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Since the Indian women's fours lawn bowls team outperformed its rivals and advanced to the finals, all eyes have been on the team. Rupa Rani Tirkey, Nayanmoni Saikia, Pinki, and Lovely Choubey who initially trailed behind, took a lead of 8-2 at the midway of the game. Players from South Africa made a fast comeback and soon leveled the game at 8-8. The spectators and the players very well knew that the match is heading towards a nail-biting finish, but the Indian women's team maintained their composure to quickly take the lead and hold it.
They faced New Zealand in the semi-finals, a team that has already won 40 medals in this sport and is regarded among the five most successful lawn bowling teams in the world. They won their semi-final match with a three-point lead and assured the country of its first medal in the sport at the commonwealth games. The women ensured that they take the highest honour for a debut victory and no less!
This is India's first-ever gold medal in this event at the Commonwealth Games, and the entire country is celebrating with them. With this top honour in the lawn bowls game, India’s gold medal tally reaches four. With this win, India is marked on the world map of lawn bowling which is a phenomenal achievement.
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As the Chicago Sky attempt to maintain their spot atop the WNBA standings, the Dallas Wings are trying to remain in playoff position.
The Sky aim to match the club record for victories, extend their franchise-high home winning streak to 11 games and complete a three-game season sweep of the Wings on Tuesday night.
Beginning the regular season’s final stretch, Chicago (23-7) holds a one-game lead over second-place Las Vegas and is a win away from the team-record 24 wins set in 2013. The Sky are coming off Sunday’s 95-92 overtime win at Connecticut.
“To be honest, we’re not paying attention to (the playoff race),” Chicago star Courtney Vandersloot, who had 16 points and 12 assists Sunday to move into third place on the WNBA’s all-time assists list with 2,350.
“We’re focused on us, making sure we’re getting better.”
Kahleah Copper had 27 points for the Sky on Sunday. She has averaged 19.8 points in the last four games and totaled 42 points during Chicago’s two July victories over Dallas.
However, Sky coach James Wade noted that Copper has been dealing with some injuries. He hopes she’ll play Tuesday, along with fellow star Candace Parker (13.6 points, 8.9 rebounds, 4.5 assists), who has missed the last two contests with a non-COVID-19 illness.
Dallas (13-16), meanwhile, sits sixth in the league but just two games ahead of 11th place. The Wings are coming off an 81-68 victory at Atlanta on Saturday, but they haven’t won consecutive games since June 17-19.
They were outscored 30-16 by the Sky in the fourth quarter of their 89-81 home loss on July 16, and shot 51.5 percent but allowed Chicago to make 50.7 percent of its shots in an 89-83 road defeat six days later.
Dallas’ Teaira McCowan scored 15 at Chicago. She has averaged 18.3 points over the last four games and totaled 25 rebounds in the last two.
“She’s a walking double-double, even if we don’t run any plays toward her,” Wings coach Vickie Johnson said of the 6-foot-7 McCowan.
“The league doesn’t have an answer for her.”
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PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Drexel University's College of Medicine has announced a collaboration with MAPay, LLC, a global healthcare technology firm, to deploy a transformational healthcare payment and data exchange network that uses Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT's) to democratize healthcare data.
The collaboration will develop the technical foundation and market to solve for one of the most debated and contentious healthcare topics, patient data access. In today's world the patient does not truly own their own healthcare data and because of legacy healthcare data platform interoperability issues, a patient's healthcare history is often incomplete or inconsistently accessible. When healthcare data is not complete or accessible, it negatively impacts the quality of care available to a patient, the use of critical information for medical research and development, and the administrative cost of billing and collecting healthcare payments. Despite significant industry and regulatory efforts to increase patient accessibility and transparency of medical records, regardless of their care provider, data is still not available to be used in such a way that it enhances research and treatment efforts and produces better medical outcomes.
Michael Dershem, aka "Dersh," CEO of MAPay, asserts, "The medical industry has laid the groundwork for a solution to be realized, but they are still dependent upon inefficient, incumbent services to establish patient identity. Provider-to-provider identities are also not readily facilitated in today's health systems, which creates administrative and cost burdens when credentialing providers. These shortcomings are due to numerous legacy technical and business complexities including, yet not limited to, costs, competition, and privacy issues surrounding industry interoperability. MAPay brings an economically and technically viable solutions by leveraging blockchain technologies with its innovations in providing verifiable identities via a digital ledger."
A non-fungible token ("NFT") is a blockchain-based asset which is not interchangeable with any other (not fungible) assets. The MAPay patient data vault NFTs, which leverages the innovative Algorand blockchain, create immense potential to revolutionize healthcare by safely storing verifiable patient information and providing a more complete healthcare history to care teams and other required health services. The ability to integrate this data into healthcare models for predictive diagnostics through contextual biomarkers, facilitate employer reward mechanisms, and provide verifiable, but deidentified, patient data for public health assessment, will drive a new era in health-driven big data analysis and care.
"We are extremely excited about this collaboration with MAPay," said Charles B. Cairns, MD, senior vice president of Medical Affairs and dean of the College of Medicine. "This initiative will be transformational particularly in underserved areas. It is not a question of should this be done it is an answer that it must be done for the future in medicine." Further added Cairns, "Because this touches so many distinct aspects of healthcare, a multi-disciplinary approach is needed. We have built a mosaic of Drexel colleges including; Business, Medical and Technology and coupled with a private sector industry leader of the likes of MAPay is a tremendous sandbox for transformation."s
The model will also provide incentives and rewards to patients that choose to leverage their data for industry use. The structure of the data will allow simplified, more structured, ways to target users with a certain set of criteria needed for research, and the ability for patients to provide deidentified, verifiable data, for a fiscal reward. The pool of rich data and a marketplace to access it, creates an industry shifting paradigm in research and development outcomes.
The future promise of healthcare depends on the availability and sharing of patient data. Because of business and technology reasons, however, this data remains stuck in silos. Conventional approaches to aggregating healthcare information for impact in research and population health management have been plagued with the business, structural and regulatory conflicts of obtaining and using data. If this data could be accessed and used by a broader community, it could provide price transparency, anonymized data for research and cures, and limit societal medical costs related to fraud and abuse. MA Pay and Drexel University College of Medicine will use transformational technologies to create transformational outcomes in patient care, research, and healthcare access.
Patient-centric data interoperability goes beyond enabling EHR's to move data between one another or deriving relevant information from multiple unstructured data fields in many different systems. It puts the data into an individual's control and creates a communal context by allowing NFT pools to be accessed and used for the greater health ecosystem. We will be changing Healthcare to Humancare, as it should be a global citizen and community," Dershem ended.
The latest move helps expand the geographic scope of one of the nation's largest medical colleges. Today, Drexel University College of Medicine trains 1,100 medical students, 1 in 83 medical students in the United States. The college also spans 900 graduate students and 2,700 full-time, part-time, and volunteer faculty. In addition to its Philadelphia-based Queen Lane campus, the college opened a four-year regional medical campus, the College of Medicine at Tower Health in West Reading, in August 2021.
MAPay is a global healthcare fintech company that is deploying distributed ledger technology to power smart contracts, transacting secure medical solutions. The company has developed a hybrid architecture of both centralized and decentralized protocols for multi-party medical payments and HIPAA-compliant data exchange. MAPay is working in association with hospital networks, practice management systems, drug companies, insurance payers and government entities.
The company is committed to empowering patients and healthcare providers by leveraging blockchain technology to improve and align incentives, reduce costs, and bring increased transparency and data exchange. The company believes in permissionable open-sourced system collaboration, and solution sets that are economically and socially impactful. For more information, please visit https://www.mapaycorp.com/
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Gold, textiles, ceramics on view at Ayala Museum
AFTER its soft opening in December 2021, Ayala Museum is now fully operational with the opening of the 4th floor, which houses the museum’s revamped permanent exhibitions on Philippine pre-colonial gold, indigenous textiles, and Southeast Asian trade ware ceramics from the museum’s collection. The three exhibitions jointly tell the story of the Crossroads of Civilizations — how the country’s identity, imagery, and ingenuity were shaped by a millennium of interactions within the flourishing networks of exchange within Asia and beyond. Additionally, Visible Storage has been added to the 4th floor where guests can view a portion of the archaeological, ethnographic, fine arts, and historical objects in Ayala Museum’s collection. The new exhibit, “Skeins of Knowledge, Threads of Wisdom,” features indigenous textile arts in the Philippines. “Ceramics and Cultural Currency: Exchanges of Pottery and Prestige,” which showcases a collection of Chinese and Southeast Asian trade ceramics found in the Philippine archipelago. Originally opened in 2008, the “Gold of Ancestors” exhibit has been refreshed for a new generation. Also on view at the museum are “Intertwined: Transpacific, Transcultural Philippines, Landscape into Painting: Fernando Zobel Serie Blanca,” Dioramas of Philippine History, and the Filipinas Heritage Library’s exhibit, “Liberation: War & Hope”. Prebooked admissions, timed entries, and limited capacity on admissions will still be practiced at Ayala Museum. Tickets and visitor guidelines are available through www.ayalamuseum.org.
Duo exhibit at ArtistSpace
THE DUO exhibition of Nida Cranbourne and Joy Rojas titled, “Nature Nurture,” runs until Aug. 16 at ArtistSpace , Ayala Museum Annex, Makati Ave. corner De La Rosa St., Greenbelt Park, Makati City. Ms. Cranbourne shows her expertise in flowers while Ms. Rojas focuses on abstract art, this time portraying nature. The theme tackles climate change, flora, fauna, and landscapes, expressed in two distinct art styles but converging as one. The gallery opens daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is free.
‘Identity’ at Galleria’s ARTablado
THE GROUP exhibit “Identity” is on view until Aug. 15 at the Robinsons Land ARTablado at Level 3 of Robinsons Galleria. The featured artists who focus their works on themselves in this exhibit are: Ethel Dimacuha, Anne Margaret Villanueva, Camille Dela Rosa, Erbil Escano, Jr., Giovanni Dela Rosa, Khristina Manansala, Lito Milan, Malaya Ligaya, Norman Cristobal, Al Vargas, Rey Asturias, Roy Espinosa, Vanessa Joy Panaga, Viel Samaniego, and Wilson Galano. ARTablado, is Robinsons Land’s stage for showcasing Filipino ingenuity and creativity.
Antipolo’s Artablado presents Sining Tanay show
IN TIMES of uncertainty, it is up to artists to create something that will wake peoples’ senses and ask what can be done better to help society progress. Sining Tanay, a group of artists from the town in Rizal, understands this and their group exhibition at Robinsons Place Antipolo is proof of this. Titled “Pamukaw,” Sining Tanay’s artists showcase some of their best works as a call to people to be excited by art and find something to be hopeful. On view are works by Jun Tiongco, William Alcantara, Mhar Baes, Addie SyCip Cukingan, Winslomer delos Santos, Roger Fulgado, Roland delos Santos, and Belo Pasa. Pamukaw is on view until Aug. 15 at the Upper Ground Floor, North Wing of Robinsons Place Antipolo.
HKTB promotes Southeast Asian artists
THE HONG KONG Tourism Board (HKTB) brought together 18 artists across Southeast Asia (SEA) to create art pieces inspired by perennial icons of Hong Kong. This initiative, titled “Arts in HK with SEA artists,” is an extension of the year-long Arts in Hong Kong program. “Arts in HK with SEA artists” campaign features artistic talents from the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam. The collection of artwork spans across a spectrum of genres, from painting to digital illustration, pottery, embroidery, sand art, and more. One of the artists is Ciara Gan, a painter and content creator from the Philippines. She is best known for designing and hand-painting her high school prom dress, the video of which garnered over 8.5 million views online. “The inspiration for my painting came from the game of mahjong as it has deep ties to Hong Kong’s culture. After attending the Arts in Hong Kong virtual event organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, I was fascinated by Biu Kee Mahjong and Mr. Cheung’s hand-carved tiles. The art of hand carving mahjong tiles is so unique, I wanted to create a piece that represents both the memories that come with playing and how mahjong brings families and even strangers together,” Ms. Gan said in a statement. The complete collection of Hong Kong-inspired art from the 18 Southeast Asian artists will be available to view online at Arts in HK with SEA Artists | Hong Kong Tourism Board (discoverhongkong.com).
NCCA produces documentary on PHL languages
THE NATIONAL Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), in partnership with the Office of Senator Loren Legarda, features the main languages of the Philippines in a cultural documentary series titled Usapang Wika. It’s 10 episodes featuring the main languages of the Philippines — Ilocano, Cebuano, Hiligaynon & Kinaray-a, Waray, Pangasinan, Capampangan, Tagalog, Bicolano, and Mernaw. Each episode shall focus on the history, literary works, tradition, and the evolution of each language. Usapang Wika will air every Saturday starting Aug. 6 at 4:30 p.m. on ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC).
Cinemalaya calls for entries
THE CINEMALAYA Independent Film Festival is now accepting submissions for the Full-Length Film category of the 2024 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival and Competition. Submit entries at bit.ly/Cinemalaya2024Full-LengthCallforEntries. For mechanics, visit bit.ly/2024CinemalayaFullLengthMechanics. The deadline is Sept. 16, before 6 p.m.
Ricky Lee joins online film, theater fest
NEWLY conferred National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Ricky Lee is one of the Board of Directors for the Shout Out Festival, to held on Sept. 19 to 25. Shout Out: Maghayag at Lumikha is an online film and theater mentoring festival of hybrid shorts, organized and hosted by the online multi-arts platform Pelikulove, with the support of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA). The writers of the featured film and theater shorts are given assistance, from writing to production and evaluation. The festival activities include virtual discussions, talkbacks, and Q&A with the artists and mentors. There will also be an exhibit of other enrollees and partner groups’ short films and recorded plays. Lee joins six other Festival Directors namely: playwright Rody Vera, film and TV director Jeffrey Jeturian, Prof. Cristina Martinez-Juan of the University of London, theater artists and educators Issa Manalo Lopez and Raffy Tejada, and filmmaker Ellen Ongkeko Marfil. Admission to the festival is free. For more information and updates, visit the Pelikulove website or follow the Pelikulove official Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/PelikuLOVE). | https://www.bworldonline.com/arts-and-leisure/2022/08/03/465481/arts-culture-08-03-22/ | 2022-08-02T16:32:38Z | https://www.bworldonline.com/arts-and-leisure/2022/08/03/465481/arts-culture-08-03-22/ | true | 1 |
IochpeMaxion SA (IOCJY) Is Attractively Priced Despite Fast-paced Momentum
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Best-in-class sportsbook continues expansion with a new, fully native iOS experience
CHEYENNE, Wyo. and LAS VEGAS, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) ("Caesars") today announced its sports wagering mobile app, Caesars Sportsbook, is available for download throughout Wyoming. Eligible sports fans in the state can now enjoy a new Caesars Sportsbook experience on iOS ahead of its rollout in other states, as well as on Android and desktop.
The new native iOS Caesars Sportsbook app features improved performance with a focus on speed, ease of use, and intuitive features to make getting your bet down easier than ever. Caesars Sportsbook combines this elevated sports wagering experience with the unmatched rewards that Wyoming sports fans can enjoy through the app's integration with the industry-leading customer loyalty program, Caesars Rewards.
"We're ready to give sports fans in Wyoming the first-class sports betting experience they deserve," said Eric Hession, Co-President of Caesars Digital. "Our upgraded mobile sports wagering app together with unforgettable experiences through Caesars Rewards is a special combination we're excited to bring to this market."
In addition to mobile betting on a wide variety of sports from anywhere in the state, Caesars Sportsbook is the only app in Wyoming that rewards sports bettors with exclusive industry-best opportunities at Caesars destinations across the United States and at locations on the famed Las Vegas Strip. Bettors can now earn Tier Credits and Reward Credits on every wager placed that can be redeemed for Caesars Rewards experiences or bonus cash in the app.
Starting today, eligible sports fans anywhere in Wyoming can download the Caesars Sportsbook app on iOS, register, and deposit funds to take advantage of a special sign-up offer for first-time users. In the event that a first-time wager isn't a winner, new users receive a free bet equal to the amount of that first wager up to $1,500.
Caesars is an industry leader in responsible gaming with a decades-long commitment to responsible gaming practices that have carried over as an emphasis for Caesars Sportsbook. Wyoming sports bettors will have access to responsible gaming resources through Caesars Sportsbook's commitment to working with regulators and the community. In addition, the Caesars Sportsbook app has best-in-class tools in place to prevent problem gambling, including Deposit Limits, Spending Limits, Daily Time Limits, and Cool Off Time Limits.
Caesars Sportsbook is live in 24 states and jurisdictions—18 of which are mobile—and operates the most retail sportsbooks across the country. For real-time industry updates and to join the empire of like-minded Caesars, players can engage with the Caesars Sportsbook social handle @CaesarsSports on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
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Dog days of August
Stray shower or thundershower
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) -We’ll see partly sunny skies for the rest of the day. A weak frontal boundary to our west may trigger a stray shower or thundershower this afternoon into tonight, but most will remain dry. Heat and humidity will continue to build, with Thursday being the hottest. As we approach the weekend, another relatively weak cold front is expected to stall near the region, bringing daily chances for scattered storms, but not wash out conditions. Have a great and safe day !
Today: Partly sunny, stray shower or t-shower, High: low 90s
Tonight: Evening stray shower or t-shower, partly cloudy, Low: mid 60s
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, High: around 90...Low: around 70
Thursday: Mostly sunny, High: low 90s...Low: low 70s
Friday: Partly sunny, scattered showers & storm, High: mid 80s...Low: around 70
Saturday: Scattered showers & storm, High: mid 80s...Low: low 70s
Sunday: Scattered showers & storm, High: upper 80s...Low: around 70
Monday: Scattered showers & storm, High: upper 80s...Low: around 70
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PHOENIX (AP) — Joe Arpaio, the 90-year-old former Phoenix metro sheriff who was ousted by voters frustrated with his headline-grabbing tactics and legal troubles, is attempting another political comeback as he runs for mayor of the affluent suburb where he has lived more than two decades.
The stakes for Arpaio in Tuesday’s election are far smaller than when he served as the top law enforcement officer for 4 million people as the six-term sheriff of Maricopa County.
Now he is trying to unseat Ginny Dickey, the two-term Democratic mayor of Fountain Hills, a Republican-heavy community of about 24,000 on the edge of Phoenix.
“My secret weapon has always been: Get to the people,” Arpaio said. “You sure need that to get elected in a small town.”
Dickey said that when she first learned Arpaio was running against her, she was unsure how his candidacy would affect the race. She ultimately concluded that it didn’t change it very much except that he has a fundraising advantage and notoriety and she did not change her campaigning.
“I believe I have run in the same way I always have,” Dickey said.
Nearly six years out of office, Arpaio acknowledged that it’s harder for him to get his political message out. But Arpaio rejects criticism that he should walk away from public life.
“I am still in good health, and I will keep fighting for what the people need,” Arpaio said. “It may be corny. What else is there?”
Arpaio was crushed by a Democratic challenger in 2016 after 24 years in office as sheriff and was convicted the next year of criminal contempt of court for disobeying a judge’s order to stop traffic patrols that targeted immigrants, though he was later pardoned by then-President Donald Trump.
Arpaio then finished third in a Republican primary for a U.S. Senate seat in 2018 and second in the GOP primary in a 2020 bid to win back the sheriff’s post.
In both of those attempts, Arpaio lost the vote in Fountain Hills.
Like Arpaio, Dickey is a longtime member of the community. She served previously on a school board and on the Fountain Hills Town Council.
Arpaio, a skilled political fundraiser who spent more than $12 million in his 2016 sheriff’s campaign, has shelled out $161,000 in the mayor’s race — six times the amount spent by Dickey.
Before the federal government and the courts stripped away his immigration powers, Arpaio led 20 large-scale traffic patrols that targeted immigrants and more than 80 business raids to bust people working in the United States without permission.
While his defiant streak played well with voters for many years, Arpaio faced heavy criticism for taking on policies that he knew were controversial and racking up $147 million in taxpayer-funded legal bills.
Though he billed himself as the toughest sheriff in America, his agency botched the investigations of more than 400 sex-crimes complaints made to his office.
Arpaio said he doesn’t worry about his past haunting him in the mayor’s race.
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ROMULUS — The list of people interested in becoming the next sheriff in Seneca County continues to grow.
John Morabito Sr., who worked in the sheriff’s office for 40 years and is a well-known area firefighter, announced his candidacy in a news release Monday. He joins sheriff’s office Lt. Tim Thompson and retired Sgt. Mike Rhinehart, each of whom announced their candidacies recently.
Sheriff Tim Luce announced last month that he will not seek reelection in November 2023, the last year of his current term. Undersheriff John Cleere also said he will be retiring at the end of next year.
“It is a great honor for me to join the race for sheriff. We have had great leadership in this county for the last eight years, and I wish to continue that service to our beautiful county,” said Morabito, who plans on running as a Republican. “Having worked with these gentlemen on the law enforcement side, as well as fire and EMS (emergency medical services) side, it will be hard shoes to fill when they retire. Luce and Cleere have been great to work with during their time in the office of sheriff.”
A 1971 Waterloo High School graduate, Morabito earned a criminal justice degree from Monroe Community College. He joined the sheriff’s department in 1974 as a part-time corrections officer and became a part-time dispatcher in 1982. He was promoted to part-time road patrol deputy in 1985 after completing basic training in Monroe County.
He retired as a deputy in 2014.
Morabito also spent 20 years with the state Park Police, serving in the Finger Lakes region. He also had five years of service with the Waterloo and Interlaken police departments.
He retired after 20 years as a career firefighter/aircraft specialist at the Seneca Army Depot, and when the depot closed he started a 10-year career with the Canandaigua VA Fire Department. He retired from there with the rank of captain. During his time at the VA, Morabito said he was responsible for budgeting, purchasing and training.
He is a retired state fire instructor, teaching fire and rescue operations — and several other state classes — to Seneca County fire departments.
On the volunteer side, Morabito has been an active member of the Border City Fire Department for 52 years. He served as lieutenant, captain and assistant chief, and retired in April of this year after 32 years as fire chief.
As chief, Morabito said he was responsible for budgeting, purchasing and oversight of operations, and incident command. He is also a state-certified emergency medical technician, volunteering at North Seneca Ambulance, where he currently serves as a board member.
Since 2007, Morabito has been a deputy Seneca County fire coordinator and is a state-certified fire/arson investigator in the county. He is also a certified scuba diver with training for various type of water incidents.
“With the laws that keep changing, it is going to be a huge challenge for law enforcement. I feel with the years of experience that I have in law enforcement, fire and EMS service, as well as emergency management that I can lead the sheriff’s department in the future,” he said. “One of my goals is to recruit more officers, both road patrol and corrections division.” | https://www.fltimes.com/news/morabito-announces-candidacy-for-seneca-county-sheriff/article_c5493c15-215e-515a-ba8c-bdb713ed1adb.html | 2022-08-02T16:45:23Z | https://www.fltimes.com/news/morabito-announces-candidacy-for-seneca-county-sheriff/article_c5493c15-215e-515a-ba8c-bdb713ed1adb.html | false | 1 |
These fearless gentlemen both clearly had a head for heights - while most of us, one suspects, wouldn't do the job of a steeplejack for love nor money.
From medieval times, as churches and cathedrals sprung up across the land, workers were needed to firstly construct and secondly maintain spires and towers which were built ever taller as architects and builders reached for the skies.
Then as the industrial revolution gathered pace in the 19th century came huge chimney stacks, thousands of them - particularly in Northern England, that pumped smoke and dirt from factories into the air. Readers of a certain age will remember the heart-stopping exploits of Fred Dibnah, the Bolton steeplejack who achieved considerable television fame in the 1970s and 80s, demolishing or repairing towering factory chimneys high up across Lancashire and West Yorkshire.
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Our two photographs come a from a set recently added to the digitised ChronicleLive archive that were originally captured in December 1971. We see steeplejacks Harry Ford and Brian Hogg preparing the chimney at North Shields' Minton Lane Gasworks for demolition.
They are quite striking images, with the two men obliviously hard at work high above the old, smoky terraced streets of the town. As Fred Dibnah used to joke on his TV series, "you're just one slip away from half a day out with the undertaker."
Under the headline, Life At The Top Of A Ladder, our sister title, The Journal, reported: "Brian Hogg and his partner Harry Ford are steeplejacks, and yesterday they were 100-and-odd feet above North Shields, knocking down the chimney of the old Minton Lane Gasworks.
"We see Harry taking a break on the narrow rim of the chimney - as if it was a park bench. Brian, 31, thinks this is a picnic. He has knocked down an 800-footer before. But 100ft or 800ft, it's much the same if you fall.
"Normally they work alone, but yesterday they were joined by photographer Geoff Hewitt who made the long, slow climb to the top." Fifty years on, respect to Geoff - and the two steeplejacks, Brian Hogg and Harry Ford.
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Expel Workbench™ provides cybersecurity professionals and analysts with the tools to detect and respond to threats while also focusing on meaningful alerts and avoiding fatigue and tedious tasks.
SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, Frost & Sullivan assessed the global managed detection and response industry and, based on its analysis, recognizes Expel with the 2022 Global Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Enabling Technology Leadership Award. The company provides cybersecurity solutions that combat alert fatigue from more than 80 security products, in addition to addressing the failure of other security solutions and services to deliver on their promises. The company offers managed detection and response services based on the industry’s demand for skilled professionals, increasing visibility over expanding security perimeters, and the need for automation. Expel leverages the latest technology developments to offer 24/7 monitoring throughout an entire security ecosystem. Expel’s MDR security team integrates its expert critical thinking skills and decision-making ability with solutions that can detect changes in patterns and behaviors across large volumes of data, to deliver managed cybersecurity services.
“We’ve always focused on improving the analyst’s experience by building a solution that makes security easy to understand, easy to use, and easy to continuously improve. The intentional balance of people and technology at the heart of our solutions improves the security workflow, and helps organizations not only handle today’s challenges, but prepare for tomorrow’s as well,” said Peter Silberman, Chief Technology Officer of Expel. “This honor by Frost & Sullivan validates that our approach is having a real impact on our customers, and on the cybersecurity industry.”
Expel Workbench™ provides analysts with tools to respond automatically to investigative security questions, engage in high-quality decision making, and assess alerts. Josie™ and Ruxie™, Expel’s bots, enrich security alerts with information from customers, perform automated alert analysis to detect false positives, and provide analysts with more context, if necessary. In addition, Expel Workbench provides tools that analysts need to learn more about generated alerts. The platform’s integrations enable analysts to query customers’ security solutions for more information through investigative actions or run additional automated actions through Ruxie. Expel sends customers the result of each alert investigation and closes false alerts and labels them benign. Moreover, customers receive notifications of potentially risky or interesting alerts with supporting evidence.
Lucas Ferreyra, an industry analyst at Frost & Sullivan, explained, “Expel leverages machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies built into Workbench , enabling it to deliver a step-by-step approach to MDR and effectively stop cybersecurity threats. As a result, it empowers IT security analysts and customer teams with the tools they need to detect and respond to threats while focusing on meaningful alerts and avoiding fatigue and tedious tasks.”
Expel Workbench provides analysts with more information for their investigations through its extensive visibility over an entire security stack. The platform integrates with customers’ existing technology, such as software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications, endpoint, security information and event management (SIEM) and network applications, and cloud infrastructure, through application programming interface (API) integrations. As a result, analysts can run investigative actions or automated requests. In addition, the integrations enhance customers’ value propositions with existing security solutions. In addition to MDR, Expel provides a Managed Phishing Service, which enables automated triaging of suspected emails and automated remediation to stop phishing attempts quickly. Moreover, the platform integrates with customers’ endpoint detection and response solutions to reconstruct the impact of the phishing attempt. The platform enables analysts to detect every compromised user and check if they entered any credentials, inadvertently ran any executable files, or downloaded malicious attachments.
“Expel Workbench, coupled with the company’s managed alert process, reduces the workload on analysts, allowing them the time and space to engage the threats most effectively. The platform uses a mix of processes, technology, and empathy to augment every aspect of the MDR service to deliver world-class security services to customers,” said Ferreyra. “After an exhaustive investigation, Expel delivers a report with detailed recommendations and an actionable course on remediating the incident.”
With its strong overall performance, Expel earns Frost & Sullivan’s 2022 Enabling Technology Leadership Award in the global MDR market.
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- Hyundai Hope Donates $50,000 to Support Child Passenger and Driver Education Programs
- Hyundai and Children's of Alabama Host Car Seat Safety Check Event at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America announced its partnership with Children's of Alabama in support of its Health Education and Safety Center program. Hyundai's donation will assist in offering consumer educational events, including a car seat safety check event with Children's of Alabama at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) in Montgomery that kicked off the partnership on July 30.
An estimated 46 percent of car seats and booster seats are installed incorrectly or improperly used, according to NHTSA's Child Restraints Usage Study. During the event, nationally certified child passenger safety technicians inspected car seats for expiration, manufacturer recalls, and/or proper fit of the seat for children. Families received a free replacement car seat, if needed.
"Part of a safe driving experience includes protecting drivers, passengers, and others on the road through education and proper installation of safety seats," said Brian Latouf, global chief safety officer, Hyundai Motor Company. "Hyundai continues to double down on our safety commitments with child passenger safety efforts through partnerships with leaders in educational safety programs."
"Our team members are proud to play an integral part in assembling safe, high-quality vehicles for the North American market," said Robert Burns, chief administrative officer, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama. "Our production processes and internal safety checks are the foundation for delivering a vehicle that achieves all of the design specifications for adult and child passenger safety."
"We are so excited about our partnership with Hyundai to provide education regarding child passenger safety," said Marie Crew, director, health education and safety center, Children's of Alabama. "Parents and caregivers want to know they are transporting their children safely. This partnership allows us to be able to expand our educational programs and reach more communities."
According to the Alabama Child Death Review System, vehicular fatalities are the single largest category of accidental child deaths in Alabama. Hyundai's partnership with Children's of Alabama will include additional child passenger safety inspections and driver safety education workshops to promote safe travel in automobiles.
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COLUMBIA, Md. and HOUSTON, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A recent study reports evidence of deformation in the oldest solids formed in our solar system resulting from nebular shocks. The results of this work suggest that these shocks may have been active and more widespread in the early solar system than previously thought. The study was published in Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta.
Calcium-aluminum-rich inclusions (CAIs) are millimeter- to centimeter-sized objects hosted in primitive meteorites. They are the oldest solids to have condensed from the nebular gas and, therefore, preserve records of the earliest chemical and physical processes. A recent study of a CAI from NWA 5028 CR2 chondrite suggests that some CAIs may have experienced nebular shocks at early stages of the solar system history.
"CAIs are made of minerals forming at high temperatures, rich in refractory elements such as calcium and aluminum. Radiometric dating of CAIs and their components suggest that majority of these inclusions formed within the first million years of our solar system history and thus preserve the snapshots of the earliest events at the very beginnings of our solar system," says Prajkta Mane, lead author of the study, and a Universities Space Research Association scientist at the Lunar and Planetary Institute.
"These CAIs represent, to the best of our knowledge, the first solids that formed in the solar system. We believe that they experienced large-scale transport in our early solar nebula and witnessed a range of physical and chemical processes over their lifetimes. This study is the first to constrain timescales with physical processing by shockwaves," says Tom Zega, a coauthor of the study.
A coordinated analysis of a CAI hosted in a carbonaceous chondrite revealed intensely deformed microstructures in melilite and spinel, suggesting that it was shocked at an elevated ambient temperature. Further time constraints on this event, placed by 26Al-26Mg short-lived chronometry, revealed that the shock event occurred very early, within the first few hundred thousand years of the solar system history. Nebular shock waves are thought to be responsible for the melting of chondrules, major chondritic components rich in ferromagnesian minerals. However, shock deformation in CAIs implies that nebular shocks may have been more common in the early solar system than previously thought. Many studies using optical microscopy and transmissions electron microscopy have reported that CAI melilite shows microstructures consistent with significant strain and deformation, providing some clues about their tortured past. The EBSD analytical technique provides a more comprehensive and quantitative view of this deformation. "The microscopy techniques combined with the isotopic analysis provide a holistic understanding of these events," said the study's lead author, Prajkta Mane.
The results of this work imply that nebular shocks were active in the solar system on a large spatial extent, from 0.1 au to all the way beyond Jupiter. Additionally, these nebular shocks were active very early, at the beginning of the solar system. The astrophysical mechanisms causing these nebular shocks remain elusive, and further studies of primitive meteoritic components and samples returned from primitive asteroids, combined with astrophysical models, are needed to understand the extent of nebular shocks during early planet formation.
This work was in collaboration with the Lunar and Planetary Institute (USRA), Arizona State University, University of Arizona, and EDAX Ametek.
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Israel's Innoviz Technologies said it will supply hardware and software to Volkswagen Group's Cariad unit in a deal valued at $4 billion.
The components, including laser-based lidar sensors, will be used in advanced driver assistance systems and automated vehicles from multiple brands in the Volkswagen Group, starting mid-decade, Innoviz said in a statement on Tuesday.
Cariad confirmed the deal, but declined to provide financial details.
The deal value as estimated by Innoviz is more than seven times the size of the company's market value of just over $500 million.
In a statement, Innoviz CEO and co-founder Omer Keilaf described the Cariad supply deal as "a significant catalyst" for his company, which was founded in 2016 and went public via a reverse merger in April 2021.
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SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Padres are close to acquiring superstar outfielder Juan Soto from the Washington Nationals on Tuesday in one of baseball's biggest deals at the trade deadline, vaulting their postseason chances by adding one of the game's best young hitters.
A person with direct knowledge of the move told The Associated Press the Padres and Nationals have agreed to a multiplayer deal contingent on San Diego first baseman Eric Hosmer waiving his no-trade provision. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because negotiations were ongoing.
Hosmer agreed to a $144 million, eight-year deal with San Diego before the 2018 season. He is owed about $7 million for the rest of this season and $13 million annually from 2023-25.
If the deal is completed, the Padres also would receive first baseman Josh Bell along with Soto, a generational talent who turns 24 in late October when they hope to still be playing for a title. The Nationals would get Hosmer, left-hander MacKenzie Gore and prospects James Wood, C.J. Abrams, Robert Hassell III and Jarlin Susana.
After contributing to the Nationals’ first championship in franchise history in 2019, Soto hit .351 in 2020 to win the NL batting title. He has been walked more than any other player in major league baseball over the past two seasons.
The package of prospects going to Washington is one of the most touted groups ever involved in one deal. The 20-year-old Hassell, the No. 8 overall pick in the 2020 amateur draft, hit an RBI single in last month’s All-Star Futures Game. Wood, a 19-year-old outfielder and second-round selection in last year's draft, is batting .321 with 10 homers and 45 RBIs for Class-A Lake Elsinore.
Washington general manager Mike Rizzo set a lofty asking price last month after reports emerged that Soto turned down the team’s latest contract offer of $440 million over 15 years.
Soto remains under team control for two more seasons after this one, which made it no sure thing the Nationals would trade him now. The Padres getting him for potentially three playoff runs even absent a new deal made this the peak of Soto’s value.
That uncertainty began weighing on Soto, who said after Sunday’s game against St. Louis: “I just want to get it over with and see what’s going to happen. Start over here or wherever I’m at.”
It looks as if he’ll be starting over in San Diego in the midst of his second All-Star season, part of a loaded lineup that also includes All-Star Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr. when the shortstop returns from a broken left wrist.
With little protection around him in Washington’s lineup, Soto hit .246 with 20 home runs and 45 RBIs and 91 walks in 101 games.
In 2,435 plate appearances since making his Nationals debut in 2018, Soto is batting .291 with 118 home runs and 357 RBIs. He’s only a couple of years removed from slugging .695 with a 1.185 OPS and .490 on-base percentage — all NL bests.
It looks as if Soto will become the latest Nationals player to be traded as part of the organization’s long-term rebuild and with ownership looking to sell the team. Rizzo traded shortstop Trea Turner, ace Max Scherzer, power hitter Kyle Schwarber and five others at the deadline last year, and Washington has let Bryce Harper, Anthony Rendon and others move on in free agency.
The Nationals made their first deadline move Monday, trading utility player Ehire Adrianza to the Atlanta Braves for 26-year-old outfield prospect Trey Harris.
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Whyno reported from Washington.
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COLUMBIA, Md. and HOUSTON, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A recent study reports evidence of deformation in the oldest solids formed in our solar system resulting from nebular shocks. The results of this work suggest that these shocks may have been active and more widespread in the early solar system than previously thought. The study was published in Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta.
Calcium-aluminum-rich inclusions (CAIs) are millimeter- to centimeter-sized objects hosted in primitive meteorites. They are the oldest solids to have condensed from the nebular gas and, therefore, preserve records of the earliest chemical and physical processes. A recent study of a CAI from NWA 5028 CR2 chondrite suggests that some CAIs may have experienced nebular shocks at early stages of the solar system history.
"CAIs are made of minerals forming at high temperatures, rich in refractory elements such as calcium and aluminum. Radiometric dating of CAIs and their components suggest that majority of these inclusions formed within the first million years of our solar system history and thus preserve the snapshots of the earliest events at the very beginnings of our solar system," says Prajkta Mane, lead author of the study, and a Universities Space Research Association scientist at the Lunar and Planetary Institute.
"These CAIs represent, to the best of our knowledge, the first solids that formed in the solar system. We believe that they experienced large-scale transport in our early solar nebula and witnessed a range of physical and chemical processes over their lifetimes. This study is the first to constrain timescales with physical processing by shockwaves," says Tom Zega, a coauthor of the study.
A coordinated analysis of a CAI hosted in a carbonaceous chondrite revealed intensely deformed microstructures in melilite and spinel, suggesting that it was shocked at an elevated ambient temperature. Further time constraints on this event, placed by 26Al-26Mg short-lived chronometry, revealed that the shock event occurred very early, within the first few hundred thousand years of the solar system history. Nebular shock waves are thought to be responsible for the melting of chondrules, major chondritic components rich in ferromagnesian minerals. However, shock deformation in CAIs implies that nebular shocks may have been more common in the early solar system than previously thought. Many studies using optical microscopy and transmissions electron microscopy have reported that CAI melilite shows microstructures consistent with significant strain and deformation, providing some clues about their tortured past. The EBSD analytical technique provides a more comprehensive and quantitative view of this deformation. "The microscopy techniques combined with the isotopic analysis provide a holistic understanding of these events," said the study's lead author, Prajkta Mane.
The results of this work imply that nebular shocks were active in the solar system on a large spatial extent, from 0.1 au to all the way beyond Jupiter. Additionally, these nebular shocks were active very early, at the beginning of the solar system. The astrophysical mechanisms causing these nebular shocks remain elusive, and further studies of primitive meteoritic components and samples returned from primitive asteroids, combined with astrophysical models, are needed to understand the extent of nebular shocks during early planet formation.
This work was in collaboration with the Lunar and Planetary Institute (USRA), Arizona State University, University of Arizona, and EDAX Ametek.
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AUBURN, Ala. (WRBL) – The Fentanyl drug crisis continues to expand and decimate lives across our country. The toll the nation’s number one killer is having on families in the east Alabama community is devastating. WRBL met with Ray and Lee Hornsby. The Auburn couple bravely shared their story, hoping to help others avoid the sorrow they live with daily after their 17-year-old son died from Fentanyl poisoning.
17-year-old Price Hornsby graduated early from Auburn High. Intelligent in the classroom and talented on the wrestling mat, the son and big brother had plans to serve his country in the United States Space Force. Family and friends loved Price.
Price Hornsby’s life was just beginning.
“He had dreams. He had aspirations, and he had struggles. He was a good kid. He made one bad decision, and that decision took his life,” said Ray Hornsby.
On the morning of March 26, 2021, Price’s mother, Lee Hornsby, walked upstairs to wake her son.
“He sleeps with his covers over his head, and as I pulled the covers back, I immediately knew. In that very instant, your entire world turns upside down,” said Hornsby.
Price’s family believes he had no idea the pill he bought was laced with Fentanyl.
“He took one pill that had 11 times the lethal limit of Fentanyl, and we found him in his bed dead on a Friday morning. When you see your child dead like that, it’s a picture you never get out of your mind,” said Hornsby.
Price’s death and where he purchased the pill remains under investigation. Alabama does not have a criminal statute to charge someone with Homicide by a controlled substance. Lee County DA Jessica Ventiere supports enacting state laws holding dealers accountable for deaths from Fentanyl laced counterfeit drugs.
“Lee County is not immune to the Fentanyl crisis we see across the country. In just two years, we’ve experienced a dramatic increase in Fentanyl-related crimes and overdose deaths, especially in our older teens and younger adult population. Most alarming is that we see Fentanyl pressed into counterfeit pills. These pills look exactly like prescription drugs, such as Adderall, Xanax, Oxycodone, and Percocet. You cannot tell if drugs contain Fentanyl by look, taste, smell, or touch,” said Ventiere.
Families Against Fentanyl, using CDC data, reports Fentanyl overdose/poisoning is the number one cause of death for Americans ages 18 to 45 years old, surpassing suicide, vehicle crashes, COVID-19, and gun deaths. Fentanyl is odorless and tasteless; an amount similar to a grain of salt can be deadly.
The Hornsby family lives daily with the heartbreaking reality that one pill can kill.
“It’s something you never get over; you just have to figure out how to put one foot in front of another. Price holds responsibility for his choice, but it’s hard as a parent to see drug dealers not have any repercussions for their actions,” said Lee Hornsby.
This summer, Auburn police arrested three men after discovering Fentanyl, pressed to look like Xanax, during a search warrant. At the time of their arrests, Auburn police wanted families to know 42% of pills tested by the DEA for Fentanyl contained a potentially lethal dose.
“I would just urge parents that this is a matter of life and death. Just like you talk to your kids about speeding, or when they are little and cross in front of a car and you panic and snatch them back, this is the same thing,” said Hornsby.
The Hornsby family urges others to reach out to lawmakers and urge them to address the Fentanyl crisis. Alabama House District 79 Representative Joe Lovvorn says he supports legislation aimed at protecting life and supporting law enforcement.
“Representative Chris Pringle from Mobile had a bill dealing with this issue a few years back. I feel it is a growing problem that we need to assist law enforcement in addressing in any way we can. I have not heard of any current legislation, but I am supportive of the idea, and I’m open to suggestions from our law enforcement and judicial partners and suggestions of how to keep our citizens safe,” said House District 79 Rep. Joe Lovvorn.
Narcan, or Naloxone, can reverse the deadly impact of an opioid overdose, including Fentanyl. Most law enforcement agencies carry the nasal spray to treat overdoses in their communities and protect their officers if they encounter the deadly drug while working. Anyone can purchase Naloxone from a pharmacy without a prescription.
“Talking to our young people about Fentanyl and other dangerous drugs is one of the best things we can do to keep them safe. Stress the importance that any prescription pill should come from a pharmacy with a doctor’s prescription,” said Ventiere.
Families Against Fentanyl is urging the United States to declare illegal Fentanyl and analogs Weapons of Mass Destruction, saying the opioid is more lethal than Sarin Gas, which has already been declared a WMD. Designating illicit Fentanyl as a Weapon of Mass Destruction would enable the Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Department of Defense, and other relevant federal agencies to coordinate their efforts better. Families Against Fentanyl report illegally imported fentanyl seizures in 2018 totaled almost 5,000 lbs., which is more than 1.2 billion lethal doses and enough to kill four times the population of the U.S. In the first six months of 2019, seizures went up. The U.S. DEA estimates less than 10% of all illicit drugs are being captured.
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The parent company of Fox News told employees this week that they will no longer be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test in order to enter office spaces, according to an internal memo obtained and reviewed by The Daily Beast.
The company-wide message was first reported by industry blog FTV Live on Tuesday morning. “Effective August 1, 2022, FOX employees and visitors will no longer need to show the WorkCare Clear Pass to FOX security upon entry. The Clear Pass/Green Screen process at FOX locations is being discontinued,” the memo from Fox Corp. read.
“We will continue to require that every employee self-monitor for symptoms,” the email continued. “If you are experiencing any of the known COVID-related symptoms identified by the DCD, do not come to work. If you have symptoms or a known exposure, please contact HR. You will then need to complete the WorkMatters screening to determine your next steps for returning to work.”
A Fox Corp. spokesperson confirmed to The Daily Beast that the memo was sent to staffers last week—more specifically on Friday, according to Fox News staffers.
Beginning in the summer of 2021, Fox first implemented a protocol for employees known as “FOX Clear Pass,” which provided them the opportunity to upload their COVID-19 vaccination status. Staffers who self-reported that they had been vaccinated were then allowed to bypass the company’s daily health screening, which meant they didn’t have to routinely submit a negative COVID-19 test.
Later that summer, however, the company updated its protocols and mandated all employees to upload their vaccination status to the internal database. Fox employees not vaccinated would then be subjected to daily COVID testing in order to enter the workplace.
The company putting in place its own vaccine passport for staffers came just as Fox News hosts and commentators railed against the Biden administration’s vaccine and testing requirements, labeling the government’s policies as “tyranny” and “authoritarianism.” At the same time, Fox boasted about their vaccine protocols, adding that over 90 percent of the workforce had gotten the jab.
Fox News star Tucker Carlson, who claimed he was unvaccinated earlier this year, repeatedly denounced the coronavirus vaccines on his top-rated primetime program while baselessly suggesting they caused thousands of deaths. Yet, even as he urged his viewers to get fake vaccine cards to bypass businesses and public venue policies requiring the jab, he clammed up whenever asked about his own employer’s vaccine policy. | https://www.thedailybeast.com/fox-news-parent-company-gets-rid-of-its-covid-vaccine-passport | 2022-08-02T17:06:04Z | https://www.thedailybeast.com/fox-news-parent-company-gets-rid-of-its-covid-vaccine-passport | true | 1 |
Top AEW star Bryan Danielson has given his honest opinion on one of WWE's most popular backstage figures, Bruce Prichard.
Prichard, formerly known as Brother Love to WWE fans in the late 80s and early 90s, has been one of the company's most influential personalities. He is among Vince McMahon's closest allies and integral to the promotion's creative team.
While speaking at the recent Starrcast V event, Danielson expressed his admiration for the 59-year-old.
"I loved dealing with Bruce Prichard. Some people talk bad about Bruce, I love Bruce. I really enjoyed it."
The American Dragon also recalled his time working with Prichard during the COVID-19 pandemic as part of the creative team:
"Bruce Prichard called me and said, 'I know you're gone, but would you like to be part of the creative team and meetings?' They were doing them through Zoom. I said 'Yeah.' I loved it. I know a lot of people have talked a lot of crap about writers. It's a thankless job. There are a lot of smart, fun, writers." (H/T Fightful).
Bryan Danielson returned to action last week on AEW Dynamite
After sustaining an injury at the Double or Nothing pay-per-view in May 2022, Bryan Danielson was sidelined from active competition for several weeks. On the most recent episode of Dynamite, The American Dragon returned to the squared circle.
Danielson took on Daniel Garcia of the Jericho Appreciation Society in the main event of the Fight for the Fallen edition of Dynamite.
To everyone's surprise, Garcia came out on top at the end of the night, handing The American Dragon only his third singles loss in AEW.
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Africa lays out goals ahead of UN climate summit
African officials outlined their priorities for the upcoming U.N. climate summit, including a push to make heavily polluting rich nations compensate poor countries for the environmental damage done to them.
The continent will also focus on how countries can adapt to global warming and how the continent can best halt further climate-related disasters. Africa has seen debilitating droughts in the east and Horn of Africa and deadly cyclones in the south.
Other key areas for discussion include moving from high-carbon energy sources like oil and gas to renewables, and “carbon credit” schemes, where foreign governments and companies pay for tree planting in exchange for producing greenhouse gases.
The U.N. climate conference, known as COP27, will be held in Egypt in November.
How much funding Africa gets is the biggest factor for how prepared it will be for a hotter future, said Harsen Nyambe, the director of sustainable environment at the African Union Commission.
“We recall the $100 billion that was promised has never been fulfilled and current assessments show that even that amount is not enough,” Nyambe said, referring to a 12-year-old pledge by rich nations to provide climate funding for poorer nations.
“Africa must be given adequate time to transition and transform its energy infrastructure. We cannot transform abruptly. We need resources, capacity, technology transfer and finance to power our development,” he added.
A commitment made in the previous international summit in Glasgow to spend half of climate funds on helping developing nations adapt to the effects of a warming world by having infrastructure and agriculture that’s resilient to more volatile weather systems, must be followed through, said Jean-Paul Adam, director of climate change for the U.N.'s Economic Commission for Africa.
He added the continent only received about 7.5% of its promised $70 billion in climate funding between 2014 and 2018.
Africa needs around $3 trillion to fulfill its self-determined emissions targets, known as nationally determined contributions, that each country is required to submit as part of the 2015 Paris agreement on climate, according to U.N. and Africa Development Bank estimates.
More meetings between the continent’s climate leaders are set to follow ahead of COP27.
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- Over 25,000 bookings were clocked within 1 minute of bookings commencement, at 11:00 am, July 30, 2022
- Over 1,00,000 bookings registered in under 30 minutes, translating into an ex-showroom value of ~₹18,000 crores / ~USD 2.3 billion
- Deliveries to commence on September 26, 2022
MUMBAI, India, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., pioneers of the SUV segment in India, recorded 1,00,000 bookings for the All-New Scorpio-N within 30 minutes of the booking commencement at 11:00 am today, translating into an ex-showroom value of ~₹18,000 crores / ~USD 2.3 billion. Customers' enthusiasm for the All-New Scorpio-N has been extraordinary – the Scorpio-N recorded 25,000 bookings within one minute of booking commencement.
The deliveries of the All-New Scorpio-N will begin September 26, 2022, onwards. Over 20,000 units of the All-New Scorpio-N are planned for delivery by December 2022 wherein Z8L variant will be prioritized. Mahindra will inform the customers about their delivery date by the end of August 2022.
The booking website handled the huge rush of orders well, but there was a brief glitch with the payment gateway provider. Mahindra would like to assure the customers that their time stamp prior to payment is duly recorded on the booking platform, so each customer will have their rightful place in the order sequence and accordingly the first 25,000 will be considered for introductory prices based on this sequence.
The introductory prices of the All-New Scorpio-N variants are applicable for the first 25,000 bookings. The prices for the subsequent bookings will be as per the prices prevalent at the time of delivery. Bookings for the All-New Scorpio-N will continue to be accepted online and at dealerships.
More about the All-New Scorpio-N
The All-New Scorpio-N has been designed, engineered, and built to disrupt the SUV segment and redefine the existing product category hierarchies across multiple SUV segments creating resonance with the urban customers looking forward to owning an authentic SUV.
The Scorpio-N nomenclature was carefully chosen to represent the fact that it raises the SUV game to the power of N. Thrilling performance, unmissable presence, premium crafted interiors, sophisticated ride and handling, 'Go Anywhere' capability, bristling with tech, having a clean conscience and an immersive and enjoyable experience via AdrenoX makes the Scorpio-N a stand-out SUV. It is available in variants that include diesel and petrol, manual and automatic transmissions and with 6-seater or 7-seater capacity. It is also available with 4XPLOR first-in-class intelligent terrain management technology to transform it into an all-conquering, capable 4WD beast.
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Founded in 1945, the Mahindra Group is one of the largest and most admired multinational federation of companies with 260,000 employees in over 100 countries. It enjoys a leadership position in farm equipment, utility vehicles, information technology and financial services in India and is the world's largest tractor company by volume. It has a strong presence in renewable energy, agriculture, logistics, hospitality, and real estate.
The Mahindra Group has a clear focus on leading ESG globally, enabling rural prosperity and enhancing urban living, with a goal to drive positive change in the lives of communities and stakeholders to enable them to Rise.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A House oversight panel on Tuesday subpoenaed gunmaker Smith & Wesson for documents on the manufacture and sale of AR-15-style semi-automatic rifles after its CEO refused to appear for a hearing on the firearms frequently used in mass shootings.
The House probe found that five major gunmakers took in a combined total of $1 billion in revenue from the weapons over the last decade, and they were at times marketed as a way for young men to prove their masculinity even as they became a “weapon of choice” for mass shooters.
A mass shooting that killed seven people and injured three dozen others at a July 4 parade in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park was carried out with Smith & Wesson's M&P 15 semi-automatic rifle.
CEO Mark P. Smith originally agreed to testify last week before the Committee on Oversight and Reform along with the heads of two other companies, but pulled out five days before, Democratic Chair Carolyn Maloney of New York said in a statement. The company also hasn’t provided all the information and documents, including data about the sales of its AR-15-style firearms, asked for in its investigation into gun manufacturers, she said. The subpoena also seeks the Massachusetts company’s internal communications around mass shootings.
The company didn’t immediately respond to an email seeking comment.
The hearing with gun executives came shortly before the House passed legislation to revive a ban on certain semi-automatic weapons, including the AR-15, the first vote of its kind in years. But the measure is expected to stall in the Senate, with Republicans solidly opposed.
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The new partnership makes it easier for plant-based producers to launch new products in the marketplace
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SPX FLOW, Inc., a leading provider of process solutions for the industrial, nutrition and health markets, announced a new partnership with Flottweg, a family-owned company specializing in separation technology. The partnership enables both companies to design, supply, install and commission end-to-end plant-based process solutions for customers in the nutrition, health, food and beverage industries.
SPX FLOW brings superior expertise in process technologies like mixing, blending, separation, heat treatment, fermentation, evaporation, spray drying, membranes and homogenization to the partnership. Flottweg has 70 years of experience developing and manufacturing separation technology with a strong focus on food processing.
"Combining our expertise allows for more collaboration to improve solutions for our shared customers," said Gerard Lang, SPX FLOW's vice president of Nutrition and Health Strategy and Commercial. "Customers benefit from having a 'one-stop-shop' for plant-based processing with double the experts, as both companies continue to innovate in the plant-based sector."
SPX FLOW and Flottweg can offer customers more research and development opportunities for plant-based drinks, fermented products and ingredients. Combined, the companies have multiple global Innovation and Design Centers, including in France, the United Arab Emirates, Denmark and Germany. With an expanded footprint, there will be more opportunities for greater impact.
With extensive equipment offerings and expert know-how, end-users will have the ability to customize systems to their specific needs, giving them greater flexibility and control over their processes. This unique partnership will also allow for specialized and tailored customer service.
Plus, sustainability is a priority for both SPX FLOW and Flottweg, which lends itself to the goals of many of their customers. Equipment and process systems are designed to be as environmentally friendly as possible.
"Both Flottweg and SPX FLOW benefit from each other's expertise and know-how," said Flottweg Sales Engineer Manfred Kropp. "In this way, we can offer our customers the best possible solution for producing plant-based milk alternatives. We look forward to collaborating with SPX FLOW on joint projects."
To learn more about Flottweg's decanter equipment, visit www.flottweg.com.
To learn more about SPX FLOW's suite of products and solutions, visit www.spxflow.com.
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Specializing in separation technology, Flottweg is a family business with the goal of always achieving tangible success for the customer. With an annual turnover of over 237 million euros and an export quota of over 80 percent, Flottweg is one of the world's leading manufacturers of centrifuges, equipment and systems. With over 60 years of experience, Flottweg guarantees the highest product quality — made in Germany. Thereby Flottweg always knows what is important to operators and works daily with this knowledge to find the optimum solution for its customers.
Flottweg maintains its own subsidiaries in the form of sales and service centers in the USA, the People's Republic of China, Italy, Peru, Brazil, France, Australia and Mexico.
About SPX FLOW, Inc.
Based in Charlotte, N.C., SPX FLOW, Inc. improves the world through innovative and sustainable solutions. The company's product offering is concentrated in process technologies that perform mixing, blending, fluid handling, separation, thermal heat transfer and other activities that are integral to processes performed across a wide variety of nutrition, health and industrial markets.
SPX FLOW had approximately $1.5 billion in 2021 annual revenues and has operations in more than 30 countries and sales in more than 140 countries. To learn more about SPX FLOW, please visit www.spxflow.com.
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SunCoke Energy (SXC) Misses Q2 Earnings Estimates
SunCoke Energy (SXC) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.21 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.26 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.16 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -19.23%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this metallurgical coke producer would post earnings of $0.21 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.35, delivering a surprise of 66.67%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times.
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The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
SunCoke shares have added about 10.9% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's decline of -13.6%.
What's Next for SunCoke?
While SunCoke has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for SunCoke: mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.24 on $376.3 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $1.09 on $1.58 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Coal is currently in the top 6% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Ramaco Resources (METC), another stock in the same industry, has yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2022. The results are expected to be released on August 8.
This company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.70 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +639.1%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 24.6% lower over the last 30 days to the current level.
Ramaco Resources' revenues are expected to be $212.74 million, up 179.7% from the year-ago quarter.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP)Pro Bowl left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. reported to training camp Monday, the same day pads went on for the Kansas City Chiefs, giving Patrick Mahomes his blindside protector with plenty of time before their preseason opener.
Brown and the Chiefs had been working throughout the offseason on a long-term contract, but the sides were unable to come together before the mid-July deadline.
The Chiefs’ final offer was six years and nearly $140 million with about $30 million due at signing, which would have made him one of the highest-paid lineman in league history.
Instead, Brown decided to gamble that this play this season will warrant an even bigger deal next offseason.
”We wanted to get something done. He wanted to get something done. It didn’t happen,” Chiefs general manager Brett Veach told The Associated Press. ”We understood his side and, you know, we were anxious to get him back and focused on this year, and then we’ll be right back at it with him and his group.”
Brown was working with a new agent, Michael Portner, and received advice throughout the process from Jammal Brown, a former NFL offensive lineman with New Orleans and Washington who has been serving as his mentor.
”We told them we appreciated their professionalism,” Veach said. ”He looks like he’s in great shape.”
Brown, who will be due about $16.7 million under the franchise tag, skipped the offseason program and first week of camp, though he was not fined because he was not under contract. He still was not on the field Monday as he checked into camp, but is expected at practice this week; the Chiefs open the preseason Aug. 13 in Chicago.
”It’s hard to mimic the game speed and putting the uniform on and so on – the helmet and pads – when you’re doing stuff on your own. You have to go through that to get yourself right and he understands that,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said after practice on a hot, humid morning. ”He will just have to catch up on the new stuff and then the conditioning stuff.
”You have a right to throw him back in and go,” Reid added. ”When he gets here, we’ll talk to him and see where he’s at.”
Roderick Johnson has been playing left tackle with the first team during the first week of camp, and that could give him the inside track on being the primary backup. He appeared in 29 games with six starts over three seasons in Houston.
While Johnson had earned rave reviews, the importance of having the Chiefs’ best offensive line on the field was clear Monday when the pocket got pushed back and Mahomes got his foot stepped on. The Pro Bowl quarterback hobbled off the field and spent time with trainer Rick Burkholder before returning for final jogging and stretching.
Mahomes is not expected to miss any time in camp, but the close call is precisely what the 26-year-old Brown is expected to help prevent from happening. He only allowed four sacks and 37 pressures in his first season with Kansas City, and no sacks over the Chiefs’ final five regular-season games.
With the 6-foot-8, 360-pound Brown back on the field, the Chiefs return their entire offensive line from last season.
And given that 29-year-old left guard Joe Thuney is the elder statesman, and 23-year-olds Creed Humphrey at center and Trey Smith at right guard have a year of experience, the group could take a dramatic step forward this season.
”Everybody in this building loves Big O,” Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce said with a smile. ”Hopefully we get him here and acclimated as soon as possible. It’s been a different locker room (without him in camp). Such a big dude, big personality. He brings a lot of life to the group and I’m happy to have him back.”
Notes: Reid did not sound concerned about Mahomes’ ankle. ”He got stepped on,” Reid said. ”He’s fine.” … TE Jody Fortson (quad) did conditioning and rehab work after getting hurt in Saturday’s workout. … Kelce is among numerous players who complained about the new Guardian Caps, which some players are required to wear over their helmets at practice through the first two preseason games. They are designed to minimize the impact of helmet-to-helmet hits. ”We’re out there wearing these mushroom caps that are just adding weight to our heads,” Kelce said. ”Hope we get rid of them.”
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Indiana House proposes new changes to Senate's abortion ban
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The Indiana House proposed new changes Tuesday to a state Senate-approved abortion ban, with additional exceptions to protect the health of the mother and adjusting the time frame when abortion would be permitted in cases of rape and incest.
Republican Rep. Wendy McNamara, of Evansville, who sponsors the House version of the Senate bill, introduced the exception that would allow abortions to protect both the physical health and life of the mother, a frequent request among doctors and others testifying in front of the Senate last week. The amendment also would allow abortions if a fetus is diagnosed with a lethal anomaly.
It also removes the Senate-approved time frames based on age for abortions in cases of rape or incest. In the Senate version, abortions for those under 16 would be allowed up to 12 weeks, while those 16 and older would have eight weeks.
The House amendment instead creates a blanket 10-week ban on abortions in cases of rape and incest, and victims would also no longer be required to sign a notarized affidavit attesting to an attack.
The attorney general's office would also lose its Senate-approved prosecutorial power in place of local prosecutors who say they will not enforce the ban. There are no new enforcement provisions against doctors proposed by the House, using current Indiana law that says doctors can face felony criminal charges if they perform an illegal abortion. Abortion clinics would also lose their licensure in the proposed amendment.
"We want to make sure that this amendment reflects an understanding that this is the most difficult and contentious issue of our lifetime," McNamara said at a House committee session Tuesday, when members will first hear testimony on the House version of the bill.
People line up outside the Indiana House chamber in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, ahead of its morning session to hear testimony on the Senate-approved abortion ban now in consideration by the House. (AP Photo/Arleigh Rodgers)
The amendment comes after an argumentative time among Senators, who just barely approved the Senate bill 26-20 after its members splintered Thursday over the addition of rape and incest exceptions.
Like during last week´s Senate sessions, yells from abortion-rights activists, as well as cheers like "Safe and legal," penetrated the House chamber from the hallway outside during testimony.
All sides of the abortion debate opposed the Senate bill approved Saturday. Anti-abortion activists argued it was too lax and objected to the rape and incest exceptions, while abortion-rights activists said the bill goes too far.
"We are going to be discussing a very sensitive subjects and one that is very, very person to everybody that is sitting here," McNamara said. "What I am asking from you is to go about today making sure they are respected."
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Indiana House committee members listen to testimony on its version of a Senate-approved abortion ban as listeners in an upstairs gallery of the Indiana House chamber in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, indicate their support. (AP Photo/Arleigh Rodgers)
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US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi lands in Taiwan amid threats of Chinese retaliation
By Jeremy Herb and Eric Cheung, CNN
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Taipei on Tuesday, marking a significant show of support for Taiwan despite China’s threats of retaliation over the visit.
Pelosi’s stop in Taipei is the first time that a US House speaker has visited Taiwan in 25 years. Her trip comes at a low point in US-China relations and despite warnings from the Biden administration against a stop in Taiwan.
Pelosi and the congressional delegation that accompanied her said in a statement on Tuesday that the visit “honors America’s unwavering commitment to supporting Taiwan’s vibrant democracy.”
“Our discussions with Taiwan leadership will focus on reaffirming our support for our partner and on promoting our shared interests, including advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific region,” the statement said. “America’s solidarity with the 23 million people of Taiwan is more important today than ever, as the world faces a choice between autocracy and democracy.”
Pelosi is traveling with House Foreign Affairs Chairman Gregory Meeks of New York, Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mark Takano of California and Reps. Suzan DelBene of Washington state, Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois and Andy Kim of New Jersey.
The House speaker is expected to visit Taiwan’s presidential office and parliament on Wednesday morning (local time), a senior Taiwanese official told CNN. She will first visit the parliament before heading to the presidential office for a meeting with Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen, the official said.
Pelosi is expected to depart Taiwan later on Wednesday, according to a news release issued by the foreign ministry. The official was not authorized to speak about Pelosi’s travel plans that have not been publicized.
The American Institute in Taiwan said Pelosi’s delegation will meet with senior Taiwanese leaders “to discuss US-Taiwan relations, peace and security, economic growth and trade, the Covid-19 pandemic, the climate crisis, human rights, democratic governance, and other significant issues of mutual interest,” the institute said in a statement.
Pelosi wrote an op-ed that published in The Washington Post after she landed Tuesday, arguing that her trip demonstrated the US commitment to Taiwan under threat from China. “In the face of the Chinese Communist Party’s accelerating aggression, our congressional delegation’s visit should be seen as an unequivocal statement that America stands with Taiwan, our democratic partner, as it defends itself and its freedom,” the California Democrat wrote.
Pelosi’s stop in Taiwan was not listed on the itinerary of her congressional visit to Asia, but the stop had been discussed for weeks in the lead up to her trip. The potential stop prompted warnings from China as well as the Biden administration, which has briefed the speaker about the risks of visiting the democratic, self-governing island, which China claims as part of its territory.
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement after Pelosi landed, charging that her visit “has a severe impact on the political foundation of China-U.S. relations, and seriously infringes upon China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
“It gravely undermines peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, and sends a seriously wrong signal to the separatist forces for ‘Taiwan independence,'” the foreign ministry said. “China firmly opposes and sternly condemns this, and has made serious démarche and strong protest to the United States.”
The statement followed a Monday warning from China against the “egregious political impact” of Pelosi’s visit, saying that the Chinese military “won’t sit by idly” if Beijing believes its “sovereignty and territorial integrity” is being threatened.
The White House said Tuesday that Pelosi’s trip was consistent with US policy on Taiwan, and that the US would be watching China’s actions closely after Pelosi leaves.
“Obviously, we’re going to be watching this closely. There is no reason for this visit to become a spurring event for a crisis or a conflict or for a pretext that the Chinese might try to whip up for some sort of military action,” National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications John Kirby said on CNN’s “At this Hour with Kate Bolduan” on Tuesday.
“Of course, we’re concerned about that, which is why part and parcel of her trip is to reaffirm the United States commitment under the Taiwan Relations Act to help Taiwan with its self-defense,” Kirby added. “Again, there’s no reason for this to erupt in to conflict. There’s no change to our policy. This is absolutely consistent with it. And we’re just going to watch as things unfold.”
White House officials had warned Beijing on Monday not to take any escalatory actions in response to Pelosi’s trip. “There is no reason for Beijing to turn a potential visit, consistent with long standing US policy, into some sort of crisis or conflict, or use it as a pretext to increase aggressive military activity in or around the Taiwan Strait,” Kirby told reporters on Monday.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken also said Monday that the decision to visit Taiwan was the speaker’s, noting there was past precedent of members of Congress — including previous House speakers — visiting. “Congress is an independent, coequal branch of government,” Blinken said in remarks at the United Nations. “The decision is entirely the speaker’s.”
A group of more than two dozen Senate Republicans, including Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell, issued a statement supporting Pelosi’s congressional delegation, which was all Democrats, landing in Taiwan.
“We support Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan,” the Republicans said. “For decades, members of the United States Congress, including previous Speakers of the House, have travelled to Taiwan. This travel is consistent with the United States’ One China policy to which we are committed. We are also committed now, more than ever, to all elements of the Taiwan Relations Act.”
US President Joe Biden has said publicly that the US military did not believe it was a good time for Pelosi to visit Taiwan, but he stopped short of telling her directly not to go, two sources previously told CNN.
The issue of Taiwan remains among the most contentious in US-China relations. Biden and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, discussed it at length during a phone call last week that lasted more than two hours.
Administration officials are concerned that Pelosi’s trip comes at a particularly tense moment, as Xi is expected to seek an unprecedented third term at the upcoming Chinese Communist Party congress. Chinese party officials are expected to begin laying the groundwork for that conference in the coming weeks, putting pressure on the leadership in Beijing to show strength.
While Biden has not endorsed Pelosi’s visit, US officials believe Chinese leadership may be conflating the House speaker’s trip with an official administration visit, and they’re concerned that China doesn’t separate Pelosi from Biden, much, if at all, since both are Democrats.
Pelosi has long been a China hawk in Congress. She’s previously met with pro-democracy dissidents and the Dalai Lama — the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader who remains a thorn in the side of the Chinese government. She also helped display a black-and-white banner in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square two years after the 1989 massacre, and in recent years she’s voiced support for the pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.
This story has been updated with additional developments.
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Girlfriend of Daunte Wright sues Kim Potter, Brooklyn Center
The girlfriend of Daunte Wright is suing former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter and the city, claiming she has suffered physical and psychological injuries as a result of the fatal incident.
According to the lawsuit filed Friday, Alayna Albrecht-Payton was sitting in the passenger seat the day Wright was shot and killed during a traffic stop.
The lawsuit claims that Albrecht-Payton was injured in the crash that happened right after Wright was shot. She suffered a broken jaw and a cut lip during the incident, but it remains unclear how she suffered the broken jaw, whether it was police's doing or the crash itself.
"Potter’s shooting caused Daunte to lose control of and crash the car, thereby injuring Alayna," the lawsuit states, in part.
Wright was killed on April 11, 2021, after Potter shot and killed him during a traffic stop. Wright was pulled over due to expired license plate tabs and officers discovered Wright had a warrant out for his arrest once police were able to positively identify him.
Body camera footage shows Potter attempting to place Wright in handcuffs, however, he tried to get back in his car. Then, Potter pulled out her firearm, pointed at Wright, and shot him once. She is also heard yelling "Taser! Taser! Taser!" moments before she pulled the trigger.
Potter was convicted of first-degree manslaughter in December.
"In addition to her physical injuries, Alayna suffered severe psychological injuries and extreme emotional distress from watching Daunte die right in front of her," the lawsuit states, in part.
Albrecht-Payton also claimed she suffered emotional distress, including being “diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), acute stress disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and major depressive disorder."
Wright's family previously won a lawsuit filed against the city and police department for $3.25 million, marking the largest settlement for a city outside of Minneapolis in Minnesota's history.
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A diet heavy in ultra-processed foods has been linked to accelerated rates of cognitive decline in older adults, a study presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference suggests.
The study, co-authored by researchers at the University of Sao Paulo, examined the eating habits of thousands of subjects in Brazil (with an average age 50.6) and their ability to complete standardized cognitive tests after a number of years. Results indicated that those ate higher percentages of ultra-processed foods — think white bread, frozen dinners, sugary drinks, etc. — were more likely to show a faster decline in cognitive scores.
The results of the study, which has yet to be peer-reviewed, according to NBC News, could also indicate trouble for the average American, according to a representative for the Alzheimer’s Association.
“Ultra-processed foods make up more than half of American diets,” said Percy Griffin, PhD, the director of scientific engagement for the Alzheimer’s Association, in a statement provided to Nexstar. “It’s troubling but not surprising to see new data suggesting these foods can significantly accelerate cognitive decline.”
Griffin said the growing prevalence of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) can be credited to “a number of socioeconomic factors” including Americans having less money, access or time to prepare fresher, whole foods.
The researchers behind the University of San Paulo’s recent study also said they considered “sociodemographic, lifestyle, and clinical variables” when evaluating the data.
Sarah Lovegreen, the vice president of the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Missouri, told Nexstar’s KTVI that Americans are putting themselves at “greater risk” by filling their plates with processed foods.
“I know that a lot of people are looking for that magic bullet to avoid Alzheimer’s disease and other chronic conditions, and what we’re learning is really the best way to avoid it is finding this balance of healthy eating, great movement, staying socially engaged, [and] avoiding smoking or alcohol, those things that we know are detrimental,” Lovegreen said.
Lovegreen acknowledged that Alzheimer’s can still develop despite a brain-healthy diet, but said it’s important to give people “as many tools as possible to reduce their risk,” she told KTVI.
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NEW DELHI: Aircraft leasing companies that have leased aircraft to cash-strapped SpiceJet are now rushing to reclaim their aircraft.
Now Ireland’s Alterna Aircraft V B Ltd has asked the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) under the provisions of Irrevocable De-registration and Export Request Authorisations (IDERA).
This request comes just days after another Irish aircraft lessor AWAS, that was acquired by Gulf-based Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) in 2017, had requested the regulator to de-register three Boeing 737s as the airline has reportedly not been able to pay lease rentals.
Meanwhile, SpiceJet on Tuesday said it has entered into a full and final settlement with Airports Authority of India (AAI) and has cleared all outstanding principal dues of the airport operator.
“With this, SpiceJet will no longer remain on ‘cash and carry’ at AAI run airports across the country and will revert to advance payment mechanism for daily flight operations…. AAI will release SpiceJet’s Rs 50 crore bank guarantee following the airline clearing all its principal dues. This will result in additional liquidity for the airline,” SpiceJet had on Tuesday.
IDERA is part of the Cape Town Convention and provides for the owner of an aircraft to get an aircraft de-registered from the name of a third party in cases like default of lease rentals.
On July 30, 2022, a SpiceJet had said the airline plans to replace all its older Boeing aircraft with the new Max model in a phased manner.
“Between now and next calendar year, SpiceJet will induct around 20 new Max planes into its fleet. As part of this modernisation plan, we are returning older aircraft in a phased manner including these three aircraft. These returns have been planned and will not have any impact on our operations. SpiceJet has already returned 12 old Boeing aircraft to lessors in the last calendar year. We have 13 MAX aircraft in our fleet and the new inductions would begin from October 2022,” the spokesperson had said.
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GREAT VALLEY ADVISOR GROUP, INC. bought a fresh place in C3.ai Inc. (NYSE:AI). Money CNN data shows that the institutional investor bought 19.4 thousand shares of the stock in a transaction took place on 6/30/2022. In another most recent transaction, which held on 6/30/2022, SG AMERICAS SECURITIES LLC bought approximately 19.2 thousand shares of C3.ai Inc. In a separate transaction which took place on 6/30/2022, the institutional investor, ARIZONA STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM bought 9.8 thousand shares of the company’s stock. The total Institutional investors and hedge funds own 44.70% of the company’s stock.
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In the most recent purchasing and selling session, C3.ai Inc. (AI)’s share price increased by 1.63 percent to ratify at $18.71. A sum of 1041841 shares traded at recent session and its average exchanging volume remained at 3.23M shares. The 52-week price high and low points are important variables to concentrate on when assessing the current and prospective worth of a stock. C3.ai Inc. (AI) shares are taking a pay cut of -66.34% from the high point of 52 weeks and flying high of 39.94% from the low figure of 52 weeks.
C3.ai Inc. (AI) shares reached a high of $18.91 and dropped to a low of $17.85 until finishing in the latest session at $18.25. Traders and investors may also choose to study the ATR or Average True Range when concentrating on technical inventory assessment. Currently at 1.19 is the 14-day ATR for C3.ai Inc. (AI). The highest level of 52-weeks price has $55.58 and $13.37 for 52 weeks lowest level. The liquidity ratios which the firm has won as a quick ratio of 7.10, a current ratio of 7.10 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00.
Having a look at past record, we’re going to look at various forwards or backwards shifting developments regarding AI. The firm’s shares rose 1.14 percent in the past five business days and grew 2.46 percent in the past thirty business days. In the previous quarter, the stock rose 10.12 percent at some point. The company’s performance is now negative at -40.13% from the beginning of the calendar year.
According to WSJ, C3.ai Inc. (AI) obtained an estimated Hold proposal from the 10 brokerage firms currently keeping a deep eye on the stock performance as compares to its rivals. 2 equity research analysts rated the shares with a selling strategy, 5 gave a hold approach, 2 gave a purchase tip, 0 gave the firm a overweight advice and 1 put the stock under the underweight category. The average price goal of one year between several banks and credit unions that last year discussed the stock is $17.81.
SLM Corporation (SLM) shares on Monday’s trading session, jumped 1.60 percent to see the stock exchange hands at $15.85 per unit. Lets a quick look at company’s past reported and future predictions of growth using the EPS Growth. EPS growth is a percentage change in standardized earnings per share over the trailing-twelve-month period to the current year-end. The company posted a value of $3.02 as earning-per-share over the last full year, while a chance, will post $2.90 for the coming year. The current EPS Growth rate for the company during the year is 60.60% and predicted to reach at 7.54% for the coming year. In-depth, if we analyze for the long-term EPS Growth, the out-come was 46.80% for the past five years and the scenario is totally different as the current prediction is 17.07% for the next five year.
The last trading period has seen SLM Corporation (SLM) move -24.09% and 8.56% from the stock’s 52-week high and 52-week low prices respectively. The daily trading volume for SLM Corporation (NASDAQ:SLM) over the last session is 2.99 million shares. SLM has attracted considerable attention from traders and investors, a scenario that has seen its volume jump 4.6% compared to the previous one.
Investors focus on the profitability proportions of the company that how the company performs at profitability side. Return on equity ratio or ROE is a significant indicator for prospective investors as they would like to see just how effectively a business is using their cash to produce net earnings. As a return on equity, SLM Corporation (NASDAQ:SLM) produces 46.30%. Because it would be easy and highly flexible, ROI measurement is among the most popular investment ratios. Executives could use it to evaluate the levels of performance on acquisitions of capital equipment whereas investors can determine that how the stock investment is better. The ROI entry for SLM’s scenario is at 13.40%. Another main metric of a profitability ratio is the return on assets ratio or ROA that analyses how effectively a business can handle its assets to generate earnings over a duration of time. SLM Corporation (SLM) generated 2.90% ROA for the trading twelve-month.
Volatility is just a proportion of the anticipated day by day value extend—the range where an informal investor works. Greater instability implies more noteworthy benefit or misfortune. After an ongoing check, SLM Corporation (SLM) stock is found to be 6.43% volatile for the week, while 3.96% volatility is recorded for the month. The outstanding shares have been calculated 261.33M. Based on a recent bid, its distance from 20 days simple moving average is -2.26%, and its distance from 50 days simple moving average is -7.06% while it has a distance of -11.99% from the 200 days simple moving average.
The Williams Percent Range or Williams %R is a well-known specialized pointer made by Larry Williams to help recognize overbought and oversold circumstances. SLM Corporation (NASDAQ:SLM)’s Williams Percent Range or Williams %R at the time of writing to be seated at 57.20% for 9-Day. It is also calculated for different time spans. Currently for this organization, Williams %R is stood at 57.20% for 14-Day, 57.20% for 20-Day, 77.56% for 50-Day and to be seated 77.56% for 100-Day. Relative Strength Index, or RSI(14), which is a technical analysis gauge, also used to measure momentum on a scale of zero to 100 for overbought and oversold. In the case of SLM Corporation, the RSI reading has hit 45.06 for 14-Day. | https://www.bovnews.com/2022/08/02/wait-for-the-pullback-to-buy-c3-ai-inc-ai-and-slm-corporation-slm/ | 2022-08-02T17:31:37Z | https://www.bovnews.com/2022/08/02/wait-for-the-pullback-to-buy-c3-ai-inc-ai-and-slm-corporation-slm/ | true | 19813 |
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ISLAMABAD: In a major shake-up, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has transferred and posted 21 senior officers belonging to the Inland Revenue Service (IRS).
Malik Amjad Zubair Tiwana, BS-21 officer of Inland Revenue Service presently working as Chief Commissioner, Large Taxpayers Office, Islamabad, has been appointed as Member (Inland Revenue Operations), FBR Headquarters, Islamabad while Abdul Majid Yousfani (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-20) has been posted as Member Operations Information Technology at FBR Headquarters, Islamabad.
Tiwana will assume the charge of the post of Member (IR-Operations) w.e.f. 22.08.2022 on the retirement of Qaiser Iqbal (IRS/BS-21) current Member (IR-Operations), Federal Board of Revenue (HQ), Islamabad. In the intervening period, the officer will serve as Member, Federal Board of Revenue (HQ), Islamabad. If the officer is drawing performance allowance, prior to issuance of this notification, he will continue to draw the same on his new place of posting.
Chaudhry Muhammad Tarique (Inland Revenue Service/BS-21) has been transferred from Chief Commissioner, Corporate Tax Office, Lahore and posted as Member, FBR Headquarters, Islamabad.
Tariq Mustafa Khan (Inland Revenue Service/BS-21) has been transferred from Chief Commissioner, Regional Tax Office-I, Karachi and posted as Director General (DG) Special Initiatives at FBR Headquarters. He will be stationed in Karachi.
Sardar Ali Khawaja (Inland Revenue Service/BS-21) has been posted as Member (Public Relations), FBR Headquarters, Islamabad, Dr Aftab Imam (Inland Revenue Service/BS-21 as Chief Commissioner Inland Revenue Medium Taxpayer Office, Karachi, Dr Tauqeer Ahmad Memon (Inland Revenue Service/BS-21 as Chief Commissioner Inland Revenue Regional Taxpayer Office-II, Karachi, Ahmad Shuja Khan (Inland Revenue Service/BS-21) as Member Audit and Accounting at FBR Headquarters, Ms. Ambreen Iftikhar (Inland Revenue Service/BS-21) as Director General Directorate of Anti-Benami, Islamabad, Mir Badshah Khan Wazir (Inland Revenue Service/BS-21) as Chief Commissioner Large Taxpayer Unit, Lahore, Hyder Ali Dharejo (Inland Revenue Service/BS-21) as Chief Commissioner Regional Taxpayer Office-1, Karachi, Ms. Sadia Sadaf Gillani (Inland Revenue Service/BS-21) as Chief Commissioner Inland Revenue Corporate Office Lahore and Muhammad Iqbal (Inland Revenue Service/BS-21) as Chief Commissioner Inland Revenue, Large Taxpayers Office, Islamabad. The officer will continue to hold additional charge of the post of DG DNFBP Islamabad. He will also continue additional responsibility of the post of FATF Coordinator assigned vide notification dated 08.12.2021.
Muhammad Abid Raza Bodla (Inland Revenue Service/BS-21) had been posted as Chief Commissioner Inland Revenue, Sialkot, Ardsher Saleem Tariq (Inland Revenue Service/BS-21) as FBR’s Member Reforms and Modernisation at FBR Headquarters, Mohammad Farooq Azam Memon (Inland Revenue Service/BS-21) as Chief Commissioner Inland Revenue Regional Office, Hyderabad, Syed Syedain Raza Zaidi (Inland Revenue Service/BS-21) as Chief Commissioner Inland Revenue Office, Karachi, Ms. Tehmina Aamer (Inland Revenue Service/BS-20) as Chief Commissioner Regional Taxpayer Office, Rawalpindi, Imtiaz Ali Solangi (Inland Revenue Service/BS-20) as Chief Coimmissioner, Sukkur, Abid Mehmood (Inland Revenue Service/BS-20) as Chief Commissioner Inland Revenue, (OPS) Regional Tax Office, Multan relieving Ms. Zahida Sarfraz (IRS/BS-20) of the look after charge of the post of Chief Commissioner-IR, RTO, Multan and Muhammad Tariq Arbab (Inland Revenue Service/BS-20) as Chief Commissioner Inland Revenue, Sargodha.
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There’s nothing worse than feeling out of sync with the world as you struggle to adjust to a new timezone—especially when you’re on vacation and eager to get out an explore a new place. While every body is different, there are a handful of ways you can help yours make the adjustment more quickly. Here are 12 useful tips to keep jetlag from ruining your trip.
Time your flight. Your first defense against jetlag comes even before you book your ticket: timing your flight to minimize the disruptions to your usual schedule as much as possible. If you’re flying east, try to take an early morning flight so that you can start adjusting to the new timezone right away. If you’re flying west, a nighttime flight can help you ease into the time change with a few extra hours. Also consider the timing and location of any layovers, these can either seriously help you or hurt you—say, if you were hoping to sleep on the flight.
Get plenty of sleep before your trip. One of the best ways to combat jetlag is to make sure you’re well rested before you even get on the plane. Don’t lat packing and last-minute trip prep keep you up until all hours the night before you leave.
Start adjusting to the new timezone before you leave. If you can, start incrementally adjusting your sleep schedule in the days before leaving for your trip so you’re not making a sudden, drastic change to your routine. Even adjusting your body’s rhythms by an hour or two before you depart can speed up the process once you’ve reached your destination.
Drink lots of water. Keeping your body well-hydrated can also help you to feel less groggy.
Get some exercise. A little bit of physical activity after you arrive will help to wake you up and get your blood flowing so you can power through until your new bedtime.
Avoid alcohol, and don’t overdo the caffeine. Both of these can make jetlag worse by disrupting your sleep. While caffeine can be a great tool to give yourself a jump start on sluggish morning, don’t drink it late into the day, or it may make your timezone transition more difficult by disrupting your sleep even further.
Eat lighter meals. Heavy meals can make you feel sluggish, so stick to lighter fare.
Get some sunlight. Exposure to natural light will help to regulate your body’s internal clock. This is especially important in the morning, and later in the day when you’re starting to feel drowsy.
Don’t overdo it on your first day. Once you arrive at your destination, it may be tempting to try to stay up all day and night so you can make the most of your trip. However, this will only make it harder to adjust to the new timezone. Instead, take it easy on your first day. Try to get to bed at a reasonable hour, and get a good first night of sleep.
Avoid napping during the day and set an alarm in the morning. There’s nothing worse than sleeping the day away while you could be out exploring a new place—and it’s also going to keep your body from getting used to its altered schedule. Set an alarm in the morning and do what you can to get up as soon as it goes off. And don’t be tempted into a short 30 minute nap in the afternoon, unless you know you can avoid letting it stretch on to several hours. You don’t want to wake up from that “short nap” at 10 p.m.
If you’re having trouble sleeping at night, try a natural sleep aid like melatonin. This supplement isn’t a an all-purpose sleep hack, but it can help you to fall asleep faster, and stay asleep.
Repeat these steps before you return home. Just as you started adjusting to the new timezone before you even left, you should repeat the process before you return home. This will help to ease the transition and make it less likely that you’ll experience jetlag once you’re back—when you’ll already be depressed enough that your trip is over. | https://lifehacker.com/the-fastest-ways-to-shake-jetlag-1849359211 | 2022-08-02T17:33:54Z | https://lifehacker.com/the-fastest-ways-to-shake-jetlag-1849359211 | false | 2 |
Haystack Information Discovery (HAYSTACKID) to Speak at Guidanceâ??s Upcoming CEIC in Orlando this May
Haystack Information Discovery (HAYSTACKID), a leading provider of risk management and end-to-end technology-driven litigation preparedness and eDiscovery services, announced today that it will attend and speak at Guidance Software’s upcoming Computer and Enterprise Investigations Conference (CEIC) in Orlando, Florida, this May 19-22.
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Haystack Information Discovery (HAYSTACKID), a leading provider of risk management and end-to-end technology-driven litigation preparedness and eDiscovery services, announced today that it will attend and speak at Guidance Software’s upcoming Computer and Enterprise Investigations Conference (CEIC) in Orlando, Florida, this May 19-22.
Guidance Software, Inc.’s CEIC is the largest event to discuss digital-investigations in the nation, and as such attracts some of the biggest minds in associated industries such as forensics, litigation software, cyber security and much more. This year’s CEIC will include four days of discussions led by the most prestigious and experienced speakers from a variety of industries, and includes hands-on lab sessions that can strengthen practical skills development.
HAYSTACKID is proud to announce that its Vice President of Client Services, Jason M. Glass, will speak at the event during a panel discussion titled “E-Discovery Collaboration – The Interplay Between In-House Counsel, IT and Outsourcing,” which will be held on Monday, May 20th between 3:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
This panel will discuss the rapidly evolving relationships between in-house counsel, IT personnel and outsourcing firms, as they relate to eDiscovery proceedings. This discussion will help to uncover some of the best practices of mitigating risks and costs associated with the management of electronically stored information (ESI) – and how eDiscovery and the federal rules of civil procedures have impacted this crucial aspect of corporate and legal processes.
“HAYSTACKID is thrilled to be a part of this important and unique event which Guidance puts on each year,” Nicole Goddard, Chief Operating Officer of HAYSTACKID, explained from her Chicago office. “Jason is an experienced speaker and has exceptional subject matter expertise related to these relationships, as well as the overall process of eDiscovery and ESI management. As such, he will be a perfect man for the job of educating attendees in the associated topics.”
During the panel, Jason M. Glass will be joined by KAYAK’s Deputy General Counsel Benjamin Berman, Guidance Software, Inc.’s Bryant Bell, Liberty Mutual’s Glenn O’Brien, and Greenberg Traurig Shareholder David Thomas, Esq.
Several other HAYSTACKID examiners are attending CEIC 2013 as well, including the firm's Vice President of Forensics and Data Security.
For more information regarding the CEIC 2013 event, please visit: http://www.ceicconference.com/.
About Haystack Information Discovery
Haystack Information Discovery ("HAYSTACKID") provides corporate customers and their counsel with low-cost predictability options that allow accurate budgeting and forecasting of their discovery expenses without the additional cost of software, hardware, or implementation fees. With office across the world and processing centers throughout the United States, HAYSTACKID is ready and able to handle your largest case, and save your organization a tremendous amount of time and money.
Haystack Information Discovery is headquartered in New York City with offices in Boston, Chicago, San Francisco and Paris, France.
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The awards show will be held live in Los Angeles, CA on Thursday, October 6, 2022 hosted by Henry Cho
NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Golden Trailer Awards (GTA) is pleased to announce the nominees for its 22nd annual awards ceremony, which will be held live at The Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles, California on Thursday, October 6th. This year's awards represent the ever-evolving entertainment industry. The 2022 jury consists of top-level directors, producers, actors, writers, executives and advertising creatives as well as program host, renowned comedian and NBC talk show personality, Henry Cho.
Evelyn Brady-Watters and Monica Brady co-founded The Golden Trailer Awards with a goal to recognize the incredibly talented professionals who work behind the scenes to create trailers and marketing content for new movies, television, and streaming series. These creative professionals are the unsung heroes of the entertainment industry. Before The Golden Trailer Awards, the majority of these artists were typically not credited for their work and remained largely anonymous. Today, the industry gives proper accreditation to these creatives as their innovative work fuels the movie and streaming industries. In keeping with the times, Golden Trailer Awards has added two brand-new categories to the live show for this year's awards: Best Drama for TV/Streaming Series and Best Comedy for TV/Streaming Series.
"We're thrilled to be back in LA for this year's ceremony," said Evelyn Brady-Watters. "We've recently seen a major increase in streaming and this year's talent has been particularly elevated to keep up with how transformative the entertainment industry has become. We are honored to share this well-deserved recognition, especially after the turbulent times we've all had to endure. We look forward to celebrating the incredible and entertaining work of our industry professionals, whose craft shines through and entertains us through it all."
Monica Brady added, "These nominees all deserve to have their talent recognized and celebrated. Our two new categories are a reflection of the reimagined digital era that we are currently living in, and we're grateful for the opportunity to show appreciation for their creative abilities."
Content that was created between April 4, 2021 - May 31, 2022 from studios, independent films, and foreign films were eligible to enter the awards, including categories Trailer for a Feature Film; TV Spots for a Feature Film; Trailer/Teaser/TV Spot for a TV/Streaming Series; Home Entertainment Trailer; Poster; Radio Spot; Digital & Innovative Advertising; and Title Sequence. Honorees from various genres will be celebrated, from Action to Drama, Animation, Thriller, Documentary, and more.
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican Tim Michels has spent nearly $1 million a week, for a total of nearly $12 million of his own money, in his run for Wisconsin governor that began in late April, campaign finance reports filed ahead of next week's primary election show.
Michels is endorsed by Donald Trump in the race where he faces former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch and state Rep. Tim Ramthun. Michels is co-owner of Michels Corp., the state's largest construction company.
Reports filed with the state on Monday show that Michels spent another $4 million of his own money in July on the race, bringing his total spent so far to just under $12 million.
Kleefisch has raised about $7.5 million total for the race since joining it in September, none of it from her own pocket. Ramthun has raised about $189,000 total.
The winner of the Aug. 9 primary will advance to face Democratic Gov. Tony Evers. He has raised $11.1 million through July, including more than $1.1 million last month.
Trump planned a Friday rally in Waukesha County for Michels. Kleefisch has been endorsed by former Vice President Mike Pence.
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ATLANTA, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Grayshift, LLC, a leading and trusted provider of mobile digital forensics solutions, today announced Reveal Early Access, an innovative, cloud-native digital forensics solution that dramatically accelerates digital investigations, streamlines the investigative workflow and facilitates ease of use and speed of collaboration for public safety agencies. The company also released several enhancements to its flagship product GrayKey for greater access and extraction of modern mobile devices. With GrayKey and Reveal, Grayshift delivers on its promise to reshape the digital forensics industry.
Initially available to U.S.-based law enforcement agencies, Reveal by Grayshift is the first cloud-native platform for accessing, analyzing, and managing forensic evidentiary data for public safety agencies. Reveal provides law enforcement investigative staff with a cloud-native digital forensics solution that:
- Expedites investigations achieving Time to First Fact (TTFF) in less than 5 minutes
- Simultaneously extracts and processes data to share with the investigative team
- Improves efficiencies with evidence sharing inside and outside of your agency
- Saves time, money, and resources so teams can solve investigations faster
According to David Brown, Detective with the Jacksonville, North Carolina Police Department, "The almost immediate access to mobile data, when using Reveal, could literally be the key to saving lives in child abduction or kidnapping type cases. Grayshift has not only moved the bar but also changed the game in quick access to mobile data. When working homicide cases, where time is valuable, Reveal will allow investigators to view mobile data in minutes versus hours in other tools."
James Howe, police officer in Columbus, Ohio, added, "Reveal has cut down our processing time significantly…anyone who has worked on violent crime investigations knows how important those crucial first hours can be in solving a case or it going cold. This is a cutting-edge tool that every forensic unit should have in their arsenal."
Grayshift continues to lead the market in access and extraction for modern mobile devices, regularly adding same-day support as major mobile updates are released. The company's GrayKey technology offers the fastest brute force available in the industry for locked mobile devices and supports a rapidly growing number of leading Android devices.
"As demonstrated by the incredible adoption rate of GrayKey, the digital forensics industry is ripe for innovation," said Braden Thomas, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Grayshift. "As the industry's first cloud-native forensic analysis solution, Reveal delivers a modern approach to analysis and is the first step in delivering an end-to-end solution to our customers. Legacy technologies simply cannot keep pace with the demands placed on our law enforcement partners. We invite our customers to try Reveal Early Access free of charge and see the technology evolve first-hand as we rapidly add new features and functionality."
"GrayKey has been foundational for expanding our product portfolio, which now includes analysis of extracted data," said David Miles, Co-Founder, and CEO of Grayshift. "Law enforcement agencies need solutions like GrayKey and Reveal that deliver a superior and more efficient way to access and analyze digital evidence. Reveal puts critical evidence at the fingertips of detectives and investigators within minutes."
Free licenses of Reveal Early Access are available to qualified users at www.grayshift.com/reveal. Annual licensing for GrayKey begins at USD $9,995.
Grayshift is a leading provider of mobile device digital forensics, specializing in lawful access and extraction. Grayshift solutions are purpose-built to help law enforcement and government investigative agencies swiftly resolve critical investigations and ensure public safety. The company's innovative GrayKey technology provides same-day access, complete control, and comprehensive data extraction from mobile devices. Designed and assembled in the United States, GrayKey is trusted by 1200 agencies across 40 countries world-wide. For more information, visit www.grayshift.com.
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Former UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak is closing the gap to catch up with rival, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, in the race to 10 Downing Street, with only five points separating the two in a latest poll of the Conservative Party members on Tuesday.
The data tables for a survey of 807 Conservative members, conducted by Italian public affairs company Techne for a private client and concluded last week, show Sunak at 43 per cent, Truss at 48 per cent while 9 per cent undecided in the election to replace Boris Johnson as Tory leader and British Prime Minister.
It is in sharp contrast to a YouGov survey carried out at the end of the knockout stages last month, which suggested that Truss had a 24-point lead over the 42-year-old British Indian former minister.
It really hasn't felt to us like Liz was doing as well as the polls have been suggesting. Wherever he goes he is getting really good feedback and an awful lot of people are still making up their minds, The Times' newspaper quoted a Sunak campaign source as saying.
Liz's support feels very soft, the source said.
The survey asked Tory members their views on the two finalists and their policy plans. It found that on most issues Truss, 47, was ahead of Sunak among party members and voters who supported the Tories in 2019.
However, Sunak led Truss on being qualified to be Prime Minister by 10 points, 52 per cent to 42 per cent, and being authoritative, 51 per cent to 43 per cent.
Sir John Curtice, a polling expert, said it was possible that the race was closer than had been assumed.
We have to bear in mind that since Tory MPs decided that this was the contest between Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss, we have had one opinion poll of the people who will actually have a vote, that is Conservative members, he told GB News'.
That poll put Liz Truss well ahead, once you took out the one in five or so who did not express a view, she was on 62 per cent, way ahead of the 50 per cent that's required. But that poll is now nearly a fortnight old, he said.
Curtis also flagged a more recent poll of Conservative councillors suggesting that Truss was on 31 per cent and Sunak 29 per cent, with 30 per cent undecided.
It came as another party heavyweight and former candidate, Trade Minister Penny Mordaunt, endorsed Truss as the hope candidate in the leadership election.
She was the latest in a number of new high-profile supporters for the Foreign Secretary, including the former leadership candidates Nadhim Zahawi and Tom Tugendhat, as well as the ex-cabinet minister Brandon Lewis and the West Midlands mayor, Andy Street.
Meanwhile, as ballot papers are being posted to the Conservative Party card-carrying members to cast their votes, there are worries of Boris Johnson loyalists registering a protest vote in the election.
According to The Daily Telegraph', more than 10,000 members are thought to have backed a so-called Boris ballot campaign to change the leadership rules to insert Boris Johnson as a candidate in the final round.
But now one of those behind that campaign is urging members to not spoil their ballots by writing Boris as a protest against his early departure as party leader.
I ask all those who have supported the Boris ballot campaign not to spoil their ballots. Please don't write Boris on the ballot etc, don't destroy the ballot or just not vote, said David Campbell-Bannerman, a former Tory member of the European Parliament (MEP) who was coordinating the drive with Conservative peer Lord Peter Cruddas.
We cannot allow the man who brought down Boris Rishi Sunak to win under any circumstances, he said.
Campbell-Bannerman said that although the Boris ballot had not materialised, efforts do continue to reinstate him as Prime Minister.
Johnson, who is on holiday celebrating a gala wedding party with his wife Carrie over the weekend, is not believed to have supported the campaign to give members a vote on his leadership.
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CHICAGO (AP) — An 8-year-old boy whose spine was severed in the shooting at a parade on July 4 has moved to a rehabilitation-focused hospital after spending nearly a month in a Chicago pediatric intensive care unit.
Cooper Roberts' family said the boy was moved Sunday to the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab from the University of Chicago's Comer Children's Hospital. The family's statement released Monday said Cooper's medical team will focus on physical and occupational therapy along with other rehabilitation and mental health services.
Cooper was among the 48 people wounded when a gunman opened fire on the Highland Park Independence Day parade. His twin brother, Luke, was hit by shrapnel, and his mother was wounded in the leg.
Seven people were killed.
Since the shooting, Cooper has undergone at least seven surgeries and is paralyzed from the waist down. In previous statements, his family said he required time on a ventilator and breathing tube after some of those procedures, and he experienced high fevers and other complications.
Each sign of progress has been celebrated in the family's public updates: Cooper's first time consuming liquids, the first trip outside the hospital doors in a wheelchair, trips to the hospital's play room and a reunion with the family's French bulldog, George.
Word of Cooper's move to the rehabilitation hospital this week sparked another burst of financial support for the Roberts family. An online fundraiser reported more than $1.7 million has been raised toward Cooper's care.
In a statement last week, their mother Keely asked people to continue praying for Cooper and Luke.
“Their lives are so much more and better than this terrible thing than was done to them,” she said. "Their lives are not a tragedy, they are a triumph.”
Lake Country prosecutors have charged Robert E. Crimo III with 21 counts of murder, 48 counts of attempted murder and 48 counts of aggravated battery, representing the seven people killed and dozens wounded in the attack. | https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4614638 | 2022-08-02T17:39:01Z | https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4614638 | true | 49 |
Scouts Canada members have announced this year’s most epic campsites in the country, with one B.C. destination cracking the top three.
The survey polled 46,704 and asked various questions around finding the best campsite for any level or type of adventure.
“With camping emerging as an adventurous and affordable option for many Canadians, we wanted to make sure that every Canadian knows where the most epic campsites in the country are and which criteria they should consider when searching for a spot,” said Mike Eybel, a volunteer scouter of seven years.”
Just shy of 40 per cent point five per cent of surveyed volunteered scout members, adults, children and parents,of those polled cited Alberta’s Jasper National Park as Canada’s No. 1 ‘most epic’ camp destination in Canada.
Pacific Rim National Park Reserve on Vancouver Island was favoured by about 35 per cent of respondents. Following in third was Algonquin Provincial Park, in Ontario, at 32.9 per cent.
Gros Morne National Park, in Newfoundland, got 27.3 per cent of the votes while Fundy National Park, in New Brunswick, was ranked ffith with 22.5 per cent of votes.
When surveyed about hidden gem campsites some people have never heard of, data showed Canadians enjoy the Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park in Alberta because it straddles the Milk River and is nestled in hoodoos (incredible rock structures) and rich history, a news release said.
Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve was also cited as a hidden gem by the survey, located in southernmost Haida Gwaii, with lush rainforest islands and rich in Haida culture, learning opportunities and wildlife sightings. Spruce Woods Provincial Park, in Manitoba, was also noted due to its sand dunes to explore where the Assiniboine River once flowed.
The scouting community had various responses when asked about what makes a campsite screensaver worthy. The views marked number one, at 85 per cent, and proximity to water in second, at 64 per cent. Other reasons included activity options such as hiking, swimming, biking, wildlife views, quietness and accessible washrooms.
For solo camping trips, the views and proximity to water still ranked at the top as factors that make a site best for a solo vacation.
When asked where Canadians have camped and where they would go back, campgrounds ranked as follows:
• Algonquin Provincial Park, ON – 42.9 per cent
• Jasper National Park, Alta. – 32.6 per cent
• Pinery Provincial Park, ON – 23.6 per cent
• Fundy National Park, NB – 22.0 per cent
• Cavendish Campground, P.E.I – 20.4 per cent
Ontario had the highest number of visited campsites with both Algonquin and Pinery Provincial Parks. Nearly half of the respondents have camped at Algonquin Provincial Park.
Fifty-nine per cent of Scouters said “a drive-in site” is their favourite way to camp. Meanwhile, 24 per cent of daring members prefer to access their campsites by paddling in and 17 per cent of adventurous respondents prefer to hike into camp.
The top six Scouts reserves were votes as:
• Blue Springs Scout Reserve, Mississauga, ON – 18.3 per cent
• Camp Samac, Oshawa, ON – 16.7 per cent
• Camp Barnard, Sooke, B.C. – 14.4 per cent
• Camp McLean, Vancouver, B.C. – 10.9 per cent
• Camp Opemikon, Ottawa, ON – 10.9 per cent
• Camp Attawandaron, London, ON – 8.23 per cent
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Man carjacks, runs over Amazon driver
BALTIMORE (WBAL) - A woman in Baltimore is recovering after being carjacked, and then run over with her own car.
A neighbor’s Ring camera captured the moment a man hit Chelsea Nicolette with her own car.
The video shows the vehicle driving up as someone steps toward the street. The moment of impact is not pictured, but the video does show the driver getting out of the car, grabbing something and then driving off.
Moments later, a neighbor is seen running to help.
“A neighbor told me she heard the crash then she came outside and saw the victim laying right here and called 911,” Simon Torres, president of the Wyman Park Community Association, said.
Barbara Rosenthal said the sound of the crash woke her up, and she ran outside and saw Nicolette.
“She was right there in the gutter lying next to the storm drain, curled up on her side saying ‘Help me, help me. Somebody, please help me,’” Rosenthal said.
Rosenthal said she then called 911 and stayed by her side.
“I was very fearful for her. She looked terrified and in pain,” she said.
Rosenthal didn’t know exactly what happened at the time but later learned a man carjacked Nicolette as she delivered packages for Amazon.
Baltimore police reported Nicolette kept her push-to-start car on but took the keys with her for the delivery.
That is when a man jumped in her car to steal it.
The man realized he couldn’t go far without the keys. So, he turned around, hit Nicolette with the car and snatched the keys off her belt, according to police.
Nicolette underwent surgery Monday to repair her hip.
She also has a broken pelvis, shoulder, ribs and a partially collapsed lung.
“We live in the city. We know that this happens but to have it happen so close to home is disturbing,” Torres said.
Torres said neighbors are concerned after this and several other recent carjackings.
“It doesn’t happen very often, no, which is why I think people are nervous,” Torres said.
Another neighbor said she saw it becoming a pattern and was concerned.
Now neighbors are banding together and calling for something to be done.
At last check, police are still searching for the suspect.
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Union Minister of State for Agriculture Shobha Karandlaje said on Tuesday that the Union Home Minister assured her of expediting the National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe into the killing of a BJP activist in Mangaluru.
“I requested the Union Home Minister to expedite the NIA probe and arrest all culprits at the earliest. The Home Minister responded positively,” Karandlaje told reporters. “The NIA probe should not be limited to arresting the culprits, instead the probe agency should also focus on who are patronising the extremist forces, and who are financing such groups.”
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Karandlaje met Union Home Minister Amit Shah here to discuss the NIA investigation into the murder of Praveen Nettaru on July 26 in Mangaluru.
“Some of the extremist groups are involved in implementing the Kerala model of hate crimes in Karnataka by killing Hindu and BJP activists. The NIA should probe all angles and put an end to such things,” she said. According to her, she urged Shah to book the culprits and extremist forces involved in disturbing peace in Karnataka, particularly in the coastal region, Kodagu and Mysuru areas.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A House oversight panel on Tuesday subpoenaed gunmaker Smith & Wesson for documents on the manufacture and sale of AR-15-style semi-automatic rifles after its CEO refused to appear for a hearing on the firearms frequently used in mass shootings.
The House probe found that five major gunmakers took in a combined total of $1 billion in revenue from the weapons over the last decade, and they were at times marketed as a way for young men to prove their masculinity even as they became a “weapon of choice” for mass shooters.
A mass shooting that killed seven people and injured three dozen others at a July 4 parade in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park was carried out with Smith & Wesson's M&P 15 semi-automatic rifle.
CEO Mark P. Smith originally agreed to testify last week before the Committee on Oversight and Reform along with the heads of two other companies, but pulled out five days before, Democratic Chair Carolyn Maloney of New York said in a statement. The company also hasn’t provided all the information and documents, including data about the sales of its AR-15-style firearms, asked for in its investigation into gun manufacturers, she said. The subpoena also seeks the Massachusetts company’s internal communications around mass shootings.
The company didn’t immediately respond to an email seeking comment.
The hearing with gun executives came shortly before the House passed legislation to revive a ban on certain semi-automatic weapons, including the AR-15, the first vote of its kind in years. But the measure is expected to stall in the Senate, with Republicans solidly opposed.
Gunmakers say the weapons themselves aren’t to blame for mass shootings, which are on the increase but rare overall. Gun-rights supporters argue the firearms are also popular with many people who buy them for self-defense and have a right to own them under the Second Amendment. | https://www.darientimes.com/news/article/House-panel-subpoenas-gunmaker-for-data-on-rifle-17345571.php | 2022-08-02T17:50:47Z | https://www.darientimes.com/news/article/House-panel-subpoenas-gunmaker-for-data-on-rifle-17345571.php | true | 35 |
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio is awarding $47 million for security upgrades at over 1,100 schools in 81 counties, and will accept applications for another $53 million in that grant program, Gov. Mike DeWine announced Tuesday.
The K-12 schools sharing in the $47 million applied when the program was launched last year with an initial $5 million but didn’t receive grants then. They're getting up to $50,000 each for physical safety upgrades, such as security cameras, automatic door locks, visitor badging systems and exterior lighting.
DeWine had announced plans to provide more money for school security upgrades in the days after the deadly school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. The larger pool for this year’s grants is supported by federal pandemic relief funding the state received through the American Rescue Plan Act.
While there’s “nothing magical” about the total $100 million, it’s a good place to start with basic safety needs, the Republican governor said.
DeWine said his administration wants to ensure that every school "has the basic, basic minimum, at least, of school safety functions.”
The school districts receiving the most money include $1.6 million Cleveland, over $900,000 for Cincinnati and Columbus, $800,000 for Springfield, and over $600,000 for Akron, Dublin and Lakota, north of Cincinnati.
Schools that didn't apply or receive grants through the program are slated to get priority when the state begins accepting applications in the coming weeks for the remaining $53 million.
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MADRID (AP) — Spain’s leading scientific research body was targeted by a cyberattack that national authorities suspect had its origin in Russia, the country's science ministry said Tuesday.
Spain’s science ministry said the Spanish National Research Council was targeted by the ransomware attack on July 16-17.
A preliminary analysis by Spain’s cybersecurity authorities said that it appears that no sensitive or confidential information was extracted.
In a statement, the ministry said that the cyberattack was similar to others carried out against NASA in the United States and the Max Planck Institute in Germany.
Even though it appears the attack failed, the security protocols activated to ensure that it was unsuccessful have left several of the council’s research centers off-line. | https://www.myplainview.com/news/article/Spanish-research-center-suffers-cyberattack-17345677.php | 2022-08-02T17:52:28Z | https://www.myplainview.com/news/article/Spanish-research-center-suffers-cyberattack-17345677.php | false | null |
The Motorola Razr 2022 launch was canceled at the last minute
By Derrek Lee published
It's unlikely that the Motorola Razr 2022 itself was canceled, rather just delayed.
What you need to know
- Motorola's launch even for the Razr 2022 and X30 Pro was canceled at the last minute.
- A Lenovo executive suggests that the phones will still launch, but another date has not been announced.
- The Razr 2022 is expected to sport a new design, while the X30 Pro is said to feature a 200MP camera.
Motorola was supposed to have an event today. Motorola was supposed to launch its new Razr 2022 foldable and X30 Pro with a "world's first" camera sensor. However, at the last minute, the event was canceled, and it's not clear why.
Motorola has been teasing the Razr 2022 for some time, as it was to be the company's re-entry into the foldable phone market. The company has already teased its new "modern" design, and the phone was expected to launch with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, possibly making it the most powerful foldable phone on the market, at least until the Galaxy Z Flip 4 gets announced next week.
Additionally, the Motorola X30 Pro was expected to launch with a 200MP camera sensor, making it the first smartphone with such a large resolution. So what happened?
Well, no one knows except Motorola. We reached out to the company to figure out why the launch was canceled, but a spokesperson declined to comment. Meanwhile, a Motorola executive and general manager of the Lenovo Mobile Business Group in China, Chen Jin, posted a message on Weibo (via Android Authority), suggesting that more details are to come:
"I'm sorry to inform you that the moto new product launch scheduled for 7:30 tonight has been canceled for some reason. We still sincerely hope to bring new moto products to everyone, and still be the moto that Chinese users like.
For follow-up related information, please continue to pay attention to the official platforms of moto, thank you."
So while we don't have any answers, it doesn't appear as though the devices themselves were canceled, just that their launch was delayed. This may be due to the growing tensions between the U.S. and China following U.S. House Speaker Nanci Pelosi's visit to Taiwan.
It's unfortunate, given the head start Motorola had on Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 4, which is rumored to be powered by Qualcomm's latest chipset. Launching the phone a week prior gave Motorola the chance to steal some thunder away from Samsung's best foldable phones and potentially dull the Z Flip 4 launch a bit, particularly given that Motorola could definitely use a hit.
While there's no word yet on a new launch date, hopefully, Motorola doesn't wait too long to bring the devices to market.
Derrek is a long-time Nokia and LG fanboy who loves astronomy, videography, and sci-fi movies. When he's not working, he's most likely working out or smoldering at the camera.
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On July 20th, Columbus showcased their economic, workforce and political structure to producers, directors and entertainment executives at the Chattahoochee River Club. Local and state officials joined local businesses to welcome gaming, music and entertainment leaders to the city.
The Georgia Entertainment 100 event, presented by the Columbus Film Commission, Flat Rock Studios, Hotel Indigo and Georgia Entertainment News, hosted the invite-only affair.
“After a two year hold on our live events, we are happy to welcome you all here to share this special time highlighting Columbus,” said Randy Davidson, President of Georgia Entertainment at the event. “Columbus is among the most progressive communities in the Southeast and it doesn’t take long to recognize this when interacting with entities like the Columbus Film Commission and other organizations here.”
Besides the networking, attendees were informed about happenings, trends and issues impacting the entertainment industry from:
- Joel Slocumb, Columbus Film Commissioner
- Drew Waters – Actor, Director and Producer
- Dr. Dana Gibbons – Columbus State University
- Representative and Chairman Kasey Carpenter
- Representative and Chairman Richard Smith
- Kelsey Moore – Georgia Screen Entertainment Coalition
“At this event, producers and directors clearly stated their interest in working here in Columbus. Even more impressive was the number of ancillary business owners that attended from outside the city that showed interest in locating offices here in Columbus,” said Randy Davidson, President of Georgia Entertainment News.
The event was presented by:
Columbus Film Commission, Flat Rock Studios, Hotel Indigo and Georgia Entertainment News
Partners included:
- Robinson Grimes & Company, P.C.
- Ritch Electric Co
- TPC
- Security Associates of Coastal Georgia
- Crafty Apes
- Woodward Film
- a pierre design
- NAI G2 Commercial Real Estate
- Sapelo Insurance
- United Rentals Entertainment
- Georgia Screen Entertainment Coalition
- Bennett Thrasher
- PC&E
- Herc Entertainment Services
To receive an invitation or to support our next event in Atlanta, please contact us here or email Randy – randy@georgiaentertainmentnews.com.
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TRAWLING antique stores can turn up some pretty amazing finds – and, apparently, a few horrors.
One woman who loves antique shopping says that upon receiving an old book that she bought online, she was shocked to discover an unexpected collection hidden inside the pages.
In a viral TikTok video, Christina Dyer says she "innocently" bought the antique book off the internet.
It appears to be bound in worn brown leather with a clasp on the front, and filled with once-blank pages that were written on by a previous owner.
She offers a glimpse at the writing inside, scrawled in neat cursive and dated 1862.
But the pages contained more than old words: There was also plenty of human DNA.
Tucked inside were several folded scraps of paper, each of which contained a lock of human hair.
The papers were folded into makeshift envelopes and labeled with names and dates.
All were from the 1800s.
Dyer opened them to find hair of different colors, including a blonde swirl bound with ties.
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Dyer shared her discovery with a creepy soundtrack on TikTok, where some commenters have been thoroughly creeped out.
"Not me screaming CALL THE POLICE and immediately thought about some serial killer," wrote one.
"I have a bad feeling," wrote another.
But others pointed out that at that time, it was common practice to hold onto locks of hair of loved ones.
"Either it's from when someone they loved died, or just from friends exchanging their hair," wrote one.
"My grandma said they used to cut hair of dead people to have a physical souvenir of them," said another.
Dyer went on to research the people whose hair was tucked away in the book.
Walter, whose hair was dated 1956-68, died aged 78.
Constance, whose hair was dated 1959-6277, died at age 77, and Lawrence, whose hair was dated 1858, died at age 57. | https://www.the-sun.com/lifestyle/5912478/creepy-antique-book-filled-human-hair-thrifting/ | 2022-08-02T17:56:02Z | https://www.the-sun.com/lifestyle/5912478/creepy-antique-book-filled-human-hair-thrifting/ | false | 4 |
Parcion Private Wealth LLC bought a new position in shares of iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF (NASDAQ:EUFN – Get Rating) during the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor bought 658,137 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $12,445,000. iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF accounts for about 1.2% of Parcion Private Wealth LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 23rd largest holding. Parcion Private Wealth LLC owned about 0.85% of iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in EUFN. Dixon Hughes Goodman Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF during the fourth quarter worth approximately $32,000. Edmond DE Rothschild Holding S.A. purchased a new stake in shares of iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF during the fourth quarter worth approximately $63,000. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC purchased a new stake in shares of iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF during the fourth quarter worth approximately $94,000. Prospera Financial Services Inc purchased a new stake in shares of iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF during the first quarter worth approximately $97,000. Finally, National Bank of Canada FI purchased a new stake in shares of iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF during the fourth quarter worth approximately $146,000.
iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF Stock Performance
EUFN traded down $0.11 on Tuesday, reaching $15.82. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 6,607 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,503,871. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $16.20 and a two-hundred day moving average of $17.94. iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF has a fifty-two week low of $14.36 and a fifty-two week high of $21.94.
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About iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF
iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF, formerly iShares MSCI Europe Financials Sector Index Fund (the Fund), is an exchange traded fund. The Fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the MSCI Europe Financials Index (the Index). The Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index designed to measure the combined equity market performance of the financials sector of developed market countries in Europe.
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Chris Rock’s career certainly doesn’t seem to be suffering any ill effects from Will Smith’s Oscar-night slap.
Per a press release provided to The Root, Everybody Still Hates Chris, “a reimagined animated version” of his hit sitcom Everybody Hates Chris, has been picked up at Paramount+ and Comedy Central. The series once again follows the comedian’s teen years in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn during the ‘80s, with Rock narrating and executive producing.
In addition to the SNL vet, Everybody Hates Chris starred a young Tyler James Williams as Chris, Terry Crews as his father Julius and a scene-stealing Tichina Arnold as his mother Rochelle. So far, Rock is the only cast member from the original series announced to be involved in the new show, but if producers don’t bring back Tichina, why even bother with a reboot? I’m also assuming that Williams might be a little too old and a little too busy with Abbott Elementary to return for the new project.
“Chris Rock is one of the most gifted comedians of all time and we’re excited to partner with him, 3 Arts and CBS Studios to bring this to life and welcome it as the next big hit in our expanding arsenal of iconic adult animation that includes smash series such as South Park and the new Beavis and Butt-Head,” said Chris McCarthy, President/CEO, Paramount Media Networks & MTV Entertainment Studios.
Since the Oscars, Rock has been focused on stand-up, touring with Kevin Hart, and joking with Dave Chappelle about how they’ve both been attacked while on-stage. During a show in Atlanta on Sunday the Fargo actor addressed Will’s apology video.
“Everybody is trying to be a fucking victim,” Rock said. “If everybody claims to be a victim, then nobody will hear the real victims. Even me getting smacked by Suge Smith...I went to work the next day, I got kids.”
“Anyone who says words hurt has never been punched in the face,” he added.
Up next, Rock will appear alongside Colman Domingo, Glynn Turman and Audra McDonald in the Netflix film Rustin, where he plays civil rights activist Roy Wilkins. | https://www.theroot.com/everybody-hates-chris-revived-as-animated-series-at-com-1849360674 | 2022-08-02T17:57:41Z | https://www.theroot.com/everybody-hates-chris-revived-as-animated-series-at-com-1849360674 | false | 1 |
Chauncey Leopardi, who played Michael “Squints” Palledorous in "The Sandlot" was amazed when he learned that two kids saved their father's life with CPR they learned from the 1993 movie.
"That’s just incredible," Leopardi told TODAY contributor Donna Farizan in an interview for a PopStart Plus special on nostalgic summer movies on TODAY All Day. "You know, like, here we are, 30 years later, and something that someone saw that we did 30 years ago saved their father’s life."
"I mean, it just, it makes you want to tear up because it’s such a beautiful thing," he continued, "and wherever we get the information from, it’s great. So to be the force that helped them do that for their father, you know, I’ll never forget it."
On June 14, Brad Hassig, of Mountain Brook, Alabama, almost died when he was doing relaxing breathing exercises in his pool with his 10-year-old twins, Christian and Bridon, and their friend, Sam, 11, around.
“I went from just complete peace, saying the Lord’s Prayer and then everything was just white,” Hassig recalled on TODAY.
Once they saw him go underwater, the boys leaped into action. Bridon and Sam immediately swam down to pull him out and once he was on dry land, Bridon performed CPR he’d seen in movies like “The Sandlot" and "Hook."
“There’s no way, physically, they should have been able to pull a 185-pound man out of out of the water like that and to know and do what all of them did, perfectly as quickly (as they did),” Hassig said. “No lack of action, to run as fast as they did. It’s God’s hands all over it.”
When Hassig regained consciousness, he was coughing up blood, foam and water, and noticed that there were first responders everywhere.
Hassig was later admitted to the cardiac intensive-care unit and once his vitals stabilized after 24 hours, he was released from the hospital and vowed to never do breathing exercises underwater or swim alone again.
“I’m so proud of my boys. I tell them, ‘Remember you guys are heroes’ and I will be grateful to them forever,” he told TODAY Parents in June. “And Sam is such a kind and gentle kid. It’s a bond now.” | https://www.today.com/popculture/movies/-sandlots-chauncey-leopardi-boys-learning-cpr-movie-rcna41106 | 2022-08-02T17:58:02Z | https://www.today.com/popculture/movies/-sandlots-chauncey-leopardi-boys-learning-cpr-movie-rcna41106 | true | 1 |
Shares of RTC Group plc (LON:RTC – Get Rating) reached a new 52-week low during trading on Tuesday . The stock traded as low as GBX 19.50 ($0.24) and last traded at GBX 20.94 ($0.26), with a volume of 55521 shares. The stock had previously closed at GBX 21.50 ($0.26).
RTC Group Price Performance
The stock has a market capitalization of £3.07 million and a PE ratio of 6.15. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is GBX 22.46 and its 200 day simple moving average is GBX 28.88. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 105.24, a current ratio of 1.49 and a quick ratio of 1.49.
RTC Group Company Profile
RTC Group plc, through its subsidiaries, provides recruitment services in the United Kingdom and internationally. It offers technical recruitment solutions to the general engineering, manufacturing, transport, build environment, infrastructure, commercial disciplines, sales and technical sales, scientific, chemical, energy and utilities, and defense and aerospace sectors; technical and engineering workforce solutions, such as recruitment, training, account management, contingent labor, and fleet provision to the rail, energy, construction, highways, and transportation sectors; and contract and permanent staffing solutions.
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there should be an impact-absorbing accessory to prevent unwanted vehicle damage during a hailstorm," said an inventor, from Austin, Texas, "so I invented INFLATE A CAR COVER. My design offers an improved alternative to traditional vehicle covers."
The invention provides an effective cover to protect a parked vehicle during a hailstorm. In doing so, it helps to prevent cracked windshields. It also helps to prevent body dents, paint scratches and other damage. As a result, it provides added protection and peace of mind. The invention features a durable and weatherproof design that is easy to apply and use so it is ideal for vehicle owners. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Austin sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-ASP-137, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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CHICAGO, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA) released its 2023 Foodservice Industry and Segment Projections today at its annual Marketing & Sales Conference. The forecast, which is hosted on the IFMA Scope® platform, projects that operator spend in the foodservice industry will decline by 0.1 percent, considered flat on a real basis in 2023, compared to 2022. The forecast models were created in conjunction with Datassential, a leading foodservice research firm, and validated by operators from the Foodservice Leadership Councils, who act as advisors to IFMA and its Board of Directors.
While the projection is for flat growth in 2023 in real terms, IFMA projects that the industry will see inflation of 7.7 percent. This means most foodservice segments will spend more in 2023 than they did in 2022 as a result of higher cost of goods rather than increased consumer demand. These projections are based upon several key assumptions, including an economic recession in 2022, supply chain constraints, labor shortages, and many white-collar employees continuing to work remotely rather than in the office.
"The foodservice industry has shown remarkable resilience throughout the pandemic and concurrent global economic challenges, and it isn't over," said Phil Kafarakis, IFMA President & CEO. "The need for a deeper understanding of our unsettled environment is greater than ever. IFMA offers our members proprietary data through IFMA Scope® and we work with them to interpret that data's impact on their businesses. Our research helps members and our industry prepare for what's ahead."
Some of the key highlights from the 2023 segment real growth comparisons to 2022 include:
- The total restaurant category – including full-service and limited-service restaurants – is projected to decline one percent. This expected decline is due to diminishing consumer demand due to a projected economic recession.
- Quick service restaurants (QSR), which have performed significantly better in recent years than other segments overall, are projected to decline 0.8 percent, while the Fast Casual segment declines 1.3 percent.
- Full-service restaurant segments, including Midscale and Casual Dining, are also both projected to decline in 2023, down 2.2 percent and 1.2 percent, respectively.
- Collectively, On-Site segments in 2023 are projected to grow 2.4 percent, largely because their recovery from 2020 was slower than that of restaurants. Additionally, many On-Site segment locations are "recession-proof."
IFMA members can access all projections, including an early look at 2024, through the IFMA Scope® portal, which provides an interactive and immersive view of real-time segment and market demographic information to aid in business planning
The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA) is a trade association that has served its industry for 70 years. IFMA's mission is to equip foodservice manufacturers with the tools needed to navigate the future with confidence. By providing insights, fostering best practices, and developing networking and educational opportunities through events, IFMA enlightens its members and motivates change that improves both individual member organizations and the foodservice industry at large. For more information, visit IFMAworld.com. Follow IFMA on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a simple accessory to protect underwear and clothing from excretions during flatulence," said an inventor, from Macon, Ga., "so I invented the BREEZE. My design would ensure that users are fully protected against potential stains, messes and germs while passing gas."
The invention provides an effective way to protect against expelled liquids when passing gas. In doing so, it helps to prevent embarrassing stains on clothing and underwear. As a result, it enhances comfort and convenience and it provides added peace of mind. The invention features a disposable design that is easy to use so it is ideal for individuals of all ages. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Atlanta sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-ALL-2671, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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RIVIERA MAYA, Mexico, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mario Anzoategui joins the Fairmont Mayakoba team of heartists as the new Director of Engineering & Capital Projects.
In his new role, he will drive the operation and improvement of the maintenance of property assets in an efficient and ecologically responsible manner, and to start his new role with a great milestone; he will launch the so wanted new beach club.
Mario focused his career on the service industry and developed in ultra-luxury brands. Continually seeks to innovate and be at the forefront of the market. Having opened and successfully developed reverse osmosis projects, bottling plants, and various energy-saving projects.
With more than 20 years of experience in the hotel industry, Mario started his career as a Maintenance Supervisor at Pueblo Bonito in 1999. Ever since, he has thrived in several properties as a Navy Chief at El Cid Resorts in the Riviera Maya. In addition, he has worked at companies such as Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay, Villa del Palmar, One and Only Palmilla, and AM Resorts in Curazao.
Mario, a Marine by profession, graduated from the Nautical School of Mazatlán as a Naval Mechanical Engineer. In his free time, he enjoys barbecuing with family and friends, taking a motorcycle ride with his wife, golfing, and discovering new small towns.
About Fairmont Mayakoba, Riviera Maya
Nestled in the heart of the Riviera Maya, Mexico, the 401-room Fairmont Mayakoba is a AAA Five Diamond resort set on 45 acres, within a private luxury community. Surrounded by a lush mangrove forest intersected by water canals, the property offers over 46,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor meeting space, an energizing Willow Stream Spa featuring 20 treatment rooms, and El Camaleón Golf Course, host to the only official PGA TOUR event in Mexico. A dedication to a green philosophy has earned Fairmont Mayakoba the Rainforest Alliance verification among other eco-accolades. For reservations contact your Travel Agent or Meeting Planner, call 1(800) 540 6088 or email myk.reservations@fairmont.com, or visit fairmont.com/Mayakoba or follow Fairmont Mayakoba on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
About Accor
Accor is a world leading hospitality Group consisting of more than 5,100 properties and 10,000 food and beverage venues throughout 110 countries. The Group has one of the industry's most diverse and fully-integrated hospitality ecosystems encompassing luxury and premium brands, midscale and economy offerings, unique lifestyle concepts, entertainment and nightlife venues, restaurants & bars, branded private residences, shared accommodation properties, concierge services, co-working spaces, and more. Accor also boasts an unrivalled portfolio of distinctive brands and approximately 260,000 team members worldwide. Over 68 million members benefit from the company's comprehensive loyalty program ALL - Accor Live Limitless - a daily lifestyle companion that provides access to a wide variety of rewards, services, and experiences. Through its Planet 21 – Acting Here, Accor Solidarity, RiiSE, and ALL Heartist Fund initiatives, The Group is focused on driving positive actions through business ethics, responsible tourism, environmental sustainability, community engagement, diversity, and inclusivity. Founded in 1967, Accor SA is headquartered in France, and publicly listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN code: FR0000120404), and on the OTC Market (Ticker: ACCYY) in the United States. For more information visit group.accor.com or follow Accor on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
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Barden Capital Management Inc. lessened its stake in shares of Elevance Health Inc. (NYSE:ELV – Get Rating) by 7.0% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 4,319 shares of the company’s stock after selling 327 shares during the quarter. Elevance Health comprises about 2.1% of Barden Capital Management Inc.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 12th biggest position. Barden Capital Management Inc.’s holdings in Elevance Health were worth $2,121,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.
Several other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of ELV. Aspiriant LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Elevance Health in the first quarter valued at $243,000. GAM Holding AG raised its stake in Elevance Health by 14.7% in the 1st quarter. GAM Holding AG now owns 21,966 shares of the company’s stock valued at $10,790,000 after purchasing an additional 2,812 shares during the last quarter. MUFG Americas Holdings Corp lifted its holdings in Elevance Health by 74.1% in the 1st quarter. MUFG Americas Holdings Corp now owns 36,650 shares of the company’s stock valued at $18,003,000 after purchasing an additional 15,598 shares in the last quarter. Fingerlakes Wealth Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Elevance Health during the 1st quarter worth about $206,000. Finally, Buckley Wealth Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of Elevance Health by 15.2% during the first quarter. Buckley Wealth Management LLC now owns 2,074 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,019,000 after buying an additional 274 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 84.28% of the company’s stock.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
A number of analysts recently issued reports on ELV shares. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their target price on shares of Elevance Health from $580.00 to $557.00 and set a “maintains” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, July 28th. SVB Leerink lowered their price objective on Elevance Health from $555.00 to $490.00 and set a “market perform” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, July 22nd. Stephens dropped their target price on Elevance Health to $550.00 in a research note on Friday, July 22nd. Truist Financial raised their price target on Elevance Health from $590.00 to $610.00 in a research note on Thursday, April 21st. Finally, Cowen dropped their price objective on shares of Elevance Health to $577.00 in a research note on Friday, July 22nd. Three analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, fifteen have issued a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $557.15.
Insider Buying and Selling at Elevance Health
Elevance Health Trading Down 1.3 %
Shares of NYSE:ELV opened at $470.90 on Tuesday. The company has a 50 day moving average of $480.89 and a 200-day moving average of $477.64. The company has a current ratio of 1.37, a quick ratio of 1.36 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.59. The firm has a market cap of $113.02 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.88, a P/E/G ratio of 1.37 and a beta of 0.90. Elevance Health Inc. has a twelve month low of $355.43 and a twelve month high of $533.68.
Elevance Health (NYSE:ELV – Get Rating) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, July 20th. The company reported $8.04 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $7.74 by $0.30. Elevance Health had a return on equity of 19.20% and a net margin of 4.09%. The firm had revenue of $38.48 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $38.05 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $7.03 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 15.6% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, analysts anticipate that Elevance Health Inc. will post 28.79 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Elevance Health Announces Dividend
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, September 23rd. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 9th will be given a $1.28 dividend. This represents a $5.12 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.09%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, September 8th. Elevance Health’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 20.53%.
Elevance Health Company Profile
Anthem, Inc, through its subsidiaries, operates as a health benefits company in the United States. It operates through four segments: Commercial & Specialty Business, Government Business, IngenioRx, and Other. The company offers a spectrum of network-based managed care health benefit plans to large and small groups, individuals, Medicaid, and Medicare markets.
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Make Video on iPhone From Anything Including Screenshots
TORONTO, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- vidThat is on a mission to transform, simplify and inspire visual communication towards achieving better understood messaging with easy short videos made superfast on the iPhone. Turn any image(s) on the iPhone into instant video and quickly synchronize with a user's voice: then send the message on the vidThat instant messenger. Imagine video made with still images looking like it originally started as quality video.
Click here to download vidThat to an iPhone.
James Tran, Founder and CEO of vidThat says; "our users can make video and story-tell like never before by spontaneously combining ideas stored in their photos and very quickly converting it to video."
Your voice is automatically shown as a text caption on any video you make with vidThat. If you choose, you can make slight or major changes to the sound of your recorded voice. To get the best representation of your video message inside the vidThat Video Messenger; you can quickly select from the many pre-set filters and apply to your video image thumbnail which is shown in the vidThat Video Messenger.
Our proprietary video file system lets your friends and teammates, immediately video-reply to your video messages that you sent them through vidThat. This automatically deploys the same visual assets (still images and/or a variety of short video clips) from the video that you originally sent. Your contact can use these assets for their own instant video reply. This back-and-forth video sharing will inspire you and your friends to collaborate more easily on anything and in addition, effortlessly cocreate any video.
Our save to draft system automates your video creation, where the same visual content is a requirement for multiple voice recordings. Your productivity will transform as you effortlessly scale your personal touch with all your contacts.
vidThat is currently free in the App Store, and vidThat will help everyone use visual and audio storytelling in the fastest and easiest way possible inside what is believed to be the world's first instant videoization messenger. vidThat iOS is grateful to be funded and supported by the Canada Media Fund.
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Ploughshares Fund Announces $890,000 in Grants to Reduce the Threat from Nuclear Weapons
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ploughshares Fund, a global peace and security foundation dedicated to reducing and eventually eliminating nuclear weapons, today announced $890,000 in grants to improve the health and effectiveness of the peace and security field and to drive more sustained and impactful policy. The awards bring Ploughshares grant total for its fiscal year to $4.89 million.
Under a new strategic framework adopted earlier in November 2021, Ploughshares is prioritizing investments in four areas:
- Strengthened Community: Create a stronger, more resilient nuclear field
- Near-term Steps: Drive policies and activities that help eliminate nuclear threats or address regional conflicts
- Shared Purpose: Build new partnerships with intersecting issues
- Bold Futures: Support transformational thinking and activities
"Each of these four portfolios will address problems that are needed to advance long-term progress towards our goal of a world free of nuclear weapons," said Dr. Emma Belcher, President of Ploughshares Fund. "They reflect areas that Ploughshares Fund has already begun funding but are structured to better measure gains and create long-term progress."
The 12 grantees are:
- Atlantic Council of the United States
- Congressional Progressive Caucus Center
- Council for a Livable World
- International Civil Society Action Network
- J Street and the J Street Education Fund
- Nuclear Threat Initiative
- Tri-Valley CAREs
- Union of Concerned Scientists
- Vet Voice Foundation
- Women of Color Advancing Peace, Security and Conflict Transformation
- Women Cross DMZ
For information about the final awards made through the 2022 Equity Rises Request for Proposals, please click on this link.
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Which Pelican cooler is best?
When you go camping, to the beach or on a fishing trip, bringing a trusty cooler is essential. You could pack everything you need into a backpack with some ice bricks, but that won’t keep your food frozen or your drinks cool for long. Only a robust Pelican cooler large enough for those excursions will do.
But picking a container isn’t as straightforward as you might imagine. There are a few important aspects that you must consider — all determined by where you are going — such as the cooler’s ice retention capabilities and internal compartment size. The Pelican 14-Quart Personal Cooler is an excellent option for most occasions.
What to know before you buy a Pelican cooler
Different kinds
There are two different kinds of Pelican coolers: hard-sided and soft-sided. The one you need depends on where you are going.
Hard-sided coolers are the typical ice box that most people think of. These are rugged, durable and often heavy.
Perfect for hiking or going to the beach, you can easily sling two soft-sided coolers around your shoulder, or carry them like a backpack. Made from canvas, they have a leak-resistant zipper and a waterproof seal.
Capacity
The capacity of a cooler is important when you need to cater to large groups or small families. There is no use in getting a sling cooler that can only hold six soda cans if you also need to carry lunch, snacks and water.
The larger coolers have a capacity of between 80 to 150 quarts, roughly 37.5 gallons, so there is plenty of space for a multi-day trip. A bit smaller, the middle-of-the-road coolers can easily hold about 11.2 to 16 gallons. The single-handed and soft-sided coolers can hold around 9 to 21 quarts.
Cooling capabilities
No matter the size of your chosen cooler, the most crucial aspect is how well it keeps food and drinks cold. This is often related to the insulation thickness and the materials used. Pelican coolers have almost an inch of polyurethane foam in the smallest models, with the thickness increasing with the size of the cooler. For example, the massive 37-gallon cooler has an insulation thickness of over 2 inches. That is thick enough to preserve ice for up to four days, eliminating premature thawing of any food.
What to look for in a quality Pelican cooler
Roller wheels for mobility
The larger coolers are thick, bulky and heavy, with some weighing over 60 pounds, so you need an efficient way of carting them around. For that reason, a good-quality Pelican case has roller wheels so you can pull it along. It may not be the ideal solution for when you are hiking, but it definitely makes it easier.
Airtight seal on the lid
A vital component of the cooler’s capabilities comes down to the lid. You can have the best cooler in the world, but if the lid doesn’t seal correctly, you will have spoiled food and defrosted drinks before the sun sets.
Except for the soft-sided cooler backpack, all Pelican containers have press and pull latches to ensure an airtight seal every time. Not only does it help keep everything frozen, but it also prevents odors from escaping.
Bear-resistant
It’s not something that many people think about, but if you go hiking, your cooler should be certified as bear-resistant. Not all Pelican coolers are certified, but the Elite range has bear-resistant certification from the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee. To get the certificate, the coolers undergo extensive testing to ensure that bears can’t open or penetrate the coolers.
How much you can expect to spend on a Pelican cooler
The average price of a Pelican cooler depends on the additional functions and the size. The smallest hard-sided cooler costs $100–$110, while the mammoth coolers cost $600–$800. The soft-sided backpack and sling coolers cost $170–$270.
Pelican cooler FAQ
What accessories are available for Pelican coolers?
A. Depending on the size of the cooler, there are various accessories to make your trip easier, such as tie-down kits, dry rack baskets, and additional ice packs. You can even replace the original lid with one that has a cushion built-in.
Are Pelican cases waterproof?
A. Yes, Pelican’s injection molded cases are waterproof to a depth of 3.3 feet for 30 minutes if the lid is sealed properly. Pelican’s lifetime guarantee against breakage or defects includes waterproof capabilities.
What’s the best Pelican cooler to buy?
Top Pelican cooler
Pelican 14-Quart Personal Cooler
What you need to know: This cooler is the perfect size for hanging out on the beach or for short hikes.
What you’ll love: It has an internal capacity that holds six cans and two 1-pound ice packs. The lid has a dry storage compartment that doesn’t come in contact with the rest of the cooler. There is also a carry handle and a magnetic cap-catching bottle opener.
What you should consider: This model can keep items cool up to 36 hours.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Pelican cooler for the money
What you need to know: This cooler bag easily slings around your shoulder and has two zippers with quick access to beverages.
What you’ll love: The puncture-resistant double-coated nylon outer shell keeps the 2-gallon chamber safe. It has 12 hours of ice retention and can store up to six cans.
What you should consider: Some users said the zipper is difficult to close.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Pelican Elite Cooler with Wheels
What you need to know: This bear-resistant cooler can hold 28 cans and has built-in tie-downs.
What you’ll love: The airtight lid has an integrated fish scale and is kept shut with 3-inch locking latches. It has a durable pull handle, two roller wheels and 2 inches of insulation.
What you should consider: The cooler weighs over 37 pounds, so it might be challenging to move for some users.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Mini has given the first glimpse of how its next electric crossover will look with the Aceman concept car.
Scheduled to arrive in showrooms in 2024, the production version will slot between the Mini hatch and mid-sized Countryman.
As is so often the case with concept cars nowadays, though Mini headlines the Aceman as a concept, it’s unlikely to be too far distanced in reality from the car which will go on-sale in two years. Mini insiders suggest the concept portrays 80% of how the production model will look.
Built on a stretched version of the all-new Spotlight architecture, which is being jointly developed by BMW and Chinese partner firm, Great Wall, the core structure will — perhaps not surprisingly — also form the basis for the next-generation electric Mini hatchback.
Mini Aceman battery, range and performance
In the copious volume of words which accompanied these new images, nowhere does Mini give any clue or indication as to the likely battery sizes or range of the production version of Aceman. But … we do know the new electric Mini hatchback, which as mentioned shares the same Spotlight architecture, will be available as a Cooper, delivering 181bhp and with a battery of 40kWh and a range of around 190 miles. There will also be a 221bhp Cooper S. Fitted with a 50kWh battery pack, it will have a full-charge range of around 250 miles. Expect the production version of the Aceman to very closely mirror those figures.
Worth mentioning, of course, the Aceman name is eerily similar to that of the short-lived Paceman, the three-door small Mini SUV which was given the chop in 2016. Mini bosses though are quick to emphasise the new Aceman will slot into an entirely new spot in the brand’s line-up. This will be created as a result of Mini repositioning the Countryman, which in turn will grow in size in its next generation extending to around 4,500mm in length.
Mini Aceman design
At just over 4,050mm long, 1,990mm wide and 1,590mm tall, the Aceman will be slightly smaller than the outgoing Countryman and the upcoming Smart #1, with which it’s likely to compete. The newcomer though, as is the case with this concept, will fully maximise packaging to improve space inside despite its relatively compact footprint.
It’s clear in the information Mini has released relating to the Aceman concept, that it is focusing on initially educating future buyers to where the brand’s design language is heading, rather than releasing a raft of technical details.
“The purely electric vehicle concept means the design can again be geared more towards Mini’s traditional basic values, in terms of the principle of using space creatively,” Oliver Heilmer, head of Mini design, explained. “This creates models that take up little space on the road while offering even more comfort, more versatility and more emotion on the inside than ever before.”
With its short overhangs, the Aceman concept — which has four doors, a large tailgate and seating for five people — creates the maximum amount of space for occupants and luggage, with minimal surface area. Externally there are noticeable advances in the Mini design. The Aceman sees the Mini’s large, chrome-rimmed headlights greatly reduced visually. Instead the front-end is now defined by an LED outline. Look carefully and you’ll also spot the outermost edge of the Aceman’s grille portrays a very slender “doff of the cap” to the brand’s roots.
While the rear is dominated by the large tailgate and spoiler, there’s also a glazed roof with no strengthening bars. There is a possibility this might make its way into the production model if Mini uses the battery pack as a structural part of the chassis. Let’s see. That glass roof also displays perfectly a really neat feature of the concept: a roof rack whose structure, when mounted on the Aceman’s diagonal roof bars, references the Union Flag. Very clever. And again there’s a strong possibility this will appear in production guise.
Elsewhere, the Union Flag appears throughout the car. it’s partly illuminated in the grille; it’s been designed into the Aceman’s rear light clusters; it’s been stamped into the wheel-arch mouldings and there are two behind the minimalist dashboard. Inside, the cabin is understood to essentially display that of the production model … though I’d suggest getting rid of some of the zany upholstery. Or is that just me? Spacey — thanks to the bespoke EV platform, and more spacious than today’s five-door hatch and Clubman — the rather bare cabin is dominated by a single circular OLED touchscreen with a small toggle bar beneath it. Within the toggle bar is a small band of switches where gear selector, drive modes, parking brake, and volume control buttons are located. There’s also a power toggle interpreted as a modern-day take on the original’s turnkey.
The concept also includes three “experience modes”. These can be used to set the theme for the infotainment unit and the whole dashboard. Toggling one of the modes allows the infotainment to sprawl beyond the main screen, and actually projects it across the entire dashboard. Perhaps not surprising then that the conventional official unveil of the car has been thrown out the window. Forget any potential debut at a motor show. Oh no. Instead the Aceman will be revealed at a gaming convention, the Gamescom 2022 in Cologne next month. We should then expect to see the production version towards the end of 2023, before going on sale in 2024. | https://www.gallowaygazette.co.uk/lifestyle/cars/mini-aceman-concept-hints-at-new-electric-mini-crossover-design-spec-and-performance-3790538 | 2022-08-02T18:17:13Z | https://www.gallowaygazette.co.uk/lifestyle/cars/mini-aceman-concept-hints-at-new-electric-mini-crossover-design-spec-and-performance-3790538 | false | 15 |
Detroit Lions rookie Aidan Hutchinson apparently has talents that extend beyond the football field. Coaches and teammates alike offered high praise of his rookie performance — a rendition of Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean.”
Penei Sewell on Aidan Hutchinson’s singing voice:
— Colton Pouncy (@colton_pouncy) August 1, 2022
“Butter. He scratched up a little bit in the beginning, but I get it. Jitters. But then killed it. That man killed it.” pic.twitter.com/SE6xdN3jvS
Defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn was a big fan himself, calling the performance outstanding. But it wasn’t just about Hutchinson's pipes or assumed stellar dance moves, it was about potentially embarrassing yourself out of respect and love for your team.
“It just reminded me of just old school, getting your rookies up there and the way he accepted it, and the way he went up there and performed, and man, you just saw the team just,” Glenn said, pausing to make a circular, surrounding motion. “Around that player. He has this personality about himself now that you don’t see from most rookies, which is a good thing.”
Glenn relates to what it feels like to join a team as a high draft pick — he was selected at No. 12 by the New York Jets in 1994. But he says the most important thing is to just do it.
“Once you do it, they’re off you,” he said. “I think a lot of guys told him that and he went and did a really good job. So now guys aren’t going to mess with him. He did his rookie duty.”
While no video exists in the wild, aka over on Twitter, fingers crossed it makes the “Hard Knocks” cut. How could it not??
"That man killed it!"#Lions rookie Aidan Hutchinson's performance of "Billie Jean" was apparently one for the ages...
— Yousef Nasser (@YousefNasserTV) August 1, 2022
Head coach Dan Campbell, DC Aaron Glenn and RT Penei Sewell were visibly in awe describing it:
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And on to the rest of your notes.
- Photos!
Happy first day of pads to all who celebrate
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) August 1, 2022
- The Lions are ranked near dead last in a measurement of how much pro sports franchises are worth via Sportico. Mlive’s Benjamin Raven explains.
- Another from Mr. Raven — Football Outsiders features three Lions on their list of top 25 under-the-radar young players of 2022.
- The Detroit Free Press’s Mason Young eyes Alim McNeill and Ifeatu Melfonwu as two potential 2022 stars. ($)
- Ope.
Matthew Stafford accidentally calling Cooper Kupp “Calvin” #RamsHouse pic.twitter.com/RY9JX3QBIJ
— (@_SC00T) July 31, 2022
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(NEXSTAR) — Airbnb has removed a listing in Greenville, Mississippi after backlash over its advertisement as an “1830s slave cabin,” where enslaved people previously lived on a plantation.
The cabin sits beside a 9,000-square-foot mansion with nine bedrooms, circa 1857, the Washington Post reports. Per screenshots of the now-deleted listing, the home was advertised as “the last remaining antebellum mansion standing” in the area.
The cabin, known as Panther Burn Cabin, was renovated into a luxury getaway, according to New Orleans civil rights attorney Wynton Yates. A TikTok video by Yates calling out the listing wracked up over 2 million views.
“The history of slavery in this country is constantly denied — and now it’s being mocked by being turned into a luxurious vacation spot,” Yates said in his original video. Airbnb removed the post shortly after.
“Properties that formerly housed the enslaved have no place on Airbnb,” Airbnb spokesman Ben Breit said in a statement. “We apologize for any trauma or grief created by the presence of this listing, and others like it, and that we did not act sooner to address this issue.”
In an additional statement to the Washington Post, the cabin’s owner, Brad Hauser, said he took ownership of the property last month and that he “strongly opposed” the previous owner advertising the cabin this way. Hauser said the cabin was actually used as the plantation doctor’s office and never housed slaves, however, the previous owner chose to advertise that it did.
Hauser said he was only recently made aware of the listing, which he called “crazy” and “insulting.”
“I am not interested in making money off slavery,” said Hauser.
“I intend to do all I can to right a terrible wrong and, hopefully, regain advertising on Airbnb so The Belmont can contribute to the most urgent demand for truth telling about the history of not only the South but the entire nation,” Hauser said in a statement.
In one of his follow-up videos, Yates urges visiting plantations that are preserved as museums and tell the horrors of slavery from the perspective of those who lived it.
Airbnb said it’s currently working to remove any listings advertised as slave quarters, in addition to developing new policies around properties with any ties to slavery.
The use of plantation properties has come under increasing scrutiny, as some have become popular wedding and event venues — a highly criticized practice that has placed pressure on wedding-sites like Zola and The Knot to remove posts romanticizing plantation weddings and aesthetics. In 2020, stars Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively apologized for their South Carolina plantation wedding in 2012, saying “What we saw at the time was a wedding venue on Pinterest. What we saw after was a place built upon devastating tragedy.” | https://www.ktsm.com/news/national-news/airbnb-removes-slave-cabin-missouri-rental/ | 2022-08-02T18:20:58Z | https://www.ktsm.com/news/national-news/airbnb-removes-slave-cabin-missouri-rental/ | true | 24 |
DUDLEY, N.C. (WNCN) — The man suspected of fatally shooting a Wayne County deputy and wounding two others in a standoff before dying of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound was cited for two misdemeanors during the past two years, records show.
Joel Gill, Wayne County’s public information officer, released a booking photo of Jourdan Trayvius Hamilton, 23, from a previous arrest on Tuesday, a day after the three deputies were shot while delivering paperwork.
Hamilton faced misdemeanor charges for allegedly communicating threats last year and resisting an officer in 2019, according to records from the North Carolina Department of Public Safety.
Authorities arrived at the house in Dudley on Monday to serve papers for an involuntary commitment when they said a suspect opened fire on Sgt. Matthew Fishman, Cpl. Andrew Cox and deputy Alexander Ramon Torres.
Fishman died of injuries suffered in the shooting, Gillie said Tuesday.
Cox, 37, and Torres, 27, were in stable condition late Monday night, Gillie said.
Gillie said Hamilton suffered what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound in the house and died. | https://www.wbtw.com/news/state-regional-news/man-suspected-of-killing-north-carolina-deputy-wounding-2-others-had-2-previous-arrests/ | 2022-08-02T18:22:46Z | https://www.wbtw.com/news/state-regional-news/man-suspected-of-killing-north-carolina-deputy-wounding-2-others-had-2-previous-arrests/ | false | 8 |
Quadrant Capital Group LLC raised its holdings in Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:HON – Get Rating) by 1.0% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 5,460 shares of the conglomerate’s stock after buying an additional 55 shares during the quarter. Quadrant Capital Group LLC’s holdings in Honeywell International were worth $1,063,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Evolution Advisers Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Honeywell International during the fourth quarter worth approximately $26,000. TFO TDC LLC acquired a new position in shares of Honeywell International during the first quarter worth approximately $30,000. Rather & Kittrell Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Honeywell International during the fourth quarter worth approximately $32,000. Landmark Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Honeywell International during the first quarter worth approximately $32,000. Finally, FSB Premier Wealth Management Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Honeywell International during the fourth quarter worth approximately $33,000. 74.27% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Honeywell International Stock Performance
Shares of NASDAQ HON traded down $1.49 during trading on Tuesday, reaching $190.50. 71,727 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 2,308,655. Honeywell International Inc. has a 52-week low of $167.35 and a 52-week high of $236.86. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69, a current ratio of 1.20 and a quick ratio of 0.92. The company has a 50-day moving average of $182.53 and a 200-day moving average of $188.43. The stock has a market capitalization of $128.34 billion, a P/E ratio of 26.19, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.32 and a beta of 1.07.
Honeywell International Dividend Announcement
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, September 2nd. Investors of record on Friday, August 12th will be issued a dividend of $0.98 per share. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 11th. This represents a $3.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.06%. Honeywell International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 53.48%.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Several equities research analysts recently issued reports on the company. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price target on Honeywell International from $183.00 to $180.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, July 12th. Cowen set a $205.00 price objective on Honeywell International in a research note on Tuesday, July 19th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price objective on Honeywell International from $180.00 to $190.00 and gave the company a “maintains” rating in a research note on Friday. Barclays upped their price objective on Honeywell International from $204.00 to $210.00 in a research note on Friday. Finally, Credit Suisse Group set a $195.00 price objective on Honeywell International in a research note on Tuesday, July 19th. Six research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and five have issued a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Honeywell International presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $206.38.
Insider Buying and Selling
In related news, CFO Gregory P. Lewis sold 5,011 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, July 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $190.00, for a total transaction of $952,090.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer now owns 43,625 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $8,288,750. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. In other Honeywell International news, CFO Gregory P. Lewis sold 5,011 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, July 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $190.00, for a total value of $952,090.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer now owns 43,625 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $8,288,750. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, CEO Darius Adamczyk sold 40,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, May 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $194.52, for a total value of $7,780,800.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer now directly owns 165,015 shares in the company, valued at approximately $32,098,717.80. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. 0.45% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
About Honeywell International
Honeywell International Inc operates as a diversified technology and manufacturing company worldwide. Its Aerospace segment offers auxiliary power units, propulsion engines, integrated avionics, environmental control and electric power systems, engine controls, flight safety, communications, navigation hardware, data and software applications, radar and surveillance systems, aircraft lighting, advanced systems and instruments, satellite and space components, and aircraft wheels and brakes; spare parts; repair, overhaul, and maintenance services; thermal systems, as well as wireless connectivity and management services.
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Pennsylvania's mail-in voting law has been upheld by the state's Supreme Court, allowing all voters in the key swing state to cast ballots by mail in November and for other future elections.
In a 5-2 decision released Tuesday, the Democratic-majority court overturned a lower court's ruling from January that found Pennsylvania's Act 77 to be in violation of the state's constitution.
"We find no restriction in our Constitution on the General Assembly's ability to create universal mail-in voting," Justice Christine Donohue wrote in the majority opinion.
The state law, which passed with bipartisan support in 2019, has become a main focal point in a Republican-driven campaign against mail-in voting in Pennsylvania.
The integrity of what was once a largely uncontentious voting option has been subjected to baseless attacks from former President Donald Trump and his allies, leading many GOP lawmakers to make an about-face on their initial support for mail-in voting.
In fact, the lawsuit that was heard by the courts was brought in part by a group of Republicans in the Pennsylvania state House who helped pass Act 77.
The case has been closely followed by many voting rights advocates and election watchers, as it put access to the ballot box for Pennsylvania's more than 8.7 million registered voters at stake.
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Matthew Stafford returned to the practice field to open training camp after not throwing during spring workouts due to an elbow issue. But the Los Angeles Rams continue to manage how much work the Super Bowl-winning quarterback gets in the ramp-up to the regular season.
Coach Sean McVay said Monday that Stafford is still dealing with discomfort, so they scaled back the workload.
"We'd lessened Matthew's workload today," McVay said, via the team's transcript. "Really when we look at it, we've got five weeks until September 8. He's still feeling a little bit of pain, he could push through it. You guys have been out here, he's been throwing and competing in team settings. We felt like the smart thing was let's really just take it a week at a time. He ended up getting about 40 to 50 throws in individual. We didn't take part in the team activities and that's really more a result of he's got so much experience."
Stafford's elbow required an anti-inflammatory shot at one point this offseason while the Rams rested the quarterback. The key is ensuring that the discomfort doesn't balloon into a bigger concern.
"The most important thing is for him feeling good and healthy on September 8," McVay said of the prime-time season opener against the Buffalo Bills. "We could certainly push and he could really grind through this, but that's not the goal with somebody like him. It's not something that we're concerned about. We just want to be really smart with somebody that is as important as our quarterback is and as experienced as he is to be able to put together a plan that we feel like is in his best interest and in our team's best interest. So that's kind of where we're at with that, but thought it was a great day for us."
While the Rams want Stafford healthy for Week 1, it's equally important that the elbow issue not rear its head later in the season if not sufficiently healed in the next few weeks. Throughout his career, Stafford has played through a myriad of injuries. No one questions his toughness, but issues to the throwing arm aren't something to mess with or dismiss.
With the Rams off Tuesday, we'll see how much throwing Stafford does when practices resume. We're unlikely to see Stafford in any preseason action -- that'd be the case without the elbow concerns -- meaning backup John Wolford will get a lot of reps.
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Sweetie is having the time of her life as a blonde this summer, and she’s got the looks to match. Over the weekend, the self-proclaimed “Icy Girl” sent the internet spiraling when she popped up on Instagram wearing a plunging v-neck body con dress by Christopher Rogers that featured red, yellow, and green trimming. The curve-hugging outfit accentuated her bodacious body and upper half. Saweetie topped off the simple, sexy look with gold oval-shaped earrings and green heels.
The “Bestfriend” hitmaker opted for a simple beat for hair and makeup. The star rocked a smokey eye and natural lipstick along with the cute look.
This ensemble was way more toned down compared to what the California native wore for her 29th birthday on July 2. Donning super long blinged out acrylic nails and lavender eye shadow, the Billboard award recipient, shined on her big day wearing a purple cut-out dress and silver heels that wrapped around her ankles. The star wore her hair in wavey blonde curls that trailed down to her legs.
It was undoubtedly giving!
Saweetie loves fashion and a good wig
During her cover story with Glamour in May, Saweetie opened up about her passion for fashion and a good old versatile wig.
“I honestly have a whole bucket of wigs. I don’t throw away my wigs, so I just have a big old pile at my house in a bucket,” she confessed. “I need to go through it….”
Over the years, the rapper has pulled off an assortment of hairstyles, from edgy green pixie cuts to light blue bundles. “It makes me feel like I’m playing a role or something. With every wig, I definitely feel like a different girl,” she continued. “I feel like different hairstyles attract different groups of people, different types of energies. I definitely see a difference when I’m wearing long, long straight hair to when I wear curly hair. Braids are definitely a different energy… I don’t know, maybe it’s the energy I give off,” she added.
Saweetie looks great in practically everything, but what do you think about that curve-hugging body con dress ensemble? Tell us down below.
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The best friend of murdered Ashburton schoolgirl Kirsty Bentley, who was with her hours before she disappeared, remains haunted by her final wave goodbye.
Lee-Anne Murray, who hung out with Bentley on New Year's Eve 1998, is hopeful that the killer will finally be brought to justice, with police last week offering a $100,000 reward to help solve the 24-year cold case mystery.
Murray (née Jellyman), a married 40-year-old mother who lives in Christchurch, has spoken to the Herald about the impact her close friend's death has had on her life.
"Unfortunately, as a teenager, I feel I lost a lot of that innocence and naïvety that comes with being a 16-year-old," says Murray.
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Advertise with NZME."I kept a lot of the trauma pushed to the back of my mind, until 10 years later when it really hit me and I needed some professional support."
On December 31, 1998, Bentley caught up with her best friend Murray for some shopping in their Mid Canterbury hometown of Ashburton.
They lounged in the library before going to the Warehouse and some other shops around town.
"She wanted to get her favourite body spray, which I can smell right now thinking about it," Murray says.
"We talked about school, boys, the rest of the holidays, her coming to the races with me and dad the next day – we were teenage girls so we talked about a lot of stuff! I don't have a clue what I ate, but I remember we had milkshakes.
"Her mood was very Kirsty, and those that knew her know exactly what I mean. Lots of laughing, giggles and smiles."
Around early afternoon, they parted ways, thinking they would see each other the following day.
Bentley, who arrived back at the family's South St home at about 2.30pm before taking her black labrador-cross Abby for a walk, was never seen again.
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Advertise with NZME.The next day, Abby was found tied to a tree near the Ashburton River, and the teen's underwear was nearby – a scene that Detective Inspector Greg Murton, who is now in charge of the cold-case file and working on a "stranger-type abduction" theory involving a loner killer who lived locally, believes was staged by the killer.
Her body was discovered two weeks later in the Rakaia River gorge, 40 kilometres away.
Murray often recalls Bentley's smile and final wave goodbye that fateful afternoon.
"That's stuck with me," she says.
"I think about Kirsty a lot, especially now that I am married and a mum. I think about how unfair it is that she missed out on all of it.
"I don't think there is anyone that was there at the time that doesn't think about it."
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Advertise with NZME.But Murray still cherishes the shared memories they had together, and the good times.
She recalls passing notes in maths class about the boys they liked; spending hours discussing their favourite band, Backstreet Boys; Bentley often biking out to her house on the outskirts of town; and one night, dressing up in their best clothes, putting on mascara and lip gloss, and going to KFC for tea.
"We thought we were the bee's knees," she says.
"There are photos of her and I from that night, and it makes my heart happy when I look at them."
Murray doesn't have a clue who killed her best friend.
But she's hopeful that one day they will be caught.
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'Conversion therapy' will continue after court rules against Palm Beach County, Boca Raton
A federal ruling last week is allowing "conversion therapy" to continue in Palm Beach County and Boca Raton.
Palm Beach County and the city of Boca Raton tried to reverse a decision preventing them from banning the controversial practice by some therapists of providing counseling aimed at changing the sexual orientation or gender identity of minors.
The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals denied a request for a rehearing of preliminary injunctions entered against the county and the city in November 2020 by a three-judge panel that prevented them from enforcing the bans. The city and county were seeking a review by the entire Atlanta-based court.
Palm Beach County and Boca Raton passed ordinances in late 2017. They apply only to minors. Other cities, including West Palm Beach, Lake Worth Beach and Delray Beach have similar ordinances. They remain in effect, at least for now.
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“If they don’t repeal those right away … they will become targets in a lawsuit which they won’t win because, this is binding precedent on three states – Florida, Georgia and Alabama,” said Mathew Staver, chairman and co-founder of Liberty Counsel. It’s a Christian ministry and law practice that sued Boca Raton and the county.
“They would end up having to pay attorneys’ fees and costs because they are bound by this decision," Staver said.
How conversion therapy ended up in the court system
Conversion therapy is the practice of attempting to change a person’s sexual orientation or identity to conform to heterosexual norms. It can entail counseling or “talk therapy,” psychoanalysis and spiritual intervention. It has been widely denounced by medical groups and its practice on minors is barred in 20 states, as well as many cities and counties.
Marriage and family therapists Julie Hamilton, in Palm Beach Gardens, and Robert Otto, in Boca Raton, challenged the Palm Beach County and Boca Raton ordinances. Liberty Counsel, which has engaged in anti-LGBTQ rights and anti-abortion rights litigation, sued on their behalf in federal court. They lost, then appealed.
The appellate court’s recent ruling didn’t reveal how all the judges voted. But Judge Britt Grant, in a concurring opinion joined by two other judges, wrote that the ordinances violated the First Amendment, which “applies even to – especially to – speech that is widely unpopular. Make no mistake: These regulations are content-based restrictions of speech, not conduct.”
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Judge Robin Rosenbaum, joined by one other judge, wrote a 77-page dissent. She cited annual surveys of LGBTQ youth from 2019 to 2021 that showed those who were subjected to sexual orientation change efforts reported more than twice the rate of attempting suicide the previous year as those who were not.
“Contrary to the panel opinion, the government’s ability to regulate licensed substandard health care providers does not change because the vehicle for administering the treatment technique happens to be words,” she wrote. “(The) government’s interest in protecting the lives or those already walking this earth – especially children – is perhaps the preeminent compelling government interest.”
Rosenbaum added, “A single young person who tries to kill themselves is one too many; it cannot be the case that thousands of kids must be sacrificed in the name of the First Amendment.”
Grant contended that Rosenbaum’s dissent creates an unconstitutional free speech exception for licensed professionals regarding life-threatening treatment techniques. “It privileges the current views of certain professional organizations,” she wrote. “As a ‘category,’ this misses the constitutional mark by a mile.”
Rosenbaum countered, “The sole purpose of administering a health care treatment technique – whether with a scalpel, drugs, or words – is to improve the client’s health, not to engage in ‘social, political, and religious debates.’ And it is antithetical to that purpose for licensed professionals to engage in a practice on their young clients that has repeatedly been shown to be associated with more than doubling the risk of death.” | https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/local/boca/2022/08/02/lgbtq-conversion-therapy-continue-palm-beach-county-and-boca-raton-florida/10202470002/ | 2022-08-02T18:32:09Z | https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/local/boca/2022/08/02/lgbtq-conversion-therapy-continue-palm-beach-county-and-boca-raton-florida/10202470002/ | true | 1 |
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AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Milestone Brands LLC, the premium spirits company based in Austin, Texas, announced that it had added Daniel "Dan" Walker to its leadership team as Chief Operation Officer.
Dan will begin his leadership journey with Milestone Brands as Chief Operating Officer, reporting to Eric Dopkins, CEO. As COO, Dan will lead all things "operations" in the U.S., Canada, and international sales. Reporting directly to Dan will be Richard Sorenson, currently, C.O.O. for "Legacy" Milestone Brands, and Sorenson's operations team, which includes Edgardo Munoz, Director of Inventory Management; and Customer Service Managers Jane Neilan and Emily Link. Dan will also support the Victoria Distillers Inc. (VDI) team in Canada with President Peter Hunt and Tim Lo, who leads VDI Operations.
Dan will support Milestone Brands' strategic planning as it integrates Victoria Distillers Inc. and Empress 1908 Gin, and improves its agility and speed while developing the company's international footprint.
Dan and his family will be relocating to Austin, Texas, in early August. The Milestone Brands team is thrilled to work with Dan as the company develops its future roadmap of growth for Milestone Brands, LLC.
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Ireland’s ethics watchdog has said it will not make changes to its guidelines for the disclosure of accounts by political parties, despite concerns raised about parties operating in multiple jurisdictions.
In its annual report, the Standards in Public Office Commission (Sipo) said it has reviewed its guidelines for the preparation of annual audited statements of account by Irish political parties.
The review came after concerns were raised about Irish political parties who work and contest elections in multiple jurisdictions.
A number of concerns were raised to Sipo after a British man left two million euros to Sinn Fein.
Sinn Fein was able to accept the windfall in the will in Northern Ireland but was not able to accept it in the Republic.
The gift was made by William E Hampton and was the largest donation given to a political party in Northern Ireland.
Sipo accepted Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald’s position on the donation and that there are “effectively two Sinn Feins”, referring to the one in Northern Ireland that can accept large donations.
In its report published on Tuesday, Sipo said political parties must operate controls that ensure there are no “cross-border transactions that are illegal or improper”.
The Electoral Act 1997 provides for the disclosure of annual statements of accounts by political parties, as well as the keeping of accounting records, and for the audit of the statements of accounts by statutory auditors.
The Act requires that the accounts comply with the requirements as to form and content provided for in guidelines issued by the commission.
Sipo said in its report: “In its annual report for 2020, the commission noted concerns had been raised with regard to the application of the Acts to registered political parties operating in multiple jurisdictions.
“The commission noted that some political parties registered to contest elections in Ireland are also registered to contest elections in Northern Ireland and that as a result, they must organise and operate within two different regimes of electoral regulation.
“They must also operate controls that ensure there are no cross-border transactions that are illegal or improper.
“The commission also noted that where a corporate donor, including a Northern Ireland political party, wishes to give funds to a party, elected official, candidate or third party in Ireland, this would count as a donation and would be subject to the limits and disclosure provisions set out in the Act.
“The commission indicated that it would review its guidelines for the preparation of annual audited statements of account by Irish political parties in light of the issues raised about parties operating in multiple jurisdictions.
“Having conducted this review, the commission has decided that changes to the current guidelines for political parties’ statements of account are not required.”
Barry Ward, Fine Gael Senator and Seanad spokesperson on justice, told the PA news agency that Sipo should have the power to look for proof as to where donations have been spent.
He added: “The main issue that arose was the bequest that was made to Sinn Fein from this man in Wales was left to Sinn Fein in the Republic of Ireland, not Northern Ireland.
“Sinn Fein are obviously not entitled to receive that amount of money from a single donor in the Republic of Ireland.
“So that was a problem for them and they then took that money into their coffers in the north.
“The problem I have is that there are just no guarantees from Sipo’s perspective of how that money is spent and no guarantees that it isn’t spent in any way on political activity in the Republic, which they would not be entitled to do.
“In the absence of having a sequence of accounts and things like that it’s very difficult for Sipo to be satisfied about that.”
Mr Ward added: “The purposes of Sipo is not to just accept political parties’ word for it, it was always that they would be able to make decisions, and they make decisions all the time when complaints are made to them.
“The idea is there’ll be an independent body that would not just take political parties’ words for it, but would actually have the power to look beyond the word and look for actual proof or a demonstration that something has been done or something hasn’t been done, depending on which it was.
“I would much rather they did that and to just accept any parties’ word, and I’m not saying it’s particular to Sinn Fein, because it’s as much for Fine Gael or Labour or Social Democrats or whoever.
“There should be a mechanism whereby Sipo satisfies itself not just of the undertaking of the political party, but the actual state of fact as to what they did or didn’t do.”
Sinn Fein has been contacted for comment.
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By Miftaudeen Raji
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has disclosed that over seven million Nigerians who carried out their voter pre-registration online could not complete the process at physical centres.
INEC revealed this as the continuous voter registration exercise (CVR) ended on Sunday.
Recall that the commission, in June 2021, commenced the CVR exercise via its online portal, where Nigerians provided their biodata and required documents, after which applicants would visit INEC designated centres to complete the process physically, with a biometric capturing.
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According to a report released by the commission, 10,487,972 Nigerians carried out their pre-registration online.
The commission stated only 3,444,378 Nigerians representing 32.8 percent, completed the process at a physical centre.
The 7,043,594 persons accounted for over 67 percent of those who began their registration process online, but could not obtain a voter card, which implied that they will not be able to vote in the 2023 general elections.
Meanwhile, INEC said a total of 12,298,944 Nigerians completed their voter registration; 8,854,566 of which were persons who did their registration entirely at a physical centre.
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CHICAGO (AP) — An 8-year-old boy whose spine was severed in the shooting at a parade on July 4 has moved to a rehabilitation-focused hospital after spending nearly a month in a Chicago pediatric intensive care unit.
Cooper Roberts' family said the boy was moved Sunday to the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab from the University of Chicago's Comer Children's Hospital. The family's statement released Monday said Cooper's medical team will focus on physical and occupational therapy along with other rehabilitation and mental health services.
Cooper was among the 48 people wounded when a gunman opened fire on the Highland Park Independence Day parade. His twin brother, Luke, was hit by shrapnel, and his mother was wounded in the leg.
Since the shooting, Cooper has undergone at least seven surgeries and is paralyzed from the waist down. In previous statements, his family said he required time on a ventilator and breathing tube after some of those procedures, and he experienced high fevers and other complications.
Each sign of progress has been celebrated in the family's public updates: Cooper's first time consuming liquids, the first trip outside the hospital doors in a wheelchair, trips to the hospital's play room and a reunion with the family's French bulldog, George.
Word of Cooper's move to the rehabilitation hospital this week sparked another burst of financial support for the Roberts family. An online fundraiser reported more than $1.7 million has been raised toward Cooper's care.
In a statement last week, their mother Keely asked people to continue praying for Cooper and Luke.
“Their lives are so much more and better than this terrible thing than was done to them,” she said. "Their lives are not a tragedy, they are a triumph.”
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UN says Yemen’s warring sides agree to renew existing truce
The United Nations says Yemen’s warring parties agreed Tuesday to renew an existing truce for another two months after international concerted efforts.
The U.N.'s envoy to Yemen Hans Grundberg said in a statement that Yemen’s internationally recognized government and the country’s Houthi rebels agreed to extend the truce.
The statement said that both sides of the conflict had also agreed to try to arrive at a “an expanded truce agreement as soon as possible.”
The renewal announcement came hours after an Omani delegation concluded three-day talks with the Houthi leadership, including with the rebels’ chief Abdel-Malek al-Houthi in the capital of Sanaa.
Mohammed Abdel-Salam, the Houthi chief negotiator and spokesman, said on Twitter the talks focused on “consolidating chances of halting the war and lifting the blockade” imposed by the Saudi-led coalition.
The cease-fire initially took effect on April 2 and was extended June 2, despite both sides traded accusations of violating the truce and the failure to lift a yearslong blockade of the city of Taiz by the Houthis.
On Sunday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Rashad al-Alimi, head of the presidential government to press for the truce renewal. He said the cease-fire “provides the best opportunity for peace in years — we must not let it slip away.”
The crease-fire was the first nationwide halt of fighting in the past six years of a conflict that turned into a proxy war between regional foes Saudi Arabia and Iran.
Yemen’s civil war erupted in 2014, when the Houthis descended from their northern enclave and took over the capital, forcing the government to flee to the south before its exile in Saudi Arabia. A Saudi-led coalition - then backed by the United Sates - entered the war in early 2015 to try to restore the government to power.
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Domestic Kitchen Appliances Market – Outlook and Forecast 2022-2028
Domestic kitchen appliance is a machine which is used for preparing food. Some of the examples of domestic kitchen appliances are blenders, ovens, fridges, countertop stoves, dishwashers, food processors, ice cream makers, espresso machines, electric mixers, grills, coffee makers, toaster ovens, waffle makers and gas stove. Modern kitchen appliances provide better comfort in using and handling of kitchen appliances. In order to make food more delicious, the dependency of housewife is more towards advance kitchen appliances is growing. Such trends help in the growth of global domestic kitchen appliances market. Introduction of innovative products such as combination steam ovens, induction hobs with preset cooking zones and refrigerators with advanced refrigeration technology boost the global domestic kitchen appliances market.
This report contains market size and forecasts of Domestic Kitchen Appliances in global, including the following market information:
Global Domestic Kitchen Appliances Market Revenue, 2017-2022, 2023-2028, ($ millions)
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Global Domestic Kitchen Appliances Market Sales, 2017-2022, 2023-2028, (K Units)
Global top five Domestic Kitchen Appliances companies in 2021 (%)
The global Domestic Kitchen Appliances market was valued at million in 2021 and is projected to reach US$ million by 2028, at a CAGR of % during the forecast period.
The U.S. Market is Estimated at $ Million in 2021, While China is Forecast to Reach $ Million by 2028.
Cooking Appliances Segment to Reach $ Million by 2028, with a % CAGR in next six years.
The global key manufacturers of Domestic Kitchen Appliances include Koninklijke Philips, Inalsa, Black And Decker, Morphy Richards, Faber, Siemens, Bosch, Bajaj and Maharaja, etc. In 2021, the global top five players have a share approximately % in terms of revenue.
We surveyed the Domestic Kitchen Appliances manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and industry experts on this industry, involving the sales, revenue, demand, price change, product type, recent development and plan, industry trends, drivers, challenges, obstacles, and potential risks.
Total Market by Segment:
Global Domestic Kitchen Appliances Market, by Type, 2017-2022, 2023-2028 ($ Millions) & (K Units)
Global Domestic Kitchen Appliances Market Segment Percentages, by Type, 2021 (%)
Cooking Appliances
Refrigerators
Juice Extractors
Food Grinders
Mixers
Electric Coffee
Tea Makers
Others
Global Domestic Kitchen Appliances Market, by Application, 2017-2022, 2023-2028 ($ Millions) & (K Units)
Global Domestic Kitchen Appliances Market Segment Percentages, by Application, 2021 (%)
Private
Commercial
Global Domestic Kitchen Appliances Market, By Region and Country, 2017-2022, 2023-2028 ($ Millions) & (K Units)
Global Domestic Kitchen Appliances Market Segment Percentages, By Region and Country, 2021 (%)
North America
US
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Nordic Countries
Benelux
Rest of Europe
Asia
China
Japan
South Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Rest of Asia
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Middle East & Africa
Turkey
Israel
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Rest of Middle East & Africa
Competitor Analysis
The report also provides analysis of leading market participants including:
Key companies Domestic Kitchen Appliances revenues in global market, 2017-2022 (Estimated), ($ millions)
Key companies Domestic Kitchen Appliances revenues share in global market, 2021 (%)
Key companies Domestic Kitchen Appliances sales in global market, 2017-2022 (Estimated), (K Units)
Key companies Domestic Kitchen Appliances sales share in global market, 2021 (%)
Further, the report presents profiles of competitors in the market, key players include:
Koninklijke Philips
Inalsa
Black And Decker
Morphy Richards
Faber
Siemens
Bosch
Bajaj
Maharaja
Miele
Kitchen Aid
Electrolux
Maytag
Samsung
Thermador
Frigidaire
Jenn-Air
Whirlpoo
TTK Prestig
Maharaja
Newell Brands
Table of content
1 Introduction to Research & Analysis Reports
1.1 Domestic Kitchen Appliances Market Definition
1.2 Market Segments
1.2.1 Market by Type
1.2.2 Market by Application
1.3 Global Domestic Kitchen Appliances Market Overview
1.4 Features & Benefits of This Report
1.5 Methodology & Sources of Information
1.5.1 Research Methodology
1.5.2 Research Process
1.5.3 Base Year
1.5.4 Report Assumptions & Caveats
2 Global Domestic Kitchen Appliances Overall Market Size
2.1 Global Domestic Kitchen Appliances Market Size: 2021 VS 2028
2.2 Global Domestic Kitchen Appliances Revenue, Prospects & Forecasts: 2017-2028
2.3 Global Domestic Kitchen Appliances Sales: 2017-2028
3 Company Landscape
3.1 Top Domestic Kitchen Appliances Players in Global Market
3.2 Top Global Domestic Kitchen Appliances Companies Ranked by Revenue
3.3 Global Domestic Kitchen Appliances Revenue by Companies
3.4 Global Domestic Kitchen Appliances Sales by Companies
3.5 Global Domestic Kitchen Appliances Price by Manufacturer (2017-2022)
3.6 Top 3 and Top 5 Domestic Kitchen Appliances Companies in Global Market, by Revenue in 2021
3.7 Global Manufacturers Domestic Kitchen Appliances Product Type
3.8 Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 Domestic Kitchen Appliances Players in Global Market
3.8.1 List of Global Tier 1 Domestic Kitchen Appliances Companies
3.8.2 List of Global Tier 2 and T
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ISD board plans goals, hears about mental health supports and PA 184
Members of St. Joseph County Intermediate School District Board of Education last week held a planning session to set goals.
The overarching mission for the three-year plan is to “build better futures for all children and communities.”
The district’s five long-term strategic goals:
- Develop a student support network to support behavioral and learning needs.
- Communicate needs through a variety of sources.
- Ensure systems are in place to maximize effectiveness.
- Improve outcomes around results and compliance.
- Develop a strong, cohesive team to support the community, with a focus on the mission.
Each goal is outlined with a “smart goal,” including district and superintendent strategies, evaluation characteristics, and evidence.
Also on Friday, the board heard a presentation on mental health and instructional supports for students in local schools. According to superintendent Teresa Belote, the ISD has received additional funding for 31n services, which provides clinicians in local schools for mental health services.
Belote also updated the board on Public Act 184, which allows school retirees to return to work after nine months with no earning limit or effect on their pension. Belote said in a time of unprecedented shortages, this will help schools to have enough staff members before classes begin in the fall.
An organizational meeting also took place, and board officers were named. Offers remain the same for 2022-23:
- President: Elizabeth O’Dell
- Vice-president: Benjamin Fries
- Treasurer: Terry Cropper
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Paris ramps up fight against monkeypox with new vaccine centre serving most-affected groups
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French health authorities announced on Tuesday that 2,171 cases of monkey pox have been confirmed in France so far, more than half of them in the Paris region. To counter this rising number, local authorities have opened the capital’s first vaccination center dedicated to administering the smallpox vaccine – which has been shown to be effective against monkeypox – to specific groups.
Located in the 13th of Paris district (district), the special center for vaccination against monkey pox currently consists of a waiting room with a small adjacent vaccination in the Edison Community Health Center.
Upon entry, patients are immediately informed that they can only be vaccinated if they have made a reservation on Doctolib, a private website that many French residents use to make medical appointments. Front desk employees have patients fill out a questionnaire and verify their identity, although patients do not need a doctor’s prescription to get vaccinated.
The French government said last week it would mobilize more people to help administer vaccines, including doctors, nurses and medical students. Once patients have been vaccinated, they will be booked for a second appointment within 28 days, although health authorities have said this time limit could be extended.
If someone comes to the center with monkey pox symptoms, they are immediately sent home to self-isolate for the duration of the illness, which usually lasts two to four weeks. Samuel Etien, a medical student and volunteer at the center, recommends that people see a doctor if they notice a rash that consists of large hardened pimples with pus or scabs in the area around their mouth or on the palms of their hands; pimples that often appear suddenly; and mouth or anal pain. The most common symptoms are a red rash on the anal or oral mucosa, a cluster of pimples, flu-like symptoms (fever, aches) and swollen lymph nodes in the neck and armpits, the medical student says. Etien said confirmed or suspected cases should be isolated as soon as possible.
Operate ‘Risk Groups’
About 95 percent of French monkey pox cases have been identified in men who have sex with men, and a quick look in the waiting room confirms that most of those vaccinated on Monday were male.
The vaccine center is currently prioritizing the most at-risk populations, including gay men, transgender people, those with multiple sexual partners and sex workers, with no immediate plans to open vaccinations to the general public. In an effort to encourage sex workers to get a preventative dose of smallpox, the center plans to allow sex workers to make arrangements through outside associations in addition to Doctolib.
Frederique and Hervé, two gay men who recognized they were in the high-risk group, said they were getting the vaccine because “the disease is spreading and we’re going on vacation to Africa, so we wanted to take precautions.”
“This is not just a gay disease,” they said as they left the center. It is a statement repeated by Dr. Yannick Simonin, a virologist and lecturer specializing in emerging viruses at the University of Montpellier, told Le Monde: “Anyone who has close physical contact with another person who has contracted monkeypox is at risk, regardless of sexual orientation. Monkeypox concerns not just this (gay) community, even though the number of cases within it is currently over-represented.”
Renaud, 50, said he was vaccinated because he is considered “a person at risk” as a gay man with multiple sexual partners. He only needed a single dose because he was vaccinated against smallpox at a young age. Although it was difficult at first to agree on Doctolib, he said the government was handling the outbreak well.
Adrian, another gay man, said he has multiple sexual partners and wanted to get the vaccine so he could “live a normal life without being afraid”. He expressed hope that the virus will continue to be taken seriously, as he believes the government has reacted too slowly to the Covid-19 outbreak.
Anne Souyris, the Paris deputy mayor in charge of public health, said there are plans to expand the vaccine center “as much as possible”, adding that other locations could open if there are enough staff to man them. Through these and other measures, she hopes that “this epidemic will be contained, or at least slowed down by the end of the summer”.
Etien said he remains “concerned”.
“The number of cases is currently doubling every two weeks and to date there has been no comparable situation of monkeypox infection in Europe,” he said.
“Vaccinations have started well and will continue and intensify throughout the summer and even into September. But what is missing are public information campaigns and walk-in vaccination centers, which would facilitate access for people who are isolated” or less well informed about the risks.
He said vaccine centers were quickly set up, likely because of previous experience with Covid.
However, he said the vaccines are not administered in the same way because of the secrecy surrounding smallpox, which can be a potent biological weapon. The French state keeps stocks of the vaccine in the event of a biological attack.
Amélie Verdier, the head of the regional health agency in Paris, told AFP on Monday that the speed of the vaccine’s rollout is still hampered by a shortage of trained professionals to administer them at centers in the capital. | https://whatsnew2day.com/paris-ramps-up-fight-against-monkeypox-with-new-vaccine-centre-serving-most-affected-groups/ | 2022-08-02T18:45:57Z | https://whatsnew2day.com/paris-ramps-up-fight-against-monkeypox-with-new-vaccine-centre-serving-most-affected-groups/ | true | 1 |
In an application to Hastings Borough Council, a developer has put forward plans to build two houses on land off of Little Ridge Avenue, extending an existing area of housing in Honeysuckle Close.
The proposals come after a previous application to build four houses on the same site was refused by council planners in 2019, due to concerns around overdevelopment, drainage and ecology.
That application had itself followed on from a number of previous applications to develop the site, stretching back to 2005. Only one of those previous proposals — to build a single-dwelling on the site — were granted planning permission.
In documents submitted as part of the application, a spokesman for the developer argues the proposals overcome the reasons for refusing the 2019 scheme.
The spokesman said: “The site lies in a central sustainable location on a redundant and vacant part of the estate and will deliver two high quality dwellings on the site which will preserve and enhance the character of adjoining properties and the wider area.
“The new dwellings will have no discernible impact on the local landscape and will have a range of social, economic and environmental benefits.
“This statement sets out the reasons why we consider this proposal would not result in any loss of green/open space but would, in fact, enhance the contribution of the site to the open character, landscape and ecological quality of the local area.
“The design and layout of the scheme has taken account of the previous concerns of the council and the applicant is hopeful that the council [will] engage positively on the scheme in this case.”
The application also addresses the council’s previous concerns around drainage, arguing that measures such as permeable paving could be used to mitigate any issues.
The houses, each two-storeys-tall with four bedrooms, would have their own gardens and off-street parking spaces.
At time of publication, two objections have been raised by local residents to the revised proposals. The previous scheme received a total of 15 objections, mostly raising concerns about the suitability of the site for development.
For further information on the proposals see application reference HS/FA/22/00594 on the Hastings Borough Council website. | https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/politics/fresh-hastings-development-plans-for-site-with-long-planning-history-3791045 | 2022-08-02T18:46:16Z | https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/politics/fresh-hastings-development-plans-for-site-with-long-planning-history-3791045 | true | 1 |
Disposable Protective Apparel Market – Outlook and Forecast 2022-2028
Disposable protective apparel is used in many industries including manufacturing, construction, health care etc. to provide protection from many different hazards. Disposable protective apparel includes shirts, belts, vests, pants, jackets, and hats are the most popular. Benefits of using disposable protective apparel includes, versatility (used as multifunctional), affordability (less price compare to durable protective apparel) and sustainability (recyclable product to maintain sustainable practices).
This report contains market size and forecasts of Disposable Protective Apparel in global, including the following market information:
Global Disposable Protective Apparel Market Revenue, 2017-2022, 2023-2028, ($ millions)
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Global Disposable Protective Apparel Market Sales, 2017-2022, 2023-2028, (K Units)
Global top five Disposable Protective Apparel companies in 2021 (%)
The global Disposable Protective Apparel market was valued at million in 2021 and is projected to reach US$ million by 2028, at a CAGR of % during the forecast period.
The U.S. Market is Estimated at $ Million in 2021, While China is Forecast to Reach $ Million by 2028.
Head Protection Segment to Reach $ Million by 2028, with a % CAGR in next six years.
The global key manufacturers of Disposable Protective Apparel include 3M, Lakeland Industries, Enviro Safety Products, Medline Industries, Honeywell International, UVEX ARBEITSSCHUTZ, Dastex Reinraumzubehor, DuPont and Cellucap Manufacturing, etc. In 2021, the global top five players have a share approximately % in terms of revenue.
We surveyed the Disposable Protective Apparel manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and industry experts on this industry, involving the sales, revenue, demand, price change, product type, recent development and plan, industry trends, drivers, challenges, obstacles, and potential risks.
Total Market by Segment:
Global Disposable Protective Apparel Market, by Type, 2017-2022, 2023-2028 ($ Millions) & (K Units)
Global Disposable Protective Apparel Market Segment Percentages, by Type, 2021 (%)
Head Protection
Eye Protection
Ear Protection
Foot Protection
Hand Protection
Body Protection
Breathing Protection
Global Disposable Protective Apparel Market, by Application, 2017-2022, 2023-2028 ($ Millions) & (K Units)
Global Disposable Protective Apparel Market Segment Percentages, by Application, 2021 (%)
Construction & Manufacturing
Health Care
Pharmaceutical
Oil, Gas And Mining
Others
Global Disposable Protective Apparel Market, By Region and Country, 2017-2022, 2023-2028 ($ Millions) & (K Units)
Global Disposable Protective Apparel Market Segment Percentages, By Region and Country, 2021 (%)
North America
US
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Nordic Countries
Benelux
Rest of Europe
Asia
China
Japan
South Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Rest of Asia
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Middle East & Africa
Turkey
Israel
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Rest of Middle East & Africa
Competitor Analysis
The report also provides analysis of leading market participants including:
Key companies Disposable Protective Apparel revenues in global market, 2017-2022 (Estimated), ($ millions)
Key companies Disposable Protective Apparel revenues share in global market, 2021 (%)
Key companies Disposable Protective Apparel sales in global market, 2017-2022 (Estimated), (K Units)
Key companies Disposable Protective Apparel sales share in global market, 2021 (%)
Further, the report presents profiles of competitors in the market, key players include:
3M
Lakeland Industries
Enviro Safety Products
Medline Industries
Honeywell International
UVEX ARBEITSSCHUTZ
Dastex Reinraumzubehor
DuPont
Cellucap Manufacturing
Dolphin Products
Anchortex
Table of content
1 Introduction to Research & Analysis Reports
1.1 Disposable Protective Apparel Market Definition
1.2 Market Segments
1.2.1 Market by Type
1.2.2 Market by Application
1.3 Global Disposable Protective Apparel Market Overview
1.4 Features & Benefits of This Report
1.5 Methodology & Sources of Information
1.5.1 Research Methodology
1.5.2 Research Process
1.5.3 Base Year
1.5.4 Report Assumptions & Caveats
2 Global Disposable Protective Apparel Overall Market Size
2.1 Global Disposable Protective Apparel Market Size: 2021 VS 2028
2.2 Global Disposable Protective Apparel Revenue, Prospects & Forecasts: 2017-2028
2.3 Global Disposable Protective Apparel Sales: 2017-2028
3 Company Landscape
3.1 Top Disposable Protective Apparel Players in Global Market
3.2 Top Global Disposable Protective Apparel Companies Ranked by Revenue
3.3 Global Disposable Protective Apparel Revenue by Companies
3.4 Global Disposable Protective Apparel Sales by Companies
3.5 Global Disposable Protective Apparel Price by Manufacturer (2017-2022)
3.6 Top 3 and Top 5 Disposable Protective Apparel Companies in Global Market, by Revenue in 2021
3.7 Global Manufacturers Disposable Protective Apparel Product Type
3.8 Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 Disposable Protective Apparel Players in Global Market
3.8.1 List of Global Tier 1 Disposable Protective Apparel Companies
3.8
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NEW YORK (AP) — Mo Ostin, a self-effacing giant of the music business who with rare integrity presided over Warner Bros. Records’ rise to a sprawling, billion-dollar empire and helped discover and nurture artists from Jimi Hendrix to Green Day, has died. He was 95.
Warner Records said Ostin, a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, died Sunday “peacefully in his sleep.” In a statement, the company called him “one of the greatest record men of all time.”
“He remained a tireless champion of creative freedom, both for the talent he nurtured and the people who worked for him. Mo lived an extraordinary life doing what he loved, and he will be deeply missed throughout the industry he helped create, and by the countless artists and colleagues whom he inspired to be their best selves,” said Tom Corson, co-chairman and COO, and Aaron Bay-Schuck, co-chairman and CEO, in the statement.
Short and bald and mild in demeanor, “Chairman Mo” was never as famous as such rival moguls as Clive Davis or Walter Yetnikoff, but few equaled his power or prestige as rock music officially became big business. For decades, Ostin thrived on the simple, underused idea of taking on talented and original performers and letting them remain talented and original, whether Hendrix and Neil Young, Fleetwood Mac and Paul Simon, or R.E.M. and Green Day.
“Mo Ostin was one of a kind,” Davis tweeted. “The company he chaired was truly unique in its very special management of artists and the extraordinary depth and range of talent on its roster. Mo’s artists deeply impacted contemporary music and culture profoundly and historically.”
Under Ostin’s leadership, Warner signed Hendrix when the guitarist was hardly known beyond the London club scene, Fleetwood Mac when they were a blues act and the Grateful Dead when their legend was confined to the Bay Area. John Lennon and Yoko Ono, George Harrison, Nirvana, Madonna, Eric Clapton, James Taylor, Prince, R.E.M. and Guns N’ Roses were among the other performers who joined Warner during his reign.
“Intimidation is not the answer,” Ostin, in a rare interview, told The Los Angeles Times in 1994. “I don’t know why, but corporate people have a tendency to think in terms of immediate gratification. Sure, you can squeeze another dollar out of anything, but that’s not what makes a record company run profitably.”
He also assembled an elite and trusted team of executives, including producer-Warner president Lenny Waronker and advertising-marketing head Stan Cronyn. David Geffen, whose Geffen label was distributed by Warner, would eventually hire Ostin to run the DreamWorks music division.
Ostin started at Warner in 1963, became president in 1970, chairman soon after and rarely faltered over the next quarter century as the once-marginal label eventually included Elektra, Atlantic, Sire, Geffen’s Asylum and Madonna’s Maverick Records among others. With corporations finally embracing the music they once disdained, Warner competed fiercely with CBS Records — and its leader, Yetnikoff — for industry leadership. Ostin’s prime was an era of high-level bidding and poaching, whether Warner’s taking Simon from Columbia or Columbia’s convincing Taylor to leave Warner.
Ostin was praised for his judgment and for his patience, sticking with artists such as Simon and Van Morrison even when their albums didn’t sell. He even inspired some songs, including Young’s “Surfer Joe” and Harrison’s playful ballad “Mo,” featured on a six-CD compilation of music that Ostin had helped release.
His ouster in 1994 led to new tributes. “Mo, Mo, why do you have to go?/You’re the first record company guy/That looked me in the eye,” the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea wrote. Numerous artists and executives left Warner after his departure.
Ostin did have occasional conflicts with artists. Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac would recall his unhappiness when the group followed its mega-selling “Rumours” album with the experimental double record, “Tusk.” Some of Prince’s greatest hits, including his “Purple Rain” and “1999” albums, came out through Warner. But Prince fought with the company over control of his master tapes and how much music he could release. For a time he changed his name, and was called The Artist Formerly Known as Prince. He appeared in public with the word “slave” written on his cheek.
“It bugged me, but I understood where he was coming from,” Ostin told Billboard in 2016, adding that he remained in awe of the late musician. “The guy was so unbelievably talented it was overwhelming.”
Born Morris Meyer Ostrofsky in New York City in 1927, Ostin was the able and lucky son of Jewish immigrants. The family moved to Los Angeles when he was 13 and ended up next door to the brother of jazz impresario Norman Granz, whose Verve label included Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Charlie Parker. While an undergraduate at UCLA, Ostin helped Granz sell concert programs and he dropped out of UCLA law school in the mid-1950s to manage the finances at Verve (called Clef at the time).
Ostin fit well into Verve’s sympathetic environment and was noticed by a superstar who in the late ’50s had attempted to buy the label: Frank Sinatra. When Sinatra instead formed his own company, Reprise, he brought in Ostin to run it.
“Frank’s whole idea was to create an environment which both artistically and economically would be more attractive for the artist than anybody else had to offer,” Ostin, who shortened his name soon after entering the record business, told the LA Times. “That wasn’t how it was anywhere else. You had financial guys, lawyers, marketing guys.”
But Ostin became frustrated by Sinatra’s aversion to rock music and moved over to Warner, which had purchased Reprise. He signed up one of Britain’s hot new bands, the Kinks, and followed over the next few years with Hendrix, the Dead, Morrison and others. He took on heavy metal acts (Black Sabbath), light pop (The Association), country rock (the Allman Brothers), comedians (Steve Martin) and novelty performers (Tiny Tim).
His good name and deeds helped him again and again. When Gene Simmons of Kiss learned of an upcoming band from the Los Angeles area, he alerted Ostin and Van Halen soon had a record deal. In 1990, Ostin was outbid for the Chili Peppers by Sony/Epic, but still called singer-writer Anthony Kiedis to wish him well. Kiedis was so surprised that the band ended up dropping Sony and moving to Warner.
Ostin had a close relationship with corporate boss Steve Ross, president of Kinney National Services when the former parking company purchased Warner in 1969. But Ross died of cancer in 1992 and Ostin clashed with Warner Music Group Chairman Bob Morgado, who believed that the company needed to cut expenses.
A breaking point was rapper Ice-T’s single “Cop Killer,” which led to widespread demands that it be pulled, the critics including law enforcement agencies, actor-conservative activist Charlton Heston and then-President George H.W. Bush. Ice-T left Warner in 1993 after agreeing not to put the song on his most recent album and the fallout was widely believed to have weakened Ostin’s standing.
In 1995, Geffen convinced Ostin and Waronker to head the music division of the newly-formed DreamWorks company. George Michael, Nelly Furtado and comedian Chris Rock were among the artists signed before DreamWorks was purchased by Universal Music in 2003.
In recent years, Ostin was a consultant at Warners and donated $10 million to UCLA to help establish the Evelyn and Mo Ostin Music Center, named in part for his wife of 55 years, Evelyn, who died in 2005. Their three sons — Michael, Kenny and Randy — all have been Warner executives. Randy died of cancer at age 60 in 2013.
Mo Ostin was voted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2003, with Young and Simon serving as his presenters. In 2014, he received a Grammy “Icon” award for lifetime achievement, honored as “a true pioneer of the contemporary music era whose life’s work has had a profound impact on the artists he has helped develop and the fans around the world who have benefited from their inspired creativity.” | https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/entertainment-news/mo-ostin-longtime-warner-records-chairman-dies-at-95/ | 2022-08-02T18:48:45Z | https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/entertainment-news/mo-ostin-longtime-warner-records-chairman-dies-at-95/ | false | 32 |
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) said the Congressional delegation’s visit to Taiwan stands as an “unequivocal statement that America stands” with the “island of resilience.”
The 82-year-old politician landed in Taiwan late Tuesday evening local time, in defiance against China’s warnings, as well as those of the Biden administration:
#BREAKING: @SpeakerPelosi has landed in Taiwan pic.twitter.com/XFEXCdF1RO
— Amichai Stein (@AmichaiStein1) August 2, 2022
#Taiwan #Pelosi Welcome to Taiwan Have a good stay! pic.twitter.com/QLGSPwbCrC
— ないちゃん (@LouiseT_1985) August 2, 2022
Plane carrying Nancy Pelosi has landed in #Taiwan. https://t.co/DABMOTR9NB
— ἱ ثقافة & اخبار & أمطار ⛈️ (@uae_omar21) August 2, 2022
China’s foreign ministry claims Chinese dictator Xi Jinping recently told President Biden, “Those who play with fire will perish by it,” adding, “It is hoped that the U.S. will be clear-eyed about this.”
Biden previously advised against Pelosi’s trip, stating that the U.S. military assessed that “it is not a good idea right now.”
The delegation’s visit is significant, as former House Speaker Newt Gingrich stands as the last official of her level to visit Taiwan, doing so in 1997.
“Our visit reiterates that America stands with Taiwan: a robust, vibrant democracy and our important partner in the Indo-Pacific,” Pelosi said on Twitter, sharing her op-ed detailing the purpose of the trip:
Our visit reiterates that America stands with Taiwan: a robust, vibrant democracy and our important partner in the Indo-Pacific. pic.twitter.com/2sSRJXN6ST
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) August 2, 2022
By traveling to Taiwan, we honor our commitment to democracy: reaffirming that the freedoms of Taiwan — and all democracies — must be respected.
Read my opinion piece in the @washingtonpost on why I’m leading a Congressional delegation to Taiwan.https://t.co/tLhIzvfkTH
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) August 2, 2022
Pelosi, in the op-ed, pointed to the Taiwan Relations Act, identifying it as “one of the most important pillars of U.S. Foreign policy in the Asia Pacific.” The act, she wrote, provided the framework for a relationship “rooted in shared interests and values: self-determination and self-government, democracy and freedom, human dignity and human rights.”
It also made a vow, she wrote, that the U.S. would “consider any effort to determine the future of Taiwan by other than peaceful means… a threat to the peace and security of the Western Pacific area and of grave concern to the United States.”
“Today, America must remember that vow. We must stand by Taiwan,” she wrote, deeming it an “island of resilience” and pointing to the threats issued by Beijing, which has heightened tensions in a variety of ways — from cyber attacks to economic pressure.
She wrote:
In the face of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) accelerating aggression, our congressional delegation’s visit should be seen as an unequivocal statement that America stands with Taiwan, our democratic partner, as it defends itself and its freedom.
Ultimately, Pelosi added that the visit is part of a broader trip focusing on shared interests, but she made it clear that it is also absolutely symbolic of the U.S. support of Taiwan in the face of threats from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
“By traveling to Taiwan, we honor our commitment to democracy: reaffirming that the freedoms of Taiwan — and all democracies — must be respected,” she added.
In a separate statement, Pelosi said the visit in “no way contradicts longstanding United States policy, guided by the Taiwan Relations Act of 1979, U.S.-China Joint Communiques and the Six Assurances.” | https://www.breitbart.com/asia/2022/08/02/nancy-pelosi-taiwan-visit-an-unequivocal-statement-that-america-stands-with-taiwan/ | 2022-08-02T18:49:22Z | https://www.breitbart.com/asia/2022/08/02/nancy-pelosi-taiwan-visit-an-unequivocal-statement-that-america-stands-with-taiwan/ | false | 1 |
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Melissa Raymond & René Sandín’s “Face au soleil » will open at Km 0.2 (619 Cerra Street, second floor) on Saturday, August 6, 2022, from 6:00 to 10:00pm.
Km 0.2 is pleased to announce its next exhibition entitled “Face au soleil,” the first exhibition of the duo Melissa Raymond and René Sandín at this art venue.
The artists present a body of work driven by a need to position themselves facing the sun. The practice activates a kind of portal through its connection with the sun as an element associated with the Caribbean and the island and gives rise to a meditation on the here and the hereafter.
The collected works are developed from a recognizable project on Puerto Rican municipal painting—entitled Internal Tourism—but from the perspective of distance, a distance that is also blinding, like the sun itself. Where the “internal” aspect of internal tourism becomes impossible, the artists cling to their color samples as pieces of land, memory of another time, and transform their approach on the politicized color taken from the municipalities of the island of Puerto Rico. Here the duo redirects the gaze towards a mystical, symbolic, and primitive sphere: a nod to ancestral pictorial expressions towards the sun and other natural forms. Seen this way, the exhibition alludes to a metaphysical pastime: an extra-corporeal (territorial) experience of internal tourism.
In this group of works, the duo alters, overlaps, and regroups the municipal color codes— blurring the geographical limitations of the palette—and approaches the colors from the aspects of energy and symbolic charge. The result is a production on the opposite side of the scientific spectrum, representing Caribbean landscape phenomena—sunsets, waterfalls, heat—from a spiritual and ethereal spectrum. The works here point to a tropical iconography of the sublime, an ancestral vacationing, based on municipal painting. With the sun as a vanishing point.
[Translated by Ivette Romero.] For more information, see https://www.elkilometro.org/ | https://repeatingislands.com/2022/08/02/art-exhibition-face-au-soleil/ | 2022-08-02T18:50:39Z | https://repeatingislands.com/2022/08/02/art-exhibition-face-au-soleil/ | true | 1 |
Heavy rains have claimed 39 lives and destroyed 2,430 houses till date since June 1 in Karnataka, according to official statistics released by the state government on Tuesday.
Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai held a virtual meeting with the deputy commissioners of 11 rain-hit districts on Tuesday and took stock of the damages caused by incessant rain and floods in the state since June 1.
The authorities informed that agricultural crops in 3,499 hectares of land and horticultural crops in 2,057 hectares of land have been destroyed, while 2,430 houses have been completely destroyed and 4,378 houses have been partially damaged. The number of livestock death stood at 99.
Noting that all the lakes and irrigation tanks are full due to the heavy downpour since June 1, Bommai advised the officials to take precautions to prevent breach of tank bunds.
He also gave directions to the officials ro take up rescue and rehabilitation work on a war footing.
Bommai asked the DCs to take measures to restore road connectivity in Dakshina Kannada, Uttara Kannada and Udupi districts. He also asked the authorities to conduct an immediate joint survey of the houses destroyed.
He then asked the authorities to remain alert for contingency action in areas prone to landslides in Kodagu district.
The DCs should ensure that there is no delay in releasing compensation, the CM said, adding that all the departments should work in coordination in taking up relief and rehabilitation work.
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President Joe Biden announced on Monday that al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed in a U.S. drone strike in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Al-Zawahiri was known for working with Osama bin Laden in the plotting of the 9/11 attacks against the U.S. that killed nearly 3,000 people at the New York’s Twin Towers, the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., and in a downed flight in Pennsylvania in 2001.
“He will never again, never again, allow Afghanistan to become a terrorist safe haven because he is gone and we’re going to make sure that nothing else happens,” Biden said. “This terrorist leader is no more.”
The operation is a win for the Biden administration after a disastrous military departure from Afghanistan that included the deaths of 13 U.S. Armed Forces personnel and left behind millions of dollars of military gear to the Taliban.
The departure also led to concerns that al-Qaeda would rebuild its power in Afghanistan under the Taliban’s rule. Despite a long-term hunt for al-Zawahiri, his location had not been known for several years.
The situation recently changed when it became known to CIA officials that the al-Qaeda leader was staying at a safe house in Kabul. Al-Zawahiri was reportedly on the balcony of the location when he was taken out by a drone, avoiding harm to others in the building or area.
“We make it clear again tonight: That no matter how long it takes, no matter where you hide, if you are a threat to our people, the United States will find you and take you out,” Biden noted.
Al-Zawahiri was 71 years old. He had led the organization since bin Laden’s death and had been involved in the leadership of al-Qaeda for parts of three decades. | https://jerusalemworldnews.com/daily-summary/president-biden-announces-killing-of-al-qaeda-leader-ayman-al-zawahiri/ | 2022-08-02T18:53:28Z | https://jerusalemworldnews.com/daily-summary/president-biden-announces-killing-of-al-qaeda-leader-ayman-al-zawahiri/ | true | 1 |
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Contrary to popular belief, a new study has found that smartphones and other digital devices could help improve memory skills rather than causing people to become lazy or forgetful.
Contrary to popular belief, a new study has found that smartphones and other digital devices could help improve memory skills rather than causing people to become lazy or forgetful. The findings, published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology, showed that digital devices help people store and remember important information. This, in turn, frees up their memory to recall additional less important things.
"We wanted to explore how storing information in a digital device could influence memory abilities," said researcher Sam Gilbert from the University College London.
"We found that when people were allowed to use external memory, the device helped them to remember the information they had saved into it. This was hardly surprising, but we also found that the device improved people's memory for unsaved information as well," he added.
Neuroscientists have previously expressed concerns that the overuse of technology could result in the breakdown of cognitive abilities and cause "digital dementia". However, the findings show that using a digital device as external memory not only helps people to remember the information saved on the device, but it also helps them to remember unsaved information too.
For the study, researchers developed a memory task to be played on a touchscreen digital tablet or computer. The test was undertaken by 158 volunteers aged between 18 and 71.
Participants were shown up to 12 numbered circles on the screen, and had to remember to drag some of these to the left and some to the right. The number of circles they remembered dragging to the correct side determined their pay at the end of the experiment.
One side was designated 'high value,' meaning that remembering to drag a circle to this side was worth 10 times as much money as remembering to drag a circle to the other 'low value' side.
Participants performed this task 16 times. They had to use their own memory to remember half of the trials and they were allowed to set reminders on the digital device for the other half.
The results found that participants tended to use digital devices to store the details of the high-value circles. And, when they did so, their memory for those circles was improved by 18 per cent.
Their memory for low-value circles was also improved by 27 per cent, even in people who had never set any reminders for low-value circles.However, results also showed a potential cost of using reminders. When they were taken away, the participants remembered the low-value circles better than the high-value ones, indicating that they had entrusted the high-value circles to their devices and then forgotten about them. | https://www.thehansindia.com/hans/young-hans/smartphones-may-help-improve-your-memory-skills-756155 | 2022-08-02T18:54:41Z | https://www.thehansindia.com/hans/young-hans/smartphones-may-help-improve-your-memory-skills-756155 | false | 5 |
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