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Jennifer Ashton wowed fans during the week when she appeared on Live! with Kelly and Ryan in a show-stopping bodycon dress
Dr. Jennifer Ashton is one of our favorite hosts on Good Morning America, but she briefly jumped ship during the week to speak on Live! with Kelly and Ryan.
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The qualified doctor was on the show to talk about mental health in teenagers, and she looked absolutely beautiful as she rocked a slinky bodycon dress. Jennifer looked flawless in the curve-hugging frock that featured white lining across her shoulders and down her sides. She accessorised with a stunning pair of earrings as she wore her blonde locks down.
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In the photo, she posed with Live hosts Ryan Seacrest and Kelly Ripa, and Kelly also made sure to bring her fashion A-game as she posed in a lavender top paired with maroon trousers.
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"Nice to be on @livekellyandryan today talking Self Care, Wellness and tonight's ABC Primetime special on @abc2020 at 10pm ET/ 9 CT-PT hosted by @robinrobertsgma," Jennifer wrote.
"I have a piece about teens and mental health that is eye-opening and tear-jerking… and inspiring. #24months."
Jennifer stunned with her slinky outfit
Her followers quickly praised her, but many loved her gorgeous outfit, as one said: "Smoking Dr Jen," and a second added: "Gorgeous and classy! Happy Doctor's Day!"
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Others had plenty of kind words for the 52-year-old, as one sweetly posted: "Dr. Jen you are such a beautiful women and person in and out. I love watching you. You're brilliant."
Another posted: "Nice work, Dr J. You are so inspiring and helpful," while a third commented: "It's always great to see you on TV, you're so comforting to hear!"
The star knows how to turn out a look
Mental health is a personal subject for Jennifer with the popular host losing her ex-husband, Robert Ashton, to suicide in 2017.
As she marked the fifth anniversary of his death last month, she shared a throwback photo of her family, including the two children, Alex and Chloe, she shared with Robert.
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The photo was of the entire family, including Robert, all wearing matching tie-dye t-shirts and beaming for the camera.
Jennifer wrote: "5 years without you, Rob. We know you are with us every day… the kids honor your spirit with the way they live and the people they have become. We miss you."
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When Steve Hancock was presenting the Ameren Illinois Live Line Demo at the Edwardsville Fire Station 1, safety was the top priority.
That safety included the general public, but also the safety of the 60 total attendees of the presentation, which include fire and police departments from Edwardsville, Hamel and Glen Carbon, as well as the Edwardsville street, water, sewer and parks departments, human resources and administration.
Hancock was previously a lineman, but now is employed by Ameren Illinois to do the live line power presentations. The live line is connected to electricity and showcases how it works at any given voltage.
As a community partner, Ameren Illinois works with municipalities to teach first responders and public works departments this training to let them know what can be done in an emergency situation with downed power lines and wires.
“Safety is our top priority,” Ameren Illinois spokesperson Paula Nixon said, “to our coworkers and our customers. That’s why we offer these presentations.”
The training included teaching what to do during a power outage, what to do in the event of an accident, and how the energy flows through the conductors and insulators.
Hancock used an insulated hot stick to touch and grab items on the wires. At times in the presentation, he created sparks on the wires to show how to properly handle it.
This is a presentation that Ameren Illinois has offered for many years now, but last came to Edwardsville about five years ago. With recent situations, such as the tornados involved with the Amazon warehouse destruction, Ameren Illinois thought now was a good time to bring the training back to Edwardsville.
“I think education of this nature is very important,” Edwardsville Fire Chief James Whiteford said. “With so much of our lives revolving around electricity, it’s important to be informed about the risks and safety practices that we should use.”
The spring season sees downed wires, especially in the Midwest because of tornado season. Winter is another time of year where downed wires and electricity become a hazard because of the frost on the wires and on transformers.
Ameren Illinois extends these presentations and trainings to schools, where representatives come to the school with the same set up to teach about the dangers of electricity and safety measures to take. There are other trainings offered to young student drivers about situations that involve what to do in the event of an accident, especially if the accident involves a pole with a downed wire.
For more information about downed power lines, visit Ameren’s website or call (800)-755-5000 if you see a downed power line.
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Thursday, March 31:
”FEED MY SHEEP” FOOD PANTRY: Will be open from 9 to 11 a.m. and 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Athens United Methodist Church, 118 S Main St, Athens. A small supply of basic groceries is available for residents of Athens or Sayre school districts. I.D. is required for all clients. Please note: Distribution will be from our large parking lot in the front of the Church.
FREE FELLOWSHIP MEAL: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Church of the Redeemer, 201 S. Wilbur Avenue in Sayre. The feast for the evening will be chicken, potatoes, vegetable and cookies for dessert. The dessert is being provided by members and friends of Sayre Rotary, who will also be assisting with handing out the meals. This will be a take-out only meal so people are asked to stay in their cars and the meal will be brought to you.
ORGANIST ROBERT OLDROYD: Will present a concert of Bach’s favorite organ works for the Lent and Holy Week season at 7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Troy, PA. This concert is free and open to the public, but all donations will benefit the Pipe Organ Fund.
Saturday, April 2:
AMBA PROGRAM: The South Creek Lions Club will be hosting the AMBA Blood Analysis Program from 6-10 a.m. Call 1-800-234-8888 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday for your reservation. Your personal physician’s authorization is required to have the Blood Test. The Lions Hall is located on Route 14 in Gillett. There will be no walk in’s permitted without a reservation. Call 1-800-234-8888.
Monday, April 4:
TAKE OUT DINNER: 4 to 5 p.m. at the Salvation Army Church on Elmer Avenue in Sayre. Menu includes meatloaf, potatoes, vegetable, fruit, dessert and beverage. Those wishing dinners for people not in attendance should come after 4:30.
Thursday, April 7:
THE WAVERLY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Is holding a free meal at 4:30 p.m. The menu includes Spanish rice, green beans, bread and butter, a fruit cup and dessert.
ATHENS AREA HIGH SCHOOL ART SHOW AND SALE: 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the high school. There will be pottery, an art sale, demonstrations and paint-your-own-pottery.
Saturday, April 9:
THIRD ANNUAL “SPRING INTO EASTER” CRAFT AND VENDOR FAIR: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Athens Area High School gymnasium. Come out and support the class of 2023 by picking up some products from many local vendors. We will also have food, a basket raffle and pictures with the Easter Bunny.
SAYRE ELKS ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT: 10 a.m., Howard Elmer Park, Sayre. Open to Valley children up to nine years old.
PUBLIC ROAST BEEF AND HAM DINNER: 4:30 p.m., hosted by the South Creek Lions Club, located on state Route 14 in Gillett. The meal includes “Real” Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, Baked Beans and “Home Baked Bread” and pie for dessert. Take outs available. Limited seating. Donation at the door per meal is $15.00.
Wednesday, April 13:
CHE-HANNA ROCK AND MINERAL CLUB MEETING: 7 p.m., Athens United Methodist Church downstairs meeting hall, 118 S. Main Street. Public is invited to attend. Dee Wymer, Archeologist from the University of Bloomsburg will present a program on a recent dig in Athens. Volunteers from the Susquehanna River Archeology Center in Waverly helped with the dig. For more information check out the club website, chehannarocks.com.
Thursday, April 14:
MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE: 7 p.m., First Baptist Church of Waverly at 23 Tioga St.
Sunday, April 17:
SUNRISE SERVICE: 6:30 a.m., Muldoon Park in Waverly. Hosted by the First Baptist Church of Waverly.
Saturday, April 23:
10TH ANNUAL NRCS EAGLE RUN 5K/10K: 9 a.m. Independent Baptist Church in Towanda. Pre-Register at: www.runsignup.com. Sign-up begins at 8 a.m. Chicken BBQ (Pre-Orders-call 570-247-2800), silent auctions begin at 8 a.m. There will also be a bake sale.
Saturday, April 30:
TOUCH-A-TRUCK: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Howard Elmer Park, Sayre. Hosted by the Sayre Business Association. Touch-a-Truck is a unique, interactive, outdoor family festival that allows children to climb on and discover their favorite big trucks and vehicles. For children with sensibilities, we will have a silent hour from 11 a.m. to noon with no honking of horns allowed.
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AUSTIN — Bijan Robinson wouldn’t really feel the pain until the next morning.
At that moment, late in the third quarter of Texas’ unsuccessful comeback bid against Kansas, all the adrenaline flowing through Robinson’s sinewy body acted like lidocaine. So, physically numbed and loath to leave the effort, the stubborn tailback kept trying to pop his dislocated elbow back in place – to no avail.
That ill-fated play, a loss of five on a first-and-goal handoff, would be the last of Robinson’s star-making sophomore campaign.
Nearly five months later, that once-limp left arm is doing just fine. No rehab setbacks, no nerve damage, no nagging issues.
“Elbow’s awesome, fully healed up,” Robinson said following Thursday’s practice. “That was like really my first major injury. When it happened it was unexpected. You know, I was trying to pop it back in so I could keep playing. But obviously I couldn’t and when I saw it, it was out of place. So the trainers came and at the time I couldn’t really feel it because my adrenaline was going.”
Added Robinson: “I was trying to get back in there but it just wasn’t budging. The next couple days it was like really painful. But as the next couple weeks happened, all the rehab and everything, it started to feel a lot better. It took about a month for me to really get back to healthy.”
A healthy Robinson is a Heisman candidate, possibly even a frontrunner if second-year coach Steve Sarkisian can avoid a repeat of last season’s 5-7 fiasco.
In 10 games last season Robinson rushed 195 times for 1,127 yards and 11 touchdowns. He also finished second in receiving touchdowns (four), in a tie for second in receptions (26) and third in receiving yards (295) for Texas.
So, even with freshman All-American receiver Xavier Worthy and Ohio State transfer quarterback Quinn Ewers in uniform, Robinson will remain the focal point of Sarkisian’s offense. At least he should after averaging 142.2 yards from scrimmage in 2021, more than all but seven FBS players.
Robinson’s trouble-free recovery will also allow him to spend a full offseason working under new running backs coach Tashard Choice, the former Georgia Tech star and six-year NFL vet who replaced Stan Drayton after his move to Temple. USC initially moved to hire Choice in December before he ultimately agreed to terms with Texas.
“Oh, man, it’s a great transition,” Robinson said. “I love coach Choice. He came in off the bat, we had a great conversation about everything. Just his energy, you know, you can feel his presence. Everybody can feel his presence because he’s gonna be the loudest one out there, but on top of that he’s gonna teach you everything you need to know. And coach Drayton was my guy as well. But with him coming in, coach Choice has been a big help for me.”
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Unemployment rose in Northwest Indiana in February as more workers returned to the workforce.
In December, after the labor force contracted during the coronavirus pandemic, unemployment rates fell to all-time lows for Northwest Indiana, Lake County, Porter County, the city of Gary and Indiana as a whole, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
It's been rising ever since.
In February, the Region again had some of the highest jobless rates in the state, as it usually does. Lake County ranked first in joblessness statewide. LaPorte County was third, and Porter County 14th, according to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.
The jobless rate peaked at nearly 20% in Northwest Indiana in April 2020, but largely has been declining since then, hitting record lows in the Region and the state.
The jobless rate, however, rose 0.7 percentage points to 4.4% in February 2021 across the Gary metropolitan area, which encompasses Lake, Porter, Newton and Jasper counties. The unemployment rate in the Gary metro area was 3.7% the previous month and 6.7% in February 2020.
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In February, Lake County had the Hoosier State's highest jobless rate at 5%, up from 4.2% from the previous month, and down significantly from 7.4% during February 2020. It edged out Howard County, where the similarly blue-collar manufacturing town of Kokomo is located, for the third straight month.
LaPorte County ranked third highest of Indiana's 92 counties at 3.7% unemployment in February, which was up from 3.4% in January, and down significantly from 7% at the same time a year ago, according to the Department of Workforce Development.
Porter County's unemployment rose to 3.1% in February, up from 2.6% in January, and down from 5.2% at the same point a year earlier.
Overall, Indiana's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dipped to 2.3% in February, down from 2.4% the previous month and 4.3% at the same time the previous year. The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 3.8% in February, down from 4% the previous month and down from 6.2% at the same point a year earlier, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Unemployment climbed as high as 12% in Northwest Indiana during the depths of the Great Recession in the late 2000s, but it had been significantly higher in Northwest Indiana during the pandemic following stay-at-home orders meant to stop the spread of a virus that has killed around 1 million Americans and nearly 6.1 million people around the globe. More than one out of 10 Region residents on average were out of work for months.
In February, joblessness rose across in Northwest Indiana, increasing by 1.4 percentage points in Hammond, 0.8 percentage points in Portage, Gary and Merrillville and by 0.7 percentage points in Hobart.
In the Calumet Region, Gary has the highest unemployment rate of 7.4%, followed by East Chicago at 7.2% and Hammond at 6.2%.
Valparaiso had the lowest jobless rate in the Region at 2.7%, followed by Schererville at 3.3% and Crown Point at 3.4%.
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Opinion | Delaying video games does not help the Ukrainians who are suffering
Video game companies need to stand up for the people actually affected by war and its destruction
March 31, 2022
You wait for almost a year for one of your favorite games, Advanced Wars 1+2 , to be remastered, only for it to be delayed even further because of international conflict.
Video game companies like Nintendo are choosing to delay video games that depict war in light of the ongoing war in Ukraine, as their way of saying they are not trying to profit from the war.
While that sentiment is good, it does not do much to aid the people that are truly impacted and suffering. Ukrainian refugees on the ground need food, water, and other supplies to reduce the pains caused by the war.
Delaying video games because of political conflict does not help the issues caused by war. Instead, companies need to advocate and set up methods to help those in times of crisis.
Video game companies should look into other options instead of delaying their video games. Such options could include raising the prices of their games and donating these profits to charities helping the region.
One game company that is already doing something like this is Epic Games. Epic Games’ Fortnite allows players to use virtual currency to buy skins and other cosmetics. While Epic Games did not raise prices of the virtual currency, they did give a portion of the profits from these in-game sales to charities that support Ukraine.
Many companies that develop video games centered around war have donated a part of their profits, and have sold in-game content that promotes peace, with this money going War Child’s Armistice.
War Child’s Armistice is a charity that goes to aiding children that have been caught in conflicts and wars that include more than just the war in Ukraine. If companies donate to charities like these, they are directly helping people in need no matter which continent the war is on.
Video games relating to war have not been delayed in past wars, such as Afghanistan, Iraq, or the Georgia-Russia conflict. While one could argue video game companies are making decisions based on region, they are making directions based on today’s culture.
There are people on the internet who read too far into things and make a bigger deal than it has to be, and video game companies want to avoid hassles and bad publicity.
This comes at a point where companies are appealing to a culture that wants to say they are in support without doing the effort that same support entails. People, as well as video game companies, need to directly help the people in dire need rather than play the semantics of appearing helpful.
Columns reflect the opinions of the authors and are not necessarily those of the Editorial Board, The Daily Iowan, or other organizations in which the author may be involved.
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Perth Mint Gold Token (PMGT) traded down 0% against the dollar during the twenty-four hour period ending at 19:00 PM E.T. on March 31st. Perth Mint Gold Token has a total market cap of $2.22 million and approximately $243.00 worth of Perth Mint Gold Token was traded on exchanges in the last day. In the last seven days, Perth Mint Gold Token has traded down 1.9% against the dollar. One Perth Mint Gold Token coin can currently be bought for approximately $1,918.55 or 0.04195621 BTC on popular exchanges.
Here is how related cryptocurrencies have performed in the last day:
- Binance USD (BUSD) traded 0% lower against the dollar and now trades at $1.00 or 0.00002189 BTC.
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- Crypto.com Coin (CRO) traded up 5% against the dollar and now trades at $0.41 or 0.00001075 BTC.
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- Parkgene (GENE) traded flat against the dollar and now trades at $25.59 or 0.00045023 BTC.
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Marpai (NASDAQ:MRAI – Get Rating) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday. The company reported ($0.34) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.30) by ($0.04), Fidelity Earnings reports. Marpai updated its Q1 2022 guidance to EPS.
NASDAQ:MRAI traded down $0.23 during mid-day trading on Thursday, reaching $1.80. The stock had a trading volume of 179,249 shares, compared to its average volume of 362,331. The company has a 50 day moving average of $2.01. Marpai has a fifty-two week low of $1.65 and a fifty-two week high of $6.31. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05, a quick ratio of 0.69 and a current ratio of 0.69.
A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Squarepoint Ops LLC bought a new stake in Marpai during the fourth quarter worth approximately $45,000. Susquehanna International Group LLP bought a new stake in shares of Marpai in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $56,000. BlackRock Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Marpai in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $77,000. Geode Capital Management LLC bought a new position in Marpai in the fourth quarter worth $116,000. Finally, Renaissance Technologies LLC acquired a new position in Marpai during the fourth quarter worth $161,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 47.43% of the company’s stock.
Marpai Inc is an AI-driven health tech company transforming third party administration in the self-funded market. Marpai Inc is based in TAMPA, Fla.
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Central Bedfordshire Council fined by ombudsman for delays with child's special needs education, health and care plan
The council has to pay £2,600 to the boy's father within a month
A delay in finding a suitable school for an excluded special needs child has resulted in Central Bedfordshire Council being fined £2,600 by the local government and social care ombudsman.
The local authority has to pay the sum to the boy's father, referred to as Mr X, within a month of the decision.
Mr X complained about the situation that his son "wasn't receiving suitable full-time education". The ombudsman investigated the complaint from March 2020 until September 2021.
"The boy had an EHCP and was permanently excluded from primary school in March 2020," according to the ombudsman's report.
"He remained on roll at his school until the exclusion was final in October 2020," it said. "This exclusion was subsequently ruled to be unlawful by a special educational needs and disability (SEND) tribunal.
"CBC enrolled the boy at another academy within six days of the exclusion, an alternative provision, which provided online tuition because of Covid-19.
"His attendance to the online provision from March to July 2020 was 36 per cent. He attended on site on six days for three hours.
"Incidents there meant he was provided with online education until the council found a more appropriate provision."
"CBC began reassessing his needs in August 2020. The SEND code of practice says after a reassessment, the council should decide whether to issue an EHCP within ten weeks and finalise this plan within 14 weeks.
"CBC said time taken getting an educational psychology report meant there was a 41-day delay in issuing the draft EHCP. There was a delay of 83 days to issue the final plan, which named a school type.
"The council said the previous EHCP remained in place during this period and the boy had access to the alternative provision. Its view is the delay didn't cause him to miss any educational provision.
"The draft EHCP was sent to Mr X in December 2020," added the report. "This draft plan didn't identify a type or name a school. The council consulted with six schools, five of which said they couldn't meet need and one was full.
"Notes of a Team around the Family (TAF) meeting from January 2021 said the boy was settled and enjoying his work, but it was a temporary measure.
"The minutes record his parents were happy with the home learning, but wanted a provision found for him that met his needs.
"CBC sent a final EHCP in February 2021. This named specialist school as the educational placement. A final plan of August 2021 named a specific independent specialist school where he started in September 2021."
It took over a year from his exclusion for CBC to alter the EHCP to include a specialist school, said the ombudsman. "During this time, his education was disrupted and so I can understand Mr X’s concerns.
"But the boy did have some alternative provision available to him during this time and I can see that CBC was actively seeking a suitable placement for him.
"My view is there is evidence of delay by the council. This was fault. It took from March to August 2020 for CBC to begin the reassessment process.
"There was a delay of three months issuing the final EHCP and a further six months to identify a suitable specialist school.
"I recognise the impact the delays had on Mr X and his family, as he was uncertain his son had a full-time school placement until a month before the new school year.
"I consider he's due a remedy for the impact on him and his son while the boy wasn't provided with all the provisions in his EHCP."
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https://www.lutontoday.co.uk/education/central-bedfordshire-council-fined-by-ombudsman-for-delays-with-childs-special-needs-education-health-and-care-plan-3635956
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12-year-old dies after being shot at South Carolina middle school, suspect in custody
A 12-year-old has died after being shot at a middle school in Greenville, South Carolina, on Thursday.
Community activist Bruce Wilson said Jamari Cortez Bonaparte Jackson, 12, died at the hospital.
Wilson released the following statement on behalf of the family:
"We are all devastated by today’s tragedy. We love Jamari dearly and we would ask that our privacy be respected as we grieve during this very difficult time."
Greenville County deputies said a school resource officer at Tanglewood Middle School requested backup just before 12:30 p.m.
More than 200 law enforcement officers arrived at the school.
A suspect, who is also 12 years old, was taken into custody near the school, Greenville County Sheriff Hobart Lewis said.
He is is being charged with murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, possession of a firearm on school property and unlawful possession of a weapon by a person under the age of 18, Lewis said.
Because of his age, the suspect's name was not released.
"Unfortunately, these are two young men who attended school here," Lewis said. "We don't really know the specifics of why it occurred and why so many people resort to violence, especially with firearms."
Greenville County School Superintendent Burke Royster also spoke outside the school after the shooting.
"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.
Students from the school were taken to Brookwood Church by bus to be reunited with their families.
One mother told sister station WYFF that she was in the school parking lot when she saw police begin arriving.
"I was getting out and the police told me, ‘Get back, get back. You can’t come in,’ and I was like, ‘What’s wrong? What’s wrong?’" Angela said. "They wouldn’t tell me, he said, 'Get back in your car.’ When I was getting in my car, all the police came. Every police in Greenville County was there and ambulance. They were running in with guns, not handguns, rifles."
Angela’s daughter, Prentasia, said they were changing classes when the shooting happened.
"We heard a gunshot, and this boy had a gun and he shot at one boy in his side," Prentasia said. "We all pretty much went into a classroom and some people went outside. We were just in the classroom ‘til it was over."
Another mother spoke to WYFF shortly after she arrived at the school to pick up her son.
"But I was speechless," she said. "My stomach is still upset. I just want to see my son and hug him and just make sure he's fine."
That mother said she wishes there were metal detectors in school.
"So, I would love for Greenville County to do something and put metal detectors. They all come through the same door. They go to the cafeteria they do that. Why don't they put a metal detector and then at least detect there's something there," the mother said.
Greenville County School District spokesman Tim Waller said Tanglewood Middle will have an optional day on Friday. Teachers, students and staff can come and talk to each other and counselors but are not required to attend school on Friday.
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Shares of Restaurant Brands International Inc.
QSR,
+0.48%
inched 0.48% higher to C$73.04 Thursday, in what proved to be an otherwise all-around negative trading session for the Canadian market, with the S&P/TSX Composite Index
GSPTSE,
-0.84%
falling 0.84% to 21,890.16. This was the stock's third consecutive day of gains. Restaurant Brands International Inc. closed C$14.28 short of its 52-week high (C$87.32), which the company achieved on May 3rd. Trading volume of 531,370 shares remained below its 50-day average volume of 690,788.
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ROCHESTER, Minn. - The first two battery electric buses have arrived, a step toward clean energy for the Med City and Rochester Public Transit.
Last week two 60-foot electric buses were delivered to Rochester Public Transit. The buses will be more efficient, with zero emissions running on battery power.
They will operate on RPT busiest routes, the park and ride routes.
Communications Coordinator for the City of Rochester, Nick Lemmer says these buses represent an opportunity to understand what role electric buses will play in RPT’s service moving forward.
“These vehicles will really be an entirely new step forward in terms of passenger experience and overall opportunity in terms of bottom line and impact on our environment," says Lemmer.
The buses were secured through the Low Emission No Emission federal grant at a cost of about $1.4 million each.
These first 2 battery electric buses in the fleet are also RPT’s largest buses.
Lemmer says with a capacity of 120 passengers - it's almost double what the 40-foot busses can hold.
“The higher capacity means that we will have to make fewer trips - and that also reduces impact both on the environment and the cost to our bottom line,” he adds.
The buses are under inspection and testing and are expected to be in service this summer.
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Smyth County: Fentanyl trafficker pleads guilty to federal distribution charge
A Smyth County man, who ordered approximately 30,000 fentanyl pills from California and sold them in Southwest Virginia, pleaded guilty this week in U.S. District Court.
Zachary Ryan Hutton, 21, of Marion, pleaded guilty to one count of knowingly possessing with the intent to distribute and distributing 400 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing fentanyl.
“The Commonwealth of Virginia, and Southwest Virginia in particular, has seen a dramatic uptick in substance abuse disorder in recent years,” United States Attorney Christopher R. Kavanaugh said. “Disrupting and prosecuting fentanyl trafficking networks—especially pressed pills—is one of my Office’s top priorities. We know we cannot arrest our way out of this epidemic, but when traffickers brazenly spread tens of thousands of lethal pills across the country and into our Virginia communities, we will hold them accountable.”
According to court documents, law enforcement began investigating a flood of illegal pills in Smyth County that resembled pharmaceutical-grade oxycodone pills, but were inconsistent in size, shape, and color, indicating that they were counterfeit pills. The investigation revealed that the active ingredient in these “pressed” pills was fentanyl. Pills of this type are sometimes referred to as “Roxicodone,” “pressed,” or “M30” pills. The pills often have an imprint of an “M” on one side and a “30” on the other side.
In June, the U.S. Postal Service–Office of Inspector General intercepted a package addressed to “Ryan Hutton” at the residence of Hutton’s grandmother in Marion, Virginia. The package contained approximately 561 grams of pressed fentanyl pills.
Law enforcement conducted a controlled delivery of the package, at which time Hutton was arrested and found to be in possession of an additional 798 pressed pills. During the subsequent investigation, law enforcement learned that Hutton had ordered fentanyl pills by mail for at least four months, received approximately 30,000 pills during that time frame, and paid a source in California $20,000 for the most recent package.
Hutton is scheduled to be sentenced on July 7 and faces a mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison. In addition, Hutton will pay a $50,000 judgment to the United States. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
The Smyth County Sheriff’s Office, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the U.S. Postal Service–Office of the Inspector General, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation investigated the case.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Whit D. Pierce is prosecuting the case.
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After recently vacating its longtime location in the Roseburg Marketplace, the owner of Loggers Tap House recently announced the new location for its Roseburg restaurant.
Owner Sam Gross told News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN that the Loggers Tap House will be located in the back unit of a building in the 1800 block of Northeast Stephens Street. The front section of the building is occupied by a Redbarn Dispensary, 1810 NE Stephens St. Gross said the building will have a large outdoor deck and room for two food carts outside as well. Gross said the entrance will be on the west side of the building.
An earlier release said the goal is to be open at the new location by May 1.
Gross opened a second Tap House in Winston in September.
Gross has also announced plans to open another eatery he plans to build from the ground up on 6 acres of land he bought overlooking the Winchester Dam on the North Umpqua River.
He plans to develop the venture in phases. Phase 1 will consist of a steel-frame building on the edge of the cliff by the dam, with Loggers Tap House and a bar inside, and as many as eight food trucks outside. Phase 1 will cover more than 7,000 square feet.
Phase 2 calls for enlarging the building and putting nine restaurants and a bar inside, all sharing the same space.
Loggers Tap House closed its doors at the Roseburg Marketplace on March 27.
Pending all necessary approvals, the move is expected to make way for a new Chipotle Mexican Grill. John Lazur, associate planner with the Roseburg Community Development Department said the application was filed March 2. Developers plan to demolish the existing building and construct a 2,325 square foot outlet. The site plan calls for a drive-thru and 300 square feet of outdoor seating area.
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MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Partners in Education Team, comprised of the Renaissance Performing Arts Association, the Mansfield Art Center, and Mansfield City Schools, will host a professional development workshop on arts integration for elementary and intermediate educators, and administrators on Thursday, April 7, 2022.
The workshop is an asynchronous, hands-on online session, combined with Zoom as a platform, and led by Kennedy Center Teaching Artist Mimi Herman, thus allowing those registered to participate from any location using their own laptop or other device. The registration fee for the workshop has been covered for all participants through the generous support of the Ohio Arts Council and Charles P. Hahn, CFP, of Cleveland Financial Group.
Kennedy Center teaching artist Mimi Herman will lead her workshop entitled, “Coming to America: Discovering History Through Poetry,” for teachers serving students in grades 3-12.
“You arrive, with nothing but a trunk and a few members of your family, at Ellis Island, where you have to learn how to live in a whole new country without leaving your own culture behind," Herman said. "Through poetry, social studies and theatre arts, participants will experience an engaging, hands-on approach to teaching history and English Language Arts through poetry and drama.
"As we immigrate we will integrate, weaving the arts seamlessly with your state standards to provide you with a deep understanding of the complex process of becoming an American.”
The professional development workshop will be presented from 4:30 until 7:30 p.m. and participants will receive a Zoom link upon completing their registration. Registration is available at https://mimiherman2022.eventbrite.com. Contact hour verification for CEUs are available for participants. For more information, call 419-522-2726 ext. 252 or email maddie@mansfieldtickets.com.
Mimi Herman has taught over 25,000 teachers and students — many of whom would rather scrub a bathtub than write a poem — to fall in love with writing and integrate the arts across the curriculum. Mimi is a Kennedy Center Teaching Artist and director of the United Arts Council Arts Integration Institute.
Since 1990, Mimi has engaged students and teachers with arts integration residencies, as well as designing and providing professional development for teaching artists, teachers and administrators throughout the country. She has taught in the Masters of Education and EdD programs at Lesley University and has been an associate editor for Teaching Artist Journal.
Mimi holds a BA from UNC-CH and an MFA in Creative Writing from Warren Wilson College. With her partner, John Yewell, she offers Writeaways writing workshops for writers in France, Italy and North Carolina. You can find her at www.mimiherman.com and www.writeaways.com.
The Renaissance Theatre is a performing arts theater located at 138 Park Avenue West, Mansfield, Ohio. Looking for things to do in Mansfield? Visit Renaissance Theatre’s website at rentickets.org to check out other great events or contact renaissance@mansfieldtickets.com for events, tours, arts, culture and more. For behind-the-scenes videos and more visit the Renaissance Theatre’s YouTube Channel.
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Rivian Automotive Inc. is growing very fast, even if the “influential” electric vehicle maker’s stock has not reflected that growth.
The newly public California-based company
RIVN,
That might pale in comparison to EV leader Tesla Inc.
TSLA,
Armed with a war chest of nearly $12 billion from its initial public offering in November 2021, and backed by heavyweights like Ford and Amazon.com Inc.
AMZN,
Meanwhile, the company delivered a total of 920 EVs in 2021, with nearly all of those — 909 — delivered in the fourth quarter.
Don’t miss: Rivian Automotive stock soars in trading debut, in the largest IPO of the year.
That growth came at a price. Rivian’s stock has underperformed the shares of rival companies by a wide margin.
It dropped 3.3% in midday trading Thursday. Although the stock was trading 40.4% above its March 14 lowest-ever close of $35.83, it had still plunged 51.5% year to date, was trading 35.5% below its IPO price of $78, and was 70.8% below its Nov. 16 record close of $172.01.
Read more about Rivian’s more-than $2 billion fourth-quarter loss.
Also read: ‘It was never going to be easy’: Rivian is at a crossroads as it battles to win back Wall Street.
In comparison, Tesla’s stock has gained 3.1% year to date, Ford’s is down 17.6% and GM’s has lost 24.3%. The S&P 500 index
SPX,
But as Wall Street has struggled to embrace Rivian since it went public, Main Street has remained enamored of the company, which said its mission is to “Keep the World Adventurous Forever.”
Time magazine published on Wednesday its list of the world’s 100 most influential companies, and Rivian and its “electric dreams” topped the section titled “Innovators.”
Ford and Amazon also made the list, but Tesla and GM were left off. Other EV-related companies that made Time’s list were EV-charging services companies BYD Co. Ltd.
BYDDY,
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Highway Tolls To Be Hiked From April 1
Toll costs to be hiked throughout the nation from the beginning of the brand new monetary 12 months
Toll charges throughout the nation are set to be revised from April 1 with intercity journey now set to get dearer. As per reviews toll charges are set to climb at first of the brand new monetary 12 months with the NHAI having confirmed that new charges have been authorized by the federal government. The full extent of the hike in toll charges throughout the nation just isn’t but confirmed although it’s anticipated to be within the area of as much as 15 %. The extent of change to costs is about to differ relying on the route and placement.
The highways into Delhi are set to witness a hike in tolls within the area of atleast Rs 10 for four-wheelers with heavy industrial automobiles anticipated to pay as much as Rs 65 extra for one-way journeys. Prices on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway are set to go up by 10 % whereas the Delhi-Jaipur journey is about you again an extra 14 % on the Kherki Daula toll plaza.
Meanwhile, in Tamil Nadu toll charges are anticipated to be hiked within the area of 10 to fifteen % relying on the toll sales space whereas Assam too is about to see tolls hiked by as much as 15 %.
Also learn: Toll Plazas Within 60 Km Of Other Booths To Be Closed In Next 3 Months: Nitin Gadkari
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The announcement of a hike in toll costs comes at a time when the nation has as soon as once more commenced every day revision of gasoline costs. Petrol and diesel have continued to get dearer because the freeze on costs had been rolled again on March 22 with its ninth hike in 10 days having shot up by ₹ 6.40 per litre on this window.
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RA'ANANA, Israel, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspira Technologies OXY B.H.N. Ltd. (Nasdaq: IINN) (Nasdaq: IINNW), has released its financial results for 2021 by posting an update on its Investor Relations website. Please click here to view the CEO update.
About Inspira Technologies OXY B.H.N. Ltd.
Inspira Technologies is an innovative medical device company in the respiratory care industry. Inspira is developing the ART system, a cost effective early extracorporeal respiratory support system with an intent to function as an "Artificial Lung" for deteriorating respiratory patients. The ART is designed to utilize a hemo-protective flow approach aimed to rebalance saturation levels while patients are awake and spontaneously breathing, potentially minimizing the patient's need for invasive mechanical ventilation. The Company's product has not yet been tested or used in humans and has not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the CE or other required regulatory agencies.
Investor Relations Contact:
Miri Segal, MS-IR LLC
+917-607-8654
msegal@ms-ir.com, info@inspirao2.com
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Senators call for investigation of Hertz after hundreds of rental car customers claim false arrest
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- Richard BlumenthalUnited States senator from Connecticut
Two U.S. Senators are urging the federal government to investigate Hertz rental car company's business practices that have led customers to make hundreds of allegations of false arrest.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), who chairs the Senate's Consumer Protection Subcommittee, wrote to the company this week about Hertz customers being arrested for driving rental vehicles the company incorrectly reported as stolen.
That currently is the focus of a lawsuit in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware.
Blumenthal requested information on the company's policies and practices and demanded that Hertz "swiftly correct course."
Blumenthal cited USA TODAY's reporting on the false arrest claims in his letter calling Hertz practices "staggering in magnitude and devastating in impact."
"I write to express serious alarm over reports suggesting that Hertz has, for years, wrongly reported customers to law enforcement for vehicle theft," the letter addressed to Stephen Scherr, CEO of Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. said.
"This is all the more concerning because arrests—even false ones—have life-changing and long-lasting consequences. To that end, I demand information about the policies and procedures Hertz has in place related to stolen vehicle reports and that Hertz take immediate steps to provide redress to customers who have suffered the profound and enduring harm of a false arrest."
► LAWSUIT: Hertz accused of falsely reporting that customers stole rental cars
► COULD RENTING A CAR LEAD TO JAIL?: If you’ve rented a car from Hertz, there could be a warrant out for your arrest
Hertz, in a response to the senator's comments, said in a statement: "Hertz cares deeply about our customers and successfully provides rental vehicles for tens of millions of travelers each year. As it relates to the claims made against the company, we are committed to doing what is right by our customers, while also continuing to protect and defend against activities intended to cause harm to Hertz."
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) sent a letter to the White House Competition Council this week asking that it examine whether consolidation in the rental car industry has caused rising prices and diminished customer service.
She cites the reports of Hertz customers being falsely arrested as one of the potentially fraudulent practices to be investigated.
Warren called it a "disturbing pattern (that) has led to traumatic experiences, job losses and even jail time for customers."
In response to Warren’s letter, Hertz said: “We take these matters seriously and are reviewing the letters.” The company also has said the cases involve a small fraction of the number of vehicles it rents.
Warren's letter said three companies claim to have over 90% of the rental car market share in the United States. Enterprise Holdings, composed of Enterprise, National, and Alamo, has a 33% market share; Hertz Global Holdings, made up of Hertz, Dollar, and Thrifty, controls 36% of the market; and Avis Budget Group controls 26%, the letter said.
"Over the past year, these rental car companies have flourished," the letter said. "Avis reported new record net income and earnings in November 2021,and Hertz went from bankruptcy in May 2020 to a record-high profit margin in the third quarter of 2021. Enterprise Holdings is a private company that releases little information to the public, but it reportedly increased U.S. revenue by nearly $1.5 billion in 2021, up 10.5% from 2020."
More than 230 complainants have accused Hertz of falsely charging them with theft for cars they say they returned and paid for.
A Delaware bankruptcy judge has been deciding which claimants must be considered creditors under Hertz's reorganization plan.
Hertz exited bankruptcy last June, but the false arrest claims are ongoing and demand approximately $530 million in damages from the company.
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Hertz has maintained that virtually all of the claims of false arrest are "meritless" and should not be allowed to proceed in bankruptcy court.
"The vast majority of these cases involve renters who were many weeks or even months overdue returning vehicles and who stopped communicating with us well beyond the scheduled due date," Hertz said in a statement.
According to court documents, the current group of claimants has spent a total of 2,742 days in jail or prison because of false arrests. They’ve endured a collective 3,600 months of prosecution. Some took plea deals, admitting to stealing cars they didn’t steal, just to make the ordeal stop.
Other cases are still pending in criminal court and at least one new potential claimant has come forward since USA TODAY reported on the cases in early March, according to an attorney on the case.
In recently unsealed court documents, Hertz admitted it files an average of 3,365 police reports about stolen vehicles involving its customers each year.
Hertz argued against the unsealing of that information and said in a statement: "While we believe that the business numbers provided to the court under seal are commercially proprietary information, we will respect the ruling. We believe that a review of these business numbers reinforces what we have consistently stated that situations where vehicles are reported to the authorities are very rare and happen only after exhaustive attempts to reach the customer."
The company has repeatedly said that it handles more than 25 million rental transactions in the United States per year – and that .014% fall into the "rare situation where vehicles are reported to the authorities after exhaustive attempts to reach the customer."
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Hertz arrests: Senators call for investigation into rental car company
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Zelensky to UK Parliament: Recognize Russia as a ‘terrorist state’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday implored the West to recognize Russia as a “terrorist state” while urging British lawmakers to impose more penalties on Moscow and send military assistance to Ukraine.
“We are looking for your help, for the help of the civilized countries,” he said.
“We are thankful for this help … please increase the pressure of sanctions against [Russia], and please recognize this country as a terrorist state, and please make sure that our Ukrainian skies are safe,” Zelensky said, referring to earlier calls for NATO members to impose a no-fly zone over Ukraine.
“Please make sure that you do what needs to be done and what is stipulated by the greatness of your country,” he added.
Zelensky, who has become an inspiration and symbol of Ukraine’s resistance against Russian President Vladimir Putin’s assault, spoke virtually from Kyiv. The city is under siege from Russian forces that are slowly advancing toward the Ukrainian capital almost two weeks after Moscow first launched the invasion.
He criticized NATO for refusing to implement a no-fly zone over Ukraine. The alliance has warned that doing so would risk a larger conflict and potential nuclear confrontation, but Zelensky cited civilian casualties, saying at least 50 children have been killed amid Russian shelling that has also targeted hospitals and other civilian infrastructure. He said citizens in besieged cities are running out of food and water to survive.
“Ukraine is not looking to have this war,” Zelensky said. “We are the country that are saving people despite having to fight one of the biggest armies in the world.”
The Ukrainian president projected defiance against the Russian invasion and, quoting Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” expressed the determination of the Ukrainian people to survive.
“The question for us now is not ‘to be or not to be … I can give you a definitive answer, it is definitely yes, to be,” he said, his remarks translated into English.
“We will not give up and we will not lose. We will fight till the end — at sea, in the air — we will continue fighting for our land, whatever the cost. We will fight in the forests, in the fields, on the shores, in the streets,” he said.
The Ukrainian president claimed the country’s army had killed 10,000 Russian soldiers amid Moscow’s offensive, repeating a number that was reportedly announced by the Ukrainian armed forces’ general staff on Sunday.
“The U.S. assesses with low confidence Russian casualties as “somewhere between 2,000 and 4,000,” Lt. Gen Scott Berrier, of the Defense Intelligence Agency, told House lawmakers on Tuesday.
Zelensky said that Ukrainian forces had also taken Russian military captives and said that they were being treated humanely.
The Ukrainian president received two standing ovations from the members of Parliament, before and after he spoke.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke after Zelensky, and said that the U.K. will take steps on Wednesday to stop importing Russian oil, following a similar announcement made by President Biden on Tuesday.
“I speak for the whole House, when I say that Britain and our allies are determined to press on, to press on supplying our Ukrainian friends with the weapons they need to defend their homeland… to press on with tightening the economic vice around Vladimir Putin… and we will employ every method that we can, diplomatic, humanitarian and economic … until Vladimir Putin has failed in his disastrous venture and Ukraine is free once more.”
Updated at 1:44 p.m.
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Hit the road with everything you need to make the trip go smoothly.
There’s something freeing about driving down a wide-open road with no traffic and no specific destination in mind. Taking a road trip with a partner or friend is a bonding experience you simply can’t create talking quietly on a plane or train so as not to disturb fellow travelers. But this type of travel certainly comes with limitations. Depending on how far you’re going and how often you plan to stop, it’s always best to plan ahead and make sure you have all the essentials to make your trip a dream rather than a nightmare.
Whether you’re planning a multi-day cross-country trip or just want to head somewhere a few hours away, avoid a miserable car-ride full of hungry, whining passengers by having the proper road trip equipment. Some of Katie’s travel must-haves include an organized suitcase and her favorite sunscreen, and we’re tossing in a few more faves to minimize car-ride complaints (some are unavoidable).
Road Trip Essentials
Kindra Cool Down Mist
There’s nothing worse than feeling sweaty and sticky when you’re stuck in a car for a long ride, and that might happen if you and your road trip companion can’t agree on the car temperature. Having a refreshing face mist is a guarantee you’ll cool down after a quick spritz. This one from Kindra is full of skin-loving ingredients like aloe, cucumber, and hyaluronic acid, and it also includes the InstaCalm-3 Complex, which is a blend of three ingredients that’s proven to provide an immediate cooling sensation, reduce the intensity of hot flashes and night sweats, help relieve skin sensitivity and redness, and boost collagen and nourish dry skin. It’s small enough to keep in your purse or dash, too.
Bestek 300W Power Inverter
If you don’t have a phone charger in your car, we envy your ability to live on the edge. But it’s not optional for a road trip when you’re using your cell as a GPS, a camera, and your main music source. This unit plugs into your cigarette lighter and allows you to charge items like your phone, laptop, and tablet without having to buy a separate car charger for each. Because it has space for regular outlet-like plugs, you can also use it for on-the-go hairstyling with a straightener or curling iron — although we recommend being in a stationary car for that type of activity.
BP Sunglasses
You can’t spend long days on the road without proper eye protection. These won’t only shield your eyes from the sun as you drive, but they’re the perfect companion for outdoor activities at each stop along your road trip. We love the tortoiseshell pattern and rounded look of these, as they’re flattering on a ton of different face shapes and will go with just about any outfit.
Vanmass Phone Car Mount
When you’re in a car, safety always comes first. Keep your hands free and your eyes on the road by having a car mount for your phone. This will keep it in place (no more fishing for your phone under the seat if you drop it) and it close by so you can easily glance at your maps when needed.
Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen
Even if you’re spending all day in the car with the windows rolled up, you’ll still need some sort of sun protection. Katie loves this one by Supergoop because it doesn’t feel greasy or oily and it wears well under makeup.
The Honey Pot Body Wipes
Sometimes, you’re just too exhausted for a shower at the end of a long day of driving. Or, maybe you don’t even have access to a shower if you’re camping along the way. These wipes from The Honey Pot are formulated with gentle ingredients, meaning they’re safe to use on your face, body, and lady parts. This pack comes with 15 individually wrapped wipes, so you can easily stow them in a purse, dash, or even your wallet.
Avocado Organic Mini Pillow
Having to sleep on a half-stuffed motel pillow is the worst. You end up folding it in half, sleeping on your arms, and tossing and turning all night long. If you bring your own pillow with you, you won’t only be guaranteed a good night’s sleep at any motel or hotel, but you can comfortably nap in the car, too. This one because it comes with extra filling so you can make it as firm or as soft as you like it. The cover is made with organic cotton and the filling is made from leftovers from Avocado’s mattresses, making it an eco-friendly option.
Hydro Flask
It may lead to more frequent stops, but staying hydrated when you’re on the road is just as important as it is when you’re walking around one of your many road trip stops. This Hydro Flask water bottle holds 32 ounces of water, and it can keep your drink cold for an entire day. There’s a strap attached to the lid so you can easily carry it with you as you explore. It’s made of stainless steel, so it’ll stand up to rolling around the car or being dropped while you hike, too.
Shacke Pack Packing Cubes
These tiny cubes are the organization solution you never knew you needed. Not only do they keep your clothes separated into categories, but they compress larger items, saving you space in your suitcase. A reinforced top panel keeps the mesh from ripping, and it allows you to really stuff your things into the cube without worrying about damaging it. There’s even a laundry bag included, so you never have to pack your clean and dirty items in the same cube.
Paravel Aviator Carry-On
Katie’s favorite carry-on bag is this one from Paravel. The four swivel wheels make it a breeze to roll around, as opposed to carrying a heavy duffle or backpack on your shoulders. It’s made from lightweight, recycled materials, so it’s easy on you and the earth — no more dragging around a heavy, clunky suitcase.
Quip Travel Toothbrush
Leave your bulky electric toothbrush and charger at home — you can get the same clean just-left-the-dentist feeling with this travel-friendly Quip toothbrush. It offers the same clean as a regular electric toothbrush at half the size. This one comes with the toothbrush and cover, silicone carrying case (that’s large enough to carry other bathroom essentials), and toothpaste.
Portable Door Lock
Going on a road trip sometimes means you have to make random stops to spend the night at a small motel or hotel so you can rest from driving. While we hope you never have to stay somewhere that feels sketchy, it’s never a bad idea to have a portable lock with you for any sort of trip. Security is key. This one inserts into a door frame, acting as an extra lock that can only be undone from the inside. Should someone try to get into your room, they won’t be able to make it past this tiny contraption.
Electric Car Cooler
If you’re planning on eating things other than gas station jerky and potato chips, this car cooler will be your best friend. It can keep drinks and snacks cool for hours, and it plugs into your cigarette lighter. This isn’t a minifridge, so try not to keep things like milk or eggs in here, but it’s great for stowing away fruits and veggies you may want to munch on along the way. It’ll also keep water and sodas cold, so you’ll always have a refreshing drink while you’re on the road.
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Arizona’s 2022 recruiting class did not include any high school players from Texas, the first time that’s happened since 2017. That trend won’t continue, though, as the Wildcats already have a 2023 commitment from the Lone Star State and are actively pursuing more than three dozen prospects from Texas.
That includes 3-star running back Marquise Collins, who has included Arizona in his top 8 along with Baylor, Boston College, Duke, Houston, TCU, Utah and Vanderbilt.
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The 5-foot-10, 190-pound Collins is ranked by 247Sports as the No. 643 player in the 2023 class, as well as the 41st-best running back in the country and the No. 110 prospect from Texas. He plays for College Station (Texas) High School, where as a junior in 2021 he ran for 2,826 yards and 39 touchdowns and also caught three TDs.
Collins, who was offered by the Wildcats on March 24, is from the same high school as UA redshirt senior offensive lineman Josh Donovan.
Arizona’s first 2023 commitment came from Texas in 3-star Midland cornerback Canyon Moses. It made the final 3 for 4-star safety Brenden Jordan, who ended up committing to Texas Tech, and has offered more than 40 Texas players in the 2023 class.
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(WSYR-TV) — Judah Mintz is coming to Syracuse.
Many looked at this young man as the missing piece to SU’s 2022 recruiting class puzzle and on Thursday evening, the Orange landed him. Mintz is the highest ranked player to commit to ‘Cuse for next season, checking in at #35 in ESPN’s top 100.
The Washington D.C. native just wrapped up his final year at Oak Hill Academy. Mintz mentioned during his announcement on ESPNU that Syracuse will give him a chance to come in and play point guard as a Freshman.
Mintz picked the orange over DePaul, Wake Forest, and Nort Carolina State.
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Social Security to offer choice to self-select your sex in Social Security Number records
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, announced that the agency will offer people the choice to self-select their sex on their Social Security number record, according to a press release. The agency anticipates this option will be available in the fall of 2022.
“The Social Security Administration is committed to reducing barriers and ensuring the fair treatment of the LGBTQ+ community by updating our procedures for Social Security number records,” said Acting Commissioner Kijakazi. “This policy change will allow people to self-select their sex in our records without needing to provide documentation of their sex designation.”
People who update their sex marker in Social Security’s records will need to apply for a replacement SSN card. They will still need to show a current document to prove their identity, but they will no longer need to provide medical or legal documentation of their sex designation once the policy change becomes effective. SSN cards do not include sex markers.
In February 2022, the agency issued guidance instructing employees to accept evidence documents that contain non-binary identifiers (e.g., “X”) for original SSN and replacement SSN card applications, and other updates to the agency’s internal SSN records. The agency is exploring possible future policy and systems updates to support an “X” sex designation for the SSN card application process.
More:U.S. will offer 'X' gender marker for passports starting April 11, State Department says
— Monique Calello (she/her/hers) is a social & environmental justice journalist for The News Leader in the USA TODAY Network. You can reach her at mcalello@newsleader.com. Follow her on Twitter @moniquecalello.
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Oakland’s Amy Schneider, famous for her recent winning streak on the TV trivia game show “Jeopardy!,” visited the White House Thursday on International Transgender Day of Visibility. Schneider, who identifies as transgender, met with Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff and visited the Secretary of War room and the press Briefing Room at the White House where she spoke to reporters.
“I’m just really, really honored to be here and really grateful that this is being celebrated and the trans people are being celebrated in a place like this,” she said in the Briefing Room. A reporter asked her what she hopes to accomplish on her trip to the White House, and she said, “Just again being a trans person out there that isn’t monstrous and isn’t threatening and is just a normal person like we all are.
“So, the more that people like me can be seen the harder it is to sustain the myths that are, that are kind of driving a lot of this hate and fear,” Schneider said.
President Joe Biden’s administration recognized Thursday as International Transgender Day of Visibility and issued a fact sheet to advance equality and visibility for transgender Americans. White House officials said every citizen should be free to be themselves, yet many transgender Americans face discrimination, violence and barriers.
White House officials condemned anti-transgender legislation passed by some states. Biden has previously said the bills are government overreach. Schneider said she thinks that the backlash against trans people in some U.S. states is temporary.
“I think that the country overall is on our side and getting more so every day and I think it’s not going to be too long before these sorts of bills are seen as a thing of the past and no longer what we want to be as a country,” Schneider said.
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This position will require excellent design, engineering and data gathering skills to quickly develop and iterate key technologies and product concepts.
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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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Lions charities win big at Poker for Sight Tournament
The Westfield Lions Poker for Sight dealt themselves a winning hand with the club’s first Texas Hold ‘Em poker tournament of 2022. Nearly 300 players from all over the nation took part in three qualifying rounds on Friday and Saturday, March 25 and 26, at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds, vying for...
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Most Californians favor COVID vaccine requirements even as they’re lifted, poll finds
Most Californians favor keeping COVID-19 vaccine requirements in place even as governments ease the rules, poll finds.
Most Californians still favor COVID-19 restrictions, including requirements to show proof of vaccination at large outdoor gatherings or to enter places like indoor restaurants and bars, a new survey suggests.
The findings from the Public Policy Institute of California, based on a poll conducted March 6-17 of almost 1,700 adults statewide, indicate continued overall support for the sort of health interventions that have been widely relaxed amid dwindling coronavirus cases and COVID-19 hospitalizations.
But the survey also noted wide divides based on political affiliation — illustrating that, as has consistently been the case in a state as large and diverse as California, top-line numbers can belie significant opposition to pandemic-related measures among some groups and in some areas.
Overall, 57% of residents surveyed by the PPIC said they favored requiring proof of vaccination to enter large outdoor gatherings or indoor spaces like restaurants, bars and gyms. Of those surveyed, 41% opposed requiring such proof.
Support was strongest in the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles County, two regions that until recently had stringent vaccine-verification rules on their books.
Among all adults, 68% of San Francisco Bay Area residents backed vaccination verification requirements for such venues, as did 60% of those in Los Angeles County, the survey found.
Support was slightly more tepid, 55%, in the Central Valley. And in the Inland Empire and Orange and San Diego counties, residents were essentially evenly split over whether they supported such measures.
Among likely voters statewide, 50% backed vaccination verification rules, while 47% opposed them. By region, 66% of likely voters backed such rules in the Bay Area, followed by 53% in L.A. County, 46% in both Orange and San Diego counties, 44% in the Central Valley and 33% in the Inland Empire.
Requiring proof of vaccination to enter certain spaces was supported by 71% of all Democrats, compared with only 26% of Republicans and 47% of independents, according to the survey.
A significant partisan divide was also apparent on the broader question of whether those surveyed support any sort of restrictions to stymie coronavirus transmission.
Among Democrats, 85% either strongly or somewhat favored controlling the spread with restrictions if necessary, as did 54% of independents. By contrast, 63% of Republicans favored having no restrictions.
The poll found that, overall, 64% of adults either strongly or somewhat favor efforts to control the spread of the coronavirus even if it means having some restrictions; while 32% either strongly or somewhat favor having no restrictions on normal activities, even if that would hurt virus-control efforts.
The PPIC noted “surprisingly large gender differences on this issue,” with 57% of women strongly favoring controlling COVID-19 through restrictions, compared with only 35% of men.
“Across racial/ethnic groups, Latinos are most likely to strongly favor controlling the spread,” the survey found. Fifty-four percent of Latino adults expressed such support, while 40% of white adults did so.
In addition, “Californians with lower educational levels and incomes are more likely to strongly support controlling the spread than those with higher educational and income levels,” the PPIC said.
The survey was published as a number of California cities are phasing out vaccination verification requirements for indoor restaurants and gyms.
The L.A. City Council voted Wednesday to stop requiring restaurants, gyms, movie theaters and a range of other businesses to check if customers are vaccinated in order to use their indoor facilities.
The rules will be changed as soon as the ordinance is signed by the mayor and published, which usually happens within a few days of the mayor’s signing, according to the city clerk’s office.
The move does not prohibit restaurants and other businesses from continuing to ask for proof of vaccination from customers if they choose. Council President Nury Martinez said last week that L.A. was maintaining its proof-of-vaccination requirement for entering indoor portions of city facilities.
The L.A. requirements at restaurants and other businesses outraged some critics who saw them as overreaching, including leaders of the Libertarian Party of Los Angeles County, who had been pushing for a ballot measure to roll back the requirements.
West Hollywood on March 21 ended its vaccination verification requirements for indoor restaurants and gyms. On March 11, Berkeley did the same, while San Francisco on the same date ended a proof of vaccination-or-negative test requirement for indoor restaurants and gyms.
Oakland still has a vaccination verification requirement for indoor restaurants, gyms and theaters.
Times staff writer Emily Alpert Reyes contributed to this report.
This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
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(KTLA) – The IRS on Wednesday reminded tax filers to claim any missing third-round stimulus payment on their 2021 income tax return.
The tax season gives eligible people who never got the $1,400 payment the chance to claim it.
Since the IRS is no longer issuing the Economic Impact Payments, people who are missing a stimulus payment, or got less than the amount they’re eligible for, will have to claim a Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2020 or 2021 federal tax returns, according to the Internal Revenue Service.
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Most eligible people have already received their stimulus payments and won’t need to include anything about the payment when they file their 2021 tax return.
The IRS says it has issued more than 175 million third-round payments worth more than $400 billion to people across the country. Most of those payments were sent out in the spring and early summer of 2021.
Still, there are many who haven’t gotten their payments.
Authorities have identified 644,705 potentially eligible people who had not received payments totaling $1.6 billion, according to a report issued last week by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration.
What to do if you never received the third payment
The IRS encourages residents to double check their bank accounts first to make sure they never got the third payment, especially in early spring and summer of 2021.
People can also access their IRS Online Account to view the total amount of the third-round Economic Impact Payment issued to them. For married couples filing jointly, each person will need to log into their own online account.
Once people confirm they never got the payment, and their IRS online accounts show a payment amount greater than $0, or if they got a Notice 1444-C or Letter 6475, they should contact the IRS as soon as possible to see if a payment trace is needed.
But they do not need to wait until their trace is complete to file their 2021 tax return, officials said.
When completing the Recovery Rebate Credit worksheet, taxpayers have two options: either use the amount on the Letter 6475 (or EIP 3 amount from the online account) to calculate the recovery rebate credit amount on line 30, or use the amount of stimulus payment the taxpayer believes they received to calculate the rebate credit amount on line 30. (Details on that can be found here.)
Those who contact the IRS to trace the stimulus payment amount will receive notification of the results. If it is found that the taxpayer didn’t get the money, the IRS will adjust the recovery rebate credit amount on the tax return and issue any refund.
If people make a mistake calculating the recovery rebate credit and claim an amount on line 30 for the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit, the IRS will have to correct the amount and send a notice about the changes made. If that happens, there may be a delay in processing the return, officials said.
What if I already filed my taxes?
An amended return may be needed to claim the credit if IRS records show no payment was issued.
For eligible people who didn’t claim a recovery rebate credit on their 2021 tax return (so line 30 is blank or $0), they will need to file a Form 1040-X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return to claim the remaining amount of stimulus money — if IRS records don’t show that they were issued a payment.
This includes people who think they didn’t get the full amount of their third-round Economic Impact Payment because their circumstances in 2021 were different than they were in 2020.
People trying to figure out if they should amend their original tax return can use this online tool.
More details on claim the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit can be found here.
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LA CROSSE, Wis. (WXOW) - April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Gundersen Health Systems is looking to ensure that any victim of violent acts know they are not alone.
Gundersen's lead victim advocate, Chelsey Senn, wants to make sure the safety of all who suffer is the top priority as well as educate the community on what resources are available to them.
"Safety or sense of safety is completely individual for each person," Senn said. "What I identify as safety is different for each person. So as an advocate, we support folks throughout that conversation of safety planning by talking about what their definition of safety is and then brainstorming ideas on how to include more safety into their lives."
"La Crosse is rich with victim advocacy industries," Senn goes on to say. "As well as the other counties surrounding La Crosse as well. Each agencie does have its own awareness month activities going on. You're welcome to reach out to those agencies and see what they got going on as well."
Senn adds that should someone you know be a victim, give them supportive messages while avoiding statements that can make them feel at fault since the only person to blame is the assailant.
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Meanwhile, your rental income may soon not be enough to cover your mortgage payments. Almost all of the city’s new loans are benchmarked against Hibor, which has been creeping up. Hong Kong pegs its currency to the U.S. dollar, so when the Federal Reserve starts hiking rates, borrowing costs in the city rise too.
You will have to stretch your math. The rental yield stood at 2.4% at 2021 year-end, according to realtor Centaline Property Agency Ltd. That should cover the 1.6% mortgage rate you could get from, say, HSBC Holdings Plc’s local subsidiary, Hang Seng Bank Ltd, which charges a 1.3 percentage-point premium over one-month Hibor.
But not for much longer. Fed fund futures are pricing in about 2 percentage points in rate hikes by year-end, so expect your cost of borrowing to rise in near lockstep. The average 30-year mortgage rate in the U.S. has reached almost 4.7%, the highest since December 2018.
If the futures market is correct on the Fed, by year-end, you will most likely earn negative carry for the first time since the collapse of Lehman Brothers in 2008. It will be a seismic mental adjustment for the city’s new generation of landlords.
To make matters worse, this is a renters’ market now. Owners are slashing rent to attract and retain good tenants, as the city enters its third month of soft lockdown. Expats are grumpy. Many have left the city for good. Meanwhile, young people, who make up a big portion of rental demand, may be struggling to find jobs right now. Last year, unemployment rate among those aged 20 to 29 averaged at 8.7%, well above the economy’s overall 5.5% rate. They might just move home and sleep on their parents’ couches.
What’s left is the prospect of rising home prices, which seems unlikely. The last time the Fed raised rates, in 2018, home prices fell by about 10% — and that was with economic growth at 2.8%. Now, Hong Kong is poised to enter a recession. Home prices may fall by 20% by 2025, estimates Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
For over two decades, Hong Kong’s real estate market has been pretty predictable — on the way up. So in the last two years, whenever the city lifted its social-distancing restrictions, home prices saw a mini-rebound. Some investors might be tempted again, as social life gradually comes back. Weekly transaction volumes at 35 housing estates reached a 45-week high, according to Midland Realty.
But think very carefully this time. If we look further back in history, Hong Kong property is by no means a sure bet. It was in a bear market for years, and many owners were deep under water. Home prices tumbled by two-thirds from their peak before the Asian Financial Crisis in 1997 to the SARS outbreak in 2003.
So don’t fight the Fed, and learn to live with a recession. Hong Kong property’s got an infection it can’t shake.
More From Bloomberg Opinion:
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Hong Kong’s Covid Policy Is Less Than Zero: Trivedi & Ren
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Singapore Property Is Hot Even Without Expats: Andy Mukherjee
• Hong Kong Expats, Where’s Your Next Destination?: Anjani Trivedi
This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial board or Bloomberg LP and its owners.
Shuli Ren is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering Asian markets. She previously wrote on markets for Barron’s, following a career as an investment banker, and is a CFA charterholder.
More stories like this are available on bloomberg.com/opinion
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The U.S. and its allies were swift to act after Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Washington led a coalition of more than 30 countries that halted the supply of U.S. goods and services, or those that use American technology or production equipment. A separate package of financial restrictions cut the nation off from global banking systems.
Russia can cope for a little while, but if its war in Ukraine drags on and sanctions remain in place then it’ll eventually run out of the components needed to not only build weapons and military vehicles, but run servers and networks used by the civilian population.
Chinese companies may be tempted to fill the void. Beijing and Moscow seem close — there is “no ceiling” for their cooperation, China said this week — and the two countries are united in their disdain for what they see as Western imperialism. Helping out a friend by shipping some U.S. chips, or computers that contain them, might seem like a friendly gesture and possibly even a lucrative one.
In addition to the aforementioned methods of masking its supply chain, a major Chinese corporation could also mislead its bankers, use external staffing companies to employ engineers in the target country, or simply claim that a subsidiary was no more than a business partner and thus not subject to U.S. embargoes.
We know about these various sanctions-busting schemes because they’re exactly how electronics companies ZTE Corp. and Huawei Technologies Inc. skirted restrictions on sales to Iran. But they got caught, and the punishments were severe. In March 2017, ZTE was hit with a $1.2 billion fine and cut off from buying the U.S. components necessary to make many of its products. The company was forced to suspend operations, fire its board, and replace its management team. Revenue plummeted and the company has struggled to recover ever since.
Huawei this week showed just how damaging sanctions can be.(1) Banned from buying the crucial communications and computing chips needed to power the latest 5G phones and networks, the Shenzhen-based company was forced to reduce production. The result was a 29% drop in sales last year. Even domestic revenue fell 31%, highlighting the simple reality that you cannot sell what you can’t make.
Any Chinese executive running the risk-return calculation on skirting the Russian sanctions needs to remember two things: The U.S. is getting very good at catching violators, and the punishment could hurt not only that company but China as a whole.
President Joe Biden was blunt when he reiterated a warning this week to President Xi Jinping that “he’d be putting himself at significant jeopardy” if he helped his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin. China has rejected suggestions that it would try to bypass the embargoes, but has made clear it’s opposed to them. “There has been unnecessary damage to the normal trade exchange with Russia, including between China and Russia,” Foreign Ministry Spokesman Wang Wenbin said at a regular news briefing in Beijing this week.
Notable about this round of sanctions is the large coalition Washington has built to enforce them. It now has dozens of governments that have been updated on the rules and what to look out for. They will in turn serve as its eyes and ears around the world. In Asia, briefings have been held with industry groups and chambers of commerce in Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and China.
Even if it chooses not to be a willing informant, Beijing too knows the rules, with representatives of China’s Ministry of Commerce meeting their counterparts in Washington soon after the embargo was announced. The U.S. also has export-control attaches stationed in foreign countries, and companies themselves are likely to be snitches if they feel others in the supply chain are not following the rules, Deputy Assistant Commerce Secretary Matthew Borman said.
Thus, not only are the chances of getting caught higher than ever, but Beijing has a vested interest in ensuring no one breaks the rules.
Bans apply to components and hardware, as well as the software and equipment required to produce them. So while China is working hard to wean itself off chips made by Intel Corp., Qualcomm Inc. and Nvidia Corp., it still needs software from Synopsis Inc. and Cadence Design Systems Inc. as well as tools from Applied Materials Inc. and Lam Research Corp. Any product made using inputs from these companies is subject to the bans.(3)
It could be more than a decade before Beijing can completely replace the entire design and manufacturing supply chain; losing access now would be disastrous. And that’s a real possibility. Should anyone be found breaking Russian sanctions, and Beijing seen aiding and abetting them, Washington may be forced to broaden its punishments — instead of merely forbidding sales to Russia using U.S. technology, Chinese businesses could also be cut off.
That would set China’s drive for technology independence back a long way. The smart move for Beijing now is to comply with the sanctions and make sure its companies do, too. Helping out a friend, and making a quick buck, isn’t worth sacrificing the nation’s long-term plan to become a global technology superpower that can stand on its own two feet.
More From Bloomberg Opinion:
• Australia Sends a $7.5 Billion Cyber Signal to China: Tim Culpan
• China’s Ukraine Juggling Act Isn’t Over: Clara Ferreira Marques
• How China’s Cybersecurity Laws Could Backfire: Anjani Trivedi
(1) The reason for curbs on Huawei extend beyond Iran sanctions-busting to include Western bans against its networking equipment and claims by the U.S. that it’s a national-security threat.
(2) License exceptions apply to various categories, including consumer devices such as cellphones that are sold to individuals and NGOs, but not government or officials.
This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial board or Bloomberg LP and its owners.
Tim Culpan is a technology columnist for Bloomberg Opinion. Based in Taipei, he writes about Asian and global businesses and trends. He previously covered the beat at Bloomberg News.
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WAVERLY — This summer, Christopher Seeley from Waverly, N.Y. will join outstanding elementary school students from across the state to take part in a unique academic development experience, the National Youth Leadership Forum: Pathways to STEM, taking place this summer in New York City.
NYLF Pathways to STEM is one of Envision by WorldStrides family of programs
that enables students to explore their interests and experience learning beyond the classroom.
Christopher was nominated to attend the forum by his third grade teacher at Elm Street Elementary, and has excelled academically even while struggling with his ADHD and sensory processing.
He also enjoys reading books, especially the Harry Potter series and the Percy Jackson series.
Christopher is passionate about basketball and soccer as well as other sports. With dreams of becoming a fireman like his father and grandfather, Christopher is looking forward to gaining the hands-on experience that the forum provides.
“As an alumna of Envision, I am excited for Christopher to meet, work, and collaborate with fellow high-aspiring students from other cities and schools,” said Amanda Freitas Thomas, SVP for Envision. “Hands down, my favorite part of attending an Envision program was being with motivated students in an environment designed to help us challenge our assumptions, meet new people, and grow. Creating that same learning environment is a central focus for all our programs. At NYLF Pathways to STEM, students build the confidence and skills needed to excel in the classroom while gaining exposure to STEM fields and concepts. They learn how to adapt to and communicate in new situations, to new challenges, and with new people, which, given how rapidly the world is changing due to technology and innovation, are essential skills for success.”
Ryan Sharp can be reached at rsharp@morning-times.com or (570) 888-9643 ext. 229. Follow @RealRyanSharp on Twitter.
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Midway Elementary hosts its first Ag Day Julie Laakko Swanson , Staff Writer
March 31, 2022
1of 27 Students at Midway Elementary learned about farming equipment and how farmers take care of their animals during Midway Elementary School's first Ag Day on Tuesday.
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10of 27 Students at Midway Elementary were able to climb into a tractor and climb onto a seed planter during Tuesday's Ag Day event.
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Midway Elementary School held its first Ag Day on Tuesday. Midway parents and farmers Tim and Brittany Gueldener stopped by the school with farming equipment and buckets of feed to teach students about agriculture.
The Gueldeners farm a significant portion of land around the school, according to Midway Elementary Principal Matthew Sidarous. He said the Gueldeners approached him with the idea of Ag Day at Midway.
Sidarous said there are several farm families at Midway Elementary. He feels many people in the area have a passion for farming.
"So we want to teach the kids the importance of what they do," he said.
Students learned about farming from the Gueldeners and were able to see examples of feed, crops and planting equipment. Students had the opportunity to climb into a real tractor and onto a seed planter after learning about how the equipment is used.
Prairie Farms donated ice cream to end the day on a sweet note.
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Osaka fires 18 aces in win over Bencic to reach Miami Open final
March 31 (Reuters) - Four-times Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka fired off 18 aces as the Japanese former world number beat Swiss Belinda Bencic 4-6 6-3 6-4 on Thursday to reach her first Miami Open final.
Osaka will next face either American Jessica Pegula or Poland's second seed Iga Swiatek, who meet later on Thursday.
She conceded only two first-serve points in the first set but was unable to convert when it counted as Olympic champion Bencic saved a pair of break points in the second game.
Osaka, who had not dropped a set in the tournament, then lost her serve in the third game and again in the fifth.
The pair traded breaks early in the second set before Osaka seized the momentum after breaking in the sixth game.
"She had a really amazing service return - there were times I thought that I hit great serves but she just hit winners," Osaka said.
"(I was) just battling my inner thoughts and trying to know that I must play one point at a time and, you know, adjust if I have to but try not to overwhelm myself with my thoughts."
Osaka saved five of six break points in the third before closing out the match with an ace and a grin, having reached her first final since her second Australian Open title a year ago.
"I feel like if I was negative for a split second I would have lost the match today," said Osaka, who will play in her fourth WTA 1000 showpiece match on Saturday.
"I have to keep pumping myself up and I haven't played as many matches as a lot of these other players so I just have to keep learning." (Reporting by Amy Tennery in New York)
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A 12-year-old boy was fatally shot by his classmate Thursday afternoon at a South Carolina middle school.
Jamari Cortez Bonaparte Jackson was shot at least once at Tanglewood Middle School in Greenville around 12:30 p.m., the Greenville Post and Courier reported.
The shooter, an unidentified 12-year-old boy, was arrested about an hour later, police said. Cops found him hiding under a deck at a home near the school in upstate South Carolina. The boy had a gun with him, according to police.
Investigators did not immediately speculate on a motive for the shooting, but said the boys knew each other.
“I can not fathom what would cause someone to do this to another human being and especially at that age,” Greenville County Sheriff Hobart Lewis said.
Officers also didn’t know how the 12-year-old shooter obtained the gun and brought it into the school. He was charged with murder, along with several weapons charges, and taken to a juvenile detention center.
Tanglewood Middle School was swarmed with cops after the gunshot was heard, according to the Post and Courier. The school went into lockdown, and no one else was harmed.
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After a three-year hiatus, the New Bern Historical Society’s Heritage Homes Tour is back on April 8 & 9. And it’s back with a bang! Nine very special homes will be featured in historic downtown, ranging from glorious to tiny, from 19th century to brand-spanking new. These are livable family homes with rich stories and diverse architecture that illustrates New Bern’s amazing history. Add artists, live music, gardens in bloom, and yummy food trucks to the mix for an unforgettable tour!
Live music kicks off with the DownEast Dulcimers on Friday, April 8 at 208 New Street from 11:00 a.m. – 12 noon and 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. The Silver Lining Singers will entertain on Saturday April 9 at 516 E. Front Street, from 11:00 a.m. – noon, and the Bonafides will take that same front porch stage from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Enjoy the fascinating work of many artists. See the stained-glass creation of Michaele Rose Watson at 407 Hancock Street 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. each day. Jewelry designer Andi Reese will be in the Attmore-Oliver House gardens at 511 Broad Street both days from 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
You’ll find more artists at their easels beginning with Jim Stillwell at 222 Change Street both days from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Watch for Steve Kotrch at 603 Broad Street both days from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. You’ll also see plein air artists Olga Roesch and Mary Meador out and about.
When you are ready for a break, you’ll find champagne and Jersey Dawgs at Savi’s Wine Shop at 713 Pollock Street. Champagne and hot dogs – why not?! You’ll also have an opportunity to speak with local author James Moody.
Food trucks will await with Betty’s Kitchen on Friday and Gigi’s Snack Shack on Saturday at Brewery 99 at 1014 Pollock Street from noon to 3:00 p.m. Find Jasmine Tasty Thai on Friday and The Firehouse Kitchen on Saturday at Freshwater Brewery at 904 Pollock Street from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tickets are good for both jam-packed days. They are available at NewBernHistorical.org or at the Historical Society Offices at the Attmore-Oliver House at 511 Broad Street. Also available at Mitchell Hardware, 215 Craven Street; Harris Teeter, 3565 MLK Blvd.; and Harris Teeter, Carolina Colours. Prices are: General admission advance – $20, Historical Society members, Active-duty military & family members, Students up to age 23 – $15, Groups of 10 or more – $15 (please call office). Don’t wait to get your tickets — prices go up to $25 on April 8. NC sales tax will be added.
For questions or information call the New Bern Historical Society Office at 252-638-8558.
Submitted by Kathy Morrison on behalf of Mickey Miller
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Colorado ski country doing ‘pretty good’ in economic terms
Speaker lays out facts, figures and possible problems
Richard Wobbekind has spent a career studying Colorado’s business environment and economy. The situation right now is actually “pretty good,” in his view.
Wobbekind, the Senior Economist and Associate Dean for Business and Government Relations at the University of Colorado’s Leeds School of Business, gave a presentation Tuesday in Edwards about the state of the economy in Colorado and its ski counties. The presentation was hosted by the Vail Symposium and Vail Valley Partnership.
In a jam-packed presentation, Wobbekind provided the audience with information that indicates the national, state and resort economies are “firmly in recovery mode.” There are caveats, of course.
Employment nationally is still down roughly 2 million jobs.
That seems to be part of an “uber-impressive” recovery from the 2020 recession caused in large part by the COVID-19 pandemic. Wobbekind noted it took six years to recover from the recession that began in 2008. As of the end of the second quarter of 2021, the nation’s gross domestic product had exceeded the figure recorded at the end of 2019.
But, he cautioned, that level of economic performance isn’t sustainable without people returning to the workforce. Current figures show the nation’s labor force participation rate is still about 1% less than it was before the pandemic began.
Wobbekind noted that “people wanted to get back in the workforce” as jobs recovered after the 2008 recession. That isn’t as true now.
Worried about inflation
The current rapid rate of inflation is another area of concern.
Wobbekind said he expects consumer buying will remain strong even as prices rise. Employee compensation is higher than it’s ever been, he said, adding that household wealth is growing, thanks to rising home values and large increases in the nation’s financial markets.
But increasing wealth and attitudes don’t match right now. The Conference Board’s measure of consumer confidence is hovering around 100 in the mountain region right now. That’s pretty good, although still far below levels seen in 2018.
Consumer sentiment, as measured by the University of Michigan, has been on a downward slide since roughly 2018.
Wobbekind noted that the consumer sentiment survey puts “much more” weight on inflation.
Similarly, National Federal of Independent Business surveys about business conditions and optimism are both on downward slides.
The drop in the conditions survey is due largely to the need to pay increased wages and difficulty in hiring.
Despite that, the nation saw record retail sales in February.
Colorado’s ‘doing well’
Moving to Colorado conditions, Wobbekind noted that the state is “doing well” in a number of categories.
Population growth has slowed to the lowest rate since 1990.
While the state is essentially at full employment, there are more jobs than people to fill them. Colorado isn’t the only state in that situation, but also has one of the nation’s higher rates of people leaving their current jobs.
Responding to an audience question, Wobbekind said he doesn’t expect the mountain region’s current run-up in real estate prices to last much more than another year. But, he added, he’s far more concerned about the region’s working class.
“The economy only works” when workers live near their jobs. Forcing people farther and farther from resort workplaces only encourages those people to find work closer to home, he said.
“Child care, health care and housing are essential to keeping a system in place,” he said.
Responding to another question, this one about inflation, Wobbekind said the current situation combines supply chain inflation with increases in the money supply and too much cash chasing too few goods. All those factors could lead to a wage-price inflation spiral, something Wobbekind said he and other economists are “nervous” about.
While the U.S. Federal Reserve is tasked with keeping keeping both inflation and unemployment low, the agency’s current focus on inflation. With several interest rate increases anticipated this year, only time will tell if that action can slow the current trend.
300%: Eagle County’s labor and hospitality industry employment portion of the economy compared to the national average.
200%: Eagle County’s construction industry employment portion of the economy compared to the national average.
25%: Increase in Aspen taxable sales from 2019 to 2021.
15% Increase in Vail taxable sales from 2019 to 2021.
Source: University of Colorado Boulder Business Research Division
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jeff Walz has had a lot of success getting players to transfer to Louisville over the last few years, including three starters on his Final Four team this season.
He's not the only coach in the Final Four who has bolstered the roster by using the transfer portal as both South Carolina and UConn have found supplemental players from it.
Still Walz, Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma think the amount of players looking to change schools is getting out of control.
“I always like to say, ‘The grass is greener on the other side because it’s fertilized with a bunch of bull,’” Louisville coach Jeff Walz said. “I think there are a lot of players that will jump into the portal after one year that don’t really have a good grasp of why they’re doing it.”
Staley likened the portal to Twitter, Instagram or TikTok.
“It’s a big ol’ fad that just keeps continuing,” she said. “Is it out of hand? It absolutely is. I don’t know how you control it. But it’s their way. It’s their way of controlling their own destinies.”
Both Staley and Auriemma noted that there were currently more players seeking to transfer than there were scholarships available across the country.
“You know those 850 people in the portal? Three hundred of them are not going to find a school to go to because they’re going to realize it’s not the school they just left,” Auriemma said.
Despite the reservations, they're still playing along. Emily Engstler (Syracuse), Kianna Smith (California) and Chelsie Hall (Vanderbilt) have been key for Louisville. Engstler and Hall just joined the program this season.
When Engstler was considering the Cardinals, Walz went to Mykasa Robinson to discuss how her role would likely shrink if Engstler were to come and gauge her comfort level.
“She looked at me, and she’s like, ‘I’m tired of guarding her. If we can get her, yes, because she likes to win, and she wants to play with other good players,’” Walz said.
SOUTH CAROLINA SUPPORT
The Gamecocks have led the nation in average attendance for seven straight years, buoyed by a base of more than 10,000 season tickets. Despite the 1,200-mile distance from campus to downtown Minneapolis, there will be plenty of garnet-and-black-clad South Carolina fans voicing their support on Friday night when the Gamecocks take on Louisville.
“They’ve been with us when we weren’t a popular team or we weren’t a whole lot to cheer about,” Staley said. “This is my 14th year being at South Carolina, but the last probably 10, the fans have given us a ride that’s kind of irreplaceable.”
One of the catalysts for the attendance boom was giving fans as much as access to the program as they could, to build relationships and let the locals get to know the players as people.
“You really feel the love in the community,” guard Brea Beal said. “You can go to the store and run into somebody and they’re like, oh my gosh, just freaking out. It’s like a family.”
FOND MEMORY
Walz spent one season at Minnesota on his climb up the coaching ladder, serving as an assistant under current Maryland coach Brenda Frese.
That was 20 years ago, when Hall of Fame finalist Lindsay Whalen was a sophomore for the Gophers on a breakthrough team that reached the Final Four two seasons later. The women's team at that time played in a smaller gym, the Pavilion, next door to Williams Arena where the Minnesota men's team has played since 1928.
A water pipe burst that winter, moving the women's team into the bigger venue. The Gophers were on a roll, and the first game in the building known as “The Barn” was packed to the rafters.
“From that point on, we continued the rest of the season playing in the Barn in front of unbelievable crowds,” Walz said.
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More AP coverage of March Madness: https://apnews.com/hub/march-madness and https://apnews.com/hub/womens-college-basketball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25
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USG meets with Iowa legislators to advocate for student resources at the state level
University of Iowa USG and departments visited the state Capitol to advocate for student apartment rental resources, mental health resources, and state funding.
March 31, 2022
University of Iowa students met with state lawmakers about improvements for higher education institutions in Iowa including student apartment rental and mental health resources and state funding on Thursday.
The meeting, Hawkeye Caucus, is an annual tradition where several UI programs go to the state Capitol in Des Moines to speak to Iowa legislators.
“It’s a really good opportunity to be able to come to the Capitol and have all of the legislators have a day to take and reflect on how important the University of Iowa is to the economy,” Undergraduate Student Government President Regan Smock said.
Student representatives from the UI College of Education, College of Engineering, and Hospitals and Clinics also attended the meetings with legislators.
Members of the UI’s USG spoke to legislators about their goal to create a move-in checklist bill for students in college towns like Iowa City.
“The move-in checklist will ensure that students and renters will be able to mark what damages already exist and provide that to the landlord and get a copy of, ” Smock said. “It just protects people from security deposit stuff.”
The move-in checklist will ensure student renters and renters across the state are informed about their leases, Smock said.
“Student Government is focused on a move-in checklist bill, which focuses on ensuring that students — but really anyone who rents in the state of Iowa — but it just hurts students so much more,” Smock said.
USG’s Director of Governmental Relations Sierra Wicks said USG has spoken to state legislators about the move-in checklist bill, which passed the House of Representatives and is awaiting Senate debate.
“It’s just really important to connect student experiences to these issues, that they’re not just numbers, but their faces and stories,” Wicks said in an interview with The Daily Iowan.
In addition to the move-in checklist, USG is advocating for more funding on the state level for the university to decrease the chances of a tuition increase.
“The cost is falling on students in a way that isn’t good, isn’t sustainable, and isn’t making the University of Iowa a competitor against states where their school is getting funding support, and students are able to pay less in tuition,” Smock said.
In partnership with student governments from the University of Northern Iowa and Iowa State University, USG is advocating for legislation that will improve mental health resources in universities.
“This is a reminder of the impact of the University of Iowa on citizens across the state,” UI President Barbara Wilson said in an interview with the DI.
Wilson said she hopes state legislators see UI students’ enthusiasm and commitment to better the state of Iowa.
“I hope that they see the comprehensive nature of what we do from all these different stands and tables, representing different colleges and the amount of activity that we’re engaged in across the state,” Wilson said.
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Australia imposes levy on oil industry to pay for abandoned oil field clean-up
MELBOURNE, April 1 (Reuters) - Australia has agreed to pay A$325 million ($244 million) for the first stage of clean-up of an abandoned oil field in the Timor Sea, and Parliament has passed legislation to slap a levy on oil producers to cover the cost, the government said on Friday.
The government has signed a A$325 million contract with Petrofac Facilities Management to disconnect the Northern Endeavour platform from subsea equipment in the first phase of the clean-up, Resources Minister Keith Pitt said in a statement.
(Reporting by Sonali Paul; Editing by Leslie Adler)
((Sonali.Paul@thomsonreuters.com; +61 407 119 523;))
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Russian troops also appeared to be withdrawing from the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, officials said.
A senior U.S. defense official, speaking on the condition of anonymity under ground rules set by the Pentagon, said Moscow could be planning to seize Mariupol as a springboard into the eastern Donbas region, where Russians troops may try to envelop Ukrainian forces. Russia’s military has increasingly tried to seize towns in that part of Ukraine, the Pentagon has said, and forces pulled from the country’s north appear to be heading there.
The focus on Mariupol came as Western officials attempted to assess Russia’s next moves, with troops withdrawing from the Chernobyl nuclear plant, diplomats preparing for more discussions Friday and the war continuing to disrupt oil and natural gas supply around the world.
There were also new claims that Russian President Vladimir Putin is being further isolated from his advisers, with a picture of chaos emerging around Russia’s front lines and tensions at the highest levels of the Kremlin.
Jeremy Fleming, head of Britain’s signals intelligence agency, said in a speech Thursday that Russian soldiers are short on morale and weapons and have refused orders, sabotaged their own equipment and shot down one of their own aircraft.
In Washington, President Biden said Putin “seems to be self-isolated, and there’s some indication that he has fired or put under house arrest some of his advisers.”
“But I don’t want to put too much stock in that at this time because we don’t have that much hard evidence,” Biden said.
Both Biden and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg expressed doubt Thursday about Russia’s claim that it is withdrawing from the area around Kyiv, with Stoltenberg saying Moscow has lied about its intentions before and appears to be repositioning troops for fresh attacks.
“We can only judge Russia on its actions, not its words,” he said at a news conference in Brussels. “According to our intelligence, Russian units are not withdrawing but repositioning.”
The chief of Ukraine’s Energy Ministry said Russian soldiers were withdrawing from what he characterized as the “main part” of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant site, which Russian forces captured in February shortly after the war broke out. But Minister German Galushchenko noted that some troops remain at the facility and cautioned that “no one can predict their next steps.”
Energoatom, Ukraine’s state-owned atomic energy firm, said Russian forces were handing over Chernobyl to Ukrainian authorities and withdrawing troops. In a statement on Telegram, the company shared a letter in which Russian and Ukrainian forces purportedly agreed to the “transfer of protection” of the site. The claims could not be independently verified.
The Pentagon said Thursday that it was “unclear” about the accuracy of unconfirmed reports that Russian soldiers who are leaving the Chernobyl nuclear station had been exposed to high levels of radiation and presented signs of illness.
Biden’s remarks on Putin came after he announced he had authorized the release of an average of 1 million barrels a day from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve for the next six months as a “wartime bridge” until U.S. production can ramp up later this year.
The Treasury Department, meanwhile, unveiled new sanctions on Russia’s technology sector, focusing on an area that enables Moscow to acquire technology critical for its military, including one firm that is Russia’s largest microchip producer.
“We will continue to target Putin’s war machine with sanctions from every angle, until this senseless war of choice is over,” Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen said in a statement.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov rejected claims that the Russian leader’s advisers have misled him about the invasion of Ukraine.
“They don’t understand President Putin,” he said of Western government and intelligence officials who made those assertions Wednesday. “They don’t understand the decision-making mechanism, and they don’t understand our style of work.”
Putin announced Thursday that he had signed a decree requiring “unfriendly countries” to pay for natural gas in rubles through Russian banks. He said in broadcast remarks that existing contracts would be terminated for those countries that refuse to comply. The stipulation takes effect Friday, a day later than the initial deadline.
But French, German and British officials are rejecting Russian demands to pay for gas deliveries in Russian rubles.
Speaking during a joint news conference later in the day, German Finance Minister Christian Lindner and his French counterpart, Bruno Le Maire, said they would continue paying in euros. A spokesman for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told reporters that paying in rubles “is not something we will be looking to do,” Reuters reported.
The devastation wrought from five weeks of war showed no signs of ending. The death toll rose to 20 in Tuesday’s Russian missile strike on the regional government headquarters in the southern city of Mykolaiv, Ukraine’s State Emergency Service said.
In a Facebook post Thursday, the agency said rescuers had removed 19 bodies from the scene and that one person died in intensive care. Dozens more were injured.
Drone video published Wednesday and verified by The Washington Post shows widespread destruction in Mariupol. The video, which compared recent images with footage from 2021, shows the stark contrast of before and after the siege, including the Mariupol Drama Theater that was bombed two weeks ago.
The destruction within the city has drawn comparisons with the siege of Aleppo in 2016, when Russian forces helped Syrian President Bashar al-Assad crush rebels in an eight-month campaign that featured the use of cluster bombs, chemical weapons and other banned munitions, in addition to heavy shelling and conventional airstrikes.
Col. Gen. Mikhail Mizintsev, the Russian three-star general who led forces in Syria, has been identified as the architect of the devastating siege of Mariupol and has been given a new nickname: the Butcher of Mariupol. Ukrainian officials blame him for the bombing of a maternity hospital, the Drama Theater and other buildings in the port city and vowed to see him tried for war crimes in The Hague.
“Remember him,” Oleksandra Matviichuk, head of Ukraine’s Center for Civil Liberties, tweeted recently over a photo of the 59-year-old general, a man with close-cropped gray hair and pale blue eyes. “This is Mikhail Mizintsev. He is leading the siege of Mariupol.”
The thousands of expected evacuees from Mariupol will be brought to the Ukrainian-held city of Zaporizhzhia. By Thursday evening, 45 buses had arrived to transport people, according to local officials. Neither the Russians nor the Ukrainians specified when the cease-fire and humanitarian corridor would end, but Ukraine said its soldiers would “guarantee a full cease-fire regime.”
A spokesman for the International Committee of the Red Cross said its teams would travel with the convoy “to facilitate the safe passage of civilians out of Mariupol.”
Despite the agreement, part of the convoy was fired upon Thursday afternoon while driving toward the Russian-held city of Berdyansk, as the column of buses approached a checkpoint, damaging at least one vehicle, according Tetiana Ignatenkova, a spokeswoman for the Donetsk regional administration. Previous humanitarian corridors in the country also have been fragile, with both sides accusing the other of violating cease-fires and obstructing supplies.
Since the start of the conflict, 80,000 residents have been evacuated from Mariupol using buses and private transport, according to the local government.
Ukraine will resume peace talks with Russia online on Friday, a senior Ukrainian diplomat participating in the negotiations said on his Telegram channel, after tentative progress in discussions in Istanbul on Tuesday.
David Arakhamia said Ukraine stressed the need for a meeting between Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at a venue not in Belarus or Russia. But Russian officials declined, saying the sides should first work out a more coherent draft agreement, he said. Ukrainian officials have said any peace deal should be signed by the two leaders.
The two sides have been exploring ways for Ukraine to become a neutral country as part of a broader peace deal. Ukrainian officials have demanded a cease-fire and the withdrawal of Russian forces to the borders that existed on Feb. 23 — a day before Russia launched its invasion, Arakhamia said.
The negotiations have been met with skepticism by Ukrainian and Western officials. Ukrainian lawmaker Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze, who visited Washington, D.C., this week as part of a parliamentary delegation, repeatedly said Putin was using the talks as a smokescreen to buy time for his forces in Ukraine to regroup.
“It is difficult to negotiate with someone when the gun is being [pointed] at your head,” she said in an interview with the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. In remarks to reporters published by CNN on Wednesday, she said Putin was “sending false, lying messages” to the world.
Bennett reported from the Dnipro region of Ukraine. Brittany Shammas, William Branigin, Sarah Cahlan, Jeff Stein and Meryl Kornfield in Washington, Andrew Jeong in Seoul, Kim Bellware in Chicago, Emily Rauhala in Brussels and Adela Suliman in London contributed to this report.
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City council was caught teasing citizen emails on hot mic last week. Parents fire back.
STAUNTON — Eric Wallace moved to Staunton seven years ago to raise his family. Now, thoughts about moving are bubbling up.
Wallace was one of many concerned parents that sent emails to city council leading up to last Thursday's meeting about the funding gap for city schools. It took about an hour for him to craft his messages to each council member, find their emails before he hit send.
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He's a single parent. Dinner for his two children was pushed back that night, so was bedtime and the next morning was met with more delay. Taking the time to email elected officials is no easy task, Wallace said. It can cause a ripple effect in the day-to-day operations of a household.
Not to mention those without internet access at home would need to travel to the public library, a friend's house, or a restaurant with public WiFi, assuming they have their own transportation.
That's why when Wallace heard council members Amy Darby, Stephen Claffey, Mark Robertson making fun of citizens for spelling Claffey's name wrong in emails, he was overwhelmed with anger.
"We found that we've made a home here, and then these people just effectively spit in our faces and are publicly embarrassing us," Wallace said.
Rewind: What happened?
City council members Amy Darby, Stephen Claffey, Mark Robertson were caught on a hot mic Thursday laughing at how residents misspelled Stephen Claffey's name in their emails about school budget concerns.
It occurred after council had agreed to enter a closed session for discussion of an award for architectural services.
Based on Staunton Organizing's live stream, people can listen to the remarks at 1:45:55. People can be seen in the background walking out of council chambers as council members were speaking.
Here's what they said:
Holmes: I've gotten so many emails, I mean, it's just, I mean, just responding to them has been ...
Darby: I haven't ... spell Mr. Claffey's name wrong
(Claffey asks someone in passing how they are doing)
Darby: That's what she should have called you ... Claffery
Claffey: Claffery
Robertson: Claffery? Claffery.
Claffey: Haven't you seen that?
Darby: That's been on all the emails.
Claffey: That's about 25% of the emails I get so as soon as I get that I know it's a form letter so I just ...
(Laughter from a council member)
Wallace is one of many parents who have expressed dissatisfaction with city council's comments.
Kristin Siegel, a parent of children in Staunton City Schools who has been outspoken about her desire for the city to fully fund schools, sent a letter to city council regarding their hot mic conversation.
"While it is unfortunate that one council member’s last name was misspelled in a letter received by you from many concerned and well-meaning citizens, it does not excuse the mocking and denigrating of those individuals," she wrote.
She went on to write that she hoped city council was made up of people with "exceptional character" and genuine concern for their citizens.
"I have to admit that the events I heard happening on March 24 after the end of the council meeting have dashed those hopes," Siegel said. "I hope that you will do better in the future."
Here is a list of council members' emails:
- Andrea Oakes - oakesaw@ci.staunton.va.us
- Mark Robertson - robertsonma@ci.staunton.va.us
- Stephen Claffey - claffeysw@ci.staunton.va.us
- Amy Darby - darbyag@ci.staunton.va.us
- Carolyn Dull - dullcw@ci.staunton.va.us
- Terry Holmes - holmesrt@ci.staunton.va.us
- Brenda Mead - meadbo@ci.staunton.va.us
— Katelyn Waltemyer (she/her) is the government watchdog reporter for The News Leader. Have a news tip on local government? Or a good feature? You can reach Katelyn at kwaltemyer@newsleader.com. Follow her on Twitter @Kate_Waltemyer.
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SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) — Former Theranos employees who worked in a blood lab once described as a “disaster zone” testified this week about major technology flaws.
For Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani’s federal fraud trial, a former lab director who reported directly to Balwani testified that he felt “upset and concerned” by how frequently Theranos blood testing machines failed quality control checks.
While CEO Elizabeth Holmes wooed wealthy investors with promises of revolutionizing healthcare, Balwani was in charge of the blood lab, according to prosecutors.
Prosecutors charged Balwani with 12 counts of fraud and conspiracy for crimes he allegedly committed while he was Holmes’ secret boyfriend and COO of her company.
Holmes was convicted by a jury in January on four counts of defrauding investors. Prosecutors said Balwani was Holmes’ co-conspirator for carrying out the biggest scandal in Silicon Valley’s history.
Two witnesses have testified so far at Balwani’s trial: Erika Cheung, a whistleblower and former Theranos blood lab tech, and Mark Pandori, one of the lab’s former directors.
Prosecutors peppered Cheung and Pandori with questions aimed at illustrating how inaccurate Theranos’ machines, named Edisons, really were.
Pandori testified that, for some blood tests, knowing whether an Edison machine would deliver accurate results for patients was like “flipping a coin.”
“With a 51 percent failure rate, that’s like flipping a coin,” Pandori testified about TTA test results from Edisons.
Vitamin D tests had 18% failure rates, TT4 23%, FT4 20%, PSA 29%, and TST 45% in March of 2014.
Assistant United States Attorney John Bostic asked Pandori, “Were you concerned about the accuracy of results going out to patients?”
“Yes. When you are working in a place like Theranos, you’re developing something new. And you want it to work. Quality control remained a problem for the duration of my time at the company. There was never a solution to poor performance,” Pandori testified.
Pandori said he left the company for many reasons, including a lack of solutions.
Holmes attracted investors, called “VIPs” by hosting demos and running blood tests on the investors themselves.
Balwani’s team “always applied a higher level of pressure” to process blood tests for “VIPs” as rapidly as possible, placing their tests before all other patients, Pandori testified.
“As lab director, did you agree with that practice?” Bostic asked Pandori.
“No. It misrepresents the true process. It wouldn’t accurately reflect turn-around time. And it’s a spiritual problem. because you are trying to get a lab result for one human being before another human being, just because they are a potential investor,” Pandori testified.
Prosecutors said Holmes and Balwani were aware of technology failures in the lab, but they pushed forward with accepting patients through Walgreens anyway because their company was running out of money.
During Holmes’ trial, prosecutors showed private text messages Balwani wrote to Holmes.
“Normandy lab is a f***ing disaster zone,” Balwani texted Holmes on Nov. 28, 2014.
They also continued claiming that Theranos’ new micro technology put an entire blood lab into one little box, and could run any test from just a few drops of blood, prosecutors said.
In opening statements, Balwani’s defense team blamed Holmes for what went wrong.
Defense Attorney Stephen Cazares told the jury, “Sunny did not start Theranos, he did not control Theranos, he did not have final decision making authorities.”
“Sunny never made a dime from Theranos. Sunny committed no crime, no fraud, and never intended to deceive or cheat anybody. Not investors, and not patients,” Cazares said.
Cheung left Theranos and reported problems she witnessed to a Wall Street Journal reporter, as well as state regulators. The company’s attorneys threatened Cheung with a lawsuit for leaking “trade secrets,” she said.
Bostic asked Cheung, “Why did you decide to reveal information about what you saw at Theranos to authorities?”
Balwani’s defense attorney objected to the question.
Bostic told judge Edward Davila, “She is entitled to explain why she did what she did.”
Judge Davila overruled the objection and allowed Cheung to answer.
She said, “Theranos had gone to extreme lengths to (cover up) what was happening in the lab. It was important to report the truth. I felt that despite the risk, and I knew there could be consequences, people really need to see the truth of what was happening behind closed doors.”
Cheung testified as a star witness for prosecutors at both Holmes’ highly-publicized trial and at Balwani’s trial this week.
When the judge told Cheung that she could step down from witness stand, she threw her head back and let out a deep sigh of relief.
Testimony from a new witness will begin at 9 a.m. Friday.
Holmes testified at her own trial in self defense for several days. Her name is included on a long list of potential witnesses who may be called on for Balwani’s trial.
Balwani faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted. Holmes will be sentenced in September and also faces a maximum of 20 years behind bars.
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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.
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ALBANY — An upstate Republican judge struck down New York’s recently drawn state and congressional maps, deeming them unconstitutional and handing Republicans a significant win.
Steuben County Supreme Court Judge Patrick McAllister told the Democrat-led Legislature to go back to the drawing board and resubmit maps with “sufficient bipartisan support” by April 11.
Should lawmakers fail to do so, the court will “retain a neutral expert at state expense to prepare said maps,” a move that could potentially postpone elections in the Empire State.
McAllister’s ruling came nearly a month after he had declared in court that this year’s federal and state elections should carry on since it’s “highly unlikely” new maps could be drawn up ahead of the June primaries or even the November general election.
“I do not intend at this time to suspend the election process,” he said at the time.
The state’s primary is currently scheduled for June 28.
Legislative leaders vowed to appeal the decision, which would send the case to the Court of Appeals.
“This is one step in the process,” said Mike Murphy, a spokesman for Senate Democrats. “We always knew this case would be decided by the appellate courts. We are appealing this decision and expect this decision will be stayed as the appeal process proceeds.”
Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt (R-Lockport) said the decision amounted to a significant win for Republicans as they hope to win seats this fall.
“Albany Democrats ignored the will of New Yorkers who demanded fair, independent redistricting. Instead, they adopted partisan maps to protect themselves,” he said. “This is a victory for [all] New Yorkers.”
The Republican-backed lawsuit that led to the ruling argued that Democrats gerrymandered the maps to favor themselves, violating a 2014 constitutional provision that created the independent commission meant to take politics out of the process.
The 10-member bipartisan panel wound up deadlocked earlier this year and voted to send a pair of competing maps, one drawn up by Republicans and one by Democrats, to the lawmakers.
That allowed the Legislature, in which Democrats have a supermajority, to draw their own maps.
Gov. Hochul signed off on the final product in February, all but guaranteeing Dems would maintain their control of Albany and dominate the congressional delegation for the next decade.
Former Republican Congressman John Faso, who has been assisting in coordinating support for the plaintiffs, applauded the decision.
“The decision rendered today by Justice Patrick McAllister is a complete victory for petitioners; more importantly, it is a victory for the people of the state of New York,” he said.
The final maps will have broader implications as Democrats at the national level seek to retain control of Congress in this year’s midterm elections.
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Accomplished NASA astronaut Jessica Meir will serve as keynote speaker at UC San Diego’s 2022 All Campus Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, June 11. The UC San Diego alumna credits her experience at the university with preparing her for a career spent conducting bold research.
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ROCHESTER, Minn. - U.S. Senator Tina Smith is coming to Rochester Friday making four stops while in town.
She'll start her day off at the Highway 14 and 44 interchange, then visit a waste-to-energy plant before heading to the Southeast Regional Crisis Center.
Senator Smith will cap off her visit with a roundtable discussion on workforce development for women of color in Rochester.
KIMT spoke to Mayor Kim Norton about her involvement in creating the Equity and Economic Development Initiative for Workforce Development.
She says while there are many workforce needs, there are not enough women of color in the construction industry.
“We know with DMC with all the growth in the community, we absolutely have to have that population in the construction field employed, and helping them move forward.”
Senator Smith helped secure $750,000 in federal funding for this project, which was included in the federal spending bill that was recently passed earlier this month.
Mayor Norton adds, “We all do better when we all do better - so if we can help all of those who are struggling most, it'll help all of us recover from this pandemic.”
The money will go toward training and education for women entering the workforce.
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U.S. House passes bill to cap out-of-pocket price of insulin at $35 per month
Americans currently face an average price of $98.70 for a unit of insulin — 10 times higher than in other wealthy nations. One in four Americans who rely on insulin has been forced to ration doses due to high prices, a last resort with potentially fatal consequences.
The Affordable Insulin Now Act, passed by the U.S. House on Thursday, caps out-of-pocket costs for insulin at no more than $35 per month in Medicare Part D and commercial health insurance. The legislation ensures vital and affordable access to life-saving medication for the more than 37 million people in the United States who have diabetes, including one-third of Medicare beneficiaries and the over 7 million Americans who rely on insulin to maintain their health and well-being.
“I am proud to support the Affordable Insulin Now Act, which will cap the cost of insulin and lower drug prices for people across Virginia. There is no reason why Coastal Virginians pay more than 10 times the price of insulin compared to other countries, and I will continue to lead the ongoing fight to lower the costs of prescription drugs,” Rep. Elaine Luria (D-VA-02) said.
The Affordable Insulin Now Act will require private health insurance plans to cover insulin, limiting monthly cost-sharing to $35 or 25 percent of a plan’s negotiated price – whichever is lower. It also requires Medicare prescription drug plans to limit cost-sharing for insulin to $35 per month.
This legislation comes as House Democrats continue working to advance comprehensive reform addressing the high cost of prescription drugs.
“Today in the richest country on earth, Americans ration insulin – a drug they need to live – because they cannot afford it,” Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA-08) said. “Insulin has existed for decades and costs a fraction of its selling price to make, but the costs have risen sharply to the point that it is literally killing people. Today Democrats took action to ensure that insulin is affordable for those who need it, at a cost of no more than $35 per month. This is an important step to lower health costs for the American people, and we remain focused on passing more legislation to address drug prices.”
“Too many Virginians face undue financial burdens from the astronomical cost of insulin,” said Rep. A. Donald McEachin (D-VA-04). “Americans are paying more than ten times what consumers around the world pay for insulin. No one should have to choose between purchasing their medication or putting food on the table, which is why I am proud to support the Affordable Insulin Act Now to cap out-of-pocket costs at $35 per month. This is an important step in lowering the cost of prescription drugs, and I will continue working to ensure all Virginians can afford their medications.”
Read H.R. 6833, the Affordable Insulin Now Act, bill text and fact sheet.
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A Roseburg woman is facing a list of charges that include DUII and reckless endangerment after being arrested for a Wednesday afternoon crash in northwest Roseburg.
Around 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, Roseburg police arrived on the scene at NW Stewart Parkway and NW Harvey Ave. They discovered that Caressa Faulkner, 31, had crashed the car she was driving into another vehicle and then proceeded to crash into a planter box.
Police said Faulkner, who was visibly impaired, had a small child in the backseat of her car.
According to police, Faulkner agreed to perform a field sobriety test, but was unable to stand or complete any parts of the test.
Faulkner was cited and released from jail. A family member was called to pick up her child. Department of Human Services was also notified.
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Gypsum’s Brightwater development sold to Aspen-based developer
Project up Gypsum Creek has been idle for years
The Brightwater property up Gypsum Creek has been sold.
According to county records, the sellers were Gypsum Creek Holdings and Gypsum Valley Investments, both of which list the same Florida address. The buyer is listed as Siena Development, a limited liability company that lists an Aspen address. Siena Development President Josiah Jennings signed the deed paperwork.
The sale price isn’t listed on the deed documents, but the buyer paid a documentation fee of $2,350. According to Eagle County Clerk and Recorder Regina O’Brien, the assessed fee is 10 cents for every $1,000 in the transaction. That works out to a sale price of $23.5 million. The sale covers unsold lots, the golf course and other property.
The Brightwater property has had a troubled past.
The Gypsum Town Council in the late 1990s annexed and approved the project. The initial approval was for 535 home lots, an 18-hole private golf course and other amenities, including a restaurant.
Work began in the mid-2000s. The roads and other infrastructure were installed, and the golf course was completed.
In its first years, the project sold about 200 lots, but only two or three dozen homes have been built.
When the national recession hit in 2008, sales slowed to a crawl. Developers at one point offered a three-year lease on a Porsche Cayenne SUV or a similar model from Audi for every lot sold. The move didn’t have much impact.
After no lots were sold in 2008, the project went into “hibernation” in 2009. The golf course and other members-only buildings were maintained, but remained closed.
While the golf course was maintained for a few years after that hibernation, it eventually went fallow.
While the development has been sitting for years, the town of Gypsum got a good return on the annexation deal. Part of that deal was transferring the former Albertson Ranch’s most-senior Gypsum Creek water right to the town.
Mike Budd, currently a broker with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Colorado Properties, was once the managing broker for sales at Brightwater. Budd is no longer involved with the project, but said he believes the property is still attractive, both for future buyers and the town. More activity at Brightwater could generate more economic activity in Gypsum, from dining to shopping, Budd said.
The former ranch is surrounded by national forest, Budd noted. And, he added, unless two other large ranches up Gypsum Creek sell for development, the property is unique in the valley.
Budd believes Brightwater will remain a higher-end project. That could present an opportunity for those who bought lots at bargain-basement prices over the years the project sat idle.
Budd noted that most of the property to the west of Valley Road is platted, which means those former approvals are still valid. Other approvals have expired over the years. But, Budd added, “I suspect the town of Gypsum would be open to reinvigorating those.”
973: Acres at Brightwater, the former Albertson Ranch up Gypsum Creek.
600: Acres of open space.
535: Approved homes at the Brightwater development in Gypsum.
18: Holes of golf at the property, although the course lies fallow.
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MANSFIELD -- Young and Unsullied, a new play by local playwrights Alison Bolen and Jason Kaufman, tells the harrowing, yet ultimately redemptive story of Ruby Crowe, a resident of Mansfield in the early decades of the 20th century.
Ruby’s life unfolds through the lens of a trending YouTube star who discovers a 100-year-old letter in a condemned Victorian mansion on Park Avenue West.
Through the letter, we meet Ruby, her family, her confidant, and the Tarkington-esque social climbers of a turn-of-the-century Midwestern industrial town.
Though still in her teens, Ruby marries Alexander Tarr, a well-known and ambitious lecturer on the Chautauqua circuit who will stop at nothing to build his empire. When he implicates Ruby in a lewd scheme to win over a wealthy investor, she is pushed to her breaking point.
It’s a story of fame, abuse, and sexual betrayal simmering beneath a veneer of opulence, intellectualsim and Victorian propriety.
"When we first read Ruby's letter, we were stunned by the many abuses she suffered at the hands of her ex-husband, but slowly we became captivated by her eloquence and her strength” said playwright, Jason Kaufman.
“Her letter is a great example of how important it is for survivors of abuse to tell their story. Trauma has a way of haunting us, but once we've put it into a narrative, that trauma loses some of its power.
"This is one of many reasons that we are proud to be telling this story. We hope it can inspire other survivors to tell their stories."
Young and Unsullied is among the first of many works presented by the Emerging Artist Program at Renaissance Theatre.
The Emerging Artists Program was developed by Michael Thomas to help guide, encourage, support, and advocate for artists of all ages who wish to find their own voice through the creation of original work.
The program opens up opportunities for original works and actors as well as new directors. Such is the case with Young and Unsullied director, Niko Carter, as this production will be his first of many he will direct.
“When Michael first approached me, he told me all about Ruby Crowe and I fell in love with her story,” said director Niko Carter. “This will be my first piece that I have directed since 2020 when COVID cut my in-person college career short.
"I am so honored to have a cast and creative team who love Ruby’s story as much as I do. The story of Ruby Crowe is so important to tell, especially today, in a world where this is still such a problem.”
The production has also partnered with The Domestic Violence Shelter in Mansfield to bring awareness and support to an organization that’s mission is to provide safety, education, and supportive services to those affected by domestic violence and sexual assault.
“Discovering the abuse Ruby Crowe endured from her first husband was absolutely heartbreaking,” said Ryan Shreve, who plays Ruby Crowe’s second husband, W. W. Stark. “When Jason told us that we'd be supporting The Domestic Violence Shelter with this piece, it changed the game for us.
"We weren’t just telling a story anymore, we were telling thousands of stories, bringing light to a topic that frankly isn’t discussed nearly enough.”
Young and Unsullied opens April 1 at 8 p.m. and closes the following night, April 2 at 8 p.m. Tickets are only $10. For tickets or more information, visit https://bit.ly/YoungUnsulliedPR or call the box office at 419-522-2726
The production will also be available for at-home streaming following the live performances.
The stream will be available for the entire month of April, starting April 4. For streaming information, please visit https://bit.ly/YoungUnsulliedPR
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Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes hospital and ambulance services feeling the pressure
'We've more seriously ill people unvaccinated or partially vaccinated in hospital as well, so we continue to urge people to get their vaccines'
Covid and non-Covid activity are putting pressure on hospitals and ambulance services across Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes, a meeting heard.
"We're seeing a significant further spike of Covid from a variant of the Omicron virus," BLMK Clinical Commissioning Group accountable officer Felicity Cox warned its governing body on March 29.
"The peak is higher than that in January and we're getting a significant backlog in that service. We needed to ensure our clinicians could support it.
"Mostly it's in relation to exacerbations of other diseases and not necessarily entirely driven by Covid, but with it as a compounding factor.
"We've more seriously ill people unvaccinated or partially vaccinated in hospital as well, so we continue to urge people to get their vaccines."
BLMK director of performance and governance Geraint Davies said: "There are two key pressure points. One is an increase in what we call normal accident and emergency activity.
"We're also seeing rising case rates and growing Covid activity within our hospitals. Our key performance risk is our urgent care system.
"There's the handovers between hospitals and ambulance service, and throughput at the hospital along with discharges into the community. So we're looking at the pathway of care and treatment through those various stages.
"On March 22nd, we had 239 patients who were diagnosed with Covid in our hospitals. That was an increase on previous weeks. But by March 28th, that had risen to 260, so the numbers are going up in terms of in-patients.
"We're not seeing corresponding pressure on the intensive therapy units with patients requiring mechanical ventilation or otherwise. They're still in the low numbers, so ones and twos.
"The key risk to us is the growing pressure from the number of patients in the hospitals," he added. "The number of Covid patients is about 15 to 17 per cent of the bed stock, which is a major pressure for us.
"Also linked to that we're seeing an increase in the number of patients not being discharged from hospital.
"So the length of stay of individuals of 21 days and above has risen by five from 113 to 118 in that same period."
The key clinical risk the NHS is facing currently is patients with the ambulance service are unable to attend where it cannot send a vehicle to them, according to Mr Davies.
"Handover delays are increasing across all of our acute sector," he explained. "Our mean response time around the ambulance service in our operational area is increasing above required standards.
"We're seeing major delays for our population and that's leading to major clinical risk which we need to address. We're developing a plan which needs to be submitted by April 1st.
"We're working with the sub-system for Bedford and Luton and that for Milton Keynes, along with the two ambulance trusts."
CCG lay member for audit and governance Saqhib Ali said: "So for nearly seven years the East of England Ambulance Service has regularly been on the list.
"We've had new chief executive officers, we've had deep dives, we've had working together as we've been told 'we're part of a consortium' and there've been different explanations. Can the two ambulance services learn from each other?"
Mr Davies replied: "All the English ambulance services are experiencing similar levels of pressure, so it's not unique to East of England.
"They're all at similar levels of activity pressure through demand from non-Covid and Covid activity.
"We're bringing together the operation managers from East of England and South Central in a collective forum across BLMK."
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Arizona and UTEP have rescheduled a doubleheader that was postponed earlier this month, giving the Wildcats a couple extra games to work out their offensive issues.
The UA will host the Miners at Hillenbrand Stadium on Tuesday, April 19, with the games scheduled for 2 and 4 p.m. PT. The teams were originally set to play March 8 in Tucson, but the games were called off that day due to UTEP not having enough available players.
COVID-19 was not the reason, both schools have said.
Arizona was 15-4 at that point in the season, with Pac-12 play a little less than two weeks away. The Wildcats are now 19-10 overall and 0-6 in the Pac-12, having been swept in back-to-back conference series by No. 4 UCLA and No. 20 ASU.
The UA has been no-hit twice in Pac-12 play, and its 6-game losing streak is tied for the longest in school history from April 2018. Things don’t get easier for Arizona, which visits No. 11 Washington this weekend.
The games against UTEP (12-20) will come in between series against Oregon (April 14-16) and at Utah (April 22-24). Arizona also has nonconference doubleheaders scheduled April 27 at New Mexico State and April 30 vs. Fresno State.
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Monday, April 4th, the next regular session meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. at the Craven County Administration Building, 406 Craven St., New Bern.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVE AGENDA
1. PETITIONS OF CITIZENS (AGENDA TOPICS)
Comments directly pertaining to items on the agenda of any regularly scheduled meeting of the Board shall be made during an agenda comment period occurring at the beginning of each regularly scheduled meeting. Comments during this period shall be limited to those comments directly pertaining to items on the agenda for such meeting.
Each speaker must address the Board as a whole (and not any individual Commissioner, County staff member or the audience) from the lectern and shall begin his or her remarks by giving his or her name and address and the topic about which they intend to speak. Each speaker will have three (3) minutes to make remarks, as measured by a timer operated by County staff. A speaker may not yield any of his or her time to another speaker.
Speakers must be courteous in their language and presentation and must abide by generally accepted standards of decorum. Speakers shall not make the same or repetitive comments, whether during a particular comment period or over the course of multiple comment periods. Speakers shall not attack or insult any person or group of people, and speakers shall not give belligerent or hostile comments during any comment period.
Board Action: Receive information
2. CONSENT AGENDA
A. MINUTES OF MARCH 21, 2022 REGULAR SESSION
The Board will be requested to approve the minutes of March 21, 2022 regular session, as shown in Attachment #2.A.
B. TAX RELEASES AND REFUNDS
The Board will be requested to approve the tax releases and refunds, as shown in Attachment #2.B.
C. PROCLAMATION – DESIGNATING APRIL AS MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD
The Board will be requested to adopt the proclamation designating the month of April, 2022 as Month of the Military Child, as shown in Attachment #2.C
D. REQUEST FOR PUBLIC HEARING – PROJECT COAST
Pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 158-7.1, Craven County (hereinafter “County”) intends to convey for economic development purposes a fee simple interest in a +/- two and 1/2 (2.5) acre tract (hereinafter “Tract”) of land, the Tract being known as a portion of Lot 19 in the Craven County Industrial Park. The value of two and 1/2 acres of the Tract is Twenty Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($20,000.00), for a total value of Fifty Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($50,000.00), and the County intends to convey and sell same for such value. The County believes the proposed conveyance will stimulate and stabilize the local economy, result in the creation and retention of a substantial number of permanent jobs in the County, and result in increased tax revenues to the County. The purchaser, is a locally owned company with 6 employees and this development will allow them to grow over 25 employees in five years.
The Economic Development Department requests that the Craven County Board of Commissioners hold a public hearing on these matters at, or shortly after 8:30 a.m., on Monday, April 18th, 2021 in the Commissioners’ Room in the Craven County Administration Building.
Board Action: A roll call vote is needed to approve the consent agenda items
DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS
3. SHERIFF – CALENDAR CHECK: Chip Hughes
The Sheriff’s Office has received a check in the amount of $10,000.00 in regards to the 2023 Sheriff’s Calendar. This check will be used to purchase a variety of items that the office needs, at the discretion of the Sheriff.
The Board will be requested to approve the budget amendment, shown as Attachment #3, in the amount of $10,000.00.
Board Action: Approve budget amendment; a roll call vote is needed
4. APPOINTMENTS
A. PENDING
B. CURRENT
C. UPCOMING
Board Action: Appointments will be effective immediately, unless otherwise specified.
A. Pending:
Community Child Protection Team
Craven Aging Planning Board
B. Current:
Fireman’s Relief Fund Board – Township One
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- Applicant Marlow Jones to replace Dennis Smith who passed away (See Attachment #4.B.)
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Craven County Board of Adjustments – seek reappointment
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- Bud Stilley (District 7 – appointed 2013)
- Mark Gatlin (District 7 – appointed 2019)
- Lee K Allen III (District 6 – appointed 2013)
- John Brazelton (Deceased) – vacancy
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Board of Equalization and Review – seeks reappointment
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- Jimmy Dillahunt (District 3 – appointed 2012)
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Community Child Protection Team – seeks reappointment
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- Trisha Webb (Bereaved Parent Rep – appointed 2019)
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C. UPCOMING: Terms Expiring April/May, 2022
Board of Equalization and Review – seeks reappointment
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- Joe Fogleman (District 1 – appointed 2012)
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Voluntary Agriculture District Advisory Board
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- Wyatt Whitford (District 1)
- David Parker (District 2)
- Glen Ipock (District 2)
- Carl Turner (District 5)
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Craven Community College Board of Trustees
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- Jennifer Dacey (does not seek reappointment)
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5. COUNTY ATTORNEY’S REPORT: Arey Grady
6. PETITIONS OF CITIZENS (GENERAL TOPICS)
7. COUNTY MANAGER’S REPORT: Jack Veit
8. COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS
By Alison Newcombe, Administrative Secretary, Craven County Manager’s Office
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Shares of Robert Half International Inc. RHI slipped 3.60% to $114.18 Thursday, on what proved to be an all-around poor trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX falling 1.57% to 4,530.41 and Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA falling 1.56% to 34,678.35. This was the stock's second consecutive day of losses. Robert Half International Inc. closed $11.59 short of its 52-week high ($125.77), which the company reached on February 9th.
The stock underperformed when compared to some of its competitors Thursday,...
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The United States has too many who can't afford housing and other necessities: Column
My sister Beth developed lust for a mink coat when she saw them on “Queen for a Day.”
This was first a radio show that migrated to television in 1956 where it ran until 1964.
Three women would tell their sob stories of poverty, often related to a sick child who needed medical equipment, and the audience would choose the winner. The “applause meter” would judge their clapping. Gotta be objective about this.
Then “pomp and circumstance” would play while the woman got a crown and was draped in a cloak, seated on a throne, and given long-stemmed roses. She not only got that medical equipment but other gifts including the mink coat my sister longed for. A model came out in it, spun around spreading it out so all could see. Beth wanted that coat.
“Queen for a Day” was one of the first shows to offer luxury prizes, but was condemned
for exploiting people’s misery for profit.
Americans never really gave up “Queen for a Day.” It didn’t disappear. It produced a
thousand children like dandelions that go from one yellow flower to a puff ball that blows in every direction to seed the lawn with ever more dandelions.
College admissions has its version of “Queen for a Day” when judgements are made on
who gets the scholarships that enable one to graduate from college without huge student loans.
Some scholarships are purely merit-based, which may end up going to students from wealthy families, and some are sports-based, but so many are need-based and influenced by who is deemed most deserving. And who better to get them than students who have endured hardships, and the harder the better. This can begin to look a lot like a respectable version of “Queen for a Day.”
The New York Times runs a series before Christmas to encourage giving to the
“Neediest Cases Fund.” It is not enough to be needy; you need to be the neediest.
People who work with asylum seekers and refugees know that people tell us what we
want to hear. Is this a surprise? Didn’t we do this as children to our own parents? Can we blame them?
Conservatives are forever complaining about people who think of themselves as victims,
and in an interesting twist, conservatives now complain they are victims.
Stories of hardship, injustice and misery are the staples of American life. But there is
actually a lot of hardship and misery in the world, and what is wrong with telling stories about it? What is wrong with giving scholarships or money to the “neediest cases” and the most “deserving” students?
First of all, we should not force people with needs into competition against other people
with needs, especially not for college scholarships.
This is the United States. Every child deserves to trust that we want them to have the
education that makes the most of their gifts and abilities, and we will do what it takes to make that happen, not only for them, but for us. There is a lot to be done, and we need all hands on deck.
The New Yorker is running a story about a young woman with a complicated history of
foster care and possibly child abuse. The facts are contested. She got a scholarship to the University of Pennsylvania; she was very bright and clearly did not have tuition money. Why should her education hang on the exact details of her alleged abuse?
Second, we need to address the causes of people ending up as contestants on our
modern versions of “Queen for a Day.” Why are there so many contestants? How can we make sure there are as few people as possible who need help?
Less than 2% of hourly wage employees make the minimum wage, but nearly a third
make less than $15 an hour, often with no benefits. One turn of bad luck, and they would be candidates for “Queen for a Day.”
If a job doesn’t need doing, it should not exist, but if it does need doing, if it is essential,
then people who do it deserve a living wage.
Whether it is scholarships, migrants, asylum seekers or needy people at
Christmas, we need to work towards creating a society with the smallest possible number of needy people, not one with vast numbers of people unable to afford housing, education and health care. We should not be running an economy that mimics ”Queen for a Day” or the cruel kids’ game of musical chairs.
My sister finally inherited a mink coat from an in-law. She died 13 years ago, but I can
still see little Beth sitting on the floor in front of the black-and-white TV, watching a model in high heels swirling around in mink about to be given to a woman who could not afford a wheelchair for her child.
— Write Staunton columnist Patricia Hunt at phunt@marybaldwin.edu.
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(ABC4) – If you’re tired of looking at old furniture that you bought last year from IKEA, the retailer has announced that it will now pay customers to bring back old furniture.
The IKEA buyback and resell option has now been made available for 37 of its U.S. stores. As a way to help pave a path toward sustainable living, the company has brought back the initiative that was launched late last year.
How does it work?
You start by filling out a form on IKEA’s website in order to receive an emailed quote of the buyback value for your furniture. Customers are asked to bring a copy of their quote, buyback number, and fully assembled furniture to your participating IKEA store where an employee will assess the furniture’s buyback value.
When you buyback, you will get store credit and your furniture gets a second life in the As-Is department.
What are the buyback requirements?
According to IKEA, the following categories of products are not currently eligible for the furniture buy-back service:
- Non-IKEA products
- Home furnishing accessories including lighting and textiles
- Add-on units and componentry
- Products that have been used outside including outdoor furniture
- Mattresses and bad textiles (such as blankets and mattress toppers)
- Kitchens including bench tops, cabinets, and fronts
- Modular wardrobes and accessories
- Electrical appliances and products
- Chests of drawers
- “Hacked,” modified or painted products
- Non-assembled products
- Market Hall products (including small kitchen goods, art, rugs, and picture frames)
- Upholstered or leather products
- Sofas or armchairs
- Plants
- Items containing glass (including mirrors)
- Children’s and baby products (such as cribs, mattresses, and change tables)
- Beds and bed frames
The retailer said on its website that large quantities and commercially used items are exempt.
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Houthis still welcome to join Yemen consultations in Riyadh: GCC official
The invitation prolonged to Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militia to take part within the Yemeni consultations which kicked off in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday stays on the desk, Abdulaziz Hamad al-Owaishek, the GCC assistant secretary for political affairs and negotiations stated on Thursday.
“We hope the consultations represent an opportunity to achieve peace in Yemen,” he instructed reporters.
Meanwhile, the UN envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg, who’s taking part within the consultations, stated cooperation with regional organizations will contribute to resolving the disaster in Yemen, including that Riyadh had sponsored Yemeni dialogues that led to constructive outcomes.
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The talks, which is able to concentrate on six areas, similar to navy, political and humanitarian affairs, will conclude on April 7.
On Tuesday, the Arab Coalition announced that it could stop all navy operations in Yemen through the month of Ramadan to assist create “propitious conditions” for peace talks to finish the warfare within the nation.
Read extra:
Saudi Arabia blacklists 25 individuals, entities for easing financing of Houthis
Saudi Arabia to localize jobs at theme parks, entertainment centers
Saudi Arabia deposits $5 billion in Egypt’s central bank: Report
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HOLLAND, Mich. — Wednesday was the annual International Transgender Day of Visibility. The White House celebrated by inviting Jeopardy! champion Amy Schneider to speak. Locally, Out on the Lakeshore held an open mic night where the members of the community spoke, sang and recited poetry about being trans in West Michigan.
“Trans people are people, just like anyone else,” said Jeffrey Sorenson, executive director of OOTL. “They feel, love and express themselves in much the same way that anyone else does. It’s just that they happen to be a gender they were not assigned at birth.”
The day, which began back in 2009, is all about honoring and celebrating the lives of trans people and the work that’s been done politically to recognize them as human beings, Sorensen said.
However, he said there’s much more work to do.
“The various bills and legislation going on throughout the country that are ultimately attacking [the community] are harming what it means to just live their lives,” Sorensen said during an interview with FOX 17 at the OOTL Community Center. “Not only are they taking away support but they’re opening the door to further violence against the trans community.”
According to the Human Rights Campaign, of the 3,000,000 trans people who live in the U.S., 29 percent of trans adults face poverty and 54 percent experience some form of partner violence, along with harassment and discrimination.
Sorensen said the best way anyone can be an ally to trans people is to be mindful to recognize them as people.
“The most important thing is to let people be who they are,” Sorensen said. “Use their pronouns. Use the name that they ask you to use for them and just let them live their life. Continue to educate yourself on proper terminology and continue to support people as they are.”
READ MORE: Transgender and non-binary people find allies in legal name change journey
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Levine Museum of the New South in Uptown Charlotte has got some owners.
The building was sold to Vela Uptown LLC, a New York-based development company that plans a high-rise apartment building for a range of tenants in the heart of the North Tryon redevelopment corridor.
The $10.75 million sale is an important milestone in the ongoing transformation of the Levine Museum.
For 20 years, the current location has served as a central gathering place for courageous exhibitions, productive dialogue, and community celebrations. The proceeds from the sale of the building will enable the Museum to continue that work in a newer, more flexible space, and to invest in creating robust digital experiences.
The museum will remain open to visitors through May 15.
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Welcome to “The Plank,” Coast Report’s new monthly sports column hyper-focused on developments from all 25 Orange Coast College athletic programs.
In the first edition of The Plank, I would like to recognize three accomplishments that OCC athletics realized this past month.
Narrowing down the playing field was especially hard because of how unique the month of March is for athletics. Not only does it host the tail end of winter sports seasons, but March also features the early Orange Empire Conference matchups for spring programs.
With that said, here are my honorable mentions:
- Women’s crew sweeps every single competition at the 2022 Berg Cup.
- Track and field runs away with the 2022 Coast Classic, touting an 88.5-point margin of victory.
- Men’s volleyball sits at 14-1 overall, undefeated in Conference play (5-0).
In the process of making this list, I considered just about every factor thinkable. Two of the top three moments are related to reaching a milestone, while one is simply recognizing an act from a higher power.
Not even head coach Sammy Doucette expected it, but her newly-inherited women’s basketball program made it back into the playoffs for the first time in five years.
In just her second official season as head of the program, Doucette’s squad won 20 games for the first time in over a decade and had its first player commit to a Division I program since 2009.
The Pirates’ journey was put to a halt in the second round of the regional playoffs by the College of the Canyons, but I believe last season’s performance set a new standard for women’s hoops at OCC.
In the few weeks since Coast was eliminated from the playoffs, the program has welcomed seven new commitments from incoming freshmen. OCC will also benefit from the return of three All-Orange Empire Conference selections: guards Karina Cabrera and Annie Trinh, as well as forward Savannah Seiler.
All things considered, don’t be surprised if a deep playoff push from women’s basketball is featured higher on this list a year from now.
“IVC who? Let’s go Coast!” OCC freshman Jadyn Pope said after her team upset one of the most dominant volleyball programs in the entire CCCAA.
It took an insane level of confidence to pull off the overall victory, but the Pirates were able to come through with a memorable performance at Newland Courts in Huntington Beach.
IVC is a juggernaut. They hadn’t lost an official team contest since the 2019 State Semifinals, and OCC hadn’t got the best of the Lasers since 2017.
On March 11, it only took three sets from debuting pairs for OCC to clinch an overall victory.
The Pirates’ No. 5, 4 and 2 pairings won in consecutive matches, neutralizing the effect of IVC’s late rally from pairs No. 1 and 3.
Something worth monitoring is a potential rematch between OCC and IVC’s No. 1 pairs, given that freshmen Alanna Shields and Sophia Sola fell 16-14 in an intense three-set battle with the Lasers’ first-year duo of Emily Guenter and Jaclyn Sanchez.
The Pirates are undefeated on the year (7-0, 3-0), as they brace for three OEC doubleheaders over the next three weeks.
To add a cherry on top, Shields recently announced her commitment to California State University, Bakersfield — a Division I program in the Big West Conference.
OCC baseball head coach Nate Johnson shared how Altobelli always mentioned the way in which significant numbers appear throughout everyday life, like number 22, belonging to the late Pirates catcher Jourdan Wantanabe.
On March 12, Alto made himself known to the several hundred people in attendance at his namesake ballpark, and there’s not a thing anyone can say to convince me otherwise.
It was an act of God.
I played baseball for over 14 years, and let me tell you, the times when a team scores 14 runs are few and far between, let alone on 14 hits.
Not only did the Pirates do exactly that, but they did so wearing number 14, on a day solely dedicated to number 14, ABCA Hall of Fame coach John Altobelli.
As of March 31, Coast has finished a game with 14 runs scored four times this season.
The Pirates played a near-perfect game that day. Sophomore two-way player Cameron Mahaffy threw seven dominant innings, and shortstop Jordan Ku drove in four RBIs in contribution to the blowout victory.
OCC President Angelica Suarez, California Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris and Costa Mesa Mayor John Stephens were all in attendance, in recognition of the official resolution renaming Pirate Park to John Altobelli Park.
I don’t think I’ll ever experience something more profound than the “14 Game.”
It was a storybook finish for a character larger than life.
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Days after its historic Oscar win, “CODA” is headed back to movie theaters this weekend.
Apple will rerelease the film, about a hearing teenager living with deaf parents, in over 600 U.S. locations with open captions on Friday.
“CODA” – which is the abbreviation for Children Of Death Adults — became the first movie released by a streaming platform to win the top prize of best picture at the 94th Annual Academy Awards.
The film’s director Sian Heder won for best adapted screenplay, and Tory Kotsur won best supporting actor – becoming the first deaf male actor to win an Oscar, and the second deaf performer.
“As our industry recognizes ‘CODA’ with its highest honor, we’re excited once again to bring this moving film to theaters so that audiences can share in the experience of watching it together,” Apple Original Films’ Distribution executive Erica Anderson said in a statement. “As with previous theatrical runs, all showings will have open captions, so that the film is accessible to the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities.”
The film debuted at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival and was sold to Apple for a record-breaking $25 million.
The 111-minute coming-of-age comedy-drama, based on the 2014 French-Belgian film “La Famille Bélier,” was released in limited theaters cinemas last August.
“CODA” also stars Emilia Jones, Eugenio Derbez and Academy Award-winning trailblazer Marlee Matlin.
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SafeBlast (BLAST) traded 0.5% higher against the US dollar during the one day period ending at 18:00 PM E.T. on March 31st. One SafeBlast coin can now be purchased for $0.0000 or 0.00000000 BTC on exchanges. SafeBlast has a market capitalization of $1.29 million and approximately $283,005.00 worth of SafeBlast was traded on exchanges in the last day. Over the last seven days, SafeBlast has traded down 2.5% against the US dollar.
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- Bitcoin (BTC) traded 2.6% lower against the dollar and now trades at $45,798.35 or 1.00000000 BTC.
- Bitcoin Cash (BCH) traded up 1% against the dollar and now trades at $383.19 or 0.00836695 BTC.
- Bitcoin SV (BSV) traded 3.4% lower against the dollar and now trades at $95.04 or 0.00207517 BTC.
- Steem (STEEM) traded 0.6% higher against the dollar and now trades at $0.41 or 0.00000889 BTC.
- Namecoin (NMC) traded up 3.3% against the dollar and now trades at $2.50 or 0.00005461 BTC.
- Counterparty (XCP) traded down 1.8% against the dollar and now trades at $9.33 or 0.00020361 BTC.
- Unbound (UNB) traded 3.4% higher against the dollar and now trades at $0.0064 or 0.00000014 BTC.
- DAOBet (BET) traded flat against the dollar and now trades at $0.0318 or 0.00000056 BTC.
- DragonVein (DVC) traded 6.4% lower against the dollar and now trades at $0.0024 or 0.00000005 BTC.
- PIXEL (PXL) traded up 5.1% against the dollar and now trades at $0.0024 or 0.00000005 BTC.
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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.
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Melcor Developments Ltd. (TSE:MRD – Get Rating) passed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Tuesday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of C$14.65 and traded as high as C$17.17. Melcor Developments shares last traded at C$17.15, with a volume of 3,550 shares.
Separately, Royal Bank of Canada upped their target price on Melcor Developments from C$18.00 to C$19.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a research report on Monday, March 21st.
The company has a market capitalization of C$576.49 million and a PE ratio of 10.24. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is C$15.52 and its 200 day simple moving average is C$14.71. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 59.51, a current ratio of 9.21 and a quick ratio of 2.13.
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 31st. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 25th will be given a dividend of $0.14 per share. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 24th. This represents a $0.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.20%. This is a boost from Melcor Developments’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.12. Melcor Developments’s payout ratio is 25.88%.
About Melcor Developments (TSE:MRD)
Melcor Developments Ltd. operates as a real estate development company in the United States and Canada. The company operates through Community Development, Property Development, Melcor REIT, Investment Properties, and Recreational Property segments. It develops and manages owns mixed-use residential communities, business and industrial parks, office buildings, retail centers, and golf courses.
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First lawsuit filed over Florida law restricting certain LGBTQ topics in the classroom
Two LGBTQ rights advocacy groups, as well as students, parents and a teacher in Florida, filed a federal lawsuit Thursday, challenging the state's new law banning certain instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in the classroom.
It's the first legal challenge seeking to block implementation and enforcement of the law, which Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed on Monday. The controversial law, dubbed "Don't Say Gay" by its opponents, is set to take effect in July.
DeSantis told reporters Thursday that he will defend the law "vigorously."
The lawsuit calls the Florida law an "unlawful attempt to stigmatize, silence and erase LGBTQ people in Florida's public schools."
"It seeks to do so by imposing a sweeping, vague ban covering any instruction on 'sexual orientation and gender identity,' and by constructing a diffuse enforcement scheme designed to maximize the chilling effect of this prohibition," the complaint reads.
According to the new "Parental Rights in Education" law in Florida, "classroom instruction by school personnel or third parties on sexual orientation or gender identity may not occur in kindergarten through grade 3 or in a manner that is not age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students in accordance with state standards."
Parents would be able to bring civil suits against a school district for any potential rule violation, under the new law.
During the bill signing Monday, DeSantis said that Florida recognizes that "parents have a fundamental role in the education, health care and well-being of their children."
The plaintiffs in Thursday's lawsuit include Equality Florida, an LGBTQ advocacy organization; Family Equality, a New York-based nonprofit; a 17-year-old sophomore in Palmetto, Florida, who identifies as gay; an 18-year-old senior in Osprey, Florida, who identifies as gay; the parent of a transgender fifth-grader in Florida; three same-sex couples living in Florida with young children; and a middle-school public teacher in Grand Ridge, Florida. The complaint was filed by Kaplan Hecker & Fink LLP and the National Center for Lesbian Rights.
The plaintiffs say the new law violates the First and 14th Amendments, and Title IX protections.
"This effort to control young minds through state censorship -- and to demean LGBTQ lives by denying their reality -- is a grave abuse of power. The United States Supreme Court has repeatedly affirmed that LGBTQ people and families are at home in our constitutional order. The State of Florida has no right to declare them outcasts, or to treat their allies as outlaws, by punishing schools where someone dares to affirm their identity and dignity," according to the complaint.
Weighing in on the lawsuit Thursday, DeSantis said he doesn't think that "any of the legal claims have merit."
"These are policy decisions. I don't think it's anything that's invoking First Amendment because schools, states and localities have the ability to set curriculum in public schools. We do that all the time. This is not new," he said, also arguing that the law "does not regulate student speech."
DeSantis' communications director Taryn Fenske told CNN in a statement that "this calculated, politically motivated, virtue-signaling lawsuit is meritless, and we will defend the legality of parents to protect their young children from sexual content in Florida public schools."
Proponents of the new law say it gives parents more oversight over what their children learn and discuss at school and argue that LGBTQ-related topics should be left for families to discuss in private. Opponents say the law will negatively affect an already marginalized community and also argue it would open educators up to an endless barrage of litigation.
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https://www.kcra.com/article/first-lawsuit-florida-law-lgbtq-topics-classroom/39600782
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The Nets are a championship contender whether or not Ben Simmons plays a game this season.
And as of now it remains unclear whether the star forward will actually play a game this season, since his back started bothering him weeks ago.
The ambiguity of Simmons’ future availability, however, makes him a wild card on a top-heavy Nets roster. The 25-year-old two-time All-Star is rehabbing after receiving an epidural to help him work through a herniated disk in his lower back.
He has yet to make his Nets debut, has not practiced with the team or completed individual workouts in weeks, and has been on the Nets’ injury report every game since his arrival via the Feb. 10 blockbuster James Harden trade.
But the Nets have not shut him down or ruled him out for the season.
Simmons is still working to put his back issues behind him and eventually help a team with championship aspirations. And he’s been telling his teammates he’s working to make his debut as quickly as he can, according to Seth Curry.
Which makes Simmons the ace in the back pocket for a deep and talented Nets team if he can eventually be healthy enough to play minutes for this Nets team.
“Ace in the back pocket is exactly right,” veteran guard Patty Mills said.
That’s because Simmons so dramatically shifts what the Nets will be capable of doing on both ends of the floor. He is a perennial Defensive Player of the Year candidate, a 6-11 forward with a point guard’s court vision and ball control who will always defend, and oftentimes neutralize, the opposing team’s best perimeter scorer.
Before taking the head coaching job in Brooklyn, Steve Nash used to be a player development consultant for the Golden State Warriors, who continue to use Draymond Green as a utility playmaker on both ends of the floor. Green is a former Defensive Player of the Year who initiates offense and directs traffic on defense.
“I think [Simmons and Green] have similar skill sets in a way,” Nash told the Daily News on Thursday. “But the only thing that Ben can do now is prepare physically, mentally by being around in practice, shootaround, film room, paying attention during games, and then as he gets back on the court, the skill stuff.”
But identifying an apples-to-apples comparison for Simmons is a difficult task.
Simmons is faster, more athletic and has more elevation than Green ever could. Truthfully there isn’t a player in the league in a role comparable to the one Simmons could play in Brooklyn because there isn’t quite a player like Simmons.
“He’s very unique, and that’s what makes us very strong when we do get him,” Mills said. “I think he’s a unique player, high IQ, great feel for the game, great passer and unbelievable defensive player that can guard anyone, so I think for many reasons, he will make us better.”
This all, of course, stands only if Simmons is able to play before the Nets get eliminated from the playoffs.
“He hasn’t really practiced with us,” Bruce Brown added at shootaround on Thursday. “He really just passes the ball. I don’t think he’s done much, but maybe when I’m not here, he’s doing stuff.”
Yet Simmons has been engaged even more so in recent practices, according to his fellow Australian teammate. Mills said the Nets started mapping out how Simmons could look like alongside different players on the court.
“I think more importantly, it’s been the conversations he’s having about where he sees himself on the team and different parts of the floor, defensive and offensive end, and getting a feel that way,” Mills added.
Nash, however, remained hesitant. Backs are tricky, and as much as the Nets want to envision Simmons’ fit, nothing quite matches seeing him in real time on the floor.
“Clearly, we’d love to have Ben play for us. We will hopefully get him back,” Nash said. “At the same time every day, we can’t put our feet in the air because we don’t know when or if it’s going to happen. We just have to play what’s in front of us, with what’s the group that’s available today.”
For that to happen, the star forward must progress from rehab to individual workouts to one-on-one, two-on-two and eventually five-on-five. And he must complete three high-intensity workouts without an injury setback before the Nets’ performance staff clears him to play.
That is unlikely to happen before the play-in tournament begins on April 12. It might not even happen until the second round of the playoffs.
Simmons, however, is worth the wait. He is a perennial top-20 leader in steals, assists, rebounds and field goal percentage, who could potentially join the roster in the middle of a championship push.
He’s an ace in the back pocket for a team already loaded with stars and capable role players ... if he gets healthy.
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New Bern has an undiscovered gem — the Cedar Grove Cemetery! Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it has a fine collection of 19th century gravestones, markers, and unique statuary monuments. More than two centuries of history come together in a park-like setting.
The Earl of Craven chapter of Questers International offers tours of Cedar Grove Cemetery. Tours begin at 4 p.m., Saturday, April 16, at the Weeping Arch on Queen Street, no advance reservation required.
The Questers chose the cemetery as a major focus because of its historical significance and because it is has many neglected tombstones, fencing, and mausoleums in need of repair. The Questers raise awareness of the significant place of the cemetery in New Bern’s history by offering tours to the public as well as for private groups. They accept donations that are used for repairs in the cemetery. If you join a tour, you’ll hear funny and sad stories about the graves and enjoy the tranquility and beauty of this special place. Each tour lasts about an hour.
By Cheryl Young
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Settlement reached with State of Georgia in death of Julian Lewis, according to law firm
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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:
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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
This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Julian Lewis family reaches settlement in shooting by Georgia trooper
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Mt Hood Meadows will host the annual Warm Springs Ski and Snowboard Day on Saturday April 9, 2022.
Warm Springs Families or Individuals who wish to attend need to sign up by contacting sue.matters@wstribes.org or calling 541-553-1968 during the workday.
A bus will be providing transportation but there is also the option to drive yourself up and meet the group onsite. The bus will leave the Warm Springs Community Center Parking Lot on Saturday Morning, April 9th at 8am and will return around 4pm.
Rentals, Lessons, Lift Tickets and Lunch will all be provided by Mt. Hood Meadows.
To participate – you do need to complete a Mt Hood Meadow Group Consent Form as well as a Medical Release form for any unaccompanied minor(s).
You can download the forms and fill them out then email them or hand carry them to KWSO to ensure you are on the list for Saturday April 9th.
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https://kwso.org/2022/03/21486/
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Though the filing deadline for the primary on Aug. 2 officially occurred this week, congressional candidates still do not know what their districts will look like, with the Missouri House and Senate deadlocked on a map.
A week after the Senate broke through months of discussion and at times contentious debate and passed its version of a congressional map, the House voted 129-26 on Thursday to ultimately reject it after its own request for a conference committee was also denied.
“This House overwhelmingly asked to go to conference and through a voice vote, in the Senate late last evening, decided they didn't want to discuss with us the map. And they basically said to us, ‘Take it or leave it,” Rep. Dan Shaul, R-Imperial, said.
The House also on Thursday voted 131-17 on a motion to request the Senate “recede from its position” on the Senate bill and “failing to do so, grant the House a conference.”
The House and Senate versions of the map each have a likely 6-2 Republican majority but differ in how some of the districts are drawn, including in the St. Louis region, drawing objections from both Democrats and Republicans in both chambers.
Speaking on the House decision to again seek compromise, House leadership said in a statement that Thursday’s vote was to continue the process and discussion on the map.
“We will continue to work toward a compromise with our Senate colleagues so that we can pass a map that fairly and accurately reflects our state,” the statement said.
Now, it is again up to the Senate to decide whether to grant a conference committee and work with the House to draw a map that satisfies both chambers, or to again reject the House’s request and continue the legislative stalemate.
But even the Senate itself is split on whether to go to conference, with Senate Republican leadership on one side and Democrats and members of the Conservative Caucus on the other.
Senate Majority Leader Caleb Rowden, R-Columbia, said Thursday that going to conference is the right thing to do at this point.
“I think it behooves all of us to not just say, ‘Hey, we got our part of the deal, right.’ And so we're gonna throw our hands up in the air and not be willing to continue to have a conversation,” Rowden said.
However, not all senators agree with that position. Sen. Minority Leader John Rizzo, D-Independence, is opposed to a conference, saying the map the Senate passed, was likely the best they were going to pass.
“Everyone is trying to search for this unicorn map. And I think at this point, if there was a unicorn map out there to make everyone happy, it would have reared its head,” Rizzo said.
Agreeing with Rizzo was Conservative Caucus member Bob Onder, R-Lake St. Louis.
“The Senate map last week represented a compromise and I think it is the map that is going to come out of the Missouri Senate,” Onder said.
The actions from the House on Thursday come after several days of the chambers volleying the map between them.
On Tuesday, House members voted to request the conference committee. At the time, Shaul spoke of his dissatisfaction with the Senate version of the map.
“I think it would be best served for the House and the citizens of Missouri to go to conference and get the best possible map for the state of Missouri,” Shaul said.
But the Senate rejected that request by a voice vote on Wednesday night, forcing the House to vote on the Senate’s version of the map, which they rejected Thursday on a bipartisan basis.
“This map that they have today, I'm a solid no and I asked that everyone today, vote this down,” Rep. Jerome Barnes, D-Raytown, said.
As to what this means for the future of Missouri’s congressional maps, the possibility of the courts drawing the map looms, with House Democrats previously saying that a map drawn by the courts would be a better outcome for them.
Rizzo said that he’d rather the legislative body do its job.
“We should pass maps, we should do our constitutional duties and get a budget done,” Rizzo said.
On why the Senate voted against the conference committee this week, Rowden said the chamber did not have the votes, but thinks some of his colleagues will have to reevaluate their position if they want the legislature to pass a map at all.
“I will say definitively, anybody at this point who doesn't want to go to conference is responsible for it to go to court. It's the bottom line,” Rowden said.
Despite the threat of lawsuits or court intervention, currently the House and Senate meeting remains unlikely.
“We're not going to conference,” Onder said Thursday before both chambers adjourned until Monday afternoon.
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On Tuesday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) authorized a second booster of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for people ages 50 and older as well as immunocompromised people.
Just a day later, the CDC issued clinical guidelines for the shots, officially allowing patients in the relevant demographic to make appointments.
The Western States Scientific Safety Review and the California Department of Public Health also gave the jab the green light, allowing county health services to begin administering shots as well.
However, Santa Cruz County Health spokesperson Corinne Hyland says that this round of vaccinations will look a bit different than the ones prior — particularly for those using county-sponsored clinics.
Over the past month, the Watsonville vaccine clinic, Felton “Vax the Valley” clinic, and the Ben Lomond vaccine clinic all closed. While Hyland said that County public health does not have any clinics on the calendar as of now, more efforts are on the horizon.
“Instead of having fixed locations, we’re looking to be a bit more strategic and find pockets where we need to go to the community,” she said. “The clinics that were stationed at Pinto Lake City Park and La Princesa [Food Market] in Watsonville saw good success in driving up vaccine rates, so we’re looking to do something similar.”
Drugstores and pharmacies have started to administer the shots, with appointments at Rite-Aid and CVS already available. Horsnyder Pharmacy and its sister store, Westside Pharmacy, are offering a second Moderna booster. Patients must bring their insurance card, ID card, and COVID-19 vaccination card. Rollout at Walgreens is set to begin on Friday.
Meanwhile, the area’s private healthcare providers are still getting their rollout plans in place.
In a statement issued by Kaiser Permanente, patients are advised to check on the company’s website for availability and appointments in their area, as it may vary from region to region. Sutter Health’s website says that appointment scheduling will begin soon.
Here’s what we know about the shots, per the updated CDC guidelines:
- People ages 12 and older who are moderately or severely immunocompromised may choose to receive a second booster dose at least four months after their first booster dose.
- Adults ages 50 and older who are not moderately or severely immunocompromised may choose to receive a second booster dose at least four months after their first booster dose.
- People ages 18-49 who are not moderately or severely immunocompromised and who received Johnson & Johnson (J&J) as both their primary series dose and booster dose may receive a second booster dose at least four months after their first J&J booster dose.
These populations are advised to consider a second booster as “Stealth Omicron” becomes increasingly prevalent in the United States and abroad. Though the variant does not appear to cause more severe illness at this point, the demographics in question are the likeliest to experience severe illness regardless of the variant’s relative severity.
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LA CROSSE, Wis. (WXOW) - Art Fahey, who has served as the director of the La Crosse Center since 2000, says he plans to retire after 32 total years working at the facility.
Fahey says age and the ending of construction of the center are his primary reasons to retire. His final day has not been set.
After putting decades into the building and serving the city of La Crosse, Fahey hopes to see it continue to grow as more tourists visit the newly remodeled structure.
"Where the center is right now, we've got a great piece of property," Fahey said. "We've got a great facility where we can just continue to get the word out statewide, through the Midwest and throughout the country so that we continue delivering a lot of interesting events down here. It's a great building and something the city can be very proud of."
Earlier in the week, the La Crosse city council voted to look into a private management firm taking over the day-to-day operations of the building. Mayor Mitch Reynolds and Fahey both say they want the current employees of the La Crosse Center, who also work for the city, to be taken care of should the city go down the management firm route.
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Generating 23% revenue growth
Winning significant government contracts and commercial software subscriptions
Strengthening the balance sheet
DENVER, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Intermap Technologies (TSX: IMP) (OTCQX: ITMSF) ("Intermap" or the "Company"), a global leader in geospatial intelligence solutions, today filed its audited annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021, the annual management discussion and analysis for the corresponding period, related management certifications of annual filings and its annual information form. The documents are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
Consolidated revenue for the year ended December 31, 2021 totaled $5.8 million, compared with $4.7 million for 2020, as the Company began to recover from the disruption related to the COVID-19 pandemic. During 2021, the Company announced several government contract awards, including:
- Won a contract to supply low latency foundation data to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)
- Awarded a contract with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to support GPS-denied navigation
- Selected to be on multiple teams for the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) GPSC4 program
- Awarded a contract to map Borneo for the government of Malaysia's federal mapping agency and completed acquisition of project area
- Supported the Colombia National Mapping Program with high-resolution digital terrain models over challenging topography
During the fourth quarter of 2021, the Company commenced operations on a continuing strategic data infrastructure contract for the government of Malaysia. Following initial contracting delays during the third quarter of 2021, the program was further delayed after Intermap deployment by quarantine measures implemented by the government in response to the Omicron COVID-19 variant, which extended project milestones, revenue recognition, billings, and collections into 2022 that were originally planned and budgeted to occur in December 2021. As a result, many of the larger project costs, including purchased services, payroll, deployment and mobilization expenses occurred in November and December of 2021, well in advance of the associated milestones, billings, collections and revenue that were extended into 2022. These timing effects, which resulted from the government's response to COVID-19, caused a short-term reduction in the Company's 2021 operating cash flow in the fourth quarter of 2021. Nonetheless, Intermap reported a profitable quarter – its most profitable since 2019 – and its eighth consecutive quarter of improving operating income and adjusted EBITDA.
Software-based subscription revenue continues to grow year-over-year, at a rate of 11% during 2021. Some highlights include:
- Signed an InsitePro® subscription agreement with a top-5 insurance provider in the U.S.
- Signed a subscription agreement to integrate NEXTView™ aviation surface data with Wingcopter
- Agreed to collaborate with DronSystems to integrate NEXTView into its automated Unmanned Traffic Management platform (UTM)
- Signed a deal to integrate NEXTView data with Aviatize's IDRONECT UTM to support medical delivery project in Africa
- Expanded insurance products and services across Europe with Generali Group and Allianz Technology
- Partnered with Anchor Point to support wildfire underwriting
- Partnered with Ambiental Risk Analytics for climate change and natural hazard risk analytics
- Entered a strategic agreement with global telecom leader to support 5G expansion in India
- Won a contract with Garmin to provide terrain data for next-generation golf applications
- Won a contract with a Class-1 North American railway company for flood and fire risk management
- Won a contract with a leading European airline for NEXTView elevation data as a service
- Entered an agreement to provide orthorectification service to support airport infrastructure planning in South America
Through a series of carefully sized private placements, Intermap strengthened its balance sheet and working capital position. It recognized a $1 million gain on a minority investment held in a private geospatial software company that targets the commercial space and satellite sector. Intermap's investment has received bonafide acquisition proposals for cash consideration from several qualified purchasers that are publicly-traded.
Subsequent to the end of the year, at the request of vetted allied government personnel, Intermap mobilized the delivery of the world's best unclassified commercial elevation data to support ground operations for the Ministry of Defense in Ukraine.
"2021 was an important recovery year for Intermap as we fought through COVID's disruption, withstood continued delays, and delivered actionable geospatial intelligence to clients on time and under budget," said Patrick A. Blott, Intermap's Chairman and CEO. "As a result of that strong performance, we grew revenue, won multiple strategic contracts to fuel our future growth, positioned ourselves to monetize non-core financial assets, and extended our relationships with key government agencies, as well as leading commercial enterprises around the world."
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Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Intermap (TSX: IMP; OTCQX: ITMSF) is a global leader in geospatial intelligence solutions. The Company's proprietary 3D NEXTMap® elevation datasets and value-added geospatial collection, processing, analytics, fusion and orthorectification software and solutions are utilized across a range of industries that rely on accurate, high-resolution elevation data. Intermap helps governments build authoritative geospatial datasets and provides solutions for base mapping, transportation, environmental monitoring, topographic mapping, disaster mitigation, smart city integration, public safety and defense. The Company's commercial applications include aviation and UAV flight planning, flood and wildfire insurance, environmental and renewable energy planning, telecommunications, engineering, critical infrastructure monitoring, hydrology, land management, oil and gas and transportation. For more information, please visit www.intermap.com.
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WAVERLY — Valley United Presbyterian Church is hosting “Life After COVID,” a community program, on Wednesday, April 6 at 6 p.m. The church is located at 459 Park Ave in Waverly, N.Y.
The program will feature Dr. Mike Scalzone, EVP, Chief Medical Officer, who will discuss how COVID has affected our physical health, who remains at risk, and the role of vaccinations. Pastor Larry Jennings, Guthrie Director of Pastoral Services and Dawn Clover, MSW, Manager, EAP, will address the effects of COVID on emotional/mental health, social health and spiritual health.
The program is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
Valley United Presbyterian Church was founded in January 2014 as a merge of the three historic community Penn-York Valley Presbyterian churches that had been in existence since the 1800s. Valley United combines historic architecture from the original churches with modern touches and a growing, open-minded congregation. This church is home to those who continue to search for and grow in God’s love and demonstrate respect and appreciation for others and our differences. For more information, visit the church’s website at valleypresby.org.
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Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum bond over humour and action in 'The Lost City'
By Hanna Rantala
LONDON, March 31 (Reuters) - Hollywood stars Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum say they became close while making the new blockbuster "The Lost City", connecting over their shared, juvenile sense of humour.
The romantic comedy adventure stars Bullock as Loretta Sage, a successful novelist who becomes a recluse after her husband's untimely death. Persuaded by her publicist to embark on a press tour to promote her latest book with her handsome cover model Alan (Tatum), life starts to imitate her art when an eccentric billionaire, played by Daniel Radcliffe, kidnaps Sage, convinced she can lead him to an ancient treasure he believes is buried on a tropical island.
Alan springs into action to rescue Sage, helped by his mysterious acquaintance Jack Trainer (Brad Pitt) and a high-adrenaline escape through the jungle ensues.
"We're very similar, oddly," Bullock said of Tatum, as they premiered the film in London on Thursday.
"We discovered that and it confused us. It was a little perplexing as to why are we so similar. But our sense of humour is just very sophomoric and we take care of each other," Bullock, who also produced the movie, told Reuters.
"She's like my sister. We're like siblings. We have a whole backstory that we were created in a petri dish together and they put her out first to see how she was going to do. And then once she survived, they put me out. We were just separated at birth, really," said Tatum.
"The Lost City" was filmed in the Dominican Republic during the pandemic, with Bullock dressed in a sparkly sequinned pink jumpsuit and high heels throughout the action scenes that see her rock climbing, swimming in leech-infested rivers and wading through vegetation.
"I love being physical, especially with comedy, it's always funny. I'm a physical comedian. I don't do as well with just words and not having something to do with my body. I love it. As long as you can do it, do it," the 57-year-old actor said.
Directed and co-written by brothers Adam and Aaron Nee, "The Lost City" debuted at the top spot at the North American box office last weekend, overtaking "The Batman," and is being rolled out globally in March and April. (Reporting by Hanna Rantala; Editing by Karishma Singh)
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Final Events of Season From PU Concerts
TALENTED SIBLINGS: Isata and Sheku Kanneh-Mason bring their musical talents to Richardson Auditorium on April 27. The appearance is part of Princeton University Concerts’ spring season. Performances coming up in the next few weeks from Princeton University Concerts (PUC) feature the Ébène, Dover, and Tetzlaff String Quartets, as...
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Even on a rainy day, the San Remo green paint on the BMW M-440i Gran Coupe shines through.
It looks like a sedan but has a rear hatch. BMW calls it a Gran Coupe. It also has an optional X-Drive all-wheel-drive. Much has been written about the nose of the car and I understand why, it’s a bit much. The great-looking sport wheels and tires are a $2,400 option.
Open the hatch to see how practical it is. Cargo space is generous even before folding row two seats. The real star of this car is under the hood. An in-line, three-liter turbo six with 382 horsepower. A great engine.
The interior, not so much. I do like the sports seats, but they’re covered in fake leather which is surprising on such an expensive car. BMW dashboards haven’t changed much in recent years so it all seems pretty familiar. The video screen is nice and wide.
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The automatic is an eight-speed but sadly, no manual is available. There are four drive modes. I like how it’s easy to turn off electronic driver aids with a dash-mounted button.
Row two leg and headroom are quite good. The ride of the M440i is more comfortable than a full-blown BMW M-car while still having excellent acceleration and braking.
So for the 2022 BMW M440i Gran Coupe X-Drive, I say thumbs up, to excellent handling, excellent power, and practical hatchback design. Thumbs down to the gaudy nose and fake leather. The BMW averaged about 26 miles-per-gallon with the as-reviewed sticker just over $67,520.
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Ukraine claims second Russian general killed in battle
Ukraine has claimed that a Russian general was killed in battle near Kharkiv, though the Pentagon has not been able to confirm the statement, a senior defense official said Tuesday.
Maj. Gen. Vitaly Gerasimov — a “chief of staff and first deputy commander of the 41st Army of the Central Military District of Russia” — was allegedly killed along with a “number of senior Russian army officers,” Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense said in a statement released Monday.
But the United States “cannot confirm that that general has been killed,” the defense official told reporters.
Ukraine’s statement, which did not say how or when Gerasimov was killed, said the military commander was a veteran of Russian campaigns in Chechnya, Syria and the annexation of Crimea.
Should it be accurate, Gerasimov’s death would make him the second Russian general killed in the now 13-day incursion into Ukraine.
Andrei Sukhovetsky, deputy commander of the 41st Combined Arms Army of the Central Military District, was killed last week, according to Russia state media.
Ukraine’s Defense Ministry also said they had obtained data that would indicate “significant problems with communication” within Russia’s army as well as issues “with the evacuation of their broken units.”
Russian state media has not released a statement on the claims.
U.S. intelligence officials told lawmakers Tuesday that Russia is likely to escalate its military actions in Ukraine even as Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ability to maintain long-term influence over its neighbor remains unlikely.
“We assess Putin feels aggrieved the West does not give him proper deference and perceives this as a war he cannot afford to lose, but what he might be willing to accept as a victory may change over time given the significant costs he is incurring,” National Intelligence Director Avril Haines told lawmakers at the annual worldwide threats hearing.
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It said the Adams County Coroner had determined that the child died after ingesting fentanyl and that Montoya and Casias “participated in illicit drug activity” in the child’s presence at home before and after her death.
Montoya was being held on $250,000 bail at the Adams County Jail. Bail was set at $100,000 for Casias. A status hearing for both was set for Monday.
Telephone and email messages seeking comment from Casias’ attorney, Rachel Lanzen, were not immediately returned. Montoya was being represented by the public defender’s office, which doesn’t comment on pending cases.
Court records that would provide details on the accusations weren’t immediately available from the county district court. Christopher Hopper, a district attorney’s spokesman, said he could not provide additional information.
Fentanyl is an unpredictable and powerful synthetic painkiller blamed for driving an increase in fatal drug overdoses. It’s 50 to 100 times stronger than morphine, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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UVA, Monticello announce recipients of 2022 Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medals
The University of Virginia and the Thomas Jefferson Foundation at Monticello will present their highest honors, the 2022 Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medals in Architecture, Citizen Leadership, and Law, on April 13.
This year’s awardees are:
- Architecture: Kenneth Frampton, Ware Professor of Architecture at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, where he has taught since 1972. Frampton is considered one of the world’s foremost experts in modern architecture.
- Citizen Leadership: Sherrie Rollins Westin, president of Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind “Sesame Street.” Westin leads efforts to serve vulnerable children through mass media and targeted initiatives in the United States and around the world.
- Law: Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, a graduate of Stanford, Oxford and Harvard Law School. In 1994, he was appointed a Supreme Court Justice by President Bill Clinton. He will retire from the court at the end of the 2021-22 term.
The Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medals recognize the exemplary contributions of recipients to the endeavors in which Jefferson – the author of the Declaration of Independence, the third U.S. president and the founder of the University of Virginia – excelled and held in high regard.
“I’m thrilled that our University’s highest honor, the Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medals, will be awarded this year to a Supreme Court justice, an extraordinarily influential educator and a renowned historian of modern architecture,” UVA President Jim Ryan said. “These are deserving recipients, and I look forward to honoring their successes.”
The medals are presented annually by the president of the University and the president of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, the independent, nonprofit organization that owns and operates Jefferson’s home, Monticello. This year’s celebrations, including the medal presentations, will be held on April 13, the 279th anniversary of Jefferson’s birth.
“Throughout history, we remember those who have been selfless in their leadership and courageous in their convictions,” said Leslie Greene Bowman, president and CEO of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation. “These same qualities describe the 2022 recipients of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medals, and we are honored to recognize their contributions.”
Bowman and Ryan will present the medals, struck for the occasion, at a luncheon on April 13 in the UVA Rotunda Dome Room. The medalists also will be honored at a formal dinner at Monticello.
The Citizen Leadership medalist, Sherrie Rollins Westin, will be the featured keynote speaker at Monticello’s commemoration of Jefferson’s birthday on April 13 at 10 a.m. on the West Lawn of Monticello.
Frampton, the Architect medalist, will give a public talk on April 13 at 4:30 p.m. in Campbell Hall, room 153.
Breyer, the Law medalist, will give a public talk on April 12 at 2 p.m. in the Law School’s Caplin Auditorium.
All of the talks are free and open to the public and also will be livestreamed.
The complete schedule of Founder’s Day events and details about how to attend the talks in person or view their livestreams can be found at http://www.virginia.edu/foundersday.
This year’s medalists join a distinguished roster of past winners that includes architects Francis Kéré, Sir David Adjaye OBE, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, I.M. Pei, Frank Gehry, Toyo Ito and Cecil Balmond; seven former and current U.S. Supreme Court justices; former U.S. Secretary of State Warren Christopher; former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch; special counsel, former FBI director and UVA alumnus Robert S. Mueller III; Gordon Moore, engineer, technologist and entrepreneur; Alice Waters, chef, food activist and founder of the Edible Schoolyard Project; Marian Wright Edelman, founder of the Children’s Defense Fund; Wendy Kopp, founder of Teach for America; oceanographer and author Sylvia Earle; Alan Greenspan, former chairman of the Federal Reserve; former Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano; the Honorable Carlton W. Reeves, second African American appointed to a federal judgeship in Mississippi; and several former and current U.S. senators and representatives, including the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis and the late U.S. Sen. John Warner, also a former secretary of the Navy.
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Brooklyn Prock, 7, of Sutherlin, left, practices a left turn on the safety bike course during the bicycle clinic at the basketball courts near Stewart Park in March 2021.
As more bicyclists take advantage of warmer weather and sunny skies, the Roseburg Police Department offers safety rules for bicyclists to keep in mind.
“The Roseburg Police Department looks forward to seeing bicyclists enjoying spring weather and being outside soaking up the sunshine,” said Roseburg police spokesperson Daniel Allen. “Let’s please remember to ride safely and follow all traffic laws to prevent any accidents.”
Roseburg police offer the following bicycle safety tips when riding your bike to work or school:
• Check your bike for proper operation and fix anything that’s broken
• Be safe and visible by wearing a helmet and brightly colored clothing
• Be watchful, alert and aware of your surroundings
• Look before entering street lanes
• Keep both hands on the handlebars for control
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COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine joined Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Ohio State Highway Patrol Superintendent Col. Richard Fambro on Thursday to announce a joint initiative that will give local law enforcement officers increased access to valuable technology to help them identify criminals responsible for deadly shootings and other incidents of gun violence in Ohio.
The announcement comes just weeks after DeWine signed into law Senate Bill 215, which is set to take effect in June. Under the new law, adults who can lawfully own a firearm will be able to conceal carry a handgun without a permit, mandatory training or background checks; in addition, they are no longer required to notify law enforcement of a weapon unless directly asked.
The new law also comes on the heels of the two deadliest years for gun violence in Ohio. According to the Ohio Department of Health, there were 1,762 gun-related deaths in 2021 and 1,764 deaths in 2020.
Several police unions, the Ohio Mayors Alliance and the Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association have spoken out against the law, believing it endangers Ohioans.
As part of the new Ohio Ballistics Testing Initiative, the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Office of Criminal Justice Services will award a total of $10.5 million to the Ohio Attorney General's Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) and Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) to increase the number of National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) units in Ohio from seven to 16.
The joint initiative will provide more opportunities for law enforcement to submit firearm evidence for scientific analysis, while simultaneously decreasing turnaround time on testing results.
“We must do more to hold accountable the small number of dangerous criminals who are responsible for most of the gun violence in our state -- the convicted felons who have lost their right to possess firearms, yet they continue to carry and use guns to hurt and kill people,” said Governor DeWine.
“By more than doubling the number of NIBIN units in Ohio, we’ll give our local law enforcement partners easier access to this crime-solving technology to help develop investigative leads that result in arrests. With the help of this initiative, we are confident that more gunmen will be brought to justice, future shootings will be prevented, and lives will be saved."
Firearm forensic scientists use NIBIN to analyze microscopic markings on bullets and shell casings associated with criminal investigations and compare them to firearm evidence connected to other crimes. A match indicates that the same firearm may have been used in multiple shootings, and law enforcement can use this information as an investigative lead.
Of the $10.5 million in funding, the Ohio Attorney General's Office will receive $9.2 million to place five new NIBIN machines at BCI’s state crime labs in London, Bowling Green, and Richfield. BCI will also begin using two transportable NIBIN units to test evidence on-site in underserved areas of the state, such as southeast Ohio’s Appalachian region.
“Every bad guy’s gun tells a story – and that story leads back to the bad guy. But it takes science and data and technology to be able to read that story," said Attorney General Dave Yost. "Today’s initiative means more bad guys in prison, where they belong, and fewer guns where they don’t.”
The OSHP, which currently outsources its ballistics testing to other Ohio labs, will begin testing all of their own evidence with two new NIBIN machines located at the Ohio Department of Public Safety headquarters in Columbus and at the OSHP Cleveland District Headquarters in Brookpark. As part of this initiative, OSHP will also accept firearm evidence from local agencies for testing free of charge.
“By bringing NIBIN technology in-house at the Ohio State Highway Patrol, we'll take some of the testing burden off other labs so that scientists can focus solely on local cases," said Col. Richard S. Fambro, Patrol superintendent.
"We've had great success using NIBIN to connect illegally-possessed firearms found during our traffic stops to gun violence cases in communities throughout the state, and we expect more positive results when the initiative is fully underway."
Ohio's existing NIBIN units are located at police departments and crime laboratories in Canton, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Toledo, and at BCI's Richfield lab.
The grants awarded today are funded through the American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA). In December, Governor DeWine and the Ohio General Assembly dedicated $250 million in ARPA funds to first responders to help them address various pressing issues exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, including an increase in violent crime.
In addition to the Ohio Ballistic Testing Initiative, this funding will be used to support local law enforcement agencies in their efforts to reduce violent crime, increase recruitment, and eliminate testing backlogs at crime laboratories and coroners’ offices in the state.
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Shares of Rocket Cos. Inc.
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shed 0.18% to $11.12 Thursday, on what proved to be an all-around grim trading session for the stock market, with the NASDAQ Composite Index
COMP,
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falling 1.54% to 14,220.52 and Dow Jones Industrial Average
DJIA,
-1.56%
falling 1.56% to 34,678.35. This was the stock's second consecutive day of losses. Rocket Cos. Inc. closed $12.31 short of its 52-week high ($23.43), which the company reached on April 6th.
Despite its losses, the stock outperformed some of its competitors Thursday, as Essent Group Ltd.
ESNT,
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fell 1.74% to $41.21, LendingTree Inc.
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-0.91%
fell 0.91% to $119.67, and PennyMac Financial Services Inc.
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fell 2.03% to $53.20.true Trading volume (4.1 M) remained 1.6 million below its 50-day average volume of 5.7 M.
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Routine gluten-free food prescriptions to end in Luton as health policy aligned across Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes
It will now be limited to 'exceptional circumstances, where patients could be at risk of dietary neglect'
Routine gluten-free food prescriptions in Luton are set to end under a health decision to match policy across Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes.
A ten-week public consultation was held into three areas where services varied between the legacy clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) of Luton, Milton Keynes and Bedfordshire, which covered Bedford and Central Beds.
"BLMK CCG reviewed policies which required alignment," according to a report to its governing body, which met on March 29.
Gluten-free food prescribing, fertility services and the Milton Keynes pharmacy first minor ailment scheme were the topics under review, explained the report.
There were 851 individual replies overall, as well as formal responses from various stakeholder organisations, such as local Healthwatch groups and Bedfordshire local pharmaceutical committee.
"The feedback received focused on ensuring anyone on a low income can access gluten-free bread and flour within the NHS system to protect the most vulnerable and reduce health inequality," said the report.
"Those at risk of dietary neglect should include people with a diagnosis of coealic disease or dermatitis herpetiformis on an income assessed benefit, such as Universal Credit."
BLMK CCG director of commissioning, contracting and transformation Richard Alsop told a governing body meeting: "We ran the consultation genuinely wanting to hear the thoughts of stakeholders and the public, so we ultimately reach the best decision possible."
Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes have aligned policies limiting gluten-free foods on prescription to "exceptional circumstances, where patients could be at risk of dietary neglect". Luton currently provides gluten-free foods (bread and flour) on prescription.
"The service covers about 100 patients in the former Luton CCG area," added the report.
"It's noted that prevalence is higher than the number of people accessing the gluten-free foods, indicating some patients are choosing to buy theirs already.
"Stopping gluten-free prescribing in Luton means a cost efficiency of about £50,000. If extended across BLMK, there would be an increase of £174,303 per year."
Healthwatch Luton described the policy alignment as a "levelling down" for the town's residents, saying: "This alignment for coeliac residents locally won't provide an equal access."
The CCG's associate director of medicines optimisation Fiona Garnett said: "BLMK integrated care system (ICS) has a process to an agreed formula on which items are approved for prescribing. We felt the option to cease routine gluten-free foods was reasonable.
"Given the strong opinion of stakeholders regarding the impact on our most vulnerable patients during the Covid pandemic, it's important those people on limited income or at risk of dietary neglect should continue to access these foods for a gluten-free diet."
Luton GP and CCG strategic lead for long-term conditions Dr Chirag Bakhai said: "Other than aligning, which is moving downwards really, what's changed from three to four years ago in Luton when the CCG decided there was a reason to go this way?
"We're being asked to approve something directly contrary to that."
Ms Garnett replied: "We're now one CCG and we can't have different policies. We must align. I hadn't realised Milton Keynes has areas with even worse deprivation than in Luton.
"We felt the best way forward was to stop routine provision to all, but ensure all patients on low income or are vulnerable have access."
CCG lay member for audit and governance Saqhib Ali suggested it should be "a levelling up, not a levelling down", referring to the cost estimate "of £200,000 in the context of a budget of £1.6bn".
The governing body voted nine-one to withdraw the gluten-free prescription availability in Luton, while ensuring patients at risk of dietary neglect can still access this when appropriate, in line with Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes.
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OpinionHow the U.S. Intelligence Community Blew It With RussiaMISTAKES WERE MADEThey had one job. But with intelligence, it’s not as simple as getting it “right” or “wrong.”David RothkopfUpdated Mar. 31, 2022 8:02PM ET / Published Mar. 31, 2022 8:00PM ET opinionPhoto Illustration by Luis G. Rendon/The Daily Beast/GettyRothkopf - intel fail
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What do you if you have a required sticker like IFTA on your truck and it begins to fade to the point it can’t be read? It’s not a hypothetical for some truckers.
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- For more information on how to apply for the Technology and Maintenance Council’s scholarship offer, visit their website. Applications are due April 15.
- Starting Saturday, Marty Ellis and the Spirit of the American Trucker will be at the Petro in Gaston, Ind. That’s at Exit 245 off Interstate 69. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- OOIDA is encouraging its members to apply for open positions on FMCSA’s Women of Trucking Advisory Board. Get more information here or emailwotab@dot.gov. The deadline to apply is April 8.
- To read about state legislation, visit Land Line Magazine’s Daily News by State.
- You can find upcoming truck shows and events here.
- Remember, it’s never too late to contact your lawmakers. You can do that via the Fighting for Truckers website or by calling 202-224-3121.
- Find out how to listen to Land Line Now on TNC Radio.
- You can donate to the Truckers for Troops fund all year.
- OOIDA has an online resource to provide access to information needed to operate in the coronavirus pandemic. Click on the COVID-19 menu at the top of the page on the Land Line Media website.
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Update your wardrobe for under $100 per outfit!
We’re crawling out of our houses to see the sweet, welcoming sunshine of spring after what seemed like an endless winter. The trees have started to bud, flowers have begun to bloom, and you can finally shed your heavy winter coat for the first time in months. You can break out your floral dresses, bright sandals, and flouncy tops without having to cover them up with tons of layers.
For those eager to update their wardrobes with trendy spring clothing for the warmer weather, adding a few pieces can make all the difference. You can easily create outfits with items you already own, but adding some new essentials can jazz up your go-to outfits without having to spend a ton of money.
Or, if you’re really itching to overhaul your entire closet, you can do so by shopping these outfits from Amazon — all of which cost under $100 total. Turns out, you don’t have to spend an arm and a leg to get a brand new look. Getting a new head-to-toe outfit means you have one amazing look for under $100, but you can also style your pieces individually, creating an infinite amount of ensembles from just a couple of new tops or skirts.
Simple and Sweet Florals
Floral Wrap Dress
As the great Miranda Priestly once said: “Florals for spring? Groundbreaking.” Agreed. The ditsy floral print on this dress doesn’t feel overwhelmingly sweet or cutesy, but it still feels fresh for spring. A wrap dress is a simple one-and-done outfit, and it looks put together without being uncomfortable. The light linen-like fabric will keep you cool throughout the summer, too.
Amazon Essentials Two Strap Buckle Sandal
A simple sandal is great to have because you can wear it with just about anything. These are made from faux leather, but they don’t have a plastic look like some others made from the same materials. These have a flat sole, so they’ll be comfy for long walks through the park or while you’re browsing the farmer’s market.
Straw Tote Bag
Speaking of the farmer’s market, what’s better to carry around your fresh flowers in than a straw tote? This one is large enough for carrying all your essentials (and then some), and it has a drawstring top to ensure everything stays where it’s supposed to. You can use it as an everyday purse or take it along with you to the beach once summer arrives.
An Overall Spring Look
Culotte Overalls
There’s nothing better than an outfit that feels like pajamas but looks the opposite. These lightweight overalls are loose and flowy without looking sloppy, and when paired with a linen button-down, they appear more dressed up than childish. Olive is a great neutral for spring, but it’ll be great in the fall with a turtleneck beneath the overalls, too.
Roll Sleeve Button-Down Blouse
A classic button-down is a must-have wardrobe basic. It can transition easily from work to dinner, dressed up or dressed down, and a light linen one is extremely comfortable, even in warm weather. This top looks just as amazing paired beneath overalls or a crewneck sweatshirt as it does on its own with jeans or slacks.
Aerosoft Faux Leather Sandals
Finding sandals with proper arch support can be a literal pain. Thankfully, these ones have orthotic soles built right in. The simple design and neutral color of these sandals will go with a ton of different outfits, but they lend an especially bohemian vibe to this look.
To the Maxi
Floral Print Off-Shoulder Dress
A smocked top is a universally flattering and comfortable look. This maxi dress has a smocked bodice that will allow you to move freely while picking flowers (how picturesque your life must be) or going to an Easter egg hunt, and a flowy skirt skims over your body, no matter how many candy eggs you’ve eaten. There are slits on either side of the skirt, but thankfully they don’t come up too high, so you can still wear shorts or shapewear underneath without worrying about it showing.
Chunky Heeled Sandals
Pair a floral dress with bright yet understated shoes to let the dress be the focal point. These simple sandals have a chunky heel to add height without making you feel like you’re walking on stilts, and the two simple straps will keep you from walking out of your shoes with each step you take. These look just as cute with a dress as they would with ripped jeans and a T-shirt.
PAVOI 14K Gold Plated Twisted Rope Round Hoop Earrings
Simple hoop earrings are a staple in any jewelry collection, and having a pair with a bit of texture is a great way to add visual interest to an outfit. While these are simple, the twisty texture will stand out more than your plain old gold hoop, and they also feel a bit more playful than a regular pair.
Elevated T-Shirt and Jeans
Romwe Floral Puff Sleeve Blouse
Something as easy as swapping a white T-shirt for a patterned top can totally transform an outfit. This airy blouse comes in 29 (!!) different colors and patterns, all spring ready. A small button detail at the back of the neck allows you to more easily put on and take off the shirt, and it shows a little skin if you decide to wear your hair up. The exaggerated sleeves will give you an hourglass shape, as it naturally makes your waist look smaller.
Levi’s Wedgie Jeans
To offset the volume in the top, try pairing it with some straight-leg jeans. These are high rise and perfect for tucking tops into, and a straight style skims your legs without feeling as restrictive as a skinny jean. A ripped detail in the knee makes these more casual, but you can also opt for a pair without any distressing.
Amazon Essentials Buckle Mule
These mules are essentially a sandal-dress shoe hybrid. They’re casual enough to wear with a blouse and jeans, but the gold detailing makes them versatile enough to pair with a more formal dress for a nice night out. A black pair will quickly become a staple in your wardrobe, but there are also four other colors and patterns to choose from.
Clean and Bright in White
Ruffle Sleeve Dress
A little black dress is a wardrobe no-brainer, but how about a little white dress? This ruffled number will look adorable at brunch or a picnic with friends, but it can also be worn under a blazer or denim jacket for different looks. Despite being a mini dress, it’s long enough that it won’t be riding up when you sit down, so no wardrobe malfunctions will be occurring in this number.
Camssoo Square Toe Mules
Add some color to your white dress with a fun pair of mules. These are a muted pink color with a croc skin texture, but they don’t feel flashy or juvenile. A chunky heel is easy to walk in, and a hidden strap that goes between your toes will keep them from sliding off your feet. They’re basically elevated flip-flops.
Rainbow Drop Earrings
Match your shoes to your earrings for a playful touch. This pair is made from polymer clay, so it won’t weigh your ears down or cause any discomfort as the day goes on. The neutral taupe, white, and pink shades can be worn with a ton of other outfits, too. If you want something more colorful, there are 12 other colors to choose from.
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