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Senate bringing its gourmet hot dogs back to Over-the-Rhine
After a brief absence, Senate, one of the first destinations to draw diners to Over-the-Rhine when it opened in 2009, is making its triumphant return this Friday.
According to owner Dan Wright, the new Senate will occupy a slightly smaller chamber inside Forty Thieves, known for its Middle Eastern dishes, which he is shutting down and reopening elsewhere at a later date. His other Senate location in Blue Ash will remain open.
Meanwhile, Senate favorites such as the Trailer Park Dog, Chicago Dog and the famous truffle fries and poutine will be available through one of two takeout windows, one inside the bar, the other facing Central Parkway. You can then take your food inside the Holiday Spirits lounge to enjoy with a cocktail, glass of wine or beer.
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Wright said several Forty Thieves menu items will continue to be available, including the gyro and falafel sandwich.
Wright told me that he missed Senate and that the only reason he and his wife and business partner Lana Wright shut down its original Vine Street location last October was to expand Abigail Street, which they also own. “We loved Forty Thieves,” he said. The Wrights want to reopen the restaurant as more of a fast-casual concept, preferably in the suburbs. While a new location hasn't been announced, Wright said he has several irons in the fire and promises an announcement soon.
Senate, 1538 Race St., Over-the-Rhine, 513-818-9020, senatepub.com. | https://www.cincinnati.com/story/entertainment/dining/2022/08/16/senate-restaurant-returning-to-over-the-rhine/65406615007/ | 2022-08-16T19:58:41Z | https://www.cincinnati.com/story/entertainment/dining/2022/08/16/senate-restaurant-returning-to-over-the-rhine/65406615007/ | true | 1 |
The Utah Jazz and New York Knicks are back at it again. Per The Athletic, the two sides are re-engaging in talks about All-Star SG Donovan Mitchell, who has been on the trading block this offseason. The Jazz traded All-Star C Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves earlier in the offseason. It was assumed the Jazz would enter a full-blown rebuild and Mitchell appeared to be the most logical piece to go next.
The Jazz and Knicks are back to “fresh” talks but the report also states there isn’t much traction from either side on a deal. So it doesn’t appear Mitchell is about to be traded, not even close actually. The Charlotte Hornets and Washington Wizards are also pursuing Mitchell to some extent.
It’s tough to navigate a deal between the Knicks and Jazz for Mitchell. For one, the Jazz are jumping to deal Mitchell, so if the team doesn’t get the offer they want, it won’t happen. The offer Utah is looking for appears to be massive. There were rumors it would need to include a large package of first-round picks and pick swaps, plus players/prospects.
The Knicks just signed G Jalen Brunson to a bloated contract in free agency. Mitchell and Brunson would make a solid back court duo. R.J. Barrett could be dangled in the deal but if you’re New York, you’d want to hold onto him. Julius Randle could help make the salaries line up. Chances are the Jazz would want a package centered around Immanuel Quickley/Obi Toppin/Quentin Grimes and picks. Even that deal doesn’t seem worth letting go of Mitchell. | https://dknation.draftkings.com/2022/8/16/23308465/donovan-mitchell-trade-rumors-jazz-knicks-nba-news-report-teams-interested | 2022-08-16T20:03:03Z | https://dknation.draftkings.com/2022/8/16/23308465/donovan-mitchell-trade-rumors-jazz-knicks-nba-news-report-teams-interested | true | 1 |
Isabelle Fuhrmann has already been asked about an ‘Orphan 3’ return
The long-dormant Orphan franchise recently returned after more than a decade away with Orphan: First Kill. The prequel film to Orphan has been receiving better reviews than its predecessor, will run on Paramount Plus, and its Esther actor is down for more.
In a new report published by MovieWeb today, Isabelle Fuhrmann talks about what it was like to come back as a child who is not who she appears to be. Fuhrmann says options are open, and, if something does happen, she hopes it does not take as long as this one did to ultimately get made.
“I’ve already been asked about Orphan 3 from the team, so maybe, I feel like we’re not going to wait 13 years this time.”
Later in the article, Fuhrmann, now 25, says she learned about where to take the character on the new project by watching her body doubles. She says the two other voices helped her give a more layered performance, and that she has come a long way from when she was first in the franchise as a 10-year-old, adding that director William Brent Bell has ideas for making the series a trilogy. Essentially, there are a lot of missing years in Esther’s life, and he wants to see her as more ruthless in another production.
“There’s a lot to that character, and I think in the future stories, she would probably become a bit more cold-hearted again.”
Orphan: First Kill also stars Julia Stiles, Kennedy Irwin, Rossif Sutherland, Matthew Finian, Hiro Kanagawa, Jade Michael, and Samantha Wakes as Dr. Sager. It is Bell’s eighth film overall, and will also be released on digital services and select theaters, too. Fuhrmann’s next projects, which are now in post-production but without set release dates, are Sheroes, and Unit 234. | https://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/isabelle-fuhrmann-already-asked-about-orphan-3-return/ | 2022-08-16T20:06:46Z | https://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/isabelle-fuhrmann-already-asked-about-orphan-3-return/ | false | 1 |
Saber Porto‘s Dakar Desert Rally, the first video game covering the Dakar Rally since Dakar 18, will be released on 4 October for PC, PlayStations 4 and 5, and Xbox One and Series X and S. Pre-orders opened on Tuesday, and those who do so will unlock the Audi RS Q e-tron, the first electric vehicle to win a rally raid’s overall.
The Audi RS Q e-tron won four stages and finished ninth in its competition début at the 2022 Dakar Rally with Mattias Ekström. In March, Stéphane Peterhansel won the overall in the car at the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge.
Part of Saber Interactive, Saber Porto developed Dakar 18 as Bigmoon Entertainment before being acquired and renamed by their new parent the following year. It was only the third official Dakar Rally game after Paris-Dakar Rally in 2001 and Dakar 2: The World’s Ultimate Rally in 2003, both of which were by Acclaim Entertainment. Dakar 18 received mixed reviews as it struggled with physics problems and overcomplexity for casual players but was widely praised for its realism.
Following the four-year dormancy, Dakar Desert Rally shifts from the South American setting of its predecessor to the current Rally’s home of Saudi Arabia. The reveal trailer had been released in December 2021.
With the official licence from race overseer Amaury Sport Organisation, over 150 vehicles that raced in the three most recent Dakar Rallies (when the event was moved to its current location) will appear, stretching across five categories (Cars, Bikes, Quads, SSVs, Trucks). Gameplay features touted by the developers include dynamic weather across all four seasons and a day/night transition, the ability to assist fellow competitors in moments of trouble and vice versa, and authentic roadbooks based on those used since the 2020 race.
Besides the base game, a Deluxe Edition will also be available. This version adds the DAF TurboTwin truck, which won its class in the 1987 Rally, and the Peugeot 405 Turbo 16, a twice-Dakar winner and Pikes Peak International Hill Climb champion. Five DLC packs are also included with more vehicles, a new map, and two additional races. | https://www.thecheckeredflag.co.uk/2022/08/dakar-desert-rally-set-for-4-october-release/ | 2022-08-16T20:08:13Z | https://www.thecheckeredflag.co.uk/2022/08/dakar-desert-rally-set-for-4-october-release/ | false | 1 |
US: Drought-stricken states to get less from Colorado River
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — For the second year in a row, Arizona and Nevada will face cuts in the amount of water they can draw from the Colorado River as the West endures an extreme drought, federal officials announced Tuesday.
The cuts planned for next year will force states to make critical decisions about where to reduce consumption and whether to prioritize growing cities or agricultural areas.
The cuts will also place state officials under renewed pressure to plan for a hotter, drier future and a growing population.
Mexico will also face cuts.
“We are taking steps to protect the 40 million people who depend on the Colorado River for their lives and livelihoods,” said Camille Touton, commissioner of the Bureau of Reclamation.
The river provides water across seven states and in Mexico and helps feed an agricultural industry valued at $15 billion a year.
Cities and farms are anxiously awaiting official estimates of the river's future water levels that will determine the extent and scope of cuts to their water supply.
That's not all. In addition to those already-agreed-to cuts, the Bureau of Reclamation said Tuesday that states had missed a deadline to propose at least 15% more cuts needed to keep water levels at the river's storage reservoirs from dropping even more.
For example, officials have predicted that water levels at Lake Mead, the nation’s largest reservoir, will plummet further.
The lake is currently less than a quarter full.
“The states collectively have not identified and adopted specific actions of sufficient magnitude that would stabilize the system," Touton said.
After putting last year’s burden on the agricultural industry, Arizona officials will have to decide whether to spread additional pain to growing cities that rely on the river.
The cuts are not expected to have a tangible effect on Nevada, which has already implemented the region’s most aggressive conservation policies, including grass bans and rebate programs.
While the Bureau of Reclamation is “very focused on just getting through this to next year," any cutbacks will likely need to be in place far longer, said University of Oxford hydrologist Kevin Wheeler.
“What contribution the science makes is, it’s pretty clear that that these reductions just have to have to stay in place until the drought has ended or we realize they actually have to get worse and the cuts have to get deeper,” he said.
The cuts are based on a plan the seven states as well as Mexico signed in 2019 to help maintain reservoir levels.
Under that plan, the amount of water allocated to states depends on the water levels at Lake Mead.
Last year, the lake fell low enough for the federal government to declare a first-ever water shortage in the region, triggering mandatory cuts for Arizona and Nevada as well as Mexico in 2022.
Officials expect the falling lake levels to trigger additional cuts to Nevada, Arizona and Mexico next year.
States with higher priority water rights are not expected to see cuts.
Reservoir levels have been falling for years — and faster than experts predicted — due to 22 years of drought worsened by climate change and overuse of the river.
Scorching temperatures and less melting snow in the spring have reduced the amount of water flowing from the Rocky Mountains, where the river originates before it snakes 1,450 miles (2,334 kilometers) southwest and into the Gulf of California.
Already, extraordinary steps have been taken this year to keep water in Lake Powell, the other large Colorado River reservoir, which sits upstream of Lake Mead and straddles the Arizona-Utah border.
Water from the lake runs through Glen Canyon Dam, which produces enough electricity to power between 1 million and 1.5 million homes each year.
After water levels at Lake Powell reached levels low enough to threaten hydropower production, federal officials said they would hold back an additional 480,000 acre-feet (more than 156 billion gallons or 592 million cubic meters) of water to ensure the dam could still produce energy.
That water would normally course to Lake Mead.
Under Tuesday’s reductions, Arizona will lose slightly more water than it did this year, when 18% of its supply was cut.
In 2023, it will lose an additional 3%, an aggregate 21% reduction from its initial allocation.
Mexico will lose 7% of the 1.5 million acre-feet it receives each year from the river. Last year, it lost about 5%.
The water is a lifeline for northern desert cities including Tijuana and a large farm industry in the Mexicali Valley, just south of the border from California’s Imperial Valley.
Nevada also will lose water — about 8% of its supply — but most residents will not feel the effects because the state recycles the majority of its water used indoors and doesn't use its full allocation.
Last year, the state lost 7%. | https://kyma.com/news/2022/08/16/us-drought-stricken-states-to-get-less-from-colorado-river/ | 2022-08-16T20:09:13Z | https://kyma.com/news/2022/08/16/us-drought-stricken-states-to-get-less-from-colorado-river/ | true | 22 |
Home builder confidence has been taking a nosedive for eight straight months as the pandemic housing frenzy dies down yet supply chain issues continue, prompting some experts to warn the housing market correction is only beginning.
What’s happening: August marked the eighth consecutive month that home builder confidence fell as higher interest rates, high home prices and supply chain problems persist, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index released Monday.
“In another sign that a declining housing market has failed to bottom out, builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes fell six points in August to 49, marking the first time since May 2020 that the index fell below the key break-even measure of 50,” a National Association of Home Builders news release stated.
“Housing recession”: Inflation, higher construction costs and higher mortgage rates are continuing to “weaken market sentiment for single-family home builders,” National Association of Home Builders chairman Jerry Konter said in a prepared statement.
Konter, a home builder and developer from Savannah, Georgia, said a “troubling sign” that would-be homebuyers are “now sitting on the sidelines due to higher housing costs” is that buyer traffic in the association’s builder survey was 32, “the lowest level since April 2014,” excluding the spring of 2020 when the pandemic first hit the U.S.
Robert Dietz, the National Association of Home Builders chief economist, labeled today’s climate a “housing recession.”
“Tighter monetary policy from the Federal Reserve and persistently elevated construction costs have brought on a housing recession,” he said, predicting “the total volume of single-family starts will post a decline in 2022, the first such decrease since 2011.”
However, Dietz added that as signs indicate inflation is peaking, interest rates are stabilizing, “which will provide some stability for the demand-side of the market in the coming months.”
More builders slash prices: About 1 in 5 home builders (19%) reported cutting prices over the last month to increase sales or limit cancellations, according to the National Association of Home Builders Association’s survey.
Of those who reduced prices, the median price cut was 5%, according to the survey.
Meanwhile, 69% of home builders in the survey reported higher interest rates as the main culprit for falling housing demand.
Housing downturn? Some experts warn the latest home building data hints the market hasn’t yet bottomed out.
“In short, the housing downturn has some way yet to run,” Pantheon Macro chief economist Ian Shepherdson told Fortune, calling it “grim” data. He also noted the home builder index has failed to surpass economist projections every month since January.
The survey also showed present and expected sales also fell again in August, maintaining the “steep and sustained” decline in mortgage demand, which has plummeted nearly 30% from a December peak, Shepherdson said.
“The collapse points to clear and substantial downside risk for housing construction over the next few months, as builders try to manage their excess inventory,” Shepherdson told Fortune. “That will be impossible without hefty price declines, now that developers are competing with rapidly rising inventory in the existing homes market.” | https://www.deseret.com/2022/8/16/23308377/housing-market-recession-home-builders-housing-bubble-crash-collapse | 2022-08-16T20:13:47Z | https://www.deseret.com/2022/8/16/23308377/housing-market-recession-home-builders-housing-bubble-crash-collapse | true | 1 |
A senior UN official is visiting Myanmar this week, the United Nations said, on a rare visit that comes amid domestic political turmoil and fraying ties between Myanmar and its Southeast Asian neighbors.
Myanmar has been in chaos since the military overthrew an elected government led by Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi early last year and launched a bloody crackdown on protests that followed.
Noeleen Heyzer, the UN secretary-general’s special envoy to Myanmar, is visiting after “extensive consultations with actors from across the political spectrum, civil society as well as communities affected by the ongoing conflict”, the United Nations said in a statement dated Monday, August 15.
Referring to a UN Security Council call for an immediate cessation of all forms of violence and unimpeded humanitarian access, the United Nations said Heyzer would “focus on addressing the deteriorating situation and immediate concerns”.
It gave no more details of her visit.
Junta spokesperson Zaw Min Tun told a pro-army media outlet that Heyzer was due to arrive on Wednesday.
“She will meet the country’s leader and other senior ministers,” he said, adding that no request had been made to meet Suu Kyi.
The junta has not allowed an envoy from the ASEAN regional bloc to meet her.
A Myanmar court on Monday sentenced Suu Kyi to six years in prison after finding her guilty in four corruption cases.
The 77-year-old veteran leader of Myanmar’s opposition to military rule has been charged with at least 18 offences ranging from graft to election violations, carrying combined maximum jail terms of nearly 190 years.
Suu Kyi has called the accusations absurd and denies all charges against her. She is being held in solitary confinement and had already been jailed for 11 years in other cases.
Western countries and other critics of the junta say the charges against Suu Kyi are trumped-up and aimed at permanently blocking her return to politics.
Last month, the junta faced global condemnation when it executed four democracy activists accused of aiding “terror acts.”
Southeast Asia’s ASEAN bloc, which includes Myanmar, said the executions made a “mockery” of its efforts to achieve peace in the country. – Rappler.com
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Kim Kardashian, 41, looks like she’s living her best post-breakup life. The recently single mother of four took to Instagram on Aug. 16 to show off some snaps of herself enjoying an orange drink out of an oversized wine glass while beating the heat in a pool. She donned a strapless brown bikini by SKIMS and threw her platinum blonde hair into a casual updo with a claw clip for the pictures, which were taken at an unknown tropical retreat. She finished her simple look with a pair of futuristic-looking oversized bronze sunglasses that covered most of her cheekbones.
The pictures served as an advertisement for Kim’s new collaboration with Beats by Dre, for which she designed three pairs of earbuds. The My Beats Fit Pro collection debuted worldwide on Tuesday and comes in three neutral shades: Moon, Dune, and Earth. Also included in the carousel was a video that showed Kim taking a sip of her drink before laughing, showing that even when working, the SKKN founder loves to play.
Kim has certainly been quite busy following her breakup from Pete Davidson earlier this month. In addition to promoting her new earbud line, she had continued to promote her new skincare line, SKKN, which dropped in June. Most recently, she showed off her brand and her unique interior design style by taking fans into her SKKN offices. The tour she posted on TikTok showed a clean, modern design in Kim’s signature neutral palette of browns, beiges, and whites. The office included a wall full of Kim’s magazine covers throughout the years, a wall full of her products on display, and a clean white wall likely for photo-taking purposes.
At the beginning of the month, Kim also joined Kylie Jenner, Kendall Jenner, and more to celebrate Kylie’s 25th birthday. Kim revealed she might not be able to go all night like she once could after she hilariously spit out a shot of tequila taken with the group of party attendees. We’re sure Kylie appreciated the support regardless!
To top off her busy month, Kim has been preparing for the latest drop of Yeezy sunglasses, which she posted a selfie with her daughters, North, 9, and Chicago, 4, on Aug. 4. The post caused speculation that she may be on better terms and possibly even reconciling with ex-husband Kanye West, who owns the brand, but dedicated fans will know that Kim is also a part-owner of the Yeezy brand, so of course, she’s going to promote it. Kim is clearly one busy bee, but she seems to be handling it beautifully as always! | https://hollywoodlife.com/2022/08/16/kim-kardashian-sips-cocktail-strapless-bikini-photos/ | 2022-08-16T20:17:14Z | https://hollywoodlife.com/2022/08/16/kim-kardashian-sips-cocktail-strapless-bikini-photos/ | false | 1 |
DEAR ANNIE: I enjoy your daily column in our local paper. Reading the letter from “Still Grieving” brought back memories of the passing of my husband of 44 years. We had a wonderful memorial service. He would have loved it. On the one-year anniversary of his passing, you could also celebrate their birthday, as we did for my husband. My family all gathered together for his favorite home-cooked dinner. After dinner, we all went outside.
My hubby loved golf, and we lived on a course. I had gotten Sharpie markers and a white helium balloon for each one. We each wrote messages and memories on the balloons, gathered in a circle, said a prayer and sent them off. It was an emotional and heartwarming memory that I will forever hold near and dear to my heart.
Closure and moving on is so important; this helped me so much.
Thank you for your wonderful daily column.
— Paying Tribute to My Husband
DEAR PAYING TRIBUTE: Thank you for writing such a beautiful and heartwarming letter, offering advice for achieving closure, which is so important in honoring our loved ones.
DEAR ANNIE: It will be a year this August since the passing of my mom from Lewy Body Dementia. At the time of her death, I was overwhelmed, exhausted and tired, besides having to take care of myself, our house, dogs and everything.
I am thinking of writing to those who took the time to send a card upon learning of my mom’s passing. Is it too late? Is it wrong? Should I just not worry about it?
Now I spend time with my 92-year-old dad; in addition to helping with his medical appointments, I am his advocate.
— Am I Too Late?
DEAR TOO LATE: I am sorry for the loss of your mother. It is never too late to say thank you. Your friends will understand all that you were going through last year. Writing at the time of the first anniversary of your mom’s passing makes perfect sense.
DEAR ANNIE: I’ve read several columns in your writing about opposites. I am married to an introvert, and I am an extrovert. We both enjoy each other’s interests. But I read a book called “Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking” by Susan Cain.
I learned a lot about my husband and came to love him more after understanding him. This might help some opposites.
— Enjoying My Life
DEAR ENJOYING MY LIFE: Thank you for the book recommendation “Quiet.” It is a fantastic insight into the beauty of introverts.
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Bangkok, Aug 16 (AP) A group of German air force fighter jets landed in Singapore on Tuesday as part of a marathon bid to fly them some 12,800 kilometers (8,000 miles) from their home base to Southeast Asia in just 24 hours.
The exercise comes at a time of heightened tensions between China and the U.S. and its allies over Taiwan and demonstrates the ability for a European nation to move air power quickly to the region.
The European Union unveiled a new strategy in September for boosting economic, political and defense ties in the Indo-Pacific. German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht told reporters that despite the war in Ukraine being a priority at the moment, the Eurofighter mission underscores that Asia has not been forgotten.
“We are at the side of all of those who stand for our values such as democracy, freedom and security, and are also willing to contribute,” she said as the aircraft took off from Neuburg, Germany, on Monday, the dpa news agency reported.
“Our focus at the moment is naturally on the eastern flank, for which Russia's brutal war of aggression is to blame, but we also have to keep an eye on other regions.”
Part of the EU's new strategy for the Asia-Pacific is focused on improving maritime security and ensuring safe passage through sea lanes, and several European nations have sent naval assets to the region for maneuvers this year.
As China has grown more assertive in the region, the United States, Britain and others have also made it increasingly a priority.
Germany sent the frigate Bayern to the region on a nearly seven-month deployment that wound up earlier this year, the first time a German warship had been in the Indo-Pacific for nearly two decades. It took part in joint exercises with allies including Australia, Singapore, Japan and the United States, and was denied a port call in China.
The six multirole Eurofighter jets involved in the current exercise were accompanied by four transport aircraft and three tankers. They were refueled in-air along the lengthy flight, and also made stops along the way for refueling, inspection and rotations of pilots.
During a stop at a base near Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Tuesday, Germany's air force, the Luftwaffe, said that two of the Eurofighters were found to have technical problems. One was fixed on site but the other had a defect in its hydraulics system so was held back.
The Luftwaffe said personnel were sent from Germany to repair it further so that it would be available for upcoming exercises in Australia, where all the aircraft are heading after Singapore.
The so-called Pitch Black exercise is bringing together some 2,500 personnel and 100 aircraft from around the globe for three weeks in Australia's Northern Territory.
In addition to Germany, European NATO members France, Britain and the Netherlands are participating, along with the United States, New Zealand, Korea, the UAE, India, Japan, Thailand and others.
The exercise is designed to test and improve multinational force integration, and “recognize Australia's strong relationships and the high value we place on regional security and fostering closer ties throughout the Indo-Pacific region,” the Royal Australian Air Force said.
Following the Aug. 19-Sept. 8 exercise in Australia, the German jets are to stop in Japan and South Korea on their way back home. (AP)
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You’ve come a long way, baby - Vital statistics show sea change in women’s cycling
By Isabel Best published
Was the Tour de France Femmes a watershed moment, or a cherry on top for a cultural shift that has already taken place?
The dust has settled on the white gravel roads that played host to a stage of the first official women’s Tour de France in over thirty years. The publicity caravan vehicles are back in storage and the riders are on to their next round of races.
For those who’ve spent years campaigning for a women’s event with the same iconic clout as the Tour de France, it’s still hard to believe that ASO (which owns and runs the race) really, finally did what they claimed for so long was, for economic and logistical reasons, an impossible ask.
It was thanks to a 2013 campaign led by riders Kathryn Bertine, Marianne Vos and Emma Pooley, and Ironman triathlete Chrissie Wellington and a petition that raised more than 97,000 signatures that ASO finally created La Course. This one-day race held during the Tour occasionally stretched to two days and struggled to know what it was. Was it a cobbled criterium on the Champs Elysées? A one-day race in the mountains? A devil-take-the hindmost mountain TT hybrid?
Whatever it was, it ran for eight years, but never evolved into a proper stage race as riders, campaigners and fans had hoped.
A second wave campaign was led by Donnons des Elles au Vélo, which roughly translates as ‘Let’s give cycling some women’, but which is also a pun on ‘let’s give cycling wings’. This was organised by a group of primarily French cyclists from a club in the Parisian suburb of Courcouronnes and began in 2015 but really gained traction from 2018 onwards. The women, who are joined by riders from abroad, rode the entire route of the Tour de France a day ahead of the race, in order to demonstrate that women are perfectly capable of confronting the same long distances and difficulties, over three weeks, as the men. The extensive press coverage their campaign generated in the mainstream media—where the debate over the pros and cons of a three-week women’s race was much less nuanced—had the effect of making ASO look like its directors were still stuck in a 1980s time warp.
The impression that the ASO simply didn’t care, and perhaps only grudgingly ran La Course, was reinforced by the scant attention paid to the race by the French sports newspaper l’Equipe, which belongs to the same business empire. By 2019, La Course had become one of the most prestigious one day races on the women’s calendar, yet when Annemiek van Vleuten won it in thrilling style by chasing down Anna van der Breggen, the following day’s print edition offered a mere two paragraph summary. The assumption was that readers would be more interested in a couple of columns of coverage of a tiresome spat between two has-beens of the Armstrong doping era.
So when, that same summer, Tour de France director Christian Prudhomme suddenly announced that ASO were seriously considering options for creating a women’s version of the race, there was a general mood of ‘we’ll believe it when we see it’ in campaigners’ responses. And when the race details were finally revealed at the Tour de France presentation last year, with the news that it would deliver far more than a cursory three stages like the women’s Vuelta (also organised by ASO) most of the stakeholders in women’s racing were left, for want of a better word, gobsmacked. This was eight stages, with gravel and two big days in the mountains, a major sponsor in the shape of Zwift and with a celebrity race director in the shape of TV commentator and ex-rider, Marion Rousse.
Does the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift mark a watershed moment in women’s racing? Or is it the icing on the cake of a cultural shift that has already happened?
Anyone who has followed women’s racing over the last five, ten years, will know that the sport has changed, almost beyond recognition. While there is still a very long way to go to achieve a fairer balance in terms of challenges, broadcast coverage, financial security and prize money, the very idea of striving for parity is no longer laughed off as a childish fantasy. The Overton window has shifted, and women’s racing has become an important part of the narrative in the cycling media in a way that was unimaginable even five years ago.
Perhaps the most striking illustration of that came at the end of last year when Deceuninck-QuickStep team boss Patrick Lefevere went from declaring, “I’m not a welfare centre” when asked if he’d create a women’s team, to shortly afterwards announcing his intentions of developing a team that could join the WWT ranks from 2023 onwards. Such a dramatic turn of events would simply have been inconceivable, even two years ago. What triggered the change of heart? Money. Or, more precisely, a sponsor defection, with Deceuninck, a Belgian window manufacturer, taking its cash to another Belgian team, Alpecin-Fenix (now Alpecin-Deceuninck) and explaining to press the decision was made as a result of the other team’s commitment to developing a strong women’s team.
Lefevere’s team is about as macho as men’s teams get—they call themselves the Wolfpack, and struggle to make meaningful apologies for riders’ transgressions (remember Iljo Keisse’s lewd gesture behind a waitress). So when the boss starts making favourable comments about women’s racing, something’s up.
The hope with the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift is that it will bring women’s racing to the next level, attracting a much wider audience, the same one that tunes in once a year in July, makes a day of it with a road-side picnic, and whose kids dream at night of one day wearing a yellow, green or polka dot jersey. It’s also this huge yet casual audience, that is neither predominantly male or female, young nor old, that cycling’s biggest sponsors hope to reach in order to sell bathroom fixtures, bank accounts, budget hotel accommodation, snacks, detergent, theme parks and flooring. Without these sponsors, professional bike racing wouldn’t exist.
#MeToo
Many factors have contributed to the growing interest in the women’s side of the sport, but there are certainly key moments and decisions that have acted as catalysts. The #MeToo movement that began in 2006 and reached a peak in 2017 when numerous allegations emerged of Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein’s crimes of sexual abuse, has had a dramatic impact on women’s sport in general, with high profile athletes talking about their own experiences with abusive coaches. In a broader sense, it put a magnifying glass on the male chauvinism that has slowed the natural progress of so many women’s sports, amongst which cycling seems particularly affected. Consider the 1984 Olympics, which marked the first women’s cycling event with a road race, but also the first marathon for female runners and a key stage in the reintroduction, after a very long hiatus, of women’s and men’s tennis. If we take that Olympics as a ‘year zero’ for those sports, how is it that women’s tennis and distance running have progressed to the point where the great champions are household names with lucrative sponsorship deals, yet non cycling fans struggle to name even one great female rider?
#MeToo has made a significant difference to the way women’s sport is seen and consumed. The first time the French introduced a women’s award at the celebrated ‘Ballon d’Or’ end of year event for footballers in 2018, winner Ada Hegeberg was asked by the event’s DJ if she “knew how to twerk” to which she replied “no” and appeared ready to leave the stage. The storm that followed in the press and on social media suggested a watershed moment: no, you can no longer reduce supreme sports women to the status of decorative eye-candy for men to lust over, and expect to get away with it.
And who remembers the days in the early 2000s when women’s team riders were photographed like calendar girls, with heavy eye makeup and blow-dried hair, and asked to pose provocatively? Who remembers the time when conventionally pretty riders got more media attention than those who were less photogenic, yet had achieved significantly more?
The changing media landscape
In 2016 the Guardian conducted a survey during Women’s Sports Week which found that only 1.8% of all the articles that appeared in the sports pages of the national newspapers that week had been written by women, and that out of 1,899 photographs published in those same pages, only 3.4% were of women. When the Daily Telegraph became the first broadsheet newspaper to dedicate an entire supplement to women’s sport in 2019, creating a space for in-depth interviews and reports, it was another signifier of an important cultural shift.
The Telegraph’s commitment to women’s sport has been accompanied by a more subtle yet influential decision in most parts of the cycling press to devote more attention to women’s racing, by appointing dedicated editors, doing women-themed issues, or simply increasing the amount of coverage of the sport. In parallel with this trend we’ve seen an increased presence of women’s voices within cycling journalism. Whereas only a few years ago women were a rarity in the Tour de France press room, a quick head count on stage four of the Tour de France Femmes revealed 39 men and 16 women – or a ratio of around 5:2.
Of course, we’re not in some segregated 1950s school situation where the boys sit on one side of the class with their woodwork and the girls sit on the other side with their knitting. Thankfully there are women reporting on men’s races and men reporting on women’s races – giving cycling journalism an increasingly rich timbre of voices and opinions. Simply having the women’s presence in the room is helping to change the culture.
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And the important point about the increased coverage of women’s racing, is that people are reading it.
Nine years ago, I remember having a discussion with a British cycling magazine about the idea of doing an entire issue dedicated to women’s racing. I worked up an issue’s worth of suggestions, and together with a receptive editor there was a period of back-and forth, pooling and fine-tuning ideas. But in the end word came back that the publisher wouldn’t go for it, because ‘it would never sell’. Last year, however, when Rouleur Magazine finally dedicated an entire issue to women, guest-edited by the TV presenter and cycling journalist Orla Chennaoui, it became the magazine’s biggest-selling issue, going into three print runs. That level of interest was not a one-off. As Chennaoui recently reported in the same magazine, its newsletter devoted to Paris Roubaix Femmes had some the highest levels of engagement of any of the digital stories in the magazine’s history. The interest is there.
Cyclingnews' Women's Editor Kirsten Frattini coordinates global women's cycling coverage, and has overseen significant growth in the past five years alone, notably the publication's women's cycling content has seen record annual figures that more than doubled in 2021.
Print is one thing, but it can only go so far. The most interesting evidence of a shift comes from watching the effect of increased TV coverage of women’s racing.
Finding an audience on television
As Daam van Reeth, an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Louvain points out in his forthcoming book, The Economics of Professional Road Cycling (Springer, October 2022): “Up to 2014, in most European countries at best three women’s races a year were being covered live on TV: the World Championships road race, the National Championships road race and, every four years, the Olympic road race. Other top women’s races just got a short summary broadcast at best, before or after the men’s competition had finished. The introduction of La Course (2014) and the Madrid Challenge (2015), broadcast to a worldwide audience under the umbrella of, respectively, the Tour de France and the Vuelta a España, was the first sign of change.”
In 2016, the UCI replaced the Women’s World Cup with the World Tour, creating a two-tier system in racing with the more prestigious races required to provide at least 45 minutes of broadcast coverage.
By 2018, Eurosport covered 15 out of the 22 women’s World Tour races reaching a cumulative total of 5 million viewers across all its territories. By 2021, in some European countries you could watch around 12 women’s races on public service channels. [1]
The UCI stipulating that WWT races must now be broadcast and policing that decision by stripping last year’s Giro Donne of its WWT status when it failed to provide enough coverage, has been critical. How can you become a fan if you can’t even watch a race?
Van Reeth regularly posts broadcast figures for men’s and women’s races on Twitter, particularly for The Netherlands and Belgium. From time to time the women’s events draw greater viewer figures than the men’s, but even when they don’t, the audiences are usually within a range of 60% to 90% of the men’s, which is remarkable given how much less the women’s peloton is known, with the consequence that the narratives of its rivalries are less familiar. Even more remarkably, in cyclo-cross the women’s races routinely attract bigger TV audiences in Belgium than the men’s. Perhaps just as astonishingly, the demographic watching these women’s races is predominantly older men: the very audience you might be forgiven for assuming as least engaged in women’s sport. This demographic applies to men’s racing too, which suggests that if the audience is the same, then where fans are concerned, cycling is not a segregated sport. Or in other words, women’s racing isn’t only of interest to women and teenage girls, as is often assumed.
It also suggests that the audience for racing on TV, which drives sponsorship, will dwindle as it gets older and that the economy of cycling needs to urgently figure out new ways of engaging younger audiences if it wants to thrive in the future.
It’s worth pointing out here that the women’s peloton has been quick to embrace the possibilities of social media, having been largely ignored by the traditional sports media for more than 100 years... If we find that the role of social media will become increasingly important in the economy of bike racing, then women are already in pole position to profit from that shift. Today’s female riders are finding an audience directly on Twitter and Instagram, posting training clips, selfies, jokes and stories from within their races. Even if you’d never watched Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig’s punchy way of racing prior to her magnificent stage 3 victory at the Tour de France Femmes, you would surely have come across her comic, emotional and endearing post-race interviews, the material for a thousand memes.
To return to the TV statistics, however, it’s necessary to remember that they rarely tell the whole story when quoted in isolation. Van Reeth points out that that external factors can influence viewer figures, beyond an audience’s desire to watch a race. More people watch TV on Sundays than on Saturdays, for example, so when events like the World Championships schedule women’s events on a Saturday and the men’s on a Sunday, the data may not be an entirely fair reflection of interest.
Furthermore, not all TV coverage is equal. When viewers can only watch a race via a paid subscription service, viewer figures are much lower. Van Reeth offers a dramatic illustration of this point with the French data for Milan-San Remo in 2021. In 2020 the race was free to watch on La Chaine l’Equipe: in 2021 it could only be watched via a paid subscription service with Eurosport Player. As a consequence, viewer figures dropped by more than 98%, from 1,073,000 to 20,000.
An experiment with scheduling conducted in 2020 by Flanders Classics—organisers of the Ronde van Vlaanderen and Omloop Het Nieuwsblad amongst others—and the Belgian broadcaster Sporza, saw the men’s and women’s races being held on the same day, but with the men finishing first, rather than the women providing a morning ‘appetizer’ which has historically been the norm when organisers run men’s and women’s events on the same day. That year, the Ronde van Vlaanderen recorded the highest ever viewer figures in Flanders for a women’s race. What’s more, only five men’s races had higher viewer figures that year. The Dutch national broadcaster NPO1 recorded an audience 41% larger for that same race than for the men’s race. In 2021 the Dutch TV audience for Omloop Het Nieuwsblad was more than two times larger for the women’s race than for the men’s.
All this demonstrates not only that there is an audience for women’s races on television, but also that decisions on how and when to broadcast them have a significant impact on audience engagement.
The UCI Minimum Wage
The broadcasting of women’s races is part of profound structural changes to women’s racing led by the UCI.
Perhaps the final key to this cultural shift, and the most recent and therefore all the more exciting, is the introduction of a minimum wage for female riders. The UCI introduced it in 2020 at the same time as the COVID-19 pandemic hit, making it an essential condition for any team seeking Women’s World Tour status. In 2020 it amounted to €15,000 a year, and it has risen every subsequent year to in 2023 reach €32,000, the same as for men’s Continental teams. While that initial tranche was below the national minimum wage for most European countries, there were many who feared it was too much, and that teams would disappear. Nonetheless, despite the pandemic and the many races cancelled as a consequence, eight teams committed to WWT status in 2020. This year, the number has risen to 14 teams.
It has been the norm, since women’s racing started to become professionalised in the 1980s, for women to work on the side in order to get by, with inevitable consequences on their racing form and mental well being as they juggled work with training and racing. When the men talk of the sacrifices they make for their sport, they don’t know the half of what women go through in order to ride at their best. Finally, with the UCI taking action on making sure at least a decent percentage of the women’s peloton gets a living wage, riders can properly devote themselves to training and recovery, and that in turn elevates their racing.
The minimum wage is part of a package of benefits, some of which are less publicised, but equally ground-breaking, allowing women to have longer careers, from covering the costs of health insurance, having a team doctor and offering a pension plan to providing paid maternity leave.
Rising inequality
There is still a long way to go, however: not for achieving parity with the men, which remains a distant and perhaps unachievable goal, but to simply reach a level of decency and fairness that will allow the women’s sport to fulfil its potential. While the Women's WorldTour is making a significant difference to some riders’ lives, the rest of the women’s peloton continues to struggle. A 2017 survey conducted by The Cyclists’ Alliance, a union for female riders, revealed that 17% of those surveyed earned nothing at all. Last year’s survey showed that number had increased to 34%. In 2017 50% of the riders surveyed earned €10,000 or less. In 2021 that number had marginally increased to 52%.
While the WWT team system works well for those lucky enough to get on it, the data gives a troubling indication that disparity is growing for those unable to make the leap, and it’s tempting to conclude that these differences were on display at the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, with a peloton riding at two, three or even four speeds.
Having a healthy economy with the second tier Continental teams is not only about doing the right thing for those professional riders, or for a more balanced and competitive peloton, but it’s also vital for the sport’s future, since those teams create a pathway for emerging talent to develop. And on a related note, there is still little in the way of an U23 category stepping stone for young riders to come up through. As the women’s peloton at its sharp end races faster and harder than ever before, the jump from junior to elite becomes increasingly daunting.
Equal prize money
The data that always causes headlines is the disparity in prize money for equivalent men’s and women’s races. In 2021, the debate resurfaced when Anna van der Breggen took home €930 after winning Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, a mere 5.8% of what Davide Ballerini got (€16,00). Yet as the CEO of Flanders Classics Tomas Van Den Spiegel has pointed out, equal prize money only benefits the winners, whereas his organisation has taken an ambitious bottom up approach to help grow the sport as a whole.
The more pressing priorities, he argues, are to offer broadcast coverage of races (which comes at a great cost to race organisers) and bringing the women’s races closer to the men’s in terms of difficulties and favourable time slots for TV audiences, as we’ve already seen. In this way, racing brings in a bigger audience and more sponsorship. His four year plan has been undeniably successful, and will culminate next season with an equal prize purse in the six one day races for men and women that Flanders Classics organise.
Sponsor investment
You may have noticed that the title for this piece is borrowed from the advertising slogan for the cigarette brand marketed at women, Virginia Slims. It was created in the late 1960s and made use of the civil rights movements in America to flatter its target market, creating the powerfully persuasive notion that every skinny cigarette you smoked was a poke in the eye of the patriarchy. Capitalism at its most shameful, one might argue, when we now know that tobacco companies had, since the 1950s, been perfectly aware of the links between smoking and lung cancer. By 1990, between 15%-20% of female deaths above the age of 30 in the USA, Canada and Ireland were attributable tobacco consumption.
But that same brand played a critical role in the development of women’s tennis, by sponsoring and supporting a breakaway women’s tour in America that was led by the great Billie Jean King, and which set to rectify the shocking disparity in prize funds between the men’s and women’s sports.
Just as the women’s Tour de France first emerged in 1984 on a wave of social change where feminism was becoming trendy rather than frighteningly radical, so this year’s Tour emerges at a moment where showing how much you’re doing to promote equality, inclusion and diversity makes a business look hip and ahead of the game. That’s not to deny that the executives behind those decisions may genuinely want to promote social change, but there are corporate image and branding benefits too.
As we’ve seen with Deceuninck, with the men’s teams who are now creating women’s teams, and with the arrival of Zwift as a major sponsor, these progressive brands with their sizeable wallets are accelerating change.
Their investment also goes beyond public relations. We’ve been told so often that women’s sport loses money, that the notion has become a ‘given’ in traditionally male-dominated disciplines. But is it actually true? The economy of men’s sports may be ten times the size or more of women’s sports, but for investors, they are also perceived as being at or near their peak. The idea that is increasingly gaining currency is that women’s sport is where the potential growth is, and the bonus for investors is that it’s extremely cheap.
As Dan Cohen, from the American sports marketing company Octagon recently told the Washington Post, “The stakeholders on the commercial side of sports are constantly searching for the next frontier, the next growth play. It is clearly women’s sports.” Meanwhile Kate Veronneau, Zwift’s Director of Women’s Strategy and a former pro cyclist herself, made the point that, “Women’s sports is trending hard because the companies that have invested in sports are seeing fabulous returns”.
Ultimately it’s the public that decides whether this race has been a success, and on that front, the signs confirm what campaigners have said all along: build it and they will come.
Cyclingnews reports that its engagement from the Tour de France Femmes was the highest in for any women's stage race in the website's history, and that its visits exceeded those for the men's Giro d'Italia. VeloNews also reported that reader engagement for this TDFF was higher than for the men’s Giro d’Italia this year. The Tour de France revealed the race had more than 5 million viewers and a 45.6% audience share on France Télévisions on the final stage of the race, while the race as whole reached 20 million viewers in France alone. On a more anecdotal level, the large crowds of spectators that we saw on the roadsides in the mountains and at the stage finishes show that the interest is definitely there. Of course, this race has all the novelty value of being a first edition. Will it struggle to achieve the same level of interest next year? Or will it have an even bigger audience?
Perhaps the clearest indicator of whether this race marks a turning point in women’s racing, will be if it correlates with a marked increase in engagement with other women’s races. For the moment we can only watch and wait.
Vital Statistics in women’s racing in 2022
“The general public is interested in women’s sport. I keep saying it again and again. I believe the press has to understand that, and that they should be broadcasting the women’s sport as much as the men’s.” Jeannie Longo, talking on France 3 Alpes TV in 1992.
Financial metrics
Minimum Wage:
Year the UCI introduced a minimum wage with the creation of a UCI Women’s World Teams category: 2020
Minimum wage in 2020: €15,000
Minimum wage in 2023: €32,100
Number of UCI Women’s World Teams in 2020: 8
Number of UCI Women’s World Teams in 2022: 14
Percentage of UCI Women’s World Teams in 2022 which have either grown out of men’s teams or are connected to men’s teams: 64%
Number of teams which match their women’s and men’s starting salaries: 2 (Trek-Segafredo and Team Bike Exchange in 2021)
Year the French Cycling Federation first agreed to issue professional licences to top tier female road cyclists: 2021
Audience metrics
Instagram followers:
Men’s Giro d’Italia winner Jai Hindley: 45,000
Winner of the 2022 Women’s Giro Donne and Tour de France Femmes Annemiek van Vleuten: 152,000 (171,000 after 2022 TDFF)
2022 Tour winner Jonas Vingegaard: 159,000 (343,000 after 2022 TDF)
Defending Tour de France champion Tadej Pogačar: 655,000 (722,000 after 2022 TDF)
Women’s world champion Elisa Balsamo: 50,000
Men’s world champion Julian Alaphilippe: 888,000
Broadcasting data:
Number of WWT events with live coverage in 2016: 10
Number of women's World Tour races in 2018 that received live broadcast coverage: 15 out of 23
Number of minutes of live broadcast coverage a race needs to provide to have UCI Women’s World Tour status in 2022: 45
Number of UCI WWT races in 2022: 25
Days of racing in the UCI Women’s World Cup in 2015: 10
Days of racing in the UCI’s Women’s World Tour, introduced in 2016: 35
Days of WWT racing in 2022: 71
Amount of daily live coverage for the Giro Donne in 2021: 30 minutes
Amount of daily live coverage for the Giro Donne in 2022: 2 hours
Approximate worldwide live TV audiences calculated by Professor Daam Van Reeth based on data supplied by broadcasters over a ten-year period:
Tour de France: 15 – 20 million
Giro d’Italia/Vuelta a España: 4 – 6 million
Paris Nice: 1 – 2 million
Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré: 1 – 2 million
Tirreno-Adriatico: 1 – 2 million [2]
Average audience of TDFF on French TV alone: 2.25 million
Peak viewers in France on stage 8 of Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift on France 3: 5.1 million
Percentage increase of TV viewers of women’s races on Flemish TV, between 2019 and 2020: 70% [3]
Number of tweets in the last twelve months, in which Daam van Reeth (professor of Economics and Business at the KU Leuven with an interest in the economics of sport), has reported higher viewing figures in the Netherlands and Flanders for women’s races over men’s equivalent events: 9
Number of which were cyclo-cross: 6
Increase in British men taking an interest in women’s sport, from 2020 to 2021: 24%
Of that number, percentage of men who attribute their interest to broadcast coverage: 68% [4]
Percentage of viewers that follow live men’s Tour de France coverage for the pretty views: 61%
Percentage of viewers that follow live broadcast coverage of the men’s Tour de France for the racing: 32% [5]
Then and now
Year Alfonsina Strada became only woman to ride men’s Giro d’Italia: 1924
Number of stages: 12
Overall distance: 3,613km
Mean average distance of a stage: 301km
1984 Women’s Tour de France
Number of stages: 18
Longest stage: 77.8km
Overall distance: 1066.45km
Number of teams: 6
Number of riders: 36
Average speed: 35.967 km/h
Women’s Tour de France 1985, featuring riders who had been at Olympics in 1984
Number of stages: 12 (race A) & 5 (race B) for a total of 17
Longest stage: 104km
Distance: 1230.5km
Number of teams: 12
Number of riders: 72
Average speed: 33.708 km/h
1990 Ore Ida Women’s Challenge, Idaho, USA, the second longest women’s stage race ever held, after the 1984 Tour.
Number of stages: 17
Longest stage: 129 km
Overall distance: 1007km
Number of teams: 17
Number of riders: 68
Average speed: 37.29 km/h
2022 Giro Donne
Number of stages: 10
Longest stage: 126.1 km
Overall distance: 1019km
Number of teams: 24
Number of riders: 144
Average speed: 37.133 km/h
Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift 2022
Number of stages: 8
Longest stage: 175km
Overall distance: 1032.7 km
Number of teams: 24
Number of riders: 144
Average speed: 38.382 km/h
Prize money
Year Lizzie Deignan (then Armitstead) received £2,000 for winning the world championship road race and Peter Sagan received £20,000 for the men's race: 2015
Prize money for Lizzie Deignan’s Paris Roubaix victory 2021: €1,535
Percentage above minimum amount mandated by the UCI: 0
Prize money for Sonny Colbrelli’s Paris Roubaix victory 2021: €30,000
Percentage above minimum amount mandated by the UCI: 33%
Overall prize purse for women’s Amstel Gold race in 2021: €10,000
Overall prize purse for women’s Amstel Gold race in 2022: €40,000 (bringing it in line with the men’s race).
Prize money for overall Giro Donne winner Marianne Vos in 2014: €535
Prize money for overall Giro d’Italia winner Nairo Quintana in 2014: €200,000
Overall prize purse for the Giro Donne in 2022: €250,000
Prize money for overall winner Annemiek van Vleuten: €50,000
Overall prize purse for the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift in 2022: €250,000
Prize money for overall winner: €50,000
Overall prize purse for the men’s Tour de France 2022: €2.2 million
Prize money for overall winner: €500,000
Overall prize purse for the HP Women’s Challenge in 1998, the pre-eminent women’s stage race in America: $125,000 (the biggest of all US races at the time, for both men and women)
Isabel Best is the author of 'Queens of Pain: Legends and Rebels of Cycling', and has contributed to Cyclingnews with feature stories 'Vital Statistics', 'Can women race a three-week Grand Tour?', 'International Women's Day: 7 remarkable women who made their mark on cycling's history', and Racing below the breadline: The women’s cycling omertà.
Footnotes
1) From ‘The Economics of Professional Road Cycling’ by Daam Van Reeth, to be published by Springer in October 2022
2) Statistics calculated by Daam Van Reeth in his forthcoming book ‘The Economics of Professional Road Cycling’, in which he also explains the complexities of calculating viewer figures, and the frequently misleading data provided by race organisers.
3) From ‘The Economics of Professional Road Cycling’ by Daam Van Reeth
4) ‘Women's Sport: Bouncing Back from the Pandemic?’ report published by Sky Sports and Leaders in Sport in 2021
5) Statistics compiled by www.sportlab-consulting.com and cited in Daam Van Reeth’s forthcoming book ‘The Economics of Professional Road Cycling’.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: BR), a global Fintech leader, is pleased to announce the appointment of Eileen K. Murray as an independent member of its board of directors, effective September 1, 2022. Following Ms. Murray's appointment, Broadridge's expanded Board will consist of 12 members, 10 of whom are independent.
Ms. Murray is currently the Chair of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), where she has served on the Board of Governors since 2016. Her term as the Chair and member of the Board of FINRA is ending on August 19, 2022. Ms. Murray is the former Co-Chief Executive Officer of Bridgewater Associates, one of the world's largest hedge funds. Prior to joining Bridgewater in 2009, she served as the Chief Executive Officer of Investment Risk Management LLC and as co-CEO of Duff Capital Advisors.
"Eileen is an accomplished executive with deep experience leading complex financial and technology-driven organizations," said Rich Daly, Executive Chairman of Broadridge's Board of Directors. "As the financial services industry continues to undergo a digital transformation, Eileen's expertise will help ensure that Broadridge remains at the forefront of innovation as we continue to provide the infrastructure and technologies to support our clients' growth and ultimately, enable better financial lives."
Ms. Murray began her professional career in 1984 at Morgan Stanley, where she held several senior positions over the next 18 years, including Controller, Treasurer, and Chief Accounting Officer, as well as Chief Operating Officer for the firm's Institutional Securities Group. From 2002 to 2005, she was a Managing Director and Head of Global Technology, Operations and Product Control at Credit Suisse First Boston and served on the firm's management board. She returned to Morgan Stanley and served as Managing Director, Head of Global Technology and Operations from 2005 to 2007. Ms. Murray earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Manhattan College, where she was also awarded an honorary doctorate.
"I am excited to join Broadridge at such a pivotal time for the financial services industry," said Ms. Murray. "The company is a trusted partner for change, and I look forward to working with management and the rest of the Board to ensure Broadridge continues developing and delivering the critical infrastructure technologies our clients need to keep pace with the industry's evolution."
Ms. Murray is on the boards of Guardian Life Insurance Company and HSBC Holdings, as well as the Irish Arts Center. She has also served on the board of directors of the Business Council for International Understanding and The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation.
About Broadridge
Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE: BR), a global Fintech leader with $5 billion in revenues, provides the critical infrastructure that powers investing, corporate governance, and communications to enable better financial lives. We deliver technology-driven solutions that drive business transformation for banks, broker-dealers, asset and wealth managers and public companies. Broadridge's infrastructure serves as a global communications hub enabling corporate governance by linking thousands of public companies and mutual funds to tens of millions of individual and institutional investors around the world. Our technology and operations platforms underpin the daily trading of more than $9 trillion of equities, fixed income and other securities globally. A certified Great Place to Work®, Broadridge is part of the S&P 500® Index, employing over 14,000 associates in 21 countries. For more information about us, please visit www.broadridge.com.
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Two-day event to feature aircraft, industry experts and federal leadership
DAYTON, Ohio, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dayton Development Coalition, in collaboration with the City of Springfield, JobsOhio, Clark State College and the Ohio Department of Transportation, will host the first National Advanced Air Mobility Industry Forum Aug. 22 and 23 in Springfield Ohio.
Speakers include:
- NASA Associate Administrator Robert Pearce
- Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik
- JobsOhio President & CEO J.P. Nauseef
- Joe Zeis, Aerospace and Defense Advisor to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine
- Joby Aviation East Policy Lead Lydon Sleeper
- LIFT Aircraft President & CEO Matt Chasen
- Lilium Vice President Business Development Paul-Franck Bijou
- Workhorse Group President John Graber
- AUVSI President Brian Wynne
- SMG Consulting Founder & Partner Sergio Cecutta
- Deloitte Senior Consultant Edgar Valdez
- Vice President, ANRA Technologies Vice President Brent Klavon
The event will begin with a day of exhibits and industry panel discussions at Clark State College's Hollenbeck Bailey Creative Arts and Conference Center in downtown Springfield. The second day will highlight AAM activity at the Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport, beginning with a groundbreaking for the National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence and featuring flight demonstrations and panel discussions on state and federal AAM initiatives, aircraft certification, and AAM healthcare applications.
The event will showcase Ohio's collaborative aviation ecosystem and strong supply chain. Exhibitors will include representatives of the region's resources for research and development, aerospace manufacturing, and workforce development.
Static displays and flight demonstrations include:
- SICDRONE SIC5T (demo and static display),
- Elbit Systems Vertical Lift Test Bed (VLTB) (demo and static display)
- Joby Aviation Simulator
- BETA Technologies Simulator
- Kittyhawk Heaviside (static display)
- Aura Network Systems AURA'S Command and Control with ATC Voice test aircraft (static display)
"The National Advanced Air Mobility Industry Forum will bring together an elite group of manufacturers and suppliers in Dayton to visually showcase urban air mobility, space integration, and civil and military cooperation at the highest level," said J.P. Nauseef, JobsOhio president and CEO. "There is no better place to gather the best and brightest in innovative aerospace than the birthplace of aviation, where we are developing the cutting-edge electric flight technology of the future."
Find more information about the event, including a link to registration, here: https://www.aamohio.com/
Additional organizations confirming their participation include:
- Ohio Department of Transportation
- University of Dayton Research Institute
- NASA
- Clark State University
- Vertical Flight Society
- LuftCar
- The Ohio State University
- Elroy Air
- XADITE
- Talyn Air
- Spintech Holdings
- Anzen Unmanned
- Information Systems Laboratories
- Ohio Federal Research Network
- SICDRONE
- TotalSim US
- Electronics Concepts & Engineering
- Burns & McDonnell
- Hartzell Propeller
- CAL Analytics
- America Makes
- Cornerstone Research Group
- Team NEO
- One Columbus
- REDI Cincinnati
- Regional Growth Partnership
- Ohio Southeast
Media interested in covering the event should RSVP to Shannon Joyce Neal at sneal@daytonregion.com, (937) 231-5436. Media must register by Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022.
Tentative schedule:
Monday, August 22, 2022
Hollenbeck Bailey Conference Center at Clark State College
1:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Booths Open for Viewing and Panels/Speakers
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Flight Demonstrations/Static Displays/Simulator Availability
9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence Groundbreaking Ceremony
10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Panels/Speakers
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite the pandemic-fueled headwinds that plagued many companies the past few years, evolvedMD, a leader in behavioral health integration in modern primary care, joins the 2022 Inc. 5000 list of the "Fastest Growing Private Companies in America."
It is the first time evolvedMD has made the list, coming in at No. 1,522, ranked by percentage revenue growth over four years through 2021, and in the top 100 in Health Services.
"Making the Inc. 5000 list and experiencing the exponential growth that we have illustrates the dire need for easy access to mental health care across all segments of our society – from developing adolescents and isolated seniors to Medicare beneficiaries and private market patients," says Co-Founder and Co-CEO Erik Osland. "Many of us need behavioral health support for better overall well-being. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated these needs even more and further spurred the growth of our company."
The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19. Among the top 500, the average median three-year revenue growth rate soared to 2,144 percent.
Anchored by its mission of reimagining behavioral health for all, evolvedMD is disrupting the state of healthcare by integrating behavioral health services in modern primary care. The company's enhanced Psychiatric Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) delivers a comprehensive solution for primary care physicians (PCPs) that provides mental health expertise, psychiatric consultation, ongoing clinical support and case management, insurance support and navigation, business operations support, and process communications.
"By leaning on the diverse expertise of our team, we identified early on that we can provide life-altering collaborative care that improves patient outcomes and changes people's lives," fellow Co-Founder and Co-CEO Steve Biljan says. "The growth we have experienced is a testament to our innovative model and expect to see continued growth going forward."
Being an Inc. 5000 honoree continues a busy year for evolvedMD, as the company added new Arizona and Utah customers Advanced Spine and Pain Centers, HealthyU Clinics, and Premier Family Medical, and forged new partnerships with behavioral health data firm NeuroFlow and care coordination specialist Rovicare. evolvedMD also recently received a $5.4 million Series A infusion of capital from investors Waterline Ventures of Boston and California-based Conductive. The new investment allows evolvedMD to continue to build out company operations and its technology infrastructure to support both patients and additional providers.
Founded in 1979 and acquired by Mansueto Ventures in 2005, Inc. is the only major media brand dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies. The company, whose products reach more than 20 million each month, hosts an annual Conference and Awards Ceremony for Inc. 5000 honorees, celebrating their achievements, presenting workshops and offering networking functions. evolvedMD will receive its recognition Oct. 19-21 in Phoenix. For more information, visit conference.inc.com/.
Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2018. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2021. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2018 is $100,000; the minimum for 2021 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places. The top 500 companies on the Inc. 5000 are featured in Inc. magazine's September issue. The entire Inc. 5000 can be found at inc.com/inc5000.
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New survey shows most Americans not saving enough for retirement
Make sure to take advantage of employer 401(k) and matching funds
InvestigateTV - A new study by Clever Real Estate shows the average American is not saving enough for retirement and 37% are not saving at all.
The survey of a thousand people goes on to report that only one in three current retirees have enough in retirement savings and that 75% carry debt.
Danetha Doe with Clever Real Estate said if your employer offers a 401(k), sign up and if your company offers a match, put enough of your paycheck aside to get it.
“Matching is when your employer will match the amount of money that you are also putting into your retirement account. So, it’s essentially free money,” Doe explained. “If you have access to that as an employee, definitely take advantage of that.”
Doe also encouraged people to take advantage of Health Savings Accounts or HSA plans. She said these accounts offer a “triple” tax advantage because you are not taxed on the money going into the account or the earnings you accrue. It’s also tax free when you pull the money out when you are ready to retire.
If you are 50 or older, the IRS allows tax-free “catch-up” contributions over regular limits on certain accounts.
If you are under 50, or just starting to save for retirement, USA.gov has a great overview of the basics of retirement planning. The Department of Labor also has a reference guide for the top 10 ways to plan for retirement.
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Officials with Connecticut’s Office of Consumer Counsel, which represents utility ratepayers, are asking the state’s utility regulator to consider civil penalties against Orange-based Avangrid for the bill collection practices of the company and its subsidiaries during the pandemic.
In a 42-page filing the OCC sent to Connecticut’s Publc Utilities Regulatgory Authority last week, Consumer Counsel Claire Coleman and her staff contend that “Avangrid has referred over 21,000 customers to its legal collections firm since April of 2020.”
Coleman first criticized Avangrid in March as part of a larger review of bill collections practices of all utilities after state officials issued orders in 2020 seeking to assist vulnerable and low-income residents affected by the COVID pandemic. But Wednesday’s filing with PURA focused solely on Avangrid, which oversees the operations of The United Illuminating Co., Southern Connecticut Gas and Connecticut Natural Gas.
“Avangrid did in fact pursue new judgments and wage garnishments against customers for whom Avangrid had already initiated litigation against prior to the COVID-19 shutoff moratorium, without providing some customers adequate information about payment assistance plans as required by PURA,” Coleman said in a statement. OCC’s investigation into the company’s bill collection practice included a review of Avangrid’s own testimony, documents, and court records, she said.
In response to OCC’s filing with PURA, Daniel Crisp, Avangrid’s senior counsel, filed a 22-page brief. In that brief, Crisp calls OCC’s claims “wholly without merit.”
“The Companies did not violate any statute, regulation or order of the Authority, including the Shut-off Moratorium, by continuing internal and external collections activities during the moratorium,” Crisp’s brief to PURA said in part. “The Companies are permitted by Connecticut law to engage in collections activities, and indeed, the Companies had a duty to all customers to take appropriate collections activities and mitigate growing bad debt balances.”
Gage Frank, an Avangrid spokesman, was not available for comment on Friday.
OCC’s investigation found that “Avangrid’s legal collections firm has attempted to contact customers regarding their outstanding balances over 110,000 times since April of 2020.”
“These attempts included 61,567 letters which did not include information about the COVID-19 Payment Plan or any other payment plan,” the OCC filing said in part. “Dozens of the customers whose wages were garnished by Avangrid during the pandemic worked for essential and frontline employers critical to the COVID-19 response.”
Avangrid has sought wage garnishments over 200 times since April 29, 2020, according to OCC’s filing and has won at least 137 judgments against active customers . The company has also been granted at least 111 wage garnishments over the same time.
Over 100 of the customers against whom these judgments and wage garnishments were issued are classified as financial or medical hardship customers, according to the filing. These are individuals who earn 60 percent of the state’s medium income or less; are eligible to receive certain government benefits; or suffer from serious illnesses or life-threatening conditions
Among those frontline pandemic workers mentioned in OCC’s filing who have been the subject of Avangrid’s bill collection practices are employees of
• Yale New Haven and Middlesex hospitals.
Assisted living and rehabilitation facilities like Genesis Healthcare and Apple Rehab.
• Providers of services for individuals with disabilities, like Connecticut Institute for the Blind.
• Workers in school systems around the state, including the New Haven Board of Education and East Hartford Public School.
The filing with PURA calls Avangrid’s actions “particularly concerning to OCC (in) that employees in these essential and frontline sectors were impacted by that choice.”
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Jagoe Homes plans new community in Owensboro
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - Jagoe Homes has announced plans for a new community in Owensboro.
According to a press release, Pebble Wood will be a new place for people to call home, offering the luxury of tranquil living, streetlights, sidewalks, tree-lined homesites and lakes.
Pebble Wood is within minutes of downtown Owensboro and nearby schools including Deer Park Elementary, College View Middle School and Daviess County High School along with shopping, restaurants and entertainment nearby.
Officials say all Jagoe Homes are built energy smart and include a 2/10 home buyers warranty.
Prospective homebuyers and realtors interested in the new community are encouraged to sign-up for the Jagoe Homes priority email list to inform you first of:
• Updates on community progress
• Floorplans and personalized options
• Pricing
• Available home sites
For those who are interested in signing-up for the Jagoe Homes priority email list, visit JagoeHomes.com.
According to a press release, to locate Pebble woods follow the directions below.
From the Wendell Ford Expressway (Hwy 60 bypass), exit south onto New Hartford Road (Hwy 231), just past Daviess County High School, turn left onto Southeastern Parkway, to Old Hartford Road. Turn right on Old Hartford Road, crossover Fairview Drive, continue about one mile and Pebble Wood will be on your left.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Tuesday:
Walmart Inc., up $6.77 to $139.37.
The nation's largest retailer raised its profit forecast for the year after reporting strong second-quarter financial results.
Home Depot Inc., up $12.77 to $327.38.
The home improvement retailer reaffirmed its 2022 forecast for earnings and sales growth.
Fabrinet, up $15.04 to $115.75.
The supplier of optical, electro-mechanical and electronic devices gave investors an encouraging financial forecast.
BHP Group Ltd., up $3.23 to $57.97.
The mining company reported encouraging fiscal year financial results.
Crane Holdings Co., up $1.77 to $107.60.
The maker of aerospace equipment and electronics systems sold its Redco unit, which held its asbestos liabilities.
Lumentum Holdings Inc., down $6.59 to $89.60.
The optical networking products maker gave investors a discouraging revenue forecast.
Occidental Petroleum Corp., down 83 cents to $63.51.
Energy companies slipped along with falling crude oil prices.
ZipRecruiter Inc., down $1.14 to $19.83.
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12-year-old steals minivan, leads deputies on high-speed chase, authorities say
FRESNO, Calif. (Gray News) - Authorities in central California say a 12-year-old has been arrested after he stole his family’s vehicle and led deputies on a pursuit.
The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office reports a deputy saw a large cloud of dust at about 9:30 a.m. Tuesday after a minivan had hit an advertisement sign.
According to the deputy, a traffic stop was initiated, but the van failed to stop.
The sheriff’s office said the driver, later determined to be a 12-year-old boy, accelerated to speeds over 70 mph, ran stop signs and was driving on the opposite side of the road at times.
Deputies said they made several attempts to disable the minivan by setting up spike strips, but the boy was able to avoid them.
Authorities said at about 10:30 a.m., a sergeant was putting a spike strip in place and the boy nearly struck him but instead hit the spike strip.
The minivan suffered damage to a tire, causing it to stop a mile away near Santa Fe County Road and American Avenue.
Deputies said they arrested the 12-year-old driver, who told them he took his family’s vehicle and intended to drive from Sacramento, where he used to live.
According to the sheriff’s office, the boy was booked on charges of auto theft, evading police and assault with a deadly weapon.
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As far-right rhetoric spikes, gauging what's an actual threat is difficult By Odette Yousef Published August 16, 2022 01:30 PM Facebook Twitter Listen • 3:55 A recent attempted attack on an FBI office has raised concern about violent far-right rhetoric, but assessing the exact nature of the threat presents new challenges. Copyright 2022 NPR | https://www.kpcc.org/2022-08-16/as-far-right-rhetoric-spikes-gauging-whats-an-actual-threat-is-difficult | 2022-08-16T20:48:31Z | https://www.kpcc.org/2022-08-16/as-far-right-rhetoric-spikes-gauging-whats-an-actual-threat-is-difficult | true | null |
Life comes with lots of little annoyances, few of them littler or more annoying than mosquitoes. Just about everyone who spends any time outdoors will be bothered by the bloodsucking party poopers at one point or another.
Although it may seem difficult to avoid mosquitoes, there are several easy measures you can take to reduce or eliminate them from your yard and garden. The best control is prevention.
With the exception of those who live near a lake, marsh or swamp — or in densely packed neighborhoods — most of the blame for mosquito invasions usually falls on the property’s residents. Mosquitoes need only one-quarter inch of water to breed — and a female can lay hundreds of eggs at a time.
Inspect your property for standing water. Even the most diligent among us will likely find water collected in a children’s playset, tire, clogged gutter, pot saucer, overturned trash can lid or flying disc toy. Drain or dump water as you see it, even if the amount appears insignificant, and drill drainage holes in the bottoms of vessels like tire swings.
For water that’s intended to stand, such as in ponds and bird baths, the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti) is a safe and effective way to kill mosquito larvae. Several strains of Bt are available, each targeting different insects, so be sure to buy the israelensis strain to target mosquitoes. The product is also effective against black flies and fungus gnats.
Bti comes in various forms, including donut-shaped briquettes called “Mosquito Dunks.” The floating rings offer 30 days of protection and “will not harm people, pets and other animals, aquatic life, or other insects, including honeybees,” according to the CDC.
If you don’t have a pond or bird bath, you can make a DIY mosquito trap: Add a handful of straw, hay or grass clippings to a (preferably dark-colored) pail filled with water, and let it sit for 1-2 days. Then add one mosquito dunk. For large infestations, tuck several buckets around the yard. The decomposing organic matter will attract the insects, which will lay eggs on the treated water. Replace water and add a fresh dunk every 30 days to thwart future generations of mosquitoes.
Mosquitoes also like to hunker down among weeds and overgrown vegetation. Keep the yard tidy.
Running a standing or box fan at high speed will significantly reduce mosquito activity on your porch, deck or patio. It works by literally blowing the insects away and dispersing our exhaled carbon dioxide, which would otherwise attract them. You’ll keep cooler, too.
Avoid using insecticidal foggers or sprays, which threaten essential pollinators and other beneficial insects while controlling only a small portion of the adult mosquito population. In addition, such applications would need to be repeated multiple times per season.
So-called “mosquito plants” and other plants marketed as repellents do, indeed, contain oils or chemicals that the insects find unappealing. But they’re not effective unless those compounds are released, such as by crushing the leaves. Merely having such a plant in the garden or a pot will not provide any benefit.
Various research studies have shown citronella candles containing lemongrass oil provide mild-to-moderate protection. The jury is out on whether the benefit can be attributed to the repellant properties of the active ingredient, the candle’s ability to mask the human scent or if the flame itself is the deterrent.
In case you’re wondering, mosquitoes do serve a purpose — as pollinators and bird food. Still, because the roles they serve in these areas are minor, eliminating them from your yard will not adversely affect the ecosystem.
Itchy welts aside, many of us live or vacation in areas where mosquitoes can transmit viruses like West Nile, Zika, dengue and chikungunya, and parasitic illnesses like malaria. Pets are at risk, too, with heartworm disease posing the most significant threat.
Wearing long sleeves and pants, reducing time spent outdoors between dusk and dawn, when mosquitoes are most active, and keeping up to date with pets’ heartworm prevention treatments will go a long way toward reducing mosquito bites.
And remember, you don’t live in a barn. Keep the door closed.
—Jessica Damiano, The Associated Press
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SEATTLE, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Quark Expeditions, the global Leader in Polar Adventures, has expanded its overnight camping opportunities for guests in Greenland as part of this season’s portfolio of immersive experiences.
“Camping overnight in the Polar Regions has long captured the imaginations of our guests,” says Thomas Lennartz, Vice-President of Sales for Quark Expeditions. “We launched our first camping options in Antarctica, where guests could bed down for the night while gazing up at the indigo glow of an Antarctic night. Antarctic Camping has been such a huge success that we’re launching this season a new option for camping enthusiasts in the Arctic: the Greenland Camp Experience along the Tasermiut Fjord in South Greenland.”
Lennartz explains that the Greenland Camp Experience adventure option is available to guests who book the brand new itinerary, Greenland Adventure: Explore by Sea, Land and Air. “Overnight camping in South Greenland is by no means roughing it in the wild,” says Lennartz. “For starters, guests will travel on the technologically-advanced Ultramarine—which is equipped with two twin-engine helicopters and superb onboard amenities—and they’ll have the opportunity to join local Greenlandic hosts at one of the most exclusive camps in Greenland, located along the 70-km Tasermiut Fjord. Comfort and fine food, provided by a local chef, will be part of the camping experience—which is suitable for all ages and levels of ability.”
Quark Expeditions’ camping options include:
Antarctic Camping:
Guests are transported ashore by Zodiac to camp out on the snow for the night in Antarctica. The overnight camping experience is limited to 50 participants, all of whom are briefed on the principals of basic camping. Prior to settling down for the night, Quark Expeditions staff will prepare the site, including setting up a perimeter in safe, flat to gently-sloping and beautiful site. Guests are free to choose where (within the perimeters) they wish to settle down for the night in their ready-to-roll bivy sack (tents can be used upon request). Once camp is set up, guests get to relax and enjoy the peace of the polar landscape as the Antarctic night unfolds.
Antarctic Camping is available on select voyages at an additional charge of US $295.
Greenland Camp Experience
Guests who book Greenland Adventure: Explore By Sea, Land and Air, offered on the new ship Ultramarine, can sign up for the Greenland Camp Experience adventure option. Guests can join local hosts at one of the most exclusive camps in Greenland, along the 70-km long Tasermiut Fjord. Participants will have ample time, in intimate groups, to walk through the beautiful landscapes and remote fjords of South Greenland, roam the tundra with a local chef who will showcase local ingredients and then prepare an incredible meal. Overnighting in comfortable tents at the camp enables guests to experience the magnificent colors of the polar twilight in beautiful mountainous surroundings.
Greenland Camp Experience is available on Greenland Adventure: Explore By Sea, Land and Air itinerary at an extra cost US $795.
About Quark Expeditions:
Specializing exclusively in expeditions to Antarctica and the Arctic, Quark Expeditions® has been the leading innovator of polar adventure since the company took the first group of consumer travelers to the North Pole in 1991. Quark Expeditions has been innovating ever since. With a diverse fleet of specially-equipped small expedition vessels and icebreakers—some of them equipped with helicopters—Quark Expeditions delivers deeply immersive polar experiences—and is able to take guests deeper into the Polar Regions than anyone else. Led by passionate and seasoned expedition teams, including scientists, wildlife experts and researchers, Quark Expeditions offers an onboard program that enriches the passenger experience.
About Ultramarine:
The technologically-advanced Ultramarine, the newest addition to the Quark Expeditions fleet, is a game-changer in polar exploration. Equipped with two twin-engine Airbus 145 helicopters, 20 quick-launching Zodiacs and the largest portfolio of off-ship adventure options in the industry, Ultramarine changes the way guests explore the Polar Regions. Other features include a spa, sauna with floor-to-ceiling windows, fitness centre, yoga space, spacious rooms and two restaurants plus a lounge and presentation theatre. Ultramarine has been designed with advanced sustainability systems that help us preserve the pristine Polar Regions for the next generation of explorers.
About Travelopia:
Travelopia is one of the world’s leading specialist travel groups. A pioneer in the experiential travel sector with a portfolio consisting of more than 50 independently operated brands, most of which are leaders in their sector. From sailing adventures, safaris and sports tours, to Arctic expeditions, each brand is diverse and focused on creating unforgettable experiences for customers across the world.
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Headmaster, Daniel Gibson, taking the reins of new school effective immediately
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A group of parents and community members in Columbus, Ohio plan to open Columbus Classical Academy (CCA), a private classical school in Columbus, Ohio, in the fall of 2023.
As a Hillsdale College Curriculum School, CCA plans to open as a K-8 tuition-based private school, adding one grade annually, until it serves all grades K-12. The school will focus on K-8 instruction that is rooted in the liberal arts and sciences, offers a firm grounding in civic virtue, and cultivates moral character.
Hillsdale College has worked with, and has been integral in the starting of, dozens of classical public charter schools throughout the U.S., and, in recent years, has expanded operations by supporting the opening and continued operation of private classical schools, like CCA. Through its affiliation with Hillsdale College, the CCA Board of Directors receives support from Hillsdale in the form of its world-class, K-12 curriculum and access to model bylaws and best practices for school administration. Long term, CCA intends to pursue an even more robust relationship with Hillsdale College that could provide ongoing board training, assistance with hiring needs, and regular pedagogical and curricular training for faculty.
"Today, there is an urgent need to return to time-tested principles in the education of our children, while teaching them to be model citizens in contemporary America. We believe that a classical liberal arts curriculum is the best way to achieve the true purpose of K-12 education, which is to develop virtuous citizens capable of personal and political achievement and self-governance and devoted to what is eternally good," said Mike Gross, President of the Columbus Classical Academy founding group. "Nearly all education in America was classical until recent generations, and it served our nation and our children well. CCA will offer an option that restores education to its original purpose, methods, and subject matter, and we believe that parents in Columbus will embrace it."
CCA will faithfully implement the Hillsdale College curriculum to provide a content-rich course of study with emphasis upon the four core disciplines of math, science, literature, and history, an attention to music, art, physical education, and foreign languages, and the strong conviction that classical and civic virtues are necessary in the formation of the American citizen.
The Hillsdale College K-12 initiative was started because, although there are numerous educational options available to families, very few are grounded in the classical model that emphasizes liberal arts learning and personal virtue. Hillsdale has created an exceptional curriculum that soon will be available to families in Central Ohio.
In addition, CCA has tapped Daniel Gibson to serve as the founding headmaster of the school. Gibson, a graduate of Davidson College and Stanford Law School, was a partner at the Columbus law firm, Bricker & Eckler LLP, and left his position at the firm to take on the role of headmaster at CCA.
"I am so blessed to be part of the founding of Columbus Classical Academy," said Gibson. "I truly believe in the mission of a classical education to instill in students the knowledge and virtue upon which independent, responsible, and joyful lives are built and am grateful to the CCA board for entrusting me with the leadership of this good and necessary work."
CCA is in the process of finalizing a location for the school.
To learn more, visit https://columbusclassical.org.
About Columbus Classical Academy
Columbus Classical Academy is a classical K-8 private school located in Columbus, Ohio. As a Hillsdale College Curriculum School, CCA instills in students, through a genuine and rigorous classical education in the liberal arts and sciences, the knowledge and virtue upon which independent, responsible, and joyful lives are built, in the firm belief that such lives are the foundation of a free and flourishing republic. CCA plans to serve students in grades K-8, starting in the Fall of 2023, and to add one grade each year until it includes grades K-12. Learn more at https://columbusclassical.org.
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ES Bancshares, Inc. Announces New Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y., Aug. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ES Bancshares, Inc. (OTCQX: ESBS)(the “Company”) the parent Company for Empire State Bank, has named Erik Terpstra as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer.
Terpstra, a certified public accountant, comes to ES Bancshares from Lincoln Park Bancorp, where he served as Co-President and Chief Financial Officer of the New Jersey based MHC. Ion Financial MHC announced July 3 that it completed its acquisition of Lincoln Park Bancorp. Prior to his time at Lincoln Mr. Terpstra worked with the firm BDO, USA as an audit professional.
Thomas Sperzel, President and Chief Operating Officer said, “Erik’s addition to the management team is significant and instrumental as his experience and skills will greatly contribute to Empire’s formulation and execution of corporate strategy.”
Terpstra stated, “I am excited to join the ES Bancshares, Inc. and Empire State Bank family. I’ve admired the company’s recent financial success and am excited about the strong commercial and retail markets the company operates in. I look forward to working with the team to continue to increase shareholder value, while continuing to push the core cultural values that have made Empire the leading Community Bank in Staten Island and Brooklyn.”
About ES Bancshares, Inc. and Empire State Bank. ES Bancshares, Inc. is the bank holding company for Empire State Bank which offers a wide range of financial services through its branch office network in Newburgh, Brooklyn and Staten Island, New York. For more information about Empire State Bank, please visit www.esbna.com
Contact: Philip Guarnieri
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Snoop Dogg debuts ‘Snoop Loopz’ cereal
Published: Aug. 16, 2022 at 3:04 PM CDT|Updated: 51 minutes ago
(CNN) - Snoop Dogg has a cure for the morning munchies – a new breakfast cereal called “Snoop Loopz.”
The product comes from Snoop’s Broadus Foods line that was co-founded with fellow rapper Master P.
According to the packaging on the box, the cereal is gluten-free and multi-grain.
The Broadus Foods website says it helps support charities including Door of Hope, which supports the homeless community.
The cereal isn’t Snoop’s first venture into grocery stores – he also has a wine line, thanks to a partnership with 19 Crimes.
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Adults with perceived mild to moderate hearing impairment will be able to buy hearing aids directly from stores, pharmacies and online retailers — no prescription or doctor's appointment required — as soon as mid-October.
That's thanks to a final rule issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday and set to take effect in two months, following years of campaigning by lawmakers and advocates. It creates a new category of over-the-counter hearing aids, which the Biden administration says will make the devices more accessible and affordable for millions of Americans.
The new rule applies only to certain air-conduction hearing aids for people ages 18 and older who experience mild to moderate hearing impairment, meaning those that are intended for pediatric use or severe hearing impairment will remain prescription devices. It also does not apply to "personal sound amplification products," consumer products that help people with normal hearing amplify sounds.
Hearing loss can complicate communication and contribute to social isolation, and researchers have also linked it to walking problems, falls, dementia and depression. Some 30 million U.S. adults could benefit from hearing aid use, according to the FDA. And yet, only about 14% of Americans with hearing loss actually use them.
The rule will lower costs and expand access
Until now, the high cost of hearing aids and exams — which are not covered by basic Medicare — has been prohibitive for many people. The devices alone typically range from $1,000 to $6,000 per ear, and consumers must spend additional time and money getting examined and fitted by a specialist (even though, the White House says, experts say medical evaluation is not necessary).
The Biden administration estimates the new rule will lower the cost of hearing aids by hundreds or even thousands of dollars. FDA Commissioner Robert Califf told reporters on a press call that the FDA is working with manufacturers to ensure the over-the-counter devices are of "good quality" and meet the agency's performance criteria.
It may also make the market more competitive
The administration is also touting the move as one that will reduce red tape while promoting innovation and competition in a highly concentrated marketplace.
An investigative report released by Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., in June found that the top five hearing aid manufacturers control more than 90% of the market.
Grassley and Warren have been leading the campaign for over-the-counter hearing aids since 2017, when they introduced the bipartisan Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act.
Congress passed that proposal at the time, but the Trump administration FDA didn't issue the rules that would actually allow for those devices to be sold directly to consumers. It's being implemented now because of the July 2021 "Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy," in which Biden called on the FDA to take action on over-the-counter hearing aids within 120 days (among a variety of other provisions).
The rule was years in the making
The FDA issued the proposed rule in October, and made several changes to the final version after reviewing more than 1,000 public comments.
Grassley and Warren's report found that hearing aid manufacturers and their allies backed "astroturf campaigns" to distort public perception around the proposed rule, launching form letter-writing campaigns that accounted for nearly 40% of all publicly available comments.
The senators applauded the FDA's announcement, saying in a statement that they "pressed the FDA to take action every step of the way — holding both Republican and Democratic administrations accountable — and fought back against entrenched special interests."
If you're thinking about buying over-the-counter hearing aids yourself, check out these tips from the Hearing Loss Association of America.
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President Biden signed Democrats' hallmark spending bill into law on Tuesday, a major legislative victory punctuating a string of bipartisan legislative achievements that Democrats hope to capitalize on ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
"The American people won, and the special interests lost," Biden said, noting that pharmaceutical companies had lobbied against measures to lower prescription drug costs for people on Medicare.
"Every single Republican in the Congress sided with the special interests in this vote," Biden said. "That's the choice we face: we can protect the already-powerful, or show the courage to build the future where everybody has an even shot."
This legislation has been a year in the making. After West Virginia Democrat Sen. Joe Manchin nixed earlier talks, citing concerns over approving more spending during record inflation, Democrats struggled to find a path forward.
But fortunes shifted in July, when Manchin and Sen. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., struck a deal. After a marathon voting session, the Senate passed the legislation through the budget reconciliation process, with every Democrat voting in favor and one tie-breaking vote from Vice President Harris. No Republicans voted for the bill.
Manchin had a spot on the dias for the bill signing and received a round of applause during Biden's remarks when the president quipped, tongue in cheek: "Joe — I never had a doubt."
Biden interrupted his vacation to sign the legislation, although the signing ceremony itself was small, given that Congress is out of session and most members are out of town. The White House plans to hold a larger celebration on Sept. 6 — part of a plan to promote the bill ahead of November elections.
Here's what the legislation does on climate
The sweeping bill allocates more than $300 billion to be invested in energy and climate reform. It's the largest federal clean energy investment in U.S. history, although it falls short of what progressive Democrats and climate activists had originally called for.
"This bill is the biggest step forward on climate ever — ever — and is going to allow us to boldly take additional steps toward meeting my climate goals," Biden said.
It includes $60 billion for boosting renewable energy infrastructure in manufacturing, like solar panels and wind turbines, and includes tax credits for electric vehicles and measures to make homes more energy efficient.
Democrats say the bill will lower greenhouse gas emissions by 40%, based on 2005 levels, by the end of the decade, which falls short of Biden's original goal.
The climate provisions I sign into law today are a big deal. Let me explain why: pic.twitter.com/b4QTqXGSaz
— President Biden (@POTUS) August 16, 2022
There's a cap on prescription drug costs for Medicare
On health care, the bill enables the federal health secretary to negotiate the prices of some drugs for Medicare. It also caps out-of-pocket prescription drug costs for people on Medicare at $2,000, effective in 2025.
The bill also provides a three-year extension on health care subsidies in the Affordable Care Act that were originally passed in last year's pandemic relief bill.
On taxes, the legislation establishes a 15% minimum tax for corporations making $1 billion or more in income, which is estimated to bring in over $300 billion in revenue.
Democrats had originally wanted to include funding for childcare, universal pre-K and paid family leave — all items that were dropped over the course of negotiations.
And despite the bill's name, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office says the Inflation Reduction Act will have a negligible effect on inflation in 2022 and 2023.
Now Biden and Democrats want to get credit
With three months to go before midterm elections, Democrats want to promote the benefits of the legislation. Some will kick in right away, including the energy efficiency tax credits. But other benefits, like lower costs for prescription drugs, won't be felt before voters head to the polls.
Democrats will need to break through a barrage of negative headlines about the anniversary of the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan — as well as ongoing voter concerns about inflation.
The White House has said administration members will travel across the country to tout the legislation's impact. Cabinet members will visit 23 states on more than 35 trips in August, the White House said.
The White House says other events will showcase how Biden worked to get a string of bipartisan measures passed, including gun safety legislation and a bill to boost domestic production of semiconductor chips in order to stay competitive with China.
As part of its digital campaign, the White House plans to unveil a interactive website on climate incentives, to allow families and small businesses to easily access information about tax credits.
Plans for a media blitz include using various online and social media avenues to spread Democrats' message. The White House plans to hold briefings with influencers and content creators to "amplify our message on their own online social media channels," according to a memo on the plans.
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Marvel's Midnight Suns: Wolverine Gameplay Trailer Released
Marvel's Midnight Suns developer Firaxis Games and 2K are continuing to release new character-specific trailers for the upcoming video game despite the title's recent delay. The Marvel-branded video game is now set to release at some point before March 31, 2023 for a number of platforms, but no definitive release date has been announced. For now, however, fans will have to be satisfied with new trailers every so often like the one focusing on Wolverine's gameplay in the upcoming turn-based, tactical video game.
If you are somehow not familiar, the whole premise of the gameplay in Marvel's Midnight Suns is that players start the turn by drawing a hand of cards which then let characters do various abilities, including things like drawing more cards and so on. For Wolverine, specifically, it's more about tanking damage from enemies and chaining attacks together. You can check out the Marvel's Midnight Suns gameplay trailer for Wolverine for yourself below:
"Wolverine's intimidating form and eviscerating claws make it easy for him to Taunt enemies into focusing their fire on him instead of his allies, while his mutant healing factor allows him to consistently regenerate hit points to absorb that damage," the official description of Wolverine's specialty in Marvel's Midnight Suns reads. "His frenzied, animalistic fighting style keeps him pouncing from enemy to enemy, chaining his attacks to damage multiple targets with a single action."
Broadly speaking, Marvel's Midnight Suns is currently scheduled to release for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store at some point before March 31, 2023. It had previously been set to release on October 7th. Playable characters revealed in the title so far include The Hunter, Captain America, Iron Man, Wolverine, Doctor Strange, Captain Marvel, Blade, Ghost Rider, Magik, Nico Minoru, Spider-Man, and Scarlet Witch. You can check out all of our previous coverage of the upcoming Marvel-branded video game right here.
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(NEXSTAR) — It has been more than two weeks since a ticket sold in Illinois perfectly matched the Mega Millions drawing, landing the third-largest lottery prize in the nation. Yet no winner has come forward to claim the $1.337 billion reward.
In Illinois, a Mega Millions winner has one year after the drawing date to claim their prize, meaning the winner of July’s nearly $1.4 billion jackpot has over 340 days yet to come forward. But if it is never claimed, the record-setting prize could eventually become the largest unclaimed lottery jackpot in U.S. history.
A Mega Millions jackpot hasn’t gone unclaimed in over 16 years. In August 2006, nobody claimed a $31 million ticket sold in Queens.
The two other unclaimed Mega Millions jackpots listed on the game’s site were also from New York. In 2003, a ticket sold in Brooklyn worth $46 million was never claimed. One year prior, a $68 million jackpot went unclaimed.
Two Powerball jackpots have gone unclaimed since early 2003, according to a list on Powerball’s website.
The first was in 2011 in Georgia. The unclaimed prize would have granted the lucky winner $77 million if they selected the annuity option or $40.83 million in cash. The second was a 2013 ticket in Florida worth $50 million in an annuity, or $31.13 million in cash.
If last month’s $1.337 billion award isn’t claimed, it will become the largest unclaimed Mega Millions or Powerball prize in the U.S.
There are currently four Powerball jackpots that haven’t been claimed yet this year, the largest being a $473 million ticket sold in Arizona, according to Powerball.
What happens if nobody claims the Mega Millions jackpot?
The winner (or winners, if it was purchased by a group) still has nearly a year to claim their prize. It is possible they are consulting with legal, tax, or financial advisors, which experts recommend you do before claiming large lottery prizes.
But if the Mega Millions jackpot isn’t claimed within the required time, states that participated in the game will get back the funds they contributed to the pot, according to the game’s website. From there, each state can use its prize funds for its own purposes.
In Illinois, for example, the funds become part of the Illinois Common School Fund to support K-12 education, a spokesperson for the Illinois Lottery tells Nexstar.
Additionally, when the winner comes forward, they would have the option of remaining anonymous, with the ability to have both their name and the municipality of residence withheld, under Illinois law. The Illinois Lottery would still announce when the prize has been claimed.
The winning ticket — with numbers 13-36-45-57-67, Mega Ball: 14 — was bought at a Speedway gas station in the Chicago suburb of Des Plaines.
According to Illinois Lottery, the Speedway will receive half a million dollars just for selling the ticket.
If you are lucky enough to have won the jackpot — or any lottery drawing, for that matter — officials recommend immediately signing the back of your ticket. The ticket isn’t really yours until it’s been signed, meaning if you lose it before signing and someone else finds it, they get to collect the prize.
Mega Millions is played in 45 states as well as Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The game is coordinated by state lotteries.
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Al-Qaida's affiliate in Mali claimed Monday it had killed four mercenaries from Russia's private military firm, the Wagner Group, in an ambush around Bandiagara in central Mali.
The media unit for Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimeen (JNIM), said in a statement its fighters clashed with the mercenaries Saturday in the Mopti region, according to a translation by the SITE Intelligence Group, which monitors jihadist statements.
Wagner has no public representation and could not be reached for comment.
Mali is struggling to stem an Islamist insurgency that took root after a 2012 uprising and has since spread to neighboring countries, killing thousands and displacing millions across West Africa's Sahel region.
Wagner began supplying hundreds of fighters last year to support the Malian military and has since been accused by human rights groups and local residents of participating in massacres of civilians — accusations it has not responded to.
The Russian government has acknowledged Wagner personnel are in Mali, but the Malian government has described them as instructors from the Russian military rather than private security contractors.
In July, JNIM claimed responsibility for an attack on Mali's main military base, which it said was a response to governmental collaboration with Wagner. | https://www.voanews.com/a/al-qaida-affiliate-claims-it-killed-four-russian-mercenaries-in-mali-/6702741.html | 2022-08-16T21:12:26Z | https://www.voanews.com/a/al-qaida-affiliate-claims-it-killed-four-russian-mercenaries-in-mali-/6702741.html | true | 5 |
The Atlanta-based artist Mallbangs (aka Aidy) has shared “New Face,” the lead single from their forthcoming EP Checking for Daggers, out Oct. 21. The release marks their second collaboration with Grouplove’s Daniel Gleason, who produced the EP and also appears on it along with bandmate Benjamin Homola and Connor Dowd (Lunar Vacation).
A sonic expression of the idea that grief isn’t linear, “New Face” swerves around swells of distorted guitars and droning synths. Written about the “different sentiments of a friend who passed away in 2020 who had struggled with drug abuse,” according to Aidy, the track grapples with the unpredictable flood of feelings that follows loss. There’s no telling what will come after every sharp turn they speed through, whether they’ll gun it and run the red light, or slam on the brakes at the last second. Documenting a vicious cycle that intensifies each time it comes back around, there seems to be no limit to the emotional vertigo and expansive sound that Mallbangs sweeps you up in.
Listen to “New Face” and find more information about Checking for Daggers below.
Checking for Daggers Tracklist:
1. Do Not Respond
2. New Face
3. Make Believe
4. WOW! OK!
5. You Can Have It All
6. Double Dog Dare
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The Houston Texans selected Christian Harris with the 75th overall pick in Round 3 of the 2022 NFL draft to infuse youth and talent into their linebacking corps.
With some rookies, there is a learning curve, not only with the playbook, but with how to approach each day of life in the NFL. The transition can cause some hiccups as young players go from balancing school and football to nothing but football as their livelihood.
Buy Texans TicketsAccording to linebacker Blake Cashman, Harris has done a tremendous job of taking the task solemnly and not getting distracted — not as a normal rookie would.
“Great kid, smart player; he’s a champion on and off the field, honestly,” Cashman told reporters on Aug. 15. “It’s easy to say he’s a good athlete, good football player, but he’s a guy that’s hungry and wants to win, wants to learn, wants to be a better football player
“From day one, he was acting like a second- or third-year vet in the league. Like he’s been here, done that. I think that’s impressed a lot of people, and it’s going to help him have a long, great career.”
The Texans didn’t get to see Harris in uniform against the New Orleans Saints. With two more preseason games to go, the former Alabama product will have eight more quarters to get some work in before the regular season kicks off in September. | https://texanswire.usatoday.com/2022/08/16/texans-blake-cashman-christian-harris-carries-himself-veteran/ | 2022-08-16T21:12:56Z | https://texanswire.usatoday.com/2022/08/16/texans-blake-cashman-christian-harris-carries-himself-veteran/ | true | 1 |
The Chicago Bears continued to test Teven Jenkins at right guard Tuesday during the team’s final practice before their preseason game Thursday against the Seattle Seahawks.
One day after getting second-team reps at the position, Jenkins took first-team reps there as the Bears try to find the right combination for their line.
Before and after practice, coach Matt Eberflus, offensive line coach Chris Morgan and left guard Cody Whitehair talked about Jenkins’ move from offensive tackle and several other topics. Here are four things we heard.
1. Morgan thinks Jenkins has the attributes to excel at guard.
The Bears have stressed the need to get their five best offensive linemen on the field as they tinker with different line options.
Rookie Braxton Jones is getting an extended look at left tackle, and Riley Reiff and Larry Borom have split reps at right tackle — and can play at either side. So Jenkins’ best bet toward a roster spot might be showing his versatility to play guard and tackle.
The Bears have other options too. Veteran Michael Schofield started at right guard in the preseason opener, and Sam Mustipher also can play there, though he’s been at center while Lucas Patrick is injured. But Morgan said the coaches are excited to see what Jenkins can show them, and it will be worth watching to see how they use him against the Seahawks.
“He’s got great size,” Morgan said. “He’s got good strength. He’s a smart football player. Those are all things you want inside, that translate inside. Things move fast inside.”
Offensive coordinator Luke Getsy said Monday guards carry a bigger mental load in his system and thinks Jenkins, a 2021 second-round pick out of Oklahoma State, can handle it. Whitehair is lending advice wherever he can as Jenkins dives into the new role.
“There’s just a lot more getting to the second level, making sure that you’re on the same page with protection calls and stuff like that,” Whitehair said of the challenges in Getsy’s system. “The other systems I was in, you didn’t quite have to use your eyes as much at guard. But there’s a lot of responsibility that your eyes have to be right as far as getting to the second level and seeing different blitzes.”
Eberflus called Jenkins a smart, athletic player, adding he’s told his staff to not put a ceiling on a player. It’s a mantra Eberflus learned from one of his mentors, and he applied it to Jenkins trying to learn a new position after missing significant time at tackle last season with a back injury and some practices this training camp with an undisclosed injury.
“Let him grow. Let him do his thing because some people mature and grow at different times and all of a sudden they just grow into a really good NFL player,” Eberflus said. “And that’s for any position. We’re never going to put ceilings on guys. We’re always going to think the best for every player.”
2. Whitehair already is sold on Jones becoming a good player.
Jones only has been with the Bears for three-plus months, but the fifth-round pick from Southern Utah clearly has won some people over in his quest to be the starting left tackle, a job that could have gone to Reiff, Borom or Jenkins.
“Our department did a really good job of finding him,” Whitehair said. “They knew what they were looking for. I think they found a good one in him.
“The way he studies, the way he understands stuff. He’s very athletic, he’s got great length, he uses his hands well. I really like where Braxton’s at right now. He’s only going to continue to grow and I’m really excited to see that growth.”
Morgan said Jones is wired to get better every day, so he wasn’t surprised how quickly the rookie caught on.
“He really has a clear vision of his process,” Morgan said. “He has a clear vision of how he wants to attack it. He’s got a clear vision of how to measure himself day to day.”
3. Rookie center Doug Kramer is out with a lower leg injury.
Eberflus didn’t specify what Kramer’s injury was after the lineman missed practice Monday and Tuesday, but said Kramer would be out for an extended period of time. The team placed Kramer on injured reserve Tuesday. The Tribune’s Brad Biggs reported the team feared it could be a Lisfranc injury in Kramer’s foot, which would put Kramer’s season in jeopardy.
Kramer, a 2022 sixth-round pick out of Illinois, played 73% of Bears offensive snaps in the preseason opener. He had been backing up Mustipher at center.
4. Morgan is happy with how Borom remade his body.
As the Bears seek to become quicker and lighter on the offensive line, Borom said his target weight of 320 is about 15 pounds lighter than last season.
Morgan praised the way Borom went about remaking his body and pointed to his even mindset as an attribute that’s helped him as he works at both tackle spots.
“Larry did a heck of a job in the offseason putting himself in position to come out and compete,” Morgan said. “You just appreciate his mindset. He is going to try to get better every day. He has a great day, it doesn’t matter. He had a bad day, it doesn’t matter. I commend him on that. That’s a mental toughness attribute to me, and he’s doing a really nice job of jumping from right to left.” | https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bears/ct-cb-chicago-bears-teven-jenkins-braxton-jones-20220816-dts4rlqfebhczchwp5ga4qm35y-story.html | 2022-08-16T21:17:09Z | https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bears/ct-cb-chicago-bears-teven-jenkins-braxton-jones-20220816-dts4rlqfebhczchwp5ga4qm35y-story.html | false | 8 |
Rick Ross has been fined by The Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division has for several violations at five Wingstop restaurant locations in Mississippi.
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On Aug. 11, the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (DOLWHD) announced it had collected $114,427 “in back wages, liquidated damages and civil penalties” from five Wingstop locations in the state operated by Boss Wing Enterprises, XXL learned on Tuesday (Aug. 16). $51,674 in back wages and liquidated damages for 244 workers were recovered as well as an assessment of $62,753 in civil money penalties.
The violations include forcing employees to illegally pay for safety training, uniforms, background checks and cash register shortages. In some instances, this caused some employees’ average hourly rates to fall below the $7.25 federal minimum wage.
The operators of the locations are also accused of record-keeping violations, with the DOLWHD saying they failed to maintain a record of employee hours worked and wage deductions. The investigation also discovered Boss Wings allowed a 15-year-old employee to work past 10 p.m. on multiple occasions last June. Law prohibits 14 and 15 years old from working past 7 p.m.
“Restaurant industry employees work hard, often for low wages, and many depend on every dollar earned to make ends meet,” said Wage and Hour Division District Director Audrey Hall in Jackson, Mississippi. “The law prevents Boss Wing Enterprises LLC from shifting operating costs to workers by deducting the costs of uniforms, cash register shortages or training expenses, or to allow a worker’s pay to fall below the minimum wage rate.”
Rick Ross, his sister Tawanda Roberts and mother Tommie Roberts are listed as owners of Boss Wings Enterprises LLC in Mississippi. The Miami rapper reportedly owns nearly 30 Wingstop franchises across the U.S. and often promotes the company in his rhymes.
XXL has reached out to Rick Ross’ team and the Department of Labor for comment. | https://www.lovebscott.com/feds-fine-rick-ross-family-members-multiple-wingstop-restaurant-violations | 2022-08-16T21:20:41Z | https://www.lovebscott.com/feds-fine-rick-ross-family-members-multiple-wingstop-restaurant-violations | true | 1 |
A New York singer-songwriter long dubbed the “Queen of Christmas” has filed a lawsuit contesting Mariah Carey’s application to trademark that and three related terms.
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Perhaps more than any other singer of the past three decades or so, Mariah Carey is firmly associated with Christmas. In an unsurprising move, she’s in the process of trying to trademark the term “Queen Of Christmas,” but she’s facing opposition from a couple of other singers who are also strongly tied to the December holiday.
Variety reports that through her attorney, Elizabeth Chan, who exclusively sings Christmas music, filed a formal declaration of opposition to Carey’s trademark claim. Chan told the publication:
“Christmas has come way before any of us on Earth, and hopefully will be around way after any of us on Earth, and I feel very strongly that no one person should hold onto anything around Christmas or monopolize it in the way that Mariah seeks to in perpetuity. That’s just not the right thing to do. Christmas is for everyone. It’s meant to be shared; it’s not meant to be owned.
And it’s not just about the music business. She’s trying to trademark this in every imaginable way — clothing, liquor products, masks, dog collars — it’s all over the map. If you knit a ‘queen of Christmas’ sweater, you should be able to sell it on Etsy to somebody else so they can buy it for their grandma. It’s crazy — it would have that breadth of registration.”
Chan also noted she has been called the “Queen Of Christmas” many times in the media, with the first instance of it coming in 2014 and most notably in a 2018 New Yorker profile titled simply, “The Queen Of Christmas.”
Per Billboard, Chan’s lawyer Louis Tompros wrote, “Christmas is big enough for more than one ‘Queen.’ But this opposition proceeding is sadly necessary because Ms. Carey’s Lotion LLC company is nevertheless trying to claim sole ownership of the title and designation ‘Queen of Christmas.’”
The publication also notes, “If Chan wins her case, it doesn’t mean Carey must stop using the name herself — only that she cannot stop others from using it, too.”
Also speaking out against the trademark is Darlene Love, who sang on the 1963 album A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector and sang “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” on Late Night With David Letterman every year from 1986 to 2014. In a Facebook post yesterday, she wrote, “Is it true that Mariah Carey trade marked “Queen of Christmas”? [crying laughing emoji] What does that mean that I can’t use that title? [thinking emoji] David Letterman officially declared me the Queen of Christmas 29 years ago, a year before she released ‘All I want For Christmas Is You’ and at 81 years of age I’m NOT changing anything. I’ve been in the business for 52 years, have earned it and can still hit those notes! If Mariah has a problem call David or my lawyer!! | https://www.lovebscott.com/mariah-carey-facing-legal-opposition-another-singer-trying-trademark-queen-christmas-photo | 2022-08-16T21:20:59Z | https://www.lovebscott.com/mariah-carey-facing-legal-opposition-another-singer-trying-trademark-queen-christmas-photo | false | 2 |
LAVAL, QC, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. ("Couche-Tard" or the "Corporation") (TSX: ATD) will release its financial results for its first quarter of its fiscal year 2023 on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, after the closing of the TSX. Couche‑Tard will hold a conference call on Wednesday, August 31st, 2022, at 8:00 A.M. (EDT) to present its financial results for its first quarter of its fiscal year 2023. As such, Brian Hannasch, President and Chief Executive Officer, as well as Claude Tessier, Chief Financial Officer, will be the speakers and will answer questions from analysts asked live during the conference call.
Financial analysts, investors, media and any individuals interested in listening to the webcast on Couche-Tard's results, which will take place online on Wednesday, August 31st, 2022, at 8:00 A.M. (EDT), can do so by either accessing the Corporation's website at https://corpo.couche-tard.com/en/ and by clicking on the "Investors/Events presentations" section, or by dialing 1‑888‑390-0549 or the international number 1‑416-764-8682, followed by the access code 35419650#.
Rebroadcast: For individuals who will not be able to listen to the live webcast, a recording of the webcast will be available on the Corporation's website for a period of 90 days.
Couche-Tard is a global leader in convenience and fuel retail, operating in 24 countries and territories, with more than 14,000 stores, of which approximately 10,700 offer road transportation fuel. With its well-known Couche-Tard and Circle K banners, it is one of the largest independent convenience store operators in the United States and it is a leader in the convenience store industry and road transportation fuel retail in Canada, Scandinavia, the Baltics, as well as in Ireland. It also has an important presence in Poland and Hong Kong SAR. Approximately 122,000 people are employed throughout its network.
For more information on Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. or to consult its annual Consolidated Financial Statements and Management Discussion and Analysis, please visit: https://corpo.couche-tard.com.
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Tyson Fury has called Derek Chisora a "sausage" for allegedly turning down a £2million offer to fight him for a third time.
Fury had been linked with a potential trilogy fight against Chisora before confirming his retirement in a Twitter post last week. The Gypsy King even called out his old rival while making an approach to his team.
Chisora accepted the fight but rejected the proposed terms, leading Fury to walk away from the deal and announce his retirement from boxing for the umpteenth time. The heavyweight champ has now taken to Twitter once again to mock Chisora, revealing just how much was supposedly on the table for a blockbuster trilogy bout.
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"I see Derek Chisora has been having a little pop; licking his wounds after losing £2million," Fury said while out on a walk by the sea.
"God almighty, what a mistake, what a mistake," he exclaimed. "You're probably going to get £375,000 for your next fight and your management team turned down £2million.
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"God almighty, what jokers, a pack of jokers. Honestly, there's more brains in your little finger than your full management team will ever have. God almighty, where is someone like Derek Chisora going to get offered £2m from again?"
Fury finished the rant by calling Chisora and his management team "sausages."
The Gypsy King first announced his retirement following his seventh-round stoppage victory over Dillian Whyte earlier this year. He then backtracked and admitted he would consider facing UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou. He also claimed he was in talks with Thor Bjornsson over an exhibition fight in November.
Then, last week, he reiterated his decision to retire, saying: "On my 34th birthday I say bon voyage. Massive thanks to everyone who had an input in my career over the years and, after long hard conversations, I've finally decided to walk away."
In another tweet he added: "See you all on the other side you big dossers 2008-2022."
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NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sweet Gwendoline French Gin, inspired by the work of iconic fetish artist and publisher, John Willie, has launched in the U.S.
The gin was founded by spirits industry veteran Larry McGearty, who previously led the team that created Sailor Jerry Rum, in partnership with Dita Von Teese, "The Queen of Burlesque," whose work draws inspiration from Willie's art.
"I have a passion for the artistry associated within subcultures," McGearty said. "Sweet Gwendoline French Gin is a result of the lifelong appreciation I have for the fetish artistry of John Willie. This gin has been 10 years in the making and is now here for your enjoyment."
Distributed by Frederick Wildman, Sweet Gwendoline French Gin is now available in New York, California, Texas, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, and Wisconsin, as well as online for shipping to 30 states and Washington, D.C.
The liquid is a French gin sourced in the South of France and infused with fig and six additional botanicals –– juniper, cardamon, coriander, angelica, lime, and sweet orange. French white wine provides a unique, citrus finish. Sweet Gwendoline French Gin rethinks the gin category in that it does not require an additional ingredient or mixer to enhance its unique flavor.
The brand pays homage to the whip-cracking artistry and glamour of mid-century iconoclast Willie and his wife and muse, Holly Anna Faram, while reimagining the spirit of one of their greatest creations –– Sweet Gwendoline –– for the 21st century.
Together, the couple realized their fetish fantasies during a time when expressing sexuality was narrow and binary. They belonged to a clandestine community of enthusiasts with a richly diverse and liberal view on consensual erotic pleasures.
For Von Teese, who is credited with reviving burlesque performance with her own unique style, the brand represents a full circle moment.
"John Willie is always with me in artistic spirit," Von Teese said. "He is one of my greatest inspirations, and now the playfully risque spirit of one of his greatest heroines — Sweet Gwendoline — has been brought to life in our own beautiful spirit."
A provocative and intriguing flavor and visual aesthetic, Sweet Gwendoline French Gin is a lifestyle brand with a sizable, ready-made audience who are fans of the artistry, the story, and its celebrity partner and are looking for an authentic brand experience based on glamorous, edgy pleasures.
Larry McGearty (Founder)
Larry McGearty is an entrepreneur who created his own cigarette brand, Marshall McGearty, and led the team that developed Sailor Jerry Rum. A marketing leader for 20+ years, Larry has led strategy on national campaigns for brands such as Espolon tequila, Skyy Vodka, Wild Turkey, and Abasolo.
Dita Von Teese (Partner)
Dita Von Teese is the biggest name in burlesque in the world and is credited with bringing the art form back into the spotlight with a new sense of elegance and sophistication. She originally made her mark on the world as a fetish star and was heralded by Vanity Fair for "...reconciling (fetish legend) Bettie Page and (feminist) Betty Friedan". She is a NYT Bestselling author, with a successful namesake lingerie brand, and the biggest touring shows in the history of burlesque.
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Ireland’s Israel Olatunde finishes European Championships 100m final in 6th place as Dundalk sprinter makes history
DUNDALK's Israel Olatunde has bagged a 6th place finish and an national record in the European 100m final this evening.
Earlier in the day he became the first Irish athlete to qualify for a 100m final at the European Championships in Munich.
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And to top that achievement the 20-year-old Louth man banged a national record to take sixth place in the final this evening.
He qualified in the third heat, crossing the finish line in second behind Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs in a time of 10.20.
It meant automatic qualification for the final at the iconic Olympic Stadion in Munich.
Olatunde followed up the semi-final history by clocking a final time of 10.17 seconds - 0.02 quicker than the mark set by Paul Hession 15 years ago - as he finished the decider in sixth spot.
Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs won the final in a championship-record equalling time of 9.95.
Team GB took the other podium spots with Zharnel Hughes second in 9.99, and compatriot Jeremiah Azu third in 10.13.
Elsewhere, Ciara Mageean booked her spot in the 1500m final by comfortably progressing through the semi-finals but Sarah Healy failed to make it through.
The 1500m decider takes place on Friday evening at 7.45pm.
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Down native Mageean told RTÉ Sport after the race: "I knew Bobocea would probably want to get out fast, that's typically how she races, so I was prepared for any race. If it went slow, I was prepared for a fast finish, if it's a bit faster from the start."
Rhasidat Adeleke also claimed a place in the 400m final by going through as the fastest qualifier in today’s semi-finals.
Tallaght AC runner was in the third of the semi-finals and was joined by the the superb Dutch ace Femke Bol.
Speaking with RTE, she said: "I just wanted to make sure I got out, and I was somewhat in contention coming around the bend and just hold on.
"It's a short turnaround compared to Worlds, so I wanted to preserve some energy. I thought I was comfortable in second but I got caught on the line. I'm still in so hopefully [there will be] more for the final.
"I saw I was in second and I didn't see anybody on my right. People started to up the gears and I got pipped, but luckily I'm in the final.
"Initially, I didn't really know what shape I was in. It was a late decision to come here. After the Worlds, I wrapped up my season. A week and a half before the Europeans I decided I would go, so I started training again."
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The San Francisco 49ers are now one of the few NFL teams that have parted ways with two former first rounders in a span of 24 hours.
First, nickelback Darqueze Dennard was the first to go — being released on Monday, August 15 as the 49ers began their path to an 85-man roster. Dennard was once the No. 24 overall pick of the 2014 NFL Draft and his departure was called “a bit of a surprise’ move by ESPN 49ers reporter Nick Wagoner. A likely reason is the sudden emergence of Samuel Womack following his two interception evening from Friday against the Green Bay Packers.
But on Tuesday afternoon, August 16 and right before the designated deadline by the league to reach the 85-player limit, another past first rounder joined Dennard in parting ways with the 49ers…and a trio of analysts who frequented 49er training camp sessions detailed some telling reasons behind the motive.
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Why DL Was Released
Officially announced at 1 p.m. Pacific, the 49ers released Robert Nkemdiche.
The decision is somewhat of a stunner considering that the 49ers signed the former 29th overall selection of the 2016 NFL Draft around the start of their training camp. But three analysts took to Twitter to share what they saw out of the 6-foot-4, 294-pounder who was supposed to be plugged inside.
Kyle Posey of Niners Nation of SB Nation caught head coach Kyle Shanahan losing his cool more than once during practice toward Nkemdiche.
“Kyle Shanahan yelled at Nkemdiche twice during the first week of camp for taking his teammates to the ground on a tackle. That sealed his fate,” Posey tweeted.
Posey wasn’t the only one who caught glimpses of the former Ole Miss star. Dieter Kurtenbach of KNBR radio in the Bay Area said Nkemdiche had “flashy” plays but that included some that were described as “woeful.”
“Zero knock with cutting Nkemdiche. He made some seriously flashy plays in camp of both the good and woeful variety. As of late, it’s been far more of the latter. Honestly don’t know if he ever had a ‘meh’ rep,” Kurtenbach tweeted.
One more analyst, Rohan Chakravarthi of 49ers Web Zone, believed that a 49ers defensive line room that nearly topped 20 players made it difficult for Nkemdiche to fish through the depth.
“[Nkemdiche] Was working towards a potential roster spot early in camp, but several others started playing both on the edge and the inside, losing him reps,” Chakravarthi posted. “Loud voice for sure. Now, the 49ers are at 85 on the roster.”
Before the 49ers, Nkemdiche was a division rival of S.F. with past stints with the Arizona Cardinals (the team that drafted him) and the Seattle Seahawks last season. Nkemdiche played in 25 snaps versus the Packers in the 49ers’ preseason opener according to Pro Football Focus.
He will now be searching for his fifth NFL stop and his fourth since the 2019 season.
Who Could Take Advantage Now?
Not only does Nkemdiche’s departure create a new vacancy in the Bay Area, but Tomasi Laulile was one of the other 49ers released before the roster cut off deadline.
This now means someone inside could trek up.
During the win over the Packers, newly added Akeem Spence played in 29 snaps — the most among interior defenders. Spence and Nkemdiche split time at the left defensive tackle spot.
There is still a veteran option, though, in the form of Kevin Givens, who was in on 14 plays.
The right side is looking more in solid hands with a healthier and quicker Javon Kinlaw, who had 14 snaps. Undrafted rookie Kevin Atkins out of Fresno State was the one who took the most action at DRT with 23 plays. He’s also the last of the Bulldog representatives left on the 49ers roster after wide receiver KeeSean Johnson and fullback Josh Hokit were waived.
There’s also sixth rounder Kalia Davis as a future plug in, who is still nursing a torn ACL from his final college season at Central Florida. Once he’s cleared, there will be more speed and depth inside. | https://heavy.com/sports/san-francisco-49ers/analysts-share-reason-behind-nkemdiche-departure/ | 2022-08-16T21:35:23Z | https://heavy.com/sports/san-francisco-49ers/analysts-share-reason-behind-nkemdiche-departure/ | false | 1 |
Eileen K. Murray Appointed to Broadridge Board of Directors
NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: BR), a global Fintech leader, is pleased to announce the appointment of Eileen K. Murray as an independent member of its board of directors, effective September 1, 2022. Following Ms. Murray's appointment, Broadridge's expanded Board will consist of 12 members, 10 of whom are independent.
Ms. Murray is currently the Chair of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), where she has served on the Board of Governors since 2016. Her term as the Chair and member of the Board of FINRA is ending on August 19, 2022. Ms. Murray is the former Co-Chief Executive Officer of Bridgewater Associates, one of the world's largest hedge funds. Prior to joining Bridgewater in 2009, she served as the Chief Executive Officer of Investment Risk Management LLC and as co-CEO of Duff Capital Advisors.
"Eileen is an accomplished executive with deep experience leading complex financial and technology-driven organizations," said Rich Daly, Executive Chairman of Broadridge's Board of Directors. "As the financial services industry continues to undergo a digital transformation, Eileen's expertise will help ensure that Broadridge remains at the forefront of innovation as we continue to provide the infrastructure and technologies to support our clients' growth and ultimately, enable better financial lives."
Ms. Murray began her professional career in 1984 at Morgan Stanley, where she held several senior positions over the next 18 years, including Controller, Treasurer, and Chief Accounting Officer, as well as Chief Operating Officer for the firm's Institutional Securities Group. From 2002 to 2005, she was a Managing Director and Head of Global Technology, Operations and Product Control at Credit Suisse First Boston and served on the firm's management board. She returned to Morgan Stanley and served as Managing Director, Head of Global Technology and Operations from 2005 to 2007. Ms. Murray earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Manhattan College, where she was also awarded an honorary doctorate.
"I am excited to join Broadridge at such a pivotal time for the financial services industry," said Ms. Murray. "The company is a trusted partner for change, and I look forward to working with management and the rest of the Board to ensure Broadridge continues developing and delivering the critical infrastructure technologies our clients need to keep pace with the industry's evolution."
Ms. Murray is on the boards of Guardian Life Insurance Company and HSBC Holdings, as well as the Irish Arts Center. She has also served on the board of directors of the Business Council for International Understanding and The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A man armed with an AR-15 dies in a shootout after trying to breach FBI offices in Cincinnati. A Pennsylvania man is arrested after he posts death threats against agents on social media. In cyberspace, calls for armed uprisings and civil war grow stronger.
This could be just the beginning, federal authorities and private extremism monitors warn. A growing number of ardent Donald Trump supporters seem ready to strike back against the FBI or others who they believe go too far in investigating the former president.
Law enforcement officials across the country are warning and being warned about an increase in threats and the potential for violent attacks on federal agents or buildings in the wake of the FBI’s search of Trump's Mar-a-Lago home.
Experts who study radicalization and online disinformation — such as Trump's aggressive false claims about a stolen election — note that the recent increase was sparked by a legal search of Trump's Florida home. What might happen in the event of arrests or indictments?
“When messaging reaches a certain pitch, things start to happen in the real world,” said former New Jersey Attorney General John Farmer, a onetime federal prosecutor who now directs the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University. “And when people in positions of power and public trust start to echo extremist rhetoric, it’s even more likely that we’re going to see real-world consequences.”
Amplified by right-wing media, angry claims by Trump and his allies about the search are fanning the flames of his supporters' distrust of the FBI — though it's led by a Trump appointee — and the federal government in general. And at least a few of Trump's supporters now appear to be acting on his anger.
Last week a man wearing body armor and armed with an assault rifle and a nail gun tried to breach the FBI's Cincinnati office. He was later shot and killed by police after exchanging fire with officers. Authorities say they believe the man had posted dark messages on Truth Social, Trump's online platform, including one that said federal agents should be killed on sight.
Another man drove his car into a U.S. Capitol barricade Sunday and began firing gunshots into the air before he fatally shot himself.
On Monday, the Department of Justice announced the arrest of a Pennsylvania man who had made repeated threats on the lives on FBI agents on Gab, a platform popular with Trump supporters.
“You’ve declared war on us and now it’s open season on YOU,” he wrote in one post shared by authorities.
A joint intelligence bulletin from the FBI and Homeland Security warns about an increase in violent online threats targeting federal officials and government facilities. Those include “a threat to place a so-called dirty bomb in front of FBI headquarters,” along with calls for “civil war” and “rebellion,” according to a copy of the document obtained by The Associated Press.
Mentions of “civil war” on platforms including Facebook and Twitter increased tenfold in the hours immediately after last week's search of Mar-a-Lago, according to an analysis by Zignal Labs, a firm that analyzes social media content.
Many of the posts contained baseless claims suggesting President Joe Biden ordered the FBI to search Trump's home, or that the FBI planted evidence to incriminate Trump.
“Biden sending the FBI to raid a former President, Mr. Donald Trump’s home is a declaration of WAR against him and his supporters," wrote one poster on the Telegram platform.
The intelligence bulletin also noted federal law enforcement officials have identified multiple threats against government officials involved in the Mar-a-Lago search, including calls to kill the magistrate judge who signed the search warrant.
The names and home addresses of FBI agents and other officials have been posted online, along with references to family members who could be additional targets, according to the intelligence documents.
The threats are ominously similar to the online rhetoric that preceded the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, says Rep. Bennie Thompson, a Mississippi Democrat who chairs the House Jan. 6 committee and the Committee on Homeland Security.
“These threats of violence and even civil war – coming predominantly from right-wing extremists online – are not only un-American but are a threat to our democracy and the rule of law,” Thompson said.
The search of Trump's residence was executed based on a lawfully obtained warrant signed by a judge. But that's beside the point for Trump and his allies.
“This is an assault on a political opponent at a level never seen before in our Country," Trump wrote Monday in a post on his Truth Social. "Third World!”
Republican Rep. Paul Gosar of Arizona equated the investigation with “tyranny” and tweeted, “We must destroy the FBI.”
Another Arizona congressman, Republican Andy Biggs, sought to place some blame on the individual agents who executed the search. “This looked more like something you would see in the former Soviet Union," Biggs said this week. "Why did all those agents willfully go along?”
Republican Sen. John Thune told reporters in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on Tuesday that though the Justice Department has shown it followed legal protocols in obtaining the search warrant, its reticence about the Trump investigation has caused people to question law enforcement's motives.
“There’s just a lot of unanswered questions that, left to a vacuum, create lots of suspicions among the American people, and the one thing you don’t want is people not trusting law enforcement," Thune said.
Other Republicans have tried to temper the rhetoric, as Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson did during an appearance over the weekend on CNN. “We need to pull back on casting judgment on them,” Hutchinson said of the agents. ”The FBI is simply carrying out their responsibilities under the law.”
But many in the conservative media haven't heeded that advice.
“The raid on Mar-a-Lago was not an act of law enforcement, it was the opposite of that,” Tucker Carlson said on his Fox News show Monday night. “It was an attack on the rule of law.”
Fox also shared a doctored photo that falsely depicted the judge who signed the warrant receiving a foot massage from Ghislaine Maxwell. Maxwell was sentenced in June to 20 years for helping her boyfriend Jeffrey Epstein abuse underage girls. The original photo was not of the judge but of Epstein, who committed suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial. Fox News’ Brian Kilmeade later said the doctored image was shared as a joke.
The roots of Republican anger at the FBI go back to the 2016 election and investigations of the Trump campaign's alleged ties with Russia and of Hillary Clinton's handling of classified material in a private email account. That fury has only increased as new investigations focus on Trump, his efforts to overturn the 2020 election and his handling of classified material since leaving office.
Baseless claims that the FBI secretly framed Trump supporters for their violent actions on Jan. 6 also stoked the ire of conservative social media users.
“Well guys you started this civil war," wrote one poster on Gab “And others are going to sure end it for you.”
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The Connecticut Working Families Party announced its endorsement of Gov. Ned Lamont and Lt. Gov, Susan Bysiewicz for a second term in office Monday. In a win for Democrats, the progressive third party which often cross-endorses Democrats, again endorsed the incumbents.
Lamont received 17,861 votes on The Working Families Party ballot line in the 2018 election with just over 44,000 voters putting Lamont on top in 2018.
“With this endorsement, WFP recognizes past achievements of their administration, including passing paid family and medical leave, expanding HUSKY insurance, and raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour, as well as continued commitments to raise the standards for working people in Connecticut in their next term,” the party announced in a press release.
The endorsement came as welcome news for Lamont’s campaign. The backing of the union-funded organization was not always clear. Earlier this year, the party criticized the governor’s state of the state address “as falling short of the reforms we need for working families.”
“I am proud to earn the endorsement of the Working Families Party and grateful for their years of advocacy on my behalf,” Lamont said. “Nearly four years ago, we worked together to set big goals, and have since taken big swings to achieve them– raising the minimum wage, establishing a paid family and medical leave program, and delivering the biggest tax cuts in our state’s history to working people and their families. From pandemic response to climate change, we have worked together to ensure Connecticut is prepared to meet the moment and emerge a national leader in confronting shared challenges.”
Bysiewicz also thanked the party for its endorsement and said that it has empowered her and the governor to fight for families across the state.
“Gov. Lamont and Lt. Gov. Bysiewicz understand that we need a state government that serves the many, not the privileged few, with solid finances and a firm commitment to protect our rights,” said Sarah Ganong, state director. “There is much at stake — and we are proud to endorse Ned and Susan today and fight alongside them in this election.”
Republican Party nominee Bob Stefanowski plans to seek the Independent Party’s endorsement as he did in 2018, but he again will face competition. Connecticut Independent Party chairman Michael Telesca has previously voiced support for nominating Rob Hotaling, a banking executive from Cheshire, to run for governor.
The Independent Party endorsed Stefanowski in 2018 when the businessman lost to Lamont. That year, about 25,000 voters cast ballots for Stefanowski on the Independent line.
The Independent Party will meet on Aug. 23 in Guilford to decide who it will endorse and put on the ballot in November.
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The Center for Biological Diversity filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the U.S government, accusing it of endangering wildlife and humans as it prepares to dredge and expand Puerto Rico’s biggest bay to accommodate massive tankers that will serve a new liquid natural gas terminal.
The Arizona-based nonprofit said the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ $60 million project would remove 2.2 million cubic yards of seafloor sediment to deepen and widen San Juan Bay’s shipping channels.
Dredging would last more than a year, and some of the material could be transported to the nearby Condado Lagoon Estuarine Reserve, which is popular with locals and tourists who swim, snorkel and paddleboard its waters, where manatees and starfish are a common sight.
The lawsuit also states that several “overburdened environmental justice communities” near and around the U.S. territory’s north coast could be at risk from pollution, explosions and oil spills if the dredging is completed and the terminal starts operating. It noted that the Corps did not consult with communities that could be affected.
“This project will destroy corals and threaten communities and deepen the island’s dangerous dependence on fossil fuels,” Catherine Kilduff, an attorney for the center, told The Associated Press.
The center and two environmental groups — CORALations and El Puente de Williamsburg Inc. — filed the lawsuit against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and others. They have 60 days to respond, and then both sides would make arguments before a judge issues a decision that can be appealed.
Spokeswomen for the Corps and for Fish & Wildlife Service said the agencies are unable to comment on pending litigation. The Corps previously stated that dredged materials in the Condado Lagoon would fill depressions and create seagrass habitat.
The lawsuit states that the Corps submitted an environmental assessment instead of a more rigorous environmental impact statement and accused it of reaching an erroneous determination in August 2018 that dredging would have no environmental impact.
The lawsuit noted that more than 1.5 million people live in eight cities and towns that surround the San Juan Bay: “The coastal economy Is connected to the bay and its health.”
If the dredging project is completed, tankers transporting petroleum and liquefied natural gas would carry about six times the capacity of vessels that currently use Puerto Rico’s busiest harbor.
It’s located in a bay that is part of a larger ecosystem made up of rivers, lagoons and a smaller bay that cover 3,400 acres and are home to threatened and endangered animals including four types of sea turtles, manatees and the yellow-shouldered blackbird.
Kilduff said the nonprofits are demanding an environmental impact statement in part because of new information on how dredging smothers corals.
“So much of Puerto Rico’s economy depends on coastal resources like tourism and fishing,” she said.
The lawsuit also warned that the dredging project would “hasten damage, weathering and erosion of the coast and structures” including two massive historic forts that guarded San Juan Bay during colonial times.
The nonprofits said a smaller project with more robust mitigation such as the use of sediment curtains and requiring new seals on barges could reduce environmental damage.
“The agency failed to take a ‘hard look’ at the direct, indirect and cumulative environmental impacts of its decision before acting,” the lawsuit stated.
The complaint is the latest hit on plans to build a liquefied natural gas import terminal in San Juan that has come under intense scrutiny. In June, a federal appeals court ruled that New York-based New Fortress Energy Inc. did not obtain the necessary permits before starting construction of the terminal and must face a review by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Environmental groups have long rejected construction of the terminal as they demand that Puerto Rico lessen its dependence on fossil fuels, which generate about 97% of the island’s electricity. Natural gas represents roughly 44% and petroleum another 37%. Renewables account for only 3%. | https://www.ksnt.com/news/international/environmental-groups-sue-us-over-puerto-rico-dredging-plan/ | 2022-08-16T21:41:25Z | https://www.ksnt.com/news/international/environmental-groups-sue-us-over-puerto-rico-dredging-plan/ | true | 37 |
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TOP STORY: Man United turn to Aubameyang, Vardy?
Manchester United have joined Chelsea in the race to sign Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, says The Sun, while they could also target Leicester City's Jamie Vardy.
United need a new striker, after a terrible start to the Premier League season, and Aubameyang is set to leave Camp Nou after arriving on a free transfer from Arsenal in February.
Barca want around €25 million for his services, but both Chelsea and United are keen to sign the 33-year-old, who scored 92 goals in 163 games at Arsenal.
Meanwhile, The Athletic said United want to land Vardy. The 36-year-old helped Leicester win the Premier League title in 2015-16 but is still going strong and netted 17 goals in 33 games last season, despite suffering from injuries.
Espanyol's Raul de Tomas, plus Atletico Madrid pair Alvaro Morata and Matheus Cunha have also been linked, with sources telling ESPN on Monday that Erik ten Hag's shortlist of striker options includes the 23-year-old Brazilian.
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21.57 BST: Idrissa Gueye has agreed terms ahead of his proposed move to Everton, according to L'Equipe.
Frank Lampard's side have been working hard to bring the 32-year-old defensive midfielder back to Goodison Park, where he left for Paris Saint-Germain in 2019, and it looks as though the deal now just requires a fee to be agreed between both clubs. Gueye made 26 Ligue 1 appearances for PSG last season.
21.23 BST: AC Milan have failed to reach an agreement with Ismael Bennacer during their latest round of contract talks, reveals Calciomercato.
The San Siro hierarchy offered the 24-year-old midfielder an offer worth €3million-per-season, but it is reported that he is looking for a salary increase worth more than double his current €1.7million-per-season contract.
While his current deal isn't set to expire until the summer of 2024, the Rossoneri plan to hold further talks with his representatives before the transfer window closes.
21.06 BST: Any teams looking to land Juan Foyth from Villarreal will need to meet his release clause, according to Sport.
The 24-year-old centre-back has been tracked by Barcelona this summer, but with Unai Emery deeming him to be an important part of the first team, the Yellow Submarine aren't prepared to accept any offers lower than the €42million release clause in his contract. Foyth made 25 league appearances for the LaLiga club last season, while he also starred 10 times in the Champions League.
20.16 BST: Dele Alli is attracting strong interest from Besiktas, writes Fabrizio Romano.
Everton are open to allowing the 26-year-old midfielder to leave if he informs them, with his priority understood to be gaining regular minutes in the first team. The Super Lig side are reported to be considering both permanent and loan move options for the former England international star.
19.53 BST: Bayern Munich have received an enquiry from Augsburg for Joshua Zirkzee, reports Bild.
The Bundesliga champions are looking to move on the 21-year-old forward this summer, having struggled to incorporate him into the first team amid a difficult competition for places, though Augsburg are wary of interest from the Premier League. It is understood that Julian Nagelsmann's side are looking for a fee between €15million and €20million to part ways with him.
18.50 BST: Despite previously being interested in Wesley Fofana, Paris Saint-Germain have decided to end their pursuit of him, understands CBS.
PSG were not prepared to offer Leicester City more than £65million to land the 21-year-old centre-back, and it is reported that they still consider Milan Skriniar as a possibility before the transfer window closes. Personal terms have already been agreed with the 27-year-old Internazionale defender.
18.08 BST: Internazionale are preparing to make a move for Manuel Akanji, writes Gianluca Di Marzio.
Having agreed terms with Chelsea over a deal for Cesare Casadei, the Nerazzurri are now able to make an official proposal to Borussia Dortmund for the 27-year-old centre-back. The Serie A side have been aiming to strengthen their defence this summer, and it looks as though the Switzerland international has been identified as a key target for Simone Inzaghi.
Akanji has previously been linked with Manchester United.
17.22 BST: Edinson Cavani has turned down a move to Nice, according to Foot Mercato.
The 35-year-old striker is currently a free agent after his contract expired with Manchester United this summer, and it is reported that he is prioritising a move to Villarreal. Cavani previously played under manager Unai Emery while at Paris Saint-Germain before leaving the Parc des Princes in 2018.
15.56 BST: Chelsea are set to sign midfielder Cesare Casadei for £12.6m plus £4.2m in add-ons after agreeing to a deal with Inter Milan, reports Sky Sports.
Casadei, 19, joined Inter in 2018 and made his way through their youth ranks. The Italy U19 midfielder had 17 goals and five assists for their reserves last year.
Meanwhile, The Evening Standard says that winger Callum Hudson-Odoi will be allowed to leave Chelsea on loan.
Hudson-Odoi, 21, was linked with Bayern Munich in the past but signed a new contract and has now struggled for game time. Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly has asked him not to leave for good, but Newcastle United, Borussia Dortmund, Leicester and Southampton are all keen on a loan.
15.07 BST: Arsenal's new striker, Gabriel Jesus, has hit the ground running.
Can Gabriel Jesus lead Arsenal to a top four finish?
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14.22 BST: Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone is hopeful Alvaro Morata will remain at the club this season.
Morata, 29, returned to Atletico after two seasons on loan at Juventus. There is reported interest from the Premier League in the Spain international, with Manchester United among the clubs interested in the forward's services.
"I'm not the club owner, I'm the coach," Simeone said on Monday when asked about Morata's future. "He's in good form and has worked with a lot of humility. All of us at the club hope he continues with us."
Morata scored twice in Atletico's 3-0 win at Getafe in their league opener on Monday. He is under contract with Atletico until June 2024.
14.08 BST: West Ham are close to completing a deal to sign PSG defender Thilo Kehrer.
Kehrer, 25, is undergoing a medical and is set to sign for €12m, with adds on up to €15m.
13.55 BST: Chelsea have had an improved £45m offer for winger Anthony Gordon rejected by Everton, sources have told ESPN.
Although Everton continue to insist the 21-year-old will not leave, Chelsea are continuing their pursuit having had an initial £40m bid dismissed already.
Chelsea will now decide whether to make a third offer for England Under-21 winger Gordon, who has previously attracted interest from Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United.
Manager Thomas Tuchel is keen on making three signings before the transfer window closes this month as talks continue over a move for Leicester City defender Wesley Fofana among other targets.
Sources have told ESPN that Everton value Gordon well in excess of £50m but would prefer to keep him given they have already lost Richarlison to Tottenham this summer.
13.24 BST: We'll throw another Man United rumour at the wall and see if it sticks...
The Manchester Evening News says that Lyon forward Moussa Dembele is still on United's radar.
Dembele, 26, has experience of the Premier League with Fulham and has already rejected an offer from Everton this summer.
The Frenchman scored 22 goals in 36 appearances for Lyon last season but his contract expires in 2023, so might be available for a cheaper fee than some of the others mentioned below.
12.50 BST: Manchester United are dominating the gossip pages today, with Real Madrid's Casemiro the latest big name to be linked with the club.
Marca says that United want to sign the 30-year-old Brazil defensive midfielder as they are struggling to land Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong.
But, as one of the world's best in his position, it's unlikely that Casemiro would be keen to move to Old Trafford at this point of his career, especially without Champions League football.
12.15 BST: Darwin Nunez has had an interesting arrival in the Premier League.
Nicol: Nunez will be fine despite red card
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11.00 BST: Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Sergio Gomez from Anderlecht.
The 21-year-old has signed a four-year contract at the Etihad Stadium and will remain as part of Pep Guardiola's first-team squad this season. Sources have told ESPN the deal with Anderlecht is worth €13m plus add-ons.
"I am incredibly proud and happy to have joined Manchester City," said Gomez, who has represented Spain at Under-21 level. "City are the best team in England and in Pep Guardiola I have a chance to learn and develop under the most outstanding manager in world football.
"To be able to be part of this club is a dream come true for me and something any young player would aspire to. The number of trophies City have won over the past few years has been incredible and the style of football the team plays under Pep is the most exciting in Europe. Playing for and being guided by Pep and his coaches is going to be very special."
10.21 BST: Leicester City defender Wesley Fofana is increasingly agitated after learning that the club are asking for a world-record fee to let him go, according to Sky Sports.
The 21-year-old France international agreed personal terms with Chelsea, but Leicester's request for more than £80m has left Fofana feeling that the club are pricing him out of a move. Chelsea have so far made two bids of £60m and £65m, which have both been rejected by Leicester.
Fofana has made 52 appearances for Leicester since joining from Saint-Etienne, and was part of the FA Cup winning squad last year.
09.47 BST: Paris Saint-Germain are willing to let midfielder Leandro Paredes join Juventus on a season-long loan, according to Sky Italy.
Paredes, 28, is under contract with PSG until June 2024, but made only 22 appearances in all competitions for the French champions and is keen to leave in search of regular playing time.
A target of Juve, Paredes is keen to move to Turin and has reportedly reached personal terms with the Italian giants. However, the two clubs have yet to reach an agreement regarding Paredes' transfer as PSG want to include a €25m option that Juve could exercise to sign him permanently next summer.
The deal to bring Paredes to Turin is also subject to Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot joining Manchester United this summer. United have reportedly agreed a fee of €20m, rising to €25m, to sign the France international.
09.28 BST: Inter Milan expect to reach an agreement with Chelsea for the transfer of teenage midfielder Cesare Casadei this week.
Sky Italy claims Chelsea have increased their bid to €12m, but Inter are requesting €15m plus €5m in add-ons.
Negotiations are ongoing between the clubs and Inter are reportedly optimistic that Chelsea will return with another offer by Thursday.
Casadei, 19, was recently promoted to Inter's first team after impressing with the reserves, scoring 13 goals and setting up four more in 29 league appearances last season. He has represented Italy at youth level and is under contract with the Nerazzurri until June 2024.
Inter are keen to let Casadei leave so they can focus on finding a replacement for defender Andrea Ranocchia, who departed for Monza.
09.11 BST: Sevilla are in negotiations with Bayern Munich to sign French centre-back Tanguy Nianzou, according to Diario de Sevilla.
Nianzou, 20, arrived at the German club in the summer of 2020 as a free agent after his contract with Paris Saint-Germain expired.
With Bayern having signed Netherlands defender Matthijs de Ligt from Juventus for €67m earlier this summer, Nianzou is expected to see his playing time reduced.
Nianzou made 17 league appearances for Bayern last season but only six as a starter. Sevilla are looking to strengthen their defensive line after losing main defenders Jules Kounde and Diego Carlos this summer. Kounde joined Barcelona, while Diego Carlos moved to Premier League side Aston Villa.
08.36 BST: Villarreal left-back Pervis Estupinan is on the verge of joining Brighton on a permanent transfer, according to El Periodico Mediterraneo.
Estupinan, 24, did not train with Villarreal on Monday and has travelled to England with the club's permission to complete his move to the Premier League.
Brighton will pay a reported €18m, plus €5m in variables to sign the Ecuador international, who made 40 appearances across all competitions for Villarreal last season as they reached the semifinals of the Champions League.
Villarreal signed Estupinan from Watford in the summer of 2020 for €16m on a seven-year contract.
08.00 BST: Chelsea are set to make another bid for Everton forward Anthony Gordon, The Times reports.
Sources told ESPN's James Olley on Monday that Chelsea had a £40m bid rejected as Blues head coach Thomas Tuchel tries to strengthen his squad with three signings before the transfer window closes next month.
Gordon, who has also attracted interest from Tottenham and Newcastle, is viewed as an exciting prospect for the future who could fill one of the three attacking positions in Tuchel's preferred 3-4-2-1 system.
Everton are continuing to insist the 21-year-old is not available for transfer, and The Times reports that Chelsea are now preparing a new £45m offer for the 21-year-old
Onuoha doesn't see a place for Gordon at Chelsea
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- Chelsea will pursue Frenkie de Jong until the end of the summer transfer window, according to Sport. Thomas Tuchel has made the 25-year-old midfielder a key target, and it is reported that the Blues are willing to match Barcelona's valuation of €80m to secure him. The Netherlands international is has also been linked with Manchester United, but there is hope that he would be persuaded to join Chelsea as they are able to offer Champions League football this season.
- Atletico Madrid are looking to offer Cristiano Ronaldo an exit from Manchester United, according to journalist Guillem Balague. The 37-year-old Portugal star has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford this summer amid concerns over his attitude, and had been previously linked with Atletico, fierce rivals of his former club Real Madrid. Earlier on Monday, sources told ESPN that United were adamant they would keep Ronaldo despite growing concerns that his desire to move is becoming a negative influence in the dressing room. As such, Diego Simeone's side are believed to be keeping the door open over a possible move.
- Bernardo Silva's transfer fee has been valued at £100m by Manchester City, according to The Athletic. Barcelona remain interested in the 28-year-old attacking midfielder, but it looks as though there is some difference in valuation between the two clubs. City would be willing to allow him to leave if the right proposal arrives from the Camp Nou hierarchy.
- There's been plenty of speculation surrounding Matheus Nunes this summer, but it looks as though he is now set to join Wolverhampton Wanderers, according to Record. Wolves reportedly have agreed a deal with Sporting CP worth €45m, plus €5m in bonuses. The 23-year-old midfielder was also on the radar of West Ham United, while also being linked with Liverpool and Manchester City in recent months.
- Napoli are looking to acquire Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Tanguy Ndombele, reports Gianluca Di Marzio. The 25-year-old midfielder has been identified as a replacement for Fabian Ruiz, and it is understood that they have proposed a one-year loan deal that includes an option to make the move permanent for €30m. Ndombele contributed to six goals in 31 appearances last season. | https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog-transfer-talk/story/4723426/transfer-talk-man-united-turn-to-pierre-emerick-aubameyangjamie-vardy | 2022-08-16T21:42:13Z | https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog-transfer-talk/story/4723426/transfer-talk-man-united-turn-to-pierre-emerick-aubameyangjamie-vardy | false | 2 |
DALLAS, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EnLink Midstream, LLC (NYSE: ENLC) (EnLink) today announced the pricing of its upsized offering of $700.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.500% senior notes due September 2030 (the Senior Notes) at a price of 100% of their face value. The Senior Notes will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior basis by EnLink Midstream Partners, LP (ENLK), a subsidiary of EnLink. The sale of the Senior Notes is expected to close on August 31, 2022, subject to customary conditions. The offering size was increased from the previously announced offering size of $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of the Senior Notes.
EnLink intends to use the net proceeds from this offering, together with existing corporate liquidity, to fund the repurchase of up to $500.0 million in aggregate principle amount of (i) the $502.3 million outstanding aggregate principal amount of ENLK's 4.40% senior notes due 2024, (ii) the $717.2 million outstanding aggregate principal amount of ENLK's 4.15% senior notes due 2025, and (iii) the $491.0 million outstanding aggregate principal amount of ENLK's 4.85% senior notes due 2026 (collectively, the ENLK Notes) pursuant to tender offers (the Tender Offers) that commenced concurrently with this offering, to pay fees and expenses incurred in connection with such senior notes repurchases, or for general corporate purposes. The Tender Offers are being made solely pursuant to the Offer to Purchase dated August 16, 2022.
The Senior Notes and ENLK's guarantee are being offered only 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), or to persons other than "U.S. persons" outside the United States in compliance with Regulation S under the Securities Act. The Senior Notes and ENLK's guarantee have not been registered under the Securities Act or the securities laws of any other jurisdiction and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements. This notice is issued pursuant to Rule 135c of the Securities Act, and does not constitute an offer to sell any security, including the Senior Notes or ENLK's guarantee, nor a solicitation for an offer to purchase any security, including the Senior Notes, ENLK's guarantee, or the ENLK Notes, nor shall there be any sale of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration, qualification, or exemption under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.
EnLink Midstream reliably operates a differentiated midstream platform that is built for long-term, sustainable value creation. EnLink's best-in-class services span the midstream value chain, providing natural gas, crude oil, condensate, and NGL capabilities, and carbon capture, transportation, and sequestration. Our purposely built, integrated asset platforms are in premier production basins and core demand centers, including the Permian Basin, Oklahoma, North Texas, and the Gulf Coast. EnLink's strong financial foundation and commitment to execution excellence drive competitive returns and value for our employees, customers, and investors. Headquartered in Dallas, EnLink is publicly traded through EnLink Midstream, LLC (NYSE: ENLC).
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Although these statements reflect the current views, assumptions, and expectations of EnLink's management, the matters addressed herein involve certain assumptions, risks, and uncertainties that could cause actual activities, performance, outcomes, and results to differ materially from those indicated herein. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included in this press release constitute forward-looking statements, including but not limited to statements identified by the words "forecast," "may," "believe," "will," "should," "plan," "predict," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," and "expect" and similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the anticipated consummation of the offering, the intended use of offering proceeds, the anticipated terms of the securities described herein, other aspects of the offering, and other statements that are not historical facts. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond management's control, including risks and uncertainties related to EnLink's business, market conditions, whether EnLink will consummate the offering, the anticipated terms of the Senior Notes and the anticipated use of proceeds, the impact of competition, and other risk factors included in EnLink's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. An extensive list of factors that can affect EnLink's business are discussed in EnLink's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including EnLink's Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K. Neither EnLink Midstream, LLC nor EnLink Midstream Partners, LP assumes any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.
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One dies, several injured as building collapses in Karachi
KARACHI – A labourer was killed and several others injured when a four-storey under-construction building collapsed in Surjani area of Karachi on Tuesday.
A number of labourers were buried under the rubble after the building collapsed and nine of them were rescued later, according to a Sindh Rangers spokesperson.
The Sindh Rangers personnel, along with other rescue institutions, took part in rescuing those who were buried under the rubble and shifting them to hospital.
One labourer died in the tragedy and was later identified as Zaryam. It was feared that more people would have been buried under the rubble.
However, police said if any more person was under the rubble, his relatives would come forward. “So far, there is no information of any more person under the rubble,” police added.
It was also learnt that the building was being constructed with poor materials, and storeys were built on weak foundations.
One of the two builders named Shoaib has gone to Dubai; raids were being conducted for the arrest of his partner till the filing of report. | https://nation.com.pk/2022/08/17/one-dies-several-injured-as-building-collapses-in-karachi/ | 2022-08-16T21:49:19Z | https://nation.com.pk/2022/08/17/one-dies-several-injured-as-building-collapses-in-karachi/ | true | 1 |
Adams County leaders have named five members to the county's first board of health, nearly a year after it broke away from Tri-County Health Department.
The county's commissioners appointed four health providers and a substance-use awareness advocate to its inaugural board. The five members will serve two- to three-year terms; future members will serve five-year terms.
Adams County, like its neighbors Douglas and Arapahoe, must stand up its own health department before the end of the year. Come Jan. 1, 2023, Tri-County Health — once the state's largest, county-level health department — will cease to exist, after leaders in first Douglas, then Adams and Arapahoe all voted last year to pull out of the agency. The nearly 12 months since have been a scramble by the counties to hire staff and stand up infrastructure.
According to a county news release, the first five members to Adams County's board are Dee Gilliam, a public health nurse who will serve a three-year term; Brett Keiling, a registered nurse at North Suburban Medical Center who will serve a two-year term; Jeremiah Lindemann, "a strong advocate for awareness and bringing change for the opioid epidemic," who will serve a two-year term; Sheela Mahnke, a pediatrician with a passion for environmental health, who will serve a three-year term; and Lisa Winkler, a primary care physician who will serve for two years.
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Adams County has named a transitional director, Kelly Weidenbach, but has yet to name an executive or deputy director to lead its new health department. | https://denvergazette.com/news/health/adams-county-names-five-members-to-first-board-of-health/article_cbf339b4-1d9b-11ed-9153-e7dd92793568.html | 2022-08-16T21:49:42Z | https://denvergazette.com/news/health/adams-county-names-five-members-to-first-board-of-health/article_cbf339b4-1d9b-11ed-9153-e7dd92793568.html | false | 2 |
Turkish airstrike kills three Syrian soldiers – media
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Three soldiers were killed in the strikes and six others wounded, SANA reported, citing military sources. According to these sources, Syria’s armed forces "responded to the aggression, targeting the occupation sites and destroying them, causing human and material losses.”
Several sites belonging to Turkish-backed anti-government militants were also hit in retaliation, the report continued.
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Sharon Osbourne shared the first photo of all four of her grandchildren together on social media after the youngest's recent birth
Sharon Osbourne loves being a mom to her kids Jack, Kelly, and Aimee, but she adores being a grandmom even more, getting to dote over the youngsters in her life.
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The reality TV star took to social media to share a glimpse into her life as one, with the first photo of all four of her grandkids together.
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Her son Jack's children, Pearl, Andy, and Minnie were seen in the picture gushing and caring for their youngest sister, Maple.
Their faces and blonde locks bore remarkable resemblances to the rest of their famous family, and the mom-of-three simply captioned the photograph with a slew of emojis.
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The majority of her fans shared their love through heart emojis, and one of them commented: "Congratulations x 4 wee beauties x you must be soooo proud."
Another wrote: "I thought my grand babies are the cutest but your four are absolutely gorgeous," with a third also sharing: "Congratulations Mrs.O. You have beautiful grandchildren!!"
Sharon shared the first photograph of all four of her grandchildren together
The star will soon be expecting a fifth as her daughter Kelly announced that she was pregnant and was expecting her first child as well.
It was in late July that the star of The Talk shared the first picture of her new granddaughter Maple, who had been born earlier in the month.
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The baby wore an adorable animal-themed onesie with a cap and looked sweetly up at the camera, and the proud grandmom simply gushed in her caption.
"Maple Artemis Osbourne, Born 7-09-2022. 7.13lbs. Ozzy and I are over the [moon emoji]. @seecreature & Maple are happy and healthy! @jackosbourne fasten your seatbelt," she wrote.
The family welcomed baby Maple back in July
Maple is Sharon's fourth grandchild, with Jack being father to three children from his first marriage to Lisa Stelly, who divorced in 2019, and this being his first with current fiancé Aree Gearhart.
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PHOENIX (AP) — Republican Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and backers of universal school vouchers took a victory lap Tuesday over legislation the Republican-controlled Legislature enacted in June giving the state the nation's most expansive voucher system, and he also used the time to attack backers of public schools who are trying to block the measure at the ballot.
Ducey touted the signature bill he signed in July that gives all Arizona parents the ability to take state money that would go to their local public school and instead use it for private school tuition or other education costs. The governor had a ceremonial signing at a central Phoenix Christian school that already gets large benefits from the state's tax credit donation programs and existing school voucher program.
But he celebrated the new universal voucher expansion, which has been a key goal during his eight years in office. A similar law with enrollment caps that passed in 2017 was rejected by 2/3 of the state's voters the following year, but Ducey did not stop his voucher expansion plans.
“Over the last eight years, and it is taken all of eight years, we have taken action to ensure that more kids have this opportunity by positioning Arizona as the national leader in school choice,” Ducey told several hundred students, lawmakers and voucher supporters gathered at Phoenix Christian Preparatory School.
"Our kids will no longer be stuck in underperforming schools. We’re unlocking more educational options for them and unlocking their full potential," he said. “There’s no one-size fits all model to education."
But he acknowledged the fight ahead, as public school advocates try again to block the voucher law that is set to take effect on Sept. 24. And he slammed them for their efforts.
“Misguided special interest groups will try to tell you that this legislation will diminish our public education system,” he said. “They couldn’t be more wrong. Public education means educating the public.”
Beth Lewis, executive director of Save Our Schools Arizona, the grassroots groups made up mainly of public school parents, teachers and concerned citizens who blocked the 2017 law, said it is Ducey who is wrong. The group needs slightly more than 118,000 valid signatures to keep the voucher law from taking effect. It would remain blocked until voters can weigh in in November 2024.
"Gov. Ducey's dog and pony show about universal vouchers underscores his agenda to defund public education," Lewis said. “The reality is Arizona students all across the state have happily started public school. And parents expect those schools to be funded and they do not want vouchers."
Lewis and other public school advocates say vouchers take money from an already underfunded public school system, while proponents herald the program as letting parents choose the best education for their children.
Lewis contends the new voucher law could take away more than the new school funding lawmakers added this year, which neared $1 billion in ongoing and one-time cash.
Under the new law, an estimated 60,000 private students and about 38,000 being homeschooled would immediately be eligible to take up to $7,000 per year. Some of this currently get vouchers and many already get money from groups like School Tuition Organizations that funnel tax credits to students.
All 1.1 million students who attend traditional district and charter schools would also qualify to leave their public schools and get money to go to private schools. About a third already qualify, but only about 12,000 students statewide now use the system.
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It’s almost been a week since Anne Heche was involved in a series of car crashes that ultimately led to her driving into an occupied Los Angeles home and causing a devastating fire. The 53-year-old actress has been in critical condition ever since — and her family, particularly oldest son Homer, is making sure she gets the medical care she needs.
Now, the Los Angeles Police Department has updated TMZ about the legal aspects of the case, which will be something Heche will have to address upon her recovery. While there was speculation that she was driving under the influence of... | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2701956979307/armed-man-who-tried-to-breach-fbi-ohio-office-killed-after-six-hour-standoff-with-police | 2022-08-16T21:59:04Z | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2701956979307/armed-man-who-tried-to-breach-fbi-ohio-office-killed-after-six-hour-standoff-with-police | false | null |
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — As the U.S. government expands incentives for renewable energy, a decision by the Missouri Supreme Court is moving the state in the opposite direction by halting a solar energy tax break that has been on the books for nearly a decade.
Legislation signed Tuesday by President Joe Biden pumps about $375 billion over a decade into initiatives intended to combat climate change. Those include expanded tax breaks for the production of clean energy, such as wind and solar power, and for consumers to install solar panels on their property.
Democrats passed the legislation through a divided Congress last week, around the same time that Missouri's highest court struck down a 2013 state law granting a property tax exemption for certain solar energy systems. The court said the tax break wasn't allowed under the state constitution.
The case involved a privately run solar farm supplying energy for City Utilities of Springfield, which serves Missouri's third largest city. As a result of the ruling, the company owning the solar energy farm will owe at least $423,360 in property taxes from 2017 to 2020, said Greene County Collector Allen Icet.
It's not clear how many other solar energy sites across Missouri could be affected by the ruling, or exactly how much tax revenue is at stake.
But the ruling could have a chilling effect on solar energy development in Missouri, just as the federal government is trying to encourage it.
“This obviously would put a big kink and cost in the way of someone trying to lay out a large panel system, if you’ve got to pay taxes on the material generating this renewable, free energy,” said Jon Dolan, executive director of the Missouri Solar Energy Industries Association.
Federal and state governments have long offered some sort of incentives for solar energy. A federal income tax credit for people who install solar panels on their property, or make other energy efficient improvements, has been renewed multiple times since 2005. The legislation signed by Biden extends the tax credit through 2034.
The new federal law also includes billions of dollars for tax credits to spur investment in clean-energy manufacturing facilities and to offset the production costs of such things as solar panels, wind turbines and batteries.
Beginning in the early 2000s, many states also financed rebates for residents to make energy efficient improvements. While some of those program have been phased out, states have continued to offer other incentives for renewable energy.
Missouri was one of 38 states, and the District of Columbia, offering some sort of property tax break for solar energy systems, according to a database kept by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at North Carolina State University. Some states offer full tax exemptions while others provide relief only for a limited time or only for residential solar systems. Some states have given local officials the authority to waive property taxes for solar energy systems.
The Missouri court ruling “is an outlier” nationally, said Brian Lips, senior project manager for policy at the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center.
“Many of these incentives are basically on autopilot at this point," Lips said. "So it’s interesting for a state to question something, especially something that has been in place for so long.”
Missouri won't be devoid solar energy incentives. A new state law taking effect Aug. 28 will offer a sales tax exemption to companies that purchase components to construct solar energy systems. That law also creates a task force to study solar energy policies, focused particularly on those who distribute energy from their own solar panels to the electric grid.
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The idea of smart contract auditing came about due to the increase in security issues surrounding the contracts. Smart contracts are susceptible to hackings, phishing attacks, and manipulations. However, security auditors can explore the contract, identify any issues and report them.
Today, there are dozens of smart contract auditors available. It may be hard for developers to identify the right auditor. A class of cheap auditors offers poor services and does not go in-depth into the code. Instead, they focus on the basics and provide their reports.
However, this guide looks into six reasons why developers need the help of quality auditors when launching Defi projects.
The taxing system in the case of smart contracts is the fee charged and their planned uses. Taxes are fees involved when buying(buy tax) or selling(sell tax) tokens. The taxing system helps ensure the project is sustainable in the long term.
But, the creation of an effective taxing system requires some coding. If not coded properly, the racing system may fail. Some projects have had to change taxes after launch because of issues with the taxing system.
A good auditor must give proper advice around the taxing system's viability and sustainability. If they notice problems, they will immediately advise the developers. They can tell developers if the tax is sustainable. A good auditor will offer solutions.
A rug pull is a scam where developers pump a project then run with investors' funds. Rug pulls have been quite prevalent in the crypto space, especially in 2021. Most rug pulls occur in a short period. However, there is another type of pull called the slow rug pull.
A slow rug pull occurs when the code allows developers to drain funds from the contract slowly. A slow rug pull can go for a very lengthy period, probably years. Developers are the primary creators of a slow rug pull. They code the system to withdraw small amounts for a long time. That's where the auditor comes in.
Auditing, however, can help assure investors of the security of their funds. The auditor will ensure that the code does not give any opportunity for committing a rug pull. Auditing will certify that the contract is genuine and will not slowly lock access to investors' funds. In case of any contract issues, the auditor will inform the public of the malicious acts in the report.
Holders analysis is a process that allows the project runners to identify the level of communication the stakeholders of the projects must receive. The communication information should essentially be relative to the holder's interest.
Project auditors could do holders' analyses. By having proper holders analysis, developers will understand how governance should be distributed in the project.
Auditors can also have an immense impact on issues concerning contract ownership. In most cases, developers and project founders may have complete control over the project. They control the project by owning most tokens and controlling all governance decisions.
However, to foster decentralization, ownership of the project should be left to the community. A good auditor can offer advice on how to renounce their ownership.
A good auditor should advise on liquidity locking and vesting options for the project. Liquidity locking to make some tokens unusable for a fixed period. Mostly, the funds locked are team or developers funds. Lockers use a system called vesting to release the tokens. Vesting sets the structure for releasing the team and other locked tokens.
Auditors will look into your project and advise on the best locking and vesting solutions. The developers must listen to the auditor's advice on the same.
As a crypto project developer, it's vital to know that audits are required in most launchpads. Launchpads are platforms allowing crypto projects to sell their tokens to the community. They can be;
Presale. It's a type of token sale which involves selling tokens to the investors. The launchpad, developers, and other stakeholders may get early token access.
Fair launches. It's a type of token sale where no one gets early access to the token. Hence, every investor gains access at the same price.
The launchpads require a contract audit report to protect investors. They want to see the report before investing. Hence, developers must take an audit to ensure the success of their presales.
Examples of audit platforms that project developers frequently seek currently include Certik, ConsenSys, PwC, and Solidproof. They offer in-depth code scanning aimed at investors’ best interest and protection.
While cheap smart contract auditors can quickly complete their tasks, they do not do thorough scanning. However, quality auditors look into various aspects of the project. Among the aspects include the taxing system, contract ownership, holders analysis, locking, and vesting options. All those aspects are vital to the success and long-term project sustainability. | https://hackernoon.com/6-reasons-why-developers-shouldnt-overlook-audits-when-launching-defi-projects | 2022-08-16T22:05:04Z | https://hackernoon.com/6-reasons-why-developers-shouldnt-overlook-audits-when-launching-defi-projects | true | 1 |
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Autel U.S., a leading provider of automotive diagnostics products, launches its Remote Expert platform to all MaxiSYS Ultra, MS919, and MS909 tablets nationwide.
The Remote Expert platform connects technicians with independent module programmers, automotive diagnosticians, and system experts who use the peer-to-peer network to perform needed services remotely.
Earlier this year, the platform debuted on the East Coast and has since become available across the country and Canada. "Techs can connect with Experts remotely from as close as down the street to thousands of miles away," Maurice Miller, Autel's Director of Technical Operations.
Since its debut, over 2,500 sessions have been completed, and the platform continues to grow in popularity. Remote Expert has seen more than 350 competed orders in just the first two weeks of August.
As shops face a severe staff shortage and technicians are overwhelmed with the increasing complexity of today's vehicles, Remote Expert seems a brilliant solution for the challenges repair shops and technicians face today.
"Remote Expert is like a virtual lifeline from the technician to an Expert," said Miller, "Whatever a technician's challenge, from a tricky diagnosis to module programming, he can use the platform to reach out to an Expert. No need to sublet the work or wait for a mobile programmer to drive to the shop; Help is a tap on the tablet away."
Here's how it works: From his Autel Ultra, MS919, or MS909, the technician writes the order with vehicle identification and the issue and submits it to the Expert community. The Expert sends a quote on the job directly to the tablet. Once the price is set, the Expert connects his hardware and Autel Remote Expert device to one of Autel's multiple pass-through servers. The servers are strategically located throughout the United States to ensure communication from the Expert's systems to the technician's equipment and vehicle is sent efficiently with the least latency or delay.
Though other companies offer remote programming and diagnostics services, the Autel Remote Expert platform is unique for many reasons: The technician needs only his Autel tablet and VCI; no other hardware is required; the Expert contracts directly with the technician while Autel only acts to provide the platform and to vet each Expert to confirm that each has liability insurance and the proper education, experience, OE subscriptions, and hardware.
Autel U.S., headquartered in Port Washington, N.Y. is the U.S. subsidiary of Shenzhen, China-based Autel Intelligent Technology Corp. Autel is a leading developer and distributor of professional automotive diagnostic products.
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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida played golf Tuesday with his family in Ibaraki Prefecture near Tokyo on the first full day of his summer break.
It is the first round of golf Kishida has played since taking the leadership in October last year, and he is scheduled to spend more time with his family outside of Tokyo from Wednesday, according to people close to him.
"I'm getting refreshed after not playing golf for so long," Kishida told reporters in Tsukubamirai.
Kishida's break began Monday afternoon after he attended a ceremony marking the 77th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II.
The prime minister's vacation comes ahead of multiple challenges he is set to face in the coming weeks, including dealing with the seventh wave of the coronavirus pandemic and the controversial state funeral for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who was assassinated last month.
Public opinion is divided over whether it is appropriate to hold a state-funded funeral for Abe, with 53 percent of respondents to a recent Kyodo News poll opposing it.
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Odunayo Adekuroye, Commonwealth Games gold medalist, on Tuesday, visited Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Lagos State governor.
Adekuroye won a gold medal in wrestling at the last Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
Sanwo-Olu shared pictures of the visit via his twitter account. | https://hallmarknews.com/odunayo-commonwealth-gold-medalist-visits-sanwo-olu-photos/ | 2022-08-16T22:09:52Z | https://hallmarknews.com/odunayo-commonwealth-gold-medalist-visits-sanwo-olu-photos/ | false | null |
MONROE COUNTY, Fla. – Calls to 911 after a boy was bitten by a shark in the Florida Keys over the weekend were released Tuesday afternoon.
“We have a shark bite out here at Looe Key off of Ramrod Key,” one caller is heard telling a dispatcher.
Another caller described the scene. “They ran aground over the reef, panicking. So they can’t run their boat in,” she said.
In minutes, a Good Samaritan in a 36-foot boat started heading to shore with 10-year-old Jameson Reeder onboard.
Family said he was snorkeling in shallow water when he was bitten by what they believe was an 8-foot bull shark.
“We can see the bone. It’s a pretty big bite...he’s conscious right now...he’s still breathing,” the Good Samaritan said in the 911 call. “We’ve already put a tourniquet around his legs and we’re wrapping towels around it.”
Reeder was rushed to shore and airlifted to Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, where family said his leg was amputated below the knee to save his life.
They said he is out of surgery and resting with family by his side. | https://www.local10.com/news/local/2022/08/16/its-a-pretty-big-bite-911-calls-released-after-child-was-bit-by-shark-in-florida-keys/ | 2022-08-16T22:10:06Z | https://www.local10.com/news/local/2022/08/16/its-a-pretty-big-bite-911-calls-released-after-child-was-bit-by-shark-in-florida-keys/ | true | 1 |
BRAINTREE, MASS. (WHDH) - New video obtained by 7NEWS captures the moment a Red Line train started to move on its’ own at the Braintree Station.
The video, captured around 5:30 a.m. on July 25, shows the Red Line train zooming past the train platform before coming to rest 800 feet away from the station.
A T worker can be seen chasing after the train.
MBTA officials state no one was injured in the incident, the Federal Transit Administration has already been notified and an investigation is already underway.
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After a disastrous start to the new Premier League season, Erik ten Hag knows his task has become that much more difficult especially with how Manchester United have gone about their business in the transfer market.
This laboured approach has seen only three players arrive at the club and with time running out for the close of the transfer window, United are scrambling to get last-minute deals over the line.
Gaping holes in midfield and attack need to be filled fast and Ten Hag is still waiting for the club to deliver his primary targets in Frenkie de Jong and Antony.
🗣 – @MikeVerweij: “I believe Antony is no longer an option for Manchester United and that Antony himself would think twice before deciding to join Manchester United now, especially when you see with how much joy he plays at Ajax. The Manchester United / Antony story seems over.” pic.twitter.com/H1YxvM7Six
— 𝐀𝐅𝐂 𝐀𝐉𝐀𝐗 💎 (@TheEuropeanLad) August 16, 2022
In the beginning of the window, it had seemed like the Brazilian would follow his manager from Ajax to Manchester but the Dutch champions’ high valuation has meant no progress has been made on the deal.
Ajax have so far refused to budge below their €80 million valuation while there were past reports that United had bid as much as €60 million but was turned down.
Martinez warning for Antony
As previously reported, the Red Devils believe that the final days of the transfer window might help them get the deal over the line as Ajax might panic and reduce their asking price.
The Brazil international has enjoyed a great start to the new Eredivisie season, netting two goals while also providing two assists. United have struggled in their opening two games, conceding six and scoring only one.
And according to De Telegraaf’s Valentijn Driessen (via Soccer News), the right-winger should look at how the move has panned out for former Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez and be wary of moving to the Premier League.
With a place in the upcoming World Cup squad up for grabs, Antony should carefully consider his options according to the publication.
“At Ajax, they have more to offer the Brazilian than at United, who, despite the presence of Ten Hag, are all over the place. With a view to the World Cup, it would very unwise for Antony to go,” he was quoted as saying.
Antony might say no?
Similar thoughts were echoed by journalist Mike Verweij on De Telegraaf’s podcast (via Soccer News).
“Antony will also think twice if he goes to Manchester. If you see how much fun Ajax had yesterday… In the end he will make a big step, but there can now be a line through Antony to United. Antony will also think twice if he goes to Manchester.”
The journalist also opined that due to so much time having passed since Ajax and United stopped negotiations for the winger, Ten Hag himself might have lost interest. “Antony has long been no longer an option from the United side,” he added.
Whatever the Dutch media reports, the fact remains that with Cristiano Ronaldo still looking for a move away and Anthony Martial‘s less-than-stellar injury record, buying a versatile attacker is of paramount importance.
Adding Antony to the mix would certainly benefit the 20-time English champions as they do not have a world-class left-footed attacker in their ranks and he would offer something different than what is already available at United. | https://thepeoplesperson.com/2022/08/16/antony-should-be-wary-of-making-manchester-united-move-251163/ | 2022-08-16T22:12:44Z | https://thepeoplesperson.com/2022/08/16/antony-should-be-wary-of-making-manchester-united-move-251163/ | true | 1 |
WWI practice bombs found at construction site, sheriff says
WACO, Texas (KWTX/Gray News) - A construction crew in Texas has recently found a couple of rare items while working on a new baseball field.
KWTX reports construction workers recovered two bombs earlier this month from the Lake Air Little League fields construction site.
According to the McLennan County Sheriff’s Office, its bomb squad was called to the site on Aug. 9 and Aug. 12 to check the devices.
Authorities said they determined the devices were not live but likely practice bombs from a former military installation that was on the same site during the first World War.
“This is the original site of the Rich Field Army Air Base built in 1917 after the United States got involved in World War I,” McLennan County Sheriff Parnell McNamara said.
Officials said Rich Field was used for two years, along with neighboring Camp MacArthur. About 80,000 troops trained at the locations from 1917 to 1919.
“This is pretty close to home for me. My great uncle Joe McNamara was a captain here at Camp MacArthur during World War I,” McNamara said.
The sheriff’s office reported the practice bombs were checked and found to be made of steel but did not contain any explosives.
According to McNamara, he’s waiting to hear what else crews might find at the construction sites as several construction projects are currently happening in the area.
“There’s a lot of construction going on and no telling what we’re going to find next,” McNamara said.
The sheriff said he has warned workers not to touch any items if they appeared suspicious.
“If we find more, we’re going to respond and make sure, if they are explosive, we will destroy them,” McNamara said.
According to the sheriff’s office, if the items are not explosive, they could be kept and not destroyed.
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WFO SPOKANE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, August 18, 2022
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RED FLAG WARNING
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
300 PM PDT Tue Aug 16 2022
...HOT DRY AND UNSTABLE WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY...
.HIGH TEMPERATURES WILL CLIMB BACK INTO THE UPPER 90S TO
TRIPPLE DIGITS WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY. POOR OVERNIGHT RELATIVE
HUMIDITY RECOVERY WILL ACCOMPANY THE HOT AND DRY DAYTIME
CONDITIONS ALONG WITH AN UNSTABLE ATMOSPHERE.
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM WEDNESDAY TO 10 PM PDT
THURSDAY FOR UNSTABLE THERMAL TROUGH FOR EAST WASHINGTON CENTRAL
CASCADES...
The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag
Warning for unstable thermal trough, which is in effect from
11 AM Wednesday to 10 PM PDT Thursday.
* Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 696 East Washington Central
Cascades (Zone 696).
* Winds: East 5 to 10 mph.
* Timing: Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening.
* Relative Humidities: 10 to 21 percent in the valleys and 21 to
32 percent over the higher terrain.
* Temperatures: In the upper 90s to 105.
* Impacts: Increased potential for rapid fire growth for large
fires.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of
low relative humidity...hot conditions...and an unstable
atmosphere can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
THURSDAY FOR DRY AND UNSTABLE CONDITIONS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
658 AND 659...
The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Red Flag
Warning for hot, dry and unstable conditions, which is in effect
from 11 AM Wednesday to 10 PM PDT Thursday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 658 West Slopes of the North
Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet and Fire Weather Zone 659
West Slopes of the Central Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...15 to 25 percent. Poor to moderate
overnight recoveries are possible across some portions of the
zone.
* TEMPERATURES...In the 80s and 90s.
* HAINES...6.
* IMPACTS...A dry and unstable air mass with warm temperatures
can contribute to active fire behavior. In western Washington,
significant growth on existing fires takes place under such
conditions. If a fire were to begin, air quality may diminish
in the surrounding area.
are either imminent or occurring now. Any fires that develop will
likely spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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Jojo Siwa is taking it back to the ’80s with her new hairstyle. After debuting a pixie in April, the singer has unveiled a shaggy mullet.
Siwa, 19, showed off the new ‘do via TikTok on Monday, August 15. In the clip, the dancer is seen mouthing “what the f—? Did you just call me mullet daddy?” as she flings her hair side to side to give fans a look at the retro look. (The audio is from YouTube gamer Quackity.)
Fans quickly filled the comments section with approval. “The Siwa we never knew we needed rock on mullet mommy,” one fan wrote. A second social media user commented, “WHY DOES IT LOOK KINDA GOOD,” while a third said, “It’s giving very much Miley Cyrus.”
The drastic switch-up comes after Siwa shocked fans with a blunt cut on April 7 after rocking a high ponytail for much of her career.
“So, I just got my hair cut yesterday, and yesterday I went for, like, [a] down and curly moment but today I went for, like, an up and back moment,” the “Boomerang” artist explained at the time via her Instagram Story. “I think I might be into the up and back [style]. I mean, it’s going to be different every day as I’m still learning how to do it. It’s way different than long hair, it’s crazy but, ahhhh.”
While Siwa enjoys playing around with her mane, the musician has endured some not-so-great hair moments.
Last month, she suffered hair loss due to stress from appearing on Dance Moms. On July 26, the Nebraska native shared a video via TikTok, which showed her with a bald spot on the side of her head. “When someone notices my bald spot and wonders where it’s from …,” the dancer wrote over a clip that transitioned to show a video montage of her days on the competition series.
When a fan asked if the hair loss was from the “tight ponytails” Siwa rocked as a child, the “Kid in a Candy Store” singer explained in a separate video that the bald spot was caused by a skin issue.
“No, it’s actually not from the ponytails … When I was little, I had a really bad stress rash right here on Dance Moms, and I would pick at it all day long,” Siwa shared while pulling back her hair to show the affected area. “I damaged every single hair follicle that has ever been right there.”
Siwa became a reality star at 9 years old when she competed on the Dance Moms spinoff Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition during its second season in 2013. The show followed young dancers as they competed for a cash prize and a scholarship to Joffrey Ballet School. The contestants were judged by Abby Lee Miller.
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Stock Alert: Artelo (ARTL) Climbing 12.39% in Pre-Market Move for August 16
Equities Staff Follow |Artelo Biosciences Inc (NASDAQ:ARTL) is active in pre-market trading today, August 16, with shares gaining 12.39% from the last closing price.
The stock is down 43.99% year-to-date and has moved 17.84% loses over the last 5 days.
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Pre-market prices and movements as of 08:06:12 est.
About Artelo Biosciences Inc
Artelo Biosciences, Inc. is a San Diego-based biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development and commercialization of proprietary therapeutics targeting lipid signaling pathways including the endocannabinoid system. Artelo is rapidly advancing a portfolio of broadly applicable product candidates designed to address significant unmet needs in multiple diseases and conditions, including anorexia, cancer, PTSD, pain, and inflammation. Led by proven biopharmaceutical executives collaborating with highly respected researchers and technology experts, the company applies leading edge scientific, regulatory, and commercial discipline to develop high-impact therapies.
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FORT SMITH, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — At 2:10 p.m. on Tuesday, August 16, Fort Smith Police responded to a call at a local hospital that stemmed from the 3600 block of Boone Avenue.
According to a report from the department, investigators learned that a child had been left inside a car. An undisclosed person reportedly broke out one of the car windows and took the child to the hospital.
The child was later pronounced dead. Fort Smith Police, including the Crisis Intervention Unit, have responded to the hospital.
Investigators are at a location on Boone Avenue as well. Their investigation is ongoing and this story will be updated as more information becomes available. | https://www.arklatexhomepage.com/news/state-news/arkansas/child-left-in-car-dies-in-arkansas/ | 2022-08-16T22:27:56Z | https://www.arklatexhomepage.com/news/state-news/arkansas/child-left-in-car-dies-in-arkansas/ | true | null |
Tuesday, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation officially declared the Lower Colorado River Basin has hit a "Tier 2" shortage, triggering new cuts in water usage for Arizona, Nevada and Mexico.
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Tuesday, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation officially declared the Lower Colorado River Basin has hit a "Tier 2" shortage, triggering new cuts in water usage for Arizona, Nevada and Mexico.
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LONDON (AP) — A law has taken effect in Scotland to ensure period products are available free of charge to anyone who needs them.
The Scottish government said it became the first in the world to legally protect the right to access free period products when its Period Products Act came into force Monday.
Under the new law, schools, colleges and universities as well as local government bodies must make a range of period products such as tampons and sanitary pads available for free in their bathrooms. The Scottish government already invested millions of pounds since 2017 to fund free period products in educational institutions, but the law makes it a legal requirement.
A mobile phone app also helps people find the nearest place — such as the local library or community center — where they can pick up period products.
“Providing access to free period products is fundamental to equality and dignity, and removes the financial barriers to accessing them,” Scottish Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison said.
“This is more important than ever at a time when people are making difficult choices due to the cost of living crisis and we never want anyone to be in a position where they cannot access period products,” she added.
The bill, which was passed unanimously in 2020, was introduced by Scottish Parliament lawmaker Monica Lennon, who had campaigned against “period poverty” — when someone who needs sanitary products can’t afford them.
“Proud of what we have achieved in Scotland,” Lennon tweeted Monday. “We are the first but won’t be the last.”
The Scottish government said its move was world-leading, with countries including South Korea and New Zealand taking similar approaches.
Last year New Zealand’s government said all schools in the country were to offer free period products, as part of a drive to help students from poorer families who were missing school because of period poverty. | https://www.wsav.com/science/ap-science/new-scottish-law-makes-period-products-free-for-all/ | 2022-08-16T22:28:35Z | https://www.wsav.com/science/ap-science/new-scottish-law-makes-period-products-free-for-all/ | false | 54 |
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — The University of Oregon’s Board of Trustees on Tuesday named an interim president in the wake of President Michael Schill announcing his departure.
The university’s Provost and Senior Vice President Patrick Phillips will serve as president, Oregon Public Broadcasting reported. Schill is leaving the university, located in Eugene, after seven years to become Northwestern University’s president.
“Patrick is well-positioned to ensure the university doesn’t skip a beat in the coming academic year,” University Board Chair Ginevra Ralph said Tuesday.
Schill's last day is Friday but he'll serve as an advisor to Phillips until Sept. 11. Phillips will officially step into the interim role on Saturday.
“This job has been so much more than a job for me. It’s been a personal joy, and it’s been an incredible professional experience also," Schill said.
The board will discuss the search process and timeline to hire its next permanent president at its September meeting.
“I could not be more firmly committed to this role as interim president, and I will invest all my energy to help define how we can best serve our broader role as a university in the state that is completely authentic to the University of Oregon,” Phillips said. | https://www.theheraldreview.com/news/article/University-of-Oregon-names-interim-president-17377934.php | 2022-08-16T22:30:13Z | https://www.theheraldreview.com/news/article/University-of-Oregon-names-interim-president-17377934.php | true | 11 |
name: Meet Events Ltd
Date formed: July 2019 (8 months before Covid!)
No of annual events supported: 500
Staff: 7 (currently recruiting for more) plus a number of freelancers
Offices: Waterloo, London
Web address: www.meet-events.co.uk
Mantra: Delivering excellence
Formation:
The team is made up largely of senior ex BCD employees who share a common vision of providing a highly personalised and professional services to clients delivered with a “can do” attitude.
Leadership:
Des Mclaughlin, Managing Director of Meet Events previously owned HBI which he sold in 2009, (2 weeks before the financial crash. Sometimes you get the timing right….) Des was then MD of Grass Roots Meetings and Events which was subsequently bought by BCD. Olivia Hughes and Stefani Goodrem were both Account Director at BCD and are also shareholders and Directors at Meet Events,
What benefits do you value from being a member of beam?
Despite the team’s experience it was important for Meet Events to have a widely recognised professional accreditation and so joining beam was a priority. Des had been a founder member of beam (then HBAA) so was well aware of the educational and networking benefits that could be gained from membership. As a newly formed company, joining beam also helped in promoting Meet Events to hotel groups and the wider industry.
Key services and sectors served:
Meet Event’s services include venue sourcing, smm programmes, group accommodation, event management, and consultancy,- particularly around delivering sustainable and responsible events. We currently predominately work in the financial, legal, professional and luxury retail sectors.
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Having endured a very difficult business start-up due to Covid, Meet Events’ growth is now exceeding our expectations and we are looking to grow the company significantly over the next 3 years. Our ambition is to be recognised as the leading boutique agency for clients looking for high touch meeting and event solutions.
2023 is proving hard to predict given the short booking cycle that has emerged post Covid. We are confident though that we will have a strong year thanks to our loyal client base and the number of new opportunities that we are receiving. | https://www.eventindustrynews.com/news/agency-spotlight-meet-events | 2022-08-16T22:32:05Z | https://www.eventindustrynews.com/news/agency-spotlight-meet-events | false | 1 |
Keith Urban’s Ambition Still Gets the Best of Him [Interview]
Keith Urban knows a thing or two about viral concert moments. Crowd interaction is in his DNA, which — combined with a willingness to take huge risks — makes each of his tours over the last decade a series of breathless "what if" moments for both audience and performer.
Fan collaborations, baby gender reveals, proposals — the three-time Entertainer of the Year has been finding organic ways to communicate with his crowd since his time in country trio The Ranch nearly 30 years ago. Back then, it was a matter of survival.
"Sometimes you’re playing clubs where they just don’t like you, for whatever reason," he tells Taste of Country a few minutes after finishing a photoshoot with his Speed of Now touring partners, Ingrid Andress and Tyler Hubbard.
"Every single gig I’ve ever done has been important for knowing what to do at this point in my career. There isn’t a night where something doesn’t go wrong where I don't know what to do. And I think, 'Oh, I learned this in those crappy clubs.'"
"You walk on stage and they don’t like the look of you. You’re like, 'OK, I’ll try to win them over with certain songs, but maybe I can get to know them a little bit, too.'"
Since about 2010, Urban been upping the ante. In 2016, a fan named Rob Joyce caught Urban's attention with a sign asking if they could play guitar together. Their one-song collaboration was a stunning risk that turned out brilliantly. Around that time in his live shows, the country megastar began asking local amateur singers if they'd join him to sing Miranda Lambert's part on the duet "We Were Us."
Four years ago, Urban closed his Nashville show with "Wasted Time." Joining him was members of the Tennessee State University Marching band.
"I’ve had a few duds, for sure," Urban admits without hesitation. "You just cut it short. But we’ve been very, very lucky to randomly — and it's 1,000 percent random, because if we tried to script that, it’s just not going to work. You can’t create that stuff ahead of time, it’s gotta be random. And with the random, sometimes it's a complete disaster. But boy when it works, it works, because it’s random and real. If I look genuinely shocked, it’s because I’m genuinely shocked this person can play (laughs).
The Speed of Now Tour has produced its own moments of inspired fan interaction, if fewer marching bands. It's clear Urban isn't just soaking up these moments because his thirst for them went unquenched for nearly two pandemic concert seasons. Finding new ways to thrill his longtime fans is as satisfying for him as it is for them and the new friends they bring.
"This tour has been revelatory in seeing how many new people are at our shows," he shares. "I’ve actually done it at some of our shows. I’ve gone, 'Just a show of hands, how many have never seen us before?' And sometimes a third of the room puts their hands up. It’s just remarkable.
Some of the questions below have been edited for clarity.
Taste of Country: You’ve always been pretty good about making your tour openers feel like more than just someone who keeps the stage warm for you. Was there anybody who was really good to you as you were first getting started?
Keith Urban: Absolutely: Kix Brooks, hands down, top of the list. I’ve been very fortunate to have lots of headline acts be very good to me over my support act years. Kenny Chesney being another one who was great to me. But Kix I always think of, because he was certainly the first in Nashville who really went above and beyond in believing what I was doing and supporting us.
I was in a band called The Ranch at the time. He would come out to see us play and he came out this one night — I think the very first time he saw us play — he came out to this dingy little club we were playing and he had just been at some highfalutin black tie event with his wife, Barbara, and they decided to swing by this club on their way home and they walked in dressed to the nines in this (laughing) complete, down-trodden, beer-soaked, shag carpeted place. And there was no seating there, it was tiny. It was full of people. He found a seat for Barbara and there was none for him, so he just came and sat on the filthy carpet in his nice suit right at the foot of the stage.
I came off the stage and came out and said hi, and he said, "Man, you guys sound great. Would you wanna come out and tour with us?” I’m like, “Yeah, sure we would.” Like, how drunk is this guy (laughs). And he said, “No, I’m serious.” I said, “We don’t even have a record out or anything.” And he’s like, “Ah, our audience would love you.”
Sure enough, some weeks later we were in our crappy Armada van with a trailer on the back, backing into this arena in Connecticut amongst all these big Brooks & Dunn semi-trailers, loading in for soundcheck. Kix stayed behind after he did his soundcheck and walked around, talked to all the road crew like, “These are our boys. Take great care of them. Anything they need.” He was just a champion. He was a class act, right from day one.
Does any part of you miss those dingy, beer-soaked shag carpet, chicken wire kind of clubs?
Nope. (Laughs) Hell no. Grateful for them, though. Every single gig I’ve ever done — which I think is represented by every brick in my house — has been important for knowing what to do at this point in my career. There isn’t a night where something doesn’t go wrong where I don't know what to do. And I think, “Oh, I learned this in those crappy clubs.”
Do you still have bad shows?
It’s a great question, because I think it’s aways relative to what’s deemed a bad show. I can only base it on my expectation level. If I come out expecting a certain kind of thing to happen and it doesn’t, it doesn’t mean it’s a bad show. Those are the shows where you walk off stage and you’re like, “Ugh, I don’t believe this didn’t happen or that didn’t happen blah, blah, blah.” And you talk to the audiences after and they’re like, “I’ve seen you 20 times, that’s the best I’ve ever seen.” And you’re like, “did you just see the same show?”
I think that happens because if a show is a struggle for whatever reason … I think it’s because of the effort required that made the show the thing.
Is the marching band the most ambitious thing you’ve ever tried?
Probably. Yeah. I don’t know how to define ambition when it comes to moments in the show. It’s interesting some of the things that I’ve tried that don’t work, and you would swear it’s gonna work. We did a tour one year where I was fascinated with what would happen if — this is in the late 2000s — if you just killed all the lights in the arena and we’d do an entire song in the dark. I had never seen it and thought it would be kind of bizarre. Kind of surreal. I didn’t rehearse this, I just kind of came up with the idea in my head of how we were gonna do it. I was gonna do a song at the piano, “Tonight I Wanna Cry.” And I thought I’d have all these candles lit on the piano and I’ll walk out and make up some sort of speech and as I’m saying it I would dramatically blow out a candle at a time.
(Makes blowing sound as if blowing out a candle) The dramatic last blow. It’s dark, it’s pitch black. I sit down at the piano. I’ve gotta do the intro (sings it). I sit down and it goes, "CLUNK, CLUNK, CLUNK, CLUNK …” because I can’t see s—t. I did not think about it. I could not see anything on the keyboard.
"I’ve had a few duds, for sure," Urban says. "But boy when it works, it works, because it’s random and real. If I look genuinely shocked it’s because I’m genuinely shocked this person can play."
My lighting guy quickly puts up a key light on me to regain my composure. Then, I’m thinking, “OK, turn the light out now.” I’m off and running. And he left this light on the whole time and I get to the end of the song and I’m just livid because I’m thinking, “You just blew the whole thing.” We finished the rest of the show, I come off stage and I said to the lighting guy, “OK, so I blew it at the beginning, but why did you leave the light on?” He goes, “Because it doesn’t work. It just looked like crap in the dark.” I’m like, “Ah! You guys never want to try anything new."
I bailed on the idea. And I went and saw Prince many, many years later, and damn if he didn’t do the same thing. But he did it in the middle of a song. He was jamming along with his band, funky as hell. And he goes, “Alright, lights out!” And they kill the lights in the arena and the band kept jamming. And within 30 seconds I look around people are doing their emails on their phone. They’re just texting … because there’s nothing to look at. I sat there and said, “Yeah, that doesn’t work” (Laughs). So, yeah — I can be ambitious sometimes in trying things, but it doesn't always work.
Do you plan to write with Tyler Hubbard while you’re on the road with him?
Definitely. We’ve only written one song, and it was really fun. It’s a song called “Dancin’ in the Country” that’s coming somewhere down the track.
(Editor's note: "Dancin' in the Country is the title track of Hubbard's new EP, available Friday).
Do you have more new music coming this year?
Yeah, I’ve got definitely a whole album ready to go. I would love to get some more songs out before the end of the year. | https://tasteofcountry.com/keith-urban-interview-touring-viral-moments-speed-of-now/ | 2022-08-16T22:34:06Z | https://tasteofcountry.com/keith-urban-interview-touring-viral-moments-speed-of-now/ | false | 6 |
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Hong Kong: China’s Sichuan province has ordered all factories to shut down for six days to ease a power shortage in the region as a scorching heat wave sweeps across the country, media report said.
Sichuan is a key manufacturing location for the semiconductor and solar panel industries and the power rationing will hit factories belonging to some of the world’s biggest electronics companies, including Apple supplier Foxconn and Intel, CNN reported.
The province is also China’s lithium mining hub – a key component of electric car batteries – and the shutdown may push up the cost of the raw material, analysts said.
China is facing its fiercest heat wave in six decades, with temperatures crossing 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in dozens of cities. The extreme heat has caused a spike in demand for air conditioning in offices and homes, putting pressure on the power grid. The drought has also depleted river water levels, reducing the amount of electricity produced at hydropower plants.
Sichuan, one of China’s largest provinces with 84 million people, told 19 out of 21 cities in the region to suspend production at all factories from Monday to Saturday, according to an “urgent notice” issued on Sunday by the provincial government and the state grid, CNN reported.
The decision was made to ensure that enough power is available for residential use, the notice said.
The southwestern province – which is also a key hydropower hub in China – has been gripped by extreme heat and drought since July. Since August 7, the heat wave in the province has intensified to “the most extreme level in six decades,” and average rainfall has dropped by 51 per cent from same period in previous years, according to an article posted on the government’s website on Tuesday, CNN reported. | https://www.siasat.com/china-orders-factories-to-shut-down-as-it-faces-fiercest-heat-wave-in-six-decades-2391770/ | 2022-08-16T22:36:50Z | https://www.siasat.com/china-orders-factories-to-shut-down-as-it-faces-fiercest-heat-wave-in-six-decades-2391770/ | false | 2 |
Gopee-Scoon: Clear need to improve scrap-iron law
Given the high levels of criminal activity in the scrap-iron industry, Minister of Trade and Industry Paula Gopee-Scoon said there was a clear indication of a need for improvement in legislation dealing with scrap iron.
She made the statement while responding to questions on Tuesday, after a six-month ban on exporting scrap iron was implemented last week and announced on Monday.
“Clearly the situation was out of hand with the looming, worsening levels of criminal activity and therefore it has to be kept in check,” Gopee-Scoon said.
Scoon said government had sought to make amendments to regulations and legislation concerning the scrap-iron industry last year, but there was a delay in implementing the amendments because they had to be reviewed by the Law Revision Commission. She said the six-month period will be used to amend the legislation or bring new legislation forward.
“The idea is to work on this as immediately as possible,” she said.
On Monday, at a joint media conference, Minister of National Security Fitzgerald Hinds and Attorney General Reginald Armour announced a six-month ban on the export of old and scrap iron, in order to deal with rampant theft and vandalism of state and private assets. The ban is expected to be lifted by February 23 or earlier.
People breaching the ban would be slapped with a $15,000 fine under the 1904 Metal and Marine Stores Act, or a $1,000 fine and/or 12 months’ imprisonment under the Trade Ordinance.
Gopee-Scoon said according to Legal Notice 164, manufacturers licensed by the minister of trade to export metal as a by-product of manufacturing goods or as a surplus or surplus materials not required for manufacturing would be exempt from the ban.
“For instance, say you’re involved in the manufacture of aluminium products, and therefore you would be importing...aluminium rolls and you will be by the process of extrusion making several products, there will be significant waste which is usually exported by the manufacturer – those kinds of exceptions will be allowed.”
The decision to ban scrap iron met with criticism from the opposition. At the UNC Monday night forum, Chaguanas West MP Dinesh Rambally lambasted government, calling the decision “dotish.”
He said banning the export of scrap iron may only serve to worsen an already serious crime situation.
“How on earth is throwing the honest and hard-working scrap-iron dealers on the breadline going to stop thieves? That is like saying you going to shut down Special Branch because you vex with one Special Branch policeman. Shutting down the industry for six months will only fuel the thieves. But this is the dotish logic of the Rowley-led PNM.”
In a public statement, Oropouche East MP Roodal Moonilal also knocked government’s decision, saying criminals would simply move on to stealing from other fields of operations and possibly other public and private properties.
“Scrap-iron dealers have always supported legislative changes and the introduction of regulations and had submitted a package of recommendations,” Moonilal said. “The comprehensive operation plan included setting up of a special itemised metals category and other measures that would have effectively dealt with vandalism. The Government tossed aside that practical proposal and, instead, recklessly banned exports by the entire sector.
“The most reasonable and logical measure would be to keep the industry open, increase penalties related to offences and instruct the police service to treat the crime with the urgency and focus that it deserves.
“The Rowley Government has now become the first administration in the world to close down an industry because of thefts pertaining to the trade,” Moonilal claimed.
Jamaica, Barbados and Guyana have imposed bans on the export of scrap metal amid criminal activity.
A Barbados Today report ten years ago indicated that there was a 60-day ban on exports while the government revisited the legislation that regulated the industry in that country.
In 2011, then Jamaican Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce Dr Christopher Tufton announced a total ban on exporting scrap metal, pointing out that theft and vandalism of public and private properties over the three years before the announcement had cost government more than $1 billion.
Guyana has imposed and lifted bans on the industry multiple times. In 2007 amid similar reports of vandalism and theft, its government imposed a ban on the industry. It was lifted in 2010, only to be reimposed in 2011. That ban was maintained for about two years.
In September 2020 another ban was imposed after a major drug find of 11.5 tons of cocaine discovered in Belgium was traced back to Guyanese ports. | https://newsday.co.tt/2022/08/16/gopee-scoon-clear-need-to-improve-scrap-iron-law/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gopee-scoon-clear-need-to-improve-scrap-iron-law | 2022-08-16T22:37:48Z | https://newsday.co.tt/2022/08/16/gopee-scoon-clear-need-to-improve-scrap-iron-law/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gopee-scoon-clear-need-to-improve-scrap-iron-law | false | 2 |
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Autel U.S., a leading provider of automotive diagnostics products, launches its Remote Expert platform to all MaxiSYS Ultra, MS919, and MS909 tablets nationwide.
The Remote Expert platform connects technicians with independent module programmers, automotive diagnosticians, and system experts who use the peer-to-peer network to perform needed services remotely.
Earlier this year, the platform debuted on the East Coast and has since become available across the country and Canada. "Techs can connect with Experts remotely from as close as down the street to thousands of miles away," Maurice Miller, Autel's Director of Technical Operations.
Since its debut, over 2,500 sessions have been completed, and the platform continues to grow in popularity. Remote Expert has seen more than 350 competed orders in just the first two weeks of August.
As shops face a severe staff shortage and technicians are overwhelmed with the increasing complexity of today's vehicles, Remote Expert seems a brilliant solution for the challenges repair shops and technicians face today.
"Remote Expert is like a virtual lifeline from the technician to an Expert," said Miller, "Whatever a technician's challenge, from a tricky diagnosis to module programming, he can use the platform to reach out to an Expert. No need to sublet the work or wait for a mobile programmer to drive to the shop; Help is a tap on the tablet away."
Here's how it works: From his Autel Ultra, MS919, or MS909, the technician writes the order with vehicle identification and the issue and submits it to the Expert community. The Expert sends a quote on the job directly to the tablet. Once the price is set, the Expert connects his hardware and Autel Remote Expert device to one of Autel's multiple pass-through servers. The servers are strategically located throughout the United States to ensure communication from the Expert's systems to the technician's equipment and vehicle is sent efficiently with the least latency or delay.
Though other companies offer remote programming and diagnostics services, the Autel Remote Expert platform is unique for many reasons: The technician needs only his Autel tablet and VCI; no other hardware is required; the Expert contracts directly with the technician while Autel only acts to provide the platform and to vet each Expert to confirm that each has liability insurance and the proper education, experience, OE subscriptions, and hardware.
Autel U.S., headquartered in Port Washington, N.Y. is the U.S. subsidiary of Shenzhen, China-based Autel Intelligent Technology Corp. Autel is a leading developer and distributor of professional automotive diagnostic products.
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No Immediate Plans to Bring Another Referendum To ROCORI Voters
COLD SPRING -- It's back to the drawing board for the ROCORI School District.
Residents voted against a $72-million bond referendum during last week's primary.
Superintendent John Thein says despite the outcome they are please that so many residents voiced their opinions.
The community should be proud that so many people turned out to vote. It's not what they said but that they said it and that's important. I'm really pleased with the turn out and that means there is interest, and where there is interest there is always hope.
The ballot has two questions with the first one asking for $63.7-million for secured entrances at the elementary schools, an early childhood education building, classroom remodeling and technology improvements district-wide.
That question failed with 3,343 no votes (78%) and 923 yes votes (22%).
The second question asked for an additional $8.9-million for a new activities center that would include 8 multipurpose courts for basketball, volleyball and pickleball, and indoor walking and running track and an indoor swimming and diving pool.
That question also failed with 3,385 no votes (80%) and 865 yes votes (20%)
Thein says while there are needs within the district will need to move forward to find other ways to resolve the issues that were identified.
As of now, there are no plans by the school board to bring another referendum. | https://1390granitecitysports.com/no-immediate-plans-to-bring-another-referendum-to-rocori-voters/ | 2022-08-16T22:39:12Z | https://1390granitecitysports.com/no-immediate-plans-to-bring-another-referendum-to-rocori-voters/ | false | 2 |
Barnet claimed top spot in the Vanarama National League with a 2-1 win at Yeovil.
Nicke Kabamba was the Barnet hero with a second-half brace in the final quarter.
Yeovil had the best chance of the first half when Malachi Linton’s header was superbly saved by Laurie Walker in the Bees’ goal.
Kabamba put Barnet ahead after 70 minutes by steering home Ephron Mason-Clark’s cross from the right.
Barnet doubled their lead nine minutes later through Kabamba’s clever chip.
Jamie Reckord set up a grandstand finish 10 minutes from time but Barnet held on to take spot by virtue of goal difference.
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Lori Vallow Daybell appears in court over indictment language
Boise, Idaho (KPLC) - Lori Vallow Daybell was in court Tuesday to argue the language in her indictment.
She is the woman charged with murdering her two children, 16-year-old Tylee Ryan and seven-year-old Joshua “J.J.” Vallow, and her husband Chad’s first wife, Tammy Daybell.
J.J.’s grandparents live in Lake Charles.
Vallow Daybell married Chad Daybell a few weeks after Tammy’s death, and two months after her children disappeared in September 2019.
In June 2020, law enforcement officials found the remains of the children on Chad Daybell’s property in Fremont County, Idaho.
Chad and Lori were charged last year with multiple counts of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder. They have both pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty due to what they call “aggravated circumstances,” but Vallow Daybell’s attorneys are now seeking a probable cause for the “aggravating” factors contributing to the charges.
The defense also requested that the conspiracy to commit murder and grand theft charges be split, stating that would make it easier for a juror to understand.
Judge Steven Boyce will issue a decision on the motions later.
The couple’s trial is scheduled for January 2023.
Copyright 2022 KPLC. All rights reserved. | https://www.kplctv.com/2022/08/16/lori-vallow-daybell-appears-court-over-indictment-language/ | 2022-08-16T22:45:05Z | https://www.kplctv.com/2022/08/16/lori-vallow-daybell-appears-court-over-indictment-language/ | true | 1 |
Malachiii Releases New Single 'How To Be A Star' Featured In Madden NFL
The track was featured in the Madden NFL 23 game and soundtrack.
Singer-songwriter Malachiii releases new single "How to Be a Star," which was featured in the Madden NFL 23 game and soundtrack.
Malachiii knows joy. Over the last few years, the singer, songwriter, and producer from Southern California has demonstrated an affection for elastic flows, buoyant rhythms, and melodies lit by a magic-hour glow.
This ecstatic energy has made his take on pop, hip-hop, and R&B infectious, but what makes it most special is his willingness to engage in heavy themes with a maturity and grace that belies his age, delivering grinning verses while pondering big questions.
He's come to understand that while his ultimate goal is to emit love, light, positivity, and good vibes, it's most important to stay true to the real depths of his experience, even if it's not always sunshine and rainbows. Malachiii grew up with the urge to perform, but it was after going on tour with GRAMMY® Award-winning composer AR Rahman at the age of 14 that he felt inspired to write and produce his own music.
His ability to translate relatable emotions into hooks earned him a publishing deal with Electric Feel (Post Malone, Iann Dior, 24KGoldn), which only bolstered his writing and producing efforts. Now, Malachiii is stepping into the spotlight in his own right with the recent release of his debut EP, The Ascension [Motown Records].
The EP's breakout track "Hold Me" and his new single "How To Be A Star" are both featured in the Madden NFL 23 video game, only proving that he's here to create a lasting impact within music and culture.
Listen to the new single here: | https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Malachiii-Releases-New-Single-How-To-Be-A-Star-Featured-In-Madden-NFL-20220816 | 2022-08-16T22:48:39Z | https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Malachiii-Releases-New-Single-How-To-Be-A-Star-Featured-In-Madden-NFL-20220816 | false | 1 |
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The latest batch of free PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium games is going live now. These free games include three Yakuza titles, a Mana remake, one of the latest Ghost Recon games, and many more. They're available in all PlayStation Plus subscriptions above the Essential line. To start, you can...
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Disney's D23 expo kicks off in September, and this year there'll be a digital showcase devoted to featuring new content from upcoming Disney and Marvel games, hosted by Kinda Funny’s Blessing Adeoye Jr., and livestreamed through its social channels. According to Disney, new reveals for Disney Dreamlight Valley, Marvel’s Midnight Suns, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, as well as the first look at Skydance New Media's Marvel game. Described as a Marvel ensemble game, the game was officially confirmed in October last year and development is being led by Uncharted writer and director Amy Hennig. Marvel's Midnight Suns has been delayed to next year and the Firaxis-developed tactical turn-based RPG will now release before the end of Take-Two's fiscal year, which concludes on March 2023.
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Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller Is Available For $105 (Open Box)
The Xbox Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller is discounted to just $105, down from its usual list price of $180. These are "Open Box" controllers, which means they should arrive in brand-new condition. Limited quantities are available, although the seller on eBay is highly trusted and is offering free three-day shipping with your purchase. If you’ve been considering upgrading your gamepad, this is a great way to do so without making your wallet angry.
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Pokemon Is Back At McDonald's With More Cards To Collect
Pokemon is back at McDonald's once more, offering Happy Meal customers some themed-goodies. Those that opt for the toy option will get a packet of four Pokemon cards, a coin, and a colorful spin top too. McDonald's no longer features plastic toys in its Happy Meals anymore, so everything included will likely be made of paper or cardboard. Alternatively, there are a couple of Pokemon Essential Handbooks up for groups that dive into the collectable critters, alongside some activities, too.
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Wave Race 64 Joins Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Catalog This Week
The next N64 title to be added to the Nintendo Switch Online free game catalog has been revealed. Wave Race 64, which was originally released all the way back in 1996, is coming to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription offering from this Friday, August 19. Below is...
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Call Of Duty Devs Talk About What Goes Into Making A Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Mission
Activision has revealed the creative process of making Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's Dark Water level, which was first showcased at Summer Game Fest Live. A Call of Duty blog post describes the trailer as a "vertical slice." That shows off core features, visuals, audio, and overall player experience. The campaign mission is meant to set the tone for what players can expect upon its release on October 28. "Dark Water balances being completely realistic while being completely ludicrous," said Rich Farrelly, lead-level designer at Infinity Ward. | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2701975267407/fall-guys-sonic-s-adventure-how-to-unlock-all-sonic-the-hedgehog-rewards | 2022-08-16T22:50:30Z | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2701975267407/fall-guys-sonic-s-adventure-how-to-unlock-all-sonic-the-hedgehog-rewards | false | 1 |
Love Island’s Gemma Owen drops huge hint she’s official with Luca in latest pic – did you spot it?
GEMMA Owen’s fans are convinced that Luca Bish has finally made things official after she dropped a hint on Instagram.
The 19-year-old shared a snap of herself looking very glam with a pair of undone jeans on, which she captioned: “Boyfriend fit.”
And Gemma's followers rushed to find out if she meant more than just the style, with one person writing: “Is the caption a hint gem?👀.”
Another asked: “Are you and luca official?” as another questioned: “BOYFRIEND????!!!”
It comes after the pair – who came second on Love Island – jetted out to see Gemma’s family on holiday.
It was a chance for Luca to finally meet her dad Michael and get the nod to officially ask her out.
But last night Gemma admitted he still hadn’t popped the question – despite her family liking him.
"Family thumbs up, very good," she explained on The Six O'Clock Show. "We had a little trip, a bit of work, bit of relaxing, met all of them there. That was really nice.
"Now we've got the approval, the ball's in his court. Just waiting for him."
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Exercise Bikes Market Growth, Industry Analysis, Share, Trend, Key Players, Opportunity and Forecast to 2030
Description
The impact of a number of factors such as economic, legal, social, political, technological, and modern business developments on market dynamics is briefly examined in the Exercise Bikes market analysis. The global Exercise Bikes market analysis focuses on market share and competitiveness index, which helps evaluate the top player’s contributions to the industry. Financial insights, regional engagement, market efficiency, critical data, product range, and segment contribution are all used to evaluate each manufacturer on a regular basis.
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The analysis evaluates market aspects such as drivers, constraints, opportunities, and future trends, as well as important factors that will affect the market throughout the projected time, from both the supply and demand sides. The paper includes an extensive PEST analysis for each of the five regions studied: North America, Europe, APAC, MEA, and South America. This analysis was done after researching the political, economic, social, and technical factors affecting the Exercise Bikes market in various places.
Major key players covered in this report are:
Brunswick
ICON Health & Fitness
Nautilus
Precor
Technogym
Cybex
Bladez Fitness
Body-Solid
Ciclotte
Jerai Fitness
Johnson Health Tech
Ketller
Saris
Wahoo Fitness
Tacx
Elite
Minoura
Kurt Manufacturing
Sunlite
RAD Cycle
BKOOL
Conquer
Blackburn Design
NordicTrack
ProForm
Royal Fitness
SportsArt
HOIST Fitness
Bodycraft
Gamma Industries
Regional Overview
A thorough review of all departments, geographic classifications, and country surveys were carried out with data that were meaningful in all respects. The purpose of this Exercise Bikes report is to investigate growth trends, exciting opportunities, key obstacles, and future prospects. This research report covers information on strategic alliances, plans, new product launches, agreements, joint ventures, and key industry players. Reports are useful to customers, sellers, traders, service providers, and distributors.
Market split by Type, can be divided into:
Upright Exercise Bike
Recumbent Exercise Bike
Market split by Application, can be divided into:
Household Use
Commercial Gym
Others
Market split by Sales Channel, can be divided into:
Direct Channel
Distribution Channel
Market segment by Region/Country including:
North America (United States, Canada and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, UK, France, Italy, Russia and Spain etc.)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Australia and Southeast Asia etc.)
South America (Brazil, Argentina and Colombia etc.)
Middle East & Africa (South Africa, UAE and Saudi Arabia etc.)
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Chapter 1 Exercise Bikes Market Overview
1.1 Exercise Bikes Definition
1.2 Global Exercise Bikes Market Size Status and Outlook (2015-2030)
1.3 Global Exercise Bikes Market Size Comparison by Region (2015-2030)
1.4 Global Exercise Bikes Market Size Comparison by Type (2015-2030)
1.5 Global Exercise Bikes Market Size Comparison by Application (2015-2030)
1.6 Global Exercise Bikes Market Size Comparison by Sales Channel (2015-2030)
1.7 Exercise Bikes Market Dynamics (COVID-19 Impacts)
1.7.1 Market Drivers/Opportunities
1.7.2 Market Challenges/Risks
1.7.3 Market News (Mergers/Acquisitions/Expansion)
1.7.4 COVID-19 Impacts on Current Market
1.7.5 Post-Strategies of COVID-19 Outbreak
Chapter 2 Exercise Bikes Market Segment Analysis by Player
2.1 Global Exercise Bikes Sales and Market Share by Player (2018-2020)
2.2 Global Exercise Bikes Revenue and Market Share by Player (2018-2020)
2.3 Global Exercise Bikes Average Price by Player (2018-2020)
2.4 Players Competition Situation & Trends
2.5 Conclusion of Segment by Player
Chapter 3 Exercise Bikes Market Segment Analysis by Type
3.1 Global Exercise Bikes Market by Type
3.1.1 Upright Exercise Bike
3.1.2 Recumbent Exercise Bike
3.2 Global Exercise Bikes Sales and Market Share by Type (2015-2020)
3.3 Global Exercise Bikes Revenue and Market Share by Type (2015-2020)
3.4 Global Exercise Bikes Average Price by Type (2015-2020)
3.5 Leading Players of Exercise Bikes by Type in 2020
3.6 Conclusion of Segment by Type
Chapter 4 Exercise Bikes Market Segment Analysis by Application
4.1 Global Exercise Bikes Market by Application
4.1.1 Household Use
4.1.2 Commercial Gym
4.1.3 Others
4.2 Global Exercise Bikes Revenue and Market Share by Application (2015-2020)
4.3 Leading Consumers of Exercise Bikes by Application in 2020
4.4 Conclusion of Segment by Application
Chapter 5 Exercise Bikes Market Segment Analysis by Sales Channel
5.1 Global Exercise Bikes Market by Sales Channel
5.1.1 Direct Channel
5.1.2 Distribution Channel
5.2 Global Exercise Bikes Revenue and Market Share by Sales Channel (2015-2020)
5.3 Leading Distributors/Dealers of Exercise Bikes by Sales Channel in 2020
5.4 Conclusion of Segment by Sales Channel
Continued…
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A banner hung on an overpass south of Campbell River depicting a white nationalist statement is “not something we want our community to be known for,” says RCMP Sgt. Chris Voller.
The banner, which displayed a link to a Telegram Channel, which the company says is a “tool for broadcasting your public messages to large audiences” as well as a message with white supremacist content, was pictured hanging on the Airport Main overpass where it crosses Highway 19. The image has been shared on Facebook as well as Reddit, and had come to the attention of the Campbell River RCMP detachment.
“Like any other citizen of our area, I was disappointed,” said Voller. “I look at Campbell River as having a pretty diverse cultural background. We have a lot of Indigenous people, we’re a melting pot society, we have all this representation and then there’s somebody who is deciding to put this kind of message out.
“It’s twofold: it’s the wrong message — obviously that sort of thing has no place in Campbell River — and then two, to other individuals who are visiting our area it really reflects poorly on what I think Campbell River’s community base is,” he said. “It’s a good, respectful group of people that finds that different cultures actually enrich community and don’t take away from it, as that person would purport.”
Voller’s sentiment was echoed on social media. One Reddit user wrote in response to a person of colour living in Campbell River that “this is DEFINITELY not what CR is about. A group of my friends drove down to take it down, but it was already cut. Please know that you are more than welcome in our community.”
Voller said the detachment had another report about this kind of thing a few months ago. He is asking if people see further banners or messages like this to report them to the RCMP non-emergency line immediately.
“We would never promote a driver using a digital device, but if they could note if there’s a person or vehicle present there, we would value that,” he said. “If they are able to wait with it, let the police know and we’ll get there as soon as possible… Please leave it as it is, let the police get there and handle it. It would be treated as evidence.”
Though the social media attention could have the effect of increasing the message’s reach, Voller said that within Campbell River he thinks there is “no appetite for that.”
“People deserve to not have to see that. There’s enough tragic things going on in the world that draw our attention to negative things, we don’t need this in Campbell River,” he said. “This is the first time I’ve seen something that I believe is a race-based hate crime. It’s hard to say if this would meet the definition for a hate crime, but it’s certainly inflammatory. It’s racialized, and not anything that we would want to have in our community.”
“Our community has gone through a lot,” he said “We’ve had a lot of issues, especially in the past few months with violence and this sort of thing, and this is just not becoming of our community.”
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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The special board appointed by President Joe Biden to intervene in stalled railroad contract talks submitted its recommendations to the White House Tuesday on a potential deal covering 115,000 rail workers and avert a strike, but details of their recommendations weren't immediately available.
Railroads and unions will use those recommendations as the basis for a new round of negotiations over the next month. If they still can't agree on a new deal by mid September, federal law would allow a strike or lockout, but Congress is likely to intervene before then to keep the supply chain moving.
A railroad strike could devastate businesses that rely on Union Pacific, BNSF, Norfolk Southern, CSX and other major freight railroads to deliver raw materials and ship their products. That's why Congress isn't likely to allow a strike to happen. In past national rail labor disputes, lawmakers have voted to impose terms on the railroads before workers could strike.
A White House official said Biden is optimistic the report will provide a good framework for successful negotiations because avoiding a rail shutdown is in the nation's interests.
The report was distributed to the parties Tuesday, but the railroads and the unions didn’t immediately comment on any details. It wasn’t immediately clear how quickly the National Mediation Board would post the report online.
The railroads entered the Presidential Emergency Board process a month ago far apart from the 12 unions taking part. The unions have been seeking a 31% raise over the five years of the deal while the railroads were offering only 17% in compounded raises. The unions also don't want to see the cost of their health care coverage go up much in a new contract.
Railroad workers have gone without a raise since 2019 while the contract talks drug on. The workers expect to be compensated after staying on the job throughout the pandemic and enduring extensive job cuts in recent years. And strikes have become more common over the last two years in a variety of industries because unions generally feel empowered to ask for more.
The major freight railroads have eliminated nearly one-third of their jobs over the past six years as they overhauled their operations to run fewer, longer trains that need fewer locomotives and employees. Unions say the railroads expect more from the workers who remain, and that some railroads' tightened attendance policies make it harder to take time off because of all the job cuts.
In addition to disagreements over wages and benefits, unions have staunchly opposed a proposal from the railroads to cut the number of workers in a locomotive from two to one. A new proposed federal rule that would require two-man crews in most instances should make it harder for railroads to reduce crew sizes, but the railroads have been pressing for the change for several years. The unions argue that keeping two people on the crews isn't just about preserving jobs, but also safety.
Reaching a new agreement would likely make it easier for railroads to hire new employees, which they acknowledge they need to do to improve service and cut down on the delays that have plagued freight shipments this year. The major freight railroads have all said they want to hire hundreds more workers, but worker shortages are making that difficult. | https://www.myplainview.com/news/article/White-House-receives-plan-on-ending-railway-17377970.php | 2022-08-16T23:15:10Z | https://www.myplainview.com/news/article/White-House-receives-plan-on-ending-railway-17377970.php | true | 11 |
Puppy (PUPP) is a Binance Smart Chain currency supported across different blockchains leveraging modern technologies.
As cryptocurrencies become more and more familiar to the public, many novice users wonder if the decline of the days is temporary if it will continue in the bear market resulting in losses.
But a common way for a new user to lose money from cryptocurrencies is not the decreasing price but to fall victim to cyber fraud.
Due to the complexity of cryptocurrencies, many people fall into the trap of trusting illegal companies and strangers who promise some form of easy or quick profit.
A cryptocurrency scam can be done in various ways and we aim to introduce you to some of the most "common" frauds.
Continuing the list, it is time to report mistakes that are made due to haste, such mistakes have to do with the search in Google or other browsers. Someone for example may want to install MetaMask and in google search appear first a sponsored advertising for MetaMask wallet. However, scammers have made a page clone so most likely we will not be able to spot the difference and download instead of MetaMask infected software on our computer or even worse give our security words to make a transaction. Never write your seed phrases to log in to your account because in that way we give unlimited access to our account and our money.
Another scam alert is when you search for a specific cryptocurrency on google, and instead of going to the page of the currency you go to a clone page and buy a cryptocurrency that has the same name but has nothing to do with the token you wanted to buy. To avoid all this carelessness, the simplest solution is when someone wants to be transferred to a cryptocurrency site or exchange platform, visit coinmarketcap or nomics and click on the official webpage. It is 100% accurate you are in the right place.
As it is logical, most of us who are constantly looking for what new project come out or what new decentralized application is being made, many times in some of these pages, we permit our MetaMask wallet or other decentralized wallets to interact through Web 3.
There are several such pages that, after connecting to MetaMask, ask us to make a transaction with the smart contract address of the page and move us to the next tab with the acceptance, and here comes the fraud!
In the tab that will come out, usually many do not read what they give permission and just click accept, but even if they do read, the smart contract will have many tabs and we will only see the last one which may say something ordinary that will not arouse suspicion.
To see all the tabs we have to go to a small point below that says transfer to the previous ones, and only then we will see the point that writes about consent to give permission for unlimited transfer busd, bnb, usdt, or anything other.
If someone accepts it without realizing it, those who handle the smart contract address can steal your coins any time, not necessarily immediately.
Crypto users who watch their wallets on etherscan and bscscan explorers will have noticed too many times that they have been sent small quantities of cryptocurrencies without having bought them themselves. These cryptocurrencies may not seem to have any value or may have great value depending on what scammers want to do.
Usually, those that have no value are sent to too many wallets at once and their purpose is to try to gather information more easily about the transactions of your wallet. When they do this on a large scale, scammers try to combine information like what other wallets we have, what we do with our money, etc.
This information, in combination with some leaks that will be made from our data from time to time by various points, creates an information profile that can be used by several third parties.
Now in case they have great value, it is usually to make us try to redeem this value. However, since there will be no liquidity available in any exchange, they make us search a little more to find the currency’s website. Then they ask us to connect our wallet with the smart contract of the currency, and we permit to empty our money.
The safest way to invest in a new cryptocurrency like Puppy coin is by checking the following:
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BUFFALO, N.Y., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- M&T Bank Corporation ("M&T") (NYSE:MTB) announced that it has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.20 per share on its common stock.
The dividend will be payable Sept. 30, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business on Sept. 1, 2022.
M&T is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. M&T's principal banking subsidiary, M&T Bank, provides banking products and services in 12 states across the northeastern U.S. from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D.C. Trust-related services are provided in select markets in the U.S. and abroad by M&T's Wilmington Trust-affiliated companies and by M&T Bank.
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Hire underscores the company's focus on growth and innovation.
GUELPH, ON, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Camis Inc., a leading provider of reservation and facilities management solutions for government-operated parks and campgrounds across Canada and the United States, announced today that it has appointed Kim Mackie as its Chief Executive Officer.
Kim is a seasoned SaaS technology leader with a strong track record of driving growth and customer success across the North American market. Kim comes to Camis with over 20 years of experience building strong teams, developing new markets, and implementing growth strategies in fast-growing software businesses.
"I am excited to join Camis and be part of a culture that takes so much pride in delivering valuable solutions to our customers," said Mackie. "Camis will continue to push harder to lead in our industry as we strive to exceed customer expectations, expand product offerings, build partnerships, and refine our approach to meet the evolving needs of the reservation and parks management market."
Kim joins Camis at an exciting time in the company's history when demand for the reservation and parks management solutions offered by Camis are at an all-time high. Over 725 government-operated parks, harbors, and marinas situated in Canada and the United States presently use the SaaS, call center, and infrastructure support solutions powered by Camis. Each year over 3 million customers book their outdoor experience on a Camis platform.
Founded in 1979, Camis has relationships with over 725 park managers across federal, state, and provincial campgrounds to help manage millions of reservations annually. With offices in Ontario, Maryland, Michigan, and Wisconsin, Camis' product offering includes a feature-rich reservation management solution, in-house call center services, and secure payment management solutions. Learn more at camis.com
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When Russia attacked Ukraine, “experts” said the country would fall within days.
It hasn’t.
One reason is that the Russian military wasn’t as effective as people thought. Another is that Ukrainians surprised the world by courageously defending their country.
A third reason is that volunteers from everywhere stepped in to help.
People with combat experience joined Ukraine’s Foreign Legion. Doctors, nurses and others with medical experience are keeping the country’s health-care system going. Several thousand others do humanitarian work, like distributing food and medicine.
For my video this week, Stossel TV executive producer Maxim Lott went to Ukraine to record them at work.
He rode along with ambulance driver Didrik Gunnestad, a 27-year-old volunteer from Norway. Gunnestad delivered supplies and drove sick people out of dangerous areas.
“It was learning by doing,” he says. Ambulances were desperately needed. “Most things that happen here are done by volunteers, not government officials.”
Tom Palmer, an American with the Atlas Network think tank, raised more than $1 million in aid for Ukraine. He flew it to Poland and then drove some of it into Ukraine himself. He worked with Ukrainian volunteers to find out where aid was most needed.
“It was just astonishing to see this network emerge,” says Palmer. “It wasn’t centrally directed. . . . [Volunteers] solved a lot of micro problems that big hierarchies can’t see.”
The volunteers also reduce waste.
“There is a lot of loss” in big charities like the Red Cross, says Gunnestad. “Not that someone is skimming off the top; it’s just the cost of being a big organization.”
Governments are even more bureaucratic.
Poland’s government does want to help Ukraine, but its bureaucracy often makes it hard. When Gunnestad and Lott went to a depot where Gunnestad had previously picked up donated goods, they found that the bureaucracy had changed the rules. Now Gunnestad was supposed to write a letter to the Polish government to get supplies. Since they didn’t have time to wait, they left empty-handed.
Even the Ukrainian government makes it needlessly hard for volunteers to deliver goods. They force most everyone to wait in long lines at the borders. When Lott and Gunnestad crossed this summer, there were still mile-long lines.
Ambulances, at least, are generally allowed to skip the line. “But sometimes there’s a guard who doesn’t like it,” says Gunnestad. “We have had patients almost dying because of guards like that.”
As he drove past the long line of trucks, he sighed and said, “I feel so sorry for the drivers of the trucks. Some could be in line for days or even a week!”
Many of those truckers are trying to bring in needed supplies, but “they were only allowing 400 Ukrainian trucks per day,” says Palmer. “That’s just nothing. Why couldn’t they bring in more? If you need to inspect them, get more inspectors!”
The bureaucracy didn’t.
“You have maybe seven checkpoints, but only two are open,” complains Gunnestad. “They could at least open all seven.”
Lott notes, “Volunteers can’t do everything. They don’t supply the military or provide fuel. But they are saving lives.”
For example, Gunnestad’s team picks up patients at overburdened hospitals and takes them to less-busy facilities.
They also deliver supplies to neglected Ukrainian hospitals. Gunnestad says small hospitals often get nothing from the government or the Red Cross. “We have a chance to help places that are forgotten,” he says.
You can help Gunnestad do this work by donating to his GoFundMe page. It’s a way to help Ukrainians without taking the risks that Gunnestad does.
His ambulance has been hit with bullets. Fortunately, no volunteer has been hit.
“I always have been the person who runs into dangerous situations,” he says. “I think this work is so meaningful that I’m willing to die for it.”
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ROCKFORD (WREX) — The not-too-hot, not-too-cool conditions settle in for the next 2 days. This weekend, however, provides a little variety with incoming rain chances.
A little parade of high pressure keeps conditions clear and quiet through Thursday. That means the weather we felt Tuesday repeats itself for the next 2 days.
At night, keep an eye out for patchy fog like we saw Monday night. Overall, visibility won't be hindered too much, but watch out driving around early Wednesday. Temperatures fall to the middle 50s overnight.
Wednesday warms back up to the low 80s with mainly sunny weather. Thursday copies these conditions for another warm day.
The next weather system arrives Friday. The day starts dry, then rain chances creep up late in the day. This system stalls over us this weekend, providing occasional scattered showers and storms. We won't get rained out, but plan on rounds of rain mixed with hours of dry time. Temperatures stay in the 70s starting Friday. | https://www.wrex.com/news/top-stories/pleasant-summer-weather-takes-us-through-midweek/article_5e62355e-1da4-11ed-9c2e-87010b6a5554.html | 2022-08-16T23:26:37Z | https://www.wrex.com/news/top-stories/pleasant-summer-weather-takes-us-through-midweek/article_5e62355e-1da4-11ed-9c2e-87010b6a5554.html | true | 1 |
It was reported on Sunday that the LA Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers would meet for the first time this season on Oct. 20, which would be the Clippers’ first game of the season and the Lakers’ home opener.
Well, courtesy of Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, now we know the dates for all four matchups of the two Los Angeles teams.
Yahoo Sources: Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers will square off on following dates for 2022-23 NBA season:
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) August 16, 2022
Oct. 20 on TNT (Lakers home)
Nov. 9 on ESPN (Clippers home)
Jan. 24 on TNT (Lakers home)
April 5 on ESPN (Clippers home)
The game on Oct. 20 is a Thursday while the game on Jan. 24 is a Tuesday. Hence, they’re both TNT games. Both of those games are slated to be designated home games for the Lakers.
Meanwhile, the games on Nov. 9 and Apr. 5 are both Wednesdays. That’s why ESPN gets the nod. Both of those games are designated as home games for the Clippers.
The Clippers went 4-0 against the Lakers last season and have won all seven games against their Crypto.com Arena co-tenants since Tyronn Lue took over as head coach of L.A.’s “other team.”
Since the 2012-13 season, the Clippers have gone 32-7 in the 39 regular season contests between the two teams. The Los Angeles squads have still never met in the postseason.
Kawhi Leonard is 5-2 against the Lakers as a member of the Clippers and is averaging 25.7 points, 6.1 rebounds and 4.4 assists on 48.4% shooting in those games. Paul George is also 5-2 against the Lakers since joining the Clippers. He’s averaged 24.3 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4.1 assists on 51.3% shooting during that time.
Meanwhile, across the hall, LeBron James has gone 3-7 against the Clippers since signing with the Lakers. James has averaged 22.8 points, 9.5 rebounds and 6.7 assists in those games, but he’s only shot 39.5% from the field. Anthony Davis, James’ running mate, is 2-6 against the Clippers since joining James in Los Angeles. Davis has averaged 24.0 points, 8.1 rebounds and 2.8 assists on 48.2% shooting against the Clippers.
You can find Justin Russo’s daily content on the LA Clippers by subscribing to his Patreon feed, and you can also follow him on Twitter at @FlyByKnite. | https://www.clipsnation.com/2022/8/16/23308242/clippers-lakers-nba-schedule-dates-kawhi-leonard-paul-george-lebron-james-anthony-davis | 2022-08-16T23:29:43Z | https://www.clipsnation.com/2022/8/16/23308242/clippers-lakers-nba-schedule-dates-kawhi-leonard-paul-george-lebron-james-anthony-davis | true | 1 |
BLUFORD, Ill. – Authorities served a warrant for a high-profile drug bust Tuesday morning near Mt. Vernon, Illinois.
A high-risk team with the Mt. Vernon Police Department, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and an ILEAS tactical team all responded to a site in the village of Bluford. Authorities gathered with several large cars and specialized gear.
Authorities have spent several weeks investigating reports of illegal drug activity in Bluford. Photos shared by the Mt. Vernon Police Department connect one farming services building with the investigation.
FOX 2 has requested additional information from the Mt. Vernon Police Department, which had planned to release new information later Tuesday. We will update as more information becomes available. | https://fox2now.com/news/illinois/high-profile-drug-bust-near-mt-vernon-illinois/ | 2022-08-16T23:30:57Z | https://fox2now.com/news/illinois/high-profile-drug-bust-near-mt-vernon-illinois/ | true | null |
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