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City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder funding on the cards for the Red Dust Revival
The 2022 Red Dust Revival is seeking funding support from the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder to help make the return of the vintage motor racing event bigger and better than before.
Last held in 2019, the unique Kalgoorlie-Boulder event attracts motor enthusiasts from across WA and celebrates the golden years of motor racing from 1914 to 1939.
The event is hosted about 40km out of town at Lake Perkolilli in September, with some competitors and spectators set to camp at the site.
To accommodate them, event organisers have implemented a plan to provide increased services and facilities to comply with health and safety regulations and are seeking support from the council to make it happen.
Organisers have applied for an $80,000 financial contribution from the City, and $20,000 of in-kind support that includes the hire of equipment for roadworks undertaken by the City.
Set to be presented to the council on Monday, a meeting agenda item report said the week-long event in 2019 attracted 1500 spectators and 300 participants, and is expected to draw an even bigger crowd this year.
The report said day passes would be available and create an income stream for the event, with 5000 tickets expected to be sold, along with bar sales, with any proceeds made to be donated at the Variety Club’s discretion to a local charity of choice.
City staff have recommended councillors approve the funding application.
“The event is exclusive to Kalgoorlie-Boulder and will deliver a unique event and destination experience,” the report said.
“Without the funds outlined in this report, the event will not be held to the quality that is required or to the scale that is desired to build on the momentum and to achieve maximum benefit to Kalgoorlie-Boulder.”
Motor racing enthusiasts have been using the clay pan east of Kalgoorlie-Boulder for historical re-enactments since 1997.
Lake Perkolilli was home to motor racing from 1924 to 1939 and is acknowledged as one of the oldest motor racing tracks in the world.
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ProPhase Labs (PRPH) Drops 13.46% on July 22
Equities Staff Follow |Shares of ProPhase Labs Inc (NASDAQ: PRPH) moved 13.46% Friday.
As of 12:03:10 est, ProPhase Labs sits at $8.85 and has fallen $1.39 so far today.
ProPhase Labs has moved 7.60% over the last 30 days and has a YTD change of 56.47% based on the most recent close.
The company is set to release earnings on 2022-08-11.
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ProPhase Labs is a diversified medical science and technology company with deep experience with OTC consumer healthcare products and dietary supplements. The Company is engaged in the research, development, manufacture, distribution, marketing and sale of OTC consumer healthcare products and dietary supplements in the United States. This includes the development and marketing of dietary supplements under the TK Supplements® brand. The Company is also developing ProPhase Diagnostics, Inc. ("ProPhase Diagnostics") to offer COVID-19 and other Respiratory Pathogen Panel (RPP) Molecular tests. The Company also continues to actively pursue strategic investments and acquisition opportunities for other companies, technologies and products.
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Steve Bannon guilty of criminal contempt of Congress
Washington — Steve Bannon, Donald Trump's one-time top campaign aide and chief White House strategist, has been found guilty of two counts of criminal contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with a subpoena for documents and testimony issued by the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
A jury of 12 Washington, D.C., residents convicted Bannon after less than three hours of deliberation.
Bannon did not testify in his own defense and faces a maximum of one year in prison for each of the two counts.
The Justice Department charged Bannon with contempt after the House of Representatives voted to send a criminal referral for his non-compliance for prosecution last year.
Bannon pleaded not guilty, and what followed was a tumultuous legal battle between the defense and prosecutors over which evidence was admissible, Bannon's efforts to postpone the proceedings, and the ongoing televised hearings showcasing the House Jan. 6 select committee's evidence, which has referenced Bannon multiple times.
The House committee, which wrapped up its final summer hearing on Thursday night, issued the subpoena in September 2021. The panel sought information from Bannon in 17 key areas, ranging from his communications with former President Trump to his knowledge of coordination between right-wing extremist groups in carrying out the Capitol attack.
Prosecutors told the jury that Bannon thought he was "above the law" and "thumbed his nose" at congressional demands, while Bannon himself did not testify and his legal team called no witnesses.
The chief counsel for the Jan. 6 committee told jurors that it's "very unusual" for witnesses who receive a congressional subpoena to outright fail to comply, as Bannon did. Kristin Amerling, one of two witnesses called by prosectors, said the committee viewed its referral of Bannon to the Justice Department for criminal contempt of Congress as a "very serious step." They warned Bannon that he could be charged with a crime, she said, but he did not comply.
Bannon maintained at the time of his refusal that he could not testify because of executive privilege concerns raised by the former president. Amerling, however, said the committee never received notice from Trump about this obstacle to deposing Bannon, and the committee would not have recognized such a claim anyway.
In a surprising about-face days before the trial began, Bannon told the Jan. 6 committee that he would be willing to testify — publicly – after his attorney, Robert Costello, said Trump had reversed course on those executive privilege claims.
The jury was allowed to hear about the reversal both in witness questioning and closing statements, but jurors were instructed by the judge that it had no bearing on Bannon's earlier alleged refusal to comply.
"Whether or not Mr. Bannon in the future complies with the subpoena is not relevant to whether or not he was in default in October," Judge Carl Nichols told them.
Prosecutors also called the FBI agent assigned to the case, who testified that Bannon had allegedly made multiple online posts indicating his decision not to comply with the subpoena, in order to "stand with Trump."
"Our government only works if people show up. It only works if people play by the rules. And it only works if people are held accountable with they do not," prosecutor Molly Gaston said in closing arguments.
"The defendant choose allegiance to Donald Trump over compliance with the law," she said.
But the defense team argued Bannon was innocent, that he thought conversations regarding the validity of Trump's executive privilege claim were ongoing and flexible and that he had not willfully defied the congressional request. They told the jury he had possibly been "singled out" by the committee and Amerling because of politics.
"Even if you think in hindsight that path that Mr. Bannon took and the path that his lawyer took…turned out to be mistake," attorney Evan Corcoran told the jury in his closing statements, "it was not a crime."
"The entire foundation of the government's case rests on Ms. Amerling," the attorney added, accusing her of inaccuracies and later highlighting that Amerling and Gaston were former colleagues and part of the same book club. Amerling said they had no personal relationship, and the book club had no bearing on her testimony.
Throughout the trial, but outside the presence of the jury, Bannon's attorneys took issue with the judge's pretrial rulings, among them, one that would prevent Bannon from saying he was just following the advice of counsel and that he believed executive privilege applied to his decision not to testify before the committee. The defense was also not allowed to call members of the House Jan. 6 committee as witnesses, which they said put them at a disadvantage because they were unable to probe the reasoning behind the subpoena and its deadlines.
Outside of the court, Bannon told reporters that he stood with Trump and the Constitution. His attorneys indicated they intend to appeal the decision, based on Nichols' suggestion that he may not have agreed with binding D.C. precedent that barred Bannon from calling members of Congress to testify and prevented him from defending himself, based on advice of counsel.
"Shame on this office…for how far they went in this case," Schoen said of the U.S. attorney.
Bannon is the first of two Trump allies accused of criminally defying the Jan. 6 committee's demands to stand trial. Former trade adviser Peter Navarro also faces two counts of criminal contempt of Congress. He pleaded not guilty and is set to stand trial in November.
Prosecutors declined to bring charges against two other former Trump White House officials who the House referred for contempt. Former White House chief of Staff Mark Meadows and adviser Dan Scavino were not charged with any crimes after the Jan. 6 committee said they did not adequately comply with a subpoena.
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ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – On Friday, New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul announced another $387 million in COVID-19 relief funds coming to communities across the state. The funds come from the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund, which is part of the American Rescue Plan Act, and will join existing funds to total $774 million rolled out across the state between 2021 and 2022’s funds.
The new $387 million will be distributed to a total of 1,452 communities in New York. Many of those are located across four North Country counties, from Warren and Washington counties north into the Adirondacks. 2021 ARPA funding is still being deployed by communities. This week, Warren County selected recipients for over half a million in 2021 funding, invested into its workforce and employment programs.
“We have been able to move safely forward through this pandemic because of our close coordination with partners at every level of local government,” Governor Hochul said. “I want to thank Senators Schumer and Gillibrand and our Congressional delegation for their help in securing this critical funding, which will help cities, towns and villages across New York State respond to pandemic-related needs and deliver essential services. As we respond to new variants and plan for any potential surges this fall, this is yet another step we are taking to boost our preparation efforts and we will continue to work with local partners to keep New Yorkers safe.”
Individual towns and cities will decide how to spend the money coming their way. Here’s the 2022 funds and new totals in ARPA funding coming to communities in the North Country:
Fulton County
- Town of Bleecker
- $25,640.95 new
- $51,281.90 total
- Village of Broadalbin
- $65,384.41 new
- $130,768.84 total
- Town of Broadalbin
- $201,896.82 new
- $403,793.66 total
- Town of Caroga
- $59,743.40 new
- $119,486.82 total
- Town of Ephratah
- $81,692.06 new
- $163,384.13 total
- City of Gloversville
- $756,254.13 new
- $1,512,508.28 total
- Town of Johnstown
- $373,229.64 new
- $746,459.30 total
- City of Johnstown
- $422,050.01 new
- $844,100.03 total
- Village of Mayfield
- $40,563.97 new
- $81,127.95 total
- Town of Mayfield
- $275,947.88 new
- $551,895.77 total
- Village of Northville
- $53,999.83 new
- $107,999.67 total
- Town of Northampton
- $77,486.94 new
- $154,973.89 total
- Town of Oppenheim
- $89,640.75 new
- $179,281.51 total
- Town of Perth
- $178,204.58 new
- $356,409.18 total
- Town of Stratford
- $29,538.36 new
- $59,076.74 total
Herkimer County
- Town of Columbia
- $77,435.66 new
- $154,871.33 total
- Town of Danube
- $52,307.53 new
- $104,615.07 total
- Town of Fairfield
- $61,845.96 new
- $123,691.93 total
- Village of Frankfort
- $124,461.15 new
- $248,922.32 total
- Town of Frankfort
- $245,024.90 new
- $490,049.81 total
- Village of Mohawk
- $129,538.07 new
- $259,076.15 total
- Town of German Flatts
- $116,409.90 new
- $232,819.81 total
- Village of Herkimer
- $372,409.13 new
- $744,818.27 total
- Town of Herkimer
- $118,512.46 new
- $237,024.93 total
- Town of Litchfield
- $74,922.84 new
- $149,845.70 total
- Town of Little Falls
- $75,743.35 new
- $151,486.72 total
- City of Little Falls
- $237,794.15 new
- $475,588.31 total
- Town of Manheim
- $62,563.91 new
- $125,127.83 total
- Village of Newport
- $30,769.13 new
- $61,538.27 total
- Town of Newport
- $67,486.97 new
- $134,973.96 total
- Town of Norway
- $38,358.85 new
- $76,717.72 total
- Town of Ohio
- $51,128.04 new
- $102,256.10 total
- Village of Cold Brook
- $15,692.25 new
- $31,384.52 total
- Town of Russia
- $94,922.79 new
- $189,845.58 total
- Town of Salisbury
- $95,435.60 new
- $190,871.22 total
- Town of Schuyler
- $169,794.36 new
- $339,588.72 total
- Town of Stark
- $36,461.42 new
- $72,922.85 total
- Town of Warren
- $55,743.42 new
- $111,486.84 total
- Town of Webb
- $91,384.33 new
- $182,768.68 total
- Village of West Winfield
- $43,846.01 new
- $87,692.04 total
- Town of Winfield
- $62,051.08 new
- $124,102.18 total
Warren County
- Town of Chester
- $166,614.88 new
- $333,229.77 total
- Town of Hague
- $34,563.99 new
- $69,128 total
- Town of Horicon
- $68,820.30 new
- $137,640.61 total
- Town of Johnsburg
- $117,999.64 new
- $235,999.29 total
- Village of Lake George
- $44,820.37 new
- $89,640.75 total
- Town of Lake George
- $129,640.63 new
- $259,281.27 total
- Town of Lake Luzerne
- $166,153.34 new
- $332,306.69 total
- Town of Queensbury
- $1,403,021.42 new
- $2,806,042.85 total
- Town of Stony Creek
- $37,846 new
- $75,692.07 total
- Town of Thurman
- $60,512.63 new
- $121,025.28 total
- Town of Warrensburg
- $202,563.48 new
- $405,126.98 total
Washington County
- Village of Argyle
- $14,974 new
- $29,948.62 total
- Town of Argyle
- $172,922.55 new
- $345,845.11 total
- Town of Cambridge
- $75,589.50 new
- $151,179.02 total
- Town of Easton
- $104,409.93 new
- $208,819.88 total
- Village of Fort Ann
- $24,051.20 new
- $48,102.42 total
- Town of Fort Ann
- $283,640.16 new
- $567,280.34 total
- Village of Fort Edward
- $167,589.23 new
- $335,178.48 total
- Town of Fort Edward
- $146,768.78 new
- $293,537.58 total
- Village of Granville
- $125,076.54 new
- $250,153.09 total
- Town of Granville
- $204,717.33 new
- $409,434.67 total
- Town of Greenwich
- $168,050.77 new
- $336,101.55 total
- Town of Hampton
- $46,563.95 new
- $93,127.92 total
- Town of Hartford
- $112,461.19 new
- $224,922.40 total
- Town of Hebron
- $91,948.43 new
- $183,896.88 total
- Town of Jackson
- $89,384.34 new
- $178,768.69 total
- Village of Hudson Falls
- $361,845.06 new
- $723,690.13 total
- Town of Kingsbury
- $270,665.85 new
- $541,331.70 total
- Town of Putnam
- $29,538.36 new
- $59,076.74 total
- Town of Salem
- $135,025.23 new
- $270,050.47 total
- Town of White Creek
- $98,820.20 new
- $197,640.42 total
- Village of Whitehall
- $130,358.57 new
- $260,717.16 total
- Town of Whitehall
- $71,230.55 new
- $142,461.11 total
- Village of Cambridge
- $92,820.23 new
- $185,640.46 total
- Village of Greenwich
- $87,948.45 new
- $175,896.91 total | https://www.wwlp.com/news/every-adirondack-town-getting-2022-arpa-funds/ | 2022-07-22T21:45:46Z | https://www.wwlp.com/news/every-adirondack-town-getting-2022-arpa-funds/ | true | 3 |
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday took a step that will allow new Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman on the court, to take part in a case that could lead to the end of the use of race in college admissions.
Jackson, who joined the court June 30 following the retirement of Justice Stephen Breyer, had pledged during her confirmation hearing to sit out the case involving Harvard's admissions policy because she was a member of the school's board.
The Harvard dispute had been joined to a similar lawsuit involving the University of North Carolina. The court split the case in two, allowing Jackson to hear arguments and vote in the North Carolina case. Harvard is a private institution, while North Carolina is a public university.
Jackson's participation seems unlikely to make much difference in the outcome on a court with a 6-3 conservative majority that is skeptical of the role of race in education, voting and other areas.
Arguments over one of the new term’s most highly anticipated issues probably will take place in November or December, but no date has been announced yet.
Jackson was a member of Harvard's Board of Overseers from 2016 until the spring. It is made up of alumni and is one of Harvard’s two governing bodies. She is a graduate both of Harvard College and Harvard Law School.
Three other justices also got their law degrees from Harvard: Chief Justice John Roberts and Justices Elena Kagan and Neil Gorsuch. Roberts also was a Harvard undergraduate and Kagan was the law school dean for a time.
But none of the other justices has any current or recent role with the university.
Federal law requires all judges to recuse from cases in which their “impartiality might reasonably be questioned,” including close ties to a party, a financial interest in the outcome or participation at an earlier stage of the case.
The court has taken similar steps before. In 2020, Justice Sonia Sotomayor discovered a conflict in a dispute from two states over presidential electors. The court abandoned plans to hear them together and eventually issued its major decision in the case in which all the justices participated. | https://www.registercitizen.com/news/article/Supreme-Court-move-allows-Jackson-to-take-part-in-17323200.php | 2022-07-22T21:45:54Z | https://www.registercitizen.com/news/article/Supreme-Court-move-allows-Jackson-to-take-part-in-17323200.php | false | 26 |
Former Ireland international John O'Shea has been appointed to the first team coaching staff of Stoke City. The former Manchester United and Sunderland defender will combine the role with his current position as assistant manager of the Ireland U21 side.
The 41-year-old had a two year spell with Reading in a similar role.
We are delighted to confirm the appointment of John O’Shea to the first-team coaching staff 👋
— Stoke City FC (@stokecity) July 22, 2022
Stoke manager Michael O’Neill said: “John is at the start of his coaching career. He had a spell at Reading after his career as a player drew to a close and is involved at international level.
“I think he will bring a great deal to us. In coaching you bring your standards as a player and I think everyone knows that John O’Shea had extremely high standards as a player.
“He had a fantastic playing career but he’s very keen to learn as a coach as well and he has settled in extremely well.
“I think he brings the right mix of not only his expertise but also his personality and he’s a good person to have around, particularly around young players.” | https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-40924727.html | 2022-07-22T21:46:28Z | https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-40924727.html | false | 1 |
Urgent warning for disabled drivers as blue badges may STOP working in Europe this summer
DISABLED drivers have been warned their blue badges may not be recognised in Europe this summer.
Ministers are still negotiating with 11 nations on the status of UK blue badges, which were recognised across the EU until the country left the union two years ago.
France, Spain, Portugal, Greece and Italy are among the countries still "undecided" about whether UK blue badges will be recognised, according to the UK Government website.
The others are Iceland, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Romania and Slovenia.
The AA has said disabled drivers may leave themselves open to parking fines if they use their permits in these countries as it criticised the "simply unacceptable" situation.
The Government has told badge-holders to "check with the embassy of the country you are travelling to for the latest developments".
Jack Cousens, head of roads policy for the AA, said: "To keep blue badge users in limbo is simply unacceptable. | https://www.thesun.co.uk/motors/19291075/warning-blue-badges-may-stop-working-in-europe/ | 2022-07-22T21:48:58Z | https://www.thesun.co.uk/motors/19291075/warning-blue-badges-may-stop-working-in-europe/ | false | 4 |
Way-Too-Early Staff Predictions Red Raiders vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Week 8
We should have a good understanding of what this Texas Tech Red Raider team is by Week 8. Are they heading in the right direction in Year 1 under coach Joey McGuire? Are there still questions about who should be the starting quarterback?
Last year, Texas Tech was able to squeeze out a narrow victory in Morgantown, defeating the West Virginia Mountaineers 23-20. The Red Raiders have won the last three matchups, but the Mountaineers are 6-5 all-time in the series.
The West Virginia Mountaineers enter their fourth season under coach Neal Brown with more questions than answers. Brown is 17-18 all time as the head coach of the Mountaineers. This is a “prove it” year for Brown and his staff.
Make sure to follow along at RedRaiderReview.com as we preview every matchup for Texas Tech during the 2022 season. We've already done a general preview of the Mountaineers as well as offensive and defensive players to watch.
Here are our way-too-early predictions for the game:
Timm Hamm - Editor-in-Chief
The Red Raiders will know their identity by this time of the season, and we'll know who's playing quarterback. These two teams might be more evenly matched than appears on paper, but the home-field advantage will be the determining factor at the final gun.
Texas Tech 28, West Virginia 20
Cole Thompson - Reporter/Columnist
West Virginia is an outlier this year. The Mountaineers are going to get an upset or two over teams ranked in the top 25. They’re also going to blow lead in a game that they’re the heavy favorites.
Expect West Virginia to be the favorite entering Saturday’s showdown in late October. If the game were in Morgantown, it’s easy to bet on the Mountaineers. Too bad it’s in Lubbock.
Texas Tech 31, West Virginia 24
Connor Zimmerlee - Staff Writer
Last season's contest between Texas Tech and West Virginia was a close one, with Texas Tech pulling out the narrow 23-20 victory. However, this season it could very well go the other way, with West Virginia's addition of J.T. Daniels at quarterback from Georgia and first year growing pains under new coach Joey McGuire. Texas Tech will keep it close but West Virginia will walk away from this one with the victory.
West Virginia 28 Texas Tech 24
Matthew Postins - Staff Writer/Columnist
This game should be one of the most competitive games in the Big 12 that week. I see both Texas Tech and West Virginia as evenly matched going into the season. So, the real question is — who do you trust to develop their team and make enough progress to be in a position to win this game when it counts?
You have Neal Brown at West Virginia who is at .500 for three seasons and Joey McGuire at Texas Tech who is in the first year as a head coach. I'll take Tech by a nose.
Texas Tech 33, West Virginia 30
Michael Gresser - Staff Writer
The Red Raiders have several question marks on their roster beginning with quarterback. The Mountaineers have their share of question marks as well, but they will have the quarterback edge in this game no matter who is the Red Raider starting quarterback in week 8.
Coach Neal Brown desperately needs to win games in year four. His job may be on the line in week 8 depending on how the season plays out. If JT Daniels is healthy, he will lead an improved West Virginia offense to a narrow victory over the Red Raiders.
West Virginia 28, Texas Tech 25
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Who could forget the photo Warner Bros. released last month of Ryan Gosling dressed as Ken on the set of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie?
In the picture, the actor rocks a denim vest and a bleached blonde hairstyle as he stands in front of what looks to be Barbie’s pink Dream House.
Gosling appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Thursday night, where he addressed the online conversation the photo caused about his character.
“I was surprised how some people were clutching their pearls at my Ken as though they had ever thought about Ken for a second before this,” Gosling said. “They never played with Ken. Nobody plays with Ken, man.”
He added that Gerwig and Noah Baumbach’s Barbie screenplay was the “best script” he has ever read.
Immediately after reading the script for the first time, Gosling said he walked out to his backyard and found what he took to be a sign – a Ken doll.
“You know where I found Ken, Jimmy?” Gosling asked. “Face down in the mud next to a squished lemon.”
He took a photo of the dirty Ken doll, which he promptly sent to Gerwig alongside the message, “I shall be your Ken, for his story must be told.”
Barbie also stars Margot Robbie as the titular doll. It will premiere in theaters on July 21, 2023.
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Extreme heat is gripping countries around the world. Host Ailsa Chang talks with NPR reporters in China, the U.K. and the U.S. about what they're seeing and how governments are responding.
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Seth Jones at the Center for Strategic and International Studies about the threat from ISIS, and U.S. military operations that killed or captured some of its leaders.
The deal allows Ukraine to resume shipments from the Black Sea to world markets and Russia to export grain and fertilizers, clearing the way for millions of tons of desperately needed materials. | https://www.wesa.fm/national-international-news/national-international-news/2022-07-22/multiple-people-are-dead-after-one-of-the-deadliest-police-raids-in-a-brazilian-city | 2022-07-22T21:56:27Z | https://www.wesa.fm/national-international-news/national-international-news/2022-07-22/multiple-people-are-dead-after-one-of-the-deadliest-police-raids-in-a-brazilian-city | true | null |
The House Select Committee on the Jan. 6 attacks just ended its first season and concluded that President Donald Trump willfully refused to stop rioters from attacking the Capitol.
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The House Select Committee on the Jan. 6 attacks just ended its first season and concluded that President Donald Trump willfully refused to stop rioters from attacking the Capitol.
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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP)Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones, whose status for the opening of training camp had been uncertain following offseason shoulder surgery, was placed on the physically unable to perform list Thursday.
Jones, a second-round draft pick from LSU in 2016, started all 16 games and had 137 tackles in 2021, his sixth season with Atlanta. He had two sacks and eight tackles for losses.
Players can be activated off the PUP list in training camp at any time. Even so, the absence of Jones at the start of camp next week adds importance to the offseason additions of second-round draft pick Troy Andersen and free agent Rashaan Evans.
Mykal Walker, entering his third season, also could be in the spotlight in training camp. Falcons veterans report for camp on Tuesday and the first workout is scheduled for Wednesday.
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Man arrested in California for allegedly smuggling nearly $3.7 million of fentanyl in his car tire and gas tank
US Border Patrol agents arrested a man allegedly attempting to smuggle approximately 250 pounds of fentanyl in his truck’s spare tire and gas tank near the Mexican-California border Monday, the agency said. Agents who searched the man’s vehicle found several bundles of pills that tested positive for fentanyl,...
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By Roger Lanse
Reports of shots fired resulted in Silver City Police Department officers being dispatched to the area of Texas Street and Broadway on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at about 1:02 a.m. According to a SCPD incident report, officers were advised by the Grant County Regional Dispatch Authority that three subjects had fled north on Bullard Street in a silver vehicle. At that time officers also observed heavy traffic leaving a residence near the intersection of Pinos Altos Street and Broadway and a large crowd of people running to their vehicles.
While officers were interviewing witnesses and processing the crime scene downtown, Grant County Sheriff's Office deputies made contact with the suspected shooter, Joshua Batiste, 30, of Tempe, Arizona, who admitted firing several rounds in the air. Witnesses stated he was firing at them with a black handgun and could hear the bullets striking the building along where they were running. SCPD detectives recovered a black Stoeger STR 9 mm handgun from underneath the driver's seat of Batiste's vehicle.
One male was determined to have been shot in the shin and was transported to Gila Regional Medical Center in a private vehicle.
Batiste was transported to the Grant County Detention Center charged with one count of aggravated battery a with deadly weapon, three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and one count of negligent use of a deadly weapon.
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Mother of Uvalde Shooter Caught in Screaming Match With Family of Victim Amerie Jo Garza
Adriana Martínez Reyes, the mother of Robb Elementary shooter Salvador Ramos, found herself in the midst of a confrontation with the family of Amerie Jo Garza, one of the 19 children murdered on May 24, according to Telemundo.
The Uvalde, Texas, locals were caught on camera by a crew from Telemundo, where Martínez can initially be seen walking down a road in the small Texas town with what appears to be a pair of grocery bags. Moments later, a truck pulls up to the side of the road and Garza’s family gets out to confront Martínez face-to-face.
As reported by the New York Post, the family starts hurling insults at Martínez, who, at first, seems to be trying to avoid conflict. Telemundo anchor Edgar Muñoz walks with Martínez for a while, before the video cuts to Martínez calling 911 as she responds to the Garza family’s accusations that she bears some responsibility for her son’s actions.
Martínez says, “You have no right to judge my son! No you don’t! No you don’t. May God forgive y’all,” before trying to, once again, distance herself from the Garza family. “You’re the last person to judge me,” she added.
Garza’s grandmother, Dana Mendiola, maintained that Martínez was responsible for her son’s actions. “She’s not innocent. She raised him like that. She knew how he was. She knew he had guns. She’s not innocent,” she said.
At this point in the video, Garza’s family begins interrogating Martínez on why she didn’t call 911 or take any kind of preventative measures to stop her son from carrying out the shooting. Martínez maintains, as she has since the shooting took place on May 24, that she was unaware of what her son was planning to do.
Finally, after a string of insults and accusations from the Garza family, Martínez breaks down and says, “I know my son was a coward! You don’t think I don’t know that? I know! You don’t think I’m carrying all that with me? You don’t think I don’t know. I know.” Soon after, Martínez was escorted away from the scene by local law enforcement.
A comprehensive thread on Twitter has tracked Salvador’s relationship with his mother through childhood to his 18th birthday, the day he bought the guns he would later use to kill 19 students and 2 teachers at Robb Elementary.
This isn’t the first time Martínez has gestured towards defending her son. Just three days after the shooting, Martínez spoke to Televisa, saying, “I have no words, I have no words to say because I don’t know what he was thinking,” before adding, “He had his reasons for doing what he did and please don’t judge him.”
Martínez, in the same interview, insisted that her son had never hurt anybody in the past, despite reports that Ramos had regularly been throwing dead cats on his grandparents’ property, where he had been living for three months before the shooting.
His father, Salvador Ramos Sr., shared much of the same sentiments, saying, “I never expected my son to do something like that,” and, “He should’ve just killed me, you know, instead of doing something like that to someone.” Apparently, the 18-year-old gunman had earned the nickname “school shooter” at his high school before dropping out in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Specialty organic and health food retailer Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE: NGVC) continues to increase its presence in a large and growing market segment. With organic produce sales increasing by 5.5% in 2021, more than twice that of conventional produce, Natural Grocers is well-positioned to be a future leader.
Headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado, Natural Grocers operates 162 stores across 20 states and boasts itself "the largest family operated organic and natural grocery retailer in the U.S." But to contend with fierce competition including Whole Foods and Trader Joe's, as well as lofty inflation, Natural Grocers will need to retain and grow its loyal following of healthy and planet-friendly shoppers.
A company with a conscience
Founded in 1955, Natural Grocers was ahead of its time, inspired by core values including sustainability and a more equitable food system.
"The company was built on and remains committed to our five founding principles -- quality, natural and organic products, always affordable pricing, nutrition education, crew, and community. These principles continue to guide our business practices, focusing on the health and well-being of our communities and the planet," claims Natural Grocers' Co-president Kemper Isely.
Already known for sustainability and regenerative agriculture, Natural Grocers also recently published its first Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, highlighting its commitment to building a healthy, earth-friendly future. According to the report, for a footprint of its size, it is the only specialty food store in the U.S. to offer 100% organic produce, 100% non-GMO bulk products, 100% pasture-raised dairy products, and 100% humanely raised and sustainably sourced meat and seafood.
Natural Grocers continues to see its {N}Power loyalty program grow as well, recently citing a 19% gain in members from last year. {N}Power members make up 73% of sales, up from the 70% they represented last year.
Staffing challenges and fresh competition
With a hiring push to fill almost 500 jobs across the country, Natural Grocers' main challenge at the moment is keeping its stores fully staffed. To entice would-be natural grocers to apply, the retailer recently increased wages for select positions and offers other unique employee benefits, including free immune-boosting and stress-relieving supplements.
Despite the staffing issues, Natural Grocers announced plans to open its first South Dakota store in Sioux Falls on July 27.
Competition in the grocery space is tight, with other specialty food retailers like Whole Foods, Thrive Market, Sprouts Farmers Market, and Trader Joe's to contend with. And with big box stores like Walmart and Kroger increasing their natural and organic offerings to accommodate the increased demand, Natural Grocers will have to be creative, resilient, and nimble to maintain its "always affordable" pricing.
Natural Grocers is taking a grassroots marketing approach to further stand out from the crowd, offering its surrounding communities benefits like free personalized nutritional coaching sessions, and donating to local hunger-related charities.
A strong 2022 so far
Natural Grocers has emerged stronger than ever from the COVID-19 pandemic, overcoming supply chain hardships, staffing issues, and other risks.
Reporting stronger-than-expected financial results for fiscal Q2 2022, the company increased sales by nearly 5%. Operating income was up 32%, and net income shot up 35%. The company also announced that shareholders as of May 31, 2022 would receive a cash dividend of $0.10 per share.
Natural Grocers also raised its outlook for the remainder of the fiscal year, based on a strong first fiscal half of 2022, current consumer trends, and company expectations. Although construction delays have slowed it down, Natural Grocers has plans for an additional six new stores, with as many as five opening this year.
The company continues to break records, with back to back net sales records for the fiscal years 2020 and 2021. Although only publicly traded since 2012, last year was Natural Grocers' 18th consecutive year of positive comparable-store sales growth. If this company can continue on its growth trajectory, it could soon take a bigger slice of a market that topped $800 billion last year.
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Asurion® Repair Experts Provide Fast Fixes on Phones, Tablets, Laptops, and More
HARRISBURG, Pa., July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new electronics repair shop, Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions™, has opened in Harrisburg at 6013 Allentown Blvd., located in Paxton Square. The store offers professional fixes for most consumer electronics, from smartphones, tablets, and computers to game consoles, smart speakers, drones, and more.
While common repairs include cracked screens, battery issues, and water damage, the company's repair experts have fixed millions of devices and can help with most any tech mishap, and many basic repairs can be completed in 2 hours or less.
The store is locally owned by James McNeil, who also owns other locations in Lancaster and Mechanicsburg.
"Offering top-notch service is our number one priority," McNeil said. "We are committed to ensuring the local community has a go-to spot for tech repair that's not only affordable but also convenient."
The store's expert repair technicians fix all kinds of technology. The store is an authorized repair provider for all major phone makes and models. Customers can book a repair appointment online or stop by the store for walk-in service. The store offers free, no-obligation diagnostics on all gadgets, as well as a 1-year limited warranty on all repairs. It even offers a price match guarantee on any local competitor's regularly published price for the same repair.
The new Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions store brings the company's retail footprint to more than 750 locations across the U.S. Formerly known as uBreakiFix®, all U.S. locations will rebrand as Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions throughout 2022.
"We are excited to serve more people in Harrisburg with fast and affordable tech repair," said Dave Barbuto, CEO of Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions. "We all rely on our phones and laptops more than ever before, and our mission is bigger than repairing shattered screens and broken charge ports. We fix tech because people depend on it to stay connected to things that are important to them. I look forward to serving this community through our new location."
The new store is located at:
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions
6013 Allentown Blvd Suite E122, Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717)-695-9646
About Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions™
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions™, formerly known as uBreakiFix®, is the retail brand operated and franchised by a subsidiary of tech care company Asurion®. As the world's leading tech care company, Asurion eliminates the fears and frustrations associated with technology to ensure its 300 million customers get the most out of their devices, appliances, and connections. Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions stores specialize in the repair of consumer technology, including smartphones, game consoles, tablets, computers, and nearly everything in between. Asurion Tech Repair and Solutions repair experts fix cracked screens, software issues, camera issues, and most other tech mishaps at more than 750 stores across the U.S. The stores provide fast, affordable fixes for nearly any device type, regardless of make or model, including authorized repairs for Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy smartphones.
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The Ministry of Health and Wellness is reporting that 188 new COVID-19 cases were recorded over a 24-hour period up to Thursday afternoon.
Five COVID-19 deaths that occurred from June to July were also recorded on Thursday, bringing the overall coronavirus death toll in Jamaica to 3,181.
An 88-year-old woman from Clarendon is among the latest recorded COVID fatalities nationally.
The separate death of a COVID-19 patient has been classified as being coincidental.
There were 103 recoveries on the day, bringing that tally to 92,887.
The newly confirmed COVID-19 cases brought the total number on record for the island to 145,345.
Notably, the island recorded a 24.1 per cent positivity rate based on the samples that were tested on Thursday.
Of the newly confirmed cases, 116 are females and 72 are males, with ages ranging from 10 months to 96 years.
The case count was made up of Kingston and St Andrew (59), St James (36), St Catherine (35), St Ann (12), St Elizabeth (nine), St Thomas (eight), Clarendon (seven), Westmoreland (seven), Portland (five), St Mary (three), Trelawny (three), Hanover (two), and Manchester (two).
There are 24 moderately ill patients, four severely ill patients and a critically ill patient among 1,306 active cases now under observation in Jamaica.
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Wrestling promoter Vince McMahon retires as WWE chairman
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Vince McMahon, the promoter who built a pro wrestling show into a global entertainment empire, Friday announced he was retiring as head of World Wrestling Entertainment -- under a cloud of serious sexual misconduct allegations.
McMahon, whose friends include former US president Donald Trump, became a character in his own wrestling promotions at one stage and even launched a rival to the NFL -- his over-the-top XFL.
"As I approach 77 years old, I feel it's time for me to retire as chairman and CEO of WWE," McMahon said in a statement. "Throughout the years, it has been a privilege to help WWE bring you joy, inspire you, thrill you, surprise you, and always entertain you."
McMahon stepped down from his roles with WWE last month pending the results of an internal investigation after allegations he had an affair with an employee and paid her $3 million to keep the matter secret.
Twitter reported disappointing results on Friday, a miss that the social network attributed to "headwinds" including the uncertainty related to Elon Musk's buyout bid.
His daughter Stephanie was named interim CEO and chairman while the ongoing misconduct investigation continues.
The Wall Street Journal reported two weeks ago that McMahon has paid more than $12 million to four women formerly associated with WWE over the past 16 years to keep quiet about affairs and alleged misconduct, including a former female wrestler who claims he coerced her into oral sex.
After taking over from his father, McMahon delivered a unique and colorful brand of wrestling and took the sport worldwide, recruiting the likes of Hulk Hogan -- who went on to become a megastar far beyond his ring performances.
WWE wrestlers became cultural icons as McMahon used music and storytelling to introduce his stars into mainstream culture, delivering major events such as the first Wrestlemania in 1985 at New York's Madison Square Garden.
Mario Draghi, the man credited with saving the eurozone in 2012 at the height of the debt crisis, may now be tapped to help one of its weakest links, Italy.
From modest beginnings, the WWE grew to a publicly traded global enterprise with hundreds of employees in offices worldwide.
McMahon also has longstanding ties to Trump: at the culmination of a staged feud, Trump once body-slammed the WWE boss, and shaved his head in the middle of a wrestling ring on live television.
McMahon thanked his family, employees and performers for building WWE's success as well as dedication and passion.
"Most importantly, I would like to thank our fans for allowing us into your homes every week and being your choice of entertainment," McMahon said, promising that WWE would continue to deliver its unique brand of thrills.
"Our global audience can take comfort in knowing WWE will continue to entertain you with the same fervor, dedication, and passion as always," McMahon said.
McMahon said he leaves the company is the hands of daughter Stephanie and co-chief executive officer Nick Khan.
"As the majority shareholder, I will continue to support WWE in any way I can," he said.
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Casper’s Edness Kimball State Park Is Now Offering No Cost Weekly Classes
Edness K. Wilkins State Park is a large state park is located about 6 miles out of Casper. It has a great running/walking path as well as a swimming pond and horseback riding trails. It's also a popular drop-off area for locals that like to float the river. Bird...
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444 Is One of Many Angel Numbers –– What Does It Mean?
Jul. 22 2022, Published 5:54 p.m. ET
Every time you see three or more consecutive numbers in a row, you're seeing an angel number. But many people have been in the dark about angel numbers and their significance until recently.
TikTok and other social media platforms have helped open up a dialogue about what angel numbers are and what they represent. One of these numbers you might see on billboards, license plates, gas station prices, and more is 444. But what exactly does it mean?
What does 444 mean?
There are several different interpretations of what 444 means, but the good news is that all of the interpretations are good ones. If you've noticed tons of 444s around you lately, it could mean a handful of positive things for your future.
AP News says that "444 is a sign that one should keep their faith and that the angels are watching over one. They have taken it on themselves to guide one to a brighter future. If one sees this number, especially if it recurs, it is an indication that one should give up all doubts on issues related to ambitions and act decisively."
In other words, seeing 444 means you can keep pressing forward while knowing that your dreams for the future are still on their way to you.
Psych News Daily says, "A popular 444 meaning is to 'seek and find,' and not wait any longer. Sometimes it can mean a new beginning or a new opportunity, or moving on from something (or from someone). In the most positive light, 444 means 'I have arrived,' and 'My time has come.' In other words, your hard work has finally paid off."
444 is all about fresh starts and being mentally ready for any major changes that might come your way.
According to Sun Signs, "The recurring angel number 444 bears the meaning of honesty and inner-wisdom. Also, this is a sign that the angels are sending you encouragement. Therefore, you can continue to work hard and pursue your passions."
Following your heart with a sense of drive and wisdom should be the goal for whoever has been seeing lots of 444s lately.
What do other angel numbers mean?
There are plenty of other angel numbers to pay attention to aside from 444. A number like 111 represents good luck, achieving self-love, and acquiring abundance.
And the magic of 111 goes even further with 1111. Many people even believe you’re supposed to make a wish when you see the clock land on 11:11.
Seeing an angel number like 222 also has its own charm. Chicago Reader says, "222 is a message of hope, representative of balance, harmony, life choices, commitment, compromise, and trust. It’s a sign you can build on your current situation to achieve your goals and more."
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Painted Bunting
Baton Rouge Audubon Society president Jane Patterson has long been able to identify south Louisiana birds with only a hand to the ear. But when it comes to the multicolored plumage of one of her favorite summer species, the Painted Bunting (pictured above), seeing is believing. “They are actually fairly common in rural areas of south Louisiana,” says Patterson, “but are easy to overlook because their color can fade in the shadows of the shrubs and weedy areas they prefer.” Listen for the high-pitched rambling of the males as they defend their nests on the trail by the Pennington Biomedical Research Center, along the railroad tracks at BREC’s Frenchtown Road Conservation Area, and along the Mississippi River levee. Read on for more of Patterson’s tips on where to spot beautiful birds around town.
Barred Owl
This large, nocturnal bird of prey occasionally reveals itself to hunt during daylight hours, though its presence can best be determined by listening for the tune of its famous query: “Who cooks for you? Who cooks for you all?” Preferring to nest in natural tree cavities while raising a brood of one to three owlets each year, Barred Owls seem particularly at home in the cypress-tupelo forests of Bluebonnet Swamp. “One of the reasons they like this habitat is because they are very fond of crawfish, and can be seen watching the shallow water for movement—even swooping down to catch prey,” says Patterson.
Tricolored Heron
Once known as the Louisiana heron, this coastal wading bird can actually be found hunting small fish and amphibians as far south as Brazil. Don’t let its small size fool you, though; unlike its larger, still-as-a-statue cousins, the Tricolored Heron—bedecked in gray-blue, burgundy and white—can be a splashy hunter, especially when displaying its telltale white plume and blue bill during mating season. “These birds are less common around Baton Rouge than other types of herons, particularly the all-white Great and Snowy Egrets,” says Patterson, “but they can be seen most of the year in the shallow edges of the University, City Park and Capitol lakes.”
Pileated Woodpecker
Stroll under the mature boughs of Bluebonnet Swamp, Forest Community Park or neighborhoods like Old Goodwood and Magnolia Woods, and you might just spot the largest woodpecker in the U.S.—or at least its pointed red cap of feathers. If these black-and-white, crow-size birds aren’t drumming on decaying wood to carve out their distinctive rectangular hollows, or stabbing at small insects, they may let loose a series of high, piping laughs similar to those of their cartoon counterpart, Woody Woodpecker. An eagle-eyed observer, says Patterson, may even spot the red “mustache” bedecking the male members of the species.
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ATLANTA, GA (July 21, 2022) - Fortna®, The Distribution Experts™, a leading consulting, engineering services and software company for warehousing and distribution, and Fortna | Optricity, known for its intelligent software solutions to fortify warehouse operations, have been recognized in the Gartner Hype Cycle™ for Supply Chain Execution Technologies, 2022. Fortna is recognized in the category for Warehouse Control System, while in tandem, has also received recognition in the emerging technology space of Warehouse Execution System. FortnaWES™, Fortna’s premier Warehouse Execution System, manages and orchestrates the flow of physical assets in the warehouse, powering performance with intelligence. In addition, previously highlighted for delivering advanced slotting optimization to the industry, the Fortna | Optricity highly acclaimed optimization solution, OptiSlot DC™ Software, is now recognized in a new category receiving recognition for Digital Twins in Warehousing.
Gartner Hype Cycles provide a graphic representation of the maturity and adoption of technologies and applications and how they are potentially relevant to solving real business problems and exploiting new opportunities. Gartner Hype Cycle methodology gives you a view of how a technology or application will evolve over time, providing a sound source of insight to manage its deployment within the context of your specific business goals. Clients use Hype Cycles to get educated about the promise of an emerging technology within the context of their industry and individual appetite for risk.
“Supply chains are increasingly complex and chaotic, yet only 22% of companies say they have an extremely clear digital supply chain vision, strategy, and plan. Companies identify adapting to new technologies as one of the most important strategic challenges they will face over the next five years.” - Gartner, Hype Cycle™ for Supply Chain Execution Technologies, 2022, Dwight Klappich, 27 June 2022.
Considering that complexity is projected to continue, Gartner highlights the macro trends within the supply chain such as improved decision-making, Agility, Automation, and Ecosystem enablement. Our takeaway from the report is both Warehouse Execution Systems and Digital Twins in Warehousing will prove to be beneficial levers, providing the necessary visibility to drive warehouse operations improvement. Warehouse Execution Systems support greater control over operations with enhanced visibility, orchestrating people, processes, orders, and automation to streamline the warehouse software ecosystem and enable real-time decision-making that empowers agility and resilience, all while using science-backed algorithms to optimize operations. Digital Twin technology offers the ability to solve intricate challenges by utilizing data that had traditionally been saved in tables and transforming it into virtual replications of assets and operations within the warehouse where simulations reduce risk and enhance decision-making, putting the technology on a trajectory to deliver high benefit.
Fortna and Fortna | Optricity’ s combined solution power and resources promises to continue to push the science of warehousing technologies, improving performance, enabling growth, and driving profitability for clients around the world.
To learn more about these emerging technologies and more, access the full Gartner report: Hype Cycle™ for Supply Chain Execution Technologies, 2022.
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About Fortna
Fortna partners with the world’s leading brands to transform their distribution operations to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives. Known world-wide as The Distribution Experts™, we design and deliver intelligent solutions, powered by FortnaWES™ software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our clients with comprehensive services including network strategy, distribution center operations, material handling automation, supply chain systems, warehouse software design and implementation, and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services and support. For more information, visit www.fortna.com.
About Fortna | Optricity
Fortna | Optricity creates and supports warehousing analysis, optimization and performance improvement software. To develop its solutions, including the highly acclaimed warehouse slotting application, OptiSlot DC™, Fortna | Optricity utilizes a blend of warehousing domain expertise, advanced mathematics and software engineering skills. The Platform of planning solutions includes slotting, profiling, integration, simulation, @Ease Warehousing Technologies™ Platform and the Moves Conductor™ for warehousing operations. For more information, visit www.optricity.com.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC and ONN) – The number of people hospitalized with coronavirus in Ohio is now over a thousand, at 1167.
The Ohio Hospital Association says hospitals continue to work with other facilities in their zones.
Also, the zones around the state are communicating too, to maintain the necessary supplies and staff.
Meantime, the state had over 26,000 new reported cases, with 617 out of Stark County.
The weekly per-capita figure is up to 391.4.
And with the likelihood that some people testing positive are not contacting their doctors, there are likely a lot of cases going unreported.
Here are your weekly numbers:
Thurs July 21
Ohio: 2,918,366 total cases (+26,610), 38,981 deaths (+22)
Stark: 85,624 total cases (+617), 1729 deaths
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Global supply chain and operations consulting firm SGS-Maine Pointe, a member of the SGS Group, has released the third and final portion of a three-part series of articles exploring issues relating to environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices for supply chain professionals. The series, published by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Global Supply Chain Institute (GSCI), concludes with a detailed explanation of the ROI that can be generated from an effective ESG policy. The third paper, “Generating an ROI from ESG,” is now available, and offers insights into how a company can invest in ESG goals while continuing to generate profits – and explaining the connection that exists between ESG and financial performance.
“ESG has become front-and-center in corporate America creating equal parts urgency and confusion on how best to proceed,” said Jeff Staub, CEO at SGS-Maine Pointe. “Throughout this series, we have shared why ESG has become such an important issue, specifics on how to implement it sustainably and effectively, and in this final paper, how implementing best practices in ESG actually fits in with the corporate directive of maintaining a profit and generating an ROI. It is critically important that we align ESG clearly and meaningfully into the core mission of how companies operate or risk greenwashing backlash.”
In the first of the series, titled “The simple guide to ESG in the supply chain,” the authors examined the need to focus beyond short-term results, and how to take a proactive approach to ESG and make it a key business strategy. The second of the series, titled “Best Practices Implementing ESG in the Supply Chain,” notes that while significant capital may be required to achieve positive ESG goals, companies are ramping up those commitments.
In the third and final article in this series, the authors explain precisely why ESG and ROI are “two sides of the same coin,” noting that while investments are required to achieve ESG goals, investments still require a return – and doing so is certainly possible and indeed essential for the long-term survival of businesses. The paper shows in detail how companies can invest to achieve those ESG goals, while continuing to generate profits to sustain their operations. The authors go into detail on how to calculate the ROI of ESG, and explore some existing studies that show a positive relationship between ESG and financial performance.
“We believe that ESG investments can be a win-win for all stakeholders,” said Alan Amling, Distinguished Fellow, Global Supply Chain Institute and author of the paper. “ESG investments can create an immediate payback in terms of even simple changes such as switching from incandescent bulbs to LEDs, investing in employee relations, and reducing waste throughout the supply chain.” The paper includes a detailed case study clearly showing how one of the largest integrated energy companies met the dual requirements of both planet and profit using SGS-Maine Pointe’s proven supply chain and operations optimization approach.
SGS-Maine Pointe and GSCI were also featured in a recent podcast hosted by SupplyChainBrain, on ESG in the supply chain, where they discussed the opportunities in ESG, and how business leaders are beginning to understand the long-term value creation potential of ESG. They were also featured in a Supply Chain Management Review/ASCM podcast “The Rebound,” where they also focused on supply chain ESG, as well as being quoted in the March/April edition of ISM’s Inside Supply Management Magazine discussing how companies must consider some trade-offs to achieve ESG status, and why it needs to be part of the overall corporate agenda.
The entire three-part series, now available on SGS-Maine Pointe’s website at http://www.mainepointe.com/esg-improvement, offers the most in-depth analysis of ESG, its benefits to the corporation, and how to achieve positive ESG goals to satisfy all stakeholders.
About SGS-Maine Pointe
SGS-Maine Pointe, a member of the SGS Group, is a global supply chain and operations consulting firm trusted by many chief executives and private equity firms to drive compelling economic returns for their companies. We achieve this by delivering accelerated, sustainable improvements in EBITDA, cash and growth across their procurement, logistics, operations and data analytics. Our hands-on implementation experts work with executives and their teams to rapidly break through functional silos and transform the plan-buy-make-move-fulfill digital supply chain to deliver the greatest ethical value to customers and stakeholders at the lowest cost to business. We call this Total Value Optimization (TVO)™.
SGS-Maine Pointe’s engagements are results-driven and deliver between 4:1-8:1 ROI. We are so confident in our work and our processes that we provide a unique 100% guarantee of engagement fees based on annualized savings. www.mainepointe.com
About SGS
We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 96,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. SGS has been delivering ESG and sustainability solutions and services to clients for the past 25 years and has been a carbon neutral company for the past seven years.
About the Global Supply Chain Institute
The Global Supply Chain Institute (GSCI) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, shapes and influences the practice of supply chain management by serving as the preeminent global hub for leading practitioners, academics, and students to learn, network, and connect. With the largest assembly of corporate partners of any university-based supply chain management program, more than 1,200 students studying the subject, and the top-ranked faculty globally for supply chain research, UT’s GSCI is shaping the practice of supply chain
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As inflation hit a new 40-year high last month, a likely 75 bps interest rate hike in July is raising concerns over the economy slipping into a recession over the next few months. Therefore, despite a healing job market, resilient consumer spending, and better-than-expected corporate profits, the market is expected to remain highly volatile.
Given this backdrop, low-priced stocks with sound fundamentals could be ideal picks to benefit from their solid upside in the long run.
Blueknight Energy Partners, L.P. (BKEP), Extreme Networks, Inc. (EXTR), and Viemed Healthcare, Inc. (VMD) are currently trading under $15 but have sound fundamentals and solid growth prospects. These stocks are rated Strong Buy in our proprietary POWR Ratings system.
Blueknight Energy Partners, L.P. (BKEP)
BKEP owns, operates, and develops a diversified portfolio of complementary midstream energy assets. It provides integrated terminaling, storage, processing, gathering, and transportation services for companies engaged in producing, distributing, and marketing crude oil and asphalt products.
For its fiscal 2022 first quarter ended March 31, 2022, BKEP’s total revenue increased 5.1% year-over-year to $28.46 million. The company’s operating income came in at $7.49 million, representing a rise of 3.8% from the year-ago period. It had cash and cash equivalents of $1.05 million as of March 31, 2022.
Its 45.3% trailing-12-month gross profit margin is 15.5% higher than the 39.2% industry average. The company’s trailing-12-month ROTC of 19.5% is 284.1% higher than the industry average of 5.1%. Over the past month, the stock has gained 1.8% to close the last trading session at $4.59.
BKEP’s POWR Ratings reflect this promising outlook. The stock has an overall A rating, which equates to Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 distinct factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
It has a B grade for Growth, Quality, and Sentiment. Click here to see the additional ratings for BKEP’s Value, Momentum, and Stability. BKEP is ranked #1 of 12 stocks in the A-rated MLPs – Other industry.
Extreme Networks, Inc. (EXTR)
EXTR provides wired and wireless network infrastructure equipment, software, and services for enterprises, data centers, and service providers.
It markets its products to business, governmental, healthcare, service provider, and educational customers, focusing on corporate enterprises and metropolitan service providers worldwide.
On June 7, 2022, EXTR extended its ExtremeCloud portfolio by introducing new SD-WAN and AIOps with digital twin capabilities that enhance security, improve application performance, and reduce risk and operational costs.
EXTR also introduced the 5720 Universal Switch, the latest in a series of high-performance, feature-rich wired switches for enterprise deployments that automate network operations, streamline network provisioning, and enhance security due to support for Extreme’s Fabric Connect. EXTR should witness high demand from enterprises in the coming months.
For its fiscal 2022 third quarter ended March 31, 2022, EXTR’s total net revenues increased 12.7% year-over-year to $285.51 million. The company’s non-GAAP gross profit came in at $165.61 million, representing a 6.2% year-over-year improvement. Its non-GAAP operating income came in at $35.66 million for the quarter, indicating a 24.6% rise from the prior-year period.
EXTR’s non-GAAP net income came in at $27.42 million, up 32.6% from the prior-year period. Its non-GAAP EPS increased 31.3% year-over-year to $0.21. The company had $166.57 million in cash as of March 31, 2022.
Analysts expect an EPS estimate of $0.77 for fiscal 2022 ending December 31, 2022, indicating a rise of 35.1% from the prior-year period. It surpassed Street EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, which is impressive.
The consensus revenue estimate of $1.10 billion for the same fiscal year represents a 9.3% year-over-year improvement. Its EPS is expected to grow at a rate of 20% per annum over the next five years.
Its 57.3% trailing-12-month gross profit margin is 13.3% higher than the 50.5% industry average. The company’s trailing-12-month ROTC margin of 11.2% is 163.3% higher than the industry average of 4.2%. Over the past month, the stock has gained 27.1% to close the last trading session at $11.07.
EXTR’s POWR Ratings reflect this promising outlook. The stock has an overall A grade, equating to Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system.
It has a B grade for Growth, Value, and Quality. Click here to see the additional ratings for EXTR’s Sentiment, Stability, and Momentum.
EXTR is ranked #1 of 53 stocks in the C-rated Technology – Communication/Networking industry.
Viemed Healthcare, Inc. (VMD)
VMD provides in-home durable medical equipment (DME) and post-acute respiratory healthcare services to patients. It provides respiratory disease management solutions, including treatment, invasive and non-invasive ventilation, and related equipment and supplies to patients suffering from a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
It provides neuromuscular care, oxygen therapy services, sleep apnea management solutions, and/or equipment.
For the fiscal 2022 first quarter ended March 31, 2022, VMD’s revenue increased 13.5% year-over-year to $32.26 million. The company’s gross profit came in at $19.74 million, representing an 11.3% rise from the year-ago period. Its income from operations came in at $2.25 million for the quarter, representing a 68.8% rise from the prior-year period.
While its net income increased 4.6% year-over-year to $1.76 million, its EPS remained unchanged at $0.04. As of March 31, 2022, the company had $29.25 million in cash and cash equivalents.
The consensus EPS estimate of $0.26 for fiscal 2022 ending December 31, 2022, indicates a 19.7% year-over-year improvement. It surpassed Street revenue estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, which is impressive. Analysts expect VMD’s revenue to be $131.30 Million for the same fiscal year, representing a 12.2% rise from the prior-year period.
Its 62.4% trailing-12-month gross profit margin is 13.3% higher than the 55% industry average. The company’s trailing-12-month EBITDA margin of 19.5% is 354.9% higher than the industry average of 4.3%. Over the past month, the stock has gained 45.4% to close the last trading session at $7.81.
VMD’s POWR Ratings reflect its solid prospects. The stock has an overall A grade, which equates to Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system. Also, it has an A grade for Quality and a B grade for Growth, Stability, and Sentiment.
In addition to the POWR Rating grades we have just highlighted, one can see VMD’s Value and Momentum ratings here. VMD is ranked #3 of 83 stocks in the C-rated Medical – Services industry.
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BKEP shares were trading at $4.59 per share on Friday afternoon, down $0.00 (0.00%). Year-to-date, BKEP has gained 42.07%, versus a -16.20% rise in the benchmark S&P 500 index during the same period.
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NEW YORK — Two children have been diagnosed with monkeypox in the U.S., health officials said Friday.
One is a toddler in California and the other an infant who is not a U.S. resident, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The children were described as being in good health and receiving treatment. How they caught the disease is being investigated, but officials think it was through household transmission. Other details weren't immediately disclosed.
Monkeypox is endemic in parts of Africa, but this year more than 15,000 cases have been reported in countries that historically don’t see the disease. In the U.S. and Europe, the vast majority of infections have happened in men who have sex with men, though health officials have stressed that anyone can catch the virus.
In Europe, there have been at least six monkeypox cases among kids 17 years old and younger.
This week, doctors in the Netherlands published a report of a boy who was seen at an Amsterdam hospital with about 20 red-brown bumps scattered across his body. It was monkeypox, and doctors said they could not determine how he got it.
In Africa, monkeypox infections in children have been more common, and doctors have noted higher proportions of severe cases and deaths in young children.
One reason may be that many older adults were vaccinated against smallpox as kids, likely giving them some protection against monkeypox, said Dr. James Lawler, an infectious disease doctor at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
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Rangers may have lost Europa League Final but historic run has made them WINNERS in transfer market, says ex-Gers star
THEY might have finished losers in Seville last season.
But Pedro Mendes reckons Rangers’ journey to the Europa League final helped them become winners in the transfer market.
Giovanni van Bronckhorst has embarked on a massive summer signing spree after his men lost on penalties to Eintracht Frankfurt.
Latest recruits Ben Davies and Malik Tillman were paraded at half time in Gers’ 3-1 friendly win over West Ham on Tuesday.
They watched Welsh attackers Tom Lawrence and Rabbi Matondo step from the bench at half time to stun the Hammers.
John Souttar and Antonio Colak also started at Ibrox for the first time, with Gers now keen to add Turkish left-back Ridvan Yilmaz.
And former Ibrox idol Mendes — now an agent — believes Gers’ European exploits can see his old side reap the benefits in the long term.
He said: “The success in Europe will no doubt have been seen by players and will help convince them to come to Rangers. They can see there is something special happening there. A team that fights for titles and is competing in Europe is something they want to be part of.
“The Champions League is an even bigger incentive. It’s every player’s objective to play Champions League.
“Rangers have the chance to go into the qualifiers and, although it will be tough, there is a path there to the group stages.
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“You look at this Rangers team and you’d not be surprised if they do it. Potential signings will look at that and want to be part of things.”
Gers’ newcomers could all feature in the Champions League qualifier against Union Saint-Gilloise in ten days’ time.
And Mendes thinks last season’s achievements will ensure they won’t be fazed by their opponents.
He said: “It was a fantastic achievement for Rangers to get to the Europa League final. There was disappointment at the end as it was a real opportunity to bring the cup home. It was an amazing run and they should be proud of themselves.
“Rangers are a great example to a lot of clubs. They have come through a tough time but worked hard and did the right things to get back to the top level.
“It shows what can be possible. The Rangers journey was a big story across Europe. I was watching them and they did so well.
“That was especially the case in Portugal as they have faced a lot of Portuguese teams in recent years — and they kept winning!
“But everyone in Europe knows it was a difficult time for Rangers recently and to go from where they were a few years ago to a European final in such a short time is an incredible story.
“It is huge for Scottish football. What Rangers did wasn’t just for Rangers — it was for all of Scotland.”
Mendes joined Gers in a £3million move from Spurs in August 2008.
He scored on his Old Firm debut and lifted the Premier League title in his first year before moving to Sporting Lisbon in January 2010.
Mendes reckons this season can be reminiscent of his spell here when the top two slugged it out — and he believes having the real rivalry back can only be good for the game.
He added: “It’s always great to be back in Glasgow. I love the city and I loved my time on and off the pitch.
“My family loved it here and we made fantastic friends. I have a lot of happy memories.
“People always talk about the goal against Celtic but there were so many other moments as well.
“It was also a great team and it was important for us to win back the title. When I arrived it was a difficult situation.
“The team had been knocked out of Europe by Kaunas and fans were not happy.
“It was good for everyone to turn things around and go all the way to the title.
“If you look back, the Old Firm were evenly matched. It was two very good teams fighting for the title and it came down to small margins. That’s what you want to see.”
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Five County Sheriffs have joined Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell in ongoing litigation over delays in transferring county jail inmates to suitable mental health treatment.
Campbell filed the suit against the Illinois Department of Human Services, DHS Director Grace Hou, and Governor J.B. Pritzker seeking a temporary restraining order in Sangamon County Court on July 7th over mentally ill county jail inmates not being transferred into DHS custody in a timely manner.
An amended complaint was field yesterday adding Knox, Madison, Rock Island, Macon, and McLean to the list of complainants in the case. A hearing on the TRO and motions in the case will be held on August 1st in Sangamon County Court.
A request for comment from Sangamon County State’s Attorney Dan Wright was denied because of an inability to comment on current county litigation. Wright says that Sheriff Jack Campbell is also unable to comment publicly at this time.
According to WMAY, for the third time in a week, DHS has been ordered to appear in a Sangamon County courtroom and show cause why it should not be held in contempt of court over the transfer delays. The latest order handed down on Wednesday involves an inmate in Sangamon County who was found mentally unfit to stand trial back in May and has been awaiting a transfer to the McFarland Mental Health Center ever since.
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Press junkets can be stressful occasions for some, but Billy Porter (Pose, Cinderella) had a glass of wine and great energy at the ready when Consequence spoke with him about his directorial debut, the charming coming-of-age rom-com Anything’s Possible. Written by Ximena García Lecuona and premiering Friday, July 22nd on Prime Video, the film focuses on Kelsa (Eva Reign), a trans high school senior whose life gets shaken up when she and her fellow student Khal (Abubakr Ali) discover their mutual crushes on each other.
One key sequence from the film involves a conflict with Kelsa’s former friend Em (Courtnee Carter), which escalates to the point where Kelsa is no longer allowed to use the girl’s bathroom. The situation becomes the center of a heated scene at the school between Kelsa, Kelsa’s mother Selene (Renée Elise Goldsberry), Em, and Em’s mother (Vanita Harbour).
In the interview below, transcribed and edited for clarity, Porter explains how he approached the film as a whole and that scene in particular, which had the advantage of starring two women he knew well — allowing him to let improvisation rule the day. Porter also reveals his original plans for the film’s closing musical number, and what he hopes to direct next.
I want to start off by asking you, what inspired you to take the project on? What was exciting about it for you?
My intention has always been to do work that pushes the envelope. To do work that creates a world that I want to live in. I chose myself decades ago, I stand firmly in my authentic queerness. This piece is a definite reflection of the choices I’ve made in my life and that makes me happy.
The film is so charming and it’s so speaking to its audience. It’s also unpacking a lot of big topics. For you, as a director, what were you doing to make sure that the cast was really comfortable digging into the bigger issues?
As an actor, I know what kind of space I need to do my best work. And it’s a space where you feel safe and comfortable, and taken care of and protected and inspired and encouraged to take risks and to jump off ledges. That’s the space I’ve tried to create, and I think I did and the results are magical.
Was there anything specific you felt you did in the moment to really facilitate that?
Oh lord, I can’t remember that part. It was a year ago, it was like 14-hour days for like six weeks, so I don’t remember. At the moment, I would just [say] “Do it! Do it like this! Do it like that!” | https://consequence.net/2022/07/billy-porter-interview-anythings-possible/ | 2022-07-22T23:07:54Z | https://consequence.net/2022/07/billy-porter-interview-anythings-possible/ | false | 1 |
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — The sister of a St. Louis man who died while hiking in the Badlands of South Dakota said Friday that he was camping as part of a trip to celebrate graduating from college and got lost trying to find his way back to his car.
The Pennington County Sheriff's Office tweeted that 22-year-old Maxwell Right collapsed on an unmarked trail in Badlands National Park on Wednesday. He and a friend who was traveling with him had run out of water, according to the tweet. Temperatures in the Badlands had been approaching 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius) during the first half of the week.
Right's sister, Lucille, said that the National Park Service told the family that her brother died surrounded by rangers. Authorities have not identified his friend, who the sheriff's office said was flown to a Rapid City hospital and placed under observation for exposure and dehydration.
The sheriff's office said in its tweet that the unmarked trail has been featured in a social media challenge. Lucille Right said her brother and his friend weren't taking part in any social media challenge, saying they were on a larger trip to celebrate Maxwell graduating from Missouri S&T and had planned to visit Mt. Rushmore on Wednesday evening.
Pennington County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Helene Duhamel referred questions Friday to the National Park Service. Messages left at the park's Badlands offices weren't immediately returned. | https://www.chron.com/news/article/Sister-Hiker-who-died-in-Badlands-was-on-17323578.php | 2022-07-22T23:08:52Z | https://www.chron.com/news/article/Sister-Hiker-who-died-in-Badlands-was-on-17323578.php | false | 26 |
NEW YORK (AP) — World Wrestling Entertainment impresario Vince McMahon announced Friday he is retiring amid an investigation into alleged misconduct involving the flamboyant showman who turned a small wrestling company into a worldwide entertainment business.
In a brief statement issued by WWE, McMahon said he is retiring as the company’s chairman and CEO. He noted that he remains its majority shareholder.
McMahon stepped down temporarily as CEO and chairman of WWE in mid-June during an investigation into alleged misconduct. Earlier this month, the Wall Street Journal reported McMahon agreed to pay more than $12 million over the past 16 years to suppress allegations of sexual misconduct and infidelity.
“At 77, time for me to retire. Thank you, WWE Universe. Then. Now. Forever. Together. #WWE #thankful,” he wrote on Twitter.
There was no mention of the investigation in statement from the company based in Stamford, Connecticut. McMahon said his daughter, Stephanie, who was named interim CEO and chairperson last month, will serve as chairperson and share CEO duties with Nick Khan, who joined the company in 2020.
“Our global audience can take comfort in knowing WWE will continue to entertain you with the same fervor, dedication, and passion as always,“ he wrote in the statement, thanking WWE’s generations of fans all over the world.
McMahon first stepped aside from the top positions last month after the Journal reported at the time that he had agreed to pay $3 million to a former paralegal who said he sexually harassed her on the job. He was supposed to continue overseeing WWE’s creative content during the companies investigation. But then the newspaper reported that McMahon had agreed to pay the significantly larger sum of $12 million.
Four women — all formerly affiliated with WWE — signed agreements with McMahon that bar them from discussing their relationships with him, the Journal reported, citing people familiar with the deals and documents it reviewed. McMahon has said he is cooperating with the company’s investigation.
McMahon has been the leader and most recognizable face at WWE for decades. When he purchased what was then the World Wrestling Federation from his father in 1982, wrestling matches took place at small venues and appeared on local cable channels.
The organization underwent a seismic transformation under McMahon with events like WrestleMania, a premium live production that draws millions of fervent viewers.
Revenue last year exceeded $1 billion for the first time and the company has television deals with Fox and NBCUniversal. Last month it announced a multiyear expansion of its original programming partnership with A&E.
WWE stars have become crossover sensations, including Hulk Hogan, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin and John Cena. | https://www.thestar.com/sports/2022/07/22/wwes-mcmahon-says-he-is-retiring-amid-misconduct-probe.html | 2022-07-22T23:13:01Z | https://www.thestar.com/sports/2022/07/22/wwes-mcmahon-says-he-is-retiring-amid-misconduct-probe.html | true | 30 |
The prices of base metals like copper rise and the prices fall for precious metals like gold when the economy is doing well. What happens when both copper and gold prices spiral down?
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The prices of base metals like copper rise and the prices fall for precious metals like gold when the economy is doing well. What happens when both copper and gold prices spiral down?
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WFO BINGHAMTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, July 22, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southwestern Madison County in central New York...
Northeastern Cortland County in central New York...
Southeastern Onondaga County in central New York...
* Until 730 PM EDT.
* At 639 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over East Homer,
or 7 miles northeast of Cortland, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Cazenovia, Lebanon, Truxton, Cuyler, Georgetown, Deruyter, Fabius,
Erieville, De Ruyter and East Homer.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
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Paramount+ Original Animated Series Coming Exclusively to the Service This November Will Star Sydney Mikayla, Zion Broadnax, Benny Latham, Jon Jon Briones, Kathreen Khavari, Zeno Robinson, Danny Pudi, Alan Tudyk, Rory McCann, Cissy Jones and Diedrich Bader
First Look of Transformers: EarthSpark Revealed During Exclusive Panel Featuring Voice Cast and Creative Team Members
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BURBANK, Calif., July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nickelodeon, Paramount+ and Entertainment One (eOne) today announced the voice actors breathing new life into original and franchise favorite characters in the upcoming Paramount+ original animated series Transformers: EarthSpark. The all-new animated series (26 episodes) introduces a new generation of Transformers robots--the first Transformers robots to be born on Earth--and together with the human family who welcomes them in and cares for them, they'll redefine what it means to be a family. Transformers: EarthSpark is set to debut exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. in November, and on Paramount+ and select Nickelodeon channels internationally. The new series joins the globally recognized Transformers powerhouse franchise.
The news was revealed during an exclusive panel at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2022 featuring voice cast members Danny Pudi (Bumblebee), Kathreen Khavari (Twitch), Zeno Robinson (Thrash), and co-executive producer Dale Malinowski and executive producer Ant Ward. Mike Cecchini (Editor-in-Chief, Den of Geek) moderated the panel, which also revealed a first look at the series.
The new voice cast and their Transformers: EarthSpark characters are:
- Sydney Mikayla (Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts) as "Robby Malto," a smart 13-year-old boy with an abundance of moxie and charisma. Robby is frustrated by his family's recent move to a small town until he discovers Transformers bots and is now living the ultimate dream.
- Zion Broadnax (Day Shift) as "Morgan 'Mo' Malto," Robby's 9-year-old younger sister. Though she's emotionally mature for her age, she's able to look at everything with a wide-eyed sense of optimism and hope. For her, family comes first no matter who you are or where you're from.
- Benny Latham as "Dot Malto," the mother to Robby and Mo, surrogate mother to the Malto-bots, and wife to Alex. She's a loving mother and ex-soldier, so she can flip that switch when she's pushed.
- Jon Jon Briones (Ratched) as "Alex Malto," the father to Robby and Mo, surrogate father to the Malto-bots, and husband to Dot. He's a college professor with a Ph.D. in Transformers History who loves sharing his Filipino heritage and wealth of Transformers knowledge with his human and bot kids. He can also rattle off dad jokes like a pro.
- Kathreen Khavari (Dead End: Paranormal Park) as "Twitch Malto," an Earth-born Terran born out of primordial sludge in the cave waters of Witwicky, Pennsylvania, like her brother Thrash. She's a keen observer of everything around her.
- Zeno Robinson (Big City Greens) as "Thrash Malto," an Earth-born male Terran and a cheeky wild child. Like his sister, Twitch, he was born out of primordial sludge in the caves of Witwicky, Pennsylvania. He's a bringer of fun and good times with a happy-go-lucky attitude.
- Danny Pudi (Community) as "Bumblebee," a fun-loving veteran Autobot who serves as a mentor to the Terrans as they learn what it takes to be Transformers robots. Bumblebee has a lot to learn about being a big brother and role model. He's suddenly in a position of authority, which makes him nervous and afraid to show any cracks.
- Alan Tudyk (Resident Alien) as "Optimus Prime," a courageous Autobot leader who has forged a new alliance with humans. The birth of the Terrans has given him renewed hope for the future.
- Rory McCann (Game of Thrones) as "Megatron," the father of the Decepticon faticon who believes in making any sacrifice necessary for the survival of Cybertronian civilization. He's a headstrong idealist but isn't unwilling to adjust his strategy when victory hangs in the balance.
- Cissy Jones (The Owl House) as "Elita-1," the physically gifted and confident second-in command of the Autobots. Elita-1 is fair and never overbearing to the team. She listens to everyone and is a bot the Terrans look up to.
- Diedrich Bader (Better Things) as "Mandroid," the villain. He was a scientist-soldier in the war, jaded and ultimately, very anti-Cybertronian. With this new anti-Transformer ideology, he believes Earth and its humans need his protection and surmises that the annihilation of all Cybertronians is the best for the planet.
Hasbro, maker of the Transformers: EarthSpark toyline, and a production partner on the animated series, also participated in the panel presentation.
Transformers: EarthSpark is created and co-executive produced by Dale Malinowski (Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) and executive produced by Ant Ward (Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles). The series is developed for television by Claudia Spinelli, Senior Vice President, Big Kids Animation, Nickelodeon. Production is overseen for Nickelodeon by Mikiel Houser, Executive in Charge of Production and for eOne by Kari Rosenberg.
About TRANSFORMERS
The TRANSFORMERS brand is a global powerhouse franchise with millions of fans around the world. Since 1984, the battle between the Autobots and Decepticons has come to life in movies, TV shows, comic books, innovative toys, and digital media, bringing incredible "MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE" experiences to fans of all ages. The brand's enduring connection is made possible by its rich storytelling and characters: the heroic Autobots who seek to protect all life, and the evil Decepticons who seek to conquer the universe. The TRANSFORMERS brand is a Hasbro franchise.
About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 43rd year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing and feature films. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon is a part of Paramount's (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment brands.
About Paramount+
Paramount+, a direct-to-consumer digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service, combines live sports, breaking news and a mountain of entertainment. The premium streaming service features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and the Smithsonian Channel. The service is also the streaming home to unmatched sports programming, including every CBS Sports event, from golf to football to basketball and more, plus exclusive streaming rights for major sports properties, including some of the world's biggest and most popular soccer leagues. Paramount+ also enables subscribers to stream local CBS stations live across the U.S. in addition to the ability to stream CBS News Streaming Network for 24/7 news, CBS Sports HQ for sports news and analysis and ET Live for entertainment coverage.
For more information about Paramount+, please visit www.paramountplus.com and follow @ParamountPlus on social platforms.
About Entertainment One
Entertainment One Ltd. (eOne) is a talent-driven independent studio that specializes in the development, acquisition, production, financing, distribution and sales of entertainment content. As part of global play and entertainment company Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS), eOne's expertise spans across film, television and music production and sales; family programming, merchandising and licensing; digital content; and live entertainment. Through its extensive reach and scale, and a deep commitment to high-quality entertainment, eOne unlocks the power and value of creativity. eOne brings to market both original and existing content, sourcing IP from Hasbro's portfolio of 1500+ brands, and through a diversified network of creative partners and eOne companies.
About Hasbro
Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global play and entertainment company committed to Creating the World's Best Play and Entertainment Experiences. From toys, games and consumer products to television, movies, digital gaming, live action, music, and virtual reality experiences, Hasbro connects to global audiences by bringing to life great innovations, stories and brands across established and inventive platforms. Hasbro's iconic brands include NERF, MAGIC: THE GATHERING, MY LITTLE PONY, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, BABY ALIVE, POWER RANGERS, PEPPA PIG and PJ MASKS, as well as premier partner brands. Through its global entertainment studio, eOne, Hasbro is building its brands globally through great storytelling and content on all screens. Hasbro is committed to making the world a better place for all children and all families through corporate social responsibility and philanthropy. Hasbro ranked among the 2020 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media, has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere Institute for the past ten years, and one of America's Most JUST Companies by Forbes and JUST Capital for the past four years. We routinely share important business and brand updates on our Investor Relations website, Newsroom and social channels (@Hasbro on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.)
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Sports and live entertainment company AEG Global Partnerships has elevated AEG legal counsel Kate Sheets to serve as senior vice president of strategy and business affairs.
AEG Global Partnerships, which is...
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PL trio offered Euro 2020 winner Belotti
Newcastle, Everton and West Ham have all been offered the chance to sign Euro 2020 winner Andrea Belotti, says The Sun.
The Italy international is a free agent after ending his seven-year stay with Torino at the end of last term.
But with no new club yet, his representatives are looking to cement a Premier League switch, with the Magpies, the Toffees and the Hammers all in the market for a forward of his calibre.
Atlanta lead Tavares race
Nuno Tavares deal. Negotiations with OM are off since last week, news of deal progressing were ‘wide of mark’. Atalanta are still interested in signing him on loan, talks on. 🔴🇵🇹 #AFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 22, 2022
Brighton asked for conditions but Atalanta are leading the race and pushing this week. pic.twitter.com/RL8BHXVJfC
Sociedad loan out Bautista
🤝 OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT | @jonbautista13 will play at @SDEibar for the next three seasons. La Real and Eibar will share rights over the player during this term. Zorte on, Jon! Good luck!#AurreraReala pic.twitter.com/CzH9llYJIJ
— Real Sociedad (@RealSociedadEN) July 22, 2022
Crew bring up Farsi
The Crew signs @ColumbusCrew2 defender Mohamed Farsi to a First Team contract.#Crew96 | #VamosColumbushttps://t.co/elAhKV9f9m
— The Crew (@ColumbusCrew) July 22, 2022
Man Utd to keep Martial
Erik ten Hag and Manchester United board want to keep Anthony Martial at the club this summer. The decision has been made internally and also communicated to the player. 🔴🇫🇷 #MUFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 22, 2022
Two clubs keen on signing him on loan but Man United have no intention to let him go, as of now. pic.twitter.com/tEAJDdWNnZ | https://www.goal.com/en-ph/news/live/transfer-news-and-rumours-live/bltac4b89c3b4c2531c | 2022-07-22T23:24:33Z | https://www.goal.com/en-ph/news/live/transfer-news-and-rumours-live/bltac4b89c3b4c2531c | true | 10 |
Andy Columbro
July 9, 1935 – July 17, 2022
Andy passed away peacefully on July 17th at the age of 87.
He was born in Seattle, a graduate of Garfield High School and attended Seattle University where he met the love of his life, Karen. They were married for 63 years until her death in 2020. They lived in Edmonds for over 60 years where they raised their 4 children.
Andy was the owner of Reliable Floor Coverings in Edmonds.
An avid golfer, with long-time memberships at Inglewood Golf Club and Bermuda Dunes Country Club in Palm Desert CA, where they spent their retirement years as snowbirds.
Andy was preceded in death by his wife Karen.
He is survived by his children: Kim Wahl (Brick), Kevin Columbro, Kathy Shovlin (Joe) and Kris Nelson (Craig), 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
There will be a Celebration of Life service on Thursday, July 28 at 1:30 pm at the Inglewood Golf Club in Kenmore, WA
Donations in Andy’s memory can be made to:
First Tee at firstteeseattle.org
or to
American Lake Veterans Golf Course. | https://myedmondsnews.com/2022/07/andy-columbro-owner-of-edmonds-reliable-floor-coverings-was-an-avid-golfer/ | 2022-07-22T23:30:14Z | https://myedmondsnews.com/2022/07/andy-columbro-owner-of-edmonds-reliable-floor-coverings-was-an-avid-golfer/ | true | 3 |
PORTLAND, Ore., July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 22, 2022, the board of directors of Portland General Electric Company (NYSE: POR) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.4525 per share.
The company's dividend is evaluated based on capital requirements and financial performance. PGE targets a dividend payout ratio of 60 to 70% over the long term.
The quarterly dividend is payable on or before October 17, 2022, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 26, 2022.
About Portland General Electric Company
Portland General Electric (NYSE: POR) is a fully integrated energy company based in Portland, Oregon. The company serves approximately 900,000 customers with a service area population of 2 million Oregonians in 51 cities. PGE owns 16 generation plants across Oregon and other Northwestern states and maintains and operates 14 public parks and recreation areas. For more than 130 years, PGE has powered the advancement of society, delivering safe, affordable, and reliable energy to Oregonians. PGE and its approximately 3,000 employees are working with customers to build a clean energy future. Together with its customers, PGE has the No. 1 voluntary renewable energy program in the U.S. PGE is committed to achieving at least an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from power served to customers by 2030 and 100% reduction by 2040. In 2021, PGE became the first U.S. utility to join The Climate Pledge. For the eighth year in a row PGE achieved a perfect score on the 2021 Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index, a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality. In 2021, PGE, employees, retirees, and the PGE Foundation donated $4.8 million and volunteered 15,760 hours with more than 300 nonprofits across Oregon. For more information visit www.PortlandGeneral.com/news.
Statements in this press release that relate to future plans, objectives, expectations, performance, events and the like may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements represent our estimates and assumptions as of the date of this report. The Company assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or other factors.
Forward-looking statements include statements regarding the Company's full-year earnings guidance (including expectations regarding annual retail deliveries, average hydro conditions, wind generation, normal thermal plant operations, operating and maintenance expense and depreciation and amortization expense) as well as other statements containing words such as "anticipates," "based on," "believes," "conditioned upon," "considers," "estimates," "expects," "forecast," "goals," "intends," "needs," "plans," "promises," "seeks," "should," "subject to," "targets," and similar expressions.
Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation: the outcome of various legal and regulatory actions; demand for electricity; the sale of excess energy during periods of low demand or low wholesale market prices; operational risks relating to the Company's generation and battery storage facilities, including hydro conditions, wind conditions, disruption of transmission and distribution, disruption of fuel supply, and unscheduled plant outages, which may result in unanticipated operating, maintenance and repair costs, as well as replacement power costs; delays in the supply chain and increased supply costs (including application of tariffs impacting solar module imports), failure to complete capital projects on schedule or within budget, failure of counterparties to perform under agreement, or the abandonment of capital projects, which could result in the Company's inability to recover project costs , or impact our competitive position, market share, revenues and project margins in materials ways; default or nonperformance of counterparties from whom PGE purchases capacity or energy, which require the purchase of replacement power and renewable attributes at increased costs; complications arising from PGE's jointly-owned plant, including ownership changes, regulatory outcomes or operational failures; the costs of compliance with environmental laws and regulations, including those that govern emissions from thermal power plants; changes in weather, hydroelectric and energy market conditions, which could affect the availability and cost of purchased power and fuel; the development of alternative technologies; changes in capital and credit market conditions, including volatility of equity markets, reductions in demand for investment-grade commercial paper or interest rates, which could affect the access to and availability or cost of capital and result in delay or cancellation of capital projects or execution of the Company's strategic plan as currently envisioned; general economic and financial market conditions, including inflation; severe weather conditions, wildfires, and other natural phenomena and natural disasters that could result in operational disruptions, unanticipated restoration costs, or third party liability; cyber security breaches of the Company's customer information system or operating systems, data security breaches, or acts of terrorism, which could disrupt operations, require significant expenditures, or result in claims against the Company; employee workforce factors, including potential strikes, work stoppages, transitions in senior management, and the ability to recruit and retain key employees and other talent and turnover due to macroeconomic trends; PGE business activities are concentrated in one region and future performance may be affected by events and factors unique to Oregon; and widespread health emergencies or outbreaks of infectious diseases such as COVID-19, which may affect our financial position, results of operations and cash flows. As a result, actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements.
Risks and uncertainties to which the Company are subject are further discussed in the reports that the Company has filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These reports are available through the EDGAR system free-of-charge on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov and on the Company's website, investors.portlandgeneral.com. Investors should not rely unduly on any forward-looking statements.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "All or Nothing Evening" game were:
01-04-07-08-09-11-15-16-20-21-23-24
(one, four, seven, eight, nine, eleven, fifteen, sixteen, twenty, twenty-one, twenty-three, twenty-four) | https://www.lmtonline.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-All-or-Nothing-Evening-17323685.php | 2022-07-22T23:40:45Z | https://www.lmtonline.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-All-or-Nothing-Evening-17323685.php | false | null |
SULLIVAN, Ind. (WTHI) - After a long wait, people in Sullivan will finally have a place to cool off.
The Sullivan City Pool is opening on Saturdsay.
After that, it's open every day from 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. It will cost you $4 to get in.
Some construction is still in progress, but they say that won't get in the way of some summer fun.
The pool's grand opening is scheduled for some time next month. | https://www.wthitv.com/news/the-long-awaited-sullivan-pool-is-set-to-open---heres-what-you-need/article_c2799408-09de-11ed-9435-4f1ef91b4f56.html | 2022-07-22T23:45:48Z | https://www.wthitv.com/news/the-long-awaited-sullivan-pool-is-set-to-open---heres-what-you-need/article_c2799408-09de-11ed-9435-4f1ef91b4f56.html | false | null |
The Green Bay Packers tend to have a very strong offensive line each season they step out on the field. The team drafted three rookie offensive lineman in Sean Rhyan (UCLA), Zach Tom (Wake Forest), and Rasheed Walker (Penn State). Those three players will join a group led by All-Pro left tackle David Bakhtiari and Pro Bowl guard Elgton Jenkins. However, injuries are a problem for this team. The status of both Bakhtiari (ACL) and Jenkins (ACL) are both uncertain at the moment. Second-year center Josh Myers is hopeful for a bounce-back season after missing more than half of his rookie season with his own knee injury. The team also released veteran right tackle earlier this offseason. Perhaps Green Bay might be looking to add more help along the offensive line. Could a free agent like Eric Fisher be an option? | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2673698228681/espn-predicts-bears-justin-fields-to-lead-nfl-in-interceptions | 2022-07-22T23:46:31Z | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2673698228681/espn-predicts-bears-justin-fields-to-lead-nfl-in-interceptions | true | 1 |
How Matt Reeves helped Paul Dano's Riddler: Year One comic come to life
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Paul Dano wants to solve the riddle of how his character in The Batman became... well, the Riddler.
The actor is launching a six-issue comic book series titled Riddler: Year One, in which he explores the origin story of Edward Nashton, whom he played in Matt Reeves' 2022 movie. Written by Dano with art by Stevan Subic, the story turns back the clock to uncover how an unassuming accountant went from being a nobody to Batman's nemesis.
"As an actor, one of the main ways that I approach my work is how do I get to page one of the script, meaning I do a lot of backstory work," Dano said when he stopped by EW's Comic-Con video suite on Friday. "And the hope is that you're bringing the life of the character with you somehow, and you're having the unconscious of the character at work as well when you're doing a scene. In this case with The Batman, I played Edward Nashton, the Riddler; a lot of the backstory I came up with was in the language of comics because I wanted to have that archetypal energy at work going towards the film."
Dano revealed that a conversation with Reeves ultimately convinced him to do the comic. "One night, I was on set with Matt Reeves, our director, and I said, 'My backstory, I saw this image, and this image, and this image,' and he said, 'That should be a comic,'" recalled Dano. "I secretly had that in mind, that it could be. I don't know if I would have had the sand to go through with it, but the next day on set, Matt Reeves said, 'I spoke to DC; they want to talk to you.' And I said, 'Great'... Frankly, it's turned into a whole other thing, it's taken on a life of its own, and I think it's really cool."
After getting into the "horrific" mind of Nashton, Dano was inspired to dig even deeper into his trauma. "What I felt like I had to offer to this medium was to give something that almost felt autobiographical for the character as a Batman comic," he said. "I thought, can I bring some of that energy to this because I'm so in touch with this character? Can I bring something really psychological and emotional? On the surface, the plot is about corruption, and there is a plot-driven element, but underneath it, it's an emotional horror story about trauma."
Dano said he's still in the process of writing the series, which is set to launch in October, and called the experience of creating the comic book "totally incredible."
"I feel so lit up by it because I'm learning so much," he said. "To write something and have it be realized by a brilliant artist, it's amazing. It's really quite intense... To play more with the character that I spent so much time cultivating in this world of Gotham that I loved so much, as a comic book kid, it was a dream."
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A reading corner is a special place for bookworms. And it’s often not just a pile of books and shelves — there is great detail that goes into designing a good reading space, experts say.
The preferences of reading enthusiasts are varied. So what goes into designing a perfect reading corner?
Warm and cosy places
Usually, reading rooms use muted colours like shades of grey and beige. Shraddha Shah, founder of Olive Roots, Mumbai, prefers to use a mix of feminine and masculine colours that bring life into the room and adds a subtle touch to its look.
“Generally, reading corners are designed in small spaces within other areas of the home like the living room,” she says. While designing the aesthetic of a reading corner, comfort is the most important thing to consider, she adds.
Shelves
Most people prefer wooden bookshelves polished to a dark tint and those who choose lighter shades will keep it within a single palette because the book covers bring all the colour into this area.
“Oxford-style bookshelves with wooden, traditional finishes are the best shelves,” says Lilly Agarwal, founder of Sugoi Design and Cliff Design, Bengaluru.
Shraddha prefers using tall and solid bookshelves made from Oakwood or Birch Ply. “Sometimes I use brass or other metal rods to support the bookshelves. European style of design influences me to add mouldings and tiny detailed etchings to the front of the shelf,” she says.
Furniture
Straight back chairs are important as readers will be sitting here for hours, and using recliners can create a bad posture. Shraddha uses chairs with bulky filling and curved arms and suggests wooden coffee tables that are a maximum of 20 inches in diameter.
Aarthy Dharmaraj, architect at Vibrant Spaces in Chennai, prefers using an armchair and an ottoman, and doesn’t use tables in her reading room designs.
Lilly also doesn’t use tables in such spaces as “they clutter the place”. She uses traditional chairs that are comfortable, or cushions — one on the floor and the other against the wall.
Lighting
Reading in a poorly lit area or under wrong lighting can harm the eye. Jayant Jha, senior architect at Stanza Living, a co-living company in Bengaluru, says that warm lights work best for reading. “It should focus on the book and not reflect into the readers’ eyes. Floor lamps that are 4 to 5 ft high and movable also work,” he says.
“White lights for the room and other lights like floor or table lamps that are warm and directed towards the reader must be used,” says Shraddha.
On a more subtle route, Lilly uses indirect lighting in reading corners. She places linear horizontal light alongside the front bottom side of the book shelves to showcase the books.
Electronics
Electrical connections are necessary. Lilly says a simple charging point, that is set in a niche, usually behind the cushions or under a shelf is best. Shraddha suggests wireless chargers, devices like Alexa, WiFi boosters and printers for the room, while Aarthy emphasises on speakers that play soothing music.
Decor
Some people like to display things they found while traveling. Lilly says, “The experience from places you visited compliments the knowledge that you get from books.”
Some accessories people can use are: vases, miniatures, terracotta, murals, paintings, photo frames, candles, and other unique displays.
A lot of plants are used by most designers — succulents or cacti can be great additions but even house plants are used extensively. Jha visualises an earthy wooden flooring and handwoven cotton carpets as ideal for a reading room.
Windows
Lilly uses bay windows in her designs. It acts as a comfortable seating area, with great lighting and natural air as well as providing a fine view to the outside world.
Both Shraddha and Aarthy use windows as a decor element. Shraddha likes simple wooden windows with small patterns etched on them while Aarthy prefers large or French windows with Venetian blinds. Jha brings in a practical lens saying air and sunlight help the books last.
How to set up home libraries?
Lilly says that home libraries focus more on functionality than aesthetics. “People who use home libraries prefer to not have too many accessories,” she says.
Aarthy says that storage shelves are more common in home libraries — wooden flooring and floor to ceiling bookshelves that line the walls work best.
According to Shraddha, the most important elements to be added are, floor rugs, ladders for shelves, multiple sets of armchairs, decor and a coffee machine.
Where to get shelves?
Bengaluru: One can explore stores like Ikea, FabIndia and Freedom Tree. Also local shops like Saanchi Antiques and Treasures and Qurio City Shop in Shivaji Nagar or Evotique in Jayanagar are places to explore.
Mumbai: Oshiwara market offers good options in wood and Indian designs. Raghuvanshi Mills in Worli, also has good options.
Chennai: Find traditional designs on Wooden Street. One can also peruse from multiple shops on Royapettah street.
Wallet factor
The price range for designing a reading room is from Rs 20,000 to Rs 5 lakh. It usually depends on the size of the room. The types of materials used, the variety of furniture, lighting, and quantity and source of decor determine the cost.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks slipped Friday, giving back some of their gains from earlier in the week as worries brewed about the global economy and prospects for profits at big internet companies.
The S&P 500 lost 0.9% to break a three-day rally that had carried Wall Street to its highest level in six weeks. The Nasdaq composite led the market lower with a 1.9% drop following worse-than-expected profit reports from Snap, Seagate Technology and other tech-oriented companies.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average held up better, slipping a more modest 0.4%. That was in large part because constituent American Express gave an encouraging earnings report and said its cardholders were spending more.
Sandwiched between last week’s dispiriting report on inflation and next week’s decision by the Federal Reserve on interest rates, the S&P 500 still delivered its best week in a month following a collection of mostly better-than-expected reports on corporate profits. Falling yields in the bond market also helped, easing the pressure on stocks after expectations for rate hikes by the Fed sent yields soaring much of this year.
On Friday the two-year Treasury yield tumbled again, to 2.98% from 3.09% late Thursday and from 3.14% a week ago, on worries about the economy. A report Friday morning indicated U.S. business activity may be shrinking for the first time in nearly two years, with service industries particularly weak.
“Manufacturing has stalled and the service sector’s rebound from the pandemic has gone into reverse, as the tailwind of pent-up demand has been overcome by the rising cost of living, higher interest rates and growing gloom about the economic outlook,” Chris Williamson, chief business economist at S&P Global Market Intelligence said in a statement accompanying the survey data.
Similar reports earlier in the morning also suggested weakness in Europe, underscoring how fragile the global economy is as central banks jack up interest rates in order to whip inflation. Higher rates make economic conditions more difficult, and too-aggressive hikes could cause a recession.
Friday’s reports are the latest to show parts of the economy are slowing more than expected. While that raises the threat of a recession, it also has traders ratcheting back expectations for the Federal Reserve’s aggressiveness next week. Instead of a full percentage point, traders now see an increase in rates of 0.75 percentage point as the most likely outcome.
The 10-year Treasury yield fell to 2.76% from 2.91% late Thursday.
In the stock market, the company behind the Snapchat app tumbled 39.1% after it reported a worse loss and lower revenue for the spring than Wall Street forecast.
The weakness for Snap could mean pressure on other companies that depend on internet advertising, which also happen to be among Wall Street’s most influential stocks. The parent companies of both Facebook and Google are scheduled to report their earnings next week. The pair fell 7.6% and 5.6% respectively on Friday, accounting for two of the heaviest weights on the S&P 500.
The S&P 500 lost 37.32 points to close at 3,961.63. The Dow fell 137.61 to 31,899.29, and the Nasdaq fell 225.50 to 11,834.11.
Adding to the pain for tech, data storage company Seagate Technology lost 8.1%. It said anti-COVID measures in Asia and slowing global economic conditions last quarter hit its results, which fell short of forecasts.
Verizon dropped 6.7% after its profit fell short of expectations, though its revenue squeaked past. It also cut its forecast for earnings this year.
On the winning side was American Express, which rose 1.9% after it delivered better profit for the spring than analysts expected. It said customers spent more on travel and entertainment in April than they did before the pandemic, the first time that’s happened.
The encouraging data bolstered some recent comments from CEOs at big banks, who said their customers appear to be in solid financial shape despite all the worries about inflation and the economy.
Despite Friday’s drops for Wall Street, the S&P 500 still rose 2.5% for the week.
Besides the easing of Treasury yields through the week, dropping prices for crude oil and other commodities also provided some relief on the inflation front. They add to some signals suggesting inflation may be close to peaking, such as easing expectations for inflation in future years, said Nate Thooft, senior portfolio manager at Manulife Investment Management.
“Inflation is the most important thing,” he said. “It’s not earnings, it’s not the Fed, it’s not interest rates themselves. It’s the uncertainty of inflation.”
“To me, as soon as you see real evidence that inflation is stabilizing and improving, all the other things also become less problematic,” he said. The war in “Ukraine is separate and off in the corner, but all the others are related, and the epicenter is inflation.”
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "All or Nothing Evening" game were:
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David Harbour dropped 75 pounds for ‘Stranger Things‘ season four.
The 47-year-old actor – who is married to British pop star Lily Allen – is set to give fans a detailed insight into the huge transformation he underwent for his part of Hopper in the buzz-worthy Netflix sci-fi series with an Instagram Live with his personal trainer, David Higgins, this evening (22.07.22).
And he’s revealed he embarked on a “difficult and exciting ride” to go from 270lb to 190lb.
Showing off the impressive transformation from episode three to four, he wrote on Instagram: “Many of you have asked about Hopper’s physical transformation from season 3 to season 4. My trainer @davidhigginslondon worked with me for 8months to make the transformation, and then another year to keep it through the pandemic. All told it was a difficult and exciting ride, changing diet and exercise plans (or lack thereof). We are gonna do an Instagram live tomorrow Friday at 4pm UK time, which is 11am eastern I believe. Wanna answer questions you may have with @davidhigginslondon and tell you what I learned.”
David has had to put weight on to play Santa in an upcoming festive flick, and while he admits it’s not healthy for his body and he won’t be able to do it for much longer, but he enjoys living in different versions of his skin.
He continued: “Second pic is me and David the week we began, my resistances and fury flaring. And pic three is the shoot day, the black x’s are for cgi scarring because of problems with the practical effect. All told I lost over 75lbs. 265-270 in season 3 and all the way down to 190 when we shot. Recently ballooned up again to play jolly ole st. Nick in a flick I can’t wait for you to see this holiday season, so I am struggling to fight back down towards a good weight for wherever hopper ends up in season 5. All this up and down is not good for the body, and I’ll have to give it up soon, but it is such a fun part of the job to live in a different version of your skin for a while. Come join us tmrw for the live and bring qs (sic)” | https://socialitelife.com/david-harbour-dropped-75lbs-for-stranger-things-season-4/ | 2022-07-23T00:05:31Z | https://socialitelife.com/david-harbour-dropped-75lbs-for-stranger-things-season-4/ | true | 2 |
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Tony Finlay with Hutch Rec let the city council know Tuesday of a schedule change for Salt City Splash going forward. "Fortunately, we have been able to make it through to this time without any closures of the pool," Finlay said. "We were having to close certain features of the pool at certain times, because of lifeguard shortages, but we were never having to close the entire facility. Looking through the next four weeks here, this is the time of year traditionally where we start to lose lifeguards, unplanned vacations, those sorts of things. We are going to close the next three Mondays, the final three Mondays of the season. That would be July 25, August 1 and August 8, we will close. We will not be open those days." | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2673443538725/ida-marie-crider-luse-age-89 | 2022-07-23T00:06:05Z | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2673443538725/ida-marie-crider-luse-age-89 | false | null |
Mount Carmel’s town website and official seal may soon get a facelift thanks to a possible town rebranding project.
Several Mount Carmel representatives recently met with the Hawkins Co. and Tennessee Chamber of Commerce to discuss ways to increase government funding and identify areas of opportunity within the town.
One of the ideas that came from the meeting was the possibility of rebranding the town’s image.
As part of this, both the town website and seal would be revamped.
City Manager Emily Wood met with a local design firm who has agreed to give the town a cost estimate and some mockup designs for a potential new town logo.
The town currently has a seal, but Wood noted that other municipalities, such as Kingsport, have moved away from a seal and have created a logo instead.
“Logos are pretty common right now, and a lot of towns are rebranding and moving away from a traditional seal and going with a logo that is timeless,” she said.
She also noted that the town’s current seal will become a bit obsolete once the Joint Recreation Board disbands next year.
“In the official seal, it actually names out the fire protection, church, election and recreation,” Wood said. “Because of the notification we got from Church Hill of them pulling out of the Joint Rec Board, ‘recreation’ is something I think Mount Carmel will no longer identify with. Depending on what happens with that and after the Joint Rec Board disbands, we can still move forward with providing recreation, but it will make our seal less relevant.”
Wood was referencing the Church Hill BMA’s January decision to pull out of the Joint Rec Board without warning.
As it currently stands, the Joint Parks and Recreation Board provides recreational activities for children in Mount Carmel, Church Hill and Surgoinsville.
Representatives from all three towns sit on the board, and costs are divided based on population. However, Church Hill’s last day as part of the board will be Jan. 18, 2023.
Alderman James Gilliam suggested using the basic design of the municipal police department’s logo for the entire town but substituting the words “police department” for “Tennessee.”
Wood noted that the company she has spoken with will solicit community and BMA input before creating the official logo, should they be chosen for the project.
“They may ask people ‘how do you see Mount Carmel’ or ‘what do you want reflected in this seal or logo?’”
Though the town has not received an official estimate on the new logo design, Wood noted that it would be less than $10,000.
“When you do something like this, you want it to reflect everywhere, so we would redo all the vehicles and anything that has the seal on it right now,” she added.
Should the town move forward with the project, the new logo would be implemented next spring.
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State police announced that they will not file any charges against the driver of a bus that crash along Interstate 81 last September, injuring several dozen people.
The crash occurred on Sept. 19, when a Van Hool bus driven by Adam Wright of Lancaster veered off of the highway, onto the right shoulder, and then went through the gore and the exit ramp to Route 25 in Schuylkill County.
The bus then traveled across Route 25, where it hit a center guide rail, then an embankment and went 50 yards into a wooded area.
The bus, carrying 31 students and volunteers from the Lancaster area was returning from a church retreat in Lake Champion, New York, when it crashed. About 30 people were injured in the crash.
In the latest press release, state police said that Wright appeared to have a medical emergency while operating the bus, as he could be seen on video losing consciousness as the vehicle traveled off of the roadway.
Police also said that no pre-crash defects were found during an examination of the bus after the incident that would have caused or contributed to the causation of the crash.
After reviewing the police reports and medical records by the Schuylkill County District Attorney’s office, state police said it’s clear that Wright had a medical incident and based on that will not be filing any charges. | https://www.pennlive.com/news/2022/07/driver-wont-be-charged-in-central-pa-bus-crash-that-injured-30.html | 2022-07-23T00:10:52Z | https://www.pennlive.com/news/2022/07/driver-wont-be-charged-in-central-pa-bus-crash-that-injured-30.html | false | 1 |
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — The sister of a St. Louis man who died while hiking in the Badlands of South Dakota said Friday that he was camping as part of a trip to celebrate graduating from college and got lost trying to find his way back to his car.
The Pennington County Sheriff's Office tweeted that 22-year-old Maxwell Right collapsed on an unmarked trail in Badlands National Park on Wednesday. He and a friend who was traveling with him had run out of water, according to the tweet. Temperatures in the Badlands had been approaching 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius) during the first half of the week.
Right's sister, Lucille, said that the National Park Service told the family that her brother died surrounded by rangers. Authorities have not identified his friend, who the sheriff's office said was flown to a Rapid City hospital and placed under observation for exposure and dehydration.
The sheriff's office said in its tweet that the unmarked trail has been featured in a social media challenge. Lucille Right said her brother and his friend weren't taking part in any social media challenge, saying they were on a larger trip to celebrate Maxwell graduating from Missouri S&T and had planned to visit Mt. Rushmore on Wednesday evening.
Pennington County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Helene Duhamel referred questions Friday to the National Park Service. Messages left at the park's Badlands offices weren't immediately returned. | https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4604183 | 2022-07-23T00:15:22Z | https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4604183 | true | 26 |
Chad rebels restart peace-building talks with interim military authorities
Chad rebels said on Friday they would renew their participation in peace-building talks with the interim authorities, after breaking off negotiations last week. The decision revives the possibility of their participation in a national dialogue in August that is meant to be a precursor to long-awaited elections after interim President Mahamat Idriss Deby seized power following his father's death last year.
Chad rebels said on Friday they would renew their participation in peace-building talks with the interim authorities, after breaking off negotiations last week.
The decision revives the possibility of their participation in a national dialogue in August that is meant to be a precursor to long-awaited elections after interim President Mahamat Idriss Deby seized power following his father's death last year. In a statement, the rebel groups said they would resume talks, without giving further details. They had earlier accused the interim authorities of creating a "bad atmosphere" at negotiations in Qatar.
Deby declared himself head of a Transitional Military Council in April 2021 after his father, Chad's longtime ruler Idriss Deby, was killed while visiting troops fighting the rebel insurgency in the north. Initially his council had said it would oversee an 18-month transition to democratic rule, but it has shown little sign of organising elections as that deadline nears.
The Chadian authorities have set Aug. 20 as the date for the national dialogue. Deby has presented this as the first step towards planning a vote. It would in theory include the armed groups, but the conditions for their participation have not yet been agreed on. Pressure has started to grow from opposition groups within Chad and bilateral partners to advance the transition process.
Chad is an ally of France and other Western countries in the fight against Islamist militants in Africa's Sahel region. (Writing by Alessandra ; Editing by Leslie Adler)
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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WFO BINGHAMTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, July 22, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
740 PM EDT Fri Jul 22 2022
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM EDT
FOR SOUTH CENTRAL ONEIDA AND CENTRAL MADISON COUNTIES...
At 740 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Augusta, or 8
miles north of Hamilton, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Kirkland, Paris, Augusta, Clinton, Waterville, Oriskany Falls,
Madison, Clark Mills, Solsville and Hubbard Corners.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
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A jacket worn in space by one of the world's most famous astronauts is expected to fetch bids starting at $1 million as Sotheby's facilitates the sale at action of one of the only garments used in space flight that is still in private possession. The jacket and other items could nab around $2 million as estimates have it.
The jacket was worn by Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin during the Apollo 11 mission, which was "humanity's first lunar-landed mission," as Sotheby's put it.
The 92-year-old Aldrin is auctioning off a plethora of other items from his career, which date back to his time as a student at the United States Military Academy. The items include the Eagle lunar module's circuit breaker switch, which broke during the mission and could have caused Aldrin and Neil Armstrong to become stuck on the Moon.
Aldrin said, "I hope that this collection offers some insight into what it has been like to be Buzz Aldrin."
Sotheby's called the list of items "among the most significant and valuable space exploration artifacts ever offered at auction." Other items in the collection are also expected to garner bids of over $1 million as well.
Aldrin said in a press statement, "After deep consideration, the time felt right to share these items with the world, which for many are symbols of a historical moment, but for me have always remained personal mementos of a life dedicated to science and exploration."
One of the most interesting items going up for auction is an old brushed aluminum black felt-tipped ink pen. It was flown to the Moon and used in that mission. It is credited with saving Aldrin and his fellow astronaut after that circuit breaker switch was broken.
When the accident happened, Aldrin is recorded as calling back to NASA to say, "Houston, Tranquility. Do you have a way of showing the configuration of the engine arm circuit breaker? Over. The reason I'm asking is because the end of it appears to be broken off. I think we can push it back in again. I'm not sure we could pull it out if we pushed it in, though. Over.”
Aldrin said after considering selling the items for a long time, he hopes that the "various artifacts" can be shared to "offer some insight into what it has been like to be Buzz Aldrin." | https://www.fox4now.com/news/national/buzz-aldrins-historic-moon-landing-jacket-up-for-auction-expected-to-grab-around-2-million | 2022-07-23T00:22:39Z | https://www.fox4now.com/news/national/buzz-aldrins-historic-moon-landing-jacket-up-for-auction-expected-to-grab-around-2-million | false | 11 |
The Oakland Athletics made Kyler Murray the ninth overall choice in 2018, and he signed a $4.6 million deal expecting to play baseball after a final season at Oklahoma. But after winning the Heisman Trophy and becoming a top NFL prospect, Murray returned the bonus and opted to play football.
The Cardinals made Murray the first overall choice, but even then, critics questioned Murray’s choice of sport.
No one is after Murray signed a deal with the Cardinals this week worth $265.692 million over seven seasons, officially ending any and all baseball talk.
“Have you guys seen the payroll of the Oakland A’s vs. his contract?” Cardinals General Manager Steve Keim interjected before Murray could respond to the question about his baseball career.
Murray’s annual average for his total contract that runs through 2028 works out to $37.956 million a season. (The five-year extension has a $46.1 million average.) The A’s payroll for this season is $48.5 million for 2022, according to Spotrac.
“I’m where I want to be,” the quarterback said, smiling.
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More often than not, designers will inject a bit of themselves into their creations, sometimes unconsciously, at other times intentionally. One’s history, culture, and learning influence what we do and make, after all, but sometimes there is a stronger desire to pay homage to the past in new and sometimes indirect ways. On their own, these pendant and standing lamps are already interesting and attractive, their play on shape, colors, and light making them stand out as fun art pieces. Beneath that specular surface, however, lies many ties to various parts of Hungary’s art, cultural, and socio-political history, making the Roly-poly more than just a toy-like fixture but also an expression of the country’s best creative minds as well. | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2673593439393/c-seed-n1-is-a-luxurious-165-inch-microled-tv-that-folds-into-a-minimalist-art-sculpture | 2022-07-23T00:24:26Z | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2673593439393/c-seed-n1-is-a-luxurious-165-inch-microled-tv-that-folds-into-a-minimalist-art-sculpture | true | null |
Man gets prison
for killing grandmother
FARMINGTON, Minn. — A Farmington man has been sentenced to more than 30 years in prison for killing his grandmother because he was annoyed with her for blowing her nose.
KSTP-TV reported that 42-year-old Timothy Steele was sentenced to 366 months in prison on Friday in connection with the death of 84-year-old Agnes Wagner-Steele in October 2015.
According to the criminal complaint, Steele told investigators he was upset with his grandmother because she caused a hole in one of his jacket and was blowing her nose at dinner.
Plane crashes near lifeguard competition
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — A small plane towing a banner crashed in the ocean Friday during a lifeguard competition that turned into a real-life rescue along Southern California’s popular Huntington Beach.
Corinne Baginski was at the beach for her 17-year-old daughter’s races in the junior lifeguarding division around 1:30 p.m. when she heard the sound of the aircraft slamming into the water. She turned to the tent where the teens were waiting for the next event to begin as part of the 2022 California Surf Lifesaving Association Junior Lifeguard Championship.
“I heard a thump and then I looked at the tent and I see all the kids turning and running,” she said.
Like well-trained lifesavers, they ran towards the crash. Professional lifeguards were also in the water, paddling out to the single-engine Piper Cub that floated on its wings.
Trooper hit loose horse with patrol vehicle
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A Pennsylvania state trooper has been charged with felony animal cruelty after hitting a loose horse with a patrol vehicle multiple times and pinning it to the pavement, where it was then euthanized, authorities said Friday.
Cpl. Michael Perillo was suspended without pay after the charges were filed by the state police internal affairs division, officials announced. His bail was set at $50,000 during his arraignment Friday on two felony counts of aggravated animal cruelty and one count of animal cruelty, a misdemeanor.
Hot dog stand worker fatally shot at window
CHICAGO — A worker was fatally shot Friday while staffing a restaurant’s service window, Chicago police said.
He was working at the Original Maxwell Street hot dog stand on the West Side when he was shot in the face about 3:10 a.m., police said. His name wasn’t immediately released.
Officials look into death at theme park
BRANSON, Mo. — An employee of Silver Dollar City near Branson has died from head injuries while working at the park, federal officials said.
The employee was hospitalized Wednesday with “head injuries allegedly sustained during maintenance and testing of a rollercoaster,” said Rhonda Burke, a spokeswoman for the U.S. Department of Labor.
The person was declared dead with blunt force trauma on Thursday, the Springfield News-Leader reported. No one else at the park was injured.
Office closing due
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s Vital Registration Office will be closed for sanitation Monday through Wednesday after staff tested positive for COVID-19, officials said Friday.
The Vital Registration Office is the state’s official repository of birth, death, marriage, and divorce records.
The state plans to reopen the Charleston office on Thursday, a West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources spokesperson said in a news release.
Meanwhile, residents can go to their county clerk’s office to access certified copies of birth, death and marriage certificates, state officials said. Records can also be requested by mail or online. | https://www.indexjournal.com/townnews/work/nationbrfs2/article_2fa35be4-e299-56bb-8137-97907b8f1c04.html | 2022-07-23T00:24:54Z | https://www.indexjournal.com/townnews/work/nationbrfs2/article_2fa35be4-e299-56bb-8137-97907b8f1c04.html | false | 1 |
Winchester gears up for all new water meter system
WINCHESTER, Ill. (WGEM) - Winchester public works officials are gearing up for an all-new automated water meter system.
Installations for the whole city (residents homes, business, etc.) will start on Monday.
Winchester First Ward Alderman Lawrence Coultas said with their current unmetered system, the city can lose 30-40% of water per year from leaky old pipes.
The new system will report back to city hall and catch the leaks right away.
This will save the city about $4,000 per month.
“This is another reason why we wanted these meters,” Coultas said. “To help us locate leaks quicker, not only for the city to save money, but also for customers.”
Coultas said the cost for the new system was initially supposed to be $414,000.
They are now learning some locations may require different types of meters which may cost more.
At this time, Coultas said he is unsure how much more it could be.
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City Council considers drag racing ordinance as video shows cars doing stunts in West Loop
The Chicago City Council will take up a drag racing ordinance after video from the West Loop has people calling for action. The proposed new ordinance would allow the city to impound vehicles and give hefty fines to drag racers. It was unanimously approved by committee Monday. Neighbors said the intersection of Monroe and Clinton streets was blocked off for hours overnight Saturday. The sounds of screeching tires woke neighbors out of their sleep. Video shows cars drag racing and doing street stunts in the street, which a neighbor said lasted for hours, starting around 2 a.m. Sunday. "The police came, but they didn't have enough police to do anything about it because there were probably over a hundred people here," the neighbor said. Defiant drivers did donuts in the middle of the blocked off intersection. Spectators seemed to play chicken with another vehicle spinning wildly around in circles. Police were outmanned and unable to stop it. And residents said when more officers were able to respond, things only escalated more. "It is an absolute recipe for disaster and it is just a matter of time before people are killed in these incidents," 32nd Ward Alderman Brendan Reilly said. After police managed to disperse the crowd, some went to the rooftop of a parking garage in the 1100-block of South Canal. Tire marks show evidence of more drag racing and drifting there. Police said just before 4:30 a.m., fireworks were being thrown at them from the upper level of a parking garage. One officer was hit and nearly an hour later a 17-year-old boy was arrested, police said. He's now charged with aggravated assault on a police officer. "It's really unfortunate because, yeah, you know what? We all did dumb things as kids, but this is to another level and it's dangerous for the public," said Julie Darling with West Loop Community Organization. Alderman Reilly has spearheaded countless legislative crackdowns to raise fines and penalties. He said these crimes should be better enforced and says this ordinance could help officers do so. If police can identify a vehicle involved in drag racing or drifting, they would have to notify the driver of the city's intent to impound the vehicle. The owner would be given three opportunities to contest it: If they could show the vehicle was not in the city at the time of the incident, if the vehicle was reported stolen, or if the license plates don't match the vehicle description. "This is an issue that impacts the entire city," the alderman said. "There are communities on the North Side, the Northwest Side, the West Side and the Southwest Side and South Sides of Chicago that are plagued with this." Some aldermen and people from the Southwest Side communities are expected to gather Tuesday morning to promote this proposed ordinance. City Council is then expected to vote on it on Wednesday. | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2671015408474/city-council-considers-drag-racing-ordinance-as-video-shows-cars-doing-stunts-in-west-loop | 2022-07-23T00:30:15Z | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2671015408474/city-council-considers-drag-racing-ordinance-as-video-shows-cars-doing-stunts-in-west-loop | false | 1 |
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The SS team
“Do you support the rather sanctimonious narrative of the Shehbaz Sharif team?”
“I don’t think there is anything sanctimonious about it! They are angry that what was good for the goose when the goose was in the Prime Minister’s House ain’t good for the gander.”
“How can you define The Khan, a man’s man, with a goose?”
“Really? That got your attention!”
“Well, The Khan can’t be a tiger cause Nawaz Sharif has appropriated that as his election symbol.”
“And The Khan’s checkmate: a tiger force of low level young people, and by low level I mean all they got out of it was a cap…I am not sure they even got a bat out of it, and by the way where are they these days?”
“The young demand a lot less than you oldies!”
“That’s certainly true anyway I concede The Khan is a…a…male so the gander.”
“Anyway when I was referring to the sanctimonious narrative of the SS team I meant the narrative that we are taking politically challenging economic decisions for the country and at a political cost.”
“Then I have two questions. One the cabinet was inducted on 19 April this year. Now from 19 April till 26 May the Law Minister dedicated himself to drafting the amendments to the National Accountability Act and viola the dratted clause 14 was deleted which used to place the onus of proving one’s innocence on the accused, a Continental European law which stipulates guilty unless proven innocent, so that means no one but no one has to give the money trail – its NAB that must find it.”
“I wasn’t aware deletion required any work.”
“That’s your defense?! Anyway the NAB amendments were passed by the House on 27 May. Now The Khan’s relief package of 28 February was unfunded and a political move yes and the entire SS cabinet including the finance minister were aware and publicly stated that the package needed to be reversed. Ismail announced the withdrawal in two phases — the first on 27 May and the second on 3 June.”
“Perhaps the answer lies in 27 May being an auspicious day for the SS team.”
“Hahaha, and that’s not all, the State Bank Governor, one of two most relevant economic team leaders in the country, has yet to be appointed, we have a man acting as governor since 6 May this year, while NAB chairman was appointed on 21 July this year.”
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EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Noah Lyles crouched down, put his hands on his knees and glared at the clock. Not seeing what he’d hoped for, he waved his hand dismissively and walked back onto the track to celebrate what was still a long-awaited win in the 200 meters at the world championships.
Oh, but this night would just keep getting better.
The clock that, for a moment, read “19.32,” would adjust down a tick to “19.31.” That meant he broke Michael Johnson’s hallowed, 26-year-old American record — a mark that, for decades, seemed unapproachable.
“I was very self-concerned about whether that number was going to turn from a ‘2’ to a ’1,” Lyles conceded after Thursday night’s history-making win.
It did.
Then, a few seconds later, the scoreboard that, at first, only had Lyles’ name on it, popped up with the names of the two finishers behind him: Kenny Bednarek and Erriyon Knighton of the U.S. The U.S. had swept the 200, just as it had the 100 four nights earlier.
Lyles pounded his hand on the track four times, stood up straight and ripped off his jersey. He grabbed his medal from the presenter, then went over and hugged his family and took hold of an American flag — one of many that have been needed at the first world championships to be held in the United States.
The sweep gave the U.S. 22 medals through seven days.
“America’s, like, scooping up medals left and right,” Lyles said. “This feels great because I’ve been waiting for America to come out and dominate since I got on the platform.”
Lyles’ 19.31 was the third-fastest time in history, behind only Usain Bolt’s 19.19 in 2009 and a 19.26 run two years later by another Jamaican, Yohan Blake, while he was briefly pushing Bolt for supremacy.
But Johnson and those gold shoes that crossed the line in 19.32 at the Atlanta Olympics in 1996 hold a titanic place in track history, too. Johnson ran it 352 days before Lyles was born. The number “19.32,” stood there, teasing and taunting, for decades — an especially awe-inspiring mark for any fast kid with big dreams in the early 2000s.
“I didn’t want to see ‘32,’ I didn´t want to share a record,” Lyles said of his reaction immediately after the race. “Nobody wants to share a record. I think even Michael Johnson doesn’t want to share a record. So I was just begging it to change.”
Hours after the victory, Johnson was down on the track talking with Lyles while a few dozen fans soaked in the scene. Lyles said they had never met before. Johnson lifted Lyles’ arm in the air while the fans took pictures of the former and new American record-holders.
“He just said he had a great race,” Johnson told an Associated Press reporter when asked what they talked about. “He said he worked harder than he ever did. I thought he ran a great curve. And so, it was fantastic.”
Lyles’ victory came moments after Shericka Jackson gave the Jamaican women another gold in the sprints. She ran 21.45, the second-fastest time in history, to beat her teammate, 100-meter champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, by 0.16.
Only defending champion Dina Asher-Smith of Britain, who won bronze, prevented a back-to-back Jamaican sweep.
Jackson’s time is shy only of the 21.34 run by Florence Griffith-Joyner at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. Jackson said her victory was fueled by a mistake at last year’s Olympics where she slowed down in the curve and finished fourth in her preliminary heat. She called it a silly mistake — one she hadn’t re-watched a single time.
“I never wanted to because I never wanted it to play on my mind and think, it could happen again,” she said.
While the Jamaican medalists were the same as four nights ago — Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah, who won bronze in the 100, finished seventh in this one — the Americans put a completely different trio on the stand.
Fred Kerley, Marvin Bracy and Trayvon Bromell dominated the 100. This time, it was Lyles, Bednarek — the Olympic silver medalist who broke his toe in December at home while installing a cabinet — and Knighton, who is now the youngest individual sprint medalist in worlds track history.
Knighton’s 19.49 earlier this year made him a slight favorite in this race and set up what has been touted as a rivalry with Lyles. It was the 25-year-old Lyles who beat Knighton last month at nationals and waved his finger as he crossed — a not-so-subtle message that he wasn’t giving in to his younger rival.
“Everybody put in the work to be great, and that’s what he did,” Knighton said. “I mean, he broke the American record.”
But Lyles would be the first to concede that his biggest competition over the past few years has been himself. Once, he was seen as track’s solution to its Bolt problem — namely, who to turn to capture eyeballs after the sport’s most outsized personality retired.
But the pandemic hit.
Lyles, who considers himself an entertainer at heart, suffered at traveling alone and competing in front of empty seats. He was unflinching about his mental-health struggles and how difficult it was to not be able to race alongside his brother, Josephus, who is on the U.S. relay pool this week.
“The mental health I had in that moment is what makes this moment also great,” Lyles said. “Because it shows that you can come through a dark storm and come out of it better.”
This week, the crowds were back, and the trip to Oregon was easy. Lyles said he felt more “me” than he had in a while.
Then, he came out and ran like it.
Though the time says it best, the race he ran was, indeed, a beauty.
Arms pumping, machine-like, his 5-foot-11 frame — two inches shorter than Johnson and a half foot shorter than Bolt — hugged the inside line of Lane 6 as he rounded the curve. It was over after that. When Lyles hit the straightaway, two body lengths separated him and Bednarek in Lane 5. When Lyles hit the finish line, the gap between him and second place was three full strides.
“That’s definitely the start of my life,” Lyles said of his first 100 meters.
The second 100 weren’t bad, either.
“And it’s only gonna get faster,” he said. | https://theatlantavoice.com/lyles-leads-u-s-sweep-jackson-tops-jamaica-1-2-in-200/ | 2022-07-23T00:49:23Z | https://theatlantavoice.com/lyles-leads-u-s-sweep-jackson-tops-jamaica-1-2-in-200/ | false | 34 |
The Tennessee Volunteers have officially been picked to finish third in the SEC East by the media to close out the week in Atlanta. Kentucky got the nod over Tennessee by just three points to capture the No. 2 spot in the division, while both teams trailed the defending national champion Georgia Bulldogs.
Florida was the clear-cut fourth, while South Carolina, Missouri and Vanderbilt rounded out the projection.
No surprise in the West — Alabama ran away with the No. 1 spot yet again. The Crimson Tide were also picked to win the conference championship by a large margin over Georgia.
Here’s the final vote tally.
EAST
1. Georgia (172) — 1254
2. Kentucky (4) — 932
3. Tennessee (1) — 929
4. Florida — 712
5. South Carolina (3) — 662
6. Missouri — 383
7. Vanderbilt (1) — 196
WEST
1. Alabama (177) — 1262
2. Texas A&M (3) — 968
3. Arkansas (1) — 844
4. Ole Miss — 675
5. LSU — 591
6. Mississippi State — 390
7. Auburn — 338
SEC CHAMPION
Alabama — 158
Georgia — 18
South Carolina — 3
Vanderbilt — 1
Texas A&M — 1
(Yes, you read that right, somebody really picked Vanderbilt to win the SEC.)
Tennessee also placed eight players on the top three All-SEC teams. Senior pass rusher Byron Young led the charge, landing on the first team defensive line. Hendon Hooker, Cedric Tillman and Darnell Wright missed the first-team cut, but did find the second-team roster.
SEC First Team
Edge Byron Young
SEC Second Team
QB Hendon Hooker
WR Cedric Tillman
OT Darnell Wright
SEC Third Team
C Cooper Mays
LB Jeremy Banks
P Paxton Brooks
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The Captain docu series featuring Derek Jeter (ESPN, +, Hulu)
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Has anyone seen this? So far 2 eps and its fantastic. Not sure if you have to be necessarily a Yankee or Jeter fan (though it helps), but its a good baseball series that keeps me wanting more at end of each thus far. I get chills bc I lived through it, but didnt know all the BTS stuff. This is great stuff for baseball fans.
6 eps that started July 18. Not sure when all air, but as mentioned 2 up.
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Dodgers News: Former GM Proposes Jaw-Dropping LA Trade Package for Juan Soto
The Juan Soto rumors are coming fast and furious as the August 2nd MLB trade deadline draws closer. The Soto chatter was sparked by the young superstar declining a massive 15-year, $440M extension from the Nationals and rumors that there's been some internal strife in the club.
Based on reports from ESPN's Buster Olney and MLB Network's Jon Morosi, it sounds like Washington is willing to explore potential trades for Juan Soto.
The reports whipped Dodgers fans into a frenzy as they dreamed of adding one of the best hitters in the game to LA's already talented roster.
However, the Nationals will want a king's ransom, as they should, for the 23-year-old Soto who won't become a free agent until 2024.
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The Athletic's Jim Bowden put together what he believes a Dodgers-Juan Soto trade package could look like in a recent article. Not surprisingly, it involves a lineup regular and a truckload of top prospects.
“The Dodgers could offer infielder Gavin Lux and put together a package of prospects from their loaded farm system, starting with power right-hander Bobby Miller or righty Ryan Pepiot, along with two more position players from a group of infielder Miguel Vargas, outfielder Andy Pages, shortstop Wilman Diaz or second baseman Michael Busch.”
Giving up Gavin Lux in a potential deal seems like a given, based on his age and impact this year. Bowden's package includes three of the Dodgers top five prospects for essentially a two-and-a-half year Soto rental.
Soto is represented by super agent Scott Boras and Boras always makes sure his high profile clients, whether it's Corey Seager, Bryce Harper, or Gerrit Cole, always hit free agency.
Soto is an incredible player and on track to be in the Hall-of-Fame one day, but Dodgers team president Andrew Friedman might be unwilling to gut his farm system to land a generational talent. | https://www.si.com/mlb/dodgers/news/dodgers-news-former-gm-proposes-jaw-dropping-la-trade-package-for-juan-soto-ee21 | 2022-07-23T00:54:42Z | https://www.si.com/mlb/dodgers/news/dodgers-news-former-gm-proposes-jaw-dropping-la-trade-package-for-juan-soto-ee21 | false | 1 |
Washington – Should Donald Trump be prosecuted for his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 U.S. election?
The question, laden with consequences, hangs over Washington following the conclusion of a series of hearings by the House of Representatives panel probing the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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There was a heavy police presence at Bridal Falls east of Chilliwack on Friday.
Drones were in the air, heavy armoured vehicles and ATVs were on the ground, and police were seen in camouflage.
There are unconfirmed reports that RCMP were searching for Eric John Shestalo in the area.
Shestalo, 50, has been identified as the alleged shooter by the RCMP’s Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) in a double homicide Thursday, July 21 on McNaught Avenue in Chilliwack.
READ MORE: IHIT investigates triple shooting in Chilliwack
The shooting happened around 11 a.m. where two women died. A man was also shot but suffered non-life threatening injuries.
READ MORE: 2 women dead in Chilliwack shooting, suspect still at large
Rumours on social media on July 22 stated that RCMP had found Shestalo, but IHIT stated otherwise.
“Because there is a public safety concern related to this investigation, if that information was true or believed to be true by IHIT, we would be releasing that information immediately after it was learned,” IHIT spokesperson Sgt. Timothy Pierotti stated in an email to The Chilliwack Progress.
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LOUDON — Pleasant View Gardens (PVG, one of the country’s top-performing wholesale growers of annuals, perennials, shrubs, and herbs — most notably Proven Winners® plants — has recently released its new Grower Resource Guide for the 2022-23 growing season.
“It’s exciting to present our customers with this new catalog,” grins Andy Huntington, national sales manager at Pleasant View Gardens. “We continue to work diligently to add new varieties and programs that match industry trends for the season and help our customers become more successful. And, I have to say, this year’s offering is one of our best yet.”
With nearly 300 pages chock-full of glorious flowering plants, the new Pleasant View Gardens Grower Resource Guide provides everything a grower needs for the coming year. From a look at the three new Proven Winners national recipes (Acapulco Sun, Misty Seas, and new Rockin’ Rush) to the Proven Winners national plants of the year (Truffula Pink Gomphrena, Dolce Wildberry Heuchera, Heart to Heart Scarlet Flame Caladium, Let’s Dance Can Do!™ Reblooming Hydrangea, Ringo All-Star Rosa, and Limelight Prime Hydrangea Paniculata) to six new Proven Accents plants, five more Proven Harvest, the herb, vegetable and fruit line from Proven Winners, three new Graceful Grasses, a new Heart to Heart caladium, and nearly 20 new Proven Winners annuals.
To view an animated flipbook version of PVG’s new Grower Resource Guide, download your own digital file, or request a hard copy of your own, visit www.pwpvg.com, or call 603-435-8361. | https://www.laconiadailysun.com/community/announcements/pvg-releases-new-2022-23-grower-resource-guide/article_b881f516-0868-11ed-bbeb-7b6fd7cacb8a.html | 2022-07-23T01:00:37Z | https://www.laconiadailysun.com/community/announcements/pvg-releases-new-2022-23-grower-resource-guide/article_b881f516-0868-11ed-bbeb-7b6fd7cacb8a.html | true | 1 |
New Jersey Lieutenant's Daughter Becomes Organ Donor Days After Crash That Killed Wife
The 3-year-old daughter of a New Jersey corrections officer was removed from life support days after a crash that killed her mother and hurt her two siblings. Lily James died over the weekend, and became an organ donor.
Lily's mom, Denise James, was pronounced dead at the scene of the Freehold crash last week, while her brothers suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
A GoFundMe page for the family's patriarch, Lt. Craig James, had raised more than $61,000 as of Monday, July 18.
Preliminary investigation shows a Ford F350 truck crossed into oncoming traffic on Siloam Road and struck a Honda CRV with "glancing blow," around 5 p.m., according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey. The truck then collided with James' Chrysler Pacifica head-on.
"I worked with Denise for years," one person commented on the GoFundMe. "She always had a smile on her face even when things were tough at work .
"She would make things better just with the gentle way about her and kind words. As someone mentioned she was a angel on earth. While she was called home too soon. Lily gained her wings with her Mommie too soon as well. She is giving the gift of life too many."
The circumstances behind the crash were under active investigation.
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Six months into the Derek Mason era at Oklahoma State, all reports have been positive.
“Derek has been fantastic,” coach Mike Gundy said last week at Big 12 Media Days. “It’s been a smooth transition. He’s a first-class person. He understands loyalty and hard work. He has a great relationship with the players.”
Mason arrived as defensive coordinator in January, having big shoes to fill following the departure of Jim Knowles to Ohio State. Mason spent six weeks deconstructing the defense and putting it back together, then worked to build rapport with his players during the spring.
“Especially during spring ball, everyone was paying attention to what Mason was (teaching) because the season approaches really fast,” defensive end Tyler Lacy said. “I feel like him coming in, he’s been a strong advocate for learning the defense.
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“It’s the same defense we’ve been running, but (with) the little flares to it. We’ve been learning it pretty well. We’ve just got to trust him.”
With almost three decades of college coaching experience, Mason is easy to trust. He was defensive coordinator at Auburn last year, head coach at Vanderbilt in 2014-20 and defensive coordinator at Stanford in 2010-13.
“He’s not much of a yeller and screamer,” Lacy said. “He’s really a cool guy. He’s really for us and for the guys. He vouches for us all the time and tells us whatever we need, he’s got us. So I feel like that’s the type of coach we need.”
Having a former head coach on staff is another benefit. Gundy recalled a situation involving a defensive player during the spring that Mason handled on his own.
“It was really almost the same thing I would have done, but I didn’t have to do it,” Gundy said. “He took care of it. That’s big for me because I don’t want to mess with that. That maturity that he has and that experience based on being a head coach and he understands it is a big lift for us.”
On the field, Mason inherits a defense that lost seven starters but is bursting with potential. Making the transition easier for the players is relying on schemes that aren’t too different from what they were doing under Knowles.
“It’s all a lot (of) similar stuff,” defensive end Brock Martin said. “We’ll watch the stuff that he did at Auburn and it looks really similar to what we did at Oklahoma State last year.
“The words are probably different, some coverages might be different in some certain situations, but there’s really no major changes. It’s made for an easy transition.”
Coming off one of the best seasons in program history in which the Cowboys relied on their stellar defense, some question marks remain because of the turnover in personnel. With up-and-coming players stepping into key roles, the ceiling is high.
“I think they’re going to hold themselves to high standards just because of what we did last year as a defense,” quarterback Spencer Sanders said. “The defense was phenomenal. You don’t see defenses playing like that throughout the year.
“It’s exciting because I feel like these guys these young guys are just hungry. They’re tired of hearing about (filling) Malcolm Rodriguez’s shoes and Devin Harper’s shoes. They want to fill their own shoes. They want to make a name for themselves, so I’m really just excited for them to display you know what they can do.” | https://tulsaworld.com/sports/college/osu/derek-masons-first-six-months-as-osus-defensive-coordinator-its-been-a-smooth-transition/article_c7b4f57a-0a06-11ed-a3ad-9bf3ae145f7f.html | 2022-07-23T01:11:00Z | https://tulsaworld.com/sports/college/osu/derek-masons-first-six-months-as-osus-defensive-coordinator-its-been-a-smooth-transition/article_c7b4f57a-0a06-11ed-a3ad-9bf3ae145f7f.html | false | 1 |
A man has died after being sucked into a swimming pool hole while attending a party at an Israeli hotel.
Two people working at the establishment had to answer for the accident in a court in the country.
The incident took place at a large property that was hosting a company event in the central city of Karmi Yosef, 40 km southeast of Tel Aviv.
The victim was identified as a 32-year-old company employee.
The couple who own the place, both in their 60s, were arrested on suspicion of causing the negligent death.
Cellphone footage of the incident shows people in bathing suits in and around the nearly empty pool watching the scene in shock. The water drained into a large hole, taking inflatable objects with it.
A man approaching to take a look slips back but manages to get up, narrowly avoiding being pulled into the hole.
Local media reports say the victim, Klil Kimhi, was sucked into the hole, which was 13 meters deep. Rescue teams took four hours to find the body.
A second man also ended up in the hole, but managed to get out, suffering only minor injuries.
One of those present told Israel’s 12 News TV channel that there were about 50 people at the party. Another commented that there were six people in the pool when the hole opened, Israeli media reported.
“The water level suddenly started to drop, and a hole opened up, creating a vortex that swept two people inside,” a witness told 12 News.
According to Israel’s Times, the owner built the pool without permission from local authorities, and the equipment had known infrastructure problems.
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What to Know
- Sept. 10 through Nov. 5, 2022 (weekends)
- Big Bear Lake Convention Center
- Tickets go on sale in early August
FALL IS NOT ON THE WIND — every time we fan ourselves, or seek a sliver of shade, we remember this fiery fact — and yet? You might be able to detect the wonderful and gentle whoosh of air leaving an accordion, if you turn your ear in the right direction, and sensing the opening chords of the Chicken Dance? That, too, can happen weeks before summer is done. For there's a bit of whimsical magic to an Oktoberfest, and definitely one that has been oompahing for well over 50 years. That's very much the festive case at Big Bear Lake, which already gives off the alpine-cool vibes that are much-associated with the Oktoberfest celebrations of Germany. It isn't a surprise that this celebration is a major one on the California calendar, and it will be twirling its dirndl and raising a stein starting in early September 2022.
MAKE THAT SEPT. 10, the Saturday following Labor Day. The festivities will then dance each weekend, right through the first Sunday of November. Attendees should prepare for "imported German beers, food courts that give off aromas of authentic German fare," and, yep, those oh-so-daffy Chicken Dances (the organizers describe them as "adrenaline-fueled," and if you've ever witnessed or participated in a Chicken Dance, you know this to be true). Frankenrebellen Express, a band from Bavaria, will perform over the first two weekends in October, and there will be other delights to anticipate, like traditional dance troupes, a trio of military appreciation weekends (they'll include complimentary admission, with identification), and lots more. Tickets? They'll be available in early August, when fall will most definitely be on the wind.
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As trade rumors continue to swirl over Juan Soto, the Nationals superstar is once again making his feelings known on the matter – momentarily, that is.
Taking to Twitter on Friday morning, Soto shared a tweet from former Yankees’ shortstop Derek Jeter, only to delete it moments later. The message read, “Loyalty one way is stupidity,” a quote from Jeter in Episode 2 of ESPN’s docuseries “The Captain.”
The aforementioned quote was in reference to a salary arbitration case Jeter held with the Yankees in 1999. Despite propelling the Bronx Bombers to a World Series title the year prior and cementing himself as a leader of the team, general manager Brian Cashman didn’t want to provide Jeter the large sum of money he wanted.
“I never thought ‘they don’t like me as a player.’ They just didn’t like me as much as we asked to get paid,” Jeter said. “[I’m] very loyal, but loyalty one way is stupidity and I expect the same thing in return. And if I feel as though you’re taking advantage or trying to take advantage of me I’m done.”
Now, it seems as though Soto is applying this sentiment to his ongoing feud with the Nationals.
After the 23-year-old turned down a whopping 15-year, $440 million extension with Washington last week, the Nationals revealed they’d be entertaining offers for their All-Star outfielder. The move apparently was quite a surprise to Soto, who expressed his displeasure several hours before winning the 2022 Home Run Derby in Los Angeles on Monday.
“A couple weeks ago, they were saying they will never trade me,” Soto said. “And now all these things come out. It feels really uncomfortable, you don’t know what to trust but at the end of the day it’s out of my hands of what decision they make.”
It seems the love lost between Soto and the Nats goes both ways, as Washington forced their sole All-Star selection to fly commercial to the midsummer classic after refusing to charter a flight.
While the relationship’s loyalty looks to be lost, it remains to be seen whether a Soto-Nationals breakup will take place before the Aug. 2nd MLB trade deadline. | https://nypost.com/2022/07/22/juan-soto-retweets-then-deletes-derek-jeter-loyalty-quote/ | 2022-07-23T01:18:25Z | https://nypost.com/2022/07/22/juan-soto-retweets-then-deletes-derek-jeter-loyalty-quote/ | false | 2 |
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump and his estranged vice president, Mike Pence, are holding rival campaign events in Arizona on Friday, turning the governor’s race into a broader referendum on the Republican Party’s future.
Pence talked up the successes of what he called the Trump-Pence administration but did not directly address his growing feud with the former president as he urged voters to support Karrin Taylor Robson for governor.
If you elect Robson, Pence said, “you can send a deafening message heard all across America that the Republican Party is the party of the future.”
The remark appeared to be an oblique critique of the Republicans still pushing the lie that Trump was the real winner in 2020, including Robson’s rival, Kari Lake, a former television anchor who has embraced Trump’s combative approach to his political enemies and the media.
Trump was scheduled to hold an evening rally in Prescott Valley on behalf of Lake and other candidates he has endorsed in Arizona’s Aug. 2 primary.
“Kari will make her wonderful family, and the MAGA movement, very proud,” Trump said in a statement released moments after Pence finished speaking at a company that makes tactical gear for law enforcement in Peoria, a Phoenix suburb.
“She will fight to restore Election Integrity (both past and future!)” Trump added.
Robson is a lawyer and housing developer who is locking up support from mainstream GOP figures growing increasingly comfortable with breaking from Trump. Her supporters also include former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and term-limited Gov. Doug Ducey, who famously silenced a call from Trump while certifying Democrat Joe Biden’s 2020 presidential victory in Arizona.
Robson says the 2020 elections “weren’t fair,” accusing “liberal judges” of changing the rules late in the cycle and the media and big tech of suppressing conservative voices. But she has stopped short of saying Trump lost because of fraud.
Pence highlighted Lake’s past support for Barack Obama’s presidential campaign and a “not my president” meme the then-news anchor posted as Trump prepared for his 2017 inauguration.
“You need a governor that’s supported every conservative cause from Ronald Reagan to Donald Trump,” Pence said of Robson, who worked in the Reagan administration and raised money for Trump’s campaign along with her husband, housing developer Ed Robson, one of Arizona’s wealthiest residents.
Robson has also donated to Democrats.
Robson, Pence and Ducey also discussed border security during a second event in Tucson at the headquarters for the Border Patrol union, which staunchly supported Trump but broke with him and endorsed Robson.
“Securing the border takes two things: resources and will power,” Robson said. “President Trump and Vice President Pence already showed that it can be done.”
Trump and Pence have occasionally taken different sides in primaries this year, but this is the first time that they will have appeared in the same state on the same day to rally for their preferred candidates. The split-screen moment marks a more confrontational phase in their relationship as they both consider running for president in 2024.
It also comes just a day after the House Jan. 6 committee revealed new details about the violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol that fractured the relationship between the two men. The committee recounted how Trump refused to call off the mob attacking the Capitol as Pence, just feet away from rioters, was whisked to safety.
The committee played audio from an unidentified White House security official who said Pence’s Secret Service agents “started to fear for their own lives” at the Capitol and left messages for their loved ones in case they didn’t survive. Shortly afterward, at 2:24 p.m. on Jan, 6, 2021, Trump tweeted that Pence didn’t have the “courage” to block or delay the election results as Congress was certifying Biden’s victory.
“Mike Pence let me down,” an unidentified White House employee testified Trump telling him at the end of the day on Jan. 6.
Trump and Pence will again cross paths next week as the former president returns to the nation’s capital for the first time since leaving the White House.
The Arizona primary is among Trump’s last opportunities to settle scores and install allies to lead states that may prove decisive if he decides to run again in 2024. Trump and Pence were also at odds in the primary for Georgia governor, where the Pence-backed incumbent Brian Kemp easily defeated former U.S. Sen. David Perdue, who had Trump’s support.
Arizona, a longtime Republican stronghold whose move toward the center accelerated during Trump’s presidency, was central Trump’s push to remain in power despite his loss. Trump pressed state officials to block the certification of Biden’s victory and, when he failed, his allies in Congress objected to counting the state’s 11 electoral votes.
Since the election, Trump supporters have recounted ballots and analyzed vote-counting machines in an attempt to prove something was amiss.
Federal and state election officials and Trump’s own attorney general have said there is no credible evidence the election was tainted. Trump’s allegations of fraud were also roundly rejected by courts, including by judges Trump appointed.
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The PT and the Brazil da Esperança party federation (PT, PCdoB and PV) officially announced today (21) the candidacy of former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, to run in the October presidential elections. The participation of former São Paulo governor Geraldo Alckmin as vice president was also formalized, on the ticket that will run for a seat on the Planalto this year.
During the party convention, which took place behind closed doors in a hotel in the capital of São Paulo, the PT also approved the coalition with the PSB, Solidariedade and the PSOL-Rede federation. Lula and Alckmin did not participate in the event, because they were fulfilling their agenda in Recife. “We approved our seven-party coalition and also delegated powers to the National Executive of the federation to discuss with other parties that may wish to join our coalition,” said PT national president Gleisi Hoffmann.
According to her, the meeting also discussed the current political situation in the country and the importance of building unity in the political field that the group represents. “It is obvious that our goal is to expand this political movement. The moment we are living in the country is very difficult and this is not a normal election like the others. This election brings tough elements to Brazilian democracy.”
Profile
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, 76 years old, was born in Garanhuns (PE) and began his political career as a trade unionist in 1966. He was President of the Republic for two terms in 2003, after being elected in 2002, in the second round. of the elections with José Serra. In 2006, Lula defeated Geraldo Alckmin and was re-elected to the post. The first time he ran for president was in 1989, when he was defeated by Fernando Collor de Melo. He tried twice more, in 1994 and 1998, when he lost to Fernando Henrique Cardoso in both attempts.
In 2017, the former president was sentenced to nine years and six months in prison for corruption and money laundering. In 2018, he was arrested by the then judge Sergio Moro. In 2021, the Minister of the Federal Supreme Court (STF) Edson Fachin annulled the convictions, on the understanding that the 13th Federal Court in Curitiba did not have the legal competence to judge the charges, making Lula eligible. In the same year, the plenary of the Supreme Court confirmed the decision.
Geraldo Alckmin, who was born in Pindamonhangaba, in the interior of São Paulo, is 68 years old, is a doctor and professor. He was governor of São Paulo from 2001 to 2006 and from 2011 to 2018, running the São Paulo government for the longest time since Brazil‘s redemocratization. He is currently a university professor in the medical course at Universidade Nove de Julho and a member of the São Paulo Academy of Medicine.
Translated to english by RJ983
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Blueberry farm finishing growing season strong, despite high temperatures
“We’ve actually done better towards the end of the season than we thought we would, and I think part of that is the people are just getting used to the heat.”
MINEOLA, Texas (KLTV) - Blueberry Ridge Farm on Highway 80 between Mineola and Hawkins will soon finish their blueberry harvest season at the end of July, and despite some obstacles with temperatures and lack of rainfall, the farm is finishing the season strong.
The farm has been in operation since 1992 by owners Jerry and Jill Graves, and it is the oldest organic blueberry farm in Texas.
“In 1992 we purchased the farm and immediately we were in the blueberry business, which I knew nothing about,” Jerry Graves, owner of Blueberry Ridge Farm, said.
Blueberry Ridge Farm runs as a U-Pick operation, where guests can pick up a bucket, head to the blueberry field and pick their own berries. They also offer berries already picked by the owners.
“We are primarily a U-Pick operation,” Graves said. “We do some pre-picked berries for the public, but basically the majority of what we do out here is U-Pick.”
A typical blueberry season lasts from June until the last week of July. This season, Graves attributes scorching, hot temperatures and water scarcity to bunches of blueberries being shriveled and small. However, the nearly 2,500 blueberry bushes at Blueberry Ridge Farm have water running everyday to ensure they are ready for production.
“They seem to do just fine up until about 95 to 98 degrees, and at that point if you don’t have water on them and you’re not getting some reasonable rainfall, they’ll start to see a little slight change in the way they’re producing,” Graves said.
Temperature also played a major role in last season’s harvest since the 2021 winter storm wiped out most of the crops in what Graves calls “the most significant loss ever.”
“We literally had almost no berries, which even in a freeze year we had berries, but that year was really unique for a lot of reasons,” Graves said.
With hotter temperatures, the blueberries are not the only ones unwilling to endure the heat. Attendance numbers have also been affected.
“The hotter it is the less people want to come out, and if they do come out, they generally buy less or pick less product because it just gets hot too quick,” Graves said.
Blueberry Ridge Farm is open until the end of July and is located on Highway 80 between Hawkins and Mineola.
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To the Editor:
According to the Washington Post, Republican senators earlier this month broke off bipartisan talks on legislation to help the U.S. compete with China on semiconductor chips. The reason? They objected to a bill Democrats wanted to pass to lower drug prices. So, Americans won’t get affordable access to their prescription drugs, and chipmakers won’t get the support they need to compete globally. The belief seems to be that even though this will hurt Americans, it will help Republicans in November.
C-Span reported last month that over 200 Republican House members tried to vote down a resolution to investigate price gouging in the oil and gas industry (HR7688). And, nearly 200 House Republicans opposed putting a cap on insulin prices (HR6833) or providing emergency funding to alleviate suffering brought on by the shortage of baby formula (HR7790).
Say “This version of the Republican Party really doesn’t like Americans,” without actually saying it.
And if Republicans currently in Congress are turning a blind eye to the needs of Americans, what evidence suggests a newly elected Republican would be any different?
John Morello
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NHS staff in Wales are to receive a below inflation pay rise – but the Welsh Government says it is providing additional support to those on the lowest pay.
The Royal College of Nursing Wales, which represents nurses, has warned its members could take industrial action.
The pay announcement, by health minister Eluned Morgan, of a basic four per cent rise for doctors follows a five per cent pay rise for teachers – that also drew criticism for being below inflation.
Lower paid NHS staff will see an average rise of 7.5 per cent, the Welsh Government said and nurses between four and 4.5 per cent.
The UK rate of inflation, the way overall price increases are measured, stands at 9.4 per cent and the Bank of England has warned it could go past 11 per cent this year.
In response trade unions across many sectors have called for wages to increase – as increases below the rate of inflation are in effect pay cuts as they do not keep up with rising prices.
The NHS Pay Review Body (NHSPRB) has recommended a £1,400 pay rise for staff, including nurses, cleaners, porters, healthcare support workers and healthcare professionals, on most pay grades.
The Welsh Government will implement this recommendation on top of the Real Living Wage top-up previously announced, which came into effect in April.
It says for the lowest paid staff this will on average equate to a 7.5 per cent pay rise on pay grades.
The Welsh Labour government’s position is that it cannot go substantially further than the recommendations made by the pay review bodies without extra money being provided by the Conservative government in Westminster.
Welsh health minister Eluned Morgan said: “I hope this pay award goes some way to recognise their (NHS staff) hard work but without additional funding from the UK Government, there are inevitably limits to how far we can go in Wales. We continue to press them to pass on the full funding necessary for fair pay rises for public sector workers.
“We are all facing a cost-of-living crisis. We have structured this pay award so the lowest paid staff in the NHS would see the biggest uplift in their pay, equivalent to a 10.8% pay rise, making the NHS in Wales the highest-paying UK nation for staff in the lowest pay bands.”
Helen Whyley, of the Royal College of Nursing Wales, told BBC Wales: "Members are outraged and don't feel valued". She described the award as "pitiful".
What is the Welsh Government offering NHS staff on pay?
The starting salary for the lowest paid roles in band 1 and the bottom of band 2 in NHS Wales will now be £20,758, this equates to a pay rise of 10.8 per cent this financial year for this band and would make Wales the highest paying UK nation for the lowest pay bands in the NHS.
For staff at the top of band 6 and in band 7, the £1,400 payment will be enhanced to be equivalent to a four per cent pay rise.
Following a series of meetings with trade unions and representative bodies this week, the Welsh Government has committed to continue to explore a range of other issues raised as part of those discussions.
Morgan has also agreed the recommendations of the Doctors’ and Dentists’ Review Body (DDRB) to increase pay by 4.5 per cent for junior doctors, consultants, GPs and dentists employed directly by the health boards.
Specialty and specialist doctors on the 2021 contract will receive a one-off £1,400 payment in recognition of the unprecedented cost-of-living crisis. Specialty doctors on the 2008 contract will receive a 4.5 per cent pay increase, but those on the top pay grade in the 2008 contract will receive a one-off payment equivalent to 4.5 per cent.
The recommended 4.5 per cent pay uplift in pay for contracted GPs and dentists is subject to overall contract changes by the General Medical and General Dental Services and negotiations are ongoing.
The health minister has also said she has made it clear that staff working within general practice, dental teams and community pharmacies across Wales should receive a “fair, proportionate and equitable pay uplift”.
- This article originally appeared on our sister site The National.
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General News of Saturday, 23 July 2022
Source: classfmonline.com
The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has cut the sod for work to begin on the construction of the first Inland marine port in the northern parts of Ghana and an accompanying Industrial Park at Debre in the Savannah Region.
The multimodal transport corridor, known as the Trans-Volta Logistics Corridor, is being undertaken by LMI Holdings and involves the development of a system to transport containers and bulk cargo from the Port of Tema to Burkina Faso and other landlocked countries via the Volta Lake. An additional port, to be constructed at the termination point of the Tema-Mpakadan railway line, will facilitate the embarkation and disembarkation of cargo from Tema and Debre.
The Debre Inland Port is expected to contribute to the infrastructural development of Ghana with a positive domino effect on transportation, jobs creation, rural development, revenue generation and many other benefits. The entire project is expected to be fully operational by 2025.
Speaking at the sod-cutting ceremony on Friday, July 22, 2022 Vice President Bawumia underscored the importance of the project, especially for the movement of goods, cross border trade, and preservation of Ghana’s roads.
“Easing the congestion of clearing goods from Tema will be one of the main objectives for this port and industrial park. Using the Volta Lake, vessels will transport goods and containers in transit to and from the Tema Port. These containers will be moved by rail to Akwamu-Korankye (Eastern region) and then loaded onto barges to the Debre Inland Port. In Debre, operating at its fullest capacity like Tema with all the attendant facilities, containers will be offloaded and put on trucks to continue their journey further into the sub region. All services such as customs, transits clearances will be provided as pertains to any international port.
Saving Ghana’s Roads
“This $200 million inland marine port and the $250million Industrial Park will address a myriad of issues that continue to plague the movement of goods in Ghana and to our neighbours in the sub-region. Most of the over 30,000 trucks, annually, moving goods to landlocked countries of the northern boundary of Ghana will be taken off the roads. The total monetised benefit for the intervention encompasses a reduction in generalised cost, comprising vehicle operating cost, travel time, carbon emission, reduction in transportation cost and reduction in post-harvest losses,” he stated.
The greater part of the inland transport in Ghana happens via lorries, with the road transport system taking up 96% of freight and 97% of passenger traffic. This heavy reliance on roads for the transport of goods from the Tema port to Ghana’s landlocked neighbours has had a punishing effect on our roads, leading to shorter lifespans and concerns with safety.
“The investment in Inland ports offer superior logistics, the opportunity of large warehouses, proximity to rail and highways, ample truck parking, less traffic congestion, and economic incentives. It is estimated that each barge trip from the inland port, will take over 300 trucks off our roads. This monumental intervention will reap major savings on road maintenance. It will reduce the incidences of fatal road accidents that we, unfortunately, too often read and hear about in the media.”
Dr Bawumia emphasized that industrial parks, such as the one at Debre, signal business readiness in any given context, serving production and manufacturing needs for mutually beneficial businesses and industries.
“The availability of subsidized service and infrastructure such as roads, electricity, energy, water supply, and telecommunication services is a competitive standpoint, attracting international and foreign investors. For a growing economy, likes ours, Industrial Parks are a requirement for our industrialization. The Dawa Park by LMI and the Tema Free Zones Enclave are a testament to this.
“As witnessed with the Tema Port and the attendant booming of factories and other economic activities, the opportunity for Debre’s holistic economic growth is about to take off. Debre’s geographic positioning makes it significant for the Inland Port and the Industrial Park to be sited. The deep depth of the Volta Lake year-round offers all-seasons availability for barges for transportation to and from Debre. With the creation of auxiliary roads, linking Debre to other towns, it will become a hub that will attract other stakeholders in the ecosystem to set up other complementary facilities and businesses.”
Reiterating Government’s continued resolve to create an enabling environment and support for private sector investment, Dr Bawumia called on other organisations to emulate LMI Holdings.
“Let me congratulate LMI Holdings for this impressive feat. As a company, LMI comes to this project with a plethora of experience in infrastructure development. With over $450 million in assets, this Ghanaian conglomerate has interests in construction, industrial utilities, property, and logistics. In the last 20 years, since LMI Holdings developed the Special Economic Zones, over $3.4 billion of foreign direct investment has been contributed to Ghana’s economy.”
Present at the ceremony were the Minister for Transport, Hon Kwaku Ofori Asiamah; Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon Samuel Abu Jinapor; Director General of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, Mr Michael Luguge; and representatives of the governments of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger. | https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Bawumia-cuts-sod-for-first-Inland-Marine-Port-in-Northern-Ghana-1588325 | 2022-07-23T01:32:59Z | https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Bawumia-cuts-sod-for-first-Inland-Marine-Port-in-Northern-Ghana-1588325 | false | 8 |
MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian central bank diverged from its Western counterparts by slashing its key interest rate Friday just a month after dropping it to where it was before the country sent troops into Ukraine.
The bank lowered its key rate by 1.5 percentage points, to 8%, saying consumer prices are still easing partly because consumer demand has been falling. It said inflation expectations have “significantly decreased,” reaching spring 2021 levels, while a decline in business activity was slower than expected in June.
However, “the external environment for the Russian economy remains challenging and continues to significantly constrain economic activity,” the central bank said in a statement.
It had hiked the rate as high as 20% in the wake of the Feb. 24 military operation in Ukraine and the resulting Western sanctions that restrict dealings with Russian banks, individuals and companies.
As sanctions and the exit of Western companies from Russia have led to global economic isolation, the central bank has managed to stabilize the currency and financial system by preventing money from leaving Russia and forcing exporters to exchange most of their foreign earnings into rubles.
The ruble traded at 58.8 to the dollar Friday, making it worth more than the day before the invasion of Ukraine, when it took 78.8 rubles to reach $1.
The bank said annual inflation fell to 15.9% in June, compared with 17.1% in May, and estimated it slid to 15.5% as of July 15. It cited “subdued consumer demand” and the ruble’s exchange rate for the drop.
“The recent essentially involuntary accumulation of savings is a compressed spring in the economy, which can cause dramatic consumption growth under certain circumstances,” central bank head Elvira Nabiullina said at a news conference. “It can quickly speed up demand inflation when the offer of goods and services is limited.”
The bank expects inflation to keep going down — to 12-15% this year, to 5-7% in 2023, and 4% in 2024.
The interest rate cut comes as central banks around the world are rushing in the opposite direction, raising rates to combat inflation fueled by Russia’s actions in Ukraine. The European Central Bank on Thursday made a bigger-than-expected hike of half a percentage point as high energy prices tied to the military operation drive up consumer prices to 8.6%.
Those energy costs are benefiting Russia, a major oil and natural gas exporter. Despite energy income growing and the central bank propping up indicators like the exchange rate, the long-term impact of Russia’s global isolation will be deepening economic stagnation and lower incomes for its people, economists say. | https://www.wsav.com/business/ap-business/russias-central-bank-slashes-rate-saying-inflation-slows/ | 2022-07-23T01:36:58Z | https://www.wsav.com/business/ap-business/russias-central-bank-slashes-rate-saying-inflation-slows/ | true | 42 |
We regularly answer frequently asked questions about life during the coronavirus crisis. If you have a question you'd like us to consider for a future post, email us at goatsandsoda@npr.org with the subject line: "Weekly Coronavirus Questions." See an archive of our FAQs here.
I'm on a family vacation and I'm the only one who tested positive for COVID. How do I protect everyone else?
Yeah, it's exactly what you don't want to have happen. You're on a family vacation, maybe your first in a couple of years because of the pandemic. It could be just immediate family — or maybe grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and others have come along.
Then a couple days in, you get that scratchy throat feeling. Your COVID self-test delivers the bad news. Yup, you've got it. It happened to a colleague who was away with their partner and young kids. She felt like crying — and then wondered: Are my tears going to spread my COVID?
We talked to experts for advice on how to prepare ahead of time for a possible COVID infection while on vacation — and what to do if it does strike.
The big question of course: Will everyone get it?
"Part of me thinks: we're doomed!" says Linsey Marr, professor of civil and environmental engineering at Virginia Tech. "But the other part of me knows there are many things we can do to reduce the risk — and many, many cases where one person gets it [in a household] and not everyone else does. So it's not inevitable." Including her own family — her son had COVID and no one else got it.
Various studies estimate what's known as the "secondary attack rate in households" — other household members who catch COVID from an infected individual. "It does look like the secondary attack rate is over 50%," says Marr. "It is quite high but it is not 100%." Studies of earlier variants suggest that vaccination is a good way to keep down the infection rate in a household — and that if lots of people are packed into tight quarters, rates of infection are, as you'd expect, higher.
Tip 1: Preplan
Just like you pack suntan lotion and bug spray, you need to take a good supply of good quality masks (N95 or KN95), self-tests and maybe a few helpful medical tools, like a thermometer and pulse oximeter ... just in case. Also ask if folks in your vacation group are all vaccinated and boosted (if eligible for boosters). The shot might not keep you from becoming infected with the highly infectious and currently dominant omicron BA.5 variant, but it could lessen the severity of disease or shorten the span of your contagiousness.
Tip 2: Figure out the best way to isolate the person with the virus
"You need to remove them from the mix," says Dr. Preeti Malani, an infectious diseases physician and a professor of medicine at the University of Michigan. That's the ideal. But it may not be possible depending on your budget and your lodging options.
If you can book a separate hotel room or put the COVID vacationer in their own room in a rental property, that's ideal. If you're renting a house or staying with family or friends, see if you can assign the COVID case to their own room.
Tip 3: Mask up!
They've been politicized, people are tired of them, they're not exactly fun to wear in a heat wave. But masks are still the front line of protection. The patient should wear a mask when anyone is in proximity — and so should the rest of the vacation party if they're in the same space as the patient. I know we just said this a few paragraphs above, but our experts stress that you want N95s or KN95s for maximum protection and a mask that fits well. So it shouldn't slide down off your nose — and should also be comfortable. Some N95s have over-the-head straps that won't pinch the ears, notes Abraar Karan, an infectious disease physician at Stanford University.
Tip 4: Open windows
The overall goal is "harm reduction," says Malani. And opening windows is a helpful step for any space where the infected person might hang out or pass through. The airflow can help disperse pathogens exhaled by a sick person.
Hotel room windows cannot always be opened, so if your only option is to stay in the same room as the infected person, you might look for an alternative hotel with openable windows or balconies.
Tip 5: Fans are your friend
If the person with COVID will be sharing common space with others, fans are another harm reduction measure. See if you can get a box fan — hotels may have them or you may be able to buy one. Put the fan in the window, pointing outward to suck air (which could contain pathogens exhaled by the patient) out of the room. This is especially helpful if you can't find a separate bedroom for the contagious vacationer. See if you can push their bed near the window with the fan.
Tip 6: Distance makes the pathogen less risky
It's been drummed into the public mind that 6 feet of distance from a sick person is a way to reduce the risk of infection. That's true, but it's not an ironclad guarantee. Pathogen-packed aerosols exhaled by the sick person can travel beyond 6 feet — but "there's far less risk if the sick person is 6 feet away from others," says Karan, who adds, "the more feet the better."
Tip 7: Be bathroom-conscious.
Let's say the sick person is isolated in their own room but the vacationers are sharing a bathroom. If the patient takes off their mask for various bathroom activities, like showering or oral hygiene, they can exhale aerosols (containing viral pathogens), which will linger in the air. So someone who walks in immediately after the sick person is done is going to "walk into a big cloud" of SARS-CoV-2 pathogens, says Karan.
"Stay out of the bathroom for half an hour to an hour," suggests Marr.
Tip 7: Stay outdoors whenever possible
Outdoor airflow doesn't mean no chance of infection, but it does help disperse pathogens. So if you want to have a meal and include the patient — dine al fresco and keep some distance. If the patient is feeling well enough to take a walk and others want to go along, "the safest thing is to wear a mask," says Malani. And make sure that the other walkers are not downwind from the patient, especially if it's a breezy day. If the patient takes a solo walk and no one else is around, "you don't need to have a mask," says Malani. "It's cumbersome to wear a mask all the time."
Tip 8: Be honest with little kids
Our colleague with COVID said her greatest frustration was not being able to hug or share ice cream with her kids, ages 4 and 7.
So how do you explain it all to a kid?
"Young children are very smart, very conscious of wanting to make sure people stay healthy," says Dr. Jill Weatherhead, assistant professor of adult and pediatric infectious diseases at Baylor College of Medicine. "Be honest: Explain you don't want others getting sick and [the person with COVID needs to] stay separate for a few days to make sure nobody else gets sick."
Or you might ask them questions instead of telling them what's up, suggests Junlei Li, the co-chair of the human development and education program at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. That way, you won't just be lecturing, you'll be discovering how much they do (and don't) know and what their concerns are. Li says you might say:
Whatever you tell your children, says Li, the main message you want to convey is: "I want to keep you (and other people) safe too. You know a lot about what to do and what not to do. And we can still be together. We just need to find new ways."
Tip 9: Self-tests can only tell you so much
The great hope, of course, is that the person with COVID will get to a negative test fairly soon and be able to socialize without putting others at risk of infection. Many people ask if a faint "positive" line on a COVID test after a few days means there's a lower load of virus and less chance of transmitting it. In theory it might, our experts say, but it's not a sure thing. "There's no data to suggest that," says Weatherhead. A self-test "is not a quantitative test, it's qualitative. If there's a line, even if it's faint, it's positive."
Tip 10: Don't feel guilty
"Guilt is not helpful," says Malani. "Understand that you're doing your best and this wasn't your fault. This happens."
Tip 11: Don't fret about tears and COVID transmission.
"You don't need to worry about tears" being a major risk for spreading SARS-CoV-2, says Marr. Malani agrees: "There may be some virus in tears, but that's not really how this is spread. It's spread through respiration."
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Reid Ducharme Goes Off For 42 Points in BABC’s Peach Jam Win
Syracuse basketball recruiting target Reid Ducharme, a talented 6-6 shooting guard in the 2023 class, scored 42 points on 15-25 shooting including 6-11 from three point range and 6-7 from the free throw line in 32 minutes of BABC's 88-60 win over Vegas Elite at Peach Jam on Monday. Ducharme also...
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Firefighters struggle to stay cool amid hot, humid weather
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - With the heat wave raging on, firefighters are struggling to stay cool.
“If you were in a structure fire without bunker gear on, you would perish,” said Springfield Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi.
We all know that firefighters wear gear that keeps them safe when battling flames and while performing rescues.
“The gear we wear gives us a thermal protection from the flames, so it’s thermal and water protection, so when we spray water on a fire, it generates steam. It has filtering qualities to keep the carcinogens away from our skin. It’s our barrier from the heat in flames as well,” Calvi added.
A lot of us may not think about how hot and heavy the gear really is, especially on summer days. With the heat wave we’ve seen this week, Western Mass News checked in with some of our local firefighters to see how they’re keeping cool.
“It’s equivalent to running a marathon. Going to a structure fire in this kind of weather, you sweat a lot. You go through a lot of water. We make sure everybody’s hydrated and taking breaks more often, making sure everyone’s up to snuff,” Calvi noted.
Calvi told us extreme heat makes firefighting even more difficult, which is why they take extra precautions on hot days.
“We make sure that if we have a big fire, we get extra help to the scene, which entails ringing a second or third alarm,” Calvi explained.
Calvi said the gear weights about 65 pounds and the jacket alone weighs about 15 pounds.
“Inside your bunker gear, you’re experiencing temperatures of over 100 degrees. Bunker gear is like wearing a snowsuit in the summertime,” Calvi said.
Calvi said although the hot months are tough, the winters are not much better as their helmets can freeze and add an additional 10 pounds to their head.
Copyright 2022. Western Mass News (WGGB/WSHM). All rights reserved. | https://www.westernmassnews.com/2022/07/23/firefighters-struggle-stay-cool-amid-hot-humid-weather/ | 2022-07-23T01:49:12Z | https://www.westernmassnews.com/2022/07/23/firefighters-struggle-stay-cool-amid-hot-humid-weather/ | false | 1 |
Taliban to punish untruthful criticism of 'Islamic Emirate'
Taliban issued a new diktat whereby they will be punishing those who criticize "Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan" scholars and public servants without any authenticity, be it with gesture, word or anything else.
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Taliban issued a new diktat whereby they will be punishing those who criticize "Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan" scholars and public servants without any authenticity, be it with gesture, word or anything else. Zabiullah Mujahid, spokesperson of the Taliban published new "instructions" attributed to their leader, Mullah Hebatullah Akhundzada, and their implementation was called the "Sharia responsibility" of the people and the media, reported Voice of America (VOA).
As per the new instructions from the Taliban's supreme leader Akhundzada, the public were told to stop unnecessary accusations against Taliban government workers and officials. In the declaration, it is not clearly stated what kind of "criticism away from reality" is, but in social media and television debates, some people and experts make comments and criticisms on the actions of the Taliban government from time to time. In particular, the Taliban rulers are heavily criticized for preventing girls' education, and women's and human rights.
According to the reports of some human rights organizations and media, the Taliban have "arrested, imprisoned and tortured some people who criticized them on social media". In the "new instructions" of the Taliban leader, such actions are considered as "negative propaganda" that "unconsciously helps the enemies", but they did not give an explanation about the "enemies" or any group, reported VOA.
At the moment, the "Resistance Front" is fighting the Taliban government in Afghanistan and this group has repeatedly accused the "Taliban of arresting, killing and injuring civilians", but the Taliban authorities have denied it. In the "instructions" of the leader of the Taliban, the Taliban said that if any person "touches any soldier, or pulls his clothes, or say bad things to him" will be considered as a punishable act, reported VOA.
The leader of the Taliban openly told the media and people to "implement the new instructions" and considered it their "Sharia responsibility". The new directives of the Taliban leader are being published at a time when, some time ago, at the "Great Meeting of Scholars" in Kabul, a Mullah from Herat, Mujibur Rahman Ansari, asked the participants of the meeting to issue such a fatwa that the "heads of the opponents of the Taliban government" be beheaded, reported VOA.
Some analysts are of the opinion that these new instructions of the leader of the Taliban mean to further upset and limit the freedom of speech and opinion. Some people have criticized these new instructions of the Taliban leader on social media, added VOA. Baitullah Hamidi, professor of journalism faculty of Kabul University, wrote on his Facebook page that this situation will "make the oppression and violence in the country stronger and more frightening."
He also wrote that "nobody is free from criticism in the face of the world." No emir or any other human being is so sacred that he should not be criticized.... This is the final nail in the coffin of freedom of speech. The Taliban had previously arrested and imprisoned some media workers in Afghanistan. They included Tolo private television staff and journalists. The Taliban officials said that these journalists and officials were called for "explanation."
Earlier, the Association of Free Journalists of Afghanistan and the Center of Journalists of Afghanistan said in a joint report that violence against journalists has doubled after the return of the Taliban in Afghanistan. (ANI)
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) | https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/international/2119249-taliban-to-punish-untruthful-criticism-of-islamic-emirate | 2022-07-23T01:49:28Z | https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/international/2119249-taliban-to-punish-untruthful-criticism-of-islamic-emirate | true | 4 |
Look: Patrick Mahomes Got A Tattoo This Offseason
Aaron Rodgers isn't the only MVP quarterback getting some ink this offseason. Apparently Patrick Mahomes got one too.
Taking to Instagram on Friday, Mahomes showed off some new tattoos that he got on his left leg. Though unlike Aaron Rodgers, there was a lot less nuance to his new tats.
The tattoo on the front of the leg depicts a person walking up stairs towards a shining cross (presumably the Christian heaven). The back heel tattoo is a red rose. On the side of the leg are tattoos of a small child's hand and foot
There's certainly a lot less mystery as to the meaning or even the simple descriptions of his tattoos than the ones Aaron Rodgers got. See for yourself below:
Patrick Mahomes has come into contact with a lot of tattoos of him in recent years. Just this summer he had a fan ask if he could autograph their tattoo of him.
The Chiefs quarterback must have wanted to get in on the excitement of getting tattoos.
With the way he's led the Kansas City Chiefs into a new era of glory, Patrick Mahomes pretty much has license to do whatever he wants so long as he keeps playing at a high level.
Mahomes is one of the highest-paid athletes in the world and has accomplished almost everything an NFL player can accomplish - all before turning 26.
What do you think of Mahomes' new ink? | https://thespun.com/more/top-stories/look-patrick-mahomes-got-a-tattoo-this-offseason | 2022-07-23T01:55:07Z | https://thespun.com/more/top-stories/look-patrick-mahomes-got-a-tattoo-this-offseason | true | 1 |
How did the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol come together? Who was involved in planning it? What did President Trump know and why did he take so long to respond? How much danger were lawmakers in? And, finally, who will be held accountable?
In this hourlong special, the NPR Politics team breaks down the key insights from the public hearings.
This program was engineered by Jay Czys.
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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Have you ever heard an alligator ROAR? Deputies in Charlotte County, Florida, did early Friday morning after they trapped an 11-foot alligator that was spotted under a homeowner’s Jeep.
Deputies called the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission to assist with trapping the 11′ 2″ alligator who fought back, opening its mouth and rolling around.
Authorities said the gator took out the homeowner’s light pole during the incident.
On its website, the National Park Service has a sound gallery of alligator noises, including sounds similar to the “roar” heard in the Florida video. American alligators are known to make these noises, called “bellows,” which Texas Parks and Wildlife says are generally made by adults. Meanwhile, young alligators make more of a “bark.”
In 2016, BBC Earth played a B-flat note on a tuba for an alligator at Crocodiles of the World in Bize Norton, United Kingdom. Resident reptile expert Shaun Foggett told BBC host Maddie Moate that the note would be the same frequency of an alligator bellow, prompting Albert the Alligator to bellow back. Foggett explained alligators bellow when threatened and/or as part of mating rituals. To bellow, alligators vibrate their whole bodies — and the water around them — using only their vocal chords.
The alligator seen in the Florida video above is in the average range for gators, with TPW explaining that typical alligator bodies range between 6 and 14 feet long. | https://www.wtrf.com/news/national-news/watch-11-foot-alligator-roars-at-florida-deputies/ | 2022-07-23T01:58:34Z | https://www.wtrf.com/news/national-news/watch-11-foot-alligator-roars-at-florida-deputies/ | true | 20 |
Pennsylvania State Police Ceremonial Unit prepare for a flag raising ceremony during Rescuer Day at the Quecreek Mine 20th anniversary event in Somerset County on Friday, July 22, 2022.
Former Quecreek Mine rescuers John Gibson (left) and Dave Leverknight, with the US Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), talk about their roles as emergency support during Rescuer Day at the Quecreek Mine 20th anniversary event in Somerset County on Friday, July 22, 2022.
Joseph Sbaffoni, the former bituminous chief of the Pennsylvania Bureau of Deep Mine Safety, walks the grounds at the Quecreek Mine Museum during Rescuer Day at the Quecreek Mine 20th anniversary event in Somerset County on Friday, July 22, 2022.
Bill Arnold, with the Quecreek Mine Rescue Foundation, takes the floor to answer questions during Rescuer Day at the Quecreek Mine 20th anniversary event in Somerset County on Friday, July 22, 2022.
John Unger, one of the nine Queekcreek Miners, shares a laugh with friends during Rescuer Day at the Quecreek Mine 20th anniversary event in Somerset County on Friday, July 22, 2022.
Standing at the preserved Sipesville Volunteer Fire Company’s front entrance inside the Quecreek Mine Museum, former Pennsylvania Gov. Mark Schweiker, addresses those in attendance during Rescuer Day at the Quecreek Mine 20th anniversary celebration in Somerset County on Friday, July 22, 2022.
Thomas “Tucker” Foy, one of the nine Queekcreek Miners, takes a moment to reflect at the rescue shaft, on site, at the Quecreek Mine Museum during Rescuer Day at the Quecreek Mine 20th anniversary event in Somerset County on Friday, July 22, 2022.
Pennsylvania historical marker at the Quecreek Mine site and Quecreek Mine Museum on display during Rescuer Day at the Quecreek Mine 20th anniversary event in Somerset County on Friday, July 22, 2022.
Pennsylvania State Police Ceremonial Unit prepare for a flag raising ceremony during Rescuer Day at the Quecreek Mine 20th anniversary event in Somerset County on Friday, July 22, 2022.
Former Quecreek Mine rescuers John Gibson (left) and Dave Leverknight, with the US Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), talk about their roles as emergency support during Rescuer Day at the Quecreek Mine 20th anniversary event in Somerset County on Friday, July 22, 2022.
Joseph Sbaffoni, the former bituminous chief of the Pennsylvania Bureau of Deep Mine Safety, walks the grounds at the Quecreek Mine Museum during Rescuer Day at the Quecreek Mine 20th anniversary event in Somerset County on Friday, July 22, 2022.
Bill Arnold, with the Quecreek Mine Rescue Foundation, takes the floor to answer questions during Rescuer Day at the Quecreek Mine 20th anniversary event in Somerset County on Friday, July 22, 2022.
John Unger, one of the nine Queekcreek Miners, shares a laugh with friends during Rescuer Day at the Quecreek Mine 20th anniversary event in Somerset County on Friday, July 22, 2022.
Standing at the preserved Sipesville Volunteer Fire Company’s front entrance inside the Quecreek Mine Museum, former Pennsylvania Gov. Mark Schweiker, addresses those in attendance during Rescuer Day at the Quecreek Mine 20th anniversary celebration in Somerset County on Friday, July 22, 2022.
Thomas “Tucker” Foy, one of the nine Queekcreek Miners, takes a moment to reflect at the rescue shaft, on site, at the Quecreek Mine Museum during Rescuer Day at the Quecreek Mine 20th anniversary event in Somerset County on Friday, July 22, 2022.
Pennsylvania historical marker at the Quecreek Mine site and Quecreek Mine Museum on display during Rescuer Day at the Quecreek Mine 20th anniversary event in Somerset County on Friday, July 22, 2022.
SOMERSET, Pa. – Many of the people who participated in the Quecreek Mine rescue near Somerset 20 years ago gathered at the site on Friday, to reflect not only on the accomplishment of pulling nine miners out of a flooded mine 250 feet underground, but also the fact that they did it as a team.
"It was a great thing," U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration engineering technician John Gibson said. "It doesn't usually happen that way ... not nine for nine. That was amazing."
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Rescuer Day at Quecreek Mine | 20th Anniversary
Pennsylvania State Police Ceremonial Unit prepare for a flag raising ceremony during Rescuer Day at the Quecreek Mine 20th anniversary event in Somerset County on Friday, July 22, 2022.
Standing at the preserved Sipesville Volunteer Fire Company’s front entrance inside the Quecreek Mine Museum, former Pennsylvania Gov. Mark Schweiker, addresses those in attendance during Rescuer Day at the Quecreek Mine 20th anniversary celebration in Somerset County on Friday, July 22, 2022.
Thomas “Tucker” Foy, one of the nine Queekcreek Miners, takes a moment to reflect at the rescue shaft, on site, at the Quecreek Mine Museum during Rescuer Day at the Quecreek Mine 20th anniversary event in Somerset County on Friday, July 22, 2022.
Pennsylvania historical marker at the Quecreek Mine site and Quecreek Mine Museum on display during Rescuer Day at the Quecreek Mine 20th anniversary event in Somerset County on Friday, July 22, 2022.
Former Quecreek Mine rescuers John Gibson (left) and Dave Leverknight, with the US Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), talk about their roles as emergency support during Rescuer Day at the Quecreek Mine 20th anniversary event in Somerset County on Friday, July 22, 2022.
Joseph Sbaffoni, the former bituminous chief of the Pennsylvania Bureau of Deep Mine Safety, walks the grounds at the Quecreek Mine Museum during Rescuer Day at the Quecreek Mine 20th anniversary event in Somerset County on Friday, July 22, 2022.
Bill Arnold, with the Quecreek Mine Rescue Foundation, takes the floor to answer questions during Rescuer Day at the Quecreek Mine 20th anniversary event in Somerset County on Friday, July 22, 2022.
John Unger, one of the nine Queekcreek Miners, shares a laugh with friends during Rescuer Day at the Quecreek Mine 20th anniversary event in Somerset County on Friday, July 22, 2022.
Pennsylvania State Police Ceremonial Unit prepare for a flag raising ceremony during Rescuer Day at the Quecreek Mine 20th anniversary event in Somerset County on Friday, July 22, 2022.
Standing at the preserved Sipesville Volunteer Fire Company’s front entrance inside the Quecreek Mine Museum, former Pennsylvania Gov. Mark Schweiker, addresses those in attendance during Rescuer Day at the Quecreek Mine 20th anniversary celebration in Somerset County on Friday, July 22, 2022.
Thomas “Tucker” Foy, one of the nine Queekcreek Miners, takes a moment to reflect at the rescue shaft, on site, at the Quecreek Mine Museum during Rescuer Day at the Quecreek Mine 20th anniversary event in Somerset County on Friday, July 22, 2022.
Pennsylvania historical marker at the Quecreek Mine site and Quecreek Mine Museum on display during Rescuer Day at the Quecreek Mine 20th anniversary event in Somerset County on Friday, July 22, 2022.
Former Quecreek Mine rescuers John Gibson (left) and Dave Leverknight, with the US Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), talk about their roles as emergency support during Rescuer Day at the Quecreek Mine 20th anniversary event in Somerset County on Friday, July 22, 2022.
Joseph Sbaffoni, the former bituminous chief of the Pennsylvania Bureau of Deep Mine Safety, walks the grounds at the Quecreek Mine Museum during Rescuer Day at the Quecreek Mine 20th anniversary event in Somerset County on Friday, July 22, 2022.
Bill Arnold, with the Quecreek Mine Rescue Foundation, takes the floor to answer questions during Rescuer Day at the Quecreek Mine 20th anniversary event in Somerset County on Friday, July 22, 2022.
John Unger, one of the nine Queekcreek Miners, shares a laugh with friends during Rescuer Day at the Quecreek Mine 20th anniversary event in Somerset County on Friday, July 22, 2022.
Friday's Rescuer Day event was dedicated to all of the rescuers that helped 20 years ago, from July 24 to 28, 2002. Representatives from rescue organizations recognized the teamwork it took from private and public sources to get the miners out safely.
"As Pennsylvanians ... we help each other," then-Gov. Mark Schweiker said. "It wasn't just official business – you help out your neighbors."
Groups represented at the event included the the state Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Mine Safety, the Somerset County Sheriff's Office, the Greensburg Volunteer Fire Department dive team, the Pennsylvania State Police, MSHA's Pittsburgh unit and many others.
Bill Arnold, Quecreek Mine Rescue Foundation founder, joked that it was easy to organize the event because many of the people who participated are retired now.
It was below Arnold's Lincoln Township farm that the miners were trapped, and the property now is host to the quickly-drilled shaft through which they were extracted from the flooded mine. He said he and his team organized Rescuer Day as a way to highlight the combined effort of everyone involved in the rescue.
"The teamwork was special and spectacular to see," he said. "Everybody had one single thought, and that was to get these guys out."
Some of the groups at the site provided visitors with demonstrations of their equipment, while others set up informational tables.
Representatives from MSHA had their engineering support truck on the premises for visitors to walk through; the vehicle acts as a mobile office in an emergency that gives decision-makers and mine engineers the space they need to help. It also has a seismograph and various other monitors to provide technicians with information – "just about anything we would need during that situation," Gibson said.
Dave Leverknight, a MSHA mine emergency unit specialist, was also on hand to provide information. Both he and Gibson were at the Quecreek site assisting with the rescue efforts 20 years ago. Leverknight even offered to go into the drilled hole to retrieve the miners.
"It's good to see all the people here that were here back then," he said.
Gibson added that he was surprised by how many of the crews from then were represented.
Rich Wagner, director of the DEP mine rescue team, and two others also had an emergency vehicle on hand to show visitors. He said it was quite meaningful to be involved in the anniversary.
"You celebrate that," he said.
Terry Fisher attended Friday's event with his grandsons, Liam, of Dillsburg, York County, and Nolan, of Baltimore, Maryland. The trio were camping on this side of the state and on their way back to Mechanicsburg, where Fisher is from, and decided to stop for a visit at the Quecreek site after reading about it online. They toured the grounds and museum while there.
Fisher said he didn't realize it was the 20th anniversary of the rescue, but was glad to be a part of the event.
"It's interesting that they managed to get nine men out of the ground," Nolan Fisher said.
Several visitors to the site on Friday later gathered in the conference room under the main museum to hear speakers including Schweiker; Arnold; rescued miners John Unger, Ron Hileman and Robert "Boogie" Pugh; and Joseph Sbaffoni, the former bituminous chief of the Pennsylvania Bureau of Mine Safety.
"I can remember it like it was yesterday," said Sbaffoni, who was one of the first to respond to the Quecreek incident. "When you live through something like that you don't forget it. It was really something."
Sbaffoni not only serves with Arnold's foundation, but also returns every year for the anniversary of the rescue.
"It's a good story and it needs to be told," he said.
Quecreek Mine rescue anniversary celebrations continue Saturday with a Family Day event. The nine miners will be honored at Sunday's 1 p.m. Pittsburgh Pirates game.
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TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Cabinet on Friday formally decided to hold a state funeral on Sept. 27 for assassinated former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe amid national debate over the plan, which some criticize as an attempt to glorify a divisive political figure.
Abe was gunned down earlier this month during a campaign speech in the western city of Nara, shocking a nation known for safety and strict gun control. The alleged gunman was arrested immediately after the shooting and is being detained for interrogation as authorities seek to formally press murder charges.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said a state funeral is appropriate because of Abe’s “distinguished contributions” as the longest-serving Japanese leader and his “outstanding leadership and decisive actions” in broad areas including economic recovery, the promotion of diplomacy centered on the Japan-U.S. alliance, and reconstruction following the 2011 tsunami disaster.
Matsuno said the funeral will be a non-religious ceremony held at the Nippon Budokan, an arena originally built for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics that has since become a popular venue for sports, concerts and cultural events. The government also holds an annual memorial service on Aug. 15 marking Japan’s World War II defeat at the arena.
Foreign dignitaries will be invited to Abe’s state funeral, Matsuno said, though further details, including the estimated cost and number of attendees, are yet to be determined.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida last week announced plans for a state funeral that some see as a move to stabilize his grip on power by pleasing ultra-conservatives who backed Abe, who led the biggest party wing.
The plan has received a mixed reaction from opposition leaders and the public. Some oppose the use of tax money on the event, while others criticize Kishida’s governing party for politicizing Abe’s death to glorify him and attempt to end debate over his highly divisive legacy, including his hawkish diplomatic and security policies and revisionist stance on wartime history.
On Thursday, a civil group opposing plans for Abe’s state funeral submitted an injunction request asking the Tokyo District Court to suspend the Cabinet decision and budget for the event, saying a state-sponsored funeral without Parliament approval violates the constitutional right to freedom of belief.
Dozens of protesters stood outside the Prime Minister’s Office on Friday to oppose the Cabinet decision. An opposition leader, Mizuho Fukushima, said the decision was not based on public consensus, has no legal basis and should be scrapped.
Abe’s private funeral was already held at a Tokyo temple and attended by about 1,000 mourners, including lawmakers, business leaders and others.
Abe’s assassination shed a light on his and his party’s decades-long questionable links to the Unification Church.
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09:00 July 23, 2022
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Seoul 28/23 Sunny 80
Incheon 27/23 Sunny 90
Suwon 28/22 Sunny 80
Cheongju 29/22 Sunny 80
Daejeon 29/22 Sunny 80
Chuncheon 28/21 Sunny 70
Gangneung 27/22 Sunny 60
Jeonju 30/21 Sunny 80
Gwangju 30/22 Sunny 90
Jeju 32/24 Sunny 60
Daegu 30/22 Sunny 70
Busan 27/22 Rain 60
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How Koreans fell in love with an American World War II era personality test
By Jessie Yeung and Yoonjung Seo, CNN
It’s as if Seoul is infatuated. Stroll through the South Korean capital and amid the sea of traditional Hangul characters it’s hard not to notice the same four letters of the Latin alphabet cropping up again and again: MBTI.
Those four letters are emblazoned on ads, peppered into daily conversation, featured in computer games and even on Spotify playlists. Stop by a cafe and you may hear couples on their first date discussing them; visit a fortune-teller and they may be invoked as portents of your future; open a dating app and about a third of profiles will include them.
The MBTI is a personality test, known formally as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, that divides people into 16 “types” — each of which is assigned psychological traits and a four-letter code.
The test was created by two Americans who saw it as a way of matching women to jobs during World War II. It has drifted in and out of fashion ever since, gaining popularity in the 1990s as a career counseling tool in colleges and offices.
But its most recent surge in popularity is among hip young South Koreans, for whom knowing your MBTI type has become the latest craze — particularly when it comes to dating.
Rather than waste time with more traditional ways of finding a partner, some diehard believers of this younger generation, mostly in their 20s and 30s, are using the MBTI to cut to the chase — and rule out personalities deemed incompatible.
Speed dating
The MBTI approach to dating appeals to the practicality of the “MZ Generation” (a combination of Millennials and Gen Z), according to Lim Myoung-ho, a psychology professor at Dankook University.
“In this society, if you know the type that suits you well in advance, that is considered more efficient,” Lim said.
That’s why Lee Da-hyun, a 23-year-old university student in Seoul, always lets people know her MBTI type before meeting them for the first time.
“I don’t need to go on and explain about myself. I can save time by saying that I’m ENFP (“energetic and friendly”), and they can understand what kind of person I am,” Lee said. “Everyone knows one’s type and the personality of that type nowadays.”
Lee’s experiences have only strengthened her belief in the system. Her boyfriend’s type is supposedly compatible with hers — and “we’ve been together for over 1,000 days, so that’s proof these types are good for each other,” she said.
But not everybody is convinced. Some experts — some of whom may remember the MBTI from its previous incarnations — wonder if the younger crowd is overlooking swathes of eligible partners in the misguided hope of finding their happily-ever-after within an elusive four-letter combination.
Someone like you
The mother-daughter duo of Katharine Cook Briggs and Isabel Briggs Myers created their indicator — which they based on theories of the Swiss psychologist Carl Jung — in the 1940s, when women were for the first time being encouraged to take on industrial jobs vacated by a male workforce that had been sent to war.
Their test posits that each person leans toward either extroversion or introversion; sensing or intuition; thinking or feeling; and judging or perceiving.
Each of these “preferences” is represented by a letter, and the various combinations of these four letters make a total of 16 personality types.
The relative simplicity of the test is part of its enduring appeal. By the 1980s, the MBTI had become ubiquitous in the Western corporate world, where it was often used in hiring decisions and management development courses.
But since then, skepticism over the scientific merits of the test have seen its popularity in the workplace decline.
Many psychologists have questioned its methodology, saying there is insufficient evidence to support its claims and inconsistencies in its results. Take the test at two different times and you may get two different results, they say.
“It is easy to use … but there is also an error of over-generalization or fixation,” said psychology professor Lim.
Other critics point out that Briggs and Myers had no formal training in psychology; that human traits exist on a much more complex spectrum than the binaries the test draws; and that the assigned “type” might influence a person’s behavior and choices, making it a self-fulfilling prophecy.
“Although the test does appear to measure several common personality traits, the patterns of data do not suggest that there is reason to believe that there are 16 unique types of personality,” wrote David J. Pittenger, a psychology professor at Marshall University, in a 1993 paper.
“Taken as a whole, the MBTI makes few unique practical or theoretical contributions to the understanding of behavior.”
A certain type
Still, young South Koreans appear willing to ignore the test’s perceived faults for now. After all, it’s not the first time they’ve gravitated toward this sort of thing.
In the early 2000s many South Koreans embraced a trend that claimed blood type was correlated to personality traits, and thus romantic compatibility — Type O individuals, for instance, were supposedly more outgoing.
And companies have been quick to cash in — racing to launch MBTI-themed products, from computer games to beer and vacations.
There’s the “MBTI Blind Date” computer game simulator, which allows players to chat with characters representing each of the 16 personality types to gauge their compatibility, and many similar games.
It launched in June, and was downloaded 1.2 million times in its first week, according to its developer Thinkflow.
“It’s like a simulation of a date so that one can reduce the probability of failure a little more, or make a relationship more efficient,” said Thinkflow CEO Lee Su-ji.
Then there’s the tourism company Paradise Group, offering holiday recommendations based on your MBTI type; or the Jeju Beer Company that released a series of cans decorated with the letter codes of the 16 personality types.
To the alarm of some, MBTI is even finding its way back into the workplace.
A scan of a Korean job recruitment website turns up dozens of listings seeking candidates of certain MBTI types; one marketing role, for instance, asks for ENFP types, who are believed to be “enthusiastic and innovative”.
Disillusioned young people
It’s not just the scientific validity of the MBTI that has observers concerned, but what this sudden trend may suggest about the young people participating in it.
The rise of the MBTI over the past two to three years coincided with the Covid-19 pandemic, said Lim, the professor. Part of the appeal lay in group psychology, as people took comfort in being able to categorize themselves alongside others.
“People probably have become more anxious, so they need a place they can lean on psychologically,” Lim said. “Clearly, people feel less anxious when they are united in a group.”
Even without the coronavirus, young Koreans have plenty to be anxious about. A hyper-competitive job market, rising unemployment rates, skyrocketing housing prices, and toxic workplace cultures are often blamed for creating a generation of disaffected youth with a pessimistic view of their future.
In the early 2010s, the MZ Generation was popularly referred to as the “n-po” generation — a reference to how many were choosing to give up things to the nth degree, by foregoing marriage, children, home ownership and personal friendships.
Those who are willing to join the rat race often have too little time or patience for dating — which, for some, is where the MBTI comes in.
Yoon Ji-hye, a university student in Seoul, doesn’t see the “need to invest much time” in dating someone whose type is not a good match.
“I don’t feel that I’m compatible with a T type (“analytical and logical”), while I’m quite suitable with ESFP types (“friendly, playful and adaptable”),” said Yoon, a self-proclaimed ENFP.
Love is all around
However, many experts say it’s unhealthy to place too much emphasis on one’s MBTI result — whether that’s in dating, friendship or work.
Lim, the professor, warned that people can “give false answers easily in this test” and that using it as a tool to “avoid (or exclude) someone … is against the original creator’s intention.”
Myers and Briggs had hoped their work could help people better understand and appreciate their differences, Lim said.
Even The Myers-Briggs Company, publisher of the official MBTI test, sounded a note of caution.
Cameron Nott, a psychologist and the firm’s Asia-Pacific managing director, said the company is “very pleased” about the test’s popularity in South Korea — but added “it wouldn’t be appropriate to use it to try and identify a compatible partner.”
“While dating someone who has similar personality preferences can have its benefits, we have all heard of the expression ‘opposites attract.’ So to rule out a potential partner on account of having a different MBTI personality type might see someone miss out on an exciting relationship with a wonderful person,” Nott said.
Whether young South Koreans are ready to heed such advice is another matter.
“I consider personality more important than appearances (in a relationship),” said Yoon, the student. “I don’t think I’ll try meeting someone whose type is not compatible with mine.”
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President-elect Droupadi Murmu being greeted at her residence in New Delhi. (PTI Photo)
Draupadi Murmu's daughter Itishri Murmu offer sweets to her on being elected as the 15th President of country. (ANI Photo)
President-elect Droupadi Murmu being greeted at her residence in New Delhi. (PTI Photo)
Draupadi Murmu's daughter Itishri Murmu offer sweets to her on being elected as the 15th President of country. (ANI Photo)
President-elect Droupadi Murmu being greeted at her residence in New Delhi. (PTI Photo)
GUWAHATI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday claimed that of the 22 opposition MLAs of the state, who voted for NDA nominee Droupadi Murmu in the presidential election defying their party line, 15-16 are from the Congress.
Altogether 124 MLAs of the 126-member assembly exercised their franchise in the presidential election on July 18, while two legislators from the AIUDF were outside the country.
Compared to the NDA's strength of 79 in the House, Murmu secured 104 votes, while joint opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha got 20.
There are 44 opposition MLAs in the state assembly.
Of the 22 "extra" votes that the NDA candidate received, "15 to 16 are from the Congress and the remaining may be from the AIUDF or Independent", Sarma told reporters here.
Assam state Congress president Bhupen Bora admitted that there was cross-voting in the presidential poll and claimed that at least six MLAs from his party voted in favour of Murmu, defying its stated support for the opposition candidate.
"In a presidential election, MLAs and MPs vote according to their conscience and not as per their parties' affiliations.
"I don't want to say much or create any political controversy on the voting pattern. I also don't believe that there will be any division in any political party on this issue," Sarma said.
The CM also expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the people of Assam for reposing their faith in the NDA's presidential candidate.
Bora said, "Altogether 24 Congress MLAs along with the lone CPI(M) legislator and an Independent had attended a meeting where opposition nominee Yashwant Sinha was present to seek their support. It is obvious that some of them had links with the ruling camp."
He also stated that the party "will identify them and necessary action will be taken".
Asked whether the opposition AIUDF MLAs had voted for Murmu, Bora said, "Before looking into what other parties did, we will have to deal with our MLAs who did not support the opposition nominee".
AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal had earlier announced that his party would support Murmu but in a turnaround a day before the presidential poll, it had decided to vote for the opposition nominee.
On the day of the election, AIUDF MLA Karimuddin Barbhuiya had claimed he had evidence that "20 Congress members, if not more, voted in favour of Murmu".
The All India United Democratic Front has 15 MLAs in the state assembly but two of them did not vote in the election as they were not in the country.
The ruling NDA has 79 MLAs in the state assembly, while three BPF members, who support the alliance in the House also voted for Murmu.
The Congress has 27 MLAs but three of them have been suspended due to anti-party activities and they have most likely voted in favour of Murmu, a party source said.
The CPM legislator and an independent member had pledged their support to Sinha.
Murmu, 64, won by an overwhelming margin, receiving over 64 per cent of valid votes cast by MPs and MLAs, comprising the electoral college, to succeed Ram Nath Kovind to become the country's 15th President.
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