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In 2020, the August sales tax holiday allowed Tennesseans to enjoy food and drinks at their favorite restaurant - without paying sales tax. This included alcohol.
Post-pandemic 2022 is not so kind to the hospitality industry. Although some food at grocery stores is exempt from sales tax for the entire month of August, alcoholic beverages are not. You'll pay regular tax for your favorite six-pack of suds or bottle of vino at Publix.
Meals served at restaurants are taxed. So are drinks at the bar, taproom, and tasting room.
There is one silver lining. Sales of apparel are tax exempt from Friday, July 29 until midnight Sunday, July 31, 2022. Sell all your hats, shirts, boxers - you name it. Yes, breweries, distilleries, and wineries qualify for the sales tax exemption for apparel, as long as the item costs less than $100.
All this talk about holidays has us humming Charles Brown's classic Merry Christmas Baby.
I haven't had a drink this morning,
But I'm all lit up like a Christmas tree.
Here are the details on the three 2022 sales tax holidays.
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Historian Catherine Corless has said she is “relieved” the Government has given the green light to the excavation of infant remains at the former mother and baby home in Tuam.
The Government approved a proposal on Wednesday to establish an independent office to oversee the exhumation.
The work at the burial site – by the Office of the Director of Authorised Intervention, Tuam – will involve exhumation, analysis, identification if possible, and re-interment of the remains at the site.
Ms Corless’s research revealed that 796 babies and young children were buried in a sewage system at the Co Galway institution between 1925 and 1961.
She said she was “delighted” with the Government’s decision.
“It’s more than welcome,” she told RTE’s Drivetime programme. “We have to wait until September… for the Oireachtas to pass it as well but I’ve no doubt that will happen and a director will be chosen to oversee the exhumation.
“It is good news for survivors and for people who have family in that sewage facility so it is indeed a good day. I’m very relieved it’s come to this.
“It’s been very long journey. We couldn’t give up. It had to be done so we are very relieved indeed.”
Children’s Minister Roderic O’Gorman said affected families had waited a “long time” for this development.
He said he intends to appoint a director of the independent office in the autumn and start excavation “as soon as possible”.
Mr O’Gorman said his proposal for an intervention at the Tuam site under the Institutional Burials Act and a draft order directing intervention will be laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas for approval.
“These are the final steps necessary in order to appoint a director and start the excavation in Tuam,” he said.
“Affected families, and indeed the people of Ireland, have waited a long time for this.
“If approved by the Houses (of the Oireachtas) I will appoint a director in the autumn with a view to starting the excavation as soon as possible.”
It follows the signing into law of the Institutional Burials Act 2022 earlier this month.
The Act, which provides the underlying legislative basis for the intervention, allows the Government by order to direct an intervention at a site where manifestly inappropriate burials of people who died in residential institutions took place.
The Government may make an order when the criteria set out in the legislation are met. Ministers confirmed on Wednesday that they were satisfied that the criteria are met at Tuam.
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Ghana Link Network Services has publicly disagreed with accusations by the Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana that its customer service is poor.
Indeed, the IT Solutions company providing an end-to-end customs management tool at the various ports and frontiers across Ghana said customer service is one component of its activities Ghana Link excels.
Speaking on Eye on Port in the aftermath of a press conference by the Importers and Exporters Association, the Director of Operations at Ghana Link, Raymond Azaglo, said the accusation about poor customer service and responsiveness comes as a surprise to the company.
This is because “Ghana Link personnel always go the extra mile to assist any client who calls at us for assistance”.
According to him, the company has committed resources to ensure that customers and users of its systems are serviced regularly, conveniently and in a timely fashion.
“The company has a well-established state-of-the-art call service center located at our head office in Accra. It is manned by qualified and well-trained staff who handle all challenges in relation to the use of the Integrated Customs Management System. They can be reached on 0302750140,” Mr. Azaglo said.
He said in addition to that, Ghana Link has provided direct client support services through various help desks at all major customs offices across the country where they offer both walk-in and call-in services.
In Tema, where most of the country’s imports are channelled, the company has set up within the Adnan Heights, opposite the transit yard in the port enclave.
“It is manned by well-trained operations and technical staff. They receive clients on a daily basis and provide assistance to them. We go beyond that to provide help desks at very key operational sites including Golden Jubilee Terminal and MPS where we provide 24/7 services. They provide technical assistance to stakeholders including customs officers.”
“Where the nature of the issue is a purely customs-related one clients are directed to the appropriate customs office for addressing,” he added.
The Director of Operations at the Ghana Link Network Services said these offices are monitored for quality assurance purposes and continuous training programs are offered to these officers there.
The Ghana Link executive also debunked accusations that the company does not consult stakeholders before the introduction of new modules on the Integrated Customs Management System, stating that the contrary is done.
Mr. Azaglo said, “we engage in extensive consultations with all key stakeholders when making changes or updates on ICUMS.” | https://mobile.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Ghana-Link-sets-record-straight-over-accusations-by-importers-and-exporters-association-1591292 | 2022-07-27T17:52:39Z | https://mobile.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Ghana-Link-sets-record-straight-over-accusations-by-importers-and-exporters-association-1591292 | true | 2 |
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. (KTVI) – A middle-school football coach was inspired by his players to lose 130 pounds, and now he’s working on building muscle.
In the fall of 2019, Nino Accardi of Jefferson County, Missouri, weighed 420 pounds. At the time, he was coaching football at Parkway North Middle School and decided to make a big change.
“I was telling my kids, ‘Let’s get in shape, let’s get ready for the season.’ And then I told myself, ‘How can I force these kids to get in shape if I’m not there?'” he said.
Accardi used to eat out often and drink a lot of sweet tea.
“I didn’t realize that what I was putting into my body was actually bad for me,” Accardi said.
Accardi started his transformation by getting into a new exercise routine that included cardio, walking, HIIT, and weightlifting.
“The hardest part about working out is just going to the gym. Once you’re at the gym, it’s easy,” he said.
He also started to eat healthier — and he cut out the sweet tea. Now he drinks unsweetened tea with stevia, along with a gallon of water per day.
“When I was losing my weight, I was still eating out, I was still eating fast food, but I learned what to eat, what was healthy for my body. Instead of having a whole pizza, just having a few slices,” he said.
Accardi admitted his diet isn’t too strict, and he likes to have fun with his food.
“I don’t meal prep. I love fresh food but I will meal prep snacks all day long,” said Accardi, whose go-to snacks include fruit, nuts and cheese.
Accardi now weighs about 290 pounds and is working on building muscle before he focuses on reaching his goal weight of 250. But the results of his hard work are significant: So far, he’s already dropped several clothing sizes. And two years ago, Accardi was so inspired to live a healthy lifestyle that he became the owner of a protein shake shop called Nutrition Fix in House Springs.
He also loves inspiring others to make positive changes and posts about his weight loss journey often.
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SAN RAFAEL, Calif. (AP) — A Northern California burglar returned to the scene of the crime this weekend after he forgot his keys inside a doughnut company’s corporate office.
The thief stole some petty cash from Johnny Doughnuts’ office in the San Francisco Bay Area on Saturday night, police said. In another twist, he also grabbed the keys to a bakery vehicle, but didn’t steal the vehicle itself.
San Rafael police are seeking the public’s help to identify the burglar, who used an unknown tool to “manipulate” the office’s doorknob and get inside around 10 p.m., according to Lt. Dan Fink. The crime was reported to police on Monday.
Surveillance video shows the man moving between the office and a back storage area, where he pried open a filing cabinet, Fink said.
The lieutenant said the thief took a bank bag with an unknown amount of cash.
“Part of the investigating is finding out why this specific business was targeted,” he said.
Craig Blum, founder of Johnny Doughnuts, said his company plans to deliver a few dozen doughnuts to the San Rafael police officers “who came to our aid to ensure that we can continue serving our community hand-crafted doughnuts without interruption.”
“It was an unfortunate incident, but we’re glad no doughnuts or team members were harmed,” Blum said. “Sometimes even the thought of a doughnut makes you do crazy things.” | https://ktla.com/strange-news/ap-strange-news/police-california-burglar-forgot-keys-inside-crime-scene/ | 2022-07-27T17:54:11Z | https://ktla.com/strange-news/ap-strange-news/police-california-burglar-forgot-keys-inside-crime-scene/ | true | 38 |
Global Metaverse Industry Report 2022: Developmental Directions for the Near Future and Notable Ecosystem Vendors
DUBLIN, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Global Metaverse Growth Opportunities" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
This study comprehensively analyzes the global metaverse industry, including its evolution from a concept to a bold bet, and identifies key technology components that constitute the metaverse architecture.
It highlights developmental directions for the near future and notable ecosystem participants (vendors), specifically discussing their focus and product priorities. It also assesses emerging application opportunities across sectors with real-world use case examples.
Growth opportunities for market participants such as developers, service providers, and solution providers are included in the study.
Key Topics Covered:
1. Strategic Imperatives
Why is it Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
The Strategic Imperative
The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on the Metaverse Industry
Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine
Research Scope
List of Definitions
2. Introduction to the Metaverse
Next - Generation Computing Platform
The Significance of the Metaverse
The Origins of the Metaverse
Deconstructing the Metaverse
3. Metaverse Technology Architecture
Technology Architecture
Development Stages of the Metaverse
Growth Drivers
Growth Restraints
4. Metaverse in Summary
Key Participants
The Big 4 - Microsoft
The Big 4 - Meta (Formerly Facebook)
The Big 4 - Google
The Big 4 - Apple
Virtual World Platforms - Cryptocurrency - based and Others
5. The Meta Economy
Metaverse Market Trends
PACE - Prioritized Application Areas for the Metaverse
PACE - Prioritization Explained
Use Case Examples - Automotive and Education
Use Case Examples - Media and Retail
The Metaverse Opportunity for Businesses
6. Growth Opportunity Universe
Growth Opportunity 1: Developer Economy
Growth Opportunity 2: Expanded Capabilities of Service Providers
Growth Opportunity 3: Addressing Ethical Challenges
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In Numbers
168,630 people provided with cash assistance
851 000 USD of cash assistance distributed
USD 2.1. m six months (June to November 2022) net funding requirements
Operational Updates
Alarming increase in acute food insecurity In Togo, the lasting socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic compounded with recurrent climatic shocks (flooding and violent winds occur every year between June and October) and the inflationary effect of the Ukrainian crisis contribute to alarming increases in food prices that prevent vulnerable populations from meeting their basic food needs.
According to the latest Cadre Harmonisé (CH) Report, in the projected period (June-August 2022):
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386,069 people (6,59 percent of the population) are facing acute food insecurity (Phase 3-4 of the IPC, Integrated Food Security Phase Classification), an increase of 89% compared to the same period last year.
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almost 20% of the population (1,1 million people) are at risk of food insecurity (Phase 2 of the IPC), an increase of 18% compared to last year.
Since the beginning of the Ukrainian crisis, aggravated by the energy crisis in Nigeria, Togo has experienced sharp price increases in basic staple food and petroleum products. Between January and April 2022, prices of basic foodstuffs, both imported and locally produced, are up by 50 percent to 87 percent compared to the same period in 2021. Within the region, Togo is among the countries with the most spectacular price increases for local cereals: 48 percent for maize, 13 percent for sorghum, and 52 percent for beans.
The prices of petroleum products at the pump have increased thrice in the past 12 months. As of May 2022, price increases are 47% for Super (gasoline), 53% for kerosene, and 45% for diesel.
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Which outdoor dining essentials are best?
Moving your meal from the dining room or in front of the TV to your yard can make it feel like a special event. But you need the right outdoor dining essentials, whether you’re enjoying a simple dinner with other members of your household or a feast with a large group of friends and family.
If you don’t already have one, you’ll need a dining set to sit at, plus you might want to buy tableware and linen that’s better suited to outside use. The right pieces undoubtedly improve your outdoor dining game.
What do you need for outdoor dining?
Dining table set
If you’re serious about dining alfresco, you’ll need a decent patio dining set. You can find everything from compact tables that seat two to enormous versions with space for 12 or more. A seating capacity of six to eight is about right for most households. However, if you sometimes like to host large gatherings, consider buying a table with an extendable leaf.
Tableware
Plates, bowls, glasses, servingware and flatware are all needed for outdoor dining. You may be happy to repurpose the same pieces you use indoors, but some people prefer to use sturdier offerings outdoors.
Table linen
The right table linen transforms your dining area and makes it more practical. Table runners are less formal tablecloths for outdoor dining, although you don’t need a runner or a cloth unless you want one. Cloth napkins are a more eco-friendly alternative to paper napkins and make meals feel like more of an event, while placemats protect tables from heat and spills.
Lighting and decoration
Outdoor lighting is essential if you plan to eat outdoors after dark or keep the fun going well into the evening. You don’t have to hardwire outdoor lights or spend a huge sum on lighting. There are plenty of solar-powered and battery-operated options. You might also buy decorative items for your table, but they aren’t essential.
Outdoor dining tips
- Extend outdoor dining season: A gazebo and an outdoor heater or firepit let you comfortably use your outdoor dining space well into winter.
- Decorate with plants: Whether it’s a vine-covered pergola or just a few containers dotted around, plants brighten up an outdoor dining area.
- Cook outdoors: If you want to cook in your yard, as well, invest in a decent grill or an outdoor pizza oven.
- Think about shade: Shade sails, gazebos or large umbrellas can provide shade on sunny days. This lets you get more use from your outdoor dining spot without overheating or getting a sunburn.
Best outdoor dining sets
Safavieh Hailee Rectangular Dining Set
Seating eight, this long rectangular table is perfect for large households or entertaining and comes with chairs and cushions. The chairs and frame of the table are wicker-covered, while the tabletop is glass for easy cleaning. Sold by Wayfair
Lark Manor Harbison Rectangular Dining Set
With four chairs and a bench, this table comfortably fits six or can fit seven at a push if you squeeze an extra person on the bench. Made from solid wood, it looks great and feels sturdy. Sold by Wayfair
Best Choice Products Outdoor Wicker Dining Set
This compact four-person set is ideal if you have a small outdoor space or don’t need to seat many people. The PE rattan finish is weather-resistant, as are the comfortable seat cushions. Sold by Amazon
Best tableware for outdoor dining
Certified International Radiance Teal Melamine Dinnerware Set
This dinnerware looks like stoneware with an attractive rustic glaze, but it’s really made from melamine, so it’s virtually unbreakable and great for the rigors of outdoor dining. The set contains four bowls, four dinner plates and four salad plates. Sold by Amazon
Gibson Home Sherwood Three-Piece Acacia Wood Salad Bowl Set
You’re bound to impress your guests with this gorgeous solid acacia wood salad bowl and matching salad servers. Not only does it look great, but it’s a practical and durable choice for alfresco dining. Sold by Amazon
Libbey Hammered Base All-Purpose Stemless Wine Glasses
While they’re designed to hold wine, these glasses are also great for cocktails, liquor over ice and soft drinks. Thanks to their versatility, they’re the only glasses you’ll need for outdoor dining, no matter what your guests drink. Sold by Amazon
These carafes are perfect for serving water or wine at the table, making it easier for guests to help themselves. They come in a set of three, each with a lid that keeps bugs and debris from getting inside. Sold by Amazon
Best table linens for outdoor dining
Chocolate Lemon Heat-Resistant Table Runner
Table runners dress up your table while still keeping the mood relaxed overall. This one is water-resistant and heat-resistant, so you can easily serve food in pots or pans still hot from the oven without damaging your table. Sold by Amazon
Sweet Home Collection Woven Fabric Place Mats
The rustic look of these placemats lends itself well to outdoor dining, protecting your table without looking formal or stuffy. They’re machine washable, so they’re easy to keep clean between uses. Sold by Amazon
Eight Owls Stonewashed Linen Napkins
These napkins are naturally rumpled, which leans into the casual feel you want from outdoor meals. You can choose from 12 colors, including rustic taupe, soft teal blue, sunset pink and plum burgundy. Sold by Amazon
Best lighting for outdoor dining
Brightown Outdoor String Lights
You can hang these string lights to bring a touch of magic to any outdoor dining space. There are 25 lights on a string, but you can link up to three strands together for extra length and brightness. Sold by Amazon
These mason jar lights are perfect for setting on your table, providing light and decoration. They’re battery-operated and come with LED bulbs with 10,000-hour lifespans. Sold by Amazon
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He quickly arranged to deliver remarks in the Rose Garden around midday
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President Joe Biden looked forward to ending his Covid-19 isolation Wednesday after testing negative for the virus on Tuesday night and again on Wednesday morning.
He quickly arranged to deliver remarks in the Rose Garden around midday.
"Back to the Oval," Biden tweeted after the White House released the latest daily update from his doctor confirming that he was clear to end the isolation period that is required after someone tests positive for the coronavirus. Biden, 79, tested positive last week.
Biden's tweet included a photo of a rapid Covid-19 test with the line showing a negative result.
"Thanks to Doc for the good care, and to all of you for your support," the president's tweet said.
Also Read: Biden likely infected with BA5 variant
Dr. Kevin O'Connor, Biden's physician, wrote in Wednesday's update that the president had completed a five-day course of Paxlovid, an anti-viral drug used to treat Covid-19. Biden remains free of fever and had not used Tylenol in the past 36 hours.
Biden's symptoms were almost "completely resolved," O'Connor reported.
"Given these reassuring factors, the president will discontinue his strict isolation measures," the doctor wrote.
Biden will wear a "well-fitting" face mask for 10 days anytime he is around others, O'Connor said.
Biden tested positive for the coronavirus on July 21. He continued to work during isolation, holding meetings virtually and addressing groups through tape-recorded messages.
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Ki-Jana Hoever insists he is a ‘hard-working player’ and refutes Bruno Lage’s claim that he suffered an injury against Crystal Palace due to poor preparation.
Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach Lage criticised Hoever in the aftermath of the 2-0 defeat to Palace on March 5, suggesting the defender’s hamstring injury could be attributed to his effort on the training ground. Hoever, 20, didn’t make another appearance under Lage after those comments were made.
The former Liverpool defender was allowed to leave Wolves on loan earlier this summer and penned a season-long deal with PSV Eindhoven. Hoever is hoping to play regularly back in his native Holland and prove Lage wrong.
READ: Bruno Lage blasts Ki-Jana Hoever in furious Wolves press conference
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“I’m sure I’m a hard-working player,” he told Voetbal International (via Sport Witness), in response to Lage’s criticism. “That’s what got me where I am now. I’m not always the easiest guy, I admit that, but I wasn’t injured because I didn’t train hard.
“It was a learning moment for both parties. It’s not nice, people might think differently about me. Now I have to prove them wrong.”
Wolves haven't replaced Hoever in their squad and head into the Premier League campaign with Nelson Semedo, Jonny Castro Otto and Rayan Ait-Nouri to choose from at full-back.
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Former EastEnders star Martine McCutcheon has been seen beaming as she made cocktails in a black bikini on holiday.
The star, who has been enjoying a holiday in Turkey alongside husband Jack McManus and their seven year old child Rafferty, took a break from the sunshine to enjoy some cocktails.
Mum of one Martine posted a short video of her and a member of the bar staff shaking up the drinks, with Martine seen wearing a black bikini and a straw hat to protect herself from the sun.
The actress, 46, previously posted a series of images to her Instagram account and told fans how much fun the family is having on the trip.
She penned: “We are in Bodrum! So far I’m loving it! The landscape is stunning, the people are so friendly and the weather was gorgeous today… Hot but with a cool breeze.
"We’ve been proper tourists today and I love the bustling energy, the fab shops and the bluer that blue sea! So far so fabulous!”
She smiled for the cameras in a white cutout top with son Rafferty.
And later her adorable son posed with his thumbs up as he explored a market in the city.
Just last week, Martine told fans how much she couldn’t wait for her break as she posted a picture of herself in a black bikini.
In the post, Martine could be seen in a two piece black swimming costume and red sunglasses, whilst carrying a straw fedora and her black flip flops.
In the caption she revealed to her 531,000 followers that she had "finally" booked a holiday.
She wrote: "Finally booked our holiday! I can’t wait to see the ocean! Time to get the bikini, sunglasses, flip flops and sun hats packed, whoop! #bookeditpackeditfeckedoff"
The trip away appears long overdue after the English actress recently admitted the menopause had left her feeling as though she was "losing her mind".
Taking to social media, she told fans that she started Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) to help tackle her symptoms, which she described as a "game-changer".
The former EastEnders star has also been sharing her weight loss journey over the past year, and has praised celeb pal Davina McCall for giving her advice about how to deal with the changes, as well as thanking her menopause doctor Naomi Potter.
Posting to her Instagram story about her HRT, Martine said: "It’s been quite a game changer for me, there’s still some adjustments and tweaks to make.
"I've been really so lucky to be guided by the force of nature that is Davina and Naomi Potter is a godsend to women going through this time.
"When we are all losing our minds this lady is calm, collected and so wise about the whole situation."
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A number of research firms have changed their ratings and price targets for Twilio (NYSE: TWLO):
- 7/26/2022 – Twilio had its price target lowered by analysts at Jefferies Financial Group Inc. from $130.00 to $110.00.
- 7/25/2022 – Twilio was downgraded by analysts at Macquarie from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating. They now have a $96.00 price target on the stock.
- 7/22/2022 – Twilio had its price target lowered by analysts at Cowen Inc. from $250.00 to $150.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
- 7/22/2022 – Twilio had its price target lowered by analysts at Cowen Inc from $250.00 to $150.00.
- 7/19/2022 – Twilio is now covered by analysts at Sanford C. Bernstein. They set a “market perform” rating and a $91.00 price target on the stock.
- 7/18/2022 – Twilio had its price target lowered by analysts at Piper Sandler from $220.00 to $132.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
- 7/14/2022 – Twilio had its price target lowered by analysts at Morgan Stanley from $240.00 to $160.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
- 6/8/2022 – Twilio is now covered by analysts at Scotiabank. They set an “outperform” rating and a $215.00 price target on the stock.
- 6/2/2022 – Twilio was downgraded by analysts at Barclays PLC from an “overweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating. They now have a $110.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $175.00.
Twilio Price Performance
Shares of NYSE TWLO traded up $3.00 during midday trading on Wednesday, reaching $81.95. 65,163 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 2,868,093. The firm has a market cap of $14.89 billion, a PE ratio of -15.09 and a beta of 1.61. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $92.69 and its 200-day simple moving average is $136.00. Twilio Inc. has a 12 month low of $77.14 and a 12 month high of $399.48. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09, a quick ratio of 8.10 and a current ratio of 8.10.
Twilio (NYSE:TWLO – Get Rating) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 4th. The technology company reported ($0.86) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.98) by $0.12. Twilio had a negative return on equity of 6.11% and a negative net margin of 30.86%. The company had revenue of $875.36 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $861.56 million. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that Twilio Inc. will post -3.46 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Insider Activity at Twilio
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Twilio
Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of TWLO. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its position in shares of Twilio by 25.6% during the 1st quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 13,121,939 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $2,162,627,000 after buying an additional 2,678,049 shares during the period. Norges Bank acquired a new position in shares of Twilio in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $384,675,000. Flossbach Von Storch AG acquired a new position in shares of Twilio in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $200,903,000. Renaissance Technologies LLC grew its position in shares of Twilio by 631.0% in the 1st quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC now owns 1,163,695 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $191,789,000 after purchasing an additional 1,004,500 shares during the period. Finally, ARK Investment Management LLC grew its position in shares of Twilio by 23.7% in the 1st quarter. ARK Investment Management LLC now owns 5,021,261 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $827,554,000 after purchasing an additional 962,047 shares during the period. 75.10% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Twilio Inc, together with its subsidiaries, provides a cloud communications platform that enables developers to build, scale, and operate customer engagement within software applications in the United States and internationally. Its customer engagement platform provides a set of application programming interfaces that handle the higher-level communication logic needed for nearly every type of customer engagement, as well as enable developers to embed voice, messaging, video, and email capabilities into their applications.
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Many loved ones and supporters of U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner have spoken up about her situation and called for her release since she was first detained in Russia on drug charges in February.
As her trial has unfolded over the past month, U.S.-based advocates have ramped up public pressure on the Biden administration to bring her home, while members of the Russian team she plays for in the off-season have testified in defense of her character both on and off the court.
Griner herself hasn't made many public remarks, beyond issuing a brief guilty plea in which she admitted to bringing cannabis into Russia — where it's illegal for both medical and recreational purposes — and emphasizing that she packed her bags in a hurry and had no intention of breaking any laws. She could face up to 10 years if convicted.
At a court hearing on Wednesday, the WNBA star and Olympic gold medalist finally took the stand herself to explain why she had the vape cartridges in the first place, how they ended up in her luggage and what happened to her after they were discovered.
"She didn't need a lot of preparation because she just told her story and she's had a lot of time to think about it since February," Griner's lawyer, Alexander Boikov, told NPR after the hearing. "It's not hard to tell the truth."
Griner says her rights weren't read to her at the time of her arrest
Griner testified that she had traveled to Russia in February to join her Russian team, UMMC Yekaterinburg, for the playoffs. (It's not unusual for WNBA athletes to play for foreign teams in the off-season to supplement their incomes, which are significantly lower than that of their NBA counterparts.)
She flew to Moscow on Feb. 17, amidst growing global concerns that Russia would launch a full-scale invasion of Ukraine — which it went on to do exactly a week later. Griner said she was determined to go, as she didn't want to let her team down.
Griner was stopped at the airport after customs officers found the vape cartridges in her luggage. She reiterated on Wednesday that she hadn't meant to take them with her to Russia, and conjectured that she had forgotten about them because she'd been stressed and in a hurry to catch her flight.
"I still don't understand to this day how it got in my bags," she told the court in her testimony.
While Griner says she'd forgotten about the vape cartridges, she was keenly aware of packing certain comfort foods from home, including her favorite Texas barbecue sauce and spices.
"I like to eat a lot," she added.
She went on to describe a confusing scene at the airport. Russian authorities were unable to provide translation beyond basic words like "sign this," forcing her to turn to Google Translate to try to understand what the documents actually said.
"I was told what to do, but not why or what it means," Griner said.
She also said her rights were never read to her at the airport.
Griner was allowed to access a lawyer before being interrogated, though says the translation problems continued. She recalled the court providing her with a stack of documents only for a translator to tell her, "Well, basically it says you're guilty."
Griner's legal team said they would present more witnesses at next Tuesday's hearing, and suggested that their closing arguments would focus on violations of Griner's legal rights.
"The detention, the search, the arrest, they were imperfect," Boikov told NPR.
Griner was prescribed medical cannabis for chronic pain
Griner highlighted points previously made by her defense, most notably that she had unintentionally broken Russian law and the hash oil in her bags was legally prescribed to address chronic pain issues.
She explained that she holds a medical cannabis license in Arizona — where she plays for the Phoenix Mercury — and that a doctor had prescribed it to address a litany of chronic injuries affecting her knee and ankle. She said she even had to use a wheelchair for several months.
Griner's Russian teammate and team doctor have already testified about the toll that the sport has taken on her body and the fact that she's never failed a drug test.
When asked why she used cannabis, Griner answered that the benefits of medical marijuana outweigh those — and the risks — of other strong painkillers. Griner's defense had presented an expert witness to discuss how medical marijuana can be used to treat chronic pain at a hearing the previous day, but it was cut short due to excessive heat in the courtroom.
Griner said she was only treated with medical cannabis during the rare breaks in her schedule, most recently in February. She said she would never use it during competition, not only because that could potentially get a team disqualified or banned, but could also ruin a player's career.
"My career is my whole life," she said at one point. "I've dedicated everything: time, my body, being away from my family. I spend six months of the year away from everybody ... There is nothing I wouldn't do for my career and my team."
The slow-moving trial is one step closer to a verdict
A Russian judge has ordered Griner detained for the length of her trial, which her legal team says could conclude by mid-to-late August.
The Biden administration, which considers Griner "wrongfully detained," says bringing her home is a priority. Russia, which insists her case is not political, has indicated an interest in arranging a prisoner swap but says nothing can happen while the trial is still in progress.
Some legal experts believe Griner's guilty plea is a strategy for a shorter trial and for leniency — especially given that Russian criminal courts have a reported conviction rate of 99%.
Maynes reported from Russia. Treisman reported from Washington, D.C.
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The fight over IndyCar champion Alex Palou is headed to court as Chip Ganassi Racing filed a civil lawsuit in Indiana against the Spanish driver who is attempting to leave the team at the end of the season.
Palou is in his second season driving for Ganassi. The team owner said he picked up the exclusive option he held on Palou for the 2023 season. Palou, meanwhile, says he informed CGR he does not intend to return for a third season, and McLaren Racing said it has signed the driver for next year.
The lawsuit filed in Marion County Superior Court in Indianapolis names both Palou and ALPA Racing, which is listed as Palou’s “racing entity” as defendants.
“Alex Palou is under contract with Chip Ganassi Racing through the end of the 2023 season,” the team said in a Wednesday statement. “He is a valued member of our team, and we will continue to support him in chasing wins, podiums, and IndyCar championships.
“As the result of a competing racing team improperly attempting to contract with him notwithstanding the clear terms of our contract, we are proceeding to legal process pursuant to the contract. Any and all inquiries on the matter will be handled by our legal counsel.”
McLaren Racing head Zak Brown has repeatedly told The Associated Press that he signed Palou under the representation that Palou is a free agent. Brown has not decided where he’d use Palou, and the options range from a third seat in the IndyCar Series, a possible shot at a Formula One seat or even the new Formula E team it plans to launch next year.
Palou spent his first IndyCar season driving for Dale Coyne Racing in 2020 and then moved last year to Ganassi, where he won the championship and became the first driver since Dario Franchitti in 2012 to win races in Ganassi’s No. 10 car.
Ganassi on July 12 said he’d exercised the option on 2023 for Palou. Hours later, Palou issued a series of tweets stating he had no intention of returning to the team next year.
Minutes after Palou’s tweets, McLaren said it had signed the driver.
Palou has come under heavy scrutiny in the IndyCar paddock as the drama unfolds, with teammate Scott Dixon among those most critical of the way he’s handled the situation. Palou one month earlier had insisted he was not interested in leaving Ganassi, and now maintains his June statements were not a lie.
Palou is currently ranked sixth in the IndyCar standings, 44 points behind Indianapolis 500 winner and Ganassi teammate Marcus Ericsson. There are five races remaining in the season.
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Who Is Wearing The New Black Panther Suit In Wakanda Forever? An Investigation
For the first time in three years, Marvel Studios and head honcho Kevin Feige made their way to San Diego Comic-Con to bombard fans with big reveals and footage from the next wave of Marvel Cinematic Universe projects. For my money, however, by far the best thing to come out of the studio's Hall H panel was the trailer for Ryan Coogler's "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever." It's a preview that stirs up a whole spectrum of emotions with its visuals and music — from the awe-inspiring first look at Namor the Sub-Mariner to the heartbreak of Wakanda's citizens grieving the death of King T'Challa in the wake of "Black Panther" star Chadwick Boseman's tragic passing from cancer in 2020.
The trailer then closes with an intriguing final shot of someone suited up in the Black Panther costume, which you can check out below. But who, exactly, is wearing the suit?
This image doesn't reveal much about the new Black Panther, other than their suit is laced with gold accents — a change from T'Challa's costume, which has silver accents — and they have a fairly slim build. We can safely assume that isn't Hulk who's extending their vibranium claws in this shot (no disrespect to our beloved green, beefy boy), but what about all the far more likely suspects either confirmed or rumored to show up in "Wakanda Forever?" Let's break it down.
Could Killmonger be resurrected?
Let's start with the least likely, but not impossible, candidate: Erik "Killmonger" Stevens. As you may recall, T'Challa's cousin-turned-nemesis (played by Michael B. Jordan) briefly overthrew his relative as the king of Wakanda in the first "Black Panther" movie. He then ingested the Heart-Shaped Herb to gain the powers of the Black Panther and donned a super-suit that, notably, also had gold accents.
The biggest obstacle to this theory, naturally, is that Killmonger died in "Black Panther," and resurrecting him in "Wakanda Forever" risks under-mining the gravitas of his demise. But at the same time, if it were handled right, there could be something powerful about Killmonger returning from the Ancestral Plane in the wake of T'Challa's death and becoming the new Black Panther, giving him a real shot at being a proper hero for the first time. What's more, Killmonger asked to be buried at sea before he died, and the concept of enemies rising from the sea is going to be a motif of sorts in the sequel.
Lest we get ahead of ourselves, though, it's worth noting the gold accents on the legs and hands of the new Black Panther suit look different from those on Killmonger's iteration. Plus, resurrecting Killmonger could open a whole can of worms in terms of MCU canon (if he can come back, why not T'Challa?), and that includes the idea of "Wakanda Forever" featuring a version of the character from another universe. Best to leave those sorts of multiverse hijinks to "What If...?," where Jordan has already reprised his role in animated form.
Shuri, fighting for family
Being T'Challa's sister, Letitia Wright's Shuri is now next in line to the Wakandan throne after Queen Ramonda and should be a full-grown adult by the time "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" takes place. She also has the know-how to create a new Black Panther suit that mimics the powers granted by the Heart-Shaped Herb. (In case you forgot: Killmonger had the rest of the crop burned after taking it and the last herb was given to T'Challa to restore his super-abilities.)
Other clues similarly point to Shuri becoming the next Black Panther, starting with the fact that she's taken on the mantle in Marvel's comic books. On top of that, photos of the "Wakanda Forever" LEGO sets show Shuri wearing a Black Panther suit, albeit the older one with silver accents rather than gold. While that could simply be a way of throwing snooping fans off the trail, it could also mean Shuri will start out wearing her brother's costume early on in the film before donning an upgraded version later on.
Among the complicating factors here are Wright herself, whose controversial behavior casts doubt on the idea of Shuri becoming the face of the "Black Panther" franchise moving forward. And let's not forget: If Shuri's out there protecting Wakanda as the Black Panther, who's back at home serving as her person-in-the-chair (a role she filled when T'Challa was alive)? Lucky for her, though, there's another young tech-whiz in the film who could fill that position, at least for a while.
Nakia, fighting for love
"It was my duty to fight for what I love."
So says the Wakandan spy Nakia in the first "Black Panther" movie when T'Challa states she saved both him and Wakanda. Who better then to take up his old mantle in "Wakanda Forever," with no less a talent than Lupita Nyong'o leading the charge? Plus, we know the Oscar winner's been working out extra-hard for the film since recovering from a bout with Covid mid-production.
Still, if we're going to be quoting things Nakia has said in the past, we can't overlook her response when Queen Ramonda told her she should be the one to take the last of the Heart-Shaped Herb after T'Challa was seemingly killed in combat by Killmonger: "I am a spy with no army. I wouldn't stand a chance." Would her attitude have changed, now that she's had time to reflect on her lover's for-real passing? Either way, Nakia is the first person to appear in the "Wakanda Forever" trailer, suggesting she's one of many returning characters with a bigger role to play this time around.
Okoye, fighting for duty
Few people in Wakanda take their loyalities to the country's throne as seriously as Okoye (Danai Gurira), so much so that she even served Killmonger when he became king and turned against her own lover, W'Kabi, when forced to choose between her loyalty to him and T'Challa. Plus, as the leader of the Dora Milaje, she's an incredibly strong fighter who's more than up for the task of being the Black Panther, Heart-Shaped Herb or not.
In light of T'Challa's death, it's possible Queen Ramonda would turn to Okoye to take up his old mantle rather than risking losing yet another family member by allowing Shuri to become the next Black Panther. Okoye likely wouldn't hesitate to fulfill such a request, either, choosing her devotion to her queen over her fellow Dora Milaje. Then again, might Wakanda be better served by Okoye using her tactical skills and field experience to support someone else as the Black Panther? If only there was another Wakandan warrior with related training who could fill that role in her place...
Aneka, the newcomer
If you're not familiar with Michaela Coel, that's about to change in a major way. The creator and star of the critically-acclaimed TV shows "Chewing Gum" and "I May Destroy You" is co-starring in "Wakanda Forever" as Aneka, a Wakandan character who's served as a combat instructor for the Dora Milaje in Marvel's comic books. Needless to say, like Okoye, she has the fighting expertise to take up the role of Wakanda's defender, with or without whatever new doohickeys Shuri might add to the latest version of the Black Panther costume.
Having a newcomer to the MCU serve as the next Black Panther would certainly be one of the less predictable choices Ryan Coogler and Marvel could make with "Wakanda Forever." But by that same count, it would also be a bold one and give Aneka an arc worthy of someone with Coel's screen presence. Either way, it will be interesting to see what comes of this particular character in the film.
M'Baku, the rebel
Winston Duke was a real scene-stealer in "Black Panther" as T'Challa's enemy-turned-friend and leader of the Jabari tribe, M'Baku. The actor is also said to play an expanded role in "Wakanda Forever," with Duke himself having hinted at M'Baku fully embracing his Wakandan identity in the film. So why not have the warrior-leader who nearly bested T'Challa in ritual combat take up the mantle of Wakanda's greatest defender?
There's just one problem. With no disrespect to Duke (again, we love our beefy boys!), the figure in the Black Panther costume in the "Wakanda Forever" trailer is noticeably slimmer than him, as recent photos of the actor can attest. That doesn't mean M'Baku won't have a vital part to play in the movie or that he won't be heading into battle against Namor and his people. But unless there are two Black Panthers in Ryan Coogler's sequel (which, hey, maybe there are), we can probably rule this possibility out.
Ramonda, the queen
Might that secretly be Wakanda's own Queen Ramonda (Angela Bassett) suited up as Black Panther in the "Wakanda Forever" trailer? As noted by "The UnCommons" comics creator Tony Weaver Jr., the costume in the trailer bears a resemblance to the one that T'Challa's father, T'Chaka, wore in the MCU back when he was serving as Wakanda's warrior. Could it be that Ramonda will wear that same suit at some point in the "Black Panther" sequel, perhaps in a flashback to the aftermath of Thanos' snap when both Shuri and T'Challa were "dusted?" That would further explain the moment in the "Wakanda Forever" trailer where a distressed Ramonda declares her "entire family is gone."
Bassett, as it were, only recently played one of several deadly assassins in "Gunpowder Milkshake," so she may've well been up for a more action-heavy turn in "Wakanda Forever." This is also a situation where we can't rule out the idea of two people suiting up as Black Panther in the movie, with Ramonda passing the torch to someone younger at some point. That would, in turn, afford the character a moving storyline in the sequel, enough so as to warrant taking this theory seriously.
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It was confirmed this week that Hall Leys Park and Bath Gardens had retained their Green Flag status for 2022 – a 15th consecutive year in the case of the much-loved Matlock facility.
Council leader Garry Purdy said: “After two years that have seen our parks and green spaces play a vital role for people through lockdowns as a place to relax, exercise and meet friends and family safely, the news that these two parks have achieved the Green Flag Award is testament to the hard work and dedication of our clean and green teams that make these such great green spaces that everyone can enjoy.
“We remain committed to adding to the list next year our Ashbourne Recreation Ground, where significant improvements continue to take place thanks to the excellent work of our teams.”
Deputy leader Susan Hobson added: “As a district council we are proud to own and maintain 30 fabulous parks and gardens across the Dales – and they all look absolutely tremendous. They continue to be a haven for local people and visitors, especially at this time of the year.”
The Green Flag Award scheme is managed by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy under licence from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.
It recognises and rewards well-managed parks and green spaces, setting the benchmark standard for the management of green spaces across the United Kingdom and around the world.
Any green space that is freely accessible to the public is eligible to enter the scheme, and winners must apply each year to renew their Green Flag Award status.
Keep Britain Tidy’s accreditation manager Paul Todd said: “I would like to congratulate everyone involved in making these parks worthy of a Green Flag Award.
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By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer
NEW YORK — Long dreamed about and in development for longer than the big league career of the man it honors, the Jackie Robinson Museum opened Tuesday in Manhattan with a gala ceremony attended by the widow of the barrier-breaking ballplayer and two of his children.
Rachel Robinson, who turned 100 on July 19, watched the half-hour outdoor celebration from a wheelchair in the 80-degree heat, then cut a ribbon to cap a project launched in 2008.
Her 72-year-old daughter, Sharon, also looked on from a wheelchair and 70-year-old son David spoke to the crowd of about 200 sitting on folding chairs arrayed in a closed-off section of Varick Street, a major thoroughfare where the 19,380-square-foot museum is located. It opens to the public on Sept. 5.
“The issues in baseball, the issues that Jackie Robinson challenged in 1947, they’re still with us,” David Robinson said. “The signs of white only have been taken down, but the complexity of equal opportunity still exists.”
Rachel Robinson announced the museum on April 15, 2008, the 61st anniversary of Jackie breaking the big league color barrier with the Brooklyn Dodgers at Ebbets Field. Robinson became NL Rookie of the Year, the 1949 NL batting champion and MVP, a seven-time All-Star and a World Series champion in 1955. He hit .313 with 141 home runs and 200 stolen bases in 11 seasons and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1962.
Robinson, who died in 1972, had an impact beyond baseball, galvanizing a significant slice of American public opinion and boosting the civil rights movement.
“There’s nowhere on the globe where dream is attached to our name – or our country’s name,” New York City Mayor Eric Adams said. “There’s not a German dream. There’s not a French dream. There’s not a Polish dream. Darn it, there’s an American dream. And this man and wife took that dream and forced America and baseball to say you’re not going to be a dream on a piece of paper, you’re going to be a dream in life. We are greater because of No. 42 and because he had an amazing wife who understood that dream and vision.”
A gala dinner was held Monday night to preview the museum, which contains 4,500 artifacts, including playing equipment and items such as Robinson’s 1946 minor league contract for $600 a month and his 1947 rookie contract for a $5,000 salary. The museum also holds a collection of 40,000 images and 450 hours of footage.
A 15-piece band played at the ceremony, attended by former pitcher CC Sabathia, former NL president Len Coleman and former Mets owner Fred Wilpon, along with players’ association head Tony Clark and Hall of Fame president Josh Rawitch.
“Without him, there would be no me,” Sabathia said. “I wouldn’t have been able to live out my dream of playing Major League Baseball.”
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman, director Spike Lee (wearing a Brooklyn Dodgers cap) and former tennis star and Dodgers co-owner Billie Jean King also were on hand.
“It seems like we’re more divided than ever,” King said. “People like Jackie Robinson was a great reminder every single morning, every single evening that we have to do the right thing every day.”
Original projections had a 2010 opening and $25 million cost. The Great Recession caused a delay.
Ground finally was broken on April 27, 2017, when the Jackie Robinson Foundation said it had raised $23.5 million of a planned $42 million and the museum was intended to open in 2019. The pandemic caused more delays, and the total raised has risen to $38 million, of which $2.6 million was contributed by New York City.
Tickets will cost $18 for adults and $15 for students, seniors and children. The second floor includes an education center, part of a plan envisioned by Rachel Robinson.
“She wanted a fixed tribute to her husband, where people could come and learn about him, but also be inspired,” said foundation president Della Britton, who headed the project. “We want to be that place, as young people now say, a safe space, where people will talk about race and not worry about the initial backlash that happens when you say something on social media.”
David Robinson said his father would have been proud.
“He was a man who used the word ‘we,’” David said. “I think today Jackie Robinson would say I accept this honor, but I accept this honor on behalf of something far beyond my individual self, far beyond my family, far beyond even my race. Jackie Robinson would say don’t think of you standing on my shoulders, I think of myself as standing on the shoulders of my mother, who was a sharecropper in Georgia, my grandmother, who was born a slave.”
Earlier today, the Jackie Robinson Museum had its ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Grammy Award-winning artist @Nas looks back at Robinson’s legacy on the diamond and in the social justice movement. pic.twitter.com/VIsgZIL0at
— ESPN (@espn) July 26, 2022
After turning 100 last week, Rachel Robinson cuts the ribbon for the new Jackie Robinson Museum in NYC!
The museum will open its doors to the public on September 5th. pic.twitter.com/417k4LdAUc
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Soccer star Briana Scurry still remembers the day she knew she wanted to be an Olympian: It was 1980, and Scurry, then 8 years old, watched on TV as the underdog men's U.S. Olympic ice hockey team beat Team USSR in Lake Placid, NY.
"I was so inspired, I rose up from the couch and declared to my parents that I wanted to be an Olympian," Scurry says. "They, thankfully, were nurturing of that little inspiration and helped me hone my skills in all different sports through high school."
Scurry would go on to become one of the top goalkeepers in the history of U.S. women's soccer. She won two Olympic gold medals, in 1996 and 2004, and a World Cup in 1999. But her soccer career ended abruptly in 2010, when she was playing in the new Women's Professional Soccer league and a member of the opposing team collided with her, crashing her knee into Scurry's right temple.
"My whole life changed from that moment," Scurry says. "I knew there was something really wrong. ... That was the last soccer game I've ever played."
The collision left Scurry with a traumatic brain injury, which resulted in constant, excruciating headaches, blurred vision, cognitive problems and depression. She was unable to work and the league soon collapsed, leaving her without a medical team or training facility to help her. To make matters worse, Scurry's insurance company refused to cover the surgery she needed to repair the nerve that was the source of her pain, and she was reduced to pawning her two gold medals.
"It was the most difficult thing I'd ever done in my life," Scurry says of selling her Olympic medals for $18,000. "But it was the patch and the temporary fix that I needed to get some stability in order to continue to press forward and get the help I needed."
Scurry credits Chryssa, the woman who would become her wife, with helping to pressure the insurance company into covering her surgery and therapy — and with helping her buy back her Olympic medals. In 2017, Scurry became the first Black woman to be inducted in the National Soccer Hall of Fame. She tells her story in the new memoir, My Greatest Save.
Interview highlights
On fighting for equity in resources with the U.S. Soccer Federation — like per diems, air travel and prize money
We felt in 1995 that we had some leverage at that point in time because the Olympics were just around the corner and we were, in fact, favored to win. So myself and eight of my other teammates basically decided to go on strike against the Federation. We risked not only our livelihoods, but also our dreams. ... I was an 8-year-old girl who wanted to be an Olympian, and here I was at the precipice of potentially achieving a lifelong dream, and I was risking it for something that was greater than myself. We knew that the Federation would have to cave eventually, but boy, were they mean and nasty in the process. They said some very unsavory things about us as players, and all we were trying to do was provide equity for not only ourselves, but for all the women that would come behind us and don the jersey and represent the United States of America in soccer. We wanted to make sure that that playing field was more level and they were very, very strong willed and had an iron fist about it — but eventually we got what we wanted.
On the penalty kick save that paved the way for Team USA's win against China in the 1999 Women's World Cup
The goalkeeping shootout for a major game like that is a very interesting proposition. We train for it pretty much every day in training leading up to that event. And then you also actually hope you don't have to be in a shootout, but when you find yourself in one, like I did in '99, I was supremely confident. We had trained it. We had talked about it. I had done some sports visualization with the sport doc on that. And that third kicker, my normal MO, method of operations, for penalty kicks is to not look at my team kicks, nor do I really look at the opposing player walking up to the penalty spot. And on that particular kicker, that third kicker, as I was walking into the penalty area to present myself for the save, I heard something in my mind say, "Look." So I actually looked at her and watched her approach a penalty spot, which is something that I normally didn't do. And I knew right then that that was the one I was going to save.
On oftentimes being the only Black player on a team
I was in a Boys & Girls Club event and one of the young girls who was 12 years old, roughly, a young African American girl, she said to me, "I didn't know Black people played soccer.
It was difficult to not see more people like me. I was so driven and was so passionate about my dream of being an Olympian. ... I didn't have too much difficulty being the only one because I knew I was blazing a trail for myself and for others to come behind me. But I also knew that more representation for women of color on the team was necessary and relevant. And so I really advocated for more women of color to play on the team. ... I work[ed] with different organizations, like the Boys & Girls Club of America, different sponsors like Allstate and Pepsi, who helped me essentially go to the urban areas and tell young girls in junior high and high school about the game of soccer. ... And I had one incident, I was in a Boys & Girls Club event and one of the young girls who was 12 years old, roughly, a young African American girl, she said to me, "I didn't know Black people played soccer." And right there in that moment basically encapsulates the whole problem. She didn't know. So I took it upon myself to be my job to help grow the game in the urban areas, and the U.S. Soccer Federation and Foundation also helped me do that.
On her life-changing traumatic brain injury in 2010
In the first half I bent over for a low ball coming from my left-hand side, and as I was going to make that save and I was bent over, the attacking player came from the right-hand side and, trying to get her toe on the ball in front of me, crashed into the side of my head with her knee. And I never saw her coming. [Because] I didn't see her, I couldn't brace at all for it. So I was completely exposed. She crashed into me. We bundled over. And, of course, my first thought was, Did I make the save? Sure enough, I had the ball in my hands. ...
I had had concussions before — you get some blurry vision, you get some sensitivities. And then ... it fades away, like the wave of the emotions and the issue fade away and you get clarity again. But I wasn't getting clarity. I was tipping to the left. The names on the jerseys were blurry. And at half time, which blew maybe seven or eight minutes later, I was walking off the pitch and ... my trainer came into the pitch to meet me, and she grabbed my hands and she said, "Bri, are you okay?" And I said, "No, I'm not." ...
For the longest time, I was mad at [the player who crashed into me]. I found out what her name was and exactly who she was. And for several years, I was angry at her for putting me in this position, for not avoiding contact with me. I realized over time that my anger towards her wasn't helping me and ... for a long time wished I could undo that hit. And when you're in an emotional state like a concussion, you are essentially disconnected from yourself. And I had all these symptoms and I was so angry at her. And I prayed so many days. I was like, "Why couldn't you have just missed me?" Because I was a different person now. I changed emotionally, I was different. My confidence, my focus, all these different things. And I was so lost in the wilderness.
On having suicidal thoughts because of her emotional and physical symptoms
I was in that state of emotional distress. I had emotional and physical symptoms. I had depression. I once stood on the ledge of a waterfalls in Little Falls, New Jersey, and contemplated suicide. The railing where the falls were was really low and the water was just rushing over the falls and I could feel the mist of that water on my face. And I contemplated jumping over and I knew if I did that I wouldn't survive it because I couldn't swim. And the water was so high because it had rained just recently. I knew if I go into this water, I'm never coming out. But what stopped me was the image of my mom and some official, some law enforcement official knocking on her door and notifying her that her baby was gone. I couldn't do that to her. So that image got me off the ledge and onto some solid ground, literally. And after that, I decided I wasn't going to commit suicide while my mother was alive because I just couldn't do it to her. And that was the beginning of my journey back to me.
On how her now wife Chryssa, who has a PR company, pressured the insurance company to get her the brain surgery she needed
The insurance company definitely didn't want the headline to be "Two-time Olympic gold medalist, World Cup champion, battles insurance company over clear issues and obvious payments that they should make." They didn't want that to be in the USA Today, The L.A. Times, The New York Times and the like. And so when Chryssa and I finally did speak, I told her all about my plight, all about what I was dealing with. And she said, "OK, let me speak to your lawyers and we'll talk about what we can do." And so Chryssa spoke to them. And the lawyers are the ones that went back to the insurance company and said, "Look, here's the deal. You need to do the right thing. You need to pay for this surgery. We already went to court and it was found that you were liable and that you need to pay. So do it or this is what's going to happen. The media is going to find out this story and it's not going to look good for you." At that moment, they did a complete 180. I got my surgery. I got a whole year of therapy after that. And I was able to settle with that insurance company during that year as well. ...
When I came out of surgery, I remember opening my eyes and just being so happy, I started crying. Because when you have chronic pain like that, that I had for three years, you don't realize how painful and how much energy it takes up until it's gone. And then when it was gone, I was just so excited.
On being featured in the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
I was so humbled and so thrilled to be honored to be in the same building as Oprah Winfrey, as Rosa Parks, Tiger Woods, Muhammad Ali, Malcolm X, Martin Luther King. I didn't really think that my contribution was necessarily going to be worthy of that type of honor. And then when I spoke to them, they wanted me to be the Title IX example for the Title IX exhibit within the Game Changers exhibit at the museum, and I was more than honored and thrilled to do so. So in that Game Changers exhibit is the jersey that I wore for the Women's World Cup that I made that penalty kick save in. That is the actual jersey in that exhibit.
Sam Briger and Susan Nkyakundi produced and edited this interview for broadcast. Bridget Bentz, Molly Seavy-Nesper and Ciera Crawford adapted it for the web.
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OXFORD, Mich., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oxford Bank Corporation ("the Company") (OTC Bulletin Board: OXBC), the holding company for Oxford Bank ("the Bank"), today announced operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
The Company's quarterly consolidated earnings for the three months ended June 30, 2022, were $1.787 million, or $0.74 per weighted average share, compared to $3.279 million, or $1.44 per weighted average share for the same period one year ago. Second quarter 2022 earnings also increased, as expected, compared to first quarter net income of $1.059 million, or $.46 per weighted average share. Earnings for the first two quarters of 2022 were $2.846 million, or $1.21 per share, compared to $6.362 million, or $2.77 per share for the same period of 2021. President and CEO, David Lamb, commented "While our year-over-year results continue to reflect the impact of our successful PPP activity in 2021, we remain very pleased with our more normalized results. The earnings progression from the first to second quarter of 2022 reflects the continued focus on our core business and the positive impact of our investment in Oxford Commercial Finance (dba FSW Funding), the factoring business that we acquired in April. Increased rates have also augmented interest income given our well-balanced mix of fixed and floating loans. We believe the diversity that we have built within our lending lines of business and our continued success in procuring low-cost core depository relationships will serve us well within the changing dynamics of the economy."
Total Assets of the Company increased to $807.4 million as of June 30, 2022, from $723.8 million at June 30, 2021 and $750.9 million at December 31, 2021. "The increase in assets continues to reflect the focus and execution of our team on both the loan and deposit side. We continue to operate in a very liquid environment, and we will manage our balance sheet accordingly without exception to our risk parameters. With the trajectory of our lending business, we know that continued procurement of low cost, relationship-based deposits is important in the long-run even if they temporarily reside in lower yielding investment securities. Overall, we remain well positioned to both continue our controlled organic growth and create shareholder value." reported CEO David Lamb.
Net loans at second quarter end were $421.8 million down from $521.7 million at June 30, 2021. However, loan totals have increased by $34.0 million from $387.7 million on March 31, 2022. The main drivers of the quarter-over-quarter increase included, but were not limited to, growth in traditional commercial lending ($51.9 million) and the impact of the FSW acquisition ($27.8 million). CEO Lamb noted, "We have continued to see our lending activity increase in the second quarter as the pipeline we had built in Q1 converted to new loan balances. Our team continues to work hard to maintain this progress in all of our lending lines of business pending any unforeseen economic headwinds.". Deposits increased to $724.0 million as of June 30, 2022, an increase from $711.4 million at March 31, 2022 and $647.8 million at June 30, 2021. Lamb continued, "While we have expected that our deposits would decrease as liquidity works its way through the U.S. economy, we are also seeing new client deposit growth and treasury management activity overtake any balance reductions. Management remains conservative investing cash because we continue to believe that the excess liquidity will be needed to fund our new loan opportunities. While the liquidity continues to somewhat constrain our Net Interest Margin, recent Fed interest rate hikes have improved cash yields and funding of new loan opportunities will further enhance margin moving forward."
The Company's total shareholders' equity increased to $64.9 million as of June 30, 2022, representing book value per share of $26.93, compared to total Shareholders' equity of $60.2 million, or $26.44 per share one year earlier. The subsidiary Bank's Tier 1 capital totaled $70.6 million as of June 30, 2022, or 15.2% of risk-weighted assets compared to $59.8 million, or 13.9% of risk-weighted assets as of June 30, 2021.
CEO David P. Lamb commented, "As we had reported prior, the first quarter's level of reduced earnings are not expected to continue the whole year because commercial finance initiatives were expected to contribute beginning in the second quarter. We are pleased to report that these initiatives have resulted in the positive impact that we predicted. While full-year 2022 earnings will still be lower than FYE 2021, it appears that our prior belief that interest rates were moving in the Bank's favor was also accurate. Our move into the commercial leasing business via a joint venture with a firm we have done business with for many years has also commenced. We expect that business to grow both from our partner's efforts but also our existing clients who now have another financing option with us. In addition to the positive financial results and continued good credit quality, we believe that the diversity of our business and continued efforts of our team have us well positioned for continued earnings progression."
Oxford Bank is a subsidiary of Oxford Bank Corporation, a registered holding company. It is the oldest commercial bank in Oakland County and operates seven full-service offices in Clarkston, Davison, Dryden, Lake Orion, Oakland Township, Ortonville and Oxford. The Bank also has a Customer Experience Center in Rochester Hills, MI, with transactional services provided by Interactive Teller Machines only. In addition, Oxford Bank has business banking centers in Ann Arbor, Flint, Oxford, and Wixom, MI. The Bank has operated continuously under local ownership and management since it first opened for business in 1884. For more information about Oxford Bank and its complete line of financial services, please visit www.oxfordbank.com.
Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in the Release may be deemed forward-looking statements that involve risk and uncertainties. Words or phrases "will likely result", "are expected to", "will continue", "is anticipated", "estimate", "project", or similar expressions are intended to identify "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Factors which could cause actual results to differ, include, but are not limited to, fluctuations in interest rates, changes in economic conditions of the Bank's market area, changes in policies by regulatory agencies, the acceptance of new products, the impact of competitive products and pricing and the other risks detailed from time to time in the Bank's and Corporation's reports. These forward-looking statements represent the Bank's judgment as of the date of this report. The Bank disclaims, however, any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
Contact: David P. Lamb, President & CEO
Phone: (248) 628-2533
Fax: (248) 969-7230
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New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas was spotted running routes and catching passes during practice on Wednesday.
While Thomas did not participate in full team drills, his individual work represents a step in the right direction. He was cleared from the physically unable to perform list after being placed on it Tuesday.
Thomas missed the entire 2021 season after a setback recovering from the ankle injury he initially sustained in the opener of the 2020 campaign.
“I’m at a loss for words,” he said. “I didn’t want to come up here and be emotional or anything but it was a blessing to be back out there with the guys. Be able to put my hand in the pile and be out there and perfect my craft.”
Thomas, 29, is a three-time Pro Bowl selection and two-time All-Pro. He was named the NFL’s Offensive Player of the Year in 2019 after setting the league’s single-season record with 149 receptions for 1,725 yards.
“He wants to be out there, he wants to help this team win games,” Saints head coach Dennis Allen said.
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Due to its excellence in leadership, diversity and top women performers, Tampa General has climbed 12 spots from the 2021 ranking earning the top distinction.
TAMPA, Fla, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tampa General Hospital has earned the distinction of being No. 1 in the country on Forbes' America's Best Employers for Women list. Forbes recognized the academic medical center for its commitment to advancing women at all levels of the hospital.
"Tampa General has a deep commitment to diversity and the inclusion of all team members, regardless of gender, race or sexual orientation. This recognition showcases our commitment by highlighting the support we specifically provide to women," said John Couris, president and CEO of Tampa General. "Our priority is to understand what all our team members need and what is important to them in their lives so in return, we can provide support in ways that are most impactful to them."
Forbes magazine teamed up with market research company Statista to identify the companies liked most by female workers and looked at numerous dimensions. In the areas of atmosphere and development, image, working conditions, workplace, diversity, likelihood to recommend, family support, flexibility, representation and career and pay equity, Tampa General scored well over the 80th percentile.
One of the methods Tampa General utilizes to understand the needs of team members is through regular evaluations conducted by third-party professional surveyors. In 2021, the hospital's team member engagement survey and a 2022 benefits survey (in which team members self-identified their gender), showed that the top three most valued attributes by women within Tampa General were flexibility, growth and development opportunities, and health, wellness and benefits programs.
"Tampa General values every team member and their unique needs," said Qualenta Kivett, executive vice president and chief people and talent officer, Tampa General. "As a result, we use a variety of approaches to ensure that we are creating a fair, equitable and just culture, as well as fostering a sense of belonging. We know that our commitment to fairness and equity will continue to lead to a diverse workforce and catalyze the best possible patient outcomes."
Grounded in Tampa General's belief in caring for the whole person and understanding that team members have lives outside of work, the hospital continues to evolve programs that can be beneficial to the needs of women.
- Flexibility: Tampa General offers a competitive time-off policy as well as remote working options and flexibility for part-time positions. Over the past two years, the hospital's team members have increasingly expressed a desire for part-time work schedules and those have been accommodated where possible.
- Growth and Development Opportunities: In addition to competitive tuition reimbursement and clinical and non-clinical ladders that support skills enhancements, the hospital also offers scholarships. For example, more than $100,000 in nursing scholarships were awarded to Tampa General team members in 2022. Clinical and non-clinical ladders are structured systems to advance career development while the team member remains in a current position.
- Health, Wellness and Benefits: In addition to competitive medical benefits, the hospital also provides team members access to wellness activities and tracking through a free app, an onsite gym, and online classes through the TGH Fitness Center. Additionally, Tampa General provides support in a variety of ways, including lactation rooms, team member lounges along with a spacious area to help team members decompress that includes massages chairs, and behavioral health support, both live and virtually.
- Family Support: The academic medical center offers a team member emergency fund to support team members in crisis. In 2020 and 2021, a $600 grant per eligible team member for back-to-school supplies has helped parents purchase essentials such as clothes, backpacks, tablets and laptops. An onsite day care center provides families with an education and development curriculum for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.
Tampa General also focuses on education and professional development with programs unique to the academic medical center – the People Development Institute (PDI) offers classes through a partnership with the University of South Florida (USF) Muma College of Business at no charge. Thanks to a Tampa General Foundation grant, all Tampa General team members can access classes on topics such as technical and emotional skills, finance, and leadership competencies. Geared for Tampa General team members who are early in their careers or desire more training, the free LEAD (Leadership Enrichment and Development ) TGH program spans 12 months and creates career pathways and identifies future leaders. A Modern Advances in Leadership series facilitated through the University of Tampa's Sykes College of Business is designed to provide transformative and interactive learning experiences to advance the skills of current and future leaders. Several programs across the categories are supported through the Tampa General Foundation.
Kivett added that part of Tampa General's philosophy is to continuously develop and expand programs that support the needs of team members. "Part of our ability to do that is recognizing the unique needs of our diverse population and support them in the workplace, at home and in school, in a way that is meaningful to them. We strive to create a world-class environment for our patients and our team members," she said.
The list was compiled by surveying 50,000 Americans, including 30,000 women, working for businesses with at least 1,000 employees in their U.S. operations. The evaluation was based on four criteria:
- Direct recommendations — General work topics: Employees were asked to give their opinion on a series of statements surrounding the likelihood of recommendation, atmosphere and development, image, working conditions, salary and wage, workplace, and diversity regarding their own employer.
- Direct recommendations — Topics relevant to women: Women were asked to rate their own employers regarding parental leave, family support, flexibility, discrimination, representation and career and pay equity.
- Indirect recommendations: Participants were given the chance to evaluate other employers in their respective industries that stand out either positively or negatively with regard to diversity. Only the recommendations of women were considered.
- Diversity among top executives/board: Based on extensive research, an index was built based on the share of women in executive management or board positions. At Tampa General, women comprise 50% of corporate suite executives and 70% of our senior vice president team.
This is not the first such accolade for Tampa General. In 2021, Forbes ranked the hospital 13th nationally in its review of America's Best Employers for Women, moving it up from 24th in the nation in 2020.
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Tampa General Hospital, a 1,041-bed, not-for-profit, academic medical center, is one of the largest hospitals in America and delivers world-class care as the region's only center for Level l trauma and comprehensive burn care. Tampa General Hospital is the highest-ranked hospital in the market in U.S. News & World Report's 2022-23 Best Hospitals, and is tied as the third highest-ranked hospital in Florida, with seven specialties ranking among the best programs in the United States. Tampa General Hospital has been designated as a model of excellence by the 2022 Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals list. The academic medical center's commitment to growing and developing its team members is recognized by two prestigious Forbes magazine rankings – first nationally in the 2022 America's Best Employers for Women and third out of 100 Florida companies in the 2021 America's Best Employers by State.Tampa General is the safety net hospital for the region, caring for everyone regardless of their ability to pay, and in fiscal year 2020, provided a net community benefit worth more than $182.5 million in the form of health care for underinsured patients, community education, and financial support to community health organizations in Tampa Bay. It is one of the nation's busiest adult solid organ transplant centers and is the primary teaching hospital for the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine. With six medical helicopters, Tampa General Hospital transports critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need. Tampa General houses a nationally accredited comprehensive stroke center, and its 32-bed Neuroscience, Intensive Care Unit is the largest on the West Coast of Florida. It also is home to the Jennifer Leigh Muma 82-bed Level IV neonatal intensive care unit, and a nationally accredited rehabilitation center. Tampa General Hospital's footprint includes 17 Tampa General Medical Group Primary Care offices, TGH Family Care Center Kennedy, TGH Brandon Healthplex, TGH Virtual Health, and 21 TGH Imaging powered by Tower outpatient radiology centers throughout Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas and Palm Beach counties. Tampa Bay area residents also receive world-class care from the TGH Urgent Care powered by Fast Track network of clinics, and they can even receive home visits in select areas through TGH Urgent Care at Home, powered by Fast Track. As one of the largest hospitals in the country, Tampa General Hospital is the first in Florida to partner with GE Healthcare and open a clinical command center that uses artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to improve and better coordinate patient care at a lower cost. For more information, go to www.tgh.org.
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Yagan Square is set to become a kaleidoscope of colour this Saturday as it plays host to the inaugural Flower Market.
For the first time ever, the beloved Perth hub will be filled with fresh blooms for sale alongside floral workshops, artisan market stalls, live music and free children’s activities including a pop-up animal farm and mini canvases and paints ready for use.
Florist Poppys Flowers Pty Ltd will be selling an array of flowers from their custom floral Combi Van where market goers can choose a bunch or design their own perfect bouquet.
“There really is something for everyone to enjoy,” owner Milly Dempster said.
“We expect to see young professionals and families... hopefully locals and visitors from outside the city.
“We are very excited about this market and being able to showcase our beautiful floral offering to Perth.”
A floral workshop will run from 9.30am for 45 minutes and a terrarium workshop will begin at 10.30am and run for 60 minutes with only 30 places available and pre-bookings required at $20 each. A pottery painting workshop will run all morning on a walk-in basis at $10 per person.
Throughout the morning market guests will be entertained by a musical live music line-up featuring Smooch, Jeremias Sosa, Henry Clarke and Mark Turner.
The event, which will celebrate the start of the Noongar season Djilba, will run from 8am to noon.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised its benchmark interest rate by a hefty three-quarters of a point for a second straight time in its most aggressive drive in three decades to tame high inflation.
The Fed’s move will raise its key rate, which affects many consumer and business loans, to a range of 2.25% to 2.5%, its highest level since 2018.
The central bank’s decision follows a jump in inflation to 9.1%, the fastest annual rate in 41 years, and reflects its strenuous efforts to slow price gains across the economy. By raising borrowing rates, the Fed makes it costlier to take out a mortgage or an auto or business loan. Consumers and businesses then presumably borrow and spend less, cooling the economy and slowing inflation.
The Fed is tightening credit even while the economy has begun to slow, thereby heightening the risk that its rate hikes will cause a recession later this year or next. The surge in inflation and fear of a recession have eroded consumer confidence and stirred public anxiety about the economy, which is sending frustratingly mixed signals.
With the November midterm elections nearing, Americans’ discontent has diminished President Joe Biden’s public approval ratings and increased the likelihood that the Democrats will lose control of the House and Senate.
The Fed’s moves to sharply tighten credit have torpedoed the housing market, which is especially sensitive to interest rate changes. The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage has roughly doubled in the past year, to 5.5%, and home sales have tumbled.
At the same time, consumers are showing signs of cutting spending in the face of high prices. And business surveys suggest that sales are slowing.
The central bank is betting that it can slow growth just enough to tame inflation yet not so much as to trigger a recession — a risk that many analysts fear may end badly.
On Thursday, when the government estimates the gross domestic product for the April-June period, some economists think it may show that the economy shrank for a second straight quarter. That would meet one longstanding assumption for when a recession has begun.
But economists say that wouldn’t necessarily mean a recession had started. During those same six months when the overall economy might have contracted, employers added 2.7 million jobs — more than in most entire years before the pandemic. Wages are also rising at a healthy pace, with many employers still struggling to attract and retain enough workers.
Still, slowing growth puts the Fed’s policymakers in a high-risk quandary: How high should they raise borrowing rates if the economy is decelerating? Weaker growth, if it causes layoffs and raises unemployment, often reduces inflation on its own.
That dilemma could become an even more consequential one for the Fed next year, when the economy may be in worse shape and inflation will likely still exceed the central bank’s 2% target.
“How much recession risk are you willing to bear to get (inflation) back to 2%, quickly, versus over the course of several years?” asked Nathan Sheets, a former Fed economist who is global chief economist at Citi. “Those are the kinds of issues they’re going to have to wrestle with.”
Economists at Bank of America foresee a “mild” recession later this year. Goldman Sachs analysts estimate a 50-50 likelihood of a recession within two years.
Among analysts who foresee a recession, most predict that it will prove relatively mild. The unemployment rate, they note, is near a 50-year low, and households are overall in solid financial shape, with more cash and smaller debts than after the housing bubble burst in 2008.
Fed officials have suggested that at its new level, their key short-term rate will neither stimulate growth nor restrict it – what they call a “neutral” level. Chair Jerome Powell has said the Fed wants its key rate to reach neutral relatively quickly.
Should the economy continue to show signs of slowing, the Fed may moderate the size of its rate hikes as soon as its next meeting in September, perhaps to a half-point. Such an increase, followed by possibly quarter-point hikes in November and December, would still raise the Fed’s short-term rate to 3.25% to 3.5% by year’s end — the highest point since 2008.
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Curio's NuCycle Facility to Provide Offtake Radioisotopes to Power Nano Diamond Advanced Batteries
WASHINGTON, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Curio is pleased announce that it has entered into a letter of intent (LOI) with NDB, Inc. to use recovered radioisotopes from recycled nuclear waste as the power source for NDB's or Nano Diamond Batteries.
"Our NuCycle™ facility will recover valuable isotopes from used nuclear fuel for use in NDB's innovative batteries that could one day power hospitals, satellites, deep space probes and many other exciting endeavors that require a long battery life," said Edward McGinnis, Chief Executive Officer of Curio. "Welcoming NDB as a valued customer is another important step to unlocking the full potential of nuclear technology while substantially reducing the amount of high-level waste being stored across the nation."
"Using Curio's innovative NuCycle process for spent nuclear fuel, the NDB receives the isotopes it needs from a secure and affordable supply. Together, the NDB nuclear battery and Curio's solutions have the potential to disrupt the energy sector," said Dr. Nima Golsharifi, Chief Executive Officer of NDB.
Dedicated to solving the most pressing hurdles facing nuclear power, Curio™ is focused on commercializing the case for a closed fuel cycle with nuclear waste recycling and unleashing the full potential of the atom. From closing the cycle to the production of proliferation-hardened alternative fuels for our current fleet of reactors, advanced reactors, nuclear medicine, deep space applications and advanced batteries, Curio sees a bright future of global prosperity powered by the atom.
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NDB, Inc. is developing a self-charging nano diamond battery (NDB) that is an innovative energy generator and storage that redefines and revolutionizes the battery as we know it. This type of energy solutions made from radioisotopes, represent an alternative source of energy that can have a variety of applications in several fields. The company is a member of the Alchemist Accelerator and the grand winner of the Orano call 2020 and the winner of Thinking Critical by the Government of South Australia. The R&D is led by former University of Cambridge physicist, 2019 Institute of Physics Isaac Newton Medal winner, Professor Sir Michael Pepper. Founded in 2019, NDB is headquartered in San Francisco.
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Life Deeds has provided intervention and prevention services to over 4,000 district youth and adults between the ages of 16-35 years old over the past decade
WASHINGTON, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Life Deeds, a community-based initiative that serves high-risk youth and adults, announced its rebrand as it continues to affect positive change in lives across the District, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV).
Life Deeds, Inc. has created its own unique transformative mentoring program. Designed to instill values that facilitate independent living that consists of comprehensive assessments, co-creation of service plans that include the youth and their families; and incentive-based activities that are strength-based and constructive.
They have implemented support services and programs through collaboration with District service providers, area schools, libraries, and District agencies such as the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS), Department of Human Services (DHS), Department of Employment Services (DOES), and Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONES).
Key initiatives have included more intentional efforts to coalesce resources in underserved communities east of the river in the District. Our core competencies surround specializing in turning youth, and young adult lives around – in the right direction. Having serviced returning citizens since our inception, we have a plethora of experiences through direct services and advocacy that have led to change in the lives of those most in need. The least, the last, and the lost is the population of youth and young adults that we have always aspired to serve. As a strength-based community-based provider, we are honored to have the opportunity to help identify sustained jobs, short and long-term housing options and equip participants in the DMV with the social skills to successfully navigate society.
As a community-based initiative that serves youth and adults throughout the DMV, we are honored to have the opportunity to help identify sustained jobs, short and long-term housing options and equip participants in the area with the social skills to successfully navigate society.
Life Deeds has provided workforce training and job placement for specialized youth and adult populations in the DMV since 2010. We have worked directly with employers to ensure that hard-to-place individuals are gainfully employed.
For more information on Life Deeds, you can visit our website lifedeeds.org.
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TORONTO, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - SoftwareReviews, a leading source for insights on the software provider landscape, has published its 2022 Social Media Data Quadrant, identifying eight enterprise and midmarket providers as Gold Medalists.
With a decline in organic reach, businesses are turning to paid advertisement to drive traffic on social media platforms and generate leads. Additionally, as more customers use social media to contact customer support, response management has become critical. Organizations are now looking to sophisticated social media management tools that can help manage communications and provide insight into user opinion to optimize social media campaigns for the coming months.
To support businesses in the digital market, SoftwareReviews has identified the top social media management software providers for the year based on verified survey data collected from 1,153 end-user reviews. These providers have received high scores on SoftwareReviews' Data Quadrant.
Providers are ranked by a composite satisfaction score called a Composite Score (CS), which averages four different areas of evaluation: Net Emotional Footprint, Vendor Capabilities, Product Features, and Likeliness to Recommend.
The 2022 Enterprise Social Media Management Software Gold Medalists are as follows:
- Khoros Social Media Management, 8.8 CS, ranked high for social moderation and workflow management.
- Sendible, 8.7 CS, ranked high for business value creation.
- Agorapulse, 8.6 CS, ranked high for inbound social media channel integration.
- HubSpot Marketing Hub (Social), 8.5 CS, ranked high for social response management.
- Hootsuite Enterprise, 8.5 CS, ranked high for vendor support.
The 2022 Midmarket Social Media Management Software Gold Medalists are as follows:
- Publer, 9.1 CS, ranked high for ease of implementation.
- Brand24, 9.0 CS, ranked high for ease of data integration.
- MavSocial, 9.0 CS, ranked high for dashboards and visualization.
SoftwareReviews' comprehensive software reviews provide the most accurate and detailed view of a complicated and ever-changing market. The data comes from real end users who use the software day in and day out and IT professionals who have worked with it intimately through procurement, implementation, and maintenance.
To compare and evaluate social media management software providers using the most in-depth and unbiased analyst reports available, visit SoftwareReviews' social media management dedicated category page.
For more information about SoftwareReviews, the Data Quadrant, or the Emotional Footprint, or to access resources to support the software selection process, visit softwarereviews.com and connect via LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.
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With so many options to choose from, finding the best messenger bags for photographers isn't always an easy task – but it's worth doing. Not only do you get a stylish bag that looks great for all situations, but you also get a sophisticated system for carrying your camera(s).
There's a reason why messenger bags are some of the most popular camera bags (opens in new tab) ever made. They often come with customizable interior dividers that can be shaped around the needs of your gear, and many have extra features like rain covers, tripod holders and more.
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Slinging across one shoulder, messenger bags are as useful for a daily commute as they are for photo gear, which makes them extra enticing if you plan to use the bag for multiple purposes. Their slim profile makes them great for city breaks and day trips. If you're looking for a bag for a long photo hike or outdoor trip, it might be worth taking a gander at our roundup of the best camera backpacks (opens in new tab) instead.
We've made our picks of the best messenger bags based on a number of factors: capacity, weatherproofing, comfort, style and price. No matter your priorities, your camera setup or your budget, there should be something on this list to suit you.
What to look for in the best messenger bags for photographers
1. Will you need space for your laptop's charger and maybe an external drive?
2. Is the interior adaptable? It's often useful to make space for everyday items too.
3. Velcro fastenings are secure, but can also be noisy when you open the bag.
4. A slimline bag will be easier to handle on buses, trains and aeroplanes.
5. Don't get a bigger bag than you need. Overstuffed bags are unwieldy and tiring.
The best messenger bags for photographers in 2022
This is pretty much everything you want from a photography messenger bag. The Lowepro ProTactic MG 160 AW II Messenger Bag is one of the more recent offerings in this sector, and as such it features all the latest bells and whistles. Its interior divides for maximum versatility, with a bespoke 'Quick Shelf' system that allows you to safely house a 13-inch laptop as well as your camera kit.
An all-weather (AW) cover is included to protect from the elements, and thanks to the customisable strap, it can be worn in three different ways: slung low in traditional messenger style, high on the shoulder, or across the body with the stabiliser strap.
There's a tripod attachment on the bottom of the bag, and an easily accessible front pocket for sundry items like a smartphone that you want to access quickly. While it looks a little less chic than some of the other bags on this list, it's one of the most practical, and available at a great price.
The Hadley One's standout feature is a 13in laptop slot behind the main compartment. It’s a practically sized bag without being unwieldy, although you only get a half-width padded insert included. This will swallow a 24-70mm f/2.8 lens, plus an ungripped full-frame body with a 50mm lens attached. The remaining space in the main compartment is great for personal effects, or you can add an optional second camera insert. Two large front pockets, meanwhile, are perfect for keeping lenses reachable during a shoot. But the real reasons you buy a Hadley One are its supreme quality, and a timeless style that’ll suit any occasion. The smell of the leather straps and reinforcing trim is worth the money alone, while the rugged canvas outer material and slightly domed flap shrug off abuse and a heavy rain shower.
Read more: Billingham Hadley One review (opens in new tab)
The Veo Range 36M/38M bags are light, practical and affordable shoulder bags with some neat touches. They can take a laptop and a good quantity of kit without feeling overstuffed and it’s great to be able to put a tripod in the base and not have to strap it to the outside – though it’s going to have to be pretty small tripod when folded in order to fit. The Veo Range 36M would be ideal for a mirrorless camera system (though it will take a DSLR too), while the 38M would be better for a DSLR system and a slightly longer travel tripod (up to 41cm folded length).
Read more: Vanguard Veo Range 36M review (opens in new tab)
The Peak Design Everyday Messenger is a bit of an icon in the world of camera messenger bag design. It looks as smart as a briefcase, but it packs in as much camera gear as any regular shoulder bag. There are so many clever design touches it's hard to take them all in straight away. So is it the best bag ever? Nearly, but not quite. It has a couple of features and quirks that might not suit everyone. The main compartment is covered only by the lid – there's no zipper – and the internal FlexFold dividers seem designed for larger cameras and lenses, so smaller items may rattle around.
The Signature 13 has a boxy 37 x 27 x 16cm exterior that retains its shape well and offers a high level of gear protection, with extra security from an internal zippered secondary cover. Although the bag is compact, arrange the quality dividers to split the main compartment into three sections and you’ve got an optimal layout for a DSLR with a 24-70mm lens attached, and two reasonably sized optics on either side. A 13in laptop will slot in behind, while a large expanding front pocket is ideal for a flashgun and filters. The manufacturing quality is top-notch; the wool-like fabric feels soft yet hard-wearing, and there’s a leather base and accents that’ll worry Billingham. A long, leather-backed neoprene shoulder pad is also especially comfortable.
The Noreg Messenger-30 is not just designed to be a camera bag – it can be turned into your work bag or overnight bag too. It's a regular shoulder bag with a removable padded insert that has its own shoulder strap, giving you a smaller photography bag for quick photo expeditions. And there's a removable padded 15-inch laptop sleeve on the back that you can unzip and take in to meetings, or just leave at home if you don't need it. If you just need an overnight bag that fits airline carry-on regulations you can take off the laptop sleeve, remove the camera insert and stuff in all the clothes, wash bag and other bits you need for your overnight stay. There are straps for carrying a tripod too, as well as a pull-out raincover.
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Tenba's slick, upgraded Skyline 13 is a terrific messenger bag for zipping around a city with your camera gear in tow. It's capable of holding a mirrorless or DSLR camera with around 3-5 lenses, and can also hold a 13-inch laptop in its dedicated pocket. All this gear will also remain protected from the weather thanks to the tough, water-repellent fabric (which Tenba is confident enough in to forgo a dedicated rain cover), and there are tons of useful extra features like a carry-handle and extra zipped compartments for odds and ends. The interior dividers are customisable but only up to a point thanks to limited surface for the velcro to cling onto, which is a bit of a shame, but this is still a great, stylish bag for its price and well worth picking up.
The Century Traveler Camera Messenger features locking side-pocket zippers, and a class-leading Fidlock fastener that latches and releases the main flap effortlessly and silently. The flap has an easy access slot on top, under which is a compact but fairly practical main compartment that’ll just about stash a Canon EOS 5D Mark IV (opens in new tab) or a Nikon D850 (opens in new tab) with a small attached lens, plus a couple more optics alongside. Behind this is a sexy suede-lined 13in laptop pouch, although the two end pockets won’t fit much other than the included rain cover. As you’d expect from Gitzo, build and material quality are very good, with leather trim and premium hardware. The carbon-effect accents won’t be to everyone’s taste, but you won’t feel short-changed.
The Manfrotto Manhattan Speedy-30 Messenger has an attractive, streamlined appearance. It’s perfectly sized for use as carry-on luggage or as an everyday commuter bag. Inside it has a removable padded section for housing a DSLR or mirrorless camera along with four or even five lenses – including a 70-200mm f2.8. Manfrotto has used dense foam inside the dividers, so although they’re quite thin, they protect your gear nicely. There’s a mesh zip-closing top to the removable camera section, which means your valuables won’t spill all over the place when you pull it out of the bag. At the back of the bag there’s a padded laptop section that can accommodate a 15-inch laptop, and just in front of it there’s a padded pocket for a tablet. There’s another long zip-closing pocket on the inside of the bag lid, which is divided in two to help keep small items like pens, memory cards or business cards organized.
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(opens in new tab)This Nikon-branded bag, with a stylish looking gray finish, has enough internal space for a DSLR or mirrorless camera with a second lens. There is a small rear pocket which you could fit a tablet in, or paperwork. And to the front there are two accessory pockets at the front - but these don't offer lots of room. However, this would be a great first bag for someone who has just got a a camera – or wants something modestly-sized for travel.
The Billingham Eventer MKII (opens in new tab) has a hand-crafted, heritage look that’s just beautiful to look at and beautifully put together too. It’s tall, briefcase style dimensions make it easy to carry and pack away, but while it does allow for longer lenses it means you’ll probably have to double-stack a lot of your kit. Despite its many clever design touches, the Eventer MKII lacks smaller compartments and pockets for cables, cards and batteries, and it’s a little narrow for a pro DSLR or a camera with a grip fitted. And then, of course, there’s the price.
Thanks to a detachable carrying strap and two alternative sets of fastening loops, the Morally Toxic Wraith works equally well as a messenger or sling bag, giving it a bit of a split personality. A far cry from uniform black, it has a distinctive look in onyx, emerald and sapphire color scheme options, along with innovative design flourishes and impeccable build quality. All in all, it has the edge over many competitors. For carrying your camera kit and daily essentials in style, and with ample protection, the Wraith is as good as it looks. | https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/uk/buying-guides/best-messenger-bags-for-photographers | 2022-07-27T18:40:28Z | https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/uk/buying-guides/best-messenger-bags-for-photographers | false | 2 |
Viewpoint: More abortion restrictions will hurt Hoosiers
“I had to spend my rent money to get an abortion and… I'm still in rent debt — and I'm probably going to get evicted all because of the abortion, but we'll see.”
It’s one thing to break down the numbers from a new survey of Hoosiers who’ve sought abortion care recently, but it’s entirely another to hear stories like this one.
The woman quoted above is among the many in the Hoosier Abortion Access Study who reveal the hardships Hoosiers face trying to access abortion care in our state — and with more restrictions on the horizon, things will get worse.
The Hoosier Abortion Access Study was conducted between June 2021 and June 2022 by researchers at Indiana University and Ibis Reproductive Health, in collaboration with All-Options Pregnancy Resource Center, Chicago Abortion Fund, and Kentucky Health Justice Network. The study was aimed at gathering data around pregnant Hoosiers’ experiences when seeking abortions, and perspectives from the clinicians who provide that care.
Among the interesting data in the study, which has nearly 500 participants, are these key statistics:
- Most participants were 25 years or older; 10% were teenagers
- Most Hoosiers seeking abortion care were mothers/parents (65%)
- About half identified as Christian or Catholic (53%)
- Among those who did get an abortion, approximately one in three left the state to do so
- Due to the high cost of accessing abortion, 10% of participants attempted to end the pregnancy on their own (self-managed their abortion)
- 83% of participants said that the cost of the abortion affected their ability to pay rent and bills, buy food or pay for child care
With little or no insurance coverage for abortion, Hoosiers reported having to pay an average of $562 for their abortion care, and many had to pay several thousand dollars more. This high cost was partially due to traveling hours to the nearest clinic, paying for a night at a hotel to comply with Indiana’s medically unnecessary waiting period, and covering childcare for the kids they had to leave at home. These expenses particularly impacted Hoosiers who were already parents.
Nearly 9 in 10 parents in the study struggled to pay rent or buy groceries because of the cost of accessing their abortion. One participant said, “... I am 22 years old, working full time, on food stamps, and I can't, like it's not good for anybody around me right now if I was to have another kid, as much as I want it … I'm three kids deep and working very hard to do what I can for these ones.”
The physicians and clinic staff surveyed felt strongly that Indiana’s current abortion restrictions go against overwhelming medical evidence, and not only make it harder for Hoosiers to access care, but also for doctors to provide quality care for their patients. As one physician put it, “I wish I could only use my clinical judgment and established medical evidence to provide patient care rather than worrying about governmental interference.”
Clearly, the numbers and the personal experiences from this study add up to one thing: Indiana legislators should listen to the people they serve. Eighty-eight (88) percentof Hoosiersthink people should have the freedom to decide if and when to have children — a freedom that requires access to abortion. Legislators should stop interfering in safe, essential, private medical care — continued interference will only further harm Hoosiers and their families.
Anna Adamsson is a member of the Indiana Task Force, South Bend. | https://www.southbendtribune.com/story/opinion/columns/2022/07/27/more-abortion-restrictions-will-hurt-hoosiers-and-their-families/65382817007/ | 2022-07-27T18:40:48Z | https://www.southbendtribune.com/story/opinion/columns/2022/07/27/more-abortion-restrictions-will-hurt-hoosiers-and-their-families/65382817007/ | true | 3 |
PASADENA, Calif., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Innova Medical Group, Inc., a global health innovator and a world leader in the development and distribution of rapid diagnostic tests and other medical devices, announced today the appointment of Robert A. Kasprzak as the company's Chief Executive Officer, following his role Chief Legal Officer since the company's inception.
Kasprzak, a co-founder of Innova, has been a key member of the company's leadership team and has played a pivotal role driving commercial growth and expanding investments into disruptive healthcare technologies.
"As a proven leader of and contributor to the Innova team, Robert was well positioned to take the company forward in its next phase of growth. His experience as a business-minded attorney gives him the ability to align the importance of the company's legal and regulatory obligations with the global expansion and commercialization of our full array of product offerings," said Sean Rogers, chairman of Innova.
Between the success, Innova Medical Group has experienced commercially and the investments it has made into disruptive technologies of the future, the company has secured a solid base from which to grow during Kasprzak's tenure.
"We've built world-class teams that have surged us to quickly become an industry leader in the global market," said Kasprzak. "From our tenacious sales and marketing team, our robust regulatory, clinical, and compliance team, our unrivaled logistics and operations teams, to our business development team that keeps discovering investment, partnership, and acquisition opportunities in innovative products and technologies that can add exponential value and synergies to our existing product portfolio, I'm proud to lead this team as CEO and know the future is absolutely bright for us."
Innova Medical Group is a global health screening and diagnostic innovator driven to dramatically improve health outcomes worldwide with equitable, high-value testing solutions. Our strategic and iterative approach enables us to create, build, deploy, and distribute a wide array of accessible tests customized to meet and empower the user at their respective point of need. www.innovamedgroup.com
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Panthers Veteran Cornerback Announces Retirement At 32
Carolina Panthers cornerback Rashaan Melvin is retiring, the team announced Wednesday morning.
Melvin was the only Carolina player not to report to training camp on Tuesday, staying away with what was deemed a personal matter.
As it turns out, the 32-year-old defensive back has decided to hang up his cleats.
Melvin began his NFL career as an undrafted free agent with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2013. He made the team's roster but did not appear in any games as a rookie due to injury.
In 2014, Melvin was signed off the Miami Dolphins' practice squad by the Baltimore Ravens. He made his NFL debut that fall, appearing in three games and starting two while making 17 tackles and forcing a fumble.
In 2015, Melvin played in nine games with Baltimore and New England before establishing himself with the Indianapolis Colts the following season. In two years in Indy, Melvin played in 25 games and started 19, intercepting three passes and recording 96 tackles.
Melvin went on to play for the Raiders (2018) and Lions (2019) before opting out of the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He spent last year with the Panthers, appearing in 10 games and compiling 16 tackles.
In 74 career NFL contests (42 starts), Melvin finished with 260 tackles, four interceptions, 41 passes defensed, three forced fumbles and a fumble recovery. | https://thespun.com/nfl/nfc-south/carolina-panthers/panthers-veteran-cornerback-announces-retirement-at-32 | 2022-07-27T18:41:36Z | https://thespun.com/nfl/nfc-south/carolina-panthers/panthers-veteran-cornerback-announces-retirement-at-32 | true | 1 |
The new campaign showcases how bestselling, Bb.Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Heat/UV Protective Primer instantly cuts frizz by 50% compared to untreated hair.
NEW YORK, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bumble and bumble announced today that it is partnering with actress Brittany O'Grady, for their new campaign celebrating the brand's #1 best seller Bb.Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Heat/UV Protective Primer. The multitasking Primer was shown to instantly cut frizz by 50% compared to untreated hair, and stay that way all day, even in extreme humidity.
Both at home and on set, Brittany is known for loving a range of looks – from smooth and sleek to natural, voluminous curls. Consumers and fans can follow Brittany through a day in her life with a new campaign video, where Brittany relies on her co-star, Bb.Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Heat/UV Protective Primer, to support her style all day long with humidity-tested, frizz reduction support.
"I'm so excited to be a part of this campaign for Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Primer," Brittany shared. "I'm thrilled to talk about a product that I truly love and that helps me so much on a daily basis. I don't have to worry about my style changing throughout the day because of frizz."
Corey Reese, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Bumble and bumble said, "At Bumble and bumble, we believe in really great hair on your own terms and Brittany embodies that mindset. She embraces a fearless approach to hair styling and self-expression, making her a perfect partner for this campaign."
Bumble and bumble #1 bestseller, Bb.Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Heat/UV Protective Primer, is a multitasking leave in treatment for all hair types powered by a signature 6-oil blend. In addition to featherlight moisture, it provides heat protection up to 450°F/232°C, has UV filters to help protect hair against the drying effects of the sun, helps protect color from fading for up to 16 washes, detangles to help protect against breakage, smoothes, softens, and adds shine. One Bb.Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Primer is sold every minute*.
The collection is available now at Ulta and Ulta.com, Sephora and Sephora.com, Bumbleandbumble.com, Bumble and bumble Flagship NYC Salons and Bb.Local Salons.
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#HairdressersInvisibleOil
#TakeFrizzOutOfFocus
*Based on internal sales data, 12 months ending January 31, 2022.
Bumble and bumble began as a New York City salon in 1977, where Bumble and bumble hairdressers clipped, colored and styled their way into prominence in magazines, on runways, and backstage around the world.
The brand is inspired by masters of the craft – hair stylists and colorists who are obsessed with technical and artistic excellence through bold self-expression. Bumble and bumble invents products to meet these professionals' exacting standards that are also easy enough for anyone to use. From the iconic, wave-enhancing Surf Spray to the bestselling, mega moisturizing Hairdresser's Invisible Oil range, these well-loved products are used by the pros in Bumble and bumble salons and by millions of people around the world at home every day.
At Bumble and bumble, we believe in really great hair on your own terms.
Our mission – to provide a range of high-performing products and techniques inclusive of every hair type, texture, and styling preference so that you can create the hair you want every day, every night, every time.
Pro-curated, backstage-vetted, and life-tested for real, powerful results.
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Orlando City had a rough week but at least only one of the two losses counts. The midweek friendly match-up against Arsenal FC was entertaining and without any pressure. The Saturday night game against the Philadelphia Union ended with a bit of a harsh result. While the Lions may not have deserved a victory, it’s a little disingenuous to say they deserved a loss after an evenly played match that featured a little video review controversy. The East leaders left with three points but didn’t have an easy time of it in Orlando and each team mustered only one shot on target all night. We break down the matches with about as much depth as we can muster during this brutal stretch and we select our Man of the Match from the league game.
We also discussed some Orlando City transfers since our last show. It’s not exactly been Christmas in July for Lions fans on the new player front, but hope springs eternal that Luiz Muzzi has one more ace up his sleeve that simply hasn’t been announced yet. If he doesn’t, the rest of the season may go more or less how July has gone.
The Pride were off this week but their newest player has arrived and hopefully Haley Brugeja can help Seb Hines extend the club’s unbeaten run to four games this Sunday at Kansas City.
OCB fared worse against Union II than the first team did against Philadelphia’s MLS side, finishing the game with just nine players. Wilfredo Rivera is off to Indianapolis on loan, while some fans are ready to see if Jack Lynn can step up and pull the first team out of its lethargy. We do not believe Lynn is the answer but we do hope he continues to grow his game so that someday he might.
This week’s mailbag asked us about Only Murders in the Building, players from other sports who could help the Lions and/or Pride, and which of three awful choices we’d select if we were forced to make a horrible decision. If there’s anything — and we do mean anything — you want us to address on the next show, just ask by tweeting it to us at @TheManeLand with the hashtag #AskTMLPC.
Finally, we gave our key match-ups and predictions for Orlando City’s U.S. Open Cup match-up against the New York Red Bulls and for Sunday’s trip to Audi Field to play against a D.C. United team that was almost destined to have Wayne Rooney at the helm.
Stay safe and enjoy the show!
Here’s how No. 304 went down:
0:15 - Not a great week, if you ask us, but here are our takes on Orlando City’s past seven days.
38:55 - Pride and OCB talk and why we think Jack Lynn isn’t exactly the next Cyle Larin or Daryl Dike (nor should anyone expect him to be).
56:18 - Our mailbagbox and our predictions for the upcoming NYRB and D.C. games. | https://www.themaneland.com/2022/7/27/23280070/pawedcast-episode-304-arsenal-philly-rewinds-transfers-ocb-red-bulls-d-c-previews-and-more | 2022-07-27T18:42:27Z | https://www.themaneland.com/2022/7/27/23280070/pawedcast-episode-304-arsenal-philly-rewinds-transfers-ocb-red-bulls-d-c-previews-and-more | true | 1 |
Two former Minneapolis police officers who were convicted of violating George Floyd’s civil rights during his May 2020 killing have been sentenced to jail.
J Alexander Kueng was sentenced to three years and Tou Thao got three-and-a-half years, which a judge said reflected their level of culpability in a case that sparked worldwide protests as part of a reckoning over racial injustice.
They were convicted in February of two counts of violating Mr Floyd’s civil rights. The jury found they deprived the 46-year-old black man of medical care and failed to stop Derek Chauvin as he knelt on Mr Floyd’s neck for nine-and-a-half minutes.
As Chauvin pinned Mr Floyd’s neck, Kueng held his back, officer Thomas Lane held his feet and Thao kept bystanders back during the killing, which was recorded by witnesses.
The federal government brought the civil rights charges against all four officers in May 2021, a month after Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter in state court.
They were seen as an affirmation of the Justice Department’s priorities to address racial inequities in policing, a promise made by President Joe Biden before his election.
They came just a week after federal prosecutors brought hate crimes charges in the killing of 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia and announced two sweeping probes into policing in two states.
Chauvin, who pleaded guilty last year to violating Floyd’s civil rights and the civil rights of a teenager in an unrelated case, was sentenced to 21 years in federal prison.
Lane, who twice asked if Mr Floyd should be rolled on to his side so he could breathe, was convicted of one count and was sentenced last week to two-and-a-half years — a sentence Mr Floyd’s brother Philonise called “insulting”.
US District Judge Paul Magnuson said there was no question that Kueng violated Mr Floyd’s rights by failing to get off him when he became unresponsive. But he also held up what he called “an incredible number” of letters supporting Kueng that he said came from other officers.
“You were truly a rookie officer,” Judge Magnuson told Kueng.
Thao was sentenced at a subsequent hearing, where he spoke for more than 20 minutes, frequently quoting scripture as he said his arrest and time in jail led him to turn toward God, but did not directly address his actions or offer any words to the Floyd family.
Thao — like Lane and Kueng — remains free on bond but spent several weeks in jail after his 2020 arrest on state charges. The pair face a state court trial on October 24 accused of aiding and abetting second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.
Judge Magnuson again held letters supporting Thao, including one that he said had 744 signatures, and cited what he called Thao’s “completely clean record”.
“You had a difficult childhood and have done well to become a good police officer, father and husband,” the judge said. | https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-40927949.html | 2022-07-27T18:44:23Z | https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-40927949.html | false | 7 |
China bubonic plague case: Hong Kong officials offer a little more info
In a follow-up on the bubonic plague case reported from Northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Hong Kong’s Centre for Health Protection (CHP) reports:. The case involves a 45-year-old male patient living in Yinchuan. He worked on a farm in Ordos, Inner Mongolia Autonomous...
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JOHNSON CITY - Born April 18, 1946, in Greenwood, SC, Don passed away on May 29, 2022, in Johnson City, TN. He was educated in Math and Computer Science at Clemson University, which remained close to his heart for the rest of his life. After receiving his PhD, he joined East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, where he dedicated the rest of his professional life (50 years) to educating young people and furthering Computer Science education by authoring textbooks and articles and by serving on The Computing Science Accreditation Board, who honored him for serving as team chair five times beyond his original five years of service as Computing Accreditation Commission team chair. He was an enthusiastic lover of his Clemson Tigers and all things water – scuba diving, water skiing, and boating.
Predeceased by his parents, Gordon Bailes, Sr., and Marguerite (“Teets”) Bailes of Greenwood, SC, he is survived by his brother, John W Bailes, of Greenwood, SC, his sister Marguerite B Muzikowski of Houston, TX, his dear children: daughter, Tonya Bailes Sommers (John) of Johnson City, TN, and sons John D Bailes (Anna) and Jeffrey A. Bailes (Kristi) of Charleston, SC, and his beloved grandchildren, Aiden Nucci, Noah, Dylan, Drew and Elliot Bailes, as well as cousins, nieces and nephews, students and friends who will miss him.
Besides love of family and education, Don was known and loved for his intelligence, unending sense of humor and for his love of God and dedication to his church, Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, in Johnson City, TN. He will be missed and remembered with much love, but happiness in knowing he is now with God.
A celebration of Don’s life will be held on August 27th at Wesley Memorial UMC at 225 Princeton Road in Johnson City. Please come to meet the family at 10 am and stay for the service at 11. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, the Intervarsity Christian Fellowship chapter at ETSU, or to Wesley Memorial UMC in Johnson City. Please post memories on his Facebook page. | https://www.johnsoncitypress.com/obituary/dr-gordon-l-bailes-don/article_7ea0a27e-0d0f-11ed-acad-2354628d2e1e.html | 2022-07-27T18:47:47Z | https://www.johnsoncitypress.com/obituary/dr-gordon-l-bailes-don/article_7ea0a27e-0d0f-11ed-acad-2354628d2e1e.html | true | 2 |
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Illinois Lottery's "LuckyDay Lotto Midday" game were:
01-12-17-23-30
(one, twelve, seventeen, twenty-three, thirty)
Estimated jackpot: $200,000
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Illinois Lottery's "LuckyDay Lotto Midday" game were:
01-12-17-23-30
(one, twelve, seventeen, twenty-three, thirty)
Estimated jackpot: $200,000 | https://www.mysanantonio.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-LuckyDay-Lotto-Midday-17332710.php | 2022-07-27T18:48:27Z | https://www.mysanantonio.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-LuckyDay-Lotto-Midday-17332710.php | true | null |
BERLIN (AP) — Western European powers are pressing Iran to agree to renew the 2015 nuclear deal after months of stalled talks, warning that what is now on the table is “the best possible deal.”
The European Union’s foreign policy chief, who presided over protracted talks in Vienna, tweeted on Wednesday that “decision time is now to save the Iran nuclear deal.” French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna said a return to full compliance with the deal “is still possible but, for that, a positive response from Iran is needed as soon as possible.”
That reflects concerns that time is running out to save the deal, as midterm elections in the United States approach.
Iran and six world powers – the US, France, Germany, Britain, Russia and China – agreed to a nuclear deal in 2015 that severely limited Tehran’s uranium enrichment in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions. In 2018, then President Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew from the US agreement.
Since the actual collapse of the deal, Iran has been operating advanced centrifuges and rapidly increasing its stockpile of enriched uranium. Talks in Vienna about renewing the deal and bringing the US back on board have stalled since April. Talks in Qatar last month failed to make significant progress.
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell wrote an opinion piece for the Financial Times on Tuesday in which he said he “concludes that the room for further significant compromises has run out”. He said a text was placed on the table that detailed the steps needed to restore the nuclear deal.
“This text represents the best agreement possible for me as a facilitator of negotiations,” he wrote. “I don’t see any other comprehensive or effective alternative available.”
Borrell acknowledged that the Iran deal “remains politically validating as midterm elections approach in Washington” and that it “may not address all US concerns regarding Iran.” He also acknowledged that Iran had “serious reservations.”
But he argues that the deal has more important benefits.
“If the deal is rejected, we face a dangerous nuclear crisis, set against growing isolationist prospects for Iran and its people,” Borrell wrote. “It is our joint responsibility to close the deal.” | https://printveela.com/western-european-powers-pressured-iran-to-agree-to-the-nuclear-deal/ | 2022-07-27T18:49:41Z | https://printveela.com/western-european-powers-pressured-iran-to-agree-to-the-nuclear-deal/ | false | 2 |
Top-ranked PGA Tour player Will Zalatoris shut down rumors of his departure last month Rival LIV Golf League And on Tuesday he called it a “great trip.”
A 25-year-old golfer who has yet to win on tour but finished second this year PGA Championship and US Open, He has been open about his feelings about the tension between the two circuits.
“I’m a member of the player advisory council, so we talk about that a lot internally,” he said Tuesday. USA Today. “It’s been a brutal time for the PGA Tour and I guess golf as a whole, but I think changes are going to happen and everything that comes down the road will only make us stronger.”
Sergio Garcia ‘holds off’ on DP World Tour resignation over Ryder Cup qualification
Zalatoris, the favorite in this week’s Racquet Mortgage Classic, isn’t too worried about the effects LIV Golf will have on the PGA Tour, despite its ability to attract the sport’s best talent with lucrative signing bonuses and purse sizes. .
“And we’re the best tour. Every week we’re playing the best courses on the planet … I just think time will come and let everything kind of settle down and it’ll be very clear, but right now with all the changes and how everything is so wild and so strange, I think we should settle the dust if you will and we’ll be fine.”
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Zalatoris is one of five players competing in Detroit this weekend. Five are among the top 20 ranked players in the world. 10 of the top 50 players in the world compete in LIV Golf Bedminster Invitational at Trump National In New Jersey – but no player from the top 15.
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Players competing in the Rocket Mortgage Classic are competing for an $8.4 million purse, with the winner’s share reaching approximately $1.5 million, while LIV Golf is offering a $25 million purse with a $4 million winner’s share and a $5 million prize for the winning team.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | https://printveela.com/will-zalatoris-backs-pga-tour-ahead-of-latest-liv-golf-event-were-the-best-tour/ | 2022-07-27T18:50:05Z | https://printveela.com/will-zalatoris-backs-pga-tour-ahead-of-latest-liv-golf-event-were-the-best-tour/ | false | 1 |
Liz Truss challenges Rishi Sunak to cut even more taxes after U-turn on VAT
Liz Truss has said she “welcomes” Rishi Sunak’s pledge to cut VAT on energy bills, but challenged him to “do more” and reverse the national insurance rise.
On Tuesday, the former chancellor unveiled plans to remove VAT from domestic energy bills for a year if the price cap, currently just under £2,000 a year for the average home, exceeds £3,000 as is forecast by experts.
Ms Truss’ campaign declared it a “screeching U-turn” as throughout the Tory leadership contest Mr Sunak has repeatedly branded her tax-cutting plans as “comforting fairytales”.
The former chancellor also rejected calls for a VAT cut to energy bills in February, telling the Commons “there would be no guarantee that suppliers would pass on the discounts to all customers”.
The Foreign Secretary was asked about her rival’s pledge during a visit to Romford, but refused to launch any personal attacks against Mr Sunak.
Instead, she challenged him to cut more taxes.
She told broadcasters: “I do welcome that.
“I think we all recognise that taxes need to come down.
“We have got the highest level of taxes for 70 years.
“I want a country where people who work hard and do the right thing, set up their own businesses, go into work are rewarded, and that’s why I want to lower tax.
“That’s why I’d reverse the national insurance rise, which we promised not to do in our manifesto.
“We need to get on with that, we need to get the economy growing.”
On whether she would say it is a U-turn on Mr Sunak’s part, Ms Truss said: “I welcome the fact that he is now saying that we should cut taxes because that’s what we need to do.
“I’d like to see more.
“I’d like to see him commit to going and reversing the national insurance rise because that national insurance rise has hit families in the pocket.
“I have been meeting families here in Romford.
“They want to see lower taxes for businesses, lower taxes for people so that we can get our economy going, grow our economy and create the opportunities for the future.”
Ms Truss would use general taxation to fill the gap in NHS funding left by her plan to reverse Mr Sunak’s national insurance increase, which was brought in to help pay for the NHS and social care.
She added: “Under my plans, we grow the economy, (and) we would still be able to start paying the debt down after three years.”
Meanwhile, in a video clip on Twitter, the former chancellor said he had “another great day”, campaigning in Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Suffolk.
He told his followers: “We have been talking about everything on people’s minds, tackling the cost of living, how we realise the benefits of Brexit.”
Speaking to Times Radio earlier this morning, Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng, a senior ally of Ms Truss, said Mr Sunak’s U-turn and handling of the TV debates were a sign he is under “a lot of pressure” in the race for No 10.
Ms Truss’ promises of vast tax cuts have helped her come out ahead in opinion polls and member surveys.
He said: “That’s why we see all these statements: he was the person who said the VAT cut would disproportionately benefit rich families, and now he’s saying that a VAT cut on energy bills is the right thing.
“He was saying that tax cuts were a fairytale, now he is proposing an unfunded tax cut.
“There comes a time in campaigns when people are under a lot of pressure, he clearly felt under a lot of pressure in the debate and he wanted to get out on the front foot and interrupt Liz.”
On the other hand, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, a supporter of Mr Sunak, defended the £4.3 billion policy as sensible as it would not add to inflation.
“In the short term it would be deflationary because people’s costs would reduce, in the medium term it would not have an impact on the consumer prices index,” he told ITV’s Good Morning Britain.
Put to him that it is a “flip-flop”, Mr Shapps said: “If he hadn’t produced £37 billion of support, about £1,200 to the hardest-up households already, if he hadn’t done any of that and then suddenly did it, then you would have a point.
“But he has, he has been providing all this support, now he is saying: ‘Here’s something that won’t add to inflation that would save every person watching your programme £160 off their energy bills’, I think that’s worthwhile.”
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Firefighters continue to make progress against a massive California forest fire that forced evacuations for thousands of people and destroyed 41 homes and other buildings near Yosemite National Park, officials said Tuesday.
Crews battling the Oak Fire in Mariposa County got a break from increased humidity and lower temperatures as monsoonal moisture moved through the Sierra Nevada foothills, said a Tuesday night report by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or Cal Fire.
After minimal growth Monday and overnight, the blaze had consumed nearly 29 square miles of forest land, with 26% containment on Tuesday, Cal Fire said. The cause was under investigation.
"Although good progress continues on the fire, there is much work to be done," Cal Fire said.
Crews were able to strengthen some areas of fire line although steep, rugged terrain was challenging firefighters on the northern and northeastern sides of the blaze, making it inaccessible to bulldozers and requiring fire lines to be cut by hand, Cal Fire said.
Smoke from the blaze also was hampering aircraft, the agency said.
About 6,000 residents from mountain communities were still under evacuation orders, although a few places were downgraded to advisories Tuesday afternoon.
Officials said that heavy smoke from the fire drifted more than 200 miles, reaching Lake Tahoe, parts of Nevada and the San Francisco Bay Area.
More than 3,000 firefighters supported by two dozen helicopters and 94 bulldozers were battling the blaze that erupted last Friday southwest of the park, near the town of Midpines. It exploded in size on Saturday as flames churned through tinder-dry brush and trees amid the worst drought in decades.
Numerous roads were closed, including a stretch of State Route 140, one of the main routes into Yosemite.
California has experienced increasingly larger and deadlier wildfires in recent years as climate change has made the West much warmer and drier over the past 30 years. Scientists have said the weather will continue to be more extreme and wildfires more frequent, destructive and unpredictable.
The Oak Fire burned as firefighters also made progress against an earlier blaze that burned to the edge of a grove of giant sequoias in the southernmost part of Yosemite. The Washburn Fire, spanning a 7.6-square-mile area, was 91% contained on Tuesday after burning for more than two weeks and moving into the Sierra National Forest.
In North Texas, crews are battling a wildfire that destroyed 16 homes and damaged five others amid sweltering temperatures and strong winds. In a Tuesday statement, officials said there were "significant hotspots" throughout the Chalk Mountain Fire near Glen Rose involving unburned and partially burned fuels. The blaze was 20% contained.
Additional reporting by The Associated Press.
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Are you tired of lugging around an extension cord or dealing with gas when it comes time to trim the yard? Well, consider giving Greenworks’ 24V 12-inch cordless string trimmer a look while it’s on sale for $57 at Woot. Normally $85, this marks a new all-time low and gets you into the 24V Greenworks ecosystem while also helping ditch gas and oil from your yard care routine. We also have a wide selection of Tesla, Greenworks, and other e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either.
Head below for other New Green Deals that we’ve found today and of course Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.
Greenworks string trimmer overhauls your yard care routine
Woot is offering a selection of Greenworks, BLACK+DECKER, and more cordless electric yard tools on sale today. Our top pick is the Greenworks 24V 12-inch Cordless Electric String Trimmer for $56.99 Prime shipped, with non-Prime members being charged a $6 delivery fee. Normally $85 at Amazon, you’ll find that today’s deal beats the Amazon low of $68 and today’s deal marks a new all-time low that we’ve tracked for this kit. This string trimmer is ready to take your yard care routine to the next level, ditching your old corded or gas-powered model for a new lighter, more versatile, and battery-powered alternative. It uses the Greenworks 24V battery system, making it quite versatile while also negating the need to use gas or oil. Be sure to swing by Woot’s landing page to view all the other ways you can save and overhaul your lawn care routine before summer ends in a few months.
Ditch gas and oil before summer’s end with this WORX 40V electric mower at $200 (Save $90)
Amazon is now offering the WORX WG779 40V Power Share Cordless Electric Mower for $199.99 shipped when clipping the on-page coupon. Normally fetching $290, this is the third-best price of the year at within $20 of our previous May mention. You’re also looking at $90 in savings and quite the notable chance to finally ditch gas and oil in the process. With summer lawn mowing sessions now in full swing, it’s time to adopt an electric tool to make even quicker work of your landscaping. This WORX Power Share model arrives with a 14-inch cutting deck and is powered by a pair of 40V 4Ah batteries. You’ll also find both mulching and bagging features to go alongside the adjustable height design.
Schwinn Marshall e-bike with 35-mile range sees first discount to $1,260
Amazon is offering the Schwinn Marshall Adult E-Bike for $1,259.98 shipped. Down from $1,500, today’s deal saves $240 and marks a new all-time low that we’ve tracked at Amazon. Designed to let you cruise around town with ease, this e-bike is made for riders from 5′ 8″ to 6′ 4″ tall, which fits a vast majority of people. The 250W hub-drive motor can let you ride at up to 20 MPH with the throttle, while also delivering pedal assist modes that you can leverage. The battery can last for up to 35 miles on a single charge as well. There’s a 7-speed trigger shifter that lets you change gears easily as well. Plus, the integrated LED lights on the battery as well as both head and taillights let you check your battery life and see at night when riding. Dive into our announcement coverage to learn more about this Schwinn e-bike.
New Tesla deals
After checking out the Greenworks string trimmer deal above, if you keep read, you’ll find a selection of new green deals that will make your Tesla experience better in multiple areas. From storage to keep recordings on to phone mounts, car chargers, and anything else we can find, it’ll be listed below. Each day we’ll do our best to find new and exciting deals and ways for you to save on fun accessories for your Tesla, making each trip unique. For more gift ideas and deals, check out the best Tesla shop. Keep reading on for e-bike, Greenworks, and other great deals.
- SimpleTire offers up to 20% off thousands of tires
- Discount Tire offers up to $100 off or more on Cooper, Bridgestone, and other tires
- Model 3 CupHolderHero: $12 (Reg. $14)
- Spigen OneTap MagSafe car mounts now up to 38% off starting at $27 via Amazon
- Bring MagSafe to your ride with iOttie’s premium Velox car mount at $42.50
New e-bike deals + electric scooter discounts
If you’re looking to get out and enjoy the sunshine still after using your new electric mower, than we recommend you experience it than on another e-bike or electric scooter you just got at a fantastic price through one of our deals and sale below. You can use it for fun, exercise, or even transportation to and from work or the coffee shop. We have several people here that will regularly commute to coffee shops or offices on their e-bike, as it cuts down on fossil fuel usage as well as allows them to enjoy some time outdoors on nice sunny days. Below, you’ll find a wide selection of new e-bike deals and electric scooter deal in all price ranges, so give it a look if that’s something you’d be interested in picking up. As always, the newest e-bike deal and electric scooter discounts and sales will be at the top, so shop quick as the discounts are bound to go away soon.
- RadRover 6 Plus e-bike now $350 off at 2022 low of $1,649
- Juiced e-bikes 0% APR financing available
- RUNDEER 750W E-Bike: $1,100 (Reg. $1,400) | Amazon
- Micah Toll’s favorite low-cost folding electric bike, the Lectric XP 2.0: $999 (Reg. $1,099)
- Kent Electric Pedal Assist Mountain Bike: $698 (Reg. $998)
- Gotrax’s just-released G MAX electric scooter sees first discount at $100 off, more
Additional New Green Deals – smart thermostats, more
After shopping the Greenworks string trimmer deal above, be sure to check out the other discounts we found today. These new green deals are wide-ranging from outdoor lawn equipment to anything else we find that could save you money in various ways, be that cutting gas and oil out of your life or just enjoying other amenities that energy-saving gear can bring. As always, the newest deals will be at the top, so shop quick as the discounts are bound to go away soon.
- Greenworks 14-inch 48V Cordless Electric Mower: $171 (Reg. $280)
- Greenworks Pro 80V 26-inch Cordless Hedge Trimmer: $221.50 (Reg. $279)
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(The Hill) – Former President Trump is weighing in aggressively in state legislative races across the country as part of his far-reaching effort to reshape the modern GOP and exert greater control over the administration and outcome of elections.
While the former president’s highest-profile endorsements have come in the U.S. House and Senate contests that will help determine control of Congress next year, he has endorsed dozens of statehouse candidates, with an emphasis on Arizona, Michigan and Texas.
These state legislative contests are often overlooked at the national level, but the outcomes will play a crucial role in shaping state policy, especially pertaining to the voting process and how elections are conducted, counted and certified.
Republicans have worked for well over a decade to make gains in state legislatures. But multiple party strategists and operatives noted that it’s unusual for a former president — or really any federal elected official — to weigh in so aggressively on races that are typically decided at the local level.
“It is unusual. Honestly, it’s unusual for a senator to have that level of involvement in these races,” said Doug Heye, a Republican strategist. “They typically stay out of these things for various reasons. But obviously for Trump, he’s trying to build a farm team and the way you join that team is by being all Trump all the time.”
Heye and others cautioned against reading too far into the endorsements, noting that they’ve come sporadically and are often prompted by Trump’s own desire to exact political revenge on Republicans whom he perceives as insufficiently loyal.
“I think it’s all pretty simple and transparent,” Heye said. “Trump wants people who are as Trump-y as can be and go after people who are disloyal. That’s it. And that could be a senator, or it could be a dog catcher.”
Just last week, Trump came out in support of former Arizona state Sen. David Farnsworth, who is challenging state House Speaker Rusty Bowers in the GOP primary for Arizona’s 10th Senate District. Bowers testified before Congress last month about the intense pressure he withstood from Trump to help reverse the former president’s 2020 electoral loss in the state.
In a statement, Trump hammered Bowers as “WEAK on Borders, Election Integrity, and everything else” before throwing his support behind Farnsworth, who has echoed Trump’s baseless claim that he was robbed of reelection in 2020 because of widespread fraud.
On paper, Bowers appears to be the much stronger candidate. He’s raised more than $320,000 to Farnsworth’s roughly $70,000 and has the clout that comes with serving as the state House Speaker.
Nevertheless, Trump’s willingness to intervene in state legislative elections tracks with his repeated assertion that state lawmakers should be able to wield outsized power in determining the outcome of elections, a belief that came to the fore after his 2020 loss to President Biden when he and his allies pressed top state lawmakers to overturn the election results in states that his opponent won.
State legislative races also tend to be low-information contests, where voters tend to know less about who’s running and place a higher premium on party affiliation and endorsements.
“It could be very valuable in a race where people aren’t paying a lot of attention,” said Keith Naughton, a veteran Republican strategist and opinion contributor for The Hill. “These endorsements, these sort of celebrity endorsements, they’re more effective the less people are paying attention to the race.”
Whether Trump is weighing in to legislative races as part of a grand strategy to reshape statehouses across the country or is simply seeking to boost loyalists no matter which office they’re running for, the moves could have very real consequences.
With Republicans relegated to the minority in Congress, state legislatures have emerged as centers of GOP power, where lawmakers have pressed ultra-conservative policies on everything from voting rights and election administration to education and abortion rights.
The composition of state legislatures could also take on a new sense of urgency in the coming months and years. The Supreme Court is set to take up a case next term that could expand the independent power of state legislatures to set election rules with few checks against overreach.
While Trump has issued endorsements in only about two dozen state legislative contests so far, the former president has already shown a desire to exert more control over how elections are administered. He’s backed a handful of GOP secretary of state candidates in battlegrounds like Georgia, Ohio, Michigan and Arizona, albeit with mixed results.
At the same time, one longtime Republican operative and former state GOP chair said that there’s only so much room for Trump to make gains in state capitols, noting that Republicans control 30 of the country’s 49 partisan legislatures, and many state lawmakers are already closely aligned with the former president.
“Republicans who are running for legislatures are more reflective of what the party is,” the operative said. “And right now, the party is more populist.”
“What I see is him trying to take out anyone who’s not 100 percent on his side,” the operative added. “Most Republican state senators, state representatives are, so I think to him it’s more about getting rid of anyone who’s even remotely disagreed with him in the past.”
That strategy gets at perhaps the biggest focus of Trump’s post-presidential strategy: retaining his hold on the GOP as he weighs a potential comeback campaign for the White House in 2024.
“Trump is politics. He’s not policy,” Heye said. “Ultimately, he is going to find the argument that best suits him. And if that’s in the legislatures, then great. If that means supporting the state House candidate or secretary of state that’s going to fight for him, he’s going to do that too.” | https://www.fourstateshomepage.com/news/national/trump-looks-to-install-loyalists-across-state-legislatures/ | 2022-07-27T18:53:35Z | https://www.fourstateshomepage.com/news/national/trump-looks-to-install-loyalists-across-state-legislatures/ | true | 17 |
A University of British Columbia researcher is kicking development of a credit-card-sized, disposable “biomedical sensor” – capable of detecting not only COVID-19 and other ailments – into high gear.
Sudip Shekhar, who is currently an associate professor in electrical/computer engineering at UBC, received recognition earlier this month in the form of a $3-million Schmidt Science Polymaths Award that is aimed at supporting tenured researchers around the world in driving interdisciplinary research.
Shekhar, the first Canadian to receive the award, will receive the funding over a five-year period in his quest to bring his biomedical sensor device into market. An early proof of concept, using the technology that would go into an eventual miniaturized device, has already proved successful in detecting COVID-19 in people.
“It’s a pleasant surprise,” Shekar said of winning the award grant. “There’s lots of work to be done, but definitely, this is a very generous gift and a nod to encourage [researchers] to go and do risky research.”
The device Shekhar envisioned, he said, would be something that can be readily carried by any individual person for testing for ailments anywhere he or she goes. The devices – which accept a sample of body fluids such as blood, saliva or urine – would include chipsets connected to Bluetooth networks that would instantly transmit the data collected from the sample to online analysis/diagnosis systems.
The results would then be transmitted back to the device to relay the results of the test, Shekhar said.
“My background in chip design,” said Shekhar, a former circuits research scientist at tech giant Intel. “I build chips that have now been used in data centres all around the world. What the Schmidt Award wants researchers to do is to take the funds and do research that’s risky and maybe even a pivot [out of one particular discipline].
“And when COVID hit, the only work you could do is COVID-related work. My colleagues – engineering professor Lukas Christowski and biomedical devices researcher Karen Cheung – were working on biosensors. And once we started working together, we started looking at things in a different perspective in realizing that what would really impact the world isn’t another large, expensive device but a smaller, very inexpensive one – something that people can use readily in their own homes.”
Through Dream Photonics Inc., a company co-founded by Christowski and Shekhar, the researchers created the proof of concept this year that detected COVID-19 in a sample. Shekhar added he is hopeful that – within a year’s time – the group will be able to deliver a credit-card-sized prototype to show to potential business partners for an eventual market-entry a few years down the line.
The possible applications, he added, is endless. The devices can be used to monitor the health of people living in remote communities, for example, where access to doctors and medical laboratories may be non-existent.
Alternatively, the devices can be made available at hospitals and doctors’ offices to be given out to individual patients for a closer, more timely access to diagnosis. While it doesn’t replace the need to see real doctors, the devices to create alternatives that may improve health outcomes of people who may not be able to see their physicians immediately.
What is needed now, Shekhar said, is for interested partners to reach out – because such research isn’t cheap even with the award grant funding.
“In Vancouver and B.C., we have a lot of people who have taken technology out of university and commercialized it successfully,” he said. “We’d love to chat with these people; maybe they would bring expertise that we don’t have right now. Maybe they will tell us about applications that we haven’t realized yet... We’d really like to expand out collaborative efforts.”
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Portsmouth set to win transfer battle for Tottenham player
Portsmouth are ‘closing in’ on the signing of highly-rated Tottenham youngster Dane Scarlett on loan.
I understand #Pompey are closing in on a loan deal for Spurs attacker Dane Scarlett. Talks have been held today.
— Neil Allen (@pn_neil_allen) July 27, 2022
The 18-year-old has made ten appearances for Spurs in recent years, mainly in cup competitions, and is seen as someone who has the potential to make an impact at the club in the years to come.
As well as impressing in their development sides, Scarlett has represented England at various youth levels and was part of the U19 group that won the European Championship this summer.
With the player way down the pecking order at Spurs, a loan move had always been on the cards this summer, with Preston among a host of Championship clubs credited with an interest in the past.
However, Portsmouth News reporter Neil Allen has revealed that Scarlett is heading to Fratton Park after discussions were held between the clubs.
“I understand Pompey are closing in on a loan deal for Spurs attacker Dane Scarlett. Talks have been held today.”
This will be a welcome boost for Danny Cowley, who has been desperate to strengthen his attack further despite bringing in Colby Bishop and Joe Pigott.
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This would be a really exciting signing for Portsmouth as Scarlett is a brilliant young forward who will be eager to impress out on loan as he looks to prove himself.
As well as that, it would leave the attacking department looking much healthier at Pompey after what had been a tough few weeks for Cowley and the recruitment team.
The fact many Championship clubs were keen on Scarlett shows what a talent he is and this is one Portsmouth will be keen to get over the line.
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OAKLAND
The East Bay SPCA is proud to announce that it has been chosen as a Pets for Life Mentorship Partner to provide community outreach and pet owner support in Oakland.
This program prioritizes keeping families together by distributing free-to-owner pet care, food and other supplies and resources to pet owners in specific Oakland neighborhoods. The service model of the Pets for Life program incorporates strategic door-to-door outreach, builds a consistent community presence and cultivates long-lasting relationships with pet owners. This program is supported by The Humane Society of the United States.
“East Bay SPCA thanks The Humane Society of the United States for their generous support,” said Karalyn Aronow, the East Bay SPCA’s vice president of operations. “With the help of this grant and training, we hope to make a real and lasting difference for people and pets in underserved areas in Oakland.”
Driven by social justice, the Pets for Life philosophy recognizes that a deep connection with pets transcends socioeconomic, racial, ethnic and geographic boundaries and that no one should be denied the opportunity to experience the benefits and joy that come from the human-animal bond.
“East Bay SPCA has demonstrated an impressive initiative to address the inequity in access to pet resources that people in underserved areas experience,” said Amanda Arrington, Pets for Life’s senior director. “The Humane Society of the United States is proud to support East Bay SPCA in working towards a more just and fair animal welfare movement.”
— East Bay SPCA
Free mattress, box springs disposal available to residents
All Alameda County residents can now dispose of up to five mattresses and/or box springs a day for free at the Davis Street Resource Recovery Complex at 2615 Davis St. in San Leandro.
County residents, including those not serviced by WM, can bring mattresses and box springs to WM’s Davis Street facility from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. This free drop-off is made possible through the Mattress Recycling Council’s Bye Bye Mattress program.
“We’re thrilled to provide this convenient program to all county residents and hope it helps to reduce the number of illegally dumped mattresses and box springs in our communities,” said Barry Skolnick, the area vice president for WM Northern California-Nevada. “Between this program and WM’s bulky collection offerings, getting rid of an old mattress and box spring is easier than ever and free.”
Mattresses disposed of through the Bye Bye Mattress program are disassembled and recycled. The steel, foam, fiber and wood recovered from mattresses and box springs are sent to manufacturers to make hundreds of new products such as carpet padding, construction rebar, insulation, filters and mulch. The program is funded through a $10.50 recycling fee that is collected when a mattress or box spring is purchased in California. Other portions of the fee are dedicated to combating illegal dumping and research efforts that improve the recycling process and recyclability of the component material.
While mattress and box spring disposal is free, customers seeking to dispose of other materials at the Davis Street Resource Recovery Center, or seeking to dispose of more than five mattresses and box springs combined in one day, will be charged standard disposal rates as described in this online rate chart at bayareane.ws/3yWUTY0.
Mattresses not covered by this program include severely damaged, wet, twisted, frozen or spoiled mattresses or box springs, any mattress or box spring infested with bed bugs, mattress pads or toppers, sleeping bags, pillows, car beds, crib mattresses, air mattresses, futons and sofa bed mattresses.
WM customers living in Alameda County also have access to WM’s curbside bulky collection program and in, some cases, may qualify for self-haul disposal to the Davis Street facility. Self-haul drop off programs are already available to Oakland and Hayward residents but different rules apply.
All Oakland residents can dispose of up to 4 cubic yards of bulky waste such as furniture, carpets, home remodeling debris, appliances, tires, scrap metal and yard trimmings. Oakland residents can use this free self-haul disposal option once a year but must schedule an appointment. For more information, Oakland residents can visit oaklandrecycles.com/bulky-service online.
— WM
PIEDMONT
Recreation Department hiring, releases activities guide
The Piedmont Recreation Department (PRD) is offering a packed schedule of classes, hiring opportunities and fun. The popular, free family movies in the park are on tap. See the film “Encanto” at 8 p.m. Aug. 19 on the lawn at Piedmont Park, and the upbeat movie “Sing 2” will be featured at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16 in the park. Bring a picnic, a blanket or low lawn chairs to enjoy these family movies.
An adult pickleball clinics is being offered at the Linda Beach courts, 333 Linda Ave. in Piedmont. Beginners meet from 8:30 to 10 a.m. this Saturday at the court. Visit piedmont.ca.gov/services___departments/recreation online to register and get more information.
The fall recreation guide has been released. Find a slate of classes, camps and activities on it. The PRD is now hiring coaches for seventh- and eighth-grade boys and girls volleyball and basketball. The salary is $20 to $30 per hour, and the jobs are 10 to 20 hours a week; previous youth coaching experience and a high school diploma are required. The PRD also plans to hire a preschool teacher, assistant site lead and after-school child care leader. Apply online at piedmont.casellehire.com/jobs.
Filing for council, school board elections has opened
The filing period for candidates for city council and board of education seats is now open for the Nov. 8 election. There are three vacancies on city council and two vacancies on the board of education. There is no cost to candidates to file for election. The deadline to file completed paperwork with the city is 5 p.m. Aug. 12.
Prospective candidates are required to schedule an appointment to take out nomination papers with the City Clerk’s office. An appointment will also be required to submit nomination papers once the candidate has completed their work. Residents with questions about the process and wishing an appointment call City Clerk John Tulloch at 510-420-3040 or email cityclerk@piedmont.ca.gov.
League of Women Voters hosting coffee, cocktail hours
The League of Women Voters of Piedmont is hosting virtual monthly coffee or cocktail hours to learn more about the league, what it’s been doing, membership and other activities.
Coffee hours are held at 10 a.m. the first and third Thursdays of every month. Cocktail hours are held at 5 p.m. and second and fourth Thursdays of each month. One needn’t be a member to join the virtual informal meetings. Registration is optional. Drop in for five minutes or the full hour, and visit lwvpiedmont.org for more information.
— Linda Davis, correspondent
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Federal Reserve unleashes another big rate hike in bid to curb inflation
By Christopher Rugaber
Washington: The Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate by a hefty three-quarters of a point for a second straight time in its most aggressive drive in three decades to tame high inflation.
The Fed’s move on Thursday (AEST) will raise its key rate, which affects many consumer and business loans, to a range of 2.25 per cent to 2.5 per cent, its highest level since 2018.
The central bank’s decision follows a jump in inflation to 9.1 per cent, the fastest annual rate in 41 years, and reflects its strenuous efforts to slow price gains across the economy. By raising borrowing rates, the Fed makes it costlier to take out a mortgage or an auto or business loan. Consumers and businesses then presumably borrow and spend less, cooling the economy and slowing inflation.
The Fed is tightening credit even while the economy has begun to slow, thereby heightening the risk that its rate hikes will cause a recession later this year or next. The surge in inflation and fear of a recession have eroded consumer confidence and stirred public anxiety about the economy, which is sending frustratingly mixed signals.
With the November midterm elections nearing, Americans’ discontent has diminished President Joe Biden’s public approval ratings and increased the likelihood that the Democrats will lose control of the House and Senate.
The Fed’s moves to sharply tighten credit have torpedoed the housing market, which is especially sensitive to interest rate changes. The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage has roughly doubled in the past year, to 5.5 per cent, and home sales have tumbled.
At the same time, consumers are showing signs of cutting spending in the face of high prices. And business surveys suggest that sales are slowing.
The central bank is betting that it can slow growth just enough to tame inflation yet not so much as to trigger a recession — a risk that many analysts fear may end badly.
In a statement, the Fed issued after its latest policy meeting ended, it acknowledged that while “indicators of spending and production have softened,” “job gains have been robust in recent months, and the unemployment rate has remained low.” The Fed typically assigns high importance to the pace of hiring and pay growth because when more people earn paychecks, the resulting spending can fuel inflation.
On Thursday, when the government estimates the gross domestic product for the April-June period, some economists think it may show that the economy shrank for a second straight quarter. That would meet one longstanding assumption for when a recession has begun.
But economists say that wouldn’t necessarily mean a recession had started. During those same six months when the overall economy might have contracted, employers added 2.7 million jobs — more than in most entire years before the pandemic. Wages are also rising at a healthy pace, with many employers still struggling to attract and retain enough workers.
Still, slowing growth puts the Fed’s policymakers in a high-risk quandary: How high should they raise borrowing rates if the economy is decelerating? Weaker growth, if it causes layoffs and raises unemployment, often reduces inflation on its own.
That dilemma could become an even more consequential one for the Fed next year, when the economy may be in worse shape and inflation will likely still exceed the central bank’s 2 per cent target.
“How much recession risk are you willing to bear to get (inflation) back to 2 per cent, quickly, versus over the course of several years?” asked Nathan Sheets, a former Fed economist who is global chief economist at Citi. “Those are the kinds of issues they’re going to have to wrestle with.”
Economists at Bank of America foresee a “mild” recession later this year. Goldman Sachs analysts estimate a 50-50 likelihood of a recession within two years.
Among analysts who foresee a recession, most predict that it will prove relatively mild. The unemployment rate, they note, is near a 50-year low, and households are overall in solid financial shape, with more cash and smaller debts than after the housing bubble burst in 2008.
Fed officials have suggested that at its new level, their key short-term rate will neither stimulate growth nor restrict it – what they call a “neutral” level. Chair Jerome Powell has said the Fed wants its key rate to reach neutral relatively quickly.
Should the economy continue to show signs of slowing, the Fed may moderate the size of its rate hikes as soon as its next meeting in September, perhaps to a half-point. Such an increase, followed by possibly quarter-point hikes in November and December, would still raise the Fed’s short-term rate to 3.25 per cent to 3.5 per cent by year’s end - the highest point since 2008.
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Troy Polamalu's Nephew Tries Out For WWE
Troy Polamalu Nephew Tries Out For WWE ... 'Can I Get A Talofa!!!'
7/27/2022 11:13 AM PT
There might not be a Polamalu in the NFL anymore ... but there could be one in WWE rings soon -- 'cause TMZ Sports has learned Troy Polamalu's nephew, Talati Polamalu, is trying out for the wrestling org!
The younger Polamalu -- who's currently a rising senior offensive lineman at Georgetown -- hit Nashville this week to showcase his stuff for WWE execs (including Triple H, Big E and Paul Heyman!) in the days leading up to this weekend's SummerSlam event.
The college football player jumped on stage and tried to get the crowd going by asking them for a "Talofa!" and an "Aloha!"
Talati then explained he wants to be a role model in the WWE for overweight kids ... saying, "Look at me. You can do this. You can do whatever you want, you just got to put the work in."
We've yet to see Talati's moves in the ring -- but there's a strong chance they look pretty good ... 'cause, after all, the 21-year-old has wrestling in his blood.
He not only participated in the sport in high school, but his aunt is WWE superstar Tamina Snuka.
And, of course, his uncle is Troy -- so ya know the 6-foot-3, 324-pounder is athletic as hell.
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If you are a first-time homebuyer or seller, employing the services of a real estate professional could be one of your best decisions. They may seem a bit expensive but they have the knowledge that you do not possess when it comes to the house buying process. This will help you get hold of good bargains. In addition, it would be more efficient in raising funds for your purchase and help you avoid hassles after closing.
In this article, we round up some reasons why you should seek assistance from real estate professionals.
What is a real estate professional?
Qualifying as a real estate professional is a great way to lower your tax bill and reap additional benefits that are exclusive to investors.
To qualify for this category, you will have to meet the following according to real estate law:
- More Than 50% Rule: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requires that at least 50 percent of an individual’s working hours be devoted to real estate property trades or businesses in order to qualify for the passive activity loss rules. Thus, a person who works full-time at a job outside of the real estate and spends fewer than 20 hours per week managing a rental property will generally not qualify as a real estate professional.
- 750 Hour Requirement: To become a real estate professional, one must spend at least 750 hours per year performing services related to real estate trades or businesses. The 750-hour requirement is calculated on an annual basis (from January to December). There is no limit on when the hours may be worked, but they must be worked within the tax year.
However, the 750-hour test for determining whether an individual is a real estate professional is not met if the individual performs personal services as an employee in a real property trade or business unless the individual is also a 5% owner of the employer.
- Single Taxpayer Requirement: For each taxpayer, the 50 percent rule and 750-hour requirement must be proven annually in order to be considered. Married couples filing jointly are an exception to this rule. If both you and your spouse meet the above requirements, you may be able to claim the real estate professional deduction, even if one spouse earns their primary income outside real estate.
- Material Participation: As a result of being primarily engaged in this trade or business, you must materially participate in the management and operation of such property during the tax year where material participation is defined as making significant management or operational decisions at the business level and taking part in the activity with an expectation that it will continue to earn income.
The real estate professional designation gives investors the ability to write off business expenses based on the income they have generated by using their properties. The 2013 investment income tax levies an additional 3.8% surtax on passive income, including all rental income. This applies to the lesser of (1) an individual’s net investment income for the year; or (2) the excess of that person’s modified adjusted gross income over a threshold amount.
The benefits of working with a real estate professional
Working with real estate agents has many benefits for you. There are a lot of things that you should consider hiring the services of an expert in real estate. Probably, you are finding it hard to find properties for sale or even to sell your own property. You need someone who can help you with this and provide you with the information you want, especially if you are going to purchase or sell your home for the first time.
They have the experience and knowledge
Professional real estate agents are trained, qualified, and have experience. They know how the real estate industry works and have been through the process of buying and selling property many times before.
Real estate agents offering real estate professional services are able to track market trends, including long-term data on housing prices, which helps them make realistic recommendations regarding prices for both buyers and sellers.
They can help you navigate the process
The purchase of a home is one of the most complex financial decisions most people will ever make. The process is fraught with details, and it has changed further amid the housing crisis. To help you navigate the real estate investing process wisely, seek the help of a real estate professional.
Professional real estate agents suggest that you get preapproved before home shopping. A preapproval letter helps you set your budget, and if you do find a great home, you’re ready to write an offer immediately.
They can help you find the right property
A real estate agent can help you find a house that matches your needs and budget. To ensure you don’t waste time looking at properties that don’t meet your criteria, be sure to make a list of the most important factors when buying a home. Agents use their knowledge of the local market, as well as their contacts with other agents, to help you find homes before they hit the market.
After listening to your wants and needs, they could suggest neighborhoods that are not necessarily on your radar but may be worth considering. It’s also possible the agent will recommend expanding your search area to areas with less competition or better deals.
They can negotiate on your behalf
The best way to achieve the best real estate deal is to hire an experienced real estate agent. Real estate agents are trained negotiators, and they can use their experience to present your case in the best light. They will also keep your information confidential from competing interests and strive to get you the best possible price.
The best part? You and your agent can negotiate the terms of a contract and make concessions that are unrelated to the price. This can include a longer closing date, special repairs, and upgrades to the property, or even getting the seller to pay some of your closing costs.
They can provide peace of mind.
More than the professional real estate headshots or being a professional real estate photographer, those who offer real estate professional services can help you navigate the complex world of buying and selling property with peace of mind.
A real estate professional will be able to provide you with expert advice and even help you find the right loan. A real estate agent will be able to offer expert advice on how to get a mortgage and what types of loans are available. They can also help you negotiate the best possible interest rate for your home loan.
Give real estate experts a chance and you will see results. They are there for the common good and aim to give clients the best advice for their benefit. Let them know your needs and preferences and you will be guided accordingly.
References
Bryniarski, B. (2020). Tax rules for real estate professionals. Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. https://www.aicpa.org/resources/article/tax-rules-for-real-estate-professionals
Esajian, J. (u.d.). Real Estate Professional: Qualifications & Tax Deductions. Fortune Builders. https://www.fortunebuilders.com/real-estate-professional/
Marks Paneth. (u.d..). Real Estate Investor Vs. Professional: Why It Matters. Marks Paneth. https://www.markspaneth.com/blog/2017/real-estate-investor-vs.-professional-why-it-matters
Nitti, T. (2017, March 1). Navigating the Real Estate Professional Rules. The Tax Adviser. https://www.thetaxadviser.com/issues/2017/mar/navigating-real-estate-professional-rules.html | https://realtybiznews.com/why-you-should-hire-a-real-estate-professional/98773471/ | 2022-07-27T19:02:37Z | https://realtybiznews.com/why-you-should-hire-a-real-estate-professional/98773471/ | true | 1 |
Majority of animals caught in shark nets last year were threatened or protected species
By Laura Chung
More than 200 threatened or protected animals were caught in shark nets in the state over the past 12 months, renewing the calls from experts to ditch the devices.
Of the 376 animals caught in NSW nets in the past financial year, only 51 were targeted shark species and 203 were threatened or protected species, including sharks, turtles and rays. Of these animals, 156 died, data from the NSW Department of Primary Industries shows.
It comes a week after the federal government released its State of the Environment report which found Australia had seen more mammals go extinct than any other continent and was suffering a biodiversity crisis.
In Australia, there are 329 recorded species of sharks, rays and chimaeras, of which 42 per cent are found nowhere else. While the general state of this group is considered good, there have been sharp declines in particular species, such as sawfish.
The state government’s shark net program aims to deter three species of sharks: the tiger, white and bull shark, but hundreds of other animals were caught in the 2021-22 reporting period, including 16 leatherback turtles – the majority of which were caught on the southern Central Coast.
There were also 28 white sharks, 19 green turtles and 52 smooth hammerheads caught, as well as 14 critically endangered grey nurse sharks, five of which died.
Humane Society International Australia marine biologist Lawrence Chlebeck said the number of turtles found in the shark nets was the highest of any season since records began.
“The indiscriminate deaths that occur as a result of the outdated Shark Meshing Program in NSW must end,” he said. “The technology is nearly 100 years old, we would never accept safety technology that old in any other facet of our lives, why should ocean safety be any different? It is in everyone’s best interest that the nets are done away with.”
The NSW Shark Meshing Program consists of 51 shark nets spanning from Newcastle to Wollongong and has been running since 1937 after a series of fatal attacks at Newcastle beaches.
The nets are not designed to create a complete barrier between swimmers and sharks, but rather to deter sharks from being frequent visitors of the site.
Professor David Booth, a marine ecologist with the University of Technology Sydney, said the data highlighted the need for an overhaul of shark meshing programs in favour of alternative methods, such as drone surveillance or SMART drumlines.
“I just don’t see the benefit to justifying the catastrophic cost [of other marine life],” he said.
A 2016 to 2019 trial of drumlines in NSW found they were highly effective at capturing, releasing and tagging white sharks without killing them. White sharks are listed as vulnerable under environmental protection laws. In total, they tagged and released 404 white sharks. Only one died.
A NSW government spokesperson said it was committed “to achieve the right balance to keep swimmers safe while protecting vulnerable marine species”.
In the latest budget, the government announced $85 million to fund a range of new shark mitigation activities including smart drumlines, tagging and listening stations as well as funding for long-range drones.
“The Shark Meshing Program is actively managed to minimise the impact on marine animals while protecting swimmers at some of NSW’s most popular beaches. As part of the program, frequent inspections are carried out to minimise the impact on sea life,” the spokesperson said.
Councils across the state have indicated they support alternative shark monitoring and deterrent programs.
The State of the Environment report said there was a significant improvement in data collection since the previous 2016 report when it came to certain marine animals, including sharks and rays, but ongoing observation was needed. It also stated that more needed to be done to address climate change if the health of marine ecosystems was to be protected and preserved.
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County Championship: Nottinghamshire in control over Sussex despite Ollie Robinson haul
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England's Ollie Robinson increased his haul to seven wickets in the match but Nottinghamshire were in full control at the halfway stage of their County Championship match against Sussex.
Robinson proved deadly with the new ball for the second time, reducing the Division Two leaders to 40-3 in their second innings. But after Haseeb Hameed made 94 and Lyndon James 56, Nottinghamshire finished on 284-7, with a lead of 381.
Earlier, Nottinghamshire pace bowlers James Pattinson and Dane Paterson finished with five wickets each as Sussex, who sit next to bottom of the table, were bowled out for 143 in reply to Nottinghamshire's first innings 240.
To add to their woes, any points take from this match - they have three thus far - may be lost, as they stand at minus six on their over-rate.
Nottinghamshire needed just under an hour first thing to take the final five Sussex wickets, the key breakthrough coming in the sixth over when Paterson trapped Cheteshwar Pujara with an inswinging ball that was too good even for a player of the India Test star's calibre.
His wicket, ending a partnership worth 71, more than compensated the South African bowler for a chance missed earlier when Archie Lenham, the 18-year-old son of Neil Lenham and grandson of Les, who had battled courageously alongside Pujara in the face of a high-class attack, was put down at second slip.
With Pujara gone, Paterson and Pattinson ripped through the remainder so quickly that all five wickets fell for 23 runs in the space of 34 deliveries.
Pattinson removed Lenham for a gutsy 31, the youngster looking disappointed to be given out leg before after the ball rolled away to third slip. Robinson was strangled down the leg side, prompting Luke Fletcher to appear alongside Pattinson to congratulate him on his first five-wicket haul of the season.
Not to be outdone, Paterson knocked out Sean Hunt's off stump before having Ari Karvelas leg before to finish with 5-43, Pattinson having taken 5-56.
As on day one of a breathtakingly fast-moving contest, Robinson came up with a superb opening spell as Sussex, trailing by 97 on first innings, made early inroads.
Again, his fourth and fifth overs were productive as Ben Slater, Ben Duckett and Joe Clarke departed in the space of six deliveries, the latter pair without scoring.
Slater went after a short ball with little chance of controlling the shot and was caught at fine leg. Duckett was caught behind off an inside edge before Clarke, offering no shot, was lbw to a ball that kept low.
If they had winkled out Hameed at that point, Sussex might have felt they were back in the contest but the sometime England opener, closing on 1,000 first-class runs in a season for the first time since his sensational breakthrough year at Lancashire in 2016, looked in splendid touch.
A superbly timed straight drive for four in Robinson's opening over was evidence of that and by the time he pulled Brad Currie to the fence for his ninth boundary he had 50 from 71 balls. Having seen the back of Robinson for a while, he and James added 138 in 33 overs.
Hameed missed out on a hundred when a ball from Hunt, the 20-year-old left-armer, nipped away to have him caught behind. In his best spell of the match, Hunt also dismissed James, lbw trying to work him to leg.
Currie removed Tom Moores shortly after tea with another delivery that found the edge and Steven Mullaney, whose 70 was the key innings in Nottinghamshire's first innings, added another 42 before he was leg before sweeping another 18-year-old, the left-arm spinner James Coles.
Pattinson and Liam Patterson-White added 34 before bad light brought the close forward by two overs.
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How 20 popular McDonald’s items are changing in price – check the list now to find your favourite
MCDONALD’S has announced a major change to its menu - and you might be paying more.
The fast food chain has said that prices will go up from today, which fans were furious about.
The cost of living crisis has seen prices rise across the country for essentials like fuel and supermarket shopping.
And now it includes our favourite giant yellow M franchise too.
McDonald’s will be increasing item prices by 10p or 20p due to rising costs.
McDonald’s UK and Ireland, chief executive officer, Alistair Macrow said: “We understand that any price increases are not good news, but we have delayed and minimised these changes for as long as we could.
“We will continue to listen to what you want from us and work tirelessly to find solutions to today’s cost challenges affecting our business.”
The items changing in price and by how much will depend.
You could be paying up to 60p more for large meals.
The Sun checked how the prices of 20 most popular menu items would change based on current prices in central London branches.
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Some prices will vary across restaurants so it may be an item is priced differently at your local branch - here's what we found.
Staying the same
- Bacon roll with ketchup - £3.39
- Hash brown - £1.39
- Apple pie - £1.09
- Strawberry milkshake - £2.39
- Chicken McNugget Happy Meal - £2.89
Gone up in price
- Hamburger - was 99p, now £1.09
- McFlurry - prices vary but was 99p for mini, now £1.09
- McPlant meal - was £5.69, now £6.29 for going large
- Fillet o Fish meal - was £5.69 now £6.29 to go large
- McChicken meal - was £5.69, now £6.29 to go large
- Six McNuggets meal - was £5.69, now £6.29 to go large
- Chicken Selects (three piece) meal - was £5.49, now £6.09 to go large
- Sausage and egg McMuffin (meal) - was £4.29, now £4.39
- Medium fries - was £1.39, now £1.49
- Big Mac (meal) - was £5.69, now £6.29 to go large
- McChicken Sandwich (meal) - was £5.69, now £6.29 to go large
- Large Chicken McNugget (meal) - was £4.19, now £4.79 to go large
- Double cheeseburger - was £1.99, now £2.19
- Hamburger - was 99p, now £1.09
Some of the items affected are meals.
Breakfast meals include an item of choice with a hash brown and drink.
A standard meal includes an item of choice with fries, a side salad, cucumber or melon bag with a drink.
Meals come in two sizes medium or large, which affect the price.
For example, a Quarter pounder with cheese meal costs £4.99 for a medium and £5.59 for a large.
A McPlant or six nuggets meal is the same price as the Quarter pounder with cheese meal.
McDonald’s have also added four new delicious items to their menu.
The new menu items include halloumi fries, Emily Downes tried them and said they were better than mozzarella dippers.
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The WNBA Buckeye Report brings you updates throughout the WNBA season for former Ohio State Buckeyes playing in America’s top women’s basketball league. This week comes in a more somber tone, and this time not another complaint about a former All-American guard being snubbed for a WNBA All-Star spot for a fifth-straight season — but its close.
The Indiana Fever, Kelsey Mitchell’s team, are officially eliminated from the WNBA playoffs. After beginning the season with five wins in their first two months, the Fever are two games away from not winning a single contest in July. As the Chicago Skys and Las Vegas Aces of the world clinched their spot in the 2022 WNBA Playoffs, Mitchell and the Fever are left on the outside looking in.
Mitchell isn’t the reason for it, either. In the past two weeks, Mitchell’s averaged 17 points per game and 4.8 assists, including the guard’s best performance of the season on Sunday in Indiana. Against the Dallas Wings, Mitchell was a player possessed. In 35 minutes, Mitchell scored 34 points, added six rebounds and five assists. Those points were well distributed too.
All game, Mitchell was attacking the basket and stretching the Dallas defense. In the first quarter, Mitchell defied her 5-foot-8 frame and charged into the lane. Mitchell created five of those 34 points from the free throw line. When Mitchell wasn’t driving, she was shooting from deep. Mitchell hit three of six from beyond the arc on the way to her season high.
Unfortunately for Indiana, a fast start didn’t turn into a consistent performance for four quarters. Up six at the end of the first quarter, Dallas outscored the home side 61 to 38 in the second and third, ultimately winning 96-86. The performance is consistent with the Fever’s play this year, with Mitchell leading the team in scoring in 19 out of 30 games and leading in assists in 17.
While Mitchell adds never playing in a WNBA Playoff game to an All-Star snub, Ohio’s neighbor to the west has potential in the future. The Fever feature rookies NaLyssa Smith and Queen Egbo in the starting lineup, who have each grown through the year, and Mitchell still has one more season under contract with the Fever after signing a three-year deal in 2021.
With that contract, and Mitchell as the obvious star that Indiana is building around, next year is pivotal for the Fever to make a competitive leap.
Elsewhere in the world of former Buckeyes in the WNBA, the Seattle Storm’s Jantel Lavender returned to the court for the first time since July 7, with new center Tina Charles taking up minutes that Lavender occupied entering the month. Lavender scored four points in the Storm’s 16-point defeat at the hands of the Phoenix Mercury on July 22, and didn’t receive any minutes in Seattle’s next game on July 24.
Down in Las Vegas, former Buckeye turned Florida Gulf Coast transfer Kierstan Bell continues to receive inconsistent minutes in the forward’s first pro season. The Alliance, Ohio native’s seen time on the court in four games since the All-Star break, scoring seven points combined across under 22 combined minutes. | https://www.landgrantholyland.com/2022/7/27/23278990/wnba-buckeye-reports-somber-return-ohio-state-womens-basketball | 2022-07-27T19:20:20Z | https://www.landgrantholyland.com/2022/7/27/23278990/wnba-buckeye-reports-somber-return-ohio-state-womens-basketball | true | 1 |
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon plans to build two new grain silos to fight its its worsening food security crisis, the country’s caretaker economy minister told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
Amin Salam said that several countries and international organizations have expressed an interest in funding and bidding for the new silos, which will cost a total of $100 million.
“We have had very serious interest from Germany, the United States, France, and even more serious interest from the United Arab Emirates,” Salam said, adding that he will visit Qatar soon to discuss the matter.
The small Mediterranean country is in the throes of a crippling economic crisis that has bankrupted the state and pulled over three-quarters of its population into poverty. Lebanon’s only grain silos in the Beirut Port are in ruins, after hundreds of tons of explosive ammonium nitrate in detonated there almost two years ago. The blast killed over 200 people and wounded over 6,000 others.
One of the silos has been on fire for weeks due to fermenting grain, as it heads towards collapse.
Sluggish wheat imports as a result of the Russian war in Ukraine and skyrocketing food and fuel prices have sparked panic and scuffles at bakeries for partially subsidized bread.
Salam said Lebanon in June received a technical feasibility study by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development greenlighting the construction of two grain silos north of the capital in the Tripoli Port and in the eastern Bekaa Valley.
“Building the silos will be serious crisis management, because we need the (grain) reserves,” Salam told the AP. “All the shipments that took one week to 10 days to arrive now take up to a month. And in some cases they are being canceled.”
Salam said he is also in talks with the World Bank and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees for funding.
The Lebanese Central Bank for years has subsidized wheat imports to keep bread prices stable, but bread prices has slowly increased as Lebanese pound lost over 90 percent of its value against the U.S. dollar. The Central Bank has slowly reeled back from its subsidies as its foreign reserves continues to shrink.
The minister last week accused bakery owners hoarding subsidized wheat for traditional Arabic bread, a local staple, to sell them at higher prices later for a higher profit.
Parliament on Tuesday voted to spend a $150 million World Bank loan on wheat imports, which caretaker Economy Minister Amin Salam hopes would keep bread prices steady for at least six months. Lebanon should receive the funding within the next month, he said.
The minister said building the two new silos and having them fully operational could happen within a year. But new silos for Beirut will take time, pending a sluggish judicial probe and a virtually non-existent port cleanup and reconstruction plan.
Salam said the port silos held 125,000 tons. “We’re seeking a similar number for Tripoli, and a smaller number in the Bekaa,” he explained. “This way, once we have the three of them, Lebanon is secure with nine months of reserves.”
Lebanon’s economy for almost three years has been spiraling. Experts blame decades of poor economic planning and corruption with no accountability from the country’s numerous sectarian political parties. Meanwhile, the government has struggled to implement financial and structural reforms to reach an agreement with the International Monetary Fund for a bailout program and unlock billions of dollars in financial aid. | https://www.news10.com/news/international/minister-lebanon-to-build-new-silos-to-ease-wheat-crisis/ | 2022-07-27T19:20:45Z | https://www.news10.com/news/international/minister-lebanon-to-build-new-silos-to-ease-wheat-crisis/ | true | 49 |
Stock Market Today Mid-Morning Market Updates
On Wednesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is up over 141 points. This comes on the heels of big tech earnings from companies like Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) and Microsoft. As well as, investors waiting anxiously to see what the Federal Reserve will do with interest rates this time around. That meeting is set to be held on Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m. EST. This week has arguably been the busiest and arguably the most important week of corporate earnings investors will receive in 2022. You can see why investors are watching the stock market news headlines closely on Wednesday.
Earnings on Wednesday morning from top companies such as Boeing Co. (NYSE: BA) and Waste Management Inc. (NYSE: WM) are also noteworthy. Shares of BA stock gained 1.00% on Wednesday morning after the company’s quarterly report fell short of analyst expectations. BA stock is currently trading at $157.19 per share. In the earnings report, Boeing reported a loss of $0.37 per share on a revenue of $16.7 billion. Wall Street’s consensus earnings estimate was a loss of $0.08 per share on revenue of $17.5 billion. Meanwhile, WM stock is moving higher on Wednesday following an earnings beat for this quarter. Shares of WM stock are up 2.56% at $158.98 per share. In detail, Waste Management (WM) reported earnings per share of $1.44 on revenue of $5.0 billion. Compared to Wall Street’s consensus earnings estimate of $1.36 per share on revenue of $4.8 billion.
Among the Dow Jones leaders, shares of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) are up 1.65% on Wednesday, while Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is also trading higher by 4.70%. The company reported its fourth quarter 2022 fiscal results on Tuesday afternoon. Meanwhile, shares of Home Depot (NYSE: HD), and Nike (NYSE: NKE) shares are mixed on Wednesday. Among the Dow financial leaders, shares of Visa (NYSE: V) and Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) are trading higher on Wednesday morning.
Shares of EV leader Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) spiked on Wednesday by 3.96% at $807.33 per share. Rival EV companies like Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) are trading lower by 1.69%. Lucid Group (NASDAQ: LCID) dropped another 0.91% on Wednesday. Chinese EV leaders like Nio (NYSE: NIO) and Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ: LI) are trading mixed on Wednesday.
Dow Jones Today: U.S. Treasury Yield Drops To 2.75%; Two-Day Fed Meeting Concludes
Following the stock market opening on Wednesday, the major indices opened in the green. The S&P 500 & Dow and Nasdaq are all trading higher at 1.34%, 0.41%, and 2.48%, respectively. Among exchange-traded funds, the Nasdaq 100 tracker Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ) has gained by 2.67% while the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA: SPY) is also trading higher by 1.38%. The benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury yield is at 2.76% during the Wednesday morning trading session.
Moving on, the Federal Reserve will conclude its two-day meeting on Wednesday. The consensus estimates on the street is the Fed will increase interest rates by 75 basis points. That announcement will be reported on Wednesday at 2 pm E.T. It’s important to highlight, that this is the last Fed meeting till September. This means all eyes will be on Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s news conference n the stock market on Wednesday.
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Alphabet (GOOGL) Stock Rallies Despite Earnings & Revenue Miss
Yesterday, Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) the parent company for Google reported its second quarter fiscal earnings report. In it, the company fell short of analysts’ expectations on earnings and revenue. Specifically, Google notched earnings of $1.21 per share on revenue of $69.7 billion. In comparison with, the consensus earnings estimates of $1.27 per share on revenue of $70.8 billion. As a result, Alphabet missed earnings estimates and revenue.
Though, it wasn’t all bad for the tech giant. The company did beat estimates on ad revenue. In detail, they posted ad revenue at $56.29 billion for the quarter. This beats the $56.14 billion consensus estimates from analysts. With that, Shares of GOOGL stock don’t seem much affected as they are actually up over 6% at $111.45 on Wednesday morning.
Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet and Google, stated, “In the second quarter our performance was driven by Search and Cloud. The investments we’ve made over the years in AI and computing are helping to make our services particularly valuable for consumers, and highly effective for businesses of all sizes. As we sharpen our focus, we’ll continue to invest responsibly in deep computer science for the long-term.”
Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Jumps; Company Falls Short On Earnings & Revenue For Q4
Now, let’s take a look at Microsoft Corporation. On Tuesday after the market closed, the tech giant reported its fourth quarter 2022 fiscal year earnings. In the report, the company reported earnings of $2.23 per share on revenue of $51.9 billion. This is compared to Wall Street’s consensus earnings estimates of $2.28 per share on revenue of $52.9 billion. As a result, MSFT missed earnings and revenue estimates. Though, shares of MSFT stock are actually green on Wednesday up 4.55% at $263.35 a share.
Amy Hood, executive vice president, and chief financial officer of Microsoft commented, “In a dynamic environment we saw strong demand, took share, and increased customer commitment to our cloud platform. Commercial bookings grew 25% and Microsoft Cloud revenue was $25 billion, up 28% year over year,.” She continued, “As we begin a new fiscal year, we remain committed to balancing operational discipline with continued investments in key strategic areas to drive future growth.”
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META, QUALCOMM, & Ford Earnings On Tap After The Closing Bell
Last but not least, we have more top companies reporting earnings after the market closes on Wednesday. Most notably, Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META). Investors are curious to see how and or if Meta has improved from its previous few quarter results. Following that, we have companies such as QUALCOMM Inc. (NASDAQ: QCOM), Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F), Etsy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ETSY), and others set to report earnings after the close on Wednesday. Needless to say, there won’t be a lack of headlines for investors to pay close attention to in the stock market on Wednesday.
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In rare contact, US offers Russia deal for Griner, Whelan
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday. In a sharp reversal of previous policy, Blinken also said he expects to speak with his Kremlin counterpart for the first time since before Russia invaded Ukraine.
The statement marked the first time the U.S. government has publicly revealed any concrete action it has taken to secure the release of Griner, who was arrested on drug-related charges at a Moscow airport in February and testified Wednesday at her trial.
Blinken did not offer details on the proposed deal, which was offered weeks ago, though it is unclear if it will be enough for Russia to release the Americans. But the public acknowledgment of the offer at a time when the U.S. has otherwise shunned Russia, reflects the mounting pressure on the administration over Griner and Whelan and its determination to get them home.
Blinken said Washington would like a response from Moscow. Russia has for years expressed interest in the release of Viktor Bout, a Russian arms dealer once labeled the “Merchant of Death” who was sentenced to 25 years in prison in 2012 on charges that he schemed to illegally sell millions of dollars in weapons.
Blinken said he had requested a call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. U.S. officials said the desire for an answer on the prisoner offer was the primary, but not only, reason that the U.S. on Wednesday requested the call with Lavrov.
Should the call take place, it would be the first conversation that Blinken and Lavrov have held since Feb. 15, about a week before Russia invaded Ukraine. Blinken said he would also be speaking to Lavrov about the importance of Russia complying with a UN-brokered deal to free multiple tons of Ukrainian grain from storage and warning him about the dangers of possible Russian attempts to annex portions of eastern and southern Ukraine.
Whelan, a corporate security executive from Michigan, was sentenced in 2020 to 16 years in prison on espionage charges. He and his family have vigorously asserted his innocence. The U.S. government has denounced the charges as false. He and his family have vigorously asserted his innocence. The U.S. government has denounced the charges as false.
Griner, in Russian custody for the last month, acknowledged in court this month that she had vape cartridges containing cannabis oil in her luggage when she arrived in Moscow in February but contends she had no criminal intent and packed the cartridges inadvertently.
At her trial Wednesday, Griner said she did not know how the cannabis oil ended up in her bag but explained she had a doctor’s recommendation for it and had packed in haste. She said she was pulled aside at the airport after inspectors found the cartridges, but that a language interpreter translated only a fraction of what was said during her questioning and that officials instructed her to sign documents without providing an explanation.
Griner faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted of transporting drugs.
The U.S. government has long resisted prisoner swaps out of concern that it could encourage additional hostage-taking and promote false equivalency between a wrongfully detained American and a foreign national regarded as justly convicted. But an earlier deal in April, in which Marine veteran Trevor Reed was traded for jailed Russian pilot, Konstantin Yaroshenko, appeared to open the door to similar resolutions in the future and the Biden administration has been hounded with political pressure to bring home Griner and other Americans designated as unjustly detained.
There was no indication that Blinken and Lavrov had communicated to secure Reed’s release. Their last publicly recognized contact was Feb. 22, when Blinken wrote to Lavrov to cancel a meeting they had planned as a last-ditch effort to avert the Russian invasion, saying Moscow had shown no interest in serious diplomacy on the matter. The State Department said later that Russia’s diplomacy was “Kabuki Theater” — all show and no substance.
The two last met in person in Geneva in January to discuss what was then Russia’s massive military build-up along Ukraine’s border and Russian demands for NATO to reduce its presence in eastern Europe and permanently deny Ukraine membership. The U.S. rejected the Russian demands.
Blinken and Lavrov avoided each other earlier this month at the next time they were in the same place at the same time: at a meeting of foreign ministers from the Group of 20 nations in Bali, Indonesia.
The two men will next be in the same city at the same time next week in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, where they will both be attending the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Regional Forum. It was not immediately clear if the phone call ahead of that meeting, set for Aug. 4-5, would presage an in-person discussion.
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Los Mochis, Sinaloa.- Yesterday morning, the Potable Water and Sewage Board of the Municipality of Ahome (japama) carried out the work of repair of a drinking water megaleak in the Magisterial neighborhoodspecifically on María Elena Vizconde and Roberto García Barrón streets, in the city of Los Mochis.
General manager Raúl Pérez Miranda maintained that the commitment is to attend to all the reports that reach 073.
“We returned to the Magisterial neighborhood to repair a very important drinking water leak, we had to work with the vactor truck to drain the work area and be able to replace a very important amount of half-inch pipe that was already causing some problems. with the floods and drinking water spills that were taking place,” he said.
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“It bothers me much more the signs of advancing age than the fact of being HIV positive,” says, laughing, Luís Baron, 62, who discovered he had HIV in 1987, after his husband became ill and died of AIDS in the same year. But the subject was not always treated lightly and naturally.
“When I tested positive, I didn’t want to tell my partner because he was already weakened and would feel guilty. But it was a disaster: my life stopped for about four, five years. I left work, traveled, tried to understand what the disease was. and I traveled out of the country, I did some things that I don’t know if they were good, but I got here. The only thing I wouldn’t admit was dying from it.”
It was not an easy journey. With the disease stigmatized and with no hope of cure or even prevention, Baron says that he lived “with the sword in his head waiting for it to fall to death”.
The news impacted the family, but he says he made everyone learn to live with HIV, just like he did. “After the crash, that was my reality and I had to move on.”
In 1996, doctors accompanying him told of a cocktail of 22 pills being prescribed to those with HIV with great results. At first, he did not want to adhere to the treatment.
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Only a year later, and with the tests “a little complicated”, he was advised by specialists to start antiretroviral therapy. “Since then, I’ve been taking it and I’ve come this far.”
According to him, his health is currently the equivalent of a 62-year-old man. “I’m healthy within my means, I have a normal life. My viral load is undetectable and it’s only now that the HIV meds have caused some little problems. It’s just technicalities after so many years of taking the medication.”
The life of Baron, a visual arts dealer, followed with plans and projects. The most important, without a doubt, was to fulfill the dream of fatherhood. The arrival of her son, now 17, changed her perspective on everything.
Population needs a careful look
In 2017, Baron started researching the LGBTQIA+ old age and discovered that there was no visibility for this population and, in 2019, he met the NGO EternamenteSOU and became vice president.
Currently, he presides over the entity whose focus is people over 50 and offers psychological, psychosocial, legal (retirement, social name) and even socialization care.
With the arrival of the covid-19 pandemic and face-to-face meetings prohibited, the way was to invest in online meetings. It was a success and over 3,500 people participated. But there is much to be done, guarantees the president.
In October, the 5th LGBTQIA+ Old Age Meeting will take place, with the expectation of holding the 1st world forum on the same theme.
“We are making progress on several issues. However, the HIV issue in this community is very complex because it involves outdated concepts such as promiscuity. I miss studies and public policies specifically focused on the subject”, comments Baron.
In fact, simple health problems are still neglected in this public due to shame and ignorance. “I see a universe of issues. In the case of older men, we have a very important affective vulnerability. Due to fears, many end up ignoring simple care, such as condom use, PrEP, PEP, and they run the risk of HIV contamination and other STIs.”
Population 60+ has a drop in cases
HIV/AIDS Epidemiological Bulletin 2021 shows a drop in cases in the population over 60 years old. In 2010, among men, the age group represented 10.8% of those infected and, in 2020, 9.4%.
Among women, the percentage was 5.9% and, in the last survey, it was 4.5% In Brazil, from 1980 to June 2021, there were 688,348 (65.8%) cases of AIDS in men and 356,885 (34.2%) in women.
Although the outlook is positive for this population, with an important evolution of drugs that changed the history of the disease and, mainly, of people, there are still some barriers to be broken, believes Jamal Suleiman, an infectious disease specialist at Hospital Emílio Ribas, who has followed since 1984, closely, all the changes in behavior of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
“The first point is when you say that HIV is a moral judgment. When you say that you have high blood pressure, for example, no one says you have it because you ate too much salt. In the case of HIV, there is always a judgment and we need to end it with that. There is no benign disease. Disease is disease”, recalls the doctor.
Equal treatment for all
The infectologist explains that, in general, the treatment of a person living with HIV over 60 is the same as the others. Differences can occur when we have a diagnosis of a recent infection or we are talking about an old infection. This will determine the form of treatment and how the patient is doing.
There is another factor: the comorbidities that usually exist in older people, such as diabetes and dyslipidemias. “This adds complexity and you have to choose a certain product (drug) that has the least impact. I always joke that there is no free lunch and in the case of HIV it is no different. A person can take aspirin and have gastric bleeding, so the care are the same.”
What cannot change is the need to treat. However, many patients still have difficulty adhering to treatment.
“It depends on the follow-up and even on the family structure. There are many patients who hide and I always advise having someone to share these moments with. I usually say to patients that the treatment is for life and not for the rest of life. rest in life”, says Suleiman.
Information cannot be missing
In Luís Baron’s opinion, it is necessary to disseminate knowledge and stop prejudice. As a consultant for the NGO EternamenteSOU, he conducts lectures at companies across the country.
“Many gay elders are egresses from the dictatorship, they went through and still go through the prejudice of their sexual orientation. narratives of LGBT 50+ people”, alongside Carlos Eduardo Henning and Sandra Regina Mota Ortiz.
Another work he indicates is “Introduction to LGBTI+ Old Ages”, made by EternamenteSou in partnership with SBGG (Brazilian Society of Geriatrics and Gerontology).
“It’s 2022 and there’s a lot of taboo. I always get stories on my social media and, when I tell my story, someone pulls me aside and whispers that he’s HIV positive too. The decision to tell or not is individual, but it’s not the virus that defines you. HIV prepared me to die, although I know that it is not synonymous with death. The virus taught me that I don’t need to advance the pointers of my life because of something that will happen I don’t know when. It’s a day of every time and, if possible, make the most of your day”, concludes Baron. | https://playcrazygame.com/2022/07/27/he-has-been-living-with-hiv-for-35-years-i-dont-need-to-advance-the-hand-of-life-07-27-2022/ | 2022-07-27T19:33:50Z | https://playcrazygame.com/2022/07/27/he-has-been-living-with-hiv-for-35-years-i-dont-need-to-advance-the-hand-of-life-07-27-2022/ | true | 1 |
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(WHTM) — Looking for a great deal? Then you might be looking at Facebook Marketplace. But, if you do, be careful. Some of those deals are too good to be true.
Mark and Kathy Fisher were looking for a new patio set. Prices were high though. So, they scrolled Facebook Marketplace until they found a great deal from Home Depot.
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“(It said) Furniture, unclaimed furniture, returned furniture, in the warehouse, must move,” Fisher said. “I believe it was normally $175. And it was for sale for $39.”
The advertisement had lots of photos and details, so the Fishers believed it was legitimate.
“Extremely legitimate, because it had Home Depot written all over it,” Fisher said.
So, they placed the order but got a PayPal response with Chinese characters. No patio set, and no response to their emails.
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It turns out it wasn’t really Home Depot that had posted the ad. Someone had compiled the store’s logo and pictures of the patio set, and posted it on Facebook Marketplace, looking to lure a victim.
Home Depot tells us it is aware of these fake ads. Meantime, the Better Business Bureau’s Sarah Wetzel said online purchase scams are common with thousands of complaints each year.
“Impersonation is one of the key factors of what scammers love to do. They love to impersonate those well-known companies because that way they already have a foot in the door with the consumers,” Wetzel said.
Before clicking a social media ad, Wetzel said to take a close look at the URL to make sure it is a legitimate business.
They may just change one letter in there. M’s and N’s look very closely alike,” Wetzel said.
Wetzel says it may be a scam if:
- Items are advertised at a much lower price than in the store
- You find spelling or grammatical errors
- The business address seems wrong.
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In the latest trading session, 1.04 million Euronav NV (NYSE:EURN) shares changed hands as the company’s beta touched 0. With the company’s most recent per share price at $13.73 changing hands around $0.5 or 3.74% at last look, the market valuation stands at $2.67B. EURN’s current price is a discount, trading about -0.58% off its 52-week high of $13.81. The share price had its 52-week low at $7.55, which suggests the last value was 45.01% up since then. When we look at Euronav NV’s average trading volume, we note the 10-day average is 1.44 million shares, with the 3-month average coming to 1.69 million.
Analysts gave the Euronav NV (EURN) stock a consensus recommendation rating of an Overweight, calculated at a mean rating of 1.70. If we narrow down to specifics, the data shows that 0 out of 15 analysts rate the stock as a Sell, with a further 0 assigning it an Overweight rating. Of the remaining, 5 recommended EURN as a Hold, 10 felt it is a Buy and 0 rated the stock as Underweight. Euronav NV’s EPS for the current quarter is expected to be -$0.42.
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Euronav NV (NYSE:EURN) trade information
Instantly EURN is in green as seen in intraday trades today. With action -0.60%, the performance over the past five days has been red. The jump to weekly highs of 13.77 on Tuesday, 07/26/22 added 3.74% to the stock’s daily price. The company’s shares are showing year-to-date upside of 48.82%, with the 5-day performance at -0.60% in the red. However, in the 30-day time frame, Euronav NV (NYSE:EURN) is 7.21% up. Looking at the short shares, we see there were 3.31 million shares sold at short interest cover period of 1.16 days.
The consensus price target for the stock as assigned by Wall Street analysts is $14.23, meaning bulls need an upside of 3.51% from its recent market value. According to analyst projections, EURN’s forecast low is $10.90 with $19.00 as the target high. To hit the forecast high, the stock’s price needs a -38.38% plunge from its current level, while the stock would need to tank 20.61% for it to hit the projected low.
Euronav NV (EURN) estimates and forecasts
Data shows that the Euronav NV share is performing relatively much better than most of its peers within the same industry. As can be gleaned from the statistics, the company’s share value shot 59.59% over the past 6 months, a 118.29% in annual growth rate that is considerably higher than the industry average of 14.60%. Moreover, analysts have looked to lower expectations by upgrading its fiscal year 2022 revenue estimates. The rating firms predict current quarter revenue for Euronav NV will fall -290.90%, while the growth in revenue is estimated to hit 65.50% for the next quarter. Year-over-year growth is forecast to reach -58.40% down from the last financial year.
Consensus estimates given by 9 financial analysts project the company’s revenue in the current quarter to hit an average of $92.73 million. 9 analysts are of the opinion that Euronav NV’s revenue for the quarter ending Dec 2021 will be $184.66 million. The company’s revenue for the corresponding quarters a year ago was $225.12 million and $138.44 million respectively. According to analysts, the company will likely register a growth in its current quarter sales, forecast at -58.80%. The estimates for the next quarter sales put growth at 33.40%.
The 2022 estimates are for Euronav NV earnings to decrease by -160.90%, but the outlook for the next 5-year period is at -13.00% per year.
EURN Dividends
Euronav NV is expected to release its next quarterly earnings report in August. The 0.91% annual yield figure for the share gives it an annual dividend of 0.12. It is important to note, however, that the 0.91% dividend yield ratio should serve as a guide only, as you should also take into consideration many other aspects of a company’s operations and fundamentals before making any investment decision.
Euronav NV (NYSE:EURN)’s Major holders
If we look at who the major shareholders are, we find that insiders hold 27.04% of Euronav NV shares while 34.37% of the shares are in the hands of institutional holders. The share float percentage for the stock currently stands at 47.11%. There are 34.37% institutions holding the Euronav NV stock share, with FMR, LLC the top institutional holder. As of Dec 30, 2021, the company held 3.36% of the shares, roughly 7.4 million EURN shares worth $65.8 million.
Vanguard Group, Inc. (The) holds the second largest percentage of outstanding shares, with 2.93% or 6.45 million shares worth $57.33 million as of Dec 30, 2021.
Among Mutual Funds, the top two as of Jan 30, 2022 were DFA International Small Cap Value Portfolio and Vanguard International Stock Index-Total Intl Stock Indx. With 3.43 million shares estimated at $28.55 million under it, the former controlled 1.56% of total outstanding shares. On the other hand, Vanguard International Stock Index-Total Intl Stock Indx held about 1.19% of the shares, roughly 2.62 million shares worth around $21.83 million. | https://marketingsentinel.com/2022/07/27/euronav-nv-nyse-eurn-surprises-investors-looks-strong-in-the-future/ | 2022-07-27T19:42:05Z | https://marketingsentinel.com/2022/07/27/euronav-nv-nyse-eurn-surprises-investors-looks-strong-in-the-future/ | false | 1268 |
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By Carlena Knight
A shared love for music is what the King family attributes their success to, as the three calypsonians – a father and his two daughters – prepare to compete in this year’s Calypso Monarch competition on Friday night.
The trio, Trevor “King Zacari” King, Thalia “Queen Thalia” King, and Kimberly “Kimmy” Kingcreated history before even touching the big stage at Carnival City, as they are the first family to advance to the finals of a major Carnival competition.
And, to add to the intrigue, the three singers will face off in the Bacchanal segment.
King Zacari, who has been performing in the calypso arena for 32 years, told this newsroom that it is a great feeling to be coming up against his girls.
“I never see myself competing against them, but I am very elated to be in the competition with both of them because they can never beat me. They will gently push me aside and bang them–the rest of [the competitors],” he joked.
“I never see myself actually going up against them. The pleasure is always mine to have them in the same contest,” Zacari explained.
His son, Romel, will also be competing at Carnival City but in the Party Monarch competition.
The six-time monarch explains that he never pushed his children into music while they were growing up, but it was through his love for the artform that his children have found their own passion.
“It wasn’t my doing. They picked it up quite naturally. I used to be singing in the house with my guitar when I am making my songs and they picked it up so fast and so easy, so I always knew that they had the ability to become calypsonians. They weren’t pushed into it. They just fell in line,” he added.
Older daughter Thalia — who has seven crowns to her name — echoed her father’s sentiments, says it is all love and support being shared between her little sister and father.
“It’s all comradery. We are a musical family and we love what we do. When we are in the same space when music is involved, it’s always a vibe because if we are not competing, we are partying; it’s always a vibe. It is a great feeling to know that we are making history and all three of us have made it into the competition. It is going to be a great show come Friday,” Thalia added.
Meanwhile, former Junior Calypso Monarch Kimmy said it is an honour for her to compete alongside her family members.
“I am honoured to be competing with my dad and my sister. I grew up looking up to them in the calypso arena and I am making my entry again into calypso. It is a different experience for me and I am looking forward to what the future years have in store. I don’t intend to back out next year; I will be back in the Bacchanal session again next year,” Kimmy said.
This is not the first time that Thalia and her father are facing off with each other but is the first time that younger sister, Kimmy will be in the midst.
Among the Point/Villa natives, there are 14 crowns derived from the Junior Calypso, seniors competition, Leeward Islands and Montserratian events.
The Smirnoff Calypso Monarch competition will begin at 8pm at Carnival City on in the event dubbed ‘One night, Double the Experience’ with two separate competitions taking place in one show.
The Social Commentary and Bacchanal segments will each feature 10 competitors.
Kimmy will open the Bacchanal segment followed by Epic Byke, Omari, Tian Winter, Sammie C, Redding, King Zacari, Queen Thalia, King Vicious and Supa D.
Tian Winter will get the ball rolling in the Social Commentary segment, followed by Lyricksman, Ge’Eve, King Zacari, Queen Thalia, Peetron, De Bear, Stumpy, Supa D, and Sammie C.
Tickets cost $50. | https://antiguaobserver.com/king-family-creates-history-in-calypso-arena/ | 2022-07-27T19:44:56Z | https://antiguaobserver.com/king-family-creates-history-in-calypso-arena/ | true | 1 |
Announces date for Elevate, the world's largest career development event for DAP Professionals; Opens nominations for first-ever Top 100 DAP Professionals list, #DAPP100
SAN FRANCISCO, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WalkMe Ltd. (NASDAQ: WKME), a leading provider of digital adoption solutions, today announced it has officially established International Digital Adoption (DAP) Professionals Day as a registered holiday, taking place the last Thursday of each July. DAP Professionals Day honors individuals advancing the use of digital technologies within their organization to drive return on technology investments. WalkMe also announced that Elevate, the DAP Professionals event, will be taking place October 25-27, 2022, virtually and in-person. And to recognize the industry's brightest and most respected individuals in digital adoption, WalkMe opened nominations for the first-ever Top100 DAP Professionals list, the DAPP100.
Digital adoption has emerged as a game changer for organizations looking to maximize the value of their technology investments. With it comes demand for new technology skills and career opportunities for those who upskill first and stay on the pulse of digital adoption trends. DAP Professionals directly impact the success of digital transformations and their companies' bottom lines. WalkMe Elevate is designed to propel the careers of DAP Professionals forward, a career path that continues to grow each year. Today, more than 14,000 people on LinkedIn include "Digital Adoption" on their profile.
"DAP Professionals are the trailblazers enabling the adoption of new technologies as part of their organizations' overall digital transformation strategy," said Wayne McCulloch, Chief Customer Officer, WalkMe. "They are integral players in the success of a company's digital investments. It's an honor to establish a registered holiday for these individuals, and we can't wait to host the world's top DAP Professionals at Elevate 2022."
WalkMe Elevate will host 25+ live sessions and workshops both virtually and in-person in San Francisco, including a keynote celebrating the achievements of notable DAP Professionals and breakout sessions highlighting customer stories. Through workshops and certification opportunities, attendees will learn the latest in using digital adoption technologies to operationalize digital strategy and drive business outcomes that matter, positioning themselves as central to achieving critical business results.
Nominations for the Top 100 DAP Professionals list open on International DAP Professionals Day, July 28th, and close on August 18th at 11:59 p.m. PST. The list will be determined by crowdsourced voting, which will open on August 25th and close on September 8th at 11:59 p.m. PST. The final list will be announced in a press release in September and honored during Elevate. All are welcome to nominate themselves or someone else who has designed or implemented a digital adoption strategy (WalkMe and other DAP solution provider employees excluded). For more information on the Top 100 DAP Professionals list visit https://www.walkme.com/events/elevate/
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MIAMI, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Junkanooers, Bahamians, and friends of The Bahamas will converge Thursday, July 28, at Bunche Park in Miami Gardens for the first ever Junkanoo Fest 242 sponsored by The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (BMOTIA).
The four-day cultural festival, July 28-31, is organised by Conch Pearl Entertainment and seeks to celebrate the connection between South Florida and The Bahamas while showcasing the talent and creativity of Bahamian artisans to a wider audience. The festival opens to the public Friday, July 29.
Lady Ann Marie Davis, wife of the Prime Minister of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, will be a special guest at the festival on Friday and Saturday. A main highlight of the festival will be a unique Junkanoo rush out where festival attendees are invited to bring drums, whistles and cowbells and join the more than 100 Bahamian and American Junkanooers in a two-day parade contest. Lady Davis will present awards to winners of the competition during an awards ceremony on July 30.
Festival goers can expect to be treated to an authentic Bahamian fashion show and a cultural show featuring Bahamian artists such as Sweet Emily and Ilsha with the Motion Band. There will also be booths showcasing authentically made Bahamian products, food and beverage.
Junkanoo Fest 242 will culminate with an Honours Banquet on Sunday, July 31 where 10 community-minded Bahamian residents of South Florida will be recognised for their commitment to preserving Bahamian heritage through the creation of programmes and support services in their respective communities.
To learn more information about Junkanoo Fest 242, visit Bahamas.com/junkanoo-fest and Conch Pearl Entertainment 242 | Facebook.
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- TikTok' parent company ByteDance is required to share data at the request of Chinese government, according to news reports.
- After a going down a 'TikTok rabbit hole' Joe Rogan called out the app on his podcast.
- Rogan accused TikTok of going so far as to monitoring users' keystrokes; TikTok says it protects user data.
Joe Rogan slammed TikTok on his podcast after taking issue with the video-sharing app's privacy policy and terms of service on Tuesday.
On the latest episode of his podcast, the Joe Rogan Experience, Rogan listed what he found in the terms of service after he "went down a TikTok rabbit hole".
"It said, 'We collect certain information about the device you use to access the platform, such as your IP address, user region.' This is really crazy," Rogan said during the episode.
"'User agent, mobile carrier, time zone settings, identifiers for advertising purpose, model of your device, the device system, network type, device IDs, your screen resolution and operating system, app and file names and types,'" he added, reading from the terms of service.
He went on to allege that TikTok even had access to users' keystrokes.
"So they're monitoring your keystrokes, which means they know every f---ing thing you type," he said.
TikTok is owned by Chinese company ByteDance. Private businesses in China are required to share data and information with the Chinese government, Fox News reports.
In a recent leak obtained by Gizmodo, company documents encouraged TikTok employees to "downplay the parent company ByteDance, downplay the China association," among other instructions to improve TikTok's image, according to the report.
TikTok's vice president and head of public policy, Michael Beckerman, assured users that the new US Data Security (USDS) division was working to "strengthen (their) data protection policies and protocols" in a July company report.
"The creation of USDS was an important milestone in the goals we laid out in a blog post two years ago: minimizing employee access to U.S. user data and minimizing data transfers across regions – including to China," he wrote. "That access is subject to a series of robust controls, safeguards like encryption for certain data, and authorization approval protocols overseen by our U.S.-based security team," he added.
Rogan alleges that TikTok was "100 percent" created solely to access personal data. In the episode, he predicts that China will eventually gain this information from all TikTok users.
"It ends with China having all of your data," Rogan said.
TikTok representatives didn't immediately respond to Insider's request for comment. | https://www.businessinsider.com/joe-rogan-slams-tiktoks-really-crazy-privacy-policy-2022-7 | 2022-07-27T19:52:09Z | https://www.businessinsider.com/joe-rogan-slams-tiktoks-really-crazy-privacy-policy-2022-7 | false | 2 |
Chiefs coach Andy Reid drops truth bomb on Patrick Mahomes-JuJu Smith-Schuster connection
The Kansas City Chiefs are expected to succumb to a sizable drop-off at wide receiver with the departure of Tyreek Hill. The challenge comes both for quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the wideout room to minimize any dips and possibly make it seem like Cheetah never left.
One promising addition that could become a huge boon for the Chiefs is former Pittsburgh Steelers standout JuJu Smith-Schuster, who signed a one-year deal worth just over $3 million with a considerable incentive package to more than triple his base amount. Kansas City certainly hopes he triggers those incentives and turns into the top threat amongst their receiving corps.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid certainly sees his chemistry brewing with Mahomes, speaking out on the “trust” he’s seeing between the two as they get to work in training camp.
Via Chiefs reporter Matt McMullen:
“There’s a trust there. This isn’t JuJu’s first rodeo…He’s back, healthy and got some good work in today.” – Coach Reid on the connection between Patrick Mahomes and JuJu Smith-Schuster, which was working well today throughout practice
"There's a trust there. This isn't JuJu's first rodeo…He's back, healthy and got some good work in today."
– Coach Reid on the connection between Patrick Mahomes and JuJu Smith-Schuster, which was working well today throughout practice
— Matt McMullen (@KCChiefs_Matt) July 27, 2022
Some looks at 7-on-7 … Mahomes to Juju Smith Schuster connected a lot. #Chiefs pic.twitter.com/uLmb2tKXNA
— Harold R. Kuntz (@HaroldRKuntz3) July 27, 2022
The talent that JuJu Smith-Schuster possesses is undeniable, turning into a true gem for the Steelers in his first two seasons with the squad. He made the Pro Bowl in year two with 1,426 yards and 111 receptions and looked to be a star in the making. But a decline shortly followed in his last three seasons due to a mix of factors with injuries being chief among them.
But if there’s any quarterback that can coax the best out of him once more, it’s Patrick Mahomes. | https://clutchpoints.com/chiefs-news-andy-reid-drops-truth-bomb-on-patrick-mahomes-juju-smith-schuster-connection/ | 2022-07-27T19:52:09Z | https://clutchpoints.com/chiefs-news-andy-reid-drops-truth-bomb-on-patrick-mahomes-juju-smith-schuster-connection/ | false | 1 |
The Axim Government Hospital in the Western Region has been presented with modern theatre equipment worth GHc1 million to help boost the delivery of quality health care.
The Ghana National Gas Company (GNGC) made the presentation to enable the health facility to respond efficiently and effectively to the health needs of the people.
The items presented included a Theatre lamp, Anaesthetic machine, Disthermy machine, Suction machine, four Phototherapy machines, an incubator, and a Patient trolley among others.
Making the presentation, Stephen Donkor, a Senior Manager of GNGC explained that the initiative was part of the company’s corporate social responsibility plan to give back to society.
He said it was in line with the company’s commitment to helping to provide a world-class health care delivery system to the people.
He disclosed that the company conducted a needs assessment when the planning committee of the area’s Kundum festival appealed to the company to assist the hospital’s theatre with modern equipment.
“So we decided to first purchase the priority ones for the facility”, he added.
Dr. Jerry James Abobrah
The Medical Superintendent of Axim Hospital said the facility needed such kind gestures from corporate bodies to keep the facility running effectively and efficiently.
He was hopeful that with the equipment in place there will be fewer referrals from the health facility.
He pleaded with other organizations to help the hospital with staff accommodations, surgical equipment, a modern outpatient department, and a fence wall around the facility.
Dr. Yaw Ofori Yeboah, Western Regional Director of Health Services expressed gratitude to the GNGC for the kind gesture and assured us that the equipment will go a long way to assist the facility.
The Nzema East Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Dorcas Amoah was grateful to the chiefs for their efforts in ensuring that the hospital had the equipment.
The Omanhene of Lower Axim Traditional Area, Awulae Attibrukusu promised to collaborate with the other traditional leaders to construct a ward for Very Important Personalities (VIPs) at the hospital.
From Emmanuel Opoku, Axim | https://dailyguidenetwork.com/ghana-gas-supports-axim-hospital/ | 2022-07-27T19:53:09Z | https://dailyguidenetwork.com/ghana-gas-supports-axim-hospital/ | true | 1 |
Partnership provides close collaboration on creating international trade opportunities together with WTCA Members in Türkiye
NEW YORK, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Trade Centers Association® (WTCA®), an international trade organization connecting over 300 World Trade Center® (WTC®) locations in nearly 100 countries, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) last week on July 21, to formalize its cooperation in facilitating and promoting global trade combining the strengths of both TOBB's and the WTCA's global networks.
Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, President of TOBB, and Robin van Puyenbroeck, WTCA Executive Director - Business Development, at the MOU signing on July 21, 2022.
TOBB is the highest legal entity in the country of Türkiye, representing and guiding the private sector. It consists of 365 local chambers of commerce, industry, maritime commerce and commodity exchanges in 81 provinces and 160 counties, encompassing 1.5 million enterprises. TOBB represents the Turkish business community in the international arena and assists small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in accessing foreign markets.
Türkiye is open to international investments and is hoping the MOU and the power of the global WTCA network — along with its existing WTC businesses in Ankara and Istanbul — can help drive further corporate investments to the country and assist with trade efforts. Together with WTC Istanbul and WTC Ankara, the WTCA is excited to also collaborate with TOBB in Türkiye in support of mutual strategic initiatives and growth of the WTCA network in Türkiye.
The MOU establishes a preferred partnership between the WTCA and TOBB. Joint activities will focus on:
- Organization of inbound and outbound trade missions.
- Mutually offering service support for inbound and outbound trade missions to the members of each of the parties.
- Augmentation of the WTCA's outreach efforts in Türkiye.
- Exchanging networking opportunities that will benefit WTCA members.
"I am proud that together with WTC Istanbul and WTC Ankara we created a unique partnership with TOBB strengthening our respective organizations in their efforts to promote and facilitate international trade opportunities. The partnership between the WTCA and TOBB will be extremely beneficial to both parties," said Robin van Puyenbroeck, WTCA Executive Director - Business Development, "and the MOU between the two entities is going to usher in a new age of international business collaboration in a region that is at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa."
"In the context of this MOU, exports of goods and services, joint investments within and outside the country are extremely important. We are striving to bring more direct investments to our country," said Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, President of TOBB. "With this MOU, the necessary platform will be provided for cooperation between our members. I hope that this agreement will be beneficial for the business world in our country."
Mr. van Puyenbroeck also added, "our mission to facilitate and promote trade is now more important and relevant than ever. This is not just a trade project, but a peace project through trade to bring the business community together."
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About World Trade Centers Association (WTCA)
The World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) is a network of more than 300 highly connected, mutually supporting businesses and organizations in 92 countries. As the owner of the "World Trade Center" and "WTC" trademarks, the WTCA licenses exclusive rights to these brands for Members to use in conjunction with their independently-owned, iconic properties, facilities and trade services offerings. Through a robust portfolio of events, programming and resources that it offers its Members, the goal of the WTCA is to help local economies thrive by encouraging and facilitating trade and investment across the globe through Member engagement. To learn more, visit www.wtca.org.
About The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB)
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) is the umbrella organization in Türkiye representing the private sector. Small, medium and large businesses from each and every sectors are TOBB's members. TOBB has over 1.8 million companies as member of chambers and commodity exchanges. Today, TOBB has 365 members in the form of local chambers of commerce, industry, commerce and industry, maritime commerce and commodity exchanges.
TOBB also has sectorial councils in 61 different sectors. Back in 2005, TOBB established a university. Over the years, it has become one of the successful universities of Türkiye. TOBB established a think-tank organization, TEPAV. TEPAV focuses on economic policy issues. TOBB is a member of a wide international chamber network; EUROCHAMBRES, Islamic Chambers, Confederation of Asia Pacific Chamber of Commerce, D8 CCI, Turkic Chamber of Commerce and Industry. For more details, please check "TOBB in Brief" at: https://www.tobb.org.tr/ozetleTOBB/ozetletobb-en.pdf. | https://www.asiaone.com/business/world-trade-centers-association-and-union-chambers-and-commodity-exchanges-t-rkiye-sign | 2022-07-27T19:56:12Z | https://www.asiaone.com/business/world-trade-centers-association-and-union-chambers-and-commodity-exchanges-t-rkiye-sign | false | 8 |
Seattle Sounders FC fans were treated to some good news Tuesday from head coach Brian Schmetzer, who shared that striker Raul Ruidiaz is nearing a return from a hamstring strain.
The Peruvian international has been out since getting injured in the club’s July 9 match vs. the Portland Timbers, missing Seattle’s last three games.
“Raul is looking very good,” Schmetzer said. “He is shooting, almost in full training.”
Now, will it be enough for the Designated Player to return for Friday night’s marquee matchup at LAFC that jumpstarts Week 23? Schmetzer recognized the allure there, but expressed some hesitation before their trip to Banc of California Stadium (11 pm ET | FS1, FOX Deportes).
“Is LAFC, is that an intriguing target, an intriguing timeline to get him? Yeah,” Schmetzer acknowledged. “But I’m not so sure the risk to reward is enough even though it’s national TV, all that, Supporters’ Shield leaders.”
Ruidiaz has dealt with injuries through the 2022 season, playing in just nine of Seattle’s 21 league games (roughly 650 minutes). Often their top attacking threat, he’s scored five goals and provided one assist.
The 32-year-old also memorably bagged a brace as the Rave Green beat Liga MX’s Pumas UNAM in the Concacaf Champions League final’s second leg, securing a FIFA Club World Cup ticket and historic regional bragging rights.
Whether Ruidiaz, who’s in his fifth season in Seattle, returns or not, the club expects a tough test when facing LAFC for the second time in 2022. On June 18, they battled to a 1-1 draw at Lumen Field.
“It’s a fun, good attacking-minded team that has been doing very well so far this season,” said midfielder Albert Rusnak. “They’re at the top of the West, so it’s a good challenge for us. We need the points just as badly as they will want the three points.”
As Rusnak noted, it’s crunch time for Seattle as they chase a 14th-straight Audi MLS Cup Playoffs appearance. They’re 9th in the Western Conference table with 13 regular-season games remaining, one point back of the cutoff.
The LAFC match starts a three-game stretch for Seattle before the 2022 MLS All-Star Game presented by Target arrives Aug. 10. They're also hosting FC Dallas on Aug. 2 and visiting Atlanta United on Aug. 6 before the mini-break. | https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/seattle-sounders-balancing-risk-to-reward-with-raul-ruidiaz-s-injury-return | 2022-07-27T19:57:23Z | https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/seattle-sounders-balancing-risk-to-reward-with-raul-ruidiaz-s-injury-return | false | 1 |
College football programs have become increasingly good at finding cool and unique ways to announce special jerseys. It usually involves some players, maybe a coach, and perhaps even some former players coming together for a video, or a photoshoot, or something else that is designed to get fans excited in the months leading up to a game.
Notre Dame decided to use that general framework for the jersey reveal ahead of its Oct. 8 game against BYU in Las Vegas this season and took things to another level. The gist: Remember that scene in The Hangover when the guys thought they were going to get Doug, only Ken Jeong brought them another dude named Doug, instead? Well, Notre Dame did that, with former players Mike Golic and Mike Golic Jr. bringing head coach Marcus Freeman, defensive lineman Isaiah Foskey, and tight end Michael Mayer what they thought was going to be their uniform for the game.
That did not happen, as they got an older jersey, instead. So the trio went onto the roof of the MGM Grand and found their crisp white unis in a bag before wearing them onto the field at Allegiant Stadium.
Some guys CAN handle Vegas
Feel It. October 8 pic.twitter.com/HdzdAOaCDs
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) July 27, 2022
The number of nods to the movie even beyond the fact this exists really is spectacular — Foskey and Mayer singing the best friends song before Freeman reminding them he is their head coach is especially good. The uniforms themselves are quite nice, too, as the white-on-white with gold numbers look, when done right, is usually always going to look sharp. | https://uproxx.com/sports/notre-dame-football-the-hangover-jersey-reveal-video/ | 2022-07-27T19:57:47Z | https://uproxx.com/sports/notre-dame-football-the-hangover-jersey-reveal-video/ | true | 1 |
NEW YORK (AP) — A germ that causes a rare and sometimes deadly disease — long thought to be confined to tropical climates — has been found in soil and water in the continental United States, U.S. health officials said Wednesday.
The bacteria was found on the property of a Mississippi man who had come down with the disease, melioidosis. Officials don't know how long it had been there, but they say it likely is occurring in other areas along the Gulf Coast.
U.S. physicians should consider melioidosis even in patients who haven't traveled to other countries, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a health alert.
“Once it's in the soil, it can be a health threat for people in the area,” said the CDC's Julia Petras, who oversaw the investigation.
The illness can start with a wide range of symptoms like fever, joint pain and headaches. It's treatable with the right antibiotics if it’s caught early, but it can lead to pneumonia, blood infections and even death if not properly treated.
About 12 cases are reported annually in the U.S. The vast majority have been in people who traveled to places where the bacteria is endemic, including certain regions of Australia, Thailand, and Central and South America.
People can get the illness through direct contact with contaminated soil and water, especially if they have a cut on their hand or foot. It is also possible to inhale the bacteria.
The bacteria may not bother healthy people. But it can be dangerous to those with diabetes, chronic kidney or lung disease and weakened immune systems.
Last year, four people came down with the disease even though none had traveled internationally. Officials blamed their illnesses on a contaminated aromatherapy spray imported from India.
The new findings explain two Mississippi cases in men who hadn't traveled internationally, officials said. One got melioidosis in 2020 and the other, who lives about 10 miles away, got it this year. Both have recovered.
Health officials didn't say exactly where in Mississippi the men live, but investigators took 109 soil and water samples from the area. The bacteria was found in three spots — two in soil and one in a puddle — on the property of the man who was sickened two years ago.
Finding the bacteria in U.S. soil is significant, but not surprising. Investigators have long believed that local soil contamination was behind infections in Texas's Atascosa County in 2004 and 2018, CDC officials said.
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WFO PORTLAND Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, July 28, 2022
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AIR QUALITY ALERT
Air Quality Alert Message
Southwest Clean Air Agency
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
Lane Regional Air Protection Agency
Relayed by National Weather Service
Portland OR 1232 PM PDT Wed Jul 27 2022
...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT SATURDAY...
The Southwest Clean Air Agency, the Oregon Department of
Environmental Quality, and the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency
have issued an Air Quality Advisory, which is in effect until 9 PM
PDT Saturday.
An Air Quality Advisory for ozone has been issued. High levels of
ozone in the lower atmosphere in the region combined with forecasted
conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels for
sensitive groups at times through Saturday evening. This includes
children, people over 65, pregnant women, and people with heart
disease or respiratory conditions. Health officials recommend
sensitive groups limit outdoor activity when pollution levels are
high.
DEQ urges residents to protect their health and limit activities
that cause pollution during the heat wave. Recommendations include:
1. Limit driving by using public transit, carpooling and other
alternative transportation.
2. Avoid unnecessary engine idling.
3. Refuel vehicles during cooler evening hours.
4. Postpone mowing the lawn or using leaf blowers.
5. Postpone painting and aerosol spray projects.
Smog irritates the eyes, nose and lungs and contributes to breathing
problems. Consult your health care provider if these symptoms
worsen.
Ozone forms when hot temperatures and low winds combine with
pollution from cars, gas-powered engines and chemicals in paints and
aerosols. These air pollutants react with sunlight and heat to
produce ozone and haze.
Ozone pollution increases throughout the day with exposure to
sunlight so pollution levels tend to be highest during the afternoon
and early evening hours. Air quality monitors may show good air
quality in the morning, then quickly jump to unhealthy levels later
in the day.
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Meghan Markle has denied lying during her bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey.
The Duchess of Sussex said she told the truth when speaking about growing up as an only child amid a legal battle with her half-sister Samantha.
Meghan is being sued by her relative for allegedly lying about her upbringing in the dramatic chat.
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Samantha claims her half-sister defamed her by telling untruths about her and her family.
According to Samantha, who shares the same father as the former actress, Meghan's “rags to royalty” story is “false”.
She claims she “fabricated” details of her background to the Royal Family, the media and during TV interviews.
Samantha also accuses Meghan of launching a “premeditated campaign to destroy” her and her father's reputation.
However, in new papers filed to a court in Florida, Meghan's lawyers have argued that her statement about growing up an only child was not meant to be "objective fact" but rather a subjective statement of her own feelings.
They added that her description of growing up as an only child cannot be false because it is a "textbook example of a subjective statement of how a person feels about their childhood" and have moved to dismiss the case.
The papers state: "Plaintiff [Samantha] first asserts that she can disprove that Meghan "grew up as an only child". But this perception is entirely unfalsifiable. It is hard to imagine a more personal and subjective feeling than how one views their own childhood.
"Moreover, Plaintiff's opposition completely ignores the context of the statement where Ms Winfrey asked Meghan about her relationship with Plaintiff.
"Meghan's response was obviously not meant to be a statement of fact that she had no genetic siblings or half-siblings.
"Rather it was a textbook example of a subjective statement about how a person feels about her childhood."
Previously, a lawyer acting on behalf of Meghan branded the lawsuit “baseless and absurd” adding they would give it “the minimum attention necessary”.
Her attorney Michael Kump said: "This baseless and absurd lawsuit is just a continuation of a pattern of disturbing behaviour. We will give it the minimum attention necessary, which is all it deserves."
Samantha is seeking $75,000 (£56,500) from her half-sister and has demanded a trial by jury for the case.
During the Oprah interview last March, Meghan claimed she was "not close" to her half-sister and said: "I think it would be very hard to tell all when you don't know me."
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Now that the Mega Millions lottery jackpot has topped $1 billion — only the fourth time a lottery game has reached such heights — plenty of people who rarely play the game are considering risking $2 or joining an office pool in hopes of an immense payoff.
Buying a ticket is easy, but it’s also easy to be confused about the odds, how the prizes are set and how the winnings will eventually be paid out.
DO YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING RISE OR FALL AS THE JACKPOT GROWS?
Your chances of winning the jackpot always remain one in 302.5 million, regardless of whether the big prize is $20 million or the current $1.02 billion. You do increase your odds of winning if you buy more tickets but before laying down $100 at the Quicky Mart for 50 tries, keep in mind that in the big scheme of things, 50 chances out of 302.5 million isn’t much better than one. Also realize that the $1.02 billion amount is for the annuity option, paid annually over 29 years. The cash option would pay $602.5 million.
IS THIS A GOOD TIME TO PLAY OTHER LOTTERY GAMES?
Just like the Mega Millions odds don’t change, the odds of winning a prize in Powerball, the other big nationwide game, and other smaller state games are fixed, too. Given that, you have no better odds now than at any other time. However, with fewer people buying tickets in those games, there is less of a chance that multiple players could win the jackpot, forcing you to share your winnings.
WHAT STATES HAVE THE MOST MEGA MILLIONS JACKPOT WINNERS?
Time for a road trip to a lottery nirvana? Probably not.
Since 2016, players have won 40 Mega Millions jackpots, with the fortuitous few scattered through 22 states. And not surprisingly, there have been more winners in states with greater populations and thus more players.
California takes the prize for the most Mega Millions jackpot winners during that span, with six lucky players. That’s followed by five winners in New York, four in New Jersey and three in Illinois.
Notably, population heavyweights Texas and Florida have had few Mega Millions winners since 2016. Texas had two and Florida had one.
WHERE DO THE DRAWINGS TAKE PLACE?
The drawings happen at 11 p.m. Eastern time on Tuesday and Friday and are held at the WSB-TV studios in Atlanta.
DO RETAILERS GET ANYTHING OUT OF THIS?
Rules vary by state but retailers usually get a reward for selling a ticket that wins a jackpot. In Ohio, for example, retailers get $1,000 for every million dollars of a jackpot, with a cap of $100,000.
WHAT IF I CHOOSE AN ANNUITY BUT DIE BEFORE RECEIVING ALL THE PAYMENTS?
Most jackpot winners opt for cash but receiving your winnings through an annuity, with 30 payments over 29 years, can help people slightly reduce their tax burden. If winners die before receiving all their winnings, the future payments would go to their estate.
WHO RUNS MEGA MILLIONS AND HOW DO THEY DECIDE JACKPOT AMOUNTS?
The lottery game is overseen by 45 state lotteries as well as game officials in Washington, D.C. and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A group comprising representatives from the lotteries meets twice a week to determine the estimated jackpots. | https://www.abc4.com/news/top-stories/got-questions-about-1b-mega-millions-jackpot-here-are-some-answers/ | 2022-07-27T20:11:09Z | https://www.abc4.com/news/top-stories/got-questions-about-1b-mega-millions-jackpot-here-are-some-answers/ | true | 35 |
KHIMKI, Russia (AP) — American basketball star Brittney Griner testified at her drug possession trial in Russia that an interpreter translated only a fraction of what was being said while she was detained at Moscow's airport in February and that officials told her to sign documents, but “no one explained any of it to me.”
In her first testimony in the trial under questioning from the prosecution, Griner also said that besides the poor translation at the airport, she received no explanation of her rights or access to a lawyer during the initial hours of her detention. She said she used a translation app on her phone to communicate with a customs officer.
Griner has been held since mid-February after police said they found vape cartridges containing cannabis oil in her luggage. She has pleaded guilty to the charges but says she had no criminal intent in bringing them into the country and packed in haste for her return to play in a Russian basketball league during the WNBA's offseason.
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At one point in her testimony, her tone turned emotional as she said she has always followed the rules and tried to never let down her team.
“My career is my whole life,” she said. “I dedicated everything -- time, my body, time away from my family. I spent six months out of the year away from everybody, and with a huge time difference.”
Her arrest came at a time of heightened tensions between Moscow and Washington ahead of Russia sending troops into Ukraine later that month. The slow-moving trial and Griner’s five months of detention have raised strong criticism among teammates and supporters in the United States, which has formally declared her to be “wrongfully detained” — a designation sharply rejected by Russian officials.
Griner, 31, faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted. Trials in Russia proceed even after a guilty plea, and there has been speculation that her admission was a bid to move the legal process along in hopes of a possible prisoner swap.
At the start of Wednesday's session, Griner’s lawyers asked that she be allowed to testify outside the cage that is standard for defendants in Russian courts, arguing it was too small for the 6-foot-9 (206-centimeter) athlete to testify while standing. The judge denied the request but allowed her to speak while seated.
During her testimony, the Phoenix Mercury standout and two-time Olympic gold medalist described making a grueling 13-hour flight to Moscow from Arizona while recovering from COVID-19. Griner said she still does not know how the cannabis oil ended up in her luggage but explained she had a doctor’s recommendation for using it to address chronic pain from her sports injuries.
“I still don’t understand to this day how they ended up in my bags,” Griner said, adding that she was aware of the Russian law outlawing cannabis oil and that she had not intended to break it.
“I didn’t have any intent to use or keep in my possession any substance that is prohibited in Russia,” Griner said, adding that she understood the charges against her.
"With them being accidentally in my bags, I take responsibility, but I did not intend to smuggle or plan to smuggle anything into Russia,” she said.
She recalled being pulled aside at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport on Feb. 17 after inspectors found the cartridges.
Along with an interpreter who provided only a bare-bones translation, Griner said she received neither an explanation of her rights nor quick access to her lawyer, but instead was presented with some papers.
“There were documents that I had to sign,” she said. “I can only assume that they were about the search and the cartridges.”
A woman who presented herself as an interpreter only told her where to sign, but did not “explain the contents,” Griner said, and “I didn’t know exactly what I was signing.”.
She said her rights "were never read to me, no one explained any of it to me.”
At one point, she got on her phone "and I contacted my spouse, my sports agent and my club team’s translator” in Yekaterinburg, where she plays for a club in the Ural Mountains city.
“Nothing was ever explained to me thoroughly at all,” Griner said. “There was a lot of short words – ‘sign here’ - and at that point, I felt like being held against my will so that’s why I contacted my family and my agent and asked for legal representation.”
After several hours, she was finally allowed to hand over her personal belongings to a lawyer before being led away in handcuffs, Griner said. She said she received only a cursory translation of the charges against her during the investigation.
Griner described other instances of language confusion when an interpreter struggled to properly translate the accusations against her during a meeting with a detective.
“The translations weren’t very good,” Griner said. “I remember one time him receiving stacks of paper that he was supposed to translate to me, and he looked at them for a brief moment and (his) exact words were: ‘Basically you are guilty.’”
Griner’s lawyer, Maria Blagovolina, told reporters after Wednesday’s session that Griner “repeatedly underlined that she had no intention to bring the forbidden substances into Russia.”
The next trial session was set for Aug. 2. Griner's trial began July 1 in the Moscow suburb of Khimki where the airport is located, and it is unclear how long it will last. The court has held five previous sessions that were short, and her detention has been authorized until Dec. 20.
On Tuesday, a Russian neuropsychologist testified about global use of medicinal cannabis, which is illegal in Russia. Griner’s defense team has submitted to the court a U.S. doctor’s letter recommending she use cannabis for pain.
Griner said Wednesday she used medicinal cannabis for relief from pain due to injuries sustained during her career, adding that it is widely used in the U.S. because it has fewer negative effects than some other painkillers
A Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said last week that the legalization of cannabis for medical and recreational use in parts of the U.S. had no bearing on what happens in Russia.
Elizabeth Rood, the U.S. Embassy’s charge d’affaires who has been attending the trial, said American officials "are going to continue to monitor the case of Ms. Griner very closely, as well as the case of all U.S. citizens detained or in prison in Russia.”
Some of Griner's supporters contend she is being held in Russia as a pawn, possibly for a prisoner swap. U.S. soccer star Megan Rapinoe last week said: “She’s being held as a political prisoner, obviously.”
Russian media have speculated that Griner could be exchanged for prominent Russian arms trader Viktor Bout, who is imprisoned in the United States, and that Paul Whelan, an American imprisoned in Russia for espionage, may also figure in an exchange.
U.S. officials have not commented on the prospects for such a trade. Russian officials have said no exchange could be discussed until the conclusion of the legal proceedings against Griner. | https://siouxcityjournal.com/lifestyles/health-med-fit/wnbas-griner-tells-drug-trial-my-career-is-my-whole-life/article_fd5a90fc-0f75-5ffe-943e-3401968d5694.html | 2022-07-27T20:12:41Z | https://siouxcityjournal.com/lifestyles/health-med-fit/wnbas-griner-tells-drug-trial-my-career-is-my-whole-life/article_fd5a90fc-0f75-5ffe-943e-3401968d5694.html | true | 9 |
The Biden administration has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday.In a sharp reversal of previous policy, Blinken also said he expects to speak with his Kremlin counterpart for the first time since before Russia invaded Ukraine.The statement marked the first time the U.S. government has publicly revealed any concrete action it has taken to secure the release of Griner, who was arrested on drug-related charges at a Moscow airport in February and testified Wednesday at her trial.Blinken did not offer details on the proposed deal, which was offered weeks ago, though it is unclear if it will be enough for Russia to release the Americans. But the public acknowledgment of the offer at a time when the U.S. has otherwise shunned Russia, reflects the mounting pressure on the administration over Griner and Whelan and its determination to get them home.Blinken said Washington would like a response from Moscow. Russia has for years expressed interest in the release of Viktor Bout, a Russian arms dealer once labeled the "Merchant of Death" who was sentenced to 25 years in prison in 2012 on charges that he schemed to illegally sell millions of dollars in weapons.Blinken said he had requested a call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. U.S. officials said the desire for an answer on the prisoner offer was the primary, but not only, reason that the U.S. on Wednesday requested the call with Lavrov.Should the call take place, it would be the first conversation that Blinken and Lavrov have held since Feb. 15, about a week before Russia invaded Ukraine. Blinken said he would also be speaking to Lavrov about the importance of Russia complying with a UN-brokered deal to free multiple tons of Ukrainian grain from storage and warning him about the dangers of possible Russian attempts to annex portions of eastern and southern Ukraine.Whelan, a corporate security executive from Michigan, was sentenced in 2020 to 16 years in prison on espionage charges. He and his family have vigorously asserted his innocence. The U.S. government has denounced the charges as false.Griner, in Russian custody for the last month, acknowledged in court this month that she had vape cartridges containing cannabis oil in her luggage when she arrived in Moscow in February but contends she had no criminal intent and packed the cartridges inadvertently.At her trial Wednesday, Griner said she did not know how the cannabis oil ended up in her bag but explained she had a doctor's recommendation for it and had packed in haste. She said she was pulled aside at the airport after inspectors found the cartridges, but that a language interpreter translated only a fraction of what was said during her questioning and that officials instructed her to sign documents without providing an explanation.Griner faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted of transporting drugs.The U.S. government has long resisted prisoner swaps out of concern that it could encourage additional hostage-taking and promote false equivalency between a wrongfully detained American and a foreign national regarded as justly convicted. But an earlier deal in April, in which Marine veteran Trevor Reed was traded for jailed Russian pilot, Konstantin Yaroshenko, appeared to open the door to similar resolutions in the future, and the Biden administration has been hounded with political pressure to bring home Griner and other Americans designated as unjustly detained.There was no indication that Blinken and Lavrov had communicated to secure Reed's release. Their last publicly recognized contact was Feb. 22, when Blinken wrote to Lavrov to cancel a meeting they had planned as a last-ditch effort to avert the Russian invasion, saying Moscow had shown no interest in serious diplomacy on the matter. The State Department said later that Russia's diplomacy was "Kabuki Theater" — all show and no substance.The two last met in person in Geneva in January to discuss what was then Russia's massive military build-up along Ukraine's border and Russian demands for NATO to reduce its presence in eastern Europe and permanently deny Ukraine membership. The U.S. rejected the Russian demands.Blinken and Lavrov avoided each other earlier this month at the next time they were in the same place at the same time: at a meeting of foreign ministers from the Group of 20 nations in Bali, Indonesia.The two men will next be in the same city at the same time next week in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, where they will both be attending the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Regional Forum. It was not immediately clear if the phone call ahead of that meeting, set for Aug. 4-5, would presage an in-person discussion.
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday.
In a sharp reversal of previous policy, Blinken also said he expects to speak with his Kremlin counterpart for the first time since before Russia invaded Ukraine.
The statement marked the first time the U.S. government has publicly revealed any concrete action it has taken to secure the release of Griner, who was arrested on drug-related charges at a Moscow airport in February and testified Wednesday at her trial.
Blinken did not offer details on the proposed deal, which was offered weeks ago, though it is unclear if it will be enough for Russia to release the Americans. But the public acknowledgment of the offer at a time when the U.S. has otherwise shunned Russia, reflects the mounting pressure on the administration over Griner and Whelan and its determination to get them home.
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WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner is escorted to a courtroom for a hearing, in Khimki just outside Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, July 27, 2022.
Blinken said Washington would like a response from Moscow. Russia has for years expressed interest in the release of Viktor Bout, a Russian arms dealer once labeled the "Merchant of Death" who was sentenced to 25 years in prison in 2012 on charges that he schemed to illegally sell millions of dollars in weapons.
Blinken said he had requested a call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. U.S. officials said the desire for an answer on the prisoner offer was the primary, but not only, reason that the U.S. on Wednesday requested the call with Lavrov.
Should the call take place, it would be the first conversation that Blinken and Lavrov have held since Feb. 15, about a week before Russia invaded Ukraine. Blinken said he would also be speaking to Lavrov about the importance of Russia complying with a UN-brokered deal to free multiple tons of Ukrainian grain from storage and warning him about the dangers of possible Russian attempts to annex portions of eastern and southern Ukraine.
Whelan, a corporate security executive from Michigan, was sentenced in 2020 to 16 years in prison on espionage charges. He and his family have vigorously asserted his innocence. The U.S. government has denounced the charges as false.
Griner, in Russian custody for the last month, acknowledged in court this month that she had vape cartridges containing cannabis oil in her luggage when she arrived in Moscow in February but contends she had no criminal intent and packed the cartridges inadvertently.
At her trial Wednesday, Griner said she did not know how the cannabis oil ended up in her bag but explained she had a doctor's recommendation for it and had packed in haste. She said she was pulled aside at the airport after inspectors found the cartridges, but that a language interpreter translated only a fraction of what was said during her questioning and that officials instructed her to sign documents without providing an explanation.
Griner faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted of transporting drugs.
The U.S. government has long resisted prisoner swaps out of concern that it could encourage additional hostage-taking and promote false equivalency between a wrongfully detained American and a foreign national regarded as justly convicted. But an earlier deal in April, in which Marine veteran Trevor Reed was traded for jailed Russian pilot, Konstantin Yaroshenko, appeared to open the door to similar resolutions in the future, and the Biden administration has been hounded with political pressure to bring home Griner and other Americans designated as unjustly detained.
There was no indication that Blinken and Lavrov had communicated to secure Reed's release. Their last publicly recognized contact was Feb. 22, when Blinken wrote to Lavrov to cancel a meeting they had planned as a last-ditch effort to avert the Russian invasion, saying Moscow had shown no interest in serious diplomacy on the matter. The State Department said later that Russia's diplomacy was "Kabuki Theater" — all show and no substance.
The two last met in person in Geneva in January to discuss what was then Russia's massive military build-up along Ukraine's border and Russian demands for NATO to reduce its presence in eastern Europe and permanently deny Ukraine membership. The U.S. rejected the Russian demands.
Blinken and Lavrov avoided each other earlier this month at the next time they were in the same place at the same time: at a meeting of foreign ministers from the Group of 20 nations in Bali, Indonesia.
The two men will next be in the same city at the same time next week in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, where they will both be attending the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Regional Forum. It was not immediately clear if the phone call ahead of that meeting, set for Aug. 4-5, would presage an in-person discussion. | https://www.wapt.com/article/brittney-griner-paul-whelan-us-russia-deal/40733160 | 2022-07-27T20:15:19Z | https://www.wapt.com/article/brittney-griner-paul-whelan-us-russia-deal/40733160 | true | 39 |
Unique Integrated Platform Consolidates Enterprise Risk and Operations Capabilities Across Critical Business Areas for Hospitals and Independently-Owned Radiology Centers
WALLINGFORD, Conn. and BOSTON, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InsiteOne LLC, a leading provider of cloud based enterprise imaging solutions, and Censinet, the leading provider of healthcare vendor risk management solutions, announced that it has executed a solutions partner and reseller agreement. This collaboration enables InsiteOne to deliver Censinet RiskOps™ to its expanding customer base. In addition, InsiteOne is significantly strengthening its customers' third-party risk management by leveraging Censinet's unique Cybersecurity Data Room, where customers can centralize and manage risk questionnaire responses and documentation required by their customer's security assessments, remediations and reassessments.
"Radiology practices manage a complex data environment with many systems and entities where protected health information is transmitted and stored, including RIS, PACS, computer information systems, DICOM, imaging equipment, mobile devices, cloud storage, patient portals, and revenue cycle management systems," said Dave Cook, CEO, InsiteOne. "Our partnership with Censinet will give our customers increased productivity and operational effectiveness while eliminating risks to care delivery, data privacy, and patient safety."
Censinet RiskOps™ enables departments to come together as a single, cohesive team that responds faster and more effectively to risks affecting business operations, care delivery, and patient safety. Business and clinical leaders benefit from efficient procurement processes, effective contracting, fewer post-purchase problems, and elimination of costly duplication and rework. Risk owners achieve maximum visibility across the lifecycle of processes, suppliers, and products, resulting in better enterprise performance.
"The recent number of significant data breaches and ransomware attacks on radiology centers emphasizes the urgency for better cyber risk management and security controls across all acute and post-acute care facilities," said Ed Gaudet, CEO and Founder of Censinet. "Our partnership with InsiteOne provides its customers with a complete third-party and enterprise risk management solution for hospitals or independently-owned radiology centers."
For more information on the partnership, visit www.insiteone.com/censinet
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Can you tell which face of makeup cost £200 and which is just £12.50? We test A-list faves against Poundland bargains
THE shops are full of expensive make-up ranges loved by celebrities but can you tell them apart from cheaper High Street brands?
Beauty Editor Tara Ledden tries them out.
One of these looks features only celebrity-approved make-up and cost £200. The other came straight from the high street for less than £13. But which is which?
The demand for budget beauty is on the rise, with Google searches up 50 per cent in the past three months as the cost-of-living crisis continues to squeeze our pockets.
Searches for where to buy budget make-up have exploded this week, up 90 per cent.
The good news is that budget beauty brands are upping their game to meet the demand.
French powerhouse Bourjois returned to the UK this month after being pulled from the market three years ago, and Boots’ own brand 17 made a long-awaited return earlier this year, with every product in the range costing less than £5.
The supermarkets are getting in on the game too.
Sainsbury’s brand Boutique now consists of 50 products, while Aldi, Lidl, Wilko, Home Bargains and even Poundland have bolstered their offerings.
Being a beauty editor, I’m lucky enough to try all sorts of celebrity-endorsed products on a regular basis, but bargain beauty buys shouldn’t be underestimated.
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You’d be forgiven for thinking a £2.50 foundation was too good to be true, but the latest wave of affordable beauty delivers quality and cost-saving benefits.
So how do they compare to the cult classics? And can you tell which face cost £200 and which was less than £13?
Face A cost just £12.50, whereas face B came in at £200.
FOUNDATION
LOVED by the Kardashians, Gigi Hadid and Zendaya, Armani’s hero foundation has many famous fans.
Suitable for all skin types, its satin finish doesn’t look oily, although I could have done with a setting powder in my T-zone. Primark’s PS . . . Perfect Finish Foundation is very different.
While it covered my chin spots, it was slightly too heavy for every day, and the matte finish left my skin looking slightly dull.
MASCARA
THERE aren’t many products that have Meghan Markle’s seal of approval, but Dior Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara does.
The curved brush delivers camera-worthy volume and length, but left me with panda eyes after just a few hours.
I was pleasantly surprised by 17’s mascara.
The tapered brush makes it easy to reach the small, corner lashes, and it stayed put all day. Just one coat gives clump-free volume.
BLUSH AND BRONZER
THE signature pink blush from Nars has a subtle shimmer that gives off a youthful glow.
And while Benefit’s Hoola bronzer is too warm-toned for my pale skin, I see why it’s so popular. But Poundland’s contour duo is highly underrated.
The cream blush is super-pigmented, but can be sheered out, and the bronzer suited my skin tone well.
EYESHADOW
HUDA Beauty’s glittery golden eyeshadow palette mixes matte and metallic tones, making it great for both day and night looks.
Plus the warm tones flatter almost all eye colours.
While Elf’s eyeshadow quad has half as many shades, the orangey tones are flattering and the matte ones surprisingly buttery.
I liked the finished look more than the celeb-backed eyeshadows. At £1 a shade, you can’t argue.
LIPSTICK
I CAN see why Charlotte Tilbury’s Pillow Talk lipstick is loved by so many – the dusky rose shade suits almost all skin tones.
But it is quite drying, so topping it with a gloss is a must.
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In comparison, Sainsbury’s own-brand lipstick is nourishing without being sticky, delivers good colour and has enough moisture to make it comfortable to wear all day.
Plus it costs less than a meal deal. | https://www.the-sun.com/lifestyle/5873216/test-expensive-cheap-make-up/ | 2022-07-27T20:20:30Z | https://www.the-sun.com/lifestyle/5873216/test-expensive-cheap-make-up/ | true | 4 |
Manchester United target Benjamin Sesko has given Red Bull Salzburg a 1-0 lead over Liverpool in their pre-season clash.
The 19-year-old has been linked with a move to Man United amongst other clubs this week, but any potential deal is not imminent or advanced as of now states Fabrizio Romano.
Sesko showed exactly why he is being watched by some of Europe’s biggest clubs; showing pace, awareness and good finishing to give his side the lead over the Premier League side, which can be seen below.
BENJAMIN ŠEŠKO’S OPENING GOAL VS LIVERPOOL IS SUPERB! pic.twitter.com/6mWWxyXO6X
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DaBaby' Full Interrogation By Miami Beach Detectives; Admits To Shooting "I Shot At Them Cause They Started Shooting At Me"
On May 31, 2021, superstar rapper Jonathan "DaBaby" Kirk and his entourage were involved in an altercation in front of the Miami Beach restaurant Prime 112. Real World Police recently published a police interview of DaBaby's bodyguard in relation to the incident. Today, in this Real World Police exclusive, the narrative takes unexpected twists and turns as DaBaby first demands (and receives!) a custom Miranda waiver, after which he relates his version of the events, revealing that he himself fired shots. Below is a lightly edited version of the arrest report that was ultimately filed for Wisdom Akornuche Awute. Wisdom is (a) an artist on DaBaby's label, and (b) the person who was ultimately charged with attempted murder in relation to the Prime 112 shooting. The stories, to say the least, are not the same. At all. On May 31, 2021, at approximately 2337 hours, Miami Beach Police Department (MBPD) Officer Guzman advised MBPD dispatch of shots fired on the 100 block of Ocean Drive in Miami Beach, Florida. When police arrived on scene, they found Emerson Delgado, shot in his right calf. Delgado was quickly transported to a nearby hospital for emergency care. On scene, officers contacted Carlos Aviles, who related as follows: [The arrest report identifies Aviles and Delgado as victims.] Mr. Delgado and Mr. Aviles had been attempting to enter their vehicle, which was parked in front of Prime 112. A verbal altercation ensued between Aviles, Delgado, and a group of males, who Aviles identified as the entourage of rapper DaBaby. Aviles stated that the argument escalated to the point where Delgado was struck on his face by one of DaBaby's entourage members. Delgado stumbled and attempted to run from his attacker. Posted By PSmooth
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Nearly 28% Of Fans Claim This RHOBH Star As Their Favorite
After sticking around for over a decade of friendships and feuds, viewers who have followed the lives of the "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" cast from the start can't help but pick a favorite housewife to root for. But what helps make one of these Bravolebrities popular with fans? Is it an ability to stir up drama without making it seem staged? Is it having the best wardrobe, home, or non-reality career? Or could it be delivering the best one-liners?
The show's executive producer, "Watch What Happens Live" host Andy Cohen, knows which traits he looks for in a potential Bravo star. "Someone who's funny and unique and interesting to watch. Someone who has something to say, and is different, surprising and just watchable," he told Paper. He also noted that feuds between the castmates are popular with viewers, saying, "People like to pick a side." During a 2015 "WWHL" episode, Cohen spoke to Nene Leakes about a few other characteristics that an ideal housewife must possess, including the willingness to "explore all facets of your marriage, motherhood, friendships, and just really go with it" — with cameras present, of course.
This is a man who knows his stuff — in addition to being the housewives' boss, he puts on his hosting hat for reunion specials, where some of the most memorable "RHOBH" moments from each season get dissected by the cast. But do any of the qualities he listed describe viewers' favorite housewife?
Lisa Rinna danced her way into the hearts of RHOBH fans
In a poll conducted by Nicki Swift, 27.35% (157) of respondents named Lisa Rinna as their favorite "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star. Kyle Richards was the second most-admired cast member, receiving 23.87% (137) of the vote, while spinoff star Lisa Vanderpump's piece of the pie was 20.38% (117), proving that Bravo fans aren't suffering from Vanderpump overkill just yet. Erika Jayne finished fourth, with 16.72% (96) of readers picking her as their top Beverly Hills housewife, and Garcelle Beauvais brought up the rear with 11.67% (67) of the vote.
Thanks to her acting career, Rinna spent decades in front of a camera before joining the "RHOBH" cast, so she easily ticked off one of the features that Andy Cohen listed when Paper asked him about what it takes to achieve reality TV stardom: a lack of desperation to be on TV. And Rinna didn't mind ditching the script. "I think what makes a good Housewife is [a willingness] to live their lives openly in front of the cameras," Cohen said on "Watch What Happens Live." According to Cohen, Rinna's easy integration into the cast due to her longstanding relationships with Vanderpump and Richards was another big boon. The Rinna Beauty founder also invites fans into her life on Instagram in a way that she's unable to do on the show, like when she shares those popular dancing videos that co-star her husband, actor Harry Hamlin, who hilariously ignores her gyrations. | https://www.nickiswift.com/942914/nearly-28-of-fans-claim-this-rhobh-star-as-their-favorite/ | 2022-07-27T20:24:27Z | https://www.nickiswift.com/942914/nearly-28-of-fans-claim-this-rhobh-star-as-their-favorite/ | false | 1 |
AUSTIN / UVALDE, Texas (FOX 44) – Governor Greg Abbott announced Wednesday that the Governor’s Public Safety Office (PSO) is providing $1.25 million to the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District (UCISD).
These funds will provide counseling, trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and community outreach efforts for students and faculty affected by the shooting at Robb Elementary School. These state financial resources will also establish a district-wide, trauma-informed counseling program to ensure Uvalde students receive support services and counseling within the UCISD.
The Governor’s PSO administers federal and state grant funding to promote strategies which improve public safety, support victims of crime, prevent terrorism, and prepare communities for the threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk to Texans.
Governor Abbott has taken significant action to provide all available resources to support the Uvalde community following the shooting. Those actions include:
- Initiating the State of Texas’ comprehensive plan to assist and support members of the community, including co-locating state agency representatives to the Family Assistance Center for on-hand assistance in finding benefits.
- Investing an initial $5 million to establish a long-term Family Resiliency Center in Uvalde County to serve as a hub for community services, including access to critical mental health resources.
- Working with the OneStar Foundation to create a one-stop webpage for donations to support the victims’ families, teachers, and the Uvalde community.
- Directing the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to ensure all children in Uvalde have access to behavioral health resources and community support.
- Providing $105.5 million to enhance school safety and mental health services in Uvalde and throughout Texas.
- Issuing a disaster declaration to accelerate all available state and local resources to assist the Uvalde community.
- Requesting Texas legislative leaders convene special legislative committees to begin examining and developing legislative recommendations on school safety, mental health, social media, police training, firearm safety, and more.
- Directing the Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) to begin immediately conducting comprehensive school safety reviews to ensure all Texas public schools are following the appropriate procedures to maximize school safety.
- Directing the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to provide strategies to make Texas public schools safer through heightened safety standards.
- Instructing the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) programs to provide training to all school districts across the state, prioritizing school-based law enforcement.
- Directing TEA, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), and the Department of Public Safety (DPS) to expand and accelerate the ability to report suspicious activity through the iWatchTexas reporting system.
- Directing TEA to create a new Chief of School Safety and Security position within the agency.
- Urging the Texas District & County Attorneys Association (TDCAA) to increase lie-and-try prosecutions of people who lie on information provided for gun background checks.
For more information on PSO’s programs and operations, you can visit the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety website. | https://www.fox44news.com/news/state/uvalde-cisd-gets-grant-for-trauma-informed-counseling/ | 2022-07-27T20:27:06Z | https://www.fox44news.com/news/state/uvalde-cisd-gets-grant-for-trauma-informed-counseling/ | true | 10 |
For many, a language is a kind of living being that is in constant movement, in permanent evolution. With the passage of time, certain words or phrases that are not used often are eliminated, and new terms are also incorporated. Now, there are expressions that try to define us as a community. These existential words can spark controversy, and this is the case with the term “Latinx.” Some people feel this is a word that denotes inclusivity; for others, it is an attempt at linguistic colonialism. Who is right?
As of 2019, some 580 million people spoke Spanish across the planet, which is 7.6% of the world population. Of these, 483 million are native Spanish speakers, which makes Spanish the second most common native language in the world by number of speakers, surpassed only by Mandarin. In addition, almost 22 million people in 110 countries study it. Spanish is the third most used language on the internet, according to the Cervantes Institute.
More than 60 million Latinos live in the United States. Here, 41.8 million people speak Spanish at home, according to Census estimates. This represents approximately 13.5% of the total population.
Inclusive language?
This language has some very peculiar characteristics, and we will highlight two. The first is the random assignment of gender to certain words. For example, for some reason the word ‘puerta’ (door) is feminine, while ‘techo’ (roof) is masculine. ‘Casa’ (house) is a feminine word, while ‘hogar’ (home) is masculine. Likewise, we have articles and words that are neutral in gender, such as: ‘lo fácil’ (the easy part).
For a few decades, groups of people who identify as non-binary (neither male nor female) and some members of the LGBT+ community in Latin America have pushed the idea of changing certain words to make them more inclusive. They propose a neutral mode, replacing the vowels “o” and “a” with an “e” in words such as: ‘todes’ (all) and ‘compañeres’ (companions).
Although the discussion about inclusive language is ongoing, the truth is that the letter ‘x’ is not used to denote neutrality in Spanish. How do we know that?
This is precisely the second characteristic. Unlike other languages, the Castilian language is regulated by an entity: La Real Academia Española (RAE) (in English, the Royal Spanish Academy). This organization has already spoken on this subject, assuring on its official Twitter account that:
“The letter ‘x’ is not part of the gender morphemes of the Spanish linguistic system.”
Is Latinx an offensive term?
The word Latinx is believed to have emerged in the early 21st century in the halls of certain universities in the United States. Over time, this term was adopted by some students and then passed on to civil rights groups, until Latinx was added to the Merriam-Webster English dictionary in September 2018.
But what do Latinos say? A Politico poll released in late 2021 found that only 2% of Latinos prefer the term Latinx. In fact, 40% said they find this word offensive and 30% said they are less likely to support a politician or group that uses that term.
What is the reason for this rejection? For many, this is a linguistic imposition on Spanish arising from people who speak mainly English. It is a way to rewrite the language while excluding the community that speaks it, a kind of linguistic colonialism.
We believe that the inclusion of all communities in our society is very important, but perhaps the efforts of activists should focus on transforming the system and expanding opportunities and services for all, instead of on changing the dictionary.
In the words of the philosopher and linguist Jacques Derrida:
“No one gets angry at a mathematician or a physicist whom he or she doesn’t understand, or at someone who speaks a foreign language, but rather at someone who tampers with your own language.”
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The Food and Drug Administration signed off on a Bavarian Nordic A/S monkeypox vaccine plant, a move that allows use in the U.S. of 786,000 doses made at the facility in Denmark.
The FDA said Wednesday it had validated the quality of the shots made at the plant and they met the agency’s standards.
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Obituary: Hart, Lydia Jane
On Friday, July 22nd, 2022, Lydia Jane Hart (Keelin) passed away at the age of 59. Lydia was born on February 3, 1963, to William and Della Keelin.
Lydia had a passion for arts, crafts, and her beloved parrots, Sammy and Mikko. She loved wading through creeks, long motorcycle rides, and playing on the beach with her grandbabies. She spent many years leading Girl Scouts and keeping basketball team scorebooks for the Lady Tigers. Her favorite place to be was on her back porch with a warm cup of coffee while making friends with the neighborhood squirrels or anticipating the arrival of a perfect summer thunderstorm. She will be remembered for her feisty spirit, ability to turn anything into a work of art, and love for her family.
Lydia was preceded in death by her father, William.
She is survived by: her mother, Della, her daughter, Misty (Tim Mercier), and her two granddaughters, Madelyn and Evelyn, her sister Jennie (Ronnie Beardsley), and her niece, Rachael.
A future memorial gathering will be planned. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to the Humane Society of the Ohio Valley. McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home Is assisting the family, and messages of sympathy may be sent at www.Lankfordfh.com
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MENLO PARK, Calif., July 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated (NASDAQ: CORT) today announced it will report second quarter financial results and provide a corporate update on August 3, 2022. The company will also host a conference call that day at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (2:00 p.m. Pacific Time).
Conference Call Information
Participants must register in advance of the conference call by clicking here. Upon registering, each participant will receive a dial-in number, and a unique access PIN. Each access PIN will accommodate one caller.
Additionally, a listen-only webcast will be available by clicking here.
A replay of the call will be available on the Investors / Events tab of www.corcept.com.
About Corcept Therapeutics
Corcept has discovered a large portfolio of proprietary compounds that selectively modulate the effects of cortisol and owns extensive United States and foreign intellectual property covering both their composition and their use to treat a variety of serious disorders. The company is conducting clinical trials of its leading cortisol modulators as potential treatments for patients with Cushing’s syndrome, ovarian, adrenal and prostate cancer, weight gain caused by the use of antipsychotic medications and liver disease. Corcept’s drug Korlym® was the first medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of patients with Cushing’s syndrome. | https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2022/07/27/2487267/0/en/Corcept-Therapeutics-to-Announce-Second-Quarter-Financial-Results-Provide-Corporate-Update-and-Host-Conference-Call.html | 2022-07-27T20:33:41Z | https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2022/07/27/2487267/0/en/Corcept-Therapeutics-to-Announce-Second-Quarter-Financial-Results-Provide-Corporate-Update-and-Host-Conference-Call.html | true | 2 |
New division is latest in Applied Underwriters' continued expansion and growth engaging top professionals seeking to realize career and personal goals
OMAHA, Neb., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mr. Steve Menzies, Chairman, Applied Underwriters, today announced the formation of Applied Entertainment & Sports, a new division of the Company that will consolidate existing business and add substantial new business in an innovative and aggressively postured entertainment and sports unit headquartered in Los Angeles with a New York satellite office. The enterprise's debut follows several recent acquisitions and commercial business introductions that have marked Applied Underwriters' dramatic growth, according to Mr. Menzies, who noted: "We are on track with our plans and have been especially fortunate in accommodating the vision and blueprints of top talent attracted to move to Applied in their chosen specialty markets. Our new Entertainment & Sports leadership team offers real testimony to our openness to great ideas and thinkers, and to our approach for engaging expert talent."
According to Mr. Jamie Sahara, President, Applied Underwriters, the division will be led by two accomplished sector leaders with Mr. Jerid Schmickle serving as CEO. Mr. Schmickle previously was President of Reel Media Insurance Services, served as Founding Managing Director of Alive Risk and was a Senior Director at Allianz / Fireman's Fund Global Entertainment. He will be joined by seasoned industry veteran, Mr. Tim Troester, who will serve as COO. Mr. Troester was formerly EVP at Reel Media and Senior Director at Alive Risk before which he held executive positions at One Beacon and Nationwide. Messrs. Schmickle and Troester co-founded Alive Risk in 2011 which, together with NAS Insurance, one of Lloyd's largest cover holders, became a prominent MGA in the entertainment space.
Mr. Sahara further commented that the new enterprise possesses a kind of "star is born" effect, as it becomes, almost immediately, a top underwriting operation in the entertainment and related areas: "We move right up to the top of the standings with our team. We will capitalize meaningfully on the opportunities here, especially as we further build-out the team and communicate its unique, proven strengths. We are very optimistic and ready to be center stage."
The prospect of forming a "dream team" to realize his goals in the sector was among the incentives that drew Mr. Schmickle to Applied Underwriters: "We are actively hiring right now and will assemble an additional dozen or so professionals—the best in the field—to give us added depth in product and program development and high recognition among the clientele. To say that this opportunity is exciting would be an understatement. I was drawn to Applied largely as a result of their intellectual grasp of the business and their willingness to protract a successful trajectory."
Mr. Schmickle indicated that the division will write on both an E&S and admitted basis to provide GL, excess/umbrella, professional, workers' compensation, contingency (cancellation, non-appearance, prize indemnity and weather), inland marine (floaters for instruments and jewelry) and excess coverage for film and TV events. Mr. Schmickle concluded that Applied Entertainment & Sports expects to introduce new programs and product availabilities over the next several quarters.
For further information contact: Ryan Gerding, Public Relations, at +1 (913) 602-8531 or at press@auw.com.
About Applied Underwriters (www.auw.com)
Applied Underwriters® is a global risk services firm that helps businesses and people manage uncertainty through its business services, insurance and reinsurance solutions. As a company, Applied Underwriters has been distinguished by its innovative approaches to client care and by its strong financial strength. Applied Underwriters operates widely throughout the US, UK, EU and Middle East. Its operational headquarters is located in Omaha, Nebraska.
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Three high-speed 1TB NVMe SSDs are going cheap in the UK
Choose from Samsung's 980 or 980 Pro SSDs, plus Crucial's P5 Plus.Today we have a special edition of 'Will writes up a deals post for RPS', as three of my favourite 1TB NVMe SSDs (yes, I'm this nerdy) are on sale here in the UK.
We've got two Samsung drives here, the PCIe 3.0 Samsung 980 and the PCIe 4.0 Samsung 980 Pro, as well as another strong PCIe 4.0 option, the Crucial P5 Plus. All three offer great value for money at their reduced price point, so let's cover each in turn!
Let's start with the cheapest option. The Samsung 980 is a surprisingly quick DRAM-less SSD that uses TLC memory. The 1TB size comes with a large 160GB SLC cache that helps keep performance up even during sustained read/write operations, and performance is generally on-par with older (but more expensive) PCIe 3.0 options like the Samsung 970 Evo. It's been reduced from its regular price of £85 to just £70 at Currys when you use code FNDDGAMING at the checkout - an excellent value given the 3500MB/s peak read speeds, 2900MB/s peak write speeds, 500K IOPS reads and 480K IOPS writes. The drive also comes with a five-year warranty, which is among the best in the business. Altogether, it's incredible that you can get a drive this good for less than £70 these days!
For more info, check our Samsung 980 SSD review.
Next up is the Samsung 980 Pro, a massively faster drive that uses Samsung's latest PCIe 4.0 controller, fast TLC flash memory and a DRAM cache. This bleeding-edge tech lets the 980 Pro hit peak sequential speeds of 7000MB/s (reads) and 5000MB/s (writes), putting it amongst the very fastest drives on the market. Random I/O performance is also strong, rated at 690K IOPS reads and 660K IOPS writes. Perhaps unsurprisingly, this makes the drive an excellent choice for PC gaming or content creation, and the drive also meets Sony's requirements for the PS5. This model even comes with a heatsink, so getting a 1TB size for £100 is pretty legit.
For more info, check our Samsung 980 Pro review.
Finally, the Crucial P5 Plus. This uses Micron's TLC flash memory and PCIe 4.0 controller, made slightly after Samsung's equivalent parts, and produces broadly similar performance. Max sequential speeds are listed as 6600MB/s and 5000MB/s for reads and writes, respectively, which is a bit below the Samsung 980 Pro but noticeably faster than earlier PCIe 4.0 drives. Random speeds are also fast at 630K/700K IOPS, for reads and writes, respectively. If you prefer Crucial drives to Samsung ones, this is a great choice, but I'd say that the included heatsink with the 980 Pro highlighted above makes it the better choice for most people.
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Actor
Zachary Levi suffered a "full-on mental breakdown" in 2017 after years of battling with depression and anxiety but he credits his sessions with a therapist for helping him turn a corner by learning to understand why he "ended up being who (he) was".
He told, "My whole life I've been struggling with clinical depression at various times, struggling with anxiety probably my entire life. I had this total breakdown and went through this life-changing, life-saving thing called therapy. I figured out what I was going through and how I got there and why I ended up being who I was. (I got) all the help I needed to get."
The 41-year-old star thinks the world would be a better place if more people underwent therapy, reportedly.
He said, "I think there are so many problems in the world, but if you trace all those problems back to the root, it's somebody's broken heart or broken mind."
"Every bad thing that goes on in this world, ultimately, I think we can correct out those courses. If we just go heal people, heal their minds, heal their hearts, and start trying to figure out how to truly love themselves and us then figuring out how to love other people."
Footage from the new 'Shazam' film debuted at Comic-Con over the weekend and Zachary admitted he is "very grateful" to have a supportive fan base there.
He said: "I'm just very grateful that I have a career that I have dreamt of having my whole life. I've been coming to Comic-Con for a long time and built a really lovely connection to this fan base down here. It feels like a lot of hard work has paid off to be able to just go and stand there on stage and tell everybody that you love 'em and appreciate them. It's dope. It's the coolest." | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/english/hollywood/news/zachary-levi-was-saved-by-therapy/articleshow/93164785.cms | 2022-07-27T20:36:32Z | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/english/hollywood/news/zachary-levi-was-saved-by-therapy/articleshow/93164785.cms | true | 3 |
Legal Practitioner, Tsatsu Tsikata, says that Ghana’s future stands to be great if the legacy of late President John Evans Atta Mills is protected and emulated.
Speaking in his capacity as the keynote speaker of the 10th Commemorative Lectures in memory of late President JEA Mills, Mr Tsikata said that President Mills unified the country and his leadership stature has never been equaled.
According to him, former President Mills was a leader who was not in office to persecute and jail in vindication.
“He was a father for all regardless of party affiliations. Late Evans Atta Mills’ peaceful nature did not mean he was a weak leader but a sign of humanity. Even as president, he relied on his team and had tremendous working ethics.
“At the time he was not even in good condition, he still pushed to have his work executed. His fate was the matter of the heart but not the outward symbols. He choose to be Christ-like and never assumed superior edge over others,” he said.
Mr Tsikata also said that raising monuments in memory of the late President is not enough to celebrate him, but ensuring that his legacies live on.
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