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LOS ANGELES, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercury General Corporation (NYSE: MCY) reported today that after the markets close on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, the Company will issue an earnings press release reporting its results for the second quarter of 2022, and will also file its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The earnings press release should be read in conjunction with the Company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q.
Mercury General Corporation and its subsidiaries are a multiple line insurance organization offering predominantly personal automobile and homeowners insurance through a network of independent producers and direct-to-consumer sales in many states. For more information, visit the Company's website at http://www.mercuryinsurance.com.
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe harbor" for certain forward-looking statements. Certain statements contained in this press release are forward-looking statements based on the Company's current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on the Company. There can be no assurance that future developments affecting the Company will be those anticipated by the Company. Actual results may differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties (some of which are beyond the control of the Company) and are subject to change based upon various factors, including but not limited to the following risks and uncertainties: changes in the demand for the Company's insurance products, inflation and general economic conditions, including general market risks associated with the Company's investment portfolio; the accuracy and adequacy of the Company's pricing methodologies; catastrophes in the markets served by the Company; uncertainties related to estimates, assumptions and projections generally; the possibility that actual loss experience may vary adversely from the actuarial estimates made to determine the Company's loss reserves in general; the Company's ability to obtain and the timing of the approval of premium rate changes for insurance policies issued in the states where it operates; legislation adverse to the automobile insurance industry or business generally that may be enacted in the states where the Company operates; the Company's success in managing its business in non-California states; the presence of competitors with greater financial resources and the impact of competitive pricing and marketing efforts; the Company's ability to successfully manage its claims organization outside of California; the Company's ability to successfully allocate the resources used in the states with reduced or exited operations to its operations in other states; changes in driving patterns and loss trends; acts of war and terrorist activities; pandemics, epidemics, widespread health emergencies, or outbreaks of infectious diseases; court decisions and trends in litigation and health care and auto repair costs; and legal, cybersecurity, regulatory and litigation risks. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as the result of new information, future events or otherwise. For a more detailed discussion of some of the foregoing risks and uncertainties, see the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Have millions been taking antidepressants with harmful side-effects for decades - when there's no scientific evidence they do what they claim? Some experts have suspected it for years. Now patients have been left reeling by a groundbreaking study
- New research shows the theory justifying antidepressants is just a myth
- The research confirms what some medical professionals have suspected
- Depression being a chemical imbalance has been proven to be unfounded
Like millions of patients who seek help from their GPs for depression, Emma Ward was repeatedly told she was suffering from ‘an imbalance of chemicals in the brain’.
If Emma wanted to get better, her doctors said the 26-year-old should keep taking the antidepressants she had been prescribed since she was 15 — even though the drugs did not seem to improve her mood, and left her feeling perpetually numb emotionally.
Now, shocking new research published yesterday shows that the theory justifying the millions of prescriptions for antidepressants handed out every month to patients such as Emma, is simply not true.
The research confirms what some medical professionals have increasingly come to suspect. That the ‘chemical imbalance’ theory — that depression is due to a lack of the brain chemical serotonin — is nothing more than a myth.
Shocking new research published yesterday shows that the theory justifying the millions of prescriptions for antidepressants handed out every month to patients such as Emma, is simply not true
This myth was created more than 35 years ago by pharmaceutical companies to justify their products, and has been perpetuated ever since by the training and practice of doctors around the world. In the most comprehensive review of the research on links between depression and serotonin ever carried out, researchers from the UK, Italy and Switzerland looked at 17 major international reviews that had documented the findings from more than 260 studies, involving 300,000 patients.
Their findings, published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry, undermine the basis for decades of prescribing of the most commonly used antidepressants, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, or SSRIs.
‘For years, people have been led to believe that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain, due to a deficiency of the chemical serotonin,’ the lead researcher, Professor Joanna Moncrieff, a professor of psychiatry at University College London and a consultant psychiatrist at North East London NHS Foundation Trust, told the Mail.
‘We can safely say that after a vast amount of research conducted over several decades, there is no convincing evidence that depression is caused by serotonin abnormalities.’
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter, a chemical that transmits messages between nerve cells. The NHS website says that while ‘it would be too simplistic to say depression and related mental health conditions are caused by low serotonin levels . . . it is thought SSRIs work by increasing serotonin levels in the brain’.
The findings are a major upset, since SSRIs account for the majority of antidepressants prescribed in the UK, and millions of Britons rely on them.
Their use is rising inexorably — of the record 7.4 million antidepressant prescriptions issued in England in March alone, almost four million were SSRIs. The majority of patients prescribed antidepressants are women.
There are currently eight different SSRIs prescribed in the UK, among them fluoxetine, the mother of all SSRIs — better known as Prozac.
Fluoxetine was developed by U.S. pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly in the early 1970s, based on ‘the hypothesis’ that boosting serotonin would help treat depression, and it soon became apparent that the company had struck gold.
According to a 2005 paper, by two of Fluoxetine’s inventors, ‘revenue from antidepressant sales was valued at less than $200 million in the first eight months of 1975’.
Prozac was approved for the treatment of depression in the U.S. in 1987, and by 2002 it had been prescribed to more than 40 million patients worldwide, with total sales of $22 billion.
‘Part of the reason why the story of chemical imbalances in depression has become so prevalent is because it was propagated by drug companies when they were marketing new antidepressants,’ says Dr Mark Horowitz, a co-author of the new study.
‘Antidepressants have been blockbuster drugs for the pharmaceutical industry, frequently ranking among their most profitable.’
Yet in recent years, the ‘chemical imbalance’ theory has been increasingly questioned. In a position statement on antidepressants in 2019 the Royal College of Psychiatrists said ‘the original idea that antidepressants “correct a chemical imbalance in the brain” is an oversimplification’.
But the theory is still taught at medical schools and in psychiatric textbooks. In its guidance on treating depression in adults, NICE says SSRIs ‘modify neuronal transmission in the brain’ — in other words, they work on serotonin levels.
Just a few weeks ago, during an interview on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour, Dr Nighat Arif, resident GP on both ITV’s This Morning programme and BBC Breakfast, was asked why she thought more women than men were being put on antidepressants.
Stevie Lewis, 66, a former business consultant was prescribed antidepressants after being told she had developed a chemical imbalance
Women, she said, were not only more likely to ask for help, but also ‘understand that there is a chemical imbalance and antidepressants given at the right time will help with that imbalance’.
And yet ‘it has been suspected for some years that the evidence for this “brain imbalance” doesn’t stack up,’ says Professor Moncrieff. ‘But no one has got the evidence together and really looked at it properly.
‘However, now we have and it confirms that there is no convincing evidence that serotonin is linked with depression, and certainly not that low serotonin is a cause of depression.
‘We suggest it is time to acknowledge that the serotonin theory is not empirically substantiated.’
If the drugs don’t work by tackling a mythical ‘imbalance’, this could explain previous research which has found that SSRIs and other antidepressants are no better than a placebo for mild to moderate depression.
Certainly, according to the new review, antidepressants ‘work’ mainly because people believe they do. The researchers write: ‘It is often assumed that the effects of antidepressants demonstrate that depression must be at least partially caused by a brain-based chemical abnormality, and that the apparent efficacy of SSRIs shows serotonin is implicated.
‘Other explanations for the effects of antidepressants have been put forward, including the idea they work via an amplified placebo effect.’
Even if antidepressants do have a placebo effect, they are active drugs that can have unpleasant side-effects, including loss of libido and emotional numbness. Some people can also struggle to come off them because of severe withdrawal symptoms.
Take Emma Ward — she’s an NHS psychologist, which makes the way she was treated all the more incredible. We’ve changed her name to protect her identity at her request.
Several times over the years, Emma had tried to wean herself off the various antidepressants she was put on as a teenager, but she was always defeated by the side-effects of withdrawal: ‘it felt like my brain was submerged in water in a really choppy sea’.
Then, two months ago, desperate for help to come off the antidepressant fluoxetine, she spoke to her Community Mental Health Team, only to be told ‘bizarrely, and infuriatingly, I was just being “resistant to getting better” ’.
By this stage, she’d done her own research and questioned the chemical imbalance theory — ‘but I was told not believing in it was an indication of paranoid thoughts, because the theory was “scientifically proven”. On that basis, they recommended I should start taking anti-psychotics’.
Stevie Lewis, 66, a former business consultant was prescribed antidepressants after being told she had developed a chemical imbalance.
Now a campaigner against the overuse of antidepressants and a board member of the International Institute for Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal, Stevie was on an SSRI for 17 years, most of which she spent ‘trying and failing to stop’ because the withdrawal effects were so severe.
‘I am outraged that I and so many other people have been persuaded to take a drug based on unproven science,’ says Stevie, from Catbrook, Monmouthshire.
Women are more likely to be paying the price for the medical profession’s adherence to the myth of chemical imbalance, for the simple reason that more women than men are prescribed antidepressants.
A survey by the Women’s Nutritional Advisory Service in 2019 found that 40 per cent of women experiencing perimenopause were prescribed antidepressants to help manage their (hormonal) symptoms. A study this year found women were more than twice as likely to be diagnosed with anxiety and prescribed antidepressants. Professor Martin Marshall, chair of the Royal College of GPs (RCGP), said this was because women are ‘more comfortable seeking help for mental health conditions’ than men.
Stevie Lewis was first prescribed antidepressants in 1996, when she was 41, and began suffering intermittent insomnia and unexplained anxiety once a month.
‘I now know I was going through the classic perimenopause, but it wasn’t discussed in those days. Instead, I was told I was on the edge of a nervous breakdown, that I had a chemical imbalance in my brain and that these tablets would correct it.
‘What astonishes me is that doctors, who are supposed to be scientists, have perpetuated this story for the best part of 30 years. It is shameful.’
Shown the new research by Good Health, Dr Arif said that like legions of doctors before her, she’d been taught ‘that depression is caused by low serotonin’.
She added: ‘If newer research is correcting this long-held belief, then I welcome the discussion and will look again at how I communicate how antidepressants work with my patients.’
Lead researcher behind the new review, Dr Horowitz, a training psychiatrist and clinical research fellow in psychiatry at University College London, said that during his training he, too, was taught depression was caused by low serotonin — ‘I even taught this to students in my own lectures’.
Now, he says, ‘it feels like everything I thought I knew has been flipped upside down’.
Professor Moncrieff says: ‘We do not understand what antidepressants are doing to the brain, and giving people misinformation prevents them from making an informed decision about whether to take them or not.’
What emerged from the new research was ‘how strong an effect adverse life events played in depression, suggesting low mood is a response to people’s lives and cannot be boiled down to a simple chemical equation’, the researchers noted.
Yet surveys have shown the vast majority of patients believe their depression is caused by low serotonin or a chemical imbalance.
‘This belief,’ say the authors, ‘has been shown to lead to a pessimistic outlook on the likelihood of recovery.’
In June 2022, NICE issued its first new guidance in 12 years on treating depression, indicating that SSRIs should be considered as the first-choice antidepressant for more severe patients.
It says its recommendations were ‘arrived at after careful consideration of the evidence available’, and a spokesperson told the Mail that ‘our recommendations were based on the evidence of effectiveness’.
The Royal College of Psychiatrists said: ‘Antidepressants are an effective, NICE-recommended treatment for depression. We would not recommend for anyone to stop taking their antidepressants based on this review.’
Professor Marshall of the RCGP said: ‘This research is challenging, and it’s important it is taken into account as clinical guidelines are developed and updated.
‘Patients should not be concerned about taking antidepressants as a result, but if they are, they should continue to take them as prescribed and discuss this with their doctor at their next appointment.’ | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11033517/Have-millions-taking-antidepressants-harmful-effects-decades-no-reason.html | 2022-07-20T22:52:01Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11033517/Have-millions-taking-antidepressants-harmful-effects-decades-no-reason.html | false | 3 |
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Hendon Hooker has been named as one of 35 players to the 2022 Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award preseason watch list.
Hooker a semifinalist for the award in 2021, is one of seven SEC quarterbacks on the list.
The Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award honors the nation’s top quarterback and is the oldest and most prestigious college football award.
The 46th annual Davey O’Brien awards dinner honoring the winner will be held Feb. 20, 2023 at the Fort Worth Club in Fort Worth, Texas.
Hooker made 11 starts last season for the Vols after transferring from Virginia Tech. He holds the single-season program record for completion percentage (84.0) and passing efficiency rating (181.4).
The Greensboro, North Carolina native accounted for 3,561 yards of total offense and 36 touchdowns. | https://volswire.usatoday.com/2022/07/20/hendon-hooker-named-to-davey-obrien-watch-list/ | 2022-07-20T22:54:44Z | https://volswire.usatoday.com/2022/07/20/hendon-hooker-named-to-davey-obrien-watch-list/ | false | null |
Luton are giving a trial to former Manchester United and Brentford midfielder Max Haygarth.
The 20-year-old started out at Old Trafford, joining the Red Devils as a nine-year-old, signing a scholarship in 2018, playing once for the U21s when coming off the bench in a 6-0 Checkatrade Trophy win at Salford City in September 2020.
He was loaned to the B team of Brentford in October 2020 and was called up by the first team for the Championship clash at Nottingham Forest in December, coming off the bench for the final moments.
Haygarth then joined the Bees permanently in January 2021, featuring in two FA Cup ties, as with Brentford winning promotion to the top flight, he made the first team squad once, that in a 3-3 draw with Newcastle United.
However, after 28 appearances for the B team in just under two seasons, he was released when his contract expired at the end of the season.]
He was on the bench at Northampton on Saturday, before featuring in tonight’s trip to Peterborough as a second half substitute.
Speaking about the youngster, boss Nathan Jones said: “It’s just getting him in and there’s a few little things we’re doing, a few little bits of business that just safeguards the future for years to come.” | https://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town/hatters-give-a-trial-to-former-manchester-united-and-brentford-midfielder-3776390 | 2022-07-20T22:59:17Z | https://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town/hatters-give-a-trial-to-former-manchester-united-and-brentford-midfielder-3776390 | true | 1 |
SAN ANTONIO, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tickets are now on sale for the Tasting Texas Wine + Food Festival hosted by Culinaria and Visit San Antonio and flavored by the James Beard Foundation. October 27-30, San Antonio will host top culinary leaders from the U.S. and Mexico and showcase their talents at events ranging from tastings, intimate dinners, outdoor lunches, hands-on workshops, educational panels, and more. Festival attendees will be able to customize their gastronomic experience by choosing between all-inclusive festival packages or a-la-carte options starting from $100.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
- The Collective: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, noon – 6:00 p.m., Travis Park
- Southern Hospitality: Friday, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m., Pearl
- Celebrate Agave: Saturday, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m., Travis Park
- Lunches and Dinners: Thursday – Saturday
- Seminars and Workshops: Thursday – Saturday
TICKET PACKAGES
- Super VIP – $1,025
- The Weekender – $600
- Just the Collective – $300
To buy tickets and access the full schedule, chef and beverage lineup, hotel partners, travel hosts, and more, visit TastingTexas.com.
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Consulting firm commended by its millennial employees for offering a rewarding career
MENLO PARK, Calif., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global consulting firm Protiviti has been named to the 2022 list of Best Workplaces for MillennialsTM by Fortune magazine and Great Place to Work. The annual list, which is based on anonymous survey responses from more than 413,000 U.S.-based millennial employees, recognizes companies that create the most consistently positive experience for millennials. Protiviti is in the large company category (1,000 or more employees) and has been recognized on this list on four previous occasions.
"Our people are empowered to advance their careers within a highly supportive and inclusive workplace," said Jessica Harrison, senior director, people and culture, Protiviti. "We offer interesting and impactful client work, extensive on- and off-the-job training, deep mentoring relationships, and numerous benefits designed to support our people at all stages of their careers with Protiviti and help them realize their full potential."
The Best Workplaces for MillennialsTM list is highly competitive. Great Place to Work selected the list using rigorous analytics and confidential employee feedback. Companies are only considered for the Best Workplaces list if they are a Great Place to Work-Certified™ organization.
"These companies value their millennial workers by showing genuine care, flexibility and purpose in ways that matter to this generation," says Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work. "They expect company values to be lived by their leaders, which, in turn, elicits their loyalty and trust. Congratulations to the Best Workplaces for Millennials for their hard work."
Protiviti was ranked #15 on the latest Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list, its eighth consecutive year on this list, and ranked #6 among large companies on the Best Workplaces in the Bay Area® 2022 list. In 2021, Protiviti was named by Fortune as a Best Workplace for Diversity™, Working Parents™, Millennials™ and Women™ and was ranked #14 on Great Place to Work's list of Best Workplaces in Consulting and Professional Services™. Protiviti was also named to the 2021 PEOPLE Companies that Care® list.
About Protiviti
Protiviti (www.protiviti.com) is a global consulting firm that delivers deep expertise, objective insights, a tailored approach and unparalleled collaboration to help leaders confidently face the future. Protiviti and its independent and locally owned Member Firms provide clients with consulting and managed solutions in finance, technology, operations, data, digital, legal, governance, risk and internal audit through its network of more than 85 offices in over 25 countries.
Named to the 2022 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list, Protiviti has served more than 80 percent of Fortune 100 and nearly 80 percent of Fortune 500 companies. The firm also works with smaller, growing companies, including those looking to go public, as well as with government agencies. Protiviti is a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Half (NYSE: RHI). Founded in 1948, Robert Half is a member of the S&P 500 index.
Protiviti is not licensed or registered as a public accounting firm and does not issue opinions on financial statements or offer attestation services.
Editor's note: Protiviti photo available upon request.
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A 61-year-old church youth leader from Azusa was arrested after being accused of sexual battery of a 16-year-old in Angelus Oaks, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department announced Monday, July 18.
An inappropriate relationship between Marciano Cuellar and a minor was investigated by the Sheriff’s Department on June 12, authorities said in a news release. On Friday, July 15, Cuellar was arrested on suspicion of sexual battery of a minor victim, sheriff’s officials said.
On Tuesday, July 19, Cuellar was charged with a misdemeanor count of annoying and molesting a child, according to the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office. The victim is a boy, records show.
It wasn’t immediately clear when the suspected battery took place, but Cuellar was involved with a church in Glendora, according to Mara Rodriguez, spokeswoman for the Sheriff’s Department. He had regular contact with minors, so investigators believe there may be additional victims, authorities said.
However, authorities did not name the church Cuellar was affiliated with.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Deputy D. Brandt at 909-918-2305. | https://www.redlandsdailyfacts.com/2022/07/19/church-youth-leader-arrested-for-sexual-battery-of-minor-in-angelus-oaks/ | 2022-07-20T23:04:45Z | https://www.redlandsdailyfacts.com/2022/07/19/church-youth-leader-arrested-for-sexual-battery-of-minor-in-angelus-oaks/ | false | 2 |
WFO SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
255 PM PDT Wed Jul 20 2022
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 11 PM PDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. For the Excessive Heat
Warning, temperatures in the San Joaquin Valley of 102 to 108
degrees with temperatures in the lower Sierra foothills and Kern
River Valley of 97 to 102 degrees. For the Heat Advisory, high
temperatures in the San Joaquin Valley of 100 to 106 degrees
and the lower Sierra foothills and Kern River Valley of 95 to
104 degrees.
* WHERE...The San Joaquin Valley, lower Sierra foothills, and
the Kern River Valley
* WHEN...For the Excessive Heat Warning, until 10 PM PDT this
evening. For the Heat Advisory, from noon to 11 PM PDT
Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the
potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those
working or participating in outdoor activities.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
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As of July 15, Montana remains one of eight states untouched by monkeypox.
However, Missoula Public Health officials are urging local medical professionals as well as community members to know and be able to recognize the signs of the virus.
Health Promotion Director Cindy Farr explained, “Unfortunately, it is likely only a matter of time before Monkeypox makes its way to Montana now that it is in 41 other states, and with Missoula being a travel hub for our state’s tourism there is a chance we could see the virus come here.”
However, she also shared that, “Thankfully, the strain of monkeypox currently circulating in the United States appears to be mild and there have been no deaths reported nationwide. However, recognizing the signs of this virus remains important as it could easily be confused for other diseases. Properly identifying and isolating anyone with monkeypox quickly will help us stop community spread.”
Early signs of monkeypox include fever, malaise, headache, swollen lymph nodes, and occasionally a cough or sore throat.
Other symptoms include muscle aches, backache, chills and exhaustion, followed by a rash that normally begins on the face and spreads around the body.
Some individuals may develop only a rash, with or without swollen lymph nodes, which can occur on the genitals.
Symptoms usually begin a week or two after exposure but in some cases symptoms have taken up to three weeks to show.
Monkeypox spreads when a person comes into close contact with an infected person by touching the monkeypox lesions on the skin, encountering respiratory secretions or droplets, or touching contaminated materials.
Even though this form of monkeypox has not been reported in the U.S. this year, monkeypox can also spread from animals to humans.
Vaccines for monkeypox have been developed, yet they exist in extremely limited quantities.
If one is tested and diagnosed with monkeypox they should immediately isolate at home until all of their rash lesions have healed, the scabs have fallen off, and a fresh layer of skin has formed. | https://www.kpax.com/news/western-montana-news/missoula-public-health-officials-warn-about-monkeypox | 2022-07-20T23:09:49Z | https://www.kpax.com/news/western-montana-news/missoula-public-health-officials-warn-about-monkeypox | true | 1 |
WFO DALLAS / FT. WORTH Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
West central Cooke County in north central Texas...
* Until 530 PM CDT.
* At 449 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Muenster and
is nearly stationary.
HAZARD...65 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Muenster, Myra.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection get inside a sturdy structure and stay away from
windows.
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REST, Inc., a local non-profit 501c3 charitable organization dedicated to supporting kinship families, has announced a new support program coming to the Clearfield area which will help children impacted by parental substance use disorder.
Bobbie Johnson, Founder/CEO of REST, Inc., said, “According to data provided by the National Association of Children of Addiction, one in four children in the United States is exposed to alcohol misuse or alcohol dependence in the family. And that doesn’t take into account those living in families where there is illicit drug use.
“When you read these statistics, see it all around you, and talk to leaders in the community about how substance use is impacting all areas of our community, you realize it reaches so many. And it’s traumatic, so how do we mitigate the circumstances? How do we support those who are impacted by the disease of Substance Use Disorder, give them hope and lead them to a path of recovery? We do something.”
That “something” has become a partnership between REST, Inc., the Clearfield Area School District, and the Clearfield County Career and Technology Center through which educational support groups will be offered within both schools. These educational support groups will be embedded in the school day and are preventive interventions to benefit both the affected children and their parents or other family members.
The Children’s Program Kit, developed by NACoA and the core of this project, is designed to mitigate adverse childhood experiences, via the group setting, to offer education and a safe environment in which these children can express their feelings freely, build a sense of belonging, reduce isolation and enhance protective factors. Children will learn they are not alone and that they are not to blame for a parent’s Substance Use Disorder, as it is a disease – one their loved ones can recover from. Children will also learn skills needed to be safe and resilient, such as problem solving, finding safety and building a support system.
Additionally, parents and other caregivers can learn how to better understand the child’s needs and how to make use of supportive services for the entire family. Group lessons will include information on SUD as a family disease, treatment options and recovery, community resources, and interpersonal skill-building. Educational materials for parents and caregivers will inform caregivers about lesson topics covered and recovery issues in culturally appropriate ways. Students can be referred by parents/guardians, guidance counselors, Student Assistance Program representatives, family court and other social services. Students are also able to self-refer.
These education support groups will officially begin in October 2022, with school and community roll-out beginning in September.
Funding for this program has initially been provided by the Life Unites Us Community Grant, awarded to REST, Inc. along with four other organizations across Pennsylvania with projects developed to reduce stigma associated with Substance Use Disorder and to promote recovery.
The Clearfield Area School District was also generous in securing the initial curriculum package for REST, Inc.
To learn more about this program or become a trained volunteer facilitator, please contact Bobbie Johnson at (814) 762-2933 or email restinc2021@outlook.com.
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CHENNAI: Commuters waiting in the open to board buses at 156 locations around the city can now heave a sigh of relief after the Greater Chennai Corporation has decided to build bus shelters.
"There are many places where the bus stops at a certain point but there are no shelters. We have made provisions for 156 such new shelters in places that do not presently have one, in the tender floated for modernisation of bus shelters," said a senior corporation official.
The civic body will also take into account public requests over the next two years and construct new shelters accordingly, added the official. "Tender conditions were included so that these new shelters will be constructed at a lesser cost whenever need arises in the next two years," the official said.
This is part of the civic body's plan to convert 1,000 bus shelters in the city to modern stainless steel shelters. This includes renovating 844 existing shelters to include heat-resistant roofs and display panels that will have route numbers and names of the stops.
The display panels will have information such as route maps with information on the nearest public toilets, and nearby landmarks. The shelters will have Singara Chennai 2.0 logo. "All bus shelters will be disabled friendly," said corporation officials.
They will have ramps on both sides and the most important information on the display panels no higher than five feet so that wheelchair users can read them. The shelters are to have tactile flooring and for those suffering from visual impairments, brightly coloured tapes will be used for mobility assistance. The shelters will do away with empty spaces behind the bus stops that allow residents to urinate.
In the Build Operate Transfer, the contracting firm will be allowed to collect revenue for advertising display in designated places within the shelter and a specific fee is to be paid to the corporation annually. Recently, corruption allegations cropped up against Skyrams that now operates 450 bus shelters.
"As and when the tender expires, we will re-tender shelters in a phased manner. Already 65 of the 450 shelters operating periods expired," said an official. | https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2022/jul/20/greater-chennai-corporation-to-build-156-new-bus-shelters-2478457.html | 2022-07-20T23:16:32Z | https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2022/jul/20/greater-chennai-corporation-to-build-156-new-bus-shelters-2478457.html | false | 1 |
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month and Archives Month
By Nancy Melley
National Archives
October observes both Hispanic Heritage Month and Archives Month, so I’m highlighting a recently completed project that speaks to both celebrations. The University of California at San Diego digitized the Herman Baca collection and, in the process, made some really great contacts with its outreach efforts.
First some information about the Herman Baca and the collection he donated. He organized the San Diego chapter of MAPA (Mexican-American Political Association) in 1968 and served as its president through 1974. In the 1970s he organized the San Diego County chapter of La Raza Unida Party, a national third-party effort to increase the participation of the Chicano community as both registered voters and political candidates. Also in the early 1970s, Baca chaired San Diego’s Mexican American Advisory Committee (now the Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee), a program of President Lyndon Johnson’s War on Poverty, and NEPSI, a narcotics education and prevention program. Baca also organized and served as the chairman of the board of Casa Justicia, a community-based social service agency providing support for undocumented persons dealing with immigration issues. In 1975, Baca founded the Committee on Chicano Rights (CCR), a non-profit corporation organized to develop and improve the educational, social, and economic conditions of Chicanos by encouraging participation in educational, community, and civic affairs. CCR took on local and national issues like the fight for Chicano Park, police brutality, zoning, farm workers’ rights, the KKK, and even President Jimmy Carter’s immigration plan.
The collection documents his grassroots activities and events of the Chicano movement and includes correspondence; organizational documents (articles of incorporation and bylaws, membership documents, public relations materials, meeting minutes, fundraising materials, etc.) for the Committee on Chicano Rights, the Mexican-American Political Association (MAPA), and La Raza Unida Political Party; interviews; court case files; writings of others; newspaper clippings; video recordings; Chicano artworks; and photographs. The Baca collection, including a license to digitize and make the collection available on the internet, was donated to UCSD in 2004, becoming the first Chicano Activism archival collection in the special collections library. UCSD digitized more than 42,000 pages of documents, posters, photographs and slides as well as approximately 25 hours of audio interviews from the collection.
During the project to digitize this collection, staff at UC San Diego’s Geisel Library engaged in a number of outreach activities to publicize the work and the collection. They promoted the project through the usual means, such as press releases – which were picked up by local newspapers including La Prensa, and newer outlets like Tumblr (http://hermanbacapapers.tumblr.com).
They also created buttons, bookmarks and postcards using images in the collection. These were distributed on campus and at local festivals – notably at the Cesar Chavez Celebration Kick-Off Luncheon, at Chicano Park Day, and at the Palomar College Civil Rights Festival – where they also provided live demonstrations of the digital collection using iPads and a MiFi connection. This is the first time I know of that one of our grantees went into the community and did live demonstrations to encourage use of a collection. I don’t think it would work for all of the digitization projects we fund, but it’s an interesting idea that can be used to great effect.
It’s a great collection and I encourage you to check it out.
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Police are hunting for a suspect after a woman was abducted and sexually assaulted in Niagara Falls.
Around 7:30 p.m. on July 19, according to Niagara Regional Police, a woman in her 20s was walking in the area of Drummond Road near Highway 420.
She was approached on foot by an unknown man, who had been driving a pickup truck. After a brief conversation, the man forced her into the truck and the victim was taken to an unknown area, possibly in Chippawa.
While being held against her will, police said, the woman was assaulted, and sexually assaulted.
The victim, suffering from visible facial injuries, was able to escape on foot and wave down a passing motorist who offered assistance.
The motorist drove the woman to “a place of safety” in the area of Frederica Street, police said.
Police were called around midnight July 20, and the victim was treated by Niagara Emergency Medical Services paramedics for non-life-threatening injuries before being transported to a local hospital.
“This is a serious offence that we have assigned significant investigative resources to,” said NRP Const. Phil Gavin.
“It is our intention to identify the person responsible for this offence and hold them accountable.”
Detectives have reason to believe the unknown assailant may have recently been involved in a relationship with a female that ended.
The suspect is described as a white male, in his 20s, with a muscular build, clean shaven, with blonde hair in a “man bun.”
He is estimated to be five-feet, 11-inches tall and was wearing dark clothes, including capri-style pants.
Detectives are appealing to members of the public to come forward if they have any information on the incident.
“We believe the physical description of the suspect is unique,” Gavin said. “Combined with the information that he was driving a pickup truck, and that he uttered in front of the victim that he just had a relationship end are elements that someone may recognize.”
Police would also like to speak to the male motorist, who was driving a white pickup truck, who stopped to help the victim.
“We believe that male has information that can further this investigation,” Gavin added.
Anyone who may have information on the incident can call police 905-688-4111, ext. 1009167, or Crime Stoppers of Niagara at 1-800-222-8477.
Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to persons who contact the program with information which leads to an arrest. | https://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/news/crime/2022/07/20/woman-abducted-in-niagara-falls-and-sexually-assaulted.html | 2022-07-20T23:21:13Z | https://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/news/crime/2022/07/20/woman-abducted-in-niagara-falls-and-sexually-assaulted.html | false | 3 |
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — The mayor of Highland Park, Illinois, where a gunman opened fire at a Fourth of July parade, testified before Congress Wednesday to call for a ban on assault weapons.
Nancy Rotering said she will “be haunted forever” by the shooting that killed seven people and injured dozens more.
“We were screaming, ‘Run! Shooter!'” she recalled. “Less than a minute is all it took for a person with an assault weapon to shoot 83 rounds into a crowd, forever changing so many lives.”
She and Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill, said a ban on assault-style weapons could help prevent future shootings. Duckworth, a veteran of the Iraq War, said assault weapons belong only on the battlefield.
“We don’t have to live this way,” Duckworth said. “We can still hunt, we can still have an armed citizenry. We can do all of that … without weapons of war.”
Republicans argue a ban would not stop killings and would instead only stop law-abiding citizens from protecting themselves “against the horrible spike in violent crime that began two years ago,” Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, said.
He and fellow Republicans say Democrats ought to focus their attention on improving mental health.
“We can’t keep seeing shooter after shooter follow the same predictable path and nobody does anything about it,” Grassley said.
Congress recently passed gun safety legislation putting millions toward that effort, but Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., said he will also keep pushing for the assault weapons ban. House Democrats are planning to vote on such a ban, but it’s unclear when or if the Senate may do the same.
“I voted for the first assault weapons ban. I’ll do it again,” Durbin said. “America must do better.” | https://kdvr.com/news/politics/washington-dc-bureau/highland-park-mayor-calls-for-assault-weapons-ban/ | 2022-07-20T23:21:52Z | https://kdvr.com/news/politics/washington-dc-bureau/highland-park-mayor-calls-for-assault-weapons-ban/ | true | 12 |
- Helps fulfil real estate and lease accounting management needs through a unified platform
- Provides tools to help create a sustainable and net-zero future for buildings
- Supports organizations in developing operating efficiency, increased customer value and business innovation
LONDON, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The EY organization today announces an alliance with Planon, a market leading smart sustainable building management solution provider, and EY Advisory Netherlands LLP (EY Netherlands), to help businesses optimize their real estate and workplace strategies in achieving growth, long-term value and sustainability. The alliance has been activated in the Netherlands and the US with additional global expansion planned over time.
As corporate offices play an enormous role in reaching a net-zero future, real estate managers are under increasing pressure to be transparent about the energy and sustainability performance of their building portfolios and to identify areas for improvement. The EY-Planon Alliance brings clients options for a seamless experience to fulfil their real estate and digital workplace needs with a focus on innovative technology and efficacy in implementation.
This alliance supports client efforts to navigate the increasingly complex digital workplace, smart building and workplace experience arena with actionable and meaningful insights from the EY organization, combined with Planon's integrated workplace management solution (IWMS) and internet of things (IoT) platform. As leaders in the real estate consulting and technology marketplace, EY teams bring deep knowledge of real estate, workplace and facilities, and extensive experience in lease accounting and software implementation across a global footprint.
Through the alliance offerings, clients will also be supported to meet compliance with lease accounting standards and create greater efficiency in portfolio management and process quality, which measurably helps reduce costs and contributes to the organization's overall performance.
Bernd Kramer, EY Global Planon Alliance Leader, says:
"The EY-Planon Alliance brings together the digital tools, systems and implementation experience of EY teams and Planon to support organizations seeking a comprehensive solution depot to reshape their real estate and facilities digitally. The alliance helps reduce the complexity arising from independent siloed systems through unified integrated platforms, helping organizations make better decisions, and act quickly and sustainably to develop a future-ready workplace."
Pierre Guelen, Founder and CEO of Planon, says:
"Planon is thrilled to collaborate with the EY organization to leverage their experience in real estate and business consulting, their in-depth knowledge of the IWMS landscape and their thought leadership to help our clients achieve a healthy, efficient and sustainable workplace. As global leaders in our respective fields, the EY organization and Planon make a powerful team that will continue to help drive adoption of leading technologies for real estate and facility management, and add value for clients."
For more information, visit ey.com/alliances.
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Agnipath scheme: Army recruitment rally to be held in Hisar from August 11 to 25
As many as 1,739 candidates of Haryana were recruited into the Army as soldiers in 2017-18, followed by 1,149 in 2018-19 and 2,521 in 2019-20, an official spokesperson said as the state government geared up for the upcoming army recruitment rallies to be organised in four districts soon.
Haryana chief secretary Sanjeev Kaushal on Wednesday chaired the steering committee meeting regarding the preparations for the army recruitment rallies along with four deputy commissioners and other officers through video conferencing.
Under the Agneepath scheme of the Central government, a recruitment rally will be organised in Hisar from August 11 to August 25. After that recruitment rallies will also be held in Ambala, Bhiwani and Rohtak.
The chief secretary said the first recruitment rally is being organised in Hisar and so far, 12,500 applicants have registered there. The last date to register is July 30, so it is possible that the number of applicants may increase.
Kaushal said that nodal officers should be appointed in all districts to conduct these recruitments smoothly and that accommodation should be arranged for officers and applicants during the recruitment.
He directed the police officers to arrange a first-aid kit, an adequate quantity of necessary medicines, ambulance and fire-fighting vehicles to avoid any untoward incident at the rally site.
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Four killed, 5 injured in Sonepat road mishap
Four persons, including three women, were killed and five others received injuries after the pick-van in which they were travelling rammed into a tractor-trailer near Garhi Kalan village in Sonepat on Wednesday, the police said. The deceased have been identified as Sandeep, 22, Satbiri, 26, Dulari, 45, and all residents of Uttar Pradesh, 20, Pooja.
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Hisar DSP’s last rites to be performed on Thursday; family seeks CBI or judicial probe
The last rites of Haryana deputy superintendent of police (DSP) Surender Singh, who was mowed down by a truck in Nuh on Tuesday, could not be performed on Wednesday as his son Siddharth reached Delhi late in the evening from Canada. The last rites will be performed on Thursday. The DSP's younger brother, Ashok Manjhu demanded a probe either from the Central Bureau of Investigation or judicial investigation.
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Haryana likely to have policy on overhead cables’ installation
The Haryana government is likely to have a policy on laying of overhead electricity wires in the state. During the hearing on Tuesday, the state's counsel sought time to consider suggestions in this regard put forth during the resumed hearing of a suo motu plea initiated in 2016 on media reports of high voltage wires posing threat to people in large parts of the state.
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Protest erupts after 35 illegal houses razed in Karnal’s Valmiki Basti
Amid protest by residents, the Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP), Karnal, carried out a demolition drive at Valmiki Basti in Sector 12 here on Wednesday. Police were deployed to control the protesters and the teams demolished 35 houses that were built illegally. The officials leading the demolition drive claimed that the action was initiated following orders of the Punjab and Haryana High Court on a petition by the Resident Welfare Association of Sector 12.
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Khadi Gram Udyog Board in-charge, computer operator held for graft
The Haryana State Vigilance Bureau has registered two cases and arrested three persons, including the Khadi Gram Udyog Board in-charge and computer operator, for taking Rs 30,000 bribe. Anil Kumar also holds the additional charge of district Jind and Sonepat. In this regard, a case has been registered against them at the bureau's police station in Karnal. | https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/agnipath-scheme-army-recruitment-rally-to-be-held-in-hisar-from-august-11-to-25-101658353213065.html | 2022-07-20T23:23:46Z | https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/agnipath-scheme-army-recruitment-rally-to-be-held-in-hisar-from-august-11-to-25-101658353213065.html | true | 1 |
MILPITAS, Calif., July 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- View, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIEW) (“View” or the “Company”), a leader in smart building platforms and technologies, today announced that the Company plans to report second quarter 2022 financial results after market close on Monday, August 8th, 2022.
View will host a conference call to discuss its results at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time / 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time the same day. The live webcast of the call can be accessed at the View Investor Relations website at https://investors.view.com, along with the Company's earnings press release.
The U.S. dial-in for the call is 1-888-428-7458 (1-404-267-0368 for non-U.S. callers). Callers should ask to join the View, Inc. call. A replay of the conference call will be available for 1 week after the call, while an archived version of the webcast will be available on the View Investor Relations website for 90 days. The U.S. dial-in for the conference call replay is 1-877-660-6853 (1-201-612-7415 for non-U.S. callers). The replay access code is 13731857.
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Rick Haglund: State economic development should put people and communities first
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Michigan has two basic economic problems: not enough working adults to fill plentiful jobs, and wide swaths of distressed urban and rural neighborhoods where good jobs are out of reach for their residents.
Tim Bartik says Michigan needs a radical new economic development approach that will connect more people to jobs, strengthen neighborhoods and promote economic equity.
Bartik, senior economist at the Upjohn Institute for Employment Research in Kalamazoo, has long argued for a more place- and people-based approach to economic development.
His latest research calls for states to largely end their practice of luring jobs though costly business attraction incentives. Bartik, an expert on tax incentives, has argued that 75% of the time businesses would have made the same location or expansion decisions without incentives.
And many of those businesses locate and expand in already strong labor markets, he said, including Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor and suburban Detroit.
Michigan’s business-centric approach to economic development is lacking.
A new CNBC study , “America’s Top States for Business,” for example, found that Michigan has among the lowest business costs in the country, but is average or below average in such crucial areas as workforce availability and quality of life.
The study emphasized workforce over all other factors. Michigan fell five spots in this year’s study to 16th.
Bartik is calling for states to repackage their billions of dollars in business incentives into block grants that would be used to boost weak local labor markets, consisting of one or more counties, and invest in distressed neighborhoods through a variety of business, job training and social services.
“I’ve pulled together a lot of stuff I’ve done to make an argument for state governments to take a step toward doing this,” Bartik told me.
State governments are best positioned in implementing this new approach because they are more flexible and can act faster than the federal government, he said.
A more local service-based approach to economic development would require states to collectively spend $30 billion annually for 10 years to have a positive impact. But that cost is less than 3% of state taxes and could be paid for by eliminating business tax incentives, Bartik said.
Finding and keeping workers is the biggest problem many Michigan businesses face. But the state also has one of the lowest percentages of working adults in the country.
In June, Michigan ranked 39th in the employment-to-population ratio with just 57.4% of adults 16 years and older holding jobs. That’s mainly a result of the state’s aging population, lack of child care, and jobs being out of reach for people living in distressed areas.
Bartik’s research focuses on the core labor market, people between the ages of 25 and 54. He considers a labor market to be at full employment when 82.8% of those prime working-age adults hold jobs.
Moderately to severely distressed labor markets range from 5 to 10 percentage points below full employment, according to Bartik’s measure. By that definition, nearly the entire Upper Peninsula, and most of eastern and central Michigan are distressed.
Many rural and urban neighborhoods are similarly depressed. Nearly half of Detroit’s neighborhoods fit Bartik’s definition of being distressed.
“And some of the most severe distress is in rural communities,” he said.
The problems of distressed communities, “including increases in substance abuse, crime and family breakups spill over their borders,” Bartik said. “Distressed communities undermine the community and tax base, and welfare and crime costs strain local and state budgets.”
But improving neighborhoods and boosting labor markets require separate approaches, Bartik said.
Trying to create more jobs in neighborhoods won’t do much to help people living there because most of the new jobs go to outsiders, he said. What’s needed is job training, more child are and greater access to transportation that give neighborhood residents access to jobs in the larger labor market.
Those labor markets would become closer to full employment by more state spending on infrastructure, and customized job training and business services such as manufacturing extension services.
“Such customized services have less than one-third the cost-per-job-created of business tax incentives,” Bartik said.
Under his plan, most areas of the state would receive funding. But distressed areas would get higher per-capita allocations.
He acknowledges that turning away from the business incentive approach to economic development is politically difficult. There’s not much governors and local officials love more than presiding over a ribbon-cutting for a shiny new factory they’ve subsidized with tax dollars.
There’s also no current model of where providing services over tax incentives has worked. But Bartik points to the creation of the New Deal-era Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) electric utility that helped turn the Southeast region of the country into an economic powerhouse.
In its early years, TVA also built highways, provided job training and conducted public health programs.
“It contributed to an enormous growth of manufacturing jobs in the region,” Bartik said.
Economic development shouldn’t be just about helping businesses create jobs. It also needs to enact policies that connect more people to employment.
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Tauranga City Council is giving out 150 showerheads in a bid to find ways to reduce the strain on the growing city's water supply — and save residents money.
The council is offering the deal to households keen to take part in the 30-day trial that asks them to swap their showerhead using more than 12 litres of water a minute for a new version that uses nine litres per minute.
Council manager of water services Peter Bahrs said the showerheads would be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis to applicants who met the criteria needed.
Each person taking part will need to agree to complete a short survey, expected to be emailed about two weeks after they collect their new water-efficient showerhead.
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"[The council is] keen to receive feedback on the application and their shower experience using the new showerhead. In the application form, we ask what the flow rate of their current showerhead is, how long they spend in the shower, and questions about their shower experience," Bahrs said.
When the information is compared with the post-trial survey, the council "can then calculate water savings and get feedback on their shower experience with the new showerhead".
Bahrs said, on average, the council estimated a household of 2.5 people who switch to a low-use showerhead will save about 43,800 litres of water per year, "which equals $145.85 in water bill savings".
The council spent $5625 on the 150 showerheads.
"The showerhead will pay for itself in less than four months," Barhs said.
Tauranga has had months-long sprinkler bans in recent summers as streams that supplied the city's drinking water ran low.
Last summer, the city council brought in "significantly stronger" water restrictions in a bid to ease a looming record water shortage.
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Bahrs said the showerhead exchange was not directly related to increased summer demand, "however, any savings would contribute to reducing water demand year-round".
"Good water use habits are important at all times of the year and small changes at home in the kitchen, bathroom, and garden can make a big difference."
In a report presented to city commissioners in November, Bahrs said tighter water rules were needed over high-demand periods to enable the council to maintain water stream levels.
The need for the community to recognise the importance and value of water was highlighted, and the new rules were based on how Australian councils managed water shortages as well as feedback from Watercare Services about an Auckland water shortage.
Bahrs said the council was trying to build on an ongoing behavioural change "to get people to value water and use it more wisely".
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Advertise with NZME.Council general manager of infrastructure Nic Johansson said at the time Tauranga's growth and development meant increased demand on water and "we are vulnerable and need to look at all the options".
Tauranga's water supply comes from two spring-fed streams, the Tautau and Waiorohi, and is treated at plants in Ōropi and Joyce Rd. Another plant is being built to treat water from the Waiāri Stream.
According to the council's website, the city uses an average of 42 million litres of water per day. In summer this can rise to 57 million litres per day. | https://www.nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/free-showerhead-exchange-hoped-to-ease-taurangas-water-woes/JLBKESHFH6EK4BA3PLCW7J4LMM/ | 2022-07-20T23:39:20Z | https://www.nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/free-showerhead-exchange-hoped-to-ease-taurangas-water-woes/JLBKESHFH6EK4BA3PLCW7J4LMM/ | true | 1 |
JCPS interested in former Passport Health site for new west Louisville middle school
Steel frames and rusting remnants of an unfinished project sit at the California neighborhood site and have been for years.
But, the vacancy at 19th and Broadway could soon turn to occupancy with eyes on the property from Jefferson County Public Schools.
"We are working diligently for property. It's not something I've been shy about saying," said Dr. Marty Pollio, superintendent for Jefferson County Public Schools. "We are currently talking with Molina Healthcare for this project. It's about 25 acres of land."
Pollio told the school board at Tuesday’s meeting that the district is interested in purchasing 20 acres from Molina Healthcare for a new middle school. The health insurance company will use the remaining land for its own facility.
"Molina is very interested in that. They're closing on the sale of the property in the next four to six weeks and we should be able to get right into negotiations with them," said Dr. Pollio.
While promising, the proposed projects at the site have a history of falling through.
In 2014, a proposed deal to bring a Walmart Supercenter failed.
In 2018, Passport Health bought it for its new headquarters. That project was put on hold for two years due to issues with state Medicaid contracts. When construction resumed in 2020, Molina acquired Passport Health and the property was sold to Evolent, a national health insurer.
Since then, the plot of land has remained untouched.
"It's been an eye sore to the community and an upset that the development hasn't moved forward," said Donovan Taylor, a resident of west Louisville.
Taylor, while still cautiously optimistic about the future of the site, says they welcome any revitalization to the area and the jobs minority contractors could secure with this plan.
"We're always trying to help our contractors land on projects in the community, so it'll be great to have some of our local businesses also work to help develop this one," said Taylor.
A spokesperson for Molina Healthcare issued a statement on the proposed plan:
"Molina Healthcare has long been committed to acquiring the west Louisville property from Evolent. Evolent only recently secured ownership of the property, allowing Molina to initiate the acquisition process, which is expected to be completed in August or September. Once acquired, Molina's intent is to create a community focused property on the site, and it plans to partner with third parties to do so. The workspace element of the property is going to take shape through the development process. Molina is committed to moving the project forward. Molina currently employs approximately 700 people, and ultimately plans to employ 1,100, in Kentucky." | https://www.wlky.com/article/jcps-passport-health-site-west-louisville-middle-school/40670160 | 2022-07-20T23:41:37Z | https://www.wlky.com/article/jcps-passport-health-site-west-louisville-middle-school/40670160 | false | 1 |
Toasty end of the week
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Comfortable temperatures are expected overnight with many in the 50s and 60s. A few clouds will develop and move into the area by daybreak.
Plenty of sunshine will be likely for Thursday as the heat continues. Highs will be in the 90s for many, with a few near 100°. Friday will be the hottest day of the week. Highs will be around 100° or warmer in much of western South Dakota, outside of the Black Hills. We will have sunshine through the early afternoon before clouds develop late in the day and bring the chance for a shower or storm late Friday evening.
The weekend will be cooler as temperatures drop near average. Highs will be in the mid 80s with partly cloudy skies Saturday. Sunday will start off with sunshine, but clouds and a few storms will develop through the afternoon. Highs will also be in the mid 80s. Comfortable temperatures linger for the first half of the week with highs in the 80s.
Hot temperatures are expected to return toward the end of next week and weekend with highs back in the 90s with plenty of sunshine.
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Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc. (NYSE:REXR – Get Rating) saw a significant decrease in short interest in June. As of June 30th, there was short interest totalling 6,890,000 shares, a decrease of 24.0% from the June 15th total of 9,060,000 shares. Currently, 7.2% of the shares of the company are sold short. Based on an average trading volume of 1,650,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 4.2 days.
Rexford Industrial Realty Stock Performance
Shares of NYSE:REXR traded up $0.25 during trading on Wednesday, hitting $61.55. 1,566,726 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,848,922. The company has a market cap of $10.16 billion, a PE ratio of 69.66, a P/E/G ratio of 2.97 and a beta of 0.73. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $61.42 and a 200 day moving average of $69.36. Rexford Industrial Realty has a 52-week low of $55.84 and a 52-week high of $84.68. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.29, a current ratio of 0.70 and a quick ratio of 0.70.
Rexford Industrial Realty (NYSE:REXR – Get Rating) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, April 19th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.27 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.20 by $0.07. The firm had revenue of $140.80 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $141.60 million. Rexford Industrial Realty had a return on equity of 3.22% and a net margin of 29.60%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 41.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $0.37 earnings per share. As a group, equities research analysts predict that Rexford Industrial Realty will post 1.95 EPS for the current year.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
Insider Activity
In other news, CEO Howard Schwimmer sold 16,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, June 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $59.90, for a total value of $988,350.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer now directly owns 84,472 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $5,059,872.80. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. 1.50% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Rexford Industrial Realty
A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in REXR. Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management Company Ltd raised its position in shares of Rexford Industrial Realty by 26.1% in the fourth quarter. Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management Company Ltd now owns 15,108 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $1,225,000 after buying an additional 3,130 shares in the last quarter. Retirement Systems of Alabama raised its position in shares of Rexford Industrial Realty by 11.2% in the fourth quarter. Retirement Systems of Alabama now owns 198,369 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $16,090,000 after buying an additional 20,021 shares in the last quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. raised its position in shares of Rexford Industrial Realty by 53.9% in the fourth quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 238,074 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $19,307,000 after buying an additional 83,374 shares in the last quarter. Strs Ohio raised its position in shares of Rexford Industrial Realty by 10.7% in the fourth quarter. Strs Ohio now owns 200,659 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $16,275,000 after buying an additional 19,319 shares in the last quarter. Finally, National Bank of Canada FI purchased a new stake in shares of Rexford Industrial Realty in the fourth quarter worth $43,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 98.53% of the company’s stock.
Rexford Industrial Realty Company Profile
Rexford Industrial, a real estate investment trust focused on owning and operating industrial properties throughout Southern California infill markets, owns 232 properties with approximately 27.9 million rentable square feet and manages an additional 20 properties with approximately 1.0 million rentable square feet.
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WFO BURLINGTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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HEAT ADVISORY
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Burlington VT
658 PM EDT Wed Jul 20 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
As temperatures continue to slowly cool this evening, heat index
values will improve, therefore the heat advisory has been
cancelled.
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9 Easy Outdoor Activities in Idaho for More Quality Time with Each Other
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(NBC) — Another Golden Buzzer Tuesday night on “America’s Got Talent,” and this one was different because it had all the judges in on it as well as host Terry Crews.
The trio Chapel Hart talked about their big moment after the episode, which was taped back in the spring. Three months was a long time to keep their Golden Buzzer a secret.
The country singers blew the roof off the place with their original tune, “You Can Have Him Jolene.” A sequel of sorts to the classic Dolly Parton tune.
“You couldn’t really make out all of the faces with the lights in your face, you can hear the people clapping along,” said Trea Swindle.
Even though the season’s individual Golden Buzzers had been given out, the “AGT” judges and host Terry Crews spontaneously decided on a collective one.
“So, I’m trying to like hold back the tears,” said Danica Hart. “As you see, like, the gold confetti going down. It’s like, “this is not serious,” and the tears just flew.”
After several years of looking for their breakthrough moment, sisters Devynn and Danica and their cousin Trea finally have one.
“For every single judge to agree and say that this is magic enough to give a Golden Buzzer was a moment of validation,” said Danica.
One that carries them straight into next month’s Live Shows with the challenge of topping themselves.
“After this moment, we just know it has to be big, y’know?” said Danica.
Maybe big enough for a million-dollar prize.
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Prime Video has released the first full trailer for its highly anticipated Amazon UK Original documentary series All or Nothing: Arsenal which will be available to stream from August 4th.
Narrated by award-winning actor and Arsenal fan Daniel Kaluuya, the series will take viewers behind the curtain during a crucial season at one of the world’s biggest football clubs, as Arsenal focus their efforts on challenging for domestic success and returning to elite European competition.
As well as capturing the highs and lows of life at the Emirates Stadium and the Arsenal Training Centre, the All or Nothing cameras will follow Arsenal’s squad away from the pitch to examine the daily challenges faced by elite athletes throughout a demanding calendar of high-pressure competition.
The full episode release schedule is as follows:
- Thursday 4th August – Episodes 1 – 3
- Thursday 11th August – Episodes 4 – 6
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Why The Confederate Flag Will Continue to Fly — For Now
Commentary:
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson
New America Media
Former GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney says take it down. Present GOP presidential candidate Jeb Bush says take it down. South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley will say a qualified take it down. The “it” is the Confederate Flag. They now want the flag removed from the South Carolina State House.
A year ago Romney, Bush, and Haley would not have dared say the flag must go. In fact, Haley vigorously defended the flag waving proudly at the state house during her reelection bid in 2014 and flatly stated before that the flag should stay. The hideous Charleston church massacre and the loud clamor again by civil rights activists and a wide swath of the public to dump the flag explains their sharp reversal.
The flag, of course, should go and should have gone a long time ago when the NAACP did everything from calling for a boycott of the state to mass protests to get the flag scrapped. But it still stands and there’s little reason this time around to think much will change.
The reason is not hard to find. The defenders, and there are countless numbers of them South and North, will not budge from their stock argument that the Confederate flag is merely a symbol of Southern history, pride and heritage, and has absolutely no political or social connotations, let alone intended as a symbol of slavery and a prop for racism? This is a bold faced distortion if you want to be charitable. Or, if you don’t, it’s a flat out lie. It is a blatant display of bigotry and racist defiance that symbolizes slavery and black oppression and is a direct slap in the face of blacks a century and a half after the South was vanquished on the battlefield?
Yet, the brutal reality is that for decades, the Confederate flag, or some variation of it, has either flown or been displayed or embedded in state flags in Mississippi, Georgia, North Carolina, and Alabama and in decades past in other Southern states.
Thousands of motor vehicle owners have requested personalized license plates with the Sons of Confederate Veterans logo which embeds the Confederate flag in it for their cars and trucks in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.
And thousands of white motorists tool down the state and city highways in parts of the South with the Confederate flag decal on their windows and bumpers. Does that tag them as a racist? Some are, and they embrace the flag to puff up their unabashed racism. But for many other Southern whites, the flag and its association with Southern history, is a genuine source of pride and identification. for many young whites that emblazon the flag on their attire, wave it at rock concerts, or football games, and other sporting events, it’s just a hip, in-crowd, stitch of cloth that’s little more than a chic fun and games display.
They know little and could care less about what the flag meant, and the racial oppression that the flag has symbolized. They know nothing about the defiance of Southern legislatures and governors that dredged the flag up in the 1950s and adopted variations of it in their state flags as a blatant, open rebellion against court ordered integration in schools and public facilities.
But no matter what the motive of the flag defenders, whether it be pride, ignorance, racism, or just youthful style, the NAACP and civil rights leaders that have fought ferocious battles against the display of the flag on public property, at taxpayer expense, and that includes thousands of African-American state taxpayers, stress that the flag undeniably was the symbol of a region that drenched the nation in blood for four years to defend values, a way of life, an economy and a political system that had slavery as its bedrock. And for decades after was a symbol of the South’s rigid domination and brute force control of African-Americans.
The two wildly clashing views of the flag’s meaning are again on full display in the aftermath of the Charleston massacre.
Unlike in times past when the debate over the flag has flared, no South Carolina state legislator has so far publicly come out with a full throated defense of the flag. However, it’s not necessary. The majority of them belief that the flag stands for what the South was and still is all about. That belief runs far too deep for even a shocking massacre to unhinge. The flag will be ridiculed, assailed, and burned. But it will likely stay and not just at a state house but in the minds and hearts of far too many.
Earl Ofari Hutchinson is an author and political analyst. He is a weekly co-host of the Al Sharpton Show on American Urban Radio Network. He is the author of How Obama Governed: The Year of Crisis and Challenge. He is an associate editor of New America Media. He is host of the weekly Hutchinson Report Newsmaker Hour heard weekly on the nationally network broadcast Hutchinson Newsmaker Network. Follow Earl Ofari Hutchinson on Twitter.
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The midsummer sizzle is on in full force — and what better way to savor the season than enjoying music under the stars at an outdoor concert?
The Lowell Summer Music Series at Boarding Park is a tried-and-true favorite and has been for years. It takes a break from its usual lineup next weekend to make way for the return of the Lowell Folk Festival for the first time in three years.
Among the acts set to entertain — for free — on four stages in downtown Lowell July 29-31, are Cherish the Ladies (Irish), Dale Ann Bradley (bluegrass), Diunna Greenleaf & Blue Mercy (blues) and Los Plenaros de la 21 (bomba and plena). Visit lowellsummermusic.org for acts and info.
The Trustees, which maintains an array of historic properties and natural preserves across the state, has an array of concerts — and it is growing — at venues large and small, with an eclectic selection of musical styles from folk and jazz to Afropop and blues.
In the nearby area, there are Trustees properties concerts at Fruitlands in Harvard and deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum in Lincoln.
Fruitlands’ lineup includes Hotel California, July 21; The Love Dogs, July 28; Duppy Conquerors, Aug. 4; and Ryan Montbleau Band, Aug. 19.
The deCordova line-up includes Steph Davis, July 21; The Kevin Harris Project, Aug. 18; and Jenna Moynihan, Sept. 8. Visit thetrustees.org/program/summer-concerts/ for all venues, tickets and information.
The Stoneham Summer Concert Series goes Italian Thursday, when Seabreeze entertains on Stoneham Common at 7 p.m. The band is fronted by the engaging singer Stephen Savio, and with its four other musicians, it is considered one of New England’s premier Italian/America show bands. Their songbook ranges from Broadway hits to Italian favorites to American standards.
The rest of the lineup includes Tenderheds, July 28; a concert celebrating Greater Boston Stage Company, Aug. 4; and Devri, Aug. 11.
Concerts start at 7 p.m. and end at dusk. If it rains, the concert is canceled or moved indoors to Stoneham Town Hall Auditorium. Call the Chamber of Commerce at 781-438-0001 in case of questionable weather.
In the wings
FREE FUN FOR KIDS: The popular Free Fun for Kids series from Lowell Summer Music Series features Ben Rudnick & Friends at 11 a.m. Thursday. Come at 10 a.m. for free snacks, lunch, and arts and crafts. Rudnick and his band, described as a Jerry Garcia-like jam band for kids, will play hum-able original songs. Visit lowellsummermusic.org/free-fun-for-kids for info and line-up.
DEADLINE FRIDAY: It’s down to the wire with the deadline Friday for kids and teens to sign up to participate in Cannon Theatre’s “The Groovy Go-Gos!” summer show. The program runs 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Aug. 1-4 and 8-11, with shows on Aug. 11 at 4 p.m. and on Aug. 11-12 at 7 p.m. Registration form and info at thecannontheatre.org/registration-form-summer-2021-and-waiver.html.
NUTS OVER ‘NUTTY’: Heading to Maine for vacation? Don’t miss the new “The Nutty Professor” at the Ogunquit Playhouse. On stage there through Aug. 6, it’s based on Jerry Lewis’ comic film and the Gothic novel about Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Dan DeLuca is wonderful in the dual roles of nerdy Julius Kelp and suave Buddy Love. Elena Ricardo is a delight as their love interest Stella. Dancing, sets, costumes and music by the late, great Marvin Hamlisch add up to a memorable night, plus there is the underlying message to be true to yourself that makes it soar. Call 207-646-5511 or visit ogunquitplayhouse.org for tickets.
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WASHINGTON (BLOOMBERG) - US President Joe Biden says he expects to speak to Chinese leader Xi Jinping "within the next 10 days," as the US considers whether lifting some tariffs on Chinese imports would help stem rampant inflation.
Already tense relations between the two largest economies have deteriorated over China’s refusal to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
“I think I’ll be talking to President Xi within the next 10 days,” Mr Biden said Wednesday, speaking to reporters after a trip to Massachusetts to discuss his climate agenda. “I expect to.”
An administration official downplayed the role tariffs will play in the discussion, which the official described as a potential call.
The call would be about a range of bilateral, regional and global issues and not connected to the tariff process, the official said.
The official asked not to be identified because the call hasn’t been scheduled.
Mr Biden demurred when asked what he’d say to Mr Xi about tariffs. “I’ll tell him to have a good day,” he said.
The talks come amid a range of disputes between the countries, including tariffs, Taiwan, as well as China’s trading and military relationship with Russia.
The two presidents last spoke in March.
There’s no call to announce or confirm right now, a spokesperson for the White House National Security Council said after Mr Biden’s remarks.
Mr Biden was also asked about the reported possibility of a trip by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a top figure in his party, to Taiwan.
“The military thinks it’s not a good idea right now but I don’t know what the status of it is,” Mr Biden replied.
Mr Biden has been expected to announce shortly his decision on whether to scrap some of former President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
In meetings with his economic team over the last several months, officials have debated whether the removal of the duties would help fight record inflation in the US or would leave Biden vulnerable to attacks from Republicans as well as organised labour.
The administration is concerned that broad-based tariff reductions would not lead to savings being passed on to consumers, one official familiar with the deliberations said.
Mr Trump imposed tariffs on more than US$300 billion (S$417.81 billion) in Chinese imports.
But Mr Biden’s administration is trying desperately to curb fast-rising US prices ahead of November’s midterm elections.
Mr Trump used section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 to hit China with the duties starting in July 2018 after an investigation concluded China stole intellectual property from American companies and forced them to transfer technology.
The tariffs covered goods including industrial inputs such as microchips and chemicals, and consumer merchandise such as apparel and furniture.
While there’s been no direct indication of which duties may be removed, senior administration officials have said reducing tariffs on household items could help ease consumer inflation, which accelerated at the fastest pace since 1981 in June from a year earlier.
Still, ending tariffs on merchandise like bicycles and clothing won’t help Americans where inflation hurts most – food, fuel and housing. | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/biden-expects-to-speak-with-chinas-xi-within-next-10-days | 2022-07-20T23:52:03Z | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/biden-expects-to-speak-with-chinas-xi-within-next-10-days | false | 2 |
Two massive wildfires raging in southwestern France over the past week have evacuated at least 36,000 people from home and burned 20,600 hectares of land, Trend reports citing Xinhua.
During a visit to the fire zones in Gironde, French President Emmanuel Macron announced a major national project to replant trees and regrow the damaged forests.
Macron called the firefighters heroes and thanked the French people for their solidarity with the police and firefighters in the department of Gironde to overcome the blaze.
He described the wildfires that broke out on July 12 as "one of the severest" in the history of France, and the country's aerial units of the fire brigade, the "most modern in Europe".
The firefighters said the fire vigilance warning will be extended in Gironde until October.
Local authorities told BFMTV that the two fires were put under control Tuesday night and increased humidity in the coming days will help extinguish the flames. | https://en.trend.az/world/europe/3623420.html | 2022-07-20T23:55:28Z | https://en.trend.az/world/europe/3623420.html | false | 1 |
Ohio health department's mobile units offer free health screenings, COVID shots at fair
The Ohio Department of Health will debut a new mobile unit that provides free blood pressure, A1C, cholesterol and BMI screenings at the Crawford County Fair on Thursday.
Both the new CORE-4 Health Screening Unit and another unit that provides free COVID-19 vaccines (primary or booster doses) for anyone ages 3 years and older will be at the fairgrounds 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday in the paved area between the Old Merchants Building and the Youth Building, not too far off the midway, according to a news release from Crawford County Public Health.
Thursday is Veterans and Senior Citizens Day at the fair — all vets and seniors pay $4 at the gate.
The CORE-4 Health Screening Unit will offer free blood pressure, A1C (diabetes), cholesterol and BMI (weight) screenings. No insurance card is needed for either mobile unit and all services are free. These efforts are part of public health’s goals to protect and improve the health of all by preventing disease and promoting good health, according to the news release.
“The COVID-19 pandemic definitely served as a reminder that all aspects of our health are important,” Kate Siefert, Crawford County health commissioner, said in the news release. “The 2022 Crawford County Community Health Assessment found that two of the most prevalent factors for heart disease and diabetes in our area include high blood pressure and high blood cholesterol. Screening for these conditions and knowing if you are at risk for a chronic disease can help you make better informed decisions with your healthcare provider. Free access to services and health screenings are just one way we can support those efforts, no matter what age or life stage we find ourselves in.”
The mobile units will be fully staffed with medical professionals providing these health services in a private, confidential manner, according to the news release. There is no appointment needed, no fee and no need to bring an insurance card.
People who already have received an initial dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and will be receiving an additional dose should bring along their vaccine card to ensure it is updated. Participants may choose to receive all of the free services available or may opt to select from the services provided.
Siefert said the units are scheduled to return to Bucyrus during the Bratwurst Festival, Aug. 18-20. | https://www.bucyrustelegraphforum.com/story/news/2022/07/20/thursday-mobile-units-offer-free-health-screenings-fair/10112903002/ | 2022-07-20T23:56:36Z | https://www.bucyrustelegraphforum.com/story/news/2022/07/20/thursday-mobile-units-offer-free-health-screenings-fair/10112903002/ | false | 1 |
Despite comfortably winning a confidence motion in the upper house of the Italian parliament, Prime Minister Mario Draghi's government appears doomed.
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Despite comfortably winning a confidence motion in the upper house of the Italian parliament, Prime Minister Mario Draghi's government appears doomed.
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Customer, employee among 5 injured in Mount Vernon Walmart shooting
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. — Five people were injured in a shooting during an altercation between two groups of people inside a Mount Vernon Walmart Sunday night. Mount Vernon police said the people injured include a 72-year-old man who was a customer at the store and a 24-year-old man who is a...
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LAFAYETTE, Ind. — An Indiana man who ran into a burning home and saved five people, including a 6-year-old girl he jumped out of a second-floor window with, says he’s no hero and that the serious injuries he suffered were “all worth it.”
Nick Bostic, 25, of Lafayette, was driving early on July 11 in the northwestern Indiana city when he saw a house in flames. He stopped and ran inside to alert its residents.
“I slammed on the brakes, I turned the steering wheel, I did a 180. I ran into the back of the house and I was yelling for anybody. Four faces, three or four faces, came out the top,” he told WLFI-TV.
An 18-year-old woman was in the home babysitting her three siblings, ages 1, 6 and 13, along with a 13-year-old friend of the 13-year-old sibling, while the four siblings’ parents were out playing darts, The Washington Post reported.
Bostic said the 18-year-old was able to get three of the children out, but she told him one child was still missing, prompting him to search the smoke-filled home for that child.
“I heard a faint whine, a faint crying noise and I went down there till I found that baby,” he said.
Because of the dense smoke, he said his only option was to exit through a second-floor window. Bostic punched out the glass and jumped to safety with the 6-year-old girl in his arms. He suffered multiple injuries but the girl only suffered a minor cut to her foot.
Police body camera video captured the aftermath of the jump, with Bostic backlit by the burning home and walking toward first responders, the girl in his arms.
In the video, a police officer takes the crying child while Bostic — who is winded and wheezing, with a wounded right arm and blood on his clothes — sits down on the curb, saying, “I need oxygen.”
After an officer helps Bostic to a safer spot across the street, a tourniquet is applied to his arm after he lies down in the grass. Bostic then asks, “Is the baby OK? Please tell me the baby’s OK” before someone off camera assures him the child is fine.
“You did good dude, OK?” an officer tells Bostic.
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Bostic, who suffered smoke inhalation in addition to his arm injury and other wounds, was airlifted to an Indianapolis hospital and discharged two days later.
He said he’s not a hero, and just did what he would have wanted someone to do for him and his family if their home was on fire.
“It was all worth it. I kept reminding myself what a small sacrifice. This temporary pain ... it’s so worth it,” he told WLFI-TV.
A GoFundMe page set up for Bostic to help pay his hospital and medical bills had raised more than $470,000 by Wednesday afternoon, far surpassing its $100,000 goal.
David Barrett, the four siblings’ father, told The Washington Post, that his family feels “very blessed for what Nick did.”
“He’s a real hero, and my daughter’s a real hero for waking the kids up. I don’t like to think about what might have happened if Nick hadn’t shown up. I’m grateful beyond words,” he said.
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A choppy day on Wall Street ended with more gains for stocks Wednesday, as investors welcomed another batch of encouraging profit reports from U.S. companies.
The S&P 500 rose 0.6%, tacking more onto its big gains from a day earlier, when the benchmark index soared 2.8%, its best day in weeks.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average managed a modest 0.2% gain after recovering from a midafternoon pullback. The Nasdaq composite climbed 1.6%.
With the latest move higher the major indexes are on pace for a solid weekly gains.
“It’s not exactly the most robust day, but it’s nice to follow up on a day like yesterday,” said Ross Mayfield, investment strategist at Baird. “It feels like over the past couple of months good days have given it all back the very next day.”
Profit reporting season is ramping up, with more types of industries offering details about how high inflation and worries about a possible recession are affecting their customers. A lot is riding on whether they can continue to deliver healthy earnings.
Stocks tumbled roughly 20% from their highs this year because of rising interest rates, and proof that profits can remain strong would provide a big support for markets. On the other hand, warnings about upcoming weakness could kick off another leg downward.
For now, traders appear to be encouraged by what they’re hearing from companies, especially big banks, as the reporting season gets going.
“It wasn’t universal, but the broad takeaway from the big banks earlier is the consumer is doing alright, the data has confirmed that,” Mayfield said.
Companies so far have been mostly topping profit expectations this reporting season, as is usually the case, though the most recent reports were mixed.
Nasdaq, the company behind its namesake trading exchange, jumped 6.1% after delivering stronger profit and revenue than Wall Street expected. Omnicon Group, the advertising and public-relations company, rose 3.9% following better-than-expected earnings. Comerica, the Dallas-based financial services company, added 1.6% after it also reported stronger-than-expected results.
Netflix climbed 7.4% higher after it said it lost fewer subscribers during the spring than expected. It, though, remains the worst stock in the S&P 500 for the year, down by nearly two thirds.
Beyond Netflix, several other tech-oriented companies made strong gains. Amazon climbed 3.9%, and Nvidia jumped 4.8%, which helped boost the tech-heavy Nasdaq composite index.
On the losing end was Baker Hughes, which tumbled 8.3% after it reported weaker results for the spring than analysts expected. Northern Trust fell 4% after its profit fell short of forecasts.
All told, the S&P 500 rose 23.21 points to 3,959.90. The Dow added 47.79 points to 31,874.84. The Nasdaq rose 184.50 points to 11,897.65.
Smaller company stocks also gained ground. The Russell 2000 rose 28.62 points, or 1.6%, at 1,827.95.
In Europe, stocks slipped amid worries about whether Russia would restrict supplies of natural gas headed for the region after some maintenance on a key pipeline is scheduled to end Thursday. Germany’s DAX fell 0.2%, and French stocks dipped 0.3%.
The continent is also preparing for the first increase in interest rates by the European Central Bank in 11 years on Thursday, as it tries to beat back inflation.
The U.S. Federal Reserve has already hiked rates three times this year, by increasing margins each time. When it meets next week, investors say the only question is if it raises its key rate by another 0.75 percentage points or opts for a mega-hike of a full percentage point.
Expectations have recently been tilting toward the less aggressive option, with traders seeing better than a two-in-three chance for a 0.75-point increase, according to CME Group. That could mean less pressure on stocks, particularly tech stocks and others seen as the market’s more expensive, which have swung sharply with changes in forecast on what the Fed will do.
Such increases to rates make borrowing more expensive, which slows the economy. The hope is that the Federal Reserve and other central banks can deftly find the middle ground where the economy slows enough to whip inflation but not enough to cause a recession.
Some parts of the economy are already slowing because of the rate hikes, particularly the housing industry. A report on Wednesday morning showed that sales of previously occupied homes weakened last month by more than economists expected. Higher mortgage rates are dragging on the industry, along with high prices for homes.
In the bond market, the yield on the two-year Treasury, which tends to follow expectations for the Fed’s actions, edged up to 3.25% from 3.24% late Tuesday. The 10-year yield rose to 3.03% from 3.01% late Tuesday.
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Strong Rally Incoming for Ethereum (ETH), Predicts Popular Crypto Strategist – Here’s His Target
A widely tracked crypto analyst believes that leading smart contract platform Ethereum (ETH) is gearing up for a massive rally as it begins to flash signs of strength. Pseudonymous crypto strategist Altcoin Sherpa tells his 180,200 Twitter followers that he sees a huge surge incoming for Ethereum in the coming weeks...
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Australia has seen an enormous amount of change in the workplace during the last 20 years — in no small part to the digitisation of the economy, automation, demographic changes, the gig economy, and more recently flexible work policies. However, while our work lives are digital enabled and may appear more “flexible”, The Black Dog Institute reports that one in six Australians are currently experiencing mental illness, most commonly depression and anxiety and is now the leading cause of sickness and long-term incapacity in Australia.
That means in a team of 100, approximately 16 team members may be facing mental health issues. The pandemic has compounded health and wellbeing concerns for businesses. Now more than ever, businesses must consider the health and wellbeing of staff (and directors) as a key strategy for business resilience.
Coming out of a series of pandemic-enforced lockdowns, companies started asking themselves how they could effectively help their staff mentally recover from prolonged home isolation. Many businesses suffered from lack of team cohesion, creating a host of customer service issues.
In addition other lockdown fueled issues were materialising such as communications breakdowns, staff performance issues, and team instability caused in no small part by the ‘Great Resignation’. Immediate action was required by management to help team members. | https://www.smartcompany.com.au/plus/workplace-health-wellbeing-program/ | 2022-07-21T00:12:55Z | https://www.smartcompany.com.au/plus/workplace-health-wellbeing-program/ | false | 1 |
PEYRAGUDES, France (AP) — Tadej Pogacar claimed a third stage win as he sprinted away from Jonas Vingegaard in the punishing last climb of a grueling trek in the Pyrenees on Wednesday but failed to take significant time out of the Tour de France leader.
As so often in this year's race, the pair were in a class of their own and were left fighting each other in the brutal final kilometer up to Peyragudes airstrip.
Once Pogacar's teammate Brandon McNulty — who paced his leader throughout the day through punishing ascents with an impressive effort of pure dedication — got dropped, it was time for a final showdown in high altitude.
In the steep ramp leading to the finish, Pogacar accelerated with about 300 meters left. Vingegaard countered with ease but the two-time defending champion had the final say with a final kick that helped him surge ahead and cross first, with Vingegaard on his wheel.
With just one big mountain stage left and an individual time trial before the race reaches Paris on Sunday, Vingegaard looks set for his first Tour de France win.
But Pogacar still believes.
"I'm optimistic that I can still win the Tour," the 23-year-old Slovenian said. "Tomorrow is a harder stage, so we can try again."
Since his bad day in the Alps when he relinquished the yellow jersey to Vingegaard, Pogacar has been on the attack but has not managed to make up the time he lost to his rival.
The UAE-Emirates team has also been forced to cope with many withdrawals in his team. On Wednesday, Rafal Majka pulled out of the race just before the stage start because of a thigh injury. Pogacar had already seen his support unit reduced to four riders following the earlier withdrawals of George Bennett, Vegard Stake Laengen and Marc Soler.
"The way the team rode today with only four riders, just to take the stage win is already incredible," Pogacar said. "We can all be proud of what we have done. Without Rafal, George, Vegard and Soler, we couldn't try more. We'll see tomorrow if there is another chance."
Pogacar will have one last chance to unsettle the Jumbo-Visma team leader in the mountains during Thursday's grueling final Pyrenean stage between Lourdes and Hautacam.
After that, his last occasion to turn the race upside down will be Saturday's time trial, a discipline in which he has the upper hand on paper.
Pogacar's hat-trick of stage wins this year took his career tally to nine.
Vingegaard was runner-up last year behind Pogacar. The Danish rider has been impressive since the start in Copenhagen and once again showed no sign of weakness during Wednesday's tough ride featuring four big climbs.
McNulty completed the 130-kilometer (80.8-mile) stage podium, 32 seconds behind the pair.
With the time bonus awarded to the stage winner, Pogacar moved four seconds closer to Vingegaard, who now has an overall lead of 2 minutes, 18 seconds in the general classification. Geraint Thomas, the 2018 Tour champion, was dropped in the penultimate climb and lagged 4:56 behind in third place overall. | https://tylerpaper.com/sports/pogacar-wins-stage-17-vingegaard-moves-closer-to-tour-title/article_99fb6c7c-087b-11ed-88d9-1b5c6223b448.html | 2022-07-21T00:13:53Z | https://tylerpaper.com/sports/pogacar-wins-stage-17-vingegaard-moves-closer-to-tour-title/article_99fb6c7c-087b-11ed-88d9-1b5c6223b448.html | false | 16 |
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that he’ll host African leaders for a summit in Washington in mid-December.
The U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit will be held Dec. 13-15 and demonstrate a commitment by the U.S. to Africa that Biden described as “enduring.” He said the gathering will “underscore the importance of U.S.-Africa relations and increased cooperation on shared global priorities.”
Biden added that the summit will help foster new economic engagement, reinforce a shared commitment to democracy and human rights, manage the effects of COVID-19 and future pandemics, advance peace and security, respond to climate change, strengthen regional and global health and promote food security.
President Barack Obama held a similar summit in Washington in 2014, when Biden was his vice president. The summit followed Obama’s 2013 trip to Africa.
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Denzel Washington surprised baseball fans when he took to home plate at Dodgers Stadium to pay tribute to the iconic Jackie Robinson, 75 years after the trailblazing athlete broke baseball's color barrier.
On Tuesday, the Academy Award winner donned Robinson's number 42 jersey to kick off the big game by honoring the baseball icon's legacy.
"Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, 1947," Washington began, noting when Robinson broke baseball's color barrier with the then-Brooklyn Dodgers. "When Jackie Robinson stepped onto a Major League Baseball field for the first time, armed with supreme talent and unshakable character and wearing a Dodgers uniform, he changed the game of baseball and so much more."
Washington praised Robinson's activities both on the field and off, saying that he "challenged us to become better versions of ourselves."
"Business leader, family man, activist, Hall of Famer," the Presidential Medal of Honor recipient continued. "He said that life is not a spectator sport, and he lived that motto to the fullest. Number 42 blazed a trail that would light the way for people from every walk of life and every color and to this very day … that profound impact looms just as large today as it did 75 years ago."
Robinson integrated baseball on April 15, 1947 and the MLB has celebrated Jackie Robinson Day on that date since 2004. The athlete was awarded the inaugural Rookie of the Year award in 1947, inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962 and had his jersey officially retired in 1997.
Tuesday also marked the 100th birthday of Robinson's widow, Rachel Robinson, and Dodgers star Mookie Betts led the crowd in a "Happy birthday" chant to the centenarian.
Meanwhile, Washington's appearance at the All-Star Game at Dodgers Stadium -- which was the first time the stadium hosted the game in 40 years -- was a welcome surprise after the actor missed the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony that took place at the White House on Thursday. ET learned the honoree did not attend because he tested positive for COVID-19.
President Joe Biden addressed the actor's absence during the ceremony in the East Room.
"There’s a man who couldn’t be here today but wanted to be: Denzel Washington, one of our greatest actors in American history. Academy Awards, Golden Globes, Tony Awards, (and) wide acclaim from audiences and peers around the world," Biden said. "He couldn’t be here with us today, but I’ll be giving him this award at a later date when he’s able to get here," the president explained.
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is America's highest civilian honor and is handed out once a year. In addition to Washington, there were 16 other recipients, including Simone Biles, Megan Rapinoe, late Sen. John McCain, Sister Simone Campbell and Diane Nash, who worked closely with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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WFO LAS VEGAS Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, July 22, 2022
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EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
332 PM PDT Wed Jul 20 2022
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM PDT/MST
THURSDAY TO 8 PM PDT/MST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Major Heat Risk due to high temperatures of 110 to 115 in
the Las Vegas Valley and Pahrump. High temperatures of 115 to
120 are expected at Lake Mead National Recreation Area and the
Colorado River Valley. High temperatures of 105 to 110 expected
in southern Mohave County.
* WHERE...In Nevada, Southern and Western Clark County, Southern
Nye County, and Las Vegas Valley including Las Vegas, Boulder
City, Indian Springs, Pahrump, and Searchlight. In California,
Cadiz Basin including Vidal Junction.
* WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 8 PM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the
potential for heat-related illnesses, particularly for those
working or participating in outdoor activities.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight lows will struggle to fall
below 85 degrees. This, compounded with above-average
afternoon temperatures will pose a significant risk for heat-
related illness.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Young children and pets should never be left unattended in
vehicles under any circumstances. Car interiors can reach lethal
temperatures in a matter of minutes. Limit outdoor activities,
drink plenty of water, avoid alcoholic and caffeinated beverages,
wear light-weight clothing, and, if possible, spend more time in
air- conditioned or well-ventilated places.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. Know
the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To
reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks
in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by
heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke
is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
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Lessons of Fort Hood Shooting
Commentary:
By Ed Morales
The latest tragedy at Fort Hood, Texas, shows that the Army has not done enough to deal with the scourge of mental illness afflicting veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
When 34-year-old Army Spc. Ivan Lopez killed three people and wounded 16 more before taking his own life on April 2, The Army said that his mental health was “not the direct precipitating factor” motivating the shootings. A disagreement with other soldiers at the base was said to have preceded the event.
But Lopez had been treated for depression and anxiety with prescription medications. And, according to his family, he was upset about being granted only a 24-hour leave to attend his mother’s funeral in November.
No matter what subsequent investigations may reveal about Lopez’s immediate and long-term motivations, it is clear that the alarming rate of mental illness among Iraq and Afghanistan veterans must be addressed with more care and compassion.
For Lopez is not alone.
The Department of Veteran Affairs estimates that post-traumatic stress disorder affects about 11 percent of Afghanistan vets and 20 percent of Iraq veterans. In March, JAMA Psychiatry, a major journal, found that about 10 percent of Army soldiers could be diagnosed with “intermittent explosive disorder,” a syndrome that increases the potential for acting on suicidal urges. These soldiers included those, like Lopez, who never saw combat.
The shooting brought up memories of Nov. 5, 2009, when Fort Hood Army psychiatrist Nidal Malik Hasan murdered 13 people on the base. But unlike Hasan, Lopez was not motivated by radical Islamist agitation. Lopez was a typical soldier from a respectable middle-class religious family in Puerto Rico, emblematic of the sacrifice made by so many from the island who serve in the armed forces while their fellow citizens don’t have the right to vote in federal elections.
Lopez, like many Iraq and Afghanistan vets, was at least indirectly carrying the burden of a poorly executed foreign policy that led to the misguided invasion of Iraq and the inefficient handling of the war in Afghanistan. In both wars, soldiers have served bravely, but human rights abuses, corruption and ineffective military strategy have clouded the mission.
The military and our government must come to grips with the fallout of these devastating wars and implement policy reforms so they don’t launch other misguided ones.
And above all, they need to avoid blaming the many who served who have become its tragic victims.
Ed Morales is a contributor to the New York Times and Newsday and is the author of “Living in Spanglish.” He can be reached at pmproj@progressive.org.
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Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT – Get Rating) updated its FY22 earnings guidance on Wednesday. The company provided EPS guidance of at least $4.90 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of $4.86. Abbott Laboratories also updated its FY 2022 guidance to $4.90- EPS.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
Several equities analysts recently issued reports on the company. Wolfe Research assumed coverage on Abbott Laboratories in a research report on Tuesday, July 5th. They issued an underperform rating on the stock. Morgan Stanley cut their target price on Abbott Laboratories from $145.00 to $134.00 and set an overweight rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, July 15th. BTIG Research cut their target price on Abbott Laboratories from $130.00 to $126.00 and set a buy rating on the stock in a research report on Monday. Wells Fargo & Company cut their target price on Abbott Laboratories from $155.00 to $150.00 and set an overweight rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, April 8th. Finally, StockNews.com began coverage on Abbott Laboratories in a research report on Thursday, March 31st. They set a strong-buy rating on the stock. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, two have issued a hold rating, ten have assigned a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of Moderate Buy and an average price target of $135.75.
Abbott Laboratories Price Performance
Shares of ABT stock traded down $1.30 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, hitting $108.63. 233,346 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 4,856,002. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $110.11 and a 200 day moving average of $117.79. The company has a quick ratio of 1.40, a current ratio of 1.85 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48. Abbott Laboratories has a 52-week low of $101.24 and a 52-week high of $142.60. The company has a market cap of $190.20 billion, a PE ratio of 25.51, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.94 and a beta of 0.75.
Abbott Laboratories Dividend Announcement
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 15th. Investors of record on Friday, July 15th will be paid a $0.47 dividend. This represents a $1.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.73%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, July 14th. Abbott Laboratories’s dividend payout ratio is presently 43.62%.
Insider Activity at Abbott Laboratories
In other Abbott Laboratories news, Director Daniel J. Starks sold 50,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $113.22, for a total value of $5,661,000.00. Following the transaction, the director now directly owns 6,973,500 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $789,539,670. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. In other news, SVP Randel William Woodgrift sold 24,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, May 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $113.00, for a total transaction of $2,712,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president now owns 47,854 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,407,502. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Director Daniel J. Starks sold 50,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $113.22, for a total transaction of $5,661,000.00. Following the sale, the director now owns 6,973,500 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $789,539,670. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. 0.52% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
Institutional Trading of Abbott Laboratories
A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in ABT. Worth Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Abbott Laboratories during the 1st quarter worth approximately $108,000. Fairfield Bush & CO. acquired a new stake in Abbott Laboratories in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $131,000. Global Wealth Management Investment Advisory Inc. increased its holdings in Abbott Laboratories by 16.5% in the 1st quarter. Global Wealth Management Investment Advisory Inc. now owns 1,249 shares of the healthcare product maker’s stock valued at $148,000 after purchasing an additional 177 shares during the last quarter. BCK Partners Inc. acquired a new stake in Abbott Laboratories in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $220,000. Finally, Eudaimonia Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Abbott Laboratories in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $240,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 73.46% of the company’s stock.
Abbott Laboratories Company Profile
Abbott Laboratories, together with its subsidiaries, discovers, develops, manufactures, and sells health care products worldwide. It operates in four segments: Established Pharmaceutical Products, Diagnostic Products, Nutritional Products, and Medical Devices. The Established Pharmaceutical Products segment provides generic pharmaceuticals for the treatment of pancreatic exocrine insufficiency, irritable bowel syndrome or biliary spasm, intrahepatic cholestasis or depressive symptoms, gynecological disorder, hormone replacement therapy, dyslipidemia, hypertension, hypothyroidism, Ménière's disease and vestibular vertigo, pain, fever, inflammation, and migraine, as well as provides anti-infective clarithromycin, influenza vaccine, and products to regulate physiological rhythm of the colon.
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NEW YORK, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This press release provides shareholders of Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund, Inc. (NYSE: RQI) (the "Fund") with information regarding the sources of the distribution to be paid on July 29, 2022 and cumulative distributions paid fiscal year-to-date.
In December 2012, the Fund implemented a managed distribution policy in accordance with exemptive relief issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The managed distribution policy seeks to deliver the Fund's long-term total return potential through regular monthly distributions declared at a fixed rate per common share. The policy gives the Fund greater flexibility to realize long-term capital gains throughout the year and to distribute those gains on a regular monthly basis to shareholders. The Board of Directors of the Fund may amend, terminate or suspend the managed distribution policy at any time, which could have an adverse effect on the market price of the Fund's shares.
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All Vampire Diaries fans would agree that the Daman-Stefan was the best duo to come out of that series. Not only was their on-screen bromance always on point but when it comes to Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley's real-life brotherly bond, no one can beat them. The duo has time and again shared that they have cultivated a precious relationship out of the camera frame which fans appreciate immensely. The two and their numerous hilarious moments together can never go unnamed when one talks about the brilliance that came out of the CW show. Scroll down further to check out some moments that proved that Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley's bromance is thicker than blood.
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While on Andy Cohen's talk show, Paul Wesley shared that the duo sometimes cuddled. As Wesley explained that Ian was a rather "loving guy" and revealed that they both hugged "a lot". When Cohen asked if they had ever cuddled, Wesley replied with a big yes.
Fans went on rolling with laughter when Ian and Paul revealed during an interview that they do not simply have each other on their phones as plain old first names. Ian disclosed that he has saved Paul's contact as "Stefan" and Paul revealed that he has Ian as "My Gurl" on his cell.
After their show ended in 2017, the two remained close and even started a bourbon brand in 2021 called Brothers Bond.
In a previous interview, the duo declared that the most important relationship in the show was not Delena or Stelena but the bond between the two Salvatore brothers.
Paul once jokingly said that Ian was his wife, their actions say he wasn't all giggles. The duo has in the past teamed up to sell t-shirts, prompting a portion of the proceeds to charity.
Being a testament to their unbreakable bond, the finale of the eight-season show ended with Stefan sacrificing a chance to get the cure of humanity for his brother Damon and the two had an emotional hug mirroring the bond of the off-screen actors who would no doubt give up anything for each other. | https://www.pinkvilla.com/photos/6-times-vampire-diaries-stars-ian-somerhalder-paul-wesley-proved-their-bromance-was-thicker-blood-1164881 | 2022-07-21T00:26:56Z | https://www.pinkvilla.com/photos/6-times-vampire-diaries-stars-ian-somerhalder-paul-wesley-proved-their-bromance-was-thicker-blood-1164881 | true | 1 |
SAN DIEGO
Here’s a riddle: How many local, state and federal law enforcement officers does it take to screw up the response to a deadly mass shooting at a Texas elementary school full of Mexican American kids?
Answer: 376.
That is the total number of law enforcement officers that arrived at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on May 24 — the day of the massacre — according to a damning 77-page report by a Texas House committee.
Tragically, for 73 agonizing minutes, those officers didn’t do much of anything but stand around and talk about who was in charge.
That was more than enough time for 18-year-old gunman Salvador Ramos to kill 19 children (ages 9 to 11) and two teachers.
The Texas Tribune cheekily described the law enforcement contingent at the school as “a force larger than the garrison that defended the Alamo.”
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Yet don’t expect Disney to lionize this feckless bunch of Keystone Cops, who represented as many as seven different law enforcement agencies. The small army included the five members of the Uvalde School District Police Department but also 149 U.S. Border Patrol agents, 91 agents and state troopers from the Texas Department of Public Safety, 25 officers from the Uvalde Police Department, 16 deputies from Uvalde County Sheriff’s Department, and a spattering of U.S. Marshals and agents with the federal Drug Enforcement Administration.
They brought body armor and automatic weapons. Too bad, so many of them seem to have left behind their courage and common sense.
Of the 376 officers at the scene, exactly five — a handful — were under the command of Uvalde School District Police Chief Pete Arredondo.
Nevertheless, the Mexican American Barney Fife became the convenient fall guy for the botched police response. It was all Arredondo’s fault, we were told through first-rate political spin and blame shifting by the white men who run — and have always run — law enforcement in the Lone Star State.
The chief spinner was Department of Public Safety Director Steve McCraw, who took to heart what cops tell suspects during interrogations about how “the first to talk is the first to walk.” In testimony to a Senate committee on June 21, McCraw laid the blame squarely on Arredondo and dismissed the suggestion that his state troopers should have taken control of the situation.
Never mind that there were nearly 100 of McCraw’s officers on the scene and that their sworn duties include responding to “mass attacks in public places.”
These folks may not be very good at saving the lives of children, but they are mighty skilled at saving their own skin — not to mention their jobs and pensions.
According to body-cam footage released a few days before the report, some officers playfully fist-bumped one another. One stopped by a hand sanitizer dispenser to ward off germs. When gunshots rang out, officers who had gathered in the hallway scurried away like scared rabbits.
So much for Texas bravado.
The law enforcement response amounted to an “obvious atmosphere of chaos” marked by “multiple systemic failures.” The cops on the scene lacked clear leadership, basic communications and a sense of urgency to take down the gunman, the report said. Once it was clear that Arredondo couldn’t lead his way out of a paper bag, it was incumbent on any of the hundreds of officers on the scene to step forward and fill that void. No one did.
On that terrible day, all of the bravery was inside classrooms 111 and 112, and a lot of it was squeezed into tiny little bodies. Students between the ages of 9 and 11 risked their lives to discreetly dial “911” multiple times, pleading for police to help as their classmates lay dying.
The heroes that day were certainly not the cops. The cops were cowards. The real heroes were teachers, two in particular who placed themselves in the line of fire. Forty-eight-year-old Irma Garcia and 44-year-old Eva Mireles — according to the accounts of survivors — courageously stood between students and Ramos. Their message to the gunman was one of defiance. If he wanted to harm the children, he’d have to kill them too. He did.
The old saying goes that victory has a thousand fathers but defeat is an orphan. Apparently, in Texas, the same goes for humiliating debacles.
Sooner or later, the whole truth will come out. And hopefully, those who betrayed their oath — and then tried to cover it up — will be judged and held accountable. | https://journalnow.com/opinion/columnists/ruben-navarrette-jr-the-polices-disastrous-response-to-the-uvalde-massacre/article_037beef0-0846-11ed-b7c9-23dc2b474984.html | 2022-07-21T00:36:46Z | https://journalnow.com/opinion/columnists/ruben-navarrette-jr-the-polices-disastrous-response-to-the-uvalde-massacre/article_037beef0-0846-11ed-b7c9-23dc2b474984.html | true | 2 |
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ISV support is the focus at Microsoft Inspire
Vendor’s partner event has included programme updates and enhancements to its commercial marketplace
The focus at Microsoft’s Inspire event is largely around improving life for ISVs, with more support and improved exposure on the vendor’s marketplace.
Microsoft announced plans for an ISV Success Programme, which is designed to help developers design their applications and get their offerings onto the markeplace.
Frank X Shaw, corporate vice-president, communications at Microsoft, took to the blogosphere to outline what Inspire could offer ISVs, underlining the improvements to the marketplace as one of the main highlights.
“We are announcing new benefits with the ISV Success Programme, to help ISVs innovate rapidly, build well-architected applications, publish them to our commercial marketplace and grow their sales,” he wrote. “Currently in private preview, and broadly available in fall 2022, the programme is intended to be the pathway to ISV success in the Microsoft Cloud Partner Programme.
“Participants can get access to nearly $128,000 in benefits to utilise productive, modern and innovative developer tools to accelerate software production. Additionally, Marketplace Rewards has been integrated into the ISV Success Programme to help simplify the path for ISVs.”
But ISVs need to get onto the marketplace in front of commercial customers, and Microsoft announced that improvements were being made on that front.
The key plank of delivering those improvements is through a partnership with Tackle.io, which specialises in helping ISVs get the fruits of their labour into the cloud easily and getting them out at scale on commercial marketplaces.
“Buyers want to engage more digitally than ever before, and ISVs are looking for new ways to sell that address those expectations,” said John Jahnke, CEO at Tackle. “The Microsoft commercial marketplace offers solutions for sellers to meet their buyers where and how they want to buy. We have partnered with Microsoft since 2019 and are thrilled to evolve our relationship to enable continued platform innovation and help ISVs to scale their revenue with the commercial marketplace.”
Charlotte Yarkoni, president, commerce and ecosystems at Microsoft, said Tackle already understood the vendor’s ecosystem and partner requirements and that made the partnership fairly simple to settle on. “Tackle’s Cloud Marketplace Platform has powered many top-selling ISVs to accelerate and operationalise revenue generation through Microsoft commercial marketplace,” she said.
Inspire was also used as an opportunity to flag up further changes on the ISV front, with Shaw indicating there would be more developments later this year.
“We are also introducing new industry designations for ISVs, which will be available later this year,” he said. “These designations differentiate solutions based on their demonstrated performance with customers, technical maturity and customer success. We are starting with healthcare, retail and financial services.”
The event also included an extension of a specialist programme for partners that sold into the space market, with Microsoft keen to get more partners involved with supplying those specialist customers with more general IT support.
The Azure Space Partner Community should give some of the vendor’s channel an opportunity to get more involved in this area, with Stephen Kitay, senior director of Microsoft Azure Space, penning a blog post encouraging more to do so.
“The space industry is rapidly advancing and we believe in the power of bringing together this community in an ecosystem,” he said. “This ecosystem is enabled with opportunities such as co-engineering, go-to-market scaling and support, alongside many other benefits designed to empower our partners.
“Today, our partners span the entire ecosystem – from space operators to manufacturers, systems integrators, data providers, ISVs, startups and more. We are excited to rapidly innovate and advance the industry with our inaugural cohort of partners, and we look forward to welcoming new partners in the days to come.” | https://www.computerweekly.com/microscope/news/252522943/ISV-support-is-the-focus-at-Microsoft-Inspire | 2022-07-21T00:40:32Z | https://www.computerweekly.com/microscope/news/252522943/ISV-support-is-the-focus-at-Microsoft-Inspire | true | 1 |
A Texas wine company that enjoys a faithful following in Fredericksburg is plowing fertile ground with a new winery and tasting room in Johnson City, a Hill Country neighbor.
William Chris Wine Co., based in the Blanco County town of Hye, recently started construction on a 9,260-square-foot winery and tasting room in Johnson City, representing an extension of its Lost Draw Cellars brand. Lost Draw already operates a winery and tasting room in Fredericksburg, which is about 30 miles west of Johnson City.
“We’re excited about growing the brand of Lost Draw,” says Andrew Sides, founder of Lost Draw Cellars and co-founder and chief operating officer of William Chris Wine. “I think it’s got a really great reputation already, but there’s just so much opportunity to really get it out in front of more people, and give more people an opportunity to see what we’re doing and experience the difference.”
The new 2,000-square-foot tasting room, at 1686 U.S. Highway 290, is set to open in September or October. The rest of the project is tentatively scheduled for completion in late 2023.
Designed by Austin’s Michael Hsu Office of Architecture, the new winery will feature a public tasting room, club-member tasting room, covered porch, retail store, barrel storage, offices, kitchen, and outdoor bar.
The 22-acre site already is home to a seven-acre vineyard that William Chris Wine planted in 2020. Four types of Bordeaux wine grapes are grown there. The vineyard should yield more than 15,000 bottles of wine per year, Sides says.
Aiming to capitalize on growing interest in the Johnson City area as a tourism spot, Sides envisions the new venue being a destination winery where visitors spend much of their day sipping wine, noshing on food, and socializing with family and friends. Nearby attractions include Pedernales Falls State Park, the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park, and the Lyndon B. Johnson Historic Site and State Park.
“I think Texas wine is at a point where where we just have nothing but great opportunity for growth,” Sides says. “More and more Texans are really starting to embrace Texas wine, which we didn’t necessarily have five to 10 years ago.”
The Lost Draw Cellars property in Fredericksburg, at 113 E. Park St., will remain open. But Sides says the name and format of the Fredericksburg site likely will be tweaked. The facility opened in 2014.
Lost Draw Cellars got its start producing wines from grapes grown at Lost Draw Vineyards in the Texas High Plains region, which includes Amarillo and Lubbock. Last year, William Chris Wine purchased the 78-acre Hoover Valley Vineyard in Burnet from Reed and Joan Williams. The company’s other holdings include William Chris Vineyards in Hye, and the Skeleton Key and Grower Project wine brands. | https://dallas.culturemap.com/news/travel/07-20-22-william-chris-hill-country-winery-johnson-city/ | 2022-07-21T00:41:37Z | https://dallas.culturemap.com/news/travel/07-20-22-william-chris-hill-country-winery-johnson-city/ | true | 2 |
The Rise of Income Inequality
Guest Editorial:
By Rev. Jim Conn
About seven years ago I was at my first meeting of an education advisory board, staring out the window at the panoramic view of the Santa Monica Mountains, when a fellow sidled up and began making casual conversation. We exchanged a few pleasantries, when he leaned in to tell me in a confidential hush that he had a $34,000 tax problem.
Taken aback, I first thought, How odd that he should share such a thing — and figured maybe he wanted sympathy.
Then it occurred to me that his tax problem was more than half what I had made altogether that year, so I said, “If you have that big a problem, you must have the resources to deal with it.” He backed away and never spoke to me again at that meeting, or at any thereafter.
I suppose that makes sense. He assumed I don’t like taxes the way he dislikes them. But I actually think taxes are the price of living in a civilized society, and those who benefit the most should pay the most. But that’s not the way the new rich see it. They think of themselves as special, a kind of entrepreneurial elite — not the same as the leisured, hereditary gentry, but people who earned their wealth. They have a right to it.
So it makes sense that people with that mindset would fight to keep everything they can, like the hedge fund billionaire who was so incensed at having to pay a New York City wealth tax that he spent five years – and who knows how much money – fighting it. But then, he had $25 million at stake, which means that at minimum his income that year was in the neighborhood of three quarters of a billion dollars! He not only fought the tax, he appealed the decision when it went against him.
Of course, New York City’s tax on the very rich is a rare phenomenon in this country. For the last three decades the trend has been in the opposite direction, so much so that the tax system appears like two separate and unequal arrangements. One is for workers – people who draw a paycheck. The other is for people who make money from their wealth.
The tax on work income covers wages and includes both personal income tax and payroll deductions such as Social Security and Medicare, which an earner pays up to a threshold of about $100,000. This tax system also includes sales taxes as well as so-called sin taxes – excise taxes on such things as alcohol and cigarettes. Revenue from these sources has been increasing and covering a larger share of expenditures at all levels of government.
Taxes on wealth-based incomes include earnings from stock and bond holdings, the dividends and interest from these, as well as property investments and the trade or sale of those financial assets. It also includes tax on inherited wealth above a $5.2 million threshold. Tax rates in this system favor the wealthy over the average worker by a wide margin, and these rates have been falling over the past three decades. For example, the estate tax on inherited wealth has dropped from 70 to 40 percent and the corporate rate has sunk to a mere 12.1 percent – a 40-year low.
In addition, people with wealth-based income have more opportunities to keep their surplus income from the tax man. Not only can they invest in the long-standing tax-exempt municipal bond market, but the past decades have birthed IRA and 401(k) accounts, as well as those notorious offshore funds. These places now hide about $30 trillion, the overwhelming amount in the name of the largest wealth holders in the country.
These people benefit the most from the strength of American power abroad and social stability at home. They benefit from policies that help their money make more money, and yet they are the ones who complain the loudest about paying for the very government that protects and serves them. They fight the fiercest not to pay their fair share – whether it’s $25 million in New York City or a mere $34,000 in L.A. But the rest of us pay. And more and more, we are paying the bigger share.
Rev. Jim Conn is the founding minister of the Church in Ocean Park and served on the Santa Monica City Council and as that city’s mayor. He helped found Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice. This commentary was originally published at Capital & Main.
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RABAT, Morocco (AP) — The Moroccan Association for Human Rights released a report Wednesday putting the death toll from last month’s attempt by hundreds of migrants to storm the border between the North African kingdom and the Spanish enclave of Melilla higher than the official government tally.
The human rights watchdog, known as AMDH, said at least 27 people, mostly from Sudan, South Sudan and Chad, died in the attempt, with that number likely, to rise as many more suffered severe injuries and 64 people remained missing.
The Moroccan government has previously reported 23 deaths in the June 24 border storming.
The AMDH concluded that Moroccan and Spanish authorities used smoke bombs and tear gas to disperse the migrants, who had gathered at the BarrioChino crossing area, which separates the Moroccan city of Nador from Melilla, leading to many dying of asphyxiation, although autopsies have not yet been carried out.
Other people, the group said, died in a stampede caused by the smoke and ensuing panic. In addition to the deaths, 200 Moroccan and Spanish law enforcement officers and more than 70 civilians were injured in the melee.
The group released its preliminary report on Wednesday, saying it was based on an investigation conducted by its affiliate in Nador.
The report said around 1,500 migrants and asylum-seekers departed that day from nearby forests and arrived at the BarrioChino crossing area at around 9 a.m. There they tried to open the main gate and started climbing the checkpoints.
At that moment, Moroccan authorities began throwing stones and smoke bombs at the migrants, causing many to die of suffocation. Those who tried to escape and desperately reach the fence perished in a stampede that was made worse by the heavy use of tear gas, it added.
It said Moroccan officers did not use lethal force but some beat wounded migrants lying on the ground.
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Anyone looking to buy or sell a home is suddenly facing a very different market. Sales have dropped and once-hot markets are cooling. Home builders have noticed and are rethinking construction plans.
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Anyone looking to buy or sell a home is suddenly facing a very different market. Sales have dropped and once-hot markets are cooling. Home builders have noticed and are rethinking construction plans.
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The Southern California housing squeeze has forced some people, including senior citizens, to come up with creative solutions to keep a roof over their heads. With mortgage and rental prices reaching peak levels, some older residents are turning to co-living like on the classic TV show “The Golden Girls.”
Laurie Jacobs is one of them. The 65-year-old says she faced major life changes during the pandemic and needed to find different housing. She turned Silvernest, which matches older homeowners and empty nesters with roommates nationwide.
“The idea of paying the rents that are charged in Los Angeles was daunting. Also, I wanted to downsize and didn’t want to furnish a whole apartment,” Jacobs says.
Jacobs was already working with a Silvernest partner, Home Share South Bay, so she knew about the program and realized that she would be the perfect customer. She signed up and was then connected with a local 83-year-old man who had a room available.
Thanks to Jacobs and others like her, Silvernest President Riley Gibson says his company, which launched in 2015, has seen an explosion of demand over the last six months.
“As COVID has waned … and as inflation is really biting and hitting home, we're just seeing that increase.”
The number of sign-ups has doubled since 2021, with an average of 2,000 to 3,000 enrollments per month.
How exactly does it work? People sign up online, answer basic questions about themselves and their ideal rental situation, and pay a fee of $14.95 a month, which covers background checks, compatibility matching, and chat support seven days a week.
Jacobs says the house she found has everything she was looking for. She pays no more than $1,000 a month with utilities, gets to be near her workplace, and has her own bathroom and dedicated parking space.
“His place is beautiful. It's a two-bedroom, two-bath, almost 2,000- square-foot condo with a 650-square-foot deck that has a view of the harbor.”
Jacobs’ new housemate, who does not wish to be identified for this story, gained something from the arrangement, too, after suffering from medical issues and living alone following his wife’s death.
“He was lonely, so he wanted some companionship … [and] he wants to travel a bit. So having a little extra income [is] great,” Jacobs explains. “And he wanted to help somebody else out with more affordable rent.”
Gibson agrees that there is more to the home-sharing program than homeowners earning extra income. He believes pairing existing extra space in an older adult’s home with people that are looking for more affordable housing is a powerful solution to the nation’s housing crisis.
Jacobs says home sharing is a “win-win” situation for her after initially feeling reluctant about living with a stranger.
“I realized this was a path I’d been promoting, and now I’m living it,” she says.
To help ease the discomfort of living with a roommate at their age, Jacobs and her housemate have found that communication is key to a smooth transition.
“So far we really haven't had any snags. He likes to keep the house a little warmer than I like, so I just bought myself a standing fan to put in the bedroom, and that took care of that.” | https://www.kcrw.com/news/shows/kcrw-features/socal-housing-market-seniors-silvernest-home-sharing?utm_source=KCRW&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=kcrw-news-rss | 2022-07-21T00:53:11Z | https://www.kcrw.com/news/shows/kcrw-features/socal-housing-market-seniors-silvernest-home-sharing?utm_source=KCRW&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=kcrw-news-rss | false | 1 |
Massive eagle ray jumps into family’s boat during Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo
DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. (WKRG) — A lackluster day of fishing for a Saraland woman turns into an adventure for her whole family after a giant eagle ray jumped into their boat Saturday afternoon and sent her to the hospital.
Check out these now-viral images of the massive eagle ray that jumped out of the wate r into April Jones and her family’s boat.
Victim in possible gator attack at Sarasota County country club identified: report“It hit the right side of the body and pretty much had to go to the emergency room,” said April Jones describing the impact. She’s okay after a shoulder sprain–but an unnerving start.
“She starts screaming, I hear stuff breaking and flopping, my grandpa falls into me, I look back, this ray is laying in the back of the boat,” said husband Jeremy Jones describing the chaos that unfolded in seconds Saturday afternoon. What initially started as a scary encounter quickly turned into a sense of wonder as they tried to learn all they could about this majestic creature.
“We have an extraordinary diversity of fishes here in the north-central Gulf of Mexico and it’s a rare and exciting opportunity,” said Marcus Drymon with Mississippi State University. Drymon says the spotted eagle ray isn’t endangered but it’s rare for these waters. After the shock of getting socked by a fish they believe to weigh 400 pounds–they changed course for the Sea Lab and got some help to get the eagle ray back into the water.
“When we got it out of the boat I wasn’t as scared, it was kind of cool,” said their eight-year-old son Gunner. It was a mama eagle ray with four pups in tow–mama made it back to the water safely but the pups didn’t survive. The images took off online allowing them to share this amazing fish story.
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Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson’s 4-year-old daughter, True, can't wait to meet her new sibling.
“True is so beyond thrilled about becoming a big sister,” a source tells ET. “She has been asking for a sibling for a long time and is so excited.
The Good American founder is also excited about becoming a mother for a second time. “Khloe is very, very happy about having another baby,” the source adds. “Mostly because she can't wait to give True a sibling, and to be a new mom again, of course.”
Last week, the news broke that Khloe, 38, and Tristan, 31, are expecting their second child, via a surrogate. It was revealed that the pair -- who aren’t currently in a relationship -- are expecting a baby boy.
"We can confirm True will have a sibling who was conceived in November,” Khloe’s rep confirmed to ET.
“Khloe is incredibly grateful to the extraordinary surrogate for such a beautiful blessing. We’d like to ask for kindness and privacy so that Khloe can focus on her family."
The Kardashians star’s latest bundle was conceived prior to the birth of Tristan’s third child, Theo, with Marlee Nichols, who was born in December 2021.
During the first season of the Hulu series, Khloe was vocal about her desire to expand her family with Tristan. However, many believed the talks were halted, following the paternity scandal with Marlee. A source told ET that the reality TV star planned on expanding her family with or without Tristan.
“Khloe and Tristan are having another baby together, this time via surrogacy. The two have long said they wanted True to have a sibling, and Khloe even told her family she’d do it without Tristan if she needed to,” the source said. “However when the two were on good terms they decided to move forward with surrogacy near the end of last year and then Tristan was caught cheating.”
Khloe put her and True’s bond on display on Tuesday when she shared her first post on Instagram, since her baby news broke.
“Me and my best girl making the best memories. I will forever have your back my angel girl 🤍,” she captioned the photo of her and True smiling for the camera, while in the water, as she holds her daughter on her back.
Tristan has been moving on with life as well. The NBA star -- who is also father of 5-year-old Prince from a previous relationship -- was spotted in Greece, walking with a mystery woman.
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National Herald case: Sonia Gandhi to appear before ED for questioning today
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Toronto FC's Osorio, Bono among notable MLS free agents after this season
Midfielder Jonathan Osorio and goalkeeper Alex Bono, who have more than 450 Toronto FC appearances between them, are notables on the free agent list released Wednesday by the MLS Players Association.
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TORONTO — Midfielder Jonathan Osorio and goalkeeper Alex Bono, who have more than 450 Toronto FC appearances between them, are notables on the free agent list released Wednesday by the MLS Players Association.
The association says there are currently 130 free-agency eligible MLS players heading into the 2022-2023 off-season. But most on the list have club options for 2023 on their contract with just 39 designated as out of contract at the end of the current campaign.
Both Osorio and Bono will both be out of contract.
The 30-year-old Osorio, considered a key cog in the Toronto midfield, tops TFC's all-time appearances list at 311 in all competitions. Bono, 28, ranks eighth at 147 games.
Osorio, who has been with the club since 2013, is making US$1.03 million this season while Bono, who was drafted in 2015, is getting US$557,000.
Toronto holds a club option on centre back Chris Mavinga, a French-born Congolese international who is making US$1.04 million. The 31-year-old Mavinga, who has been with the club since 2017, ranks 10th on TFC's all-time appearance list at 142.
Toronto also has a club option in 2023 on Auro, a fullback currently on loan to Santos in his native Brazil. He is not expected back.
Veteran defender Florian Jungworth is out of contract with the Vancouver Whitecaps after this season. The 33-year-old German, who is making US$592,700 this year, has made 12 appearances in the league in 2022.
The Whitecaps have options on newly acquired midfielder Julian Gressell as well as goalkeeper Cody Cropper, fullback Jake Nerwinski and veteran forward Tosaint Ricketts.
CF Montreal has options on goalkeeper James Pantemis, midfielder Samuel Piette and forwards Romell Quioto and Kei Kamara.
Others out of contract after this season include Colorado Rapids forward Gyasi Zardes, Columbus midfielder Derrick Etienne Jr., D.C. United goalkeeper Bill Hamid and forward Ola Kamara, NYCFC goalkeeper Sean Johnson and defender Alexander Callens, New York Red Bulls defender Aaron Long and Philadelphia midfielder Alejandro Bedoya.
Canadian forward Tesho Akindele will be out of contract with Orlando City.
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The school superintendent in Uvalde, Texas, wants the district's police chief, Pete Arredondo, to be fired. Arredondo led the botched law enforcement response to the shooting in which 21 people died.
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The school superintendent in Uvalde, Texas, wants the district's police chief, Pete Arredondo, to be fired. Arredondo led the botched law enforcement response to the shooting in which 21 people died.
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Fast-Fix Dinners
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Chorizo Bolognese
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Easy Chicken Parmesan
(Family Features) Family schedules can get hectic, but it doesn’t have to be hard to make time for a great family dinner. Whether it’s a hearty dish of Bolognese or lighter vegetarian fare, quality ingredients and easy recipes can help you get a great dish on the table in no time.
The whole family will love the Latin-inspired flavors found in Chorizo Bolognese. Ground beef, chorizo, sliced olives and adobo seasoning are cooked in tomato sauce and poured over pasta. Look for canned tomatoes and sauces, like those from Hunt’s®, which are 100 percent natural and free from artificial preservatives. Hunt’s uses hot water to peel their tomatoes with FlashSteam® instead of being peeled with harsh chemicals like other leading brands. When you’re taking the time to prepare homemade meals for your family, it’s important to use quality ingredients.
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Chorizo Bolognese
Ingredients
- 8 ounces dry fettuccine pasta, uncooked
- 1/2 pound ground chuck beef (80% lean)
- 6 ounces fresh pork chorizo (Mexican-style)
- 1/4 teaspoon adobo seasoning blend
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1/4 cup sliced stuffed green olives
- 1 (15-ounce) can Hunt’s Tomato Sauce
Preparation
- Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt. Meanwhile, heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef, chorizo, adobo seasoning and pepper to skillet; cook 3 minutes or until meat begins to brown, stirring once.
- Add onion and olives; cook 2 to 3 minutes more or until meat is crumbled and no longer pink. Drain. Stir in tomato sauce; reduce heat and simmer 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve sauce over pasta. Sprinkle with Kraft Grated Parmesan Cheese.
Serves
Servings 6
Preparation Time:
25 minutes
Total Time:
25 minutes
Vegetarian Lasagna Skillet
Ingredients
- 8 ounces dry bowtie (farfalle) pasta, uncooked
- 2 tablespoons Pure Wesson Canola Oil
- 2 cups quartered, sliced zucchini
- 1 (15-ounce) can Great Northern beans, drained, rinsed
- 1 (16-ounce) jar light Alfredo pasta sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans Hunt’s Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes, drained well
- 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Preparation
- Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add beans, Alfredo sauce and garlic salt to skillet; heat until hot and bubbly.
- Add cooked pasta to skillet; stir to combine. Add drained tomatoes; toss to combine. Top with cheese. Reduce heat; cover and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese melts. Sprinkle with Kraft Grated Parmesan Cheese.
Serves
Servings 6
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Total Time:
30 minutes
Easy Chicken Parmesan
Ingredients
- 1 (15-ounce) can Hunt’s Tomato Sauce
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can Hunt’s Diced Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic and Oregano, undrained
- 6 tablespoons Kraft Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
- 6 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 1/2 pounds)
- 3/4 pound spaghetti, uncooked
- 1 1/2 cups Kraft Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
Preparation
- Heat oven to 375°F. Pour tomato sauce and undrained tomatoes into 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Stir in 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) Parmesan. Add chicken; turn to coat evenly both sides of each breast with sauce. Cover.
- Bake 30 minutes or until chicken is done (165°F). Meanwhile, cook spaghetti as directed on package, omitting salt.
- Top chicken with remaining cheeses; bake, uncovered, 5 minutes or until mozzarella is melted. Drain spaghetti. Serve topped with chicken and sauce.
Serves
Servings 6
Preparation Time:
10 minutes
Total Time:
45 minutes
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President Biden traveled to a factory supporting offshore wind energy in Massachusetts to announce climate actions, but he did not declare a climate emergency as climate advocates had hoped for.
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President Biden traveled to a factory supporting offshore wind energy in Massachusetts to announce climate actions, but he did not declare a climate emergency as climate advocates had hoped for.
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Top 10 builder now selling from the upper $600s at Monte Verde, with 3 models open for tour
FAIRFIELD, Calif., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE: CCS), a top 10 national homebuilder and industry leader in online sales, recently released 124 homesites for sale at Monte Verde, the company's exceptional new community in Fairfield, CA—boasting close proximity to Travis Air Force Base and destinations like Grizzly Island Wildlife Area and the San Francisco Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve.
Homebuyers will enjoy an inspired selection of modern two-story homes, featuring designer-selected finishes, versatile open-concept layouts, and the builder's Century Home Connect® smart home package. Three model homes are also available for tour.
Learn more and view available homes at www.CenturyCommunities.com/MonteVerdeCA.
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- 4 single-family floor plans
- 4 to 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2-bay garage
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- Located within the Travis Unified School District
- Close to parks
- Central location between San Francisco and Sacramento
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Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE: CCS) is a top 10 national homebuilder, offering new homes under the Century Communities and Century Complete brands. Century is engaged in all aspects of homebuilding — including the acquisition, entitlement and development of land, along with the construction, innovative marketing and sale of quality homes designed to appeal to a wide range of homebuyers. The Colorado-based company operates in 17 states and over 45 markets across the U.S., and also offers title, insurance and lending services in select markets through its Parkway Title, IHL Home Insurance Agency, and Inspire Home Loans subsidiaries. To learn more about Century Communities, please visit www.centurycommunities.com.
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Civil Police of SP invade Margarida Bonetti’s ‘abandoned house’
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The Civil Police of So Paulo carried out, this Wednesday (20/7), a search and seizure warrant in a residence in Higienpolis, better known as “the abandoned house”.
The operation is part of an investigation that investigates the possible abandonment of a disabled person with Margarida Bonetti, a local resident, as the victim.
A dog that was in the kitchen was rescued. Live streamed on Instagram of activist Luisa Mell, Margarida appeared irritated to have her dog taken out of the house.
A dog that was in the kitchen was rescued. In a live broadcast on Instagram by activist Luisa Mell, Margarida appeared irritated to have her dog taken out of the house.
The operation is part of an investigation that investigates the possible abandonment of a disabled person with Margarida Bonetti, a local resident, as the victim.
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“It’s really social work, we don’t have an arrest warrant, her warrant is expired, we’re on a search warrant because […] she’s there with all this garbage, living together, there are animals in the house, that is, a social problem. We are going to seek medical help to try to improve her condition, try to see a relative, something, a more social issue than a police issue,” said the general delegate of the Civil Police of So Paulo, Oswaldo Nico, in an interview.
According to delegate Lus Carlos Zaparolli, inside the house there was rubble, leftover food and garbage.
The woman in the abandoned house
Margarida Bonetti’s story became known to the general public through the podcast of Folha de S.Paulo “Woman of the Abandoned House”.
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Balochistan reports 12 new COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours
Pakistan
The number of total confirmed patients in Balochistan surged to 35,690 in the province on Wednesday.
QUETTA (Dunya News) – At least 12 more persons were tested positive for coronavirus in Balochistan while number of total confirmed patients surged to 35,690 in the province on Wednesday.
According to Media Coordinator Provincial Health Directorate Cell Balochistan Dr Muhammad Wasim Baig, at least 1,562,052 people were screened for the virus till July 20 (Wednesday), out of which 12 more persons were reported positive in the last 24 hours.
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Devon Allen DQ'd from World Athletics Championships for reacting too quickly to starting gun
Devon Allen was as close as you could be from getting off to the perfect start in the hurdles Sunday at the World Athletics Championships. The Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver was disqualified for a false start in the 110-meter hurdles race. Allen had come into the event ranked No. 2 in...
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Victoria stuff for the WrestleMania, TNA, Dixie Carter and you may MMA
So much to generally share. First of all, as i said in my past blogs, I happened to be at UFC Battle Nights from inside the Nashville. My Jiu-jitsu advisor got a beneficial combatant though. It was Rafael 2 Anjos. I happened to be aspiring to go out toward band with him. But you will find particular dialogue which tends to be an effective distraction, and i did not need to do you to. However, my personal advisor moved your away and cornered your. And also to demonstrate that there aren’t any hard feelings https://besthookupwebsites.org/cs/fuck-marry-kill-recenze/, I’m able to assist Rafael time toward ring beside me in just one of my fights ; ) The guy wound-up losing so you’re able to Tyson Griffin. However, he fought well, and tomorrow’s another day.
We went into the a couple of previous WWE team there. Bruce Prichard and you will Dan Stevenson, who had been behind the scenes males, that are now which have TNA. It brought me to Dixie Carter and her partner. I am not sure when the she’s supposed to has actually a hard businesswoman photo. But I am going to shatter one to. She is supernice. It’s always weird to me when a great tidbit out of my personal lives will get grappling hearsay, as the somebody spotted Dixie and that i speaking, and then “I would feel probably TNA”. I would end up being lying easily told you it never entered my personal head, nonetheless they haven’t reach me that have things, and i am most worried about my MMA.
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In the end, Wreslemania XXV is actually a fun time. It was great to see lots of old friends. Brand new Diva Competition Regal wasn’t exactly the tribute in order to twenty five years off ladies wrestling that i is actually hoping it would be. But one WWE spend-per-evaluate event, let-alone Wrestlemania, is always an excellent spectacle, plus it is actually enjoyable to get an integral part of they. Truthfully, I did not score far camera day either. However, I will get more during the Wrestlmania XXVI in Phoenix when i fight Gina Carano… ; )
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Brand new Diva Race Royal at the ‘Mania is actually the latest darnedest thing I am able to think of seeing in the a when you’re given that women already been scuffling through to the bell rang and you can We swear that there were eliminations when you look at the introductions. I became waiting around for seeing a few of the Diva Alums but not only performed We maybe not find many in the suits I didn’t arrive at look for many from inside the week on Hq hotel. We particularly overlooked not receiving to consult with that have Torrie Wilson. Hello, because I’m on good “diet” does not mean I am unable to glance at the “wilderness listing.” As well as she always entertainingly busts my personal chops on her Boise County footballers upsetting Oklahoma 2 years back on immediate vintage, Fiesta Pan.
Used to do get to see which have Sunny, Nidia, and you can Molly Holly and thoroughly appreciated people conversations. Nidia don’t vie regarding Battle Royal while the the woman is busy are a mommy but looked to be in astounding shape. Warm is having a great time when you look at the Houston and you can Molly remains creating great anything having under blessed children. I have never ever came across an excellent Diva with a far greater cardio to own searching for accomplish an effective deeds than simply do Molly. I wish more people nowadays got their wonderful ideas.
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Gail setup observe into Monday and you will cannot state something up until Thursday you to definitely she had quit WWE for the Monday, immediately following WWE posts the fresh ‘future projects.’ Within opinion, Gail Kim is a very good team individual. We think amazed and embarressed to have Gail Kim that Facebook was this lady best possible way of going the phrase over to individuals inside WWE management you to definitely she does not want to operate throughout the WWE any more. My personal jesus, imagine if you’d to make to fb to inform people your prevent your task just to rating individuals in general management so you’re able to find!
Conjecture: TNA management, are delusional, will not believe that anyone want to The brand new Knockouts device- fit women who is wrestle and only are actually slutty since they are fit- more sparkling-aside WWE talent.
When per matches try 12 ladies lining up and five from her or him wrestling inside a-two second meets, just how do any Diva stay ahead of the new prepare? Gail Kim are leased on her grappling feature. The brand new Divas has actually a theme and you will average ability that doesn’t interlock better having…well, grappling. Gail Kim’s substitute for the issue was to capture larger shocks through the the girl matches, in order to shock the crowd and to build the brand new matches and you will this lady opponent and also the section by the proxy. S soul off Gail.
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Woman posing as nurse tried to steal baby from Southern California hospital, authorities say
A California woman was arrested on kidnapping and child-stealing charges after she posed as a nurse, gained access to a hospital maternity ward and tried to steal a baby from a patient’s room, authorities said.
The woman, Jesenea Miron, 23, was taken into custody July 15, a day after the episode took place at the Riverside University Health System Medical Center in Moreno Valley, California, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department said in a statement.
Deputies were summoned to the medical center July 14 after employees notified them “of an individual impersonating a nurse on campus,” authorities said.
During their investigation, the deputies learned that a woman, later identified as Miron, had entered the hospital “posing as a newly hired nurse” and gained access to the ward where newborn infants are looked after.
The woman “entered a patient’s hospital room and identified herself as a nurse,” the Sheriff’s Department said in its statement. “While inside the patient’s room, she attempted to take their newborn infant.”
Hospital employees confronted Miron and alerted security, authorities said, but she fled before security guards or deputies were able to apprehend her.
Miron was taken into custody the next day, after authorities executed a search warrant at a residence in Moreno Valley, a city of 211,000 about 71 miles east of Los Angeles. Authorities did not give a motive or say how they identified Miron as a suspect.
At the residence, investigators found “additional items of evidentiary value,” the Sheriff’s Department said. It was not immediately clear Wednesday what those items were. Miron was being held at the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility in Banning, California, according to inmate records. Her bail was set at $1 million.
Miron has a court appearance scheduled for Tuesday. It was not immediately clear if she had a lawyer.
In a statement, Jennifer Cruikshank, CEO of the Riverside University Health System Medical Center, said the hospital system “has multiple layers of security to protect the safety and well-being of patients and staff.” She added, “We’re thankful those systems and our vigilant staff were able to thwart this suspect.”
It was not clear how Miron was able to gain access to the maternity ward.
Cruikshank said the health system was working with the Sheriff’s Department “to investigate how the suspect accessed the patient’s room and interacted with the family.”
Security protocols “have been reviewed and reinforced,” she added, “and we have additional sheriff’s deputies on campus.” | https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news/woman-posing-as-nurse-tried-to-steal-baby-from-southern-california-hospital/ | 2022-07-21T01:23:54Z | https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news/woman-posing-as-nurse-tried-to-steal-baby-from-southern-california-hospital/ | true | 1 |
County land board allows rubbish pit
Published 3:45 am Wednesday, July 20, 2022
The Panola County Land Development Commission last week granted a permit for a rubbish pit on Eureka Rd., after the applicant assured board members he intends to use the area for debris generated by his land clearing business.
Jonathan Garner told commissioners North MS Land Clearing will dump mostly tree tops and brush and will not be open to the public. The board was concerned that allowing a rubbish pit in an area surrounded by homes would become an eyesore, but agreed to the permit when he described the intentions for the pit.
The board had earlier this year approved the same piece of property for gravel pit mining. Garner said the back of the tract is a deep gully where tree debris will be pushed into and burned once a year, probably in the winter.
Commissioners told Garner the debris shouldn’t be visible from the road and urged him to monitor the property closely to avoid dumping by the general public. Garner, who lives close to the property, said company employees and family members are there working every day and illegal dumping will not be allowed.
In other business, the Land Commission approved the application of Amaia Dass to open a retail store for manufactured home parts and supplies.
Dass told board members he will construct a new building on property he owns on Hwy. 35N, across from the Panola County Airport.
Board members told Dass they would support his application, with the understanding that used mobile homes or parts was not part of his business plan. Dass said the store, to be named New American, would stock new supplies.
When Dass informed the board he would be purchasing inventory, and taking over the customer base of Able Mobile Homes Parts and Service, they quickly voted for the permit. The owner of that business, located on John Branch Road, is retiring, he said. | https://www.panolian.com/2022/07/20/county-land-board-allows-rubbish-pit/ | 2022-07-21T01:27:50Z | https://www.panolian.com/2022/07/20/county-land-board-allows-rubbish-pit/ | true | 1 |
Entry-level NBN plans aren’t as common as they used to be, with many providers focusing on pricier products with high speeds and unlimited data. These plans aren’t for everyone. Not everyone wants or needs an expensive NBN plan, of course.
What if you just want to binge a little Netflix without paying for more than it feels like you’re using? What if you don’t have the need for speed? Thankfully there are still options if you’re looking for a cheaper NBN plan. Here’s a look at the plans spending less than $60 per month will get you.
NBN 25 plans under $60
If you’re looking for a more affordable NBN plan, you may need to make some compromises. The most common trade-off you’ll make is slower speeds, so we’ll start with NBN 25 plans. They’re the simplest option for getting your NBN bill down to under $60 per month.
SpinTel is one of your cheapest options, where you’ll pay $44 per month for your first six months and $49.95 per month thereafter. While the plan is technically NBN 25, the speeds are capped to 15Mbps. This makes it a little bit slower than the more expensive options on this tier.
If you want actual NBN 25 speeds, consider Tangerine. You’ll pay $44.90 per month for your first six months, and then $59.90 per month thereafter. The plan is contract-free so you can bail whenever, and there’s also a 14-day risk-free trial. Tangerine will give you a full refund of your plan fees if you’re not happy during your first fortnight. You won’t get a refund for a modem if you buy one through Tangerine, but the telco’s modems are all unlocked and will work with other providers.
If you want to avoid promotional discounts, MATE’s NBN 25 plan goes for a flat $59 per month. You can also save a further $10 per month by bundling it with one of the telco’s SIM-only mobile plans.
MATE’s mobile offering is powered by the Telstra network, with plans starting at $20 per month with 10GB. The $25 per month plan with 20GB is a much better deal, however. This plan also gets you a free subscription to music streaming service Tidal, which could also help bring down your overall monthly bills.
And if you swap to MATE before July 31 and use the promo code MATE100, you’ll score a $100 credit. That gets you close to two free months of its NBN 25 plan.
NBN 50 plans under $60
If you’re looking for an NBN 50 plan under $60 per month, you’ve still got options, but the majority are all subject to timed promotional pricing. You’ll pay less than $60 per month for your first six months, but your bill will go up after. The good news is these plans are all contract-free (or only have a six-month lock-in), so you’re free to bounce to a different provider when your discount expires and keep paying less than $60 per month. Swapping every six months is the easiest way to save on your NBN.
Dodo is one of your cheapest options, at $53.90 per month for your first six months and $75 per month thereafter. You can also save. Further $10 per month by bundling your gas and electricity if you live in NSW or Victoria.
SpinTel is a better buy in the long run, however. You’ll pay $54 per month for your first six months and $64.95 per month thereafter. Even at full price, SpinTel has one of the cheapest NBN NBN 50 plans around.
Tangerine is also worth considering, billing $54.90 per month for your first six months, and $69.90 per month thereafter. As with its NBN 25 plan, Tangerine offers a two-week trial during which you can leave and get a refund of your plan fees if you’re not happy with your service.
Alex Choros is Managing Editor at WhistleOut, Australia’s phone and internet comparison website.
This article has been updated since its original publish date. | https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2022/07/nbn-plans-under-60-per-month/ | 2022-07-21T01:28:31Z | https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2022/07/nbn-plans-under-60-per-month/ | true | 1 |
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Updated July 20, 2022 at 1:50 PM ET
After months of negotiations, a bipartisan group of senators on Wednesday announced two proposals related to election administration, including one to reform the Electoral Count Act, a widely criticized 1887 law that governs the process of casting and counting Electoral College votes and that came under fresh scrutiny following attempts to invalidate the presidential election results on Jan. 6, 2021.
The plans were announced a day ahead of the House select committee's final scheduled prime time hearing on its investigation into the Capitol insurrection.
"From the beginning, our bipartisan group has shared a vision of drafting legislation to fix the flaws of the archaic and ambiguous Electoral Count Act of 1887," the U.S. senators said in a joint statement.
Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Susan Collins, R-Maine, led the effort to reform the law, which would need 60 votes to break a filibuster and pass the Senate. The proposal unveiled Wednesday to reform the Electoral Count Act has 16 co-sponsors, including nine Republicans. Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky has signaled he's open to updating the old law.
The law itself was created after a chaotic election in 1876 that saw Democrat Samuel Tilden win the popular vote but lose the presidency because of contested election results, as three Southern states sent in competing returns. A decade later, Congress enacted the Electoral Count Act to avoid a repeated fiasco by establishing a clearer process for Electoral College certification.
But as NPR's Miles Parks has reported, some legal experts argue the crafters of the law did a "terrible job."
Members of both major parties opened the door to updating the ECA nearly a year after the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, which came following then-President Donald Trump's pressure campaign against his own vice president to abandon his ceremonial role in tallying the results and help overturn the election.
Advocates for reforming the ECA argue that the law isn't clear enough about the roles the vice president and Congress play in certifying election results, and that that weakness was exploited by Trump and his allies to try to keep him in power.
How would the law change?
As the law exists now, only one member of the House and one member of the Senate are needed to challenge any state's set of electors. (These are the lawmakers who objected to the Electoral College count in 2021.)
The updated language would raise that threshold, shifting the requirement to 20% of the members of each chamber.
The proposal would also enact a few measures "aimed at ensuring that Congress can identify a single, conclusive slate of electors from each state," according to a fact sheet. The provisions include:
And the measure would "strike a provision of an archaic 1845 law that could be used by state legislatures to override the popular vote in their states by declaring a 'failed election' — a term that is not defined in the law."
The bill would also reaffirm that the "constitutional role of the Vice President, as the presiding officer of the joint meeting of Congress, is solely ministerial."
Some of the reforms came in part from proposals issued after the Democratic-led House Administration Committee shared a report in January, completed after months of review from legal experts.
The measure to reform the Electoral Count Act also includes a section to provide guidelines for when a new administration can receive federal resources for their transition into office.
In the shadow of Jan. 6 hearings
The Electoral Count Act has come up many times during the House select committee's hearings investigating the attack on the Capitol on Jan. 6.
During one of the panel's hearings, Greg Jacob, who served as chief counsel to Vice President Mike Pence, said that had Pence obeyed Trump's demands to block or delay the counting of electoral votes on Jan. 6, he would have broken various provisions of the Electoral Count Act.
ECA reform paired with election security proposal
The second measure released Wednesday would increase criminal penalties for individuals who threaten or intimidate election officials, poll watchers, voters or candidates; or who steal or alter election records or tamper with voting systems.
It would also aim to improve the handling of election mail by the U.S. Postal Service and reauthorize the Election Assistance Commission, an independent agency, for five years.
The proposal comes as election officials across the country have faced pressure and threats in the wake of Trump's lies about the 2020 election being stolen.
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ARI SHAPIRO, HOST:
Britain's Conservative Party has now chosen its final two candidates to replace Boris Johnson as prime minister. Rishi Sunak, the former finance minister, and Liz Truss, the current foreign minister, will now spend the summer campaigning among grassroots Conservative Party members.
Reporter Willem Marx joins us from London. Hi there.
WILLEM MARX, BYLINE: Hey.
SHAPIRO: Let's talk about these final two candidates, beginning with Rishi Sunak. What can you tell us about him?
MARX: Well, Ari, he was the finance minister until just early this month. He's got the greatest amount of support among supporters of the Conservative Party in Parliament. His personal popularity soared during the pandemic. He promised to do essentially whatever was necessary to support British workers, its economy, spending hundreds of billions of dollars in financial programs. But his reputation took a bit of a hit more recently when he was given a police penalty for breaching lockdown rules, as was Boris Johnson, and after the public learned details of his wealthy Indian wife's tax affairs and the fact that he'd held onto a U.S. green card while still a British lawmaker.
SHAPIRO: And what about his rival, the foreign minister, Liz Truss?
MARX: Well, she, meanwhile, is the second female foreign minister. In that role, she's taken credit for helping win the release of a British woman held in an Iranian jail on spying charges for many years. She's also taken an increasingly hardline approach to Britain's post-Brexit trade negotiations with the European Union. And she spent more time as a member of Britain's cabinet, I should say, than any of the other candidates who were looking to replace Johnson.
SHAPIRO: Now, lawmakers narrowed the list down to these two candidates, but ultimately, grassroots members of the party are going to decide on the next prime minister. Any indication of who is favored among them?
MARX: Well, Ari, there's estimated to be up to 200,000 of those registered members across the U.K. A recent survey of 725 of them suggested that Rishi Sunak would lose out to Liz Truss by a considerable margin - around 54% for her, 35% for him. Another slightly less scientific poll by an organization called ConservativeHome suggested she'd beat him too, albeit by a lower margin. But of course it's worth remembering that these polls happened before this two-person race really even began. And over the course of the next few weeks, this mini-leadership campaign will essentially continue in small venues like town halls up and down the country. Ballots will actually be sent out to party members later in the summer. And then a winner will likely be announced by the start of September.
SHAPIRO: The outgoing prime minister, Boris Johnson, is such a larger-than-life, charismatic figure. He won big in a landslide in 2019. Do either of these candidates have that same kind of intense appeal to voters?
MARX: Well, not necessarily on the personality front, no. You know, Johnson, for almost two decades has been a larger-than-life character. Even today, he ended his final appearance as prime minister in the British parliament by quoting Arnold Schwarzenegger's "Terminator" character with the words hasta la vista, baby.
In comparison, Sunak's seen by many British voters as competent but also perhaps slightly showy, a little bit slick. And that's not necessarily a positive in the U.K. He played a big role in Johnson's departure ultimately, but until then had defended his boss's behaviour for several years. Truss, meanwhile, she may not be as fluent when it comes to the facts and figures, and she's admitted that herself, but she has remained intensely loyal to Johnson until the very end, at least publicly. And it's worth noting that whichever one of these two wins the Conservative leadership, they'll then likely lead their party during the next national election here in a couple of years' time. So their nationwide electability is also significant, and particularly since polls put the main opposition party, Labour, 11 points ahead of the Conservatives.
SHAPIRO: Willem Marx in London, thank you.
MARX: Thanks so much. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR. | https://www.wxxinews.org/npr-news/npr-news/2022-07-20/britains-conservative-party-has-chosen-2-candidates-to-replace-boris-johnson | 2022-07-21T01:35:46Z | https://www.wxxinews.org/npr-news/npr-news/2022-07-20/britains-conservative-party-has-chosen-2-candidates-to-replace-boris-johnson | false | 5 |
Tinashe Sambiri| Change is certain in 2023, CCC leader President Nelson Chamisa has said.
President Chamisa described as pathetic the current situation in the country- due to corruption and looting of national resources by the Zanu PF regime.
“ZIMBABWE SHALL BE THE LAND OF ENTREPRENEURS & ENTERPRISE..Zimbabwe shall be the land of opportunities & possibilities, dreams & hopes.
Where one can dream anything and the dream will come true.Let’s make it happen. Zimbabwe has just been a dream killer for many. No..Not #Thistime
THE KENYAN ELECTION…Just last year, it was ZAMBIA’s turn. Now it’s KENYA’s turn. Kenya is about to happen. And it will surely happen. Then next is ZIMBABWE’s turn after NIGERIA’s moment,” said President Chamisa in a statement posted on Twitter.
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ESSEX JUNCTION — In 1897, the then-Village of Essex Junction’s library was not a building but a collection of books housed in any room available at the time.
One hundred and twenty-five years later, the building safekeeping Essex Junction’s books, records and a few pieces of history is open to the public. The building looking out onto Five Corners is a result of the efforts of Samuel Brownell, for whom the building is named.
The library is not the only Essex Junction legacy Brownell holds to his name after coming to the Village in 1856.
“Brownell proved himself to be a particularly astute businessman,” a historical booklet by Carlotta S. Raine published in 1984, states. “He not only brought electricity to the Village but also ran a successful lumber and sawmill operation and later became the first president of the Essex Trust Co.”
As Brownell continued to settle into the community, Essex Junction’s need for a permanent library increased.
Building the library
The Village applied for funding from the State Department of Libraries but was turned down because the grants were only available to towns.
In a temporary fix, the Village combined its library with the Town of Essex, though they soon separated because the distance made access difficult.
The books were relocated to two rooms in the Brick Hotel, now known as Lincoln Hall where the City Council meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month.
“Library is open for business in new room at Brick Hotel,” the first treasurer’s report states. “There is no money in the treasury and several bills unpaid.”
After a few years, Brownell decided he was going to create a library for Essex Junction. He spoke with libraries and architects from a few different states and delivered his proposal to the board of trustees:
“‘The Village must care for the building, inside and out, hire a librarian, and to the five members of the [library] board voted by the village.’ Brownell wished to add five more of his own choice. This would be a self-perpetuating board, but the two boards would act as one,” Raine states.
The Village voted yes.
“The outside would be truly a Vermont building; there would be brick from the Drury Brick & Tile co., marble from the Vermont Marble co. and even the foundation would be stone from the shores of Lake Champlain,” Raine states.
With no school libraries in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Brownell library served both children and adults.
Entering the modern era
“We were suddenly in the fifties and took a look around,” Raine states. “We saw new schools, homes where there had been open fields or woods, roads which were paved. Pre-war and post-war children were school age and now library users.”
In 1962, five rooms were added through the efforts of Essex Junction’s Lions Club chapter led by then-president Tom Rotunda.
Along with the extra rooms, the Lions Club donated the first book cart and first card cataloging machine that met professional standards.
“Plastic covers for book jackets appeared during these years,” Raine states. “Books that had not been circulating suddenly became popular because the new jackets were colorful and attracted attention.”
As the Village continued to grow, the library evolved with extensions added onto the original building over the decades, library director Wendy Hysko said.
Walking through the library, now books of all genres, CDs, DVDs, magazines, manga and records line the walls.
The spines of books in the original portion of the library are hit with natural light pouring through the windows. Framed above a fireplace countered between two candle sconces is a portrait of Samuel Brownell.
“Is that God,” a young boy asked his mother as he looked up at the portrait in the 1980s, according to Raine.
The library sees a lot of traffic during the summer months, Hysko said. A full calendar of their events can be found here.
The children’s section has papier-mâché creatures designed by Tina and Todd Logan that greet young readers as they browse through the book stacks. The staff is expecting a new creature to move into the stacks this Friday.
With smaller chairs and tables set up for children and furniture accompanying desks for adults, the Brownell library is a space for visitors of all ages, just as it was 125 years ago.
“To name all the people who gave to the library would be impossible — everyone gave, from the smallest to the largest organization,” Raine states. | https://www.essexreporter.com/news/village-to-city-brownell-library-over-the-decades-and-the-people-who-helped-create-it/article_ae9e495a-086d-11ed-b457-9bacbf818ebd.html | 2022-07-21T01:36:56Z | https://www.essexreporter.com/news/village-to-city-brownell-library-over-the-decades-and-the-people-who-helped-create-it/article_ae9e495a-086d-11ed-b457-9bacbf818ebd.html | true | 1 |
MILWAUKEE — Looking back, 2020 wasn't so bad for a handful of guys playing basketball.
"It takes six really good games to win, and we were fortunate enough two years ago to win it," says Travis Diener, Marquette Alum and Golden Eagles TBT member.
Winning The Basketball Tournament, otherwise known as the TBT, the Golden Eagles alumni squad became a million dollars richer that year. If any year was tough, it was falling short in 2021.
"2021 we're coming off the COVID year, out of the bubble, so guys got to be themselves again. So, with that freedom guys kind of strayed away from each other just a bit," says Jamil Wilson, Marquette Alum, and Golden Eagles TBT member.
Now it's 2022, and the Golden Eagles begin competition in Dayton on July 24.
"If you want to win it, you got to have guys that understand how to win. That understand how to lose. How crucial it is to be in the game playing in that 'Elgin Minute' is different so you got to have guys that are prepared and can do it," says Joe Chapman, Marquette alum and TBT coach of the Golden Eagles.
With all but three members returning from the 2020 championship squad, it's not experience but loyalty that makes this team dangerous.
"It's just a testament to all the eras. You know you got guys that played with Crean, guys that played with Buzz, guys that played with Wojo. But regardless of the coach you played under, that Marquette cloth is still the same. It's cut out of toughness, defending, relying on one another and I think that's what we bring into this," says Jamil.
"You've seen other schools kind of go away from their alumni and go with different teams, and we've never wanted to do that. Nine out of the 11 guys are from Marquette and the other two are Milwaukee guys. So you know that's been very true to what we wanted as a roster. I just think it means more when you win a championship with the guys at Marquette, or even if we lose it's still a bond that will never be broken," says Diener.
The connections between players may have been made on the court, but the love they have for one another extends beyond the game.
"It's a culture that we've built for eight years that we've been in this tournament, that it's a brotherhood that Marquette has, that a lot of guys want to play here. We get to see each others' families, talk about life a little bit, and what's left after basketball. I think that's what keeps us grounded and keeps us together - is wanting to know what's after basketball," says Chapman. | https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/golden-eagles-alumni-prep-for-the-basketball-tournament | 2022-07-21T01:38:41Z | https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/golden-eagles-alumni-prep-for-the-basketball-tournament | true | 1 |
How’s this for a dose of sudden intensity added to your evening: The new trailer for John Boyega’s hostage drama Breaking, in which he plays a former Marine who holds a bank hostage in order to draw attention to his treatment by Veteran Affairs. The energy of the trailer, already potent, is only magnified when it’s shown that the primary hostage negotiator is being played by the late Michael K. Williams, in one of his final film roles.
Breaking was directed by Abi Damaris Corbin, who also co-wrote the film with Kwame Kwei-Armah, based on journalism by Aaron Gell. (We’ll omit the title of the article Gell wrote that served as the inspiration for the film, because it gives away the plot, but if you’re interested in the story, go ahead and search out the name of Boyega’s character, Lance Corporal Brian Easley.)
Boyega stars as the hostage taker, who lets most of his hostages go, but retains control of bank employees Nicole Beharie and Selenis Leyva. Williams, meanwhile, stars as the cop tasked with de-escalating the situation, even as police pressure mounts (and Boyega’s character continues to threaten to use the bomb he says he’s carrying). Connie Britton co-stars, along with Robb Deringer, Olivia Washington, and Jeffrey Donovan.
Breaking, originally titled 892, was developed with Jonathan Majors in the central role; he was eventually forced to depart the film due to scheduling conflicts with his upcoming Marvel movie, Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania. Breaking had its debut at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, drawing generally strong reviews for both its acting and its direction. Critics were especially quick to heap praise on both Boyega and Williams, working hard to flesh out characters who are sometimes only lightly sketched by the script.
Breaking arrives in theaters on August 26. | https://www.avclub.com/trailer-breaking-john-boyega-michael-k-williams-1849247382 | 2022-07-21T01:40:00Z | https://www.avclub.com/trailer-breaking-john-boyega-michael-k-williams-1849247382 | false | 1 |
NBC has made a decision on three of its six off-cycle pilots, picking up to series procedural drama Found, starring Shanola Hampton, and passing on dramas Unbroken and Blank Slate, which had been ahead of the others in production and delivery.
As Deadline reported, the decision on Blank Slate was somewhat of a surprise as the Blacklist-eqsue pilot had been well received within NBC. Both Black Slate and Unbroken are being shopped by producing studio Universal Television.
The remaining three pilots, dramas The Irrational and Untitled Mike Daniels, as well as an untitled Mike O’Malley comedy pilot, remain in consideration and discussions; one or more of them are yet to be screened and tested by the network.
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Latest Corsair Xeneon gaming monitors are speedier than ever
Your choice of 4K 144Hz or QHD 240Hz
Corsair’s Xeneon monitor line-up has tripled in size overnight, with the addition of two new models: the catchily-named 32UHD144 and 32QHD240. This 32in duo lets you pick your priority: a high refresh rate or a high resolution.
The flagship 32UHD144 gets a 4K resolution panel with 144Hz refresh rate, while the step-down 32QHD240 has a 2560×1440 resolution but an even snappier 240Hz refresh rate. Both use IPS panels with quantum dot colour, covering 100% of the sRGB and Adobe RGB colour spaces – handy for creative types that like to get their game on in their downtime.
They are both a step up from the OG of Corsair’s monitor range, the 32QHD165. That screen uses a 1440p panel with 165Hz refresh rate and is rated HDR400, whereas the two new entries are a much brighter HDR600. They’re also Nvidia G-Sync compatible and AMD FreeSync Premium certified for variable refresh rate gaming, and promise response times as low as 1ms.
Skinny bezels aim to keep borders to a minimum when running a multi-monitor setup, and there’s no shortage of connectivity around the back. The 32UHD144 gets two HDMI 2.1 ports, a DisplayPort 1.4 and USB-C, plus a USB 3.1 hub and cable management channels built into the stand to keep your wires under control. The 32QHD240 steps down to HDMI 2.0, as 2.1 isn’t needed to max out its resolution and refresh rate, but otherwise keeps the same inputs.
Both monitors are on sale right now, directly from Corsair. Expect to pay £699 for the 32QHD240 and £899 for the 32UHD144.
Corsair also knows its audience well: plenty of gamers use monitor arms and VESA mounts, so the firm is gearing up to let you pick up either monitor as a panel-only pack. Instead of letting the bundled stand go to waste, those that don’t need it can go without and save a little cash. There’s currently no word on what this option will do to UK prices. | https://www.stuff.tv/hot-stuff/gaming/latest-corsair-xeneon-gaming-monitors-are-speedier-than-ever/ | 2022-07-21T01:42:27Z | https://www.stuff.tv/hot-stuff/gaming/latest-corsair-xeneon-gaming-monitors-are-speedier-than-ever/ | true | 1 |
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The Wilmington Police Department and the Massachusetts State Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a pedestrian Wednesday morning.
A 64-year-old Wilmington woman was struck around 7:10 a.m. in the area of Nichols Street near the Billerica and Tewksbury town lines while walking on the sidewalk with a friend and a dog, officials say.
Authorities have determined that the vehicle veered from the road onto the sidewalk, hitting the woman from behind before speeding away. Wilmington police are looking to locate the vehicle, which they believe to be a Hyundai Elantra from the years 2011 to 2016 missing a hubcap.
The department asked residents with security cameras in the area of Shawsheen Avenue and Nichols Street to check their footage from Wednesday morning around 7 a.m.
Anyone with any information about the crash is asked to call the Wilmington police at 978-658-5071.
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The World's Oldest Sandwich Just Made A Triumphant Return, Thanks To TikTok
When John Montagu, the Earl of Sandwich, became so engrossed in gambling and put food between two slices of bread, he most likely had no idea how that little invention would become such an important addition to the world of food, per Food Timeline. In truth, Montagu was possibly inspired by foods that he'd seen in his travels to Greece or Turkey, as history tells us that people were putting things between bread much further back than the 18th century. Yet, the name "sandwich" stuck. Now, some 300 years later, the item has become a staple in the western world, whether it's a simple peanut butter and jelly or a gourmet club sandwich with layers of meat and sun-dried tomato pesto.
Recipes for sandwiches have altered, changed, and evolved over the years for a variety of reasons. So it's always interesting to discover what was popular at one time but is now relatively unknown. The TikTok channel Sandwiches of History aims to recreate sandwiches of the past for all those interested at a glimpse into culinary history.
The world's oldest sandwich
More than 285,000 followers on Barry Enderwick's TikTok channel, Sandwiches of History, have watched the man make and eat nearly 500 sandwiches. Enderwick has scoured through the pages of various vintage recipe books to come up with his meals, which include a black walnut sandwich from the "Up-to-Date Sandwich Book of 1909," and cheese and cornflakes from the 1936 recipe book "1001 Sandwiches." Needless to say, the man knows his sandwiches.
In May 2022, Enderwick attempted to recreate what is possibly one of the oldest sandwiches in the world: the rou jia mo, a Chinese sandwich dating back to around 200 B.C. The sandwich is still a popular street food in China, per The Takeout. According to Enderwick, this is "typically a bun that's stuffed with meat." Enderwick says he learned about the rou jia mo from "Gastro Obscura: A Food Adventurer's Guide." While the sandwich is one of the most iconic street foods in China, there's no reason you can't try it out at home. Hey, it gets a ringing endorsement from Enderwick, "That is delicious. Between the onions and all those spices and the soy sauce, OMG." | https://www.mashed.com/935111/the-worlds-oldest-sandwich-just-made-a-triumphant-return-thanks-to-tiktok/ | 2022-07-21T01:51:03Z | https://www.mashed.com/935111/the-worlds-oldest-sandwich-just-made-a-triumphant-return-thanks-to-tiktok/ | true | 1 |
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LONDON: As
cricket grapples with a massive scheduling problem, former India coach
Ravi Shastri has called for reduction in T20 bilateral series, saying franchise cricket can be encouraged instead.
As per ICC's next Futures Tours & Programme's (FTP) draft, there is set to be a massive increase in T20s and the IPL is also set to have a two-and-a-half-month exclusive window.
With the increasing number of matches, multi-format players are feeling the load. England's premier all-rounder Ben Stokes shocked everyone be announcing retirement from ODIs on Monday.
The 31-year-old said playing three formats had become "unsustainable" for him.
Earlier this month, Cricket South Africa had decided to pull-out of their ODI series against Australia to ensure their players would be available for their new domestic T20 competition.
"I would be a little careful of the number of bilateral splits, especially in T20 cricket. There's a lot of franchise cricket which can be encouraged, whichever country it's in - India, West Indies, or Pakistan," Shastri said on a Telegraph's Sport's podcast.
"You play less bilaterals and then you get together for the World Cups. So the emphasis on ICC World Cup events becomes paramount. Then people look forward to them," he added.
Former England skipper Nasser Hussain has also slammed the crammed cricket calendar.
Shastri also suggested a two-tier Test set up to save the longest format from extinction.
"I think two tiers are needed, otherwise Test cricket will die in 10 years time.
"You need six teams at the top, and then six teams in the second and then you qualify. And those top six play against each other more often because of the corridor you open up by having less bilateral T20 cricket and just franchise cricket. That's the way all formats of the game can survive," he explained. | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/ravi-shastri-calls-for-reduction-of-bilateral-t20is-says-franchise-cricket-can-be-encouraged/articleshow/93009477.cms | 2022-07-21T01:52:21Z | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/ravi-shastri-calls-for-reduction-of-bilateral-t20is-says-franchise-cricket-can-be-encouraged/articleshow/93009477.cms | false | 6 |
Selena Gomez doesn’t have to do much to get the maximum in attention. The Wizards of Waverly Place star, 29, took to TikTok on Tuesday, July 19 in nothing but a white towel to show off her skincare routine — but it doesn’t appear to us that the natural beauty needs one! In the video, the stunning songstress was seen addressing the mirror after a shower, wearing a white towel around her body, and another one in her hair. Morning routine before make up!” she captioned the clip, tagging @Rare Beauty. It already has 1.2M likes.
@selenagomez Morning routine before make up! @Rare Beauty
The iconic actress then removed the hair towel before combing her hand through her hair and applying skin care product to her forehead to the song “My Hair” by Ariana Grande. She then spritzed her hair and slicked it into a tight bun, then continued the skincare routine with more products. By the end of the video, Justin Bieber‘s famous ex-girlfriend was rocking a mustard-colored tank top, leather jacket, sunglasses, and gold hoop earrings for a totally “Hollywood” but fully natural and glowing look.
The gorgeous video came amid Selena’s surprising Emmys snub — the actress seemed a shoo-in for her role in Only Murders In The Building, alongside comedy legends Steve Martin, 76, and Martin Short, 72. Despite rave reviews in the dark comedy, Selena didn’t get a nomination for lead actress in a comedy. Still, she’s been on the move, and has recently been seen dining with former Behaving Badly co-star Natt Wolf, hitting up Paris Fashion Week in a killer houndstooth skirt set, stepping out for supper with Martin Short, and dancing at Britney Spears’ star-studded wedding.
And of course, she always finds time to delight her 42.1M followers on TikTok with fun video clips. Fan favorites include her June makeup tutorial to the beat of Taylor Swift’s “The Man.” She also took to the platform recently to debut sultry bangs and hair extensions in May, and to hit back at body shamers in an April video clip. “Honestly, I don’t care about my weight because people b**ch about it anyway,” she said in the clip. “‘You’re too small,’ ‘you’re too big,’ ‘that doesn’t fit.’ ‘Meh meh meh meh,’” she said. “B**ch, I am perfect the way I am. Moral of the story? Bye.” | https://hollywoodlife.com/2022/07/20/selena-gomez-wears-towel-shares-morning-skincare-routine-video/ | 2022-07-21T01:54:17Z | https://hollywoodlife.com/2022/07/20/selena-gomez-wears-towel-shares-morning-skincare-routine-video/ | false | 1 |
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Pomona put the breaks on future warehouses and trucking facilities.
The Pomona City Council on Monday, July 18, approved a 45-day moratorium that prohibits any new industrial and warehousing development in the city.
As an urgency ordinance, the temporary halt of the new development took effect immediately and could be extended for 10 months and 15 days at the August 15 council meeting, according to Anita Gutierrez, development services director. After that, if the City Council wishes, it may be extended one additional time for one year.
Exceptions to the moratorium could be made for existing businesses to expand no more than 20,000 square feet. The Monday night decision also pauses the addition of new trucking facilities. All other industrial uses, such as manufacturing, would still be allowed.
The moratorium passed 6-1 with Councilmember Robert Torres voting against the measure but did not comment on his decision. He previously cited concerns about the potential loss of jobs.
In response to the health of residents along with concerns about the environment and impacts on city streets led city leaders to make their decision.
During Monday’s meeting, Councilmember Nora Garcia, who originally asked the warehouse moratorium be placed on a future agenda, revealed she may have a lung condition.
While waiting for confirmation from her doctor, Garcia said she fears a diagnosis will reveal an issue related to poor air quality in District 3 where she lives and is near much of the city’s warehouse development.
“I’ve never smoked, I’ve never done anything that I know of besides live for 22 years in the industrial zone,” Garcia said. “These secondary effects from these businesses are affecting our community.”
The average-size industrial zoned parcel in Pomona is 55,865 square feet or about 1.2 acres. The city has a total of 33,273 parcels with approximately 1,681 zoned for industrial or have industrial uses on them, totaling 1,940 acres of land, according to Gutierrez in an email Wednesday.
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Warehousing in Pomona is located primarily south of Holt Avenue to east of Reservoir Street and between Holt and Mission Avenue. In North Pomona, there is also development north of Arrow Highway, Gutierrez wrote.
The decision to put a pause on the city’s warehouse development is the culmination of calls from residents to take action. Many spoke Monday of the effects these projects have on their health and their homes.
The city needs to “develop rules that are common sense to protect” its residents and the infrastructure of the city, said Mireya Escobar, co-founder of Parent Connection for Education, during the meeting.
“Pomona doesn’t need to be the dumping ground for this industry,” she said.
Another member of Parent Connection for Education, Gloria Miranda, told the council that “residents of Pomona have had to put up with regular earthquakes all the time in their homes,” due to tractor trailers that pass through residential neighborhoods.
Not everyone on Monday agreed that pausing warehouse development in Pomona would do more good than harm. Craig Furniss, president of Seventh Street Development, said the city’s ordinance is too broad as written and would have repercussions.
“The moratorium would have the unintended consequence of terminating or delaying up to two years projects that generate low truck traffic and create substantial jobs and local revenues for Pomona,” Furniss said.
Other Inland-area cities have enacted similar moratoriums, including Chino, Colton, Riverside and Jurupa Valley.
The temporary ban gives the city time to study warehouses and their impacts on the community and craft policies to address negative impacts moving forward.
In addition to the moratorium, the council at its June 6 meeting approved a package of strategies to address the cumulative impacts of warehousing.
This includes an update to city zoning laws, an environmental justice element to be added to the city’s general plan and a possible warehouse tax for a future ballot.
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Happy birthday, Riley Curry! The oldest daughter of Stephen and Ayesha Curry celebrated a childhood milestone on Tuesday and it made her parents emotional.
On Wednesday, the Golden State Warriors player shouted out Riley's 10th birthday on Instagram, admitting that he wants time to slow down.
"July 19, 2012. 10 years watching you blossom has been the best of the best! Now- stop growing up so fast please…..We love you😍," Stephen captioned a smiling shot of Riley wearing a "birthday princess" crown with her hands outstretched. "Wayyyyy up she feels blessed! 🦄🏐"
Ayesha also shared footage of the family's fun time during Riley's big day to her Instagram Story, showing a trip to the arcade with her husband and eldest daughter. The mom of three also posted to her Instagram feed, sharing a gallery of photos taking fans through Riley's 10 years and reminiscing on her daughter's journey.
"And just like that… she’s 10! DOUBLE DIGITS! Howwwwww?! It feels like just yesterday @stephencurry30 and I were two youngins at a hospital in Monroe NC welcoming our first bundle of joy into the world," the cuisine mogul wrote. "Life truly comes at you fast and we had no idea what God had in store for our little family. The days are long and the years are truly short. Simply flying by. Riley has never stopped surprising us with her many talents, poise, empathic nature, Wit and creative insanely smart brain."
"We are so proud to be her mommy and daddy. Please, I truly hope these next 10 move like molasses," she added.
Stephen and Ayesha also share daughter Ryan, 7, and son Canon, 4. Ryan recently celebrated her 7th birthday on July 11, which also earned sweet tributes from her parents on their social pages.
Stephen shared a similar post for his second daughter, sharing a photo with the birthday girl holding up a peace sign as they sat together in a golf cart. "Special happy birthday and Lucky #7 for my Ryan!!!" he captioned the pic. "Love everything about this special girl 😍🦋 shine bright my baby."
Ayesha shared a series of photos to her Instagram page, which included Ryan posing in a white outfit and matching beret and later enjoying a tea party at a restaurant.
"Our baby girl is 7! She is compassionate, head strong, caring, smart, beyond loving and certainly beats to her own drum!" she wrote. "We love our little butterfly. @stephencurry30 and I are so proud. 🥰🦋."
The Currys' third and only boy, Canon, also celebrated his birthday this month, turning 4 years old on July 2. Ayesha celebrated with an emotional tribute, writing, "Our baby boy is 4 today! I literally can’t believe it. He is charming, smart, witty and absolutely hilarious."
She added, "This boy right here knows just what he wants in life and we love to watch him accomplish anything he puts his mind to, even if most days it’s flip cup and flip bottle 🤣. Which he is SO GOOD AT… definitely ready for college 🤣🤣🤣. Daddy and I love you baby boy!!!!!!!"
Stephen similarly posted a gallery of photos featuring him and Canon, and a shot of baby Stephen with his own father. "To my son- the World is yours 🙌🏽 you light up the room and already bring joy to everyone you meet," he captioned the shots. "@ayeshacurry and I got you forever. Happy 4th birthday #youngwolf"
July sure is a busy month for the family of five!
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — At least seven people are injured after a plane with dozens of passengers was forced to make an emergency landing in Birmingham Wednesday afternoon.
According to the Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service, the plane was headed for Nashville when it experienced severe turbulence and was diverted to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
Federal Aviation Administration records show the American Airlines flight departed Tampa on time and made the emergency landing in Birmingham at approximately 3:18 p.m., having flown for an hour and 42 minutes.
In a statement obtained by Nexstar’s WFLA, American Airlines says the flight was diverted after experiencing “unexpected turbulence.” Once landed, the flight was safely taxied to the gate.
There were reportedly 56 people on the plane, 10 of whom were medically evaluated. Six passengers and two flight attendants were transported to local hospitals with minor injuries. | https://www.wtrf.com/news/national-news/eight-hospitalized-after-plane-hits-unexpected-turbulence-makes-emergency-landing-in-alabama/ | 2022-07-21T02:09:10Z | https://www.wtrf.com/news/national-news/eight-hospitalized-after-plane-hits-unexpected-turbulence-makes-emergency-landing-in-alabama/ | false | null |
Ricky Martin is set to appear in Puerto Rican court where he's expected to testify against his nephew following allegations of incest.
This comes after a judge granted the singer’s nephew a restraining order after alleging he and Martin were involved in a romantic relationship for a number of months.
It is believed that Martin will appear in court remotely on Thursday and following his testimony, a judge will decide to extend the restraining order or drop the case, according to NBC News.
Martin and his lawyers have denied the allegations and are expected to do the same when appearing in court.
“The protection order entered against me is based on completely false allegations, so I will respond through the judicial process with the facts and the dignity that characterise me,” Martin said in a tweet posted on July 4.
In a Facebook livestream, Eric Martin, the half-brother of the singer called the allegations false, claiming that the nephew suffers from “mental health problems.”
The restraining order against Martin was granted as the case comes under Puerto Rico’s Domestic Violence Prevention and Intervention Law.
In the protection order, Martin’s nephew says he “feared for his safety” claiming that the singer had called him multiple times after their relationship ended and was also “hanging around his residence on at least 3 occasions". | https://www.1news.co.nz/2022/07/21/ricky-martin-to-appear-in-court-over-incest-allegations/ | 2022-07-21T02:09:32Z | https://www.1news.co.nz/2022/07/21/ricky-martin-to-appear-in-court-over-incest-allegations/ | false | 2 |
Hours before the first fans walked through the doors, Dana Jazayeri of Yesterdays Enamel Pins, was at the San Diego Convention Center on Wednesday to prepare for the first fully in-person San Diego Comic-Con in three years.
“We’re kind of in this weird transition where it’s an endemic, not a pandemic,” said Jazayeri, one of the owners of the Santa Ana-based business. “When you live with something so long, you kind of grow accustomed to it.
“I haven’t contracted COVID; I don’t want to,” he said. “But is it avoidable? Not really.”
Still, Jazayeri says he’s as comfortable as he can be with Comic-Con’s COVID safety protocols which include mandatory masking and proof of either full vaccination or a negative COVID test taken within 72 hours of attending Comic-Con.
Masks are required regardless of vaccination status and should completely cover the nose and mouth, and fit snugly against the sides of the face,” instructs the Comic-Con website. Not allowed are such face coverings bandanas, neck gaiters, mesh coverings or those with exhalation valves.
And while many cosplayers at the Con incorporate masks or headgear into their costumes, that won’t be enough: Approved face coverings must be visible at all times and not concealed under costume pieces.
Comic-Con has set up three vaccination and testing checkpoints at the convention center, and three more at the nearby Omni San Diego, Town and Country, and Marriott Marquis and Marina hotels. Once proof is presented, attendees are given an orange wristband to wear throughout their time at the Con.
“With things still being so much in flux, we thought it prudent to be safer than not,” said David Glanzer, Comic-Con International’s chief communications officer, in an interview with Variety. “The decision to attend Comic-Con has to be a personal one and we’re grateful to the groups that are coming down. And we totally understand those that might not feel comfortable doing so, and we let everybody know that.”
Genevieve Sedorra, a nurse from Stockton, said as she waited to get her wristband that she doesn’t mind the safety measures put in place this year. She’ll be wearing her mask and using hand sanitizer from preview night on Wednesday to the final day on Sunday.
“I come every year with my family, and we were supposed to attend in 2020,” she said. “We were bummed to have missed the last two years.”
Now, she’s ready to get back into the swing of things. “It’s tradition,” Sedorra said.
Jazayeri said he appreciated the efforts being made to limit exposure.
“The Con cares,” he said. “It’s understandable they don’t want to be known as the new outbreak. They want positive things. They want people to enjoy themselves.
“I’ve heard of exhibitors who pulled out because they weren’t happy to wear a mask or the vax requirement,” he said. “That’s their prerogative.”
Megan Rees of Oakland bought Comic-Con passes for her and her mother Joanne Rees in 2019 only to wait until now to make their first-ever trip to the Con.
“As much as it was a bummer to cancel the last two years, I’m appreciative that the Con has been thinking about us and trying to slow the spread,” said Rees, who works in tech and is also a screenwriter.
“I’m not totally clear on all the policies,” Rees said on Wednesday as she waited to catch her flight to San Diego. “I’ll be masked the whole time and I hope they’ll be enforcing the mask policies for the indoor experiences.
“But yeah, I’m totally anxious; I’m not going to lie,” she said. “But I am super excited. I’m a giant nerd for all the things. I wanted to bring my mom because she’s the original sci-fi and horror fan. She taught me from an early age.”
Jazayeri said that the Yesterdays booth added a few additional features to maximize safety. All transactions will be touchless and they’ll be well-stocked with disinfectant and sanitizing wipes.
“I can’t foresee what else we could do other than putting us behind glass shields and putting ourselves in a bubble,” he said.
“Ultimately, we’re happy to be back. It’s a celebration.” | https://www.pasadenastarnews.com/2022/07/20/comic-con-2022-fans-talk-conventions-covid-19-protocols-as-they-return-to-in-person-celebration/ | 2022-07-21T02:10:17Z | https://www.pasadenastarnews.com/2022/07/20/comic-con-2022-fans-talk-conventions-covid-19-protocols-as-they-return-to-in-person-celebration/ | true | 10 |
Legendary Entertainment’s nigh-obsessive attempts to recreate the success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with its “Monsterverse” of Godzilla-featuring, and Godzilla-adjacent, movies and TV shows has now hit a new milestone, as Deadline reports that father-son duo Kurt and Wyatt Russell—both veterans of the MCU at this point—have both signed on to the AppleTV+ Monsterverse show that the streamer has been floating for a while now.
As Deadline points out, it has been a long time since Kurt Russell, professional movie star, has done a TV role; his last semi-regular credits on the small screen date all the way back to the 1970s. (He most recently appeared on film while reprising his role as “Mr. Nobody” in F9; he also, we should note, reprised his Marvel role as Ego The Living Planet in a voice role for the What If…? show.) Wyatt Russell is, of course, a much more regular fixture, having starred recently in Lodge 49 and Marvel’s The Falcon And The Winter Soldier; most recently, he co-stars with Andrew Garfield in FX’s Under The Banner Of Heaven.
There’s no word yet on who either Russell will be playing in the Monsterverse show, which, like most of the projects in this little franchise, will focus on “family” as a way to ground the spectacle of the big turtles and moths or whatever duking it out. (If we had to guess, though, it’s not like you shell out for Kurt Russell to not have him play the leader of a mysterious group with nefarious goals, right?) The duo joins a cast that includes Anna Sawai, Ren Watabe, Kiersey Clemons, Joe Tippett, and Elisa Lasowski.
Apple announced that it was acquiring the Monsterverse show—still untitled—from Legendary back in January, apparently hoping to get a little big-budget spectacle in its library to go with all those thoughtful dramas and comedies. The series is reportedly being co-written by Chris Black and well-known comics writer Matt Fraction. | https://www.avclub.com/kurt-and-wyatt-russell-are-both-joining-apples-godzilla-1849250439 | 2022-07-21T02:14:46Z | https://www.avclub.com/kurt-and-wyatt-russell-are-both-joining-apples-godzilla-1849250439 | true | 1 |
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