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Who benefits from renewable energy subsidies? In Texas, it's often fossil fuel companies that are fighting clean energy elsewhere
Texas is known for fiercely promoting its oil and gas industries, but it’s also the No. 2 renewable energy producer in the country after California. In fact, more than a quarter of all the wind power produced in the United States in 2021 was generated in Texas.
These projects benefit from a lucrative state tax incentive program called Chapter 313 . That incentive program expires on Dec. 31, 2022, and the rush of applications for wind and solar energy projects to secure incentives before the deadline is providing a rare window into a notoriously opaque industry.
By reviewing the applications and ownership documents, we were able to track who actually builds and owns a large portion of the nation’s renewable energy, when and how those assets change hands, and who ultimately benefits from the tax incentives.
The results might surprise you. The majority of utility-scale solar and wind energy projects in Texas aren’t owned by companies focused on renewable energy – they’re owned by energy companies or utilities that are better known for fossil fuels, including some that have aggressively opposed renewable energy and climate policies in other states and nationally.
The policy implications of these findings are complex. While these subsidies might lead some energy companies to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, they also can allow energy companies to continue polluting from existing fossil fuel assets while collecting the subsidy benefits.
A subsidy program that saves companies billions
Chapter 313 limits how much companies have to pay in property taxes for schools if those companies build infrastructure and agree to create jobs. The Texas Legislature passed it in 2001 when a number of large companies, including Intel and Boeing, were considering Texas for an investment location.
Companies using this program can save billions of dollars in local property taxes. However, investigations have revealed high costs per job and minimal requirements for companies. The state’s school funding system also suffered.
The program wasn’t renewed, but companies that applied for the incentive by Aug. 1, 2022, could grandfather in their investments for 10 years of tax benefits. That led to the rush of applications , including for wind and solar projects.
Who’s proposing renewable energy projects?
We reviewed 191 wind and solar project applications filed in 2022. If built, these projects would almost double the number of renewable energy projects in Texas .
It is notoriously difficult to track the owners of renewable energy projects in the U.S., because most are structured as limited liability companies , or LLCs. However, the application for Texas incentives requires not only information on the owner, but also a signature of an individual representative of the owners. That provides a glimpse into the impact that subsidies can have and who benefits.
We found that just over a third – 69 out of 191 proposed projects – are owned by renewable energy companies, such as Danish company Ørsted and Recurrent Energy, owned by Canadian Solar.
Over half the proposals – 101 – were submitted by energy companies known more for oil and gas, or utilities with fossil fuel assets. This includes the renewable energy subsidiaries of oil supermajors such as Total and BP, and utility owners including EDF, AES and Engie, all of which are major global players.
Some project applications came from investment groups such as DeShaw Group, Cardinal Investment Group and Horus Capital. Apex Clean Energy, a renewable energy subsidiary of the major investment manager Ares Management, frequently showed up in applications.
New owners take over
The proposed projects provide a snapshot of the renewable energy projects’ developers – but what happens after these projects are built?
To figure that out, we also looked at all renewable energy projects completed in 2020 and 2021 that participated in the Chapter 313 incentive program.
To our surprise, almost half of the projects built in 2020 or 2021 had changed hands by 2022. Some were due to company acquisitions. Many other projects were sold.
This changed the composition of owners. While renewable energy companies owned roughly half the projects at the application stage, by 2022, two-thirds of the projects were owned by utilities and energy companies with fossil fuel assets.
The original developers may have benefited from the first year or so of the tax break, but the new owners are poised to reap the majority of the remaining years of the 10-year property tax incentive.
The most common pattern of sales was a renewable energy developer selling a project to an energy company or utility. For example, Duke Energy purchased a solar project originally owned by Recurrent Energy, and Alpin Sun sold a solar project to BP.
We found that ownership by self-described “venture capitalists” and other investors was rare before 2022. The lucrative and expiring incentive program likely led to a gold rush of applications, including by some companies with limited experience in renewable energy.
When renewable incentives become subsidies to fossil fuel companies
Many of the owners benefiting from these subsidies have parent companies with high carbon emissions and a history of fighting climate policies .
For example, the company with the most renewable energy projects subsidized under Chapter 313 from 2020 to 2022 is NextEra. NextEra is also the parent company of Florida Power and Light , a utility that has campaigned against rooftop solar in Florida and sued to block hydropower imports in Massachusetts. In Texas, however, NextEra lobbied for a continuation of Chapter 313 incentives.
Other major energy companies in the owner list include France’s Total Energy, BP, Duke Energy and Savion, which is owned by Shell.
The data suggests some possible tensions within green energy policy.
Environmentalists have long argued for federal and state subsidies for renewable energy as a means of combating climate change, including in the climate- and inflation-focused bill currently in Congress .
However, as our data analysis shows, the owners who benefit from renewable energy incentives can in some cases be the same fossil fuel companies that actively oppose a green energy transition. The results of a 2021 study , using data released by energy companies on earnings calls, also suggest that energy company investments in renewable energy projects are often simply diversification strategies – they aren’t replacing fossil fuels.
Our analysis is based on one program in Texas, but with the size of the Texas renewable energy sector, and the companies involved, it can offer insights for broader renewable energy policies.
Key to any subsidy program is clearly articulating the goals and tracking success in meeting them. If the goal is to reduce greenhouse as emissions, that means examining who is benefiting and determining if the subsidies are actually leading to a transition away from fossil fuels.
Our data begins to shine a light on the answer.
Nathan Jensen previously received funding from John and Laura Arnold Foundation for peer-reviewed research on the Texas Chapter 313 Program.
Isabella Steinhauer does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment. | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2692991618055/who-benefits-from-renewable-energy-subsidies-in-texas-it-s-often-fossil-fuel-companies-that-are-fighting-clean-energy-elsewhere | 2022-08-09T21:49:55Z | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2692991618055/who-benefits-from-renewable-energy-subsidies-in-texas-it-s-often-fossil-fuel-companies-that-are-fighting-clean-energy-elsewhere | false | 6 |
Los Angeles firefighters found a dead body hanging from a tree near the Griffith Park merry-go-round on Tuesday.
The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to reports of a fire at about 1:03pm PT.
After extinguishing the blaze, the LAFD called for police to investigate the death.
“It’s a death investigation. We’re assisting with body recovery,” an LAFD spokeswoman told the Los Angeles Times.
The age and gender of the deceased were not immediately known, the Fire Department said.
The Los Angeles Police Department said officers are on their way to the scene.
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CORBIN — The Southeastern Kentucky Firefighters Association last week hosted the annual conference for the Kentucky Firefighters Association for the first time since 2005 with KFA’s outgoing president, Eric Philpot, representing Corbin Fire Department, having a chance to bring the conference to his hometown this year.
“It’s our annual meeting that travels around the state. It is in a different location each year and so this year we brought it to Corbin,” said Philpot, adding that last year they had the conference in Newport, and the year before it was in Owensboro. “The reason for our association is to promote education in the fire service and to deal with legislation issues that the fire service deals with. So we kinda have our annual meeting every year to kinda go over any resolutions across the state (that) fire departments may see and need (that) need to be addressed in Frankfort.”
The conference is then a place for planning and debriefing after for any who attend the fire school. The Firefighter’s Association has the conference once a year to promote fellowship, training, and to discuss any issues that may come up with politicians and legislators. It also serves for planning and debriefing in regard to the annual fire school KFA hosts in Lexington each June.
When asked what kind of work the Firefighter’s Association has achieved by having the conference each year in order to decide what to address with legislators, Philpot said, “Every year we ask for a tax credit for volunteer firefighters. That is one thing on the agenda for this year again. We have a thing that’s called State Aid for volunteer fire departments and incentive pay for career fire departments. We have gotten those increased over the past few years.”
While Philpot didn’t specify on the amount for the state aid or the incentive pay, he did add, “We’ve also got a cancer policy put in place. If a firefighter passes away due to cancer, it’s considered a line-of-duty death. So their family gets benefits from that.”
Philpot commended the Corbin City Tourism Commission as a huge help in hosting the conference at the Corbin Center and The Corbin Arena this year. About 250 people registered to attend.
Last Thursday, the firefighters and their families all gathered together for a somber memorial service wherein over 80 names of firefighters who passed away, both in and out of the line of duty, were called. Red carnations represented those firefighters who had died in the line of duty in the past year since the last Firefighters conference. White signified those who passed away under normal circumstances while serving their fire department. The service was followed by speeches from officials including Attorney General Daniel Cameron and Senate President Robert Stivers.
“Now more than ever we need our firefighters and our first responders,” Gen. Cameron said in thanking the firefighters. “We need our heroes — we need the men and women of the Commonwealth who serve so courageously — and certainly need to show our appreciation to you.”
Cameron went on to list examples of how firefighters all over the state have responded to natural disasters, including tornadoes that rolled through western Kentucky last December as well as the recent flooding in eastern Kentucky.
The conference ran from Wednesday through Sunday. Other events during the conference included a women’s outing in downtown Corbin, a car show, a block party, and more. | https://www.thetimestribune.com/news/kentucky-firefighters-association-conference-held-in-corbin/article_318e2d6e-1352-11ed-a853-43673850fd90.html | 2022-08-09T21:50:07Z | https://www.thetimestribune.com/news/kentucky-firefighters-association-conference-held-in-corbin/article_318e2d6e-1352-11ed-a853-43673850fd90.html | true | 1 |
NEW YORK (AP) _ Inter Parfums Inc. (IPAR) on Tuesday reported second-quarter profit of $27.6 million.
The New York-based company said it had net income of 86 cents per share.
The results did not meet Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 98 cents per share.
The perfume maker posted revenue of $244.7 million in the period.
Inter Parfums expects full-year earnings to be $3.25 per share, with revenue expected to be $1 billion.
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South Sydney commuters face day of major delays and disruption on rail network as workers strike
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Nasa spacecraft snaps reveal giant ear-shaped crater on Mars
EAR’S a discovery worth trumpeting about — a giant lughole on Mars.
The familiar shape was on one of the latest images beamed back from the Red Planet by a Nasa spacecraft.
It appears to have a lobe and ear canal opening but, alas, no pointy top like Mr Spock’s ears in Star Trek.
In fact, the shape is a crater left behind after a space rock smashed into the planet’s surface.
It is 1.8km across and was spotted in Mars’s northern hemisphere.
Nasa called it an example of pareidolia, where we imagine features, such as faces, or patterns in objects.
It said: “In this case, we’re looking at an odd-shaped impact crater that looks a great deal like an ear.
"And once you see it, it’s almost impossible to un-see.”
The image was captured by the US space agency’s Mars.
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Reconnaissance Orbiter during a fly-past 291km above the surface in September 2020.
The craft, which has been orbiting and studying the planet since 2006, uses imaging technology nicknamed HiRise to study the geology and climate of Mars.
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It is not the first time body parts have been spotted on the planet — the orbiter picked up a happy face crater near its south pole, while a European craft found an eyeball crater in June.
Another crater caught by HiRise in 2018 was said to resemble arcade favourite Pac-Man in full munching mode, while the following year it found what appeared to be an E and a T daubed on the planet. | https://www.the-sun.com/news/5965656/large-ear-shaped-crater-mars/ | 2022-08-09T21:55:13Z | https://www.the-sun.com/news/5965656/large-ear-shaped-crater-mars/ | false | 5 |
CHAMPAIGN — The Unit 4 school district canceled the afternoon session of its supply giveaway today after an “overwhelming response” from families.
“All of the school supplies have been distributed,” the district said in an email to families. “If you are still in need of supplies, please contact your building principal.”
The district began its supply giveaway at 11 a.m. in Market Place Mall, next to the door near JC Penney. All supplies were handed off to student families by the end of the two-hour morning session.
Local organizations, including the United Way and Housing Authority of Champaign County, helped with the giveaway.
The afternoon session was initially scheduled for 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., according to the flyer posted to Champaign Unit 4's Facebook page. | https://www.news-gazette.com/news/unit-4-wraps-supply-giveaway-early-after-overwhelming-response/article_32ac5259-630a-5d1b-ad40-077f690c9d80.html | 2022-08-09T21:55:24Z | https://www.news-gazette.com/news/unit-4-wraps-supply-giveaway-early-after-overwhelming-response/article_32ac5259-630a-5d1b-ad40-077f690c9d80.html | false | null |
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara should reject GEICO's proposed $268 million auto insurance rate hike and its job- and education-based discriminatory rating system, wrote Consumer Watchdog in a petition filed with the California Department of Insurance (CDI) yesterday.
The increase falls hardest on working-class Californians. Drivers working in fields like custodial, construction, or food service will pay 25% higher premiums than drivers in GEICO's preferred "professional" occupations, including lobbyists, architects and financial analysts. They will pay almost 11% more than engineers, auditors, and judges.
Overall, the rate hike will impact 2.1 million GEICO policyholders who face an average $125 annual premium increase.
"Under GEICO's discriminatory discounts, investment bankers, consultants, surgeons, and attorneys will benefit on the back of low-income and blue-collar Californians," said Consumer Watchdog attorney Daniel L. Sternberg.
At the same time GEICO is seeking this rate hike, the company is closing its local offices in the state and laying off hundreds of employees. GEICO has also stopped selling insurance through telephone agents in the state, leaving online options through a computer or a mobile device as the only way to obtain a GEICO policy in California, and many other states.
"There should be little doubt that GEICO's actions will hurt California drivers. The lack of internet access risks California's most vulnerable communities being left behind in trying to secure home and auto insurance. Just as we saw with the COVID-19 vaccine, the digital divide can cause serious disparities in communities of color in their ability to access services," said Sternberg.
GEICO received two prior rate hikes in California in 2017 and 2018 before the pandemic took drivers off the road and claims plummeted.
The Insurance Commissioner has failed to act on a regulation to curb job- and education-based rate discrimination.
Consumer Watchdog called on Commissioner Lara to reject GEICO's use of job and education to overcharge working-class Californians in this rate filing, and move a regulation forward to make all insurance companies rate Californians fairly regardless of their job or education level.
Consumer Watchdog and 10 community and civil rights organizations challenged auto insurers' illegal and discriminatory use of job and education to set rates in February 2019. In September 2019, a Department of Insurance investigation confirmed those concerns, finding "wide socioeconomic disparities" created by insurance companies surcharging California drivers based on nothing more than their occupation or educational status. Three years later, Commissioner Lara has yet to adopt a regulation to stop the practice, and the last draft of a potential regulation was issued by the Department of Insurance nearly a year and a half ago.
Consumer Watchdog has recently filed challenges against Mercury Insurance Company's and Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club's ("Auto Club") rate hikes that also utilize a job- and education-based discriminatory rating system.
"Commissioner Lara needs to help working families and adopt regulations to stop occupation-based premium surcharges. Instead of rubber-stamping these discriminatory discounts, the Commissioner should use his voter-enacted authority under Proposition 103 to protect middle- and low-income families from being charged higher prices based on their jobs," said Sternberg.
Read Consumer Watchdog's Petition for Hearing and Petition to Intervene: https://consumerwatchdog.org/sites/default/files/2022-08/2022-08-08%20GEICO%20PFH.pdf
Read the community and civil rights groups' 2019 petition: https://consumerwatchdog.org/sites/default/files/2019-02/Job%26EducationPetition.pdf
Occupation has never been approved by regulation as a lawful rating factor under voter-enacted Proposition 103. GEICO's unfairly discriminatory occupation-based rating system means lower income and less-educated drivers continue to pay the highest premiums based solely on their job titles.
Voter-approved Proposition 103 requires auto insurance premiums be based primarily on three mandatory factors – driving safety record, annual mileage, and years driving experience – and prohibits unfairly discriminatory rates. Proposition 103 prohibits this kind of unfair rate discrimination based on income or race.
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Leon County Schools seeing surge in enrollment, causing delays in processing
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Just hours from the first day of school, there were delays at the Leon County Schools admissions office Tuesday as parents scrambled to get their kids registered.
The district’s deputy superintendent, Michelle Gayle, has asked parents to be patient.
She said as soon as parents submit all the necessary paperwork, it should take less than 48 hours for their child to be officially enrolled.
The district has been getting an influx of new students from out of state and out of county, Gayle said. Their phone lines have been ringing nonstop, and staff were handling about 500 ticket requests.
Ideally, every student would be registered before the first day, but Gayle said schools inevitably have late enrollments every year.
“We’re going to do everything that we can to get that child in, look at the documents, make sure they’re in the right grade level at the right school, so that hopefully, they can be in school before the end of the week,” Gayle said. “But we do ask for patience and grace. We are working around the clock to get all of this processed.”
LCS will be giving parents an additional 30 days to submit certain documents, like immunization records and health certificates.
To find a checklist of necessary documents and more info on how to register students for school, click here.
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Eddie Jones slapped down by RFU over private schools criticism
The Rugby Football Union have slapped down Eddie Jones over his scathing comments towards the role of public schools in English rugby.
Chief executive Bill Sweeney spoke to the England head coach on Sunday to remind Jones of the RFU's position on “the valued role the independent sector plays in the player pathway”.
The England head coach claimed players who are educated privately struggle to become leaders on the field of play, adding the system needs to be "blown up" if there is to be any meaningful change.
The RFU responded with a statement that was released on Tuesday: "RFU CEO, Bill Sweeney, spoke to the England head coach, Eddie Jones, on Sunday and confirmed the RFU position on the valued role the independent sector plays in the player pathway.
“The RFU is hugely appreciative and supportive of the role both the independent and state school sectors play in introducing boys and girls to our sport and in our player pathway. A collaborative approach and strong partnerships within the education sector ensure players are supported and offered opportunities to develop at all schools.
“The most recent England men’s squad contained players who have benefited from time within independent schools, including Maro Itoje and Henry Arundell, as well as many from the state sector including, Jonny Hill and Courtney Lawes.
“As a union, we are always working to broaden the appeal and accessibility of rugby union to boys and girls from a wide range of backgrounds.”
Eight of England’s starting XV against Australia in their most recent Test match were privately educated, while their whole U18s squad are attached to public schools.
However, England's squad for the 2019 World Cup, when they reached the final before losing to South Africa, was lauded for its diversity and was regarded as a success story in the development of the sport within England.
But Jones told the i newspaper on Sunday that the current system needs changing: "If you have only been in a system where you get to 15, you have a bit of rugby ability and then go to Harrow.
"Then for two years you do nothing but play rugby, everything's done for you. That's the reality. You have this closeted life.
"When things go to crap on the field who's going to lead because these blokes have never had experience of it? I see that as a big thing.
"When we are on the front foot we are the best in the world. When we are not on the front foot our ability to find a way to win, our resolve, is not as it should be."
Jones’ comments caused outrage among public school's officials with Independent Schools Council chairman Barnaby Lenon leading an angry attack on the Australian.
“Where does he think rugby players are going to come from given that a low proportion of state schools offer rugby?” said the former headmaster at Harrow.
“Rather than whinge about the schools that have trained up such a high proportion of his best players, we should focus on what the rugby authorities might be doing to develop individual pupils who are very good at rugby, many of whom can be identified by the age of 14.”
Neil Rollings, who chairs Padsis, an influential body for directors of sport in independent schools, says that rugby in public schools is dwindling and in fact in need of further support, in stark contrast to Jones' beliefs.
The rise of football inside independent schools has impacted on rugby, where the contact form of the game is also no longer compulsory.
“There will be no school in the country that makes contact rugby compulsory and it will be illegal to do that,” says Rollings.
Although the vast majority of directors of sport in school still have direct past experience of playing rugby, the drop-off in numbers is especially evident between Years 10 and 12. Rollings says fewer boys are playing rugby than at any point in the last 200 years and that there is a need both to offer different formats, including touch rugby and other variants with less contact, but also proactively state benefits which stretch far behind performance or fitness to teamship and camaraderie.
“It’s place as the dominant game of the autumn term, played by a majority of boys, is under growing threat,” he says. “The game won’t die - it will just have a different identity both in clubs and schools. The ‘risk’ lobby has been mobilised. What the game hasn’t effectively done is mobilise the ‘benefit’ lobby to counter that. The benefits of the game game - widely, though tacitly understood by the rugby family - have been articulated less effectively. Rugby, in my view, has been the ultimate team game. But, once you have got choice, the game has to make itself attractive in order to return a critical mass of players.” | https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/eddie-jones-slapped-down-rfu-130512366.html?src=rss | 2022-08-09T22:03:31Z | https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/eddie-jones-slapped-down-rfu-130512366.html?src=rss | true | 1 |
PLANTATION, Fla., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Akumin Inc. (NASDAQ: AKU) (TSX: AKU) ("Akumin" or the "Company"), a national partner of choice for U.S. hospitals, health systems and physician groups with comprehensive solutions addressing outsourced radiology and oncology service line needs, announced today its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022.
Second Quarter 2022 Highlights
- Akumin's radiology business delivered strong quarterly same store volume performance on a consolidated pro forma basis, which assumes the Company's acquisition of Alliance HealthCare Services, Inc. ("Alliance") was completed as of January 1, 2021:
- The Company reported revenue totaling $192.1 million for the second quarter, a $122.6 million or 176.5% increase over the second quarter of last year. The increase is significantly attributable to the Company's acquisition of Alliance on September 1, 2021. On a sequential basis, revenue increased $5.9 million or 3.1% over the first quarter of 2022.
- The Company's net loss was $26.1 million compared to a net loss of $6.9 million in the second quarter of last year. Basic and diluted loss per share was $0.34 for the second quarter of 2022. This compares with a basic and diluted loss per share of $0.10 for the second quarter of 2021.
- Akumin generated $38.2 million of Adjusted EBITDA (as defined below) for the quarter, a $26.0 million or 212.7% increase over the second quarter of last year. On a sequential basis, Adjusted EBITDA increased $6.2 million or 19.3% over the first quarter of 2022.
Commenting on the second quarter results, Riadh Zine, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, said, "We are very pleased that our financial results in the quarter once again exceeded consensus street estimates demonstrating the strength, scale and resilience of our business, notwithstanding the significant management effort and resources allocated to our integration initiatives and the challenges facing our industry including cost inflation, labor shortages and disrupted supply chains."
"Our commitment to achieving previously disclosed synergy estimates was clearly evident in the second quarter based on the magnitude of restructuring charges and related severance costs incurred during the quarter. Our integration efforts, combined with our organic growth, resulted in continued Adjusted EBITDA margin expansion and we anticipate further benefits to our financial results in future periods," Zine continued.
"Given the progress we made in the quarter to streamline our business, we remain confident that we will be able to achieve our 2022 financial guidance and objectives despite a reduction in planned capital expenditures. Akumin remains focused on its vision to deliver patient-centered innovation, clinical standardization and exceptional healthcare value to our patients and health system and hospital partners," Zine concluded.
Unless otherwise indicated, all amounts are expressed in U.S. dollars. Certain financial measures, including those expressed on an adjusted basis, are non-GAAP measures. See "Non-GAAP Measures" and "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures" included in this press release for further details.
Investor Presentation
Akumin would like to invite interested parties to an investor presentation to be held on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time where management will discuss second quarter results.
Conference call details:
Date: 8:30a.m. Eastern Time, Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Click to join by phone: https://akum.in/Q2-2022-Results-Audio Access via webcast: https://akum.in/Q2-2022-Results-Webcast To show dial-In number: https://akum.in/Q2-2022-Results-Dial-In-Numbers
A related presentation will be available from Akumin's website (www.akumin.com) and at https://akumin.com/investor-relations/events-presentations/. Participants are asked to connect at least 10 minutes prior to the beginning of the call to ensure participation. The webcast archive will be available for 90 days. A replay of the presentation will also be available by calling 1-888-203-1112, or 647-436-0148 for international callers, using passcode 3787518.
About Akumin
Akumin is a national partner of choice for U.S. hospitals, health systems and physician groups with comprehensive solutions addressing outsourced radiology and oncology service line needs. Akumin provides (1) fixed-site outpatient diagnostic imaging services through a network of owned and/or operated imaging locations; and (2) outpatient radiology and oncology services and solutions to approximately 1,000 hospitals and health systems across 48 states. By combining clinical and operational expertise with the latest advances in technology and information systems, Akumin facilitates diagnosis and treatment for patients and their providers. Akumin's imaging procedures include magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET and PET/CT), ultrasound, diagnostic radiology (X-ray), mammography, and other related procedures; our cancer care services include a full suite of radiation therapy and related offerings. For more information, visit www.akumin.com.
Non-GAAP Measures
This press release refers to certain non-GAAP measures. These non-GAAP measures are not recognized measures under United States generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP. These non-GAAP measures are provided as additional information to complement those GAAP measures by providing further understanding of our results of operations from management's perspective. Accordingly, these non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation nor as a substitute for analysis of our financial information reported under GAAP. We use non-GAAP financial measures, including "EBITDA", "Adjusted EBITDA" and "Adjusted EBITDA Margin" (each as defined below). These non-GAAP measures are used to provide investors with supplemental measures of our operating performance and thus highlight trends in our core business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying solely on GAAP measures. We believe the use of these non-GAAP measures, along with GAAP financial measures, enhances the reader's understanding of our operating results and is useful to us and to investors in comparing performance with competitors, estimating enterprise value, and making investment decisions. We also believe that securities analysts, investors, and other interested parties frequently use non-GAAP measures in the evaluation of issuers. Our management uses non-GAAP measures to facilitate operating performance comparisons from period to period, to prepare annual operating budgets and forecasts and to determine components of management compensation. The non-GAAP measures used by us are susceptible to varying methods of calculation and may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures used to the most comparable GAAP measures are included in this release in the tables which follow.
We define such non-GAAP measures as follows:
"EBITDA" means net income (loss) before interest expense, income tax expense (benefit), and depreciation and amortization.
"Adjusted EBITDA" means EBITDA, as further adjusted for restructuring charges, severance and related costs, settlements and related costs (recoveries), stock-based compensation, losses (gains) on disposal of property and equipment, acquisition-related costs, financial instrument revaluation adjustments, gain on conversion of debt to equity investment, deferred rent expense, impairment charges, other losses (gains), and one-time adjustments.
"Adjusted EBITDA Margin" means Adjusted EBITDA divided by the total revenue in the period.
Forward-Looking Information
Certain information in this press release constitutes forward-looking information or forward-looking statements. In some cases, but not necessarily in all cases, such statements or information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "targets", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "an opportunity exists", "is positioned", "estimates", "intends", "assumes", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate" or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might", "will" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved". In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, projections or other characterizations of future events or circumstances contain forward-looking information. Statements containing forward-looking information are not historical facts but instead represent management's expectations, estimates and projections regarding future events.
Forward-looking information is necessarily based on a number of opinions, assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by Akumin as of the date of this press release, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including but not limited to the factors described in greater detail in the "Risk Factors" section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, filed with the SEC on March 16, 2022, as amended by Amendment No. 1 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on April 12, 2022 and the "Risk Factors" section of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2022, filed with the SEC on August 9, 2022, all of which are available at www.sec.gov. These factors are not intended to represent a complete list of the factors that could affect Akumin; however, these factors should be considered carefully. There can be no assurance that such estimates and assumptions will prove to be correct. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and Akumin expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements containing any forward-looking information, or the factors or assumptions underlying them, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Selected Consolidated Financial Information
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Urban One, Inc. (NASDAQ: UONEK and UONE) today reported its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022. Net revenue was approximately $118.8 million, an increase of 10.4% from the same period in 2021. The Company reported operating income of approximately $23.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to approximately $37.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. Broadcast and digital operating income1 was approximately $55.1 million, an increase of 11.2% from the same period in 2021. Net income was approximately $15.0 million or $0.30 per share (basic) compared to $17.9 million or $0.36 per share (basic) for the same period in 2021. Adjusted EBITDA2 was approximately $47.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to approximately $44.8 million for the same period in 2021.
Alfred C. Liggins, III, Urban One's CEO and President stated, "We had a strong finish to Q2, driven by continued robust growth in digital and cable television advertising, both of which were up double digits. Our spot radio business outperformed the markets in which we operate by 230 Bps, and I was pleased with our overall 10.4% revenue growth, as a result of which we were able to post adjusted EBITDA growth of 6.1% y-o-y. Like other media businesses, we have experienced a slow-down in Q3, particularly in core radio which is currently pacing down low-to-mid single-digits. Given our diversified mix of assets, I still anticipate consolidated net revenues to grow in Q3, and we remain well positioned for political advertising later in the year. We will continue to be disciplined with capital allocation decisions and our cash position remains strong. We finished the quarter with net leverage below 4.0x, in line with our goal to continue to reduce leverage over time."
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements represent management's current expectations and are based upon information available to Urban One at the time of this release. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond Urban One's control, that may cause the actual results to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are described in Urban One's reports on Forms 10-K, 10-K/A, 10-Q, 10-Q/A, 8-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including the current report on Form 8-K filed August 09, 2022 with this press release. Urban One does not undertake any duty to update any forward-looking statements.
The COVID-19 pandemic could have an impact on certain of our revenue and alternative revenue sources on a going forward basis. While parts of the country are recovering, other parts could see a resurgence of the pandemic and this could impact our results of operations, particularly in our larger markets such as Dallas, Houston and Atlanta. During the early portion of the pandemic, a number of advertisers across a variety of significant advertising categories reduced advertising spend due to the pandemic. This has been particularly true within our radio segment which derives substantial revenue from local advertisers, including in areas such as Texas, Ohio and Georgia. The economies in these areas were hit particularly hard due to social distancing and other government interventions. Further, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a shift in the way people work and commute, which in some instances has altered demand for our broadcasting radio advertising. Finally, the COVID-19 outbreak caused the postponement or cancellation of certain of our tent pole special events or otherwise impaired or limited ticket sales for such events. A resurgence could have a similar future impact. We do not carry business interruption insurance to compensate us for losses and such losses may continue to occur as a result of the ongoing and fluctuating nature of the COVID-19 pandemic. New outbreaks or surges in new cases due to variants in the markets in which we operate could have material impacts on our liquidity, operations including potential impairment of assets, and our financial results. Likewise, our income from our investment in MGM National Harbor Casino has at times been negatively impacted by closures and limitations on occupancy imposed by state and local governmental authorities.
Net revenue consists of gross revenue, net of local and national agency and outside sales representative commissions. Agency and outside sales representative commissions are calculated based on a stated percentage applied to gross billing.
Net revenue increased to approximately $118.8 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, from approximately $107.6 million for the same period in 2021. Net revenues from our radio broadcasting segment increased 4.9% compared to the same period in 2021. Net revenue from our radio broadcasting segment, excluding political advertising, increased 1.3% compared to the same period in 2021. Reach Media's net revenues increased 17.8% for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to the same period in 2021, due primarily to increased demand. We recognized approximately $53.4 million and $48.5 million of revenue from our cable television segment during the three months ended June 30, 2022, and 2021, respectively, due primarily to increased advertising sales. Net revenue for our digital segment increased approximately $2.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to the same period in 2021 primarily from higher direct revenues.
Operating expenses, excluding depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation and impairment of long-lived assets, increased to approximately $75.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, up 12.0% from the approximately $67.2 million incurred for the comparable quarter in 2021. The overall operating expense increase was driven by higher programming and technical expenses, higher selling, general and administrative expenses, and higher corporate selling, general and administrative expenses.
As a result of corresponding increases in revenue, we've incurred an increase in the following expenses: increase of approximately $2.3 million in employee compensation expenses, $2.3 million in variable expenses, $1.5 million in travel, entertainment and office expenses, $1.3 million in contract labor, talent costs and consulting fees, and $1.0 million in marketing and event spending.
Depreciation and amortization expense increased to approximately $2.5 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, compared to approximately $2.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2021.
Interest expense remained flat at approximately $15.9 million for the quarters ended June 30, 2022 and 2021. The Company made cash interest payments of $924,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, compared to cash interest payments of $172,000 on its outstanding debt for the quarter ended June 30, 2021. During the three months ended June 30, 2022, the PPP loan and related accrued interest was forgiven and recorded as other income in the amount of $7.6 million. During the quarter ended June 30, 2022, the Company repurchased approximately $25.0 million of its 2028 Notes at an average price of approximately 91.0% of par, resulting in a net gain on retirement of debt of approximately $1.9 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2022.
The impairment of long-lived assets for the three months ended June 30, 2022, was related to a non-cash impairment charge of approximately $4.3 million recorded to reduce the carrying value of our Atlanta market goodwill balance and a charge of approximately $10.7 million associated with our Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, and Raleigh radio market broadcasting licenses, of which approximately $3.7 million relates to periods ending prior to January 1, 2022. The fair value of the radio broadcasting licenses were overstated by approximately $1.1 million, $2.8 million, and $2.1 million as of December 31, 2019, March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2021, respectively, and understated by approximately $2.3 million as of September 30, 2020. Accordingly, the Company recorded an out-of-period non-cash impairment charge of approximately $3.7 million during the three months ended June 30, 2022. The Company determined that correcting the error in the three-month period ended June 30, 2022 does not materially misstate the statement of operations for this period. In addition, we recorded an impairment charge of approximately $1.9 million associated with the estimated asset sale consideration for one of our Indianapolis radio broadcasting licenses.
During the three months ended June 30, 2022, we recorded a provision for income taxes of approximately $3.7 million compared to approximately $6.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The decrease in the provision for income taxes was primarily due to the application of the estimated annual effective tax rate for the year to date and pre-tax income of approximately $19.5 million during the quarter, and discrete tax benefits of approximately $2.1 million primarily related to non-taxable income forgiveness of the PPP Loan. The tax provision resulted in an effective tax rate of 19.1% and 24.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The Company paid income taxes of $696,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 and paid income taxes of $814,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2021.
Other income, net, was approximately $9.7 million and $2.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. We recognized other income in the amount of approximately $2.1 million and $1.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, related to our MGM investment. As noted above, during the three months ended June 30, 2022, the PPP loan and related accrued interest was forgiven and recorded as other income in the amount of $7.6 million.
Other pertinent financial information includes capital expenditures of approximately $2.3 million and $1.6 million for the quarters ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
During the three months ended June 30, 2022, the Company did not repurchase any shares of Class A common stock and repurchased 4,665,589 shares of Class D common stock in the amount of approximately $24.6 million. During the three months ended June 30, 2021, the Company did not repurchase any shares of Class A or Class D common stock.
The Company, in connection with its prior 2009 stock option and restricted stock plan and its current 2019 Equity and Performance Incentive Plan (the "2019 Plan"), is authorized to purchase shares of Class D common stock to satisfy employee tax obligations in connection with the vesting of share grants under the plan. During the three months ended June 30, 2022, the Company executed a Stock Vest Tax Repurchase of 16,181 shares of Class D Common Stock in the amount of $91,000. During the three months ended June 30, 2021, the Company executed a Stock Vest Tax Repurchase of 14,051 shares of Class D Common Stock in the amount of $33,000.
Supplemental Financial Information:
For comparative purposes, the following more detailed, unaudited statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 are included.
Urban One, Inc. will hold a conference call to discuss its results for the second fiscal quarter of 2022. The conference call is scheduled for Tuesday, August 09, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. EDT. To participate on this call, U.S. callers may dial toll-free 1-877-226-8163; international callers may dial direct (+1) 234-720-6983. The Access Code is 2993856.
A replay of the conference call will be available from 8:30 p.m. EDT August 09, 2022 until 12:00 a.m. EDT August 12, 2022. Callers may access the replay by calling 1-866-207-1041; international callers may dial direct (+1) 402-970-0847. The replay Access Code is 8046193.
Access to live audio and a replay of the conference call will also be available on Urban One's corporate website at www.urban1.com. The replay will be made available on the website for seven days after the call.
Urban One, Inc. (urban1.com), together with its subsidiaries, is the largest diversified media company that primarily targets Black Americans and urban consumers in the United States. The Company owns TV One, LLC (tvone.tv), a television network serving more than 59 million households, offering a broad range of original programming, classic series and movies designed to entertain, inform and inspire a diverse audience of adult Black viewers. As of June 30, 2022, we owned and/or operated 64 independently formatted, revenue producing broadcast stations (including 54 FM or AM stations, 8 HD stations, and the 2 low power television stations we operate) branded under the tradename "Radio One" in 13 urban markets in the United States. Through its controlling interest in Reach Media, Inc. (blackamericaweb.com), the Company also operates syndicated programming including the Rickey Smiley Morning Show, the Russ Parr Morning Show and the DL Hughley Show. In addition to its radio and television broadcast assets, Urban One owns iOne Digital (ionedigital.com), our wholly owned digital platform serving the African-American community through social content, news, information, and entertainment websites, including its Cassius, Bossip, HipHopWired and MadameNoire digital platforms and brands. We also have invested in a minority ownership interest in MGM National Harbor, a gaming resort located in Prince George's County, Maryland. Through our national multi-media operations, we provide advertisers with a unique and powerful delivery mechanism to the African-American and urban audiences.
Notes:
1 "Broadcast and digital operating income" consists of net (loss) income before depreciation and amortization, corporate selling, general and administrative expenses, stock-based compensation, income taxes, noncontrolling interest in income (loss) of subsidiaries, interest expense, impairment of long-lived assets, other (income) expense, loss (gain) on retirement of debt, gain on sale-leaseback and interest income. Broadcast and digital operating income is not a measure of financial performance under generally accepted accounting principles. Nevertheless, broadcast and digital operating income is a significant measure used by our management to evaluate the operating performance of our core operating segments because broadcast and digital operating income provides helpful information about our results of operations apart from expenses associated with our fixed assets and long-lived intangible assets, income taxes, investments, debt financings and retirements, overhead, stock-based compensation, impairment charges, and asset sales. Our measure of broadcast and digital operating income is similar to industry use of station operating income; however, it reflects our more diverse business and therefore is not completely analogous to "station operating income" or other similarly titled measures used by other companies. Broadcast and digital operating income does not purport to represent operating income or loss, or cash flow from operating activities, as those terms are defined under generally accepted accounting principles, and should not be considered as an alternative to those measurements as an indicator of our performance. A reconciliation of net income (loss) to broadcast and digital operating income has been provided in this release.
2 "Adjusted EBITDA" consists of net income (loss) plus (1) depreciation, amortization, income taxes, interest expense, noncontrolling interest in (loss) income of subsidiaries, impairment of long-lived assets, stock-based compensation, (gain) loss on retirement of debt, gain on sale-leaseback, Employment Agreement and incentive plan award expenses and other compensation, contingent consideration from acquisition, corporate development costs, severance-related costs, cost investment income, less (2) other income and interest income. Net income before interest income, interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization is commonly referred to in our business as "EBITDA." Adjusted EBITDA and EBITDA are not measures of financial performance under generally accepted accounting principles. However, we believe Adjusted EBITDA is often a useful measure of a company's operating performance and is a significant measure used by our management to evaluate the operating performance of our business because Adjusted EBITDA excludes charges for depreciation, amortization and interest expense that have resulted from our acquisitions and debt financing, our taxes, impairment charges, and gain on retirements of debt. Accordingly, we believe that Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information about the operating performance of our business, apart from the expenses associated with our fixed assets and long-lived intangible assets or capital structure. EBITDA is frequently used as one of the measures for comparing businesses in the broadcasting industry, although our measure of Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies, including, but not limited to the fact that our definition includes the results of all four segments (radio broadcasting, Reach Media, digital and cable television). Adjusted EBITDA and EBITDA do not purport to represent operating income or cash flow from operating activities, as those terms are defined under generally accepted accounting principles, and should not be considered as alternatives to those measurements as an indicator of our performance. A reconciliation of net income (loss) to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA has been provided in this release.
3 For the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, Urban One had 50,806,346 and 49,789,892 shares of common stock outstanding on a weighted average basis (basic), respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, Urban One had 50,994,612 and 49,124,056 shares of common stock outstanding on a weighted average basis (basic), respectively.
4 For the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, Urban One had 54,658,543 and 53,780,918 shares of common stock outstanding on a weighted average basis (fully diluted for outstanding stock awards), respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, Urban One had 54,871,963 and 53,186,619 shares of common stock outstanding on a weighted average basis (fully diluted for outstanding stock awards), respectively.
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Record Twelve-Month Natural Gas Distribution Margin and Utility Infrastructure Revenues
2022 Guidance Update Reflects Near-Term Macroeconomic Pressures and Increased Operating Expenses
Optimizing Southwest Gas Corporation to Accelerate Value Creation for Stockholders and Customers
Maximizing Value for All Stockholders By Continuing Review of Strategic Alternatives for Centuri and MountainWest
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SWX) ("Southwest Gas" or the "Company") today reported second quarter 2022 financial results.
"Our business is fundamentally strong and poised for long-term value creation as we continue to meet the energy needs of our customers. Our second quarter results were very much in-line with our expectations when you exclude certain event-driven expenses at the utility that we do not believe will continue through the remainder of the year and the impact of global supply chain and inflationary headwinds across our infrastructure services portfolio," said Karen S. Haller, President and Chief Executive Officer. "As our Board continues to review alternatives for MountainWest and Centuri, we will continue the disciplined execution of our strategic plan across our business units to deliver performance for our stockholders, customers, and employees."
Ms. Haller, continued, "By optimizing the utility, we are confident that we can improve financial performance and generate significant value. As we focus on the safety and reliability of our service, capital expenditure and rate case process optimization, and operating expense discipline - we will produce strong outcomes for our customers and accelerate value creation for our stockholders."
Southwest Gas Holdings Financial Highlights
- Consolidated net loss of $0.10 per diluted share (and adjusted consolidated earnings of $0.23 per diluted share), compared to consolidated earnings of $0.43 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2021.
- Consolidated net loss of $6.6 million (and adjusted consolidated net income of $15.7 million), compared to consolidated net income of $25.1 million for the second quarter of 2021.
- Record twelve-month natural gas distribution operating margin and utility infrastructure revenues.
- Company-owned Life Insurance ("COLI") policy cash surrender value net decline of $5.2 million ($0.08 per diluted share) for the quarter, compared to a $3.1 million ($0.05 per diluted share) increase for the second quarter of 2021.
- Adjustments to second quarter earnings include $28.9 million of collective nonrecurring shareholder activism/settlement, stockholder litigation, and strategic review expenses, as well as certain MountainWest costs expected to be nonrecurring over the longer term.
Strategic Alternatives Review Process Update
As previously announced, the Southwest Gas Board of Directors (the "Board") unanimously determined to conclude the strategic review process for Southwest Gas Holdings and Southwest Gas Corporation and continue to review strategic alternatives for MountainWest and Centuri, including a sale or spin-off of Centuri. Southwest Gas Corporation's strong long-term rate base growth, improving earned ROEs and favorable regional growth backdrop are expected to drive forward the continued execution of its strategic operating plan while delivering excellent service to customers, creating new opportunities for employees, and providing innovative energy solutions within an evolving energy landscape.
Business Segment Highlights
Natural Gas Distribution
The natural gas distribution segment recorded a net loss of $2.3 million in the second quarter of 2022, compared to net income of $11.4 million in the second quarter of 2021. The current quarter results benefited from improved operating margin, but were impacted by transitory, event-driven expenses, a market-related decrease in COLI amounts, and additional inflationary costs.
Key operational highlights include:
- 39,000 new utility customers added during the past 12 months;
- Record twelve-month operating margin of $1.1 billion;
- Increased operating margin by $15 million compared to the second quarter of 2021, including the impact of new general rates in Nevada effective April 1, 2022;
- $152 million capital investment during the quarter; and
- Customer satisfaction score for the second quarter in 2022 remains at an impressive 95%.
Key drivers of the second quarter performance in 2022 as compared to second quarter performance in 2021 include:
- COLI results declined $8.3 million compared to the second quarter of 2021;
- O&M expense increased $24.7 million compared to the second quarter of 2021 due to:
- Increased interest expense of $4.5 million compared to the second quarter of 2021.
Timing associated with rate relief:
- Nevada rate relief began in Q2 2022; and
- Arizona rate relief anticipated in early 2023.
Natural Gas Distribution Segment Guidance and Outlook:
- ROE in 2023 and beyond of 8%+;
- Five-year utility rate base compound annual growth rate of 5% – 7% (2022 – 2026);
- 5-Year O&M/per customer CAGR of less than 1%;
- 2022 net income guidance of $185 million to $195 million (revised from the previous $200 million to $210 million), primarily due to certain transitory, event-driven costs, which includes COLI earnings of $3 million – $5 million;
- 2022 capital expenditures in support of customer growth, system improvements, and pipe replacement programs, optimized to $600 million to $650 million (previously was $650 million to $700 million); and
- 5-Year capital expenditures of $2.5 – $3.5 billion.
Centuri / Utility Infrastructure Services
The utility infrastructure services segment had net income of $4.7 million in the second quarter of 2022, compared to net income of $15.1 million in the second quarter 2021. While revenues increased $177.5 million over the second quarter of 2021, Centuri's performance was impacted by inflation, mix of work, and increased amortization and interest related to Riggs Distler.
Key operational highlights include:
- Record revenues of $706.1 million, an increase of 34% compared to the second quarter of 2021;
- $125+ million contracted off-shore wind project work continuing in the second half of 2022; significant pending awards for multi-year performance; and
- Significant contract renewal with large electric utility customer.
Key drivers of Centuri's second quarter performance in 2022 as compared to second quarter performance in 2021 include:
- Increases in fuel due to inflation ($8.3 million) and inclusion of Riggs Distler ($2.6 million);
- Negative impact on work mix and volume due to customers' supply chain challenges in procuring necessary materials and equipment;
- Higher cost for subcontractors, equipment rental, and project related travel costs; and
- Increased interest expense ($11 million) and amortization expense ($5.1 million) due to acquisition of Riggs Distler.
Centuri / Utility Infrastructure Services Segment Guidance and Outlook:
- 2022 revenues of $2.65 billion to $2.80 billion;
- 2022 EBITDA margin of 10% to 11% (revised from the previous 11% to 12% due to inflationary and customer supply chain headwinds); and
- 2023 EBITDA margin of 11% - 12% and 9% - 11% CAGR through 2026.
MountainWest / Pipeline and Storage
MountainWest reported $15 million of net income. The Company notes that MountainWest's results were impacted by $4.5 million of pre-tax, nonrecurring expenses, primarily associated with post-acquisition integration costs. After accounting for these nonrecurring expenses, MountainWest results were in line with Company expectations. The Company expects to complete the integration of MountainWest by the first quarter of 2023. In addition, the Company has identified approximately $100 million of incremental growth investment opportunities over the next three years at MountainWest, which are expected to provide future income growth.
Key operational highlights include:
- $62.1 million in recognized revenue; and
- Contributed $15.1 million to consolidated net income and $18.6 million on an adjusted basis.
MountainWest / Pipeline and Storage Segment Guidance and Outlook:
- 2022 revenue of $250 million to $255 million (previously $240 million to $245 million);
- 2022 run rate EBITDA margin of 65% to 67% (updated from 68% to 72%), primarily due to incremental overlapping TSA, labor, and technology integration costs;
- Earnings accretion in 2022 on a run rate basis exclusive of nonrecurring integration costs; and
- Targeting approximately $100 million in incremental growth investment opportunities at MountainWest over the next three years. The Company further expects to construct these projects at an EBITDA build multiple of less than 6x, driving meaningful value creation for stockholders.
Conference Call and Webcast
Southwest Gas will host a conference call on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. ET to discuss its second quarter 2022 results. The associated press releases and presentation slides are available at https://investors.swgasholdings.com/investor-overview.
The call will be webcast live on the Company's website at www.swgasholdings.com. The telephone dial-in numbers in the U.S. and Canada are toll free: (800) 343-4849 or international (203) 518-9814. The conference ID is SWXQ222. The webcast will be archived on the Southwest Gas website.
Southwest Gas Holdings currently has three business segments:
Southwest Gas Corporation provides safe and reliable natural gas service to over 2 million customers in Arizona, Nevada, and California.
Centuri Group, Inc. is a strategic infrastructure services company that partners with regulated utilities to build and maintain the energy network that powers millions of homes and businesses across the United States and Canada.
MountainWest operates over 2,000 miles of highly contracted, FERC-regulated interstate natural gas pipeline providing transportation and underground storage services in the Rocky Mountain region.
Forward-Looking Statements: This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements include, without limitation, statements regarding Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") and the Company's expectations or intentions regarding the future. These forward-looking statements can often be identified by the use of words such as "will", "predict", "continue", "forecast", "expect", "believe", "anticipate", "outlook", "could", "target", "project", "intend", "plan", "seek", "estimate", "should", "may" and "assume", as well as variations of such words and similar expressions referring to the future, and include (without limitation) statements regarding expectations of continuing growth in 2022. In addition, the statements under headings pertaining to "Guidance and Outlook" that are not historic, constitute forward-looking statements. A number of important factors affecting the business and financial results of the Company could cause actual results to differ materially from those stated in the forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, the timing and impact of executing (or not executing) on various strategic alternatives, including whether we will sell or spin Centuri and/or sell MountainWest, the timing and amount of rate relief, changes in rate design, customer growth rates, the effects of regulation/deregulation, tax reform and related regulatory decisions, the impacts of construction activity at Centuri, the potential for, and the impact of, a credit rating downgrade, the costs to integrate MountainWest, future earnings trends, inflation, sufficiency of labor markets and similar resources, seasonal patterns, current and future litigation, and the impacts of stock market volatility. In addition, the Company can provide no assurance that its discussions about future operating margin, operating income, COLI earnings, interest expense, and capital expenditures of the natural gas distribution segment will occur. Likewise, the Company can provide no assurance regarding segment revenues, EBITDA, EBITDA margin or growth rates, that projects expected to be undertaken with results as stated will occur, nor that interest expense patterns will transpire as expected, nor can it provide assurance regarding acquisitions or their impacts, including management's plans or expectations related thereto, including with regard to Riggs Distler or MountainWest. Factors that could cause actual results to differ also include (without limitation) those discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc.'s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in the Company's and Southwest Gas Corporation's current and periodic reports, including our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, filed from time to time with the SEC. The statements in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, even if subsequently made available by the Company on its Web site or otherwise. The Company does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise.
Non-GAAP Measures. This earnings release contains financial measures that have not been calculated in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. ("GAAP"). These non-GAAP measures include (i) adjusted consolidated earnings per diluted share, (ii) adjusted consolidated net income, (iii) natural gas distribution segment adjusted net income (loss), (iv) pipeline and storage segment adjusted net income, (v) utility infrastructure services segment adjusted net income (loss), and (vi) adjusted corporate and administrative net loss. Management uses these non-GAAP measures internally to evaluate performance and in making financial and operational decisions. Management believes that its presentation of these measures provides investors greater transparency with respect to its results of operations and that these measures are useful for a period-to-period comparison of results. Management also believes that providing these non-GAAP financial measures helps investors evaluate the Company's operating performance, profitability, and business trends in a way that is consistent with how management evaluates such performance. Adjusted consolidated net income for the three-, six- and twelve- months ended June 30, 2022 includes adjustments to add back expenses related to the MountainWest acquisition and integration expenses, the stockholder activism and settlement, and the strategic review. Management believes that it is appropriate to adjust for expenses related to the MountainWest acquisition and integration because they are expenses that will not recur in periods following the integration. Management believes it is appropriate to adjust for expenses related to the stockholder activism, proxy contest and related stockholder litigation because these matters are unique and outside of the ordinary course of business for the Company. In addition, utility infrastructure services adjusted net income, adjusted loss for corporate and administrative, and adjusted consolidated net income include adjustments associated with acquisition-related costs, including, as applicable, related to the Riggs Distler and MountainWest acquisitions.
Management also uses the non-GAAP measure operating margin related to its natural gas distribution operations. Southwest recognizes operating revenues from the distribution and transportation of natural gas (and related services) to customers. Gas cost is a tracked cost, which is passed through to customers without markup under purchased gas adjustment ("PGA") mechanisms, impacting revenues and net cost of gas sold on a dollar-for-dollar basis, thereby having no impact on Southwest's profitability. Therefore, management routinely uses operating margin, defined by management as regulated operations revenues less the net cost of gas sold, in its analysis of Southwest's financial performance. Operating margin also forms a basis for Southwest's various regulatory decoupling mechanisms. Management believes supplying information regarding operating margin provides investors and other interested parties with useful and relevant information to analyze Southwest's financial performance in a rate-regulated environment. (The Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. Consolidated Earnings Digest included herein provides reconciliations for these non-GAAP measures.)
We do not provide a reconciliation of forward-looking Non-GAAP Measures to the corresponding forward-looking GAAP measure due to our inability to project special charges and certain expenses.
Reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures of Adjusted net income (loss) and Adjusted diluted earnings per share and their comparable GAAP measures of Net income (loss) and Diluted earnings (loss) per share. Note that the comparable GAAP measures are also included in Note 7 - Segment Information in the Company's June 30, 2022 Form 10-Q. Prior periods are not presented below as comparable non-GAAP adjustments were not applicable in comparable periods of the prior year.
Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Tuesday denied the Oglala Sioux Tribe's request for a review of a U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission decision to grant a license for a potential uranium mine in southwestern South Dakota despite the tribe not being individually consulted on the potential impact to cultural resources.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit found that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission complied with federal law when it granted Powertech, Inc., a subsidiary of enCore Energy in Texas, a license to mine uranium at a 10,000-acre site near Edgemont, South Dakota. The company plans to use a mining method that injects a water-based solution underground, dissolves the uranium and draws it to the surface for processing.
The Oglala Sioux Tribe has mounted a years-long effort to halt the project, arguing that the project would endanger cultural and environmental resources on land that historically belonged to the Great Sioux Nation.
The tribe did not participate in a 2013 survey for historical and cultural resources because it disapproved of the methods and timing. It later argued against the license before the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board.
Although the board found that the tribe was not adequately consulted, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission kept the license in place because the tribe had failed to show it suffered “irreparable harm” from the licensing process. Federal regulators tried several times to reach an agreement with the tribe to conduct a survey, but they could not agree to a method.
The Oglala Sioux Tribe did not immediately comment on the ruling.
The federal court in its order found that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission had “satisfied its statutory obligations” during the license review process.
The decision clears the way for other permits for the project to potentially move forward. The Environmental Protection Agency has issued permits in 2020, but an appeal of that decision had been halted until the court ruled on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's license.
Powertech is also seeking South Dakota state permits. Those too have been put on hold while federal permits are challenged in court.
EnCore Energy did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the court's ruling.
Uranium was mined in open pits and tunnels in the Edgemont area from the 1950s to the 1970s, a process that left behind unreclaimed mines, buried radioactive waste and health concerns.
The uranium previously mined at the site was used for American nuclear weapons. However, this time it would be used for nuclear power plants. Powertech says nuclear energy is environmentally friendly since it’s carbon-free. | https://www.sheltonherald.com/news/article/Federal-court-denies-tribe-a-review-of-uranium-17362458.php | 2022-08-09T22:05:40Z | https://www.sheltonherald.com/news/article/Federal-court-denies-tribe-a-review-of-uranium-17362458.php | true | 11 |
Expands Northern RI Presence
CUMBERLAND, R.I., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington Trust hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to officially open its 25th branch location, located at 1900 Mendon Road in Cumberland, RI. Washington Trust Chairman and CEO Edward O. "Ned" Handy III was joined by Cumberland Mayor Jeffrey Mutter, Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce President Liz Catucci, and other distinguished guests to celebrate the occasion.
"We're thrilled to expand our footprint in Northern Rhode Island with the opening of the Cumberland branch," said Handy. "As the nation's oldest community bank, Washington Trust takes pride in our longstanding tradition of providing outstanding service to our customers and to our communities. We look forward to working with individuals, families, businesses and nonprofits in Cumberland and the surrounding communities."
The Cumberland branch offers a full suite of banking and loan products and services to individuals and businesses through in-branch lobby and drive-up banking, as well as digital banking solutions. The Cumberland staff, led by Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager Crystal Thompson, will provide customers with banking solutions and personalized services to help them achieve their financial goals.
During the ribbon-cutting event, Handy presented Richard Telesmanick, Director of the Northern Rhode Island Food Pantry, with a $2,500 contribution to help fund the Pantry's annual food acquisition.
Washington Trust's Cumberland branch will host a Grand Opening celebration on Saturday, August 20th from 10am- 12pm. The event, which is open to the public and free-of-charge, will feature free food, giveaways, music and more. Visit washtrust.com/Cumberland for more information.
ABOUT WASHINGTON TRUST®
Founded in 1800, Washington Trust is the oldest community bank in the nation and one of the Northeast's premier financial services companies. Washington Trust offers a full range of financial services, including commercial banking, mortgage banking, personal banking and wealth management and trust services through its offices located in Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts. The Washington Trust Company is a subsidiary of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc., (NASDAQ: WASH). Additional information on Washington Trust and its subsidiaries can be found at https://www.washtrust.com/.
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Your tone of voice is about building trust - a vital commodity when you are asking clients to invest money on their behalf. By talking in straightforward language, engaging the reader and building a compelling narrative, we can create memorable copy.
I've spent a lot of my career writing for retail audiences, and they are demanding readers. Most want to be engaged from the start and are happy to move onto something new if you don't grab them with your opening line. But what I've come to realise is that professional audiences are exactly the same.
The subject matter may be more advanced, but they still need to be engaged.
Your writing is your first conversation with a potential client, so make a good impression. Here are five easy-to-implement ideas that will let your voice shine through.
1. Create a narrative
Everyone likes a good story. By introducing anecdotes, allusions, and real-world context you can bring the most abstract ideas to life.
Remember, you want your unique tone of voice to come through in your writing. Dry, technical language could be anyone, but the way you tell a story is unique to you, and your company.
2. Ask questions
Ask and answer questions to move the story on, preferably ones your audience wants answers to. Even ask those questions yourself in the text as cliff-hangers at the end of paragraphs and then address them directly.
3. Make it a conversation
Hearing the voice of a real person coming through the page can put us at ease, which is vital for building trust.
And don't be overly concerned about coming across as too informal. Writing in a conversational manner does not mean colloquial - it's possible to be both professional and engaging.
Address the reader in the first person or use the second person to demonstrate that you have the same goals. Don't be afraid to use contractions, such as you'll and we'll, and coordinating conjunctions, like 'and' and 'but' at the start of sentences to maintain momentum.
4. Creating energy
And conversation creates energy. It's about using techniques that translate that energy onto the page. Another technique to create energy is to keep your writing active. Remember, Brutus killed Caesar, not Caesar was killed by Brutus.
5. Keep it simple, get to the point
Get straight to the point. Complex terms and long-winded explanations hide our enthusiasm, personality and - perhaps surprisingly - our expertise too.
Not only will your tone of voice and enthusiasm come through, but you're also far more likely to grab your readers' attention from the start. And believe it or not, you're going to come across as more authoritative and in command of your subject matter - nothing demonstrates grasp of a subject like being able to describe it in the simplest terms.
By following this advice we can create clear, engaging, authentic copy that will draw your audience in.
Let's leave the technical stuff to the legal department
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WFO NEW YORK CITY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, August 9, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New York NY
425 PM EDT Tue Aug 9 2022
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM EDT
FOR CENTRAL SUFFOLK COUNTY...
At 424 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Mattituck to Manorville, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines.
Locations impacted include...
Riverhead, Wading River, Mattituck, Calverton, Flanders, Aquebogue,
Jamesport and Laurel.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.
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Port-au-Prince, Haiti (CNN)As police carry a limping civilian to the footpath, rounds are fired from an armored vehicle – another victim Brutal, daily shootings plague Haiti’s capital Port-au-Prince and surroundings. Here, in the gang-held territory of Croix-des-Bouquets, a Haitian SWAT team fires artillery that has already demolished a civilian bus.
“Can you see where it came from?” SWAT members asked each other as they breathed into the armored vehicle. It provides only a small sliver of window onto the streets outside, which seem deserted one moment, with citizens trying to flee to safety the next.
In the past 72 hours, police have killed 400 Mawozo gang leaders and freed six hostages from him, he says. But one of the dozens of gangs terrorizing the capital – these streets have not been wiped out.
“Do you see that red sign ‘SMS’? That’s them,” the SWAT officer said, pointing to the position of the gunmen. Like his team, he did not want to be named citing security reasons. He pointed to a small shack along the road as dozens of people drifted down a side alley onto the street.
“Get away,” he told the crowd over the armored car’s loudspeaker. “You’re too exposed. It’s dangerous.”
The officer ordered the vehicle to move to a new position. “When we get to the scene, open up anything that moves,” he said. A heavy exchange of fire ensued between the police and the gang members.
It’s a common scene of injuries, shootings and terror in one of dozens of gang-controlled neighborhoods as Port-au-Prince appears to be descending into a full-blown war between police and increasingly well-equipped and organized crime groups.
And it’s a familiar routine: the police investigate gang areas to show their reach, and the gangs respond with intense volleys of bullets.
In the Cité Soleil area, Ten days of violence More than 470 people died, injured or went missing in July, according to the UN, as the G9 gang sought to expand its reach in the area by wresting territory from rival gangs.
Social media videos from the area show gangs using bulldozers covered with steel plates to demolish houses, presumably those of rivals, as armor. Other houses were burned, other videos showed dozens of locals fleeing on foot at night, at the height of the fighting.
Citizens fleeing Cité Soleil found little relief, with dozens receiving food handouts from the World Food Program and sheltering in the open air of the Hugo Chávez amusement park.
Flies blanket the rain-soaked concrete floor of the Sporting Amphitheater stage, where babies as young as four months struggle to sleep, exposed to the elements. One has bruises from a fall, the other has painful and ugly rashes, but they are alive.
Here, Natalie Aristel angrily shows us her new, unloved home.
“Here I sleep in the box,” she said, pointing to the water. “They burned my house and shot my husband seven times,” she says, referring to gang members.
“I can’t afford to go see him [in hospital]. In this park, even if they bring some food, there is not enough for everyone. Children are dying.”
Others are missing. “I have four children, but my first one is missing and I can’t find him,” said another woman. “We have been completely abandoned by the state and have to pay even to use the toilet,” added another.
A young boy added: “My mother and father are dead. My aunt saved me. I want to go to school but it’s been cut off.”
Locals speak of a perfect storm of disasters — and warn that the country is on the verge of further social collapse.
What remains of the country’s emergency interim government, created last year after the assassination of President Jovenel Moise, has begun to crumble under accusations of inaction. His successor, Prime Minister Ariel Henry, has promised to fight insecurity and hold new elections, but so far has shown little progress toward either goal.
Meanwhile, analysts have pegged inflation in the country at 30%. There is a shortage of gas and queues at stations. The UN has warned that the youngest children in areas where gang violence is active may be at risk of starvation, as their parents are unable to get food or go to work.
A Haitian security source speaking to CNN estimated that gangs control or influence three-quarters of the city.
Frantz Elbe, director general of the Haitian National Police, denied the assertion. “This is not a typical problem in the metropolis,” he told CNN, declining to give a percentage.
Yet it is undeniable that important parts of the national infrastructure are now entirely in the hands of criminals. The city’s important port – Haiti’s main – is controlled by gangs, which dominate the streets outside. The main highway to the south of the country remains the same, meaning the fragile part of the country hit by an earthquake last year is effectively cut off from the capital. Gangs are also expanding their control to the east of the city, where Croix-des-Bouquets is located, and to the north, around Cite Soleil, observers said.
Kidnappings are rampant and indiscriminate — one of Haiti’s few thriving industries. Seventeen were American and Canadian missionaries Abduction He was released last year only after visiting an orphanage in Croix-des-Bouquets and paying a ransom to the 400 Mavozo gang.
Police, often armed, are doing what they can, Elbe tells CNN.
“The way gangs fight is changing. Earlier it was with knives and now with big weapons. The police need to be equipped. With what little we have, we will do whatever we can to fight the gang. Members,” he said.
The challenge they face is revealed by a small outpost set up in Croix-des-Bouquets, where gangs have dragged trucks down the main road and burned them.
Police bring in armored military bulldozers to push the debris to the side of the road, which is already littered with the carcasses of other trucks. The bulldozer operator, asked if he works under fire, replies: “Often.”
SWAT police set up a perimeter by scanning nearby rooftops. Locals and the vehicles they are traveling in are stopped and checked. One man says the situation is “bad, very bad” before another man gives him a stern look.
He suddenly changes tone: “We don’t know anything.”
Fear is the currency of this war, though it’s unclear if he’s afraid to talk to the press or the police or what the gang might learn later.
However, more tolerance is required to overcome this fear. A short boat ride from the mainland is the island of La Gonave, a hub for human traffickers.
The lackluster tempo and blue waters of a small inlet on La Gonave reflect its poverty. Heat, waste, hunger and the business of giving up dominate the world.
One, a smuggler who introduced himself as Johnny, calmly explained how his business was run.
The journey for the boat is often one-way, so each attempt costs about US $10,000 to buy a boat, he says. To cover those costs, Johnny needs at least two hundred customers, who will be stuck in his battered hull.
Pieces of mesh appear to bridge any gaps in the hull, and loose wooden planks form the interior of the boat. Johnny shows where the pumps and motors will eventually go.
“If we die, we die. If we make it, we make it,” he said.
He hoped his boat would be filled with 250 passengers, as he considered it to be in “good” condition.
The final destination is the United States, with occasional stops along the way including Cuba and the Turks and Caicos Islands.
And it is from these three locations that the International Organization for Migration has reported a rising number of forced returns of Haitians in the first seven months of this year, 20,016 so far in 2021 compared to 19,629.
Some Haitians appear to be nearing the end of the journey, with the US Coast Guard interdicting 6,114 Haitians between October and late June — four times as many as between October 2020 and October 2021. Just last weekend, More than 330 immigrants Rescued from Haiti by the US Coast Guard near the Florida Keys.
The numbers are staggering as are the risks. Previous voyages from this inlet have ended in tragedy. Johnny is vague about the time of the last boat, but precise about the potential loss: a recent trip he organized killed 29 people.
“There was a problem with the boat’s engine,” he said. “Water came inside the boat. We called for help, but it took too long. The boat was sinking while I was trying to save people. By the time help came, it was too late.”
While CNN could not independently confirm Johnny’s account of the system, two other locals who said they were involved in smuggling separately described similar details. Officials from neighboring Caribbean nations Bahamas And Turks and Caicos There have been frequent reports of the remains of migrants being found after boats sank in their waters.
Despite the risks, many Haitians are still desperate for a way out. Locals on La Gonave told CNN that at least 40 people attempting the boat trip were already on the island and that the rest would arrive on the mainland after Johnny said the boat was ready.
One potential traveler, a university graduate who was once a teacher, described why he should risk all the travel.
“I worked as a teacher, but it didn’t help. Now I ride a motorcycle in the sun and dust every day. How can I take care of my family when I have it?”
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Today is Wednesday, Aug. 10, the 222nd day of 2022. There are 143 days left in the year.
Today’s Highlight in History:
On Aug. 10, 1945, a day after the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, Imperial Japan conveyed its willingness to surrender provided the status of Emperor Hirohito remained unchanged.
On this date:
In 1792, during the French Revolution, mobs in Paris attacked the Tuileries (TWEE’-luh-reez) Palace, where King Louis XVI resided. (The king was later arrested, put on trial for treason, and executed.)
In 1821, Missouri became the 24th state.
In 1885, Leo Daft opened America’s first commercially operated electric streetcar, in Baltimore.
In 1944, during World War II, American forces overcame remaining Japanese resistance on Guam.
In 1962, Marvel Comics superhero Spider-Man made his debut in issue 15 of “Amazing Fantasy” (cover price: 12 cents).
In 1969, Leno and Rosemary LaBianca were murdered in their Los Angeles home by members of Charles Manson’s cult, one day after actor Sharon Tate and four other people were slain.
In 1977, postal employee David Berkowitz was arrested in Yonkers, New York, accused of being “Son of Sam,” the gunman who killed six people and wounded seven others in the New York City area. (Berkowitz is serving six consecutive 25-years-to-life sentences.)
In 1988, President Ronald Reagan signed a measure providing $20,000 payments to still-living Japanese-Americans who were interned by their government during World War II.
In 1993, Ruth Bader Ginsburg was sworn in as the second female justice on the U.S. Supreme Court.
In 1995, Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols were charged with 11 counts in the Oklahoma City bombing (McVeigh was convicted of murder and executed; Nichols was convicted of conspiracy and involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to life in prison).
In 2006, British authorities announced they had thwarted a terrorist plot to simultaneously blow up 10 aircraft heading to the U.S. using explosives smuggled in hand luggage.
In 2019, Jeffrey Epstein, accused of orchestrating a sex-trafficking ring and sexually abusing dozens of underage girls, was found unresponsive in his cell at a New York City jail; he was later pronounced dead at a hospital. (The city’s medical examiner ruled the death a suicide by hanging.)
Ten years ago: A man in an Afghan army uniform shot and killed three American service members in southern Afghanistan; the Taliban claimed the shooter joined the insurgency after the attack. At the London Olympics, the United States won the women’s 4x100-meter track relay in a world-record time of 40.82 seconds to give the Americans their first victory in the event since 1996. | https://www.mississippivalleypublishing.com/today-in-history/article_07783247-cdd9-58ea-81ef-02a69662bec4.html | 2022-08-09T22:22:15Z | https://www.mississippivalleypublishing.com/today-in-history/article_07783247-cdd9-58ea-81ef-02a69662bec4.html | false | 1 |
CHICAGO, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
The following table sets forth the estimated amounts of the current distribution, payable August 10, 2022 to shareholders of record July 29, 2022, together with the cumulative distributions paid this fiscal year-to-date (YTD) from the following sources. The fiscal year is November 1, 2021 to October 31, 2022. All amounts are expressed per share of common stock based on U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, which may differ from federal income tax regulations.
The Fund will issue a separate 19(a) notice at the time of each monthly distribution using the most current financial information available. You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund's managed distribution plan.
The Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its income and capital gains; therefore, a portion of your distribution may be a return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the money that you invested in the Fund is paid back to you. A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the Fund's investment performance and should not be confused with "yield" or "income."
The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this notice are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of the fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund or your broker will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.
* Simple arithmetic average of each of the past five annual returns.
DNP Select Income Fund Inc. (NYSE: DNP) is a closed-end diversified investment management company. The Fund's primary investment objectives are current income and long-term growth of income. The Fund seeks to achieve these objectives by investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity and fixed income securities of companies in the public utilities industry. For more information, visit the Fund's website at www.dpimc.com/dnp or call the Fund at (800) 864-0629.
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Stabroek Travel named 2022 Hero CPL's travel partner
THE Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has confirmed that Stabroek Travel is the official travel partner for the 2022 tournament which gets underway August 31.
The Hero CPL will once again be travelling around the region with matches in TT, Guyana, St Kitts/Nevis and St Lucia.
Stabroek Travel will be working with Hero CPL to put together packages for fans who wish to travel around the Caribbean to watch the Biggest Party in Sport. From the comfort of their homes and convenience of their electronic devices, CPL fans will now be able to access great deals on travel and accommodation through Stabroektravel.com. Stabroek Travel will allow fans to take in Hero CPL action at all four of the 2022 venues.
The tournament starts in St Kitts/Nevis on August 31, before moving on to St Lucia for matches between September 7 and 11. There will be matches in TT from September 13-18, before Hero CPL heads to Guyana for seven group games and the knockout stages between September 21 and 30.
Chris Watson, Hero CPL’s head of marketing, said, “It is fantastic news, after two very hard years during the pandemic, it is now possible to move freely around the region and we are delighted to be partnering with Stabroek Travel to help fans follow their teams both home and away.”
Ferial Suliman, Stabroek Travel’s division head, said, “The team at Stabroek Travel looks forward to this exciting collaboration. We know the hype CPL brings to the Caribbean and we are delighted to be able to provide services that will allow fans the opportunity to experience that excitement again in person after two of the most challenging years of our lives.” | https://newsday.co.tt/2022/08/09/stabroek-travel-named-2022-hero-cpls-travel-partner/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stabroek-travel-named-2022-hero-cpls-travel-partner | 2022-08-09T22:25:28Z | https://newsday.co.tt/2022/08/09/stabroek-travel-named-2022-hero-cpls-travel-partner/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stabroek-travel-named-2022-hero-cpls-travel-partner | true | 2 |
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EAST LANSING — Tom Izzo is catching up to Mel Tucker in a banner summer of recruiting for both Michigan State programs.
Four-star 2023 prospect Coen Carr announced his commitment to the Spartans basketball program Tuesday night. The 6-foot-7, 200-pound small forward chose MSU over finalists Indiana, Tennessee and Vanderbilt.
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In doing so, Carr becomes Izzo's fourth big-time recruit for next season. He joins power forward Xavier Booker, considered by rivals.com the best player in the 2023 class, as well as two other four-stars in Jeremy Fears and Gehrig Normand.
Carr played last season at Legacy Early College in Greenville, South Carolina — coincidentally where the Spartans lost to Duke in the NCAA tournament second round in March — after playing his first two seasons at Dutchtown High in Hampton, Georgia. The Houston native by way of Stockbridge, Georgia, is rated the nation's 11th-best small forward and 57th overall player for 2023 according to 247Sports.com's composite rankings.
Adam Finkelstein, director of scouting for 247Sports, recently called Carr “an extreme athlete and perhaps the most violent leaper” in his class.
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For a large part of our nation’s history rural residents had to travel to their nearest post office to pick up their mail. This was a serious problem for farmers and small-town residents who often lived many miles from the nearest post office. Yet they constituted the largest part of our population. In Georgia the rural population in 1890 was almost 1,600,000, while the urban population was less than 260,000.
In the late 19th century, the U.S. Post Office began an experimental program to deliver mail directly to remote farm families by horse and buggy. In 1893 U.S. Rep. Thomas Watson of Georgia sponsored legislation establishing an experimental Rural Free Delivery, RFD, program. It was an expensive and politically controversial program that required several years to implement.
RFD was very successful. By the start of World War 1, rural carriers outnumbered urban carriers and covered more than 1million miles of rural America. Mail carriers became almost like members of the family in rural areas. They sold stamps, money orders and other services, essentially acting as traveling Post Offices.
The benefits of RFD multiplied throughout the country. As automobiles became more popular, RFD helped stimulate construction of better roads. Improved roads reduced the isolation of rural residents. The delivery of daily newspapers helped create a more informed citizenry as families learned of faraway events. Advertisements and catalogs stimulated commerce.
Becoming a mail carrier was a desirable way to make a living. Locally, a father and son took up the profession and sometimes worked together. Samuel Elbert Dodd – known as Euell (1900-1983), was born in Milton County and lived on State Bridge Road near Buice Road. His wife Eula Jean Johnson (1904-1993) was a schoolteacher at Big Creek Elementary School in Cumming and Alpharetta Elementary School on Mayfield Road in Milton. Euell was a substitute mail carrier for 64 years.
Latrelle Gardner first met Euell when she was a little girl. “I would wait for him at the mailbox. He delivered mail with a certain kind of rhythm. He could come right up to the mailbox, flip the lid down, put mail in, close the lid and keep going without stopping.” Like most male carriers he drove his own car, a 1937 Chevrolet Coupe, which he subsequently traded for 1938 Chevrolet sedan with trunk.
When she grew up, Latrelle became a postal worker in a career that spanned almost 27 years, retiring circa 1992. She worked with both Dodds. “They were a joy to work with,” she says.
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The corporate regulator’s move against three financial products last month marks the end of ASIC’s grace period for design and distribution obligations (DDO) and will begin to enforce the law that was introduced less than a year ago.
Late last month, ASIC placed interim stop orders on three financial firms because of deficiencies in target market determinations (TMDs) for their products.
The actions were ASIC’s first use of the DDO stop order powers which came into effect on 5 October 2021.
The interim stop orders prevent Responsible Entity Services Limited and two companies in the UGC Global Group from issuing the relevant managed investment scheme interests or shares to retail investors.
TMDs outline the clients specific products are suited for, but ASIC stated the products recommended by the named companies didn’t appropriately identify the consumers they intended to target.
Assured Support managing director Sean Graham says ASIC move focused on short-term credit, contracts for difference and binary trading options.
“It’s hard to argue about the detriment of those type of products. Most of these issues don’t involve financial planners or professional advisers. Binary options and CFDs are speculative investments generally done without advice by people who think they can either beat the market or get a better return than is reasonable.”
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QMV Legal senior associate Gabriela Pirana says ASIC was quite vocal about having a grace period for firms to consider the implementation and allow entities to develop and enhance their compliance.
“But what we’ve seen with these stop orders is that ASIC essentially says now that period is over, and you should have sufficient time to implement changes,” Pirana says.
Pirana says the regulator has now moved into a compliance period where there is active surveillance over how entities are complying with producing TMDs.
She added ASIC never stated how long the grace period would last and was likely purposely being ambiguous because they did not outline a transition period. Engaging with interim stop orders will now be the first step.
“From there onwards they’ll hold a hearing and if the lack of compliance isn’t remedied, they can go as far as to issue an actual stop order which prevents the issuance of these products for an indefinite period of time.”
Graham says the industry has long complained the regulator hasn’t acted against these types of products.
“[ASIC is] not blaming advisers for these sorts of things. It’s a product or market issue and [the regulator plans to] deal with them effectively and quickly.”
Finding use
Earlier in the year ASIC stated to a PJC committee it was still trying to best navigate how to use its product intervention powers while the industry was going through the grace period after Red October.
In the media release announcing the interim stop orders, ASIC deputy chair Karen Chester said the regulator’s focus has firmly shifted to compliance.
“Industry has had sufficient time to bed down its implementation of the DDO regime. We have targeted surveillances underway to check whether product issuers and distributors are complying with their design and distribution obligations.”
She said ASIC will continue to look at defective TMDs, as well as issuers who have not made TMDs or not made them publicly available.
“We will review how product issuers interact with their distributors to confirm they are not straying beyond their target market. We will also review how they monitor and review consumer outcomes to ensure consumers are receiving products that are consistent with their likely objectives, financial situation and needs.”
Chester reiterated the need for financial firms to be consumer-centric in product design and issuers must have clearly defined target markets, particularly for high-risk products.
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An Aberdeen woman has won one of the world's toughest ultra triathlons in Norway.
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Eilidh Prise qualified for the event, which doubles up as the XTri World Championships, after winning Scotland's Celtman event last year.
She crossed the finish line at the peak of southern Norway's highest mountain in under 12 hours.
Eilidh, 26, told BBC Scotland: "For me it wasn't a race, it was an individual battle of survival. I never had any expectations of winning.
"At the mountain top plateau, the temperature was 2C (36.5F) with 30mph winds.
"You are swimming in a fjord for almost four kilometres, that was 13C (55.4F).
"It's just you against the elements. The wind, the rain, everything. It was an incredible race and an incredible day."
Eilidh moved to Norway for six months with work, but is unsure if she will take on the gruelling event again.
It starts with a leap off the back of a car ferry into the chill waters of the Hardangerfjord.
Competitors must then complete an epic bike ride over four mountain top plateaus before facing a 26.2 mile run to the top of Mount Gaustatoppen.
Mr Prise, who has a full-time job, said she only secured a late place in the world renowned event.
She said: "I feel like I've done it once, won it once, I don't know if I could ever top that.
"I don't have a coach, I don't have any sponsors. I just really enjoy riding my bike and running.
"I got a last minute entry. I jumped at the chance - quite literally. You jump off a ferry to start with."
On the secret of her success, she added: "I would say the event is more of a lifestyle.
"You need to have a change in lifestyle if you want to do one of these events because they are so demanding.
"You have to want to do it in the hard, tough weather at the weekend." | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-62481049 | 2022-08-09T22:33:51Z | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-62481049 | true | 3 |
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(STACKER) – According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of people living in poverty in the U.S. decreased for the fifth consecutive year. Roughly 37 million people, or 11.4 percent of the total population, were living below the poverty line in 2019. Even during the coronavirus pandemic, poverty rates fell due to federal aid. Unemployment benefits kept 5.5 million people from falling into poverty, according to Supplemental Poverty Measure data.
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Many experts argue that the poverty measure in the U.S. is a grossly outdated and incomplete barometer of financial security. When you consider the implications of falling on either side of these thresholds—like qualifying for various federal assistance or not— the formula is staggeringly simple. These thresholds are established by tripling the cost of the most basic food plan in 1963—the year they were created— and adjusting for family size and annual inflation. By this definition, the poverty threshold today for a family of four is roughly $26,000 annually; for an individual, that number is $13,000. But the reality of economic hardship does not abide by the output of a calculation, nor is the lived experience the same way from person to person.
Basic needs extend well beyond the cost of food alone, and these thresholds do not reflect this reality. They fail to account for the vast cost of living differences based on geography, the cost of housing, child care, transportation, medical care, or taxes. Additionally, the definition of family is often not reflective of modern society and households.
Because of these factors, poverty looks different from state to state and even city to city. Stacker compiled a list of cities in Pennsylvania where the most people live below the poverty line using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cities with a population of at least 10,000 individuals are ranked by percent of individuals living below the poverty line in 2019.
#20. Philadelphia
– Percent of individuals living below the poverty line: 24.3%
— Total individuals living below the poverty line: 373,727
— Total employed individuals living below the poverty line: 65,999
– Percent of individuals under 18 living below the poverty line: 34.8%
— Total individuals under 18 years old living below the poverty line: 117,886
– Median household income: $45,927
#19. Wilkinsburg
– Percent of individuals living below the poverty line: 24.5%
— Total individuals living below the poverty line: 3,771
— Total employed individuals living below the poverty line: 950
– Percent of individuals under 18 living below the poverty line: 46.0%
— Total individuals under 18 years old living below the poverty line: 1,124
– Median household income: $36,743
#18. Lebanon
– Percent of individuals living below the poverty line: 24.7%
— Total individuals living below the poverty line: 6,303
— Total employed individuals living below the poverty line: 1,383
– Percent of individuals under 18 living below the poverty line: 33.2%
— Total individuals under 18 years old living below the poverty line: 2,205
– Median household income: $39,427
#17. West Chester
– Percent of individuals living below the poverty line: 24.8%
— Total individuals living below the poverty line: 4,179
— Total employed individuals living below the poverty line: 2,065
– Percent of individuals under 18 living below the poverty line: 13.8%
— Total individuals under 18 years old living below the poverty line: 278
– Median household income: $61,837
#16. Williamsport
– Percent of individuals living below the poverty line: 25.4%
— Total individuals living below the poverty line: 6,391
— Total employed individuals living below the poverty line: 1,452
– Percent of individuals under 18 living below the poverty line: 35.4%
— Total individuals under 18 years old living below the poverty line: 1,974
– Median household income: $39,990
#15. Darby
– Percent of individuals living below the poverty line: 25.5%
— Total individuals living below the poverty line: 2,597
— Total employed individuals living below the poverty line: 479
– Percent of individuals under 18 living below the poverty line: 39.0%
— Total individuals under 18 years old living below the poverty line: 1,091
– Median household income: $49,292
#14. Coatesville
– Percent of individuals living below the poverty line: 25.5%
— Total individuals living below the poverty line: 3,348
— Total employed individuals living below the poverty line: 782
– Percent of individuals under 18 living below the poverty line: 38.7%
— Total individuals under 18 years old living below the poverty line: 1,562
– Median household income: $45,265
#13. New Castle
– Percent of individuals living below the poverty line: 25.7%
— Total individuals living below the poverty line: 5,456
— Total employed individuals living below the poverty line: 1,240
– Percent of individuals under 18 living below the poverty line: 36.5%
— Total individuals under 18 years old living below the poverty line: 1,702
– Median household income: $34,133
#12. Allentown
– Percent of individuals living below the poverty line: 25.7%
— Total individuals living below the poverty line: 29,636
— Total employed individuals living below the poverty line: 6,135
– Percent of individuals under 18 living below the poverty line: 37.4%
— Total individuals under 18 years old living below the poverty line: 11,746
– Median household income: $41,167
#11. Harrisburg
– Percent of individuals living below the poverty line: 26.2%
— Total individuals living below the poverty line: 12,752
— Total employed individuals living below the poverty line: 2,853
– Percent of individuals under 18 living below the poverty line: 42.2%
— Total individuals under 18 years old living below the poverty line: 5,439
– Median household income: $39,685
#10. Erie
– Percent of individuals living below the poverty line: 26.2%
— Total individuals living below the poverty line: 24,130
— Total employed individuals living below the poverty line: 4,961
– Percent of individuals under 18 living below the poverty line: 37.9%
— Total individuals under 18 years old living below the poverty line: 8,203
– Median household income: $37,894
#9. Wilkes-Barre
– Percent of individuals living below the poverty line: 26.6%
— Total individuals living below the poverty line: 10,036
— Total employed individuals living below the poverty line: 1,924
– Percent of individuals under 18 living below the poverty line: 42.8%
— Total individuals under 18 years old living below the poverty line: 3,938
– Median household income: $37,902
#8. Sharon
– Percent of individuals living below the poverty line: 27.3%
— Total individuals living below the poverty line: 3,570
— Total employed individuals living below the poverty line: 787
– Percent of individuals under 18 living below the poverty line: 40.9%
— Total individuals under 18 years old living below the poverty line: 1,166
– Median household income: $32,470
#7. Butler
– Percent of individuals living below the poverty line: 27.8%
— Total individuals living below the poverty line: 3,524
— Total employed individuals living below the poverty line: 754
– Percent of individuals under 18 living below the poverty line: 41.1%
— Total individuals under 18 years old living below the poverty line: 1,160
– Median household income: $31,361
#6. McKeesport
– Percent of individuals living below the poverty line: 31.4%
— Total individuals living below the poverty line: 5,793
— Total employed individuals living below the poverty line: 1,110
– Percent of individuals under 18 living below the poverty line: 49.1%
— Total individuals under 18 years old living below the poverty line: 1,863
– Median household income: $29,094
#5. Chester
– Percent of individuals living below the poverty line: 31.4%
— Total individuals living below the poverty line: 9,652
— Total employed individuals living below the poverty line: 1,807
– Percent of individuals under 18 living below the poverty line: 40.8%
— Total individuals under 18 years old living below the poverty line: 3,255
– Median household income: $32,403
#4. York
– Percent of individuals living below the poverty line: 31.9%
— Total individuals living below the poverty line: 13,725
— Total employed individuals living below the poverty line: 2,672
– Percent of individuals under 18 living below the poverty line: 46.0%
— Total individuals under 18 years old living below the poverty line: 5,350
– Median household income: $33,906
#3. Reading
– Percent of individuals living below the poverty line: 32.7%
— Total individuals living below the poverty line: 28,049
— Total employed individuals living below the poverty line: 5,333
– Percent of individuals under 18 living below the poverty line: 45.2%
— Total individuals under 18 years old living below the poverty line: 11,464
– Median household income: $32,176
#2. Johnstown
– Percent of individuals living below the poverty line: 38.4%
— Total individuals living below the poverty line: 7,486
— Total employed individuals living below the poverty line: 1,163
– Percent of individuals under 18 living below the poverty line: 63.2%
— Total individuals under 18 years old living below the poverty line: 2,875
– Median household income: $24,561
#1. State College
– Percent of individuals living below the poverty line: 44.9%
— Total individuals living below the poverty line: 13,508
— Total employed individuals living below the poverty line: 4,254
– Percent of individuals under 18 living below the poverty line: 16.4%
— Total individuals under 18 years old living below the poverty line: 406
– Median household income: $34,005 | https://www.abc27.com/local-news/harrisburg/harrisburg-york-among-pennsylvania-cities-with-the-most-living-in-poverty/ | 2022-08-09T22:36:02Z | https://www.abc27.com/local-news/harrisburg/harrisburg-york-among-pennsylvania-cities-with-the-most-living-in-poverty/ | false | 2 |
By — Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/how-this-california-program-is-making-it-easier-for-those-leaving-prison-to-earn-degrees Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter How this California program is making it easier for those leaving prison to earn degrees Nation Aug 9, 2022 5:44 PM EDT FRESNO, Calif. — When Arnold Trevino was released from Solano State Prison – one of several California prisons in which he was incarcerated over a 25-year period for second-degree murder – he returned home with an associate’s degree in liberal arts. It was an achievement he narrowly completed. The college program that allowed him to earn the associate’s degree was cut a year after his graduation, as part of reforms pushed through the federal crime bill of 1994 signed by then-President Bill Clinton, which among other things took away Pell Grants for incarcerated people to pay for college programs. Some of Trevino’s friends, he says, never completed their college work as a result. But he had a chance to taste the feeling of being college educated — and he enjoyed it. “I got out of prison before I got out of prison,” Trevino told the NewsHour. “After I became educated, I know I never spent another day in prison.” Trevino today is an outreach coordinator at California State University at Fresno for the Project Rebound, which supports formerly incarcerated individuals at 15 campuses in the CSU, the nation’s largest four-year public university system. In California, the formerly incarcerated are a growing population on college campuses, and university support programs are crucial to guiding those who are released from facilities like state prisons and would like to enter university. Inside a small hallway at Fresno State, Trevino looks on to a wall that is plastered with photos of him and other students once in prison – but now earning university degrees. The program started at Fresno State with only six students, and this fall will have up to 60, according to Trevino. He said 21 students earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees this past May. Since the program expanded across campuses in 2016, nearly 500 university degrees have been awarded to formerly incarcerated students throughout the state. College opportunities have not always been available to those in prison, and the avenues into higher education after release can be complicated by the fact they have a record of incarceration, among other barriers, like lack of financial support and housing and are often unprepared to reenter society. But education can help significantly reduce the likelihood that someone will re-enter the prison system. Nationwide, the odds of re-entering prison are 48 percent lower for those who enter post-secondary education programs, according to analysis from the RAND corporation. Across California, those who are released from prison have a roughly 46 percent chance of returning to prison within three years, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Since 2016, students enrolled in Project Rebound have had a recidivism rate of less than one percent, according to a report by the Project Rebound Consortium, which advocates for the program’s funding. READ MORE: Arizona’s privatized prison health care has been failing for years. A new court case could change that In 2015, the state began offering associate degree programs at only a handful of state prisons, and they are now available at 33 of the 34 prisons across the state. And bachelor-level programs have slowly been added to facilities, who work with nearby universities to establish the courses. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation says about 10,000 inmates are in college. For those who then are released, Project Rebound offers an educational opportunity that mixes the shared experiences of prison life with the possibilities that come with academic success. Created in 1967 by a professor at San Francisco State University, the program offers additional support and a pathway to more advanced degrees if former inmates decide to continue their educational path. Staff at Fresno State’s program say along with coursework itself, they also encourage formerly incarcerated students to get involved in campus activities, in part to remove the stigma of reentering society. “It’s just a matter of encouraging people that are struggling with reinventing themselves to continue to be a student,” Jennifer Leahy, a program coordinator for Project Rebound at Fresno State, who once was serving a life sentence in prison, said. “We want our students involved in sororities and fraternities and groups and clubs because it increases their chances of graduation.” Project Rebound’s staffing as well as offices are aided by funding that comes from the state legislature as well as individual campuses. Renewed funding from the state means more campuses could soon host the program, said Trevino, who also visits part-time with those incarcerated at Avenal State Prison in western Fresno County as part of his work. Trevino said the impact of having formerly incarcerated people graduate from university with the help of programs like Project Rebound produces positive ripple effects that can influence others in the community and leave lasting positive change. He said if it wasn’t for education, his own future after prison would’ve been uncertain. Creating opportunities beyond incarceration Arnold Trevino holds a photo of himself in prison and another during his graduation from California State University at Fresno. Trevino is an outreach coordinator for the Project Rebound program at Fresno State, which helps guide formerly incarcerated students through college. Photo by Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado/PBS NewsHour Trevino realized during his time in prison that he didn’t just want to get out — he wanted to return home with goals and productive plans for his life. Before he went to prison, Trevino’s friends had learned one sure thing about him: if he was drunk, there would be a fight. His first knife fight had been at age 16, when he was stabbed in the chest by a 30-year-old man on Thanksgiving, ruining the family’s holiday, he said. When Trevino was 21, the late-night parties continued, and so did the fights. On the night before his arrest in 1986, things got out of hand. Trevino’s fight with a man at the party had gotten to a point where “I couldn’t take him down,” he said. With Trevino finally wanting to quit, the other man continued beating him in front of others, he said. “It got to the point of humiliation,” Trevino recalled. Angry and still drunk, Trevino said he left but later returned, only to still find the man at the party. The two exchanged words before the fight continued. Trevino ran to his car and grabbed a knife, and later stabbed the man, he said. Trevino remembers seeing nothing but red, and feeling blinded by his anger. The next two decades would be spent in prison. Trevino has told the story of what unfolded all those years ago in the community of Porterville, on the eastern edge of the San Joaquin Valley, multiple times to multiple audiences, including those serving time in prison. It’s his way of sharing the truth of his past, and how he built a different future through education. Nearly 7 million people are on probation, in parole, or serving time in jail or prison in at any given time across the United States, according to federal statistics. And each year, more than half a million are released from state and federal prisons and back into their respective communities. WATCH: How ‘the incarceration capital of America’ embraced criminal justice reform The task for Project Rebound staff, which includes program directors and outreach coordinators, is to ensure there are opportunities for those returning home, and resources to help them stay out of prison. Educational and criminal justice reforms are helping change the resources and support available to the formerly incarcerated in California. Most recently, California approved SB 416, a bill which ensures college programs in prisons are provided by institutions such as community colleges or state universities with transferable credits, making it easier to enter university. Legislators also removed questions that inquired about a person’s criminal history in the admissions process. Congress also in 2019 reformed financial aid laws, granting inmates the ability to once again access Pell Grants – financial aid offered to students with “exceptional” financial need and who haven’t earned college degree – for college courses as soon as July 2023. A 2019 report from the California State Auditor recommended state prisons take a closer look at programs offered to inmates, specifically those aimed at preventing recidivism. The shifting attitude on incarceration, along with attempts by previous state administrations to reduce the prison population — through sentencing reform and programs such as those that move inmates from prisons to jails under a process called “realignment” — has most recently led to a move to close at least three prison facilities by 2025; one has already closed and another is scheduled to close by the end of the year. ‘Maybe I’m not as bad as I thought’ From left: Danielle Hatch, Victoria Rocha, Veronica Aguilar and Travis Durbin. The four Fresno area residents are current and past members of the Project Rebound program at Fresno State. Photo by Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado/PBS NewsHour For some, taking part in education programs inside prison is one way to slowly introduce higher education as a possibility. While in the prison system, Trevino also helped start new programs like a braille course and he helped set up cultural awareness events and staged performances where inmates acted out roles that taught about the importance of education. In an earlier instance, he earned his high school diploma in prison and was allowed to invite his parents to attend the ceremony. “For the first time in years, I saw my parents smile,” Trevino said. “They had a reason to smile. I was being productive instead of destructive, and that made me feel good.” Today, with two associate’s degrees, along with a bachelor’s and master’s degree, Trevino credits his focus on education inside prison for putting him on a path where he could mentor others through Project Rebound. He was among the first students to explore starting the program at Fresno State as part of an internship, and only after he had inquired about ways he could attend the university. WATCH: How this group is breaking the cycle of young people returning to prison For those in the program, like Victoria Rocha, school was at times the very thing she ran away from as a teenager. She moved between cities in the San Joaquin Valley and wasn’t motivated to attend school out of a lack of interest. Instead, she said, she preferred to hang out in the street with her friends. But after experiencing the criminal system first-hand, Rocha said she got tired of the cycle of being in and out of trouble. Rocha, now 38, recently graduated from Fresno City College and Fresno State, and plans to pursue a master’s degree in addition to helping her own children also pursue college after high school. Growing up, “I didn’t feel like anything was expected of me,” Rocha said. “I felt like my parents were going through their own things. And basically, you figure out your own way and whatever way that was. And education was not one of them. It was not important to me.” Rocha and three other current and former students at Fresno State who spoke with the NewsHour about their experience with Project Rebound said higher education provided three key concepts they say were missing from their lives: stability, support and an open mind about the world. As more opportunities open for formerly incarcerated people, university representatives and the students say the knowledge of being in prison and coming out is valuable to those who are in the same situation and later get out, too. Students told the NewsHour they arrive at college with past trauma and afraid of sharing about their past over fears they could jeopardize their education. But Leahy, the program director, said Project Rebound is a safe space for the formerly incarcerated at Fresno State where they can be themselves and help each other through problems. “You can have a crisis or the most beautiful thing in the world happen to you and you look around and the world is full of strangers,” Leahy said. “It’s very isolating when you come home [from prison].” READ MORE: Aging Louisiana prisoners were promised a chance at parole after 10 years. Some are finally free Trevino, the program’s outreach coordinator, also says telling each other’s story is a way to combat the “naysayers” who don’t believe former inmates can change. In the program, most students don’t even ask each other what their crimes were. Here, Leahy said, it’s irrelevant. She said student support on campus can go a long way in a region of the state afflicted by inequity. In one estimate, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said about 80 percent of people newly-released from prison from 2015 to 2016 returned to just 12 counties in California, five of them in the Central Valley. In the San Joaquin Valley region alone, there are roughly eight state prisons and just three state universities between Merced and Bakersfield. Leahy said it’s not always exactly possible to make up for past crimes and those who were victimized, but it is possible to improve individual actions and be a positive influence in the community. She said the Project Rebound program provides that opportunity. For Travis Durbin, who was offered a job as a program director for a substance-abuse program at Corcoran State Prison following his graduation from Fresno State, being part of Project Rebound gave him the confidence he needed to complete his education, and he wanted to return to the prison setting to use his own experiences to help others purse positive paths in and out of prison. After a conviction, he was afraid all he’d be able to do was menial work for low wages. But now, he said, he serves as an example even for his children that they can achieve their goals and get good jobs with benefits and even vacations. He said education has helped him and his former classmates think differently about life – it has given them real proof that they can change. “When you get that first ‘A,’ for those of us who feel pretty bad about ourselves, sometimes for the first time in our life, that’s a moment of like, ‘Oh, maybe I’m not as bad as I thought,’” Durbin said. “Then you get another success, and another success and another success.” By — Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado is a reporter for the PBS NewsHour out of Fresno. Follow him on Twitter @cres_guez
FRESNO, Calif. — When Arnold Trevino was released from Solano State Prison – one of several California prisons in which he was incarcerated over a 25-year period for second-degree murder – he returned home with an associate’s degree in liberal arts. It was an achievement he narrowly completed. The college program that allowed him to earn the associate’s degree was cut a year after his graduation, as part of reforms pushed through the federal crime bill of 1994 signed by then-President Bill Clinton, which among other things took away Pell Grants for incarcerated people to pay for college programs. Some of Trevino’s friends, he says, never completed their college work as a result. But he had a chance to taste the feeling of being college educated — and he enjoyed it. “I got out of prison before I got out of prison,” Trevino told the NewsHour. “After I became educated, I know I never spent another day in prison.” Trevino today is an outreach coordinator at California State University at Fresno for the Project Rebound, which supports formerly incarcerated individuals at 15 campuses in the CSU, the nation’s largest four-year public university system. In California, the formerly incarcerated are a growing population on college campuses, and university support programs are crucial to guiding those who are released from facilities like state prisons and would like to enter university. Inside a small hallway at Fresno State, Trevino looks on to a wall that is plastered with photos of him and other students once in prison – but now earning university degrees. The program started at Fresno State with only six students, and this fall will have up to 60, according to Trevino. He said 21 students earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees this past May. Since the program expanded across campuses in 2016, nearly 500 university degrees have been awarded to formerly incarcerated students throughout the state. College opportunities have not always been available to those in prison, and the avenues into higher education after release can be complicated by the fact they have a record of incarceration, among other barriers, like lack of financial support and housing and are often unprepared to reenter society. But education can help significantly reduce the likelihood that someone will re-enter the prison system. Nationwide, the odds of re-entering prison are 48 percent lower for those who enter post-secondary education programs, according to analysis from the RAND corporation. Across California, those who are released from prison have a roughly 46 percent chance of returning to prison within three years, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Since 2016, students enrolled in Project Rebound have had a recidivism rate of less than one percent, according to a report by the Project Rebound Consortium, which advocates for the program’s funding. READ MORE: Arizona’s privatized prison health care has been failing for years. A new court case could change that In 2015, the state began offering associate degree programs at only a handful of state prisons, and they are now available at 33 of the 34 prisons across the state. And bachelor-level programs have slowly been added to facilities, who work with nearby universities to establish the courses. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation says about 10,000 inmates are in college. For those who then are released, Project Rebound offers an educational opportunity that mixes the shared experiences of prison life with the possibilities that come with academic success. Created in 1967 by a professor at San Francisco State University, the program offers additional support and a pathway to more advanced degrees if former inmates decide to continue their educational path. Staff at Fresno State’s program say along with coursework itself, they also encourage formerly incarcerated students to get involved in campus activities, in part to remove the stigma of reentering society. “It’s just a matter of encouraging people that are struggling with reinventing themselves to continue to be a student,” Jennifer Leahy, a program coordinator for Project Rebound at Fresno State, who once was serving a life sentence in prison, said. “We want our students involved in sororities and fraternities and groups and clubs because it increases their chances of graduation.” Project Rebound’s staffing as well as offices are aided by funding that comes from the state legislature as well as individual campuses. Renewed funding from the state means more campuses could soon host the program, said Trevino, who also visits part-time with those incarcerated at Avenal State Prison in western Fresno County as part of his work. Trevino said the impact of having formerly incarcerated people graduate from university with the help of programs like Project Rebound produces positive ripple effects that can influence others in the community and leave lasting positive change. He said if it wasn’t for education, his own future after prison would’ve been uncertain. Creating opportunities beyond incarceration Arnold Trevino holds a photo of himself in prison and another during his graduation from California State University at Fresno. Trevino is an outreach coordinator for the Project Rebound program at Fresno State, which helps guide formerly incarcerated students through college. Photo by Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado/PBS NewsHour Trevino realized during his time in prison that he didn’t just want to get out — he wanted to return home with goals and productive plans for his life. Before he went to prison, Trevino’s friends had learned one sure thing about him: if he was drunk, there would be a fight. His first knife fight had been at age 16, when he was stabbed in the chest by a 30-year-old man on Thanksgiving, ruining the family’s holiday, he said. When Trevino was 21, the late-night parties continued, and so did the fights. On the night before his arrest in 1986, things got out of hand. Trevino’s fight with a man at the party had gotten to a point where “I couldn’t take him down,” he said. With Trevino finally wanting to quit, the other man continued beating him in front of others, he said. “It got to the point of humiliation,” Trevino recalled. Angry and still drunk, Trevino said he left but later returned, only to still find the man at the party. The two exchanged words before the fight continued. Trevino ran to his car and grabbed a knife, and later stabbed the man, he said. Trevino remembers seeing nothing but red, and feeling blinded by his anger. The next two decades would be spent in prison. Trevino has told the story of what unfolded all those years ago in the community of Porterville, on the eastern edge of the San Joaquin Valley, multiple times to multiple audiences, including those serving time in prison. It’s his way of sharing the truth of his past, and how he built a different future through education. Nearly 7 million people are on probation, in parole, or serving time in jail or prison in at any given time across the United States, according to federal statistics. And each year, more than half a million are released from state and federal prisons and back into their respective communities. WATCH: How ‘the incarceration capital of America’ embraced criminal justice reform The task for Project Rebound staff, which includes program directors and outreach coordinators, is to ensure there are opportunities for those returning home, and resources to help them stay out of prison. Educational and criminal justice reforms are helping change the resources and support available to the formerly incarcerated in California. Most recently, California approved SB 416, a bill which ensures college programs in prisons are provided by institutions such as community colleges or state universities with transferable credits, making it easier to enter university. Legislators also removed questions that inquired about a person’s criminal history in the admissions process. Congress also in 2019 reformed financial aid laws, granting inmates the ability to once again access Pell Grants – financial aid offered to students with “exceptional” financial need and who haven’t earned college degree – for college courses as soon as July 2023. A 2019 report from the California State Auditor recommended state prisons take a closer look at programs offered to inmates, specifically those aimed at preventing recidivism. The shifting attitude on incarceration, along with attempts by previous state administrations to reduce the prison population — through sentencing reform and programs such as those that move inmates from prisons to jails under a process called “realignment” — has most recently led to a move to close at least three prison facilities by 2025; one has already closed and another is scheduled to close by the end of the year. ‘Maybe I’m not as bad as I thought’ From left: Danielle Hatch, Victoria Rocha, Veronica Aguilar and Travis Durbin. The four Fresno area residents are current and past members of the Project Rebound program at Fresno State. Photo by Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado/PBS NewsHour For some, taking part in education programs inside prison is one way to slowly introduce higher education as a possibility. While in the prison system, Trevino also helped start new programs like a braille course and he helped set up cultural awareness events and staged performances where inmates acted out roles that taught about the importance of education. In an earlier instance, he earned his high school diploma in prison and was allowed to invite his parents to attend the ceremony. “For the first time in years, I saw my parents smile,” Trevino said. “They had a reason to smile. I was being productive instead of destructive, and that made me feel good.” Today, with two associate’s degrees, along with a bachelor’s and master’s degree, Trevino credits his focus on education inside prison for putting him on a path where he could mentor others through Project Rebound. He was among the first students to explore starting the program at Fresno State as part of an internship, and only after he had inquired about ways he could attend the university. WATCH: How this group is breaking the cycle of young people returning to prison For those in the program, like Victoria Rocha, school was at times the very thing she ran away from as a teenager. She moved between cities in the San Joaquin Valley and wasn’t motivated to attend school out of a lack of interest. Instead, she said, she preferred to hang out in the street with her friends. But after experiencing the criminal system first-hand, Rocha said she got tired of the cycle of being in and out of trouble. Rocha, now 38, recently graduated from Fresno City College and Fresno State, and plans to pursue a master’s degree in addition to helping her own children also pursue college after high school. Growing up, “I didn’t feel like anything was expected of me,” Rocha said. “I felt like my parents were going through their own things. And basically, you figure out your own way and whatever way that was. And education was not one of them. It was not important to me.” Rocha and three other current and former students at Fresno State who spoke with the NewsHour about their experience with Project Rebound said higher education provided three key concepts they say were missing from their lives: stability, support and an open mind about the world. As more opportunities open for formerly incarcerated people, university representatives and the students say the knowledge of being in prison and coming out is valuable to those who are in the same situation and later get out, too. Students told the NewsHour they arrive at college with past trauma and afraid of sharing about their past over fears they could jeopardize their education. But Leahy, the program director, said Project Rebound is a safe space for the formerly incarcerated at Fresno State where they can be themselves and help each other through problems. “You can have a crisis or the most beautiful thing in the world happen to you and you look around and the world is full of strangers,” Leahy said. “It’s very isolating when you come home [from prison].” READ MORE: Aging Louisiana prisoners were promised a chance at parole after 10 years. Some are finally free Trevino, the program’s outreach coordinator, also says telling each other’s story is a way to combat the “naysayers” who don’t believe former inmates can change. In the program, most students don’t even ask each other what their crimes were. Here, Leahy said, it’s irrelevant. She said student support on campus can go a long way in a region of the state afflicted by inequity. In one estimate, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said about 80 percent of people newly-released from prison from 2015 to 2016 returned to just 12 counties in California, five of them in the Central Valley. In the San Joaquin Valley region alone, there are roughly eight state prisons and just three state universities between Merced and Bakersfield. Leahy said it’s not always exactly possible to make up for past crimes and those who were victimized, but it is possible to improve individual actions and be a positive influence in the community. She said the Project Rebound program provides that opportunity. For Travis Durbin, who was offered a job as a program director for a substance-abuse program at Corcoran State Prison following his graduation from Fresno State, being part of Project Rebound gave him the confidence he needed to complete his education, and he wanted to return to the prison setting to use his own experiences to help others purse positive paths in and out of prison. After a conviction, he was afraid all he’d be able to do was menial work for low wages. But now, he said, he serves as an example even for his children that they can achieve their goals and get good jobs with benefits and even vacations. He said education has helped him and his former classmates think differently about life – it has given them real proof that they can change. “When you get that first ‘A,’ for those of us who feel pretty bad about ourselves, sometimes for the first time in our life, that’s a moment of like, ‘Oh, maybe I’m not as bad as I thought,’” Durbin said. “Then you get another success, and another success and another success.” | https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/how-this-california-program-is-making-it-easier-for-those-leaving-prison-to-earn-degrees | 2022-08-09T22:38:02Z | https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/how-this-california-program-is-making-it-easier-for-those-leaving-prison-to-earn-degrees | true | 1 |
VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) _ Nautilus Inc. (NLS) on Tuesday reported a fiscal first-quarter loss of $60.2 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier.
The Vancouver, Washington-based company said it had a loss of $1.92 per share. Losses, adjusted for asset impairment costs and to account for discontinued operations, were $1.06 per share.
The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 72 cents per share.
The fitness products company posted revenue of $54.8 million in the period, which topped Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $52.2 million.
Nautilus expects full-year revenue in the range of $380 million to $460 million.
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SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE THREE AND SIX-MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2022
- STRONG FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
FOR THE 3 MONTH PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2022
FOR THE 6 MONTH PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2022
- SOLID OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE DRIVEN BY IMPROVING REVENUE GROWTH
- LEASING CONTINUES TO STRENGTHEN
- STRONG AND FLEXIBLE FINANCIAL POSITION
- ACCRETIVE AND STRATEGIC CAPITAL ALLOCATION
- UPDATE TO 2022 FINANCIAL GUIDANCE
- DISTRIBUTION OF $1.08 PER TRUST UNIT ON AN ANNUALIZED BASIS CONFIRMED FOR THE MONTHS OF AUGUST, SEPTEMBER, AND OCTOBER 2022
CALGARY, AB, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Boardwalk Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX: BEI.UN)
Boardwalk Real Estate Investment Trust ("Boardwalk", the "REIT" or the "Trust") today announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2022.
Sam Kolias; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Boardwalk REIT commented:
"We are pleased to report on another solid quarter, with growth in Net Operating Income ("NOI"), Funds From Operations ("FFO"), and Profit through our spring and early summer leasing season.
As we look forward to the remainder of the summer, we have seen significant leasing gains with our August occupancy increasing to 97.1%. Leasing spreads on both renewals and new leases have seen strong improvement. In our largest market of Alberta, renewal and new lease spreads increased to 5.0% and 6.8%, respectively, in the month of July. New lease spreads continue to accelerate across our portfolio with rental housing fundamentals improving in each of our markets allowing for incentive reductions and positive rental rate growth.
Higher cost inflation and interest rates have provided a headwind to community providers to-date in 2022, however, our portfolio of affordable, non-price controlled, and high-quality apartment communities remains positioned to produce sustainable rental rate adjustments that allow Boardwalk to further build on our strong financial foundation. Financial sustainability is essential to provide our Resident Members with the best product quality, service and experience."
The Trust's IFRS fair value of its investment properties as at June 30, 2022 increased from the previous quarter and year end, primarily as a result of increased market rents and a decrease in the vacancy rates in some of its markets reflecting improving rental fundamentals. During the second quarter, the Trust also increased some of its operating expense assumptions in its fair value model to account for recent inflation.
The Trust maintained high occupancy compared to the same period a year ago by focusing on gaining market share and retention. Market rents were adjusted in communities within some of the Trust's markets where rental market fundamentals continue to tighten. Average occupied rent increased sequentially and when compared to the same period a year ago as the Trust focuses on reducing incentives on lease renewals and minimizing incentives on new leases in its stronger markets.
For the second quarter of 2022, a same property rental revenue increase of 3.4% combined with same property total rental expense increase of 4.2%, resulted in same property NOI growth of 2.8%.
During the quarter, lower vacancy loss and incentives supported Boardwalk's Calgary portfolio increase in same property NOI of 7.2%, while in Edmonton, cost savings from lower property taxes were offset by higher operating expenses and utilities expense resulting in slightly negative NOI growth for the second quarter of 2022 compared to the second quarter of 2021. With the increased rental demand in Edmonton during the spring and summer leasing season, the Trust incurred higher operating expenses to meet demand, positioning the Trust with higher occupancy heading into the fall. Saskatchewan's market continues to improve with the Trust's portfolio realizing 9.1% same property NOI growth in the second quarter of 2022 versus the same period last year, as a result of strong same property revenue growth and a reduction in expenses related to TV and internet services provided to Boardwalk's Resident Members in the province. In Ontario, the mark-to-market opportunity on turnover, offset by growth in non-controllable and controllable expenses, contributed to same property NOI growth of 5.4%, in the second quarter of 2022 compared to the second quarter of 2021. In Quebec, increases in non-controllable expenses such as property taxes, utilities and insurance and certain controllable expense categories offset positive same property revenue growth resulting in same property NOI remaining flat for the second quarter of 2022 compared to the second quarter of 2021.
In the second quarter, Boardwalk renewed its maturing mortgages at a weighted average interest rate of 3.71% while extending the term of these mortgages by an average of 5 years.
For the remainder of 2022, the Trust anticipates $299.0 million of mortgages payable maturing with an average in-place interest rate of 2.81% and will continue to renew these mortgages as they mature. Current market 5 and 10-year CMHC financing rates are estimated to be 3.70%. While interest rates have increased significantly since the beginning of March, the Trust remains positioned with a balanced laddered maturity schedule within its mortgage program, a disciplined capital allocation program and continued use of CMHC funding, which decreases the renewal risk on its existing mortgages.
ACCRETIVE AND STRATEGIC CAPITAL ALLOCATION
The Trust remains committed to re-investing retained cashflow and the net proceeds from the sale of non-core assets toward opportunities that are both accretive to FFO per Unit in the near-term and significantly enhance the NAV per Unit of the Trust over the intermediate term.
Subsequent to the end of the second quarter, on August 8, 2022, the Trust acquired a property in Calgary, Alberta comprised of 158 suites. The purchase price was $41.9 million (excluding transaction costs) representing an approximate 4.75% cap rate and was financed with cash on hand and the assumption of a mortgage for $29.2 million at an interest rate of 3.18%. The acquisition provides immediate FFO per Unit accretion and strengthens the Trust's presence in the rapidly growingly neighbourhood of Seton. The Level is an A-class community that was completed in 2020 featuring modern finishes, stainless steel appliances and in-suite washer and dryer. The Level is fully occupied and is located in close proximity to the Trust's existing Auburn Landing community, providing operational efficiencies for the portfolio in the region.
As previously announced, on June 1, 2022, the Trust acquired a development site in View Royal (Victoria) at 339 – 345 Island Highway. The purchase price was $12.0 million (excluding transaction costs). The site strengthens the Trust's long-term development pipeline in the Victoria area and is located a short drive from the Trust's two other development sites, Aspire in View Royal and The Marin in Esquimalt.
During the fourth quarter of 2021, the Trust announced that it received approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange (the "TSX") to commence a normal course issuer bid ("NCIB"). The Trust continues to view its own portfolio as offering un-paralleled value in the multi-family sector and believes its current unit price represents an attractive opportunity for re-investment. During the second quarter, the Trust re-purchased 240,000 Trust Units at a volume-weighted average price of $47.02 for a total price of approximately $11.3 million.
In May, the Trust revised its financial guidance for 2022 in consideration of increased volatility of interest costs and utility expenses. While volatility remains in these two categories, the Trust is positioned strongly heading into the second half of the year and is providing an update to its 2022 financial guidance.
The Trust has confirmed its regular monthly distributions for the months of August 2022, September 2022, and October 2022 as follows:
In line with Boardwalk's distribution policy of maximum re-investment, the Trust's payout ratio remains conservative at 33.8% of Q2 2022 FFO; and 43.7% of the last 12 months FFO.
Boardwalk's regular monthly distribution was increased by 8% in March of 2022 and provides a stable and attractive yield for the Trust's Unitholders.
The Trust is committed to environmental, social and governance ("ESG") objectives and initiatives, including working towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions and electricity and natural gas consumption, water conservation, waste minimization, maintaining or increasing Resident Member satisfaction and a continued focus on governance and oversight. In March, Boardwalk published its third annual ESG report. The ESG report, along with the Trust's Annual report, are available digitally on Boardwalk's website and under the Trust's profile at www.sedar.com.
Boardwalk produces quarterly financial statements, management's discussion and analysis, and a supplemental information package that provides detailed information regarding the Trust's activities during the quarter. Financial and supplementary information is available on Boardwalk's investor website at www.bwalk.com/investors.
Boardwalk invites you to participate in the teleconference that will be held to discuss these results tomorrow (August 10, 2022) at 1:00 pm Eastern Time (11:00 am Mountain). Senior management will speak to the period's results and provide an update. Presentation materials will be made available on Boardwalk's investor website at www.bwalk.com/investors prior to the call.
Teleconference: The telephone numbers for the conference are 416-764-8650 (local/international callers) or toll-free 1-888-664-6383 (within North America).
Note: Please provide the operator with the below Conference Call ID or Topic when dialing in to the call.
Conference ID: 45545020
Topic: Boardwalk Real Estate Investment Trust, 2022 Second Quarter Results
Webcast: Investors will be able to listen to the call and view Boardwalk's slide presentation by visiting www.bwalk.com/investors prior to the start of the call.
An information page will be provided for any software needed and system requirements. The webcast and slide presentation will also be available at:
Boardwalk REIT Second Quarter Results Webcast Link
Replay: An audio recording of the teleconference will be available on the Trust's website:
www.bwalk.com/investors
Boardwalk REIT strives to be Canada's friendliest community provider and is a leading owner/operator of multi-family rental communities. Providing homes in more than 200 communities, with over 33,000 residential suites totaling over 28 million net rentable square feet, Boardwalk has a proven long-term track record of building better communities, where love always livestm. Our three-tiered and distinct brands: Boardwalk Living, Boardwalk Communities, and Boardwalk Lifestyle, cater to a large diverse demographic and has evolved to capture the life cycle of all Resident Members. Boardwalk's disciplined approach to capital allocation, acquisition, development, purposeful re-positioning, and management of apartment communities allows the Trust to provide its brand of community across Canada creating exceptional Resident Member experiences. Differentiated by its peak performance culture, Boardwalk is committed to delivering exceptional service, product quality and experience to our Resident Members who reward us with high retention and market leading operating results, which in turn, lead to higher free cash flow and investment returns, stable monthly distributions, and value creation for all our stakeholders.
Boardwalk REIT's Trust Units are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, trading under the symbol BEI.UN. Additional information about Boardwalk REIT can be found on the Trust's website at www.bwalk.com/investors.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Boardwalk believes non-GAAP financial measures are meaningful and useful measures of real estate organizations operating performance, however, are not measures defined by IFRS. As they do not have standardized meanings prescribed by IFRS, they therefore may not be comparable to similar measurements presented by other entities and should not be construed as an alternative to IFRS defined measures. Below are the non-GAAP financial measures referred to in this Earnings Release.
Funds From Operations
The IFRS measurement most comparable to FFO is profit. Boardwalk REIT considers FFO to be an appropriate measurement of the performance of a publicly listed multi-family residential entity as it is the most widely used and reported measure of real estate investment trust performance. Profit includes items such as fair value changes of investment property that are subject to market conditions and capitalization rate fluctuations which are not representative of recurring operating performance. We define FFO as adjustments to profit for fair value gains or losses, distributions on the LP Class B Units, gains or losses on the sale of the Trust's investment properties, depreciation, deferred income tax, and certain other non-cash adjustments, if any, but after deducting the principal repayment on lease liabilities and adding the principal repayment on lease receivable. The reconciliation from profit under IFRS to FFO can be found below. The Trust uses FFO to assess operating performance and its distribution paying capacity, determine the level of Associate incentive-based compensation, and decisions related to investment in capital assets. To facilitate a clear understanding of the combined historical operating results of Boardwalk REIT, management of the Trust believes FFO should be considered in conjunction with profit as presented in the condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021.
Adjusted Funds From Operations
Similar to FFO, the IFRS measurement most comparable to AFFO is profit. Boardwalk REIT considers AFFO to be an appropriate measurement of a publicly listed multi-family residential entity as it measures the economic performance after deducting for maintenance capital expenditures to the existing portfolio of investment properties. AFFO is determined by taking the amounts reported as FFO and deducting what is commonly referred to as "Maintenance Capital Expenditures". Maintenance Capital Expenditures are referred to as expenditures that, by standard accounting definition, are accounted for as capital in that the expenditure itself has a useful life in excess of the current financial year and maintains the value of the related assets. The reconciliation of AFFO can be found below. The Trust uses AFFO to assess operating performance and its distribution paying capacity, and decisions related to investment in capital assets.
Adjusted Real Estate Assets
The IFRS measurement most comparable to Adjusted Real Estate Assets is investment properties. Adjusted Real Estate Assets is comprised of investment properties, equity accounted investment, and cash and cash equivalents. Adjusted Real Estate Assets is useful in summarizing the real estate assets owned by the Trust and it is used in the calculation of NAV, which management of the Trust believes is a useful measure in estimating the entity's value. The reconciliation from Investment Properties under IFRS to Adjusted Real Estate Assets can be found on the following page, under Net Asset Value.
Adjusted Real Estate Debt
The IFRS measurement most comparable to Adjusted Real Estate Debt is total mortgage principal outstanding. Adjusted Real Estate Debt is comprised of total mortgage principal outstanding, total lease liabilities attributable to land leases, and construction loan payable. It is useful in summarizing the Trust's debt which is attributable to its real estate assets and is used in the calculation of NAV, which management of the Trust believes is a useful measure in estimating the entity's value. The reconciliation from total mortgage principal outstanding under IFRS to Adjusted Real Estate Debt can be found below under Net Asset Value.
Net Asset Value
The IFRS measurement most comparable to NAV is Unitholders' equity. With real estate entities, NAV is the total value of the entity's investment properties and cash minus the total value of the entity's debt. The Trust determines NAV by taking Adjusted Real Estate Assets and subtracting Adjusted Real Estate Debt, which management of the Trust believes is a useful measure in estimating the entity's value. The reconciliation from Unitholders' equity under IFRS to Net Asset Value is below.
Non-GAAP Ratios
The discussion below outlines the non-GAAP ratios used by the Trust. Each non-GAAP ratio has a non-GAAP financial measure as one or more of its components, and, as a result, do not have standardized meanings prescribed by IFRS and therefore may not be comparable to similar financial measurements presented by other entities. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be construed as alternatives to IFRS defined measures.
FFO per Unit, AFFO per Unit, and NAV per Unit
FFO per Unit includes the non-GAAP financial measure FFO as a component in the calculation. The Trust uses FFO per Unit to assess operating performance on a per Unit basis, as well as determining the level of Associate incentive-based compensation.
AFFO per Unit includes the non-GAAP financial measure AFFO as a component in the calculation. The Trust uses AFFO per Unit to assess operating performance on a per Unit basis and its distribution paying capacity.
NAV per Unit includes the non-GAAP financial measure NAV as a component in the calculation. Management of the Trust believes it is a useful measure in estimating the entity's value on a per Unit basis, which an investor can compare to the entity's Trust Unit price which is publicly traded to help with investment decisions.
FFO per Unit and AFFO per Unit, are calculated by taking the non-GAAP ratio's corresponding non-GAAP financial measure and dividing by the weighted average Trust Units outstanding for the period on a fully diluted basis, which assumes conversion of the LP Class B Units and vested deferred units determined in the calculation of diluted per Trust Unit amounts in accordance with IFRS.
NAV per Unit is calculated as NAV divided by the Trust Units outstanding as at the reporting date on a fully diluted basis which assumes conversion of the LP Class B Units and vested deferred units outstanding.
FFO per Unit Future Financial Guidance
FFO per Unit Future Financial Guidance is calculated as FFO Future Financial Guidance divided by the estimated weighted average Trust Units and LP Class B Units outstanding throughout the year. Boardwalk REIT considers FFO per Unit Future Financial Guidance to be an appropriate measurement of the estimated future financial performance based on information currently available to management of the Trust at the date of this Earnings Release.
AFFO per Unit Future Financial Guidance
AFFO per Unit Future Financial Guidance is calculated as AFFO Future Financial Guidance divided by the estimated weighted average Trust Units and LP Class B Units outstanding throughout the year. Boardwalk REIT considers AFFO per Unit Future Financial Guidance to be an appropriate measurement of the estimated future profitability based on information currently available to management of the Trust at the date of this Earnings Release.
FFO Payout Ratio
FFO Payout Ratio represents the REIT's ability to pay distributions. This non-GAAP ratio is computed by dividing regular distributions paid on the Trust Units and LP Class B Units by the non-GAAP financial measure of FFO.
Information in this news release that is not current or historical factual information may constitute forward-looking statements and information (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of securities laws. The use of any of the words "expect", "anticipate", "may", "will", "should", "believe", "intend" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release include Boardwalk's financial guidance for fiscal 2022, expected distributions for August, September, and October 2022, and accretive capital recycling opportunities. Implicit in these forward-looking statements, particularly in respect of Boardwalk's objectives for its current and future periods, Boardwalk's strategies to achieve those objectives, as well as statements with respect to management's beliefs, plans, estimates, assumptions, intentions, and similar statements concerning anticipated future events, results, circumstances, performance or expectations are estimates and assumptions subject to risks and uncertainties, including those described in its Management's Discussion & Analysis of Boardwalk under the heading "Risk and Risk Management", which could cause Boardwalk's actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this news release. Specifically, Boardwalk has made assumptions surrounding the impact of economic conditions in Canada and globally including as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Boardwalk's future growth potential, prospects and opportunities, the rental environment compared to several years ago, relatively stable interest costs, access to equity and debt capital markets to fund (at acceptable costs), the future growth program to enable the Trust to refinance debts as they mature, the availability of purchase opportunities for growth in Canada, general industry conditions and trends, changes in laws and regulations including, without limitation, changes in tax laws, mortgage rules and other temporary legislative changes in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, increased competition, the availability of qualified personnel, fluctuations in foreign exchange or interest rates, and stock market volatility. These assumptions, although considered reasonable by the Trust at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect.
This news release also contains future-oriented financial information and financial outlook information (collectively "FOFI") about Boardwalk's same property NOI growth, FFO per Unit, and AFFO per Unit guidance for fiscal 2022. Boardwalk has included the FOFI for the purpose of providing further information about the Trust's anticipated future business operation.
For more exhaustive information on the risks and uncertainties in respect of forward-looking statements and FOFI you should refer to Boardwalk's Management's Discussion & Analysis and Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2021 under the headings "Risk and Risk Management" and "Challenges and Risks", respectively, which are available at www.sedar.com. Forward-looking statements and FOFI contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and are based on Boardwalk's current estimates, expectations and projections, which Boardwalk believes are reasonable as of the current date. You should not place undue importance on forward-looking statements or FOFI and should not rely upon forward-looking statements or FOFI as of any other date. Except as required by applicable law, Boardwalk undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement or FOFI, whether a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara should reject GEICO's proposed $268 million auto insurance rate hike and its job- and education-based discriminatory rating system, wrote Consumer Watchdog in a petition filed with the California Department of Insurance (CDI) yesterday.
The increase falls hardest on working-class Californians. Drivers working in fields like custodial, construction, or food service will pay 25% higher premiums than drivers in GEICO's preferred "professional" occupations, including lobbyists, architects and financial analysts. They will pay almost 11% more than engineers, auditors, and judges.
Overall, the rate hike will impact 2.1 million GEICO policyholders who face an average $125 annual premium increase.
"Under GEICO's discriminatory discounts, investment bankers, consultants, surgeons, and attorneys will benefit on the back of low-income and blue-collar Californians," said Consumer Watchdog attorney Daniel L. Sternberg.
At the same time GEICO is seeking this rate hike, the company is closing its local offices in the state and laying off hundreds of employees. GEICO has also stopped selling insurance through telephone agents in the state, leaving online options through a computer or a mobile device as the only way to obtain a GEICO policy in California, and many other states.
"There should be little doubt that GEICO's actions will hurt California drivers. The lack of internet access risks California's most vulnerable communities being left behind in trying to secure home and auto insurance. Just as we saw with the COVID-19 vaccine, the digital divide can cause serious disparities in communities of color in their ability to access services," said Sternberg.
GEICO received two prior rate hikes in California in 2017 and 2018 before the pandemic took drivers off the road and claims plummeted.
The Insurance Commissioner has failed to act on a regulation to curb job- and education-based rate discrimination.
Consumer Watchdog called on Commissioner Lara to reject GEICO's use of job and education to overcharge working-class Californians in this rate filing, and move a regulation forward to make all insurance companies rate Californians fairly regardless of their job or education level.
Consumer Watchdog and 10 community and civil rights organizations challenged auto insurers' illegal and discriminatory use of job and education to set rates in February 2019. In September 2019, a Department of Insurance investigation confirmed those concerns, finding "wide socioeconomic disparities" created by insurance companies surcharging California drivers based on nothing more than their occupation or educational status. Three years later, Commissioner Lara has yet to adopt a regulation to stop the practice, and the last draft of a potential regulation was issued by the Department of Insurance nearly a year and a half ago.
Consumer Watchdog has recently filed challenges against Mercury Insurance Company's and Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club's ("Auto Club") rate hikes that also utilize a job- and education-based discriminatory rating system.
"Commissioner Lara needs to help working families and adopt regulations to stop occupation-based premium surcharges. Instead of rubber-stamping these discriminatory discounts, the Commissioner should use his voter-enacted authority under Proposition 103 to protect middle- and low-income families from being charged higher prices based on their jobs," said Sternberg.
Read Consumer Watchdog's Petition for Hearing and Petition to Intervene: https://consumerwatchdog.org/sites/default/files/2022-08/2022-08-08%20GEICO%20PFH.pdf
Read the community and civil rights groups' 2019 petition: https://consumerwatchdog.org/sites/default/files/2019-02/Job%26EducationPetition.pdf
Occupation has never been approved by regulation as a lawful rating factor under voter-enacted Proposition 103. GEICO's unfairly discriminatory occupation-based rating system means lower income and less-educated drivers continue to pay the highest premiums based solely on their job titles.
Voter-approved Proposition 103 requires auto insurance premiums be based primarily on three mandatory factors – driving safety record, annual mileage, and years driving experience – and prohibits unfairly discriminatory rates. Proposition 103 prohibits this kind of unfair rate discrimination based on income or race.
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WFO MEDFORD Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, August 9, 2022
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RED FLAG WARNING
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
249 PM PDT Tue Aug 9 2022
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING
FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND WITH LOW RH AND ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY
FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 285 AND 624...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND WITH LOW RH AND
ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 285 AND
624...
* Impacts: Strong, gusty wind with low relative humidity and
critically dry vegetation will greatly increase the spread
potential of any new and existing fires. Lightning and high fire
danger will likely result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm
winds could contribute to fire spread. Despite rainfall, initial
attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are
possible.
* Affected area:
In Northern CA Fire Zone....285. Today, the whole zone. Wednesday, from
Alturas east along the Warners and the NW corner of the zone near
Newell.
In South Central OR Fire Zone....624. Today, the whole zone.
Wedensday, the southeast portion of the zone from Altamont east.
* Wind: Today, South 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Winds
from thunderstorm outflows are likely to be erratic and 40+ mph.
Wednesday, 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms will continue into this
evening. storms will also become wetter today (up to half an
inch has been observed so far when multiple storms move over the
same location) and have a marginal risk (5%) of severe strength
hail or winds.
* Humidity: 9 to 13 percent.
* View the hazard area in detail at:
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/HAZARD
FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS AND FOR GUSTY WINDS WITH LOW
HUMIDITIES FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 284...
* Impacts: In eastern zone 284, lightning and very dry vegetation
will likely result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds
could contribute to fire spread. Despite rainfall, initial attack
resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible. In
western portions of zone 284, strong, gusty wind with low
relative humidity and critically dry vegetation could greatly
increase the spread potential of any new and existing fires
Tuesday afternoon and evening.
In Northern CA...Fire Weather Zone 284.
* Wind: South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Near
thunderstorms, gusty and erratic winds to 50 mph are possible.
evening. Storms will also become wetter today.
* Humidity: As low as 10 percent in western parts.
FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND WITH LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 280 AND
281...
* Impacts: Strong, gusty wind with low relative humidity and
potential of any new and existing fires.
Eastern Fire Weather Zone 280, including the Scott Valley and
sections of the McKinney Fire over higher terrain, Fort Jones,
Etna, and Greenview. This does not include the Yeti Fire.
Fire Weather Zone 281, including the Shasta Valley and sections
of the McKinney Fire over higher terrain. This includes Yreka,
Hilt, Weed, Grenada and Montague.
* Wind: South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph into this evening.
* Humidity: 8 to 15 percent.
* Additional Details: The strongest winds will occur within the
Shasta Valley around Weed and over higher terrain.
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To commemorate 75 years of India’s Independence, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on August 09 participated in ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ public rally in Dehradun. BJP leader Umesh Sharma Kau also participated in the rally. While addressing the rally, CM Dhami said, “Under the leadership of PM Modi, the Amrit Mahotsav of Independence is being celebrated across the country. We are fortunate to be able to witness the 75th year of Independence.” | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/news/cm-dhami-participates-in-har-ghar-tiranga-rally-in-dehradun/videoshow/93463434.cms | 2022-08-09T22:45:33Z | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/news/cm-dhami-participates-in-har-ghar-tiranga-rally-in-dehradun/videoshow/93463434.cms | false | null |
Voters in four states on Tuesday will determine their party’s nominees for the statewide office that typically oversees elections.
Much of the attention will center on Wisconsin, where the secretary of state does not have any role with elections. Republicans want to change that should they win the office in November. Primaries are also being held in Minnesota, Connecticut and Vermont.
In Wisconsin, all three GOP candidates on Tuesday’s ballot have echoed former President Donald Trump’s false claims that fraud cost him the 2020 election and have called for the dismantling of the Wisconsin Elections Commission, an agency established just six years ago by Republican lawmakers with bipartisan support.
The Republican candidates have all sharply criticized decisions made by the commission heading into the 2020 election, when the COVID-19 pandemic brought major challenges to running elections, and say they would rather empower the secretary of the state so voters can hold someone accountable for election-related decisions.
To accomplish their goal, Republicans also would need to defeat Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, who would block such a move, in November.
The Republicans vying for the nomination in Wisconsin are state Rep. Amy Loudenbeck, businessman Jay Schroeder and Justin Schmidtka, who hosts a political podcast.
On the Democratic side, longtime Secretary of State Doug La Follette faces challenger Alexia Sabor, who is the chair of the Dane County Democratic Party Executive Board. La Follette, 81, was first elected to the position in 1974.
La Follette has said he decided to run again to stop Republicans from meddling with elections, citing Trump’s call to Georgia’s secretary of state, Brad Raffensperger, after the 2020 election asking him to “find” enough votes to overturn Joe Biden’s win in the state.
This year, races for secretary of state have drawn tremendous interest and money largely because of the 2020 election, when voting systems and processes came under attack by Trump and his supporters. There is no evidence of widespread fraud or manipulation of voting systems occurring in the 2020 election.
In Minnesota, the leading Republican candidate has called the 2020 election “rigged” and has faced criticism for a video attacking three prominent Jewish Democrats, including the current secretary of state, Democrat Steve Simon, who is seeking reelection.
Kim Crockett has also called the 2020 election a “train wreck” and accused state election officials of using the pandemic as “cover to change how we vote, but also how the vote is counted.”
In their respective primaries, Crockett and Simon face lesser-known opponents — Republican Erik van Mechelen and Steve Carlson, a perennial candidate running as a Democrat.
Races in Connecticut and Vermont are noteworthy because it’s the first time in more than a decade that the seats have been open. Both longtime Democratic secretaries of state opted not to seek reelection this year.
Connecticut GOP candidate Dominic Rapini, who is a former board chairman of a group called Fight Voter Fraud Inc., has called for tightening ID requirements and cleaning the state’s voter rolls. Rapini faces state Rep. Terrie Wood, R-Darien, who has also called for tighter voter ID rules and cleaning voter lists.
On the Democratic side, state Rep. Stephanie Thomas of Norwalk, who won the party’s endorsement at the state convention this spring, faces Maritza Bond, health director for the city of New Haven.
In Vermont, the Democratic primary has drawn the most interest. The candidates are Deputy Secretary of State Chris Winters, state Rep. Sarah Copeland Hanzas, and Montpelier City Clerk John Odum.
A perennial candidate for office, H. Brooke Paige, is the lone person running in the GOP primary. He also appears on the ballot for three other statewide offices.
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BOSTON (AP) _ Flyware Corp. (FLYW) on Tuesday reported a loss of $23.8 million in its second quarter.
The Boston-based company said it had a loss of 22 cents per share.
The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 17 cents per share.
The payments company posted revenue of $56.5 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $51.5 million, beating Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $46.9 million.
For the current quarter ending in October, Flyware said it expects revenue in the range of $87 million to $90 million.
The company expects full-year revenue in the range of $260 million to $269 million.
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BOK Financial Private Wealth Inc. raised its stake in shares of Raytheon Technologies Co. (NYSE:RTX – Get Rating) by 291.0% during the first quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 28,666 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 21,334 shares during the period. BOK Financial Private Wealth Inc.’s holdings in Raytheon Technologies were worth $2,840,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Wellington Shields & Co. LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Raytheon Technologies by 9.5% in the 1st quarter. Wellington Shields & Co. LLC now owns 5,782 shares of the company’s stock worth $573,000 after acquiring an additional 500 shares in the last quarter. OLD National Bancorp IN increased its position in shares of Raytheon Technologies by 6.7% in the 1st quarter. OLD National Bancorp IN now owns 12,464 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,235,000 after buying an additional 782 shares in the last quarter. Liberty Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Raytheon Technologies in the 1st quarter valued at $209,000. Wilkinson Global Asset Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Raytheon Technologies in the 1st quarter valued at $204,000. Finally, DT Investment Partners LLC acquired a new position in Raytheon Technologies in the 1st quarter worth $1,043,000. 79.56% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Raytheon Technologies Stock Performance
RTX traded up $0.99 during midday trading on Tuesday, reaching $92.19. The company had a trading volume of 58,010 shares, compared to its average volume of 4,615,175. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a quick ratio of 0.83 and a current ratio of 1.10. The stock has a market cap of $136.12 billion, a PE ratio of 30.50, a P/E/G ratio of 1.90 and a beta of 1.04. Raytheon Technologies Co. has a 12-month low of $79.00 and a 12-month high of $106.02. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $93.67 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $95.62.
Raytheon Technologies Dividend Announcement
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 8th. Shareholders of record on Friday, August 19th will be given a dividend of $0.55 per share. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 18th. This represents a $2.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.39%. Raytheon Technologies’s payout ratio is currently 73.58%.
Analyst Ratings Changes
A number of equities analysts have recently commented on the stock. Vertical Research reduced their price objective on shares of Raytheon Technologies to $120.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, July 27th. StockNews.com raised shares of Raytheon Technologies from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, August 4th. Cowen raised their target price on shares of Raytheon Technologies from $115.00 to $120.00 in a report on Wednesday, April 27th. Argus raised their target price on shares of Raytheon Technologies from $100.00 to $112.00 in a report on Wednesday, April 27th. Finally, Cowen lifted their price objective on shares of Raytheon Technologies from $115.00 to $120.00 in a research note on Wednesday, April 27th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and six have issued a buy rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Raytheon Technologies has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $114.10.
Raytheon Technologies Profile
Raytheon Technologies Corporation, an aerospace and defense company, provides systems and services for the commercial, military, and government customers worldwide. It operates through four segments: Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space, and Raytheon Missiles & Defense.
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Salon shooting suspect indicted for anti-Asian hate crime
A man accused of shooting three Asian American women at a hair salon was indicted Tuesday on multiple counts, including committing a hate crime.
The Dallas County District Attorney’s Office announced the indictment Tuesday of Jeremy Terrence Smith, 37, for the May 11 shooting at a salon in Dallas’ Koreatown. It alleges Smith entered the salon and fired 13 shots from a .22-caliber rifle, wounding three women and endangering four others.
“Smith is alleged to have intentionally selected the complainants because of his bias or prejudice against Asian Americans,” according to the statement.
According to a police affidavit, Smith’s girlfriend told police detectives that he had been delusional about Asian Americans since being involved in a car crash two years ago with a man of Asian descent. She said he had been admitted to several mental health facilities because of the delusions.
Whenever Smith is around an Asian American, “he begins having delusions that the Asian mob is after him or attempting to harm him,” his girlfriend told police. She said he was fired for “verbally attacking” his boss, who was of Asian descent.
The indictment charges Smith with seven counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, each with a hate-crime enhancement. Each count is punishable by from five to 99 years in prison.
Smith remains in the Dallas County jail with bonds totaling $700,000. A message to his attorney seeking comment was not immediately returned.
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Happy birthday, Meghan Markle! Royals send well-wishes as duchess turns 41
Happy birthday to Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex!
The actress formerly known as Meghan Markle, who is married to Britain’s Prince Harry, turned 41 on Thursday.
Members of the royal family took to social media to share well-wishes for the ex-“Suits” star, according to The Independent.
“Wishing a happy birthday to the Duchess of Sussex,” read a post from the official Twitter account of her brother-in-law, Prince William, and his wife, Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge.
“Happy birthday to the Duchess of Sussex!” added a tweet from father-in-law Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall.
Meghan and Harry, 37, stepped down as senior royals and moved to Southern California with their now 3-year-old son, Archie, in 2020, The Washington Post previously reported. Earlier this year, the couple, who also share a 1-year-old daughter, Lilibet, traveled with their children to the United Kingdom for Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee. The visit marked the first in-person visit for the queen and Lilibet, according to “Entertainment Tonight.”
Photos: British royals, minus Queen Elizabeth, attend Platinum Jubilee church service Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, arrive for the National Service of Thanksgiving held at St Paul's Cathedral as part of celebrations marking the Platinum Jubilee of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, in London, Friday, June 3, 2022. (Aaron Chown/Pool photo via AP)
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Flashbang explodes in Mobile County deputy’s hand during drug raid
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A Mobile County Sheriff’s Office deputy suffered severe injuries to his hand when a flashbang grenade went off while he was still holding it.
It happened around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at a home on Cedar Avenue at Hercules Street. Agents were attempting to get inside the house when the flashbang exploded prematurely, according to Sheriff Sam Cochran.
A second deputy suffered injuries to his face from shrapnel. The sheriff said the debris did not injure that deputy’s eyesight.
Officers at the scene rushed the deputies to the hospital for treatment and they will both survive.
Cochran said three people in the house were arrested on charges connected to fentanyl distribution.
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MOREHEAD CITY — The county’s new Consolidated Human Services Director Dr. Randall Williams outlined his top priorities Monday as he met with his board in the county health department conference room.
Dr. Williams, former state health officer and cabinet director for the Missouri Department of Health and Human Services, began his new post July 18. He is no stranger to Carteret County, spending many years vacationing in the community.
“I am blessed to be here, and I have deep roots here,” Williams told members of the Consolidated Human Services Board after being introduced by County Manager Tommy Burns. “I am going out into the community and listening. I know the challenges are great and the work we do is very hard.”
Dr. Williams said while he will continue to spend time getting to know his employees, board members and community, he sees five major priorities. They are emergency operations as it pertains to public health, the substance abuse crisis, integration of community resources to improve public health, being wise stewards of financial and community resources, and valuing employees.
He further emphasized that he considers the two departments he oversees, the Health Department and Department of Social Services, as critical.
“What we do is important, and we’re the largest department in the county,” he said. “Public health is about clean water, vaccinations and so much more, and public health is all over the world. Social services is about the dawn of life, the sunset of life and all the storms in between.”
As a former obstetrician who delivered more than 2,000 babies during his 26-year career in private practice in Raleigh, he said numerous times he heard the phrase from mothers, “Thank goodness you are here.” He then added, “But I say to all of you who serve the community, thank goodness you are here. We are first responders, and I know it can be hard. But what you do makes a difference.”
While introducing Dr. Williams to the board, Burns said the new director stood out above other candidates.
“It became apparent he was the most qualified candidate for several reasons,” Burns said. “He’s already hit the ground running, and his career speaks for itself.”
Dr. Williams replaces former Director Cindy Holman, who retired March 31. He has more than 30 years’ experience in public health and healthcare management.
Prior to his time with the Missouri DHSS, Dr. Williams served as state health director and deputy secretary of North Carolina Health and Human Services, where he led operations for the Office of Rural Health and Community Care, which had a budget of approximately $20 billion and included more than 17,000 employees across its divisions. He was charged with promoting and supporting population health in North Carolina by providing senior management, leadership and public health expertise.
A native of North Carolina, he graduated with honors from UNC Chapel Hill with a double major in history and zoology. He went on to the UNC School of Medicine where he was a Holderness Fellow and co-founded the Students Teaching Early Prevention initiative. He then served as Administrative Chief Resident in Obstetrics and Gynecology at North Carolina Memorial Hospital.
As well as being in private practice for 26 years, he has been active in many local, state and national public health organizations, in which he has served in numerous leadership roles.
Dr. Williams has served as a volunteer in U.S. State Department and World Health Organizations sponsored endeavors, teaching physicians and helping clinical governance overseas. Serving mostly in conflict zones, his work has taken him to Afghanistan, Haiti, Iraq and Libya.
He has been recognized as the Red Cross Humanitarian of the Year, Raleigh News & Observer Tar Heel of the Week and Triangle Business Journal Health Care Hero of the Year.
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The X-Men cinematic universe, up until the acquisition of Fox by Disney (which allowed for all the Multiverse madness in the second Doctor Strange film), has been a mixed bag—in terms of quality, temporality and quantity of its heroes. The mutants are linked together by some of the most recognizable comic characters of all time, embodied by performances like Hugh Jackman’s star-making turn as Wolverine, Patrick Stewart’s definitive Professor X, and Ian McKellen’s engrossing Magneto. But figuring out which X-Men movie to watch is almost as difficult as figuring out when the one you picked to watch actually occurs, either in the real life franchise timeline or in the context of the film universe.
Here’s how to watch the X-Men movies in order, from X-Men: First Class to Old Man Logan:
Set in: 1962
Though all continuity’s out with the baby and bathwater by this time, when Matthew Vaughn, Bryan Singer and company decided to go back in time to show the founding of the X-Men, something equally indulgent happened. Placing the mutants in the era from which they originated, Vaughn got to play with the popular cinema touchstones of the time: First Class incorporates a distinctly 007 vibe. Apart from a horribly miscast January Jones as Emma Frost, and the handful of Marvel characters nobody but the diehardiest of Marvel diehards could possibly could give a crap about, it’s an excellent jumping off point for extending a franchise. —Scott Wold
Note: Much of X-Men: Days of Future Past takes place in 1973, but we’ve slotted it in 2023 so as not to spoil anything for you.
Set in: 1979
The initial prequel/spin-off from the lucrative X-Men franchise is memorable for all the wrong reasons. It has plenty going for it—the most popular character from both movie and comics, played by Hugh Jackman in what was already considered a definitive portrayal, and the introduction of Wade Wilson—Deadpool!—played by Ryan Reynolds. What did it do with this potential? Ah, squandered like only Hollywood can squander. Jackman still delivers a solid performance, but in what has become a classic superhero film blunder, Reynolds’ proto-Deadpool has his power set completely, unnecessarily changed and, worst of all, his mouth sewn shut. The Wolverine and Logan made it official—X-Men Origins: Wolverine represents the nadir of the Wolverine solo films and the Jackman era as a whole. Now, bonus—it’s also clearly the worst of the Fox era X-Man films. —M.B.
Set in: 1983
The character of Apocalypse is no easy task to work into a film adaptation, and considering that X-Men: Apocalypse is really all about the villain, it stacked the deck against the feasibility of a truly great film from the start. He suffers from the issues of many ultra-powerful, omnipotent superhero film villains: He’s capable of seemingly anything, at any given moment, which robs him on some level of personality. Even the talents of Oscar Isaac struggled to fully flesh out the character in a way that could compare to say, Magneto (Michael Fassbender), whose lifetime of suffering is so much more relatable. Still, Apocalypse the film manages a more than ample entertainment factor, leaning on its now burly ensemble cast to carry each scene, even if the result feels somewhat inconsequential. There was all-too-much internet furor leading up to its release that the film would be “all about Mystique/Raven,” and that Jennifer Lawrence’s star had eclipsed the series, but any objective viewer would call those assertions unfounded. In reality, Mystique’s story is perhaps only the third or fourth most prominent, following those of Professor X (James McAvoy), Magneto and even the young versions of Jean Grey (Sophie Turner) and Cyclops (Tye Sheridan). It’s a fair question to ask how much more potential lies in the X-Men universe at this point before a studio burns the whole thing down and starts fresh, but Apocalypse at least provided an action-packed bridge between the era that began with First Class and eventually ends up at the first Bryan Singer films. —J.V.
Set in: 1992
In Dark Phoenix, Simon Kinberg again attempts—having co-penned Ratner’s 2006 garbage fire with Zac Penn, which first cast Famke Janssen as the hero in crisis—to adapt the 1980 comic book saga by Chris Claremont and John Byrne into a single film with little to no emotional scaffolding assembled by previous entries. Though ultra-uncanny teen telepath Jean Gray (Sophie Turner, fifth-billed as the titular character) disintegrated Apocalypse (Oscar Isaac) back in the ’80s, now in 1992, Jean’s powers are still largely unquantifiable, meaning that over the 10 years between films, Professor Xavier (James McAvoy) hasn’t made significant strides in helping his star pupil get her shit together. Granted, that’s a long process, anyone coming to terms with their metaphorical puberty, but for a franchise concerned with time travel and alternate timelines and merging the initial films with the post-First Classcast in a post-MCUcinematic world, Dark Phoenix fails spectacularly to grasp anything chronological. But then again Dark Phoenix was always destined to fail. Limiting the sprawling story to one main arc severely debilitates the original’s emotional resonance, but avoiding Apocalypse’s swollen plot and stakes-less character narratives means reigning in an essentially big saga and cutting all of its awe down to some rote CGI. To make this work in one movie is to deny the essence of the source text. Kinberg may have a knack, better than Singer’s even, for knowing how to transform an otherwise obligatory action scene into something that seriously connects to whatever scant emotional weight these characters are supposed to be shouldering. (Watching Nightcrawler [Kodi Smit-McPhee], especially, is a spectacle the film nails.) Michael Fassbender may be acting his beautiful face off. But there was no way Dark Phoenix could have been good, and it’s not (though it is better than Apocalypse and Last Stand). It’s X-actly what any of us should have X-pected. —Dom Sinacola
Set in: Mid 2000s
2002’s Spider-Man may have been the impetus of the current superhero blockbuster, but it was Bryan Singer’s X-Men that gave birth to the “modern superhero film” in 2000. In that sense, you might call it one of the most influential films on the list—or even the most influential. Keep in mind, this is only three years removed from the likes of Batman & Robin, when it would be safe to say the genre was at an all-time low in terms of mass appeal. X-Men helped bridge that gap, presenting a semi-serious take on the classic Marvel mutant team, anchored of course by the indispensable Patrick Stewart as Professor X, who lends much-needed gravitas. In terms of plot … well, that’s not the strongest facet of X-Men, as we see a fairly generic story about Magneto trying to mutate the entire world. What the film did well was bring together a colorful cast of characters upon which a budding franchise could lean, including Ian McKellen as Magneto, Halle Berry as Storm, Famke Janssen as Jean Grey and of course Hugh Jackman as breakout character Wolverine, whose popularity threatened to overshadow the entire series. Watching it in 2016, the result is rather cheesy (Storm and her “toad struck by lightning” line?), but X-Men is like a cinematic proof of concept: Big-budget, major studio superhero movies could become the new tentpoles. Meanwhile the sequel, X2, would go on to improve upon that foundation in almost every way. —Jim Vorel
Set in: Mid 2000s
One can count on one hand the number of superhero films potentially superior to Bryan Singer’s 2003 sequel to his 2000’s X-Men, and still end up with fingers left over. From its incomparably stunning opening sequence, demonstrating the full power of the best reasons for humans to fear mutants, to its ending grace note of bittersweet victory, X2 represented a full step forward to legitimizing comic books as a valid source of drama and excitement on the silver screen. The returning cast, including Sirs Patrick Stewart and Ian Mckellen and—of course—Hugh Jackman’s iconic portrayal of Marvel favorite, Wolverine, are complemented beautifully by Alan Cumming’s haunted Catholic teleporter, Nightcrawler, and Brian Cox’s brilliantly villainous turn as the mutant-hating military scientist, Col. Stryker. Even with so many beloved characters to juggle, Singer never loses focus on which one works in any given scene to propel the thrills and emotional center of the story. It’s an awesome ensemble action movie. It’s a movie about a marginalized but powerful population of people struggling to take the high road in the face of bigotry. It’s both, and it rocks. —Scott Wold
Set in: Mid 2000s
If you had asked fans of the X-Men franchise what kind of movie they wanted in 2006, following the greatness of X2 they probably would have drafted one that looked quite a bit like The Last Stand. Which is to say: Fans can’t be trusted to create a film that will actually work and flow. The “Dark Phoenix” saga is one of the most iconic—the most important—X-Men stories ever, and in The Last Stand it just doesn’t quite come together like it was supposed to. The film often feels way overstuffed, with characters such as the Juggernaut (Vinnie Jones) simply shoehorned in as henchmen, when in the comics they’re often the subject of whole story arcs. Angel (Ben Foster), for instance, was heavily used in the promotion of the film, but has only a few minutes of largely inconsequential screen time. The Last Stand, though, does manage to pack some raw, often satisfying emotionality into the already-packed run-time, from the destruction of Xavier’s (Patrick Stewart) physical form to the loss of Mystique’s (Rebecca Romijn) mutant powers and subsequent rejection by Magneto (Ian McKellan) and his mutant brotherhood. Ultimately, The Last Stand suffers from a surplus of ambition and ideas more than anything else. Perhaps in a parallel universe, it could have reached the same highs as the rest of the core X-Men film franchise. —Jim Vorel
Set in: Early 2010s
Loosely based—very loosely—on an early story arc from Chris Claremont and Frank Miller’s eponymous comic, The Wolverine has several advantages going for it: one of Marvel’s most popular and enduring mutants, the return of Hugh Jackman for a sixth time in a role he owns, and one of the richer story arcs tied to the character’s many decades of adventures from the page panels. (Plus, it couldn’t possibly be worse than X-Men Origins: Wolverine.) But as much as director James Mangold’s cinematic interpretation has going for it, it only seldom succeeds. Taken as a whole, The Wolverine is nearly as hit-and-miss as the rest of Mangold’s filmography: it ain’t Cop Land or his first-rate remake of 3:10 to Yuma, but nor is it Knight and Day or Kate & Leopold. However, given the enviable headstart this movie had at its greenlight, viewers may be disappointed they couldn’t do better than two steps forward, one step back. (See full review.) &—Scott Wold
Set in: Mid 2010s
After Deadpool grossed nearly $800 million worldwide, you’d have to feel pretty stupid if you were one of the studio bigwigs who Ryan Reynolds fought tooth and nail to get the film made. Huge credit must go to Reynolds himself, who displayed superhuman resolve in continuously pushing for this film and for the chance to play the wisecracking Deadpool, who he sensed for years was a kindred spirit, but it still took a piece of leaked test footage going viral for Fox to greenlight it. Even after the abortive mess of the character’s pseudo-appearance in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Reynolds and co. knew that the character of Deadpool was exactly what the now-rote superhero film genre desperately needed—someone who could step back from the conventions of the genre to critique (and lewdly skewer) it all. Deadpool overdelivers on crass, raunchy humor, providing exactly what paying audiences wanted to see. Perhaps its most significant accomplishment, though, was proving that a B-tier superhero (in terms of audience recognition) could be hugely marketable, given the right script and casting. The success of Deadpool is a seed that will hopefully bear fruit as studios take a gamble on new comics properties detached from the MCU or DCU. —Jim Vorel
Year: 2018
Set in: Mid 2010s
Deadpool 2 never stops leaping around and jumping for your attention, in a way that’s more winning and affable than it probably should be. A lot of this is Ryan Reynolds, but the expanded cast brings plenty to the table as well. Zazie Beetz of Atlanta is certainly the standout of the X-Force crew, as a mutant whose talent is “being lucky,” which doesn’t sound like a superpower but certainly feels like one when you see it in action. (It might actually be the best superpower.) Rob Delaney has a delightful small role as the least gifted but most relatable member of X-Force. And Brolin gives the film an added gravitas that it doesn’t necessarily need but certainly doesn’t hurt. But this is Reynolds’ show: He is grandmaster and main event of this circus, all by himself. Ultimately, Deadpool 2 is a film that works best when it’s entirely irreverent about its own irreverence, when it is constantly riffing on its increasingly large place in the comic book movie canon. (It even notes that it’s the reason Logan existed.) It’s tough to create a universe like that, and it’s that, not the love story or Deadpool’s journey, that sets these films apart. I don’t remember the last time I enjoyed a post-credits sequence. But I didn’t want Deadpool’s to end. It’s all disposable, but in this franchise’s case, that’s a happy feature, not a bug. —Will Leitch
Set in: 2023 & 1973
Bryan Singer’s ambitious blockbuster clears the deck of questionable dramatic (not to mention fan-enraging) choices made in the inferior efforts following X2: X-Men United. It also functions as compelling evidence that Singer’s DNA may just house a special mutant power of its own. And it’s needed—given the sheer volume of both character and plot, Days of Future Past could easily have proved an incomprehensible slog even for Marvel True Believers. Happily, much as with prior Singer-helmed X-Men films, the director seems to instinctively know exactly when to pull back on the exhilarating action set pieces, and push in on his absurdly over-qualified actors as they espouse the film’s central themes of second chances and choosing to tread the more difficult path of righteousness as opposed to self-righteousness. At 131 minutes, Days of Future Past is filled to near bursting as its enormous cast scrambles through the vagaries of its time travel paradox-rich design, and Singer threads the needle with such apparent effortlessness in stitching it all together, the seams are practically invisible. It may not be as showy as telekinesis or plasma-laser eyes, but his is an uncanny gift nevertheless. (See full review.) —S.W.
Set in: The 2020s
After languishing in Disney’s clutches after being stuck in 20th Century Fox’s own development hell for more than two years after it wrapped production, The New Mutants finally got a theatrical release—right smack in the middle of the pandemic. Director Josh Boone has described it as a “haunted house” film—albeit, with references to the rest of the Fox X-Men canon removed. The New Mutants stands on its own, while simultaneously being the last vestige of the X-Men era that technically ended with the disappointment of Dark Phoenix. This batch of mutants includes Maisie Williams’ shapeshifting character, Charlie Heaton’s paranoid teen and Anya Taylor-Joy’s icy Russian sorcerer. —Jim Vorel
Set in: 2029
What Logan is defies easy categorization. I struggle to even call it a “superhero movie,” or an “X-Men movie.” If it is one, then it’s quite easily the most uniquely disparate X-Men movie ever made, and it asks you to quickly cast away any expectations you might be harboring of how an X-Men movie might look, sound and feel. Yes, one might call it a “superhero movie” in the sense that it, you know, has superheroes in it, but it would be similar to describing Saving Private Ryan as “that movie where Tom Hanks plays an English teacher.” In short, this is quite the departure for Marvel’s first family of mutants, a film that occasionally feels aimed more squarely at the film critics sitting in preview screenings than the popcorn-munching multiplex crowd. Ultimately, Logan’s ambition is to present itself with a weight of gravitas that isn’t entirely earned, considering the history of the character. It will doubtlessly frustrate some of the Everyman cinema-goers who perceive its middle chapters as slow, or who criticize the 135-minute run-time, but I expect patient viewers will appreciate the way it allows its characters to breathe and wallow in moments of vulnerability. It’s not a film calculated to be a people-pleaser, but it is an appropriately intense end to a character defined by the tenacity and ferocity of a wolverine. —Jim Vorel | https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/x-men/x-men-movies-in-order/ | 2022-08-09T23:12:47Z | https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/x-men/x-men-movies-in-order/ | true | 1 |
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Which end table is best?
Often considered home essentials, end tables are placed beside various types of furniture but most often beside couches, chairs and beds. They’re the perfect blend of fashion and function as they can provide connective tissue for your decor and give you a place to keep your phone, book, remote and drink.
If you’re looking for a versatile option, the best is the narrow Rolanstar End Table. It’s packed with storage options and even has outlets for charging your devices.
What to know before you buy an end table
Dimensions
End tables typically fall into rough ranges regarding their height, width and depth.
- Height: End tables are usually between 18 to 26 inches tall. Your end table should be no more than 2 inches shorter or taller than your accompanying furniture.
- Width: End tables are usually between 16 to 26 inches wide. Choose something big enough to hold everything you plan on placing on it without making the table look overwhelmed.
- Depth: End tables have varying depths based on their shape. The general rule is not to use an end table that’s deeper than the accompanying furniture.
Shape
End tables can come in any shape you can think of, though the most common are squares, rectangles, circles and ovals. If you want something a little more unusual go for a star shape. If you want something more modern or post-modern, triangles are good choices.
What to look for in a quality end table
Material
End tables can be made of almost anything, but the most common materials are wood, metal, glass and stone.
- Wood is the most popular material, but also the material with the widest range of quality. For example, one table may be cheap particle board while another could be hand-carved from a single block.
- Metal, when used, is usually used everywhere but on the top, which is commonly glass or stone instead. It’s more modern than most materials.
- Glass end tables made entirely of glass are some of the most expensive and most delicate options. However, there are few end tables more modern or impressive.
- Stone is in a similar position to glass in that all-stone tables are expensive, so most “stone” tables are just stone-topped.
Storage
End tables can have several possible storage options besides just the top. Many have lower shelves for holding baskets of items or for placing something decorative. Some end tables have drawers or cabinets; these are particularly good for keeping by your bedside as they can hold things like chargers, sleep masks or books without cluttering up your space.
Outlets
As time goes on it seems like we collect more and more devices that need to be plugged in or charged at all times. Modern end tables understand this and can include several ports such as standard outlets or USBs of varying types. All you need is to plug them in themselves.
How much you can expect to spend on an end table
Tables made from low-quality materials typically cost $10-$50 with better materials increasing costs up to $200. The best materials can cost up to $500; add designer branding, and they can exceed $1,000.
End table FAQ
Are side and end tables the same?
A. Technically they’re different, though over time the terms have become more and more interchangeable. End tables are usually on the small side and are meant to sit at the ends of other pieces of furniture. They’re typically used to keep a drink or your phone nearby. Side tables are usually on the long side and are placed against walls, especially near entrances. They’re typically used to hold decorations.
Do all my end tables need to be identical?
A. Not at all. Using a collection of different end tables is a common way to shake up the aesthetics of a room. That said, it’s a good idea for your assortment of end tables to have some kind of unifying theme. They could all be the same color, for example, or have the same shape.
What’s the best end table to buy?
Top end table
What you need to know: This table packs in all kinds of features.
What you’ll love: It has multiple storage options thanks to a roomy pull-out drawer and a lower shelf that can be left open or used to store an included basket. It has a 6.5-foot cord for powering two standard outlets and two USB ports.
What you should consider: A few consumers had issues with the drawer jamming and being difficult to unstick. The power outlets can also be slow to charge devices.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top end table for the money
Furinno Simplistic Set of Two End Tables
What you need to know: These are perfect if you need some cheap extra tables.
What you’ll love: Most customers found these a breeze to assemble and they require no tools to complete. The corners are rounded to lower the risk of injury. They can be stacked together or used separately, and they’re lightweight, making them easy to rearrange.
What you should consider: Their light weight makes them poor choices for holding heavy items. A few people received chipped, scratched or otherwise damaged tables.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon, Home Depot and Kohl’s
Worth checking out
Roundhill Furniture Rene Round Wood Pedestal Side Table
What you need to know: This is a good choice if you want something a little more elegant.
What you’ll love: It’s made of real wood and most found it easy and quick to assemble. The tripod-like scrolled lower legs gracefully complement the rounded top. The top is 26 inches wide, leaving plenty of space for multiple items. It also comes in six colors.
What you should consider: Some parts arrived with chips, scratches or dents. A few purchasers reported the colors didn’t exactly match the listed image.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi grand jury has declined to indict the white woman whose accusation set off the lynching of Black teenager Emmett Till nearly 70 years ago, most likely closing the case that shocked a nation and galvanized the modern civil rights movement.
After hearing more than seven hours of testimony from investigators and witnesses, a Leflore County grand jury last week determined there was insufficient evidence to indict Carolyn Bryant Donham on charges of kidnapping and manslaughter, Leflore County District Attorney Dewayne Richardson said in a news release Tuesday.
The decision comes despite recent revelations about an unserved arrest warrant and the 87-year-old Donham’s unpublished memoir.
The Rev. Wheeler Parker, Jr., Emmett Till’s cousin and the last living witness to Till’s Aug. 28, 1955, abduction, said Tuesday’s announcement is “unfortunate, but predictable.”
“The prosecutor tried his best, and we appreciate his efforts, but he alone cannot undo hundreds of years of anti-Black systems that guaranteed those who killed Emmett Till would go unpunished, to this day,” Parker said in a statement.
“The fact remains that the people who abducted, tortured, and murdered Emmett did so in plain sight, and our American justice system was and continues to be set up in such a way that they could not be brought to justice for their heinous crimes.”
Ollie Gordon, another one of Till’s cousins, told The Associated Press that some justice had been served in the Till case, despite the grand jury’s decision.
“Justice is not always locking somebody up and throwing the keys away,” Gordon said. “Ms. Donham has not gone to jail. But in many ways, I don’t think she’s had a pleasant life. I think each day she wakes up, she has to face the atrocities that have come because of her actions.”
A third cousin, Deborah Watts, who leads the Emmett Till Legacy Foundation, said the case is an example of the freedom afforded to white women to escape accountability for making false accusations against Black men.
“She has still escaped any accountability in this case,” Watts said. “So the grand jury’s decision is disappointing, but we’re still going to be calling for justice for Emmett Till. It’s not over.”
An email and voicemail seeking comment from Donham’s son Tom Bryant weren’t immediately returned Tuesday.
In June, a group searching the basement of the Leflore County Courthouse discovered the unserved arrest warrant charging Donham, then-husband Roy Bryant and brother-in-law J.W. Milam in Till’s abduction in 1955. While the men were arrested and acquitted on murder charges in Till’s subsequent slaying, Donham, 21 at the time, was never taken into custody.
The 14-year-old Chicago boy was visiting relatives in Mississippi when he and some other children went to the store in the town of Money where Carolyn Bryant worked. Relatives told the AP that Till had whistled at the white woman, but denied that he touched her as she’d claimed.
In an unpublished memoir obtained last month by the AP, Donham said Milam and her husband brought Till to her in the middle of the night for identification but that she tried to help the youth by denying it was him. She claimed that Till then volunteered that he was the one they were looking for.
Till’s battered, disfigured body was found days later in a river, where it was weighted down with a heavy metal fan. The decision by his mother, Mamie Till Mobley, to open Till’s casket for his funeral in Chicago demonstrated the horror of what had happened and added fuel to the civil rights movement.
Following their acquittal, Bryant and Milam admitted to the abduction and killing in an interview with Look magazine. They were not charged with a federal crime, and both have long since died.
In 2004, the U.S. Department of Justice Department opened an investigation of Till’s killing after it received inquiries about whether charges could be brought against anyone still living.
Till’s body was exhumed, in part to confirm it was he. A 2005 autopsy found that Till died of a gunshot wound to the head, and that had fractures in his wrist bones, skull and femur.
In 2006, the FBI launched its Cold Case Initiative in an effort to identify and investigate racially-motivated murders. Two years later, Congress passed the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act.
The Justice Department said the statute of limitations had run out on any potential federal crime, but the FBI worked with state investigators to determine if state charges could be brought. In February 2007, a Mississippi grand jury declined to indict anyone, and the Justice Department announced it was closing the case.
But federal officials announced last year that they were once again closing their investigation, saying there was “insufficient evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that she lied to the FBI.”
Timothy Tyson, the North Carolina historian who interviewed Donham for his 2017 book, “The Blood of Emmett Till,” said the newly rediscovered warrant did nothing to “appreciably change the concrete evidence against her.” But he said the renewed focus on the case should “compel Americans” to face the racial and economic disparities that still exist here.
“The Till case will not go away because the racism and ruthless indifference that created it remain with us,” Tyson wrote in an email Tuesday. “We see generations of Black children struggle against these obstacles, and many die due to systemic racism that is every bit as lethal as a rope or a revolver.”
For Gordon, the renewed attention on the Till case has been a reminder of the social progress it helped spark.
“It helps the younger generations identify how far we’ve come with the many liberties and civil rights that we’ve gained since Emmett’s death,” Gordon said. “As his mother would say, his death was not in vain.”
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GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) — City of Greenville leaders think they have found a humane solution to an inundation of goose droppings at Falls Park.
City crews have installed solar-powered amber lights, which are expected to discourage geese from roosting in the park overnight.
“The average goose leaves behind between two to four pounds of droppings daily,” said city spokesperson Beth Brotherton.
With hundreds of geese around the park, Brotherton said the droppings stack up and lead to water quality issues, health issues and additional work for Parks & Recreation crews.
“In the same way that we have baggies around and ask people to clean up after their dogs, we have to have people clean up after these geese,” she said.
The city spent $4,000 on the lights, which flash sporadically overnight with the goal of annoying the geese until they leave.
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SYDNEY (AP) — As expected, Lauren Jackson has been named on her fifth FIBA World Cup roster for Australia in her comeback to international basketball.
Not so expected were the tears that came when the 41-year-old Jackson was officially informed of her place in the 12-player team by head coach Sandy Brondello. It came 10 months after a comeback to the sport and as a mother of two boys.
“There were a lot of emotions when Sandy rang me, I had a bit of a cry to be honest,” Jackson said Wednesday. “I have been working my body hard, and I didn’t honestly know if it was going to hold up to my intense training regime, but it has and I’m feeling good.”
Bec Allen and Cayla George will return for their third World Cup appearance, Marianna Tolo, Steph Talbot, Sami Whitcomb, Tess Madgen and Ezi Magbegor will return for their second and Sara Blicavs, Darcee Garbin, Anneli Maley and Kristy Wallace will make their debuts.
The team is filled with international experience, with Allen (New York Liberty), Magbegor (Seattle Storm), Whitcomb (New York Liberty), Wallace (Atlanta Dream) and Talbot (Seattle) all currently playing in the WNBA.
The Opals are aiming to add to their past stellar World Cup performances, having won silver in 2018, bronze in 2014 and gold in 2006.
The third-ranked Opals have been drawn in Group C, with pool matches against France, Serbia, Japan, Mali and Canada in the tournament scheduled for Sept. 22-Oct. 1 in Sydney.
Brondello will lead the Opals for the second time as head coach after guiding the team to its silver in 2018. She said she was faced with some tough selection decisions.
“Making the final cut to 12 is always difficult with so many great athletes pushing for selection” Brondello said. “The training camp in New York demonstrated how much each of these athletes wanted to compete on home soil, the competition for a spot on the team was fierce.”
“Of course, the inclusion of Lauren is the talking point but from my perspective, she has put in the work and deserves to be here, she will add another dimension to our team dynamic.”
Jackson, a four-time WNBA MVP, said she is stronger than when she played for Seattle and helped the the Storm win two championships. She also won league titles in Australia, Spain and Russia as well as three Olympic silver medals and one bronze,
She retired from playing in 2016 after knee injuries derailed her career. She had hoped to compete in the Olympics that year, but an ACL injury ended that dream. She stopped playing in the WNBA in 2012, walking away as one of the best players in league history.
Jackson had no intentions of playing again competitively after having a partial replacement of her right knee and dealing with the ACL tear that was followed by a staph infection.
“I get so emotional talking about this,” Jackson told The Associated Press during the training camp in New York. “I never thought I’d represent Australia again.”
On Wednesday, Jackson said she felt “at home” with the current team.
“The age difference disappears as soon as I step onto the court,” Jackson said. “I believe in this team and what we can achieve, if I can play a part if getting us onto the podium then the hard work is all worthwhile.”
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Australian team: Bec Allen, Sara Blicavs, Darcee Garbin, Cayla George, Lauren Jackson, Ezi Magbegor, Tess Madgen, Anneli Maley, Steph Talbot, Marianna Tolo, Kristy Wallace, Sami Whitcomb.
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An analysis of a 2,300-year-old text and coins has helped researchers decipher ancient recipes for bronze, including two linguistically elusive ingredients.
The Kao Gong Ji, the oldest known technical encyclopedia, was written around 300 BC and is part of a larger text called The Rites of Zhou. The ancient text includes six chemistry formulas for mixing bronze and lists items like swords, bells, axes, knives and mirrors, as well as how to make them.
For the past 100 years, researchers have struggled to translate two of the main ingredients, which are listed as "jin"and "xi." Experts believed these words translated to copper and tin, which are key components in the bronze-making process. When researchers tried to re-create the recipes, however, the resulting metal didn't match up with the composition of ancient Chinese artifacts.
Now, two researchers believe they have accurately identified the true meaning behind the mystery ingredients. The journal Antiquity published their findings on Tuesday.
The revelation allows for a better understanding of ancient bronze production -- and opens up new questions about when this process began, given that large-scale bronze production happened long before the six recipes were shared in the Kao Gong Ji, said study coauthor Ruiliang Liu, curator of the Early China Collection at the British Museum in London.
In modern Chinese, jin means gold. But the ancient meaning of the word could be copper, copper alloy or even just metal, which is why it has been difficult to determine the specific ingredients.
"These recipes were used in the largest bronze industry in Eurasia during this period," said Liu in a statement. "Attempts to reconstruct these processes have been made for more than a hundred years, but have failed."
Chemical analysis
Liu and lead study author Mark Pollard analyzed the chemical composition of Chinese coins minted close to when the Kao Gong Ji was written. Pollard is the Edward Hall Professor of Archaeological Science at Oxford University and director of the Research Laboratory for Archaeology and the History of Art.
Previously, researchers had thought the coins were made by diluting copper with tin and lead.
The analysis showed that the chemical composition of the coins was a result of mixing two pre-prepared metal alloys, one made of copper, tin and lead, and the other copper and lead.
The two researchers concluded jin and xi were likely premixed metal alloys.
"For the first time in more than 100 years of scholarship, we have produced a viable explanation of how to interpret the recipes for making bronze objects in early China given in the (Kao Gong Ji)," Pollard said in a statement.
The findings have shown that ancient Chinese bronze-making relied on combining alloys instead of pure metals and that metalsmithing was more complex than previously thought.
"It indicates an additional step -- the production of pre-prepared alloys -- in the manufacturing process of copper-alloy objects in early China," Liu said. "This represents an additional but previously unknown layer in the web of metal production and supply in China."
Archaeologically, this additional step would have remained invisible if not for chemical analysis, the researchers said.
"Understanding the alloying practice is crucial for us to understand the exquisite bronze ritual vessels as well as the underlying mass production in Shang and Zhou societies," Liu said.
Using this type of analysis could help researchers decipher other texts about ancient metallurgy from different cultures and regions in the future, the researchers said.
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A former Greater Victoria school district teacher who had inappropriate communication with a student and was convicted of child pornography possession has received a lifetime teaching ban.
Travis Curry Mitchell, a former elementary school teacher, officially received the discipline last month stemming from a 2020 incident.
Police received a report in June 2020 about inappropriate communication between Mitchell and a minor, a decision by B.C.’s teacher regulation commissioner states. It goes on to say he was also in a position of trust to the minor “related to a role outside of the teaching profession.” The decision was released publically on Tuesday (Aug. 9).
Mitchell was arrested on June 9, 2020, and child pornography was found on his cell phone and laptop at that time. He pleaded guilty to one count of child pornography possession in April 2021 and was sentenced last October to an 18-month conditional sentence, plus one year of probation.
He also received conditions that barred him from contact or communication with anyone under the age of 16, along with being on the National Sex Offender Registry for 10 years.
Mitchell got his teaching certification in January 2018 and it was cancelled last November due to non-payment of fees, the decision states. SD61 filed a report with the teacher regulation branch three days after Mitchell’s arrest. The commissioner’s decision, effective as of July 26, states Mitchell agrees he will never apply for, and that he understands he will never be issued, a K-12 teaching certification.
In deeming that a lifetime ban was an appropriate consequence, the decision states the commissioner considered how Mitchell was convicted for the exploitation of minors for sexual advantage, that he failed to maintain appropriate boundaries with a minor and his conduct was at “the serious end of the spectrum and had to the potential to undermine the public’s confidence in the teaching profession.”
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VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. ("West Fraser" or the "Company") (TSX and NYSE: WFG) announced today it is permanently curtailing approximately 170 million board feet of combined production at its Fraser Lake and Williams Lake sawmills and approximately 85 million square feet of plywood production at its Quesnel Plywood mill. The curtailments will be realized through the elimination of one shift at each facility.
The reduction in capacity is expected to impact 77 positions at Fraser Lake Sawmill, 15 positions at Williams Lake Lumber, and 55 positions at Quesnel Plywood and will occur over the course of the fourth quarter of 2022. The Company expects to mitigate the impact on effected employees by providing work opportunities at other West Fraser operations.
Access to available timber is an increasing challenge in British Columbia and ongoing transportation constraints have impaired the Company's ability to reliably access markets. These capacity reductions are necessary to better align West Fraser's operating capacity with available timber and transport availability.
West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with more than 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe. From responsibly sourced and sustainably managed forest resources, the Company produces lumber, engineered wood products (OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, and particleboard), pulp, newsprint, wood chips, other residuals, and renewable energy. West Fraser's products are used in home construction, repair and remodelling, industrial applications, papers, tissue, and box materials. For more information about West Fraser, visit: westfraser.com
This news release contains forward-looking information or forward-looking statements (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including those relating to changes in the Company's British Columbia operating plan as well as related workforce reductions and our ability to mitigate the impact on effected employees. Any such forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to us and are based on assumptions and analyses made by us considering our experience and our perception of historical trends and current conditions, including our assessment of the availability of fibre supply, policies restricting access to fibre and transport availability, in British Columbia and are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties. Readers should also refer to the risk factors set forth in the Company's annual information form and management's discussion and analysis for the year ended December 31, 2021, each dated February 15, 2022, as updated in our management's discussion and analysis for the six months ended June 30, 2022, dated July 27, 2022, each available at SEDAR (www.sedar.com) and EDGAR (www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml). There can be no assurance that the plans, intentions, or expectations upon which forward-looking statements are based will be realized. Actual results may differ, and the difference may be material and adverse to the Company and its shareholders. Except as may be required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements.
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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady will get his reps in joint practices against the Miami Dolphins this week instead of an exhibition game. Aaron Rodgers hasn’t played a preseason snap since 2018.
Justin Herbert is expected to again watch from the sideline this month.
Thirty of the NFL’s 32 teams will kick off their preseason schedules this week — the Raiders and Jaguars already played in the Hall of Fame Game — and...
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady will get his reps in joint practices against the Miami Dolphins this week instead of an exhibition game. Aaron Rodgers hasn’t played a preseason snap since 2018.
Justin Herbert is expected to again watch from the sideline this month.
Thirty of the NFL’s 32 teams will kick off their preseason schedules this week — the Raiders and Jaguars already played in the Hall of Fame Game — and many teams will hold their starters out until the games count in the standings.
For Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles, it’s an easy decision to keep the 45-year-old Brady on the bench when Tampa Bay hosts Miami on Saturday night. The teams will hold joint practices on Wednesday and Thursday. Those are valuable reps in a more controlled setting.
“Obviously, with one less preseason game right now, you need to get all the work in that you can get in,” Bowles said about joint practices.
Coaches have been getting used to the shortened preseason since the league and the NFL Players Association eliminated one exhibition game in the 2020 collective bargaining agreement. That year, there were no preseason games because of COVID-19.
“I thought we were OK last year with it,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said. “I felt pretty good about that. You’re going to make sure that your guys get enough work in there that are going to play. And at the same time, you try to balance it out where you can see the young guys. So, it’s always that fourth game that you got to see the young guys quite a bit. But again, we’ve worked that out where we’ll get a good look and we’ll see them.”
More teams are holding joint practices with their opponents ahead of games now that the preseason schedule has been cut down. A total of 23 teams are doing joint sessions with one team and seven clubs are doing it with two. Teams weren’t permitted to hold joint sessions last season because of COVID-19 protocols.
“Live exposure versus different people is a really good evaluation tool to see where we’re at,” Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon said.
Philadelphia will have joint practices with Cleveland and Miami.
First-year coaches have a slight disadvantage with one fewer game. Undrafted rookies and players competing for a roster spot miss out the most.
“I think every coach has their own philosophy,” Giants coach Brian Daboll said. “There’s people who don’t play their guys at all. There’s people that play them a little bit more than others. I think you have to do, what I’ve learned, is what’s best for your team. Being around different teams and different coaches, kind of what you need as your team and your team development. Being our first year, we’ll try to decide what’s best for us with our guys.”
Los Angeles Chargers coach Brandon Staley took a conservative approach in his first preseason in 2021 and plans to do the same so Herbert isn’t expected to take any snaps. The Chargers have joint sessions with Dallas next week.
“I think that it will be similar philosophically as last year,” Staley said. “If we know who you are, from an evaluation standpoint, we don’t need to evaluate you, then you’re probably not going to play in the preseason, but if there’s — whether it’s a role or whether it’s a young player that we feel like those experiences are going to benefit them, then that’s the direction that we’re going to go. Then, your health is a big, big factor in it, too.”
Packers coach Matt LaFleur has already said Rodgers won’t play Friday in Green Bay’s first two preseason games, but he has not ruled him out of the last one.
If he plays, Rodgers wants more than one series.
“I definitely don’t see any benefit to playing one series,” he said. “If we’re going to play, we should play and play a quarter, a couple of series, two to three series. Just suiting up for four plays, to me, is a waste.”
Raiders coach Josh McDaniels was pleased to have his team play the NFL preseason opener last week. The Raiders beat Jacksonville 27-11 with Derek Carr, Davante Adams and several starters sitting out.
“We’re grateful that we have four. I know somebody else may not like that, but I’m really happy that we have four opportunities to do this,” McDaniels said afterward. “There are definitely some things that we noticed during the game flow and operation that we can do better and fix, and we’ll focus on that this week.”
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When Allison Estrin, who just earned her first Emmy nomination as one of the casting directors of Netflix’s “Inventing Anna,” was offered congratulations on her recognition, she didn’t initially know for which of her projects she had been acknowledged (other eligible shows she had worked on included HBO Max’s “The Other Two” and Showtime’s “Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber”).
“I just started getting a lot of texts and emails saying, ‘Congratulations!’ And I called Henry Russell Bergstein, whom I cast this with — and we also work on a couple of other projects together, like ‘The Other Two’ — and I was like, ‘Wait, do you know what we’re getting congratulations on?'” shared the nominee with Gold Derby in a new webchat, highlighting how “exciting” it was to learn that they had landed their citation for “Inventing Anna.” “This show just has such a special place in my heart. We worked on it all through the pandemic, so it just really ended up being literally such a labor of love… So, I was just absolutely thrilled.” Watch the full exclusive video interview above.
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Created and produced by Shonda Rhimes, “Inventing Anna” is a nine-part dramatization of the story of Russian-born Anna Sorokin (played by two-time Emmy winner Julia Garner), who, using the surname Delvey, conned numerous rich New Yorkers into believing she was a German heiress with access to a substantial fortune. She used this persona to secure loans while working toward her goal of opening an exclusive art-themed club. Inspired by Jessica Pressler’s 2018 viral New York Magazine article, the series recasts Pressler as Vivian Kent (Anna Chlumsky) and follows the journalist as she investigates and eventually breaks the story of the notorious con artist.
When Estrin was approached by Linda Lowy, Rhimes’ longtime collaborator, to do the series, she had already developed a strong fascination for Delvey’s case. “I was one of those very crazy people that was just completely obsessed with the case,” admitted the casting director. “I read the New York Magazine article right when it came out and just couldn’t believe it and kept on following every time there was a follow-up. I looked on the Instagram page, I saw what [Delvey] wore to the courthouse — I saw all of it. I was completely drawn in because it’s such a fascinating case — especially [for someone] living in New York [who knows] the world of fashion and art and finance.”
In regard to how the creative team behind “Inventing Anna” brought Delvey’s story and the real-life players involved in it to life onscreen, Estrin revealed that the process was varied. Although there were several real people whom they intended to “match,” as she puts it, there were others who had either never been identified by name or requested that their names not be included. In some cases, Rhimes and her fellow writers also chose to merge multiple people and their different stories into either one full story or character. “It just became about finding the right essence of all of these people, and making sure that we really were creating all of these different worlds that we had,” highlighted the casting director, who referred to, inter alia, the courthouse and the fictional 12 George hotel as such worlds. “So, it was really just kind of putting all of that together and trying to make the puzzle piece of what was the real people mixed with the people that were created,” she concluded.
In our chat, Estrin, when asked how it felt to watch the finished product, also reflected on the experience of working on the show during the COVID-19 pandemic and being able to create jobs in such challenging times. “We shot this during the pandemic — I mean, we started right before, and then we were one of the first shows back. So, we were able to cast about 200 New York actors during a time when there wasn’t work. And that was a great gift to be able to give people: to be able to have insurance for a few days, to be able to just go to a set and play — for some of the actors, it was their first time going out,” she recalled. “So, it really actually was quite special to be able to see the whole thing together because it was so many people that we really just cared very deeply for, and getting to see them really shine — and everyone really had their beautiful moments — it was actually extremely gratifying and wonderful to see.”
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And the hard work certainly paid off. After the series debuted on Netflix on February 11, it became an audience hit for the streamer and quickly turned into a pop culture phenomenon. What’s more, it nabbed a total of three Emmy nominations, the others for Best Limited Series and Best Limited Series/TV Movie Actress (Garner). Regarding the positive response the show received from both audiences and the Television Academy, Estrin said, “It was really exciting to see the combination of such a popular show also be recognized for an award, because… that doesn’t always equal the same thing.”
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The 2022 regular season is just around the corner, and NFL Network has you covered with wall-to-wall training camp coverage each day starting at 10 a.m. ET. Follow along here for some of the best sights, sounds and moments from "Inside Training Camp Live" and around the NFL.
Rodgers hoping to bring home another Lombardi
Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has a chance to win a third straight MVP award in 2022, which would tie him with Peyton Manning for most in a row. But speaking to NFL.com's Adam Schein on his podcast on SiriusXM Mad Dog Sports Radio this week, the veteran quarterback said at this point in his career he's satisfied with his personal achievements, and his real focus is on bringing another championship to Green Bay. "I say this as heartfelt as I can, I want to win a championship," Rodgers said. "I've had all the individual success I could possibly ever have dreamed of accomplishing. I've got four MVPs. I'm an honorary black belt. I'd like to win another Super Bowl. That's most important. Everything else would be just purely icing on the cake." As Rodgers and Schein also discussed on the podcast, personal success can lead to team success, and having the two-time reigning MVP under center will definitely help the Packers' quest to capture a Super Bowl victory in 2022.
McAdoo says QB competition still friendly
The Panthers have been holding their cards close to the chest when it comes to naming a starting quarterback for Week 1. Head coach Matt Rhule previously said that he's giving both incumbent starter Sam Darnold and newcomer Baker Mayfield an equal opportunity, and that he likely wouldn't name someone starter until they get a couple preseason games under their belt. On Tuesday, offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo was asked for his thoughts on the situation, and continued to avoid giving any hints as to which way the coaching staff is leaning, only that the team doesn't want to rush a decision. McAdoo said despite the ongoing battle it appears the locker room still has an air of healthy competition, with both Darnold and Mayfield remaining friendly to each other. Though he joked he "left his crystal ball in his other pants," McAdoo said he believes the competition will make both players better in the long run, saying that "as long as we don't resort to cannibalism, I think we have a chance to get out of this pretty good."
Doubs taking reps against Packers' No. 1 corner
Packers rookie Romeo Doubs took some 1-on-1 reps opposite Jaire Alexander in practice Tuesday, a decision about which head coach Matt LaFleur said, "Certainly you want your better players going against one another." Doubs said he's excited for the chance to practice with Alexander, saying, "(Jaire) is one of the best people to be around. ... I just wanna make sure that I take advantage of getting reps with him because you won't be able to go up against another corner like that." Doubs was selected in the fourth round of this year's draft, the second of three receivers the Packers added to revamp their depth chart. While higher draft pick Christian Watson and new acquisition Sammy Watkins may have been bigger names coming into camp, both have been limited by injuries, and Doubs has taken the opportunity to shine at camp. LaFleur's decision to pair up Alexander and Doubs for 1-on-1s could be viewed as a chance for the rookie to get used to facing the top corners in the league, and also might be an indication that his performance in camp will have him moving up the depth chart, establishing himself as a sleeper pick for this season.
Stafford back to 11-on-11 reps
The Rams have been limiting Matthew Stafford's participation during training camp as the quarterback works through an elbow injury that's caused him soreness in his throwing arm. But Tuesday, Stafford participated in 11-on-11 drills, a step which coach Sean McVay had said he would not be doing for the remainder of camp in Irvine. While McVay and Stafford have repeatedly said the issue is nothing to worry about long-term, the team wants to be careful with his elbow and has therefore limited the number of days Stafford's thrown and the pitch count on days he does practice. Could this be an indication that Stafford's arm is healing faster than expected, or is it just a minor change to the recovery program that we shouldn't read into?
Dolphins sell out 2022 season tickets
The Dolphins have been one of the most talked-about teams of the offseason, and that's translated into the fans' interest in attending games. NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe reported Tuesday that 2022 season tickets for the Dolphins have officially sold out, and Miami has moved on to creating a waitlist for the 2023 season, a first in the franchise's history. This unprecedented increase in interest in the Dolphins can be attributed to the major offseason moves they made, including the acquisitions of WR Tyreek Hill, LT Terron Armstead and more. Combine that with the buzz surrounding quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and the claims he'll be making a big jump this season, and it's no wonder fans are coming out in droves to check out the Fins. Now it just remains to be seen whether Miami's play will justify the ticket sales.
Jamie Foxx visits Cowboys camp
The Dallas Cowboys are America's team, and on Tuesday they got an endorsement from one of America's favorite celebrities. Jamie Foxx, a native of Terrell, Texas, came to visit the Cowboys' camp in Oxnard, California, to see his hometown team. Clad in a polo shirt with the team's logo, Foxx showed off his impressions of owner Jerry Jones and ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith for local reporters before taking to the Cowboys' twitter account to joke that he'd been hired as the coach in charge of all after-parties. Foxx wrapped up his visit by giving his thoughts on how the Cowboys will fare in 2022, saying "Cowboys Nation, this year we get it done. Everybody bow down."
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'Biden KNEW... just like he knew all about Hunter's "deals"': Trump claims president was aware of Mar-a-Lago raid and calls it a coordinated attack by 'Radical Left Democrat AGs' - as pressure piles on DOJ to react
- Former President Donald Trump claimed Tuesday that President Joe Biden knew about the FBI's raid of Mar-a-Lago in advance
- 'Biden knew all about this, just like he knew all about Hunter's "deals,"' the ex-president posted to his Truth Social website
- The White House has said President Joe Biden didn't know about the FBI's raid of Mar-a-Lago in advance
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed President Joe Biden knew about the FBI's raid of Mar-a-Lago in advance, something the White House has denied.
'Biden knew all about this, just like he knew all about Hunter's "deals,"' the ex-president posted to his Truth Social website.
Hunter Biden's foreign business dealings have attracted contoversy, though the president has denied being involved in them.
Trump also pushed that the Mar-a-Lago raid was a continuation of politically motivated investigations against him.
'A horrible thing that took place yesterday at Mar-a-Lago,' he wrote. 'We are no better than a third world country, a banana republic.'
'It is a continuation of Russia, Russia, Russia, Impeachment Hoax #1, Impeachment Hoax # 2, the no collusion Mueller Report, and more,' he continued.
'To make matters worse it is all, in my opinion, a coordinated attack with Radical Left Democrat state & local D.A.'s & A.G.'s,' the former president added.
On Monday, Trump confirmed that FBI agents had raided Mar-a-Lago, after media reports said agents were spotted leaving the ex-president's Florida home and private club.
It marks the first time in U.S. history the home of a former president has been raided.
A number of public officials have called for an explanation.
'The country deserves a thorough and immediate explanation of what led to the events of Monday,' said Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell Tuesday night. 'Attorney General Garland and the Department of Justice should already have provided answers to the American people and must do so immediately.'
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed President Joe Biden knew about the FBI 's raid of Mar-a-Lago in advance, something the White House has denied
'Biden knew all about this, just like he knew all about Hunter's "deals,"' the ex-president posted to his Truth Social website
Hunter Biden (left) and President Joe Biden (right) pose for a photo in 2016. Trump claimed that the president knew about the FBI's raid of Mar-a-Lago in advance, just like he knew about Hunter's "deals." Hunter Biden's foreign business deals have attracted controversy
The former president called the raid a 'coordinated attack with Radical Left Democrat state & local D.A.'s & A.G.'s.' Trump is facing legal problems in Georgia and New York over the scheme to turn over the 2020 election and real estate fraud, respectively
McConnell, who had a falling out with Trump over the ex-president's false election fraud claims, had previously not commented on the raid. McConnell waited until just over 24 hours to respond.
Trump confirmed the raid in a statement Monday evening, saying the move represented 'dark times for our Nation,' pushing that the Biden administration was going after him as a political target.
Trump is mulling a 2024 presidential run.
A number of media outlets reported that the raid stemmed from an investigation into Trump removing classified documents from the White House and not the Department of Justice's current probe into January 6, which is also partially focused on Trump.
The House select committee on January 6 is also investigating the January 6 Capitol attack and Trump's action surrounding it.
Additionally, the ex-president is facing potential legal problems in Georgia and New York.
In Georgia, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is investigating the scheme to run over the state's 2020 presidential election result.
And in New York, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is looking into whether Trump's companies misrepresented the value of properties for loan and tax purposes.
Eric Trump departs Trump Tower the day after his father, former President Donald Trump, said FBI agents raided his Mar-a-Lago home. Several news outlets reported that the raid had to do with the removal of classified material from the White House
Additionally in New York, Letitia James, the New York state attorney general, is conducting a civil investigation into whether Trump's company inflated real estate values.
In a campaign-style video Tuesday morning, Trump insisted that 'we are a nation that has weaponized its law enforcement against the opposing political party, like never before.'
The White House, however, has insisted its hands are clean.
During Tuesday's press briefing, press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Biden 'was not briefed' ahead of the Monday raid.
The president, she said, 'was not aware of it.'
'No one at the White House was given a heads up,' Jean-Pierre said.
A number of Trump allies have called on Attorney General Merrick Garland to speak publicly about the raid.
So far he hasn't commented.
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Washoe County Health District hosting back-to-school vaccine clinics
Published: Aug. 9, 2022 at 3:18 PM PDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Washoe County Health District and Community Health Alliance are hosting a pair of back-to-school vaccine clinics.
They’re taking place Saturday, August 13 and Saturday, August 20 at the Washoe County Health District office at 100 E. Ninth Street in Reno.
You’ll need to make an appointment. You can to that here.
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USPS to request rate increase due to inflation, DeJoy says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation is going to add over $1 billion to the U.S. Postal Service budget, necessitating a request for another rate increase in January, but the service is well prepared for the November election, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said Tuesday.
The Postal Service has already delivered about 40 million ballots to and from voters along with a total of 550 million COVID-19 test kits, DeJoy said.
“Americans should be confident that the United States Postal Service is well prepared and will provide extraordinary services in these coming November elections,” he told the Board of Governors.
Third quarter results for the first time reflected a sweeping congressional overhaul — leading to a non-cash benefit of nearly $59.6 billion. But DeJoy cautioned against reading too much into the one-time benefit, without which the Postal Service would’ve suffered an adjusted loss of $459 million.
“The fact of the matter is that we have a long road and a lot of hard work ahead in our 10-year transformation to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the Postal Service,” DeJoy said.
The quarterly results were the first to reflect an overhaul signed into law by President Joe Biden in April.
The Postal Service Reform Act lifted requirements that contributed to the agency’s red ink, like prepaying future retiree health benefits — an obligation that private companies and federal agencies do not face. It also cemented a requirement for mail delivery six days a week.
Several members of the public who spoke at the meeting implored governors to increase the number of electric next-generation delivery vehicles and to ensure that union workers build them.
The first of those new vehicles will begin rolling next year, with half the first batch of 50,000 vehicles being powered by electricity.
As for postal rates, DeJoy previously warned that they’re going to be necessary, especially in the face of inflation.
Rates last went up in July with the cost of a first-class Forever stamp increasing by 2 cents to 60 cents.
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — A grand jury in El Paso County has returned an indictment against a Democratic Colorado state senator, accusing him of lying about his residence.
According to a press release from the 4th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, state Sen. Pete Lee, whose legal name is Sanford Edmund Lee, was indicted on a count of providing false information on his residence. It’s a class 5 felony under Colorado law.
Lee is the chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee and represents El Paso County. He will be in court for the charge on Sept. 8.
FOX31 has requested a copy of the indictment from the 4th Judicial District and asked about the circumstances surrounding the charge for more context.
FOX31 is also reaching out to Lee for comment and will update this story with his perspective.
Several Colorado Democrats are already flocking to Lee’s defense after news of the indictment broke Tuesday.
“Senator Pete Lee is a dedicated public servant who has spent his career supporting his community and working to improve the lives of all Coloradans. I trust he’ll have a fair opportunity to be heard and that the legal process will allow for an airing of all of the facts. At his request, Senator Lee has been removed from his interim committee assignments until this matter is resolved.”
Senate President Steve Senberg
State Rep. Matt Gray, who was charged in April with a DUI, chimed in on Twitter, saying “Pete Lee is a man of character, kindness and dignity. Joking around with the criminal justice system is cruel, wasteful and wrong.” | https://www.fox21news.com/newsfeed-now/state-senator-indicted-for-lying-about-his-residence/ | 2022-08-09T23:31:23Z | https://www.fox21news.com/newsfeed-now/state-senator-indicted-for-lying-about-his-residence/ | true | 2 |
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Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has denied that his Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) administration is mounting a witch-hunt in the move to appoint a Special Prosecutor.
“This Act is not about a witch-hunt. This Act is about having Saint Lucia as a place where corruption is not tolerated or encouraged whether for politicians or public officials,” the PM declared to parliament on Tuesday.
“I want to make it clear. This is not a situation where we are going after anyone because this bill also pertains to us in this honourable house,” he disclosed.
Pierre told parliament that Saint Lucia was not reinventing the wheel, as there have been several similar acts in the region and elsewhere.
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He said Saint Lucia’s Special Prosecutor Act is based on the Jamaica Corruption Prevention & Special Prosecutor Act.
The Castries East MP noted that the Jamaica Act was subject to an unsuccessful challenge concerning the Director of Public Prosecutions.
In this regard, he explained that the Saint Lucia Special Prosecutor Act in no way conflicts with the duties of the DPP’s office.
Pierre recalled that this country’s DPP had declared that he is overwhelmed.
“He said that there are over 90 cases of murder in the system which he cannot deal with,” the PM told parliament.
“We cannot wait for the Director of Public Prosecutions whilst the very core of our existence is being threatened by acts or perceived acts of corruption,” Pierre asserted.
And quoting from the Act, he explained that the Special Prosecutor would not withdraw a matter instituted or referred to him or her by the DPP unless the DPP consents in writing.
Pierre said the law would not diminish or belittle the power of the DPP.
In addition, he noted that the Special Prosecutor bill indicates that the Judicial and Legal Services Commission, in consultation with the Attorney General, would appoint an Attorney at Law to be a Special Prosecutor.
“So that person is not a political appointee,” Pierre stated.
And he noted that the appointed Attorney must have at least ten years experience in practising law.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden formally welcomed Finland and Sweden joining the NATO alliance Tuesday as he signed the instruments of ratification that delivered the U.S.’s formal backing of the Nordic nations entering the mutual defense pact, part of a reshaping of the European security posture after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
“In seeking to join NATO, Finland and Sweden are making a sacred commitment that an attack against one is an attack against all,” Biden said at the signing as he called the partnership the “indispensable alliance.”
The U.S. became the 23rd ally to approve NATO membership for the two countries. Biden said he spoke with the heads of both nations before signing the ratification and urged the remaining NATO members to finish their own ratification process “as quickly as possible.”
The Senate last week approved the two, once-non-aligned nations joining the alliance in a rare 95-1 vote that Biden said shows the world that “the United States of America can still do big things” with a sense of political unity.
The countries sought out NATO membership earlier this year to guarantee their security in the wake of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s offensive in Ukraine. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s rules require the consent of all of its 30 existing members before Finland and Sweden can officially accede into the alliance, which is expected in the coming months.
The candidacies of the two prosperous Northern European nations have won ratification from more than half of the NATO member nations in the roughly three months since the two applied. It marks one of the speediest expansions of the pact of mutual defense among the United States and democratic allies in Europe in its 73-year history.
U.S. State and Defense officials consider the two countries net “security providers,” strengthening NATO’s defense posture in the Baltics in particular. Finland is expected to exceed NATO’s 2% gross domestic product defense spending target in 2022, and Sweden has committed to meet the 2% goal.
Sweden and Finland applied to join NATO in May, setting aside their longstanding stance of military nonalignment. It was a major shift of security arrangements for the two countries after neighboring Russia launched its war on Ukraine in late February. Biden encouraged their joining and welcomed the two countries’ government heads to the White House in May, standing side by side with them in a display of U.S. backing.
The U.S. and its European allies have rallied with newfound partnership in the face of Putin’s military invasion, as well as the Russian leader’s sweeping statements this year condemning NATO, issuing veiled reminders of Russia’s nuclear arsenal and asserting Russia’s historical claims to territory of many of its neighbors. | https://www.fourstateshomepage.com/news/politics/biden-formalizes-us-support-for-finland-sweden-joining-nato/ | 2022-08-09T23:36:19Z | https://www.fourstateshomepage.com/news/politics/biden-formalizes-us-support-for-finland-sweden-joining-nato/ | true | 32 |
VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. ("West Fraser" or the "Company") (TSX and NYSE: WFG) announced today it is permanently curtailing approximately 170 million board feet of combined production at its Fraser Lake and Williams Lake sawmills and approximately 85 million square feet of plywood production at its Quesnel Plywood mill. The curtailments will be realized through the elimination of one shift at each facility.
The reduction in capacity is expected to impact 77 positions at Fraser Lake Sawmill, 15 positions at Williams Lake Lumber, and 55 positions at Quesnel Plywood and will occur over the course of the fourth quarter of 2022. The Company expects to mitigate the impact on effected employees by providing work opportunities at other West Fraser operations.
Access to available timber is an increasing challenge in British Columbia and ongoing transportation constraints have impaired the Company's ability to reliably access markets. These capacity reductions are necessary to better align West Fraser's operating capacity with available timber and transport availability.
West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with more than 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe. From responsibly sourced and sustainably managed forest resources, the Company produces lumber, engineered wood products (OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, and particleboard), pulp, newsprint, wood chips, other residuals, and renewable energy. West Fraser's products are used in home construction, repair and remodelling, industrial applications, papers, tissue, and box materials. For more information about West Fraser, visit: westfraser.com
This news release contains forward-looking information or forward-looking statements (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including those relating to changes in the Company's British Columbia operating plan as well as related workforce reductions and our ability to mitigate the impact on effected employees. Any such forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to us and are based on assumptions and analyses made by us considering our experience and our perception of historical trends and current conditions, including our assessment of the availability of fibre supply, policies restricting access to fibre and transport availability, in British Columbia and are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties. Readers should also refer to the risk factors set forth in the Company's annual information form and management's discussion and analysis for the year ended December 31, 2021, each dated February 15, 2022, as updated in our management's discussion and analysis for the six months ended June 30, 2022, dated July 27, 2022, each available at SEDAR (www.sedar.com) and EDGAR (www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml). There can be no assurance that the plans, intentions, or expectations upon which forward-looking statements are based will be realized. Actual results may differ, and the difference may be material and adverse to the Company and its shareholders. Except as may be required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements.
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Legacy Roofing Moves Up Nine Spots On Roofing Contractor Magazine Top 100 Ranking
Company rises to #61 as it marks ten-year anniversary
We have continually strived to provide customers with the best quality service from our team of experienced professionals and have led the industry in the use of technology and innovation.”
CLEVELAND, OH, USA, August 9, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Legacy Roofing Services, one of the largest commercial roofing service providers in the United States, has continued to climb Roofing Contractor magazine’s annual Top 100 Roofing Contractors ranking. The company placed #61 in the just-released 2022 rankings, up from #70 in 2021. The company also reports a 10% increase in revenue and a 16% increase in number of employees.— Brian Kruse, CEO, Legacy Roofing Services
Legacy Roofing recently marked its ten-year anniversary. The company was founded in 2012 as a father and son business. By the end of 2012, the company had approximately 20 employees, two trucks and $3 million in annual revenue. Today the company has more than 175 employees and a fleet of 60 trucks with 2022 revenue expected to exceed $30 million. The company reports 75% of its current business comes from the commercial sector, with 25% from residential work.
Roofing Contractor has placed Legacy Roofing in its Top 100 ranking for the past seven years in a row. The company has also regularly received manufacturer awards, including recognition for superior workmanship and service from Carlisle, Versico, Firestone, GAF and Owens Corning.
“We have continually strived to provide customers with the best quality service from our team of experienced professionals,” said Brian Kruse, CEO of Legacy Roofing Services. “During the past several years, we have led the industry in the use of technology and innovation to set the bar for roofing maintenance, repair and replacement.”
Roofing Contractor is the premier magazine for roofing contractors. Each month relevant information covering the latest trends in the roofing industry, safety, business and legal concerns are addressed. The magazine’s editorial reaches a national audience and covers all aspects of residential, commercial, industrial and institutional roofing. Roofing Contractor is published by BNP Media, North America’s largest privately owned B2B media company providing superior content and events across a diverse group of industries.
Legacy Roofing Services is one of the largest commercial roofing service providers in the United States, managing more than 6 million square feet of roofing every year. The company provides a wide array of installation, repair and maintenance services using the latest technologies, including infrared scanning, a fleet of UAS drones and a proprietary online project management portal. Legacy Roofing has been ranked as a “Top 100 Roofing Contractor” by Roofing Contractor magazine for the past seven years and has been certified, licensed and recognized by every major roofing system manufacturer. The company was founded in 2012 and primarily operates in the Midwestern United States. More information is available at LegacyRoofing.com and on social media (Twitter: @LegacyRfg; IG: @LegacyRoofSvc; Facebook: @LegacyRoofingServices).
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By: Jennifer Britt
The Parsons Advocate
What started out as a school house on Lisa Corbitt’s grandfather’s farm then moved up hill beside the farmhouse to be used for storage is now a learning center for children and adults. The schoolhouse has been in the family for over 65 years. In 1957, Corbitt’s mom remembers the huge task of moving the schoolhouse from the lower part of the farm to its present location using large skids and six or seven tractors to pull it.
Corbitt’s grandfather used the building as a workshop for working on his farm equipment and tools as well as woodwork projects from time to time. He stored his saddles, harnesses, and equipment for his horses.
There were also lots of other antiques that were used on the farm many years ago including two sleds with special memories. “One was made for me by Grandad but never finished because he was diagnosed with ALS and was not physically able to.” Said Corbitt. The other was later made for Corbitt by her father for a little fun with her Shetland pony.
The school house was originally ordered to be built by the Blackfork District Board of Education at Otter Creek in 1921. Then in 1936 the school house was moved up Route 72 to Mountain View on what is now Corbitt’s grandfather’s farm. Corbitt said, “The fact that it was twice, the first move must have been quite a task. That shows that it must be very well made. 100 plus years after it was built, the idea of making it a place I can share with public excites me!”
Now as a learning center and petting zoo the farm has lots to offer the public of all age groups. The farm hosts, a pot-bellied pig, baby goats, ponies, emus, fainting goats, calves, turkeys, ducks, and “Easter” one of the smallest mini horses around the area. There is an outdoor play area including a large pea-gravel quarry, a fairy garden, playground equipment, and a gemstone mining sluice.
Inside the schoolhouse children have multiple hand on activities. There is the “bee-hive” that shows the different stages of bees making honey and a bouncing ball pit “bee-hive” where children can find different bee balls. Children have the choice between feed for the animals or shucking their own ear of corn with an antique tool to feed the animals.
For the older kids, there is a scavenger hunt among all the antique furniture and tools hanging around the school. Parents can interact with the kids by reading what the items were used for.
The “biggest” activity in the room is the huge life-size Holstein milking cow. The children learn the process of “milking” the cow. A carrot garden teaching the children how to harvest vegetables and a pretend market teaches them how to sell the veggies.
Along the walls of the school history is displayed with pictures of past students and teachers. Paintings for sale can also be found. Also, for purchase are treats, magnets with pictures of the mini horses, and drinks. When everyone is finished having fun there is a hand washing station for everyone to use.
The cost for admission is $10 per person with children under the age of three being free. Hours of operation are June through August on Wednesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and May, September, and October on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Groups are welcome and can be arranged on other days if preferred.
There will be special events going on throughout the year such as hay rides during Thanksgiving. Visit their Facebook page for special dates.
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HERNDON, Va. (AP) _ K12 Inc. (LRN) on Tuesday reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings of $28.1 million.
On a per-share basis, the Herndon, Virginia-based company said it had net income of 66 cents.
The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 63 cents per share.
The online education company posted revenue of $455.2 million in the period, also topping Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $422.2 million.
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Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (Symbol: DIA) where we have detected an approximate $262.7 million dollar inflow -- that's a 0.9% increase week over week in outstanding units (from 85,940,000 to 86,740,000). Among the largest underlying components of DIA, in trading today Goldman Sachs Group Inc (Symbol: GS) is up about 0.7%, Salesforce Inc (Symbol: CRM) is down about 4.6%, and Caterpillar Inc. (Symbol: CAT) is higher by about 0.6%. For a complete list of holdings, visit the DIA Holdings page » The chart below shows the one year price performance of DIA, versus its 200 day moving average:
Looking at the chart above, DIA's low point in its 52 week range is $296.39 per share, with $369.4985 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $328.33. Comparing the most recent share price to the 200 day moving average can also be a useful technical analysis technique -- learn more about the 200 day moving average ».
Exchange traded funds (ETFs) trade just like stocks, but instead of ''shares'' investors are actually buying and selling ''units''. These ''units'' can be traded back and forth just like stocks, but can also be created or destroyed to accommodate investor demand. Each week we monitor the week-over-week change in shares outstanding data, to keep a lookout for those ETFs experiencing notable inflows (many new units created) or outflows (many old units destroyed). Creation of new units will mean the underlying holdings of the ETF need to be purchased, while destruction of units involves selling underlying holdings, so large flows can also impact the individual components held within ETFs.
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BEREA, Ohio (AP) — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said he feels the league needed to keep pushing for a year-long suspension for Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson because of his “egregious” and "predatory behavior" toward women.
Speaking at the owners' meetings Tuesday in Bloomington, Minnesota, Goodell addressed the league's decision to appeal a six-game suspension given to Watson by Sue L. Robinson, a former federal judge appointed by the NFL and NFL Players Association as an independent league disciplinary officer.
Robinson found Watson violated the league's conduct policy after he was accused by two dozen women of sexual assault or harassment while he played for Houston. Watson has settled 23 of the 24 lawsuits filed by the women, though he has denied any wrongdoing.
The league has been seeking an indefinite suspension and fine for Watson, and felt Robinson's six-game ban wasn't enough. Goodell cited the collective bargaining agreement for empowering the league to seek further discipline.
“Either party could certainly challenge and appeal that and that was something that we felt was our right to do as well as NFLPA,” Goodell said. "So we decided it was the right thing to do.”
Watson's fate now rests with Peter C. Harvey, a former New Jersey attorney general handpicked by Goodell to handle the appeal. Harvey has previously worked as an arbiter in league cases.
Goodell said the league is pushing for a full-year penalty for Watson because of the evidence against the 26-year-old, who was accused of being sexually inappropriate with the women during massage therapy sessions while with the Texans in 2020 and 2021.
In her 16-page ruling, Robinson concluded Watson violated the league's personal conduct policy with his behavior, using both “egregious” and “predatory” to describe his actions
Goodell was asked why the league is seeking a harsher punishment.
“Because we’ve seen the evidence," he said. "She (Robinson) was very clear about the evidence. She reinforced the evidence, that there was multiple violations here and they were egregious, and that it was predatory behavior.
"Those were always things we felt was really important for us to address and in a way that’s responsible.”
Goodell doesn’t have a sense of when Harvey will issue a decision. There’s no specific deadline for Harvey, but the appeal policy requires that it be “expedited.”
There also remains the possibility the sides could reach a settlement.
While attending the meetings in Minnesota, Cleveland owner Jimmy Haslam had little to say about the ongoing appeal.
“We’ll respect and honor the process,” he told reporters
Meanwhile, Watson's playing status for the Browns' exhibition opener is unknown.
Browns coach Kevin Stefanski didn't reveal whether Watson will play in Friday's game in Jacksonville. Stefanski said the team has a plan but he won't make it public until he tells his players.
“We have a framework for how we are going to handle this preseason,” he said. “As you know, you always reserve the right to change your mind based on how practice goes and those type of things, but we are pretty confident in the plan we have."
Stefanski said Watson will make the trip to Florida. The three-time Pro Bowler has not played since 2020. He sat out last season after demanding a trade and before the allegations came to light.
Cleveland's plan has been to start Jacoby Brissett while Watson serves his suspension. But now that it's possible that it will encompass most, if not all of the season, there's a chance the team could look outside for another quarterback.
Josh Rosen and Josh Dobbs are also on Cleveland's roster and are expected to get the bulk of the playing time during the exhibition season.
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AP Sports Writer Dave Campbell contributed to this report.
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‘I’m just glad it wasn’t my apartment’: Police capture turkey breaking and entering
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW/Gray News) - A wild turkey broke through a second-story window at a Wisconsin apartment Friday, causing the police to come to rescue the bird and re-release it.
Doris Madden lives at City Walk Apartments in Wausau. She told WSAW she was suspicious Friday when she noticed the broken window.
“We had no idea what had caused it or if anybody was even home,” Madden said.
She called the apartment manager, who got maintenance to investigate.
“When he opened the door, there’s the turkey. And he thought, ‘I’m not going to try to catch that thing.’ So, he called the police station for animal control,” Madden said.
Wausau Police Department Patrol Captain Todd Baeten said they have just one humane officer, so most of the time, even for animal calls, patrol officers are first on the scene.
“They just have to try to do the best they can with the information that they have and the equipment available to them,” he said.
Baeten says he’s proud of how the officers handled the situation, showing how adaptable the department is. Police said they also did their best to keep the bird from any harm by using long gloves and a fishing net to capture the wild bird.
“It really underscores the unpredictable nature of the job that our officers are asked to do at any given time,” Baeten said.
Madden said it has the whole building ‘talking turkey’ after the incident.
“I think it’s kind of funny. I’m just glad it wasn’t my apartment,” Madden said.
Police sais they released the turkey unharmed outside after the capture.
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Penn State football’s annual “run-on tryouts” are almost here, with the first informational meeting starting on August 11 at 4 p.m.
These tryouts open the possibility for students to join the team as a walk-on, in other words a player who receives no scholarship or aid.
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Some of the Nittany Lions’ past walk-on success stories include former starting quarterback Matt McGloin and single-season sack record holder Carl Nassib, who recorded 15.5 sacks in the 2015 season.
Students interested in trying out can access the sign-up form here.
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AMES, Iowa (AP) _ Workiva Inc. (WK) on Tuesday reported a loss of $28.9 million in its second quarter.
On a per-share basis, the Ames, Iowa-based company said it had a loss of 55 cents. Losses, adjusted for stock option expense and amortization costs, came to 17 cents per share.
The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 26 cents per share.
The maker of software for managing regulatory filings posted revenue of $131.5 million in the period, which also topped Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $125.9 million.
For the current quarter ending in October, Workiva expects its results to range from a loss of 27 cents per share to a loss of 25 cents per share.
The company said it expects revenue in the range of $132 million to $133 million for the fiscal third quarter.
Workiva expects full-year results to range from a loss of 57 cents per share to a loss of 53 cents per share, with revenue ranging from $534 million to $536 million.
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Padres pregame: Looking to end curious five-game skid
Padres are 1-5 since acquiring Juan Soto; Trent Grisham back in center after Wil Myers played there three straight games
The Padres acquired Juan Soto, Josh Bell and Brandon Drury on Aug. 2, trounced the Rockies the next day and haven’t won since.
Go figure.
Monday’s loss extended the Padres’ skid to a season-high five games and shaved their lead over the Brewers to a single game in the race for the No. 6 playoff seed.
“I think everybody’s a little surprised by the fact that we haven’t performed offensively with the guys that we put in the lineup,” Padres manager Bob Melvin said before Tuesday’s 6:40 p.m. first pitch. “There was an expectation and the first day went so well, that I think everybody thought that’s the way it was gonna be. At the end of the day, maybe it’s a nice little wake-up call that you have to go out there and perform. It’s not just going to happen for you.
“So it doesn’t feel good right now. But I think that when this thing breaks, it’s gonna break big time.”
Tuesday’s first pitch is at 6:40 p.m.
With a right-hander on the mound for the Giants, Trent Grisham is in the starting lineup in center field for the first time since Friday in Los Angeles. Wil Myers had started the previous six games in center against left-handed pitching and is hitting just .227/.280/.227 with 10 strikeouts in seven games since returning from his latest injured list stint.
Austin Nola is behind the plate on Tuesday as he has been for each of Joe Musgrove’s starts this year, but Padres manager Bob Melvin said before the game that he didn’t expect Jorge Alfaro to need a stint on the injured list.
Alfaro exited Monday’s game with right knee inflammation.
Nola will hit ninth in a lineup that is somehow hitting .168/.235/.213 with no home runs during a five-game skid with Soto, Manny Machado, Bell and Drury in the heart of the lineup.
They were hitting .242/.319/.383 as a team before the skid.
Here is the Giants’ lineup:
Tuesday’s pitching matchup
Giants RHP Alex Cobb (3-6, 4.08 ERA)
He struck out 10 while allowing two runs in five innings in beating the Padres earlier this season. Cobb has a 6.03 ERA on the road and a 3.00 ERA at home. The 34-year-old was drafted in the fourth round out of high school in 2006.
Here is how Cobb has fared in his career against current Padres:
Padres RHP Joe Musgrove (8-5, 3.00 ERA)
He’s lost his last five decisions and has a 5.71 ERA over his last seven starts. The Padres are 1-6 in that stretch, with the one win coming against the Giants as Musgrove scattered one hit and four walks over seven shutout innings. Musgrove has not allowed a run in 14 innings this year to the Giants.
Here is how he’s fared in his career against current Giants:
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The Chicago Bulls had a pretty modest offseason outside of resigning All-Star Zach LaVine to his five-year max contract.
Chicago added veterans Andre Drummond and Goran Dragic to help round out their bench depth, but that was about it.
With most of the contending teams in the East bringing back their core and others making big moves, the Bulls may found themselves in the same position as last season, if not worse.
ESPN put together their projections for the 2022-23 season, which landed the Bulls as the No. 8 seed in the East with a 44-38 record.
In Chicago, Zach LaVine got his max deal — but that was about the only major move the Bulls made this summer. Signing veterans Andre Drummond and Goran Dragic will fill out coach Billy Donovan’s bench, but it won’t get the Bulls any closer to breaking into the top tier of the East. Aside from DeMar DeRozan’s ability to recreate his magical 2021-22 season, the Bulls face major questions regarding the health of Lonzo Ball’s knee and young big man Patrick Williams’ ability to take another step in his career.
Friedell is right — Chicago’s moves won’t get them any closer to becoming a contender out East. And with the uncertainty of Lonzo Ball’s health and the progression of Patrick Williams, the Bulls may be stuck in the mud as a middling team.
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Households owe £1.3bn to their energy suppliers ahead of winter bill rises
Households already owe £1.3 billion to their energy suppliers two months before bills are set to soar by more than 80%.
The overall debt bill is already three times higher than it was a year ago, experts at Uswitch said on Wednesday, and it seems likely it will grow further over the winter.
Six million homes across the UK owe an average of £206 to their energy provider, according to a survey from the company. In April the same average debt was £188.
Normally at this time of year people have built up a small war chest to help even out the increased bills during the winter months.
Regulator Ofgem is expected to hike the price cap on energy bills to £3,582 per year for the average household in Great Britain from the beginning of October, according to a new forecast.
Analysts at Cornwall Insight predicted further rises, to £4,266 in January and then £4,427 from the start of April.
“Energy debt has hit an all-time high with the worst possible timing, turning this winter’s energy price hike into a deeply precarious situation for many households,” said Justina Miltienyte, head of policy at Uswitch.
“This is an alarming situation, as summer is traditionally a time when households are using less power for heating, which helps bill payers to build up energy credit ahead of the winter.”
The survey showed that eight million households have no credit balances, meaning they have no cushion against the winter misery.
Nearly one in five people (18%) said they are worried about their supplier forcing them to take a prepayment meter if they fall behind on bills, although 38% said they did not know their supplier could do this.
“If you are behind on your bill payments, or your energy account is going into debt, speak to your provider as soon as possible,” Ms Miltienyte said.
“They should be able to help you find a solution, such as working out a more affordable payment plan. You may also find you are eligible for additional support such as hardship funds and other energy help schemes.
“The Government also needs to take energy debt seriously ahead of the winter – and a greater support package for vulnerable households needs to be agreed as a priority.”
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There are several ways for customers to save on bills. One of the simplest is to turn down the flow temperature on your condensing combi boiler.
Doing this will allow the boiler to run more efficiently and could save around £200 off an average energy bill.
Another easy saving is to turn off the pre-heat mode on the boiler, which could mean hot water taps taking longer to heat up, but could save hundreds of pounds a year.
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Pieciak claims victory in Democratic nomination for treasurer
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Michael Pieciak, who ran unopposed, has claimed victory in the Democratic nomination for Vermont treasurer.
Vermont’s former top insurance and banking regulator and COVID modeler-in-chief issued a statement following the closure of polls Tuesday.
“It is an honor to win the Democratic nomination for Treasurer. I am humbled voters have put their trust in me, and I look forward to building a broad coalition to win in November and tackle the issues facing all Vermonters,” Pieciak said. “I will continue traveling across our state to hear directly from Vermonters about the issues affecting their families and communities.”
Pieciak entered state government during the Shumlin administration and has led the Department of Financial Regulation through the Scott administration. If elected treasurer, he has said he’ll focus on making sound investments in the state’s pension funds and advocating for investments in climate, housing, and workforce development, as well as making sure Vermonters are financially literate.
Pieciak would succeed longtime Treasurer Beth Pearce, who is not seeking re-election due to health concerns.
He faces perennial GOP candidate H. Brooke Paige and Progressive Don Schramm in November.
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This Charging Station Powers Up to 7 Devices at Max Speed
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LANSING, Mich. (AP) _ Jackson Financial Inc. (JXN) on Tuesday reported second-quarter net income of $2.9 billion, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier.
On a per-share basis, the Lansing, Michigan-based company said it had net income of $32.56. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were $2.52 per share.
The financial services company posted revenue of $6.52 billion in the period.
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Voters in four states on Tuesday were determining their party’s nominees for the statewide office that typically oversees elections.
Much of the attention centered on Wisconsin, where the secretary of state does not have any role with elections. Republicans want to change that should they win the office in November. Primaries were also being held in Minnesota, Connecticut and Vermont.
In Wisconsin, all three GOP candidates on Tuesday's ballot have echoed former President Donald Trump's false claims that fraud cost him the 2020 election and have called for the dismantling of the Wisconsin Elections Commission, an agency established just six years ago by Republican lawmakers with bipartisan support.
The Republican candidates have all sharply criticized decisions made by the commission heading into the 2020 election, when the COVID-19 pandemic brought major challenges to running elections, and say they would rather empower the secretary of the state so voters can hold someone accountable for election-related decisions.
To accomplish their goal, Republicans also would need to defeat Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, who would block such a move, in November.
The Republicans vying for the nomination in Wisconsin are state Rep. Amy Loudenbeck, businessman Jay Schroeder and Justin Schmidtka, who hosts a political podcast.
At a polling location in Ozaukee County's Thiensville, GOP primary voter Franklin Szpot, 42, who works in marketing and sales, said he felt more confident in elections this year.
“I think it’s secure right now. I’m hoping that there isn’t any nonsense that happens," Szpot said. “After Trump lost, I had lost a lot of faith in that, and now I feel it’s kind of coming back with some of these candidates that are on the ballot.”
Peter Giersch, 55, a business owner who also voted in the Republican primary, said he was hoping for the best.
“It would be foolish to say there’s absolutely no fraud and foolish to say they’re not trustworthy at all,” Giersch said. "It’s probably somewhere in the middle.”
On the Democratic side, longtime Secretary of State Doug La Follette faces challenger Alexia Sabor, who is the chair of the Dane County Democratic Party Executive Board. La Follette, 81, was first elected to the position in 1974.
La Follette has said he decided to run again to stop Republicans from meddling with elections, citing Trump's call to Georgia's secretary of state, Brad Raffensperger, after the 2020 election asking him to "find" enough votes to overturn Joe Biden's win in the state.
This year, races for secretary of state have drawn tremendous interest and money largely because of the 2020 election, when voting systems and processes came under attack by Trump and his supporters. There is no evidence of widespread fraud or manipulation of voting systems occurring in the 2020 election.
In Minnesota, the leading Republican candidate has called the 2020 election “rigged” and has faced criticism for a video attacking three prominent Jewish Democrats, including the current secretary of state, Democrat Steve Simon, who is seeking reelection.
Kim Crockett has also called the 2020 election a “train wreck” and accused state election officials of using the pandemic as “cover to change how we vote, but also how the vote is counted.”
In their respective primaries, Crockett and Simon face lesser-known opponents — Republican Erik van Mechelen and Steve Carlson, a perennial candidate running as a Democrat.
Indira Neill, 36, of Moorhead, Minnesota, said after casting her primary ballot Tuesday that she’s more concerned about voters being manipulated than ballots being miscounted.
“My greater concern is generally things like disinformation campaigns and the spread of disinformation through social media,” said Neill, a college professor who supported Simon. “We know this happened in the 2016 election, and there is no reason to believe these campaigns have stopped.”
Races in Connecticut and Vermont are noteworthy because it’s the first time in more than a decade that the seats have been open. Both longtime Democratic secretaries of state opted not to seek reelection this year.
Connecticut GOP candidate Dominic Rapini, who is a former board chairman of a group called Fight Voter Fraud Inc., has called for tightening ID requirements and cleaning the state’s voter rolls. Rapini faces state Rep. Terrie Wood, R-Darien, who has also called for tighter voter ID rules and cleaning voter lists.
On the Democratic side, state Rep. Stephanie Thomas of Norwalk, who won the party’s endorsement at the state convention this spring, faces Maritza Bond, health director for the city of New Haven.
William Simmons, 75, a retired school principal who recently moved from New York to Hartford, Connecticut, said he believes that the claims pushed by Trump and embraced by some secretary of state candidates across the country are “a bunch of baloney.” He said he's confident that elections in Connecticut will be fine.
“I think people are fair and honest, and I’m not worried about my vote here,” Simmons said, adding it doesn’t matter to him whether a Democrat or Republican wins in November as long as it is someone who is "fair and honest and has good morals.”
In Vermont, the Democratic primary has drawn the most interest. The candidates are Deputy Secretary of State Chris Winters, state Rep. Sarah Copeland Hanzas, and Montpelier City Clerk John Odum.
A perennial candidate for office, H. Brooke Paige, was the lone person running in the GOP primary. He also appeared on the ballot for three other statewide offices.
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Cassidy reported from Atlanta. Associated Press writers Todd Richmond in Madison, Wisconsin; Steve Karnowski in Minneapolis; Susan Haigh in Hartford, Connecticut; Wilson Ring in Montpelier, Vermont; Gretchen Ehlke in Thiensville, Wisconsin; and Dave Kolpack in Moorhead, Minnesota, contributed to this report.
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Joint practices allow coaches to hold players out of games
By ROB MAADDI
AP Pro Football Writer
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady will get his reps in joint practices against the Miami Dolphins this week instead of an exhibition game. Aaron Rodgers hasn’t played a preseason snap since 2018.
Justin Herbert is expected to again watch from the sideline this month.
Thirty of the NFL’s 32 teams will kick off their preseason schedules this week — the Raiders and Jaguars already played in the Hall of Fame Game — and many teams will hold their starters out until the games count in the standings.
For Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles, it’s an easy decision to keep the 45-year-old Brady on the bench when Tampa Bay hosts Miami on Saturday night. The teams will hold joint practices on Wednesday and Thursday. Those are valuable reps in a more controlled setting.
“Obviously, with one less preseason game right now, you need to get all the work in that you can get in,” Bowles said about joint practices.
Coaches have been getting used to the shortened preseason since the league and the NFL Players Association eliminated one exhibition game in the 2020 collective bargaining agreement. That year, there were no preseason games because of COVID-19.
“I thought we were OK last year with it,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said. “I felt pretty good about that. You’re going to make sure that your guys get enough work in there that are going to play. And at the same time, you try to balance it out where you can see the young guys. So, it’s always that fourth game that you got to see the young guys quite a bit. But again, we’ve worked that out where we’ll get a good look and we’ll see them.”
More teams are holding joint practices with their opponents ahead of games now that the preseason schedule has been cut down. A total of 23 teams are doing joint sessions with one team and seven clubs are doing it with two. Teams weren’t permitted to hold joint sessions last season because of COVID-19 protocols.
“Live exposure versus different people is a really good evaluation tool to see where we’re at,” Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon said.
Philadelphia will have joint practices with Cleveland and Miami.
First-year coaches have a slight disadvantage with one fewer game. Undrafted rookies and players competing for a roster spot miss out the most.
“I think every coach has their own philosophy,” Giants coach Brian Daboll said. “There’s people who don’t play their guys at all. There’s people that play them a little bit more than others. I think you have to do, what I’ve learned, is what’s best for your team. Being around different teams and different coaches, kind of what you need as your team and your team development. Being our first year, we’ll try to decide what’s best for us with our guys.”
Los Angeles Chargers coach Brandon Staley took a conservative approach in his first preseason in 2021 and plans to do the same so Herbert isn’t expected to take any snaps. The Chargers have joint sessions with Dallas next week.
“I think that it will be similar philosophically as last year,” Staley said. “If we know who you are, from an evaluation standpoint, we don’t need to evaluate you, then you’re probably not going to play in the preseason, but if there’s — whether it’s a role or whether it’s a young player that we feel like those experiences are going to benefit them, then that’s the direction that we’re going to go. Then, your health is a big, big factor in it, too.”
Packers coach Matt LaFleur has already said Rodgers won’t play Friday in Green Bay’s first two preseason games, but he has not ruled him out of the last one.
If he plays, Rodgers wants more than one series.
“I definitely don’t see any benefit to playing one series,” he said. “If we’re going to play, we should play and play a quarter, a couple of series, two to three series. Just suiting up for four plays, to me, is a waste.”
Raiders coach Josh McDaniels was pleased to have his team play the NFL preseason opener last week. The Raiders beat Jacksonville 27-11 with Derek Carr, Davante Adams and several starters sitting out.
“We’re grateful that we have four. I know somebody else may not like that, but I’m really happy that we have four opportunities to do this,” McDaniels said afterward. “There are definitely some things that we noticed during the game flow and operation that we can do better and fix, and we’ll focus on that this week.”
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BEND, Ore. (AP) — The parents of a 9-year-old child who died skiing at Mt. Bachelor ski area in central Oregon last year have filed a $49 million wrongful death lawsuit against the resort and its parent company, Powdr Corp.
Angela and Brian Boice of Tacoma, Washington, filed the lawsuit Aug. 2 over the death of Brecken, who slid down one of the ski area’s slopes and crashed into rocks, The Bulletin reported.
The lawsuit was filed in Deschutes County Circuit Court and alleges on the day of Brecken’s death that conditions were extremely icy and the chairlift and ski runs near the summit should not have been open.
“The negligence and/or fault of defendants (caused) Brecken Boice to incur pain and suffering and terror during his fall and prior to the time of his death,” the lawsuit says.
The lawsuit contains more details than had previously been released by authorities or Mt. Bachelor.
On Jan. 16, 2021, Brian and Brecken, who had been skiing since age 4, rode the Summit Express chairlift to access intermediate runs near the top. According to the lawsuit, resort employees had told them conditions at the summit were good, with minimal ice buildup. But when Brian and Brecken got to the top, they encountered severe ice at the unloading area, according to the complaint.
“Brecken fell and started to slide down the mountain,” the lawsuit states.
Brian Boice tried unsuccessfully to stop his son’s slide and began his own uncontrolled descent down the Healy Heights run, losing clothing and hitting rocks while watching his son do the same.
After coming to a stop, Brian Boice went to his his son and tried to comfort and protect him from other skiers who had lost control on the ice, according to the lawsuit.
Ski patrol employees arrived approximately 12 minutes later and called for emergency helicopter transport, according to the lawsuit. Brecken died at a hospital later that day. The lawsuit alleges the ski area was negligent.
A spokesman for the resort did not return calls from the newspaper seeking comment.
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FBI under pressure to explain raid of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence
Washington: US federal authorities are under growing pressure from both sides of politics to explain why Donald Trump’s property was raided, as allies of the former president urge him to seize the moment by announcing another run for the White House.
More than 24 hours after the FBI executed a search warrant on Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, neither the Federal Bureau of Investigation nor the Department of Justice had provided the public with any details about what they found, or what led to the unprecedented move.
The White House also insisted that President Joe Biden had no prior knowledge that the search would take place, and called for calm amid reports that some of Trump’s supporters were using social media to call for “civil war”.
“Our message is that there is no place for political violence in this country,” said spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre.
Monday’s raid on Trump’s 17-acre Palm Beach property unleashed a political storm that has energised both traditional Republicans and the more far-right elements of the party, who are outraged by what they view as government overreach, lack of transparency, and an attempt to stop Trump from running for re-election.
Some of Trump’s allies on Capitol Hill have been privately advising the former president to use the momentum surrounding the event to announce another tilt for president in 2024 - something that he was widely expected to do, but not until after the midterm elections in November.
South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham said he had personally spoken to the former president today, telling reporters that “the FBI has lost its way” and lamenting “this unending desire to destroy Trump and his family”.
“One thing I can tell you is that I believed he was going to run before — I’m stronger in my belief now,” he said.
The issue has also troubled some Democrats, including former New York governor Andrew Cuomo, who called on the department to explain itself or risk undermining the congressional probe into the January 6 Capitol attack.
“DOJ must immediately explain the reason for its raid & it must be more than a search for inconsequential archives or it will be viewed as a political tactic and undermine any future credible investigation & legitimacy of January 6 investigations,” he tweeted.
Meanwhile, Trump’s fans also gathered outside his Mar-a-Lago property in Florida and Trump Tower in New York to show their support for the former president and decry the actions against him as another political “witch-hunt”.
The FBI search warrant was revealed by Trump himself on Monday night, when he issued a statement on his Truth Social website claiming that his property was “currently under siege, raided and occupied by a large group of FBI agents”.
“They even broke into my safe!” he wrote.
Authorities were searching for classified documents taken from the White House after Trump left Washington after losing the 2020 election to Joe Biden.
The National Archives and Records Administration - which is charged with the preservation and documentation of government and historical records - began communicating with Trump’s representatives last year about boxes of White House records he had stored at his Mar-a-Lago property, in violation of the Presidential Records Act.
Fifteen boxes were recovered in January, including some that were “marked as classified national security information” and others that appeared to have been “torn up” by Trump.
While the president insisted in his statement that had been cooperating, federal authorities had reportedly grown increasingly concerned that Trump or his lawyers had not returned all the documents.
The details of the warrant remain sealed, and without an explanation from FBI director Chris Wray or Attorney General Merrick Garland, anger has continued to foment in Washington.
“Merrick Garland, Chris Wray - come to the House Judiciary Committee this Friday and answer our questions about this action… which has never happened in American history!” said former university athletic doctor-turned-Ohio politician Jim Jordan on Fox News.
“What was on the warrant? What were you really doing? What were you looking for?”
Wray was nominated to be FBI director by Trump in 2017.
The execution of the search warrant comes as the select committee into the January 6th Capitol attack prepares to unveil its findings next month, following a series of explosive hearings that have accused the former president of knowingly inciting the incident as part of a deliberate and co-ordinated attempt to overthrow the 2020 election.
It is also the latest in a string of legal probes involving Trump, including an Atlanta district attorney investigation into his election loss in the battleground state of Georgia; and a New York investigation into his business practices.
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On Monday August 8, 2022 just before 3 a.m., The OPP and Parry Sound Emergency Medical Service (EMS) responded to a two vehicle head-on collision on Highway 69 between Shebeshekong Road and Woods Road.
The driver of the motor vehicle, Mohammed Khidayer, 36 years-of-age from Leamington Ontario, was pronounced deceased at scene. The driver and passenger of the Tractor Trailer obtained minor injuries.
Hwy 69 was closed for several hours for the OPP Technical Collision Investigation Team (TCI) and Recon to investigate the collision. The Hwy has since been reopened.
The investigation is ongoing under the direction of the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service (OCC-OFPS). A postmortem examination will take place in Toronto. | https://muskoka411.com/fatal-collision-on-hwy-69-claims-the-life-of-leamington-resident/ | 2022-08-10T00:35:54Z | https://muskoka411.com/fatal-collision-on-hwy-69-claims-the-life-of-leamington-resident/ | false | null |
Hillary Clinton Gets Major Backlash for Attempting to Cash in on FBI's Mar-a-Lago Raid
Less than 24 hours after the FBI raided former President Donald Trump’s Florida estate, Hillary Clinton gave an inappropriate announcement on social media Tuesday morning.
The former secretary of state and first lady, on behalf of her nonprofit Onward Together, set up a progressive fundraiser, on which she sold clothing printed with a message mocking conservatives.
The fundraiser’s pre-order items included hats and shirts which read “But her emails,” referencing how Republicans called for her arrest after her email controversy.
Every “But her emails” hat or shirt sold helps @onwardtogether partners defend democracy, build a progressive bench, and fight for our values.
Just saying!https://t.co/4TiUxjmRNY pic.twitter.com/rflM8fTAbw
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) August 9, 2022
Clinton tweeted that the first batch of hats sold out quickly, followed by a restocking update.
On Monday, FBI agents searched Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort for documents as part of a federal investigation into the former president, CNN reported. Trump first revealed the news while he was away at Trump Tower in New York City.
In an official statement, Trump likened the Mar-a-Lago siege to Watergate, calling it “prosecutorial misconduct” and “political persecution.” He further pointed out the injustice by contrasting Clinton’s email scandal with his own situation.
“Absolutely nothing has happened to hold her accountable,” Trump said.
In 2014, the FBI launched a probe into Clinton based on the State Department’s concerns she used a private email server for official government communications while she was secretary of state. According to ABC News, she reportedly deleted 33,000 emails during the investigation.
The FBI did not recommend any charges against her.
Since then, Republicans have criticized Clinton for intentionally keeping classified information on her personal server and suggested she be thrown in jail. In response, Clinton supporters co-opted the line “but her emails” to mock Trump supporters.
And here … Clinton is using this phrase herself to capitalize off of Trump’s unfortunate circumstance.
Many liberals and Democrats commended the move on Twitter, but conservative and Republican users were not too pleased with her boasting.
You’re the one who the FBI should’ve raided.
— Lavern Spicer 🇺🇸 (@lavern_spicer) August 9, 2022
“You might want to sit this one out, just on general principle,” one Twitter user wrote.
1) You might want to sit this one out, just on general principle
2) Fund-raising off of this is sleazy— Patrick Matthews (@matthews_p) August 9, 2022
Radio show host Wayne Dupree wrote, “This is where we are today. Hillary Clinton can openly brag about her private email server, while Donald Trump’s house is raided.”
This is where we are today. Hillary Clinton can openly brag about her private email server, while Donald Trump’s house is raided.https://t.co/1qu3xudxPm
— Unaffiliated Voter (@WayneDupreeShow) August 9, 2022
Political columnist Benny Johnson also reminded his social media followers to remember what Clinton did during the email controversy to avoid federal punishment.
“Never forget that Hillary Clinton destroyed devices with hammers and absolutely nothing was done to hold her accountable,” he wrote.
Never forget that Hillary Clinton destroyed devices with hammers and absolutely nothing was done to hold her accountable. pic.twitter.com/8iOO6BNUU2
— Benny Johnson 🍊 (@bennyjohnson) August 9, 2022
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LYNDON — It remains unclear if town leaders will support the recommendations of the Lyndon ARPA Advisory Committee.
Over the past six months the volunteer committee has identified seven priority uses for $1.7 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds. Those priorities center on grant match opportunities to get the most “bang for the buck.”
However the Select Board and Village Trustees have final say on how the money is spent — and their priorities could differ.
The Village Trustees on Monday suggested they may have other ideas for their share of the ARPA funds.
Trustee Sue Mills asked, “Is [the advisory committee’s priority list] how we want [the ARPA funds] to be expended? Or do we want to see them expended on things that we know need to happen in the town, like sidewalks?”
The advisory committee has suggested using approximately 15 to 30 percent of ARPA funds for municipal projects, and putting the remainder towards outdoor recreation and tourism, downtown revitalization, and non-profit organizations.
Mills, who sits on the advisory committee, suggested that the village (and possibly the town) could allocate a smaller percentage for community organizations, and focus spending on village infrastructure.
“Maybe we need to say “OK, 20 percent or 30 percent of this can go to public entities and the rest is going to the town and the village needs,” she said, adding, “We [the committee] have not had that discussion.”
“It would be a good discussion to have,” said Village Trustees Chair Doug Conly.
The advisory committee is expected to finalize a draft application and scoring process early next month, and forward them to the Select Board and Village Trustees for approval.
Conly expressed concern that applicants might receive mixed signals, if their application is recommended based on the advisory committee’s priorities, then rejected by the town and village.
He wondered aloud, what if an organization’s application scores high and “all of a sudden the town and village comes in and trumps me?”
It remains unclear, Mills said, what role the advisory committee would serve moving forward.
“We had the discussion: Will the committee be ongoing? Will applications go to the committee and be scored, and then passed on to the Select Board and the Trustees to decide? We don’t really know,” she said.
Even though the application window hasn’t opened yet, a growing number of community organizations have expressed interest in ARPA funds.
Last week, representatives of Powers Park on Wednesday announced they will seek ARPA funds for a “major” park improvement project and community member Martha Elmes suggested using a portion of ARPA funds to purchase the former Lynburke Motel property, which is owned by Joe Buzzi.
Meanwhile, the Lyndon Outing Club has announced it will be apply for $290,000 toward a proposed $1.1 million snowmaking system, and RINK Inc. has requested $6,555 to assist with $26,911 in energy efficiency upgrades at Fenton Chester Arena.
Formed in March, the ARPA committee has developed a draft priority list for spending ARPA funds.
In addition to grant-matches, the committee prioritized using money to fund a housing needs assessment, modernize the Town Office building, and purchase and redevelop blighted properties.
A community survey was completed last month to refine that list, and determine the public’s wishes for ARPA spending.
According to the committee, the survey received 111 responses.
Preliminary survey results unveiled last week showed general support for using ARPA funds to assist with downtown improvement projects, outdoor recreation and tourism, economic development initiatives, and infrastructure projects.
More comprehensive survey results will be published at a later date. | https://www.caledonianrecord.com/news/local/trustees-raise-questions-over-arpa-fund-process/article_80f7fee5-2dbd-5625-80df-c32732662225.html | 2022-08-10T00:39:48Z | https://www.caledonianrecord.com/news/local/trustees-raise-questions-over-arpa-fund-process/article_80f7fee5-2dbd-5625-80df-c32732662225.html | true | 2 |
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Dr. Lynn Kirkpatrick, CEO of Ensysce Biosciences stated, "The completion of this financing allows us to advance the clinical development of our highly unique TAAP and MPARTM technologies. Ultimately, it supports the completion of significant company milestones, including our nasal and oral human abuse potential (HAP) studies designed to support labeling claims. These accompany our recently announced positive bioequivalence (BE) study data of our novel ‘TAAP' opioid PF614 which we believe is a significant step toward the 505(b)(2) shortened regulatory pathway to approval. With the additional funding in place, we look forward to continuing to execute on our mission of providing physicians a safer option to alleviate the suffering of patients in severe pain."
Lake Street Capital Markets LLC is acting as the sole placement agent in connection with the offering.
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About Ensysce Biosciences
Ensysce Biosciences San Diego, CA is a clinical-stage biotech company using its proprietary technology platforms to develop safer prescription drugs. Leveraging its Trypsin Activated Abuse Protection (TAAP) and Multi-Pill Abuse Resistance (MPAR™) platforms, the Company is in the process of developing a unique, tamper-proof treatment option for pain that minimizes the risk of both drug abuse and overdoses. Ensysce's products are anticipated to provide safer options to treat patients suffering from severe pain and assist in preventing deaths caused by medication abuse, reducing the human and economic cost. The platforms are covered by an extensive worldwide intellectual property portfolio for a wide array of prescription drug compositions. For more information, please visit www.ensysce.com.
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Vermont’s Democratic House member will seek Senate seat
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont voters have chosen U.S. Rep. Peter Welch in the Democratic Party primary Tuesday to replace retiring Democratic U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy, who has held the seat since 1975 and was the last of Congress’s so-called Watergate babies.
Welch, the state’s lone member of the House of Representatives, easily defeated two little-known candidates to move on to the general election in November. During the years he has been in Congress, Welch has been one of Vermont’s top vote-getters and would be an odds-on favorite to win the general election.
Incumbent Republican Gov. Phil Scott also cruised to a his party’s primary victory, defeating two candidates as he seeks a fourth term. The lone candidate for the Democratic nomination is activist Brenda Siegel, of Newfane. Last fall she spent 27 nights sleeping on the steps of the Vermont Statehouse to highlight the state’s homelessness challenge.
The two leading Republican candidates vying to face off against Welch in the Senate race are Vermont’s former U.S. Attorney Christina Nolan and retired U.S. Army officer Gerald Malloy.
Both believe they can win the seat, although Vermont is considered by many to be one of the most liberal states in the country. No Republican has represented the state in Washington since 2001 when the late Sen. Jim Jeffords left the GOP to become an independent, switching control of the Senate from Republican to Democratic.
Welch’s decision to run for the Senate seat opens up his seat in the House, the first time since 2006 that there have been any openings in Vermont’s three-member congressional delegation. The two leading Democratic candidates are Lt. Gov. Molly Gray and state Senate President Pro Tempore, Becca Balint.
In deep blue Vermont it’s likely the winner of the Democratic House primary will win easily in November, erasing what some consider to be the blot on the liberal state’s reputation of only being represented by white men.
The two share similar policy views. Gray is the centrist candidate supported by the state’s Democratic establishment, including Leahy and former Democratic governors Howard Dean and Madeleine Kunin. Balint has support the progressive wing of the party in Vermont, including the state’s independent Sen. Bernie Sanders, and national progressive leaders such as Rep. Pramila Jayapal, chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. Balint campaigned with Sanders late last month.
The two leading GOP candidates for the U.S. House nomination are Ericka Redic, of Burlington, and Liam Madden, a Marine Corps veteran from Bellows Falls.
Redic says that if elected she would focus on fighting inflation, illegal immigration, drug misuse and government overreach, particularly as it concerns vaccine mandates.
Madden, a non-traditional candidate in the Republican primary, says he’s an independent. He said he had thought of declining the nomination if he wins, until he learned that would allow the party to choose a replacement for the November ballot.
Elected to his first two-year term as governor in 2016, Scott has focused his time in office on making Vermont more affordable and working to attract more people to the state to counter a demographic trend of an aging population with a shrinking workforce and fewer school-age children.
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DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Daily 3" game were:
7-6-5
(seven, six, five)
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Daily 3" game were:
7-6-5
(seven, six, five) | https://www.myjournalcourier.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-3-game-17363051.php | 2022-08-10T01:00:47Z | https://www.myjournalcourier.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-3-game-17363051.php | true | null |
Reformative Legislation to End the Life-Long Sentence in the Form of Restitution
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
What: The Ladies of Hope Ministries (The LOHM) is seeking reformative justice regarding restitution and kicking off the #RemissionNow Campaign in partnership with REFORM Alliance. Restitution has created a life sentence for many returning citizens. Remission is a remedy to relieve the burden of restitution. This is the type of clemency that the President of the United States has the power to grant and is rarely used. Since 1945, only 33 remission petitions have been granted according to the Department of Justice (DOJ) website.
Why: Restitution has created a life sentence for many returning citizens. These legal financial obligations can result in a "debtors prison" that continues to shackle women to the system long after they are finished serving a sentence. They are unable to purchase homes, cars, and insurance. This also affects their ability to obtain bank accounts and credit cards—these barriers to reentry cause detrimental financial and psychological effects on them and their families. Many of the women's convictions were based on the mortgage meltdown of 2008. While the banks and executives received bailouts, civil fines, and minor penalties, the government determined that there were billions of dollars of restitution to be paid by these women.
When: The #RemissionNow campaign will kick off with a press conference on August 17, 2022, at 10 AM EST with The LOHM Founder and CEO, Dr. Topeka K. Sam, and Jessica Jackson, a human rights attorney and the Chief Advocacy Officer with Reform Alliance. Syrita Steib, Elise Roper, Ivy Woolf-Turk, Chalana McFarland, Lorie Westerfield, Dr. Jamila T. Davis, and Cassandra Owens, all women affected by millions owed in restitution, years of incarceration, and federal supervision, will be sharing their stories.
The following day, we will host a Lunch and Learn Thursday, August 18, 2022, 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM at the Eaton Hotel, located at 1201 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005 where there will be panels discussing restitution and the effects on formerly incarcerated women. Register to attend the panel discussion: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/remissionnow-tickets-399334629627
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Press Conference starts at 10 AM EST
Our mission is to empower women and girls to create sustainable lives post-incarceration. We drive change in the social justice movement by connecting them to housing, food, healthcare, living wage employment, entrepreneurship opportunities, education, and advocacy that amplifies the voices of those who have been impacted by the criminal legal system. Learn more at thelohm.org.
The REFORM Alliance is committed to advancing criminal justice reform and eradicating laws and policies that perpetuate injustice in the United States. To achieve that objective, REFORM will pass probation bills at the state level, use media to amplify the need for comprehensive reform and build an inclusive, bi-partisan alliance of leaders who share a vision for ambitiously and efficiently transforming the criminal justice system. Learn more at https://reformalliance.com/
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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — After declaring the decision final, a state court backpedaled Monday and reopened a lawsuit that invalidates a protected area in Brazil’s Amazon. The judicial reversal is a setback for a cattle rancher dubbed the rainforest’s worst perpetrator.
The Mato Grosso state prosecutors’ office announced it was the reopening, saying the state’s upper court failed to notify the office of its decision, as it is required in lawsuits that involve the public interest. The state’s upper court confirmed the reversal to The Associated Press.
The Cristalino II State Park stretches for 118,000 hectares (292,000 acres), larger than New York City, and lies in the transition zone between the Amazon and drier Cerrado biomes. It is home to the endemic white-fronted spider monkey (Ateles marginatus), a species endangered due to habitat loss.
In a 3-2 decision, Mato Grosso´s upper court had ruled that the government’s creation of the park in 2001 was illegal because it took place without public consultation. The plaintiff is a company linked to Antonio José Rossi Junqueira Vilela, who has been fined millions of dollars for deforestation in Brazil and stealing thousands of hectares (acres) of the Amazon rainforest, including inside Cristalino II.
In 2016, the Vilela family made headlines in Brazil for being at the center of a landmark enforcement operation against deforestation in the Amazon. Brazil’s attorney general called him the single largest clearer of land in the Amazon.
The state government did not appeal, citing technical reasons, which led the court to declare the decision final in April.
Mato Grosso, Brazil’s largest soybean-producing state, is run by governor Mauro Mendes, a pro-agribusiness politician and ally of far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, who has repeatedly said Brazil has too many protected areas and vowed not to create more of them.
The legal events happened in recent months, but it was only last week that the local press broke news of the park’s dissolution, sparking the mobilization of Brazil’s environmentalist organizations. Now with the lawsuit reopened, the state prosecutor’s office plans to appeal to higher, national-level courts, In the meantime, the state government cannot reverse the park’s creation as it had announced it would do last week.
“The park continues,” said Edilene Amaral, a legal consultant with Mato Grosso Socio-environmental Observatory, a non-profit network, in a statement. “Any activity incompatible with full protection remains prohibited and subject to penalties.”
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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aethlon Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: AEMD), a medical therapeutic company focused on developing products to diagnose and treat cancer and life threatening infectious diseases, today reported financial results for its first quarter ended June 30, 2022 and provided an update on recent developments.
Company Updates
Aethlon Medical is continuing the research and clinical development of its Hemopurifier®, a therapeutic blood filtration system that can bind and remove life-threatening viruses and harmful exosomes from blood. This action has potential applications in cancer, where cancer associated exosomes may promote immune suppression and metastasis, and in life-threatening infectious diseases, including removal of COVID-19 virus, associated variants, and related exosomes.
We recently published a peer-reviewed manuscript demonstrating that Aethlon's proprietary GNA affinity resin, a key component of the Hemopurifier, was able to bind seven clinically relevant SARS-CoV-2 variants in vitro, including the Delta and Omicron variants. Viral capture efficiency with the GNA affinity resin ranged from 53% to 89% for all variants tested. The findings from this paper suggest that the Hemopurifier should be able to bind any future SARS-CoV-2 variants that may potentially arise. The manuscript is titled "Removal of Clinically Relevant SARS-CoV-2 Variants by An Affinity Resin Containing Galanthus Nivalis Agglutinin" and was published in PLOS ONE on July 28, 2022.
We continue to advance our severe COVID-19 clinical trial for the Hemopurifier under our open Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) for life-threatening viral infections. Since our last update, the first patient has completed the study. Our active sites continue to actively screen patients along with our contract research organization (CRO), PPD, Inc. On July 6, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a supplement to our COVID-19 trial. The newly approved protocol supplement eliminates the inclusion criteria that patients must have a dialysis catheter in place and have tolerated dialysis at the time of screening. This change should improve the feasibility of enrolling new patients into our study. The active sites are currently submitting this supplement to their IRBs, and we expect to have their approvals in August and September 2022.
Medanta Medicity Hospital, a multi-specialty hospital in Delhi NCR, India, has enrolled one patient in our COVID-19 trial in India and continues to actively screen patients. Our CRO, Qualtran LLC, has identified additional potential sites for the trial in India and is currently assessing feasibility.
In addition to our work with COVID-19, we continue to screen patients for our IDE clinical trial in head and neck cancer. We have submitted a protocol supplement to the FDA to request the inclusion of patients who have failed platinum chemotherapy in the trial. If accepted by the FDA, this change would increase the eligible population for the study. We are currently drafting a protocol for a new clinical trial to allow us to examine the effects of the Hemopurifier in multiple tumor types where the cancer has progressed, following a two-month period of checkpoint inhibitor therapy.
Given the ongoing outbreak of monkeypox virus (MPXV), Aethlon is commissioning a new in vitro binding experiment to confirm that the Hemopurifier effectively captures the current strain of that virus. In 2008, we conducted an in vitro study that demonstrated that the Hemopurifier effectively bound and removed MPXV. We believe that the Hemopurifier's ability to bind the current MPXV strain should not be affected because the mutations present in this strain do not change the mannose sugar in the viral envelope, which is recognized by the GNA within the Hemopurifier resin.
For more context regarding the 2008 study, we commissioned Battelle Memorial Institute to run an MPXV in vitro study using a miniature version of our Hemopurifier. This study demonstrated that high concentrations of MPXV, approximately 35,000s GPUs per mil, were rapidly depleted from cell culture fluids when circulated through the Hemopurifier. The study indicated that the Hemopurifier removed 44% of monkeypox virus in the first hour of testing, 82% after six hours, and 98% after 20 hours. The studies were conducted in triplicate and data verification was provided by real time polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
We continue to monitor MPXV caseload and disease severity. We have contacted the FDA and confirmed the process by which we could provide the Hemopurifier to requesting physicians for single patient emergency use. On August 4, 2022, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) officially declared Monkeypox a health emergency. An Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) declaration has not yet been made. We plan to submit a pre-EUA package to the FDA so as to be prepared in the event this declaration occurs.
Financial Results for the First Quarter Ended June 30, 2022
As of June 30, 2022, Aethlon Medical had a cash balance of approximately $14.9 million.
Consolidated operating expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2022, were approximately $2.91 million, compared to $2.23 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. This increase of approximately $680,000, or 30%, in the 2022 period was due to increases in our general and administrative expenses of approximately $402,000, in our professional fees of approximately $261,000 and in our payroll and related expenses of approximately $13,000.
The $402,000 increase in our general and administrative expenses in the June 30, 2022, quarter was primarily due to the combination of a $161,000 increase in our clinical trial expenses, a $97,000 increase in supplies, a $91,000 increase in our rent expense and a $27,000 increase in our insurance expense.
The $261,000 increase in our professional fees was primarily due to the combination of a $154,000 increase in our contract labor expense associated with product development and analytical services and a $95,000 increase in professional fees associated with regulatory strategy services
The $13,000 increase in our payroll and related expenses was due to an increase in our stock-based compensation expense of $95,000. Our cash-based compensation expense decreased by $82,000 because our CEO received a $215,000 bonus in the June 2021 period for achieving certain contractual milestones in his employment agreement and there were no bonuses paid out in the June 2022 period.
Aethlon did not record any revenue related to our government contracts with the NIH in the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to approximately $132,000 in the three months ended June 30, 2021. As of June 30, 2022, the Company had approximately $459,000 of deferred revenue related to those contracts as a result of not achieving certain milestones in those contracts.
As a result of the changes in revenues and expenses noted above, Aethlon's net loss before noncontrolling interests increased to approximately $2.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, from approximately $2.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021.
During the three months ended June 30, 2022, the Company raised approximately $619,000 in net proceeds under our ATM agreement with H.C. Wainwright & Co., pursuant to sales of our common stock. In July and August 2022 to date, the Company raised approximately $8.3 million under our ATM agreement through sales of our common stock.
The unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet for June 30, 2022, and the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 follow at the end of this release.
Conference Call
The Company will hold a conference call today, Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. EDT to review financial results and recent corporate developments. Following management's formal remarks, there will be a question-and-answer session.
Interested parties can register for the conference by navigating to https://dpregister.com/sreg/10170206/f3fcc2ec44
Please note that registered participants will receive their dial in number upon registration.
Interested parties without internet access or unable to pre-register may dial in by calling:
All callers should ask for the Aethlon Medical, Inc. conference call.
A replay of the call will be available approximately one hour after the end of the call through July 28, 2022. The replay can be accessed via Aethlon Medical's website or by dialing 1-877-344-7529 (domestic) or 1-412-317-0088 (international) or Canada Toll Free at 1-855-669-9658. The replay conference ID number is 2740523.
About Aethlon and the Hemopurifier®
Aethlon Medical is a medical therapeutic company developing the Hemopurifier, a therapeutic blood filtration system indicated for infectious diseases and cancer. In human studies, the Hemopurifier has demonstrated the removal of life-threatening viruses and harmful exosomes from blood utilizing a proprietary lectin-based technology. This action has potential applications in cancer, where exosomes may promote immune suppression and metastasis, and in life-threatening infectious diseases.
The Hemopurifier is a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) designated Breakthrough Device indicated for the treatment of individuals with advanced or metastatic cancer who are either unresponsive to or intolerant of standard of care therapy, and with cancer types in which exosomes have been shown to participate in the development or severity of the disease. Under an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) application, the FDA approved a single site, open-label Early Feasibility Study (EFS) to evaluate the Hemopurifier for reducing cancer-associated exosomes prior to the administration of standard-of-care pembrolizumab (KEYTRUDA®) in patients with recurrent and/or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck. The EFS is being conducted at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Hillman Cancer Center.
The Hemopurifier also holds an FDA Breakthrough Device designation and an open IDE application related to the treatment of life-threatening viruses that are not addressed with approved therapies. A recent amendment to the IDE will enable Aethlon to implement a new EFS protocol to treat up to 40 COVID-19 patients at up to 20 clinical sites in the U.S. In two case studies of patients treated under Emergency Use (EU), the Hemopurifier demonstrated binding of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and removal of SARS-CoV-2 virus from the circulation of a human patient.
Additional information can be found at www.AethlonMedical.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that involve risks and uncertainties. Statements containing words such as "may," "believe," "anticipate," "expect," "intend," "plan," "project," "will," "projections," "estimate," "potentially" or similar expressions constitute forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties and actual results may differ materially from the results anticipated in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon Aethlon's current expectations and involve assumptions that may never materialize or may prove to be incorrect. Factors that may contribute to such differences include, without limitation, the Company's ability to enroll additional sites for its clinical trials, IRB approval of and the timing of IRB approval of the new protocol for the Hemopurifier use in COVID trials; the Company's ability to submit to the FDA and have the FDA approve an EUA for the MPVX, the Company's ability to enroll patients in and successfully complete its trials in COVID-19 patients and in its head and neck cancer trials, the Company's ability to successfully treat patients under any Emergency Use pathway, the Company's ability to successfully complete development of its Hemopurifier, the Company's ability to raise additional funds, the Company's ability to obtain Emergency Use authorization from the FDA for use of the Hemopurifier to treat patients with the MPXV; the Company's ability expand its clinical trials into other areas of cancer, and other potential risks. The foregoing list of risks and uncertainties is illustrative but is not exhaustive. Additional factors that could cause results to differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking statements can be found under the caption "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2022, and in the Company's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were made. Except as may be required by law, the Company does not intend, nor does it undertake any duty, to update this information to reflect future events or circumstances.
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At Oregon State University, several emergency vehicles congregated outside Reser Stadium as first responders inflated tents, uncoiled fire hoses and unrolled a long, black tarp on the cement.
Amid the activity, an individual dusted in white powder stepped into a pop-up shower, also known as a decontamination corridor, to rinse off. Following his exit, firefighters and men in green hazmat suits carefully scrubbed him down to remove any trace of the material.
Finally, he donned a shirt that enthusiastically read, “I am naked!” to indicate that he would otherwise discard his clothes and change into a clean garment.
The process, called a rapid decontamination, was one of the drills that featured at OSU's full-scale emergency response training in Corvallis on Tuesday, Aug. 9. The event imitated real-world situations with hazardous materials to give first responders an opportunity to practice their procedures.
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“We wanted to evaluate our capabilities and identify gaps in our systems where we may not have enough ambulances, hazmat or law enforcement at large gatherings,” Mark Berndt, training coordinator for the Region 5 Hazmat team, said. “This is a good representation of what we would do in real life.”
Hazardous materials, also known as hazmat, are substances that pose a risk to health or safety when transported. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, dangerous goods include explosives, various types of gas, toxic and flammable materials, among others.
The OSU Emergency Department, a division of the university's Public Safety Department, and Athletic Department hosted the training and invited multiple emergency crews from the community to participate. Along with Hazmat, the Civil Support Team and Albany, Corvallis and Lebanon fire departments were present at the event
Berndt said that Hazmat usually trains with the OSU Public Safety Department every other year but had to take a hiatus during the pandemic. This year’s training was the result of nearly a year’s worth of planning.
“As a team, we’re looking at life safety, incident stabilization and property conservation,” he said. “It’s all about getting people experience and exposure.”
Brandon Christensen, OSU emergency planner, helped organize the exercise with the goal of having “better coordination with OSU entities and community partners.”
“We don’t have an OSU fire department, so these are the types of responders that will be coming onto campus in a real-world event,” he said. “We want to make sure our tie to our community responders is solid.”
Dave Busby, emergency planning manager for the Corvallis Fire Department, said a contaminated individual is meant to decontaminate from the side of contact, undergoing a scrubbing at each point of three plastic pools to ensure cleanliness.
“This is a good chance for the Hazmat team to work together. They have the opportunity to walk through this complex process and learn from it,” he said. “It’s great to do this before we ever need to do this.” | https://democratherald.com/corvallis/news/local/reacting-quickly-osu-hosts-emergency-response-training/article_e2eb7dba-181f-11ed-a9d2-afee3933a3dc.html | 2022-08-10T01:12:45Z | https://democratherald.com/corvallis/news/local/reacting-quickly-osu-hosts-emergency-response-training/article_e2eb7dba-181f-11ed-a9d2-afee3933a3dc.html | false | 1 |
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Right before Top 8 action kicked off for Guilty Gear Strive at Evo 2022, Arc System Works officially announced details of Season Pass 2, confirming Bridget will return in all of their mixup-latent glory as the first DLC fighter on Aug. 8. This will kick off the second season of...
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Here are all of reworked Udyr’s skins in League
For too long, Udyr mains have had to endure constant ridicule from the general League of Legends player base due to how old-fashioned he looks when compared to the other champions and skins that have been released over the past several years. But now, after months of teasers and developer blogs, Spirit Walker fans are getting the last laugh.
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New Steel Valkyries skins for Janna, Nasus, Camille, and Lucian are coming to League of Legends
Riot Games has teased that more skins from the Steel Valkyries universe are coming to League of Legends soon. Featuring Janna, Nasus, Camille, and Lucian, the new skins will join the Steel Valkyries universe that already features various champions such as Miss Fortune, Renata Glasc, and Kai’Sa. With colorful...
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Best Kayn build in League of Legends
Kayn is one of the most complex champions in League of Legends due to his unique passive, which basically offers you two vastly different ways to navigate the champion. Players picking the Shadow Reaper will have at some point in the early game a major choice: they will need to pick between Blue and Red Kayn. Both of them come along with different pros, offer quite unique gameplay, and require other runes and items to be chosen and built, respectively.
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VALORANT Patch 5.03: Full notes and updates
A new VALORANT patch is set to hit the live servers today. Patch 5.03 comes after a programmed delay of updates as the developers needed more time to update the game engine and work on balancing agents like Chamber, Neon, and Jett. VALORANT‘s engine has been updated to Unreal Engine... | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2695976354386/streamers-my-size-can-play-a-game-for-an-hour-sponsored-and-make-8-000-dollars-boxbox-details-lessons-from-streaming | 2022-08-10T01:16:13Z | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2695976354386/streamers-my-size-can-play-a-game-for-an-hour-sponsored-and-make-8-000-dollars-boxbox-details-lessons-from-streaming | true | 1 |
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