked Supreme Court draft opinion indicating the high court would rule to overturn Roe v. Wade, a group of Democrats wrote a letter to the search engine’s chief executive in May pushing Google to stop collecting and keeping data on users’ locations amid fears that that data could be sought after by those prosecuting abortion bans.
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City of London investment bank Numis Securities has set up an office in Dublin after obtaining necessary regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Ireland, Irish Times has reported.
The Irish unit, dubbed Numis Europe, is expected to help the firm expand its business across the European Union (EU).
The unit, which is slated to start trading in the final quarter of this year, is said to be part of Numis’ ongoing strategic objective to diversify and internationalise its client-base and revenue streams.
It will act as a strategic gateway for both public and private businesses to access investors spread across the EU.
Numis, which has a footprint in London and New York, aims to offer continued access to European investors for its UK issuer clients via the new unit.
According to the firm, Ireland presence will enable it to be more agile when servicing the increasing number of non-UK equity and debt issuer customers.
In the last year, Numis amassed about 18% of its investment banking revenue from non-UK companies.
These companies included those supporting clients with initial public offerings (IPOs) in the US, Germany, Sweden, Poland and Israel, the report said.
Numis has named its chief executive and head of European Union equities Garret Ward to head the Irish unit.
Ward was quoted as saying: “Our European office will provide greater flexibility and an enhanced capability to target opportunities across the EU.
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Funding Will Benefit Down Syndrome, Music Therapy, and Behavioral Health Programs
PITTSBURGH, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation today announced it has received a $2.5 million gift from philanthropists Robert A. and Christine J. Pietrandrea to benefit UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. This significant contribution will support the establishment of the Endowed Medical Director for the Down Syndrome Center, the addition of a new music therapist and endowed funds for the hospital's music therapy program, and behavioral health resources.
"The positions and programs we have decided to support hold special meaning for me and my family," said Bob Pietrandrea. "Our gift to the Down Syndrome Center is made in honor of our amazing nephew, Adam, who has Down syndrome. I decided to dedicate our gift to Music Therapy to my wife, Chris, who has a profound love and talent for music."
The Down Syndrome Center provides a system of medical expertise, support, and information so that children and adults with Down syndrome can lead healthy and productive lives, and their families have the tools they need to guide their children along the journey from birth through adulthood. The establishment of an Endowed Medical Director for the Down Syndrome Center will position the Down Syndrome Center with medical leadership, strategic planning, and dedicated time to continue their mission of providing patient and family-centered care to individuals with Down syndrome throughout their lifespan.
Music therapists with Creative and Expressive Arts Therapy (CEAT) work with patients and families of all ages, helping meet social, emotional, physical, and physiological goals. With the addition of a new music therapist position and endowed funds, UPMC Children's will be able to increase the frequency and scope of services offered, ensuring more patients can experience the many services and benefits that music therapy provides, including helping cope with grief and loss, staying calm during tests and treatments, decreasing pain and fear while in the hospital, and many others.
UPMC Children's is focused on caring for the whole child, integrating care by treating their mental health along with their physical health. The demand and urgency for coordinated pediatric mental health services continues to rise. With increased funding and resources, UPMC Children's is able to support the behavioral health needs of pediatric patients.
"Philanthropy empowers UPMC Children's to go above and beyond in the care we provide to our children and families," said Diane Hupp, president, UPMC Children's. "Additionally, the endowed part of their gift will provide sustainable funding to fuel many of these programs in perpetuity, impacting future generations of patients and their families. We could not be more thankful for their support."
Robert Pietrandrea, President of Railroad Development Corporation, serves on the UPMC Children's Foundation Board of Trustees.
"We are immensely grateful to Bob and Chris Pietrandrea for this generous gift, and for how thoughtfully they approach their philanthropy so that it has the greatest impact possible," said Rachel Petrucelli, president, UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation. "This family's passion for making a difference is deeply appreciated, and their gift is going to touch the lives of countless children, families, and staff at UPMC Children's."
About UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation: UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation is the catalyst that unites communities and contributors to create healthier futures for all children through life-changing care and cutting-edge research. As the sole fundraising arm of UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, we support their vision of being a world leader in pediatric health care, education, and discovery. The Foundation is a public charity under 501(c)(3) and 170(b)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Service Code. For more information, visit www.givetochildrens.org
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A sex trafficking victim accused of killing a man who allegedly trafficked her can argue at trial that she was justified in killing him, Wisconsin’s Supreme Court ruled Wednesday in a decision that could help define the limits of legal immunity for trafficking victims nationwide.
Prosecutors say Chrystul Kizer traveled to Randall Volar’s home in Kenosha in June 2018. Kizer, who was 17 at the time, shot him in the head, burned down the house and stole his BMW, according to court documents.
Kizer, now 22, contends she met Volar on a sex-trafficking website. She says he sexually assaulted her and sold her to others for sex. She told detectives she shot him after he tried to touch her, according to the criminal complaint.
Her attorneys have argued that she’s immune from prosecution under a 2008 state law that absolves sex trafficking victims of any offenses resulting from being trafficked. Nearly 40 states have passed laws that give trafficking victims at least some level of criminal immunity, according to Legal Action of Wisconsin, which provides legal help for low-income people.
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They had planned to invoke the immunity law at her trial on charges that include arson and first-degree intentional homicide, but Kenosha County Circuit Judge David Wilk refused to allow it. He ruled that immunity extends only to trafficking-related charges such as restraining someone, extortion, prostitution or slave labor. An appellate court ruled last year, however, that Kizer could argue that the law shields her from prosecution.
State attorneys asked the high court to reverse that decision, maintaining that the immunity statutes can’t possibly extend to homicide. First-degree intentional homicide carries a mandatory life sentence.
Assistant Attorney General Timothy Barber said during oral arguments in March that Kizer’s interpretation would create an unprecedented expansion of the self-defense doctrine, eliminating any questions about whether killing someone was reasonable or necessary.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court decision isn’t binding on other states but could inform attorney strategies in similar cases elsewhere in the country, legal experts say.
Anti-violence groups lined up to support Kizer, filing briefs in her case saying that trafficking victims often feel so trapped they believe they have to take matters into their own hands.
The Associated Press does not typically identify people who say they are sexual assault victims, but Kizer discussed her case in an interview from jail with The Washington Post that was published in 2019.
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Simon F. Haeder, Texas A&M University
(THE CONVERSATION) Modern medicine is remarkable.
Conditions like HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C were once virtual death sentences. Both can now be treated easily and effectively.
But for Americans, the wonders of modern medicine come at a steep cost: Total U.S. health spending exceeded US$4.1 trillion in 2020, or $12,000 per person. How those trillions of dollars are spent can seem like a mystery.
The biggest portion of that – hospital care, which makes up 31% of total spending – is now subject to transparency rules that are supposed to make it easier for patients to understand what their treatments cost. But so far hospitals’ compliance has been minimal.
Things are both more transparent and murkier when it comes to the second-biggest chunk of America’s annual medical bill: payments to physicians and for clinical services, which account for 20% of total health care spending, or $810 billion. How much a patient is charged for a hip replacement or a flu shot is the result of a highly technical process involving secretive committee meetings, doctor surveys and federal regulations.
A few decades ago, the federal government developed a seemingly scientific approach to solve these questions. As an expert on health care policy, I’ve learned that the formula is simple. But coming up with numbers for that formula is far more complex.
Physician free-for-all
For the longest time, the federal government tried its best to stay out of the examination room. By and large, medical care was a private endeavor, and physicians and other providers charged what they wanted – or what they thought patients could pay.
Then, in 1965, Congress established Medicare and Medicaid, which are federal programs that provide health insurance for the elderly and poor, respectively. Practically overnight, they turned the government into the largest spender on health care. That meant the Johnson administration had to figure out how to compensate physicians who had long been opposed to government involvement in health care and derided it as “socialized medicine.”
To minimize opposition, an agreement was forged that seemed innocuous enough: Physicians would be allowed to charge Medicare “customary, prevailing and reasonable fees,” and the federal government would not question them.
Yet the inflationary nature of this approach became quickly apparent as many physicians happily took the federal government up on this offer. Doctors often charged Medicare two to four times more than what they charged commercial insurers. The need for changes seemed inevitable.
A new payment system
It took another two decades to create a more evidence-based approach that relied less on a doctor’s discretion and aimed to rein in spending.
After a comprehensive study conducted by Harvard researchers and the American Medical Association, the federal government developed a framework that paid providers based on the resources and skills required for various treatments. The formula, which its creators dubbed the resource-based relative value scale, includes three steps to calculate how much money a physician could charge for a procedure.
First, you have the “relative value unit” for each procedure, which in turn is divided into three components. The main part is a physician’s actual labor. To determine that, the researchers used physician surveys as well as historical payment data to determine how much time, effort and skill each of thousands of medical procedures required. Higher values are assigned to more resource-intensive procedures, such as placing a catheter – 6.29 relative value units – and lower values to procedures requiring fewer, like administering a COVID-19 shot – a fifth of a unit.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has an updated list of relative value units for every procedure imaginable, from an allergy skin test that requires puncturing the skin, which has one of the lowest values, at 0.01 unit, to the repair of a diaphragm hernia, which is the most expensive one listed, at 108.91 units.
The other two components are for general expenses, such as rent and medical equipment, and malpractice insurance. They are also determined by a similar process involving the cost of resources.
The next step involves adjusting these relative value units for local cost differences. The government developed three geographic cost indexes for each component. These figures are multiplied by their corresponding component to get a relative value unit total for that category. These are updated regularly by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Some states have one set of indexes for all cities, while others such as California have several.
Finally, to obtain a dollar value for a medical procedure, the location-adjusted relative value units for each category are added together and multiplied by what is known as a conversion factor to get a dollar amount. The figure is the same across the country and is updated annually, with slight changes from year to year. For 2022, this was set at $34.61.
And voila: You have the prices you’ll pay for thousands of medical procedures.
To give you an example of how this all fits together, imagine you had a 20- to 29-minute appointment with your doctor, known as an outpatient visit. If you live in Alabama, your cost would be $86.90. The physician arrives at that figure by multiplying the relative value units for each component by their geographic index, then converting the sum of 2.51 units times the conversion factor of $34.61. That same visit would cost $118.36 in Alaska and $107.99 in San Francisco.
Problems with the process
While on the whole I believe the current system represents an important step toward developing a more evidence-based approach to physician payments, it’s not without its problems.
One is how physicians themselves dominate the process, mostly owing to its highly technical nature.
A committee made up of 32 physicians from different specialties from around the country meets multiple times a year and votes on recommended changes to the fees physicians are paid. While in theory these fees are set by federal regulators, in virtually all cases regulators accept the committee’s recommendations.
That means a handful of physicians are essentially deciding how the U.S. spends hundreds of billions of dollars annually. Besides potentially having their own personal and specialty interests to pursue, they may also lack the expertise and skills to judge the effectiveness or value of certain treatments over others. There is evidence that relative value units often do not adequately reflect the resources required for many procedures. And the overall process is highly opaque.
Last, the current approach mostly focuses on physician effort and not patient outcomes. This puts it in stark contrast to various efforts to implement pay-for-performance in health care.
Given the state of hyperpartisanship in Washington, D.C., and beyond, I believe it’s unlikely there’ll be any dramatic changes to the system any time soon. But incremental changes are possible and could make a meaningful difference – for example, by expanding the role of primary care physicians on the committee and by extending membership beyond physicians.
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here: https://theconversation.com/how-much-for-an-amputation-or-checkup-it-takes-a-complex-formula-and-a-committee-of-doctors-to-set-the-price-for-every-possible-health-care-procedure-182109. | https://www.michigansthumb.com/news/article/How-much-for-an-amputation-or-checkup-It-takes-a-17287163.php | 2022-07-06T14:37:58Z | https://www.michigansthumb.com/news/article/How-much-for-an-amputation-or-checkup-It-takes-a-17287163.php | true | 26 |
Savvy Seniors: Betty Critser looks back at the first 99
Of all the wonderful seniors I’ve met while writing this column, Betty Critser is probably the most fun. This sprightly lady reads voraciously, sews and crochets, keeps her own house, where she lives alone, drives to Walmart, enjoys the casinos and her nieces and nephews. Next month she will be 100 years old.
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Born and raised in Alikana, a small suburb of Steubenville, Betty was one of seven children growing up there during the depression. They truly did have to walk three miles each way if they wanted to attend high school. In bad weather they could pay five cents and take the streetcar. She remembers that drinking water was provided in a bucket with a dipper, and she was warned by her older sisters not to sit on the outhouse hole closest to the wall because the boys had made a knothole there where they could peek. “I was terrified to go in there,” she said.
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“Every Sunday we each received 15 cents, five of which would go into the church collection basket, and 10, we got to spend on a fountain coke at the local drugstore. We had a large garden. During the depression, Daddy taught us to set snares in the woods to catch rabbits, and we kept chickens. We learned to can the meat.
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"Daddy also taught us other things that have followed us through our lives. As soon as you were in school, you learned to play Euchre. He also introduced us to “snipe” hunting. I recall that there were a couple of boys in the neighborhood we didn’t get along with. We took them snipe hunting into the woods by a creek, left them there after telling them we would chase the snipe their way. We went home and forgot about them. By late afternoon, the whole neighborhood was looking for them and we had to tell what we had done. One of our traditions was that you had to find your own stick that you were going to be whipped with. We got a good one for that little trick.”
One final story of her childhood: “All the men, during prohibition, made their own beer and wine,” Betty said. “When the revenuers came to town unannounced, everything had to be hidden quickly. One day Daddy hid his beer under their large brass bed. It was found and every bottle emptied out the window onto a small porch roof. Unbeknownst, the coon hounds were busy licking it up as it dripped off the roof, and were unable to hunt that night because they were all asleep.”
In 1939, just before she graduated at age 16 from Wells High School, Betty secretly married her sweetheart, Herbert Critser. Married students were not allowed in school. They had met at a square dance about a year before.
“It was OK with my parents,” she said. “They liked him. He was the only one of the beaus who asked if we could marry. My father raised pigs for meat, but he made pets out of them so couldn’t bring himself to shoot them. My husband was good with a rifle, and solved the problem. He fitted right in, but I never cared for the name Herbert so all of our married lives I called him Critser.”
“Critser" was raised in a huge house on a huge dairy farm belonging to his grandparents. Along with the cattle, oil had provided the home and its furnishings. She believes it was the first house in the county to have indoor gas lighting. The newly-weds lived with the grandparents for four years, during which time they tried farming. They moved into their own “chicken coop,” a garage once used to hold chickens and remodeled into a nice apartment, but earning a dollar a day would not provide, so the young husband went to work for Weirton Steel.
“It was a wonderful place to work,” Betty said. “They taught him to become an electrician. Then he was drafted into WWII and was gone for four years. When the men returned the company gave them back their jobs at the level that they might have been had they been working there all that time. He retired after 35 years."
Betty and several others were trained as LPNs by doctors at Ohio Valley Hospital. They took the state boards and began working. She retired in 1986. Later, her daughter would become an RN.
The couple’s only child, Bonny Altier, was born in 1942. She and her husband, Ray, live near Betty, who is now alone.
“I’m the only one left in my generation,” she said. “We were snowbirds for a while, but after Critser died, I didn’t want to stay in Florida any more. I told my friends I wanted to go back to Ohio, but I had never driven on the freeways. They told me just get in the middle lane and keep going. I showed up at Bonny’s door, and she didn’t know I was coming. That was when I was in my early 90s. I made two more trips after that, but Bonny insisted I get a cell phone. I have to apply for my new license next month and I’m not sure whether they will give it to me.”
Betty has lived in four different homes. She unfortunately saw the original farmhouse destroyed. Bonny discovered it was on fire one evening. She called the fire department while Betty ran in the snow, wearing a pair of crocheted slippers, to get her mother-in-law and aunt out of the building. Her mother-in-law, in shock, ran from the kitchen up a flight of stairs. All she brought out with her, was an old sweater. Betty said the kitchen floor was so hot it made her slippers steam. Today, she lives in an adult community where, as she says, “I have everything I could possibly need, including a nursing home, funeral home and cemetery.
“All I ever wanted was to live on a farm and have 10 children, one of which was to be a daughter with blue eyes and red hair. Not much of that worked out, but my daughter is the very best thing that ever happened to me, even without the red hair."
At almost 100, Betty reads, crochets, plays Euchre, bakes pies, spends time with young nieces and nephews and travels to the casinos with Bonny. She considers herself very lucky.
“I guess I’ll be here until I’m not here,” she said.
Now isn’t that a good way to look at it?
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(Washington) — The Food and Drug Administration issued an administrative stay Tuesday on the order it issued last month for vaping company Juul to pull its electronic cigarettes from the market.
The agency said on Twitter that the stay temporarily suspends the marketing denial order while it conducts further review, but does not rescind it.
The FDA issued the initial order banning Juul sales on June 23. A day later, a federal appeals court temporarily blocked the government ban.
The initial FDA action was part of a sweeping effort by the agency to bring scientific scrutiny to the multibillion-dollar vaping industry after years of regulatory delays.
To stay on the market, companies must show that their e-cigarettes benefit public health. In practice, that means proving that adult smokers who use them are likely to quit or reduce their smoking, while teens are unlikely to get hooked on them.
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The FDA originally said Juul’s application left regulators with significant questions and didn’t include enough information to evaluate any potential health risks. Juul said it submitted enough information and data to address all issues raised.
A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit granted Juul’s request for a hold while the court reviews the case.
On Tuesday, the FDA said it has determined “there are scientific issues unique to the Juul application that warrant additional review.”
Still, it said, the stay and the review do not “constitute authorization to market, sell or ship Juul products.”
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Wimbledon is now in its ninth day. Venus Williams entered the tournament last week — at the last minute. Her face-off with a reporter went viral, then she and her mixed doubles partner Jamie Murray lost their next match up. Meanwhile, sister Serena lost in the first round last week against Wimbledon first-timer Harmony Tan.
Wimbledon marks Serena’s first match in over a year and she was simply outplayed, according to sports journalist Merlisa Lawrence Corbett.
“That match went three hours. And then in the press conference, Serena even said, ‘Hey, I didn't plan for a three-hour match and maybe it was my mistake,’” Corbett tells KCRW. “It's getting tougher and tougher because her opponents are younger and younger, faster and faster.”
With the Williams sisters out of the competition, Corbett recommends keeping an eye on American Amanda Anisimova, as well as Tunisian player Ons Jabeur.
Tennis legends Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are also duking it out on the court. Corbett says it’s possible that Nadal could match Serena Williams’ record of winning 23 Grand Slams.
Despite her loss, Corbett says Serena still ranks as the best tennis player in the game.
“Serena doesn't have to do anything else,” Corbett explains. “Her dominance is unreal. She has winning records against everybody that she played with in her era.” | https://www.kcrw.com/news/shows/press-play-with-madeleine-brand/air-travel-shootings-aha-journalism-tennis/venus-serena-williams-wimbledon?utm_source=KCRW&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=kcrw-news-rss | 2022-07-06T14:40:49Z | https://www.kcrw.com/news/shows/press-play-with-madeleine-brand/air-travel-shootings-aha-journalism-tennis/venus-serena-williams-wimbledon?utm_source=KCRW&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=kcrw-news-rss | false | 1 |
Hatebreed lead vocalist Jamey Jasta has secured the rights to Milwaukee Metalfest, the storied Midwestern U.S. heavy metal festival that last ran as Milwaukee Metalfest XIX in 2007.
After the 16-year break, the prominent metalcore musician is planning to bring Milwaukee Metalfest back to Wisconsin’s most populous city in 2023. And he’s doing it partially as a tribute to a friend in the metal community that he recently lost.
Sadly, it’s become almost common to find that the fees for a concert ticket are almost as much as the ticket itself. But new legislation in New York may cut down on some of the fee clutter as the state has introduced a new law combatting hidden ticket fees as well as what is dubbed as “anti-consumer ticketing practices.”
The new bill, which will affect live concert events, theater and sporting events, was signed into law on Thursday (June 30) by New York governor Kathy Hochul and it comes after an legislative investigation was launched into the live events industry in 2020 and 2021.
The Stadium Tour featuring co-headliners Def Leppard and Motley Crue hit another snag, this time in Nashville, Tennessee after “an unforeseen medical complication” resulted in Poison’s absence from what is typically a five-band bill also rounded out by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts and Classless Act.
Michaels, in a message shared on social media, confirmed what fans were told by Poison bassist Bobby Dall onstage on June 30 and that he indeed had been hospitalized. | https://www.95wiilrock.com/rock-report-7-6-22/ | 2022-07-06T14:40:58Z | https://www.95wiilrock.com/rock-report-7-6-22/ | true | 1 |
Gas prices down due to lower demand
Published: Jul. 6, 2022 at 8:47 AM CDT|Updated: 56 minutes ago
(CNN) - American drivers are getting a bit of a break at the pumps this week.
According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of gas is down 8 cents from last week, to $4.80.
Analysts say that is due to lower demand right now, but that could change soon because July is the busiest month during the summer driving season.
Right now, the most expensive gas in the U.S. is in California, Oregon and Arizona.
The least expensive gas is in South Carolina, Georgia and Mississippi.
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Lawsuit filed after Florida ice cream linked to Listeria outbreak
MIAMI - The estate of an Illinois woman who died earlier this year from a listeria infection filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against a Florida ice cream company that health officials have connected to a multistate outbreak.
The lawsuit filed in the Middle District of Florida claims that Mary Billman died after eating contaminated ice cream produced by Sarasota-based Big Olaf Creamery. According to the lawsuit, Billman ate at a Big Olaf location on January 18th during a visit to Florida. She became ill and died on January 29th.
Big Olaf released a statement Sunday saying that the link between its ice cream and the listeria outbreak has not been confirmed and is only speculation at this point. The company has been working with state and federal health officials since being informed about the possible contamination, the statement said.
"We have been transparent and have answered all their questions and provided them with all the information requested from us, as the health and well being of the public is our first priority," the Big Olaf Creamery statement said.
Big Olaf Creamery has voluntarily contacted retail locations to recommend against selling their ice cream products, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Saturday in a news release. Consumers who have Big Olaf Creamery brand ice cream at home should throw away any remaining product.
Listeria is a deadly bacteria that causes symptoms like fever, muscle aches, nausea, and diarrhea. It can be treated with antibiotics, but it is especially dangerous to pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems.
CDC officials say nearly all the 23 people known to have been infected in the outbreak either live in, or traveled to, Florida about a month before they got sick. Interviews with 17 infected people found that 14 had reported eating ice cream and six remembered eating Big Olaf Creamery brand ice cream or eating ice cream at locations that might have been supplied by Big Olaf Creamery.
Big Olaf Creamery's ice cream is produced at a central facility in Sarasota and then distributed to Big Olaf Creamery stores and other retailers.
Listeria is one of the most dangerous forms of food poisoning. Symptoms usually start one to four weeks after eating contaminated food, but can start as soon as the same day. The first cases occurred in January of this year, but have continued through June, when two of the people got sick, CDC officials said.
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Oscar-winning sound engineer Resul Pookutty, who is under fire for labelling the recent pan-India blockbuster ‘RRR’ a “Gay Love Story” on Twitter, has received a vulgar slap from MM Keeravani, the music composer of films ‘Baahubali’ and ‘RRR’.
In response to a tweet on Resul Pookutty, Keeravani referred to him as “P*OKUtty.” In his reply to ‘Baahubali’ producer Shobu’s tweet, Keeravani wrote, “Maybe I am bad at using uppercase and lowercase letters, while typing letters but I respect every person’s freedom of expression, including of Resul Pookutty”.
Though the statement has nothing wrong, those who are familiar with Telugu swear words would be able to connect the dots, as the word highlighted in the end, is a form of a lewd comment on Resul Pookutty.
This obscene slap by Keeravani has gone viral on social media. However, the veteran musician is not receiving much criticism because many people believe Resul deserves to be castigated for his unnecessary sly remark on ‘RRR’.
With his remark on ‘RRR’, Resul certainly generated massive outrage, and this is currently a big issue on social media. | https://www.telugu360.com/rrr-music-director-mm-keeravanis-lewd-response-to-resul-pookutty/ | 2022-07-06T14:45:54Z | https://www.telugu360.com/rrr-music-director-mm-keeravanis-lewd-response-to-resul-pookutty/ | false | 4 |
Toby Carvery fans have been threatening to boycott the chain after it's axed a popular Sunday roast item from its menu. Lamb is currently unavailable at the chain due to 'supply issues' - but customers are heartbroken by the news.
Best known for their carvery offerings, the restaurant chain has come under fire on social media as foodies demand answers over the lost lamb option.
The famous carveries start from £11.99 on Sundays or £7.49 in the week, but the lack of lamb has seen fans have vow not to visit again after Toby Carvery confirmed the issues on Twitter, the Mirror reports. Toby Carvery now lists turkey, beef and gammon as its Sunday carvery options online.
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One customer said: “Hope the rumour I have not heard is true... No more lamb on a Sunday??!!!!! I won't be coming back now as its the lamb we want... Sad times.”
Responding to the diner, Toby Carvery said: “Due to supply issues this has been removed for the time being.”
In a separate reply to another customer, Toby Carvery said lamb would be offered “on selected Sundays” for now.
Another diner asked: “Please can I check whether you are still serving roast Lamb or a Sunday? As my local hasn’t had it listed for the last few weeks.”
Some diners speculated that the reason for no lamb was down to pricing, with one writing: “There’s no problem with the supply, it's the price. Our carver has just told us that, anyway. Massive disappointment. Why not just add a surplus charge… then it’s a choice. I won't bother again on a Sunday now it's no different from any other day and more expense.”
The Mirror has contacted Toby Carvery - owned by Mitchells & Butlers - for comment.
The news comes after sister chain Harvester came under fire for requiring customers to queue at its famous all you can eat salad bar. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, customers have had to queue to be served by staff - and it appears the restaurant chain has made this permanent.
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TopcashbackIt means customers can no longer choose how much salad they want - instead, they rely on staff to fill up their bowls for them. But Harvester is believed to be talks to bring back self-service at its salad bar following an outcry from customers.
The Sun reports a source at the restaurant who said: "Talks are under way between customer focus groups and the heads of the company and it is looking like the salad bar will go back to self-service. Customers were clearly upset after the news and that is something Harvester want to rectify."
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WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — The Latest from Wimbledon (all times local):
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7:30 p.m.
Third-seeded Ons Jabeur advanced to her first Grand Slam semifinal with a 3-6, 6-1, 6-1 victory over Marie Bouzkova on Centre Court at Wimbledon.
The 27-year-old Tunisian dropped her first set of the grass-court tournament but dominated the rest of the way. She will next face Tatjana Maria of Germany for a spot in the final.
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7:20 p.m.
Home favorite Cameron Norrie reached his first Grand Slam semifinal — where he’ll face Novak Djokovic — with a 3-6, 7-5, 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 win over David Goffin at Wimbledon.
The ninth-ranked Norrie is the last British player remaining in singles and advanced with Prince William and his wife Kate among the spectators on No. 1 Court.
At 5-5 in the fifth set, the 26-year-old Norrie broke his Belgian opponent and then served it out, winning on his second match point when Goffin sent a backhand into the net.
The 31-year-old Goffin fell to 0-4 in Grand Slam quarterfinal matches.
Djokovic, the No. 1 seed, advanced earlier with a five-set victory over 10th-seeded Jannik Sinner.
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5:15 p.m.
Three-time defending champion Novak Djokovic recovered from two sets down to beat Jannik Sinner 5-7, 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 and advance to the Wimbledon semifinals.
The top-seeded Serb extended his winning streak at the All England Club to 26 matches.
The six-time Wimbledon champion improved to 10-1 in five-set matches at the All England Club, with the loss coming in 2006.
Djokovic, a 20-time Grand Slam champion, will next face either unseeded David Goffin or ninth-seeded Cameron Norrie for a spot in Sunday’s final.
Djokovic’s most-recent loss at Wimbledon was five years ago when he retired because of an elbow injury.
The win was Djokovic’s 84th at Wimbledon and ties him with Jimmy Connors for second-most men’s singles match wins at the All England Club, trailing only Roger Federer.
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3:30 p.m.
Tatjana Maria advanced to the Wimbledon semifinals — the 34-year-old German’s first final four at any Grand Slam tournament — by beating Jule Niemeier 4-6, 6-2, 7-5.
Maria will face either third-seeded Ons Jabeur or unseeded Marie Bouzkova for a place in the final.
The 103rd-ranked Maria is only the sixth woman in the Open era to reach the Wimbledon semifinals after turning 34.
Maria had also come back from a set down to beat 2017 French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko in the fourth round.
Niemeier was broken in the final game, hitting a backhand into net on match point. Niemeier was a qualifier at the French Open, losing in the first round in her only other appearance at a Grand Slam tournament.
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11 a.m.
Six-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic will be first on Centre Court in the quarterfinals of the grass-court Grand Slam and third-seeded Ons Jabeur will follow.
The top-seeded Djokovic will take on Jannik Sinner of Italy in the main stadium.
Jabeur will then face Marie Bouzkova of the Czech Republic.
On No. 1 Court, Tatjana Maria will play Jule Niemeier. The two Germans have never been this far at a Grand Slam tournament. Ninth-seeded Cam Norrie will then take on David Goffin in the later match.
Norrie is looking to become only the fourth British man to reach the Wimbledon semifinals in the Open era. Andy Murray, Tim Henman and Roger Taylor are the others.
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FTX irks exchanges by pushing for crypto derivatives
Investors in the US would no longer have to go through a broker, rather deal directly with FTX
The cryptocurrency exchange FTX is seeking a green light from regulators to let individual investors use derivatives to place leveraged bets on bitcoin, a move opposed by rivals.
Traditional exchanges and financial-industry groups say FTX’s proposal might endanger market stability. Their concerns centre on a key element of the plan, under which investors could deal directly with FTX instead of going through a broker. This approach represents a change from the way derivatives markets have operated for decades.
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Haig Partners LLC, the leading buy-sell advisory firm to auto, heavy truck and RV dealers in the U.S., served as the exclusive sell-side advisor to Lustine Automall in its sale to Graham Ourisman Automotive, a partnership between Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC) and Chris Ourisman. Lustine Automall consists of Lustine Toyota and Lustine Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram of Woodbridge, VA.
Graham Holdings Company is a diversified holding company headquartered in Arlington, VA. It was formerly the owner of the Washington Post newspaper and Newsweek magazine. Graham Holdings now invests in a variety of industries, including automotive dealerships. Christopher J. Ourisman, a fourth generation member of the Ourisman Automotive Group family of dealerships, and his team of industry professionals will operate and manage the dealerships. GHC has also invested in four other dealerships: Ourisman Lexus of Rockville, Ourisman Honda of Tysons Corner, Ourisman Jeep of Bethesda, and Ourisman Ford of Manassas.
Alan Haig, President of Haig Partners which represented the seller, said, "We thank the Lustine Family for giving us the opportunity to represent them on the sale of their dealerships to the Graham Ourisman partnership. Mr. Burton Lustine built two highly profitable dealerships and has been a fixture in the DC Metro auto retail business for decades before passing away late last year. And we send our congratulations to Chris Ourisman and the Graham Holdings team on this acquisition that will grow their group in the DC metropolitan area, one of the best car markets in the country. We like this partnership between knowledgeable operators that have the support of the OEMs with investment firms that are looking for attractive returns on the capital they are putting to work. Toyota and Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram dealerships are performing particularly well over the past year given their ability to produce and deliver attractive products to dealers, and that they remain committed to the traditional franchise system."
Mike Charapp and Barrie Charapp Beaty of Mahdavi Bacon Halfhill & Young, PLLC provided legal counsel to the seller.
The team at Haig Partners has been involved in the purchase or sale of 15 dealerships in Virginia. Haig Partners has advised on the sale of 29 dealerships nationwide so far in 2022.
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Haig Partners LLC helps dealers to maximize the value of their businesses when they are ready to sell. The team at Haig Partners has unmatched experience with executives from leading retail dealer groups and financial institutions. They have advised on the purchase or sale of more than 575 dealerships for over $9.0 billion, more than any other firm. Haig Partners leverages its expertise and relationships to lead clients through a confidential and customizable sales process that also maximizes the value of their businesses. They author the Haig Report, the leading industry quarterly report that tracks trends in auto retail and their impact on dealership values, and are co-author of NADA's Guide, "Buying and Selling a Dealership." For more information, visit www.haigpartners.com.
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SWEDBANK ROBUR FONDER AB bought a fresh place in Illumina Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN). Money CNN data shows that the institutional investor bought 50.4 thousand shares of the stock in a transaction took place on 5/31/2022. In another most recent transaction, which held on 4/30/2022, HSBC GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT (HO bought approximately 33.8 thousand shares of Illumina Inc. In a separate transaction which took place on 5/31/2022, the institutional investor, NORTHERN TRUST GLOBAL INVESTMENT bought 9.6 thousand shares of the company’s stock. The total Institutional investors and hedge funds own 89.20% of the company’s stock.
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In the most recent purchasing and selling session, Illumina Inc. (ILMN)’s share price increased by 1.04 percent to ratify at $193.02. A sum of 1102137 shares traded at recent session and its average exchanging volume remained at 1.34M shares. The 52-week price high and low points are important variables to concentrate on when assessing the current and prospective worth of a stock. Illumina Inc. (ILMN) shares are taking a pay cut of -63.30% from the high point of 52 weeks and flying high of 7.23% from the low figure of 52 weeks.
Illumina Inc. (ILMN) shares reached a high of $193.20 and dropped to a low of $186.32 until finishing in the latest session at $190.00. Traders and investors may also choose to study the ATR or Average True Range when concentrating on technical inventory assessment. Currently at 9.31 is the 14-day ATR for Illumina Inc. (ILMN). The highest level of 52-weeks price has $526.00 and $180.00 for 52 weeks lowest level. After the recent changes in the price, the firm price to earnings ratio of 42.10 and price to earnings growth ratio of 30.07. The liquidity ratios which the firm has won as a quick ratio of 1.50, a current ratio of 1.80 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16.
Having a look at past record, we’re going to look at various forwards or backwards shifting developments regarding ILMN. The firm’s shares fell -0.17 percent in the past five business days and shrunk -22.34 percent in the past thirty business days. In the previous quarter, the stock fell -46.96 percent at some point. The company’s performance is now negative at -49.26% from the beginning of the calendar year.
According to WSJ, Illumina Inc. (ILMN) obtained an estimated Hold proposal from the 18 brokerage firms currently keeping a deep eye on the stock performance as compares to its rivals. 1 equity research analysts rated the shares with a selling strategy, 12 gave a hold approach, 4 gave a purchase tip, 1 gave the firm a overweight advice and 0 put the stock under the underweight category. The average price goal of one year between several banks and credit unions that last year discussed the stock is $341.12.
NetEase Inc. (NTES) shares on Tuesday’s trading session, dropped -1.23 percent to see the stock exchange hands at $92.32 per unit. Lets a quick look at company’s past reported and future predictions of growth using the EPS Growth. EPS growth is a percentage change in standardized earnings per share over the trailing-twelve-month period to the current year-end. The company posted a value of $3.76 as earning-per-share over the last full year, while a chance, will post $35.48 for the coming year. The current EPS Growth rate for the company during the year is 39.00% and predicted to reach at 14.65% for the coming year. In-depth, if we analyze for the long-term EPS Growth, the out-come was 6.70% for the past five years and the scenario is totally different as the current prediction is 9.72% for the next five year.
The last trading period has seen NetEase Inc. (NTES) move -21.89% and 34.54% from the stock’s 52-week high and 52-week low prices respectively. The daily trading volume for NetEase Inc. (NASDAQ:NTES) over the last session is 1.78 million shares. NTES has attracted considerable attention from traders and investors, a scenario that has seen its volume drop -15.88% compared to the previous one.
Investors focus on the profitability proportions of the company that how the company performs at profitability side. Return on equity ratio or ROE is a significant indicator for prospective investors as they would like to see just how effectively a business is using their cash to produce net earnings. As a return on equity, NetEase Inc. (NASDAQ:NTES) produces 18.50%. Because it would be easy and highly flexible, ROI measurement is among the most popular investment ratios. Executives could use it to evaluate the levels of performance on acquisitions of capital equipment whereas investors can determine that how the stock investment is better. The ROI entry for NTES’s scenario is at 10.60%. Another main metric of a profitability ratio is the return on assets ratio or ROA that analyses how effectively a business can handle its assets to generate earnings over a duration of time. NetEase Inc. (NTES) generated 10.90% ROA for the trading twelve-month.
Volatility is just a proportion of the anticipated day by day value extend—the range where an informal investor works. Greater instability implies more noteworthy benefit or misfortune. After an ongoing check, NetEase Inc. (NTES) stock is found to be 3.24% volatile for the week, while 3.37% volatility is recorded for the month. The outstanding shares have been calculated 655.46M. Based on a recent bid, its distance from 20 days simple moving average is -5.81%, and its distance from 50 days simple moving average is -3.20% while it has a distance of -4.36% from the 200 days simple moving average.
The Williams Percent Range or Williams %R is a well-known specialized pointer made by Larry Williams to help recognize overbought and oversold circumstances. NetEase Inc. (NASDAQ:NTES)’s Williams Percent Range or Williams %R at the time of writing to be seated at 61.69% for 9-Day. It is also calculated for different time spans. Currently for this organization, Williams %R is stood at 81.68% for 14-Day, 83.25% for 20-Day, 66.95% for 50-Day and to be seated 40.97% for 100-Day. Relative Strength Index, or RSI(14), which is a technical analysis gauge, also used to measure momentum on a scale of zero to 100 for overbought and oversold. In the case of NetEase Inc., the RSI reading has hit 42.92 for 14-Day. | https://www.bovnews.com/2022/07/06/posturing-from-the-position-of-power-illumina-inc-ilmn-netease-inc-ntes/ | 2022-07-06T14:50:35Z | https://www.bovnews.com/2022/07/06/posturing-from-the-position-of-power-illumina-inc-ilmn-netease-inc-ntes/ | false | 19813 |
PRC healthcare solution packages offered at exclusive rates to Vizient members
OMAHA, Neb., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PRC, a leader in the healthcare intelligence space, announced today that it will be including CARES™ Connect—an innovative discharge solution designed to improve patient perceptions, increase HCAHPS scores, and reduce hospital readmissions—as part of their exclusive Vizient member offerings.
Created by PRC and Healthcare Experience Foundation, CARES™ Connect contacts patients via live CARES™-certified interviewers or SMS text within 24 hours of hospital discharge, ensuring their safe transition home, answering patient questions, verifying adherence to discharge instructions, and identifying safety risks that could cause readmissions if left unaddressed.
CARES™ Connect was introduced in June 2021, with PRC offering calls and texts to clients that cater to their patient demographics' needs following inpatient, emergency department, and ambulatory surgery support. Unlike IVR technology commonly used in discharge communication, the live interviewers conducting CARES™ Connect communication provide a personalized experience for recently discharged patients that convey genuine compassion for patient well-being and dedication to their recovery.
"Through our agreement with Vizient, we're thrilled to offer CARES™ Connect to its members and bring meaningful post-discharge communications to patients across the country," said Katie Owens, President, Healthcare Experience Foundation and SVP, PRC Excellence Accelerator®. "During its launch year, we've seen CARES™ Connect support client improvements in safety outcomes, and its inclusion in our Vizient solution packages gives it a new platform to support even more organizations moving forward."
To ensure clients have a complete solution, CARES™ Connect is accompanied by PRCAlertView.com, a reporting platform that uses CARES™ Connect data to notify hospital clinical staff of safety risks. Additionally, all clients receive evidence-based coaching to optimize their discharge planning, communication, and follow-up.
Together, this complete solution creates a performance improvement loop for healthcare professionals to efficiently triage post-discharge risks and identify opportunities to improve quality of care.
Learn more about CARES™ Connect here.
PRC, a leader in the healthcare intelligence space with the most comprehensive healthcare discovery platform, is taking surveys to a new level. PRC's solutions and intuitive reporting focus on changing the way organizations manage and improve five key areas of the healthcare experience—patient, physician, employee, community, and brand. Over 2,800 healthcare organizations across the United States have used PRC to listen, understand, and take action to create cultures of excellence. To ensure clients have access to leading practices, coaches, and learning resources, PRC is partnered with Healthcare Experience Foundation (HXF) to accelerate paths to excellence. The PRC healthcare discovery platform is a system designed to drive action, optimize engagement, and increase loyalty while building a positive culture across the healthcare ecosystem. www.PRCExcellence.com
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NEW YORK, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- David Bartolone, Vice President and General Manager for the International Group at Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S., will participate in a panel at the 52nd Annual British and Irish Association of Law Librarians Annual Conference (BIALL) held on July 6 -8.
With more than 25 years' experience in professional information services, Mr. Bartolone oversees Wolters Kluwer's International Group while leading the overall strategy and vision for the international business. The International Group is known globally for producing products and services that cross boundaries and jurisdictions, with information, insights and tools that enable professionals to navigate the increasingly global aspect of law. At this year's Annual Conference, he will participate in a panel on the ever-changing landscape of international legal research. On the panel, led by Masoud Gerami of vLex, Mr. Bartolone will join Junior Browne of CARILAW, University of the West Indies; Sarah Kennedy of Mishcon de Reya; and Robin Chesterman of vLex.
"I am looking forward to discussing the future of international legal research at this year's conference," said David Bartolone, General Manager at Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S. "As the regulatory landscape continues to shift across several countries, it is more important than ever for legal professionals to have the right tools and knowledge to make informed decisions, and I hope that participants at this panel will come away from the discussion with useful information and best practices."
The British and Irish Association of Law Librarians 52nd Annual Conference will be held from July 6-8 at Wyboston Lakes Resort in the United Kingdom. The theme of this year's conference will be Our Journey to New Horizons: Leading Innovation and Knowledge. This conference brings together leading professionals working with legal information in the UK and Ireland. The conference provides an opportunity to learn about and discuss, formally and informally, the key issues affecting the legal information profession.
To learn more about the conference, visit: https://web.cvent.com/event/0409fdce-52f8-488d-bb2b-f625928c26d8/summary. To learn more about Kluwer Law International's portfolio, visit booth #20 on the event's exhibition floor to meet representatives in person, or go to www.KluwerLaw.com.
About Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S.
Wolters Kluwer (WKL) is a global leader in professional information, software solutions, and services for the healthcare; tax and accounting; governance, risk, and compliance; and legal and regulatory sectors. We help our customers make critical decisions every day by providing expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with specialized technology and services.
Wolters Kluwer reported 2021 annual revenues of €4.8 billion. The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs approximately 19,800 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands.
Wolters Kluwer shares are listed on Euronext Amsterdam (WKL) and are included in the AEX and Euronext 100 indices. Wolters Kluwer has a sponsored Level 1 American Depositary Receipt (ADR) program. The ADRs are traded on the over-the-counter market in the U.S. (WTKWY).
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A new report from Trading Platforms claims that United States Google Pixel users are unhappy with their Google smartphones. Like any other smartphone, the Google Pixel has had its fair share of issues. But according to Trading Platforms, 36% of Pixel users are unhappy enough to switch to an alternative brand.
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TradingPlatform’s Edith Reads says Google’s latest smartphone models, despite mostly positive reviews, seem to have a hard time keeping up with their rivals in terms of customer experience. Additionally, Google and its Google Pixel phones gained popularity early on for at least the first few generations but not anymore.
Recently, consumers have reported many bugs and other concerns with their new Pixels devices. Additionally, some analysts believe the problems are down to hardware issues that plague many Pixel owners, not to mention it had the shortest lifespan. This is what the report had to say about the situation.
Google Pixel Problems
Some of the most prevalent concerns with the Google Pixel that lead people to switch to other brands include the following.
For the first time, the Pixel 6 series has a fingerprint scanner integrated into the display. Unfortunately, as a result, many people find that the fingerprint sensor on their Pixel 6 is slow or not working.
Some Pixel owners are having issues charging their devices. Charge times for the Pixel devices are slower than planned compared to other brands. The more severe problem is that some chargers and cords from third parties appear to be incompatible.
The fact that Google doesn’t offer a charger makes this even more concerning. It’s possible that chargers that use a USB-A to USB-C cord won’t function, too.
The Pixel 6 and 6 Pro displays are spectacular when they’re working. However, users have reported several faults with the phone’s display.
They range from screen flickering and refresh rate issues to a green tint and the shocking problem of the screen periodically cracking with no physical impact. Moreover, the auto-brightness feature on many Pixel phones fails to work sometimes.
However, in the future, to maintain a flourishing business and rule over the business market under competition, Google must come up with better solutions to cope with software bugs present in Pixel phones. Google should also roll out quality control processes and ensure timely support to its users. And finally, it should incorporate a more user-friendly interface.
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Mount Rose Highway fire causes smoke in South Reno valley Thursday morning
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PARIS (AP) — Prime minister says French government plans to nationalize electricity giant EDF amid Ukraine war-related energy crisis.
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It's been an exciting start to the year for many silver explorers with names like GoGold Resources (OTCQX:GLGDF) and Discovery Silver (OTCQX:DSVSF) up more than 35% year-to-date, easily outperforming their benchmark. One name that's also performed well but has pulled back sharply recently is AbraSilver (OTCPK:ABBRF), but the recent weakness has little to do with a deterioration in the fundamentals. In fact, AbraSilver continues to release incredible intercepts from its Diablillos Project and is one of the higher-grade silver stories in the market currently. Given AbraSilver's solid project economics, which are likely to improve further in the upcoming Preliminary Economic Assessment, I would view pullbacks below $0.44 as low-risk buying opportunities.
(Source: Company Presentation)
AbraSilver has had an incredible run over the past year, up over 1000% from its March lows and now sporting a fully diluted market cap of ~$320 million at $0.52 per share. While I would normally not even consider a company that has seen a performance of this magnitude due to it typically being an expensive and crowded trade, AbraSilver's story has only improved since the March lows, helped by incredible drill intercepts from its high-grade Diablillos Project. The company plans to release an updated resource estimate for Diablillos in Q3, followed by an updated Preliminary Economic Assessment. Even before the solid drill season the company has had, the economics at Diablillos was already impressive, and a higher silver price and the potential for higher grades should only improve the project's attractiveness. Let's take a closer look at the company below:
(Source: Company Presentation)
As shown in the chart above, AbraSilver's Diablillos Project is in the Salta Province of Argentina, a much more attractive area of Argentina relative to Chubut, La Rioja, and Mendoza, which are ranked among the worst jurisdictions globally. However, as shown below, Salta is actually ranked 23rd out of 77 jurisdictions, which is better than some North American mining jurisdictions. Thus far, Fortuna Silver Mines (FSM) has had no issue bringing its Lindero Project into production in the Salta Province, so while AbraSilver's flagship project is still in a Tier-2 jurisdiction, and arguably a Tier-3 country, it's in the best possible province within that country, suggesting that it shouldn't lose nearly as many points as projects like Pan American's (PAAS) Navidad in Chubut.
(Source: Fraser Institute Annual Mining Survey)
The Diablillos Project is located 160 kilometers southwest of Salta City along the border of Salta and Catamarca, and a Preliminary Economic Assessment [PEA] was completed in 2018 with robust economics. The study highlighted the potential for an 8-year mine life with an average annual production profile of more than 9 million silver-equivalent ounces [SEOs], at industry-leading costs of $7.52 per SEO. The plan was for 6,000 tonnes per day to be processed at an average head grade of ~179 grams per tonne silver-equivalent, translating to annual throughput of roughly ~2.2 million tonnes. The After-Tax NPV (7.5%) at much lower metals prices came in at a respectable ~$212 million, giving the project an After-Tax NPV (7.5%) to Initial Capex [ATNIC] ratio just shy of 0.75.
While the ATNIC ratio left a lot to be desired at the time, the project looks to be improving immensely since 2018. This is because dozens of high-grade intercepts released the past two years should be able to increase the resource base while improving overall grades. The average indicated grade for the most recent mineral resource estimate came in 93 grams per tonne silver and 0.84 grams per tonne gold (~156 grams per tonne silver-equivalent), but drill intercepts are showing much higher grades, with highlight intercepts like 104 meters of ~382 grams per tonne silver-equivalent and 81 meters of 541 grams per tonne silver-equivalent. This has been helped by the high-grade Tesoro Zone, which is the higher grade area within the Oculto deposit.
(Source: Company Filings, Author's Chart)
If we focus solely on highlight oxide intercepts, we can see that the drill results have been nothing short of exceptional, with silver-equivalent grades ranging between 100 grams per tonne to 500 grams per tonne, with occasional hits of more than 600 grams per tonne. The chart below converts this to a gold-equivalent basis at a 75 to 1 ratio. Generally, anything above 1.50 grams per tonne gold-equivalent for oxides is outstanding, and as we can see, nearly every drill intercept is above this cut-off grade of 1.50 grams per tonne gold-equivalent shown in the chart.
(Source: Company Filings, Author's Chart)
As the company points out in its most recent presentation, the oxide grades are clearly special. Diablillos has one of the highest-grade oxide projects globally on a grams per tonne gold-equivalent basis. Diablillo's oxide grades north of 2.0 grams per tonne gold-equivalent dwarf Orla's (ORLA) oxide grades of ~0.90 grams per tonne gold-equivalent, and Lindero's oxide grade of ~0.60 grams per tonne gold-equivalent. The fact that we could see a further improvement in these grades from the 2018 PEA suggests that this should be a very high-margin project if it does end up getting built.
(Source: Company Presentation)
Based on the 2018 PEA, the project was envisioned to be built for approximately ~$293 million, which is more expensive than most small and medium-scale undeveloped projects out there currently. As shown below, SilverCrest's (SILV) Las Chispas and GoGold's Los Ricos South are expected to cost less than $150 million to build, or basically half of Diablillos. However, if we compare costs, AbraSilver's Diablillos is expected to have some of the lowest costs in the industry, more than 40% below the industry average that lies closer to $13.50/oz. Given the potential for an increase in grades and an average in the production profile, I would expect costs per SEO to remain below $8.75/oz, with the higher grades offsetting potential material inflation due to the outdated PEA.
(Source: Company Filings, Author's Chart)
If we look at Diablillos on a silver-equivalent production basis relative to upfront capex, the project is much more expensive than Las Chispas with a similar production profile, given that Las Chispas is much higher-grade (~800 grams per tonne silver-equivalent). However, Las Chispas is one of a kind, and there are very few projects that can hold a candle to it globally. So, while Diablillos does not benefit from the low-cost, low-capex combination that Las Chispas has, it is still a very solid project. While I would be surprised to see a decrease in upfront capex in the updated PEA scheduled in Q3, annual production, and the mine life should increase, reflecting a larger and higher-grade resource.
(Source: Company Filings, Author's Chart)
So, how's the valuation look?
Based on ~136 million SEOs in the indicated category, AbraSilver is valued at $2.35/oz, which is a reasonable valuation for an early-stage story in a Tier-2 jurisdiction. On an After-Tax NPV (5%) basis, the company is valued at just over ~0.60x NPV based on the 2018 study, using more current metals prices of $1,800/oz gold and $26.00/oz silver. This is not cheap, given that it's rare for Tier-1 projects to trade much above 0.60x this early in the development stage, let alone Tier-2 projects. I have purposely used a fully diluted share count for AbraSilver to reflect more than ~140 million warrants that are in the money currently, which could push the share count from ~445 million shares to nearly 600 million shares if exercised.
To bake in a margin of safety, I would prefer to buy AbraSilver at an NPV (5%) of 0.45x or lower at current metals prices, which would translate to a valuation of $254 million based on an estimated After-Tax NPV (5%) of $565 million. If we divide this figure by a fully diluted share count of 617 million shares, this translates to a share price of US$0.41 or lower. Obviously, there's no reason the stock has to trade down to this level, but this is an area where the reward to risk would increase to very favorable levels and make the stock a stand-out among other juniors that also have exceptional projects with reasonable valuations. Furthermore, as the technical picture shows below, this level of $0.41 coincides with a strong support area for the stock between $0.38 and $0.44 over the past several months, where we have seeing strong buying on any dips.
AbraSilver is a solid story that continues to get better, and the upcoming resource estimate and Preliminary Economic Assessment could be a catalyst for a re-rating if they can beat estimates. At the same time, the increase in gold and silver prices is making project economics more attractive and increasing the probability that AbraSilver can fund project development without a mountain of share dilution as its market cap grows. Based on this story continuing to improve, I see AbraSilver as a name to keep an eye on for investors comfy with investing in Tier-2 development plays. If we were to see further weakness in the stock over the coming months, I would view dips below US$0.44 as a low-risk area to start a position.
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JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — Hundreds of people braved a scorching sun Tuesday to welcome Pope Francis’ envoy to South Sudan’s capital, Juba, where many were disappointed last month when the pontiff canceled a trip to this East African country.
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s secretary of state, was received by religious leaders, government officials, and hundreds of who sang and danced upon his arrival.
“It is a good chance for us,” said a nun, Sister Adriana. “We are to be blessed.”
Another nun, Sister Flexisita, said: “I’m so excited. I was able to greet him and kiss his ring because that is a blessing.”
Francis canceled a planned July trip to two African countries, South Sudan and Congo, on doctors’ orders because of his knee problems. Parolin said Tuesday the pope remains willing to visit South Sudan.
“It is a great joy for me to be with you and to be able to stay for a few days to celebrate and pray and to meet people on behalf of the Holy Father Pope Francis,” Parolin told reporters at the airport in Juba.
The pope had sought to promote peace in South Sudan and Congo — countries long wrestling with deadly violence — before he had to cancel his trip.
South Sudan, the world’s youngest country, remains vulnerable to civil unrest that first erupted in December 2013 amid a political dispute between President Salva Kiir and his deputy, Riek Machar.
Parolin later this week will visit a remote camp for internally displaced people. He also will meet with Kiir, Machar and U.N. officials in the country.
“South Sudan feels blessed right away from the time His Holiness Pope Francis made the decision to come and visit South Sudan,” said senior presidential adviser Kuol Manyang Juuk. “The whole government is happy to receive (Parolin) and the population of Juba and South Sudan and all the Catholic churches are happy for his visit.” | https://www.wcia.com/news/international/popes-envoy-is-joyfully-welcomed-by-faithful-in-south-sudan/ | 2022-07-06T15:00:06Z | https://www.wcia.com/news/international/popes-envoy-is-joyfully-welcomed-by-faithful-in-south-sudan/ | true | 43 |
WILMINGTON, N.C., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clean Eatz Kitchen has launched a new line of Protein Pizzas. Made on a cauliflower crust, the new personal pizzas are the perfect "cheat meal" without any of the guilt. The Protein Pizzas come in Cheese, Pepperoni, and BBQ Chicken currently with Bacon Cheeseburger and Chicken Supreme launching later in July.
The Protein Pizzas are currently available nationwide for home delivery and will become available in Clean Eatz Kitchen's network of distributors in the next few weeks. They anticipate the product to be available on shelves nationwide by the end of the month.
Protein Pizzas are the latest diet innovation from Clean Eatz Kitchen. "We're always looking for new ways to make unhealthy food healthy" says CEO, Jason Nista. Made on a cauliflower crust, the pizzas are topped with homemade tomato sauce, part-skim mozzarella cheese and toppings. Most pizzas are gluten free and will have 20g of protein per serving.
Clean Eatz Kitchen is a market-leader in direct-to-consumer prepared meals and snacks. For their diet conscious customers, Clean Eatz Kitchen cooks and ships pre-made meals to customers' houses, ready to heat and enjoy. Their model takes the thought and effort out of having to meal prep to reach your diet goals.
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"We must face and respect the reality staring us in the face," Logan said in a letter to Johnson. "There is only so much anyone can expect my constituents to accept or ignore."
(Reporting by Sachin Ravikumar, writing by Muvija M; editing by William James) | https://www.marketscreener.com/news/latest/UK-lawmaker-Logan-resigns-in-protest-against-PM-Johnson--40910913/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=20220706 | 2022-07-06T15:04:02Z | https://www.marketscreener.com/news/latest/UK-lawmaker-Logan-resigns-in-protest-against-PM-Johnson--40910913/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=20220706 | false | null |
-- Details Progress Against 2030 and 2040 ESG Goals --
-- Includes Highlights from Life Cycle Assessments of Key Lithium Products –
-- Describes Ongoing Initiatives for Responsible Operations and Expansions --
PHILADELPHIA, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Livent Corporation (NYSE: LTHM) today published its 2021 Sustainability Report. With the theme of Growing Responsibly, the report details the company's progress in 2021 and reaffirms its commitment to responsible production through its focus on environmental protection, social responsibility and transparency.
Paul Graves, president and chief executive officer of Livent, commented, "We believe lithium will continue to play an important role in decarbonization and the shift to electrification. With urgency building for climate change solutions, our 2021 Sustainability Report underscores the critical need for the lithium industry to responsibly meet the growing demand for lithium."
Mr. Graves continued: "Sustainability is and will continue to be a top priority for Livent as we approach key implementation milestones in our current capacity expansion projects and advance our recently announced expansions. In parallel with driving our growth initiatives, our teams are working hard to take the necessary steps to achieve our 2030 and 2040 ESG goals. This dual focus reflects our conviction that it is imperative—and achievable—to expand lithium production in a sustainable way."
Livent's 2021 Sustainability Report can be downloaded from the Sustainability section of livent.com.
Key ESG metrics in the report were reviewed and assured by ERM Certification and Verification Services (ERM CVS).
About Livent
For nearly eight decades, Livent has partnered with its customers to safely and sustainably use lithium to power the world. Livent is one of only a small number of companies with the capability, reputation, and know-how to produce high-quality finished lithium compounds that are helping meet the growing demand for lithium. The company has one of the broadest product portfolios in the industry, powering demand for green energy, modern mobility, the mobile economy, and specialized innovations, including light alloys and lubricants. Livent has a combined workforce of approximately 1,100 full-time, part-time, temporary, and contract employees and operates manufacturing sites in the United States, England, India, China and Argentina. For more information, visit Livent.com.
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A mum and stepdad have been charged with murder of a baby boy found critically ill at home.
Emergency crews were unable to save ten-month-old Jacob Crouch after they raced to his home in Linton, Derby, on December 30 2020.
He was tragically declared dead at the scene, and Derbyshire Police today announced his mum and stepdad have both been charged with murder.
Gemma Barton, 32, and Craig Crouch, 38, are due to appear in Southern Derbyshire Magistrates’ Court today.
They were first arrested on January 5 last year on suspicion of killing the boy who was yet to celebrate his first birthday. Both were on bail now as investigations continue.
Derbyshire Police said: “A mother and stepfather have been charged with the alleged murder of a baby in south Derbyshire.
“The East Midlands Ambulance Service was called to reports that Jacob Crouch was critically ill at a house in Linton, near Swadlincote, at 7.15am on December 30, 2020.
“The ten-month-old was pronounced dead at the scene.
“The boy’s mother, Gemma Barton, and stepfather, Craig Crouch, were both arrested on 5 January, 2021, on suspicion of his murder. Both were bailed while enquiries continued into the incident.
“Today (6 July) the pair have been charged with the alleged murder of Jacob.
“Ms Barton, 32, from Heanor and Mr Crouch, 38, from Linton have been remanded to custody and will appear at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates’ Court later today (6 July).” | https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/mum-stepdad-charged-murder-baby-27412992 | 2022-07-06T15:05:27Z | https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/mum-stepdad-charged-murder-baby-27412992 | true | 1 |
Due to lukewarm previews and surprisingly little marketing from Square Enix, it wasn't exactly a surprise when Forspoken got delayed to October back in March. Unfortunately for Square, it doesn't seem like this has helped what the company hopes will be its next giant success from getting more traction, so today's announcement doesn't come as a shock either even if the reason is unusually honest.
The developers at Luminous Productions have revealed that Forspoken has been delayed to January 24 next year. What makes this especially interesting is that this is what they call a strategic delay after "discussions with key partners". To put it simply, this sure sounds like Sony and Square Enix agree that Forspoken will get far less attention and sales than they would have hoped if it was to launch around the same time as Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, A Plague Tale: Requiem, Gotham Knights, God of War: Ragnarök and a bunch of other anticipated games set for October and November. A theory backed up by the team stating the game is basically done, and that they're just polishing it these days. | https://www.gamereactor.eu/forspoken-delayed-to-2023-1114053/ | 2022-07-06T15:06:29Z | https://www.gamereactor.eu/forspoken-delayed-to-2023-1114053/ | false | 1 |
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BIOTRONIK's state-of-the-art LiveSupport feature was used to remotely support two BIOMONITOR Implantable Cardiac Monitor (ICM) implants shortly after launch. Both procedures were performed with a BIOTRONIK representative in a remote location. The physicians are pleased with the results and the support offered; they are also excited about future possibilities this technology can hold.
Developed in part as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, BIOTRONIK's LiveSupport allows a representative to provide technical support remotely, allowing for faster procedural scheduling, more control over time management for physicians and staff, and peace of mind that expertise is always available.
"LiveSupport was designed to improve clinics' efficiency, allow more flexibility in patient care and reduce waiting time by providing real-time remote support with the option to take over control when needed," says Ryan Walters, President, BIOTRONIK, Inc. "Before LiveSupport, an unexpected procedure could cause a delay of several hours and disrupt a clinic's schedule for the rest of the day. With this new feature, those delays are a thing of the past. We are proud to pioneer a solution for this pressing concern."
The feature is anticipated to see heavy use in rural areas which, in the past, may have experienced a longer wait when a representative was needed for an unplanned procedure. LiveSupport removes the possibility of what could be a several hour delay by allowing a representative to support from any location.
"The ability to use LiveSupport for unplanned or add-on ICM cases in a rural hospital opens many exciting new possibilities and allows for greater efficiency," says Dr. Gregory Harris of Heart Rhythm Associates, Greenville, NC. "Having the ability to get technical support at any time, from any place means fewer delays and better patient care."
When a BIOTRONIK representative is no longer restricted by their schedule or location, clinicians and hospitals can have better control of their time and improve their workflow.
"The possibilities around using LiveSupport technology for ICM implantation are extremely exciting for us," says Dr. Jeffrey Williams of Jeffrey Williams Cardiology, San Diego, CA. "I appreciate the hands-on approach of having a BIOTRONIK representative in the room when performing the ICM implant procedures, but I see that having LiveSupport as an option can significantly increase the speed of response, and give me the ability to care for my patients in the best way possible when time is of the essence."
Having a BIOTRONIK representative on-site will continue to be standard business practice, with LiveSupport available as an option when needed or preferred by a physician. LiveSupport is available in select centers today, with broad market availability throughout the United States expected in the coming months.
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BIOTRONIK is a leading medical device company that has been developing trusted and innovative cardiovascular and endovascular solutions for more than 50 years. Driven by a purpose to perfectly match technology with the human body, BIOTRONIK innovations deliver care that saves and improves the lives of millions diagnosed with heart and blood vessel diseases every year. BIOTRONIK is headquartered in Berlin, Germany, and represented in over 100 countries.
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Brooklyn American Independence Day Parade celebrates 115th year
Revelers were on the street Sunday for the 115th annual Brooklyn American Independence Day Parade.
Celebrations began with a Mass followed by a ceremony led by the Long Island Assembly of the Knights of Columbus.
News 12’s Shakti Denis captured the sights and sounds from the parade. | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2655557987601/brooklyn-american-independence-day-parade-celebrates-115th-year | 2022-07-06T15:08:23Z | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2655557987601/brooklyn-american-independence-day-parade-celebrates-115th-year | true | null |
NEW YORK, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- K2 Integrity ("K2), the leading risk and financial crimes advisory firm, today announced the launch of a first-of-its kind solution for independent certification of environmental, social and governance ("ESG") strategies for funds and fund managers. The offering will build on K2's global reputation for assisting clients in addressing risk, meet regulations and compliance requirements, and proven track record in assessing, designing and implementing certifications and trainings for the marketplace.
Applying proprietary framework, K2 Integrity will conduct a detailed review of qualitative and quantitative metrics to verify that a fund and manager is compliant with ESG best practices. K2's assessment takes into consideration applicable regulations that improve trust and transparency as these relate to ESG criteria. It also mitigates the risk of "greenwashing," which has become more prevalent as interest in ESG investments has grown.
"The need to validate and quantify ESG initiatives has never been greater, as investors, regulators and other stakeholders pay closer scrutiny to funds' activities," said Andrew Rabinowitz, Co-CEO of K2 Integrity. "Funds and fund managers must make sure they are following through on their ESG commitments. This assessment certification complements K2 Integrity's existing financial crime risk management services and will allow us to remain best-in-class in serving our global clientele through all of their needs, by bringing together ESG, regulatory, legal, industry, training and certification expertise."
This proprietary ESG certification is based on a fund's voluntary self-disclosure and independent review by K2 Integrity experts, who analyze, assess and validate the fund's own commitment to investors. Rather than rely on self-reporting by a manager, independent certification provides a robust review of approach and processes, as well as demonstrates alignment with the industry's best practices.
According to a recent survey by Callan, 78 percent of asset managers now incorporate ESG into their investment allocations. According to Morningstar, as of the first quarter of 2022, more than 2,000 asset managers globally handle some $343 billion in sustainable funds, with such strategies taking in more than $96.6 billion in net new deposits over the period.
Under the leadership of Andrew Rabinowitz, K2 Integrity is collaborating with select leading firms such as Maples Group, Kalmus Capital, Novata, Reed Smith, Ernst & Young, RepRisk, Citco Fund Services and academics from renowned institutions, including Yale University, Cornell University, University College-London, Carnegie Mellon University, and Columbia University, in the development of ongoing criteria for the certification, ensuring a thorough, meaningful, and independent assessment for funds and fund managers.
K2 Integrity is the leading risk and financial crimes advisory firm helping clients understand and manage their risk so they can lead with confidence. With some of the most knowledgeable practitioners in the industry, K2 brings together deep subject matter expertise with proprietary technology and digital offerings to help clients creatively solve today's issues while also planning for the future. With offices in New York and London and more than 400 employees globally, K2 has deep knowledge and experience working in every region and numerous jurisdictions around the world. To learn more about how K2 Integrity is revolutionizing the management of risk, visit www.k2integrity.com, or follow us on Twitter or LinkedIn.
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Allworth Financial LP trimmed its position in SPDR Portfolio Short Term Treasury ETF (NYSEARCA:SPTS – Get Rating) by 7.3% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 183,495 shares of the company’s stock after selling 14,498 shares during the period. Allworth Financial LP owned about 0.14% of SPDR Portfolio Short Term Treasury ETF worth $5,441,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Lumbard & Kellner LLC acquired a new position in shares of SPDR Portfolio Short Term Treasury ETF in the fourth quarter worth $42,000. CNB Bank acquired a new stake in shares of SPDR Portfolio Short Term Treasury ETF in the first quarter valued at approximately $43,000. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. grew its position in shares of SPDR Portfolio Short Term Treasury ETF by 250.4% in the fourth quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 1,913 shares of the company’s stock valued at $58,000 after purchasing an additional 1,367 shares during the last quarter. Creative Financial Designs Inc. ADV lifted its stake in shares of SPDR Portfolio Short Term Treasury ETF by 31.1% during the fourth quarter. Creative Financial Designs Inc. ADV now owns 2,407 shares of the company’s stock valued at $73,000 after buying an additional 571 shares during the period. Finally, Lloyd Advisory Services LLC. raised its stake in SPDR Portfolio Short Term Treasury ETF by 22.6% during the fourth quarter. Lloyd Advisory Services LLC. now owns 2,840 shares of the company’s stock worth $86,000 after purchasing an additional 524 shares during the period.
Shares of SPDR Portfolio Short Term Treasury ETF stock opened at $29.51 on Wednesday. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $29.50 and a 200 day moving average price of $29.83. SPDR Portfolio Short Term Treasury ETF has a twelve month low of $29.15 and a twelve month high of $30.70.
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I’m a psychologist – this Love Island star is ultimate game player but one deluded lad’s strategy will backfire horribly
THE game is well and truly on in Love Island, but who is playing it the best?
With Casa Amor bringing a new crop of bombshells in to wreak havoc, relationships are creaking under the strain.
Tasha is straying from Andrew, Jacques is testing the waters despite getting soppy over Paige and Davide is peacocking his way from girl to girl quicker than you can say "bellissimo!"
Beneath the bravado, however, what's really driving the stars who are shaking up romances in the villa?
Here, relationship expert and psychologist Jo Hemmings gets into the mind of Love Island's top 'game players'.
Tasha - 'Trying hard to be tactical'
Tasha has never really made up her mind about Andrew, lurching between telling him that she had never felt as close and secure to anyone before while getting visibly upset when she wasn’t chosen by Charlie.
Her lack of self-awareness and dating experience, make her a player and it didn’t take long for her to hook up with new boy Billy.
Tasha also lacks confidence, so while she doesn’t know whether she is even ready for a committed relationship yet, we just know this isn’t going to have a happy romantic ending for her.
She’s trying hard to be a tactical player, but she’s still not sure what the end game should look like.
Dami - 'Struggling with guilt'
While Dami has a little bit of guilt about straying from Indiyah, he was pretty much overwhelmed by just the thought of six new girls entering the villa.
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He knew he wouldn’t be able to control himself, so while he is charming, his levels of temptation definitely make him a key player.
He has a conflict of interests over the playing the game to its limits, while criticising others for being more sure of themselves.
He called out Luca for being ‘fake’ when that was really about him feeling guilty about what direction he should take himself, to keep all his options open – from romance with Indiyah or someone else, to being popular while having an eye on the main prize.
This makes him unpredictable, reckless and he’s heading for some serious squirming when he leaves his current bubble and the villas merge.
Davide - 'Showcasing himself at any cost'
Self-appointed Latin love god Davide is the ultimate game player.
While his lust for Ekin-Su helped him overcome his pride at being cheated on by her, he’s benched her while he decides whether Coco, Mollie or perhaps another new girl could be lucky enough to have the opportunity of partnering with him.
He is ruthless and is in the series to showcase himself at almost any cost and he has little regard for the feelings of any of the girls he encounters, just so long as he can remain the hottest boy in the villa and continue to be admired for and complimented on his ‘perfection’.
He’s arrogant enough to partner up with anyone he thinks will help him win.
Jacques - 'Delusions of grandeur'
Jacques has moved from declaring strong and previously unfamiliar feelings to Paige to ‘testing himself’ with any girl that so much as gives him the time of day, in the blink of an eye.
He is unable to be accountable for his own behaviour without cheating to discover whether he has genuine feelings for Paige or not.
Currently ‘challenging’ those feelings by being very flirty with Mollie and Cheyanne, he’s like a kid let loose in a sweet shop, having his fill while he has the opportunity.
Jacques is a naïve player with delusions of grandeur – he wants to be popular with the viewers, fancied by as many girls as possible and maximise his fun while still keeping Paige on the backburner.
He seems unaware that this strategy is likely to backfire in spectacular fashion.
Coco - 'Desperate for camera time'
Currently in a snog-fest with Andrew, Coco also had a kiss and a full on flirt with Davide.
She is especially attracted to those guys who are already in settled relationships, enjoying her position as the one who could break them up.
She has little shame, isn’t fussed about being a girl’s girl and relishes her role in turning heads.
Coco is after air-time and post-series success. She will disrupt as much as possible, with whoever has the potential to get her what she wants.
She has no real interest in Andrew, he’s just the latest prop to ensure she gets plenty of camera time and she’ll move on if someone else looks more promising.
Mollie - 'In it for the game'
Originally having targeted Jay, Davide and Jacques as her man goals, Mollie also got her flirt on with Luca, even though he has made it clear he is solid with Gemma.
She has cool, confident and determined player moves, currently having bagged Davide and happy to get pretty intimate with him in bed.
Mollie isn’t yet clear what her ultimate game plan is, but she won’t hold back in finding out.
If she finds love that will be a bonus for her but it’s maxxing out on playing the game that matters most to her right now. | https://www.thesun.ie/tv/9057567/love-island-psychologist-game-players-casa-amor/ | 2022-07-06T15:15:12Z | https://www.thesun.ie/tv/9057567/love-island-psychologist-game-players-casa-amor/ | false | 4 |
Comedian Sean Lock sadly lost his battle to lung cancer in August 2021 at 58 years old. As he loved being outdoors, former Strictly Come Dancing champ Bill, 57, will be paying homage to his pal by taking part in a 100-mile fundraising event.
Appearing on Wednesday’s instalment of This Morning, Bill had nothing but kind words to say about his friend of over 30 years.
Sean and Bill had spent a lot of time together on-screen as they worked on numerous different panel shows and wrote sketches with one another.
Although their friendship went beyond TV as Bill told hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield they both shared a love of walking.
Remembering his friend, he said: “He (Sean) loved the outdoors and one of his favourite things was to go on walks. We used to walk for miles
“We’d talk about everything, Sean was brilliant company.”
He then revealed this August, some of the late comedian’s family and friends will be taking part in a charity walk.
Across seven days, the group will cover a distance of 100 miles as they start from Bude in Cornwall and make their way to Combe Martin in Devon.
The funds they raise will then go to Macmillan Cancer Support who provided support for Sean and his family during his final stages of life.
The comic said: “It’s a chance for us to tell stories and remember him.”
Bill told viewers he first met Sean during comedy at a gig in West London.
The 57-year-old gave a poignant tribute to his pal, who he described as “genuine” and “loyal”.
He said: “He was one of those comics that all the other comics turned out to see, he had a totally original and unique style.
“He was funny offstage as well as on, he was just very genuine and a loyal friend and a great sort of confidante, as well as being a great friend.”
So far, his JustGiving page has received over £35,000 with Bill saying he’s been “knocked” by people’s response.
Six months after his passing, the comedian shared a touching tribute in February this year.
Bill posted a snap of them both together standing in a field with their arms around one another on his Twitter.
He captioned the image: “Six months since we lost Sean. Miss him every day.”
People have been filling Bill’s fundraising page with nothing but love and support for Sean who fans have called a “special man”.
EJ wrote: “All my family loved Sean very much. He was such a special man and comedian and so funny. Such a huge loss. Feel so much for his family. Love Bill too, so thanks Bill for doing this.”
John and Angela Scott added: “Good luck with the walk. Sean was such a great comedian and is sadly missed. Thank goodness there is so much archive to look at and remember his unique, wonderful humour.”
With Sharon saying: “A wonderful way of remembering a great man and raising much needed funds for macmillan.”
This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV and ITV Hub.
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July 4 parade shooting suspect expected to appear in court
By MICHAEL TARM, KATHLEEN FOODY and STEPHEN GROVES
Associated Press
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (AP) — The man charged with killing seven people when he unleashed a hail of bullets on an Independence Day parade from a rooftop was expected in court Wednesday as authorities faced questions about how he was allowed to buy several guns, despite threatening violence.
Robert E. Crimo III was charged with seven counts of murder Tuesday in the shooting that sent hundreds of marchers, parents and children fleeing in fear and set off an hourslong manhunt in and around Highland Park, an affluent Chicago suburb on the shores of Lake Michigan. Investigators have yet to identify a motive.
Crimo’s attorney said he intends to enter a not guilty plea to all charges. Prosecutors have promised to seek dozens more.
A rifle “similar to an AR-15″ was used to spray more than 70 rounds from atop a commercial building into the parade crowd, a spokesman for the Lake County Major Crime Task Force said.
A seventh victim died Tuesday. More than three dozen other people were wounded in the attack, which Task force spokesman Christopher Covelli said the suspect had planned for several weeks.
The assault happened less than three years after police went to Crimo’s home following a call from a family member who said he was threatening “to kill everyone” there. Covelli said police confiscated 16 knives, a dagger and a sword, but said there was no sign he had any guns at the time, in September 2019.
Police in April 2019 also responded to a reported suicide attempt by the suspect, Covelli said.
Crimo legally purchased the rifle used in the attack in Illinois within the past year, Covelli said. In all, police said, he purchased five firearms, which were recovered by officers at his father’s home.
The revelation about his gun purchases is just the latest example of young men who were able to obtain guns and carry out massacres in recent months despite glaring warning signs about their mental health and inclination to violence.
Illinois state police, who issue gun owners’ licenses, said Crimo applied for a license in December 2019, when he was 19. His father sponsored his application.
At the time “there was insufficient basis to establish a clear and present danger” and deny the application, state police said in a statement.
Investigators who have interrogated the suspect and reviewed his social media posts have not determined a motive or found any indication that he targeted victims by race, religion or other protected status, Covelli said.
At the July 4 parade, the shots were initially mistaken for fireworks before hundreds of revelers fled in terror. A day later, baby strollers, lawn chairs and other items left behind by panicked parade goers remained inside a wide police perimeter. Outside the police tape, some residents drove up to collect blankets and chairs they abandoned.
David Shapiro, 47, said the gunfire quickly turned the parade into “chaos.”
“People didn’t know right away where the gunfire was coming from, whether the gunman was in front or behind you chasing you,” he said Tuesday as he retrieved a stroller and lawn chairs.
The shooting occurred at a spot on the parade route where many residents had staked out prime viewing points early in the day.
Among them was Nicolas Toledo, who was visiting his family in Illinois from Mexico, and Jacki Sundheim, a lifelong congregant and staff member at nearby North Shore Congregation Israel.
Nine people, ranging from 14 to 70, remained hospitalized Tuesday, hospital officials said.
The shooting was just the latest to shatter the rituals of American life. Schools, churches, grocery stores and now community parades have all become killing grounds in recent months. This time, the bloodshed came as the nation tried to celebrate its founding and the bonds that still hold it together.
The gunman initially evaded capture by dressing as a woman and blending into the fleeing crowd, Covelli said.
A police officer pulled over 21-year-old Crimo north of the shooting scene several hours after police released his photo and warned that he was likely armed and dangerous, Highland Park Police Chief Lou Jogmen said.
Asked about his client’s emotional state, prominent Chicago-based lawyer Thomas A. Durkin said he has spoken to Crimo only once — for 10 minutes by phone. He declined to comment further.
In 2013, Highland Park officials approved a ban on semi-automatic weapons and large-capacity ammunition magazines. A local doctor and the Illinois State Rifle Association quickly challenged the liberal suburb’s stance. The legal fight ended at the U.S. Supreme Court’s doorstep in 2015 when justices declined to hear the case and let the suburb’s restrictions remain in place.
Under Illinois law, gun purchases can be denied to people convicted of felonies, addicted to narcotics or those deemed capable of harming themselves or others. That last provision might have stopped a suicidal Crimo from getting a weapon.
But under the law, who that provision applies to must be decided by “a court, board, commission or other legal authority.”
The state has a so-called red flag law designed to stop dangerous people before they kill, but it requires family members, relatives, roommates or police to ask a judge to order guns seized.
Crimo, who goes by the name Bobby, was an aspiring rapper with the stage name Awake the Rapper, posting on social media dozens videos and songs, some ominous and violent.
Federal agents were reviewing Crimo’s online profiles, and a preliminary examination of his internet history indicated that he had researched mass killings and had downloaded multiple photos depicting violent acts, including a beheading, a law enforcement official said.
The official could not discuss details of the investigation publicly and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.
Shapiro, the Highland Park resident who fled the parade with his family, said his 4-year-old son woke up screaming later that night.
“He is too young to understand what happened,” Shapiro said. “But he knows something bad happened.”
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Kellogg Company announces ten $5,000 grants to school breakfast programs
BATTLE CREEK, Mich., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- School breakfast programs may provide students with benefits beyond nourishment, according to a review of recent research from Kellogg Company Fund. Already, around the world, breakfast programs are improving health and nutritional outcomes for children. In recent years, these programs have evolved to focus on helping improve education and social outcomes for students, their families and the wider community.
"For more than 20 years, Kellogg has supported breakfast programs that provide students with a nutritious breakfast, time to play with friends and, often, the academic support that helps to ensure they begin school ready to learn," said Stephanie Slingerland, Senior Director, Philanthropy and Social Impact, Kellogg Company.
Kellogg conducted a review of the latest research of breakfast programs in Australia, Canada, Germany, Guatemala, Ireland, India, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, the U.K. and U.S. The research confirms previously identified health, nutrition and cognitive effects of breakfast programs. Research also indicates that children who attend breakfast programs display fewer concerning behaviors," benefit from positive role modeling of "good behaviors," and attend school more frequently. The impact of these programs on the wider community also were explored, with positive early results:
- School attendance, friendships and behavior improve. In one study, students who attended school breakfast programs over a period of time developed an improved quality of relationships with their friends and were at a reduced risk of victimization.
- Especially where breakfast is eaten in the classroom, there is a great opportunity to role model positive behaviors. By eating breakfast together regularly, studies found increased connectedness among students and staff.
The research also found that the stigma associated with participation in school breakfast programs was reduced when all children attended the programs. Additionally, as has been shown repeatedly, eating a nutritious breakfast can help reduce malnutrition and obesity, even for children who eat a second breakfast at school. Finally, there is a growing body of work suggesting that eating breakfast can be an indicator of improved mental health, as evidenced by lower stress, anxiety and depression levels among children.
The social impact of eating breakfast at school is an interesting and growing area of research. There is strong evidence that breakfast programs can grow to become community-building experiences that provide the opportunity to help create a sense of belonging in students and enable the development of positive relationships between students, teachers and staff.
"Kids cannot reach their full potential, either academically or socially, if they're hungry. Kellogg's Better Days is our promise to advance sustainable and equitable access to food, including feeding 375 million people and children in need by the end of 2030," Slingerland said. "We support breakfast clubs in 26 countries and are working with philanthropy partners, like No Kid Hungry, to expand school feeding programs so children can reach their full potential."
Kellogg awards grants for school breakfast programs through No Kid Hungry
Kellogg Company also announced it has awarded $5,000 grants to ten school districts to support their breakfast programs. The grants were made in partnership with No Kid Hungry, a national campaign that works to end childhood hunger in the U.S. Long-time partners, Kellogg and No Kid Hungry have reached over 1 million kids in need since 2013.
North Star Academy in Michigan, Globe Unified School District in Arizona and Jefferson County Public Schools in Kentucky are three of the districts that received Kellogg grants. These grantees plan to use a portion of the grant to purchase foodservice equipment – like rolling racks, warmers and freezers - to deliver food in the 2022-23 school year.
"Over 60% of our school qualifies for free or reduced lunch, so our food programs play a vital role in our children's lives," said Megan Coombs, MDHHS P2P Success Coach at North Star Academy. "With this grant, we will be getting new refrigerators and freezers, giving us plenty of space to safely store and provide our students with nutritious meals."
About Kellogg Company
At Kellogg Company (NYSE: K), our vision is a good and just world where people are not just fed but fulfilled. We are creating better days and a place at the table for everyone through our trusted food brands. Our beloved brands include Pringles®, Cheez-It®, Special K®, Kellogg's Frosted Flakes®, Pop-Tarts®, Kellogg's Corn Flakes®, Rice Krispies®, Eggo®, Mini-Wheats®, Kashi®, RXBAR®, MorningStar Farms® and more. Net sales in 2021 were nearly $14.2 billion, comprised principally of snacks as well as convenience foods like cereal, frozen foods, and noodles. As part of our Kellogg's® Better Days ESG strategy, we're addressing the interconnected issues of wellbeing, climate and food security, creating Better Days for 3 billion people by the end of 2030. Visit www.KelloggCompany.com.
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CLEVELAND , July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dearborn®, a part of the Oatey family of companies, today announced that its True Blue® Bath Waste Kits are now available in Brass material, further expanding its already extensive offering of bath-waste kits.
Designed with the plumber in mind, the True Blue line is made with integrated locking features that reduce the number of tools needed for installation, saving time and eliminating frustration.
Dearborn® True Blue® Brass is ideal for markets where brass installations are required for commercial and residential applications. It is suitable for standard tub depths up to 16" and whirlpool depths up to 24". Dearborn® True Blue® Brass is available in rough and full kits with solder and slip joint connections. The full kit includes a test kit, chrome trim kit, overflow assembly, waste shoe assembly and a solder, or slip joint tee.
Constructed of brass, the True Blue Drain Spud is built for durability and longevity. Featuring two heavy-duty crossbars, it provides a greater flow rate than standard, four-crossbar designs. The Drain Spud can accept the trim veneer for easy finish change and replacement, and is compatible with all existing True Blue components.
True Blue Bath Waste is available in full, half, rough and trim kits with options for ABS or PVC and touch toe, uni-lift and push n' pull stopper choices. The trim kits come in designer finishes, including Matte Black, Chrome, White, Brushed Nickel, Oil Rubbed Bronze and Brushed Gold. Brass options are available with a standard slip-joint tee, NY tee, solder tee, and female outlet tee.
To learn more, visit oatey.com or your local wholesaler-distributor.
ABOUT OATEY CO.
Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries, with a commitment to delivering quality, building trust and improving lives. Today, Oatey operates a comprehensive manufacturing and distribution network to supply thousands of products for professional builders, contractors, engineers and do-it-yourself consumers around the world.
Oatey is based in Cleveland, Ohio, and has locations in the United States, Canada, Mexico and China. For more information, visit www.oatey.com, call (800) 321-9532 or follow Oatey on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or Instagram.
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LONDON: Former British minister Sajid Javid delivered a withering attack on Boris Johnson’s leadership on Wednesday, telling him and his fellow lawmakers in their ruling Conservative Party that it was time for the prime minister to resign.
Javid stepped down as health minister on Tuesday, the first of a flurry of resignations of ministers who said they had lost confidence in Johnson and that he was not fit to govern.
Considered a possible contender to replace Johnson should he quit or be forced out, Javid listed a series of scandals that had embroiled the prime minister and his office in recent months, including the breaking of coronavirus lockdown rules, over which he had given Johnson the benefit of the doubt.
“At some point, we have to conclude that enough is enough. I believe that point is now,” he told parliament as lawmakers sat in silence and Johnson listened expressionless.
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“I have concluded that the problem starts at the top and I believe that is not going to change. And that means that it is for those of us in a position who have responsibility to make that change.”
Just minutes earlier, an ebullient Johnson had vowed to fight on, telling his glum-faced lawmakers that he remained a
‘Not Fair’
Javid said it had not been fair to send government ministers out to defend Johnson in the media in recent months over various scandals, using lines from the prime minister’s Downing Street office “that don’t stand up and don’t hold up”.
“It’s not fair on Conservative members and voters who rightly expect better standards from the party they supported,” he added.
It was the second time Javid has left government. He quit as finance minister in 2020 after refusing to fire his political advisers as demanded by Johnson. He returned in the following year as health minister.
His damning resignation speech had echoes of one famously made by Geoffrey Howe, another mild-mannered minister who quit Margaret Thatcher’s cabinet in 1990.
Howe’s courteous but pointed attack, in which he said his colleagues would have to consider their own response “to the tragic conflict of loyalties”, was seen as delivering a critical blow to her leadership.
“I wish my cabinet colleagues well. I can see they have decided to remain in the cabinet. They will have their own reasons but it is a choice,” Javid said.
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Byron Hayward's Wales U20s team look to maintain their 100% record in the summer series against Italy tonight and book their place in the final shootout against South Africa.
Wales and Italy will lock horns in the final fixture of the group, as both sides battle it out to finish top of Pool B. Both teams have beaten Scotland and Georgia, with Italy edging things on points difference, by a single point.
Wales put Scotland to the sword in the opening round last week, winning 45-15 at the Stadio Comunale Di Monigo. They added to that win with a narrow victory against Georgia in round two, winning 30-24. Italy on the other hand won 36-19 against Georgia in the opening round, scoring five tries. They then beat Scotland 34-14 in round two.
READ MORE: Wales' problem position just got worse with Wayne Pivac left with decision to make on Lions star
Oli Andrew impressed against Scotland, scoring two tries and portraying his ability to kick well too. Ospreys centre Joe Hawkins shone against Georgia, scoring a try himself and also being instrumental in setting up two others. Keep an eye out for these two on Wednesday night.
Fly-half Nicolo Teneggi was a master at work for Italy against Georgia, slotting three conversions, a penalty, and his general attacking flair proved too much for the Georgians.
The match is not being shown on TV, but you can watch it live here. Kick-off for the game is at 7pm on Wednesday July 5th.
Wales U20s: Cameron Winnett (Cardiff Rugby); Oli Andrew (Dragons RFC), Mason Grady (Cardiff Rugby), Joe Hawkins (Ospreys – Capt), Harri Houston (Ospreys); Dan Edwards (Ospreys), Morgan Lloyd (Dragons RFC); Rhys Barratt (Cardiff Rugby), Efan Daniel (Cardiff Rugby), Nathan Evans (Dragons RFC), Christ Tshiunza (Exeter Chiefs), Dafydd Jenkins (Exeter Chiefs), Ben Williams (Aberavon), Ethan Fackrell (Cardiff Rugby), Ryan Woodman (Dragons RFC).
Replacements: Oli Burrows (Exeter Chiefs), Cameron Jones (Ospreys), Adam Williams (Cardiff Rugby), Mackenzie Martin (Cardiff Rugby), Morgan Morse (Ospreys), Luke Davies (Llanelli), Josh Phillips (Scarlets), Bryn Bradley (Harlequins), Joe Westwood (Dragons RFC), Iestyn Hopkins (Ospreys), Caleb Salmon (Scarlets)
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Pete Carney talks to Burt Bailey before going for some training pics as Slade plays back in Civitan Hall to 73 diehardt R&B fans..Photography By Ray Carter... Leading omnichannel lease-to-own company uses SOCi to unlock localized and franchise digital marketing
SAN DIEGO, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rent-A-Center, the leading dedicated lease-to-own retail channel for durable goods such as furniture, electronics, and appliances, named SOCi its localized marketing platform of record.
The partnership between SOCi and Rent-A-Center exemplifies where multi-location, online-to-offline marketing is headed and what retailers are looking for from digital marketing solutions as they seek to gain market share in the omnichannel shopping era.
"COVID accelerated the localized movement in digital marketing, making it more important than ever for multi-location businesses to optimize their local presence in search and social channels while doubling down on local customer care and reputation management," said SOCi founder and CEO Afif Khoury. "Rent-A-Center will leverage our award-winning platform to customize its local marketing in each of its more than 400 franchise locations, and optimize its reach and engagement in every community."
COVID caused a scramble among national retailers, forcing them to swiftly identify solutions that would help brick-and-mortar locations and franchisees get digital marketing up and running. Now, nearly two years after March 2020, retailers are carefully evaluating opportunities to power digital marketing for the long term, looking to localized solutions that will help individual locations not just cover the digital basics, but capitalize on connections to their communities to unlock the benefits of multi-location marketing.
For Rent-A-Center, the distinctive features of a top vendor in multi-location marketing were ongoing, robust customer support; the ability to meet almost all the retailer's needs; plug-and-play design; strong training; and on-demand reporting. With targeted digital tools, Rent-A-Center's hundreds of local operators are talking to the customers in their own communities and leveraging those relationships to craft a more positive customer experience.
"Our franchisees want the opportunity to have direct impact in the marketing in their respective markets," said Rent-A-Center director of franchise marketing Christopher Say. "Using SOCi gives them the opportunity to own their backyard from a social media and review management standpoint."
Rent-A-Center rolled out SOCi to its 401 franchise-owned stores, empowering local operators to optimize social and reputation management as well as social advertising across platforms like Facebook and Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business). For SOCi, which earlier this year raised $80 million in funding and acquired localized marketing company Brandify, the partnership with Rent-A-Center is consistent with goals to become the marketing platform for multi-location brands. SOCi now represents over 600 enterprise brands and with more than 3 million business locations under management.
Multi-location marketing and other sectors of martech are increasingly crowded, and the urgency to connect every retail location with local customers online has never been greater. Rent-A-Center and SOCi's partnership is an example of how retailers are navigating those challenges and what they're looking for in a partner to help them do just that.
Rent-A-Center, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCII) is a leading provider of technology driven, flexible, no debt obligation leasing solutions that offer underserved consumers access to and potential ownership of high-quality durable goods that enhance the quality of life. The Company's omnichannel model utilizes proprietary data and technology to facilitate transactions across a wide range of retail channels including its own Acima virtual lease-to-own platform, Rentacenter.com, e-commerce partner platforms, partner retail stores, and Rent-A-Center branded stores. For additional information about the Company, please visit our website Rentacenter.com or Investor.rentacenter.com.
SOCi is the marketing platform for multi-location brands. We empower businesses like Ace Hardware, Sport Clips, and Anytime Fitness to scale marketing efforts across all digital channels in a way that's brand directed, locally perfected, and data connected. As one central place to scale marketing, SOCi makes the impossible possible by enabling top brands and their locations to strengthen and scale their digital presence across limitless local search and social pages while protecting what matters most, their reputation. For more information on how SOCi can help fuel your localized marketing success - visit us at www.meetsoci.com or message us at hello@meetsoci.com.
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Highlights Include: Which Hospitals Offer Excellence in Patient Safety and Quality Care, How Covid-19 Changed Hospitals, and What You Need to Know Before, During, and After a Hospital Stay
DORADO, Puerto Rico, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital platform Money today announced its inaugural list of the Best Hospitals in America, in partnership with The Leapfrog Group, a national watchdog organization of employers and other purchasers focused on health care safety and quality. With rising health care costs, a notoriously complex health care system to navigate, and medical errors as the third leading cause of death, how do families and individuals decide where they can get the best care based on their needs and wallet? Money and The Leapfrog Group teamed up to help readers narrow down a list of more than 6,000 hospitals in the United States and identified the facilities that consistently deliver the safest, highest-value care for patients and excellence in hospital experience.
This year, Money and The Leapfrog Group selected 148 U.S. hospitals to receive the Best Hospital Award. The diverse list includes general hospitals, children's hospitals, teaching hospitals, and rural hospitals. Among the criteria that weighed heavily in the selection process include a hospital's infection rates, maternity care, pediatrics, medication management, hand hygiene practices, nursing workforce, and critical care. Leapfrog also tracked the number of high-risk surgeries, including open heart surgery, bariatric surgery for weight loss, lung cancer surgery, and hip replacement surgery, among others. California, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Pennsylvania were among the states with the most Best Hospitals. Each of these five states had ten or more hospitals receiving the designation, with Florida leading the country with twenty-six top facilities.
The complete guide to hospitals and your money, along with the team's methodology, can be found on Money.com here.
"Covid changed how people think and prioritize health care – and Money's Best Hospitals will help readers navigate this new normal with these great recommendations," said Mike Ayers, Executive Editor at MONEY.
"Leapfrog is honored to partner with Money to recognize hospitals that truly put patients first," said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. "Americans are heavily invested in our health care system, and we have a right to expect the best quality in return. Money recognizes that hospitals on this list meet the highest standards of quality and safety and tirelessly work to improve health care in their communities across the country."
Along with the inaugural list, Money senior writer, Sarah Hansen, reports on:
--How COVID-19 Changed Hospital Care: After two life-changing pandemic years, we've seen many challenges to the healthcare industry with workforce shortages and delayed care for serious illnesses, as well as, positive shifts including the expansion of telemedicine for those who would otherwise struggle to access care. How are hospitals addressing the constraints caused by Covid-related disruptions? How will hospital consolidation impact patients, doctors, and employers?
--What You Need to Know Before, During and After a Hospital Stay: Hospital errors worsened during the pandemic and burnout among health care professionals reached crisis-level. Money shares their essential guide to navigating your hospital stay with valuable tips such as: 1) inquiring about what your insurance covers, 2) getting a cost estimate on your treatment prior to your visit, 3) understanding what the new No Surprises Act covers, 4) bringing an advocate with you to help with logistics so you can focus on your health, 5) avoiding credit card payments to preserve some flexibility in negotiating later, and more.
Available for interviews are Leapfrog's president and CEO Leah Binder, who has been working to improve patient safety and quality in health care systems for over 20 years, and Money's lead reporter on the latest health care stories, Sarah Hansen.
Money has a 50-year legacy of guiding people to financial victories with up-to-date information, education, and tools. Money, a digital platform, helps create richer lives for everyone—in every sense of the word. Signature franchises include a bevy of Best-In categories such as Best Places to Live, Best Crypto Exchanges, Best Mortgage Lenders, Best Life Insurance, Best Auto Insurance, Best VA Loans, Best Homeowner Insurance, Best High-Yield Savings Accounts, Best Credit Cards, Best Colleges, Best Student Loans, and Best Student Loan Refinance Companies, with an aim to improve your finances and promote your well-being. For more information, visit Money.com.
Founded in 2000 by large employers and other purchasers, The Leapfrog Group is an independent national nonprofit with a mission of giant leaps for patient safety. The flagship Leapfrog Hospital Survey and new Leapfrog Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Survey collect and transparently report hospital and ASC performance, empowering purchasers to find the highest-value care and giving consumers the lifesaving information they need to make informed decisions. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, Leapfrog's other main initiative, assigns letter grades to hospitals based on their record of patient safety, helping consumers protect themselves and their families from errors, injuries, accidents, and infections. For more, follow us on Twitter and Facebook, and sign up for our newsletter.
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- Enel X was awarded POWER Magazine's Distributed Energy Award for its microgrid project with Martha's Vineyard Transit Authority (VTA).
- First awarded in 2018, POWER's Distributed Energy Award looks for projects that creatively implement reliable and sustainable power solutions utilizing distributed energy technology.
- Enel X won this award in 2021 for its virtual power plant (VPP) project with the California Independent System Operator (CAISO).
BOSTON, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Enel X, the advanced energy services arm of the Enel Group, won POWER Magazine's Distributed Energy Award for the second year in a row for its installation of a solar-plus-storage microgrid to power an all-electric bus fleet for the Martha's Vineyard Transit Authority (VTA). This award is given to projects that creatively implement reliable and sustainable power solutions utilizing distributed energy technology. Enel X's microgrid creates a resilient independent energy source for the island of Martha's Vineyard and significantly reduces the VTA's carbon footprint by transitioning its bus fleet from diesel to solar power.
"We are proud to be recognized for our work helping the VTA achieve its sustainability goals and ensure continuity of service for its riders," said Philip Martin, Vice President of Energy Storage at Enel X North America. "Not only is the microgrid making the island more resilient and energy independent, but it is also projected to help the VTA avoid 36,000 tons of CO2 emissions over 10 years. We hope this serves as a model for what other island and coastal communities can do."
Enel X's microgrid combines a state-of-the-art solar carport that charges the VTA's fleet with a 1.5 MWh battery storage system, delivering backup power with always-on dependability, which is especially important for island communities like Martha's Vineyard that have a higher risk of extreme weather. The battery acts as a behind-the-meter resource, enabling the VTA to sell energy back to the grid. With the VTA's goal of fully electrifying its fleet by 2027, Enel X has provided 16 VTA e-buses or half of the transit agency's total bus fleet.
"Our selection committee was very impressed with the award submissions received this year. There was stiff competition in all categories, and much discussion and debate took place during the selection process," said Aaron Larson, Executive Editor of POWER Magazine. "Martha's Vineyard Transit Authority's microgrid and solar charging port project—completed with the help of Enel X North America and solar firm Borrego—stood out as a really impressive power system, well worthy of our 2022 Distributed Energy Award."
Over its lifetime, this project is estimated to generate $1 million from the battery's market revenue and serve as a blueprint for other island and coastal communities. This project has a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) locked in which includes 30% savings for power produced over the next two decades. The project is a public-private partnership with multiple funding sources including $2 million from a partnership between Enel X and VTA and another $2 million financed by the Federal Transit Administration, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, and the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center.
Massachusetts is Enel North America's headquarters, with offices in Boston's Seaport District and Andover. This project highlights Enel X's commitment to providing smart value-added services and solutions throughout North America that enable businesses and communities to create, store, use and manage energy more efficiently, sustainably and strategically.
About Enel X
Enel X is Enel Group's global business line offering services that accelerate innovation and drive the energy transition. In North America, Enel X has around 4,500 business customers, spanning more than 35,000 sites and representing approximately $10.5B in energy spend under management. Enel X North America has approximately 4.7 GW of demand response capacity, over 140 battery storage projects that are operational and under contract. Enel X advises large energy users on energy procurement, sustainability, and risk management, and has completed 65,000 energy procurement events including 3,500 MW of long-term renewable energy contracts. The company's intelligent DER Optimization Software is designed to analyze real-time energy and utility bill data, improve performance, and manage distributed energy assets across a number of different value streams and applications.
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Pacific Global Investment Management Co. lessened its holdings in shares of North American Construction Group Ltd. (NYSE:NOA – Get Rating) (TSE:NOA) by 1.6% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 98,352 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after selling 1,584 shares during the period. Pacific Global Investment Management Co. owned approximately 0.33% of North American Construction Group worth $1,420,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of NOA. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP raised its stake in North American Construction Group by 18.7% in the 3rd quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 115,572 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $1,701,000 after acquiring an additional 18,200 shares during the last quarter. Virtus ETF Advisers LLC raised its stake in North American Construction Group by 46.1% in the 4th quarter. Virtus ETF Advisers LLC now owns 139,876 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $2,112,000 after acquiring an additional 44,155 shares during the last quarter. National Bank of Canada FI purchased a new position in North American Construction Group in the 4th quarter worth $7,559,000. American Century Companies Inc. raised its stake in North American Construction Group by 5.5% in the 4th quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 29,015 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $440,000 after acquiring an additional 1,500 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Fiera Capital Corp raised its stake in North American Construction Group by 0.5% in the 4th quarter. Fiera Capital Corp now owns 685,305 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $10,397,000 after acquiring an additional 3,237 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 48.17% of the company’s stock.
NYSE:NOA opened at $10.82 on Wednesday. North American Construction Group Ltd. has a 52 week low of $10.70 and a 52 week high of $17.79. The company has a quick ratio of 0.67, a current ratio of 1.06 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.22. The stock has a market capitalization of $322.54 million, a PE ratio of 9.49 and a beta of 1.48. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $12.22 and its 200-day moving average price is $13.92.
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, July 8th. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 27th will be given a dividend of $0.0623 per share. This represents a $0.25 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.30%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, May 26th. North American Construction Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 21.93%.
Separately, StockNews.com lowered North American Construction Group from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, June 3rd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and six have assigned a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $25.75.
North American Construction Group Company Profile (Get Rating)
North American Construction Group Ltd. provides equipment maintenance, and mining and heavy construction services in Canada, the United States, and Australia. The company's Heavy Construction & Mining division offers constructability reviews, budgetary cost estimates, design-build construction, project management, contract mining, pre-stripping/pit pioneering, overburden removal and stockpile, muskeg removal and stockpile, site preparation, air strip construction, site dewatering/perimeter ditching, tailings and process pipelines, haulage and access road construction, tailings dam construction and densification, mechanically stabilized earth walls, dyke construction, and reclamation services.
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India’s retail automobile sales were recorded at 1,550,855 units in June this year, up 27 percent over the corresponding month of the previous year, according to data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers’ Association (FADA) on Wednesday, July 6.
FADA said that the data was based on new registrations of automobiles by transport departments of states across the country.
However, FADA noted that sales of automobile in JUne were lower than the pre-pandemic month of two years ago.
FADA president Vinkesh Gulati said, “Even as demand remained strong in the passenger vehicle segment, risks going forward are still high from inflationary pressures due to the Russia-Ukraine war and the Reserve Bank of India maintaining that high inflation was a major cause of concern, and increased interest rates. In the past few months, prices of almost all essential items have increased, putting pressure on household budgets, reducing disposable incomes that could be spent on buying passenger cars.” | https://www.steelorbis.com/steel-news/latest-news/indias-automobile-retail-sales-increase-by-27-in-june-1251281.htm | 2022-07-06T15:31:08Z | https://www.steelorbis.com/steel-news/latest-news/indias-automobile-retail-sales-increase-by-27-in-june-1251281.htm | true | 1 |
Pacific Global Investment Management Co. trimmed its position in Intel Co. (NASDAQ:INTC – Get Rating) by 2.5% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 95,929 shares of the chip maker’s stock after selling 2,509 shares during the period. Pacific Global Investment Management Co.’s holdings in Intel were worth $4,754,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Garrett Investment Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Intel by 1.3% during the 4th quarter. Garrett Investment Advisors LLC now owns 15,090 shares of the chip maker’s stock worth $777,000 after purchasing an additional 192 shares during the last quarter. Mount Vernon Associates Inc. MD boosted its holdings in shares of Intel by 0.5% during the 4th quarter. Mount Vernon Associates Inc. MD now owns 43,737 shares of the chip maker’s stock worth $2,252,000 after purchasing an additional 200 shares during the last quarter. Capital One Financial Corp boosted its holdings in shares of Intel by 1.3% during the 4th quarter. Capital One Financial Corp now owns 15,773 shares of the chip maker’s stock worth $812,000 after purchasing an additional 204 shares during the last quarter. Johnson Midwest Financial LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Intel by 6.7% during the 4th quarter. Johnson Midwest Financial LLC now owns 3,371 shares of the chip maker’s stock worth $174,000 after purchasing an additional 211 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Baldwin Brothers LLC MA boosted its holdings in shares of Intel by 1.8% during the 1st quarter. Baldwin Brothers LLC MA now owns 12,353 shares of the chip maker’s stock worth $612,000 after purchasing an additional 215 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 62.74% of the company’s stock.
Shares of INTC stock opened at $36.69 on Wednesday. The company has a current ratio of 2.13, a quick ratio of 1.73 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $41.41 and a 200 day moving average price of $46.52. The company has a market cap of $150.03 billion, a P/E ratio of 6.09, a PEG ratio of 1.39 and a beta of 0.67. Intel Co. has a 12 month low of $35.54 and a 12 month high of $57.46.
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, June 1st. Investors of record on Saturday, May 7th were paid a dividend of $0.365 per share. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, May 5th. This represents a $1.46 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.98%. Intel’s payout ratio is currently 24.25%.
In other news, CFO David Zinsner bought 5,500 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 3rd. The stock was purchased at an average price of $44.73 per share, for a total transaction of $246,015.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the chief financial officer now owns 8,803 shares in the company, valued at approximately $393,758.19. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Insiders own 0.02% of the company’s stock.
Several brokerages have recently weighed in on INTC. Truist Financial lowered their target price on Intel from $53.00 to $49.00 in a report on Friday, April 8th. Barclays set a $45.00 price target on shares of Intel in a research report on Friday, April 29th. Credit Suisse Group set a $60.00 price target on shares of Intel in a research report on Friday, April 29th. Bank of America reduced their price target on shares of Intel from $47.00 to $39.00 and set an “underperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, June 29th. Finally, Wedbush reaffirmed an “underperform” rating and set a $45.00 price target on shares of Intel in a research report on Thursday, April 21st. Seven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, thirteen have given a hold rating and six have issued a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $52.72.
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Intel Corporation engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of computer products and technologies worldwide. The company operates through CCG, DCG, IOTG, Mobileye, NSG, PSG, and All Other segments. It offers platform products, such as central processing units and chipsets, and system-on-chip and multichip packages; and non-platform or adjacent products, including accelerators, boards and systems, connectivity products, graphics, and memory and storage products.
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Saskatchewan Rattlers and Ashley Callingbull.
Here’s your morning rewind for the Wednesday, July 6, edition of Global News Morning Saskatoon.
Saskatchewan Rattlers rebounding after poor 2021 season
After a rough season last year, the Saskatchewan Rattlers are looking very good early on in 2022.
Players are attributing that to new head coach Dean Demopolous.
Brad Kraft, the team’s vice-president, looks at some of the differences that have the Rattlers battling for a playoff position.
Ashley Callingbull newest ambassador for Blades, Rush
Canadian model, actor and First Nations activist Ashley Callingbull will be spending more time in Saskatchewan.
She is also a motivational speaker and has been named the newest ambassador for the Saskatoon Blades and Saskatchewan Rush.
Cullingbull joins Chantal Wagner to discuss her goals when it comes to being an ambassador for the team.
Saskatoon morning weather outlook: Wednesday, July 6
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High-tech toys have their benefits, but there are many advantages to traditional toys. For instance, old-school toys and games can help kids develop social and fine motor skills, creative and problem-solving abilities and collaboration, and they can even encourage physical activity.
If you are looking for ideas for low-tech gifts for kiddos, check out some of these top options. Everything from the best yo-yos and play sets to the best stuffed animals, building sets and more can help a child in your life learn, grow and have loads of fun.
Yo-Yos
Even the best yo-yos on the market today aren’t very different from those that you, your parents and even your grandparents enjoyed as a child. And they are still engaging, entertaining and great for growing brains.
Yo-yoing can develop fine and gross motor skills, hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness. In addition, the activity helps kids learn determination and concentration. A yo-yo also makes a terrific fidget toy to keep young hands busy.
Bricks And Blocks
Legos, Lincoln Logs and other building toys are a favorite low-tech option for kids of all ages. This type of toy is excellent for STEM learning.
Figuring out how to make things improves kids’ problem-solving skills, and encourages them to test ideas and quickly make changes when necessary. In addition, kids learn math skills, such as estimation, balance and comparisons. Plus, they can express themselves by building anything they can imagine.
Marble Runs
A marble run is a toy that may have different materials, shapes and sizes, which kids can build in countless configurations. Then, when finished, they can drop a marble into the starting point and watch it run through the twists, turns and obstacles.
Like other building toys, these playthings teach numerous engineering, math and science skills. In addition, kids can develop patience and hand-eye coordination, and learn how to cooperate when building with others.
Train Sets
Kids are often drawn to playing with toy trains, whether you have a small collection of tracks and cars or a train table full of accessories. When constructing or modifying the tracks, they gain numerous skills.
But even younger children who aren’t ready for this step benefit from playing with trains. For instance, they can gain an understanding of concepts like under, around, over and through. You can also use trains to teach them colors, counting and taking turns.
Play Store Sets
Young kids love setting up shop and pretending to be customers or cashiers. Not only can they become engrossed in imaginative play, but they can also absorb some important lessons.
For instance, they can develop math skills by counting groceries or play money. When they stock the store, children can classify items such as fruits, vegetables and canned goods, or they can sort the items by color.
Stuffed Animals
Plush toys may seem like an afterthought, but the best stuffed animals are often children’s favorite playthings. A “stuffy” can be the primary object that makes a child feel safe and secure. As an added bonus, it can help them develop good sleep habits.
As a child grows, they can practice reading to their plushies, engage in imaginative play and develop language skills by talking to the toy they love best. Stuffed animals can be a child’s forever friend.
Water Tables
Kids love to splish and splash in the water. A water table lets them safely explore and play without too much mess, since the table is kept outside.
Young children can learn focus, coordination and motor skills with sensory exploration. Plus, water tables are great fun on hot days.
Sandboxes
Sand is another excellent sensory play material. Kids can shovel it into pails and molds to build castles, developing motor and problem-solving skills.
They can drive toy vehicles through it, carving paths and making hills as they learn about math concepts. They can bury “treasure” in it and use various kid-friendly tools to dig until they find it, enhancing social and communication abilities.
Art Supplies
A fresh pad of paper and a new set of paints, crayons or any age-appropriate art medium entices many kids to show off their inner artists. Self-expression generates self-confidence, self-awareness and a sense of belonging.
Of course, they can improve their motor skills and learn about colors and shapes. But creating art can also help children develop visual-spatial skills and executive function, which is an integral part of memory, mental flexibility and self-control.
Puzzles
Versatile enough for a child to enjoy alone or for a group of kids to do together, a puzzle is another timeless, low-tech toy that makes a great gift. In addition, problem-solving is a top skill children learn from putting the pieces together.
Kids can also develop cognitive skills, attention span and memory abilities. They can experience the joys of teamwork and the satisfaction of completing a task.
Action Figures And Dolls
Children who play with dolls, action figures and play sets employ their imagination and communication skills. Beyond all that, a recent study shows that they can also develop empathy and social processing skills.
Researchers have found that playing with dolls activates areas of the brain associated with social information processing and empathy. Kids rehearse and use these skills, even when playing alone.
Board Games
Long before there were video games, children spent hours playing board games. A fantastic aspect of many games is that the entire family can play together, from the youngest child to parents and grandparents.
Board games encourage learning, strategizing and focus. In addition, they can teach teamwork and sportsmanship. When choosing a board game as a gift, consider the child’s age, the number of players likely to take part and the game’s complexity.
Do you have a favorite low-tech gift that kids enjoy?
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Highlights Include: Which Hospitals Offer Excellence in Patient Safety and Quality Care, How Covid-19 Changed Hospitals, and What You Need to Know Before, During, and After a Hospital Stay
DORADO, Puerto Rico, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital platform Money today announced its inaugural list of the Best Hospitals in America, in partnership with The Leapfrog Group, a national watchdog organization of employers and other purchasers focused on health care safety and quality. With rising health care costs, a notoriously complex health care system to navigate, and medical errors as the third leading cause of death, how do families and individuals decide where they can get the best care based on their needs and wallet? Money and The Leapfrog Group teamed up to help readers narrow down a list of more than 6,000 hospitals in the United States and identified the facilities that consistently deliver the safest, highest-value care for patients and excellence in hospital experience.
This year, Money and The Leapfrog Group selected 148 U.S. hospitals to receive the Best Hospital Award. The diverse list includes general hospitals, children's hospitals, teaching hospitals, and rural hospitals. Among the criteria that weighed heavily in the selection process include a hospital's infection rates, maternity care, pediatrics, medication management, hand hygiene practices, nursing workforce, and critical care. Leapfrog also tracked the number of high-risk surgeries, including open heart surgery, bariatric surgery for weight loss, lung cancer surgery, and hip replacement surgery, among others. California, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Pennsylvania were among the states with the most Best Hospitals. Each of these five states had ten or more hospitals receiving the designation, with Florida leading the country with twenty-six top facilities.
The complete guide to hospitals and your money, along with the team's methodology, can be found on Money.com here.
"Covid changed how people think and prioritize health care – and Money's Best Hospitals will help readers navigate this new normal with these great recommendations," said Mike Ayers, Executive Editor at MONEY.
"Leapfrog is honored to partner with Money to recognize hospitals that truly put patients first," said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. "Americans are heavily invested in our health care system, and we have a right to expect the best quality in return. Money recognizes that hospitals on this list meet the highest standards of quality and safety and tirelessly work to improve health care in their communities across the country."
Along with the inaugural list, Money senior writer, Sarah Hansen, reports on:
--How COVID-19 Changed Hospital Care: After two life-changing pandemic years, we've seen many challenges to the healthcare industry with workforce shortages and delayed care for serious illnesses, as well as, positive shifts including the expansion of telemedicine for those who would otherwise struggle to access care. How are hospitals addressing the constraints caused by Covid-related disruptions? How will hospital consolidation impact patients, doctors, and employers?
--What You Need to Know Before, During and After a Hospital Stay: Hospital errors worsened during the pandemic and burnout among health care professionals reached crisis-level. Money shares their essential guide to navigating your hospital stay with valuable tips such as: 1) inquiring about what your insurance covers, 2) getting a cost estimate on your treatment prior to your visit, 3) understanding what the new No Surprises Act covers, 4) bringing an advocate with you to help with logistics so you can focus on your health, 5) avoiding credit card payments to preserve some flexibility in negotiating later, and more.
Available for interviews are Leapfrog's president and CEO Leah Binder, who has been working to improve patient safety and quality in health care systems for over 20 years, and Money's lead reporter on the latest health care stories, Sarah Hansen.
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WASHINGTON, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) priced a $381 million Multifamily Social DUS® REMIC under its Fannie Mae Guaranteed Multifamily Structures (Fannie Mae GeMS™) program on June 23, 2022. FNA 2022-M1S marks the sixth Fannie Mae GeMS issuance of 2022.
"The M1S is our first social GeMS of 2022 and the third in GeMS history," said Dan Dresser, Senior Vice President, Multifamily Capital Markets and Pricing, Fannie Mae. "We were thankful that investors were able to focus on the deal given the macro environment and rate volatility and appreciate the support to our affordable housing efforts."
The M1S issuance aligns with Fannie Mae's Sustainable Bond Framework, which governs Fannie Mae's commitment to adhering to international standards in its issuance of green, social, and sustainable bonds. In 2020, Fannie Mae received a second party opinion on its Sustainable Bond Framework from independent third-party Sustainalytics. The framework builds on Fannie Mae's 32-year history of supporting multifamily affordable housing, 10-year history of multifamily green financing, and its expansion into single-family green MBS issuance in 2020.
"The collateral backing the M1S reflects the social criteria in our Sustainable Bond Framework, in support of affordable housing," said Lisa Bozzelli, Senior Director, Multifamily Capital Markets, Fannie Mae. "Through these properties, we are able to support over 1,000 units affordable to households earning 50% of area median income (AMI), over 680 units affordable to households earning 60% of AMI and over 1,000 pads in affordable manufactured housing communities."
All classes of FNA 2022-M1S are guaranteed by Fannie Mae with respect to the full and timely payment of interest and principal. The structure details for the multi-tranche offering can be found in the table below:
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TANZANIA – World hunger rose in 2021, with around 2.3 billion people facing moderate or severe difficulty obtaining enough to eat -- and that was before the Ukraine war, which has sparked increases in the cost of grain, fertilizer and energy, according to a U.N. report released Wednesday.
“The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World” paints a grim picture, based on 2021 data, saying the statistics “should dispel any lingering doubts that the world is moving backwards in its efforts to end hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition in all its forms.”
“The most recent evidence available suggests that the number of people unable to afford a healthy diet around the world rose by 112 million to almost 3.1 billion, reflecting the impacts of rising consumer food prices during the (COVID-19) pandemic,” the heads of five U.N. agencies that published the report said in the forward.
They warned that the war in Ukraine, which began on Feb. 24, “is disrupting supply chins and further affecting prices of grain, fertilizer and energy” resulting in more price increases in the first half of 2022. At the same time, they said, more frequent and extreme climate events are also disrupting supply chains, especially in low-income countries.
Ukraine and Russia together produced almost a third of the world’s wheat and barley and half of its sunflower oil, while Russia and its ally Belarus are the world’s No. 2 and 3 producers of potash, a key ingredient of fertilizer.
According to the report, hunger continued to rise in Africa, Asia, and Latin America and the Caribbean in 2021, but at a slower pace than from 2019 to 2020.
“In 2021, hunger affected 278 million people in Africa, 425 million in Asia and 56.5 million in Latin America and the Caribbean,” it said.
U.N. development goals call for ending extreme poverty and hunger by 2030, but the report says projections indicate that 8% of the world’s population -- nearly 670 million people -- will be facing hunger at the end of the decade. That’s the same number of people as in 2015 when the goals were adopted.
The gender gap in food insecurity, which grew during the COVID-19 pandemic, widened even further from 2020 to 2021, the report said.
Driven largely by widening differences in Latin America and the Caribbean as well as in Asia, it said that “in 2021, 31.9% of women in the world were moderately or severely food insecure compared to 27.6% of men.”
In 2020, the report said, an estimated 22% of children under the age of 5 — or 149 million — had stunted growth and development while 6.7% — or 45 million — suffered from wasting, the deadliest form of malnutrition. At the other end of the scale, it said 5.7% of youngsters under 5, or 39 million, were overweight.
“Looking forward, the gains we made in reducing the prevalence of child stunting by one-third in the previous two decades -- translating into 55 million fewer children with stunting -- are under threat by the triple crises of climate, conflict, and the COVID-19 pandemic,” the five U.N. agency chiefs said. “Without intensified efforts, the number of children with wasting will only increase.”
The heads of the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization, World Food Program, U.N. Children’s Fund, World Health Organization and International Fund for Agricultural Development said the intensification of these three crises combined with growing inequalities require “bolder action” to cope with future shocks.
With forecasts for global economic growth in 2022 revised downward significantly, the five agencies expected more limited financial resources to invest in “agrifood systems” -- the production, handling, transportation, processing, distribution, marketing and consumption of agricultural products.
But the agency chiefs said the almost $630 billion annually that governments spend to support food and agriculture globally can be invested “in agrifoood systems equitably and sustainably.”
Currently, they said, “a significant proportion of this support distorts market prices, is environmentally destructive, and hurts small-scale producers and indigenous peoples, while failing to deliver healthy diets to children and others who need them the most.”
The five agency heads said evidence shows that if governments redirect their resources to prioritize consumers of food and give incentives for producing and supplying nutritious foods “they will help make healthy diets less costly and more affordable for all.”
The report said a key recommendation “is that governments start rethinking how they can reallocate their existing public budgets to make them more cost-effective and efficient in reducing the cost of nutritious foods and increasing the availability and affordability of healthy diets.” | https://www.ksat.com/news/world/2022/07/06/un-23-billion-people-severely-or-moderately-hungry-in-2021/ | 2022-07-06T15:37:03Z | https://www.ksat.com/news/world/2022/07/06/un-23-billion-people-severely-or-moderately-hungry-in-2021/ | false | 26 |
Global leader in post-harvest freshness solutions expands its SmartFresh portfolio to a wider range of crops now approved for apples, pears, avocados, kiwi, and stone fruits.
PHILADELPHIA, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: AGFS) ("AgroFresh" or the "Company"), a global agtech innovator that provides produce freshness solutions, and digital technologies that enhance the quality and extend the shelf life of fresh produce, today announced the expansion of its SmartFresh™ Inbox in California with the California Department of Pesticide Regulation's (CDPR) approval for a range of new crops. SmartFresh InBox offers powerful protection in a small, portable sachet, expanding the availability of SmartFresh technology for growers, packers and retailers who either don't have an airtight room or require a more convenient option.
SmartFresh InBox, now registered in California on pome fruits (apples and pears), stone fruits (peaches and plums), kiwi and avocados, utilizes AgroFresh's industry leading SmartFresh (1-MCP) ethylene management technology to delay the ripening process and helps maintain post-harvest produce quality and freshness. SmartFresh InBox sachets are easy to apply and handle, offering effective protection against internal and external threats to freshness, resulting in increased shelf life and reduced levels of food loss and waste.
Twenty years ago AgroFresh revolutionized the fruit and produce industry with the introduction of SmartFresh, which is now being used in over 25,000 fruit storage rooms worldwide. Since then, the company has grown into a global leader with seven innovation centers on four continents in key fruit growing regions and has introduced a full portfolio of post-harvest freshness solutions that meet the needs of growers and packers around the world.
"At AgroFresh, we are driven by a spirit of innovation and unparalleled customer service, and we are delighted to be able to bring SmartFresh InBox to more of our U.S. customers," said Michael Hamby, Chief Commercial Officer for AgroFresh. "In the fight against food loss and waste, it is essential to make better solutions more accessible to our customers. SmartFresh InBox offers the convenient, flexible, and easy-to-use application process that will help bring the best tasting, highest-quality fruit to market."
"California is the largest and most diverse fruit growing region in the U.S. and our customers there need more flexible application methods and products to help preserve and protect the crops they oversee," said Sarah Enescu, Commercial Business Director for AgroFresh. "We are excited to bring our full portfolio of SmartFresh solutions, services and application methods to our customers to help improve the quality and freshness of a broader range of crops."
SmartFresh InBox is part of AgroFresh's leading SmartFresh Quality System which provides customizable and convenient produce freshness solutions that fit the needs of produce operations of all sizes and is used on the widest range of crops in the U.S. AgroFresh's comprehensive portfolio also includes plant-based coatings and digital solutions such as FreshCloud that help improve quality and reduce waste across the supply chain from harvest to home.
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AgroFresh (NASDAQ: AGFS) is an AgTech innovator and global leader with a mission to prevent food loss/waste and conserve the planet's resources by providing a range of science-based solutions, data-driven digital technologies, and high-touch customer services. AgroFresh supports growers, packers, and retailers with solutions across the food supply chain to enhance the quality and extend the shelf life of fresh produce. The AgroFresh organization has 40 years of post-harvest experience across a broad range of crops, including revolutionizing the apple industry with the SmartFresh™ Quality System for more than 20 years. This is powered by a comprehensive portfolio that includes plant-based coatings, equipment and proprietary solutions that help improve the freshness supply chain from harvest to the home. To learn more about AgroFresh's product freshness solutions visit www.agrofresh.com.
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Kellogg Company announces ten $5,000 grants to school breakfast programs
BATTLE CREEK, Mich., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- School breakfast programs may provide students with benefits beyond nourishment, according to a review of recent research from Kellogg Company Fund. Already, around the world, breakfast programs are improving health and nutritional outcomes for children. In recent years, these programs have evolved to focus on helping improve education and social outcomes for students, their families and the wider community.
"For more than 20 years, Kellogg has supported breakfast programs that provide students with a nutritious breakfast, time to play with friends and, often, the academic support that helps to ensure they begin school ready to learn," said Stephanie Slingerland, Senior Director, Philanthropy and Social Impact, Kellogg Company.
Kellogg conducted a review of the latest research of breakfast programs in Australia, Canada, Germany, Guatemala, Ireland, India, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, the U.K. and U.S. The research confirms previously identified health, nutrition and cognitive effects of breakfast programs. Research also indicates that children who attend breakfast programs display fewer concerning behaviors," benefit from positive role modeling of "good behaviors," and attend school more frequently. The impact of these programs on the wider community also were explored, with positive early results:
- School attendance, friendships and behavior improve. In one study, students who attended school breakfast programs over a period of time developed an improved quality of relationships with their friends and were at a reduced risk of victimization.
- Especially where breakfast is eaten in the classroom, there is a great opportunity to role model positive behaviors. By eating breakfast together regularly, studies found increased connectedness among students and staff.
The research also found that the stigma associated with participation in school breakfast programs was reduced when all children attended the programs. Additionally, as has been shown repeatedly, eating a nutritious breakfast can help reduce malnutrition and obesity, even for children who eat a second breakfast at school. Finally, there is a growing body of work suggesting that eating breakfast can be an indicator of improved mental health, as evidenced by lower stress, anxiety and depression levels among children.
The social impact of eating breakfast at school is an interesting and growing area of research. There is strong evidence that breakfast programs can grow to become community-building experiences that provide the opportunity to help create a sense of belonging in students and enable the development of positive relationships between students, teachers and staff.
"Kids cannot reach their full potential, either academically or socially, if they're hungry. Kellogg's Better Days is our promise to advance sustainable and equitable access to food, including feeding 375 million people and children in need by the end of 2030," Slingerland said. "We support breakfast clubs in 26 countries and are working with philanthropy partners, like No Kid Hungry, to expand school feeding programs so children can reach their full potential."
Kellogg awards grants for school breakfast programs through No Kid Hungry
Kellogg Company also announced it has awarded $5,000 grants to ten school districts to support their breakfast programs. The grants were made in partnership with No Kid Hungry, a national campaign that works to end childhood hunger in the U.S. Long-time partners, Kellogg and No Kid Hungry have reached over 1 million kids in need since 2013.
North Star Academy in Michigan, Globe Unified School District in Arizona and Jefferson County Public Schools in Kentucky are three of the districts that received Kellogg grants. These grantees plan to use a portion of the grant to purchase foodservice equipment – like rolling racks, warmers and freezers - to deliver food in the 2022-23 school year.
"Over 60% of our school qualifies for free or reduced lunch, so our food programs play a vital role in our children's lives," said Megan Coombs, MDHHS P2P Success Coach at North Star Academy. "With this grant, we will be getting new refrigerators and freezers, giving us plenty of space to safely store and provide our students with nutritious meals."
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At Kellogg Company (NYSE: K), our vision is a good and just world where people are not just fed but fulfilled. We are creating better days and a place at the table for everyone through our trusted food brands. Our beloved brands include Pringles®, Cheez-It®, Special K®, Kellogg's Frosted Flakes®, Pop-Tarts®, Kellogg's Corn Flakes®, Rice Krispies®, Eggo®, Mini-Wheats®, Kashi®, RXBAR®, MorningStar Farms® and more. Net sales in 2021 were nearly $14.2 billion, comprised principally of snacks as well as convenience foods like cereal, frozen foods, and noodles. As part of our Kellogg's® Better Days ESG strategy, we're addressing the interconnected issues of wellbeing, climate and food security, creating Better Days for 3 billion people by the end of 2030. Visit www.KelloggCompany.com.
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The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), said the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) had introduced incentives to grow reserves.
The commission also said that the aim of the Act was to increase Nigeria’s daily production toward attaining 40 billion barrels and 220TCF of oil and gas reserves.
It said the incentives would also enable the country attain production target of three million barrel per day (3mb/d).
Mr Gbenga Komolafe, the Commission Chief Executive (CCE) NUPRC, spoke on Wednesday in Abuja at the ongoing 21st Nigerian Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition, tagged “Funding the Nigerian Energy Mix for Sustainable Economic Growth’’.
Komolafe spoke on “Providing Regulatory Oversight in the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) Era”.
He said that Nigerians craved a legal regulatory framework for the oil and gas industry, one robust enough to effectively regulate the sector for optimum productivity and efficiency.
Komolafe thanked President Muhammadu Buhari and the Ninth Assembly for the PIA passage.
He said it provided for administrative, institutional governance, attractive fiscal regimes, mechanisms for improved environment and peaceful co-existence between operators and host communities.
According to him the act empowers the commission on technical and commercial regulation of the Upstream Petroleum activities in a manner to ensure sustainable hydrocarbon exploration and production at optimum cost.
He said the act also dealt on issues of environmental remediation, decommissioning, and abandonment, and setting up of Host Community Development Trust (HCDT).
Komolafe said that the sixth schedule of the act provided for production allowance wherein performance in terms of production milestone was rewarded.
He said it introduced a mandatory Decommissioning and Abandonment Fund prescribed under Section 232 and 233, adoption of Grid System for Acreages under Section 69, HCDT under Chapter three which replaced MOUs and GMOUs.
These, he said were aimed at achieving operational efficiency, higher productivity, cost optimisation, cleaner and safe upstream environment.
According to him, the PIA 2021 under Chapter four and the seventh schedule provided attractive fiscal terms for the Petroleum Industry which included Progressive royalty rates compared to pre-PIA royalty rates for all terrains.
Others, he included are Reduced Royalties (to 2.5 per cent) for gas produced and utilised locally, introduction of hydrocarbon tax and company income tax that are cumulatively lower than Petroleum Profit Tax Pre-PIA
“Zero hydrocarbon tax for deep offshore operations, consolidated taxation on lease- and company-basis and other fiscal incentives.
“These sweeping reforms are geared toward creating additional opportunities for new investments and higher revenue for both government and investors,’’ he said. (NAN) | https://newsdiaryonline.com/pia-will-transform-oil-and-gas-reserves-nuprc/ | 2022-07-06T15:39:12Z | https://newsdiaryonline.com/pia-will-transform-oil-and-gas-reserves-nuprc/ | true | 1 |
Multi-modal Biometrics Market Size For Emerging Segments by 2031
Multi-modal Biometrics in Healthcare is projected to the size of USD 68000 Million by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 14.6%.
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THE number of new cars sold in Kerry has increased marginally this year but is still well behind pre-COVID levels.
The latest figures published by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) show that 1,460 new cars were sold in Kerry in the first six months of the year.
That represents an increase of just under seven per cent on the same period in 2021 but it is well behind 2019 figures.
While county-by-county figures were not provided, SIMI said that, nationally, sales in the first six months of the year are still 19 per cent behind 2019.
The figures were released to coincide with the beginning of the ‘222’ registration period, which began in July.
“Despite pent-up demand following two years of interrupted business, new car sales continue to drag due to supply constraints,” said SIMI Director General Brian Cooke.
“The industry is, as ever, optimistic that the new 222 registration period will help boost sales and attract vital trade-ins for the used-car market. Feedback from retailers is that July will be very busy, and consumers are advised to shop around for the best deals on new and used cars,” said Mr Cooke. | https://www.independent.ie/regionals/kerryman/business/car-sales-up-as-kerry-dealers-hope-for-222-reg-boost-41818792.html | 2022-07-06T15:40:37Z | https://www.independent.ie/regionals/kerryman/business/car-sales-up-as-kerry-dealers-hope-for-222-reg-boost-41818792.html | true | 1 |
High Jumper Tejaswin Shankar included in player's list of CWG 2022
The Athletics of India (AFI) on Tuesday included the name of high jumper Tejaswin Shankar after another athlete could not qualify during the trials for the upcoming Common Wealth Games.
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The Athletics of India (AFI) on Tuesday included the name of high jumper Tejaswin Shankar after another athlete could not qualify during the trials for the upcoming Common Wealth Games. This fact was apprised to the Delhi High court on Wednesday by the AFI. Shankar had moved the High Court challenging his exclusion.
Advocate Hrishikesh Barua, counsel for AFI, on instruction submitted before the bench of Justice Yashwant Varma that Arokia Rajiv was enlisted as part of 4 x 400 Relay Team, who was disqualified in the trials. He further submitted that in view of the resultant vacancy that occurred, the petitioner's name shall be duly included and forwarded forthwith amongst the list of athletes forming part of the Indian contingent for the upcoming Common Wealth Games 2022.
"Let AFI consequently and forthwith transmit all particulars to Indian Olympic Association (IOA) which may take further consequential steps. The court expects both AFI and IOA to proceed further with due dispatch bearing in mind the timelines prescribed," the bench said. The bench observed, "The Court finds that the issue which is raised in the writ petition including the question of selection being made in accordance with the standards prescribed by AFI or the CWG, the right of athletes training or competing overseas at the time of trials being conducted in the country, the procedure for exemption would merit further consideration so that the dispute like the present which was faced by the petitioner athlete does not recur."
Let all statistics and relevant standards be placed on record by way of an additional affidavit. The court also leaves it open to the AFI and IOA to file any further affidavits that they may deem necessary. The Court shall outline the issues which merit consideration after hearing parties in the next occasion, the order of July 7 read. The matter has been listed for 25 August 2022 for further hearing.
The Delhi High Court vacation bench had issued notice to the Athletic Federation of India (AFI), Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports and others on High Jumper Tajaswin Shankar's petition against his exclusion. Tajeswin Shankar has approached the Delhi High Court challenging the decision of the AFI to exclude the petitioner, a high jumper, from participating in the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games (CWG 2022).
The plea has stated that despite being the national high jump record holder (2.29m) and being the only Indian to have met the AFI qualification standard of 2.27m with a jump of 2.27m as recently as 10 June 2022, while winning a gold medal at the NCAA Track and Field Outdoor Championship 2022 in Eugene, Oregon in the USA was not included in the list of athletes. Senior Advocate Gopal Shankar Narayanan had submitted that the petitioner has not been considered by the AFI for failing to take permission to be exempted from attending the 2022 Interstate Senior Athletics Championships (Interstate championships).
He had submitted that this cannot be a disqualifying criterion for the petitioner as the 'AFI Qualification Guidelines For Selection Of Indian Team' provides the AFI with the discretion to exempt 'elite' athletes from participating in the Interstate Championships. The AFI granted exemptions to Neeraj Chopra, Seema Punia and Avinash Sable from the said event. In fact, Ms Punia was included in the squad despite not having met the qualification standard in any competition this season (she has a best this season of 55.97m as against the qualification standard of 58m). Despite this, Punia has been allowed in the team provided she secures the qualification standard at California.
Appearing for petitioner athlete Advocate Malak Bhatt mentioned that the petitioner is at present, indisputably, the best Indian high jumper in the world, and on the basis of current form is undoubtedly a medal contender at the CWG 2022. In fact, only two high jumpers (both non-Indian) who will prospectively be competing at the CWG 2022 have a better jump than him this year. It is in the interest of the nation that the Petitioner be allowed to participate in the CWG 2022, on the basis of his merit, as established from his jumping record, both recent and otherwise. In fact, the AFI has been recognizing the petitioner as a top performer since 2019. Hence, the country ought not to be allowed to throw away a distinct opportunity at securing a medal at CWG 2022 due to the AFI's pedantic approach.
In the above conspectus, it is prayed that the petitioner not be disqualified from participating at the CWG 2022 based on non-attendance at the Interstate championships, and be allowed to participate on the basis of having met the qualifying standard at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) championships, the plea read. (ANI)
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PRC healthcare solution packages offered at exclusive rates to Vizient members
OMAHA, Neb., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PRC, a leader in the healthcare intelligence space, announced today that it will be including CARES™ Connect—an innovative discharge solution designed to improve patient perceptions, increase HCAHPS scores, and reduce hospital readmissions—as part of their exclusive Vizient member offerings.
Created by PRC and Healthcare Experience Foundation, CARES™ Connect contacts patients via live CARES™-certified interviewers or SMS text within 24 hours of hospital discharge, ensuring their safe transition home, answering patient questions, verifying adherence to discharge instructions, and identifying safety risks that could cause readmissions if left unaddressed.
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"Through our agreement with Vizient, we're thrilled to offer CARES™ Connect to its members and bring meaningful post-discharge communications to patients across the country," said Katie Owens, President, Healthcare Experience Foundation and SVP, PRC Excellence Accelerator®. "During its launch year, we've seen CARES™ Connect support client improvements in safety outcomes, and its inclusion in our Vizient solution packages gives it a new platform to support even more organizations moving forward."
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Global leader in post-harvest freshness solutions expands its SmartFresh portfolio to a wider range of crops now approved for apples, pears, avocados, kiwi, and stone fruits.
PHILADELPHIA, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: AGFS) ("AgroFresh" or the "Company"), a global agtech innovator that provides produce freshness solutions, and digital technologies that enhance the quality and extend the shelf life of fresh produce, today announced the expansion of its SmartFresh™ Inbox in California with the California Department of Pesticide Regulation's (CDPR) approval for a range of new crops. SmartFresh InBox offers powerful protection in a small, portable sachet, expanding the availability of SmartFresh technology for growers, packers and retailers who either don't have an airtight room or require a more convenient option.
SmartFresh InBox, now registered in California on pome fruits (apples and pears), stone fruits (peaches and plums), kiwi and avocados, utilizes AgroFresh's industry leading SmartFresh (1-MCP) ethylene management technology to delay the ripening process and helps maintain post-harvest produce quality and freshness. SmartFresh InBox sachets are easy to apply and handle, offering effective protection against internal and external threats to freshness, resulting in increased shelf life and reduced levels of food loss and waste.
Twenty years ago AgroFresh revolutionized the fruit and produce industry with the introduction of SmartFresh, which is now being used in over 25,000 fruit storage rooms worldwide. Since then, the company has grown into a global leader with seven innovation centers on four continents in key fruit growing regions and has introduced a full portfolio of post-harvest freshness solutions that meet the needs of growers and packers around the world.
"At AgroFresh, we are driven by a spirit of innovation and unparalleled customer service, and we are delighted to be able to bring SmartFresh InBox to more of our U.S. customers," said Michael Hamby, Chief Commercial Officer for AgroFresh. "In the fight against food loss and waste, it is essential to make better solutions more accessible to our customers. SmartFresh InBox offers the convenient, flexible, and easy-to-use application process that will help bring the best tasting, highest-quality fruit to market."
"California is the largest and most diverse fruit growing region in the U.S. and our customers there need more flexible application methods and products to help preserve and protect the crops they oversee," said Sarah Enescu, Commercial Business Director for AgroFresh. "We are excited to bring our full portfolio of SmartFresh solutions, services and application methods to our customers to help improve the quality and freshness of a broader range of crops."
SmartFresh InBox is part of AgroFresh's leading SmartFresh Quality System which provides customizable and convenient produce freshness solutions that fit the needs of produce operations of all sizes and is used on the widest range of crops in the U.S. AgroFresh's comprehensive portfolio also includes plant-based coatings and digital solutions such as FreshCloud that help improve quality and reduce waste across the supply chain from harvest to home.
Always read the label before use. Refer to California DPR website or the commercial label for the details on the registered uses.
AgroFresh (NASDAQ: AGFS) is an AgTech innovator and global leader with a mission to prevent food loss/waste and conserve the planet's resources by providing a range of science-based solutions, data-driven digital technologies, and high-touch customer services. AgroFresh supports growers, packers, and retailers with solutions across the food supply chain to enhance the quality and extend the shelf life of fresh produce. The AgroFresh organization has 40 years of post-harvest experience across a broad range of crops, including revolutionizing the apple industry with the SmartFresh™ Quality System for more than 20 years. This is powered by a comprehensive portfolio that includes plant-based coatings, equipment and proprietary solutions that help improve the freshness supply chain from harvest to the home. To learn more about AgroFresh's product freshness solutions visit www.agrofresh.com.
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The Biden Collective’s deeply controversial new nuclear waste official once penned an op-ed in defense of an online escort service that was busted for facilitating underage gay prostitution.
“Rentboy.com may or may not have broken the law. I don’t know. But I do know, from the frantic emails filling my inbox, that the raid on its headquarters has thrown many gay, bisexual, and transgender young adults into turmoil as their main source of income has been ripped away due to irresponsible and archaic views of sex work.”
Those are the words of Samuel Brinton, America’s new Deputy Assistant Secretary of Spent (nuclear) Fuel and Waste Disposition, in an op-ed published in the LGBTQ+ magazine The Advocate.
If you need a quick primer on who Brinton is, my PJ Media colleague Robert Spencer wrote about him when he started his new job a week ago, and also when his appointment was announced last February. Brinton is first and foremost a sexual radical who promotes as much queerness and kink as he can. One wonders whether he’ll be able to focus on federal storage and disposal of highly volatile nuclear waste.
It’s official. As of June 19th, I now serve my nation as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Spent Fuel and Waste Disposition in the Office of Nuclear Energy in the Department of Energy. pic.twitter.com/zLq3Bf97X2
— Sam Brinton (@sbrinton) June 29, 2022
Sam Brinton, Biden’s new hire to the Dept of Energy, in an interview about “pup play” and sex:https://t.co/x739W9bkbm https://t.co/adYs6brl5b pic.twitter.com/lls9hgyoy6
— Keri Smith 🌱Deprogrammed (@RealKeriSmith) February 10, 2022
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If you’re hungry for more, The National Pulse has additional background in its piece breaking the story about Brinton’s op-ed in support of underage gay prostitution. Brinton wrote the defense in response to a 2015 federal raid of the New York offices of Rentboy.com, an online “escort service” that facilitating the trafficking and abuse of boys around the world. The National Pulse examines the case:
“In one case, after an escort agency failed to provide photo identification for an escort, a RENTBOY.COM employee advised the escort agency that he had deleted photographs with the face of the subject escort, but left the advertisement online and left photographs that showed only the escort’s body,” explained the indictment.
“In another case, after a different escort agency refused to provide identification for several escorts who appeared underage, the same RENTBOY.COM employee “suggested to [him] to crop the faces of those super young escorts,” continued the indictment, which also noted that the company never reported the cases to law enforcement agencies.
Concerning posts in Asia, Rentboy “failed to comply with its own standards requiring age verification,” even ignoring “employees [who] complained to RENTBOY.COM management about the quantity of underage escort advertisements.”
“In another email, another RENTBOY.COM employee speaking about the Asia-market ads said “Christ … talk about copyrighted and underage pies! TONS in that area … ALWAYS,” detailed the indictment, which also revealed that company executives never acted on these concerns.
Instead, “RENTBOY.COM employees reviewing Asia advertisements were also told by the defendant JEFFREY HURANT and other RENTBOY.COM managers to apply lesser standards in doing age verification of Asia-market advertisements.”
“As was summarized in one email, “In Asia ok to approve them … unless you see a baby … : ),” continued the indictment.
But Brinton thinks these practices are actually positive and supportive for gay boys. He wrote:
Why do they care? The same reason I do. Because sex work disproportionately affects the LGBT community. Transgender people engage in sex work at a rate 10 times that of cisgender (nontrans) women. And many LGBT youth engage in sex work just to survive. A 2013 Center for American Progress report suggests that LGBT youth are more than three times as likely to have engaged in survival sex.
I am not a person using sex work to survive. I am, however, overwhelmed with messages from GBT young men who are afraid of having to return to their families, where they face mistreatment, and even worse, because the main and most secure connection they had to income through escorting is now gone.”
They are reaching out to me because of my passion for ending conversion therapy, a set of the dangerous and discredited practices linked to severe depression, substance abuse, and even suicide. The connection is horrifying: Many of the young men were forced into conversion therapy by their families — the families to which they may now have to return without a steady income. This makes it my issue.
One of the young men who messaged me said, “I was never harming anyone with the work that I was doing. As cheesy as it sounds, most of the people just wanted a human connection with someone who they could relate to on some basic human level.” Another young man added, “It feels like we had a chance to act with dignity and authenticity for the first time and it was taken away from us.”
They are right. The rent boys weren’t harming anyone. But now these young men might have to return to communities and homes which have rejected who they are. And that’s when the real danger begins.
Brinton believes the degradation and dangers of underage prostitution are superior to a teen being forced to live with his family who doesn’t approve of his lifestyle. The horror! Imagine that: a teenager might have to rein in his behavior for a few years until he’s able to support himself in a manner other than servicing men for cash (an option that never even seems to cross the depraved Deputy Assistant Secretary’s mind).
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Innovative solutions for all types of network-related issues.
ST. PAUL, Minn., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- End 2 End Technologies (E2E) launches an innovative and easy-to-use solution for traditional wireless connections, Industrial Management Software (IMS). The need for technological and industrial solutions for industrial networks has driven E2E's development of this software for optimizing performance and securing assets on customers' field operation networks.
Through IMS, energy companies who are required to comply with or support TSA and NERC-CIP cybersecurity guidance and directives have access to a solution that backs change management processes for credentials and monitoring of these changes for industrial communications devices supporting field area networks (FAN).
Because of the broad applicability of IMS, E2E has partnered with GE MDS products and other manufacturers to provide modern technology solutions in the industrial field for network management to its customers. IMS provides visibility and management of vendors like GE MDS, Cambium Networks, Radwin, Freewave, Sierra Wireless, Ubiquity, and others.
GE MDS and Cambium Networks products provide long-range and broadband solutions for high-reliability applications. This function allows E2E to supply technology and service-based solutions to be most effective in industrial environments such as the Oil/Gas, Utilities, and Rail sectors.
End 2 End Technologies is an industrial wireless communications partner and Industrial IoT Solutions provider since 2013. Their services include consulting, design, deployment, and management of demanding communications networks and IIoT solutions.
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Digital Trailblazer: Essential Lessons to Jumpstart Transformation and Accelerate Your Technology Leadership by Isaac Sacolick delivers real-world stories and need-to-know lessons to help readers accelerate their technology leadership journey.
LARCHMONT, N.Y. , July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Drawing on personal experience in guiding culture change, high-stakes executive encounters and more, a new book by digital transformation leader Isaac Sacolick delivers a compelling account to help technology, data, and business professionals accelerate their careers and lead transformation.
In Digital Trailblazer: Essential Lessons to Jumpstart Transformation and Accelerate Your Technology Leadership, available now via Amazon, the former CIO and CTO takes a story-led approach to give readers a front-row seat into what goes on behind-the-scenes of leading digital transformations. He shares over 50 practical lessons and strategies readers can immediately apply to their work, such as knowing when to create a "shock-and-awe moment" that challenges the status quo, how to drive innovation with confidence, and how to let data guide in decision-making.
"Businesses will always be transforming, and they need Digital Trailblazers to drive innovation and establish agile transformation practices as essential core competencies," Sacolick said.
Sacolick has spent nearly three decades on the front lines of technology and business change, guiding digital transformations at companies across many industries. Along the way, he has guided a range of culture changes and leadership practices that have shaped the results of those transformations. In Digital Trailblazer, he applies his experience to help aspiring transformation leaders develop skills in these 10 areas:
- Transitioning to a leadership mindset
- Navigating the DevOps challenges of technical debt
- Controlling emotions and managing stress
- Leading innovation and developing products
- Driving agile practices, culture, and mindset
- Developing a global mindset and transforming experiences
- Leading data-driven organizations
- Fostering high-performing teams
- Collaborating with executives
- Influencing participants in digital transformations
"Digital transformation is a process that will make or break a company – regardless of size or scope of that transformation," said Kathy Greenler Sexton, CEO and publisher of Subscription Insider, in her praise for the book. "It's a scary concept for any executive or product leader starting on this journey. Isaac Sacolick takes his formidable digital transformation experience and expertise and translates that for the 'rest of us' who need to understand what we don't know so we can successfully lead a digital transformation of our own."
Leading transformation is one of the most challenging roles in business and technology. By cultivating more Digital Trailblazers in their ranks, Sacolick believes organizations will see the accelerated benefits they expect from digital transformation.
Digital Trailblazer is published by Wiley and available now on Amazon.
Isaac Sacolick is the president and founder of StarCIO, a technology learning company that guides leaders on digital transformation. A lifelong technologist, Isaac has served in startup CTO and transformational CIO roles. He founded StarCIO with the belief that agile ways of working and data-driven practices can empower diverse teams to drive transformation. He is a keynote speaker, has written 800+ articles on his blog and is a contributing editor at InfoWorld. He is the author of Amazon bestseller, Driving Digital: The Leader's Guide to Business Transformation Through Technology.
StarCIO enables SMBs and enterprises to develop technology and data competitive advantages through its center of excellence programs in agile, product management, DevOps, data governance, and low-code. StarCIO also helps technology companies build awareness and connect with difficult-to-reach audiences through original content by experts with unique perspectives.
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The governor of the last remaining eastern province partly under Ukraine’s control urged his more than 350,000 residents to flee as Russia escalated its offensive and air alerts were issued across nearly the entire country.
Gov. Pavlo Kyrylenko said that getting people out of Donetsk province is necessary to save lives and enable the Ukrainian army better to defend towns from the Russian advance.
“The destiny of the whole country will be decided by the Donetsk region,” Kyrylenko told reporters in Kramatrosk, the province’s administrative center and home to the Ukrainian military’s regional headquarters.
“Once there are less people, we will be able to concentrate more on our enemy and perform our main tasks,” Kyrylenko said.
The governor’s call for residents to leave appeared to represent one of the biggest suggested evacuations of the war, although it’s unclear whether people will be willing and safely able to flee. According to the U.N. refugee agency, more than 7.1 million Ukrainians are estimated to be displaced within Ukraine, and more than 4.8 million refugees left the country since Russia’s invasion started Feb. 24.
Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy said air alerts were issued Tuesday night in nearly all of the country, in many places after a long period of relative calm during which people searched for an explanation.
“You should not look for logic in the actions of terrorists,” Zelenskyy said in his nightly video address. “The Russian army does not take any breaks. It has one task — to take people’s lives, to intimidate people — so that even a few days without an air alarm already feel like part of the terror.”
Much of the military activity appeared concentrated in Ukraine’s east. The Kramatorsk governor said that because they house critical infrastructure such as water filtration plants, Russia’s main targets are now his city and a city 16 kilometers (10 miles) to the north, Sloviansk. Kyrylenko described the shelling as “very chaotic” without “a specific target … only to destroy civilian infrastructure and residential areas.”
Sloviansk also came under sustained bombardment Tuesday. Mayor Vadim Lyakh said on Facebook that “massive shelling” pummeled Sloviansk, which had a population of about 107,000 before Russian invaded Ukraine more than four months ago. The mayor, who urged residents hours earlier to evacuate, advised them to take cover in shelters.
At least one person was killed and seven were wounded Tuesday, Lyakh said. He said the city’s central market and several districts came under attack, adding that authorities were assessing the extent of the damage.
The barrage targeting Sloviansk indicated Russian forces were advanc ing farther into Ukraine’s Donbas region, a mostly Russian-speaking industrial area where the country’s most experienced soldiers are concentrated.
Sloviansk has previously taken rocket and artillery fire during Russia’s war in Ukraine, but the bombardment picked up in recent days after Moscow took the last major city in neighboring Luhansk province, Lyakh said.
“It’s important to evacuate as many people as possible,” he warned Tuesday morning, adding that shelling damaged 40 houses on Monday.
The Ukrainian military withdrew its troops Sunday from the city of Lysychansk to keep them from being surrounded. Russia’s defense minister and Putin said the city’s subsequent capture put Moscow in control of all of Luhansk, one of two provinces that make up the Donbas, but the regional governor said Tuesday that fighting was continuing on Lysychansk’s outskirts. He said Russian forces were moving weaponry to Donetsk.
The question now is whether Russia can muster enough strength to complete its seizure of the Donbas by taking Donetsk province, too. Putin acknowledged Monday that Russian troops who fought in Luhansk need to “take some rest and beef up their combat capability.”
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said Tuesday that Moscow’s main priorities are “preserving the lives and health” of its troops and “excluding the threat to the security of civilians.”
When Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine more than four months ago, his stated goals were defending the people of the Donbas against Kyiv’s alleged aggression, and the “demilitarization” and “denazifaction” of Ukraine.
Pro-Russia separatists have fought Ukrainian forces and controlled much of the Donbas for eight years. Before the invasion this year, Putin recognized the independence of the two self-proclaimed separatist republics in the region. He also sought to portray the tactics of Ukrainian forces and the government as akin to Nazi Germany’s, claims for which no evidence has emerged.
The General Staff of the Ukrainian military said Russian forces also shelled several Donetsk towns and villages around Sloviansk in the past day but were repelled as they tried to advance toward a town about 20 kilometers (12 miles) to the city’s north. South of the city, Russian forces were trying to push toward two more towns and shelling areas near Kramatorsk.
Meanwhile, Moscow-installed officials in Ukraine’s southern Kherson region on Tuesday announced the formation of a new regional government, with a former Russian official at the helm.
Sergei Yeliseyev, the head of the new Moscow-backed government in Kherson, is a former deputy prime minister of Russia’s western exclave of Kaliningrad and also used to work at Russia’s Federal Security Service, or the FSB, according to media reports.
It wasn’t immediately clear what would become of the “military-civic administration” the Kremlin installed earlier. The administration’s head, Vladimir Saldo, said in a Telegram statement that the new government was “not a temporary, not a military, not some kind of interim administration, but a proper governing body.”
“The fact that not just Kherson residents, but Russian officials, too, are part of this government speaks clearly about the direction the Kherson region is headed in the future,” he said. “This direction is to Russia.”
Kherson’s Russia-installed administration previously stated plans for the region to become part of Russia, either through a referendum or other means.
There was no immediate comment from Ukrainian officials.
In other developments:
— The 30 NATO allies signed off on the accession protocols for Sweden and Finland, sending the two nations’ membership bids to the alliance capitals for legislative approvals. The move further increases Russia’s strategic isolation. Alliance Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg hailed the signing as a “truly a historic moment for Finland, for Sweden and for NATO.”
— The war in Ukraine has drawn millions of dollars away from countries facing other crises. Somalia, suffering a food shortage largely driven by the war, may be the most vulnerable. Its aid funding is less than half of last year’s level while overwhelmingly Western donors have sent more than $1.7 billion to respond to the war in Europe. Yemen, Syria, Iraq, South Sudan, Congo and the Palestinian territories are similarly affected.
— Spain boosted military spending in an attempt to reach its commitment to NATO to dedicate 2% of gross domestic product to defense. Spain’s Cabinet approved a one-off Defense Ministry expenditure of almost 1 billion euros ($1 billion) that the government said was necessary to pay for unexpected expenses from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Spain has sent military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine and deployed more troops and aircraft to NATO missions in Eastern Europe.
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NEW YORK (WPIX) — Buffalo, New York. Uvalde, Texas. Highland Park, Illinois.
On July 4, the nation once again confronted what experts say is a growing mental health crisis among young American men who turn to gun violence to take out their frustrations.
“Whatever social media outlet they’re using, that is their escape,” said professor Michael Alcazar, of John Jay College of Criminal Justice. “That is how they remedy whatever psychological needs they have.”
Alcazar made the observation Tuesday as a seventh victim died from gunshot injuries sustained Monday during a Fourth of July parade shooting in Highland Park, Illinois.
Police revealed at least 70 shots were fired from a high-powered rifle by a gunman positioned on a rooftop over the parade route.
Federal and local authorities took 21-year-old Robert Crimo III into custody Monday night. He was officially charged Tuesday with seven counts of murder.
Police said Crimo was able to legally purchase two high-powered rifles — and three other weapons — despite police being called to his home twice in 2019. Investigators said Crimo was talking about suicide and making violent threats during the incidents three years ago.
Officials also revealed Tuesday that Crimo initially evaded capture after the mass shooting because he was dressed as a woman and ran away with the terrified crowd. It took law enforcement hours to track him down in his silver Honda.
Crimo called himself “Awake the Rapper” on his YouTube channel, where he posted videos and drawings that showed a preoccupation with police shootouts.
His pseudonym was tattooed above his left eyebrow. He had additional tattoos on his face and neck.
The shooting in Highland Park is the third alleged against a young man in less than two months.
On May 14, police said Peyton Gendron, 18, livestreamed a mass shooting at a supermarket in Buffalo, where 10 people were killed in what officials described as a racially motivated attack.
Gendron used the social media platform Twitch to stream before the footage was quickly taken down, authorities said.
Ten days later, Uvalde, Texas, was devastated by a mass shooting at Robb Elementary School. The attack left 19 students and two teachers dead.
Suspected gunman Salvador Ramos, also 18, was described as a “bullied loner.” He barricaded himself in a classroom for more than an hour before Border Patrol agents burst in and shot him dead, according to investigators.
Ramos had hinted at his plans on social media, where he posted a photo of two rifles he bought on his 18th birthday, three days before the shooting, officials said.
On the day of the school massacre, police said Ramos shot his grandmother before crashing his truck in a ditch that was close to Robb Elementary.
“There’s something definitely there that’s common with all three,” Alcazar said. “They don’t get the attention in their real life, and they seek it in social media. That’s the world they’re living in.”
Alcazar also noted: “They all seem to be introverted in real life but extroverted in social media, where they can express themselves.”
Alcazar expressed concern that there’s a copycat nature to some of the recent attacks.
“Violence is some kind of outlet for these kids with mental illness, and a way for them to get the attention they’re not getting in real life,” Alcazar said.
Gendron had a mental health evaluation nearly a year before the Buffalo attack. Authorities said he’d talked about a murder-suicide after graduation. He was held for a two-day evaluation, even though he said he was joking.
Crimo’s uncle told reporters in Illinois he was “heartbroken” by the mass shooting. He said he didn’t see the violence coming.
“To me, he was a good kid,” the uncle said. “He showed … nothing.”
Yet Alcazar said the way Crimo presented himself and his online videos pointed to something very wrong.
“Sadly, there are no established protocols for reporting social ineptitudes,” Alcazar said. “We have to establish some kind of reporting protocol when friends and family see something that’s just out of whack.” | https://www.wlns.com/news/professor-suspects-in-mass-shootings-have-similarities/ | 2022-07-06T16:03:40Z | https://www.wlns.com/news/professor-suspects-in-mass-shootings-have-similarities/ | true | 24 |
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MILWAUKEE, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ademi LLP is investigating Resolute (NYSE: RFP) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law in its transaction with the Paper Excellence Group.
Click here to learn how to join the action: https://www.ademilaw.com/case/resolute-forest-products-inc or call Guri Ademi toll-free at 866-264-3995. There is no cost or obligation to you.
Ademi LLP alleges Resolute's financial outlook and prospects are excellent and yet Resolute holders will receive only $20.50 per share, together with a contingent value right entitling the holder to a share of future softwood lumber duty deposit refunds. Each share, on a fully diluted basis at closing, will be entitled to receive one CVR. The transaction agreement unreasonably limits competing bids for Resolute by imposing a significant penalty if Resolute accepts a superior bid. Resolute insiders will receive substantial benefits as part of change of control arrangements.
We are investigating the conduct of Resolute's board of directors, and whether they are (i) fulfilling their fiduciary duties to all shareholders, and (ii) obtaining a fair and reasonable price for Resolute.
If you own Resolute common stock and wish to obtain additional information, please contact Guri Ademi either at gademi@ademilaw.com or toll-free: 866-264-3995, or https://www.ademilaw.com/case/resolute-forest-products-inc.
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ARLINGTON, Va., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] will release its financial results for the second quarter of 2022 on Wednesday, July 27.
President and Chief Executive Officer David Calhoun and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Brian West will discuss the results and company outlook during a conference call that day at 10:30 a.m. ET.
The event will be webcast at:
http://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=2HqZzkE4
The event can also be accessed by dialing 1-877-336-4436 within the U.S. and by dialing 234-720-6984 outside of the U.S. The passcode for both is 3750106.
Individuals should check the webcast site prior to the session to ensure their computers can access the audio stream and slide presentation. Instructions for obtaining the required free downloadable software will be posted on the site.
The Boeing news release and presentation materials will be posted to the Investors section of www.boeing.com prior to the event.
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David Harbour Wants This Euphoria Star to Play Him in a Stranger Things Prequel
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SESA, discusses the future of SESA and their plans for The International Surface Event.
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SILVER SPRING, Md., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is providing an update on additional steps it has taken that will lead to more infant formula available in the U.S. under the agency's recent increased flexibilities.
Company (Product Origin): Vitaflo USA LLC (The Netherlands)
Product(s): PKU Start
Type of Formula: Specialty/metabolic formula for infants with phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare genetic disorder in which the amino acid phenylalanine builds up in the body.
Estimated Quantity: 3,192 cans (about 2,815 pounds or about 39,844 full-size, 8-ounce bottles)
Availability: Product will be available within two weeks through direct purchase from Vitaflo and medical distribution channels, with a second round of product expected to be available in September.
More Information and Where to Find the Products: PKU Start must be used under medical supervision and is available directly from Vitaflo with a medical prescription. It will be distributed through medical distribution channels such as pharmacies, durable medical equipment providers, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and home care providers. These designated providers can place an order on behalf of patients by calling Vitaflo at 888-848-2356.
The FDA is exercising enforcement discretion for the importation of the infant formula products listed above following the review of information provided pertaining to nutritional adequacy and safety, including microbiological testing, labeling and additional information about facility production and inspection history.
The agency is leveraging a number of flexibilities to bolster the supply of products that serve as the sole source of nutrition for many infants while ensuring the infant formula can be used safely and provides adequate nutrition. The FDA remains in further discussions with manufacturers and suppliers regarding additional supply to ensure there's adequate infant formula available wherever and whenever parents and caregivers need it.
The FDA issued guidance on May 16 that outlined a process by which the agency would not object to the importation of certain infant formula products intended for a foreign market or distribution in the U.S. of products manufactured here for export to foreign countries. This guidance also may provide flexibilities to those who manufacture infant formula products domestically and may be able to further increase the quantity of domestically-produced product for the U.S. market. The agency has posted a webpage that will be updated with information about additional products headed to the U.S.
Ongoing FDA Steps to Increase Availability of Safe, Nutritious Infant Formula
The agency's around-the-clock work as part of the all-of-government efforts has already begun to improve supply and availability. The agency expects that the measures and steps it is taking, and the resumption of production at the Abbott Nutrition's Sturgis, Mich., facility, will mean more and more supply is on the way or on store shelves moving forward.
The FDA continues to advise against making infant formulas at home or diluting formula. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to work with their child's health care provider for recommendations on changing feeding practices, if needed. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services also has additional information available at HHS.gov/formula, including information to help families find infant formula.
The agency also monitors online marketplaces for fraudulent products and works with major online retailers to remove violative and harmful products offered for sale on their sites. Additionally, since many of these fraudulent products originate overseas, the agency targets and examines these products at ports of entry. The FDA also monitors and follows up on various external signals such as consumer complaints about potential counterfeit and fraudulent products.
The FDA will continue to dedicate all available resources to help ensure that safe and nutritious infant formula products remain available for use in the U.S. and will keep the public informed of progress updates.
Additional Information:
- Infant Formula Information and Ongoing FDA Efforts to Increase Supply
- Enforcement Discretion to Manufacturers to Increase Infant Formula Supplies
- HHS.gov/formula
- HHS.gov/news
- FDA Investigation of Cronobacter Infections: Powdered Infant Formula (February 2022)
- Powdered Infant Formula Recall: What to Know
- CDC Information on Cronobacter Infection and Infants
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SmugMug (opens in new tab) is a media storage and sharing site that’s simple enough for casual users, but powerful enough for professional photographers. Considered the best photo cloud storage services by many, the platform has an enticing offer: unlimited cloud storage for photos and videos.
This isn’t a classic cloud storage service. SmugMug is a photo-focused platform, centered around image organization and management (including RAW file management through SmugMug Source). Securely backed by AWS, it’s multi-platform, available on the web, Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android. It even features basic editing tools, a website builder, and an ecommerce platform.
It’s not dissimilar, in fact, to Flickr - the popular photo site bought by SmugMug back in 2018 - which we described as “a strong entry into the cloud storage space of image and video storage” in our hands-on review.
We found both cross-platform services easy to use, both emphasizing the social and commercial aspects of photography, and both offering unlimited photo and video cloud storage to subscribers.
In our last SmugMug review, we praised it as "a great website building option for all the photo enthusiasts out there - there’s unlimited storage space and you can upload quality images easily. Even though there’s not as many templates as other website builders, each template is designed to appeal more specifically to professional photographers. "
But how does SmugMug live up to its promise of being “your do-it-all photo place” today?
With that question running through our mind, we take a look at what one of the best photo storage and sharing sites holds for pro and enthusiastic shutterbugs
30-second review
SmugMug's online photo storage service is easy to use, beginner-friendly, yet incredibly feature-rich. We found the platform, which offers unlimited, full-resolution cloud storage for photos and videos, ideal for anyone looking to securely store photos online. But it’s perfect for professional photographers and creatives.
With powerful website design features and ecommerce tools, SmugMug has simplified how photographers can reach new audiences, showcase their work, and sell their photos.
That may be more features than enthusiastic shutterbugs need, of course. So, the four different subscription plans provide a flexible way to choose the best photo cloud storage option for you.
SmugMug: Pricing
- 4 subscription packages, no free storage plan
SmugMug doesn’t offer any free cloud storage option - although it does give users a 14-day free trial (and no credit card needed).
To take advantage of SmugMug’s photo storage and sharing, you’ll need to pick up a subscription. The service operates four monthly subscription plans, with each one building out on what’s included in the previous tier.
Basic ($11 p/m) is aimed at casual users looking for unlimited cloud storage. Power ($16 p/m) is for those who want to begin showcasing their photos online. Portfolio ($34 p/m) will be the best choice for anyone who wants to start selling their photographs. Pro ($50 p/m) is designed for those taking their photo business to the next level.
If you prefer, subscriptions can be paid upfront annually, which includes a discount of around 30% depending on your chosen package.
SmugMug: Getting started
- Smart, stylish interface that’s easy to use
SmugMug’s interface is smooth and stylish. Exactly as expected from a creative platform built for those with an eye for detail. Navigation is fluid and simple - everything’s where it should be and works how it’s expected to work, and most actions can be performed by dragging and dropping or hitting toggle switches.
That simplicity makes the platform excessively welcoming for new users. It takes just seconds to start uploading images and tweak pictures. Some of the more oblique options even include a ‘What’s This?’ button, springboarding you into the SmugMug help center for in-depth detail, so they can make the most of every feature.
If we have one (admittedly small) complaint, we would’ve liked to see a right-click bring up file upload and other quick actions, as in Google Photos.
Despite this easy, even effortless, interface, SmugMug reveals its powerful nature once it’s time to start building out new galleries.
SmugMug: Creating galleries
- Extensive control over galleries and images
Photos uploaded to SmugMug are housed in galleries - on the face of it, folders to help you stay on top of all your images (and if you’re not fussed about photo organization, you’re free to just put everything into the default gallery). But it’s worth using them wherever possible. We found it made image management and designing your photo website faster later down the line.
Whenever you hit the upload button, SmugMug lets you send images into a new gallery, an existing gallery, or upload an entire folder. By choosing a new gallery, you’re greeted with a comprehensive settings pop-up.
Take your time here, because it’s not just where you’ll set the gallery’s appearance. You’ll also find options for setting gallery access, image visibility and privacy, and social and sharing tools. All of these settings can be saved as a preset default.
Professional photographers and businesses will find additional settings here. If you’re planning on sharing, showcasing, and selling your photographs, head into the Shopping area to set buying options.
If you want to bolster protection, SmugMug also gives total control over what users can see and do in your gallery. It’s all managed through simple drop-down menus and toggle switches. So, you can easily limit image display sizes and stop other users saving your work by disabling the right-click context menu.
The ability to create and add custom watermarks to photos is particularly effective. An efficient tool, it lets you quickly place basic text or an image over your media, with controls for sizing, font, and fade. Image-based watermarks can be uploaded separately, or grabbed from your SmugMug library. In use, it’s all basic, but all very welcome.
SmugMug: Managing media
- Good third-party cloud storage support and powerful engagement metrics for top subscribers
Getting your photos onto SmugMug is slick and speedy. We especially appreciated the support for a range of external cloud storage services. With support for Dropbox, Lightroom, Google Photos, Flickr, and Amazon Photos, it’s easy to get images into your online library.
While that covers some of the more popular photo cloud storage providers, we would like to see more integrations added. In practice, we found connecting and uploading to third-party storage services to be relatively fast - although it’s naturally quicker to upload files from your computer.
With your images uploaded and added to a gallery, you can open them in the viewer. This space has a few options, such as checking comments and downloading the image. You can also click on View Gallery Engagement.
And this is one of SmugMug’s great extras. In addition to statistics and Google Analytics support, Portfolio and Pro subscribers can access engagement metrics for each of their galleries. Here, you can see which photos are getting the most views and downloads, and which galleries are most popular with visitors.
SmugMug: Photo editing
- Essential editing tools only
When it comes to photo editing, don’t expect anything on the scale of Adobe Photoshop (or even the best Photoshop alternatives). SmugMug’s rudimentary offering features all the basic tools, but there’s little in the way of full editing capabilities.
As such, you can crop and rotate your images, add titles and captions. You can add existing watermarks - and, if you haven’t made any yet, SmugMug will whisk you straight to the simple watermark creator screen.
Elsewhere, color effects let you adjust the photo’s appearance. However, these are essentially just filters, with no granular control over the effects.
Also, it’s important to note that applying any edits will overwrite the original file.
SmugMug: Share, showcase, and sell
- Easy to build a professional ecommerce or portfolio website
SmugMug is far more than just an online image hosting website. While idling in your library, go ahead and click on + Create. This is how you make new galleries, folders, and - best of all - a completely customizable website builder for showing off your art.
This is best-suited to professional photographers keen to build or increase their online presence and their following. But even Basic subscribers can create their own photo site - although pro-style customization and design tools are stripped back in the base package.
It’s a no-code setup, so you don’t need to be a developer or professional designer to make the most of the tools here. Start by selecting a layout and theme that fits your style. The themes, we thought, were a bit basic in nature, but there was enough of them to balance that out, and you can tweak them after selection for proper personalization.
Once you’re happy with the appearance, you can start dragging and dropping content boxes into position on the page. This makes it an absolute breeze to place images, text, and videos to a site with a personalized domain name. In fact, you can personalize just about everything to make the website right for you, right down to the spacing between the images. Results have a true professional polish.
For photographers looking to make money from their work, SmugMug also boasts an impressive roster of ecommerce selling tools that complement the website builder. You can easily set your own prices (or use a suggested price list supplied by the site) and create coupons. On the admin side, SmugMug lets you manage financial data and branding options for photo orders.
RAW file management with SmugMug Source
SmugMug’s file type support is standard. Images need to be in the JPG, GIF, PNG, HEIC format. Supported video files, meanwhile, include H.264, MOV, AVI, and most MPEG formats. Note, however, that frame-rates are only preserved for 30FPS footage.
RAW files are also supported. And that’s a big deal for photographers and businesses choosing the best photo cloud storage. RAW files are uncompressed images, containing all the chinks and grooves and extra details that often get lost when uploading to a cloud storage site.
Thankfully, SmugMug’s focus on photographers’ needs means that RAW file management is supported through SmugMug Source. Billed as a “modern asset management platform for photographers” SmugMug Source lets you manage photos through apps on Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and in Adobe Lightroom.
SmugMug: Should I buy?
Buy it if…
- You want unlimited cloud storage for photos and videos - it's available on all subscription packages
- You want to showcase or sell your photographs - the website design and ecommerce tools are outstanding
Don’t buy it if…
- You need free cloud storage - SmugMug is subscription-only
- You want a photo storage site with a full photo editor - image editing tools are best for minor tweaks
Also consider…
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While proponents of environmental restoration often talk about ecological benefits, people controlling the purse strings think in dollars and cents.
So what happens when conservationists use the cold calculus of money to decide whether a costly project makes sense? For mangrove forests and coral reefs in the Caribbean, new research suggests that in many cases the work pays off.
The results point to ways that underfunded environmental projects could get a boost by tapping into the much bigger pool of money available for recovery from natural disasters such as hurricanes.
“Recovery funding will grow as climate change increases the impacts from storms, and environmental funding will likely shrink as national budgets are strained by natural disasters,” said Michael Beck, a researcher at the University of California, Santa Cruz, who led the work. “Funding for artificial infrastructure such as seawalls can be redirected to natural defenses, which provide multiple benefits beyond coastal protection.”
The economic benefits from the natural world have been a growing source of study, given the pressures to win scarce dollars and show that the benefits outweigh the costs. These “ecosystem services” can range from water-cleaning by wetlands to cooling from urban trees.
Doing this takes a lot more than adding up a few numbers. In the case of coral reefs and mangroves, Beck and his fellow scientists relied on years of work by themselves and others evaluating how much coral reefs and mangroves reduce flooding.
Mangroves trees grow at the intersection between ocean and land. Their stilt-like roots, which suspend their trunks in the air, break up waves and capture sediment. That helps to build up land and blunt the force of storm-driven floodwaters. A 100-meter-wide forest can soak up two-thirds of the energy in waves.
Reefs act as underwater seawalls, intercepting waves before they reach the shore. Anyone who has sat on a beach shielded by a coral reef can testify to their water-calming effects.
The researchers took estimates of how much these two natural systems reduce flooding and matched them with models of water dynamics to map how much flooding is likely to happen along shorelines throughout the Caribbean during storms of varying intensities. They also incorporated likely costs of flood damage in this hurricane-prone region.
The results showed that mangrove revival would be cost-effective for more than 3,000 kilometers of coastline, much of it in the U.S., Bahamas and Cuba. Rebuilt coral reefs pay off along more than 1,000 kilometers, chiefly in Cuba and Jamaica, according to Beck’s paper in Ecosystem Services.
Restoration costs can be high—averaging between $45,000 and $23,000 per hectare of mangroves or nearly $1.3 million for a kilometer of reef. But, depending on the location, the value of avoided flood damages over 30 years can top $850,000 for a hectare of mangroves and an eye-popping $140 million for a kilometer of reef, the researchers found.
In many places these investments hold up even when the gains in the future are discounted for people living today, known among economists as the social discount rate. That rate tries to measure the difference in the value of a dollar to someone today, versus what that dollar would be worth in, say, 30 years—accounting for both the change in buying power of a dollar and the impatience people feel about having to wait for some benefit.
Fights over whether measures such as climate regulations make economic sense often hinge on what discount rate is used. Some advocate for ones as high as 7%, while others have said that for an existential threat such as climate change, it should be 0.
The scientists in this case used a 4% discount over 30 years to gauge the present value of a project. But even with a discount of 10%, the benefits still outweighed costs for two-thirds of these sections of shoreline.
The estimates of benefits from the projects could be conservative, since it doesn’t account for other ecosystem services such as carbon sequestered by mangroves or improved fish habitat in reefs; or the possibility that it could prevent still more damage as climate change raises sea levels and potentially fuels more intense storms.
While calculations such as discount rates “may sound esoteric,” said Beck. “It can be critical to getting funding for restoration projects from sources such as FEMA”—a reference to the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency, which plays a key role in deciding how disaster recovery dollars are spent.
That funding is not small change. Beck’s team counted more than $259 billion in annual disaster funding in the region that could help pay for these natural protections.
Some U.S. agencies have already taken small steps to steer money toward such work. In 2021, FEMA announced $1.6 billion in funding to improve resilience to disasters, and gave priority to “nature based” solutions. Meanwhile, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency or DARPA—known for its cutting edge and sometimes oddball research—is currently studying the potential for building reefs to protect military bases from storm damage. The name of its program: Reefense.
Beck et. al. “Return on investment for mangrove and reef flood protection.” Ecosystem Services. May 28, 2022.
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NEW YORK, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for IINN, EOSE, WORX, YSG, and UBER.
To see how InvestorsObserver's proprietary scoring system rates these stocks, view the InvestorsObserver's PriceWatch Alert by selecting the corresponding link.
- IINN: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=IINN&prnumber=070620225
- EOSE: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=EOSE&prnumber=070620225
- WORX: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=WORX&prnumber=070620225
- YSG: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=YSG&prnumber=070620225
- UBER: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=UBER&prnumber=070620225
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InvestorsObserver's PriceWatch Alerts are based on our proprietary scoring methodology. Each stock is evaluated based on short-term technical, long-term technical and fundamental factors. Each of those scores is then combined into an overall score that determines a stock's overall suitability for investment.
InvestorsObserver provides patented technology to some of the biggest names on Wall Street and creates world-class investing tools for the self-directed investor on Main Street. We have a wide range of tools to help investors make smarter decisions when investing in stocks or options.
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KALISPELL, Mont., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Endpoint Utility Corp, a Montana-based IT support provider for small businesses and individuals, today announced a new partnership with the Northwest Montana Association of Realtors® (NMAR). This partnership will provide NMAR's nearly 1,300 Realtor® members with the IT support needed to stay productive and secure.
"Today's real estate agents rely heavily on technology to conduct business – but a common theme is time wasted on trying to support their own IT, as well as cybersecurity threats. Secure devices and apps, speed, and performance are mission critical for Realtors®, especially at the pace needed to stay competitive in this market," said David Mayer, CEO of Endpoint Utility Corp. "That's why we built On Demand Tech Support for Realtors®. It empowers them to stay focused on their clients, closing transactions, and growing their business…not troubleshooting technology issues or worrying about data security."
"Even NMAR has had their IT troubles. I'm so grateful we found Endpoint!" said Jeri Moon, NMAR Association Executive. "The days of frantically trying to fix A/V problems have been solved. They've proven to be available at a moment's notice and that's why we're excited to be able to extend the same great support NMAR has received from Endpoint Utility out to all our membership."
Key features of On-Demand Tech Support for Realtors® include:
- User Support – Questions and issues with Realtor® apps
- Security – Up to date and protected data and devices
- Device Support – Proactive and reactive support and repair
- Connectivity – Plans and devices to keep you always connected
For more Information as well as pricing, visit:
https://www.endpointutilitycorp.com/NMAR
About Endpoint Utility Corporation: Endpoint Utility Corporation is a Kalispell, Montana based IT support provider for small businesses and individuals. Endpoint Utility provides an affordable, expertly managed set of technology solutions for customers that have been dramatically underserved by the current IT ecosystem.
About Northwest Montana Association of Realtors®:
Northwest Montana Association of Realtors® is the voice of real estate in Northwest Montana, supporting more than 1,300 members serving land, commercial and residential real estate. NMAR is dedicated to helping local Realtors® succeed by providing a full range of member services and benefits, professional development opportunities, and legislative advocacy.
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Endpoint Utility Corp
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Short Volatility Alert: Telefônica Brasil S.A.
On Tuesday, shares of Telefônica Brasil S.A. (NYSE: VIV) experienced volatile short activity. After the activity, the stock price went down -3.66% to $8.68.
The overall sentiment for VIV has been Neutral.
The signal from the volatility alert is trending Bullish. Therefore, the recommendation is to Decrease Short Exposure.
The volatility alert was produced on the prior trading date, 7/5/2022, with a volatility change of +94.164%. The current volatility indicator stands at 15.184.
Overview:
The securities lending volatility indicator is produced by Tidal Markets, in partnership with Benzinga Insights. Securities lending primarily serves the purpose of providing liquidity to short sellers. When unusual activity occurs in the securities lending markets, it acts as an upstream indicator to what is likely to occur downstream in the regular stock market.
Understanding the Volatility Alert:
Overall sentiment is considered "bear" when broad market activity of the stock has been shown to indicate a negative directional basis, or is considered "bull" when indicating a positive directional basis. The securities lending volatility indicator provides a signal when it detects unusual short activity. Unusual short activity is based off a computer generated algorithmic formula utilizing securities lending trade details such as the volume of shares being shorted, the rate being paid to short the shares, and the type of collateral being posted - amongst other variables. The current volatility is the respective trading day's calculated securities lending volatility value. The volatility percentage change is the percentage difference in volatility between the two most recent days. The recommendation is a suggestive strategy, inferred from the strength of the Signal Trending, Current Volatility, and Volatility % Change. Recommendations may include, "Strong Buy", "Strong Sell", "Increase Short Exposure", "Decrease Short Exposure", or "Market Neutral".
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Wisconsin court OKs immunity defense in alleged sex trafficker's killing
MADISON, Wis. — A sex trafficking victim accused of killing a man who allegedly trafficked her can argue at trial that she was justified in killing him, Wisconsin's Supreme Court ruled Wednesday in a decision that could help define the limits of legal immunity for trafficking victims nationwide.
Prosecutors say Chrystul Kizer traveled to Randall Volar's home in Kenosha in June 2018. Kizer, who was 17 at the time, shot him in the head, burned down the house and stole his BMW, according to court documents.
Kizer, now 22, contends she met Volar on a sex-trafficking website. She says he sexually assaulted her and sold her to others for sex. She told detectives she shot him after he tried to touch her, according to the criminal complaint.
Her attorneys have argued that she's immune from prosecution under a 2008 state law that absolves sex trafficking victims of any offenses resulting from being trafficked. Nearly 40 states have passed laws that give trafficking victims at least some level of criminal immunity, according to Legal Action of Wisconsin, which provides legal help for low-income people.
They had planned to invoke the immunity law at her trial on charges that include arson and first-degree intentional homicide, but Kenosha County Circuit Judge David Wilk refused to allow it. He ruled that immunity extends only to trafficking-related charges such as restraining someone, extortion, prostitution or slave labor. An appellate court ruled last year, however, that Kizer could argue that the law shields her from prosecution.
State attorneys asked the high court to reverse that decision, maintaining that the immunity statutes can't possibly extend to homicide. First-degree intentional homicide carries a mandatory life sentence.
Assistant Attorney General Timothy Barber said during oral arguments in March that Kizer's interpretation would create an unprecedented expansion of the self-defense doctrine, eliminating any questions about whether killing someone was reasonable or necessary.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court decision isn't binding on other states but could inform attorney strategies in similar cases elsewhere in the country, legal experts say.
Anti-violence groups lined up to support Kizer, filing briefs in her case saying that trafficking victims often feel so trapped they believe they have to take matters into their own hands.
The Associated Press does not typically identify people who say they are sexual assault victims, but Kizer discussed her case in an interview from jail with The Washington Post that was published in 2019.
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"No rules for me, no rules lately," chants Amelia Meath on the latest single from North Carolina duo Sylvan Esso, "Your Reality" – it's a sentiment that the pair makes perfectly clear.
The group's electropop sound is presented here in its most minimal, abstract form yet – bright strings and distant bird sounds from Nick Sanborn bounce along the song's glitchy synthesizers, with a quiet brush of percussion floating in late in the track. Meath shows she doesn't need driving drums, hopping effortlessly around the beat, her voice in the chorus bridging the music's synthetic bedrock and its reach-out to the natural world. Sylvan Esso continues to peel back the layers of their sound to find new places within, and "Your Reality" presents a subdued but captivating twist.
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East London, Jul 6 (AP) The deaths of 21 teenagers in a nightclub tragedy is a crime and South African officials must increase steps to prevent alcohol from being illegally sold to youths, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said Wednesday.
“We do not know yet exactly what killed our children. But we do know that the law was broken that night, and probably many nights before then," Ramaphosa said to more than a thousand mourners at the funeral in East London for the young people who died at a tavern nearly two weeks ago.
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“We are losing our future generation to the scourge of underage drinking,” the president said, urging police to determine the exact cause of their deaths and calling on officials to stop youngsters from being permitted access to bars.
“Blame must be laid at the feet of those who are making money off the dreams and lives of the young people of South Africa by breaking the law and selling them alcohol,” he said.
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Two rows of caskets in front of Ramaphosa symbolized the young lives lost.
"Today we shed bitter tears for the 21 young people that have died in this tragedy," Ramaphosa said. "These children should not have died. Their deaths could have been prevented had the law been adhered to."
Mournful hymns were sung by a large choir as the 19 coffins were carried into a large tent where the service was held in East London's Scenery Park township. Two families held private burials and the service organizers said the caskets on display were empty, in respect of the wishes of some families. The children are to be buried in various cemeteries later Wednesday and in the coming days, they said.
The tent was filled to capacity so many mourners sat outside.
It's still not known what caused the deaths of the children, one as young as 13, whose bodies were found in the Enyobeni tavern. They were under the legal drinking age of 18 in South Africa, said officials. Pathologists are studying the cause of death from blood samples. A stampede has been ruled out because the victims' bodies did not show serious injuries, said police.
Ramaphosa delivered the eulogy as he faces several challenges including South Africa's extended power cuts, wide-ranging allegations of corruption and questions about large amounts of cash reportedly found hidden in furniture in his own game farm.
“I have heard some say I have no business coming here to Scenery Park. Some have said I have bigger problems to fix,” Ramaphosa said to the gathering. “But I ask them, what is more important in this country, and on this earth, than the lives of our children?” (AP)
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