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Shina Biblow always knew she would have to have open heart surgery one day, she just never thought it would be when she was four months pregnant with her second child.
“He’s here and he’s healthy and growing. It’s a miracle,” said Biblow of the family’s latest addition, a healthy baby boy named Merritt, born Jan. 26.
Unlike her first textbook pregnancy a few years before with their son Morris, Shina developed health problems almost immediately that would require complex, high-risk heart surgery at St. Paul’s Hospital when she was just 15 weeks pregnant.
“There was a 40 per cent risk of losing the baby. It was very hard … (but if ) there’s no me, then there’s no baby so we had to do what we had to do.”
In a sense, Biblow’s story began 32 years ago. She was born with a narrowing of her aortic valve, the main blood vessel leaving the heart. She required surgery for this as an infant.
The condition meant that when she turned 18, she became part of the Pacific Adult Congenital Heart Clinic (PACH) at St. Paul’s Hospital, a multidisciplinary team that follows adults born with heart disease.
Feeling unwell from the pregnancy’s start
Apart from being unable to do certain intense sports, Biblow led a normal life, including an uneventful first pregnancy and birth of their oldest son, Morris.
This second pregnancy was different.
From the get-go, she felt unwell. “I was nauseous and tired, my heart was racing and I got what I call hot flashes,” she says. “I just assumed they were caused by a surge of pregnancy hormones.”
She received care at Cariboo Memorial Hospital’s emergency department.
“That’s when they discovered I was going into heart failure.”
Doctors sent an urgent referral to the highly specialized Cardiac Obstetrics Clinic (COB) at St. Paul’s Hospital. She received tests that revealed episodes of sudden extremely rapid heart rhythms.
Calf cramps followed – also a pregnancy symptom, she figured. When she developed itchy red spots on her body, she became alarmed.
“Things just kept getting worse,” Shina said.
Breathing was so hard she could not even care for her toddler. When she called a PACH Clinic nurse, she exploded into fits of coughing.
Dr. Marla Kiess, St. Paul’s cardiologist and COB founder, followed Biblow by Zoom to monitor the heart palpitations, shortness of breath and other symptoms.
A soaring heart rate
As they persisted, Dr. Kiess directed the local hospital to airlift her for more advanced care to Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops on August 12. There, her heart rate soared to 190 beats/minute. A normal rate is 60 to 100.
Tests found growths on her aortic valve, suggesting a bacterial infection: serious in any patient, more so in a pregnant woman.
“The infection in the valve was totally unexpected and unpredictable,” recalls Dr. Kiess.
She and her team arranged for Biblow’s transfer to St. Paul’s, the only centre in British Columbia for complex cardiac-obstetrics cases like this.
Surgery poses big risk to fetus
Shortly after arriving on August 15, St. Paul’s cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Jamil Bashir told Biblow she’d need open-heart surgery to replace the infected aortic valve.
“It was scary,” says Biblow. “But it needed to be done if we wanted to keep the baby and save my life.”
Risks were high. “That point in gestation is a critical time in the baby’s evolution because many organs are developing,” says Dr. Kiess.
A complex case requires a large care team
In surgery, Biblow would be supported by a heart-lung bypass machine, which would reduce blood flow to the fetus and risk organ malformation. Alarmingly, it would bring a 40 per cent risk of the baby dying, says Dr. Kiess.
Because of the case’s complexity, her care team began a huge amount of planning to anticipate potential responses to problems in both mom and baby. It included nurses and doctors from cardiology, anesthesia, surgery, infectious diseases, the ICU, and obstetrics. Zoom proved invaluable.
Her husband Tyson, a millwright at Gibraltar Mine, rushed to Vancouver to be with his wife, narrowly getting over the Coquihalla pass before it was closed due to last summer’s wildfires.
Delicate balance around medication
On August 18, Dr. Bashir and his team successfully implanted a mechanical aortic valve to replace the severely infected one. The good news was, a mechanical valve (unlike a cadaver valve) would never have to be replaced. The bad news was, it increased Biblow’s risk of clotting. She would need blood thinners for the rest of her life.
Those drugs brought risks to the fetus, so Dr. Anna Rahmani and Dr. Tony Wan from the St. Paul’s Thrombosis clinic were also part of her care.
St. Paul’s teams then followed her post-surgery to monitor her with the new valve and pregnancy.
The birth approaches
As the delivery date approached, her team wanted her in Vancouver near the hospital several weeks before, to tend to her cardiac and obstetrical needs. Registered nurse Karen Sandhu, complex care coordinator for maternity, and Amy Graham, COB RN, oversaw the many logistics around that chapter, as did PACH/COB social worker Kassandra Maxwell.
“I coordinated with her St. Paul’s obstetrician, Dr. Nancy Matinko and the virtual visits Shina would have with her,” says Sandhu.
More planning ensued, especially around her anticoagulants. They had to stop in advance because of the risk of a severe bleed giving birth. Yet she couldn’t be off them for more than 24 hours because of clotting risks.
Amid it all, Merritt arrived on January 24 at 38 weeks’ gestation, weighing six pounds, four ounces. “With all the meds I was on, they were expecting a smaller baby,” Biblow says proudly. He is healthy and well.
The family is now home on their ranch, enjoying life at Miocene.
Shina has regular virtual visits with St. Paul’s teams, including COB and the Thrombosis Clinic.
She and her husband Tyson are grateful to St. Paul’s expansive team of doctors, nurses, social workers and many others who helped her and her baby survive risky cardiac surgery and see her through delivery and post-partum care.
“Even though everything happening was very scary and we didn’t know what the outcome was going to be, our faith and prayers from our family and friends, and the care from the team at St. Paul’s is what got us through the experience.”
With files from Providence Health Care
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Emotions were running high during Chris Rock’s first stand-up shows since he was slapped by Will Smith during Sunday's 94th annual Academy Awards. On Wednesday, the 57-year-old comedian took the stage at the Wilbur Theatre in Boston, Massachusetts, for two shows to kick off of his Ego Death Live tour, and quickly addressed the shocking incident at the Oscars.
"I have a whole show… that I wrote before the weekend, so, if you came here for that, I'm still processing it," the comedian said during his first show. "I will talk about it, and it will be serious, and it will be funny, but not tonight."
ET learned that Chris arrived via private plane to Boston on Tuesday afternoon and checked into the Ritz Carlton before heading to his dress rehearsal at the venue.
A source told ET that Chris has been "pensive" and the events from Sunday have been on his mind, but he didn't want them to distract from his performance. "His focus is on his show right now," the source said.
The source also told ET that ahead of taking the stage, Chris worked out at his hotel gym and made his way to the venue around 4 p.m. to prepare for the sold-out shows. The source added that Chris was relaxed and upbeat and looking forward to performing, but knew he had to address the incident at the Oscars.
At the first show at 7 p.m., an eyewitness tells ET that Chris entered the stage to uproarious applause, with the audience giving him an enthusiastic standing ovation for about three minutes. The eyewitness says fans were whistling and cheering and yelling out that they love him. And just as the crowd looked as if they were about to settle down and let Chris begin, they rose to their feet again.
Chris, sporting an all-white outfit and a couple of silver bracelets, was visibly overwhelmed with emotion and touched by the very warm response. He even noted that he was getting “misty.”
"The reception he received onstage was very emotional for Chris," the source tells ET.
From there, Chris jokingly asked how everyone's weekend was and explained that he wrote his jokes before the shocking event that took place at the Oscars.
After he quickly addressed the incident, he went into his stand-up routine. ET's eyewitness says he commanded the stage and had the audience in stitches with non-stop laughter.
While he did make a couple subtle comments about Sunday’s incident, he never referred specifically to Will or his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. At one point in the show, he said, "I have a great life. Well, other than some weird sh** going on."
ET's eyewitness says there was an incident at the first show, where two unruly audience members were escorted out by security. The show resumed, but police were called out and the men were arrested for assaulting an officer, according to ET's source. After the men were escorted out, Chris told the audience, "Is this how the tour is going to be?"
The source tells ET that Chris' personal security was on high alert and ready to pull him off stage if needed, but it didn't get to that point. "Chris was not rattled by that incident," ET's source says.
Chris ended his show with another standing ovation and ET's source says he was "upbeat and was in great spirits" after that first performance.
As for Chris' 10 p.m. show, ET's eyewitness says it was much like the first one but with a few minor tweaks.
"I don't have a bunch a sh** about what happened, so if you came to see that, I have a whole show that I wrote before this weekend and I'm still kind of processing what happened," he said during his second set. "At some point, I'll talk about that sh** and it'll be serious and funny, but I'm going to tell some jokes. I'm going to talk about-- it's nice to just be out!"
After the shows, he was escorted out of the venue with security and went back to his hotel to sleep. It was a quiet first night for him, but ET's source says, "Chris was in really great spirits and happy to be back onstage!"
As for how Chris is coping after being slapped at the Oscars, a source tells ET that while he's used to fame, he has never experienced this level of attention.
"It's not uncommon to see Chris walking around the streets of New York City and showing up in small comedy clubs to workshop new material. He's never been someone who's hounded by paparazzi," the source says. "This level of attention is very new to Chris. There was a mob of photographers chasing him from the hotel to the theater and swarming him as he entered. There were even choppers following him."
Needless to say, Chris has beefed up security and is really taking this time to wrap his head around everything that's transpired, the source says.
"It's been an emotional week for Chris," the source adds.
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In this packed edition of the 1st & Orange podcast, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Ryan O’Halloran give the latest update on the Broncos following league meetings in Florida.
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BRIGHTON, Colo. (KDVR) – Police in Colorado have arrested two people following the death of their 23-month-old daughter, whose blood was found to contain 10 times the amount of fentanyl known to be fatal to an intolerant adult user.
Officials with the Brighton Police Department said they were called to a home in early January when Alonzo Ray Montoya, 31, and Nicole Danielle Casias, 30, reportedly found their child not breathing and unresponsive.
Several local agencies, including fire, EMS and police officials, attempted to perform life-saving measures to save the toddler. She was ultimately pronounced dead.
Detectives from BPD and the North Metro Drug Task Force began an investigation into her death in January. It was determined that her death was caused by fentanyl ingestion.
Earlier this week, the 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office in Colorado announced that felony charges had been filed against Montoya and Casias: child abuse resulting in death, and distribution of a controlled substance — schedule I or II.
In a news release, the DA’s office said the parents allegedly participated in drug activity in their home, with the toddler present, prior to her death.
Casias and Montoya were taken into custody on Wednesday. They are scheduled to appear in Adams County court on Thursday. | https://wgno.com/news/crime/child-dies-after-ingesting-enough-fentanyl-to-kill-10-adults-parents-charged/ | 2022-04-01T01:05:00Z |
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — The owner of a downtown Los Angeles building where an explosion injured 12 firefighters has been allowed to enter a judicial diversion program that allows him to avoid jail time and potentially have all charges dismissed.
A court commissioner on Wednesday granted the diversion request for Steve Sungho Lee. He and his companies must pay more than $125,000 in investigative fees, make sure the property meets fire and building codes and arranging for Fire Department training.
Lee owned a commercial building on East Boyd Street in the city’s Toy District that caught fire on May 16, 2020. Firefighters had to run for their lives when a ball of flames shot out the building and scorched a fire truck across the street.
Firefighters inside the building had to run through a wall of flames he estimated as 30 feet (9 meters) high and wide, and those on the roof scrambled down a ladder that was engulfed in fire.
Fire officials said the building was a warehouse for Smoke Tokes, a wholesale distributor of supplies for smoking and vaping products including butane hash oil, a concentrated cannabis extract that can be eaten, smoked or vaped. Highly flammable butane is used in the manufacturing process.
Most of the injured firefighters still haven’t returned to work and one, Capt. Victor Aguirre, was hospitalized for more than two months and all of his fingers had to be partially amputated, according to a lawsuit he filed against the building and business owners.
Aguirre alleged that the area contained “hundreds of illegally and improperly stored butane canisters and thousands of illegally and improperly stored nitrous oxide cylinders.”
A fire department report concluded that the blaze, which spread to a nearby building, was fueled by an “excessive quantity” of the containers.
Investigators from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives concluded that the fire started under a storage rack in the building and that a worker with a lit cigarette was seen in the area. The cause of the fire was ruled accidental.
However, city prosecutors filed more than 300 misdemeanor charges of violating fire and safety codes against Lee, his companies and owners of businesses in the building and nearby properties. That included more than 160 counts against Lee and his companies.
If Lee meets all conditions of his judicial diversion program for two years, the charges will be dismissed.
“Mr. Lee will be deemed by law to have never been charged,“ said his attorney, Blair Berk. “The exhaustive federal investigation of the tragic fire objectively concluded that the cause was accidental, and there was no finding of any wrongdoing by Mr. Lee or his companies.”
City Attorney Mike Feuer opposed diversion for Lee, noting the severity of the fire, the injuries suffered by the firefighters and Lee’s alleged failure “to take steps which could have mitigated the extent of the blaze.“
The owners of Smoke Tokes and another business, Green Buddha, agreed in November 2020 to pay $139,000 each to cover investigative costs and to move out of the building. Charges against them were later dismissed. | https://www.thestar.com/news/world/us/2022/03/31/no-jail-for-la-building-owner-over-explosion-that-hurt-12.html | 2022-04-01T01:05:00Z |
Stawell's opportunity to shine from within as new tourism plan in the works for Northern Grampians Shire Council
A NEW plan to create a shared Tourism vision for Stawell is on the radar after a succession of community consultation programs.
DTM Tourism is undergoing research and engaging with residents to gain an understanding of how a tourism plan could work across the region.
With sessions hosted in both Stawell and St Arnaud, draft plans will be submitted before Council and put out for another round of community consultation before the end of the financial year.
DTM Tourism's Bernard Whewell conducted a workshop session on Tuesday at Stawell with members of the public providing input into questions raised as part of his process of building a plan.
Northern Grampians Shire Council mayor Tony Driscoll said investigating tourism options within the shire was part of the economic development and structure plan post COVID-19.
"Obviously, Halls Gap is our hallmark tourism destination in our shire but both Stawell and St Arnaud have offerings as well," he said.
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"Sitting through both sessions in St Arnaud and Stawell and seeing what the limitations are but also, what's on offer and identifying what can be done - it's all part of having authentic conversations with the community and trying to get a package or sell about the towns and what makes them unique.
"It's about driving economic development. We can have tourists coming into our town but if they aren't staying here and actually spending money the reality is we are missing out.
"They can drive around, take a few photos and then move on again."
Cr Driscoll said more opportunities needed to be created so the economic benefit of tourists stayed in the town.
Throughout the presentation and workshop, Mr Whewell explained tourism in small towns was in the hands of every resident who lived in the town.
He advised the future of tourism was in the community's hands and what tourism could become in the town started with every individual.
Cr Driscoll echoed the sentiments of Mr Whewell.
"Every person who lives in Stawell is virtually an ambassador or a salesperson for Stawell and the wider community," he said.
"From Council's perspective, there was a good and enthusiastic turn out to the session on Tuesday and with the bones of the structure that's being formed with other collaborations within the community, we're hopeful Bernard can craft a shared vision that the community takes ownership of.
"Whatever the plan is, the community needs to drive it."
Cr Driscoll said he believed it could come as a surprise for some community members that driving tourism is the ownership of everyone.
"I implore people to think about it that way because reality is there is nothing more enthusiastic than people that love and live in their town," he said.
"At the sessions, examples were given of other towns that have successfully achieved this. Every place, every clip of the ticket so to speak, was engaged with an on-sell of another part of the town.
"It was a plan to get people to stay there, to enjoy and let's face it, the bottom line is to spend money - it's about an economic driver for the region.
"We need to reinforce that as a Council and community. Council can't do it on its own, the community needs to drive this."
Mr Whewell identified in other towns of similar size and offerings such as Stawell it took a village to build a destination.
Cr Driscoll said he couldn't agree with the comment more.
"We've got to recognise in all our communities we do have some strengths but we've also got to recognise and take ownership of our weaknesses," he said.
"Of course, there is improvement needed in some areas. We do have some great tourist attractions but we do need some more padding, some more maturing and hopefully that is what will evolve out of this planning process."
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A driver who engaged Buffalo police in a lengthy gunfight, striking and injuring three officers during a haphazard chase that spanned the city, pleaded not guilty Thursday to attempted murder.
Kente Bell, 28, was arraigned from his hospital room, where he is recovering from several gunshot wounds sustained during Tuesday's chase and a final hail of gunfire as it ended in front of a police station at a Buffalo intersection.
Bell was shot in his neck, arm, leg and hand and underwent surgery at Erie County Medical Center, where he appeared before a judge after regaining consciousness, said Erie County District Attorney John Flynn, who offered dramatic new details of the events.
“You have a high-speed chase... you've got a guy firing out the driver's side window. You've got blockades, you've got speed on highways, a girl jumping out of the car,” he said at a news conference.
Bell is accused of fleeing two police officers who approached his parked vehicle after noticing its tinted windows around 6 p.m. Tuesday, Flynn said. He cooperated at first but did not get out of the car because he was partially paralyzed in a 2012 shooting and uses medical equipment to walk, the prosecutor said.
When it appeared there was an issue with his registration, Bell drove off. Armed with an illegal handgun with an extended magazine of ammunition, he fired on police as they pursued him through city neighborhoods and on highways for more than 20 minutes, Flynn said.
Early in the chase, before shots were fired, the passenger exited the moving vehicle.
“He was making a turn and had slowed down at some point. She opened the front passenger door and jumped out of the car while it was moving and ended up rolling on the ground and hit up against a pole of some kind,” he said, “like right out of a movie.”
“She was obviously freaking out probably, to say the least, and wanted to have nothing to do with this," Flynn said.
In the minutes that followed, Bell drove through a police barricade, entered and exited highways and drove wildly through several Buffalo neighborhoods, briefly entering the suburb of Cheektowaga, before turning back toward Buffalo with police officers radioing his route to each other and warning of the danger.
“They’re still shooting. Multiple officers hit!” an officer is heard shouting in a transmission captured by Broadcastify.com.
Three police officers were struck in separate vehicles. All are recovering.
By the time it was over, nine police vehicles were damaged by gunfire, Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia said.
Investigators have yet to determine how many shots were fired by Bell, or how many officers fired their weapons, Flynn said.
Bell is due to appear before a county judge at the hospital Friday for an alleged probation violation related to a 2020 illegal firearms charge in the town of Amherst. While on probation, he was prohibited from carrying a weapon.
The attorney who represented Bell at Thursday's arraignment did not return a call seeking comment on his behalf. | https://www.union-bulletin.com/seattle_times/driver-in-shoot-out-chase-with-buffalo-police-arraigned/article_201666f5-328d-5acb-bedb-eb4b97245fea.html | 2022-04-01T01:05:00Z |
SINGAPORE - When economist Milton Friedman wrote in his 1970 essay that a company's sole responsibility was to shareholders, and not to the public or society, he was addressing the sociopolitical context of that time.
In the years since, the world has changed and the responsibilities of companies and their chief executives have evolved.
Panellists at Thursday's (March 31) Stewardship Asia Roundtable 2022 generally agreed on this during their debate on what it means to be a socially responsible corporate leader.
Professor Arnoud De Meyer, chairman of the Stewardship Asia Centre, pointed out that the broader stakeholder was more important than the company shareholder in today's corporate context.
"Professor Friedman's thesis was based on several assumptions," he said.
"These included perfect market transparency, no externalities and the assumption that we can write perfect contracts.
"It was a styled model that does not exist in reality."
He was referring to the groundbreaking essay by the American economist published in the New York Times in 1970.
The Nobel laureate argued that a company had no social responsibility to the public or society.
Its one and only responsibility was to its shareholders.
This theory and the resultant belief in "trickle down economics and wealth" carried a lot of weight through the 1980s and 1990s, with powerful proponents like then United States President Ronald Reagan and then British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
They implemented hard-nosed monetary policies espoused by the late economist.
Prof De Meyer said today's world is a very different place, facing very different and complex challenges - such as climate change, wealth disparity and social disruption - which cannot be addressed by such simple theories.
"Companies have a broader purpose in today's real world," he noted.
"The question is, what is this purpose and how does it align with the needs of society?"
Fellow panellist, Professor Narayan Pant, leadership development chair at Insead, said that while there was no argument about the goal of maximising stakeholder returns rather than just shareholder returns, the question was about how to get there.
"CEOs need to be incentivised, and there has to be accountability," he said. "What are the best mechanisms to achieve this in today's context?"
Mr Patrick Daniel, who sits on the board of SPH Media Trust, pointed to company boards as key players in this, adding: "Boards must spell out the role and responsibilities of the CEO.
"They must define the values of the company and identify its various stakeholders."
Mr Daniel, who was interim CEO of SPH Media Trust, added that the board should also set key performance targets which go beyond just profitability.
But he warned that even while holding a CEO responsible for sustainability and social targets, the challenge was also to ensure that these goals do not clash with the profit objectives of the company.
Joining the panel via video from the US was CNN Business anchor Richard Quest, who suggested that many corporate boards were packed with cronies of the senior management who might not set the appropriate targets.
"The CEOs themselves need a strong moral compass on the issues of the day," he added.
Panellists noted that given today's context, CEOs who were purely profit-driven and ignored environmental, social and societal issues would face serious long-term challenges in growing their companies as they would not be able to retain talent or attract investments. | https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/companies-today-must-strike-balance-between-profit-and-purpose-panel | 2022-04-01T01:05:00Z |
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UK doctor discusses OB-GYN shortage in rural Kentucky areas
MOREHEAD, Ky. (WKYT) - Health experts say that not having enough OB-GYNs can reduce the level of care for women living in rural Kentucky.
Dr. Rebecca Todd is the only obstetrician gynecologist who lives in the Morehead area and works full time at UK’s St. Claire Women’s Health Unit. She says that the clinic sees thousands of women, which puts a strain on her and her staff.
“There’s only so much that one or two people can handle,” said Dr. Todd.
But the lack of women health care providers has an even bigger impact. Todd says that some of her patients have traveled hours to see her. The long distance increases the chance that women will delay much needed care.
“They can put off an evaluation like abnormal uterine bleeding, so weird bleeding from the uterus, and ultimately it turns out to be cancer,” said Dr. Todd.
Even though rural communities have medical professionals like nurse practitioners and family physicians, Dr. Todd says that sometimes women need more specialized care that only an OB-GYN can provide.
UK St. Claire is working to recruit more OB-GYNs to the area. Todd believes that can begin with finding people who already live in the community.
“People who want to live and work in rural Kentucky, especially Eastern Kentucky, are people who grew up in this area,” said Dr. Todd.
Dr. Todd says it’s important to undergo those routine health care screenings. She says if something is wrong, the sooner doctors catch it, the better.
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Oscars producer Will Packer said Los Angeles police were ready to arrest Will Smith after Smith slapped Chris Rock on the Academy Awards stage.
“They were saying, you know, this is battery, was a word they used in that moment," Packer said in a clip released by ABC News Thursday night of an interview he gave to “Good Morning America.” “They said we will go get him. We are prepared. We’re prepared to get him right now. You can press charges, we can arrest him. They were laying out the options.”
But Packer said Rock was “very dismissive” of the idea.
“He was like, ‘No, no, no, I’m fine,” Packer said. "And even to the point where I said, ‘Rock, let them finish.’ The LAPD officers finished laying out what his options were and they said, ‘Would you like us to take any action?’ And he said no.”
The LAPD said in a statement after Sunday night's ceremony that they were aware of the incident, and that Rock had declined to file a police report. The department declined comment Thursday on Packer's interview, a longer version of which will air on Friday morning.
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The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences met Wednesday to initiate disciplinary proceedings against Smith for violations against the group’s standards of conduct. Smith could be suspended, expelled or otherwise sanctioned.
The academy said in a statement that “Mr. Smith’s actions at the 94th Oscars were a deeply shocking, traumatic event to witness in-person and on television."
Without giving specifics, the academy said Smith was asked to leave the ceremony at the Dolby Theatre, but refused to do so.
Smith strode from his front row seat on to the stage and slapped Rock after a joke Rock made about Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, when he was on stage to present the Oscar for best documentary.
On Monday, Smith issued an apology to Rock, the academy and to viewers, saying “I was out of line and I was wrong.”
The academy said Smith has the opportunity to defend himself in a written response before the board meets again on April 18.
Rock publicly addressed the incident for the first time, but only briefly, at the beginning of a standup show Wednesday night in Boston, where he was greeted by a thunderous standing ovation. He said “I’m still kind of processing what happened.”
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By The Associated Press
The last Russian troops left the Chernobyl nuclear plant early Friday, according to the Ukrainian government agency responsible for the exclusion zone around the plant.
Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said Russian troops who dug trenches in the forest were exposed to radiation, but that could not be confirmed.
The Ukrainian nuclear operator company Energoatom said Thursday that Russian troops were headed toward Ukraine’s border with Belarus.
Energoatom said that the Russian military was also preparing to leave Slavutych, a nearby city where power plant workers live.
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KEY DEVELOPMENTS IN THE RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR:
— Heavy fighting rages near Kyiv as Russia appears to regroup
— Kremlin decree says foreign currency can still buy natural gas
— As Russia sees tech brain drain, other nations hope to gain
— Ukraine refugees encouraged to find work as exodus slows
— Ukrainians in US mobilize to help expected refugees
— Go to https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine for more coverage
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OTHER DEVELOPMENTS:
LVIV, UKRAINE — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said after Russian troops withdrew from the north and center of the country, the situation has been heating up in the southeast where Russian forces are building up for new powerful attacks.
In his nighttime video address to the nation Thursday, Zelenskyy said it was heartening for all Ukrainians to see Russian troops retreating from north of Kyiv, from around the northern town of Chernihiv and from Sumy in the northeast. By he urged Ukrainians not to let up, saying the withdrawal was just a Russian tactic.
“We know their intentions. We know what they are planning and what they are doing,” Zelenskyy said. “We know that they are moving away from those areas where we hit them in order to focus on other, very important ones where it may be difficult for us.
“We all want to win,” Zelenskyy added. “But there will be battles ahead. We still have to go through a very difficult path ahead to get everything we are striving for.”
Zelenskyy said he spoke Thursday with European Council President Charles Michel and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, while his adviser spoke with U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan.
“We need more support from our partners right now when Russian troops are concentrating additional forces in certain areas,” Zelenskyy said.
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WASHINGTON — The top-ranking Ukrainian Catholic cleric in the United States warned Thursday that religious minorities in the Eastern European country stand to be “crushed” if Moscow gains control, as fighting raged on more than a month after the Russian invasion began.
Archbishop Borys Gudziak said groups at risk include Catholics, Muslims and Orthodox who have broken away from the patriarch of Moscow.
Gudziak also cited reports that Russian forces have damaged two Holocaust memorials and Moscow’s false portrayal of Ukraine as a “Nazi” state although Ukraine overwhelmingly elected a Jewish president in Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
“What is at stake for the people of faith is their freedom to practice their faith,” Gudziak said during an online panel discussion on the war, hosted by the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life at Georgetown University.
Gudziak is head of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia and president of Ukrainian Catholic University in Lviv, Ukraine. He also oversees external relations for the Kyiv-based Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church.
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WASHINGTON — The Pentagon says an initial half-dozen shipments of weapons and other security assistance have reached Ukraine as part of the $800 million package of aid that President Joe Biden approved on March 16.
Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said Thursday that the shipments included Javelin anti-tank weapons, Stinger anti-aircraft missile systems, body armor, medical supplies and other material. He said the 100 Switchblade armed drones that Biden approved as part of the package have not yet been delivered.
Kirby said the $800 million in assistance is likely to be fully delivered within about two weeks. It also includes Mi-17 helicopters, small arms, ammunition, vehicles, secure communications systems, and satellite imagery and analysis capability.
Separately, Kirby said U.S. troops are not training Ukrainian troops in Poland but are acting as liaisons with Ukrainian personnel who cross the border into Poland to take possession of U.S. security assistance. He noted that the standard U.S. military training mission that had existed in Ukraine for years was suspended shortly before Russia invaded.
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DOHA, Qatar — A video showing the head of Ukrainian soccer wearing an armored vest on the streets of Kyiv brought the impact of Russia’s war into the FIFA Congress.
Andriy Pavelko used a recorded message to the gathering in Qatar on Thursday to talk about the deaths of footballers even as the sport “has taken a back seat in our country.”
The gathering in Doha featured delegates from Russia, including Alexey Sorokin, the chief executive of Russia’s 2018 World Cup organizing committee.
Russia won’t be in the draw for the World Cup on Friday after being disqualified from playing internationally by FIFA over the war. Ukraine can still qualify but its playoff semifinal against Scotland has been postponed until June with the hope the team will be in a position to return to the field by then.
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LVIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s ombudsperson says that at least one person has been killed and four others have been wounded in the Russian shelling of a humanitarian convoy.
Ukrainian Human Rights Commissioner Lyudmyla Denisova said those who came under the shelling on Thursday were volunteers accompanying a convoy of buses sent to the northern city of Chernihiv to evacuate residents.
She said that the Russian forces besieging Chernihiv have made it impossible to evacuate civilians from the city that has been cut from food, water and other supplies.
The Russian shelling continued two days after Moscow announced it would scale back military operations around Kyiv and Chernihiv.
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BERLIN — The International Atomic Energy Agency says it has been informed by Ukraine that the Russian forces which were in control of the Chernobyl nuclear plant have “in writing, transferred control” of the facility to Ukrainian personnel.
Ukraine said three convoys of Russian forces have already left the site toward Belarus, while the remaining troops were presumed to be preparing to leave, the agency said Thursday.
The IAEA added that it was in close consultations with Ukrainian authorities on sending a first assistance and support mission to Chernobyl in the next few days.
The agency said it has not been able to confirm reports of Russian forces receiving high doses of radiation while being inside the exclusion zone of the now-closed plant, but is seeking further information in order to provide an independent assessment of the situation.
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ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan renewed his offer to host a meeting between the Ukrainian and Russian leaders during a telephone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
A statement from Erdogan’s office said the Turkish president also told Zelenskyy Thursday that a meeting between Ukrainian and Russian negotiators who met in Istanbul earlier this week had given “a meaningful impetus” to efforts to end the fighting.
Earlier this week, Ukraine’s delegation laid out a framework under which the country would declare itself neutral and its security would be guaranteed by an array of nations, including Turkey.
Meanwhile, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said during a joint news conference with a top Turkish Cypriot official that Erdogan also is expected to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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WASHINGTON — U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday said there’s “no clear evidence” that Vladimir Putin is scaling back military operations around Kyiv and suggested that the Russian president may have ordered some of his advisers fired or placed under house arrest.
Biden told reporters that “there’s some indication” that Putin has taken those steps against some of his advisers. He added, “But I don’t want to put too much stock in that at this time because we don’t have that much hard evidence.”
The White House on Wednesday released unclassified intelligence findings that Putin is being misinformed by his advisors about how badly the Russian military is performing.
The president made the comments after formally announcing that the U.S. would release 1 million barrels of oil per day from the nation’s strategic petroleum reserve in hopes of easing surging gasoline prices.
Biden also reiterated that his administration remains skeptical that Russia will scale back operations around Kyiv as Moscow announced earlier this week.
Russian forces continued to shell Kyiv suburbs Thursday, two days after the Kremlin announced it would significantly scale back operations near both the capital and the northern city of Chernihiv.
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UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. humanitarian coordinator in Ukraine says the United Nations and its partners have delivered supplies for thousands of people in the country’s northeast but have been unable to reach some encircled cities in the south.
Osnat Lubrani said Thursday that food rations from the humanitarian organization People in Need and the U.N. World Food Program will benefit nearly 6,000 people in Sumy and areas including Trostianets and Okhtyrka.
In addition, she said, basic household items including blankets and kettles from the U.N. refugee agency will support 1,500 people and sanitation kits will help 6,000 people with hygiene and drinking water.
Lubrani said medical supplies and trauma kits from the U.N. World Health Organization will treat 150 patients needing intensive care for serious injuries while other medical supplies will support 10,000 people for three months.
Shei said the U.N.-facilitated humanitarian notification system with Ukraine and Russia enabled safe passage for the convoy to Sumy on Thursday “but this is clearly not enough.” Efforts over the past month to reach Mauripol, Kherson and other encircled cities in the south have been unsuccessful because of safety concerns.
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BERLIN — The U.N. nuclear watchdog says its director-general has arrived in Russia’s Baltic Sea exclave of Kaliningrad for talks with senior Russian officials.
The International Atomic Energy Agency didn’t specify in a tweet whom exactly Rafael Mariano Grossi will meet on Friday or give further details of his agenda.
He arrived in Kaliningrad Thursday following a visit to Ukraine, where he visited a nuclear power plant and conferred with the energy minister and other officials on efforts to ensure the safety of Ukraine’s nuclear power plants.
Ukraine has 15 active nuclear reactors at four plants — one of which, at Zaporizhzhia, is under the Russian military’s control.
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GENEVA — A team with the International Committee of the Red Cross has arrived in a Ukraine-held city where staff are preparing to take civilians out of the beleaguered port city of Mariupol.
Julien Lerisson, deputy director of operations for the ICRC, said Thursday that the team assembling in the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia, has medicines, food, water, hygiene items and other essentials.
He said the organization has high-level agreement for the mission but is focused on making sure “the order trickles down the chain of command,” allowing the team to enter and leave Mariupol safely.
The Russian military has said it committed to a cease-fire along the route from Mariupol to Zaporizhzhia. Ukrainian authorities have said 45 buses would be sent to collect citizens and provide resources to those who remain.
Lucile Marbeau, a staff member with the ICRC team hoping to enter Mariupol, said on Thursday: “We’re here because really, we hope to be able to facilitate safe passage for civilians desperately wanting to flee Mariupol.”
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LONDON — Britain’s defense minister says Ukraine’s international allies have agreed to send more military equipment, including artillery ammunition and armored vehicles.
U.K. Defence Secretary Ben Wallace held a conference call Thursday with defense ministers from more than 35 countries, including the United States, New Zealand, South Korea and Japan.
Wallace said that as a result “there will be more lethal aid going into Ukraine.” He said that would include “more long-range artillery, ammunition predominantly,” to help counter Russia’s bombardment of Ukraine’s cities.
Wallace said Ukraine was “also looking for armoured vehicles of some types, not tanks necessarily, but certainly protective vehicles.”
He said allies were also “looking to see what more we can do” to help Ukraine defend its coastline.
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WASHINGTON — The Biden administration has sanctioned an employee of a state-affiliated Russian defense firm that developed malicious software that was used to target the energy sector.
The Treasury Department on Thursday sanctioned Evgeny Viktorovich Gladkikh. He was one of four Russians charged in Justice Department indictments unsealed last week that alleged the hacking by Russia of critical infrastructure around the globe, including in the U.S. energy and aviation sectors.
Among the thousands of computers targeted in some 135 countries were of a Saudi petro-chemical plant where the hackers overrode safety controls.
That hack is singled out in a Treasury Department release announcing sanctions against Gladikh and several other employees of the research firm. In total, the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control announced that it was designating 21 entities and 13 individuals, including in the aerospace, marine and electronics sectors.
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LVIV, Ukraine — Russian troops were leaving the Chernobyl nuclear power plant and heading towards Ukraine’s border with Belarus, the Ukrainian nuclear operator company said Thursday.
The operator, Energoatom, said that the Russian military was also preparing to leave Slavutych, a nearby city where power plant workers live.
Energoatom also said reports were confirmed that the Russians dug trenches in the Red Forest, the 10-square-kilometer (nearly four-square-mile) area surrounding the Chernobyl plant within the Exclusion Zone, and received “significant doses of radiation.”
The Russian troops “panicked at the first sign of illness,” which “showed up very quickly,” and began to prepare to leave, the operator said. The claim couldn’t be independently verified.
Energoatom said the Russians have signed a document confirming the handover of the Chernobyl plant and stating that the plant’s administration doesn’t have any complaints about the Russian troops who were “guarding” the facility.
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LONDON — The head of Britain’s military says Russian President Vladimir Putin has “already lost” in Ukraine and is weaker than he was before the invasion.
Adm. Tony Radakin at a think-tank seminar Thursday in London said Moscow’s aim to “take the whole of Ukraine” fell apart. He added that the coming weeks “will continue to be very difficult” for Ukraine.
“But in many ways, Putin has already lost,” he said. “Far from being the far-sighted manipulator of events that he would have us believe, Putin has damaged himself through a series of catastrophic misjudgements.”
Radakin also said there was “disquiet” at all levels of Russia’s military about the campaign, from troops who were not told they were invading Ukraine up to senior commanders.
Western officials say Putin’s small inner circle is not giving him the true picture of the war, and his isolation may have contributed to miscalculating the strength of resistance Russian troops would meet.
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BERLIN — The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe expressed regret Thursday at Russia’s decision to veto the extension of its observer mission in Ukraine.
The OSCE’s special monitoring mission has been present in Ukraine since 2014, when fighting between Ukrainians and Russia-backed separatists broke out in the country’s eastern regions after Russia’s annexation of Crimea.
Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau, who holds the OSCE rotating chair, said the observers had played a “crucial role by providing objective information on the security and humanitarian situation on the ground and relentlessly working to ease the effects of the conflict on the civilian population” in Ukraine for the past eight year.
The Vienna-based body’s secretary general, Helga Maria Schmid, expressed gratitude to the mission’s members, several of whom were wounded or killed over the years.
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BERLIN — Germany’s economy minister says Europe should impose additional sanctions on Russia to prevent what he described as a “barbaric” war in Ukraine.
Robert Habeck said he discussed what further measures could be taken with his French counterpart during a bilateral meeting in Berlin on Thursday.
“The last package (of sanctions) doesn’t need to be the final one, it should not be the final one,” he told reporters, adding that he and French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire had “identified additional points that could be included in a (sanctions) package.”
Habeck declined to elaborate on what those points might be.
Speaking ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement on new rules requiring countries to pay for Russia’s natural gas sales in rubles, Habeck insisted that contracts would be adhered to. These stipulate payment in euros or dollars.
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BERLIN — The Austrian and German leaders have underlined their rejection of a halt to Russian energy deliveries at this point.
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer noted that several central and eastern European countries depend to one extent or another on Russian gas deliveries.
He and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz argued that existing sanctions already are having a significant effect and said they need time to switch to new providers and renewable energy sources.
Nehammer said that “sanctions only make sense … when they hit those they are supposed to hit, and don’t weaken those who carry out sanctions.”
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ROME — A Kremlin decree says “unfriendly countries” can continue to pay for natural gas in foreign currency through a Russian bank that will convert the money into rubles.
The decree published Thursday by state media came a day after the leaders of Italy and Germany said they received assurances from President Vladimir Putin.
Putin talked tougher, saying Russia will start accepting ruble payments starting Friday for Western countries that imposed sanctions over its conflict with Ukraine. He said contracts will be stopped if buyers don’t sign up to the new conditions, including opening ruble accounts in Russian banks.
European leaders had rejected paying for deliveries in rubles, saying it would undermine sanctions imposed because of the war in Ukraine.
The decree Putin signed and published by state news agency RIA Novosti says a designated bank will open two accounts for each buyer, one in foreign currency and one in rubles. The buyers will pay in foreign currency and authorize the bank to sell that currency for rubles, which are placed in the second account, where the gas is formally purchased.
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ROME — Italy’s leader is urging Europe to “cultivate all available land” as a partial remedy to reductions in agricultural imports, especially of Russian grain, due to the war in Ukraine.
Premier Mario Draghi told reporters on Thursday that under existing agricultural practices in the European Union 10% of land is purposely left fallow, but that must now change as European countries search for ways to reduce dependency on farm imports.
It’s not clear whether Ukraine, one of the world’s largest exporters of wheat, maize and sunflower oil, might be able to salvage any of this planting season.
Meanwhile, Draghi noted that Western Europe will be looking to food producers like Canada, the United States and Argentina to help make up the shortfall of imports from Ukraine and Russia.
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STOCKHOLM — The deputy director of Sweden’s Military Intelligence and Security agency says Russia has made “a strategic miscalculation when invading Ukraine.”
Daniel Olsson said the invasion of Ukraine “has shown that the Russian leadership is ready to take great risks, larger than previously taken.”
The government agency’s analysis suggested a likely “a western containment of Russia,” including reducing trade in Russian energy.
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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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Title IX has been a passionate subject for Candace Parker ever since she learned of its impact while doing a paper on it in the eighth grade.
So, it is no surprise her first documentary as an executive producer is about the landmark legislation. On Saturday, “Title IX: 37 Words That Changed America,” will open coverage of the men’s Final Four on TBS at 1 p.m. EDT.
“I sit here because of Title IX. Although we have so many wins, we have so much further to go. That’s why we went with having the Title IX story told through my eyes so that you can see if Title IX didn’t exist, I wouldn’t exist,” Parker said.
Parker considers herself a first-generation benefactor of Title IX, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. It states: “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”
Parker’s mother, Sara, attended Iowa before Title IX became law. Candace’s 12-year old daughter, Lailaa Nicole Williams, will have more opportunities.
“It means a lot to be able to have my mom and my daughter be a part of this,” Parker said. “I have inspiration from my mom and her story. And then as well for my daughter, I want to continue to open up doors, and I don’t want her to see limitations.”
The documentary also comes as inequities between the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments are coming under intense scrutiny.
“Something as simple as March Madness, right? Like, now women can use that. That’s unbelievable. It’s 2022,” Parker said. “But things are changing. But it still doesn’t take away that we still have so much farther to go. I think that’s the whole point of doing this documentary is if you invest, it’s not a charity, it’s an investment. And it’s an honest investment of trying to make it work. And I think for so long, we just existed; women’s sports existed as something that had to be there. And now we look at it as an investment, and then I think we can start moving things forward."
Parker won a pair of NCAA championships at Tennessee while being coached by one of the pioneers of Title IX, the late Pat Summitt. Parker has parlayed that experience into a successful career as a two-time WNBA champion and MVP and two gold medals in the Olympics.
Parker is also an accomplished analyst for Turner Sports on its NBA and NCAA Tournament coverage since 2018. During discussions about a contract extension at Turner, Parker and her representatives first pitched the idea of a documentary. It got the green light for production last November.
The documentary includes interviews with Billie Jean King, Peyton Manning, Lisa Leslie, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
“There’s a number of influential voices that I think I have to pinch myself to realize that they’re a part of it,” Parker said. “To have Billie Jean King, like the 10-year-old girl that did a biography project on her, I just think it’s just so special.
“Title IX doesn’t just impact women. To watch Peyton Manning talk about how Pat really influenced his life, as a competitor and just as an individual. To see somebody that is an icon to say that I think speaks to how valuable women in leadership positions are.”
Having the documentary tip-off Turner’s Final Four coverage on Saturday should give it a broader audience. “The Arena” will air following the documentary and focus on the impact of Title IX on sports and society.
This is also the first project for Parker’s production company — Baby Hair Productions — and was also produced with Scout Productions.
“Having a diverse audience, that’s not just the women and girls, we want everyone to see how impactful and powerful women are in society,” Parker said. “To have this be something that we talk about, especially after with ‘The Arena' show, I think it speaks to just how important it is.”
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Oscars producer says police offered to arrest Will Smith
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oscars producer Will Packer said Los Angeles police were ready to arrest Will Smith after Smith slapped Chris Rock on the Academy Awards stage.
“They were saying, you know, this is battery, was a word they used in that moment,” Packer said in a clip released by ABC News Thursday night of an interview he gave to “Good Morning America.” “They said we will go get him. We are prepared. We’re prepared to get him right now. You can press charges, we can arrest him. They were laying out the options.”
But Packer said Rock was “very dismissive” of the idea.
“He was like, ‘No, no, no, I’m fine,” Packer said. “And even to the point where I said, ‘Rock, let them finish.’ The LAPD officers finished laying out what his options were and they said, ‘Would you like us to take any action?’ And he said no.”
The LAPD said in a statement after Sunday night’s ceremony that they were aware of the incident, and that Rock had declined to file a police report. The department declined comment Thursday on Packer’s interview, a longer version of which will air on Friday morning.
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences met Wednesday to initiate disciplinary proceedings against Smith for violations against the group’s standards of conduct. Smith could be suspended, expelled or otherwise sanctioned.
The academy said in a statement that “Mr. Smith’s actions at the 94th Oscars were a deeply shocking, traumatic event to witness in-person and on television.”
Without giving specifics, the academy said Smith was asked to leave the ceremony at the Dolby Theatre, but refused to do so.
Smith strode from his front row seat on to the stage and slapped Rock after a joke Rock made about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, when he was on stage to present the Oscar for best documentary.
On Monday, Smith issued an apology to Rock, the academy and to viewers, saying “I was out of line and I was wrong.”
The academy said Smith has the opportunity to defend himself in a written response before the board meets again on April 18.
Rock publicly addressed the incident for the first time, but only briefly, at the beginning of a standup show Wednesday night in Boston, where he was greeted by a thunderous standing ovation. He said “I’m still kind of processing what happened.”
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SHANGHAI, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 51job, Inc. (Nasdaq: JOBS) ("51job" or the "Company"), a leading provider of integrated human resource services in China, announced today its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year of 2021 ended December 31, 2021.
Fourth Quarter 2021 Financial Highlights:
- Net revenues increased 15.7% over Q4 2020 to RMB1,345.2 million (US$211.1 million)
- Online recruitment services revenues increased 12.0%
- Other human resource related revenues increased 19.0%
- Income from operations was RMB304.6 million (US$47.8 million)
- Fully diluted earnings per share was RMB5.23 (US$0.82)
- Non-GAAP adjusted fully diluted earnings per share[1] was RMB5.99 (US$0.94)
Fiscal Year 2021 Financial Highlights:
- Net revenues increased 19.8% from 2020 to RMB4,420.4 million (US$693.7 million)
- Online recruitment services revenues increased 11.6%
- Other human resource related revenues increased 31.3%
- Income from operations was RMB551.3 million (US$86.5 million)
- Fully diluted earnings per share was RMB9.40 (US$1.47)
- Non-GAAP adjusted fully diluted earnings per share was RMB13.12 (US$2.06)
Fourth Quarter 2021 Unaudited Financial Results
Net revenues for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2021 were RMB1,345.2 million (US$211.1 million), an increase of 15.7% from RMB1,163.1 million for the same quarter in 2020.
Online recruitment services revenues for the fourth quarter of 2021 increased 12.0% to RMB617.7 million (US$96.9 million) compared with RMB551.6 million for the same quarter in 2020, primarily due to an improvement in hiring sentiment, demand and activity from employers in 2021.
Other human resource related revenues for the fourth quarter of 2021 increased 19.0% to RMB727.5 million (US$114.2 million) from RMB611.5 million for the same quarter in 2020. The growth was primarily driven by robust employer demand for seasonal campus recruitment, business process outsourcing and training services in 2021.
Cost of services for the fourth quarter of 2021 increased 29.1% to RMB535.2 million (US$84.0 million) from RMB414.5 million for the same quarter in 2020, primarily due to higher employee compensation expenses, headcount additions and greater direct costs, such as venue rental, media production and technology support, incurred in providing campus recruitment services to employers. Gross profit for the fourth quarter of 2021 increased 8.2% to RMB810.0 million (US$127.1 million) from RMB748.6 million for the same quarter in 2020. Gross margin, which is gross profit as a percentage of net revenues, was 60.2% in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared with 64.4% for the same quarter in 2020.
Operating expenses for the fourth quarter of 2021 increased 28.9% to RMB505.4 million (US$79.3 million) from RMB392.0 million for the same quarter in 2020. Sales and marketing expenses for the fourth quarter of 2021 increased 34.3% to RMB403.6 million (US$63.3 million) from RMB300.6 million for the same quarter in 2020, primarily due to higher employee compensation expenses, staff additions and greater spending on advertising and brand awareness campaigns. Advertising and promotion expenses increased 27.7% to RMB90.0 million (US$14.1 million) for the fourth quarter of 2021 from RMB70.5 million for the same quarter in 2020.
General and administrative expenses for the fourth quarter of 2021 increased 11.3% to RMB101.8 million (US$16.0 million) from RMB91.4 million for the same quarter in 2020, primarily due to higher employee compensation expenses
Income from operations for the fourth quarter of 2021 was RMB304.6 million (US$47.8 million) compared with RMB356.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2020. Operating margin, which is income from operations as a percentage of net revenues, was 22.6% for the fourth quarter of 2021 compared with 30.7% for the same quarter in 2020. Excluding share-based compensation expense, operating margin would have been 24.9% for the fourth quarter of 2021 compared with 33.7% for the same quarter in 2020.
The Company recognized a loss from foreign currency translation of RMB10.9 million (US$1.7 million) in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared with RMB33.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, primarily due to the impact of the change in exchange rate between the Renminbi and the U.S. dollar on the Company's U.S. dollar cash deposits.
The Company recognized a mark-to-market, non-cash loss of RMB10.7 million (US$1.7 million) in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared with RMB9.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2020 associated with a change in fair value of listed equity securities investment in Huali University Group Limited, which is traded on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The Company also recognized RMB3.4 million (US$0.5 million) in professional services fees and administrative expenses related to the proposed going-private transaction in the fourth quarter of 2021.
Other income in the fourth quarter of 2021 included local government financial subsidies of RMB98.6 million (US$15.5 million) compared with RMB14.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2020.
Net income attributable to 51job for the fourth quarter of 2021 was RMB355.2 million (US$55.7 million) compared with RMB342.0 million for the same quarter in 2020. Fully diluted earnings per share for the fourth quarter of 2021 was RMB5.23 (US$0.82) compared with RMB5.01 for the same quarter in 2020.
In the fourth quarter of 2021, total share-based compensation expense was RMB29.9 million (US$4.7 million) compared with RMB35.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2020.
Excluding share-based compensation expense, loss from foreign currency translation and change in fair value of listed equity securities investment, as well as the related tax effect of these items, non-GAAP adjusted net income attributable to 51job for the fourth quarter of 2021 was RMB406.7 million (US$63.8 million) compared with RMB420.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2020. Non-GAAP adjusted fully diluted earnings per share was RMB5.99 (US$0.94) in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared with RMB6.16 in the fourth quarter of 2020.
Fiscal Year 2021 Unaudited Financial Results
Net revenues in 2021 were RMB4,420.4 million (US$693.7 million), an increase of 19.8% from RMB3,689.0 million in 2020
Online recruitment services revenues in 2021 increased 11.6% to RMB2,396.2 million (US$376.0 million) from RMB2,147.3 million in 2020. The increase was primarily due to the improvement in business activity and more recruitment needs of employers in China in 2021.
Other human resource related revenues in 2021 increased 31.3% to RMB2,024.2 million (US$317.6 million) from RMB1,541.6 million in 2020, primarily due to resilient customer demand and usage of the Company's training, campus recruitment, placement and business process outsourcing services.
Cost of services in 2021 increased 32.9% to RMB1,676.7 million (US$263.1 million) from RMB1,261.7 million in 2020, primarily due to higher employee compensation expenses and headcount additions. Gross profit in 2021 increased 13.0% to RMB2,743.7 million (US$430.5 million) from RMB2,427.2 million in 2020. Gross margin was 62.1% in 2021 compared with 65.8% in 2020.
Income from operations in 2021 decreased 36.4% to RMB551.3 million (US$86.5 million) from RMB867.1 million in 2020, primarily due to the significant increase in sales and marketing expenses in 2021. Operating margin was 12.5% in 2021 compared with 23.5% in 2020. Excluding share-based compensation expense, operating margin would have been 15.9% in 2021 compared with 27.4% in 2020.
Net income attributable to 51job in 2021 was RMB640.7 million (US$100.5 million) compared with RMB1,097.3 million in 2020. Fully diluted earnings per share in 2021 was RMB9.40 (US$1.47) compared with RMB16.12 in 2020.
Excluding share-based compensation expense, loss from foreign currency translation, and changes in fair value of listed equity securities investment and long-term investment, as well as the related tax effect of these items, non-GAAP adjusted net income attributable to 51job in 2021 was RMB894.4 million (US$140.4 million) compared with RMB1,243.9 million in 2020. Non-GAAP adjusted fully diluted earnings per share was RMB13.12 (US$2.06) in 2021 compared with RMB18.28 in 2020.
As of December 31, 2021, cash and short-term investments totaled RMB10,587.0 million (US$1,661.3 million) compared with RMB10,761.9 million as of December 31, 2020.
Currency Convenience Translation
For the convenience of readers, certain Renminbi amounts have been translated into U.S. dollar amounts at the rate of RMB6.3726 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate on December 30, 2021 in New York for cable transfers of Renminbi as set forth in the H.10 weekly statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement the consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"), 51job uses non-GAAP financial measures of income before income tax expense, income tax expense, adjusted net income, adjusted net income attributable to 51job and adjusted earnings per share, which are adjusted from results based on GAAP to exclude share-based compensation expense, loss from foreign currency translation and changes in fair value of listed equity securities investment and long-term investment, as well as the related tax effect of these items. The Company believes excluding share-based compensation expense and its related tax effect from its non-GAAP financial measures is useful for its management and investors to assess and analyze the Company's core operating results as such expense is not directly attributable to the underlying performance of the Company's business operations and do not impact its cash earnings. The Company believes excluding loss from foreign currency translation and changes in fair value of listed equity securities investment and long-term investment, as well as the related tax effect, from its non-GAAP financial measures is useful for its management and investors as such translation, mark-to-market gain or loss is not indicative of the Company's core business operations and will not result in cash settlement nor impact the Company's cash earnings. 51job also believes these non-GAAP financial measures excluding share-based compensation expense, loss from foreign currency translation and changes in fair value of listed equity securities investment and long-term investment, as well as the related tax effect of these items, are important in helping investors to understand the Company's current financial performance and future prospects and to compare business trends among different reporting periods on a consistent basis. The presentation of these additional measures should not be considered a substitute for or superior to GAAP results or as being comparable to results reported or forecasted by other companies. The non-GAAP measures have been reconciled to GAAP measures in the attached financial statements.
About 51job
Founded in 1998, 51job is a leading provider of integrated human resource services in China. With a comprehensive suite of HR solutions, 51job meets the needs of enterprises and job seekers through the entire talent management cycle, from initial recruitment to employee retention and career development. The Company's main online recruitment platforms (http://www.51job.com, http://www.yingjiesheng.com, http://www.51jingying.com, http://www.lagou.com, and http://www.51mdd.com), as well as mobile applications, connect millions of people with employment opportunities every day. 51job also provides a number of other value-added HR services, including business process outsourcing, training, professional assessment, campus recruitment, executive search and compensation analysis. 51job has a call center in Wuhan and a nationwide network of sales and service locations spanning more than 30 cities across China.
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The Nadleh Whut’en First Nation in northern B.C. outlined priorities such as an apology from Pope Francis amid discussions at the Vatican in a statement to the press on Wednesday (March 30).
Nadleh Whut’en representatives are part of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) delegation to the Vatican alongside more than 100 First Nations people from across Canada including residential school survivors, elders, youth and support staff.
Nadleh Whut’en is calling on the Pope to visit the site of the former Lejac Indian Residential School to “further discuss reparations and a better path forward” as part of an apology for the role the Catholic Church played in the residential school system in Canada.
The school was operated by the Catholic Church under contract with the Canadian government from when it opened in 1922 until 1976. First Nations say hundreds of their children were forced to attend Lejac, many never to return home.
Nadleh Whut’en Chief Larry Nooski said the Catholic Church “has yet to apologize, compensate or meaningfully support reconciliation” with Nadleh Whut’en and more than 70 B.C. First Nation communities that had their children taken to Lejac.
“This meeting with Pope Francis, to witness an apology, is a historic moment for Nadleh Whut’en and other First Nations from across Canada,” Nooski wrote.
“Many survivors of the Lejac Indian Residential School carry pain and suffering as a result of abuse from priests and nuns at the school.”
Nadleh Whut’en delegates Eleanor Nooski and Tanya Stump said they will prioritize the return of stolen artifacts and access to Vatican archives.
READ MORE: Nadleh Whut’en delegates prepare for Vatican visit to push for residential school archives
The First Nation is also seeking for Rose Prince to be officially recognized as a saint. Prince died in 1949 of tuberculosis. Since 1990, the devout have held pilgrimages to her grave at Lejac where Father Joules Goulet’s prayers and anointments are said to heal the chronically injured.
The First Nation said discussions with the Catholic Church must also include the “rejection and retraction” of the “doctrine of discovery.” Papal laws gave license to explorers to claim terra nullius [vacant land] in the name of their sovereign and defined “vacant” as not populated by Christians.
Nadleh Whut’en Chief and Council offered prayers and support for all delegates to the Vatican saying the First Nation continue will continue to seek justice, restitution and apology for the harms committed by the Catholic Church to their children.
READ MORE: Nadleh Whut’en First Nation plans for unmarked grave search at Lejac residential school site
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Dallas-based advertising agency TRG announced last week that it has relocated its headquarters and signed a long-term lease at The Stack Deep Ellum, according to a news release.
The lease is for approximately 101,808 square feet in the building over multiple floors. TRG — formerly known as The Richards Group — is relocating from its office in Uptown.
“TRG is a Dallas agency through and through, and we chose earlier this year to build on our successful refresh in 2021 by joining The Stack Deep Ellum,” TRG CEO Glenn Dady said in the release. “The neighborhood’s energy and the excitement of the surrounding thriving businesses in the heart of the city we love make it the perfect place to continue growing creatively, in a unique space that puts us at the forefront of the advertising landscape. We’re thrilled to move to our new home early next year.”
TRG is expected to move into The Stack in Q1 of 2023, joining real estate firm Hines, digital life insurance platform Bestow, and third-party logistics company Worldwide Express.
The agreement also secures the remainder of the available space in the building.
“We are thrilled to welcome TRG to The Stack,” Hines Senior Managing Director Ben Brewer said in the release. “Everything from the selection of on-site art to the wellness-focused amenities was imagined to foster collaboration and innovation for the next-gen workforce. We look forward to seeing TRG’s bright future unfold in this new space.”
During lease negotiations, TRG was represented by Robert Blount and Andy Leatherman of JLL, and ALT+CO represented the Stack.
“We are excited to announce that The Stack is 100% leased less than a year following its opening in May 2021,” Westdale President Joe Beard said in the release. “The project’s connectivity-centric spaces coupled with an unmatched location in one of the city’s most authentic and energetic neighborhoods create a true community, and TRG will be a dynamic addition to the building and the area.”
The Stack Deep Ellum is a joint venture between Westdale Real Estate Investment and Management, Ivanhoé Cambridge and Hines.
“TRG’s addition to The Stack Deep Ellum, bringing the project to 100% leased, is an extraordinary milestone given the unprecedented challenges the pandemic created,” said Charlie Musgrave, Senior Director, Office Leasing at Ivanhoé Cambridge. “We believe this proves that the project’s community-centric and highly experiential offering speaks to Dallas’ top tenants and our shared vision that an engaging workspace continues to be relevant to fuel talent engagement, retention and development.” | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/ad-agency-trg-relocate-the-stack-deep-ellum/287-bf1b678d-b99d-4927-8ba2-8b0811233805 | 2022-04-01T01:05:05Z |
How many times have you unwrapped a fast-food burger and noticed that it bears little resemblance to what’s shown in advertisements?
Consumers suing Miami-based Burger King Corporation share your frustration.
The suit claims that meats shown in Burger King’s advertisements and menu illustrations are deceptively larger that what consumers actually get.
When unwrapped, Whoppers are actually wimpy and Big Kings aren’t so regal, it says.
“Burger King materially overstates the size of nearly every menu item in its current advertisements,” claims the lawsuit filed Monday in U.S. District Court in Miami.
The suit seeks damages on behalf of the four plaintiffs and millions of others who it says suffered financial damages when they were deceived by Burger King’s photos into purchasing its comparatively diminutive sandwiches. They also want Burger King to replace the photos with ones showing the products’ actual sizes.
“Burger King advertises its burgers as large burgers compared to competitors and containing oversized meat patties and ingredients that overflow over the bun to make it appear that the burgers are approximately 35% larger in size and contain more than double the meat than the actual burger,” the suit claims.
The consumers said they would not have ordered their Burger King sandwiches if the photos showed the actual size of the products. What they received “is much lower in value than what was promised,” the suit says.
Burger King Corporation declined to comment on the claims, saying through a spokesperson that it “does not comment on pending or potential litigations.”
Nearly all of the Miami-based burger chain’s products are exaggerated in menu illustrations and ads, the suit claims. Those products include all Whopper-branded sandwiches, such as the meatless Impossible Whopper, the Triple Whopper with Cheese, all of the Croissan’wich breakfast sandwiches, the standard hamburger and cheeseburger, and the recently launched Whopper Melts.
A side-by-side comparison shows the chain’s photo of its Big King with two cheese-topped patties extending wider than their bun, piled high with lettuce, onion and pickles. Next to it is the actual Big King, with the meat smaller than the bun and two slices of lettuce poking from the side.
Similar comparisons show beef patties that are much larger in promotional photos of Burger King’s Whopper and newly introduced Whopper Melt than what consumers actually received.
The lawsuit includes complaints posted online by food reviewers and regular consumers. “Yo @BurgerKing,” one Twitter user posted, “why did I just get the #BigKing and this thing looks like the Small Prince? What’s up with that?”
Prior to September 2017, photos of Burger King’s sandwiches “more fairly advertised the size of the Whopper on its website and store menus,” the suit states. But in more recent years, “the burger increased in size by approximately 35% and the amount of beef increased by more than 100%,” it says, adding that the size and amount of ingredients of the actual Whopper has not increased over that time.
Burger King has previously come under fire for overstating its burger sizes, the lawsuit says. About 12 years ago, the United Kingdom’s advertising regulator ordered the company to stop advertising “overstated burgers” after finding that the thickness and height of its burgers were “considerably less” than advertised.
Four plaintiffs are named in the suit, which seeks class action status. One is a full-time Florida resident, two are residents of New York state, and another consumer splits time between the two states.
They are represented by Anthony J. Russo of the Delray Beach-based Russo Firm and New York City-based attorney James C. Kelly.
While undoubtedly relatable to consumers, class-action lawsuits against fast-food giants often fail.
In 2020, a Fort Lauderdale-based district judge dismissed a suit complaining that the chain’s meatless Impossible Burger was deceptively promoted as vegan but cooked on the same surface as beef patties. The judge found that the chain never claimed the burgers were vegan, and that the plaintiffs failed to ask about the cooking method before ordering.
In 2018, a federal judge in Miami struck down a lawsuit against McDonald’s that claimed it was cheating customers by failing to discount prices of Quarter Pounders ordered without cheese. The judge found that the plaintiffs failed to establish that they were entitled to relief for their “unwanted cheese vexation.”
Ron Hurtibise covers business and consumer issues for the South Florida Sun Sentinel. He can be reached by phone at 954-356-4071, on Twitter @ronhurtibise or by email at rhurtibise@sunsentinel.com.
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(ABC4) – Andrew Garfield will star as a LDS Detective in the new show “Under the Banner of Heaven.”
Based on Jon Krakauer’s 2003 book of the same name, the book is loosely based on a true story.
The story covers Detective Jeb Pyre who works to uncover the 1984 murder of Brenda Wright Lafferty and her baby daughter in a suburb of Utah’s Salt Lake Valley.
Under the Banner of Heaven will also star Daisy Edgar Jones, Sam Worthington, and Wyatt Russell.
A trailer for the show can be seen here.
The show will premiere on April 28, 2022, on FX and Hulu. | https://wgno.com/news/entertainment/andrew-garfield-will-star-as-lds-detective-in-new-show/ | 2022-04-01T01:05:06Z |
DUNEDIN, Fla. - Right-hander Jose Berrios will be Toronto’s opening-day starter when the Blue Jays face the Texas Rangers at Rogers Centre on April 8.
The Blue Jays made the announcement Thursday.
The opening-day start will be Berrios’s first with Toronto but third overall. He also did so twice with the Minnesota Twins (2019, ‘20).
Toronto acquired Berrios last summer at the trade deadline from Minnesota. He went 5-4 with a 3.58 earned-run average in 12 starts with the Blue Jays.
Then in the off-season, Berrios signed a seven-year, US$131-million extension with Toronto.
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How should busy, successful parents go about staying in shape these days? Working out in a mask at a gym is an option, but it definitely doesn’t have the convenience or openness that it used to. Home workouts are evolving, but with that, the content for them is heavily, heavily saturated.
There are over 50,000 practicing physical trainers in the United States, and over 30 million fitness videos on YouTube. So it shouldn’t be a surprise that finding well-curated and appropriately priced content has actually become quite difficult. Funneling a wide variety of live and on-demand workouts into one fitness platform, obé Fitness is the answer.
Designed to meet every adult’s every workout need, this fitness platform has focused on using high-end trainers and trendy workout styles to differentiate itself from vast seas videos on YouTube and online. With a subscription, you can tune in for any of the daily 20 live fitness classes on your TV via Roku, FireTV, Chromecast, or AppleTV. On top of that broad, constantly refreshing flow of health and wellness content, you’ll also have access to over 7,000 on-demand classes.
obé Fitness makes it easy for adults with busy, shifting schedules. On top of its broad catalog of classes that include yoga, HIIT, cardio boxing, Pilates, and a lot of other focuses — this platform also provides variety in terms of time. You can squeeze in a quick, five-minute workout between calls in the morning, and then get lost in a deep, hour-long dance cardio class that evening.
The appeal is in the wide array of consistently high-level workouts led by fantastic trainers who bring the experience to life for you. You can find progressive training programs within the platform, some of the more popular examples being: BodyComp, Sculpt Burn Repeat, and the Yoga Deep Dive.
To make your choices even more fun, obé Fitness also has a collection of fun, themed classes through partnerships with streamers like HBOMAX and Peacock. You can do throwback workouts with iCarly and a dance cardio workout inspired by Disney’s Cruella, for example.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Harris English has decided not to play in the Masters next week as he recovers from surgery to repair a torn labrum.
English was a two-time winner on the PGA Tour last year and finished third in the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines. He has not played since the Sony Open in Honolulu the second week of the year.
“I’m progressing very well from recent hip surgery, but have to exercise caution as I return to play,” English said on Twitter.
There are no alternates at the Masters, an invitation tournament. That puts the field at 90 players, with one spot available if the Texas Open winner this week is not eligible.
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WKYT’s Kristen Kennedy & Bill Bryant moderating major summit in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A major summit is coming to Kentucky.
The 2022 Concordia Lexington Summit will be in town next week.
The event is in partnership with Rubicon. Rubicon is headquartered in Lexington and uses software technology for smart waste and recycling solutions.
Big names from all over the world will be in Lexington for the Concordia Summit, including Governor Andy Beshear and the U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo.
Rubicon CEO Nate Morris says this summit will open up networks to work together to reduce waste.
“We must be united in reducing waste, reducing the amount of waste we send to landfills and increasing the amount of materials we send to recycling and cleaning up the waste that is choking our environment, risking our security and clogging up space,” Morris said.
The Concordia Summit will be held April 7-8.
WKYT’s Kristen Kennedy and Bill Bryant will both be there as moderators for the event.
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Earlier this week, the number crunchers over at the Case-Shiller Index made an astounding announcement: Home prices in San Diego County had, in the space of one year, gone up a staggering 27.1%.
Now, on it's face that might sound good, but it's not. In fact, it's great when you consider the median price of an existing, single-family home in San Diego County was $888,000 in February, according to the California Association of Realtors.
Consider for a moment that the average annual income for a household in San Diego stands at $83,454, according to the 2020 Census.
Now let's do a bit of back-of-the-envelope math: A home purchased for $700,000 last year at this time would have grown in value to the neighborhood $890,000 in the intervening 12 months. Divide 190K by 52 and you get $3,654 a week. Divide $3,654 by 40 and you get $91.35. See where we're going here? That would be a very good paying job.
So anybody who has had the good luck, good fortune or good sense to come into a piece of property — to wit, a detached single family home — in San Diego is making 16 large every month just for showing up.
Sure, there are San Diegans who make that kind of money, but still, that means your annual household income needs to be in the ballpark of $190,000 to match your "earnings" from owning that real estate, when the median household here is raking in 80 grand and change.
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And don't forget: That's just the median home. Imagine, if you will, you had this sweet four-bedroom with 3.5 bathrooms in La Jolla that's a hair over 2,800 square feet — so, not a mansion, but a single-family detached home that's currently going for a hair short of three mil, $2,995,000.
Extrapolating backward, that address was worth around $2.35 million a year ago, and its value soared by around $635,000 during the past year. If you're wondering Somebody making $635,000 a year at their day job is earning in the area of $305 an hour.
Now, for fun, we Zillow=ed that house in La Jolla. It was last for sale in December 1999, when it sold for $977,500. An increase of somewhere around a hundred grand a year in the intervening two decades. Good work if you can find it.
How does San Diego stack up to the rest of the country? Well, nationally, home prices year over year skyrocketed 19.2% in January, according to the Case-Shiller Index.
The biggest winners? Phoenix, Tampa, Florida and Miami, with annual gains of 32.6%, 30.8% and 28.1%, respectively.
But then, you'd have to live in AZ or the FLA, wouldn't ya? | https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/best-paying-job-in-san-diego-homeowner-maybe/2909533/ | 2022-04-01T01:05:07Z |
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The Orlando Magic’s defense has stepped up since the All-Star break, with much of that success being tied to them trying out different schemes more.
The Magic typically play drop defense with their bigs and will occasionally hedge depending on the ball handler, but since the break they’ve been incorporating two other schemes: Zone and switching.
“The league’s gotten so good in ways guys can score,” Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said. “You can’t give one package to specific guys. You’ve got to be able to play in the drop. You’ve got to be able to blitz the pick-and-roll. You’ve got to be able to mix in zone here and there. It’s so great our guys have the versatility to be able to do it.”
Orlando’s played zone slightly more since the break. The Magic have zoned 4.82 times per game since the break compared to 4.47 before the break, according to Synergy.
For the season ahead of Friday’s home game against the Toronto Raptors, the Magic allow 0.906 points per possession when in a zone vs. 0.984 points per possession when playing man-to-man defense.
“A lot of coaches say the more you work on it, the tougher to gets,” Mosley said of playing zone defense. “The zone has applied a lot of communication, which we continue to grow with. It’s helped a ton in games.”
Switching has been an even bigger part of the Magic’s defense.
When done correctly, switching helps teams keep offensive actions in front and minimize gaps for offenses to attack.
But when not done with enough discretion, offenses can weaponize a team’s switching by creating favorable mismatches, which is what the Washington Wizards did multiple times during the fourth quarter of their 127-110 Wednesday win over the Magic.
Kristaps Porziņģis (35 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists) drew three fouls — two shooting — in the fourth after a Magic guard switched onto the 7-foot-3 center, helping him go 5 of 6 on free throws in the final period and 10 of 13 overall.
“That was the key point from the beginning of the game — switch without fouling,” Mosley said. “[Porziņģis] did a great job of drawing those fouls, but those swipe downs were a lot of it.”
To Franz Wagner, switching effectively requires the team’s technique to be precise.
“If you’re just letting people run around freely it’s really hard to guard when you want to switch,” Wagner said. “And you’ve got to be able to guard one-on-one. That’s what we want to do when we switch — force people to score one-on-one on us. If they get into the paint and someone has to help, it’s hard to rotate against. If you do those two things, most of the time you have a good night.”
Orlando’s defense has produced during the past month, ranking fifth in defensive rating since Feb. 23, even as it toggles between coverages.
“It requires great communication,” Wagner said. “Not just from us, but us asking the coaches what we’re in. They’ve done a great job of that.”
This article first appeared on OrlandoSentinel.com. Email Khobi Price at khprice@orlandosentinel.com or follow him on Twitter at @khobi_price.
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Oscars' guests and viewers are still reeling over Will Smith's surprising and infamous onstage slap of comedian Chris Rock, who joked about Jada Pinkett Smith's hair. Shortly after, Smith went onstage to accept the Best Actor Oscar for his role in King Richard.
Will Packer, producer of the Academy Award ceremony told the ABC News show Good Morning America that Los Angeles police officers were ready to arrest Will Smith if Rock wanted to press charges.
"They were saying, 'This is battery.' That was the word they used in that moment," Packer told T.J. Holmes, in an exclusive interview that was teased during ABC's World News Tonight. "They said, 'We will go get him. We are prepared. We will go get him right now. You can press charges. We can arrest him. They were laying out the options. And as they were talking, Chris was, he was being very dismissive of those options. He was like, 'No, I'm fine.' He was like, 'no, no, no.' And even to the point where I said, 'Rock, let them finish.'"
In the clip, Packer said after the officers finished laying out what Rock's options were, "they said, 'Would you like us to take any action? And he said no.'"
Packer also said he did not speak to Smith at all on Oscar night. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences released a statement saying Smith was asked to leave the ceremony and refused.
In his acceptance speech, Smith apologized to the Academy and his fellow nominees for the incident, but not Rock. On Instagram the following day, Smith wrote that he was embarrassed by his behavior and told Rock he was sorry. Still, the Academy began disciplinary proceedings against Smith-- which could include "suspension, expulsion, or other sanctions permitted."
SAG-AFTRA is also weighing sanctions against Smith.
On Wednesday night, Rock was onstage in Boston with a new comedy routine. He didn't say much about the slap. "I'm still kind of processing what happened," he said, adding that at some point he will talk about it "and it will be serious and funny."
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | https://www.klcc.org/npr-news/2022-03-31/the-lapd-was-ready-to-arrest-will-smith-after-the-slap-will-packer-says | 2022-04-01T01:05:10Z |
A pepper spray attack in the Mt. Tolmie area left a victim shaken and injured Monday.
The attack happened around 4 p.m. on March 28 as the man – who wishes to remain anonymous for his safety – was walking near the former Mt. Tolmie Hospital that now serves as a temporary shelter for people experiencing homelessness.
“I was out for my regular walk and listening to a podcast with my earbuds in,” the man said. “I was across the street from the shelter and saw three people exchanging a wad of cash and other stuff. One of them happened to glance up and see that I was looking in their direction while I was still walking – then they started yelling and gesturing at me, but I couldn’t hear what they were saying since I had my headphones in.”
He kept walking on while ignoring the shouting and a few minutes later a man rode up on a bicycle, yelled “hey,” and proceeded to douse the victim in what police said later was likely pepper spray.
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The man didn’t have time to react or get a good look at the attacker before being sprayed, he said. Immediately afterwards he fell to his knees and cried out. People stopped to help and an ambulance and police arrived a short time later.
The spray blinded him for nearly an hour, he said, and he could barely breathe for a time – he already suffers from asthma. Days after the traumatic incident, he is recovering by staying with family and is healing from the burns on his face, eyelids and body.
Saanich Const. Markus Anastasiades said such incidents are not common in Saanich, however, advised people and residents in the area to be mindful of their surroundings.
Police began an investigation, he said, but with limited information provided and no evidence obtained to assist in identifying the suspect, further investigation could only happen if new details were provided by the public.
Anastasiades said police are not actively seeking any suspect living in the shelter.
Anyone who may have witnessed the attack, or has any related information is asked to contact the Saanich Police Department at 250-475-4321, or report anonymously to Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Do you have a story tip? Email: megan.atkinsbaker@saanichnews.com.
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BERLIN (BLOOMBERG) - The German government is weighing options for a unit of Russian gas giant Gazprom shunned by clients in response to the war in Ukraine, according to people familiar with the matter.
Options being analySed include restructuring Wingas GmbH, which supplies about 20 per cent of the German gas market, or finding a new energy provider for its clients, said the people. Berlin officials are currently studying what impact the possible failure of Wingas would have on the economy, and no final decision has been made.
Gazprom subsidiaries in Europe are coming under pressure as clients and business partners refuse to do business with them, raising the prospect that some of them won't survive.
Germany is considering nationalising or even expropriating the German subsidiaries of Gazprom and Rosneft, Handelsblatt reported on Thursday (March 31), citing sources in the government. Gazprom Germania operates gas storage facilities while Rosneft Deutschland accounts for 25 per cent of the German refinery business, according to the report.
Some banks are delaying transactions for Wingas and clients don't want to sign new contracts with the company, the people said. Previously signed deals are still in place. Wingas didn't respond to calls and emails seeking comment.
Helping Wingas won't be an easy task. That's because the businesses of the Gazprom group's many companies are so intertwined. For instance, it's the London-based trading arm Gazprom Marketing & Trading that holds Wingas's hedges, or the energy previously purchased to supply clients. Without those, customers could be left to pay the current high spot prices.
That's the same problem the UK faces. Britain has made plans to nationalise Gazprom Energy, a unit that supplies gas and electricity to about a fifth of the British market and has clients including parts of the National Health Service. But the government soon figured out that hedges worth 3.5 billion pounds (S$6.2 billion) were held by the trading arm.
For the German market, the problem could be even bigger. Wingas's hedges are about four times bigger than those of Gazprom Energy, according to one person, and energy regulators in both countries have already held talks.
Gazprom's Marketing & Trading, which has more than 300 employees, is also coming under pressure. Just a few large European energy companies are still doing deals with it and the firm is even being kicked out of its London offices by landlord British Land. Its failure could spark a domino effect that takes down other subsidiaries, from the UK to Germany and Singapore.
Wingas is part of Gazprom Germania GmbH, which also owns about 25 per cent of Germany's gas storage capacity. The offices of both companies were raided by European Union officials this week as part of an antitrust probe into whether Gazprom had a role to play in Europe's worst energy crunch since the 1970s, which sent prices breaking several records since last summer. | https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/germany-weighs-options-for-russias-gazprom-unit-shunned-by-clients | 2022-04-01T01:05:11Z |
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WASHINGTON — The House on Thursday passed a bill capping the monthly cost of insulin at $35 for insured patients, part of an election-year push by Democrats for price curbs on prescription drugs at a time of rising inflation.
Experts say the legislation, which passed 232-193, would provide significant relief for privately insured patients with skimpier plans and for Medicare enrollees facing rising out-of-pocket costs for their insulin. Some could save hundreds of dollars annually, and all insured patients would get the benefit of predictable monthly costs for insulin. The bill would not help the uninsured.
But the Affordable Insulin Now Act will serve as a political vehicle to rally Democrats and force Republicans who oppose it into uncomfortable votes ahead of the midterms. For the legislation to pass Congress, 10 Republican senators would have to vote in favor. Democrats acknowledge they don't have an answer for how that's going to happen.
“If 10 Republicans stand between the American people being able to get access to affordable insulin, that's a good question for 10 Republicans to answer,” said Rep. Dan Kildee, D-Mich., a cosponsor of the House bill. “Republicans get diabetes, too. Republicans die from diabetes.”
Public opinion polls have consistently shown support across party lines for congressional action to limit drug costs.
But Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., complained the legislation is only “a small piece of a larger package around government price controls for prescription drugs." Critics say the bill would raise premiums and fails to target pharmaceutical middlemen seen as contributing to high list prices for insulin.
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, said Democrats could have a deal on prescription drugs if they drop their bid to authorize Medicare to negotiate prices. “Do Democrats really want to help seniors, or would they rather have the campaign issue?" Grassley said.
The insulin bill, which would take effect in 2023, represents just one provision of a much broader prescription drug package in President Joe Biden's social and climate legislation.
In addition to a similar $35 cap on insulin, the Biden bill would authorize Medicare to negotiate prices for a range of drugs, including insulin. It would penalize drugmakers who raise prices faster than inflation and overhaul the Medicare prescription drug benefit to limit out-of-pocket costs for enrollees.
Biden's agenda passed the House only to stall in the Senate because Democrats could not reach consensus. Party leaders haven't abandoned hope of getting the legislation moving again, and preserving its drug pricing curbs largely intact.
The idea of a $35 monthly cost cap for insulin actually has a bipartisan pedigree. The Trump administration had created a voluntary option for Medicare enrollees to get insulin for $35, and the Biden administration continued it.
In the Senate, Republican Susan Collins of Maine and Democrat Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire are working on a bipartisan insulin bill. Georgia Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock has introduced legislation similar to the House bill, with the support of Sen. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York.
Stung by criticism that Biden's economic policies spur inflation, Democrats are redoubling efforts to show how they'd help people cope with costs. On Thursday, the Commerce Department reported a key inflation gauge jumped 6.4% in February compared with a year ago, the largest year-over-year rise since January 1982.
But experts say the House bill would not help uninsured people, who face the highest out-of-pocket costs for insulin. Also, people with diabetes often take other medications as well as insulin. That's done to treat the diabetes itself, along with other serious health conditions often associated with the disease. The House legislation would not help with those costs, either. Collins says she's looking for a way to help uninsured people through her bill.
About 37 million Americans have diabetes, and an estimated 6 million to 7 million use insulin to keep their blood sugars under control. It’s an old drug, refined and improved over the years, that has seen relentless price increases.
Steep list prices don't reflect the rates insurance plans negotiate with manufacturers. But those list prices are used to calculate cost-sharing amounts that patients owe. Patients who can’t afford their insulin reduce or skip doses, a strategy born of desperation, which can lead to serious complications and even death.
Economist Sherry Glied of New York University said the market for insulin is a “total disaster” for many patients, particularly those with skimpy insurance plans or no insurance.
“This will make private insurance for people with diabetes a much more attractive proposition,” said Glied. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/nation-world/insulin-cap-35-dollars-month-bill/507-855508ee-6b9d-4ce8-9937-22fa115af232 | 2022-04-01T01:05:11Z |
USDA forecasting higher food, grocery costs in 2022
(Gray News) - It looks like elevated food prices are going to continue this year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The USDA released its Food Price Outlook for 2022 and predicted the cost of groceries would continue to increase to as much as 4%.
According to the Consumer Price Index, grocery and supermarket food prices were already 8.6% higher in February than last year and up nearly 1.5% from January to February in 2022.
As reported by the Associated Press, prices for U.S. consumers have continued to jump recently, leaving families facing the highest inflation rate since 1990.
“We’re getting into this situation where we have spiraling inflation,” said Jay Hatfield, CEO of Infrastructure Capital Advisors. “Inflation in one area drives inflation in another.”
Currently, the CPI reports all food categories are increasing in price other than fresh vegetables. Last year, the beef and veal categories had the most significant price increase of 9.3%, and the fresh vegetable category had the smallest at 1.1%. However, no food categories decreased in price in 2021.
Poultry prices are also expected to increase up to 7%, with egg prices predicted to increase up to 3.5% in 2022.
Overall, grocery store and supermarket food purchases are expected to increase up to 4%, with restaurant purchases or food away from home forecasted to increase up to 6.5%, according to the USDA.
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PHOENIX, March 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "Hope is there, you just have to open your eyes to see it." LaRoie S. Davis was raised in a family-oriented neigborhood in South Phoenix that has seen its fair share of challenges over the years. Though hard times and challenges continued, it was through his faith in God that he realized there was a purpose to life. Despite his circumstances, he always had hope. Today, he continues to be fueled by the value of our individual purpose. Through this, and the success he achieved in life, he was inspired to launch the conscious clothing company Small Give Big Hope. The goal of the clothing brand is to spread the message that you, the community, and your faith matters.
The Davis Community Wellness Foundation (DCWF) is hosting a private fundraising event to introduce the new brand. With conscious thought-provoking designs, the Small Give Big Hope merchandise funds DCWF's Mission: to foster hope in communities affected by challenging circumstances, through support, education and awareness.
The invite-only launch event will be held at the Heritage at Sportsman's Park in Glendale on April 9, 2022 at 6:00pm, and features a cocktail hour, dinner, runway show and fireworks.
LaRoie S. Davis, founder of the foundation, says, "This brand has a message for everyone, and the Davis Community Wellness Foundation has a vision to empower communities to find hope and build resilience.
Through collaborative efforts with community leaders and organizations, this Phoenix-bred social enterprise will provide assistance to those looking for a glimmer of hope, freedom, and purpose.
Local media are invited to attend the event and can RSVP their attendance by emailing Cheryl James via the contact information above.
Small Give Big Hope is the fundraising initiative of Davis Community Wellness Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, empowering communities to find hope and build resilience. We design apparel to raise awareness of, and attention to, a lifestyle of action and opportunities for a better life. We believe in dreaming beyond your current limitations, and then taking the steps to make that a reality. When you make a purchase, you join a movement. Purchase merchandise and learn more at www.SmallGiveBigHope.com.
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Injury on purpose is called self-harm.
Cutting is not a suicide attempt according to Dr.Rachel.
Some people self-harm in other ways other than cutting.
At the age of 14, self-harm typically starts for people until adulthood.
Wrists, arms, inner thighs, and stomachs are the most common area of the body.
Cutting is a hard topic to approach.
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Giants 13, Rockies 2
Thursday at Scottsdale Ballpark
On the mound: Right-hander Chad Kuhl, the Rockies’ presumptive fifth starter, was ripped for five runs on seven hits (including two homers) and walked three across 2 2/3 innings. Kuhl’s first inning included back-to-back home runs by the Giants’ Tommy La Stella and Brandon Crawford and all three walks. Kuhl told reporters that he was “zero percent worried” about the poor start, adding that he has one more Cactus League start to get right. … Right-hander Justin Lawrence, looking to clinch a spot on the roster, was tagged for two runs on two hits in an inning of work.
At the plate: New outfielder Randal Grichuk went 2-for-3 with an RBI and is hitting 5-for-13 in five Cactus League games since being traded from Toronto. … Outfielder Yonathan Daza, who will likely make the team based on his fielding skills, was 2-for-4 and knocked in his first run of spring.
Worth noting: La Stella hit a hot line drive back to the mound that took Kuhl’s glove off his hand.
Up next: Rockies (5-8-2) at Mariners (5-5), 7:40 p.m. (MDT) Friday, Peoria Sports Complex
Rockies pitchers: LHP Kyle Freeland, RHP Daniel Bard, RHP Robert Stephenson, RHP Carlos Estévez | https://www.denverpost.com/2022/03/31/chad-kuhl-rockies-fifth-starter-ripped-by-giants/ | 2022-04-01T01:05:12Z |
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Russell Knox recorded four straight birdies on the back nine and fired a 7-under 65 on Thursday for a one-shot lead after the opening round of the Valero Texas Open.
Knox closed out his round with a seven-foot putt to save par at the par-5 18th at TPC San Antonio, and was one shot ahead of Rasmus Hojgaard.
Hojgaard fired a 66 despite a double bogey on his final hole. Matt Kuchar is another stroke back after an opening 5-under 67 and is among a group that includes Denny McCarthy, Aaron Rei and J.J. Spaun.
Defending champ Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy finished at even-par 72. They were outside the top 60 after one round and could flirt with the cut line on Friday.
Bryson DeChambeau had a 1-over 73. After holing a bunker shot for eagle on his 11th hole and following with a birdie on the next, he made bogey on four of his last six holes.
Knox, a 32-year-old Scotsman with two career PGA Tour wins, started his birdie streak at No. 12. All of his birdie putts were inside 10 feet. At the 15th, he was about 20 feet away from a back pin position following his approach and chipped in from the fringe. It was his second chip-in in the round.
“That was one of those kind of bonus birdies that you need when you’re going to have a good day,” Knox said. “Obviously thrilled with the round. It’s been more of the way I want to play.”
Hogjaard, a 21-year-old from Denmark and two-rime winner on the European Tour, had his sights on the first-round lead heading to his closing hole. But, his drive sailed well left of the fairway. It took him four shots to reach the green on the par-4 ninth.
“I had to chip sideways back into the fairway,” he said. “Just was a little too aggressive after that. Yeah, short-sided myself and I didn’t get up and down and suddenly you walk away with double-bogey. Yeah, that was a bit annoying, but it happens.”
Kuchar was 5 under after 11 holes. Thirty feet away from the pin on the next hole, he failed to get up and down and missed a seven-foot putt for par. He got a shot back with a birdie on his 14th hole, and parred out, falling short in a bid to match his season-best round of 64 at the Sony Open, where he finished in the top 10.
“A lot of good and bad that can happen here on this course,” Kuchar said. “I was kind of managing early on in the round and then found a little something on about the fifth or sixth hole. I started having some birdie chances and converted on a few late in my first nine.”
Kuchar has won nine times on the PGA Tour. McCarthy, Rai and Spaun are looking for their first.
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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Safety Dean Marlowe, who set a career high with 67 tackles while starting nine games for Detroit in 2021, has signed a one-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons.
The Falcons announced the signing on Thursday.
Marlowe, 29, began his career by playing three seasons with Carolina before two seasons with Buffalo.
Marlowe may compete with second-year player Richie Grant, a second-round draft pick in 2021, for a starting job.
Marlowe had two interceptions with Buffalo in 2020. He had a fumble recovery and two passes defensed with the Lions last season.
The Falcons have made their secondary a focus in free agency. They also signed former Raiders cornerback Casey Hayward and former Chicago cornerback Teez Tabor.
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Oscars producer says police offered to arrest Will Smith
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oscars producer Will Packer said Los Angeles police were ready to arrest Will Smith after Smith slapped Chris Rock on the Academy Awards stage.
“They were saying, you know, this is battery, was a word they used in that moment,” Packer said in a clip released by ABC News Thursday night of an interview he gave to “Good Morning America.” “They said we will go get him. We are prepared. We’re prepared to get him right now. You can press charges, we can arrest him. They were laying out the options.”
But Packer said Rock was “very dismissive” of the idea.
“He was like, ‘No, no, no, I’m fine,” Packer said. “And even to the point where I said, ‘Rock, let them finish.’ The LAPD officers finished laying out what his options were and they said, ‘Would you like us to take any action?’ And he said no.”
The LAPD said in a statement after Sunday night’s ceremony that they were aware of the incident, and that Rock had declined to file a police report. The department declined comment Thursday on Packer’s interview, a longer version of which will air on Friday morning.
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences met Wednesday to initiate disciplinary proceedings against Smith for violations against the group’s standards of conduct. Smith could be suspended, expelled or otherwise sanctioned.
The academy said in a statement that “Mr. Smith’s actions at the 94th Oscars were a deeply shocking, traumatic event to witness in-person and on television.”
Without giving specifics, the academy said Smith was asked to leave the ceremony at the Dolby Theatre, but refused to do so.
Smith strode from his front row seat on to the stage and slapped Rock after a joke Rock made about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, when he was on stage to present the Oscar for best documentary.
On Monday, Smith issued an apology to Rock, the academy and to viewers, saying “I was out of line and I was wrong.”
The academy said Smith has the opportunity to defend himself in a written response before the board meets again on April 18.
Rock publicly addressed the incident for the first time, but only briefly, at the beginning of a standup show Wednesday night in Boston, where he was greeted by a thunderous standing ovation. He said “I’m still kind of processing what happened.”
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Hotels and restaurants play a major role in San Diego’s tourism industry. Both have been hit hard during the pandemic and are starting to see things turn around.
Some shared their experiences as they look forward to the future.
San Diego’s warm climate, parks, beaches and attractions are featured in a new national ad aiming to attract more people back to the region.
"We’re finally starting to see that return to those activities and we’re super excited about it,” San Diego Tourism Authority chief operating officer Kerri Kapich said.
The San Diego Tourism Authority estimates the industry lost 20 years of economic gains since the start of the pandemic. Visitor spending in the county hit $905 million in March 2019 and it dropped to $371 million two years later.
"We still have a ways to go. We’ve been saying 2024-2025 is the time period before we get back to 2019 levels," Kapich said.
Downtown’s Donut Bar -- known for its signature sweet treats -- felt at times, even they were being glazed over.
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"It was rough," Donut Bar owner Santiago Campa said. "There were some scary, scary days, no doubt about it."
There’s been an adjustment from eateries to hotels.
At the Omni San Diego -- located next to Petco Park -- they’re making new investments in preparation for baseball season. Like adding a new café. During the pandemic, they also learned to adjust to guests' needs.
"Guests still want to be cared for. They want their room cleaned on a daily basis, they want to be able to dine and have breakfast in bed, but maybe they’re not as comfortable having a room service server push the cart into the room and come in and set up that china, glass and silver," Omni San Diego general manager Craig Martin said.
The Omni is offering room service delivery in to-go packaging to allow for more personal space.
San Diego County’s hotel occupancy was at nearly 80% in April 2019. It dipped to nearly 26% a year later and last week was back up to more than 77%, according to the San Diego Tourism Authority.
We’re also seeing more people willing to hop on a plane like KaeLynn and Michael Blair, visiting San Diego from Utah.
"This is actually the first time we’ve flown during the pandemic," Michael Blair said. "We were a little apprehensive."
"We love San Diego. Why not come, enjoy the sights and contribute what we can to help them grow?" KaeLynn Blair said.
As businesses travel down the road toward recovery, they’re optimistic that the "new normal" will be just as rewarding.
"I really think San Diego is going to pull through.” Campa said. “We’re too strong not to.”
According to the tourism authority, business and international travel have been slower to rebound. | https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/businesses-that-fuel-san-diego-tourism-optimistic-about-rebounding-to-pre-pandemic-levels/2909508/ | 2022-04-01T01:05:13Z |
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LOS ANGELES — Oscars producer Will Packer said Los Angeles police were ready to arrest Will Smith after Smith slapped Chris Rock on the Academy Awards stage.
“They were saying, you know, this is battery, was a word they used in that moment,” Packer said in a clip released by ABC News Thursday night of an interview he gave to “Good Morning America.” “They said we will go get him. We are prepared. We’re prepared to get him right now. You can press charges, we can arrest him. They were laying out the options.”
But Packer said Rock was “very dismissive” of the idea.
“He was like, ‘No, no, no, I’m fine,” Packer said. “And even to the point where I said, ‘Rock, let them finish.’ The LAPD officers finished laying out what his options were and they said, ‘Would you like us to take any action?’ And he said no.”
The LAPD said in a statement after Sunday night’s ceremony that they were aware of the incident, and that Rock had declined to file a police report. The department declined comment Thursday on Packer’s interview, a longer version of which will air on Friday morning.
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences met Wednesday to initiate disciplinary proceedings against Smith for violations against the group’s standards of conduct. Smith could be suspended, expelled or otherwise sanctioned.
The academy said in a statement that “Mr. Smith’s actions at the 94th Oscars were a deeply shocking, traumatic event to witness in-person and on television.”
Without giving specifics, the academy said Smith was asked to leave the ceremony at the Dolby Theatre, but refused to do so.
Smith strode from his front row seat on to the stage and slapped Rock after a joke Rock made about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, when he was on stage to present the Oscar for best documentary.
On Monday, Smith issued an apology to Rock, the academy and to viewers, saying “I was out of line and I was wrong.”
The academy said Smith has the opportunity to defend himself in a written response before the board meets again on April 18.
Rock publicly addressed the incident for the first time, but only briefly, at the beginning of a standup show Wednesday night in Boston, where he was greeted by a thunderous standing ovation. He said “I’m still kind of processing what happened.” | https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/03/31/oscars-police-offered-to-arrest-will-smith-over-attack/ | 2022-04-01T01:05:16Z |
David Gizara has been a music volunteer at KLCC since 1993. He served as host of Night Jazz from 2001 to 2021 and now hosts Thursday eKLeCtiC, where he explores music of all genres to deliver to Oregonians with big ears.
At klcc.org and on radios all over western and central Oregon this is Eye 5. This week we’ll hear some blood-soaked forensic routes music out of London, a new song out of Ashland, Oregon, and Margo Price makes a statement with a Leslie Gore cover. Kicking things off is brand new music from Porridge Radio and the forthcoming album Waterslide, Diving Board, Ladder to the Sky with “Back to the Radio.”
This week we feature a couple of musicians in the capacity as a producer, Bob Mould and Sam Cohen. We’ve also got some new music from Molly Tuttle, Caamp, and Sudan Archives, her first new song in 3 years, it's called “Home Maker.” | https://www.klcc.org/show/thursday-eklectic/2022-03-31/thursday-eklectic-for-march-31-2022 | 2022-04-01T01:05:16Z |
Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball, according to head coach Billy Donovan, will again ramp up his rehab after he arthroscopic knee surgery in January. The news also comes after Ball had to roll back his rehab 10 days ago and stop running for a period of time, delaying his possible return to the court.
Donovan emphasized this will be a gradual process. Ball won’t go from “0 to 60.” https://t.co/5uH3ZJqvHa
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) March 31, 2022
Per Donovan, Ball’s ramping up process will not be “zero to 60,” perhaps indicating that a return is not imminent. Ball has not played since Jan. 14 and was sidelined with what the team originally described as a bone bruise. When treatment did not help Ball recover, he had to undergo surgery for a partially torn meniscus.
Chicago plays on Thursday against the Clippers and, after that game, will have five games left in the regular season. Three of those games — April 2 vs. the Miami Heat, April 5 against the Milwaukee Bucks and April 6 against the Boston Celtics — are against teams above the Bulls in the Eastern Conference standings. Currently, the Bulls are in a battle to remain in the top-six of the Eastern Conference, as they are jockeying for position with the Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers to remain above the play-in tournament. Entering Thursday’s game, the fifth-place Bulls have a two-game lead on the seventh-place Cavaliers.
If Ball can come back at some point and contribute, it would give Chicago a needed shot in the arm if they hope to make any noise in the playoffs. How realistic that is, however, remains unclear even as he begins to ramp up his rehab again and theoretically get closer to a return. | https://uproxx.com/dimemag/chicago-bulls-lonzo-ball-knee-injury-update/ | 2022-04-01T01:05:16Z |
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SEDGWICK COUNTY, Kan (KSNW) – The number of Fentanyl overdoses in Sedgwick County is spiking.
The spike in numbers comes after a record number of deaths reported in 2021.
Sheriff Jeff Easter said there have been five overdose deaths in the last couple of weeks.
While toxicology reports have not come back, Easter believes they all involved Fentanyl. One of those deaths was an 18-year-old. Easter said he is concerned about the growing number of teens getting hooked on the deadly drug.
“On December seventh, 2018, was the first time I tried Fentanyl. And on January 27th, 2019, a month and some change later, I had my first overdose,” said an 18-year-old in recovery.
That 18-year-old is seeking treatment at Bel Air Recovery Center and he said he started using when he was 9 years old. Now at the age of 18, he has overdosed eight times and he has lost six friends to Fentanyl.
“Most kids want to live this ghetto hood lifestyle. They go into it not realizing that the consequences are permanent,” said the 18-year-old.
In 2021, there were 144 overdose deaths that involved Fentanyl in Sedgwick County. Sheriff Jeff Easter said there are still 100 cases pending toxicology reports, so the number will likely rise.
“What we are recovering from scenes are like Percocet pills that you would get from a doctor, but these things are laced with fentanyl,” said Sheriff Easter.
“In the past two years I’ve actually overdosed accidentally from fentanyl six times and if I didn’t actually have people there that actually cared with Narcan available then I would not be here today,” said a 31-year-old in recovery at Bel Air Recovery Center.
The clinical director of the Bel Aire Recovery Center said it will take a community effort to cut back on the number of overdoses and get people who are struggling the support they need.
If you need help, KSN has a list of resources. Click here. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/fentanyl-overdoses-on-the-rise-in-sedgwick-county/ | 2022-04-01T01:05:16Z |
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HIGH POINT — The second-in-command of High Point’s largest city department has been named to the top post.
The city announced Wednesday that Robby Stone has begun his role as director of public services. Stone has worked for the department since 2013, most recently as deputy director. He replaces Terry Houk, who retired at the end of 2021.
The department is budgeted for more than 300 full-time positions and operates the city’s critical infrastructure, such as water, sewer and stormwater systems, garbage and recycling collection, the Kersey Valley Landfill, street maintenance, the Ingleside Compost Facility and the cemeteries division.
"Mr. Stone is a thoughtful leader with a solid understanding of both the technical aspects of the job and the interpersonal skills required to work collaboratively," said City Manager Tasha Logan Ford. "He understands the value each public service employee brings to this community by the way they approach their work, and I'm confident the commitment to excellence will continue. I'm extremely excited Robby has chosen to serve in this new capacity with the city."
Stone has a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from N.C. State University, a master's degree in public administration from Appalachian State University and is a licensed professional engineer.
He previously worked for the city of Winston-Salem’s Public Works Department. His annual salary in his new position is $165,819.
"I am honored to accept this position to lead the Public Services Department," Stone said in a news release. "Over the years, there have been several great leaders who have molded and shaped who we are. This promotion is another life accomplishment goal for me while continuing to serve others within this great city. I look forward to future opportunities to provide essential services to our customers while serving with an outstanding public services and management team."
One of Stone’s other new roles is serving as High Point’s representative on the entity responsible for the Seaboard Chemical site cleanup. Seaboard Chemical, which was closed in 1989, adjoins the city of High Point’s former Riverdale Landfill, which also disposed of chemical waste before it closed in 1993. Both sites were sources of contaminated groundwater bordering the Deep River, which is the main tributary of the Randleman Regional Reservoir.
High Point is responsible for 25% of the cleanup costs, with a coalition of the plant’s former customers known as Seaboard Group II responsible for the remainder.
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OLYMPIC ATHLETES HONOURED AT OLYMPIC BALL THIS EVENING
Olympic athletes who represented Ireland across the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympic Games and the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games were honoured this evening at a special event held by the Olympic Federation of Ireland at the Mansion House, Dublin.
The event, which was held in the aftermath of a hugely successful year for Team Ireland, marked the official wrap of the 2020 Summer and 2022 Winter Games cycles, and saw Olympic athletes awarded across different categories for their contribution to the team. This evening’s event also acknowledged and recognised the contribution of the Team Ireland athletes at both Games overall, as they represented their country with pride and in doing so, inspired a nation.
The first award of the night was the Allianz Rising Star award, awarded to young swimmer, Mona McSharry, who made a big splash at the Summer Games in Tokyo last year. McSharry made history in Tokyo, becoming the first Irish swimmer in 25 years to compete in an Olympic final, touching home in a time of 1:06.94 in the final to finish 8th overall. The award was decided by nominations from sports from across the Olympic Federation members, which were then passed on to an independent committee vote for the final decision.
The second award of the night was the Deloitte Special Recognition Award for the Summer Games, with Dr James O’Donovan – Team Ireland Chief Medical Officer at the Tokyo Games – picking up the award, following an extremely difficult and challenging Games, that saw him lead Team Ireland athletes and staff through the Games safely and without incident.
The Deloitte Special Recognition award for the Winter Games meanwhile was awarded to Cross Country Skier, Thomas Maloney Westgaard for his performances in Beijing in February, which saw him leave a major impact on the sport, finishing sixth nation in a hugely competitive event. This was off the back of a challenging start to the Games for Westgaard, which saw him in isolation until the day before competition due to Covid-19.
The Permanent TSB Spirit of the Winter Olympics Award was a joint award given to Seamus O’Connor (Snowboarding) and Brendan Newby (Freestyle Skiing) as they inspired the youth of Ireland to Dare to Believe in themselves.
While the Permanent TSB Spirit of the Summer Olympics Writers’ award - which was decided upon by the Irish media who attended the Summer Olympic Games – was awarded to Irish boxer Emmet Brennan for his embodiment of the spirit of the Olympics throughout the Games, inspiring the nation as he went.
The final award of the night was the Indeed Award for Excellence, and saw all Olympic medallists from the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games recognised. This included gold medal winners Kellie Harrington (Boxing) and the rowing pair of Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy, as well as bronze medal winners, Aidan Walsh (Boxing) and the rowing four of Aifric Keogh, Eimear Lambe, Fiona Murtagh and Emily Hegarty.
Speaking about the awards, CEO of the Olympic Federation of Ireland, Peter Sherrard stated:
“Through the Tokyo and Beijing Games, the Team Ireland athletes have been dedicated, committed and inspiring. We are very proud of their achievements. It was a pleasure to have Minister Catherine Martin in attendance, as well as Sport Ireland and the newly appointed Athletes’ Commission as we looked back on the Games just gone and prepare for Paris, and Milan Cortina. We wish to extend our congratulations to our award recipients this evening and thank our sponsors and partners for helping to make the evening so special for our athletes.”
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The Fallout TV series has bolstered its cast a little further, by adding the British actress Ella Purnell to the team. Previously known for her role in the drama series Yellowjackets, and also as the voice of Jinx in Netflix's Arcane series, Purnell will be joining the adaptation of Bethesda's iconic post-apocalyptic game series in a currently unannounced role.
As Variety reports, Purnell's character is described as "upbeat and uncannily direct with an all-American can-do spirit. But an intensity in her eyes says she might just be a tiny bit dangerous."
Otherwise, Purnell will also be starring alongside Walton Goggins, who was previously announced to be appearing in the Fallout TV series beforehand.
As for when the Fallout show will premiere, no release date or window has been shared as of yet, but it is mentioned that production is set to begin later this year, with the show most likely set to stream on Amazon Prime. | https://www.gamereactor.eu/arcanes-ella-purnell-is-joining-the-fallout-tv-series/ | 2022-04-01T01:05:17Z |
MCKINNEY, Texas — A Republican Texas House of Representatives candidate headed for a contentious May runoff was the focus of an investigation conducted by the Texas Rangers stemming from a February campaign sign-stealing allegation from his opponent.
The investigation is now being reviewed by a special prosecutor in Hopkins County to determine if any charges should be filed, WFAA has learned through the Texas Department of Public Safety.
The candidate in question is Frederick Frazier, a former McKinney council member and an active member of the Dallas Police Department assigned to the Marshal Fugitive Task Force.
WFAA has obtained part of the Rangers report on the case. It confirms Frazier was being investigated on allegations of impersonating a public servant and a potentially related theft.
Frazier has vehemently denied the allegation, and said that he’s cooperating with the investigation.
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The investigation was launched by the Rangers after Frazier's runoff opponent, Paul Chabot, filed a police report in McKinney following the theft of some of his campaign signs.
Chabot and Frazier are facing off in a May 24 runoff election for Texas House District 61 seat.
Chabot told WFAA he was surprised in December to receive a call from a manager of a Walmart located off of Virginia Parkway in McKinney.
The manager, per Chabot, said that someone had been in the store and, after identifying themselves as a code compliance officer with the City of McKinney, asked that Walmart call Chabot's camp to remove Chabot's campaign signs near the business because they were supposedly out of compliance.
Chabot told WFAA he believed his signs were in compliance, and that he went to McKinney City Hall to confirm as much with the city manager upon hearing the complaint.
"The city manager told me that no code compliance officer was ever sent to the Walmart, and said my signs were fine," Chabot said.
Two days later, Chabot said a four-foot-by-eight-foot campaign sign of his was stolen at the Walmart, at which point he proceeded to file a police report about the theft and the alleged code compliance officer.
Chabot said he was called by McKinney police in late January and was told the Texas Rangers were taking the case.
"This was pretty surprising," Chabot said. "It didn't seem right, but I also didn't know why they started investigating the issue."
Through a public records request, Chabot obtained the front page of the Rangers' report into the matter, which he shared with WFAA. (WFAA is working to independently obtain the entirety of the same report.)
Chabot told WFAA that Texas Ranger Lt. J. Rodney Odom interviewed him in Garland on February 1 as part of the investigation. Chabot also provided WFAA photographs of the meeting.
The front page of the Rangers report, which WFAA independently verified with DPS, has most of its contents blacked out aside from the synopsis of the investigation.
The report reads as follows: "On 2/4/2022, at the request of the Collin County District Attorney’s Office, I was assigned an investigation for potential criminal violations by Texas State Representative District 61 candidate and former McKinney City Councilman, Frederick Frazier (Resigned 1/15/2022)."
It continues: "The alleged criminal violations were of Impersonating a Public Servant and potentially related Theft."
WFAA reached out to the Collin County District Attorney's office for more insight -- but Bill Wirskye, the county's first assistant district attorney, declined to comment on the case, saying his office does not comment on pending or potential investigations.
Chabot also provided emails to WFAA last week from the Collin County Civil Division Chief Debbie Harrison, which read in part, "…our office recused itself from this case, and a Special Prosecutor was appointed. The investigative file has been sent to the Special Prosecutor, and that would be the appropriate individual/office to contact regarding any records request. The Special Prosecutor is the District Attorney for the 8th Judicial District, Will Ramsay."
WFAA reached out to Ramsay for comment Thursday and is awaiting a response.
WFAA has also reached out to DPS for a general comment regarding the investigation. A spokesperson referred all questions to Ramsay.
On Tuesday, Frazier campaign spokesman Craig Murphy acknowledged that the campaign was aware of the investigation.
"No matter how frivolous Chabot's complaint is, they need to investigate because that’s what you do," Murphy said. "You don’t want a conflict of interest. Frazier is a former councilman, he’s a cop. They don’t want a conflict of interest."
"But," he added, "that doesn’t give any credence to the issue. It's preposterous. There isn’t any substance to it. Frazier will cooperate with the investigation."
WFAA also reached out to the Dallas Police Department regarding Frazier’s status as an officer. Dallas officers under criminal investigation by law enforcement are generally placed on restricted duty or administrative leave.
The department told WFAA it wasn't made aware of the investigation by the Texas Rangers, the Collin County District Attorney’s Office or by Frazier himself. Per the department’s general orders, Frazier should have been required to inform DPD he was under investigation.
Frazier posted a tweet Wednesday about an operation he was working with DPD involving the arrest of an out-of-state fugitive. A spokesperson with DPD also confirmed to WFAA that Frazier is still currently an active member of the force.
Per sources, the department has not launched an internal investigation yet because it doesn't have any evidence relating to the ongoing criminal investigation.
House District 61 was previously known as House District 70. It makes up a large part of Collin County, including parts of McKinney and Frisco.
Frazier received 42 percent of the vote during March's primary election, while Chabot received 37 percent. A third candidate, Jim Herblin, didn't advance to the runoff after receiving 21 percent of the vote.
It's a tight GOP runoff, and Frazier and Chabot each have over two decades of law enforcement experience. Chabot also served as a naval intelligence officer with Joint Special Operations Forces in the Iraq War. Frazier, meanwhile, has been endorsed by President Donald Trump, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
The Frazier campaign notes that Chabot has accused a previous campaign opponent of sign-stealing during a California campaign in 2016.
In 2016, per an article published by The Press-Enterprise newspaper based out of Riverside, California, Chabot did accuse a campaign opponent of sign theft while running for congress in Redlands, California, near San Bernardino. Police investigated the matter and, according to The Press-Enterprise, a 17-year-old was arrested weeks later and charged with petty theft.
WFAA reached out to the Redlands Police Department for further comment on their investigation, but did not hear back as of the publishing of this article.
The Frazier camp told WFAA that accusing an opponent of sign-stealing is just an old part of Chabot's act.
Said Murphy: "This is a Hail Mary pass [from Chabot] — again."
Retorted Chabot when reach for a response on that comment out of Frazier camp: "That sounds like a campaign spiraling out of control." | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/politics/gop-texas-house-candidate-former-mckinney-council-member-frederick-frazier-texas-rangers-investigation-campaign-sign-stealing-allegations-paul-chabot/287-a32f226d-0ff2-47b5-8725-02d2e7931e04 | 2022-04-01T01:05:17Z |
NEW ORLEANS(WGNO ) —The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives New Orleans Field Division is presenting the “ATF Citizens’ Academy” to create a greater understanding of ATF’s role in the community through education, open discussion, and practical exercises on ATF history and mission, federal firearms laws, firearms/explosives regulations, and licensee inspections.
According to Special Agent in Charge of the New Orleans Division Kurt Thielhorn, “ATF is trying to do this now on a yearly re-occurring basis to give the public a better understanding of what we do, not just see us periodically on the news, because we do a lot more than the nightly news might indicate, but to give a bigger overview of all the programs and the impact we have nationwide.”
Among the programs that are under the charge of the ATF are also explosives explained Tim Boles
Special Agent Certified Explosives Specialist/Bomb Technician, “ATF regulates the explosive industry and the explosives and a blaster or someone that uses explosives in their business, they have to be licensed to do so. But there are explosives out there that can be homemade that be made with things off your shelf from your big box stores.”
And the agency strongly warns against this practice and investigates the misuse of explosives.
Another investigative arm of the ATF is arson, operating state of the art labs for arson investigations and helping local agencies in finding out how fires get started
Senior Special Agent Hank Meyer is a Certified Fire Investigator said, “ATF capitalizes on partnerships with state and local fire departments fire investigative units. We work in tandem with those fire investigative units to bring a very defined expertise as certified fire investigators to the field to work on those partnerships to assist everybody in determining origin and cause of fires.”
On this day, a very engaged first class of citizens witnessed the explosives and arson demos, learning methods of solving incidents that included help from K-9s as well.
The national rise in violent crime also shifts the work of the ATF locally in helping to solve those incidents in the region.
“We work, I can say daily with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, New Orleans Police Department, and the surrounding other parishes and police departments every day. We have task force officers that they give to us and we focus in their areas. We’re out every day. Unfortunately it’s a daily event to see where shootings are occurring, where people are being murdered, and we want to do our part to help solve those crimes and hold people accountable,” said Thielhorn.
The Citizens’ Academy is hosted once a year and is open to approximately 20 students per class. For more information about ATF and its programs visit www.atf.gov. | https://wgno.com/news/local/atf-citizens-academy-a-first-for-the-agency-in-new-orleans/ | 2022-04-01T01:05:18Z |
The Chicago Bulls faced off against the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night at the United Center to begin a stretch of five straight home games, trying to put themselves in good position for a playoff run.
They’ll have one more road game — April 10 at the Minnesota Timberwolves — before a much-anticipated return to the postseason for the first time since 2017.
Building some momentum is paramount for a team that has saved its worst for last. After going 39-21 and battling through some difficult injuries, the Bulls regressed significantly, losing 11 of 16 games and slowly sinking in the Eastern Conference standings.
Hopes of finishing as the third or fourth seed in the East and earning home-court advantage for at least the first round appear remote. But hanging on to the No. 5 spot over the Toronto Raptors should be attainable with a strong finish.
No matter their opponent in the first round — the Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, Boston Celtics or Philadelphia 76ers — the Bulls will enter the playoffs as huge underdogs, thanks to their post All-Star break slide and a combined 1-11 record against those four teams.
Alex Caruso said the goal is to “find the best version of us” down the stretch.
“When we play at that version, we’re a really good team,” he said.
The problem is the Bulls haven’t played at that level for several weeks, even since the recent returns of Caruso and forward Patrick Williams. The loss of Lonzo Ball to a meniscus tear in his left knee has been one of the biggest reasons for the Bulls’ woes, and there’s no certainty he will be back for the postseason.
On March 21, the Bulls announced a 10-day pause on Ball’s running program to give him more time to heal from arthroscopic surgery done in January. Before Thursday’s game against the Clippers, coach Billy Donovan said Ball would be “ramping up” again but added it would be a gradual process to see how he responds.
Ball has recovered well since the surgery, Donovan said, but getting back to game speed is another matter.
“Sprinting is where he’s had some discomfort,” Donovan said. “Pulling him back, he does feel fine. It’s just when he gets to doing anything full speed. … And we’ll see if this (pause) has helped.”
The Bulls’ postseason hopes don’t hinge on Ball’s return. Caruso can run the show, and rookie Ayo Dosunmu continues to develop into a dependable player. But there’s no doubt the Bulls would receive a big emotional lift if Ball somehow were able to make it back for the playoffs.
“That’s our starting point guard, so if you get that back to any team, it’s going to be a good addition,” Caruso said Thursday. “I don’t know what his timetable is or what the plan is for him. … But he looks like he’s in good spirits. He’s been working.
“So cross our fingers and see what happens when that day comes.”
Crossing fingers might not be enough. With only 10 days left in the regular season, is there enough time?
Donovan said doctors have given no indication Ball can’t do it.
“He really wants to play,” Donovan said. “But he’s also going to be smart in terms of how he’s feeling, and he’s going to be realistic and the doctors will put their heads together. But certainly every day that goes by, and time that passes by, you’re moving closer and closer to the end of the season.”
And if Ball can’t make it back in those 10 days, could he still make his return in the postseason?
Donovan couldn’t answer that question but said if Ball responds well to the ramp-up they’ll get a better idea from doctors.
As for now, the Bulls are grappling with a difficult final stretch that continues a Saturday game against the Heat, who have beaten them all three times in the season series, and includes back-to back games Tuesday and Wednesday against the defending champion Bucks and Celtics.
It’s time to see what they’re made of.
“Any team that’s planning on playing in the postseason has to have a high sense of urgency this time of the year,” Caruso said. “It’s just about us going out there and trying to fine-tune some stuff, work on some defensive coverages and stuff we might try in the playoffs.
“But overall, it’s about sharpening us and making sure we’re ready to go.”
It has been a roller-coaster season for the Bulls, but after their failed rebuild and overall bad vibes from the Jim Boylen era, no one can say it hasn’t been fun to watch. If the Bulls do go on to lose in the first round, fans might debate whether the season was a success, which might be unfair but is the way the world works these days.
Once the Bulls proved they were back, everyone was excited about the possibility of a happy ending, which would include at least one playoff-series win.
But this team has never done anything the easy way, so why start now? With or without Ball, the Bulls can succeed in the playoffs if everyone pulls together behind DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine.
“The East, 1 through 6 (seed) right now, is pretty tight, even with Cleveland one game behind,” Caruso said. “I don’t really worry about matchups. Once the playoffs start, it’s zero-zero. I’ve seen teams lose 3-1 or 4-0 in a season series and then win in five or six games.
“Playoffs are unpredictable. When that day comes, we’ll see where we’re at.”
() | https://www.denverpost.com/2022/03/31/column-chicago-bulls-need-a-healthy-lonzo-ball-to-be-at-their-best-for-the-playoffs-but-his-status-remains-unclear/ | 2022-04-01T01:05:18Z |
Customize this no-fuss stir fry with the ingredients in your refrigerator now
Sheet pan supper is a food fad I'll never tire of. With endless possibilities, it's a great technique for getting dinner on the table and spending less time washing dishes afterwards.
Here's a fun idea that includes all the ingredients you need to lift you up on a busy weeknight: veggies, protein and crispy noodles. It's a highly customizable recipe, so think of the ingredients here as just suggestions. Find a vegetable combination you like. Broccoli, carrots and cabbage are pretty much always in our fridge, and so I've used them here. You might try peppers, mushrooms and onions. Swap in thinly sliced chicken, beef, or pork for the tofu, spreading it out on the pan when you put the noodles in. You can use any Asian-style noodle that's in your pantry. We enjoy buying the big bags of fresh egg noodles in the refrigerator case — there's a thin variety and a thicker one. Neither of these need to be cooked, just quickly soak in some hot water and drain. Any leftovers make for a salad with fun texture and a hearty salty flavor.
Sheet pan stir fry
Serves 4, but easily scales up or down
INGREDIENTS
1 pound extra-firm tofu
Soy sauce
Olive oil (or other light oil you like to use for roasting)
Broccoli, carrots, and cabbage (or a medley of other vegetables) for 4 people
About 1 pound of noodles
Sauce:
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon Shaoxing rice wine
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat the oven to 425F.
2. Set a pot on to boil (if your noodles need to be cooked).
3. Slice the tofu into four slabs and then again into fourths for 16 large pieces. Place between a folded, low-fuzz dishcloth, then add a cutting board to the top and press gently down. Leave to drain a bit while you work on the next steps.
4. Peel and slice the carrots into thin rounds. Cut the cabbage into slices about an inch thick. Cut the broccoli into large pieces, slicing the stems.
5. Toss the vegetables all together with a drizzle of oil and sprinkle with salt.
6. Drizzle and flip the tofu in about 1 tablespoon of oil to coat. Then, coat with soy sauce.
7. Place tofu and vegetables out on a parchment-lined sheet pan. Bake at 425F for 10 minutes.
8. While that's cooking, boil (or soak) the noodles. Drain well and then toss with a little oil and salt to keep from sticking.
9. Take your vegetables and tofu out of the oven. Flip the tofu and scoot the vegetables over to make room for the noodles. (You may need to use a second sheet pan.) Spread the oiled noodles out and cook everything for another 10 minutes, stirring the noodles with tongs about halfway through.
10. Mix the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl.
11. To serve, gently toss the tofu, the noodles and the veggies with tongs. Pour the sauce over the top.
Notes:
For 1? Choose the amount of vegetables, tofu, and noodles you'd like to enjoy and scale the sauce down to the easy proportion of: 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon water and and 1 teaspoon Shaoxing rice wine.
Anne Willhoit is an educator, community volunteer, and enthusiastic baker who likes to create recipes that use from-scratch techniques and are inspired by local, seasonal ingredients. Find her on Instagram at @aawillhoit or drop her an inquiry at FromScratchKS@gmail.com. | https://www.kitsapsun.com/story/life/2022/03/31/customize-no-fuss-stir-fry-ingredients-your-refrigerator-now/7234416001/ | 2022-04-01T01:05:18Z |
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In addition to Smart Compose, grammar corrections, and spelling autocorrect, Google Docs is now rolling out writing suggestions that feature a purple underline to help with tone, style, and word choice.
Google Docs will mark the following “stylistic and writing ” suggestions with a purple underline:
- Alternate wording
- Using active voice
- Making sentence structure more concise
- Use of more inclusive language
- Potential inappropriate words
This joins the red squiggly line for misspellings and blue underlines on grammar errors. Selecting an underline (with your cursor) will provide a brief description with the ability to implement the change, ignore, send feedback, or open settings.
They appear as you type to “help guide you when there are opportunities to avoid repeated or unnecessary words, helping diversify your writing and ensuring you’re using the most effective word for the situation.”
You’ll see suggestions when there are opportunities to structure a sentence with an active voice or when a sentence can be more concise, helping to make your writing more impactful. Potentially discriminatory or inappropriate language will be flagged, along with suggestions on how to make your writing more inclusive and appropriate for your audience.
The goal is to “elevate your writing style and make more dynamic, clear, inclusive, and concise documents.” These purple underlines/corrections will be enabled by default but can be turned off one-by-one in Tools > Stylistic suggestions on the web. Education administrators will get the ability to disable entirely.
This Google Docs features is rolling out over the coming weeks, and availability is as follows:
Tone and Style
- Available to Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise Standard, Enterprise Plus, Education Plus
- Not available to Google Workspace Essentials, Business Starter, Enterprise Essentials, Education Fundamentals, Frontline, and Nonprofits, as well as G Suite Basic and Business customers
Word Warnings
- Available to Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise Standard, Enterprise Plus, Education Fundamentals, Education Standard, Education Plus, Teaching and Learning Up
- Not available to Google Workspace Essentials, Business Starter, Enterprise Essentials, Frontline, and Nonprofits, as well as G Suite Basic and Business customers
More on Google Docs:
- Google Meet is adding desktop Picture-in-Picture, built into Docs, YouTube livestreaming, & E2EE
- Docs getting expanded Markdown support and auto-detection on the web
- Google Docs adding email template for joint drafting that integrates with Gmail
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The Time Out Market food hall in Fulton Market will add two new vendors in April: Contemporary Greek mini-chain Avli and ‘90s-themed sandwich slingers Big Kids.
This will be the fifth location of Avli, which chef Louie Alexakis and partner Lou Canellis (a Fox Chicago sportscaster), debuted in 2009 in suburban Winnetka. Avli arrived in Chicago in 2018 in Lincoln Park (others followed in River North and Lakeshore East), and first earned a spot on Michelin’s Bib Gourmand list in 2020. The stripped-down Time Out menu will focus on some of Avli’s more popular dishes, including kataifi prawns and spinach pie, as well as street food like twisted chicken souvlaki and a pork gyros sandwich.
Big Kids, meanwhile, is a pandemic collaboration between Ryan Pfeiffer, the former chef de cuisine at Blackbird, and Mason Hereford, founder of the celebrated New Orleans sandwich shop Turkey and the Wolf, who had become friends while working together on a pop-up in 2019. They opened their ’90s stoner-themed sandwich shop in Logan Square in the fall of 2020, and will be bringing several of their overstuffed creations to Fulton Market, including the Chicago-style Philly (a cheesesteak topped with giardiniera), the Space Torpedo (sliced turkey and pastrami, Italian pasta salad, and many pungent condiments on a roll), and the vegan Baby-Q (fried Quorn patty, cole slaw, and pickles on toast).
Pfeiffer says he’s looking forward to reaching new clientele in a new neighborhood. “We’re going to bring a little extra energy to the West Loop that wasn’t already there,” he says. “It should be quite the journey.” Big Kids is scheduled to remain in the food hall for a year.
“Avli and Big Kids have become well known names in the city and we’re excited to add both concepts to our vendor lineup,” says Robert LaPata, general manager of Time Out Market, in a statement. “Our goal is always to bring together the best of Chicago under one roof and both are great additions to the market.”
Time Out Market Chicago opened in 2019, mirroring the media company’s efforts in other cities. The food hall was among the first restaurants in Chicago to temporary close in March 2020 due to the pandemic. When the food hall reopened, it operated with a depleted vendor lineup. Since then, Time Out has slowly replenish the restaurants that have departed.
Time Out Market Chicago, 911 W. Fulton Market, Avli opening April 11, Big Kids opening April 20. | https://chicago.eater.com/2022/3/31/23004615/avli-big-kids-time-out-market-food-hall | 2022-04-01T01:05:18Z |
SUFFOLK, Va. - It's back!
The Suffolk Police Department is inviting local senior citizens to participate in their upcoming Senior Citizens Academy, which returns this June.
Classes will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesdays starting June 1 through August 10. They will be held at the Suffolk Police Headquarters, located at 11 Henley Place.
The Academy, which has remained popular since its inception, will offer a unique opportunity for senior citizens to learn more about the police department, as well as ways they can improve their personal safety.
During this year's expanded Academy, students will be instructed on topics that include the history of law enforcement in the U.S. and Suffolk, active shooter response and firearms, crime scene investigations, crime prevention, hostage negotiations and S.W.A.T.
Participants will also receive educational instruction from the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office, the Suffolk Sheriff's Office, the Magistrate's Office and the Public Defender's Office.
Students will be given an overview of the Suffolk Police Department, its assets, capabilities and personnel; and will be given tours of facilities and participate in various hands-on learning opportunities.
Registration is open now until Sunday, May 15. The application process includes a background check.
If you're interested in applying for the Academy, you can download the application online here. Applications can be submitted in person or mailed to:
Suffolk Police Department
Attn: Sgt. Eric Crawley
111 Henley Place
Suffolk, VA 23434
You can also email your application to ecrawley@suffolkva.us. For more information, call 757-514-7913.
Related: Portsmouth Police Department accepting applications for 2022 Citizen's Police Academy | https://www.wtkr.com/news/suffolk-police-departments-popular-senior-citizens-academy-returns-this-june | 2022-04-01T01:05:18Z |
New doc sheds light on the 'gifting' marijuana business in DC
WASHINGTON - A new documentary premiered Thursday night that supports marijuana gifting among Black-owned business owners in the D.C. cannabis industry.
The film is called "Young, Gifting, and Black: D.C.’s Loudest Secret." It was created by Nia Barge and The Generational Equity Movement group (GEM) and it discusses this grey area for business owners in the District.
Since it's illegal to buy or sell marijuana in D.C., some businesses have thrived on selling other items like lemonade or a postcard and gifting weed with that other purchase.
In the documentary, younger entrepreneurs talk about how some of them did not have promising job opportunities until they got into the marijuana gifting business.
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Mackenzie Manns told FOX 5 she works with seven Black-owned D.C. businesses owners as a GEM project manager. Manns said those seven owners work to be good neighbors and provide safe spaces. They also want a stake in the country’s billion-dollar cannabis industry.
"As you’ll see in the documentary, which was a really big push to make it. D.C. has, at every turn, pushed Black people out of the places that they already existed," Manns said. "We saw it with gentrification. We saw it with the war on drugs. There’s never been a spot where D.C. has uplifted the Black community and given them an opportunity to actually create and build generational wealth, and they have that opportunity right now."
Around the District, there’s also a public safety concern on the other side of this issue. Ring camera video from a February carjacking in Northeast D.C. captured the horrific screams from a mother whose child was still in the vehicle. Some neighbors of that area allege the February carjacking and other crimes are due to increasing criminal activity connected to a certain marijuana gifting business on H St. NE.
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"In my mind, they’re very problematic," said a neighbor who asked not to be identified. "I think that they are because they are not regulated. They don’t have the right security procedures in place. They don’t monitor the parking situation around them. They’re responsible for all kinds of litter and debris around the areas."
The Mayor said her office has been actively talking to both the Biden Administration and Congress and hopes to have the matter "rectified" soon. She also spoke on the public safety issues with respect to making sure customers are purchasing a product they can trust.
"I think that all of our businesses should be legal and follow the rules and so our path to get to legalizing and regulating is an important one. And it’s an important one for public safety in the District," Mayor Bowser told FOX 5 on Thursday.
When Initiative 71 passed in 2014, it legalized recreational marijuana use in the District. Sales and purchases are still federally banned. In 2022, I-71 supporters had hoped the Democratic-controlled White House and Congress would finally lift the Republican-backed federal ban on legalizing sales. Congress confirmed this past week, this would not happen in 2022.
Manns told FOX 5 that I-71 supporters hope the documentary will help encourage the D.C. Council to work with their group and business owners.
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FOX 5 was told when Congress begins working on the FY 2023 budget around October, lawmakers can once again address the federal marijuana ban, known as the "Harris Rider." We're told this could likely be an uphill battle.
In the current omnibus framework that kept the "Harris Rider" in place, lawmakers agreed no riders would be removed without the consent of four chairs or ranking members. If there’s a similar agreement for FY23, we’re told it will be very difficult to lift the ban.
FOX 5 asked Council Chair Phil Mendelson’s office about future plans for D.C. gifting businesses and was told in a statement:
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"Folks who are selling marijuana under the guise of ‘gifting’ are breaking the law. The law simply does not permit it. This gifting business is nothing more than a subterfuge pretending to be legal when it is not. The fact is it’s illegal because Congress will not let the District regulate the sale and distribution. Congress needs to step out of this, so we can get a handle on the public safety problem here and we can regulate this business. As it stands, gifting is hurting existing legal medical cannabis businesses, and it is fomenting criminal activity." | https://www.fox5dc.com/news/new-doc-sheds-light-on-the-gifting-marijuana-business-in-dc | 2022-04-01T01:05:18Z |
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FRISCO, Texas – Almost four years to the day, Dez Bryant arrived at The Star for a meeting with the Cowboys' front office, where he was informed of his release after eight seasons, three Pro Bowls and the franchise record for career touchdown catches (73).
Four years ago, Bryant's release marked a major transition at the wide receiver spot.
Four years later, the Cowboys are in transition mode again.
Amari Cooper, who stepped in as the top receiver six months after Bryant's release in 2018 -- and whose trade-deadline arrival from the Raiders helped push Dallas into the playoffs that season -- has been traded to the Browns for a fifth-round draft pick, a move that saved $16 million in salary cap space.
It's a major change to the offense's structure given Cooper's numbers in three and a half seasons with the club: 292 catches, 3,893 yards and 27 touchdowns in 56 regular-season games, along with Pro Bowl selections in 2018 and 2019.
Add super-sub Cedrick Wilson's free-agent departure to the Dolphins, and the Cowboys' 2022 receiver group has plenty to replace.
"Obviously you look at the volume of the production of both Amari and Cedrick, that's very real," head coach Mike McCarthy said. "But with that, it's about the opportunities that will present to the other players.
"It's not going to be a one-for-one type of situation. In my experiences, it's never been. And I think you can get into a limited mindset if you think that you have to think that this guy's going to replace Amari and this guy's going to replace Cedrick, because that's not the case. That won't be the approach."
Clearly, that means the Cowboys will take an all-hands-on-deck approach, relying on multiple players to make up the difference. The club also made a change at wide receivers coach, hiring longtime NFL assistant Robert Prince to fill the spot vacated by Adam Henry, who had an expiring contract.
CeeDee Lamb, fresh off his first career Pro Bowl, is the expected new No. 1 receiver. Michael Gallup moves up the depth chart, too, though it's possible he might not be quite ready for Week 1 coming off February knee surgery. Tight end Dalton Schultz, signed to the one-year, $10.9 million franchise tag, tied with Cooper for the team lead in touchdown catches last year (8).
Perhaps backup running back Tony Pollard can become a larger part of the passing game in certain situations. Perhaps veteran receiver James Washington, signed to a one-year deal in free agency, can earn a larger role than he had in four seasons with the Steelers. Backup receiver/core special teams contributor Noah Brown was re-signed before the start of free agency, and 2021 fifth-round pick Simi Fehoko will compete again for a spot after playing just seven offensive snaps last year.
"Whether it's the guys that are already here that may get a few more a game, the new guys will have to pick up the rest," McCarthy said. "But at the end of the day, it's about getting the ball distributed to your perimeter. And I feel with the process of the offseason and training camp, we'll be ready to go Week 1 and I think over the course of the year you'll probably see more flexibility and variation of where the ball goes."
Without Cooper and Wilson, and with Gallup's status for the opener uncertain, it's quite possible the Cowboys will draft a receiver in the first few rounds. The front office has been successful in that department recently. Lamb was the 17th overall pick in 2020. Gallup, a third-round pick in 2018, has a 1,000-yard season on his resume and just signed a new five-year deal reportedly worth up to $62.5 million.
"The college game is very conducive to developing receivers, so there's always going to be good (draft) depth at the receiver position," Cowboys chief operating officer Stephen Jones told reporters this week.
After Bryant's release, the Cowboys began the 2018 season with a committee approach at receiver featuring Cole Beasley and offseason additions Allen Hurns, Deonte Thompson and Tavon Austin. By midseason, sitting at 3-4, the club scrapped the plan and traded a first-round pick to the Raiders for Cooper. The offense took off, and Dallas won seven of its last eight games to clinch the NFC East.
This time around, the Cowboys clearly believe that quarterback Dak Prescott has sufficient options to replace Cooper down the field.
It starts with Lamb, who has shown big-play potential with 153 catches in his first two seasons.
"With CeeDee being more of the primary flanker in our offense, his primary opportunities will go up and it'll be close to the opportunities that Amari had," McCarthy said. "And also the dynamics of the room change. Cedrick and Amari were the two veteran presence players in our wide receiver room. They had probably the most clout and experience, both very, very intelligent football players, and definitely guys that the younger guys looked up to. So now there's a leadership opportunity for all the receivers."
A room in transition, for sure, but the Cowboys are confident that a drop-off won't take place. | https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/closer-look-at-cowboys-wide-receiver-transition | 2022-04-01T01:05:18Z |
Tyre Sampson’s mother has told Orange County detectives she does not know a woman who claimed in interviews and demonstrations to be the cousin of the 14-year-old boy who fell to his death from a drop tower at ICON Park last week, the Sheriff’s Office said.
The woman, who identified herself as Shay Johnson, told the Orlando Sentinel and numerous media outlets that she spoke to Tyre before he boarded the Orlando Free Fall on March 24. She claimed the teen told her he had been turned away from other nearby attractions that evening because of his size.
The woman also spoke during a prayer vigil Monday and a protest Tuesday at ICON Park in support of a petition to get the ride demolished.
However, Tyre’s “mother told [detectives] she does not know who Shay Johnson is,” OCSO spokesperson Michelle Guido said in an email Thursday. Guido said detectives “looked into” Johnson but there was no report produced and no arrest is pending.
“At this point, they have no evidence of a crime,” Guido said.
A cell phone number the woman gave to the Sentinel was not in service Thursday evening.
Attorneys representing Tyre’s family told WFTV-Channel 9 that none of his family members know Johnson, the news station reported.
The woman’s claim that Tyre had been turned away from other rides due to his size came as state officials released an operations manual published by the ride’s manufacturer that indicated the Free Fall’s weight limit was about 287 pounds. Family members have reportedly said he weighed more than 300 pounds.
Tyre’s fall was captured in a disturbing cell phone video that was widely shared online in the hours that followed the tragedy. The footage showed Tyre falling out of his seat as the ride slowed after its drop, plummeting to the ground as shocked onlookers screamed.
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Paramedics took Tyre to Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children where he was pronounced dead, the Sheriff’s Office said.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is investigating Tyre’s death and sent inspectors to the attraction.
Slingshot Group of Companies, which owns the Orlando Free Fall, said the ride would remain closed indefinitely until investigations are concluded.
lgarza@orlandosentinel.com | https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/florida/os-ne-shay-johnson-not-related-tyre-sampson-20220401-y6oqpplx6rbcfmmzssaxy3leuu-story.html | 2022-04-01T01:05:18Z |
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CALABASAS, Calif., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Homes 4 Rent (NYSE: AMH) (the "Company") today announced that its operating partnership, American Homes 4 Rent, L.P. (the "Operating Partnership"), has priced an offering of $600 million aggregate principal amount of 3.625% Senior Notes due 2032 (the "2032 Notes") and $300 million aggregate principal amount of 4.300% Senior Notes due 2052 (the "2052 Notes" and together with the 2032 Notes, the "Notes"). The 2032 Notes will be issued at 97.517% of par value with a coupon of 3.625% per annum. The 2052 Notes will be issued at 97.237% of par value with a coupon of 4.300% per annum. Interest on the Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears on April 15 and October 15 of each year, commencing October 15, 2022. The 2032 Notes will mature on April 15, 2032 and the 2052 Notes will mature on April 15, 2052. The offering is subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions and is expected to close on or about April 7, 2022.
The Operating Partnership intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to repay amounts outstanding on its revolving credit facility and any remaining net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including, without limitation, property acquisitions and developments, the expansion, redevelopment and/or improvement of existing properties in its portfolio, other capital expenditures, the redemption of its Series F preferred shares, the redemption of its other preferred shares, the repayment of outstanding indebtedness, working capital and other general purposes.
BofA Securities, J.P. Morgan and PNC Capital Markets LLC are acting as joint book-running managers for the offering, and Wells Fargo Securities, BMO Capital Markets, Citigroup, Morgan Stanley and Raymond James are acting as book-running managers for the offering. Mizuho Securities, Scotiabank, US Bancorp, Regions Securities LLC, Ramirez & Co., Inc. and RBC Capital Markets are acting as co-managers for the offering.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any offer or sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful before registration or qualification thereof under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
The offering is being made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and only by means of a prospectus and prospectus supplement. Copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement relating to the offering and the final prospectus supplement, when available, may be obtained by visiting EDGAR on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov or from BofA Securities, Inc., 200 North College Street, NC1-004-03-43, Charlotte, NC 28255-0001, Attn: Prospectus Department, by telephone at 1-800-294-1322 or by email at dg.prospectus_requests@bofa.com; J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Attn: Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, or by telephone at 1-866-803-9204; and PNC Capital Markets LLC, The Tower at PNC Plaza, 300 Fifth Avenue, Floor 10, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or by telephone at 1-855-881-0697.
About American Homes 4 Rent
American Homes 4 Rent (NYSE: AMH) is a leader in the single-family home rental industry and "American Homes 4 Rent" is a nationally recognized brand for rental homes, known for high-quality, good value and resident satisfaction. We are an internally managed Maryland real estate investment trust, or REIT, focused on acquiring, developing, renovating, leasing, and operating attractive, single-family homes as rental properties. As of December 31, 2021, we owned 57,024 single-family properties in selected submarkets in 22 states.
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NEW YORK, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- F-Factor, a leading dietitian-created program for weight loss and optimal health based on fiber-rich nutrition, announced the hiring of Hugh Dever to the role of Chief Operating Officer, reporting directly to Chief Executive Officer Tanya Zuckerbrot MS, RD.
"I feel honored to join an organization that has helped thousands of people lose weight and improve their health with a scientific, liberating, and sustainable approach." said Mr. Dever. "I am looking forward to working with Tanya, our Registered Dietitians, and the entire team to bring the F-Factor approach and products to more people."
Mr. Dever has nearly 30 years of experience in the consumer-packaged goods and consumer services industries. Prior to F-Factor, he was V.P. of Strategy, Marketing, and Innovation for CEA Fresh Farms, a start-up developing environmentally sustainable solutions to growing, harvesting and delivering fresher and healthier produce to consumers looking for locally produced products. Mr. Dever has previously held brand and general management roles at Procter and Gamble, Weight Watchers International and Chiquita/Fresh Express.
"We are excited for Hugh Dever to join our leadership team and F-Factor to benefit from his impressive experience in the wellness space," said Tanya Zuckerbrot, MS, RD, CEO of F-Factor. "Hugh will be integral to F-Factor's continued growth with a focus on expanding our portfolio of high-fiber/high-protein products, our service business and scaling our digital capabilities."
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Zuckerbrot holds a master's degree in Nutrition and Food Studies from New York University; is an accredited member of the American Dietetic Association, the Greater New York Dietetic Association, and the American Association for Diabetes Educators; and is a member of the National Association of Professional Women. Zuckerbrot holds a Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR) Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management as well as a CDR Certificate of Training in Childhood and Adolescent Weight Management.
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I Didn’t Abandon Star Trek — Star Trek Abandoned Me
It’s time to eject Star Trek: Discovery out of the nearest airlock.
I’m a Trekker and a Catholic. I will speak about Trek at the drop of a bathlet.
I know what I like and it’s tiresome to be told that I shouldn’t like something just because Gene Roddenberry was a selfish, drug-using, philandering atheist. Though Trek sported an anti-capitalist message, Roddenberry was a craven pursuer of lucre and fame even to the point of cheating writers and producers, Sandy Courage and Gene Coon, out of their own fair shares.
Very few writers could withstand Roddenberry’s presence because of his legendary abrasive attitude, manipulativeness, selfishness and temper. According to his assistant, Ande Richardson, Roddenberry was a “freaky-deaky dude,” and a “sexist … who disregarded women.” But despite the fact that I find Rodenberry’s personal life to be morally abhorrent, repellant and typical of a narcissistic atheist, I’m not one to judge. I believe that he created something memorable and artistic. I will pray for his soul but his character has never made me give up on Trek.
One might ask how I can separate the two. One might be surprised at my answer. When I get together with like-minded Trekkers, we never discuss the “feelings” screen characters portray. Instead, we try to stump each other with Trek trivia. We ponder the existence of life on other planets and postulate what form that life would take. We wonder if tribbles would make good pets — and thus, they’d be no tribble at all. We contemplate what would be the Earth vegetable equivalent to plomeek soup and what sandwiches would go well with Romulan ale. We tell jokes about Klingons that only other sci-fi aficionados would grok. We never discuss the “feelings” or professed “identity” of any character or actor playing said characters.
Which brings us to Trek’s newest iteration, Star Trek: Discovery. Premiering in 2017, Discovery is the seventh Star Trek series. All Trek is great even when it’s bad but Discovery is so bad it’s irredeemable. It’s faddish and therefore has neither moral nor intellectual integrity. Rather than being countercultural, Discovery totes the liberal party line. It’s preachy, whereas earlier Trek permutations gave “food for thought” set within a framework (as best they could) of logic and rational thought. Discovery is vindictively and presumptuously narcissistic. It presumes that they have worked out the moral and intellectual implications of their policies and “morality” but the writers never want to show their work.
Discovery has more homosexual, bisexual and transsexual characters than you can shake a phaser at, and they threaten to add even more. They are overrepresented and their characterizations take up a great deal of screen time. At one point, the Mirror Terran Empress Philippa Georgiou (portrayed by Michelle Yeoh) — a particularly vile, repellent and treacherous character —once lambasted another character for not being “pansexual” instead of gay. And worse than that, every character is convinced that their raison d'êtreis to indulge each and every one of their feelings instead of putting their emotions aside in order to fight aliens.
The show is an inept lark redolent with every misandrist fantasy trope imaginable, all devoid of even a semblance of science. Male characters barely have any screentime and when they do, they portray betas obsessed with their “feelings.” Now, if I understand intersectionalist theory, I’m not allowed to enjoy the show because I don’t see myself “represented” on it. It’s simply not entertaining. Its primary purpose is to strike a blow against something — I suspect good taste, good writing, good acting, logic and common sense.
This is the show where every willowy, wispy woman can wrassle with wascally trained assassins well outside their weight class and come out the winner. Kirk at least could be counted upon for a well-placed judo chop every now and again and Spock always had his handy Vulcan Nerve Pinch in a pinch. Discovery exists in a universe where the patriarchy is dead and replaced by a matriarchy obsessed with the feelings of every living creature in the known universe. But, instead of the Age of Aquarius utopia that enlightened matriarchs promised to usher in, these women are still up to slaughtering aliens with an élan that I would label as disturbing. Nothing has changed in the matriarchy of the future except for gender roles and sexuality and, of course, the de rigeur atheism.
In Gene Roddenberry’s Original Star Trek (TOS), the Enterprise had a chapel which had hosted at least five marriages and several funerals. His Star Trek: The Next Generation’s crew celebrated Christmas on board the Enterprise-D. Discovery, on the other hand, has a cold, empty feel because the characters are living in a godless universe, not at all curious about the vast cosmic wonders circling around them and never once asking, “How did all of this get here in the first place?”
I like science fiction but have no patience for unthinking, feminist, Harlequin space-fantasy novels. Interestingly, the lack of God and the contempt for religion coupled with “creative” sexualities in general is startling on Discovery. I’m reminded of Ven. Fulton Sheen’s oft-quoted quote:
A popular God-is-dead book in the United States argues that homosexuality will become normal in a humanistic society where there is no restriction of morals which come from religion. St. Paul declared homosexuality and atheism were related to one another as effect to cause.
A television program that promotes homosexuality, secularism, scientism, atheism and utopia. It wouldn’t be the first time anyone ever accused Fulton Sheen — or the Catholic Church, for that matter — of prescience.
Trek isn’t a brilliant and creative idea because of all of alien latex masks, ray guns and exploding planets. Rather, as all good science fiction does, it reflects our present society and the nature of humanity. Discovery is bad science fiction because it doesn’t reflect anything except for illiberal liberalism. The actors flagrantly abuse the audience’s forbearance to withstand their unrepressed emotions expressed in what Tina Fey’s 30 Rock character Liz Lemon called “talking like this” — a distracting, whispery, gravely growl meant to convey both sincerity and conviction and ultimately delivering neither.
They come off as self-absorbed lovers softly exchanging platitudes even when discussing the newest alien threat to the ship. It’s annoying and pretentious and that’s why I believe James Tiberius Kirk to be the superior captain. No matter what the nature of the mission, Kirk was eager to train the ship’s phasers on any given planet and blast its citizenry into the next dimension and I welcomed it every week.
My viewership these days is now perfunctory and an exercise in patience rather than admiration of an artistic ideal. I’ve watched the show dutifully as I’ve watched every other Trek-related show but now, my patience and its artistry has ebbed away completely. I don’t watch Trek for the romance or the airing of the next sexually immoral grievance. I want to see aliens in weird latex masks shooting each other with ray guns and watch planets explode. I’m tired of the gender-bending, the preaching and lauding of atheism, the narcissistic contempt for any opinion other than the wokest of woke. It’s a wokist nightmare from which I fear I might not wake. It’s time to eject Discovery out of the nearest airlock.
I didn’t leave Trek — Trek left me. As a Catholic, I’m required to love people, not television programs. It’s time for me to hang up my Spock ears and my all-access backstage pass for Trek conventions. Even 3D chess doesn’t excite me as it used to.
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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. | https://www.wcvb.com/article/first-lawsuit-florida-law-lgbtq-topics-classroom/39600782 | 2022-04-01T01:05:18Z |
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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- It's that time again! "Mad Money" host Jim Cramer rings the lightning round bell, which means he's giving his answers to callers' stock questions at rapid speed.
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USDA forecasting higher food, grocery costs in 2022
(Gray News) - It looks like elevated food prices are going to continue this year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The USDA released its Food Price Outlook for 2022 and predicted the cost of groceries would continue to increase to as much as 4%.
According to the Consumer Price Index, grocery and supermarket food prices were already 8.6% higher in February than last year and up nearly 1.5% from January to February in 2022.
As reported by the Associated Press, prices for U.S. consumers have continued to jump recently, leaving families facing the highest inflation rate since 1990.
“We’re getting into this situation where we have spiraling inflation,” said Jay Hatfield, CEO of Infrastructure Capital Advisors. “Inflation in one area drives inflation in another.”
Currently, the CPI reports all food categories are increasing in price other than fresh vegetables. Last year, the beef and veal categories had the most significant price increase of 9.3%, and the fresh vegetable category had the smallest at 1.1%. However, no food categories decreased in price in 2021.
Poultry prices are also expected to increase up to 7%, with egg prices predicted to increase up to 3.5% in 2022.
Overall, grocery store and supermarket food purchases are expected to increase up to 4%, with restaurant purchases or food away from home forecasted to increase up to 6.5%, according to the USDA.
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SINGAPORE (THE BUSINESS TIMES) - Singtel unit Australia Tower Network (ATN) has proposed to acquire Axicom, a provider of telecommunications tower infrastructure in Australia, for A$3.6 billion (S$3.7 billion).
ATN's shareholders - Singtel and AustralianSuper - on Friday (April 1) said the strong synergies between Axicom and ATN would provide exceptional growth opportunities which will benefit customers, employees and the community in the long term.
Axicom owns and operates 2,000 telecommunication sites across Australia. Meanwhile, ATN owns mobile networks and rooftop sites in Australia, and also operates telecommunications towers for Singtel's Australian telco subsidiary Optus.
AustralianSuper head of infrastructure Nik Kemp said Axicom is complementary to its existing digital infrastructure portfolio and the combination of the two businesses will "result in the creation of a provider with a truly national footprint".
He also noted that AustralianSuper will continue to seek further opportunities in this sector both domestically and globally, as it looks to double its infrastructure portfolio over the next five years.
After the proposed acquisition, Singtel, which currently has a 30 per cent stake in ATN, will hold an effective interest of 18 per cent in the combined ATN and Axicom business.
Meanwhile, AustralianSuper's stake in the business will grow to 82 per cent.
Singtel had in October 2021 sold a 70 per cent stake in ATN to AustralianSuper for A$1.9 billion, as part of its efforts to reinvest in growth areas that will underpin sustainable dividend payouts for investors.
Singtel said it will fund A$212 million of the acquisition through the issue of new ATN shares and unsecured shareholder loans.
Shares of Singtel closed at $2.64 on Thursday, down two cents or 0.8 per cent. | https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/singtel-unit-atn-to-buy-australia-telco-infrastructure-provider-axicom-for-37b | 2022-04-01T01:05:21Z |
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian troops handed control of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant back to the Ukrainians and left the heavily contaminated site early Friday, more than a month after taking it over, Ukrainian authorities said, as fighting raged on the outskirts of Kyiv and other fronts.
Ukraine’s state power company, Energoatom, said the pullout at Chernobyl came after soldiers received “significant doses” of radiation from digging trenches in the forest in the exclusion zone around the closed plant. But there was no independent confirmation of that.
The withdrawal took place amid growing indications the Kremlin is using talk of de-escalation in Ukraine as cover while regrouping, resupplying its forces and redeploying them for a stepped-up offensive in the eastern part of the country.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian withdrawals from the north and center of the country were just a military tactic and that the forces are building up for new powerful attacks in the southeast.
“We know their intentions,” Zelenskyy said in his nightly video address to the nation. “We know that they are moving away from those areas where we hit them in order to focus on other, very important ones where it may be difficult for us.”
“There will be battles ahead,” he added.
Meanwhile, a convoy of 45 buses headed to Mariupol in another bid to evacuate people from the besieged port city after the Russian military agreed to a limited cease-fire in the area. But Russian forces blocked the buses, and only 631 people were able to get out of the city in private cars, according to the Ukrainian government.
Twelve Ukrainian trucks were able to deliver humanitarian supplies to Mariupol, but they were all seized by Russian troops, Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said late Thursday.
The city has been the scene of some of the worst suffering of the war. Tens of thousands have managed to get out of Mariupol in the past few weeks by way of humanitarian corridors, reducing its population from a prewar 430,000 to an estimated 100,000 as of last week, but other relief efforts have been thwarted by continued Russian attacks.
A new round of talks was scheduled for Friday, five weeks into the war that has left thousands dead and driven 4 million Ukrainians from the country.
The International Atomic Energy Agency said it had been informed by Ukraine that the Russian forces at the site of the world’s worst nuclear disaster had transferred control of it in writing to the Ukrainians.
The last Russian troops left the Chernobyl plant early Friday, the Ukrainian government agency responsible for the exclusion zone said.
Energoatom gave no details on the condition of the soldiers it said were exposed to radiation and did not say how many were affected. There was no immediate comment from the Kremlin, and the IAEA said it had not been able to confirm the reports of Russian troops receiving high doses. It said it was seeking more information.
Russian forces seized the Chernobyl site in the opening stages of the Feb. 24 invasion, raising fears that they would cause damage or disruption that could spread radiation. The workforce at the site oversees the safe storage of spent fuel rods and the concrete-entombed ruins of the reactor that exploded in 1986.
Edwin Lyman, a nuclear expert with the U.S.-based Union of Concerned Scientists, said it “seems unlikely” a large number of troops would develop severe radiation illness, but it was impossible to know for sure without more details.
He said contaminated material was probably buried or covered with new topsoil during the cleanup of Chernobyl, and some soldiers may have been exposed to a “hot spot” of radiation while digging. Others may have assumed they were at risk too, he said.
Early this week, the Russians said they would significantly scale back military operations in areas around Kyiv and the northern city of Chernihiv to increase trust between the two sides and help negotiations along.
But in the Kyiv suburbs, regional governor Oleksandr Palviuk said on social media Thursday that Russian forces shelled Irpin and Makariv and that there were battles around Hostomel. Pavliuk said there were Ukrainian counterattacks and some Russian withdrawals around the suburb of Brovary to the east.
Chernihiv came under attack as well. At least one person was killed and four were wounded in the Russian shelling of a humanitarian convoy of buses sent to Chernihiv to evacuate residents cut off from food, water and other supplies, said Ukrainian Human Rights Commissioner Lyudmyla Denisova
Ukraine also reported Russian artillery barrages in and around the northeastern city of Kharkiv.
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said intelligence indicates Russia is not scaling back its military operations in Ukraine but is instead trying to regroup, resupply its forces and reinforce its offensive in the Donbas.
“Russia has repeatedly lied about its intentions,” Stoltenberg said. At the same time, he said, pressure is being kept up on Kyiv and other cities, and “we can expect additional offensive actions bringing even more suffering.”
The Donbas is the predominantly Russian-speaking industrial region where Moscow-backed separatists have been battling Ukrainian forces since 2014. In the past few days, the Kremlin, in a seeming shift in its war aims, said that its “main goal” now is gaining control of the Donbas, which consists of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, including Mariupol.
The top rebel leader in Donetsk, Denis Pushilin, issued an order to set up a rival city government for Mariupol, according to Russian state news agencies, in a sign of Russian intent to hold and administer the city.
With talks set to resume between Ukraine and Russia via video, there seemed little faith that the two sides would resolve the conflict any time soon.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that conditions weren’t yet “ripe” for a cease-fire and that he wasn’t ready for a meeting with Zelenskyy until negotiators do more work, Italian Premier Mario Draghi said after a telephone conversation with the Russian leader.
In other developments, Ukraine’s emergency services said the death toll had risen to 20 in a Russian missile strike Tuesday on a government administration building in the southern city of Mykolaiv.
As Western officials search for clues about what Russia’s next move might be, a top British intelligence official said demoralized Russian soldiers in Ukraine are refusing to carry out orders and sabotaging their equipment and had accidentally shot down their own aircraft.
In a speech in Australia, Jeremy Fleming, head of the GCHQ electronic spy agency, said Putin had apparently “massively misjudged” the invasion.
The Pentagon reported Thursday that an initial half-dozen shipments of weapons and other security assistance from the U.S. have reached Ukraine as part of an $800 million aid package President Joe Biden approved this month.
The shipments included Javelin anti-tank weapons, Stinger anti-aircraft missile systems, body armor, medical supplies and other materials, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said.
U.S. intelligence officials have concluded that Putin is being misinformed by his advisers about how badly the war is going because they are afraid to tell him the truth.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that the U.S. is wrong and that “neither the State Department nor the Pentagon possesses the real information about what is happening in the Kremlin.”
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Karmanau reported from Lviv, Ukraine. Associated Press journalists around the world contributed to this report.
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The conservative media organization The Daily Wire announced plans to invest $100 million to create programming for children to counter "woke media companies."
The move follows Disney's opposition to Florida’s Parental Rights in Education act — which critics have dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill — which was signed into Florida law this week. The law restricts discussion about sexual orientation or gender identity in classrooms. A group of over a dozen students, parents, educators and advocates filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state’s Board of Education.
The Daily Wire said Wednesday it plans to roll out live-action and animated children's entertainment. It also will spend another $100 million on similar content for adults. The programming is scheduled to launch on The Daily Wire's subscription streaming service in spring 2023.
"Americans are tired of giving their money to woke media companies who hate them," Daily Wire CEO Jeremy Boreing said in a statement. "They're tired of giving their money to woke media companies who want to indoctrinate their children with radical race and gender theory. They want to do more than just cancel them. They want alternatives."
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Most professional athletes these days have incredibly strict nutrition plans to go alongside their workout regimens, allowing them to stay in top shape. At the very top, many of the top players in the NFL, NBA, and beyond have private chefs to curate a menu that fits their nutritional needs.
However, Seahawks star receiver (and generally freak athlete) DK Metcalf is not among those, as his dietary plan is, well, let’s just say much more elementary — that is to say, the kind of diet you’d expect from a child left unsupervised for a weekend with access to unlimited money and food delivery services. Metcalf joined Kevin Garnett on the KG Certified podcast this week and the Hall of Famer asked Metcalf to describe how important nutrition is, to which Metcalf laughed and explained why he’s the worst person to ask, running through his daily intake of one Starbucks coffee, one actual meal, and “three to four bags of candy” that left Garnett in total disbelief.
.@dkm14 is on that candy diet 🍬 😂 #KGCertified: https://t.co/zFu7GS4IcI@KevinGarnett5KG @Seahawks #GoHawks pic.twitter.com/RO1DFJPs2g
— SHOWTIME Basketball (@shobasketball) March 27, 2022
The best part is Garnett asking Metcalf to “define bags of candy, man” because he cannot wrap his brain around the idea that DK is just housing bags of gummy candies and not eating actual food until an 8 pm dinner then going to bed. There are a lot of questions I still have about this, namely, how big is this meal every night, because if you’re doing two workouts in the morning, apparently without eating breakfast, and only having coffee for lunch, I don’t understand how he is a functioning human being, much less one of the greatest athletes on the planet.
This is a man who was competitive with the best sprinters in the world last year and regularly makes NFL defenders look like children, and he’s apparently doing that fueled almost exclusively by Skittles Gummies and Lifesavers. | https://uproxx.com/dimemag/kevin-garnett-dk-metcalf-diet-bags-candy-video/ | 2022-04-01T01:05:22Z |
ROELAND PARK, Kan. (FOX4KC/WDAF) — Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is building support for her effort to eliminate the state sales tax on food by meeting with grocery executives in Johnson County.
Kansas has the second-highest sales tax in the nation on groceries at 6.5%.
The change would help families at a time when prices keep rising. Kelly estimates a family of four would save about $500 a year by getting rid of the state sales tax on food.
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The governor has said there’s support in both parties for at least reducing the tax on groceries.
However, having bipartisan support isn’t the issue. The House and Senate leadership can’t come to an agreement on the terms of what that food sales tax rate will be.
Some want to cut that 6.5% down to 3.5% at the start of the fiscal year, and a new proposal from Representative Adam Smith from Weskan has it down to 1.5% starting July 1.
Others are concerned about how much it will cost our state. Initial estimates have it costing our state between $300-500 million.
Kelly said that Kansas has not raised enough other revenue to cut the tax until now, and grocery operators on the Kansas side of the KC metro believe it would truly help their customers at a time when food has become more expensive.
“Everybody will appreciate the fact that the government is trying to help them out to get through this inflationary time,” said Mike Beal, the Chief Financial Officer of Ball’s Food Stores. “There’s no reason we can see that. You know the state can afford it now. They are flush with cash. So we would love to see it happen.”
Many Kansans who live near the state line have known they can save hundreds of dollars a year by doing their shopping in Missouri, where the state sales tax is more than five times lower than what they’d pay in Kansas for the same groceries.
Kelly said new businesses and new investments are making it possible to end the food sales tax, which currently brings in about $450 million a year in taxes for the Sunflower State. | https://www.ksn.com/news/politics/kansas-gov-kelly-gets-grocer-support-to-eliminate-food-sales-tax/ | 2022-04-01T01:05:22Z |
RALEIGH — People with felony records who are out of prison but still on probation or parole were granted the right to vote in North Carolina on Monday in a high-profile lawsuit against the state.
But an email sent Tuesday by the N.C. State Board of Elections instructed elections officials in all 100 counties to sit on any such registration applications they get, doing nothing with them until further notice. They were told not to deny the applications but not to approve them either, and instead keep them in limbo due to questions the state board has about the ruling.
The 2022 primary election is less than two months away, on May 17, and the deadline to register to vote is April 22.
A spokesman for the State Board of Elections, Pat Gannon, said officials expect to have an answer in time before early voting starts on April 28.
Anyone who is eligible to vote but misses the April 22 registration deadline to register can still register in person during early voting.
The three-judge panel that issued the ruling Monday said in its ruling that a decades-old law preventing those still on probation or parole from voting is unconstitutional.
"For the avoidance of doubt, under this injunction, if a person otherwise eligible to vote is not in jail or prison for a felony conviction, they may lawfully register and vote in North Carolina," the judges wrote.
But the State Board of Elections believes the ruling directly conflicts with a different ruling from the N.C. Supreme Court, Tuesday's email from the board's top attorney to county election officials says.
That other ruling, from 2021, came after Republican legislators who want to keep the law had appealed a lower court's ruling that it was unconstitutional. The Supreme Court sent it back down to lower courts, where it's still pending, and ordered that the status quo remain in place in the meantime — which has now created the confusion as to whether Monday's ruling is enforceable.
Republicans have yet to appeal Monday's ruling. If they do, it's likely that they would also ask for Monday's order to be put on hold while that appeal goes through.
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Watch live: Biden delivers remarks on his Made in America commitment
President Biden on Friday afternoon is slated to make an announcement on his Made in America commitments.
The event is scheduled to begin at 12:15 p.m. ET.
Watch the live video above.
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On Monday, President Joe Biden unveiled his proposal for the next federal budget.
Though Congress has the final say in the annual budget, presidents create a proposal highlighting their fiscal priorities. Then, the president typically spends time advocating for their plan to the public, arguing for those priorities.
While promoting his latest proposal, Biden tweeted, “This year, my administration is on track to cut the deficit by more than $1.3 trillion… that would be the largest one-year reduction in the deficit in U.S. history.”
THE QUESTION
Would a $1.3 trillion reduction in the deficit be the largest single-year reduction ever?
THE SOURCES
THE ANSWER
Yes, if the deficit shrinks by $1.3 trillion this year, that will be the largest single-year reduction in history.
WHAT WE FOUND
Both the Federal Reserve and the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) track how much money the federal government takes in each year, and how much it spends. The Fed has records dating back to 1901, and the CBO dating to 1962.
If the government makes more than it spends, there’s a budget surplus. Since 1962, there have only been five years with a surplus, and none since 2001.
More commonly, the government spends more than it takes in. That’s a deficit, and it results in the U.S. borrowing money to make up the difference, which in turn adds to the federal debt.
According to the Fed and the CBO, the year in which the deficit shrank the most was 2013. In 2012, the budget was nearly $1.08 trillion in the hole, and in 2013, it was just under $679.8 billion. The deficit decreased by roughly $396.8 billion, more than in any other year in history.
If the deficit drops by $1.3 trillion in 2022 like Biden projected, it would indeed be the largest deficit reduction in American history, by a big margin.
The Fed and CBO track numbers on a fiscal-year basis, with the fiscal year ending on Sept. 30. So we won’t really know if Biden’s projections for 2022 are accurate until at least October.
But budget experts VERIFY spoke with agreed it’s likely the deficit reduction could wind up being more than a trillion dollars. However, they said that drop is mostly due to COVID-related spending programs expiring.
“It's not really due to any particularly aggressive policy action to, say, raise more revenue than we would have otherwise, or spend less. It's mostly just a factor of temporary things,” said Alex Muresianu, a federal policy analyst for the Tax Foundation.
“We had deficits that were over $3 trillion [in 2020], and one that was $2.8 trillion [in 2021]. That was as a result of a huge recession, and trillions of dollars that we were spending to fight COVID. So we will be dropping for sure. The deficit will be closer to a trillion dollars this year,” said Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a non-profit group. “But that doesn't come from policies to reduce the deficit.”
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It’s one of North America’s most important archeological sites and it’s right here in Northeast Louisiana.
A trading hub and an engineering marvel.
Poverty point world heritage site is a story 35-hundred years in the making.
“It was the largest community of hunter-gatherers that we can find that constructed earthworks of this size and scale and also living year-round in some sort of community on this site.”
A site that now includes ridges, mounds, and a massive plaza.
This is the final draft of what that community built.
“Nearly everything you see has been built by the ancient people and that includes the plaza, a 43-acre space, that was used for social and ritual gathering and stuff like that. Then you have six semi-elliptical or semi-oval ridges that were built upon the site that’s where we think people lived at the tops of those ridges once they were constructed at least and then you have 5 mounds built by the poverty point people, the native folks on the site”
When you’re here — explore the area by foot or by car.
People can check out the museum to learn about the history of the site.
Mark Brink, the park manager, of the poverty point world heritage site, said “you’re going to find artifacts that we have on display, exhibits, and interpretations about the site and the people who constructed these earthworks. There’s also a film that will get you acquainted with what this site is and why it’s important.”
The poverty point world heritage site is open daily from 9 to 5 – except for major holidays.
It costs four dollars to enter.
It’s free for seniors and children under three. | https://wgno.com/news/louisiana/destination-louisiane-poverty-point-world-heritage-site/ | 2022-04-01T01:05:24Z |
Florida and 20 other states are suing the federal government over mask mandates for airlines, trains and other forms of public transportation, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday.
The mandates have caused “unruly passenger situations,” because people “nibbling on peanuts for 2½ hours” can keep the masks off, but somebody reading can’t, DeSantis said. “It’s amazing it’s gone on as long as it has,” he said.
The lawsuit marked the latest clash between the federal government and Gov. DeSantis, who has pushed to close the curtain on what he calls “COVID theater” as coronavirus cases have dropped. Filed in federal court in Tampa, the lawsuit argues the federal government has shown an “outright disdain for the limits on its power — especially when it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic.”
President Joe Biden’s administration earlier this month extended requirements for travelers to wear masks on public transportation through April 18 at the recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The current CDC transit order, which has been in place since soon after Biden took office in January 2021, has been previously extended three times. It requires masks to be worn by all travelers on airplanes, ships, trains, subways, buses, taxis and ride-shares and at transportation hubs such as airports, bus or ferry terminals, train and subway stations, and seaports, Reuters reported.
Commuters have been mostly compliant with wearing masks on Tri-Rail, the commuter-rail system that runs across South Florida, but “as the pandemic has subsided, fewer of our riders are accepting the need to wear the masks,” said Steven Abrams, its executive director.
Officers who come through the Tri-Rail cars hand out free masks to passengers who don’t have them. “People do appreciate the masking on the rush-hour trains,” Abrams said. “But on other trains where people can easily spread out, there are clearly riders who don’t see the necessity.”
Recently, the CEOs of 10 airlines and cargo carriers signed a letter to Biden urging him to end the transportation mask mandate and testing requirements for international travelers. Airlines and travel groups had called on the White House to “repeal the federal mask mandate for public transportation, or provide a clear roadmap to remove the mask mandate within 90 days.”
The following states have joined Florida in the complaint: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Utah, Virginia, and West Virginia.
“If politicians and celebrities can attend the Super Bowl unmasked, every U.S. citizen should have the right to fly unmasked,” DeSantis said in a prepared statement. “It is well past time to get rid of this unnecessary mandate and get back to normal life.”
The push to remove the required masks coincides with DeSantis’ stance that such mandates are unnecessary. Earlier this month, DeSantis made national news when he asked high school students to remove their masks during a news conference.
Also this month, state officials said they planned to recommend that healthy children not get vaccinated, which drew an outcry from the White House. Jen Psaki, the White House press secretary, said at the time it was “absolutely not” good policy.
Masks do have a significant impact on curbing the spread of respiratory infectious disease, and certain people may still need to protect themselves, Dr. Marissa Levine, a University of South Florida College of Public Health professor, recently told the South Florida Sun Sentinel.
Lisa J. Huriash can be reached at lhuriash@sunsentinel.com or 954-572-2008 or Twitter @LisaHuriash.
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