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Since this blog began in 2014, we have covered the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. It's a two-week event in Washington, D.C., that brings artists and artisans from around the world to share their crafts, their songs, their food.
We've interviewed an Armenian calligrapher and a leather craftsman from Niger and attended a Peruvian alpaca blessing. We even sampled goat stew courtesy of a Kenyan chef with a restaurant in Washington, D.C.
Then came the pandemic. The festival was off for a couple of years but this year returned – and so did we.
From our global perspective, we were most interested in talking to crafters from the Global South – countries that may lack the resources of Western nations but that are incredibly resourceful when it comes to creating objects of beauty from the most ordinary elements. That would be: yak hair, tree bark and simple beads.
Why it's hard to pick up Maasai beading — literally
In one tent, there's an intricate necklace so large that it covers the shoulders and chest — and it's not just decorative. It's a gift for engaged women. Family and friends tie knots into the strands at the bottom of the necklace, which serve as a kind of ledger. The knots indicate how much livestock, for example, they will be giving to the couple as a gift for the wedding.
The colors are bold and symbolic, says Simaloi Saitoti, a Maasai woman who leads beadwork projects for Maa Trust, a nonprofit group in Kenya that conserves the culture of the nomadic Maasai as well as wildlife. "The green stands for the land. When it rains, the land gets green, so we are happy as pastoralists because we keep cows. White stands for peace, blue stands for energy, black stands for people and red is a symbol of the food that we eat."
Mainly women make the beaded jewelry and baskets that have been part of Maasai culture for hundreds of years, Saitoti explains. "Beading is something you learn from your parents, passed down through generations," says Saitoti. "It defines who I am as a Maasai."
Saitoti says Maa Trust helps Maasai women make money by selling their beaded jewelry on their behalf. The group, she adds, supports nearly 500 women through this program, which also teaches them how to save and spend money wisely.
At the festival, visitors try their hand at making their own jewelry, but it's not easy work. Thousands of beads are spread out across a table. They're too small to pick up with your fingers; the Maasai beaders show how to pick them up one by one on a stiff piece of wire, then thread the beads onto a fishing line that will service as a bracelet. It's an exercise in patience – and one that makes the dozens of elaborate pieces on display all the more impressive.
Horses and sheep give up their hair to make traditional Mongolian felt
In another tent, a large, abstract tapestry in tones of gray, cream, brown and black hangs from the ceiling. It's made out of fibers from different animals from Mongolia, including sheep, horse, camel and yak.
This fiber art was created by Mongolian artists Enkhbold Togmidshiirev and his wife, Munguntsetseg Lkhagvasuren. The tapestry was the couple's first collaborative piece of art. "It's special because we used natural materials [from the land] related to the Mongolian nomadic way of life," says Lkhagvasuren.
For thousands of years, Mongolian nomads have turned the hair and wool from animals into felt. The fabric is sewn into clothing for winter and is used to craft yurts for housing – practices that continue to this day.
At a table near their tent, the couple shows a festival visitor how to make felt. First, you must clean the animal hairs using hot water, then pound it with small stones to separate the fibers. Soak the fibers in water again to bind them together. Then tangle them up, roll that tangle out and press it by hand to make a fabric, which is left to air dry.
Felt is an important material in the couple's own work. Togmidshiirev often uses organic materials such as felt, ash, leather and wood in his contemporary art and performance pieces. And Lkhagvasuren, a fashion designer, makes clothing and boots from felt.
The couple hopes that by continuing to make art with felt people will appreciate the ancient practice. "We believe we can preserve this cultural tradition for many more years," says Togmidshiirev.
Painting on fabric made out of tree bark
Fred Mutebi proudly holds up a painting he made of a Ugandan woman wearing a zebra-printed headpiece and a matching dress at his tent at the festival.
What's remarkable about this portrait, he says, is that he made it on barkcloth, a canvas-like fabric that traces back to the Baganda Kingdom in southern Uganda 800 years ago. Mutebi uses barkcloth in his art as a way to keep the tradition alive.
For centuries, Ugandans used barkcloth to make clothing, bedding and even curtains and mosquito nets. At the festival, Aloyzius Luwemba, a 10th-generation barkcloth maker, demonstrates how the fabric is made. First, artisans harvest bark from the Mutuba tree, a species of ficus. They boil it until soft, then beat the bark into a fabric using special wooden mallets so that it stretches and expands. Although it's made from tree bark, the fabric is surprisingly soft and flexible enough to be pieced together into dresses and tunics — and a good canvas for painting as well.
Barkcloth is such a crucial part of Ugandan culture that in 2008, UNESCO declared it a "Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Cultural Heritage." The title encourages communities to protect and sustain works of significant cultural expression. It joins Congolese rumba, falconry, Inuit drum dancing and singing, among hundreds of other traditions.
But Mutebi, a former Fulbright scholar who has exhibited his paintings and woodcut prints in galleries across Europe, the U.S. and Africa — says the traditional Ugandan craft is dying out. When Arab traders introduced cotton to the country in the 19th century, it widely replaced barkcloth as a material used for clothing and other goods. Today, artisans continue to make barkcloth, but it's often reserved for traditional costumes worn for special events like healing ceremonies or coronations for Ugandan tribal leaders.
Mutebi wants Ugandans to do more to preserve the craft of barkcloth. "I'm trying to mobilize a group of artists to collaborate with businessmen and politicians," to create a sustainable industry for barkcloth makers, he says. In the meantime, he will continue to use barkcloth as his canvas of choice for his art.
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An Indiana doctor who provided an abortion for a 10-year-old abuse victim from Ohio is taking a key step toward a possible defamation lawsuit against Indiana's Republican attorney general, Todd Rokita.
"He is wrongly accusing her of misconduct in her profession, so we want that smear campaign to stop," attorney Kathleen DeLaney said in an interview Tuesday with NPR. "We want him and his office to stop intimidating and harassing healthcare providers generally who are simply doing the job that they went to medical school to do."
In a letter sent to Rokita and other Indiana state officials on Tuesday, Bernard's attorney says she believes her client has suffered harm as a result of Rokita's recent public statements about Bernard and her work as an abortion provider, after she spoke publicly about caring for the 10-year-old patient.
"Statements that Dr. Bernard has a 'history of failing to report,' which Mr. Rokita indicated would constitute a crime, made in the absence of reasonable investigation, serve no legitimate law enforcement purpose. Given the current political atmosphere in the United States, Mr. Rokita's comments were intended to heighten public condemnation of Dr. Bernard, who legally provided legitimate medical care," the letter reads, in part.
Rokita's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the letter.
The story became the focus of national attention following the June 24 U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, which allowed Ohio's six-week abortion ban to take effect. Rokita was among prominent conservatives who questioned the veracity of the account that Bernard gave to The Indianapolis Star in a story about patients crossing state lines.
After a 27-year-old man was arraigned on charges of rape against the 10-year-old girl in Franklin County, Ohio, on July 13, Rokita called for an investigation of Bernard. In a Fox News interview that day, Rokita claimed without producing evidence that Bernard had a "history of failing to report" abortions as required under Indiana law.
The next day, Indiana health officials released a document in response to records requests from NPR and other media that appeared to contradict Rokita's claim, demonstrating that Bernard had reported the procedure on July 2. In that report, Bernard said she'd provided a medication abortion to a 10-year-old abuse victim on June 30, who was approximately six weeks pregnant.
Indiana University Health, which employs Bernard, has also said it conducted a review and determined she had not violated any privacy laws.
The document newly filed by Bernard's attorney, called a tort claim notice, is required by state law before Bernard could file a defamation suit against Rokita. In it, DeLaney says she intends to seek damages from the state for "security costs, legal fees, reputational harm, and emotional distress" in an amount yet to be determined. State officials have 90 days to respond.
In the letter, DeLaney also notes that Rokita has limited authority to investigate complaints against certain professionals, including physicians, and that state law requires him to "maintain the confidentiality of such complaints" unless he intends to prosecute. It states that as of July 13, Bernard's license in Indiana was "active with no disciplinary history."
A county prosecutor in the Indianapolis area, where Bernard works, said in an Associated Press report that he believes he has sole authority to investigate in such circumstances, and that Bernard was being "subjected to intimidation and bullying."
Last week, Bernard's attorney also sent a "cease and desist" letter to Rokita asking him to stop making what she describes as defamatory statements. In response, Rokita spokeswoman Kelly Stevenson told NPR in an email that, "Like any correspondence, it will be reviewed if and when it arrives. Regardless, no false or misleading statements have been made."
DeLaney said her office has not received any communication from Rokita indicating that an investigation into Bernard is underway. She said Rokita and his staff have continued to make false statements online and in the press about Bernard.
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Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM) went down by -0.74% from its latest closing price compared to the recent 1-year high of $112.48. The company’s stock price has collected -3.99% of loss in the last five trading sessions. The Wall Street Journal reported on 06/04/22 that Altria’s Cigarette Addiction Is Becoming Unhealthier
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PM’s Market Performance
PM stocks went down by -3.99% for the week, with a monthly drop of -8.86% and a quarterly performance of -12.05%, while its annual performance rate touched -9.49%. The volatility ratio for the week stands at 2.19% while the volatility levels for the past 30 days are set at 2.26% for Philip Morris International Inc. The simple moving average for the period of the last 20 days is -7.93% for PM stocks with a simple moving average of -8.85% for the last 200 days.
Analysts’ Opinion of PM
Many brokerage firms have already submitted their reports for PM stocks, with Goldman repeating the rating for PM by listing it as a “Neutral.” The predicted price for PM in the upcoming period, according to Goldman is $100 based on the research report published on March 22nd of the current year 2022.
JP Morgan, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see PM reach a price target of $110, previously predicting the price at $130. The rating they have provided for PM stocks is “Neutral” according to the report published on March 07th, 2022.
JP Morgan gave a rating of “Overweight” to PM, setting the target price at $105 in the report published on April 09th of the previous year.
PM Trading at -11.32% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought PM to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -20.42% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 2.26%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 2.19%, as shares sank -8.91% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading -10.99% lower at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, PM fell by -3.99%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by -10.03% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $96.78. In addition, Philip Morris International Inc. saw -5.78% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further losses.
Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at PM starting from De Wilde Frederic, who sale 29,941 shares at the price of $108.49 back on Feb 22. After this action, De Wilde Frederic now owns 178,160 shares of Philip Morris International Inc., valued at $3,248,338 using the latest closing price.
Barth Werner, the Pr.Combusibles&GlobalComb.Mktg of Philip Morris International Inc., sale 12,000 shares at $111.70 during a trade that took place back on Feb 18, which means that Barth Werner is holding 75,178 shares at $1,340,400 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for PM
Equity return is now at value -86.00, with 21.80 for asset returns. | https://newsheater.com/2022/07/19/philip-morris-international-inc-pm-and-the-battle-of-fundamentals-vs-technicals/ | 2022-07-19T17:08:21Z | https://newsheater.com/2022/07/19/philip-morris-international-inc-pm-and-the-battle-of-fundamentals-vs-technicals/ | true | 17415 |
Earnings Preview: Sensata (ST) Q2 Earnings Expected to Decline
The market expects Sensata (ST) to deliver a year-over-year decline in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended June 2022. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on July 26. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus Estimate
This maker of sensing, electrical protection, control and power management products is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.83 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -12.6%.
Revenues are expected to be $1.01 billion, up 1.5% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions Trend
The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 1.58% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that an aggregate change may not always reflect the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts.
Earnings Whisper
Estimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. This insight is at the core of our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction).
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Sensata?
For Sensata, the Most Accurate Estimate is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bearish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -2.10%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3.
So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Sensata will beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?
While calculating estimates for a company's future earnings, analysts often consider to what extent it has been able to match past consensus estimates. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Sensata would post earnings of $0.76 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.78, delivering a surprise of +2.63%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates four times.
Bottom Line
An earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
Sensata doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
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The Life Science Research e-Commerce platform enables researchers to make the best purchasing decisions for their experiments, expedite procurement processes, and advance research.
SAN ANTONIO, July 19, 2022 /CNW/ -- Recently, Frost & Sullivan assessed the life sciences e-commerce industry, and, based on its findings, recognizes ZAGENO with the 2022 Customer Value Leadership Award. The company provides a life science research e-commerce platform that handles purchasing transactions for suppliers and buyers, including world-renowned academic and government research facilities and global pharmaceutical and biotech companies. Its online marketplace offers a simple, flexible, and reliable mechanism to simplify the supply chain for life science research. ZAGENO allows researchers to make the best purchasing decisions for their experiments, expedite procurement processes, and advance research. Its customer-centric approach and strategies deliver unmatched client experiences and render measurable time and cost savings, enabling customer retention and acquisition.
ZAGENO's online marketplace goes beyond its extensive expertise and best-in-class capabilities, with customer value as a strategic imperative. It supports scientists' path toward accelerated research and reduced administrative tasks, ensuring they spend less time managing their supplies and more time at the lab bench. The company collaborates closely with a range of stakeholders and partners to evolve alongside market needs and trends to build its technology. Even without a warehouse, the supplier-agnostic company offers the most comprehensive catalog in the industry, comprising close to 40 million product SKUs from more than 3,500 suppliers and growing.
According to Frost & Sullivan's Supriya Lala, a Best Practices Research analyst, "ZAGENO streamlines entire purchasing orders, product selection, comparison, delivery, invoicing, and payments as a one-stop shop for all lab supplies. It eliminates manual time-consuming ordering procedures involving researching, purchasing, and tracking lab supplies to improve scientific productivity."
ZAGENO's platform enables enterprise customers to evaluate lab supplies. Its industry-first Spend Analytics dashboard provides insights that allow accurate budget forecasts to optimize costs while a variable pricing model ensures a cost-optimized plan based on biotech lab needs. Its feature-rich marketplace offers industry-leading and user-friendly search capabilities. It displays complete product-related information on a single page, driving end-users' convenience and effortless understandability. Scientific Score, a product rating tool, allows customers to select the most suitable life science products for their experiments based on various aggregated metrics. It helps scientists make informed purchasing decisions and supports suppliers with an expedited go-to-market strategy. The platform also:
- Allows scientists to order out-of-catalog novel products and enables adding of new suppliers within two to four hours.
- Helps scientists shorten the time to place an order to a few hours to ensure rapid and timely product delivery to research customers.
- Enables suppliers to sell greater volume at a lower operational cost than directly selling to diverse research customers spread across geographies and incurring high operating costs.
- Helps suppliers position their products toward users and improve brand recognition, and allows suppliers to upload their catalogs and alter their pricing based on market needs.
- Cuts the time suppliers require to train their salesforce around new product portfolios and decide the best pricing, hastening product delivery.
"The market-leading ZAGENO platform helps scientists with convenient and reliable purchases and lessens the administrative burden, improving productivity. The company's commitment to automating the life sciences supply chain meets researchers' dynamic needs and accelerates scientific discoveries while serving as an optimal sales channel for suppliers and partners," explained Tejashri Khadilkar, senior industry analyst for Frost & Sullivan. The company is well-positioned to offer long-tail solutions to its pharma clients and drive the life sciences e-commerce space into its next growth phase.
Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents this award to the company that demonstrates excellence in implementing strategies that proactively create value for its customers with a focus on improving the return on the investment that customers make in its services or products. The award recognizes the company's unique focus on augmenting the value that its customers receive, beyond simply good customer service, leading to improved customer retention and customer base expansion.
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By the afternoon things were getting ridiculously hot. The lifeguards were out on their paddle boards urging the public not to swim too far out … they were paddling in the melted tarmac! ‘Stick to the sea,’ they said.
With skin the colour and texture of the Dead Sea Scrolls and a nose designated a local sun trap, so much so the council is considering giving me a licence to attach solar panels to each side during the energy crisis, my doctor has advised I stay indoors during daylight hours.
Which is the same advice my relationship counsellor gave me. ‘You look better in the dark,’ she said. Mothers eh?
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Anyway, I’m newly single, so that advice may well come in handy.
Richard Ord! Single?!? I know, hard to believe. So hard to believe that even on Tinder, the women think it’s a joke. Why else would they refuse to swipe right when they see my profile? ‘I’m not falling for that one. He’s far too handsome.’ Maybe I’ve got my photographs wrong.
‘Lose the domestic chore pictures,’ one pal advised, ‘and the hobby pix.’
‘But girls like a man who can crochet.’ I did, however, relent on a few of my vintage matchbox collection photos. Kept one, captioned ‘Hot stuff.’ I may lose the cravat on my profile pic too.
Online dating was a result of that ‘get yourself out there’ call from friends. As was my decision to go to Yoga classes. Iyengar Yoga, it said on the poster, but I’ve never been that good at anagrams. I’ll work it out by the end of the course.
This was an opportunity to not only improve my flexibility, but also to meet members of the opposite sex in a fun environment. It wasn’t fun for me.
I was the only male and, bar a teenage work ex, the youngest. With one woman in her 90s, at least it would be an ego boost as we were put through our paces. It was. For her!
While these women bent themselves from pose to pose with loose-limbed and lithe expertise, I clattered about with the grace of a gibbon putting up a deckchair.
Before I snapped, in typical journalist style, I made my excuses and left. And I stepped out into the sun, diving for shade before my face melted like a Nazi choosing the wrong Holy Grail, which, given my luck on dating sites, would probably make a more attractive profile picture than my current ugly mug. | https://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/opinion/columnists/richard-ord-flexible-friends-leave-deckchair-man-burning-with-shame-3774174 | 2022-07-19T17:18:49Z | https://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/opinion/columnists/richard-ord-flexible-friends-leave-deckchair-man-burning-with-shame-3774174 | false | 2 |
He’s the flavour magician who rewrote the shopping list for cooks around the world, from aleppo pepper to za’atar, via black limes, sumac and tahini.
A Guardian columnist since 2006, the best-selling, award-winning author of nine books is back soon with more brilliant ideas and recipes in Ottolenghi Test Kitchen: Extra Good Things.
Now is your chance to ask Yotam Ottolenghi your burning questions. What are his tips for packing flavour into dishes and what does he cook his family at home? What can you do with harissa butter? What sauces and sprinkles do he and Noor Murad, co-author and head of the OTK, keep in their fridges to add crunch and originality to their meals?
Send them your kitchen queries (or anything you’ve always wanted to ask Ottolenghi about his life, food and career) by Friday 29 July. A selection of questions and answers will appear in a special issue of Saturday magazine.
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After two years where getting abroad for a summer holiday has been at best difficult and at worst completely impossible, everyone who can get away this summer is looking forward to a break and a change of scene.
But for fans who have been devotedly watching one of the most chaotic seasons of Love Island ever unfold over the last few months there may be pangs at the prospect of missing seeing the August 1 finale - even if the reason they're missing it is because they're abroad on an idyllic break of their own.
But a totally legal TV hack means viewers can keep up with all the drama from the villa from outside of the UK. What's more, it works on all UK terrestrial TV services like BBC iPlayer, 4oD as well as all your usual paid-for streaming services like Britbox, Paramount Plus, Disney Plus and more.
Depending on the length of time viewers are abroad it may not even cost a penny.
Whether you want to make sure you can continue binge-watching the brilliant Godfather docudrama The Offer or keep up with Channel 4's Formula One coverage, soaps like Coronation Street, Eastenders and Emmerdale or even The Chase if a fortnight without TV legend Bradley Walsh's quips is too much to bear, installing a VPN on your phone, tablet or computer will allow you to watch your favourites while you're away.
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VPNs also allow you to keep your web history completely private, keep your online data safe and secure as well as streaming movies and sports fixtures that aren't available in your current location.
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Laredo Police see a surge in scam calls
LAREDO, Tx (KGNS) - Local authorities are advising the public about a surge in scam calls.
The Laredo Police Department says scammers are calling residents with a device that makes it look the police department is calling.
The caller threatens its victims with an arrest if a payment is not made over the phone.
The scammer even goes as far as to collect gift cards as a form of payment.
It is advisable to never make any payments over the phone to numbers you don’t recognize.
No one should be intimidated by merely a voice giving instructions to someone over the phone.
If the caller is claiming to be law enforcement, residents are urged to verify the source directly by contacting the law enforcement agency.
If you believe you have been a victim of scam call police at 956-795-2800.
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Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan on Sunday visited flood-hit areas in Bhadradri-Kothagudem district of the state and interacted with the affected residents at relief camps.
The Governor distributed hygiene kits, medicines and other relief materials to those people in the relief camps.
She visited the shelter camps at Ashwapuram mandal in the district and interacted with the flood-affected people, a release from Raj Bhavan said.
Soundararajan listened to the grievances of the displaced people at the shelter camps.
"(In) some areas people are little agitated because they wanted double-bedroom houses... and expressed their feelings," the Governor told reporters.
Moved by their plight, the Governor assured them that she would take up their grievances to the notice of the authorities concerned.
Braving the intermittent rains, slush and inundation conditions, Soundararajan visited the damaged houses and inundated paddy fields.
The Governor also distributed health kits, medicines, and tarpaulins to the flood affected victims mobilised by the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) and the Lions Club.
Hundreds of the displaced people camped at the shelter camps submitted representations to the Governor.
Soundararajan personally served food to those people at the camp, the release said.
The Governor also interacted with the officials to know about the damage to the paddy fields and loss of property and livestock, and the number of people displaced or evacuated due to the inundation. She also enquired about the potential flood situation and the spate of river Godavari, it said.
Relief teams from the IRCS and the medical teams from the ESIC Medical College accompanied the Governor to extend relief measures and to offer medical services to the people at the shelter camps and other inundated areas.
Earlier, in a series of tweets, the Governor said she visited flood affected Pamulapalli and Battilagumpu villages and interacted with the local residents and assured necessary support in consultation with district administration.
She also thanked ESIC doctors for organising health camp at flood relief centre in Ashwapuram village.
Heavy rains (recently) and inflows led to massive rise in water-level in Godavari river (though it started declining on Saturday) at Bhadrachalam town in Telangana. Such massive water level and flooding was witnessed in 1986, some residents recalled.
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The Cowra Blues are playing more as a team according to coach Marc Hyland, a statement backed up by the fact six Blues players contributed majors in the side's 13-10-88 to 6-2-38 win over the Bathurst Demons on Saturday.
Up by 26 points at quarter time the Blues maintained the momentum in the second quarter to lead by 25 at the major break before extending their lead to 41 points at three-quarter time and eventually finishing 50 points clear of the Demons at full time.
"It was another win under the belt but it was a bit harder game than we thought it was going to be," Hyland said.
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"We had a few pull out and ended up playing with 14 but they only came across with 14 so it worked out square.
"But we panicked a bit when we didn't need to and let emotion get in the way of football for one quarter before getting ourselves back on track and pulling away again."
The Blues had a number of late withdrawals due to injury and a COVID scare.
"We had a family emergency with one player and a couple went to the coast and had a COVID scare, they tested negative but did the right thing and didn't travel," Hyland said.
Cowra stalwart Frank Bright was again unavailable on the weekend after sustaining a work related injury recently.
In a blow for the Blues he isn't expected to return any time soon.
"He's looking at a finals return if he makes it back at all," Hyland said.
In other games on the weekend Parkes defeated Bathurst Giants 17-14-116 to 3-6-24 and Bathurst Bushrangers Outlaws prevailed in a close game 7-9-51 to defeat Orange Tigers 6-5-41.
The results see Cowra remain in second position on the competition ladder, one win behind this weekend's opponents Parkes.
"This weekend we're looking at the match as basically what the grand final is going to look like," Hyland said.
This weekend we're looking at the match as basically what the grand final is going to look like
- Cowra Blues coach Marc Hyland
"But saying that we won't be going into the game full strength so it will be interesting to see how we go.
"In the first game (of the season against Parkes) we didn't have a few of the players we have now.
"We've gelled together now. We know where each other plays. It'll come down to us working as a solid, gelled together squad, instead of individual performances.
"If we make the grand final we think it will be us verses Parkes," he said.
Goal scorers for the Blues last weekend were Nathan Worth 5, Brayden Hamer-Clark 2, Dusty Lee 2, Chris Day 2, Blair Holgate 1, Lachlan Sutton 1.
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A resident of Cowra in central west NSW I have an interest in news and community events that range from court and sport to village shows and community meeting. As regional editor I enjoy helping to collect and relay news for communities covered in print and online by the Cowra Guardian, Canowindra News, Boorowa News, Grenfell Record, Cootamundra Herald, Parkes Champion Post, Forbes Advocate and Young Witness. Email andrew.fisher@austcommunitymedia.com.au | https://www.cowraguardian.com.au/story/7824284/understrength-blues-too-good-for-demons/ | 2022-07-19T17:32:46Z | https://www.cowraguardian.com.au/story/7824284/understrength-blues-too-good-for-demons/ | true | 1 |
Kenya's Hellen Obiri took silver in 30:10.02, with her teammate Margaret Chelimo Kipkemboi claiming bronze
Canadian rider Hugo Houle broke down in tears after winning stage 16 of the Tour de France on Tuesday, dedicating the triumph to his late brother.
Jonas Vingegaard of Jumbo retained the overall lead from defending champion Tadej Pogacar and Geraint Thomas of Ineos as the Tour entered the Pyrenees.
As he had promised the 23-year-old Slovenian Pogacar attacked relentlessly, but the Dane Vingegaard skipped up and rode on his tailwind every time.
It was a great day for Colombian veteran Nairo Quintana who climbed to fourth, while home hope David Gaudu of Groupama-FDJ now lies fifth.
Conversely French rider Romain Bardet wilted, as did Ineos rider Adam Yates three years after his twin brother won a stage ending at Foix.
Shortly after leaving the baking stone citadel at Carcassonne the 149 remaining riders from the 172 that embarked from Copenhagen began to climb into cooler territory with the stage reaching an altitude of 1600m.
A group of eight riders broke away, passing a Canadian Mountie in full dress uniform, boding well for IST rider Houle who slipped his rivals on the 25km swoop downhill to a baking finish line at Foix on the banks of the Ariege river.
“It sounds incredible, but I know my brother helped me,” said Houle.
“I went full gas. I was supposed to open the way for Michael Woods,” he said of his teammate and compatriot.
“There’s a new generation of Canadians coming through.”
He became the first Canadian since Steve Bauer in 1988 to win a stage on the race.
The Tour now spends two days in the upper Pyrenees where the 2022 yellow jersey winner is likely to be decided.
Kenya's Hellen Obiri took silver in 30:10.02, with her teammate Margaret Chelimo Kipkemboi claiming bronze
He produced arguably the outstanding innings of the white-ball leg of India's tour, a stunning 117 in the third Twenty20 international at Trent Bridge
Overall leader Jonas Vingegaard holds off Pogacar in heated Tour de France duel
I want these guys to take the game on, captain Rohit Sharma had said after the second ODI
Sunday risks becoming a straight shootout between those two who sit four shots clear of nearest challengers Smith and Cameron Young
Anju Bobby George was the first Indian to make it to the World Championships long jump finals and first to win a medal — bronze in 2003 edition in Paris
The 33-year-old is expected to sign a three-year deal with the 26-times Spanish champions
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Alleaves' Series A Round led by The Eleven Fund to accelerate the go to market of Alleaves' industry leading seed-to-sale software and a roll up of strategic cannabis technology assets.
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alleaves, an industry leading cannabis enterprise resource planning (ERP) seed-to-sale technology platform, is finalizing its $40 million Series A funding round led by The Eleven Fund at a valuation of $240 million.
Alleaves was launched in 2018 by ERP software veterans Mike Beedles and Ken Condren. With extensive Fortune 500 enterprise software experience, their vision is to transform the cannabis software industry into the realm of today's modern leading edge enterprise technology, enabling cannabis businesses to operate more efficiently, compliantly, profitably, and with the ability to make real-time data decisions.
With the completion of this strategic funding, Alleaves will embark on an accelerated multi-state commercial roll out with many of the industry's leading MSOs. In addition, Alleaves will seek to acquire and roll up other complementary cannabis technology platforms to both expand its customer base and to create the industry's most comprehensive and seamless real-time seed-to-sale software, transaction, and compliance platform.
"We are thrilled to secure this strategic capital financing to accelerate our best-in-class seed-to-sale platform. Although we have been profitable since inception, this injection of capital from The Eleven Fund will accelerate our bold growth plans and expand our technology platform and commercial deployment.
After more than 25 years in the Software Development vertical, spanning the launch, build, scale, and successful exit of several companies, I believe Alleaves is positioned to be the most successful company I have ever been involved with.
At Alleaves, we passionately stand behind our superior, differentiated technology solutions. While the competition increasingly stagnates, we see the US cannabis industry demanding more as it rapidly evolves towards true enterprise mission-critical technology. We believe this transformative opportunity is now teed up to lead and accelerate that evolution.
The experience and ingenuity of our management team has allowed us to quickly transition our customers from the outdated platforms they were operating on, to our more modern, efficient, and cost-effective platform. We appreciate that no two customers have the exact same needs, and our platform allows each customer to launch the newest technology while meeting their individual requirements and budget. We will continue our plan to merge and acquire strategic technology that augments and enhances our turnkey platform, allowing our customers to benefit from our success. We treat all our customers as partners, and believe that the healthier our customer's business is, the healthier our business will be, allowing us to thrive and grow in unison with our happy customers."
"I have watched the cannabis industry evolve from the back woods of society to a major US industry, yet the industry remains handicapped by a number of structural and regulatory factors, in addition to the challenges of what has largely been home brewed cottage industry technology.
As a technology investor, I have been waiting for a true enterprise class technology company to come along and usher the cannabis industry into the realm of the modern technology era. I believe that company (Alleaves) has finally arrived and is on the cusp of a major transformative growth opportunity."
Cannabis Intelligence Made Easy - Eliminate the blind spots, grow your cannabis business with confidence, and drive growth by using a real-time, transparent seed-to-sale tracking and ERP platform that operators can optimize upon, and policymakers can trust.
Alleaves was founded by enterprise software industry veterans with extensive knowledge of ERP software solutions, and applied that cumulative experience to fill a void in the cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, P.O.S and supply chain software experience. Our mission is propelled by an unwavering focus on providing cannabis innovators with four things: Control, Cohesion, Clarity, and Compliance.
Alleaves can be offered as a full seed-to-sale system, or it can combine with your current systems to provide more effective reporting and business analytics. Flexibility and fast, seamless integration are being made the norm as Alleaves advances its goal of improving every customer's experience.
With Alleaves, you will enjoy our trademark Real Time Sensor Fusion technology. With "RTSF," our SaaS platform is able to provide clarity across multiple processes, partners, and integrations with ease. Our goal is to truly create cohesion between all aspects of your business. From KPI triggers to real-time inventory management, Alleaves is sure to seamlessly fuse your business processes and report them back to you in the most intuitively beneficial way possible.
The Eleven Fund is a multi-strategy growth investor seeking to make equity investments in early, typically high growth stages of company development. The Eleven Fund invests in both public equity and private equity markets with sector emphasis on Technology, Life Sciences and Consumer.
Contact: info@alleaves.com.
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LODI, Calif. (KTXL) — The parents of a 21-week-old stillborn baby are heartbroken after learning over the weekend that their daughter’s remains were thrown out.
Marijo Planas and Everardo Alex Munoz were supposed to lay their daughter Amiliana Rose to rest Monday.
Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home in Lodi, California, notified the parents Saturday that their daughter’s body was thrown in the garbage several days prior.
“You hear it and you don’t believe it. So you have to hear it multiple times till it just clicks in your head that your daughter’s remains were thrown in the trash,” Munoz said.
Planas gave birth to her stillborn daughter on June 9 during the 21st week of her pregnancy. On June 28, the funeral home picked up her daughter’s remains from the hospital.
Although the funeral home advised the parents of the incident on July 16, the parents said the funeral home knew since July 5 that Amiliana Rose’s body was missing.
“That was the first thing we asked, make sure she’s OK,” Munoz said. “Nothing bad would happen to her. And just like the complete opposite.”
The parents immediately reported the incident to Lodi police after finding out on Saturday.
On Sunday, Planas and the investigating officer went to the funeral home, where they viewed a video recording of what happened to Amiliana Rose.
“There was another person, went into the freezer, grabbed her bag. Dropped her on the floor,” Planas said. “The guy got the bag and started shaking her, like this and swinging her. Opened, unzipped her, took her out of the black bag, opened it, got a trash bag and just threw her in there. He just threw her.”
“There’s no way that he could shake the body violently, like pick her up and say he didn’t feel anything,” Munoz said.
Cherokee Memorial Funeral home sent an email statement to KTXL that read: “We are working closely with the family, law enforcement and others involved to investigate and resolve the issue quickly.”
The Lodi Police Department told KTXL it is still in the preliminary stages of the investigation.
Amiliana Rose’s parents hope sharing their story helps prevent this from happening to another family.
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Earnings Previews: American Airlines, AT&T, DR Horton, Freeport-McMoRan, Philip Morris
July 19, 2022 12:40 pm
The three major U.S. equity indexes closed lower Monday, as equities tumbled following the report on home building release. The Dow Jones industrials closed down 0.7%, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq arch dipped by 0.8%. Eight of 11 S&P sectors closed lower. Health care (down 2.1%) and utilities (down 1.4%) were the big losers, while energy (up 2.3%) got the biggest boost.
The Census Bureau’s report on housing starts is due Tuesday morning and is expected to show a month-over-month dip of about 50,000 new homes being built. In early trading Tuesday, all three indexes were up by about 1.4% or more.
After markets closed Monday, IBM reported quarterly results that beat both profit and revenue estimates. While Big Blue said its outlook for the year’s second half remains unchanged, investors were not impressed. Shares traded down about 6.6% in the first 90 minutes of Tuesday’s regular trading session.
Before markets opened on Tuesday, Johnson & Johnson reported better-than-expected earnings and revenue while slightly trimming full fiscal year guidance. Shares were up less than 1% early Tuesday.
Lockheed Martin did not meet consensus expectations on either revenue or earnings. The defense contractor also reduced guidance, sending the shares down fractionally.
Halliburton beat consensus estimates on both the top and bottom lines. The stock traded down fractionally early Tuesday.
Truist Financial reported that it beat top-line and bottom-line estimates. Shares traded up more than 1%.
Our preview of companies reporting results late Tuesday or early Wednesday included Abbott Labs, ASML, Baker Hughes, Netflix and Omnicom.
These five companies will report quarterly results after Wednesday’s closing bell: Kinder Morgan, Las Vegas Sands, Steel Dynamics, Tesla and United Airlines.
Here is a look at five firms on deck to report results first thing Thursday morning.
Over the past 12 months, American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) has seen its share price decline by about 26.5%. For the second quarter of 2022, American and rival United are expected to post their first quarterly profit since before the pandemic. And as with United, rising costs for fuel and labor will likely weigh on profitability while revenues soar.
Unlike its rival, however, American faces debt maturities over the next three fiscal years totaling more than $15 billion. A lot has to go right for the airline to regain its past glory, and it would not take much to go wrong for American’s prospects to go sideways.
Analysts remain extremely cautious on American. Of 20 brokerages covering the stock, 15 have a Hold rating and just two have Buy ratings. At a recent share price of around $15.20, the upside potential based on a median price target of $17.00 is 11.8%. At the high target of $28.00, the upside potential is 84.2%.
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LONDON (AP) — The World Health Organization said Tuesday that coronavirus cases have tripled across Europe in the past six weeks, accounting for nearly half of all infections globally. Hospitalization rates have also doubled, although intensive care admissions have remained low.
In a statement on Tuesday, WHO’s Europe director, Dr. Hans Kluge, described COVID-19 as “a nasty and potentially deadly illness” that people should not underestimate. He said super-infectious relatives of the omicron variant were driving new waves of disease across the continent and that repeat infections could potentially lead to long COVID.
WHO said the 53 countries in its European region, which stretches to central Asia, reported nearly 3 million new coronavirus infections last week and that the virus was killing about 3,000 people every week. Globally, COVID-19 cases have increased for the past five weeks, even as countries have scaled back on testing.
“With rising cases, we’re also seeing a rise in hospitalizations, which are only set to increase further in the autumn and winter months,” Kluge said. “This forecast presents a huge challenge to the health workforce in country after country, already under enormous pressure dealing with unrelenting crises since 2020.”
Earlier this week, editors of two British medical journals said the country’s National Health Service has never before had so many parts of the system so close to collapsing.
Kamran Abbasi, of the BMJ and Alastair McLellan of the Health Service Journal wrote in a joint editorial that the U.K. government was failing to address persistent problems worsened by COVID, including ambulances lining up outside hospitals too overloaded to accept new patients.
They slammed the government’s insistence that vaccines have broken the link between infections and hospitalizations. Although vaccines dramatically reduce the chances of severe disease and death, they have not made a significant dent on transmission.
“The government must stop gaslighting the public and be honest about the threat the pandemic still poses to them and the National Health Service,” the editors wrote.
WHO released its fall strategy for COVID-19 on Tuesday. The U.N. health agency called for a second vaccine booster dose for anyone age 5 and up with weak immune systems, promoting mask-wearing indoors and on public transportation, and better ventilation in schools, offices and other places.
Kluge said Southern Hemisphere countries were currently experiencing a very active flu season that, combined with COVID, was straining health systems.
“We are likely to see a similar scenario in the Northern Hemisphere,” Kluge said, warning that increased pressure could lead to business, travel and school chaos.
He urged people to make their own decisions, even in countries where authorities have largely abandoned coronavirus restrictions.
“We’re all aware of the tools we have to keep ourselves safe, assess our level of risk and take the necessary steps to protect others if we get infected,” Kluge said. “Just because a mask isn’t mandated doesn’t mean it’s prohibited.”
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Today the Biden administration announced $49 million in grants to help community groups sign more families and children up for health insurance – especially the more than half of the country's 4 million uninsured children who qualify for free coverage through Medicaid or CHIP, the Children's Health Insurance Program.
"This is our largest investment to date in this type of initiative," says Chiquita Brooks-Lasure, head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. "So many children, even though they're eligible, don't know it – their parents don't know that they are eligible for coverage – there still needs to be so much education done."
She points to the Biden administration's successes in boosting private insurance enrollment by investing in outreach workers who can walk people through the enrollment process – one on one – for free. "That's the same thing that we're trying to do here with the Connecting Kids to Coverage initiative – really making sure we are using trusted messengers," she says.
"This is absolutely good news that these grants are going out – it is needed now a lot because we have this looming crisis with respect to children becoming uninsured," says Joan Alker, executive director of the Georgetown Center for Children and Families. The looming crisis is this: When the COVID-19 public health emergency eventually ends, states will begin to unwind a period of two years when no one had to prove they still qualified for free health insurance.
That process, which is likely to be chaotic in many places, could lead to 6.7 million children who now have Medicaid losing their coverage, according to an estimate from the center. Some will lose coverage because they no longer qualify. Others will lose coverage because of administrative errors or missing documentation.
It's clear to Alker that the federal health officials working on this understand that the pending crisis that could lead to millions more uninsured children "is a really big deal," she says, and Tuesday's historic grant announcement is evidence of that. "I think clearly the Biden administration has looked for the pennies under the couch to get this amount out this year."
Society is not in good shape if the country's children don't have health insurance, Alker adds. A broken arm in a playground can mean financial disaster for a family. Missed wellness visits can mean missed developmental checks, routine immunizations or control for conditions like asthma. "We have a lot of research to show that it's very, very cost effective to provide health insurance to children – in the long run, this will pay many dividends back to society," she says.
Insurance for children works a bit better than insurance for the rest of the population in the U.S. In 2020, about 94% of children were insured, thanks in large part to Medicaid and CHIP. Low-income families can get free, comprehensive coverage for their kids, and they can enroll at any time of the year.
The challenge for community outreach workers around the country is to spread the word – to find families who think they don't qualify, and walk them through the process. That means showing up at summer block parties and street fairs and trying to let as many families as possible who need coverage know that they can get help signing up.
In the coming months, the $1.5 million grant to the Greater Flint Health Coalition will mean outreach workers can attend Genesee county "back-to-school fairs, any sort of meet-the-teacher night, kindergarten roundup," says Nichole Smith-Anderson, the organization's special projects director. "We've also worked really closely with the schools where, as their kids are doing enrollment information, we have a little question that says, 'Do you need support with health care coverage?' that parents can fill out, and then we're able to get in contact with them that way."
Getting parents' contact information and following up after back-to-school events is often simpler than trying to enroll on the spot, notes Emily Roller, director of health insurance initiatives at the Virginia Health Care Foundation, which also received about $1.5 million on Tuesday.
The pending unwinding when the public health emergency ends is also looming over everything, Roller adds. "We will be working closely with our colleagues at the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services to be their boots on the ground that can inform how the policies and procedures that they're putting in place are really lived out in people's experiences," she says.
At the federal level, "we are laser focused on how we address the unwinding of the public health emergency when it happens," Brooks Lasure says. "It's just such a priority of the [Biden] administration to continue to enroll people in coverage and connect them to care – and there's no one more in need of care in our country than the nation's children."
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As the saying goes, celebrities prerecord one-year anniversary tribute videos and God laughs.
So it goes for Chelsea Handler and Jo Koy, who announced on Tuesday that they are calling it quits after charming us all with their unexpected love story born out of a decadeslong friendship.
“It is with a heavy heart to announce that we have decided together that it is best for us to take a break from our relationship right now,” Handler wrote alongside a video of the two comedians that they planned to share on their upcoming anniversary.
“I know many of you were invested in our love, and I wanted to express to you how much that meant to both of us,” she continued. “How much it still means. And how much I now believe in love for each one of us.”
The former talk show host went on to praise Koy for all the ways she’s been “changed forever” by his love, calling him “one of the greatest gifts of my life.”
“He renewed my faith in men, in love, in being 100% who I am, and I’ve never been more optimistic for the future,” Handler continued. “You blew my creativity open, my lust for working hard again, being on the road again, and you reminded me who I was and always have been, and my feet have never been more firmly planted in the ground.”
Handler assured her followers that while their romantic relationship might be coming to a close, this new stage in their lives is only “another beginning.”
“It’s a comfort to know that I am still loved and love this man the way the sun loves the moon and the moon loves the sun. YOUR PERSON IS COMING,” she concluded. “So, please continue to root for both of us, because you never know what life will bring.”
While Handler has seemingly closed the door on the romance, an unnamed source told People that the former couple’s friends “hope this is a temporary situation” and that the two can “still work it out.”
Koy echoed Handler’s sentiments in his own post, insisting that the pair will “always remain great friends and will always have love for one another.”
“I’m her biggest fan and I can’t wait for you all to see what she has in store for the future,” he wrote alongside a photo of himself and Handler. “Keep killing it Chelsea! Mahal kita!”
After months of speculation, Handler first confirmed that her friendship with Koy had blossomed into a relationship back in September before making things Instagram official. Months later, the two made their red carpet debut as a couple at the 2021 People’s Choice Awards.
Before embarking on a romance, Koy and Handler had been in each other’s orbit for nearly 20 years after being introduced by comedian Jon Lovitz and then working frequently together on Handler’s mid-aughts late-night E! talk show, “Chelsea Lately.”
Shortly before the COVID-19 pandemic, the duo reconnected when Koy asked Handler to write a blurb for his book, which led to texting conversations and in-person hangouts.
“If I fell in love at the age of 46, I have hope for every person in this world,” Handler said about Koy during an appearance on “The Tonight Show” last year. “One day, I just looked at him and I thought, ‘Oh, that’s my guy!’ So he’s like my best buddy and then I also, you know, get to have sex with him ... Fun time!”
She added: “So anyone, if you have a friend in your life that you think you’re not into or not attracted to, just remember my story and to be open-minded.” | https://www.huffpost.com/entry/chelsea-handler-jo-koy-split_n_62d6c27de4b0f6913034ec53 | 2022-07-19T17:39:04Z | https://www.huffpost.com/entry/chelsea-handler-jo-koy-split_n_62d6c27de4b0f6913034ec53 | true | 1 |
The prime minister got a first-hand look at how heat and wildfires in British Columbia last year combined with mild temperatures in the earlier months of 2022 have left fruit growers with a lighter than normal crop.
Justin Trudeau stopped at Lutz Orchards in Summerland, B.C. on Monday as he swung through the province on a summer tour across the country, meeting with workers in different occupations including farmers and growers.
Trudeau asked Derek Lutz, the farm’s owner, how the weather had affected yield and of cherries.
“Last year was really dry so they were small?” he asked about the size of the cherries.
“Yeah,” Lutz replied.
“And this year was really wet so they were overly plump and split?”
“That’s exactly what happened,” the farm owner said.
The cherry crop is about 30 to 40 per cent lower than what it is in a normal year, and they’re about two weeks behind, Lutz said in an interview.
The extreme weather including heat, cold, wind and hail are “definitely concerning,” he noted.
“You know, that’s kind of the new normal. It’s worrying for the future, for sure,” he said. “We’ve definitely got weather issues.”
The prime minister, during his visit to the farm, strapped on a harness and a white bucket, and tried his hand at cherry picking.
Lutz said most pickers fill 70 to 90 of the 20-pound buckets in a day while he could do about 20.
Trudeau said he might be able to do about a quarter of the bucket.
As the prime minister tackled a bunch of about 20 cherries, Lutz gave Trudeau a hand by emptying a silver pail of the fruit into his bucket.
“There we go. Aha,” the prime minster said looking down at the fruit. “I had nothing to do with that.”
He continued to pick the ripe, red fruit.
“We gave you a spot that had some nice low-hanging fruit,” Lutz said with laugh.
“I’m a big fan of the low-hanging fruit,” Trudeau replied, also laughing.
Lutz said he appreciated Trudeau’s visit because it highlighted family-owned farms.
Earlier in the day, the prime minister made a stop at the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative in Kelowna where he learned about sorting and packing of cherries. He also helped with packing a few bags of the fruit.
The cooperative serves up to 400 producers in the province, supporting small farmers with everything from packaging to export of their product to international markets.
Laurel Van Dam, vice president for the cooperative, said being a fruit grower in the Okanagan Valley has been a “bit of a tough go for the last few years.”
“Mother Nature has really not been kind to our growers.”
Farmers are looking at different technologies including various nutrients and methods of pruning their trees to work with nature and get as much produce as possible, she said.
The capricious weather along with inflation have added to farmers’ mental stress, she noted.
“But growers are very resilient,” Van Dam said. “That’s one thing that you can say whether you’re talking about Prairie farmers or whether you’re talking about farmers in B.C. or anywhere else. They’re resilient kind of people. So they are continuing to deal with all curveballs thrown in their way.”
—The Canadian Press
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A mum has shared her cheap and cheerful way that kept her little fed, cool, and entertained for less than £1.
Sally Scott had such a pleasant experience during Monday's heatwave that she decided to share her trip out to Ikea online. Shopping with a 14-month-old child isn't easy in this heat but Sally was able to keep little Joseph happy and smiling in the store.
As well as being air conditioned, Ikea is selling kids meals for just 95p - which includes a generously portioned hot meal, jelly, a soft drink and a piece of fruit. There's even a Jungle Quest challenge that kept the toddler entertained where they have to spot the cuddly toy animals around the store. Anyone who finds them all gets a free ice cream.
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Sharing a post in the Happy Days Out Facebook group, showing toddler Joseph having a whale of a time in the Tameside store, Sally said: "Looking for a cheap air conditioned place to take the kids?? Ikea! They are doing kids meals for 95p including a drink and piece of fruit throughout summer, portions are generous. Also noticed a 'jungle quest' activity where you have to spot cuddly toy animals round the store (this was in the Ashton branch) and you get a free ice cream of you find them all."
Parents loved the idea. "Brilliant" said one. While another added: "Thank you! Think I'll head there tomorrow."
The mum-of-two, from Chorlton, also mum to five-year-old Zoe, told the Manchester Evening News: "I shared it because there aren't many low cost places to take children that are air conditioned and not crowded. The 95p children's meal deal is a bargain."
Any member of the Ikea Family Club can benefit from the meal offer. You simply sign up for free on the website here.
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Lets face it, the scheme just isnt fit for purpose for many now and this ballot system has further emphasised that.
Always going to be hard to strike a bit of a balance, but surely some sort of tiered membership scheme with some sort of points system would be best moving forward?
Maybe a gold, silver and bronze scheme. One that rewards the ones who want to go every game, one for those who want to do a handful of games a season and then one for those who want to just do one or two. Cap the numbers on each scheme, apart from the bronze one, so people know their chances and have each scheme priced accordingly.
A tiered scheme would work, but lets face it, the club have that now but they seem intent on stretching it further and further to the point where it is non existent, so theyre clearly not interested. They want as many people in the ground, with pre-booed tickets, as quickly as possible. And the best way to do that is bunch everyone together in one big bun fight for tickets.
This may have been covered earlier in this thread but can someone jog my memory. Last season in the July ballot were all but the category A games (City, Chelsea etc) done on an All Members basis? And then 13+ stubs were guaranteed? I seem to recall there being more games than just the big ones in a 4+ category, but I could be wrong.
I know the club announced at the start of last season that no loyalty would be accrued in 2021/22, and I made my peace with that, given that I was firmly in the 4+ category from 19/20. But they appear to weaken the 4+ category more and more by bunching everyone with 12 or less in with every other Tom, Dick and Harry.
I was incredibly lucky in the ballot last July, I got all three of the home games in the mini-ballot (which the chances of achieving seemed pretty remote), and then another 2 from the remaining section of the August-December ballot. All in all I was successful getting 8 games via the ballot last year and another 3 via the sales. Cant complain on that.
This time around, not a sausage.
I know loyalty wasnt accrued last year, but when you go to consistently more than 4 games a season (and in some cases get pretty close to 13+) it does irk that you get lumped in to an All Member sale the majority of the time.
I put my success in the ballot last year down to the fact that I always put in for single seats, which may increase my odds, but this seasons ballot has put the kybosh on that theory. It could have been down to the effects of Covid last year, travel restrictions limiting the number of overseas fans making the journey, people worried about crowds etc. I dunno, it just seems strange that so many on here got zero tickets in the ballot.
Im all for the ballot approach as it takes out the unfairness of fans or touts who have more resource (time and tech) to sit at a computer all day and narrow their odds, but the ballot system does need a rethink in terms of tiered system being used with more thresholds within it.
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IRVINE, Calif., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Animal Dermatology Group (ADG), announced its expansion into the Florida market with the opening of Animal Dermatology Clinic – Bradenton. Dr. Brian Scott has joined the company to lead ADG's veterinary dermatology specialty care at the new facility.
Dr. Scott is a graduate of the Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine and undertook his dermatology residency with the American College of Veterinary Dermatology (ACVD) at McKeever Dermatology Clinic in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, achieving Diplomate status with the ACVD in 2011. As a board certified veterinary dermatologist, Dr. Scott has practiced in Texas and most recently Florida, while also lecturing extensively throughout the US and internationally. Prior to pursuing his true passion as a specialist in veterinary dermatology, Dr. Scott practiced veterinary medicine for 20 years at his highly successful AAHA-accredited companion animal clinic in Central Florida.
"I'm excited to join my many friends and colleagues at ADG," said Dr. Scott, "It's an opportunity to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment practicing innovative veterinary dermatology alongside leaders in the field."
Animal Dermatology Clinic – Bradenton, a state-of-the art facility featuring the latest diagnostics and therapies for the management of chronic and acute skin and ear conditions pets, is ADG's first veterinary dermatology specialty practice in Florida. This follows recent ADG expansion into New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina and Texas. ADG intends to continue their robust growth efforts as part of our ongoing mission to help make unsurpassed veterinary dermatology care available to pet owners throughout the country.
"We are proud to add Dr. Scott's expertise and leadership to our team," added Steve Mrha, CEO of ADG. "With our new medical facility in Bradenton, we look forward to partnering with referring veterinarians throughout the area to provide cutting edge testing and treatment techniques in veterinary dermatology that will enhance the quality of life for our patients and clients on the Gulf Coast of Florida."
Animal Dermatology Group ("ADG") is the largest veterinary dermatology business in the U.S., providing the highest quality care to pets with acute and chronic skin conditions. ADG has over 50 veterinarians supporting more than 40 primary and satellite locations where its specialists are actively involved in providing clinical care, research and academic training. For more information, please visit www.animaldermatology.com.
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An epic legal fight between Elon Musk and Twitter began in earnest in a Delaware court on Tuesday as lawyers for both sides fought over when to start the trial.
Twitter is trying to force the billionaire to make good on his April promise to buy the social media giant for $44 billion — and the company wants it to happen quickly because it says the ongoing dispute is harming its business. Musk, the world’s richest man, pledged to pay $54.20 a share for Twitter but now wants to back out of the agreement.
Musk said he tried to obtain information about fake accounts on the platform for two months but claimed Twitter never provided it.
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The Venezuelan Super-Premium Rum brand received a 92 point rating, adding to their growing list of gold medals and accolades.
EL CONSEJO, Venezuela, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At the 2022 Ultimate Spirits Challenge, SANTA TERESA 1796 was awarded a 92 point rating (certified as an excellent and highly recommended rum) and the Tried and True award.
A product of the artisanal Solera Method, SANTA TERESA 1796 is created with a complex blend of rums aged for up to 35 years. The Solera Method, adopted from Spanish Sherry producers, ensures that every bottle of Santa Teresa 1796 features some of the very first "Ron Madre" or Mother Rum. Since the barrels were first filled in 1992, the Solera casks have never fully emptied. Instead, each time a bottle is drawn, the Solera is topped up with a slightly younger rum blend, guaranteeing that every bottle has exceptional richness and a little bit of our Mother Rum. A credit to the rum's meticulous craftsmanship, this award celebrates the product's over 220 years of production on the Hacienda Santa Teresa.
Recognized as one of the most prestigious judges of the spirits industry, the Ultimate Spirits Challenge has given SANTA TERESA 1796 its stamp of approval, noting its rich taste and aroma. Tasters were drawn in by the scent of caramel and baking spices and hooked by the bold and smooth finish. The unique flavor was another selling point, with the competition highlighting the taste of, "burnt sugar, cigar box spice, dark chocolate, and dried plantain chips."
This award comes on the heels of the announcement of several other accolades awarded to SANTA TERESA 1796. The brand was awarded several gold medals at the International Spirits Challenge, The Spirits Business Rum & Cachaca Masters, the USA Spirits Ratings, the Berlin International Spirits Competition, Virtus Lisboa, and the London Spirits Competition as well as the Chilled 100 Bartender Seal of Approval with the signature dark rum receiving a 95 point rating.
SANTA TERESA is an independent, family-owned distillery in Venezuela built on over 220 years of tradition and unexpected thinking in blended and aged rums, making it the third oldest rum producer in the world. Steeped in tradition, every SANTA TERESA product is sourced from their single-estate, the Hacienda Santa Teresa.
"We are incredibly excited to see SANTA TERESA 1796 receiving recognition by all of these wonderful agencies. As the rum market continues to expand, these accolades are a testament to our centuries long heritage, commitment to fine craftsmanship and dedication to producing only the finest rum possible. These endorsements also solidify SANTA TERESA 1796's place as both a staple spirit and a premium base for a cocktail. Throughout the past year, our consumer base has continued to grow and we're looking forward to expanding to an even larger audience in the upcoming year," said Edwin Hincapie, Brand Director, SANTA TERESA 1796.
For more information and to purchase SANTA TERESA 1796, visit https://www.santateresarum.com/.
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About SANTA TERESA
SANTA TERESA is an independent, family-owned rum brand. The single-estate source of SANTA TERESA, the Hacienda Santa Teresa, has been owned by the Vollmer family for over 200 years. To celebrate the bicentennial of the Hacienda, Alberto J. Vollmer embarked on a challenge to elaborate the best crafted rum in the world, and the result was SANTA TERESA 1796. From the Solera method to the bottling system to the hand applied wax seal, every bottle of SANTA TERESA 1796 is unique. A rich, refined and unexpectedly dry rum, SANTA TERESA 1796 features notes of tobacco, leather, dark chocolate and molasses, making it the ideal spirit for those looking to discover new flavors.
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Next Capital Management LLC lessened its position in iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF (NYSEARCA:IVW – Get Rating) by 1.7% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 13,623 shares of the company’s stock after selling 232 shares during the quarter. Next Capital Management LLC’s holdings in iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF were worth $1,041,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of IVW. Pacifica Partners Inc. acquired a new position in shares of iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF during the 1st quarter worth about $30,000. Life Planning Partners Inc purchased a new stake in shares of iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF in the 4th quarter valued at about $36,000. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC purchased a new stake in iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $44,000. Comprehensive Financial Consultants Institutional Inc. purchased a new position in shares of iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF during the 4th quarter worth approximately $47,000. Finally, Capital Investment Counsel Inc acquired a new stake in shares of iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF in the 1st quarter worth approximately $47,000.
iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF Stock Performance
IVW stock opened at $61.92 on Tuesday. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $62.48 and its 200-day simple moving average is $69.91. iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF has a 52-week low of $57.62 and a 52-week high of $85.09.
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Growth DeFi (GRO) traded up 11.7% against the dollar during the 24 hour period ending at 13:00 PM ET on July 19th. Growth DeFi has a market cap of $1.61 million and approximately $12,451.00 worth of Growth DeFi was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. One Growth DeFi coin can currently be purchased for approximately $3.72 or 0.00016043 BTC on major cryptocurrency exchanges. In the last seven days, Growth DeFi has traded 19.2% higher against the dollar.
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Ceana Priest visits Piha Beach to discover family adventures that will entice the troops from hibernation.
Surfers and tourists have been making the pilgrimage to the black-sand shoreline of Auckland's Piha beach since the 1930s. They were a keen bunch back then, considering the only way was on a rough, pothole-ridden horse track.
Today, this laidback coastal community wedged between a sub-tropical temperate rainforest and the unruly Tasman Sea continues to draw the crowds.
Te Piha/Lion Rock cuts a swathe through the shoreline, named after the patterns of waves breaking on the rock, like the prow of a canoe. And, mere minutes from this rugged volcanic remnant are plenty of family-friendly adventures, from headlands circled by soaring ōi/grey-faced petrels to tidal surges splaying into secluded bays.
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Te Piha / Lion Rock
Looming large over the beach, this pointy slab of rock is an eroded 16-million-year-old volcanic neck providing impressive views of this coastal surfing mecca. Don't be put off by the first jagged rocky section; the steps and pathway do get a little smoother, although no less vertical, as the path twists its way up the spine of the outcrop.
You can't climb to the very top, but you can rest on a handy seat from where you can plot your next adventure. The pou/land-marker depicts Ngāti Tangiaro Taua from Te Kawerau a Maki, who loved this spot. The rock was also an important defensive pā, and terraces and pits are visible near the top.
Need to know: Walking only on dirt paths and steep steps. Allow 30 minutes return. Plenty of parking beside Piha Beach. Dogs on leads.
Tasman Lookout Path and the Gap
If there's one walk to do at Piha, this is it. First, tackle the short, steep climb to the Tasman Lookout with its bird's-eye-views of the coastal township before descending through coastal vegetation to a vantage point overlooking The Gap.
Here, incoming waves surge through a narrow opening beside Taitomo Island before splaying on to a secluded bay where you can eyeball nature's power from ground level. Next, peer through the tidal tunnel to watch the rolling surf speckled with wetsuit-clad surfers before strolling back to Piha Beach. At high tide, the last section includes a scramble over rocks.
Need to know: Walking only on dirt paths, sand and steps. Allow 60 min (about 2km) for the loop. The walk starts at the southern end of Piha Beach.
Kitekite Falls Path
Plummeting into a rainforest with regenerating kauri trees, this easy walk ticks off some regional highlights; stunning forest, logging history and a place for kids to dip their toes. The palm-shrouded valley has raised boardwalks protecting kauri roots and plenty of views of the tiered waterfall and the unsuccessful Glen Esk Dam built in the early 1900s. Take a one-minute detour on the Connect Track to see whether you'd be comfortable crossing the stream here, an option on your return. Then there's a final push to the 40m waterfall, where you can relax and picnic beside the rock pool. A 10-minute side track leads to the top of the falls. Either return the way you came or head to the Connect Track.
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Advertise with NZME.Need to know: Walking only on boardwalks, steps and well-graded dirt paths. Optional stream crossing. Allow 1 hour (about 3km) return. Parking at the end of Glenesk Rd. Dogs on leads.
Te Āhua Point | Mercer Bay Path
This historic site perched on a dramatic rocky headland jutting out into the Tasman Sea could jangle some nerves. But, for the brave, stand on the lookout dangling nearly 175m above the shoreline and imagine what life would have been like on this wild, windswept rock.
The first vantage point has views of Te Āhua Point, home to a small pā occupied in the mid-to-late 15th century, while the final lookout takes in the white-peaked Tasman Sea and south to the sprawling wetlands and dunes at Whatipū.
Need to know: Walking only on well-graded paths with some steep sections and steps. Allow 1 hour (about 2km) return. Parking at the end of Log Race Rd, off Te Ahuahu Rd. Dogs on leads.
Marawhara Walk
The lush scenery and toe-dipping stream will entertain kids for a while here, so allow longer than expected for this short walk. The meandering Marawhara Stream leads you through dense nīkau palm forest to a wide shallow pool ideal for kids to spend some time paddling or making rock cairns. It's a particularly idyllic spot with the diluted sunlight filtering through the surrounding trees arching over the swimming hole. Look out for the thriving kawakawa bushes with enormous leaves on your return.
Need to know: Walking only on a well-graded dirt path. Allow 30 minutes return. Parking is on North Piha Rd by Marawhara Stream Bridge. Dogs on leads.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House prepared to vote Tuesday to protect same-sex and interracial marriages, concerned that the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade abortion access could jeopardize other rights criticized by many conservative Americans.
Lawmakers were opening a robust and potentially wrenching debate on the controversial issues in what was partly a political strategy setting up an election-year roll call that will force all House members, Republicans and Democrats, to go on the record with their views. It also reflects the legislative branch pushing back against an aggressive court that appears intent on revisiting apparently settled U.S. laws.
“The extremist right-wing majority on the Supreme Court has put our country down a perilous path,” said Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., in a floor speech setting Tuesday’s process in motion.
“It’s time for our colleagues across the aisle to stand up and be counted. Will they vote to protect these fundamental freedoms? Or will they vote to let states take those freedoms away?”
While the Respect for Marriage Act is expected to pass the House, with a Democratic majority, it is almost certain to stall in the evenly split Senate, where most Republicans would likely join a filibuster to block it. It’s one of several bills, including those enshrining abortion access, that Democrats are proposing to confront the court’s conservative majority. Another bill, guaranteeing access to contraceptive services, is set for a vote later this week.
Polling shows a majority of Americans favor preserving rights to marry whom one wishes, regardless of the person’s sex, gender, race or ethnicity, a long-building shift in modern mores toward inclusion.
A Gallup poll in June showed broad and increasing support for same-sex marriage, with 70% of U.S. adults saying they think such unions should be recognized by law as valid. The poll showed majority support among both Democrats (83%) and Republicans (55%).
Approval of interracial marriage in the U.S. hit a six-decade high at 94% in September, according to Gallup.
Republicans insisted during the Tuesday morning procedural debate that the court was only focused on abortion access in June when it struck down the nearly 50-year-old Roe v. Wade ruling, and they argued that same-sex marriage and other rights are not threatened.
Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., who led the early debate for his party, did not fully address gay marriage specifically but focused instead on the court’s own language to suggest access to contraception and other rights are not in jeopardy.
For Republicans in Congress the Trump-era confirmation of conservative justices to the Supreme Court fulfilled a long-term GOP goal of revisiting many social, environmental and regulatory issues the party has been unable to tackle on its own by passing bills that could be signed into law.
The legislation heading for a Tuesday vote, the Respect for Marriage Act, would ensure that marriages in the U.S. are treated equally. It would repeal a law from the Clinton era that defines marriage as a heterogeneous relationship between a man and a woman. It would also provide legal protections for interracial marriages by prohibiting any state from denying out-of-state marriage licenses and benefits on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity or national origin.
The 1996 law, the Defense of Marriage Act, had basically been sidelined by Obama-era court rulings, including Obergefell v. Hodges, which established the rights of same-sex couples to marry nationwide, a landmark case for gay rights.
But last month, in doing away with the Roe v. Wade constitutional right to an abortion, the conservative court left critics concerned there may be more to come.
In writing for the majority overturning Roe, Justice Samuel Alito argued for a more narrow interpretation of the rights guaranteed to Americans, saying the right to an abortion was not spelled out in the Constitution.
“We therefore hold that the Constitution does not confer a right to abortion,” Alito wrote.
In a concurring opinion, Justice Clarence Thomas went further, saying other rulings similar to Roe, including those around same-sex marriage and the right for couples to use contraception, should be reconsidered.
While Alito insisted in the majority opinion that “this decision concerns the constitutional right to abortion and no other right,” others have taken notice.
Jim Obergefell, the plaintiff in the landmark ruling legalizing same-sex marriage and now running as a Democrat for the Ohio House, said after the court’s ruling on abortion, “When we lose one right that we have relied on and enjoyed, other rights are at risk.” | https://www.wkrn.com/news/politics/ap-politics/house-to-vote-on-same-sex-marriage-push-back-against-court/ | 2022-07-19T18:02:31Z | https://www.wkrn.com/news/politics/ap-politics/house-to-vote-on-same-sex-marriage-push-back-against-court/ | true | 27 |
More than 300 bus drivers based in Wythenshawe and Bolton are due to strike on Wednesday. The strike over pay comes as Unite the union warns staff are struggling with the cost of living - and describe the walk-outs as a 'last resort'.
In total, more than 1,800 Arriva workers are due to walk out of depots in Manchester and Merseyside. Passengers are warned this will impact services. In Greater Manchester, those routes most at risk are between Wythenshawe and the city centre and Bolton and the city centre. In this region, more than 300 drivers are due to be involved.
The Manchester Evening News has asked for more detail on those services affected and we will share this with passengers when we can.
Dave Roberts, regional officer for Unite, told the Manchester Evening News: "During the cost of living crisis, our members, especially those with large families, are trying to keep up with playng bills, over-inflated prices on fuel and they need a pay rise that will help and support dealing with these issues. They are starting to feel the pinch and a good pay rise is vital for them to be able to survive."
He added: "We do know it's going to impact passengers but unfortunately this is a last resort. There's nothing we can do, this is the way we put pressure on Arriva to come back to the table and make an improved offer. We do apologies to the public for causing any dsiruption."
Although Arriva has offered drivers an 8.5 per cent pay rise, Unite the Union and GMB are pushing for the inflation rate of 11.7pc. In Merseyside, a Stagecoach strike was called off last week after the operator conceded to offer an increase in line with RPI.
The action follows three months of negotiations with bosses. The GMB union says some pay offers have been 'self-funded' – meaning workers would have to sacrifice other terms to pay for them. A ballot saw 96pc of union members vote for strike action.
Robbie Marnell, GMB Regional Organiser, said: “No worker should be struggling to cover their bills. But in the face of a cost of living crisis, Arriva needs to get real on its pay offers. Members have had enough after going the extra mile during Covid - working through the dangers of the pandemic - and now getting scant reward.
“The overwhelming strike mandate shows workers' take on the miserly offer clearly. We have our deckchairs ready for the pickets. Hopefully the company will listen and get back around the table with a fair offer.”
The Manchester Evening News has contacted Arriva for comment.
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Britain shattered its record for highest temperature ever registered Tuesday amid a heat wave that has seared swaths of Europe, as the U.K.’s national weather forecaster said such highs are now a fact of life in a country ill-prepared for such extremes.
The typically temperate nation was just the latest to be walloped by unusually hot, dry weather that has triggered wildfires from Portugal to the Balkans and led to hundreds of heat-related deaths. Images of flames racing toward a French beach and Britons sweltering — even at the seaside — have driven home concerns about climate change.
The U.K. Met Office weather agency registered a provisional reading of 40.2 degrees Celsius (104.4 degrees Fahrenheit) at Heathrow Airport in early afternoon — breaking the record set just an hour earlier and with hours of intense sunshine still to go. Before Tuesday, the highest temperature recorded in Britain was 38.7 C (101.7 F), set in 2019.
As the nation watched with a combination of horror and fascination, Met Office chief scientist Stephen Belcher said such temperatures in Britain were “virtually impossible” without human-driven climate change.
He warned that “we could see temperatures like this every three years” without serious action on carbon emissions.
The sweltering weather has disrupted travel, health care and schools. Many homes, small businesses and even public buildings, including hospitals, in Britain don’t have air conditioning, a reflection of how unusual such heat is in the country better known for rain and mild temperatures.
The intense heat since Monday has damaged the runway at London’s Luton airport, forcing it to shut for several hours, and warped a main road in eastern England, leaving it looking like a “skatepark,” police said. Major train stations were shut or near-empty Tuesday, as trains were canceled or ran at low speeds out of concern rails could buckle.
London was faced with what Mayor Sadiq Khan called a “huge surge” in fires because of the heat. The London Fire Brigade listed 10 major blazes it was fighting across the city Tuesday, half of them grass fires.
Sales of fans at one retailer, Asda, increased by 1,300%. Electric fans cooled the traditional mounted troops of the Household Cavalry as they stood guard in central London in heavy ceremonial uniforms. Other guards reduced their duties to stay out of the sun. The capital’s Hyde Park, normally busy with walkers, was eerily quiet — except for the long lines to take a dip in the Serpentine lake.
“I’m going to my office because it is nice and cool,’’ said geologist Tom Elliott, 31, after taking a swim. “I’m cycling around instead of taking the Tube.’’
Ever the stalwart, Queen Elizabeth II carried on working. The 96-year-old monarch held a virtual audience with new U.S. ambassador Jane Hartley from the safety of Windsor Castle.
A huge chunk of England, from London in the south to Manchester and Leeds in the north, remained under the country’s first “red” warning for extreme heat Tuesday, meaning there is danger of death even for healthy people.
Such dangers could be seen in Britain and across Europe. At least six people were reported to have drowned while trying to cool off in rivers, lakes and reservoirs across the U.K. In Spain and neighboring Portugal, nearly 750 heat-related deaths have been reported in the heat wave there.
Climate experts warn that global warming has increased the frequency of extreme weather events, with studies showing that the likelihood of temperatures in the U.K. reaching 40 C (104 F) is now 10 times higher than in the pre-industrial era.
The head of the U.N. weather agency expressed hope that the heat gripping Europe would serve as a “wake-up call” for governments to do more on climate change. Other scientists used the milestone moment to underscore that it was time to act.
“While still rare, 40C is now a reality of British summers,” said Friederike Otto, Senior Lecturer in Climate Science at Imperial College London’s Grantham Institute for Climate Change. “Whether it will become a very common occurrence or remains relatively infrequent is in our hands and is determined by when and at what global mean temperature we reach net zero.”
Drought and heat waves tied to climate change have also made wildfires more common and harder to fight.
In the Gironde region of southwestern France, ferocious wildfires continued to spread through tinder-dry pines forests, frustrating firefighting efforts by more than 2,000 firefighters and water-bombing planes.
Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated from homes and summer vacation spots since the fires broke out July 12, Gironde authorities said.
A smaller third fire broke out late Monday in the Medoc wine region north of Bordeaux, further taxing firefighting resources. Five camping sites went up in flames in the Atlantic coast beach zone where blazes raged around the Arcachon maritime basin famous for its oysters and resorts.
But weather forecasts offered some consolation, with temperatures expected to ease along the Atlantic seaboard Tuesday and the possibility of rains rolling in late in the day.
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Oklahoma City Community College has forgiven almost $4 million in student debt, with the aim of mitigating the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on students and their families, KFOR reported.
The announcement came from OCCC President Dr. Mautra Staley Jones.
OCCC used COVID-19 relief funds for its Fresh Start Initiative, which applies to more than 4,500 students enrolled during any semester between Spring 2020 and Spring 2022 who had an outstanding student account balance at the school.
“The pandemic affected our students and their families in various ways, and we recognize that many are still facing hardships in the aftermath,” Jones said. “OCCC is an institution of new beginnings, and this initiative truly gives our students a fresh start. We hope this clears the way for them to continue their educational journey in the fall.” | https://www.diverseeducation.com/news-roundup/article/15294340/oklahoma-city-community-college-forgives-almost-4-million-in-student-debt | 2022-07-19T18:05:03Z | https://www.diverseeducation.com/news-roundup/article/15294340/oklahoma-city-community-college-forgives-almost-4-million-in-student-debt | true | 1 |
Which rugged smartwatches compare to Apple’s rumored ‘extreme’ Apple Watch?
Apple is rumored to be developing a larger, more-durable version of the Apple Watch. This watch would be made with extreme sports athletes in mind and will likely have the same features as a conventional Apple Watch.
Apple products are usually top-of-the-line regarding quality and user experience, but they’re often expensive. Luckily, there are several watches worth checking out if you’re looking for a budget alternative or don’t want to wait for the rugged new Apple Watch.
Everything you need to know about the rumored Apple Watch
Larger screen
Apple Watches are known for crystal-clear displays. Still, the compact screens can’t display as many fitness metrics as some would like. The rumored Apple Watch is expected to have a 2-inch screen, nearly 18% larger than the biggest screen currently available.
Enhanced durability
Most Apple Watches are made with aluminum. The material is sturdy enough for the average user but isn’t ideal for taking on mud, rocks and other outdoor debris. Apple’s newest watch will likely feature a stainless-steel or titanium construction like the Apple Watch Series 7.
Many believe the screen will feature enhanced shatter resistance, making it ideal for standing up to falls and bumps.
Longer battery life
Most Apple Watches last 18 hours on a single charge. The rumored watch will likely have a longer battery life, making it ideal for scenarios where you aren’t near an outlet for extended periods.
Apple Watch FAQ
Which is better, a Fitbit or an Apple Watch?
A. Fitbits generally have more-impressive battery life and a smaller watch face, making them ideal for those looking for a compact watch. Still, Apple Watches have more features, a brighter screen and more durable construction.
Can you check your oxygen level on your Apple Watch?
A. The Apple Watch health app allows you to track your blood oxygen level. To use this feature, you have to be 18 years or older. It takes around 15 seconds, and the band needs to be snug for an accurate blood-oxygen reading.
Best alternatives to the new Apple Watch
Best budget rugged smartwatch
What you need to know: This rugged watch is ideal for travel, hiking and extreme sports.
What you’ll love: It’s significantly cheaper than an Apple Watch. It features military-grade durability and can pair with your smartphone for text alerts. The battery lasts up to 14 days on a single charge.
What you should consider: The screen is monochromatic.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
What you need to know: This straightforward smartwatch has a range of fitness trackers and GPS fall detection.
What you’ll love: It is durable and waterproof. It tracks common exercises automatically. It’s available in a range of colors.
What you should consider: The battery doesn’t last as long as other Samsung smartwatches.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Casio G-Shock Men’s Bluetooth Digital Watch
What you need to know: This may not have all the bells and whistles of a traditional smartwatch, but it has numerous smart features and a durable design.
What you’ll love: It has step tracking and other fitness-centric features. It is compatible with a smartphone app that unlocks new features. It is incredibly comfortable.
What you should consider: Aside from the smartphone app, it feels more like a digital watch than a smartwatch.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
What you need to know: This Fitbit helps track your rest and wellness in addition to general fitness.
What you’ll love: It is waterproof up to 50 meters. It tracks your body’s response to stress. This watch includes a six-month free trial for Fitbit’s premium membership.
What you should consider: It isn’t as durable as other rugged smartwatches.
Where to buy: Amazon and Kohl’s
What you need to know: This watch has numerous built-in fitness features, including yoga and strength-training apps.
What you’ll love: The battery life lasts up to seven days. The durable gorilla-glass display is easy to read. It has contactless-payment features.
What you should consider: There are some longevity issues, as many reported the watch malfunctioning in the first year.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
What you need to know: This feature-packed watch is affordable and durable.
What you’ll love: The watch face can stand up to bumps and falls without scratching. Although there is a bit of a learning curve, it has numerous helpful features. It is lightweight but durable.
What you should consider: There are numerous reports of connectivity issues.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Best high-end rugged smartwatch
Apple Watch Series 7 With Stainless-Steel Case
What you need to know: The Series 7 is the most durable Apple Watch on the market.
What you’ll love: The Series 7 has a larger screen than other Apple Watches. It has countless health-and-fitness apps and features.
What you should consider: It is expensive compared to other smartwatches.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
What you need to know: It has pace monitoring, sleep tracking, heart-rate monitoring and numerous other fitness features.
What you’ll love: It includes 2,000 topographical maps and ski-resort maps. The battery lasts up to 14 days on a single charge. You can use it for contactless payments. It features a golf app that is excellent for determining distance.
What you should consider: It doesn’t have a touchscreen.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
What you need to know: This military-grade smartwatch features a small solar panel that extends its battery life.
What you’ll love: It can last up to 21 days on a single charge. Its heart-rate tracking feature can tell you your resting heart rate while you sleep. It features topographical maps and a stealth mode that disables wireless connectivity.
What you should consider: Some felt the features didn’t justify the cost.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Sports News Roundup: Williams ready to run both cars with upgrades; Trump tells golfers to 'take the money' and join LIV Golf and more
The defending champion attacked twice on the ascent to the Port de Lers (11.4km at 7%) and once in the descent but yellow jersey holder Vingegaard shadowed him to retain his lead of two minutes and 22 seconds. Cricket-Lord's relaxes dress code for Pavilion as heat rises Lord's relaxed its strict Pavilion dress code on Tuesday with members not required to wear jackets as temperatures soared into the mid 30s Celsius for the start of the County Championship game between Middlesex and Sussex.
Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.
Games-Hangzhou Asian Games to begin on Sept. 23 next year
The Hangzhou Asian Games, which could not be hosted this year because of COVID-19, will be held from Sept. 23 to Oct. 8 2023, the governing Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) said on Tuesday. The 19th edition of the multi-sports Games, second in size only to the Summer Olympics, was scheduled to take place from Sept. 10-25 in the capital of Zhejiang province, some 175 kilometres southwest of China's financial centre Shanghai.
Motor racing-Williams ready to run both cars with upgrades
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Golf-Trump tells golfers to 'take the money' and join LIV Golf
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has urged players to "take the money" and join the LIV Golf Invitational Series, suggesting that those who remain loyal to the PGA Tour will ultimately pay a bigger price for staying put. Trump, whose Bedminster course in New Jersey will host the next LIV event from July 29-31, feels any golfers who do not take advantage of the money being offered to players to make the switch will lose out.
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Cycling-Vingegaard shadows Pogacar to stay in control on the Tour de France
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Cricket-Lord's relaxes dress code for Pavilion as heat rises
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* Missiles, shells hit various Ukrainian regions
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KYIV, July 19 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin
met Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on
Tuesday, stressing closer ties in the face of Western pressure
over the war in Ukraine, where Russian forces struck more
targets across the country.
During his Iran visit Putin will also meet Turkish President
Tayyip Erdogan to discuss a deal that would resume Ukraine's
Black Sea grain exports - now blockaded by Russia - as well as
peace in Syria. It was Putin's first face-to-face meeting with a
NATO leader since Russian troops invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24.
In Moscow, former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev said
that any peace in Ukraine would be the way Moscow wanted it.
"Russia will achieve all its goals. There will be peace - on
our terms," said Medvedev, who is now deputy head of the
Kremlin's Security Council.
The Kremlin has said there is no time limit to a conflict it
calls a "special military operation" to ensure its own security.
Ukraine and the West condemn it as an unprovoked aggressive war
meant to grab territory and erase the identity of a nation that
was under Moscow's thumb in the former Soviet Union until 1991.
More than two weeks have passed since Russia's last major
territorial gain - capturing the eastern Ukrainian city of
Lysychansk. Ukraine's General Army Staff said on Tuesday that
Moscow's forces were busy shoring up their positions in recently
seized territory and mounting limited but unsuccessful ground
assaults in numerous different locations.
Britain's ministry of defence, which supports Kyiv, said on
Thursday it believed Russian forces were unable to advance
swiftly due to personnel shortages.
Russia is facing a resources dilemma, it said, having to
decide how much military hardware and personnel to commit to
achieving its stated objective of seizing full control of
Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region and how much to deploy to
southern Ukraine to contend with a Ukrainian counter-attack.
But in a now familiar pattern, Russian missiles on Tuesday
slammed into targets across Ukraine. At least one person was
killed in a missile strike on the centre of the eastern city of
Kramatorsk, the regional governor said.
Buildings in a town in the Kharkiv region were also hit,
with footage showing piles of rubble being cleared by
excavators.
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Putin's trip to Tehran was a pointed message to the West
about Russian plans to forge closer strategic ties with Iran,
China and India to help offset Western sanctions imposed over
the invasion.
"The contact with Khamenei is very important," Yuri Ushakov,
Putin's foreign policy adviser, told reporters in Moscow. "On
most issues, our positions are close or identical."
Putin's bilateral talks with Erdogan will focus on a plan to
get Ukrainian grain exports moving again, unblocking supplies
that are vital to feed millions of people in Africa, the Middle
East and elsewhere.
Russia, Ukraine, Turkey and the United Nations are expected
to sign a deal later this week aimed at resuming the shipping of
grain from Ukraine across the Black Sea.
'WE WILL NOT GIVE UP'
Footage from Ukraine's Odesa region showed badly damaged
buildings smouldering from Russian barrages.
Oleksii Matsulevych, a spokesman for the regional
administration, said on Telegram the Russian strike had injured
at least four people, burned houses to the ground, and set other
homes on fire.
Andriy Yermak, head of Ukraine's presidential office, wrote
on Twitter that the houses had been struck by seven Russian
Kalibr cruise missiles.
"A terrorist state is longing to defeat those (who are)
fearless with fear," he said. "We will neither break nor give
up."
Russia's defence ministry said its forces had destroyed
ammunition depots in the area that were storing weapons supplied
to Kyiv by the United States and European countries.
Reuters could not immediately verify that assertion.
Russia says it does not deliberately target civilians or
civilian infrastructure and only uses precision weapons to
degrade Ukraine's military.
Kyiv says the ruins of numerous residential buildings hit by
Russian forces across Ukraine belie Moscow's narrative.
After failing to capture the capital Kyiv at the start of
the war, Russia switched tactics and began to rely on
devastating long-range artillery and air strikes to try to
cement and extend its control of Ukraine's south and east.
Kyiv is hoping the war is at a turning point and that Moscow
has exhausted its offensive capabilities after seizing a few
small cities in the east, while Ukraine now fields long-range
Western weapons that can strike behind Russian lines.
Kyiv cites a string of successful strikes on 30 Russian
logistics and ammunition hubs, which it says are crippling
Russia's artillery-dominated forces that need to transport
thousands of shells to the front each day.
In the south, Ukraine has said it is preparing a
counter-attack to recapture the biggest swath of territory taken
since the invasion.
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Nigeria to Pursue $3.5 Billion Civil Claim Against Eni And Shell
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,(Bloomberg) -- Nigeria will continue its $3.5 billion civil claim against Shell Plc and Eni SpA after Italian prosecutors dropped criminal proceedings against the companies, a lawyer representing Africa’s largest crude producer said.
The West African country, which joined the case as a civil party in 2018, still plans to appeal the March 2021 ruling by a court in Milan acquitting the energy giants and several of their current and former executives of corruption charges, Olabode Johnson, a lawyer for the Nigerian government, said by phone.
Prosecutors, who said on Tuesday they would not challenge the decision, had alleged executives involved in the 2011 deal to acquire an offshore oil permit knew that much of the $1.1 billion paid into an escrow account controlled by the Nigerian government would be disbursed as bribes.
Shell welcomed the prosecution’s decision. “We have always maintained that the 2011 settlement was legal and were pleased that the court found, in 2021, there was no case to answer for Shell or its former employees,” a spokeswoman for the company said. Eni didn’t respond to a request for comment.
Nigeria seeks compensation of $3.5 billion because it’s the true value of the license purchased by Shell and Eni, Johnson said.
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(CNN)Russia's highest ranked female tennis player came out as gay in an interview, while addressing rising homophobic attitudes in the country.
Daria Kasatkina, currently ranked No. 12 in the world, told a Russian blogger that she is in a relationship with a woman, figure skater Natalia Zabiiako. Kasatkina posted photos of the two together on social media following the interview.
Kasatkina spoke out against the situation in Russia, saying that she will never be able to hold hands with her girlfriend in her home country, where she is not currently based.
"This notion of someone wanting to be gay or becoming one is ridiculous. I think there is nothing easier in this world than being straight," she said. "Seriously, if there is a choice, no one would choose being gay. Why make your life harder, especially in Russia? What's the point?"
Though same-sex relationships were decriminalized in Russia in 1993, the tides have shifted in recent years. In 2013, the country passed a "gay propaganda" law, which has been used to target the LGTBQ community, according to The Council for Global Equality.
The ILGA-Europe, an organization working for LGBTQ rights in Europe, ranks Russia as one of the worst countries in Europe for LGBTQ people, above only Azerbaijan and Turkey.
"Living in the closet is impossible. It is too hard, it is pointless," Kasatkina said. "Living in peace with yourself is the only thing that matters."
More athletes around the world are choosing to come out publicly. Last year's Tokyo Olympics featured more out LGBTQ athletes -- at least 186 -- than any previous games.
But even with increased visibility, many LGBTQ people around the world continue to face persecution. In the US, state lawmakers have introduced at least 162 bills targeting LGBTQ Americans in the first half of 2022 -- a record year for such legislation. | https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/19/world/daria-kasatkina-russia-gay-cec/index.html | 2022-07-19T18:16:34Z | https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/19/world/daria-kasatkina-russia-gay-cec/index.html | false | 10 |
More Snyder Cut drama as Rolling Stone issues receipts to Ray Fisher
Zack Snyder’s Justice League is proving to be the film that just won’t stop generating drama, despite the bulk of it being filmed more than half a decade ago, with the latest example being a major publication’s rebuttal to one of the actors in the film who took issue with an article they published about the movie.
We Got This Covered previously reported that Ray Fisher, who played Cyborg in the 2021 film released on HBO Max, made a Twitter post Tuesday claiming he was never contacted by Rolling Stone about an article they published about Zack Snyder’s Justice League, despite the article saying “Ray Fisher declined comment to Rolling Stone.”
Now, Noah Shachtman, the blue-checkmark-verified editor-in-chief of Rolling Stone, has made a response to Fisher, sharing a screenshot of what he called “one of several emails [Rolling Stone] sent to [Ray Fisher’s] reps.”
In the email, the article’s author, Tatiana Siegel, appears to have reached out multiple times to a recipient whose email is blocked out in the screengrab.
“Checking in one last time since 5 PM deadline passed. This story is posting tonight. If I don’t get something back from you soon, I will have to say Fisher declined comment. Let me know. Thanks,” the email reads.
In a previously sent email within that same screengrab, Siegel appears to ask Fisher’s reps, based on reports from “sources,” whether he “worked in tandem with Zack Snyder to weaponize the SnyderCut fandom” in order for Fisher to “get what he wanted from Warner Bros.”
The screengrab and tweet by Shachtman was in response to Fisher calling the Rolling Stone article “rumor-mill reporting” that was “offensive, dangerous, and willfully evasive of fact” based on the fact that the actor claimed the publication never reached out to him.
The crux of the Rolling Stone article, which you can read here, centered around how a WarnerMedia report found that 13 percent of Twitter accounts advocating to #ReleaseTheSnyderCut were found to be bots and that Snyder made threats to utilize his fanbase to drag executives on social media if they did not agree to remove two producers’ names from the credits of Zack Snyder’s Justice League.
Fisher has previously been vocal about allegations of abusive behavior from Joss Whedon, the director who helmed reshoots and released his own version of Justice League back in 2017, a claim that has been backed up by Justice League co-star and Wonder Woman actor Gal Gadot. Fisher also claimed Whedon’s behavior was partially enabled by the higher-ups at Warner Bros. at the time. | https://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/more-snyder-cut-drama-as-rolling-stone-issues-receipts-to-ray-fisher/ | 2022-07-19T18:18:11Z | https://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/more-snyder-cut-drama-as-rolling-stone-issues-receipts-to-ray-fisher/ | false | 1 |
Thomas helps short-handed Sun beat Liberty 82-63
Brionna Jones tied a season-high with 21 points, Alyssa Thomas added 18 points, 13 rebounds, five assists and a season-high six steals and the short-handed Connecticut Sun beat the New York Liberty 82-63 on Tuesday.
Connecticut (17-9) was without Jonquel Jones, averaging a team-high 15.1 points and nine rebounds, due to health and safety protocols. The Sun’s defense rallied without her by holding the Liberty to 36.4% shooting with 18 turnovers.
Dijonai Carrington scored a career-high 18 points, in just 18 minutes, and Natisha Hiedeman added 10 points for Connecticut. Brionna Jones scored 14 of her points in the first half and Thomas secured her eighth double-double this season.
Connecticut pulled away in the fourth quarter with a 27-5 run for an 80-57 lead. The Liberty scored just 13 points in the final 10 minutes.
Sabrina Ionescu scored 13 points on 6-of-18 shooting and Stefanie Dolson added 12 points for New York (9-16), which had allowed 100-plus points in its last two games. The Liberty made all six free-throw attempts while the Sun went 17 for 24.
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At 2:15 p.m. ET, former President Trump aide Steve Bannon's trial proceedings resumed.
The jurors are being escorted into the courtroom for the swearing in.
By Aditi Sangal, Mike Hayes, JiMin Lee, Elise Hammond, Maureen Chowdhury, Meg Wagner and Melissa Macaya, CNN
From CNN's Tierney Sneed
At 2:15 p.m. ET, former President Trump aide Steve Bannon's trial proceedings resumed.
The jurors are being escorted into the courtroom for the swearing in.
From CNN's Katelyn Polantz
Steve Bannon's trial on contempt of Congress charges now has a jury.
Fourteen jurors — 9 men and 5 women — will be sworn in shortly at the federal district courthouse in Washington, DC, now.
The jury includes a State Department employee, an art salesman, a NASA contractor, a doctor, an architect and a handful of DC government employees.
Some of the jurors have extensive previous experience serving on juries, according to their statements in court yesterday.
The jury has 14 people because two alternates are in the pool, and won't be disclosed publicly until deliberations.
From CNN's Tierney Sneed
The proceedings are now moving on to the final phase of jury selection, in which the potential pool of 22 will be whittled down to 12 jurors and two alternates.
The parties were able to agree to a plan that will allow them to move on from the evidence dispute that dominated the morning.
Former President Trump aide Steve Bannon's trial proceedings have resumed following a lunchtime recess.
US District Judge Carl Nichols had called a recess until at least 1 p.m. ET, with the instruction that the parties figure out certain things about what they intend to present to the jury.
Here's a look at artist Bill Hennessy's sketch from Tuesday's federal court proceedings during former Trump aide Steve Bannon's trial on charges of contempt of Congress.
There are no cameras allowed in the federal courtroom in Washington, DC, but the artist's sketch provides a glimpse of the events unfolding inside.
The sketch shows Bannon's defense attorney David Schoen and prosecutor Amanda Vaughn speaking before US District Judge Carl Nichols as Bannon sits behind them.
The judge called a recess until at least 1 p.m. ET, with the instruction that the parties figure out certain things about what they intend to present to the jury.
Here are zoomed in versions of the sketch:
From CNN's Tierney Sneed
Prior to going on recess, Judge Carl Nichols appeared inclined to rule that the October 2021 communications between the committee and Steve Bannon could be admitted at trial, but only if the portions of the letters discussing privilege are redacted.
“Those portion of the letters that discuss privilege aren’t to me plainly relevant right now,” Nichols said, noting that Mr. Bannon has not signaled an intention to argue that the return dates were in flux because there were ongoing discussions about privilege.
"The government should redact from the letters that it intends to introduce to its witnesses today any discussion of privilege altogether,” Nichols said.
He went on to lay out the specific portions of the letters that would need to be redacted, with prosecutor Amanda Vaughn also weighing in. As the redactions were being discussed, Bannon's attorney, Evan Corcoran, interjected to say that he was concerned about "redactions on the fly." Bannon’s team suggested that they had not yet settled on what they would proffer about why Bannon thought the return dates of the subpoenas were flexible.
What happens next: Judge Nichols wants the Bannon team to tell him by 1 p.m. ET what Bannon would argue on that point and whether Bannon could argue that discussions about executive privilege were one of the reasons he believed that the subpoena deadlines were still in flux. If Bannon was to make that argument, Nichols said, the October letters would likely be admissible in their entirety.
From CNN's Tierney Sneed
Judge Carl Nichols said it was possible that there could be a "modest" delay in the trial, as the parties continue to hash out a disagreement about certain evidence.
“I’m not foreclosing the possibility of delaying the trial by a day just to make sure we get our ducks in a row," Nichols said Tuesday.
The judge called a recess until 1 p.m. ET, with the instruction that the parties figure out certain things about what they intend to present to the jury.
Proceedings in Steve Bannon's case have started after a short break.
The judge gaveled in at 10:35 a.m. ET.
From CNN's Tierney Sneed
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Biden signs executive order aiming to punish captors of Americans held abroad
WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at increasing the flow of information to families of Americans detained abroad and at imposing sanctions on the criminals, terrorists or government officials who hold them captive.
It is unclear if the new order will result in bringing home more Americans jailed in foreign countries, but senior Biden administration officials who previewed the action to reporters said they regard it as an important way to raise the cost of hostage-taking and to punish captors.
The executive order is being announced as the administration faces criticism from some families over a perceived lack of creativity and aggressiveness in getting their loved ones home. It also comes as the ongoing detention in Russia of WNBA star Brittney Griner has brought increased attention to the population of Americans who are jailed abroad and designated by the U.S. as wrongfully detained.
MORE: Brittney Griner: Character witnesses testify in support of jailed WNBA star
The action relies on a section of the Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act — named after a retired FBI agent who vanished in Iran 15 years ago and is now presumed dead — that authorizes the president to impose sanctions, including visa revocations, on people believed to be involved in the wrongful detention of Americans.
Brittney Griner’s appeal to President Joe Biden in a handwritten letter continued to garner reaction Tuesday after the WNBA All-Star acknowledged she feared never returning home and asked Biden not " forget about me and the other American Detainees."
In this case, officials said, that could apply to government officials or to criminals or terrorists unaffiliated with a government. Since sanctions may not always help facilitate a jailed American’s release — Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, for instance, has proceeded despite a wave of economic sanctions from Western allies — such punishment is expected to be used judiciously, according to one official who briefed reporters on the condition of anonymity under ground rules set by the administration.
Another element of the order will direct federal agencies to do better at sharing information and intelligence with families of detainees about the latest status of their case and efforts to get their loved one home.
In addition, the State Department is adding a new risk indicator to its country-specific travel advisories to warn travelers about nations where there’s believed to be an elevated risk of detention.
MORE: Brittney Griner: State Department pushing to see basketball star as she remains detained in Russia
The department already uses foreign travel risk indicators for categories including crime, health and kidnapping. Officials said the new risk indicator, marked as "D" for detention, will be applied at least initially to the following countries: Burma, China, Iran, North Korea, Russia and Venezuela.
Relatives of jailed Americans are gathering in Washington, D.C., this week for the unveiling of a mural to honor the detainees. Administration officials would not say whether Biden would meet with the families.
Jonathan Franks, a spokesman for the Bring Our Families Home Campaign, a group that advocates for the interests of hostages and detainees, said in a statement that the "families continue to await a reply to their requests for meetings with President Biden."
Franks said that rather than engaging with the families in a meaningful way, "the White House is taking executive action to direct itself to follow existing law."
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EUGENE, Ore. (AP)The best triple jumper on the planet is now a three-time world champion. And even though there was no new record to go with her victory, Yulimar Rojas was grateful that at least she had fans on hand to watch her perform.
The Venezuelan star captured her third straight title Monday, winning the final with a jump of 15.47 meters (50 feet, 9 inches). That was 27 centimeters (10 1/2 inches) away from her world record but still good enough to romp to a 58-centimeter (1 foot, 10 3/4 inch) victory over Shanieka Ricketts of Jamaica.
”I wanted a longer jump,” Rojas said. ”But I am happy to return to this beautiful stadium, to see the crowd. I have had great feelings.”
The 26-year-old faced uncertainty in the run-up to worlds. After missing a meet last month in Madrid due to an injury to her left leg, she hadn’t been seen or heard from.
She let her jumping do the talking at Hayward Stadium, a track and field hotbed where fans clapped in rhythm before all six of her jumps.
”I come from a short preparation,” she said. ”I overcame time, injury, whatever stood in the way of achieving this, and I think this is a reward for perseverance, will and belief that this was possible.”
The jumper born in a humble home in the small town of Pozuelos facing the Caribbean added this world title to those from worlds in 2017 and 2019.
She surpassed the two golds won by Colombian Caterine Ibarguen, her predecessor on the world throne of the triple jump.
Rojas took command of the contest on her second jump, the winning 15.47, and didn’t fall behind again.
After that, the goal was trying to better her record of 15.74 (51 feet, 7} inches) set in Belgrade in March at indoor world championships. That jump beat her previous record of 15.67 (51 feet, 5 inches), set in a nearly empty stadium in Tokyo at the Olympics last summer.
As the crowd revved up for her last jump, Rojas took off. When she landed, it was clear the record was out of the picture, but she let out a yelp heard across the stadium. Despite not breaking the mark, the night was over. The win was hers.
”It’s been a nice day,” she said. ”I am not going to tell you that it has been one of my best days because it has not been that way. But I have left good numbers.”
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Women’s Aid has confirmed it is in talks with ITV after viewers of Love Island expressed concern over “misogyny and controlling behaviour” demonstrated by some of the show’s male contestants.
The hit ITV2 dating show has been airing six nights a week since the launch of its eighth series in June.
The domestic abuse charity Women’s Aid recently revealed it is being tagged in “a stream of Twitter posts” by Love Island viewers who are worried about the way female islanders are being treated by some of their male partners.
After receiving information about the broadcaster’s inclusion training for the show, the charity said it has discovered that “specific information on abusive relationships and an understanding of controlling behaviour in relationships” appears to be missing from the guidelines.
Viewers of the show have taken to social media to express specific concerns about the behaviour of 23-year-old islander Luca Bish, who repeatedly accused his partner Gemma Owen of “flirting” with fellow islander Billy Brown, despite Owen, 19, insisting she had no interest in Brown, 23.
Dami Hope has also received criticism for his treatment of Summer Botwe, who he slammed as “fake” after sharing a three-way kiss with her and another islander during the Casa Amor element of the show – where the original islanders were separated into male and female villas and introduced to new “bombshell” contestants.
In a statement, the charity’s head of communications and media relations Teresa Parker, said: “At Women’s Aid, we are being tagged into a stream of Twitter posts, with viewers of Love Island highlighting the misogyny and controlling behaviour being shown on screen.
“This is clearly more than talking about any individual contestants, and a programme based around the formation of romantic relationships must have guidelines on what behaviour is acceptable and unacceptable in those relationships.
“We are talking to ITV, and they have shared with us information on their inclusion training, but what appears to be missing is specific information on abusive relationships and an understanding of controlling behaviour in relationships.
“It is vital that producers know when to intervene and challenge unacceptable behaviour. Women’s Aid has offered to help, and we want to assure people tagging us into posts that we are in conversation with ITV and the Love Island producers about what we can do moving forward to help address this.
“We have a new campaign called ‘Come Together to End Domestic Abuse’ about the role everyone has to play in ending abuse. ITV can play an important role here, by dealing with something that is clearly an ongoing issue for the show, and at Women’s Aid we want to help where we can.
“Thank you to viewers who are raising concerns with us, and be assured that we are listening and speaking to the team at Love Island about the issues raised.”
Domestic abuse charity Refuge also expressed concerns via Twitter, writing: “Refuge is increasingly concerned about the misogynistic and abusive behaviours being displayed in this year’s series of #LoveIsland,” before adding a statement from the charity’s CEO Ruth Davison.
In response to the criticism from viewers, a statement from ITV said: “We cannot stress highly enough how seriously we treat the emotional well-being of all of our islanders.
“Welfare is always our greatest concern, and we have dedicated welfare producers and psychological support on hand at all times, who monitor and regularly speak to all of the islanders in private and off camera.
“Ahead of this series, contributors on the show were offered video training and guidance covering inclusive language around disability, sexuality, race and ethnicity, behaviours and microaggressions.
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'Tis the spooky season!
First up on your list: Plan the ultimate Halloween party. Set the mood by crafting the perfect party playlist with a mix of new releases and old favorites. Not all Halloween songs are necessarily family-friendly, so be sure to sprinkle in a few kids’ Halloween songs with age-appropriate lyrics and themes.
Much like picking out a Halloween movie for kids, it's best to choose songs that lean into the fun that the holiday brings, rather than the frights. That way toddlers, kids and teens can happily sing along on your drive to the pumpkin patch, apple orchard or one of the many Halloween activities on your calendar.
With so many songs to choose from, you could easily spend hours listening to music. And while it's fun and all, you have plenty of other things to do like crafting your kid's Halloween costume or making a Halloween dessert for party-goers.
To save you time and trouble, we’ve put together a list of the best kids’ Halloween songs, ranging from Disney standouts to throwback tunes that adults will recognize. They're sure to be a hit. (Sorry in advance.)
“This is Halloween” by The Citizens of Halloween
This crowdpleaser from the 1993 film, “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” is essential on every Halloween playlist — for kids or adults. Even though the lyrics are slightly spooky (“Trick or treat till the neighbors die of right”), it’s all in good fun.
"The Purple People Eater" by Sheb Wooley
Although Sheb Wooley never intended this novelty song to become a Halloween classic, this catchy tune about "the one-eyed, one-horned, flying, purple people eater" still deserves a spot on the list.
"Witch Doctor" by Alvin and the Chipmunks
"Ooh, eeh, ooh, ah, aah, ting, tang, walla, walla, bing bang!" Try repeating that one a few times fast. Follow Alvin and the Chipmunks' lead in this infectious cover of the 1958 tune about seeking the help of a witch doctor to cure a bad case of love.
“Heffalumps and Woozles” by The Disney Studio Chorus
Who knew Winnie the Pooh could be so spooky? This catchy song from the 1977 animated feature, “The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh," is a little dark, but kids will love it ... even if it gives parents nightmares.
“Grim Grinning Ghosts” by The Melomen
If you've been on the Haunted Mansion ride at Disney theme parks, then you know this one. "Grin Grinning Ghosts" kicks off with a spooky narration by a “ghost host" before launching into a frenetic sing-along. All the ghouls join in before this one's over.
“The Blob” by The Five Blobs
Once upon a time there was a horror movie in the 1950s about a giant, gelatinous blob that killed people by oozing them to death. Though the movie's probably too scary for kids, its theme song certainly isn’t. Recorded by The Five Blobs (how fitting), “The Blob” is as silly as it gets.
"Friends on the Other Side” by Randy Newman
From the 2009 Disney film “The Princess and the Frog,” Randy Newman’s “Friends on the Other Side” is a ragtime-y song about voodoo, magic and all things supernatural. Even though it's mildly sinister, it's not too scary.
"Ghostbusters" by Ray Parker, Jr.
It’s not officially Halloween until you’ve heard “Ghostbusters” at least once. And chances are good you’ll hear it a lot more than that before Halloween is all said and done. One of the most popular Halloween songs of all time, it’s a perennial favorite of kids and adults alike.
"Spooky, Scary Skeletons" by Andrew Gold
Spooky, scary skeletons send shivers down our spine — and so will this trippy tune. Once you've heard this Andrew Gold classic, you won't be able to get it out of your head. Don’t say we didn't warn you.
"Monster Mash" by Bobby "Boris" Pickett
“Monster Mash” has been the "hit of the land" for decades, making it one of the most popular Halloween songs of all time. We’re not sure exactly what the monster mash is (outside of being a graveyard smash), but either way we’re totally down for it.
"Running Up That Hill" by Kate Bush
Even though “Stranger Things” isn't age-appropriate for little ones, this Kate Bush song from season 4 is everywhere right now. Older kids and teens who have seen the show will know every word.
“The Spooky Bus” by Pinkfong
Set to the theme of “Wheels on the Bus,” this toddler-friendly song swaps out the regular lyrics and replaces them with ghosts and witches. No scares here, except for parents who may not want to listen to it on repeat.
"Hedwig's Theme" by John Williams
Whether they’re a Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw or Hufflepuff, press play on “Hedwig’s Theme" and let your kids pretend they're partying at Hogwarts with Harry and friends.
"I Put a Spell on You" by Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy
Salem’s cursed witches will be back this Halloween with a sequel to the 1993 film “Hocus Pocus.” No matter what spells the Sanderson Sisters have conjured up for the next installment, relive the magic of the original by listening to their lively version of “I Put a Spell on You.”
"Under My Bed" by Recess Monkey
Recorded by a trio of former school teachers, “Under My Bed” is a jaunty little song about every child’s nightmare: a monster hiding under the bed. Luckily, it’s just a lonely monster looking to make friends.
"Thriller" by Michael Jackson
With ghouls and monsters crawling out of their tombs to seal your doom (and terrorize your neighborhood while they're at it), Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” video isn’t for the faint of heart. That said, the song is totally family-friendly and a staple on any Halloween playlist.
Epic Disney Villains Medley by Peter Hollens feat. Whitney Avalon
Take the best Disney villain songs of all time, put them together in an a cappella mashup and you get this epic song. Here, beloved villain ditties from “The Little Mermaid” to “Beauty and the Beast" come together in a five-minute medley that kids will adore.
"Jump in the Line" by Harry Belafonte
If you’ve seen “Beetlejuice” you’ll remember Harry Belafonte’s “Jump in the Line” as the song Lydia Deetz dances to at the end of the movie. Sure, it’s not a Halloween song per se, but through the years it’s been embraced as one and its spirited calypso beat makes for a great Halloween singalong.
“Halloween is Almost Here” by Pinkfong
If your little ones are counting down to the big day (Halloween!), then this earworm is just right for them. Adults and older kids probably won’t be able to listen to it more than once or twice, but that’s totally OK since this song is intended for younger kids and tots.
"Jack's Lament" by Danny Elfman
Jack Skellington longs to be something more than just the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town. Before he finds something more fulfilling, he sings “Jack’s Lament,” an enchanting, dissonant song that kids and adults both love.
"Somebody's Watching Me" by Rockwell
Back in the ‘80s, this song about being seriously paranoid received a ton of airplay on the radio — before, during and after Halloween. Perhaps, it's because of Michael Jackson's guest appearance.
"Disney Halloween Medley" by Jon Cozart Voctave
Hear "Grim Grinning Ghosts" and "This is Halloween" in a whole new way. This a cappella medley wraps up with an eerie invitation to hurry back. Yikes!
"Something Wicked This Way Comes" by John Williams
Something wicked this way comes in John Williams' choral piece from the “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” soundtrack. It’s short, but spooky and features the oft-repeated phrase from William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth": "double, double toil and trouble."
"Spooky" by the Classics IV
Neither a kid’s song nor a Halloween tune, “Spooky” by the Classics IV still manages to strike the right tone. And a marriage proposal on Halloween? There's nothing cuter.
"The Addams Family" by Vic Mizzy
"The Addams Family" theme song is creepy, kooky and altogether ooky, which is exactly why we love it. Add this one to your kids’ Halloween playlist and everyone will be snapping their fingers in unison.
"Epic Halloween Medley" by Peter Hollens
This a cappella medley, featuring "Ghostbusters," "The Monster Mash" and Evanescence’s “Bring Me to Life” leaves no gravestone unturned.
"Halloween Spooks" by Lambert, Hendricks & Ross
Lambert, Hendricks & Ross find a way to jazz up the spooks of the season in this throwback tune. Ask kids to mimic the Halloween noises — or if that's too challenging, to freestyle their own.
"Guess Who?" by Pinkfong
Halloween can be a scary time for little monsters, but this song by Pinkfong will help take the edge off by introducing them to friendly, non-threatening witches, ghosts, skeletons and monsters.
"Day O (Banana Boat Song)" by Harry Belafonte
Fans of “Beetlejuice” are sure to remember the iconic dinner party scene in which the guests become possessed and perform a haunted (and hilarious) dance to the song “Day O (The Banana Boat Song).” The Harry Belafonte tune has become Halloween standard in the years since the movie’s release.
"Clap for the Wolfman" by The Guess Who
“Clap for the Wolfman” sounds like it was written about werewolves, but it’s actually about a disc jockey nicknamed “Wolfman Jack." The song, however, is totally on-theme and its catchy lyrics guarantee it’ll be a family favorite.
"I Want Candy" by Bow Wow Wow
This song isn’t about Halloween or even dogs for that matter. But it is all about candy and kids will love it for that very reason.
"Scooby-Doo Theme Song" by George A. Robertson Jr.
Jinkies! Shaggy, Scooby and the rest of the gang are as popular today as they were in the '60s. Two versions of the song were recorded for the TV show: one performed by Larry Marks for season 1, and this e. The band Simple Plan also covered the Scooby-Doo theme song in 2002.
"Spooks" by Louis Armstrong
Though "Spooks” was recorded back in 1954, it still holds up today as a snazzy Halloween song for all ages. It starts off with a creaky door and screams, but kids will forget all about it once Louis' voice comes in.
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Certification comes amid rapid growth for Neighborly Software, as it continues to expand its market leading platform for Housing, Economic, & Community Development programs.
ATLANTA, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Neighborly Software, the provider of the industry's most comprehensive platform for Housing, Economic, and Community Development program management, announced the successful completion of its Service Organization Control (SOC®) 2 Type 2 compliance audit. This is a significant achievement, requiring a substantial commitment of financial and internal resources. The certification positions Neighborly Software very well with government bodies who require SOC2 compliance as a condition of doing business with them. It is also a powerful 3rd party validation of the company's ability to not only implement critical security policies, but also prove compliance over an extended period of time.
A Service Organization Controls (SOC) report is prepared by an independent auditor and is based on the Trust Service Principles and Criteria framework developed jointly by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA).
As part of Neighborly Software's SOC 2 Type 1 certification, an independent auditor verified that the company follows internal controls related to compliance and operations, including how sensitive data is stored, handled, and transmitted.
Following its certification for SOC 2 Type 1, Neighborly Software continued the process to become Type 2 certified. This additional certification is awarded to companies that meet stringent requirements related to the security, availability, and processing integrity of the systems the company uses to process users' data. SOC 2 Type 2 certification confirms the design, effectiveness, and implementation of those controls during the certification review period.
"Successfully completing SOC 2 Type 2 demonstrates that our platform can be trusted to adhere to strenuous compliance standards," said Chris Behm, COO of Neighborly Software. "Our clients can feel confident that we will continue to make investments to establish and maintain the highest level of security and compliance."
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By Clare Duffy | CNN
In an early victory for Twitter, a judge on Tuesday ruled that the company’s lawsuit against Elon Musk over their $44 billion acquisition agreement should go to a five-day trial in October.
The decision came at the end of the first hearing in the case over whether to expedite the proceedings. When it filed the suit last week, days after Musk moved to terminate the deal, Twitter filed a motion to expedite the proceedings and requested a four-day trial in September. Musk’s legal team opposed the motion.
Twitter’s lead counsel William Savitt came out swinging against Musk at the start of the hearing as he argued in favor of a speedy trial. Savitt said the continued uncertainty hanging over the company from the outstanding deal and litigation “inflicts harm on Twitter everyday, every hour and every day.” He also pointed to what he described as Musk’s continued disparagement of Twitter, including on its own platform.
“Musk has been and remains contractually obligated to use his best efforts to close this deal,” Savitt said. “What he’s doing is the exact opposite; it’s sabotage.”
Musk lawyer Andrew Rossman pushed back saying that Musk “doesn’t have an incentive to keep this hanging for a long time,” noting that the billionaire remains one of Twitter’s largest shareholders. He also noted that Twitter did not sue Musk over his alleged breaches of the deal until after he moved to terminate the deal, suggesting that the company’s wait invalidates its desire for expedition. Musk’s team has proposed that the dispute should go to trial early next year.
“We’re not opposing expedition full stop, we’re not asking for years here,” Rossman said. “What we’re offering instead, Your Honor, is an incredibly rapid and sensible schedule.”
Following each side’s argument, the judge overseeing the case, Delaware Court of Chancery chancellor Kathaleen St. Jude McCormick, said Musk’s side “underestimate the ability of this court … to quickly process complex litigation.”
Even with this scheduling dispute, the stakes were high for Twitter. The company was already struggling to grow its user base and advertising business before Musk’s involvement, and now it and many other tech companies are pulling back on costs amid rampant inflation and fears of a recession. Twitter needs a swift resolution to the battle with Musk in order to limit the uncertainty for its shareholders, employees and customers, and any fallout for its business that could be exacerbated by costly, prolonged litigation.
Although Tuesday’s hearing was largely a procedural one, it offered a look at how each side may approach what is likely to be a messy litigation process. It may also provide a glimpse as to how the judge overseeing the case is approaching the dispute.
“There may be hints from what she asks and what she says, and what they say, during the hearing that may tell us something,” said Carl Tobias, a professor at the University of Richmond School of Law.
The case has already hit a small snag: While the hearing was originally scheduled to take place in-person, McCormick sent a letter to the two parties on Monday alerting them that she tested positive for Covid-19 and would be moving the hearing to Zoom.
Less than three months after the blockbuster acquisition deal was inked, Musk moved to terminate the agreement. He accused Twitter of breaching the deal by making misleading statements about the number of bot and spam accounts on the platform, and by allegedly withholding data Musk says he needs to evaluate the scale of the issue.
Twitter hit back last week in a 60-plus-page lawsuit alleging that it is Musk who has violated the agreement. In the suit, Twitter suggested Musk is using bots as a pretext to try to exit a deal over which he now has buyer’s remorse, following the market downturn that has tanked Twitter shares, as well as those of Tesla, which the billionaire is relying on in part to finance the deal.
Rossman on Tuesday called the idea that Musk’s concerns about bots are a pretext to exit the deal “nonsense.”
“We have reason to believe, based on what we’ve seen so far, that the real numbers [of bots and fake accounts on Twitter] are significantly higher [than Twitter has publicly reported], with enormous implications for the long-term value of the company,” Rossman said. He added that Twitter’s claims that Musk is in breach of the deal are “manufactured in order to try to strip Mr. Musk of his rights claim that he can terminate the agreement.”
Twitter asked the court to compel Musk to complete the deal to buy the company. While many legal experts say Twitter likely has the stronger argument in the dispute, some also expect the company may end up settling with the billionaire if the case starts to drag on, in an effort to reduce the disruption to its business.
As with the dispute generally, Twitter and Musk appear far apart on whether to have a speedy trial. In its motion, Twitter said the expedition is necessary to ensure the deal can be completed prior to the “drop dead” date of October 24 that the two sides previously agreed to close the deal by, and to “protect Twitter and its stockholders from the continuing market risk and operational harm resulting from Musk’s attempt to bully his way out of an airtight merger agreement.”
In a Friday court filing, Musk’s lawyers called Twitter’s request an “extreme expedition” and claimed that the dispute is “extremely fact and expert intensive, requiring substantial time for discovery.” They also claimed that the original agreement stipulated that drop-dead date would no longer apply if one party filed litigation over the deal, calling Twitter’s request “moot,” and asked that a 10-day trial be scheduled for on or after February 13, 2023.
Twitter’s lawyer on Tuesday pushed back on Musk’s team’s claim that the discovery process would take months because it would require digging into the details related to the number of bot and fake accounts on the platform. The bot question is “emphatically and plainly not before the court in this case,” Savitt said.
“Nothing in the merger agreement turns on that question, there is no representation or warranty in the merger that is related to how many false accounts there may be on Twitter,” Savitt said. He added that “Musk could have conducted diligence about this issue” prior to signing the deal but did not.
McCormick likely will not decide on whether to expedite the proceedings during the hearing Tuesday, according to Tobias, but rather will consider both sides’ arguments and how long it could take to prepare for trial, including producing discovery and coordinating expert testimony, and then issue a decision at a later date.
“I think she’s going to try to work toward something that is reasonable in light of the complexity” of the dispute, Tobias said. “This court has a great reputation for resolution of this kind of litigation, and so she’ll be especially careful to give [both sides] the best treatment possible.”
Meanwhile, Twitter continues to take the steps necessary to proceed with the acquisition. The company on Friday sent a letter to shareholders inviting them to vote on the deal to sell Twitter to Musk for $54.20 per outstanding share at a special meeting on an undisclosed date and time later this year, according to a regulatory filing. Twitter’s board previously unanimously recommended that shareholders vote in favor of the deal, a position it reiterated in the letter.
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Nonfiction
1. Atomic Habits by James Clear, narrated by the author (Penguin Audio)
2. Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey, narrated by the author (Random House Audio)
3. Thank You for Your Servitude by Mark Leibovich, narrated by Joe Barrett (Penguin Audio)
4. I Hate the Ivy League by Malcolm Gladwell, narrated by the author (Pushkin Industries)
5. Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins, narrated by the author and Adam Skolnick (Lioncrest Publishing)
6. Rich Dad Poor Dad: 20th Anniversary Edition by Robert T. Kiyosaki, narrated by Tom Parks (Brilliance Audio)
7. Finding Me by Viola Davis, narrated by the author (HarperAudio)
8. Unf--k Your Brain by Faith G. Harper, PhD LPC-S ACS CAN, narrated by the author (Blackstone Audio, Inc.)
9. 12 Rules for Life by Jordan B. Peterson, narrated by the author (Random House Canada)
10. Mythos by Stephen Fry, narrated by the author (Chronicle Books)
Fiction
1. Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, narrated by Cassandra Campbell (Penguin Audio)
2. Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover, narrated by Brittany Pressley and Ryan West (Brilliance Audio)
3. The Brighter the Light by Mary Ellen Taylor, narrated by Megan Tusing (Brilliance Audio)
4. Verity by Colleen Hoover, performed by Vanessa Johansson and Amy Landon (Audible Studios)
5. Regretting You by Colleen Hoover, narrated by Tanya Eby and Lauren Ezzo (Brilliance Audio)
6. The 6:20 Man by David Baldacci, narrated by Zachary Webber, Christine Lakin and Mela Lee (Grand Central Publishing)
7. The It Girl by Ruth Ware, narrated by Imogen Church (Simon & Schuster Audio)
8. The One Who Loves You by Pippa Grant, narrated by Savannah Peachwood and Sebastian York (Brilliance Audio)
9. My Evil Mother by Margaret Atwood, narrated by Hillary Huber (Amazon Original Stories)
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IF you manage to work out which cup will fill up first in this puzzle in record time then you belong to the elite with a top IQ.
An expert says that only a handful of people can solve the below brainteaser within 20 seconds – but are you willing to give it a go?
The puzzling picture shows a water network of several cups that are connected by pipes of varying lengths.
But notably the water source for all of them is just the one tap.
TikTok star Hectic Nick claims that only 99 per cent of people can figure it out which cup is likely to fill up first in record time.
And users in the comments were quick to make their own conclusions after he shared the latest puzzle online.
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One theorised “None of them will fill up completely,” after noticing that some of the drains were blocked.
Another agreed: “None because 2 wont stop pouring into 7.”
While a third added: “It’s one because 3is blocked and 7 has a hole so number 2 will keep pouring into 7 and not full up.”
The answer was later revealed as cup number 6 because pipe number three is blocked, and cup number seven has a hole in it.
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It comes after the TikToker shared a mind bending illusion that makes circles appear as though they're spinning.
At first, the video shows a circle of eight white dots moving back and forth in a straight line inside a larger red circle.
Then, as more and more circles are added, it appears the white circles are rotating in their own small circles.
The video was posted by the user HecticNick, who has a whopping 3.9million followers.
It has been viewed over 12million times.
The video was also shared by brusspup on Youtube, where it's garnered more than 6.8million views.
A Slate writer explained the phenomenon in an article, saying with most illusions, if you look hard enough, your brain can break it.
“Not with this one," the author wrote. “It’s maddening."
Elsewhere, users were also put in a spin by optical illusion that can make users feel dizzy if they stare at it too long.
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Jail for couple who funded holidays abroad with care money
A couple who enjoyed holidays abroad with some of the money from a relative who faked a neurological condition to scam a local authority out of more than £624,000 have been jailed.
Earlier this year Frances Noble, 66, was sentenced at St Albans Crown Court to four years and nine months in jail for defrauding Hertfordshire County Council of £624,047.50 by pretending she was bedbound and unable to feed herself, needing round-the-clock care, between January 15 2007 and November 26 2018.
On Tuesday Noble’s daughter Laura Borrell, 44, was jailed for a total of three years and nine months and her son-in-law, Philip Borrell, 46, was sentenced to four years and three months imprisonment for money laundering offences which arose from that fraud.
Judge Richard Foster, sentencing at St Albans Crown Court, told the pair that they were at times “held out at times as carers when clearly you were not”.
He noted that Laura Borrell, who has a serious neurological condition, had made a claim for state benefits to assist with her own personal care needs and so on that basis was “a person in need of care and not capable of providing care”.
The judge, who described their crimes as of a “sophisticated nature” and carried out over a sustained period of time, told the couple: “There was evidence of an extravagant lifestyle.
“You both enjoyed holiday trips to variously Boston, San Francisco as well as to Canada in the period 2011 to 2017.
“You, Philip Borrell, had a good salary but this was subsidised by your use of this criminal money.”
He worked as a software project manager but was frequently travelling with his wife, the court heard.
The judge told Philip Borrell that he had chosen to “ignore your suspicions as to the source of the monies, that source being a fraud on Hertfordshire County Council, on a massive scale”.
The cost of social care as “an enormous burden” on the taxpayer in a nation with an ageing population, according to the judge.
In “any decent and compassionate society” taxpayers are ready to pay in order to fund the care of those who are unable to look after themselves, he said.
The judge added: “Those taxpayers are victims of this fraud, some of the proceeds which you used for your own benefit.”
The court has previously heard that from 2005 Noble received £702,905 from the council, but the offence she admitted only came into existence in January 2007, and so she was only indicted on monies received over this later period.
The prosecution said there had been forged emails purporting to have been written by the carers she had hired to look after her at her home in Damask Green Road in Weston, near Hitchin.
Care payments from the council were made directly into a bank account under Noble’s control.
At an earlier hearing, Noble, of Rohrwallallee, Berlin, Germany, and Philip and Laura Borrell, of no fixed address, admitted one count of fraud.
Noble admitted a further count of transferring criminal property in the sum of £130,649.46, and the Borrells admitted one joint count of acquiring criminal property amounting to £184,203.65.
The pair also admitted one further count each of acquiring criminal property, in the sum of £39,700 for Laura Borrell and £6,218.92 for Philip Borrell.
Noble is awaiting extradition from Germany to serve her sentence.
The sentences handed out to the Borrells on Tuesday are concurrent on all counts.
The fraud was rumbled when neighbours became suspicious that Noble was mobile, seeing her standing up in the garden and walking her dog at night, the court previously heard.
A neighbour had seen Noble in her garden in 2015 and another secretly recorded videos of her walking around without the aid of a carer.
The council opened an investigation into Noble in spring 2018.
After the sentencing a Hertfordshire County Council spokesman said the trio had committed “a sophisticated and devious fraud that shamelessly sought to deceive health and social services professionals over a sustained period of time.”
Regarding the Borrells, he added: “Their offences were planned, calculated and carried out with the intention of abusing a care system designed first and foremost to meet the requirements of those in need of support.
“We will now be using the Proceeds of Crime Act and other civil recovery methods, including the forced sale of the Borrells’ home, to attempt to recover every penny de-frauded so that it can go towards supporting those that genuinely need our help.”
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TB Alliance and Personal Injury Firm Ink Deals at Rudin’s 80 Pine Street
By Mark Hallum July 19, 2022 2:10 pm
reprintsThe Global Alliance for TB Drug Development, better known as the TB Alliance, will relocate its offices to 80 Pine Street, Commercial Observer has learned.
The nonprofit — which aims to support research for new tuberculosis drugs — signed a 16-year lease for 21,561 square feet at the Financial District building, to move its offices from nearby 40 Wall Street, according to landlord Rudin Management Company. A spokesperson for Rudin declined to provide the asking rent.
TB Alliance’s deal adds to six other leases signed in the Financial District building since the beginning of the year, including personal injury law firm Elefterakis, Elefterakis & Panek recently expanding from the 13,656 square feet they took in 2017 in the property to 28,404 square feet in a direct deal on the entire 36th floor.
“It is always gratifying to see a firm like Elefterakis, Elefterakis & Panek, which first came to 80 Pine via a sublease, ultimately opt to stay here and grow with us over the long-term,” Michael Rudin, executive vice president at Rudin, said in a statement. “Each of these seven recent leases speaks to the strength of our ongoing capital improvement and amenity program as well as to Lower Manhattan’s continued appeal to a wide range of successful businesses and nonprofit organizations.”
Savills’ Marc Shapses steered the deal on behalf of the TB Alliance while Elefterakis, Elefterakis & Panek was represented by Thomas Cordasco of Thomas Cordasco Company. Cordasco could not be reached for comment.
“Moving to 80 Pine allows the TB Alliance to relocate to a custom-built, full-floor space with access to a private terrace – and to be housed within a property that has been reimagined to cater to the unique needs of the tenants that call it home,” Shapses said in a statement.
Kevin Daly represented Rudin in-house in both deals, while JLL’s Frank Doyle, Alexander Chudnoff, John Wheeler, Kyle Young and Eliza Gordon assisted Daly in the TB Alliance deal. JLL did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Leases at 80 Pine for the New York Property Insurance Underwriting Association, AccuWeather, CureMD, January Digital and The National Urban League were all announced in early February. National Urban League made the biggest splash of the batch by taking a 57,245-square-foot office space on the entire ninth floor with a three-and-a-half-year deal.
The Emery Roth & Sons-designed building was constructed by the Rudin family in 1960, but recently underwent a major renovation by Fogarty Finger Architecture with white terrazzo flooring, white oak paneled walls, energy-efficient lighting and new elevator cabs.
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Oberlin leaders working to expand farmer’s market, Main Street area
Oberlin, LA (KPLC) - Changes are on the way to the Oberlin’s Farmer’s Market and Main Street area.
“We hope to grow this into a large public market, that is kind of a gateway to Oberlin and that gives a draw that brings people into our town monthly,” Oberlin City Council Liaison Larry Alexander said. It is part of a master plan to attract more residents to the Allen Parish town and drum up more tax revenue.
“This space that you can see from this corner to this corner and through the back, we’re looking at a building of approximately 10,000 square feet, that’s going to be an open-air venue with places for seating,” Alexander said.
The city is working with regional economic development to secure a grant to pay for the structure. Alexander believes the new addition will help the community in more ways than one.
“It’s currently fairly small, it was a great initial project for our town and community and we’re just looking to expand that, to grow that, to give Oberlin some its identity back,” Alexander said.
Once funding is secured, they hope to get started later this year.
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The All-Star break came at a good time for the Las Vegas Aces and since play resumed they’ve been on a roll.
Las Vegas has won three straight — all on the road — averaging 102 points a game in those victories.
“We have so many weapons on offense,” said Aces guard Kelsey Plum, who is having the best season of her career, averaging 20.3 points. That’s second best in the league.
The Aces (18-7) have five starters scoring in double figures and are averaging a league-high 91.3 points a game. Chelsea Gray credits coach Becky Hammon for simplifying their offensive and defensive systems on both ends of the court as one reason for the team’s success.
Las Vegas won 13 of its first 15 games before stumbling prior to the All-Star break with five losses in seven games.
Now the Aces are winning again.
“No one said it was going to be easy. If being great was easy, everyone would be doing it,” Hammon said. “You have to hit some adversity. There should be some hiccups. We came out like a rocket and then hit some rough patches.
“The adversity will be beneficial to us more than the win-loss record down the road.”
They have three games at home before embarking on a six-game road trip that includes the Commissioner’s Cup title game in Chicago next Tuesday.
This week’s WNBA poll:
1. Chicago (19-6): The Sky keep winning, with four straight victories and nine of 10. Chicago was missing guard Courtney Vandersloot for concussion protocol in the last game, but hope to have her back soon.
2. Las Vegas (18-7): Riquna Williams has lately been providing solid minutes off the bench, averaging 7.2 points this season to give the Aces a spark.
3. Seattle (17-8): The Storm have won four straight and will be tested this week at Chicago and Phoenix.
4. Connecticut (16-9): The Sun were playing well following the All-Star break, then Jonquel Jones had to miss games because of COVID protocols. They hope to have the reigning MVP back soon.
5. Washington (16-11): Elena Delle Donne has been the pivotal to the Mystics’ run lately. The 6-foot-5 former league MVP has been able to play more and rest her back less. Washington has just one game this week before playing four games in six days.
6. Atlanta (11-14): A big road win at Phoenix without All-Star rookie Rhyne Howard has the Dream feeling good. Howard has been bothered by a shoulder injury and they hope to have her back soon. Atlanta already has its most wins since 2018.
7. Dallas (11-14): The Wings are looking to rebound after losing two of their last three. Center Teaira McCowan has provided a huge lift for the Wings in limited minutes.
8. Minnesota (10-17): The Lynx have consecutive home games against the Sun that will be critical to their chances of keeping their 11-year run of making the postseason alive.
9 (tie). Los Angeles (10-14): After a challenging road stretch to start the season, Los Angeles has been playing in the comforts of home for most of July. The Sparks haven’t been able to take advantage of it so far, going 2-3 during their seven-game homestand. Getting center Liz Cambage back from COVID protocols will help.
9 (tie). New York (9-15): The Liberty gave up 215 points in two games to Las Vegas and if they want to have any chance of making the postseason New York will need to clean up its defense — which sits near the bottom of the league. The Liberty are giving up 84.7 a game on average.
11. Phoenix (11-16): The Mercury haven’t been able to establish any consistency on either end of the floor this season. Skylar Diggins-Smith is having another great year satistically and Diana Taurasi lately has been playing well. The Mercury haven’t had much other production on the offensive end.
12. Indiana (5-22): Nine straight losses have the Fever looking towards the draft lottery and hopefully getting the No. 1 pick for the first time in franchise history.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Elena Delle Donne of Washington was voted the AP Player of the Week. She averaged 22 points, eight rebounds and 3.3 assists to help the Mystics win two of their three games. Kahleah Copper of Chicago, Breanna Stewart of Seattle, Kelsey Plum of Las Vegas and Jonquel Jones of Connecticut also received votes.
MEANINGFUL GESTURE
The WNBA All-Stars all switched to uniforms with Brittney Griner’s name and number on them for the second half of the game. Griner held up a photo showing the players honoring her when she was in court last week during her trial for drug possession.
GAME OF THE WEEK:
Seattle at Phoenix, Friday. Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi will meet for the final time in the regular season after spending the last two decades linked together from their time at UConn and on the U.S. national team. The game will also serve as a return to Phoenix for Tina Charles, who left the Mercury last month..
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Firefighters have been hard at work across the north of the county this week dealing with heat-related incidents as well as mindless arson attacks.
Temperatures have soared to about 40C today (Tuesday), while Pitsford was officially one of the UK’s two hottest places yesterday with a high of 38.2C.
A red alert for extreme heat is currently in place with experts warning of a danger to life. Elsewhere in the country a devastating blaze is ripping through houses in Wennington, London, with another large fire near the Dartford Crossing.
Over the past 48 hours Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service have been called to multiple incidents – here are some of them.
July 18, 11.01am – 10 sq m grass fire in Diamond Drive, Corby. Cause thought to be extreme weather.
July 18, 12.36pm – 20 sq m of scrubland deliberately set alight in Woodford Road, Burton Latimer.
July 18, 5.37pm – tree involved in fire in St Peter’s Way, Irthlingborough. Fire believed to be deliberate.
July 18, 8.07pm – ceramic disc on electrical post in Rose Terrace, Woodford, fails and causes cables to spark and fire. A 40 sq m area of scrubland is involved in fire.
July 18, 8.29pm – bonfire in back garden in Paxford Close, Wellingborough, gets out of control.
July 18, 9.32pm – two unattended disposable BBQs extinguished at Irchester Country Park. BBQs are currently banned there because of the dry conditions.
July 18, 9.48pm – small fire at Kettering’s Grantown Close skate park which was started deliberately.
July 18, 10.06pm – rubbish in a bin catches fire in North Park Drive, Kettering, after cigarette ends carelessly disposed.
July 18, 11.05pm – bonfire in Gunthorpe Place, Corby, spreads to a tree.
July 19, 12.23am – bin fire in London Road, Kettering, started by a discarded cigarette.
July 19, 5.15am – rubbish set on fire deliberately in Oakley Road, Rushden, which spreads to undergrowth.
Anyone with information about any of the arson attacks should call Firestoppers on 0800 169 5558. | https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/people/bonfires-bbqs-and-mindless-arsonists-fire-crews-deal-with-incidents-across-north-northants-3774601 | 2022-07-19T18:44:28Z | https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/people/bonfires-bbqs-and-mindless-arsonists-fire-crews-deal-with-incidents-across-north-northants-3774601 | true | 1 |
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The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted that rainfall activity is likely to increase in the Northwest of India, the Northeastern states and areas of Sub-Himalayan West Bengal during the next 3-4 days.
For July 20, the IMD has placed Uttarakhand on a Red Alert and its neighbouring states of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and the capital, Delhi on an Orange Alert.
Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall at a few isolated places is very likely over Uttarakhand on Wednesday.
Heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places is likely over Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh & Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam & Meghalaya.
Heavy rainfall is expected at isolated places over Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh, East Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram & Tripura, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal and Kerala & Mahe.
Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are likely at isolated places over Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit, Baltistan & Muzaffarabad, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh & Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal & Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam & Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram & Tripura and Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal on July 20.
Strong winds with speed reaching 45-55 kmph gusting to 65 kmph are very likely over West-central and adjoining Southwest Arabian Sea and 40-50 kmph gusting to 60 kmph are very likely over adjoining East-central Arabian Sea. Hence, fishermen are advised not to venture deep into the Arabian sea.
Fairly widespread/widespread light/moderate rainfall with heavy falls are very likely over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam & Meghalaya and Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram & Tripura during the next five days.
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Explainer: Challenge pending to North Dakota abortion ban
North Dakota's only abortion clinic, the Red River Women's Clinic, has gone to state court seeking to declare the state's imminent abortion ban is contrary to the state constitution.
The lawsuit also seeks to at least delay the July 28 date for the ban to kick in.
Clinic director Tammy Kromenaker has said the lawsuit should at least give more time to provide abortion care in North Dakota while she prepares for a possible relocation a few miles away to Moorhead, Minnesota, where abortion remains legal.
Here are some questions and answers about abortion law and the clinic's complaint:
What is the trigger law?
North Dakota is one of about 10 states that enacted trigger laws to ban abortion in the event the U.S. Supreme Court overturned its landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling legalizing the procedure nationwide.
The North Dakota Legislature passed its trigger law in 2007 that made abortion illegal in the state except in cases of rape, incest and the life of the mother. The measure said the ban will go into effect 30 days after the “issuance of the judgment in any decision of the United States Supreme Court which, in whole or in part, restores to the states authority to prohibit abortion.”
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What about the constitutional question?
The clinic argues that state law guarantees the rights of life, liberty, safety and happiness, all of which protect the right to abortion.
North Dakota courts faced a similar question in a 2011 bill meant to regulate medication abortions. In declaring that law unconstitutional, Cass County Judge Wickham Corwin said it would essentially eliminate the procedure altogether and illegally restrict abortion rights.
The case went to the state Supreme Court, where views on the constitutional question were mixed. Chief Justice Gerald VandeWalle and Justice Dale Sandstrom both found the 2011 ban constitutional. Justices Carol Ronning Kapsner and Mary Muehlen Maring agreed with Corwin's finding. Justice Daniel Crothers said the issue need not be decided by the state's highest court.
It takes four justices to declare a law unconstitutional and the result was a reversal of Corwin's ruling.
Was the ban certified too early?
North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley last month authorized the abortion ban to start July 28, stating that conditions for enforcement “have been satisfied.”
The lawsuit said Wrigley acted too early. It argues that even though the Supreme Court released its opinion on June 24, it does not issue its judgment to the lower courts until at least 25 days after the opinion. The judgment is a separate order from the option, the suit said.
Wrigley said his office is “carefully reviewing and evaluating” the complaint and will not comment further until they file their response to the suit, which is due on Tuesday.
What do experts say?
Steven Morrison, a University of North Dakota law professor who wrote a brief for the 2011 case, said the clinic faces an uphill battle on the constitutional question because the state Supreme Court has a history of being supportive of abortion restrictions.
“Simply because Roe vs. Wade is overturned doesn’t suggest to me the North Dakota Supreme Court or any district court judge in North Dakota is going to start changing their tune and start reading into the state constitution’s right to abortion," Morrison said.
Of the justices who heard the 2011 case, only VandeWalle and Crothers remain, but the court hasn't become more liberal, Morrison said. He noted that VandeWalle, the author of the 2011 opinion, is not seen as conservative by North Dakota standards and is viewed as an “intelligent, perceptive judge who is willing to listen to both sides.”
VandeWalle was “very clear” in his majority opinion of the 2011 medication abortion measure that state law doesn’t offer protection for abortion, said Laura Hermer, a Hamline Mitchell law professor who specializes in abortion cases. She believes Wrigley was premature with the trigger ban date.
However, Hermer said that the lawsuit is likely just delaying what the clinic "considers to be the inevitable.”
When will the suit be decided?
That’s unclear. Experts say it’s likely that a district judge will hit pause on the abortion ban to give the players time to lay out arguments on the constitutionality. And a quick ruling could add fuel to an appeal.
Meanwhile, a GoFundMe page established to help pay for the clinic’s transition from Fargo to Moorhead has raised nearly $1 million.
More about the trigger ban
Meanwhile, doctors and hospitals say they have concerns about how the looming ban fits with existing state law on how they may handle dangerous pregnancies.
The Abortion Control Act, passed by the state in 2013, would in theory protect doctors who perform abortions if a pregnant patient is deemed to be at serious risk of substantial and irreversible impairment. The trigger law only mentions defenses for doctors who perform the procedure to save the life of the mother. The trigger law has exceptions for abortions in cases of rape or incest, the Abortion Control Act does not.
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An Amtrak passenger train crashed into a dump truck and derailed in Mendon, Missouri last month. Four fatalities have been reported along with about 150 serious injuries. DiPasquale Moore is representing one of the injured.
KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Monday, June 27th, 2022, an Amtrak passenger train collided with a dump truck in Mendon, Missouri, resulting in a fatal derailment. Four people have been reported dead from the crash, including the dump truck driver and three passengers. Approximately 150 people have been treated for moderate to severe injuries at area hospitals.
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) investigators are still at work to determine the cause of the crash. The collision happened at an uncontrolled crossing point with no warning lights, gates, or fences to prevent traffic from passing in front of an approaching train.
According to NTSB reports, Mendon locals have complained about the crossing for years. Reportedly, the crossing has a steep slope and low visibility in either direction, which makes it difficult for motorists to reliably determine if a train is approaching and how fast it is moving. With this information, it is possible that the dump truck driver came to a complete stop and made a reasonable assessment based on what could be seen at the crossing, but still crossed when it was unsafe. If so, then liability for the train accident and its consequences could fall on the FRA and any railroad companies that own or maintain that particular crossing.
Members of the law firm of DiPasquale Moore have expressed their condolences to the families and victims of the Mendon Amtrak derailment. Attorney Michael DiPasquale had this to say about the unfolding situation and to those affected by it, "My team is ready to help you investigate what happened, why it happened and to pursue justice on behalf of those who were injured or lost loved ones. This can be incredibly complex, but my team is committed to helping you to deal with the fallout, which often includes large medical expenses and funeral expenses."
DiPasquale Moore is currently representing one of the injured passengers and will help them determine liability and seek compensation. Other passengers who were injured in this train accident are encouraged to speak to a member of the firm about arranging legal representation.
For more information, interested parties should visit www.dmlawusa.com.
Contact:
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816-888-7501
Michael.DiPasquale@dmlawusa.com
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HORSHAM, Pa., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Conventus Flower Orthopedics, a privately held medical technology company that pioneered the Ready-for-Surgery™ single-use, sterile packaged foot and ankle solutions and launched the first-to-market flexible intramedullary distal fibula nail, today announced that Brad Niemann has been appointed as the Company's Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately.
"The Board of Directors and Deerfield Management are pleased to have an incredible leader like Brad join Conventus Flower Orthopedics," said Rick Epstein, Chairman of the Board. "His proven leadership, strong operational expertise, and extensive experience managing significant growth will be invaluable to the Company as we continue to launch new, highly differentiated products."
Niemann's experience spans nearly 25 years of executive management in the medical device industry. Previously, he held multiple leadership positions at Orthofix International N.V, a global medical device company focused on musculoskeletal products and therapies. He joined Orthofix in 2012 as Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations. He was promoted to President, BioStim in 2013 and to President of Global Orthofix Spine in 2018. Prior to joining Orthofix, he held various leadership positions at DJO Global, Inc. including Senior Vice President of Recovery Sciences, where he led their commercial team and aided in M&A efforts.
"I am thrilled to join the Conventus Flower Orthopedics team," said Niemann. "There is an incredible energy among the Conventus Flower leadership team, and I am excited and honored to continue the momentum the team has established in the market. The Company's core products, innovative new products within the Flex-Thread™ portfolio, and the expanding pipeline set the organization up for continued growth."
"We are excited to share this fantastic news with our distribution teams and surgeon customers," said Jeff Zanni, Chief Commercial Officer. "Conventus Flower Orthopedics is rapidly capturing market share with our unique and differentiated technologies, and Brad's leadership will further accelerate our ability to provide measurable value to our end users."
Conventus Orthopaedics and Flower Orthopedics, d/b/a Conventus Flower Orthopedics is a privately held company best known for pioneering the Ready-for-Surgery™ single-use, sterile packaged foot and ankle solutions. In addition, Conventus Flower Orthopedics launched the first-to-market flexible intramedullary distal fibula nail, Flex-Thread™. The company also designs, engineers, manufactures, and distributes a wide range of upper and lower extremity implants. With multiple novel, new products currently in development, Conventus Flower Orthopedics is focused on improving patient outcomes with innovative solutions that address unmet needs in the market. For more information about Conventus Flower Orthopedics, please follow us on LinkedIn and visit www.flowerortho.com.
Statements in this press release concerning the future business, operations and prospects of Conventus Flower Orthopedics, as well as statements using the terms "plans," "believes" or similar expressions are "forward-looking" statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based upon management's current expectations and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties. Information contained in these forward-looking statements is inherently uncertain, and actual performance and results may differ materially due to many important factors. Such factors include, among others, changes in competitive conditions and pricing in Conventus Flower Orthopedics' markets, decrease in the demand for Conventus Flower Orthopedics' products, delays in Conventus Flower Orthopedics' product research and development cycles, decreases in the use of Conventus Flower Orthopedics' principal product lines or in procedure volume, unanticipated issues in complying with domestic or foreign regulatory requirements related to Conventus Flower Orthopedics' current products or securing regulatory clearance or approvals for new products or upgrades or changes to Conventus Flower Orthopedics' current products, the impact of the United States healthcare reform legislation on hospital spending and reimbursement, any unanticipated impact arising out of the securities class action or any other litigation, inquiry, or investigation brought against Conventus Flower Orthopedics, increases in costs of Conventus Flower Orthopedics' sales force and distributors, and unanticipated intellectual property expenditures required to develop, market, and defend Conventus Flower Orthopedics' products. Conventus Flower Orthopedics cannot guarantee any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievement. Conventus Flower Orthopedics undertakes no obligation to update any of its forward-looking statements after the date of this press release.
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Juliana Custodio and her fiance Ben Obscura welcomed their first child together.
The 90 Day Fiancé alum and fiance Ben welcomed their first baby, son Benjamin James Louis, on Tuesday, July 19, she announced on Instagram.
"All my friends that have known me for years know how much I waited for this moment, to have my own child, it was my biggest dream to become a mother," she writes alongside photos with the newborn at the hospital.
"Today was the most incredible amazing day of our [lives], I'm such a lucky woman for having you @ben_obscura in my life, an amazing father and husband to be. I couldn't have asked for a better partner and father to my child, you have been what I expected and more."
"I can't describe the feeling of finally having my baby in my arms and finally feel that I am a mother. With all those feelings comes the fears too. Now it's time to learn and grow with this little one," she continues.
"This is beyond a dream come true, I'm so blessed with this beautiful family I have. I can't thank enough all the support I have been having."
Custodio first revealed she was expecting a baby in November.
Prince Harry is said to ‘still’ be shocked over the lukewarm reaction that he got at Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Prince Harry has allegedly been told by Meghan Markle to not cover up for the Royal Family in his memoir
Prince Harry is said to be making extreme changes to his memoir that has once again been delayed
Piers Morgan slammed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle after Nelson Mandela Day at United Nations
Cruz Beckham and ladylove Tana Holding started dating earlier this year
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Music legend Bruce Springsteen has been known as “The Boss” for decades. Now, he has a new title that he likely cherishes even more: Grandpa!
The 72-year-old “Born to Run” rocker and his wife and longtime bandmate, Patti Scialfa Springsteen, 68, shared the news of their granddaughter’s arrival in a July 16 Instagram post from the proud new grandmother.
She shared two photos of beautiful baby Lily Harper, who is the daughter of Sam Springsteen, the couple’s youngest son. One of the shots is a black-and-white image of the new parents pushing a baby carriage during a walk, and the other is a lovely closeup of Lily wearing a pink hat, pink bear mittens and her hospital bracelet.
Bruce and Patti have been married since 1991 and have worked together as part of Springsteen’s E Street Band since 1984. The couple has three children: Evan, Jessica and Sam. The younger Springsteens have created positive headlines in recent years, with Jessica qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics as an elite equestrian athlete in 2021 and Sam being sworn in as a New Jersey firefighter in 2020.
Fans and friends of the famous grandparents shared congratulations on the Instagram post, including fellow rock legend and guitarist Tom Morello, who is not only known for his work with Rage Against the Machine but also has joined the couple as a member of the E Street band on tour and in the studio.
“Oh, my!! Congrats!!” Morello commented on the IG post.
The new grandparents will need to juggle their new responsibilities with an already busy schedule. Springsteen recently announced a 2023 world tour that includes the E Street Band and is set to kick off on Feb. 1, in Tampa before making its way across the globe to Monza, Italy in July.
The tour will be the first time in six years that Springsteen and his band have done live shows on the road. Recently, the iconic performer took Broadway by storm with his one-man show, “Springsteen on Broadway,” that ran intermittently from 2017 through 2021.
Maybe little Lily can make it to her first show before she’s even a year old!
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The U.S. Marshals announced on Monday (July 18), that it is offering a new reward to bring one of the men who shot Lady Gaga‘s dog walker back behind bars. Information leading to the arrest of James Howard Jackson can receive up to $5,000, per the release.
Jackson was initially arrested in April 2021 along with four other individuals for the February 2021 attack on Ryan Fischer. He, Jaylin White, and Lafayette Whaley were charged with attempted murder, conspiracy to commit robbery, and second-degree robbery. Two others — Harold White and Jennifer McBride — were arrested for accessory to attempted murder.
Jackson, who is the alleged gunman, was mistakenly released from a Los Angeles jail April 6, 2022, due to an administrative mistake. According to NBCLA at the time, he had been freed after a court appearance, but was supposed to face aa superseding grand jury indictment unsealed during that day’s hearing. Sources told NBCLA that the superseding case was not entered against Jackson, who was on $3 million bail, resulting in his accidental release.
According to the announcement from the U.S. Marshals, 19-year-old Jackson allegedly shot Fischer with a .40-caliber handgun while the dog walker was out with three of Lady Gaga’s French bulldogs in Hollywood on Feb. 24, 2021. Fischer sustained a gunshot wound to the chest, and two of the dogs were taken. The dogs were brought unharmed to a Los Angeles Police Department Station days after their kidnapping. The woman who returned the dogs was McBride, who was later charged as an accessory to the crime.
The release from the U.S. Marshal notes that Jackson should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information as to where he may be is encouraged to contact law enforcement. Tips can also be submitted via the USMS Tips app.
Billboard has reached out to Lady Gaga for comment.
Fischer spoke out about his ordeal in March 2021 Instagram posts, in which he shared photos of himself in a hospital bed and on a ventilator. “4 days ago, while a car sped away and blood poured from my gun shot wound, an angel trotted over and laid next to me,” he began his first post, which shared how one of the three dogs, Asia, remained by his side until help arrived. In a second Instagram post, he thanked the pop star, writing, “You have shown so much support throughout this whole crisis to both me and my family.” | https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/lady-gaga-dog-walker-shot-us-marshals-reward-suspect-accidentally-released-1235115803/ | 2022-07-19T18:59:13Z | https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/lady-gaga-dog-walker-shot-us-marshals-reward-suspect-accidentally-released-1235115803/ | false | 1 |
SAN FRANCISCO, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Capital Clarity, a leading technology-focused investment bank, announced that it is celebrating its three year anniversary in July 2022. Based in San Francisco, Capital Clarity specializes in M&A advisory, capital raises and liquidity events in the technology sector.
A refined approach to investment banking
In 2019, Susan Blanco and John Cooper set out to build a different kind of investment bank — focused on long-term relationships and a personal, hands-on approach. With this mission and vision, they founded Capital Clarity to create better outcomes in capital raising and M&A efforts.
With Capital Clarity, Blanco and Cooper have drawn on their decades of experience leading TMT practices at Houlihan Lokey, Montgomery, JP Morgan and Hambrecht & Quist, as well as leading corporate development for Microsoft, American Express, First Data and McKesson.
Capital Clarity combines the best of big bank and strategic experience with a bespoke, focused and agile boutique platform.
Leveraging deep industry expertise, the Capital Clarity team optimizes capitalization and liquidity opportunities throughout a company's life cycle, including equity and debt capital raises and exits.
"In its first three years, Capital Clarity has seen exciting growth and success while remaining true to our core values and founding principles," said Susan Blanco, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Capital Clarity.
"We value our partnerships with founders, investors and leadership teams. We are honored to serve as trusted advisor and long-term partner to our clients and we look forward to more exciting milestones for both our firm and the companies we advise," said John Cooper, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Capital Clarity.
Capital Clarity's Key Domains of Focus and Expertise:
- Enterprise SaaS Solutions
- Healthcare Technology
- Workflow and Collaboration
- eCommerce and Supply Chain
- Human Capital Technology
- Business Analytics and Information
- Marketing Automation
- Financial Technology
- Government Technology
- Travel and Event Technology
- Technology-enabled Services
- Business Services
About Capital Clarity
Capital Clarity offers a refined approach to investment banking that emphasizes long-term partnership with investors and management teams. Our leadership team has a combined experience of 80 years in financial advisory, mergers & acquisitions, corporate development and private equity. We combine advisory expertise with deep industry knowledge and long-standing buyer and investor relationships to create successful outcomes for our clients.
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Water Treatment Technology Market, Global Outlook and Forecast 2022-2028
This report contains market size and forecasts of Water Treatment Technology in Global, including the following market information:
Global Water Treatment Technology Market Revenue, 2017-2022, 2023-2028, ($ millions)
Global top five companies in 2021 (%)
The global Water Treatment Technology market was valued at 5303.3 million in 2021 and is projected to reach US$ 7691.6 million by 2028, at a CAGR of 5.5% during the forecast period.
The U.S. Market is Estimated at $ Million in 2021, While China is Forecast to Reach $ Million by 2028.
Reverse Osmosis Segment to Reach $ Million by 2028, with a % CAGR in next six years.
The global key manufacturers of Water Treatment Technology include Veolia, BWT, Degremont, SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions, Pall Corporation, Evoqua Water, Lenntech, Ecolab and Ecolutia and etc. In 2021, the global top five players have a share approximately % in terms of revenue.
We surveyed the Water Treatment Technology companies, and industry experts on this industry, involving the revenue, demand, product type, recent developments and plans, industry trends, drivers, challenges, obstacles, and potential risks.
Total Market by Segment:
Global Water Treatment Technology Market, by Type, 2017-2022, 2023-2028 ($ millions)
Global Water Treatment Technology Market Segment Percentages, by Type, 2021 (%)
Reverse Osmosis
Ultrafiltration
Microfiltration
Electro-dialysis
Gas Separation
Global Water Treatment Technology Market, by Application, 2017-2022, 2023-2028 ($ millions)
Global Water Treatment Technology Market Segment Percentages, by Application, 2021 (%)
Power & Energy
Construction
Agriculture
Chemicals
Mining & Minerals
Municipal
Other
Global Water Treatment Technology Market, By Region and Country, 2017-2022, 2023-2028 ($ Millions)
Global Water Treatment Technology Market Segment Percentages, By Region and Country, 2021 (%)
North America
US
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Nordic Countries
Benelux
Rest of Europe
Asia
China
Japan
South Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Rest of Asia
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Middle East & Africa
Turkey
Israel
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Rest of Middle East & Africa
Competitor Analysis
The report also provides analysis of leading market participants including:
Key companies Water Treatment Technology revenues in global market, 2017-2022 (estimated), ($ millions)
Key companies Water Treatment Technology revenues share in global market, 2021 (%)
Further, the report presents profiles of competitors in the market, key players include:
Veolia
BWT
Degremont
SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions
Pall Corporation
Evoqua Water
Lenntech
Ecolab
Ecolutia
Ovivo
Table of content
1 Introduction to Research & Analysis Reports
1.1 Water Treatment Technology Market Definition
1.2 Market Segments
1.2.1 Market by Type
1.2.2 Market by Application
1.3 Global Water Treatment Technology Market Overview
1.4 Features & Benefits of This Report
1.5 Methodology & Sources of Information
1.5.1 Research Methodology
1.5.2 Research Process
1.5.3 Base Year
1.5.4 Report Assumptions & Caveats
2 Global Water Treatment Technology Overall Market Size
2.1 Global Water Treatment Technology Market Size: 2021 VS 2028
2.2 Global Water Treatment Technology Market Size, Prospects & Forecasts: 2017-2028
2.3 Key Market Trends, Opportunity, Drivers and Restraints
2.3.1 Market Opportunities & Trends
2.3.2 Market Drivers
2.3.3 Market Restraints
3 Company Landscape
3.1 Top Water Treatment Technology Players in Global Market
3.2 Top Global Water Treatment Technology Companies Ranked by Revenue
3.3 Global Water Treatment Technology Revenue by Companies
3.4 Top 3 and Top 5 Water Treatment Technology Companies in Global Market, by Revenue in 2021
3.5 Global Companies Water Treatment Technology Product Type
3.6 Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 Water Treatment Technology Players in Global Market
3.6.1 List of Global Tier 1 Water Treatment Technology Companies
3.6.2 List of Global Tier 2 and Tier 3 Water Treatment Technology Companies
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DOVER, N.J., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HUF and G-SHOCK have come together to release a limited edition collaborative timepiece that pays homage to HUF's SF roots along with the skate and sneaker culture that both brands were built upon. The GA2100HUF-5A watch was created as a part of HUF's ongoing 20th Anniversary celebrations and collaborations, the HUF x G-SHOCK timepiece ties in design elements from both brands, like HUF's signature neon green accents and logo on the watch face and a special HUF 20th Anniversary logo engraved on the back of the iconic G-SHOCK watch silhouette. Paired with a classic G-SHOCK cognac brown wristband, the GA2100HUF-5A watch features special touches that loyal fans of both brands will recognize and appreciate.
"We're honored to continue our longstanding partnership with HUF with the release of this very special anniversary model. Known as a leader in streetwear and fashion, HUF fuses craftsmanship, design, and functionality into each creation. The latest design perfectly pairs the classic Californian skate culture that HUF was founded on with the signature durability that G-SHOCK is known for, creating a stand out timepiece that celebrates the best of both brands," said Tadashi Shibuya, Vice President of Casio's Timepiece Division.
The GA2100HUF-5A features a range of notable technical capabilities, including G-SHOCK's standard technology, which includes shock resistance, water resistance (200M), double LED light, daily alarms, full calendars, & more, as well as more advanced technical capabilities like G-SHOCK'S famous Carbon Core Guard structure, which enhances the toughness of the watch by protecting the module with a carbon fiber-reinforced resin case.
Set to release on July 21st, 2022, the HUF x G-Shock GA2100HUF-5A watch, which arrives in collectable, one-of-a-kind packaging inspired by San Francisco's city blocks, will retail for $140 USD and be available for purchase at the G-SHOCK Soho Store as well as through G-SHOCK'S website, HUF's website, flagship stores, and select HUF retailers partners.
As part of the release, G-SHOCK has unveiled an exclusive landing page taking consumers through the features, which can be viewed here. HUF also created a short video to showcase this collaboration which acts as a 20-year time capsule - taking viewers on an underground exploration of the brand's collaborative history.
CASIO's shock-resistant G-SHOCK watch is synonymous with toughness, born from the developer Mr. Ibe's dream of 'creating a watch that never breaks'. Over 200 handmade samples were created and tested to destruction until finally in 1983 the first, now iconic G-SHOCK hit the streets of Japan and began to establish itself as 'the toughest watch of all time'. Each watch encompasses the 7 elements; electric shock resistance, gravity resistance, low temperature resistance, vibration resistance, water resistance, shock resistance and toughness. The watch is packed with Casio innovations and technologies to prevent it from suffering direct shock; this includes internal components protected with urethane and suspended timekeeping modules inside the watch structure. Since its launch, G-SHOCK has continued to evolve, continuing to support on Mr. Ibe's mantra "never, never give up." www.gshock.casio.com
Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world's leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions. Established in 1957, Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, mobile presentation devices, disc title and label printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio has strived to realize its corporate creed of "creativity and contribution" through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. For more information, visit www.casio.com/us/
Founded in 2002 by professional skateboarder Keith Hufnagel, HUF is a Los Angeles based manufacturer of premium footwear and apparel designed for contemporary skate and lifestyle. Inspired by Keith's unique experiences traveling the globe as a skateboarder—and represented by a world-renowned skate team & group of ambassadors—the clean, classic brand aesthetic of HUF embodies a diverse array of cultural inspirations and ideas.
What started as a small boutique on an offbeat block of San Francisco's Tenderloin District has now become one of the most recognized pioneering skateboard and lifestyle brands worldwide. Made by skateboarders, for skateboarders, HUF represents not only a more refined and forward-thinking skateboard brand, but also any individual inspired by the vast array of countercultures that parallel skateboard mentality.
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BOSTON, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HotSpot Therapeutics, Inc., a biotechnology company pioneering the discovery and development of small molecule allosteric therapies for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases, today announced the appointment of Jose "Pepe" Carmona to its Board of Directors. Mr. Carmona brings over 20 years of leadership experience in the biopharmaceutical industry across a range of roles and therapeutic areas.
"We are thrilled to welcome Pepe to our Board of Directors," said Jonathan Montagu, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of HotSpot Therapeutics. "Pepe's significant expertise in financial leadership in the biopharmaceutical sector will be invaluable as HotSpot continues to grow and evolve, particularly as we move toward our goal of becoming a clinical-stage company."
Mr. Carmona currently serves as Chief Financial Officer of Rubius Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: RUBY), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that is biologically engineering red blood cells to create a new class of cellular medicines for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases, where he is responsible for all the financial aspects of the business, as well as business development, information technology and procurement. Mr. Carmona previously served as the Chief Financial Officer of Radius Health, a biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing endocrine therapeutics. Prior to joining Radius, he was Chief Financial Officer of Innocoll Holdings PLC, acquired by Gurnet Point L.P. Previously, he held numerous financial management positions with increasing responsibilities at Novartis AG, in various divisions, as Chief Financial Officer in Europe, North America, Latin America and held other senior global financial roles. Mr. Carmona currently serves on the Board of Directors of Senda Biosciences. Mr. Carmona received his B.S. in Industrial Civil Engineering from Universidad Tecnica Federico Santa Maria in Valparaiso, Chile, and his M.B.A. from Columbia Business School in New York City.
"HotSpot is pioneering a novel and innovative approach to allosteric drug discovery and development, and I am proud to join the Board of Directors at this exciting point in the Company's life cycle," said Mr. Carmona. "I look forward to working with this passionate and innovative team as they advance small molecule allosteric therapies for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune disease."
About HotSpot Therapeutics, Inc.
HotSpot Therapeutics, Inc. is targeting naturally occurring pockets on certain proteins that it refers to as "natural hotspots" that are decisive in controlling cellular protein function. Largely unexploited by industry, these pockets have significant potential for drug discovery and provide for the systematic design of highly potent and selective small molecules that exhibit novel pharmacology. The company's proprietary Smart Allostery™ platform utilizes computational approaches and AI-driven data mining of large and highly diverse data sets to identify natural hotspots, integrated with a tailored pharmacology toolkit and bespoke chemistry which the company believes will enable rapid delivery of superior hotspot-targeted small molecules. HotSpot has established a pipeline of differentiated allosteric small molecules for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases. To learn more, visit www.hotspotthera.com.
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WASHINGTON — The House is set to vote to protect same-sex and interracial marriages, a direct confrontation with the Supreme Court, whose conservative majority in overturning Roe v. Wade abortion access has sparked concerns that other rights enjoyed by countless Americans may be in jeopardy.
Tuesday's vote in the House is part political strategy setting up an election-year roll call that will force all lawmakers, Republicans and Democrats, to go on the record with their views on the high-profile social issue. It's also part of the legislative branch asserting its authority, pushing back against an aggressive court that appears intent on revisiting many settled U.S. laws.
“As this Court may take aim at other fundamental rights, we cannot sit idly by," Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, said in a statement.
While the Respect for Marriage Act is expected to pass the House, it is almost certain to stall in the Senate, where most Republicans would surely block it. It's one of several bills, including those enshrining abortion access, that Democrats are pushing to confront the court's conservative majority. Another bill, guaranteeing access to contraceptive services, is set for a vote later this week.
The Respect for Marriage Act would repeal a leftover law still on the books from the Clinton era that defines marriage as a heterogeneous relationship between man and woman. It would also provide legal protections for interracial marriages by prohibiting any state from denying out-of-state marriage licenses and benefits on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity or national origin.
The 1996 law, the Defense of Marriage Act, had basically been sidelined by Obama-era court rulings, including Obergefell v. Hodges, which established the rights of same-sex couples to marry nationwide, a landmark case for gay rights.
But last month, in doing away with the Roe v. Wade constitutional right to an abortion, the conservative court majority put in place during the Trump era left critics concerned there may be more to come.
In writing for the majority overturning Roe, Justice Samuel Alito argued for a more narrow interpretation of the rights guaranteed to Americans, saying the right to an abortion is not spelled out in the Constitution.
"We therefore hold that the Constitution does not confer a right to abortion,” Alito wrote.
In a concurring opinion, conservative Justice Clarence Thomas went further, saying other rulings similar to Roe, including those around same-sex marriage and the right for couples to use contraception, should be reconsidered.
While Alito insisted in the majority opinion that “this decision concerns the constitutional right to abortion and no other right,” others have taken notice.
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Fashion Look of the Day Katie Holmes Reminded Us About This Underrated Shirt Trend That Might Be Better Than a White Tee Welcome to Look of the Day, where we feature the single most conversation-worthy celebrity outfit we can't stop thinking about. Love it, leave it, or shop the whole thing below. By Eva Thomas Eva Thomas Eva Thomas is a senior commerce writer for InStyle, covering all-things style, beauty, and celebrity. She has more than 5 years of experience working in a fast-paced newsroom, and she's been strategically covering fashion and beauty shopping content for InStyle for over 2 years. Eva was originally born in Germany and moved to the United States when she was five. She is fluent in English and German and proficient in Spanish. InStyle's editorial guidelines Published on July 19, 2022 Pin Share Tweet Email We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. Katie Holmes. Photo: Backgrid Katie Holmes can convince me to try just about anything. When she wore JNCO-esque jeans earlier this year, you can bet I ran out to look for a pair. When she was seen walking around New York City in mint-green overalls last week, what did I do? I proceeded (but failed) to find a similar one-and-done piece from Dickies. And now, Holmes just reminded me of the one shirt trend I don't have in my closet yet but absolutely should. Good thing there are so many options online. The actress was doing her usual New York City rounds with ample bags in hand and comfy black sneakers on foot. But the standout piece in her easygoing, summertime-in-the-city outfit was that black off-the-shoulder top that oozes '80s vibes to a T (ahem, Flashdance). She paired it with classic blue jeans, but there's no denying that this simple basic can just as easily be worn with skirts, trouser shorts, and cargo pants. Think of it on the same level of classic as a trusty white tee, but with a little twist (that actually makes it even better for this time of year). Off-the-shoulder tops are often forgotten, as they might not seem like the most practical option because of, well, that off-the-shoulder neckline. You can't wear a regular bra, which means you either opt out of one altogether or find a good strapless bra that works for you. But the pros of this style might just outweigh the cons: You don't have to deal with annoying tanlines, and the extra breeze on your shoulders is a godsend. Love! Excuse me while I stock up on this '80s shirt trend stat. Get the Look: Open Edit Shirred Off the Shoulder Cotton TopShop now: $49; nordstrom.com Fuinloth Off-the-Shoulder TopShop now: $17 (Originally $20); amazon.com Vero Moda Nynne Off-the-Shoulder Crop TopShop now: $25; nordstrom.com Mangopop Off-the-Shoulder T-shirt BodysuitShop now: $20; amazon.com Halogen Knit Off the Shoulder TopShop now: $27 (Originally $39); nordstrom.com Roxy Venice Babe Off-the-Shoulder Organic Cotton Blend TopShop now: $40; nordstrom.com Agolde Ariel Off the Shoulder Long Sleeve TopShop now: $128; nordstrom.com Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit | https://www.instyle.com/look-of-the-day/2022-07-19 | 2022-07-19T19:13:05Z | https://www.instyle.com/look-of-the-day/2022-07-19 | false | 1 |
When you think of summer, you probably think of barbecues, lounging poolside, or the feeling of sand between your toes while taking a walk on the beach. Another common summer activity is spending time with friends, family, and neighbors.
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You want to enjoy these days to their fullest and soak up the sun as much as possible. If you’re having a get-together at home, you may wonder what activities or gadgets could add to your summer fun.
Because new pieces of technology are constantly emerging, there’s a wealth of options for bringing your outdoor party to the next level. Here is some tech you can consider buying to impress your guests and make this summer unforgettable.
1. Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker
Most people would agree that you’ve got to crank up the tunes to have a fun party. Whichever type of music you enjoy listening to, a large, portable Bluetooth speaker can be a gamechanger for your outdoor get-together. Everyone can hear the music — and guests can connect to the speaker using their device if they want to take a turn DJ’ing.
One popular Bluetooth speaker many users rave about is the JBL Xtreme 3. It’s a portable, waterproof, and dustproof speaker that allows you to play music nonstop for up to 15 hours. The JBL Xtreme 3 is easy to carry around and offers superb sound quality.
2. Robotic Pool Cleaner
You know how time-consuming cleaning every inch of the pool floor is. On top of that, no one wants to swim in a pool filled with bugs, leaves, or branches. Consider buying a robotic pool cleaner to make cleaning it much more manageable.
There are many robotic pool cleaners on the market — some are more expensive, while others are more budget-friendly. Some cleaners can even climb the walls of your pool, so you can set it and forget it.
3. Electric Cooler
When you host a summer party under the sun, you know how important it is to keep your drinks cold. Rather than make multiple trips to the gas station for bags of ice, think about buying a large electric cooler for all-day refreshments. An electric cooler is an excellent option for summer get-togethers because they don’t require ice, so your drinks stay cold, and you don’t have to pour out gallons of water at the end of the night.
Many modern coolers are available in sizes ranging from 20 quarts to 140 quarts — no matter how many drinks you store, you’ll be able to find a cooler to suit your needs. Keep your cooler fully stocked with beverages, and remember to include plenty of water bottles. Make sure everyone at your get-together hydrates, especially on those hot and humid days.
4. Solar Phone Charger
There’s nothing more frustrating than having your phone die in the middle of a party. Searching for a charger and reconnecting to your wireless Bluetooth speaker is a hassle. Consider buying a solar-powered phone charger to keep your phone fully charged while spending time in the sun.
These chargers use the power of the sun to supply electricity to your phone, so you can go for hours without your phone’s battery draining. Brands such as Nekteck, Anker, and BigBlue offer solar phone chargers that will come in handy during your get-together.
5. LED Cornhole Set
Without some outdoor party game, the guests at your summer party may start feeling restless. Purchasing equipment for outdoor fun — such as a Wiffle ball set, frisbee, or football — is a no-brainer. To take your outdoor party up a notch, consider buying an LED cornhole set. You can play throughout the day and continue into the night after the sun sets.
Major retailers like Amazon, Walmart, The Home Depot, and Big Lots offer LED cornhole sets for affordable prices. As long as you clean and store them properly, they should last you for years.
6. Smart Grill
With so many grill brands on the market, it may be challenging to determine which one will work best for your get-together. Compared to a traditional grill, a smart grill allows the grillmaster to monitor the grill from afar, so you won’t miss out on any fun party moments.
The Weber Genesis SX-335 or the Traeger Grills Ironwood 885 are examples of popular smart grills you may want to buy. However, using your new equipment will be tough without essential grilling items, such as a thermometer, stainless steel tongs, an apron, and a BBQ grill mesh mat.
7. Solar String Lights
String lights always add a nice touch to your outdoor area, so why not buy solar string lights for your next get-together? If your party runs late into the night, you’ll want to ensure your space is well-lit for guests.
Walmart, Amazon, Lowe’s, The Home Depot, and Harbor Freight all offer solar string light sets to keep the party going into the early morning. Many suggest you avoid using indoor lights outdoors, as they typically cannot handle nature’s elements.
8. Automatic Lawnmower
One piece of tech worth buying this summer is an automatic lawnmower. Pushing a noisy, gas-powered traditional lawnmower around your yard is time-consuming and physically demanding. Instead of mowing your lawn yourself, buy a robotic lawnmower to keep your property looking well-kept.
Most of the automatic mowers online range in price, so there’s surely one that will fit your budget. Brands like Husqvarna, Greenworks, and Gardena offer robotic mowers with various features to fit your unique needs.
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Summer is all about fun, so why not use some of the latest gadgets to make your summer get-together even more fun? No more worrying about cleaning the pool, mowing the lawn, or having your drinks turn warm. Consider buying some of the technology listed above to make your summer one to remember.
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Apple has agreed to pay off disenchanted customers who were irked by its problematic butterfly keyboard key-switch design, reports Reuters. Late on Monday, a preliminary settlement for $50 million was filed, still awaiting the judge’s approval, that will compensate class-action customers in California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, New York and Washington.
Apple introduced the butterfly keyboard design back in 2015. At its unveiling, it was heralded for facilitating slimmer laptop designs (it debuted in the MacBook Air), as well as greater precision, quietness and stability. Unfortunately, these keyboards quickly gained a reputation for being unreliable, with keys failing to register actuations or becoming sticky, and so on. An inherent problem (opens in new tab) in the design was that it was susceptible to dust and particulate matter ingress. Though Apple went through several generations of butterfly switches, with additions such as dust membranes, Apple laptop enthusiasts were relieved when simpler and more reliable scissor switches returned in 2019.
From our potted history of butterfly mechanism keyboards, above, you won’t be surprised that the class action lawsuit covers the full period that these switches were equipped in new Mac portables; from 2015 to 2019.
So, if you bought one of the Mac laptops with a butterfly keyboard during the period stated in the US states this class action covers, what can you hope to gain by way of compensation? The answer is that most will get very little. Lawyers expect the highest compensation amount will be $395 for those who replaced multiple MacBook keyboards. More common will be those affected by a single laptop needing a keyboard replacement, and these people will get up to $125 in compensation. Lastly, Mac users who replaced keys rather than the whole keyboard are in line for $50. Obviously, the $50 million cake is being cut into very thin slices. Conversely, lawyers working on this class action suit may seek fees of up to $15 million, says Reuters.
If you still suffer from butterfly keyboard blues, you have our sympathies, and you'll remain eligible for four years of free keyboard repairs.
Has justice been done? If they are lucky enough to be covered by this class action suit, those affected by unreliable keyboard issues multiple times over multiple replacements probably won’t be impressed by the compensation. Lastly, according to the source report, Apple denies any wrongdoing as part of its settlement agreement. It must be hoping to sweep this design flaw under the carpet, with a few people in a few US states receiving a paltry sum. | https://www.tomshardware.com/news/apple-denies-any-wrongdoing-in-dollar50m-butterfly-keyboard-settlement | 2022-07-19T19:16:55Z | https://www.tomshardware.com/news/apple-denies-any-wrongdoing-in-dollar50m-butterfly-keyboard-settlement | false | 1 |
If you’re looking for the best casino stocks to buy now, inflation hasn’t been good for many of them. The VanEck Gaming ETF (NYSEARCA:BJK) is down more than 23% in 2022, about 400 basis points worse than the S&P 500.
CNBC reported in mid-June that despite casino stocks getting hammered in the second quarter, American casinos generated $4.99 billion in revenue in April, the best April in the industry’s history. It was also the second-highest-grossing month on record behind March 2022.
However, evidence suggests that the good times might end – at least in the near term – as travelers figure out how to balance rising prices with their desire to travel.
In my list of best casino stocks to buy, I thought about including a casino property owner such as Vici Properties (NYSE:VICI), which owns 43 gaming facilities, including Caesars Palace Las Vegas, the MGM Grand, etc. Keep this one on your watchlist.
In the meantime, here are three casino operators worth considering at current prices.
Best Casino Stocks: Caesars Entertainment (CZR)
JPMorgan initiated coverage of Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) in June with an “overweight” rating and a target price of $59. Down nearly 59% in 2022, that’s a projected upside of 60% over the next 12 months.
“On the LV Strip (~50% of property level EBITDAR), growth should come from a group related ramp, which likely comprises 20% of room nights going forward, ~500 bps higher mix than the past. Furthermore, we see CZR as more than just a same store grower,” Seeking Alpha reported.
On July 1, Caesars announced the sale of its non-U.S. William Hill assets that it acquired in April 2021 as part of its $4 billion acquisition of William Hill PLC. Caesars got $730 million in net proceeds for the non-U.S. assets. It will pay down debt with the proceeds.
The William Hill acquisition expanded the company’s sports betting operations significantly. It now operates sports betting in 23 states, with 16 offering mobile sports betting and five online gaming.
While currently losing money, it could be a significant contributor to cash flow in the future. Trading at less than 1x sales, CZR is an excellent long-term play at current prices.
Monarch Casino & Resort (MCRI)
Barron’s recently discussed nine small-cap funds that could outperform the markets on the whole once stock prices eventually rebound. One of the funds was the Davenport Small Cap Focus Fund (MUTF:DSCPX). The actively managed fund likes to hold between 35 and 50 stocks.
The fund’s largest holding as of June 30 was Monarch Casino & Resort (NASDAQ:MCRI) at 6.4%. Barron’s reported that Davenport’s portfolio managers like that Monarch’s balance sheet is “pristine” and its casinos are based in the U.S.
To that first point, it finished the first quarter of 2022 with just $58.5 million in long-term debt and $33.1 million in cash and cash equivalents. That’s a net debt of $25.4 million, or just 2.3% of its $1.1 billion market capitalization.
On the second point, it operates two casinos: the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno, Nevada and the Monarch Black Hawk Casino in Black Hawk, Colorado. In Q1 2021, the two casinos generated $108.3 million in revenue, 44.5% higher than a year earlier. On the bottom line, it earned $18.1 million in the first quarter, 122.2% higher than Q1 2021.
MCRI is a small-cap gem.
Best Casino Stocks: Churchill Downs (CHDN)
Just days before the 2016 Kentucky Derby, I recommended investors buy Churchill Downs (NASDAQ:CHDN), owners of the track where the race is run every year. Despite being down 14 this year, CHDN is still up 160% in the last six years.
InvestorPlace’s Chris Markoch recently recommended CHDN as one of seven sports betting stocks to buy. Chris suggested that even though its dividend is small, the company has raised it for 11 consecutive years, making it an excellent long-term capital appreciation and income play.
Churchill Downs acquired Peninsula Pacific Entertainment LLC for $2.48 billion. The acquisition included the purchase of the Colonial Downs Racetrack in Virginia, the del Lago Resort & Casino in New York, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Iowa and six Rosie’s Gaming Emporium locations. The company plans to grow these assets strategically.
Over every period, short or long, Churchill Downs has historically trounced the entire U.S. market. I expect it to continue for years, because you don’t get many better assets than Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby.
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Boosting election-denying candidates in GOP primaries could backfire and lead to grave consequences for the country, Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) warned Democrats on Tuesday.
“It’s not illegal but it sure is stupid,” Romney told HuffPost. “Be careful what you wish for. You may select somebody who actually wins and then you hurt the country as well as your own party.”
Romney has been a vocal critic of continued Republican efforts to cast doubt on elections with lies about fraud. He is the only GOP senator who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump over both the Jan. 6, 2021, riot on Capitol Hill and his attempt to extort Ukraine.
The Democratic Party has deployed millions of dollars in states including California, Maryland and Illinois to boost Republican primary candidates who it believes are likely to lose in the general election. Many of these candidates are right-wing figures who promote lies about the election ― and the Democratic strategy has come under fire from members of the party and anti-Trump Republicans who fear it could help candidates who are a direct threat to democracy.
But Democrats who have deployed the tactic believe critics are blaming them for a GOP base hungry for election denialism and other extreme positions, and drawing distinctions without real meaning between a group of Republicans openly hostile to democracy and a group that will undoubtedly acquiesce as the former acquires power. To them, deploying hard-knuckle tactics is necessary to stop the GOP.
“No Republican running is willing to say Donald Trump should not be their nominee. Every Republican is flirting with the Big Lie. The crisis our country faces is not any individual Republican, but an entire party embracing and defending groups attacking democracy itself,” said Marshall Cohen, the political director of the Democratic Governors’ Association.
“Until they muster the courage to speak truth to their primary voters, they don’t have a leg to stand on,” he added.
Democrats have pointed to Colorado as evidence of the insincerity of GOP moderates. There, a supposed centrist candidate for governor, University of Colorado Regent Heidi Ganahl, won the primary despite Democratic efforts to boost a more conservative challenger. On Monday, Ganahl selected her running mate: A businessman who repeatedly called the 2020 election a “Democrat steal.”
The most recent Democratic meddling to boost an election denier came in Maryland, where the Democratic Governors’ Association has spent more than $1 million boosting the candidacy of Del. Dan Cox, a Trump loyalist and election denier running with the former president’s endorsement.
The DGA’s ad, from the perspective of a general election audience in heavily Democratic Maryland, is a straightforward attack: It highlights Cox’s ties to Trump, opposition to gun control and support for an abortion ban. But with Republicans having spent relatively little so far, the ad also effectively serves as a way to make GOP voters aware of Cox.
“Too close to Trump, too conservative for Maryland,” the ad’s narrator concludes.
Cox’s main challenger is Kelly Schulz, who served in the cabinet of outgoing GOP Gov. Larry Hogan and has his endorsement. Hogan and Schulz have aggressively worked to make voters aware of the DGA’s efforts.
Schulz’s campaign has aired its own ad highlighting the Democratic meddling. “He’s the only candidate who can ensure Democrats take back Maryland in 2022,” a female narrator says of Cox. “Because if you vote for crazy, Democrats win.”
Polling in the race has been limited, but generally shows a competitive race with nearly half of the electorate undecided and with little impression of either candidate. Voting concludes Tuesday in the Maryland primaries.
Democrats have also sought to elevate extreme GOP candidates in Arizona, Colorado and Pennsylvania. Doug Mastriano, the Republican candidate for governor in Pennsylvania, was once seen as a long shot given his attendance on the steps of the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 insurrection. Now polls show Mastriano trailing by surmountable margins to the Democratic candidate, Pennsylvania attorney general Josh Shapiro. | https://www.huffpost.com/entry/election-deniers-mitt-romney-democrats_n_62d6e6d9e4b0ed8ba494bbec | 2022-07-19T19:18:28Z | https://www.huffpost.com/entry/election-deniers-mitt-romney-democrats_n_62d6e6d9e4b0ed8ba494bbec | true | 1 |
Iran Literally Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Putin as He Arrives in Tehran to Forge Alliance
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Iran on Tuesday for a visit intended to deepen ties with regional heavyweights as part of Moscow’s challenge to the United States and Europe amid its grinding campaign in Ukraine.
In only his second trip abroad since Russian tanks rolled into its neighbor in February, Putin is meeting Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on pressing issues facing the region, including the conflict in Syria and a U.N.-backed proposal to resume exports of Ukrainian grain to ease the global food crisis.
As the West heaps sanctions on Russia and the costly campaign drags on, Putin is seeking to bolster ties with Tehran, a fellow target of severe U.S. sanctions and a potential military and trade partner.
In recent weeks, Russian officials visited an airfield in central Iran at least twice to review Tehran’s weapons-capable drones for possible use in Ukraine, the White House has alleged.
Iran rolled out a long red carpet for Putin at Tehran’s Mehrabad airport, where Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji greeted him warmly before he was whisked into his presidential convoy to the city.
Putin arrives at #Iran pic.twitter.com/YM0HM2Tu9Y
— Guy Elster (@guyelster) July 19, 2022
But perhaps most crucially, the Tehran trip offers Putin a chance for a high-stakes meeting with Erdogan, who has sought to help broker talks on a peaceful settlement of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, as well as help negotiations to unblock Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea.
Turkey, a NATO member, has found itself opposite Russia in bloody conflicts in Azerbaijan, Libya and Syria. It has even sold lethal drones that Ukrainian forces have used to attack Russian troops.
But Turkey hasn’t imposed sanctions on the Kremlin, making it a sorely needed partner for Moscow. Grappling with runaway inflation and a rapidly depreciating currency, Turkey also relies on the Russian market.
The gathering has symbolic meaning for Putin’s domestic audience as well, showing off Russia’s international clout even as it grows increasingly isolated and plunges deeper into a confrontation with the West.
It comes just days after U.S. President Joe Biden’s visited Israel and Saudi Arabia — Tehran’s primary rivals.
From Jerusalem and Jeddah, Biden urged Israel and Arab countries to push back on Russian, Chinese and Iranian influence that has expanded with the perception of America’s retreat from the region.
It was a tough sell. Israel maintains good relations with Putin, a necessity given the Russian presence in Syria, Israel’s northeastern neighbor and frequent target of its airstrikes.
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have declined to pump more oil beyond a plan approved by their energy alliance with Moscow.
But all the countries — despite their long-standing rivalries — could agree on drawing closer to counter Iran, which has rapidly advanced its nuclear program.
Former President Donald Trump abandoned the nuclear accord negotiated by his predecessor, Barack Obama, and reimposed crushing sanctions on Iran.
“It is clear to me that we cannot prevent an Iranian nuclear bomb under the decaying and rotten structure of the current agreement,” Trump said in announcing the move on May 8, 2018. “The Iran deal is defective at its core. If we do nothing, we know exactly what will happen.”
“In just a short period of time, the world’s leading state sponsor of terror will be on the cusp of acquiring the world’s most dangerous weapons,” he added. “Therefore I am announcing today the the United States will withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal.”
Talks to restore the deal have hit a deadlock.
The Iranian government is ramping up uranium enrichment, cracking down on dissent and grabbing headlines with optimistic, hard-line stances intended to keep the Iranian currency, the rial, from crashing.
Without sanctions relief in sight, Iran’s tactical partnership with Russia has become one of survival, even as Moscow appears to be undercutting Tehran in the black market oil trade.
“Iran is [the] center of dynamic diplomacy,” Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian wrote on Twitter, adding the meetings will “develop economic cooperation, focus on security of the region … and ensure food security.”
Fadahossein Maleki, a member of the Iranian parliament’s influential committee on national security and foreign policy, described Russia as Iran’s “most strategic partner” on Monday.
His comments belied decades of animosity stemming from Russia’s occupation of Iran during World War II — and its refusal to leave afterward.
After his arrival, Putin held talks with Raisi that followed meetings in Moscow in January and again last month in Turkmenistan.
During his fifth visit to Tehran, Putin will also meet Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to continue what Kremlin foreign affairs adviser Yuri Ushakov called a “trusting dialogue.”
“Our relations are developing at a good pace,” Putin said at the start of the meeting with Raisi, noting that Moscow and Tehran “strengthen their cooperation on international security and contribute significantly to the Syrian settlement.”
Raisi voiced hope that Putin’s visit will help expand cooperation on regional and international issues.
The focus of later trilateral talks among the presidents will be the decade-old conflict in Syria, where Iran and Russia have backed President Bashar Assad’s government, while Turkey has supported armed opposition factions. Russia intervened in the conflict in 2015, pooling efforts with Iranian forces and using its air power to shore up Assad’s fledgling military.
Ushakov said the parties will discuss efforts to encourage a political settlement, while Erdogan is expected to take up Turkey’s threats of a new military offensive in northern Syria to drive away U.S.-backed Syrian Kurdish fighters from its borders.
The operation is part of Turkey’s plan to create a safe zone along its border with Syria that would encourage the voluntary return of Syrian refugees.
In a meeting with Erdogan, Khamenei delivered a stern warning against the planned Turkish incursion.
“Any sort of military attack in northern Syria will definitely harm Turkey, Syria and the entire region, and will benefit terrorists,” Iran’s top leader said, stressing the need to “bring the issue to an end through talks.”
Iran and Turkey signed preliminary agreements covering investment, diplomacy, media and business, among other fields, and pledged to triple bilateral trade, to $30 billion.
In his speech, Erdogan called for solidarity in the fight against Kurdish militant groups as well as a network led by a U.S.-based Muslim cleric whom Ankara accuses of orchestrating a failed coup in 2016.
“They are nuisances that disrupt the calm of the countries where they are present,” he said. “We need to continue to lead a struggle against them.”
Humanitarian issues in Syria have also come into focus since Russia used its veto power at the U.N. Security Council last week to restrict aid deliveries to 4.1 million people in Syria’s rebel-held northwest after six months, instead of a year.
Talks to lift a Russian blockade and get Ukraine’s grain into global markets also are on the agenda.
Last week, U.N., Russian, Ukrainian and Turkish officials reached a tentative agreement on some aspects of a deal to ensure the export of 22 million tons of desperately needed grain and other agricultural products trapped in Ukraine’s Black Sea ports by the fighting.
Tuesday’s meeting between Putin and Erdogan could help clear remaining hurdles, a major step toward alleviating a food crisis that has sent prices of vital commodities like wheat and barley soaring.
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GUWAHATI, India (WXIN) — Marriage is full of compromises, and one Indian couple has gone viral for their prenuptial contract in which they agreed to limit the amount of pizza they ate.
The couple, 24-year-old Shanti Prasad and her groom, 25-year-old Mintu Rai, were married in June in India’s northern state of Assam, reported the BBC.
A video of them signing an oversized contract has since reached more than 20 million views on Instagram.
According to the BBC, the couple’s friends helped them draw up the contract, and at the top of the list, it says “only one pizza in a month.”
Prasad is the pizza fanatic in the relationship and would always want to get some cheesy slices during their dates. Rai told the BBC he “also likes pizzas but can’t eat them every day.”
“Her love for pizza is second only to her love for Mintu. I think she thinks about pizza in her free time and even in sleep,” one friend told the BBC.
The newlyweds also agreed to the following terms, among others, as outlined in the contract:
- Prasad must go to the gym daily.
- Rai must make breakfast every Sunday.
- Rai must take Prasad shopping every 15 days.
- Rai can only go to “late night parties” with his wife.
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HONOLULU (AP) — A former county official in Hawaii admitted in court that he took bribes in exchange for using his position to abuse a program meant to address the lack of affordable housing.
Alan Rudo, who was a Housing and Community Development Specialist on the Big Island, pleaded guilty Monday to conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud.
“My client is taking full responsibility for whatever he did and he’s cooperating with the government,” Rudo’s defense attorney Gary Singh told The Associated Press Tuesday.
In an attempt to increase the amount of affordable housing on the Big Island, the county enacted a policy requiring developers to include affordable housing in their projects or contribute to affordable housing off-site, according to Rudo's plea agreement filed in court.
Developers who agree to construct new affordable housing units in excess of any required under county code can earn credits, which can be sold or transferred to other developers to satisfy affordable housing requirements for other projects, according to court documents.
It was Rudo's job to ensure the affordable housing requirements were met and to help developers with the policy.
Rudo and unnamed conspirators “devised a scheme to abuse the County’s affordable housing policy, steal public benefits intended for low-income residents and thereby line their own pockets,” his plea agreement said.
They used his position to ensure approval of three affordable housing agreements with “extraordinarily favorable terms," concealed Rudo's ownership interest in the companies and the bribes and kickbacks he received and attempted to receive, the court document said.
“In fact, the conspirators never built a single unit of affordable housing," the document said. Instead the conspirators sold the credits and land they received.
Rudo took and attempted to take from the co-conspirators nearly $2 million, the agreement said.
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LOS ANGELES, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bigo Live, a global leader in live streaming and entertainment, hosted North America's first ever BIGO Awards Gala in Los Angeles on July 15, 2022 at the world-famous Paramount Pictures in the heart of Hollywood, CA. The premiere Gala event was appropriately themed "Realize Your Dreams" and it did not disappoint as Bigo Live creators from across the world gathered to accept awards, perform their musical talents and more at this invite-only soiree that commenced with a Hollywood premier-style red carpet entrance. Guests such as GuitarGod83, Jaybies and Sloan Bone posed for photos before being escorted into the historic Paramount Theater draped with a mix of Hollywood memorabilia and Bigo Live signage. Attendees were met by an incredible DJ set by award-winning DJ ER to kick the night off.
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'Only yes means yes': Spain's senate approves new law on sexual consent
CommentsSpain's Senate approved a new law Tuesday that requires an explicit expression of consent in sexual relations.
Under the bill, consensual sex will now require an agreement from the partners, instead of silence. It will also widen the threshold for rape cases beyond incidents of violence or intimidation.
The legislation -- popularly known as the “only yes means yes” law -- was backed by Spain's parliament in May.
It was proposed by the country's Socialist government after the high-profile "La Manada" ("Wolfpack") gang rape incident in Pamplona in 2016 prompted widespread protests.
Five men were found guilty of sexually abusing, but not raping, an unconscious 18-year-old woman because she could not prove she had not given consent.
Spain’s Supreme Court later overruled two lower courts and sentenced the five defendants to 15 years in prison for rape.
Lawmakers from the opposition conservative Popular Party and the far-right VOX party voted against the legislation.
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An epic legal fight between Elon Musk and Twitter began in earnest in a Delaware court on Tuesday as lawyers for both sides fought over when to start the trial.
Twitter is trying to force the billionaire to make good on his April promise to buy the social media giant for $44 billion — and the company wants it to happen quickly because it says the ongoing dispute is harming its business. Musk, the world’s richest man, pledged to pay $54.20 a share for Twitter but now wants to back out of the agreement.
Musk said he tried to obtain information about fake accounts on the platform for two months but claimed Twitter never provided it.
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US health insurers raise rates to match increase in usage
SACRAMENTO, California (AP) — After putting off routine health care for much of the pandemic, Americans are now returning to doctors’ offices in big numbers — a trend that’s starting to show up in higher insurance rates across the country.
Health insurers in individual marketplaces across 13 states and Washington D.C. will raise rates an average of 10% next year, according to a review of rate filings by the Kaiser Family Foundation.
That’s a big increase after premiums remained virtually flat for several years during the pandemic as insurers seek to recoup costs for more people using their policies, combined with record-high inflation that is driving up prices for virtually everything, including health care.
The rates review included Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Texas, Vermont and Washington.
“We’re at a point in the pandemic where people are using health care that they may have put off before,” said Larry Levitt, executive vice president for health policy with the Kaiser Family Foundation. “We have a double whammy right now of people using more care and inflation throughout the economy.”
In California, state officials announced Tuesday that rates would increase an average of 6% next year for the 1.7 million people who purchase coverage through Covered California, the state-operated health insurance marketplace. That’s a big jump after years of record low increases, when rate increases averaged about 1% in the past three years.
Increased use of health plans was the biggest reason for the increase, accounting for four percentage points, according to Jessica Altman, executive director of Covered California.
“That is really the consistent message that other states are seeing as well, and even more so than California,” she said.
The rate increases come as Congress debates whether to extend financial help for consumers through the American Rescue Plan — the $1.9 trillion economic aid package Congress passed last year to combat the economic impacts of the pandemic.
The American Rescue Plan included significant funding to keep health insurance premiums low for people who purchase coverage through state marketplaces.
California receives about $1.7 billion annually from that funding to make sure no one paid more than 8.5% of their household income on monthly premiums.
If that assistance expires at the end of this year, about 3 million Americans — including 220,000 Californians — would likely drop coverage because they will no longer be able to afford it, according to an analysis by Covered California.
Without guidance on whether Congress will extend the assistance next year, some insurers have reacted by proactively raising rates in anticipation of people dropping coverage. The uncertainty accounted for half a percentage point of California’s 6% increase, Altman said.
California officials have lobbied hard for Congress to extend the financial assistance through the American Rescue Plan. In general, the price of health insurance premiums depends on who is buying coverage. If its mostly sick people, the premiums are more expensive. If more healthy people buy them, the premiums cost less.
Altman said California has managed to keep its rate increases below the national average in part because more healthy people are buying coverage through Covered California than most other states.
She said that’s in part because of a California law that taxes people who refuse to purchase health coverage. But she said it’s also because of subsidies that keep premiums low so more people can afford them.
Altman said not extending the federal financial assistance would price some people out of coverage and “is the core outcome to be concerned about here.”
“That would be a big step backwards,” she said.
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Denmark national team stadium Parken contains best restaurant in the world, new list says
A restaurant located within the confines of Parken, the Denmark national team's home stadium, has been voted the best in the world, according to a prestigious poll.
Geranium, the Copenhagen-based eatery, was announced as the number one pick in the World's 50 Best Restaurants annual rankings on Monday.
The eatery, which occupies the eighth floor of Parken, was the first Danish restaurant to win three Michelin stars upon opening its doors to the public - and adds another chapter to the venue's history.
Why is there a restaurant in Parken?
Opened in 1992 as the home of FC Copenhagen and the Denmark national team, Parken underwent extensive renovations into its current iteration in 2009.
Shortly after further works had been completed, Geranium moved into the structure, having been forced to close in its original location in 2008.
It won its second and third Michelin stars following its arrival into the complex, and previously made impressive placements in the annual rankings, now succeeding fellow Danish outlet Noma as number one this year.
What else is Parken known for?
Since it was opened, Parken has played host to a number of major events in Copenhagen, with the 2000 UEFA Cup Final, as well as major handball finals.
Its record attendance was set in 1997 for a Michael Jackson concert, with a host of other major musical artists having played the venue over the years.
It is probably best known however as the site of last year's Euro 2020 group clash between Finland and Denmark, where Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest. He has since made a full recovery and has joined the Red Devils this summer.
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Amazon’s Prime Video is getting a much-needed design overhaul
It actually looks like a streaming app now.
Amazon has revealed that it is finally giving the Prime Video app a much-needed redesign. The app’s user experience has been subpar for years, and the company has decided it’s time to bring a new face to its popular streaming app.
The company revealed its upgrade plans in a blog post earlier this week. The initial rollout of the new user experience starts this week for Android and living room streaming devices, like Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, and game consoles.
Additionally, it’ll be available on iOS and via web browser in the coming months. Smart TVs will most likely see a gradual rollout depending on the manufacturer.
The new app now resembles what most of us are used to from our streaming apps. There are banners for different categories showing the platform’s popular content. And there are six primary category pages to help you navigate.
The categories at launch include Home, Store, Find, Live TV, Free with Ads, and My Stuff. Using these six pages, it should be much easier to navigate Prime Video and find the shows or movies you’re looking for.
The app has added updated carousels that show information about shows as you hover over them from the main page. Amazon has also made it easier to know exactly what content is available for free with your Prime subscription.
This overhaul comes at a great time for Amazon ahead of some major updates to the platform. The highly anticipated The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power show is coming in September. And Thursday Night Football comes to the platform in full force around the same time.
Hopefully, this overhaul makes navigating the Prime Video app easier for everyday users, and I’m sure we’ll see even more changes as the new app is rolled out.
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This final dive into the 2019 GDP county data for 21 Indiana industry sectors begins with a reminder: the federal “disclosure policy,” which intends to protect the privacy of business firms, makes it impossible to give a reasonably complete picture of the economy in 76 of Indiana’s 92 counties.
Government and government enterprises were reported in all counties. Government enterprises include postal, transportation and utility services among others. These services could be offered in the private sector, yet, for historical or efficiency reasons, have been taken on by governmental units.
Government, which includes public schools, was the number one sector in 14 Indiana counties. Among these were Monroe, Delaware, and Vigo where public universities are located.
Marion County, where the State government and the largest city are located, had Government ranking fourth (8.6%) among its economic sectors. By contrast, Martin County, with the Crane Navy Base, found 71% of its GDP in the government sector.
While government was no less than eighth among ranked sectors in any county, it was less than three percent in Gibson, Posey and Harrison counties.
Real Estate, Renting and Leasing was reported for all 92 counties. This sector includes not only Real Estate development (exclusive of construction), plus renting and leasing of all sorts. Construction equipment, home furniture, trucks and cars, residential and commercial spaces are rented and leased.
Statewide, this sector ranked third with 10.4% of GDP. It ranked first in four counties (Johnson, Boone, Brown and Switzerland). In Brown County, it accounted for 22% of GDP. In no county did it rank less than sixth.
Finance and insurance was reported and ranked in 87 counties. It occupied first place only in Hamilton County with 19% of that county’s GDP and 18% of the sector’s state GDP. Marion County had 32% of the sector’s state GDP even though the sector provided only 7% of the county’s GDP.
Professional, scientific, and technical businesses accounted for 4.5% of Indiana’s GDP and ranked 10th among 21 sectors. In Martin County this sector ranked second with 8.7% of the county’s GDP. Hamilton County had the highest percent of county GDP (9.3%) in these activities. Thirty-three counties had less than 2% of county GDP in this sector.
In this era of Information, 48% of Indiana’s GDP in this sector was undisclosed. Included here are broadcast, internet and publishing firms, ranging from news to software.. Also included here are services that store and distribute computerized information.
Marion County data for this sector were undisclosed, but $500,000 was reported for Warren County.
Arts, Entertainment and Recreation, which includes gambling and professional sports were concentrated in two counties. Marion, with no casinos, had 39% and Lake, with two casinos in 2019, had 14% of this sector in Indiana. Because of casinos, this “quality of life” sector was greater than 2% of county GDP in only Dearborn, Harrison, Madison, LaPorte and Lake.
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Jordan Peele Would 'Never Say Never' to Get Out Sequel: 'There's Certainly a Lot to Talk About Left'
Jordan Peele is giving Get Out fans some hope.
In an interview with the Associated Press published Monday, the 2017 thriller's writer and director spoke about the possibility of doing a sequel.
"I do get asked that a lot," said Peele, 43. "Never say never." He continued, "There's certainly a lot to talk about left. We'll see."
As for how his three films — Get Out, Us (2019) and Nope, which hits theaters Friday — make up his mission to tackle and criticize societal issues, Peele said, "I feel like I'm off to the races."
The Academy Award winner explained, "I just don't know if I could limit how many films I have that are me. I'm starting to lose sight of what I would be doing if I wasn't doing movies like this."
"So I would say the project has extended," Peele said.
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In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter earlier this month, Daniel Kaluuya, the star of the 2017 horror hit and of this year's Nope, said he doesn't interpret the first movie's success as "pressure."
"I don't take the pressure," said Kaluuya, 33. "I like accomplishing the goals that we've set."
The Oscar-winning actor explained that his thrill to work on Nope was "more [about] working with Jordan." He continued, "We had a lot of conversations building up to the shoot, and when I got to the set, I was like, 'Oh s---, this is a f---ing action film. Holy s---.' The most daring thing to do is go for it, [so] let's do Bruce Willis then. Let's go for this s---."
"I really care about original films and original content, and to even be making a film like this with Keke Palmer as a lead, me as a lead, Jordan as a director on this level of budget and it be original — it's so important that this film connects," the Black Panther star added.
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During his THR interview, Kaluuya also shared a feeling that he's at the end of a chapter in his life.
"Get Out happened and it's just been nonstop," the actor said. "Even though I don't feel like I've been projecting that. But it has been nonstop in terms of the amount of films I've done, the amount of press I've done, and all the writing and producing I've done underneath. It's just been consistently on the go, and I feel like you have to rethink certain things."
Kaluuya continued, "This is the point where I rethink certain things. What makes me happy? What's exciting? What excites me? What will excite the audience? And it could be the same trajectory that I'm on, but I've got to make sure it's that."
On Monday, Nope premiered at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California. On the carpet, Kaluuya continued to rave about his partnership with Peele to PEOPLE.
"I just thought, we care about the same things," he said. "We want to make great cinema. We want to make [and] tell great stories. [We're] into the same geeky narratives and film. So I think it's a perfect match."
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Peele's highly anticipated third movie hits theaters Friday, and after the premiere and press screenings, critics and journalists are sharing their first reactions on social media.
Without giving too much away, the movie is about members of a horse ranch experiencing strange encounters from above, forcing them to consider whether there's such a thing as "bad miracles."
Peele has said he intended Nope to be seen on the big screen, using IMAX cameras to "capture some incredible images, unlike anything on film before."
And many members of the press agreed: PEOPLE's Nigel Smith, the senior news editor for Movies, tweeted, "See it on the biggest screen you can find. A thrilling and strange spectacle unlike anything else out there. I'll never look at the sky the same way again."
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How to clean and prepare sardines
“Semolina pilchard / Climbing up the Eiffel Tower / Elementary penguin singing hare krishna / Man, you should have seen them kicking Edgar Allan Poe.”
That’s from The Beatles’ “I Am the Walrus.” I bet walruses love nothing more than a fresh pilchard — another name for our Pacific sardine, a small member of the herring family. John Lennon, who penned these lyrics, might also have been referring to a favorite dinner item. Or maybe he just was playing with words to make the rhythm he wanted. That was John.
Now here’s good news for all the walruses out there, of which I am one. The mid-summer catch of fresh sardines was scheduled to arrive in the first week or two of July at our markets, according to the staff at Santa Rosa Seafood on Santa Rosa Avenue (check for availability by calling them at 707-579-2085).
Pacific sardines aren’t those little headless brisling sardines packed with olive oil into flat pull-tab cans. Our fresh sardines run between 8 and 10 inches long or more and are usually sold as they came from the fishing nets — meaning you have to clean and prepare them for cooking.
How to clean sardines
It’s simple to do. Lay the fish belly up and slice it down the middle from the tail end up to the head. Scrape out the entrails with your finger and rinse the fish under cold water, then pat it dry with a dish towel. A sharp twist and tug and the head pulls off easily. Discard it or feed it to your cat, if the picky little eater will have it. Or you can leave it on to remind you of life’s inescapable fate.
Now lay the fish belly up and push the sides flat to expose the spine running the length of the fish. Grasp the spine from the head end of the fish and gently lift it up and out, bringing most of the bones with it. Sardines are bony and you won’t remove them all, so just eat carefully.
Sardines are also oily and can smell fishy, so many people marinate them for a couple hours in the fridge before cooking. I use a marinade made with 3 or 4 minced garlic cloves, ¼ cup of good olive oil, ¼ cup of lemon juice, a heaping teaspoon of smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon of Dijon mustard, a pinch of salt and a grind or 2 of fresh black pepper, all whisked together.
Lay the cleaned and deboned filets in the bottom of a small bowl and pour the marinade over them. Turn them to coat. Refrigerate, turning them once or twice during the 2 hours they’ll be marinating.
Declining catch
Many of us have visited the old Cannery Row in Monterey, which now is repurposed with shops, restaurants and the world-class Monterey Bay Aquarium.
The canneries stopped operating in 1968. That’s because the golden age of Pacific sardines stretched from the 1930s, when they were nutritious, ubiquitous and cheap, to WWII, when tons of sardines fed our troops at war.
In the 12 seasons from 1934 to 1946, the canneries processed 600,000 tons of sardines each season. State biologists warned that sardine populations couldn’t sustain removals over 250,000 tons, but the fishing industry and War Department resisted any attempt to install a quota. As John Steinbeck wrote at the time, “The canneries themselves fought the war by getting the limit taken off fish and catching them all. It was done for patriotic reasons.”
From 1946 to 1952, fisheries hauled in about 230,00 tons of sardines a year. From 1953 through 1962, the catch was just over 55,000 tons a year. The last five seasons it was 24,000 tons. And as one fisherman who took part in the last season of 1968 said, “In the last year, we caught them all in one night.”
Author Randall Reinstedt, in his 1978 book, “Where Have All the Sardines Gone?,” estimated that there were enough sardines in those catches from 1934 to 1968 that, if the fish were laid end to end, they would reach to the moon and back.
Grilled Pacific Sardines
Smaller fish, less than 8 inches, are sweeter, less oily and less fishy. The larger sardines are oilier and have a more pronounced fishy flavor. The oil, by the way, is an omega-3 — very nutritious and health-promoting, as are all the minerals and proteins in this species.
Grilling is always the best way to cook them, and that’s just right for the July catch, although sardines spawn in several waves over the year, producing surges of fresh sardines throughout the seasons. Use a wire mesh screen over the grill so the fish don’t slip down between the bars.
Brush the fish with the marinade or use olive oil, lemon juice and salt just before you put them on the grill. Either way works fine. Use a hot grill and cook the fish for about 2 minutes, give or take, per side. They cook quickly. Look where the spine was removed. If the flesh is whitish and opaque, it’s done. Serve hot. | https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news/how-to-clean-and-prepare-sardines/ | 2022-07-19T19:46:48Z | https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news/how-to-clean-and-prepare-sardines/ | true | 1 |
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The McGwire family is set to see the other side of things in one of baseball’s best rivalries.
Mason McGwire, son of 12-time All-Star slugger Mark, was selected in the eighth round of baseball’s amateur draft by the Chicago Cubs on Monday.
Mark spent five of his 16 major league seasons with the rival St. Louis Cardinals, including the memorable 1998 season when he and Cubs star Sammy Sosa raced to break Roger Maris’ single-season home run mark. McGwire ended up with 70 and Sosa with 66 before both of their reputations were tarnished amid steroid revelations.
Mason is a right-handed pitcher out of Capistrano Valley High School in California. The 18-year-old — born several years after Mark’s playing days ended — is committed to the University of Oklahoma, where his 19-year-old brother Max is an infielder. There’s no indication yet if Mason plans to turn pro, but teams seldom use picks in the top 10 rounds on players who they think are unsingable.
Mark was also drafted in the eighth round out of high school in 1981 by the Montreal Expos as a first baseman and right-handed pitcher. He opted to attend college at Southern California, where he led college baseball in home runs in 1984 before being chosen 10th overall by Oakland.
Mason is one of several sons of big leaguers taken in this year’s draft, including the top two picks — Jackson Holliday, son of Matt, went first overall to Baltimore while Druw Jones, son of Andruw, went second to Arizona. Justin Crawford, whose dad was All-Star Carl Crawford, was selected 17th overall by the Philadelphia Phillies.
Here are some other players of note selected during the draft’s second day, when rounds 3-10 were held:
— RHP Nolan McLean, Baltimore: The Orioles hadn’t picked a pitcher before the fifth round since Mike Elias became general manager after the 2018 season, but they bucked that trend by taking McLean to begin the third round. And even then, they picked a guy with a promising bat. McLean was a two-way player at Oklahoma State, hitting 13 home runs while reaching 98 mph on the mound. The O’s announced him only as a right-handed pitcher, so it seems his two-way days might be done.
— RHP Brock Porter, Texas: A day after making the most stunning pick of the first round by taking right-hander Kumar Rocker third overall, the Rangers made another splash in the fourth round with Porter, a high school pitcher from Michigan who ranked 11th overall on MLB.com’s pre-draft rankings. Rocker, who failed to sign with the Mets as a first-rounder last year because of red flags in his physical, is expected to sign a deal for less than the bonus slot accompanying the No. 3 pick. Those savings will likely be spent on Porter, who can throw 100 mph and earned Gatorade’s National Player of the Year with a 0.41 ERA.
— RHP Dylan DeLucia, Cleveland: DeLucia was named the College World Series Most Outstanding Player after pitching a four-hit shutout for Mississippi against Arkansas that sent the Rebels to the finals. Ole Miss went on to win its first championship, and now DeLucia is headed to a pro organization known for its ability to develop pitchers.
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SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News) — The Texas Trees Association reports 75.7% of the state is in a severe drought, with heat index values well over 100°F in many areas.
In these conditions, many are wondering how to go about caring for the trees on their property during a drought.
To start with, trees should be given priority over grass given the fact that grass can recover from a drought quickly, often re-establishing itself in a single season.
Trees do not come with the same resilience as lawns do.
Officials say trees should be watered deeply and slowly, and this is best done with a bubbler, multiple drip emitter, or a hand-held hose that can saturate a tree’s root zone.
Sprinkler systems work very well for lawn care, but they are not highly effective in terms of watering trees.
During drought conditions, it is best to water trees between the hours of 7 p.m. and 8 a.m. During this window of time less water will evaporate due to the cooler conditions. Using mulch can help to conserve water and prevent weed competition for the water intended for the tree.
Do not fertilize or prune trees during the summer months since fertilizers promote growth the tree cannot sustain and the removal of any photosynthetic greenery takes food away from a tree that is already stressed. While water is scarce and the heat is abundant, you should only be removing dead or hazardous branches from the trees on your property. | https://www.ktsa.com/how-to-care-for-trees-during-drought-conditions/ | 2022-07-19T19:54:25Z | https://www.ktsa.com/how-to-care-for-trees-during-drought-conditions/ | true | 1 |
UBC MILLWRIGHTS SUPPORT DEAL TO BUILD $1.5B ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERY PLANT IN ONTARIO
KINGSTON, ON, July 19, 2022 /CNW/ - Umicore signed a memorandum of understanding with Ottawa which will allow them to tap into investment funds from the Federal Strategic Innovation Fund and offset construction costs of an industrial-scale manufacturing plant for electric vehicle batteries.
"As progressive cross-trained construction and maintenance professionals UBC Millwrights are leading the way in delivering mechatronics, robotics, and maintenance training programs that will directly support the success of Umicore and our Industry partners." said Mark Beardsworth, Executive-Secretary Treasurer, Millwright Regional Council of Ontario.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, announced plans to bring a new world-leading facility to Ontario to produce essential components of electric vehicle batteries. Through the new partnership, Umicore plans to invest $1.5 billion to establish a net-zero facility in Loyalist Township, Ontario, which will create 1,000 jobs during construction and hundreds of permanent positions.
UBC Millwrights are the auto industry's go-to professionals and we embrace new ways to keep pace with emerging technologies. To support our clients, we customize training to meet changing industry demands and deliver it in a timely, cost-effective way to keep production humming.
The Millwright Regional Council of Ontario looks forward to the construction of a world leading facility to build electric vehicle batteries in Kingston, Ontario and collaborating with our industry partners to provide installation and maintenance services to keep the industry moving.
The Millwright Regional Council of Ontario (MRCO) is composed of eight affiliated Local Unions of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC) across the Province of Ontario.
We represent thousands of women and men working as progressive cross-trained construction and maintenance professionals with exceptional skills to install, maintain, diagnose, and repair precision machinery.
UBC millwrights are vital partners in industries as diverse as energy, automotive, aerospace, food processing, pharmaceuticals and more.
SOURCE Millwright Regional Council of Ontario
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A 62-year-old teacher at a Christian preschool in Florida found herself behind bars this week after she was allegedly caught on camera “forcefully” grabbing a 2-year-old student several times and later knocking the child to the ground, authorities say. Rebecca Lynn Bird was taken into custody and is now facing one count of felony child abuse.
Under Florida state law, child abuse is a third-degree penalty punishable by up to five years in prison, a $5,000 fine, and five years of probation.
According to a press release from the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, administrators at the Aldersgate Christian Learning Center located in the Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Largo contacted the mother of the child who was allegedly assaulted and informed her that her daughter had been “the victim of battery.”
“During the investigation, deputies discovered that Bird forcefully grabbed the victim several times and, in another incident, caused the victim to fall to the ground,” the sheriff’s office wrote.
Investigators on the case also discovered that all of the alleged incidents involving Bird and the victim were captured on video by the school’s surveillance camera.
According to the sheriff’s office, Bird had been employed by the school less than one week when the incident occurred. She was hired on July 12, 2022 and fired after school administrators reviewed the security camera surveillance footage on July 18, 2022. Authorities said they do no believe any other students were harmed by Bird during her brief tenure at the school.
Deputies arrested Bird on Monday at approximately 4:16 p.m. She was processed and brought to the Pinellas County Jail. She was released Monday after posting bond of $5,000, jail records show.
The arrest appears to have been the most recent of Bird’s run-ins with law enforcement. In the early 80s, a defendant bearing the same first, middle and last name — and the same date of birth — was convicted on one count of misdemeanor petit theft and one count of non-violent resisting or obstructing a peace officer. In addition to multiple reckless and careless driving citations, a defendant matching the same aforementioned identity markers was also found guilty of driving under the influence in 2001, 2005, and 2017, according to online court records.
According to a sworn affidavit from the Largo Police Department, Bird on Dec. 7, 2017 was observed drinking heavily at a bar and was pulled over by officers. She was described as “slow to react” and showing “numerous signs of impairment including bloodshot/watery eyes, slurred speech, unsteady on her feet, and an odor of alcohol coming from her breath as she spoke.” Officers administered a breathalyzer test which yielded a result of .166, more than double the state legal limit of .08.
The Aldersgate Christian Learning Center did not immediately respond to messages from Law&Crime seeking comment on Bird’s arrest and whether the school was aware of her previous apparent legal infractions at the time she was hired.
No attorney was listed as representing Bird in the child abuse case on the case docket.
[image via Pinella County Sheriff’s Office]
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Guelph street closed for police investigation
Guelph street closed for police investigation
Guelph Police Service said they have closed a street for an investigation.
In a tweet, police said they closed Eramosa Road eastbound at Stevenson Street.
Police have not released information on the nature of the investigation
This story will be updated.
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