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PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Republican Party has censured state House Speaker Rusty Bowers after his gripping public testimony to the Jan. 6 panel about Donald Trump’s relentless pressure to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
The censure Tuesday night by the state GOP’s executive committee came hours after Trump reiterated his support for Bowers’ opponent in his upcoming Republican primary for state Senate. The former president is scheduled to campaign with his favored candidates on Friday in northern Arizona.
The censure is largely symbolic, but it’s illustrative of the iron grip that Trump continues to have over the Republican Party, even after a mob of his supporters broke into the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in an effort to stop Joe Biden from becoming president.
“(Bowers) is no longer a Republican in good standing & we call on Republicans to replace him at the ballot box in the August primary,” Arizona Republican Party chair Kelli Ward tweeted Tuesday.
It’s highly unusual for a state political party to formally take sides in a contested primary, but the Arizona GOP under Ward has not been shy about boosting Trump allies in the internal struggle over the future of the Republican Party. The Arizona Republican Party last year censured other top Republicans who crossed the former president, including Gov. Doug Ducey, Cindy McCain and former Sen. Jeff Flake.
A spokesman for Bowers, Andrew Wilder, did not immediately respond to a phone call and text message seeking comment.
The censure does not specifically mention Bowers’ testimony to the House Jan. 6 committee but characterizes him as hostile to the GOP platform and activists. It cites his efforts to block election bills advanced by Trump allies and his support for a bill banning most employers from discriminating against LGBTQ people, among other measures.
Bowers is term-limited in the House and is running for the state Senate against David Farnsworth, a former Republican senator who echoes Trump’s lies about the 2020 election.
Bowers earned national acclaim with his recitation of the pressure he faced from Trump and his allies, including angry and noisy protests outside his home as his adult daughter lay dying inside from an extended illness. Bowers says he supported Trump’s campaign in 2020 but would not help the former president overturn his loss in Arizona.
In his testimony last month, Bowers walked through what started with a Trump phone call on a Sunday after he returned from church. The defeated president laid out a proposal to have the state replace its electors for Biden with others favoring Trump.
“I said, ‘Look, you’re asking me to do something that is counter to my oath, ’” Bowers testified.
Bowers insisted on seeing Trump’s evidence of voter fraud, which he said Trump’s team never produced beyond vague allegations. He recalled Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani later told him, “We’ve got lots of theories; we just don’t have the evidence.”
He took heat for telling The Associated Press before his testimony that he would support Trump if he won the GOP nomination. He has since walked that back, saying he’s even more opposed to Trump after testifying publicly before the Jan. 6 committee. | https://www.wkrg.com/news/politics/arizona-gop-censures-rusty-bowers-after-jan-6-testimony/ | 2022-07-20T20:07:52Z | https://www.wkrg.com/news/politics/arizona-gop-censures-rusty-bowers-after-jan-6-testimony/ | true | 27 |
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Patients enrolled in South Dakota's medical marijuana program will have their first opportunity to buy cannabis from a state-licensed facility next week.
It has been a year and a-half since state voters overwhelmingly approved medical marijuana. The co-owner of one dispensary, United Rd. in Hartford, says the business has secured the first initial inventory available to state-run stores and the showroom is ready for customers.
The building was created with security in mind, said co-owner B.J. Olson.
“We started with a vault and then built the building around the vault. We have eight inch poured concrete walls, reinforced with rebar,” Olson said.
The business is a Unity Rd. franchise, KELO-TV reported.
“The beauty of partnering with someone already established that has a plan in place is that we obtained the play book,” co-owner Adam Jorgensen said. “This is stuff that we don’t have the ability to go out and procure on our own. This is part of the design team that comes specifically with our partnership with Unity Rd.”
Their franchise partnership means all their display tables, cases and security devices in the building are all the same as other Unity Rd. locations across the country.
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans erased regulations Wednesday allowing local election clerks to fill in missing information on absentee ballot envelopes, the latest move in the GOP’s push to tighten voting procedures in the crucial swing state.
The Wisconsin Elections Commission in October 2016 issued guidance to local clerks saying they could fill in missing witness information on absentee envelopes without contacting the witness or the voter. The guidance was in effect during the 2020 presidential election, which saw Joe Biden narrowly defeat then-President Donald Trump in Wisconsin.
Trump has spread the false claim that Biden stole the election despite multiple reviews and court decisions that found no evidence of fraud on a scale that would have affected the outcome. Republicans have sought tighter restrictions on voting around the country, often arguing that they are essential to maintain the public’s faith in elections. According to the Brennan Center for Justice, at least 19 states enacted laws that made it harder to vote last year, including shortening the window for applying for an absentee mail ballot, stiffening voter identification requirements and limiting early voting hours.
Wisconsin’s Republican-controlled Legislature passed a sweeping package of bills earlier this year to require the rules committee to sign off on any commission guidance, to make it harder for people to declare themselves indefinitely confined in order to get an absentee ballot and to ban private groups from giving local governments money to administer elections.
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers vetoed the entire package, but Republicans won a major victory earlier this month when the conservative-controlled state Supreme Court outlawed drop boxes. The GOP has argued that the boxes aren’t secure and invite fraud.
Now GOP leaders have set their sights on the clerk guidance, arguing that state law doesn’t allow clerks to fill in blanks on ballot envelopes and if the witness doesn’t fill in the missing information the ballot doesn’t count. They demanded that the commission codify the guidance in an emergency rule, which would allow the Legislature’s Republican-controlled rules committee to erase it.
The commission complied and drafted the rule. The committee met Wednesday afternoon to block it at the request of Republican legislative leaders, including Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu.
Democrats on the committee spent an hour criticizing the move, labeling it a “disgusting” attempt to tamp down voter turnout ahead of the Aug. 9 primary and Nov. 8 general election, which includes critical races for governor and U.S. Senate.
“This is a horrible mistake but it continues the road Republicans are going down,” Rep. Gary Hebl said. “They don’t have the votes so they’ve got to cut down the number of people who can vote any way they can do it. It’s a sad time in our democracy that we have to stoop to these levels.”
GOP committee members countered that state law simply doesn’t allow clerks to fill in missing information. They stressed that clerks can attempt to return ballots with incomplete witness addresses. Hebl countered that overworked clerks will simply “chuck” incomplete envelopes in the trash.
“I care about following state law,” the committee co-chairman Sen. Steve Nass said. “No one has mentioned a state law that allows (the elections commission) to do what they’re doing. (The commission) is attempting to create a new law. That is a core legislative function.”
The committee ultimately voted 6-4 to suspend the regulations. All four Democrats on the panel voted against the move.
It’s not clear how many clerks may have acted to fix witness information during the 2020 election.
The Legislative Audit Bureau last year reviewed nearly 15,000 absentee ballot envelopes from the election across 29 municipalities and found that 1,022, or about 7%, were missing parts of witness addresses. Fifteen didn’t have any witness address at all, eight lacked a witness signature and three didn’t have a voter signature.
Auditors found evidence that clerks had corrected addresses on 66 envelopes, or 0.4% of the sample. The audit cautioned against extrapolating the findings statewide, however, noting auditors reviewed ballot envelopes from nine of the 10 municipalities with the highest proportion of absentee ballots.
If the rules committee invalidates the commission’s rule, the initial guidance saying clerks can correct missing information would still stand, but maybe not for long. The Waukesha County Republican Party filed a lawsuit earlier this month alleging the guidance is illegal.
Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell said if clerks are blocked from adding missing information on their own, they will have to track witnesses down that could be cumbersome for some offices with already heavy workloads. He said clerks may decide to mail the ballot back with a request to fill in the missing information if there’s enough time to do so before Election Day. Otherwise they may have to call or email the voter.
He said allowing clerks to add missing information on their own is a “common-sense system.” Often the witness is the voter’s spouse and clerks can confirm an address through the state voter database.
“Any fair-minded person would think this was reasonable,” he said.
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This story has been updated to correct the spelling of ‘McDonell’ in 17th graf.
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Bonnie J. Jaques, 69, of LaFargeville
LAFARGEVILLE, New York (WWNY) - Bonnie J. Jaques, 69, passed away early Tuesday morning at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown.
She was born November 19, 1952 in Alexandria Bay, NY daughter of George and Rose Tibbles Savage. She graduated from Alexandria Central High School. Bonnie worked for some time at the Thousand Islands Egg Factory.
She married George Leslie Jaques on January 16, 1971 in Alexandria Bay. Mr. Jaques passed away on June 5, 2011.
She loved being on the St. Lawrence River and enjoyed the Game Show Network.
She is survived by a son, Scott (Tina) Jaques, Inverness, FL, a daughter, Hope Jaques and her companion Tom Loy, LaFargeville, three brothers, Mitchell (Christina) Savage, Pulaski, NY, Ricky Savage, Theresa and Ronnie(Sue) Savage, Redwood, two sisters, Penny Hatch, Redwood and Diane Olmstead, Clayton, four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Besides her husband, Les, she was predeceased by a brother, George Savage, Jr. and three sisters, Minnie Ellis, Connie Denner and Jean Holten.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, July 24th at 11 am at the Costello Funeral Home, Alexandria Bay. Gathering at the LaFargeville Klock-Smith American Legion Post 1788 right after. A dish to pass would be welcomed. Burial at family’s convenience .
Memorial donations may be made to the Klock-Smith American Legion, Post 1788, 36223 Route 180, LaFargeville, NY 13565
Online condolences may be made at costellofuneralservice.com
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ATLANTA, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MetroCity Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: MCBS) announced today that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share on its common stock. The cash dividend is payable on August 12, 2022 to shareholders of record as of August 3, 2022.
About MetroCity Bankshares, Inc.
MetroCity Bankshares, Inc. is a Georgia corporation and a bank holding company for its wholly-owned banking subsidiary, Metro City Bank, which is headquartered in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Metro City Bank currently operates 19 full-service branch locations in multi-ethnic communities in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, New York, New Jersey, Texas and Virginia. To learn more about Metro City Bank, visit www.metrocitybank.bank.
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HARRISBURG, Pa., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new survey from AARP Pennsylvania reveals that voters, and especially Pennsylvanians age 50 and older, consider issues like Social Security, Medicare, the cost of prescription drugs, and long-term care for seniors top of mind going into the 2022 Mid-Term Elections.
New data from the survey shows vast majorities of voters consider Social Security (76%), Medicare (69%), the cost of prescription drugs (68%) and long-term care for seniors (61%) either "Extremely Important" or "Very Important" this election year.
The numbers are even higher among 50+ voters, who often make up a majority of Pennsylvania voters. Eighty-six percent of Pennsylvania voters 50+ believe Social Security is either "Extremely" or "Very" important this year; 78% say the same about Medicare; 73% say so about the cost of prescription drugs; and 69% say long-term care for seniors is "Extremely" or "Very" important to them.
"There's a reason why, on behalf of our 1.8 million members, AARP Pennsylvania has continually advocated for lowering the costs of prescription drugs, protecting programs like Medicare and Social Security, and expanding access to quality, affordable long-term care," says Bill Johnston-Walsh, AARP PA State Director. "They're vital programs that all Americans expect and deserve as they age. It's no surprise these issues showed up so prominently in our latest poll. Pennsylvania voters are always looking for leaders who vow to protect the benefits people have earned and paid into both now and for the long-term."
The survey found these issues are important among voters 50+ for both the Gubernatorial and U.S. Senate races in Pennsylvania.
- 91% are more likely to vote for a U.S. Senate candidate who supports protecting Social Security from cuts to workers' earned benefits;
- 92% are more likely to vote for a U.S. Senate candidate who supports protecting Medicare from cuts and ensure America's seniors get the healthcare they need;
- 90% are more likely to vote for a U.S. Senate candidate who supports allowing Medicare to negotiate for lower prescription drug prices;
- 87% are more likely to support a candidate for governor who will provide funding to allow seniors needing daily support to receive care at home rather than having to enter a costly nursing home; and
- 69% support fixing the nursing home and home care worker shortage by increasing the minimum wage for all working Pennsylvanians.
AARP commissioned Fabrizio Ward and Impact Research to conduct this survey. The firms interviewed 1,382 likely Pennsylvania voters, which includes a statewide representative sample of 500 likely voters, with an oversample of up to 550 likely voters age 50 and older, and an oversample of up to 332 African-American/Black likely voters age 50 and older. The survey was conducted between June 12-19 via landline, cellphone, and SMS-to-web. The margin of error for the 500 statewide sample is ±4.4%; for the 855 total sample of voters 50+ it is ±3.3%. View the full survey results.
For more information on how, when and where to vote in Pennsylvania, visit aarp.org/PAvotes.
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AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence and nearly 38 million members, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation's largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org, www.aarp.org/espanol or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspanol @AARPadvocates and @AliadosAdelante on social media.
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OAKS, Pa. (AP) _ SEI Investments Co. (SEIC) on Wednesday reported second-quarter profit of $111.3 million.
On a per-share basis, the Oaks, Pennsylvania-based company said it had profit of 81 cents.
The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 82 cents per share.
The investment management firm posted revenue of $481.7 million in the period, surpassing Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $471.7 million.
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By Nia Tipton — Written on Jul 20, 2022
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A woman in Louisiana was forced to endure a painful and traumatizing labor and delivery after not being able to receive an abortion due to the state's restrictive laws.
According to an affidavit filed by her OB/GYN, the woman experienced a miscarriage at 16 weeks and was denied a 15-minute procedure that would've ended her pregnancy and prevented her from having to give birth.
Louisiana's abortion laws meant the woman was forced to give birth to a nonviable fetus.
Due to the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, Louisiana's anti-abortion trigger law now outlaws the medical procedure with no exceptions for rape or incest. There are exceptions for "medically futile" pregnancies and if there is a substantial risk of death or impairment to the mother.
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"She was already traumatized from her experience and felt that an induction, which would require labor and delivery of the fetus, would be too much for her," Dr. Valerie Williams said in court documents of her patient, who has remained anonymous.
Here's the account from a New Orleans doctor, who was told by her hospital's lawyer she couldn't perform a D&E on a 16-weeks-pregnant woman whose water broke. Instead, she went through a "painful, hours-long labor to deliver a nonviable fetus, despite her wishes" pic.twitter.com/3c8kR9mtas
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Williams was unable to perform an abortion procedure on her patient due to Louisiana's trigger ban, as told to her by the hospital's lawyer. If she were to perform the procedure, Williams could face up to 10 to 15 years in jail since it was not permissible under law.
"Going back into that hospital room and telling the patient that she would have to be induced and push out the fetus was one of the hardest conversations I've ever had," Williams said.
Williams' affidavit, which was filed in Louisiana's 19th Judicial District Court as part of a lawsuit against the state, detailed that when the abortion ban in the state went into effect earlier in July, her patient's water broke at 16 weeks.
It was too early for the fetus to be viable, and the patient requested a procedure called a D&E, which means dilation and evacuation, which would've "quickly and safely" ended her pregnancy in approximately 15 minutes.
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Unfortunately, Williams was unable to perform the procedure, and instead had to watch as her patient "was forced to go through a painful, hours-long labor to deliver a nonviable fetus, despite her wishes and best medical advice."
It took additional hours for Williams' patient to deliver the placenta before she began to hemorrhage, losing nearly a liter of blood before Williams was able to stop the bleeding.
"She was screaming — not from pain, but from the emotional trauma she was experiencing," Williams said.
"There is absolutely no medical basis for my patient, or any other patient in this state, to experience anything like this. This was the first time in my 15-year career that I could not give a patient the care they needed. This is a travesty."
Many abortion providers in Louisiana have started arguing that the state's trigger law is too vague. While the law makes exceptions for "medically futile" pregnancies, it does not provide additional information as to what that means.
Earlier this month, a state judge temporarily blocked Louisiana from enforcing its abortion ban which was recently extended until July 29.
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Now that people across the U.S. are facing extreme obstacles while trying to access vital reproductive healthcare, we need to offer our support where we can.
Local abortion funds across the nation are helping to fund procedures, abortion pills, transportation and lodging when travel is required, childcare, doulas, emotional support, and more. Find your local abortion fund at AbortionFunds.org.
Or consider donating to help independent clinics keep their doors open as they face increased expenses for security, building repairs, legal fees, and community education and advocacy. Donate to clinics via KeepOurClinics.org.
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HOUSTON and MIDLAND, Texas, July 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kinetik Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: KNTK) (“Kinetik” or the “Company”) today declared a cash dividend of $0.75 per share ($3.00 on an annualized basis) for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022. The announced quarterly dividend is consistent with prior communications and will be paid on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 to shareholders of record as of close on Friday, August 5, 2022.
Kinetik will host its second quarter 2022 results conference call Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 8:00 am Central Daylight Time (9:00 am Eastern Daylight Time) to discuss second quarter results. The Company will issue its earnings release and updated 2022 Guidance after market on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. The text of the earnings release, the accompanying presentation and link to the live webcast will be available on the Company’s website at www.kinetik.com. A replay of the conference call will also be available on the website following the call.
Kinetik also completed the previously announced accelerated redemption of its Series A Preferred using cash on hand and drawings under its revolving credit facility. The accelerated redemption further enhances the Company’s free cash flow and completes its capital structure simplification. Additional details will be included in the Company’s upcoming second quarter earnings release.
Kinetik previously implemented a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (the “DRIP” or the “Plan”) open to all shareholders. Participation is optional for public shareholders; meanwhile, Blackstone, I Squared, Apache and Management are reinvesting almost 100% of their quarterly dividends under the DRIP. The DRIP provides Kinetik’s shareholders with the opportunity to have all or a portion of the cash dividends declared on their common shares automatically reinvested into additional common shares of the Company. Shareholders may elect to terminate participation in the Plan at any time.
A complete description of the Plan is included in the Company’s Form S-3 registration statement filed with the SEC on April 4, 2022 and is posted on the Company’s website at www.kinetik.com.
To participate, shareholders of record may register online by visiting the American Stock Transfer’s website at www.astfinancial.com or by contacting American Stock Transfer, the Plan Administrator, by telephone toll free from inside the United States at 1-(800)-278-4353 or outside of the United States at 1-(718)-921-8124. Shareholders may also contact the Plan Administrator in writing at American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC, 6201 15th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219. Please include a reference to Kinetik Holdings Inc. in all correspondence. Shareholders who own common stock through a broker should consult their broker regarding participation in the Plan.
About Kinetik Holdings Inc.
Kinetik is a fully integrated, pure-play, Permian-to-Gulf Coast midstream C-corporation operating in the Delaware Basin. Kinetik is headquartered in Houston and Midland, Texas. Kinetik provides comprehensive gathering, transportation, compression, processing and treating services for companies that produce natural gas, natural gas liquids, crude oil and water. Kinetik posts announcements, operational updates, investor information and press releases on its website, www.kinetik.com.
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Everton continue their preparations for the new season tonight when they take on Minnesota United at the Allianz Field.
The Blues are currently training in the USA as Frank Lampard continues to prepare his side for the 2022/23 Premier League campaign.
Kick-off at the Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minnesota is at 1am UK time and Everton will be looking to build on their 2-0 defeat to Arsenal at the weekend.
Joe Thomas will be at the Allianz Field, while Adam Jones will be back at home to provide live updates on the action, as well as bringing you team news, analysis and reaction.
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Frank Lampard wants to develop a brand of football that excites the Goodison Park crowd and repays the faith fans showed in him during his opening months at Everton.
The Blues boss also wants to help bring stability to the club after a tumultuous few years and is invested in the project of taking it forward as the move to a new stadium approaches.
In a message to the supporters, he called for patience as he begins the process of moulding the squad according to his plans. But, in an ECHO exclusive, he also said he and his staff understood the responsibility was now on them and the players to provide a team to be proud of after the fans pulled together so memorably to inspire Everton to Premier League survival.
New Minnesota stadium can give Everton a glimpse into Bramley-Moore Dock future
Everton have picked the perfect time to return to the USA and their trip to Minnesota will present travelling Blues fans to experience an intimate modern football stadium just two years before their own team’s scheduled move to Bramley-Moore Dock. That’s the verdict of Englishman abroad Callum Williams, originally from Birmingham but now lead play-by-play broadcaster for Minnesota United who will host Frank Lampard’s side tonight in the second game of their US tour in the build-up to the 2022/23 season.
Everton’s 2022 US pre-season activity and the recent expansion of the club’s Official Supporters’ Club programme in the US are major elements of their international strategy. The Blues were beaten 2-0 by Premier League rivals Arsenal in Baltimore on Saturday but ahead of their match against Everton legend Adrian Heath’s Major League Soccer outfit at their Allianz Field home ground, Williams believes their timing is spot-on.
He told the ECHO: “The sport is growing very quickly here, it will be interesting to see where it will be in 10 years’ time. If Everton are looking for increased exposure and to work the market it’s the perfect time to come. Both the US and Canada have qualified for the World Cup in Qatar later this year and then all eyes will be on their joint hosting of the World Cup alongside Mexico in 2026."
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Even a fair number of the Everton party who have made the journey to the US were surprised when the pictures of Frank Lampard in the White House dropped.
The top secret event caught plenty off guard after the invitation was extended and, as a result, Lampard and his coaching team received a private tour of a building almost as famous as Goodison Park. The Blues boss, along with assistant manager Joe Edwards and coaches Chris Jones, Paul Clement, Ashley Cole and Alan Kelly toured the Oval Office, the Cabinet Room and the Roosevelt Room.
Lampard, a press conference veteran, still couldn't resist a photograph behind the lectern in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room. The trip was a far cry from the coaching team's experience of the White House before Monday's trip. Before then it had been a landmark on early morning runs before they took the players across the Potomac River, past the sight of the Pentagon, and onto training in the Virginia suburbs.
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The Blues are currently training in the USA as Frank Lampard continues to prepare his side for the 2022/23 Premier League campaign.
Kick-off at the Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minnesota is at 1am UK time and Everton will be looking to build on their 2-0 defeat to Arsenal at the weekend.
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Woman pleads not guilty in Texas killing of pro cyclist
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A woman accused of killing professional cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson as a romantic rival pleaded not guilty to a murder charge on Wednesday, as her lawyers pressed for a quick trial that the judge then scheduled to start in late October.
Wilson, 25, was found shot to death dead May 11. Kaitlin Armstrong, 34, fled the country after her initial interviews with investigators, prompting a 43-day manhunt that ended with her arrest at a beachside hostel in Costa Rica on June 29.
Authorities said she had tried to change her appearance and used several aliases as she moved around Costa Rica while trying to set herself up as a yoga instructor in that country.
A competitive gravel and mountain bike racer and Vermont native known as “Mo,” Wilson had been in Austin for a race she was among the favorites to win. Police have said Wilson had previously dated Armstrong’s boyfriend, cyclist Colin Strickland, who they say has cooperated with investigators and is not a suspect.
According to investigators, Armstrong’s SUV was seen on surveillance video outside the home where Wilson was killed. Armstrong faces up to 99 years in prison if she’s convicted. She is being held on $3.5 million bond.
Prosecutors questioned whether the quick trial setting amounted to a “privilege” for Armstrong, as it would put her case in front of other murder trials that have waited for two years or longer because of pandemic slowdowns. They also noted that investigators are still gathering evidence that prosecutors and defense attorneys have yet to receive.
“If they chose to indict without evidence, that’s the district attorney’s problem,” Armstrong’s attorney, Rick Cofer, told District Judge Brenda Kennedy before she granted the request to set a trial date and scheduled it to begin Oct. 24.
After the brief court hearing, Cofer suggested that Armstrong’s defense will challenge the evidence gathering and conduct by Austin police investigators, and whether they didn’t follow leads that could have led to a different suspect.
“Ms. Armstrong wants her day in court,” Cofer said, without taking questions. “Simply put, there is a lot more to this story that has yet been heard.”
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South Korea and the United States have agreed that they can implement liquidity facilities with one another if needed amid the won’s continuous tumble against the dollar.
According to the finance ministry on Tuesday, economy and finance minister Choo Kyung-ho and U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen discussed the topic and other matters of cooperation during a bilateral meeting in Seoul earlier in the day.
The two officials checked up on the recent situations in the financial and foreign exchange markets and reaffirmed their countries’ will to strengthen cooperation with each other.
While agreeing that South Korea’s foreign currency liquidity conditions remain stable despite a recent increase in volatility, they recognized that the two countries have the ability to implement various cooperative actions, such as liquidity facilities, if necessary.
The recognition is seen to leave open the possibility of the two countries re-signing a currency swap line, which expired late last year.
According to the presidential office, President Yoon Suk Yeol also called for cooperation from the U.S. in stabilizing the value of currencies between the two countries during his talks with Yellen earlier in the day.
Meanwhile, Minister Choo expressed Seoul’s willingness to join a U.S. proposal to put a price cap on Russian oil during his meeting with Yellen. | http://world.kbs.co.kr/service/news_view.htm?lang=e&Seq_Code=171127 | 2022-07-20T20:31:48Z | http://world.kbs.co.kr/service/news_view.htm?lang=e&Seq_Code=171127 | true | 1 |
BOISE, Idaho, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clearwater Analytics Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWAN), ("Clearwater Analytics" or the "Company"), a leading provider of SaaS-based investment accounting, reporting, and analytics solutions, will release financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022 after the U.S. financial markets close on Wednesday, August 3, 2022.
In conjunction with this announcement, Clearwater Analytics will host a conference call on August 3, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. ET through a live webcast available on the Company's investor relations website. Participants must visit investors.clearwateranalytics.com in advance to register, download, and install any necessary audio software. A replay of the webcast will be available on the Company's investor relations website, in addition to a press release related to the financial results, related financial tables, and the call transcript.
About Clearwater Analytics
Clearwater Analytics is a global industry-leading SaaS solution for automated investment data aggregation, reconciliation, accounting, compliance, risk, performance, and reporting. Each day, the Clearwater solution reports on more than $5.9 trillion in assets for clients that include leading insurers, asset managers, corporations, pension plans, governments, and nonprofit organizations – helping them make the most of their investment portfolio data with a world-class product and client-centric servicing. Investment professionals around the globe trust Clearwater to deliver timely, validated investment data and analytics. Additional information about Clearwater can be found at clearwateranalytics.com, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
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NEW YORK (AP) — India's film industry is one of the most vast and varied in the world — it's really not one but many separate industries, including Bollywood, Tollywood and others — yet few of the country's roughly 2,000 annually produced movies ever make much of a dent with Western audiences.
“We have a long tradition of storytelling in India. We have probably the oldest and most colorful stories,” says director S.S. Rajamouli. “Not being able to travel across borders has been a disappointment.”
That has changed emphatically with Rajamouli's “RRR,” a three-hour Telugu-language action epic that has not only become one of India's biggest hits ever but climbed U.S. box-office charts before finding an even wider audience on Netflix. For nine straight weeks, “RRR" has ranked among the top 10 non-English language films on the streaming service. Dubbed in Hindi and subtitled in 15 different languages, “RRR” is the most popular film from India ever on Netflix, charting among the top 10 films in 62 different countries.
For many, “RRR," based on Hindu mythology and the freedom fighters that fought British colonialism, is their first encounter with Tollywood, the Telugu movie industry, or Indian films, at all. What many have seen is a movie filled to the brim with over-the-top action sequences and sprawling dance numbers, and an energy that today's Hollywood blockbusters seldom match. Motorbikes are juggled. Tigers are thrown. Suspenders prove a surprisingly pliable dancing prop.
“There is never enough for me,” Rajamouli said in a recent interview from Hyderabad in India. “The only thing too much is my producer coming in and saying, ‘We’re crossing our budget. You need to stop somewhere.’ That is the only thing that will stop me. If given a chance, I will go even bigger and wilder, no doubt about it.
"To the brink, and nothing less.”
That go-for-broke style has earned the endorsements of some of Hollywood's blockbuster filmmakers. James Gunn and Scott Derrickson, who have each helmed Marvel movies, have heaped their praise on “RRR" since it began streaming.
The “RRR” success has come while Netflix is reeling from subscriber loss and a stock decline, a downturn that has thrown its movie model into debate. But one less disputable aspect of Netflix's platform is its ability to foster non-English global hits. “RRR” comes in the wake of global series hits like the Korean “Squid Game” and France's “Lupin.” Theatrical-first movies like the South Korean best-picture-winning “Parasite” have already toppled what director Bong Joon Ho has called “the one-inch barrier” of subtitles.
“Frankly, I didn’t expect this kind of reception from the West,” says Rajamouli. “In the country and across the Indian diaspora all over the world is what we expected. But the reception from the West was a complete surprise for me. I always thought that Western sensibilities are different from my kind of films. I mostly cater to Eastern or Indian sensibilities.”
But while “RRR” has certain effects-heavy Hollywood characteristics that make it not so dissimilar from a superhero movie, it's deeply engrained in Indian myth and present-day circumstance. “RRR” stands for “Rise Roar Revolt” but it also refers to Rajamouli and his two stars, N.T. Rama Rao Jr. and Ram Charan. They're each from movie-star dynasties that have previously been more like rivals. This is Charan and Rao's first film together, which is a little like a meeting of Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, if they were also the sons of Marlon Brando and James Dean.
They play real-life Indian revolutionaries Alluri Sitarama Raju (Charan) and Komaram Bheem (Rao) who team up in 1920s British-controlled India. In returning to the origins of modern-day India, “RRR” inevitably relates to today's India, where, like in many other countries in recent years, nationalism has been on the rise. Since being elected in 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emboldened India's Hindu majority, sometimes at the expense of its Muslim minority.
Rajamouli, 48, has risen as one of the country's biggest name directors over the same time period. He launched his two-part “Baahubali" epic in 2015. Its 2017 sequel ranks as the country's biggest box-office smash. (Both are also streaming on Netflix.) But the political subtext of those films some have found troubling.
“In ‘Baahubali,’ even though it seems to have no connection with the political present, what it foregrounds is a muscular form of Hinduism, which is the worst manifestation of the right-wing nationalism,” says Rini Bhattacharya Mehta, a University of Illinois professor who has written several books on Indian cinema. “Jingoist, nationalistic Hindu machismo. In the story, it’s projected into the mythological past.”
“Baahubali” was a Telugu triumph that signaled that Tollywood in India's South had perhaps surpassed Bollywood as the country's top movie factory. In “RRR,” the most expensive Telugu film ever made with a budget of $72 million, Rajamouli is juggling both Telugu traditions and Bollywood song-and-dance aesthetics in what Mehta considers a Pan-Indian movie. Muslim characters appear, although not in primary roles.
“RRR" in this way may not be so different from American blockbusters. This summer's top film in the U.S., “Top Gun: Maverick,” also doesn't skimp on muscular jingoism. Rajamouli has heard the critics but disagrees with their interpretations.
“I understand that point of view. Sometimes, I feel they’re just being blind,” he says. “Personally, I’m an atheist. I don’t believe in god. I don’t believe in any religion. But I understand the power of spiritualism. For me, spiritualism is an emotion. And I write stories filled with emotions.”
Surely, many of the cultural references and connections in “RRR” will sail right over the heads of most Western viewers. But the sheer verve of its filmmaking isn't getting lost in translation — and that may mean more cultural-crossovers for Tollywood and India to come.
"India cinema has had a different life and cycle of its own. If we keep an open mind, we can see this as the arrival of something," says Mehta. “Only time can tell. We’ll have to see if this is actually a new trend and there will be more films like this made. Indian or Telugu cinema might keep it up, or this might be a one-shot thing.”
Rajamouli, meanwhile, is prepping his next highly anticipated film. He's now often asked about whether he'd ever want to make a Hollywood movie or a Marvel one. “RRR,” though, hints more at Western audiences coming to Indian films, than vice versa. And Rajamouli's focus is in making Indian films for India and beyond.
“Because of the success of ‘RRR’ with Western audiences, I am trying to make a film for the entire world, not just India,” says Rajamouli. “But I wouldn’t try to locate Western sensibilities and try to match up and change my story according to that. I think that would never work.”
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WHEELING, W.Va., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WesBanco, Inc. (Nasdaq:WSBC), a diversified, multi-state bank holding company, announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on the outstanding shares of its 6.75% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A (the "Series A Preferred Stock") (Nasdaq:WSBCP). The declared cash dividend on the Series A Preferred Stock is for the period from May 15, 2022, up to, but excluding August 15, 2022. The declared cash dividend equates to $0.421875 per depositary share, or $16.875 per share of the Series A Preferred Stock outstanding. The cash dividend is payable on August 15, 2022 to shareholders of record on August 1, 2022.
About WesBanco, Inc.
Founded in 1870, WesBanco, Inc. (www.wesbanco.com) is a diversified and balanced financial services company that delivers large bank capabilities with a community bank feel. Our distinct long-term growth strategies are built upon unique sustainable advantages permitting us to span six states with meaningful market share. Built upon our 'Better Banking Pledge', our customer-centric service culture is focused on growing long-term relationships by pledging to serve all personal and business customer needs efficiently and effectively. Furthermore, our strong financial performance and employee focus has earned us recognition by Forbes as both one of America's Best Banks and Best Midsize Employers – the only midsize bank making the top ten of both rankings. In addition to a full range of online and mobile banking options and a full-suite of commercial products and services, WesBanco provides trust, wealth management, securities brokerage, and private banking services through our century-old Trust and Investment Services department, with approximately $5.4 billion of assets under management (as of March 31, 2022). WesBanco's banking subsidiary, WesBanco Bank, Inc., operates 205 financial centers in the states of Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Additionally, WesBanco operates an insurance agency, WesBanco Insurance Services, Inc., and a full service broker/dealer, WesBanco Securities, Inc.
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HARRISBURG, Pa., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new survey from AARP Pennsylvania reveals that voters, and especially Pennsylvanians age 50 and older, consider issues like Social Security, Medicare, the cost of prescription drugs, and long-term care for seniors top of mind going into the 2022 Mid-Term Elections.
New data from the survey shows vast majorities of voters consider Social Security (76%), Medicare (69%), the cost of prescription drugs (68%) and long-term care for seniors (61%) either "Extremely Important" or "Very Important" this election year.
The numbers are even higher among 50+ voters, who often make up a majority of Pennsylvania voters. Eighty-six percent of Pennsylvania voters 50+ believe Social Security is either "Extremely" or "Very" important this year; 78% say the same about Medicare; 73% say so about the cost of prescription drugs; and 69% say long-term care for seniors is "Extremely" or "Very" important to them.
"There's a reason why, on behalf of our 1.8 million members, AARP Pennsylvania has continually advocated for lowering the costs of prescription drugs, protecting programs like Medicare and Social Security, and expanding access to quality, affordable long-term care," says Bill Johnston-Walsh, AARP PA State Director. "They're vital programs that all Americans expect and deserve as they age. It's no surprise these issues showed up so prominently in our latest poll. Pennsylvania voters are always looking for leaders who vow to protect the benefits people have earned and paid into both now and for the long-term."
The survey found these issues are important among voters 50+ for both the Gubernatorial and U.S. Senate races in Pennsylvania.
- 91% are more likely to vote for a U.S. Senate candidate who supports protecting Social Security from cuts to workers' earned benefits;
- 92% are more likely to vote for a U.S. Senate candidate who supports protecting Medicare from cuts and ensure America's seniors get the healthcare they need;
- 90% are more likely to vote for a U.S. Senate candidate who supports allowing Medicare to negotiate for lower prescription drug prices;
- 87% are more likely to support a candidate for governor who will provide funding to allow seniors needing daily support to receive care at home rather than having to enter a costly nursing home; and
- 69% support fixing the nursing home and home care worker shortage by increasing the minimum wage for all working Pennsylvanians.
AARP commissioned Fabrizio Ward and Impact Research to conduct this survey. The firms interviewed 1,382 likely Pennsylvania voters, which includes a statewide representative sample of 500 likely voters, with an oversample of up to 550 likely voters age 50 and older, and an oversample of up to 332 African-American/Black likely voters age 50 and older. The survey was conducted between June 12-19 via landline, cellphone, and SMS-to-web. The margin of error for the 500 statewide sample is ±4.4%; for the 855 total sample of voters 50+ it is ±3.3%. View the full survey results.
For more information on how, when and where to vote in Pennsylvania, visit aarp.org/PAvotes.
About AARP
AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence and nearly 38 million members, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation's largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org, www.aarp.org/espanol or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspanol @AARPadvocates and @AliadosAdelante on social media.
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LOS ANGELES — We are inside 50 days away from the start of the 2022-23 NFL season and with that, the Locked On Podcast Network is rolling out a unique NFL Top 50 this during the week of July 18-22.
Locked On teamed up with bookmaker BetOnline to gauge and rank the top 50 NFL players based on how they affect the spread or betting line for their team, if they weren’t playing.
BetOnline took the 50 top players who most move those lines. To further explain, Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs comes in at No. 50 on the list, because BetOnline said his absence would move the betting line for the Cowboys by .5 points. Meaning if Dallas was hypothetically favored over another team by 3 points and Diggs was announced out, BetOnline says right now, they would move that line .5 points, meaning the Cowboys would now be favored by 2.5 points.
So, they took the top 50 players who would move the lines, and ranked them out. We’ll roll them out throughout the week.
Checkout the third episode of the Locked On NFL Top 50 on the Locked On NFL podcast feed wherever you get your podcasts, or on Locked On NFL’s YouTube for video!
Check out the episode for reaction from all the local team experts over at Locked On.
30. Cooper Kupp, WR, Los Angeles Rams | Spread value: 1.5 points
2021-22 stats: (17 games) 145 receptions, 1,947 yards, 16 TDs
29. Trey Lance, QB, San Francisco 49ers | Spread value: 2 points
2021-22 stats: (6 games) 57.7% COMP., 603 pass yards, 5 TDs, 2 INT
28. Jonathan Taylor, RB, Indianapolis Colts | Spread value: 2 points
2021-22 stats: (17 games) 332 carries, 1,811 yards, 18 TDs
27. Daniel Jones, QB, New York Giants | Spread value: 2 points
2021-22 stats: (11 games) 64.3% COMP, 2,428 yards, 10 TDs, 7 INTs
26. Baker Mayfield, QB, Carolina Panthers | Spread value: 2 points
2021-22 stats: (14 games) 60.5% COMP, 3,010 yards, 17 TDs, 13 INTs
25. Zach Wilson, QB, New York Jets | Spread value: 2.5 points
2021-22 stats: (13 games) 55.6% COMP, 2,334 yards, 9 TDs, 11 INTs
24. Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Miami Dolphins | Spread value: 2.5 points
2021-22 stats: (13 games) 67.8% COMP, 2,653 yards, 16 TDs, 10 INTs
23. Justin Fields, QB, Chicago Bears | Spread value: 2.5 points
2021-22 stats: (12 games) 58.9% COMP, 1,870 yards, 7 TDs, 10 INTs
22. Jameis Winston, QB, New Orleans Saints | Spread value: 2.5 points
2021-22 stats: (7 games) 59.0% COMP%, 1,170 yards, 14 TDs, 3 INTs
21. Derrick Henry, RB, Tennessee Titans | Spread value: 2.5 points
2021-22 stats: (8 games) 219 carries, 937 yards, 10 TDs,
Be sure to check back on the Locked On NFL podcast feed or YouTube channel throughout the week as we reveal the rest of the list each morning! | https://www.wcnc.com/article/sports/locked-on/lo-national/locked-on-nfl/nfl-top-50-for-2022-cooper-kupp-jonathan-taylor-jameis-winston-headline-30-21-section-nfl-top-50-players/535-9ab40a56-a6dc-491e-acf5-b09b70bcf78d | 2022-07-20T20:35:24Z | https://www.wcnc.com/article/sports/locked-on/lo-national/locked-on-nfl/nfl-top-50-for-2022-cooper-kupp-jonathan-taylor-jameis-winston-headline-30-21-section-nfl-top-50-players/535-9ab40a56-a6dc-491e-acf5-b09b70bcf78d | false | 13 |
The inauguration of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited is poised to reshape the oil and gas industry in Nigeria and serve as a model for other National Oil Companies all over the world
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) wholeheartedly supports and congratulates the inauguration of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and its official transition to a private entity, thus initiating a monumental shift in active engagement, accountability and value that is expected to reshape Nigeria’s petroleum industry, while simultaneously acting as a model for other National Oil Companies on the continent.
Inaugurated by Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on 19 July, the transition from NNPC Group to NNPC Limited is regulated in line with the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act 2021. This transition will create a significant departure from the company’s previous operations, whereby major decisions had to be made based on the Federal Executive Council approval, thus exalting NNPC Limited with higher expectations around regulatory compliance, active engagement with stakeholders, and perhaps most significantly, accountability.
“This is the beginning of something new. Mele Kolo Kyari and his team have done an amazing job towards this implementation. The strategic importance of this transition will allow Nigeria’s petroleum industry to uphold the highest levels of professionalism and innovation while allowing the company to operate in strategic engagements globally,” states NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the AEC, adding, “Rather than rushing into the elimination of oil and gas, NNPC and Nigeria will now be able to more nimbly, transparently, and efficiently take advantage of its hydrocarbons and natural resources to bring more value and wealth to the country and its people.”
The creation of the NNPC Limited follows a decrease in crude oil production in 2022 compared to the same six-month period in 2020 and 2021 and is expected to place greater emphasis on corporate governance and operational excellence – fast-tracking development and bringing Nigeria back to the top of African oil production levels.
In order to achieve these goals, four committees have been established to provide oversight of the entity’s functions of planning and implementation and define a framework for monitoring the company’s performance. These committees include the Board Establishment Committee; the Board Finance, Strategy, and Investment Committee; the Board Sustainability Committee; and the Board Audit Committee.
The launch of NNPC Limited, which allows the company to become listed on the stock exchange with the sales of its shares now available to the public, positions the company on the same operational level as other successful state-owned petroleum corporations, such as Brazil’s Petrobas and Saudi Arabia’s Aramco.
The new, innumerable opportunities that this structuring will bring to Nigerians, Africans, and international investors and stakeholders will be showcased at this year’s African Energy Week (AEW) 2022, which will take place on 18-21 October in Cape Town, South Africa, exhibiting NNPC Limited as the company of tomorrow. AEW is the AEC’s flagship interactive exhibition and networking event that seeks to unite African energy stakeholders, drive industry growth and development, and promote Africa as the number one destination for African-focused events for the future of the continent’s energy sector. | https://www.thenews-chronicle.com/history-made-as-nigerian-national-petroleum-company-nnpc-transitions-into-a-limited-liability-company-ensuring-corporate-governance-and-long-term-sustainable-value/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=history-made-as-nigerian-national-petroleum-company-nnpc-transitions-into-a-limited-liability-company-ensuring-corporate-governance-and-long-term-sustainable-value | 2022-07-20T20:35:27Z | https://www.thenews-chronicle.com/history-made-as-nigerian-national-petroleum-company-nnpc-transitions-into-a-limited-liability-company-ensuring-corporate-governance-and-long-term-sustainable-value/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=history-made-as-nigerian-national-petroleum-company-nnpc-transitions-into-a-limited-liability-company-ensuring-corporate-governance-and-long-term-sustainable-value | false | 3 |
Burlington council and committee meetings are finished until September. All incumbents are seeking re-election Oct. 24, and so far it appears only Ward 5’s Paul Sharman could be acclaimed.
- Last weekend saw the successful annual Food Truck Festival, but not without protest from Brian Dean of the Downtown Business Association and restaurateur Craig Kowalchuk who, in May, asked it to be moved from Spencer Smith Park. They argued that with downtown restaurants struggling the event should have been moved to another location, but council declined.
- Burlington is again hosting delightful Wednesday and Sunday Concerts in the Park at Central Park — this year sponsored by the community-minded Rocca sisters realtors. Thanks!
- July 12 council tidied up several items. It approved a Climate Resilient Burlington plan, after an impassioned, well thought-out presentation from citizen Lawson Hunter. It passed a storm sewer discharge bylaw which allows developers to dewater construction sites, pumping to storm sewers. With ever increasing densities being approved by the OLT, they must excavate deeper for more parking levels, necessitating more pumping. The city will monitor compliance, but while two new bylaw enforcement officers have been hired, it is still unable to respond promptly to complaints.
Controversial was park dedication — a mandated fee developers pay for buying parks for their expanded populations. Cities can demand land (two per cent of the site) or cash in lieu (CIL). Unless a development abuts a park, a tiny land sliver is useless, but a Planning Act change has a new formula for calculating CIL, requiring a new bylaw before Sept 18.
Municipalities must justify the charges, so Burlington hired a top-rated economists’ firm with extensive municipal experience to crunch the numbers. Sharman wasn’t satisfied, arguing with the consultant, wanting it put off until September so the economist could satisfy his concerns. Too high, he said. But the next council meeting is Sept. 20!
The new formula is complex, based on land value and long-term growth projections.
Developers can appeal, but in the interim, pay the new rates, refundable if rejected. But until a bylaw is passed, revenues suffer. Our superb director of finance, Joan Ford, cautioned that there is only $2 million in our parks fund, far from enough for land at today’s prices. Given our anticipated population explosion over the next five years, the old formula would generate about $95 million, versus $400 million under the new one. Building permits available before September could mean a shortfall of $8 million if the bylaw was deferred.
Some councillors worried that homes would be more unaffordable, but Mayor Marianne Meed Ward noted municipal fees constitute only about 10 per cent of a developer’s costs. The alternative would be to add new park costs to the ever-rising tax bills. A bylaw effective July 12 passed 4-3. Meed Ward and councillors Lisa Kearns, Rory Nisan and Shawna Stolte supported it. Sharman, Kelvin Galbraith and Angelo Bentivegna were opposed.
- For residents who think a Construction Management Plan will protect them from uncaring developers who do what they like, think again! Our area (near the Adi Lakeshore site) had an acceptable plan that, among other things, defined acceptable lane closures and dictated routes for contractors and suppliers.
The rules are regularly ignored. Area streets, including Martha south of Pine, have been blocked or closed and neither the retirement home nor apartment opposite were notified. Heavy equipment has been parked in the apartment lay-by, blocking access for everyone. (Both buildings house mainly seniors). Big semis delivering food to the retirement home struggle to gain access. A local building manager called the fire department, saying: “There is no emergency now, but if one occurs, good luck!” Fire, police and bylaw officers arrived quickly and cleared the road.
Kearns has escalated this file to top city management, with the mayor’s support. Based on past performance, unless this developer is regularly monitored, it’s unlikely anything will change. | https://www.thespec.com/opinion/contributors/2022/07/20/its-a-busy-burlington-summer.html | 2022-07-20T20:35:54Z | https://www.thespec.com/opinion/contributors/2022/07/20/its-a-busy-burlington-summer.html | false | 1 |
Realme continues its foray into the Brazilian market. After bringing the premium model Realme GT2 Pro, the company returns to look at its range of intermediates with the Realme 9. The model is the third of the line to land in the country, keeping company with the “almost top of the line” Realme 9 Pro+ and to the simplest Realme 9i version.
One of the efforts of the Chinese manufacturer was to give the device a more sophisticated look – which often contrasts with its characteristics. The buyer may feel that he has a product in his hands of a higher category than the one he actually belongs to.
That feeling starts right from the box, which manages to be a bolder version of the one seen on Apple cell phones. And it can be seen in other aspects, such as the finish on the rear (a plastic with pearly paint). The cameras have a flashy number of megapixels and Samsung sensors, but they don’t necessarily give the set premium quality.
All this “makeup” is easily dismantled in daily use. The absence of support for 5G networks, in the middle of 2022, also weighs against it.
But it is not the case that the carriage turns into a pumpkin. Realme 9 is not bad. It brings interesting functions and accessories and can serve well to those who do not insist on squeezing the device to the last drop of performance.
Table of Contents
Strengths
- design
- battery life
- Camera
Negative points
- Price
- 5G support is lacking
- Display refresh rate
Verdict
The Realme 9 is an interesting intermediate, with correct performance, good cameras and excellent visuals. The biggest problem is the price, which makes it more expensive than rivals that offer better performance and functions.
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If you want to be enchanted by the Realme 9, start by looking at the rear. In visual terms, the painting of the plastic cover is the highlight of the device. A pity that, in Brazil, the available colors are only black and white: yellow, a great highlight there, is not offered here.
As expected, the rear also has a ledge that houses the camera niche.
Here, however, the Realme 9 ends up falling victim to one of its most interesting features: the thickness of just 8 mm. So thin, the niche creates a considerable relief. It makes the cell phone look like a seesaw when it is resting on a flat surface and without a protective cover (which comes with the device).
The screen is of considerable size, with more noticeable edges at the bottom. The selfie camera is in a small hole in the upper left corner, less evident than in competitors that leave it centered.
Sides use as few buttons as possible, with power on the right and volume controls on the left. At the bottom, there’s a USB-C connection and a welcome 3.5mm jack for headphones (although the device doesn’t come with any in the box).
It is light, fits well in the hand and is beautiful to look at. But always keep away from water, as there is no resistance to liquids.
The Realme 9 screen is the first cold shower. There’s nothing wrong with its technology (Super Amoled), size (6.4 inches, or 16.25 cm) and resolution (Full HD+). It is large enough and reproduces images with good color quality.
The problem is with the 90 Hz refresh rate. Okay, it’s bigger than what you see, for example, on the simplest iPhone. But it is shy in the face of competitors in the intermediate segment, which already bring displays with 120 Hz and even 144 Hz. Higher rates help in viewing moving images, such as in videos and games.
The camera is, in fact, one of the big selling points. The capture sensor is a Samsung Isocell HM6 which, according to the brand, increases focus accuracy, light capture and interference control in night shots.
The images produced are really of good quality, especially in the definition of details. Focus is fast and zoom, if used sparingly, doesn’t compromise. The ultra-wide lens provides a 120-degree field of view, useful for framing more elements in the same scene.
The device’s configuration, with wide-angle, ultra-angle and macro lenses, favors medium and short-distance photos. In this scenario, the Realme 9 does well in all modes, whether traditional, urban (a kind of filter that reinforces colors), night (which brightens the environment a little too much) or portrait (which allows for timely control). actual background blur level). The same goes for the available filters, which can be chosen before clicking.
Realme 9: check out photos taken with cell phone cameras
The selfie camera remains at the same level of competence.
The big caveat, in my opinion, is the colors. The photos end up coming out in a very cold tone, which does not correspond to reality. It is possible to make a slight edit to correct the distortion, but the ideal is that the image produced by the ensemble does not immediately require this type of procedure.
The best word to define the Realme 9’s processor, GPU and memory set is “fulfilling”. He does what needs to be done well, but nothing more. The maximum working frequency, 2.4 GHz, puts the Snapdragon 680 in a good position, but doesn’t make it a blast.
I didn’t come across any bottlenecks at any time of use. And that includes running games like Asphalt 9 and Call of Duty Mobile. The performance, of course, isn’t top of the line, but it doesn’t disappoint.
Having expandable storage memory via microSD card is always welcome (although nowadays it’s more common to host photos and other files in the cloud).
Now, let’s talk about the elephant in the middle of the room: the lack of support for 5G networks. It is an atrocious lack of vision in the middle of 2022 (in Brazil, the fast data network has already started to work). The device is already out of phase, even with its modern construction (it uses the 6 nanometer method, which allows you to include more components in less space and improves thermal and energy efficiency).
It comes with an excellent battery capacity of 5,000 mAh. In moderate use, it tends to yield more than a day out of the socket. I tested it connected to wi-fi and with conventional use, with videos and social networks, and it took almost two days of autonomy. Using a standard Tilt video for tests of the type, in continuous playback, the phone hung up after 12:50.
For recharging, Realme was generous: it kept the charger included, and it’s a fast-function model, 33 W. But, in the device we tested, it didn’t have pins for the Brazilian socket standard. I imagine this will be fixed in the product for the general public.
The main extra features are the allocation of additional RAM memory (in addition to the 8 GB already available, it is possible to add 5 GB from the device’s storage) and a control center that can be used whenever a game starts. In it, you can check cell phone information and choose its operating mode.
Considering the launch price, R$2,999, the Realme 9 will probably suffer in Brazil. There are rivals in the market that offer more for less, such as the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G.
Even in the brand itself, it is possible to find the Realme 9 Pro+ for the same price, with more attractive performance and connectivity features.
The trend, of course, is that, with some time on the market, the price will fall and it will become more competitive. Until that happens, however, the Realme 9’s value for money isn’t the most attractive. | https://playcrazygame.com/2022/07/21/realme-9-looks-good-and-camera-but-price-doesnt-make-sense-2/ | 2022-07-20T20:36:27Z | https://playcrazygame.com/2022/07/21/realme-9-looks-good-and-camera-but-price-doesnt-make-sense-2/ | true | 4 |
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality in early July issued a $516,567 penalty against Luke Ployhar and Owen Voigt and their mining companies for alleged illegal exploration at the Zortman-Landusky Reclamation Area, located in the Little Rocky Mountains south of the Fort Belknap Reservation.
According to a news release, the Montana Department of Environmental Quality described the alleged activity as a “violation of major gravity that has compromised reclamation work at the site and represents a risk of acid rock drainage.” Agency officials said satellite imaging revealed that the alleged exploration activity occurred before Sept. 20, 2021.
In a victory for tribes and conservation groups, the DEQ also ordered Ployhar and Voigt and their companies to halt exploration and mining activities until an appropriate permit has been issued, a reclamation bond has been filed and the penalty has been paid, according to a news release.
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What’s the backstory?
The defunct Zortman-Landusky mine was the site of a former cyanide heap leach gold mine, called Pegasus Gold.
Pegasus went bankrupt and abandoned the area in 1999, prompting the DEQ and the U.S. Bureau of Land Management to take over reclamation and water treatment at the site. In 2004, the site was placed under the federal Superfund authority due to the public health risk and environmental impacts of acid mine drainage.
An estimated $80 million to $85 million in state and federal funds have been spent on reclamation to date.
Zortman-Landusky was a gold mine, which often contain sulfides in the rock. When sulfides are dug up and exposed to air and water, they react to form sulfuric acid. When the acid interacts with other metals in surrounding rock, the combination is referred to as acid rock drainage, or acid mine drainage.
The Fort Belknap Reservation is located downstream of the mine, and for people who live there, the acid drainage presents harmful public health and safety risks.
The acid drainage has also caused contamination of surface and groundwater in the area, which includes lands and waters of the Fort Belknap Indian Community.
Jeffrey Stiffarm, president of the Fort Belknap Indian Community said in a statement that the Aaniiih and Nakoda Tribes are thankful for the DEQ's penalty.
“We will continue to protect our precious water and sacred sites in this area of the reservation,” he said.
What just happened?
In this most recent announcement, the DEQ penalized Ployhar and Voigt for alleged illegal mining exploration at the reclamation site.
Ployhar has denied exploration mining.
Exploration mining is work done by miners to determine whether there are sufficient minerals in a given area to support mining operations. It generally involves excavating trenches and sending rock to a lab to determine the quality of valuable minerals in the area.
Bonnie Gestring is the northwest program director at Earthworks, a nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to protecting communities against adverse impacts of mineral and energy development. She said a lot of work goes into reclaiming a mining site, which can be aggravated by alleged exploration mining.
“In reclamation, you work to isolate the mine waste, cover it with topsoil, revegetate, among other things,” she said. “So this is not a place where you want alleged illegal mining exploration to occur because it’s critical that all this work – the investment and the efforts to improve water quality and public safety – is essential.”
Since 2020, Ployhar and Voigt have applied three times for an exploration license in the area. DEQ approved their first application in Feb. 2021, but Ployhar and Voigt failed to post the required reclamation bond. Reclamation bonds offer a financial guarantee that land being disturbed for mining will be returned to its original condition or an acceptable condition agreed upon by a government agency and the operator.
Ployhar and Voigt applied again in March 2021 but withdrew the application in November. Their third application, submitted in July 2021, is pending. When the DEQ determined in 2022 that an Environmental Impact Statement was needed to analyze the potential impacts to areas of tribal cultural significance, Ployhar and Voigt appealed the decision to the Board of Environmental Review.
“Each day that the sites remain unreclaimed is another day that infiltration impacts and acid rock drainage are heightened,” the DEQ said in a statement. | https://missoulian.com/news/local/deq-penalizes-mining-company-for-alleged-illegal-exploration/article_3d252310-fc0d-5b31-9c12-69fd74e66213.html | 2022-07-20T20:38:40Z | https://missoulian.com/news/local/deq-penalizes-mining-company-for-alleged-illegal-exploration/article_3d252310-fc0d-5b31-9c12-69fd74e66213.html | false | 1 |
49ers give Jimmy Garoppolo permission to seek a trade
BOSTON -- Fire up the Jimmy Garoppolo rumor mill again. The former Patriots quarterback could be on the move soon.
Garoppolo, whom the Patriots traded to the 49ers for a second-round pick back in 2017, has been given permission by San Francisco to seek a trade, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Garoppolo helped the 49ers reach the Super Bowl in 2020 and the team was back in the NFC Championship game last season, but San Francisco is ready to move on to Trey Lance at quarterback after drafting him third overall in 2021. There have been trade rumors surrounding Garoppolo for a few years now, including some rumblings that Bill Belichick would look to bring him back to New England. While the Patriots are set at QB with Mac Jones, it sounds like Garoppolo will likely have a new team in the near future.
In his 15 games last season, Garoppolo completed 68 percent of his passes for 3,810 yards, 20 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He had just two touchdown passes and three picks in San Fran's three playoff games.
The 30-year-old Garoppolo is entering the final season of his contract and is scheduled to to be a $26.95 cap hit in 2022. He is recovering from surgery on his throwing shoulder in March, but Schefter reported Wednesday that Garoppolo has been cleared to start practicing.
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NASA shares incredible video of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's footprints on the moon - which are STILL visible 53 years after the Apollo 11 mission
- NASA's video shows the moon and then zooms in on the spot where Apollo 11 astronauts made history 53 years ago
- The tracks of Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong are still there, all these years later
- NASA is currently preparing for a return to the moon, with missions like Artemis I and CAPSTONE acting as 'pathfinders' for the agency
NASA revealed an incredible video of the moon that zooms in on Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's footprints on the lunar surface - still visible 53 years after the Apollo 11 landing.
'Today marks the anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing - the first time that humans stepped on the surface of another world,' the space agency said on Twitter, noting that July 20th is International Moon Day. 'This video from Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter shows the astronauts' tracks, still there after all this time.'
NASA revealed an incredible video of the moon that zooms in on Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's footprints on the lunar surface - still visible 53 years after the Apollo 11 landing. Armstrong stepped into history July 20, 1969 by leaving the first human footprint on the surface of the moon, pictured above
NASA celebrated International Moon Day by releasing a video that allows you to zoom in on its astronauts' footprints, still visible on the lunar surface 53 years later
NASA notes that Apollo 11 is the most well-known, but its prior missions paved the way for the landmark landing - including robotic explorers such as Rover and Surveyor as well as crewed missions like Apollo 8, 9 and 10 that tested entering and exiting lunar orbit.
The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has explored the moon since 2009 and it's already returned more data to Earth than any of the agency's other planetary missions: an eye-popping 1.4 petabytes.
For context, some estimates hold that one petabyte is the equivalent of 20 million tall filing cabinets or 500 billion pages of standard printed text.
NASA on Wednesday announced it selected three potential dates for its Artemis I mission - the first phase of its effort to send a woman and a person of color to the moon.
The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has explored the moon since 2009 and it's already returned more data to Earth than any of the agency's other planetary missions: an eye-popping 1.4 petabytes. This still image from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter video shows the astronauts' tracks, still there after all this time
NASA on Wednesday announced it selected three potential dates for its Artemis I mission - the first phase of its effort to send a woman and a person of color to the moon. Pictured above is a zoomed in image from the NASA video shared today
The American space agency is targeting August 29 to launch the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft from Kennedy Space Center - and September 2 and 5 are marked down as backup launch dates. Pictured above is the moon
The American space agency is targeting August 29 to launch the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft from Kennedy Space Center - and September 2 and 5 are marked down as backup launch dates.
James Free, associate administrator at NASA's Washington DC headquarters, said the exact date will be determined about a week before launch.
Artemis I, which has experienced several delays over the past two and a half years, will finally launch an uncrewed Orion capsule that will soar around the moon and splash back down in the Atlantic Ocean.
The news of the official launch comes weeks after NASA conducted a final 'wet dress rehearsal' that it deemed successful.
In 2019, NASA shared a range of stunning panoramic images to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing.
Those incredible images of the Apollo landing site were made by stitching together pre-existing photos to create a brand new way of looking at the lunar surface.
Individual images taken by the Apollo astronauts were pulled together by NASA imagery specialist Warren Harold and their accuracy verified by Apollo 17 astronaut and geologist Harrison 'Jack' Schmitt.
'The Valley of Taurus-Littrow on the Moon presents a view that is one of the more spectacular natural scenes in the Solar System,' Schmitt said about the images stitched together from his Moon base Station 5 at the Taurus-Littrow landing site.
Individual images taken by the Apollo astronauts were pulled together by NASA imagery specialist Warren Harold and their accuracy verified by Apollo 17 astronaut and geologist Harrison 'Jack' Schmitt. Pictured above: Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., lunar module pilot, is seen walking near the Lunar Module during the Apollo 11 extravehicular activity
Pictured above is the original photo of astronaut Buzz Aldrin on the moon surface with the American flag planted in front of him
'The massive walls of the valley are brilliantly illuminated by the Sun, rise higher than those of the Grand Canyon, and soar to heights over 4,800 feet on the north and 7,000 feet on the south,' Schmitt added.
'At the same time, the summits are set against a blacker than black sky - a contrast beyond the experience of visitors from Earth.
'And, over the South Massif wall of the valley, one can always see home, the cloud-swirled blue Earth, only 250,000 miles away.'
NASA has spent the entire week preparing tributes to the astronauts that walked on the moon for the first time almost 50 years ago on July 20 1969.
Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first two people on the moon and have only followed by ten others since - all American men.
Michael Collins, their colleague who remained in the Colombia module during the 21.5 hours on the moon, was recently back at the launch site in Cape Canaveral. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-11032857/NASA-shares-incredible-video-Neil-Armstrong-Buzz-Aldrins-footprints-moon.html | 2022-07-20T20:45:02Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-11032857/NASA-shares-incredible-video-Neil-Armstrong-Buzz-Aldrins-footprints-moon.html | true | 3 |
The Tinker District
First things first: The Tinker District!
_The Tinker District has always been one of the poorest cities in Revaton. While many of the region's products, especially tech, are made here, it is often looken down on. In particular, the wealthy citizens of Revaton's capital, Spark, have been mocking this district for years.
Spark has been reducing funding and support for the region continuously, resulting in strikes across the district.
However, what the Tinkerers lack in wealth and riches, they make up for in ingenuity. The Tinker District is most famous for turning scrap into mechs, tools and other technological gizmos. Because there seems to be no end to the technological discoveries made here, many believe that Spark will lose their status to the Thinker District in the future. However, Spark will probably make sure that never happens.
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Eugene Sterling will guide you through this new Zone, and is ready to provide you with a real challenge at the end!
New Achievements
Along with the (obviously) new Achievements for The Tinker District, some new achievements have been added as well! Furthermore, a new Achievement Tier has been added, with achievements now having a total of 5 tiers each!
In total, 23 new Achievements have been added.
Golden Cosmetics
For those who have way too much gold lying around (looking at you Redleaf and Grasspelt!), we bring...
...The long awaited golden skins! This one was obviously coming, and now it's here!
Zone completion
For the completionists, the map UI has been updated to reflect zone completion. A zone is counted as "completed" if every level has been beaten on Gladiator Difficulty, with every Gladiator.
Additionally, you can now see an overview of which Level/Gladiator combinations you still need to complete for zone completion by hovering over the zone-completion widget in the top right of any Zone screen. This should also be very useful for those wondering why they haven't unlocked a certain skin or particle effect yet!
Other stuff
- New Gadgets have been added along with our new zone.
- Enemies now have damaged-VFX, indicating that you did, well, damage.
- Some of the UI has gotten an overhaul, creating a more polished feel.
- Non-projectile damaging abilities and auto-attacks now also destroy destructibles such as crates and barrels. | https://steamdb.info/patchnotes/9158062/ | 2022-07-20T20:50:24Z | https://steamdb.info/patchnotes/9158062/ | false | 1 |
PRINCETON, N.J., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bank of Princeton (the "Bank") (NASDAQ: BPRN) announced that its Board of Directors, at a meeting held on July 20, 2022, declared a cash dividend of $0.25 per share of the common stock of the Bank. This dividend will be paid on August 26, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 5, 2022. "This dividend reflects the Board of Director's commitment in providing a return to shareholders," stated Edward Dietzler, President and CEO.
The paying of cash dividends on a quarterly basis is subject to a determination and declaration each quarter by its Board of Directors, which will take into account a number of factors, including the financial condition of the Bank, and any applicable legal and regulatory restrictions on the payment of dividends by the Bank. If paid, such dividends may be reduced or eliminated in future periods.
About The Bank of Princeton
The Bank of Princeton is a community bank founded in 2007. The Bank is a New Jersey state-chartered commercial bank with nineteen branches in New Jersey, including three in Princeton and others in Bordentown, Browns Mills, Chesterfield, Cream Ridge, Deptford, Hamilton, Lakewood, Lambertville, Lawrenceville, Monroe Township, New Brunswick, Pennington, Piscataway, Princeton Junction, and Sicklerville. There are also four branches in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area. The Bank of Princeton is a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC").
Forward-Looking Statements
The Bank of Princeton may from time to time make written or oral "forward-looking statements," including statements contained in the Bank's filings with the FDIC, in its reports to stockholders and in other communications by the Bank (including this press release), which are made in good faith by the Bank pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, such as statements of the Bank's plans, objectives, expectations, estimates and intentions that are subject to change based on various important factors (some of which are beyond the Bank's control). The following factors, among others, could cause the Bank's financial performance to differ materially from the plans, objectives, expectations, estimates and intentions expressed in such forward-looking statements: the impact of the recent global coronavirus outbreak, the strength of the United States economy in general and the strength of the local economies in which the Bank conducts operations; the effects of, and changes in, trade, monetary and fiscal policies and laws, including interest rate policies of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; inflation, interest rate, market and monetary fluctuations; market volatility; the value of the Bank's products and services as perceived by actual and prospective customers, including the features, pricing and quality compared to competitors' products and services; the willingness of customers to substitute competitors' products and services for the Bank's products and services; credit risk associated with the Bank's lending activities; risks relating to the real estate market and the Bank's real estate collateral; the impact of changes in applicable laws and regulations and requirements arising out of our supervision by banking regulators; other regulatory requirements applicable to the Bank; technological changes; acquisitions; changes in consumer spending and saving habits; those risks set forth in the Bank's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 under the heading "Risk Factors," and the success of the Bank at managing the risks involved in the foregoing.
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God of War Ragnarok for PS4 and PS5 — Release date and everything you need to know
By Samuel Tolbert published
Father and son face a harsh winter, and great challenges, in this upcoming blockbuster.
During the September 2020 PlayStation 5 games showcase, a sequel to the 2018 God of War was announced through a quick teaser as the "here's one more thing" moment to close the show. I was so excited I could barely comprehend anything that happened afterward, as my coworkers can attest.
Initially known only as the next God of War, the official title was revealed during the September 2021 PlayStation Showcase as God of War Ragnarok.
There's a lot we know now; from what platforms the game is on, to what the story covers and when it's coming out. If it's anything like the first, this will be one of the best PS5 games available for some time. Here's everything you need to know about God of War Ragnarok.
God of War Ragnarok
Embark on the next adventure for Kratos and his son, as they clash with gods and monsters of myth in an attempt to prevent Ragnarok, the end of everything.
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What is God of War Ragnarok?
God of War Ragnarok is a sequel to the 2018 entry in the God of War franchise, being developed for PS5 and PS4 by Sony Santa Monica, one of the most revered developers at PlayStation Studios. The game was first revealed back in September 2020.
Sony Santa Monica was also supported in developing God of War 2018 by Valkyrie Entertainment, a studio that joined the PlayStation first-party group in 2021.
That title served as a kind of spiritual reboot, with Kratos forced to suffer silently for the sins of his past, while attempting to raise his son Atreus/Loki in the harsh north and seeking to scatter the ashes of his wife. It also swapped the gameplay from a fixed-POV, hack-and-slash to a free-camera action game with light RPG elements.
The sequel will presumably follow suit, given God of War's incredible critical and commercial success, selling over 19 million copies as of December 2021. You can see the initial announcement teaser in the tweet below from the developers at Sony Santa Monica studio below, or at the end of the PS5 showcase.
pic.twitter.com/VvHuaCKgGnpic.twitter.com/VvHuaCKgGn— Santa Monica Studio – God of War Ragnarök (@SonySantaMonica) September 16, 2020September 16, 2020
After going without a name for almost a year following this teaser reveal, the official title was confirmed to be God of War Ragnarok, as the Elder Futhark Norse runes in the teaser image spell out "R A G N A R O K," making it all too clear the end of all life is near. The image also takes the iconic God of War franchise logo and gives it an icy makeover that almost looks like Jormungandr, the World Serpent.
God of War Ragnarok is being directed by Eric Williams, one of the developers at Sony Santa Monica who has been involved with every God of War game, to at least some extent. The prior game was directed by Cory Barlog.
According to Williams, God of War Ragnarok will "cap off" the Norse Saga. The reason for this was explained in an interview with YouTuber Kaptain Kuba, as the team at Sony Santa Monica realized that if the first game took five years to develop and then God of War Ragnarok also took five years, fans would be waiting 15 years to see the full story in the form of a trilogy
Valkyrie Entertainment is also continuing the relationship between the two studios by aiding in the development of God of War Ragnarok.
God of War: Ragnarok trailers
Sony Santa Monica unveiled the full cinematic and gameplay reveal trailer for God of War Ragnarok at the September 2021 PlayStation Showcase. You can check out the trailer below:
God of War Ragnarok What's the story?
If you need a refresher, we have the full God of War timeline and history plotted out. God of War ended with the death of Baldur and the beginning of Fimbulwinter, the harsh winter in Norse mythology that happens just before Ragnarok. A dream or vision that Kratos had upon returning home with his son Atreus (or Loki) indicates that Thor, the God of Thunder, is seeking vengeance for the death of his brother Baldur and sons Magni and Modi.
Meanwhile, the clever and scheming Aesir Allfather Odin has yet to reveal himself, but the wise Mimir has warned Kratos and Atreus that Odin is in fact capable of seeing the future and is working frantically to acquire knowledge and magic in order to prevent Ragnarok. As an example, Mimir notes that it's not important how Odin knew several events in the game would take place, it's just important that Odin was right.
The teaser tells us that "Ragnarok is coming," indicating that this game will, at the very least, kickstart the Norse cycle of death and rebirth, as the gods and all things die while new life springs forth. Barlog first teased this in a clever Twitter thread (note how the first letter in each of the tweets spells out a message).
There are heavy hints that Faye, the late wife of Kratos, foresaw everything that would happen before her death, though to what end this will lead remains to be seen.
In the reveal trailer for God of War Ragnarok, we learned that the game is set a few years later, with Atreus continuing to grow. Tension is brewing between father and son, as Atreus wants to understand the meaning of his heritage as Loki and possibly seek war against Asgard. The two of them (and Mimir) find the Norse God of War, Tyr, and Kratos hopes to work with Tyr to avoid Ragnarok. Meanwhile, father and son are hounded by Freya and Thor.
We've got some predictions for God of War Ragnarok. Just because the story is the conclusion to the Norse Saga, that doesn't mean events and deaths are a foregone conclusion.
God of War Ragnarok cast of characters
God of War Ragnarok's characters span both new and returning gods and mortals from the 2018 game. Returning for God of War Ragnarok are — Kratos, performed by Christopher Judge. Atreus, performed by Sunny Suljic. Sindri and Brok, performed by Adam Harrington and Robert Craighead, respectively. Freya, performed by Danielle Bisutti.
New for God of War Ragnarok are — Durlin, performed by Usman Ally. Thor, performed by Ryan Hurst. Tyr, performed by Ben Prendergast. Odin, performed by Richard Schiff. Angrboda, performed by Laya De Leon Hayes.
God of War Ragnarok gameplay changes
While the 2018 God of War only allowed players to access six of the Nine Realms, God of War Ragnarok is confirmed to feature all Nine Realms for Kratos and Atreus to visit: Asgard, Alfheim, Svartalfaheim, Midgard, Jotunheim, Vanaheim, Niflheim, Muspelheim and Hel.
Sony Santa Monica is also vastly expanding the accessibility options in God of War Ragnarok, building on the options found in past PlayStation Studios titles. Some of these new features include a high contrast mode, which can be adjusted for characters, enemies, and items.
The UI can be adjusted alongside other customization features, allowing players to change the colors of a speaker's name or alter the size of the text. Finally, there's also a new audio cue feature that makes it clear when something can be interacted with, which you can see in action above.
Is God of War Ragnarok a PS5 exclusive?
We now know that the next God of War is coming to PS4 as well as PS5. After touting major games like Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Horizon Forbidden West as PS5 exclusives, Sony revealed after the September 2020 showcase that some of its upcoming games are releasing on PS4.
In a similar vein, this upcoming God of War game was initially announced just for the PS5 before Sony Worldwide Studios head Hermen Hulst confirmed in 2021 that it was also coming to the PS4. Naturally, the PS5 version will in some capacity take advantage of the DualSense haptic feedback and adaptive triggers, and faster loading thanks to the ultra-fast SSD.
This does mean the game is more accessible to more players, especially since PS5 restocks remain sporadic, so if it had been PS5-only, nowhere near as many players will be able to try it out at first.
At the same time, making the game exclusive to the PS5 would have enabled the team to create gameplay mechanics and an overall experience not possible otherwise.
Is God of War Ragnarok coming to PC?
It's worth noting that Sony has shown more openness to bringing its games to PC in recent years, with ports of Horizon Zero Dawn, Days Gone, and the Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves collection.
Most notably, God of War 2018 is available on PC as of Jan. 14, 2022, meaning it's not impossible God of War Ragnarok comes to PC sometime down the line. With that in mind, if this game ever does get a PC version, it will be long after the PS4 and PS5 versions launch.
God of War Ragnarok: Pre-orders
God of War Ragnarok preorders are now live, with different versions of the game available to order. There's the regular launch edition, the digital deluxe edition, the collector's edition, and the Jotnar edition.
You can consult our God of War Ragnarok preorder guide for more details. If you see the collector's edition or Jotnar edition in stock, you'll want to act fast and grab them, as supply will be extremely limited.
When is God of War Ragnarok's release date?
God of War Ragnarok now has an exact release date of Nov. 9, 2022. Prior to this, it was for a long time simply slated to arrive in 2022, after being delayed out of 2021.
When Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan spoke in February 2021 about upcoming PlayStation games for the rest of 2021, he mentioned Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart and Horizon Forbidden West, but not the next God of War. Later, when Hulst spoke on numerous upcoming PlayStation Studios titles, he confirmed that the next God of War has been delayed to 2022.
This delay was primarily due to performance capture restrictions during the ongoing global pandemic, with Hulst explaining that "... when you're doing performance capture for a lot of cinematics, with multiple actors — that's not so simple to solve. So you've got a choice. You could do it later in the schedule, which could cause you problems. Or you could risk the final quality by doing it in a different way."
"With these things, something's gotta give. It cannot be the quality of our titles, and it surely won't be the health or the wellbeing of our amazing team," Hulst added.
God of War Ragnarok
This new epic tale from Sony Santa Monica is promising a journey across all Nine Realms. Thor and Freya are hot on the trail of Kratos and Atreus, so what will become of the world?
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God of War
God of War is a spiritual reboot for the franchise, taking an older Kratos into the frozen north of Norse mythology. Brutal combat meets a strong new storytelling format for the series in one of the best PS4 exclusives available.
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PlayStation gift cards are an easy way to grab currency for games, add-ons, themes, and more on the PlayStation Store. You can stock up for PS5 games like the new God of War.
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July 31 marks a magical day as we celebrate The Boy Who Lived. Celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday with the Terrebonne Parish Library system!
The library will be having Harry Potter themed escape rooms. July 27 at 6:00 p.m. brings an escape room to the Main Library, 151 Library Drive. On July 30, come out to the East Houma Branch, located at 778 Grand Caillou Road! There will be two times available, one at 10:00 a.m. and one at 3:00 p.m. Registration for escape rooms are required.
You don’t want to miss Harry’s birthday party! Parties will include games, crafts, and family-friendly fun. On July 27 at 2:00 p.m., a party can be attended at the Montegut Branch, 1135 LA-55, or at the Main Library at 5:00 p.m.
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Archer sets state record with arrowing 66-pound blue catfish, officials say
Published: Jul. 20, 2022 at 4:35 PM EDT|Updated: 21 minutes ago
LOUISA, Va. (Gray News) - A Virginia man has set a new state record after snagging a massive catfish.
According to the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, Jason Emmel arrowed a blue catfish that weighed 66 pounds, 5 ounces.
Emmel got the catfish from the Pamunkey River and set a new state record for archery.
Officials said Emmel’s catch was certified and is currently recognized as Virginia’s archery state record for blue catfish.
According to the department, the previous record was held by William Bates Jr., with a 62-pound, 4-ounce blue catfish captured in 2021 from Occoquan Bay in Fairfax.
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How to cook with garden and windowsill herbs this summer
I am a terrible gardener. I hate weeding, and within weeks of planting anything, the tomato, pepper and other plants start to become overrun with unwanted greenery, and it’s just not a pretty sight.
The few plants that do seem to persevere despite my sloppy gardening efforts are the herbs, and they are truly enough of a payoff to keep going.
Having an ongoing supply of fresh herbs on hand during the summer ensures my cooking never becomes dull or uninspired. The secret to excellent pasta salads, tantalizing bruschetta and lively pasta sauces always comes down to a simple handful of chopped fresh herbs.
If a garden – even a terrible garden – is not in the cards for you, you can easily grow herbs in a windowsill pot. Many herbs thrive in containers, and then you can snip off little bunches of basil, dill, oregano and thyme to your heart’s content, knowing there will be more to come.
You can start your herbs as seeds, or purchase small plants and repot them in progressively larger pots as they grow. Read package instructions for how to plant and care for various kinds of herbs.
Now, what to do with all of those wonderful, fragrant herbs? Everything!
BASIL
To me, the summeriest of all the herbs. Basil belongs to the mint family, and is an essential herb in Italian and Mediterranean cooking. It’s the key ingredient in traditional pesto. But different varieties of basil (there are over 60!) are also frequently used in other types of cuisines, including Thai, Vietnamese and Indonesian.
I use basil in pretty much anything that involves tomatoes: bruschetta, pasta sauces, caprese salads. But don’t stop there – have you ever had basil in a cocktail? Amazing. Add some to your sangria for a surprising burst of flavor.
Or make basil oil by blending up ½ cup fresh basil leaves with ¼ cup olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. You can strain the leaves out if you want a clearer green-hued oil, or leave the pretty green flecks right in there. Drizzle basil oil over roasted peppers, poached salmon, sliced tomatoes and mozzarella, or grilled zucchini and summer squash, to name but a few options.
THYME
Although it's popular in a number of countries and cuisines, we most often associate thyme with European, particularly Mediterranean, cooking. I probably use this herb in my cooking more than any other year round. The taste is potent and decidedly herbal in flavor, with sharp grassy, woodsy and floral notes.
Thyme works well with meats of all kinds, fish, chicken, eggs, pasta, vegetables and beans (I love it with lentils). It’s a great addition to pasta and potato salads.
You can make a delicious quick compound butter featuring thyme. Mince about a tablespoon of fresh thyme, and blend it with ½ cup softened butter, a teaspoon of minced garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. Use this thyme-flavored butter to finish steaks and chicken breasts and salmon right off the grill. Or add a pat to a baked potato or some hot cooked grains, such as rice.
PARSLEY
The humble, unsung hero of the fresh herb world. Yes, parsley can be used as a garnish, either in sprig form, or minced and sprinkled over a dish to give it a finishing pop of color and flavor. But don’t overlook it as an herb to use in all kinds of dishes, both cooked and uncooked.
The fresh, clean, ever-so-slightly peppery flavor of parsley is wonderful. It is highlighted in dishes like Middle Eastern Tabbouleh and falafel, and is also a key component in a bouquet garni, a bundle of herbs used to season many Mediterranean dishes.
I like to add a generous handful of fresh parsley (I prefer the flat-leaf Italian variety to the curly version) to everything from soups and stews to shrimp scampi to grain and orzo salads. It’s excellent in condiments and sauces like salsa verde and chimichurri. And yes, it’s great as a finishing garnish to many dishes as well.
OREGANO
Another easy-to-grow and very versatile herb. Many of us think Italian, Greek or Mexican when we think of oregano, and with good reason, but it’s also popular in Argentine and Turkish cooking. The flavor is peppery, sharp, a bit sweet, and even a little pleasantly bitter. Use oregano in marinades, dressing, sauces and salads, as well as anything tomato-based.
MINT
If you have ever grown it, you know that once mint gets going, it’s hard to stop! So finding ways to use it is an imperative. Sweet and sharp and refreshing, mint adds interest to drinks (a sprig in a glass of lemonade or a cocktail is delightful), marinades, salads, salsas, pesto and desserts. It is also an important herb in Southeast Asian cooking.
ROSEMARY
Another prolific herb (part of the mint family, which makes sense). The flavor is piney, a bit lemony, sharp and quite strong; a little goes a long way. You can find terrific uses for rosemary in marinades for meats and poultry, and it’s a great partner to potatoes.
And you can use rosemary sprigs as skewers and make kabobs with them!
OTHER HERBS
Tarragon, chives, marjoram, dill — all terrific options for growing and cooking. The world of fresh herbs is vast. With a few pots on the sill, your summer cooking is about to game up in a big way.
SOME RECIPES:
Basil Lemon Saketini
Chopped Salad with Chicken, Tomatoes and Lemon Thyme Dressing
Rib-Eye Steaks with Thyme Garlic Butter
Spinach Parsley Pesto
Green Goddess Dressing
Lemon Rosemary Chicken Thighs
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ALTHOUGH Shein is known for its low prices, the products never fail to impress consumers.
One girl proves that the brand's items worth buying aren't just limited to clothing.
Home decor shopping is tricky when it comes to considering price and quality.
You want items that are going to last for more than just a couple of months.
Despite what you may have originally thought, cheap decor isn't always cheap quality.
TikTok influencer Sarah proves that in her recent haul of home items from Shein.
Sarah posted a video unboxing the 11 items she bought.
All of these items are below $35, and none of them are disappointing.
Starting with decorative items for her bedroom, Sarah unboxed Shein's Shell Design Decorative Pillow.
This pink velvet pillow is only $14.
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Next, Sarah shows the SHEIN BASIC LIVING 1pc Mirror Surface Digital Clock that she got for her bedside table.
The clock is also $14.
She also got the Solid Fuzzy Round Rug for only $4 and put it as a seat cover on a stool in her room.
Moving on to storage supplies, Sarah was impressed to say the least.
She bought a total of 7 foldable storage items.
First, she got the 1pc Sock Storage Box for $4.
This storage box is perfect for either socks or sports bras.
Sarah bought a couple of the 1pc Random Color Closet Storage Box for $9 each to put her basketball shorts in.
"I am super impressed with this stuff and it makes my closet looks so much more organized," she says.
Then, Sarah got two hanging shoe bags: the 1pc Random Color Shoes Storage Bag for $14 and the 1pc Multi-layer Shoe Hanging Storage Bag for $6.
"This stuff is honestly so heavy duty," she describes.
The final item Sarah bought was the most expensive, but very worth it in her opinion.
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6th Annual Chula Vista Bayfront Band Review & Festival A Salute to Our Veterans
As Chula Vista moves forward with one of the nation’s most exciting waterfront developments, the Parade Band Foundation, Inc. is proud to present its 6th annual event as the “CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT BAND REVIEW & FESTIVAL: A SALUTE TO OUR VETERANS” with the support of the Port of San Diego, County of San Diego, and SDG&E.
The Marching Band Review & Community Parade (Held on the new H Street Extension, between Marina Pkwy & Bay Blvd):
Dozens of award winning High School Marching Bands in Southern California compete for scholarships, grants, and prizes sponsored by Chula Vista’s leading businesses, along with alumni groups and special donors. The event has become one of the most important and prestigious competitions for those High School bands wanting to perform well while being critiqued by the top band judges in California.
The Community Parade together with the Marching Band Review showcases our military service members, our community’s service organizations such as our police officers and firefighters, school athletic teams, school clubs, cheerleaders, classic cars, team mascots, dance teams, ROTCs, local businesses, celebrities, and our community leaders, in addition to all of the competitive marching bands from all over California!
More info: From 10AM – 12PM, the Marching Band Review Competition and Community Parade begins its route on H Street, starting at Bay Blvd, and travels West on H Street, ending at Marina Pkwy.
For Order of Performance Schedule: www.chulavistaparade.org
The Community Festival (Held at Bayside Park, near the Chula Vista Marina):
The Community Festival is an incredibly exciting event full of family games, activities, and food! Thousands come to enjoy this free event that has a cultural arts performance stage featuring local bands, show choirs, drum lines, ballet folklorico, and various local talents. Vendors, from ethnic food, desserts, businesses of all kinds, to carnival-like game booths, surround the festival.
Children of all ages can enjoy bounce houses, hand crafts, and an assortment of family-filled games. During the festival, the dozens of marching bands from throughout California take part in the awards ceremony to see who the winners and scholarship recipients are. There’s something for everyone at the Community Festival!
More Info: From 12PM – 4PM, the Community Festival will feature a Cultural Arts Showcase on the Main Stage. Performances include Ballet Folklorico, Show Choirs, Martial Arts, Mariachi, Filipino-American vocalists, Percussion Ensemble, Cheerleaders, and Reggae-Soul. The Festival concludes with the Awards Ceremony for all competing marching bands. | https://laprensa.org/6th-annual-chula-vista-bayfront-band-review-festival-a-salute-to-our-veterans | 2022-07-20T21:01:58Z | https://laprensa.org/6th-annual-chula-vista-bayfront-band-review-festival-a-salute-to-our-veterans | false | 1 |
WFO NEW YORK CITY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, July 21, 2022
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RIP CURRENT STATEMENT
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
404 PM EDT Wed Jul 20 2022
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn), Southwest Suffolk, Southeast
Suffolk, Southern Queens and Southern Nassau Counties.
* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Life-threatening rip currents are likely for all
people entering the surf zone. Anyone visiting the beaches
should stay out of the surf. Rip currents can sweep even the
best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you enter the surf zone, always have a flotation device with
you and swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax
and float, and do not swim against the current. If able, swim in
a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face
the shore and yell or wave for help.
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NEW YORK, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cohen & Steers, Inc. (NYSE: CNS) today reported operating results for the three months ended June 30, 2022. The operating results along with the accompanying earnings presentation can be viewed at Cohen & Steers Reports Results for Second Quarter 2022 and on the company's website at www.cohenandsteers.com under "Company—Investor Relations—Press Releases."
Conference Call
The company will host a conference call tomorrow, July 21, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. (ET) to discuss these results via webcast and telephone. Hosting the call will be chief executive officer and president, Joseph Harvey, chief financial officer, Matthew Stadler, and chief investment officer, Jon Cheigh.
Investors and analysts can access the live conference call by dialing 877-311-6681 (U.S.) or +1-212-231-2933 (international); passcode: 22019639. Participants should plan to register at least 10 minutes before the conference call begins. A replay of the call will be available for two weeks starting at approximately 12:00 p.m. (ET) on July 21, 2022 and can be accessed at 800-633-8284 (U.S.) or +1-402-977-9140 (international); passcode: 22019639. Internet access to the webcast, which includes audio (listen-only), will be available on the company's website at www.cohenandsteers.com under "Company—Investor Relations—Overview." The webcast will be archived on the website for one month.
About Cohen & Steers
Cohen & Steers is a leading global investment manager specializing in real assets and alternative income, including real estate, preferred securities, infrastructure, resource equities, commodities, as well as multi-strategy solutions. Founded in 1986, the firm is headquartered in New York City, with offices in London, Dublin, Hong Kong and Tokyo.
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MONDAY QUALIFIERS
Monday qualifiers: 3M Open
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July 19, 2022
By Staff , PGATOUR.COM
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July 19, 2022
- Andre Metzger once worked as a pizza delivery driver and will now tee it up on TOUR at TPC Twin Cities. (Stan Badz/PGA TOUR)
There’s a new Mr. Monday in town.
Veteran pro Chris Naegel has successfully navigated the lottery-type foray of PGA TOUR Monday qualifying for the third time this month, carding 7-under 64 at Victory Links GC and surviving a 4-for-2 playoff to earn a spot in this week’s 3M Open.
Also advancing through the playoff was 40-year-old Andre Metzger, a Dakotas Tour legend who will make his first PGA TOUR start.
Australia’s Daniel Gale and University of Tennessee alum Rick Lamb matched 8-under 63s to earn tee times Thursday at TPC Twin Cities with no playoff needed.
In all, 64 players competed for four spots in this week’s field. For all scores from this week’s qualifier, click here.
Here’s a look at the four players who earned spots in this week’s 3M Open via Monday’s qualifier …
Believe it, @AndreMetzgerJr.
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) July 19, 2022
The 40-year-old mini-tour stalwart will tee it up for the first time on TOUR @3MOpen after successfully Monday qualifying. pic.twitter.com/qduhblzCEyDaniel Gale (8-under 63)
Age: 26
Hometown: Sydney, Australia
Alma mater: N/A
PGA TOUR starts: 0Notes: Set for first career PGA TOUR start after making nine birdies Monday against one bogey … Has spent 2022 season on PGA Tour of Australasia, with a pair of runner-up finishes among 10 top-25 finishes in 12 starts … Australia native now resides in Castle Hill, Georgia … Started playing golf at age 6; attended Jack Newton junior golf program in Australia … Was awarded Renay Appleby Award in 2013 as part of Jack Newton program … Currently stands No. 546 on Official World Golf Ranking.
Rick Lamb (8-under 63)
Age: 31
Hometown: South Bend, Indiana
Alma mater: University of Tennessee
PGA TOUR starts: 32
Cuts made: 12
Best PGA TOUR finish: T3, 2017 John Deere ClassicNotes: Made six birdies and an eagle Monday to earn his spot in the field … Knows how to win as a Monday qualifier, having done so at the 2016 LECOM Health Challenge on the Korn Ferry Tour … Has a twin brother, Scott, who has spent time on PGA TOUR Latinoamerica … 2-for-2 in made cuts this season on TOUR, having finished T30 at The Honda Classic and T15 at Corales Puntacana Championship … Played 31 events on 2020-21 Korn Ferry Tour, making 15 cuts and finishing No. 129 on Points List.
Nothing like getting to surprise your wife that you'll be playing in you first TOUR event.
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) July 19, 2022
Special moment for Andre Metzger ❤️ pic.twitter.com/96Bpbo2lyJ
Andre Metzger (7-under 64; advanced via playoff)
Age: 40
Hometown: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Alma mater: Lamar
PGA TOUR starts: 0Notes: Longtime grinder earned his first TOUR start in emotional fashion with a birdie on the third playoff hole of Monday’s qualifier … Has found great success on the Dakotas Tour, on which he had accrued double-digit victories … Has spent time as a pizza delivery driver while funding his pro golf dreams … Has made 26 career Korn Ferry Tour starts, highlighted by a T19 at the 2019 Chitimacha Louisiana Open … Won a high school state basketball title at Norman High School in Oklahoma.
Chris Naegel (7-under 64; advanced via playoff)
Age: 39
Hometown: Wildwood, Missouri
Alma mater: Missouri Baptist
PGA TOUR starts: 7
Cuts made: 4
Best PGA TOUR finish: T16, 2022 John Deere ClassicNotes: Demonstrating a knack for qualifiers this summer. After earning a U.S. Open spot via Final Qualifying – then finishing T56 at Brookline – he also gained John Deere Classic entry via Monday qualifying, proceeding to a notch a TOUR-best T16, and Monday qualified into last week’s Barracuda Championship (MC). He stood T6 into the final round at TPC Deere Run before closing with a 2-over 73 … Currently holds 52 non-member FedExCup points as he chases the equivalent of a season-ending top-200 position that would secure Korn Ferry Tour Finals entry; the No. 200 spot currently holds 83 points … Best TOUR-sanctioned finish is a solo fourth at the Korn Ferry Tour’s 2019 WinCo Foods Portland Open, including a hole-in-one during the final round … Was a frequent travel buddy of TOUR winner Adam Long, a fellow St. Louis-area native, during their formative years in professional golf.
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With the cost of gasoline spiking to more than five bucks a gallon near mid-June, many drivers began imagining an apocalyptic future where the pain at the pump could one day hit double digits. Fortunately, the opposite scenario is so far materializing, with rates of the critical commodity declining noticeably. Currently, a gallon of regular unleaded goes for just under $4.47 nationally, leading to inquiries about gas prices dropping.
According to a Reuters report, softness in the futures market for both crude oil and gasoline has led to gas prices dropping significantly from prior highs. Primarily, the Federal Reserve’s broadcasted commitment to attack soaring inflation through raising the benchmark interest rate has spooked investors. Under a hawkish monetary policy, quality (or predictability) of earnings takes precedence over growth-oriented investments.
The result, per Reuters, is that:
U.S. demand for gasoline, jet fuel and diesel is down more than 10% compared to 2019, before the pandemic began, according to the Energy Information Administration. Gasoline stations have responded by lowering prices.
Further, the news agency notes that because crude oil is generally priced in dollars, American consumers comparatively benefit from a stronger greenback, thus leading to gas prices dropping. Earlier this week, “the dollar index, which tracks the currency against a basket of six counterparts, climbed to 108.56, its highest level since October 2002.”
Should Drivers Depend on Gas Prices Dropping?
When deciphering the narrative behind gas prices dropping, it’s important to recognize the complex variables that go into the equation. Mainly, supply and demand dynamics present the heaviest influencer. A modification to either side of the equation — as investors saw in April 2020 when crude oil prices temporarily went negative — can result in sharp, sometimes violent swings in valuation.
However, in the current cycle, gas prices dropping stem from “bad” reasons, specifically, Americans driving less due to the hit to their budgets, according to CBS News. This context implies that the economy could slip into recession. This would be a deflationary outcome not only for petroleum but for virtually every other industry.
Another factor to consider is geopolitical. Certainly, Russia’s military aggression in Ukraine and the corresponding shelving of much of global energy resources as part of tit-for-tat responses to sanctions have sharply cut into supply, thus raising demand. As well, the oil cartel of OPEC always presents an important catalyst.
Ultimately, gas prices can decline if current economic and geopolitical trajectories hold steady. But should drivers lose their job in the process, the overall net impact would be deleterious.
Why Going Electric Might Not Save the Day
Gas prices dropping also presents an intriguing framework for electric vehicles (EVs). With prices soaring earlier this year, many consumers rushed to purchase EVs in a bid to save on fuel costs.
However, Kelley Blue Book reported that in January 2022, the average transaction price for an EV hit $62,876, far higher than the automotive industry average of $46,404 per each vehicle. Essentially, only people with higher incomes are able to make the pivot to electric. At the same time, these consumers are not the ones hurting the most from high gas prices.
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The stock market just turned in a dreadful first half of the year. The S&P 500 fell more than 20%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite slid almost 30%.
Not surprisingly, with the indexes themselves down that badly, some individual stocks are getting absolutely clobbered. Many S&P 500 stocks fell at least 40%, with a fair number losing half their value so far in 2022. The declines are, in many cases, staggering.
While not everything that’s down has strong prospects of bouncing back imminently, there are some wildly oversold S&P 500 stocks right now. As sentiment picks up, expect swift recoveries in many of the most punished stocks. For today, here are seven oversold S&P 500 stocks down at least 40% year-to-date with a good chance at a second-half comeback.
Netflix (NFLX)
Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) has been the single worst-performing stock in the S&P 500 Index this year. NFLX stock has, stunningly, lost 65% of its value just since Jan. 1.
With many out-of-home entertainment options now reopening, Netflix’s streaming growth numbers have ground to a halt. This isn’t totally unexpected. And, Netflix is hardly the only streaming company dealing with a sudden loss of momentum.
Still, it has been a shockingly abrupt turn in sentiment around the company. Now, investors are demanding better profitability metrics from the company and a more disciplined approach to new content spending. That’s reasonable and makes sense.
Let’s not lose sight of the bigger picture though. The company is generating $30 billion per year in revenues. That’s a tremendous level of success with its user base. Meanwhile, with the stock price crash, the whole company has a market capitalization of less then $80 billion. That seems much too low.
Under Armour (UA)
Athletic apparel maker Under Armour (NYSE:UA) is not having a winning season; shares are down by more than half year-to-date. Like many companies selling consumer products, Under Armour has struggled with inflation and supply chain pressures.
More broadly, Under Armour has been focused on aggressive cost controls in recent years. That’s beneficial for the bottom line, but may have caused the company to lose a step against more nimble rivals. However, change is on the way. CEO Patrik Frisk stepped down in June.
Now, with sizable short interest in the company while shares trade at less than 20x forward earnings, UA stock could pop on any positive news.
Ilumina (ILMN)
Ilumina (NASDAQ:ILMN) is a pioneering lab tools and diagnostics company. It is well-known for its instrumental role in the sequencing of the human genome at an affordable price. By 2014, researchers could sequence an entire human genome for just $1,000 — down from $1 million less than a decade prior.
Ilumina continues to earn enviable profit streams from its ongoing broad sequencing business. In recent times, it has expanded and deepened its business into more specific and targeted lines of genetic testing, such as screens for cancer.
The company has historically traded for a massive valuation, given its high-tech operations and massive long-term demographic tailwinds for the industry. Recently, however, shares have pulled back by more than half, putting ILMN stock at a more approachable 45 times forward earnings. That’s still not dirt cheap by any means, but it’s a more attractive entry point for what has often been one of the S&P 500’s most appealing and most highly valued stocks historically.
IDEXX Laboratories (IDXX)
America’s love affair with pets is well-known. And it’s only continuing to grow. As many people put off raising children and reduce the size of their families, cats and dogs have often taken the companionship role instead. With folks caring more and more about their pets, spending on these animals has exploded in recent years. Throw in the pandemic, during which people adopted pets at record rates, and the pet industry has enjoyed a boom.
That includes IDEXX Laboratories (NASDAQ:IDXX), which is the leader in making pet diagnostic products. In the old days, people would often put a pet to sleep once it became seriously ill. Now, folks are willing to treat pets for cancer, diabetes and other complicated diseases, greatly expanding the animal health market. IDXX stock rode that wave tremendously with shares rising from $40 in 2012 to as high as $700 last year.
However, IDEXX’s valuation got out of hand at the peak, topping 60x earnings for much of last year. In addition, as the economy has reopened, the unprecedented wave of pet adoptions has slowed. The pet industry will remain a long-term winner, however. Don’t let the brief 2022 slowdown concern you too much. Meanwhile, with shares down by half off their peak, IDXX stock is now a great long-term investment being offered at a reasonable price.
Stanley Black & Decker (SWK)
Power tools maker Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK) has gotten drilled in 2022. Now down by more than 40% on the year, the firm is set to build a sturdier framework for the rest of 2022.
The company’s selloff comes for the same reason that many other home-related companies have dropped. That is that investors don’t believe 2020 and 2021’s boom sales will continue going forward. SWK stock is trading very cheaply on both 2021 results and 2022 projections; on the later front, it’s at just an 11x price-to-earnings ratio today.
However, to some extent, people already satisfied their demand for Stanley Black & Decker products while they were stuck at home during the pandemic. Presumably, a lot of future sales were already pulled forward into 2020 and 2021. That’s all well and true.
Here’s the thing though. SWK stock is now trading at just $113; whereas, it sold for $160 in early 2020. It makes no sense for shares to trade that far below pre-pandemic levels. Meanwhile, the company is a Dividend King with more than 50 years of consecutive dividend hikes. The company may be out of favor with short-term traders now, but growth and income investors should seize the broader opportunity.
Ford (F)
Ford (NYSE:F) is one of the world’s largest and most profitable automobile companies. It is also quickly emerging as a leading player in the electric vehicle market. The Ford F-150 Lightning, in particular, has the makings of being a major hit. The company has already boosted production capacity twice for the model given massive preorders.
Despite Ford’s operational progress, its stock price has taken a different path. At less than $13 today, F stock has now dropped by more than half from its 2021 high.
This makes little sense given the company’s earnings. Analysts project that the company will put up $1.93 per share in earnings this year, leaving the stock at a less than 6x P/E ratio. And, despite the dour economic rumblings at the moment, analysts see Ford growing its earnings further in 2023 and 2024. In other words, the sky isn’t falling for Ford, even if the stock price might give off that impression at the moment.
Lennar (LEN)
The housing market is set to roll over. That much does appear to be clear. Mortgage rates have gone up so dramatically that is seems some drop in home prices is virtually inevitable as homebuyers adapt to more expensive financing.
However, the doom and gloom may be getting out of hand. American consumers still have strong balance sheets and rising incomes. And demographics are great for housing as America badly lagged in housing construction since 2008 leaving a ton of pent-up demand. Throw in the large millennial generation, which is now seeking improved housing options, and interest rates won’t keep the market down too long.
Meanwhile, homebuilders have sold off to jaw-dropping lows. Lennar (NYSE:LEN) shares, for example, are going at less than both 5x trailing and projected forward earnings. The housing market would have to absolutely tank to justify a P/E ratio anywhere near that low.
On the date of publication, Ian Bezek held a long position in SWK stock. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com Publishing Guidelines. | https://investorplace.com/oversold-sp-500-stocks/ | 2022-07-20T21:06:18Z | https://investorplace.com/oversold-sp-500-stocks/ | true | 1 |
Bulls have second-best odds to win Central Division originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
With the 2022 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas concluding, all eyes are now shifting toward the start of the regular season.
The first preseason game isn’t until the end of September, but team rosters are coming into fruition, barring any major trades (*cough cough* Kevin Durant).
So, which teams are favored to win their respective divisions and conferences? Let’s take an early look, with all odds provided by our betting partner, PointsBet:
Who is favored to win the Central Division in 2022-23?
The Giannis Antetokounmpo-led Milwaukee Bucks are favored to win the Central Division for the fifth straight season in 2022-23, with the Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers tied for second. Here’s how the odds pan out:
- Milwaukee Bucks: -550
- Chicago Bulls: +550
- Cleveland Cavaliers: +550
- Detroit Pistons: +10000
- Indiana Pacers: +15000
Who is favored to win the Southeast Division in 2022-23?
The Miami Heat are favored to win the Southeast Division for the second straight year, but they will have competition from one other team. Here’s how the odds line up:
- Miami Heat: -140
- Atlanta Hawks: +140
- Charlotte Hornets: +1200
- Washington Wizards: 1400
- Orlando Magic: +50000
Who is favored to win the Atlantic Division in 2022-23?
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Fans of the Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets and Toronto Raptors will have to wait to find their odds to win the division. PointsBet currently does not have odds for the Atlantic Division.
Who is favored to win the Northwest Division in 2022-23?
The Utah Jazz have won the Northwest Division for two straight years, but they are not expected to make it three. Here’s how this division stacks up:
- Denver Nuggets: -115
- Minnesota Timberwolves: +130
- Portland Trail Blazers: +700
- Utah Jazz: +2000
- Oklahoma City Thunder: +10000
Who is favored to win the Pacific Division in 2022-23?
Phoenix took home the Pacific Division title the past two seasons, but a certain franchise is favored to win its first ever divisional crown. Here’s how this group shapes up:
- Los Angeles Clippers: +155
- Phoenix Suns: +180
- Golden State Warriors: +225
- Los Angeles Lakers: +900
- Sacramento Kings: +50000
Who is favored to win the Southwest Division in 2022-23?
Following the emergence of the Memphis Grizzlies last year, they are favored to repeat in 2022-23. Here’s how the last division is expected to play out:
- Memphis Grizzlies: -115
- Dallas Mavericks: +150
- New Orleans Pelicans: +375
- San Antonio Spurs: +25000
- Houston Rockets: +50000
Who is favored to win the Eastern Conference in 2022-23?
Fresh off their 10th conference title in franchise history this past season, the Celtics are favored to repeat. These are the full 15-team Eastern Conference odds for 2022-23:
- Celtics: +250
- Bucks: +275
- Heat: +550
- 76ers: +600
- Nets: +700
- Raptors: +1400
- Bulls: +1800
- Hawks: +2200
- Cavaliers: +4000
- Knicks: +4000
- Hornets: +7000
- Wizards: +15000
- Pistons: +25000
- Pacers: +25000
- Magic: +25000
Who is favored to win the Western Conference in 2022-23?
Despite just winning the NBA Finals, the Warriors are not the favored team in the Western Conference. Instead, it is a divisional foe. Here’s a look at the odds for all 15 teams:
- Clippers: +325
- Warriors: +350
- Suns: +400
- Lakers: +600
- Nuggets: +1000
- Mavericks: +1200
- Grizzlies: +1200
- Timberwolves: +1500
- Pelicans: +1800
- Trail Blazers: +5000
- Jazz: +8000
- Kings: +15000
- Rockets: +25000
- Thunder: +25000
- Spurs: +25000
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MURRAY — When Dianne Woodside arrived at Murray State from the Bahamas in the fall of 1987, her talent and competitive spirit helped her create a lasting legacy in women’s track & field as she set standard in several events from 1987-90. Woodside is now part of the 2022 class of the Murray State Hall of Fame.
GoRacers.com is revealing the eight-person class one day at a time in July. Those already revealed include Reggie Swinton and Mike Cherry of MSU Football, Michelle Wenning of women’s basketball, Paul King of men’s basketball, Melissa Spencer of women’s tennis and Jessica Twaddle of softball.
Murray State fans are invited to attend the Hall of Fame dinner on the night of Nov. 11 at the CFSB Center. The 2022 class will also be recognized Nov. 12 at the Racer football game against Robert Morris (1 p.m. kick off) and a men’s basketball game against a yet to be determined opponent. Tickets to the dinner can be purchased online through the MSU ticket office.
When Coach Margaret Simmons founded the MSU women’s track & field program in 1968, talented young people like Diane Woodside was the kind of student-athlete Simmons envisioned attracting to Murray.
One example of Woodside’s lasting ability is the fact that she still holds records at Murray State for what is approaching 24 years and some that are 30 years old. Her career is still the standard in the long jump and the triple jump for indoors at MSU and 24 years after she set the outdoor triple jump mark in 1988, her record is still there at MSU. In 1988, Woodside had the MSU record in the javelin and she also set the record for the 100m hurdles in 1989.
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Night has fallen at Camp Overboard, and we’ve lit the camp fire. Come gather round for a spooky tale of Camp Overboard’s LAST FRIDAY (imagine a wolf howling and some other scary forest noises).
In this episode, we’re playing the hidden movement game Last Friday. This genre of board games, which includes Scotland Yard and Letters from Whitechapel, pits a group of players against a cunning villain who’s capable of moving across a vast game board (mostly) undetected.
Last Friday is inspired by classic horror movies like Friday the 13th, and takes place at a haunted summer camp. The game is played across four chapters, with the campers aiming to survive the villain’s killing sprees at night, while the serial killer aims to kill all the campers and then flee before daybreak.
The board is crisscrossed with trails that intersect and merge, with white dots for the players to move across, and numbered spots, set further apart, for the serial killer to move between. This allows the villain to move faster and sometimes leapfrog the campers, murdering them in the process. To keep track of their hidden movements, the maniac records the numbers they move between on a piece of paper hidden behind a screen.
The campers may not even see the Jason-alike coming, because the killer only reports their movements to the campers every three turns. During the chapters that take place at night, the villain doesn’t even report their current location, but their position three turns previous. By the time you realize the killer is nearby, it might already be too late!
But the campers aren’t defenseless. Whenever the serial killer reveals their location, they drop a clue token, which can be claimed by a camper brave enough to approach it (or it can be claimed in a later, less risky chapter). These clue tokens give players tools like lanterns, which can reveal the villain in certain locations, or a bear trap, which can temporarily block off the serial killer’s route.
If the campers can hold on long enough, one of them will be revealed as the predestined, with the power to finish off the murderer for good. Check out our Let’s Play to find out who survives the night, and who will remain at Camp Overboard... forever!
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HARRISBURG, Pa., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new survey from AARP Pennsylvania reveals that voters, and especially Pennsylvanians age 50 and older, consider issues like Social Security, Medicare, the cost of prescription drugs, and long-term care for seniors top of mind going into the 2022 Mid-Term Elections.
New data from the survey shows vast majorities of voters consider Social Security (76%), Medicare (69%), the cost of prescription drugs (68%) and long-term care for seniors (61%) either "Extremely Important" or "Very Important" this election year.
The numbers are even higher among 50+ voters, who often make up a majority of Pennsylvania voters. Eighty-six percent of Pennsylvania voters 50+ believe Social Security is either "Extremely" or "Very" important this year; 78% say the same about Medicare; 73% say so about the cost of prescription drugs; and 69% say long-term care for seniors is "Extremely" or "Very" important to them.
"There's a reason why, on behalf of our 1.8 million members, AARP Pennsylvania has continually advocated for lowering the costs of prescription drugs, protecting programs like Medicare and Social Security, and expanding access to quality, affordable long-term care," says Bill Johnston-Walsh, AARP PA State Director. "They're vital programs that all Americans expect and deserve as they age. It's no surprise these issues showed up so prominently in our latest poll. Pennsylvania voters are always looking for leaders who vow to protect the benefits people have earned and paid into both now and for the long-term."
The survey found these issues are important among voters 50+ for both the Gubernatorial and U.S. Senate races in Pennsylvania.
- 91% are more likely to vote for a U.S. Senate candidate who supports protecting Social Security from cuts to workers' earned benefits;
- 92% are more likely to vote for a U.S. Senate candidate who supports protecting Medicare from cuts and ensure America's seniors get the healthcare they need;
- 90% are more likely to vote for a U.S. Senate candidate who supports allowing Medicare to negotiate for lower prescription drug prices;
- 87% are more likely to support a candidate for governor who will provide funding to allow seniors needing daily support to receive care at home rather than having to enter a costly nursing home; and
- 69% support fixing the nursing home and home care worker shortage by increasing the minimum wage for all working Pennsylvanians.
AARP commissioned Fabrizio Ward and Impact Research to conduct this survey. The firms interviewed 1,382 likely Pennsylvania voters, which includes a statewide representative sample of 500 likely voters, with an oversample of up to 550 likely voters age 50 and older, and an oversample of up to 332 African-American/Black likely voters age 50 and older. The survey was conducted between June 12-19 via landline, cellphone, and SMS-to-web. The margin of error for the 500 statewide sample is ±4.4%; for the 855 total sample of voters 50+ it is ±3.3%. View the full survey results.
For more information on how, when and where to vote in Pennsylvania, visit aarp.org/PAvotes.
About AARP
AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence and nearly 38 million members, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation's largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org, www.aarp.org/espanol or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspanol @AARPadvocates and @AliadosAdelante on social media.
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Man charged after smashing 18 cars at dealership with ax, police say
Published: Jul. 20, 2022 at 4:09 PM CDT|Updated: 7 minutes ago
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KSFY/Gray News) – A man was charged after police say he took an ax to 18 cars at a dealership in South Dakota, causing six figures in property damage.
Joseph Blackbonnet, 32, was charged with aggravated intentional damage to property.
Sioux Falls police received multiple calls around 9 p.m. Tuesday concerning a man who was using an ax to smash the windows of vehicles for sale at the dealership.
When officers arrived, they located Blackbonnet at the dealership and said he still had the ax with him. Officers took Blackbonnet into custody.
Officials estimate the damage to be at least $100,000.
Police did not release a motive or further details.
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Papa Dave- The Man, The Myth, The Legend
Our beloved Papa, David Earnest Godsey, born 10/18/1952, completed his time on this earth after a journey through brain cancer. On July 16, 2022, he landed peacefully in the arms of his Lord with the love of his family surrounding him.
Those left to stand on the foundation of love that he built include his beloved wife and best friend, Donna Godsey; his siblings, Donna Lyon, Marty Carder (Terri Carder), and Dan Kervin (Lesa Kervin); his children Heather Champney (Greg Champney), Shannon Godsey, Shawn Lingerfelt, Leah Turley (Michael Turley), Rachel De La Cruz (Will De La Cruz); his grandchildren Journey Campbell, Trey Campbell, Riley Campbell, Reahnee Finley, Ellie Champney, Harrison Champney, Carson Champney, Destini De La Cruz, Ava De La Cruz, Ashlynn Lingerfelt, Keigan Lingerfelt, Branham Godsey, along with the myriads of souls he blessed along the way.
David, Dave, Pop spent his life roaming the rivers, mountains and back roads of Northeast Tennessee, bringing joy and sometimes mischief to those who crossed his path. Papa Dave was a true Appalachian man, born and raised in these hills, he never strayed too far for too long. He eventually settled into his forever home along his beloved Indian Creek in the North Creek Valley of Unicoi County. His early years were tumultuous, and the chaos woven through those times shaped him into the boy, man, brother, father, friend, and perfectly imperfect human he would become. David was a man who sought adventure (and maybe to drive those around him just a little bit crazy.) He loved all things outdoors. He was a legend on the river in his canoe and kayak. He held commune with the water and learned how to flow with the rhythm of the river, sinking in and emerging each time breathless and ready to go again. He could become one with the curve of the road on his motorcycle, the roar of the engine pulsing through his veins. He rose before dawn to silently hunt the animals he respected and honored for providing him food. The wild natural world was his home.
David wasn’t perfect. He was human, after all. But he was steady. He was the person who answered the phone and showed up to help without questioning what absurd circumstance led you to be in trouble in the first place. He was the man who stopped by just to see if you needed a helping hand or a bad joke to brighten your day. He was the President, CEO, Secretary and Treasurer of the neighborhood watch and he made you feel safer just for his being around the bend. He sought justice as fervently as he sought a good deal (if you know, you know.) He loved chocolate milk and his grandkids. He loved giving his grandkids chocolate milk (and dirt bikes) even when their parents said no.
Speaking of grandkids, the world stopped moving when they walked in the door. No matter the project or bad timing, he paused and made them feel like the center of the universe- his universe- which really was the very best place to be. That really was his gift. He had a gift for seeing you, truly seeing you and meeting you right exactly where you were. If you were a stranger, after a few minutes, you weren’t any more. He never sought to possess or control. He understood the fine of art of helping you figure things out for yourself, with a few tips and tricks in his mirthful tone thrown in to guide you.
David loved for love’s sake, never for recognition. His capacity for empathy and grace grew as he aged and landed in a tireless portrait of redemption, over and over again. He was a lover of the Light who knew how to navigate the darkness with steadfastness.
David’s final wish was for people to know that he loves Jesus. His faith will remain a guiding light for all of those he is waiting for at Heaven’s gates. He found sacred and holy faith, hope and love in his communion with the Lord and his legacy will forever be a tribute to that which is the greatest of all these things, Love.
David donated his body to the Quillen College of Medicine where his daughter and son-in-law attended medical school. A private burial service will take place at a later date.
A memorial service in David’s honor will be held on Saturday, July 30 at 1:00pm with visitation to begin at 11:00am. The service will be held at his beloved church, Lone Oak Christian Church located at 1914 Lone Oak Road, Johnson City, TN.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Lone Oak Christian Church or The Acorn House, a nonprofit lovingly stewarded by his precious children Leah and Michael Turley, that provides a safe space for healing and equipping those in need with tools to find and reach their potential. PayPal: @theacornhouse; Cash App: $theacornhouse
Most of all, just look folks in the eye, offer them a kind smile or corny joke and know you are making the world a better place, just the way Papa did.
Condolences may be sent to the Godsey family online at www.dillow-taylor.com.
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FPI / July 20, 2022
By Steve Rodan, China in the Middle East
Mohammed Bin Salman is young, brash and ruthless. What sets him apart from his Saudi colleagues is that he is the de facto ruler of the biggest crude oil exporter in the world. After years of stagnation, the Gulf Arab kingdom, with the fastest economic growth in a decade, is awash with money.
Bin Salman is the new face of Saudi Arabia. After decades of being led by doddering old men, including his father, Bin Salman, or MBS as he is known, has revitalized Saudi domestic and foreign policy. The kingdom is a far cry from a democracy: But the crown prince has undertaken reforms long urged by Western-influenced Saudis. For the first time in Saudi history, the official clergy has been restrained. Princes who long enjoyed huge allowances and business monopolies have been neutralized.
As important, MBS has moved Saudi Arabia out of the orbit of the United States. The pro-U.S. princes, particularly his cousin, Nayef, the former interior minister, have been locked up, their bank accounts confiscated. The crown prince has moved toward China and Russia, with no qualms about giving him anything from ballistic missiles to nuclear technology.
MBS sees the United States as a fading superpower. He mocks President Joe Biden as a demented old man totally dependent on his advisers. During their meeting on July 15, MBS told Biden that he was a hypocrite for raising the issue of Jamal Khashoggi while ignoring the killing of Al Jazeera correspondent Shireen Abu Akleh, her death blamed on Israel.
During his visit to the kingdom, Biden, who had pledged to reassess U.S. ties with Riyad, was clearly the supplicant. Ahead of the OPEC meeting on Aug. 3, he asked MBS to increase Saudi oil exports to help reduce the price of gasoline, the key issue in the U.S. mid-term elections for Congress in November. The president promised his adversary everything from missile defense and aerospace technology to extending visas for Saudis.
“He’s [Biden] intent on ensuring that there is not a vacuum in the Middle East for China and Russia to fill,” U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on July 15.
To understand MBS is to look at his biography. He is one of the few princes with an education. His real studies, however, came through his father — as he rose from defense minister to crown prince and finally king in 2015. MBS continually pushed his cautious father to take the initiative — from streamlining the huge bureaucracy to launching the war in Yemen, the first foreign military campaign since 1991.
At the same time, MBS was struck by his father’s refusal to confront the hated Saudi religious police. For more than 35 years, the religious police were accountable to no one. They harassed and frequently arrested men for walking with their wives, raided homes and beat passersby for being late to mosque.
The second target of Saudi hate was the more than 6,000 princes. Many of the royals did virtually nothing except travel, gamble and frequent whorehouses in Europe and Asia. Their allowances continued even through the hardest times in the kingdom because their loyalty was paramount at a time of increasing unrest.
But the biggest lesson learned by MBS was about America. For decades, Saudi Arabia was the gasoline pump of the the United States. In return, Saudi Arabia was given vast amounts of overpriced weapons that didn’t work, fighter-jets without pilots, main battle tanks with antiquated systems. American trainers treated Saudi officers as dumb, lazy and useless.
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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., speaks with reporters following a closed-door caucus lunch, at the Capitol in Washington [Source: AP]
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced a renewed push to protect same-sex marriage in federal law on Wednesday after a surprising number of House Republicans helped pass landmark legislation in that chamber. Some GOP senators are already signaling support.
The legislation started as an election-season political effort to confront the new Supreme Court majority after the court overturned abortion access in Roe v. Wade, raising concerns that other rights were at risk. But suddenly it has a shot at becoming law. Pressure is mounting on Republicans to drop their longstanding opposition and join in a bipartisan moment for gay rights.
“This legislation was so important,” Schumer said as he opened the Senate Wednesday.
The Democratic leader marveled over the House’s 267-157 tally with 47 Republicans — almost one-fifth of the GOP lawmakers — voting for the bill late Tuesday.
“I want to bring this bill to the floor,” Schumer said, “and we’re working to get the necessary Senate Republican support to ensure it would pass.”
Political odds are still long for the legislation, the Respect for Marriage Act, which would enshrine same-sex and interracial marriages as protected under federal law. Conservatives including House GOP leaders largely opposed the bill, and the vast majority of Republicans voted against it.
But in a sign of shifting political attitudes and a need for an election-year win, some Republicans are signaling there may be an opening. Few Republicans spoke directly against gay marriage during Tuesday’s floor debate in the House. And Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell was notably silent when asked about the bill, saying he would take a look if it comes to the Senate.
“I’m going to delay announcing anything on that issue,” McConnell said, adding he would wait to see if Schumer brings it forward.
So far, the legislation has just two Senate Republican co-sponsors, Susan Collins of Maine and Rob Portman of Ohio. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Thom Tillis of North Carolina are among others closely watched for possible support.
In all 10 Republican senators would need to join with all Democrats to reach the 60 vote threshold to overcome a GOP filibuster.
“We’re seeing progress on this, and I’ll take progress,” Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., the bill’s chief sponsor, told reporters at the Capitol.
The No. 2 Republican, Sen. John Thune of South Dakota, was doubtful Tuesday, calling the proposed legislation little more than a political message.
Social issues including same-sex marriage and abortion have sprinted to the top of the congressional agenda this summer in reaction to the Supreme Court’s action overturning Roe v. Wade, a stunning ruling that ended the nearly 50-year-old constitutional right to abortion access. It set off alarms that other rights conservatives have targeted could be next.
While Justice Samuel Alito, writing for the majority, insisted the Roe v. Wade ruling pertained only to abortion access, it demonstrated the new conservative muscle with three Trump-era justices tipping the court’s balance. A concurring opinion by Justice Clarence Thomas, who has gained stature in the new majority, raised questions about gay marriage and other rights. | https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/world/pressure-on-senate-gop-after-same-sex-marriage-passes-house/ | 2022-07-20T21:23:29Z | https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/world/pressure-on-senate-gop-after-same-sex-marriage-passes-house/ | false | 1 |
Health Care Sector Update for 07/20/2022: HCSG,VBLT,NVAX,SNGX
Health care stocks still were drifting lower this afternoon, with the NYSE Health Care Index sinking 0.6% while the SPDR Health Care Select Sector ETF (XLV) was down 0.8%.
The Nasdaq Biotechnology index, however, was climbing 0.1%.
In company news, Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) declined 16% after the hospital management company reported a $0.09 per share profit for its Q2 ended June 30, down from $0.13 per share during the same quarter in 2021 and missing the Capital IQ consensus by $0.04 per share. Revenue rose 6.7% over year-ago levels to $424.9 million but also lagged the $427.2 million Street view.
VBL Therapeutics (VBLT) plunged Wednesday, sinking as much as 80% to touch a record low of $0.40 a share, after discontinuing a late-stage trial of its ofranergene-obadenovec drug candidate in patients with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer after top-line data showed a combination of the anti-angiogenic gene therapy and Bristol Myer Squibb's (BMY) paclitaxel chemotherapy did not significantly improve progression-free survival or overall survival compared with paclitaxel alone during the Phase 3 trial. The company also is now re-evaluating ofra-vec as a potential treatment for metastatic colorectal cancer and recurrent glioblastoma following the new trial results, it said.
To the upside, Novavax (NVAX) gained 2.9% after an advisory panel for the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention late Tuesday unanimously recommended approval of the company's two-dose, protein-based COVID-19 vaccine for individuals 18 years old and older. Phase 3 trial data showed the vaccine candidate had 90.4% efficacy preventing symptomatic infections.
Soligenix (SNGX) rose 12% after Wednesday saying late-stage trial results showing its HyBryte drug candidate significantly reduced lesion size in patients with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma have been published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, Dermatology. The company also said the treatment response further improved over successive 6-week treatment cycles during the phase 3 study.
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Courtenay-Comox MLA Ronna Rae Leonard is used to the spotlight in her lengthy political career, but a recent diagnosis initially found her pulling away from the public eye.
About 10 years ago, she noticed hair loss around her scalp line and her hair receding from her forehead. She was diagnosed with frontal fibrosing alopecia — a form of scarring hair loss, which means hair will not grow back.
“I lost my eyebrows and all the hair on my arms and legs … and it was not a good thing,” she says as the next guest on The Record’s Off The Page podcast, set to be released July 20.
“You start to ask why? And there was no particular reason — it’s a new kind of alopecia. So it’s not something that I inherited from somebody else. (My doctor) also told me that more and more women are starting to present with this pattern of baldness.”
Balancing public life and the loss of her hair, Leonard experienced a multitude of emotions from frustration, anger and grief.
She understood the social stigmas of women and hair and felt added pressure being a public figure. She worried about her wig falling off and exposing her scalp and what people would associate with her hair loss.
“(The) other piece of it is people will look at you and think that you’re not well — (but) I’m totally well; I couldn’t be healthier. Unfortunately, because of the role of hair in our society, it is more than just skin deep.”
In June at a meeting with the NDP caucus, Leonard made the decision to remove her wig for the first time in front of her colleagues. It was in front of what she refers to as a ‘safe audience’ and was nervous, but notes she knew there was a bigger picture to her decision — being in the public and reaching out to others in a similar situation to show support and solidarity.
“I thought that I might do it while I was in Victoria before the end of session, but I just didn’t have the courage to do it. And it really took that backing to know that these people would be there for me. And it really demonstrated to me what the word encouraged means: it’s people that give you courage.”
Once the wig came off, she received a kiss on the head from Premier John Horgan and posted a series of photos on Twitter showing her decision to remove her wig.
“I’ve heard from the opposition as well as my own colleagues and from strangers to applaud what I’ve done. And people who have alopecia have shared that information and talked about what their experiences are — it’s just so important.”
As for how the experience has changed her perspective on women’s hair and its role in society, you’ll have to listen to the podcast to find out.
To listen to the full episode, download Off The Page on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and everywhere podcasts are heard, or visit omny.fm/shows/off-the-page. New episodes of Off The Page drop every Wednesday.
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RICHMOND, Va., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Dominion Energy, Inc. (NYSE: D), has elected Kristin G. Lovejoy to serve as a director, effective Aug. 1, 2022. Lovejoy is a respected technology and cybersecurity executive currently serving as Global Security and Resilience Practice Leader for Kyndryl Inc., an IT infrastructure provider.
Robert M. Blue, Dominion Energy's Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer, said:
"Dominion Energy plays a critical role in society. Our customers depend on us to be there for them. Kris Lovejoy is a thoughtful, proven leader with deep expertise in security, risk management, compliance, and governance. Her skills and experiences will enhance our continuing efforts to deliver on our core mission. We look forward to her leadership on behalf of the company and our 7 million customers."
While currently in a leadership role at Kyndryl, Lovejoy has more than 25 years of professional experience. Among other things, Lovejoy served as Global Cybersecurity Leader at EY, responsible for the firm's work with clients in security and risk management.
Prior to EY, Lovejoy was founder and CEO of BluVector, an AI-powered "sense and respond" platform, and previously was president of Acuity Solutions. Before Acuity Solutions, Lovejoy held senior positions at IBM, serving as Global Chief Information Security Officer and General Manager of the company's Security Services Division, and charged with building end-to-end security programs for IBM and clients.
Throughout her career, Lovejoy made mentorship and the development of women in technology a priority. At Kyndryl, she serves as an executive sponsor of the "Women's KIN" enterprise team that works to raise the power and presence of women to drive the company's success. During her tenure at IBM, she represented the company on the U.S. Cybersecurity Policy Council, participated as a member of IBM's Growth & Transformation Team, and acted as Co-Chair of IBM's Women's Diversity Committee.
Lovejoy holds a B.A. in English from Lafayette College. Her election brings the size of Dominion Energy's board to 13.
About 7 million customers in 14 states energize their homes and businesses with electricity or natural gas from Dominion Energy (NYSE: D), headquartered in Richmond, Va. The company is committed to sustainable, reliable, affordable and safe energy and to achieving net zero carbon dioxide and methane emissions from its power generation and gas infrastructure operations by 2050. Please visit DominionEnergy.com to learn more.
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(Israel21c) Stuart Weitzman admits he doesn’t come to Israel for the shoes.
“It’s very casual, it’s always sandals. I don’t come here to inspect Israeli shoe fashions. Most of the shoes are imported here anyway; they aren’t made here,” the world-famous shoe designer explains.
“I come for the country, the people, who I love. The whole country means something to me.”
Nevertheless, at his talk at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art in collaboration with the Department of Jewelry and Fashion at Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design, there were — for Israel at least — some pretty fancy shoes being worn around the auditorium. Glittering open-toed silver sandals, neon pink trainers and some interesting strappy espadrilles.
Given Weitzman’s status, it wasn’t a surprise that his audience of designers and fashion students would make an effort with their footwear, although as Weitzman correctly surmised in his talk, most of them were flats.
Israelis might want to look good, but they also do love their comfort.
The highest heels at Weitzman’s talk were the ones he brought himself: Two of his most famous shoes — the Nudist and the Million-Dollar Sandal — which were modeled by two women from the audience.
Weitzman, who lives in the United States, was in Israel for the Maccabiah Games, for which he launched a $5 million matching scholarship fund with Maccabi USA.
Not only was he the U.S. flag bearer at the opening ceremony on July 14, but he was also competing.
This is his fourth Maccabiah Games playing table tennis, and believe it or not, at 82 he isn’t the oldest athlete in the games. That distinction goes to Yosef Shachmon, who is 90 and plays tennis.
“The games are like a giant party,” says Weitzman. “There are people from 60 countries, 10,000 Jewish kids competing against each other, and they’ve known each other for years.”
He recounts how at the opening ceremony he saw some contestants from different countries swapping their pants. “That is so cute,” he says. “It’s such friendship.”
Thinking outside the box
Weitzman may be American, but he thinks and speaks like an Israeli, telling his very receptive audience to think outside the box, to use imagination and to find inspiration from unexpected sources.
“Look at what the cool women are wearing on the street and take inspiration from that,” he says.
Weitzman was born in Long Island in 1941. In the 1950s, his father, Seymour Weitzman, and his older brother, Warren, opened a shoe factory in Massachusetts. But Stuart had other plans. He envisioned a career on Wall Street.
In 1963, however, Weitzman graduated from the Wharton Business School at the University of Pennsylvania and decided to try sketching shoe designs to see how he liked it.
The designs took off, and when their father died in 1965, Stuart and Warren began running the business, with Stuart designing the shoes.
In 1971, Weitzman partnered with a Spanish shoe factory, Caressa. Fifteen years later, he bought back all the shares and became independent.
To gain an entrance into the world of high-end shoes without much funding, Weitzman developed a guerilla marketing approach, long before the concept had even been invented.
Getting creative
Unable to afford top models, he advertised creatively. His first ad featured a pumpkin, and another, which won an award, featured a Dalmatian with black shoe-shaped spots.
He also began offering fancy one-off designs to Oscar nominees at red carpet events. One of these was the Million-Dollar Sandal, adorned with 464 diamonds, worn by Laura Harring at the 2002 awards.
In the years since, his shoes have been worn by the likes of Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Kate Moss and Jennifer Aniston, as well as by Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, and Megan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex.
Weitzman uses unique materials such as cork, vinyl, wallpaper and 24-karat gold. Though the shoes are often high heeled, his aim is always function and comfort.
At its peak, Weitzman owned 120 private boutiques and sold all over the world. To this day, the shoes are still manufactured in Spain, enabling the company to keep prices 30-50 percent lower than comparable brands.
Weitzman also urged his audience to give back. He has a philanthropic foundation in Spain and is a member of the board of trustees of the Hispanojudía Foundation, which aims to build bridges between Latin America and Israel.
Nudist stilettos
In 2015, Weitzman sold his company to Coach for $574 million. Two years later, he stepped down and appointed Giovanni Morelli as creative director.
One of the company’s biggest signature brands remains the Nudist, that Weitzman designed all those years ago: stilettos with slim straps and often ridiculously high heels.
They can still be spotted all over red carpets, and though other designers now do the same thing, the style is so synonymous with the Stuart Weitzman brand that Weitzman admits publications often credit the company even when they aren’t his.
After the talk, I meet up with Keren Grinfeld, an Israeli fashion designer studying at Bezalel who modeled the Nudist sandals on stage.
We mingle outside the hall and Weitzman — with seemingly endless energy — is posing genially for selfies with whoever wants them.
Morning Update
Grinfeld still has the shoes on, and seemed reluctant to take them off.
Are they comfortable?
“Well, they are high heels,” she says. “But they are comfortable.”
“What did you think of Stuart’s talk?”
“It was so inspiring,” she says. “I have a fashion business of my own and was really debating what to do. Should I be commercial or do what I love? Now I realize, I should do what I love.”
Judging by the many designers and would-be designers waiting to talk to Weitzman after his talk, she wasn’t the only person who left the Tel Aviv Museum with a whole new mindset.
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PITTSBURGH, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ANSYS, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANSS) announced today that it will host a virtual Investor Update on Tuesday, August 9, 2022.
Ansys' Investor Update will begin at 8:30 a.m. ET and will conclude by 10:30 a.m. ET. The event will be a virtual presentation followed by Q&A and will feature an update on long-term strategy and financial outlook from Ajei Gopal, president and chief executive officer, and Nicole Anasenes, chief financial officer and senior vice president of finance, as well as other members of the Ansys senior leadership team.
VIRTUAL EVENT INFORMATION:
What: Ansys 2022 Investor Update
When: August 9, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time
To register for the virtual event, go to https://investors.ansys.com/events-and-presentations/events-calendar and click on the registration link.
The virtual event will be video webcast live. The following will be available on the corporate website https://investors.ansys.com at or prior to the time of the event: a link to the live video webcast as well as a supplemental 2022 Investor Update presentation. A replay of the video webcast will be available after the event has concluded.
For those who do not have internet access, simply join on the day of the event by dialing (855) 239-2942 (US), (855) 669-9657 (toll-free Canada) or (412) 542-4124 (INT'L). Ask the operator to join you into the Ansys 2022 Investor Update.
The video webcast will be recorded with replay available within two hours after the call at https://investors.ansys.com or at (877) 344-7529 (US), (855) 669-9658 (toll-free Canada) or (412) 317-0088 (INT'L). Passcode: 3205490.
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Does Jaden Hossler Want His Ex Nessa Barrett Back?
Jul 20Does Jaden Hossler want his ex Nessa Barett back?
- Fans think Jaden may be regretting his breakup with Nessa Barrett
- He shared a series of tweets that are raising eyebrows
- And it looks like Nessa may have subtly responded with tweets of her own!
Jaden took to his Twitter to share “I love you & I miss you.” He didn’t tag anyone in his post but many fans are speculating it could be about Nessa. He also tweeted saying: “I really wanna say thank you forever to everyone in my life past present and future, I wouldn’t change anything that’s ever happened, pain hurts but it also changes people, allow yourself to see the impossible advantage of pain life is a staircase and i want to take on each step.”
Around the same time Nessa shared some interesting tweets herself! She tweeted out saying: “i’ll send you love bombs after the war” and “i’m sorry I’m not strong enough.” Which some fans believe reference what’s been going on with her and Jaden behind the scenes since their split!
Jaden and Nessa broke up after a year together. At the time of their split they told fans they were each going to focus on their careers, but cheating allegations quickly surfaced against Jaden. Since their split Nessa has been linked to her ex Josh Richards but both Jaden and Nessa’s current relationship status are unclear! | https://hollywire.com/celebrity-news/does-jaden-hossler-want-his-ex-nessa-barrett-back/ | 2022-07-20T21:34:21Z | https://hollywire.com/celebrity-news/does-jaden-hossler-want-his-ex-nessa-barrett-back/ | false | 1 |
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — In his first media interview since having a stroke two months ago, Democratic Senate nominee John Fetterman of Pennsylvania said Wednesday he is “100% able to run fully and to win" against Republican Mehmet Oz in November.
Fetterman, speaking over video with a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reporter, disclosed for the first time that he is having lingering, sporadic difficulties with hearing and speaking. But Fetterman, 52, insisted he has “no physical limits,” noted he is working with a speech therapist and said he would not run if he thought he could not endure the demands of a campaign.
“I would never be in this if we were not absolutely, 100% able to run fully and to win — and we believe that we are,” Fetterman, the current lieutenant governor, told the newspaper.
Fetterman's health has been a dominant issue in the Senate race since the days before the May 17 primary, when his campaign revealed that he had a stroke. He required surgery to implant a pacemaker with a defibrillator, and later disclosed that he also had a serious heart condition.
He has stayed off the campaign trail while he recovers but told the newspaper that he expected to return “very soon” to making public appearances. On Thursday night, he was scheduled to appear in person at a fundraiser with Democratic Jewish Outreach Pennsylvania in suburban Philadelphia. The event will not be open to the media.
Democrats and Republicans alike have closely watched Fetterman's recovery. Democratic hopes to maintain — or even expand — their fragile Senate majority hinge on the party’s ability to capture the seat held by Republican Pat Toomey, who is retiring.
Oz, the celebrity heart surgeon and former host of “The Dr. Oz Show," and Republican groups have tried to raise questions about Fetterman's status, posting a fake “Have You Seen This Person?” poster online that shows Fetterman’s face underneath and says, “Last Seen: 05/13/2022.”
Despite Fetterman's absence, he is ahead of the largely self-funded Oz in fundraising. Fetterman had $5.5 million on hand as of June 30, according to filings with the Federal Election Commission. Oz, who has been endorsed by former President Donald Trump, had $1.1 million on hand.
Fetterman said he walks several miles every day and did not lose any memory as a result of the stroke. In the 20-minute interview with the newspaper, Fetterman used closed-captioning to ensure he did not miss any words, a campaign spokesperson told the Post-Gazette.
Fetterman has been recovering at home but working daily with campaign aides, meeting via video with donors and trolling Oz with viral social media posts emphasizing the doctor's recent move from New Jersey.
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Miami, FL - Euromoney, the prestigious global financial markets publication, recognized Citi Latin America with two regional awards in its 2022 Awards for Excellence. Citi was named Best Bank for Financing in Latin America and Best Investment Bank in Central America & Caribbean.
On Citi's success, Euromoney wrote, "It is Latin America's best bank for financing not just for bonds but also for loans and project finance, as well as a strong performance in equity finance, thanks to some landmark transactions."
"We are delighted to receive this recognition for our work for clients in the region during the past year," said Chris Gilfond, Head of Latin American Capital Markets for Citi. "Citi guided clients through a changing landscape by correctly anticipating the key themes of the year that drove debt and equity markets locally and abroad. Citi combined innovation and tailored client solutions with tactical execution through a profound transformation in markets."
In the debt capital markets space, Citi led the industry in 2021 with 12.7% market share-working with clients on the full spectrum of transactions, including benchmark issues, inaugural international bonds, acquisition financings, infrastructure financing and liability management. A growing focus on ESG priorities among its issuer and investing clients across the region, provided Citi the opportunity to be the leading underwriter of ESG debt in Latin America.
"Latin America is leading the way globally when it comes to ground-breaking green, social, sustainable, and sustainability-linked issuances. Citi is proud to be a partner to small and large issuers in both international and local markets. We are committed to enabling economic development across Latin America and being a catalyst for good," said Gilfond.
For the third year in a row, Citi won Best Investment Bank in Central America and Caribbean.
"Last year presented new opportunities for the private and public sectors in Latin America. As a financial institution, Citi used its global platform, commitment to support our clients, and our physical presence in 11 countries in Central America and Caribbean to execute transformative, complex transactions, and continue working together as a leading provider in financing in the region," said Marcelo Gorrini, Cluster Head for Citi Central America and Caribbean.
Citi has a physical presence in Latin America in 20 countries and has investment banking teams based in Bogota, Mexico City, New York and Sao Paulo, serving clients throughout the region.
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The Weeknd is finally back on tour after two years of COVID-related cancellations and delays.
The Weeknd (Abel Tesfaye) kicked off his first global stadium tour, “After Hours Til Dawn,” at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field on July 15 and made his second stop at New York’s MetLife Stadium the next day.
The Canadian superstar will make a stop in Foxborough, Massachusetts at Gillette Stadium on Thursday, July 21. Fans can still shop around for last-minute tickets on resale ticket websites such as StubHub, VividSeats and TicketNetwork.
Tickets for Thursday’s show at Gillette Stadium start at $60 on StubHub, $63 on VividSeats and $99 on TicketNetwork.
The four-time Grammy-award winner has 17 shows left in the first leg of his U.S. and Canada stadium tour including stops in Chicago, Miami, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and his own stomping grounds in Toronto, Canada. Here’s a look at the full tour schedule:
- July 21 - Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA - buy tickets at StubHub, VividSeats and TicketNetwork
- July 24 - Soldier Field in Chicago, IL - buy tickets at StubHub, VividSeats and TicketNetwork
- July 27 - Ford Field in Detroit, MI - buy tickets at StubHub, VividSeats and TicketNetwork
- July 30 - Fedex Field in Landover, MD - buy tickets at StubHub, VividSeats and TicketNetwork
- Aug 4 - Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL - buy tickets at StubHub, VividSeats and TicketNetwork
- Aug 6 - Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL - buy tickets at StubHub, VividSeats and TicketNetwork
- Aug 11 - Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA - buy tickets at StubHub, VividSeats and TicketNetwork
- Aug 14 - AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX - buy tickets at StubHub, VividSeats and TicketNetwork
- Aug 18 - Empower Field At Mile High in Denver, CO - buy tickets at StubHub, VividSeats and TicketNetwork
- Aug 20 - Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV - buy tickets at StubHub, VividSeats and TicketNetwork
- Aug 23 - BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, BC - buy tickets at StubHub, VividSeats and TicketNetwork
- Aug 25 - Lumen Field Seattle, WA - buy tickets at StubHub, VividSeats and TicketNetwork
- Aug 27 - Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA - buy tickets at StubHub, VividSeats and TicketNetwork
- Aug 30 - State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ - buy tickets at StubHub, VividSeats and TicketNetwork
- Sep 2 - SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA - buy tickets at StubHub, VividSeats and TicketNetwork
- Sep 3 - SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA - buy tickets at StubHub, VividSeats and TicketNetwork
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- Reports Preliminary Revenue from Continuing Operations of $72 to $73 Million for the Second Quarter of 2022, Exceeding Prior Guidance Range and Continuing Strong 2022 Performance as Company Focuses on Core Business
- Company Comments on Public Statements by Indaba Capital Management
MOORESTOWN, N.J., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tabula Rasa HealthCare, Inc. ("TRHC" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: TRHC), a leading healthcare technology company advancing the safe use of medications, today reported preliminary unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022 and commented on public statements made today by Indaba Capital Management, L.P. ("Indaba").
Preliminary unaudited revenue from continuing operations for the second quarter of 2022 is expected to be between $72 – $73 million, exceeding the prior guidance range of $66 – $69 million. The Company intends to report full unaudited financial results for the second quarter of 2022 in early August.
Commenting on the preliminary results, Calvin H. Knowlton, PhD, TRHC's Chief Executive Officer, Chairman and Founder, said, "Our preliminary second quarter revenue performance underscores the ongoing momentum in the business as we continue to see increased demand for our core offering. We also are pleased with our team's efforts to unlock value by pursuing opportunities to divest non-core assets as we sharpen our strategic focus and strengthen our balance sheet. We continue to make important progress on both fronts as we recalibrate the business for the significant opportunities ahead in the PACE market."
Gordon Tunstall, TRHC's Lead Independent Director, commented on the public statements made by Indaba: "TRHC's Board of Directors and management team always strive to maintain an active dialogue with stockholders and welcome input and ideas on ways to create value and to continue to enhance our corporate governance. In that spirit, the Board and management team have spoken with Indaba on multiple occasions since their initial investment in the Company in April 2022 to understand their point of view, and we expect to continue our dialogue with them and other stockholders as part of our normal investor relations process."
Tunstall continued, "We have an accomplished, diverse, and highly engaged Board with deep, relevant industry experience and business acumen, including nine directors who bring proven expertise across healthcare, finance, public service, and academia. We are confident we have the right Board and management team in place to guide TRHC forward and drive sustainable value for our stockholders as the Company continues to execute on its strategy."
The foregoing forward‐looking statements reflect our expectations as of today's date. Given the number of risk factors, uncertainties and assumptions discussed below, actual results may differ materially.
About Tabula Rasa HealthCare
Tabula Rasa HealthCare (TRHC) (NASDAQ: TRHC) provides medication safety solutions that empower healthcare professionals and consumers to optimize medication regimens, combatting medication overload and reducing adverse drug events – the fourth leading cause of death in the US. TRHC's proprietary technology solutions, including MedWise®, improve patient outcomes, reduce hospitalizations, and lower healthcare costs. TRHC's extensive clinical tele-pharmacy network improves care for patients nationwide. Its solutions are trusted by health plans and pharmacies to help drive value-based care. For more information, visit TRHC.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements give current expectations or forecasts of future events or the Company's future financial or operating performance, and include the Company's expectations regarding healthcare regulations, industry trends, available opportunities to the Company, the financial and operating performance of the Company, the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Company's expectations for 2022 and beyond. Such statements are identified by use of the words "believe," "will," "may," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plans," "predict," "could," or the negative of these terms or similar expressions. You should read these statements carefully because they discuss future expectations, contain projections of future results of operations or financial condition, or state other "forward-looking" information. These statements relate to, without limitation, the Company's financial performance and the assumptions that underlie these statements and the Company's future engagement with stockholders. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, (i) the impacts of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and other health epidemics; (ii) the Company's ability to adapt to changes or trends within the market for healthcare in the U.S.; (iii) a significant increase in competition from a variety of companies in the healthcare industry; (iv) developments and changes in laws and regulations, including increased regulation of the healthcare industry through legislative action and revised rules and standards; (v) the extent to which we are successful in gaining new long-term relationships with clients or retaining existing clients; (vi) the growth and success of the Company's clients, which is difficult to predict and is subject to factors outside of its control; (vii) the Company's ability to maintain relationships with a specified drug wholesaler; (viii) increasing consolidation in the healthcare industry; (ix) managing the Company's growth effectively; (x) fluctuations in operating results; (xi) the Company's ability to manage its cash flows; (xii) failure or disruption of the Company's information technology and security systems; (xiii) dependence on the Company's senior management and key employees; (xiv) the Company's future indebtedness and its ability to obtain additional financing, reduce expenses, or generate funds when necessary; (xv) macroeconomic conditions, including the impact of inflation, on the Company's business and operations; (xvi) the Company's ability to consummate the sale of PrescribeWellness and/or execute on its planned divestitures of the SinfoníaRx, and DoseMe businesses, the costs associated therewith, and risks related to diverting management's attention from the Company's ongoing business operations; (xvii) risks related to the volatility in the Company's stock price; (xviii) the Company's engagement with Indaba; and (xix) the risks set forth from time to time in TRHC's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including those factors discussed under the caption "Risk Factors" in TRHC's most recent annual report on Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on February 25, 2022, and in subsequent reports filed with or furnished to the SEC. TRHC assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law, to reflect events or circumstances occurring after today's date.
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Graphite is a very significant and adaptable material with applications in many different sectors. As graphite is able to withstand high temperatures and easily conduct electricity, it is particularly important for electronics.
Many batteries, especially lithium-ion batteries, require graphite as a vital component, and demand is only rising as new technologies are adopted. For instance, the manufacture of batteries and the need for graphite will expand as a result of solar energy and electronic cars.
Graphite has been intensively studied for decades, yet there is still more that can be learned. Surprisingly, no spectroscopic studies have been able to precisely determine the electronic states of the graphite surface and edge from a microscopic perspective up until now.
This is significant as the management of the properties of the graphite at the tip is a key factor in improving battery performance.
Researchers used a newly designed photoelectron spectroscopy machine coupled with an electron microscope to describe fresh observations of the surface state of graphite in a study published on 21st June 2022 in Physical Review B.
In this study, we report the microscopic observation of three-fold symmetric graphite surface states coupled with bulk kz dispersed π bands. The finding highlights the relevance of considering surface effects in bulk intrinsic electronic state measurements. The question we address is: how accurate can we measure the intrinsic bulk kz dispersion?
Fumihiko Matsui, Professor, Institute for Molecular Science
Energy bands are found in what is referred to as a band structure in crystalline formations like graphite. The surface state refers to the particular electronic structure that exists on the material’s surface in addition to the intrinsic bulk band structure.
Macroscopic measurements frequently average and fail to distinguish the numerous tiny surface characteristics. The worst-case scenario for this conventional measurement technique is that it can lead to surface states being ignored and bulk-specific electronic properties being misinterpreted.
Researchers examined the electrical structures of the graphite surface using a method called photoelectron momentum-resolved spectro-microscopy. They were successful in photographing single-atom height steps on a graphite surface and were able to observe how the surface states interacted with the bulk bands.
Researchers can gain a better understanding of graphite’s electrical characteristics by comprehending both its surface state and band structures.
Graphite is a crystalline form of carbon with several layers. Graphene, the name for each layer of graphite, has a hexagonal honeycomb structure. The kind of electrical band structures seen in graphite depends on how these layers are stacked on top of one another.
Matsui added, “Graphite crystals with an ABAB-type stacking structure are six-fold symmetric around the z axis, whereas a surface with one type of termination is three-fold symmetric.”
The combination of this six-fold structure with the three-fold structure decreased the band’s degeneracy and lowered symmetry, according to studies into the dispersion of the kz band at the micrometer scale.
In this study, we have succeeded in characterizing the effect of such a coupling in a surface geometry with broken symmetry. The observed bulk dispersion differs from the discrete electronic states of several layers of graphene, meaning that the measurement is also sensitive to the bulk electronic states from much deeper than the mean free path length of the emitted electrons.
Fumihiko Matsui, Professor, Institute for Molecular Science
He further stated, “Moreover, the kz dispersion bandwidth is affected by the coupling with the surface electronic state, as shown in this study. The accuracy and resolution of kz dispersion bandwidth determination are limited by the electron attenuation length, especially when the surface resonance state couples with the bulk kz-dispersed band.”
Future theoretical studies are required to comprehend how these various structures interact.
Matsui concluded, “Further theoretical studies of valence photoelectron emission with precise consideration of the surface effect are desired in order to clarify the kz intensity dependence.”
This study also included contributions from Shigemasa Suga of SANKEN, Osaka University.
Journal Reference:
Matsui, F., et al. (2022) Coupling of kz-dispersing π band with surface localized states in graphite. Physical Review B. doi:10.1103/PhysRevB.105.235126
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PURCHASE, N.Y., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) PepsiCo announced the closing of a new $1.25 billion 10-year Green Bond. The Company will use an amount equivalent to the net proceeds from the offering to fund Eligible Green Projects which will focus on its pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) agenda – the Company's strategic, end-to-end transformation that places sustainability and human capital at the center of how it will create growth and value. Investments under PepsiCo's new Green Bond will focus on investments to deliver key environmental sustainability initiatives under two pillars of its pep+ agenda: Positive Agriculture and Positive Value Chain. This will help the company deliver on its aim to operate within planetary boundaries and inspire positive change for the planet and people.
The new Green Bond is PepsiCo's second since 2019, with $858 million in equivalent proceeds from the $1 billion first Green Bond already allocated to Eligible Green Projects across six continents in categories of sustainable plastics and packaging, decarbonization of our operations and supply chain, and water sustainability.
"We were one of the first food and beverage corporations to issue a Green Bond and that initial funding has played a critical role in our sustainable transformation so far," stated Jim Andrew, Chief Sustainability Officer, PepsiCo. "While tackling the climate crisis requires a collaborative effort, it is clear that the private sector must play a leadership role. Our new Green Bond will be pivotal to channeling investment into the critical areas required to build a more sustainable and resilient food system."
PepsiCo's new Green Bond Framework outlines the categories where funding can be directed, each one aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which include:
- Regenerative agriculture: PepsiCo's business starts with agriculture, sourcing more than 25 crops and ingredients from more than 30 countries. As part of its Positive Agriculture pillar of pep+, PepsiCo is working to source key ingredient crops such as potatoes, whole corn and oats in a way that accelerates regenerative agriculture. Investments from the new Green Bond can be used to adopt regenerative agriculture practices across PepsiCo's supply chain, including towards farmer training, practices to reduce fertilizer and watershed enhancement and improvement projects.
UN SDG Alignment: SDG 2 – Zero hunger and SDG 8 – Decent work and economic growth - Decarbonization and climate resilience within our operations and value chain: By 2030, the Company aims to reduce its absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by more than 40% against a 2015 baseline, more than doubling its previous climate goal. Equivalent net proceeds from the Green Bond may be used for initiatives to further these goals including on-site sustainable energy generation such as solar installations, investments in greener buildings that receive third-party verified certifications, energy efficiency and/or reducing GHG emissions at facilities, and upgrading of vending and cooling equipment. The funding may also be used towards the expansion of cleaner transportation, such as electric vehicles.
UN SDG Alignment: SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy, and SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities - Circular economy and virgin plastic waste reduction: One of PepsiCo's key pep+ goals is to strive to use 50 percent recycled plastic content in its packaging by 2030. The Company is already one of the largest users of food-grade rPET (recycled PET plastic) in the world, and the new Green Bond will enable PepsiCo to continue its work to increase the use of more sustainable product packaging including recycled, compostable and reusable materials. In addition, PepsiCo's new Green Bond Framework enables the Company to direct funding to projects that strengthen recycling infrastructure and increase recycling rates in key markets.
UN SDG Alignment: SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, and SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production - Pursuing net positive water impact in owned operations and throughout PepsiCo's value chain, including those projects positively contributing to communities. Water stewardship has long been one of PepsiCo's top priorities and PepsiCo has a vision to become Net Water Positive in its operations by 2030 through reducing absolute water use and replenishing back into the local watershed more than 100% of the water used. The new Green Bond equivalent proceeds may be allocated to water recycling and reuse projects, including water efficiency improvements, as well as to investments to replenish watersheds in high water-risk areas through initiatives such as tree plantings, rainwater harvesting and wetlands rehabilitation. PepsiCo is also looking to fund the scaling of drip irrigation or other water savings technologies for the farmers who supply the Company with key crops and ingredients.
UN SDG Alignment: SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation, SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production, and SDG 15 – Life on Land
As part of its Green Bond governance, PepsiCo plans to publish an annual update of the allocation of the proceeds, throughout the term of the Green Bond and until all proceeds have been allocated. The full framework can be viewed here and the annual update will be reported publicly on PepsiCo's website.
PepsiCo recently published its first Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Summary since the launch of pep+, laying out progress against each of its key pillars. The summary can be viewed here.
For more information, please contact pepsicomediarelations@pepsico.com
About PepsiCo
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.
Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com.
Cautionary Statement
This release contains statements reflecting our views about our future performance that constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are identified through the inclusion of words such as "aim," "anticipate," "believe," "drive," "estimate," "expect," "goal," "intend," "may," "plan," "project," "strategy," "target" and "will" or similar statements or variations of such terms and other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements inherently involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted in such statements, including the risks associated with the deadly conflict in Ukraine; the impact of COVID-19; future demand for PepsiCo's products; damage to PepsiCo's reputation or brand image; issues or concerns with respect to product quality and safety; PepsiCo's ability to compete effectively; water scarcity; changes in the retail landscape or in sales to any key customer; disruption of PepsiCo's manufacturing operations or supply chain, including increased commodity, packaging, transportation, labor and other input costs; political or social conditions in the markets where PepsiCo's products are made, manufactured, distributed or sold; future cyber incidents and other disruptions of our information systems; failure to successfully complete or manage strategic transactions; climate change or measures to address climate change; imposition or proposed imposition of new or increased taxes aimed at PepsiCo's products; imposition of limitations on the marketing or sale of PepsiCo's products; changes in laws and regulations related to the use or disposal of plastics or other packaging materials; failure to comply with applicable laws and regulations; and potential liabilities and costs from litigation, claims, legal or regulatory proceedings, inquiries or investigations. For additional information on these and other factors that could cause PepsiCo's actual results to materially differ from those set forth herein, please see PepsiCo's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent annual report on Form 10-K and subsequent reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. PepsiCo undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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- Reports Preliminary Revenue from Continuing Operations of $72 to $73 Million for the Second Quarter of 2022, Exceeding Prior Guidance Range and Continuing Strong 2022 Performance as Company Focuses on Core Business
- Company Comments on Public Statements by Indaba Capital Management
MOORESTOWN, N.J., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tabula Rasa HealthCare, Inc. ("TRHC" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: TRHC), a leading healthcare technology company advancing the safe use of medications, today reported preliminary unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022 and commented on public statements made today by Indaba Capital Management, L.P. ("Indaba").
Preliminary unaudited revenue from continuing operations for the second quarter of 2022 is expected to be between $72 – $73 million, exceeding the prior guidance range of $66 – $69 million. The Company intends to report full unaudited financial results for the second quarter of 2022 in early August.
Commenting on the preliminary results, Calvin H. Knowlton, PhD, TRHC's Chief Executive Officer, Chairman and Founder, said, "Our preliminary second quarter revenue performance underscores the ongoing momentum in the business as we continue to see increased demand for our core offering. We also are pleased with our team's efforts to unlock value by pursuing opportunities to divest non-core assets as we sharpen our strategic focus and strengthen our balance sheet. We continue to make important progress on both fronts as we recalibrate the business for the significant opportunities ahead in the PACE market."
Gordon Tunstall, TRHC's Lead Independent Director, commented on the public statements made by Indaba: "TRHC's Board of Directors and management team always strive to maintain an active dialogue with stockholders and welcome input and ideas on ways to create value and to continue to enhance our corporate governance. In that spirit, the Board and management team have spoken with Indaba on multiple occasions since their initial investment in the Company in April 2022 to understand their point of view, and we expect to continue our dialogue with them and other stockholders as part of our normal investor relations process."
Tunstall continued, "We have an accomplished, diverse, and highly engaged Board with deep, relevant industry experience and business acumen, including nine directors who bring proven expertise across healthcare, finance, public service, and academia. We are confident we have the right Board and management team in place to guide TRHC forward and drive sustainable value for our stockholders as the Company continues to execute on its strategy."
The foregoing forward‐looking statements reflect our expectations as of today's date. Given the number of risk factors, uncertainties and assumptions discussed below, actual results may differ materially.
About Tabula Rasa HealthCare
Tabula Rasa HealthCare (TRHC) (NASDAQ: TRHC) provides medication safety solutions that empower healthcare professionals and consumers to optimize medication regimens, combatting medication overload and reducing adverse drug events – the fourth leading cause of death in the US. TRHC's proprietary technology solutions, including MedWise®, improve patient outcomes, reduce hospitalizations, and lower healthcare costs. TRHC's extensive clinical tele-pharmacy network improves care for patients nationwide. Its solutions are trusted by health plans and pharmacies to help drive value-based care. For more information, visit TRHC.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements give current expectations or forecasts of future events or the Company's future financial or operating performance, and include the Company's expectations regarding healthcare regulations, industry trends, available opportunities to the Company, the financial and operating performance of the Company, the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Company's expectations for 2022 and beyond. Such statements are identified by use of the words "believe," "will," "may," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plans," "predict," "could," or the negative of these terms or similar expressions. You should read these statements carefully because they discuss future expectations, contain projections of future results of operations or financial condition, or state other "forward-looking" information. These statements relate to, without limitation, the Company's financial performance and the assumptions that underlie these statements and the Company's future engagement with stockholders. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, (i) the impacts of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and other health epidemics; (ii) the Company's ability to adapt to changes or trends within the market for healthcare in the U.S.; (iii) a significant increase in competition from a variety of companies in the healthcare industry; (iv) developments and changes in laws and regulations, including increased regulation of the healthcare industry through legislative action and revised rules and standards; (v) the extent to which we are successful in gaining new long-term relationships with clients or retaining existing clients; (vi) the growth and success of the Company's clients, which is difficult to predict and is subject to factors outside of its control; (vii) the Company's ability to maintain relationships with a specified drug wholesaler; (viii) increasing consolidation in the healthcare industry; (ix) managing the Company's growth effectively; (x) fluctuations in operating results; (xi) the Company's ability to manage its cash flows; (xii) failure or disruption of the Company's information technology and security systems; (xiii) dependence on the Company's senior management and key employees; (xiv) the Company's future indebtedness and its ability to obtain additional financing, reduce expenses, or generate funds when necessary; (xv) macroeconomic conditions, including the impact of inflation, on the Company's business and operations; (xvi) the Company's ability to consummate the sale of PrescribeWellness and/or execute on its planned divestitures of the SinfoníaRx, and DoseMe businesses, the costs associated therewith, and risks related to diverting management's attention from the Company's ongoing business operations; (xvii) risks related to the volatility in the Company's stock price; (xviii) the Company's engagement with Indaba; and (xix) the risks set forth from time to time in TRHC's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including those factors discussed under the caption "Risk Factors" in TRHC's most recent annual report on Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on February 25, 2022, and in subsequent reports filed with or furnished to the SEC. TRHC assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law, to reflect events or circumstances occurring after today's date.
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RENO, Nev., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AMERCO (Nasdaq: UHAL), the parent company of U-Haul International, Inc., Oxford Life Insurance Company, Repwest Insurance Company and Amerco Real Estate Company, plans to report its first quarter fiscal 2023 financial results after the close of market trading on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. The Company is scheduled to conduct its first quarter investor conference call and webcast at 8 a.m. Arizona Time (11 a.m. ET) on Thursday, August 4, 2022.
Listen via the internet: https://app.webinar.net/gao7rXlrbW4
The conference call and webcast may include forward-looking statements. If you are unable to participate during the live webcast, the call will be archived for one year at www.amerco.com.
About AMERCO
AMERCO is the parent company of U-Haul International, Inc., Oxford Life Insurance Company, Repwest Insurance Company and Amerco Real Estate Company. U-Haul is in the shared use business and was founded on the fundamental philosophy that the division of use and specialization of ownership is good for both U-Haul customers and the environment.
About U-Haul
Since 1945, U-Haul has been the No. 1 choice of do-it-yourself movers, with a network of more than 23,000 locations across all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces. U-Haul Truck Share 24/7 offers secure access to U-Haul trucks every hour of every day through the customer dispatch option on their smartphones and our proprietary Live Verify technology. Our customers' patronage has enabled the U-Haul fleet to grow to approximately 186,000 trucks, 128,000 trailers and 46,000 towing devices. U-Haul offers nearly 876,000 rentable storage units and 75.1 million square feet of self-storage space at owned and managed facilities throughout North America. U-Haul is the largest retailer of propane in the U.S., and continues to be the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry. U-Haul has been recognized repeatedly as a leading "Best for Vets" employer and was recently named one of the 15 Healthiest Workplaces in America.
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SEI Reports Second-Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Published: Jul. 20, 2022 at 3:01 PM CDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
OAKS, Pa., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SEI Investments Company (NASDAQ:SEIC) today announced financial results for the second-quarter 2022. Diluted earnings per share were $0.81 in second-quarter 2022 compared to $0.93 in second-quarter 2021.
"Our second-quarter financial results reflect our business' resilience as we navigate the state of the capital markets, inflation's continued impact, and change. While we expect these challenges to continue, we remain steadfast in our conviction that our company is moving in the right direction," said CEO Ryan Hicke.
"We've made progress as a business in three strategic areas of focus: growth, talent, and culture. Our expertise in asset management, technology, and operations is the foundation for driving short- and long-term revenue growth. We are seizing opportunities globally to provide existing and new solutions to our markets, enhance our talent, and reignite our culture. We will continue to diligently assess and allocate our investments in order to push our company forward in these areas, further position us for growth, and deliver value to our employees, clients, and shareholders."
Second-Quarter Business Highlights:
- Revenues from Information processing and software servicing fees increased from new client conversions and growth from existing SEI Wealth PlatformSM (SWP) clients. Additional revenues from our acquisition of SEI Novus during the fourth-quarter 2021 also contributed to the increase.
- Revenues from Assets under management, administration, and distribution fees were flat. Revenues from Assets under management decreased due to the significant decline in market conditions during the second quarter and client shifts into lower fee investment products. This decline was offset by increased revenues from assets under administration.
- Our average assets under management in equity and fixed income programs, excluding LSV, decreased $21.1 billion, or 11%, to $177.1 billion in the second-quarter 2022, as compared to $198.2 billion during the second-quarter 2021 (see attached Average Asset Balances schedules for further details).
- Our average assets under administration increased $39.3 billion, or 5%, to $897.5 billion in the second-quarter 2022, as compared to $858.2 billion during the second-quarter 2021 (see attached Average Asset Balances schedules for further details).
- Net sales events in the Private Banks and Investment Managers segments during second-quarter 2022 were $7.9 million and are expected to generate net annualized recurring revenues of approximately $5.6 million when contract values are completely realized.
- Net sales events in asset management-related businesses of the Investment Advisors and Institutional Investors segments and the Asset Management Distribution (AMD) business in the Private Banks segment during second-quarter 2022 were $934.0 thousand.
- The increase in operational expenses was primarily due to increased personnel costs due to business growth, competitive labor markets, and the impact of inflation on wages and services. The increase was partially offset by lower direct costs related to asset management revenues.
- In June, we initiated an enhanced voluntary separation program to long-tenured employees as part of our commitment to professional development and expanded responsibilities for current and new talent by increasing advancement opportunities. We expect this program to be finalized in July 2022. The program's total cost is currently estimated to be between $54.0 million and $58.0 million, which will be recorded as part of third-quarter 2022 results.
- Earnings from LSV decreased to $29.8 million in the second-quarter 2022 as compared to $35.1 million in the second-quarter 2021 due to negative cash flows from existing clients, market depreciation and client losses.
- We capitalized $6.1 million of software development costs in second-quarter 2022 for continued enhancements to SWP. Amortization expense related to SWP was $11.8 million in second-quarter 2022.
- Our effective tax rates were 23.1% in second-quarter 2022 and 22.3% in second-quarter 2021. The increase in the effective tax rate was primarily due to decreased tax benefits associated with a lower volume of stock option exercises.
- We repurchased 2.0 million shares of our common stock for $109.3 million during the second-quarter 2022 at an average price of $55.48 per share.
- Cash flow from operations was $70.2 million, or $0.51 per share, and free cash flow was $52.4 million during the second-quarter 2022.
Earnings Conference Call
A conference call to review earnings is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Eastern time on July 20, 2022. Investors may listen to the call at seic.com/ir-events. Investors may also listen to a replay by telephone at (USA) 866-207-1041; (International) 402-970-0847; Access Code: 4384485.
About SEI®
SEI (NASDAQ:SEIC) delivers technology and investment solutions that connect the financial services industry. With capabilities across investment processing, operations, and asset management, SEI works with corporations, financial institutions and professionals, and ultra-high-net-worth families to solve problems, manage change, and help protect assets—for growth today and in the future. As of June 30, 2022, SEI manages, advises, or administers approximately $1.3 trillion in assets. For more information, visit seic.com.
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning or the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. In some cases you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology, such as "may," "will," "expect," "believe" and "continue" or "appear." Our forward-looking statements include our current expectations as to:
- the extent to which current market conditions will persist,
- revenue that we believe will be generated by sales events that occurred during the quarter and the timing of the realization of such revenue, if any,
- whether we will diligently assess and allocate our investments,
- whether we positioned for growth, and to deliver value to our employees, clients, and shareholders, and
- when our enhanced voluntary separation program will close and the amount of the cost of such program.
We anticipate that we may deliver forward-looking statements during today's earnings call that include our current expectations as to the matters in this release and set forth above as well as:
- the timing and success of client migrations, implementations and conversions,
- our ability to expand our relationships and revenue opportunities with new and existing clients,
- whether our investments will create growth opportunities,
- whether we are positioned for sustainable growth and to take advantage of opportunities,
- the margins that out businesses may generate,
- the degree to which one-time and transaction-based revenues during the quarter will be repeated,
- the competition for and cost of talent and the effect of these factors on our business,
- the headwinds we will face and our strategies for how we may respond to these headwinds,
- how we will manage our expenses,
- the degree to which our reported margins will decline, increase or normalize,
- the strategic initiatives and business segments that we will pursue and those in which we will invest,
- whether we have laid the groundwork for our future growth plans,
- the degree to which we will align our talent and spending to capitalize on market opportunities for both the short and medium term,
- whether our voluntary separation program will create space for internal mobility, fresh perspectives, diversity and external experience, and the degree to which this will position us for or accelerate our growth,
- the degree to which we will reset our capital investments to sustain the growth we create,
- the success, if any, of the sales and strategic initiatives we pursue,
- whether our culture will enable us to be more nimble, while maintaining focus and attention on our clients and opportunities,
- the timing of when new clients will be on-boarded directly to new technology platforms and when our entire existing client base will be live on such platforms,
- the value of our backlog and the strength of our pipelines,
- whether we will be able to drive cross-selling opportunities,
- whether we will focus on maintaining and accelerating growth in existing businesses, expanding our focus on new growth engines, or reinvigorating our culture and talent strategies across the company,
- our growth prospects,
- the timing of and our ability to integrate any acquisition targets that we may pursue, if any,
- the potential benefits we may derive from any of our acquisitions,
- the organic and inorganic opportunities that will drive our growth,
- the investments we may make in our technologies and personnel, and
- the success and benefits of our strategic investments.
You should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements, as they are based on the current beliefs and expectations of our management and subject to significant risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control or are subject to change. Although we believe the assumptions upon which we base our forward-looking statements are reasonable, they could be inaccurate. Some of the risks and important factors that could cause actual results to differ from those described in our forward-looking statements can be found in the "Risk Factors" section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2021, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s former prime minister said Wednesday that the government of premier Shahbaz Sharif is mismanaging the country’s fragile economy.
Imran Khan’s remarks to journalists at his residence in Islamabad came hours after Pakistan’s currency plummeted to an all-time low of 225 rupees against the U.S. dollar, amid increasing political instability. The delay in the release of a crucial $1.17 billion installment from the International Monetary Fund to Islamabad has also added to the existing economic crisis.
The fund last week said it reached a preliminary agreement with Pakistan to revive the $6 billion bailout package. But the deal is subject to approval by the IMF’s executive board.
On Wednesday, Khan said he “worries” that Pakistan is teetering near an “economic collapse.” A spokesman for Sharif did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
He said a looming crisis “all started after my government was ousted.” He reiterated his call for snap elections, a demand already dismissed by Sharif and his allies.
Khan came into power following the 2018 parliamentary elections, but he lost a majority in the National Assembly in April when his allies and about two dozen lawmakers from his own Tehreek-e-Insaf party abandoned him.
Khan’s removal in April came amid his cooling relations with Pakistan’s powerful military, which many of Khan’s political opponents allege helped the former premier, Khan, come to power in general elections in 2018. The military has directly ruled Pakistan for more than half of its 75 years and wields considerable power over civilian governments.
Since his ouster, Khan has criticized the country’s powerful army chief, Qamar Javed Bajwa, saying he was also part of the greater plot aimed at removing him from power. The military has denied the charge.
Khan also insists his government was ousted under a U.S. plot, a charge Washington denies.
When Khan was in power, Pakistan’s foreign reserves rose to over $18 billion, which dipped to $10 billion recently. Khan says he can revive the country’s economy with the help of his team if he gets another chance in office.
In recent weeks, Sharif has slashed subsidies on fuel, electricity and natural gas to meet IMF’s conditions. It has made Sharif’s government highly unpopular and caused a spike in food prices.
Over the weekend, Sharif faced a major political setback when Khan’s Tehreek-e-Insaf party won elections in the country’s most populous province. Khan’s party won 15 seats out of 20 that were up for in the 371-member provincial assembly in Sunday’s vote.
That brings the overall number of seats held by Khan’s party and their allies in the chamber in Punjab to 188. He needs 186 lawmakers’ backing to rule the Punjab province. On Friday, the Punjab Assembly will elect its new chief minister to replace Prime Minister Sharif’s son Hamza Shahbaz who currently holds the post.
On Wednesday, Khan reiterated his demand for the snap vote.
“The only solution to the current political and economic problems is the holding of fresh elections,” he said.
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DUBLIN, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq: JAZZ) today announced that it will report its 2022 second quarter financial results on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, after the close of the U.S. financial markets. Company management will host a live audio webcast at 4:30 p.m. ET / 9:30 p.m. IST to discuss 2022 second quarter financial results and provide a business and financial update.
Interested parties may register for the call in advance here or via the Investors section of the Jazz Pharmaceuticals website at www.jazzpharmaceuticals.com. Please connect to the website prior to the start of the call to ensure adequate time for any software downloads that may be necessary.
A replay of the webcast will be available via the Investors section of the Jazz Pharmaceuticals website at www.jazzpharmaceuticals.com.
About Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq: JAZZ) is a global biopharmaceutical company whose purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases – often with limited or no therapeutic options. We have a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines and novel product candidates, from early- to late-stage development, in neuroscience and oncology. Within these therapeutic areas, we are identifying new options for patients by actively exploring small molecules and biologics, and through innovative delivery technologies and cannabinoid science. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland and has employees around the globe, serving patients in nearly 75 countries. For more information, please visit www.jazzpharmaceuticals.com and follow @JazzPharma on Twitter.
Investors:
Andrea N. Flynn, Ph.D.
Vice President, Head, Investor Relations
Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc
InvestorInfo@jazzpharma.com
Ireland +353 1 634 3211
U.S. +1 650 496 2717
Media Contact:
Kristin Bhavnani
Head of Global Corporate Communications
Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc
CorporateAffairsMediaInfo@jazzpharma.com
Ireland +353 1 637 2141
U.S. +1 215 867 4948
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Which kayak life jacket is best?
Kayakers know there’s nothing quite like gliding over pristine water, skimming the surface in a sleek boat with your paddles effortlessly pulling you forward. They also know that kayaking can be a dangerous sport, and drowning in even the calmest water is a possibility. The best kayak life jacket is a critical piece of safety equipment that every kayaker needs to wear.
The Onyx MoveVent Dynamic Paddle Sports CGA Life Vest performs its function well while allowing easy movement for paddling and maneuvering in the boat.
What to know before you buy a kayak life jacket
Inflatable vs. padded
There are two main types of kayak life jackets to choose from: inflatable or padded.
- Inflatable: Inflatable life jackets allow for greater movement of the arms while still providing protection when you enter the water. Some are manually inflated with a tube, but others come with a canister of compressed air that automatically inflates when you hit the water. This may not be ideal if you frequently practice rollovers. These are also not recommended for whitewater kayaking or children under 16.
- Padded: Many boating life jackets are padded. There is usually more storage space on a boat, and less range of motion is needed. These also require less maintenance and are ready to go the second you put them on. But they can be bulky and get hot.
Life jacket materials
Most life jackets are made of either nylon or neoprene.
- Nylon: Nylon is lightweight, durable and inexpensive. It’s a great choice for kayakers because it allows for free movement.
- Neoprene: This material is better suited for cold water or water sports that have you actually in the water instead of on top of it. It fits more snugly than nylon, and it can be more expensive.
What to look for in a quality kayak life jacket
Large arm holes
You’ll need plenty of room for your arms to move. Look for life jackets with deep-cut arm holes or open backs.
Bright colors
In a worst-case scenario where you find yourself separated from your boat, you will want the brightest color life jacket you can find. Dark colors blend easily with surging water. Instead, you should choose a kayak life vest in neon colors.
Zippered pockets
Although it is ill-advised to bring your keys with you on your kayaking adventures, you might want a place to stow safety gear. Zippered pockets and D rings work well for this purpose and can also hold small snacks.
How much you can expect to spend on a kayak life jacket
The price depends on the material, the size and the type of life jacket. Expect to spend $30-$150.
Kayak life jacket FAQ
How do you find the best fit?
A. Your life jacket won’t do you any good if it doesn’t fit. It should be snug but comfortable. This increases the chance that it can save your life and that you will actually wear it.
Adult life jackets sometimes correspond with clothing sizes but often use chest measurements. On the other hand, children’s life jackets fit based on their weight.
How you put on the jacket matters, too.
- Slip the jacket on.
- Start by buckling the straps at the bottom first. Make sure each strap is tight as you work your way up.
- Once your jacket is buckled, slide your thumbs underneath the shoulders of the jacket and pull up. If it moves, you’ll need to tighten the buckles again, starting at the bottom.
Make sure to wear your paddling clothes when you try on life jackets, and move your arms around once the vest is in place. If you find it tight or chafing when trying it on, imagine what it will feel like after an hour or two on the water.
What is buoyancy, and how much is necessary for a kayak life jacket?
A. Buoyancy, also known as flotation, is the measure of force needed to keep your head and chin above the water. The average adult requires 7 to 12 pounds of buoyancy, and U.S. Coast Guard-approved flotation devices meet this standard.
To check the buoyancy of your kayak life jacket:
- Enter deep water that allows you to float without touching the bottom.
- Stop moving and tilt your head back. Relax.
- If your chin is not above the water without effort, you need a higher buoyancy rating.
What’s the best kayak life jacket to buy?
Top kayak life jacket
Onyx MoveVent Dynamic Paddle Sports CGA Life Vest
What you need to know: It has the best features of inflatable and padded life jackets all in one.
What you’ll love: The padding is only in the front for more free movement. The mesh back is comfortable against a kayak backrest. The shoulders are padded and adjustable. Zippered pockets hold whistles and safety gear.
What you should consider: Because of the vague sizing, this may not be the best choice for people with larger chests.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Dick’s Sporting Goods
Top kayak life jacket for the money
Lyuwpes Inflatable Snorkel Vest
What you need to know: If you prefer an inflatable vest, this one inflates quickly and works well for more than just snorkeling.
What you’ll love: Easily adjust the fit with waist and groin straps. The vest slips over your head and buckles to stay secure. The slim line allows for a full range of motion. It is brightly colored for better visibility.
What you should consider: The straps around the groin may take some getting used to when sitting in a kayak.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
O’Neill Superlite USCG Life Vest
What you need to know: This lightweight vest is adjustable and comfortable for kayaking.
What you’ll love: The outer shell is nylon, and closed-cell foam is lightweight and comfortable. Four 1.5-inch wide webbing belts have quick-release Delrin buckles that you can adjust to fit different people. It sheds water easily and stays relatively cool in the sun.
What you should consider: Measure yourself carefully. The sizing for this vest is different than for regular clothing sizes.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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DUBLIN, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq: JAZZ) today announced that it will report its 2022 second quarter financial results on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, after the close of the U.S. financial markets. Company management will host a live audio webcast at 4:30 p.m. ET / 9:30 p.m. IST to discuss 2022 second quarter financial results and provide a business and financial update.
Interested parties may register for the call in advance here or via the Investors section of the Jazz Pharmaceuticals website at www.jazzpharmaceuticals.com. Please connect to the website prior to the start of the call to ensure adequate time for any software downloads that may be necessary.
A replay of the webcast will be available via the Investors section of the Jazz Pharmaceuticals website at www.jazzpharmaceuticals.com.
About Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq: JAZZ) is a global biopharmaceutical company whose purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases – often with limited or no therapeutic options. We have a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines and novel product candidates, from early- to late-stage development, in neuroscience and oncology. Within these therapeutic areas, we are identifying new options for patients by actively exploring small molecules and biologics, and through innovative delivery technologies and cannabinoid science. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland and has employees around the globe, serving patients in nearly 75 countries. For more information, please visit www.jazzpharmaceuticals.com and follow @JazzPharma on Twitter.
Investors:
Andrea N. Flynn, Ph.D.
Vice President, Head, Investor Relations
Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc
InvestorInfo@jazzpharma.com
Ireland +353 1 634 3211
U.S. +1 650 496 2717
Media Contact:
Kristin Bhavnani
Head of Global Corporate Communications
Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc
CorporateAffairsMediaInfo@jazzpharma.com
Ireland +353 1 637 2141
U.S. +1 215 867 4948
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Which small cooler is best?
If you need to keep a day’s worth of snacks or drinks cold, a small cooler saves space and is easy to carry. With coolers that offer hard-sided storage to high-tech performance, these can be a way to make sure your food stays safe to eat as well. For a small cooler that insulates well and is easy to open, the Igloo Playmate 16-Quart Hardsided Lunch Cooler is the best.
What to know before you buy a small cooler
Size
Coolers can be as small as 4 or 6 quarts. These are good for a few drinks or snacks, although if you’re packing for more than one person or are planning to use it for more than a few hours, you may want something larger. Coolers between 8 and 12 quarts are still easy to carry and fit a bit more, such as a full lunch or snacks for a small group.
Coolers that hold 14 to 16 quarts are on the upper end of small, portable chests. They can hold a lot but get heavy when they are loaded down with beverages and ice.
Insulation
Coolers can have hard or soft sides that provide insulation to keep your food and drinks cold. You must add ice packs or loose ice to maintain the coolest temperatures. Some brands have ice packs designed to fit in the cooler to maximize space. Others use double-walled insulation or special cells to keep the temperature cool.
Portability
The top benefit of a small cooler is that it’s easy to carry. It has a handle either built in or attached securely on both sides. These handles are designed to be carried with one hand. Some small coolers have soft or padded shoulder straps for another carrying method.
What to look for in a quality small cooler
Durability
Look for a cooler that won’t leak, crack or break. Not only does this keep the rest of your space from getting wet, it also makes sure that the food and drinks inside stay as cold as possible. Hard molded plastic works for most daily use. If you plan to be in more extreme conditions, look for a cooler with waterproof zippers and a rip-proof covering.
Drainage
Eventually, you’ll need to drain the melted ice from your cooler. Look for one you can tip over easily to drain. Some have built-in plugs, although this isn’t always necessary for a small cooler. Look for one with a lid that stays open when you turn it over to let water out, and make sure that it dries entirely before closing.
Storage
Consider the capacity you need when selecting a small cooler. Four-quart coolers can fit up to six drinks, while larger 16-quart coolers are good for an entire day of drinks and snacks. If you want extra storage, look for a cooler with outside pockets. These can be useful to store utensils or napkins. Some coolers have divided storage compartments to separate items inside, although they will all be kept at the same temperature.
How much you can expect to spend on a small cooler
Small coolers cost $15-$200. Extra-durable coverings, superior insulation and additional exterior storage all add to the cost.
Small cooler FAQ
What’s the easiest small cooler to carry?
A. Small coolers start at 4 quarts, ideal to store snacks and drinks for one day. They are also the most portable and have convenient carrying handles. If you want something smaller, consider a lunchbox.
Are small coolers insulated?
A. Yes, they’re insulated to regulate the temperature inside. If you put items that are already cold inside, the insulation will keep them cool longer than if they were sitting out. For better cooling, add an ice pack or loose ice. This helps maintain the temperature for up to 12 hours, depending on the cooler.
What’s the best small cooler to buy?
Top small cooler
Igloo Playmate 16-Quart Hardsided Lunch Cooler
What you need to know: This is the ideal size for a day’s adventure, portable enough to take anywhere.
What you’ll love: This hard-sided cooler protects your snacks inside from getting crushed while also providing great insulation. The slide top ensures that all cooler space is usable and easy to access without spilling. There is a button on the side to allow one-handed opening. The handle is molded into the lid and extra sturdy.
What you should consider: It can get heavy when it is full of drinks and ice.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top small cooler for the money
Coleman FlipLid Personal Cooler
What you need to know: This is a great value for a 5-quart cooler.
What you’ll love: It comes in classic blue or red with a white lid. The flip-top lid can be used as a tray table for your snacks or drinks. This cooler fits six cans as well as ice packs that keep it cool for more than 12 hours.
What you should consider: The hard sides and short handle can make it awkward to carry for long distances.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: ColdCell insulation keeps your drinks and snacks cold for longer than any other cooler.
What you’ll love: The exterior is waterproof so you never have to worry about leaking ice. It is also puncture-proof and made for extremely rugged conditions. It comes with a detachable padded shoulder strap and multiple exterior attachment points.
What you should consider: It’s expensive, more than 12 times as much as budget-friendly options in the same size.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Washington Gridlock on Full Display
The unexpected death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia set into play a complex chess game between two branches of government that must work together to select a member of the third branch.
Constitutional scholars and interested Americans alike should be excited about an opportunity to see the system of checks and balances created by the founding fathers 229 years ago work as it was intended.
But, unfortunately, it looks like Congress will instead show off its inability to carry out its constitutional duties that are so basic a task that they have occurred over 50 times in history with very few hiccups.
The same day Justice Scalia died, President Obama announced he would exercise his constitutional duty to nominate a replacement. Within hours, Senate leader Mitch McConnell, a Republican from Kentucky, declared he would stall a vote on any appointment until after a new President is sworn in next year.
Several senators, including the two running for President in Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz, have piled on the bandwagon claiming President Obama would be doing something unusual in making an appointment to the Supreme Court in his last year in office.
The whole argument against an appointment is disingenuous, at best. It’s nothing more than a flat out partisan political move to allow Republicans one more shot at choosing their own nominee next year.
Throughout American history, presidents have made appointments to the highest court during election years, and a few times even after their successor had won their own presidential election.
As recently as 1987, lame duck President Ronald Reagan nominated Anthony M. Kennedy in November, just 3 months shorter than the timeframe we’re facing now. At that time, President Reagan said he expected Mr. Kennedy “could be confirmed quickly in a spirit of bipartisan cooperation.” The confirmation process took only 65 days.
Unfortunately, no such spirit of cooperation currently exists in Washington. It seems that even the most procedural of tasks takes on a war footing.
The Constitution clearly states that the President “shall nominate, and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, shall appoint” judges, including those to the Supreme Court. The advice and consent clause has historically been used to block nominees that were too radical in their views or when some issues in their past caused concern. There may be some valid reasons to block a potential Justice, but to publicly defy the President by preemptively refusing to even hear ANY nomination is a shirking of the Senate’s constitutional duties.
Strict constructionists – those that interpret the Constitution to the letter as it was intended by the drafters in 1787 – should support the position that the President has the right to make an appointment now. One of those that is having to change his position is presidential candidate Ted Cruz. Senator Cruz has historically argued for strict interpretation of the Constitution but now has conveniently changed his views to argue the President should wait.
Americans should be embarrassed by the conduct of our Senators. Instead of using this opportunity to show our children and the World how well our democracy works, they have chosen to show only it’s worst quality: partisan gridlock.
Leaving the Supreme Court with only 8 Justices would very likely result in 4-4 tie votes in very important cases pending before the Court. In the case of a tie, the lower court’s ruling would be upheld but no national legal precedent would be set. That would leave states with unequal results in cases that could include the validity of Obamacare, campaign finance reform, and abortion rights. Of particular interest to the Latino community is the case of United States v. Texas, a challenge to President Obama’s plan to defer deportation for nearly 5 million undocumented immigrants. A tie vote would defeat the plan in parts of the country and leave the door open for more lawsuits in the future.
President Obama was twice elected. In 2012, he received more than 62.6 million votes. He is the only person in this debate elected by the entire country yet a few senators elected from single states are attempting to thwart his constitutional powers. Senator McConnell, for example, was elected with only 806,000 votes – less than 1/100th the votes President Obama received – but he’s arguing that the President is not representing the will of the people.
President Obama’s nominee, who ever it may be, should be given a proper hearing and a
vote. That’s the way our system should work.
The same politicians that demand the world acknowledge America’s “exceptionalism” should show by example that we have earned that distinction.
Our founding fathers would be rolling in their graves if they could see what their exceptional model of government has become lately. | https://laprensa.org/washington-gridlock-on-full-display | 2022-07-20T21:55:52Z | https://laprensa.org/washington-gridlock-on-full-display | true | 1 |
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military on Wednesday confirmed one of its worst-kept secrets, publicly acknowledging for the first time that it uses unmanned aerial vehicles to carry out attacks.
Israel is a world leader in UAV technology. But until Wednesday, the military censor barred official confirmation of the use of attack drones.
In a statement, the censor’s office said that after a lengthy review, it had concluded that acknowledging the use of the weapons was not a security risk.
“There is no prohibition on publishing the use of attack drones as part of the Israeli military’s operational activity,” it said.
Israel has used drones to attack targets in Gaza for well over a decade, with human rights groups and international media reporting on the practice. Experts say the weapons can be identified based on the explosions, which are much smaller than airstrikes carried out by warplanes, and the buzzing sound of the unmanned aircraft flying overhead. | https://www.wiltonbulletin.com/news/article/Israel-acknowledges-use-of-attack-drones-for-1st-17318076.php | 2022-07-20T22:00:40Z | https://www.wiltonbulletin.com/news/article/Israel-acknowledges-use-of-attack-drones-for-1st-17318076.php | true | 32 |
- LeBron James pounces on football players who try to act tough and pretend they’re gangsters
- Western Conference executive links Malik Beasley to Lakers: ‘He is in their range’
- Report: Russell Westbrook would ‘push back’ when called out during Lakers film sessions last season
- Report: Russell Westbrook had his former agent ‘begging’ Nets GM every day to get Lakers star to Brooklyn
- Kendrick Perkins says he’s taking Stephen Curry over Kobe Bryant all-time
- Former Lakers guard Dennis Schroder lets LeBron James know he may want to run it back
- Report: Russell Westbrook ‘strongly considering’ making major change after parting ways with agent
- Report: LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook vowing to ‘make it work’ for upcoming season
- Report: ‘Plenty of doubt’ Nets trade Kyrie Irving for Russell Westbrook as they have no interest in him whatsoever
- Report: Several rival teams have expressed interest in Austin Reaves
LeBron James pounces on football players who try to act tough and pretend they’re gangsters
- Updated: July 20, 2022
Earlier this week, Miami Dolphins quarterback Teddy Bridgewater issued a powerful message letting young fans know that a “tough guy image” that many professional athletes portray is not genuine or necessary to succeed in sports.
Bridgewater wanted to make it clear to young athletes that they can “play ball, do the right thing and they still gonna accept you.”
On Wednesday, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James took to social media to promote Bridgewater’s message.
🫡 T. Bridgewater! All FACTS 💯 pic.twitter.com/8KG9GykieE
— LeBron James (@KingJames) July 20, 2022
In Bridgewater’s message, it seems the veteran quarterback is specifically speaking to young men who come from poor neighborhoods and want to pursue professional sports while also remaining true to their upbringing. He wants to spread the belief that acting tough does not have to factor into accomplishing that goal.
James has been an incredible example of that very fact throughout the entirety of his NBA career. Though James grew up in Akron, Ohio, and comes from incredibly humble beginnings, he has never tried to portray a “street image,” as Bridgewater called it.
Even as a young man, James always appeared to be incredibly composed, mild mannered and positive.
Beyond that, he has also arguably done more for his hometown than any other professional athlete has ever done before. He was an economic force during his time with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and he has since gone on to give back to his hometown community in countless ways.
Perhaps most notably, James’ LeBron James Family Foundation opened the I Promise School, a public school aimed specifically at helping at-risk children and their families.
James has been known to proudly promote messages and ideas that he agrees with on social media. It’s great to see him agree so wholeheartedly with Bridgewater’s positive and powerful statement. | https://lakersdaily.com/lebron-james-pounces-on-football-players-who-try-to-act-tough-and-pretend-theyre-gangsters/ | 2022-07-20T22:01:17Z | https://lakersdaily.com/lebron-james-pounces-on-football-players-who-try-to-act-tough-and-pretend-theyre-gangsters/ | true | 1 |
Appeals court allows Georgia abortion law to take effect
ATLANTA (AP) — A federal appeals court overturned a lower court ruling and said Georgia’s restrictive 2019 abortion law could take effect immediately Wednesday. The decision was expected after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled last month that there is no constitutional right to an abortion.
The law, which had been barred from taking effect, bans most abortions once a “detectable human heartbeat” is present. Cardiac activity can be detected by ultrasound in cells within an embryo that will eventually become the heart as early as six weeks into a pregnancy, before many pregnancies are detected.
The Georgia law includes exceptions for rape and incest, as long as a police report is filed. It also allows for later abortions when the mother’s life is at risk or a serious medical condition renders a fetus unviable.
A three-judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said that a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in a Mississippi case that overturned Roe v. Wade allows the law to take effect. Circuit Court Chief Judge William Pryor wrote that the ruling in that case “makes clear no right to abortion exists under the Constitution, so Georgia may prohibit them.”
The appeals court also rejected arguments that a provision of the law that changes the definition of “natural person” is unconstitutionally vague. The “personhood” provision gives a fetus the same legal rights as people have after birth.
Normally, the ruling wouldn’t take effect for weeks. But the court issued a second order Wednesday allowing the law to take effect immediately.
The National Abortion Federation listed 10 clinics that were providing surgical abortions in Georgia before the ruling. At least one clinic in Savannah had already closed following the Supreme Court ruling.
Andrea Young, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia, which sued to challenge the law on behalf of Georgia abortion providers and an advocacy group, said the organization “will continue to fight for abortion rights for the women of Georgia with all of the tools at our disposal.”
The ruling promises to intensify partisan fault lines in Georgia’s high-profile midterm elections for governor and U.S. Senate.
Gov. Brian Kemp, a Republican, signed the Living Infants Fairness and Equality Act, or LIFE Act, in 2019. He has avoided saying whether he favors further restrictions, although he at one time staked out an absolutist position that wouldn’t have provided exceptions for rape or incest.
As he looks toward the general election in November against Democrat Stacey Abrams, Kemp has emphasized what his staffers characterize as a broader “life” agenda, noting his support for extending the Medicaid health insurance program to cover poor mothers for a full year after birth. Kemp staffers also question the feasibility of passing a more restrictive law, noting the current law passed by only one vote.
“Since taking office in 2019, our family has committed to serving Georgia in a way that cherishes and values each and every human being, and today’s decision by the 11th Circuit affirms our promise to protect life at all stages,” Kemp said Wednesday.
Abrams said “women are now second-class citizens” and promised to fight to repeal the law if elected. With a legislature even she acknowledges is likely to remain in Republican hands, that could be difficult.
“Today, Kemp achieved his goal: to endanger women, strip away our right to choose, and deny our ability to determine what is best for our bodies,” Abrams said. “In a state where pregnancy is too often fatal, he is proud of denying women the right to make medical decisions for themselves.”
In the Senate contest, Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker have for weeks highlighted their differences on abortion.
Campaigning Wednesday ahead of the 11th Circuit ruling, Walker said it’s “a problem” that there’s no national ban, and he’s said previously that “there’s no exception in my mind” that should allow women to terminate pregnancies resulting from rape or incest or those that threaten a woman’s life or health. Still, Walker stopped short of saying he’d vote for a ban in a Republican-controlled Congress.
Warnock, who calls himself a “pro-choice pastor,” said on Twitter that the 11th Circuit decision “allows (Georgia) politicians to take away women’s ability to make their own health care decisions. I will never stop fighting to restore the rights of women to determine and access their own care.”
Throughout the 16-page opinion, Pryor used the term “abortionist” to refer to those who challenged the law. His predecessor as 11th Circuit chief judge, now-Senior Judge Ed Carnes, noted in a 2018 opinion in an Alabama abortion case that some find the term pejorative. He also noted some consider the terms “physicians” and “doctors” inappropriate for people who perform abortions. As a result, he chose to “take a middle course and use the term ‘practitioner,’ except where one of the other terms appears in a quotation,” he wrote.
The term appeared three times in Alito’s majority opinion overturning Roe.
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Associated Press writers Bill Barrow in Athens, Georgia, and Mark Sherman in Washington contributed reporting.
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Toronto police say they have charged a 26-year-old man in relation to a deadly weekend shooting outside Scotiabank Arena.
Police say they responded to reports of a shooting just after 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at Bremner Boulevard and York Street.
They say officers found 24-year-old Stephen Little-McClacken suffering from gunshot wounds at the scene, where he was pronounced dead.
A 26-year-old man from Vaughan, Ont. has now been arrested and charged with second-degree murder.
Police say he made an appearance at a downtown court on Wednesday.
The shooting briefly paused train and bus services at nearby Union Station.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 20, 2022. | https://www.chroniclejournal.com/news/national/quebec/toronto-police-charge-26-year-old-man-in-shooting-outside-scotiabank-arena/article_b6ea2f55-2a8d-574f-b141-43e539e40280.html | 2022-07-20T22:04:18Z | https://www.chroniclejournal.com/news/national/quebec/toronto-police-charge-26-year-old-man-in-shooting-outside-scotiabank-arena/article_b6ea2f55-2a8d-574f-b141-43e539e40280.html | true | null |
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Jim Daniel shared valued counsel often in 35 years with Topeka's bus service. He's left its board.
Growing up in the 1950s and 1960s, Jim Daniel often rode the green and white General Motors buses operated by the for-profit company that provided mass transit service to Topeka until it went out of business.
Many of those same aging buses were still being used when Daniel started work as a planner for the Topeka Metropolitan Transit Authority in 1974, after Topekans voted the previous year to replace the private service with a city-run service, Daniel said.
Those buses lacked air conditioning, two-way radios and power steering, the 74-year-old Daniel recalled this past week.
"Communication between buses was virtually nonexistent," he said.
But those days are long gone, he said.
Topeka Metro, the city's current bus service, provides a "thoroughly modern experience for today's transit riders," Daniel said.
'Family comes first' for former Metro advocate
Daniel spent 35 of the past 48 years as an employee and board member for TMTA, which oversees the service now known as Topeka Metro.
But Daniel resigned from the TMTA board effective June 30 to relocate with his wife, Linda Daniel, to Derby, the hometown of their daughter, son-in-law and granddaughters, ages 8, 6, 4 and 1.
"I was honored to serve and resigned reluctantly," he said. "But family comes first."
Another reason Daniel stayed in Topeka was to help care for his mother, Georgia Ruth Daniel, who died here last November at the age of 101.
Topeka's bus service doesn't buy tires
Daniel's move is "Derby's gain and Topeka's loss." said Susan Duffy, who was Topeka Metro's general manager from 2012 until 2019, when she took her current position as a member of the Kansas Corporation Commission.
Daniel was "a pleasure to work with" and proved to be particularly valuable in terms of being able to "see the big picture" and "focus on what the real issues were," Duffy said.
"I valued his counsel many times on issues before us," she said.
Daniel was an "incredible source of institutional knowledge" for Topeka Metro board members and employees, in terms of how much he knew both about Topeka and about mass transit in general, Duffy added.
Because he spent nine years as an employee of the city's bus service, Daniel said he gained a good working knowledge about how it operates in terms of such things as cleaning, maintenance and refueling.
For example, he said, he learned that Topeka Metro — like all public bus services — doesn't buy tires.
It leases them, which is cheaper, as part of a process that facilitates safety while ensuring tires are inspected monthly by representatives from Goodyear, its provider.
Growing up in Topeka
Daniel was born in Topeka's Christ Hospital, two years before it merged in 1949 with the Jane C. Stormont Hospital and Training School for Nurses to create what is now Stormont Vail Health.
He said he grew up living at 1415 S.W. 11th, on the northern edge of central Topeka's Tennessee Town neighborhood.
Daniel attended Lowman Hill Elementary School, Capper Junior High School, Jardine Junior High School, Topeka West High School and Washburn University, where he graduated with a bachelor of arts degree.
Daniel served with the Army in Korea during the Vietnam War.
He then earned a master's degree in regional planning from Kansas State University.
A different time
Daniel was hired in 1974 by the Topeka/Shawnee County Planning Agency, which assigned him to work with the city's transit service. He became a permanent employee there soon afterward.
In 1973, Topekans had voted to arrange for that service to be operated publicly, as the private bus service that previously served Topeka was going out of business.
By that point, most private bus services in the U.S. were failing, Daniel said.
He recalled how, at the time, there were no bus shelters or formal bus stops in Topeka.
"The private operator would paint a yellow strip around a telephone pole to design a stop," Daniel said.
He added: "The buses had fare boxes that saw your coin jingle around the baffles until the driver verified the correct fare and dumped the contents. Drivers made change for passengers from coin changers on their belts and sold tickets on board."
A life of service
Daniel left the transit service in 1983, held a supervisory planning position until 1986 at Topeka's Memorial Hospital, then served until his retirement in 2010 as director of strategic planning at St. Francis Health.
Meanwhile, then-Mayor Butch Felker appointed him in 1989 to serve on the TMTA board, where he served until 2000. He was then reappointed in 2007, and served until his resignation took effect June 30.
In addition to working for St. Francis and serving on the board for the TMTA, Daniel said he has sought to serve this community by volunteering for the United Way of Greater Topeka.
Here are some big changes Jim Daniel saw
Daniel said a lot has changed since he started 48 years ago with TMTA, with these developments being among the most significant:
• It acquired newer buses in 1975, which enabled it to provide better service.
• It established Topeka Metro’s Lift system in 1976, as one of the first paratransit services in the U.S.
• Around that same time, Topeka's buses got two-way radios, which greatly enhanced the drivers' ability to communicate with each other.
• After the Americans with Disabilities Act took effect in 1990, it made the improvements necessary to enable its customers who couldn't walk to use the same buses as everyone else.
• The growth of the Internet greatly enhanced Topeka Metro's ability to provide information online to customers about their buses and routes.
• The opening of its Quincy Street Station in downtown Topeka, which is modeled to look like a train station
• Its enabling children in recent years to ride free during the summer, and teaming up during the school year with Topeka USD 501 to offer bus passes to high school and middle school students.
• Its making significant increases in recent years in the number of bus shelters and bicycle racks it provides.
• Its successfully navigating its way through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Balancing needs
One thing that hasn't changed about Topeka Metro over the years is that its employees continue to share a commitment to serve the public, Daniel said.
Likewise, he said, TMTA board members are committed to achieving a balance between the need to be as financially prudent as possible and their responsibility to serve the people who use Topeka Metro every day for purposes that include going to work, going to buy food and making it to doctor's appointments.
"We have to think our way through that and try to balance the needs of the rider, the taxpayer and the employees and see if we can get the best mix possible," he said.
Daniel described the public operation of Topeka Metro as being similar to the public operation of police and fire departments.
He said he's never called the police or fire departments, but he's glad the services they provide are available.
Likewise, he said he hopes Topekans who've never used the bus service are still glad that it's available, and feel willing to continue to pay taxes to support it.
'Relationships are really all that matters'
Daniel said he and Charles Clinkenbeard, who died at age 95 in 2017, have been the longest-serving board members in the history of the TMTA.
Daniel served 26 years and Clinkenbeard served 25, according to the latter's obituary.
Daniel said the best part about being with TMTA was his relationships with its board members, general managers and employees, all of whom he said were "pretty good people."
"I've always felt that in life, relationships are really all that matters, who you know and how you interact with others, how you help them — and sometimes they help you," he said.
Daniel wrote in his letter of resignation: "I look forward to the appointment of another individual who will represent the interests of the rider, especially the transit-dependent rider, along with respect for the employees and the taxpayers in Topeka. Thank you for the opportunity to be of service to my fellow Topekans."
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Man charged after smashing 18 cars at dealership with ax, police say
Published: Jul. 20, 2022 at 5:09 PM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KSFY/Gray News) – A man was charged after police say he took an ax to 18 cars at a dealership in South Dakota, causing six figures in property damage.
Joseph Blackbonnet, 32, was charged with aggravated intentional damage to property.
Sioux Falls police received multiple calls around 9 p.m. Tuesday concerning a man who was using an ax to smash the windows of vehicles for sale at the dealership.
When officers arrived, they located Blackbonnet at the dealership and said he still had the ax with him. Officers took Blackbonnet into custody.
Officials estimate the damage to be at least $100,000.
Police did not release a motive or further details.
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The Godfather mansion will be available to rent for $50 a night for a 30-day stay
The mansion will be up for bookings on 27 July.
The iconic mansion as seen in The Godfather will be up for rent on Airbnb next week and guests can be a part of a long-term stay at the home for $50 a night.
Based in Staten Island, New York, the 6,248-square-foot home was used for exterior shots of the Corleone family’s house in The Godfather.
As noted in the AirBnB listing, the house has “undergone renovations and is completely modernised,” while the exterior is still recognizable “its appearance in The Godfather”.
Although it costs $50 a night to stay at the house, five guests also must agree to live in it from the first to the 30th of August.
The listing noted that there are a few rules that prospective tenants need to follow including “no outside or additional guests at any time” since the home is “located in a quiet neighbourhood”.
The space itself consists of multiple bedrooms and other amenities, including “a game room and gym”. The place is also suitable for families.
“During your stay, guests will have private access to the grandeur of our mansion, including five bedrooms and seven bathrooms that are most suitable for two adults and three children,” the description reads. “We also have plenty of activities and amenities onsite, including a large saltwater pool, a pub in the basement, a game room, and a gym.”
However, there is “limited access to closets in the basement and the attic”.
The listing’s description also urges potential guests to “please read through the house rules carefully before [they] request to book”. Booking for the mansion opens on 27 July at 1 pm EST.
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CSX profit grows 5% even with ongoing delivery delays
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — CSX on Wednesday delivered slightly better profit in the second quarter even though volume was flat and the railroad still struggled to handle all the goods companies wanted to ship because it is having a hard time hiring.
The Jacksonville, Florida-based railroad said its profits grew 5% to $1.18 billion, or 54 cents per share. That's up from $1.17 billion, or 52 cents per share, a year ago. Without a one-time gain on a real estate sale, the railroad earned 50 cents per share.
CEO Jim Foote said CSX hasn't been able to keep up with all the demand for shipments because it needs more employees, but hiring is difficult and attrition has been high.
“We are not alone in facing this problem. The labor market is tight,” Foote said.
But the results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of eight analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 47 cents per share.
The freight railroad’s revenue jumped 28% to $3.82 billion in the period as CSX increased shipping rates and charged customers more fuel surcharges in response to soaring diesel prices. That topped the $3.64 billion that six analysts surveyed by Zacks predicted.
CSX and the other major freight railroads have been struggling to handle all the shipments companies hired them to deliver this year, and those shipment delays have forced companies in a variety of industries to slow production or turn to shipping by truck, if possible, while they are waiting for trains.
Railroads are trying to address the problems, but they have had a hard time hiring all the additional workers they need amid nationwide worker shortages. Rail customers and regulators say the railroads cut their workforces too deeply as they overhauled their operations and eliminated nearly one-third of the jobs across the industry. Railroads counter that they had enough workers to handle all the freight before the pandemic, but they are still recovering from the job cuts they made when many businesses shut down in 2020.
CSX said it now has about 6,667 of the 7,000 train crewmembers it needs, and it continues to hire aggressively. The railroad is also trying to reduce the number of new employees who quit after they complete training. Foote said he expects CSX will hit its hiring target by the end of the third quarter.
But customer groups say railroad service continues to be lacking. And the improvements are likely to be slow because it takes so long to train new railroad workers.
“We continue to see the same kind of problems,” said Jeff Sloan with the American Chemistry Council trade group. “I don’t think even the railroads are predicting a turnaround in the near future.”
The railroads are also in the midst of difficult contract talks with their 12 major unions. The talks deadlocked after more than two years, and President Joe Biden appointed a special board of arbitrators last week to intervene in the talks and delay a possible strike at least until September while it tries to help resolve the dispute.
CSX is one of the nation’s largest railroads, and it operates more than 20,000 miles (35727.44 kilometers) of track in 26 Eastern states and two Canadian provinces after acquiring Pam-Am Railways in the northeastern United States earlier this year.
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Best trending Star Wars toys
There’s something special about Star Wars toys, and when new ones come out, it’s safe to say that fans and collectors go wild. When new releases hit the shelves often, scooping up the hottest ones is a top priority— especially before they sell out or are discontinued.
Before you search the galaxy for new Star Wars toys, consider checking online retailers first. Besides saving you a trip to the store, you may be able to find retailer-exclusive releases, catch restocks or pre-order upcoming merchandise.
What you need to know about Star Wars toys
Who manufactures Star Wars toys?
The “Star Wars” franchise is currently owned by Disney. According to Investopedia, Disney spent a whopping $4.1 billion to acquire intellectual property rights from Lucasfilm Ltd., which also included the “Indiana Jones” franchise.
While Disney manufactures its fair share of Star Wars merchandise, they also license Star Wars to other toy companies. That’s why you’ll find a wealth of Star Wars merchandise made by LEGO, Hasbro, Playskool and others. For more information on Star Wars toys made by some of these companies, visit the complete BestReviews buying guide.
Benefits of buying Star Wars toys online
Buying Star Wars toys online is convenient for a multitude of reasons. For one, you can browse and compare toys in the comfort of your own home. There’s no need to rush around because you can select store or curbside pickup for many retailers. If you view a toy that hasn’t been released yet, you may be able to ditch the crowds and pre-order it for no-hassle pickup.
Drawbacks of buying Star Wars toys online
While product images and specifications are helpful, you won’t get a good look at a Star Wars toy until it’s delivered. Sometimes, these products appear much different in person. It’s also important to make sure you’re buying from authorized sellers only. Unfortunately, there are several counterfeit Star Wars toys on the market, so stick to reputable retailers.
How do I know whether a Star Wars toy is collectible?
There’s no way to predict whether a Star Wars toy will be collectible. Some take the toy world by storm unexpectedly, and to this day, there’s still no explaining why it happens. Regardless, if you’d like to know whether a Star Wars toy is collectible, pay attention to a few key features.
Character popularity
While toys of popular Star Wars characters are often thought of as being the most collectible, many Star Wars enthusiasts gravitate toward other ones. Some collectors feel there’s a greater likelihood that popular figures or toys, such as Star Wars The Child Plush, will be reproduced and restocked. Less popular characters, such as those who appear in just one episode or scene, may become scant or discontinued.
Retailer exclusives
There are some retailer-exclusive Star Wars toys. The Playskool Heroes Star Wars Galactic Heroes Millennium Falcon Set and this six-inch Mando figurine, for example, are both Amazon exclusives. These are considered more collectible by certain Star Wars enthusiasts, especially when they have unique retailer-branded packaging.
Discontinued merchandise
Some Star Wars toys have become valuable or collectible simply because they’re discontinued. While Sphero still manufactures a few app-enabled Star Wars droids, their R2-D2 model is no longer made. However, it’s still available through select retailers until stock runs out. LEGO Star Wars sets are occasionally discontinued as well, such as this set featuring General Grievous’ Combat Speeder.
How much are Star Wars toys?
There are hundreds of Star Wars toys available for $25 or less, ranging from small LEGO Star Wars sets to plush critters. Several electronic toys and collector’s quality figurines are priced between $30-$100. The most expensive Star Wars toys, including some deluxe playsets, run as high as $1,000.
Top trending Star Wars toys available online
Millennium Falcon LEGO set
LEGO Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Millenium Falcon
A perennial favorite, this 1,351-piece building set features the most loved starship in the galaxy. The updated set has seven LEGO Star Wars characters, which now include BB-8 and D-O.
Sold by Amazon
Interactive The Child
Star Wars The Child Animatronic Edition
Dive into a rousing conversation with The Child, who responds with over 25 sound and motion combinations. It’s suitable for children ages 4 and older and is easy to operate with a couple of taps between the ears.
Sold by Macy’s
Clone Wars LEGO set
LEGO Star Wars 501st Legion Clone Troopers
Relive the action with this battle-ready set featuring Clone Troopers. The 285-piece set builds two iconic vehicles, including an AT-RT Walker and a BARC Speeder.
Sold by Amazon
Poe Dameron NERF Blaster
Star Wars Nerf Poe Dameron Blaster
Practice your blasting skills with the Nerf Poe Dameron blaster. The light-up blaster is designed for rapid-fire and comes with three darts.
Sold by Amazon
Mando bobblehead
Funko Star Wars: The Mandalorian Bobblehead
If ever you hoped Mando would nod in agreement to you, this is the bobblehead to buy. It stands at 3.75 inches tall, which is enough to intimidate other items on your desk.
Sold by Amazon
Lightsaber
Kids ages 4 and older can record their own “pew-pew” sound effects into this lightsaber. It’s equipped with three sound modes, including a classic option featuring sounds from the original films.
Sold by Amazon
Star Wars Monopoly
Monopoly: Star Wars Complete Saga Edition Board Game
Dive into all three trilogies with this deluxe Monopoly Star Wars game. The board comes with finely crafted game pieces featuring favorite droids and ships.
Sold by Amazon
The Child RC helicopter
Star Wars The Mandalorian The Child Sculpted UFO Helicopter
Take The Child out for a spin with this RC-controlled helicopter. It’s easy to control and, thanks to infrared motion-sensitive technology, The Child won’t bump into nearby objects.
Sold by Macy’s
Cuddly Chewbacca
Pillow Pets Disney Star Wars Chewbacca Plush
Pillow Pets now offers a cuddly Wookiee with a brushable mane. This nap-ready Chewbacca features his iconic belt and toothy smile.
Rey action figure
Star Wars Forces of Destiny Rey of Jakku and BB-8 Adventure Set
This 11-inch Rey action figure has fine details, including rooted hair and textured accessories. She also comes with a companion, BB-8, and a lightsaber.
Sold by Amazon
The Mandalorian BrickHeadz
LEGO BrickHeadz Star Wars The Mandalorian & The Child Building Kit
A best-seller, this LEGO Star Wars set features chunky 3-inch versions of The Child and Mando. The set is a quick-to-build project, and the finished duo remains favorite desktop companions.
Sold by Amazon
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How to choose a planter for your succulents
Planters come in hundreds of sizes, shapes and designs. Those designed to hold succulents are generally smaller and shallower than planters made to hold common houseplants, flowering plants and climbers. Indoor and outdoor planters suitable for succulents are made of all kinds of materials, and their designs vary from minimalist to showy.
What are succulents?
Succulents are a family of plants that store water in leaves that are typically thick and fleshy. The most common examples are aloe, agave and cactus.
Succulents like dry climates
Succulents evolved to thrive in deserts and so are able to survive extended drought. They don’t do as well in areas of high humidity unless they are outside, where they get plenty of airflow. They do their best in potting soil made specially for succulents and cacti.
Succulents like it warm
Most varieties are extremely tolerant of high temperatures. Only a few can withstand freezing weather, so make sure you move your outdoor succulents indoors when winter approaches.
Succulents like light
When they don’t get enough sunshine, succulent leaves get a dull look. When you place them where they get all the light they want, their pink, purple and orange colors come out.
What kinds of planters are best for succulents?
Hanging planters
These planters are made to hang by cords, ropes or wires. They’re a great way to save space while dramatically displaying your succulents.
Zxfeng Six-Piece Dangling Succulent Planters
What you need to know: Hang these small pots-on-a-rope anywhere, indoors or out.
What you’ll love: You get six ceramic pots in assorted colors, each attached to a sturdy jute rope. Adjust the heights and distances between theses Southwestern-style pots for the look you want. Suspended like this, your succulents get more air movement, which keeps them healthier.
What you should consider: Be careful not to hang them too close to a wall, where they might be blown into it by strong breezes and damage your pots and plants.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Floor planters
Some floor planters sit directly on the ground while others perch on long- or short-legged stands. Floor planters are usually larger and heavier than other types and are therefore less easy to move than smaller planters.
Kimisty Mid-Century Succulent Planter Bowl
What you need to know: Use this round bowl on its four-legged stand indoors on the floor or outdoors on the patio or porch.
What you’ll love: The glossy white finish of this ceramic bowl is deep and wide enough to hold larger succulents and is nicely complemented by the stand’s dark acacia wood. A bowlful of small white decorative stones is included for a zen-like look and feel.
What you should consider: The quality of the glaze varies.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Tabletop planters
Some succulent planters make wonderful living centerpieces for dinner tables. Others look great on coffee tables, end tables or desks.
Kikkerland Concrete Desktop Planter for Succulents
What you need to know: Go green at the office with this small, stylish concrete planter.
What you’ll love: The terraced base holds a small succulent while the open top holds your pens, pencils and markers. The dual cubes of this planter-and-pen-holder combo measure 3.8 by 3.5 by 3.2 inches.
What you should consider: There’s room in the shallow planter for only one small succulent.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Windowsill planters
Long, narrow planters look great on windowsills and your succulents get lots of sunlight, too.
DR & Co. Stainless Steel Rectangle Planter for Succulents
What you need to know: This long, narrow planter is 16 inches long and 3.2 inches wide.
What you’ll love: The seams are welded for strength and the powder coat finish gives this planter a sleek, modern look while resisting scratching, chipping and fading. Four rubber pads are included for non-slip stability.
What you should consider: The narrow width only has room for one row of succulents.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Shelving
Shelves are a great way to display lots of succulents at once in a dry, sunny area.
F&G Four-Tier Iron Shelf for Succulents
What you need to know: This metal rack with four carbon steel shelves holds dozens of potted succulents.
What you’ll love: Nearly four feet tall, the shelves are each 24 inches long and 10 inches deep, and the unit holds up to 50 pounds. Rust-resistant and durable, this planter with anti-slip leg pads is great for outdoor use in all kinds of weather.
What you should consider: It requires assembly.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Small planters that can go anywhere
Groups of pots and planters let you place your succulents in any small space where it will get plenty of light.
Dsben Three-Pack of 3.2-Inch Ceramic Succulent Pots
What you need to know: These brightly colored mini-pots each hold one succulent.
What you’ll love: Each of the three glazed pots has a different color and design, adding a colorful touch to your greenery. The drainage holes draw off excess water and hold it in the bamboo saucers. This glossy flower pot goes great on a windowsill or in a tabletop grouping.
What you should consider: The bamboo saucer needs to be kept clean to reduce mold growth.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Whimsical planters
These add a bit of fun to your succulent display.
Frozzur Three-Piece Human Face Planters for Succulents
What you need to know: Your succulents become the “hairdos” of the abstract faces.
What you’ll love: These multicolored human faces can be filled with succulents and placed on a coffee table, mantel or other prominent place. The white head is 10 inches tall, the grey one is 7.8 inches tall and the khaki head is 3.5 inches tall, all made of durable, safe and odorless resin.
What you should consider: The heads’ light weight means you should use them only indoors.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Pre-planted with succulents
The fast, easy way to get started is to buy a planter already filled with live succulents.
What you need to know: Your hen and chicks succulents arrive live at your door fully rooted in a decorative planter.
What you’ll love: The attractive 8-inch bowl comes filled with living plants ready for displaying inside your home or outdoors. Made of plastic, the bowl has the look of stone, with a center drain hole that lets the soil dry out completely between waterings.
What you should consider: Some of the succulents may come loose during shipping.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Bannon’s team raises question about House subpoena deadline
WASHINGTON (AP) — Steve Bannon’s lawyers tried Wednesday to establish at his criminal contempt trial that the deadline for the onetime strategist for Donald Trump to appear before the House committee investigating the Capitol riot was flexible as long as the two sides were on negotiating terms. But the committee’s chief counsel said Bannon was uncooperative from the start, so there was no such leeway.
Bannon, who was an unofficial adviser to the then-president at the time of the insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021, is charged with defying a congressional subpoena that sought his records and testimony.
Bannon lawyer Evan Corcoran asked Kristin Amerling, the committee’s chief counsel, whether it was common for witnesses to appear before a congressional committee several weeks after the deadline date on a subpoena. Amerling answered “yes,” but added only “when witnesses are cooperating with the committee.”
In Bannon’s case, she said he could not be viewed as cooperating in any meaningful way. He was sent a subpoena on Sept. 23, 2021, that ordered him to produce requested documents by Oct. 7 and appear in person before the committee on Oct. 14.
The committee heard nothing from Bannon until after the first deadline had passed, at which point his lawyer sent a letter to the committee stating that Bannon was protected by Trump’s claim of executive privilege and would not be providing documents or appearing. The committee responded in writing that Trump’s claim was invalid and that Bannon faced a hard deadline of Oct. 14 to come before the committee.
When that deadline passed, the committee chairman, Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., wrote Bannon’s lawyer on Oct. 15 threatening criminal prosecution.
Bannon was indicted in November on two counts of criminal contempt of Congress, one month after the Justice Department received the referral. Each count carries a minimum of 30 days of jail and as long as a year behind bars.
The emphasis on the subpoena timeline is one of the few avenues of defense that U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols left Bannon’s legal team after a hearing last week. Nichols ruled that major elements of Bannon’s planned defense were irrelevant and could not be introduced in court. The judge said Bannon could not claim he believed he was covered by executive privilege, which allows presidents to withhold confidential information from the courts and the legislative branch, or that he was acting on the advice of his lawyers.
Amerling said the committee sought Bannon’s testimony and documents because it had information that Bannon was actively involved in planning, logistics and fundraising for Trump’s efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election and stop Congress from certifying Joe Biden’s victory. The subpoena demanded any documents or communications relating to Trump and other people in his orbit, including lawyer Rudy Giuliani and extremist groups such as the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers.
During cross-examination, Corcoran raised questions about Amerling’s own political affiliations and her ties to a prosecutor in the case. Amerling acknowledged she is a lifelong Democrat and had known one of the prosecutors for years since they both worked in the office of now-retired Rep. Henry Waxman, a longtime California Democrat. The two also belong to the same book club, mostly made up of former Waxman staffers, Amerling said.
In opening statements this week, Corcoran hinted that the charges were politically motivated and told the jury Bannon was engaged in good-faith negotiations with the committee when he was charged. Amerling testified that Bannon ignored multiple notices that he was in danger of facing criminal prosecution.
A second witness, FBI Agent Stephen Hart, testified Wednesday about Bannon’s social media posts that seemed to celebrate his defiance of the subpoena after the first deadline had passed.
Bannon, 68, is one of the most prominent of the Trump-allied holdouts who refused to testify before the committee. He had argued that his testimony was protected by Trump’s claim of executive privilege.
The prosecution rested its case Wednesday afternoon. The trial resumes on Thursday.
On his way out of the courthouse Wednesday afternoon, Bannon continued his now-daily routine of addressing reporters and harshly criticizing the Jan. 6 committee and particularly Thompson, its chairman. But he has been careful not to criticize his own trial or Judge Nichols.
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Learning how to "Clear the water veins that flow through the mountains" is an integral part of Genshin Impact's recent event, yet it is understandable why some players don't know how to do it.
More specifically, it's required several times in the first and third Blazin' Trails quest series. Predictably, the first one is the easiest one to do in this Genshin Impact event.
This task basically involves the player destroying the rocks that are blocking the water from flowing straight, as well as solving some quick puzzles involving Melodic Harps. If one doesn't know where to start, they can always teleport to the Broken Isle's northern Teleport Waypoint and follow the Water Vein from there.
How Genshin Impact players can clear the Water Veins that flow through the mountains
The most crucial part is that Genshin Impact players try to follow the Water Veins as much as they can. If players don't know what the Water Veins look like, they're little cylindrical watery paths with music notes coming out of them. They spawn near the northern Teleport Waypoint here, so one shouldn't miss them.
Following the first one will lead players to a breakable rock. Paimon remarks on how the player can remove them, so destroy them with attacks (ideally from a Claymore user) and continue following the new path. Eventually, players will be led to a Melodic Harps puzzle.
The above image shows the solution to that puzzle. Select the "Adjust Orientation" option near the Melodic Bloom on the rock shown here. It will rotate to the correct position, so go to the Melodic Harp and select "Perform."
Afterward, go through the cave and destroy the rock that's blocking the path once again. Players will see a cutscene, and it's now time to scale the mountain from the outside. They should leave this cave and climb upwards for a bit until they see another blockage near the top.
Eventually, the player will see that the Water Vein leads up to here. It does go through a chest, but that's not integral to the Blazin' Trails quest in Genshin Impact 2.8. Instead, climb further to the point shown in this image. Players only need to adjust the Melodic Bloom closest to the Melodic Harp once. Afterward, they need to adjust the farthest one twice.
Interact with the Melodic Harp to proceed through this puzzle. After some time, the water will rise, and Genshin Impact players will be instructed to "Obtain Glacial Spring Water." To do that, simply go to the yellow aura nearby that's marked on the map and select the "Draw Water" interaction.
Travelers will eventually complete this Blazin' Trail quest and move on to the next one. The second part doesn't require any Water Vein puzzles, but the third quest in the series does. This specific article focuses solely on the first puzzle, but curious Travelers are recommended to read this hyperlinked guide for the solutions to the remaining four puzzles.
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WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Apyx Medical Corporation (NASDAQ: APYX) between May 12, 2021 and March 11, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important August 5, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Apyx securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
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Amanda Seyfried wanted to be the good witch.
While speaking about the wildest thing she's ever done for a role during a July 19 interview, the "Mean Girls" actress revealed that she auditioned for the part of Glinda in the film adaptation of "Wicked," while she was filming "The Dropout."
"I have dreams that I'm still auditioning for 'Wicked,'" she told "Backstage" in a July 19 interview. "Last summer while I was playing Elizabeth on the weekends, I was auditioning in person to play Glinda in the movie version of "Wicked"—because I wanted it that much that I was like, ‘You know what? Yeah, I have to play the last scene of "The Dropout" on Tuesday. I'll give my Sunday to you.' I literally bent over backwards while playing the hardest role of my life."
Though Ariana Grande ultimately snagged the part, Amanda said the experience has helped her tremendously.
"I think it also taught me how far I've come as a singer, which I really wanted to prove," she told Backstage. "Because ever since ['Les Misérables'], I was like, I need to be better. I need to do better. So, whatever comes next in terms of musicals, I'm finally prepared."
Last November, Ariana confirmed that she would star alongside Cynthia Erivo—who will take on the role of the misunderstood Elphaba—in Jon M. Chu's movie adaptation of the hit musical.
At the time, the pop star shared a photo of her Zoom call with Cynthia and the director on Instagram, writing, "Thank goodness."
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The "7 Rings" singer also shared a photo of a bouquet of flowers that Cynthia sent her, which included a note that read, "'Pink goes good with green.' Congratulations Miss A, the part was made for you, I look forward to sharing this musical journey with you."
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Coronation Street star Beverley Callard unveils unexpected new career amid major change
CORONATION STREET's Beverley Callard has revealed her latest career change after she left her role as Coronation Street's Liz McDonald.
Loose Women: Beverley Callard teases a Coronation Street return
Beverley Callard, 65, has discussed her new career after quitting her role as Liz McDonald on Coronation Street. The star had been on the show since 1983 and left the soap to pursue a career as a gym instructor.
The Corrie legend recently moved from Manchester to Norfolk to reset her life and career amid the change.
In June, Beverley recruited a team of 25 female clients to join her as she ventured into the fitness world.
Taking to Instagram with images, she has apparently taken the lead in jam-packed yoga classes.
She took shots of her students sitting on yoga mats as they listened intently to her giving them theory and methods.
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As the soap star wore an oversized grey top and black leggings, she could be seen standing at the front demonstrating.
She performed a quick routine, before travelling around the room to observe the form of her clients.
Beverley shouted to her female clients: “Smile!”
She wrote in the caption: “Wow.. what an evening we had!
"A HUGE well done to all my feisty, strong women.. turning up in this heat.
"What a great first class we had! Amazing!
"Thank you again to @waveneyhousehotel for the space, @portabledancemirror for lending me the mirrors!
"100% of the money raised from these classes are going to the @eastangliairamb.
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"See you on Thursday Ladies.”
A client of Beverley’s posted: "Was absolutely brilliant! A* @beverleycallard can’t wait for next session xx"
Previously, Bev revealed she was going through applications from “strong feisty women” for the program and said: “I can’t wait to her meet you all.”
Beverley added: "Thank you to all of you who have been in touch already! "Those of you who have emailed but not filled in the questionnaire yet, please send me them!
"If you’re interested in being one of my 25 strong women and part of my new fitness classes."
Beverley was an aerobics teacher before being cast as Angie Richards in Emmerdale in 1983.
The star popped up on GMTV slots in the 1980’s, leading viewers through exercises.
She also released four DVDs, books and a fitness column in a newspaper. | https://www.express.co.uk/celebrity-news/1643614/coronation-street-beverley-callard-unveils-new-career-change-fitness-itv-news-latest | 2022-07-20T22:30:22Z | https://www.express.co.uk/celebrity-news/1643614/coronation-street-beverley-callard-unveils-new-career-change-fitness-itv-news-latest | false | 1 |
Titans' Nick Westbrook-Ikhine named a fantasy breakout candidate
During a 2021 season in which the Tennessee Titans were riddled with injuries at wide receiver, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine was one of the few constants in the group.
A 2020 undrafted free agent signing out of Indiana, Westbrook-Ikhine reeled in 38 catches for 476 yards and four touchdowns, all career-highs. His yards and touchdowns both ranked second on the team behind only A.J. Brown.
Looking ahead to 2022, Westbrook-Ikhine is expected to assume the No. 3 role at wide receiver but there’s an avenue in which he could have an even bigger role than that.
Tennessee’s projected 1-2 punch at the top of the depth chart, Robert Woods and Treylon Burks, are both question marks, as Woods is coming off a torn ACL and Burks has had a shaky start to his Titans tenure.
Adding to that, Westbrook-Ikhine is one of the few pass-catchers left on the team that Ryan Tannehill has familiarity with, which will no doubt help his cause no matter where he lands on the depth chart.
In an article naming a fantasy breakout candidate for all 32 teams, The Athletic’s Joe Rexrode picked Westbrook-Ikhine. Here’s why:
He has already exceeded expectations for an undrafted free agent out of Indiana in 2020 who struggled to catch the ball in his first training camp. The 2021 season qualifies as a breakout: 38 catches for 476 yards and four touchdowns. But he’s here because he continues to get better and because the Titans’ reliance on him is about to increase significantly. That’s what happens when A.J. Brown is traded and Julio Jones is cut. Robert Woods is ahead of schedule in his ACL rehab and will be good. First-round pick Treylon Burks? Hard to say. It’s been a shaky start for him. It has been an eye-popping spring, however, for Westbrook-Ikhine, who has Ryan Tannehill’s full trust.
While we expect Woods to be ready for a significant role at the start of the season, the same can’t be said for Burks if he continues to miss reps in training camp.
In that scenario, Westbrook-Ikhine would be the biggest beneficiary, and it would not only lead to his having another career year, but having some fantasy football relevance as well as a flex play. | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2671147766365/titans-nick-westbrook-ikhine-named-a-fantasy-breakout-candidate | 2022-07-20T22:30:28Z | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2671147766365/titans-nick-westbrook-ikhine-named-a-fantasy-breakout-candidate | true | 2 |
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One of the more innovative acts playing the Newport Folk Festival this weekend could have easily been booked for the Newport Jazz Festival … or even the Newport Classical Music Festival. When it comes to genre, the Silkroad Ensemble, led by Artistic Director and NFF veteran Rhiannon Giddens, is impossible to pin down.
The group is a loose confederation of some of the world’s greatest musicians covering sounds from blues to classical. Founded by cellist Yo-Yo Ma in 1998, Silkroad draws from musical traditions from around the world. They’ll be appearing at the Newport Folk Festival on Friday, July 22 as well as Indian Ranch in Webster, MA on Wednesday, July 27.
It’s the first time to Newport Folk for the Ensemble as well as harpist Maeve Gilchrist who I spoke to last week. She’s excited to be in town, playing with Silkroad and in support of Grammy Award winner Arooj Aftab, who will also be performing Friday.
“I’ve heard about it (Newport Folk) for years, I come from a folk background in Scotland, it’s a legendary festival,” noted Gilchrist. “I’m going to be there with Silkroad and Arooj Aftab the same day … it will be a special visit for sure.”
“There are two premieres on this tour,” she shared. “One is a piece of mine, ‘The Call,’ which draws some melodic material from my native Scotland, inspired in part by the wonderful oceanic sound of the Hebrides, the singing from the Outer Isles.”
Gilchrist has worked with Silkroad since 2016 when she was a part of the Global Musicians Workshop at DePaul University. “It’s now held at the New England Conservatory (in Boston),” she explained. “They hired me as a guest artist, it was such a wonderful week to teach and be part of their music camp. I come from a folk background, so I’m very familiar with the culture of fiddle camps, music education experiences for folks based on the oral tradition … learning by ear,” she added.
The Silkroad Ensemble blends musical genres like no other group on the scene today. I asked how artists from such diverse traditions could come together and create such an extraordinary sound.
“For us musicians, the idea of creating music that spans many cultural perspectives feels normal, but I think it’s still revelatory for a lot of our audience members,” said Gilchrist.
“When children are told ‘you can do anything, you can play anything, you can make anything,’ they do it,” continued Gilchrist. “I think it’s the same with musicians. Put a bunch of very talented musicians together and say ‘make something,’ and they will. Often the idea of limitation comes from the outside, in one way, it feels completely normal to be working with such an array of musicians that come from different backgrounds.”
She offered some observations on the cultural direction of the larger music world.
“It feels like there’s a lot of curiosity in the air right now, there’s a lot of cross-genre curiosity in the music world in general, and there’s a reawakening of interest in roots music in America. In ‘indie’ music right now, there’s a lot of interest in less regular instrumentation, harps and banjos are being brought into the mix with pop and rock instrumentation. There’s something about the zeitgeist of our time in popular music which is interested in less recognized instrumental voices together. We’ve already been riding that wave but now is a particularly impactful time to be making that kind of music together,” said Gilchrist.
“What’s so interesting about Silkroad, it’s a group of musicians, an umbrella organization focused on those intersections, I think Silkroad stands alone in that respect. They are really interested in getting to the heart of these intersections between musicians. If you sit with any one of these musicians long enough, you find common ground, and that’s a beautiful thing.”
As mentioned, Gilchrist has been busy touring with Arooj Aftab who won a Grammy Award for “Best Global Music Performance” earlier this year. “The recognition that she’s gotten this year, the Grammy has been fantastic,” she noted. “I’ve also been touring my album that was released during the pandemic, called ‘The Harpweaver,’” she shared.
Gilchrist also runs the Rockport Festival with WGBH’s Brian O’Donovan, host of “A Celtic Sojourn.” Held each summer in Rockport, MA, the festival focuses on the outer fringes of Celtic music.
She’s thrilled to be working with Rhiannon Giddens, a worldwide leader in roots music.
“I’ve been so impressed with Rhiannon, I was a fan of her music before she came into the Silkroad family. She really walks the walk, she’s incredibly thoughtful and incredibly articulate, and she’s able to talk about hard subjects in a way that feels heartfelt and impactful. We’re very lucky to have her, she’s really moving us forward as a musician and an advocate for social change.”
Be sure to catch Phoenix Rising: Silk Road Ensemble with Rhiannon Giddens at the Newport Folk Festival Friday at 5:35 on the Quad Stage.
The Silkroad Ensemble with Rhiannon Giddens will also be performing at Indian Ranch in Webster, MA on Wednesday, July 27. Tickets and further details here. | https://whatsupnewp.com/2022/07/whats-up-interview-maeve-gilchrist-of-silkroad-ensemble-playing-newport-folk-and-indian-ranch/ | 2022-07-20T22:32:29Z | https://whatsupnewp.com/2022/07/whats-up-interview-maeve-gilchrist-of-silkroad-ensemble-playing-newport-folk-and-indian-ranch/ | true | 1 |
Temple (FOX 44) — The Temple Police Department is investigating a crash that killed one woman and injured three other people Wednesday afternoon.
Officers say the crash happened in the 5100 block of S. General Bruce Drive around 1:38 p.m. They say one car going south on I-35 had four people inside.
That vehicle crashed with a second, killing one woman. Two more women were injured and are in Baylor Scott and White Temple in critical condition. One man received minor injuries. No one in the second vehicle was injured.
This case is still under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Temple Police Department at 254-298-5500 or the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-8477, where callers can report anonymously. | https://www.fox44news.com/news/local-news/bell-county/rollover-crash-kills-1-injures-3-others-in-temple/ | 2022-07-20T22:34:44Z | https://www.fox44news.com/news/local-news/bell-county/rollover-crash-kills-1-injures-3-others-in-temple/ | false | null |
Black Press is bringing its career and education fair to Maple Ridge. The Maple Ridge Career and Post-Secondary Education Event is July 28 at the Curling Rink, located at 23580 Jim Robson Way. It will run from 11 a.m.to 3 p.m.
There will be more than 30 exhibitors collectively offering more than 300 opportunities.
Exhibitors at the event will include those in the industries of transport, retail, office administration, warehouse, trades, financial, government, social services, hospitality and more.
Exhibitors at the event will include those in the industries of transport, retail, office administration, warehouse, trades, financial, government, social services, hospitality and more.
Employers include BC Corrections, City of Maple Ridge, Discovery Community College and WorkBC’s Maple Ridge branch.
The event will showcase a variety of organizations, and attendees will be able to take advantage of a diversity that reflects B.C.’s flourishing job market, says Ranee Pal, Black Press Media events manager.
“There’s no better way to connect with such a wide array of employers and education providers – all in one central location,” she says. “It really speaks to the value Black Press Media’s career events have in today’s market. And to be able to do it in person, and have those one-on-one discussions about the programs or businesses you’re interested in is even better.”
For more information, visit the Facebook page Black Press Events, email events@blackpress.ca or call 1-855-678-7833.
Black Press Media | https://www.mapleridgenews.com/community/black-press-career-education-event-coming-to-maple-ridge/ | 2022-07-20T22:37:14Z | https://www.mapleridgenews.com/community/black-press-career-education-event-coming-to-maple-ridge/ | true | 7 |
NORTHERN CAMBRIA, Pa. – The Northern Cambria Municipal Authority learned on Wednesday that the vast majority of the money needed to pay for its new water treatment plant will come from Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority funding.
The total cost of the project is expected to be about $13 million, according to Paul Weaver, the authority’s chairman.
Gov. Tom Wolf’s office announced that the organization will receive a $10,610,696 grant and $1,128,459 loan to replace a mine source vault and construct a treatment plant at Miller Hollow.
“It’s a great day for Northern Cambria,” Weaver said. “It was great that PennVEST took the time and interest in us to help us secure the financing and loans we needed to supply Northern Cambria with state-of-the-art water treatment facilities, so the people there will have the quality and quantity of water needed for years in the future.”
All total, PennVEST will provide $269 million in grants and loans for 11 drinking water, wastewater, stormwater and non-point source projects in 10 counties, as part of this round of funding.
Northern Cambria’s project was the only one included from Cambria County.
“The concerted effort to improve our nation’s infrastructure puts into focus the importance of investing in the many facets of our infrastructure, including water infrastructure,” Wolf said in a released statement. “Pennsylvanians have been leading the way in making responsible, reliable infrastructure improvements for years and this administration has been a proud partner to those communities.
"These investments will result in generational change to our clean water facilities and are representative of the many efforts of this administration to prioritize environmental stewardship and advancement.” | https://www.tribdem.com/news/northern-cambria-municipal-authority-receives-10-6m-in-pennvest-funding-for-water-treatment-plant/article_faa29042-0866-11ed-907b-3f6c2490dafa.html | 2022-07-20T22:40:39Z | https://www.tribdem.com/news/northern-cambria-municipal-authority-receives-10-6m-in-pennvest-funding-for-water-treatment-plant/article_faa29042-0866-11ed-907b-3f6c2490dafa.html | true | 2 |
MEREDITH — Some customers of New Hampshire Electric Co-op experienced power failure Saturday night related to Eversource hardware.
"There was an equipment failure in our right of way that affected three of New Hampshire Electric Co-op's substations," William Hinkle, media relations manager for Eversource, wrote in an email.
"We did some switching between our substations, which reduced the outage, but it wasn’t fully restored until the Eversource crew was done,” said Seth Wheele, NHEC communications administrator.
The outage also interrupted a performance of Grease at Interlakes Theatre.
According to Interlakes Producer Nancy Barry, some of the lights and instruments failed about three quarters of the way through the first act.
“We thought we blew a fuse,” Barry said of the initial partial power failure. “We used our spotlights to light the rest of the act. That was the only thing we could do to keep light on the stage."
Barry learned later that it was power failure and explained the situation to the audience. For a while, the spotlights still worked.
“I put spotlights on people so they could walk to the bathroom and during intermission everything blew.”
Once immersed in darkness, Barry found herself in a bit of a situation. There were over 300 people in attendance of the show, and many of them were seniors. It was also a particularly dark night, so getting people out safely became the priority.
“At the end we decided not to continue with act two, so we asked the actors to come off stage and escort the audience members down the stairs and out the door with their phone flashlights. As soon as I said the actors are coming out, this blond woman raised her hand and said ‘I get Danny Zuko!’”
Fortunately all members of the audience were safely escorted out, and given tickets to Sunday’s final show of the same musical. | https://www.laconiadailysun.com/news/local/power-failure-interrupts-weekend-performance-of-grease-in-meredith/article_7f306476-083d-11ed-b50b-0b005152b300.html | 2022-07-20T22:43:41Z | https://www.laconiadailysun.com/news/local/power-failure-interrupts-weekend-performance-of-grease-in-meredith/article_7f306476-083d-11ed-b50b-0b005152b300.html | true | 1 |
Fremont's evening forecast: Clear skies. Low 68F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Hot temperatures are predicted tomorrow. Temperatures are projected to be a quite sizzling high of 96. Tomorrow has the makings of a perfect day to hit the pool or find a nice air-conditioned room. Expect a drastic drop in temperatures though, with a low reaching 70 degrees. Tomorrow's conditions are expected to be clear, so there shouldn't been too many clouds in the sky. Tomorrow's UV index is high. Be careful outside, especially during late morning through mid-afternoon. If your shadow is shorter than you, seek shade and wear protective clothing and generously apply sunscreen on exposed skin. The area will see gentle winds tomorrow, with forecast showing winds from the north, clocking in at 8 mph. This report is created automatically with weather data provided by TownNews.com. Keep an eye on fremonttribune.com for forecast information and severe weather updates.
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The murder trial for a Baton Rouge man accused of killing a Watson woman in 2019 has been postponed, according to court records.
The next court date for Terrell Anthony, 39, will be Aug. 29, records from the Livingston Parish Clerk of Court’s Office show.
Anthony faces a first-degree murder charge in the killing of Jessica Clark, who was gunned down after returning home from a trip nearly three years ago. Anthony is also charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
He remains in custody in the Livingston Parish Detention Center, according to online booking records.
Anthony’s trial was set to begin Tuesday in 21st Judicial District Court. Around 250 jurors had been subpoenaed for the trial, and those who showed up were sent home after less than two hours in the courthouse, according to the Clerk of Court’s Office.
James Rothkamm, defense attorney for Anthony, made the motion to continue the trial due to the discovery of new evidence. Judge Erika Sledge ultimately granted the continuance, which drew objection from Assistant District Attorney Zach Daniels, court records show.
This marks the second time this year the trial was pushed back, following a postponement in February.
The case against Anthony goes back to October 2019, when deputies from the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 9000 block of Rue De Fleur Drive in Watson for a disturbance with shots fired.
At the scene, deputies found “a deceased female with multiple gunshot wounds,” Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard said at the time. The victim was later identified as Clark, 31.
According to Ard, Anthony had arrived at the home earlier in the day and held other occupants — including children — hostage “and physically took their cellphones from them.”
When Clark returned home from a weekend trip, Anthony allegedly confronted her and shot her multiple times before fleeing the scene in her vehicle. Anthony had previously admitted to abusing Clark when he pleaded guilty to domestic violence charges in 2018.
At the time of the shooting, Anthony was on parole for a felony drug charge, according to court records. Ard later told reporters that Anthony had “a pretty extensive criminal history.”
A manhunt ensued after the shooting for Anthony, who surrendered to authorities nearly 24 hours later. A judge later revoked his bond.
Anthony was indicted by a Livingston Parish grand jury in January 2020 for Clark’s murder.
Prosecutors recently said they are not seeking the death penalty. | https://www.livingstonparishnews.com/news/murder-trial-for-baton-rouge-man-accused-of-killing-watson-woman-postponed/article_9cf47358-0847-11ed-9cc3-77fc670b2083.html | 2022-07-20T22:47:19Z | https://www.livingstonparishnews.com/news/murder-trial-for-baton-rouge-man-accused-of-killing-watson-woman-postponed/article_9cf47358-0847-11ed-9cc3-77fc670b2083.html | false | 1 |
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