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(KTLA) – A fire tornado developed as firefighters battled a fast-moving brush fire in the hilly, open terrain of northwestern Los Angeles County Wednesday.
The “Sam Fire” had burned approximately 150 acres in Gorman, near Old Ridge Route and Lancaster Road.
KTLA’s helicopter captured dramatic footage of an impressive fire tornado that developed during the brush fire battle.
Fire tornadoes, sometimes called “fire devils,” “firenadoes” or “pyrogenetic tornadoes,” occur when extreme, rising heat is met with turbulent wind conditions. The vortex of the tornado sucks in combustible gases and burning debris.
The fire department’s Air Operations Division said several “fire whirls” were spotted in the grass fire. The whirls “tell the story of dry, receptive fuels and erratic winds from intense surface heating,” the division said.
Fire whirls can be as small as 1 foot wide or as large as 500 feet wide, according to the U.S. Forest Service. “Large fire whirls have the intensity of a small tornado,” the Service says.
The Sam Fire held at about 150 acres, the fire department said. No structures were damaged and no one was injured.
It was 60% contained Wednesday night and all hot spots had been put out. Fire crews remained on the scene throughout the night. | https://www.8newsnow.com/news/intense-fire-tornado-seen-on-video-during-california-grass-fire/ | 2022-08-11T18:15:54Z | https://www.8newsnow.com/news/intense-fire-tornado-seen-on-video-during-california-grass-fire/ | true | 22 |
The Nitish Kumar-led Mahagathbandhan government’s floor test to prove the majority in the Bihar Assembly will take place on August 24.
On Wednesday, Kumar was sworn in as Chief Minister for a record eight time after he resigned from the post a day earlier and quit the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance.
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav took oath as Deputy Chief Minister.
According to reports, the decision to hold the floor test was taken at a cabinet meeting attended by Kumar and Yadav on Wednesday.
There are also reports of an expansion of the cabinet which is likely to take place on August 16.
Mahagathbandhan or Grand Alliance has the support of 164 members in the assembly.
Nitish Kumar broke his alliance with the BJP for the second time in eight years on Tuesday before joining hands with RJD and other parties in the Mahagathbandhan including the Congress and Left parties. The Grand Alliance also has the support of HAM, which has four MLAs in the Assembly.
Meanwhile, BJP has accused Nitish Kumar of "disrespecting" the mandate given by the people of Bihar.
BJP and JD-U had fought the assembly polls together in 2020.Though the BJP won more seats, Nitish Kumar was made the Chief Minister. | https://www.pratidintime.com/top-stories/nitish-kumar-led-govt-to-face-floor-test-on-aug-24-to-prove-majority | 2022-08-11T18:15:55Z | https://www.pratidintime.com/top-stories/nitish-kumar-led-govt-to-face-floor-test-on-aug-24-to-prove-majority | true | 1 |
HARDCOVER FICTION
1. “The 6:20 Man” by David Baldacci (Grand Central Publishing)
2. “Portrait of an Unknown Woman” by Daniel Silva (Harper)
3. “Wrong Place Wrong Time” by Gillian McAllister (William Morrow)
4. “The Hotel Nantucket” by Elin Hilderbrand (Little, Brown)
5. “Shattered” by Patterson/Born (Little, Brown)
6. “The It Girl” by Ruth Ware (Scout)
7. “Reckoning” by Catherine Coulter (William Morrow)
8. “Black Dog” by Stuart Woods (G.P. Putnam's Sons)
9. “Sparring Partners” by John Grisham (Doubleday)
10. “Mercury Pictures Presents” by Anthony Marra (Hogarth)
11. “The Many Daughters of Afong Moy” by Jamie Ford (Atria)
12. “Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow” by Gabrielle Zevin (Knopf)
13. “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus (Doubleday)
14. “Dragons of Deceit” by Weis/Hickman (Random House Worlds)
15. “The Last to Vanish” by Megan Miranda (Scribner/Rucci)
HARDCOVER NONFICTION
1. “Unlock Your Potential” by Jeff Lerner (Benbella/Holt)
2. “Not My Frist Rodeo” by Kristi Noem (Twelve)
3. “Atlas of the Heart” by Brene Brown (Random House)
4. “Half Baked Harvest Every Day” by Tieghan Gerard (Clarkson Potter)
5. “Battle for the American Mind” by Pete Hegseth (Broadside)
6. “Lead Like It Matters” by Craig Groeschel (Zondervan)
7. “Chase the Fun” by Annie F. Downs (Revell)
8. “Finding Me” by Viola Davis (HarperOne)
9. “Killing the Killers” by O’Reilly/Dugard (St. Martin’s Press)
10. “There Are Moms Way Worse Than You” by Glenn Boozan (Workman)
11. “The Big Lie” by Jonathan Lemire (Flatiron)
12. “The Power of One More” by Ed Mylett (Wiley)
13. “The Return” by Dick Morris (Humanix)
14. “Jesus Listens” by Sarah Young (Thomas Nelson)
15. "Mordenkainen Presents: Monster of the Multiverse (Wizards of the Coast)
MASS MARKET PAPERBACK
1. “Where the Crawdads Sing” (media tie-in) by Delia Owens (G.P. Putnam’s Sons)
2. “The Butler” by Danielle Steel (Dell)
3. “Abandoned in Death” by J.D. Robb (St. Martin’s Press)
4. “The Measure of a Man” by William W. Johnstone (Pinnacle)
5. “The Third Grave” by Lisa Jackson (Zebra)
6. “Rich Dad Poor Dad” by Robert T. Kiyoski (Plata)
7. “Three Women Disappear” by Patterson/Serafin (Grand Central Publishing)
8. “Aura of Night” by Heather Graham (Mira)
9. “The Summer House” by Patterson/Dubois (Grand Central Publishing)
10. “From Dusk to Dawn” by Nora Roberts (Silhouette)
11. “Go West, Young Man” by Johnstone/Johnstone (Pinnacle)
12. “It’s Better This Way” by Debbie Macomber (Ballantine)
13. “Defending from Danger” by Jodie Bailey (Love Inspired Suspense)
14. “Blue Skies” by Nora Roberts (St. Martin's Press)
15. “Ready for Romance” by Debbie Macomber (Harlequin)
TRADE PAPERBACKS
1. “Verity″ by Colleen Hoover (Grand Central Publishing)
2. “Reminders of Him″ by Colleen Hoover (Montlake)
3. “Every Summer After” by Carley Fortune (Berkley)
4. “Book Lovers” by Emily Henry (Berkley)
5. “Where the Crawdads Sing” (media tie-in) by Delia Owens (G.P. Putnam’s Sons)
6. “One Piece, Vo. 100” by Eiichiro Oda (Viz)
7. “Things We Never Got Over” by Lucy Score (Bloom)
8. “Bleach, Vol. 1” (20th anniverrsary ed.) by Tite Kubo (Viz)
9. “The Love Hypothesis″ by Ali Hazelwood (Berkley)
10. “The Wish” by Nicholas Sparks (Grand Central Publishing)
11. “Malibu Rising” by Taylor Jenkins Reid (Ballantine)
12. “The Complete Cook's Country TV Show Cookbook” (America's Test Kitchen)
13. “Dragon Ball Super, Vol. 16” by Toriyama/Torotarou (Viz)
14. “Apples Never Fall” by Liane Moriarty (Holt)
15. “Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun, Vol. 14” by Aidairo (Yen) | https://www.myjournalcourier.com/entertainment/article/US-Best-Sellers-Books-PW-17367189.php | 2022-08-11T18:16:08Z | https://www.myjournalcourier.com/entertainment/article/US-Best-Sellers-Books-PW-17367189.php | true | 13 |
Corteva Inc. (CTVA) is priced at $60.09 after the most recent trading session. At the very opening of the session, the stock price was $60.71 and reached a high price of $60.945, prior to closing the session it reached the value of $59.72. The stock touched a low price of $59.77.Recently in News on August 4, 2022, Corteva Reports Second Quarter and First Half 2022 Results, Raises Full-Year Net Sales and Earnings Guidance. Increased dividend ~7% on an annualized basis, effective in the third quarter. You can read further details here
Corteva Inc. had a pretty favorable run when it comes to the market performance. The 1-year high price for the company’s stock is recorded $64.03 on 05/26/22, with the lowest value was $43.74 for the same time period, recorded on 01/24/22.
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Corteva Inc. (CTVA) full year performance was 31.69%
Price records that include history of low and high prices in the period of 52 weeks can tell a lot about the stock’s existing status and the future performance. Presently, Corteva Inc. shares are logging -6.15% during the 52-week period from high price, and 47.57% higher than the lowest price point for the same timeframe. The stock’s price range for the 52-week period managed to maintain the performance between $40.72 and $64.03.
The company’s shares, operating in the sector of Basic Materials managed to top a trading volume set approximately around 2603085 for the day, which was evidently lower, when compared to the average daily volumes of the shares.
When it comes to the year-to-date metrics, the Corteva Inc. (CTVA) recorded performance in the market was 27.09%, having the revenues showcasing 13.76% on a quarterly basis in comparison with the same period year before. At the time of this writing, the total market value of the company is set at 41.47B, as it employees total of 21000 workers.
Specialists analysis on Corteva Inc. (CTVA)
During the last month, 16 analysts gave the Corteva Inc. a BUY rating, 1 of the polled analysts branded the stock as an OVERWEIGHT, 7 analysts were recommending to HOLD this stock, 1 of them gave the stock UNDERWEIGHT rating, and 1 of the polled analysts provided SELL rating.
According to the data provided on Barchart.com, the moving average of the company in the 100-day period was set at 57.12, with a change in the price was noted +4.30. In a similar fashion, Corteva Inc. posted a movement of +7.71% for the period of last 100 days, recording 4,181,644 in trading volumes.
Total Debt to Equity Ratio (D/E) can also provide valuable insight into the company’s financial health and market status. The debt to equity ratio can be calculated by dividing the present total liabilities of a company by shareholders’ equity. Debt to Equity thus makes a valuable metrics that describes the debt, company is using in order to support assets, correlating with the value of shareholders’ equity The total Debt to Equity ratio for CTVA is recording 0.08 at the time of this writing. In addition, long term Debt to Equity ratio is set at 0.04.
Trends and Technical analysis: Corteva Inc. (CTVA)
Raw Stochastic average of Corteva Inc. in the period of last 50 days is set at 72.17%. The result represents downgrade in oppose to Raw Stochastic average for the period of the last 20 days, recording 92.17%. In the last 20 days, the company’s Stochastic %K was 89.35% and its Stochastic %D was recorded 86.84%.
Now, considering the stocks previous presentation, multiple moving trends are noted. Year-to-date Price performance of the company’s stock appears to be pessimistic, given the fact the metric is recording 27.09%. Additionally, trading for the stock in the period of the last six months notably improved by 19.30%, alongside a boost of 31.69% for the period of the last 12 months. The shares increased approximately by 7.88% in the 7-day charts and went down by 14.33% in the period of the last 30 days. Common stock shares were driven by 13.76% during last recorded quarter. | https://investchronicle.com/2022/08/11/corteva-inc-ctva-dont-ignore-this-blaring-warning-signal/ | 2022-08-11T18:16:38Z | https://investchronicle.com/2022/08/11/corteva-inc-ctva-dont-ignore-this-blaring-warning-signal/ | true | 19675 |
Wave Life Sciences (WVE) Reports Q2 Loss, Lags Revenue Estimates
Wave Life Sciences (WVE) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.62 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.56. This compares to loss of $0.78 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -10.71%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this biopharmaceutical company would post a loss of $0.56 per share when it actually produced a loss of $0.62, delivering a surprise of -10.71%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates just once.
Wave Life Sciences
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Wave Life Sciences shares have lost about 18.8% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's decline of -11.7%.
What's Next for Wave Life Sciences?
While Wave Life Sciences has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Wave Life Sciences: favorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to outperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is -$0.43 on $5.6 million in revenues for the coming quarter and -$2.01 on $12.06 million in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Medical - Biomedical and Genetics is currently in the top 33% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
BeyondSpring Inc. (BYSI), another stock in the same industry, has yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2022.
This company is expected to post quarterly loss of $0.24 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +51%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
BeyondSpring Inc.'s revenues are expected to be $0.3 million, down 11.8% from the year-ago quarter.
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Sewer emergency declared for area of Provincetown
PROVINCETOWN, MA (WFSB) – Some businesses in Provincetown are closed Thursday after the town declared a sewer emergency.
Town officials said impacted properties are on the vacuum sewer system.
“This includes properties on Commercial Street from Snow Street to Point Street, and properties on the sewer system on Bradford Street between Conwell Street and Prince Street,” the town said.
Officials said that customers who are on the gravity sewer system are not impacted.
Food service and restaurant businesses were asked to stop operations immediately.
“This is necessary to prevent a further public health emergency caused by sewer overflows, and we need to drastically reduce flow to allow the critical repair work in order to get the town back to full capacity,” town officials said.
The town is asking people with residential property to reduce water use.
Officials said the town will need up to 48 hours to make necessary repairs.
“All public restrooms are closed today and tomorrow. We have 18 porta potties arriving in Town at 11:00am and they will be on Ryder Street next to Town Hall,” the town said.
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A New Canadian $1 Coin Will Honour Montreal Jazz Legend Oscar Peterson
The new loonie enters circulation later this month!
The Royal Canadian Mint has unveiled a new $1 coin (loonie) that commemorates Montreal-born jazz legend and eight-time Grammy Award winner Oscar Peterson.
The coin, designed by artist Valentine De Landro, shows Peterson playing the piano with musical notes emerging from his hands and wrapping around the instrument. The notes, according to a press release, are the final bars of Peterson's song, "Hymn to Freedom."
The loonie enters circulation on August 15. There will be three million total. Two million of them will include a background in purple, said to be the musician's favourite colour. The coin is also available online for collectors to purchase.
Mint President and CEO Marie Lemay says Peterson will be the first Canadian musician to be featured on a circulation coin.
"Throughout Oscar's career, he received many awards and honours, each of which meant a great deal to him," Kelly Peterson said in the release.
New Canadian $1 coin commemorating Montreal jazz legend Oscar Peterson.Royal Canadian Mint
"During the nearly fifteen years since his passing, there have been more. All of them humbling. All of them a source of pride. The addition of this commemorative circulation coin bearing his likeness is something neither he nor I could ever have imagined."
"Knowing that Canadians now, and for generations to come, will hold this coin and be reminded of Oscar Peterson or be inspired to learn about him for the first time evokes emotions challenging to describe."
Peterson is honoured locally with a park bearing his name near Georges-Vanier metro station in his home neighbourhood of Little Burgundy.
In 2021, Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante announced that the forthcoming grand public square replacing avenue McGill College downtown will also be called Place Oscar-Peterson.
The announcement followed a failed petition to rename Lionel-Groulx metro station in his honour. | https://www.mtlblog.com/a-new-canadian-1-coin-will-honour-montreal-jazz-legend-oscar-peterson | 2022-08-11T18:19:26Z | https://www.mtlblog.com/a-new-canadian-1-coin-will-honour-montreal-jazz-legend-oscar-peterson | false | 1 |
New Partnership Marks Jackpocket's Biggest Deal in Sports Broadcasting
NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackpocket, the leading third-party app in the U.S. to provide a secure way to order official state lottery tickets, announced today that it is now the exclusive sponsor of the ESPN New York sports app.
"Our new partnership with ESPN New York couldn't come at a better time as the summer sports season heats up," said Jackpocket Founder and CEO Peter Sullivan. "ESPN is an iconic brand, and their popularity in the tri-state area is something local fans always rely on for the best and most thorough coverage of New York's famed sports teams."
ESPN New York is the home for all things New York sports, including play-by-play action for the city's major professional teams. This partnership is Jackpocket's largest sports broadcasting promotion, after announcing previous deals with local NYC teams like the Mets and the Jets.
Through this new partnership, Jackpocket will receive access to special ESPN events and experiences related to the New York sports scene. For instance, Jackpocket will receive eight VIP invites to the Yankees' manager Aaron Boone's cocktail event and "Q & A" at the New York Athletic Club.
In addition to giveaways and VIP experiences, Jackpocket will also be promoted by ESPN New York via live reads by popular on-air personalities like Michael Kay, Rick Dipietro, and Peter Rosenberg. Additionally, Jackpocket will receive a tile on the homepage of the ESPN New York app along with a click-through to download the Jackpocket app.
"We are excited to partner with Jackpocket. Adding the Jackpocket tile to the ESPN New York App creates an intersection of sports and gaming, while providing a unique and convenient way to serve our fans," said Vinny DiMarco, Market Manager, ESPN New York. He continued, "We look forward to the future of the partnership as it continues to evolve with event activation and content integration."
This latest deal adds to Jackpocket's growing roster of relationships with major sports brands like the NFL, NBA, and NHL. Jackpocket skyrocketed to the #1 free app on the App Store during the recent historic Mega Millions drawing and hit one million individual users who have ordered winning tickets on the app to date.
Jackpocket is on a mission to create a more convenient, fun and responsible way to play the lottery. The first licensed third-party lottery app in the United States, Jackpocket provides an easy, secure way to order official state lottery tickets. Jackpocket is currently available in Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, and Washington, D.C. and is expanding to many new markets. Download the app on iOS or Android and follow along on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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The Atlantic's Caitlin Dickerson spent 18 months filing lawsuits for documents to put together the story of the Trump administration's policy of separating migrant families at the border.
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The Atlantic's Caitlin Dickerson spent 18 months filing lawsuits for documents to put together the story of the Trump administration's policy of separating migrant families at the border.
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To the editor:
Thank you to the Gloucester Daily Times for featuring Karen Favazza Spencer’s My View column, “Stop Poisoning Gloucester,” in the Aug. 4, opinion section. Gloucester, all of Cape Ann and beyond, owes a huge debt of thanks to her for so clearly detailing a science-based presentation on the dangers of fluoride in our drinking water. Karen has been a one-woman show fighting to educate us about the alarming harmful effects on both children and adults of fluoride in our drinking water.
In the past, I have personally attended forums and City Council meetings where the opinion of the dental professional was respected as sufficient, while Karen’s fact-based presentation was pretty much dismissed. Read her “Annotated Bibliography of Published Science” (https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#search/seabreezes1?projector=1) , check out her credentials, and open a real, unbiased debate. It is way past time for our mayor and City Council to end the dangerous policy of fluoridating our water.
Even though Karen will be leaving Gloucester; she will keep fighting for the rest of us. Good luck, Karen. Your voice will still be heard.
Suzanne London,
Gloucester | https://www.gloucestertimes.com/letter-thankful-for-fluoride-fighter/article_3a742950-176d-11ed-9eff-27e0ee7200b0.html | 2022-08-11T18:23:47Z | https://www.gloucestertimes.com/letter-thankful-for-fluoride-fighter/article_3a742950-176d-11ed-9eff-27e0ee7200b0.html | false | 1 |
Ask any video game enthusiast to list the best titles from the late 90s and you’re bound to hear GoldenEye 007 ten times out of ten. The James Bond-inspired game defined a whole generation of players and game designers while also showcasing the potential of future releases for the next two decades. This is all documented in GoldenEra, a film that takes an in-depth look at the rise and fall of the innovative team behind the landmark game. Today, Cinedigm revealed exclusively to Collider that it has acquired the title and shared with us when you will be able to watch the documentary: It arrives on Digital and On Demand in just about two weeks, on August 23.
GoldenEye is, of course, based on the James Bond 1995 movie starring Pierce Brosnan, who played the iconic British spy before Daniel Craig took over the role. However, the Nintendo 64 video game became popular even among people who didn’t follow the film series. The title catapulted the popularity of 3D gaming and the first-person shooter style, not to mention its revolutionary graphics (for the time).
GoldenEra brings front and center the people who helped shape and lived through this cultural change in the gaming world. The documentary features interviews with Peer Schneider, Chief Content Officer at IGN, Robert Bowling, FMR Creative Strategist at Infinity Ward and face of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, and Mick Gordon, Music Composer on DOOM Eternal, Wolfenstein, and Prey – all of which are also huge titles in the first-person shooter genre.
In an official statement, Chief Content Officer at Cinedigm Yolanda Macias commented on the video game legacy of GoldenEye and why GoldenEra is such an important title for their catalog:
“Even two decades after its release, 'GoldenEye' still has a massive impact on modern-day gaming. There is so much for fans to love about this documentary. Whether you’re a fan of gaming, CONs, the 90s or James Bond, this film encapsulates that era so precisely and it brings on a nostalgia factor.”
Cinedigm premieres GoldenEra on August 23 on Digital and On Demand.
You can check out the official synopsis here:
'GoldenEra' seeks to celebrate a watershed moment in gaming history. To reconnect players and fans of the original game with a time and place, when gaming was social, communal and awe-inspiring. The documentary also explores the creative process behind the game, the culture in which innovation thrived, and the team from countryside England whose ambition, innovation and ingenuity, resulted in countless hours of joy for players around the world. Told by academics, journalists, celebrities and the game’s designers, 'GoldenEra' reconnects fans with this one-of-a-kind game. | https://collider.com/goldeneye-007-nintendo-64-documentary-goldenera-cinedigm-acquisition/ | 2022-08-11T18:24:19Z | https://collider.com/goldeneye-007-nintendo-64-documentary-goldenera-cinedigm-acquisition/ | true | 1 |
New Colorado Taco Bell Hiring – 10 Questions They Will Ask You
The brand new Taco Bell on Orchard Mesa in Grand Junction, Colorado is nearing completion. The banner out front says they are looking to hire. What interview questions will they ask you?
There are a number of questions they are bound to ask. A "leadership and career" blog has shared that information. It's kind of like cheating on the SAT, but here's a sneak peek at the questions, and the answers guaranteed to land you the job.
New Taco Bell in Grand Junction, Colorado
As of today, August 10, 2022, they've poured the parking lot for the Taco Bell under construction on Highway 50 near 27 Road in Grand Junction. It's only a matter of time before they open.
On the front fence, you'll see a banner fluttering in the breeze. According to the banner, this new location is looking to hire, and you may be the perfect candidate.
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If you're lucky like me, you deal with a variety of anxiety issues. A job interview might as well be a trip to the dentist for five root canals and your wisdom teeth removed. If that's you, having advance knowledge of the interview questions may very well be a lifesaver.
Who Obtained This Top Secret Information?
Many Bothans died to bring us this information. Just kidding. This info comes courtesy of Future of Working - the Leadership and Career Blog. This website offers valuable guidance for those actively pursuing opportunities in the job market. | https://kool1079.com/grand-junction-taco-bell-hiring/ | 2022-08-11T18:24:41Z | https://kool1079.com/grand-junction-taco-bell-hiring/ | true | 1 |
Duane Brown agrees to deal with Jets
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The Jets lost a starting offensive tackle this week and they’ve struck a deal with potential replacement in the starting lineup.
Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that they have agreed to a two-year deal with former Seahawks and Texans left tackle Duane Brown. Brown was a Pro Bowler last season, but did not re-sign with the Seahawks and remained on the market until meeting with the Jets this week.
That visit came before Mekhi Becton suffered an avulsion fracture of his right kneecap this week and that injury likely sped up negotiations with the Jets because Becton is likely to miss the entire season. Becton was slated to play right tackle with George Fant starting on the left side, but Brown’s arrival could lead to a change in plans as Fant has experience playing on the right side.
Brown was arrested in July at Los Angeles International Airport for carrying a concealed weapon. He is subject to discipline by the league under the Personal Conduct Policy, but such a decision may not be made until the case has been resolved.
UPDATE 1:53 p.m. ET: According to multiple reports, the two-year deal is worth $22 million.
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What are the best baseball cleats?
Baseball requires plenty of equipment to play, and while high-quality gear such as bats and gloves is crucial for performing at a high level, don’t underestimate the importance of reliable cleats. Baseball cleats provide players with the traction and protection they need to succeed on the diamond, but there are a few things to consider before buying a new pair.
How do I choose the best baseball cleats?
Size
Your cleats could be made with advanced technology, but they won’t serve you well if you don’t buy the correct size. Wearing shoes that fit too tightly can be uncomfortable at best and, at worst, cause pain, swelling and blisters. Your cleats should have a snug fit, but leaving some room is critical to prevent soreness. However, be cautious and ensure that your shoes aren’t too large, as this can cause tripping and injury.
Types of cleats
There are two types of baseball cleats: molded and metal.
- Molded cleats have rubber studs and are more durable than metal cleats but don’t offer the same level of grip.
- Metal cleats are considered the standard for baseball cleats, especially at the highest levels. They offer excellent traction but are not as durable as molded cleats.
Turf shoes
Turf shoes don’t have studs or spikes like baseball cleats but have a textured rubber pattern. Turf shoes can be worn for training drills but are unsuitable for games since they don’t offer enough traction for high-speed, agile movements on outdoor surfaces.
Ankle length
The ankle length of your baseball cleats should depend on your fielding position, physique and skill. Many taller and stockier infielders prefer high-cut or mid-cut cleats since they provide more stability and ankle support. Speedier outfielders often prefer low-cut shoes since they’re more lightweight and don’t limit mobility as much as high-cut or mid-cut shoes.
Cost and durability
Your baseball cleats should remain usable for two or three seasons, but some players wear out their shoes much faster than others. The most durable baseball shoes cost $60-$150, but if you don’t play often and don’t want to spend too much money on a pair, you can find reliable cleats for $40-$60.
The best baseball cleats
Best cleats under $50
Under Armour Men’s Leadoff Low RM Baseball Cleats
These have a durable synthetic upper with perforations for increased airflow. The toe cap overlay gives players added protection, and the padded collar provides a locked-down fit. The rubber studs are rugged and offer excellent traction.
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New Balance Men’s 3000 V5 Molded Baseball Shoes
With molded rubber studs, these provide excellent durability and traction. The synthetic mesh upper is breathable, and the midsole is packed with Fresh Foam for a comfortable feel and more bounce back on strides.
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Nike Men’s Vapor Ultrafly 4 Keystone RM Baseball Cleats
These have a perforated synthetic upper for maximum breathability and durability. The mesh tongue helps keep feet cool for extended periods, and the soft foam cushioning in the midsole gives speedy players extra flexibility and shock absorption.
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Best cleats for $50-$100
Nike Alpha Huarache Elite 2 Metal Baseball Cleats
These have Zoom Air units in the cushioned midsole for extra comfort and more efficient energy transfer. Each shoe has nine metal studs for enhanced grip, and the dual internal heel cups provide a secure fit.
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Adidas Men’s Icon 7 Dripped Out Cleats
Step onto the diamond with style and confidence with these high-end, paint-dripped cleats. The midsole helps facilitate more bounce back on strides and enhanced shock absorption, and the metal spikes provide excellent traction on grass.
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Nike Men’s Force Trout 7 Pro MCS Baseball Cleats
These have an outsole plate with durable rubber molded studs for grip. The durable synthetic leather provides increased stability, and full-length cushioning makes them comfortable enough to wear for extended periods.
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Best cleats for $100-$150
Adidas Men’s Adizero Afterburner 8 NWV Mid Metal Baseball Cleats
Any baseball player looking for extra stability on the diamond will love these cleats, thanks to their elite performance and stylish design. The Lightstrike midsole enhances mobility, and the Sprintskin upper is durable, lightweight and provides a sock-like fit for increased support.
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Adidas Icon 7 Men’s Baseball Cleats
These are designed for heavy hitters looking to enhance their speed and power. They have a soft textile upper for long-lasting comfort and a Boost midsole with plenty of cushioning for increased responsiveness on strides.
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People.com Entertainment Sports Olympic Gold Medalist Damian Warner Wants to Be 'Open and Honest' About Mental Health "I think it's important to uplift the people around us so we can all have an equal opportunity to chase our dreams and goals and ultimately live a happy and healthy life," says Warner By Natasha Dye Natasha Dye Twitter Natasha Dye is a writer-reporter for PEOPLE Digital covering sports. People Editorial Guidelines Published on August 11, 2022 01:00 PM Share Tweet Pin Email Damian Warner. Photo: Alex Pantling/Getty Olympian Damian Warner says he feels the pressure to be a good role model "all the time" as an athlete, but the three-time world medalist embraces the opportunity. "I understand that the people in my life have sacrificed so much time and energy to allow me to do what I love," Warner, 32, tells PEOPLE. "It's near impossible to pay them all back, so I try to lead by example and pay it forward the best way I can. To be the best role model I can be, to show them their efforts have not gone to waste." The track and field star, who took home the decathlon gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, has partnered with Lululemon in an effort to encourage mental health awareness through sport. Damian Warner. BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Warner explains that he and the brand hope to "use the amazing power of sport to uplift and inspire our communities and to help people realize their full potential." Now, the decathlon star is inspiring a new generation of athletes to pursue their athletic dreams. "It means everything," he says of being an ambassador for the athletics brand. "As I get older, I realize the importance of working with companies I believe in," says Warner. "A company that cares about furthering the possibilities in sport, that stands for equality and inclusion, and a company that effects change around the world and at home in our communities." 'You Have to Share These Things': 15 Times Athletes Opened Up About Mental Health Despite being an athlete who competes solo, Warner says he believes "that nothing great can be achieved alone." Before his gold medal victory in 2020, he became the second Canadian athlete to win a medal in decathlon in 2016, and is a three-time Olympic medalist in his career. RELATED VIDEO: Mikaela Shiffrin Gets Support from Simone Biles as She Gets Candid About Olympic Struggles "Without the community that has been there for me since day one, none of my accomplishments would have been possible," says Warner. "I think it's important to uplift the people around us so we can all have an equal opportunity to chase our dreams and goals and ultimately live a happy and healthy life." Crucial to Warner as an athlete and a role model is maintaining his mental health, by being "open and honest" with the people around him and his sports psychologist. The Olympian says, "The idea of disappointing or letting them down can be burdensome, but being someone people can look up to is important to me." "I think it's imperative that you have people in your life that you can talk to," he adds. Damian Warner. Sam Barnes/Sportsfile via Getty Olympian Karen Chen Says Mental Health Struggles Made Figure Skating 'Hard to Enjoy' Next, Warner will enjoy some time off from competing. "Outside of athletics, I am looking forward to spending time with my family and maybe take the trip to Barbados that we have been talking about for a little while now." Warner joins a number of athletes speaking out about mental health in sports. In a January 2021 interview with TIME, Olympian Chloe Kim detailed her experience returning home and embarking on a media tour after taking the gold medal in the halfpipe at the 2018 Winter Olympics. Kim said she dumped the medal in a trash bin at her parents' house after the Games. "I hated life," she said, explaining that she struggled with her new-found fame. Kim has since found resources to help her work through the challenges of life as an elite athlete, including therapy, and has found it freeing. "Just being able to let those things out that you just tuck in your little secret part of your heart helps a lot … I feel much more at peace now." | https://people.com/sports/olympic-gold-medalist-damian-warner-wants-to-be-open-and-honest-about-mental-health/ | 2022-08-11T18:30:17Z | https://people.com/sports/olympic-gold-medalist-damian-warner-wants-to-be-open-and-honest-about-mental-health/ | true | 1 |
'They have got Kohli, Rahul, Suryakumar... I'm stumped': India great baffled by 'difficult' question ahead of T20 WC
India head coach Rahul Dravid and skipper Rohit Sharma have quite a task at hand. With the World T20 about two months away, the two men need to find the perfect combination and assign roles to players too. The team has tried multiple opening combinations in the lead-up to the competition. The recent Twenty20 assignment in the West Indies saw Suryakumar Yadav opening alongside Rohit – an experiment that proved to be a successful one. But the return of KL Rahul and Virat Kohli adds to the complication of India's opening duo.
Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar was 'stumped' over what India's top-3 should comprise for the T20 showpiece, which commences in October. Manjrekar backed Rahul's return, saying the batter would find it easier to adapt to the team's aggressive approach in the 20-over format.
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"Not answering that. It's a tough one, really tough, because there are some serious contenders there. That's why these matches before the T20 World Cup are so important," said Manjrekar on the Sports 18 show 'Sports Over the Top'.
“KL Rahul has to be part of the T20 team. So has to be Virat Kohli just because of the stage and the pressure that comes in. It's going to be a tough one. We have seen Suryakumar Yadav bat in the top three, we have seen Rishabh Pant bat in the top three. These are all very exciting options, so let's see how it goes,” he elaborated.
Majrekar, the cricketer-turned-commentator, lauded Rishabh Pant's elevation to the top. The left-handed stumper opened with Rohit in England last month but managed just 27 runs in two games.
"I love that idea of Rishabh Pant opening with Rohit Sharma. So that is something I am excited about, the possibility is there. It's such a difficult one. You have got Virat Kohli, you have got KL Rahul, you have got Suryakumar Yadav and I think these are the three serious contenders. I am stumped," Manjrekar added. | https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/india-have-got-kohli-rahul-suryakumar-i-m-stumped-india-great-baffled-by-difficult-question-ahead-of-t20-world-cup-101660215253001-amp.html | 2022-08-11T18:30:19Z | https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/india-have-got-kohli-rahul-suryakumar-i-m-stumped-india-great-baffled-by-difficult-question-ahead-of-t20-world-cup-101660215253001-amp.html | false | 2 |
- SA Rugby president says it's enough with the "grandeur statements" but it's time for a mindset change towards women's sport.
- Springbok Women secured title sponsor FNB on Thursday, two months before their return to the Women's Rugby World Cup.
- The Springbok Women will curtain raise for the Springboks men's team against the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday.
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander called for a mindset change towards women's sport instead of the myriad "grandeur statements" that are all the rage in the country.
Banyana Banyana's victory at the Women's African Cup of Nations could provide a catalyst for speedy transformation of women's sports, with calls growing loud for professionalism and sufficient funding, similar to the men.
The conversation grew legs when Lara van Niekerk, Tatjana Schoenmaker, Kaylene Corbett and the rest of the Team SA swimming team kept women achievers in the national conversation.
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Then, as if sensing the usual grandstanding by politicians and administrators would taper out as always, Ashleigh Buhai made history by winning the Women's Open at Muirfield in Scotland.
It has been one of the most outstanding periods for South African women's sport, topped off by the Springbok Women securing a title sponsor, FNB, days after winning their first Test overseas in beating Japan 20-10 in Kumagaya last Saturday.
However, Alexander was stern that the time for talking was over and that corporates needed to dig into their pockets and sports fans needed to show their active support for women.
"We say women are important, we've said a lot about women's sport … women are the architects of our society but do little about supporting them from a financial point of view and a moral point of view," Alexander said at FNB's reveal.
"People don't really come out and support them in person. All of us need to change our mindset and support the women's game.
"The funding is skewed from corporates. In order for us to have a strong professional league, we need to build a business case and we need funders to put money into the system.
"Instead of making grandeur statements, we'd rather do a proper business plan. The start is the talk about two women's teams in the URC and grow from there.
"We need a strong schools and university system, like the men's rugby, to feed the elite development continuum."
Your squad for the weekend. @FNBSA #TogetherMovingForward pic.twitter.com/DpxOYGe03a
— Springbok Women (@WomenBoks) August 11, 2022
The Springbok Women will curtain raise for the Springboks men's team against the All Blacks (17:05) at Ellis Park when they face Spain (13:00) this Saturday.
It's SA Rugby's way of bringing them to the fore, where the fans are, and out of the "shadows", where they've long been parked.
"We want people to see the women in action and to put them in lights," said Alexander.
"You need big organisations to support women's rugby.
"A lot has been said in the papers about women's sport but when it comes to funding women's sport in the country, there are very few organisations that actually do so.
"This is a start and an exciting start in getting the women's game funded."
FNB's contract with the Springbok Women is a one-year deal, with the option to renew.
South Africa will feature at the Women's World Cup for the first time since 2014, where they performed poorly.
It was partly due to neglect and hoping for miracles on the world stage.
That 2014 humiliation led to SA Rugby suspending international women's rugby for four years while it renewed its systems, bringing more domestic competitions and putting better resources and focus on the women's game.
Alexander said the four-year Test hiatus is bearing fruit and there are plans afoot to include two South African teams in a new women's United Rugby Champions (URC) tournament that's set to be a game-changer.
"When we did it to stabilise certain avenues," he said.
"We were running ahead of the game but certain pillars were not in place. We had to put proper pillars in place to support the game.
"We took the step to not focus on internationals but try to fix what we have here first before participating internationally.
"There's definitely an improvement. You can actually see the quality of rugby the girls are playing.
"I must commend (SA Rugby high-performance manager for women's rugby) Lynn Cantwell, who put the right systems in place when she came. Men have always tried to develop the women's game but it's unique and there are different needs.
"It needed a woman's touch and I think Lynn has done wonders for the women's game." | https://www.news24.com/sport/Rugby/Springboks/sa-rugby-president-calls-for-mindset-change-to-womens-sport-instead-of-grandeur-statements-20220811 | 2022-08-11T18:31:45Z | https://www.news24.com/sport/Rugby/Springboks/sa-rugby-president-calls-for-mindset-change-to-womens-sport-instead-of-grandeur-statements-20220811 | false | 1 |
WESTPORT, Conn., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sterling Investment Partners ("Sterling"), a Westport, Connecticut-based leading middle market private equity firm investing in distribution and business services companies, is pleased to announce that Dan Yu has been promoted to Principal on the investment team.
Dan originally joined Sterling in 2013 as an Associate and returned in 2017 after receiving an M.B.A. from Columbia Business School. He is involved in all aspects of the firm's investment activities, including analyzing and executing transactions and working with management teams to enhance each portfolio company's franchise value. Dan serves on the Board of Directors of AIMS Companies, Belnick, Camp, Kendall, and formerly on the board of All My Sons.
All of the Partners at Sterling are pleased to recognize Dan's accomplishments and contributions to the firm and enthusiastically support Dan's promotion.
Prior to joining Sterling, Dan held positions at Corinthian Capital and the M&A Investment Banking Group at Wells Fargo Securities.
Sterling Investment Partners is a private equity firm that has been investing in and building middle-market companies for over 30 years with a highly-experienced, cohesive team of senior investment professionals. Sterling focuses on value-added distribution and business services, acquiring businesses that the firm believes have strong, sustainable competitive advantages and significant opportunities for value creation. Over its history, Sterling has completed more than 200 transactions, representing approximately $25 billion in aggregate value. www.sterlinglp.com.
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With the 2022 Stanbic IBTC African-China Expo, the bank is set to further strengthen and promote businesses between African countries and China.
In his opening address at the conference, the CEO, Stanbic IBTC Bank, Wole Adeniyi, pointed out that the bank would continue to provide the needed support to promote trade relationships between local businesses in Nigeria and their counterpart in China.
According to Adeniyi, the bank’s Africa-China Trade Support has recorded over 16,000 transactions and successfully completed $2.5 billion deals, adding that the bank offer trust and facilitates matchmaking for business-to-business.
With the theme, ‘Synergy for Growth,’ the African-China Expo seek to close the gap between the country’s trade imbalance by developing capacities of local manufacturing, agricultural products and value addition processes.
Speaking at the African-China Expo, the Chinese Consulate-General Lagos, Mr Guo Pengwen, emphasised the Chinese government’s readiness to work with all the countries to build an open world economy.
According to him, Chinese President, President Xi Jinping, intend to triple African exports to China by 2024 by supporting African trading companies to enter the Chinese market, while noting that China and Nigeria as the important economies in Asia and Africa need to share trade cooperation to benefit the people of the two countries.
While noting that banks and financial institutions play a more important role in promoting international trade, he encouraged the largest commercial bank in Africa, Standard Bank Group, to continue to provide support to Africa-China trade and the China-Nigeria trade by providing solutions and platforms for importers and exporters.
“There is a need to create connections between traders in China and Africa and support Chinese products. The going may be tough when one walks alone, but it gets easier when people walk together; it is expected that Nigeria and Chinese enterprises would make use of the trade platforms provided by Stanbic IBTC and the Standard Bank Group, to find potential, seize opportunities, help each other and jointly trade a better and a solid business environment between China and Nigeria,” he said.
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Raksha Bandhan: Bhai-Bhen ke pyaar ka bandhan!
Raksha Bandhan holds a special place in the hearts of all brothers and sisters celebrating. From reminiscing their favourite childhood memories to sharing what they love about the festival – popular bhai-behan jodis from the world of music pour their hearts out this Raksha Bandhan.
Sonu, Meenal and Teesha Nigam (Singers)
Sonu
Both my sisters are very gifted. Meenal is a self-made woman, who has devoted her life to teaching Nāda yoga and performs at spiritual concerts. Tini is very independent and a wonderful artiste. We are very close to each other and always stand by each other. My connection with them is completely unchanged. We have been enjoying Raksha Bandhan since childhood and I am looking forward to celebrating it with them this year, too.
Meenal
The age difference between Sonu and me is just 11 months. So, we were like friends, playing different games from ghar ghar and ladai ladai to board games and cards. As teenagers, I would seek his advice, as his perspective towards life was more mature. My brother was very supportive right from the beginning. We come from a conservative family background and he always stood up for me and sought permissions from my parents on many occasions. Raksha Bandhan means a bond that nurtures and protects, and I’ve felt that love and protection right from my childhood days, when he would hold me while walking to our school and when he would not eat his food until he was sure that I’ve had my lunch in school. This sense of security has stayed with me.
Teesha
Our bond is an amalgamation of the equations between a father-daughter and best friends. We resonate with each other’s humour like no other. I’ve grown up listening to dada sing and watching him perform. He’s my first inspiration when it comes to music. I have many beautiful memories from my childhood. When I was a kid, whenever he would travel abroad for concerts, he would bring bags full of chocolates and toys for me. He always considered me his first child. I think every day is Raksha Bandhan when you love and cherish your siblings. For me, this day definitely means a lot because of the beautiful rituals of tying the rakhi, doing aarti and praying.
Shaan and Sagarika Mukherjee (Singers)
Shaan
We share a very special connection, an uncanny understanding of each other’s feelings. And though we may be different in many ways, we are much more the same. Our bond has only got stronger over the years. Music is a strong connection between us. We grew up together with the same musical influences and though in our later years developed our own musical preferences, the basic aesthetics are the same. Reminiscing over songs that we heard together or learnt to sing together always bring a smile on my face. We spent a lot of time together and had so many sweet and happy memories growing up. I always knew she was my didi who I knew could save me from any calamity.
Sagarika
The bond we share gives me a lot of strength from time to time. Having lost our mother, knowing that I’ll always have my brother’s love gives me peace and makes me feel secure. We have had similar influences while growing up. Mostly it was our father’s music that filled our subconscious mind. I have so many wonderful memories with my brother. I am very grateful for being blessed with Raja (Shaan’s nickname) as my brother.
Palak Muchhal (singer) and Palash Muchhal (composer)
Palak
Raksha Bandhan has always been one of the most highlighted events in our family. All our cousins send rakhis for Palash and I tie them along with mine. He doesn’t allow me to tie the rakhi until I give a dabba of kaju katli. The beauty of Raksha Bandhan is a reminder of a unique blessing that you have in your life in the form of a brother. A brother-sister relationship is the most beautiful bond. It’s unconditional and unique. My bond with my brother is getting stronger by the day. When we were kids, we used to fight a lot and that’s the case even now. It’s been a constant and I find it beautiful. I am proud of the person he’s grown up to become, personally as well as professionally.
Palash
My sister is one of the greatest blessings in my life. She is my biggest support. She is the one who I play my first scratch to. She inspires me. We can fight over anything, even something as small as a TV remote. But I know that she is always there for me. Raksha Bandhan is my most favourite festival. I like being pampered by my sister. | https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/music/raksha-bandhan-bhai-bhen-ke-pyaar-ka-bandhan-101660133003837.html | 2022-08-11T18:46:10Z | https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/music/raksha-bandhan-bhai-bhen-ke-pyaar-ka-bandhan-101660133003837.html | false | 2 |
Across categories, most of the U.S. Department of Transportation's FY22 RAISE grants accounted for the needs of bicyclists and pedestrians, demonstrating exceptional demand for trail, walking and biking infrastructure that connects people to jobs, schools, shopping and transit
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC), the nation's largest trails and active transportation advocacy organization, is encouraged by the number of FY22 RAISE grants—the competitive, multimodal Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity program administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation—that include bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure.
According to the organization, the volume of awards that account for the needs of bicyclists and pedestrians illustrates incredible demand for connected trails and active transportation infrastructure that make it safe and convenient for people to get to everyday destinations like jobs, schools, shopping and transit.
"The FY22 RAISE grants underscore the urgency that all communities—rural, suburban and urban—are feeling to provide safe and connected active transportation infrastructure that gets people where they need to go whether or not they have a car. Most grants accounted for the needs of bicyclist and pedestrians, which shows how much demand exists for this infrastructure nationwide," said Kevin Mills, RTC's vice president of policy.
Nationwide, RTC's partners have shared over $7 billion in plans for projects that connect trail and active transportation infrastructure. According to RTC, fulfilling these plans would be transformative, with the potential to equitably deliver economic, health, safety, mobility and climate benefits. To realize these benefits, communities need sizeable grants—like those that RAISE can provide—to close gaps between existing sidewalks, bike lanes and multiuse trails to create seamless connections between where they live and the places they go every day.
Trails, and other walking and biking infrastructure, are eligible for funding through many programs under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act—otherwise known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law—and are expected to be eligible for additional funding through the Inflation Reduction Act if it passes the House later this week. While these programs deliver significant investment for trails, walking and biking under certain circumstances, many communities will not take advantage without reliable funding focused on active transportation. The far-reaching demand for trails and other walking and biking infrastructure calls for programs that exclusively fund active transportation to ensure consistent progress in creating safe and convenient routes to daily destinations in communities nationwide.
"With these grants, US DOT has demonstrated its understanding that trails, walking and biking are fundamental to transformative and equitable community design that improves our quality of life. Looking ahead, it's increasingly evident the need for sustained investment in connected active transportation infrastructure as well as the importance of focused programs to fund these projects like we have for air, rail and roads. Greater investment in grants for trails, walking and biking could deliver safe, equitable mobility to more Americans," said Mills.
RTC advocates for transformative policy changes that increase funding for active transportation and create accountability for progress on climate, equity and safety. Learn more about RTC's policy priorities and resources to support communities seeking public funding for active transportation infrastructure at railstotrails.org/trailstransform.
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is the nation's largest trails organization—with a grassroots community more than 1 million strong—dedicated to building a nation connected by trails, reimagining public spaces to create safe ways for everyone to walk, bike and be active outdoors. Connect with RTC at railstotrails.org and @railstotrails on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
CONTACT: Brandi Horton, brandi@railstotrails.org, 202.974.5155
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Missouri man admits to stealing $854K, using funds to remodel backyard
ST. LOUIS — A Missouri man admitted to stealing more than $854,000 from his employer at a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in St. Louis, prosecutors said.
According to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri, Ryan S. Kent, 44, of Festus, used the stolen money to remodel his backyard. He also used the cash to pay personal bills, buy a truck and SUV, and gamble in Las Vegas.
The total amount of the money taken was $854,544, prosecutors said.
Kent pleaded guilty to a felony wire fraud charge, according to the release. He faces up to 20 years in prison and must pay back his employer.
Kent admitted that since 2017, he falsely sought and received reimbursement for phony purchases and travel, KTVI reported.
According to prosecutors, Kent was in charge of repairing the company’s equipment. The company, which has its headquarters in Georgia, had a facility in St. Louis where Kent worked, according to The Kansas City Star.
According to Kent’s plea, between July 2017 to October 2021 he bought supplies and equipment with his personal debit or credit card and then doctored the receipts to inflate the amount of purchase before submitting them to his company.
Prosecutors also said that Kent submitted fake invoices and requested reimbursement. Kent allegedly bought products from a Home Depot store and would seek reimbursement -- but he would then return what he bought without telling his employer, the Star reported.
Kent used the money to remodel his backyard, pay bills, and buy a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado and a 2021 Cadillac Escalade. He also spent some of the money to travel to Las Vegas to gamble, according to Kent’s plea.
Kent will be sentenced on Nov. 9.
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Italian neo-pro Michele Gazzoli banned for one year for 'non-intentional' anti-doping violation
23-year-old has Astana-Qazaqstan contract terminated as a result of sanction
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The Italian neo-pro Michele Gazzoli has received a one year ban from the UCI for a "non-intentional" anti-doping rule violation. The young rider has also had his contract terminated with Astana-Qazaqstan as a result.
Cycling's governing body announced the news on Thursday afternoon. In a statement, they said that Tuaminoheptane, a WADA prohibited substance, was detected in an in-competition test at the Volta ao Algarve em Bicicleta in February.
In their own statement, Astana said that "the above-named substance entered the body unintentionally from the ingestion of a medication named Rhinofluimucil (a nasal spray for the treatment of rhinitis), purchased at a pharmacy independently without any implication of the medical staff of Astana Qazaqstan Team".
As a result of the "non-intentional" anti-doping rule breaking, Gazzoli was not sanctioned beyond just a one-year ban. Astana said this being a mistake "is why the disciplinary penalty was limited to one year of ineligibility and disqualification of the results of one race Volta ao Algarve em Bicicleta only".
However, "adhering to the zero tolerance policy" of Astana, Gazzoli's contract has been terminated. The 23-year-old had raced 44 times for the team this year, his best result being a fourth place at the Volta ao Algarve, which will now be stripped from his record. He had a contract with the team into 2023, but will now be looking for new opportunities.
"Astana Qazaqstan Team categorically emphasizes that the team has nothing to do with this unfortunate violation of anti-doping rule by the rider Michele Gazzoli," the team said.
Last month Miguel Ángel López was suspended by the team last month after being questioned by Spanish police in connection to a controversial doctor currently under investigation. However, after nothing was found, he was allowed to continue riding.
The UCI statement on Gazzoli read: "The matter arises as a result of an Adverse Analytical Finding (AAF) for Tuaminoheptane* in a sample collected in-competition on 17 February 2022 by the International Testing Agency (ITA) on behalf of the UCI.
"In accordance with the World Anti-Doping Code (the Code) and the UCI Anti-Doping Rules (UCI ADR), the period of ineligibility started on 10 August 2022 and is effective until 9 August 2023 (included).
"Michele Gazzoli has also been disqualified from all competitive results obtained at the 2022 Volta ao Algarve em Bicicleta.
"The case has been resolved by way of an acceptance of consequences as provided for by the Code and the UCI ADR."
Astana's statement said: "Astana Qazaqstan Team received an official notification from the UCI regarding a 1-year period of ineligibility imposed on the rider Michele Gazzoli as the consequences of the presence of a Prohibited Substance Tuaminoheptane in the rider’s A Sample collected during an in-competition doping control on February 17th at the Volta ao Algarve em Bicicleta.
"As part of this case, Astana Qazaqstan Team received from Michele Gazzoli a full explanation on how the above-named substance entered his body. These explanations have also been presented and thoroughly reviewed by the UCI.
"The UCI considered the explanations provided by Michele Gazzoli, namely the fact that the above-named substance entered the body unintentionally from the ingestion of a medication named Rhinofluimucil (a nasal spray for the treatment of rhinitis), purchased at a pharmacy independently without any implication of the medical staff of Astana Qazaqstan Team. The UCI decided this case was classified as an unintentional violation of anti-doping rule, which is why the disciplinary penalty was limited to one year of ineligibility and disqualification of the results of one race Volta ao Algarve em Bicicleta only.
"Astana Qazaqstan Team categorically emphasizes that the team has nothing to do with this unfortunate violation of anti-doping rule by the rider Michele Gazzoli.
"Astana Qazaqstan Team, adhering to the zero tolerance policy, decided to immediately terminate the contract with Michele Gazzoli."
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Adam is Cycling Weekly’s senior news and feature writer – his greatest love is road racing but as long as he is cycling on tarmac, he's happy. Before joining Cycling Weekly he spent two years writing for Procycling, where he interviewed riders and wrote about racing, speaking to people as varied as Demi Vollering to Philippe Gilbert. Before cycling took over his professional life, he covered ecclesiastical matters at the world’s largest Anglican newspaper and politics at Business Insider. Don't ask how that is related to cycling.
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PHOENIX, Aug. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today Mutual Insurance Company of Arizona (MICA) announced that Edward G. Marley will be the organization’s new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2022. As MICA’s President and CEO, Mr. Marley will succeed James Carland, MD, who has led MICA as President and CEO since 1997 and as Chairman of the MICA Board of Trustees since 2003. Dr. Carland will continue as Executive Chairman of MICA’s Board of Trustees.
Mr. Marley steps into this role after leading MICA’s financial operations for 11 years as its Chief Financial Officer. Under his leadership, MICA has strengthened its financial position as demonstrated by its rating of A (Excellent) from AM Best Company. MICA’s balance sheet has grown to nearly $1.2 billion and $800 million in statutory surplus during his tenure. Since its inception, MICA has issued $700 million in policyholder dividends.
“During an extensive nationwide search, we sought someone who had the business acumen, industry expertise, and long-term vision to further MICA as an industry leader,” said Dr. Carland. “We are confident that with his leadership, Ed is the right person to continue MICA’s commitment to its member-insureds and its physician focused mission.”
Mr. Marley brings an extensive history of professional liability experience to his new role. Prior to joining MICA, he served as Vice President at The Doctors Company and at SCPIE Holdings Inc. Earlier in his career, he served as the Chief Financial Officer for a professional liability carrier insuring CPAs.
Mr. Marley is active within the Medical Professional Liability Association, having been past Chair and current member of its Technology, Human Resources, and Finance Committee and a member of the Committee on Rating Agency Relations. He earned an MBA from the University of San Francisco and received an undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland, College Park.
“As President and CEO, I plan to continue the strong and enduring mission of MICA,” said Mr. Marley. “MICA is an exemplary advocate for its physicians and advanced health care professionals and a regional industry leader.”
About Mutual Insurance Company of Arizona
Mutual Insurance Company of Arizona (MICA) is a physician-owned and physician-directed mutual insurance company focused on providing medical professional liability insurance. For 46 years, MICA has been recognized for its financial strength, claim management, careful loss reserving, risk management publications and programs, personal attention, and member focus. MICA provides quality medical professional liability coverage with exceptional service to individual physicians, physician groups, advanced healthcare professionals, and medical facilities in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, and Utah. For more information, visit https://www.mica-insurance.com.
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Parent Company, Radio Systems Corporation®, acquires Invisible Fence of Central Florida and Invisible Fence of Volusia and Flagler Counties, all are authorized independent dealerships, in an expansion effort to support more pet owners.
LAKELAND, Fla., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Invisible Fence® Brand, a pioneer in the pet containment industry, announce they are expanding their service area in Florida, effective August 11th, 2022.
Invisible Fence of Central Florida and Invisible Fence of Volusia and Flagler Counties have been authorized, full-service dealerships of genuine Invisible Fence products and services since 1986 with collectively more than 15,000 satisfied human customers, as well as the endorsement of neighborhood veterinarians.
Invisible Fence of Volusia and Flagler Counties will be rolling into Invisible Fence of Central Florida and will continue to serve and be committed to improving the way The Villages, Gainesville, Ocala, Orlando, Lakeland, Clermont, Sebring pet owners live with their four-legged family members.
"Our mission is to keep dogs and cats safe at home, and the Central Florida team is passionate about working hard to ensure pet safety. We're excited to join forces with them and change the way people live with their pets." Said Ed Hoyt, Senior Director of Invisible Fence.
Acquiring Invisible Fence of Central Florida and Invisible Fence of Volusia and Flagler Counties is Radio System Corporation's 28th acquisition in 22 months. The company recently acquired Invisible Fence of Middle Tennessee and Invisible Fence of Maryland now having a footprint that covers over 240 communities across the U.S. and Canada.
"We're eager to expand our direct services in Central Florida. We'll be able to extend our customer service hours and offer new and innovative solutions while providing the same high-level attention to the customers of The Villages, Gainesville, Ocala, Orlando, Lakeland, Clermont, Sebring have come to expect." Said Hoyt.
Invisible Fence offers the premier dog fence on the market including professional installation, Perfect Start™ Plus Training, and exclusive Boundary Plus® Technology. Highly recommended by veterinarians, dog trainers, animal behaviorists, and other pet experts, Invisible Fence offers pet fences that can be customized for clients' unique needs.
Invisible Fence of Central Florida will continue to champion pet welfare in the local community through local animal shelter donations, adoption events, and the Project Breathe™ Program.
For additional information or questions, customers can call 1-800-578-3647 or visit InvisibleFence.com, and follow Invisible Fence of Central Florida on Facebook.
Invisible Fence pioneered the pet containment industry in 1973, making it their mission to provide safe boundaries inside and outside of the home. The Radio Systems Corporation® owned company predominantly sells pet containment, avoidance and access solutions across the U.S. and Canada. In addition to offering award-winning products like Boundary Plus® Technology, Authorized Dealers provide professional installation, Perfect Start™ Plus Training and integrated solutions that have protected more than three million pets to date. Invisible Fence also founded the Project Breathe™ Program in 2006, donating more than 32,000 pet oxygen masks to fire departments and first responders. For more information on Invisible Fence or to find a local dealer, visit InvisibleFence.com or follow the company on Facebook.
Contact: Rana Heidari
Email: rheidari@invisiblefence.net
Phone: (615) 339-8455
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Investment management firm Blackrock is launching a private trust that gives U.S.-based institutional clients based exposure to spot Bitcoin (BTC).
Despite a subdued cryptocurrency market, there is substantial interest from institutional clients in accessing digital currencies efficiently and cost-effectively, the firm claims.
“Bitcoin is the oldest, largest, and most liquid crypto asset, and is currently the primary subject of interest from our clients within the crypto asset space," BlackRock stated. "Excluding stablecoins, bitcoin maintains close to 50 percent of the industry’s market capitalization.”
BlackRock, which manages $9 trillion of customer funds, is also encouraged by initiatives from the likes of RMI and Energy Web to increase transparency in the use of sustainable energy for BTC mining.
The news comes on the heels of a partnership with crypto exchange Coinbase.
“Leveraging Coinbase’s comprehensive trading, custody, prime brokerage, and reporting capabilities, common clients will be able to manage their bitcoin exposures alongside their public and private investments,” according to Blackrock.
The recent news marks a turning point for BlackRock. Just last year, CEO Larry Fink said there was very little demand for digital assets and that those interested in crypto or other volatile assets like meme stocks were not BlackRock's clientele.
Fink had said that most of the clients who work with BlackRock are thinking on a longer time horizon, and crypto has yet to fit into that thinking.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2022 combined ratio for the property/casualty insurance industry is forecast to be 100.7, a worsening of 1.2 points relative to 2021, driven by significant deterioration in the personal auto line.
Loss pressures and a hard P&C market are expected to continue due to inflation, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical risk, according to the latest underwriting projections by actuaries at the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) and Milliman.
The quarterly report, Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) /Milliman Insurance Economics and Underwriting Projections: A Forward View, was presented on Aug. 11 at an exclusive members only webinar.
Michel Léonard, PhD, CBE, Chief Economist and Data Scientist at Triple-I, discussed key macroeconomic trends impacting the property/casualty industry results including underlying growth and replacement costs.
Léonard noted insurance growth continues to be constrained by economic fundamentals, with replacement cost increases at multiples of pre-COVID levels and subpar underlying growth.
"P&C underlying growth of 0.35%, while more resilient than the economy's -0.93%, are both down year-over-year and year to date," Léonard said, noting that it is too early to determine whether improvements in used auto and construction materials prices are sustainable. "We would like to see at least another quarter of improvements before fully factoring their impact into homeowners, commercial property, and auto insurance replacement costs."
Dale Porfilio, FCAS, MAAA, Chief Insurance Officer at Triple-I, discussed the overall P&C industry underwriting projections.
"We forecast 2022 premium growth of 8.5%, lower than the 9.2% growth in 2021, but still strong due to the economic recovery and a hard market," Porfilio said. He added that while 2022 catastrophe losses were lower in the first half than in 2020-2021, they were higher than 2018-2019.
On personal auto, Porfilio said that the 2022 net combined ratio is forecast to be 105.2, 3.8 points higher than 2021, driven primarily by significant deterioration in auto physical damage coverages.
"For personal auto in total, quarterly direct loss ratios deteriorated rapidly from the pandemic low of 47.5% for Q2 2020 to an average of 72.8% for the most recent three quarters of Q3 2021 to Q1 2022. Recent deterioration has been driven by physical damage coverages, with an average direct loss ratio of 78.6% in the most recent three quarters being the worst in two decades," he said.
Jason B. Kurtz, FCAS, MAAA, a principal and consulting actuary at Milliman – a premier global consulting and actuarial firm – said that another year of underwriting losses are likely for the commercial multi-peril line.
"Underwriting losses are expected to continue as more rate increases are needed to offset economic and social inflation loss pressures," Kurtz said. For the commercial property line, he noted that the industry is seeing strong premium growth and rate increases should help to alleviate some of the pressure from catastrophe losses.
Looking at the workers' compensation line, Kurtz noted that the line's multi-year run of underwriting profits is expected to continue, although margins are expected to shrink further through 2024.
"The U.S. economy has now recouped all private sector jobs lost as a result of the pandemic. While good news for the economy, this fact combined with the low level of unemployment, will likely constrain workers' comp premium growth going forward," Kurtz said.
Dave Moore, FCAS, MAAA, President of Moore Actuarial Consulting, said the 2022 combined ratio for commercial auto is forecast to be 101.4.
"We are forecasting underwriting losses for 2022 through 2024 due to prior year development and the impact of inflation, both social inflation and economic inflation," Moore said.
About Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I)
Founded in 1960, the Triple-I provides objective, fact-based information about insurance while also being a trusted source of unique, data-driven insights which inform and empower consumers. We want people to have the information they need to make educated decisions, manage risk, and appreciate the essential value of insurance. We have more than 60 insurance company members, including nine of the 10 largest writers of property/casualty insurance in the United States. Our focus is to create and to disseminate information; we neither lobby on behalf of the insurance industry nor do we sell insurance.
About Milliman
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Bobby Kataria, in news for smoking on flight, says he's flying to Dubai for I-day
- Bobby Kataria, in the latest video shared on Instagram said he will now celebrate Independence Day in Dubai.
Bobby Kataria, a ‘social media influencer’ and bodybuilder, in news over a viral video of him smoking on a flight, has now shared another update on photo-sharing app Instagram stating his next destination as Dubai.
In the latest video, Kataria said he will now celebrate Independence Day in Dubai. The clip was shared around three hours ago as the controversy over his smoking in a SpiceJet flight triggered a number of statements from the authorities, including an investigation order from aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia.
The viral video shows Kataria, who has 6.3 lakh followers on Instagram, lighting a cigarette on one of the back rows of a SpiceJet plane.
SpiceJet has said the smoking incident took place in its Dubai-Delhi flight on January 20 when passengers were boarding the plane and cabin crew members were busy with completing the on-boarding procedure. It added the passenger was put on a "no flying list" for 15 days in February after investigation.
The smoking incident had reportedly taken place on a SpiceJet's SG706 flight that was coming from Dubai to Delhi.
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Among the topics discussed by Elon Musk on the Full Send Podcast was the meaning of life and if the Tesla Inc TSLA CEO believes in God. Here's what Musk had to say about religion and philosophy.
Musk on Religion: Musk said he was sent to a Hebrew preschool despite not being Jewish and also spent time in Anglican Sunday School as a kid.
“I would say I generally agree with the teaching of Christianity but I’m not religious,” Musk said on the podcast. “I’ve never been particularly religious.”
Musk said principles like turning the other cheek and loving thy neighbor as thyself are “good principles.”
When asked if he believed in God, Musk answered with the following: “Something created the universe, or the universe is here.”
Musk also asked how did the universe come to be: “You could say whatever caused the universe to be is God, depending on your view.”
In May, Musk tweeted that he might die under mysterious circumstances. In a response to if he had found if there was a creator, Musk shared that he's ok with going to Hell.
Thank you for the blessing, but I'm ok with going to hell, if that is indeed my destination, since the vast majority of all humans ever born will be there.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 9, 2022
Related Link: Is Elon Musk Into Psychedelics? Here's What The Tesla CEO Had To Say
Musk on Philosophy: Musk also discussed philosophy on the podcast and a topic he likes to discuss, looking deeper at the meaning of life.
Musk said we should expand consciousness and look at the right questions to ask. This could make the “opportunity to understand the meaning of life that much greater.”
The Tesla CEO previously shared thoughts on philosophy in June using “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,” one of his favorite books, to illustrate his point.
According to Musk, the book highlighted that we don’t know the right questions to ask. In the book, the answer 42 comes up as a result for the meanings of life.
Musk said we shouldn’t ask what’s the meaning of life, the universe is the answer, but what is in fact the question.
“The real problem is trying to formulate the question,” Musk said. “To understand [the meaning of life], we should expand consciousness and ask better questions.”
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Missouri man admits to stealing $854K, using funds to remodel backyard
ST. LOUIS — A Missouri man admitted to stealing more than $854,000 from his employer at a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in St. Louis, prosecutors said.
According to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri, Ryan S. Kent, 44, of Festus, used the stolen money to remodel his backyard. He also used the cash to pay personal bills, buy a truck and SUV, and gamble in Las Vegas.
The total amount of the money taken was $854,544, prosecutors said.
Kent pleaded guilty to a felony wire fraud charge, according to the release. He faces up to 20 years in prison and must pay back his employer.
Kent admitted that since 2017, he falsely sought and received reimbursement for phony purchases and travel, KTVI reported.
According to prosecutors, Kent was in charge of repairing the company’s equipment. The company, which has its headquarters in Georgia, had a facility in St. Louis where Kent worked, according to The Kansas City Star.
According to Kent’s plea, between July 2017 to October 2021 he bought supplies and equipment with his personal debit or credit card and then doctored the receipts to inflate the amount of purchase before submitting them to his company.
Prosecutors also said that Kent submitted fake invoices and requested reimbursement. Kent allegedly bought products from a Home Depot store and would seek reimbursement -- but he would then return what he bought without telling his employer, the Star reported.
Kent used the money to remodel his backyard, pay bills, and buy a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado and a 2021 Cadillac Escalade. He also spent some of the money to travel to Las Vegas to gamble, according to Kent’s plea.
Kent will be sentenced on Nov. 9.
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SALISBURY — For more than a decade, every student entering Kathy's Tumbleweed dance studio on Elm Street would be greeted by Sparkles, a tutu- and dance shoes-wearing cockapoo owned by Kathy Manson Colom.
Sadly, Sparkles passed away on Tuesday after a six-month battle with cancer.
"She was just the best dog in the world," Colom said.
Colom said Sparkles' personality made her an instant classic with everyone she met, kids and grown-ups.
"She was a very loving dog that made everyone feel good," Colom said.
Sparkles, according to Colom's sister, Linda Brown, was not only the unofficial mascot of Colom's former studio but a local celebrity who made frequent trips to Salisbury Town Hall and participated in local dog shows during the years. She first came to Salisbury in 2007 after arriving from New York.
"She has been part of Salisbury since she arrived here. She's like a Salisbury celebrity," Brown said. "She loved the children, and the children loved her. Sparkles was so well loved and cute, good-natured, loved everyone," Brown said.
Sparkles always enjoyed having her picture taken, and was comfortable riding in motorcycles. In addition to attending motorcycle events in New Hampshire, she traveled everywhere with Colom even to a Florida island where she swam with pigs, she said.
Colom said Sparkles would often go to the gym with her too. But when Sparkles was sometimes left at home, people would ask where she was.
"They remembered Sparkles more than they remembered me," Colom said.
Monday would have marked the 15th anniversary of Colom owning Sparkles, she added, saying she is debating whether to hold a ceremony for her furry companion.
"I just don't know," Colom said.
For those interested in sharing thoughts and prayers with Sparkles' family, cards can be sent to: Kathy Colom, at 133 Elm Street Salisbury, MA. 01952.
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Shadnagar ACP participates in Freedom Run
Shadnagar Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Kushalkar on Thursday called for the emergence of peace and harmony among the people without caste and religion differences in the society.
Shadnagar: Shadnagar Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Kushalkar on Thursday called for the emergence of peace and harmony among the people without caste and religion differences in the society.
On the occasion, ACP Kushalkar asked everyone to come forward with responsibility and patriotism. He said that independence was achieved with the sacrifices of many freedom fighters.
ACP Kushalkar suggested that youth should play a vital role in developing patriotism. He asked the youth to move forward as prescribed by the constitution without discrimination between rich and poor. The ACP also explained that the police department is constantly working for the protection of lives. CI Naveen Kumar, SI Venkateshwarlu and others were also present. | https://www.thehansindia.com/news/cities/hyderabad/shadnagar-acp-participates-in-freedom-run-757338 | 2022-08-11T19:00:33Z | https://www.thehansindia.com/news/cities/hyderabad/shadnagar-acp-participates-in-freedom-run-757338 | true | null |
Trio Apprehended After Larceny At North Stonington Hotel, Police Pursuit, Authorities Say
Three men were apprehended following a police pursuit after troopers received a report of a larceny at a Connecticut hotel.
Troopers in New London County responded to a report of a disturbance involving a firearm at the Bellissimo Grande Hotel, located at 411 Norwich-Westerly Road in North Stonington, at about 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 6, according to Connecticut State Police.
The complainant said three men took items from one or more vehicles on the property, and one of the men displayed a firearm in a threatening manner when the complainant approached him, police said.
Authorities said the men left the area in a Jeep Wrangler.
A trooper saw the Jeep traveling on Norwich-Westerly Road and tried to pull the vehicle over, according to the report.
The driver engaged troopers in a pursuit, and Montville and Ledyard Police departments provided assistance, police said.
State Police said a Montville officer deployed Stop Sticks near Route 2A and Route 12 in Preston, and the Jeep came to a stop in the area of Norwich State Hospital property.
Two of the three occupants of the Jeep ran away, and they were quickly apprehended, police said.
Authorities said a firearm with an obliterated serial number was recovered by police.
State Police said Noel Dejesus, age 22, of Manchester, was charged with:
- First-degree robbery
- First-degree threatening
- Interfering with an officer
- Second-degree breach of peace
- Sixth-degree larceny
- Alteration of a firearm identification
- Carrying pistol without permit
- Third-degree criminal trespass
Police said Dionte Barker, age 19, of Norwich, was charged with:
- Interfering with an officer
- Sixth-degree larceny
- Third-degree criminal trespass
- Engaging police in pursuit
- Evading responsibility
- Reckless driving
- Penalty for illegal possession
Police reported that 22-year-old, Ishmael Fussell, of Norwich, was charged with sixth-degree larceny and third-degree criminal trespass.
All three men are set to appear in court on Aug. 8, authorities said.
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Veteran running back James White has announced his retirement from the NFL.
In a statement released on social media, White stated that it has been a “honor” representing his family, teammates and the people of New England as a Patriots. He also thanked his wife and children for the sacrifices they made that enabled him to play professional football:
My wife, Diana, especially. People do not fully appreciate the sacrifices that our significant others and families have to make to allow us to do everything to perform at such a high level, and Diana was there every step of the way.
White also called it a “tremendous blessing and honor” to play his entire career for one team:
New England will be in my heart forever. Thank you for unwavering support over the years. I am forever grateful.
This chapter has been one that I will cherish. I look forward to what is next. pic.twitter.com/8qd0FbA0tW
— James White (@SweetFeet_White) August 11, 2022
After a four-year career at Wisconsin, where he left campus having rushed for over 4,000 yards and 45 touchdowns, White was drafted in the fourth round of the 2014 NFL draft. Over his nine-year career in New England, he carved out a role as a dangerous weapon out of the backfield. He ran for 1,278 yards and 11 touchdowns, including a career-best five touchdowns in 2018, but his most dangerous role was as a receiver. White caught 381 passes for 3,278 yards and 25 touchdowns over his nine-year career.
However, he might best be known for one of those touchdown runs in the post-season, as it was his plunge into the end zone that capped off New England’s comeback in Super Bowl LI:
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Sutton will face up to at least six months without Ben Goodliffe when hosting Barrow in League Two.
Influential defender Goodliffe has suffered torn knee ligaments and faces an extended spell on the sidelines.
Coby Rowe is likely to continue to partner Louis John in central defence.
Harry Beautyman will be pushing for a start for Sutton after two appearances off the bench.
New signing David Moyo could feature for the first time for Barrow.
The Zimbabwe striker has signed a one-year deal after impressing on a two-week trial.
George Ray could slot back into the centre of defence after missing the midweek Carabao Cup penalty shoot-out win at Blackpool.
Billy Waters could also return to the starting line-up, having been on the bench in the cup win.
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GPARENCY plans new growth from 70 employees to over 100; Industry veteran will manage company finances as the Chief Financial Officer
HOWELL, N.J. , Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GPARENCY, one of the nation's premier commercial mortgage brokerages, has been experiencing exceptional growth. They have seen a positive shift towards larger funding requests, recently closing hundreds of millions of dollars in deals – including a $39M deal. GPARENCY had their third best month for contracts signed in July and are preparing to launch new proprietary technology. In addition, they are adding to their team of 70+ employees and are about to launch a training and recruiting program.
GPARENCY's recent surge in revenue and new initiatives prompted the company to begin expanding its staff, with the goal to reach over 100 people, and to hire their first Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Avi Beneson. Avi has over 15 years of Finance and Accounting experience working in and managing operational accounting across the banking industry, with his most recent employer being BHI (Bank Hapoalim International). His vast skill set includes experience in budgeting and forecasting, management reporting, external audits, tax prep, expense management, SOX 404, and project management.
"We are confident that with Avi's previous financial and banking experience, he will be able to drive even more value to our team, and ultimately to borrowers," Ira Zlotowitz, the founder and CEO of GPARENCY, said.
"I am thrilled to be joining an amazing team led by Ira Zlotowitz as we push the commercial mortgage brokerage business into the future," Avi Beneson said.
GPARENCY is one of America's premier commercial mortgage brokerages. Based in Zoom, USA, the company operates under an innovative pricing model that enables borrowers to secure funding using a customizable fixed-fee membership model. Founded in November, 2021, the company has attracted national attention for its disruptive pricing structure and reputation for closing complex deals.
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Watchdog urges Pakistan to free editor, restore TV on air
An international media watchdog on Thursday urged Pakistan to free a TV news director arrested the previous day over an anti-army broadcast and return the station on air.
The appeal by Paris-based Reporters Without Borders came a day after Pakistani police arrested Ammad Yousaf, a senior executive at the private ARY Television in the southern port city of Karachi. Pakistan’s media regulatory body also shuttered the station.
The arrest followed a Monday interview with Shahbaz Gill, of staff at Tehreek-e-Insaf opposition party of former prime minister Imran Khan. Khan, a famous cricket player turned Islamist politician, was ousted in a no-confidence vote in parliament in April.
In the broadcast, Gill urged Pakistani troops and officers, all the way up to brigadier generals, to refuse to obey “illegal orders” from the military — remarks that were seen by authorities as incitement to mutiny.
Police have also arrested Gill on treason charges for which he could face a death penalty.
Reporters Without Border condemned Yousaf’s arrest and the TV’s suspension, and accused the military of orchestrating them.
“The same crude censorship and harassment of journalists critical of the government keeps on recurring,” said Daniel Bastard, the head of the group’s Asia-Pacific desk,
ARY has distanced itself from Gill’s remarks, stressing that it is not part of any campaign against the army. Khan came to power in 2018, promising to break the pattern of family rule in Pakistan, but his opponents said he was elected with help from the powerful military, which has ruled the country for half of its 75-year history.
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An armed man was holding hostages inside a bank in Beirut on Thursday, demanding access to his frozen assests, security officials and witnesses said, as Lebanon is roiled by economic woes.
The man initially entered the Federal Bank of Lebanon in Beirut's business district of Hamra and demanded to withdraw some $200,000 from his bank account allegedly to pay for his father's hospital treatment, they added.
Banks in Lebanon have been applying strict withdrawal limits on foreign currency assets since 2019.
The curbs have resulted in the freezing of many depositors' savings, leaving most Lebanese struggling to make both ends meet.
A security source at the scene told dpa that the man, believed to be in his 40s, was holding around seven people hostage inside the bank.
The Lebanese army and security police have cordonned off the area, but the gunman could be seen walking angrily with a machine gun in the bank and smoking a cigarette.
According to Lebanon's state news agency NNA, the man threatened to set himself on fire with petrol if the money was not paid to him.
Security sources said the bank had offered him $10,000, but he refused.
Head of the Lebanese Depositors Association, Hassan Mughniyeh, who arrived to negotiate with the gunman, called on him not to harm anyone.
"If the depositors' issue is not solved and matters are not handled quickly, the situation will worsen further and we will witness many cases of this kind," Mughniyeh said, referring to the curbs on cash withdrawals.
Some depositors at the scene expressed sympathy with the gunman and chanted: "This man has the right to do this."
The World Bank has described the crisis in Lebanon as among the world's most severe since the mid-1800s.
Poverty in Lebanon has drastically increased during the past year and now affects about 74% of the population, according to a UN report.
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“The moment of truth
is here for everyone. …
We need to change fundamentally how we manage and use water.”
Christopher Kuzdas, Environmental Defense Fund
A formerly sunken boat rests on a now-dry section of lakebed at drought-stricken Lake Mead on May 10. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
The American West is experiencing its driest period in human history, a megadrought that threatens health, agriculture and entire ways of life. DRIED UP is a series of stories examining the dire effects of the drought on the states most affected — as well as the solutions Americans are embracing.
Nowhere is the Southwest’s worst drought since the year 800 more evident than Lake Powell and Lake Mead, the pair of artificial Colorado River reservoirs whose plunging levels threaten major water and power sources for tens of millions of people.
Already, the region is being forced to adapt to the sweeping effects of climate change, and the lakes and their surrounding area are nearing an environmental point of no return.
The retreating waters have revealed everything from World War II-era boats to multiple sets of human remains, including one in a barrel, a morbid reminder of Las Vegas’s history of organized crime.
Lake Mead is projected to get down to 22 percent of its full capacity by year’s end, while Lake Powell is expected to drop to 27 percent, according to estimations from the federal Bureau of Reclamation. Both now sit at record lows.
In Lake Mead alone, the net water loss has worked out to more than 6 trillion gallons, according to data from the National Park Service.
Hoover Dam is already seeing reduced electricity production from Lake Mead’s shrinking size, and the reservoir is projected to fall to approximately 150 feet above “dead pool” status, or the point at which the levels are too low to flow downstream, endangering both power and drinking water.
“The moment of truth is here for everyone,” said Christopher Kuzdas, a senior water program manager with the Environmental Defense Fund. The issues, he added, are an “unmistakable signal that people — we need to change fundamentally how we manage and use water.”
The Colorado River’s vital importance to the West
The Colorado River Basin is in a unique position when it comes to drought: The river’s waters are governed by a century-old agreement among seven states, which allocates more water than actually exists in the river because it was based on data from one of the wettest decades in U.S. history.
The river, America’s sixth-longest, winds through Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming, and its basin covers about 8 percent of the continental U.S. Approximately 80 percent of its waters eventually go to agriculture, but it also provides drinking water for 25 million people, and its hydroelectric dams produce an average of 8,478 gigawatt hours a year in power-generating capacity.
“Failure isn’t an option, because there is so much at stake here.”
— Christopher Kuzdas, Environmental Defense Fund
Under the interstate usage compact, a new round of water cuts will kick in automatically on Jan. 1 for Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico and possibly California if water levels have not increased by year’s end.
For Lake Powell, specifically, the seven states reached an agreement in April to forfeit their water from the reservoir so that it can keep producing power. The federal government, meanwhile, plans to move about 162 billion gallons from the Flaming Gorge Reservoir into Lake Powell.
And if the states involved in the Colorado River compact can’t agree on a plan to reduce water use by 2 million to 4 million acre-feet by Monday, the federal government will step in to determine the cuts.
“Failure isn’t an option, because there is so much at stake here,” Kuzdas said.
Much of the water policy in the U.S., particularly in the West, was developed so long ago that the era’s different values and priorities made an eventual reckoning inevitable, Kuzdas said.
“We were already trending on this trajectory, but climate change is happening maybe 20 or 30 years sooner than it otherwise would have,” he said.
For residents, difficult choices may lie ahead
The western U.S. in general has already had to make numerous overhauls to how it manages water over the centuries and decades, said Jay Lund, a professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of California at Davis.
“We’re going to have to continue to make those changes for these macroeconomic reasons. But we’re also going to have to make these changes because of this sort of macro climatic change that we’re seeing with the climate warming,” Lund said. That’s going to mean less water, but it’s also going to mean changes in local ecosystems as hotter temperatures become a new normal, he added.
“We’re going to have some very difficult philosophical, political, practical, economic decisions on how we want to manage these changing conditions,” he said.
Meanwhile, the West, like much of the U.S., is baking under more and more record-shattering, climate change-fueled heat waves. Between 2000 and 2021, the West saw average temperatures about 1.64 degrees Fahrenheit above the average through the second half of the 20th century.
A study published in the journal Nature Climate Change indicates the drought, which could persist until 2030, has been made approximately 40 percent worse by the effects of the warming planet.
Robert Glennon, a law and public policy professor at the University of Arizona, emphasized the importance of local solutions.
“We have tools in our toolkit capable of changing the direction that we’ve been moving,” Glennon said.
Active conservation measures, he told The Hill, “remain the fruit that’s easiest to pick.” He pointed to water conservation steps already taken by major western and southwestern cities including Phoenix, San Diego and Los Angeles. Those cities, he said, have managed to get their water use below that of the 1980s despite major population growth.
To some extent, however, Glennon said, meaningful conservation will also require a “cultural shift” around how Americans, those in the West particularly, think about water needs.
“I think we can back up and ask ourselves … why on Earth are we watering our lawns in the desert?” he said.
“I often get the question, ‘Can we fix it?’ … and the answer is, absolutely yes,” said Jonathan Deason, director of the Environmental and Energy Management Program at George Washington University’s School of Engineering and Applied Science. “We caused it and so humans can fix it. We will fix it. But how much pain will we go through before we do?”
State and local policymakers have pressed for active changes to address the drought as well. In a June hearing of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, John J. Entsminger, general manager of the Southern Nevada Water Authority, called on Congress to make “massive investments in agricultural efficiencies.” And Maurice Hall, vice president of climate resilient water systems for the Environmental Defense Fund, said the Bureau of Reclamation should have wide latitude to develop groundwater policies with states.
Beyond the Colorado River: Water crises lurk beneath the surface
Some of the challenges facing Lakes Mead and Powell are specific to the Colorado River basin due to the interstate agreement. But as unprecedented heat slams broad swathes of the country, the basin may be a preview of what it looks like for America to pivot to an adaptational approach to heat and drought.
“The Colorado River is getting the most attention recently, but the Central Valley in California has hideously overpumped its groundwater,” Glennon said. “The ground levels there have dropped by 30 to 40 feet — the whole surface of the Earth has dropped in response to excessive groundwater [depletion].”
Separately, he noted, the Ogallala Aquifer, which underlies much of the Great Plains states and parts of Texas, is projected to be 70 percent depleted over the next few decades, and the Supreme Court last year had to intervene in a water dispute between the states of Florida and Georgia, ruling against the Sunshine State’s claim that water overconsumption by Georgia is depleting Florida’s oyster fisheries.
The Lake Mead and Lake Powell crises are also coming at a major moment for federal climate policy — the White House, after nearly two years, appears poised to secure major climate legislation, which has cleared the Senate and is set for a vote in the Democratic-controlled House on Friday.
But if, as expected, Democrats lose their majority in one or both chambers in November’s midterm elections, much of the further work on climate reform will likely be limited to the state level.
But Glennon says in many ways, that’s already the case.
“Even if you had a vast, grand [climate change] mitigation policy at the federal level, you would still have to have tremendous amounts of state and federal activities in terms of climate change adaptation, because there’s just very little likelihood that mitigation alone get rid of the need for local adaptation,” he said. | https://www.wboy.com/news/national/dried-up-lakes-mead-and-powell-at-epicenter-of-biggest-western-drought-in-history/ | 2022-08-11T19:06:31Z | https://www.wboy.com/news/national/dried-up-lakes-mead-and-powell-at-epicenter-of-biggest-western-drought-in-history/ | false | 20 |
Airtel on Thursday launched Wynk Studio, a music distribution ecosystem for independent artistes, as part of its music and podcast streaming app Wynk. The studio enables artistes to launch and partner in monetising their music on a host of platforms.
With the creator economy for music at a nascent stage but poised to grow significantly, Adarsh Nair, CEO, Airtel Digital, stressed on how Wynk Studio is built as a distribution platform for premium music creators to pursue their passion and earn an income at the same time. “It is a platform of discovery for premium music,” Nair told FE.
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He is optimistic of attracting talent from across the world and scale the platform to 5,000 artistes by next year. Wynk has earmarked Rs 100 crore to promote the platform.
“Airtel’s experience in music streaming, ability to achieve scale, and longstanding relationship with over 350 million customers will ensure that all stakeholders in the industry have an equal and rewarding journey,” he said.
Analysing the online music scenario, the brand last year selected a limited number of artistes to promote their music on Wynk Studio. It has introduced 130 artistes on its platform from India, Singapore and the US in the past one year.
The Indian music industry is at an inflection point, with Indians on average spending about 21 hours per week listening to music as against a global average of 18 hours, Nair said. “Almost 30% of the top performing songs across any music platform in India today are from independent artistes, and these artistes are all set to drive growth of the industry,” he said.
The next phase for Wynk Studio is to announce competitions among artistes and groom the next set of content creators. “The biggest challenge the pandemic created was loss of jobs, so most artistes had to connect digitally with fans. We had in the past launched and hosted over 30 digital concerts, and plan to continue this,” he added.
Introduction of 5G and Web 3 will ensure better sound quality for streaming and creating music from any location with improved bandwidth and introducing more streams of monetisation for artistes. “This could be the next phase, but first we plan to create an artistes’ economy,” said Nair. | https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/airtel-launches-distribution-platform-for-independent-artistes/2626429/ | 2022-08-11T19:12:00Z | https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/airtel-launches-distribution-platform-for-independent-artistes/2626429/ | false | 1 |
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilians poured into the University of Sao Paulo's law school to hear a manifesto denouncing the brutal military dictatorship and calling for a prompt return of the rule of law.
That was 1977. Almost 45 years later to the day, thousands rallied at that same site Thursday for readings of two documents inspired by the original “Letter to the Brazilians.” Both new manifestos defend the nation's democratic institutions and electronic voting system, which far-right President Jair Bolsonaro has repeatedly attacked ahead of his reelection bid.
While the incumbent isn’t named in either document, analysts say it is abundantly clear to whom they are directed.
They underscore widely held concern Bolsonaro may follow U.S. President Donald Trump's lead in rejecting election results and attempting to cling to power. In a country whose democracy is mere decades old, that specter has encouraged hundreds of thousands of people — even those who previously refrained from sticking their necks out — to sign the letters. The president has not only refused to sign on, but also belittled the initiatives.
“We are at risk of a coup, so civil society must stand up and fight against that to guarantee democracy," José Carlos Dias, a former justice minister who helped write the 1977 letter and the two that will be read Thursday, told The Associated Press.
In Sao Paulo, drivers stuck in traffic on one of the main roads to the law school applauded and honked as marching students chanted pro-democracy slogans. A huge inflatable electronic voting machine by the building’s main entrance said “RESPECT THE VOTE”.
Inside, hundreds of guests gathered in the university’s Great Hall to hear speeches, while others stood outside watching on big flat screens.
The first of the new letters, composed by the law school's alumni, has received over 880,000 signatures since its online launch July 26. Among them are musicians including Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil, and high-profile bankers, executives and presidential candidates. Former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who leads all polls ahead of the October election, is among them.
The other document was published in newspapers Aug. 5 and has received less public attention, but political analysts told AP it is more important. It is endorsed by associations representing hundreds of companies in the banking, oil, construction and transportation sectors.
Normally averse to taking public political stances, companies were apparently concerned a backslide on democratic norms would be bad for business, said Carlos Melo, a political science professor at Insper University in Sao Paulo.
“The novelty is that sectors that have been remaining neutral, or were even somehow favorable to the president, also signed, because they saw themselves as being at risk," Melo added. “Democracy is important for the economy.”
Bolsonaro's commitment to democracy has been scrutinized since taking office, in large part because the former army captain has insistently glorified the three-decade dictatorship. Earlier this year he met with Hungary’s autocratic leader, Viktor Orban, and Russia’s Vladimir Putin.
For over a year, Bolsonaro has claimed the electronic voting machines are prone to fraud, though he never presented any evidence. At one point, he threatened that elections would be suspended if Congress didn't approve a bill to introduce printed receipts of votes. The bill didn't pass.
He began expressing desire for greater involvement of the armed forces in election oversight and, last week, army officials visited the electoral authority’s headquarters to inspect voting machines’ source code. Bolsonaro has alleged that some of the authority's top officials are working against him.
When Bolsonaro launched his campaign, he called on supporters to flood the streets for Sept. 7 independence day celebrations. On that date last year, tens of thousands rallied at his behest, and Bolsonaro told them only God can remove him from power. He threatened to plunge the nation into an institutional crisis by declaring he would no longer heed rulings from a Supreme Court justice. He later backtracked, saying his comment was made in the heat of the moment.
Bolsonaro's rhetoric resonates with his base, but is increasingly alienating him politically, Melo said.
Since last year, the electoral authority has been proactive in countering claims against the voting system. Its top officials, who are also Supreme Court justices, have made repeated statements in its defense. Behind the scenes, they have been working overtime to recruit allies in the legislature and private sector, though many had been loath to echo their public pronouncements.
A turning point came last month, after Bolsonaro called foreign ambassadors to the presidential residence to lecture them on the electronic vote's supposed vulnerabilities. Since then, both leaders of Congress and the prosecutor-general, all of whom are considered Bolsonaro allies, have expressed confidence in the system's reliability.
The U.S. also weighed in, with its State Department issuing a statement the day after the ambassadors' meeting to say the Brazilian electoral system and democratic institutions are a “model for the world.” In a July conference with regional defense ministers in Brazil's capital, Brasilia, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said militaries should carry out their missions responsibly, especially during elections.
The letters — which at any other time might have been a dry exercise relegated to academia — have struck a chord with society. Television stations in recent days have aired clips of artists reading the pro-democracy pledge, and rallies are being called in 21 cities nationwide.
One of those invited to speak at the university law school was Arminio Fraga, a prominent asset manager and former central bank chief during a center-right administration.
“I am here today, in this room, in this university, with such a diverse group that sometimes fought on opposite sides, doing all we can now to preserve what is sacred to us all. That’s our democracy,” said Fraga, an outspoken Bolsonaro critic.
Dias, the lawyer and ex-justice minister, later took the stage to read the first of two letters, calling the day “an unprecedented moment”.
Bolsonaro, for his part, has played down concerns and repeatedly dismissed the manifestos.
“We don’t need any little letter to say that we defend democracy, to say we will fulfill the constitution,” the president told allied politicians July 27.
Still, concern about Bolsonaro's rhetoric has spread even among some allies, two Cabinet ministers told AP on the condition of anonymity, as they weren't authorized to discuss the matter publicly.
The ministers said Bolsonaro rallying supporters to the streets is justified, but worry his manner of expression may lead some to believe he is inciting violence. They said Bolsonaro's impulses and fiery reactions have also undermined their efforts to keep the peace between the administration and other institutions.
Bolsonaro's party has distanced itself from claims the election could be compromised. The party's leader sought out the electoral court's president to assure him of his trust in the voting system, Augusto Rosa, the party's vice president, told AP.
It will be an uphill battle for Bolsonaro. More than half the people surveyed by pollster Datafolha said they wouldn't vote for him under any circumstance. But support has perked up recently amid lower unemployment, reduced gasoline prices and higher welfare spending. Some polls say da Silva is down to a single-digit lead in the first-round vote. A close race would make pre-election promises to respect results all the more relevant.
Independent political analyst Thomas Traumann said he views the industry-led manifesto as the most significant document in Brazil since its 1988 constitution: “Isolating coup mongering at this moment is very important.”
Jeantet reported from Rio de Janeiro and Álvares from Brasilia. | https://www.eagletribune.com/region/brazil-manifestos-seek-to-rein-in-bolsonaro-before-election/article_5c2c73b3-ce59-550b-8bef-27289452ab2f.html | 2022-08-11T19:17:36Z | https://www.eagletribune.com/region/brazil-manifestos-seek-to-rein-in-bolsonaro-before-election/article_5c2c73b3-ce59-550b-8bef-27289452ab2f.html | false | 44 |
USU Eastern is providing an opportunity to help spread Eagle pride throughout the community while also connecting with students through the True Blue program.
Sofia Crompton stated that they are organizing a program, deemed True Blue Fridays, to encourage students to be more involved in the community. This program will also act to support local businesses.
“Our hope with True Blue Fridays is to continue to promote Price as a college town and get students, local companies, and the college to further engage and interact with each other,” said Crompton.
It was then explained that on True Blue Fridays, a business will be spotlighted on USU Eastern’s social media pages and that the spotlight will offer a student discount. This will allow students to learn about area businesses and what they offer. USU Eastern students will be given a card with the business information, which will be shown at the business to receive the discount.
Businesses that are interested may become a True Blue Partner and offer discounts and deals to students that frequent their place of business. A USU Eastern spirit pack will be gifted to those that sign up, as well as a shoutout as a True Blue partner on social media.
“Show off your USU Eastern Pride to get better connected with students and get some sweet USU Eastern swag when you become a True Blue partner for the school year,” said Crompton.
For more information about the program, including ways to join, please contact Crompton at sofia.crompton@usu.edu. | https://etvnews.com/become-a-true-blue-partner-with-usu-eastern/ | 2022-08-11T19:21:13Z | https://etvnews.com/become-a-true-blue-partner-with-usu-eastern/ | true | 1 |
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Officials in Broward County, Florida, might need to enroll in some remedial Spanish classes.
The South Florida Sun Sentinel is reporting that school board and county office officials approved a Spanish translation of a ballot measure containing glaring errors. The English text of the measure, introduced by members of the school board back in July, asks voters to approve a property tax increase to raise teacher salaries, hire school resource officers, and create new mental health resources for K-12 students. The measure would double the local property tax rate from a half-mill to one mill, meaning that Broward County would go from collecting $50 per $100,000 of taxable value in property values to $100.
The Spanish version, however, is riddled with direct translations of phrases and complete mistranslations that linguists and community leaders worry could confuse voters in a county where 30 percent of residents identify as Hispanic or Latino.
The mistakes were found by an Argentine-born Broward County resident and reader of the Sun Sentinel, who contacted the paper after noticing that while the measure in English called for an increase in the property tax rate to "one mill," the term was translated into "one million" on the Spanish ballot, which he saw as ambiguous in the context of the amendment.
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Investors in Hecla Mining Co (Symbol: HL) saw new options begin trading today, for the September 30th expiration. At Stock Options Channel, our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the HL options chain for the new September 30th contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest.
The put contract at the $4.50 strike price has a current bid of 13 cents. If an investor was to sell-to-open that put contract, they are committing to purchase the stock at $4.50, but will also collect the premium, putting the cost basis of the shares at $4.37 (before broker commissions). To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of HL, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $4.69/share today.
Because the $4.50 strike represents an approximate 4% discount to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the put contract would expire worthless. The current analytical data (including greeks and implied greeks) suggest the current odds of that happening are 99%. Stock Options Channel will track those odds over time to see how they change, publishing a chart of those numbers on our website under the contract detail page for this contract. Should the contract expire worthless, the premium would represent a 2.89% return on the cash commitment, or 21.09% annualized — at Stock Options Channel we call this the YieldBoost.
Below is a chart showing the trailing twelve month trading history for Hecla Mining Co, and highlighting in green where the $4.50 strike is located relative to that history:
Turning to the calls side of the option chain, the call contract at the $5.00 strike price has a current bid of 13 cents. If an investor was to purchase shares of HL stock at the current price level of $4.69/share, and then sell-to-open that call contract as a "covered call," they are committing to sell the stock at $5.00. Considering the call seller will also collect the premium, that would drive a total return (excluding dividends, if any) of 9.38% if the stock gets called away at the September 30th expiration (before broker commissions). Of course, a lot of upside could potentially be left on the table if HL shares really soar, which is why looking at the trailing twelve month trading history for Hecla Mining Co, as well as studying the business fundamentals becomes important. Below is a chart showing HL's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $5.00 strike highlighted in red:
Considering the fact that the $5.00 strike represents an approximate 7% premium to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the covered call contract would expire worthless, in which case the investor would keep both their shares of stock and the premium collected. The current analytical data (including greeks and implied greeks) suggest the current odds of that happening are 99%. On our website under the contract detail page for this contract, Stock Options Channel will track those odds over time to see how they change and publish a chart of those numbers (the trading history of the option contract will also be charted). Should the covered call contract expire worthless, the premium would represent a 2.77% boost of extra return to the investor, or 20.23% annualized, which we refer to as the YieldBoost.
Meanwhile, we calculate the actual trailing twelve month volatility (considering the last 252 trading day closing values as well as today's price of $4.69) to be 57%. For more put and call options contract ideas worth looking at, visit StockOptionsChannel.com.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. | https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/september-30th-options-now-available-for-hecla-mining-hl | 2022-08-11T19:33:18Z | https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/september-30th-options-now-available-for-hecla-mining-hl | true | 3141 |
A new residence in Clarence sold yesterday for $6,530,361.53 yesterday. The sale shatters the area’s previous record sale of $3 million for a residential property in Hamburg. The 7,000 sq.ft. home at 5439 Waterlefe Drive in the Spaulding Green subdivision off of Goodrich Road was built by Tesmer Builders. The buyer is hiding behind the STM 5439 LLC and is registered to a law office in the Brisbane Building.
Meanwhile for one quarter the price, 161 Middlesex Road sold today for $1.425 million (below). The 5,836 sq.ft. home was built in 1936 and has eight bedrooms and seven baths. 161 Middlesex LLC was the buyer. | https://www.buffalorising.com/2022/08/big-deal-clarence-new-build-sells-for-over-6-million/ | 2022-08-11T19:33:56Z | https://www.buffalorising.com/2022/08/big-deal-clarence-new-build-sells-for-over-6-million/ | false | null |
Daughter and dad’s dance to Sia’s Cheap Thrills will get your foot tapping
Pablo Puhle, a Brazilian dad and his daughter Veronica, are the Internet’s favourite duo. Their Instagram page is filled with incredible videos of them dancing to various hit songs, including a few Indian numbers. Their recent share shows them grooving to the song Cheap Thrills by Sia. There is a chance that their dance performance will make you want to shake a leg too.
The video is posted on the Instagram page dedicated to the daughter and her dad. When translated from Portuguese, the caption reads, “You are perfect.” The video opens to show them wearing matching outfits. They are seen standing in their usual spot in front of a huge mirror. Throughout the clip, they are seen showing off some cool dance moves.
Take a look at the video:
The video was posted about 11 hours ago. Since being shared, the clip has accumulated more than five lakh likes and the numbers are only increasing. The share has also prompted people to post various comments.
“She’s so good,” commented an Instagram user. “You both a great,” expressed another. “Love this one,” wrote a third. Many shared heart emoticons to show their reactions. | https://www.hindustantimes.com/trending/daughter-and-dad-s-dance-to-sia-s-cheap-thrills-will-get-your-foot-tapping-101660218015693.html | 2022-08-11T19:34:18Z | https://www.hindustantimes.com/trending/daughter-and-dad-s-dance-to-sia-s-cheap-thrills-will-get-your-foot-tapping-101660218015693.html | true | 2 |
RDB Realty Consolidated June 2022 Net Sales at Rs 13.03 crore, up 77.6% Y-o-Y
August 11, 2022 / 10:38 AM IST
Reported Consolidated quarterly numbers for RDB Realty and Infrastructure are:Net Sales at Rs 13.03 crore in June 2022 up 77.6% from Rs. 7.33 crore in June 2021.
Quarterly Net Profit at Rs. 1.49 crore in June 2022 up 28.25% from Rs. 1.16 crore in June 2021.
EBITDA stands at Rs. 3.63 crore in June 2022 up 118.67% from Rs. 1.66 crore in June 2021.
RDB Realty EPS has increased to Rs. 0.86 in June 2022 from Rs. 0.60 in June 2021.
RDB Realty shares closed at 35.60 on August 10, 2022 (BSE) and has given -4.56% returns over the last 6 months and -2.33% over the last 12 months. | https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/earnings/rdb-realty-consolidated-june-2022-net-sales-at-rs-13-03-crore-up-77-6-y-o-y-9005511.html | 2022-08-11T19:34:34Z | https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/earnings/rdb-realty-consolidated-june-2022-net-sales-at-rs-13-03-crore-up-77-6-y-o-y-9005511.html | true | null |
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trade show platform Ribbon has partnered with International Market Centers (IMC) to continue supporting their newly acquired home and lifestyle show, Shoppe Object. Ribbon will facilitate all registration, end to end e-commerce and order writing at the venue; continuing IMC's omni-channel approach to markets.
IMC is the world's largest operator of premier showroom space for the furniture, gift, home décor and apparel industries with locations in High Point, Las Vegas, Atlanta and the recently acquired, Shoppe Object in New York City.
"We share a common belief that the future of trade shows is omni-channel," explains Ribbon CEO Vinit Patil. "The physical show remains the focus, but buyers should be able to shop anywhere: at show booths, on their phones, even the metaverse if they choose to. We're thrilled to work closely with IMC on blending these physical and digital markets to optimize the trade show shopping experience while adding value for exhibitors."
Shoppe Object was launched in 2018 by Jesse James, founder of creative consultancy and sales agency Aesthetic Movement, along with Minya Quirk and Dierdre Maloney, founders of Capsule. They currently host biannual shows at Pier 36 in New York City featuring over 500 exhibitors and with all sales, registration and reporting powered by Ribbon. Furthermore, Ribbon built and will continue to maintain their e-commerce site, Shoppe Online, thereby amplifying the market's sales channel outside of show dates.
"Shoppe Object is a fast growing market that requires a nimble tech partner," explains Dorothy Belshaw, President and EVP at IMC. "Ribbon demonstrated that they could quickly adapt to the changing needs of their show partners. Our goal with this partnership is to take shows like Shoppe Object to the next level."
Ribbon has surpassed $110M in transactions since launching with various shows last year, and will be announcing new partnerships with fairs and showrooms in home, gift, art and apparel in the coming months.
About Ribbon: Ribbon, a San Francisco based tech company, offers a turn-key SaaS platform for powering specialized B2B marketplaces and hybrid trade shows. Ribbon has revolutionized trade shows in industries that traditionally only relied on in-person business by supporting face to face events with a complementary fully transactional e-commerce platform for exhibitors.
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Shikhar Dhawan recreates 'bahut jagah hai' video but with a food-related twist
Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan is not only known for his remarkable performance on the cricket field but also for entertaining his 11.1 million followers on Instagram. Case in point, his latest Instagram reel where he recreated the viral 'bahut jagah hai' bus video with two other people. The video captioned "Arey nahi hai jagah (there's no space)" has tickled the funny bone of the netizens and may have the same effect on you.
The now-viral video shows Shikhar Dhawan enjoying his meal on the dining table as two people, one on each side, coax him to have more food despite ample Indian cuisines on his plate. When the man on his right was about to serve him food, he resists by saying, "Are nahi jagah hai (there's no space)." The man then says, "bahut jagah hai" (there is a lot of space) and serves him rice. He again resists by saying the exact phrase, and this time the man on his left serves him curry. What is hilarious to watch is despite his repeated protests, both men continue serving him food. The clip is funny, and you may end up watching it on loop.
Watch the funny video below:
The video was shared a day ago and has since garnered more than 3 million views and accumulated over 5.4 lakh likes. The funny video has also prompted people to post various comments.
"Senior players to junior players when team India chose their playing 11: nhi jagah hai. Junior players to senior players: bhot jagah hai," joked an individual. "Gabbar in T20 squad be like: bahut jagah hai. BCCI be like: Nahi jagah hai. Just kidding. Big fan of you, sir," posted another. "After cricket, he will definitely become an actor," commented a third.
Earlier, Mumbai Police used the viral bus video to spread awareness about road safety. The video features two elderly men arguing over a bus seat. | https://www.hindustantimes.com/trending/shikhar-dhawan-recreates-bahut-jagah-hai-video-but-with-a-food-related-twist-101660218546044.html | 2022-08-11T19:36:44Z | https://www.hindustantimes.com/trending/shikhar-dhawan-recreates-bahut-jagah-hai-video-but-with-a-food-related-twist-101660218546044.html | true | 2 |
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Congress is expected on Friday to pass a major bill that includes close to $375 billion in spending related to fighting climate change. The bill, called the Inflation Reduction Act, will infuse cash, subsidies and tax breaks into various sectors of the economy, all aimed at making green energy much cheaper. It's expected to reduce U.S. carbon emissions around 40% by 2030.
Here are a handful of quotes from politicians, environmentalists and energy experts:
— “This legislation is a true game changer. It will create jobs, lower costs, increase U.S. competitiveness, reduce air pollution.” — Former Vice President Al Gore, who shared a Nobel Prize for his work on climate change.
— “I think the Inflation Reduction Act goes a long way in the advancement of environmental justice. That feature of the bill is a pretty significant focus.” — Julius Redd, an environmental attorney at Beveridge & Diamond.
— “It is going to force Biden’s hand to move forward with oil and gas lease sales." — Tina Van Bockern, an attorney at Holland & Hart who works with oil and gas clients.
— “We haven’t done anything this large at the federal level ever." — Harrison Fell, a professor focused on energy policy at North Carolina State University.
— The bill “wastes billions of dollars in Green New Deal slush funds." — House GOP Whip Steve Scalise, who represents Louisiana.
— “This law is big for the U.S. but in global terms long overdue." — said Niklas Hohne, co-founder of the New Climate Institute in Germany.
— “Rather than drive out fossils — especially coal — by regulating them to death, it is going to help drive them out by making them less competitive." — Michael Gerrard, director of the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia University.
— “Environmental justice communities once again appear to be placed in a precarious position of having to accept risky carbon capture and sequestration technologies, more pollution, and unfair health ‘trade-offs’ in order to get environmental and climate benefits.” — Robert Bullard, a professor of urban planning and environmental policy at Texas Southern University and a member of the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council.
“The IRA imposes an $11.7 billion tax on crude oil and petroleum products. At a time of record-high energy prices, Congress should not add additional costs on American energy companies competing globally." — American Petroleum Institute and almost 60 other energy industry associations in a letter to House leadership.
— “It’s not as big as I want, but it’s also bigger than anything we’ve ever done." — Sen. Brian Schatz, a Hawaii Democrat who leads the Senate climate caucus.
— “More oil and gas leasing is completely incompatible with maintaining a livable planet." — Brett Hartl, government affairs director at the Center for Biological Diversity, an environmental group.
— “We’ve had a hard time passing sticks in this country. And so we’re going to carrots. And that may be slightly less economically efficient and involve slightly higher cost to the economy and to consumers. But honestly, it’s so important that we do this and the benefits are still likely to be so much larger than the costs, that this is still unquestionably the right thing to do." — Samantha Gross, director of the Energy Security and Climate Initiative at Brookings.
— “Senate Democrats just voted to raise taxes on working families, kill West Virginia’s coal industry, and empower the IRS to spend more time snooping around Main Street. At a time of record inflation, it’s inexplicable for them to repeat the massive over-taxing, over-spending, and over-regulating mistakes already driving us into a recession.” — Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, a Republican from West Virginia.
— “It’s not nearly enough money to to wean us off of fossil fuels. And there is no carbon tax many liberals want, but at least it will be remembered as showing that in 2022, the United States was taking climate change seriously." — Rice University Historian Douglas Brinkley.
— “By investing in American energy production and innovative technologies, the U.S. is on a path toward energy security, lower gas and home energy prices and we are leading the fight on global climate.” — Sen. Joe Manchin, a Democrat from West Virginia.
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GASUtopia, the Cross-chain gas infrastructure, has received a $3 million investment from BitKeep to build a universal gas ecosystem in Web3
The universal gas, dubbed GASU, will be used among multiple blockchains.
/EIN News/ -- Singapore, Singapore, Aug. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recently, GASUtopia, The cross-chain gas infrastructure has received a $3 million investment from BitKeep. As a multi-chain wallet focusing on Web 3.0, this is also BitKeep's first investment in the infra field. BitKeep founder Kevin Como said, "GASUtopia is an open platform, and hopes to cooperate with more DAO institutions, building a better Web3 jointly."
GASUtopia was officially launched on August 8th with the launch of its universal gas token GASU, laying the foundation for the establishment of an instant, low-cost, and free interaction environment among multiple networks.
With the launch of GASU, Web3 users do not need the native gas tokens when interacting across chains and will be deducted by GASU. It will support more than 50 public chains, and GASU is not affiliated with any of them, GASUtopia said Monday. In the usage scenario, the amount of GASU required for cross-chain can be calculated and consumed in real-time according to the gas cost of each main chain.
As the investor, BitKeep founder Kevin explained the existing challenges facing Web3:
The development space of Web3 has been shackled. This borderless blockchain is divided by public chains, gas payment requires native tokens among them, which is like building a wide moat between various ecologies, making each ecology a silo. DApps lose interoperability and information is cocooned, casting a cloud over the arrival of Web3.
As users, they are often anxious about gas fees, they must and can only pay for it with the native token.
As a Web3 wallet, BitKeep has added 72 chains, in order to provide a richer and more comprehensive user experience, which means users are faced with 72 types of gas. It's time to build a new infra!"
In his view, paying transfer gas fees with mainnet native tokens is outdated, inefficient, and has a high threshold, which will result in a poor user experience and a slow development rate for Web3. "GASU solves that problem," he said. By establishing a future-oriented, dollar-anchored gas token that is not affiliated with any public chain, which is used to pay transfer gas fees for all chains, it can provide a solution for value transfer between multiple networks, lowering the threshold for users and developers into Web3 metaverse.
Future iterations of GASUtopia will always remain scalable, BitKeep said in a Twitter post.
With the advent of the Web3.0 era, users are calling for an easier-to-use, friendly, efficient, and open infra. The birth of GASU will drive Web3 to a billion users.
The related information about the investment:
https://twitter.com/BitKeepOS/status/1556898878049308672?s=20&t=CBJzi_ifgRWmoqJsm0e7JQ
Sophia Wang, GASUtopia sophia (at) gasutopia.com Mildred support (at) bitkeep.com | https://www.einpresswire.com/article/585587921/gasutopia-the-cross-chain-gas-infrastructure-has-received-a-3-million-investment-from-bitkeep-to-build-a-universal-gas-ecosystem-in-web3 | 2022-08-11T19:41:43Z | https://www.einpresswire.com/article/585587921/gasutopia-the-cross-chain-gas-infrastructure-has-received-a-3-million-investment-from-bitkeep-to-build-a-universal-gas-ecosystem-in-web3 | true | 2 |
Teri is off this week, so Chris Lay is filling in as the host and introducing this little dip into the archives from August, 2021:
Host Teri Barr is talking with Jason Metz, Insurance Analyst from Forbes Advisor, to learn why insurance often isn't on the back to school list for college students.
Jason has important details about insurance in case of an accident, theft or poor decision making while your student is away from home. He also shares a checklist to help you consider if you do -- or don't -- need to add any levels of protection; plus, explains a few types of insurance you may not have heard about until now.
Read more here: Insurance Checklist For College Students And Their Parents
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Couple charged with possession of explosives
TUPELO • A Lee County couple has been arrested after an officer allegedly discovered explosives at their east Tupelo home.
TUPELO • A Lee County couple has been arrested after an officer allegedly discovered explosives at their east Tupelo home.
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– Tzeng brings enterprise AI product expertise to connect shippers and carriers intelligently, sustainably, and at scale –
NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Transfix, Inc. ("Transfix"), the Intelligent Freight Platform™, today announced Tony Tzeng has joined as the company's first-ever Chief Product Officer. He will lead product strategy, execution, and innovation serving shippers and carriers across the Transfix portfolio. Tzeng's expertise is in enterprise AI, and he joins Transfix from UiPath, a leading enterprise automation software vendor, where he served as VP of Product Management for AI products. Prior to that he served as Principal Lead Product Manager at Microsoft.
"When your goal is to revolutionize the supply chain, you need big thinkers, innovators and operators who make it a reality for your customers. Tony is one of those executives who has it all," said Lily Shen, CEO and President of Transfix. "His experience driving product and platform strategies, coupled with his AI and ML expertise, will help to accelerate our vision of delivering an Intelligent Freight Platform that powers modern, reliable, and resilient supply chain performance at scale.
Tzeng brings 20 years of product and strategy development experience. Most recently, at UiPath, he oversaw the full product life cycle from assessing product/market fit to incubation, product vision, roadmap, launch, and acceleration. While leading the product division for AI-driven automations and a Machine Learning operations platform, he launched new products and grew the portfolio to multi-million dollar businesses that are now growth engines and differentiators for UiPath.
At Microsoft, he led the product team developing cloud and AI solutions for next-gen virtual customer service, giving AI bots groundbreaking levels of accessibility. He also incubated enterprise AI solutions as part of AI+ Research, leading product teams that contributed useful features to well-known software like Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Office. Tzeng also held senior-level positions at McKinsey & Company and Deloitte Consulting.
"Transfix has all the pieces for an iconic success story– talented and passionate people, outstanding engineering practices, a data-driven product suite, and a winning corporate culture," said Tzeng. "I'm proud to be a part of that story, and I look forward to creating a smarter, more sustainable future for freight."
Tzeng earned his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Stanford University and his Masters of Business Administration with Honors at The Wharton School of The University of Pennsylvania.
As announced on September 21, 2021, Transfix has entered into a definitive business combination agreement, as subsequently amended, with G Squared Ascend I Inc. ("G Squared Ascend I") (NYSE: GSQD), a special purpose acquisition company sponsored by affiliates of G Squared, that is expected to result in Transfix becoming a publicly listed company. Completion of the business combination is subject to customary closing conditions.
Transfix drives modern supply chain impact at scale with its Intelligent Freight Platform™. By combining enterprise-grade, machine-learning technology with intuitive software and dedicated supply chain experts, Transfix is enabling organizations to deliver with high performance and high reliability, drive long-term strategy and capacity planning, take empty miles off the road, and optimize their networks, at scale. Today, Transfix connects shippers to nearly 30,000 carriers with real-time, many-to-many freight matching and the visibility they need to make their supply chains more efficient and environmentally responsible. Learn more at Transfix.io.
G Squared is a global venture capital firm that partners with dynamic companies throughout their life cycles as a complete capital solutions provider, working to create value for companies, investors, employees, and other stakeholders. The firm focuses on investments in growth-stage technology companies and has invested in over 100 portfolio companies since it was founded in 2011. The firm's affiliate, G Squared Ascend I Inc. ("G Squared Ascend I"), offers transformative private companies a path to public markets via SPAC. For more information on G Squared and its portfolio, visit: www.gsquared.com. For more information on G Squared Ascend I, visit: www.gsquaredascend.com.
Chelsea Horn, Carve Communications for Transfix
chelsea@carvecomms.com
(210) 378-8580
In connection with the proposed business combination involving G Squared Ascend I and Transfix, Transfix Holdings, Inc. ("Transfix Holdings") has filed a registration statement on Form S-4, as amended (the "Registration Statement") with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). The Registration Statement includes a proxy statement of G Squared Ascend I and a prospectus of Transfix Holdings. Additionally, G Squared Ascend I and Transfix Holdings will file other relevant materials with the SEC in connection with the business combination. Copies may be obtained free of charge at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Security holders of G Squared Ascend I are urged to read the proxy statement/prospectus and the other relevant materials when they become available before making any voting decision with respect to the proposed business combination because they will contain important information about the business combination and the parties to the business combination and related matters. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, the websites referenced in this communication is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this communication.
G Squared Ascend I and its directors and officers may be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies of G Squared Ascend I's stockholders in connection with the proposed business combination. Transfix and its officers and directors may also be deemed participants in such solicitation. Security holders may obtain more detailed information regarding the names, affiliations and interests of certain of G Squared Ascend I's executive officers and directors in the solicitation by reading G Squared Ascend I's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 filed with the SEC on April 13, 2022, and the proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials filed with the SEC in connection with the business combination when they become available. Information concerning the interests of G Squared Ascend I's participants in the solicitation, which may, in some cases, be different than those of their stockholders generally, will be set forth in the proxy statement/prospectus relating to the business combination when it becomes available.
This communication is for informational purposes only and is not intended to and shall not constitute a proxy statement or the solicitation of a proxy, consent or authorization with respect to any securities in respect of the proposed business combination and shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or constitute a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.
The information in this communication may contain statements that are not historical facts but are "forward-looking statements'' within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and within the meaning of "safe harbor" provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of present or historical fact included in this communication, regarding G Squared Ascend I's proposed business combination with Transfix, G Squared Ascend I's ability to consummate the transaction, the benefits of the transaction and the combined company's future financial performance, as well as the combined company's strategy, future operations, estimated financial position, estimated revenues and losses, projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives of management are forward-looking statements. When used in this communication, the words "could," "should," "will," "may," "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "expect," "project," the negative of such terms and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and assumptions about future events and are based on currently available information as to the outcome and timing of future events. Except as otherwise required by applicable law, G Squared Ascend I and Transfix disclaim any duty to update any forward-looking statements, all of which are expressly qualified by the statements in this section, to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this communication. G Squared Ascend I and Transfix caution you that these forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the control of either G Squared Ascend I or Transfix. In addition, G Squared Ascend I and Transfix caution you that the forward-looking statements contained in this communication are subject to the following factors: (i) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could delay the business combination or give rise to the termination of the agreements related thereto; (ii) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against G Squared Ascend I or Transfix following announcement of the transactions; (iii) the inability to complete the business combination due to the failure to obtain approval of the shareholders of G Squared Ascend I, or other conditions to closing in the transaction agreement; (iv) the risk that the proposed business combination disrupts G Squared Ascend I's or Transfix's current plans and operations as a result of the announcement of the transactions; (v) Transfix's ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the business combination, which may be affected by, among other things, competition and the ability of Transfix to grow and manage growth profitably following the business combination; (vi) costs related to the business combination; (vii) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (viii) rollout of Transfix's business and the timing of expected business milestones, (ix) the effects of competition on Transfix's business, (x) supply shortages in the materials necessary for the production of Transfix's products, (xi) risks related to original equipment manufacturers and other partners being unable or unwilling to initiate or continue business partnerships on favorable terms, (xii) the termination or reduction of government clean energy and electric vehicle incentives, (xiii) delays in the construction and operation of production facilities, (xiv) the amount of redemption requests made by G Squared Ascend I's public stockholders, (xv) changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political and legal conditions, and (xvi) the possibility that Transfix may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors. Should one or more of the risks or uncertainties described in this communication, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results and plans could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described in the "Risk Factors" section of G Squared Ascend I's final prospectus filed with the SEC on February 8, 2021 and its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 filed with the SEC on April 13, 2022, and other documents of G Squared Ascend I filed, or to be filed, including the proxy statement/prospectus, with the SEC. Additional information concerning these and other factors that may impact the operations and projections discussed herein can be found in G Squared Ascend I's filings with the SEC. G Squared Ascend I's SEC filings are available publicly on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
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SALISBURY – The Salisbury Zoo recently received a 2-year-old male red wolf from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) Red Wolf Recovery Program in North Carolina.
Bowie has joined Shiloh, the female red wolf, as a companion.
The red wolf is the world’s most endangered wolf. Once common throughout the Eastern and South-Central United States, red wolf populations were decimated by the early 20th century as a result of intensive predator control programs, as well as the degradation and alteration of the habitat that the species depends upon.
This past year, however, there have been exciting developments towards the recovery of the red wolf. USFWS released 10 adults into the wild at the North Carolina recovery area. Those, along with four adults from 2021 and four from 2020, brings the total to 18 wolves released to the wild in the last two years. For the first time since 2018, a pure litter of red wolves was born into the wild. This is a huge step towards the conservation of this species, the zoo reports. The Salisbury Zoo has participated in the red wolf recovery program and exhibited red wolves since 2007. | https://mdcoastdispatch.com/2022/08/11/new-red-wolf-joins-salisbury-zoo/ | 2022-08-11T19:50:33Z | https://mdcoastdispatch.com/2022/08/11/new-red-wolf-joins-salisbury-zoo/ | true | 2 |
ATLANTA (AP) — Tens of thousands of Music Midtown festivalgoers are no longer going to descend on Atlanta’s massive Piedmont Park next month to cheer on hip-hop star Future or watch beloved rock band My Chemical Romance take the stage.
In fact, some people are convinced Atlanta — center of the nation’s hip-hop music scene — will lose more music festivals and performances on public land as organizers and artists learn that state law makes it nearly impossible for them to stop people from carrying guns among the alcohol-fueled crowds.
That prospect has ignited a new fight over gun rights in Georgia that is roiling the governor’s race, casting a shadow over Atlanta’s vaunted music scene and adding to tension between the city and state.
Live Nation has refused to say why it recently called off September’s Music Midtown, a longtime fixture for pop music lovers.
But news outlets, citing anonymous sources, ascribed last week’s announcement to a 2019 Georgia Supreme Court decision that outlined limits on the ability of private companies to ban guns on public property. The ruling stemmed from a 2014 state law that expanded the locations where guns were allowed.
Democrats, led by Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams, pounced on the news, casting the cancellation as an example of the sort of economic fallout the state would experience from Republican Gov. Brian Kemp’s “extreme gun agenda.” Though the gun law cited in reports about Music Midtown was enacted under Kemp’s Republican predecessor, Kemp was a key backer of a new state law this year that eliminated the need for a license — and with it, a background check — to carry a handgun in public.
An Atlanta Journal-Constitution editorial warned the gun policies threaten Atlanta’s status as the “cultural capital of the South.” Atlanta City Council President Doug Shipman bemoaned the loss of this year’s Music Midtown, as well as its timing.
“All of these things are culminating at the moment when we should be coming out of COVID with music festivals and people gathering, a lot of economic activity,” he told The Associated Press.
Beyond the immediate fallout, the fight also added to a disconnect between Georgia’s heavily Democratic capital city and the GOP-controlled state Legislature that has recently expanded gun rights and restricted abortion and voting access. State leaders butted heads with huge Atlanta-based firms Delta Air Lines and Coca-Cola over the voting changes, which the companies called “unacceptable.”
Live Nation did not respond to emails about the cancellation of Music Midtown. The festival’s website cited “circumstances beyond our control,” but no one from the company has publicly blamed the state’s gun laws.
Phillip Evans, a gun rights activist who’d previously sued the Atlanta Botanical Garden over its gun-free policy, has said he had warned Music Midtown organizers that their policy of banning guns was contrary to state law. Evans’ suit prompted the 2019 state Supreme Court ruling that said private companies with a certain type of lease on public land could not ban guns.
Live Nation planned to host the festival at Piedmont Park — public land — where the festival had been held each year since 2011, with the coronavirus-related exception of 2020. And it almost certainly fell into the leasing category that would make a ban on guns illegal.
“In terms of Music Midtown, it’s virtually a no-brainer that they can’t ban guns there,” said John Monroe, an attorney who represented a gun rights group in the case before the state Supreme Court.
Cancelling the event over the gun law would make sense from Live Nation’s perspective, said Timothy Lytton, a law professor at Georgia State University.
A mass shooting at a country music festival in Las Vegas in 2017 that claimed more than 50 lives cost MGM Resorts International — the owner of the concert venue — and its insurers $800 million in legal claims. With no restriction on guns, Live Nation was looking at potentially “astronomical” liability exposure at Music Midtown, Lytton said.
The cancellation was a blow to Georgia’s economy and local businesses.
Abrams said in a statement that Kemp “cares more about protecting dangerous people carrying guns in public than saving jobs and keeping business in Georgia,” and her campaign released an attack ad this week focused on the cancellation. Democrats in other states also weighed in.
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak tweeted, “Here in Nevada, we believe in common sense gun safety and protecting our reproductive rights. @MusicMidtown, we would love to have you in the Silver state!” North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper also invited Music Midtown to his state.
Kemp accused Abrams and other Democrats of “pushing” critical narratives of Georgia’s firearms landscape to distract from inflation that he blames on the party’s policies.
Georgia also recently took fire from Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom over a state law banning most abortions once fetal cardiac activity is present. The law took effect last month.
Newsom released an ad in the entertainment magazine “Variety” last week urging film companies to end production in states, including Georgia, that he accused of a “cruel assault on essential rights.” State tax credits have made Georgia a major destination for film production.
Kemp told reporters last week that he wasn’t worried about attempts by Democratic governors, including in California, to lure business away from Georgia.
“You check the gas prices in those states lately?” Kemp said, citing strong industrial development, tourism and film figures in Georgia.
Gun rights advocates have identified at least one other music venue in Atlanta that they say could be in violation of the 2014 gun law — Chastain Park, which features an amphitheater nestled inside a wealthy residential neighborhood and prohibits “weapons” at shows.
But the activists say they are not looking to shut down events, just protect themselves.
“If I’m going somewhere in a big crowd, I want to be able to carry my firearm,” said Jerry Henry, executive director of Georgia Second Amendment. “I will assure you there will be criminals out there.”
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NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Avaya Holdings Corp. (NYSE: AVYA) resulting from allegations that Avaya may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Avaya securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=8033 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
WHAT IS THIS ABOUT: On August 9, 2022, The Wall Street Journal published an article entitled "Avaya Taps Legal, Financial Advisers to Look at Debt Options" and also published another article entitled "Avaya's Collapsing Debt Deal Hits Clients of Goldman, JPMorgan". The articles highlighted issues at Avaya Holdings, including how the company had cut its earnings forecast by more than 60% just weeks after borrowing $600 million from institutional investors through deals arranged by Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan Chase. The articles also reported that Avaya provided no explanation for the dramatic earnings miss, indicated it would also miss revenue targets, and was removing its CEO. The articles further reported that the Company's audit committee opened an internal investigation regarding the most recent quarter and is also investigating a whistleblower letter.
On this news, Avaya's stock price fell 45%, to close at $0.61 per share on August 9, 2022, on unusually heavy trading volume.
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Happy birthday to outgoing AFL boss Gillon McLachlan, who celebrated his 49th birthday on Monday with a Paramount-themed cake delivered by the US entertainment giant.
Paramount is one of a group of companies (including Seven West Media, Foxtel and Nine Entertainment Co, the owner of this masthead) bidding for the broadcast rights to the AFL and AFLW once the current contract expires in 2024. The cake was just a sweetener on top of a multimillion-dollar bid offered by Paramount.
McLachlan is a Leo twin with the company, which also sent cupcakes, balloons and other delights to Australian media this week to celebrate its streaming service’s first birthday.
A picture of McLachlan cutting into an oversized Paramount cake – so big it fed up to 100 AFL staff – surfaced on social media with a “happy birthday”. We wonder what he wished for. Perhaps that a reported bid of $600 million – which Paramount boss Beverley McGarvey claims was “plucked from thin air” – was actually made?
A party to bank on
As far as send-offs go it’s hard to imagine one as upbeat as the cocktail party to farewell Catherine Livingstone as chair of Commonwealth Bank on Wednesday night.
Fresh from signing off a full-year profit of $9.6 billion – 11 per cent higher than last year – Livingstone was joined by her senior executives and big hitters in the banking and regulatory sector at an intimate affair on top of Sydney’s Museum of Contemporary Art to pass the torch to her successor, former Bluescope CEO, Paul O’Malley.
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Livingstone herself acknowledged the size of the task, joking she had the words “root cause” permanently burned into her consciousness.
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Other guests included former NSW premier and now-Optus exec Gladys Berejiklian, former Macquarie boss Nicholas Moore, former Queensland premier turned Australian Banking Association chief Anna Bligh, and other CBA board members.
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The notices, on faux Victorian Bar letterhead, pretended to announce the establishment of a review committee with an offensive slur aimed at LGBTQI members. “White, male heterosexuals will not be eligible to serve [on the committee],” it said.
The bar said it would investigate the posters, which have been removed and condemned by members.
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A few years ago, a handful of smart geeks at the Australian National University met through an online forum for blockchain enthusiasts, and soon built a platform to transfer different cryptocurrencies.
Ren Labs was a rip-roaring success – two of the alumni, Susruth Nadimpalli and Jaskaran Gulati, wound up on Forbes Asia’s 30 under 30 list this year. Two other co-founders, Loong Wang and Taiyang Zhang, are featured heavily on the university’s promotional material as generous philanthropists, backing a computational biology accelerator, and funding a $40,000 per annum PhD scholarship in medical research. Ren, meanwhile, is set for a $75 million valuation.
Unfortunately, it wasn’t just crypto-enthusiasts drawn to Ren’s platform. A report published by blockchain analysts Elliptic this week found Ren had been used to launder at least $540 million by various unsavoury internet characters, including North Korean hackers, Russian ransomware operators, and a cybercriminal group which recently attacked the Costa Rican government.
There’s no suggestion any of the platform’s founders knew of, or had any involvement in, that activity. Rather, it’s an unfortunate risk associated with such blockchain-based cryptocurrency converters.
“As well as a legitimate tool, cross-chain bridges have also emerged as a key facilitator of money laundering,” the report says.
A spokesperson for the university told CBD scholarships and donations went through rigorous vetting process and due diligence, and said any questions about the use of RenBridge was a matter for RenLabs.
“The promotional material about our alumni focuses on their time at ANU and achievements since. It is not an endorsement of RenLabs or RenBridge or of the use of this software, and should not be taken that way.”
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Things haven’t been all that rosy for Adore Beauty, the e-cosmetics outfit founded, as the typical tech log-cabin story goes, out of Kate Morris’ garage in Melbourne in 2000.
The company’s 2020 float came with plenty of adoring commentary, a $650 million ASX listing, and an opening share price of $6.75 a pop.
Two years on that all looks rather cosmetic. Adore’s share price has haemorrhaged nearly 80 per cent and is now around $1.34. We suggest they cut the free Tim Tam they send off with every package.
And amid all that comes news that chief executive Tennealle O’Shannessy is out, jumping off the sinking ship to take the reins at educational services provider IDP – although she’ll stick around through reporting season and formally hand over affairs next February.
Meanwhile, Adore’s chair Marina Go (who recently departed troubled online bookseller Booktopia) said O’Shannessy had “done an excellent job delivering Adore’s financial and operational successes, including exceeding all prospectus forecasts, and leaves the business well-positioned for future growth”.
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Premier home design event returns to New York, in-person, September 12-13
NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Business of Home, the interior design industry's leading business media brand, is proud to announce the Future of Home 2022 programming schedule and speaker lineup. The annual conference for design professionals will take place, fully in-person, from September 12-13 at Chelsea Industrial in New York, N.Y.
Future of Home is the definitive event for smart, curious design professionals looking to position their businesses for success in the years to come. In a riveting two-day event, a range of experts—from entrepreneurs and business coaches to bestselling authors and television stars—will take the stage, unpacking the forces of change sweeping and shaping the industry.
Speakers at Future of Home 2022 include Alexa von Tobel, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Inspired Capital, Pauline Brown, Founder of Aesthetic Intelligence Labs, Martha Welsh, Director of Strategy for Google Commerce, Adair Curtis and Erik Curtis, co-stars on the Netflix series Instant Dream Home, Emily Anhalt, Founder of Coa, Carmeon Hamilton, Founder of Nubi Interiors, Lee Mayer, Co-founder and CEO of Havenly, India Mahdavi, Architect and Designer, DeAndre DeVane and Caleb Anderson, Co-founders of Well-Designed, Athena Calderone, interior designer and author, and many other leaders across home design.
"As Future of Home returns to in-person-only programming this year, we look forward to helping design industry professionals navigate the nuances of pandemic-driven trends that will impact the industry for years to come," said Julia Noran Johnston, President and Founder of Business of Home. "Our goal is to give business owners and professionals the platform they need to connect with peers about current challenges, promising solutions, and how we can shape the future of design."
Business of Home's podcast host and columnist Dennis Scully will welcome more than 28 leading thinkers with an entertaining lineup of interviews and presentations. Keynote discussions, moderated by Business of Home's Kaitlin Petersen and Fred Nicolaus, will navigate timely topics that address industry-wide shifts in home design trends and how design professionals can adapt to the rapidly evolving landscape. Discussion topics will focus on the following pillars, including: Innovations in Design Business; Sustainable Materials and Business Practices; How to Design the Metaverse; Navigating the Current Economic Outlook; Work Culture; and Commerce Opportunities in a Shifting Retail Climate.
"We hope that Future of Home inspires and energizes design professionals seeking to learn from leading industry voices and trailblazers," added Kaitlin Petersen, Editor in Chief of Business of Home. "Even in this period of economic uncertainty, forward-thinking design businesses have the potential to grow and achieve success. The conversations at Future of Home are a spark that can ignite their own innovative solutions."
Future of Home is sponsored by design industry go-tos including Benjamin Moore, High Point Market Authority, Afterpay, Brizo, EQ3, Universal, Hunter Douglas, The Tile Shop, Polished, Crypton, and Parachute.
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit: https://businessofhome.com/futureofhome
ABOUT BUSINESS OF HOME
Established in 2009 by shelter magazine alum Julia Noran Johnston, Business of Home is an independent news organization founded on the belief that the design trade deserves high-quality journalism. Since then, it has become the home industry's leading business media brand and an essential resource for news, analysis, and insights to interior designers and industry professionals. Business of Home offers daily digital content, an extensive suite of newsletters, a quarterly print magazine, podcasts, and more. The company produces a broad range of business resources such as the industry's largest job board, a series of bi-monthly business workshops, and photography and video production services to help grow the design community. Its annual conference, Future of Home, fosters forward-thinking conversation among industry leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs about the forces of change sweeping the design world. Business of Home is a Recurrent company.
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Members of Texas A&M’s faculty this week accused the president of failing to include them in her decision-making process, putting an official stamp on a conflict that has festered on campus for a year.
A&M’s Faculty Senate on Monday passed a resolution calling for President M. Katherine Banks to demonstrate a new commitment to engaging faculty earlier in her decisions. They said her actions have worked against the concept of shared governance, which holds that the best and most lasting changes at universities come from collective buy-in.
Banks has faced claims of unilateral decision-making since taking her office in March 2021 - often from students who say she instituted student organization and program changes without their input. Faculty members’ concerns largely stem from the academic restructuring of the school’s College Station campus and is international outpost in Qatar.
Many of those changes were accepted after a consulting group last year assessed A&M’s academic efficiency and issued the so-called “MGT Report.”
Texas A&M officials have said they sought faculty and student input before implementing recommendations from the report; still, faculty and students said they were either not consulted or their concerns were not addressed.
The faculty senate passed the resolution by an 80 percent vote at a regular meeting.
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You may not have heard of drip pricing, but you've likely experienced it.
It's a common practice in which companies tack on extra fees making the actual price of a good or service a lot more at checkout.
It happens with everything from hotels to cable bills. It's called "drip pricing" because these fees drip onto your bill throughout the purchasing process.
“By the time they're at checkout, the price is completely different,” said Syed Hijaz from Consumer Reports.
Hijaz said he hears complaints about drip pricing in pretty much every industry. While it has been an issue for years, it's becoming more prevalent as companies look for ways to deal with inflation.
“As businesses are stressed, because of the cost of goods going up, and the cost of providing goods and services going up, they often use hidden fees to pass the cost down to the consumer,” he said.
So what can you do? Hijaz said to never trust the advertised price of anything. Instead, keep in mind when you're shopping around that hidden fees will likely be part of the process.
Complaining also helps. Hijaz said, oftentimes, companies will drop these fees if you just speak up.
“I always recommend people call their congressperson, either the House member or senator, and let them know how they feel about this issue,” he said.
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday afternoon's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Numbers Midday" game were:
5-4-1
(five, four, one)
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday afternoon's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Numbers Midday" game were:
5-4-1
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Here's when gas prices will increase eight cents a litre in Ottawa
Ottawa motorists will want to fill up the gas tank today, before a significant increase in prices at the pumps heading into the weekend.
Canadians for Affordable Energy President Dan McTeague says gas prices will increase eight cents a litre in Ottawa on Friday, bringing gas prices to $1.749 a litre.
An eight cent a litre increase is expected across southern Ontario.
Gas prices dropped 20 cents a litre over a three-day period last week, with stations selling gasoline for 159.9 cents a litre on Saturday. Motorists saw a seven cents a litre increase in prices on Sunday.
McTeague told Newstalk 580 CFRA last week that motorists shouldn't expect the lower gas prices to last.
"The markets, I think, are overestimating the amount of demand drop we've seen in the United States and underestimating the severest supply shortage that we're having," McTeague said.
According to ottawagasprices.com, the average price of gasoline in Ottawa one year ago was $1.31 a litre.
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Antigonish RCMP investigating damage to fire department’s water station
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NEW ORLEANS (WGNO)— According to the New Orleans Police Department, five stolen cars were found in the Little Woods neighborhood over the weekend. Police say a viral social media challenge showing users how to steal cars using a USB cable is what’s likely behind the recent crimes.
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CDC drops quarantine, screening recommendations for COVID-19
NEW YORK (AP) — The nation’s top public health agency relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines Thursday, dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also said people no longer need to stay at least 6 feet away from others.
The changes, which come more than 2 1/2 years after the start of the pandemic, are driven by a recognition that an estimated 95% of Americans 16 and older have acquired some level of immunity, either from being vaccinated or infected, agency officials said.
“The current conditions of this pandemic are very different from those of the last two years,” said the CDC’s Greta Massetti, an author of the guidelines.
The CDC recommendations apply to everyone in the U.S., but the changes could be particularly important for schools, which resume classes this month in many parts of the country.
Perhaps the biggest education-related change is the end of the recommendation that schools do routine daily testing, although that practice can be reinstated in certain situations during a surge in infections, officials said.
The CDC also dropped a “test-to-stay” recommendation, which said students exposed to COVID-19 could regularly test — instead of quarantining at home — to keep attending school. With no quarantine recommendation anymore, the testing option disappeared too.
Masks continue to be recommended only in areas where community transmission is deemed high, or if a person is considered at high risk of severe illness.
School districts across the U.S. have scaled back their COVID-19 precautions in recent weeks even before the latest guidance was issued. Some have promised a return to pre-pandemic schooling.
Masks will be optional in most districts when classes resume this fall, and some of the nation’s largest districts have dialed back or eliminated COVID-19 testing requirements.
Public schools in Los Angeles are ending weekly COVID-19 tests, instead making at-home tests available to families, the district announced last week. Schools in North Carolina’s Wake County also dropped weekly testing.
Some others have moved away from test-to-stay programs that became unmanageable during surges of the omicron variant last school year.
The American Federation of Teachers, one of the nation’s largest teachers unions, said it welcomes the guidance.
“Every educator and every parent starts every school year with great hope, and this year even more so,” President Randi Weingarten said. “After two years of uncertainty and disruption, we need as normal a year as possible so we can focus like a laser on what kids need.”
The new recommendations prioritize keeping children in school as much as possible, said Joseph Allen, director of Harvard University’s healthy building program. Previous isolation policies forced millions of students to stay home from school, he said, even though the virus poses a relatively low risk to young people.
“Entire classrooms of kids had to miss school if they were deemed a close contact,” he said. “The closed schools and learning disruption have been devastating.”
Others say the CDC is going too far in relaxing its guidelines.
Allowing students to return to school five days after infection, without proof of a negative COVID-19 test, could lead to outbreaks in schools, said Anne Sosin, a public health researcher at Dartmouth College. That could force entire schools to close temporarily if teachers get sick in large numbers, a dilemma that some schools faced last year.
“All of us want a stable school year, but wishful thinking is not the strategy for getting there,” she said. “If we want a return to normal in our schools, we have to invest in the conditions for that, not just drop everything haphazardly like we’re seeing across the country.”
The average numbers of reported COVID-19 cases and deaths have been relatively flat this summer, at around 100,000 cases a day and 300 to 400 deaths.
The CDC previously said that if people who are not up to date on their COVID-19 vaccinations come into close contact with a person who tests positive, they should stay home for at least five days. Now the agency says quarantining at home is not necessary, but it urges those people to wear a high-quality mask for 10 days and get tested after five.
The agency continues to say that people who test positive should isolate from others for at least five days, regardless of whether they were vaccinated. CDC officials advise that people can end isolation if they are fever-free for 24 hours without the use of medication and they are without symptoms or the symptoms are improving.
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Binkley reported from Washington.
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Much like the temperature outside, libido can fluctuate. Your sex drive can be impacted by everything from the weather, to your your mood, to what you ate for breakfast. And when summertime hits — rife with extreme heat, wet bathing suits, noisy air conditioners, and visiting family — your sex life can certainly take a hit.
That said, even with all the sweat and the sand, summer is still an objectively sexy season ( days are long, spirits are high, and drinks are cold). So if you’re looking to spice up your sex life this summer, the secret to success (or sex-cess) may have something to do with addressing all the seasonal factors at play. That’s why we partnered with urinary health and vaginal health brand AZOⓇ to build you an expert-led guide to ~heating things up~ this summer — without falling prey to UTIs, heat rashes, or weather-related libido concerns.
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Ahead, hear from Laura Purdy, MD, medical director at wisp — a telehealth company with an emphasis on sexual and reproductive healthcare — for tips on how to boost your physical and sexual wellness as your navigate your Hot Girl Summer.
Protect yourself against vaginal infections
“There’s always a definite uptick in UTI, yeast infection, and bacterial vaginosis (BV) medications during the summer months,” says Dr. Purdy. As she explains it, sweating heavily or sporting a wet swimsuit — as one does in the summertime — can trap moisture in the vulva, making it easy for bacteria or fungi-like yeast to grow (these things thrive in warm, moist environments).
In order to keep discomfort at bay, Dr. Purdy recommends bringing a change of clothes to the beach to minimize time spent in a wet bathing suit, skipping sandy beach sex (which can cause plenty of bacteria to enter the vagina), and carrying around a pair of spare underwear for particularly sweaty days or a post work-out refresh.
That said, especially in extreme heat, infections can still happen — and they’re nothing to be embarrassed about. That’s why Dr. Purdy says you should always keep over-the-counter items like AZOⓇ products on hand to relieve pain, burning, itching, and other symptoms when you feel an infection brewing while you wait for a diagnosis from your doctor.
Take precautions with your summer fling
Whether you’re single, partnered, or DTF, safe sex is always a must. But in the summer, when vacation flings abound and beach parties are in full swing, many of us are upping our casual dating games. “If you have new sexual encounters, it’s important to continue to use protection so that you decrease your risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unwanted pregnancy,” says Dr. Purdy.
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Year-round, you should be thinking about contraceptives. Regardless of the season, it may be a smart idea to keep birth control pills or emergency contraception on hand — or talk to your doctor about other methods of birth control. But for the sake of keeping things clean and healthy down there and protecting against STIs, condoms are always your best bet. And in the summer in particular, with added sweat, sand, and bacteria thrown into the mix, risk of infection can be higher than ever — so an extra layer of protection will certainly work to your benefit. Make sure you’ve got a few condoms on deck, whether you’re going out, sleeping out, or traveling.
And last but least (and we cannot stress this enough): Pee! After! Sex!
Install your A/C ASAP
“The heat index is well over 100 degrees in many parts of the country and air conditioning units struggle to keep up,” says Dr. Purdy. “This weather is not conducive to a great sex life. Who wants to get physical in hot, humid conditions? Heat can really lower libido quite a bit.”
To beat the heat (and the fatigue that comes with it), she recommends having your air-conditioning units installed and serviced before the season starts. And if you’re coming in from a particularly sweaty situation, be patient and give yourself time to cool off before you, ya know, heat things up again.
Stay hydrated
“In the summer, we have a higher need for water intake because we’re sweating constantly, and our bodies are working hard to stay cool and hydrated in the heat,” explains Dr. Purdy. “And on top of that, sex is a physical activity — so in order to have the energy to partake, you’ll want to be adequately hydrated, as if you were playing a sport.”
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You definitely don’t want to run the risk of losing steam or feeling woozy when you’re in the throes of having hot, sweaty sex just because you’re dehydrated. Drink as much water as possible (eight glasses a day are recommended) to stay cool, hydrated, and ready to go.
Speak with a doctor if something feels off
Feeling funky down there after a pool party or hooking up with a hot stranger at the beach bar? Dr. Purdy recommends checking in with a doctor at the first sign of infection or irritation.
“Vaginal and urinary infections aren’t something you want to put off taking care of,” she says. “Thankfully, with virtual health, doctors are available at all hours of the day and night, all across the country to help you with your sexual health needs.” And, once again, over-the-counter urinary health options, like AZOⓇ products, are always there for you at your local pharmacy.
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CHICAGO, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JBT Corporation (NYSE: JBT) announced that on August 11, 2022, its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share of outstanding common stock. The dividend will be payable on September 6, 2022, to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 22, 2022.
JBT Corporation (NYSE: JBT) is a leading global technology solutions provider to high-value segments of the food & beverage industry with focus on proteins, liquid foods and automated system solutions. JBT designs, produces and services sophisticated products and systems for multi-national and regional customers through its FoodTech segment. JBT also sells critical equipment and services to domestic and international air transportation customers through its AeroTech segment. JBT Corporation employs approximately 6,900 people worldwide and operates sales, service, manufacturing, and sourcing operations in more than 25 countries. For more information, please visit www.jbtc.com.
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Sylvan Esso's fourth album ends in a manner almost antithetical to the duo's original musical impulses, putting the band's early-days and present versions on opposite shores. As they've recounted, it all started when folk singer Amelia Meath — then best known as a member of the choral-forward group Mountain Man — conscripted electronic music producer Nick Sanborn to remix her song, "Play It Right." Sanborn, performing under the alias Made of Oak, transformed a tightly harmonized a cappella tune into a brash, alien thing, bottom heavy and propulsive. A band was born off the heady feeling of discovering something new in each other, with that remix slotting in as the penultimate track of its 2014 self-titled debut.
Since then, Sylvan Esso has been synonymous with a sort of adventurous, beat-focused pop. In that context, album closer "Coming Back to You" is singular: In the 40-plus songs of the duo's career so far, it's the first Meath wrote on an acoustic guitar, and the first to leave its sound so prominent and unvarnished.
That last song may be a sonic outlier in the Sylvan Esso catalog, but a degree of experimentation is actually what it shares with the rest of No Rules Sandy; as its title states, the new album is marked not by a reversal of the duo's songwriting formula so much as a forgoing of one altogether. The result is an album that sounds unselfconscious, a truer blend of both Meath and Sanborn's skill sets. With Sylvan Esso's new disinterest in the signature window-shaking bass of earlier hits "Hey Mami" and "Die Young," Sandy songs like "Your Reality" and "Didn't Care" hold a weightlessness emphasized by a thematic interest in the present.
The duo traditionally writes and records over a period of months at home in Durham, N.C., where the band even built its own studio, Betty's, in nearby Chapel Hill. No Rules Sandy went a little differently. At the beginning of 2022, the band decamped to Los Angeles with no set intention to record an album. But Meath says that momentum built as she and Sanborn just kept enjoying the byproduct of writing sessions.
"Even if we weren't feeling good, we would just sit down and try to make something," she says in a press release about the album. "Pretty much every day that we did that, we got a song that we liked."
Previous songs were often conceived individually — Meath sending Sanborn an a cappella voice memo for him to produce, Sanborn creating an arrangement for her to write over. But here, they produced songs in tandem, and the resulting work is more relaxed, observational and rambling, without flashy choruses or overpowering production. These songs don't sound belabored, indicating an ease of songcraft between two longtime partners. (That partnership extends beyond music, too; the two quietly married in the years between their first two records.)
That collaborative process lends No Rules Sandy a feeling of immediacy, both in production and lyrics. Opening song "Moving" plops us in the middle of a standard four-bar musical phrase as Meath, buffeted by glitchy, frenetic synth lines, tries to hold fast in an ever-churning world. The repeated mantra "How can I be moved / When everything is moving" is an articulation of a loss of feeling in a time when "everything happens so much," but it's just as much an argument in favor of curating stillness.
The repetition that categorizes "Moving" is a touchstone on an album of music for the present tense. Time is not of the essence on No Rules Sandy; it is duly considered. Meath sings "look at me" 21 times on the eponymous song marked by ponderous Nintendo 64-inspired synths, the sound of a cassette tape rewinding at its start and a chorus punctuated by the sound of ticking clock hands. On "Cloud Walker," she implores the listener to "hold that breath / feel the sun," a grounding practice to slow time. Of course, by the next song, "Sunburn," she's felt it for too long, but in Sylvan Esso's world, stinging, blistered, pink, swollen skin is not an annoyance, but a reminder of a life well-lived, of inhabiting a body that reacts to external forces.
"My favorite way to ruin me," Meath divulges, is "to eat the sweet right when I see it." And why shouldn't she? Sylvan Esso is adept at conjuring childlike sweeps of feeling – whether it's the first time you fell in love with a song ("The Glow") or skipping to one down the sidewalk because music makes you feel alive ("Rooftop Dancing") – often through Sanborn's whimsical synth lines or Meath's nursery-rhyme vocals.
Children don't think too much about the future or the past. Do it now, one might garner from spending an afternoon in their shoes. Do it anyway, if you add in the wisdom of adult experience. With that in mind, when Meath cues saxophonist Sam Gendel with a quick "OK!" on the pulsing "How Did You Know," it's easy to mishear it as a clipped "f*** it!" instead. There's freedom in that sentiment — not the "giving up because it isn't as good as you wanted" kind, but the quotidian courage it takes to try something that might land you flat on your face. "F*** it!" asks how much more you could accomplish if you weren't afraid of the fall; Sylvan Esso — and No Rules Sandy — is built on that courage. Meath has said so herself, in her own way, on a podcast the band made around its last album: "Sometimes I think about the nature of our collaboration like trapeze artists," she says, "who are actually throwing each other in the air and catching each other all the time."
But if past songs were tokens of love passed between collaborators, there's reciprocity on No Rules Sandy in both its creation and concept, where seeing another person and being seen in return is the highest state of intimacy. If our narrator begins the album with the quiet demand of "look at me," she ends it with returned effort on "Coming Back to You." "I don't wanna cross the ocean / I don't wanna cross the sea" becomes "I'm on the ocean / I'm out to sea," lines transversed for love. And what starts as an acoustic ballad has, by the second chorus, transformed as well: Sanborn filters Meath's voice through a vocoder, subverting the idea that acoustic songs or unprocessed vocals are the most genuine purveyors of emotion or signifiers of vulnerability. For Sylvan Esso, electronics are the bedrock of trust, going all the way back to that "Play It Right" remix.
That sense of cooperation empowers them across a range of projects. Both artists have continued to grow their corral of collaborators – Mountain Man is still active; Sanborn has found work as a producer for artists like Flock of Dimes' Jenn Wasner; both have recently debuted new projects (The A's for Meath, and GRRL x Made of Oak for Sanborn) – and together, they have demonstrated a commitment to building community in Durham with Betty's, their own record label and big shows like the three-day, locally-billed Historic Durham Athletic Park performance.
Out of all their collaborations, it's maybe too romantic to say that Sylvan Esso is the most essential — but it's uniquely thrilling to witness the way Meath and Sanborn see each other in every song. You don't have to know yourself to know another, but there's alchemy and an open doorway if you do, and No Rules Sandy hints at the payoff of walking through it together. There's something captivating about watching two people perform a trust fall again and again and again; listening to their music is like closing your eyes and tipping backwards yourself.
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FDA: Take 3 home tests if exposed to COVID to boost accuracy
WASHINGTON (AP) — If you were exposed to COVID-19, take three home tests instead of two to make sure you’re not infected, according to new U.S. recommendations released Thursday.
Previously, the Food and Drug Administration had advised taking two rapid antigen tests over two or three days to rule out infection. But the agency says new studies suggest that protocol can miss too many infections, and could result in people spreading the coronavirus to others, especially if they don’t develop symptoms.
The new guidance applies to people without symptoms who think they may have been exposed. People with symptoms can continue using two tests spaced 48 hours apart.
Thursday’s update reflects the evolving understanding of the accuracy of antigen tests, which are less sensitive than laboratory tests but have become the standard testing approach due to their speed and convenience. Instead of detecting the coronavirus itself, they detect protein traces, known as antigens, similar to rapid flu tests.
Health officials have repeatedly cautioned that the tests can give false negatives if taken too early. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends people without symptoms wait five days after an exposure. That’s because it generally takes several days before the antigens reach levels detectable via testing with a nose swab.
All 22 home antigen tests on the U.S. market were authorized for emergency use based on preliminary data, while companies and researchers gathered more definitive metrics on their accuracy.
The FDA said its latest decision reflects new information on the accuracy of antigen tests. In a government study, adding a third test improved accuracy from 62% to 79%.
Order free at-home tests: covid.gov/tests.
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NBA Permanently Retires No. 6 To Honor Bill Russell
Bill Russell NBA Retires #6 ... To Honor Celtics Legend
8/11/2022 12:14 PM PT
The late Bill Russell is getting the ultimate tribute -- the NBA just announced the Celtics legend's No. 6 will be retired throughout the league ... making him the first player to receive such an honor.
The Association just announced the move minutes ago ... with commish Adam Silver explaining the decision.
"Bill Russell's unparalleled success on the court and pioneering civil rights activism deserve to be honored in a unique and historic way," Silver said. "Permanently retiring his No. 6 across every NBA team ensures that Bill's transcendent career will always be recognized."
Current players who don the number -- most notably Lakers superstar LeBron James -- will not have to make a change ... as the league says those who currently wear No. 6 will be grandfathered.
On top of the number retirement, the league says each player will wear a jersey patch honoring the 11-time champion ... and each court will display a tribute logo next to the scorer's table.
The honor is exactly what names like Magic Johnson and Mike Woodson were hoping for -- both former players called for the league to raise No. 6 in the rafters at every NBA arena.
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LYNDONVILLE — The Northeast Kingdom Waste Management District’s Board of Supervisors heard about the new foam recycling program during its August meeting.
The district is taking advantage of a 6-month free trial to try out a foam densifier unit. The staff was trained last Friday on how to use the unit. Recycling of expanded polystyrene, which is commonly known by a trademarked brand name of Styrofoam, began last Saturday at the NEKWMD’s Lyndonville site.
If, after the trial period, the district wants to buy the unit, it costs about $50,000 and there are grants that the staff already is planning to seek to help defray the cost of the investment.
“It works great, we started officially collecting Styrofoam on Saturday, August 6th. We didn’t get a whole lot, I think the word is still spreading,” said Paul Tomasi, executive director of the waste district. He said the unit reduces the volume by about 90 percent, resulting in 50-pound ingots from the much larger foam volume.
Two of those 50-pound ingots resulted.
“That might not sound like a lot, but if you think it terms of the volume collected, that’s eight cubic yards. People seem to be pretty excited about it.”
Tomasi said a story was done in the Caledonian-Record, and a television station also came out to give the new unit attention.
He said for now the foam densifier will only be taking the product in Lyndonville. He urged the local recycling centers to hold off before facilities start collecting it, saying the district needs to make sure there’s space and figure out how to collect it and how to get the material to the district.
Gaston Bathalon, a board member, said, “I just think this is an incredible opportunity for us.”
Tomasi said a representative from Canada came down to the waste district as part of the kickoff of the new foam densifier unit; his firm will be taking the product to make foam-board insulation out of it. He showed how the recycled product can be used to make picture frames, which a company in New Jersey is doing, and selling to cruise ships, because the fake wood product made from the recycled foam does not rot.
“We will definitely be shipping to Quebec, in fact the facility is in Sherbrooke, which is a real short drive from Lyndonville. I think it’s an hour and 20 minutes, and not only will they pay us, they will come and get it,” said Tomasi.
Board Member Steve Barrup asked, “Can we direct people to bring Styrofoam to you in Lyndonville?”
Tomasi said people who live in the district towns can bring personal amounts of the foam to the Lyndonville center, “Any district member is certainly welcome to use our facility.”
He said the unit condenses the product in about 45 minutes so far.
“This is probably one of the most persistent plastics in our environment,” said Tomasi. “I would caution folks at facilities, once we do roll this out, don’t have your customers break the stuff. We’ll do that here.”
Walter McNeil said he was at the waste district when the machine was being installed, “It’s about the size of a large freezer. I brought my own couple of pieces of Styrofoam … I happened to be able to see the brick, I’ll call it a brick that you made and I just want everyone to know, it’s incredibly dense. It weighed 50 pounds, you could not break off a corner of it … it’s very inert once the process happens. It’s a great idea of keeping it out of the landfill and keeping it out of every place. I’m impressed with the machine, it takes very little room in the waste district, it’s off to the side. I think it bodes well for the waste district.”
Charter Amendment
The board, on Tuesday evening, approved language to propose a charter change to the member towns, which will be warned for a meeting and then a public hearing will be held. The board will vote on the actual charter amendment at its October meeting, said Tomasi.
What is proposed is that the Board of Supervisors of the waste district approve the annual operating budget, rather than having the budget go before voters in all of the district towns on Vermont Town Meeting Day, in all-day voting by Australian ballot.
Tomasi said the rewording means that the budget will be ready to go to towns by Jan. 14 at the latest. He said if the district wanted to purchase a new building or something of that magnitude, that would have to go before voters across the district on the Vermont Town Meeting Day.
“Our budget would be voted on prior to (town meeting),” said Tomasi. He said the district’s annual meeting is actually in April, though the towns have been voting on the operating budget the first Tuesday of March.
Brian Carroll, a new board member representing the town of Glover, asked about the mention of the public hearing related to the process change in the charter. The waste district will hold a public hearing 30 days before the board is to vote on the annual budget, which will be in the second week of January. Tomasi said the public hearing would be held in December in that case.
The waste district’s 2023 budget will still be voted on by Australian ballot, said Tomasi, “usually those things wait until crossover which is in March, which is after town meeting day.”
Budget Comparison
Tomasi noted, “For the month ending July 31, 2022 revenues exceeded expenses by $53,441.36. For the year, we are running a surplus of $77,696.12. Revenues for this time of year are ahead of projections (+9.3 percent), while expenses are almost exactly on target (+0.30). Recycling markets remain strong with plastic prices dropping significantly.
“Luckily plastic isn’t one of our more frequent materials shipped. Surcharge revenues also remain strong and should continue through at least November,” said Tomasi.
Memorial For Yves Daigle
Tomasi updated the board on a tree being planted for late board member from Westfield, Yves Daigle.
The district’s board earlier voted to purchase a tree to have planted in his memory. Daigle died on Sept. 7 last year.
A Balsam tree will be planted in his memory, said Tomasi.
Tomasi noted, “The memorial is tentatively scheduled for September 7, 2022. The Board will be notified once a time for the memorial has been determined.” The town of Westfield will assist with planting the 4-5 foot tall tree. | https://www.caledonianrecord.com/news/local/nekwmd-board-hears-update-about-new-foam-recycling-launch/article_72d7c3d8-2a46-5b12-ade2-89b5384a2451.html | 2022-08-11T20:40:10Z | https://www.caledonianrecord.com/news/local/nekwmd-board-hears-update-about-new-foam-recycling-launch/article_72d7c3d8-2a46-5b12-ade2-89b5384a2451.html | false | 1 |
" The Office: Somehow We Manage offers players the chance to immerse themselves in iconic moments from the series and connect with their favorite characters like never before," said Darcy Taylor , Chief Executive Officer of ESGG. "Fans of The Office will absolutely feel the nostalgia through this new game."
" The Office: Somehow We Manage reimagines the cast as vibrant, animated characters for the first time, bringing a fresh new experience to The Office fans everywhere," said Jim Molinets , SVP of Production, Universal Games and Digital Platforms. "The game will transport players into well-known and hilarious episodes that have resonated with so many over the years and let them 'clock in' even more time with their favorite Dundler Mifflin employees."
The Office: Somehow We Manage will allow fans to relive memorable moments from the show like they've never seen them before - animated, all while tapping their way to record profits to save the Scranton Branch from downsizing. Featuring accessible gameplay for all types of players, this narrative idle tapper will give players the chance to unlock and upgrade iconic characters and their desks all the while participating in monthly special events for additional in-game rewards.
GAME FEATURES
COLLECT ICONIC CHARACTERS IN GAME
Tap, upgrade, and build desks for favorite characters from the hit NBC comedy The Office , including Prison Mike, Farmer Dwight, Pretzel Day Stanley, and of course, Three Hole Punch Jim, all appearing in animated form for the first time.
RELIVE MEMORABLE EPISODES FROM THE OFFICE [U.S.]
Click through memorable episodes in this free-to-play game, like "The Dundies" and "Dinner Party." Take a seat in Michael's office, get in line for Pretzel Day, or spend the weekend at Schrute Farms. Oh, and watch out for Kevin's famous chili! Additional episodes from all nine seasons of the show will be added to the game on a regular basis.
SPECIAL EVENTS
In-game events will introduce new versions of characters and more memorable moments, along with weekly and monthly special events inspired by elements from the show.
EARN IN-GAME REWARDS TO KEEP THE BRANCH AFLOAT
Manage Dunder Mifflin Scranton with the help of the whole branch! Get new leads and tap away as the in-game rewards start rolling in. Just make sure Michael doesn't spend the surplus on a new plasma TV!
Players can now run the world's best mid-size regional paper company branch in The Office: Somehow We Manage , available now on iOS and Android.
Visual assets for the game, including key art and logos, can be found in the online press kit .
ABOUT EAST SIDE GAMES GROUP
East Side Games Group (formerly operating under the name "LEAF Mobile Inc.") is a leading free-to-play mobile game group, creating engaging games that produce enduring player loyalty. Our studio groups entrepreneurial culture is anchored in creativity, execution, and growth through licensing of our proprietary Game Kit software platform that enables professional game developers to greatly increase the efficiency and effectiveness of game creation in addition to organic growth through a diverse portfolio of original and licensed IP mobile games that include: Archer: Danger Phone, Bud Farm Idle Tycoon, Cheech & Chong Bud Farm , The Goldbergs: Back to the 80s, It's Always Sunny: The Gang Goes Mobile and Trailer Park Boys Grea$y Money , RuPaul's Drag Race Superstar and T he Office: Somehow We Manage .
We are headquartered in Vancouver, Canada and our games are available worldwide on the App Store and Google Play. For further information, please visit: www.eastsidegamesgroup.com and join our online communities at LinkedIn , Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram .
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ABOUT NBC'S THE OFFICE
Produced by Universal Television in association with Deedle-Dee Productions and Reveille Productions, The Office is a groundbreaking mockumentary television series that follows the daily lives of the employees of the Scranton branch of Dunder Mifflin, a fictional paper company. All nine seasons of the Emmy® Award-winning series are available exclusively on Peacock.
ABOUT PEACOCK
Peacock is NBCUniversal's streaming service. Peacock delivers a world-class slate of exclusive originals, on-demand libraries of hit TV shows, plus critically acclaimed films from the vaults of Universal Pictures, Focus Features, DreamWorks Animation, Illumination and Hollywood's biggest studios. In addition, Peacock taps into NBCUniversal's unmatched ability to deliver a broad range of compelling topical content across news, sports, late-night, Spanish-language and reality. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
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Universal's Games and Digital Platforms group leverages the vast portfolio of IP and characters from NBCUniversal. The Games and Digital Platforms group is a business unit of Universal Brand Development, which is chartered with globally expanding the company's intellectual properties, franchises, characters and stories through innovative physical and digital products, content, and consumer experiences. The company's extensive portfolio includes properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation and NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. Universal Brand Development is part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. www.universalbranddevelopment.com .
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WASHINGTON (AP) — If you were exposed to COVID-19, take three home tests instead of two to make sure you’re not infected, according to new U.S. recommendations released Thursday.
Previously, the Food and Drug Administration had advised taking two rapid antigen tests over two or three days to rule out infection. But the agency says new studies suggest that protocol can miss too many infections, and could result in people spreading the coronavirus to others, especially if they don’t develop symptoms.
The new guidance applies to people without symptoms who think they may have been exposed. People with symptoms can continue using two tests spaced 48 hours apart.
Thursday’s update reflects the evolving understanding of the accuracy of antigen tests, which are less sensitive than laboratory tests but have become the standard testing approach due to their speed and convenience. Instead of detecting the coronavirus itself, they detect protein traces, known as antigens, similar to rapid flu tests.
Health officials have repeatedly cautioned that the tests can give false negatives if taken too early. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends people without symptoms wait five days after an exposure. That’s because it generally takes several days before the antigens reach levels detectable via testing with a nose swab.
All 22 home antigen tests on the U.S. market were authorized for emergency use based on preliminary data, while companies and researchers gathered more definitive metrics on their accuracy.
The FDA said its latest decision reflects new information on the accuracy of antigen tests. In a government study, adding a third test improved accuracy from 62% to 79%.
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A Saanich neighbourhood came together for a block party aimed at helping residents heal, just over a month after a nearby bank was the site of a shootout which left two suspects dead and six police officers injured.
On Aug. 4, Elm Street was host to some 60 people enjoying good food, drink and most importantly, company for the first time since two men walked into the nearby Shelbourne Street BMO Bank of Montreal branch, then later shot and injured six members of the Greater Victoria Emergency Response Team before being killed by police on June 28.
The block party was organized by neighbourhood resident Rebecca Kirkwood, who has multiple connections to the incident. An ER nurse at Royal Jubilee Hospital who helped treat two of the injured officers, she is married to one of the tactical team members who responded to the scene but was not injured.
”A lot of us were barricaded in our homes at the time, others had to evacuate and stay in a hotel,” Kirkwood said. “The party was wonderful. It was so much fun to have people we have never met before come out and exchange stories about what they were doing during the incident and all that … later in the night we set up the camp fire and people brought out their guitars and sang around the fire.”
READ MORE: Saanich officer wounded in bank shooting greeted warmly upon discharge from RJH
Once she decided to organize the event, she reached out to several local businesses who were happy to donate some gift cards to help cover the costs of food and drink, making it feel even more like a community coming together to support each other.
While time can be a healer, Kirkwood said it can still be difficult to reflect on that chaotic day, especially for her husband Ron, who at times found neighbours’ questions about the incident overwhelming, though he appreciated their words of support and thanks.
“I looked after two of my friends who were shot, and at the same time I’m getting phone calls and texts from my kids who are in our house four houses down from the bank asking where their dad is,” Kirkwood said. “He was fine, he was safe, but later on we were FaceTiming and my six-year-old was crying because there were more gunshots. I realized then I needed to be home with my family and the two injured officers were being looked after well, so I went home and had to barricade inside.”
Kirkwood said she plans on making the block party an annual event, though future editions won’t be tied to the bank shooting and will instead be a simple summer celebration of community.
READ MORE: Witnesses report ‘at least 50’ shots fired after brazen bank shooting in Saanich
READ MORE: More than $140,000 raised for officers affected by Saanich bank shooting
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NEW DELHI (AP) — As India’s economy grew, the hum of factories turned the sleepy, dusty village of Manesar into a booming industrial hub, cranking out everything from cars and sinks to smartphones and tablets. But jobs have run scarce over the years, prompting more and more workers to line up along the road for work, desperate to earn money.
Every day, Sugna, a young woman in her early 20s who goes by her first name, comes with her husband and two children to the city’s labor chowk — a bazaar at the junction of four roads where hundreds of workers gather daily at daybreak to plead for work. It’s been days since she or her husband got work and she has only five rupees (six cents) in hand.
Scenes like this are an everyday reality for millions of Indians, the most visible signs of economic distress in a country where raging unemployment is worsening insecurity and inequality between the rich and poor. It’s perhaps Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s biggest challenge as the country marks 75 years of independence from British rule on Monday.
“We get work only once or twice a week,” said Sugna, who says she earned barely 2,000 rupees ($25) in the past five months. “What should I do with a life like this? If I live like this, how will my children live any better?”
Entire families leave their homes in India’s vast rural hinterlands to camp at such bazaars, found in nearly every city. Out of the many gathered in Manesar recently, only a lucky few got work for the day — digging roads, laying bricks and sweeping up trash for meager pay — about 80% of Indian workers toil in informal jobs including many who are self-employed.
India’s phenomenal transformation from an impoverished nation in 1947 into an emerging global power whose $3 trillion economy is Asia’s third largest has turned it into a major exporter of things like software and vaccines. Millions have escaped poverty into a growing, aspirational middle class as its high-skilled sectors have soared.
“It’s extraordinary — a poor country like India wasn’t expected to succeed in such sectors,” said Nimish Adhia, an economics professor at Manhattanville College.
This year, the economy is forecast to expand at a 7.4% annual pace, according to the International Monetary Fund, making it one of the world’s fastest growing.
But even as India’s economy swells, so has joblessness. The unemployment rate remains at 7% to 8% in recent months. Only 40% of working age Indians are employed, down from 46% five years ago, the Center for Monitoring the Indian Economy (CMIE) says.
“If you look at a poor person in 1947 and a poor person now, they are far more privileged today. However if you look at it between the haves and the have nots, that chasm has grown,” said Gayathri Vasudevan, chairperson of LabourNet, a social enterprise.
“While India continues to grow well, that growth is not generating enough jobs – crucially, it is not creating enough good quality jobs,” said Mahesh Vyas, chief executive at CMIE. Only 20% of jobs in India are in the formal sector, with regular wages and security, while most others are precarious and low-quality with few to no benefits.
That’s partly because agriculture remains the mainstay, with about 40% of workers engaged in farming.
As workers lost jobs in cities during the pandemic, many flocked back to farms, pushing up the numbers. “This didn’t necessarily improve productivity – but you’re employed as a farmer. It’s disguised unemployment,” Vyas said.
With independence from Britain in 1947, the country’s leaders faced a formidable task: GDP was a mere 3% of the world’s total, literacy rates stood at 14% and the average life expectancy was 32 years, said Adhia.
By the most recent measures, literacy stands at 74% and life expectancy at 70 years. Dramatic progress came with historic reforms in the 1990s that swept away decades of socialist control over the economy and spurred remarkable growth.
The past few decades inspired comparisons to China as foreign investment poured in, exports thrived and new industries — like information technology – were born. But India, a latecomer to offshoring by Western multinationals, is struggling to create mass employment through manufacturing. And it faces new challenges in plotting a way forward.
Financing has tended to flow into profitable, capital intensive sectors like petrol, metal and chemicals. Industries employing large numbers of workers, like textiles and leather work, have faltered. This trend continued through the pandemic: despite Modi’s 2014 ‘Make in India’ pitch to turn the country into another factory floor for the world, manufacturing now employs around 30 million. In 2017, it employed 50 million, according to CMIE data.
As factory and private sector employment shrink, young jobseekers increasingly are targeting government jobs, coveted for their security, prestige and benefits.
Some, like 21-year-old Sahil Rajput, view such work as a way out of poverty. Rajput has been fervently preparing for a job in the army, working in a low-paid data-entry job to afford private coaching to become a soldier and support his unemployed parents.
But in June, the government overhauled military recruitment to cut costs and modernize, changing long-term postings into four-year contracts after which only 25% of recruits will be retained. That move triggered weeks of protests, with young people setting vehicles on fire.
Rajput knows he might not be able to get a permanent army job. “But I have no other options,” he said. “How can I dream of a future when my present is in tatters?”
The government is banking on technology, a rare bright spot, to create new jobs and opportunities. Two decades ago, India became an outsourcing powerhouse as companies and call centers boomed. An explosion of start-ups and digital innovation aims to recreate that success – “India is now home to 75,000 startups in the 75th year of independence and this is only the beginning,” Minister of Commerce, Piyush Goyal, tweeted recently. More than 740,000 jobs have been created via start-ups, a 110% jump over the last six years, his ministry said.
There’s still a long way to go, in educating and training a labor force qualified for such work. Another worry is the steady retreat of working women in India — from a high of nearly 27% in 2005 to just over 20% in 2021, according to World Bank data.
Meanwhile, the stopgap of farming appears increasingly precarious as climate change brings extreme temperatures, scorching crops.
Sajan Arora, a 28-year-old farmer in India’s breadbasket state of Punjab, can no longer depend on ancestral farmland his family has relied on to survive. He, his wife and seven-month old daughter, plan to join family in Britain and find work there after selling some land.
“Agriculture has no way forward,” said Arora, saying he will do whatever work he can get, driving a taxi, working in a store or on a construction site.
He’s sad to leave his parents and childhood home behind, but believes the uncertainty of change offers “better prospects” than his current reality.
“If everything was right and well, why would we go? If we want a better life, we will have to leave,” he said. | https://kdvr.com/news/nationalworld-news/ap-international/at-75-india-seeks-way-forward-in-big-but-job-scarce-economy/ | 2022-08-11T20:44:14Z | https://kdvr.com/news/nationalworld-news/ap-international/at-75-india-seeks-way-forward-in-big-but-job-scarce-economy/ | true | 39 |
IAEA Chief Warns Of 'grave Hour' At Ukraine Nuclear Plant
Umer Jamshaid Published August 12, 2022 | 01:20 AM
United Nations, United States, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 12th Aug, 2022 ) :The head of the UN nuclear watchdog told the Security Council on Thursday that the agency must be allowed to inspect Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, saying that fighting near the site has sparked a "grave" crisis.
"This is a serious hour, a grave hour and the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) must be allowed to conduct its mission to Zaporizhzhia as soon as possible," Rafael Grossi told an emergency meeting of the Security Council via video feed.
Ukraine and Russia have been at war since Moscow invaded its neighbor in late February.
Their forces have clashed at and around Zaporizhzhia, leading to urgent international calls for a cessation of military activity around the plant, the largest of its kind in Europe.
The two sides have traded blame over a recent escalation in fighting around the nuclear facility, which was captured by Russian forces soon after their invasion.
Russia -- a permanent member of the Security Council with veto power -- called for the emergency meeting to address the crisis at the complex.
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ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia GOP Gov. Brian Kemp unfurled the first major policy proposals of his reelection bid Thursday, pledging to spend $2 billion on another state income tax rebate and revival of a long-dormant state property tax break while contending with Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams over who’s best for the state’s economy.
After Abrams argued this week that “miserly” Republicans are denying basic services and ignoring inequities in pursuit of low spending and tax cuts for the rich, Kemp renewed criticism of Abrams, again trying to tie her to the unpopularity of Democratic President Joe Biden.
“Abrams plans to spend more, tax more, regulate more,” Kemp said Thursday, “all while driving inflation higher and putting countless livelihoods at risk, just like her pal in the White House.”
Abrams already called for another round of income tax rebates. She’s also called on Kemp to suspend the gas tax through the end of 2022, and has pledged to not try to roll back the income tax cut, even though she criticizes benefits to the wealthy.
“While Brian Kemp is following Stacey Abrams’ lead in calling for tax rebates, he’s still pushing an extreme and dangerous agenda that threatens Georgia families and puts our economy at risk,” said Abrams spokesperson Alex Floyd, citing restrictive abortion laws and loose gun laws.
Kemp is sticking to the script Georgia Republicans have followed in 20 years in power. He said Thursday that if voters reelect him, he will seek a second round of income tax rebates like the $1.1 billion in payments issued this year, according to a Kemp campaign official with knowledge of plans who spoke on condition of anonymity. This year’s payments gave dual-earner households $500, single adults with dependents $375, and single adults $250.
The governor also will seek to revive a property tax break that succumbed in 2009 amid the state budget crisis caused by the Great Recession, the official said in previewing Kemp’s announcement. That tax break, first created by Democrat Roy Barnes in 1999, cost the state $428 million in 2008, saving homeowners $200 to $300 on tax bills. Kemp wants to go bigger, spending a billion to save what he says will be about $500 a year for taxpayers with homestead exemptions.
With property values rising, most taxpayers will see higher property tax bills this year because local governments and school districts did not reduce tax rates enough to hold tax bills level.
“For young Georgians just getting settled into their first home or parents who are sending their kids off to college, unforeseen jumps in property values and local tax bills over the last year only add to concerns of an uncertain economic future,” Kemp said.
Kemp can hand out cash because Georgia’s coffers are fat. The state ran a roughly $5 billion surplus in the year ended June 30, with more than $2 billion in surplus still banked from the year before.
The governor has also repeatedly renewed a gas tax break over five months. His administration plans to draw from the surplus to channel money to roadbuilding in place of what’s already $750 million in foregone fuel taxes. Kemp also signed a state income tax cut that begins in 2024 and could eventually reduce taxes by more than $2 billion.
Kemp accuses Abrams of backing his policies only because they’re popular.
“She criticized all those things before she came out and is now supporting them,” Kemp told reporters Wednesday.
Abrams slammed the property tax break in a speech Tuesday, calling it “paying off the property taxes of mansion owners and millionaires.” The Census Bureau says 66% of Georgians own homes, but Abrams focuses on housing affordability and the Kemp administration’s stuttering payout of federal COVID-19 relief to renters.
Abrams argues many, especially in rural Georgia, are missing out. She notes Georgia’s income rankings have fallen during two decades of Republican rule.
“Most Georgia families are doing everything right,” Abrams said Tuesday, arguing for more state investment in education and health care to boost everyone. “They work full-time jobs. They’re putting a little away when they can despite rising prices. Yet middle class families are struggling.”
Kemp used the power of incumbency to stomp Republican challenger David Perdue, delivering benefits and legislative accomplishments before the May primary. But he would have to wait until after any reelection for legislative approval of his new plans, barring an election-season special session. He was flanked Thursday by House Speaker David Ralston and Republican lieutenant governor candidate Burt Jones in support of his plans.
The governor would be building off Georgia’s record $21.2 billion in state-incentivized business investments last year, with companies committing to create 51,000 jobs. Georgia also has a record-low unemployment rate.
Kemp argues only Democrats are to blame for economic instability, saying Abrams deserves blame for helping get Biden elected.
“Hardworking Georgians are now faced with a Democrat-controlled Washington D.C. that is hellbent on driving 40-year high inflation even higher, and doing everything they can to make your life harder,” Kemp said. “The pain Georgians are feeling at the pump, and at the grocery store, is a direct result of these tax and spend policies pushed by Joe Biden and Stacey Abrams.”
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BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AGNC Investment Corp. (Nasdaq: AGNC) ("AGNC" or the "Company") announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.12 per share of common stock for August 2022. The dividend is payable on September 12, 2022 to common stockholders of record as of August 31, 2022.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A prominent prison reform advocate who disguised himself as a construction worker to hide guns, handcuff keys and hacksaw blades in the walls of a Nashville jail under construction pleaded guilty to a federal firearms charge on Thursday.
U.S. Attorney Attorney Mark Wildasin's office in Nashville announced Alex Friedmann' s guilty plea to being a felon in possession of a firearm. Friedmann had previous felony convictions, including armed robbery; assault with intent to commit first degree murder; and attempted aggravated robbery.
The plea in federal court follows a conviction last month after a jury trial in state court of felony vandalism for damage to the new jail. Much of what happened at the new $150 million Downtown Detention Center was caught on surveillance video and went undisputed at that trial.
Federal authorities say Friedmann contracted someone to build a 200-square-foot, fireproof storage area — determined to be a place to practice plans for the jail — in a basement area of one of the buildings at a Nashville complex where he owned a condominium. Authorities say Friedmann moved locked storage crates to a friend's house in nearby Joelton that contained 21 firearms, including assault rifles, handguns, shotguns and a 37mm launcher.
Nashville Sheriff Daron Hall has suggested Friedmann was planning a massive jailbreak. It remains unclear exactly what Friedmann planned to do. He did not testify at his trial in July.
“In my 35 years of law enforcement, rarely have I felt an individual needs to be held accountable to the greatest extent of the law as Alex Friedmann," Hall said in a statement Thursday. "He terrorized the entire Davidson County Sheriff’s Office downtown campus and today’s federal court action proves his evil plan was much broader than initially realized.”
Prosecutors said Friedmann had been going in the building for several months when a sheriff’s office official first noticed in December 2019 that two keys were missing from a set of keys at the new jail. The theft of the keys was discovered just weeks before the facility was scheduled to open.
Wildasin, the U.S. attorney, said sheriff's office workers helped avoid “the possibility for unspeakable tragedy.”
“Whatever sinister plan Friedmann had intended was foiled by the keen attention to detail by DCSO employees,” Wildasin said.
Surveillance video showed the same person who took the keys entering the jail numerous times and doing some type of work on the walls. When he entered again on Jan. 4, 2020, Friedmann was stopped in a secure area while police were called. During the wait, Friedmann took jail schematics out of his pocket, ripped them up and ate them, Nashville prosecutors have said.
As an activist against prison privatization, Friedmann had worked with Hall on the future of another Nashville jail — one that had been privatized but was returning to the control of the sheriff’s office. That is why Hall said he knew the security breach was serious when he learned the intruder was Friedmann.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MongoDB, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDB) today announced it will report its second quarter fiscal year 2023 financial results for the three months ended July 31, 2022, after the U.S. financial markets close on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.
In conjunction with this announcement, MongoDB will host a conference call on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss the Company's financial results and business outlook. A live webcast of the call will be available on the "Investor Relations" page of the Company's website at http://investors.mongodb.com. To access the call by phone, please go to this link (registration link), and you will be provided with dial in details. To avoid delays, we encourage participants to dial into the conference call fifteen minutes ahead of the scheduled start time. A replay of the webcast will also be available for a limited time at http://investors.mongodb.com.
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ALTON — Aldermen on Wednesday voted to help facilitate two Aug. 20 events in Alton.
Marquette Catholic High School's annual fall kick-off party is planned Aug. 20. The council voted to close Logan Street between State and Lincoln streets, behind Johnson's Corner, 1-11 p.m. to facilitate the event.
Aldermen also voted to facilitate the closure of Riley Avenue, between Johnson and Della streets, noon to 5 p.m. that same day to facilitate a back to school event at Stephanie's Place, 2526 Johnson St., in Alton.
Aldermen on Wednesday also referred three items to the next committee of the whole meeting:
• Adding language to the Alton City Code regarding adult use cannabis business establishments.
• Closing East 4th Street to facilitate the Marquette Catholic High School homecoming block party Sept. 17-19.
• Demolishing properties at 1135 Harrison St., 2619 Plainview Terrace, 3604 Thomas Ave. and 3602 Thomas Ave.
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Today in History: August 11, Biden names Harris
Today in History
Today is Thursday, Aug. 11, the 223rd day of 2022. There are 142 days left in the year.
Today’s Highlight in History:
On Aug. 11, 1997, President Bill Clinton made the first use of the historic line-item veto, rejecting three items in spending and tax bills. (However, the U.S. Supreme Court later struck down the veto as unconstitutional.)
On this date:
In 1860, the nation’s first successful silver mill began operation near Virginia City, Nevada.
In 1919, Germany’s Weimar Constitution was signed by President Friedrich Ebert.
In 1934, the first federal prisoners arrived at Alcatraz Island (a former military prison) in San Francisco Bay.
In 1949, President Harry S. Truman nominated General Omar N. Bradley to become the first chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
In 1952, Hussein bin Talal was proclaimed King of Jordan, beginning a reign lasting nearly 47 years.
In 1956, abstract painter Jackson Pollock, 44, died in an automobile accident on Long Island, New York.
In 1965, rioting and looting that claimed 34 lives broke out in the predominantly Black Watts section of Los Angeles.
In 1992, the Mall of America, the nation’s largest shopping-entertainment center, opened in Bloomington, Minnesota.
In 1993, President Bill Clinton named Army Gen. John Shalikashvili (shah-lee-kash-VEE’-lee) to be the new chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, succeeding the retiring Gen. Colin Powell.
In 2014, Academy Award-winning actor and comedian Robin Williams, 63, died in Tiburon, California, a suicide.
In 2016, the Obama administration said it had decided marijuana would remain on the list of most dangerous drugs, rebuffing growing support across the country for broad legalization, but said it would allow more research into its medical uses.
In 2020, Democrat Joe Biden named California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate; Harris was the first Black woman on a major party’s presidential ticket. The newly elected district attorney in Portland, Oregon, said he would not prosecute people arrested on non-violent misdemeanor charges during protests.
Ten years ago: Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney announced his choice of Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin to be his running mate. Usain Bolt capped his perfect London Olympics by leading Jamaica to victory in a world-record 36.84 seconds in the 4x100 meters. Allyson Felix won her third gold medal as the Americans rolled to an easy victory in the women’s 4x400 relay.
Five years ago: A federal judge ordered Charlottesville, Virginia, to allow a weekend rally of white nationalists and other extremists to take place at its originally-planned location downtown. (Violence erupted at the rally, and a woman was killed when a man plowed his car into a group of counterprotesters.) President Donald Trump unleashed fresh threats against North Korea, warning Kim Jong Un that he “will regret it fast” if he takes any action against U.S. territories or allies. Two passenger trains collided outside Egypt’s port city of Alexandria, killing 43 people.
One year ago: The Taliban seized three more Afghan provincial capitals and a local army headquarters, completing a blitz across the country’s northeast. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urged all pregnant women to get the COVID-19 vaccine as hospitals in hot spots around the U.S. saw disturbing numbers of unvaccinated mothers-to-be seriously ill with the virus. California’s largest single wildfire in recorded history continued to grow after destroying more than 1,000 buildings, nearly half of them homes, in the northern Sierra Nevada.
Today’s Birthdays: Songwriter-producer Kenny Gamble is 79. Rock musician Jim Kale (Guess Who) is 79. Magazine columnist Marilyn Vos Savant is 76. Country singer John Conlee is 76. Singer Eric Carmen is 73. Computer scientist and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak is 72. Wrestler-actor Hulk Hogan is 69. Singer Joe Jackson is 68. Playwright David Henry Hwang is 65. Actor Miguel A. Nunez Jr. is 63. Actor Viola Davis is 57. Actor Embeth Davidtz is 57. Actor Duane Martin is 57. Actor-host Joe Rogan is 55. R&B musician Chris Dave is 54. Actor Anna Gunn is 54. Actor Ashley Jensen is 54. Actor Sophie Okonedo (oh-koh-NAY’-doh) is 54. Rock guitarist Charlie Sexton is 54. Hip-hop artist Ali Shaheed Muhammad is 52. Actor Nigel Harman is 49. Actor Will Friedle is 46. Rock singer Ben Gibbard is 46. Actor Rob Kerkovich is 43. Actor Merritt Wever is 42. Actor Chris Hemsworth is 39. Rock musician Heath Fogg (Alabama Shakes) is 38. Rapper Asher Roth is 37. Actor Alyson Stoner is 29.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Creatd, Inc. (Nasdaq CM: CRTD) ("Creatd" or the "Company"), today announced the game-changing release of the Vocal mobile app for iOS to the general public. The long-awaited first version of the Vocal app was built to exponentially enhance the reach of Vocal creators. New app-exclusive features will significantly improve reader experience, allowing users to easily discover curated stories, widening distribution of content and opening up new monetization opportunities for creators. The introduction of the app presents partnering brands with yet another outlet to Vocal's rapidly-growing audience by providing them with a scalable and unique platform to introduce products and services that are aligned with Creatd's vision.
Users can now download the Vocal app from the Apple App Store to engage with the content and creators they know and love, and discover new favorites. The app leverages Vocal's existing "Subscribe" feature to enable enhanced content discovery with an emphasis on reader preferences; app users will have the benefit of quick and easy access to a custom in-app "Library" highlighting the stories and creators they have previously subscribed-to, fostering a more personalized and highly-curated reader experience. As part of the app's product roadmap, users will be able to access future premium resources and features, such as Vocal Coins – a new payment system within Vocal, which is part of the Company's broader token economics initiative.
Commented Creatd's founder and COO Justin Maury, "With the release of the Vocal app to the general public, we are excited to achieve a whole new level of community engagement, while at the same time unlocking new revenue streams for creators, brands and our company."
Download the Vocal app for iOS on the Apple App Store, here.
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Creatd, Inc. (Nasdaq CM: CRTD) is a company with a mission to provide economic opportunities to creators and brands by multiplying the impact of platforms, people, and technology. The Company has four main business segments, or 'pillars': Creatd Labs, Creatd Partners, Creatd Ventures, and Creatd Studios. Each pillar is characterized by a distinct revenue model, while operating on a shared-services structure and proprietary data collected from our multiple technology platforms. Creatd's pillars work together to create a flywheel effect, supporting our core vision of creating a viable and safe ecosystem for all stakeholders in the creator economy.
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Treasurer of the State of North Carolina grew its holdings in Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:C – Get Rating) by 3.4% during the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 872,292 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 28,758 shares during the quarter. Treasurer of the State of North Carolina’s holdings in Citigroup were worth $46,580,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. Griffin Asset Management Inc. grew its stake in shares of Citigroup by 11.6% in the first quarter. Griffin Asset Management Inc. now owns 6,260 shares of the company’s stock worth $334,000 after acquiring an additional 653 shares in the last quarter. Private Trust Co. NA raised its holdings in shares of Citigroup by 6.7% in the first quarter. Private Trust Co. NA now owns 15,817 shares of the company’s stock valued at $845,000 after buying an additional 997 shares during the last quarter. Acropolis Investment Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Citigroup in the first quarter valued at about $122,000. Golden Green Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Citigroup by 47.8% in the first quarter. Golden Green Inc. now owns 21,259 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,135,000 after buying an additional 6,879 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA raised its holdings in Citigroup by 9.9% during the first quarter. Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA now owns 13,816 shares of the company’s stock worth $738,000 after purchasing an additional 1,250 shares in the last quarter. 74.91% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Citigroup Trading Up 1.9 %
Shares of Citigroup stock traded up $1.03 during trading on Thursday, hitting $54.22. The stock had a trading volume of 470,313 shares, compared to its average volume of 20,964,222. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $49.17 and a 200 day simple moving average of $53.73. The company has a market capitalization of $105.01 billion, a PE ratio of 6.92, a P/E/G ratio of 0.64 and a beta of 1.60. The company has a quick ratio of 0.93, a current ratio of 0.93 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.43. Citigroup Inc. has a 1 year low of $43.44 and a 1 year high of $74.64.
Citigroup Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 26th. Shareholders of record on Monday, August 1st will be given a $0.51 dividend. This represents a $2.04 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.76%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, July 29th. Citigroup’s dividend payout ratio is 26.09%.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several research firms have recently commented on C. Royal Bank of Canada lowered their price target on shares of Citigroup from $65.00 to $60.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, June 27th. Morgan Stanley decreased their target price on shares of Citigroup from $57.00 to $46.00 and set an “underweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, July 12th. Jefferies Financial Group cut their price target on shares of Citigroup from $54.00 to $48.00 in a research note on Monday, July 11th. Evercore ISI set a $54.00 target price on shares of Citigroup in a research note on Tuesday, July 19th. Finally, Oppenheimer lifted their price target on shares of Citigroup from $81.00 to $86.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, July 18th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, nine have issued a hold rating and eight have issued a buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Citigroup currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $62.95.
Citigroup Profile
Citigroup Inc, a diversified financial services holding company, provides various financial products and services to consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions in North America, Latin America, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The company operates in two segments, Global Consumer Banking (GCB) and Institutional Clients Group (ICG).
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Here's Exactly How to Optimize for the $4,194 Social Security Monthly Max
A $4,194 monthly Social Security check could help you finance a pretty comfortable retirement, especially if you have personal savings too. But few people manage to pull this off. If you're up for the challenge, here are the three steps you need to take to lock in the maximum Social Security benefit.
Step one: Work at least 35 years
The Social Security Administration considers your income during your 35 highest-earning years, adjusted for inflation, when calculating your benefit. You can still qualify for Social Security if you haven't worked that long, but you'll receive smaller checks due to zero-income years being factored in. If you only work 30 years, for example, you'll have five zero-income years weighing your benefit down.
Working longer than 35 years might increase your benefit. This isn't the case for everyone, but many people earn more later in their careers than they did when they first joined the workforce.
Once you've worked more than 35 years, the government will ignore some of those earlier, lower-earning years when calculating your benefit and include the newer, higher-earning years. That leads to larger benefit checks compared to what you'd get if you stopped working right at 35 years.
Step two: Earn the equivalent of $147,000 in 2022 dollars in each of those years
This step is the reason most people aren't able to earn the maximum $4,194 Social Security benefit. It requires a high income that's out of reach for most Americans. Even if you manage to earn six figures, you need to be able to pull it off for 35 years to claim the largest checks.
In future years, the bar you'll have to meet in order to claim the maximum benefit will be even higher. For 2022, $147,000 is the maximum income subject to Social Security tax. But this is expected to rise to about $155,100 for 2023. In years past, this figure was lower.
The bottom line is, you need to consistently pay the maximum Social Security tax if you want the largest Social Security benefit. Realistically, it's not going to happen for most people, but that's OK. You can still use this information to your advantage.
Anything you can do today to increase your income will also help your Social Security benefit. Things like negotiating a raise, securing a better-paying job with a different company, or working overtime are all fair game. You could also think about starting a side business if that's something that appeals to you.
Step three: Wait to sign up for benefits until 70
The government assigns everyone a full retirement age (FRA) based on their birth year, and it uses this information, along with a person's income, to determine the size of their Social Security checks. For today's workers, FRA is somewhere between 66 and 67.
You can claim as early as 62 , but signing up before your FRA shrinks your checks. Those who sign up at 62 get 25% less per month if their FRA is 66 or 30% less if their FRA is 67.
Delaying benefits increases your checks a little at a time until you reach your maximum benefit at 70. Those who do this receive an extra 24% per month if their FRA is 67 or 32% if their FRA is 66. And that extra boost is key if you want the $4,194 monthly benefit.
But this doesn't mean delaying benefits is always your best move. If you have a terminal illness or you really need financial help, signing up early is wise. But those who think they'll make it into their 80s or beyond and can afford to delay, often end up with larger lifetime benefits by doing so.
It can be a little disappointing to know the maximum Social Security benefit is out of reach. But now that you know a little more about how the government calculates benefits, you can start to pursue your own maximum benefit. Think about when you'd like to claim Social Security and review this annually when you look over your retirement plan. Don't be afraid to make changes if your retirement plans change over time.
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