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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A child likely died from a rare infection caused by a brain-eating amoeba after swimming in an eastern Nebraska river, health officials said, making it the second such probable death in the Midwest this summer and raising the question of whether climate change is playing a role.
The Douglas County Department of Health based in Omaha, Nebraska, reported Wednesday that doctors believe the child died of primary amebic meningoencephalitis, a usually fatal infection caused by the naegleria fowleri amoeba. Health officials believe the child came into contact with the amoeba on Sunday while swimming in the Elkhorn River just west of Omaha.
Officials have not released the child’s identity.
Last month, a Missouri resident died of the same infection likely caused by the amoeba at Lake of Three Fires in southwestern Iowa. Iowa officials closed the lake’s beach as a precaution for nearly three weeks.
People are usually infected when water containing the amoeba enters the body through the nose while swimming or diving into lakes and rivers. Other sources have been documented, including tainted tap water in a Houston-area city in 2020. Symptoms include fever, headache, nausea or vomiting, progressing to a stiff neck, loss of balance, hallucinations and seizures.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says naegleria fowleri infections are rare — there are about three cases in the United States every year — but that those infections are overwhelmingly fatal.
There were 154 cases reported between 1962 and 2021 in the U.S., with only four survivors, according to the CDC. Of those, 71 cases were reported between 2000 and 2021. Texas and Florida recorded the most infections with 39 and 37 cases respectively, and the amoeba is typically found in southern states because it thrives in waters that are warmer than 86 degrees Fahrenheit (30 Celsius).
But infections have migrated north in recent years, including two cases in Minnesota since 2010, Douglas County Health Director Dr. Lindsey Huse noted during a news conference Thursday.
“Our regions are becoming warmer,” she said. “As things warm up, the water warms up and water levels drop because of drought, you see that this organism is a lot happier and more typically grows in those situations.”
According to the National Water Information System, the surface water temperature near where the child was swimming was between 86 and 92 degrees.
Jacob Lorenzo-Morales, a researcher at the Universidad de La Laguna in the Canary Islands who has studied naegleria fowleri, said Thursday that an increase in infections since 2000 can be blamed on two factors: better knowledge and diagnosis of the disease, and the rising temperature in bodies of water providing “a perfect environment” for the amoeba to thrive.
Researcher Sutherland Maciver, who has studied the amoeba at the Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences at Edinburgh Medical School in Scotland, says not all infections are reported and that the 430 cases that have ever been reported worldwide are almost certainly an undercount. And, he said, scientists cannot say with certainty that the Nebraska case is directly attributable to climate change.
The two researchers co-authored a paper titled “Is Naegleria fowleri an Emerging Parasite?” that examined factors behind the increase in reported cases.
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New York, July 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Global Corporate Leadership Training Market 2022-2026" - https://www.reportlinker.com/p05126552/?utm_source=GNW
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The report offers an up-to-date analysis of the current global market scenario, the latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment. The market is driven by increased spending on corporate leadership training, the long duration of leadership training programs is beneficial for vendors, and awareness about the impact of good leadership on an organization's financial health.
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ST. CHARLES COUNTY — A woman was charged this week with child endangerment after police say her young son was spotted, naked and alone, running down busy Veterans Memorial Parkway in Lake Saint Louis.
St. Charles County prosecutors on Tuesday charged 45-year-old Kristie Lynn Myers with two counts of second-degree endangering the welfare of a child, a misdemeanor. Myers lives in the first block of Bayside Court in Lake Saint Louis.
Myers is scheduled to go before a judge on Oct. 24.
The boy was uninjured in the incident in early June. Lake Saint Louis police Lt. Patrick Doering told the Post-Dispatch that the boy was 3 or 4 years old. Doering said a police report identifies Myers as a parent of the boy.
A motorist spotted the naked boy on June 7 "running around and near" traffic on Veterans Memorial Parkway, which has a speed limit of 45 mph. The motorist stopped his car and tried to run after the boy to get him safely off the road. The boy ran away from the man, police said.
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The motorist told police he saw the boy run into a home on Bayside Court, where another young boy was — and no parent or adult in sight.
The motorist called police, who showed up and searched for a parent or guardian and couldn't find one.
Both boys were juveniles but police didn't provide an age of the second boy. A police report said the boys were "clearly not capable of caring for themselves." One couldn't speak and communicated mostly by "facial and body language," police said.
The boys were taken into protective custody and evaluated at a hospital.
Charges allege that Myers "acted with criminal negligence in a manner that created a substantial risk to the life, body and health" of the two children left alone.
The misdemeanors Myers faces each carry a punishment of up to a year in jail. Court records Friday did not list an attorney for Myers, and she could not be reached for comment. | https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/mom-charged-after-young-son-spotted-alone-and-naked-on-lake-saint-louis-street/article_178562e8-c3ac-5685-86b7-791d7284bc95.html | 2022-08-19T17:04:02Z | https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/mom-charged-after-young-son-spotted-alone-and-naked-on-lake-saint-louis-street/article_178562e8-c3ac-5685-86b7-791d7284bc95.html | true | 2 |
Hot coffee, cold heart.
A young barista has quit her job at Starbucks after her manager purportedly suggested she put her dog down on a different day so that she wouldn’t miss her shift.
Auralee Smith, 21, worked part-time at an undisclosed franchise location in New Jersey for more than two years before she texted her boss saying she may need a day off to recover following the death of her pet pooch, Gandy, back in February.
“I’m sorry to do this but I’m trying to find coverage for my Sunday shift,” Smith allegedly wrote, according to screenshots she posted on Twitter. “I have to put my dog down on Saturday night and I will be an absolute mess. She’s my best friend. I’m just letting you know ahead of time, I’m going to text some people and see if they can help out.”
The manager — who has not been publicly identified — allegedly responded: “I’m really gonna need you to find coverage. I understand it’s a tough situation but you have plenty of notice so it’s not going to be approved if you don’t come in. Is there a way you could do it on a night where you don’t work the next day?”
Smith said she was so stunned by the messages that she replied with her resignation.
“I’ll do my best to find coverage. I’m sorry this is inconvenient but it’s the family dog and she’s very sick and it’s what my family has decided to do. I can’t reschedule when I put my dog down for Starbucks,” a screenshot of the message read. “This is also me putting in my two weeks officially. I’ve worked for this company for 2.5 years and I appreciate what it’s done for me but I’m ready to move on.”
The message exchange has garnered more than 244,000 likes on Twitter since it was posted late last month.
In an interview with Insider, Smith hit out at the coffee giant, claiming the franchise as “toxic” and “callous.”
“To me, this is just the mentality that Starbucks promotes behind the scenes,” she alleged. “It just kept getting worse over my time at Starbucks that the mentality that leads to somebody asking me to change the day I put my dog to sleep.”
She further claimed that Starbucks is “sticking so hard to this idea that they’re trying to be a little family-owned coffee shop or something and not the McDonald’s of coffee shops.”
“It’s not a little mom-and-pop store, and they expect you to act like it is while everything is short-staffed and toxic and callous,” the ex-barista alleged.
In a response to Insider, Starbucks said that Smith did not ask for personal or sick leave, which the company offers. She eventually had her shift covered and did not need to change the day her dog was put down.
“The health and well-being of our partners is and continues to be our top priority. In this instance, we were able to support this partner in getting her work covered at that time,” a Starbucks spokesperson told Insider in a statement.
The Post has reached out to the company for further comment.
Working conditions at Starbucks have been in the headlines this past year after stores across the country started to unionize.
Back in December, a Buffalo-area store became the first Starbucks-owned outlet to unionize in company history, with hundreds of stores subsequently following suit.
As of Aug. 3, 209 Starbucks stores have officially unionized, according to the National Labor Relations Board, with many voting to join the large, established Workers United union.
Starbucks is vehemently opposed to the movement and has hit back, even sending a letter to President Biden in June after the Commander-in-Chief met with a unionizing barista at the White House.
“A majority of our partners (employees) oppose being members of a union and the unionization tactics being deployed by Workers United,” the company wrote.
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OLEAN — The 90th annual Hinsdale Central School Alumni Dinner Dance was held earlier this summer at the Pulaski Club.
The event began with a cocktail hour at 6:30 p.m. and was followed by a chicken barbeque dinner. All enjoyed a good meal and danced the night away to music provided by Generations. Three 50 years anniversary classes were honored. | https://www.oleantimesherald.com/news/hinsdale-central-alumni-hold-90th-dinner-dance/article_0aa0fe95-a394-5338-8ad9-3a105bbabd1f.html | 2022-08-19T17:10:12Z | https://www.oleantimesherald.com/news/hinsdale-central-alumni-hold-90th-dinner-dance/article_0aa0fe95-a394-5338-8ad9-3a105bbabd1f.html | false | null |
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Canadian flags hang alongside those of the French and British on the streets of Dieppe, France, each August as the city marks the anniversary of an important and disastrous day during the Second World War.
Eighty years ago today, more than 5,000 Canadian soldiers were sent onto the beaches in an attempt to breach the occupied town from the sea.
Among them was 20-year-old Gordon Fennell, a member of the Calgary Tanks regiment, who has returned this week to commemorate the battle in which more than 900 Canadians died.
Fennell is one of the very few remaining survivors of Operation Jubilee, one of the best-known and deadliest events of the entire war for Canada.
The mayor of Dieppe, Nicolas Langlois, presented a medal to Fennell during a commemoration ceremony in the city today.
Of the more than one million Canadians who served during the war, it’s estimated about 20,000 are still alive today, and their average age is 95.
Historian Mike Bechthold says it’s more important than ever to hear their stories and honour their sacrifices.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the Dieppe raid was one of the most difficult and tragic days of the Second World War for Canada.
He says the objective of the Canadian soldiers, along with their British and American allies, was to test the enemy’s defences, damage its port facilities and gather important intelligence to help defeat Nazi Germany.
“Unfortunately, the Canadian soldiers who came ashore were met with sustained enemy fire, and only a few small groups of Canadians managed to reach the streets of Dieppe,” Trudeau says in a statement.
In the air, the Royal Canadian Air Force and the British Royal Air Force continued the offensive, but after nine hours of intense fighting were forced to retreat and return to Britain, he says.
He says in addition to those wounded or killed, some 1,946 were taken as prisoners of war and most remained captive until the end of the war.
Despite this devastating setback, Canadian and Allied soldiers showed exceptional heroism, resilience and courage and the raid was instrumental in leading the Allies to victory over Nazi Germany, he says.
“On this day, we pay tribute to the thousands of Canadians who made the ultimate sacrifice at Dieppe,” Trudeau says.
“Lest we forget.”
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Former Mercury Insurance General Adjuster Katie Peterson Made a Difference in Policyholders' Lives
LOS ANGELES, July 1, 2022 -- Mercury Insurance MCY has continued to make a difference for its customers every day for 60 years, helping them protect their families and belongings, and put their lives back together after unexpected events.
"Mercury Insurance helps customers navigate the unexpected," said Mercury Insurance Vice President of Underwriting Kelly Butler. "Recovering from loss is more than just putting the pieces back together, it's the ability to get back on one's feet. Our agents and team members are recognized for what they do for our customers every day, and they are appreciated."
Oftentimes, policyholders reach out when a Mercury team member goes above and beyond. Katie Peterson, formerly a Mercury Insurance General Adjuster, has made a lasting impression with several families throughout her career. Two share their stories about how she stepped in after the devastation caused by the 2018 Carr Fire, the 7th largest fire in California history.
The Carr Fire resulted in 38,000 evacuations, 536 structures destroyed, 117 structures damaged as well as multiple fatalities. On July 26, 2018, a rare powerful inferno, dubbed the "firenado," which had winds in excess of 143 mph equal to an EF-3 tornado made of pure fire destroyed many residences. The Lloyd family from California were one of them in which the fire chased them from their home with nothing but the clothing on their backs, as there was no warning from this fire phenomenon.
To read the entire story, visit https://www.mercuryinsurance.com/resources/mercury-news/how-mercury-helps-during-wildfire-season.html
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Mercury Insurance MCY is a multiple-line insurance carrier predominantly offering personal auto, homeowners, and renters insurance through a network of independent agents in Arizona, California, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Texas and Virginia, as well as auto insurance in Florida. Mercury writes other lines of insurance in various states, including commercial, business owners and business auto, landlord, home-sharing, ride-hailing and mechanical protection insurance.
Since 1962, Mercury has provided customers with tremendous value for their insurance dollar by pairing ultracompetitive rates with excellent customer service. Mercury has earned "A" ratings from A.M. Best and Fitch, as well as ranking highest in the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Insurance Digital Experience Study,SM recognized as one of the "Best Insurance Company in America for 2022" by Forbes and four consecutive "Best Auto Insurance Company" awards from Insure.com. For more information visit http://www.MercuryInsurance.com or follow the company on Twitter or Facebook.
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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - July 1, 2022) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of IonQ, Inc. IONQ between March 30, 2021 and May 2, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important August 1, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased IonQ securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the IonQ class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6703 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than August 1, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) IonQ had not yet developed a 32-qubit quantum computer; (2) IonQ's 11-qubit quantum computer suffered from significant error rates, rendering it useless; (3) IonQ's quantum computer is not sufficiently reliable, so it is not accessible despite being available through major cloud providers; (4) a significant portion of IonQ's revenue was derived from improper round-tripping transactions with related parties; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about IonQ's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the IonQ class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6703 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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Friday, August 19, 2022 – The people of Korhogo, a tribe in Ivory Coast, reportedly play football with the butts on display.
The 6th edition of the Sacred Wood Tournament of Pero Insiders in Korhogo occurred last week and photos from the event have been posted on Facebook.
The photos show several male footballers partially naked with some using a tiny piece of clothing to protect their modesty.
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Gov. Noem Announces Pay Increases for Correctional Security Officers
PIERRE, S.D.(STL.News) Governor Kristi Noem announced immediate pay increases for correctional security officers at the South Dakota Department of Corrections (DOC).
“These permanent pay increases will assist us with recruiting and retaining quality correctional security officers,” said Governor Kristi Noem. “These increases show officers our appreciation for their service to our state. Sec. Wasko and I will continue to focus on solving problems and prioritizing the security of both our correctional officers and the inmates that they manage.”
Pay will increase for officers across the board. Starting pay for correctional officers will increase from $20 an hour to $23.50 an hour. Additionally, raises will be instituted for security officers up to $28 an hour.
“This is the latest step to improve safety and the overall culture at DOC. We are proud of our corrections employees and grateful for their service,” said Kellie Wasko, Secretary of the Department of Corrections. “Thanks to Governor Noem’s leadership, our Department has made tremendous progress in the past several months. There is still much work left to do, including newer and safer facilities, and we are committed to getting that accomplished.”
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Jeff Lewis recalls terrifying robbery which occurred in his Los Angeles neighborhood: 'All of a sudden, police cars, helicopters, everything'
Jeff Lewis opened up about the scene in his neighborhood after a woman was allegedly robbed down the street from his Los Angeles residence in broad daylight.
Lewis' neighbor, a 71-year-old woman in the Beverly Grove area, was zip tied, robbed and pistol whipped at her home on Wednesday afternoon, Fox 11 reports, citing authorities.
The Bravo star, 52, recalled being at home at the time of the invasion and revealed why he refused to hand over surveillance footage from his backyard over fears detectives would see him naked in the videos.
'All of a sudden, police cars, helicopters, everything': Jeff Lewis has opened up about the terrifying home invasion which occurred across the street from his Los Angeles residence in broad daylight
'The crazy part is, we were home at the time. We were at the office. And all of a sudden, police cars, helicopters, everything,' Jeff said on his SiriusXM show, Jeff Lewis Live, on Thursday.
'What I don't understand — and she's a nice lady, I've talked to her several times — maybe I've seen her with a little gold Rolex on her or whatever, but I was wondering why they targeted them?
'Because there are a lot of beautiful houses in [my] neighborhood, but that house is kind of modest. So I was kind of like, "Why do they target them?" But they do have five expensive cars.'
However, when authorities asked him to turn over surveillance footage from his backyard to gleam more information about the robbery, Jeff refused to do so.
'I don't always wear clothes back there': However, when authorities asked him to turn over surveillance footage from his backyard to gleam more information about the robbery, Jeff refused to do so
The Flipping Out star revealed he doesn't 'always wear clothes' in the backyard and likes to go into the pool and 'sex it up' when his five-year-old daughter Monroe is not at home.
'Our house is almost right across the street, so they were going and knocking on all the doors and they wanted to see our cameras... I looked at our camera and I can't see the street past the wall and the hedges and the gates, so I'm like, this is not going to do them any sort of service because they can't see the house for the street,' he said.
'But they came to the house like, three times. They said, "Look, we want to look at this footage in case there's any shadows or anything like that."'
'I did not cooperate': Lewis, pictured May 2022, revealed he did not hand over his surveillance footage over fears video would contain footage of him naked
He later said he told authorities: 'I said, "My AV cabinet is downstairs and I kind of don't want you going through it. Because, to be honest with you, one of these cameras faces the backyard and I don't always wear clothes back there."
'Like, if Monroe's not home, we might go in the pool and sex it up. Sometimes I'm so drunk, I don't remember what happens... There could be nine people for all I know,' he admitted. 'So I said, "You know, I just worry about giving the DVR to the detective. I'm on TV.'"
'So I did not surrender the DVR... I did not cooperate,' he concluded.
He said his neighbor was now 'just bruised, banged up a little bit' and, according to Lewis, she did not incur any broken bones or get stitches.
On the mend: He said his neighbor was now 'just bruised, banged up a little bit' and, according to Lewis, she did not incur any broken bones or get stitches; pictured June 2022
Dillon Anthony Klincke has been named as a suspect and has since been arrested, according to People, citing the LAPD.
According to a statement from the LAPD: 'On August 17, 2022, around 2:26 p.m., a lone male suspect entered a residence located in the 6600 block of West 5th Street.
'Once inside the location the suspect pistol whipped the victim and demanded access to a safe that contained a large amount of expensive jewelry. The suspect gained access to the safe, removed the jewelry and fled the location with the victim’s property.
'The victim sustained bruises and lacerations as a result of being struck by the suspect. She was treated by Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics and released at scene.'
An investigation into the matter is in its early stages. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11128031/Jeff-Lewis-recalls-terrifying-robbery-occurred-LA-neighborhood.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-08-19T17:23:15Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11128031/Jeff-Lewis-recalls-terrifying-robbery-occurred-LA-neighborhood.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | true | 2 |
No fresh injury concerns for Barrow
Barrow have no fresh injury concerns as they prepare to face Harrogate.
The Bluebirds beat Walsall 2-1 in midweek and manager Pete Wild confirmed that there were no knocks picked up.
Sam McClelland is likely to line up again for Barrow after an impressive start for them since joining in the summer, and he scored his first league goal against the Saddlers.
Ben Whitfield is also expected to feature after impressing since joining from Stockport in the summer.
Harrogate still have defensive absences for their trip to Cumbria.
Rory McArdle (hamstring) and Will Smith (knee) are ruled out.
Captain Josh Falkingham is also sidelined for the game and Max Wright is still recovering from an ankle issue.
Harrogate are currently ninth in the League Two table.
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By Joshua Kirby
Fresenius SE & Co. said Friday that Chief Executive Officer Stephan Sturm will leave the company next month, to be replaced by Michael Sen, current CEO of subsidiary Fresenius Kabi.
Mr. Sen will take the reins of the German healthcare company on Oct. 1, having been unanimously appointed by the supervisory board, Fresenius said.
Mr. Sturm, CEO since 2016, leaves the company on good terms, the company said.
Mr. Sen will remain head of Fresenius Kabi until a replacement is appointed, the company said. Prior to joining Fresenius, he managed conglomerate Siemens AG's healthcare business Siemens Healthineers AG and its energy business, Fresenius said.
Write to Joshua Kirby at joshua.kirby@wsj.com; @joshualeokirby
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The parent company of CTV News says it will launch an internal workplace review amid criticism of its dismissal of Lisa LaFlamme from her role as chief anchor.
Bell Media says in a statement it “regrets” the way in which LaFlamme’s departure was handled, as it “may have left viewers with the wrong impression” that her storied career wasn’t valued.
On Monday, LaFlamme released a video statement saying she was “blindsided” after finding out in June that Bell Media was ending her contract at CTV National News. She said she kept the news under wraps until the details were finalized.
The dismissal, which Bell described as a “business decision,” raised questions among media observers about whether sexism and ageism played a role in the shakeup.
Bell Media says in its statement today it takes allegations of discrimination “very seriously” and is taking steps to initiate an independent, third-party internal workplace review in the newsroom over the coming weeks.
LaFlamme’s departure and her replacement were announced on the same day Monday, frustrating viewers who felt LaFlamme should have had a proper sign-off and career retrospective after 35 years with the company.
An internal memo sent by a CTV executive yesterday said LaFlamme turned down the opportunity to bid farewell on air.
RELATED: Media analysts say shakeup at CTV News robbed many of a historic moment | https://www.northislandgazette.com/business/bell-media-to-launch-ctv-newsroom-review-amid-criticism-of-lisa-laflamme-ouster/ | 2022-08-19T17:32:07Z | https://www.northislandgazette.com/business/bell-media-to-launch-ctv-newsroom-review-amid-criticism-of-lisa-laflamme-ouster/ | true | 12 |
(NEXSTAR) – The AMC theater chain is hoping you’ll spend one of your summer nights watching “Grease” on the big screen.
Adam Aron, the CEO of AMC Theatres, announced on Twitter that “Grease” will return to theaters in honor of Olivia Newton-John, who passed earlier this month at 73.
Aron added that the showings will be part of the theater chain’s “$5 Fan Faves” movie deal, meaning the screenings will cost only $5 plus tax. Some of the proceeds will also be donated to charity.
“An inexpensive $5 admission price, and through our charity AMC Cares we will donate $1 per sold ticket to breast cancer research,” Aron added.
Aron did not specify how many theaters would be participating, but said “many” of the chain’s locations would be hosting “Grease” screenings this weekend. Specific showtimes and participating theaters can be found at AMC’s official website.
Newton-John, who passed away on Aug. 8, had first been diagnosed with breast caner in the early 1990s. Throughout the following years, she became an advocate for breast cancer awareness and championed research initiatives and charities. She also helped to create the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness & Research Centre in Melbourne, Australia. | https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/entertainment-news/grease-returns-to-theaters-for-5-in-honor-of-olivia-newton-john-amc-to-donate-to-breast-cancer-research/ | 2022-08-19T17:32:37Z | https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/entertainment-news/grease-returns-to-theaters-for-5-in-honor-of-olivia-newton-john-amc-to-donate-to-breast-cancer-research/ | true | 13 |
Bodybuilding has always been a serious sport, but bodybuilders are difficult to miss. Bodybuilding is an activity that involves strengthening and enlarging the muscles in the body. Although it seems as though everyone’s into it, it’s still a sport that involves a lot of strenuous exercise and following a disciplined diet.
Over the years, bodybuilders have often been associated with using unnatural methods to gain their physique. While steroids are often used, modern-day bodybuilders prefer to stick to natural substances.
Years of research and practice have shown how dangerous substances like steroids can be in the long run. That has changed the bodybuilding game, and people are now more aware of the importance of sticking to natural techniques.
Best Ways to Train as Natural Bodybuilder
First of all, your diet as a bodybuilder plays a huge role in muscle growth. Everyone knows they have to eat a lot of protein to grow their muscles. However, other macronutrients are just as important.
For the kind of intense training bodybuilding requires, you need a lot of carbs to fuel your workouts and provide energy for the rest of the day. Among carbs, adequate fiber is also important to digest the food you’re taking in and keep your gut healthy.
Let’s not forget fats, which regulate the blood pressure and cholesterol amidst the intense exercising and protein consumption. They also facilitate the absorption of certain vitamins, contributing to cell growth and metabolic function.
Determining the required amount of each nutrient varies from person to person. Bodybuilders calculate that based on several factors, such as height, goal weight, current weight, training intensity, lifestyle habits, etc.
Speaking of vitamins, bodybuilders need to make sure they get sufficient amounts of them in a day to keep their body functioning well. Vitamins also regulate immune function and hormone secretion. That's especially important in male bodybuilders, as testosterone contributes to muscular hypertrophy.
When it comes to exercise, bodybuilders need to follow strict fitness programmes compromising mainly compound movements, i.e. exercises that target multiple muscle groups. They need to be performed in multiple sets of high reps.
Progressive loading is also an important factor in terms of getting stronger. It's advisable to start with lighter weights and higher reps before progressing to higher loads performed in lower reps.
Bodybuilders also benefit more from segregating muscle groups throughout the week. This is what a quintessential bodybuilding schedule would look like:
Monday: Chest, shoulders, triceps
Tuesday: Legs
Wednesday: Rest
Thursday: Back and biceps
Friday: Legs
Saturday: Rest
Each day should ideally have seven to eight exercises performed for four to five sets, with reps ranging between three to five for heavy weights, and 15 to 20 for lighter loads.
With such strenuous workouts, it makes sense for bodybuilders to get adequate rest to allow their muscles to recover well and grow. Also, energy needs to be replenished for optimal performance in the next workout session.
Takeaway
Becoming a bodybuilder is a long, winding road, but bodybuilders claim that it’s truly a rewarding journey. It’s important to be proud of your achievements and not compare your journey to someone else’s. The grind is real, and only a few are determined enough to take it on. So go on, and hustle for that muscle.
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Larson looking forward to racing Raikkonen at Watkins Glen
By JENNA FRYER
AP Auto Racing Writer
NASCAR has a record seven different countries represented in Sunday’s race at Watkins Glen International, and the headliner is 2007 Formula One champion Kimi Raikkonen. His Cup debut has the NASCAR regulars excited to race against the Finn, and that includes Kyle Larson. The reigning Cup champion says he’s looking forward to studying Raikkonen’s data and understanding how the road racer attacks the course. But with so many newcomers in the field as NASCAR winds down its regular season, those battling for the final playoff spot are skittish to race against those unfamiliar with NASCAR. | https://ktvz.com/news/2022/08/19/larson-looking-forward-to-racing-raikkonen-at-watkins-glen/ | 2022-08-19T17:33:23Z | https://ktvz.com/news/2022/08/19/larson-looking-forward-to-racing-raikkonen-at-watkins-glen/ | true | null |
LOS ANGELES, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Catalyst Environmental Solutions Corporation (Catalyst), a full-service environmental consulting firm specializing in the water resources, energy, infrastructure, and land development sectors, is pleased to announce the acquisition of AWR Environmental Corporation (AWR). With offices in Oakland, California and Portland, Oregon, AWR will provide a platform for growth in the Bay Area and further strengthen the Catalyst presence in the Pacific Northwest. With Catalyst's strong presence in Southern California, the acquisition positions the firm for additional geographic growth within our core market sectors.
AWR provides expert technical and strategic services to private and public clients that are seeking to identify, evaluate, manage, reduce, and remediate risks and liabilities associated with legacy contamination. AWR is a leader in supporting the redevelopment of brownfield and distressed properties including the design and installation of complex vapor intrusion mitigation systems. In addition, AWR has pioneered the beneficial reuse of dredged sediment from reservoirs and waterways for shoreline reinforcement for climate change resiliency, construction, agriculture, and habitat restoration.
"We are very happy to have AWR join the Catalyst Team. As their President, Steve built a solid foundation for site remediation, and brought a keen eye for new perspectives on challenging issues that helped his clients better navigate the dynamic conditions of today. AWR both strengthens our current service offerings and provides a new platform for growth in Northern California. Catalyst provides innovative solutions for a complex world, and the addition of AWR positions us well to expand this quest and to better serve our clients" said Dan Tormey, President of Catalyst.
Steve Michelson, President and owner of AWR, stated "Everyone at AWR is very excited to join the Catalyst Team. Because Catalyst and AWR leadership previously worked well together for many years, a framework conducive to an easy merger of corporate cultures and seamless integration of technical and strategic services is already in hand. Catalyst's unique skills and strong reputation significantly enhance the services we already provide to our existing clients and markets throughout California."
For more information on Catalyst please visit www.ce.solutions. Catalyst works equally for the private, public, tribal, and legal sectors. We seek innovative solutions for our clients and in the communities we serve. Our advisory and environmental services guide clients to better compete in today's economy by providing a unique combination of infrastructure expertise and management consulting leadership.
Contact:
Dan Tormey
dtormey@ce.solutions
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Yellowstone says foot in hot spring linked to July 31 death
Published: Aug. 19, 2022 at 11:26 AM CDT|Updated: 57 minutes ago
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Officials in Yellowstone National Park say part of a foot found in a hot spring in the southern part of the park earlier this week is believed to be linked to a July 31 death.
Park officials don’t believe foul play was involved.
The park reported that an employee found part of a human foot in a shoe floating in Abyss Pool on Tuesday.
News of that discovery led a man from Maryland to come forward and report that he and his family had spotted a shoe, floating sole up, in the hot spring on Aug. 11.
Abyss Pool is a 53-foot-deep hot spring west of the West Thumb of Yellowstone Lake.
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Harry Styles, Taylor Swift, the Beatles… College classes get into pop culture
Louie Dean Valencia describes himself as a harry styles fanand had the idea of devoting a university course to the singer during the confinement of the summer of 2020.
When I couldn’t travel to do my usual research, I started researching Harry — focusing on his art, how masculinity has changed over the past decade, celebrity culture and on the Internet.
Music lovers wishing to immerse themselves in the discography of Harry Styles on the benches of the school will be able to apply for registration with the Texas State University in the fall. However, priority will be given to students who are already following a university course in the Texas establishment.
Texas State University is not alone in providing a course specifically dedicated to the study of a successful singer. The Clive Davis Institute at New York University has been offering a courses tracing the career of Taylor Swiftfrom his recording debut in Nashville, Tennessee, to his transformation into a global pop icon.
On his side, the University of Liverpool launched in October a master’s degree on the Beatles. The students who are registered there immerse themselves, for a year, in the cultural and economic impact of the group on the British city, through seminars and visits to places in Liverpool. Unsurprisingly, these two courses are very popular with students. | https://d1softballnews.com/harry-styles-taylor-swift-the-beatles-college-classes-get-into-pop-culture-2/ | 2022-08-19T17:35:21Z | https://d1softballnews.com/harry-styles-taylor-swift-the-beatles-college-classes-get-into-pop-culture-2/ | true | 1 |
The Washington Nationals and San Diego Padres play the second game of a four-game set Friday in Southern California.
The Nationals took the first game of this series in dramatic fashion. Both starters gave up a solo home run, and the game was decided in the ninth inning, where the Nats put up two runs to win 3-1.
"This ball is gonna be Ildemaro." - Nationals
Pitching in this one are Paolo Espino for the Nationals and Blake Snell for the Padres.
In mid-June, Espino made the jump from the bullpen to the starting rotation. He's been serviceable in that role, and while he is not a world beater, he's accomplishing what the Nationals need at this point in the season.
Snell has been unhittable of late. Snell has allowed one run or less in seven of his last eight starts. He is precisely the starter San Diego wants on the mound as they try to hold on to the final Wild Card slot in the National League.
Washington Nationals vs San Diego Padres Match Details
Fixture: Washington Nationals @ San Diego Padres
Time & Date: Saturday, August 19, 9:40 p.m. EDT
Venue: Petco Park, San Diego, CA
"Petco Park" - sandiegotimes
Washington Nationals vs San Diego Padres Betting Odds
Washington Nationals vs San Diego Padres Best Picks
Snell has been mowing over batters in his last four starts, averaging 8.5 Ks, making his prop today appropriately placed at 7.5. However, avoiding strikeouts is one of the only things the Nationals do well. The Nats average fewer than 7.5 strikeouts a game — the third-best in the league. Snell's streak of hitting his strikeout prop will end today.
Blanke Snell Under 7.5 Ks (-132)
Given Espino's great ability to give up runs and the fact that Snell is on a streak that is begging to come to an end, runs should come early in this one. The Padres bats will undoubtedly be more active than they were yesterday. Bettors should expect some long balls early.
A Run to be Scored in the First Inning (+105)
Washington Nationals vs San Diego Padres Prediction
The Padres are fighting for their lives as they barely hang in the playoff picture. They need to make the most of a series when they are playing a team that is 40 games under .500. With Snell on the mound, this should be an easy win for the Friars.
San Diego -2.5 (+100)
Q. Will the Padres cover today?
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LONDON (AP) — Britain’s public health leaders appealed to the government on Friday to urgently tackle soaring energy prices, warning that the steep rise in household bills will lead to more people falling sick and increase the number of annual deaths linked with cold homes.
In a letter sent to government officials, the National Health Service Confederation said surging costs mean many people will have to choose between skipping meals to heat their homes or living in cold and damp conditions this winter.
The group’s chief executive Matthew Taylor said health leaders took the step to make an “unprecedented intervention” and write to the government because the U.K. was “facing a humanitarian crisis” due to the public health risks linked to rising fuel costs.
The average U.K. household fuel bill has risen more than 50% so far in 2022 as Russia’s war in Ukraine squeezes global oil and natural gas supplies. A further increase is due in October, when the average bill is forecast to hit 3,500 pounds ($4,300) a year. Official figures this week showed that U.K. inflation hit a new 40-year high of 10.1% in July.
Taylor said inability to heat homes and afford food will “lead to outbreaks of illness and sickness around the country and widen health inequalities, worsen children’s life chances, and leave an indelible scar on local communities.”
He warned that this will compound pressure on hospitals and public health services, which are already under stress and are bracing for a difficult winter.
“Health leaders are clear that, unless urgent action is taken by the government, this will cause a public health emergency,” he said.
The government has faced widespread calls to freeze bills or help people with their finances, but ministers have said no action will be taken until the Conservative Party selects a new prime minister to replace Boris Johnson. The winner of the Conservative leadership contest will be announced on Sept. 5.
Authorities say they have set aside billions of pounds to support people in need with state subsidies. Most households will also receive 400 pounds ($474) over the winter to help with energy bills.
The NHS Confederation said this is not enough and more needs to be done to help those who cannot cope with energy bills rising by some 80%. | https://kfor.com/news/international/ap-international/uk-could-face-public-health-crisis-from-energy-bill-hike/ | 2022-08-19T17:36:48Z | https://kfor.com/news/international/ap-international/uk-could-face-public-health-crisis-from-energy-bill-hike/ | true | 34 |
In a move by the Ministry of Information and Technology, the government cracked down on YouTube channels based on fake news reporting that were creating anti-India content that was malicious and inspired by fake narrative.
Most of these channels were using clickbait links and fake anti-India thumbnails to garner views. One of the blocked channels is Lokmat TV, which has over a million subscribers on YouTube and over 3 Lakh likes on its Facebook page.
As of now restricted channels are available on youtube but very soon access to these channels in India will be removed.
Most recently, in August this year, the government had launched a similar crackdown on several YouTube channels and blocked over 18 Indian YouTube channels on similar charges of anti-India and outright fake content.
The Ministry of Information and Technology in its press release on PIB has mentioned the names of channels which are blocked. Here is the list.
YouTube Channels
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Video: Robby Washington, Jeremiah Smith Headline S FL Week 0 Performances
For football fans, this time of the year is Christmas. The Miami Hurricanes are two weeks out from their first first game against Bethune Cookman and high schools football kicked off Week 0.
The first few nights of high school ball has not disappointed as several Miami commits and targets shined in headlining matchups:
The Commits
If anyone had reservations about the Washington twins commitment percentage, Robby Washington dispelled any rumors by letting everyone know he is "100% locked in". The explosive athlete had a kick return touchdown against Chaminade-Madonna and made an incredible play on a short throw, breaking a tackle and tearing it up down the sidelines for a 50+ yard score.
The box score might not be as impressive as his brother, but linebacker Bobby Washington stood out with multiple big hits. Washington saved a long touchdown with a big sideline tackle on a Chaminade ball carrier. He also contributed on special teams including helping spring Robby's kick return.
The Targets
The star of the show was Chaminade-Madonna wide receiver Jeremiah Smith. The five-star had two red-zone touchdowns an impressive 50/50 grab along the sidelines against Cardinal Gibbons. Since his mid-season arrival at Chaminade last season, he has dominated and it looks like that high-level of play is here to stay. Smith reiterated after the game that Miami is one of his top choices.
Joshisa Trader put the Chaminade red on for the first time last night and he made it happen on both sides of the ball. Defensively, he had an interception and looks like he could be a core piece of a state championship defensive back group. On offense, he mirrored Smith's success with a touchdown and a catch over two defenders to set his offense up in scoring position.
One of the youngest starters in the highly anticipated jamboree of Chaminade, Cardinal Gibbons and Palmetto but Chris Ewald Jr. did not look out of place. After his solid freshman year where he was a rotational piece along with two Power 5 cornerbacks, Ewald followed up his three interception freshman year with yet another turnover, picking off a Palmetto overthrow. Ewald should be a Top 50 recruit nationally and has a close relationship with Miami coach DeMarcus Van Dyke.
Other Notable Performances
Miami legacy prospect Willis McGahee IV may not be the tallest of pass rushers but he made sure to show he is one of the most impactful in South Florida Thursday night. The junior edge rusher had multiple sacks and upwards of five tackles for loss. His father's athleticism flashes in his bend and overall pursuit. Double digit sacks should be a lock for McGahee. He said after the game that Miami was home for him.
Jacory Barney Jr. followed up a nice spring with another touchdown. A two-way star similar to Robby Washington, Barney combines with the twins, McGahee and 2023 prospects Gabriel Hardman & Derrick Bohler to create a core similar to their loaded 2021 squad. He does not yet have a Miami offer but a continued solid start to 2022 could for the hand of the new staff.
South Dakota commit linebacker Gabriel Hardman was the best linebacker of any team Thursday. Hardman was a 100 tackle producer last year as the centerpiece of the Palmetto defense. Last night was much of the same. He roamed the field, sideline to sideline with speed and pop at the point of contact. It would not be surprising to see a low-tier Power 5 or high-level Group of 5 program jump on Hardman.
On the other side of town at Coconut Creek, 2024 runningback Jamarie Hostzclaw destroyed Stranahan to the tune of 167 total yards and three touchdowns on just eight touches, leading Creek to a 26-0 lead before halftime. He holds just one offer to FIU but that shouldn't be the case after coaches see the film of last night
The soon-to-be all-time leading passer in Broward County, Western quarterback Collin Hurst, gave a glimpse of what will be his final season against Douglas on Wednesday. He scored five touchdowns, four in the air and one on the ground, leading Western to a 55-13 victory. He was surgical throughout the night and with potentially three division-1 prospects at receiver, 4,000 yards and 40 touchdowns is almost a likelihood this year.
The top target for Hurst on the night was four-star wide receiver Santana Fleming, who was making his Western debut. He had two long touchdowns before the backups jumped in but the speed was apparent and he is on a path to return to his 2020 production and likely even more.
Western 2023 athlete Jordan Jean opened eyes on Wednesday, scoring three special teams touchdowns, two on kickoffs, and one on a punt return. A track standout with a district champion resume and a sub-11-second 100-meter time (10.98), his speed is apparent as a returner, and also made a clutch tackle to hawk down a ball carrier from almost 30 yards out. He should pop his first scholarship offer sooner than later. | https://miami.rivals.com/news/video-robby-washington-jeremiah-smith-headline-s-fl-week-0-performances | 2022-08-19T17:37:58Z | https://miami.rivals.com/news/video-robby-washington-jeremiah-smith-headline-s-fl-week-0-performances | true | 1 |
NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
IN RE PIVOTAL SOFTWARE, INC. SECURITIES LITIGATION
Lead Case No. CGC-19-576750
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a hearing will be held on DECEMBER 1, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. before the Honorable Andrew Y.S. Cheng in Department 613, Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, 400 McAllister Street, San Francisco, CA 94102, to determine whether: (1) the proposed Settlement as set forth in the Amended Stipulation of Settlement dated April 15, 2022 ("Stipulation") of the above-captioned action ("Action") for $2,750,000 in cash should be approved by the Court as fair, reasonable, and adequate; (2) the Plan of Allocation should be approved by the Court, as fair, reasonable, and adequate; (3) to award Plaintiffs' Counsel attorneys' fees and expenses out of the Settlement Fund (as defined in the Notice of Proposed Settlement of Class Action ("Notice"), which is discussed below), and if so in what amount; (4) to reimburse Plaintiffs for their time and expense in representing the Class, and if so in what amount; and (5) to enter the Judgment as provided under the Stipulation.
This Action1 is a securities class action brought on behalf of those Persons or Entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Pivotal Software, Inc. ("Pivotal") common stock pursuant or traceable to the registration statement and prospectus (the "Offering Documents") issued in connection with Pivotal's April 20, 2018 Initial Public Offering ("IPO"), and against Pivotal, Dell Technologies, Inc. ("Dell"), certain Pivotal officers and directors, and the underwriters of Pivotal's IPO, for allegedly making materially untrue or misleading statements in the Offering Documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") in connection with the IPO, which allegedly damaged Class Members. Defendants deny all of Plaintiffs' allegations. Persons or Entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Pivotal common stock before October 17, 2018 (the date upon which the lockup period expired) shall be presumed as being able to trace their purchases to the Offering.
IF YOU PURCHASED OR ACQUIRED PIVOTAL COMMON STOCK PURSUANT OR TRACEABLE TO THE OFFERING DOCUMENTS ISSUED IN CONNECTION WITH PIVOTAL'S IPO, YOUR RIGHTS WILL BE AFFECTED BY THE SETTLEMENT OF THIS ACTION.
To share in the distribution of the Net Settlement Fund, you must establish your rights by submitting a Proof of Claim and Release ("Proof of Claim") by mail (postmarked no later than NOVEMBER 7, 2022) or submitted electronically at www.pivotalshareholdersettlement.com no later than NOVEMBER 7, 2022. Your failure to submit your Proof of Claim by NOVEMBER 7, 2022, will subject your claim to rejection and preclude you from receiving any of the recovery in connection with the Settlement of this Action. If you are a Member of the Class and do not request exclusion, you will be bound by the Settlement and any judgment and release entered in the Action, including, but not limited to, the Judgment, whether or not you submit a Proof of Claim. Plaintiffs' Counsel represents you and other Members of the Class. If you want to be represented by your own lawyer, you may hire one at your own expense. To the extent you file a Proof of Claim and a Request for Exclusion, the Claims Administrator shall communicate with you in writing to give you an opportunity to cure the conflicting requests submitted and to advise the Claims Administrator whether you are seeking to be part of the Class and, thus, be eligible for their pro rata share of the recovery, or, alternatively, whether you wish to be excluded as a member of the settlement class.
Distributions will be made to Authorized Claimants by the Claims Administrator after all claims have been processed and after the Court has finally approved the Settlement. Authorized Claimants will have ninety (90) days to cash their checks. For Authorized Claimants whose checks are returned as undeliverable, the Claims Administrator will endeavor to locate new addresses for the recipient. Where a new address is located, the Claims Administrator will update the database accordingly and re-issue a distribution check to the Authorized Claimant at the new address. In the event the Authorized Claimant loses or damages his, her, or its check, or otherwise requires a new check, the Claims Administrator will issue replacements only upon written instructions from the Authorized Claimant, provided that the Authorized Claimant returns the previous check where appropriate. For all checks, the Claims Administrator will void the initial payment prior to reissuing a payment. Authorized Claimants requesting re-issuance of checks will be informed that, if they do not cash their Initial Distribution checks within 30 days of the mailing of such reissued check, their check will lapse, their entitlement to recovery will be irrevocably forfeited, and the funds will be re-allocated to other Authorized Claimants. Reissue requests for lost or damaged checks will be granted after the void date on the checks, however, void dates on such reissues will be adjusted so as not to delay future re-distributions.
If you have not received a copy of the Notice, which more completely describes the Settlement and your rights thereunder (including your right to object to the Settlement or exclude yourself from the Class), and a Proof of Claim form, you may obtain these documents, as well as a copy of the Stipulation (which, among other things, contains definitions for the defined terms used in this Summary Notice) and other Settlement documents, online at www.pivotalshareholdersettlement.com, or by writing to:
Pivotal Shareholder Litigation Settlement
Claims Administrator
c/o A.B. Data Ltd.
P.O. Box 173081
Milwaukee, WI 53217
Phone: 877-829-4296
www.pivotalshareholdersettlement.com
Inquiries may also be made to a representative of Plaintiffs' Counsel:
HEDIN HALL LLP
David W. Hall
Four Embarcadero Center, Suite 1400
San Francisco, CA 94104
Phone: 415-766-3534
SCOTT+SCOTT ATTORNEYS AT LAW LLP
Thomas L. Laughlin, IV
230 Park Avenue, 17th Floor
New York, NY 10169
Phone: 212-419-3171
HAGENS BERMAN SOBOL SHAPIRO LLP
Reed R. Kathrein
715 Hearst Avenue, Suite 202
Berkeley, CA 94710
Phone: 510-725-3000
Inquiries should NOT be directed to Defendants, the Court, or the Clerk of the Court.
TO BE EXCLUDED FROM THE CLASS, YOU MUST SUBMIT A WRITTEN REQUEST FOR EXCLUSION BY SENDING A SIGNED LETTER IN THE MAIL TO THE CLAIMS ADMINISTRATOR THAT IT IS POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 1, 2022. SUCH A REQUEST FOR EXCLUSION MUST INCLUDE YOUR NAME, ADDRESS, E-MAIL ADDRESS, TELEPHONE NUMBER, AND THE DATE, PRICE AND NUMBER OF SHARES OF PIVOTAL COMMON STOCK PURCHASED OR OTHERWISE ACQUIRED PURSUANT OR TRACEABLE TO THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND PROSPECTUS ISSUED IN CONNECTION WITH PIVOTAL'S APRIL 2018 IPO. ALL MEMBERS OF THE CLASS WHO HAVE NOT REQUESTED EXCLUSION FROM THE CLASS WILL BE BOUND BY THE SETTLEMENT ENTERED IN THE LITIGATION EVEN IF THEY DO NOT FILE A TIMELY PROOF OF CLAIM.
IF YOU ARE A CLASS MEMBER, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT TO THE SETTLEMENT, THE PLAN OF ALLOCATION, AND/OR THE REQUEST BY PLAINTIFFS' COUNSEL FOR AN AWARD OF ATTORNEYS' FEES AND EXPENSES. IN ORDER FOR ANY OBJECTION TO BE CONSIDERED, YOU MUST SEND A WRITTEN STATEMENT, ACCOMPANIED BY PROOF OF CLASS MEMBERSHIP, TO THE CLAIMS ADMINISTRATOR SUCH THAT IS IT POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 1, 2022.
ATTENDANCE AT THE SETTLEMENT FAIRNESS HEARING IS NOT NECESSARY. IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION IN ORDER TO APPEAR AT THE SETTLEMENT FAIRNESS HEARING TO PRESENT YOUR OBJECTION TO THE COURT.
DATED: AUGUST 19, 2022
1 You can view this Action's full docket on the Court's website (https://www.sfsuperiorcourt.org/online-services) free of charge by inputting the case number (CGC-19-576750).
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SOURCE Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP, Hedin Hall Law LLP, and Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP | https://www.wwnytv.com/prnewswire/2022/08/19/scottscott-attorneys-law-llp-hedin-hall-llp-hagens-berman-sobol-shapiro-llp-announce-proposed-class-action-settlement-behalf-all-persons-who-purchased-or-otherwise-acquired-pivotal-software-inc-common-stock-issued-connection-with-pivotals-april-2018-initial-public-offering/ | 2022-08-19T17:40:10Z | https://www.wwnytv.com/prnewswire/2022/08/19/scottscott-attorneys-law-llp-hedin-hall-llp-hagens-berman-sobol-shapiro-llp-announce-proposed-class-action-settlement-behalf-all-persons-who-purchased-or-otherwise-acquired-pivotal-software-inc-common-stock-issued-connection-with-pivotals-april-2018-initial-public-offering/ | false | 12 |
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SAN FRANCISCO — Apple disclosed serious security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads and Macs that could potentially allow attackers to take complete control of these devices.
Apple released two security reports about the issue on Wednesday, although they didn't receive wide attention outside of tech publications.
Apple's explanation of the vulnerability means a hacker could get "full admin access" to the device. That would allow intruders to impersonate the device's owner and subsequently run any software in their name, said Rachel Tobac, CEO of SocialProof Security.
Security experts have advised users to update affected devices — the iPhone6S and later models; several models of the iPad, including the 5th generation and later, all iPad Pro models and the iPad Air 2; and Mac computers running MacOS Monterey. The flaw also affects some iPod models.
Apple did not say in the reports how, where or by whom the vulnerabilities were discovered. In all cases, it cited an anonymous researcher.
Commercial spyware companies such as Israel's NSO Group are known for identifying and taking advantage of such flaws, exploiting them in malware that surreptitiously infects targets' smartphones, siphons their contents and surveils the targets in real time.
NSO Group has been blacklisted by the U.S. Commerce Department. Its spyware is known to have been used in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America against journalists, dissidents and human rights activists.
Security researcher Will Strafach said he had seen no technical analysis of the vulnerabilities that Apple has just patched. The company has previously acknowledged similarly serious flaws and, in what Strafach estimated to be perhaps a dozen occasions, has noted that it was aware of reports that such security holes had been exploited.
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/npr-news/npr-news/2022-08-19/apple-warns-of-security-flaws-in-iphones-ipads-and-macs | 2022-08-19T17:44:02Z | https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/npr-news/npr-news/2022-08-19/apple-warns-of-security-flaws-in-iphones-ipads-and-macs | false | 80 |
Here & Now‘s Scott Tong talks with Craig Whitlock, investigative reporter for The Washington Post, about what went wrong in Afghanistan over the two decades the U.S. had troops there. His book is “The Afghanistan Papers: A Secret History of the War.“
This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
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San Diego, California--(Newsfile Corp. - July 3, 2022) - Shareholder rights law firm Johnson Fistel, LLP (www.JohnsonFistel.com) is investigating whether 17 Education & Technology Group Inc. ("17 Education " or the "Company") YQ, any of its executive officers, or others violated securities laws by misrepresenting or failing to timely disclose material, adverse information to investors. The investigation focus on investors' losses and whether they may be recovered under the federal securities laws.
What if I purchased 17 Education common stock? If you purchased 17 Education common stock and suffered losses on your investment, join our investigation now:
Click or paste the following web address into your browser to submit your losses:
https://www.johnsonfistel.com/investigations/17-education-technology-group-inc-ipo
Or for more information, contact Jim Baker at jimb@johnsonfistel.com or (619) 814-4471
There is no cost or obligation to you.
What is Johnson Fistel investigating? On or around Dec. 04, 2020, 17 Education conducted its initial public offering ("IPO"), and the company sold 27.4 million shares for $10.50. Since the IPO the stock has plummeted and on July 1, 2022, 17 Education stock closed at $1.94.
Specifically, Johnson Fistel's investigation seeks to determine whether the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with its December 2020 IPO and subsequent investor communications contained untrue statements of material facts or omitted to state other facts necessary to make the statements made therein not misleading concerning the Company's business, and operations.
What if I have relevant nonpublic information? Individuals with nonpublic information regarding the company should consider whether to assist our investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under the SEC program, whistleblowers who provide original information may, under certain circumstances, receive rewards totaling up to thirty percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC. For more information, contact Jim Baker at (619) 814-4471 or jimb@johnsonfistel.com.
About Johnson Fistel, LLP. Johnson Fistel, LLP is a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm with offices in California, New York and Georgia. The firm represents individual and institutional investors in securities class action and derivative lawsuits. For more information about the firm and its attorneys, please visit http://www.johnsonfistel.com. Attorney advertising. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
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By Anthony O. Goriainoff
Kingspan Group PLC said Friday that first-half pretax profit rose on higher revenue boosted by increased trading profit, and that certain pockets of activity across the group experienced a lag in its recovery effort.
The Ireland-based building-and-insulation materials company said that pretax profit was 387.6 million euros ($391 million) compared with a profit of EUR297.2 million for the first half of 2021.
Revenue rose to EUR4.15 billion from EUR2.92 billion in the year-prior period.
Trading profit--one of the London-listed company's preferred metrics, which strips out amortization of intangibles--rose 32% to EUR434.2 million.
Trading margin fell 80 basis points to 10.5%, mostly due to a lag in the recovery of raw material inflation as well as an abnormally high margin in its insulation division in the prior period, the company said.
The company said that it experienced a lower order intake in the second quarter, and that global insulated panels order intake volume for the period to 30 June was precisely 50% of the total intake for the full year 2021.
The board declared an interim dividend of 25.6 cents a share, compared with 19.9 cents a year earlier.
"Whilst inflationary pressures have eased in recent months, the context of energy supply constraints over the winter months in Europe will be something we will be closely monitoring," Chief Executive Gene Murtagh said.
Write to Anthony O. Goriainoff at anthony.orunagoriainoff@dowjones.com | https://www.marketwatch.com/story/kingspan-1h-pretax-profit-rose-on-higher-revenue-trading-profit-271660890856 | 2022-08-19T17:48:55Z | https://www.marketwatch.com/story/kingspan-1h-pretax-profit-rose-on-higher-revenue-trading-profit-271660890856 | false | 4 |
‘Fast-moving’ E.Coli outbreak sickens 29 and leaves 9 hospitalized in Michigan and Ohio – but cause leaves CDC baffled
THE CENTER for Disease Control and Prevention has sounded the alarm about a fast-moving E.coli outbreak that's sickened at least 29 people and left nine hospitalized.
The puzzling outbreak has left health officials baffled as over two dozen cases have sprung up in Michigan and Ohio, the CDC announced on Wednesday.
The CDC has confirmed at least 15 cases in Michigan and 14 others in Ohio. There have been no deaths so far.
Health officials are trying to pinpoint the exact cause of the outbreak as no food source contamination has been identified.
Michigan's health department said it has received 98 reports of E.coli cases this month alone.
Ohio's Department of Health said the affected individuals range in age from 11 to 72.
Four of the nine patients hospitalized are from Ohio, which has seen an outbreak in eight different counties.
Ohio's department of health said it's likely the number of sick people is "higher".
While the source of the current outbreak is unknown, some of the cases have been linked to each other through laboratory testing and results, Michigan's HD said.
Early findings from the CDC investigation showed that "bacteria from sick people's samples are closely related genetically. This suggests that people in this outbreak got sick from the same food".
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The bacteria could be outside the two states since it usually takes up to four weeks to determine if an illness is part of an outbreak. Sometimes people don't require medical attention.
E.coli typically transmits to humans through contaminated foods.
Symptoms of an infection include fever, diarrhea, stomach cramps and signs of dehydration, per the CDC.
The symptoms usually start within three to four days after the bacteria is swallowed, and most people recover without treatment within a week. | https://www.the-sun.com/health/6035789/michigan-ohio-e-coli-outbreak/ | 2022-08-19T17:49:58Z | https://www.the-sun.com/health/6035789/michigan-ohio-e-coli-outbreak/ | true | 2 |
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – A status hearing set for August 18th regarding the Walmart shooter Patrick Crusius was postponed.
The state filed a Motion of Continuance in response to a gag order that Judge Sam Medrano issued on July 1st. Due to this, one of the victim’s family allegedly sent a series of emails to local media. A new date for the hearing has not been scheduled.
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SEATTLE — Senate Republicans, who are struggling to gain traction in key swing state races ahead of the midterm elections, are venturing deeper into Democratic territory.
They’re betting that crime, inflation and President Biden’s low approval numbers will make some blue-state seats more competitive and force Democrats to spend money defending them.
Senate Republicans are pouring cash into the Washington Senate race and say they are putting Democratic incumbent Sen. Patty Murray “on her heels” with campaign ads promoting GOP newcomer Tiffany Smiley.
The seat, held by 71-year-old Murray since 1993, isn’t likely to flip to the GOP. Nonpartisan race analysts list Washington as “solid Democrat,” and Mrs. Murray ranked first in the August nonpartisan primary with 54% of the vote, compared to Ms. Smiley’s 32%.
Political analysts have been predicting a “red wave” in November based on polls showing voter disapproval of Mr. Biden and concerns about rocketing inflation, high gas prices and crime. House Republicans appear poised to retake the majority but Senate GOP candidates are trailing in almost all the competitive swing-state races.
Still, the Republicans’ investment in Ms. Smiley’s campaign in deep-blue Washington forces Democrats to spend money on the race, diverting resources from states with more competitive matchups that could tip control of the Senate, including Ohio, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Nevada and Arizona.
Mrs. Murray has spent more than $1 million so far in campaign advertising attacking Mrs. Smiley and bolstering her image with voters.
Republicans see an opening to weaken Mrs. Murray by tying her to inflation and crime, which are listed as the top concerns among 2022 voters.
In total, the National Republican Senatorial Committee spent $765,000 in August for one week’s worth of television ads in Washington state, targeting Mrs. Murray.
The ad shows Mrs. Murray’s face morphing into Mr. Biden’s as a narrator declares the senator “just goes along” with Mr. Biden’s agenda, which they link to increased gas, grocery and housing prices.
The Senate GOP campaign arm spent $250,000 in Colorado for an identical advertisement featuring Democratic incumbent Sen. Michael Bennet. Mr. Bennet is facing GOP challenger Joe O’Dea in a race that is considered more competitive than the Washington contest but still likely to remain in Democratic hands.
Part of Mrs. Smiley’s campaign strategy is to focus on the crime wave in Seattle, where homelessness and drug use on the streets is rampant and crime has shot up. Violent crime increased in Seattle by 20% in 2021, robberies increased by 18%, arson by 31% and theft of vehicle parts or accessories by nearly 80%.
“What we are allowing here in Washington state is absolutely inhumane,” Mrs. Smiley, 39, said. “We allow people to live and die on our own streets doing drugs. It’s having a massive economic effect on business owners.”
The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee cited Mrs. Murray’s seniority in the Senate, where she chairs the Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, as well as the party’s stronghold in the state as key reasons why Mrs. Smiley is an unlikely victor.
“Washington hasn’t sent a Republican to the U.S. Senate since 1994 and handing Mitch McConnell the Senate majority is not a popular proposal in a state President Biden won by 20 points,” DSCC spokesman Patrick Burgwinkle said. | https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2022/aug/19/senate-gop-running-crime-inflation-put-dems-defens/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS | 2022-08-19T17:54:08Z | https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2022/aug/19/senate-gop-running-crime-inflation-put-dems-defens/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS | false | 1 |
Polygamist couple Kody and Robyn Brown of Sister Wives fame snubbed Kody’s other wives Meri and Janelle in their latest business venture.
Sister Wives viewers have long accused Kody and his rumored-to-be favorite wife Robyn of abandoning plural marriage to become a monogamous couple.
Robyn entered the family in 2010 during Sister Wives’ inaugural season, becoming Kody’s fourth wife. Kody’s first wife, Meri Brown, later legally divorced him, allowing Robyn to become Kody’s sole legal wife, leaving Meri, Janelle, and Christine as his spiritual wives.
Christine has since split from Kody, leaving the father of 18 with just three wives currently. However, it’s rumored that he spends the majority of his time with Robyn and their five kids – Robyn’s three children from her former marriage, Dayton, Aurora, and Breanna, along with their biological children, Solomon and Ariella.
Now, a recent behind-the-scenes business move has Sister Wives viewers speculating that Kody and Robyn are excluding themselves and their kids from the rest of the family.
The Sun first reported that Kody and Robyn, listed as “members,” launched Dabsark Entertainment, LLC on May 17, 2022 in Coconino County, Arizona. Meri and Janelle, however, are not listed on the business.
Sister Wives fans soon caught wind of the news and took to Reddit to discuss the move in a post captioned, “Kody and Robyn launched Dabsark Entertainment, LLC on May 17, 2022, what is this exactly and why is coyote pass listed as the address?”
Most of the Redditors had negative feedback regarding the latest business venture that has left Meri and Janelle high and dry.
Sister Wives viewers bash Kody and Robyn’s business venture that excludes Meri and Janelle
One Sister Wives viewer expressed their disgust with the business move, writing, “I am not surprised but am disgusted by Kody and Robyn. Years of these morons preaching how the family as a whole is what needs to be focused on and loving Kody meant honoring and loving the entire family, just for this to happen. This family falling apart is 100% Kody and Robyn’s doing and yet they act like victims in the situation, gross.”
Another Redditor felt that Kody’s move indicated his allegiance to Robyn: “Not him basically saying ‘Robyn is my family and that is all’ 🙄😬.”
Another Sister Wives fan pointed out that Kody’s romantic relationships falling apart is one thing, but his strained relationships with his other 13 children is unacceptable. They expressed, “I get falling out of love with your spouse, it sucks, but it happens. What I don’t get is basically abandoning your children.”
Interestingly, one Sister Wives fan seems to have discovered the origin of the name “Dabsark,” surmising that it’s a play on the first letters of Kody, Robyn, and their kids’ names.
“Dabsark- Dayton, Aurora, Brianna, Solomon, Ariella, Robyn, Kody,” their comment read, continuing, “Forget the rest of the fam I guess.”
Has Kody hinted that he wants to be monogamous with Robyn?
Last season on Sister Wives, Kody’s broken marriages were further exposed. His relationship with his first wife, Meri, has been broken for many years and admittedly, Kody withholds sex and romance from her. Kody’s relationship with Janelle also seems to be on the fritz – during last season’s Tell All, Kody admitted that he and Janelle are “not in sync” within their marriage.
Kody’s son Paedon, whom he shares biologically with his ex, Christine, spoke out earlier this year about his dad’s relationship with Robyn. He admitted that Kody and Robyn are made for each other.
Speaking with Us Weekly, Paedon revealed, “Dad found the woman he loves. Robyn found the man she loves. Robyn found someone who wants to take care of her children. Yeah, I mean, I’m not super stoked about everything because you can’t be stoked about everything with everyone, but no, I don’t hold grudges against them for them finding love. And for [her kids] finding an amazing dad.”
Season 17 of Sister Wives premieres on Sunday, September 11 at 8/7c on TLC and Discovery+. | https://www.monstersandcritics.com/tv/reality-tv/sister-wives-kody-and-robyn-brown-establish-new-business-snub-meri-and-janelle/ | 2022-08-19T17:55:13Z | https://www.monstersandcritics.com/tv/reality-tv/sister-wives-kody-and-robyn-brown-establish-new-business-snub-meri-and-janelle/ | false | 1 |
Jacqueline Jossa and Nicola Adams are among the female celebrities opening up about their personal health stories for a new ITVBe series.
Celebrity Health Stories will cover topics close to the hearts of four female celebrities, shedding light on fertility issues, ADHD, periods and the consequences of cosmetic surgery.
Former EastEnders actress and 2019’s I’m A Celebrity! queen of the jungle Jacqueline Jossa will explore the condition of painful periods after she shared her own excruciatingly painful period experience with her 3.5 million Instagram followers.
In Jac Jossa: Me & Periods, the 29-year-old will aim to destigmatise conversations around periods by speaking to medical experts and influencers to further understand the issue.
Jossa will also give viewers an insight into her personal life, sharing how her periods impact her family, working life and general wellbeing.
In a separate hour-long episode, Nicola Adams: Me & IVF, former professional boxer and Olympic gold medallist Adams will share her highly personal IVF story.
Adams, 39, recently welcomed her first child, Taylor, after her girlfriend Ella Baig underwent fertility treatment to conceive.
The film will follow Adams and Baig, 24, throughout their IVF journey, from their very first scans through to the birth of their son.
The couple will meet other people in similar circumstances to themselves, and explore the hidden difficulties of IVF treatment, while also discussing the prejudice faced by some same-sex couples wanting to conceive and the issues around being a mixed-race couple undergoing treatment.
Actress and original member of pop group S Club 7 Hannah Spearritt is also taking part in the series and will investigate breast implant illness after she suffered from the condition following breast augmentation surgery in 2013.
Alongside her partner Adam, 41-year-old Spearritt will meet other women who share her experience and attempt to change how breast implant illness is treated in the UK.
In Tanya Bardsley: Me & ADHD, original cast member of The Real Housewives Of Cheshire Tanya Bardsley will speak candidly about her experience of living with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) after she was diagnosed with the condition six weeks before her 40th birthday.
Bardsley, 41, who is married to professional footballer Phil Bardsley, will give viewers an insight into how her life has changed since her diagnosis and also reveal what it is like to be a parent to a child with the condition after her son was also recently diagnosed with ADHD.
Speaking about the upcoming show, ITV’s commissioning editor of reality TV Amanda Stavri said: “At ITV we’re committed to depicting real-life stories for our viewers, in an authentic and truthful way – tackling important issues, myth-busting and providing important insight to create and instil change.
“These four equally brilliant documentaries would not have been possible without Jacqueline, Nicola and Ella, Hannah and Tanya’s support and bravery, and so we’d like to pass on our thanks to them for sharing their personal experiences to help raise awareness and bring these real-life issues to light.”
Four hour-long episodes of Celebrity Health Stories will air on ITVBe later this year. | https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/lifestyle/health-and-wellbeing/4684183/jacqueline-jossa-and-nicola-adams-to-share-personal-health-stories-in-new-series/ | 2022-08-19T17:56:24Z | https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/lifestyle/health-and-wellbeing/4684183/jacqueline-jossa-and-nicola-adams-to-share-personal-health-stories-in-new-series/ | false | 5 |
Former footballers are set to don their lycra for a cycling challenge around football clubs to show a “red card” to human trafficking.
Dave Hodgson, Steve Vickers and Neil Maddison are to ride to five clubs in the North East – Newcastle United, Sunderland, Hartlepool United, Middlesbrough and Darlington – on August 19, the United Nations’ World Humanitarian Day.
They will be joined by a group of 20 cyclists, including Gordon Miller, who organised the event to fundraise for his community interest company Ride For Freedom’s “freewheel programme”, which empowers survivors of modern slavery to cycle to support their physical and mental health.
Mr Miller, from London, told the PA news agency that Mr Hodgson got in touch with him to say “how impressed he was with Ride For Freedom’s vision and asked if he could support a ride in the North East”.
“We chatted it through and he offered to approach the five professional football clubs in the region and invite several former footballers to participate in the ride.”
Mr Miller said that by cycling to clubs which have a “huge public profile and fan base, we are raising awareness of the issue with a large number of people as well the clubs themselves”.
He said: “Our cycle between the professional North East football clubs ‘shows a red card’ to this crime.”
He added that the ride reinforces his company’s Show A Red Card campaign, which focuses on human trafficking in football. A total of 15,000 victims are trafficked annually in the name of football in Europe alone, according to the 2020 Trafficking In Persons report.
Mr Hodgson has a personal connection to Darlington as he managed the football club in three spells over a decade from 1995-2006 and said he is “delighted” to support the ride.
“Modern slavery is all too present in our communities – and is an issue that impacts football – and I stand behind Gordon and Ride For Freedom in their mission to harness cycling to raise awareness of it as well as to support survivors to cycle through their freewheel programme,” he said.
He also played for Middlesbrough, Liverpool, Norwich City, Sunderland and Sheffield Wednesday over the course of his football career.
Mr Maddison, an ex-Middlesbrough player, said “football clubs can play a big role to end trafficking” and the bike ride is a “great way to get the message out there”.
Mr Vickers, also a former Middlesbrough player, added: “I’m really pleased to join this bike ride to support Ride For Freedom’s ‘Show A Red Card’ campaign to highlight what’s going on.”
Mr Miller is no stranger to taking on adventurous cycles, having achieved two Guinness World Records.
His first occurred in October 2020, for the “largest GPS drawing by bicycle (individual)” when he cycled 620.5 miles around England to spell out “End Modern Slavery”, and his second in October 2021 was for the “greatest distance covered by an electric bicycle in one week”, when he cycled 1,060 miles across the length of Spain.
So far this year, around a dozen survivors of modern slavery have been given donated bikes and accessories to use by the community interest company, as well as road awareness training via the Government-accredited Bikeability scheme, with one attendee saying she “learnt a lot and I feel much more confident now and my cycling skills have also improved”. | https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/news/uk/4682839/ex-footballers-to-cycle-around-clubs-to-show-red-card-to-human-trafficking/ | 2022-08-19T17:57:59Z | https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/news/uk/4682839/ex-footballers-to-cycle-around-clubs-to-show-red-card-to-human-trafficking/ | false | 12 |
Study: Billions would die of hunger after nuclear war between U.S., Russia
Aug. 15 (UPI) -- The injection of sun-blocking soot into the stratosphere from firestorms created by a nuclear war between the United States and Russia could cause more than 5 billion people to die from hunger, according to a new study.
Researchers at Rutgers University published a study Monday in the journal Nature Food that presents models for a scenario in which the United States and Russia are engaged in a full-scale nuclear war for one week.
"A war between the United States, its allies and Russia -- who possess more than 90% of the global nuclear arsenal -- could produce more than 150 teragrams of soot and a nuclear winter," the study reads.
A teragram is a unit of measurement equal to 1 trillion grams and models show that soot injections into the atmosphere larger than 5 teragrams would lead to mass food shortages in almost all countries.
"Soot disperses globally once it reaches the upper atmosphere; thus, our results are globally relevant regardless of the warring nations," the study reads.
In the scenario of a war between the United States and Russia, the global average calorie production from crops would decrease by around 90% within four years after the nuclear war. Nuclear war would also reduce the global fish supply.
People in most nations would consume fewer calories than their bodies burn at rest and more than 5 billion people would die by the end of the second year.
The study assumes that international trade after such a war would cease and that African and Middle Eastern nations would be "severely affected" by the decrease in global food exports.
The researchers also did not consider reduced human populations affecting farming and agriculture labor, or the availability of fuel and fertilizer, into the models.
"The reduced light, global cooling and likely trade restrictions after nuclear wars would be a global catastrophe for food security," the study reads.
The study also established models for smaller amounts of nuclear ash in scenarios such as a nuclear war between India and Pakistan, in which 2 billion people could die from hunger.
The study comes amid Russia's war in Ukraine which has sparked international concerns of nuclear war and disaster at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, the largest in Europe.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday accused Russia of nuclear "blackmail" as residents evacuated amid renewed artillery fire from the direction of the nuclear power plant.
Zaporizhzhia is the first operating nuclear power plant in a war zone, and Western officials fear that artillery fire in and near it poses an imminent nuclear threat to Europe. | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2706383161339/study-billions-would-die-of-hunger-after-nuclear-war-between-u-s-russia | 2022-08-19T17:59:28Z | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2706383161339/study-billions-would-die-of-hunger-after-nuclear-war-between-u-s-russia | false | 2 |
For many years, the Black Thought solo album felt like an imaginary object, long rumored yet never revealed. It went by several names — Masterpiece Theatre, The Talented Mr. Trotter — and had many soft launches. The Philly rapper born Tariq Trotter had of course already displayed his otherworldly dexterity as frontman and co-founder of The Roots, and, beginning in 2018, emerged as a willing and capable soloist with a series of freewheeling mini-releases. But for most rappers, a proper debut album is a statement of artistic purpose. For a rapper in a group, it is also a chance to establish a fully independent identity. Even as Black Thought the solo artist steadily took shape, his album — the album — remained elusive.
Cheat Codes, Trotter's new collaboration with the producer Danger Mouse, is that quintessential Black Thought album, the one long awaited by diehards, the first of his recent projects to transcend his supreme skill as a rhymer and define his music beyond his intense technique. As a soloist, Trotter has tended to write like a world traveler, making offhand references to the chupacabra or Bach, Amon-Ra or the hajj, his raps crowded but fluid as if he were sloshing on foot through a quagmire. Here, he finally locates himself within his songs: as a hometown hero who brought rap game theory to national TV yet remains cognizant of the Black struggle, who is trying to reconcile the world he's entered with the one he's from. If there are two Americas, Trotter has straddled both, and Cheat Codes shares lessons learned during his travels, with a clear frame of mind that is new ground even for one of rap's peerless performers.
As the voice of the legendary Roots crew, Trotter is both representative and accessory. The group is built around his indelible lyricism, but he has always been deferential to the collective, its ideas and organization. The Roots is also a live band, and moving through those arrangements requires a specific potency and stamina. Books on rapping have lauded his gifts as a performer: In How to Rap, Kool G Rap champions Trotter's breath control and execution in a Roots staging of his song "Men at Work." Watching the clip, you are immediately struck by the physicality of his recitation, how forcefully and consistently he rattles off phrases, like a boxer working a speed bag. Yet that asset can also be a strange kind of liability in hip-hop. "Sometimes MCs' flows can so dominate their styles that they overshadow other elements of craft," Adam Bradley writes of Trotter in Book of Rhymes: The Poetics of Hip-Hop. "Set within the complex soundscapes offered up by the rest of the group, Black Thought's liquid flow at times nearly washes away his meaning."
The Roots released their last album in 2014 and followed Jimmy Fallon to The Tonight Show the same year, and a sense emerged that rapping might have become a secondary concern for Black Thought, admittedly a less ferocious presence at the head of a late-night house band. When Funk Flex invited him to participate in his ongoing freestyle series on Hot 97 in 2017, the rapper seemed to take the opportunity as a challenge — a way to reassert himself as not only an ambassador of the culture but a lethal technician. The performance was a viral moment that renewed conversations about barring out, and within the epic polemic were hints of a coming return: "Them brothers said, 'Don't go from written bars filled with rage / To primetime television and your gilded cage / Then forget there's people in the world still enslaved.'
Six months later came Streams of Thought Vol. 1, the first of a trio of single-producer collections that diverge sharply from The Roots' live instrumentation and conceptual arcs. As far back as 2001, Trotter seemed to already understand how he wanted his solo work to function: "The difference between a Black Thought album and a Roots album is the texture," he told MTV News, promising that his eventual debut would stick to samples. Streams of Thought delivered that vision via esteemed beatmakers 9th Wonder, Salaam Remi and Sean C, but mainly as a sparring exercise: Trotter's presence on them is raw and loose, and they're better understood as small monuments to his talent than for their substance.
There is immediately a greater focus and intent to Cheat Codes, beginning with the production. The flips are simple and elegant, the drums understated. There is enough space within the loops for Trotter's voice to probe through. Where Sean C compared the beats he made for Streams of Thought Vol. 3 to the '70s feel of Jay-Z's American Gangster, Cheat Codes curates soul, psych rock and funk samples from the same era into a weirder, more warped palette. Danger Mouse constructed these beats with Black Thought and his skill set specifically in mind, and the rapper moves through them deliberately, without compromising what are some of his most writerly verses. Together, the two cohere around a mission to build a classicist album fit for the form's elder statesmen.
Relentless motion is clearly in Trotter's DNA, a trait he traces back to childhood: "My birthplace taught me not to stop / I'm more advanced than my classmates / I came into the game on a fast break," he raps on "No Gold Teeth." Many songs on Cheat Codes are built around a single extended verse, though compared to his knotty Hot 97 filibuster they're compact and restrained, there to be not merely heeded but understood. Take the wavy "Identical Deaths," in which Black Thought is interviewed by God and keeps his cool, making gentle swoops from bar to bar as if trying to carefully pen a letter in cursive. On the title track, he works through the mindset of the "young gunners" running stickups in Philly, only to zoom out at the end and account for the larger systems that created them, using the mic like a bullhorn.
Virtuosity is too often presented as a shorthand for lyricism, and though some rappers have earned notoriety from the former, beneath the surface their verses are often empty. Trotter isn't immune to using technical hyper-proficiency to mask bombast, but even his most ill-defined rhymes carry a certain gravitas in their momentum, the deeply alliterative wordplay generating its own mystique. However, none of his previous releases have matched this novelistic charm with attentive storytelling the way Cheat Codes does. With "Because," he paints a vivid picture of the limited options that lead many into the carceral system. The winding verses of "Sometimes" and "Violas & Lupitas" are packed with little vignettes, and sometimes a bar will contain an entire scene: "Juke joint party lights lit the Harlem nights / Peas and rice made a Judas out of Garveyites."
There is still plenty of rapping about how great he is at rapping, but the verses more often turn on nuggets of personal discovery ("Richard Wright, Black Boy that grew into a Blacker man") and accumulated wisdom. Where Vol. 3 of Streams of Thought often felt aimlessly political, a concept record without a real agenda, the perspective here is tighter and more self-affirming. On "The Darkest Part," he mulls injustice, freedom, and the weight of the soul ("I came to take back that other two-fifths of a man"). Later, on "Saltwater," he distinguishes himself as a seasoned OG, not a lecturer; his rapping is surly but not disillusioned, observant but not sanctimonious. Even the songs that do fixate on the rap game as a sporting arena do so astutely: In the elongated verse of "Close to Famous," he measures the extent of his influence and the skill and experience gap between him as a veteran and rap's overnight sensations. Much of his case, like the album overall, is constructed around the idea that he can read any room and speak its language.
Trotter is not our only rapper-scholar, but his position in the culture is close to unique. "Bring the Cambridge, the Websters, the Oxfords ... Product of the Last Poets and the Watts Prophets," he raps on "Belize," presenting his career as a bridge between street intellectuals and academic authorities, rap as cipher and rap as literature. The notion of a full-length collaboration between Black Thought and Danger Mouse long predates his years on network television or the dynamic if arguably vain showcase of Streams of Thought, but the results are nonetheless a culmination of that history. Listening now, it can feel like all those years the album went unmade are what made it possible.
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A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the facts:
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IRS special agent job ad misrepresented online
CLAIM: An online job ad shows that all new employees that the IRS intends to hire after a funding boost in the Inflation Reduction Act will be required to carry a firearm and use deadly force if necessary.
THE FACTS: The job description does not apply to most potential new employees that the IRS will hire in the coming years, and the vast majority of IRS workers are not armed. A legitimate job ad for special agents within the small law enforcement division of the IRS that works on criminal investigations was misrepresented online following the passage this month of a $740 billion economic package that includes nearly $80 billion for the IRS. Many posts in recent days shared a screenshot that features the IRS logo and the text, “Major Duties.” The listed duties on the image include being able to “carry a firearm and be willing to use deadly force, if necessary.” Social media users claimed that the image was a job ad for thousands of new IRS employees that will be hired as a result of the bill. “The IRS is looking to fill 87,000 positions,” one Facebook user who shared the image wrote. “Requirements include working min ‘50 hours per week, which may include irregular hours, and be on-call 24/7, including holidays and weekends’ and ‘Carry a firearm and be willing to use deadly force, if necessary.’” Another Twitter user wrote: “Want to be one of the new 87,000 IRS agents? Are you willing to carry a firearm and use DEADLY FORCE? This is not at all concerning.” These social media users are falsely depicting a legitimate job ad for a special agent with IRS Criminal Investigation as a generic ad for all new positions. While that language does not currently appear on the IRS web page advertising the special agent role, a search of the Internet Archive shows that the same language can be found on the page as recently as Aug. 11. Justin Cole, a spokesperson for IRS Criminal Investigation, told the AP that the screenshots circulating online appear to show the special agent web page and confirmed that the language had been on the site but was removed. He said it was removed in error amid the spate of misinformation about IRS employees carrying weapons, but the language will be added back to the web page. Special agents with IRS Criminal Investigation, who investigate criminal tax violations and other related financial crimes, are the only IRS employees who carry firearms, according to Anny Pachner, a spokesperson for the division. Special agents compose a small sliver of the IRS workforce. There are about 2,000 special agents within the agency, which has roughly 80,000 total employees. The division dates back to 1919 and has always employed armed agents. The agency is currently hiring 300 special agents, according to the online job posting. Among the agents’ duties are executing search and arrest warrants, as well as seizures, per the posting. This is very different from the work of other IRS employees. For instance, revenue agents work on complex audits of corporations, while customer service representatives answer tax-related questions, according to the IRS. Neither roles are law enforcement positions. The claim that the IRS is going to hire 87,000 new agents in general due to the Inflation Reduction Act is also misleading, as the AP has previously reported. The figure comes from a prior Treasury Department proposal to hire roughly that many IRS employees over the next decade, but there is no explicit mandate for such a workforce in the act, officials and experts say. Many new IRS hires will replace employees who are expected to retire or quit, and not all of them will be auditors, nor will a majority of them be gun-carrying agents.
— Associated Press writer Josh Kelety in Phoenix contributed this report.
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Post falsely claims NYC tap water contaminated with polio
CLAIM: Polio has been found in New York City tap water.
THE FACTS: The virus that causes polio has been detected in New York sewage samples, not tap water. After the New York City and New York state health departments announced last week that poliovirus has been found in city sewage samples, a post claiming that polio had been found in the city’s tap water began spreading on social media. “Under Biden, they are now finding Polio in tap water,” reads the post, which received more than 112,000 likes on Instagram. It includes a screenshot of a tweet featuring a promotional video in which Mayor Eric Adams touts the city’s tap water. The tweet captions the Adams video: “Do you all remember that time when Mayor Adam’s told everyone in New York City to drink the tap water? Anyways, they found Polio in the New York City water.” But poliovirus was found in sewage samples, not tap water, and people cannot contract polio by drinking the city’s tap water, multiple city and state officials said. “New Yorkers should know that wastewater is not the same as drinking water, and it cannot be a source of infection or transmission,” Samantha Fuld, a spokesperson for the New York State Department of Health, told the AP in an email. Wastewater — used water from toilets, sinks, showers and household appliances — does not come in contact with the city’s drinking water, she said, adding there are no plans to test tap water for poliovirus. Edward Timbers, director of communications for the city’s Department of Environmental Protection, confirmed to the AP in an email that the city’s wastewater cannot end up in its tap water and that the presence of poliovirus in sewage samples does not imply that the virus is also in drinking water. “There are two separate systems in NYC,” he said. New York City drinking water is treated with purifying agents to ensure that it is safe to consume and free of pathogens, according to the city’s 2021 Drinking Water Supply and Quality Report. Polio can be spread through water contaminated with feces from an infected person, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, though it typically spreads through person-to-person contact. The state Department of Health began monitoring wastewater for signs of poliovirus through repeated sampling after a Rockland County, New York, resident developed paralysis as a result of poliovirus earlier this summer, Fuld said. According to the state agency, the CDC has confirmed the presence of poliovirus in sewage samples from New York City, Rockland County and New York’s Orange County. Dr. Kimberly Thompson, a polio expert and president of health nonprofit Kid Risk, Inc., explained that repeated samples of poliovirus found in wastewater are indicators that the virus is spreading, since it can be transmitted through an infected person’s feces. A similar false claim purporting monkeypox was found in Georgia drinking water also spread on social media this month.
— Associated Press writer Melissa Goldin in New York contributed this report.
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Posts misrepresent failed attempt to recall Los Angeles District Attorney
CLAIM: Los Angeles County disqualified nearly 30% of recall ballots or ballot signatures in the attempted recall of the county’s progressive District Attorney George Gascón.
THE FACTS: The county didn’t disqualify ballots or ballot signatures. It disqualified nearly 200,000 of about 716,000 signatures on petitions calling for a vote to recall Gascón. Los Angeles County election officials on Monday said that a proposal to recall the county’s progressive DA had failed after recall organizers did not gather enough valid petition signatures to schedule an election. Recall organizers needed to gather nearly 570,000 valid petition signatures to schedule an election, but county officials found only about 520,000 were valid after disqualifying nearly 200,000 signatures turned in. That news was misrepresented online this week when Donald Trump Jr. and others falsely claimed that the county had disqualified “ballots” or “ballot signatures.” The former president’s son made both claims, one on Twitter and one on his father’s Truth Social platform. “So in Los Angles they just disqualified almost 30% of ballot signatures BUT they expect you to believe that LESS THAN 1% of Ballots were faulty in the 2020 Presidential Election!” Trump Jr. tweeted Monday, misspelling Los Angeles. The petition signatures that the county deemed invalid were collected in the community to try to demonstrate voter support for scheduling a recall election. A Monday news release from the county said the signatures were found to be invalid for various reasons, including signers not being registered to vote, signing more than once, listing different addresses than their voter registrations, using signatures that didn’t match their voter registration signatures, and living outside the county. The recall committee said it would review rejected signatures and the verification process and “seek to ensure no voter was disenfranchised.” Joshua Spivak, an expert on recall elections and a senior fellow at the Hugh L. Carey Institute at Wagner College, said the signature rejection rate was “within the range” of past California recalls. He pointed out that most of the rejections happened not because of the signatures themselves, but because the signers were not registered voters or signed multiple times. A representative for the Trump Organization did not respond to a request for comment.
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Denmark didn’t ‘ban’ COVID-19 vaccines for children
CLAIM: Denmark has banned COVID-19 vaccines for children.
THE FACTS: Danish residents under the age of 18 will no longer be automatically eligible for COVID-19 vaccines, but there is no overall ban for that age group, as minors who are at high risk will still be able to get the shots after a medical assessment. Social media users are misrepresenting changes to the Danish Health Authority’s fall and winter vaccine program for those under 18 as a “ban.” “Denmark coming clean that kids shouldn’t be vaccinated with a TOTAL BAN on Covid vax for kids,” a Twitter user falsely claimed. But Denmark’s guidance around COVID-19 vaccines for children is only being modified. The agency’s vaccine program states that since children and young people “very rarely become seriously ill” from the COVID-19 omicron variant, those under the age of 18 will no longer receive the first dose beginning July 1. Starting Sept. 1, youths will no longer get the second dose, although those who are at risk of developing serious illness can still get the vaccine after a medical assessment. “The Danish Health Authority does not currently plan on recommending vaccination to persons under the age of 18 as a group,” Lotte Bælum, a spokesperson for the agency, told the AP in an email. “Children and young people who are at increased risk of a serious course of covid-19 will continue to have the option of vaccination after individual assessment.” The country will begin the fall and winter COVID-19 vaccination program in October. Around 81% of Denmark’s population of 5.8 million has received two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine and nearly 62% have received a booster, according to the Danish Ministry of Health. In April, the AP reported that due to Denmark’s high vaccine coverage, the country was ending broad vaccination efforts, but people over the age of 50 or older will receive invitations to receive a vaccine. The Danish Health Authority still recommends that people who are completely unvaccinated receive primary vaccination.
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Recent explosions deep behind Russia’s lines in Crimea have had a major psychological effect on Moscow’s leadership, with its invasion of Ukraine at “near operational standstill”, Western officials have said.
More than half of the Russian navy’s Black Sea Fleet combat jets were put out of action in blasts last week at the Russian-operated Saky military airfield in western Crimea – an area Moscow previously considered secure, officials said on Friday.
The Kremlin is busy seeking to allocate blame for the debacle and President Vladimir Putin is struggling to hide Ukraine’s success from the Russian population, as thousands of Russians fleeing Crimea have streamed into the country, they said.
One official said: “Ukraine is now consistently achieving kinetic effects deep behind Russia’s lines…
“The incidents have been having a material effect on Russia’s logistics support, but as importantly, there’s a significant psychological effect on the Russian leadership.”
They added that the attacks had forced the Black Sea Fleet into a defensive posture and stymied Russia’s ability to launch a successful amphibious assault on Odesa on Ukraine’s coast.
It comes as the war has entered a phase of “near operational standstill”, with neither side’s ground forces having enough concentrated combat power to launch effective offensive actions.
Russia is facing an increasingly acute shortage of stocks, even of basic munition, as well as manpower issues as it struggles to reconstitute its forces, the Western official said.
“There was a point when there was constant shelling, there was a real high point, particularly around the battle for the Donbas,” they said.
“We aren’t at that high point anymore.
“The whole tempo of the campaign has slowed down, partly because both sides have become more conscious that this is a marathon not a sprint and that expenditure rates and conserving their munitions is important”.
Amid concerns that shelling of the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia plant in southern Ukraine – Europe’s largest nuclear power plant – could lead to nuclear catastrophe, the official said it was built to withstand most direct military fire.
They said the main concerns are around the nuclear reactors losing water cooling due to a loss of electricity supply.
At least a dozen civilians were killed by Russian strikes in Ukraine’s second-largest city of Kharkiv this week, according to the Ministry of Defence.
“This civilian suffering provides an unusually stark example of Russian cynicism,” the official said, adding that Moscow was not planning to launch an offensive in the area or gain any major operational advantage from the bombardment.
Meanwhile, the head of the GCHQ intelligence service said Moscow had failed to gain ground in cyberspace against Ukraine.
“So far, President Putin has comprehensively lost the information war in Ukraine and in the West,” Sir Jeremy Fleming wrote in an op-ed in The Economist.
“Just as with its land invasion, Russia’s initial online plans appear to have fallen short.” | https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/politics/4685281/blasts-behind-russian-lines-had-major-psychological-effect-on-putin-officials/ | 2022-08-19T18:09:04Z | https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/politics/4685281/blasts-behind-russian-lines-had-major-psychological-effect-on-putin-officials/ | true | 5 |
Will Smith accepts the award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for "King Richard" during the 94th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on March 27, 2022, in Hollywood, California. - Myung Chun/Los Angeles Times/TNS
The slap heard around the world has had a devastating effect on Will Smith’s reputation with consumers. The newly minted Oscar winner’s Q Scores have dropped significantly since he slapped Chris Rock onstage at the Academy Awards in March. According toVariety VIP, the new data — the industry standard for measuring celebrities’ mass appeal — shows that Smith’s reputation has been severely damaged. Conducted twice a year in January and July, 1,800 consumers from age 6 and up are surveyed about their opinion on famous figures. Prior to the incident, the beloved “Fresh Prince of Bel Air” star had ... | https://www.rawstory.com/will-smiths-oscar-slap-damaged-his-reputation-with-consumers-of-all-ages-data-says/ | 2022-08-19T18:10:23Z | https://www.rawstory.com/will-smiths-oscar-slap-damaged-his-reputation-with-consumers-of-all-ages-data-says/ | false | 1 |
Idris Elba’s ‘Beast’ takes an early bite out of the box office
Idris Elba may shine in Beast, but the survival flick is off to a rough start after earning under $1 million in Thursday’s previews.
Variety reported that Elba’s latest thriller reeled in just $925,000 after releasing in 2,900 theaters yesterday. With a budget of $36 million, not counting the promotional costs, Beast is anticipated to fall short of breaking even. It has so far earned $4.9 million internationally, and Variety predicts the film will gross around $10 million over the weekend. With the inevitable ticket sale drop-offs in the weeks to come, this Beast could be starving at the box office.
To make matters worse for the thriller, the film will be up against stiff competition as the animated movie Dragon Ball Hero: Super Hero opens tonight. With legions of loyal Dragon Ball fans domestically, the anime is expected to earn between $13 and $15 million in its first weekend.
Despite the lackluster Thursday showing, Beast is holding its own among reviewers. While not devoid of its fair share of camp, critics are praising Beast’s spine-tingling moments.
One of Hollywood’s most cringeworthy tropes is the jump scare. However, critics are applauding Beast’s ability to turn the overused horror cliche into the movie’s most positive aspects. The Washington Post’s Michael O’Sullivan hailed Beast’s jump scares as “genuinely jumpy, but the film plays out more like a theme park ride than a family drama with teeth. It’s pulse-pounding, in other words, from a cardiac perspective, but not especially engaging as a narrative.”
After 71 critical reviews, Beast has earned a decent 71 percent Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Meanwhile, Metacritic has the film earning 10 positive reviews with 13 neutral. The more telling sign, however, could be that only two reviews have been labeled negative, at least so far. As the weekend box office kicks into gear, the full audience reaction should tell the tale. | https://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/idris-elbas-beast-takes-an-early-bite-out-of-the-box-office/ | 2022-08-19T18:13:11Z | https://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/idris-elbas-beast-takes-an-early-bite-out-of-the-box-office/ | false | 1 |
Tuolumne County Superintendent To Preview Upcoming School Year
Sonora, CA — It is back to school time, and this weekend’s Mother Lode Views will feature Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools Cathy Parker.
She will talk about various topics including recent enrollment trends, planning for an upcoming youth summit, grant money recently received, changes this year in local education, challenges to recruiting teachers, and the state’s move to expand transitional kindergarten.
Parker’s term as Superintendent runs through the end of December. She will also talk about the upcoming transition as she prepares to leave office (Zachary Abernathy will take over in January).
Parker will speak about her highlights over the past four years and also touch on some of her future education-related plans. | https://www.mymotherlode.com/news/local/2716913/tuolumne-county-superintendent-to-preview-upcoming-school-year.html | 2022-08-19T18:17:18Z | https://www.mymotherlode.com/news/local/2716913/tuolumne-county-superintendent-to-preview-upcoming-school-year.html | false | null |
Introducing the Sapphire brand from Lucid, with the Lucid Air Sapphire, the world's first luxury electric super-sports sedan
- Lucid Air Sapphire features three motors, carbon-ceramic brakes, aerodynamic package, new sport seats, and track-tuned suspension for a sublime driver-focused sporting experience
- Sub-two seconds 0-60 mph, sub-four seconds 0-100 mph, sub-nine seconds quarter mile, and top speed exceeding 200 mph
- Production begins in first half of 2023
NEWARK, Calif., Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID), setting new standards with the longest-range, fastest-charging electric car on the market with the award-winning Lucid Air, today introduced Sapphire, Lucid's new ultra-high-performance brand, led by the new Lucid Air Sapphire – the world's first fully electric luxury super-sports sedan.
"Last year, Lucid rocked the world with the launch of Lucid Air, a fusion of unsurpassed range, efficiency, superior driving dynamics, and interior space, uniquely enabled by our in-house technology." said Peter Rawlinson, CEO and CTO, Lucid Group. "Today, with the introduction of the Sapphire line, we take the next logical step of advancement. Lucid Air Sapphire, being the very first Lucid product to bear the Sapphire name, builds upon our technical prowess to take electric high-performance on to next level. Sapphire represents the pinnacle of electric performance; finally achieving the performance that I've so long searched for. After painstaking development work, I am able to confirm Lucid Air Sapphire has achieved a satisfactory performance, and I trust the most discerning drivers will agree."
"Sapphire is the embodiment of what ultra-high-performance luxury means to Lucid," said Derek Jenkins, SVP of Brand and Design, Lucid Group. "Sapphire is among the most valued gemstones, prized for their brilliance, color, and hardness. Imperial Blue has long been the de facto national color for American motorsports teams engaged in international competitions. As Lucid's dedicated ultra-high-performance brand, Sapphire references this history while setting new standards for innovation and technology."
At the heart of Lucid Air Sapphire lies a three-motor powertrain – the first from Lucid – featuring a new twin motor rear-drive unit and a single motor front-drive unit.
"With three state-of-the-art electric motors – all developed and manufactured in-house by Lucid – Lucid Air Sapphire reaches an entirely new level of performance," said Eric Bach, SVP of Product and Chief Engineer, Lucid Group. "And because a three-motor Lucid Air was always part of the development program, it retains all the strengths of Lucid Air variants already on the market – including limo-like rear legroom, a voluminous trunk and frunk, and impressive efficiency."
These technically innovative electric motors incorporate Lucid's microjet stator cooling and wave winding. The twin rear-drive unit also introduces new heat exchanger technology and heightened coolant flow rate. The battery system is also upgraded for higher power and more precise thermal logic.
As expected, Lucid Air Sapphire's three-motor powertrain delivers even more horsepower than the car's dual-motor siblings, including the 1,050-hp Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance. With over 1,200 hp, Lucid Air Sapphire is not only the most powerful electric sedan in the world, it is the most powerful sedan in the world.
With this vast power and the enhanced delivery afforded by the twin rear-drive unit, Lucid Air Sapphire will accelerate from a standstill to 60 mph in less than two seconds, from zero to 100 mph in less than four seconds, and the standing quarter mile in under 9 seconds. These figures are achievable with no extra-cost equipment upgrades or protracted preconditioning routines. Additionally, massive carbon ceramic disc brakes come as standard, endowing Air Sapphire with a stopping power to match its prodigious performance.
Final horsepower ratings will be announced later, along with instrumented demonstrations of the incredible performance capabilities of the vehicle.
As with other Lucid Air variants, Lucid's engineers followed a holistic approach to development of the first Sapphire model. In practice, this meant devoting exacting attention to every facet of performance.
"Our aim with this, our first Sapphire model, is to complement the exceptional powertrain with sharper, more responsive driving dynamics and increased body control," said David Lickfold, Director of Chassis and Vehicle Dynamics, Lucid Group. "At the same time, it was important to retain the exceptional ride quality for which Lucid Air has come to be known."
Lucid Air Sapphire features stiffer front and rear springs, unique damper settings, stiffer bushings, and a unique tuning for ABS, traction, stability control, and electronic power steering. Standard carbon ceramic brakes provide exceptional stopping power and contribute to Lucid Air Sapphire's endurance in high-performance driving. This advanced chassis setup is conceived to maximize the benefits of the torque-vectoring capabilities of the three-motor powertrain, as well as the wider, more aggressive wheels and tires. The car rides on ultra-high performance staggered Aero Sapphire wheels, with specially developed Michelin PS4S tires, sized 265/35R20 at front and 295/30R21 in the rear. These unique wheels also feature removable carbon-fiber aero disk wheel covers, which further optimize the aerodynamic efficiency of the car.
In addition to delivering prodigious power to the rear of the vehicle, the twin rear-drive unit allows for torque vectoring that extends the capabilities of the car beyond that achievable with a passive all-wheel-drive system.
For example, the twin rear-drive unit can effectively pivot the rear of the vehicle, providing torque to the rear wheels in opposite directions to promote either turn-in or straight-line stability – similar to a brake-based setup and a rear-wheel steering system, but faster, quieter, and more seamless. In tight corners, the system is able to apply regenerative braking on the inside wheel while powering the outside, greatly enhancing vehicle turn-in rotation and with much quicker response times than rear-wheel steering systems.
The benefits for drivers are wide-reaching, with improvements to turn-in, cornering balance across all speeds, corner exit, and high-speed stability and disturbance rejection. The driving experience differs across drive modes to give multiple characters in conjunction with steering, suspension, powertrain, and brake settings.
Lucid Air Sapphire is designed to be as functional as it is beautiful.
Special attention has been given to refining the aerodynamic character of the body for Lucid Air Sapphire. The outcome of this effort is a balance between added downforce, which enhances vehicle stability at higher speeds, and reducing drag, which affects both performance and efficiency.
The launch of the Sapphire brand from Lucid also marks the introduction of a new Sapphire Blue exterior paint, a radiant color that will be exclusive to Sapphire vehicles. Initially, all Lucid Air Sapphires will be finished exclusively in the new Sapphire Blue color to mark the brand introduction.
Lucid Air Sapphire is augmented with the recently announced Stealth Look as standard, bringing a more sinister, sporting character to the exterior of the vehicle.
The cabin of Lucid Air Sapphire extends the purposeful beauty of the exterior with a new interior theme called Sapphire Mojave. This includes new highly bolstered 18-way power sport seats, upholstered in black leather trimmed with black Alcantara and Sapphire Blue contrast stitching. Though designed for spirited driving, the seats still provide decadent comfort, with heating, cooling and massage functionality. The headrest showcases a debossed Lucid bear logomark, one of the icons of the Lucid brand identity reflecting the California origins of the brand. Dash and doors are decorated with Mojave darkwood veneers, while the steering wheel and upper roof structure for the standard Glass Canopy roof are trimmed in black Alcantara.
Lucid Air Sapphire also features a unique Sapphire-themed on-screen display, with specially configured drive modes and performance settings.
Lucid Air Sapphire makes its public debut at the Quail Lodge during Monterey Car Week. Lucid Air Sapphire will be offered as a limited-production model, with deliveries planned in the US and Canada next year. The price is $249,000 USD and $325,000 CAD1. Reservations go live Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at 9 AM Pacific time.
Information about availability for markets outside of North America will be communicated in the future.
What's more, Lucid Air Sapphire is just the beginning, representing the launch of an entirely new performance-focused brand within Lucid. Additional Sapphire models will be available for all Lucid models moving forward, continuing to set new standards for what luxury performance can look and feel.
Lucid's mission is to inspire the adoption of sustainable energy by creating advanced technologies and the most captivating luxury electric vehicles centered around the human experience. The company's first car, Lucid Air, is a state-of-the-art luxury sedan with a California-inspired design that features luxurious full-size interior space in a mid-size exterior footprint. Underpinned by race-proven battery technology and proprietary powertrains developed entirely in-house, Lucid Air was named the 2022 MotorTrend Car of the Year®. Lucid Air Grand Touring features an official EPA estimated 516 miles of range or 1,050 horsepower. Deliveries of Lucid Air, which is produced at Lucid's factory in Casa Grande, Arizona, are currently underway to U.S. customers.
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This communication includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as "estimate," "plan," "project," "forecast," "intend," "will," "shall," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "seek," "target," "continue," "could," "may," "might," "possible," "potential," "predict" or other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding plans and expectations with respect to Lucid Air Sapphire, including its performance, specifications, design, branding, price, availability, timing of production, reservation and delivery, driving experience, and reception by customers, and the promise of Lucid's technology. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this communication, and on the current expectations of Lucid's management. These forward-looking statements are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on by any investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and may differ from these forward-looking statements. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Lucid. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including those factors discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in Part II, Item 1A of Lucid's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, as well as other documents Lucid has filed or will file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. If any of these risks materialize or Lucid's assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that Lucid currently does not know or that Lucid currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect Lucid's expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this communication. Lucid anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause Lucid's assessments to change. However, while Lucid may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Lucid specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Lucid's assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this communication. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements.
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Women in Poker Hall of Fame Now Accepting Nominations for New Inductees
Posted on: August 19, 2022, 12:35h.
Last updated on: August 19, 2022, 12:35h.
The Women in Poker Hall of Fame (WiPHoF) inducted its first class in 2008 and its most recent in 2018. It’s back after a COVID-19-induced break, with the public now able to submit nominations for the next class of inductees.
The WiPHoF singles out those females who have contributed the most to helping poker advance, inducting two new members every other year. The next two will find their names added to the annals of poker history on December 17.
Poker fans can now help decide which two individuals deserve the honor this year. The WiPHoF opened the nomination process yesterday, allowing everyone a chance to determine who should appear on the ballot.
Only 8 Ballot Billets Available
There are several considerations that must be met for a name to appear as a nominee. Once the submission window closes, the WiPHoF Organization Committee will narrow down the list to only eight of these. Then, existing inductees and certain designated media personalities make the final decision.
They will make their choices through a voting process that gives each voting member 10 votes. Then, the WiPHoF Organization Committee designates three members to certify the results before the final announcement of inductees is made.
In order for someone to be eligible, she must have been an active player or industry professional for at least a decade prior to nomination. In addition, the minimum age for consideration is 35.
Next, the individuals must have helped significantly grow the poker industry. This doesn’t apply to only women-led initiatives. For example, players like Vanessa Selbst, with her three WSOP bracelets, qualifies because she has won major tournaments.
It’s also important that any of the potential candidates support women in poker. This doesn’t mean that they have to take an overzealous approach to campaigning for females in the sport. However, they cannot speak badly about women’s tournaments, either.
Fame, Not Fortune
The Poker Hall of Fame, the organization Benny Binion created in 1979, has 60 members. Among these are Binion, as well as Daniel Negreanu, Phil Hellmuth and even Wild Bill Hickok. Also inducted are several females, including Barbara Enright, Linda Johnson and Jennifer Harman.
The WiPHoF, on the other hand, only has 20 inductees. Enright, Harman and Johnson are there, as are Maria Ho, Lupe Soto and others. Soto is the founder of the WiPHoF and the Ladies International Poker Series (LIPS). She is also the CEO of the Senior Poker Tour and chair of the WiPHoF selection committee.
This year, several well-known names will likely make the final cut. Selbst is the winningest female tournament player and may have retired (depending on the time of year) but is still a high-profile candidate.
Kristen Bicknell, with three Global Poker Index Female Player of the Year awards, will undoubtedly receive some consideration. In addition, Phil Hellmuth protégé Liv Boeree will likely appear.
The nomination criteria and submission form can be found on the WiPHoF website.
Induction Ceremony Just Part of the Excitement
The WiPHoF induction ceremony will be a part of the Women In Poker Winter Festival at Resorts World Las Vegas. The event begins on December 13 and runs through December 18.
During that time, there will be a number of poker tournaments and meet-and-greets available. The event culminates in the World Poker Tour (WPT) Ladies Championship Final Table.
The WPT has been trying to increase female participation in poker for years. When it hosted the first-ever Women’s Poker Summit four years ago, it hoped that would mark a turning point.
Since then, the poker organization has continued to host summits, although COVID-19 caused disruptions. The efforts have had some success, with female subscriptions to WPT increasing by 25% in 2018, according to the company. Now, it’s 35%.
Although the percentage has grown, the WPT wants to see more. So, along with the WiPHoF and LIPS, it won’t stop until it has exhausted all its efforts.
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Sensata Technologies Holding plc (NYSE:ST) went up by 0.96% from its latest closing price compared to the recent 1-year high of $65.58. The company’s stock price has collected 0.53% of gains in the last five trading sessions. MarketWatch.com reported on 04/22/22 that There’s a smart way to invest in the clean-energy transition right now (and not just EVs, solar and wind)
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ST currently public float of 154.35M and currently shorts hold a 2.13% ratio of that float. Today, the average trading volume of ST was 1.16M shares.
ST’s Market Performance
ST stocks went up by 0.53% for the week, with a monthly jump of 4.12% and a quarterly performance of 2.82%, while its annual performance rate touched -22.48%. The volatility ratio for the week stands at 1.77% while the volatility levels for the past 30 days are set at 2.40% for Sensata Technologies Holding plc. The simple moving average for the period of the last 20 days is 1.49% for ST stocks with a simple moving average of -12.52% for the last 200 days.
Analysts’ Opinion of ST
Many brokerage firms have already submitted their reports for ST stocks, with Wolfe Research repeating the rating for ST by listing it as a “Outperform.” The predicted price for ST in the upcoming period, according to Wolfe Research is $55 based on the research report published on June 22nd of the current year 2022.
UBS, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see ST reach a price target of $68, previously predicting the price at $62. The rating they have provided for ST stocks is “Buy” according to the report published on February 14th, 2022.
Robert W. Baird gave a rating of “Neutral” to ST, setting the target price at $67 in the report published on January 14th of the current year.
ST Trading at 4.36% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought ST to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -30.97% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 2.40%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 1.77%, as shares surge +2.24% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading -7.89% lower at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, ST rose by +0.53%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by -19.93% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $44.65. In addition, Sensata Technologies Holding plc saw -26.62% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further losses.
Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at ST starting from Votava Shannon M., who sale 1,800 shares at the price of $48.81 back on Jun 07. After this action, Votava Shannon M. now owns 16,389 shares of Sensata Technologies Holding plc, valued at $87,858 using the latest closing price.
ZIDE STEPHEN M, the Director of Sensata Technologies Holding plc, sale 12,900 shares at $45.79 during a trade that took place back on May 02, which means that ZIDE STEPHEN M is holding 21,536 shares at $590,708 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for ST
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- +16.19 for the present operating margin
- +29.20 for the gross margin
The net margin for Sensata Technologies Holding plc stands at +9.54. Equity return is now at value 8.30, with 3.00 for asset returns.
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Erdogan and Guterres meet with Zelenskyy in a bid to halt the war
Turkey’s chief and the UN chief met in Ukraine with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday in a high-level bid to decelerate a conflict raging for almost six months — with minimal outcomes, stories declare.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated he would comply with up along with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, on condition that a lot of the issues mentioned would require the Kremlin’s settlement.
With the conferences held at such a excessive stage — it was the primary go to to Ukraine by Erdogan for the reason that conflict broke out and the second by Guterres — some had hoped for breakthroughs, if not towards an total peace, then not less than on particular points. But none was obvious.
Meeting within the western metropolis of Lviv, removed from the entrance strains, the leaders mentioned things like increasing exchanges of prisoners of conflict and arranging for UN atomic power specialists to go to and assist safe Europe’s largest nuclear energy plant, which is in the midst of fierce preventing that has raised fears of a disaster.
‘The conflict will finish at negotiating desk,’ says Erdogan
Erdogan has positioned himself as a go-between in an effort to cease the preventing. While Turkey is a member of NATO, its wobbly economic system is reliant on Russia for commerce, and it has tried to steer a center course between the 2 combatants.
On the broader matter of peace efforts, the Turkish president urged the worldwide group after the talks to not abandon diplomatic efforts to finish the conflict that has killed tens of 1000’s and compelled greater than 10 million Ukrainians from their houses.
He repeated that Turkey is prepared to behave as a “mediator and facilitator” and added, “I remain convinced that the war will end at the negotiating table.”
In March, Turkey hosted talks in Istanbul between Russian and Ukrainian negotiators, however the effort to finish the hostilities failed.
One main matter on the talks in Lviv was the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in southern Ukraine. Moscow and Kyiv have accused one another of shelling the advanced.
Accusing Moscow of “nuclear blackmail,” Zelenskyy has demanded that Russian troops depart the plant and {that a} staff from the UN’s International Atomic Energy Agency be allowed in.
“The area needs to be demilitarised, and we must tell it as it is: Any potential damage in Zaporizhzhia is suicide,” Guterres stated at a information convention.
Zelenskyy and the UN chief agreed Thursday on preparations for an IAEA mission to the plant, in line with the president’s web site.
But it was not instantly clear whether or not the Kremlin would consent to the proposed phrases. As for a pullout of troops, a Russian Foreign Ministry official stated earlier that that would depart the plant “vulnerable.”
Concerns concerning the plant mounted Thursday when Russian and Ukrainian authorities accused one another of plotting to assault the location after which blame the opposite facet.
Guterres used the talks in Lviv to call General Carlos dos Santos Cruz of Brazil to steer a beforehand introduced UN fact-finding mission to the Olenivka jail, the place 53 Ukrainian prisoners of conflict have been killed in an explosion in July. Russia and Ukraine have blamed every one other for the blast.
An enhance in grain exports was additionally on the agenda on Thursday. Earlier this summer season, the UN and Turkey helped dealer an settlement clearing the best way for Ukraine to export 22 million tonnes of corn and different grain caught in its Black Sea ports for the reason that Russian invasion.
The blockage has worsened world meals shortages, pushed up costs and heightened fears of famine, particularly in Africa. Yet even with the deal, solely a trickle of Ukrainian grain has made it out — some 600,000 tonnes by Turkey’s estimate.
Zelenskyy stated Thursday that he had proposed increasing the shipments. Guterres, for his half, touted the operation’s success however added, “There is a long way to go before this will be translated into the daily life of people at their local bakery and in their markets.” | https://thewall.fyi/erdogan-and-guterres-meet-with-zelenskyy-in-a-bid-to-halt-the-war/ | 2022-08-19T18:22:50Z | https://thewall.fyi/erdogan-and-guterres-meet-with-zelenskyy-in-a-bid-to-halt-the-war/ | false | 1 |
According to a survey by Pew Research Center, about 36% of U.S. adults have fulfilled their American dream. Celebrating the milestone of 26 years in business, Schneider Tree Care is the embodiment of the American dream. Two brothers, Erich and Kurt Schneider, grew up in farm country, served in the U.S. Air Force and became successful entrepreneurs, together. The company they built has grown into a powerhouse, providing tree and shrub care services to commercial and residential properties in North and South Carolina, with four locations, three franchises and 80 employees.
TAYLORS, S.C., July 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- According to a survey by Pew Research Center, about 36% of U.S. adults have fulfilled their American dream. Celebrating the milestone of 26 years in business, Schneider Tree Care is the embodiment of the American dream. Two brothers, Erich and Kurt Schneider, grew up in farm country, served in the U.S. Air Force and became successful entrepreneurs, together. The company they built has grown into a powerhouse, providing tree and shrub care services to commercial and residential properties in North and South Carolina, with four locations, three franchises and 80 employees.
"I think everybody with a drive and desire to start a small business should do so. And there's unlimited potential in this country. The environment is very friendly to businesses, but you can't go into a business with the idea that I'm going to make a lot of money and not have to work. You have to go into a business with the idea that I'm going to serve." - Erich Schneider, CEO & Visionary, Schneider Tree Care
Erich and Kurt Schneider were raised in a rural community in northern New York State, where they harvested trees on their property. They chopped countless cords of wood to heat the family home and their father's engine shop.
Growing up, the brothers graduated high school and each joined the U.S. Air Force to serve their country. During their service, they learned self-discipline, how to carry out assigned tasks, how to follow orders and submit to authority. Their military training also helped them understand that the world was much bigger than the little town they grew up in.
After their military service, the Schneider brothers decided to build a business together. Since they had a close connection with trees since childhood, they decided to start their business in the tree-care industry.
"So we did this tree job, and the first one went really well. The next one went pretty well and the third went pretty well. And eventually, it came to the point where we were working six days a week, 15, 16 hours a day. And that was 26 years ago." - Kurt Schneider, President & COO, Schneider Tree Care.
Today, after a rich legacy of 26 years and a lot of hard work, Schneider Tree Care has:
- Four locations in NC & SC
- Three franchises
- 80 employees
This Independence Day, the Schneider Tree Care team is proudly celebrating the fulfillment of their American dream. They feel privileged to work on some of the most beautiful properties in the region and keep the urban environment green.
Founded in 1996, Schneider Tree Care is committed to providing its customers with the tree service they need to enhance their properties' curb appeal and keep them safe. They work for residential, municipal and commercial properties in the Greenville, SC, Spartanburg, SC and Charlotte, NC metro areas, providing trimming and pruning, tree removal, tree and shrub healthcare and emergency tree services.
To learn more about Schneider Tree Care, contact the company directly at (864)-244-3088.
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Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte have been fined by the Football Association (FA) for their conduct during the 2-2 draw between Chelsea and Tottenham last week. The Blues boss has also been banned for one game, though that punishment has been suspended for the time being.
The two managers clashed more than once during the London derby at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Once on the touchline after Tottenham's first goal and then again when they shook hands after the match, resulting in both being shown red cards.
What have Tuchel and Conte been charged with?
The FA has handed out fines to the duo, though they may appeal against the punishments.
"An independent Regulatory Commission has today ordered that Thomas Tuchel be fined £35,000 and banned from the touchline for one match, and Antonio Conte be fined £15,000 after they respectively breached FA Rule E3," a statement read.
— FA Spokesperson (@FAspokesperson) August 19, 2022
"Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte admitted that their behaviour after the final whistle of the Premier League game between Chelsea FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC on Sunday 14 August 2022 was improper, and both managers requested a paper hearing."
The statement added: "These sanctions are subject to appeal, and Thomas Tuchel’s one match touchline ban has been suspended temporarily pending the independent Regulatory Commission’s written reasons for its decisions that will be made available in due course."
What did Tuchel and Conte say about the incident?
Tuchel played down the significance of the incident after the match, saying in an interview with Sky Sports: "It's emotional, football. We don't need to heat it up.
"You have emotional coaches on the touchline and that's it. If we meet [later], we meet. If not, then not. Come on guys, it's between two competitors and nothing bad happened."
He then told BBC Sport: "It was hot from the temperature and hot between the benches and hot on the field and hot between the spectators - everything that you want and what you hope in a match like this early in the season.
Conte then took to Instagram to joke about the tension between him and his Chelsea counterpart.
He posted an image of Tuchel running down the touchline
to celebrate his team's goal, adding:
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City of Calgary Simplifies Asset Management with Infor
Infor Provides Simple Migration to Newest Iteration of Infor Public Sector Applications
NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Infor, the industry cloud company, announced today the successful upgrade of Infor Public Sector (IPS) asset and work management software at The City of Calgary, based in Alberta, Canada, has successfully upgraded to the latest iteration. This upgrade will allow The City of Calgary, Mobility business unit, to capitalize on newer functionalities, including mobile applications, GIS data integration, overhauled user interface and enhanced performance. The upgrade was implemented by Infor's Consulting Services (ICS) and will assist The City of Calgary to mitigate risk on its critical assets, leading to improved outcomes for the citizens of Calgary.
"Infor has continued to work as a partner with The City of Calgary for many years, and we've been looking forward to update our software for asset and work management to take advantage of new modern features that will enable more autonomy over our assets," said Miles Dyck, Service Design Manager. "We trust that these applications will continue to help us further streamline processes and improve operations, management, maintenance and customer service."
Working alongside Infor ICS, which provides organizations with a clear, simple path for upgrading or migrating an existing Infor solution, The City of Calgary gained a completely new version of their Infor solutions - which provides the public sector-specific functionality needed to ensure efficient business operations. With this software, The City of Calgary can potentially make faster, better-informed decisions related to asset tracking and valuation, work management, preventive maintenance scheduling, work order management, and advanced asset analysis.
"Infor has a deep understanding of the very specific needs of our public sector clients, and our applications are exactly what they're looking for to excel," said Matt Breslin, executive vice president and general manager, Infor. "Knowing the vast range of challenges our clients face, including intense cost pressures and constantly shifting regulations, we've designed a simple and efficient solution with a proven track record of success. It's exciting to consider the lasting impact our solutions can have for our public sector clients far into the future."
Infor Public Sector is an industry-specific software platform that encompasses a comprehensive suite of solutions unique to federal, state and local government organizations. For more information please visit https://www.infor.com/industries/state-local-government.
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COVID infection lasts more than 5 days: Study
1 min read . Updated: 19 Aug 2022, 10:55 PM IST- The findings suggest that in people who develop symptoms, the majority are not infectious before symptoms develop, the study showed
Most people with even mild COVID-19 are still infectious five days after symptoms begin, a new UK study has revealed.
The study published in the ‘Lancet Respiratory Medicine’ said, “Combining the latest results with what is already known about the dynamics of Omicron infections the duration of infectiousness is “broadly generalisable" to all current COVID variants."
“The findings suggest that in people who develop symptoms, the majority are not infectious before symptoms develop, but two-thirds of cases are still infectious five days after their symptoms begin."
The research was conducted by the scientist of Imperial College London.
The research also suggests that while lateral flow tests (LFTs) do not detect the start of infectiousness well, they more accurately identify when someone is no longer infectious and can safely leave isolation.
“We closely monitored people in their homes from when they were first exposed to the virus, capturing the moment when they developed infection through until they ceased being infectious," said Professor Lalvani, Director of the NIHR Respiratory Infections Health Protection Research Unit at Imperial College London.
“Before this study we were missing half of the picture about infectiousness, because it’s hard to know when people are first exposed to SARS-CoV-2 [COVID-19] and when they first become infectious. By using special daily tests to measure infectious virus (not just PCR) and daily symptom records we were able to define the window in which people are infectious. This is fundamental to controlling any pandemic and has not been previously defined for any respiratory infection in the community," he said.
“Our evidence can be used to inform infection control policies and self-isolation guidance to help reduce the transmission of SARS-CoV-2," he added.
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On August 18, 2022, DexCom Inc. (NASDAQ: DXCM) opened at $88.22, lower -0.69% from the last session. During the day, the shares moved up to $88.53 and dropped to $86.77 before settling in for the closing price of $88.14. Price fluctuations for DXCM have ranged from $66.89 to $164.86 over the past 52 weeks.
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During the last 5-year period, the sales growth of Healthcare Sector giant was 33.70%. Company’s average yearly earnings per share was noted -69.50% at the time writing. With a float of $391.05 million, this company’s outstanding shares have now reached $392.50 million.
Let’s determine the extent of company efficiency that accounts for 6300 employees. In terms of profitability, gross margin is +68.63, operating margin of +10.86, and the pretax margin is +7.10.
DexCom Inc. (DXCM) Insider Activity
A key investor’s attitude towards the stock of the Diagnostics & Research industry is another important factor to consider. The insider ownership of DexCom Inc. is 0.40%, while institutional ownership is 98.50%. The most recent insider transaction that took place on Jul 25, was worth 83,070. In this transaction EVP Managing Director Dexcom V of this company sold 1,000 shares at a rate of $83.07, taking the stock ownership to the 138,700 shares. Before that another transaction happened on Jun 23, when Company’s EVP Managing Director Dexcom V sold 1,000 for $72.55, making the entire transaction worth $72,550. This insider now owns 139,700 shares in total.
DexCom Inc. (DXCM) Earnings and Forecasts
If we go through the results of last quarter, which was made public on 6/29/2022, the company posted $0.17 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, coming under the agreed prediction (set at $0.19) by -$0.02. This company achieved a net margin of +6.32 while generating a return on equity of 7.59. Wall Street market experts anticipate that the next fiscal year will bring earnings of 0.3 per share during the current fiscal year.
According to the Wall Street analysts, stocks earnings will be around -69.50% per share during the next fiscal year. For the long-term projections, market analysts anticipate that the company’s EPS will surge by 31.40% during the next five years compared to 31.70% growth over the previous five years of trading.
DexCom Inc. (NASDAQ: DXCM) Trading Performance Indicators
Check out the current performance indicators for DexCom Inc. (DXCM). In the past quarter, the stock posted a quick ratio of 4.30. In addition, a publicly-traded company’s price to sales ratio for the trailing twelve months stands at 12.63. Likewise, its price to free cash flow for the trailing twelve months is 156.63.
For the trailing twelve months, Company’s Diluted EPS (Earnings per Share) is 0.47, a number that is poised to hit 0.24 in the next quarter and is forecasted to reach 1.11 in one year’s time.
Technical Analysis of DexCom Inc. (DXCM)
Looking closely at DexCom Inc. (NASDAQ: DXCM), its last 5-days average volume was 2.18 million, which is a drop from its year-to-date volume of 3.41 million. As of the previous 9 days, the stock’s Stochastic %D was 39.67%. Additionally, its Average True Range was 3.71.
During the past 100 days, DexCom Inc.’s (DXCM) raw stochastic average was set at 30.41%, which indicates a significant decrease from 41.81% during the past two weeks. Based on volatility metrics of the stock, it showed a historical volatility of 51.08% in the past 14 days, which was lower than the 58.28% volatility it showed in the past 100 days.
At the time of writing, stock’s 50-day Moving Average is $80.48, while its 200-day Moving Average is $107.18. However, in the short run, DexCom Inc.’s stock first resistance to watch stands at $88.45. Second resistance stands at $89.37. The third major resistance level sits at $90.21. If the price goes on to break the first support level at $86.69, it is likely to go to the next support level at $85.85. Should the price break the second support level, the third support level stands at $84.93.
DexCom Inc. (NASDAQ: DXCM) Key Stats
There are currently 392,582K shares outstanding in the company with a market cap of 33.75 billion. Presently, the company’s annual sales total 2,449 M according to its annual income of 154,700 K. Last quarter, the company’s sales amounted to 696,200 K and its income totaled 50,900 K. | https://newsdaemon.com/2022/08/19/dexcom-inc-dxcm-20-days-sma-touches-0-34-the-odds-favor-the-bear/ | 2022-08-19T18:36:35Z | https://newsdaemon.com/2022/08/19/dexcom-inc-dxcm-20-days-sma-touches-0-34-the-odds-favor-the-bear/ | false | 6580 |
Daddy Days: My boys in 'The Hobbit'
I’ve been having the pleasure of reading "The Hobbit" to the boys. I can’t recommend this magical tale, for adults and for children, enough. I say I’ve been reading it to the boys, but it’s really the older three (10, 9, and 7) who are listening. The 6-and 3-year-old run into the room saying “Hobbit!” and lose interest in about 14 seconds. The 1-year-old has no interest in listening to fantasy literature as his life is fixed far too assuredly in the basics of reality.
As we’re working our way through Bilbo’s great adventure, I’ve realized J.R.R. Tolkein perhaps based some of his Middle-earth creatures on people he met. I don’t know enough about him personally to identify who they might be, but I can quickly identify which one of the boys would be which kind of being in the story.
The 3-year-old is definitely a hobbit. He, like most hobbits, is fond of his creature comforts and regular meals. You’ve heard of the breakfast of champions? Well, he breakfasts like a hobbit. Which is to say in multiple courses and at length. He’s a bit diminutive in stature but also unexpectedly up for adventure. Just like Bilbo, it doesn’t take much for him to pine for home once he’s away.
The 7- and 6-year-olds would be Mountain Dwarves. They can certainly argue with each other as well as even the grumpiest dwarf. Also, like dwarves, they’re a bit rowdy and messy in domestic affairs. They much prefer to be outside. Put them in a pile of dirt and they’re happy to dig for treasure. They’re also overly protective of treasure once they have it.
The 1-year-old would 100% be Smaug the dragon. I know this sounds harsh, but here’s my case in three points. 1) Dragons have fiery tempers; the 1-year-old? Same. 2) You don’t ever, ever, ever intentionally wake a dragon when it’s sleeping; 1-year-old? Same. 3) Dragons will greedily defend their plundered piles of gold to the extreme. Trade out piles of gold for two pacifiers for the 1-year-old? Same.
The 9-year-old is clearly in the line of the wood-elves. Compared to his brothers he’s quiet and level-headed and he has a keen interest in nature like all elves. He’s also able to move about quietly in a way his dwarf brothers cannot. He’s the first to offer assistance or provide guidance just like all well-bred wood-elves and is the particular friend of wayward hobbits.
The 10-year-old would be a wizard. Not of Gandalf’s age or experience of course, but he has possession of some sort of magic, at least as far as his hobbit of a little brother is concerned. He’s also tall and lanky (which I think is a wizarding requirement in Middle-earth) and able to assume command in a way only wizard-kind can. Also, if his hobbit brother is going on a quest, it’s going to be mandatory that his older wizard brother go with him.
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FILE – A demonstrator holds a placard reading “Scammer, thief, killer, Pfizer” during a protest against the vaccine pass and vaccinations to…
FILE – A demonstrator holds a placard reading “Scammer, thief, killer, Pfizer” during a protest against the vaccine pass and vaccinations to protect against COVID-19 in front of the Pfizer headquarters, in Paris, on Jan. 29, 2022. An anti-vaccine group that has harassed doctors and public officials in Italy and France is still active on platforms like Facebook despite efforts to rein in their abuse and misinformation. The organization, known as V_V, bombards its victims with dozens, hundreds or even thousands of abusive posts. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus, File)
Anti-vax group in Europe thrives online, thwarts tech effort
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El Shafee Elsheikh, a British ISIS fighter and member of the execution cell dubbed "the ISIS Beatles" because of their British accents, was sentenced to life in prison Friday for his role in the hostage-taking and deaths of four Americans and several others.
Elsheikh was handed down eight concurrent life sentences in a Virginia courtroom on the eighth anniversary of the brutal beheading of one of his victims: American journalist James Foley.
Elsheikh and another member of the cell, Alexanda Kotey, were charged in October 2020 on eight counts for their involvement in the hostage-taking and murders of Foley, fellow American journalist Steven Sotloff, American aid workers Peter Kassig and Kayla Mueller, as well as British and Japanese nationals. Elsheikh was convicted in April.
Speaking to the press following the sentencing, Diane Foley, James Foley's mother, said she was grateful for the sentence but called it "a hollow victory."
"Our country has lost four of its very best citizens. We families lost our loved ones forever," she said.
During Elsheikh's two-week trial, former hostages testified to the brutal conditions, beatings, starvation and torture they were subjected to by the three members of the cell, one of whom, Mohamed Emwazi, was killed in a drone strike in 2015. Kotey pleaded guilty in September and was sentenced to life in prison earlier this year.
During sentencing Friday, the US government argued for the eight consecutive life sentences, noting that the crimes the ISIS cell members committed "are as grave, as sadistic, and as utterly reprehensible as it gets."
"As the evidence at trial demonstrated, Elsheikh, Emwazi, and Kotey helped lead a network of at least nine detention facilities in which 26 civilian hostages from 12 countries were held captive in Syria," First Assistant US Attorney Raj Parekh said, according to a release from the Department of Justice.
"These vicious acts of terrorism against the world spread carnage and fear, and caused deep despair. And as we sadly know, these devastating crimes resulted in the deaths of at least eight American, British, and Japanese citizens, among others, including gruesome beheadings that were publicized on a global scale and perversely touted by ISIS propaganda," Parekh said.
"Rather than becoming martyrs to their monstrous cause, Elsheikh and Kotey have been fairly and impartially convicted, in an open courtroom, of their barbaric crimes," he added.
This story has been updated with additional reaction and background.
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RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — A 58-year-old Palestinian man was shot and killed outside a bakery during an Israeli raid in the occupied West Bank early on Friday.
His family and the Palestinian Health Ministry said he was shot by Israeli troops. The military said he may have been struck by gunfire from Palestinian militants during clashes that broke out during the raid. Neither side provided evidence to support its assertion.
In a separate development, Israel approved an additional 1,500 work permits for Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, less than two weeks after the territory's militant Hamas rulers sat out the latest round of violence.
Salah Sawafta, 58, was shot in the head as he was returning home from dawn prayers in the West Bank town of Tubas, according to his brother, Jehad.
“There were clashes with youths in the area and Salah was shot by a sniper in the head after he bought a bag of bread from a grocery store,” he said. The Palestinian Health Ministry said he died after being brought to a local hospital in critical condition.
Surveillance video from outside the bakery shows Sawafta falling to the ground as another man leans out from the doorway and looks down the street. Neither Israeli troops nor Palestinian militants can be seen in the video.
The Israeli military said its troops went to arrest Palestinians suspected of taking part in or planning attacks. Palestinians hurled firebombs and opened fire at the soldiers, who shot back, the military said, adding that “a hit was identified,” without elaborating. The military said it was still investigating the incident.
Israeli forces carry out near-daily raids in the West Bank, including in areas administered by the Palestinian Authority, which often ignite violent confrontations with stone-throwing Palestinians or gunmen.
Israel captured the West Bank, Gaza and east Jerusalem in the 1967 war, territories the Palestinians want for a future state. Israel withdrew soldiers and settlers from Gaza in 2005, and the Islamic militant group Hamas seized power from the Palestinian Authority two years later.
Since then, Israel and Hamas have fought four wars and several smaller battles, and Israel and Egypt have imposed a crippling blockade on the territory. Israel says the blockade is needed to keep Hamas from re-arming, while critics view it as a form of collective punishment of Gaza's more than 2 million Palestinian residents.
Israel has taken steps to ease the blockade over the past year as part of understandings with Hamas aimed at preserving calm, including issuing thousands of permits for Palestinian laborers from Gaza to work inside Israel. The latest increase brings the total number of permits to 15,500.
That likely factored into Hamas' decision to stay out of the most recent fighting, which began when Israel launched a wave of airstrikes against what it said was an imminent threat from Islamic Jihad, a smaller armed group in Gaza.
An Egyptian-brokered cease-fire ended three days of heavy fighting in which Israel carried out waves of airstrikes against what it said were militant targets and Islamic Jihad fired some 1,100 rockets at Israel. The fighting killed at least 49 Palestinians, including 17 children, as well as more than a dozen militants. No Israelis were killed or seriously wounded.
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Health News of Friday, 19 August 2022
Source: ghanaiantimes.com.gh
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Strengthening the Care Continuum Project, on Tuesday held a day’s training on COVID-19 for 30 participants, at Goaso, in the Ahafo Region.
It was organised by JSI Research and Training Institute International (RTII), in collaboration with the Ghana Health Service (GHS), through the Global Vax project, with funding from USAID.
The project, being implemented by JSI, would leverage its existing network to mobilise people aged 15 years and above to access COVID – 19 vaccines in Ahafo, Western and Western North regions.
Participants were taken through topics such as vaccine misinformation management, COVID -19 situational update, risk communication, and COVID – 19 vaccination update.
Mr. Richard Adupong, the Communications and Knowledge Advisor, JSI, said the project would target pregnant women, Persons Living with HIV and disabilities, and the migrant population.
The Communications Advisor noted that the objective of the project was to ensure an increase in COVID – 19 vaccination awareness, acceptance and intake of the vaccine in a safe, accessible, and equitable manner.
“Today’s activity is first in the series to identify and train about 400 people as COVID – 19 myth busters in the Ahafo Region”, he disclosed.
Mr Adupong indicated that the project would provide implementation support to the GHS to accelerate the delivery of 3,003,035 COVID – 19 vaccinations in the targeted regions, thus helping the GHS to achieve the national vaccination target.
He said the role of the COVID – 19 myth busters was to help debunk misinformation and disinformation on COVID -19, and to address vaccination hesitancy through education and vaccination campaigns.
The Ahafo Regional Director of the GHS, Dr. Samuel Kwabena Boateng – Boakye, emphasised that COVID – 19 vaccines were not to reduce the African population, weaken the sexual performance among men, and have no spiritual and cultural effects.
The Regional Director reechoed that COVID – 19 vaccines were safe, effective, free, and accessible across the country saying that ” the booster shots help maintain protection”.
He implored the beneficiary COVID – 19 myth busters to prudently use the skills and knowledge acquired at the session, to help reduce the vaccine hesitancy menace in the Ahafo Region. | https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/USAID-organises-training-on-COVID-19-at-Goaso-1606271 | 2022-08-19T18:40:34Z | https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/USAID-organises-training-on-COVID-19-at-Goaso-1606271 | false | 2 |
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I was so excited when my son called and said "Mom, come on over. We have a butterfly and a hummingbird on our butterfly bush". When I got there the hummingbird was gone but I was delighted to get a few pictures of the butterfly.
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There are many reasons why investors favor equal weighting over market cap-weighted strategies, including the enhanced diversification and historical outperformance.
An equal-weight strategy, such as the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP) or the Invesco ESG S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSPE), can reduce concentration risk by weighting each constituent company equally so that a small group of companies does not have an outsized impact on the index.
RSP is based on the S&P 500 Equal Weight Index, and RSPE is based on the S&P 500 Equal Weight ESG Leaders Select Index. RSPE’s underlying index is designed to measure the equal-weighted performance of securities included in the S&P 500 Equal Weight Index that also meet ESG criteria, while maintaining similar overall industry group weights as the S&P 500 Equal Weight Index, according to Invesco.
RSPE is more concentrated because it excludes ESG offenders, holding 186 securities — compare this to the 503 holdings in RSP. Due to the difference in number of holdings and equal-weight methodology, the securities in RSPE are each weighted around 0.6%, whereas each security is weighted around 0.2% in RSP, according to ETF Research Center.
RSP and RSPE have 186 overlapping holdings, meaning that 37% of RSP’s holdings are also in RSPE. RSPE does not hold any securities that are not included in RSP.
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Popular Twitch user and local transgender activist Clara Sorrenti, says she is currently in hiding — fearing for her safety.
Sorrenti says she has received threats after going public with an incident involving London police. She posted the experience on YouTube Thursday night.
“I decided to tell my supporters that I was safe by posting a photo of my fiancé’s cat under my dead name, but it's the threat that they make.”
On Aug, 5, Sorrenti was an alleged victim of what police are now investigating as a possible "swatting incident."
During that time, it’s alleged that police used Sorrenti's dead name and incorrect gender. Police chief Steve Williams has since apologized.
Sorrenti says she is now living in Airbnb homes, rented by a third party, to protect her safety and identity
And despite some unresolved issues with police, Sorrenti says the service is taking the current threats against her seriously and they are working together on the matter.
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New maritime regulations are set to go into effect that require ship owners to report their emissions intensity, and an artificial intelligence-based application from Bearing is set to produce information for businesses to help them make emissions improvements.
Bearing says the platform accurately predicts Carbon Intensity Scores (CII) for every vessel in the maritime shipping industry. The application can help businesses measure their risks, improve their ratings, and make informed decisions about the impacts of the regulations.
The shipping data company received $7 million in funding from existing investors Mitsui & Co. and AI Fund to help advance the platform. The funding brings Bearing’s total investment to $10 million.
Beginning in 2023, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will require ship owners to report CII on an annual basis, and ships will receive grades based on those results. Ship owners will also have to file multi-year plans to improve the emissions of their vessels.
CII is a rating system that the IMO developed, with grades from A, being the best, to E, the worst. The regulations impact all cargo, RoPax, and cruise vessels that have more than 5,000 gross tonnage and trade internationally. Ships that receive a D score for three consecutive years or an E score once would be prohibited from trading until a corrective plan is in place, according to Hellenic Shipping News.
A report from Clarkson Research shows nearly 12% of container vessels could score in the E ranges. The shipping industry produces around 940 million metric tons of carbon emissions a year, which is about 2.5% of the world’s total, according to UK Research and Innovation.
Bearing says there could be business impacts resulting from the regulations and grades. Companies with higher grades may be able to obtain higher market rates.
The platform can help businesses prepare by showing what their ship’s emissions are now, Bearing says. The artificial intelligence-based system can produce a range of data, including predicting fuel consumption, speed, and other operational aspects of a ship.
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First drive review: BYD Atto 3
- BYD ATTO 3
- Price range: $52,990 to $57,990
- Powertrains: Single permanent magnet synchronous electric motor with either 50kWh battery or 60kWh battery, 150kW/310Nm, 320km to 420km WLTP range, FWD.
- Body style: 5-door SUV
- On sale: Now
The newest brand to arrive in New Zealand is China’s BYD. It stands for “Build Your Dreams”, which is undeniably cheesy, but the company’s first offering here – the Atto 3 all-electric small SUV – is anything but.
Make me an instant expert: what do I need to know?
BYD is distributed in New Zealand by Ateco Automotive (which also handles Ram, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Maserati and Jeep here), and is a relatively young brand by global automotive standards – the company was established in 1995, with its automotive division not starting up until 2002 – but it has grown incredibly quickly, with its share of the Chinese domestic market growing from 0.5% to 5% in just three months shortly after it was started, and is now accounting for a massive 30% of the same market.
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BYD is first and foremost a battery company, supplying Motorola (from 2000) and Nokia (from 2002) with lithium-ion batteries, so unsurprisingly puts a lot of emphasis on the battery technology in the Atto 3.
And it is impressive stuff, with BYD being able to get lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells work at a far higher efficiency than any other battery maker, while most other EV manufacturers use nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) batteries. BYD says this makes its “Blade” modules (so-called because they are made up of long, thin, flat cells, as opposed to the cylindrical cells that are more common) far safer and less susceptible to catching fire if the battery is penetrated.
The Blade batteries also take up far less space (or offer more capacity in the same space) than traditional batteries, while also degrading at a significantly slower rate.
It’s all very clever stuff, and a seemingly huge achievement for a relatively young company – but it pays to remember that BYD isn’t actually that young in Chinese market terms, has backing from American billionaire Warren Buffett (it is a publicly listed company with no backing from the Chinese government) and is currently the third most valuable car company in the world in terms of market value, sitting behind only Tesla and Toyota.
So the small SUV that has just landed here comes from a very big place, raising expectations beyond the usual “just another cheap Chinese EV” ones. And the Atto 3 effortlessly meets – and even exceeds – even those higher expectations.
The Atto 3 (otherwise known as the Yuan in its home market) is roughly similar in size to the Hyundai Kona and is a handsome, if slightly unobtrusive-looking small SUV, that is vaguely reminiscent of a Volkswagen ID.4.
First impressions are that it appears very well put together, with consistent panel gaps and a quality paint finish (the white of the car we drove is the standard finish, with blue and grey being a $750 option. Red may or may not make it here...), reinforcing those vague VW allusions.
But things get considerably more wild on the inside, with a heavily sculpted interior of deeply impressive quality.
Okay, so things do tend to get a bit over-designed and fussy in places (and may well turn off as many people as it appeals to), but you can’t deny it has presence. The interior is designed around the idea fitness and athleticism, with things like the centre console referencing a treadmill and the air vents being weights.
It’s all very fresh and interesting, but things go a bit far for me with the dash that is supposed to represent muscle, and comes complete with a soft touch finish that feels creepily like artificial skin and, to be honest, is vaguely unpleasant to the touch.
It is, however, very high quality, and the whole cabin (maybe apart from the icky dash) is a tactile delight – including the weird-but-cool little “door banjos” that stretch from the speakers and form a flexible part of the door pocket. They all produce notes vaguely around E, however, so you can’t produce much of a tune on them...
But the absolute rockstar feature of the interior is the 12.8-inch central touchscreen. While there is divided opinion in the industry as to whether a portrait or landscape orientation is better for a main screen, BYD has simply given you the option for either, with its central screen rotating between the two orientations at the touch of a button. It also packs some impressive computing power and is slick, fast and utterly satisfying to use.
Where did you drive it?
From BYD’s freshly opened showroom in Auckland’s Newmarket (the company has four open now, the other being in Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch, with three more opening before September and a further 8 by mid-2023) we were given free rein to head wherever we wanted for the afternoon.
That was after we were served up a delicious brunch of bacon rolls and banana, peanut butter and honey smoothies, all created using appliances plugged into the Atto 3’s DC charging port using the V2L connector that will come standard with every car. Well, it will eventually come standard with every car, but they’re not quite ready yet – BYD NZ is still waiting for it to be certified, but says it will get them out to anyone who buys a car when they are.
While we are on the subject of cool things that come standard, but you will have to wait a bit for – OTA, or over-the-air updates are also on the cards, via an onboard 4G SIM, but not functional just quite yet, meaning things like wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay will be added to customer cars at a later date as well. BYD says a local app store is also being set up, and each Atto 3 will get 2GB of data per month for “personal use” (ie; not used for OTA updates, which will be free for the life of the car) like streaming music, videos and downloading apps.
Of course, the weather was utterly atrocious, so we headed out to grab some photos in a sheltered spot before hammered south out of Auckland to try it out on a few favourite roads, as well as a bit of motorway cruising to test out the adaptive cruise and other driver assists, all of which were nicely calibrated and not intrusive or annoying in the slightest.
While the Atto 3’s eco-tyres (the brilliantly named Atlas Batmans) did offer up the occasional slip under heavy acceleration, the traction control system was nicely calibrated and tidied things up far more subtly than other Chinese competitors.
The ride was suitably impressive as well, while the stability on the motorway in high winds was exceptional. In fact, the Atto’s biggest party trick on the road was just how utterly convincing it was as a car – never mind “for a Chinese car" or “for an EV” – this is just a very, very good car, full stop.
What’s the pick of the range?
The Atto 3 is only available in two models, both with identical – and very high – equipment levels, with the only difference being battery size.
The Standard range version packs a 50kWh battery and a WLTP range of 320km. It costs $52,990 before the full Clean Car rebate and features 70kW charging. The $57,990 (again, before the rebate) Extended range version gets a bigger 60kWh battery good for 420km range and bumps up the maximum charge rate to 80kW.
On-road costs aren’t included, but both models are eligible for the $8625 Clean Car rebate, pushing them down to $44,365 and $49,365 respectively.
This means that selecting the best model will depend on you range requirements, without having to worry about missing out on any good gear. And the Atto3 is extremely well-equipped as standard, making it remarkably good value for money.
Put it this way, you could easily pay comfortably more than $50-odd grand for an ICE-powered vehicle from another brand with the standard kit the Atto 3 packs, let alone an EV.
Why would I buy it?
Because you want an exceptionally well-equipped small SUV that looks great, has a fantastic interior, is comfortable, well-built and is solidly convincing to drive. The Atto 3 comfortably dispels the “EVs are too expensive” argument in terms of new vehicles by offering up more standard equipment, equivalent quality and comparable interior space to a Mazda CX-5 for CX-30 money.
Oh, and there are no supply issues due to computer chip shortages, because BYD also make their own semiconductors...
Why wouldn’t I buy it?
Because you can’t get past the dated view that you would “never buy a Chinese car” because of quality concerns. Or you are utterly repelled by the slightly creepy feel of the dash... | https://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/129623743/first-drive-review-byd-atto-3 | 2022-08-19T18:48:57Z | https://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/129623743/first-drive-review-byd-atto-3 | true | 1 |
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MONTREAL, July 15, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - The British Columbia Court of Appeal issued a decision earlier today in the case pitting the Cambie Surgeries Corporation against the provincial government. Like the Chaoulli decision in Quebec, this case essentially turns on the freedom of choice of patients who want to be treated rapidly by health care entrepreneurs.
"The different waves of COVID-19 have highlighted the lack of flexibility and inability to adapt of this government monopoly, which is just about unique in the world," says Maria Lily Shaw, Economist at the MEI. "Reforms inspired by European countries are needed in order to substantially increase the capacity of the system."
"The decision handed down today is very disappointing. There is absolutely no justification for maintaining a government monopoly on the provision of medical care," points out the economist. "Reforms are needed in order to make our health care system more efficient, and hopefully the provinces will have the courage to act."
"It's important to remember that Canada is the odd man out among industrialized countries in preventing the purchase of duplicate private insurance in order to obtain timely care," indicates Krystle Wittevrongel, Senior Public Policy Analyst at the MEI. "The next steps will be crucial, since the Cambie Surgeries Corporation could appeal the decision, but even if they ultimately prevail, the provincial government could severely restrict the scope of the ruling, as Quebec did after Chaoulli," concludes Ms. Wittevrongel.
The Montreal Economic Institute is an independent public policy think tank. Through its publications, media appearances, and advisory services to policy-makers, the MEI stimulates public policy debate and reforms based on sound economics and entrepreneurship.
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GATINEAU, QC, July 15, 2022 /CNW/ - No one should have to choose between staying home when they're sick or being able to afford rent and groceries. However, as the pandemic has highlighted, too many Canadians have little or no access to paid sick leave. On December 17, 2021, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Canada Labour Code (Bill C-3) received Royal Assent. This bill amends Part III of the Canada Labour Code to provide 10 days of paid sick leave to federally regulated private sector workers.
Today, the Minister of Labour, Seamus O'Regan Jr., announced that the Government of Canada has reached an important milestone in the process to make 10 days of paid sick leave a reality. The draft regulations that will support implementation of paid sick leave are now available online for comment in Part I of the Canada Gazette.
Employers, employer representatives, unions, workers, and other key stakeholders are invited to share their feedback on the proposed Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made Under the Canada Labour Code (Medical Leave with Pay) by August 15, 2022.
The Government is looking for input on various elements of the new paid sick leave provisions, such as:
- the regular rate of wages for employees who are not paid on the basis of time or who work irregular hours;
- the eligibility for paid sick leave for employees who have multiple employers; and
- the enforcement mechanism and promotion of compliance with the new provisions.
Following the consultation period, the regulations will be finalized and published in Part II of the Canada Gazette in the fall. They are currently planned to come into force on December 1, 2022, along with the legislation.
These amendments to the Canada Labour Code represent a permanent change that will improve working conditions for the nearly 1 million workers in the federally regulated private sector.
"Workers deserve 10 days of paid sick leave. It will protect them, their jobs, their families, close a gap in our social safety net and be a positive legacy of the pandemic. We'll have to work with provinces, territories, workers and employers to get this right and make it a reality for all Canadians. I welcome all interested parties to provide input on the proposed regulations, which will help us bring this important piece of legislation into force."
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- There are approximately 18,500 employers in federally regulated industries, including federal Crown corporations that together employ 955,000 people (about 6% of all employees in Canada). The vast majority (87%) of these people work in companies with 100 or more employees.
- On June 23, 2022, the Budget Implementation Act, 2022, No. 1, received Royal Assent. This legislation includes amendments that address technical issues with Bill C-3, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Canada Labour Code.
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Ilmarinen Mutual Pension Insurance Co purchased a new stake in Splunk Inc. (NASDAQ:SPLK – Get Rating) in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 50,000 shares of the software company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,431,000.
Several other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Primecap Management Co. CA grew its position in shares of Splunk by 0.9% in the fourth quarter. Primecap Management Co. CA now owns 7,569,051 shares of the software company’s stock valued at $875,891,000 after purchasing an additional 68,390 shares in the last quarter. Vulcan Value Partners LLC purchased a new position in shares of Splunk in the fourth quarter valued at $535,507,000. Pictet Asset Management SA grew its position in shares of Splunk by 4.9% in the fourth quarter. Pictet Asset Management SA now owns 4,383,407 shares of the software company’s stock valued at $507,248,000 after purchasing an additional 204,107 shares in the last quarter. First Trust Advisors LP grew its position in shares of Splunk by 32.5% in the fourth quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 3,420,664 shares of the software company’s stock valued at $395,839,000 after purchasing an additional 838,240 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Geode Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in Splunk by 2.2% during the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 2,049,835 shares of the software company’s stock valued at $236,842,000 after buying an additional 43,237 shares during the period. 91.60% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Several equities research analysts recently issued reports on SPLK shares. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft dropped their price objective on Splunk from $145.00 to $125.00 in a research note on Thursday, May 26th. Morgan Stanley dropped their price objective on Splunk from $138.00 to $128.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Monday. Barclays lifted their price objective on Splunk from $125.00 to $140.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday. UBS Group dropped their price objective on Splunk from $140.00 to $130.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, May 26th. Finally, BTIG Research dropped their price objective on Splunk from $155.00 to $132.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, May 24th. Eight research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and eighteen have assigned a buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Splunk currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $144.69.
Insider Transactions at Splunk
Splunk Stock Down 2.3 %
Shares of SPLK stock traded down $2.54 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $109.37. 53,370 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,259,518. Splunk Inc. has a 1 year low of $84.63 and a 1 year high of $176.66. The company’s 50 day moving average is $100.04 and its two-hundred day moving average is $112.99. The company has a current ratio of 1.45, a quick ratio of 1.45 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 14.09. The firm has a market cap of $17.60 billion, a PE ratio of -14.94 and a beta of 1.38.
Splunk (NASDAQ:SPLK – Get Rating) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, May 25th. The software company reported ($0.32) earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.74) by $0.42. Splunk had a negative return on equity of 396.11% and a negative net margin of 41.20%. The firm had revenue of $674.08 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $629.73 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned ($1.84) EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 34.3% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities research analysts predict that Splunk Inc. will post -4.2 EPS for the current year.
Splunk Profile
Splunk Inc, together with its subsidiaries, provides software and cloud solutions that deliver and operationalize insights from the data generated by digital systems in the United States and internationally. The company offers Splunk Platform, a real-time data platform comprising collection, streaming, indexing, search, reporting, analysis, machine learning, alerting, monitoring, and data management capabilities.
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With three-year revenue growth of 273% percent, UNFOLD ranks among America's fastest-growing private companies
NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inc. revealed UNFOLD, a Conspiracy Theory partner, is No. 2171 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. 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.
Since its founding in 2012, UNFOLD has grown to more than 150 people, with full-service capabilities in media, digital advertising, social media, website development and production services. UNFOLD is a member of the Conspiracy Theory network of best-in-class specialist agencies that work together to grow brands and drive business.
"We launched UNFOLD 10 years ago and the world has changed dramatically in that time," said UNFOLD co-founder and CCO Brick Rucker. "Today, we are in the privileged position where our services are more in demand than ever. We've turbocharged our capabilities to meet these needs so we can continue to thrive for the next decade."
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. Together, those companies added more than 68,394 jobs over the past three years.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc. magazine, which will be available on August 23.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
UNFOLD is a best-in-class digital creative agency for top brands and the largest entertainment companies in the world. Since its founding in 2012, the agency has grown to over 150 people with full-service capabilities in media, digital advertising, social media, website development and production services. For more information visit unfoldagency.com.
Conspiracy Theory, founded in 2021, is a solutions-oriented network of agencies and businesses that work together toward similar goals. Combined, Conspiracy Theory shops will bring together a robust suite of specialty services offered by best-in-class talent across disciplines. The group's motto: "Amazing alone. Powerful together." For more information visit conspiracytheory.co.
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 http://www.inc.com/inc5000.
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Aeglea BioTherapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:AGLE), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a new generation of human enzyme therapeutics to benefit people with rare metabolic diseases, today announced that a Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) for pegzilarginase for the treatment of Arginase 1 Deficiency (ARG1-D) has been submitted to and successfully validated by the European Medicines Agency (EMA). The MAA was submitted by Immedica Pharma AB, Aeglea’s commercialization partner in Europe and the Middle East.
Pegzilarginase is a novel, recombinant human arginase 1 enzyme that in clinical trials has been shown to normalize the elevated levels of the amino acid arginine in patients with ARG1-D, a rare, progressive disease characterized by high levels of arginine. People living with ARG1-D experience severe spasticity-related mobility limitations, seizures, developmental delay, intellectual disability, and early mortality.
A sum of 6034535 shares traded at recent session while its average daily volume was at 677.32K shares. Aeglea BioTherapeutics Inc. shares reached a high of $0.54 and dropped to a low of $0.4943 until finishing in the latest session at $0.50.
The one-year AGLE stock forecast points to a potential upside of 86.03. The average equity rating for AGLE stock is currently 2.60, trading closer to a bullish pattern in the stock market.
Guru’s Opinion on Aeglea BioTherapeutics Inc. [AGLE]:
Based on careful and fact-backed analyses by Wall Street experts, the current consensus on the target price for AGLE shares is $3.58 per share. Analysis on target price and performance of stocks is usually carefully studied by market experts, and the current Wall Street consensus on AGLE stock is a recommendation set at 2.60. This rating represents a strong Buy recommendation, on the scale from 1 to 5, where 5 would mean strong sell, 4 represents Sell, 3 is Hold, and 2 indicates Buy.
Piper Sandler have made an estimate for Aeglea BioTherapeutics Inc. shares, keeping their opinion on the stock as Overweight, with their previous recommendation back on May 04, 2020. While these analysts kept the previous recommendation, JP Morgan raised their target price to Overweight. The new note on the price target was released on March 21, 2019, representing the official price target for Aeglea BioTherapeutics Inc. stock.
The Average True Range (ATR) for Aeglea BioTherapeutics Inc. is set at 0.04, with the Price to Sales ratio for AGLE stock in the period of the last 12 months amounting to 4.49. The Price to Book ratio for the last quarter was 0.49, with the Price to Cash per share for the same quarter was set at 1.42.
AGLE Stock Performance Analysis:
Aeglea BioTherapeutics Inc. [AGLE] gain into the green zone at the end of the last week, gaining into a positive trend and gaining by 1.00. With this latest performance, AGLE shares gained by 6.52% in over the last four-week period, additionally sinking by -85.15% over the last 6 months – not to mention a drop of -92.63% in the past year of trading.
Overbought and oversold stocks can be easily traced with the Relative Strength Index (RSI), where an RSI result of over 70 would be overbought, and any rate below 30 would indicate oversold conditions. An RSI rate of 50 would represent a neutral market momentum. The current RSI for AGLE stock in for the last two-week period is set at 52.19, with the RSI for the last a single of trading hit 61.16, and the three-weeks RSI is set at 43.52 for Aeglea BioTherapeutics Inc. [AGLE]. The present Moving Average for the last 50 days of trading for this stock 0.5190, while it was recorded at 0.5131 for the last single week of trading, and 2.7191 for the last 200 days.
Insight into Aeglea BioTherapeutics Inc. Fundamentals:
Operating Margin for any stock indicates how profitable investing would be, and Aeglea BioTherapeutics Inc. [AGLE] shares currently have an operating margin of -350.33 and a Gross Margin at +89.32. Aeglea BioTherapeutics Inc.’s Net Margin is presently recorded at -351.14.
Return on Equity for this stock declined to -58.81, with Return on Assets sitting at -48.46.
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Aeglea BioTherapeutics Inc. [AGLE] Insider Position Details
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Chou is charged with murder with an enhancement for a hate crime in the killing of a 52-year-old doctor who sought to stop the attack on a May lunch gathering of largely older members of the Irvine Taiwanese Presbyterian Church. He is also charged with five counts of attempted murder.
Authorities have said Chou was motivated to attack the gathering of churchgoers in Laguna Woods by hatred of Taiwan stemming from the years he lived there as a boy after his family was forced from mainland China when Communists took control.
During his arraignment, Chou appeared in a caged section of the courtroom wearing black rimmed glasses, a face mask and yellow jail jumpsuit.
Chou spoke with the assistance of a Mandarin interpreter using a headset.
At times, he told the judge in English he couldn’t hear through the headset and was unsure what she wanted him to do. She repeated her questions, which the interpreter relayed and he responded through the interpreter.
The district attorney’s office declined comment after the hearing and so did Chou’s attorney.
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Van ECK Associates Corp boosted its stake in The Progressive Co. (NYSE:PGR – Get Rating) by 10.9% in the first quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 75,762 shares of the insurance provider’s stock after acquiring an additional 7,428 shares during the quarter. Van ECK Associates Corp’s holdings in Progressive were worth $8,636,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Ascent Group LLC purchased a new stake in Progressive in the 1st quarter worth approximately $257,000. Rational Advisors LLC lifted its position in Progressive by 54.6% in the 1st quarter. Rational Advisors LLC now owns 385 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $44,000 after buying an additional 136 shares in the last quarter. Tcwp LLC purchased a new stake in Progressive in the 1st quarter worth approximately $360,000. Lmcg Investments LLC purchased a new stake in Progressive in the 1st quarter worth approximately $2,422,000. Finally, Moloney Securities Asset Management LLC lifted its position in Progressive by 12.8% in the 1st quarter. Moloney Securities Asset Management LLC now owns 5,786 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $660,000 after buying an additional 655 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 83.68% of the company’s stock.
Progressive Stock Performance
NYSE:PGR opened at $128.21 on Friday. The Progressive Co. has a 1 year low of $89.35 and a 1 year high of $128.58. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $115.85 and its 200 day simple moving average is $112.78. The company has a current ratio of 0.40, a quick ratio of 0.40 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.42. The firm has a market capitalization of $74.99 billion, a PE ratio of 91.58, a PEG ratio of 1.56 and a beta of 0.45.
Progressive Dividend Announcement
Progressive announced that its board has initiated a stock repurchase program on Wednesday, May 18th that authorizes the company to repurchase 25,000,000 outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization authorizes the insurance provider to purchase shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are generally a sign that the company’s board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several research analysts have recently commented on the stock. MKM Partners increased their price target on shares of Progressive from $135.00 to $150.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday. Wells Fargo & Company restated a “sell” rating and set a $98.00 price target on shares of Progressive in a research note on Friday, July 15th. TheStreet lowered shares of Progressive from a “b” rating to a “c+” rating in a research note on Friday, July 15th. Barclays increased their price target on shares of Progressive from $90.00 to $106.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a research note on Thursday. Finally, Credit Suisse Group increased their price target on shares of Progressive from $124.00 to $127.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday. Four analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, eight have issued a hold rating and three have issued a buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $116.62.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other Progressive news, insider Daniel P. Mascaro sold 558 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, May 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $112.94, for a total value of $63,020.52. Following the sale, the insider now directly owns 38,887 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,391,897.78. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Company insiders own 0.37% of the company’s stock.
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Nippon Life Global Investors Americas Inc. lifted its position in shares of Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ:AMGN – Get Rating) by 5.2% during the first quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 33,710 shares of the medical research company’s stock after buying an additional 1,680 shares during the quarter. Nippon Life Global Investors Americas Inc.’s holdings in Amgen were worth $8,152,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
A number of other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in AMGN. Norges Bank bought a new position in shares of Amgen during the fourth quarter worth approximately $1,138,930,000. BlackRock Inc. increased its stake in Amgen by 2.1% during the 4th quarter. BlackRock Inc. now owns 50,046,345 shares of the medical research company’s stock worth $11,258,926,000 after acquiring an additional 1,032,929 shares during the period. Renaissance Technologies LLC increased its stake in Amgen by 625.6% during the 4th quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC now owns 1,101,853 shares of the medical research company’s stock worth $247,884,000 after acquiring an additional 950,008 shares during the period. First Trust Advisors LP increased its stake in Amgen by 125.5% during the 4th quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 1,613,704 shares of the medical research company’s stock worth $363,035,000 after acquiring an additional 898,059 shares during the period. Finally, Aaron Wealth Advisors LLC increased its stake in Amgen by 24,993.2% during the 1st quarter. Aaron Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 852,415 shares of the medical research company’s stock worth $3,525,000 after acquiring an additional 849,018 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 79.01% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Ratings Changes
A number of equities analysts have commented on the company. Mizuho raised their price objective on Amgen from $202.00 to $208.00 in a research note on Tuesday, May 10th. Royal Bank of Canada raised their price objective on Amgen from $224.00 to $236.00 in a research note on Friday, August 5th. Piper Sandler lifted their price target on Amgen from $260.00 to $265.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, August 5th. SVB Leerink started coverage on Amgen in a research note on Monday, May 23rd. They issued a “market perform” rating and a $256.00 price target on the stock. Finally, Morgan Stanley lifted their price target on Amgen from $239.00 to $253.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Friday, July 15th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, ten have issued a hold rating and five have issued a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $245.14.
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Amgen Price Performance
Shares of NASDAQ AMGN traded up $0.33 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $250.03. 33,543 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 2,394,339. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 14.76, a current ratio of 1.53 and a quick ratio of 1.17. Amgen Inc. has a twelve month low of $198.64 and a twelve month high of $258.45. The company has a market cap of $133.75 billion, a PE ratio of 21.22, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.03 and a beta of 0.56. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $245.29 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $241.27.
Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN – Get Rating) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 4th. The medical research company reported $4.65 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.40 by $0.25. Amgen had a return on equity of 218.34% and a net margin of 24.92%. The company had revenue of $6.59 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.53 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $4.38 EPS. Amgen’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.0% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that Amgen Inc. will post 17.42 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Amgen Dividend Announcement
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 8th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, August 18th will be issued a dividend of $1.94 per share. This represents a $7.76 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.10%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, August 17th. Amgen’s payout ratio is presently 65.76%.
About Amgen
Amgen Inc discovers, develops, manufactures, and delivers human therapeutics worldwide. It focuses on inflammation, oncology/hematology, bone health, cardiovascular disease, nephrology, and neuroscience areas. The company's products include Enbrel to treat plaque psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriatic arthritis; Neulasta that reduces the chance of infection due a low white blood cell count in patients cancer; Prolia to treat postmenopausal women with osteoporosis; Xgeva for skeletal-related events prevention; Otezla for the treatment of adult patients with plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and oral ulcers associated with Behçet's disease; Aranesp to treat a lower-than-normal number of red blood cells and anemia; KYPROLIS to treat patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma; and Repatha, which reduces the risks of myocardial infarction, stroke, and coronary revascularization.
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PRIME MINISTER Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated the Goa government for becoming the first state to be Har Ghar Jal certified, which means every household in the state had a piped water connection. In a virtual address, he said the Union Territories of Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu had achieved the feat as well.
“Today 10 crore rural households of the country have been connected to piped clean water facility. This is a big success of the government’s campaign to deliver water to every household. This is a great example of Sabka Prayas (everyone’s efforts),” the Prime Minister said. He said the Jal Jeevan Abhiyan was not just a government scheme, but a scheme run by the community, for the community. Many states will join Goa in achieving this mission soon, he added.
The coastal state of Goa has a population of about 15 lakh.
The Har Ghar Jal Utsav under the Jal Jeevan Mission was held in Panaji and attended by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. Sawant said this is a “matter of pride for the people of Goa”, and congratulated various government departments that “worked continuously through the two years of Covid”.
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“Goa has been taking the lead in various missions of the country,” the Prime Minister said.
He said that in the past eight years his government had done several times the work that took place in the preceding 70 years.
“There were about 16 crore rural households in the country who had to depend on outside sources for water. We could not have left such a large population of the village fighting for this basic need. That is why three years ago I announced from the Red Fort that every house would get piped water. Rs 3.60 lakh crore are being spent on this campaign. Despite the interruptions caused by the biggest epidemic of 100 years, the pace of this campaign did not slow down, he said. “The result of this continuous effort is that in just three years, the country has done more than double the work done in seven decades. This is an example of the same human-centred development, which I talked about this time from the Red Fort.”
“It is true that to form a government, one does not have to work that hard as one has to work to build a country. We have all chosen to work for nation building. That is why we are working on the challenges of the present and the future. Those who do not care about the country, are not bothered about spoiling the present or future of the country. Such people can definitely talk big, but can never work with a big vision for water.”
The Prime Minister said that women, who earlier suffered silently on account of water-related problems, have been among the main beneficiaries of the programme as piped water connections have saved their time and families have been protected from diseases caused by contaminated water.
He said that the Jal Jeevan Mission rests on four pillars – people’s participation, stakeholder participation, political will and optimum utilisation of resources. “Local people and Gram Sabhas and other institutions of local governance have been given an unprecedented role in the campaign. Local women are trained for water testing and are members of ‘Paani Samitis’,” Modi said. | https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/goa/10-crore-rural-households-connected-to-piped-water-facility-pm-modi-8100541/ | 2022-08-19T19:18:03Z | https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/goa/10-crore-rural-households-connected-to-piped-water-facility-pm-modi-8100541/ | true | 2 |
(The HIll) – Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Thursday predicted that Republicans have a better chance of flipping the House than the Senate, citing candidate quality, again taming expectations for the upper chamber less than three months out from the midterm elections.
“I think there’s probably a greater likelihood the House flips than the Senate. Senate races are just different — they’re statewide, candidate quality has a lot to do with the outcome,” McConnell said when asked about his expectations for the midterms during an event in Kentucky, according to NBC News.
“Right now, we have a 50-50 Senate and a 50-50 country, but I think when all is said and done this fall, we’re likely to have an extremely close Senate, either our side up slightly or their side up slightly,” he added.
McConnell’s comments come less than three months out from the midterm elections, which Republicans have eyed as their opportunity to take control of the House and Senate.
McConnell previously said the November midterms would be “very good” for Republicans, pointing in-part to President Biden’s poor approval. Historically speaking, the party not in power in the White House — in this case, Republicans — have gained control of Congress.
But the Senate leader has since changed his tone, taming expectations as the outlook dampens for Republicans. The shift in perspective came after a number of Trump-backed Senate candidates who believe the 2020 presidential election was stolen received the GOP nomination.
J.D. Vance in Ohio, Mehmet Oz in Pennsylvania and Herschel Walker in Georgia are all trailing their opponents in FiveThirtyEight’s average of latest polls.
On Thursday, the Cook Political Report switched its rating for the Pennsylvania race from “toss up” to “lean Democrat.”
According to FiveThirtyEight, Democrats are favored to win the Senate, 64 percent to 36 percent, while Republicans hold an edge on Democrats when it comes to the House, 77 percent to 23 percent.
Earlier this month, McConnell said he thinks control of the Senate will be “very tight” after the November races.
“I think it’s going to be very tight. We have a 50-50 nation. And I think when this Senate race smoke clears, we’re likely to have a very, very close Senate still, with us up slightly or the Democrats up slightly,” he said.
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VALDOSTA – Valdosta State University Art & Design starts its season with the traditional opening show – the VSU Faculty Art Exhibition – this month.
The 2022 exhibit is titled "Fresh Start."
VSU Art regularly opens its new season, as well as the new academic year, with the faculty show.
The annual exhibit is the opportunity for department professors and instructors to show new art students they are not only teachers but artists in their own right. VSU art faculty don't just talk the talk but walk the walk as working artists.
Traditionally, the exhibit features a wide variety of media, aesthetic outlooks and visual expression, representing the broad range of interests and talents of the VSU Art and Design faculty.
The 2022 faculty exhibit features works by Michael Schmidt, interim dean, A.Blake Pearce, Monika Meler, department head, Tommy Crane, Evelyn Davis-Walker, Clyde Edwards, Mark Errol, Jenny Evans, Lindsay Godin, Craig Hawkins, Abigail Heuss, Selena Nawrocki, Kyoung-Im Park, Richard Peterman, Taylor Shaw, Kaleena Stasiak.
Given the talents and versatility of VSU Art & Design’s faculty, the show is always a must for anyone who loves art and for anyone who hopes to learn a thing or two about almost any artistic medium.
"Fresh Start": 2022 VSU Art Faculty Exhibition is scheduled to open with a free, public reception, 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 22, Dedo Maranville Fine Arts Gallery, VSU Fine Arts Building, corner of Oak and Brookwood. The show runs Aug. 22 through Sept. 13. Admission: Free. More information: Call (229) 333-5835; or visit www.valdosta.edu/art. | https://www.valdostadailytimes.com/news/fresh-start-vsu-opens-art-season-with-faculty-exhibit/article_553a06bc-1fc2-11ed-82d4-339cbea66396.html | 2022-08-19T19:21:54Z | https://www.valdostadailytimes.com/news/fresh-start-vsu-opens-art-season-with-faculty-exhibit/article_553a06bc-1fc2-11ed-82d4-339cbea66396.html | true | 2 |
John “Jack” Patrick Stanslaski Jr., 60 years old, died on August 7, 2022, while fishing on Lake Superior. John was born November 19, 1961, in Minneapolis, MN. He will be greatly missed by his parents John and Janice Stanslaski, his daughter Jessica Stanslaski (Zachary Gerlach), his sisters Deborah (Steve) Sauer and Jill (Russell) Gran along with many beloved nieces and nephews Andrea (Drew) Swain, Marie (Mark) Rahne, Allen Larson, John (Kirstin) Larson, Joseph (Emily) Larson, Marshall Gran (1984-2021), Cody (Katie) Gran, Chelsea (Timothy) Leutgeb, Travis Gran, Jacob (Autumn) Gran, as well many aunts, uncles, and cousins. John adored his great nieces and nephews and delighted in making them giggle.
John graduated from Carlton High School in 1980 where he excelled at football, basketball, and track. He then went to Bemidji State University where he played football. John was skilled in many trades, construction, concrete work, and starting his own company. Later in life he worked for Xcel Energy as a gas tech in Ashland, WI. He was a valued employee who enjoyed working with the gas and line crews. At Xcel he earned the nickname “Fast John” for his hard work, efficiency, and can-do attitude. John loved and respected his work family and felt at home and welcomed in the community. John was generous with his time, willing to help friends and family with anything. He was a compassionate friend who made you feel loved. His many stories made us all laugh, his wit kept a smile on our faces, and his charm kept him dear in our hearts.
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CAMERON- The Cameron Dragons had a perfect regular season in 2021. However, it would be impossible for it to forget about its devastating upset playoff lost to Gilmer County at home.
“We had a great season and a terrible day and we’ve learned a lot from the day. Guys have been preparing; we’ve been talking about that. We don’t want to get there and then not perform. So, we’re working on trying to get everybody into better shape; get everybody ready mentally to handle tough situations so we put them in a lot of situations in practice where it’s a little bit rough. Of course, when we scrimmage, we scrimmage good teams.”
Tim Brown- Head Coach
The Dragons are a team made mostly of juniors and seniors.
“We have 5 really good senior leaders. Our junior class; a lot of them have been playing for 2 years. They started as Freshman coming in and they’re young men now so they’re doing a lot better.”
Tim Brown- Head Coach
One of those seniors is offensive tackle Gunnar Bryan who still has a sour taste from that loss to Gilmer County.
“I went back and had a good season of wrestling and, then, everyone else is also fired up over here about that last year. We’re still holding grudges.”
Gunnar Bryan/Senior OT
Bryan also spoke about playing for a coaching staff that is passionate about Dragon football. Tim Brown is a CHS alum and one of his assistants, Jim Rogers, was a the long-time former head coach.
“Oh yeah, I like having them out here because they know who are dads are and stuff and just everyone is real close.”
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The majority of people likely infected with the omicron variant that causes COVID-19 were not aware they contracted the virus, which likely played a role in the rapid spread of omicron, according to a study published this week.
Researchers at Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit health organization based in Los Angeles, examined the infectious status of individuals during the omicron surge in the U.S.
Omicron was first detected in November 2021 and has become the most dominant strain of COVID-19. Common symptoms are typically less severe than other variants and include cough, headache, fatigue, sore throat and a runny nose, according to the researchers.
What did researchers find?
The study analyzed 2,479 blood samples from adult employees and patients at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center around the time of the omicron variant surge.
Of the 210 people who likely contracted the omicron variant — based on antibodies in their blood — 56% percent did not know they had the virus, the researchers found.
They also found that only 10% of those who were unaware reported having any symptoms relating to a common cold or other type of infection.
"We hope people will read these findings and think, 'I was just at a gathering where someone tested positive,' or, 'I just started to feel a little under the weather. Maybe I should get a quick test,'" said Dr. Susan Cheng, one of the authors of the study.
"The better we understand our own risks, the better we will be at protecting the health of the public as well as ourselves," said Cheng, who directs the Institute for Research on Healthy Aging in the Department of Cardiology at Cedars-Sinai's Smidt Heart Institute.
The findings help us understand how omicron spreads
A lack of awareness could be a major factor in the rapid transmission of the virus between individuals, according to the study.
"Our study findings add to evidence that undiagnosed infections can increase transmission of the virus," said Dr. Sandy Y. Joung, first author of the study who serves as an investigator at Cedars-Sinai.
"A low level of infection awareness has likely contributed to the fast spread of Omicron," Young said.
Although awareness among health care employees was slightly higher, the researchers said it remained low overall.
Researchers say further studies are needed, "involving larger numbers of people from diverse ethnicities and communities ... to learn what specific factors are associated with a lack of infection awareness," according to the news release.
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Ligue 1 side are being linked with a move for Barcelona midfielder Miralem Pjanic.
Foot Mercato are reporting that Nice are keen to bring in an experienced player to strengthen the midfield for the new season.
Indeed it’s even claimed that Nice have been in touch with Barcelona and that Pjanic “would be interested in the idea” of heading to France to “relaunch his career.”
There’s no official offer yet, and Pjanic’s salary may be an issue, but this could be one rumor worth keeping an eye on before the window shuts.
Pjanic is back at Barcelona after a loan spell in Turkey but it’s difficult to see him playing regularly with Sergio Busquets, Frenkie de Jong, Franck Kessie, Pedri and Gavi around.
Xavi said before the game against Rayo that he’s been convinced by Pjanic and that the midfielder will stay but that could all change if an offer arrives. | https://www.barcablaugranes.com/fc-barcelona-transfer-rumors-news/2022/8/19/23313271/barcelona-midfielder-miralem-pjanic-wanted-by-nice-report | 2022-08-19T19:33:45Z | https://www.barcablaugranes.com/fc-barcelona-transfer-rumors-news/2022/8/19/23313271/barcelona-midfielder-miralem-pjanic-wanted-by-nice-report | true | 1 |
Great Britain's Laura Muir reclaims European 1500m title in style
Last updated on .From the section Athletics
Laura Muir capped a summer of major championships medals by defending her European 1500m title in Munich.
After a steady opening to the race, Briton Muir bolted off the front of the pack with 425m to go, with only Ireland's Ciara Mageean able to follow.
Mageean hung tough in Muir's slipstream until the final bend, before running out of gas and settling for silver.
Muir's continental win adds to Olympic silver, world bronze and Commonwealth gold over the past 12 months.
Mageean, who also took second in Muir's wake at Birmingham 2022, finished in a season's best four minutes 02.56 seconds, just less than a second and a half off the winner.
Muir's team-mate Katie Snowden took fourth, with compatriot Ellie Baker in eighth. Poland's Sofia Ennaoui, who finished fifth at the recent World Championships, took bronze after being caught out of position when Muir and Mageean kicked for home.
Just as in her win in Berlin four years ago, the Netherlands' Sifan Hassan was missing from the field, which made Muir's task easier.
But there is little doubt that Muir is now a better athlete - both in numbers and neckwear.
Six of her seven fastest times over 1500m have come since her last European title, while a sudden glut of major medals, after a series of big-event disappointments, have confirmed her as a contender in any company.
Muir's confidence was clear as she lurked at the back of the pack on the opening lap, before moving up, taking control and blowing the field apart.
As Muir rounded for home and gritted her teeth with Mageean still in striking distance, it briefly looked as if she may have misjudged her move.
But her reserves of stamina and determination proved more than deep enough to bail her out as she won in some comfort.
The Scot flopped to the track over the line and lay hand in hand with Mageean as both recovered from another draining duel.
Earlier Britain's 1500m world champion Jake Wightman admitted he was "lucky" to come through his 800m semi-final after getting boxed in.
Wightman worked himself free of trouble to come home second in an automatic qualifying spot.
"I actually ran that very poorly," he told BBC Sport.
"I thought with 300m to go I had screwed it up because I was in such a bad position, but the confidence I can take from it is I must be fit enough to come back from that position which was not where I wanted to be at the bell."
Team-mate Ben Pattison will join him in Sunday's final, but Daniel Rowden failed to qualify after being run out of a sprint finish in a slower first semi-final. | https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/62609959 | 2022-08-19T19:37:46Z | https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/62609959 | false | 2 |
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New Music From HOUSE OF THE DRAGON Out Today
The music was created by acclaimed Emmy Award- Winning and Grammy ® nominated composer Ramin Djawadi.
WaterTower Music is proud to announce today's release of "The Prince That Was Promised" - the very first music available from the highly anticipated House of the Dragon - the prequel to Game of Thrones which is coming to HBO and HBO Max on August 21.
The music was created by acclaimed Emmy Award- Winning and Grammy ® nominated composer Ramin Djawadi, who wrote the popular musical scores from Game of Thrones, and HBO's Westworld.
The reign of House Targaryen begins. House of the Dragon, the prequel to Game of Thrones, is coming to HBO and HBO Max on August 21. Based on George R.R. Martin's "Fire & Blood," the series, which is set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, tells the story of House Targaryen.
Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D'Arcy, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Fabien Frankel, Sonoya Mizuno, and Rhys Ifans to star. Additional cast members include Milly Alcock, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Emily Carey, Harry Collett, Ryan Corr, Tom Glynn-Carney, Jefferson Hall, David Horovitch, Wil Johnson, John Macmillan, Graham McTavish, Ewan Mitchell, Theo Nate, Matthew Needham, Bill Paterson, Phia Saban, Gavin Spokes, and Savannah Steyn.
Martin and Ryan Condal serve as co-creators on the series. Miguel Sapochnik and Condal are showrunners, and the pair also serve as executive producers along with Martin, Sara Hess, Jocelyn Diaz, Vince Gerardis and Ron Schmidt. Game of Thrones and Westworld composer Ramin Djawadi scored the series.
WaterTower Music, the in-house label for the WarnerMedia companies, releases recorded music as rich and diverse as the companies themselves. It has been the soundtrack home to many of the world's most iconic films, television shows and games since 2001.
Listen to the new single here: | https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/New-Music-From-HOUSE-OF-THE-DRAGON-Out-Today-20220819 | 2022-08-19T19:41:19Z | https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/New-Music-From-HOUSE-OF-THE-DRAGON-Out-Today-20220819 | false | 1 |
Influencer Andrew Tate banned from Facebook and Instagram
The Meta-owned platforms have banned Mr Tate for violating their policies on dangerous organisations or individuals.
Influencer Andrew Tate has been banned from Facebook and Instagram for violating its policies, social media giant Meta has confirmed.
The parent company of the two platforms said it had removed Mr Tate’s official accounts for breaching its rules around dangerous organisations or individuals and that he was now banned from using either Facebook or Instagram.
Mr Tate rose to fame when he appeared on the reality TV show Big Brother in 2016, however, he was removed from the programme after a video surfaced online which appeared to show him attacking a woman with a belt – a clip he claimed had been edited.
He has since gained further notoriety online for a number of comments about women, including suggesting that they “bear some responsibility” for being assaulted – an incident for which he was banned from Twitter.
A number of campaign groups have criticised Mr Tate for his views and warned he was a danger to young men and boys who see his content online, urging the various platforms on which he is active to remove him.
Videos of and about Mr Tate have also become popular on both YouTube and TikTok – videos using a hashtag of his name have been viewed more than 13 billion times on TikTok alone.
In a statement, a TikTok spokesman said: “Misogyny is a hateful ideology that is not tolerated on TikTok. We’ve been removing violative videos and accounts for weeks, and we welcome the news that other platforms are also taking action against this individual.”
Google – which owns YouTube – has also been approached for comment.
Responding to news of Mr Tate’s ban from Facebook and Instagram, Joe Mulhall, director of research at Hope Not Hate, said: “Tate poses a genuine threat to young men, radicalising them towards extremism misogyny, racism and homophobia.
“We’ve provided significant evidence to the major social media platforms, including Meta, about his activity and why he must be removed.
“We welcome Meta’s swift action to remove Andrew Tate and we’ll be putting pressure on TikTok to follow this example. They must act now to prevent further spread of these extremist views.”
Ruth Davison, chief executive of women’s safety charity Refuge, said Meta had made the “right decision” in banning Mr Tate.
“This is the kind of decisive action needed to tackle the online radicalisation of young men towards a violently misogynistic worldview,” she said.
“The same kind of action is now needed outside of high-profile cases like this – we know that women are experiencing stalking, harassment and abuse online every day, often without so much as a response from social media companies.”
Imran Ahmed, chief executive of the Centre for Countering Digital Hate, said Mr Tate’s “hatred” had been “amplified into millions of young men’s newsfeeds”.
He said social media platforms now needed to do more to crack down on videos showing Tate or those which amplify his views.
“More needs to be done. Tate encourages his followers to post his videos using their own accounts and link back to his website. Accounts are still pumping out clips of Tate as part of his Hustler’s University pyramid scheme. YouTube is rife with videos doing this, and have made Google up millions in ad revenue,” he said.
“Meta should now go further and ensure that other people posting videos containing Mr Tate are sanctioned for breaching their community standards on hate, and ban the posting of links to his website, which contains material designed to radicalise young men.”
In a statement, Mr Tate denied he held misogynistic views and accused his critics of “twisting facts”.
“It is very unfortunate that old videos of me, where I was playing a comedic character, have been taken out of context and amplified to the point where people believe absolutely false narratives about me,” the statement said.
“Internet sensationalism has purported the idea that im (sic) anti women when nothing could be further from the truth. This is simply hate mobs who are uninterested in the facts of the matter trying to personally attack me.
“The media is spinning a false image of me, on repeat, and instagram bowing to pressure is a massive shame.
“I have nothing but positivity to spread regarding all PEOPLE, wether (sic) male OR female, and this has been reflected in all of my recent messaging and posts.”
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By Sly Ikechukwu
I read with utter disappointment an opinion piece authored by one Phrank Shaibu with the above headline. In the rather toxic piece, he oozed so much rage and bitterness, much to the chagrin of many astute Nigerians.
He and allies chose to respond to Festus Keyamo’s recent assertion not out of concern for citizens or love for Nigerian students caught up in the ASUU/FG crisis, but because the Minister of State for Labour and Productivity said ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar never held an executive position that would have qualified him to be President next year.
In the chat with Channels Television, Keyamo marshalled reasons he thought Atiku is not the candidate to beat in 2023. He also bared his mind on the lingering ASUU strike, suggested that individuals intervene, and urged parents to beg ASUU to sheathe their sword. The passionate and unbiased analysis of the ASUU saga revealed the Minister’s empathy for students and parents.
As a product of the system and a proponent of the masses, whose own family members also suffer the adverse effect of the industrial action, Keyamo merely expressed a harmless opinion which himself was willing to champion as a parent. But it hit Shaibu and his likes on the wrong chord.
Without clothing him in a borrowed apparel, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate has not occupied any executive post till date; whatever decisions or policies implemented between 1999 and 2007 were sanctioned by the Commander In Chief, Olusegun Obasanjo GCFR on whose table the buck stops.
The statement of fact which Keyamo reiterated during the interview formed the basis for Shaibu’s tirade against the erudite Senior Advocate well-respected for his eloquence in national matters, exceptional brilliance and mental soundness.
My first knowledge of Shaibu dates back September 23, 2012 when I read an article written by renowned Professor of Journalism, Farook Kperogi, which described him in unpalatable terms.
When Olorogun Keyamo was announced as the campaign spokesperson of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) for the 2023 presidential election, the derangement syndrome that it caused in the opposition was surprising but not unexpected.
Leading the cyber militia to illustrate the trepidation in their camp is Phrank Shaibu. In 2019, after all efforts to pitch his tent with President Muhammadu Buhari’s campaign team crumbled like crushed cookies, he surfaced in Atiku’s camp and began to spool up crap in the media.
The latest article by Shaibu has clearly shown that the PDP is scared. The public should note that his attack on the Minister’s introductory media interface was not based on issues but an attempt to deny the truth. He tried to obfuscate the interview, albeit poorly.
Keyamo has a mandate borne out of an eloquent testimony of verifiable performance record which the naysayers cannot attain. He will not be distracted from the objective, which is to market the APC presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to the enthusiastic and knowledgeable electorate.
He will not dwell on Shaibu’s uncouth manner, intemperate disposition and theatrics but focus on the onerous task of informing Nigerians the qualities which sets his principal apart from pretenders. If accomplishment is the yardstick for measuring success, Festus Keyamo SAN, FCIArb UK, is the frontline campaign spokesman; a tested and effective image maker whose life and career are well known.
Keyamo’s outstanding performance contributed immensely, in terms of political communications and reputation management, to President Muhammadu Buhari’s reelection. The outstanding performance record undoubtedly played a pivotal role in Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s choice to re-hire him for the same position, going into the general elections.
Though the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) hasn’t pronounced the campaign season open, political parties are working hard in the background to promote their candidates. Keyamo’s emergence as the leading spokesperson of the APC campaign machinery is apt and applauded as he’s well apprised of the contending issues of our polity.
Every election season throws up all manner of political hacks that traffic in a one-way lane already strewn with shipwrecked characters that operate on reverse osmosis thinking of decency and societal good. It is a case of history repeating itself and the exact occurrence of past.
It’s regrettable that political communication jobbers fail to communicate principles that will unite the people into a cohesive democratic force but resort to elevate propaganda, demagoguery and falsehood of what a true President should represent beyond their parochial interpretation of programmatic thrust.
Phrank Shaibu should realize that it’s not easy to shape his institutionalized memory and vile against the APC in his futile bid to twist Keyamo’s comments and hoodwink intelligent citizens as to the presidential candidate who gathered more political IOUs in Nigeria other than Tinubu, the quintessential Jagaban.
Sly Ikechukwu is a public affairs analyst, writer and commentator | https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/08/keyamo-how-not-to-be-a-campaign-spokesman-2/ | 2022-08-19T19:45:05Z | https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/08/keyamo-how-not-to-be-a-campaign-spokesman-2/ | true | 2 |
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