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Skiatook Chamber of Commerce
Posted: Mar 31, 2022 11:12 AMUpdated: Mar 31, 2022 11:12 AM
Skiatook Chamber Holding After Hours Event
Ty Loftis
The Skiatook Chamber of Commerce will be holding a come and go business after hour’s event on Tuesday, April 19th. This will be a time to network and possibly win a few door prizes.
This is a free event, but you are asked to RSVP on the Skiatook Chamber of Commerce Facebook Page. This event is set to take place from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the FreakStyle Boutique and Screen Printing.
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SHANGHAI, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 51job, Inc. (Nasdaq: JOBS) ("51job" or the "Company"), a leading provider of integrated human resource services in China, announced today its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year of 2021 ended December 31, 2021.
Fourth Quarter 2021 Financial Highlights:
- Net revenues increased 15.7% over Q4 2020 to RMB1,345.2 million (US$211.1 million)
- Online recruitment services revenues increased 12.0%
- Other human resource related revenues increased 19.0%
- Income from operations was RMB304.6 million (US$47.8 million)
- Fully diluted earnings per share was RMB5.23 (US$0.82)
- Non-GAAP adjusted fully diluted earnings per share[1] was RMB5.99 (US$0.94)
Fiscal Year 2021 Financial Highlights:
- Net revenues increased 19.8% from 2020 to RMB4,420.4 million (US$693.7 million)
- Online recruitment services revenues increased 11.6%
- Other human resource related revenues increased 31.3%
- Income from operations was RMB551.3 million (US$86.5 million)
- Fully diluted earnings per share was RMB9.40 (US$1.47)
- Non-GAAP adjusted fully diluted earnings per share was RMB13.12 (US$2.06)
Fourth Quarter 2021 Unaudited Financial Results
Net revenues for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2021 were RMB1,345.2 million (US$211.1 million), an increase of 15.7% from RMB1,163.1 million for the same quarter in 2020.
Online recruitment services revenues for the fourth quarter of 2021 increased 12.0% to RMB617.7 million (US$96.9 million) compared with RMB551.6 million for the same quarter in 2020, primarily due to an improvement in hiring sentiment, demand and activity from employers in 2021.
Other human resource related revenues for the fourth quarter of 2021 increased 19.0% to RMB727.5 million (US$114.2 million) from RMB611.5 million for the same quarter in 2020. The growth was primarily driven by robust employer demand for seasonal campus recruitment, business process outsourcing and training services in 2021.
Cost of services for the fourth quarter of 2021 increased 29.1% to RMB535.2 million (US$84.0 million) from RMB414.5 million for the same quarter in 2020, primarily due to higher employee compensation expenses, headcount additions and greater direct costs, such as venue rental, media production and technology support, incurred in providing campus recruitment services to employers. Gross profit for the fourth quarter of 2021 increased 8.2% to RMB810.0 million (US$127.1 million) from RMB748.6 million for the same quarter in 2020. Gross margin, which is gross profit as a percentage of net revenues, was 60.2% in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared with 64.4% for the same quarter in 2020.
Operating expenses for the fourth quarter of 2021 increased 28.9% to RMB505.4 million (US$79.3 million) from RMB392.0 million for the same quarter in 2020. Sales and marketing expenses for the fourth quarter of 2021 increased 34.3% to RMB403.6 million (US$63.3 million) from RMB300.6 million for the same quarter in 2020, primarily due to higher employee compensation expenses, staff additions and greater spending on advertising and brand awareness campaigns. Advertising and promotion expenses increased 27.7% to RMB90.0 million (US$14.1 million) for the fourth quarter of 2021 from RMB70.5 million for the same quarter in 2020.
General and administrative expenses for the fourth quarter of 2021 increased 11.3% to RMB101.8 million (US$16.0 million) from RMB91.4 million for the same quarter in 2020, primarily due to higher employee compensation expenses
Income from operations for the fourth quarter of 2021 was RMB304.6 million (US$47.8 million) compared with RMB356.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2020. Operating margin, which is income from operations as a percentage of net revenues, was 22.6% for the fourth quarter of 2021 compared with 30.7% for the same quarter in 2020. Excluding share-based compensation expense, operating margin would have been 24.9% for the fourth quarter of 2021 compared with 33.7% for the same quarter in 2020.
The Company recognized a loss from foreign currency translation of RMB10.9 million (US$1.7 million) in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared with RMB33.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, primarily due to the impact of the change in exchange rate between the Renminbi and the U.S. dollar on the Company's U.S. dollar cash deposits.
The Company recognized a mark-to-market, non-cash loss of RMB10.7 million (US$1.7 million) in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared with RMB9.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2020 associated with a change in fair value of listed equity securities investment in Huali University Group Limited, which is traded on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The Company also recognized RMB3.4 million (US$0.5 million) in professional services fees and administrative expenses related to the proposed going-private transaction in the fourth quarter of 2021.
Other income in the fourth quarter of 2021 included local government financial subsidies of RMB98.6 million (US$15.5 million) compared with RMB14.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2020.
Net income attributable to 51job for the fourth quarter of 2021 was RMB355.2 million (US$55.7 million) compared with RMB342.0 million for the same quarter in 2020. Fully diluted earnings per share for the fourth quarter of 2021 was RMB5.23 (US$0.82) compared with RMB5.01 for the same quarter in 2020.
In the fourth quarter of 2021, total share-based compensation expense was RMB29.9 million (US$4.7 million) compared with RMB35.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2020.
Excluding share-based compensation expense, loss from foreign currency translation and change in fair value of listed equity securities investment, as well as the related tax effect of these items, non-GAAP adjusted net income attributable to 51job for the fourth quarter of 2021 was RMB406.7 million (US$63.8 million) compared with RMB420.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2020. Non-GAAP adjusted fully diluted earnings per share was RMB5.99 (US$0.94) in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared with RMB6.16 in the fourth quarter of 2020.
Fiscal Year 2021 Unaudited Financial Results
Net revenues in 2021 were RMB4,420.4 million (US$693.7 million), an increase of 19.8% from RMB3,689.0 million in 2020
Online recruitment services revenues in 2021 increased 11.6% to RMB2,396.2 million (US$376.0 million) from RMB2,147.3 million in 2020. The increase was primarily due to the improvement in business activity and more recruitment needs of employers in China in 2021.
Other human resource related revenues in 2021 increased 31.3% to RMB2,024.2 million (US$317.6 million) from RMB1,541.6 million in 2020, primarily due to resilient customer demand and usage of the Company's training, campus recruitment, placement and business process outsourcing services.
Cost of services in 2021 increased 32.9% to RMB1,676.7 million (US$263.1 million) from RMB1,261.7 million in 2020, primarily due to higher employee compensation expenses and headcount additions. Gross profit in 2021 increased 13.0% to RMB2,743.7 million (US$430.5 million) from RMB2,427.2 million in 2020. Gross margin was 62.1% in 2021 compared with 65.8% in 2020.
Income from operations in 2021 decreased 36.4% to RMB551.3 million (US$86.5 million) from RMB867.1 million in 2020, primarily due to the significant increase in sales and marketing expenses in 2021. Operating margin was 12.5% in 2021 compared with 23.5% in 2020. Excluding share-based compensation expense, operating margin would have been 15.9% in 2021 compared with 27.4% in 2020.
Net income attributable to 51job in 2021 was RMB640.7 million (US$100.5 million) compared with RMB1,097.3 million in 2020. Fully diluted earnings per share in 2021 was RMB9.40 (US$1.47) compared with RMB16.12 in 2020.
Excluding share-based compensation expense, loss from foreign currency translation, and changes in fair value of listed equity securities investment and long-term investment, as well as the related tax effect of these items, non-GAAP adjusted net income attributable to 51job in 2021 was RMB894.4 million (US$140.4 million) compared with RMB1,243.9 million in 2020. Non-GAAP adjusted fully diluted earnings per share was RMB13.12 (US$2.06) in 2021 compared with RMB18.28 in 2020.
As of December 31, 2021, cash and short-term investments totaled RMB10,587.0 million (US$1,661.3 million) compared with RMB10,761.9 million as of December 31, 2020.
Currency Convenience Translation
For the convenience of readers, certain Renminbi amounts have been translated into U.S. dollar amounts at the rate of RMB6.3726 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate on December 30, 2021 in New York for cable transfers of Renminbi as set forth in the H.10 weekly statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement the consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"), 51job uses non-GAAP financial measures of income before income tax expense, income tax expense, adjusted net income, adjusted net income attributable to 51job and adjusted earnings per share, which are adjusted from results based on GAAP to exclude share-based compensation expense, loss from foreign currency translation and changes in fair value of listed equity securities investment and long-term investment, as well as the related tax effect of these items. The Company believes excluding share-based compensation expense and its related tax effect from its non-GAAP financial measures is useful for its management and investors to assess and analyze the Company's core operating results as such expense is not directly attributable to the underlying performance of the Company's business operations and do not impact its cash earnings. The Company believes excluding loss from foreign currency translation and changes in fair value of listed equity securities investment and long-term investment, as well as the related tax effect, from its non-GAAP financial measures is useful for its management and investors as such translation, mark-to-market gain or loss is not indicative of the Company's core business operations and will not result in cash settlement nor impact the Company's cash earnings. 51job also believes these non-GAAP financial measures excluding share-based compensation expense, loss from foreign currency translation and changes in fair value of listed equity securities investment and long-term investment, as well as the related tax effect of these items, are important in helping investors to understand the Company's current financial performance and future prospects and to compare business trends among different reporting periods on a consistent basis. The presentation of these additional measures should not be considered a substitute for or superior to GAAP results or as being comparable to results reported or forecasted by other companies. The non-GAAP measures have been reconciled to GAAP measures in the attached financial statements.
About 51job
Founded in 1998, 51job is a leading provider of integrated human resource services in China. With a comprehensive suite of HR solutions, 51job meets the needs of enterprises and job seekers through the entire talent management cycle, from initial recruitment to employee retention and career development. The Company's main online recruitment platforms (http://www.51job.com, http://www.yingjiesheng.com, http://www.51jingying.com, http://www.lagou.com, and http://www.51mdd.com), as well as mobile applications, connect millions of people with employment opportunities every day. 51job also provides a number of other value-added HR services, including business process outsourcing, training, professional assessment, campus recruitment, executive search and compensation analysis. 51job has a call center in Wuhan and a nationwide network of sales and service locations spanning more than 30 cities across China.
Safe Harbor Statement
This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "targets," "confident" and similar statements. Among other things, statements that are not historical facts, including statements about 51job's beliefs and expectations, as well as 51job's strategic and operational plans, are or contain forward-looking statements. 51job may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. All forward-looking statements are based upon management's expectations at the time of the statements and involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: execution of 51job's strategies and business plans; growth and trends of the human resource services industry in China; market acceptance of 51job's products and services; competition in the industry; 51job's ability to control costs and expenses; 51job's ability to retain key personnel and attract new talent; relevant government policies and regulations relating to 51job's industry, corporate structure and business operations; seasonality in the business; fluctuations in the value of the Renminbi against the U.S. dollar and other currencies; risks related to acquisitions or investments 51job has made or will make in the future; accounting adjustments that may occur during the quarterly or annual close or auditing process; and fluctuations in general economic and business conditions in China and globally, including the impact of the coronavirus or other pandemic. Further information regarding these and other risks are included in 51job's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of the press release and based on assumptions that 51job believes to be reasonable as of this date, and 51job undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
Contact
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SOURCE 51job | https://www.ksla.com/prnewswire/2022/04/01/51job-inc-reports-fourth-quarter-fiscal-year-2021-financial-results/ | 2022-04-01T00:49:13Z |
TIFFIN, Ohio — The remains of a U.S. Army private from Ohio who died in Germany during a World War II offensive have been identified, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced Thursday.
The agency confirmed the positive identification last year of Army Pfc. William L. Groh, Jr., 22, of Tiffin.
Groh's unit was part of the Hürtgen Forest offensive when he was reported wounded in action on Nov. 13, 1944, the last day his unit saw him, the agency said.
German forces never listed Groh as a prisoner of war and the government presumptively declared him dead the following year. His remains were declared unrecoverable in 1947.
Groh was identified after a historian with the accounting agency studying unrecovered losses from Hurtgen determined that a set of remains found by a forester and buried at Ardennes American Cemetery might be Groh.
Scientists from the accounting agency and the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System identified Groh with dental and anthropological analysis, circumstantial and material evidence, and mitochondrial DNA analysis.
Groh will be buried in Phoenix. | https://www.10tv.com/article/news/local/ohio/remains-ohio-soldier-killed-in-wwii-offensive-identified/530-a4f85ead-655e-4961-b585-616cd2174e3b | 2022-04-01T00:49:14Z |
Sitting in his seat as the airplane landed in Charlotte on Monday, Todd Bowles became the first person ever upgraded to Coach.
With the NFL owners’ meetings taking place in Palm Beach, Fla., Bucs assistants had this week off. Bowles was on his way to Charlotte when he got a text message from Bruce Arians: “Hit me back.”
When Bowles reached him, Arians asked him if he was in town. Bowles reminded Arians this was their week off, so he was traveling.
“He said, ‘I wanted to tell you in person, but I’m going to tell you over the phone: I’m going to step down, and you’ll be the next man up,'” Bowles recalled Thursday, sharing the moment he found out the big news. “I looked at the phone and said, ‘What? You’ve got to be kidding me.’ He said, ‘When can you get back?’ and I said ‘When do you need me? I’ve got floor seats to the Hornets and the Nuggets. I’m going to the basketball game.’ It’s the week off! I’m like, ‘Hey, man, I’m going to the game! I’ll be back tomorrow.'”
Bowles caught a good game, as Nikola Jokic had a triple-double and Denver pulled out a 113-109 win. But if you have floor seats and you just got a five-year deal as an NFL head coach with Tom Brady as your quarterback, how bad could it really have been?
“Tuesday, when I talked to him, I felt great about it,” Bowles said of his gradual acceptance of a significant promotion. “Talking to (general manager) Jason (Licht), I felt great, and talking to (owner) Joel (Glazer), I felt great.
With the NFL owners’ meetings taking place in Palm Beach, Fla., Bucs assistants had this week off. Bowles was on his way to Charlotte when he got a text message from Bruce Arians: “Hit me back.”
When Bowles reached him, Arians asked him if he was in town. Bowles reminded Arians this was their week off, so he was traveling.
“He said, ‘I wanted to tell you in person, but I’m going to tell you over the phone: I’m going to step down, and you’ll be the next man up,'” Bowles recalled Thursday, sharing the moment he found out the big news. “I looked at the phone and said, ‘What? You’ve got to be kidding me.’ He said, ‘When can you get back?’ and I said ‘When do you need me? I’ve got floor seats to the Hornets and the Nuggets. I’m going to the basketball game.’ It’s the week off! I’m like, ‘Hey, man, I’m going to the game! I’ll be back tomorrow.'”
Bowles caught a good game, as Nikola Jokic had a triple-double and Denver pulled out a 113-109 win. But if you have floor seats and you just got a five-year deal as an NFL head coach with Tom Brady as your quarterback, how bad could it really have been?
“Tuesday, when I talked to him, I felt great about it,” Bowles said of his gradual acceptance of a significant promotion. “Talking to (general manager) Jason (Licht), I felt great, and talking to (owner) Joel (Glazer), I felt great. | https://theathletic.com/3222524/2022/03/31/you-have-to-be-you-in-this-league-todd-bowles-embraces-new-challenge-as-bucs-head-coach/ | 2022-04-01T00:49:14Z |
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) track and field team heads to Bowling Green, KY, April 1st-2nd for the Hilltopper Relays, hosted by Western Kentucky University.
The meet will take place at the Charles M. Rutter Track and Field.
Participating Teams
The first day of competition at the Hilltopper Relays will primarily be in the field as the competition gets started at 12:00pm with the women’s high jump. Following the high jump, it will be the hammer throw, long jump, and shot put before rounding out the day with the 5000-meter run at 5:00pm. Saturday begins at 9:00am with the discus throw while the first running competition begins at 12:00pm with the 4×100 meter relay.
Last weekend in the first meet of the outdoor season, the Govs finished third with a total of 86 points at the Margaret Simmons Invite. The Govs captured four event victories with three coming on the track and one in the field. Junior Kenisha Phillips led APSU on the track, winning the 200-meter dash with a time of 24.15 while also claiming a third-place finish in the 100-meter dash.
Austin Peay State University’s 4×800-meter and 4×400-meter relay teams picked up victories last weekend. In the 4×800-meter relay, the APSU Govs ran a time of 9:32.55 to win the event and finish 13 seconds ahead of the second-placed team. In the 4×400-meter relay, Austin Peay State University finished with a time of 3:54.63 to defeat Central Methodist by three seconds and Jacksonville State by five seconds.
In the field, senior Denia Hill-Tate captured the lone field victory for APSU, winning the high jump with a mark of 1.66 meters. Hill-Tate is the reining 2021 OVC outdoor high jump champion and finished second at the OVC indoor championships in the event. In the hammer throw, Kori McDaniel finished second with a mark of 46.12 meters, the second farthest mark in school history.
Follow The APSU Govs
For all the latest information on Austin Peay State University Athletics, please visit letsgopeay.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow the Govs on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
Next Up For APSU Track and Field
Following the Hilltopper Relays, the Austin Peay State University track and field team is back in action for the OVC trio meet in Murray, KY, Friday, April 15th. APSU then heads to Lexington for the Kentucky Invitational, April 22nd-23rd before taking a trip to Nashville for the Music City Challenge, April 29th-30th. | https://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2022/03/31/apsu-track-and-field-heads-to-bowling-green-for-hilltopper-relays/ | 2022-04-01T00:49:14Z |
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A 12-year-old student was shot and killed Thursday by another 12-year-old student inside their South Carolina middle school, authorities said.
The shooter was found hiding under a deck at a home not far from Tanglewood Middle School in Greenville about an hour after the shooting and was still armed, Greenville County Sheriff Hobart Lewis said.
The boy is charged with murder, possession of a firearm at a school and possession of a weapon by someone under 18. He was taken to a juvenile prison in Columbia, Lewis said.
“He was hiding. He’s a young man, probably didn’t understand the consequences of what had just happened,” the sheriff said at a news conference. “I don’t think he knew what to do, honestly, except for to leave the school.”
The boys knew each other, but the sheriff said investigators are still trying to figure out what led to the shooting in a front part of the school and how the boy got the gun.
No one else was injured in the shooting.
The family of the boy killed released a statement saying he was Jamari Cortez Bonaparte Jackson and asking people to respect their privacy as they grieve.
“We are all devastated by today’s tragedy. We love Jamari dearly,” the family said in a statement released by community justice group Fighting Injustice Together.
A police officer at the school called in the shooting and requested emergency backup around 12:30 p.m. and more than 200 deputies and other law enforcement officers rushed to the school, Lewis said.
Helicopter footage from WYFF-TV showed dozens of officers walking around outside the school with more than two dozen buses lined up. Some students were slowly boarding the buses.
Everyone on campus, including teachers, were taken to a nearby church.
Greenville County Schools Superintendent Burke Royster said he doesn’t have any idea how the gun ended up at school and a student killed.
“I’m not sure after a full and thorough law enforcement investigation anyone will really know what was going through the mind of that young person who took this rash act,” Royster said. | https://www.fox44news.com/news/national-world-news/police-student-kills-peer-at-south-carolina-middle-school/ | 2022-04-01T00:49:13Z |
BOSTON (AP) — A bill aimed at banning discrimination based on natural and protective hairstyles in workplaces, school districts, and school-related organizations was unanimously approved Thursday by the Massachusetts Senate.
The vote comes two weeks after the Massachusetts House approved a similar bill.
Supporters say Black women in particular have faced pressure in school and the workplace to alter their hair to conform to policies biased against natural hairstyles.
The Senate added a provision to the House version of the bill that would include the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association to the list of school entities banned from adopting and implementing restrictions on natural hairstyles.
Advocates say the change will ensure those participating in sports and extracurricular activities will not be asked to change their natural or protective hairstyles in order to participate.
The bill has its roots in the case of a Massachusetts charter school that came under fire in 2017 for a policy of banning hair braid extensions. After intense criticism, the school abandoned the policy.
The U.S. House also approved a bill earlier this month that would bar discrimination against Black people who wear hairstyles like Afros, cornrows or tightly coiled twists in society, school and the workplace. The federal bill would explicitly say that such discrimination is a violation of federal civil rights law.
President Joe Biden has said he would sign the bill into law. It now heads to the U.S. Senate.
Lawmakers in the Massachusetts House and Senate now have to come up with a single version of the bill before taking a final vote and shipping it to Republican Gov. Charlie Baker for his signature.
If signed into law, Massachusetts would become the fifteenth state to adopt the measure, known as the CROWN Act. | https://www.chron.com/news/article/Bill-banning-hairstyle-bias-approved-by-17049811.php | 2022-04-01T00:49:14Z |
GB Sciences, Inc. (OTCMKTS:GBLX – Get Rating) crossed above its 50 day moving average during trading on Tuesday . The stock has a 50 day moving average of $0.03 and traded as high as $0.03. GB Sciences shares last traded at $0.03, with a volume of 198,643 shares changing hands.
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How to choose the best baseball bat for your needs
Unless you play Major League Baseball, you have a choice when it comes to picking the material for your bat. Your options are wood, aluminum or composite. Each of these materials provides the player with a distinct set of advantages. Each also has an inherent set of drawbacks.
When shopping for a baseball bat, you must consider what your needs are and match the type of bat to those needs. A wood bat still has its place, even though aluminum and composite bats offer a performance advantage.
Wood baseball bats
Because of safety (and other) issues, the MLB only uses ash, birch and maple bats. If you want to play like a pro, this would be your bat of choice. It honors tradition and offers a little more safety, although a pair of quality batting gloves will come in handy to reduce the sting.
Wood baseball bats pros
- From a budget perspective, wood bats are appealing because of their lower cost.
- Wood bats are the best bat for training because they provide the most feedback. This helps the player improve their swing mechanics.
- Wood bats are safer because the bat doesn’t increase the ball’s velocity like other materials.
Wood baseball bats cons
- Wood bats break more easily than aluminum or composite bats.
- The sweet spot on a wood bat is smaller than it is on the other options.
- Wood bats are the heaviest type of bat, which means they are harder to swing and may be smaller in size, so they won’t provide as much plate coverage.
Best wood baseball bats
The Big Stick is certified for MLB play. It is made of maple and employs a heavier barrel, making it ideal for power hitters.
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Louisville Slugger Series 3X Ash Bat
This bat is from a trusted name in baseball. It is made of ash and has a natural finish. The large sweet spot and lighter weight make this a favorite.
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Wilson Sporting Goods Louisville Slugger
This 27-inch wood bat is cupped for reduced weight. The black design features red lettering so your bat is sharp looking and easy to identify.
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Aluminum baseball bats
Aluminum bats were introduced to college baseball in the early ’70s to cut down on the rising costs of replacing broken wood bats. Besides being more durable, aluminum is lighter than wood and provides more pop when hitting a ball. However, aluminum bats are not without their downsides.
Aluminum baseball bat pros
- Aluminum bats are best when they are new — there is no break-in period required.
- Aluminum bats have a larger sweet spot, which makes them ideal for a beginner who is having trouble hitting with any sort of power.
- Aluminum bats have a trampoline effect. When the bat makes contact, some of the energy is transferred to the ball, making it travel farther and faster than a ball hit by a wood bat.
- The lighter weight of an aluminum bat means they can be longer and larger, giving the player greater plate coverage and a faster swing.
Aluminum baseball bat cons
- Although an aluminum bat will rarely break, it can lose its pop over time. The more imperfections the bat gains from hitting balls, the more its performance deteriorates.
- Aluminum bats cost slightly more than wooden bats, but they are less than composite bats.
- With an aluminum bat, there is less feedback sent to the batter, so it can be harder for a beginner to develop proper swing mechanics.
Best aluminum baseball bats
Louisville Slugger Omaha USA Youth Bat
The Omaha USA youth bat features a one-piece construction. It feels solid in the batter’s hands and offers enhanced energy transfer. It has a cushioned leather grip for increased comfort and control.
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The lightweight construction of this bat gives the player increased speed, letting them get more power behind their swing. It has a cushioned grip and is approved for all associations that follow the USA Baseball standard.
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This affordable aluminum bat is for entry-level T-ball players. The ultralightweight design is suitable for ages 7 and under. It has a large sweet spot to deliver greater satisfaction and foster confidence.
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Composite baseball bats
A composite baseball bat is made of carbon fiber. These crystalline filaments are thinner than a strand of human hair but become remarkably rugged when twisted together. It is a lightweight material that has incredible strength. Some composite bats are made from a single piece of material, while others are two-piece items: a handle and a barrel. A two-piece bat is better for the average player because it doesn’t transfer as much vibration to the hands after a solid hit. Advanced players with greater speed and power, however, may opt for one-piece bats.
Composite baseball bat pros
- Composite bats are the lightest baseball bats available. This lets manufacturers make longer bats without increasing the weight so players have greater plate coverage.
- Since most composite bats have a two-piece design, they are less likely to sting a player’s hands.
- Composite bats have a larger sweet spot, which makes them best for inexperienced players.
- Over time, the trampoline effect increases on a composite bat.
Composite baseball bat cons
- Composite bats are not as durable as aluminum bats, and it is possible to break them.
- Compost bats cost more than wood bats and aluminum bats.
- A composite bat is not ready to go out of the box. You need to break it in. This process takes anywhere from 150 to 300 hits.
Best composite baseball bats
Louisville Slugger Meta BBCOR Bat
This is a high-end composite bat that is best for the serious player. It features a large barrel with a balanced design and a comfortable yet secure grip.
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Easton Ghost X Hyperlite Youth Bat
This composite bat from Easton is 29 inches long but only weighs 18 ounces. It has a large sweet spot and a balanced swing weight that makes it a good choice for beginners.
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This bat is available in five sizes ranging from 27-31 inches. It features an ultralightweight design to help young players succeed. The lower price adds value.
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Should you get a wood, aluminum or composite baseball bat?
For the average player, an aluminum bat wins out because it offers the best of all worlds. It has a large sweet spot, a lightweight design, and it is available at a reasonable price. However, if you have an unlimited budget, a composite bat might edge out an aluminum bat. A composite bat won’t help you hit the ball farther, but the larger barrel and lighter weight design could up your batting average. For players who want to perfect their swing mechanics, however, there is no better option than using a wood bat at practice.
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Nancy Pelosi Expresses Shock at California Gas Prices: "How Could This Be?"
Nancy Pelosi expressed shock and indignation on gas prices in California in a Thursday news conference.
“It costs a lot of money in California. If you drive around in California and see the cost, you think, ‘how could this be?'” the 82-year-old career politician questioned.
Nancy Pelosi SHOCKED by massive spike in gas prices in California:
“How could this be?” pic.twitter.com/zLvSBcHx4n
— TheBlaze (@theblaze) March 31, 2022
Gas prices in the Los Angeles metropolitan area have inched to six dollars a gallon.
In a stunning lack of self-awareness, Pelosi urged against solving the gas crisis by producing more domestic energy in the same press conference.
Nancy Pelosi: We cannot “use [high gas prices] as an excuse” to produce more American energy pic.twitter.com/txlUvEYVmS
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) March 31, 2022
“We cannot allow the fossil fuel industry to use this as an excuse to reverse everything we’re doing to save the planet,” Pelosi said.
In the same news conference, Pelosi blamed the skyrocketing gas prices on Vladimir Putin and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
While Putin’s invasion has seriously impacted gas prices, costs at the pump were skyrocketing well before the war began in late February.
.@SpeakerPelosi: “We have the Putin Price Hike at the pump … The price of, of oil and gasoline — gas at the pump started going up when he started circling Ukraine … There is very interest [sic] in our caucus in stopping price gouging on the part of the — of the industry.” pic.twitter.com/VK7c7WHifQ
— Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) March 31, 2022
The upward spike in gas prices began when Biden terminated the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline just after his inauguration.
Biden failed to support the American energy industry’s independence, leaving the nation all the more vulnerable to foreign instability in energy markets.
Biden also issued an executive order halting new permits to drill on federal lands.
Biden had gas prices going up since inauguration day. An his alt left jihad on oil and gas left us vulnerable to unstable countries and an event such as the Ukraine war pic.twitter.com/zWUmqRNjAk
— Rogue1-the Jeff Faria Project (@PatriotsOfMars) March 8, 2022
As one of the wealthiest members of Congress, Pelosi will be largely unaffected by the exorbitant prices of natural gas.
On Thursday, Biden announced a mass release of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, passing the buck down the line amid rising criticism for his job performance on the economy.
Pelosi’s clueless exasperation doesn’t suggest she’s in a position to offer any positive solutions to pain at the pump.
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Man shot and killed in Parkway Village, police say
A man was shot and killed in Parkway Village Thursday night, Memphis police said.
MPD responded to a shooting in the 3400 block of Wingood Circle just after 5 p.m.
That’s off S. Goodlett Street, north of Winchester Road.
Police said the man did not survive.
At 5:04 pm, MPD responded to a shooting at 3456 Wingood Circle with a male shot. The victim did not survive his injuries and was pronounced deceased. No suspect information at this time. The investigation is ongoing. Please call 901-528-CASH w/tips.
— Memphis Police Dept (@MEM_PoliceDept) March 31, 2022
Police said they do not have any suspect information at this time.
The investigation is ongoing.
If you have information that can help the police, please call 901-528-CASH.
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TWO UKRANIAN NATIVES LIVING IN U.P. SHARE THEIR STORY WITH UKRAINE CRISIS
As the Russian and Ukraine crisis escalates, two Ukrainian women who live in the Upper Peninsula, wake up with every morning. They are concerned about what might happen to their family and friends that are still living there.
In an exclusive interview, Violetta Boyle and Nataliia Iskhokova, shared with us their cries of helplessness for their loved ones.
They feel terrified about what awaits on their cell phones, after strong footage of the all-out assault on their home villages near Kyiv, were sent to them by friends and family.
“I was in complete shock. I am crying with them. I feel absolutely heart broken,” said Nataliia after not knowing of her parent’s whereabout when Russian forces invaded their native country.
Violetta said her brother works everyday to help refugees who need transportation as they flee the country.
“It’s hard to believe that it’s my own brother who is risking his life to help Ukrainian people, to help my grandmother to get out. And I couldn’t be more proud.”
They are currently working together with the community to host walks in Houghton every Wednesday at 5 p.m. and to arrange meetings that offer updates and guidance on how to provide support to Ukraine from a local standpoint.
For those interested in getting involved visit the Yoopers for Ukraine facebook page for more information. | https://abc10up.com/2022/03/31/two-ukranian-natives-living-in-u-p-share-their-story-with-ukraine-crisis/ | 2022-04-01T00:49:15Z |
Ultra Clean Holdings (UCTT) Dips More Than Broader Markets: What You Should Know
Ultra Clean Holdings (UCTT) closed at $42.39 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.58% move from the prior day. This move lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 1.57%. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 1.56%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 0.09%.
Coming into today, shares of the chipmaking equipment services company had lost 5.51% in the past month. In that same time, the Computer and Technology sector gained 4.23%, while the S&P 500 gained 5.37%.
Wall Street will be looking for positivity from Ultra Clean Holdings as it approaches its next earnings report date. The company is expected to report EPS of $1.15, up 25% from the prior-year quarter. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $605.47 million, up 44.98% from the year-ago period.
For the full year, our Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $5.03 per share and revenue of $2.48 billion, which would represent changes of +19.76% and +18.01%, respectively, from the prior year.
Investors might also notice recent changes to analyst estimates for Ultra Clean Holdings. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the company's business outlook.
Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-team stock moves. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remained stagnant. Ultra Clean Holdings is currently a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Digging into valuation, Ultra Clean Holdings currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 8.57. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 13.56, so we one might conclude that Ultra Clean Holdings is trading at a discount comparatively.
We can also see that UCTT currently has a PEG ratio of 1.07. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. The Electronics - Manufacturing Machinery was holding an average PEG ratio of 0.68 at yesterday's closing price.
The Electronics - Manufacturing Machinery industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 79, which puts it in the top 32% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our individual industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
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A 16-year-old Lakewood girl has died of an apparent overdose of drugs that were laced with fentanyl.
Kimberly Jimenez Figueroa died last week, according to a parent at Alameda International Jr./Sr. High School, where Kimberly was a student.
A note sent to families and obtained by The Denver Gazette confirmed Kimberly’s cause of death.
“We have learned that Kimberly died from an accidental drug overdose laced with fentanyl. Her family has given permission to share this with you in an effort to help others who may be struggling,” Principal Susie Van Scoyk wrote in the note.
Van Scoyk said the school would provide mental health support so that students could talk through Kimberly's death.
One parent who wished not to be identified indicated that other teens may have also overdosed, but survived.
According to a GoFundMe organized by Kimberly's sister, Ingrid, Kimberly was the manager of a youth basketball team.
“Unfortunately we lost a great human being like my 16 year old sister. With a broken heart, we ask you to please help with what you can,” Ingrid wrote on GoFundMe.
Lakewood police spokesman John Romero said the investigation is active. Additional information about the case was not available Thursday as police continued to investigate the case.
In Douglas County, 17-year-old Tai Burns was found dead Tuesday of a suspected drug overdose in his Highlands Ranch home, Sheriff Tony Spurlock said.
Investigators found blue pills with an "M" on one side and "30" on the other at the crime scene, Spurlock said. Authorities believe the pills contained fentanyl, which often is manufactured in Mexico.
Until they receive the toxicology results, authorities won't be able to confirm that Tai had fentanyl in his system, Douglas County Coroner Jill Romann said.
Chris Page, principal of Highlands Ranch High School, sent an email to parents Wednesday to let parents know about Tai's death and to stress that they keep an open dialogue with their kids.
"As parents, you are the very best support system in meeting your child's needs," Page wrote.
A crisis team was available to meet with students and staff Wednesday. | https://denvergazette.com/premium/16-year-old-lakewood-girl-17-year-old-douglas-county-boy-die-in-suspected-fentanyl/article_17817afe-b117-11ec-9a03-df65db0dd9bf.html | 2022-04-01T00:49:17Z |
John Travolta paid tribute to his friend and former Pulp Fiction co-star Bruce Willis following the actor's aphasia diagnosis.
The 67-year-old Die Hard star is quitting his established acting career after being diagnosed with aphasia, a condition that affects his cognitive abilities.
In an Instagram post Travolta, 68, who also starred in rom-com Look Who's Talking with Willis, praised the "generous soul".
Travolta penned: "Bruce and I became good friends when we shared 2 of our biggest hits together, Pulp Fiction and Look Who's Talking.
"Years later he said to me, 'John, I just want you to know that when something good happens to you I feel like it's happening to me.' That's how generous a soul he is. I love you Bruce."
The post contained two photos of the actors together, including one of them wearing black as they posed with Willis' arm around Travolta's shoulder.
It comes after Willis' supportive family revealed the blockbuster actor will be "stepping away" from acting after the diagnosis.
The Willis family shared the news on Instagram alongside a sweet snap of the award-winning Hollywood star.
They wrote: "To Bruce's amazing supporters, as a family we wanted to share that our beloved Bruce has been experiencing some health issues and has recently been diagnosed with aphasia, which is impacting his cognitive abilities.
"As a result of this and with much consideration Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him."
His loving family went on to say that it "is a really challenging time for our family and we are so appreciative of your continued love, compassion and support".
They added: "We are moving through this as a strong family unit, and wanted to bring his fans in because we know how much he means to you, as you do to him.
"As Bruce always says, 'Live it up' and together we plan to do just that."
Over his impressive 44-year career in the film industry, the actor has taken home numerous accolades including a Golden Globe Award and two Emmy Awards.
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People who suffered from even mild cases of COVID-19 face an increased risk of being diagnosed with diabetes within a year of recovering from the illness, a new study reports.
Researchers found that people who had COVID-19 were about 40% more likely to develop diabetes within a year after recovering, compared to participants in a control group. The likelihood of developing diabetes grew if the patient suffered from a serious infection that led to hospitalization or a stay in intensive care.
"What's surprising is that it is happening in people with no prior risk factors for diabetes" before becoming infected with COVID-19, said Ziyad Al-Aly, the lead author of the study.
These latest findings add to a growing list of studies showing that people who suffered from COVID-19 are at risk of facing other long-term health problems. Those include heart and kidney ailments and chronic fatigue.
Al-Aly also helped lead the study that showed the prevalence of cardiac issues in people who survived COVID-19 infections.
This newest study, published Monday in the Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology journal, analyzed data from more than 180,000 patients from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
The study's authors compared patients who tested positive for COVID-19 and survived the illness for more than a month with more than 4 million other people who didn't contract COVID in the same period. This data was also compared with another 4.28 million patients who were treated at the VA in 2018 and 2019.
The paper states that around 1% to 2% of people who have been infected with COVID will develop diabetes as a result. That may seem like a small number, but nearly 80 million people in the U.S. have had COVID, Al-Aly told NPR — meaning 800,000 to 1.6 million people developing diabetes who might not have otherwise.
"That translates to a really significant number of people with new onset diabetes in the U.S. and many, many more around the world," Al-Aly said.
Nationwide, approximately 34 million people had diabetes pre-COVID, according to Jorge Moreno, an internal medicine physician at Yale University who didn't work on Al-Aly's study. Doctors expect roughly 1.5 million new people to be newly diagnosed with diabetes each year during normal times, he told NPR.
What to look out for
This study shows that as a nation, more attention needs to be paid to the long-term effects of COVID-19, Al-Aly said. More vigilance can start at the doctor's office.
"We need to start treating COVID as a risk factor for diabetes," Al-Aly said, adding that each person who has come down with the virus needs to be screened.
Moreno told NPR he believes this study will create more awareness among general practitioners and endocrinologists, like himself, to screen patients who have had COVID for diabetes and other complications.
Those who've had COVID should also be closely monitoring their health and changes in their body, Moreno said, and should seek help at the first sign of an issue. Major symptoms for diabetes include increased thirst, frequent urination (which is not influenced by how much liquid consumed) and blurry vision. Major weight fluctuations are also a sign.
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Updated March 31, 2022 at 2:30 PM ET
Editor's note: Graphic content
As Russians continue to carry out strikes on Ukrainian cities, the country's residents are evacuating their homes and taking cover in subway cars, basements and bomb shelters.
The displacement of millions across Ukraine a little over a month into the invasion is evident in photos of sliced-open apartment buildings, dogs in arms and children's belongings left behind.
Here is what it looks like on the ground in Ukraine and bordering countries:
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<strong>March 30:</strong> A Ukrainian soldier patrols near a bridge destroyed by the Russian army in the town of Rogan, east of Kharkiv.
<strong>March 30:</strong> Fire and smoke light up the sky east of Kharkiv.
<strong>March 30:</strong> The interior of a destroyed house in the village of Lukianivka.
<strong>March 30:</strong> People stand amid destroyed Russian military vehicles close to the central train station that was used as a Russian base in Trostyanets.
<strong>March 30:</strong> People in a car look at a destroyed Russian tank close to the central train station that was used as a Russian base in Trostyanets.
<strong>March 30:</strong> Volunteers help recipients in a Red Cross and local NGO's registration center for Internally Displaced People in Zaporizhzhia. The center helps people who managed to escape the war in eastern Ukraine with money, food and other supplies.
<strong>March 30:</strong> Ukrainian servicemen staff a checkpoint in Kyiv. Local officials reported fresh attacks on the outskirts of Kyiv despite Tuesday's announcement that Russia would "reduce military operations" around the capital. Ukraine and other countries regarded the announcement skeptically.
<strong>March 30:</strong> A man stands with his dog at the edge of a rocket crater in Boromlya. The town was recently recaptured by Ukrainian forces. Boromlya lies 40km south of Sumy, the regional capital, which has been heavily bombarded by Russian forces.
<strong>March 30:</strong> Cars marked with a "Z" used by Russian military are seen destroyed on a road on the outskirts of Trostyanets.
<strong>March 31:</strong> Ukrainian military members carry the caskets of three Ukrainian servicemen from the Church of the Most Holy Apostles Peter and Paul during their funerals in Lviv.
<strong>March 31:</strong> Olya Melnik comforts her baby, Nicks Melnik, while they rest at a temporary refugee center set up at the main train station in Lviv. Olya said she is trying to make it to Germany after fleeing Kyiv.
<strong>March 29:</strong> Residents look at a destroyed Russian tank close to the central train station that was used as a Russian base in Trostyanets.
<strong>March 29:</strong> Lina and Vlad, both volunteers, kiss each other at the registration center in Zaporizhzhia.
<strong>March 29:</strong> A Ukrainian serviceman walks near a damaged train in the northeastern city of Trostyanets.
<strong>March 29:</strong> Residents wait for food outside a church in the northeastern city of Trostyanets.
<strong>March 29:</strong> The volunteers of 'Palianytsia' café serve meals to visitors in Kyiv. The café provides free meals for the elderly.
<strong>March 29:</strong> People sit in a bomb shelter after an air raid siren sounded in Lviv.
<strong>March 30:</strong> Civilians evacuated from Irpin are brought to the center established in Kyiv's Sviatoshinski district. Civilians continue to be evacuated from Irpin, near Kyiv, amid ongoing Russian attacks on Ukraine.
<strong>March 30:</strong> People pray while air raid sirens sound outside the church they've found shelter in near an Israeli field hospital in Mostyska, Ukraine. The hospital, which can accommodate 150 patients, was established by the Israeli Ministry of Health, Sheba Medical Center, and teams from Israeli hospitals.
<strong>March 30:</strong> Nadia Stasishin hugs Dr. Mikhail Bazhmin after he's given her the news that her son, Yura Stasishin (left), would be okay after he experienced an epileptic seizure and found treatment at an Israeli field hospital in Mostyska, Ukraine.
<strong>March 29:</strong> Ukrainian servicemen stand next to the rubble of a destroyed building in the northeastern Ukrainian city of Trostyanets.
<strong>March 29: </strong>Residents collect food at a humanitarian aid station in Trostyanets.
<strong>March 29:</strong> A Ukrainian serviceman stands near a destroyed Russian tank in Trostyanets. | https://www.kuaf.com/npr-news/2022-03-26/photos-russian-forces-keep-up-attacks-in-kharkiv-and-kyiv-as-many-are-displaced | 2022-04-01T00:49:17Z |
Nearly 70% of medical debt in collections will be removed from credit reports, bureaus say
Medical debt is a costly burden that weighs on millions of patients who seek life-saving care — it's the leading cause of bankruptcy in America and the largest source of personal debt among consumers.
In an effort to support those who are faced with unexpected hospital bills, Equifax, Experian and TransUnion will soon remove nearly 70% of medical debt in collections from credit reports.
"Medical collections debt often arises from unforeseen medical circumstances," credit bureau executives said in a joint statement. "These changes are another step we’re taking together to help people across the United States focus on their financial and personal wellbeing."
Keep reading to learn more about the agencies' new policy around medical debt reporting, as well as how to pay off unpaid hospital bills in collections. You can also enroll in free Experian credit monitoring services through Credible.
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Removing medical debt from reporting may boost consumer credit scores
Beginning in July, paid medical debt in collections will no longer be included in credit reporting. And in the first half of 2023, the credit bureaus will no longer include medical collections debt under $500 on credit reports.
The agencies are also increasing the time period before unpaid medical bills would appear on a consumers' credit history to one year, up from six months previously. They anticipate the combined measures will remove nearly 70% of existing medical debt tradelines.
The decision came shortly after the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a report finding that unpaid medical bills account for 58% of debt in collections.
"Even when a patient tries to battle to get an accurate bill or an insurance claim paid, medical debt collectors have a weapon that is hard to fight against: the credit report," CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said.
While the credit bureaus have effectively dropped many types of medical bills from credit reporting, millions of consumers are still faced with debt in collections. If these bills remain unpaid, they could potentially result in negative credit score impacts after a one-year period. Third-party debt collectors may eventually pursue civil action to recuperate the costs, which can result in wage garnishment and attorney fees.
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How to pay off medical debt in collections
Although some medical collections debt will soon be dropped from credit reporting, consumers still owe the balance of their unpaid bills from prior health care services. Here are a few strategies for repaying medical debt in collections:
- Negotiate your medical bills with the provider or debt collector
- Utilize a medical financing card or 0% APR credit card
- Consolidate medical debts into a fixed-rate personal loan
Read more about each method in the sections below.
Negotiate your medical bills with the provider or debt collector
Patients may be able to settle their medical bills for less than they owe by negotiating with the collection agency that holds the debt. It may also be possible to enroll in an interest-free payment plan to spread your hospital bills into lower monthly installments. Here are a few negotiation tips from the CFPB:
- Ask the debt collector for a written notice about the origin of the debt and how much money is owed. You should also know the age of the debt, so you can see if it meets your state's statute of limitations.
- Propose a realistic debt settlement or repayment proposal. Calculate how much you can afford to pay each month, or see if you have enough money to settle the debt in a smaller lump-sum.
- Be honest about your situation, as you may have more room to ask for a discount if you have a long-term health condition or other financial burden. Take notes of your conversation with the creditor.
You can use a cost comparison tool like Healthcare Bluebook to research the average price of the service you received in your area, which may be used as leverage while you negotiate the balance in your collection account. And if you aren't confident in your own negotiation skills, you may consider enlisting the help of a nonprofit credit counselor to speak with your creditors on your behalf.
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Utilize a medical financing card or 0% APR credit card
Some medical providers offer low-interest and no-interest financing options through a medical credit card like CareCredit. Keep in mind that these payment plans are typically offered through the original health care provider, not debt collectors. They also typically come with a high purchase APR if you don't adhere to the payment agreement.
Alternatively, you could consider opening a new credit card with a 0% APR purchase period. This may allow you to repay your medical expenses without paying interest for a period of up to 21 months. It's important to note that these offers are generally reserved for applicants with very good or excellent credit, defined by the FICO model as 740 or higher.
You can visit Credible to compare credit cards with 0% APR introductory offers.
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Consolidate medical debts into a fixed-rate personal loan
One common way to repay debt is with an unsecured personal loan that you repay in fixed monthly payments over a set period of months or years. Since personal loans have fixed interest rates, they may offer more favorable repayment terms than variable-rate credit cards.
Personal loan lenders determine interest rates and eligibility based on a borrower's credit score. Applicants with excellent credit will qualify for the lowest rates possible, while those with bad credit may not be eligible at all.
To see if you're a good candidate, you can get prequalified for a debt consolidation loan with a soft credit check. You can also browse current interest rates in the table below, and use Credible's personal loan calculator to estimate your monthly payments.
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"Jeopardy!" champion Amy Schneider visited the White House on Thursday to mark the International Transgender Day of Visibility as the Biden administration rolled out a series of measures in support of transgender Americans.
"The more that people like me can be seen, the harder it is to sustain the myths that are kind of driving a lot of this hate and fear," Schneider, the first trans woman to qualify for the "Jeopardy!" Tournament of Champions, said from the White House briefing room.
Her visit -- which included a discussion about transgender visibility with second gentleman Doug Emhoff -- capped a busy day in Washington that saw the administration announce a slew of actions aimed at supporting the mental health of transgender children, removing barriers to entry for government services for trans Americans and improving data representation for transgender people.
"Transgender people are some of the bravest Americans I know, and our Nation and the world are stronger, more vibrant, and more prosperous because of them. To transgender Americans of all ages, I want you to know that you are so brave. You belong. I have your back," the President said in a presidential proclamation Wednesday evening.
International Transgender Day of Visibility aims to celebrate the achievements of transgender rights activists and to increase awareness of ongoing challenges transgender and gender-nonconforming people face.
New support
US citizens will have the option to select "X" when identifying their gender on US passport applications starting in April and on other documents, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday.
"Starting on April 11, US citizens will be able to select an X as their gender marker on their US passport application, and the option will become available for other forms of documentation next year," Blinken said in a statement.
"After thoughtful consideration of the research conducted and feedback from community members, we concluded that the definition of the X gender marker on State Department public forms will be 'Unspecified or another gender identity.' This definition is respectful of individuals' privacy while advancing inclusion."
The administration also announced it would partner with airlines, the Transportation Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security to add "X" gender markers to their systems.
Additionally, the Social Security Administration will remove the requirement that transgender people show proof of identity or doctor's notes to update their gender information starting in 2022, and new steps from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) will allow trans individuals to indicate their gender identity -- removing barriers to self-identification they may face in the employment and student loan process.
The administration also announced new steps to ensure equality in data, including $10 million in funding to research best practices for the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
And the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Education and The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration will release new materials aimed at addressing challenges transgender youth may face in schools and in mental health care.
"On this Transgender Day of Visibility, we honor transgender people who are fighting for freedom, equality, dignity, and respect," Biden said in his proclamation Wednesday. "We also celebrate the parents, teachers, coaches, doctors, and other allies who affirm the identities of their transgender children and help these young people reach their potential."
White House events
Transgender Day of Visibility, or TDOV, was founded in 2009 by Rachel Crandall, a Michigan-based transgender activist and the executive director of Transgender Michigan. It was started as a day of awareness to celebrate the successes of transgender and gender-nonconforming people and is an important day for the LGBTQ community.
While the Transgender Day of Remembrance is held every year on November 20 to memorialize the transgender people who have lost their lives as a result of anti-transgender violence, TDOV is a day dedicated to honor and empower the lives of transgender and nonbinary people.
Beyond Schneider's visit, the White House held a series of events, including a conversation with transgender youth and advocates from throughout the country hosted by the second gentleman and Assistant Secretary for Health Rachel Levine. And Education Secretary Miguel Cardona traveled to Orlando, Florida, to discuss the state's controversial legislation that opponents have dubbed the "Don't Say Gay" law with LGBTQ students.
The Department of Health and Human Services also flew a transgender pride flag to mark the day -- the first time in history a federal agency has done so.
The administration's efforts come against the backdrop of a larger movement by conservative lawmakers to impose restrictions on the lives of transgender youth in the US.
This month, Republican Gov. Doug Ducey of Arizona signed two bills into law targeting transgender youth in the state, including one that restricts access to gender-affirming health care for minors, while a controversial order in Texas sought to investigate gender-affirming care of minors as "child abuse."
"In the past year, hundreds of anti-transgender bills in States were proposed across America, most of them targeting transgender kids. The onslaught has continued this year. These bills are wrong," Biden's proclamation said.
"Efforts to criminalize supportive medical care for transgender kids, to ban transgender children from playing sports, and to outlaw discussing LGBTQI+ people in schools undermine their humanity and corrode our Nation's values."
This headline and story have been updated with additional information Thursday.
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WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced Thursday that he will release 1 million barrels a day from the nation’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve to try to offset the loss of Russian crude oil from world markets, starve Russia of revenue and cut the cost American consumers are paying at the pump.
The release — the biggest withdrawal in the reserve’s more than 46-year history — would continue for the next six months, administration officials said, an indication that the Biden administration anticipates a prolonged conflict in Ukraine.
“The scale of this release is unprecedented: the world has never had a release of oil reserves at this 1 million per day rate for this length of time,” a White House statement read. “This record release will provide a historic amount of supply to serve as a bridge until the end of the year when domestic production ramps up.”
A senior administration official said that the first barrels would hit the market in May and that the drawdown of U.S. strategic reserves would serve as “a bridge” to greater supplies. He said the administration is “committed to restocking the reserve once we’re through this emergency.”
The price of crude oil on U.S. and international markets fell about 4% by the early afternoon.
Administration officials have been scrambling to devise a way to lower gas prices, which have risen as the United States and other nations have cut back imports of Russian oil and gas in the wake of its invasion of Ukraine. As of Wednesday, the average price of a gallon of gasoline in the United States was $4.24, according to AAA, up from $3.60 per gallon last month and $2.90 per gallon last year.
Biden has long tried to brace Americans for the economic reverberations of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine while also seeking to make it clear that the Russian president is the cause of the pain at the pump and rising prices elsewhere. His administration has used phrases like “Putin’s pump hike” in public messaging to underscore the point, including on Thursday. Republicans, meanwhile, have stressed that rising prices and inflation began before Russia’s aggression toward its neighbor, and accused the administration of using the conflict in Europe as a cover for policies that have hurt American consumers.
Concerned about the effect of higher gas prices on both the economy and Democrats’ prospects for the midterm elections, the administration has explored several options, including a gas tax holiday and a “windfall profits” tax on energy companies, accusing them of price gouging.
“I think it’s overdue,” said Jay Hakes, who led the Energy Information Administration during the Clinton administration and was director of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library. He said that “if it is paired with some effort at conservation, if you ask people to obey the speed limit, then the reserve (withdrawal) should be enough.”
Hakes said that “these aren’t humongous amounts.” But he noted that commodity markets have their own psychology and that fairly small amounts can have an impact.
The administration also announced that it would invoke the Defense Production Act to encourage the domestic development of critical minerals needed for producing clean energy technologies such as batteries used for storing renewable energy and in electric vehicles.
Drawdowns from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve are rare, but Biden has turned to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve before. On Nov. 23, Biden announced he would withdraw 50 million barrels to lower gasoline prices in coordination with U.S. allies to “address the mismatch” between supply and demand during the pandemic. And earlier this month, the Energy Department announced plans to release 30 million barrels of oil from the reserve given the effect of Russia’s Ukraine invasion.
This most recent move, like the one earlier this month, targets the approximately 2 million barrels a day of Russian oil that the administration says are off the market because of a “buyer’s strike.”
“With the previous SPR releases, the Biden administration has been targeting price, which marked a break from prior policy of using stockpile releases to backfill a major supply disruption or refinery outages,” Helima Croft, head of global commodity strategy at RBC Capital Markets, said in a note to investors, adding that with the Biden administration “promising further sanctions if Russia continues to wage war in Ukraine, we believe that the SPR release is being used as a tool to blunt the impact of these foreign policy decisions for U.S. consumers.”
Republicans, meanwhile, are pressing Biden to expand oil drilling here at home. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released a statement saying that “releasing additional oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve must be accompanied by a plan to increase production and backfill the supply.” Cassidy said that “the Biden administration must not put our future energy security at risk for a short-term attempt to salvage the president’s plummeting poll numbers.”
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve has been a largely bipartisan project. It was established after the Arab members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries embargoed the United States because of its assistance to Israel during the Yom Kippur War in 1973. President Gerald Ford signed the Energy Policy and Conservation Act on Dec. 22, 1975, establishing the reserve. President Jimmy Carter constructed facilities at salt domes used for storage along the Gulf of Mexico coast. President Ronald Reagan continued to purchase oil for the stockpile.
At its peak, the reserve stored 726.6 million barrels, but Congress and the Trump administration sold off portions of it for budgetary reasons. The reserve’s inventory stood at 568.3 million barrels on March 25.
Like many previous drawdowns, the Biden administration plans on giving crude oil from the reserve to private oil companies as part of a swap. The companies pledge to return the oil at a later date when the crisis is over.
The administration’s decision came as members of OPEC+ — a combination of OPEC and non--OPEC oil exporters such as Russia — are planning to consult this week on production plans. The United States has asked Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to increase production by about 2 million barrels a day, but relations with the Saudi kingdom have been frayed. The Saudis, whose oil installations have been attacked by Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen, wants U.S. security guarantees. The kingdom also, as a matter of policy, prefers to keep a cushion of about 2 million barrels a day for even greater supply disruptions.
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Gunmen in the early hours of Thursday, burned down buildings in the premises of the Nnewi South Local Government Area, killing a security man attached with the secretariat.
According to a local resident, the gunmen who are members of a gang terrorizing the area, arrived the area at about 12 midnight, shooting sporadically before going inside the premises to set the building ablaze.
They had afterwards, locked up the premises before driving away.
As at 9am when TNC correspondent got to the scene, the corpse of the security man was still lying in a pool of his own blood along the road.
It was observed that the buildings razed down included the Education office, the works department and the Nnewi South traditional rulers’ office.
Meanwhile, Governor Chukwuma Soludo has condemned the attack by arsonists, saying his heart bleeds over the mindless destruction of the key buildings within the local government.
Soludo condemned the act this morning when he visited the scene of arson attack in Nnewi South Local Government.
The Governor who was accompanied by the State Commissioner of police and other head of security agencies condemned the attack as mindless and very unfortunate.
“Sometimes I query what can be the justification for these kinds of acts.
“Whatever may be the motive, arson and bloodletting cannot be part of it because that way you are impoverishing the people the more.
“Okay you come and burn this, what happens?
“The more that should have been used to hire teachers, provide roads, water and other basic needs of the people will now be used to start rebuilding all these.
“Who loses- the ordinary man in the street?
“This is just mindless,” he said.
The Governor assured that these acts of criminalities and lawlessness will not continue.
He urged the security agencies to go after the criminals and fish them out to face the law.
The governor appealed to people of the state not to despair, adding that the state will rise again and no amount of repression can prevail or thwart the efforts of the government to build a strong and safe Anambra State. | https://www.thenews-chronicle.com/148251-2/ | 2022-04-01T00:49:17Z |
A well-known entertainer swept up in the so-called "sting of the century" - accused of laundering hundreds of thousands of dollars for a drug importation operation - has been dealt a legal blow after a judge at the High Court at Auckland declined his bid for continued name suppression.
However, the person's name can't yet be revealed because he and three co-defendants intend to appeal the judgment.
The four defendants are among the roughly 40 people charged in New Zealand in June as part of Operation Trojan Shield, a global sting targeting alleged criminals using what they thought was an encrypted messaging app.
In reality, the app was created by the FBI and the Australian Federal Police - an attempt to get intel on criminal groups. Worldwide, more than 800 people were swept up in the sting.
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After he was granted interim name suppression at Rotorua District Court last year, the Herald was allowed to identify him only as a well-known entertainer. Details of his career cannot be reported without identifying him.
The hearing to determine if his name suppression should continue had been postponed multiple times since August due to Covid-19 lockdown restrictions on the judicial system. But a hearing did take place last month, and Justice Woolford's judgment was released to the media today.
Revealing the defendant's name prior to trial would damage his ability to make a living as an entertainer, defence counsel Ron Mansfield QC said last month.
"He would be reliant on a benefit if he was not able to do any work," Mansfield argued. "That damage to his reputation would be permanent even if he was found to be not guilty of these allegations." | https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/crime/entertainer-loses-name-suppression-bid-but-cannot-yet-be-revealed/HBDCKWBZXWJOM2Y3Q7T6OPEUD4/?c_id=1&objectid=12515060&ref=rss | 2022-04-01T00:49:18Z |
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2022 MotoGP Argentina Grand Prix – How to watch, session times & more
MotoGP returns to Argentina for the first time in three years this weekend, with the Autodromo Termas de Rio Hondo hosting the third round of the season. Here's the full updated schedule for the 2022 Argentina Grand Prix.
Due to delays in shipping after a cargo plane developed a technical glitch, Friday running in Argentina has been cancelled, with both FP1 and FP2 moved to Saturday.
FP4 has been scrapped, with a shorter 30-minute FP3 session taking its place. Timings of Sunday warm-up and the race itself remain unchanged.
The updated schedule can be found below:
2022 MotoGP Argentina Grand Prix session timings
2022 MotoGP Argentina Grand Prix sessions timings in Argentina
Saturday 2nd April 2022
- Free Practice 1: 10:35 - 11:20 local time
- Free Practice 2: 13:25 - 14:10 local time
- Free Practice 3: 16:25 - 16:55 local time
- Qualifying: 17:05 - 17:45 local time
Sunday 3rd April 2022
- Warm up: 10:40 - 11:00 local time
- Race: 15:00 local time
2022 MotoGP Argentina Grand Prix session timings in the UK
Saturday 2nd April 2022
- Free Practice 1: 14:35 - 15:20 BST
- Free Practice 2: 17:25 - 18:10 BST
- Free Practice 3: 20:25 - 20:55 BST
- Qualifying: 21:05 - 22:45 BST
Sunday 3rd April 2022
- Warm up: 14:40 - 15:00 BST
- Race: 19:00 BST
2022 MotoGP Argentina Grand Prix session timings in Europe
Saturday 2nd April 2022
- Free Practice 1: 15:35 - 16:20 CEST
- Free Practice 2: 18:25 - 19:10 CEST
- Free Practice 3: 21:25 - 21:55 CEST
- Qualifying: 22:05 - 22:45 CEST
Sunday 3rd April 2022
- Warm up: 15:40 - 16:00 CEST
- Race: 20:00 CEST
2022 MotoGP Argentina Grand Prix session timings in the US
Saturday 2nd April 2022
- Free Practice 1: 09:35 - 10:20 ET / 06:35 - 07:20 PT
- Free Practice 2: 12:25 - 13:10 ET / 09:25 - 10:10 PT
- Free Practice 3: 15:25 - 15:55 ET / 12:25 - 12:55 PT
- Qualifying: 16:05 - 16:45 ET / 13:05 - 13:45 PT
Sunday 3rd April 2022
- Warm-up: 09:40 - 10:00 ET / 06:40 - 07:00 PT
- Race: 14:00 ET / 11:00 PT
2022 MotoGP Argentina Grand Prix session timings in Australia
Sunday 3rd April 2022
- Free Practice 1: 00:35 - 01:20 AEDT
- Free Practice 2: 02:25 - 03:10 AEST
- Free Practice 3: 05:25 - 05:55 AEST
- Qualifying: 06:05 - 06:45 AEST
- Warm-up: 23:40 - 00:00 AEST
Monday 4th April 2022
- Race: 04:00 AEST
Please note daylight saving ends in Australia on Sunday April 3 at 3am
2022 MotoGP Argentina Grand Prix session timings in Japan
Saturday 2nd April 2022
- Free Practice 1: 22:35 - 23:20 JST
Sunday 3rd April 2022
- Free Practice 2: 01:25 - 02:10 JST
- Free Practice 3: 04:25 - 04:55 JST
- Qualifying: 05:05 - 05:45 JST
- Warm-up: 22:40 - 23:00 JST
Monday 4th April 2022
- Race: 03:00 JST
2022 MotoGP Argentina Grand Prix session timings in India
Saturday 2nd April 2022
- Free Practice 1: 19:05 - 19:50 IST
- Free Practice 2: 21:55 - 22:40 IST
Sunday 3rd April 2022
- Free Practice 3: 00:55 - 01:25 IST
- Qualifying: 01:35 - 02:15 IST
- Warm-up: 19:10 - 19:30 IST
- Race: 23:30 IST
Can’t find your country or region in the list? Check the MotoGP schedule page for the broadcast times in your local timezone.
Can I stream the Argentina MotoGP?
MotoGP has its own on-demand streaming service, offering live broadcast of practice, qualifying and the race, as well as highlights. The MotoGP Video pass is available for an annual fee of 139.99 euros. Several local broadcasters also stream MotoGP races on their official websites.
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ACCRA: Ghana President Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo on Thursday officially opened the brand-new state-of-the art Nissan Navara assembly near the capital in a development the company said marked the country as the “benchmark for the African automotive industry”.
The plant is the culmination of a journey that began in 2018 when Nissan became the first mover in the country to sign a memorandum of understanding with the government to work towards creating the Ghana Automotive Development Policy.
Nissan selected Japan Motors, one of its two long standing distributors in the country, as its licenced assembler in 2020. Work on the 5000 sq. m plant began shortly afterward and today, 17 months later, the plant was officially commissioned by the president as the first Navaras began rolling off the assembly lines.
Nissan Africa managing director, Mike Whitfield, said it was an incredible joyous and emotional experience.
“Less than eight months ago, the Nissan plant in Rosslyn South Africa passed its final test to be given the green light to start manufacturing the all new ‘built of more’ Nissan Navara. Right at that time, a key group from this plant graduated in the same plant, having received extensive and intensive training on the assembling of these vehicles.
“Just over a month ago, this brand-new assembly plant passed its own final test – the very same one that the Rosslyn plant had to pass because in the world of Nissan there is only one standard – it is Nissan’s. I can tell you all, without any fear of contradiction, that this is the most modern, most state-of the art plant anywhere in West Africa.”
The plant, he said, was proof of the fantastic public private partnership between the government of Ghana, Japan Motors and Nissan Africa.
“The existence of this plant is tribute to the passion and commitment of Japan Motors investing US$ 9-million, which in itself would not have been possible without the security and certainty offered by the government of Ghana’s progressive automotive industry development policy which was signed into law in record time.
“Ghana today stands as a benchmark for the African automotive industry, an example of what can be done when there is a will and a vision.”
Japan Motors MD, Salem Kalmoni, whose grandfather began what would become Japan Motors 100 years ago, said the US $9-million investment was proof of his family’s commitment to the country and the government, creating jobs and opportunities in the country.
“To borrow from the Minister of Trade and Industry Alan Kyerematen; we have indeed ‘put our skin into it’.”
Kalmoni said he hoped that the government would now fully implement the Ghana Automotive Development Policy, after having identified vehicle assembly and automotive component manufacturing as a strategic anchor industry for its Ten Point Plan for Ghana’s industrial development.
Whitfield paid tribute too to Nissan’s other distributor in Ghana, APL Nissan.
“I am grateful too today for our continued friendship and association with Subhi Accad and his company APL Nissan Ghana, who together with Japan Motors are Nissan’s two sole distributors in Ghana. I have no doubt that together these two companies will put Nissan right back up as the top selling automotive brand in Ghana once more.” | https://www.newzimbabwe.com/ghana-president-opens-state-of-the-art-nissan-navara-assembly-plant/ | 2022-04-01T00:49:19Z |
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SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. (KOVR) – Authorities in a small California community are investigating after they say a driver was forced to pull over, then shot several times while still in the vehicle.
Neighbor Connie Ternes in the small town of Hood said the incident was shocking.
“I can’t even fathom that that would happen out here,” she said. “This is pretty quiet of an area, somewhat isolated from things like that.”
Locals Darcy and Lance Seppi live on a property nearby and heard the gunfire.
“I started hearing shots, ‘Boom, boom, boom,’” Darcy Seppi said.
Investigators with the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office said the driver of a Land Rover was forced off the main road by another driver who then started shooting.
The Land Rover ended up riddled with more than 20 bullet holes.
“It is stunning that the victim walked away to see another day,” Sgt. Rodney Grassmann said.
The victim crawled to the passenger side and escaped into an open field to call police, taking shots to the stomach and back.
Investigators are working to determine if the individuals knew each other.
“There could be many things,” Grassmann said. “Perhaps there was an unknown road rage incident where that driver had done something that offended the other driver. I don’t think the public has to worry about some crazed person randomly shooting at people.”
The neighbors say the shooting is unusual in the small town of around 300 people, and they are left questioning the motive.
“I can’t wrap my head around it,” Ternes said. “Who would do that? What is the reason in the middle of the night, shooting at someone so many times?”
Investigators say they do not believe the incident was gang-related.
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As the only Israeli in the National Basketball Association, Deni Avdija has not been shy about his Jewish and Israeli pride.
The 21-year-old has shared Hanukkah with his Washington Wizards teammates, spoken at the team’s Jewish Heritage Night and attempted to grow the NBA’s popularity grow in Israel.
After multiple violent attacks in Israel in the past week, Avdija again used his platform to express support for his home country.
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“My heart is with Israel,” Avdija told reporters, according to Israel Hayom. “I am very sad to hear about what is happening in Israel. There are things that are bigger than basketball and with how much I try to represent us in the NBA, it is difficult for me.”
He continued: “My friends and family are in Israel, I watch the news almost every day, I watch Israeli TV. My heart goes out to the families and to the people of Israel, let’s hope it ends as soon as possible. I will not get into politics, but I am sending a hug and love. It’s hard to watch.”
The 6-foot-9 small forward has appeared in all 76 of the Wizards’ games this season, starting in six. He is averaging 8.1 points per game.
Avdija made history as the highest-drafted Israeli in NBA history when he was selected ninth overall in the 2020 NBA draft. | https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-702938 | 2022-04-01T00:49:20Z |
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Posted: Mar 31, 2022 11:59 AMUpdated: Mar 31, 2022 12:03 PM
State Supt. of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister Visits Kane Elementary School
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State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister was in Bartlesville on Thursday to visit Kane Elementary School.
Joined by Bartlesville Public Schools Superintendent Chuck McCauley and Kane Elementary School Principal Tammy Krause, Hofmeister toured the school with stops to see two of the virtual classrooms and a Project Lead the way class.
Hofmeister was greeted along the way by 5th graders in the leadership program who gave Hofmeister a good insight on what it is like not only to be a student at Kane, but also the good feeling these youngster get when the help the younger students.
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WASHINGTON — The House on Thursday passed a bill capping the monthly cost of insulin at $35 for insured patients, part of an election-year push by Democrats for price curbs on prescription drugs at a time of rising inflation.
Experts say the legislation, which passed 232-193, would provide significant relief for privately insured patients with skimpier plans and for Medicare enrollees facing rising out-of-pocket costs for their insulin. Some could save hundreds of dollars annually, and all insured patients would get the benefit of predictable monthly costs for insulin. The bill would not help the uninsured.
But the Affordable Insulin Now Act will serve as a political vehicle to rally Democrats and force Republicans who oppose it into uncomfortable votes ahead of the midterms. For the legislation to pass Congress, 10 Republican senators would have to vote in favor. Democrats acknowledge they don't have an answer for how that's going to happen.
“If 10 Republicans stand between the American people being able to get access to affordable insulin, that's a good question for 10 Republicans to answer,” said Rep. Dan Kildee, D-Mich., a cosponsor of the House bill. “Republicans get diabetes, too. Republicans die from diabetes.”
Public opinion polls have consistently shown support across party lines for congressional action to limit drug costs.
But Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., complained the legislation is only “a small piece of a larger package around government price controls for prescription drugs." Critics say the bill would raise premiums and fails to target pharmaceutical middlemen seen as contributing to high list prices for insulin.
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, said Democrats could have a deal on prescription drugs if they drop their bid to authorize Medicare to negotiate prices. “Do Democrats really want to help seniors, or would they rather have the campaign issue?" Grassley said.
The insulin bill, which would take effect in 2023, represents just one provision of a much broader prescription drug package in President Joe Biden's social and climate legislation.
In addition to a similar $35 cap on insulin, the Biden bill would authorize Medicare to negotiate prices for a range of drugs, including insulin. It would penalize drugmakers who raise prices faster than inflation and overhaul the Medicare prescription drug benefit to limit out-of-pocket costs for enrollees.
Biden's agenda passed the House only to stall in the Senate because Democrats could not reach consensus. Party leaders haven't abandoned hope of getting the legislation moving again, and preserving its drug pricing curbs largely intact.
The idea of a $35 monthly cost cap for insulin actually has a bipartisan pedigree. The Trump administration had created a voluntary option for Medicare enrollees to get insulin for $35, and the Biden administration continued it.
In the Senate, Republican Susan Collins of Maine and Democrat Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire are working on a bipartisan insulin bill. Georgia Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock has introduced legislation similar to the House bill, with the support of Sen. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York.
Stung by criticism that Biden's economic policies spur inflation, Democrats are redoubling efforts to show how they'd help people cope with costs. On Thursday, the Commerce Department reported a key inflation gauge jumped 6.4% in February compared with a year ago, the largest year-over-year rise since January 1982.
But experts say the House bill would not help uninsured people, who face the highest out-of-pocket costs for insulin. Also, people with diabetes often take other medications as well as insulin. That's done to treat the diabetes itself, along with other serious health conditions often associated with the disease. The House legislation would not help with those costs, either. Collins says she's looking for a way to help uninsured people through her bill.
About 37 million Americans have diabetes, and an estimated 6 million to 7 million use insulin to keep their blood sugars under control. It’s an old drug, refined and improved over the years, that has seen relentless price increases.
Steep list prices don't reflect the rates insurance plans negotiate with manufacturers. But those list prices are used to calculate cost-sharing amounts that patients owe. Patients who can’t afford their insulin reduce or skip doses, a strategy born of desperation, which can lead to serious complications and even death.
Economist Sherry Glied of New York University said the market for insulin is a “total disaster” for many patients, particularly those with skimpy insurance plans or no insurance.
“This will make private insurance for people with diabetes a much more attractive proposition,” said Glied. | https://www.10tv.com/article/news/nation-world/insulin-cap-35-dollars-month-bill/507-855508ee-6b9d-4ce8-9937-22fa115af232 | 2022-04-01T00:49:20Z |
SURPRISE, Ariz. — Cody Bellinger’s night at the plate Wednesday wasn’t overly impressive. He chopped a grounder for an out. He lofted a popup so high that it got lost in the sky at Goodyear Ballpark and fell for a hit — his first knock in nearly a week. Another advantageous count led to a well-struck groundball swallowed up by the shortstop.
But his tinkering with his stance had at least temporarily paused. He was using the same setup as he had the night before, his bat head at a 45-degree angle as his hands waggled before each pitch.
That constitutes progress for the former MVP who is stuck in a malaise and in search of a feel that matches with actual results.
“Belli operates fast,” conceded Brant Brown, one of the Dodgers’ hitting coaches, when asked Thursday about the constant tinkering that has made Bellinger’s stance a subject of scrutiny with each plate appearance. “And we want to support him. He’s always looking at himself in the mirror. It’s just navigating through that process and trying to be more in tune with what the real is versus the feel. We have seen some progress.”
That progress has been slow going. Last summer, Bellinger said he struggled to adapt to the lack of strength in his surgically repaired right shoulder. Now, he’s acclimating to a shoulder that feels strong and healthy, if not too tight.
“His body’s not the same,” Brown said.
Bellinger has said he’s seeking a “happy medium” between the slap-heavy, contact-based survival mode he was in for much of the postseason — when he was more of a regular contributor after being one of baseball’s worst hitters during the regular season.
But his tinkering with his stance had at least temporarily paused. He was using the same setup as he had the night before, his bat head at a 45-degree angle as his hands waggled before each pitch.
That constitutes progress for the former MVP who is stuck in a malaise and in search of a feel that matches with actual results.
“Belli operates fast,” conceded Brant Brown, one of the Dodgers’ hitting coaches, when asked Thursday about the constant tinkering that has made Bellinger’s stance a subject of scrutiny with each plate appearance. “And we want to support him. He’s always looking at himself in the mirror. It’s just navigating through that process and trying to be more in tune with what the real is versus the feel. We have seen some progress.”
That progress has been slow going. Last summer, Bellinger said he struggled to adapt to the lack of strength in his surgically repaired right shoulder. Now, he’s acclimating to a shoulder that feels strong and healthy, if not too tight.
“His body’s not the same,” Brown said.
Bellinger has said he’s seeking a “happy medium” between the slap-heavy, contact-based survival mode he was in for much of the postseason — when he was more of a regular contributor after being one of baseball’s worst hitters during the regular season. | https://theathletic.com/3222605/2022/03/31/its-his-swing-dodgers-hitting-coaches-providing-support-during-cody-bellingers-spring-struggles/ | 2022-04-01T00:49:20Z |
PHOENIX, March 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "Hope is there, you just have to open your eyes to see it." LaRoie S. Davis was raised in a family-oriented neigborhood in South Phoenix that has seen its fair share of challenges over the years. Though hard times and challenges continued, it was through his faith in God that he realized there was a purpose to life. Despite his circumstances, he always had hope. Today, he continues to be fueled by the value of our individual purpose. Through this, and the success he achieved in life, he was inspired to launch the conscious clothing company Small Give Big Hope. The goal of the clothing brand is to spread the message that you, the community, and your faith matters.
The Davis Community Wellness Foundation (DCWF) is hosting a private fundraising event to introduce the new brand. With conscious thought-provoking designs, the Small Give Big Hope merchandise funds DCWF's Mission: to foster hope in communities affected by challenging circumstances, through support, education and awareness.
The invite-only launch event will be held at the Heritage at Sportsman's Park in Glendale on April 9, 2022 at 6:00pm, and features a cocktail hour, dinner, runway show and fireworks.
LaRoie S. Davis, founder of the foundation, says, "This brand has a message for everyone, and the Davis Community Wellness Foundation has a vision to empower communities to find hope and build resilience.
Through collaborative efforts with community leaders and organizations, this Phoenix-bred social enterprise will provide assistance to those looking for a glimmer of hope, freedom, and purpose.
Local media are invited to attend the event and can RSVP their attendance by emailing Cheryl James via the contact information above.
Small Give Big Hope is the fundraising initiative of Davis Community Wellness Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, empowering communities to find hope and build resilience. We design apparel to raise awareness of, and attention to, a lifestyle of action and opportunities for a better life. We believe in dreaming beyond your current limitations, and then taking the steps to make that a reality. When you make a purchase, you join a movement. Purchase merchandise and learn more at www.SmallGiveBigHope.com.
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Clarksville, TN – Calling all city-dwelling green thumbs! The City of Clarksville ranked No. 11, out of 196 U.S. cities, as one of 2022’s Best Cities for Urban Gardening by LawnStarter on March 28th, 2022.
The study, conducted by LawnStarter in celebration of Lawn and Garden Month in April, sought to identify the cities that provided the most opportunities for their communities to grow food and plants with minimal space.
Based on LawnStarter’s metric system, the City of Clarksville received an overall score of 34.83 and scored significantly well in the ‘Biggest Yard’ category.
Other cities in Tennesee included Knoxville (13), Murfreesboro (14), and Chattanooga (17).
What is Urban Gardening?
According to Burpee, urban gardening is the process of growing plants in an urban environment, often by those who live in apartment buildings, high rises, or other residences with limited outdoor space or semi-private community gardens.
Urban gardening methods can include using window boxes and pots on a windowsill to container gardens on a concrete patio or balcony. An urban garden can take on various forms, depending on the amount of space you have or what you plan on growing.
LawnStarter is a startup that strives to make lawn care easy, affordable, and reliable. For more information about this study, visit www.lawnstarter.com/blog/studies/best-cities-urban-gardening/#methodology. | https://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2022/03/31/city-of-clarksville-ranks-11th-in-2022s-best-cities-for-urban-gardening/ | 2022-04-01T00:49:21Z |
Gnosis (GNO) traded 9.8% lower against the dollar during the 1 day period ending at 18:00 PM E.T. on March 31st. Gnosis has a total market cap of $791.53 million and approximately $21.49 million worth of Gnosis was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. One Gnosis coin can currently be bought for $424.41 or 0.00927083 BTC on popular exchanges. In the last seven days, Gnosis has traded up 25.6% against the dollar.
Here is how related cryptocurrencies have performed in the last 24 hours:
- Binance USD (BUSD) traded 0% lower against the dollar and now trades at $1.00 or 0.00002186 BTC.
- Polygon (MATIC) traded down 4% against the dollar and now trades at $1.63 or 0.00003555 BTC.
- Polygon (MATIC) traded up 1% against the dollar and now trades at $1.65 or 0.00004286 BTC.
- Crypto.com Coin (CRO) traded up 5% against the dollar and now trades at $0.41 or 0.00001075 BTC.
- Dai (DAI) traded 0% higher against the dollar and now trades at $1.00 or 0.00002183 BTC.
- Chainlink (LINK) traded 0.6% lower against the dollar and now trades at $17.00 or 0.00037142 BTC.
- Parkgene (GENE) traded flat against the dollar and now trades at $25.59 or 0.00045023 BTC.
- DREP (DREP) traded flat against the dollar and now trades at $1.96 or 0.00003398 BTC.
- DREP [old] (DREP) traded flat against the dollar and now trades at $1.96 or 0.00003399 BTC.
- FTX Token (FTT) traded down 4.1% against the dollar and now trades at $49.01 or 0.00107067 BTC.
Gnosis Coin Profile
According to CryptoCompare, “Gnosis is a decentralized prediction market built on the Ethereum protocol. Gnosis provides an open platform for anyone to predict the outcome of any event and plans to drastically simplify the creation of customized prediction market applications. GNO is an Ethereum-based token that is used to incentivize long-term participation in the Gnosis platform. “
Gnosis Coin Trading
It is usually not currently possible to purchase alternative cryptocurrencies such as Gnosis directly using US dollars. Investors seeking to acquire Gnosis should first purchase Ethereum or Bitcoin using an exchange that deals in US dollars such as Changelly, Gemini or Coinbase. Investors can then use their newly-acquired Ethereum or Bitcoin to purchase Gnosis using one of the exchanges listed above.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said Thursday that the Justice Department has closed without criminal charges an investigation into political fundraising activity at his former business.
“As I said from the beginning and have maintained throughout this process, I was confident that after a thorough review the Justice Department would find all of my activities to be lawful,” DeJoy said in a statement provided to The Associated Press. “I have always adhered to the law in my personal and professional life.”
He added that he was “not surprised” that the department had concluded its investigation and that he was “pleased that this episode is over.”
The Justice Department declined to comment. But it is standard practice for department officials to reveal to defense lawyers that their investigations have concluded without charges rather than make that announcement themselves. A DeJoy spokesman said DeJoy’s lawyer had received that notification from the department.
DeJoy, a wealthy former logistics executive and GOP donor, was appointed postmaster general in 2020 by the Board of Governors controlled by then-President Donald Trump. He remains in the position in the Biden administration. He confirmed the existence of a Justice Department investigation last June when his spokesman said investigators were examining campaign contributions made by employees who worked for him when he was in the private sector.
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This story has been corrected to show that DeJoy was appointed by Trump-controlled Board of Governors, not Trump himself. | https://www.fox44news.com/news/national-world-news/postmaster-general-says-hes-been-cleared-in-federal-probe/ | 2022-04-01T00:49:20Z |
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Which basketball hoop is best?
Imagine playing basketball with your friends only to find that a group of kids has already taken over your favorite court. You’ll never face this dilemma again if you have a hoop at home.
If you want a high-quality basketball hoop for your driveway, the Silverback In-Ground Basketball Hoop is worth your attention. It’s an arena-style hoop made with durable steel and delivers elite performance thanks to its tempered glass backboard and breakaway rim.
What to know before you buy a basketball hoop
Location
You’re going to need ample space to work with if you want a basketball hoop for your home. Driveways are a popular location for hoops, and they’re also the safest since you can put one close to your house. It’s recommended to do so, especially if you have small children, as there’s less chance that the ball will roll or bounce onto the street.
Hoop type
There are three types of home basketball hoops: in-ground, portable and mounted.
In-ground hoops are placed into the ground with cement, so they’re more of a long-term or permanent option. Portable hoops are the most versatile since you can move them around easily, and they have bases that need to be filled with water or stand to stay in place. Both hoop types have mechanisms for adjusting height, so they’re both excellent options for young players who are still growing physically.
Mountable hoops are usually placed on walls or over garage doors. They’re the least expensive option, but unfortunately, they don’t have as many features as in-ground or portable hoops. For example, if you have the space to do so, you must remove a mounted hoop and relocate it to adjust the height.
Playability
If all you want to do is shoot around occasionally, you can save yourself a few dollars by going with a mountable hoop if you have somewhere to put it. However, if you want something that can last you for years and help you or your child develop as a player, a portable or in-ground hoop is the better option. They’re more durable and are engineered with advanced metrics to deliver a professional-level experience.
What to look for in a quality basketball hoop
Backboard size
Small backboards make for an easier target and are designed for children learning to play the game. Backboards with a width of 32 to 48 inches are considered youth sizes and are usually cheaper than hoops with larger backboards. 48 to 52 inches is considered regulation-size and the best option for adults and experienced players.
Backboard material
The backboard can be tempered glass, polycarbonate or acrylic. Tempered glass backboards are the most expensive as it delivers the best bounce and is used for backboards across all competitive levels. Polycarbonate and acrylic backboards are durable and less delicate than tempered glass, making them excellent options for portable hoops.
Height adjustability
The basketball hoops used in the National Basketball Association are 10 feet high, and while that’s the height teenagers and adults should be playing with, younger players need lower nets. As they grow and develop, you can adjust the hoop’s height based on your strength and skill level. Also, lowering the height on a portable hoop can make storage easier.
How much you can expect to spend on a basketball hoop
You can find youth portable and mountable basketball hoops for $100-$300, but if you’re looking for a regulation-size in-ground or portable hoop, it can cost you anywhere from $500-$2,000.
Basketball hoop FAQ
Can in-ground hoops be moved?
A. Some newer in-ground hoops come with goals that can change their orientation and detachable upper portions. However, removing an in-ground hoop can be complicated and requires professional assistance.
Is it better to use water or sand to fill a portable hoop base?
A. Water is more convenient, but sand is denser, so it’s more reliable and adds more weight. More weight means less shifting or shaking, which can be common once water leaks or evaporates from the base.
What’s the best basketball hoop to buy?
Top basketball hoop
Silverback In-Ground Basketball Hoop
What you need to know: This in-ground hoop has sturdy, powder-coated steel construction and offers gymnasium-style performance.
What you’ll love: It’s height adjustable between 7.5 and 10 feet and boasts a tinted tempered glass backboard. It can be unbolted to move around the net’s orientation and has a flexible breakaway rim. Also, it comes with a backboard pad and a five-year limited warranty.
What you should consider: Many customers report that it shakes too much on missed shots.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top basketball hoop for the money
Lifetime 52-Inch MVP Portable Basketball Hoop
What you need to know: It’s an excellent driveway hoop for those who want something easy to maneuver and light on the wallet.
What you’ll love: The backboard isn’t as large as an arena-style basketball hoop, but it’s shatterproof, and at 52 inches, it’s enough for casual pick-up games. It’s adjustable between 7.5 and 10 feet and has a high-quality rim flexible rim.
What you should consider: Assembly isn’t complicated, but it can be time-consuming, even with quality tools.
Where to buy: Sold by Dick’s Sporting Goods
Worth checking out
Spalding The Beast Glass Portable Basketball Hoop
What you need to know: This is a high-quality hoop with premium features you wouldn’t find on other portable models.
What you’ll love: It has a sturdy alloy-steel frame, a 54-inch tempered glass backboard, and a screw jack lift for easy height-adjusting. The base has four wheels and can be filled with water or sand.
What you should consider: Some reported that the base leaks if filled with water and that sand works best to avoid this.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Odessan convicted of first-degree murder
Mar. 31—An Ector County jury Thursday convicted an Odessa man of shooting another local man to death in July 2018.
The jury took just 90 minutes to convict Rondale Gerrod Farris, 41, of first-degree murder, felony murder because they found he was a felon in illegal possession of a firearm, and engaging in organized crime because they believe he's a member of the Crips, a criminal street gang.
The jurors will return Friday morning to begin the punishment phase of the trial.
Assistant Ector County District Attorney Melissa Williams told jurors during closing arguments that the only way they'd be able to acquit Farris in the death of Treginale White was if they "disregarded the laws of physics and their own eyes."
White, 41, was shot to death outside a convenience store at Highway 80 and Eighth Street on July 13, 2018.
Williams and her co-counsel, Scott Turner, based their case on the testimony of Thurman Williams, who came forward more than three years after the shooting to say he saw Farris shoot the victim, and surveillance tapes that showed White dropping to the ground seconds after Farris exited the store and shots are heard ringing out.
They also relied heavily on the testimony of a deputy medical examiner who testified the three shots that struck White were fired within less than three to four feet based upon the soot and gunpowder left on his face.
The prosecutors provided evidence indicating Farris shot White after being alerted by Christopher George that White was engaged in a fistfight with his former brother-in-law, Michael Donte Taylor, and White's brother was fighting Farris' brother, Gilbert Silver.
Defense attorney Jeff Nicholson told jurors that he can't prove beyond a reasonable doubt Taylor shot White, but it is possible he did. Nicholson also told jurors the state's only actual eyewitness, Thurman Williams, testified because he wanted to "get his butt out of jail."
"Just being there doesn't make him guilty," Nicholson said of his client.
Although the store's display cases block anyone from seeing the gunman as he actually fires the weapon, the prosecutors told jurors the video and the location of the spent shell casings prove Farris was the only possible shooter.
The video shows no one else within four feet of the victim at the time the shots were fired and the angles the bullets entered White's vehicle show they had to have come from Farris, Melissa Williams told jurors. The fact the empty shell casings fell roughly two feet from each other and so close to White's body support the video's images showing Farris running toward White and then away from the scene.
That physical evidence also supports the testimony of Thurman Williams, the prosecutors said.
Thurman Williams testified Wednesday he had seen Taylor, Silver and the White brothers arguing at Club Tequila earlier in the evening and he witnessed Farris shooting White after he stopped to buy cigarettes at the store.
Nicholson, who has a law firm in Lubbock, reminded jurors that three women, Claudia Perez, Barshavia Wallace and Endaisha Loudermill testified they didn't see White arguing with anyone at the bar that night.
Perez testified she saw Taylor arguing with Treginale White that night, leave and return with a gun. However, she told jurors she, Wallace and Loudermill were already fleeing the parking lot in her car when the shots rang out so she doesn't know who fired the shots. Wallace and Loudermill testified they didn't see the shooting, either.
Nicholson also pointed out White's brother, Roderick White, told police an hour after the incident the man who fought his brother and later shot him had braids and was wearing a tan and burgandy shirt. Farris is clearly wearing a blue shirt on the surveillance tape.
When being questioned by the state, Roderick White blamed his emotional state for the confusion. Yes, he identified Taylor as the man who fought his brother that night, but he did not shoot his brother, he said.
While George is awaiting trial on a murder charge in the case, authorities have never been able to locate Silver or Taylor. Nor have the men been charged. Farris' girlfriend, Myessha Morill, is also awaiting trial. According to prosecutors she sent money to Farris in California prior to his arrest through Silver. She's been charged with hindering apprehension.
Roderick White told jurors he came to Odessa from Lubbock to celebrate his birthday with his brother. He testified both of them had been members of the Bloods criminal street gang and had spent time in prison, but they were trying to put that life behind them.
Treginale had been out of prison for about 18 months after serving nearly 20 years in prison for murder and was going to church and supporting himself by collecting and selling scrap metal, Roderick White said.
"He was trying to transform his life into something different," he said.
The night his brother died, they'd spent about two hours at Club Tequila and one of Treginale's friends asked them to follow her to a nearby 7-Eleven, but he wasn't sure what the plan was after that, Roderick White said.
After they got to the store, Roderick White said he stepped out of the car to smoke a cigarette and his brother began chatting with the girl. Shortly after that, a man in braids interrupted the two and he and Treginale began to argue over the girl and it escalated when the man in braids addressed Treginale as "cuz" which is an insult in the gang world, Roderick White said.
About that time, Roderick White said he and another man began exchanging words and when he turned to go toward the store's entrance the man "sucker punched" him in the back of the head.
Over the next few moments, Roderick White testified he and the man identified as Silver began to fight and he could hear his brother fighting with the man identified as Taylor.
"The next thing I know there was shots ringing out," Roderick White testified.
Nicholson's only two witnesses were Perez and Wallace, who he called back to the stand.
Both women testified again they didn't see Silver or Taylor at the bar, nor did they see Treginale White arguing with anyone at the bar.
As they were climbing in the car, the women said they heard several shots and they took off. After a few seconds, they decided to return to check on White. Both said they were so focused on getting into the car, they didn't see anyone arguing or anyone with a gun.
Dr. Tasha Greenberg, a deputy Tarrant County medical examiner, said White sustained three gunshot wounds. One grazed the area between his nose and upper lip, one entered a nostril and exited his left cheek and the third entered the top of his head.
The case is being presided over by visiting Judge Rodney Satterwhite.
Murder trial day 3 continues in Ector County | https://news.yahoo.com/odessan-convicted-first-degree-murder-000200039.html | 2022-04-01T00:49:22Z |
Whoopi Goldberg Erupts on 'The View' Co-Host Who Criticized Hollywood Elites
Whoopi Goldberg, one of the co-hosts of “The View,” has made headlines again for going after one of her other co-hosts who was labeling Hollywood as a group of “elites.”
While focusing on the incident of actor Will Smith slapping comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars, Tara Setmayer mentioned how she thought it was ridiculous that Smith got a standing ovation even after the incident.
“But then they give him a standing ovation, though, Whoopi. Which I think again goes back to why some people feel like Hollywood elites are a bunch of hypocrites. Because they go out there and they give these statements of moral superiority about things and political statement and then ….” Setmayer said, before Goldberg interrupted.
Goldberg criticized Setmayer for her view on the whole Smith-Rock slap and then said that she wants to “stop with this ‘elite’ stuff.”
“A lot of us work for a living. We work, we collect the check, we got families, we try to do the same thing, the good stuff that everybody else tries to do. And it really pisses me off when people start to talk about people who work in Hollywood,” Golberg said.
She objected to grouping all actors and anyone who works in Hollywood together and blaming them for things.
“If you’re pissed off about somebody or how they act, don’t put it on all of us, because that’s like saying all black people like chicken,” Goldberg added.
Whoopi Goldberg gets indignant when confronted with Hollywood’s elitism and moral hypocrisy.
“I just want to stop with this ‘elite’ stuff,” she whined. “Some of us work for a living … and it really pisses me off when people start to talk about people who work in Hollywood.” pic.twitter.com/NMkmJ6EKTz— Nicholas Fondacaro (@NickFondacaro) March 31, 2022
Setmayer argued that, to average Americans, all the Hollywood people who make millions of dollars do look like one big group.
“I’m talking about how average Americans look at that and it does come across that way,” Setmayer said. “I think there’s an argument to be made about the industry.”
“Some are making millions of dollars, but not everybody,” Goldberg responded.
Co-host Joy Behar backed up Goldberg, telling Setmayer, “You can’t paint all Hollywood people with one brush.”
Despite not wanting to paint everyone in Hollywood as an “elite” making millions, Goldberg is one of those Hollywood workers who makes millions of dollars each year.
It has been estimated that Goldberg makes about $5 to $6 million per year for her position on “The View,” Parade reported.
Her net worth is estimated to be about $60 million.
There were complaints after Goldberg’s comments that she is out of touch.
@Theview @JoyVBehar @sunny @WhoopiGoldberg your guest host today hit the nail square on the head saying fans see Hollywood elite the way will showed himself to be! Thats why so many fans no longer care about their craft. Whoopi getting upset by that shows how out of touch she is
— Jae Williams (@jaej79) March 31, 2022
Hollywood: good
Middle America: bad-Whoopi
— Darth Joosboxx (@hellcat1377) March 31, 2022
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Marvel Cinematic Universe's latest superhero is not, in the conventional sense, either "super" or a "hero," but he does have an unorthodox ailment and a weird skill-set to separate him from mere mortals. His name is Morbius, and while watching his origin story, you may get the feeling that somewhere in the cinematic multiverse, wires got crossed.
The film begins with a helicopter, transporting a cage to the sort of mist-shrouded isle you half expect King Kong to be inhabiting. But Dr. Michael Morbius (Jared Leto) is looking to capture smaller game as he approaches the mouth of a cave, hobbling with difficulty on two crutch-like canes.
Positioning himself behind the wires of the cage, he slices open the palm of his hand and, as a roar of batwings echoes from inside the cave, murmurs to the copter pilot "if you're gonna run, do it now."
A rare blood disease treated with a bit o' bat
It's tempting to say "consider yourself warned," but the film's first hour or so, while unremarkable, is decently crafted.
Born with a rare blood disease, Michael Morbius has spent his entire life working on two things — a cure, and origami paper-folding. Natch, it occurs to him to fold together bat and human DNA.
Because the FDA would be unlikely to approve human trials, he and his beautiful co-researcher Martine (Adria Arjona) head in a cargo ship for international waters off the coast of Long Island in the company of eight thuggish mercenaries — think bloodbags — and once Morbius has been injected with bat DNA, it's just a matter of time before things go vampiric.
Let it be said that some side-effects from dabbling in "chiropter-y" are less ghastly than others. Bat DNA evidently gives you great cheekbones and abs to go with increased strength and speed.
Less salutary effects include new fangs that sprout from his gums with decades of decay baked in, and claws that erupt from his fingers pre-filthed. I mean, sure...why not? Except this is a man whose hair has the kind of sheen that comes from brushing it three times a day.
One other thing: he now needs to drink human blood every six hours. Happily, on his way to declining a Nobel Prize, Dr. Morbius invented "artificial blood," though that only fools his system for a while.
Color coded smoke effects for a Jekyll and his Hyde
If you're expecting a conventional Marvel movie, you should be aware going in that what Director Daniel Espinoza and his writers have come up with is more a horror flick with Marvel bells and whistles.
That means Leto's Morbius gets purplish smoke effects to go with those fang-baring snarls as he's riding air currents in subway tunnels, while the similarly afflicted Hyde to his Jekyll – a schoolboy chum played as an adult by an amusingly hopped-up Matt Smith, gets blue-ish vapor trails and snappier lines.
But there isn't much tension to their story. Or logic. At one point, Morbius overhears some counterfeiters passing fake $100s, and commandeers their printing press to make what appears to be an artificial-blood machine — because the technologies for fake-bills and fake-blood match up? Maybe that works better in a comic book.
Bat guys everywhere you look
Speaking of which, when the DC Extended Universe first announced that Twilight star Robert Pattinson would play the lead in The Batman in their corner of the superhero multiverse, it seemed like a nice inside joke — from Vampire-teen to Bat-man. But now that the Marvelverse has Leto going full Dracula, it seems as if the casting maybe could've gone the other way 'round.
Leto is as persuasively haunted by the dark side of vigilantism as Pattinson was, and as a result of corporate positioning, is maybe more determined to avoid being a villain. Not unlike Venom, Morbius was a bad guy when he first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man comics, back in the 1970's. He needs to be at least an anti-hero now, if a franchise is to be built around him.
But bad guy/bat guy...who's to say? As the trailers reveal, another DC bat-guy, Michael Keaton, shows up in his non-batty baddie Marvel persona Adrian Toomes, just to mess with the heads of anyone trying to keep cinematic universes straight.
But bloodlines will have to be clarified in more robust "Morbius" episodes to come, this origin story being merely adequate, and by Marvel standards, slightly anemic.
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Personal loan rates edge up: Still lower than same time last year
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The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly. (iStock)
Borrowers with good credit seeking personal loans during the past seven days prequalified for rates that were slightly higher for 3-year and for 5-year fixed rates compared to the previous seven days.
For borrowers with credit scores of 720 or higher who used the Credible marketplace to select a lender between Mar. 10 and Mar. 16:
- Rates on 3-year fixed-rate loans averaged 10.48%, slightly up from 10.43% the seven days before, and down from 11.16% a year ago.
- Rates on 5-year fixed-rate loans averaged 13.07%, slightly up from 13.01% the previous seven days, and down from 13.73% a year ago.
Personal loans have become a popular way to consolidate and pay off credit card debt and other loans. They can also be used to cover unexpected expenses like medical bills, take care of a major purchase or fund home improvement projects.
Rates for 3-year and 5-year fixed personal loans rose slightly over the past seven days. Rates for 3-year terms went up a slight 0.05%, while rates for 5-year terms increased by 0.06%. But rates for both terms remain well below average credit card interest rates, giving borrowers an opportunity to save on interest costs by refinancing credit card debt into a lower-interest personal loan.
Whether a personal loan is right for you often depends on multiple factors, including what rate you can qualify for. Comparing multiple lenders and their rates could help ensure you get the best possible personal loan for your needs.
It's always a good idea to comparison shop on sites like Credible to understand how much you qualify for and choose the best option for you.
Here are the latest trends in personal loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated monthly.
Personal loan weekly rates trends
The chart above shows average prequalified rates for borrowers with credit scores of 720 or higher who used the Credible marketplace to select a lender.
For the month of February 2022:
- Rates on 3-year personal loans averaged 10.52%, down from 11.09% in January.
- Rates on 5-year personal loans averaged 12.99%, down from 13.40% in January.
Rates on personal loans vary considerably by credit score and loan term. If you're curious about what kind of personal loan rates you may qualify for, you can use an online tool like Credible to compare options from different private lenders. Checking your rates won't affect your credit score.
All Credible marketplace lenders offer fixed-rate loans at competitive rates. Because lenders use different methods to evaluate borrowers, it’s a good idea to request personal loan rates from multiple lenders so you can compare your options.
Current personal loan rates by credit score
In February, the average prequalified rate selected by borrowers was:
- 8.32% for borrowers with credit scores of 780 or above choosing a 3-year loan
- 29.42% for borrowers with credit scores below 600 choosing a 5-year loan
Depending on factors such as your credit score, which type of personal loan you’re seeking and the loan repayment term, the interest rate can differ.
As shown in the chart above, a good credit score can mean a lower interest rate, and rates tend to be higher on loans with fixed interest rates and longer repayment terms.
How to get a lower interest rate
Many factors influence the interest rate a lender might offer you on a personal loan. But you can take some steps to boost your chances of getting a lower interest rate. Here are some tactics to try.
Increase credit score
Generally, people with higher credit scores qualify for lower interest rates. Steps that can help you improve your credit score over time include:
- Pay bills on time. Payment history is the most important factor in your credit score. Pay all your bills on time for the amount due.
- Check your credit report. Look at your credit report to ensure there are no errors on it. If you find errors, dispute them with the credit bureau.
- Lower your credit utilization ratio. Paying down credit card debt can improve this important credit scoring factor.
- Avoid opening new credit accounts. Only apply for and open credit accounts you actually need. Too many hard inquiries on your credit report in a short amount of time could lower your credit score.
Choose a shorter loan term
Personal loan repayment terms can vary from one to several years. Generally, shorter terms come with lower interest rates, since the lender’s money is at risk for a shorter period of time.
If your financial situation allows, applying for a shorter term could help you score a lower interest rate. Keep in mind the shorter term doesn’t just benefit the lender — by choosing a shorter repayment term, you’ll pay less interest over the life of the loan.
Get a cosigner
You may be familiar with the concept of a cosigner if you have student loans. If your credit isn’t good enough to qualify for the best personal loan interest rates, finding a cosigner with good credit could help you secure a lower interest rate.
Just remember, if you default on the loan, your cosigner will be on the hook to repay it. And cosigning for a loan could also affect their credit score.
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Gov. Chris Sununu, U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan and Nashua Mayor Jim Donchess were among those in attendance for the grand opening of Primary Bank in Nashua. They are surrounded by bank officials, including CEO Bill Stone, who is holding scissors.
Primary Bank opened its fourth branch in Nashua and held a grand opening on March 21.
The branch is located at 327 Amherst St. The bank’s headquarters is located in Bedford along with branches in Derry and Manchester.
The new location is a full-service branch and offers a comprehensive product and service line, including commercial checking, money market and savings products, merchant services, commercial lending, consumer deposit accounts, CDs and IRAs, according to a news release.
“We are proud to continue our support and investment in the communities that we serve and look forward to providing the exceptional banking experience to the greater Nashua community,” said Bill Stone, president and CEO of Primary Bank, in a statement.
Primary Bank opened in 2015 and was the first new bank to open nationwide over a several year period after being charted through the New Hampshire Banking Department.
Gov. Chris Sununu, U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan, Nashua Mayor Jim Donchess were among those in attendance for the grand opening. | https://www.unionleader.com/news/business/primary-bank-opens-branch-in-nashua/article_985d8a65-8017-5133-a3df-d0a4ad63727a.html | 2022-04-01T00:49:24Z |
Rep. Madison Cawthorn -- the freshman Republican representing North Carolina's 11th Congressional District in the US House of Representatives -- has in recent weeks become the center of chaos within the GOP.
At 26 years old, the youngest member of Congress has sparked uproar in the Republican Party after claiming on a podcast that people in Washington have invited him to participate in orgies and used cocaine in front of him -- the latest incident in a string of controversies surrounding Cawthorn that include calling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a "thug" and the Ukrainian government "incredibly evil."
The comments from the political newcomer, who faced charges in March for driving with a revoked license for the second time in five years, have drawn the ire of members of his own party.
CNN reported on Wednesday that Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina is throwing his weight behind one of Cawthorn's primary opponent -- an extraordinary broadside against a fellow Republican from his home state, as internal frustration with the controversial MAGA firebrand reaches a boiling point.
According to multiple sources familiar with the discussions, other GOP lawmakers who are at their wits' end with Cawthorn are also considering endorsing one of his challengers, amid growing concerns that the North Carolina Republican is dragging down the entire party with his problematic behavior.
Ahead of the Tar Heel State's May 17 primary, Cawthorn is facing a number of opponents, including: state Sen. Chuck Edwards, whom Tillis said he is endorsing; Michele Woodhouse, a self-described "business-woman and political activist"; Bruce O'Connell, a hotel and restaurant operator; Rod Honeycutt, a retired US Army colonel; Matthew Burril, a businessman and local economic leader; and Wendy Nevarez, a Navy veteran.
Cawthorn's challengers are trying to take advantage of his numerous controversies, including his speech on January 6, 2021, in which he urged those at then-President Donald Trump's "Save America" rally to contest the election.
Controversial from the start
Cawthorn -- who was partially paralyzed in a 2014 car accident and was the owner of a real estate investment company as well as a motivational speaker prior to his time on Capitol Hill -- caused contention even before entering the halls of Congress.
In 2020, he scored a stunning political upset when he won the GOP nomination for the House seat of then-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, despite Trump endorsing one of his GOP primary opponents.
After winning the primary runoff, the young Republican -- who turned 25 before the general election, making him eligible to serve in the House -- received the backing of Trump and was lauded for his charisma and appeal to younger voters.
"He's 24-years-old, he's dynamic, he was able to articulate the ability to reach out to younger voters. I've heard him referred to by some as 'The AOC of the right.' I don't know if that'll borne out to be true, but I do think that the generational piece is key here as well," Chris Cooper, a political science professor at Western Carolina University, said after Cawthorn's primary victory.
But CNN reported that Cawthorn went on the defensive after photos of a 2017 trip to Adolf Hitler's vacation house surfaced on Instagram. He wrote that the visit had been on his "bucket list for awhile" and "did not disappoint."
Allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct made against Cawthorn by several women when he was in college also surfaced after he began his political career. For his part, Cawthorn has said, "I have never done anything sexually inappropriate in my life."
Election lies
Cawthorn has become closely allied with Trump and voted to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Since then, however, the North Carolina congressman has contradicted himself when it comes to his statements on the 2020 election.
In January 2021, Cawthorn admitted that there was no fraud in the 2020 election after he voted to sustain the objection to electoral votes from Arizona and Pennsylvania when Congress met to certify then-President-elect Joe Biden's victory.
"Yes, I think I would say that the election was not fraudulent," he told CNN at the time. "You know, the Constitution allowed for us to be able to push back as much as we could and I did that to the amount of the constitutional limits that I had at my disposal. So now I would say that Joseph R. Biden is our president."
Yet last August, Cawthorn suggested there could be "bloodshed" over future elections as he pushed false claims about election security and voter fraud.
Speaking at a North Carolina county GOP event, Cawthorn repeated the lie about US election systems being "rigged" and "stolen," something he said would "lead to one place, and that's bloodshed" if it continued.
"And I will tell you, as much as I am willing to defend our liberty at all costs, there's nothing that I would dread doing more than having to pick up arms against a fellow American. And the way that we can have recourse against that is if we all passionately demand that we have election security in all 50 states," the North Carolina Republican said at the time.
Cawthorn spokesman Luke Ball told CNN in a statement at the time, "Congressman Cawthorn is CLEARLY advocating for violence not to occur over election integrity questions."
"He fears others would erroneously choose that route and strongly states that election integrity issues should be resolved peacefully and never through violence," Ball said.
Ball maintained in August that "Congressman Cawthorn's views on the 2020 election have remained consistent."
In Feburary, Cawthorn filed a lawsuit to shut down efforts by liberal activists to disqualify him from running for Congress because of his role in the January 6 insurrection. Cawthorn spoke at Trump's January 6, 2021, rally and posted militant tweets in the run-up to the attack on the US Capitol.
In their challenge, lawyers for the group Free Speech For People said Cawthorn essentially aided and abetted the insurrection, and should be disqualified from office because he "was involved in efforts to intimidate Congress and the Vice President into rejecting valid electoral votes and subvert the essential constitutional function of an orderly and peaceful transition of power."
A federal judge in early March shut down the legal challenge to Cawthorn's candidacy, but the liberal activists, legal scholars and anti-Trump Republicans who oppose Cawthorn asked the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals to step in and revive their challenge.
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It’s been the system of governance in our nation where for every government, a cabal runs its affairs.
My experience over the years and based on verified information reveals the stranglehold on elected Government officials by those who either sponsored their election or those who were appointed into high profile positions. They are usually family members and familiar friends.
These groups of people decide what document the President or the Governor sees and approves. They unashamedly flaunt their influence on the ‘king’ and brag about their rights to see, hear and speak for the person in power.
When I led my team to be part of the development of the Niger Delta region under Citizens Quest For Truth Initiative, a lot was unravelled and revealed.
I have learnt that sometimes the truth hurts, so I keep somethings within me and they may never be revealed till eternity.
The fact remains that most of those around the government are not sincere and have no passion or patriotism for the nation first, and to those who appointed them into the office.
Most people seek public office only for the paraphernalia of the office and not because they desire to make any meaning and sustainable impact.
I have been part of the quest to rescue the Niger Delta region. Unfortunately, my findings are damning and yet dangerous. Call me a coward? Yes! Sometimes, you don’t have to fight to be a man. Even Jesus at some points had to run away from the trouble to come because it was not his time.
Let’s get to the real issues of this treatise.
The insecurity in the nation did not evolve overnight. It was an orchestrated plot dating back to 2010 when I stumbled on a detailed document on how a group of religious extremists had plotted to capture some villages, communities, towns and even States which they claimed belonged to them.
The document revealed that some of the fighters were trained outside the country and when they returned, they were aided by some government officials whom they also named.
It is more of a religious war which is laced with the coat of politics.
Sadly, my efforts to get the authorities to pick up the man in question who mistakenly left the document in my Guest house failed due to lack of political will by those concerned. Of course, I had to move on.
The recent multiple attacks on our Power Plants, Trains and Railway stations could have been averted if those responsible were proactive. We have been dealing with security issues for several years now, so it is not unimaginable that these bandits and insurgents could shift their focus from the communities to the cities and to essential infrastructure. This Government has no doubt made inroads in developing critical infrastructure but like I wrote in one of my articles, “what is infrastructure without security?”
It is even more disheartening to learn that the Minister for Transportation who has helped the APC Federal Government develop the Rail sector had made requests for funding for security of the Railways but his efforts were grounded to a halt by some of the shenanigans who parade as the “owners, movers and shakers” of the Buhari led Administration. Is this unusual?
Of course not. I had earlier stated here how those who constitute themselves as the cabal in the corridors of power become a clog in the wheel of progress of any and every government. It’s got nothing to do with the age and intelligence of the President or Governor, as the case may be. They have perfected the act of hijacking the President or the Governor based on what they know as the weakest points of the individual.
The much touted rescue of the Niger Delta region through a Forensic Audit has again been kept comatose by this set of people. Till date, there is yet to be a substantive Board for the Administration of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC.
Those who fought for the liberation of the Commission were forced to torpedo the mandate with threats to their jobs. It is a clear case of “if you can’t beat them, you join them.” Who has ever resigned on grounds of perceived sabotage except where they are fired from their positions?
While I do not make excuses for the President, it is also pathetic the situation he finds himself in as he is a trained soldier who is loyal to friendship and by extension, family. The transformation from a Military Officer to a democrat is never an easy transition.
With the recent unfortunate events in the Railway sector ought to have consumed some persons who were part of the sabotage. Who is responsible for the delay in the approval for security funding for the Trains and Railways? Nigerians ought to be calling them out right now. Instead, we are busy casting aspersions on the President, sermonizing the unfortunate incidents while letting the powerful culprits escape the hammer.
What we fear has gradually come upon us. “Until we collectively wage war against the activities of insider moles in government, we sure would continue to read Press Releases that have no solution to our security challenges.” The simple but hard truth is that those who come from a particular section of the country, no matter how highly placed, will remain subservient in the hands of the ‘superior’ citizens of our nation.
Enough of this bloodletting! It’s about time we the Nigerian people changed the face and structure of governance.
Christie Oby Ndukwe is the President of Citizens Quest For Truth Initiative, and a Niger Delta-based Publisher and social and Political Analyst | https://www.thenews-chronicle.com/the-carnage-and-the-cabal/ | 2022-04-01T00:49:24Z |
MotoGP Argentina freight issues impacted by war in Ukraine
Dorna Sports CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta says MotoGP’s freight issues that have impacted this weekend’s Argentina Grand Prix have been partly caused by the war in Ukraine.
Mechanical issues with two flights containing MotoGP paddock cargo from Indonesia have caused major delays in a number of teams receiving freight for this weekend’s race at Termas de Rio Hondo.
One cargo plane remains grounded in Kenya and a replacement engine valve is on its way, with the hopes that the flight can take off this evening.
But due to the delays in freight arriving, MotoGP has cancelled all of Friday’s running in Argentina.
In an exceptional press conference staged on Thursday at midday local time, Dorna CEO Ezpeleta said the weekend will go ahead without problem if the flight is able to leave Kenya by 8pm.
He also revealed that this issue has been somewhat compounded by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last month and ensuing sanctions being imposed on Russia, as many previously used haulage companies – with Ezpeleta estimating the figure at around 20% - operated out of the country.
“Always the situation, and we learned a lot during 30 years of running [MotoGP], that the situation with the flight is very complicated.
“There is the main problem, and this problem has [also] been growing due to the war in Ukraine.
“Many of the flights for the freight are from Russian companies and all these flights are forbidden right now.
“We've lost almost 20% of the flights available in the world and the biggest problem right now is there are no flights to be shared, because we were talking with enough time from last Wednesday into now to solve the problem.
“The problem is there are not more flights available to us in this moment, and we have no other solution than to wait for the valves to be repaired [with] the flight in Mombasa and to be lucky to arrive here.”
Empty garages on Thursday
Photo by: Gold and Goose / Motorsport Images
The logistics of getting MotoGP from the island of Lombok in Indonesia and Argentina has been immense, with three cargo flights going via Kenya, Lagos and Brazil, while the other two went via Doha, Ghana and then onto Argentina.
But when asked if this problem will force a rethink in how the calendar is shaped from next year, Ezpeleta believes having Indonesia and Argentina split by two weeks isn’t an issue.
“In the first case, well, maybe we need to reconsider and to ensure as well when we have back-to-back races, but this time was not a week gap in the middle [between Indonesia and Argentina].
“Unfortunately, we cannot solve the situation to avoid this problem.
“This grand prix, we’ve had 499 grands prix we’ve organised and thank God it’s the first time we’ve had this problem, and to be honest considered overall, it’s not good but we are prepared to accept these kind of things.
“Our main objective today is to make the race in Argentina and to continue making the race in the USA next week.”
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Fabio Quartararo gave Yamaha plenty of warnings about a lack of development ahead of their MotoGP world championship defence which went unheeded given its Qatar GP performance. It appears the Japanese manufacturer has fallen into a familiar trap which has also caught two of its major rivals in recent years.
Why Suzuki isn't as dormant as its Qatar GP suggests
Suzuki made a splash in pre-season testing with its 2022 GSX-RR and was expected to fight for big things in MotoGP’s Qatar Grand Prix. While the race didn’t yield anything special, there is a lot to suggest Suzuki could be MotoGP’s real weapon this season
Why MotoGP’s newest winner can be a menace in the coming races
Enea Bastianini etched himself into the history books as MotoGP’s newest winner with a stunning ride to victory in last Sunday’s 2022 season-opening Qatar Grand Prix. He has pricked the ears of a number of rivals and can prove to be a real menace in the early races of 2022
How Ducati turned its feared MotoGP strength into a problem in Qatar
Enea Bastianini's victory in the Qatar Grand Prix was good and bad news for Ducati. The Italian's breakthrough win on a year-old Gresini bike, and the sluggishness exhibited by the 2022 models, suggests that Ducati has failed to take advantage of having a third of the MotoGP grid and leaves it with issues to resolve
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The MotoGP season kicks off in Qatar this weekend and its defending champion has a significant disadvantage against the chasing pack which will truly test his title credentials. Here's what to look out for ahead of the start of the 2022 season. | https://us.motorsport.com/motogp/news/motogp-argentina-freight-issues-impacted-by-war-in-ukraine/9489200/ | 2022-04-01T00:49:25Z |
2022 Valero Texas Open: Outright Betting Picks
As players and fans gear up for The Masters, the Tour stays in Texas following the Dell Technologies Match Play for the Valero Texas Open. TPC San Antonio is a 7,494 yards par 72 and features Bermudagrass greens. The main defense of the course is weather. If the wind picks up...
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A man was arrested after breaking a window at the Dunedin Public Hospital emergency department this morning.
Senior Sergeant Anthony Bond, of Dunedin, said the 39-year-old entered the Dunedin Public Hospital emergency department waiting room and sat down at 6.30am.
Security approached and told him he was trespassed which caused him to get angry.
On his way out, he kicked one of the glass windows causing it to break.
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TAMPA (WFLA) – Tampa City Councilman Orlando Gudes stepped down as chairman of City Council, but declined to step down from office at Thursday’s Council meeting.
Gudes has come under fire after the city released a 60 page document that outlines an investigation into a sexual harassment case.
An outside law firm conducted the investigation after Gudes former legislative aide came forward to report a hostile work environment and numerous instances of Councilman Gudes saying inappropriate things of a sexual nature.
Gudes says he only made the mistake of hiring a friend for the job and not realizing the personal dynamic had changed once she took the job. At Thursday’s Council meeting, Gudes told the council he expected to be vindicated.
“But in light of making sure that we move forward and making sure this council is steadfast, a leader can’t be in turmoil and try to lead, said Gudes who then made a motion to step down as Council Chairman. “I will not be resigning but I will step down as the chair at this time,” said Gudes.
Several people came to the meeting to speak in favor of Gudes keeping his job.
“Politics is a blood sport, and it’s being displayed here today,” said Eddie Adams Jr. “Orlando Gudes is a former policeman and you guys are using the age-old book of how to get rid of a black man.”
Other council members say they can’t tell Gudes to step down, but long-time Council member Charlie Miranda says he knows what he would have done.
“Let me put it this way, if it was me, if I was in that same show, for myself and for my family, I would resign,” said Miranda. | https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/tampa-city-councilman-orlando-gudes-steps-down-as-chair-but-not-from-his-office/ | 2022-04-01T00:49:26Z |
LMDC reported nearly three times more deaths than nearby jails in same time frame
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Months before eight other inmates at Louisville’s jail would die, there was David Dahms.
The 37-year-old died on May 16, 2021. His death would be the first in a rash of others at the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections.
The coroner ruled Dahms’ death an accidental overdose.
“I think it would be fair to say that he consumed drugs at LMDC,” LMDC’s current director Dwayne Clark said during a sworn deposition in Dahms’ civil case obtained by WAVE News Troubleshooters.
Clark’s last days serving as director are expected to be during the first week of April.
Despite multiple deaths, lawsuits and votes of no confidence, Clark was kept on the job by Mayor Greg Fischer, who supported him during press conferences. Clark was allowed to retire from his position, along with other members of his command staff.
A closer look into what happened after his death paints a picture, Dahms’ attorney said, of how little urgency there was to get to the bottom of the drug problem at LMDC.
Three other people would die of overdoses at the jail in the months after Dahms. More than 10 others would come close to overdosing, if it weren’t for the quick work of corrections officers saving their lives.
According to records, the LMDC’s Professional Standards Unit, or PSU’s, internal investigation wasn’t opened until four months after Dahms’ death. That was even after LMPD’s Public Integrity Unit, which investigates criminality by city employees, finished and closed their case on Dahms’ death. In those files, they even recommended the jail investigate how he’d obtained drugs.
That PSU investigation would not be opened until September 9, according to the documents, after an email by a reporter asked why no such case existed.
The email included members of Fischer’s staff. Subsequent emails showed Fischer’s spokesperson asking Clark how they were going to respond. Clark replied that he believed an internal investigation had been opened. He was wrong.
“I would probably say that this email caused me to check to make sure that there was an investigation,” Clark said during the deposition. “And... that’s what I believe.”
Clark told Dahms’ attorney, Trenton Burns, it was their PSU team that conducts those investigations. However, according to LMDC’s policy, Clark himself would have needed to authorize its initiation.
By the time PSU did open the case, some of the surveillance video of Dhams at the facility was already gone.
“I guess it’s job security for me, because we’re going to get answers,” Burns told WAVE News. “We’re not going to stop.”
Burns represents the Dahms family and those of Adam Starnes and Stephanie Dunbar, who died by suicide, records show.
According to sources, Dunbar had been held in a room, by herself, for more than 12 hours.
“There’s something going on if it’s pushing these people to it,” Javon Dunbar said. “If it is suicide.”
Stephanie Dunbar was Javon’s mother. He questions the suicide.
“It can’t be true,” Dunbar remembered thinking after getting a call from his brother about their mother’s death.
“She was a strong person, strong woman,” Dunbar said. “She was loving, nice, give to anybody.”
Stephanie Dunbar is one of eight LMDC inmates who have died in the last six months in the care of LMDC since November 2021 through the end of March 2022.
Jail deaths have been on the rise in recent years according to the Bureau of Justice. However, their most recent statistics are from 2019.
According to numbers obtained from jails in Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Nashville and Lexington, since November 1, they have all seen three or fewer deaths compared to LMDC’s eight during the same time period.
All but Cincinnati and Lexington’s inmate populations are larger.
“It’s a systematic failure at this point,” Burns said.
The jail’s leaders have blamed COVID, drugs and people coming to them in poor health as reasons for the high number of deaths.
Out of the eight deaths at LMDC since November, three were from suspected overdose, three from suicide and two from health issues.
The corrections FOP leadership has been vocal about their worries for the inmates and the dwindling number of officers, saying it all boils down to poor leadership.
“I really feel like the corrections officers are being set up to fail,” Burns said.
One problem the Department of Corrections found in Dahms’ case was more specific.
In a letter from August 2021, they found LMDC wasn’t checking on inmates according to law.
The department was given 15 days to submit a corrective action plan.
“Was that done in this case?” Burns asked Clark during a deposition in Dahms’ civil case.
“No,” Clark replied.
“OK. Why not?” Burns asked.
“I mistakenly overlooked the email,” Clark responded. “I was out of the office when I received it.”
That mistake was caught just in time to submit the report on the same day Clark was to be questioned in this deposition in February 2022.
The answers obtained so far are not enough for the families of those who died or for Burns.
“If you didn’t do anything wrong, then send over the video, show everything,” Burns said. “If you have training for these officers, show us. If the jail is appropriately staffed in your estimation, show us the numbers. You’re not going to be able to, I know what’s going on over there.”
Clark’s last days at LMDC are expected to be next week.
A new director, Jerry Collins, will then officially step in.
The jail’s assistant director, Steve Durham, agreed to interviews about the most recent death with other media this week. He did not respond to the request for an interview for this story until minutes before it aired.
“These in-custody deaths are terrible,” Durham said.
He added that they cannot comment on pending investigations.
Durham listed a number of changes over the past 100 days he said Clark had taken including working with LMDC’s mental health provider, Wellpath, to review their suicide risk assessment tools, their practice of making one-on-one reviews with inmates that are housed in single cells and increasing their contact with individuals that have been in custody for less than 10 days.
He also said they are addressing inmates housed in single cell housing with the goal of moving them to general population.
Other changes include a review by retired Idaho Sheriff Gary Raney, a national expert in jail deaths, of the recent suicide cases, their policies and procedures regarding suicide, the jail facility, and how inmates housed are observed.
“It is critical to know that practice is conforming to policy,” Durham wrote. “Another important assessment will be the communication between correctional and healthcare staff.”
“In light of the drug overdose this week at Corrections, LMDC is introducing enhanced security measures to further fight the illicit drugs that are coming into the jail,” he wrote. “Each day, dozens of attempts are made to get drugs into custody via the mail, secreted in body cavities and through other sources that are under investigation. LMDC Majors are coordinating a schedule for frequent use of available K-9 drug detection resources to be deployed at LMDC, and LMDC is currently in the process of securing its own dogs and training handlers. While it is not possible to intercede and prevent all of these criminal actions, many of these attempts are foiled by hard-working corrections officers and staff.”
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The Amnesty International report on Iran is critical of the nation in its human rights record and its treatment of civilians, according to the organization's official website.
The report starts off by saying that in Iran, "thousands of people were interrogated, unfairly prosecuted and/or arbitrarily detained solely for peacefully exercising their human rights," with many people remaining imprisoned unjustly. Rights to freedom of expression and assembly were also reportedly suppressed.
Discrimination and violence in the nation are mostly targeted toward women, minorities and those who identify as LGBTQ+, the report says. Iran also reportedly regulated the right to freedom of religion, reproductive rights and internet access for civilians.
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The legal age of marriage in the nation is reportedly still 13, and marriages for girls around that age range increased between 2020 and 2021 according to the report.
Iran would also implement the death penalty for people who expressed "gender non-conformity" or were caught in a homosexual relationship. The state also heavily promoted conversion therapy, which often included torture, the report says.
In prisons, inmates are subjected to torture and even denied medical treatment.
People targeted for interrogation included political activists, journalists, artists and teachers.
The report also characterizes Iran as having an economic and environmental crisis with high inflation, as well as lower wages and employment rates, deforestation, water pollution and industrial waste.
Regarding Israel, Paul O’Brien, an Amnesty International official stated that he is opposed to Israel continuing to exist as a Jewish state last month. He followed that statement by saying that he does not believe polls showing mostly positive support for Israel by American Jews.
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Posted: Mar 31, 2022 12:19 PMUpdated: Mar 31, 2022 12:24 PM
OKWU Give Day Surpasses $150,000 Goal
Oklahoma Wesleyan University's (OKWU) third annual Give Day campaign has been a major success.
According to Dr. Jim Dunn, OKWU's President, the university has already raised $157,000 so far this week, surpassing their original goal to raise $150,000. Dr. Dunn says gifts continue to come in as they hope to raise $200,000 that will support OKWU students attending in the fall. He says alumni, donors and supporters from all over the world are helping to make Christian higher education at a quality university more accessible and affordable.
A generous donor pledged a matching gift of $15,000 prior to OKWU Give Day's launch on Wednesday. Dr. Dunn says this wonderful donation is included in their total so far. He says they will take any gift any time during any day of the year if you feel the calling to give.
OKWU Give Day monies raised go directly to student scholarships. Dr. Dunn says college degrees can be expensive and some students may face financial hurdles, especially coming out of the coronavirus pandemic. Dunn says every penny is earmarked. He says every student that comes to OKWU receives a scholarship of some sort. This event helps the university sponsors these scholarships while sticking with the commitments they make with their students to make a college education affordable.
Dr. Dunn thanks you for your generous support. Dunn says they continue to seek to be a great partner in the Bartlesville area when it comes to raising up students and sending them around the world to represent the cause and truth of Christ. He says he is looking forward to commencement on May 7 and encouraging students to be one sent for Christ, being the change the world needs for Christ and His Kingdom.
If you wish to give, you can click on the giving tab when you visit okwu.edu.
You can mail checks to 2201 Silver Lake Road, Bartlesville, Oklahoma, 74006.
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The Unexpected Way Investors Are Capitalizing on the JOBS Act (And How You Can Too)
When the JOBS Act was signed into law in 2012, it opened up a number of new opportunities that were reserved for accredited investors. Only 8% of Americans have accredited investor status. In other words, this opened up exclusive investments that were previously off-limits to roughly 92% of Americans.
One recently unlocked investment that’s gaining momentum is securitized blue-chip art.
You might be wondering, why art? Well, the “0.1% of the 0.1%” have invested in art for centuries. And, they still do today.
Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, and Oprah Winfrey have built collections valued in the hundreds of millions. And before them, the Rockefellers amassed the world’s most valuable art collection ever sold—a staggering $835M.
And while that’s incredible, experts project the value of art to grow even more. Accounting firm, Deloitte, estimates the wealth held in art will increase by $1 trillion in less than 4 years. With all of this growth, the Wall Street Journal reported that “art is among the hottest markets on earth.”
Not many people talk about art as a financial asset. You probably see art as something that makes your living room look nicer, but many high-net-worth individuals and institutions see it as an investment.
According to UBS, two-thirds of high-net-worth collectors buy art for an expected ROI. When you look at the price appreciation of top-tier artists, you understand why.
For example, Picasso’s Marie-Thérèse, which originally sold for $6,800,000 in 1997, recently fetched $103,400,000 at a Christie’s New York Auction in May. That’s an increase of more than 1,400% from the painting’s original price. No wonder so many billionaires allocate 10-30% of their entire portfolios to art.
Blue-chip art prices also outpaced the S&P 500 by 164% from 1995-2021. This is quite impressive considering the record bull market we all witnessed. Over that period, blue-chip art prices appreciated 13.6% annually on average. Additionally, Citi found that art has an incredibly low correlation to the stock market. Assets with a low correlation offer a level of protection from market volatility. Art’s merits as an investment are hard to ignore. That’s why Deloitte argues “art is an essential part of a wealth management offering.”
So how can you invest in blue-chip art?
Historically, you’d need tens of millions to build a properly diversified portfolio of art. But there’s a little-known — and incredibly smart way — for everyday people to invest in art. One that allows you to participate without breaking the bank.
A company called Masterworks has made multimillion-dollar paintings investible. This disruptive fintech startup from New York City has finally opened the doors to this exciting $1.7 trillion asset class. Now, all you need is a stable internet connection to invest in works by Warhol, Banksy, and even Picasso.
Masterworks has an industry-leading research team that does extensive data analysis to find the right masterpiece for you. They will buy a painting and file it with the SEC. which allows you to buy shares representing an investment of that painting. This is done securely on their platform. Masterworks holds the work and when they sell, you get a portion of the proceeds. You also have the option to list your shares on their secondary market if you’d like. It’s that simple.
Early investors already received a net IRR of 30%+ in 2020 and 2021 from the sale of two paintings. With results like that, it’s no surprise their $7.4M Banksy painting Exit Through The Gift Shop sold out in 3 hours after launching.
To date, Masterworks has securitized over $350 million dollars worth of art, and over 300,000 investors have signed up. They even secured a valuation of over $1 billion.
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On Monday, President Joe Biden unveiled his proposal for the next federal budget.
Though Congress has the final say in the annual budget, presidents create a proposal highlighting their fiscal priorities. Then, the president typically spends time advocating for their plan to the public, arguing for those priorities.
While promoting his latest proposal, Biden tweeted, “This year, my administration is on track to cut the deficit by more than $1.3 trillion… that would be the largest one-year reduction in the deficit in U.S. history.”
THE QUESTION
Would a $1.3 trillion reduction in the deficit be the largest single-year reduction ever?
THE SOURCES
THE ANSWER
Yes, if the deficit shrinks by $1.3 trillion this year, that will be the largest single-year reduction in history.
WHAT WE FOUND
Both the Federal Reserve and the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) track how much money the federal government takes in each year, and how much it spends. The Fed has records dating back to 1901, and the CBO dating to 1962.
If the government makes more than it spends, there’s a budget surplus. Since 1962, there have only been five years with a surplus, and none since 2001.
More commonly, the government spends more than it takes in. That’s a deficit, and it results in the U.S. borrowing money to make up the difference, which in turn adds to the federal debt.
According to the Fed and the CBO, the year in which the deficit shrank the most was 2013. In 2012, the budget was nearly $1.08 trillion in the hole, and in 2013, it was just under $679.8 billion. The deficit decreased by roughly $396.8 billion, more than in any other year in history.
If the deficit drops by $1.3 trillion in 2022 like Biden projected, it would indeed be the largest deficit reduction in American history, by a big margin.
The Fed and CBO track numbers on a fiscal-year basis, with the fiscal year ending on Sept. 30. So we won’t really know if Biden’s projections for 2022 are accurate until at least October.
But budget experts VERIFY spoke with agreed it’s likely the deficit reduction could wind up being more than a trillion dollars. However, they said that drop is mostly due to COVID-related spending programs expiring.
“It's not really due to any particularly aggressive policy action to, say, raise more revenue than we would have otherwise, or spend less. It's mostly just a factor of temporary things,” said Alex Muresianu, a federal policy analyst for the Tax Foundation.
“We had deficits that were over $3 trillion [in 2020], and one that was $2.8 trillion [in 2021]. That was as a result of a huge recession, and trillions of dollars that we were spending to fight COVID. So we will be dropping for sure. The deficit will be closer to a trillion dollars this year,” said Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a non-profit group. “But that doesn't come from policies to reduce the deficit.”
More from VERIFY: No, Congress members did not give themselves a 21% pay raise in 2022 | https://www.10tv.com/article/news/verify/money-verify/biden-projects-trillion-dollar-deficit-reduction-largest-ever/536-82b0158e-0851-49dd-a546-3dbef252c761 | 2022-04-01T00:49:27Z |
DELANO, Calif. (AP) — The death of an inmate at a central California prison is being investigated as a homicide, officials said Thursday.
Juan E. Mendoza, 26, was found unresponsive in his cell at Kern Valley State Prison shortly before 5 p.m. on Wednesday, according to a statement from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
He had visible injuries and died a short time later despite life-saving efforts.
Mendoza shared his cell with another man, Jorge L. Mendoza, who was removed from the cell and placed in segregation while the death is investigated, authorities said.
Juan E. Mendoza went to prison in 2020 after receiving a six-year sentence in San Bernardino County for second-degree attempted murder and personal use of a dangerous weapon, officials said.
Jorge L. Mendoza was admitted from Monterey County in 2018 and was serving a sentence of life with the chance of parole for second-degree murder with the use of a firearm by a second-striker.
Kern Valley State Prison is located in Delano, northwest of Bakersfield. It has more than 3,200 inmates. | https://www.chron.com/news/article/California-prison-inmate-death-investigated-as-a-17049814.php | 2022-04-01T00:49:27Z |
NORTH PORT, Fla. — It was 4 1/2 hours before the first pitch Thursday, and Matt Olson had already done some early work on a back field at the Braves’ spring training complex. He would take batting practice in another hour, then play first base, bat second against the Tampa Bay Rays, and hit a home run. A mammoth home run.
But right now, he was in the clubhouse, being asked by a reporter about his first 15 days in Braves camp and whether it had been all he hoped it would be.
“Absolutely,” said the Atlanta-area native, who was traded to the Braves on March 14 in exchange for four prospects, then signed an eight-year, $168 million contract extension a day later. “I’m ready for Opening Day. Get some more at-bats here in the last week, and get the body ready for nine innings, play back-to-back games and things like that.
“Then it’s go time.”
It was go time in the fourth inning against the Rays, when Olson unloaded on an 0-1 pitch from right-hander JT Chargois, who had a 2.52 ERA in 53 2/3 innings last season with Minnesota and Tampa Bay. The pitch was just below the 6-foot-5 Olson’s knees, and he reached down and got it, then launched it.
It landed in a pavilion seating deck that is perched high above the right-center field wall and above a concourse that runs along the top of that tall outfield wall at CoolToday Park, for the only Braves run in a 5-1 loss.
It was the first homer in 24 spring plate appearances for Olson, who had career highs of 39 homers and 111 RBIs last season while batting .271 with a .371 OBP and .
But right now, he was in the clubhouse, being asked by a reporter about his first 15 days in Braves camp and whether it had been all he hoped it would be.
“Absolutely,” said the Atlanta-area native, who was traded to the Braves on March 14 in exchange for four prospects, then signed an eight-year, $168 million contract extension a day later. “I’m ready for Opening Day. Get some more at-bats here in the last week, and get the body ready for nine innings, play back-to-back games and things like that.
“Then it’s go time.”
It was go time in the fourth inning against the Rays, when Olson unloaded on an 0-1 pitch from right-hander JT Chargois, who had a 2.52 ERA in 53 2/3 innings last season with Minnesota and Tampa Bay. The pitch was just below the 6-foot-5 Olson’s knees, and he reached down and got it, then launched it.
It landed in a pavilion seating deck that is perched high above the right-center field wall and above a concourse that runs along the top of that tall outfield wall at CoolToday Park, for the only Braves run in a 5-1 loss.
It was the first homer in 24 spring plate appearances for Olson, who had career highs of 39 homers and 111 RBIs last season while batting .271 with a .371 OBP and . | https://theathletic.com/3222628/2022/03/31/braves-matt-olson-hits-mammoth-homer-lefties-kyle-muller-sean-newcomb-struggle-but-will-they-still-make-the-cut/ | 2022-04-01T00:49:27Z |
Will Smith "wasn't formally asked to leave" the Oscars 2022 ceremony after he slapped Chris Rock, it has been claimed.
Despite previous claims from The Academy, which state they formally asked Will to leave the event following the infamous incident, new reports suggest that this is incorrect.
Inside sources told Variety that some Academy members wanted Will removed but said that there was no formal or explicit ask for him to leave the ceremony.
The source said that Oscars producer Will Packer was "key" in Will staying in the audience as he approached him soon after the slap to explain that those in the production "officially" wanted him to stay, something other sources have denied.
Following the blowout, The Academy launched an investigation into what happened and announced that they had "initiated disciplinary proceedings against Mr Smith for violations of the Academy's Standards of Conduct".
It follows a statement issued by Oscars bosses who condemned his actions on Wednesday, stating that he was "asked to leave" the ceremony, but "refused".
It read: "Things unfolded in a way we could not have anticipated.
"While we would like to clarify that Mr Smith was asked to leave the ceremony and refused, we also recognize we could have handled the situation differently."
The kick-off began when comedian Chris joked about Jada Pinkett Smith's buzzcut, quipping: "Jada, can't wait for GI Jane 2."
Will - who went on to win Best Actor later in the evening - walked up to the stage and slapped the presenter, before returning to his seat and yelling: "Keep my wife's name out of your f****** mouth."
Jada shaves her hair as she suffers from alopecia.
Chris said he would not press charges against Will, but people asked why Will was able to remain seated in the audience after the incident.
Will is able to defend himself in written form before the board meets on April 18.
Wanda Sykes, who hosted the ceremony with Amy Schumer and Regina Hall, says she is still "traumatized" over the King Richard star's actions.
Discussing the incident during an appearance on the Ellen Show, she said: "I just felt so awful for my friend Chris. It was sickening. I physically felt ill and I'm still a little traumatized by it.
"And for them to let him [Will] stay in that room and enjoy the rest of the show and accept his award, I was like, 'How gross is this? This is just the wrong message'."
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Grupo Televisa, S.A.B. (NYSE:TV – Get Rating) has been assigned an average rating of “Buy” from the ten brokerages that are currently covering the stock, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Four analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and six have issued a buy rating on the company. The average 12 month price objective among brokers that have covered the stock in the last year is $19.38.
A number of equities analysts have issued reports on TV shares. Bank of America upgraded shares of Grupo Televisa, S.A.B. from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, February 4th. StockNews.com began coverage on shares of Grupo Televisa, S.A.B. in a research report on Thursday. They issued a “buy” rating on the stock. Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of Grupo Televisa, S.A.B. from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, March 3rd. UBS Group cut Grupo Televisa, S.A.B. from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating in a report on Thursday, December 16th. Finally, Raymond James boosted their price objective on Grupo Televisa, S.A.B. from $2.50 to $30.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 18th.
A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in TV. Credit Suisse AG acquired a new position in Grupo Televisa, S.A.B. during the 2nd quarter valued at about $309,000. Millennium Management LLC raised its position in Grupo Televisa, S.A.B. by 49.6% during the second quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 27,627 shares of the company’s stock valued at $395,000 after acquiring an additional 9,159 shares in the last quarter. Marshall Wace North America L.P. bought a new position in Grupo Televisa, S.A.B. during the second quarter valued at approximately $193,000. Marshall Wace LLP bought a new position in shares of Grupo Televisa, S.A.B. in the second quarter valued at approximately $273,000. Finally, Crossmark Global Holdings Inc. raised its position in shares of Grupo Televisa, S.A.B. by 29.0% in the third quarter. Crossmark Global Holdings Inc. now owns 42,502 shares of the company’s stock valued at $999,000 after purchasing an additional 9,542 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 79.30% of the company’s stock.
Grupo Televisa, S.A.B. (NYSE:TV – Get Rating) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Friday, February 25th. The company reported $0.26 EPS for the quarter, beating the Zacks’ consensus estimate of $0.12 by $0.14. Grupo Televisa, S.A.B. had a return on equity of 6.02% and a net margin of 5.42%. The business had revenue of $1.39 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.44 billion. As a group, research analysts expect that Grupo Televisa, S.A.B. will post 0.19 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
About Grupo Televisa, S.A.B. (Get Rating)
Grupo Televisa SAB engages in the provision of media products and services. It operates through the following segments: Content, Sky, Cable, and Other Businesses. The Content segment includes advertising, network subscription revenue and licensing and syndication. The Sky segment includes direct-to-home satellite television system.
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Persistent offender receives 10-year prison sentence
Mar. 31—A Fentress County man pled guilty to an information charging theft, and dozens of other defendants made Cumberland County Criminal Court appearances on the deadline and arraignment dockets.
The arraignment docket contained defendants making first appearances in court since being indicted by the grand jury.
Hunter Lee Dixon, 21, pled guilty an information charging theft of property of more than $10,000 and as a Range II offender, is to serve the sentence at 35%.
The sentence is to be served concurrently with a probation violation sentence in Fentress County.
The charge stems from a Feb. 19 incident in which Dixon was accused of leading police on a pursuit driving a motorcycle that had been reported stolen.
He was given credit for 31 days already served in jail and is to pay $500 in restitution.
In other cases on the docket, the following took place:
Arraignment
—Edith Wauneta Arnold, theft of property of $10,000 to $60,000 and filing a false sales tax return; continued to April 22 at which time Arnold is to return to court with an attorney.
—Amanda Nichole Brown, aggravated assault and three counts of domestic assault; Jeff Vires appointed to represent Brown and continued to April 22.
—Thomas Lane Cobb, simple possession of meth, possession of drug paraphernalia and three cases in boundover status; bond revocation hearing set for April 11.
—Vickey Michelle Cockrell, aggravated assault and domestic assault; continued to June 22.
—Ricky Alan Combs, reckless endangerment and second offense driving under the influence; continued to May 10.
—Branson Edward Elmore, reckless endangerment and felony possession of meth with intent; continued to June 22.
—Shawn Arvin Jackson, aggravated assault and domestic assault; Public Defender's Office appointed to represent Jackson and continued to June 27.
—Billie Ray Pugh, two counts of felony possession of meth with intent and possession of drug paraphernalia; continued to April 22 at which time Pugh is to return to court with an attorney.
—Joseph Larry Raleigh, vehicular assault and driving under the influence; forfeiture and attachment issued for failure to appear, ten days in jail and ordered held for bond hearing.
—Steven Corey Stanley, simple possession of meth, simple possession and second offense driving on a suspended license; forfeiture and capias issued for failure to appear, ten days in jail and ordered held for bond hearing.
—Audrey Lynn Williams, felony possession of meth; continued to April 22 at which time Williams is to return to court with an attorney.
—Dustin Shane Wright, aggravated burglary, burglary, theft of property of $10,000 to $60,000, theft of property of $1,000 to $2,500, vandalism of up to $1,000 and criminal trespassing; continued to May 10.
Deadline docket
—Matthew Raymond Alcorn, three counts of felony possession of a Schedule I drug with intent, two counts of felony possession of a Schedule I drug in violation of the Drug-Free School Zone Act, five counts of felony possession of meth, two counts of felony possession of meth with intent in violation of the Drug-Free School Zone Act, introducing contraband into a penal institution, three counts of driving while in possession of meth and three counts of driving on a revoked license; had case continued to April 8. Public Defender Lara Dykes argued Acorn has been in jail for more than a year waiting on federal authorities to take over the case. If federal authorities do not act by April 8, prosecution of the case will be done at the state level.
—Sylina Erica Boles, felony possession of meth with intent and simple possession; dropped with plea from co-defendant.
—Jason Michael Brooks, incest; continued to May 13.
—Kelly Renee Debord, auto burglary, theft of property of $1,000 to $2,500, theft of property of up to $1,000, vandalism of up to $1,000, aggravated assault, domestic assault and assault; continued to April 8.
—Gerardy Perez Garcia, reckless endangerment; continued to May 10.
—Joseph Michael Grimme, felony possession of meth with intent, tampering with evidence, domestic assault, violation of an order of protection, failure to render aid at an injury crash and driving on a revoked license; continued to May 10.
—Baylee Claire Hawn, two counts of felony possession of meth with intent, two counts of felony possession of a Schedule II drug with intent, possession of a Schedule III drug with intent and criminal impersonation; continued to May 10.
—Kiley Lewis Kausner, felony possession of meth with intent; continued to May 10.
—Carl Richard Matthews, introducing contraband into a penal institution; continued to May 10.
—Keith Austin Morgan, felony possession of meth with intent and one case in boundover status; continued to April 8 for motion hearing and May 10.
—Timothy Shane Neeley, felony possession of meth with intent; continued to May 10.
—Rodrigo Domingo Perez, forgery and identity theft; continued to May 13.
—Christian Gavin Radford, felony possession of a Schedule IV drug with intent and theft of property of $10,000 to $60,000; Patrick Hayes appointed to represent Radford because of a conflict with the Public Defender's Office and continued to May 10.
—John Dempsey Rector, theft of property of $2,500 to $10,000; continued to April 8.
—Jose Luis Rodriguez, felony possession of meth with intent; continued to May 10.
—Daniel Joseph Schultz, driving under the influence; continued to May 10.
—David Edward Seickendick, possession of a weapon by a felon, introducing contraband into a penal institution and simple possession of meth; bond reduced from $100,000 to $10,000 because of medical issues and continued to May 6.
—Christy Diane Sherrill, felony possession of meth with intent, possession of drug paraphernalia and falsifying a drug test; continued to May 10.
—Travis John Stowers, two counts of felony possession of meth, felony possession of a Schedule II drug with intent, felony possession of a Schedule IV drug with intent, possession of a legend drug, tampering with evidence, simple possession and possession of drug paraphernalia; continued to April 8.
—Moneisha Denadriea Thomas, statutory rape; continued to May 10.
—Michael S. Tomes, fourth offense driving under the influence and evading arrest; continued to April 22.
—Steven Michael Thompkins, vandalism of $2,500 to $10,000; continued to April 8.
—Christopher Ryan Turbett, second offense driving under the influence and possession of a handgun while under the influence; continued to May 10.
—Alicia Dawn Turner, aggravated burglary and theft of property of $1,000 to $2,500; continued to May 10.
—Kelly Michelle Young, burglary and possession of burglary tools; continued to April 22.
Motions/hearings
—Quentin Eugene McDaniel, rape; trial date set with no motions heard.
—Brandy Lynn Peebles, probation violations and theft of property of $10,000 to $60,000; sentence modified placing Peebles under house arrest supervision of community corrections for leaving a treatment recovery program.
—Billy Joe Wannyn, first-degree murder and aggravated robbery; motion hearing continued to April 22 and trial set for April 28.
Report with attorney
—Christopher Jacques Baird, child abuse, neglect or endangerment, aggravated assault and domestic assault; continued to April 22.
—Brian Edward Elmore, aggravated burglary and theft of property of $1,000 to $2,500; continued to April 22 at which time Elmore is to return to court with an attorney.
—Deon Maurice Garrett, felony possession of a Schedule II drug with intent; continued to May 10.
—Matthew Lewis Grant, felony possession of meth with intent; continued to April 22 at which time Grant is to return to court with an attorney.
—Anthony Lowell Harden, felony possession of a Schedule II drug with intent; continued to May 10 at which time Harden is to return to court with an attorney.
—Antonia Maxine Perkins, felony possession of a Schedule II drug with intent, reckless endangerment and evading arrest; continued to May 10 at which time Perkins is to return to court with an attorney.
Probation violations
—Jennifer Deann Avans, pled guilty to a probation violation of not reporting and is to serve the balance of a two-year sentence.
—Tassie Kay Herron, pled guilty to probation violations of absconding and failing a drug test and is to serve 60 days in jail at 75% with probation terminated at the end of time served in jail.
—Tristan Monroe King, probation violation hearing; James Hargis appointed to represent King and continued to April 8.
—Joseph Lee Manning, probation violation hearing continued to April 8.
—Cherie Lynn Reid, pled guilty to a probation violation and is to serve the balance of her sentence.
—Destiny Mae Switzer, probation violation warrant dropped.
—Kenneth Andrew Toebbe, Public Defender's Office appointed to represent Toebbe and probation violation hearing continued to April 8.
—Stern Able Stevens, pleaded guilty to a probation violation of absconding and is to serve the balance of an 18-month sentence.
—Joseph Weslyn Warren, pled guilty to a probation violation of failure to report and agreed to serve the balance of a two-year sentence.
—Addison Paige Woody, pled guilty to a probation violation of refusing to take a drug screen and is to serve the balance of a two-year sentence.
Michael Moser may be reached at mmoser@crossville-chronicle.com | https://news.yahoo.com/persistent-offender-receives-10-prison-001600315.html | 2022-04-01T00:49:28Z |
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The Turkish prosecutor in the case against 26 Saudi nationals charged in the slaying of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi made a surprise request Thursday that their trial in absentia be suspended and the case transferred to Saudi Arabia, raising fears of a possible coverup.
The panel of judges made no ruling on the prosecutor’s request but said a letter would be sent to Turkey’s Justice Ministry seeking its opinion on the possible transfer of the file to Saudi judicial authorities, the state-run Anadolu Agency reported. Trial was adjourned until April 7.
The development comes as Turkey has been trying to normalize its relationship with Saudi Arabia, which hit an all-time low following Khashoggi’s grisly October 2018 killing. Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said in an interview on Thursday that Saudi authorities were more cooperative on judicial issues with Turkey, but did not elaborate.
In arguing for the transfer, the prosecutor told the court that the Saudi chief public prosecutor’s office requested the Turkish proceedings be transferred to the kingdom in a letter dated March 13, and that international warrants issued by Ankara against the defendants be lifted, according to the private DHA news agency.
The prosecutor said that because the arrest warrants cannot be executed and defense statements cannot be taken, the case would remain inconclusive in Turkey.
Amnesty International urged Turkey to press ahead with the trial, saying if it is transferred to Saudi Arabia, Turkey will be “knowingly and willingly sending the case to a place where it will be covered up.”
Moving Khashoggi’s trial to Saudi Arabia would provide a diplomatic resolution to a dispute that represented the wider troubles between Ankara and the kingdom since the 2011 Arab Spring.
Turkey under Erdogan supported Islamists as the uprisings took hold, while Saudi Arabia and its ally the United Arab Emirates sought to suppress such movements for fear of facing challenges to their autocratic governments. Meanwhile, Turkey sided with Qatar in a diplomatic dispute that saw Doha boycotted by Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Since then-President Donald Trump lost the 2020 election, the Gulf Arab states have set aside — but not fully resolved — the Qatar dispute. Meanwhile, Turkey under Erdogan has faced a rapid devaluation of its lira currency over his refusal to hike interest rates. Bilateral trade to the kingdom and the UAE, a major transshipment point for the world economy, also collapsed.
Since the start of 2022, Erdogan has sought to improve those ties, including making his first visit to the UAE in nearly a decade. Saudi Arabia and the UAE, after fighting through the coronavirus pandemic’s economic effects, facing a grinding war in Yemen and struggling with renewed tensions with Iran, also want to resolve the outstanding feud.
Khashoggi disappeared on Oct. 2, 2018, after entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, seeking documents that would allow him to marry Hatice Cengiz, a Turkish national who was waiting outside the building. He never emerged.
Turkish officials allege that the Saudi national, who was a United States resident, was killed and then dismembered with a bone saw inside the consulate. His body has not been found. Prior to his killing, Khashoggi had written critically of Saudi Arabia’s crown prince in columns for the Washington Post.
Turkish authorities said he was killed by a team of Saudi agents. Those on trial in absentia include two former aides of the prince.
Saudi officials initially offered conflicting accounts concerning the killing, including claims that Khashoggi had left the consulate building unharmed. But amid mounting international pressure, they stated that Khashoggi’s death was a tragic accident, with the meeting unexpectedly turning violent.
Turkey decided to try the defendants in absentia after Saudi Arabia rejected Turkish demands for their extradition.
The slaying had sparked international condemnation and cast a cloud of suspicion over Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Western intelligence agencies, as well as the U.S. Congress, have said that an operation of this magnitude could not have happened without his knowledge.
In urging Turkey to proceed with the trial, Amnesty International said Ankara would be complicit in a coverup if it grants the Saudi request for a transfer.
“If the prosecutor’s request is granted, then instead of prosecuting and shedding light on a murder that was committed on its territory … Turkey will be knowingly and willingly sending the case to a place where it will be covered up,” said Tarik Beyhan, Amnesty’s campaign director for Turkey.
Beyhan said he didn’t want to “think about the possibility” that the prosecutor’s request may be related to the improving ties between Riyadh and Ankara.
“Basic human rights … should not be made the subject of political negotiations,” he said. “A murder cannot be covered up to fix relations.”
Some of the men were put on trial in Riyadh behind closed doors. A Saudi court issued a final verdict in 2020 that sentenced five mid-level officials and operatives to 20-year jail terms. The court had originally ordered the death penalty, but reduced the punishment after Khashoggi’s son Salah, who lives in Saudi Arabia, announced that he forgave the defendants. Three others were sentenced to lesser jail terms.
On Thursday, Khashoggi’s fiancee, Cengiz, appeared to criticize the prosecutor’s request in a tweet in English. “It is an exemplary situation in terms of showing the dilemma facing humanity in the modern era,” she wrote. “Which of the two will we choose? To want to live like a virtuous human being or to build a life by holding material interests above all kinds of values.”
She did not respond to a request for comment.
—
Associated Press Writer Jon Gambrell contributed from Dubai. | https://www.fox44news.com/news/national-world-news/prosecutor-seeks-end-to-khashoggi-murder-trial-in-turkey/ | 2022-04-01T00:49:28Z |
Which backpack leaf blower is best?
If you have a yard or patch of land, you may have some difficulty dealing with leaves in the fall. Smaller yards with fewer trees usually clean up easily with a handheld leaf blower. But if you have a large plot that has plenty of foliage, you might want to consider investing in a backpack leaf blower. These handy devices can significantly cut your workload. And there are a number of worthwhile options in every price range.
The best backpack leaf blower for most consumers is the Echo PB-580T due to its budget-friendly price, performance, weight and reliability.
What to know before you buy a backpack leaf blower
They’re perfect for large jobs
Since backpack leaf blowers are considerably more powerful than handheld models, you won’t have to walk as much. They transfer the bulk of the weight to your back, hips and legs instead of your shoulders and arms.
Most importantly, they let you work on your entire property without being tethered to an electrical outlet. It’s this versatility that makes backpack leaf blowers the go-to choice for contractors and commercial lawn care outfits.
Noise factor
Backpack leaf blowers pack more power than handheld models because it has an internal combustion engine. One of the biggest issues with this is how much noise it makes. Four-cycle backpack leaf blowers are usually in the neighborhood of 70-80 decibels, and two-cycle models can easily exceed 90 decibels. Aside from wearing proper ear protection, you’ll need to consider noise level regulations. Some communities have laws prohibiting the use of lawn power tools that exceed 65 decibels.
Fuel blend
Most backpack leaf blowers have two-cycle engines, which use a combination of gasoline and motor oil. It’s extremely important to remember to use this blend since the wrong mixture could wreck your leaf blower. Most use a fuel-to-oil blend, but this can vary based on the model. Take time to review the manufacturer’s instructions carefully to ensure you use the right formula.
What to look for in a quality backpack leaf blower
Airspeed and cubic feet per minute
Both velocity and volume are important considerations. They’re related but not necessarily correlated. These factors vary depending on the design of the specific model and brand. If you want a truly effective backpack leaf blower that can handle a good amount of space, look for leaf blowers with a velocity of nearly 200 mph or more and at least 500 CFM in volume.
Throttle position
The leaf blower’s throttle control location is a subtle but important detail. Most users find that tube-mounted throttles are more convenient and comfortable to use. Leaf blowers with hip-mounted throttles tend to be slightly less expensive, but that depends on the brand. Ultimately, the choice will come down to your personal preference.
How much you can expect to spend on a backpack leaf blower
The most affordable backpack leaf blowers cost just over $200. The best options for private landowners are in the $500-$700 range. Those with landscaping businesses that do multiple jobs a week might want to invest in even more expensive models, some up in the thousands.
Backpack leaf blower FAQ
Are battery-powered backpack leaf blowers worth it?
A. Not really. If you have enough land and debris to need a backpack leaf blower, there aren’t battery-powered models that will last long enough to complete the job. To be clear, some systems allow you to strap high-powered, long-lasting batteries to your back for running specific leaf blowers, but they cost over $1,000.
What’s the best safety equipment for using a backpack leaf blower?
A. Wear work boots with plenty of traction as well as durable pants and long-sleeve shirts. These are important basics when working with any potentially hazardous tools. In addition, you should also use other safety equipment when using a commercial-grade leaf blower, such as protective glasses, earmuffs, earplugs and work gloves. All of these will keep you safe and ensure you’re protected while you’re using this heavy-duty equipment.
What’s the best backpack leaf blower to buy?
Top backpack leaf blower
What you need to know: It combines the performance of a commercial leaf blower with a consumer-friendly cost and lightweight design.
What you’ll love: It’s powerful enough to satisfy homeowners with large plots and plenty of brush. Echo is a well-respected manufacturer, so it’s an investment you can trust. It boasts a maximum airspeed of 215 mph and weighs just over 22 pounds.
What you should consider: One of its few drawbacks is that you can’t adjust or repair the carburetor.
Where to buy: Sold by Home Depot and Amazon
Top backpack leaf blower for the money
What you need to know: This relatively affordable option doesn’t sacrifice power or comfort.
What you’ll love: It’s one of the rare options that is less than $300 and still offers long-lasting effectiveness. It’s about as light as they come and significantly more powerful than a handheld mode.
What you should consider: It doesn’t quite have the same kind of power that many lawn care professionals need.
Where to buy: Sold by Home Depot
Worth checking out
What you need to know: Put simply, this four-cycle model is a beast of a leaf blower.
What you’ll love: It has more raw power and speed than just about any other option. Plus, since it uses a four-cycle motor, the sound it makes isn’t quite as painfully loud as others. If you need premium performance for professional jobs, this one is a great choice.
What you should consider: While it outperforms much of the competition, it may be too much power for the average homeowner.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
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NerveNetwork (NVT) traded 1.4% lower against the U.S. dollar during the 24 hour period ending at 19:00 PM ET on March 31st. One NerveNetwork coin can now be bought for about $0.0310 or 0.00000068 BTC on cryptocurrency exchanges. In the last seven days, NerveNetwork has traded 6% higher against the U.S. dollar. NerveNetwork has a total market capitalization of $8.60 million and approximately $184,607.00 worth of NerveNetwork was traded on exchanges in the last day.
Here’s how related cryptocurrencies have performed in the last day:
- TerraUSD (UST) traded 0.1% lower against the dollar and now trades at $1.00 or 0.00002189 BTC.
- DeFiChain (DFI) traded 5.1% lower against the dollar and now trades at $4.36 or 0.00009543 BTC.
- Elastos (ELA) traded 6.6% lower against the dollar and now trades at $3.25 or 0.00007107 BTC.
- MATH (MATH) traded up 3.9% against the dollar and now trades at $0.26 or 0.00000558 BTC.
- OTOCASH (OTO) traded 226.3% higher against the dollar and now trades at $0.0800 or 0.00000175 BTC.
- Max Property Group (MPG) traded flat against the dollar and now trades at $0.0109 or 0.00000023 BTC.
- ILCOIN (ILC) traded down 0.4% against the dollar and now trades at $0.0033 or 0.00000007 BTC.
- Props Token (PROPS) traded up 13% against the dollar and now trades at $0.0064 or 0.00000014 BTC.
- CoinUs (CNUS) traded flat against the dollar and now trades at $0.0029 or 0.00000005 BTC.
- eXPerience Chain (XPC) traded 3.1% lower against the dollar and now trades at $0.0000 or 0.00000000 BTC.
NerveNetwork Profile
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hashing algorithm. NerveNetwork’s total supply is 1,122,857,486 coins and its circulating supply is 276,983,684 coins. The official website for NerveNetwork is nerve.network. NerveNetwork’s official Twitter account is @nerve_network and its Facebook page is accessible here. The official message board for NerveNetwork is medium.com/@NerveNetwork.
According to CryptoCompare, “Nerve was launched on July the 10th and is a decentralized digital asset service network based on the NULS micro-services framework, which uses the NULS ChainBox to develop a blockchain cross-chain interaction protocol. The aim is to break the isolated blockchain value and establish a cross-chain asset exchange network to provide all the necessary underlying support for the Defi application ecosystem. For independent public chains such as BTC, ETH, BNB, Nerve defines a set of interface protocols that can easily implement the interaction of various blockchains. Nerve's consensus algorithm is implemented based on the POC (proof of credit) algorithm of NULS (POCBFT). “
NerveNetwork Coin Trading
It is usually not presently possible to purchase alternative cryptocurrencies such as NerveNetwork directly using U.S. dollars. Investors seeking to acquire NerveNetwork should first purchase Bitcoin or Ethereum using an exchange that deals in U.S. dollars such as Gemini, GDAX or Coinbase. Investors can then use their newly-acquired Bitcoin or Ethereum to purchase NerveNetwork using one of the exchanges listed above.
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Skippy Foods, LLC has recalled more than 9,000 cases of peanut butter "due to the possibility that a limited number of jars may contain a small fragment of stainless steel from a piece of manufacturing equipment," the company said in an announcement Thursday.
The specific Skippy brands included Skippy Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter Spread, Skippy Reduced Fat Chunky Peanut Butter Spread and Skippy Creamy Peanut Butter Blended With Plant Protein all with "best if used by dates" of early May 2023. Those dates are located at the top of the lid.
The company said there have been no consumer complaints related to this issue and the recall is voluntary.
All retailers that received these particular products have been notified, the company said.
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Hunter Biden Probe Broader Than We Ever Realized, Grand Jury Convened Behind the Scenes
The New York Times’ admission two weeks ago that the emails found on Hunter Biden’s abandoned laptop were real was a signal to some of us that the Times was trying to get out ahead of something.
When The Washington Post, CNN, ABC and NBC acknowledged the emails were real on Wednesday, we knew something was up.
On Wednesday night and Thursday morning, multiple media outlets reported that the inquiry into Biden’s taxes which began several years ago has expanded to include possible money laundering and foreign lobbying violations.
On Wednesday, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News that an “increasing number of witnesses have appeared before a grand jury impaneled in Wilmington, Delaware,” over the past few months.
Witnesses are being asked about Biden’s finances, specifically his income from the Ukrainian energy company Burisma, where he served on the board of directors. Some have been questioned about “how he paid his taxes in recent years.”
Witnesses have included several of Biden’s former business associates, lobbyists and Lunden Roberts, with whom he had a child in 2018, according to CNN. More witnesses are scheduled to appear in the weeks ahead.
ABC’s sources said there has been no decision yet on whether Biden will be criminally charged. However, there has been debate among prosecutors “about whether Biden’s admitted past drug abuse could serve to undermine a criminal case over his financial decision-making.”
CBS’ Catherine Herridge reported on Thursday morning that the probe is “broader than previously known” and that two of Biden’s former business associates appeared before the grand jury last fall.
Herridge said that prosecutors are looking into Biden’s transactions with the Chinese energy company CEFC, an entity that Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley told his colleagues on Monday was “effectively an arm of the communist Chinese government.”
In 2017, she said, CEFC signed a $1 million retainer for Biden’s legal services. The client was CEFC official Patrick Ho, who was arrested and convicted on “international bribery and money laundering charges for unrelated work in Africa.”
During Grassley’s presentation to the Senate on Monday, he displayed an August 2017 receipt for a $165,000 payment from CEFC to Wells Fargo Clearing Services. He pointed out a notation near the bottom of the page that read “further credit to OWASCO PC” and informed his fellow senators that Owasco was one of Biden’s companies.
Grassley confirmed that this transaction was being made public for the first time and said he and Republican Sen. Ron Johnson would soon be rolling out more receipts.
In a 2021 interview with CBS, host Anthony Mason asked Biden if his father had benefited financially from any of his foreign business deals. Although rumors to the contrary have been swirling, Biden replied with a most emphatic no.
The Hunter Biden investigation began as a tax inquiry years ago + expanded into a federal probe. Source familiar with the investigation now tells @cbsnews I-unit two men who worked w/Hunter Biden when his father VP were called to the grand jury last fall.pic.twitter.com/1LaXDiycWk
— Catherine Herridge (@CBS_Herridge) March 31, 2022
None of the stories from CBS, ABC or CNN on the probe seem to substantiate the attention it’s suddenly receiving. Biden has built his career upon selling access to his father. And this probe has been going on for years. So what’s the draw?
Here are some possibilities:
- Hunter Biden could be indicted.
- Evidence that President Joe Biden benefited financially from his son’s dealings could surface.
- Evidence that Joe Biden was well aware of his son’s underhanded business dealings could come to light.
- The story has simply become too big for the establishment media to hide. They have to at least pretend to be journalists.
Time will tell.
In the meantime, I think the real story is that the legacy media is reporting on this story at all.
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Michael Cohen, formerly one of Donald Trump's top confidants before turning against him to become the star witness in the investigation into the New York real estate mogul's business and finances, is "disappointed" by reports that the Manhattan district attorney has decided not to bring criminal charges against the former President.
"I was disappointed. I was discouraged. And I was distressed," Cohen told CNN+'s Kasie Hunt in an interview that aired Thursday on "The Source." "I was disappointed, because no one is supposed to be above the law."
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office has been investigating Trump and the Trump Organization and whether they misled lenders, insurers, and others by providing them false or misleading financial statements about the value of properties.
Bragg in February informed the two top prosecutors leading the criminal probe that he wasn't ready to authorize an indictment, leading the prosecutors to resign, a person familiar with the investigation told CNN. CNN previously reported that the resignations had followed weeks of internal debate within the office over the strength of the case, with some prosecutors believing that there is sufficient evidence to charge.
Cohen, who expected to be a key witness in the case, said he was disturbed by Bragg's decision because he had "given so much time" to investigators and turned more than over 10,000 documents.
Bragg's office has maintained that the investigation is ongoing and added attorneys to the team. Danielle Filson, a spokeswoman for Bragg, has told CNN, "A team of experienced prosecutors is working every day to follow the facts and the law. There is nothing more we can or should say at this juncture about an ongoing investigation."
Cohen told CNN+ that he had met with the district attorney's office 15 times -- the last time falling roughly two months before Bragg's decision.
Asked how detailed the questions from investigators had become, he replied, "Each and every time that I met with them, it became more and more and more detailed. So it started off at 35,000 feet. And by the last time of our meeting, we were down to maybe five feet."
Cohen told CNN+ that investigators had zeroed in on finances, including tax and insurance-related questions.
He also added that he had never spoke with Bragg since he took office in January, but had spoken with Bragg's predecessor, Cy Vance, several times. He added that he never went before the special grand jury, whose term is set to expire at the end of next month but could be extended.
Cohen testified before Congress in 2019, alleging that Trump inflated and devalued the worth of assets for his advantage. He pleaded guilty to nine criminal charges, including lying to Congress. Bragg's decision had factored in Cohen's potential role as a witness. The defense could use Cohen's conviction and public criticism of Trump to discredit him as a witness.
When pressed about this by CNN+, Cohen said that Bragg's office had discussed his credibility with him and that he had provided documentary evidence because he "didn't want anyone to question my credibility."
Cohen said he lied to Congress to minimize Trump's connections to Russia at Trump's request, adding, "If that's what's gonna make me a convicted liar, I throw my hands up and I say, then I am a convicted liar."
Trump has called the investigation a "sham" and that his company has assets that "in many cases" are "far more valuable than what was listed in our financial statements."
The office of New York Attorney General Letitia James is also conducting a civil investigation into Trump and his real estate company, and is seeking depositions of Trump, Donald Trump Jr. and Ivanka Trump, who have filed appeals in their fight to quash the request.
Cohen told CNN+ he has spoken with the civil investigation several times and would "absolutely" speak to attorney general's office again if asked.
Cohen also weighed in on Russia's war in Ukraine, telling CNN+ that he believes US posture would have been much different had Trump -- who has often praised Russian President Vladimir Putin -- been president.
"I think that Trump would have provided nothing to Ukraine, there would be no missiles, no stingers, no javelin, no ammunition, nothing, no, no, no aid," he told CNN+, adding, "If Donald was in office, I would even bet that he would send military forces in order to assist Putin in doing this."
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CONCORD — A Superior Court judge on Thursday questioned efforts by the New Hampshire State Police to keep files about a trooper’s misconduct confidential, despite recent trends toward openness in such cases.
Speaking from the bench, Merrimack County Superior Court Judge John Kissinger voiced many of the positions of the ACLU-New Hampshire, which has sued the Department of Safety to open records involving the August 2021 termination of trooper Haden Wilber.
A Maine woman jailed for 13 days on Wilber’s hunch that she was transporting illegal drugs inside her body. Robyn White was forced to undergo body cavity searches and X-ray scans.
She later sued the Safety Department for $212,000.
Assistant Attorney General Jessica King argued that Wilber’s right to privacy overrides any public interest in the case, something disputed by the judge.
“This isn’t just when someone took a vacation day they shouldn’t’ have,” Kissinger said, noting the violation of White’s Fourth Amendment rights against illegal search and seizure. “Shouldn’t that put this in a different category?”
King has pointed to another law, which governs the release of reports of criminal misconduct to defense lawyers, and a recent Supreme Court decision reinforcing that law.
ACLU Legal Director Gilles Bissonnette said that law has nothing to do with public access to records about police misconduct, a right recognized by two Supreme Court rulings in 2020.
The state police is using the more recent decision to enforce a blanket policy to make all records of police misconduct secret, he said.
“That would mark a departure of a trend, it seems to be, in New Hampshire Supreme Court jurisprudence,” Kissinger said.
That was how much of the hearing went, with Kissinger, a former Attorney General prosecutor, agreeing with Bissonnette while interrupting King and challenging her assertions.
“I wonder whether you’re reading a lot into one sentence in a Supreme Court ruling,” he told King, after she read a sentence in the more recent Supreme Court ruling that said all misconduct material will be confidential except for what is needed for defense attorneys.
King also said that other troopers would be less inclined to participate in a misconduct investigation if they believed their names would be publicized.
Kissinger made no ruling from the bench and said he will consider the matter further.
After the hearing, Attorney General spokesman Michael Garrity said the Legislature has determined that police personnel records are confidential and state police have a duty to follow the law.
“This case is about protecting the private, personnel records of the tens of thousands of public employees who serve the state daily,” Garrity said.
Bissonnette told reporters he was pleased with the hearing.
“It seemed like the court understood what’s critical here,” he said. | https://www.unionleader.com/news/courts/state-urges-judge-to-keep-files-secret-in-new-hampshire-state-police-misconduct-case/article_25f3d3e7-8e86-5295-a615-d0f0ffc6c38c.html | 2022-04-01T00:49:30Z |
Today's mortgage rates: 30-, 20-year rates slip, shorter repayment terms hold steady | March 31, 2022
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Check out the mortgage rates for March 31, 2022, which are mixed from yesterday. (Credible)
Based on data compiled by Credible, mortgage refinance rates have fallen since yesterday, except for 10-year rates, which held steady.
- 30-year fixed-rate refinance: 4.625%, down from 4.875%, -0.250
- 20-year fixed-rate refinance: 4.500%, down from 4.750%, -0.250
- 15-year fixed-rate refinance: 3.875%, down from 4.000%, -0.125
- 10-year fixed-rate refinance: 3.750%, unchanged
Rates last updated on March 31, 2022. These rates are based on the assumptions shown here. Actual rates may vary. With 5,000 reviews, Credible maintains an "excellent" Trustpilot score.
What this means: Refinance rates edged down across three key terms today, but with a spike in rates in recent weeks, 30- and 20-year terms are still at or above 4.5%. Mortgage refinance rates can fluctuate from day to day, so homeowners may want to act today to lock in a lower rate ahead of future increases.
Today’s mortgage rates for home purchases
Based on data compiled by Credible, mortgage rates for home purchases have fallen for two key rates since yesterday, while two other key rates remained unchanged.
- 30-year fixed mortgage rates: 4.750%, down from 4.875%, -0.125
- 20-year fixed mortgage rates: 4.500%, down from 4.750%, -0.250
- 15-year fixed mortgage rates: 3.875%, unchanged
- 10-year fixed mortgage rates: 3.750%, unchanged
Rates last updated on March 31, 2022. These rates are based on the assumptions shown here. Actual rates may vary. Credible, a personal finance marketplace, has 5,000 Trustpilot reviews with an average star rating of 4.7 (out of a possible 5.0).
What this means: Although 30-year rates slipped overnight, this popular repayment term is still sitting near 5%. Buyers seeking a balance of a lower rate and lower monthly mortgage payment may look to 20-year rates, which are the lowest they’ve been in five days.
To find great mortgage rates, start by using Credible’s secured website, which can show you current mortgage rates from multiple lenders without affecting your credit score. You can also use Credible’s mortgage calculator to estimate your monthly mortgage payments.
How mortgage rates have changed over time
Today’s mortgage interest rates are well below the highest annual average rate recorded by Freddie Mac — 16.63% in 1981. A year before the COVID-19 pandemic upended economies across the world, the average interest rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage for 2019 was 3.94%. The average rate for 2021 was 2.96%, the lowest annual average in 30 years.
The historic drop in interest rates means homeowners who have mortgages from 2019 and older could potentially realize significant interest savings by refinancing with one of today’s lower interest rates. When considering a mortgage or refinance, it’s important to take into account closing costs such as appraisal, application, origination and attorney’s fees. These factors, in addition to the interest rate and loan amount, all contribute to the cost of a mortgage.
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How Credible mortgage rates are calculated
Changing economic conditions, central bank policy decisions, investor sentiment, and other factors influence the movement of mortgage rates. Credible average mortgage rates and mortgage refinance rates reported in this article are calculated based on information provided by partner lenders who pay compensation to Credible.
The rates assume a borrower has a 740 credit score and is borrowing a conventional loan for a single-family home that will be their primary residence. The rates also assume no (or very low) discount points and a down payment of 20%.
Credible mortgage rates reported here will only give you an idea of current average rates. The rate you actually receive can vary based on a number of factors.
Fixed vs. adjustable-rate mortgages: How they affect interest costs
Interest rates for fixed-rate mortgages don’t change over the life of the loan, but tend to be higher than the initial interest rate for adjustable rate mortgages, or ARMs.
Initial interest rates for ARMs are typically lower than fixed-rate mortgages. But after the end of an introductory period, your interest rate will change — and it could increase significantly. Introductory periods can vary from several months to a year or a few years. After the introductory period, your interest rate will be based on an index your lender specifies. ARMs may or may not cap how much your interest rate can increase.
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The month of March has been quite an interesting one, I mean every single event that occurred in this month slapped really hard. Tell me about the rush of emotions and the impulsive actions from individuals. Earlier in this month of March, a rather legendary incident which will forever remain in the minds of many Nigerians happened. While the Russia-Ukraine war and the hike in fuel price in Nigeria kept many in a melancholic state, the people of Anambra experienced a firsthand display of ‘’if you do anyhow you go collect’’.
It was the inaugural ceremony of Anambra state’s new Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo when dignitaries including the Ex-Governor Willie Obiano were already settled down and his wife Mrs. Ebelechukwu Obiano walked in, moved to the front row where Mrs. Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu was seated and spoke brash words to her which resulted in Mrs. Bianca giving her a resounding slap. It remains unclear what Mrs. Ebele said to her but wow! How do you voluntarily go to receive a slap? I bet if she foresaw the end, she would have had a rethink because no-one likes public embarrassment. I guess it is true that violence is never the answer but, in this situation, it answered the question.
The embarrassing video which went viral on social media became the trending topic for many days. A lot of reactions from Nigerians were seen both in the comment sections, social media statuses and even in recreated comedy skits. Some called it ‘’a well-deserved slap’’ while others called it the ‘’resetting slap.’’ It was only a matter of days before an imitation of this incident reoccurred. However, this time it was at the international level.
It was the most shocking moment in history during the Oscars award show on Sunday, March 27, when American actor, Will Smith walked up to Chris Rock, Popular American Comedian and slapped him for making a silly joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett. Another wow! The former incident was analyzed that the victim walked voluntarily to receive a slap, while in this case, the giver walked up to the stage and gave the slap. See the difference?
Phew! Must have been hard for Will smith after he realized he had just committed a huge blunder which has dragged his name to the mud. The incident which caught the attention of the whole world has got many condemning his action even after a written and oral apology.
The reactions of both Bianca Ojukwu and Will Smith are quite the same but the outcome however differs. Both had valid reasons why they reacted the way they did but it doesn’t make any of them right. The truth in these two incidents shows the impulsive nature of man when triggered. How do you react when triggered? | https://www.thenews-chronicle.com/to-slap-or-not-to-slap/ | 2022-04-01T00:49:31Z |
MotoGP Argentina Friday practice cancelled due to freight delays
The opening day of practice for the 2022 MotoGP Argentina Grand Prix has been cancelled due to delays in freight arriving to Termas de Rio Hondo.
Motorsport.com reported earlier this week that a technical issue with a plane at Moi International Airport in Mombasa in Kenya carrying cargo for some of the MotoGP paddock had caused delays in some teams getting equipment from Indonesia to Termas de Rio Hondo.
It was reported that Ducati was primarily affected by this, with the factory squad, Gresini Racing and VR46 set to take late delivery of cargo.
However, Dorna Sports has now confirmed that two different issues affected two flights containing freight for all three classes and, with one not will arriving until Friday.
In a statement from Dorna, it notes that a second freight plane that had arrived at Tucuman in Argentina was sent back to Lombok in Indonesia to collect more freight and suffered a mechanical issue during a layover.
According to Dorna, one cargo load remains grounded in Mombasa, with parts from Europe and the Middle East being sent to fix it with the hope of returning it to the air this evening.
As a result, MotoGP and the race organisers have taken the decision to cancel Friday's running.
Instead, all three classes will have FP1 and FP2 on Saturday morning and early afternoon, with MotoGP FP4 being scrapped and replaced by FP3 – though this will run to 30 minutes just like an FP4 session.
Qualifying for the MotoGP class will then take place immediately afterwards at 5:05pm (9:05pm BST).
Sunday's schedule will remain unchanged.
The full two-day Argentina MotoGP schedule now looks like this:
Saturday:
Moto3 FP1 – 08:45am (BST-4)
Moto2 FP1 – 09:40am (BST-4)
MotoGP FP1 – 10:35am (BST-4)
Moto3 FP2 – 11:35am (BST-4)
Moto2 FP2 – 12:30pm (BST-4)
MotoGP – 13:25pm (BST-4)
Moto3 Q1 – 14:35pm (BST-4)
Moto3 Q2 – 15:00pm (BST-4)
Moto2 Q1 – 15:30pm (BST-4)
Moto2 Q2 – 15:55pm (BST-4)
MotoGP FP3 – 16:25pm (BST-4)
MotoGP Q1 – 17:05pm (BST-4)
MotoGP Q2 – 17:30pm (BST-4)
Sunday:
Moto3 Warm-up – 09:30am (BST-4)
Moto2 Warm-up – 10:00am (BST-4)
MotoGP Warm-up – 10:30am (BST-4)
Moto3 Race – 12:00pm (BST-4)
Moto2 Race – 13:20pm (BST-4)
MotoGP Race – 15:00 (BST-4)
Nakagami to miss Argentina MotoGP round due to COVID
MotoGP Argentina freight issues impacted by war in Ukraine
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WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – For some people, overdraft fees are a frustrating inconvenience. For others, they pose crippling costs. Some lawmakers now want to change how they’re charged altogether.
Rep. Carolyn Maloney introduced legislation called the “Overdraft Protection Act.” The bill includes provisions to cap the amount and number of fees a bank can charge.
“My bill tries to cut down on these unfair and deceptive practices,” the New York Democrat said.
Advocates like Elyse Crawford-Hicks with Americans for Financial Reform say overdraft fees hit low-income families and people of color the hardest.
“Overdraft fees are paid the most by people who can least afford them,” Crawford-Hicks said.
Others say over-drafting is a useful service because it can function like a short-term loan. Paul Kundert is the CEO of UW Credit Union, which recently reduced their overdraft fees and put more limits on how they charge them.
“When prices are fair, we believe consumers do benefit from access to the credit provided by overdraft fees,” Kundert said.
Recently, major banks like Wells Fargo, Citigroup and Bank of America have made changes themselves, by reducing their overdraft fees or eliminating them altogether.
Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, says that demonstrates the legislation is unnecessary.
“The market is naturally, naturally taking care of the issue without government intervention. And we do not need more rules from Washington,” Williams said.
Because banks make billions of dollars in revenue from overdraft fees, George Mason University Foundation Professor of Law Todd Zywicki argues the proposed changes would cost consumers.
“We’ll see higher bank fees, we’ll see higher minimum monthly deposits as basically insurance against over-drafting and we will see a loss of access to free checking,” Zywicki said.
Lawmakers like Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., are promising to continue pushing for the reforms.
“How can we perform such an abusive and predatory practice that punishes people simply for being poor?” Pressley said. | https://www.woodtv.com/news/washington-dc/bill-seeks-to-put-cap-on-overdraft-fees/ | 2022-04-01T00:49:32Z |
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A firefighter helping in Wears Valley on Wednesday captured intense video showing how strong winds affected efforts to contain the wildfire on Hatcher Mountain.
Tom Lucas is a firefighter with Sevierville Fire Department who volunteers with Walden’s Creek Volunteer Fire Department.
“There were many moments of extreme intensity due to high levels of changing wind speeds and conditions.” said Lucas, “One minute, things were pretty calm and out of nowhere, wind driven fire would make you seek shelter.”
The wildfire spread quickly. As of Thursday, 3,700 acres have burned and more than 100 structures have been damaged. The blaze is about 30% contained, fire officials said. An evacuation was ordered for parts of Wears Valley, Walden’s Creek and near Pigeon Forge.
The video shows strong wind pushing the fire across a roadway as sparks and flames spiral in the air.
“All of the firefighters had to be very vigilant of their surroundings and keep their head on a swivel. Things would change in a moment’s notice,” he said. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/regional/tennessee/firefighters-video-shows-intensity-of-sevier-county-wildfires-amid-flame-swirling-embers/ | 2022-04-01T00:49:32Z |
Settlement reached with State of Georgia in death of Julian Lewis, according to law firm
A record-breaking settlement has been reached between the widow of Julian Lewis and the State of Georgia, after Lewis was shot and killed in 2020 by a Georgia State Patrol trooper.
According to a release by Hall & Lampros law firm that represented Lewis' family, the $4.8 million tort settlement is the largest in Georgia's history based on state records dating back to 1990 and data provided by the Georgia Department of Administrative Services.
“Our hearts grieve for Betty Lewis, who lost her Golden Years with her husband because of unwarranted and unnecessary deadly force during what should have been a routine traffic stop,” said Andrew Lampros, co-founder and partner at Hall & Lampros in Atlanta. “The events of that August night should never have happened."
In November, Lewis' family and his representation announced their intention to sue the state for $12 million for civil rights violations and Lewis' death.
What happened to Lewis?
Lewis, 60, was driving down Stoney Pond Road, a country dirt roadway in Screven County on Aug. 7, 2020, when Georgia State Patrol trooper Jacob Thompson began pursuing Lewis because of a non-functioning taillight on his vehicle.
Thompson performed a PIT maneuver on Lewis forcing the vehicle into a ditch. Thompson then exited his cruiser and approached Lewis’s car.
Thompson said he feared for his life when Lewis revved his engine and wrenched the steering wheel. Thompson, who is white, shot Lewis, who is Black, killing him.
Previous coverage:
- Video contradicts Georgia trooper charged with murder in Screven County, GBI agent said
- Sylvania braced for protest that turned out to be peaceful Saturday
Was the officer charged?
Thomson was dismissed from the Georgia State Patrol after being charged with felony murder and aggravated assault, but a Screven County Grand Jury chose not to indict him on June 28, 2021.
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Georgia announced in September that it was launching an investigation, in consultation with the FBI, into Lewis' death. The announcement came after a protest march by Lewis’s family and activists demanding an investigation. Thursday, a spokesman for the office said it does not comment on an active investigation.
A phone call made after 5 p.m. to the Office of the Attorney General of Georgia was not immediately returned for comment.
More:Lewis family seeks justice, case presented to different grand jury | https://www.augustachronicle.com/story/news/2022/03/31/julian-lewis-family-reaches-settlement-fatal-shooting-georgia-trooper/7236236001/ | 2022-04-01T00:49:32Z |
On his show last Sunday, comedian John Oliver called the Nenana Ice Classic “the single greatest ice-melting contest in the world.”
“Every year, the people in the small Alaskan town of Nenana put a giant wooden tripod on a frozen river,” he said on HBO’s Last Week Tonight, “and place bets on exactly when the ice will melt enough to break up, and the tripod floats downstream.”
Oliver riffed on the history of the Ice Classic, then declared he’s participating in this year’s event.
“We decided to place exactly one bet on this year’s competition, for April 26, 2022, at exactly 2:17 p.m. Why? I just have a really good feeling about it,” he said
He then launched into a story of Marshmallow the Polar Bear, a guy in ridiculous costume who travels from New York to Nenana to submit Oliver’s guess for when tripod will fall.
That’s the part of the segment that was filmed on location. And it’s why Oliver’s producer called Ice Classic Manager Cherrie Forness a couple of weeks ago to talk about the segment.
“They told us what they were doing and what they wanted me to do, and all this,” she said in an interview Wednesday. “And so it’s like, ‘OK, let’s do it.’”
Forness says a crew from the show spent a couple of days shooting video in downtown Nenana, including a scene in the Ice Classic office, where she delivered her only line.
“And with his bet placed,” a narrator says, “a kind stranger said the nicest words anyone had ever said to Marshmallow”
“Thanks, Marshmallow,” Forness says, “Good luck to you.”
The story of Marshmallow ends in a climactic scene where the bear journeys to the tripod.
“And suddenly,” the narrator says, “there it was — the mighty tripod on the Tanana River!”
Forness says she wasn’t exactly sure how the segment would turn out until she saw it Sunday on television.
“I thought it was hilarious! I thought they did a really good job,” she said. “They were a great group to work with. We just had fun!”
Nenana Mayor Josh Verhagen also enjoyed it. But he said Wednesday that he had no idea about the segment until a couple of friends contacted him Monday after they’d seen it.
“I got a friend from England,” he said, “who messaged me and said he watched it and asked whether or not he could buy tickets over in England.”
Verhagen says the segment will provide a lot of great publicity for Ice Classic and Nenana.
“I think people will be really curious about this tradition, which is a major part of who we are in Nenana.”
Forness says she thinks the segment is already generating that kind of curiosity. She suspects that’s why her office got more than 100 calls for tickets on Tuesday, triple the number of calls they got on Monday. But the town and Ice Classic weren’t the only beneficiaries.
“When we win,” Oliver said near the end of the segment, “I’m proud to announce that we will donate our entire prize to the Food Bank of Alaska. And if for some weird reason we don’t win, we’re going to donate $10,000 to them anyway!”
Jenny Di Grappa, a spokesperson for the food bank, said promise was a surprise
“We haven’t gotten any communication from their show,” she said.
Di Grappa says the organization hasn’t yet gotten confirmation of Oliver’s offer, but she says he’s always made good on other charitable donations he’s promised during his programs. And she says donations are badly needed because food banks around the country are scrambling, largely because of the pandemic.
“That would be a major gift for our organization,” she said. “Every dollar donated to Food Bank of Alaska helps us provide three meals. And so that is equivalent to 30,000 meals.”
Spokespersons for WarnerMedia, HBO’s parent company, didn’t respond to a query Wednesday about the donation.
Ice Classic tickets are available through Tuesday, April 5. | https://www.ktoo.org/2022/03/31/john-oliver-nenana-ice-classic/ | 2022-04-01T00:49:32Z |
The Staples store at Lansdowne Street West and Park Street in Peterborough held a grand reopening on Thursday to show off its newly remodelled store space.
There was a lineup around the building for the opening with the first 100 customers receiving $100 gift cards.
Staples offers office products, supplies, technology, furniture and services, including copy and print services. Brands offered include Apple, Microsoft, HP, Canon, Epson and Dell.
Otonabee Ward Coun. Lesley Parnell was on hand for a ribbon cutting ceremony. | https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/business/2022/03/31/photos-grand-reopening-for-staples-store-in-peterborough.html | 2022-04-01T00:49:32Z |
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – FHP troopers have reunited three missing children with their father after their mother snuck the children out of a bedroom window violating a custody agreement, according to troopers.
The Florida Highway Patrol says the mother who is from Green Cove, Florida along with two friends admitted to abducting three children between the ages of 7 and 9 in Zephyrhills.
The children’s father aided deputies by using a GPS tracker on one of the children’s cell phones. The kids were found at a rest area in Marion County near mile marker 346 on I-75.
Troopers say the mom of the children was found to only have visitation of the children when supervised by the father.
The mother claimed to troopers that the father’s roommate abused the children. Troopers say no signs of physical abuse were found.
The mother has been charged with three counts of confining a child under 13 without consent of a parent and three counts of interference with custody of a minor.
All three children were located safely and treated to pizza on behalf of the troopers until they were reunited with their father. | https://www.wfla.com/news/pasco-county/florida-mother-arrested-after-abducting-3-kids-fhp/ | 2022-04-01T00:49:32Z |
NEW YORK, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- F-Factor, a leading dietitian-created program for weight loss and optimal health based on fiber-rich nutrition, announced the hiring of Hugh Dever to the role of Chief Operating Officer, reporting directly to Chief Executive Officer Tanya Zuckerbrot MS, RD.
"I feel honored to join an organization that has helped thousands of people lose weight and improve their health with a scientific, liberating, and sustainable approach." said Mr. Dever. "I am looking forward to working with Tanya, our Registered Dietitians, and the entire team to bring the F-Factor approach and products to more people."
Mr. Dever has nearly 30 years of experience in the consumer-packaged goods and consumer services industries. Prior to F-Factor, he was V.P. of Strategy, Marketing, and Innovation for CEA Fresh Farms, a start-up developing environmentally sustainable solutions to growing, harvesting and delivering fresher and healthier produce to consumers looking for locally produced products. Mr. Dever has previously held brand and general management roles at Procter and Gamble, Weight Watchers International and Chiquita/Fresh Express.
"We are excited for Hugh Dever to join our leadership team and F-Factor to benefit from his impressive experience in the wellness space," said Tanya Zuckerbrot, MS, RD, CEO of F-Factor. "Hugh will be integral to F-Factor's continued growth with a focus on expanding our portfolio of high-fiber/high-protein products, our service business and scaling our digital capabilities."
About F-Factor
Fad diets come and go, but after more than two decades of success stories and ongoing praise from the media, The F-Factor Diet has stood the test of time. Now hailed as the go-to lifestyle program for anyone who wants to improve their health and lose weight for good, F-Factor's scientifically proven approach allows you to see results without hunger, deprivation, or denial. Change your life without disrupting your lifestyle: dine out, drink alcohol, eat carbs, and work out less from Day 1.
The F-Factor Program has been endorsed by numerous physicians and dietitians, including Dr. Jerome Zacks, Assistant Clinical Professor at the Mount Sinai Medical Center: "The F-Factor Diet is packed with critical facts that form the foundation for a knowledge-based approach to lifestyle nutritional success. Tanya's scholarly approach is a gift that gives forever. Her contribution to preventative health care is immeasurable."
To learn more about the F-Factor Program, the bestselling F-Factor Diet Book, and F-Factor products, visit our website at www.ffactor.com, or follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
About Tanya Zuckerbrot
Tanya Zuckerbrot, MS, RD, is an internationally-known dietitian, a two-time bestselling author, and the creator and CEO of the renowned F-Factor Diet—a liberating and sustainable approach to weight loss and optimal health based on scientifically proven fiber-rich nutrition. Zuckerbrot has worked in private practice for more than 20 years and has advised thousands of clients, including celebrities, business and government leaders and media personalities to improve their health and manage their weight through nutrition.
Zuckerbrot holds a master's degree in Nutrition and Food Studies from New York University; is an accredited member of the American Dietetic Association, the Greater New York Dietetic Association, and the American Association for Diabetes Educators; and is a member of the National Association of Professional Women. Zuckerbrot holds a Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR) Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management as well as a CDR Certificate of Training in Childhood and Adolescent Weight Management.
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A high-risk violent offender who has been committing crimes since the age of 14, including manslaughter, is back behind bars with five new convictions.
Harlem Rawiri Turi, 41, of Hastings, is currently in custody awaiting an April 27 sentencing date for demanding people's cars with menaces, breaching an electronically monitored curfew, and breaching an extended supervision order.
The Department of Corrections was so worried about Turi's risk of reoffending when he was released from prison last year that it applied for the extended supervision order (ESO), usually granted to allow probation officers to keep tabs on high-risk sexual or violent offenders.
It was the latest in a series of moves by the department to manage the risk posed by Turi, who at that time had 97 convictions, 27 of them for violent offences, and had been assessed as having an "intense drive, desire or urge" to use violence.
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Advertise with NZME.Turi's criminal history was detailed at length when the Department of Corrections applied to the High Court, first for an interim supervision order and then for the three-year ESO, which was granted by Justice David Gendall on December 16, 2021.
Turi began offending with an aggravated robbery in 1994, when he would have been 14. His convictions since then include manslaughter, kidnapping, common assault, robbery with assault, assaulting police, assault with a blunt instrument, injuring with intent and assaulting females.
On September 20, 2012, after drinking alcohol, Turi and co-offender Desmond Leaf, both wearing Mongrel Mob regalia, entered the house of small-time drug dealer Michael Mulholland in Lower Hutt.
Turi, who had just been released from prison, assaulted Mulholland, fracturing his nose and eye socket and causing him to bleed profusely. Mulholland died from a heart attack a short time later.
Turi was convicted of manslaughter at a trial but Leaf was acquitted.
At the time of Mulholland's death, Turi was 31 and had already served 13 prison terms for violent offending.
While in jail in 2014, Turi hit another prisoner with a broom, punched him repeatedly in the face and head and threw an object at him, resulting in a broken back and numerous facial fractures. He received a further one year and seven months in prison.
At the time of his release in July last year, Turi was serving time for driving offences, resisting police and breaching his earlier release conditions.
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Advertise with NZME.According to court documents, he soon started to reoffend, demanding a man's Ford car with menaces last October.
He breached the ESO almost as soon as it was issued, failing to report to his probation officer on December 22. Five days later he breached an electronically-monitored overnight curfew, leaving his house at 10.10pm and not returning by the following morning.
On Christmas Eve, he again tried to get the Ford off the man he had menaced in October. He then demanded a woman's Subaru with intent to steal it on December 28.
Turi pleaded guilty to five new offences – three of demanding cars, one of breaching the ESO and one of breaching community detention – in the Hastings District Court on March 22. He was remanded in custody by consent.
The charges involving the cars carry a maximum sentence of seven years in prison. Breaching an extended supervision order is punishable by up to two years in jail.
An assessment conducted by the Department of Corrections, quoted at length in the High Court papers, said Turi had displayed "established and persistent" volatile aggression.
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Advertise with NZME.He has usually received jail terms for his offending since 1998, and seems undeterred by the prospect of going to prison. Before 2021, the longest time he had spent out of prison after being released was three months.
The assessment said Turi's violence had been motivated by poor emotional regulation and the need to regain control when faced with a perceived threat or challenge. There was also evidence of "vengeful intent" and alcohol and drug use.
"In the writer's opinion, Mr Turi was disinhibited by a lack of empathy, absence of guilt … and the belief that violence is acceptable in response to a threat or challenge," the assessment said.
Turi completed a high-intensity treatment programme aimed at curbing his violent tendencies in 2003. Since then, he has been convicted of more than a dozen violent crimes, including Mulholland's death. | https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/high-risk-violent-hastings-offender-back-behind-bars-after-breaching-extended-supervision-order/SJBXWSF2XQPUP3QQC6POFTXWZQ/?c_id=1&objectid=12515082&ref=rss | 2022-04-01T00:49:32Z |
LMPD investigating alleged rape at Fern Creek High School
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Louisville Metro Police is investigating a reported student rape at Fern Creek High School during school hours on March 25.
The mother of the 14-year-old told WAVE she is too afraid to send her daughter back to school.
She didn’t learn of the incident until administrators called her at 4 p.m. Friday on March 25 asking if her daughter is okay.
WAVE is not identifying either the mother or her daughter.
The mom said her daughter was walking to class between sixth and seventh period when an older boy came up behind her, roughed her daughter up, and proceeded to rape her daughter.
Her daughter tried to fight him off and scream, but couldn’t, she said.
She said school staff told her a security camera captured the incident.
Her daughter ran to a restroom afterward and students there notified teachers.
She doesn’t understand how this could have happened in school.
“This is a place where you’re supposed to send your kids, it’s a safe place,” the mother said. “It’s not like I took her to the skating rink and dropped her off, or just let her go to someone’s house, this happened at school.”
The mother said she’s not going to send her daughter back to Fern Creek High School.
An LMPD detective told her the suspect has been suspended from school.
A JCPS spokesperson said they can’t comment on student discipline. They said they reported the incident to LMPD immediately.
The district is on spring break now through the end of next week.
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The inside scoop on Rickie Fowler’s oddly unique “black” Diamana driver shaft
Rickie Fowler is likely switching into a black-on-black Mitsubishi Diamana driver shaft this week that few people have ever seen before. New prototype shafts are common on the PGA Tour, so it being “unseen” isn’t a crazy phenomenon, but this one is actually around 9 years...
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Posted: Mar 31, 2022 12:26 PMUpdated: Mar 31, 2022 12:26 PM
Hofmeister Talks Gubernatorial Run
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State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister was in Bartlesville on Thursday to visit Kane Elementary School.
She is also running for governor as a Democrat against Governor Kevin Stitt.
After her tour of Kane Elementary School, we asked her about her run for governor and what she sees as her top priorities:
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Hukum set a career-best in Meydan last weekend when finishing seventh in the Group One Dubai Sheema Classic; Burrows has also lined up Minzaal for the 1895 Duke of York Clipper Logistics Stakes at York
Thursday 31 March 2022 15:23, UK
Owen Burrows felt Hukum ran a personal best in the Dubai Sheema Classic and is giving the five-year-old an easy week before firming up any plans.
The Yorkshire Cup on May 13 is a possible target for the Sea The Stars entire, who was only beaten a length and three-quarters when seventh to Shahryar at Meydan on Saturday but had won the Group Two Dubai City Of Gold three weeks earlier.
"He travelled back on Monday and he hasn't done a lot since then but he seems OK. It's a bit early to say just yet, but the initial signs are he looks all right," said Burrows.
"Timing wise the Yorkshire Cup is quite nice, the middle of May, but there will be nothing concrete just yet. We'll give him a quiet week and creep back with him next week and see where we are.
"He won the John Smith's Silver Cup over that trip last year. I don't really see him as a Cup horse - a two-miler - but he's proven in the Geoffrey Freer twice that he's effective over nearly two furlongs further than a mile and a half so it gives us a few more options.
Reflecting on Hukum's performance in Dubai, the Lambourn trainer said: "If you'd have said to me we were going to get beat a length and three-quarters I'd have thought we'd have finished third or fourth at worst. To finish seventh is still probably a lifetime best. It was a strong Group One.
"A slightly better draw and a faster pace would have suited us a lot better, but would have suited other horses as well. I was very pleased with his run. He acquitted himself very well."
Burrows has already pencilled Minzaal in for the 1895 Duke of York Clipper Logistics Stakes on the Knavesmire.
Winner of the Gimcrack Stakes over the same six furlongs in 2020, Minzaal missed most of his three-year-old campaign through injury. However, he came back in the autumn with two excellent efforts - finishing third in the British Champions Sprint at Ascot.
"I'm been very pleased with him through the winter. He was injured for the last out of season and we didn't get him back last year until right at the end. He still ran a cracking race in the Champions Sprint. Hopefully, now we can have a good clear run with him," he said.
"I've planned to start him at York, all being well, then Royal Ascot, the July Cup and all those top sprints. He proved last year he's bang up there. I'm looking forward to him." | https://www.skysports.com/racing/news/12040/12578949/hukum-in-good-shape-after-sheema-classic-effort | 2022-04-01T00:49:32Z |
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TEMPE, Ariz. — Brian Moran saved the ball from his first big-league strikeout three years ago when he famously got his brother, Colin Moran, looking on a 3-2 count.
It was an incredible moment for Brian Moran. It took 10 years in the minors to earn it. Now 13 years after he started his professional baseball career, Moran, 33, is hoping to actually establish himself as a major-league reliever.
“The goal is always to get to the major leagues, and then after that just to stay,” Moran said. “That’s kind of where I’m at in my journey. To hopefully take that next step and be able to establish myself.”
Moran, drafted in 2009, made his major league debut in 2019, and appeared in 7 games in 2020 for the Blue Jays and Marlins. He pitched exclusively and exquisitely in Triple A last year for the Rays. He posted a 2.16 ERA over 50 innings, but couldn’t crack a stacked big-league bullpen staff.
That work last year has transitioned over into a strong spring. Angels manager Joe Maddon has specifically cited Moran as a player competing for a job out of camp. His success underscores the good problem the team has in the final days of spring: The bullpen is strong enough that good relievers will be left off the roster.
There are realistically seven pitchers fighting for three or four spots. Maddon said he spent Thursday morning in a meeting with the Angels front office where he said a lively discussion ensued over whether to carry nine or 10 relief pitchers. Maddon said the team remains undecided on that front.
It was an incredible moment for Brian Moran. It took 10 years in the minors to earn it. Now 13 years after he started his professional baseball career, Moran, 33, is hoping to actually establish himself as a major-league reliever.
“The goal is always to get to the major leagues, and then after that just to stay,” Moran said. “That’s kind of where I’m at in my journey. To hopefully take that next step and be able to establish myself.”
Moran, drafted in 2009, made his major league debut in 2019, and appeared in 7 games in 2020 for the Blue Jays and Marlins. He pitched exclusively and exquisitely in Triple A last year for the Rays. He posted a 2.16 ERA over 50 innings, but couldn’t crack a stacked big-league bullpen staff.
That work last year has transitioned over into a strong spring. Angels manager Joe Maddon has specifically cited Moran as a player competing for a job out of camp. His success underscores the good problem the team has in the final days of spring: The bullpen is strong enough that good relievers will be left off the roster.
There are realistically seven pitchers fighting for three or four spots. Maddon said he spent Thursday morning in a meeting with the Angels front office where he said a lively discussion ensued over whether to carry nine or 10 relief pitchers. Maddon said the team remains undecided on that front. | https://theathletic.com/3222643/2022/03/31/angels-notes-brian-moran-trying-to-be-more-than-just-a-good-story-while-shohei-ohtani-gets-final-tune-up/ | 2022-04-01T00:49:33Z |
Shares of Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:HON – Get Rating) have earned a consensus recommendation of “Hold” from the fourteen ratings firms that are covering the firm, Marketbeat.com reports. Seven analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and five have issued a buy recommendation on the company. The average twelve-month price target among analysts that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $229.43.
HON has been the topic of several research reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their target price on Honeywell International from $265.00 to $235.00 in a research report on Friday, February 4th. UBS Group reduced their price objective on Honeywell International from $237.00 to $220.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, February 15th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lifted their price objective on Honeywell International from $237.00 to $243.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, March 4th. Credit Suisse Group reduced their price objective on Honeywell International from $226.00 to $211.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, February 4th. Finally, Bank of America downgraded Honeywell International from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and reduced their price objective for the stock from $270.00 to $245.00 in a research report on Wednesday, December 8th.
Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Strs Ohio grew its stake in shares of Honeywell International by 1.0% in the third quarter. Strs Ohio now owns 479,928 shares of the conglomerate’s stock valued at $101,879,000 after buying an additional 4,658 shares in the last quarter. Clark Capital Management Group Inc. grew its stake in Honeywell International by 2.2% during the 3rd quarter. Clark Capital Management Group Inc. now owns 132,274 shares of the conglomerate’s stock worth $28,079,000 after purchasing an additional 2,894 shares in the last quarter. NN Investment Partners Holdings N.V. grew its stake in Honeywell International by 10.0% during the 4th quarter. NN Investment Partners Holdings N.V. now owns 37,444 shares of the conglomerate’s stock worth $7,807,000 after purchasing an additional 3,400 shares in the last quarter. HCR Wealth Advisors grew its stake in Honeywell International by 51.1% during the 3rd quarter. HCR Wealth Advisors now owns 14,690 shares of the conglomerate’s stock worth $3,118,000 after purchasing an additional 4,967 shares in the last quarter. Finally, UMB Bank N A MO grew its stake in Honeywell International by 2.6% during the 3rd quarter. UMB Bank N A MO now owns 106,623 shares of the conglomerate’s stock worth $22,634,000 after purchasing an additional 2,658 shares in the last quarter. 74.61% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON – Get Rating) last released its earnings results on Thursday, February 3rd. The conglomerate reported $2.09 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.08 by $0.01. The business had revenue of $8.66 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $8.74 billion. Honeywell International had a return on equity of 30.52% and a net margin of 16.11%. The business’s quarterly revenue was down 2.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $2.07 earnings per share. As a group, analysts expect that Honeywell International will post 8.59 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, March 11th. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 25th were given a $0.98 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, February 24th. This represents a $3.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.01%. Honeywell International’s dividend payout ratio is currently 49.49%.
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Honeywell International Inc operates as a diversified technology and manufacturing company worldwide. Its Aerospace segment offers auxiliary power units, propulsion engines, integrated avionics, environmental control and electric power systems, engine controls, flight safety, communications, navigation hardware, data and software applications, radar and surveillance systems, aircraft lighting, advanced systems and instruments, satellite and space components, and aircraft wheels and brakes; spare parts; repair, overhaul, and maintenance services; thermal systems, as well as wireless connectivity and management services.
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What’s the Point of Having Bigger Wheels on Your Car?
When it comes to your car’s wheels, is bigger always better? Many models offer larger wheels on higher trim levels, equipping the sedan or SUV with, for instance, 20-inch wheels instead of 18-inch ones. While the value of having larger wheels is obvious for off-roading pickup trucks, what practical benefit does it provide to the average commuter? What difference does having larger wheels on your vehicle make?
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Eye-catching appearance
The most obvious benefit of having larger wheels on your car is one you can view with your eyes: its appearance. The bigger the alloy rims are and the more they fill the wheel well, the more pronounced they are in the model’s overall design. This gives even the most ordinary sedan or crossover a more athletic look — regardless of what’s actually under the hood.
Better performance
Think back to your high school geometry class. The bigger a circle is, the larger its circumference. That means the larger a tire is on a car, the more surface area will come in contact with the pavement. This extra road contact translates to better traction to improve braking and stability while cornering. The same principle applies to wider wheels that provide more surface area horizontally.
Disadvantages of bigger wheels
There are some downsides to having bigger wheels on your car. The extra weight and road contact make quick turns and swift acceleration a bit more sluggish, making the steering system work harder to perform the same maneuvers. That equates to more gas being consumed, resulting in a decrease in fuel economy.
It’s important that you install thinner sports tires on oversized rims rather than thick ones with deep treads to ensure they still fit within the wheel well. Thinner tires are more susceptible to punctures and road damage from potholes and bumps, as they provide less cushion.
If you plan on buying a new or used car with larger wheels, make sure you consider the implications before deciding to opt for the fanciest-looking option.
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Prescott Valley police: Still looking for runaway teen after 5 months
A 14-year-old Prescott Valley girl is still missing more than five months after running away in October, officials said.
Aunum Conyers was temporarily released from a court-ordered stay at Mingus Mountain Academy, a treatment center for "emotionally and behaviorally at-risk adolescent girls," into her father's custody for a four-hour day pass on Oct. 16, the Prescott Valley Police Department said in a news release.
Her father, who was not identified by officials, told Mingus Mountain Academy and Conyers' juvenile probation officer that the teenager ran away from a nearby Walmart prior to their expected return to the facility by 2 p.m., police said.
She was reported as a runaway to police on Oct. 18. It wasn't immediately clear why there was a two-day delay in reporting her disappearance.
Conyers is 5 feet tall and weighs 94 pounds. Police said she frequently changes her hair color but could have blue, blonde or purple hair.
Police urge anyone with information to contact the Prescott Valley Police Department at 928-772-9267.
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What is the Sephora Savings Event?
Beauty deals are blooming this season, and starting April 1, you can pick up your favorite makeup, fragrance and skin care products at deep discounts during the Sephora Spring Savings Event.
As usual, the event is exclusive to Beauty Insiders. Depending on their status, they receive up to 20% off their purchases. That’s not all, either. The entire Sephora collection, which now consists of over 350 products, also will be 30% off for Beauty Insiders. And between these deals and other offers, it’s a good idea to brush up on the event’s details and start adding products to your cart so you can check out before they sell out.
What is the Sephora Spring Savings Event?
When is the Sephora Sales Event?
The Sephora Spring Savings Event kicks off April 1 at 11:59 p.m. PST and runs through April 11. It’s Sephora’s first major sales event following Valentine’s Day, and because it falls right before Easter and Mother’s Day, many Beauty Insiders are taking the opportunity to shop early and snag deals on gifts.
What is a Sephora Beauty Insider?
Like many other Sephora events, the Spring Savings Event is exclusive to Beauty Insiders. If you’re not sure what a Beauty Insider is, it refers to members of Sephora’s rewards program, which unlocks access to special promotions and deals. It also gives birthday perks, bonus points throughout the year and free shipping eligibility. And the more you spend at Sephora as a Beauty Insider, the more you’ll save — including during the Spring Savings Event.
How to become a Sephora Beauty Insider
It’s easy to become a Beauty Insider and take advantage of the Spring Savings Event. When you join today for free, you automatically earn Insider status. When you spend $350 annually, you’ll hit VIB, and when you spend $1,000 in a year, you’re promoted to Rouge.
The different levels also play a role in your access to Sephora’s Spring Sales Event, both in terms of how much you save and how early you can access deals:
- Rouge: Rouge members get 20% and get early access to the event starting April 1.
- VIB: VIB members get 15% off from April 5-11.
- Insider: Insiders receive 10% off from April 4-7.
What is on sale for the Sephora sales event?
Most products at Sephora are eligible for Spring Savings Event discounts, ranging from Drunk Elephant skin care to Dyson hair tools. The entire Sephora collection, which includes best-selling brushes and affordable eyeshadow palettes, is on sale for 30%. Other deals and promotions may go live during the event, but Sephora has yet to reveal what those are.
Best products to pick up during the Sephora Spring Savings Event
Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau De Toilette
A popular spring scent, the best-selling Marc Jacobs fragrance features fruity and floral notes, including succulent wild berries and velvety jasmine.
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Fenty Beauty By Rihanna Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer
The high-impact lip gloss is infused with shea butter that coats and protects lips, leaving them with a plump, silky texture.
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Anastasia Beverly Hills Soft Glam Eyeshadow Palette
The day-to-night palette has a well-curated assortment of matte, metallic and duo chrome finishes that create sophisticated looks.
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Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Drops
Add a touch of glow to your skin care routine with these niacinamide drops that hydrate skin and minimize the appearance of hyperpigmentation.
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If your hair and scalp are in need of deep cleaning, this clarifying shampoo removes product buildup and leaves hair soft and clean.
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Supergoop Glowscreen Sunscreen
Besides protecting delicate facial skin, Supergoop’s SPF40 sunscreen has a pearly, luminous finish and wears well under foundation.
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"Did you then analyze the GSR from the vehicle?," The Supervising Prosecutor, AnCharlene Davis asked Agent Davis.
Trial continues for a man accused of a 2016 murder on Glass Street in Hamilton County
Day three of the Adrian Murder trial continued on Thursday. The gun used to shoot and kill Jeremy Clark was in question today.
The morning started with a disagreement between the prosecution and the defense. The prosecution wanted to bring forward new evidence.
Judge Don Poole, denied this request as this information was already discussed in pre-trial that it wouldn't be used in this trial.
The jury was brought in shortly after that decision and the first witness of the day was called to the stand.
A firearm expert discussed the use of the gun that was used to kill Jeremy Clark.
The second witness was a crime lab micro-analysis expert and retired TBI Agent, Russel Davis.
Agent Davis walked the Jury through gunshot residue, GSR, how it's evaluated in a homicide investigation and how it was examined in this case.
"Did you then analyze the GSR from the vehicle?," The Supervising Prosecutor, AnCharlene Davis asked Agent Davis.
He replied, "Yes, ma'me. You're not testing a hand you're testing a thing and an area in a car."
Defense Attorney, Jonathan Turned cross-examined the witness next.
"You found no gunshot particles on Mr. Nixon's kit, the kit that was taken from his hands?," He said.
"I did not," Davis replied.
Agent Davis confirmed GSR was found inside the driver's side interior of the White Dodge Challenger but not the exterior.
The trial is ongoing. Stay with Local 3 News for updates.
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Alyse Zwick joined the Local 3 News Team in November of 2021. She grew up in Powder Springs, and was Miss New York 2009.
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