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Preseason AP College Football Poll is out. Where is Ohio State?
The USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll came out about a week ago, and now the other historical preseason poll has dropped.
The Associated Press College Football Poll’s beginnings go back to the 1930s. Through much of its history, the AP Poll played a big part in determining who played for the national title until the College Football Playoff era arrived.
Ohio State has been a monster in the poll, showing up as No. 1 often and inside the top 25 on an almost annual basis. That didn’t change with the release of the poll on Monday. The Buckeyes landed at No. 2 behind Alabama.
Rounding out the top 10 are Georgia (3), Clemson (4), Notre Dame (5), Texas A&M (6), Utah (7), Michigan (8), Oklahoma (9) and Baylor (10).
The Crimson Tide’s preseason No. 1 ranking is the seventh in 15 years under coach Nick Saban. Since the preseason rankings started in 1950, only Oklahoma with 10 has been No. 1 in the initial AP Top 25 more often than Alabama. | by @ralphdrussoap https://t.co/k5hvkdDvnk
— AP Top 25 (@AP_Top25) August 15, 2022
Obviously, it’s just the preseason and these rankings will change drastically as the season goes on, but it’s good to see Ohio State continuing to get some recognition before all the fun kicks off on Sept. 3.
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Oleksandr Zinchenko has lavished praise on Arsenal team-mate Gabriel Martinelli, claiming that the Brazilian has an "unbelievable future". Martinelli has netted in each of the Gunners' wins over Crystal Palace and Leicester. He also finished last term with four goal involvements in his final five appearances.
Mikel Arteta will be encouraged by the 21-year-old - who has struggled with injuries in the past - completing 90 minutes in each of those games.
Zinchenko, meanwhile, has begun his Arsenal career on a positive note, starting both matches and registering an assist against Palace.
What has Zinchenko said about Martinelli?
“He is incredible, he is a real diamond,” Zinchenko told Standard Sport. “I would say exactly the same things about him that I say about Gabriel Jesus.
“The way these two guys are working — how everyone is working really — every single day is unbelievable. He (Martinelli) has got amazing quality and he’s still young. I am pretty sure he has an unbelievable future.”
Zinchenko on 'world class' Gabriel Jesus
Zinchenko also took time to toast Jesus' start to the campaign, who joined Arsenal from Manchester City alongside the Ukrainian this summer.
“I never had any doubts about him, because he’s a world-class player in terms of his numbers,” he added.
“You can see it as well in how he works along with his attitude every day in training. He’s an example. He’s an incredible player, always hungry for goals. He doesn’t stop at all and I’m so happy for him.”
Competition with Kieran Tierney
So far this season Zinchenko has been selected ahead of Kieran Tierney, who is returning to full fitness following a knee injury.
“He is an amazing player. Even when I was at City I was watching his games,” he said of Tierney.
“I think it is good competition for each of us. We are going to push each other, and I think that’s the key. That’s how we need to move on. The most important thing is both of us want to try and help the team as much as we can.”
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One of the Largest Craft Fairs in Minnesota Returns to Little Falls in September
One of the best weekends of the year in Central Minnesota is just around the corner. The Little Falls Arts and Crafts Fair is taking over the Downtown Little Falls area the weekend of September 10th and 11th.
The Little Falls Arts & Crafts and Market Place Fairs is an award winning Fair that draws over 100,000 people over the 2 day event. In its 49th year, the Fair has grown to encompass other venues that complement the event.
In addition to the wonderful vendors set up along the streets and parking lots of Little Falls, the Lone Eagle Auto Club sponsors a Car Show & Swap Meet, the West Little Falls Antiques & Collectibles Fair started in 2003, and the Market Place Fair was added in 2012.
This event is one that I have been attending every year since I was a child. There have only been a few years that I have missed due to college, illness, or a work commitment I just couldn't get out of.
I love walking the streets of Little Falls and seeing what these artisans from all over have to offer. Of course, I have my favorite artists and vendors I have to hit up every year, but there's always new stuff to discover as well.
A few years ago I found an artist that did portrait paintings of singers on vinyl records. I bought one with Tom Petty painted on it, and the next year I bought an acrylic pour-painted wall clock from her. She has been a permanent stop on my list as long as she will be a vendor there.
You just never know what you are going to find around every corner at the Little Falls Arts and Crafts Fair. This year the event is happening Saturday, September 10th from 8 am - 6 pm, and Sunday, September 11h from 9 am - 4 pm. For all the details and list of vendors in 2022, visit the official website.
Check out the TikTok I made at the Little Falls Arts and Crafts Fair in 2021:
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Tracks used by the nation's deadliest railroad will see added fencing to keep pedestrians away and safety improvements at crossings under a $25 million federal grant announced Monday.
Brightline and government officials announced the grant as the privately owned passenger line continues to be plagued by deaths along its tracks between Miami and West Palm Beach.
In the past two weeks, Brightline trains have killed three people, and 68 since the service began its first runs five years ago. That’s about one death for every 33,000 miles (53,000 kilometer) its trains travel, and is the worst fatality rate among the nation’s more than 800 railroads, according to an ongoing Associated Press analysis of Federal Railroad Administration data.
The grant, part of the U.S. Department of Transportation's Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity program, will cover safety features, including 33 miles (53 kilometers) of fencing at locations of frequent trespassing along with extensive crossing improvements at all 333 crossings along the corridor, which will eventually stretch from Miami to Orlando, Brightline President Patrick Goddard said.
The company will also install an additional 150 warning signs and 170 more suicide crisis hotline signs “to better reach those who might be struggling with suicide," Goddard said.
None of the deaths involving Brightline have been blamed on the railroad, its equipment or its crews. Law enforcement investigations showed most victims were either suicidal, intoxicated, mentally ill or had gone around barriers at an intersection in an attempt to beat the trains, which travel up to 79 mph (128 kph) through densely populated areas with stops in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach.
“We want Brightline to be in the news for all of the right reasons," Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz said during a news conference in Fort Lauderdale. “Unfortunately there have been too many incidents, some of which when we are dealing with a sadly determined person who wants to end their life on the tracks."
Officials hope the suicide crisis hotline signs and fencing in areas where multiple pedestrian deaths have occurred will help.
They also addressed the motorists who attempt to cross the tracks ahead of a train.
“When you see these train gates come down, you are not going to beat a train," Broward County Mayor Michael Udine said. “Do not try. Don’t do it. Be safe. Be smart."
To help fill out the private/public partnership, Brightline and the Florida Department of Transportation are each chipping in $10 million, bringing the project to $45 million.
“This is a big day and we’re dealing with a very big deal," said Republican Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart, who serves with Wasserman Schultz on the House appropriations committee. “What Brightline is doing and what they’ve done is a national model."
Brightline will install delineators and edge striping, along with painted boxes on the roadway at crossings in an effort to keep motorists out of the danger zones, Goddard said. They will also put plastic poles, similar to those used to separate express lanes on highways, to keep drivers from changing lanes in an effort to go around the crossing bars that warn of oncoming trains.
The tracks are shared by Brightline and Florida East Coast Railway, with the higher speed passenger trains making stops in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach throughout the day. Stations are currently being added in Aventura, north of Miami, and in Boca Raton. An expansion to Orlando, which would connect Miami to central Florida, is expected in 2023.
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By Muhammed Belgore
IN just about a couple of months time,Nigerians will go to the polls. The people will select new leaders across the nation and for the nation. Highlighting Nigeria’s woes on paper so as to inform the readers of this article or any other article, is to my own mind, a needless exercise. Everybody can see where we are. The deaf can hear the cries of the citizens all across the country. The blind can see the wanton penury and abject suffering of the masses.
There is no need to dwell on that. Or is it the security problems? Well I just said there’s no need to dwell on the issues, so I won’t. We have no other country, we have no other home. It is a global world. One should not limit himself to boundaries created by men, so as to say that no other place can become home. Indeed emigration is possible. Yet we cannot all decide to bolt and find for ourselves refuge in some far away abode, we have to, we must seek to repair our land.
In Nigeria’s political history, I do not think that there has been a time when the youths have been as politically interested as they are now, that ofcourse is due to the neglect that the affairs of the nation is facing. The realisation that as young people, with our numbers, we can affect our political destinies has led more and more to seek to participate in the forthcoming elections by getting their PVCs and arming themselves with the only democratic arsenal that is possible in order to prosecute this mission of rescuing our dear country.
This realisation is not by itself a solution. This will to participate is not all that will do the trick, the germaine question afterwards is that with that power of one vote for each voter, which of these various manner of people on the ballot papers will one vote for? Honestly I don’t think the answer to this question can be readily answered by any right thinking person who can juxtapose these candidates side by side and then select one. The reality is very sad. Let us do a brief examination, just a small one.
There are two political parties with a realistic chance. Everybody knows them, the PDP and the APC. There is the emerging third force which is the Labour Party and then the rest. Analysing the two political giants and the third force while leaving the rest for who wants to bother, we have Atiku Abubakar, BAT and Peter Obi.
The question I suppose for every voter to ponder on is that of these three, which of them can one confidently beat his chest for and say will work for the betterment of Nigeria, which of them will truly huff and puff to fix all the obvious destruction that the country is suffering? I don’t know the answer. That I don’t know the answer is why I know that there is cause for concern, we are in serious trouble.
For Atiku Abubakar, he is a business man with all that reputation as a mass employer of labour. He was once our Vice President but the highlight of his foray as the number two citizen is his well known confrontations and quarrel with his boss. That is his only legacy as a former Vice President. Many will say a Vice President is simply someone that occupies a seat without any real powers, but this man without any real powers fought his boss, the President. Interesting. Some claim he secured his party’s ticket by buying the delegates. I suppose that speaks well about both the fabric of his party and himself. He is more than I have sought to say here but I hope you understand the gist and the essence of this effort.
Then there is BAT. Honestly, while I understand the hysteria about this candidate’s age and health, I do not think that is what should be at the forefront of the discussions about his qualifications to be President. This writer doesn’t care if he’s on a wheel chair, the question is: does he possess the will, the character and intellectual capability to rescue Nigeria from this turbulent waters that the country is drowning in? BAT has a legacy of working with capable minds and mentoring intellectually sound individuals; but alongside this, there is the issue of those bullion vans that cannot be explained away legitimately.
BAT is the leader of a political party that has overseen the affairs of Nigeria for the past seven years. I do not think he can be divorced from the consequences of the failure of leadership that Nigeria has suffered in those seven years. Again, BAT is all these and more, you get the gist. The third candidate is the champion of the third force, the emerging revolutionary of Twitter youths, aka the obedients, Peter Obi.
What is his own major legacy as governor of Anambra State? He says he left money in the coffers of the state, that he saved the people’s money; perhaps he has confused the duties of a governor with that of a banker, possibly; but the thing is, those that came after him said he didn’t even leave any money because he awarded contracts that were yet to be paid for. All over Twitter obedients are with their keypads fiercely campaigning for this supposedly unique candidate who means well, but he was on the ticket of that other candidate that shouldn’t be President just four years ago. Wahala!
Yet these are the choices available to us, how then does one decide where to pitch his tent? I think the people must first of all accept the fact that no angel is coming to save us. That this next election is the beginning of a process. What the voter should be concerned about is which of these candidates possesses more than the others, the characteristics of the kind of leader that Nigeria needs after President Muhammadu Buhari.
A fearless leader with an unquenchable zeal to do the right thing and take the toughest decisions because his only motive is to get Nigeria back amongst the committee of thriving nations. I don’t know if this will be Atiku Abubakar, BAT or Peter Obi. The campaigns will be in full force in a very short time. I hope that at the end of it, the candidates would have each been able to show us through their manifestos what exactly they have to offer.
At the end of the day, Let the voter resolve thy dilemma upon true convictions barring sentiment because we have no other place to call home except Nigeria.
MDAs and encourage them to fully adopt e-government platforms in their offices. The current leadership in Galaxy Backbone has taken it as its responsibility to continue to lead the conversation and drive aimed at encouraging the adoption of digital services across MDAs.
As GBB strives to improve the digital experience of its infrastructure, it is also the responsibility of leadership in some of these establishments to engage its people in this same light so that the support Galaxy Backbone is providing is felt in more and more areas across the country.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FC Bayern and Deutsche Telekom (T-Mobile's parent company) have agreed to an early extension of their successful 20-year partnership until 2027. The two partners will continue to delight fans of the German record champions with innovative services and offers.
Oliver Kahn, FC Bayern CEO: "We're very happy that Deutsche Telekom has been at FC Bayern's side for 20 years. Telekom stands for innovation in a multimedia world, for innovation, for being forward-thinking. Together we have already experienced a unique success story. Our aim is to continue to set standards in sport and beyond - and we have succeeded once again with this contract extension."
Andreas Jung, FC Bayern board member responsible for marketing: "FC Bayern has always relied on partnerships that represent reliability and continuity. Our cooperation with Deutsche Telekom is a perfect example of this. We're glad that we'll continue to have this partner at our side, which gives us important certainty in our planning. Moreover, as we have done for the last 20 years, we'll continue to develop new and exciting ways of delighting our fans together."
Michael Hagspihl, Senior Vice President Global Strategic Projects and Marketing Partnerships at Deutsche Telekom: "FC Bayern Munich and Deutsche Telekom have written an amazing success story in the last 20 years. We're very proud of these joint successes and the many milestones. Thanks to the enormous media presence, innovative energy and the effects of that, our partnership is worth many times over what we put into it together."
Telekom will continue to have exclusive access to content from the club, which the company offers to its customers via FC Bayern.tv on MagentaTV. The central aims of the partnership are the effective support of brand and product communication as well as the successful implementation of sales-supporting measures. Since 2002, the telecommunications company has been present as the main sponsor on shirts and advertising boards at the Allianz Arena, among other things. Numerous joint projects and innovations have accompanied the simultaneous rise of both brands to globally successful players. These include exciting fan campaigns and the creation of a unique multimedia experience, 'StadiumVision'. In addition, 'FC Bayern.tv live' was the first 24-hour television channel dedicated to a German football club. And with 5G mobile technology coverage across the whole of the Allianz Arena, Telekom once again set standards.
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For most of us, there’s a moment when we realize that life is dangerous. One distracted step off the curb or a sneeze on the highway and it could all be over in an instant. Usually, we reach this grim conclusion after we’re confronted with the untimely death of a loved one, or upon the discovery of a hard lump in soft tissue one evening in the bath. But for me, even my earliest memories are deeply anxious ones. Despite a sheltered upbringing in relative safety, in my mind, danger was everywhere all the time. As my siblings scrambled up tall, unstable-looking trees and dove headfirst into dark lakes and deep oceans, I remained resolutely on solid ground, scanning the horizon for dangers that never came.
Driving always seemed catastrophically dangerous. Whenever we would drive across a bridge, onto a ferry, or along a mountain pass I would whisper a prayer over and over and pull out my eyelashes, a ritual that I was convinced would keep us safe from plunging into water or being crushed by falling boulders.
When I finally passed my learner’s test at the age of 17 on the fifth try, my patient father was reluctant to criticize my driving, even as I careened past stop signs I couldn’t see through my tears and plowed into a neighbour’s minivan after mixing up the pedals. Every involuntary wince or sharp intake of breath from my usually calm father reinforced my certainty that I could not, and should not, drive. Life was already dangerous enough – why add a one-ton killing machine to the mix? For five years, he tried in his gentle way to teach me and I did everything to avoid driving until he eventually gave up and resigned himself to chauffeuring me around well into my twenties.
“Learn to drive” was my secret New Year’s resolution every year for 13 years. Thanks to Vancouver’s excellent transit system and an abundance of generous friends with cars, I managed to put it off until one night in 2016, when my husband started vomiting blood into a battered mixing bowl at 2 a.m. An ambivalent ambulance dispatcher told us the wait would be an hour, and the taxis I ordered never arrived. As the colour drained from my husband’s face, we waited desperately for my father, who lived 40 minutes away, to drive us to the closest hospital, which was five minutes from our apartment. That night, I paid for 10 driving lessons on my credit card while sitting in the waiting room as Craig slowly regained his colour in the intensive care ward.
A week later, I found my instructor, Maria, waiting for me in the parking lot of the closest driving school. Maria was tiny, less than five feet tall, and wrapped in a long pink parka. From the off, she made it clear that she had zero interest in indulging my driving anxiety. “In you get!” she yelled, tossing me the keys to an ancient Ford Fiesta and installing herself in the passenger seat, her foot hovering over the instructor’s emergency brake.
Over the next five weeks, I learned to change lanes and parallel park, with Maria steadfastly refusing to let me cancel lessons or pull over to cry. With two sweaty hands firmly gripping the steering wheel, it was impossible to pull out any of my eyelashes. Eventually, with Maria’s calm firmness and the safety net of that emergency brake, I was driving competently through Vancouver at rush hour, over bridges and through tunnels.
If Maria noticed that I was more anxious than the average learner, she never mentioned it, but I noticed that she followed every instruction with “when you feel safe.” In our first lesson, I jokingly told her that I never felt safe. She looked into my face and said, with all seriousness, “you’re safe,” while giving the emergency brake a gentle kick. I almost believed her.
My husband and I were due to move to England the next month, and I was determined to get my licence. I booked my road test three days before we were scheduled to leave, and I drove Maria’s Ford to the testing centre, my confidence draining away as it came into view. “I think you can pass, but if not we’ll try again,” Maria said as she bustled me in.
The test felt as if it lasted for hours. I slowed cautiously in school zones and waved pedestrians across crosswalks while blinking back tears. When we arrived back at the testing centre, the assessor told me I had passed, barely, and that I had “good vibes” and “a great attitude.” Drenched in sweat and shaking, I thanked her, doing my best impression of a relaxed person. I gave Maria a covert thumbs up as I had my picture taken. “Really?” she mouthed back to me, eyebrows raised in visible surprise, misled perhaps by my tear-stained face.
When we arrived in England later that week, I realized that I didn’t know how good I had it back in Vancouver, with its wide roads, grid system and traffic lights. English roads seemed like an impossible maze of tiny streets and tunnels. Cars lined up behind me at the entrance to roundabouts, leaning on their horns as I craned my neck to see around the corner, unsure of how to gauge the speed and distance between each passing car.
Four years later, after plenty of tearful meltdowns in parking lots, I have gradually worked myself up to driving alone. I’ve gone from requiring total silence on car journeys to being able to listen to the radio. Previously, I found Google Maps too overwhelming and so I navigated using road signs and memory, with varying degrees of success. Now I catch myself looking out the windows on long solo drives, admiring neon yellow fields of rapeseed and green pastures full of lambs. This spring, my family came to visit me in England after a long separation due to COVID-19. I picked them up from the airport and we chatted happily as I drove us home, the radio on in the background.
For anxious people, the urge to hide and quit and rely on others is always there. The past few years have only deepened my feeling that the world is a fundamentally scary place, that our human bodies are fragile and that, ultimately, how much time we are allotted on Earth is mostly down to chance. But, still, I am happier – driving, swimming in the North Sea and travelling on my own. Now that I’m in my midthirties, a small number of people depend on me and I am determined to care for them, even when I feel that familiar grip of fear. I am ready to take them wherever they need to go.
Caitrin Innis lives in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) and Democratic challenger Rochelle Garza are almost tied ahead of this year’s midterms, a poll released Monday shows.
The Dallas Morning News-University of Texas at Tyler poll found Paxton leading Garza 34 to 32 percent among Texas voters, within the poll’s margin of error of plus or minus 2.8 percentage points.
Paxton and Garza both garnered the bulk of their support from their own party, with 68 percent of Democrats and 64 percent of Republicans saying they’d back their party’s nominee in the race.
Slightly more Democrats would support Paxton (9 percent) than Republicans would support Garza (7 percent). Garza had a 5-point lead among independents.
Among those who support Garza, a former American Civil Liberties Union attorney, 13 percent reported what they most like about her is that she’s “not Paxton,” the second most popular reason after her party affiliation. The next-highest cited reason for supporting Garza was “honesty/trust,” at 12 percent, which was cited less often as a reason for supporting Paxton, at 6 percent.
The most-cited reason for supporting Paxton was his Republican affiliation, followed by “Good AG” and “conservative.”
Forty-one percent of Texas voters said they “approved” or “strongly approved” of Paxton’s job performance, while 40 percent said they “disapproved” or “strongly disapproved.”
Paxton has been embroiled in legal trouble in recent months.
He was sued by the Texas State Bar earlier this year for trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. A district attorney in the state also said Paxton violated Texas open records law by not releasing certain communications related to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riots. Paxton and his wife reportedly attended a rally in support of former President Trump on Jan. 6.
Paxton was also indicted for securities fraud shortly after taking office, and investigated by the FBI over whether he abused his office to help a campaign donor. He’s denied the accusations.
Respondents were evenly split on whether they agreed or disagreed that, “in light of recent headline news” about Paxton, “he has the integrity to serve as attorney general,” at 34 percent each. Thirty-two percent of respondents reported being unsure.
Conducted Aug. 1 to Aug. 7, the poll surveyed 1,384 registered voters, of which 33 percent reported being Democrats and 40 percent reported being Republicans. Twenty-seven percent said they were affiliated with neither party. | https://kfor.com/hill-politics/texas-attorney-general-locked-in-close-race-with-democratic-challenger-poll/ | 2022-08-15T19:43:24Z | https://kfor.com/hill-politics/texas-attorney-general-locked-in-close-race-with-democratic-challenger-poll/ | false | 21 |
Sometimes in life it’s funny how personalities form and grow over time.
Take Waupun juniors Abel, Josie and Owen Kooima as examples. They’re a set of 16-year-old triplets, who are nicknamed A.J.O by their mother Helen Kooima.
Josie undoubtedly became the boss of the pack, Abel the charismatic goofball and Owen was deemed the responsible one of the bunch.
“Josie runs everything and we kind of follow,” Abel Kooima said. “I’m serious. I remember when we were younger, Josie would force us to do chores. She told us (what to do). She was basically running us three and telling us what to do. It was sometimes for her benefit.”
Over time, they’ve found ways to support one another in athletics even through busy schedules, and it's a rallying point for fellow Warriors classmates.
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“I told my mom she needs to write a book because it’s such a weird dynamic,” Josie Kooima said. “It’s not twins where you’re constantly comparing yourself to each other. You have three and you always have someone to fall back on, and you always have someone to have your back. You also have someone to keep you in check.”
Josie Kooima has found success through girls cross country and girls hockey while both Abel and Owen have succeeded in football together. Abel also plays for the Warriors’ boys hockey team while Owen wrestles.
“Now that we’re older we put all of our focus on one or two things at a time,” Owen Kooima said. “We’re really passionate about what we do. We’re not (slacking) on anything.”
The brothers are in their third year playing football and shared offensive line duties last fall. Owen Kooima played right guard while Abel was the left guard.
“They always say, ‘Treat your fellow linemen like your brothers,’” Owen Kooima said. “Then my actual brother came along to play. ... It was easy to communicate and understand each other on what we wanted and what we wanted done. Communication, physically, we were able to yell at each other and say things to each other that maybe would cross a line with other people.”
Owen will stay at guard and defensive tackle this season while Abel will move to tight end and linebacker.
“You can still see Owen run everything,” Abel said. “I’m watching him because now we’re on the same side of the ball. It’s going to be a lot of fun.”
Like his sister being the leader of A.J.O., Owen has become a leader of the Warriors over the last two seasons because of the upperclassmen. It’s a trait that Josie said doesn’t surprise her at all, but what does is him playing football altogether.
“He was a little meatball,” Josie Kooima said, describing her youngest sibling as he appeared five years ago. “He played video games and he didn’t go outside. Just to see him grow as a person because of sports and because of our community; he’s a completely different person.”
A big reason for Owen’s maturity is wrestling. Growing up, all three played hockey, but he quit because he was slow and not very good, so he did wrestling.
Meanwhile, the two older Kooimas compete for the Waupun boys hockey team and the Fond du Lac co-op girls hockey team.
“We have loved seeing them each find their own thing,” Helen Kooima said. “And it’s a stellar experience to see your kid cheer on their sibling. … We and our family just loves watching them compete together. Their interactions on the field are so fun to see, but at home we get to see them razz each other and keep the humility, and yet encourage each other and have the other’s back.”
KICKOFF 2022: 10 must-watch high school football games
Pardeeville vs. Poynette, Aug. 26
Despite being separated by just 14 miles, Columbia County foes Pardeeville and Poynette haven’t met in the regular season in a dozen years. The Bulldogs and Pumas were set to end that drought last season before close contacts with COVID-19 within Poynette’s team put the kibosh on last year’s first meeting since the 2009 WIAA Division 5 playoffs. The two sides will tee it up again in Week 2 looking to prove which neighbor is best.
(ABOVE: Pardeeville's Eyob Smith tackles Cambria-Friesland quarterback Drake Burmania from behind during their season-opening game last year.)
Randolph vs. Fall River/Rio, Sept. 2
A rematch of last season’s Week 4 Trailways Conference match-up Randolph, which finished second behind Oshkosh Lourdes in league standings, tallied 22 unanswered points in the final 8 minutes, 31 seconds to escape Fall River/Rio 22-18. The Rebels which went 3-3 to close out the conference season and squeak into the playoffs with a 4-3 conference record, have a first-year head coach in Josh Haas. He came over from reigning Division 1 runner-up Sun Prairie.
(ABOVE: Randolph's Bryce Rataczak (2) runs between the tackles trying to get by Fall River/Rio's Matthew Miller (10) during the first half of a Trailways Conference game last season.)
Beaver Dam vs. Sun Prairie East, Sept. 9
There’s a little bit of the unknown for Beaver Dam when the Golden Beavers take on Sun Prairie East. Sun Prairie split up into two high schools and moved from the Big Eight Conference last year to the Badger Large Conference this season. The Cardinals will keep most of their coaching staff from last season and Week 4 will be the first time the Golden Beavers take on one of the Sun Prairie schools.
(ABOVE: Beaver Dam's Camron Mendoza, left, rips off a long run during the Golden Beavers' 14-6 win over Milton last last season. Mendoza and Co. must deal with another revolving door schedule this fall, including the unknowns of reigning Division 1 state runner-up Sun Prairie East following the district's addition of a second high school.)
Mauston vs. Wisconsin Dells, Sept. 16
Mauston and Wisconsin Dells played an instant classic in Week 9 last season with the Chiefs gutting out a thrilling 40-32 win to end their 36-year South Central Conference title drought. While the annual clash won’t close the regular season, it should still serve as an early season climax in Week 5 and should go a long way in determining who sits atop the SCC throne.
(ABOVE: Wisconsin Dells' Braden Buss avoids a tackle attempt by Mauston's Kyle Dahl during last year's South Central Conference game.)
Portage vs. Milton, Sept. 23
The 2021 season was filled with milestones for Portage, which ended a 14-year playoff drought, had a winning season and won its homecoming game. The Warriors’ home stretch toward another postseason berth starts with their homecoming clash with the Red Hawks in Week 6, the teams’ conference crossover game. Like Portage, Milton will be keen on continuing its recent run of success and this game could be a tipping point for either side.
(ABOVE: Portage's Ian Karpelenia races to the outside during last year's Badger Small Conference game against Reedsburg.)
Columbus vs. Madison Edgewood, Sept. 23
This Week 6 match-up will be a rematch of the game that wasn't. Columbus and Edgewood were set to do battle in the WIAA Division 4 state quarterfinal last season, but that game never happened. Instead, the No. 2 Cardinals faced off against No. 5 Kewaskum after No. 1 Crusaders had to forfeit its season due to use of an ineligible player. With a guaranteed chance to square off this season, the Crusaders likely won’t want to waste their shot against the reigning league champs.
(ABOVE: Columbus' Colton Brunell runs for a 73-yard touchdown during last year's WIAA Division 4 Level 2 playoff football game against Lake Mills.)
Beaver Dam vs. Watertown, Sept. 23
This will be the 100th meeting between the former Wisconsin Little Ten rivals. According to WisSports.net, the rivalry between the Golden Beavers and Goslings dates back to 1904 and is the 16th-longest series in state history. Last year’s meeting was a track meet as Watertown edged out a 49-41 win, and sparks could fly again when they meet in Week 6.
(ABOVE: Rivals Beaver Dam and Watertown met last year on the gridiron for the first time since 2018 after they joined the Badger Conference.)
Reedsburg vs. Baraboo, Sept. 30
Calvin Zenz had a bumpy first season with Reedsburg going 2-7, but a highlight of that season was edging the T-Birds, 21-20, in Week 7. The loss pretty much knocked Baraboo out of the Badger Small Conference title race and knotted up the state’s longest-running rivalry series at 64-64-6. These two will continue that storied rivalry in Week 7 this year, but for the first time in the Mississippi Valley Conference with plenty more than bragging rights at stake.
(ABOVE: Reedsburg's Bryant Yanke (10) lifts Mark Othmer after his interception in the final minute of last season's win over rival Baraboo.)
Baraboo vs. Onalaska, Oct. 7
While this may be the T-Birds’ first Mississippi Valley Conference meeting with the Hilltoppers, the two teams have very recent history. Baraboo and Onalaska have squared off each of the last two seasons trading wins, including a 28-21 victory at Onalaska in Week 1 last year. Both teams’ playoff hopes may be on the line in the rubber match in Week 8.
(ABOVE: Baraboo and Onalaska have met each of the last two seasons, trading road wins.)
New Lisbon vs. Bangor, Oct. 14
While New Lisbon was one of the biggest surprises of the Scenic Bluffs Conference last season, no one was surprised by the Cardinals as Bangor won its eighth straight league title. And after ending its five-year playoff drought last fall, New Lisbon is looking to prove it didn’t waste all the tricks up its sleeve by pushing for a share of the SBC title for the first time since 2013. A win over the reigning champs in Week 9 could be what fuels the Rockets’ title dreams.
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On August 15, 2022, India celebrated 75 years of independence British-ruled and Indian-born actress Priyanka Chopra took to Instagram to celebrate the day with a video.
In a 16-second Instagram reel posted to Chopra’s Instagram Story, it begins by showing an old newspaper with the headline “India Independent: British Rule Ends”.
The video then goes to a wide shot black and white image of the Indian flag as the camera zooms in, then a close up color video of the flag waving with the words “Happy 75th Independence Day” as the camera zooms out. screen
The entire video is playing with the song “Ma Tuje Salaam” sung by AR Rahman in the background. Chopra captioned the Instagram reel, “Celebrating 75 years of independence…Happy Independence Day.”
Before becoming an actress, she won the Miss India crown in 2000 and became the winner Miss World title. In 2003, Chopra made her Bollywood debut with the film “The Hero: Love Story of a Spy”.
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AMLT (AMLT) traded up 96.2% against the US dollar during the 24-hour period ending at 15:00 PM ET on August 15th. One AMLT coin can currently be bought for approximately $0.0043 or 0.00000018 BTC on major cryptocurrency exchanges. AMLT has a market capitalization of $1.70 million and $50.00 worth of AMLT was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. During the last seven days, AMLT has traded up 36.4% against the US dollar.
Here is how similar cryptocurrencies have performed during the last 24 hours:
- BITCOIN ADDITIONAL (BTCA) traded 0.9% lower against the dollar and now trades at $24,053.86 or 1.00000000 BTC.
- Binance USD (BUSD) traded up 0% against the dollar and now trades at $1.00 or 0.00004157 BTC.
- Crypto.com Coin (CRO) traded 5% higher against the dollar and now trades at $0.41 or 0.00001075 BTC.
- Polygon (MATIC) traded down 3.9% against the dollar and now trades at $0.96 or 0.00003979 BTC.
- Dai (DAI) traded down 0% against the dollar and now trades at $1.00 or 0.00004152 BTC.
- Mammoth (MMT) traded 0% lower against the dollar and now trades at $1.01 or 0.00004214 BTC.
- yOUcash (YOUC) traded 0% lower against the dollar and now trades at $0.51 or 0.00002126 BTC.
- FTX Token (FTT) traded down 1% against the dollar and now trades at $30.53 or 0.00126907 BTC.
- Chainlink (LINK) traded down 1.5% against the dollar and now trades at $8.68 or 0.00036098 BTC.
- Geegoopuzzle (GGP) traded up 1% against the dollar and now trades at $15.85 or 0.00065907 BTC.
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AMLT is a coin. Its genesis date was November 10th, 2017. AMLT’s total supply is 400,000,000 coins and its circulating supply is 392,735,243 coins. AMLT’s official Twitter account is @AMLT_Token. AMLT’s official website is amlt.coinfirm.io.
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Nottingham Advisors Inc. increased its stake in Principal Spectrum Preferred Securities Active ETF (BATS:PREF – Get Rating) by 18.5% in the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 247,601 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 38,651 shares during the period. Nottingham Advisors Inc.’s holdings in Principal Spectrum Preferred Securities Active ETF were worth $4,691,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.
Other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Willis Johnson & Associates Inc. boosted its position in Principal Spectrum Preferred Securities Active ETF by 77.1% in the first quarter. Willis Johnson & Associates Inc. now owns 111,327 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,114,000 after buying an additional 48,465 shares during the last quarter. Community Bank N.A. boosted its holdings in Principal Spectrum Preferred Securities Active ETF by 1.2% during the first quarter. Community Bank N.A. now owns 131,990 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,505,000 after buying an additional 1,600 shares in the last quarter. Advisor Group Holdings Inc. raised its position in Principal Spectrum Preferred Securities Active ETF by 0.8% during the first quarter. Advisor Group Holdings Inc. now owns 319,852 shares of the company’s stock worth $67,000 after acquiring an additional 2,663 shares during the period. Prospera Financial Services Inc acquired a new position in Principal Spectrum Preferred Securities Active ETF during the first quarter worth $28,000. Finally, Dearborn Partners LLC raised its position in Principal Spectrum Preferred Securities Active ETF by 33.6% during the first quarter. Dearborn Partners LLC now owns 96,671 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,836,000 after acquiring an additional 24,299 shares during the period.
Principal Spectrum Preferred Securities Active ETF Price Performance
Shares of BATS PREF traded up $0.14 during mid-day trading on Monday, reaching $18.23. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 38,835 shares. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $17.61 and a two-hundred day moving average of $18.30. Principal Spectrum Preferred Securities Active ETF has a 1-year low of $98.13 and a 1-year high of $101.54.
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a homemade sauce with an authentic, Jamaican taste to serve at my restaurants," said one of two inventors, from Tarrytown, N.Y., "so we invented BMMW DIPPING JERK SAUCE. Our formula can be used as a flavor-enhancing sauce, dipping sauce, condiment or marinade."
The invention provides a delicious sauce to enhance the flavor of a variety of foods. In doing so, it can be used with chicken, steak, pork, seafood, etc. As a result, it eliminates the need to prepare a flavorful sauce from scratch. The invention features a versatile and satisfying design that is easy to serve and enjoy so it is ideal for consumers and commercial kitchens. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the National sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-CTK-1037, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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“I’ve never experienced conditions as punishing as this summer”
The course manager of a golf club in Kent has said in his 40 years of greenkeeping he has never experienced conditions like what he has this summer.
Kent and South London has become one of eight areas in mostly southern England that have been declared to be in a drought following several weeks of hot, dry weather that included two heatwaves.
South East Water has introduced a hosepipe ban in Kent, although golf courses can still be irrigated at certain times of the day. A recent aerial video of a golf course in Kent shows how much the drought has affected the course.
Now, North Foreland Golf Club, which irrigates the course off its own reservoir, has told ITV News that the reservoir is currently more than two thirds down on what it would usually be, and the club is now just 10 days away from having to rely on mains water.
Course manager Simon Brand said. “In 40 years in greenkeeping, I’ve never experienced conditions as punishing as this summer has been.
“It’s brought some major challenges for us managing the turf in these conditions.
“At the moment we are having to conserve as much water as we can because we are limited on resources. Our reservoir is 70 percent down on where we would be normally.
“We’re targeting the watering more specifically to greens and tees on the golf course.
“Our main issue is surrounding a drought order.
“That would mean we can’t rely on mains water. So we would have to rely on what’s in the ground here and what comes out of our borehole.”
General manager Chris Dowrick added: “We’ve got a lot of footfall, so they are continually wearing away the turf.
“Without the rainfall to top up our reservoir we’re relying on mains water now so we’ve got the maintenance cost.
“This autumn we’ll have to increase man hours and turfing, so it’s gone from one extreme to the other.
“Our costs could run into tens of thousands.
“It’s worrying as with active fish life in the reservoir, we can’t take much more out.”
This comes as activists in France vandalised golf courses amid water usage restrictions.
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As the rate of violent deaths rises in Washington, D.C., the new Peace Academy is training dozens of violence interrupters to build relationships with people at risk of perpetuating violence.
Jenny Gathright of WAMU reports.
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STOCKHOLM (AP) — Norway’s exports reached a record in July, driven mainly by natural gas prices that have soared since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The Scandinavian country’s statistics agency on Monday said Norwegian exports reached 229 billion kroner ($24 billion) last month, 0.4% higher than the previous record set in March this year.
Norway’s trade surplus of 153.2 billion kroner ($15.8 billion) also was the highest on record.
Norway, a major producer of offshore oil and gas, has seen energy exports surge as European countries scramble to find alternatives to Russian energy in response to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
Since the invasion, the EU has approved bans on Russian coal and most oil to take effect later this year, but it did not include Russian natural gas because the 27-nation bloc depends on gas to power factories, generate electricity and heat homes.
However, Russian President Vladimir Putin has weaponized gas exports to pressure the bloc into reducing its sanctions over the war in Ukraine or to push other political aims. The EU has been left scrambling to fill gas storage ahead of winter, when demand rises and utility companies draw down their reserves to keep homes warm and power plants running.
Statistics Norway said natural gas exports reached 128 billion kroner ($13.2 billion) in July, more than four times higher than in the same month last year.
Jon Olav Roerhus, senior adviser for external trade at Statistics Norway, said reductions in Russian gas deliveries to Europe through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline contributed to soaring gas prices last month, which were “the main reason for the exceptionally high export value we are now experiencing.”
At a one-day meeting of the five Nordic leaders in Oslo, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said: “We must phase out Russian gas as soon as possible.” She said Europe is “facing a challenging fall.”
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said the Nordic countries also should focus on renewable energies, including wind and solar.
“We all struggle with increased energy prices,” said Gahr Støre, whose country and Iceland are not EU members.
“As we enter the cold winter, our populations have to understand what is at stake,” Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin.
Higher fish and metals exports also contributed to Norway’s surge in exports.
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Leading Legal Technology Services Organization Has Nearly Tripled in Size Since January 2022
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Redgrave Data, a full-service ALSP created to solve the most complicated and sophisticated data challenges, today announced it has seen enormous growth over the last six months, with a substantial increase in client business in the U.S. as well as new business prospects overseas since its launch at the start of 2022. The company has also added a number of highly accomplished legal and data science professionals to its team, and disclosed plans to establish a significant presence in Germany to serve current and future global clients by the close of 2022.
With highly customized and innovative services and solutions centered at the intersection of the law, technology, and science, Redgrave Data reimagines how data is analyzed and used to provide defensible technology strategies, insight, and solutions to clients facing challenges related to electronically stored information. The Redgrave Data team is co-founded and led by Mollie Nichols, who is joined by other co-founders Scott Culbertson, Dave Lewis, Mark Noel, and Lindsey Worth.
Redgrave Data's North American expansion has been propelled by several new anchor clients, which include some of the world's largest tech companies that increasingly require thorough and timely outcomes to data challenges associated with legal matters. Corporations faced with near impossible eDiscovery deadlines and millions of documents turn to Redgrave Data to fix technology and process issues, and to deploy sophisticated analytics and custom machine learning models.
"Since Redgrave Data launched this past January, the company has grown almost 200% as a result of an impressive crop of household name brands that turned to us for our expertise in the legal and technology fields," said Mollie Nichols, CEO of Redgrave Data. "Our growth is attributed to a sizable amount of work with tech giants. Redgrave Data's bespoke solutions development for clients is on track to outpace our original projections when we launched, and we are absolutely thrilled."
Redgrave Data Co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Dave Lewis has been named an inaugural member of the AI Ethics Advisory Board (AIEB) organized by the Institute for Experiential AI at Northeastern University. AIEB provides corporations with client-tailored AI ethics boards and expert independent guidance on responsible AI deployment. Their on-demand multidisciplinary teams avoid the need for enterprises to find, assess, and compensate an in-house AI ethics board while dealing with the ever-changing societal and regulatory landscape around artificial intelligence.
Lewis, who has over three decades of experience in artificial intelligence and statistics, supports Redgrave Data clients in implementing and defending processes that address complex information management issues in litigation, corporate investigations, and regulatory oversight. "I'm honored to join the Institute's distinguished scholars and thinkers and congratulate professors Ricardo Baeza-Yates and Cansu Canca on organizing this novel endeavor," said Lewis. "My involvement is a part of Redgrave Data providing its clientele with the latest thinking and guidance on ethically and responsibly deploying AI to achieve business outcomes, while protecting privacy and security."
For more information about Northeastern University's initiative, visit http://ms.spr.ly/6048jGIno.
Tara Emory, Redgrave Data's senior vice president of strategic operations and consulting, has been ranked for the last four years by Chambers USA nationwide Litigation Support Guide, rising through the Band rankings. In 2022, Tara emerged in Band 1 for USA Litigation Support - eDiscovery, one of only two people to do so.1 "What sets [Tara] apart is her ability to really listen to what the client needs and bring it to fruition," said Nichols. "She has a deep understanding of the challenges clients face not only from a technological perspective, but also from a legal perspective. That's a rare and valuable combination."
Redgrave Strategic Data Solutions, LLC (Redgrave Data) provides innovative and defensible technology strategies, insights, services, and solutions to clients who face electronically stored information challenges. The firm's expertise in the intersection of technology and the law, including its hands-on approach to client data, allow it to address the toughest challenges in litigation, investigations, information governance, data privacy, and other regulatory matters. Affiliated with Redgrave LLP, the leading law firm specializing in information law, Redgrave Data is operated by an executive team comprised of industry luminaries in data and information governance, privacy, analytics, litigation, and eDiscovery. To learn more about the company, please visit https://www.redgravedata.com/
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Caretaker Minister of the Displaced Issam Sharafeddine arrived Monday in Syria to discuss with Syrian authorities the repatriation of the Syrians refugees.
Accompanied by a Lebanese delegation, Sharafeddine will meet with Syrian officials including the Minister of Interior.
The two sides will discuss a plan aiming at returning the Syrian refugees to their country in "a safe and dignified" way.
#Lebanon has decided to formally negotiate refugee repatriation with #Syria. The question is is it safe for those #refugees to return? pic.twitter.com/m8ipJScSCh
— Georgia Vasiliou (@GeorgiaVasilio9) July 8, 2022
Shaarafeddine had earlier announced that Lebanon is working on a plan to repatriate 15,000 Syrian refugees to Syria every month.
He said that shelters will be established to receive the displaced in their villages in Syria, while the UNHCR and rights groups considered that the repatriation to Syria would be unsafe.
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Oleksandr Zinchenko has lavished praise on Arsenal team-mate Gabriel Martinelli, claiming that the Brazilian has an "unbelievable future". Martinelli has netted in each of the Gunners' wins over Crystal Palace and Leicester. He also finished last term with four goal involvements in his final five appearances.
Mikel Arteta will be encouraged by the 21-year-old - who has struggled with injuries in the past - completing 90 minutes in each of those games.
Zinchenko, meanwhile, has begun his Arsenal career on a positive note, starting both matches and registering an assist against Palace.
What has Zinchenko said about Martinelli?
“He is incredible, he is a real diamond,” Zinchenko told Standard Sport. “I would say exactly the same things about him that I say about Gabriel Jesus.
“The way these two guys are working — how everyone is working really — every single day is unbelievable. He (Martinelli) has got amazing quality and he’s still young. I am pretty sure he has an unbelievable future.”
Zinchenko on 'world class' Gabriel Jesus
Zinchenko also took time to toast Jesus' start to the campaign, who joined Arsenal from Manchester City alongside the Ukrainian this summer.
“I never had any doubts about him, because he’s a world-class player in terms of his numbers,” he added.
“You can see it as well in how he works along with his attitude every day in training. He’s an example. He’s an incredible player, always hungry for goals. He doesn’t stop at all and I’m so happy for him.”
Competition with Kieran Tierney
So far this season Zinchenko has been selected ahead of Kieran Tierney, who is returning to full fitness following a knee injury.
“He is an amazing player. Even when I was at City I was watching his games,” he said of Tierney.
“I think it is good competition for each of us. We are going to push each other, and I think that’s the key. That’s how we need to move on. The most important thing is both of us want to try and help the team as much as we can.”
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WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — British Open champion Cameron Smith pulled out of the BMW Championship on Monday with what his manager described as a “hip discomfort” that Smith had been feeling the last few months.
Smith is No. 3 in the FedEx Cup, assured of a spot in the Tour Championship next week in Atlanta, though the withdrawal will mean he starts at least three shots behind when the FedEx Cup finale begin.
“He has been dealing with some on and off hip discomfort for several months and thought it best he rest this week in his pursuit of the FedEx Cup,” Bud Martin, his agent at Wasserman, said in a statement.
The Australian, who turns 29 this week, was the center of attention last week in Memphis, Tennessee, that went beyond his golf.
First, The Daily Telegraph reported Smith was joining Saudi-funded LIV Golf after the FedEx Cup playoffs, which Smith again chose not to discuss. The report came on the same day a federal judge in California ruled against three LIV Golf players seeking a temporary restraining order to let them compete in the tour’s postseason.
Then, Smith trailed by two shots after the third round and needed to win to reach No. 1 in the world ranking. But a little more than an hour before his start to the final round, Smith was penalized two shots for playing a shot after a penalty drop when the ball was still touching the hazard line.
Smith confirmed the ball was touching the line. The timing was awkward because the violation came a day later than it could have.
Smith was playing for the first time since his 64 on the final day at St. Andrews to win his first major. He told Golf Digest his hip can act up in soft conditions. The TPC Southwind was pounded by rain early in the week.
“My hip flared up yesterday. It seems to happen when there’s softer fairways like there were earlier in the week,” Smith told Golf Digest. ”I’ve had a couple of MRIs around it, and I will check with my team to see if we need another one.”
He plans to be at East Lake next week in the chase for the $18 million prize for winning the FedEx Cup.
The top seed start the Tour Championship at 10-under par and a two-shot lead. The No. 3 seed starts at 7-under par, the No. 4 seed is at 6 under and the No. 5 seed starts five shots behind.
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a safe way to stabilize a step ladder and prevent forward, backward or sideways rollover," said an inventor, from New York, N.Y., "so I invented the SAFETY LADDER. My design would also offer a convenient way to keep tools organized and close at hand while working on the ladder."
The patent-pending invention provides an improved design for an A-frame stepladder. In doing so, it increases stability and it helps to prevent tipping and rollover. It also ensures that the necessary tools are easily accessible. As a result, it enhances safety and convenience. The invention features a durable design that is easy to use so it is ideal for contractors, homeowners, do-it-yourselfers, etc. Additionally, a prototype is available.
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WFO SPOKANE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, August 15, 2022
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EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
1200 PM PDT Mon Aug 15 2022
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 11 PM PDT
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Afternoon temperatures will reach the upper 90s to near 105
degrees. Limited overnight relief with low temperatures in the mid
60s to mid 70s.
* WHERE...Quincy, Winchester, Brewster, Waterville, Harrington,
Nespelem, Ephrata, Odessa, Ralston, Othello, Lamona, Mansfield,
Wenatchee, Moses Lake, Coulee City, Wilbur, Bridgeport, Electric
City, Omak, Okanogan, Malott, Cashmere, Entiat, Grand Coulee,
Nighthawk, Creston, Monse, Stratford, Palisades, Oroville, Chelan,
Ritzville, and Coulee Dam.
* WHEN...From Noon Wednesday to 11 PM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Excessive heat will significantly increase the potential
for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or
participating in outdoor activities. Residents without air
conditioners will experience a buildup of heat within their homes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The excessive heat may continue into the
weekend. There is a chance the warning may later need to be
extended through Sunday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
For sheltering information and other human services in your area,
dial 2-1-1 during business hours or visit wa211.org anytime.
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 11 PM PDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Afternoon temperatures will reach the mid 90s to lower
100s. Limited overnight relief with low temperatures in the mid
60s to lower 70s.
* WHERE...Peck, Clarkston, Pomeroy, Gifford, Clarkston Heights,
Lapwai, Culdesac, and Lewiston.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures will significantly increase the
potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those
sensitive to heat. Residents without air conditioners will
experience a buildup of heat within their homes during the
afternoon and evening hours.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heat may continue into the weekend. There
is a chance the advisory may later need to be extended through
Sunday.
* WHAT...Afternoon temperatures in the mid 90s to around 100, with
overnight lows in the 60s. Temperatures will be cooler in the
higher elevations of northeast Washington.
* WHERE...Colfax, Chewelah, Elk, Worley, Cheney, Hayden, Republic,
Danville, Moscow, Arden, Newman Lake, Clayton, Tekoa, Uniontown,
Oakesdale, Kettle Falls, Rockford, Rosalia, Spokane, Wauconda,
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Davenport, Potlatch, Plummer, Curlew, Genesee, Orin, Chesaw, Deer
Park, Pullman, Colville, and Inchelium.
* WHAT...Afternoon temperatures in the 90s, with overnight lows in
the 60s, in the lower elevations.
* WHERE...Winchester, Mohler, Nezperce, Waha, Craigmont, Kamiah,
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‘It was kind of like a miracle’: Woman donates kidney to older brother in need
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) – An Arkansas woman showed how far she will go for her family when she found out she was a kidney match for her adopted brother.
Leslie George said she has always protected her brother, Craig Robinson, who is 14 months older.
Robinson is visually impaired and suffers from a rare genetic disorder, a situation that grew worse three years ago, causing kidney dysfunction.
“It wasn’t so much about the idea of donating a kidney, it was more about my brother was in trouble and he needed help,” George said.
It wasn’t until July 2021 that George discovered she and Robinson had matching blood types. She said that’s rare since they are not biological siblings.
“Immediately, I thought that’s my blood type,” George said. “So I reached out to mom and just said, ‘Well, now you know that I’m also B positive.’”
Both had a successful surgery in May of this year.
Their mother, Carol Robinson, called it a full-circle moment she will never forget.
“The idea that this was able to happen, lengthen his life, more than likely,” she said. “Leslie was all ready to do it. It just makes my heart explode.”
Craig Robinson said he never would have fathomed his sister would be the one to save his life. Now, a part of her will always live in him.
“It was kind of like a miracle, you know, because we were waiting so long and we didn’t know how long it was going to take to get a match for the kidney thing,” Craig Robinson said.
He experienced a few complications after surgery, but his health is almost back to full strength.
“People say you’re a hero, you know, you saved that day,” George said. “I don’t really look at it that way because there was just not really any other decision because it’s family, and there was no good reason not to.”
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Boston’s deepening housing crisis and a tsunami of post-COVID disability show that it’s time for new ideas on housing.
Boston recently rose to third place on the list of priciest cities for renting in the US. This status isn’t new – housing costs have risen at least 53 percent since 2010. What is new is the effect of Covid-19 on housing supply and renter needs. Most housing experts have highlighted that the pandemic has exposed and worsened existing housing inequities. Yet thus far, few have pointed out the potential for a super-charged housing crisis fueled by Long Covid. With Covid-19 disabling up to one-third of survivors, Greater Boston’s aging, expensive housing stock may prove an insurmountable barrier for a deluge of newly disabled renters.
Massachusetts already has extensive affordable housing policies, but most residents don’t qualify for these apartments. Even if they do qualify, fewer than 5% of public housing units are accessible, and market-rate units are often housed in older walkups. Those with Long Covid can suffer from joint pain, dysautonomia, organ failure, and even permanent lung damage. For these Covid survivors, a walkup can keep them from making it outside. Most disabled Bostonians can barely afford these units, let alone pricier apartments in new buildings that may include some accessible units. Notably, the median age of housing stock in the state is 54 years old, or 30 years older than the ADA, which mandates accessible construction. In brief, we need more accessible affordable housing, and fast.
Where do we begin to address these issues? We can start by importing policies from France’s recent successful revolution in social housing construction for Paris.
Like Paris, Greater Boston is a historical region with an aging housing stock, medium-high population density, and large numbers of commuters from surrounding suburbs. Both cities are partial to historical low- or medium-rise buildings. Boston and Paris also have similar rentership rates at roughly 60 percent These shared characteristics make Boston an ideal candidate for importing French policy. Yet unlike Paris, Boston’s housing policy allows landlords to increase rent as they see fit, heightening housing barriers for disabled residents. France’s policy model providesan alternative to the endless cycle of affordability crises.
In 2010, the French government passed legislation that aimed to add 70,000 new units per year in Ile-de-France. These policies also instructed every town in the region—from the poorest neighborhoods to the wealthiest enclaves—to plan for least 25% affordable housing by 2025. While 20% of Boston units are income-restricted, this is limited to the City of Boston, and often relegates low-income residents to neighborhoods of concentrated disadvantage.
Advocates for private development often claim that social housing discourages construction. France demonstrates the opposite is possible with the right policy. For instance, easing excessive quality regulations reduced construction costs, which then helped add thousands of new units in just a couple of years. Since 1969, Massachusetts has employed a similar flexible-permitting policy, Chapter 40B, to great success. Yet Chapter 40B has no explicit accessible housing requirements; federal housing policies require just 5% of units in new construction to be accessible. With disabled people making up 20% of the population, and more coming due to Covid, 5% is simply not enough.
Furthermore, France’s recent policies paid special attention to adding housing on public land near rail stations. This allowed construction of greater numbers of affordable units in transit-oriented neighborhoods, bringing low-income renters closer to urban opportunities. Transit-adjacent units are especially important for disabled renters, who may be dependent on public transit. Such strategic development in commuter areas would help drive overall rental prices down. The Brookings Institution already advocated for implementing a similar policy in Boston.
How do these policies translate to accessible, affordable housing? Thanks to France’s social housing construction policies, the country has some of the lowest rates of rental burden for disabled residents in Europe—under ten percent. (By contrast, 61.1% of disabled renters in Massachusetts are rent-burdened.) France also has a comparatively low disparity in rates of substandard housing between disabled and non-disabled renters—4% in France, versus 7.5% in the EU as a whole.
Housing experts cite inadequate affordable housing as its own public health issue. If we want to avoid killing Boston with substandard, inaccessible housing, it’s high time that authorities learn lessons from affordable housing policies proven to work in peer cities like Paris.
Ariel is a recent UCLA grad and policy researcher with a focus on the intersections between health, housing, and climate in the urban sphere. | https://digboston.com/guest-opinion-to-solve-accessible-housing-shortage-mass-should-look-to-paris/ | 2022-08-15T20:23:20Z | https://digboston.com/guest-opinion-to-solve-accessible-housing-shortage-mass-should-look-to-paris/ | true | 1 |
Pakistan May Borrow Another USD 2.8 Billion From IMF Under Saudi Arabia's SDR Quota: Report
Islamabad: Pakistan claimed that Islamabad has been able to borrow up to USD 2.8 billion against Riyadh's quota of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) after reports of Saudi Arabia planning to renew a USD 3 billion deposit at the State Bank of Pakistan.
Citing a foreign media report, the country's newspaper The News International reported that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Saudi Arabia have also discussed the possibility of Pakistan being able to borrow up to USD 2.8 billion from the Fund.
"Once finalised, Pakistan's extent of borrowing from the IMF during the present financial year (July to June) will increase by USD 2.8 billion. This will be a very important gesture," The News International reported quoting a senior Pakistani official.
The assistance would help Pakistan secure a USD 1.2 billion payment from the IMF, whose board is set to meet this month to approve the disbursement.
Last month, the IMF agreed to increase its loan package by USD 1 billion to USD 7 billion, but has conditioned the disbursement on assurances that Pakistan receives additional financial support from elsewhere.
Pakistan Finance Minister Miftah Ismail had warned that economic hardships would continue till September. The country is on rising inflation, high energy prices and the depreciating Pakistani currency.
"We will face difficulties till September. You will have to pay your share of tax no matter what [...] and I apologise for the difficulties everyone is facing, but my primary objective is to save the country from default," Miftah said last week.
In a press conference after meeting the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), the finance minister said that the coalition government had taken tough decisions -- cutting subsidies and broadening the tax base -- after coming into power -- and apologised to the businessmen for it, reported Geo News.
The finance minister further said the government had to take tough decisions of withdrawing subsidies on petroleum products and power. | http://www.indiandefensenews.in/2022/08/pakistan-may-borrow-another-usd-28.html | 2022-08-15T20:23:49Z | http://www.indiandefensenews.in/2022/08/pakistan-may-borrow-another-usd-28.html | true | 1 |
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Veteran who fought in Dunkirk rearguard defence celebrates 104th birthday
The oldest veteran of the Royal Scots regiment, who fought in rearguard defence during the Dunkirk evacuations, is celebrating his 104th birthday.
Major John Errington, from Shrewsbury in Shropshire, fought at the battle of Le Paradis in Northern France in May 1940.
The 1st Battalion The Royal Scots, reduced in strength to just 400 men by more than two weeks in action, prepared for their last stand at Le Paradis, 30 miles from Dunkirk in north-east France on May 25 that year.
Their defence action helped delay the German advance, allowing thousands of British troops to reach the beaches of Dunkirk, regimental historians said.
Major Errington was eventually captured and spent five years as a prisoner of war.
He is celebrating his birthday with family on Friday.
Brigadier George Lowder, chairman of The Royal Scots Regimental Trustees, said: “John Errington has been a very loyal member of our regiment and has shown exemplary service, especially during the Second World War.
“On behalf of the regiment, we send our warmest congratulations on this special birthday, his 104th.”
The regiment said that the 1st Battalion The Royal Scots’ orders, to “Stand And Fight To The Last Man”, played a pivotal role in enabling the withdrawal of 337,000 Allied Forces from the beaches of Dunkirk.
However, this three-day rearguard defence against overwhelming odds led to the Battalion’s destruction.
Brigadier Lowder said: “Their fighting spirit was undaunted, although they had been in continuous action for 17 days delaying the German advance over 200 miles and had suffered heavy casualties. Their contribution to Dunkirk was vital.
“We should never forget that the vast majority of those who survived the last stand at Le Paradis spent the next five years as prisoners of war.”
Major Errington served with the Battalion’s French liaison officer, Captain Michel Martell, a family member of the Martell Cognac Company.
He recently received a special bottle of cognac from Captain Martell’s grandson, Thierry Firino-Martell, who sent the gift to celebrate the veteran’s enduring comradeship and bravery.
In 2006, The Royal Regiment of Scotland was formed from its predecessor Scottish Infantry Regiments and after 373 years of unbroken service The Royal Scots left the British Army’s order of battle.
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Brain imaging and genetic data for almost 40,000 of the participants were also examined. Analysis revealed both insufficient and excessive sleep were linked to poorer speed of processing information, visual attention, memory and problem-solving skills.
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The findings suggest insufficient or excessive sleep duration may be a risk factor for cognitive decline in ageing.
Professor Barbara Sahakian from the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Cambridge, one of the study’s authors, said: “Getting a good night’s sleep is important at all stages of life, but particularly as we age.
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The Family Chantel Season 4 Episode 11 is set to air at 8 pm ET/PT on August 15 on TLC. In the new episode of the reality series, Pedro’s mom, Lidia, will try to resolve the conflict between him and his wife, Chantel, in the hope of saving their marriage.
The estranged relationship between husband and wife, Pedro and Chantel, has been at the centre of The Family Chantel's new season over the last few episodes. Pedro wants to move out of the house and separate from his wife, but Chantel is doing everything she can to save her marriage.
She even went behind Pedro’s back and talked to his mom about their marital issues and asked for her help to resolve their differences, but things did not turn out as per her plan.
Everything you need to know about The Family Chantel episode 11 before it airs
The upcoming episode of The Family Chantel, titled Like a Lawyer, will air on Monday. The synopsis of episode 11 reads:
“Mediation with Lidia does not go the way any of them expected; Alejandro fulfills a promise to Nicole; Winter brings a new attitude to her latest date; Chantel comes clean to Karen about the state of her marriage.”
In the upcoming episode of The Family Chantel, Lidia tries to resolve the marital issues between Pedro and Chantel, but things get ugly at the end. She states,
“You go out with your friends and he goes out with his friends, but you don’t go out together. Is that a marriage? No. You need to stop talking about the conflict, talking about the same thing. You need to find the solution.”
The idea does not go well with Pedro, who insists that he wants his "time apart," since Chantel says that he is always the problem. However, "tired" Chantel does not approve of his ideas, as she believes that if he moves to another apartment, the problem will only get worse. But Pedro is adamant about moving out. He says,
"I don't care, I need my time off. I'm tired. ... No, I don't want anymore. She does what she wants, I do what I want. I want my time apart. It can't be that I always have to stick to her."
After hearing their conversation, Lidia tries one more time to patch things up by reminding the two that "marriage is a commitment" and that it's not about their individual problems but about both of them.
But realizing that "neither of them were sorry" or "wanted to contribute a grain of sand so that things could change" or "willing to make a sacrifice," Lidia leaves the table, saying:
"I’m done."
She leaves the table only after making them realize that they are themselves responsible for destroying their marriage and no one else.
After Lidia leaves, Chantel asks if Pedro is "moving out," to which he responds right away,
"Yeah, I may be moving out."
Chantel tries to convince Pedro for the last time, saying that he does not need to move out as it is "gonna make problems worse because we already don't do anything together." But Pedro doesn't care and just needs his "time apart, and that's it."
Since they are now "separated," Chantel leaves the table and leaves Pedro alone.
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Analyst recommendations provided by FactSet shows that the consensus forecast for The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) is a “Overweight”. 27 analysts offering their recommendations for the stock have an average rating of 2.20, where 10 rate it as a Hold and 3 think it is a “Overweight”. 14 of the analysts rate the stock as a “Buy”. 0 analysts have rated the stock as a Sell or Underperform.
The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. is expected to release its quarterly report on 10/18/2022.The EPS is expected to grow by 140.30% this year.
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The shares outstanding are 355.00M, and float is at 339.45M with Short Float at 1.55%.
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1911 Established Debuts New Featured Cocktail For New York State Fair 2022
It's that time of year again. The Great New York State Fair is right around the corner and 1911 Established is prepared to help you stay hydrated and quenched with the announcement of their specialty drink for this fair season.
In 2018, we were gifted the arrival of the 'Tipsy Cow' - the fan favorite made from Byrne Dairy Chocolate Milk, Cold Brew Coffee from Recess Coffee, and 1911 Cold Brew Coffee Vodka. It also remains one of 1911's most popular beverages.
2019 was the 'Dizzy uNYcorn' - a colorful concoction with 1911 Tropical Vodka, lemonade and blue curacao. 2021 was the 'Blue York Shark Bait' - 911 Blueberry Vodka, frozen lemonade, and fresh blueberries, topped with some berry cool nostalgic candy, a candied lemon wedge and an edible straw.
So, what are they stirring up this year for the New York State Fair? It's called 'The Mermaid Melonade.' It has 1911 Honeymelon vodka with rock candy at the bottom, frozen lemonade, candy sharks and mermaids plus whipped cream and a hot pink sugar rim.
1911 always has the drinks at the Fair that are photo worthy, and this is just another perfect example of that. While at the Fair, you can find 1911 in two different locations: near the west entrance of the Horticulture building, and near the Expo Center on the Fair’s west end. On top of their specialty drinks, they also have different ciders on tap and you can purchase some of their products to bring home.
The New York State Fair takes over Syracuse August 24 through September 5. | https://wibx950.com/1911-new-york-state-fair-drink-2022/ | 2022-08-15T20:58:37Z | https://wibx950.com/1911-new-york-state-fair-drink-2022/ | true | 2 |
WYSO Music On Demand provides your favorite locally-produced radio shows to stream for two weeks after they air! Listen to this episode of Around the Fringe, hosted by Rev Cool:
Around the Fringe - 8/12/22
For a detailed playlist, visit the show's program page or our playlist search page.
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On Tuesday, the seven states along the Colorado River Basin are to propose a plan for conserving 2 million to 4 million acre-feet of water in the coming year, in part to save hydroelectric power operations at the Glen Canyon and Hoover dams.
But the chances of a negotiated plan coming from all seven states appear to be nil. And that could lead the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, and Commissioner Camille Touton, who ordered the plan in June, to step in.
Touton did not say how much water each state, or even each basin, would have to give up, although agriculture could be especially targeted for those cuts.
"Four million acre-feet is obviously out of reach. It always was," John Fleck, a University of New Mexico professor who focuses on policy, wrote this month.
And even 2 million acre-feet may be "beyond the grasp of a voluntary deal, as well."
Touton's announcement in June had caught some by surprise. The seven states have largely collaborated in the past decade, taking significant and often painful actions to conserve water; for example, working on a drought contingency plan in 2019. But the states appear less inclined to play nice this time around.
The Upper Colorado River Commission (UCRC), which includes Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and New Mexico, put forward a five-point plan in July, along with a statement that said the Upper Basin states have already cut back on their water consumption and their options for doing more are limited. The Upper Basin states are estimated to use about 4 million acre-feet of water per year, under the 1922 Colorado River Compact and ensuing legal agreements over the past 100 years.
"Our water users already suffer chronic shortages under current conditions, resulting in uncompensated priority administration, which includes cuts to numerous present perfected rights in each of our states," the UCRC commissioners said in a letter to the Bureau of Reclamation.
There is no similar organization for the Lower Basin states of Arizona, Nevada and California. Under the compact, the three states share 7.5 million acre-feet of water per year; Arizona gets 2.8 million acre-feet; Nevada 300,000 acre-feet and California 4.4 million acre-feet. However, more recent estimates show that in 2021 the three states took 6.8 million acre-feet.
It's likely that with the Upper Basin states saying "no more," most of the cuts will fall on Arizona and California.
Fleck said Nevada's allocation is "so tiny that its contribution is couch-cushion change, a rounding error."
Arizona appears to be the most nervous about what could happen: Most of its water rights on the Colorado are junior to the other states.
Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., in that same June 14 Senate Natural Resources Committee hearing Touton spoke at, told her that if his state had to absorb the 2 million to 4 million acre-feet reduction, "it would wipe out deliveries, water deliveries, to cities, tribes and farms in Phoenix and in Tucson."
Arizona water officials stated during a July 13 meeting that they would not allow the Central Arizona Project (CAP), which provides water to 80% of Arizona residents, to be sent "into the mud.”
“We in Arizona are not going to walk out of any room in which an agreed-upon outcome is CAP going to zero. That is not something that Ted and I will ever agree to," Arizona Department of Water Resources Director Tom Buschatzke said, referring to himself and CAP General Manager Ted Cooke.
At that same meeting, Wade Noble, coordinator of the Yuma County Agriculture Water Coalition, presented an agricultural conservation plan that he said would cost the Arizona government $4 billion-$8 billion.
"If you look at the agriculture in the Lower Basin, there's about 925,000 acres of ag land. Two million acre-feet would be left in the river," he said, adding it is not a fallowing program and has nothing to do with the crops already grown.
Last year, the three Lower Basin states signed an agreement to reduce their allocation by 500,000 acre-feet, known as the "500+ Plan." The plan is intended to benefit Lake Mead, the water "bank" for the Lower Basin, through voluntary and compensated reductions, new system water conservation; new Intentionally Created Surplus (ICS) water, defined as water conserved through an extraordinary conservation measure, such as land fallowing; and leaving existing ICS water in Lake Mead that had been scheduled to be withdrawn.
Combined with the water Arizona alone was expected to conserve from the 2019 Drought Contingency Plan and other voluntary measures, that would come up to about 800,000 acre-feet per year.
Clearly, that was not enough, based on the demand from Reclamation and the worsening situation for Lake Mead and Lake Powell.
According to Robert Glennon at the University of Arizona, Mead is approaching what's known as "deadpool," when water levels are so low that pumping no longer can take place. Touton called for the plan to protect critical levels in Mead and Powell.
California is reportedly willing to provide 400,000 to 500,000 acre-feet to address the Colorado River shortage, through voluntary cuts to agriculture and to water supplies for Los Angeles.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced a new strategy for dealing with drought in his state.
The plan calls for expanding water storage by 4 million acre-feet, recycling as much as 800,000 acre-feet per year, conserving 500,000 acre-feet per year through more efficient use, and making new water available through desalination. | https://gazette.com/news/tuesdays-deadline-for-a-seven-state-plan-to-save-the-colorado-river-reservoirs-appears-slim/article_7ca16244-1b45-11ed-b8d2-d3edd35f610b.html | 2022-08-15T20:58:52Z | https://gazette.com/news/tuesdays-deadline-for-a-seven-state-plan-to-save-the-colorado-river-reservoirs-appears-slim/article_7ca16244-1b45-11ed-b8d2-d3edd35f610b.html | true | 3 |
Giuliani told he is a ‘target’ of US election interference probe
Donald Trump’s ex-lawyer Rudy Giuliani is to appear before a grand jury this week as part of a Georgia state investigation.
Prosecutors in the US state of Georgia told lawyers for Rudy Giuliani that he is a target of their criminal investigation into possible interference by former President Donald Trump and others in the results of the 2020 United States election, a Giuliani lawyer has said.
The New York Times first reported that Robert Costello, a lawyer for Giuliani, said prosecutors told him on Monday that the former mayor of New York City was a target of their probe.
Giuliani is scheduled to appear on Wednesday before a special grand jury investigating the case, after a judge ordered him to comply with a subpoena.
But Costello told the Times that Giuliani, who previously served as Trump’s personal lawyer, would most likely invoke attorney-client privilege if asked about his dealings with the former US president.
“If these people think he’s going to talk about conversations between him and President Trump, they’re delusional,” Costello said.
The Georgia investigation was launched last year after a January 2021 call Trump made to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger during which the then-US president asked Raffensperger to “find” the votes needed to overturn his narrow loss in the state.
Trump has continued to repeat false claims that the 2020 presidential election he lost to President Joe Biden was marred by widespread electoral fraud.
But Republican and Democratic state election officials, as well as top judicial experts, say there is no evidence that fraud affected the election outcome.
Fani Willis, the district attorney in Fulton County, Georgia, last month filed petitions seeking to compel testimony from seven Trump associates and advisers.
In a petition seeking Giuliani’s testimony, Willis identified him as both a personal attorney for Trump and a lead attorney for his campaign.
She wrote that he and others appeared at a state Senate committee meeting and presented a video that Giuliani said showed election workers producing “suitcases” of unlawful ballots from unknown sources, outside the view of election poll watchers.
Evidence shows that Giuliani’s hearing appearance and testimony “was part of a multi-state, coordinated plan by the Trump Campaign to influence the results of the November 2020 election in Georgia and elsewhere”, the petition said.
Earlier on Monday, a US federal judge rejected a challenge from US Senator Lindsey Graham, a close Trump ally, to a subpoena to testify before the special grand jury in the Georgia investigation about phone calls he made to Raffensperger.
In court filings, prosecutors have said Graham explored the possibility of re-examining absentee ballots in the calls, which “certainly appear interconnected” with Trump’s efforts to reverse the election outcome.
In a statement, Graham repeated his argument that the phone calls were undertaken as part of his constitutionally protected legislative duties and said he would appeal the decision. | https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/8/15/giuliani-told-he-is-a-target-of-us-election-interference-probe | 2022-08-15T21:02:04Z | https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/8/15/giuliani-told-he-is-a-target-of-us-election-interference-probe | false | 2 |
Man Utd ‘eyeing £45m Matheus Cunha’ as Atletico Madrid back-up becomes desperate Erik ten Hag’s latest transfer target
MANCHESTER UNITED are interested in signing Atletico Madrid star Matheus Cunha, according to reports.
The striker, 23, scored six goals in 29 LaLiga games for Atletico last season.
And he has attracted attention from United, who are on the lookout for a striker with Cristiano Ronaldo's future up in the air.
According to ESPN, Cunha is on United's shortlist of targets and would be keen to make the move.
But he has four years remaining on his contract and could cost up to £45million, report the Daily Mail.
Atletico are looking to offload players and have offered United Alvaro Morata, who has spent the last two years on loan at Juventus.
But United do not want Morata and there are also no plans to swap Cristiano Ronaldo for Cunha despite the Spanish giants previously showing interest in the Portuguese.
Jamie Vardy is another striker believed to be on United's wishlist with the 35-year-old in the final year of his Leicester contract.
United have reportedly joined Chelsea in the race to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Barcelona would be open to selling the Gabon striker as part of their own struggles to revamp their squad.
Out of favour Paris Saint-Germain ace Mauro Icardi is another option for the Red Devils along with Espanyol's Raul de Tomas, who is reportedly subject to transfer talks.
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Erik ten Hag is also looking to strengthen his midfield with the addition of former Juventus star Adrien Rabiot.
The Frenchman is available on a free transfer and appears to be close to finalising a move to Old Trafford. | https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/9257045/man-utd-cunha-atletico-madrid-transfer/ | 2022-08-15T21:04:57Z | https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/9257045/man-utd-cunha-atletico-madrid-transfer/ | true | 4 |
BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — Authorities have confirmed that a man was wounded in a shooting during an annual 10-day music festival in eastern Pennsylvania over the weekend.
Spectators scrambled for safety after a gunshot was reported just before Bethlehem's Musikfest entertainment was to end for the night at 11 p.m. Saturday. The festival was shut down for the night as a precaution and resumed at noon Sunday.
Police said Monday that a 20-year-old man was wounded in the abdomen and was taken to a hospital, where he was listed in stable condition. Police said their investigation so far indicates that it was what they called “an isolated incident between two individuals."
LehighValleyLive.com reports that the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Philadelphia office, which has agents at the festival every year to support city police, is assisting with the investigation.
Musikfest security was beefed up after two shootings in four days during the festival in 2014, one of which wounded a 17-year-old blocks away at closing time following an argument between two groups of teens. | https://www.theridgefieldpress.com/news/article/Police-confirm-man-wounded-in-shooting-at-music-17374901.php | 2022-08-15T21:07:11Z | https://www.theridgefieldpress.com/news/article/Police-confirm-man-wounded-in-shooting-at-music-17374901.php | false | 13 |
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Politics
Kenya election: Buhari reacts to William Ruto’s emergence as president
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the President-elect of Kenya, William Ruto, on his victory in the just-concluded presidential election.
DAILY POST earlier reported that Ruto was declared the winner of the country’s close-fought presidential election on Monday.
According to the Chairman of the country’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, Wafula Chebukati, Ruto garnered almost 7.18 million votes (50.49 percent) against 6.94 million (48.85 percent) for his rival Raila Odinga in the August 9 vote.
Reacting, Buhari, in a statement by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President Media and Publicity, also commended the people of Kenya for the peaceful and transparent outcome of the elections, which once again demonstrates that the democratic process, values and principles remain the best way for the people to select their leaders and hold them accountable.
Buhari said Nigeria values Kenya as a strategic partner in the fight against terrorism and violence extremism, buoyed by a long history of friendship, economic and trade ties, and effective collaboration through international organisations such as the African Union, the United Nations and the Commonwealth.
While wishing Deputy President Ruto a successful inauguration and tenure in office, the President looks forward to more fruitful and robust engagements between the two countries on shared priorities such as enhancing peace and security on the continent, democracy, and greater economic prosperity and social development.
The Nigerian leader also salutes President Uhuru Kenyatta for his statesmanship and exemplary leadership to the people of Kenya in the past nine years and the profound legacies of his administration on infrastructure, education, healthcare reforms and tourism, as well as strong influence and support on regional security. | https://dailypost.ng/2022/08/15/kenya-election-buhari-reacts-to-william-rutos-emergence-as-president/ | 2022-08-15T21:07:56Z | https://dailypost.ng/2022/08/15/kenya-election-buhari-reacts-to-william-rutos-emergence-as-president/ | true | 1 |
NEW YORK (AP) — Dollar General faces nearly $1.3 million in penalties after government inspectors visited three of the chain's stores in Georgia earlier this year and found worker-safety violations, federal regulators said Monday.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration said its inspectors found obstructed exit routes, boxes of merchandise stacked unsafely and electrical panels that were hard to access. It said those were “violations often cited at Dollar General locations.”
Since 2017, OSHA has proposed more than $6.5 million in penalties after 78 inspections at Dollar General locations nationwide, including more than $450,000 in penalties as a result of three inspections in Georgia.
The agency said its inspectors frequently find unsafe conditions that put workers at risk and that could lead to disaster for employees and customers in an emergency.
“Dollar General continues to demonstrate a willful pattern of ignoring hazardous working conditions and a disregard for the well-being of its employees,” said Doug Parker, OSHA's assistant secretary of occupational safety and health. “Despite similar citations and sizable penalties in more than 70 inspections, the company refuses to change its business practices."
In response, Dollar General said that following the Georgia inspections, it took immediate action to address issues and reiterated its safety expectations with store teams.
“The safety of our employees and customers is of paramount importance to us, and we will continue to work cooperatively with OSHA," said the company based in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. | https://www.timesunion.com/business/article/Dollar-General-faces-penalties-for-Georgia-store-17375201.php | 2022-08-15T21:08:03Z | https://www.timesunion.com/business/article/Dollar-General-faces-penalties-for-Georgia-store-17375201.php | false | 10 |
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Pete Carril, legendary Princeton basketball coach dies at 92
Carril led Princeton to 13 Ivy League championships, 11 NCAA Tournaments, and 514 victories in 29 seasons as head coach.
ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) - Pete Carril, a legendary college basketball coach whose career spanned over 29 years as head coach of Princeton has died, his family announced Monday. He was 92-years-old
“The Carril family is sad to report that Coach Peter J. Carril passed away peacefully this morning. We kindly ask that you please respect our privacy at this time as we process our loss and handle necessary arrangements. More information will be forthcoming in the following days.”
Carril led Princeton to 13 Ivy League championships, 11 NCAA Tournaments, and 514 victories in 29 seasons as head coach.
Born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, back in 1930, Carril played basketball at Lafayette College before serving in the United States Army in Korea shortly after the war ended.
He ultimately became the head coach at Easton Area High School and Reading Senior High School in Pennsylvania. This is when his coaching career took off.
Those around the sports world paid tribute to the legendary head coach on social media following the announcement of his death.
#PrincetonU mourns the loss of Pete Carril h12, longtime @PrincetonMBB coach who had an incredible impact on the program, the sport and this University. https://t.co/sqX7MAWgZw
— Princeton University (@Princeton) August 15, 2022
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Leo Daily Horoscope for August 16, 2022: Your assets are likely to increase
LEO (Jul 23-Aug 23) Dear Leo, your assets are likely to increase significantly if you sell or purchase land at this time. You might find some great deals on the real estate market that could be quite profitable. Whether the news is about you or someone else, enjoy it all since it will make you all happy. You will benefit if you refrain from accepting any new assignments at this time and instead concentrate on finishing up current ones. Remember that even a small oversight on your health side could trigger the old issues. To fully profit from a healthy lifestyle, keep up your nourishing food and leisure activities. Your realization that you have fallen madly in love for the first time in your life could change everything. There is a good probability that your relationship will develop and improve.
Leo Finance Today Deals involving real estate and land may now be a source of riches. If you invest properly and cautiously, you can find that your financial situation is getting better and better.
Leo Family Today If you have been having a rough time lately emotionally, today is a fantastic day to spend time with your family. Your spirits will definitely soar as you experience the support and gratitude of individuals in your close circle.
Leo Career Today Your abilities will likely be put to the test today by a difficult task. You have a tremendous capacity for learning new things. Adopt a novel strategy to improve your effectiveness. It will take careful planning to make initiatives successful.
Leo Health Today You can continue your usual physical activity today because your health should be fine. Keep an eye on your health to prevent any recurrence of earlier illnesses.
Leo Love Life Today Prepare yourself for a fresh outlook on life when everything appears to be blooming and fascinating. There is a probability that the person you have fallen for will feel the same way about you.
Lucky Number: 22
Lucky Colour: Dark Pink
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Top greenhouse ideas
In most parts of the world, gardening is an activity for spring, summer and fall — but a well-designed greenhouse can give you four seasons of growing.
The keys to keeping your greenhouse healthy are heat, insulation, heat retention and light. While creating a healthy environment for crops can be intimidating, there are many affordable and easy ways to produce a healthy harvest through winter and get a jump on spring planting. And no matter the size of your greenhouse, there are many accessories to help your plants flourish.
Best winter greenhouses
If you don’t already have one, choosing a greenhouse designed for year-round growing is a crucial first step.
Top winter greenhouse
What you need to know: While it’s not much to look at, this simple, spacious greenhouse can withstand a few inches of snow.
What you’ll love: The sturdy, powder-coated steel frame holds up to wind, and at 10 feet by 10 feet, this is large for the price.
What you should consider: Putting the tarp over the frame can be challenging, and the opaque plastic doesn’t let a lot of light through.
Where to buy: Sold by Home Depot
Top winter greenhouse for the money
Gardman 4-Tier Mini Greenhouse
What you need to know: For indoor winter gardening, this is affordable and space-efficient. Just make sure you have a south-facing window nearby.
What you’ll love: Metal shelves come built-in, so all you really need are some pots and possibly some grow lights.
What you should consider: This is an indoor-only choice.
Where to buy: Sold by Home Depot
Best ways to heat a greenhouse
Your greenhouse should passively keep itself warm in the winter, but sometimes sunlight and insulation aren’t enough for extreme temperatures. That’s where a heater becomes a vital tool in four-season gardening.
Top way to heat a greenhouse
Biogreen Basic Electric Fan Heater
What you need to know: This 1,500-watt heater can easily keep most greenhouses warm during the coldest months.
What you’ll love: The IPX4 rating means this little heater can withstand the humidity of your greenhouse, but it can be used elsewhere in your home, too.
What you should consider: For greenhouses larger than 120 square feet, this model probably won’t be sufficient.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top way to heat a greenhouse for the money
Calm Life Unscented Soy Tea Light Candles
What you need to know: By propping a spare terra-cotta pot on some bricks and lighting these candles under it, you can heat a small space at an extremely low price.
What you’ll love: If you live in a generally warm region that occasionally has cold winter nights, this is simple, costs very little and can keep your plants safe from frost.
What you should consider: It’s best to use this system only when you can keep an eye on it. Light the candles when you’re working in your greenhouse, or when you’re nearby to keep watch, just as you would with normal candles.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Best greenhouse insulation
To reduce the amount of time you need to run a heater, invest in good insulation to keep that precious heat trapped, even at night.
Top greenhouse insulation
What you need to know: This common material acts as excellent insulation with its translucency and air pockets to trap heat.
What you’ll love: Insulating your greenhouse with bubble wrap is as simple as attaching it to the walls and ceiling for winter-ready protection.
What you should consider: You will most likely have to replace the bubble wrap after a season or two.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top greenhouse insulation for the money
Aviditi Corrugated Cardboard Sheets
What you need to know: Strategically placing cardboard along the bottoms of the walls in your greenhouse can keep cold from seeping in.
What you’ll love: It will take you under an hour to insulate your greenhouse with cardboard, and once it’s in place, it will probably be mostly hidden by your shelves.
What you should consider: Moisture will inevitably damage any cardboard used for insulation by the end of the season, but you can just chuck it in your compost pile.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Best heat retention ideas
Combining your heat system and insulation with materials that retain heat, such as stone or water, lets your greenhouse stay warm day and night.
Top heat retention idea
What you need to know: Laying a floor of stones collects heat from the ground and from sunlight during the day.
What you’ll love: This most basic heat retention system also serves as attractive flooring.
What you should consider: These granite cobbles are expensive as stone pavers go, and it will take some time and careful planning to lay them properly.
Where to buy: Sold by Wayfair
Top heat retention idea for the money
Mountain View 1-Gallon Plastic Jugs
What you need to know: Believe it or not, water retains heat well in cold environments. If you paint these jugs black, they attract heat in the day time and radiate heat at night.
What you’ll love: Using plastic jugs to warm your greenhouse is as simple as filling them with water, painting them black and placing them in your greenhouse, where they will catch sunlight and warm up in the daytime.
What you should consider: While this will keep your greenhouse fairly warm, you may need to add some form of insulation.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top greenhouse grow lights
If you live far from the equator, winter days may be quite short. That’s where grow lights can come in handy to give your plants as much light as they need.
Top greenhouse light
Spider Farmer SF4000 LED Grow Light
What you need to know: If gardening is a source of income for you, this commercial-grade grow light can support several plants.
What you’ll love: This energy-efficient choice shines brightly — and because it can run hot, you get the added bonus of extra heat.
What you should consider: The price tag may put this light out of reach for hobby gardeners, and it may take years to pay for itself.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top greenhouse light for the money
What you need to know: This full-spectrum light uses only 75 watts while offering enough light for smaller gardens.
What you’ll love: The price of this hanging LED array combined with its energy efficiency means you can light your greenhouse all winter at a very low cost.
What you should consider: The lights are on the dimmer side.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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TUCSON, Ariz. — In the early 2000s, Digimon squared off against Pokemon for supremacy in the realm of adorable creatures engaging in proxy battles for wide-eyed children.
In 2022, Pokemon is as vibrant and relevant as ever, while Digimon has retreated to the recesses of memory. Now "Digimon Survive" sets out to change all that, injecting relevance into the flagging franchise.
Phil Villarreal: I was a little old to be wrapped up in the Digimon craze, so I harbor little nostalgia for the franchise. I entered the game fresh and eager to recruit Digimon and take them on zany fetch and battle quests.
It took a distressingly long while before I even met a Digimon. The slow-roll tutorial/prologue takes you through a ton of point-and-click dialogue that introduces you to uninteresting characters.
While the battle mechanics and storytelling dynamics are eventually somewhat rewarding, it was a slog to get to a point where the game became interesting. What did you think of the intro, Sean?
Sean Newgent: Digimon has been an interesting franchise, existing on the fringes of my nostalgia while continuing to grow up with me. While Pokemon maintains a universal appeal and doesn't have to change its formula to continue to be the powerhouse IP, it is, in recent years, Digimon has matured with the audience of the original. A series of recent movies showed the Digi-destined in their high school years, and recent video games have been edgier.
"Digimon Survive" definitely has that edge. A visual novel in the tradition of "Danganronpa," where your connections with the characters can mean friendship or horrible death, combined with a strategy RPG, "Digimon Survive" never really hooked me. The introduction offers you a glimpse into all of the characters, all playing into anime stereotypes.
Between long dialogue sections, you get to enjoy the ham-fisted tactical gameplay that becomes almost as much a chore as the tepid and often filler-y dialogue.
What were your impressions of the tactical gameplay Phil?
Phil Villarreal: I enjoyed the battles and thought it was important that the game gives you a taste of the combat style before shipping you off to visual novel jail.
I enjoy visual novels as a genre but found the dialogue and story here a little dull. They struck me as padding that kept me away from the more interesting aspect of the game, which is definitely the combat.
Even though I wasn't a fan of the storytelling, I appreciated the visuals and formatting, which gave me a streamlined "Professor Layton" vibe.
That wasn't enough to carry me through, though. I found myself disinterested in "Digimon Survive" and played out of obligation rather than urgency.
Final thoughts, Sean?
Sen Newgent: As a casual fan, I enjoyed getting to play as some of my favorite Digimon. I appreciate the attempt to make a more mature game and was delighted by the animation and character designs.
The game should take about 40 hours, which is pretty hefty if you can invest yourself in the world and characters.
Maybe for a fan, the $60 price tag is worth it but for me, between the middling story and even more subpar gameplay, "Digimon Survive" is a hard pass.
Past game reviews by Sean and Phil:
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy
Diablo II Resurrected
NEO: The World Ends with You
Rainbow Six: Extraction
King of Fighters XV
WWE 2K22
Weird West
Tiny Tina's Wonderlands
Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
TMNT: Shredder's Revenge
Capcom Fighting Collection
Capcom Arcade: 2nd Stadium
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Former Liberal member of Parliament Anita Neville has been named Manitoba’s next lieutenant-governor.
In announcing the appointment, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Neville has long been a champion for the people of her community, province and country.
“As lieutenant-governor of Manitoba, I know she will continue to make a difference for Manitobans and Canadians. I wish her all the best in her new role,” Trudeau said in a news release Monday.
Neville held the Winnipeg South Centre seat from 2000 to 2011, when she lost to Conservative Joyce Bateman.
She will be the first Jewish lieutenant-governor of Manitoba and the third woman to hold the role.
Neville was born and raised in Winnipeg. She was a longtime member of the Winnipeg School Division Board of Trustees and served five years as its chair. She has also been involved in local organizations and other boards, including the Jewish Heritage Centre of Western Canada and the Manitoba Interfaith Immigration Council.
Neville replaces current Lt.-Gov. Janice Filmon, who has held the position since 2015. Filmon had suggested she would be stepping away during the speech from the throne last November.
Lieutenant-governors are appointed by the Governor General of Canada on the recommendation of the prime minister. A shortlist is provided by a non-partisan committee.
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Woman charged after homes broken into in Halifax: HRP
A woman is facing charges following two break and enters in Halifax Sunday evening.
Halifax Regional Police was called to a report of a woman trying to break into homes near Sebastian Place in the Hydrostone neighbourhood just before 7:30 p.m.
Police say the woman fled the area on foot before officers arrived.
After investigating, officers learned two homes had been broken into.
Police say officers found the woman walking on Cabot Place, a few blocks away, carrying several stolen items.
According to police, she was arrested without incident.
Natasha Danielle Kerfont, 36, is set to appear in Halifax provincial court Monday to face the following charges:
- two counts of break and enter
- possession of break-in tools
- two counts of possession of stolen property
- three counts of breach of release order
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EMCORE Corporation (NASDAQ: EMKR) on August 12, 2022, started off the session at the price of $2.58, soaring 11.20% from the previous trading day. During the day, the shares moved up to $2.9505 and dropped to $2.54 before settling in for the closing price of $2.59. Within the past 52 weeks, EMKR’s price has moved between $2.45 and $8.73.
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A company in the Technology sector has jumped its sales by 11.50% annually for the last half of the decade. The company achieved an average annual earnings per share of 398.20%. With a float of $34.79 million, this company’s outstanding shares have now reached $37.42 million.
In an organization with 365 employees, it is important to assess its efficiency. In terms of profitability, gross margin is +38.81, operating margin of +12.30, and the pretax margin is +16.55.
EMCORE Corporation (EMKR) Insider Updates
Observing investor behavior towards Semiconductors industry stocks is more important than anything else. The insider ownership of EMCORE Corporation is 2.40%, while institutional ownership is 72.60%. The most recent insider transaction that took place on Mar 22, was worth 17,084. In this transaction Director of this company sold 4,484 shares at a rate of $3.81, taking the stock ownership to the 86,157 shares. Before that another transaction happened on Aug 25, when Company’s Director sold 17,000 for $7.51, making the entire transaction worth $127,670. This insider now owns 90,641 shares in total.
EMCORE Corporation (EMKR) Performance Highlights and Predictions
As on 3/30/2022, Multinational firm has announced its last quarter scores, in which it reported -$0.02 earnings per share (EPS) for the period falling under the consensus outlook (set at $0.03) by -$0.05. This company achieved a net margin of +16.18 while generating a return on equity of 24.24. Wall Street market experts anticipate that the next fiscal year will bring earnings of -0.09 per share during the current fiscal year.
According to the Wall Street analysts, stocks earnings will be around 398.20% per share during the next fiscal year. For the long-term projections, market analysts anticipate that the company’s EPS will surge by 15.00% during the next five years compared to 48.60% growth over the previous five years of trading.
EMCORE Corporation (NASDAQ: EMKR) Trading Performance Indicators
EMCORE Corporation (EMKR) is currently performing well based on its current performance indicators. A quick ratio of 3.10 was reported for the most recent quarter. In addition, a publicly-traded company’s price to sales ratio for the trailing twelve months stands at 0.68. Likewise, its price to free cash flow for the trailing twelve months is 17.69.
For the trailing twelve months, Company’s Diluted EPS (Earnings per Share) is -0.07, a number that is poised to hit -0.14 in the next quarter and is forecasted to reach -0.22 in one year’s time.
Technical Analysis of EMCORE Corporation (EMKR)
Let’s dig in a bit further. During the last 5-days, its volume was 0.96 million. That was better than the volume of 0.47 million it reported in year-ago period. As of the previous 9 days, the stock’s Stochastic %D was 21.47%. Additionally, its Average True Range was 0.20.
During the past 100 days, EMCORE Corporation’s (EMKR) raw stochastic average was set at 30.07%, which indicates a significant decrease from 41.35% during the past two weeks. Based on volatility metrics of the stock, it showed a historical volatility of 105.80% in the past 14 days, which was higher than the 65.42% volatility it showed in the past 100 days.
At the time of writing, stock’s 50-day Moving Average is $3.24, while its 200-day Moving Average is $4.70. However, in the short run, EMCORE Corporation’s stock first resistance to watch stands at $3.04. Second resistance stands at $3.20. The third major resistance level sits at $3.45. If the price goes on to break the first support level at $2.63, it is likely to go to the next support level at $2.38. Assuming the price breaks the second support level, the third support level stands at $2.22.
EMCORE Corporation (NASDAQ: EMKR) Key Stats
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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A federal judge says the Idaho Legislature can intervene in the U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit targeting Idaho’s total abortion ban, but only to present evidence about emergency abortions performed in Medicaid-funded emergency rooms.
In the written ruling handed down on Saturday, U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill said the Legislature’s interests are already well-represented by the Idaho Attorney General’s office and Gov. Brad Little, so there’s no legitimate reason to add another party to the lawsuit.
The Justice Department sued Idaho last week over the state’s strict abortion ban, saying it would force doctors to violate the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act, a federal law that requires anyone coming to a medical facility for emergency treatment to be stabilized and treated.
Allowing a state legislature the right to intervene in every federal case without first proving a distinct need would allow a state to “turn into a nine-headed Hydra whenever it chooses,” Winmill said.
The abortion ban was enacted in 2020 and set up as a “trigger law,” set to take effect on Aug. 25 now that the U.S. Supreme Court has overturned its landmark abortion rights ruling nearly a half-century after Roe v. Wade.
The law criminalizes all abortions, and anyone who performs, attempts or assists with abortions can face two to five years in prison in addition to losing their health care license. However, physicians who perform abortions to save a patient’s life, or in cases of rape or incest, can use that information as a legal defense during the criminal trial.
The Justice Department has asked the judge to stop the ban from going into effect while the lawsuit proceeds.
In its request to intervene, the Legislature claimed the Idaho Attorney General's Office wouldn't robustly defend the law. But Winmill rejected those arguments, noting that Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden was among 20 state attorneys general who filed “friend of the court” briefs to the U.S. Supreme Court arguing that Roe v. Wade should be overturned. The governor did as well, the judge pointed out.
“Governor Little has consistently offered his full-throated support for Roe's overruling and for Idaho's Total Abortion Ban," the judge said.
The state legislature can present witnesses and evidence in opposition to the Justice Department's request to put the abortion ban on hold, but not in the rest of the case unless it becomes clear down the road that such intervention is necessary, Winmill said.
“Not a speck of evidence exists that the state and legislature's interests diverge in any real and practical sense," Winmill said.
The state has been defending its abortion laws on multiple legal fronts. A regional Planned Parenthood affiliate and an Idaho physician sued the state over three abortion laws — the ban that is the subject of the justice Department, another one criminalizing abortions performed after six weeks' gestation, and a third allowing potential relatives of a fetus or embryo to sue abortion providers.
The Idaho Supreme Court last week ruled that the three laws could go into effect while the Planned Parenthood cases move forward. | https://www.darientimes.com/news/article/Judge-Legislature-can-intervene-a-little-in-17375191.php | 2022-08-15T21:18:49Z | https://www.darientimes.com/news/article/Judge-Legislature-can-intervene-a-little-in-17375191.php | false | 12 |
Backlog Increases 98% Year-over-Year and 5% Sequentially to $25 Million, Company Reiterates Expectation of 50% Year-over-Year Full Year Revenue Growth for 2022
FORT LEE, N.J., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pioneer Power Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: PPSI) ("Pioneer", "Pioneer Power" or the "Company"), a leader in the design, manufacture, service and integration of electrical power systems, distributed energy resources, power generation equipment and mobile electric vehicle ("EV") charging solutions, today provided a business update and announced financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2022.
Business Highlights for the Second Quarter of 2022:
- Pioneer continued to expand interest in the e-Bloc solution, increasing the number of potential customers evaluating proposals. Approximately $15.0 million of the backlog reflects e-Bloc orders, bolstering confidence in achieving full-year revenue goals.
- Pioneer won an initial $1.0 million order to provide its e-Bloc solutions as part of the first phase of an initiative to repower a Hyperscale Data Center in San Jose, California for a major global cloud internet company. This represents Pioneer's first e-Bloc order for the data center market.
- The Company shipped two e-Boost skid-mounted solutions to the nation's largest school bus manufacturer related to its electric bus offerings, resulting in the recognition of $129,000 of e-Boost revenue during the second quarter.
- Pioneer's total backlog increased to $25.2 million at June 30, 2022, compared to $24.0 million at March 31, 2022 and $12.7 million at June 30, 2021. The Company's total backlog at June 30, 2022 was the highest backlog since the Company sold its transformer business units nearly three years ago.
Financial Highlights for the Second Quarter of 2022:
- Revenue decreased 24% to $4.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, as compared to $5.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. Revenue was adversely impacted by delays from one large customer, which was unable to receive completed e-Bloc systems on the original timeframe due to site readiness issues. These issues have been resolved and the customer expects to receive the majority of the promised products during the second half of 2022.
- Gross profit decreased 84% to $81,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2022, or 1.9% gross margin, as compared to $495,000, or 8.8% gross margin, for the three months ended June 30, 2021. Margins were impacted by the delayed shipments, resulting in lower revenue from the T&D Solutions segment, as well as increase in company-wide overhead costs.
- Total operating loss during the second quarter of 2022 was $2.5 million, compared to $745,000 in the second quarter of last year, reflecting investments in the Company's e-Bloc and e-Boost initiatives. The Company recognized $658,000 of non-cash, stock-based compensation expense during the second quarter of 2022, as compared to $38,000 during the second quarter last year, which significantly contributed to the increase in the Company's operating loss. In addition, the Company invested approximately $607,000 in product development and sales and marketing fees during the second quarter to advance its e-Boost and e-Bloc solutions.
Nathan Mazurek, Pioneer's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, "Timing of customer deliveries was the driving factor in our revenue decline, as approximately $3 million in orders were delayed as a direct result of delays in the customer's receiving schedule for completed units. We fully expect the majority of these units to ship during the second half of the year and, indeed, fully expect that a portion of these orders will ship in the third quarter. Accordingly, we are reiterating our expectation that we will grow our 2022 revenue by at least 50% over our 2021 revenue and deliver continued margin expansion, enabling us to generate positive operating cash flow for 2022."
"Separately, our pipeline for e-Boost sales continues to grow dramatically, with a number of electric truck and bus manufacturers evaluating proposals for their own dealerships, as well as direct customers," added Mr. Mazurek. "This portion of the market represents the most significant near-term potential, but additional markets are being actively pursued such as electric aviation and marine craft automotive dealerships, as well as military applications. Both e-Boost and e-Bloc will contribute to our growth in 2022, a significant achievement considering we only introduced e-Boost in November of last year. We have increased our investments in sales, marketing, manufacturing capacity and product development to support these two new platforms, but despite the increased investments, we are maintaining a relatively low cash utilization, and we believe we have sufficient resources to fund our near-term growth initiatives without considering any dilutive financings."
Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Revenue
Total revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2022 was $4.3 million, a decrease of 24% compared to $5.6 million during the second quarter of last year. The decrease in revenue was primarily due to delayed e-Bloc shipments from one large customer, which was unable to receive completed power systems on the original timeframe due to site readiness issues.
Gross Profit/Margin
Total gross profit for the second quarter of 2022 was $81,000, or 1.9% of revenues, compared to $495,000, or 8.8% of revenues, for the same period in 2021. The decrease in gross profit was primarily due to the decrease in revenue from the T&D Solutions segment related to the delay in e-Bloc shipments, as well as an increase in company-wide overhead costs.
Operating Loss
For the three months ended June 30, 2022, operating loss was $2.5 million as compared to $745,000 during same period in 2021, reflecting the lower gross profit from the Company's T&D Solutions segment because of the decrease in revenue, recognizing $658,000 of non-cash, stock-based compensation expense during the second quarter and the Company's ongoing investments in product development and marketing related to our e-Bloc and e-Boost initiatives.
Net Loss
The Company's net loss was $2.5 million, or $(0.26) per basic and diluted share, for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to a net loss of $686,000, or $(0.08) per basic and diluted share, during the three months ended June 30, 2021. Net loss for the quarter included $658,000 of non-cash, stock-based compensation expense related to a restricted stock unit award and stock options, which were granted during the second quarter.
Year-to-Date 2022 Financial Results
Total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2022 was $10.3 million, an increase of 13% compared to $9.1 million during the first six months last year. Revenue from the T&D Solutions segment increased 383,000, or 8%, and revenue from the Critical Power segment increased $815,000, or 20%, during the first six months of the 2022 as compared to the same period last year. The increase in the Company's Critical Power revenue is primarily due to the Company's e-Boost initiative, which was launched during the fourth quarter of 2021, and recognizing shipments of e-Boost products during the first six months of 2022.
Gross profit for the first six months of 2022 was $956,000, or 9.3% of revenues, compared to gross profit of $654,000, or 7.2% of revenues, for the same period in 2021.
Loss from operations for the first six months of 2022 was $3.4 million as compared to $1.9 million during same period in 2021. The increase in the Company's loss from operations is primarily due to ongoing investments in product development and marketing costs related to the Company's e-Bloc and e-Boost initiatives and higher non-cash, stock-based compensation expense.
The Company's net loss for the first six months of 2022 was $3.3 million, or $(0.34) per basic and diluted share, compared to a net loss of $335,000, or $(0.04) per basic and diluted share, during the same period of 2021. Net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2021 included a gain of $1.4 million for the extinguishment and forgiveness of the PPP Loan.
Balance Sheet
As of June 30, 2022, the company had $9.8 million in cash, compared to $11.7 million in cash and restricted cash as of December 31, 2021. Additionally, the Company expects to receive approximately $6.2 million in cash by December 31, 2022 from the maturity of its notes receivable related to the sale of the transformer business units.
Earnings Conference Call:
Management will host a conference call later today, August 15, 2022 at 5 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the Company's 2022 second quarter financial results with the investment community.
Anyone interested in participating should call 1-800-289-0720 if calling within the United States or 1-323-701-0160 if calling internationally. When asked, please reference confirmation code 9383194.
The call will also be accompanied live by webcast over the Internet and accessible at https://viavid.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1562210&tp_key=532cb770c2.
A replay will be available until August 22, 2022 which can be accessed by dialing 1-844-512-2921 if calling within the United States or 1-412-317-6671 if calling internationally. Please use passcode 9383194 to access the replay.
Pioneer Power Solutions, Inc. is a leader in the design, manufacture, integration, refurbishment, service and distribution of electric power systems, distributed energy resources, power generation equipment and mobile EV charging solutions for applications in the utility, industrial and commercial markets. To learn more about Pioneer, please visit its website at www.pioneerpowersolutions.com.
Safe Harbor Statement:
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Such statements may be preceded by the words "intends," "may," "will," "plans," "expects," "anticipates," "projects," "predicts," "estimates," "aims," "believes," "hopes," "potential" or similar words. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, are based on certain assumptions and are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company's control, and cannot be predicted or quantified and consequently, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, risks and uncertainties associated with (i) the Company's ability to successfully increase its revenue and profit in the future, (ii) general economic conditions and their effect on demand for electrical equipment, (iii) the effects of fluctuations in the Company's operating results, (iv) the fact that many of the Company's competitors are better established and have significantly greater resources than the Company, (v) the Company's dependence on two customers for a large portion of its business, (vi) the potential loss or departure of key personnel, (vii) unanticipated increases in raw material prices or disruptions in supply, (viii) the Company's ability to realize revenue reported in the Company's backlog, (ix) future labor disputes, (x) changes in government regulations, (xi) the liquidity and trading volume of the Company's common stock and (xii) an outbreak of disease, epidemic or pandemic, such as the global coronavirus pandemic, or fear of such an event.
More detailed information about the Company and the risk factors that may affect the realization of forward-looking statements is set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Annual and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q, respectively. Investors and security holders are urged to read these documents free of charge on the SEC's web site at www.sec.gov. The Company assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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VIT-AP varsity felicitates 18 unsung heroes on I-Day
On 76th Independence Day celebrations on Monday, VIT-AP University has felicitated APSRTC driver S Ismail, who was honoured posthumously, two RTC drivers and two conductors
Inavolu (Guntur District): On 76th Independence Day celebrations on Monday, VIT-AP University has felicitated APSRTC driver S Ismail, who was honoured posthumously, two RTC drivers and two conductors, 11 fire services personnel, and three policemen for saving the lives of people by discharging their duties diligently. Principal Secretary J Syamala Rao hoisted the national tricolour on this occasion.
He said that service to humanity is service to God and lauded university authorities for choosing the prominent days like Republic Day & Independence Day to felicitate Unsung Heroes in remembrance of their selfless service to humanity. He also enlightened the audience on the constitutional & moral values and the need for the present generation to upkeep these values.
Vice-Chancellor Dr SV Kota Reddy, Registrar Dr Jagadish Chandra Mudiganti, Student Welfare Deputy Director Dr Anupama Namburu, family members of unsung heroes, faculty, students and staff were present.
Four RTC personnel received award and reward of Rs 25,000. On behalf of a driver late S Ismail, his wife S Shahanaz received the award. One driver and two conductors received these awards and reward of Rs 20,000 each.
Likewise, 11 fire personnel were rewarded with Rs 20,000 each for their commendable rescue services. Three police personnel (two constables and one head constable) were rewarded with Rs 20,000 each for their commendable rescue services. | https://www.thehansindia.com/andhra-pradesh/vit-ap-varsity-felicitates-18-unsung-heroes-on-i-day-757896 | 2022-08-15T21:23:49Z | https://www.thehansindia.com/andhra-pradesh/vit-ap-varsity-felicitates-18-unsung-heroes-on-i-day-757896 | true | 1 |
A Kingman resident was arrested Saturday, after the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office received reports that he may have committed a sex-offense against an 8-year-old victim.
Monte E. Anderson, 51, was questioned by detectives in the incident, after which he was charged with counts of child molestation and indecent exposure. | https://www.havasunews.com/free_access/accused-child-molester-arrested-in-kingman/article_76b5dd22-1cc8-11ed-8821-d784745371fc.html | 2022-08-15T21:24:44Z | https://www.havasunews.com/free_access/accused-child-molester-arrested-in-kingman/article_76b5dd22-1cc8-11ed-8821-d784745371fc.html | true | null |
HUNTINGTON, W.Va., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Energy Services of America Corporation (the "Company" or "Energy Services") (Nasdaq: ESOA), generated revenues of $51.2 million and $129.2 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2022. Net income was $1.6 million and $2.2 million, respectively, and adjusted EBITDA was $4.0 million and $7.7 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2022. The Company had earnings per share of $0.10 and $0.14, respectively, for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2022, and backlog of $135.0 million (unaudited) at June 30, 2022.
Douglas Reynolds, President, commented on the announcement. "Energy Services had a good third quarter and we are looking for a strong fourth quarter to finish out fiscal year 2022." Reynolds continued, "Our acquisition of Tri-State Paving & Sealcoating, Inc. closed during the third quarter and is off to a great start. Our most recent acquisition, Ryan Construction Services, Inc., closed on August 11, 2022, and will broaden our geographic reach and diversify our construction services provided. We have also announced a share repurchase program that can begin after the June 30, 2022, earnings release. We believe all these things will be instrumental to the growth of both Energy Services and shareholder value."
Below is a comparison of the Company's operating results for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2022, as compared to the same periods in fiscal year 2021:
Please refer to the table below that reconciles adjusted EBITDA with net income available to common shareholders:
About Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We present Adjusted EBITDA, defined as earnings before interest expense, income tax expense (benefit), depreciation and amortization expense, dividends of preferred stock, and other non-operating expense (income), a non-GAAP financial measure, in this press release to provide a supplemental measure of our earnings. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is a useful measure of the Company's cash flow. These non-GAAP financial measures may have limitations as analytical tools, and these measures should not be considered in isolation as a substitute for analysis of the Company' results as reported under GAAP.
About Energy Services
Energy Services of America Corporation (Nasdaq: ESOA), headquartered in Huntington, WV, is a contractor and service company that operates primarily in the mid-Atlantic and Central regions of the United States and provides services to customers in the natural gas, petroleum, water distribution, automotive, chemical, and power industries. Energy Services employs 800+ employees on a regular basis. The Company's core values are safety, quality, and production.
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — One of the biggest questions facing Las Vegas Raiders first-year coach Josh McDaniels was where he would find the right pieces for his offensive line.
McDaniels may not have all the answers after a 26-20 preseason win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, but he’s pleased with what he’s seen in two preseason games.
“I think we have some depth at tackle and some competition,” McDaniels said. “We’ve told them since the first day they got here that this was going to be a situation where guys earn their opportunities and they’ll determine their role.”
Using numerous rotations for nearly every offensive series, the Raiders (2-0) were able to sustain second-half drives of 10 and 15 plays, both resulting in touchdowns, to seize control of the game and keep Minnesota (0-1) at arm’s length.
“We talked a lot about being productive on first down,” said quarterback Nick Mullens, who completed 7 of 9 passes for 94 yards and one touchdown. “And I think if you just look at the stats overall in the NFL, if you’re productive on first down it’s going to keep you on schedule to establish good drives. Everybody banded together, our O-line did a really good job, we ran the ball, and played productive as a unit.”
After gaining just 23 yards on 12 first-down plays in the first half, the Raiders gained 64 yards on 15 first-down plays in the second half.
Of their 12 first-down plays in the first two quarters, the Raiders gained more than four yards just one time. Las Vegas gained five or more yards on seven of its 15 first-down plays in the second half.
“You got so many different guys on the O-line group right now, kind of rotating through, so you got to kind of get used to everyone because not everyone fits rotations and double-teams the same,” center Andre James said. “It’s good to get this in right now and learn how everyone’s fitting in.”
The Raiders finished with 300 yards of offense, and an average of 4.3 yards per play, with starter Jarrett Stidham completing 10 of his 15 passes for 68 yards. He also ran for 16 yards on four carries, including a touchdown. Chase Garbers finished the game under center for the Raiders and was 2 for 3 through the air for 19 yards. Brittain Brown ran for 54 yards on 14 carries, including one touchdown.
Kellen Mond threw for 119 yards on nine completions, including two touchdowns, for the Vikings in their preseason opener. Sean Mannion finished 8 of 12 for 79 yards.
Veteran wideout Albert Wilson caught two passes for Minnesota, both for touchdowns.
“There was a lot of really, really positive things that I took out of it across the board,” Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said. “I thought our run game and some of our physicality I saw up front were real positives. We’re obviously allowing these quarterbacks to compete, so sometimes we may feature a little bit more in the pass game to see kind of how those guys do in certain normal-down situations.”
CONVERSION RATES
The Raiders were 8 of 16 (50%) on third down, 2 for 2 (100%) on fourth down, and 2 for 3 (66.7%) in the red zone.
The Vikings were for 1 for 7 (14.2%) on third down, 1 for 1 (100%) on fourth down, and 2 for 4 (50%) in the red zone.
PURPLE RAIN
The Vikings were penalized eight times for 71 yards, including seven infractions for 66 yards in the first half.
ACES HIGH
Raiders owner Mark Davis and tight end Darren Waller, who hasn’t practiced since July 30, were in attendance at Sunday’s WNBA game between the Las Vegas Aces and Seattle Storm across Interstate 15 from Allegiant Stadium, at Mandalay Bay. The Aces’ 109-100 win sealed the No. 1 overall seed for the upcoming playoffs. The WNBA game ended just before halftime of the Raiders game, so it’s likely both Davis and Waller made it in time for the second half.
“I think he was over there before our game started, which is, I understand that. He wasn’t going to play today, so, I don’t want to make more of that than it was,” McDaniels said of Waller not being at Allegiant for the entire game.
TRAINERS ROOM
Vikings: QB Kirk Cousins tested positive for COVID-19 earlier in the week and did not travel with the team. The Vikings’ next practice is Tuesday, putting Cousins on track to return to the field then.
Raiders: DE Malcolm Koonce was shaken up during the first quarter, but later returned to play.
UP NEXT
Vikings: Host the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday.
Raiders: Visit the Miami Dolphins on Saturday.
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Take five pledges to make India developed nation by 2047: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday set five resolutions for India to become a developed country by its 100th year of independence in 2047 as he etched an expansive map for national, social, economic and technological progress, touching on issues of gender equality, self-dependence, innovation, and the fight against corruption.
Speaking from the ramparts of the Red Fort to mark 75 years of Independence, Modi spoke of the “panch pran” or five pledges — creating big aspirations such as a developed India, uprooting all signs of colonial slavery from mindset and habits, exhibiting pride in India’s heritage, safeguarding its unique unity in diversity, and focusing on the duties of a citizen.
“This will help us fulfil our dreams in the next 25 years… we have to take the pledge to make our country developed and work with full force to achieve this goal… we know that when India makes big promises, it fulfils them,” Modi said to loud cheers.
Dressed in a powder-blue jacket and a white turban with saffron and green stripes, Modi underlined the importance of women’s rights and celebrating India’s diverse heritage while hitting out at corruption and nepotism in all walks of life, not just politics, and hailing the spirit of self-reliance in the defence forces and among common people.
“A distortion has crept in our conduct and we at times insult women… can we take a pledge to get rid of this from our behaviour and values? It is important that in speech and conduct we do nothing that lowers the dignity of women,” the PM said.
He pointed out that India was making rapid progress on many goals, including two billion vaccinations, pushing renewable energy, getting electricity and water connections to millions of people and eradicating open defecation. “This is why I say that in the upcoming 25 years, we should have big aspirations,” he added.
Modi spent the morning visiting Rajghat and paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, before arriving at the Red Fort. He began speaking at around 7.35am and for roughly 83 minutes, addressed an audience comprising school students, political leaders, diplomats and senior officials, without a teleprompter, referring to paper notes.
Modi urged Indians to uproot a mindset of slavery and said India was ready to set standards for the world. He cited the new education policy (which he said was born out of the churn of diverse thoughts and voices from the ground) and the focus on developing skills would help in ending a culture of dependence. “We have to be proud of our languages, irrespective of whether we can understand it. This is the language of my country, bestowed to the world by our ancestors,” he said. He pointed out that the force propelling India to new heights in the technology and digital space hailed from tier-2 and 3 cities and poor families in villages.
The PM paid homage to the freedom fighters who fought against British rule, including Gandhi, Bhagat Singh, Subhas Chandra Bose and architects of free India such as BR Ambedkar, Jawaharlal Nehru, Vallabhai Patel, Ram Manohar Lohia, and Syama Prasad Mukherjee, and leaders such as Deen Dayal Upadhyay and VD Savarkar. He also said that India was home to great thinkers such as Vivekananda, Aurobindo and Rabindranath Tagore, while recalling the immense contributions of women freedom fighters — Rani Laxmibai, Jhalkaribai, Chennamma and Begum Hazrat Mahal, among others.
Modi asked the citizens to feel pride in India’s heritage that is connected with nature and influencing the world. “When the world is talking of holistic health care, it is focusing on yoga, ayurveda and India’s holistic lifestyle. This is our heritage that we have given to the world,” he said.
Another pledge he focused on was celebrating the country’s unity in diversity and asked people to forget barriers of faith, tradition, language and gender, and treat everyone equally. “India’s diversity is its unique strength and proof of its enduring power. This country is the mother of democracy, whose resolve can shape the world,” he said.
“India is an aspirational society where changes are being powered by a collective spirit. The way the world is seeing India is changing because India is a ray of hope for everyone,” he added.
He also spoke at length about the importance of gender equality. “We should celebrate the diversity of India....At home too, the roots of unity are sowed when both the son and the daughter are equal. If they are not, the mantra of unity cannot reverberate. I hope we can get rid of this attitude of upper-lower or mine-others,” Modi said. “Gender equality is a crucial parameter of unity,” he added.
He further said women power was present in all sectors of society and significant for the growth of the country. “If we look at ‘nari shakti’ (woman power) in law, education, science and police, our daughters and mothers are making major contributions to India,” Modi said.
His speech also stressed on duties and the importance of a disciplined life.
“We will have to stress on duties. It is the duty of the administration to make efforts to provide 24-hour electricity. But it is the duty of the citizens to save as much electricity as possible,” PM Modi said. “Giving water to every field is the duty of every government, but the spirit of per drop more crop should rise from every field, saving as much water as possible,” he added.
The PM said that if every citizen fulfilled their duty, the country could achieve any target. “Be it police or people, nobody is untouched with duties,” PM Modi said.
He recalled the contribution of former prime ministers Lal Bahadur Shastri and Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and the slogans they had given — Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, Jai Vigyan (hail the soldier, farmer and science) — and said it was time to Jai Anusandhan (hail research and innovation) to it.
“It is our endeavour that the youth of the country get all support for research in all areas from — space to the depths of the ocean. That is why we are expanding our Space Mission & Deep Ocean Mission. The solution to our future lies in the depths of space and the ocean,” the Prime Minister said.
He underlined the importance of self-reliance, especially in the defence sector and pointed to the importance of indigenisation of products and processes. For the first time, a prototype of the advanced towed artillery gun system (ATAGS) was used for the ceremonial 21-gun salute along with British guns that have been traditionally used for the event. The howitzer was designed and developed under the government’s Make in India initiative.
“The digital movement with production of semiconductors, 5G and optical fibre shows strength in education, health and is bringing a change in the common man’s life. India’s ‘techade’ is here, with 5G, chip manufacturing, we are bringing revolution through Digital India to the grassroots,” he said.
The PM argued that competitive and cooperative federalism was the need of the hour. “Let there be a healthy spirit of competition among the states on progressing in different sectors,” he said.
He, however, pointed out two evils that can threaten India’s future — corruption and nepotism.
“Corruption is eating the country like termites and we have to fight it with full might. It is our endeavour that those who have looted the country have to return it,” he said and also criticised the efforts to “glorify” them, an apparent reference to the opposition parties defending those accused of corruption.
“This mindset is not going to end unless there is a feeling of ‘nafrat’ (hatred) for corruption and the corrupt and people are forced to look down upon them socially,” he said.
Hitting out at dynasty and nepotism, he said their presence in politics nourished this evil in all other institutions of the country. “This nepotism harms India’s talents and capabilities. This is also a reason for corruption as people resort to it when they see no other option,” he said, seeking awareness against this to rid India’s institutions of these evils for their bright future.
The Congress hit out at the Prime Minister over his speech, saying he let the country down by not discussing the promises made by him in the last eight years and by not giving an account of his tenure. Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera said he wondered what happened to the promises of doubling farmers’ income, giving houses to all, bringing back black money and providing jobs.
Modi’s call against misogyny also met with jibes from the Opposition leaders. “Let’s pledge to wipe out misogyny, said PM Modi today. Completely agree, Sir. Should we start with you, leading by example,” Trinamool Congress MP Derek O’Brien tweeted with an old video of the PM campaigning against West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee.
“One has seen in the last eight years, the Prime Minister has a magic with words and the capacity to communicate it to an audience. It would be interesting to see in the two years of this term how much of that would they translate into action and how much of that would they take into the 2024 general elections. Because he’s already provided an insurance policy to say that this is a 25-year plan and not just a two-year plan,” political analyst Sandeep Shastri said. | https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/take-five-pledges-to-make-india-developed-nation-by-2047-pm-101660583659914.html | 2022-08-15T21:30:14Z | https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/take-five-pledges-to-make-india-developed-nation-by-2047-pm-101660583659914.html | false | 2 |
IRVING, Texas, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) ("Darling" or the "Company") today announced the pricing of its private offering of $250.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 6% unsecured senior notes due 2030 (the "add-on notes"). The add-on notes will be issued as additional notes under the same indenture (the "indenture") as Darling's 6% senior notes due 2030, $750.0 million in aggregate principal amount of which were issued on June 9, 2022 (the "initial notes"). The add-on notes will have the same terms as the initial notes (other than issue date and issue price) and will, together with the initial notes, constitute a single class of securities under the indenture. The initial offering price to investors will be 102.0% of the principal amount thereof. The offering is expected to close on or about August 17, 2022, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
Darling intends to use the proceeds from the offering of the add-on notes (i) for general corporate purposes, including the repayment of indebtedness and (ii) to pay the costs, commissions, fees, and expenses incurred in connection with the offering of the add-on notes (including the initial purchasers' discount). Darling may temporarily apply proceeds to reduce revolving credit indebtedness or invest in cash equivalents, U.S. government securities and other high-quality debt investments pending application of the proceeds.
The add-on notes and related guarantees will be offered in the United States to persons reasonably believed to be "qualified institutional buyers" in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and outside the United States to non‑U.S. persons in reliance on Regulation S under the Securities Act. The add-on notes and related guarantees will not be registered under the Securities Act or any state securities laws and, unless so registered, may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the add-on notes and related guarantees, nor shall there be any offer to sell, solicitation of an offer to buy or sale of the add-on notes and related guarantees, in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction.
About Darling
Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) is the largest publicly traded company turning food waste into sustainable products and a leading producer of renewable energy. Recognized as a sustainability leader, the company operates 250 plants in 17 countries and repurposes nearly 15% of the world's meat industry waste streams into value-added products, such as green energy, renewable diesel, collagen, fertilizer, animal proteins and meals and pet food ingredients.
Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This press release contains "forward-looking" statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the statements. Statements that are not statements of historical facts are "forward-looking" statements and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "estimate," "project," "planned," "contemplate," "potential," "possible," "proposed," "intend," "believe," "anticipate," "expect," "may," "will," "would," "should," "could" and similar expressions are intended to identify "forward-looking" statements. "Forward-looking" statements are based on the Company's current expectations and assumptions regarding its business, the economy and other future conditions. The Company cautions readers that any such "forward-looking" statements it makes are not guarantees of future performance and that actual results may differ materially from anticipated results or expectations expressed in its "forward-looking" statements as a result of a variety of factors, including many that are beyond the Company's control. These factors include, among others, existing and unknown future limitations on the ability of the Company's direct and indirect subsidiaries to make their cash flow available to the Company for payments on the Company's indebtedness or other purposes; global demands for bio-fuels and grain and oilseed commodities, which have exhibited volatility, and can impact the cost of feed for cattle, hogs and poultry, thus affecting available rendering feedstock and selling prices for the Company's products; reductions in raw material volumes available to the Company due to weak margins in the meat production industry as a result of higher feed costs, reduced consumer demand or other factors, reduced volume from food service establishments or otherwise; reduced demand for animal feed; reduced finished product prices, including a decline in fat and used cooking oil finished product prices; changes to worldwide government policies relating to renewable fuels and greenhouse gas emissions that adversely affect programs like the U.S. government's renewable fuel standard, low carbon fuel standards and tax credits for biofuels both in the United States and abroad; possible product recall resulting from developments relating to the discovery of unauthorized adulterations to food or food additives; the occurrence of 2009 H1N1 flu (initially known as "Swine Flu"), highly pathogenic strains of avian influenza (collectively known as "Bird Flu"), severe acute respiratory syndrome ("SARS"), bovine spongiform encephalopathy ("BSE"), porcine epidemic diarrhea ("PED") or other diseases associated with animal origin in the United States or elsewhere, such as the outbreak of African Swine Fever ("ASF") in China and elsewhere; the occurrence of pandemics, epidemics or disease outbreaks, such as the current novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak; unanticipated costs and/or reductions in raw material volumes related to the Company's compliance with the existing or unforeseen new U.S. or foreign (including, without limitation, China) regulations (including new or modified animal feed, Bird Flu, SARS, PED, BSE, ASF or similar or unanticipated regulations) affecting the industries in which we operate or our value added products; risks associated with the DGD Joint Venture, including possible unanticipated operating disruptions and issues relating to the announced expansion project; risks and uncertainties relating to international sales and operations, including imposition of tariffs, quotas, trade barriers and other trade protections imposed by foreign countries; difficulties or a significant disruption in the Company's information systems or failure to implement new systems and software successfully, risks relating to possible third party claims of intellectual property infringement; increased contributions to the Company's pension and benefit plans, including multiemployer and employer-sponsored defined benefit pension plans as required by legislation, regulation or other applicable U.S. or foreign law or resulting from a U.S. mass withdrawal event; bad debt write-offs; loss of or failure to obtain necessary permits and registrations; continued or escalated conflict in the Middle East, North Korea, Ukraine or elsewhere; uncertainty regarding the exit of the United Kingdom from the European Union; and/or unfavorable export or import markets. These factors, coupled with volatile prices for natural gas and diesel fuel, climate conditions, currency exchange fluctuations, general performance of the United States and global economies, disturbances in world financial, credit, commodities and stock markets, and any decline in consumer confidence and discretionary spending, including the inability of consumers and companies to obtain credit due to lack of liquidity in the financial markets, among others, could cause actual results to vary materially from the "forward-looking" statements in this press release or negatively impact the Company's results of operations. Among other things, future profitability may be affected by the Company's ability to grow its business, which faces competition from companies that may have substantially greater resources than the Company. Other risks and uncertainties regarding the Company, its business and the industries in which it operates are referenced from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company is under no obligation to (and expressly disclaims any such obligation to) update its "forward-looking" statements whether as a result of change of circumstances, new events or otherwise.
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Suann Guthrie, Vice President, Investor Relations, Sustainability and Global Communications
Suann.Guthrie@darlingii.com
(1) 469-214-8202
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WFO PORTLAND Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, August 18, 2022
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HEAT ADVISORY
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
124 PM PDT Mon Aug 15 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 10 PM PDT
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...High temperatures in the low to mid 90s expected. Low
temperatures early Thursday morning in the lower 60s to lower
70s.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Oregon Cascade Foothills and
Cascade Foothills in Lane County. In Washington, South
Washington Cascade Foothills.
* WHEN...From noon Wednesday to 10 PM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses to occur.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
* WHAT...High temperatures in the mid to upper 90s expected. Low
temperatures early Thursday morning in the mid 60s to lower 70s.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Upper Hood River Valley, Western Columbia
River Gorge and Central Columbia River Gorge. In Washington,
Western Columbia River Gorge and Central Columbia River Gorge.
* WHAT...Temperatures in the mid to upper 90s. Low temperatures
early Thursday morning generally in the 60s.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Lower Columbia, Greater Portland Metro Area
and Central Willamette Valley. In Washington, I-5 Corridor in
Cowlitz County and Greater Vancouver Area.
THURSDAY BELOW 4000 FEET...
* WHAT...Temperatures in the upper 80s to mid 90s expected below
4000 feet. Low temperatures early Thursday morning generally in
the 60s, but locally lower 70s on middle and upper slopes.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Oregon Cascades and Cascades in
Lane County. In Washington, South Washington Cascades.
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Strike: ASUU To Meet With FG On Tuesday
The Academic Staff Union of Universities is scheduled to meet with Federal Government representatives on Tuesday over its prolonged strike action.
Speaking on Politics Today, President of ASUU, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke said the meeting was to discuss one of seven issues ASUU is protesting over,
“That is the issue of renegotiation,” Osodeke said, “the renegotiation of the 2009 agreement.
“It is not just about wages. It has to do with the system, funding, the structure, the autonomy and other issues; and how to fund universities.
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“The government has reduced it to just salaries alone. But if they had looked at the whole agreement and implemented it, we will not be talking about funding.”
Professor Osodeke suggested that if Tuesday’s meeting goes well, the strike action may be called off.
“We are willing to sign,” he said.
ASUU’s Demands
ASUU embarked on a four-week warning strike on February 14.
On March 14, the union extended the industrial action by another two months to allow the government meet all of its demands. A 12-week extension was announced on May 9.
Since May 9, the union has remained on strike, vowing to persist until its demands are met.
The academics are seeking improved welfare, revitalisation of public universities and academic autonomy among other demands.
One bone of contention for the academics is the non-payment of university revitalisation funds, which amounts to about N1.1 trillion.
But the Federal Government has said it doesn’t have the money to pay such an amount, citing low oil prices during the Muhammadu Buhari administration.
The agreement was struck in 2009.
Another is the issue of the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS).
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JACKSON, Miss. and BILOXI, Miss., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trustmark National Bank ("Trustmark"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Trustmark Corporation (NASDAQGS: TRMK), and The Peoples Bank, whose parent company is Peoples Financial Corporation (OTCQX Best Market: PFBX) are pleased to announce that the two companies have completed the sale of substantially all the assets of Trustmark's Corporate Trust business to The Peoples Bank.
Trustmark's Corporate Trust business has been focused on providing a wide variety of trust and agency services in connection with debt securities issued by public corporations and government entities. Through this transaction, approximately 200 bond issues were transitioned to The Peoples Bank.
"This transition supports our focus on strategic initiatives that will help our company grow, become more efficient and serve our customers with new and innovative products and services as we move forward," stated Duane Dewey, Trustmark's President and Chief Executive Officer. "The seamless transition process of the Corporate Trust business portfolio to The Peoples Bank has underscored our confidence that this transaction will be positive for the Corporate Trust customers. We are most pleased that these customers will enjoy the same level of service from The Peoples Bank team that they have come to expect from Trustmark," said Dewey.
"We are delighted to add this additional book of corporate trust business to our existing portfolio and look forward to serving these customers," said Chevis C. Swetman, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Peoples Bank. "We are excited about this unique opportunity to leverage our outstanding existing corporate trust footprint and believe the addition of this book of business will build on the strong foundation established by The Peoples Bank and confirm our position as a leader in the corporate trust arena."
Trustmark will continue to offer specialized services and expertise through its Wealth Management Division in the areas of private banking, brokerage, trust, retirement plan services, investment and portfolio management and custodial services for corporate and individual customers and non-profit organizations.
About Trustmark Corporation
Trustmark Corporation is a financial services company providing banking and financial solutions through offices in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas. Visit trustmark.com for more information.
About The Peoples Bank, Biloxi, Mississippi
Founded in 1896, The Peoples Bank operates 18 branches along the Mississippi Gulf Coast in Hancock, Harrison, Jackson and Stone counties. In addition to offering a comprehensive range of retail and commercial banking services, The Peoples Bank also operates a trust and investment services department that has provided customers with financial, estate and retirement planning services since 1936.
The Peoples Bank is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Peoples Financial Corporation, listed on the OTCQX Best Market under the symbol PFBX. Additional information is available on the company's website at www.thepeoples.com and at the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov.
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Federal authorities on Monday arrested seven people including a union leader and various dock workers accused in a $1.2 million extortion scheme that targeted shipping companies.
U.S. Attorney Stephen Muldrow said the scheme began in 2005 and affected local and foreign commerce, including shipping between Puerto Rico and the U.S. and British Virgin Islands.
He said suspects at three docks in the capital of San Juan are accused of illegally extorting small shipping companies and threatened to stop loading and unloading goods if a monthly fee wasn’t paid. The fee demanded varied by weight and sometimes ranged from $10,000 to $20,000 a month, Muldrow said.
The indictment states that the shipping companies were charged a monthly fee in exchange for supposedly being allowed to use longshore workers who were not unionized. However, there were no labor unions representing employees of shipping companies operating at the piers where the alleged extortions occurred, officials said.
The suspects face charges including conspiracy to violate the RICO Act, commit extortion and money laundering.
“Breaking the law cannot be the way to do business in Puerto Rico,” said Joseph González, FBI special agent in charge of the San Juan office.
Local and federal authorities were part of the five-year investigation, with some wearing shirts at a press conference that read “Pier Pressure” in reference to the operation. | https://www.wjtv.com/news/international/7-accused-in-1-2m-extortion-scheme-at-puerto-rico-docks/ | 2022-08-15T21:37:07Z | https://www.wjtv.com/news/international/7-accused-in-1-2m-extortion-scheme-at-puerto-rico-docks/ | false | 39 |
Free period products made available to all
Free period products have been made available to anyone who needs them by the SIC.
The council and UHI Shetland have been providing them to pupils, students and the community through a small number of community venues for the past four years.
The SIC is now extending that to the wider community, for people to collect what they need.
Locations across the isles will stock the items with the Shetland Foodbank, leisure centres and health centres all taking part.
The Whalsay golf and boating clubs, Scalloway Museum and Burravoe shop will also provide the items.
A recent council survey found people were more likely to order period products online, with an online ordering service starting in the coming weeks.
You can find out more about the scheme here: https://www.shetland.gov.uk/community/access-free-period-products | https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/2022/08/15/free-period-products-made-available-to-all | 2022-08-15T21:38:47Z | https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/2022/08/15/free-period-products-made-available-to-all | false | null |
Installing This Zoom Security Update Should Be An Immediate Priority
This is not a drill, folks — it's time to update your Zoom app, and you should do it right now if you want to keep your computer safe. If you're using a Mac and you have the Zoom app installed (as opposed to just using it in the browser), you may be running an unnecessary risk by avoiding the latest security fix.
A new vulnerability has been fixed in the latest update, but unless you've downloaded the new version of Zoom within the past couple of days, you are still running the software that could potentially allow a hacker to gain root privileges to your operating system. This could mean your whole Mac might be in danger.
Mahalo to everybody who came to my @defcon talk "You're M̶u̶t̶e̶d̶ Rooted" 🙏🏽
Was stoked to talk about (& live-demo 😅) a local priv-esc vulnerability in Zoom (for macOS).
Currently there is no patch 👀😱
Slides with full details & PoC exploit: https://t.co/viee0Yd5o2 #0day pic.twitter.com/9dW7DdUm7P
— patrick wardle (@patrickwardle) August 12, 2022
You might be pleased to know that it wasn't some great hacking heist that exposed the vulnerability — it was a security researcher, Patrick Wardle, who described it in a presentation at DEFCON. Companies often rely on security specialists to try to hack their programs without any malicious intent. This wasn't Wardle's first rodeo — he's been spotting vulnerabilities in software and hardware for years, including noteworthy finds like exploits within the Apple M1 chip and malware that was masqueraded as Adobe Flash.
The Zoom exploit targets the software's installer, which is clever, because you usually need administrator permissions in order to install or uninstall new software. Wardle noticed that there was an auto-update that retained these super privileges as it continued to run in the background. A bug in that system could allow an attacker to substitute a legit Zoom update with a malicious program that could then be used to take control of your computer.
Make sure you update Zoom promptly
The vulnerability sounds pretty scary, but fortunately, it seems that Zoom chose to act fast. In its latest security bulletin, the company describes the exploit and advises users to update their Zoom client in order to stay secure. It also directs users to its official website to search for new versions of the program. This doesn't just apply to Zoom, really — it's a good way to secure yourself when it comes to any software you use regularly. If you need the latest version of Zoom for your Mac, head over to the official website in order to pick it up.
If you're not sure whether your Zoom needs an update, the company stated that this exploit affects versions from 5.7.3 to 5.11.3 of the macOS app. Starting with version 5.11.5, the fix has been applied, and it seems that we can consider the exploit patched and forgotten — at least until someone else picks up on a hint of a problem within the Zoom app.
Assuming you don't use Zoom frequently, it's worth noting that you don't even need to install the software in order to use it. Zoom can be used in the browser, and as long as the meeting leader sends you a link to join, you won't need to download the app. That's one way of staying safe on that front, but it could get tedious if you're jumping in and out of Zoom calls all day long. | https://www.slashgear.com/965746/installing-this-zoom-security-update-should-be-an-immediate-priority/ | 2022-08-15T21:40:35Z | https://www.slashgear.com/965746/installing-this-zoom-security-update-should-be-an-immediate-priority/ | false | 1 |
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MP Materials (NYSE:MP) has been having an incredible year. The company just released revenue figures for its fiscal 2022 second quarter which jumped by nearly 100% as net income nearly tripled. The high realized prices for rare earth oxides continued to provide a boom for the US-based miner which now lies at the centre of plans by the US government to reduce dependency on China for the elements. This need was heightened with Chinese sabre-rattling around Taiwan which at the core exposed the clash of geopolitical objectives of both economies. We saw China exploit its dominance of the sector back in 2010 when it banned exports to Japan following a collision between a Chinese fishing boat and a Japanese coast guard vessel around the disputed Senkaku Islands.
Rare earths are essential for a wide spectrum of technologies including generators for wind turbines, traction motors for electric vehicles, medical devices, fighter jets, and missiles. These industries are being placed at the sacrificial altar if the situation around the Taiwan strait was ever to turn hot.
The strong earnings results also came in against the passing of The Inflation Reduction Act, one of the most significant climate-focused bills in US history. The bill allocates $370 billion over 10 years to decarbonization initiatives that are set to supercharge the rollout of wind energy and EVs in the United States. During the recent earnings call, management stated that the bill, when signed into law, will be fantastic for their supply chain as it provides a material benefit through its 10% production tax credit for critical material processing. Critically, it's an unprecedented level of government intervention which accelerates the immediate macro drivers for MP Materials. It will bring forward demand and the inherent supply deficit MP Materials states exist for rare earths.
This should not necessarily be news for shareholders, but neodymium prices have been falling. This is part of a wider pullback in commodities, from oil to copper to wheat, as speculative froth initially driven by commodity traders and hedge funds continue to be stripped back. However, MP Materials has stated they expect a constricted global supply chain for rare earths with the still limited number of global suppliers maintaining the supply deficit in the years ahead. This should continue to support profitability and positive cash flows in the coming quarters, but would face a problem in 2023 when year-over-year comps will likely show a decline in a broad range of financial metrics.
MP Materials will see variability in earnings, that's a natural consequence of being a miner where the economic cycle influences prices. The immediate macro drivers for rare earths are likely to continue to post strong growth even if the economy falls into a recession. This is a scenario made even more likely by the Inflation Reduction Act. Further, as MP Materials is moving to develop a permanent magnet facility in Ft. Worth, Texas, the company stands to improve its profitability by moving beyond just mining REOs. The facility will source refined feedstock from Mountain Pass to transform it into finished magnets, delivering an end-to-end rare earths supply chain within the US.
The company's recently reported earnings for its fiscal 2022 second quarter saw revenue come in at $143.56 million, a 96.4% increase from the previous year-ago quarter and a beat by $14.81 million on consensus estimates. Whilst MP Materials produced 10.3K metric tons of REOs during the quarter, broadly in line with the year-ago figure, the average realized price was up 90% over the same period with production costs only rising by 14%. This meant a net income of $73.3 million, a year-over-year increase of 170% from $27.2 million. Cash and equivalents at $1.264 billion, increased by 2.5% sequentially. The company also generated nearly $100 million in operating cash flow.
As long as China continues to dominate access to one of the most important elements of modernity and the future, the economies of the world will be at risk of the temperaments of the Chinese Communist Party. With the prospect of the world facing a new cold war, one that puts free capitalist democracies against the alliance of autocracies, controlling access to the critical elements will be key to maintaining economic power and the outsized influence this brings.
This increasing dichotomy between democracies and autocracies could become a defining feature of geopolitics in the coming years, placing MP Materials as a strategically important company. That said, the company is facing a global market with significant supply coming online as other countries rush to boost their respective production of rare earth elements. It remains a company to be on the watchlist of those looking for a pick-and-shovel play on the growth of EVs, wind turbines, and liberty.
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Pete Carril, old-school Princeton coaching maestro, dies
(AP) - Pete Carril, the rumpled, cigar-smoking basketball coach who led Princeton to 11 appearances in the NCAA Tournament, where his teams unnerved formidable opponents and rattled March Madness with old-school fundamentals, died Monday. He was 92.
Princeton released a statement from Carril’s family, which said he died “peacefully this morning. It did not give a cause of death.
“We kindly ask that you please respect our privacy at this time as we process our loss and handle necessary arrangements. More information will be forthcoming in the following days,” the statement said.
Carril, a Hall of Famer, schooled his teams in a distinct and throwback brand of ball — the Princeton offense, a game marked by patience, intelligence, constant motion, quick passing and backdoor cuts that often ended in layups.
It was an offense that could be played on any level of basketball. At Princeton, it was usually performed by players often dismissed or overlooked by some of the nation’s basketball powers. Come the NCAA Tournament, however, Princeton’s unforgiving discipline could offset the disparity of talent on the floor.
During Carril’s 29 seasons as the Tigers’ coach, the system worked splendidly. His teams won 13 Ivy League titles and posted a 514-261 record without the benefit of scholarship players. Its deliberate approach draining the high octane from many opponents, Princeton led the nation in scoring defense in 14 of his last 21 seasons, including the last eight in a run that ended in 1996.
He guided Princeton to the National Invitation Tournament championship in 1975 and was elected to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 1997.
Basketball fans loved to watch the headaches Carril’s teams caused in March. That was certainly the case in 1989 for Georgetown’s John Thompson, the Hall of Fame coach sweating late in the game with his trademark towel draped over his shoulder.
Princeton gave a No. 1 Georgetown team featuring Alonzo Mourning and Charles Smith all it could handle, and as a No. 16 seed was on the verge of a monumental upset. The Tigers had two shots in the closing seconds at sending Thompson and his team home but were denied, losing 50-49.
Carril’s final season in 1996 was highlighted by a first-round NCAA victory over defending champion UCLA, an outcome many consider one of the biggest surprises in tournament history.
Peter Joseph Carril was born on July 10, 1930, to Spanish immigrant parents in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He played at Lafayette College under a venerable coach in Butch Van Breda Kolff. After an Army stint, Carril coached in high school in Pennsylvania in the 1950s and ‘60s before getting a college head coaching job at Lehigh. He spent the 1966-67 season there, going 11-12, and then was on his way to Princeton.
Carril was more than a basketball coach. Friends and former players say he was intelligent, philosophical, a great judge of character, honest and caring. He was not the country-club type. He was down to earth, his attire simple: open-collared shirts, wrinkled sweaters, his thinning hair never quite combed. Occasionally, there would be a sport jacket.
On the court, Carril was demanding. He worked his players hard and sought perfection. It would not be unusual for him to sit on the bench with a 20-point lead and a pained look creasing his face following a bad pass, a turnover or missed layup. It was the craft, the process that mattered, never mind the score.
If asked about it, he would recall what his father had told him growing up in Bethlehem, one of the country’s steel capitals.
“When you lower your standards, they can turn around and attack you,” Carril said often.
Success on the court never changed Carril. He liked his cigars. He enjoyed a drink, a coffee or just chatting with people at Andy’s Tavern in Princeton, that is until it became a sushi bar in the 1990s. Conte’s Pizza remained one of his hangouts. He would occasionally stop at the Princeton basketball office to talk hoops with Mitch Henderson, who became Princeton’s coach in 2011.
After leaving Princeton, Carril jumped to unfamiliar ground — the NBA. He spent 10 seasons as an assistant coach with the Sacramento Kings. He helped Rick Adelman’s Kings win two Pacific Division titles and a spot in the 2002 Western Conference finals.
He joined the Washington Wizards staff in 2007 and in 2009 returned to the Kings, where in his first stint the Princeton offense found new life at basketball’s highest level.
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Basketball fans loved to watch the headaches Carril’s teams caused in March. That was certainly the case in 1989 for Georgetown’s John Thompson, the Hall of Fame coach sweating late in the game with his trademark towel draped over his shoulder.
Princeton gave a No. 1 Georgetown team featuring Alonzo Mourning and Charles Smith all it could handle, and as a No. 16 seed was on the verge of a monumental upset. The Tigers had two shots in the closing seconds at sending Thompson and his team home but were denied, losing 50-49.
Carril’s final season in 1996 was highlighted by a first-round NCAA victory over defending champion UCLA, an outcome many consider one of the biggest surprises in tournament history.
Peter Joseph Carril was born on July 10, 1930, to Spanish immigrant parents in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He played at Lafayette College under a venerable coach in Butch Van Breda Kolff. After an Army stint, Carril coached in high school in Pennsylvania in the 1950s and ‘60s before getting a college head coaching job at Lehigh. He spent the 1966-67 season there, going 11-12, and then was on his way to Princeton.
Carril was more than a basketball coach. Friends and former players say he was intelligent, philosophical, a great judge of character, honest and caring. He was not the country-club type. He was down to earth, his attire simple: open-collared shirts, wrinkled sweaters, his thinning hair never quite combed. Occasionally, there would be a sport jacket.
On the court, Carril was demanding. He worked his players hard and sought perfection. It would not be unusual for him to sit on the bench with a 20-point lead and a pained look creasing his face following a bad pass, a turnover or missed layup. It was the craft, the process that mattered, never mind the score.
If asked about it, he would recall what his father had told him growing up in Bethlehem, one of the country’s steel capitals.
“When you lower your standards, they can turn around and attack you,” Carril said often.
Success on the court never changed Carril. He liked his cigars. He enjoyed a drink, a coffee or just chatting with people at Andy’s Tavern in Princeton, that is until it became a sushi bar in the 1990s. Conte’s Pizza remained one of his hangouts. He would occasionally stop at the Princeton basketball office to talk hoops with Mitch Henderson, who became Princeton’s coach in 2011.
After leaving Princeton, Carril jumped to unfamiliar ground — the NBA. He spent 10 seasons as an assistant coach with the Sacramento Kings. He helped Rick Adelman’s Kings win two Pacific Division titles and a spot in the 2002 Western Conference finals.
He joined the Washington Wizards staff in 2007 and in 2009 returned to the Kings, where in his first stint the Princeton offense found new life at basketball’s highest level.
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DONETSK, August 15./TASS/. Seven civilians were killed and six were injured when Ukrainian forces shelled the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) on Monday, DPR’s mission at the Joint Center for Control and Coordination of Ceasefire (JCCC) reported.
"As of 22:30, the total number of civilian casualties from attacks of Ukrainian armed units for August 15, 2022 was 13 people (seven killed and six wounded). Information continues to come in," says a message posted on the Telegram channel of the mission.
Since overnight to Monday, Ukrainian troops have fired into the republic 343 munitions of various types, including artillery shells of 122mm, 152mm and 155mm caliber, it said.
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on February 24 that in response to a request by the heads of the Donbass republics for assistance he had made a decision to carry out a special military operation in Ukraine. The DPR and the LPR launched an operation to liberate their territories under Kiev’s control. | https://tass.com/world/1493925 | 2022-08-15T21:54:07Z | https://tass.com/world/1493925 | false | 1 |
Employees at the Newberry Library are working to form a union with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, which is fresh from successfully organizing staff at the Art Institute of Chicago and its school.
Newberry staff announced the organizing drive in an open letter the union circulated Monday. Spokesman Anders Lindall of AFSCME’s Council 31 said it is seeking to organize 66 workers. The bargaining unit could include conservators, librarians, library assistants, program coordinators and other staff positions.
“We have chosen to organize because we believe in the core values of The Newberry, but those values can’t exist if we don’t have a voice in the decisions that affect us and proper support from management to further the institution’s goals,” Salma Geneidy, a member of the workers’ organizing committee, said in a statement the union released. Geneidy is an administrative coordinator for the library’s Research and Education department.
The employees’ letter said they are organizing “to use our collective power to improve our workplace.” It added, “Though concerns about wages and workloads are not new, the financial uncertainties of the past few years have brought these issues to a head. Layoffs and furloughs of essential staff, stagnant wages and a lack of transparent decision-making are not sustainable.”
AFSCME is collecting signed cards from workers supporting union affiliation. A union typically asks a federal agency to schedule a secret-ballot election once it gets cards from a substantial majority of workers. Lindall declined to say how many cards have been turned in so far.
Alex Teller, spokesman for the independent research library, said, “We support our employees’ right to make their own decisions about whether or not to unionize. Although we prefer to work with our employees directly, should Newberry staff choose to join a union, we will work with them to continue to advance the values that are foundational to the Newberry’smission.”
Teller said the library has 101 employees, none represented by a union. He said cutbacks during the pandemic forced the elimination of three jobs in January 2021.
The Newberry is at 60 W. Walton St. and has operated since 1887. It has specialized collections covering many topics, with an emphasis on the humanities and American history and culture.
AFSCME is known for its membership within government agencies, but it also includes staffs of 275 public and private libraries as well as 10,000 museum workers around the country. It represents staff at the Chicago Public Library, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and the Library of Congress.
Newberry workers said they drew inspiration from the union’s campaigns within the Art Institute. Lindall said AFSCME is advising workers in negotiating first contracts at the museum and its school. Both bargaining units became official with elections last January.
The union also is organizing adjunct faculty and lecturers at the school.
The National Labor Relations Board supervises elections to determine if employees become union members. During that process, the agency often decides disputes between the union and the employer over which workers should be in the bargaining unit. | https://chicago.suntimes.com/2022/8/15/23307051/newberry-library-workers-union-organizing-campaign-seiu-service-employees-international | 2022-08-15T21:54:31Z | https://chicago.suntimes.com/2022/8/15/23307051/newberry-library-workers-union-organizing-campaign-seiu-service-employees-international | false | 1 |
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Kansas City Chiefs Legendary Quarterback Len Dawson Placed in Hospice Care
Len Dawson, the Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback who led the Kansas City Chiefs to their first Super Bowl championship, has been placed in hospice care in Kansas City, according to the Associated Press. Dawson's wife, Linda, confirmed the news to KMBC-TV, the station where Dawson began his broadcasting career in 1966.
Dawson, 87, began his NFL career in 1957 when he was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL Draft. He was with the Steelers for three seasons before joining the Cleveland Browns in 1960 where he spent two years. In 1962, Dawson signed with the Dallas Texans, a team that would become the Chiefs in 1963. In his career, Dawson led the Chiefs to three AFL Championships and a Super Bowl title during the 1969 season. In the Super Bowl, Dawson threw for 142 yards and one touchdown and was named Super Bowl MVP.
Dawson would retire from the NFL in 1976, He finished his career with 28,711 yards, 239 touchdowns, 183 interceptions and an 82.6 passer rating. He's one of the best quarterbacks in AFL history, being named an AFL All-Star six times and laws named AFL MVP in 1962. On the NFL side, Dawson was selected to the Pro Bowl in 1971 and led the league in completion percentage in 1975. He was inducted into the Chiefs Hall of Fame in 1979, Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1987 and Purdue Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame in 1996.
"This week has been so special. The treatment that we have received here in Canton, Ohio has been nothing but the very, very best," Dawson said during his Pro Football Hall of Fame speech, per Sports Illustrated. "The people have been tremendous in helping us to do whatever we possibly can to get over the nervous feeling right now. The people from Canton are great, but you know something, I've always known that because this is where I grew up.
" The people of Kansas City, for those of you who don't know this place, is some kind of town. The people of Kansas City are tremendous; they have been tremendous to me and my family and to the Kansas City Chiefs. I am very proud, very proud to be here. This has been the greatest week of my life. Thank you very much." | https://popculture.com/sports/news/kansas-city-chiefs-legendary-quarterback-len-dawson-placed-hospice-care/ | 2022-08-15T21:55:36Z | https://popculture.com/sports/news/kansas-city-chiefs-legendary-quarterback-len-dawson-placed-hospice-care/ | false | 1 |
To Help Business Owners Understand the Value of Local SEO, Online Advantages Recently Posted an In-Depth Guide about this Important Topic
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Matt Maglodi, founder of the full service internet marketing company Online Advantages, is pleased to announce that local search engine optimization is a major focus for his company in 2022.
To read more about the importance of local search engine optimization, please check out https://onlineadvantages.net/local-search-engine-optimization-by-online-advantages/.
As Maglodi noted, in addition to making local search engine optimization a key focus of Online Advantages in 2022, he also feels strongly about the importance of helping to teach both current and potential clients about why SEO is so crucial.
This inspired him to create and post the new guide, which is the latest in his company's SEO education academy series.
"At Online Advantages, we believe the concepts of SEO shouldn't be complicated or confusing. That's why we're working to give you the definitive guide to local SEO, breaking down the jargon and terminology so you can understand what all this 'stuff' is and why it matters to your business," the educational guide noted, adding that a great place to start is by learning about organic versus local SEO.
While organic SEO positions and ranks a company's online content against everyone else in their niche by using signals and keywords, these results may also pull data from across the country or around the globe. This means that a local business listing may end up being unseen by the ideal audience.
As the guide noted, local search engine optimization is different, although it works on similar principles as organic SEO.
"Localized content, location services, and a regularly updated Google My Business listing optimized for business SEO help nearby customers looking for your products and services contact you more easily and efficiently."
Additional topics in the new Online Advantages guide include a basic overview of local SEO, how it can be used for a boosted reach, presence and ROI, and the importance of being consistent with SEO efforts.
Online Advantages is a unique full service internet marketing company. Founder Matt Maglodi specializes in all aspects of online marketing from video marketing, to pay per click advertising, organic search and social media. For more information, please visit https://onlineadvantages.net/.
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“Kiki Man Ray,” by Mark Braude (W.W. Norton)
You may have seen the famous picture of her nude back marked with the sound holes of a violin, which recently sold for $12.4 million, the highest price ever paid for a photograph at auction. Or, if not that, then an equally striking image of her face resting on its side, perpendicular to an African mask.
Her name was Alice Prin, but she was better known in the bohemian world of 1920s Paris as Kiki de Montparnasse — and best known today as the muse of American surrealist artist Man Ray. In a splendid new biography, “Kiki Man Ray,” cultural historian Mark Braude brings her vividly to life and argues that she deserves to be remembered as a significant cultural figure in her own right, “a reality star for surreal times.”
Prin was born out of wedlock in 1901 in a village in Burgundy, still a mark of shame in deeply Catholic provincial France. Raised by her grandmother, she had to forage for snails to get enough to eat. At 12, she moved to Paris to live with her mother, who disowned her a few years later for modeling in the nude for a sculptor. Even as a teenager, she had a knack for self-presentation, blackening her eyebrows with burnt matches and rubbing flower petals on her cheeks and lips for color.
By the time she met Man Ray in 1921, Kiki had already posed for a number of artists destined for greatness, including Amadeo Modigliani, who were drawn to her voluptuous figure and cupid’s bow lips. Eventually, she became an accomplished painter, experimental film star and popular cabaret performer. “If a singing voice could smell, hers would be garlic hitting a pan’s hot butter and wine,” Braude writes. None other than Ernest Hemingway wrote the introduction to her best-selling memoir. When she died in 1953 at age 51 after years of drug and alcohol abuse, Life magazine ran a three-page spread on her but she was already fading into obscurity.
Braude, who has written about Napoleon and the resort town of Monte Carlo, argues for her restoration to the history of modern art. She “anticipated our moment by embracing the… idea of treating her life as an ongoing work of art… turning her daily problems and pleasures and those of her friends into an interconnected and ongoing story to be consumed across several media.” | https://www.lmtonline.com/entertainment/article/Review-Man-Ray-muse-Kiki-de-Montparnasse-takes-17375236.php | 2022-08-15T21:56:53Z | https://www.lmtonline.com/entertainment/article/Review-Man-Ray-muse-Kiki-de-Montparnasse-takes-17375236.php | true | 15 |
Master list: CT high school football season previews 2022
[VITALS]
- COACH — ADAM BEHRENDS (3rd season, 9-11)
- PLAYOFF CLASS — LL
- CONFERENCE — FCIAC West
- 2021 RECORD — 7-3
- TEAM SOCIAL MEDIA —Twitter: @StaplesFootbal1
- RETURNING STARTERS (off/def) — 3/3
[THEY’RE HERE]
- JAMES HILLHOUSE, Sr., WR
- TYLER CLARK, Sr., WR/DB, (5-8, 165)
- WILL HOLLEMAN, Sr., WR/DB
- JACK WHITTLE, Sr., DL, (6-1, 200)
[REASON TO CHEER]
Tyler Clark was one of the top players for the defending Class L lacrosse champs and now he will get the chance to be a big-time receiver for the high-flying Staples’ offense.
[REASON TO FEAR]
Just six returning starters, including a new back seven on defense.
[THE BOTTOM LINE]
After a solid 7-3 season a year ago, coach Behrends is going to have a team of new faces across the field. Junior, Caleb Smith will take over the quarterback position after a successful season on the junior varsity team. Staples faces off against St. Joseph and Trumbull on the road in the first four weeks of the season and then finish with Ridgefield and Greenwich. Those four games will be crucial for the Wreckers’ playoff hopes.
[THE BIG GAMES]
- at St. Joseph, Sept. 17, 1:30 p.m.
- at Trumbull, Sept. 30, 7 p.m.
- GREENWICH, Nov. 24, 10 a.m. | https://www.ctinsider.com/gametimect/article/Staples-2022-football-preview-New-faces-all-over-17365449.php | 2022-08-15T21:57:09Z | https://www.ctinsider.com/gametimect/article/Staples-2022-football-preview-New-faces-all-over-17365449.php | true | 1 |
WFO PHOENIX Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, August 15, 2022
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FLASH FLOOD WARNING
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Riverside County in southern California...
* Until 630 PM PDT.
* At 233 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of
rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches
are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
producing flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Chiriaco Summit and Cottonwood Visitor.
This includes the following highways...
CA Interstate 10 between mile markers 74 and 83.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
CA Interstate 10 between mile markers 74 and 83.
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of San Bernardino and
Riverside Counties through 315 PM PDT...
At 236 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Yucca Valley to 13 miles northeast of
Indio to Cottonwood Visitor. These storms were nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Chiriaco Summit, Cottonwood Visitor and Lost Horse-Keys Village.
This includes CA Interstate 10 between mile markers 74 and 92.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
these storms pass.
LAT...LON 3407 11645 3408 11627 3412 11626 3412 11606
3408 11604 3407 11600 3403 11600 3403 11590
3382 11565 3363 11560 3364 11595 3373 11594
3378 11606 3392 11620 3395 11641 3403 11647
TIME...MOT...LOC 2136Z 158DEG 3KT 3405 11638 3391 11613 3374 11578
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
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Biden to sign Inflation Reduction Act Tuesday
get the free appPresident Biden will sign climate and health legislation at the White House Tuesday, after many months of Democratic negotiations.
In the weeks ahead, the White House says the president will travel across the country to articulate how the bill, which is entitled the Inflation Reduction Act, will help Americans. He'll also host an event celebrating the enactment of the bill on Sept. 6.
"This historic bill will lower the cost of energy, prescription drugs, and other health care for American families, combat the climate crisis, reduce the deficit, and make the largest corporations pay their fair share of taxes," the White House promised in announcing the signing Tuesday.
The bill passed the House and Senate along party lines last week, after Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced they had finally struck a deal.
The measure will invest almost $400 billion in energy and climate projects aimed at reducing carbon emissions by 40% in 2030. It will also limit out-of-pocket drug expenses for seniors to $2,000 annually, and allow Medicare to negotiate with drugmakers on prescription prices. The legislation also sends $80 billion in funding to the IRS, allowing for the hiring of thousands of more employees to audit taxpayers.
But exactly how much the bill will do to live up to its namesake is unclear. A model from Penn Wharton says the bill won't measurably affect inflation, and the Congressional Budget Office called the impact on inflation "negligible" this year before helping lower inflation in later years. Still, the White House points to a letter signed by more than 120 economists promoting the bill and insisting it will put "downward pressure on inflation by reducing the government's budget deficit by an estimated $300 billion over the next decade."
Democrats are hoping the passage of the legislation will boost their prospects ahead of the midterm elections this fall. | https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/biden-to-sign-inflation-reduction-act/ | 2022-08-15T22:05:21Z | https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/biden-to-sign-inflation-reduction-act/ | false | 2 |
CHARLOTTE – Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released a statement Aug. 14 after testing positive for COVID-19.
“This morning I tested positive for COVID-19 and am experiencing mild symptoms,” Adams said. “I quarantined immediately following the diagnosis. I have received four doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, so I am thankful for the protection that the vaccine provides. I am following the advice of my doctor and resting to ensure a strong recovery. Thank you to all of my colleagues, friends and family for their love and support at this time.”
Adams is currently serving her fourth full term in Congress. Due to the yearly August district work period, the House and the Senate are not expected to convene for votes again until September. | https://www.thecharlotteweekly.com/mmhweekly/adams-tests-positive-for-covid-19/article_8f0fe49a-1cae-11ed-8cb8-3ba6d0a4bfca.html | 2022-08-15T22:06:37Z | https://www.thecharlotteweekly.com/mmhweekly/adams-tests-positive-for-covid-19/article_8f0fe49a-1cae-11ed-8cb8-3ba6d0a4bfca.html | true | null |
OSCEOLA, Ark. (AP) _ Envirotech Vehicles, Inc. (EVTV) on Monday reported a loss of $1 million in its second quarter.
On a per-share basis, the Osceola, Arkansas-based company said it had a loss of 7 cents.
The hybrid vehicle drivetrain maker posted revenue of $2.1 million in the period.
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Defective: When government safety officials learned about 13 deaths tied to an infant rocker, a federal law prevented them from immediately alerting the public
The manufacturer also failed to specifically tell Congress about deaths when questioned about fatalities tied to its infant products
AMARILLO, Texas (InvestigateTV) - The panicked call from her son-in-law came at 6 a.m. on Jan. 7, 2019: “Savannah’s gone,” he cried.
Cathy Greninger raced to the house to see what was wrong with her 4-month-old granddaughter. She arrived 20 minutes later to find police, ambulances and medics, and then learned that there was nothing they could do to save Savannah.
Savannah Savage was found dead in a Fisher-Price Infant-to-Toddler Rocker. The medics and the coroner all suspected that the rocker was associated with her death, Greninger said.
Less than a month later, on Feb. 1, 2019, Greninger notified both Fisher-Price and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission about the tragedy.
“I wanted to let them know as soon as possible that there’s a problem with this rocker so they can investigate it, see if there were any technical designs wrong with it, engineering flaws, just to kind of give them a heads up,” Greninger said.
But the public didn’t learn about potential dangers posed by the rocker for three more years.
In June, the CPSC and Fisher-Price issued a safety warning about the rocker indicating they were aware of 13 infant deaths linked to the product since 2009. The rocker is unsafe for sleeping, the warning stated.
“To find out that there were that many deaths was really a shocking part,” Greninger told InvestigateTV during an interview in July.
But that June 14 warning by the CPSC and the world’s leading manufacturer of baby products and toys also signaled that company executives for both Fisher Price and parent-company Mattel may not have been fully transparent during a 2021 Congressional committee investigating Fisher-Price’s response to infant deaths tied do a different baby item, the Rock n’ Play.
Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz did not mention the infant rocker when asked directly under oath if there were other Fisher-Price products on the market that led to deaths.
Fisher-Price senior vice president Chuck Scothon also did not specifically disclose deaths tied to the rocker during his testimony that day, either.
“We know that the Fisher-Price infant-toddler rocker at that point had infant deaths associated with it,” said Richard J. Trumka Jr., a CPSC commissioner. “Fisher-Price would have been aware of that and chose to say ‘no’ in that hearing.”
At least two members of Congress want those company executives to explain why they failed to tell lawmakers about the rocker deaths.
CPSC Commissioner says Fisher-Price watered down the rocker warning
In recent years, Fisher-Price has come under Congressional scrutiny because nearly 100 infant deaths were tied to its Rock n’ Play inclined sleeper that was recalled in April 2019. The Rock n’ Play falls into a class of inclined baby products that a federal law now bans because it is unsafe for sleeping and can lead to suffocation or asphyxiation.
The rocker also features an incline seat.
The recent Fisher-Price episode further highlighted the problems with the federal Consumer Product Safety Act, which, in theory, is supposed to rid American households of dangerous or defective everyday items. But in practice, the law gives the power to manufacturers to decide when and how warnings and recalls are made public.
The law prevented the CPSC from quickly alerting the public about the rocker dangers – and ultimately, the warning was watered down by Fisher-Price, Commissioner Trumka said.
“It’s a half-throated warning to the public because we had to negotiate every word of it with the company,” he said. “They sent us a package of hundreds and hundreds of pages of information about the deaths associated with that product. And so I read medical reports, coroners’ reports, heartbreaking gut-wrenching information, and I didn’t sleep that night until I was done reading all this. I didn’t sleep for a couple of days because that much information weighing on you and not being able to tell the public, when that should be our most central role, you know, trumpeting that information from the rooftops, it’s heartbreaking and aggravating.”
Fisher-Price has sold more than 17 million of the infant rockers since the 1990s, according to the warning. The 13 reported deaths tied to product occurred between 2009 and 2021.
“I believe that it should have been recalled years ago, after the first death in it. It should have been a red flag,” Greninger said.
The rockers, however, have not been recalled.
Fisher-Price did not respond to InvestigateTV’s requests for comment on the rocker or the executives’ comments in the 2021 Congressional hearing.
Timeline of Fisher-Price baby products and government actions
A heartbroken grandmother tries to protect other infants
When Greninger learned that her daughter, Allison, was pregnant, she began the shopping spree for the first grandchild and the first-time mom.
“We just showered her with everything we could think of to make her life easier as a young, married mom,” Greninger said.
Greninger bought the rocker because the box label said it was “calming and soothing for babies” and because she trusted the Fisher-Price name. Greninger took the word “soothing” as a signal that it was OK for sleeping.
InvestigateTV purchased a rocker from Facebook Marketplace and found that the rocker packaging contained mixed messages. The outer box said that the rocker featured a “foldout kickstand (that) makes it a stationary seat for feeding and napping.” But sewn into the fabric of the backside of the rocker was a warning label that cautioned, “this product is not intended for unsupervised or prolonged periods of sleep.”
Savannah seemed to enjoy the rocker so much that Greninger also had one at her home for the days that she watched her granddaughter.
The night before she died, the family took a video of Savannah in the rocker drinking a bottle as her father can be heard encouraging her to hold the bottle on her own. She did.
Hours later, she was dead.
Greninger, a nurse, had to break the news to her daughter, who was at work.
“It was the worst thing I’ve ever had to say,” she said. “You just don’t imagine ever having to tell your child that their child is dead.”
A coroner ruled that she died of probable positional asphyxiation, records show, and told the family privately that the rocker was likely a contributing factor, Greninger said.
When the safety warning about the rocker was made public earlier this summer, the Randall County official who ordered Savannah’s autopsy told InvestigateTV that he immediately thought of the lifeless baby he saw in the rocker on Jan. 7, 2019.
Weeks after Savannah’s funeral, Greninger notified the CPSC and Fisher-Price about her death.
In a string of emails that Greninger provided to InvestigateTV, she thought CPSC appeared to take the matter seriously. She corresponded with an agency investigator.
“I understand and concur with you about the usage of the rockers as a resting or sleeping device. It is our hope that we can develop solutions to prevent these types of incidents from occurring,” the investigator said while also telling her that he would obtain the autopsy results from the coroner.
Fisher-Price sent its condolences and added, " As discussed, children’s safety is extremely important to us and we have adopted strict standards for safety, quality and performance. As you know, we would have liked the opportunity to conduct an evaluation of the Fisher-Price Infant-to-Toddler Rocker but understand it was discarded. Thank you for providing the video and photographs for our file; they will aid in our review.”
That was the last Greninger heard from Fisher-Price for three years.
Deaths tied to the rocker were kept from Congress
Last year, the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform launched an investigation into the Fisher-Price’s Rock n’ Play, which was tied to dozens of deaths when it was recalled in 2019.
The Rock n’ Play came to market in 2009 as an inclined sleeper, even as the American Academy of Pediatrics had long said the only safe place for babies to sleep is on a flat surface.
In 2012, Fisher-Price was notified that a baby died in a Rock ‘n Play, according to the company’s own internal reports made public in federal court records. Additional deaths followed. But the Rock n’ Play wasn’t recalled until April 2019.
Then in June 2021 – just days before the Congressional hearing – Fisher-Price recalled another baby product - the 4-in-1-Rock n’ Glide Soothers, reporting that four infants had died in it between April 2019 and February 2020.
The public hearing on June 7, 2021 featured the Mattel CEO Kreiz.
During the hearing, Rep. Jackie Speier, a California Democrat, asked him, “Do you have any other products that are manufactured today that are in the marketplace that have been linked to deaths of children?”
Kreitz began talking about the glider recall until Speier cut him off.
“I’m talking about any other products that we, the American public, do not know about that have caused or have been associated with the deaths of children,” Speier said.
Kreitz answered, “We share all information with the CPSC. I don’t have any further data than that, but I can tell you we work transparently with the CPSC.”
He never mentioned the rocker even though Fisher-Price had been alerted to the death of Savannah Savage in 2019 by both her grandmother and the CPSC.
“If they were aware of another death with another product, they absolutely misled me and the committee and Congress,” Speier told InvestigateTV. “If he was ignorant of the facts, he should have corrected the record subsequent to that hearing, and it appears that he did not. So, I think it’s important for him to come back. And I think we need a fuller exploration of these products and the injuries and deaths associated with them.”
The day after the rocker warning, Rep. Katie Porter sent a blistering letter to Kreiz and Scothon.
“You have consistently prioritized shareholder profits over children’s lives and failed to provide accurate information,” the California Democrat wrote.
She wrote about how Scothon assured Congress that every Fisher-Price infant seat associated with deaths had been recalled.
“That was untrue,” Porter wrote.
Warning and recall delays have dangerous consequences
Consumer advocates, families of victims, members of Congress and even CPSC Commissioner Trumka say federal law is allowing for increased injuries and deaths.
At least one other infant died after Greninger notified the CPSC and Fisher-Price, federal records show. A child fatality review team reported to the CPSC that the rocker may have contributed to the death of a 2-month-old in March 2021.
Greninger “took all of these important proactive steps to help other people. I think not only is she incredibly heroic, but I’m sure she’s incredibly frustrated that there hasn’t been stronger action,” said Rachel Weintraub, legislative director and general counsel for the Consumer Federation of America.
A provision in the Consumer Product Safety Act – known as Section 6(b) or what Trumka calls the ‘gag rule’ – prevents the agency from issuing a public warning or recall without the consent of the manufacturer.
CPSC’s own data shows that it knew that the Fisher-Price infant rocker was tied to a death as early as 2011. A medical examiner from Chico, California reported that a one-month-old was found dead in the rocker.
At least 20 others reported to the CPSC about issues with the rocker – the majority stating that the rocker was unstable and fell apart or that their baby rocked forward and hit his or her face on the ground.
When Fisher-Price officially notified the CPSC on March 31 of a pattern of deaths tied to the rocker, the commissioners were not allowed to immediately tell the public because of that gag rule.
Trumka, who was appointed to the commission by President Biden and confirmed by the Senate last year, lashed out in a statement attached to the warning about the consequences of section 6(b).
“Just three years ago, this agency oversaw the recall of the Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play after a staggering number of infant deaths. Tragically, we now grieve 13 more infant deaths in Fisher Price rockers,” Trumpka’s statement began, referring to the product in which Savannah Savage was in when she died.
“The Gag Rule (Section 6b) led to needless delay. When CPSC needs to warn the public about a pattern of death and injury tied to a product, it should be able to quickly issue that warning to prevent further loss of life. Instead, a Gag Rule blocks us from doing so without first seeking permission from the product’s maker. Here, the Gag Rule delayed our message to the public by two months. Even with cooperation from Fisher-Price, we fought an uphill battle to release this information to warn parents and caregivers. Sharing vital safety information should not be this hard. Congress must immediately repeal the Gag Rule. If CPSC cannot issue timely warnings, dangers will remain hidden in people’s homes.”
In an interview with InvestigateTV, Trumka said there’s much more to the rocker story that remains hidden from the public.
“We know more. And if I was a parent, there’s information I’d want to hear that I’m not allowed to say,” he said. “I couldn’t tell my wife. I can’t tell . . . because of the gag rule.”
Because of that provision in the law, he said that “this agency isn’t really able to protect the public in many ways.”
But, he said, Fisher-Price has had the power on its own to alert parents to the rocker’s potential dangers.
“Fisher Price would have been aware of each of those deaths and much closer to real time. And they certainly should have been aware of the pattern that was emerging over time,” Trumka said. “The gag rule stops the commission from talking. It does not stop a company from talking. And I would love to see responsible companies tell the public themselves when their products are associated with deaths rather than waiting.”
Yet the company remained silent for years.
‘Warnings won’t fix the problem’
A wall in Greninger’s family room features Savannah’s first – and last – professional photo shoot.
The consequences of her death have rippled through the family.
Her parents left their apartment the day she died and never returned. They later divorced.
Greninger’s daughter, who did not want to be interviewed, later delivered another child, Anthony, who is now two.
“We had many, many sleepless nights,” Greninger said. “I kept him a lot for her to work at night. And he would stay with me several nights a week. And it was it was awful, because you had to pay attention to make sure he was still breathing because of what happened. Yeah, it was very terrifying.”
But she continues to worry about other babies whose parents unwittingly use the rocker.
“My only sigh of relief would come when they recall this product,” she said. “There’s 13 babies that are not alive because of this.”
Trumka also wants every infant product with an inclined seat removed from the market.
“The warnings won’t fix the problem,” he said. “Every incline product is unsafe for infant sleep.”
In November, the Safe Sleep for Babies Act takes effect, which will ban the manufacturing and sale of inclined sleeping products. The commission currently is considering which baby products fall within that category. Trumka wants the rocker to be included in the ban.
On July 7, Greninger received an unexpected email from Fisher-Price.
“Since our records indicate that you may own one or more of these rockers, we are contacting you directly. Consumers are reminded not to use rockers for infant sleep, that infants should never be unsupervised or unrestrained in rockers and that bedding material should not be added to the product,” the email reads in part.
The email listed the case number Greninger was assigned by Fisher-Price when she alerted the company that her granddaughter was found dead in its rocker.
The email didn’t mention that 13 babies had died, including her own beloved granddaughter.
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