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It was another warm and muggy day across SWFL. Partly to mostly cloudy skies overhead for much of the day, and rain started to pop up in the early afternoon.
By the time we get into the late afternoon and evening, showers and storms will become more scattered. Unlike the last few days, some drier air has moved in overhead which will limit widespread downpours. That being said though, an isolated storm or two could be on the stronger side with gusty winds and frequent lightning.
We will begin to dry out once the sun goes down and into the overnight hours.
Tomorrow will look mostly similar to this afternoon, with temperatures ranging in the low to mid 90s.
Deep tropical moisture moves back over SWFL by the end of the week. Meaning, more heavy, widespread rain to deal with.
Tracking the Tropics:
The NHC is monitoring two areas in the tropics.
The first is an area of low pressure several hundred miles east of the Lesser Antillies. Gradual development is expected over the next few days and a tropical depression is likely by the end of the week or weekend. Most models swing this system back into the central Atlantic and it is not a threat to SWFL.
The other area is located off the coast of Africa. Gradual development over the next few days is possible and this system could become a short lived tropical depression. This will stay in the eastern Atlantic and by late week it will begin to weaken. | https://abc-7.com/archive/2022/08/31/forecast-staying-stormy-monday/ | 2022-08-31T15:34:45Z | https://abc-7.com/archive/2022/08/31/forecast-staying-stormy-monday/ | true | 2 |
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As far as hardest Wordle words go, Wednesday’s answer was challenging. If you’re here, you’re probably struggling with it and looking for some help. So let’s run down a few clues with today’s Wordle that could help you solve it:
1. There are two vowels.
2. It has a very rare letter in it.
3. It might be associated with a carnival.
And the answer to Wednesday’s Wordle is below this photo:
It’s …
PRIZE.
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. on Wednesday authorized its first update to COVID-19 vaccines, booster doses that target today’s most common omicron strain. Shots could begin within days.
The move by the Food and Drug Administration tweaks the recipe of shots made by Pfizer and rival Moderna that already have saved millions of lives. The hope is that the modified boosters will blunt yet another winter surge.
“You’ll see me at the front of the line,” FDA vaccine chief Dr. Peter Marks told The Associated Press shortly before his agency cleared the new doses.
Until now, COVID-19 vaccines have targeted the original coronavirus strain, even as wildly different mutants emerged. The new U.S. boosters are combination, or “bivalent,” shots. They contain half that original vaccine recipe and half protection against the newest omicron versions, called BA.4 and BA.5, that are considered the most contagious yet.
The combination aims to increase cross-protection against multiple variants.
“It really provides the broadest opportunity for protection,” Pfizer vaccine chief Annaliesa Anderson told the AP.
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The updated boosters are only for people who have already had their primary vaccinations, using the original vaccines. Doses made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech are for anyone 12 and older while Moderna’s updated shots are for adults — if it has been at least two months since their last primary vaccination or their latest booster. They’re not to be used for initial vaccinations.
There’s one more step before a fall booster campaign begins: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must recommend who should get the additional shot. An influential CDC advisory panel will debate the evidence Thursday — including whether people at high risk from COVID-19 should go first.
“As we head into fall and begin to spend more time indoors, we strongly encourage anyone who is eligible to consider receiving a booster dose with a bivalent COVID-19 vaccine to provide better protection against currently circulating variants,” FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf said in a statement.
The U.S. has purchased more than 170 million doses from the two companies. Pfizer said it could ship up to 15 million of those doses by the end of next week.
The big question is whether people weary of vaccinations will roll up their sleeves again. Just half of vaccinated Americans got the first recommended booster dose, and only a third of those 50 and older who were urged to get a second booster did so.
It’s time for U.S. authorities to better explain that the public should expect an updated COVID-19 vaccination every so often, just like getting a fall flu shot or a tetanus booster after stepping on a rusty nail, said University of Pennsylvania immunologist E. John Wherry.
“We need to rebrand it in a societally normal-looking way,” rather than a panicked response to new mutants, Wherry said. “Give a clear, forward-looking set of expectations.”
Here’s the rub: The original vaccines still offer strong protection against severe disease and death from COVID-19 for most generally healthy people, especially if they got that important first booster dose. It’s not clear just how much more benefit an updated booster will bring — beyond a temporary jump in antibodies capable of fending off an omicron infection.
One reason: The FDA cleared the modifications ahead of studies in people, a step toward eventually handling COVID-19 vaccine updates more like yearly flu shots.
First, FDA checked human studies of earlier Pfizer and Moderna attempts to update their vaccines — shots matching the omicron strain that struck last winter. That recipe change was safe, and substantially boosted antibodies targeting the earlier variant — better than another dose of the original vaccine — while adding a little protection against today’s genetically distinct BA.4 and BA.5 omicron versions.
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But FDA ordered the companies to brew even more up-to-date doses that target those newest omicron mutants instead, sparking a race to roll out shots in less than three months. Rather than waiting a few more months for additional human studies of that recipe tweak, Marks said animal tests showed the latest update spurs “a very good immune response.”
The hope, he said, is that a vaccine matched to currently spreading variants might do a better job fighting infection, not just serious illness, at least for a while.
What’s next? Even as modified shots roll out, Moderna and Pfizer are conducting human studies to help assess their value, including how they hold up if a new mutant comes along.
And for children, Pfizer plans to ask FDA to allow updated boosters for 5- to 11-year-olds in early October.
It’s the first U.S. update to the COVID-19 vaccine recipe, an important but expected next step — like how flu vaccines get updated every year.
And the U.S. isn’t alone. Britain recently decided to offer adults over 50 a different booster option from Moderna, a combo shot targeting that initial BA.1 omicron strain. European regulators are considering whether to authorize one or both of the updated formulas.
AP Health Writer Matthew Perrone contributed to this report.
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Invst LLC lifted its stake in iShares TIPS Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:TIP – Get Rating) by 1,428.7% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 234,918 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after purchasing an additional 219,551 shares during the period. iShares TIPS Bond ETF accounts for approximately 4.5% of Invst LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 5th largest holding. Invst LLC owned about 0.09% of iShares TIPS Bond ETF worth $27,655,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Chilton Capital Management LLC bought a new position in shares of iShares TIPS Bond ETF in the 4th quarter worth $25,000. First PREMIER Bank bought a new position in shares of iShares TIPS Bond ETF in the 1st quarter worth $25,000. Masso Torrence Wealth Management Inc. bought a new position in iShares TIPS Bond ETF during the fourth quarter worth about $28,000. Avion Wealth bought a new position in iShares TIPS Bond ETF during the first quarter worth about $37,000. Finally, Tompkins Financial Corp bought a new position in iShares TIPS Bond ETF during the first quarter worth about $38,000.
iShares TIPS Bond ETF Stock Performance
TIP stock traded up $0.01 during midday trading on Wednesday, hitting $114.94. 44,122 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 5,428,147. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $115.18 and its 200-day moving average price is $119.38. iShares TIPS Bond ETF has a one year low of $113.01 and a one year high of $131.37.
About iShares TIPS Bond ETF
iShares TIPS Bond ETF (the Fund), formerly iShares Barclays Treasury Inflation Protected Securities Bond Fund, is an exchange-traded fund (ETF). The Fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Barclays U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) Index (Series-L) (the Index).
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President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday in Abuja assured Nigerians that the governing party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), will continue to bequeath strong political institutions that reflect their choices through non-interference in elections, citing outcome of polls in Ekiti, Anambra and Osun states as indicators.
The president, who received members of Progressive Governors' Forum (PGF) led by its chairman and g overnor of Kebbi State, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, at the State House, in a statement by presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, noted that non-interference in elections gives credence to the political process, ensures participation and inclusiveness, and shows that the governing party respects the electorate.
President Buhari said APC, under his leadership, will continue to respect Nigerians by ensuring that their votes count and the people's voice matter in choosing political leaders at different levels.
"I want Nigerians to know that we respect them, and for us to show that we will allow them to vote who they want.
"We all witnessed what happened in Anambra, Ekiti and Osun states. What happened in those states give me a lot of hope that we are succeeding."
For the 2023 elections, President Buhari said the government will also ensure that Nigerians don't get intimidated, or humiliated by those in positions, or the more privileged.
"We will not allow anyone to use personal resources or their influence to intimidate other Nigerians. We will not allow intimidations materially, morally or physically. This is the kind of leadership that can emerge and consolidate our nation.
"In six months, Nigerians will appreciate the government of APC that we are sincere and we respect them," he added.
President Buhari urged the party's political leaders to intensity efforts in "thinking, meeting and strategising for the 2023 elections."
In his remarks, PGF chairman thanked the president for his leadership which he said was guided by wisdom and foresight, affirming that the Nigerian economy had been growing in spite of challenges.
"We want to congratulate you on the positive trajectory of the economy, with the 3.5 per cent growth in the second quarter, up from 3.1 per cent of the first quarter of this year. Infrastructure projects are ongoing in parts of the country, and the social intervention programme is expanding," Bagudu stated.
The governor said the growth trajectory had defied initial predictions of some multilateral institutions, with the World Bank and others acknowledging the resilience of the economy, and reviewing their positions on Nigeria.
"Your Excellency, as we speak, there is drought in Europe and China. The Ukraine-Russia war is taking a toll on economies. In the UK, there is rationing of electricity, and energy shortages in China.
"While other countries are banning food export, we are preparing for more production, in spite of floods in places like Jigawa State. We note your instruction for the release of 40,000 tonnes of grains.
"We also note efforts on improving security and measures to cut oil theft," he said.
The Kebbi State governor commended Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha and Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, for their steadfastness and stewardship.
Meanwhile, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo yesterday received APC governors in his office at the Presidential Villa on a felicitation visit as he recovers from a recent surgery.
While welcoming the governors, Prof. Osinbajo, in a statement by his spokesman, Laolu Akande, expressed his appreciation for the visit and the good wishes. | https://allafrica.com/stories/202208310524.html | 2022-08-31T15:43:28Z | https://allafrica.com/stories/202208310524.html | false | 9 |
Carlos Queiroz’s shadow on Iran’s football
TEHRAN – Mehdi Taj had promised that he would bring back Carlos Queiroz to Iran football if he won the elections. Now, Taj has returned to Iran football as president once again.
Taj won the three-candidate race with 51 votes in the federation’s General Assembly on Tuesday. The football federation acting president Mirshad Majedi earned 25 votes and Azizollah Mohammadi finished in third place with four votes.
Majedi had previously said the federation would continue cooperation with Dragan Skocic if he took charge of the post but he failed to win the elections.
Now, Taj, president of the Federation from 2016 to 2019, who is one of the most debatable figures in the history of Iranian sports, is leading the country’s football for the second time.
Iran football has been recently forced to pay about four million euros to Marc Wilmots, who was hired by Taj as Iran coach. The Iranians struggled during Wilmots' seven-month tenure, with the former Belgium coach leading the team to losses against Iraq and Bahrain that put progress to the third phase of the 2022 World Cup preliminaries in peril.
So many Iranian experts and fans have already shown their support for the Croatian coach after the Technical Committee of the federation announced that Skocic should be replaced with a new coach. They believe that it’s not right time to change the coach and the National Team must participate in the World Cup with the current coaching staff.
With less than three months to go before the 2022 FIFA World Cup starts, any change could make things worse. There is a separation at the current team and Queiroz’s return to the Team will worsen the situation. However, Skocic cannot help the team due to misconduct made by the federation over the past months as well.
Iran have been drawn in tough Group B along with England, the U.S. and Wales.
With Taj back in charge, a decision on Skocic’s future could be made within the coming days.
Queiroz was sacked as Egypt coach in April after the Pharaohs were beaten by Senegal in the final of the African Cup of Nations and then lost again to Senegal in the World Cup qualifying rounds to miss out on a place in Qatar.
Now, the Portuguese coach is a candidate to take charge of Iran football once again, however, he will not be welcomed by many Iranians. | https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/476274/Carlos-Queiroz-s-shadow-on-Iran-s-football | 2022-08-31T15:43:41Z | https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/476274/Carlos-Queiroz-s-shadow-on-Iran-s-football | true | 2 |
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Life Before #BBNaija: 10 Times Allysyn Served Beauty Goals!
You don’t have to look twice at BBNaija Level Up housemate Allysyn to notice how natural and at ease she is in her own skin.
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Renaissance Capital LLC decreased its holdings in Squarespace, Inc. (NYSE:SQSP – Get Rating) by 23.0% in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 16,088 shares of the company’s stock after selling 4,816 shares during the quarter. Renaissance Capital LLC’s holdings in Squarespace were worth $412,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of SQSP. Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA increased its stake in Squarespace by 100.0% during the 4th quarter. Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA now owns 2,000 shares of the company’s stock worth $59,000 after buying an additional 1,000 shares in the last quarter. Hardy Reed LLC purchased a new stake in Squarespace during the 1st quarter worth approximately $85,000. Advisor Group Holdings Inc. increased its stake in Squarespace by 93.2% during the 1st quarter. Advisor Group Holdings Inc. now owns 3,336 shares of the company’s stock worth $85,000 after buying an additional 1,609 shares in the last quarter. Blair William & Co. IL increased its stake in Squarespace by 21.2% during the 4th quarter. Blair William & Co. IL now owns 7,248 shares of the company’s stock worth $214,000 after buying an additional 1,268 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. purchased a new stake in Squarespace during the 1st quarter worth approximately $207,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 41.20% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several research firms have commented on SQSP. KeyCorp cut their price objective on Squarespace from $30.00 to $25.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, July 26th. Truist Financial dropped their price target on Squarespace to $31.00 in a research report on Tuesday, July 26th. Barclays dropped their price target on Squarespace from $25.00 to $24.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, June 21st. Wedbush upgraded Squarespace from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, May 13th. Finally, Oppenheimer started coverage on Squarespace in a research report on Tuesday, July 26th. They issued a “market perform” rating for the company. Nine analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and five have issued a buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $28.77.
Squarespace Trading Up 0.5 %
Squarespace (NYSE:SQSP – Get Rating) last released its quarterly earnings results on Monday, July 25th. The company reported $0.45 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.09 by $0.36. The firm had revenue of $212.70 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $212.01 million. During the same quarter last year, the company earned ($3.22) earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 8.5% on a year-over-year basis. Research analysts predict that Squarespace, Inc. will post -0.09 earnings per share for the current year.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other Squarespace news, major shareholder Ventures Growth I. Parall Index sold 1,595 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $23.00, for a total transaction of $36,685.00. Following the transaction, the insider now directly owns 515,397 shares in the company, valued at $11,854,131. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. In other news, major shareholder Venture Growth Associate Index sold 483,153 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, August 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $21.75, for a total value of $10,508,577.75. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, major shareholder Ventures Growth I. Parall Index sold 1,595 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $23.00, for a total value of $36,685.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider now owns 515,397 shares in the company, valued at $11,854,131. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Insiders have sold 550,081 shares of company stock worth $11,853,481 over the last ninety days. Corporate insiders own 45.51% of the company’s stock.
Squarespace Company Profile
Squarespace, Inc operates platform for businesses and independent creators to build online presence, grow their brands, and manage their businesses across the internet. Its suite of integrated products enables users to manage their projects and businesses through websites, domains, e-commerce, marketing tools, and scheduling, as well as tools for managing a social media presence.
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Over the past 3 months, 10 analysts have published their opinion on PVH PVH stock. These analysts are typically employed by large Wall Street banks and tasked with understanding a company's business to predict how a stock will trade over the upcoming year.
These 10 analysts have an average price target of $85.8 versus the current price of PVH at $60.67, implying upside.
Below is a summary of how these 10 analysts rated PVH over the past 3 months. The greater the number of bullish ratings, the more positive analysts are on the stock and the greater the number of bearish ratings, the more negative analysts are on the stock
This current average represents a 13.51% decrease from the previous average price target of $99.20.
What Are Analyst Ratings?
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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The builder of the Chinook engines, Honeywell International, is blaming the problem on faulty O-rings that were outsourced to a third-party contractor. File Photo by Spc. Glenn M. Anderson/ USAREUR Public Affairs
It was not immediately clear if any of the choppers were involved in any critical operations at the time of the grounding, but according to a July bulletin on mishaps from the Army's Combat Readiness Center, an engine fire recently forced at least one Chinook to make an emergency landing.
"The Army has identified the root cause of fuel leaks that caused a small number of engine fires among an isolated number of H-47 helicopters, and is implementing corrective measures to resolve the issues," Army spokeswoman Cynthia Smith said in a statement to Army Times.
"The safety of our Soldiers is the Army's top priority, and we will ensure our aircraft remain safe and airworthy."
The CH-47 Chinook has been in service with the U.S. Army since 1962 and is one of the heaviest helicopters in the world. File Photo by Efren Lopez/U.S. Air Force/UPI
The builder of the Chinook engines, Honeywell International, is blaming the problem on faulty O-rings that were outsourced to a third-party contractor.
"In full coordination with the U.S. Army, Honeywell helped discover that O-rings not meeting Honeywell design specifications had been installed in some T55 engines during routine and scheduled maintenance at an Army Depot," the Army said according to the Times.
The CH-47 Chinook has been in service with the Army since 1962 and is one of the heaviest helicopters in the world. Built by Boeing, they feature tandem propellers in the front and rear and were widely used to withdraw U.S. troops during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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March 11, 1985: Appointed as general secretary of the Communist Party and the nation's new leader following the death of Konstantin Chernenko.
October 1985: Launches his campaign to end the Soviet Union's economic and political stagnation, using “glasnost,” or openness, to help achieve the goal of “perestroika,” or restructuring.
November 1985: Meets U.S. President Ronald Reagan in Geneva for the first of a series of summits with world leaders.
April 26, 1986: Reactor explodes at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine. Soviet authorities acknowledge the blast only three days later.
October 11-12, 1986: Gorbachev and Reagan meet in Reykjavik, Iceland, in a summit that produces no agreements, but is widely hailed as a precursor to nuclear arms agreements.
December 1987: Signs the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces, or INF, Treaty with Reagan. The treaty banned the U.S. and Soviet Union from possessing, producing or test-flying a ground-launched cruise missile with a range of 300 to 3,400 miles.
February 1989: The last Soviet troops leave Afghanistan.
November 1989: The Berlin Wall falls as East Germany's hard-line leadership opens its borders, a key moment in the collapse of communism in eastern Europe.
October 1990: Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
July 1991: Signs the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, or START, with U.S. President George H.W. Bush. The treaty resulted in the largest nuclear reductions in history, and included a mechanism allowing the two sides to inspect and verify each other’s arsenals.
August 1991: Attempted coup by the Communist old guard fails, but dramatically erodes Gorbachev’s authority.
Dec. 8, 1991: The leaders of Russia, Ukraine and Belarus declare the Soviet Union dead and announce the creation of the Commonwealth of Independent States.
Dec. 25, 1991: Announces his resignation as Soviet leader. The Soviet red flag over the Kremlin is pulled down and replaced with Russia's tricolor.
June 1996: Runs in Russia's presidential election, winning less than 1% of the vote.
September 1999: His wife, Raisa, dies of leukemia.
Aug. 30, 2022: Dies at the Central Clinical Hospital in Moscow.
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FILE - Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, left, shakes hands with U.S. President Ronald Reagan at the Geneva conference in November 1985. Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev has died Tuesday Aug. 30, 2022 at a Moscow hospital at age 91. (AP Photo, File)
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FILE - Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, left, shakes hands with U.S. President Ronald Reagan at the Geneva conference in November 1985. Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev has died Tuesday Aug. 30, 2022 at a Moscow hospital at age 91. (AP Photo, File)
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FILE - Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev arrives at Keflavik airport, Friday, Oct. 9, 1986 in Reykjavik, Iceland for several sessions of talks with US President Ronald Reagan on October 11-12. Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev has died Tuesday Aug. 30, 2022 at a Moscow hospital at age 91. (AP Photo, File)
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FILE - Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev arrives at Keflavik airport, Friday, Oct. 9, 1986 in Reykjavik, Iceland for several sessions of talks with US President Ronald Reagan on October 11-12. Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev has died Tuesday Aug. 30, 2022 at a Moscow hospital at age 91. (AP Photo, File)
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FILE - U.S. President Ronald Reagan, right, and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev exchange pens during a treaty signing ceremony in the White House East Room in Washington, D.C., Tuesday, Dec. 8, 1987. Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev has died Tuesday Aug. 30, 2022 at a Moscow hospital at age 91. (AP Photo/Bob Daugherty, File)
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FILE - U.S. President Ronald Reagan, right, and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev exchange pens during a treaty signing ceremony in the White House East Room in Washington, D.C., Tuesday, Dec. 8, 1987. Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev has died Tuesday Aug. 30, 2022 at a Moscow hospital at age 91. (AP Photo/Bob Daugherty, File)
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FILE - Soviet Army soldiers wave their hands as their last detachment crosses a bridge on the border between Afghanistan and then Soviet Uzbekistan near the Uzbek town of Termez, as they leave Afghanistan on Feb. 15, 1989 after waging a 10-year war. Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev has died Tuesday Aug. 30, 2022 at a Moscow hospital at age 91. (AP Photo/Vitaly Zaporozhchenko, File)
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FILE - Soviet Army soldiers wave their hands as their last detachment crosses a bridge on the border between Afghanistan and then Soviet Uzbekistan near the Uzbek town of Termez, as they leave Afghanistan on Feb. 15, 1989 after waging a 10-year war. Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev has died Tuesday Aug. 30, 2022 at a Moscow hospital at age 91. (AP Photo/Vitaly Zaporozhchenko, File)
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FILE - East Berliners get helping hands from West Berliners as they climb the Berlin Wall which has divided the city since the end of World War II, near the Brandenburger Tor (Branderburg Gate), early Friday morning, Nov. 10, 1989. (AP Photo/Jockel Finck, File)
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FILE - East Berliners get helping hands from West Berliners as they climb the Berlin Wall which has divided the city since the end of World War II, near the Brandenburger Tor (Branderburg Gate), early Friday morning, Nov. 10, 1989. (AP Photo/Jockel Finck, File)
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FILE - West Berliners release hundreds of balloons with photo of Mikhail S. Gorbachev and a message to the Soviet leader in front of Brandenburg Gate in West Berlin near the wall, Nov. 17, 1989. They wanted to say thank you to Soviet President Mikhail S. Gorbachev for pulling down the wall. Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev has died Tuesday Aug. 30, 2022 at a Moscow hospital at age 91. (AP Photo/Thomas Kienzle, File)
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FILE - West Berliners release hundreds of balloons with photo of Mikhail S. Gorbachev and a message to the Soviet leader in front of Brandenburg Gate in West Berlin near the wall, Nov. 17, 1989. They wanted to say thank you to Soviet President Mikhail S. Gorbachev for pulling down the wall. Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev has died Tuesday Aug. 30, 2022 at a Moscow hospital at age 91. (AP Photo/Thomas Kienzle, File)
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FILE - Soviet president Mikhail S. Gorbachev receives applause from the audience in Oslo as he enters the lecture hall to deliver his long-delayed Nobel Peace lecture, June 5, 1991. Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev has died Tuesday Aug. 30, 2022 at a Moscow hospital at age 91. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko, File)
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FILE - Soviet president Mikhail S. Gorbachev receives applause from the audience in Oslo as he enters the lecture hall to deliver his long-delayed Nobel Peace lecture, June 5, 1991. Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev has died Tuesday Aug. 30, 2022 at a Moscow hospital at age 91. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko, File)
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FILE - A crowd gathers around a personnel carrier as some people climb aboard the vehicle and try to block its advance near Red Square in downtown Moscow, Russia, on Aug. 19, 1991. The August 1991 coup that briefly ousted Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev collapsed in just three days, precipitating the breakup of the Soviet Union that plotters said they were trying to prevent. Former Soviet leader Gorbachev has died Tuesday Aug. 30, 2022 at a Moscow hospital at age 91. (AP Photo/Boris Yurchenko, File)
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FILE - A crowd gathers around a personnel carrier as some people climb aboard the vehicle and try to block its advance near Red Square in downtown Moscow, Russia, on Aug. 19, 1991. The August 1991 coup that briefly ousted Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev collapsed in just three days, precipitating the breakup of the Soviet Union that plotters said they were trying to prevent. Former Soviet leader Gorbachev has died Tuesday Aug. 30, 2022 at a Moscow hospital at age 91. (AP Photo/Boris Yurchenko, File)
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FILE - Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev checks the time on his watch before his resignation speech in the Kremlin on Dec. 25, 1991. Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev has died Tuesday Aug. 30, 2022 at a Moscow hospital at age 91. (AP Photo/Liu Heung Shing, File)
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FILE - Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev checks the time on his watch before his resignation speech in the Kremlin on Dec. 25, 1991. Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev has died Tuesday Aug. 30, 2022 at a Moscow hospital at age 91. (AP Photo/Liu Heung Shing, File)
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FILE - U.S. President George H. Bush and Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev shake hands after signing the START arms reduction treaty in Moscow, on July 31, 1991. Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev has died Tuesday Aug. 30, 2022 at a Moscow hospital at age 91. (AP Photo/Boris Yurchenko, File)
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FILE - U.S. President George H. Bush and Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev shake hands after signing the START arms reduction treaty in Moscow, on July 31, 1991. Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev has died Tuesday Aug. 30, 2022 at a Moscow hospital at age 91. (AP Photo/Boris Yurchenko, File)
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FILE - Former Soviet President and Russia's presidential candidate Mikhail Gorbachev gestures as he talks to reporters at a polling station in downtown Moscow, on June 16, 1996. Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev has died Tuesday Aug. 30, 2022 at a Moscow hospital at age 91. (AP Photo/Oleg Nikishin, File)
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FILE - Former Soviet President and Russia's presidential candidate Mikhail Gorbachev gestures as he talks to reporters at a polling station in downtown Moscow, on June 16, 1996. Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev has died Tuesday Aug. 30, 2022 at a Moscow hospital at age 91. (AP Photo/Oleg Nikishin, File)
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FILE - Former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev stands with daughter Irina and granddaughter Krenia, foreground third right, as they grieve before the coffin with Raisa Gorbachev's body at Russia's Culture Fund in Moscow on Sept. 22, 1999. Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev has died Tuesday Aug. 30, 2022 at a Moscow hospital at age 91. (AP Photo/Misha Japaridze, File)
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A portrait of the former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev and flowers are placed at his foundation's headquarters, a day after his passing, in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022. The passing of Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union and for many the man who restored democracy to then-communist-ruled European nations, was mourned Wednesday as the loss of a rare leader who changed the world and for a time gave hope for peace among the superpowers. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)
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A portrait of the former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev and flowers are placed at his foundation's headquarters, a day after his passing, in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022. The passing of Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union and for many the man who restored democracy to then-communist-ruled European nations, was mourned Wednesday as the loss of a rare leader who changed the world and for a time gave hope for peace among the superpowers. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)
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Attorney aims to keep Fresno teen, accused of murdering security guard, out of adult court
The murder case against an 18-year-old Fresno man accused of killing a security guard at a Motel 6 in central Fresno last year remains in limbo, as his lawyer has filed an appeal against the decision to prosecute him as an adult.
Adam Isaiah Chavira was 17 when he allegedly murdered 24-year-old Phillip Ray Frusetta on August 24, 2021. Frusetta was a private security guard working at the Motel 6 on Blackstone and East Griffith Way.
Police arrested Chavira about a month after the shooting and charged him with murder, but he remained in the juvenile court system because of his age and his name was not made public, until recently.
Senior Deputy District Attorney David Olmos successfully convinced the juvenile court in May to transfer Chavira to adult court where he will face more serious consequences if found guilty.
But Chavira’s defense weight a decision by the Fifth District Court of Appeal.
Pfaff could not be reached for comment Tuesday and Olmos declined to comment.
Chavira’s scheduled arraignment on Tuesday was continued for a month in hopes the court of appeal will have a decision by then.
In the meantime, Chavira will remain at the Juvenile Justice Campus.
Frusetta had been an employee of Black Python Security for several months before his death.
Police said he was hired to help quell any trouble at the motel. The night of the shooting, he as investigating a report of a disturbance on the second floor of the motel at about 10 p.m.
When he got there, he was confronted by a small group of people, one of whom took out a weapon and fired, striking Frusetta once in the chest, police said.
The group scattered as Frusetta lay there bleeding. He died at the scene, despite life-saving efforts by police.
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A penguin has been fitted with special orthopaedic shoes at a US zoo to help it deal with a degenerative* foot condition
The four-year-old African penguin named Lucas has lesions* on his feet due to a chronic* condition known as bumblefoot.
If left untreated, bumblefoot could lead to sepsis* and death by infection.
So San Diego Zoo’s wildlife care specialists turned to an organisation called Thera-Paw, which creates products to help animals with special needs.
Thera-Paw created custom* boots made of neoprene* and rubber to prevent pressure sores from developing when Lucas stands and walks.
It is hoped the boots will protect the lesions already on Lucas’ feet, while minimising the risk of more sores developing.
“I’ve known Lucas for a long time, so having the ability to provide him with a chance to live a normal life brings a smile to my face,” said San Diego Zoo senior veterinarian Dr Beth Bicknese.
“The boots are cushioned and Velcroed in place, so they will help Lucas to fully participate in the colony and showcase behaviours that are more typical for a penguin, such as climbing the rocks, swimming, nesting and finding a suitable mate.”
The penguin’s problems began more than three years ago when he developed a spinal infection that left him with weak muscles in his legs and unable to properly stand upright on his toes. He was forced to rest on areas of his ankles that would not normally touch the ground.
His keepers provided him with pain medication, physical therapy and acupuncture* treatments to try to improve his spine, but were unable to heal his condition.
As sores began to form on his feet and legs, the team reached out to Thera-Paw and asked it to create the custom padded boots.
The zoo’s wildlife care specialists saw an immediate improvement in Lucas’s gait* and ability to navigate his rocky habitat after he was fitted with his special boots. His posture* also became more natural, giving him better balance while standing.
“We were pleasantly surprised at the immediate change in Lucas after we fitted him with his new boots,” said senior wildlife care specialist Debbie Denton.
“Seeing him move about now gives us hope that he may be okay going forward, and able to live a full life.”
African penguins have suffered massive population declines and are listed as endangered* by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
Their numbers have declined from an estimated 1 million breeding pairs to just 18,000 breeding pairs today, with a 23 per cent decrease in the past two years alone.
Penguin eggs and manure used to be commercially harvested*, having a devastating impact on the population.
While egg and manure harvesting has been banned since the end of the 20th century, other threats continue to affect the African penguin population. These threats include lack of food due to overfishing, climate change, oil and marine pollution, habitat degradation* and the emergence of the avian* influenza A virus.
GLOSSARY
- degenerative: getting worse over time
- lesions: areas of tissue or organ damage caused by injury or disease
- chronic: continuing for a long time
- sepsis: a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body’s response to an infection damages its own tissues
- custom: made or done to order
- neoprene: a synthetic or human-made rubber
- acupuncture: a treatment that involves putting thin needles in the skin at special points on the body
- gait: manner or style of walking
- posture: the position the body is held in while standing or sitting
- endangered: at risk of becoming extinct
- commercially harvested: collection of something so that it can be sold
- degradation: the process by which something is made worse
- avian: to do with birds
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QUICK QUIZ
- What is the name of the foot condition Lucas has?
- Which zoo does Lucas live at?
- How did Lucas’ problems begin?
- What is the estimated population of African penguin breeding pairs today?
- What used to be commercially harvested from penguins?
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CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES
1. Interview Lucas
Imagine that you are a penguin reporter. You are interviewing Lucas about his health problems, his great new shoes and how they are making life better for him. Write at least four questions that you could ask Lucas. Then write the answers that you think Lucas would give.
Time: allow 25 minutes to complete this activity
Curriculum Links: English, Science
2. Extension
Imagine that you are one of the specialists who works for Thera-Paw. A zoo has asked you to design a special boot for a kangaroo that has a problem with sore feet. This kangaroo is having problems moving and jumping. Design a special boot that will help your kangaroo hop again!
Time: allow 40 minutes to complete this activity
Curriculum Links: English, Science, Design and Technology
VCOP ACTIVITY
If the shoe fits
Lucas is becoming the star of the show with his new boots. Write a story about Lucas and the day he got his new boots.
You can use some facts from the article, but you can put a spin on it to aim the story at a younger audience and really capture their attention.
Remember to use your VCOP skills and read your work to a friend to check it makes sense.
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Russia-Ukraine live updates: Russian forces shelling corridors leading to nuclear plant, Ukraine says
(NEW YORK) — Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “special military operation” into neighboring Ukraine began on Feb. 24, with Russian forces invading from Belarus, to the north, and Russia, to the east. Ukrainian troops have offered “stiff resistance,” according to U.S. officials.
The Russian military has since launched a full-scale ground offensive in eastern Ukraine’s disputed Donbas region, capturing the strategic port city of Mariupol and securing a coastal corridor to the Moscow-annexed Crimean Peninsula.
Here’s how the news is developing. All times Eastern:
Aug 30, 4:31 PM EDTBlinken heralds arrival of first shipload of Ukrainian grain to drought-stricken Horn of Africa
Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday celebrated the first shipment of Ukrainian grain to arrive in the Horn of Africa — a region facing dire hunger — since Russia’s invasion began.
“The United States welcomes the arrival in Djibouti of 23,300 metric tons of Ukrainian grain aboard the ship Brave Commander. This grain will be distributed within Ethiopia and Somalia, countries that are dangerously food insecure after four years of drought,” Blinken said in a statement.
This is the first shipload to reach the region since a United Nations-brokered deal that allowed ships to leave Ukraine’s ports again.
According to Ukrainian officials, dozens of ships have been able to safely navigate the Black Sea in recent weeks. But State Department officials have claimed Russian allies, like Syria, have unfairly benefitted from recent exports, proving detrimental to countries the World Food Programme has determined are facing a greater level of need.
-ABC News’ Shannon Crawford
Aug 30, 4:25 PM EDTEU preemptively donates 5.5 million potassium iodide tablets to protect Ukrainians from potential radiation exposure
The European Commission said it received a request from the Ukrainian government on Friday for potassium iodide tablets as a preventative safety measure to increase the level of protection around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. The European Response Coordination Centre quickly mobilized 5.5 million potassium iodide tablets through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism for Ukraine, including 5 million from the rescEU emergency reserves and 500,000 from Austria.
“No nuclear power plant should ever be used as a war theatre,” EU Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenar?i? said. “It is unacceptable that civilian lives are put in danger. All military action around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant must stop immediately.”
-ABC News’ Max Uzol
Aug 30, 2:15 PM EDTSens. Klobuchar, Portman meet with Zelenskyy in Ukraine
Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and Rob Portman, R-Ohio, met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov on a visit to the war-torn country.
“The support that the U.S. has given has been strongly bipartisan and we want that to continue,” Klobuchar told ABC News.
Portman noted the psychological advantage of Ukraine now making advances in Kherson, which was the first oblast taken by the Russians six months ago.
It shows that “even when the Russians are dug in, as they are in that region, that Ukrainians can make progress in an offensive,” he said. “And my hope is that we will continue to see that to the point that the Russians will finally come to the bargaining table and stop this illegal, totally unprovoked war on Ukraine.”
-ABC News’ Ibtissem Guenfoud
Aug 30, 11:07 AM EDTRussian forces shelling corridors leading to nuclear plant, Ukraine says
Mykhailo Podolyak, a senior adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said Russian forces are shelling corridors the International Atomic Energy Agency mission would take to reach the Zaporizhzhia power plant in southeastern Ukraine.
Podolyak said Russian forces are probably shelling the path to ensure the IAEA mission pass through Russian-controlled territory to reach the plant.
Aug 29, 4:38 PM EDTZelenskyy vows to reclaim all territory lost to Russian forces
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday vowed to reclaim all territory lost to Russian forces.
“Ukraine is returning its own. And it will return the Kharkiv region, Luhansk region, Donetsk region, Zaporizhzhia region, Kherson region, Crimea. Definitely our entire water area of the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, from Zmiinyi Island to the Kerch Strait,” he said in his daily address. “This will happen. This is ours. And just as our society understands it, I want the occupiers to understand it, too. There will be no place for them on Ukrainian land.”
Zelenskyy said his message to Russian fighters is that if they want to survive, it’s time for them to flee or surrender.
“The occupiers should know, we will oust them to the border — to our border, the line of which has not changed. The invaders know it well,” he said. “If they want to survive, it is time for the Russian military to flee. Go home. If you are afraid to return to your home in Russia, well, let such occupiers surrender, and we will guarantee them compliance with all norms of the Geneva Conventions.”
Aug 29, 3:00 PM EDTWhite House calls for controlled shutdown of Zaporizhzhia nuclear reactors, DMZ around plant
White House spokesman John Kirby said Monday that Russia should agree to a demilitarized zone around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant and that a controlled shutdown of the reactors “would be the safest and least risky option in the near-term.”
Kirby also expressed support for the IAEA mission to the power plant.
“We fully support the International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Grossi’s expert mission to the power plant, and we are glad that the team is on its way to ascertain the safety, security and safeguards of the systems there, as well as to evaluate the staff’s working conditions,” he said. “Russia should ensure safe, unfettered access for these independent inspectors.”
-ABC News’ Ben Gittleson
Aug 29, 1:33 PM EDTUkrainian forces launch major counteroffensive
Ukrainian forces have launched a major counteroffensive in multiple directions in the southern part of Ukraine, Natalia Humeniuk, a spokesperson for Ukraine’s Operational Command, said Monday.
Humeniuk said the situation in the south remains “tense,” but controlled.
Ukrainians have been targeting strategic Russian command posts and slowly advancing toward Kherson for weeks. Kherson was first major city in the south to be captured by Russian forces following the invasion.
Russian military issued a statement confirming the offensive and claiming Ukraine sustained heavy losses.
Meanwhile, at least 12 missiles have struck Mykolaiv, which remains under Ukraine’s control in the south. Two people were killed and 24 were wounded, according to the governor of Mykolaiv Oblast.
-ABC News’ Max Uzol and Natalia Shumskaia
Aug 29, 12:47 PM EDTUkrainian official accused of treason is shot and killed
Oleksiy Kovalyov, a Ukrainian official who was accused of treason for openly collaborating with Russia, was shot and killed in his home on Sunday in Hola Prystan, Kherson Oblast, according to preliminary information from the Investigative Committee of Russia (SKR). An unidentified woman was also killed, SKR said.
Kovalyov was a Ukrainian lawmaker from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s party who was accused of treason; criminal proceedings were initiated by Ukraine’s State Bureau of Investigations in June. He is one of the highest-ranking Ukrainian defectors who fled to Kherson after the invasion and openly collaborated with Russia. He was appointed by the Russians as the deputy head of the Kherson Military-Civil Administration.
Aug 29, 12:19 PM EDTIAEA says mission to Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant ‘on its way’
The head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog announced Monday that the agency’s long-awaited expert mission to the Zaporizhzhia power plant in southeastern Ukraine “is now on its way.”
“The day has come,” Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, said in a post on Twitter.
Grossi, who is leading the IAEA’s “Support and Assistance Mission to Zaporizhzhia,” has long sought access to the nuclear power plant, which is the largest in Europe. Russia and Ukraine have traded accusations of shelling at or near the site in recent weeks, fueling fears that the fighting could cause a nuclear disaster.
“We must protect the safety and security of #Ukraine’s and Europe’s biggest nuclear facility,” Grossi tweeted, alongside a photo of himself with 13 other experts. “Proud to lead this mission which will be in #ZNPP later this week.”
Shortly after invading neighboring Ukraine on Feb. 24, Russian troops stormed the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant near the town of Enerhodar, on the banks of the Dnipro River in the country’s southeast. The Ukrainian workers have been left in place to keep the plant operating, as it supplies electricity across the war-torn nation.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said the IAEA team will travel to the plant via Ukrainian-controlled territory, state-run TASS reported.
The area around the nuclear plant is controlled by Russian forces. Peskov said once the IAEA team enters Russian-controlled territory, all necessary security will be provided.
Aug 29, 2:21 AM EDTIAEA says mission to Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant ‘on its way’
The head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog announced Monday that the agency’s long-awaited expert mission to the Zaporizhzhia power plant in southeastern Ukraine “is now on its way.”
“The day has come,” Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, said in a post on Twitter.
Grossi, who is leading the IAEA’s “Support and Assistance Mission to Zaporizhzhia,” has long sought access to the nuclear power plant, which is the largest in Europe. Russia and Ukraine have traded accusations of shelling at or near the site in recent weeks, fueling fears that the fighting could cause a nuclear disaster.
“We must protect the safety and security of #Ukraine’s and Europe’s biggest nuclear facility,” Grossi tweeted, alongside a photo of himself with 13 other experts. “Proud to lead this mission which will be in #ZNPP later this week.”
Shortly after invading neighboring Ukraine on Feb. 24, Russian troops stormed the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant near the town of Enerhodar, on the banks of the Dnipro River in the country’s southeast. The Ukrainian workers have been left in place to keep the plant operating, as it supplies electricity across the war-torn nation.
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MOSCOW (AP) — Call it a slice of life. The television commercial that Mikhail Gorbachev did for Pizza Hut 25 years ago might be seen as a 60-second gloss of his career, both cheerful and glum.
In the 1997 advertisement, Gorbachev is portrayed as eating at one of the chain’s outlets in Moscow, where he’s spotted by diners at another table who then argue about his accomplishments as the Soviet Union’s last leader.
He brought us freedom and opportunity, one says; he brought us economic troubles and political instability, another shouts.
A woman says: “Because of him we have many things, like Pizza Hut.” The Gorbachev detractor at the table then stands and toasts him.
Through a rose-colored filter, it is a story of Russia’s advances and increasing consumer comforts even amid troubles. More darkly, it shows a once-towering world figure and Nobel Peace Laureate reduced to shilling for a Western interloper.
Pizza Hut opened in Moscow in 1990, one of the first in a wave of Western businesses taking advantage of the joint-venture arrangements that were one of Gorbachev’s signature reforms. It wasn’t Russians’ first chance to get pizza, but as with the opening of McDonald’s a few months earlier, the presence of a major Western brand was heartening to those who wanted the Soviet Union to be more integrated into the world.
That wasn’t a universal view. Even today, some Russians complain that the rush of Western businesses into the country water down its culture and exploit consumers.
Gorbachev died Tuesday at age 91, and Pizza Hut’s time in Russia is growing short — the corporation that owns the Pizza Hut brand has announced it has transferred its franchise assets to a Russian operator that will rebrand as part of its efforts to exit Russia altogether in the wake of Russia sending troops into Ukraine.
By the time Gorbachev made the commercial to raise money for his charitable foundation, he was a marginal figure at home. In presidential elections the previous year, he notched only 1% of the vote. Even some people once on his side regarded the Pizza Hut ad with disdain.
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Carmel Valley board approves new ‘monopine’ cell structure
The Carmel Valley Community Planning Board approved the design of a new “monopine”, a cell site made to look like a towering pine tree, in a 6-2 vote at its Aug. 25 board meeting. The new 60-foot-tall monopine will be located toward the back of Carmel Valley’s Grace Point Church campus on Hayford Way.
The new antennas are part of the carrier’s 5G buildout in the San Diego area. A 25-year lease will bring revenue for the church and the hope is to be through the city’s zoning and permitting process by the end of the year. Neighbor input will be part of the city process once the design is finalized, according to Mercedes Thatcher, representing Dish Wireless.
In April, the board recommended Dish Wireless explore alternatives and conduct outreach to neighbors to the north as well as Congregation Beth Am next-door. At the meeting, they weighed the options of a monopine versus a single pole. The tree provides more opportunity for the co-location of additional antennas in the future while the pole does not.
Board member Vic Wintriss said for the slight aesthetic difference he preferred going for the tree as it gives flexibility without the proliferation of other wireless facilities.
“We’re going to benefit from the bandwidths that they have and I think we’re going to want to help them improve so we can improve our reception,” Wintriss said. “It allows them to provide the best service to the public.”
Board Chair Frisco White voted against the monopine as he said he has a strong dislike for monopines because they are very fake looking; board member Jeff Heden was also opposed.
Board Vice Chair Barry Schultz said he voted in favor not because he likes monopines but because it was a better option.
“I don’t like the single pole and the idea that we’re going to have three or four in the future makes it even worse so I’m in favor of the fake tree,” Schultz said.
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My Amish Home | Five generations of women all in one room
“For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted. And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets. For God is not the author of confusion but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also sayeth the law. And if they will learn anything, let them ask their husband at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church.” 1 Corinthians 14:32,33,34,35
Another week has rolled around, and we are in the last full week of August. We have had some awesome weather. I want to enjoy it to the fullest. The days are so fleeting.
School has resumed for another term. It seems so not possible. Our youngest grandchild is now in first grade. But, of course, the great-grands are coming along. But it will be a few years yet.
How well I remember the first days of school. Way back, way, way back, when I was in the lower grades, oh, how different some things were.
I remember the paper we used, it wasn’t actually white, and it was lined in such a way so we would know where to stop for the lowercase letters. Back then, the letters were called capital or small letters. I loved to start with a clean sheet and write. I still love to write. One would think, after all this time, my handwriting would be neater. It’s just like a lot of other areas in my life. Just a little below par. Sigh ...
That’s how it was in school, but no matter, I still loved just about every aspect of school, with the exception of maybe math and possibly history. Except I did love the biography books we had in our library. I devoured those time and again.
And just recently, I acquired an orthography book. That was probably my favorite subject. I have wanted one for a long time. So anyway, time moves on, and many changes take place.
We had a Jonas Plank reunion Sunday afternoon/evening, It was so interesting. I found it hard to grasp that my nieces and nephews are so — pardon me, children, but you are getting OLD!
My oldest niece, I won’t name names, she may come after me with a big stick! But she hit the half-century mark!
There were five generations present. My mom, me, our daughter Rachel, her daughter Cynthia Chupp and their daughter Janae. Of course, their Jamin was also their. But five generations of girls. Girls rule!
It was an interesting evening. Not everyone was present, but everyone who came was there (snort!).
Our daughter Cynthia and Freeman Miller and their littles, Aaron, Joel and Amy of Dale, came for the event. They were at our house Sunday for lunch.
Cynthia left a message kind of late Saturday afternoon that they were coming. And me, not prepared! And after my upsetting Saturday, I was definitely scatter-brained.
For three weeks now, I haven’t had hot water at my one job. Grrr! And then Saturday, I realized I didn’t have hot water at my Saturday cleaning place. I managed OK, but — it kind of upset my equilibrium. I got bopped on the nose with a roll of paper towels, causing a nose bleed. No, it was not a roll of Bounty paper towels. Then I forgot to sweep the one lunchroom before I mopped. Then when I wanted to mop the back bathroom, someone was occupying it. Not knowing how long his job would last, I gave up and moved on.
When I came home, I wanted to do laundry. Instead of putting the water hose in the machine, I threw it on the floor and turned on the water, And yes, a mess ensued. Whatever was I thinking? I guess I wasn’t! But all’s well that ends well.
Cynthia lest a message that she’s bringing sandwich stuff for Sunday lunch.
Which was good. The way things were going, I probably would have burned water if I tried to boil some. Ah, well, isn’t it good that God’s mercy is new every morning?!
In closing — everyone complains about spiraling prices, but, honestly, isn’t that better than having them go straight up?
With fresh tomatoes coming, maybe you’d like to try this drink.
Tomato juice
11 quarts tomatoes
1 stalk celery
3 onions
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons salt
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NEW YORK (AP) — For the first time in three years, the fall movie industrial complex is lurching back into high gear. Festival red carpets are rolled out. Oscar campaigns are primed. Long-awaited blockbusters, like “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” and “Avatar: The Way of Water,” are poised for big box office.
But after the tumult of the pandemic, can the fall movie season just go back to way it was? Many are hoping it can....
NEW YORK (AP) — For the first time in three years, the fall movie industrial complex is lurching back into high gear. Festival red carpets are rolled out. Oscar campaigns are primed. Long-awaited blockbusters, like “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” and “Avatar: The Way of Water,” are poised for big box office.
But after the tumult of the pandemic, can the fall movie season just go back to way it was? Many are hoping it can. After two springtime editions, the Academy Awards have returned to a more traditional early March date.
Some movies, too, are trying to recapture a before-times spirit. At the Toronto Film Festival in September, Rian Johnson’s “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,” has booked the same theater “Knives Out” premiered to a packed house almost exactly three years ago.
“Seems like yesterday,” Johnson says, laughing. “OK, a few things have happened.”
After an all-but-wiped-out 2000 autumn and a 2021 season hobbled by the delta and omicron COVID-19 variants, this fall could, maybe, just maybe be something more like the normal annual cultural revival that happens every fall, when most of the year’s best movies arrive.
“We’re all, I think, just trying to will it into existence as at least some version of what we knew before,” says Johnson. “As with everything, you kind of just have to dive into the pool and see what the water’s like. I’m really hoping that at least the illusion of normalcy holds. I guess that’s all normalcy is.”
But “Glass Onion,” which stars Daniel Craig’s Benoit Blanc in a new mystery, is also a reminder of how much has changed. After “Knives Out” was a box-office hit for Lionsgate, grossing $311 million worldwide for Lionsgate, Netflix shelled out $450 million to snap up the rights to two sequels. And while there were discussions about a larger theatrical release for “Glass Onion,” a more modest rollout in theaters is expected before the films lands Dec. 23 on Netflix.
The balance between theatrical and streaming remains unsettled. But after a summer box-office revival and an evolving outlook for streaming by Wall Street, theatrical moviegoing — with its billions in annual ticket sales and cultural footprint — is looking pretty good. For the first time in years, moviegoing has a strong wind at its back. Or at least it did until an especially slow August sapped momentum due largely to a dearth of new wide releases.
Say John Fithian, president of the National Association of Theater Owners: “Moviegoers are back in pre-pandemic numbers, it’s just we still need more movies.”
That will be less of an issue as the fall season ramps up. “Wakanda Forever” (Nov. 11) and “The Way of the Water” (Dec. 16) may each vie with the summer smash “Top Gun: Maverick” ($1.36 billion worldwide and still counting) for the year’s top film.
Among the most anticipated films coming are Steven Spielberg’s semi-autobiographical “The Fabelmans” (Nov. 23); “Blonde” (Sept. 16), starring Ana de Armas as Marilyn Monroe; Todd Fields’ “TÁR” (Oct. 7), with Cate Blanchett; Sam Mendes’ “Empire of Light” (Dec. 9); Chinonye Chukwu’s Emmett Till saga “Till” (Oct. 14). Also coming are superhero films (“Black Adam,” Oct. 21, starring Dwayne Johnson), kids movies (“Lyle Lyle Crocodile,” Oct. 7), horror flicks (“Halloween Ends,” Oct. 14) rom-coms (“Ticket to Paradise,” Oct. 21, with Julia Roberts and George Clooney).
But if much of the fall movie season is about restoring what was lost the last few years, for some upcoming movies, change is the point. “Woman King” (Sept. 16), directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood and starring Viola Davis, is muscular fact-based epic about a West African army of female warriors. To Prince-Bythewood, the filmmaker of “Love and Basketball” and “The Old Guard,” “Woman King” represents “the chance to reframe what it means to be female and feminine.”
“I don’t think we have ever seen a movie like this before. So much of our history has been hidden or ignored or erased,” says Bythewood. “‘Braveheart,’ ‘Gladiator,’ ‘Last of the Mohicans.’ I love those movies. Now, here was our chance to tell our story in this genre.”
“Bros” (Sept. 30), too, is something different. The film, starring and co-written by “Billy on the Street” comedian Billy Eichner, is the first gay rom-com by a major studio (Universal). All of its principal cast members are LGBTQ.
“It’s a historic movie in many ways,” says Eichner. “That’s not something we thought about when we were first developing it. Nobody sits down and says, ‘Let’s write a historic movie.’ We said, ‘Let’s make a hilarious movie.’”
Olivia Wilde’s buzzed-about “Don’t Worry Darling,” starring Florence Pugh and Harry Styles as a married couple living in a 1950s-style suburban nightmare-slash-male fantasy, approaches some similar themes through a science-fiction lens.
“I want to make something that is just really entertaining and fun and interesting, but actually is my way of provoking conversations about real issues like body autonomy,” says Wilde. “I didn’t know it would be as timely as it is right now. Never in my wildest nightmares did I believe Roe would have been overturned right before the release of this film.”
Other movie production timelines seem to exist almost apart from our earthly reality. James Cameron’s “Avatar: The Way of the Water” will debut 13 years after 2009’s “Avatar” (still the highest grossing film ever), a follow-up originally scheduled for release in 2014.
Measuring the change in the movie industry is even harder when it comes to the span between “Avatar” installments. When the first “Avatar” was in theaters, 3-D was being billed (again) as the future. Barack Obama was in the first year of his first term. Netflix was renting DVDs by mail.
“A lot has changed but a lot hasn’t,” says producer Jon Landau. “One of the things that has not changed is: Why do people turn to entertainment today? Just like they did when the first ‘Avatar’ was released, they do it to escape, to escape the world in which we live.”
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AP Film Writer Lindsey Bahr contributed.
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A Gujarat man has reunited with his family after spending more than 28 years in Pakistan jail on espionage charges and appealed to the Indian government to help bring back other compatriots languishing in prisons in the neighbouring country.
Kuldeep Yadav (59), who returned home and reunited with his sister and three brothers in Ahmedabad on August 25, also requested the government to help him with his rehabilitation, saying he was left with nothing and cannot remain dependent on his siblings forever.
"Even the shirt I am wearing now is from Pakistan. I do not even have my own clothes," he said on Wednesday.
Mr Yadav was arrested by Pakistan authorities in March 1994 on espionage charges and released from jail on August 22 this year. He entered India via the Wagah-Attari border in Punjab.
He appealed to the Indian High Commission in Pakistan to understand the plight of Indians lodged in jails in the neighbouring country and help bring them back home.
Mr Yadav said several incarcerated Indians have lost their mental balance and cannot even remember their names because of intense torture at the hands of Pakistani authorities. Such people continue to remain in jail even after their sentence was over.
"Whenever we requested the Pakistan government and jail authorities to release us, they'd say only one thing, 'that the Indian government was not accepting us'. When the Indian government does not accept us, then release becomes difficult," he told reporters at his sister's residence in the city's Chandkheda locality.
Talking about the plight of Indians lodged in Pakistan jails, Mr Yadav said several inmates show abnormal behaviour due to long incarceration and torture at the hands of authorities there and have difficulty in remembering their names or addresses.
"When they are caught there and tortured, their life is ruined. They are not able to recall anything, even their names. They may have forgotten their names, but they are all Indians, and the government here should help bring them back," he said.
He talked about one Bablu Ram, who he said, has got his Aadhaar card with him. One or two Indian prisoners even had their passports with them.
"It is for the Indian government to seek their release because they went there out of patriotism, for the work of the country," he said.
Mr Yadav said he was fortunate to have his brothers and sister waiting for him back home.
"I want all the Indian prisoners languishing there to get the same happiness of reuniting with their family members that I have got today. The Indian government should release Pakistani prisoners jailed here in return for Indians jailed in Pakistan," he said.
Mr Yadav said he spent his entire life for the country, but got nothing in return.
"For how long will I remain dependent on my brothers and sister? I appeal to the government to help me in my rehabilitation. Even the shirt on my body is from Pakistan, I don't even have my own clothes," he said.
His sister Rekha Yadav said she was confident to see her brother one day.
"I had full confidence in God that my brother will return home. Today I am very happy. I tied rakhi on his hand and I am very happy. I have got my brother after a long tapasya (austere devotion)," she said.
Rekha Yadav said she and her brother exchanged letters over the years some of which would reach him in jail but many won't.
"For the last several years, even the exchange of letters had stopped. We only hoped the government would do something for us," she said.
The Indian High Commission in Islamabad had informed Mr Yadav's family members through a letter dated February 1, 2007, that he had been kept at Kot Lakhpat jail in Lahore.
In a subsequent letter, Mr Yadav had revealed he was caught by Pakistan authorities on March 23, 1994 and kept in detention for three years. After that, a military court sentenced him to 25 years in jail on spying charges and he was shifted to Kot Lakhpat jail in 1996.
Mr Yadav had left home in 1989, saying he was going for a job in New Delhi, but did not specify the nature of the employment. The family later lost contact with Mr Yadav, a law graduate from the Gujarat University.
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The arrival of fall heralds some of our favorite things: football, the change of seasons and the highly polarizing pumpkin spice.
Autumn also means the fall sugar beet harvest has begun and along with it the ever-present trucks that haul the harvest from the fields to the sugar plants, much to the chagrin of motorists.
Tribune readers took the opportunity to sound off on sugar beet trucks on the paper's Facebook page this week. The consensus? It's a great idea to use extra care and give the trucks a wide berth when encountered on the roads of the Upper Thumb.
"They overload the (heck) out of them, and they fly out everywhere," Kyle Willis wrote.
"(I've seen) way too many things go wrong with beet trucks," Marcia Heussner said.
"Absolutely," Colleen Kubacki wrote, emphasizing she's always very careful when she encounters sugar beet trucks on the road. "They are bigger than me!"
Huron County Sheriff Kelly Hanson wants farm workers and drivers to exercise extra caution now that the fall harvest has begun.
"Drivers will continue to see an increase of large, and in many cases, slower equipment traversing the roads and taking up a lot of the roadway as they go," Hanson said in a press release. "Drivers are asked to slow down and be patient as they approach that equipment and when they travel through areas where farmers are working.
"Drivers are further advised to always pay attention to the roadway surfaces because wet field conditions can result in mud being brought out onto the road from muddy tires. This can, in turn, be very hazardous, especially if it's raining as well. Farmers on the other hand are asked to make sure their equipment is roadworthy and that safe practices are in place."
Hanson added that safe driving and farming practices such as always stopping at stop signs, yielding to oncoming traffic when pulling out of a field, scraping mud or other debris off the roadway and always having warning signs and flag people on the road when trucks are being loaded can go a long way toward making area roads safer during harvest time. Still, just one moment of inattention or carelessness can lead to dire consequences.
"Unfortunately, every year some type of harvest time roadway accident or incident will occur resulting in injury or worse, as well as property damage, too," Hanson said.
He added that earlier this week, sheriff’s office commercial vehicle enforcement Deputy Sgt. James Hunt and the Huron County Road Commission received complaints about trucks impeding the roadway as they were being loaded, creating potential hazards.
"Apparently, there were no warning signs posted on both ends nor any flag people directing traffic," Hanson said. "Situations of such should not be taken for granted, especially at night or during bad visibility. Let's all do our best to keep our roadways safe as can be during this very important time of year." | https://www.michigansthumb.com/news/article/Sugar-beet-trucks-return-to-vex-Thumb-motorists-17408198.php | 2022-08-31T16:26:43Z | https://www.michigansthumb.com/news/article/Sugar-beet-trucks-return-to-vex-Thumb-motorists-17408198.php | false | 1 |
AlphaCrest Capital Management LLC trimmed its stake in shares of Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYX – Get Rating) by 4.7% during the 1st quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 14,376 shares of the business services provider’s stock after selling 703 shares during the quarter. AlphaCrest Capital Management LLC’s holdings in Paychex were worth $1,962,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Bank of New York Mellon Corp increased its stake in Paychex by 33.5% during the 1st quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 12,443,301 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $1,698,137,000 after buying an additional 3,122,688 shares in the last quarter. Norges Bank purchased a new stake in shares of Paychex during the fourth quarter worth approximately $185,510,000. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. raised its stake in Paychex by 89.0% in the 1st quarter. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. now owns 1,594,238 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $217,566,000 after purchasing an additional 750,928 shares during the last quarter. State Street Corp lifted its holdings in Paychex by 4.2% in the 4th quarter. State Street Corp now owns 13,889,507 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $1,895,918,000 after purchasing an additional 553,659 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. boosted its stake in Paychex by 72.9% during the 1st quarter. Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. now owns 1,105,739 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $150,901,000 after purchasing an additional 466,218 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 71.80% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
PAYX has been the topic of several research reports. Cowen decreased their price target on shares of Paychex from $140.00 to $135.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, June 30th. Jefferies Financial Group dropped their price target on Paychex from $140.00 to $130.00 in a research report on Monday, May 23rd. Cowen reduced their price objective on Paychex from $140.00 to $135.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, June 30th. Citigroup dropped their target price on Paychex from $145.00 to $125.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, July 7th. Finally, Morgan Stanley reduced their price target on Paychex from $140.00 to $130.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, June 30th. Ten investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and three have assigned a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Paychex presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $130.75.
Paychex Stock Down 2.3 %
Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX – Get Rating) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, June 29th. The business services provider reported $0.81 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.79 by $0.02. Paychex had a return on equity of 43.65% and a net margin of 30.20%. The business had revenue of $1.13 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.11 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.72 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up 9.7% on a year-over-year basis. Research analysts expect that Paychex, Inc. will post 4.14 earnings per share for the current year.
Paychex Announces Dividend
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, August 25th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, August 11th were given a dividend of $0.79 per share. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, August 10th. This represents a $3.16 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.54%. Paychex’s dividend payout ratio is presently 82.29%.
Insider Activity
In other Paychex news, VP Michael E. Gioja sold 1,227 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, July 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $117.81, for a total value of $144,552.87. Following the completion of the transaction, the vice president now owns 51,122 shares in the company, valued at $6,022,682.82. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. In other Paychex news, VP Michael E. Gioja sold 1,227 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, July 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $117.81, for a total value of $144,552.87. Following the sale, the vice president now owns 51,122 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $6,022,682.82. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, Director Joseph M. Velli sold 4,184 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, July 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $113.34, for a total value of $474,214.56. Following the transaction, the director now directly owns 60,531 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,860,583.54. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 90,837 shares of company stock valued at $10,539,336. 11.50% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
Paychex Company Profile
Paychex, Inc provides integrated human capital management solutions for human resources (HR), payroll, benefits, and insurance services for small to medium-sized businesses in the United States, Europe, and India. It offers payroll processing services; payroll tax administration services; employee payment services; and regulatory compliance services, such as new-hire reporting and garnishment processing.
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Takeaways from the historic Justice Department court filing on the Mar-a-Lago search
Former President Donald Trump has pushed an "incomplete and inaccurate narrative" in his recent court filings about the Mar-a-Lago search, the Justice Department said in a historic court filing late Tuesday night.
Prosecutors fleshed out new details about the ongoing criminal investigation into Trump's potential mishandling of classified documents, which he took from the White House to his resort and home in Florida. Trump and his allies have denied any wrongdoing.
In total, the U.S. government has recovered more than 320 classified documents from Mar-a-Lago since January, including more than 100 seized in the August search, DOJ says.
The filing is in response to Trump's bid for a "special master" in a civil lawsuit against the Justice Department, weeks after the FBI searched Mar-a-Lago. The judge handling the case, a Trump appointee, has said her "preliminary intent" is to bring in a special master. A hearing is scheduled for Thursday.
Here are some key takeaways from the filing, what we learned and where we go from here.
Docs were moved and possibly hidden from investigators
Documents were "likely concealed and removed" from a storage room at Mar-a-Lago as part of an effort to "obstruct" the FBI's investigation, the Justice Department said in its filing Tuesday.
What's more, the DOJ said that the search "cast serious doubt" on his lawyers' claims that there had been a "diligent search" to return classified material in response to a grand jury subpoena.
Video below: Feds cite effort to obstruct Trump probe
A Trump lawyer signed a statement to the Justice Department in June attesting that all of the classified material at Mar-a-Lago had been returned.
"That the FBI, in a matter of hours, recovered twice as many documents with classification markings as the 'diligent search' that the former president's counsel and other representatives had weeks to perform calls into serious question the representations made in the June 3 certification and casts doubt on the extent of cooperation in this matter," DOJ wrote.
DOJ rejects Trump criticisms and falsehoods about FBI search
The Justice Department filing gave federal investigators the chance to rebut -- on the record -- many of the claims that Trump, his lawyers and his political allies have been making as they've harshly attacked the FBI's unprecedented search of his residence.
DOJ wrote that the filing included a "detailed recitation of the relevant facts, many of which are provided to correct the incomplete and inaccurate narrative set forth in Plaintiff's filings."
Video below: DOJ to file response to Trump's request for a special master to oversee Mar-a-Lago search review
The filing cited numerous examples refuting claims that have come from Trump's team about the search and what happened in the lead-up to it.
For instance, a top DOJ official contends that federal investigators were limited in what they could look through when visiting the Mar-a-Lago resort in June -- contrary to the Trump team's narrative of total cooperation.
Trump lawyers didn't claim docs were declassified
DOJ's account also undermined claims by Trump and his allies that the former president had declassified the materials in question.
"When producing the documents, neither counsel nor the custodian asserted that the former President had declassified the documents or asserted any claim of executive privilege," the filing said.
"Instead, counsel handled them in a manner that suggested counsel believed that the documents were classified: the production included a single Redweld envelope, double-wrapped in tape, containing the document," prosecutors added.
A picture is worth a thousand words
The final page of the 54-page court filing was a photo showing classified document cover sheets arrayed on the floor of Trump's office at Mar-a-Lago, including documents with highly sensitive material like human sources.
The photo drove home the message that the Justice Department appeared to be making Tuesday laying out its most robust defense yet of the search.
Video above: DOJ completes review of Trump documents
The government took custody of documents from Mar-a-Lago three times this year: Trump voluntarily turned over 15 boxes to the National Archives in January, Trump's team turned over some materials under subpoena in June, and FBI agents seized another 33 boxes during the search of Mar-a-Lago earlier this month.
Prosecutors said that FBI agents recovered over 100 unique classified documents during the search of Mar-a-Lago on August 8. (Investigators didn't disclose how many of these were "top secret.")
About the passport
Trump has attacked the FBI for taking his passports, though they were later returned, claiming they were outside the scope of the warrant and improperly seized.
But the government asserted that the passports were found in a desk draw that contained classified documents, with government records "comingled with other documents."
"The location of the passports is relevant evidence in an investigation of unauthorized retention and mishandling of national defense information; nonetheless, the government decided to return those passports in its discretion," DOJ wrote.
A special master would impede review of national security risks, DOJ says
The Justice Department argued in its court filing Tuesday that appointing a special master to review the materials taken from Trump's residence would harm national security, arguing it would delay the intelligence community's ongoing review of documents that were kept at Mar-a-Lago.
"Appointment of a special master would impede the government's ongoing criminal investigation and -- if the special master were tasked with reviewing classified documents -- would impede the Intelligence Community from conducting its ongoing review of the national security risk that improper storage of these highly sensitive materials may have caused and from identifying measures to rectify or mitigate any damage that improper storage caused," Justice Department lawyers wrote.
The department highlighted those risks as it argued that the special master would be "unnecessary," given that the DOJ's internal filter team had already finished its work segregating potentially privileged documents from the seized materials for privileged documents, and "the government's investigative team has already reviewed all of the remaining materials, including any that are potentially subject to claims of executive privilege."
"Furthermore, appointment of a special master would impede the government's ongoing criminal investigation," DOJ argued.
DOJ's filing sets the stage for Trump's reply and Thursday's hearing
With the revelations from the new filing, the clock is ticking for Trump to reply in another court submission due Wednesday and then in court Thursday afternoon.
The deadline for Trump to file a written response to the department's brief is 8 p.m. ET Wednesday.
Then on Thursday, both sides will argue before U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee, in the federal courthouse in West Palm Beach. On Saturday, Cannon signaled she was inclined to grant Trump's request for a special master in the order she handed down Saturday laying out the briefing schedule. But she said that she had not yet made a final determination on the matter. | https://www.wjcl.com/article/mar-a-lago-search-justice-department-court-filing-takeaways/41040392 | 2022-08-31T16:30:28Z | https://www.wjcl.com/article/mar-a-lago-search-justice-department-court-filing-takeaways/41040392 | true | 13 |
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Attorneys rank among the best in the nation for family and matrimonial law
NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alter, Wolff & Foley LLP, a leading New York-based family and matrimonial law firm, has recently been recognized with multiple prestigious law honors. Chambers High Net Worth named founding partners, Eleanor B. Alter and Jenifer J. Foley, as top Family/Matrimonial Lawyers in its High-Net-Worth Guide 2022. Both Alter and Foley, along with founding partner, Adam John Wolff, were also included in the 29th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® 2023. Alter, Wolff, and Foley are renowned litigators who have represented high-profile and celebrity clients, business owners, professionals, and their spouses. Their firm, Alter, Wolff & Foley LLP (AWF), provides the full spectrum of family and matrimonial law services, including divorce, custody, child and spousal support, valuation and division of assets, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, and mediation.
Chambers High Net Worth is the definitive and most comprehensive global high-net-worth resource guide, identifying leading attorneys in their respective fields. Eleanor B. Alter was awarded Chambers recognition for the sixth consecutive year, while Jenifer J. Foley, earned her first appearance in the guide this year.
The Best Lawyers in America© is the oldest and most respected peer-reviewed recognition, with all three partners appearing on the list for multiple consecutive years. This is Alter's 41st consecutive recognition, who has been recognized every year since the first edition in 1983. This year's edition represents Foley's seventh and Wolff's sixth consecutive award. For the first time, AWF Associate Attorney, Leah Cobean, was recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch™ for her work in family and matrimonial law.
With over 50 years of experience, Eleanor B. Alter is recognized as one of the nation's top family law attorneys, who continues to navigate and shape the law's changing practices to best suit today's clientele. An industry veteran, she has been a trailblazer for women, entering the field at a time when most law firms did not hire women. Alter's prominent reputation and highly-regarded expertise have also been recognized this year with additional accolades in Super Lawyers 2022 edition.
Jenifer J. Foley has over 20 years of experience as a litigator and trial attorney. Foley is highly regarded in the industry for her holistic and ethical approach to family law that keeps children's best interests top-of-mind throughout the legal process. Foley is also a certified mediator, with a unique specialization in divorce mediation for high-net-worth individuals and complex cases. Foley was also recognized this year by Super Lawyers 2022 edition.
With more than 25 years of experience, Adam John Wolff, is an experienced litigator and trial attorney, known for handling the complex financial aspects of complicated divorce cases, often for high-net-worth individuals. This can include business valuations, trusts, unique investments, and a wide variety of assets in different jurisdictions, etc. Wolff's unique ability to understand the complex financial aspects of cases, while remaining sensitive to the deeply personal issues of family law matters, distinguishes him in the industry.
Leah Cobean is an associate at the firm who focuses on all aspects of family and matrimonial law. Cobean has practiced matrimonial law exclusively since her graduation from Emory University School of Law. Prior to joining AWF, she completed a three-year clerkship with the Honorable Matthew F. Cooper in a dedicated matrimonial part in the New York County Supreme Court.
Alter, Wolff & Foley LLP (AWF) is a New York City-based law firm comprised of experienced and recognized family and matrimonial lawyers. Founded in 2016 by partners Eleanor B. Alter, Adam John Wolff, and Jenifer J. Foley, AWF brings over a century of combined experience, representing globally-known names from a wide range of backgrounds, including notable celebrity clients, as well as high-profile business owners, professionals, and their spouses. The team at AWF discreetly and seamlessly addresses complex legal and financial issues for clients, including divorce, custody, child and spousal support, valuation and division of assets, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, and mediation. Focused on discretion and dignified outcomes, the firm prides itself on its family-first approach and commitment to the overall well-being of its clients and their families. To learn more, visit www.awf.nyc.
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Pitcairn Co. trimmed its position in shares of Halliburton (NYSE:HAL – Get Rating) by 2.7% during the first quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 17,735 shares of the oilfield services company’s stock after selling 488 shares during the quarter. Pitcairn Co.’s holdings in Halliburton were worth $672,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. grew its stake in Halliburton by 14.6% in the 4th quarter. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. now owns 80,306 shares of the oilfield services company’s stock valued at $1,837,000 after buying an additional 10,232 shares during the last quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. increased its position in shares of Halliburton by 2.9% during the fourth quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. now owns 586,070 shares of the oilfield services company’s stock worth $13,403,000 after buying an additional 16,635 shares during the period. First Trust Advisors LP increased its position in shares of Halliburton by 109.1% during the fourth quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 714,541 shares of the oilfield services company’s stock worth $16,342,000 after buying an additional 372,871 shares during the period. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. boosted its stake in Halliburton by 33.9% during the fourth quarter. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. now owns 57,706 shares of the oilfield services company’s stock worth $1,320,000 after acquiring an additional 14,611 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Brinker Capital Investments LLC boosted its stake in Halliburton by 121.4% during the fourth quarter. Brinker Capital Investments LLC now owns 37,577 shares of the oilfield services company’s stock worth $859,000 after acquiring an additional 20,606 shares in the last quarter. 80.60% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
HAL has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. Morgan Stanley dropped their price target on shares of Halliburton from $45.00 to $40.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, July 13th. ATB Capital lifted their target price on shares of Halliburton to $46.50 in a research note on Friday, July 22nd. Stephens cut their price objective on shares of Halliburton to $32.00 in a research report on Friday, July 22nd. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their target price on shares of Halliburton from $42.00 to $33.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, July 20th. Finally, Barclays boosted their price objective on shares of Halliburton from $50.00 to $53.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, June 8th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and fourteen have assigned a buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Halliburton presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $39.53.
Halliburton Trading Down 4.9 %
Halliburton (NYSE:HAL – Get Rating) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 19th. The oilfield services company reported $0.49 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.45 by $0.04. The firm had revenue of $5.07 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $4.71 billion. Halliburton had a return on equity of 19.91% and a net margin of 8.19%. Halliburton’s revenue was up 36.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.26 earnings per share. On average, research analysts anticipate that Halliburton will post 2.01 EPS for the current year.
Halliburton Dividend Announcement
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 28th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, September 7th will be paid a dividend of $0.12 per share. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 6th. This represents a $0.48 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.58%. Halliburton’s dividend payout ratio is presently 30.19%.
Insider Transactions at Halliburton
In other Halliburton news, insider Joe D. Rainey sold 20,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, June 8th. The stock was sold at an average price of $42.73, for a total transaction of $854,600.00. Following the sale, the insider now owns 310,014 shares in the company, valued at $13,246,898.22. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Company insiders own 0.57% of the company’s stock.
Halliburton Company Profile
Halliburton Company provides products and services to the energy industry worldwide. It operates in two segments, Completion and Production, and Drilling and Evaluation. The Completion and Production segment offers production enhancement services that include stimulation and sand control services; cementing services, such as well bonding and casing, and casing equipment; completion tools that offer downhole solutions and services, including well completion products and services, intelligent well completions, and service tools, as well as liner hanger, sand control, and multilateral systems; production solutions comprising coiled tubing, hydraulic workover units, downhole tools, and pumping and nitrogen services; and pipeline and process services, such as pre-commissioning, commissioning, maintenance, and decommissioning.
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The Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. (KATH), the second largest referral health facility in the country has seen significant improvement in most of its clinical and healthcare activities.
Significant progress has also been made by the hospital in building and upgrading physical infrastructure and equipment through various retooling exercises and the construction of new projects
There is thus a clear indication that the hospital is recovering from the negative impact of the COVID – 19 pandemic.
Dr Oheneba Owusu–Danso, the Chief Executive of KATH, made this known at the mid-year performance review meeting of the hospital in Kumasi.
He explained that during the period under review, Specialists Outpatients Department (OPD) attendance recorded 125,897 cases as against 114,783 recorded in the same period in 2021.
Emergency admissions of the period were 9,768 as against 9,324 cases for the same period last year, representing a marginal increase of 4.45 per cent.
Additionally, inpatient admissions recorded in the first half of 2022 were 15,350, a marginal rise of 1.77 per cent over the 2021 figure of 15, 078.
Furthermore, surgical operations, both minor and major, recorded 8,217 cases as against 6,968 for the same period in 2021, representing an increase of 17.62 per cent.
Physiotherapy services recorded 5,024 cases as against 5,402 in the same period in 2021, representing an increase of 9.66 per cent, while laboratory services also recorded 120,102 cases as against 92,231 for the same period in 2021, representing a jump of 30.22 per cent.
Dr Owusu-Danso indicated that some critically needed equipment and facilities were also procured, making a remarkable difference in the provision of a broad range of specialist services.
They included electric pressure infusion systems for anaesthesia and intensive care units, vital signs monitors, x-ray digital detectors, and ventilator circuits.
The Chief Executive said among the projects to improve infrastructures were the renovation and expansion of the dialysis centre, re-roofing of the magnetic resonance imaging centre and the completion of the renovation of and conversion of a theatre into a paediatric surgery theatre.
According to him, other projects to be prioritised in the year are the painting of the GEE blocks.
He encouraged the staff of the hospital to work harder to continue to improve their performances and improve healthcare delivery at the facility. | https://newsghana.com.gh/significant-improvement-in-clinical-activities-recorded-at-kath/ | 2022-08-31T16:32:54Z | https://newsghana.com.gh/significant-improvement-in-clinical-activities-recorded-at-kath/ | true | 1 |
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. life expectancy dropped for the second consecutive year in 2021, falling by nearly a year from 2020, according to a government report being released Wednesday.
In the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, the estimated American lifespan has shortened by nearly three years. The last comparable decrease happened in the early 1940s, during the height of World War II.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials blamed COVID-19 for about half the decline in 2021, a year when vaccinations became widely available but new coronavirus variants caused waves of hospitalizations and deaths. Other contributors to the decline are longstanding problems: drug overdoses, heart disease, suicide and chronic liver disease.
“It’s a dismal situation. It was bad before and it’s gotten worse,” said Samuel Preston, a University of Pennsylvania demographer.
Life expectancy is an estimate of the average number of years a baby born in a given year might expect to live, given death rates at that time. It is “the most fundamental indicator of population health in this country,” said Robert Hummer, a University of North Carolina researcher focused on population health patterns.
U.S. life expectancy rose for decades, but progress stalled before the pandemic.
It was 78 years, 10 months in 2019. In 2020, it dropped to 77 years. Last year, it fell to about 76 years, 1 month.
The last time it was that low was in 1996.
Declines during the pandemic were worse for some racial groups, and some gaps widened. For example, life expectancy for American Indian and Alaskan Native people saw a decline of more than 6 1/2 years since the pandemic began, and is at 65 years. In the same span, life expectancy for Asian Americans dropped by about two years, and stands at 83 1/2.
Experts say there are many possible reasons for such differences, including lack of access to quality health care, lower vaccination rates, and a greater share of the population in lower-paying jobs that required them to keep working when the pandemic was at its worst.
The new report is based on provisional data. Life expectancy estimates can change with the addition of more data and further analysis. For example, the CDC initially said life expectancy in 2020 declined by about 1 year 6 months. But after more death reports and analysis came in, it ended up being about 1 year 10 months.
But it’s likely the declines in 2020 and 2021 will stand as the first two consecutive years of declining life expectancy in the U.S. since the early 1960s, CDC officials said.
Findings in the report:
—Life expectancy for women in the United States dropped about 10 months, from just under 80 years in 2020 to slightly more than 79 in 2021. Life expectancy for men dropped a full year, from about 74 years to 73.
—COVID-19 deaths were the main reason for the decline. The second largest contributor was deaths from accidental injuries — primarily from drug overdoses, which killed a record-breaking 107,000 Americans last year.
—White people saw the second biggest drop among racial and ethnic groups, with life expectancy falling one year, to about 76 years, 5 months. Black Americans had the third largest decline, falling more than eight months, to 70 years, 10 months
—Hispanic Americans had seen a huge drop in life expectancy in 2020 — four years. But in 2021, life expectancy for them dropped by about two months, to about 77 years, 7 months. Preston thinks good vaccination rates among Hispanics played a role.
The report also suggests gains against suicide are being undone.
U.S. suicides rose from the early 2000s until 2018. But they fell a little in 2019 and then more in 2020, the first year of the pandemic. Experts had wondered if that may have been related to a phenomenon seen in the early stages of wars and national disasters in which people band together and support each other.
The new report said suicide contributed to the decline in life expectancy in 2021, but it did not provide detail. According to provisional numbers from a public CDC database, the number of U.S. suicides increased last year by about 2,000, to 48,000. The U.S. suicide rate rose as well, from 13.5 per 100,000 to 14.1 — bringing it back up to about where it was in 2018. | https://www.keloland.com/news/national-world-news/us-life-expectancy-plunged-again-in-2021-for-second-year-in-a-row/ | 2022-08-31T16:33:02Z | https://www.keloland.com/news/national-world-news/us-life-expectancy-plunged-again-in-2021-for-second-year-in-a-row/ | false | 83 |
European stock markets followed Asian and Wall Street peers to tread in the red zone as renewed anxiety surrounding inflation and a painful inflation combat drowned world markets. The major European benchmarks capitulated amidst economic data that highlighted the persisting inflation and the challenges to growth. Data released earlier in the day showed inflation in the Euro area touching a record high of 9.1 percent.
U.K.'s FTSE 100 is 1.13 percent below the previous closing level of 7,361.63. It is currently trading at 7,278.20. In the 100-scrip index, 59 scrips are in negative territory.
France's CAC 40 index's current level of 6,170.15 is 0.65 percent below the previous close of 6,210.22. Of the 40 scrips in the index, 27 are trading below Tuesday's levels.
Germany's DAX is currently trading at 12,919.78, losing 0.32 percent from Tuesday's close. 26 of the 40 scrips have declined since the previous close.
The pan-European Stoxx 600 shed 0.36 percent from the previous close and is currently trading at 418.29.
Switzerland's Stock Market Index has however gained from the previous close and is currently trading at 10,897.72, rising 0.12 percent overnight.
The EURUSD pair is currently hovering near 0.9994 whereas the GBPUSD pair is near 1.1626.
On Tuesday also, European markets had traded mostly lower, amidst concerns over inflation and rate hikes. U.K.'s FTSE 100 had dropped 0.88 percent whereas the pan-European Stoxx 600 declined 0.67percent. France's CAC 40 had declined 0.19 percent while Switzerland's SMI had moved down 0.11 percent. Germany's DAX however had added 0.53 percent.
The Wall Street had closed with losses on Tuesday amidst strong job openings data that reinforced the likelihood of a more hawkish Fed. Job openings in the U.S. increased to 11.2 million in July, versus 11.04 million in the previous month amidst market expectations of a drop to 10.45 million. Nasdaq-100 lost 1.13 percent to close at 12,342.70 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.96 percent to end at 31,790.87.
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oVice, a Japan-based virtual office platform, announces a 45 billion yen (around $32.5 million) Series B funding round led by multiple investors. The company plans on creating solutions that streamline remote and hybrid work and facilitate employee onboarding, team management, and online collaboration.
NANAO, Japan, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- oVice was launched in 2020 as a way to give teams, disconnected during the pandemic, a common meeting point. It offers fully customizable virtual spaces for offices, online classrooms, and event venues.
As of 2022, oVice has long-term contracts with over 2,200 organizations and boasts over $6 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR). More than 60,000 daily active users log into the platform to work in over 30,000 spaces created since its launch.
oVice plans to solidify its standing as a leading online collaboration platform in Japan and grow its user base overseas. Furthermore, the company is focusing on creating new solutions for hybrid work — an approach that combines in-office work and telecommuting.
To that end, oVice secured a $32 million Series B funding round led by a group of Japanese and overseas investors. The investment puts the company's total raised capital at $45 million.
The oVice team is allocating these resources in four key directions:
- Building solutions tailored to hybrid workplaces that help align office and remote teams
- Overseas expansion in North America, Europe, and other regions.
- Attracting top talent to the project
- Marketing and PR activities
According to Sae Hyung Jung, the CEO of oVice: "The end goal is to create a platform that would eliminate friction in remote and hybrid workflows: employee onboarding, instant communication, and team building. oVice is hoping to achieve this by bringing the social benefits of the physical office — visibility, accessibility, and immediacy — to online interactions".
During the last two years, the platform's consistent growth proved that organizations have a long-term interest in virtual office technology. In the future, the oVice team aims to make virtual offices an integral part of remote and hybrid collaboration tech stacks.
About oVice
oVice is a global virtual office space provider designed to facilitate collaboration and talent management in hybrid and remote workplaces. The platform pioneered the concept of the virtual office — an online space that resembles a physical office by design and features - in Japan and became one of the leading SaaS companies in the country.
Like a physical office, oVice enables instant connections and gives a clear view of who is available at the moment. First-time users can experience the features of the platform and directly connect with the product team in a public tour space.
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Honestly, if you had described this America to me more than half a century ago, I would have laughed in your face.
Donald Trump becoming president? You must be kidding!
If you want a bizarre image, just imagine him in the company of Abraham Lincoln. I mean, really, what’s happened to us?
Not, of course, that we haven’t had bizarre politicians in Washington before. I still remember watching the mad, red-baiting Senator Joseph McCarthy on our new black-and-white television set in April 1953. He was a brute and looked it (though, to my nine-year-old mind, he also seemed like every belligerent dad I knew). Still, whatever he was, he wasn’t president of the United States. At the time, that was former World War II military commander Dwight D. Eisenhower.
And whatever McCarthy might have been, he wasn’t a sign of American (or planetary) decline. The Donald? Well, he’s something else again. In some ways, he could be considered the strangest marker of decline in our history. After all, when he entered the Oval Office, he took over a country whose leaders had long considered it the greatest, most powerful, most influential nation ever.
Think of him, if you will, as the weirdest seer of our times. To put him in the context of the science fiction I was reading in the previous century, he might be considered a genuine Philip K. Dick(head).
As I wrote in April 2016 in the midst of Trump’s initial run for the presidency, he was exceptional among our political class and not for any of the obvious reasons either. No, what caught my attention was that slogan of his, the one he had trademarked in the wake of Mitt Romney’s loss to Barack Obama in 2012: Make America Great Again, or MAGA. The key word in it, I realized then, was that again. As I noted at the time, he was unique in a presidential race not just as a bizarre former TV personality or even a successful multiple bankruptee, but as “the first person to run openly and without apology on a platform of American decline.” In his own way, he had his eye — and what an eye it was! — on a reality no other politician in Washington even dared consider, not when it came to the “sole superpower” of planet Earth. He was, after all, insisting then that this country was no longer great.
Trump proved to be a one-of-a-kind candidate (not that he wouldn’t have been without that MAGA slogan). And as we now know, his message, which rang so few bells among the political class in Washington, rang all too many in the (white) American heartland. In other words, Donald Trump became the prexy of decline and what a decline it would be! According to one recent survey, half of all Americans, in this increasingly over-armed country of ours, have come to believe that an actual civil war is on the way in the near future.
Think of the miracle — if you don’t mind my using such a word in this context — of Donald Trump’s presidency this way: in some sense, he managed to turn not just Republicans but all of us into his apprentices. And those years of our apprenticeship occurred not just in an increasingly crazed and violent America, but on an ever stranger, more disturbed planet.
Yes, once upon a time I read sci-fi novels in a way I no longer do and felt then that I was glimpsing possible futures, however weird. But believe me, what’s happening today wouldn’t have passed as halfway believable fiction in the late 1960s or early 1970s.
So, let me say it again: honestly, Donald Trump?
Our Liz
Having lived through the antiwar movement of the 1960s and 1970s (often enough in the streets) and the madness of the American war of destruction in Vietnam, it’s strange to spend my waning years in a country where the main protest movement, the Trumpist one, represents a nightmare of potential destruction right here at home. And by “right,” of course, I mean wrong beyond belief. It’s led, after all, by a superduper narcissist who wouldn’t qualify as a fascist only because he prefers fans to followers, apprentices to jackbooted thugs. As the events of January 6, 2021, showed, however, he wouldn’t reject them either. In an earlier moment, in fact, he urged such thugs to “stand back and stand by.”
You know that you’re in a world from hell when the heroine of this moment is the politically faithful daughter of a former vice president who, along with President George W. Bush, used the 9/11 attacks to usher us into wars of aggression in Afghanistan and Iraq, as well as into the expansive Global War on Terror — who, that is, remains an unindicted war criminal first class. Keep in mind as well that, before she became our Liz, she voted against impeaching President Trump in 2019 and voted for his programs (if you can faintly call them that) a mere 93% of the time.
And mind you, all of this is just scratching the surface of our world from hell.
Not even in my worst nightmares of half a century ago was this the American world I imagined. Not for a day, not for an hour, not for a second did I, for instance, dream of American school guards armed with assault rifles. I mean, what could possibly go wrong?
I was born, of course, into an America on the rise in which you could still imagine — it seems ridiculous to use the word today — progress toward a genuinely better world of some sort. That world is evidently now something for the history books.
Think of Donald Trump as an all-too-literal sign of the times at a moment when about 70% of Republicans consider the last election to have been stolen and Joe Biden an illegitimate president. Perhaps 40% of them also believe that violence against the government can sometimes be justified. This in a country that had long fancied itself as the greatest of all time.
And if you really want a little sci-fi madness that would, in the 1960s, have blown my mind (as we liked to say then), consider climate change. As we argue like mad about the last election, while Trumpists pursue local secretary-of-state positions (not to speak of governorships) that could give them control over future election counts, as Americans arm themselves to the teeth and democracy seems up for grabs, let’s not forget about the true nightmare of this moment: the desperate warming of this planet.
Yes, “our” Earth is burning in an all-too-literal way — and flooding, too, with “superstorms” in our future. And don’t forget that it’s melting as well at a rate far more extreme than anyone imagined once upon a time. Recent research on the Arctic suggests that instead of warming, as previously believed, at a rate two to three times faster than the rest of the planet, it’s now heating four times as fast. In some areas, in fact, make that seven times as fast! So, in the future, see ya Miami, New York, Ho Chi Minh City, Shanghai, and other coastal metropolises as sea levels rise ever faster.
Kissing the Planet Goodbye?
Honestly, you’d hardly know it in parts of this country and among Republicans (even if that party’s key figures were, once upon a time, environmentalists), but this planet is literally going down — or maybe, in temperature terms, I mean up — in flames.
Greenhouse gases continue to pour into the atmosphere and certain heads of state, like Donald Trump in his White House days, remain remarkably dedicated to emitting yet more of them. The Mexican president is one example, the Russian president another. And you no longer have to turn to science fiction to imagine the results. An unnerving sci-fi-style future is becoming the grim present right before our eyes. This summer, for instance, Europe has seen unparalleled heat and drought, with both Germany’s Rhine River and Italy’s Po River drying up in disastrous fashion. And just to add to the mix, parts of that continent have also seen storms of a startling magnitude and staggering flooding.
Meanwhile, China has been experiencing a devastating more-than-two-month-long set of heat waves with record temperatures and significant drought, all of which has proved disastrous for its crops, economy, and people. And oh yes, like the Rhine and Po, the Yangtze, the world’s third-largest river, is drying up fast, while the heat wave there shows little sign of ending before mid-September. Meanwhile, the American southwest and west continue to experience a megadrought the likes of which hasn’t been seen on this continent in at least 1,200 years. Like the Rhine, Po, and Yangtze, the Colorado River is losing water in a potentially disastrous fashion, while the season for heat waves in the United States is now 45 days longer than in the 1960s. And that’s only to begin recording planetary weather catastrophes. After all, I haven’t even mentioned the ever-fiercer wildfires, or megafires, whether in Alaska, New Mexico, France, or elsewhere; nor have I focused on the increasingly powerful hurricanes and typhoons that have become part of everyday life (and destruction and death).
So, isn’t it a strange form of science fiction that, in response to such a world, such a crisis, one that could someday signal the end of civilization, the focus in this country is on Donald Trump and company? Don’t you find it odd that the two greatest greenhouse gas emitters and powers on the planet, the United States and China, have responded in ways that should appall us all?
Joe Biden and his top national-security officials have continually played up the dangers of the rise of China, put significant energy into developing military alliancesagainst that country in the Indo-Pacific region, and functionally launched a new Cold War, more than 30 years after the old one went to its grave. In addition, Nancy Pelosi, a number of other congressional representatives, and even state ones have pointedly visited the island of Taiwan, purposely infuriating the Chinese leadership. Meanwhile, the U.S. Navy has ever more regularly sent its vessels through the Taiwan Strait and aircraft carrier task forces into the South China Sea.
For its part, China’s officialdom, while continuing to push the building of coal-fired power plants, has recently launched military demonstrations of an escalating sort against Taiwan, while preparing to join Vladimir Putin’s Russia for the second year in a row in “military exercises,” even as the war in Ukraine, a first class carbon disaster, goes on and on and on. At the same time, furious about those Taiwan visits from Washington, China’s leaders have essentially cut off all relations with the U.S., including any further discussions about how to cooperate in dealing with climate change.
So, a second cold war amid a growing climate disaster? If you had put that into your sci-fi novel in 1969, it would undoubtedly have seemed too absurd a future to be publishable. You would have been laughed out of the room.
Admittedly, the history of humanity has largely been a tale of the triumph of the unreasonable. Still, you might think that, as a species, we would, at a minimum, not actively opt for the destruction of the very planet we live on. And yet, think again.
At least the Biden administration did recently get a bill through Congress (despite the opposition of every Trumpublican) that dealt with global warming in a reasonably significant way and the president may still invoke his executive powers to do more. It’s true as well that the Chinese have been working hard to create ever less expensive alternative energy sources. Still, none of this takes us far enough. Not on this planet. Not now.
And keep in mind that, were a desperate and disparate America to elect Donald Trump again in 2024 (by hook or crook), the country that historically has put more greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere than any other land, might be kissing the planet we’ve known goodbye.
Believe me, it’s strange to find myself remembering a long-gone world in which the major destruction was happening thousands of miles away in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. I mean, that was bad enough to get me into the streets then. Now, however, the destruction we’re significantly responsible for is happening right here, right where you and I both live, no matter where that might be.
What we’re watching is a tragedy of an unparalleled sort in the making for our children and grandchildren, which leaves me sad beyond words. As far as I’m concerned, that’s a sci-fi novel I’d rather not read and a sci-fi life I’d rather not be living.
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India: PLFI Rankling Irritant In Jharkhand – Analysis
By SATP
By Deepak Kumar Nayak*
On August 18, 2022, Police arrested Badal Oraon, a cadre of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), from Badchorgai under Bagdu Police Station limits in Lohardaga District. Police recovered several items, including a country-made revolver, from his possession. Lohardaga Superintendent of Police (SP), R. Ramkumar disclosed that, on August 4, a First Information Report (FIR) related to ‘levy’ (extortion) collection was registered at Bagdu Police Station and, taking action in the case, Sunil Munda and Bajrang Lohra were arrested on August 7. Based on information provided by them, a search operation was launched and Badal Oraon, a resident of Jogna under the Senha Police Station area, was arrested.
Elsewhere, on the same day (August 18), Police arrested Topal Munda aka Topal Chutia Purti (25), a PLFI cadre, from near the Lakshmi Narayan High School ground on the Murhu-Sarvada Road under the Murhu Block (administrative unit) in Khunti District. Topal, a resident of Karudih village under the Murhu Police Station, was actively working with PLFI 2020. Half a dozen cases have been registered against him in Murhu, Khunti and Bandgaon Police Stations, under various sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
On August 7, 2022, Police arrested two PLFI cadres, identified as Sunil Munda and Bajrang Lohra, from Jogiara village under Bagdu Police Station limits in Lohardaga District, for obstructing development construction work and demanding ‘levy’. Sunil and Bajrang have admitted to working for the PLFI under the leadership of its ‘commander’, Krishna Yadav. The items recovered from the arrested duo included, three country-made guns, banners and posters of PLFI, etc.
On August 4, 2022, the Police raided the house of Prakash Lakra aka Prakash Oraon (32), a PLFI cadre, and arrested him from his residence in Ukdimadi Bardhakatoli under Torpa Police Station limits in Ranchi District. Police recovered a country-made revolver, a live bullet and PLFI pamphlets from him.
On August 1, 2022, an ‘area commander’ of PLFI, identified as Badal Lohra, was arrested from the Tupudana area in Ranchi District. More than a dozen cases of attempted murder, robbery, and ‘levy’ extortion were registered against Lohra. He was mainly active in Basia in Simdega District, and Kamdara and Palkot in Gumla District.
According to partial data compiled by the South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP), at least 38 PLFI cadres have been arrested since the beginning of the current year (data till August 21, 2022). During the corresponding period of 2021 as well, 38 PLFI cadres were arrested. Another 13 PLFI cadres were arrested in the remaining period of 2021, taking the total to 51 through 2021. Since the formation of the PLFI in July 2007, at least 714 PLFI cadres have been arrested.
Mounting SF pressure has also resulted in the surrender of 32 PLFI cadres since July 2007, though not a single surrender has been reported in 2022. The last surrender was reported on March 11, 2018.
Meanwhile, in the campaign against PLFI, Security Forces (SFs) have killed one PLFI cadre in the current year (data till August 21, 2022), as also during the corresponding period in 2021. In the remaining period of 2021, SFs killed another one cadre, taking the total to two, through 2021. A total of 102 PLFI cadres have been killed since the formation of the group in 2007.
On the other hand, the last SF killing caried out by the PLFI took place on April 8, 2017, when a Sub-Inspector of Police and a constable were killed in a gunfight in Simdega District. Since its formation, PLFI has been responsible for seven SF fatalities.
The last PLFI-linked civilian killing was reported on September 4, 2020, when PLFI cadres shot dead Nungu Barjo (30) at Khanda village under Bandgaon Police Station limits in the West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand. A total of 111 civilians have been killed by the PLFI, since its formation in 2007.
Other parameters indicate that the outfit’s operational capacities in the State have suffered during the last few years due to SF successes on the ground. Indeed, no major incidents (resulting in three or more fatalities) involving the PLFI has been reported in 2022, as well as in 2021. The last such incident was on May 28, 2020, when three PLFI cadres, including a woman, were killed while another was injured in an exchange of fire with SFs in the Tabo Valley of the Manmandubera Forest under Tabo Police Station limits, in West Singhbhum District. Further, no incident of explosion has been carried out by the outfit in 2022, as, indeed, in the preceding five years. The last such incident was reported way back on October 16, 2016, when suspected PLFI cadres blew up two concrete sleepers on railway tracks by detonating an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) between Khelari and McCluskieganj stations in Ranchi District.
Though PLFI has been in a sustained decline over the past years, and has failed to carry out any major act of violence, its petty criminal and disruptive activities persist, as borne out by recent incidents.
According to an August 2022 report, PLFI is running a campaign for new recruitment, and is also forcing youth to join at gunpoint.
An August 6, 2022, report indicated that PLFI was giving arms to village youths to carry out the organisation’s subversive activities. This matter came to light during the interrogation of PLFI cadre Prakash Lakra, who was arrested by the Police on August 4, 2022. Prakash told the Police, inter alia, that PLFI had given a country-made revolvers, bullets and pamphlets to Bhikha Oraon in Lakra’s own village, and he was asked to expand the organization by involving other youth.
Another report on May 21, 2022, revealed that PLFI cadres had issued a ‘decree’ in Namkum, Ranchi District, sending a letter to Rajan Tirkey, a young man, to give two AK 47 rifles or INR 2 million for the expansion of the organization. They threatened to kill him if he failed to meet the ‘levy’ demand. Tirkey, who lives in Rampur under the Namkum Police Station area, received the extortion demand through pamphlets and WhatsApp messages – which read “give extortion of 20 lakh rupees [INR 2 million]. If you cannot give money, then arrange 2 AK-47 rifles”.
Further, a January 16, 2022, report, revealed that a Bangladeshi woman infiltrator identified as Anjali Patel aka Kaneez Fatima, who was arrested by Jharkhand Police in Delhi, was involved in supplying money and weapons to PLFI. According to an unnamed officer of the Ranchi Police, in Delhi Fatima met Nivesh Kumar, a Naxalite [Left Wing Extremist, LWE] who hails from Bihar and was living in Ranchi, and started working as a close associate with him, supplying arms to PLFI. An amount of INR 7.1 million and two expensive four-wheelers were seized from Fatima.
PLFI is among the 19 LWE groups operating in Jharkhand, prominently including the CPI-Maoist, as well as other significant splinter groups of the CPI-Maoists including the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), Jharkhand Sangharsh Jan Mukti Morcha (JSJMM), and Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC). PLFI is among the largest CPI-Maoist splinter groups in the state, but operates as more of an organized crime gang than an ‘ideologically driven’ movement. Its activities primarily focus on ‘levy’ (extortion) extraction.
According to an August 18, 2022, report, SFs are preparing themselves for a decisive confrontation with PLFI, targeting the remaining militants in the group. Three years ago, there were 32 PLFI militants with rewards on their heads; their number is now down to just eight. These eight include PLFI ‘chief’ Dinesh Gope, with a reward of INR 2.5 million on his head; ‘regional commander’ Martin Kerketta, INR 1.5 million; ‘zonal commanders’, Tilakeshwar Gope and Arif Ji aka Shashikant, INR 1 million each; ‘area commanders’, Balram Lohra aka Jatu aka Majnu, and Novel Sandi Purti, INR 200,000 each; two Local Guerilla Squad (LGS) members, Sukhram Gudiya aka Rode aka Gadwa and Samuel Budh aka Samu, INR 100,000 each.
PLFI has been considerably weakened, but remains a concern, particularly in view of its criminal activities, as well as its efforts to regain lost ground. Despite its decimation, as long as the remaining leadership element are able to evade the SFs, the group will continue to be a nuisance in the state.
*Deepak Kumar Nayak
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Are Fluor Corporation's (NYSE:FLR) Mixed Financials Driving The Negative Sentiment?
With its stock down 5.1% over the past three months, it is easy to disregard Fluor (NYSE:FLR). It seems that the market might have completely ignored the positive aspects of the company's fundamentals and decided to weigh-in more on the negative aspects. Stock prices are usually driven by a company’s financial performance over the long term, and therefore we decided to pay more attention to the company's financial performance. Specifically, we decided to study Fluor's ROE in this article.
ROE or return on equity is a useful tool to assess how effectively a company can generate returns on the investment it received from its shareholders. In simpler terms, it measures the profitability of a company in relation to shareholder's equity.
How Do You Calculate Return On Equity?
Return on equity can be calculated by using the formula:
Return on Equity = Net Profit (from continuing operations) ÷ Shareholders' Equity
So, based on the above formula, the ROE for Fluor is:
7.5% = US$127m ÷ US$1.7b (Based on the trailing twelve months to June 2022).
The 'return' is the income the business earned over the last year. So, this means that for every $1 of its shareholder's investments, the company generates a profit of $0.07.
Why Is ROE Important For Earnings Growth?
So far, we've learned that ROE is a measure of a company's profitability. We now need to evaluate how much profit the company reinvests or "retains" for future growth which then gives us an idea about the growth potential of the company. Generally speaking, other things being equal, firms with a high return on equity and profit retention, have a higher growth rate than firms that don’t share these attributes.
Fluor's Earnings Growth And 7.5% ROE
On the face of it, Fluor's ROE is not much to talk about. A quick further study shows that the company's ROE doesn't compare favorably to the industry average of 10% either. For this reason, Fluor's five year net income decline of 19% is not surprising given its lower ROE. We believe that there also might be other aspects that are negatively influencing the company's earnings prospects. For example, it is possible that the business has allocated capital poorly or that the company has a very high payout ratio.
So, as a next step, we compared Fluor's performance against the industry and were disappointed to discover that while the company has been shrinking its earnings, the industry has been growing its earnings at a rate of 13% in the same period.
Earnings growth is a huge factor in stock valuation. The investor should try to establish if the expected growth or decline in earnings, whichever the case may be, is priced in. Doing so will help them establish if the stock's future looks promising or ominous. Is FLR fairly valued? This infographic on the company's intrinsic value has everything you need to know.
Is Fluor Efficiently Re-investing Its Profits?
Because Fluor doesn't pay any dividends, we infer that it is retaining all of its profits, which is rather perplexing when you consider the fact that there is no earnings growth to show for it. So there might be other factors at play here which could potentially be hampering growth. For example, the business has faced some headwinds.
Summary
In total, we're a bit ambivalent about Fluor's performance. While the company does have a high rate of reinvestment, the low ROE means that all that reinvestment is not reaping any benefit to its investors, and moreover, its having a negative impact on the earnings growth. That being so, the latest industry analyst forecasts show that the analysts are expecting to see a huge improvement in the company's earnings growth rate. To know more about the company's future earnings growth forecasts take a look at this free report on analyst forecasts for the company to find out more.
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LONDON: The International Sugar Organization (ISO) on Wednesday forecast a global sugar surplus in the 2022/23 October to September season, driven by record production.
The inter-governmental body’s quarterly update projected a global surplus of 5.6 million tonnes in 2022/23, compared with a deficit of 1.3 million tonnes the previous season.
A Reuters poll issued in late July had a median forecast of 2.8 million tonne surplus for 2022/23.
Global production in 2022/23 was forecast to rise to a record high of 181.9 million tonnes, up 4.5% from the previous season.
The rise was partly driven by an expected increase in production in Brazil to 38.5 million tonnes from the current season’s 33.1 million tonnes.
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NEW YORK — The return of dragons on the small screen has been a huge hit. Now it’s time for the return of the elves and dwarves.
Amazon Studios is launching “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” an ambitious, years-in-the-making and very expensive salvo that will go head-to-head with another costly streaming fantasy epic: HBO’s “Game of Thrones” spinoff “House of the Dragon,” which recently became the most-watched series premiere in HBO history.
The series is based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s writings and asides about Middle-earth’s Second Age, which preceded the Third Age’s “Lord of the Rings” and “Hobbit” films and books. Tolkien’s grandson, Simon Tolkien, was a creative consultant.
“We say Tolkien sort of left a series of stars in the sky. Our job was to connect the dots and form the constellation and then sort of draw in between the constellations to give a little more specificity to it,” said J.D. Payne, a showrunner and executive producer.
Amazon Prime Video will debut both the first two “The Rings of Power” episodes on Friday. After that, the remaining six episodes arrive weekly on Friday.
The hour-long episodes are stuffed with action and humor but buckle up: Payne and his co-showrunner Patrick McKay plan to use a 50-hour canvas to explore their nuanced characters and complex histories. These first eight episodes are like an appetizer.
PHOTOS: Ambitious 'Lord of the Rings' prequel hopes to slay dragons
Early ones shift across the various regions of Middle-earth, our planet’s imagined mythological past. Here, some 4,000 years before “The Hobbit,” are elves involved with royal intrigue, dwarves who mine inside mountains, hobbitlike harfoots who are pastoral, humans who seem unusually prone to violence, and evil orcs.
Despite being set centuries before the books and films that make up the Tolkien’s canon, fans of “The Lord of the Rings” will notice some familiar characters, based on the long lifespan of some of the creatures, including Galadriel, Elrond and Isildur. Sauron, the evil force, is unseen in the first two episodes but a malevolent presence throughout.
Morfydd Clark grew up in Wales to parents who adored Tolkien’s epic book series and her dad read her “The Hobbit” when she was 9. The films came out when she was 11, accelerating the obsession. Now she finds herself playing a young Galadriel, a powerful elf played later in the films by Cate Blanchett.
“I think there’s a lot of hope in Tolkien’s world, and with hope comes bravery to stand up and have courage for what you think is valuable,” she said. “The world needs to be safe enough for the smallest and most vulnerable. And I think that’s something that’s important to remind yourself - just because something suits you, it doesn’t suit everybody.”
That sense of hope is something that distinguishes the series from “House of the Dragon,” which revels in a cynical, bloody view of mankind. McKay notes that Tolkien emerged from World War I with a complex fairy story, unlike many of his literary peers who were writing about wastelands and darkness.
“Middle-earth is a fundamentally optimistic and hopeful place. He was writing about positive values and friendship and brotherhood and underdogs,” McKay said. “He was telling you that in the darkest, deep of Mordor - in his wasteland - friendship could win the day and good could triumph over evil.”
The show’s tone shifts depending on which place is being visited. Harfoots, who have Irish accents, are whimsical, communal and clever, while dwarves have Scottish accents, are fond of a drink and are a little rough. Elves are elegant and elite, with upper English class accents and a fondness for billowing cloaks and long, elaborate ceremonies.
The cast - a massive ensemble of 22 actors - is multiethnic and composed of actors of different ages and fame, from Tony-nominated Benjamin Walker to up-and-coming Charlie Vickers, who graduated from drama school in 2017.
“It’s a very heterogenous world and if it wasn’t, we’d be dealing with dystopia,” said Trystan Gravelle, who plays a royal advisor in an Atlantis-like kingdom. “I think it’s very fitting as well in 2022 that we reflect that as well. And I think it enriches everything. The world’s a richer place for it.”
The cast filmed in New Zealand during the pandemic and were away from loved ones for almost two years. The actors rarely visited the sets of rival fictional races, but all gathered for potluck lunches and holidays, often at Walker’s house where a mean fried chicken was served. “I got a bunch of babysitters out of it,” he joked.
“What that did is it sort of forced us to to lean on each other and that is a bonding experience like no other,” said Nazanin Boniadi, who plays a human healer and single mother. “That fellowship that you see on screen was forged very much behind the scenes.”
The production - rated TV-14 for violence versus the “Game of Thrones” prequel which is TV-MA for violence, language, and nudity - is one of the most expensive in history, with Amazon spending at least $465 million on the first season in New Zealand, where the series employed 1,200 people directly and another 700 indirectly. In total, the season has reportedly cost $1 billion.
Choir music swells during breathtaking panoramas and the dialogue is thunderous and portentous. “There can be no friendship between hammer and rock. One will surely break,” one dwarf leader says. In another scene, an elf counsels another who is confused: “Sometimes we cannot know unless we touch the darkness.”
The new series debuts in the long shadow left by Peter Jackson, whose film trilogy adaptation of Tolkien’s books won critical and commercial praise in the early 2000s and claimed the best picture Oscar for “Return of the King.” For the series, there was more freedom to create as long as it was true to the author.
“We really tried to just go back to Tolkien. That was our mantra from the beginning: ‘Just go back to the books, go back to the books, go back to the books,’” said Payne. “We always have Tolkien at the base of what we’re doing.”
The new series has lots of big themes to chew on, including overcoming racial differences, environmentalism, the power of friendship, women’s strength and how even the smallest person can change the world.
“A show like this that has definitely dark themes - darkness within oneself, the fight to do what’s right, battling great forces greater than you - but it also just has themes of friendship and loyalty and love and hope,” said Sara Zwangobani, who plays the new character Marigold Brandyfoot.
The series will have to thread a careful needle by enchanting hard-core fans of Tolkien who will be searching for connections to the universe, attracting those who have hazy memories of the books and don’t want to be burdened with tons of new material, and young people whose perhaps last epic adventure series was “Harry Potter.”
“It’s kind of the gateway for new fans in that it’s kind of the first chapter, the adolescence of Middle-earth, where the films you could imagine are the adulthood of Middle-earth,” said Walker. “So we’re seeing all these characters we know and love - and some that we’re being introduced to - take the first steps on their journey in becoming their destined selves.”
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Oga Obinna Says He'll Be Signing Agreement Before He Gets Into New Relationship: "I've Learnt My Lesson"
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Kiss FM presenter Oga Obinna has said that he will be signing a prenup when getting into a new relationship.
The comedian, who recently had a drama with his baby mama, said he had learnt his lesson.
Speaking during their morning show with his co-host Kamene Goro, Obinna said he will be signing a binding agreement with a partner before they start dating.
"From now henceforth I will sign a prenup in any relationship I will be in. My term no 1 will be: When we part, leave with whatever you came along with," he said.
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The media personality noted that Kenyan women are dramatic, adding that most want to reap where they did not sow.
" I have learnt my lesson... once we break up, you leave as you came," Obinna said.
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In a related story, Oga Obinna swore to recover properties he purchased for his baby mama.
The comedian took to his Twitter, posting a lengthy thread expressing his disgust at public humiliation from his ex-lover.
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He warned his close friends not to pop into his inbox and publicly call out his baby mama for the drama caused.
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Toni Lee “Pearman” Guffey, 72, Chanute, passed Away August 25, 2022 at 4:54 am at Ascension Via Christie St Francis, Wichita, in Harry Hynes Hospice Care.
She was born in Okmulgee, Okla., on Oct 22, 1949. Her family then moved to Chanute where she enjoyed being in The Bugle Corps and was a graduate of Chanute High in 1967.
She later married and had two children.
She was one of the first classes to graduate from Mary Grimes School of Nursing at Neosho County Community College where she received her RN.
She was the supervisor of Home Health and Director of Horizon Hospice, working in her field for more than 35 years before retiring.
She was truly dedicated to the care of people in the southeast Kansas area. She strived to help her patients cope with medical issues and the loss of loved ones.
Toni is preceded in death by Her Mother Donna Potter, Father Benjamin Pearman, Sister Pamela Daniels, Nephew Christopher Scaletta. Niece Phalen Daniels and granddaughter Brittany Allen.
Toni is survived by her Daughter Shannon Allen and husband, Bobby, Humboldt; Her son Matthew Guffey and fiance’ Allen Gallaway, Andover; 4 Grandchildren, Tiffany Allen, Humboldt, Ross Allen and wife, Nikki, Humboldt, Ryan Allen, Chanute, Shayla Allen, Humboldt; 4 Great-Grandchildren, Hattie Cohee, Humboldt, Ryverli, Rensli and Ryker Allen, Humboldt; Her Niece Stephanie Scaletta and boyfriend Mitch Stuckey, Chanute, Nephew Tony Scaletta, Shawnee, Great-Nephew Hagen Henderson and Fiance Kara Drake, Great-Niece Maddie Farmer, Great-great-nephew Heston. all from Chanute.
*Donations in her honor may be made to HARRY HYNES Memorial Hospice Center, Wichita.
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New opportunities for Tier 1 media and telecom operators to enhance user experiences and monetize technologies
EDISON, N.J., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Orion Innovation ("Orion"), a leading digital transformation and product development services firm, will exhibit its award-winning video and media engineering solutions and services at IBC 2022, which takes place in Amsterdam from September 9th through 12th.
Orion serves the world's leading global telecom and media operators, with 6,200 associates in 14 global delivery centers. Located at booth # 1.B59 in Hall 1, Orion will showcase its capabilities and innovations in 5G, AI, Cloud, and other technologies for global Tier 1 media and telecom operators.
Former exhibitor at IBC, Zodiac Systems, acquired by Orion in 2020, is a global leader in the transformation of telecommunication operator legacy video systems and service offerings toward the internet-enabled, app-based, IP delivery models increasingly demanded by consumers and subscribers. Its technology enables Tier 1 media and telecom operators to provide their customers with streaming services from existing set-tops and devices, including Android TV, Samsung, LG smart TVs, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and more.
"We are thrilled to return to IBC 2022," said Ed Westfield, Media Leader at Orion. "With our domain expertise and a global presence along with a strong Center of Innovation team, we continue to provide transformative business solutions to Tier 1 media and telecom operators. We have expanded our IP Stack and Matrix capabilities, and currently, more than 20 million devices at Tier 1 operators utilize our platform to deliver next-generation video delivery services."
Jeff Cortley, Telecommunications Leader at Orion said, "Our team's keen focus on design-led, technology-driven services is helping many Tier 1 telecom operators build, operate, and monetize the latest network technologies. We are excited to share updates on our services with leading telecom and media companies at IBC."
For over 15 years, Orion's video engineering capabilities have pioneered technology in the video service delivery space with unique proprietary Intellectual Property (IP). Its patented technology for unified advertising delivery to consumer devices is among the company's growing IP portfolio, helping media and telecom companies to accelerate digital transformations.
Orion was recently honored with a Technology & Engineering Emmy® Award for an innovative technology that collects granular linear TV viewership data, including STBs, ACR, and Connected TVs, for measuring, marketing, and advertising. Orion won its second Emmy® Award in 2013 for its pioneering work in the implementation and deployment of network DVR, and its first Emmy® Award in 2005 for outstanding achievement in interactive television for an interactive television service.
Visit booth # 1.B59 in Hall 1 to meet the team and learn more about Orion's capabilities.
About Orion Innovation
Orion Innovation ("Orion") is a leading digital transformation and product development services firm. Rooted in engineering and design thinking, along with a unique combination of agility, scale and maturity, its team of over 6,000 associates helps Fortune 1000 companies improve efficiencies, enhance customer experiences, and develop new digital offerings. Through its delivery centers in North America, Europe, India and Latin America, Orion serves clients across Hi-Tech, Telecom, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Financial Services, and Healthcare industries. For more information, visit www.orioninc.com.
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The Canadian economy grew at an annual rate of 3.3 per cent in the second quarter, with growth largely driven by increased business investment in inventories and household spending.
Statistics Canada released its latest reports on monthly and quarterly real gross domestic product on Wednesday morning, which showed the economy grew for a fourth consecutive quarter.
According to the federal agency, real GDP grew by 0.8 per cent in the second quarter, while edging up by 0.1 per cent in June.
The report says businesses ramped up their investments in inventories, engineering structures and machinery and equipment.
Meanwhile, household spending on semi-durable goods rose, with the rise driven by an increase in spending on clothing and footwear as more people headed back to the office.
At the same time, housing investment declined in the second quarter along with household spending on durable goods.
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California Air Resources Board's Innovative Small E-Fleet Project Provides Incentives to Encourage Small Fleets to Transition to Electric Trucks
PASADENA, Calif., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Air Resources Board (CARB) today announced the opening of the Innovative Small E-Fleet (ISEF) $25 million set-aside within the state's Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP).
Launched by the California Air Resources Board, ISEF is intended to encourage small fleets to make the transition to zero-emission trucks. Privately owned and nonprofit trucking fleets of 20 or fewer vehicles and with an annual revenue of less than $15 million are eligible and will have access to funding that can cover costs related to the purchase and operation of zero-emission trucks (ZETs). ISEF is administered by CALSTARThttps://calstart.org/, a national clean transportation nonprofit consortium.
Small fleets and owner-operators have often traditionally faced multiple barriers to ZET adoption, such as high up-front costs, limited financing options, and complex planning for charging infrastructure. It is critical to address these challenges for small fleets because the majority of fleets in California operate 20 or fewer trucks.
ISEF incentive funding will allow small fleet owner/operators to utilize flexible financing, lease, rental, and truck-as-a-service options, as well as offset infrastructure/charger costs, insurance, and fuel costs. Fleets must work with an approved provider to apply for vouchers; these providers will work with eligible equipment dealers to request vouchers on the individual fleet's behalf. For example, battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell class 8 drayage trucks are eligible for close to $300,000 per vehicle, drastically reducing upfront costs for California's port truckers to move to zero-emissions.
"ISEF's goal is to make it easier for smaller fleets to get past the barriers that they frequently face when transitioning from diesel-fueled engines to electric vehicle options," said Niki Okuk, deputy director of CALSTART Trucks and Off Road. "There are quite a few options in terms of equipment, financing, and planning assistance that fleets can take advantage of in pursuing adoption of electric vehicles; the key first step is showing them they have a resource to help them take advantage of those options."
A nonprofit consortium with offices in New York, Michigan, Colorado, California and central Europe and partners world-wide, CALSTART works with 300+ member company and agency innovators to build a prosperous, efficient, and clean high-tech transportation industry. We overcome barriers to modernization and the adoption of clean vehicles. CALSTART is changing transportation for good.
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Given Neumann's questionable business dealings and his abrupt exit from WeWork amid a fraught initial public offering in 2019, this new investment typifies the immense gap that exists in comparison with how much money venture-funded companies founded solely by women garner, experts say.
The investment is a prime example of how venture capital (VC) ecosystems "have always been inequitable," Rebekah Bastian, the CEO and co-founder of OwnTrail, a startup that helps people achieve their next personal and professional milestones, told NPR.
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To understand why Neumann, Flow and the millions of dollars raised caused a groundswell of condemnation among women, one place to start is Aug. 14, 2019.
That's the day WeWork first released its paperwork to go public and revealed to the world how Neumann had taken out hundreds of millions of dollars for himself, restructured the company to provide himself a tax break and rented his own properties to WeWork.
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Meanwhile, men receive more promotion questions from potential investors, according to the article, published in Academy of Management Journal. Promotion questions focus on hopes, achievements, advancement and ideals; for example, "What major milestones are you targeting this year?"
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Two militants affiliated with Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed terror outfit were killed in an encounter with security forces in the Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, police said. In the encounter, one civilian sustained injuries and was rushed to a hospital, where his condition is stable.
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“The killed 02 #terrorists were affiliated with JeM #terror outfit. Identification is being ascertained. 01 civilian also received injury during the #encounter & he has been shifted to Srinagar hospital where his condition is stated to be stable,” ADGP Kashmir tweeted.
The killed 02 #terrorists were affiliated with JeM #terror outfit. Identification is being ascertained. 01 civilian also received injury during the #encounter & he has been shifted to Srinagar hospital where his condition is stated to be stable: ADGP Kashmir@JmuKmrPolice https://t.co/MbQYlINFev
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The security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the Bomai area of Sopore town in Baramulla following information about the presence of militants there, police said adding that the combing operation turned into a gunfight in which the two militants were killed.
#SoporeEncounterUpdate: 01 more #terrorist killed (Total 02). Search going on. Further details shall follow.@JmuKmrPolice https://t.co/RD42oIVSiU
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Class Period: August 2021 IPO
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: September 27, 2022
The complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period the defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose: (1) that Weber was reasonably likely to implement price increases; (2) that, as a result, consumer demand for Weber’s products was reasonably likely to decrease; (3) that, due to the resulting inventory buildup, Weber was reasonably likely to run promotions to “enhance retail sell through”; (4) that the foregoing would adversely impact Weber’s financial results; and (5) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects, were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
Carvana Co. (: CVNA)
Class Period: May 6, 2020 – June 24, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 3, 2022
The complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period the defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Carvana faced serious, ongoing issues with documentation, registration, and title with many of its vehicles; (2) as a result, Carvana was issuing unusually frequent temporary plates; (3) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana was violating laws and regulations in many existing markets; (4) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana risked its ability to continue business and/or expand its business in existing markets; (5) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana was at an increased risk of governmental investigation and action; (6) Carvana was in discussion with state and local authorities regarding the above-stated business tactics and issues; (7) Carvana was facing imminent and ongoing regulatory actions including license suspensions, business cessation, and probation in several states and counties including in Arizona, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and North Carolina; and (8) as a result, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
Tuya Inc. (: TUYA)
Class Period: March 2021 IPO
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 11, 2022
The complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period the defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose: (1) that a material portion of Tuya’s China-based customers were engaged in the widespread and systematic manipulation of reviews and product offerings in violation of Amazon.com’s terms of use; (2) that, prior to the IPO, a consumer investigation and data breach had exposed an illicit fake review scheme being perpetrated by many of Tuya’s clients, among others, which included, inter alia, the exposure of 13 million records of organized fake review scams linked to over 200,000 Amazon account profiles; (3) that, as a result of above, there was a substantial risk that a material portion of Tuya’s significant customers would be barred from using Amazon.com’s platform, negatively impacting Tuya’s business, revenue, earnings, and prospects; and (4) as a result, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
LifeStance Health Group, Inc. ( LFST)
Class Period: June 2021 IPO
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 11, 2022
The complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period the defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose: (1) that the number of virtual visits clients were undertaking utilizing LifeStance was decreasing as the COVID-19 lockdowns were being lifted, thereby flatlining the Company’s out-patient/virtual revenue growth; (2) that the percentage of in-person visits clients were undertaking utilizing LifeStance was increasing as the COVID-19 lockdowns were being lifted, thereby causing the Company’s operating expenses to increase substantially; (3) that LifeStance had lost a large number of physicians due to burn-out and, as a result, its physician retention rate had fallen significantly below the 87% highlighted in the Registration Statement and the Company had been expending additional costs to onboard new physicians who were less productive than the outgoing physicians they were replacing; and (4) as a result, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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Police arrest 19 suspected armed robbers in Katsina
The Police Command in Katsina State had arrested 19 suspected armed robbers and also recovered 13 vehicles suspected to have been stolen by them.
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He said, “It will be recalled that recently, residents especially of the Katsina metropolitan area, were bedeviled with the activities of a syndicate that specialized in house breaking, armed robbery and theft of vehicles.
“The command did not rest on its oars, but launched a manhunt for the dare-devil criminals and to God be the glory, it succeeded in cracking down the syndicate terrorising the state.
“A total of 19 suspected members of the syndicate, including their ring leader were arrested and 13 suspected stolen motor vehicles were recovered by the command.
“On July 31, the syndicate broke and attacked the residence of one Nura Lawal of Modoji Quarters, GRA, Katsina, with a gun and other weapons.”
The Commissioner added that the syndicate robbed Lawal of his vehicle, a Toyota Corolla L.E 2010 model, the sum of N340,000 cash and also his clothes.
“One of the suspects, Musa Isah, aged 35, of Behind Tourists Lodge, Katsina was accosted by police with the said vehicle at Kazaure, Jigawa state and the stolen clothes were also recovered from the vehicle.
“After diligent investigation, the duo of Abdullahi Mahmud, aged 35 and Babayo Abdulkadir, 32, both of Bauchi township, Bauchi state, were arrested as receivers of the stolen vehicles from Katsina.
“Four fake transaction receipts/Invoices and stamps used in the course of issuing to unsuspecting buyers as genuine documents were recovered.
“Further investigation also led to the arrest of two other members of the syndicate, Ibrahim Musa and Nura Isa of Jos, Plateau state.” Dauda-Dabban said.
Dauda-Dabban further said that in the course of investigation, three suspected stolen vehicles were also recovered in their possession.
He said that another member of the syndicate, Muhammed Ibrahim, residing behind Tourists Lodge Quarters, Katsina, was arrested with a suspected stolen black Mercedes car used as their operational vehicle.
The CP added, “It can also be recalled that on Aug. 11, Ibrahim led his gang of armed robbers, attacked the house of one Samaila Samaila of Gidan Dawa Quarters, Katsina, with a gun and other dangerous weapons and robbed him of his car.
“In the course of investigation, the number plate of the stolen car, bunches of vehicle keys, matchets, and house breaking implements were found inside the trunk of the black Mercedes car in his house.
“The suspect confessed to have masterminded several armed robbery attacks in Katsina, robbed many vehicles, and also mentioned one Nasiru Mumuda of Sheka Quarters, Kano as his accomplice.
“On Aug. 8, based on credible intelligence, the command also succeeded in busting and arresting seven members of a syndicate of terrorists, armed robbers and kidnappers terrorising Danja Local Government Area (LGA) and its environs.”
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A familiar face in town is taking over as the new chief for the North Westside Fire Rescue department (NWFR).
Beginning on Wednesday (Aug. 31), Ross Kotscherofski is the NWFR’s newest fire chief. He volunteered for NWFR early in his career and recently was the Regional District of Central Okanagan Fire Services Manager.
“I gained valuable experience overseeing the RDCO’s four fire departments, but my passion is really helping the community on the front line during a crisis,” said Kotscherofski. “I’m looking forward to working as a first responder with the dedicated team at NWFR.”
Kotscherofski has been a fire-fighter, trainer, and administrator for eight years as well as emergency medical responder experience. He’s also been a part of wildfire teams, including being the task force leader.
The RDCO provides fire protection in through four on-call departments: North Westside, Joe Rich, Ellison and Wilson’s Landing.
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Private sector adds 132,000 jobs in August: ADP
Job growth in the private sector continued to slow in August, with companies adding 132,000 jobs, according to an ADP job report released Wednesday.
“Our data suggests a shift toward a more conservative pace of hiring, possibly as companies try to decipher the economy’s conflicting signals,” ADP’s chief economist Nela Richardson said in a statement. “We could be at an inflection point, from super-charged job gains to something more normal.”
The August numbers are down from July, when the private sector added almost 270,000 jobs, according to ADP. Job growth is also much lower than anticipated, with economists having predicted 225,000 jobs added, according to CNN Business.
The slowdown comes as debate continues over where the economy is headed and whether a recession is imminent.
After hitting a 40-year high of 9.1 percent in June, inflation dipped slightly in July to 8.5 percent, aided by a drop in gas prices.
While Americans’ views on the economy improved in August, they remained negative overall, according to a Gallup poll also released on Wednesday. Confidence in the economy rose from -51 in July to -39 in August, according to Gallup’s index, which runs from -100 to +100.
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Simon Cowell truly set the bar quite high when he deemed a performance in the latest America's Got Talent episode the greatest of the series
Simon Cowell has established a reputation for himself as one of the toughest judges on television to impress, having set an example for many others who have come after him.
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While he is usually never short on tough love and harsh critiques if the moment calls for it, he is just as willing to dole out praise and adoration at the right time.
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Such was the case during the latest of the America's Got Talent live shows when one of the acts truly left the British judge stunned.
Belgian and Australian artificial intelligence act Metaphysic left the judging panel very impressed after their audition, which saw them turn one of their opera singers into Simon himself through the power of AI.
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The flattered Simon put them through, but even he wasn't expecting what was to come for their live show performance.
For their grand stage appearance, they decided to up the ante considerably by not only featuring a visage of Simon onstage, but also one of Howie Mandel and host Terry Crews.
Simon deemed Metaphysic's act the 'best' of the series
The three opera singers gave their impressive vocal runs a showcase in the faces of the three men of the panel as it showed up on the big screen.
The judges were all left in hysterics and suitably in awe, as all Simon could do was look on and occasionally break out into laughter.
The performance concluded with a standing ovation from all of the judges and a majority of members of the audience, and Terry first deferred to Simon for his assessment.
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He was almost left lost for words and then said: "It's kind of a weird one to judge, this one. In terms of talent, originality, I have to say something."
Heidi Klum immediately groaned, sensing what was coming, intensified further when he followed it up with: "This is not the best act of the night."
The judges were all in since their very first audition
As the other judges protested, Simon flipped the tables on them by saying: "This is the best act, I believe, of the series so far," setting a very high bar for future acts on the show.
The others were just as effusive with their praise, with Metaphysic responding that for their next performance, they would bring back a rock and roll legend and potentially even Heidi and Sofia Vergara.
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Westwood Global Investments LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Shell plc (NYSE:SHEL – Get Rating) in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor acquired 1,175,760 shares of the energy company’s stock, valued at approximately $64,584,000. Shell comprises about 3.3% of Westwood Global Investments LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 8th largest position.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in SHEL. Fisher Asset Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Shell in the first quarter valued at about $1,076,420,000. Pendal Group Ltd acquired a new stake in Shell during the first quarter worth $228,638,000. Pzena Investment Management LLC purchased a new position in Shell during the 1st quarter valued at about $181,177,000. JPMorgan Chase & Co. acquired a new stake in shares of Shell during the first quarter worth about $177,361,000. Finally, Chevy Chase Trust Holdings Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Shell during the first quarter worth about $116,959,000. Institutional investors own 7.65% of the company’s stock.
Shell Trading Down 1.7 %
Shell stock traded down $0.90 during midday trading on Wednesday, hitting $53.50. 179,034 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 4,600,153. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $51.44 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $53.90. The company has a quick ratio of 1.09, a current ratio of 1.39 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40. The stock has a market capitalization of $204.64 billion, a PE ratio of 5.58, a P/E/G ratio of 0.53 and a beta of 0.68. Shell plc has a 52 week low of $44.90 and a 52 week high of $61.67.
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A number of research firms have weighed in on SHEL. HSBC cut their price objective on shares of Shell from GBX 2,700 ($32.62) to GBX 2,550 ($30.81) in a report on Wednesday, July 20th. ING Group raised shares of Shell from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 12th. Credit Suisse Group started coverage on shares of Shell in a research report on Thursday, June 9th. They issued an “outperform” rating for the company. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft raised their price target on Shell from GBX 2,551 ($30.82) to GBX 2,779 ($33.58) in a report on Wednesday, July 6th. Finally, UBS Group raised their target price on Shell from GBX 2,450 ($29.60) to GBX 2,550 ($30.81) in a research report on Friday, May 6th. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a buy rating, According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $2,134.13.
Shell Profile
Shell plc operates as an energy and petrochemical company Europe, Asia, Oceania, Africa, the United States, and Rest of the Americas. The company operates through Integrated Gas, Upstream, Marketing, Chemicals and Products, and Renewables and Energy Solutions segments. It explores for and extracts crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids; markets and transports oil and gas; produces gas-to-liquids fuels and other products; and operates upstream and midstream infrastructure necessary to deliver gas to market.
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Wednesday (Aug. 31) marks the International Day of Overdose Awareness and this year advocates are asking people to draw attention to those lost to the toxic drug supply through the use of empty purple chairs.
Purple has long been used as the colour to represent lives lost to the growing global crisis. Now, the empty chairs will stand in those peoples’ places.
In 2021 in B.C., a record 2,264 people died as a result of the toxic supply and another 1,095 people have died in the first six months of 2022 alone.
In the last decade, toxic drugs have killed 11,670 people in B.C. More than 10,000 of those deaths have occurred since the province declared the toxic supply a public health emergency in 2016.
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In the lead up to Aug. 31, people across Canada and beyond have posted photos of their empty purple chairs to social media, commemorating someone they have lost personally or bringing awareness to the crisis generally.
Moms Stop the Harm suggests those who make a chair place it some place special, such as in their garden, or bring it to an International Overdose Awareness Day event. A list of events can be found at momstoptheharm.com/ioad
Empty Chair Campaign setting an empty chair for my Baby Sister Jennifer Felix AKA Dude passed away February 23rd of this year in Tache BC.
IM ADVOCATING ON BEHALF OF #momsstoptheharm & for First Nations Community that struggle with lack of support/services from local providers. pic.twitter.com/g5Ilmjht5g— Samantha Felix (@ADDICTS2ANGELS) August 21, 2022
August is Overdose Awareness month. I chose to join in the Empty Chair Campaign with a purple chair to honour so many good people. pic.twitter.com/EZgEKOXKyS
— KimsterSix (@KimsterSix) August 1, 2022
The community of Ste. Rose came together and have these chairs at our primary health care centre, medical clinic, RCMP, and hospital ✨💜✨
– Ste. Rose, Manitoba #emptychaircampaign2022 #oam #msth #emptychair #paintcanadapurple #overdoseawareness #gonetoosoon #stigmaendswithus pic.twitter.com/jtzURW2zc2— Overdose Awareness Manitoba (@overdoseawaremb) August 29, 2022
Getting ready for International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31st. Listening to 90’s hip-hop and wearing a B-ball shirt thinking about Blake. This purple chair will be left out as a symbol of those missing from the table. @OverdoseDay #EndOverdose https://t.co/hcqZd3fDTC pic.twitter.com/tX85A6L9tr
— Dr. Kaylynn Purdy 🟠 (@KP_MD2018) August 30, 2022
As we approach International Overdose Awareness Day we continue to lose people in our community at an alarming rate. The image of an empty purple chair is used to signify that someone is missing. Here at ACCKWA we feel the impact of this empty chair, and all the empty chairs. pic.twitter.com/7lxaGffkVF
— ACCKWA (@AIDSCKW) August 23, 2022
A purple chair for Destiny.
Destiny was a leader and an advocate, fighting for the many causes she believed in and trying to make the world a more caring and compassionate place. May her light shine on.
Miss you every day.
– Tammy Taillieu, Winnipeg, MB#emptychaircampaign2022 pic.twitter.com/Tjbfze95ur— Overdose Awareness Manitoba (@overdoseawaremb) August 30, 2022
My purple chair for the lives lost to the poison drug supply pic.twitter.com/nqooqHyqqN
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Hello and welcome to our live blog coverage of Bristol City vs Huddersfield Town from Ashton Gate. It's a big chance for Danny Schofield's side to move away from the bottom of the Championship table, but a tricky test nonetheless.
Saturday's draw with West Brom was frustrating in that the Terriers led 2-0 with just half an hour played, but the Huddersfield boss will have taken the positives from that game.
City come into the match on the back of a four-match unbeaten run in the Championship, including wins over Luton Town and Cardiff City, as they moved up into mid-table after a difficult start.
We'll have all the latest from the game as it happens, with post-match reaction and analysis.
Predicted line-up
Danny Schofield’s plans for Wednesday evening’s trip to Bristol City could hinge around whether or not Jonathan Hogg and Pat Jones make it through their late fitness tests after missing the weekend’s visit from West Bromwich Albion.
The skipper was absent through a slight groin issue on Saturday afternoon while emerging winger Jones was ill, rendering him unable to remain on the substitutes’ bench in an effort to replicate his goalscoring effort against Norwich City.
Both players were scheduled to return to training on Tuesday morning, with head coach Schofield saying that both players would be assessed afterwards to see if they can board the bus to Bristol. If so, we’re expecting Hogg to stay in the starting lineup with Jones on the bench.
Predicted Huddersfield Town lineup to face Bristol City: Lee Nicholls; Ollie Turton, Tom Lees, Yuta Nakayama; Kaine Kesler-Hayden, Jonathan Hogg, Jack Rudoni, Josh Ruffels; Tino Anjorin, Danny Ward, Sorba Thomas.
Substitutes: Jacob Chapman, Will Boyle, Etienne Camara, Jon Russell, Duane Holmes, Pat Jones, Jordan Rhodes.
Schofield's positives
Huddersfield Town head coach Danny Schofield insists he is unconcerned by his side’s position second from bottom of the Championship, saying it is too early to start worrying about the league table and that he believes he has seen enough positives from his side to believe results are coming.
The Terriers have played a game fewer than most of their divisional rivals after their scheduled away trip to Coventry City was postponed, but their 2-2 draw at home to West Bromwich Albion on Saturday afternoon leaves them with just four points from their opening five games – a record that must improve before long.
This evening’s trip to in-form Bristol City is their next chance to get three more points on the board, and Schofield is hopeful that getting a point against a strong team like West Brom suggests that Town are going in the right direction.
Schofield said: “I’ve not really looked at the league to be honest. I think ten games in you start to have a look and figure out where you are at that moment in time. We’ve got a block of five games coming up which we’ll prepare for and try to win every game.
“We’re constantly speaking about the connection between the players both in defence and attack, and everyone’s responsible at any time, wherever the ball is on the pitch and whatever the scenario is to defend and also to attack. These are constant messages we’re giving the players.”
Jack Rudoni
Jack Rudoni has made an immediate impression at Huddersfield Town. The versatile midfielder has played several different roles for Danny Schofield already – on the wing, number 10 – but has most recently made one of the Terriers’ two central midfield roles his own.
Rudoni will be hoping to continue his good early season form into Wednesday evening’s trip to Ashton Gate to take on Bristol City; in fact, he is looking to improve on it if he possibly can.
He said: “When I signed here my aim was to get into the team and find a starting space. It’s never guaranteed so you’ve got to keep playing as well as you can each game and I feel like I’ve done well so far, but I know there’s many levels to come for me and I just want to keep going and keep improving.
“Everyone wants to be playing football as I’ve been doing so to get minutes and get games is all I can ask for. The trust the manager has shown in me, I’m really thankful for that, and hopefully I can repay him."
Welcome
Good evening and welcome to our our live blog coverage of tonight's game from Ashton Gate.
Kick off is 7.45pm this evening, which means team news at 6.45pm.
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Trustmark National Bank Trust Department lessened its stake in shares of JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income ETF (BATS:JPST – Get Rating) by 23.1% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 572,503 shares of the company’s stock after selling 172,264 shares during the period. JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income ETF accounts for approximately 2.3% of Trustmark National Bank Trust Department’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 9th biggest position. Trustmark National Bank Trust Department’s holdings in JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income ETF were worth $28,779,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Several other hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of JPST. Magnolia Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income ETF in the 1st quarter valued at about $505,952,000. Avantax Advisory Services Inc. raised its holdings in JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income ETF by 12,421.0% in the 1st quarter. Avantax Advisory Services Inc. now owns 8,269,879 shares of the company’s stock valued at $415,761,000 after acquiring an additional 8,203,831 shares during the last quarter. HB Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income ETF in the 4th quarter valued at about $248,192,000. Signaturefd LLC raised its holdings in JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income ETF by 34.9% in the 1st quarter. Signaturefd LLC now owns 4,584,430 shares of the company’s stock valued at $230,459,000 after acquiring an additional 1,186,662 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC raised its holdings in JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income ETF by 3.9% in the 1st quarter. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC now owns 2,906,959 shares of the company’s stock valued at $146,072,000 after acquiring an additional 109,954 shares during the last quarter.
JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income ETF Trading Up 0.0 %
JPST stock traded up $0.02 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, reaching $50.22. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 20,290,847 shares. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $50.11 and its 200 day moving average price is $50.18.
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Baggage handler killed in belt loader entanglement at New Orleans airport
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE/Gray News) - An airport worker is dead after her hair was caught in a belt loader at the New Orleans airport, officials say.
The 26-year-old, identified by the Jefferson Parish Coroner’s Office as Jermani Thompson, was injured Tuesday at around 10 p.m on the apron, an area where aircraft are parked, loaded, unloaded, refueled, boarded and maintained, the director of communications for Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport said.
A spokesperson for GAT Airline Ground Support, where Thompson was employed, said she was working to offload a plane that had landed, WVUE reported. They say her hair got tangled in a belt loader.
“We are heartbroken and are supporting her family and her friends as best as we are able. Please send your well wishes to everyone at our New Orleans station during this very difficult time,” the CEO of GAT Airline Ground Support said.
Thompson was taken to a hospital, where she died.
“We extend our deepest condolences following the tragic death of a team member of our ground handling business partner at Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans. Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones during this difficult time,” a spokesperson for Frontier Airlines said in a statement.
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Big discounts coming this holiday shopping season
(CNN) - You can expect to find more discounts this year than in previous holiday shopping seasons.
Executives at Best Buy, Ulta, Gap and other top chains have said they are expecting a shopping season packed with deals.
Walmart said Tuesday it was offering more “rollbacks,” temporary price reductions on items, than in previous years and a wider array of toys for less than $50 and $25.
In addition to toys, shoppers will likely find discounts on clothing, televisions, beauty products, sporting goods and other items.
Other companies are also ramping up promotions to offer incentives to inflation-strained shoppers who might otherwise be priced out of holiday gifts, but it is unclear whether holiday discounts will be compelling enough to spur inflation-conscious shoppers to buy.
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Jacob Asset Management of New York LLC raised its holdings in Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:AERI – Get Rating) by 0.7% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 246,563 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 1,780 shares during the quarter. Aerie Pharmaceuticals comprises 1.4% of Jacob Asset Management of New York LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 27th largest position. Jacob Asset Management of New York LLC’s holdings in Aerie Pharmaceuticals were worth $2,244,000 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 business. Advisor Group Holdings Inc. raised its stake in Aerie Pharmaceuticals by 33.9% in the first quarter. Advisor Group Holdings Inc. now owns 6,863 shares of the company’s stock valued at $62,000 after buying an additional 1,739 shares during the last quarter. US Bancorp DE increased its holdings in shares of Aerie Pharmaceuticals by 174.4% in the first quarter. US Bancorp DE now owns 3,685 shares of the company’s stock valued at $34,000 after purchasing an additional 2,342 shares during the period. OLD National Bancorp IN increased its holdings in shares of Aerie Pharmaceuticals by 23.5% in the first quarter. OLD National Bancorp IN now owns 20,310 shares of the company’s stock valued at $185,000 after purchasing an additional 3,869 shares during the period. Nordea Investment Management AB increased its holdings in shares of Aerie Pharmaceuticals by 14.2% in the first quarter. Nordea Investment Management AB now owns 38,309 shares of the company’s stock valued at $356,000 after purchasing an additional 4,751 shares during the period. Finally, Envestnet Asset Management Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Aerie Pharmaceuticals by 16.0% in the first quarter. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. now owns 43,456 shares of the company’s stock valued at $395,000 after purchasing an additional 5,988 shares during the period. 95.94% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
AERI has been the topic of a number of research reports. Citigroup lowered Aerie Pharmaceuticals from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and increased their price objective for the company from $14.00 to $15.25 in a report on Monday. Cantor Fitzgerald lowered Aerie Pharmaceuticals from an “overweight” rating to a “neutral” rating and dropped their target price for the stock from $30.00 to $15.25 in a report on Tuesday, August 23rd. HC Wainwright lowered Aerie Pharmaceuticals from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 24th. Needham & Company LLC lowered Aerie Pharmaceuticals from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, August 23rd. Finally, StockNews.com lowered Aerie Pharmaceuticals from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, August 25th. Seven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $18.92.
Aerie Pharmaceuticals Stock Performance
Aerie Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:AERI – Get Rating) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August 4th. The company reported ($0.32) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.52) by $0.20. The business had revenue of $33.31 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $32.47 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted ($0.67) EPS. Analysts expect that Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc. will post -1.97 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Aerie Pharmaceuticals Company Profile
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc, a pharmaceutical company, focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of ophthalmic therapies for open-angle glaucoma, dry eye, diabetic macular edema, and wet age-related macular degeneration in the United States. Its products include Rhopressa, a once-daily eye drop to reduce elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension; and Rocklatan, a once-daily fixed-dose combination of Rhopressa and latanopros to reduce IOP to treat patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
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Intraday bias in EUR/USD stays neutral as range trading continues, and further decline is expected with 1.0094 resistance intact. On the downside, break of 0.9899 will resume larger down trend to 61.8% projection of 1.0773 to 0.9951 from 1.0368 at 0.9860. Firm break there should prompt downside acceleration to 100% projection at 0.9546. However, firm break of 1.0094 minor resistance will dampen this bearish view, and turn bias back to the upside for 1.0368 resistance instead.
In the bigger picture, down trend from 1.6039 (2008 high) is still in progress. Next target is 100% projection of 1.3993 to 1.0339 from 1.2348 at 0.8694. In any case, outlook will stay bearish as long as 1.0368 resistance holds, in case of strong rebound. | https://www.actionforex.com/technical-outlook/eurusd-outlook/461264-eur-usd-mid-day-outlook-1410/ | 2022-08-31T17:31:17Z | https://www.actionforex.com/technical-outlook/eurusd-outlook/461264-eur-usd-mid-day-outlook-1410/ | true | null |
- Tuchel implied Taylor should no longer referee Chelsea
- Second fine for Blues boss this season
- Caps off disappointing few days following Saints defeat
WHAT HAPPENED? Speaking after Harry Kane's stoppage-time equaliser had earned Spurs a point, Tuchel hinted that Taylor should no longer be allowed to officiate Chelsea games. The derby was a feisty affair and Tuchel previously received a one-game touchline ban and £35,000 fine for clashing with Antonio Conte, with both managers seeing red at full-time.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: The referee made several controversial decisions during the game, including failing to penalise Cristian Romero for pulling Marc Cucurella's hair in the lead-up to Tottenham's late leveller. After the match a petition to prevent Taylor taking charge of Chelsea games was set up - and it currently has 160,000 signatures.
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WHAT THEY SAID: "An independent Regulatory Commission has ordered Chelsea FC's Thomas Tuchel to be fined £20,000 and warned about his future conduct for breaching FA Rule E3.1 during a post-match press conference on Sunday 14 August 2022," a statement read. "The manager admitted that his comments after their Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur FC constitute improper conduct as they imply bias, question the integrity of the match referee, and bring the game into disrepute."
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LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BIOTRONIK's LiveSupport feature has been successfully used to remotely support Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) clinics. This new technology enables BIOTRONIK representatives to provide programmer support from remote locations, allowing for faster support for clinics and addressing concerns around in-person contact brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Patients with newer BIOTRONIK pacemakers and ICDs are able to take advantage of the MRI AutoDetect feature, which only requires a single on-site visit to turn on. For 14 days following activation, the device will automatically switch to MRI mode when magnetic field is detected. LiveSupport eliminates the need for the representative to be on-site and allows them to provide the programming support remotely with much shorter notice.
"BIOTRONIK always strives to improve clinic efficiency and provide better care to our patients," says Ryan Walters, President, BIOTRONIK, Inc. "We are pleased to offer LiveSupport as a technological solution to minimize response times for both our patients and customers."
LiveSupport opens the door for a variety of remote programming and troubleshooting possibilities. "For BIOTRONIK device patients who need to undergo complex EP ablation procedures or even during routine follow-ups, the ability to quickly ask a representative to remotely log onto the programmer for troubleshooting help is tremendously valuable for me and my staff," says cardiac electrophysiologist Dr. James Stone, Tupelo, MS.
LiveSupport is welcome news for practitioners working in remote areas. For interventional cardiologist Dr. Aaron Earles, Corinth, MS, the possibilities for remote MRI programming in his rural practice are most exciting. "Prior to having this feature, sending device patients to get an MRI scan could create delays or cause scheduling difficulties. Being able to work with a representative remotely vastly improves the workflow of our MRI department and allows me to provide better and faster patient care."
The new feature has already been used in a unique situation. On July 9, David Pace, BIOTRONIK's territory manager in Mississippi, was attending training meetings in Germany when he received a service request to turn on MRI mode for a patient in the U.S. Within minutes, Pace was able to use LiveSupport to activate the MRI AutoDectect feature to allow the patient to receive the MRI scan. "This use case exemplified the strength of this technology, and it's truly a game changer for us," says interventional cardiologist Dr. Kerry Morgan, Corinth, MS.
Having a BIOTRONIK representative on-site will continue to be standard business practice, with LiveSupport available as an option when needed or preferred by a physician. LiveSupport is available in select centers today, with broad market availability throughout the United States expected in the coming months.
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BERLIN — Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union and for many the man who restored democracy to then-communist-ruled European nations, was saluted Wednesday as a rare leader who changed the world and for a time brought hope for peace among the superpowers.
But the man who died Tuesday at 91 was also reviled by many countrymen who blamed him for the 1991 implosion of the Soviet Union and its diminution as a superpower. The Russian nation that emerged from its Soviet past shrank in size as 15 new nations were created.
The loss of pride and power also eventually led to the rise of Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has tried for the past quarter-century to restore Russia to its former glory and beyond.
U.S. President Joe Biden praised Gorbachev for being open to democratic changes. Gorbachev won the 1990 Nobel Peace Prize for his role in ending the Cold War.
“After decades of brutal political repression, he embraced democratic reforms. He believed in glasnost and perestroika – openness and restructuring – not as mere slogans, but as the path forward for the people of the Soviet Union after so many years of isolation and deprivation,” Biden said.
Biden added that “these were the acts of a rare leader – one with the imagination to see that a different future was possible and the courage to risk his entire career to achieve it. The result was a safer world and greater freedom for millions of people.”
Although Gorbachev was widely feted abroad, he was a pariah at home. Putin acknowledged that Gorbachev had “a deep impact on the course of world history.”
“He led the country during difficult and dramatic changes, amid large-scale foreign policy, economic and social challenges,” Putin said in a short telegram sending his condolences to Gorbachev’s family.
Gorbachev “realized that reforms were necessary and tried to offer his solutions to the acute problems,” Putin said.
Reactions from Russian officials and lawmakers were mixed. They applauded Gorbachev for his part in ending the Cold War but censured him for the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Oleg Morozov, a member of the main Kremlin party, United Russia, said Gorbachev should have “repented” for mistakes that went against Russia’s interests.
“He was a willing or an unwilling co-author of the unfair world order that our soldiers are now fighting on the battlefield,” Morozov said, in a reference to Russia’s current war in Ukraine.
Lech Walesa, the leader of Poland’s pro-democracy Solidarity movement in the 1980s and the country’s president from 1990-1995, had a more nuanced view of Gorbachev. He said he “admired, even liked him, but did not understand (him).”
“He believed to the last that communism could be reformed, but I, on the contrary, did not believe it was possible,” Walesa told the Wirtualna Polska media.
Walesa added: “He knew that the Soviet Union could not last much longer and he was doing everything he could to prevent the world from bringing Russia to account for communism. And he was successful there.”
World leaders paid tribute to a man some described as a great and brave leader.
In Germany, where Gorbachev is considered one of the fathers of the country’s reunification in 1990 and is popularly referred to as “Gorbi,” former Chancellor Angela Merkel saluted him as “a unique world politician.”
“Gorbachev wrote world history. He exemplified how a single statesman can change the world for the better,” she said, recalling how she had feared that Russian tanks might roll into East Germany, where she lived, as the Berlin Wall fell in 1989.
Current German Chancellor Olaf Scholz praised Gorbachev for paving the way for his country’s reunification, though he also pointed out that Gorbachev died at a time when many of his achievements have been destroyed.
“We know that he died at a time when not only democracy in Russia has failed — there is no other way to describe the current situation there — but also Russia and Russian President Putin are drawing new trenches in Europe and have started a horrible war against a neighboring country, Ukraine,” Scholz said.
Other European leaders picked up on that contrast between Gorbachev’s fame for peace-making and Putin’s attack on Ukraine.
Outgoing British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that “in a time of Putin’s aggression in Ukraine, (Gorbachev’s) tireless commitment to opening up Soviet society remains an example to us all.”
Gorbachev’s “desire for peace, his opposition to an imperialist vision of Russia, earned him a Nobel prize,” Italian Premier Mario Draghi said. “They are messages that are even more relevant in the face of the tragedy of the invasion of Ukraine.”
Others in Europe challenged the positive recollections of Gorbachev.
Gabrielius Landsbergis, Lithuania’s top diplomat who is also the son of Vytautas Landsbergis, who led Lithuania’s independence movement in the early 1990s, tweeted that “Lithuanians will not glorify Gorbachev.”
Memories are still fresh in the Baltic country of Jan. 13, 1991, when hundreds of Lithuanians headed to the television tower in Vilnius to oppose Soviet troops deployed to crush the country’s bid to restore its independence. In the clashes that followed, 14 civilians were killed and more than 140 others were injured. Moscow recognized Lithuania’s independence in August that year.
“We will never forget the simple fact that his army murdered civilians to prolong his regime’s occupation of our country. His soldiers fired on our unarmed protesters and crushed them under his tanks. That is how we will remember him,” Landsbergis wrote.
But another Baltic leader, Latvian President Egils Levits, noted that Gorbachev’s policies enabled the eventual independence of the three Baltic countries.
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called Gorbachev “a one-of-a kind statesman who changed the course of history” and “did more than any other individual to bring about the peaceful end of the Cold War.”
“The world has lost a towering global leader, committed multilateralist, and tireless advocate for peace,” the U.N. chief said.
Gorbachev’s contemporaries pointed to the end of the Cold War as one of his achievements.
“Mikhail Gorbachev played a critical role in the peaceful end to the Cold War. At home, he was a figure of historical importance, but not in the way he intended,” said Robert M. Gates, who headed the CIA from 1991 to 1993 and later became U.S. defense secretary.
Calling Gorbachev “a brave leader and great statesman,” Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid said the last Soviet leader “opened the gates of the Soviet Union for the great wave of Jewish immigration to Israel in the 1990s.”
In Asia, Gorbachev was remembered as a leader with the courage to bring change.
China recognized Gorbachev’s role in healing relations between Moscow and Beijing. Gorbachev had been an inspiration to reformist thinkers in China during the late 1980s, and his visit to Beijing in 1989 marked a watershed in relations between the sides.
“Mr. Gorbachev made positive contributions to the normalization of relations between China and the Soviet Union. We mourn his passing and extend our sympathies to his family,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said.
However, China’s Communist Party leaders also regard Gorbachev’s liberal approach as a fatal display of weakness and his moves toward peaceful coexistence with the West as a form of surrender.
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Emma Heming Willis has admitted that grief over her husband Bruce Willis' aphasia diagnosis is "paralysing" at times.
The 46-year-old star took to Instagram on Tuesday (31.08.22) to reflect on her summer as she copes with her husband's diagnosis with the condition – which affects language and speech – and his decision to step away from acting in March.
Emma captioned a video montage: "This was the summer of self discovery – finding new hobbies, going out of my comfort zone and staying active.
"My grief can be paralyzing but I'm learning how to live along side it. As my step-daughter @scoutlaruewillis told me, grief is the deepest and purest form of love. I hope you find some comfort in that too (sic)"
The model's montage was set to Aretha Franklin's song 'I Say A Little Prayer' and featured clips of her using a fitness mirror, gardening, playing tennis and doing some painting.
Emma finished her post with a shout out for National Grief Awareness Day, which takes place on 30 August every year.
The star previously explained how caring for Bruce had "taken a toll" on her mental health.
Emma, who has been married to the 'Die Hard' actor since 2009 and shares daughters Mabel, 10, and Evelyn, eight, with him, said: "I struggle with making the time for self-care every day. I put my family’s needs above my own, which I found does not make me any kind of hero. That amount of care for everyone else within my household had taken a toll on my mental health and overall health, and it served no one in my family.
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Neblio (NEBL) traded up 15.9% against the US dollar during the 24 hour period ending at 11:00 AM E.T. on August 31st. One Neblio coin can now be purchased for about $0.87 or 0.00004362 BTC on popular exchanges. Neblio has a market cap of $16.99 million and approximately $3.93 million worth of Neblio was traded on exchanges in the last day. Over the last seven days, Neblio has traded up 38.5% against the US dollar.
Here is how other cryptocurrencies have performed over the last day:
- Waves (WAVES) traded 0.9% higher against the dollar and now trades at $4.50 or 0.00022439 BTC.
- Qtum (QTUM) traded up 2.3% against the dollar and now trades at $3.14 or 0.00015657 BTC.
- Lisk (LSK) traded up 2.7% against the dollar and now trades at $1.06 or 0.00005303 BTC.
- WhiteCoin (XWC) traded up 2.3% against the dollar and now trades at $0.10 or 0.00000502 BTC.
- Sentinel Protocol (UPP) traded 1% higher against the dollar and now trades at $0.0679 or 0.00000339 BTC.
- Nxt (NXT) traded down 0.5% against the dollar and now trades at $0.0030 or 0.00000015 BTC.
- Blocknet (BLOCK) traded up 0.8% against the dollar and now trades at $0.20 or 0.00000994 BTC.
- TransferCoin (TX) traded up 1.3% against the dollar and now trades at $0.19 or 0.00000926 BTC.
- BlackCoin (BLK) traded 0.2% higher against the dollar and now trades at $0.0114 or 0.00000057 BTC.
- Atmos (ATMOS) traded up 1.3% against the dollar and now trades at $0.0037 or 0.00000018 BTC.
Neblio Coin Profile
Neblio (CRYPTO:NEBL) is a coin. It was first traded on July 25th, 2017. Neblio’s total supply is 19,437,924 coins. Neblio’s official website is nebl.io. The Reddit community for Neblio is /r/Neblio and the currency’s Github account can be viewed here. Neblio’s official Twitter account is @NeblioTeam and its Facebook page is accessible here.
Buying and Selling Neblio
It is usually not presently possible to buy alternative cryptocurrencies such as Neblio directly using US dollars. Investors seeking to acquire Neblio should first buy Bitcoin or Ethereum using an exchange that deals in US dollars such as Coinbase, GDAX or Changelly. Investors can then use their newly-acquired Bitcoin or Ethereum to buy Neblio using one of the aforementioned exchanges.
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2 former Vikings claimed off waivers
After cutdown day yesterday, waivers ran four hours earlier than normal to allow for teams to build their practice squads in time for practice this afternoon.
The Minnesota Vikings weren’t awarded any players on waivers, but they did have two players claimed from their roster cuts yesterday in quarterback Kellen Mond and defensive tackle Armon Watts.
The Vikings were not awarded any players on waivers.
QB Kellen Mond was claimed by the Browns
DL Armon Watts was claimed by the Bears.
— Kevin Seifert (@SeifertESPN) August 31, 2022
Of all the players that the Vikings moved on from yesterday, these were the two likely claims by other NFL teams.
Mond was a 2021 third-round pick out of Texas A&M with the tools of a modern-day NFL quarterback: live arm, mobile and can excel outside of structure. His issues are what led the Vikings to move on from him. He struggles to see the field both accurately and quickly along with not being able to succeed past his first progression.
Watts is a starting caliber player on the interior. A former sixth-round pick out of Arkansas, he was waived strictly from a salary cap perspective. He was projected to be a starter on the Vikings defensive line this season.
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BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Forbes ranked Jeffrey Fratarcangeli, managing principal of Fratarcangeli Wealth Management of Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, the No. 32 on its list of America's Top Wealth Advisors, up 31 spots from 2021. This comes on the heels of being named the No. 1 Best-In-State Wealth Advisor in Michigan for Private Wealth by Forbes and 2022 Top 100 Financial Advisor list by Barron's earlier this year.
"Our firm has seen tremendous growth over the last few years with our assets under management more than doubling," said Fratarcangeli. "Being recognized by Forbes among the top wealth advisors in the country is a testament to the work of our firm to deliver personalized, detailed investment strategies that continuously adjust based on market fluctuations and the needs of our clients."
Fratarcangeli manages more $3.52 billion (as of July 1, 2022), and his clients include athletes and entertainers, publicly traded companies, foundations, government agencies, and many other entities. He has received many national accolades, including consistently being recognized among Barron's Top Independent Advisors list, which includes the top 100 advisors in the U.S., and its Top 1200 Financial Advisors ranking.
The firm is comprised of 29 individuals and has four offices across the United States. To learn more about Jeffrey Fratarcangeli and Fratarcangeli Wealth Management, visit www.fratarcangeliwealth.com or call 248.385.5050.
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Force Master Chief Tracy Hunt introduces a video for National Suicide Prevention Month featuring Chief Yeoman Marisa Mason, where she gives a personal account of how she overcame some mental health challenges to lead a rich and fulfilling life.
Force Master Chief Tracy Hunt introduces a video for National Suicide Prevention Month featuring Chief Yeoman Marisa Mason, where she gives a personal account of how she overcame some mental health challenges to lead a rich and fulfilling life. YNC Mason’s video is now available for viewing on the Navy Reserve website, www.navyreserve.navy.mil, and for viewing and sharing on the Navy Reserve’s social media pages (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn).
Mental health is one major component of every Sailor’s overall health and wellness, and is in line with CNO’s Get Real Get Better call to action, advancing a culture of excellence and accelerating our warfighting advantage. It is also in line with CNR’s Navy Reserve Fighting Instructions 2022 fourth line of effort: Develop the Force. As Vice Adm. John Mustin stated, “we must be fit to be Warfighting Ready - intellectually fit, physically fit and emotionally fit.”
For a comprehensive list of mental health resources available to all Navy Reserve Sailors, please scan the attached QR code, or visit: https://www.navyreserve.navy.mil/Resources/Mental-Health-Resources/
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Police clear bomb threat to Boston Children’s Hospital following viral false claims over trans healthcare
Several hospitals have reported an increase in harassment over care facilities for young trans people
Boston Children’s Hospital has reported that it received a bomb threat, days after reporting a “large volume” of harassing emails and phone calls threatening violence toward its staff in the wake of far-right influencers and anti-trans activists promoting false claims about its gender-affirming care programme.
A threat was reportedly made on 30 August at about 8.05pm, according to the Boston Police Department. Officers began taping off nearby streets at roughly 9pm, and streets began reopening at about 10pm.
“We are relieved no bomb was found and that employees and patients are safe,” the hospital issued in a statement shared on social media on 31 August. “We remain vigilant in our efforts to battle the spread of false information about the hospital and our caregivers. We are committed to ensuring the hospital is a safe and secure place for all who work here and come here.”
The Independent has requested additional comment from the Boston Police Department.
Boston Children’s Hospital reported receiving threatening phone calls and online messages earlier this month after the Twitter account Libs of Tik Tok alleged that the hospital performed gender-affirming hysterectomies on children under 18 years old.
The hospital is home to the Gender Multispecialty Service, the nation’s first pediatric and adolescent transgender healthcare programme. Only “eligible adolescents and young adults” can receive treatment, and “genital surgeries are only performed on patients age 18 and older”, according to the hospital.
Libs of Tik Tok also published a recording between the account’s founder, Chaya Raichik, and staff at Children’s National Hospital in Washington DC, in which she asked whether a 16-year-old transgender boy is eligible for a hysterectomy.
A hospital spokesperson said that the employees provided inaccurate information, and added that “none of the people who were secretly recorded by this activist group deliver care to our patients,” according to a statement provided to The Washington Post. “We do not and have never performed gender-affirming hysterectomies for anyone under the age of 18.”
Despite attempts to debunk statements and articles shared by influential far-right social media accounts, which have also fuelled “groomer” attacks used to falsely smear LGBT+ people and advocates as pedophiles, their claims have persisted across social media.
“We are deeply concerned by these attacks on our clinicians and staff fueled by misinformation and a lack of understanding and respect for our transgender community,” according to statement from Boston Children’s Hospital earlier this month.
“For a hysterectomy performed as part of gender-affirming care, Boston Children’s requires a patient to be capable of consenting for themselves. Age 18 is used to reflect the standard age of majority for medical decision-making,” the hospital stated.
Patients must be age 18 or older and have a letter from a medical doctor stating they have “persistent, well-documented, gender dysphoria” to be eligible for a hysterectomy, which is done only in connection with other affirming care and surgery, per hospital guidance.
The hospital also requires a letter from a mental health provider to ensure that the patient understands the “procedure and recovery needs, fertility implications of surgery, and risks of surgery”.
Care standards from the World Professional Association for Transgender Health also state that the procedure should not be performed on minors.
Leading medical groups including the American Medical Association, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Physicians, among others, have established evidence-based clinical guidelines to treat trans youth, while warning that denying such care will lead to higher rates of suicide, depression and other poor health outcomes.
Right-wing platforms and personalities like The Daily Wire’s Matt Walsh and websites like The Post Millennial and Gateway Pundit, as well as other far-right influencers on Twitter and elsewhere with tens of thousands of followers, have also amplified claims about the hospitals’ care.
Violent posts on far-right message boards and platforms have reacted to coverage with calls for doctors to be jailed or killed.
Anti-trans rhetoric and legislation and policies restricting or denying access to gender-affirming care have taken centre stage in many Republican candidates’ midterm election campaigns. Alabama and Arkansas have sought to outlaw gender-affirming care for minors, but those measures have been blocked in court as legal challenges play out.
Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration also recently barred Medicaid recipients from accessing gender-affirming healthcare, joining at least 10 other states where medical treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy are denied coverage under the federal health programme for low-income patients.
The state’s Board of Medicine also is considering rule changes proposed by the state that would deny trans youth from receiving such care and forcibly detransition them.
Twitter has temporarily suspended the Libs of Tik Tok account for violations of its “hateful conduct” policy. Other accounts are active on Meta platforms Facebook and Instagram as well as Truth Social and Substack.
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GENEVA (AP) — The number of new coronavirus cases and deaths reported globally continued to fall nearly everywhere in the world in what the World Health Organization described as a “welcome decline” at a media briefing on Wednesday.
The U.N. health agency said there were 4.5 million new COVID-19 cases reported last week, a 16% drop from the previous week. Deaths were also down by 13%, with about 13,500 fatalities. WHO said COVID-19 infections dropped...
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GENEVA (AP) — The number of new coronavirus cases and deaths reported globally continued to fall nearly everywhere in the world in what the World Health Organization described as a “welcome decline” at a media briefing on Wednesday.
The U.N. health agency said there were 4.5 million new COVID-19 cases reported last week, a 16% drop from the previous week. Deaths were also down by 13%, with about 13,500 fatalities. WHO said COVID-19 infections dropped everywhere in the world while deaths decreased everywhere except for Southeast Asia, where they climbed by 15% and in the Western Pacific, where they rose by 3%.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that with the coming onset of winter in the Northern Hemisphere and the possible emergence of a more dangerous new COVID-19 variant, experts expect to see a spike in hospitalizations and deaths. Tedros said vaccination rates, even in rich countries, were still too low, noting that 30% of health workers and 20% of older people remain unimmunized.
“These vaccination gaps pose a risk to all of us,” he said. “Please get vaccinated if you are not and a booster if it’s recommended that you have one.”
In the U.S., the Food and Drug Administration cleared its first update to COVID-19 vaccines on Wednesday, booster doses that target today’s most common omicron strain. Authorities said shots could begin within days.
Until now, COVID-19 vaccines have targeted the original coronavirus strain, even as wildly different mutants emerged. The new U.S. boosters are combination, or “bivalent,” shots. They contain half that original vaccine recipe and half protection against the newest omicron versions, called BA.4 and BA.5, which are considered the most contagious yet.
Earlier this month, Britain decided it would offer adults 50 and over a different booster option from Moderna, a combo shot targeting that initial BA.1 omicron strain.
On Friday, the European Medicines Agency will consider whether to authorize the combination COVID-19 vaccine including BA.1 made by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna. Another version of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine incorporating the BA.5 subvariant of omicron is also under review by the EU regulator.
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NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. life expectancy dropped for the second consecutive year in 2021, falling by nearly a year from 2020, according to a government report being released Wednesday.
In the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, the estimated American lifespan has shortened by nearly three years. The last comparable decrease happened in the early 1940s, during the height of World War II.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials blamed COVID-19 for about half the decline in 2021, a year when vaccinations became widely available but new coronavirus variants caused waves of hospitalizations and deaths. Other contributors to the decline are longstanding problems: drug overdoses, heart disease, suicide and chronic liver disease.
“It’s a dismal situation. It was bad before and it’s gotten worse,” said Samuel Preston, a University of Pennsylvania demographer.
Life expectancy is an estimate of the average number of years a baby born in a given year might expect to live, given death rates at that time. It is “the most fundamental indicator of population health in this country,” said Robert Hummer, a University of North Carolina researcher focused on population health patterns.
U.S. life expectancy rose for decades, but progress stalled before the pandemic.
It was 78 years, 10 months in 2019. In 2020, it dropped to 77 years. Last year, it fell to about 76 years, 1 month.
The last time it was that low was in 1996.
Declines during the pandemic were worse for some racial groups, and some gaps widened. For example, life expectancy for American Indian and Alaskan Native people saw a decline of more than 6 1/2 years since the pandemic began, and is at 65 years. In the same span, life expectancy for Asian Americans dropped by about two years, and stands at 83 1/2.
Experts say there are many possible reasons for such differences, including lack of access to quality health care, lower vaccination rates, and a greater share of the population in lower-paying jobs that required them to keep working when the pandemic was at its worst.
The new report is based on provisional data. Life expectancy estimates can change with the addition of more data and further analysis. For example, the CDC initially said life expectancy in 2020 declined by about 1 year 6 months. But after more death reports and analysis came in, it ended up being about 1 year 10 months.
But it’s likely the declines in 2020 and 2021 will stand as the first two consecutive years of declining life expectancy in the U.S. since the early 1960s, CDC officials said.
Findings in the report:
—Life expectancy for women in the United States dropped about 10 months, from just under 80 years in 2020 to slightly more than 79 in 2021. Life expectancy for men dropped a full year, from about 74 years to 73.
—COVID-19 deaths were the main reason for the decline. The second largest contributor was deaths from accidental injuries — primarily from drug overdoses, which killed a record-breaking 107,000 Americans last year.
—White people saw the second biggest drop among racial and ethnic groups, with life expectancy falling one year, to about 76 years, 5 months. Black Americans had the third largest decline, falling more than eight months, to 70 years, 10 months
—Hispanic Americans had seen a huge drop in life expectancy in 2020 — four years. But in 2021, life expectancy for them dropped by about two months, to about 77 years, 7 months. Preston thinks good vaccination rates among Hispanics played a role.
The report also suggests gains against suicide are being undone.
U.S. suicides rose from the early 2000s until 2018. But they fell a little in 2019 and then more in 2020, the first year of the pandemic. Experts had wondered if that may have been related to a phenomenon seen in the early stages of wars and national disasters in which people band together and support each other.
The new report said suicide contributed to the decline in life expectancy in 2021, but it did not provide detail. According to provisional numbers from a public CDC database, the number of U.S. suicides increased last year by about 2,000, to 48,000. The U.S. suicide rate rose as well, from 13.5 per 100,000 to 14.1 — bringing it back up to about where it was in 2018. | https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/us-life-expectancy-plunged-again-in-2021-for-second-year-in-a-row/ | 2022-08-31T17:43:34Z | https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/us-life-expectancy-plunged-again-in-2021-for-second-year-in-a-row/ | true | 83 |
Engineered yeast cells can synthetically produce the essential cancer medicine vinblastine, an international team of scientists showed in a new study published in Nature.
In the summer and fall of 2019, some cancer patients experienced interruptions in their treatment. The reason was a shortage of the drugs vinblastine and vincristine, essential chemotherapeutic medicines for several types of cancer.
There are no alternatives to these drugs, which are isolated from the leaves of the Madagascar periwinkle plant, Catharanthus roseus. Two active ingredients from the plant – vindoline and catharanthine – together form vinblastine, which inhibits the division of cancer cells.
Although the plant is common, more than 2,000kg of dried leaves are needed to produce 1g of vinblastine. The 2019 shortage that lasted until 2021 was mainly caused by delays in the supply of these ingredients.
Now, a cross-disciplinary international team of scientists led by the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) has genetically engineered yeast to produce vindoline and catharanthine. They have also managed to purify and couple the two precursors to form vinblastine. Thus, a new, synthetic approach to making these drugs has been discovered.
Less volatile market
The research may result in new sources of vindoline, catharanthine and other alkaloids that are wholly independent of factors affecting crop farming, such as plant diseases and natural disasters. Since the essential ingredients to make these compounds are baker’s yeast and renewable substrates such as sugars and amino acids, production is also less vulnerable to pandemics and global logistics challenges, according to senior researcher at DTU Biosustain, Jie Zhang, lead author of the new paper.
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Zhang said: “In the past few years, we have seen several incidences of shortage of these drugs in the market. They are occurring more often and will most likely reoccur in the future. Of course, we envision establishing new supply chains for these and other molecules. This result is a proof of concept, and there is still a long way to go in terms of upscaling and further optimizing the cell factory to produce the ingredients in a cost-effective way.”
New supply chain
Apart from being the first study to demonstrate an entirely new supply chain for these essential drugs against cancer, the study showcases the longest biosynthetic pathway – or “assembly line” – inserted into a microbial cell factory.
According to Zhang, this alone is a promising result.
Vinblastine belongs to the so-called monoterpene indole alkaloids (MIAs). MIAs are biologically active and useful in treating various diseases. However, they are highly complex molecules and, therefore, difficult to produce synthetically. This study aimed to prove that the researchers could do it.
“To prove the feasibility of microbial manufacturing of all MIAs, we chose one of the most complex chemicals known to plant chemistry. We didn’t know the full pathway needed to make vinblastine when we started back in 2015. We also weren’t aware of the shortages facing society. It was the longest pathway we knew of, and we knew that it likely encoded 30-something enzymatic reactions.
“The big challenge was how to program a single yeast cell with 30 plus steps and still ensure that the reprogrammed cell would function as needed while being able to sustain itself. That was the main challenge and the biggest part of our research. It wasn’t straightforward at all.”
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Michael Krogh Jensen, senior researcher at DTU and one of the corresponding authors of the study, said: “We must put the right ‘personnel’ along the cell’s assembly line. We also need supplementation from other assembly lines already in the yeast cell to make it work smoothly. We need what are called co-factors. You also need to make sure that, at the same time, the starting material is in place for other essential functions in the cell.”
56 edits
The team performed 56 genetic edits to program the 31-step biosynthetic pathway into baker’s yeast. Though the work was difficult, and more work is needed, the authors expect that yeast cells will be a scalable platform for producing more than 3,000 naturally-occurring MIAs and millions of new-to-nature analogues in the future.
“In this project, we were looking for new ways of manufacturing complex chemistry essential for human health, although the technology may also be useful in agriculture and material sciences. Biotechnology offers something exciting because chemical synthesis is difficult to scale, and natural resources are finite. We believe a third approach is needed: Fermentation or whole-cell manufacturing. The assembly lines known from nature are plugged into microbial cells and allow the cells to produce some of these complex chemicals,” Krogh Jensen said.
Essential medicines
According to the authors, among the many new essential MIAs that may now be produced based on their new platform are the chemotherapeutical drugs vincristine, irinotecan, and topotecan.
All of these are also on the World Health Organization’s essential medicines list together with vinblastine.
Yeast cells show promise
The research further underlines recent developments within synthetic biology, where engineered yeast is used for medicine production. Other molecules that cell factories can now produce include potential drugs for treating cancer, pain, malaria, and Parkinson’s disease.
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The Global Precision Planting Market grew USD 2,303.12 million by 2027, at a CAGR of 10.12%.
Precision Planting Market Research Report by Offering (Hardware, Services, and Software), System Type, Drive Type, Farms size, Application, Region (Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, Middle East & Africa) - Global Forecast to 2027 - Cumulative Impact of COVID-19
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The Global Precision Planting Market size was estimated at USD 1,291.23 million in 2021 and expected to reach USD 1,418.67 million in 2022, and is projected to grow at a CAGR 10.12% to reach USD 2,303.12 million by 2027.
Market Statistics:
The report provides market sizing and forecast across 7 major currencies - USD, EUR, JPY, GBP, AUD, CAD, and CHF. It helps organization leaders make better decisions when currency exchange data is readily available. In this report, the years 2019 and 2020 are considered historical years, 2021 as the base year, 2022 as the estimated year, and years from 2023 to 2027 are considered the forecast period.
Market Segmentation & Coverage:
This research report categorizes the Precision Planting to forecast the revenues and analyze the trends in each of the following sub-markets:
Based on Offering, the market was studied across Hardware, Services, and Software. The Hardware is further studied across Automation & Control Systems, Cameras, Sensing & Monitoring Devices, and Sensors.
Based on System Type, the market was studied across Drones, High-Speed Precision Planting Systems, and Precision Air Seeders.
Based on Drive Type, the market was studied across Electric and Hydraulic.
Based on Farms size, the market was studied across between 100 and 400 hectares and smaller than 400 hectares.
Based on Application, the market was studied across Cereals, Oilseeds & Pulses, Forestry, and Row Crops.
Based on Region, the market was studied across Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, Middle East & Africa. The Americas is further studied across Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, and United States. The United States is further studied across California, Florida, Illinois, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas. The Asia-Pacific is further studied across Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand. The Europe, Middle East & Africa is further studied across France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom.
Cumulative Impact of COVID-19:
COVID-19 is an incomparable global public health emergency that has affected almost every industry, and the long-term effects are projected to impact the industry growth during the forecast period. Our ongoing research amplifies our research framework to ensure the inclusion of underlying COVID-19 issues and potential paths forward. The report delivers insights on COVID-19 considering the changes in consumer behavior and demand, purchasing patterns, re-routing of the supply chain, dynamics of current market forces, and the significant interventions of governments. The updated study provides insights, analysis, estimations, and forecasts, considering the COVID-19 impact on the market.
Cumulative Impact of 2022 Russia Ukraine Conflict:
We continuously monitor and update reports on political and economic uncertainty due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Negative impacts are significantly foreseen globally, especially across Eastern Europe, European Union, Eastern & Central Asia, and the United States. This contention has severely affected lives and livelihoods and represents far-reaching disruptions in trade dynamics. The potential effects of ongoing war and uncertainty in Eastern Europe are expected to have an adverse impact on the world economy, with especially long-term harsh effects on Russia.This report uncovers the impact of demand & supply, pricing variants, strategic uptake of vendors, and recommendations for Precision Planting market considering the current update on the conflict and its global response.
Competitive Strategic Window:
The Competitive Strategic Window analyses the competitive landscape in terms of markets, applications, and geographies to help the vendor define an alignment or fit between their capabilities and opportunities for future growth prospects. It describes the optimal or favorable fit for the vendors to adopt successive merger and acquisition strategies, geography expansion, research & development, and new product introduction strategies to execute further business expansion and growth during a forecast period.
FPNV Positioning Matrix:
The FPNV Positioning Matrix evaluates and categorizes the vendors in the Precision Planting Market based on Business Strategy (Business Growth, Industry Coverage, Financial Viability, and Channel Support) and Product Satisfaction (Value for Money, Ease of Use, Product Features, and Customer Support) that aids businesses in better decision making and understanding the competitive landscape.
Market Share Analysis:
The Market Share Analysis offers the analysis of vendors considering their contribution to the overall market. It provides the idea of its revenue generation into the overall market compared to other vendors in the space. It provides insights into how vendors are performing in terms of revenue generation and customer base compared to others. Knowing market share offers an idea of the size and competitiveness of the vendors for the base year. It reveals the market characteristics in terms of accumulation, fragmentation, dominance, and amalgamation traits.
Competitive Scenario:
The Competitive Scenario provides an outlook analysis of the various business growth strategies adopted by the vendors. The news covered in this section deliver valuable thoughts at the different stage while keeping up-to-date with the business and engage stakeholders in the economic debate. The competitive scenario represents press releases or news of the companies categorized into Merger & Acquisition, Agreement, Collaboration, & Partnership, New Product Launch & Enhancement, Investment & Funding, and Award, Recognition, & Expansion. All the news collected help vendor to understand the gaps in the marketplace and competitor’s strength and weakness thereby, providing insights to enhance product and service.
Company Usability Profiles:
The report profoundly explores the recent significant developments by the leading vendors and innovation profiles in the Global Precision Planting Market, including AG Leader Technology, Inc., AGCO Corporation, Bourgault Industries Ltd., Buhler Industries Inc., CNH Industrial America LLC., CNH Industrial N.V., Deere & Company, Dendra Systems, DroneSeed, Inc., Kasco Manufacturing Co., Inc., Kinze Manufacturing, Inc., Kubota Corporation, Morris Industries Ltd, Precision Planting, LLC, Seed Hawk Inc., Seedmaster Manufacturing Inc., Stara S/A Indústria de Implementos Agrícolas, The Climate Corporation, Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc., and Trimble Inc..
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2. Market Development: Provides in-depth information about lucrative emerging markets and analyze penetration across mature segments of the markets
3. Market Diversification: Provides detailed information about new product launches, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments
4. Competitive Assessment & Intelligence: Provides an exhaustive assessment of market shares, strategies, products, certification, regulatory approvals, patent landscape, and manufacturing capabilities of the leading players
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6. What is the market share of the leading vendors in the Global Precision Planting Market?
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Technology leverages behavioral biometrics for faster, more secure transactions
PLANO, Texas, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alkami Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALKT) ("Alkami"), a leading cloud-based digital banking solutions provider for banks and credit unions in the U.S., today announced its client, ABNB Federal Credit Union, has launched the BioCatch solution via the Alkami Platform to protect members from fraud attacks and cybercrime with state-of-the-art fraud mitigation technology.
"The steady increase in mobile and online banking usage by our members over the past two years has led to a similar spike in fraudulent activities," said Mick Vollmer, chief information officer of ABNB. "The addition of BioCatch will help us further protect our members in real time from threats such as social engineering scams, account takeovers, fraudulent account opening and mule account detection," concluded Vollmer.
A member of Alkami's Gold Partner Program, BioCatch monitors user behavior throughout the account lifecycle, at origination and continuously throughout each online session, to identify risk by analyzing actions such as mouse movements, typing cadence or interaction with the screen. Leveraging machine learning to produce a risk score, BioCatch identifies and alerts the financial institution to genuine or fraudulent behavior. The technology helps ensure account holders are provided with a secure and seamless digital experience all while reducing the financial institution's risk.
"We believe that no financial institution should have to accept increased fraud risk in order to deliver a premium customer experience, and we observe that the most sophisticated fraud attacks do not discriminate based on size, stature or location." said Gadi Mazor, chief executive officer of BioCatch. "By leveraging our cutting-edge technology, ABNB can provide its members with a world-class online banking experience while protecting against the newest fraud attacks before funds are lost. BioCatch is committed to Alkami's gold standard in digital banking by enabling seamless user experiences through our fraud prevention techniques. We are pleased our partnership with Alkami is enabling more financial institutions to protect their most vulnerable clients and provide enhanced digital user experiences."
"Security and fraud prevention are top of mind for financial institutions across the country. ABNB is another Alkami client leading the way in their adoption of bleeding edge innovation to guard and protect their members," added Stephen Bohanon, co-founder and chief strategy and product officer of Alkami. "I am thrilled to see ABNB joining the community of Alkami clients working to proactively get ahead of these threats while also enhancing the user experience."
Alkami Technology, Inc. is a leading cloud-based digital banking solutions provider for financial institutions in the United States that enables clients to grow confidently, adapt quickly and build thriving digital communities. Alkami helps clients transform through retail and business banking, digital account opening and digital loan origination, multi-payment fraud prevention, and data analytics and engagement solutions. To learn more, visit www.alkami.com.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WAT Medical is thrilled to introduce its latest innovative technology that would help the millions of people who suffer from nausea and vomiting, the EmeTerm Plus, while also developing an eco-friendly roadmap that would benefit future innovations. The original anti-nausea wristband, EmeTerm, received its FDA clearance in 2018. It has entered the U.S. market for four years as an effective and reliable device to manage nausea-induced vomiting. EmeTerm has also received the iF Design Award for in recognition for its innovative design and usability.
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The data are stark: the typical American diet is shortening the lives of many Americans. Diet-related deaths outrank deaths from smoking, and about half of U.S. deaths from heart disease – nearly 900 deaths a day – are linked to poor diet. The pandemic highlighted the problem, with much worse outcomes for people with obesity and other diet-related diseases.
"We're really in a nutrition crisis in this country." says Dariush Mozaffarian, a cardiologist and dean of the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University
Now, there's growing momentum to tackle this problem. The Biden administration will hold the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health on September 28th, and will announce a new national strategy. This comes more than 50 years after a landmark White House conference which helped launch today's major federal food assistance programs.
"The 1969 conference was transformative," Mozaffarian says. The programs it ushered in, like the WIC program, have helped feed millions of low-income families.
But this hasn't been enough to solve the dual problems of food insecurity and diet-related disease. Food policy leaders say it's time to think anew and build on what we've learned. The U.S. can't "fix" hunger by just feeding people cheap, high-calorie, processed foods – the food that's so abundant in our food supply, they say. Instead, it's got to find ways to nourish people with healthy, nutrient-dense foods.
"There's a lot of enthusiasm and thinking about food more broadly and how we can fix this crisis," Mozaffarian told NPR. He's co-chair of an independent task force that includes doctors, chefs, food policy and business experts, as well as farming and health advocates, who are helping form the agenda at upcoming the White House conference.
In a new report, they've proposed a wide-ranging set of recommendations to end hunger, advance nutrition and improve health. Here are seven big ideas they're excited about.
1. Treat food as medicine
There's a growing movement to integrate food and nutrition into health care, by providing healthy meals and groceries to patients to help prevent or manage diet-related illness.The task force wants to see this kind of work expand.
"We should pay for food-based interventions that are effective," Mozaffarian says.
For example, there's mounting evidence that providing prescriptions for fruit and vegetables can spur people to eat better and manage weight and blood sugar. The idea is for health care systems or insurers to provide or pay for healthy groceries, combined with nutrition education, to help patients change their eating habits. It is being piloted around the country.
"Produce prescription programs help improve diet quality and food security," says task force member Dr. Hilary Seligman, a food insecurity expert and professor of medicine at University of California, San Francisco, noting that they can help with diet-related diseases like high blood pressure and diabetes.
Another idea is to offer medically tailored meals aimed at helping people who are already sick reverse chronic disease. Currently the federal government is running pilot programs that let Medicaid or Medicare pay for the meals in several states.
2. Focus on quality of calories, not just quantity
The U.S. food supply is awash in cheap calories. And when you're on a tight budget or relying on benefits like SNAP (food stamps), processed foods like chips and soda can set you back less than fresh produce. Of course, eating processed foods also contributes to cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes and other chronic illnesses, warns Nancy Brown, CEO of the American Heart Association.
Brown says federal food assistance programs have helped to address hunger. "However, many U.S. food policies and programs focus on improving access to sufficient quantities of food," she says. Instead, it's time to modernize these policies and focus on the quality of food, "so people have access to enough nutritious food."
The task force wants to see food programs redesigned to nudge people towards healthier options. The report points to the GusNIP nutrition incentive program – which, in select communities – gives SNAP participants more money to buy fruit and vegetables. It's a similar concept to the Double Bucks program which doubles the value of SNAP benefits when used to buy produce at farmers markets and other venues.
"It is important to scale up these efforts to ensure that everyone has access to healthy food options," says task force member Angela Odoms-Young, a nutrition professor at Cornell University.
The task force recommends that Congress establish a nationwide produce incentive program for all SNAP participants. "These types of programs can help promote equity," Odoms-Young says, noting that people of color disproportionately suffer from chronic illnesses.
3. Expand access to dietary and lifestyle counseling
The Affordable Care Act mandates that diet counseling be covered by insurers as a preventive care benefit for those at higher risk of chronic disease. The exact details of who is eligible for which services are left up to an advisory group of doctors and health care providers, as well as insurers, and many patients who would benefit may not have access to this service.
"The vast majority of Americans should be getting preventative behavioral lifestyle treatment," Mozaffarian says. Too often, he says, doctors prescribe drugs for conditions before recommending or trying lifestyle changes. "Doctors go right to the drug," he says. "I think that's a big problem."
The task force recommends that Congress expand Medicare and Medicaid coverage for medical nutrition therapy to people with high blood pressure, prediabetes, celiac disease, HIV/AIDS, cancer and other diet-related conditions. It also calls for expanded coverage of cooking classes and nutrition assistance, as well as coverage of the Diabetes Prevention Program, delivered by telehealth. This behavior-change program has been shown to be more effective than medicine in reducing the onset of Type 2 diabetes among people at high risk.
4. Support food entrepreneurs
People who start food businesses can help nourish their communities and create jobs. The task force calls on the federal government to pass policies that boost new healthy food enterprises, including providing new loans and grants to food and nutrition-related companies centered on health, equity, and sustainability. The idea is to focus especially on businesses owned by people of color and other marginalized groups.
"We don't need more businesses creating diabetes and obesity," says Tambra Raye Stevenson, who runs Wanda, a non-profit group that aims to build a pipeline and platform for a million Black women and girls to become local food leaders. "We need entrepreneurs that provide teaching kitchens, community gardens, healthy food retails, wellness studios, nutrition services, healthy consumer products, and urban agricultural centers," she says.
She points to food entrepreneurs like Amanda Stephenson who opened a specialty food market in an underserved neighborhood in Washington, DC, Fresh Food Factory, and Mary Blackford of Market 7 who is planning a food hall that features Black-owned food and lifestyle businesses. "They are our food she-roes making a positive impact and providing healthy food access for our children and other women," says Stevenson.
In the lead up to next month's White House conference, groups like Food Tank, a food think tank, have organized listening sessions with food researchers and entrepreneurs. "For food to be more accessible and affordable, we need entrepreneurs that use science and technology," says Danielle Nierenberg of Food Tank. She points to innovators like Journey Foods which is helping entrepreneurs bring nutritious foods and snacks to market.
5. Increase the number of new farmers growing healthy foods using regenerative farming techniques
If all Americans began to eat the recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables each day, there would be shortages. That's because corn and soybeans are grown on most cropland in the U.S.. Now, there's growing recognition of the need for more specialty crops - including fruits, vegetables, and nuts.
The task force recommends that Congress create a Farmer Corps to support new farmers, building on the Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Development Program. The idea is to provide new farmers with paid internships and apprenticeships to learn about sustainable farming, and funding to cover a living wage and housing. It also is pushing for loans to go to farmers growing with sustainable practices.
Growing the same crop, season after season, as many farmers do, can make lands less productive over time, and deplete nutrients from the soil."The unfortunate reality is that today we subsidize conventional practices that degrade the soil,"says David Montgomery, a professor at the University of Washington and the author of What Your Food Atewho attended a listening session.
"What we need to sustain agriculture is to incentivize restoring healthy soils and train more farmers to be successful doing that," he says.
6. Make school meals free for all students
School meals have been a fixture in U.S. schools ever since President Harry Truman signed the National School Lunch Act back in 1946. For decades, the federal government has reimbursed schools for meals they serve, and low-income students can qualify for free or reduced priced meals. Research has shown that low-income children who participate have better health.
Yet, many families who are eligible for free or reduced-priced meals may not receive them, sometimes due to the paperwork, bureaucracy or stigma of participating or enrolling. Amid the pandemic, school meals have been offered for free to all students. Now, the task force says this should be a permanent change.
"Without access to free meals at school, many children go without food at all during the day, and many more do not have access to the nutritious foods they need to thrive,' says Seligman, of UC, San Francisco. She notes that school meals help not only with kids' nutrition, but they also reduce absenteeism and improve academic outcomes.
7. Establish a federal 'food czar'
In order to turn ideas like these into action, the task force recommends the creation of a new role in the federal government, a national director of food and nutrition, a food czar figure, if you will. The new director would help streamline and coordinate the many disparate efforts already underway. The U.S. government spends more than $150 billion each year on food and nutrition related programs, and the health care system also spends billions on treatment of diet related diseases.
"This spending is fragmented across 200 separate actions and 21 different departments and agencies without harmonization or synergy," the task force concludes. Now, they conclude, it's time for a new approach.
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West Shore RCMP confiscated a loaded shotgun from a 68-year-old man in Langford on Saturday (Aug. 27).
Police were conducting a well-being check near the 800-block of Van Isle Way in Langford. They searched the man’s vehicle after being informed he may have a gun and found a loaded shotgun that was reported stolen in 2015 from Cold Lake, Alta.
The man was arrested for possession of property obtained by crime, careless use of a firearm and unauthorized possession of a firearm.
He was taken to the hospital and later released with a court date.
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WFO SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
1038 AM PDT Wed Aug 31 2022
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures of
102 to 112 degrees in the San Joaquin Valley and Mojave
Slopes. High temperatures of 98 to 108 degrees in the Coastal
Range, lower Sierra Foothills, Yosemite Valley, and the Kern
River Valley. High temperatures of 105 to 115 degrees in the
Mojave Desert and Indian Wells Valley.
* WHERE...San Joaquin Valley, Coastal Range, lower Sierra Nevada
Foothills, Yosemite Valley, Kern River Valley, Mojave Desert
and Slopes, and the Indian Wells Valley.
* WHEN...From 11 AM today to 8 PM PDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the
potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those
working or participating in outdoor activities.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
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Looking to cut costs in a tough economy, organizers of the 2024 Paris Olympics said Wednesday they want officials to use fewer courtesy cars and take more trips on public transport.
Paris organizers want to use even fewer cars and buses than at the Tokyo Olympics last year, where the number of workers and guests was much lower than usual because of the COVID-19 pandemic. So officials who might have used dedicated Olympic traffic lanes at past games may instead be riding Paris Metro subway trains in two years’ time.
“Thanks to the IOC and the pooling of a certain number of vehicle fleets we are going to drop the number of vehicles by 30% to 40% as opposed to the last games,” organizing committee chief executive Etienne Thobois said in translated comments at a news conference following a visit to Paris by an International Olympic Committee oversight team..
The three-day inspection of Olympic planning was made while inflation in France is running above 6% and putting stress on the overall games budget of more than 8 billion euros ($8.05 billion).
“I obviously am not naïve, I know that the world has changed,” said Pierre-Olivier Beckers-Vieujant, the IOC member leading its inspection team. “There has been no country that’s been left unscathed if we think about inflation.”
Beckers-Vieujant said the IOC wants to be open-minded when helping Paris officials find “optimizations,” using the word that often stands for cost-cutting in Olympic language.
“In the past, the transport system was built mainly in a specially dedicated system with stakeholders, at the request of the Olympic family,” he said. “Today there is a great deal of flexibility to allow Paris to use, as best it can, public transport and pool transport systems.”
The IOC is giving Paris organizers about 1.6 billion euros ($1.6 billion) from its broadcasting and sponsor revenues toward running the Summer Games, which typically overshoot the initial budget estimates made when bidding for the games.
Paris won its hosting rights in 2017 — edging Los Angeles which got the 2028 Olympics in a rare double decision — and has been hit by supply chain issues during the pandemic then rising fuel and food prices because of the Russian war in Ukraine.
Organizing committee president Tony Estanguet said each of his departments was asked to suggest more savings in the coming weeks to help draft more precise financial forecasts.
Another goal could be shorter rentals of buildings ahead of the July 26-Aug. 11 Olympics and deciding which training venues don’t need to open as soon as athletes arrive at their village accommodation, Thobois said.
Despite the financial challenges, overall planning was praised by Beckers-Vieujant, who said: “We were blown away by the level of accuracy, the precision and the state of preparation for these games.”
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Australia’s Alex de Minaur has progressed to the third round of the US Open, going through in four sets after a wobble in the third.
Chilean Cristian Garin offered little resistance as the 18th seed from Sydney asserted his dominance in the first two sets.
However, the world No.78 took full advantage when De Minaur stumbled in the third, a series of poor shots and a double fault at 5-4 down gifting the Chilean a set point.
De Minaur settled in the fourth, breaking immediately in the first game to eventually go on and close the match out 6-3, 6-0, 4-6, 6-2 on court 5.
He was the first of several Aussies on court on day 3 of the Open – Nick Kyrgios, Jason Kubler and Ajla Tomljanovic were also scheduled to play.
Success for Tomljanovic would set up a mouth-watering clash with the winner of Thursday morning’s much anticipated duel between Serena Williams and second seed Anett Kontaveit, of Estonia.
The women’s draw opened up somewhat on Wednesday morning (AEST) after third seed and world No.3 Maria Sakkari, of Greece, tumbled out 3-6, 7-5, 7-5 to Chinese Wang Xiyu after two hours and 43 minutes of gruelling tennis.
Tunisian fifth seed Ons Jabeur, a Wimbledon finalist this year, had no such problems, defeating American Elisabeth Mandlik 7-5, 6-2 to move into the third round.
Mandlik’s compatriot Shelby Rogers, the tournament’s 31st seed, also progressed, beating Slovakian Viktoria Kuzmova 7-5, 6-1.
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Who is Vogue Williams and how many children does she have?
VOGUE Williams regularly documents her life as a mum on her social media.
The star shares what she gets up to with her family, including her husband Spencer Matthews.
Who is Vogue Williams?
Vogue Williams is best known for being a model and media personality from Ireland.
She is known for participating in Dancing with the Stars and Stepping Out and for winning the 2015 series of Bear Grylls: Mission Survive.
Vogue has a large social media presence and regularly updates her followers on what she has been up to, including her family life.
When did Vogue Williams get married to Spencer Matthews?
Spencer proposed on February 1, 2018, during a production of the Lion King in London.
The pair married over the weekend of June 9/10, 2018 at Spencer's family estate in Scotland.
Surrounded by 10,000 acres, Glen Affric estate in Cannich provided a picturesque background for their big day.
Spencer chose brother James as best man, while his brother-in-law James Middleton gave a reading.
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How many children do Vogue Williams and Spencer Matthews have?
As of 2022, Spencer and Matthew have three children together.
On March 18, 2018, the couple announced they were expecting their first child.
On September 5, 2018 Vogue and Spencer revealed they had welcomed a baby boy into the world called Theodore.
They then went on to have daughter Gigi in 2020.
In 2022 Vogue gave birth to her third child, Otto James.
When announcing her third pregnancy Vogue said: "Baby number three on the way!!! This has been a lot harder to hide third time around, I feel like I’ve had a bump since the first month."
She announced Otto's arrival on her Instagram page by sharing a photo of her two other children peering over the new born.
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Joe Flacco doesn’t get too many compliments from his own children.
The New York Jets backup QB has been pressed into a starting role as the team waits for Zach Wilson to get healthy, but that doesn’t mean his kids think he’s a star.
“I come home and my kids are like, ‘Dad, you stink! You guys lost again,'” the Super Bowl champion with the Ravens explained. He also made it clear he can’t even help coach them up on other sports because they just bring it back to him stinking it up the field.
Anyone who doesn’t think kids are absolutely ruthless doesn’t know what they’re talking about. They simply don’t have a filter.
That’s even more true the younger they are because young kids often don’t understand what’s considered rude or unacceptable.
All of Flacco’s kids are pretty young, and apparently, they’re letting him have it whenever he struggles on the field.
However, they might want to go take a look at the film and remember their dad won a Super Bowl ring as a starting QB in the NFL. On top of that, he’s thrown for 227 touchdowns and more than 41,000 yards. Flacco might be towards the end of his career, but he put up big numbers back in the day.
He’s also earned more than $171 million since entering the league in 2008. I bet his kids don’t talk trash about his finances.
We’ll have to hear what his kids have to say if Flacco manages to string together some wins as the Jets wait for Zach Wilson to return. Maybe, just maybe, they’ll give their dad a few compliments. | https://www.outkick.com/joe-flacco-jets-kids-stink-at-football/ | 2022-08-31T18:07:41Z | https://www.outkick.com/joe-flacco-jets-kids-stink-at-football/ | false | 1 |
World Stamps
El Salvador airmail stamp needed by many butterfly topical collectors
Stamp Market Tips by Henry Gitner and Rick Miller
Latin America is a cultural region in the Western Hemisphere where Romance languages (Spanish, Portuguese and French) are predominantly spoken. The market for stamps of most Latin American countries is strong and active.
El Salvador is a Spanish-speaking country on the Pacific coast of Central America between Honduras to the northeast and Guatemala to the northwest.
El Salvador issued its first stamps in 1867. In 1974-75, it overprinted and surcharged eight airmail stamps issued from 1965 to 1969 with new values to meet prevailing airmail rates (Scott C348-C355).
These airmail provisionals are common and inexpensive in mint, never-hinged condition with the exception of the 25-centavo-on-2-colon Papilio Photinus stamp (Scott C353). The basic stamp (C254) was from a set of four Butterfly airmails issued in 1969.
The Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue values the overprinted and surcharged 2c-on-2col Papilio Photinus stamp at $50 in mint, never-hinged condition and 25¢ in used condition.
This provisional stamp was produced to meet a postal need, and most of the stamps were used for postage. It was not widely marketed to stamp dealers or collectors.
This is a stamp that many butterfly topical collectors still need. It is a good buy at up to full Scott catalog value.
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UN inspectors head to Ukraine nuclear plant in war zone
A team of U.N. inspectors made its way toward Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant Wednesday on a perilous, long-sought mission to safeguard the site and prevent a catastrophe from the fighting raging around it.
Underscoring the danger, Kyiv and Moscow again accused each other of shelling the area around the complex overnight. Zaporizhzhia is the biggest nuclear plant in Europe.
Fighting in early March caused a brief fire at its training complex, and in recent days, the plant was temporarily knocked offline because of damage, heightening fears of a radiation leak or a reactor meltdown. Officials have begun distributing anti-radiation iodine tablets to nearby residents.
The complex has been occupied by Russian forces but run by Ukrainian engineers since the early days of the 6-month-old war. Ukraine alleges Russia is using the plant as a shield, storing weapons there and launching attacks from around it, while Moscow accuses Ukraine of recklessly firing on the place.
For months, as the fighting has played out, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency has sought access to the plant for an unprecedented wartime mission, and world leaders have demanded that the U.N. watchdog be allowed to inspect it.
With the convoy of vans and U.N.-marked SUVs finally arriving in the afternoon in Zaporizhzhia city, still some 70 miles by road from the plant, IAEA chief and mission leader Rafael Grossi said the “real work” will start on Thursday. He underscored the challenges ahead.
Video below: UNICEF rep describes concerns in Ukraine after cities near nuclear plant shelled
“It’s a mission that seeks to prevent a nuclear accident and to preserve this important — the largest, the biggest — nuclear power plant in Europe,” he said.
He said an initial tour will take a few days, after which "we will have a pretty good idea of what's going on.” Grossi said he had received “explicit guarantees” from Russia that the 14 experts would be able to do their work.
Grossi said he is hoping the IAEA will be able to establish a "continued presence” at the plant to safeguard it against an accident.
The world watched the mission's progress with anxiety. European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell renewed a call to Russia to fully demilitarize the area around the plant.
“They are playing games. They are gambling with the nuclear security,” Borrell said. “We cannot play war games in the neighborhood of a site like this.”
While the inspectors were on their way, Russia-backed local authorities accused Ukrainian forces of repeatedly shelling the plant grounds and city where it is situated, Enerhodar. They said drone strikes hit the plant’s administrative building and training center.
Yevhen Yevtushenko, head of the administration in the Ukrainian-held city of Nikopol, across the Dnieper River from the plant, charged that the attacks were carried out by the Russians in a bid to make Ukraine look like the culprit.
Kyiv is seeking international assistance in taking back control of the area.
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“We think that the mission should be a very important step to return (the plant) to Ukrainian government control by the end of the year,” Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko said.
In other developments:
— Russia’s Gazprom stopped the flow of natural gas through a major pipeline to Western Europe early Wednesday for what it said would be a three-day shutdown for routine maintenance. German authorities cast doubt on that explanation.
— EU countries agreed to make it more time-consuming and costly for Russian citizens to get visas to enter the 27-nation bloc. They failed to reach a consensus on an outright tourist ban in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
— Ukrainian officials said automatic weapons fire was heard on the streets of southern Kherson and claimed Russian soldiers were searching homes for anti-Russian partisans. A surge in fighting in the region this week stirred speculation early that Ukraine was beginning a counteroffensive to retake territory.
Russian forces heavily shelled military and civilian sites in over a dozen towns and villages in Kherson and the neighboring Zaporizhzhia region, according to Yaroslav Yanushevych, the Ukrainian governor of the Kherson region.
— Four people were killed and two wounded in Russian rocket attacks in the past day in the Donetsk region in the east, Ukrainian authorities said. | https://www.kcci.com/article/ukraine-nuclear-plant-war-zone-un-inspectors/41042909 | 2022-08-31T18:09:23Z | https://www.kcci.com/article/ukraine-nuclear-plant-war-zone-un-inspectors/41042909 | true | 26 |
A plane made a hard landing at the Plum Island Airport in Newbury, Massachusetts on Wednesday, with the aircraft ending up on its nose.
Newbury Fire Chief Douglas Janvrin said the 1949 Navion single piston airplane landed on its nose around 11:15 a.m., coming to a rest on the grass.
The pilot was able to get out on his own and refused medical treatment, fire officials said. No one on the ground was hurt.
The FAA has been notified. One of the airport's two runways, 10/28, remains closed until the plane can be removed.
Plus Island Airport is a privately-owned airport public-use airport.
No other details were immediately available.
Get updates on what's happening in New England to your inbox. Sign up for our News Headlines newsletter. | https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/small-plane-lands-nose-down-at-plum-island-airport/2823031/ | 2022-08-31T18:09:23Z | https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/small-plane-lands-nose-down-at-plum-island-airport/2823031/ | false | null |
Bihar minister Kartik Kumar, who was earlier in the day moved from the Law ministry to the sugarcane department, resigned Wednesday evening. His resignation came amid protests over his alleged links with a kidnapping case in 2014. Replacing him, Bihar Revenue Minister Alok Kumar Mehta has been given an additional charge for the Sugarcane Industry Ministry.
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had accepted the resignation of the leader from the RJD alliance.
The opposition BJP had been demanding Kumar’s removal from the cabinet, alleging that an arrest warrant was pending against him in a 2014 kidnapping case.
The Congress and CPI-ML (Liberation), constituents of the ruling Grand Alliance, had also asked the Nitish Kumar government to reconsider the decision of inducting Kartik Kumar into the cabinet.
Kartik Master is very close to jailed Bahubali leader Anant Singh of Mokama. He won the MLC seat of Patna under urban local body a few months ago on the ticket of RJD.
Reactions from BJP
BJP's Sushil Modi, who was the first one to react to Kumar's resignation wrote on Twitter, "The first wicket has just fallen. Many more wickets will fall now."
The Nitish Kumar government had come under fire from all quarters after Kartik Master took the oath of cabinet minister on August 16 despite Danapur sub-divisional court issuing a warrant against him. The opposition party leaders had cornered the state government for making a tainted MLC as law minister. Kartik Master has neither surrendered before the court nor applied for anticipatory bail. | https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/bihar-minister-kartik-kumar-resigns-amid-protests-over-kidnapping-accusations-rjd-nitish-kumar-latest-updates-2022-08-31-804439 | 2022-08-31T18:09:30Z | https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/bihar-minister-kartik-kumar-resigns-amid-protests-over-kidnapping-accusations-rjd-nitish-kumar-latest-updates-2022-08-31-804439 | true | 1 |
7-year-old accused of bringing two guns, ammo to school, deputies say
COCHISE COUNTY, Ariz. (3TV/CBS 5/Gray News) – A 7-year-old boy in Arizona is accused of bringing two guns and ammunition to school Monday, according to the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies were called to the elementary school after someone reported a second-grade student had a weapon in his backpack.
The sheriff’s office said deputies found a gun and ammo inside the student’s bag. Ultimately, a second gun was discovered as well.
Authorities called his parents and ultimately referred him to juvenile court.
The 7-year-old will face one count of misconduct with a weapon and one count of a minor in possession of a firearm.
The sheriff’s office did not say how the boy got the guns.
Copyright 2022 KTVK/KPHO via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | https://www.witn.com/2022/08/31/7-year-old-accused-bringing-two-guns-ammo-school-deputies-say/ | 2022-08-31T18:13:34Z | https://www.witn.com/2022/08/31/7-year-old-accused-bringing-two-guns-ammo-school-deputies-say/ | false | null |
Biden purposely weakening the U.S. to help the WEF-managed Nazis running Ukraine: U.S. artillery stockpiles 'uncomfortably low' after Ukraine aid - WSJ | 30 Aug 2022 | The US military is running low on some types of ammunition after the White House approved and delivered billions of dollars in "lethal aid" for Ukraine since February, several military officials told the Wall Street Journal on condition of anonymity. In addition to thousands of guns, drones, missiles, artillery platforms and rocket launchers, Washington has supplied Kiev with large amounts of ammo, including up to 806,000 155mm howitzer rounds. The stocks of the latter munitions are running "uncomfortably low," an unnamed Pentagon official told the Journal... The United States has devoted nearly $14 billion in direct weaponry supplies to Kiev this year alone. | https://www.legitgov.org/us-artillery-stockpiles-uncomfortably-low-after-ukraine-aid-wsj | 2022-08-31T18:13:41Z | https://www.legitgov.org/us-artillery-stockpiles-uncomfortably-low-after-ukraine-aid-wsj | true | null |
Solid Power Inc. (NASDAQ: SLDP) is -24.37% lower on its value in year-to-date trading and has touched a low of $5.22 and a high of $14.85 in the current 52-week trading range. The question becomes, what are the chances the stock will make a comeback and enjoy potential growth. Why not look at analysts view on what the future holds for the stock. The SLDP stock was last observed hovering at around $6.78 in the last trading session, with the day’s loss setting it -0.17% off its average median price target of $13.00 for the next 12 months. It is also 49.15% off the consensus price target high of $13.00 offered by 4 analysts, but current levels are 17.37% higher than the price target low of $8.00 for the same period.
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Currently trading at $6.61, the stock is -4.36% and 3.47% above its SMA20 and SMA50 respectively. However, with a daily trading volume of 1.42 million and changing -2.51% at the moment leaves the stock -18.57% off its SMA200. SLDP registered -33.37% loss for a year compared to 6-month loss of -10.80%.
The stock witnessed a 6.27% gain in the last 1 month and extending the period to 3 months gives it a -26.80%, and is 3.12% up over the last 5 days. If we measure the stock’s price variations over the week and the month, we find that the volatility rates stand at 6.87% over the week and 6.81% over the month.
Solid Power Inc. (SLDP) has around 127 employees, a market worth around $1.19B and $6.40M in sales. Current P/E ratio is 2.83. Distance from 52-week low is 26.63% and -55.49% from its 52-week high. The company has generated returns on investments over the last 12 months (-4.70%).
Solid Power Inc. (SLDP) Analyst Forecasts
Analyst recommendations provided by FactSet shows that the consensus forecast for Solid Power Inc. (SLDP) is a “Overweight”. 4 analysts offering their recommendations for the stock have an average rating of 2.20, where 1 rate it as a Hold and 0 think it is a “Overweight”. 3 of the analysts rate the stock as a “Buy”. 0 analysts have rated the stock as a Sell or Underperform.
Solid Power Inc. is expected to release its quarterly report on 11/30/2022.The EPS is expected to grow by 119.50% this year.
Solid Power Inc. (SLDP) Top Institutional Holders
The shares outstanding are 174.13M, and float is at 121.54M with Short Float at 3.93%.
Solid Power Inc. (SLDP) Insider Activity
The most recent transaction is an insider sale by Campbell Douglas M,the company’sChief Executive Officer. SEC filings show that Campbell Douglas M sold 260,000 shares of the company’s common stock on Aug 26 at a price of $6.82 per share for a total of $1.77 million. Following the sale, the insider now owns 10.27 million shares.
Solid Power Inc. disclosed in a document filed with the SEC on Aug 25 that Campbell Douglas M (Chief Executive Officer) sold a total of 250,000 shares of the company’s common stock. The trade occurred on Aug 25 and was made at $6.94 per share for $1.74 million. Following the transaction, the insider now directly holds 10.53 million shares of the SLDP stock.
Still, SEC filings show that on Aug 24, Campbell Douglas M (Chief Executive Officer) disposed off 270,000 shares at an average price of $7.08 for $1.91 million. The insider now directly holds 10,780,214 shares of Solid Power Inc. (SLDP). | https://newsrts.com/2022/08/31/solid-power-inc-sldp-analysis-opinions-from-experts/ | 2022-08-31T18:18:30Z | https://newsrts.com/2022/08/31/solid-power-inc-sldp-analysis-opinions-from-experts/ | false | 2147 |
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa has missed Tuesday night’s game against the Kansas City Royals with an unspecified medical issue.
The team said the 77-year-old manager will skip the game on the recommendation of his doctors and undergo further tests on Wednesday.
La Russa was notably absent an hour before the first pitch. The Hall of Famer showed no signs of health issues during his pregame session with reporters and while talking with Chicago general manager Rick Hahn and former Oakland Athletics great Dave Stewart before the game.
Bench coach Miguel Cairo steps in as acting manager.
“We’re going to find out (Wednesday) what’s going on and he’s going to be fine and he’s back (Wednesday) to perform his duties,” Cairo said. “We will keep him in our thoughts and hope all is well.”
“It’s weird,” Gavin Sheets said of La Russa’s sudden departure. “We don’t have a lot of headwinds. I don’t know all the details. We are praying for him, praying for a full recovery. | https://printveela.com/chicago-white-sox-manager-tony-la-russa-missed-the-game-with-a-health-issue/ | 2022-08-31T18:21:45Z | https://printveela.com/chicago-white-sox-manager-tony-la-russa-missed-the-game-with-a-health-issue/ | true | 1 |
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