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'Orchid Thai' restaurant brings the flavours of Thailand to Jamaica
Wednesday, March 30, 2022Asian food lovers can expect Thai cuisine sometime in early April from a new restaurant, 'Orchid Thai'. Operated by Aston and Nanda Lau, this restaurant promises 'Bangkok style' favourites to a Jamaican palette.
Its name plays on the significance of orchids in Thai culture which are seen as beautiful and representing a sense of calm and purity. This restaurant has been in the making for the last three years with a strong desire to make it as culturally accurate as possible.
“Thai cuisine is unlike any – the balance of flavours - it's not fair to keep that a secret. We truly want persons who have perhaps travelled to Thailand, persons who have eaten and enjoyed Thai food before and even persons who have never tried this amazing cuisine to have this accessible to them in Kingston,” Nanda Lau told OBSERVER ONLINE.
Jamaicans will now be able to have a Thai feast at Orchid Village in Liguanea where the culturally rich menu will offer a variety of meals. Orchid Thai Pad Thai and several specialty dishes from the northern and southern parts of Thailand will be offered. These specialty dishes include Chiang Mai Khao Soi (Curry Noodle Soup) and curries from the south. 'Royal Thai' recipes will also be placed on the menu.
Customers can expect a dining experience that boasts several aspects of Thai culture and elements that resonate with the owners.
“Stepping into this space, our objective was to transcend into the Thai term called 'Sookjai' or a happy heart, a semi-escape from the chaos of the day,” explained Nanda Lau.
The Laus also intend to include other aspects of the culture through a culinary blended approach in the next five months after being open.
To match the decor's aura and ambience, diners should dress comfortably. Regardless of whether you are stopping by for that lunch time Thai craving, a family style meal or a quiet date night, the owners want their customers to be as relaxed as possible.
Although there were some hiccups along the road to establishing Orchid Thai due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the owners are ready to welcome Jamaicans into the culinary world of Thailand.
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LOS ANGELES, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arixa Capital Advisors, LLC is pleased to announce that Eric Cooper has joined the company as Vice President of Construction. In this role, Mr. Cooper is responsible for enhancing Arixa's construction risk management, through further development of Arixa's funds control program and construction underwriting, as well as building the scalable infrastructure that will allow Arixa to continue to grow its construction lending platform. Mr. Cooper comes to Arixa with over a decade of onsite construction project management experience and five years of construction lending experience.
Prior to joining Arixa, Mr. Cooper was the Vice President of Construction Operations at Genesis Capital. During his five years with that company, he oversaw the development of a nationwide residential construction underwriting program and was responsible for managing the in-house funds control team.
Eric Cooper shares, "As I suspected, Arixa Capital has an incredible culture, talented staff and a fantastic borrower base. I feel lucky and excited to further build out the construction department to best serve both borrowers and investors."
Earlier in his career, Mr. Cooper was the onsite supervisor and project manager for a two-year project, building an ultra-luxury custom home for a celebrity client in the Trousdale Estates neighborhood of Beverly Hills, with the highly regarded general contractor Corbin Reeves. From 2013 to 2015, Mr. Cooper was a project manager for ANR Industries, where he oversaw all aspects of luxury single-family residential construction projects in the Los Angeles area, from conceptual design through final sale. From 2010 to 2013, Mr. Cooper worked as a project manager for Anchor Loans where he oversaw all aspects of remodeling for single-family residential projects with resale values between $700,000 and $3,000,000.
Arixa Capital's Managing Director, Greg Hebner, said, "We are excited to bring someone like Eric onto the Arixa team. Eric's deep construction experience and his passion for client service is an ideal fit for our team. As Arixa continues to grow its lending business across larger construction projects and new geographies, Eric's extensive industry knowledge will allow us to execute on our growth plans and maintain the high level of service that our clients expect, while also mitigating risk for our fund investors."
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Mohammed Salous, Iryna Klymko, Kamillia Salou, Ilona Klymko and Kasim Salous pictured in the Central Hotel, Tullamore (Picture, Ger Rogers)
A WOMAN who had a heart transplant in January is one of over 130 displaced Ukrainians who are being accommodated in Tullamore's Central Hotel.
Ilona Klymko, 32, is in Tullamore with her husband Mohammed Salous, their two-year-old daughter Kamillia, Ilona's mother Iryna and Mohammed's 25-year-old son Kasim.
Mr Salous learned English in his country of birth, Kuwait, and he told the Tullamore Tribune about how his wife's medical needs are now the family's priority.
Her heart transplant went well but like many who undergo such an operation, she developed skin cancer afterwards.
“Everything was okay [for] one month, and then they find that she had melanoma,” said Mr Salous.
Russia invaded Ukraine soon after that diagnosis and the family had to leave their Kyiv home, travelling first to Poland and on to Berlin before deciding to come to Ireland.
“From the beginning I wanted to be here because my uncle in England said the hospitals here are very very high [standard],” Mr Salous explained.
He knew the health service in Germany is also very good but opted for an English speaking country because he believed it would be easier to speak to doctors and eventually, to find employment.
Though he has not used his English for about 28 years, he remarked: “I speak English very well. I want to work.”
Ilona was seen by Dublin-based oncologist, Professor Oscar Breathnach, on Monday and the family were being assisted on Wednesday evening with transport from Tullamore for further appointments.
Mr Salous said Professor Breathnach told them they might have to seek accommodation in Dublin: “We will have to go to Dublin because he said he wants us to be near him to help us.”
Mr Salous, 50, was in the clothing trade in Kyiv before the invasion and he hopes to “to find a good life" for his family.
“I know that life is in the hand of God but I have to do something,” he said. “Until this war happened, all the time [Kyiv] is beautiful, with lights [at night], and all the people go here and there. Now, nobody. It is a city without any people. I don't know why this war has to be.”
He said disputes between countries and people should be resolved in other ways: “Because we are human we can find a solution, we have a mind.”
Mr Salous' family and all the other Ukrainians who are staying in the Central Hotel were formally welcomed to Offaly on Wednesday evening by local representatives, including Cllr Declan Harvey, Cathaoirleach, County Council, Cllr Tony McCormack, chair, Tullamore Municipal District, and other councillors.
Cllr Harvey said: “Hopefully they will settle in, be happy and get over the trauma that they are going through. It's an ongoing situation with the war in Ukraine and it's humanitarian aid for these people.”
Cllr Harvey added: “Not as Cathaoirleach, but as Decky Harvey, a Tullamore born and bred man I'm glad that Tullamore can offer these people safe refuge, somewhere nice, clean, and warm to stay.
“They are happy but you can see that they are frightened. You can see it in their eyes, genuinely there's a fear there of the war.”
Cllr McCormack said it is important for the Ukrainians to know the people of Tullamore and Offaly are delighted to help them.
“We understand where they're coming from. We understand that they've come from a war torn country. We also know they have left some loved ones behind, some family and friends, and hopefully the war situation will be resolved fairly quickly,” he said.
“At the same time, we'll look after them here in Tullamore, in Offaly, in Ireland, for as long as they need to be looked after, and we'll share our culture and heritage with them while they will share their culture and heritage with us.”
He said Ireland and Ukraine had similar histories because they were both controlled by a “bigger neighbour” and he believed Ukraine will not want to give up its independence.
“They got a taste of freedom... and now they have matured as a nation and were enjoying their freedom and their democracy and they are going to fight all the way to the bitter end to ensure they maintain that.
“And we wish them all the best in doing that and if there is anything we can do as a council or individual councillors for them while they're here to make their stay better or if we can integrate them into society or help them getting jobs, or being involved in different organisations in the community, we'll be there for that in any way we can.”
Deirdre Fox, manager of the Offaly Volunteer Centre, has been helping the new arrivals since they first came to Tullamore.
“We were involved in the original loading of the trucks that went to Ukraine,” Ms Fox explained.
“As a result of that some displaced Ukrainians joined us and said they would like to have an opportunity to meet with other Ukrainians so we provided a space for them to do that.”
A shop – where the Ukrainians can browse and choose what they want free of charge – has been set up in the Volunteer Centre premises on Bury Quay.
An appeal for donations of essential items prompted a massive response and volunteers took note of individual requests from the refugees.
“When they arrived here last Wednesday week late at night we had Ukrainian flags hanging outside our building and they were attracted by that when they were walking up to the canal. So they popped in,” said Ms Fox.
Requests vary from adaptors for plugging in electrical devices to queries about local pharmacies.
“Some people are unwell from having been living in the bunkers,” said Ms Fox.
Education of the children has been emphasised by many of the mothers, and volunteers from a pre-school in Durrow were helping set up a playroom in the hotel this week.
Though they are still settling in, some of the new residents have already signed up as volunteers with the Offaly Volunteer Centre themselves.
“They want to be part of what ever is going on to make their life easier here,” said Ms Fox.
Martin Buckley, chair of the Volunteer Centre board said ongoing support will be given to the Ukrainians.
“As a volunteer and an Offaly man myself I'm proud to be part of a project to help our European neighbours to settle in for as long as they need to settle in and be part of this community,” said Mr Buckley.
A 21-year-old university student from Dnipro, Vlas Novokhatnii, is in Tullamore with his mother Oksana.
He was studying maths and statistics hundreds of kilometres away in Kyiv and because his father works as a first responder, his mother was often at home alone with “missiles flying over the building”.
They decided to come to Ireland through Poland and is in regular contact with his father, who had to stay behind.
A fluent English speaker who is interpreting for many of his fellow nationals, the student said he always loved Irish culture.
“I love to be here, I love to be a part of this place, to help my Ukrainian community but also help the Irish community to integrate all the people from Ukraine,” he said.
He said they were all very grateful for the help they are receiving in Ireland.
“It's hard for us to believe how kind you are... I want to give back, I want to make this place grow, I want to make this place prosper.”
He sees English language lessons as crucial if his compatriots are to realise their ambition to get employment here.
“Without English it's really hard to get a job,” he said. “Everyone would be eager to work and not just receive financial support.”
While happy to be in a safe country, he says many of those staying in the hotel feel “bittersweet”.
“They think this is some kind of dream because before [the invasion] it seemed to be a dream because of how horrible it was. You couldn't imagine that something like that can actually be happening,” he said.
“But right now it seems to be a dream because of how great it is. It still seems surreal to be honest. At the same time most of these people do not take it for granted.
“They really understand how much they are being helped and they are so grateful. They are really happy. But at the same time it's kind of bittersweet because when you think about what is happening right now in Ukraine, what is happening to families you feel guilty about it because you have everything here and the people there have no electricity or no safety.”
All of the accommodation in the hotel will be available for displaced people for at least six months.
Brian Reynolds, hotel manager, said about 103 adults and 31 children have moved in and the hotel is now full.
The dining room is used to serve the new guests breakfast, lunch and dinner but the restaurant, coffee shop and meeting rooms will still be available for public use.
“We're very lucky that we've teamed up with Offaly Local Development and Offaly Volunteers. They have been a massive support to us,” said Mr Reynolds.
He has noticed that many of the new residents are anxious to get their PPS numbers as soon as possible so that they can seek work.
Mr Reynolds also thanked the local public for their support: “The local support has been phenomenal with the amount of donations that people have brought in. We're very lucky with the community that we live in.”
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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. Parker considers herself to be a first generation benefactor of Title IX, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The documentary also comes at a time when inequalities between the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments are coming under intense scrutiny. | https://kvia.com/ap-national-sports-3/2022/03/31/parker-hopes-title-ix-documentary-serves-as-inspiration/ | 2022-04-01T01:15:47Z |
A Texas man has been arrested by police after they discovered the skeletal remains of a person suspected to be his son being kept in the man’s kitchen, the New Boston Police Department announced.Police arrived at the home of David McMichael, 67, on Tuesday, as they’d received a call to perform a welfare check on a man residing in the 1200 block of South Merrill in New Boston, Texas.When Mr McMichael answered the door, the officers asked the man if he knew why they were there. The 67-year-old then replied, according to police, that “Mr McMichael advised them it was because he had a body in his kitchen”.The man, police said, later explained that the body was allegedly his son’s, who had died in May 2018, nearly four years earlier.The police have not confirmed if the human remains found in McMichael’s kitchen are in fact his son’s, Jason McMichael, but the body has since been taken to the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas for autopsy and further identification.The 67-year-old Texas man was charged with abuse of a corpse and is being held in Bi-State jail. | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2556658016148/inmate-dies-at-fairfax-county-adult-detention-center | 2022-04-01T01:15:49Z |
A golden jacket and permanent enshrinement in Canton is awaiting Adrian Peterson at some point, when he finally decides to hang up the cleats and call it a career. When that day comes, the legendary running back still plans on doing it as a Minnesota Viking.
Even after all of these years, Peterson said he still “bleeds purple” during an interview with FOX 9 KMSP. He was asked if he could see himself playing football for the Vikings again before finally riding off into the sunset.
“I’ve seen stranger things happen,” said Peterson. “But they’re set with [Dalvin] Cook, man. He’s such a great talent. Who knows? It could possibly happen, but when it’s time for me to retire, of course, I’ll be back then in a purple uniform for sure.”
Peterson, 37, played in four games and started in three in 2021 with the Tennessee Titans and Seattle Seahawks. He’s currently a free agent waiting for the phone to ring for his next opportunity.
The Vikings are obviously set this season with Cook, a three-time Pro Bowler, leading the offensive backfield, and they already have a viable backup in Alexander Mattison as well. But like other teams in the league, they’d keep Peterson in mind as an injury replacement during the season.
It makes sense that he’d want retire in Minnesota considering everything he’s accomplished with the Vikings organization—seven Pro Bowls, seven All-Pros and winning a league MVP when he rushed for over 2,000 yards in 2012.
That day could come in the future, but for now, he’ll continue waiting by the phone. | https://vikingswire.usatoday.com/2022/03/31/adrian-peterson-still-plans-retiring-vikings/ | 2022-04-01T01:15:50Z |
The LSU women’s gymnastics team’s postseason run came to an end in the second round of Regional competition in Raleigh, North Carolina after mistakes and falls during the last two rotations put the Tigers in third place with a score of 196.575.
Since only the top two teams from their session advance to regional finals to fight for a spot in the National Championships, the Tigers’ third place finish means their season has officially come to an end.
Going into the third rotation, the Tigers had a substantial lead over Missouri, Iowa and NC State, but problems on the uneven bars stopped any momentum LSU had, leaving their score slowly dropping with every error.
LSU tried to rebound from that third rotation on the balance beam, but Christina Desiderio’s fall in the leadoff spot set the tone for the rest of the event. The Tigers just could not come back with the intense pressure to hit the next five routines and ended the competition just outside of where they needed to be to advance. | https://www.lsureveille.com/sports/gymnastics/lsu-gymnastics-ends-postseason-run-at-the-raleigh-regional/article_04c38c92-b129-11ec-8bd4-b7fa39932ec5.html | 2022-04-01T01:15:50Z |
Bri Springs first appeared on The Bachelor Season 25 where she competed for the heart of the first Black Bachelor, Matt James.
Bri has since moved on from The Bachelor franchise and even found love with someone new.
Recently, Bri allowed her fans to ask her questions, and she gave her honest answers, including answering questions about her regrets and her current relationship.
Bri Springs speaks on ‘regret’ after appearing on The Bachelor
Bri Springs took to her Instagram stories to answer followers’ questions, and one fan inquired about her stint on The Bachelor.
The viewer asked, “Do you regret going on The Bachelor?”
Bri responded by sharing a selfie photo of her and her current boyfriend, Aramide Olaniyan. Bri lovingly places her arm on Aramide’s head as they lay against some pillows.
Bri placed her answer over the photo, writing, “No because I wouldn’t be where I am today.”
During her time on The Bachelor Season 25, Bri made it far with Matt James but was eliminated after fantasy suites when Matt chose to keep Rachael Kirkconnell and Michelle Young in his final two.
Before being eliminated, Bri told Matt she was willing to leave a job she loves in order to stay on the show and continue to pursue him.
While Bri and Matt didn’t work out, it’s clear Bri has no regrets as she’s found a new man, and she’s also announced a new job position where she is able to combine her business experience with her influencer experience.
Bri Springs shares how she met boyfriend Aramide Olaniyan
While opening herself up to questions, Bri was asked about her current boyfriend.
A fan inquired, “How did you meet your boyfriend!! The streets are terrible rn.”
Bri responded with a photo of her and Aramide sitting at a table during an outing.
Over the photo, Bri answered, “My bff Coco introduced us when I lived in SF but we didn’t reconnect until a year later.”
Bri went public with her boyfriend in 2021. The pair have spent time with other familiar faces within The Bachelor franchises, such as The Bachelorette Season 18 couple Michelle Young and Nayte Olukoya.
Bri certainly appears happy in her new relationship and has no regrets about her past with The Bachelor.
The Bachelor is currently on hiatus on ABC. | https://www.monstersandcritics.com/tv/reality-tv/bri-springs-reveals-if-she-regrets-going-on-the-bachelor-shares-how-she-met-her-new-man/ | 2022-04-01T01:15:50Z |
THE student killed in a shooting at a South Carolina middle school Thursday afternoon has been named as his family has released a statement.
Jamari Cortez Bonaparte Jackson, 12, died at the hospital after being shot at Tanglewood Middle School, according to deputies at the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office.
“We are all devastated by today’s tragedy,” read a statement by the Jackson family.
“We love Jamari dearly and we would ask that our privacy be respected as we grieve during this very difficult time.”
Deputies said the suspect was taken into custody just after 1:45pm. The suspect is also a 12-year-old.
He was detained near the school and the sheriff’s office said that authorities aren’t looking for any additional suspects.
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Police said the suspect shot Jackson before running from the property. He was found hiding under the deck of a home. A handgun was also recovered.
Due to the suspect’s age, his name has not been released. He is charged with murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, possession of a firearm on school property and unlawful possession of a weapon by a person under age 18.
"While the motive for the shooting and how the suspect was able to get possession of a firearm is still under investigation, we can confirm that the victim and suspect were familiar with each other and we are confident the incident was isolated," said the sheriff's office in a statement.
"This has been a very trying situation for sure," Greenville County Sheriff Hobart Lewis said at the scene.
"Our hearts go out to all the families involved."
The sheriff's office said over 100 deputies responded to the scene.
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Footage from the scene showed a heavy police presence at the school as officials closed entrance roads to the school.
Greenville County Schools said students have been taken to Brookwood Church, where parents will be able to reunite with their kids.
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster thanks the sheriff's office and agents for their swift response.
"I ask that you join Peggy and me in praying for the families, students, and communities affected by this tragic situation," McMaster tweeted.
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The shooting comes after six other students were rushed to the hospital after consuming drug-laced edibles at a Pennsylvania middle school.
School officials at South Allegheny Middle School said the students became extremely sick within several minutes of one another.
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Lisa Duval, the school's superintendent, said staff first alerted the school nurse of the students' conditions then decided to call medics to the location.
The school district said all the affected students' families had been notified, and all the middle schoolers' bookbags and belongings were searched for drug paraphernalia.
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People who suffered from even mild cases of COVID-19 face an increased risk of being diagnosed with diabetes within a year of recovering from the illness, a new study reports.
Researchers found that people who had COVID-19 were about 40% more likely to develop diabetes within a year after recovering, compared to participants in a control group. The likelihood of developing diabetes grew if the patient suffered from a serious infection that led to hospitalization or a stay in intensive care.
"What's surprising is that it is happening in people with no prior risk factors for diabetes" before becoming infected with COVID-19, said Ziyad Al-Aly, the lead author of the study.
These latest findings add to a growing list of studies showing that people who suffered from COVID-19 are at risk of facing other long-term health problems. Those include heart and kidney ailments and chronic fatigue.
Al-Aly also helped lead the study that showed the prevalence of cardiac issues in people who survived COVID-19 infections.
This newest study, published Monday in the Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology journal, analyzed data from more than 180,000 patients from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
The study's authors compared patients who tested positive for COVID-19 and survived the illness for more than a month with more than 4 million other people who didn't contract COVID in the same period. This data was also compared with another 4.28 million patients who were treated at the VA in 2018 and 2019.
The paper states that around 1% to 2% of people who have been infected with COVID will develop diabetes as a result. That may seem like a small number, but nearly 80 million people in the U.S. have had COVID, Al-Aly told NPR — meaning 800,000 to 1.6 million people developing diabetes who might not have otherwise.
"That translates to a really significant number of people with new onset diabetes in the U.S. and many, many more around the world," Al-Aly said.
Nationwide, approximately 34 million people had diabetes pre-COVID, according to Jorge Moreno, an internal medicine physician at Yale University who didn't work on Al-Aly's study. Doctors expect roughly 1.5 million new people to be newly diagnosed with diabetes each year during normal times, he told NPR.
What to look out for
This study shows that as a nation, more attention needs to be paid to the long-term effects of COVID-19, Al-Aly said. More vigilance can start at the doctor's office.
"We need to start treating COVID as a risk factor for diabetes," Al-Aly said, adding that each person who has come down with the virus needs to be screened.
Moreno told NPR he believes this study will create more awareness among general practitioners and endocrinologists, like himself, to screen patients who have had COVID for diabetes and other complications.
Those who've had COVID should also be closely monitoring their health and changes in their body, Moreno said, and should seek help at the first sign of an issue. Major symptoms for diabetes include increased thirst, frequent urination (which is not influenced by how much liquid consumed) and blurry vision. Major weight fluctuations are also a sign.
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Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries and Asia's richest man, and Jeff Bezos, chairman of Amazon and the world's second-richest man, are about to go head-to-head in a spectacle like no other.
Both men's companies will face off in a televised bidding war for the multibillion-dollar rights to stream Indian cricket. Given how tense relations are between the two parties, hopefully no one whips out an actual bat.
Opposing Batting Stance
Ambani, worth $100 billion, is a devout vegetarian and teetotaler who says he watches three Bollywood movies a week. Bezos, worth $275 billion, has a whiskey cellar at home and loves Star Trek so much he named his dog after a Kriosian empathic metamorph. Different as they are, Ambani decided in 2019 that he wanted a piece of Bezos' turf.
Reliance, primarily an oil refining business, moved into e-commerce to directly challenge Amazon in India. A legal fight broke out last year, when Reliance, India's top retailer, attempted a $3.4 billion acquisition of the retail division of Future Group, the nation's second-largest retailer. But Amazon had already acquired a $200 million stake in Future Group in 2019 and argued such a deal constitutes a contract violation. Things got so heated in February that Reliance staff literally seized Future stores in a de facto coup.
Which sets up the forthcoming auction drama for the streaming rights to the Indian Premier League:
- For the first time ever, the wildly popular cricket league is auctioning streaming rights separately from television rights. The catch is the auction will be broadcast live on June 12, with Amazon and Reliance expected to make rapid succession bids that could top $7 billion, according to Bloomberg.
- The winner gets to stream IPL games between 2023 and 2027, and, with them, a giant audience: Almost 800 million Indians have internet access to stream sports, and the first 29 matches of IPL's 2021 season drew a combined 367 million viewers, according to India's Cricket Board secretary Jay Shah.
Royal Rumble: The June auction could go from a tale of the tape to a full-on WWE-style brawl of the business titans. Disney, Sony Pictures, Meta's Facebook, and Alphabet's YouTube are all considering bidding, according to Bloomberg. | https://www.fool.com/investing/2022/03/31/bezos-and-asias-richest-man-will-go-toe-to-toe-in/?source=eptyholnk0000202&utm_source=yahoo-host&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=article&yptr=yahoo?src=rss | 2022-04-01T01:15:50Z |
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I am writing in regards to the editorial ("The stadium game," March 23) regarding public financing for a new Buffalo Bills stadium. I offer the following insight: In the 2000s, I was a lead attorney challenging state authorizations and funding for the new Yankee Stadium and the Barclays Center, intended as the new home of the Brooklyn Nets.
Obviously, we weren't successful in stopping either project. But, shortly after, I was invited to participate in a sports law symposium at Fordham Law School. The topic was public financing of stadiums. The other panelists were representatives of the New York Mets and the Washington football team that had recently completed stadium deals.
I explained I was an environmental attorney with limited knowledge of the financing process but was asked to participate as there were few others who could or were willing to present alternative views. After hearing the presentations of my colleagues, I discussed my experience with the state approval of these projects and how little the state seemed to scrutinize the requests for financing.
I explained that, based on my review of documents, it was clear that the law students in the room had to provide more detailed information on their college financing applications than the teams did seeking public financing. The representatives of the teams on the panel conceded that I was essentially right. The editorial is correct that we should be skeptical about subsidizing billionaires' teams.
Jeffrey S. Baker
Feura Bush | https://www.timesunion.com/opinion/article/Letter-Buffalo-stadium-financing-17036057.php | 2022-04-01T01:15:50Z |
A promise kept: How Biden can come away with a win this SOTU
Even for presidents, things don’t always go according to plan.
When President Biden switched the State of the Union speech to this Tuesday, he might have hoped for good news.
That has — partly — been swept off the table by his failure to stop the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It’s hard to ignore the sound of explosions, the photos of black smoke rising above an airport, or the sight of terrified parents and children huddling together in a Ukrainian subway station.
On Tuesday night President Biden doesn’t have to imitate FDR, who in 1942 talked only about Pearl Harbor and the consequences. But Biden must lead with Ukraine.
And it won’t be enough for him to tick off a list of sanctions or predict how history will judge Vladimir Putin. He must explain what he has done, and why. That means using not just statistics but the stories that move listeners — and make them understand.
Biden has good speechwriters. The possibility of Russian invasion was not exactly a surprise. He should have no trouble with that.
Ironically, the president’s failure to persuade Putin gives him a chance to persuade Americans. Especially voters.
He needs that. With an approval rating in the low 40s, Biden is poised to become the third Democratic president in a row to control the House of Representatives on Inauguration Day, lose it in the midterms and face two years of a crippled presidency.
As someone who was in the 1994 White House during Bill Clinton’s disastrous mid-term, I have some idea of what that means. It’s not ordained that a terrible mid-term leaves presidents unable to recover, but it’s hard to win an election without support from some people on the other side. About 9 percent of Republicans voted for Barack Obama in 2010; about the same number of Democrats voted for Donald Trump in 2016.
Only 5 percent of Republicans like Biden today. More alarming: though Biden actually won the independent vote in 2020, now just 29 percent approve.
Despite its glitz and huge audience — 26.9 million for last year’s unofficial one — it’s customary to scoff at the SOTU. Critics deride the speech as a “laundry list” for its usual way of compressing complex issues in a paragraph each. The boost they give presidents usually evaporates fast.
But not always. The key to a Biden turnaround depends on answering another question: Why is his approval rate so low? Wasn’t he the one who pledged to “work as hard for those who didn’t vote for me as those who did”?
On Tuesday Biden should speak directly to those who didn’t vote for him. The fact is, when it comes to what Republicans want, his record is surprisingly good.
What exactly do they like? A Pew Research poll has some answers. Among major issues for Republicans are four: improving the economy (82 percent); lowering health care costs (53 percent), reducing crime (65 percent), and reducing the deficit (63 percent).
The administration rarely points out this bipartisan appeal.
Take one Biden accomplishment: expanding the Child Tax Credit, which last year removed almost half of America’s poor children from poverty. Supporters marketed it almost entirely as a moral issue (“We have a moral obscenity of child poverty in this country,” said New Jersey Democrat Cory Booker.)
But it took a National Academy of Sciences report to make clear why Republicans should embrace it, too. The law would shrink the deficit, reduce crime, and create $1.50 of economic growth for every $1 spent.
Just this once, why not cast aside the fiction of nonpartisanship? Why not directly address Republicans? Why not use Biden accomplishments to point out how he has kept his promise to them?
And while he’s at it, why not at least mention another development the administration apparently thinks too controversial to mention? Death rates in partisan Republican counties seem to total between three and six times those in Democratic ones.
Of course President Biden has avoided mentioning those results. Presidential advisers would be nutty to urge anything else.
But most people likely to watch the State of the Union know Biden’s experience with tragedy within his family. Can’t his writers create a section for tomorrow night where the president could passionately urge vaccination for all Americans — including those who hate his guts? I think they could. And Biden is just the kind of person who could movingly convey it.
Will such rhetorical steps by themselves reverse Biden’s steep decline in the polls? Certainly not. No single paragraph, no matter how eloquent or well-meant, would do that. But this is a State of the Union. Its success shouldn’t just depend on statistics about job growth and inflation.
To win over those who didn’t vote for him will depend on whether Biden moves them — whether with stories of people in our neighborhoods, or in a subway station 6,000 miles away.
He hasn’t done that yet.
Tuesday night is a good time to start.
Robert “Bob” Lehrman is a former White House speechwriter and author of seven books, including “The Political Speechwriter’s Companion,” with co-author Eric Schnure. He teaches speechwriting at American University and writes frequently about political events.
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Bird Rides promotes scooters as a safe, environmentally-friendly way for those in the city to tour and travel the area without needing to walk, bike or drive.
The Birds can be found and rented throughout the Capital City, allowing fast, efficient and safe travel for a small fee.
The official Bird app also lets groups rent, reserve and locate nearby scooters.
Last year, Bird says there were more than 8000 scooter rides rented in Bismarck, with over 2000 unique riders and 14,000 miles traveled.
With the initial doubt about their popularity gone, the new main concern, according to Bismarck officials, is ensuring everyone abides by the rules of the road.
“We just want to make sure anyone who uses any sort of transportation, whether they’re walking, or riding their bike, or on a Bird Scooter, or driving their vehicle, is that they’re safe doing that,” said City Engineer Gabe Schell. “So that every time we add a new mode of transportation, there’s always some risk, but as long as everyone’s logically using that transportation system, respectfully, it works out for the benefit of that user as well as the community.”
Bird Rides proposed bringing electric scooters to Minot as well in February, and the city has approved the plan.
A new ‘flock’ will arrive there soon. | https://www.kxnet.com/news/local-news/flock-of-electric-scooters-nests-in-bismarck-more-migrating-to-minot/ | 2022-04-01T01:15:51Z |
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HONOLULU — A Hawaii judge has granted a couple’s request for a temporary restraining order against Ezra Miller, an actor known for playing “The Flash” in “Justice League” films.
The couple filed a petition for a temporary restraining order Tuesday, alleging that Miller burst into their bedroom and threatened them in Hilo, a small town on the Big Island. The petition also accused Miller of stealing some of their belongings, including a passport and wallet.
The judge’s order, filed in court Wednesday, said it was necessary to grant the couple’s petition to prevent harassment.
Days earlier, Miller allegedly harassed patrons at a karaoke bar. Late Sunday, police were called to Margarita Village in Hilo, where they said Miller yelled obscenities, grabbed a mic from a singing woman and lunged at a man playing darts.
“The bar owner asked Miller to calm down several times to no avail,” police said in a news release.
Miller was arrested at the bar shortly after midnight Monday and charged with disorderly conduct and harassment. Miller was released on $500 bail.
Neither Miller nor the actor’s representatives could immediately be reached for comment Thursday.
Miller is ordered to appear at a court hearing April 13. | https://www.bostonherald.com/2022/03/31/actor-ezra-miller-ordered-to-stay-away-from-hawaii-couple/ | 2022-04-01T01:15:51Z |
By Andrew Dalton | Associated Press
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.whittierdailynews.com/2022/03/31/oscars-police-offered-to-arrest-will-smith-over-attack/ | 2022-04-01T01:15:51Z |
Amazon union has strong lead in NY vote count; losing in Alabama
But that win contrasted with 53% of Amazon workers in Alabama rejecting unionization, in a still-not final outcome. The Alabama contest could hinge on 416 challenged ballots to be adjudicated in the coming weeks, which are sufficient to change the result, said the U.S. National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), which is overseeing the election.
Amazon.com Inc workers at a warehouse in New York City's Staten Island have so far voted 57% in favor of unionizing with a final tally due on Friday, a potential landmark victory for organized labor at the second-largest U.S. private employer. But that win contrasted with 53% of Amazon workers in Alabama rejecting unionization, in a still-not final outcome.
The Alabama contest could hinge on 416 challenged ballots to be adjudicated in the coming weeks, which are sufficient to change the result, said the U.S. National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), which is overseeing the election. The situation is far different from last year when workers sided with Amazon by a more than 2-to-1 margin against unionizing. If final results show either location voted for a union, it would be a historic first for the retailing giant in the United States and a milestone for labor advocates, who for years have considered Amazon's labor practices a threat to workers.
In fierce campaigns, Amazon has warned about unions in notices in bathroom stalls and held mandatory meetings telling workers that labor groups could force them to strike. It has raised pay and offered bigger signing bonuses in a labor shortage, appealing to staff who have worried organizing means perpetual strife. At the same time, union drives have picked up momentum. Nine U.S. Starbucks stores have voted to organize, with more than 150 more seeking elections. Amazon workers responded to more in-person outreach by labor activists as the pandemic subsided, and a second company warehouse in Staten Island, LDJ5, will also vote on whether to unionize starting on April 25.
With nearly 2,700 ballots counted from workers at Amazon's JFK8 warehouse in Staten Island, about 57% of votes were in favor of a union, according to a Reuters tally of the count overseen by the NLRB and streamed over Zoom. The count will resume on Friday at 9:30 a.m. ET (1330 GMT). Christian Smalls, a former Amazon employee spearheading the New York union effort, said, "To get to this point, it's already history." His group is called the Amazon Labor Union.
A union win in New York "would be a triumph for unconventional organizing campaigns," said John Logan, a labor professor at San Francisco State University. Smalls' group made great use of social media during the campaign and diverged from a typical labor playbook, he said. 'CONTINUE TO FIGHT'
For Bessemer, Alabama, the tally of roughly 1,900 valid ballots concluded on Thursday, but the outcome is far from certain. The NLRB said it will hold a hearing in the next few weeks to determine if any of the 416 challenged ballots should be opened and counted. Eli Morrison, a 42-year-old Amazon worker who lives in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, said he voted against unionizing and was pleased to see the union trailing. He said he appreciates the flexibility Amazon gives him to pick up extra shifts, a benefit he fears he would lose if workers unionized.
"I come in, I bust ass every day, I get stuff done," said Morrison, who previously held a union job at a grocery store. "I wouldn’t get to do that if there was a union. It would be whoever’s been there the longest and whoever’s been there longest doesn’t mean that they’ve done the best." Jennifer Bates, an early backer of the Alabama union campaign, said, "The election is not over until every ballot is counted that’s eligible, and we'll continue to fight."
The labor group organizing the effort plans to file objections to Amazon's conduct around the election as well, said Stuart Appelbaum, president of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU). Objections previously filed by the RWDSU led to a determination by the NLRB that Amazon had improperly interfered in the original contest in Bessemer, prompting the board to set aside the results and call for this year's re-run.
Amazon did not immediately comment on the RWDSU's plans to object or on the vote counts Thursday. The company has said it wants its employees' voices to be heard and that it is focused on continuing to make Amazon a great place to work. Regarding communications with Amazon staff during the contests, the company has said it was important for workers to know what a union would mean for their day-to-day employment.
A simple majority of votes cast is needed to win. Neither the New York union nor labor board has said how many ballots were received in Staten Island.
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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By Chinwendu Obienyi
Executive Secretary, African Capacity Building Foundation, Prof. Emmanuel Nnadozie, has said the indiscriminate registration of higher institutions, especially universities in the last decade, without due attention to quality is steering the nation towards disaster.
He also demanded the scrapping of the current funding modalities for tertiary education in Nigeria.
He stated this, yesterday, during the Bullion Lecture 2022 organised by the Centre for Financial Journalism (CFJ) in Lagos.
Speaking on the theme of the lecture titled: “Funding Tertiary Education in Nigeria: Challenges and Opportunities,” Nnadozie, said while there were numerous tertiary institutions in Nigeria, available statistics from United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and National Universities Commission (NUC) suggest that provision and access to tertiary education in Nigeria has remained low.
He said government funds, which has been the major source of funding for higher education in Nigeria via annual budgets, were insufficient to sustain the sector.
“There are alternative models of funding public tertiary education and they include tapping into the diaspora intellectual and financial capital, alumni association, foundations, university-industry partnerships and deepening the base of the tertiary education trust fund.
“The truth of this funding challenge is that policies are made and not implemented, promises are made and not kept, agreements are signed and not fulfilled. Therefore, there is need to increase budgetary allocation and ensure adequate funding.”
Nnadozie also urged the government to honour agreement voluntarily entered into with unions and provide funds for the revitalisation of public universities.
“Funding availability alone will not solve the problem because there are instances where funds are mismanaged. Concurrent reforms in efficiency, resource allocation, curriculum reform, change in pedagogical practices, strengthening of accountability and governance structures and autonomy,” he said. | https://www.sunnewsonline.com/indiscriminate-registration-of-varsities-moving-nigeria-towards-disaster-nnadozie/ | 2022-04-01T01:15:40Z |
PNP offers condolences on the death of Tabby Diamond
Wednesday, March 30, 2022KINGSTON, Jamaica—�The People's National Party (PNP) has expressed regret at the murder of Donald “Tabby Diamond” Shaw, who was killed on Tuesday in a drive-by shooting�on McKinley Crescent�in Kingston.
READ:�Mighty Diamonds lead singer killed in drive-by shooting
The PNP, in a release, described Shaw as a brilliant singer and songwriter who, together with Fitzroy "Bunny" Simpson and Lloyd "Judge" Ferguson, formed the group, Mighty Diamonds. Tabby Diamond was the lead singer of the group and over the years, became known for his effortless style of singing and his humility.
The release added that despite the many accolades and awards achieved by the Might Diamonds, Tabby Diamond never forgot his humble beginnings and carried that spirit of humility with him for the many decades which he has contributed to the music industry.�
In 2021 the Mighty Diamonds received the Order of Distinction for their contribution and longevity in the reggae industry.�
“He was a very fine vocalist, with a sweet tenor voice. I loved to watch the Mighty Diamonds live, with their seminal hits from the 1970s. For Tabby Diamonds to lose his life in this way is a tragic reflection of where Jamaica is today,” said Mark Golding, Leader of the Opposition.
“The entire nation is saddened by the tragic passing of the legendary Tabby Diamond. The recent surge of violence in Jamaica is deeply concerning. We must create a safe environment for our citizens. We ask anyone with information about the individual(s) responsible for Tabby Diamond's murder to report it to the police so that those responsible can be brought to Justice,” the PNP added.
The party went on to express condolences to the family and friends of Tabby Diamond.�
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VANCOUVER, BC, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Western Forest Products Inc. (TSX: WEF) ("Western" or the "Company") first quarter 2022 financial and operating results will be released on Wednesday, May 4, 2022.
Western will host its first quarter 2022 analyst conference call on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. PDT (3:00 p.m. EDT).
Don Demens, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Stephen Williams, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will discuss the Company's first quarter 2022 results followed by a question and answer session with the analyst community.
To join the conference call, dial:
Toll-free from Canada and the US: 1-800-952-5114
From Toronto: 416-340-2217
Passcode: 3466690#
To access the instant replay of the call, dial:
Toll-free from Canada and the US: 1-800-408-3053
From Toronto: 905-694-9451
Passcode: 1910899#
The instant replay will be available until June 5, 2022 at 8:59 p.m. PDT (11:59 p.m. EDT).
About Western Forest Products Inc.
Western is an integrated forest products company building a margin-focused log and lumber business to compete successfully in global softwood markets. With operations and employees located primarily on the coast of British Columbia and Washington State, Western is a premier supplier of high-value, specialty forest products to worldwide markets. Western has a lumber capacity in excess of 1.0 billion board feet from seven sawmills and four remanufacturing facilities. The Company sources timber from its private lands, long-term licenses, First Nations arrangements, and market purchases. Western supplements its production through a wholesale program providing customers with a comprehensive range of specialty products.
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Which composting toilet is best?
If you’re looking to live off-grid or spend more time camping far away from facilities, the number one question is all about number two: what do you do with human waste? If you are looking to conserve resources and maybe even produce something useful for the garden, a composting toilet is the way to go.
For its odor control, ease of use and expanded capacity, the Nature’s Head Self-Contained Composting Toilet is the best choice.
What to know before you buy a composting toilet
Size
Composting toilets are a great solution when you need a bathroom on a boat, in a van or in a cabin, but size matters. Because many commercial composting toilets store the waste, they can be larger than even the smallest plumbed toilets. Measure carefully to make sure the composting toilet you choose fits in the space you have.
Capacity
Capacity concerns how much waste the toilet can hold before needing to be emptied. Larger families need a high-capacity toilet, but singles and couples can get away with smaller holding tanks.
The larger the composting toilet, the less frequently you will need to empty it. Keep that in mind if you want to cut down on basic maintenance tasks.
Portable or built-in
The beauty of a composting toilet is that it can go anywhere you want it to. It’s not tied to plumbing or water supply. However, even composting toilets can be built-in and more permanent. If you are adding a bathroom to an off-grid cabin, you might consider a built-in toilet that is fixed to the floor or the wall, but for travel or camping, a portable one is best.
What to look for in a quality composting toilet
Separate liquid waste tank
The main concern most people have with composting toilets is odor. A primary cause of odor is liquid waste. To keep odor down, a separate liquid waste tank is a good idea. This can also be emptied before solid waste is emptied, diluted with water and poured directly onto nitrogen-loving plants.
Composting crank
As with outdoor garden composting, turning the material results in faster decomposition. Some composting toilets feature a composting crank that moves the waste around to hasten its breakdown.
Leakproof and odorless
Especially for vans, boats and RVs, the last thing you want is a leaky composting toilet. While it’s always advisable to empty your waste tank before moving the toilet, sometimes that’s just not possible. Look for toilets with leakproof seals or single-body construction. This also helps trap any odors inside of the toilet until it can be emptied.
How much you can expect to spend on a composting toilet
True composting toilets are more complex than simply collecting waste in a plastic bag and throwing it out. Expect to spend $150-$1,500 on a good system.
Composting toilet FAQ
How does a composting toilet work?
A. Composting toilets follow the same principles as a garden compost pile. Gardeners add food scraps, leaf matter and plant material to a bin, rotating it and adding water. Natural bacteria (and worms in many cases) attack the pile and slowly break it down, creating a rich humus that adds nutrients back to the soil when used in the garden.
Composting toilets use solid and liquid waste, plus bulking materials like peat moss, sawdust or coconut coir, as the raw materials to create usable organic material. As with the garden compost, turning the material in the toilet helps aerobic bacteria quickly break down waste.
The process is simple.
- Add a bulking agent to the toilet (if needed; some toilets do not require this).
- Use the toilet as usual.
- Add more bulking agents if required.
From there, composting toilets differ. Some have a button that operates a heater and a fan to speed up the composting process, while others trigger a sealing feature after each use. Regardless, the waste will begin to break down and eventually become safe for disposal.
Can you use composted waste on plants?
A. As a general rule, human waste should not be used on any type of plant unless it is composted properly. This means that all of the material has broken down and is essentially sanitized by bacteria. After that, composted human waste is safe to use on plants that are not destined for human consumption.
If you are interested in using human waste for growing food, it’s best to add composted waste to an outdoor compost pile and allow it to process for a year. At that point, it is exactly the same as other types of compost and can be used to fertilize plants.
What’s the best composting toilet to buy?
Top composting toilet
Nature’s Head Self-Contained Composting Toilet
What you need to know: This is a good option for more permanent, mounted installations.
What you’ll love: It is high capacity — two people using this full-time will only need to empty it once a month. There is no odor, but it comes with a fan. This is also covered by a five-year warranty.
What you should consider: It’s expensive for only occasional use.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top composting toilet for the money
What you need to know: Choose this for camping, boating and other short outdoor trips.
What you’ll love: It holds nearly 6 gallons total, so use this up to 60 times without emptying. It has a carrying handle and is easy to set up. A water gun uses fresh water for cleaning after you use the toilet (like a portable bidet).
What you should consider: Some users report leaking when moved, so be sure to empty and clean this before packing up.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: This is another option for more permanent, full-time use off-grid.
What you’ll love: Mount this on a wall for stable, regular use. It needs a 12-volt battery but can also run on an AC adapter to power a ventilation fan. It’s easy to install and comes with everything you need to set it up.
What you should consider: It’s a high-quality choice but comes with a hefty price tag.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Delivers another record quarter for design-related revenue for IoT, both sequential and year over year billings growth for Cybersecurity, as well as positive operating cash flow and net profit
Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2022:
- Total company revenue of $185 million.
- IoT revenue of $52 million.
- Cybersecurity revenue of $122 million.
- Licensing & Other revenue of $11 million.
- Net cash generated from operations of $10 million.
- Non-GAAP basic earnings per share of $0.01, GAAP basic earnings per share of $0.25 and GAAP diluted loss per share of $0.03.
Fiscal Year 2022:
- Total company revenue of $718 million.
- Non-GAAP basic loss per share of $0.10, GAAP basic earnings per share of $0.02 and GAAP diluted loss per share of $0.31.
WATERLOO, ON, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) today reported financial results for the three months and fiscal year ended February 28, 2022 (all figures in U.S. dollars and U.S. GAAP, except where otherwise indicated).
"We're pleased with the progress that BlackBerry made this quarter. The IoT business recorded its first $50m-plus revenue quarter since the start of the pandemic. In addition to overcoming a number of industry-wide challenges, such as supply chain constraints and the war in Ukraine, the QNX business set another record for quarterly design-related revenue, demonstrating both strong fundamentals and momentum for the business," said John Chen, Executive Chairman & CEO, BlackBerry. "We're also excited about the prospects for the Cybersecurity business given another quarter of billings growth and further strengthening of the team with industry expertise in both sales and product development. The key components are in place, and we expect continued billings momentum this year. Following the demonstration of our BlackBerry IVY edge-to-cloud data platform on auto-grade hardware at CES, we have secured a number of Proof-of-Concept trials."
Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2022 Financial Highlights
- Total company revenue was $185 million.
- Total company non-GAAP gross margin was 68% and GAAP gross margin was 67%.
- IoT revenue was $52 million, with gross margin of 85% and ARR of $93 million, an 11% increase year-over-year.
- Cybersecurity revenue was $122 million, with gross margin of 61% and ARR of $347 million.
- Licensing and Other revenue was $11 million, with gross margin of 55%.
- Non-GAAP operating profit was $8 million. GAAP operating profit was $146 million.
- Total cash, cash equivalents, short-term and long-term investments were $770 million.
- Total net cash position was $405 million.
- Net cash generated from operating activities was $10 million.
Business Highlights & Strategic Announcements
IoT:
- BlackBerry QNX records a record number of new design wins in a quarter: 17 in Auto and 28 in the General Embedded Market (GEM).
- BlackBerry announces first BlackBerry IVY™ proof-of-concept, or POC, trial with PATEO, a leading Chinese tier 1 supplier, and a Chinese electric vehicle automaker to integrate IVY into a digital cockpit.
- BlackBerry and Marelli expand collaboration in China with BlackBerry QNX® Neutrino® RTOS and BlackBerry QNX® Hypervisor selected to power next generation cockpit technology.
- BlackBerry® QNX® real time operating system selected by Critical Software as the foundation for a railway protection system for Portugal's national rail network.
- BlackBerry® Jarvis® enhanced to include standardized reporting that enables compliance with the U.S. government's recent Executive Order relating to the software bill of materials.
Cybersecurity:
- BlackBerry receives maximum AAA rating from SE Labs following their Enterprise Advanced Security Test that used real-world hacking tactics against BlackBerry® Protect and BlackBerry® Optics.
- BlackBerry® SecuSUITE® encrypted communication solution endorsed for NATO use by the NSAB.
- BlackBerry® AtHoc® is being deployed, in partnership with TELUS, by all municipalities and the regional police in Niagara, Canada, displacing a key competitor's solution.
- BlackBerry releases annual threat report, highlighting a cybercriminal underground which has been optimized to better target small local businesses.
Outlook
BlackBerry will provide fiscal year 2023 outlook in connection with the quarterly earnings announcement on its earnings conference call. The earnings call transcript will be made available on our website and on SEDAR.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The tables at the end of this press release include a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures and non-GAAP financial ratios used by the company to comparable U.S. GAAP measures and an explanation of why the company uses them.
Conference Call and Webcast
A conference call and live webcast will be held today beginning at 5:30 p.m. ET, which can be accessed by dialing +1 (877) 761-5600 or by logging on at BlackBerry.com/Investors.
A replay of the conference call will also be available at approximately 8:30 p.m. ET by dialing +1 (800) 770-2030 and entering Conference ID #1566649 and at the link above.
About BlackBerry
BlackBerry (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) provides intelligent security software and services to enterprises and governments around the world. The company secures more than 500M endpoints including more than 195M vehicles. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, the company leverages AI and machine learning to deliver innovative solutions in the areas of cybersecurity, safety and data privacy, and is a leader in the areas of endpoint security, endpoint management, encryption, and embedded systems. BlackBerry's vision is clear - to secure a connected future you can trust.
BlackBerry. Intelligent Security. Everywhere.
For more information, visit BlackBerry.com and follow @BlackBerry.
Investor Contact:
BlackBerry Investor Relations
+1 (519) 888-7465
investorrelations@blackberry.com
Media Contact:
BlackBerry Media Relations
+1 (519) 597-7273
mediarelations@blackberry.com
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of certain securities laws, including under the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities laws, including statements regarding BlackBerry's plans, strategies and objectives including its expectations with respect to increasing and enhancing its product and service offerings.
The words "expect", "anticipate", "estimate", "may", "will", "should", "could", "intend", "believe", "target", "plan" and similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions made by BlackBerry in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that BlackBerry believes are appropriate in the circumstances, including but not limited to, BlackBerry's expectations regarding its business, strategy, opportunities and prospects, the launch of new products and services, general economic conditions, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Russia Ukraine conflict, competition, and BlackBerry's expectations regarding its financial performance. Many factors could cause BlackBerry's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, risks related to the following factors: BlackBerry's ability to enhance, develop, introduce or monetize products and services for the enterprise market in a timely manner with competitive pricing, features and performance; BlackBerry's ability to maintain or expand its customer base for its software and services offerings to grow revenue or achieve sustained profitability; the intense competition faced by BlackBerry; the occurrence or perception of a breach of BlackBerry's network cybersecurity measures, or an inappropriate disclosure of confidential or personal information; the failure or perceived failure of BlackBerry's solutions to detect or prevent security vulnerabilities; BlackBerry's continuing ability to attract new personnel, retain existing key personnel and manage its staffing effectively; litigation against BlackBerry; BlackBerry's dependence on its relationships with resellers and channel partners; acquisitions, divestitures and other business initiatives; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; network disruptions or other business interruptions; BlackBerry's ability to foster an ecosystem of third-party application developers; BlackBerry's products and services being dependent upon interoperability with rapidly changing systems provided by third parties; BlackBerry's ability to obtain rights to use third-party software and its use of open source software; failure to protect BlackBerry's intellectual property and to earn expected revenues from intellectual property rights; BlackBerry being found to have infringed on the intellectual property rights of others; the substantial asset risk faced by BlackBerry, including the potential for charges related to its long-lived assets and goodwill; BlackBerry's indebtedness; tax provision changes, the adoption of new tax legislation or exposure to additional tax liabilities; the use and management of user data and personal information; government regulations applicable to BlackBerry's products and services, including products containing encryption capabilities; environmental, social and governance expectations and standards; the failure of BlackBerry's suppliers, subcontractors, channel partners and representatives to use acceptable ethical business practices or comply with applicable laws; regulations regarding health and safety, hazardous materials usage and conflict minerals; foreign operations, including fluctuations in foreign currencies; adverse economic, geopolitical and environmental conditions; the fluctuation of BlackBerry's quarterly revenue and operating results; the volatility of the market price of BlackBerry's common shares; and rising inflation.
These risk factors and others relating to BlackBerry are discussed in greater detail in BlackBerry's Annual Report on Form 10-K and the "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" section of BlackBerry's MD&A (copies of which filings may be obtained at www.sedar.com or www.sec.gov). All of these factors should be considered carefully, and readers should not place undue reliance on BlackBerry's forward-looking statements. Any statements that are forward-looking statements are intended to enable BlackBerry's shareholders to view the anticipated performance and prospects of BlackBerry from management's perspective at the time such statements are made, and they are subject to the risks that are inherent in all forward-looking statements, as described above, as well as difficulties in forecasting BlackBerry's financial results and performance for future periods, particularly over longer periods, given changes in technology and BlackBerry's business strategy, evolving industry standards, intense competition and short product life cycles that characterize the industries in which BlackBerry operates. Any forward-looking statements are made only as of today and the company has no intention and undertakes no obligation to update or revise any of them, except as required by law.
Reconciliations of the Company's Segment Results to the Consolidated Results
The following table shows information by operating segment for the three months ended February 28, 2022 and February 28, 2021. The Company reports segment information in accordance with U.S. GAAP Accounting Standards Codification Section 280 based on the "management" approach. The management approach designates the internal reporting used by the Chief Operating Decision Maker for making decisions and assessing performance of the Company's reportable operating segments.
The following table reconciles the Company's segment results for the three months ended February 28, 2022 to consolidated U.S. GAAP results:
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The following table reconciles the Company's segment results for the three months ended February 28, 2021 to consolidated U.S. GAAP results:
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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures with the Nearest Comparable U.S. GAAP Measures
In the Company's internal reports, management evaluates the performance of the Company's business on a non-GAAP basis by excluding the impact of certain items below from the Company's U.S. GAAP financial results. The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures and non-GAAP ratios provide management, as well as readers of the Company's financial statements with a consistent basis for comparison across accounting periods and is useful in helping management and readers understand the Company's operating results and underlying operational trends. In the first quarter of fiscal 2022, the Company discontinued its use of software deferred revenue acquired and software deferred commission expense acquired adjustments in its non-GAAP financial measures due to the quantitative decline in the adjustments over time. For purposes of comparability, the Company's non-GAAP financial measures for the three months ended and year ended February 28, 2021 have been updated to conform to the current year's presentation.
Readers are cautioned that adjusted gross margin, adjusted gross margin percentage, adjusted operating expense, adjusted net income (loss), adjusted income (loss) per share, adjusted research and development expense, adjusted selling, marketing and administrative expense, adjusted amortization expense, adjusted operating income (loss), adjusted EBITDA, adjusted operating income (loss) margin percentage, adjusted EBITDA margin percentage and free cash flow (usage) and similar measures do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by U.S. GAAP and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. These non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in the context of the U.S. GAAP results.
Reconciliation of non-GAAP based measures with most directly comparable U.S. GAAP based measures for the three months ended February 28, 2022 and February 28, 2021
A reconciliation of the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measures for the three months ended February 28, 2022 and February 28, 2021 to adjusted financial measures is reflected in the table below:
Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP operating expense (income) for the three months ended February 28, 2022 and February 28, 2021 to adjusted operating expense is reflected in the table below:
Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP net income (loss) and U.S. GAAP basic earnings (loss) per share for the three months ended February 28, 2022 and February 28, 2021 to adjusted net income and adjusted basic earnings per share is reflected in the table below:
Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP research and development, selling, marketing and administration, and amortization expense for the three months ended February 28, 2022 and February 28, 2021 to adjusted research and development, selling, marketing and administration, and amortization expense is reflected in the table below:
Adjusted operating income, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted operating income margin percentage and adjusted EBITDA margin percentage for the three months ended February 28, 2022 and February 28, 2021 are reflected in the table below. These are non-GAAP financial measures and non-GAAP ratios that do not have any standardized meaning as prescribed by U.S. GAAP and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies.
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Reconciliation of non-GAAP based measures with most directly comparable U.S. GAAP based measures for the years ended February 28, 2022 and February 28, 2021
A reconciliation of the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measures for the years ended February 28, 2022 and February 28, 2021 to adjusted financial measures is reflected in the table below:
Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP net income (loss) and U.S. GAAP basic earnings (loss) per share for the years ended February 28, 2022 and February 28, 2021 to adjusted net income (loss) and adjusted basic earnings (loss) per share is reflected in the table below:
Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP research and development, selling, marketing and administration, and amortization expense for the years ended February 28, 2022 and February 28, 2021 to adjusted research and development, selling, marketing and administration, and amortization expense is reflected in the table below:
Adjusted operating income (loss), adjusted EBITDA, adjusted operating income (loss) margin percentage and adjusted EBITDA margin percentage for the years ended February 28, 2022 and February 28, 2021 are reflected in the table below.
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The Company uses free cash flow when assessing its sources of liquidity, capital resources, and quality of earnings. The Company believes that free cash flow is helpful in understanding the Company's capital requirements and provides an additional means to reflect the cash flow trends in the Company's business.
Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended February 28, 2022 and February 28, 2021 to free cash flow is reflected in the table below:
Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP net cash provided by (used in) operating activities for the years ended February 28, 2022 and February 28, 2021 to free cash flow (usage) is reflected in the table below:
Key Metrics
The Company regularly monitors a number of financial and operating metrics, including the following key metrics, in order to measure the Company's current performance and estimate future performance. Readers are cautioned that annual recurring revenue ("ARR"), dollar-based net retention rate ("DBNRR"), and recurring revenue percentage do not have any standardized meaning and are unlikely to be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
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Shane Bieber to start Guardians’ season opener in KC
GOODYEAR, Arizona (AP) — Shane Bieber will throw the first pitch for the Cleveland Guardians. Bieber will start the season opener on April 7 at Kansas City. It was expected that Bieber would get the start, but manager Terry Francona made the formal announcement after speaking to the right-hander who missed three months last season with a shoulder strain. Bieber will be the 12th pitcher in franchise history to make three consecutive opening-day starts. The 26-year-old went 7-4 with a 3.17 ERA last season, but made only 16 starts. | https://kvia.com/ap-national-sports-3/2022/03/31/shane-bieber-to-start-guardians-season-opener-in-kc/ | 2022-04-01T01:15:53Z |
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – If the warm weather has you looking for something to do this weekend, there is plenty to do around the ArkLaTex starting Thursday.
i3 Art Expo
Inspiration, Imagination, and Innovation are all components of the i3 Art Expo presented by Bossier Schools and co-sponsored by the City of Bossier at the Bossier Civic Center from March 31 – April 2.
i3 is described as an interactive experience that puts an emphasis on visual and performing arts as well as literacy and STEM. Art expo visitors can stroll through the imagination room to check out student artwork, watch a performance, participate in one of the many hands-on activities and a multitude of other activities.
The free event opens to the public Thursday and Friday night and all day on Saturday, April 2.
Four States Fair and Rodeo
The Four States Fair and Rodeo in Texarkana has all the rides and attractions you’d expect, but there is also monster truck madness, a demolition derby, and three days of rodeo action.
General admission tickets are $5 for children under 12-years-old, $7 for adults. Event-specific tickets start at $20 and can be purchased here.
Bossier City Farmers Market
The Bossier City Farmers Market returns after its winter hiatus Saturday, April 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fresh fruit, vegetables, and other handmade local goods are all waiting for you at the market. For the reopening, there will be food trucks as well. Admission and parking are free at the Pierre Bossier Mall (behind Starbucks).
Bossier Farmers Market is open from April through November.
CORK XVI: A Red River Revel Wine Event
Red River Revel presents CORK XVI on Saturday, April 2 from 2 – 5 p.m. at the upper pavilion of Festival Plaza in downtown Shreveport.
Live music, a silent auction and raffles, vendor booths, bite-sized food options, and a special pop-up package store.
The event usually attracts more than 1,000 wine enthusiasts and socialites to the plaza.
If you haven’t already secured your tickets, you may be out of luck as their website says the event is sold out. | https://www.arklatexhomepage.com/entertainment-news/need-something-to-do-this-weekend-in-the-arklatex/ | 2022-04-01T01:15:54Z |
Ronan Scully of Self Help Africa
It has been said that a smile is the lighting system of the face, the cooling system of the head and the heating system of the heart. But a smile is also a powerful weapon against toxic attitudes of all kinds.
A line from one of my favourite songs which was made famous by Louis Armstrong says: "When you're smiling, when you're smiling the whole world smiles with you." Think about that for a moment after you have stopped singing it in your mind and then think about the people in your life you know who have a lot of love in their lives, and recall whether they smile a lot and then try to be one of them.
No financial crash, coronavirus, war or adversity can devalue the power of a smile, and it might be just the stimulus package you or a loved one or a friend needs. You see we are all people in need of help and support a lot of the time on this journey through life. We are not perfect and far from it at times especially if you're anything like me. We all make mistakes. We are only human. We all need grace. We all need compassion. We all need mercy and forgiveness. We all need love and acceptance. We all need help and support at times. We all need other people. And you know that's okay for that is what it is to be human.
Not every day will be good, but there will be something good about and in every day. Notice it if you can. Ignore the negativity around you. None of us know the exact road we will travel or the trials that will come our way. The secret is to find joy and love in the journey. The more obstacles you overcome, the stronger you will become. Life doesn’t get easier or more forgiving, you just get stronger, more experienced and more resilient. Smiling and appreciating each step you take on this journey of life is the best choice. Your positive attitude to life will help you realize that sometimes the bad things that happen in your life put you on a direct path to the best possible things that could ever happen to you. So please smile more if you can.
You'd be surprised at how much faster it is to make love happen in your life when you make a habit of this simple physical process of smiling. For a variety of reasons, smiling makes you happier and more open and gives you the appearance of being approachable, touchable, and lovable, the very qualities you are looking to develop in order to lead a loving and caring life. For me, one of the ways I sense spirituality and compassion in other people is by smiling. Smiles spell love, compassion, generosity, kindness, warmth, reliability, patience and real-love. ‘God’s love’ is not just romantic love, it’s much more than that, it is a never-ending series of positive, creative, affirming, challenging, forgiving, healing and protecting feelings and actions whose purposes are to promote our sense of well-being for ourselves and others and help us to be aware of how God feels lovingly and warmly towards us. A smile is a part of that purpose and is a powerful means of communication. It is made up, not only of parted lips, but also of eyes, which sparkle or weep, eyes, which are full of tenderness, acceptance, humour, forgiveness, love and compassion.
The Light of a Smile
When you smile, not only do you feel happy, but you also bring a ray of light into the lives of others. Someone once said, "A smile is a curve that sets everything straight, by increasing your face value." Know that a smile is a little thing that can produce great results. All it takes is a smile to make short work of many difficulties, for just being happy helps others along. I've often thought of a smile as the touch of God given to His people. A day without a smile is a day wasted. Some people grin and bear it, while others smile and change the world. Don't you love the feelings of a returned smile? It can penetrate the soul and release good into the world. It can make friends of strangers. It can bring friends closer together.
It can bridge the generation gap. It can fill the heart with love. A smile is a light in the window of the soul, indicating that the heart is at home. God put a smile on our faces so that we would see that the world needs that aura to lighten the darkness of iniquity and inequality that we live in today. A smile is nature's best antidote for discouragement. It brings rest to the weary, sunshine to those who are sad, and hope to those who are hopeless and defeated. A smile is so valuable that it can't be bought, begged, borrowed, or taken away against your will. You have to be willing to give a smile away before it can do anyone else any good.
So if someone is too tired or grumpy to flash you a smile, let them have one of yours anyway. Nobody needs a smile as much as the person who has none to give. There is a saying that goes, ‘A smile costs nothing, but gives much. It enriches those who receive it, without making poorer those who give. It takes but a moment, but the memory of it lasts forever. It brings rest to the weary, cheer to those who are discouraged, sunshine to the sad and it is nature’s best antidote for trouble, for it is something that is of no value to anyone until it is given away. Some people are too tired to give you a smile. Give them one of yours, as no one needs a smile so much as he who has no more to give.’ It is often said and I agree that smiling is infectious, you catch it like the ‘flu, when someone smiled at me today, I started smiling too. I passed around the corner and someone saw my grin. When he smiled, I realised I’d passed it on to him. I thought about that smile then I realised its worth. A single smile, just like mine, could travel around the earth. So, if you feel a smile begin, don’t leave it undetected.
Let’s start an epidemic quick, and get the world infected. And here is a poem I like that helps me keep smiling by Alexandra Skiathitis and I hope might help you at times also and it goes as follows, "If at times you feel you want to cry and life seems such a trial. Above the clouds there's a bright blue sky, so make your tears a smile. As you travel on life's way, with its many ups and downs, remember it's quite true to say, "One smile is worth a dozen frowns." Among the world's expensive things a smile is very cheap and when you give a smile away, you get one back to keep. Happiness comes at times to all, but sadness comes unbidden and sometimes a few tears must fall among the laughter hidden. So when friends have sadness on their face and troubles around them piled up, the world will seem a better place and all because you smiled."
Thought for the week
As your thought for the week, see what your smile does for you. You might find that you should smile more often and that the power of a smile will work wonders for you and for others. As Woody Allen said, "Life is full of miserableness, loneliness, unhappiness, and suffering. And it's all over much too quickly." So let a smile be your protection from the despair of life. As you go through your day, remember to smile. Your smile is a message to everyone you meet that you know the joy of living. Sadly, so many people simply forget to smile as they worry too much about what is going to happen tomorrow.
Here are 26 Tips for a Life of Good Cheer - "Ask for what you want. Be who you say you are. Care about others. Dare to live your dreams. Ease through the day. Find the best fit. Give to another. Hug a friend. Inspire someone to greatness. Jump over a boundary. Kick a bad habit. Leap across a fear with faith. Mention something uplifting. Never say never. Open your mind, heart and soul to God. Pursue your innermost prayers and passions. Quit complaining. Restore your smile. Set your sights high. Trust yourself and God. Use all the day. Value everything. Wait until it feels right. Xpress yourself. Yank weeds from your mental garden. Zoom into the now." And always remember the five simple rules to live a cheerful life are as follows: "1. Free your heart from hatred. 2. Free your mind from worries. 3. Live simply. 4. Give more. 5. Expect less." As Mother Teresa said, "We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do!" Therefore I chose to smile and live a life of cheer and spread joy all around. And I bet you will find that "the whole world smiles with you!"
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The re-signing of legendary cornerback Patrick Peterson has given the Minnesota Vikings much-needed flexibility heading into the 2022 NFL Draft. They can now focus on snagging the best player off the board instead of the predictable cornerback grab to help fill a depleted secondary.
SKOL nation was howling on Wednesday night.
Peterson, an eight-time Pro Bowler, appeared on the All Things Covered podcast and revealed he was staying put in Minnesota and running it back another season with the Vikings. Per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, it’s a one-year, $4 million deal with another $1 million in incentives.
So the Vikings get their veteran corner on a team-friendly deal after signing Chandon Sullivan away from the Green Bay Packers. Cameron Dantzler is also still under contract to help defend the other side of the field. The Vikings clearly need to add depth to their defensive backfield, but they aren’t in a position where they must use their first-round pick on one, either.
Who knows? The team could decide to trade back and accumulate more draft picks at this point.
Defensive backfield, pass rusher, offensive line or perhaps even quarterback—Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah could go a multitude of different directions with the team’s first pick.
Having that sort of freedom is great for a first-year general manager that was believed to be locked into taking Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner, Trent McDuffie or Derek Stingley Jr. Granted, he still may end up taking one of those players, but now, he’ll have a little wiggle room if another player he wasn’t expecting falls down the board.
The primary trouble spots are still in the defensive backfield, interior offensive line and edge rusher. Yes, even after adding Za’Darius Smith, the Vikings would do well to use this newfound freedom to take a crack at a pass-rusher. Danielle Hunter has been a walking injury report, and Smith only played in one game last season due to a back injury.
Adofo-Mensah, the man with the biggest analytical brain in the room, has a chance to make an impact on the team in the short and long-term.
What will he do? | https://vikingswire.usatoday.com/2022/03/31/return-of-patrick-peterson-breaks-draft-wide-open-for-vikings/ | 2022-04-01T01:15:56Z |
Bachelor Nation has a large fanbase, and even movie stars find themselves enjoying the reality show’s drama.
Recently, Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe detailed his interest in The Bachelor franchise as he’s been known to be a long-time fan of the series.
Daniel explained how he became invested in ABC’s hit romance reality franchise and another hit Netflix reality show.
Daniel Radcliffe talks his ‘unironic’ love for The Bachelor
Daniel Radcliffe appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show, where the subject of guilty pleasures came up.
Kelly asked Daniel, “What’s your guilty pleasure, or do you believe in it?”
Daniel answered, “I don’t really believe in guilty pleasures. I feel like, at one time, I would have referred to my love of reality TV and The Bachelor as a guilty pleasure. But now I just have to admit that I’m unironically enjoying it.”
Daniel also spoke briefly about Clayton Echard’s season of The Bachelor, stating, “I didn’t watch the most recent season of The Bachelor cuz I’ve been doing press and stuff, but I hear it was mental. The end anyway.”
It seems Daniel has been made aware of Clayton’s “rose ceremony from hell” and the falling out he has with his final three women during the finale before shockingly rekindling with Susie Evans.
Daniel also shared that he’s a big fan of Netflix’s Love is Blind, another popular romance reality show.
Daniel shared, “Love is Blind also took up a lot of time during filming.”
Kelly asked if Daniel’s partner Erin Darke was the one that got him hooked on reality shows.
Daniel replied, “Erin got me into it initially, but now I have to own the fact that I’m like, ‘Hey, you wanna put on Love is Blind?’”
Daniel Radcliffe spoke about The Bachelor with Jimmy Kimmel
Daniel’s interest in The Bachelor isn’t new news considering the Harry Potter star spoke about his interest in The Bachelor three years ago during Colton Underwood’s season.
During his appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Daniel and Jimmy discussed The Bachelor, with Jimmy telling Daniel, “I also heard you are an aficionado of The Bachelor.”
Daniel shared that he was enjoying Colton’s season as he and Jimmy discussed Colton’s virginity, the infamous fence jump, and predicted that Colton would pick Cassie Randolph in the end.
Daniel has also met Bachelor Nation stars in the past, such as Andrew Spencer and Greg Grippo, and it seems he’s a fan of them just like they’re a fan of his.
The Bachelor is currently on hiatus on ABC. | https://www.monstersandcritics.com/tv/reality-tv/daniel-radcliffe-speaks-out-about-his-love-for-the-bachelor-franchise/ | 2022-04-01T01:15:56Z |
Former President Trump senior adviser Jared Kushner provided "helpful" information to the Democratic-led House panel investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, a member of the panel said.
Kushner, married to Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump, who was also a senior adviser, is the most high profile member of Trump's inner circle known to have appeared before the committee.
He voluntarily appeared for a remote interview that started at 10 a.m. and lasted at least into the early afternoon hours, several sources familiar with the committee's work said.
Kushner's meeting came two months after the panel asked Ivanka Trump to voluntarily appear before the committee. Chairman Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., said Ivanka Trump and the committee are engaged in conversations, but no final plan has been reached on her appearance.
"The expectation is that it will take place, as to when I can't tell you right now, I know we are engaging her as a committee," Thompson said on Wednesday.
Virginia Democratic Rep. Elaine Luria told NPR the conversation with Kushner was "helpful." She told MSNBC that Kushner was able to substantiate information and provide his own take on different reports on the Jan. 6 attack.
Luria said it's valuable to hear firsthand accounts from witnesses such as Kushner directly.
"I think that the committee really appreciates hearing information directly from people who have relevant facts about January 6, and the fact that Jared Kushner came as a witness is helpful to building the story of our investigation," Luria said.
One source familiar with the committee's discussions but unable to speak on the record said there were details that Kushner couldn't remember but the source noted that like other witnesses, it has been more than a year since the attack on the Capitol and it is not uncommon for some to not recall some specifics.
Kushner was traveling back from Saudi Arabia on Jan. 6, 2021, but Thompson said he believes that he could help the committee understand more about the events that led up to that day.
"We think because he was an integral part of the administration, it's, I think, important for us to find out if he knew anything about the planning before January 6 and to get it from him," Thompson said.
Thompson, who was not at House votes on Thursday and voted by proxy, had said a day earlier if Kushner's interview went well, the panel would ask for additional communication details, such as call and text message records.
Thompson had previously waved off interest in Kushner but said the committee's staff has continued to reach out to potential witnesses.
"We have an excellent staff, and staff has been actively engaging a number of witnesses, including individuals or their attorneys and Kushner's attorney will be the same," Thompson told NPR on Wednesday.
The White House on Wednesday said it had waived executive privilege claims for Kushner and Ivanka Trump, allowing them to share certain details with the panel.
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The costs of Putin's war are vast and often incalculable, especially in Ukraine. But in Russia, they amount to more than just the sting of heavy Western sanctions. Increasingly, the cost of war includes talent.
Young Russian workers, specifically in the tech field, are fleeing the nation in droves. In short, fears of ongoing political and economic instability have sparked a massive brain drain.
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Young workers are fleeing to avoid possible conscription. Meanwhile, tech firms with international customers are relocating to avoid sanctions and the stigma of conducting Russia-related business. The brain drain is not necessarily surprising given the global hunger for tech workers, which Russia produces almost as many of as it does oil and vodka. A 2020 Global Skills Index report found Russians scored highest in technology and data science proficiency.
So where are these workers headed? High-end talent holding fancy European Union visas has fled to Poland, Latvia, and Lithuania. Others have decamped to Armenia, Georgia, and former Soviet republics in Central Asia, where Russians don't need a visa. In total, an astounding number of tech workers are in mass exodus:
- In just five weeks since war broke out, 70,000 computer specialists have emigrated from Russia, according to one estimate cited by the Associated Press.
- Through April, another 100,000 tech workers could leave the country, Sergei Plugotarenko, head of industry lobbying group the Russian Association for Electronic Communications, told a parliamentary committee last week, the AP reported.
To prevent any further outflow, Putin this week signed legislation eliminating all income taxes until 2024 for Russian IT company employees.
Security Concerns: The fleeing workers aren't necessarily trusted. "The IT sector in Russia is very closely connected to the security services," Lithuanian political analyst Marius Laurinavicius told the AP. "We risk important parts of the criminal system of Russia." Lithuania has since blocked visa applications from Russian firms and start-ups. | https://www.fool.com/investing/2022/03/31/russian-tech-workers-are-leaving-for-more-stable-p/?source=eptyholnk0000202&utm_source=yahoo-host&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=article&yptr=yahoo?src=rss | 2022-04-01T01:15:56Z |
Baby born with two heads, three hands and two hearts after doctors told mum to expect twins
A MUM has given birth to a baby who was born with two heads, three hands and two hearts due to a rare medical condition.
Doctors initially told Shaheen Khan, of Ratlam, India, that she was expecting twins during an ultrasound.
But to the shock of medics, it was discovered that she was carrying two children joined by one torso.
The infants are reportedly the subject of a rare abnormality called dicephalic parapagus.
The condition, which occurs in the womb, is normally considered fatal and often results in a stillbirth.
However, doctors say they do not plan to try and operate after the child survived the “initial days”.
The miracle baby was admitted to a hospital in the nearby city of Indore as her mum continues to receive treatment in Ratlam.
It remains unclear whether the new arrival is being treated as conjoined twins or one child as theories regarding its official definition continue to circulate online.
A doctor treating Mrs Khan’s child, Dr. Lahoti, said: "These kinds of cases are rare and the condition of babies remains uncertain, especially in the initial days.
"Due to this, we have kept them under observation.
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"We have not planned for any surgery on the patient."
Last year, a pair of conjoined twins were separated after undergoing a gruelling 16-hour op by medical marvels.
The surgery, in which any mistakes could have been fatal, took a team of 25 medical staff including 10 surgeons to complete.
Great Ormond Street’s Noor ul Owase Jeelani, who headed the operation, said: “They still see themselves as one person — it’s hard for us to imagine being that connected to somebody.” | https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/18131801/baby-born-two-heads-three-hands-two-hearts/ | 2022-04-01T01:15:56Z |
- Kevin Surratt claimed his late wife Traci Braxton's sisters are treating him like a bad husband.
- "I was with my wife … more than anybody in this world," he told Page Six.
- Surratt held a viewing for Braxton last week, but her sisters and their mother did not attend.
Kevin Surratt claimed the sisters of his late wife Traci Braxton are treating him like a bad husband for planning a funeral service because they said it was against her wishes.
"I was with my wife … more than anybody in this world," Surratt told Page Six. "I know my wife, and when she got cancer, we really started to communicate about funeral plans and I was still trying to find treatments for her."
He added: "I went to every single one of her doctor appointments throughout our entire marriage. That's how we were, and now they're treating me like a [deadbeat] husband."
Earlier this month, Braxton died at age 50 from esophageal cancer. As previously reported by Insider, Surratt confirmed her death to TMZ, saying "we have come to a time where we must inform the public that after a year of privately undergoing a series of treatment for Esophageal cancer our beloved Traci Braxton has gone on to glory."
Surratt held a viewing for Braxton last week but her sisters — Toni Braxton, Tamar Braxton, Trina Braxton-Scales, and Towanda Braxton — and their mother Evelyn Braxton did not attend.
Surratt told Page Six that his father-in-law and brother-in-law "came in briefly."
The Braxton family is said to hold their own private memorial on April 2, which would have been Traci's 51st birthday.
Toni Braxton virtually appeared on the "Tamron Hall" show on Tuesday where she seemingly confirmed the memorial.
"Her birthday is coming up soon — on the second — and my sisters and I are going to celebrate and have a big Traci day… So, I'm excited about that," Braxton told Hall.
Representatives for Toni Braxton did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment. | https://www.insider.com/kevin-surratt-says-braxton-sisters-treating-him-like-bad-husband-2022-3 | 2022-04-01T01:15:57Z |
DOJ Charges 9 anti-abortion protestors, police say 5 fetuses found in one’s home
(ABC News) — The Justice Department has charged nine anti-abortion protesters with conspiring to obstruct access to a women’s reproductive health facility in Washington, D.C., in October 2020, according to an indictment unsealed Wednesday afternoon.
Prosecutors say Lauren Handy, Jonathan Darnel, Jay Smith, Paula Harlow, Jean Marshall, John Hinshaw, Heather Idoni, William Goodman and Joan Bell all invaded the unnamed health facility on Oct. 22, 2020, and created a blockade to prevent patients from receiving abortions and other reproductive health services.
All have been charged with two counts of engaging in a conspiracy against individuals’ civil rights and clinic access obstruction. If convicted, they could each face a maximum of 11 years in prison. Attorneys for each defendant were not listed on their court docket as of Thursday afternoon.
On Wednesday, the Metropolitan Police Department raided a home — where Handy, a prominent anti-abortion activist who has previously faced state charges for carrying out a similar clinic protest in Michigan, lives, she told WUSA. The charges in Michigan were dropped after a lack of evidence.
Police said they were acting on a tip that biohazardous material was at the house.
The department said officers found five fetuses at the home. “Upon further investigation, MPD located five fetuses inside a residence at the location,” MPD said in a statement. “The fetuses were collected by the DC Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.”
Handy allegedly called the clinic days before their protest, telling them she was a woman named Hazel Jenkins who needed care and made an appointment for the morning of Oct. 22, according to the indictment.
While in the D.C. clinic, prosecutors say the demonstrators blocked two doors using their bodies, furniture, chains and rope while broadcasting their actions live on Facebook.
Darnel began the livestream by saying, “We have people intervening physically with their bodies to prevent women from entering the clinic to murder their children,” the indictment states. | https://www.abccolumbia.com/2022/03/31/doj-charges-9-anti-abortion-protestors-police-say-5-fetuses-found-in-ones-home/ | 2022-04-01T01:15:57Z |
PORT RICHEY — One man is dead and another is in the hospital after an altercation escalated to a struggle over a gun, the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release.
Deputies were investigating a shooting in the Jasmine Lakes area in which two adult males, known to each other, were involved in an argument which escalated to a physical struggle involving a gun. Both were shot with the same gun.
There is no public safety threat, the agency said. | https://www.suncoastnews.com/crime_crashes_fires/one-dead-one-injured-in-shooting/article_d72c0380-b0f7-11ec-a1c3-fb6f39fdfc9f.html | 2022-04-01T01:15:57Z |
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Atlanta police have arrested the man accused of killing a woman following an argument over a bowling ball.
Joshua Fleetwood was arrested Thursday and charged with felony murder, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, according to police. Fleetwood, 25, is accused of killing LaKevia Jackson on March 17 outside Metro Fun Center on Metropolitan Parkway in southwest Atlanta.
Jackson, 31, had gone to the entertainment center to celebrate her best friend’s birthday, her mother told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution the following day. Investigators believe a fight over a bowling ball led to the shooting shortly before 11 p.m. After the argument inside, Fleetwood allegedly waited outside for her group to leave, Sharina Jackson said.
LaKevia, who shares a son with Atlanta rapper Young Thug, died from multiple gunshot wounds, according to police.
“We are extremely proud of the work our investigators put into this case and we are grateful for the assistance of the U.S. Marshals Service in apprehending this felon,” Atlanta police said in an emailed statement late Thursday.
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The overall subscription declined from 3.6 times to 3.4 times.
While mutual funds did not cancel any of their applications, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have withdrawn 72 lakh out of 75 lakh shares, or 97% of their bids, showed data from the National Stock Exchange.
Retail investors withdrew only 5.70 lakh bids while high-net-worth individuals cancelled 13 lakh shares, a little over 1%. Shares of Ruchi Soya dropped 2.2% on Thursday to close at ₹955.60 on the BSE.
Soon after the FPO ended on Monday, Sebi directed Ruchi Soya to give investors who subscribed to the company's issue a window until Wednesday to withdraw their bids, citing the circulation of "unsolicited SMSes."
The FPO on Monday was subscribed 3.6 times.
The capital markets regulator said that prima facie, the contents of the text messages appeared to be "misleading/fraudulent" and didn't comply with regulations.
In its meeting held on March 31, the board of the company fixed the issue price at ₹650 per share.
Ruchi Soya, controlled by Patanjali Ayurved Group, sold its shares in the range of ₹615-650 apiece to comply with Sebi's minimum public holding norms.
Patanjali has 98.9% of Ruchi Soya, which it acquired through insolvency resolution.
After the FPO, its shareholding is to drop to 81%.
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Over 450 community volunteers, fundraisers and private donors gathered in the Ramkota Inn Thursday for the annual United Way Luncheon, where a year of hard work and giving back to the community paid off for an afternoon of good food, good friends and good feelings.
The Missouri Slope Areawide division of United Way includes Bismarck, Mandan and the surrounding communities.
Combined, the region has raised at least $3 million for the United Way’s various programs in both 2020 and 2021.
“Today is all about celebration,” said Executive Director Jena Gullo. “Celebration of our donors, our business contributors, but also, most importantly, the lives changed through people helping and giving through United Way.”
Thanks to community efforts, United Way reports providing more than 44,000 books, 35,000 nights of shelter and 2.6 million meals to those in need in the area over the past year.
“When kids were going hungry,” said Gullo, “we started the United Way Backpack Program to make sure that they were being fed over the weekends. And we invest in so many valuable programs right here in our community that do so much of the wonderful day-to-day work to keep people happy, healthy and safe.”
Over the course of the event, donors and volunteers took part in an awards ceremony, digital polls and a full catered meal.
The lieutenant governor gave the welcome address, and the president of last year’s program gave her own speech about what the foundation means to her.
“What I love about the United Way is how we can work together,” said 2021 President Barb Aasen, “Maybe I can give so much money, and you can give so much, and together we can combine it and make a difference.”
Speaking of familiar faces, you may have recognized the hosts Amber Schatz and Michael Cartwright.
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As Russians continue to carry out strikes on Ukrainian cities, the country's residents are evacuating their homes and taking cover in subway cars, basements and bomb shelters.
The displacement of millions across Ukraine a little over a month into the invasion is evident in photos of sliced-open apartment buildings, dogs in arms and children's belongings left behind.
Here is what it looks like on the ground in Ukraine and bordering countries:
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<strong>March 30:</strong> A Ukrainian soldier patrols near a bridge destroyed by the Russian army in the town of Rogan, east of Kharkiv.
<strong>March 30:</strong> Fire and smoke light up the sky east of Kharkiv.
<strong>March 30:</strong> The interior of a destroyed house in the village of Lukianivka.
<strong>March 30:</strong> People stand amid destroyed Russian military vehicles close to the central train station that was used as a Russian base in Trostyanets.
<strong>March 30:</strong> People in a car look at a destroyed Russian tank close to the central train station that was used as a Russian base in Trostyanets.
<strong>March 30:</strong> Volunteers help recipients in a Red Cross and local NGO's registration center for Internally Displaced People in Zaporizhzhia. The center helps people who managed to escape the war in eastern Ukraine with money, food and other supplies.
<strong>March 30:</strong> Ukrainian servicemen staff a checkpoint in Kyiv. Local officials reported fresh attacks on the outskirts of Kyiv despite Tuesday's announcement that Russia would "reduce military operations" around the capital. Ukraine and other countries regarded the announcement skeptically.
<strong>March 30:</strong> A man stands with his dog at the edge of a rocket crater in Boromlya. The town was recently recaptured by Ukrainian forces. Boromlya lies 40km south of Sumy, the regional capital, which has been heavily bombarded by Russian forces.
<strong>March 30:</strong> Cars marked with a "Z" used by Russian military are seen destroyed on a road on the outskirts of Trostyanets.
<strong>March 31:</strong> Ukrainian military members carry the caskets of three Ukrainian servicemen from the Church of the Most Holy Apostles Peter and Paul during their funerals in Lviv.
<strong>March 31:</strong> Olya Melnik comforts her baby, Nicks Melnik, while they rest at a temporary refugee center set up at the main train station in Lviv. Olya said she is trying to make it to Germany after fleeing Kyiv.
<strong>March 29:</strong> Residents look at a destroyed Russian tank close to the central train station that was used as a Russian base in Trostyanets.
<strong>March 29:</strong> Lina and Vlad, both volunteers, kiss each other at the registration center in Zaporizhzhia.
<strong>March 29:</strong> A Ukrainian serviceman walks near a damaged train in the northeastern city of Trostyanets.
<strong>March 29:</strong> Residents wait for food outside a church in the northeastern city of Trostyanets.
<strong>March 29:</strong> The volunteers of 'Palianytsia' café serve meals to visitors in Kyiv. The café provides free meals for the elderly.
<strong>March 29:</strong> People sit in a bomb shelter after an air raid siren sounded in Lviv.
<strong>March 30:</strong> Civilians evacuated from Irpin are brought to the center established in Kyiv's Sviatoshinski district. Civilians continue to be evacuated from Irpin, near Kyiv, amid ongoing Russian attacks on Ukraine.
<strong>March 30:</strong> People pray while air raid sirens sound outside the church they've found shelter in near an Israeli field hospital in Mostyska, Ukraine. The hospital, which can accommodate 150 patients, was established by the Israeli Ministry of Health, Sheba Medical Center, and teams from Israeli hospitals.
<strong>March 30:</strong> Nadia Stasishin hugs Dr. Mikhail Bazhmin after he's given her the news that her son, Yura Stasishin (left), would be okay after he experienced an epileptic seizure and found treatment at an Israeli field hospital in Mostyska, Ukraine.
<strong>March 29:</strong> Ukrainian servicemen stand next to the rubble of a destroyed building in the northeastern Ukrainian city of Trostyanets.
<strong>March 29: </strong>Residents collect food at a humanitarian aid station in Trostyanets.
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The housewives of Atlanta are back and they’re fighting in season 14’s trailer. There are many new changes with Porsha Williams and Cynthia Bailey leaving the franchise and Marlo Hampton finally getting her peach. In addition to those changes, Shereé Whitfield returns and Sanya Richards-Ross, a four-time Gold Medal Olympian, mother, wife, and businesswoman joins the cast. Though the cast has many changes, the girls are still bringing the drama.
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DELANO, Calif. (AP) — The death of an inmate at a central California prison is being investigated as a homicide, officials said Thursday.
Juan E. Mendoza, 26, was found unresponsive in his cell at Kern Valley State Prison shortly before 5 p.m. on Wednesday, according to a statement from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
He had visible injuries and died a short time later despite life-saving efforts.
Mendoza shared his cell with another man, Jorge L. Mendoza, who was removed from the cell and placed in segregation while the death is investigated, authorities said.
Juan E. Mendoza went to prison in 2020 after receiving a six-year sentence in San Bernardino County for second-degree attempted murder and personal use of a dangerous weapon, officials said.
Jorge L. Mendoza was admitted from Monterey County in 2018 and was serving a sentence of life with the chance of parole for second-degree murder with the use of a firearm by a second-striker.
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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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THE GAME: The Angels beat the Milwaukee Brewers, 10-5, on Thursday afternoon at American Family Fields in Maryvale, Ariz.
PITCHING REPORT: Shohei Ohtani appeared as a two-way player for the first time this spring, listed in the lineup separately as the pitcher and the DH. Ohtani threw 65 pitches in 3-2/3 innings, allowing two earned runs and three runs. He was burned by a couple of plays that second baseman Jack Mayfield didn’t make. Ohtani struck out four and walked three. Ohtani said he was simply happy to get his pitch count up in his final start before Opening Day. “Everything is going really smooth,” he said through his interpreter. Manager Joe Maddon said he was encouraged that Ohtani’s velocity touched 99 mph, even in spring training. … Right-hander Jimmy Herget entered with the bases loaded in the fourth, and allowed one run to score on a sacrifice fly. He then pitched a scoreless fifth. Herget, who is in the running for one of the final bullpen spots, has allowed one run in 5-2/3 innings this spring. … Closer Raisel Iglesias gave up a two-run homer, the first runs he had allowed in four innings this spring. … Right-hander Kyle Barraclough pitched a scoreless inning, striking out two. Barraclough has allowed one run in five innings, with no walks and nine strikeouts.
HITTING REPORT: Justin Upton blasted a pair of home runs, a grand slam and a two-run homer. Upton also homered on Tuesday. He is 5 for 15 with one strikeout and 11 RBIs this spring. … Taylor Ward hit a drive into the right-center field gap that would have been an extra-base hit, but the bases were loaded and Jared Walsh, who was at first, had to hold up to see if the ball would be caught. Walsh only made it to second and Ward was credited with a single. In Ward’s next trip, he hit a fly ball to the fence in center. … Tyler Wade yanked a ground ball down the right field line and turned it into a triple. Wade later beat out a slow grounder for an infield hit. … Walsh had three hits, improving to 7 for 21 this spring. Walsh had said he’s traditionally a slow starter in spring training. … Ohtani was 1 for 3, with a single. … Matt Duffy was 2 for 2, improving to 6 for 9 in spring training… Mayfield hit his second homer of the spring.
DEFENSE REPORT: Mayfield couldn’t come up with a sharp grounder hit just to his left. Mayfield later made an error on a potential double-play ball that could have ended the inning. … Upton, playing left field, appeared to get a late start on a fly ball, but he made a sliding catch.
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Pat Wright, beauty and fashion industry stalwart, has died
Wednesday, March 30, 2022Cosmetologist, hair stylist and personal development consultant, Patricia Wright has died.
Wright, known affectionately as “PJ”, died Tuesday night after a long battle with cancer. She was 69.
Credited with revolutionising the local hair, beauty, fashion and style industry, Wright trained at Wilfred's academy in New York.
She founded PJ's Beauty Salon in 1970, rolling out salons in Kingston and in Jamaica's tourist resort areas, before establishing Wright Style, a design and retail firm with the mission of promoting Caribbean clothing.
Wright was also well known for her courageous battle against cancer, which she fought for 45 years.
She is survived by sons Sajato and Peter, and granddaughter Najah.
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Toyota suspends production in Japan following possible cyberattack
Toyota Motor Corporation, the Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer, said on Monday that it’s suspending domestic factory operations starting Tuesday following a cyberattack that hit one of its suppliers, according to a Reuters report.
The suspension will cause a loss of around 13,000 cars of output. The disruption comes as Japan joins the West in imposing sanctions against Russia, including preventing Russian banks from using the SWIFT international payment system.
According to Reuters, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told reporters that his government is investigating the issue. “It is difficult to say whether this has anything to do with Russia before making thorough checks,” he said.
As part of his support of Ukraine, Kishida said he would send the country $100 million in emergency aid.
Japan is the latest country to join forces with the U.S. and the European Union in targeting Russia amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
Toyota did not immediately respond to a request for comment from The Hill.
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U.S. District Judge Mark Walker in Tallahassee blocked the state from enforcing provisions aimed at reducing the use of drop boxes for ballots, making it more difficult for third-party organizations to collect voter registration forms, and banning groups from offering food, water and other aid to people waiting in line to vote. Louisiana Republicans override governor's veto, enact new congressional map Louisiana's Republican-controlled legislature overrode Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards' veto of a new congressional map, ensuring the state will maintain only a single majority-Black district among its six seats.
Following is a summary of current US domestic news briefs.
In setback for Democrats, New York judge throws out new congressional map
A New York state judge on Thursday threw out the state's new Democratic-backed congressional map as unconstitutional and ordered lawmakers to redraw the lines, a decision that could significantly hurt the party's chances of retaining control of the U.S. Congress in November's elections. Steuben County Supreme Court Judge Patrick McAllister said the map violated a constitutional provision that districts should not be drawn to favor one political party over another.
Florida judge blocks Republican-backed voting law as discriminatory
A federal judge in Florida on Thursday invalidated several of the state's new Republican-backed voting restrictions, ruling that they violate minority voters' constitutional rights. U.S. District Judge Mark Walker in Tallahassee blocked the state from enforcing provisions aimed at reducing the use of drop boxes for ballots, making it more difficult for third-party organizations to collect voter registration forms, and banning groups from offering food, water and other aid to people waiting in line to vote.
Louisiana Republicans override governor's veto, enact new congressional map
Louisiana's Republican-controlled legislature overrode Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards' veto of a new congressional map, ensuring the state will maintain only a single majority-Black district among its six seats. Edwards rejected the map earlier this month, saying lawmakers should have created a second majority-Black district to account for the Southern state's large and growing minority population. One-third of the state's 4.7 million residents are Black.
U.S. Senate negotiators near agreement on $10 billion round of COVID funds
U.S. Senate negotiators on Thursday were nearing a deal on a $10 billion COVID-19 bill to help the federal government acquire more vaccines and medical supplies as it prepares for future variants of the virus that upended American life. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat, said senators were "close to a final agreement" on a bill aiming to shore up stockpiles to be used both domestically and internationally.
U.S. House approves bill setting strict cap on insulin costs
The high cost of insulin to treat diabetes would be drastically reduced under legislation the U.S. House of Representatives passed on Thursday, in a rare example of drug price reform gaining traction in Congress. By a vote of 232-193, with few Republicans supporting the measure, the House approved the bill that would cap patients' out-of-pocket costs at $35 a month for their insulin.
CIA director tests positive for COVID -agency
CIA Director William Burns has tested positive for COVID-19 and will work from home and quarantine for five days before returning to the office, the U.S intelligence agency's public affairs office said on Thursday. "He is fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19, and has experienced mild symptoms," the agency said in a statement.
Fetuses discovered in DC home as anti-abortion activists charged with storming clinic
Five fetuses were discovered in a Washington, D.C., home, police said on Thursday, which local media said was the residence of an anti-abortion activist criminally charged with storming a reproductive health clinic. Police investigating a tip about "potential bio-hazard material" found the five fetuses in the home on the 400 block of 6th Street, South East, on Wednesday, the Metropolitan Police Department said.
U.S. confirms ex-Pentagon official for Commerce Dept Russia export control post
The U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed former Pentagon official Alan Estevez to serve as under secretary of commerce for industry and security, overseeing restrictions on exports to countries like Russia and China. Estevez will take the helm of the Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), which is wielding export controls to keep goods and technology from Russia's military and industry in response to its war against Ukraine.
Trump son-in-law Kushner appears before U.S. House Jan 6 committee
Former President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner made a "valuable" appearance on Thursday before the U.S. House of Representatives committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol, Representative Elaine Luria, a member of the panel, said. "It was really valuable for us to have the opportunity to speak to him," Luria told MSNBC. The Democratic representative declined to provide specifics about Kushner's appearance before the panel via videolink, but said he commented on various reports about events of the day that have already been published.
U.S. to issue gender neutral passports, take steps to combat anti- transgender laws
Americans will be allowed to choose an X for gender on their passport applications and select their sex on Social Security cards, the Biden administration said on Thursday in announcing measures to support transgender Americans against wave of state laws targeting them. The State Department in June said U.S. citizens could select their gender on applications without having to submit medical documentation. In October, it issued the first American passport with an "X" gender marker, designed to give nonbinary, intersex and gender-nonconforming people an option other than male or female on their travel document.
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Luxury NFT firm teams up with a world-leading photographer.
SINGAPORE, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- World-renowned photographer Nicolas Gerardin has partnered with pioneering platform 1of1 and ARTM Technologies to produce luxury NFTs based on his photography.
The NFTs will include rare and famous images by the French photographer who works with the world's top celebrities, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Jonas Brothers, Priyanka Chopra, Donatella Versace, James Franco, Daniel Radcliffe, Kendall Jenner, Lewis Hamilton, Karim Benzema, Paulo Dybala, Sofia Carson, and many more.
Gerardin's photographs have appeared on the front covers of leading international magazines and were recently hailed by Georgina Rodríguez in the Netflix special 'I am Georgina.' as "the best photographer in Europe."
1of1 is the first official luxury NFT platform for pioneering tech firm ARTM Technologies. It has already established numerous global partnerships with international luxury brands. ARTM is an ERC-20 token used to unlock NFTs, video streaming, metaverse, and gaming add-ons.
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"We are very excited to be linking up with such an internationally-acclaimed photographer. His client list speaks for itself, and we can't wait to see what can be achieved in partnership with our 1of1 luxury NFTs. These will be based on his photographs, including some of his rare work and his more famous pieces. Some will involve experiences and special access to events and celebrities. Our pioneering technology is already changing the world of NFTs, leveraging blockchain technology with new use cases. This latest partnership will add another element to our work, and we look forward to announcing more details in due course."
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Jan. 30, 2019 10:37 AM ETSiemens Aktiengesellschaft (SIEGY)SIEGY, ALSMYBy: Carl Surran, SA News Editor
- Siemens (OTCPK:SIEGY -1%) opens lower after FQ1 earnings slipped 6% to €2.07B ($2.37B), missing analyst consensus estimate of €2.15B, as profits at its Power and Gas business plunged 50%.
- Siemens' power business has been hurt by declining demand for giant turbines, as the global energy industry shifts towards renewable sources such as wind and solar and away from fossil fuel power plants.
- Q1 revenue edged higher to €20.12B from €19.82B in the year-ago quarter while new orders rose 12% to €25.17B.
- Siemens CEO Joe Kaeser says he hopes for a successful completion of the merger plan but the company would not pursue the deal "at all costs."
- Siemens would be unlikely to make a second approach to a new European Union commission after the European elections in May, says managing board member Roland Busch.
- Financial Times reports EU competition commissioner Margrethe Vestager is set to go ahead with an internal recommendation to veto the Siemens-Alstom (OTCPK:ALSMY) rail merger. | https://seekingalpha.com/news/3427564-siemens-minus-1-percent-after-profit-misses-forecast-alstom-rail-deal-hopes-fade | 2022-04-01T01:15:58Z |
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – Senator Bill Cassidy introduced a bill on Thursday that he said will protect the Louisiana crawfish industry.
“One, it’s our culture, two, it’s unfair,” Cassidy said.
Cassidy joins other lawmakers to introduce the China Trade Cheating Restitution Act, which according to a press release, would “direct Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to pay $38.5 million from the interest on anti-dumping duties received from Chinese imports to certain agricultural sectors harmed by China’s illegal trade practices, including $10.6 million for crawfish producers.”
“What Customs Border and Protection does is that they put tariffs or levees or fees upon the Chinese for dumping their crawfish they are by federal law supposed to share that with the crawfish producers to hold them honest. So we want the money to come, which under federal law should from those tariffs fees going to our crawfish farmers,” Cassidy said.
The bill would:
- Require CBP to distribute under CDSOA an estimated $35.6 million in accrued delinquency interest on the antidumping duties that CBP collected and wrongfully withheld
- Amend the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 to move the date of interest collected by the CBP to be dispersed from October 1, 2014, to October 1, 2000, to account for substantial interest withheld by CBP beginning in 2000
The owner of Capital City Crawfish, Will Boutte, said he only purchases local crawfish. During crawfish season, he purchases roughly 16,000 pounds of crawfish a week.
“We go to four farms every day,” Boutte said.
According to Cassidy’s press release, the Chinese producers have participated in an act called “dumping,” in which crawfish is exported to the U.S. at a price below the cost of production, driving Louisiana crawfish producers out of business.
In 2000, Congress passed the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act (CDSOA) which instructed CBP to pay all collected anti-dumping duties and accrued interest to the U.S. producers injured by dumped imports. CDSOA applies to imports that entered the U.S. through September 30, 2007, but due to delays, CBP is still assessing and collecting anti-dumping duties and interest on many of these imports.
Boutte said he supports a bill that protects the local economy.
“It would help everybody in Louisiana,” Boutte said. “We need to get away from all the imports. To have our local community, all of our local fisherman supporting their families.”
At the end of the day, Boutte says nothing beats Louisiana crawfish.
“Verified Louisiana Cajun I mean that’s the best thing you can go with. Anything outside of that is… not good,” Boutte said. | https://www.arklatexhomepage.com/news/business/new-bill-introduced-promises-to-protect-louisiana-crawfish-industry/ | 2022-04-01T01:16:00Z |
Disney says character hugs and other interactions will return soon at US sites
By Forrest Brown, CNN
Of the many safety measures that Disney Parks had to set up to operate during the Covid-19 pandemic, requiring guests to keep a six-foot distance from the costumed characters must have been one of the hardest. At least emotionally.
For kids (or kids at heart), running into the waiting arms of Mickey Mouse and other beloved characters had been such an impulsive and quintessential part of the experience. Hanging back can be tough.
But finally, hugs are back on the horizon at US Disney properties.
As early as April 18, Disney “will start reintroducing traditional character greetings at Disneyland (in California) and Walt Disney World Resorts, as well as aboard Disney Cruise Line and at Aulani Resort in Hawaii,” according to a new post on Thursday on the official Disney Parks blog.
Up close and personal
Getting autographs, snapping photos close up and just sharing a laugh face-to-face with characters such as Mulan and Goofy will all be back on the table.
Disney has a new YouTube video celebrating the upcoming change, with plenty of embraces and high-fives being distributed.
It’s all part of the unwinding of coronavirus restrictions — both at the Disney parks and in the United States at large.
“During the past two years, we’ve taken a very gradual, intentional approach to health and safety protocols,” wrote Shawn Slater, senior communications manager for Disney Live Entertainment, in the blog.
“Recent trends and guidance have provided opportunities for us to bring back some of our most beloved magic, like character greetings and dining experiences. While not all locations will be available immediately, we anticipate reopening in phases throughout the spring and early summer.”
What else is coming back
It’s not just character interactions that will be returning later this spring.
At Disneyland in California, guests can look forward to the return of several nighttime spectaculars, including:
• “Disneyland Forever”
• “Fantasmic!”
• “Main Street Electrical Parade,” celebrating its 50th anniversary
• “World of Color”
On Disney Cruise Line ships, fireworks at sea and Broadway-style shows will be coming back.
At Walt Disney World in Florida, shows such as “Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire” have already returned.
On-site hotels
On-site lodging is also bouncing back.
For the first time since March 2020, “all Disney Resort hotels that are part of the Disney Resorts Collection at Walt Disney World” in Florida are now open, according to another Disney Parks blog post on Thursday.
Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort reopened on Thursday, the final resort there to do so.
Remaining safety measures
Disney still isn’t 100% back to pre-pandemic operations. Take face masks, for instance.
They are optional for fully vaccinated guests in outdoor and indoor locations. Disney asks that visitors who are not fully vaccinated continue wearing face masks in all indoor locations.
And face coverings are still required by all visitors 2 years old and older on Disney buses and monorails. You can click here for their latest safety updates.
Shanghai Disneyland closed
While things are opening up more and more in the United States, Disney has theme parks around the world. And each one must respond to local conditions.
China, an area of the world that has had few spikes during the pandemic, has seen a big increase in cases as the BA.2 variant sweeps through the country.
As a result, Shanghai Disneyland has been closed since March 21.
It’s a reminder that park patrons must be ready to adjust to changing conditions, even two years into the pandemic.
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- City of Toronto Social Bond wins Social Bond of the Year, Local Authority/Municipality category – BMO Joint-Lead Manager
- World Bank Sustainability Bond wins Sustainability Bond of the Year, Supranational category – BMO Joint-Lead Manager
- City of Vancouver Sustainability Bond wins Sustainability Bond of the Year, Local Authority/Municipality category – BMO Joint Bookrunner
TORONTO, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The City of Toronto Social Bond, the World Bank Sustainability Bond, and the City of Vancouver Sustainability Bond were recognized today by Environmental Finance's 2022 Bond Awards in the categories of Social Bond of the Year – Local Authority/Municipality, Sustainability Bond of the Year – Supranational, and Sustainability Bond of the Year – Local Authority/Municipality. BMO Financial Group (BMO) acted as Joint-Lead Manager on the City of Toronto and World Bank bond issuances, and Joint Bookrunner on the City of Vancouver Sustainability Bond issuance.
The City of Toronto's Social Bond is the city's second Social Bond, following on their inaugural issue in June 2020 – the first-ever Social Bond from a Canadian Government issuer – which BMO also led. The Social Bond, issued under Toronto's Social Debenture Framework, is part of a program to promote positive socioeconomic outcomes, from affordable housing and access to essential infrastructure and services, to socioeconomic advancement and empowerment.
The World Bank Sustainability Bond is an $8 billion 2-year and 7-year Dual-Tranche Fixed-Rate Global Sustainability Bond launched in April 2021. The World Bank has been issuing sustainable development bonds in the international capital markets for over 70 years to fund programs and activities that achieve a positive impact. BMO is proud to be a joint lead-manager on this issuance. World Bank bonds are aligned with the Sustainability Bond Guidelines published by the International Capital Market Association and support the financing of a combination of green and social projects, programs, and activities.
The inaugural City of Vancouver Sustainability Bond was the first Sustainability Bond from a Canadian governmental issuer. Proceeds of the bond are supporting eligible projects such as green buildings, renewal and upgrade of the main sewer and a fire hall, street and bridge infrastructure, an accessibility program to provide access to essential services, a climate emergency response program and a seawall maintenance program.
"As Joint-Lead Manager we're pleased with the recognition the City of Toronto Social Bond, the World Bank Sustainability Bond, and the City of Vancouver Sustainability Bond have received from Environmental Finance," said Jonathan Hackett, Head, BMO Sustainable Finance. "These transactions are leading examples in sustainable financing that we believe will act as a catalyst to others as they explore social and sustainability labeled financing and BMO is excited to be a leader working with our clients in this space -- one that so closely aligns with our Purpose to Boldly Grow the Good, in business and life."
BMO is a recognized sustainability leader
Carbon neutral in its own operations since 2010, BMO announced its Climate Ambition in March 2021 with a commitment to deploy $300 billion in sustainable lending and underwriting to companies pursuing sustainable outcomes by 2025. BMO is focused on being its clients' lead partner in their transition to a net zero world and, since December 2019, has completed green and sustainability-linked loans for companies in a range of sectors, with targets including decarbonization, diversity & inclusion, and health and safety. To support clients' pursuit of opportunities driven by the increasing momentum of the global economy's shift in production and consumption of energy, in 2021 BMO established a dedicated Energy Transition Group and the BMO Climate Institute.
BMO's leadership on sustainability has been recognized by the Wall Street Journal's 100 Most Sustainably Managed Companies in the World, Corporate Knights' Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations, Dow Jones Sustainability Indices World Index, and Ethisphere Institute's list of the World's Most Ethical Companies.
For more information on BMO's commitment to a sustainable future, please visit the bank's latest Sustainability Report. To learn more about sustainable finance at BMO click here. For BMO's climate ambition, visit its Climate page.
About BMO Financial Group
Serving customers for 200 years and counting, BMO is a highly diversified financial services provider - the 8th largest bank, by assets, in North America. With total assets of $1.02 trillion as of January 31, 2022, and a team of diverse and highly engaged employees, BMO provides a broad range of personal and commercial banking, wealth management and investment banking products and services to more than 12 million customers and conducts business through three operating groups: Personal and Commercial Banking, BMO Wealth Management and BMO Capital Markets.
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Historic Offaly buildings to receive funding for important works
A number of historic structures in Offaly are to receive funding for their conservation, it has been announced today.
Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan, TD, announced the heritage projects under this year’s Historic Structures Fund (HSF) on Thursday.
€101,000 of the allocation will make its way to Offaly.
The three structures in Offaly receiving funding are Tullamore Gaol on Cormac Street, Tullamore; Cloneyhurke House in Cloneyhurke and Lowland House, Fancroft.
At Tullamore Gaol, €25,000 will be spent on completing works commenced last year to the railing outside the former gaol. The remaining 25 metres of railings will be repaired and restored.
€38,000 will be spent at Cloneyhurke House on a number of restorations jobs, including render repair works, repairs to existing entrance steps and arched entrance, reinstatement of sliding sash windows and the repair of external and internal doors.
Finally, at Lowland House in Fancroft, €38,000 will go towards repair and refurbishment works to the original window and door assemblies.
Offaly Minister Pippa Hackett welcomed the news: "Well done to Offaly County Council’s heritage team who put a lot of work into these applications. I am especially pleased to see that this funding allows for the completion of restoration of railings along the gate of Tullamore Gaol.
“These projects not only help to conserve our built heritage but they add value to our quality of life, our tourism offering and keep traditional skills alive," Minister Hackett added.
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Which induction range is best?
In order to create a culinary masterpiece, you need to have the best tools. Induction ranges have come a long way since they hit the market in 1933. While there were initial complaints of slow and uneven cooking, today’s induction ranges are some of the best ranges available.
The Samsung 4-Element Induction Range with Air Fry has a variety of features that bring a professional flair to any at-home cuisine.
What to know before you buy an induction range
Slide-in vs. freestanding
Induction ranges are like any other cooking range in that you can either slide them into a space on the countertop or add it to any other area of the kitchen. Freestanding ranges tend to be slightly less expensive than their slide-in counterparts. They are also more finished on the sides, offering a more aesthetic appeal.
Size of the range
The size of your kitchen will determine what size induction range you can buy. If you have the luxury of designing a kitchen around a stove, you can choose from widths that range from 30-48 inches. Larger induction ranges typically have more burners and may also include other features.
Size and number of elements
The size of your range will determine the number of elements you can cook on. However, there is some variety within this. Look for cooktop elements that fit the pots you generally cook in. Some induction ranges have size-sensing ability, which allows them to detect pot size and heat the appropriate number of coils.
Most standard induction ranges have four elements, but some have a few extra spots. These extra elements are helpful when you need to create complicated dishes.
What to look for in a quality induction range
Pre-programmed settings
Imagine never having to guess if your baked potato is fully cooked or determining the heat setting for boiling a pot of rice. These pre-programmed settings are incredibly helpful, especially for beginner chefs. Make sure to look for an induction stove with pre-programmed settings if you think this would be helpful in your home.
Safety features
You may want to have additional safety features like automatic shut-off or pot detection. These settings keep the stove burners off until they are needed, and turn them off if you leave them unattended. This is a great option for families with small children.
Ample power
One of the ways that manufacturers addressed previous issues with induction ranges was to increase the amount of power in the cooktop. Most induction ranges run 1,000-2,000 watts, but professional-grade appliances can use up to 3,500 watts.
How much you can expect to spend on an induction range
Induction ranges vary in price depending on the brand, size and additional features. You can expect to spend between $1,500-$4,500.
Induction range FAQ
How do induction ranges differ from other ranges?
A. The major difference between an induction range and other ranges is how it heats up. Instead of heating the range’s surface, which then heats a pot, induction ranges only heat the pot. These stovetops use magnetic coils to create a current that heats specialized cookware. This cookware must have a magnetic element in it. Cast iron and stainless steel are compatible with these ranges, but copper, aluminum and glass are not.
Are induction ranges fast?
A. Induction ranges typically heat around 50% faster than electric and gas ranges. This is because it heats the interior of the cookware directly instead of the surface.
Do induction ranges require special care?
A. One of the best parts of this appliance is how easy it is to clean. Spilled food does not bake onto the cooktop’s surface, which makes cleanup easy.
On the downside, the ceramic surface of the cooktop can become scratched if it’s not cleaned properly. There are a few tips to make it easier.
- Make sure the stove is turned off and that the stovetop is cool.
- Use a special cooktop scraper to remove dry food or crumbs.
- Wipe liquid spills off with a damp sponge.
- Used specialized cleaner and a non-abrasive sponge to gently scrub away stubborn dried food.
- Buff the surface with a clean paper towel.
What’s the best induction range to buy?
Top induction range
Samsung 4-Element Induction Range with Air Fry
What you need to know: You can tailor this intelligent, highly functional stove to your preferences.
What you’ll love: It’s a slide-in range featuring smartphone controls. The fingerprint-resistant black stainless steel finish looks great in a variety of kitchens. It has a built-in air fry function for fatless frying. The oven learns how you cook and programs your settings.
What you should consider: Some cooks felt it was a bit loud and expensive compared to other options.
Where to buy: Sold by Home Depot
Top induction range for the money
Frigidaire Front Control Induction Range with Air Fry
What you need to know: If you want an induction range with plenty of features at an affordable price, this is a great option.
What you’ll love: The oven has a convection fan and a third heating element to evenly circulate air. The stovetop automatically gauges the size of the pan and heats the appropriate number of coils. Spills won’t burn on the surface, making it easy to clean. The stainless steel finish is smudge-proof and beautiful.
What you should consider: It’s easy to turn on if you lean on the stove accidentally.
Where to buy: Sold by Home Depot
Worth checking out
Cafe Smart Slide-In Induction Range with Convection
What you need to know: The smart tech of this stove and connectivity make this a fun appliance to experiment with.
What you’ll love: The cooktop has five elements, one of which boils water in under two minutes. It connects to Amazon Echo or Google Assistant for all of your cooking questions, too. The oven has three racks and an in-oven camera to help you keep an eye on what’s inside.
What you should consider: It can be challenging to connect it to your Wi-Fi.
Where to buy: Sold by Wayfair
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What to watch this weekend: Jared Leto is 'Morbius,' Judd Apatow's 'The Bubble' on Netflix
The Oscars have been handed out, the flap about the slap continues, but here's some good news: Jared Leto is a vampire.
This weekend is a busy one for new movies, starting with a transformed Leto sporting impressive fangs in a Marvel superhero horror movie. Netflix offers a couple of interesting options: Writer/director Judd Apatow returns with a star-studded pandemic comedy featuring Karen Gillan, Pedro Pascal and Keegan-Michael Key while Richard Linklater did an animated coming-of-age movie set around the 1969 moon landing. And youngsters will get a kick out of an HBO Max sci-fi romantic comedy with a couple of teen-oriented faves, "Riverdale" heartthrob Cole Sprouse and "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" actress Lana Condor.
Here's a guide to new movies that'll satisfy every cinematic taste, plus some noteworthy theatrical films making their home video debut on demand:
'Morbius':How Jared Leto 'listens to that voice inside' in transformational roles
If you yearn for obscure superheroes on screen: 'Morbius'
Jared Leto introduces Marvel's resident comic book "living vampire' in the new film, to disappointing results. To cure the rare blood disease slowly killing him, Dr. Michael Morbius combines bat and human DNA in an experiment that gives him superhuman abilities and also a pesky taste for blood. "Morbius" doesn't work as a superhero or a horror film, and while inherently ridiculous, the movie plays it all too straight to be enjoyable.
Where to watch: In theaters
If you need some hearty, relatable laughs: 'The Bubble'
In Apatow's purest comedy since "The 40-Year-Old Virgin," a group of oddball actors (including Gillan, Pascal, Key, David Duchovny and Leslie Mann) travel to England during the pandemic and isolate at the same hotel to make the sixth film in a dinosaur-filled adventure franchise. Sex, drugs, TikTok dances and quarantine madness ensue in a playful, cameo-filled romp that nicely rocks a "Tropic Thunder" vibe.
Where to watch: Netflix
'I want some hard laughs':Judd Apatow on new book, Netflix's 'The Bubble' and COVID-era comedy
If you loved 'Boyhood': 'Apollo 10 ½: A Space Age Childhood'
Linklater utilizes a really cool animation style – made with live-action and computer-generated imaging aspects – to craft a charming, wistful narrative (narrated by Jack Black) about a young boy growing up outside Houston in 1969 during the summer of the moon landing. Stan (Milo Coy) does prank calls with friends and listens to the music of the era but also has an intergalactic imagination as he's recruited by some NASA types (Glen Powell and Zachary Levi) and rocketed into a big adventure.
Where to watch: Netflix
Glen Powell:New 'Top Gun' flyboy talks Netflix's 'Apollo 10 ½,' that Oscar 'insanity' and Tom Cruise
If you live for rom-coms and/or 'Riverdale': 'Moonshot'
In the year 2049, Walt (Sprouse) and Sophie (Condor) find their way onto a spaceship headed to a Mars colony for love reasons – him for a girl he just met, she for a long-term boyfriend – and on their trip, they go from bickering at each other to growing close on spacewalks. There's nothing really you haven't seen before but the sci-fi setting at least switches up some old tropes and it's pleasant enough for a date-night streaming movie.
Where to watch: HBO Max
If you're obsessed with Broadway: 'Better Nate Than Ever'
Rueby Wood's a one-kid highlight reel as the endearing and slightly eccentric Nate, a Pennsylvania teen crushed when he doesn't get a starring role in his school musical. With his parents out of town, he sneaks off to Manhattan with his BFF (Aria Brooks) to try out for a new "Lilo & Stitch" show (which honestly sounds like the best idea). The musical comedy is sufficiently heartwarming, as Nate also wrestles with his blossoming sexuality, and Lisa Kudrow is fun to watch as his frazzled actress aunt.
Where to watch: Disney+
If you're a Chris Pine completist: 'The Contractor'
Pine plays an involuntarily discharged Army man cut off from his pension and struggling with financial problems. After long promising he wouldn't sign on with a private military firm, he does just that when an old friend (Ben Foster) gets him a gig but an overseas mission embroils him in a larger conspiracy that wrecks his life. The film is better than your average generic action thriller yet does miss out on pursuing some interesting character angles.
Where to watch: In theaters and on Apple TV, Vudu, Google Play
If you're feeling witchy: 'You Won't Be Alone'
Terrence Malick probably won't make a folk horror film anytime soon so at least we have Goran Stolevski's gory and intriguing take on the supernatural. In 19th-century Macedonia, a frightening witch (Anamaria Marinca) passes on her dark spirit to a young girl, who shapeshifts and takes on the various form of her victims (including Noomi Rapace) to learn about what it means to be human. It's perfect for those who like their flicks to be thought-provoking and extremely bloody.
Where to watch: In theaters
If you dig dysfunctional dinner parties: 'Barbarians'
Iwan Rheon ("Game of Thrones") and Catalina Sandino Moreno play a young couple settling into their dream country home who host an evening with friends (Tom Cullen and Inès Spiridonov) that goes awkwardly bad when secrets are revealed over dinner. And that's before the weird psychos in masks show up. The solid home-invasion thriller is more satire than horror, introducing some local weirdness but leaning heavily into the breakdown of social manners.
Where to watch: In theaters and on Apple TV, Google Play
Also on streaming
- Kenneth Branagh's all-star Agatha Christie adaptation "Death on the Nile," starring Gal Gadot, Armie Hammer, Annette Bening and more, is now available on Hulu, HBO Max and video-on-demand outlets.
- If you missed it in theaters, "Parallel Mothers," directed by Pedro Almodovar and starring Oscar nominee Penelope Cruz, is on Apple TV and other video-on-demand platforms | https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2022/04/01/morbius-netflix-the-bubble-new-films-streaming-theaters/7211502001/ | 2022-04-01T01:16:02Z |
Elizabeth “Beth” Bice came into the spotlight when she debuted on Married at First Sight Season 9.
Since then, Beth has been one of the most outgoing and outspoken members of the Married at First Sight franchise, which has come with lots of praise from fans and plenty of scrutiny from critics.
On more than one occasion, Beth has had to clap back at the rude or insensitive comments she receives, and she continued to do so in her recent post.
MAFS alum Beth Bice makes a video addressing her haters
Beth took to Instagram to address her haters in an amusing video.
Over the video, Beth wrote, “When haters want to leave a comment……..”
Beth mouthed audio that began with a woman making a “beep” sound, and then she proceeded to mouth, “I’m just so busy, and I cannot come to the phone right now. Literally don’t even leave a voicemail. I’m not gonna check it. A B C D E F G. I have to go.”
Beth captioned the video, “Literally my exact thoughts when a hater tries to kill my vibe these days…Like guess what I probably do not care. You are welcome! Don’t let anyone dull your shine today! #funny #hatersgonnahate #funnyreels.”
Married at First Sight star Clara Berghaus reacts and relates to Beth’s video
Beth’s post appeared to resonate with her fellow MAFS stars, as many Married at First Sight members have faced scrutiny and criticism in the public eye.
Married at First Sight Season 11 star and expecting mom Amani Randall connected with the post, as well as Married at First Sight Season 12 star Clara Berghaus.
Clara commented her agreement under Beth’s post as the two ladies bonded over their love of artist Taylor Swift.
Clara wrote, “^^^literally me” with two laughing emojis. Then, quoting character Jake Peralta from the comedy series Brooklyn Nine-Nine and referencing Taylor Swift, Clara added, “‘Haters gonna hate, shake it off, Taylor swift always right’ – Jake Peralta’.”
Beth responded, saying, “snakes and stones never broke my bones!!!! Love t swift !!!!!”
As Monsters and Critics previously reported, Beth has had to clap back at insensitive comments about her body lately.
Beth vulnerably shared that she gets discouraged and hesitant to post photos when she receives an influx of comments suggesting she looks pregnant when she’s not.
However, in trying to remain confident and embrace herself, Beth has posted photos that show her body as she continues to shut down her haters.
Married at First Sight airs Wednesdays at 8/7c on Lifetime. | https://www.monstersandcritics.com/tv/reality-tv/elizabeth-bice-shares-how-she-feels-about-haters-killing-her-vibe/ | 2022-04-01T01:16:02Z |
Marvel Cinematic Universe's latest superhero is not, in the conventional sense, either "super" or a "hero," but he does have an unorthodox ailment and a weird skill-set to separate him from mere mortals. His name is Morbius, and while watching his origin story, you may get the feeling that somewhere in the cinematic multiverse, wires got crossed.
The film begins with a helicopter, transporting a cage to the sort of mist-shrouded isle you half expect King Kong to be inhabiting. But Dr. Michael Morbius (Jared Leto) is looking to capture smaller game as he approaches the mouth of a cave, hobbling with difficulty on two crutch-like canes.
Positioning himself behind the wires of the cage, he slices open the palm of his hand and, as a roar of batwings echoes from inside the cave, murmurs to the copter pilot "if you're gonna run, do it now."
A rare blood disease treated with a bit o' bat
It's tempting to say "consider yourself warned," but the film's first hour or so, while unremarkable, is decently crafted.
Born with a rare blood disease, Michael Morbius has spent his entire life working on two things — a cure, and origami paper-folding. Natch, it occurs to him to fold together bat and human DNA.
Because the FDA would be unlikely to approve human trials, he and his beautiful co-researcher Martine (Adria Arjona) head in a cargo ship for international waters off the coast of Long Island in the company of eight thuggish mercenaries — think bloodbags — and once Morbius has been injected with bat DNA, it's just a matter of time before things go vampiric.
Let it be said that some side-effects from dabbling in "chiropter-y" are less ghastly than others. Bat DNA evidently gives you great cheekbones and abs to go with increased strength and speed.
Less salutary effects include new fangs that sprout from his gums with decades of decay baked in, and claws that erupt from his fingers pre-filthed. I mean, sure...why not? Except this is a man whose hair has the kind of sheen that comes from brushing it three times a day.
One other thing: he now needs to drink human blood every six hours. Happily, on his way to declining a Nobel Prize, Dr. Morbius invented "artificial blood," though that only fools his system for a while.
Color coded smoke effects for a Jekyll and his Hyde
If you're expecting a conventional Marvel movie, you should be aware going in that what Director Daniel Espinoza and his writers have come up with is more a horror flick with Marvel bells and whistles.
That means Leto's Morbius gets purplish smoke effects to go with those fang-baring snarls as he's riding air currents in subway tunnels, while the similarly afflicted Hyde to his Jekyll – a schoolboy chum played as an adult by an amusingly hopped-up Matt Smith, gets blue-ish vapor trails and snappier lines.
But there isn't much tension to their story. Or logic. At one point, Morbius overhears some counterfeiters passing fake $100s, and commandeers their printing press to make what appears to be an artificial-blood machine — because the technologies for fake-bills and fake-blood match up? Maybe that works better in a comic book.
Bat guys everywhere you look
Speaking of which, when the DC Extended Universe first announced that Twilight star Robert Pattinson would play the lead in The Batman in their corner of the superhero multiverse, it seemed like a nice inside joke — from Vampire-teen to Bat-man. But now that the Marvelverse has Leto going full Dracula, it seems as if the casting maybe could've gone the other way 'round.
Leto is as persuasively haunted by the dark side of vigilantism as Pattinson was, and as a result of corporate positioning, is maybe more determined to avoid being a villain. Not unlike Venom, Morbius was a bad guy when he first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man comics, back in the 1970's. He needs to be at least an anti-hero now, if a franchise is to be built around him.
But bad guy/bat guy...who's to say? As the trailers reveal, another DC bat-guy, Michael Keaton, shows up in his non-batty baddie Marvel persona Adrian Toomes, just to mess with the heads of anyone trying to keep cinematic universes straight.
But bloodlines will have to be clarified in more robust "Morbius" episodes to come, this origin story being merely adequate, and by Marvel standards, slightly anemic.
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | https://www.wbaa.org/2022-03-31/jared-leto-is-marvels-bat-man-in-the-vampiric-morbius | 2022-04-01T01:16:02Z |
Column: Gun Violence Still With Us
Mass murders have not made the front pages of newspapers recently even as the pace of gun violence continues to be a menace to our society. Keeping many incidents of gun violence off the front pages of newspapers is in part related to the Federal Bureau of Investigation definition of a...
www.mountvernongazette.com | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2556658033701/column-gun-violence-still-with-us | 2022-04-01T01:16:02Z |
- Will Smith walked on stage and struck Chris Rock during the Academy Awards on Sunday.
- A producer for the Oscars told ABC that police were ready to arrest Smith but Rock declined.
- Smith later apologized for the incident and the Academy said it is investigating.
Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department were prepared to arrest Will Smith on battery charges after the actor slapped Chris Rock on stage at the Academy Awards on Sunday, according to a producer of the awards ceremony.
"They were saying this is battery," Will Packer, an Oscars producer, told ABC's "Good Morning America," according to a clip of the interview that was shared on Thursday.
Packer added that, while the police were laying out the options to Rock, they said: "we're prepared to get him right now, you can press charges, we can arrest him."
Rock told the police he was "fine" and that he did not want them to take any of those actions, according to Packer.
—philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) March 31, 2022
LAPD and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences did not immediately respond to Insider's requests for comment.
Police arrived at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles after Smith walked on stage and struck Rock after the comedian made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith starring in "G.I. Jane 2," a reference to the 1997 film starring Demi Moore with a shaved head. Pinkett Smith had a shaved head at the event and has previously discussed her struggles with alopecia, a condition that causes hair loss.
After striking Rock, Smith took his seat and twice shouted, "Keep my wife's name out of your fucking mouth!" The show went on, and Smith took the stage shortly after to accept the award for best actor for his performance in "King Richard."
Smith apologized to the Academy during his speech and later apologized to Rock, saying his actions were "unacceptable and inexcusable."
Rock briefly addressed the incident for the first time during his stand-up show on Wednesday in Boston, saying he was "still processing" and would talk about it more at some point in the future. | https://www.insider.com/lapd-ready-arrest-will-smith-chris-rock-slap-oscars-producer-2022-3 | 2022-04-01T01:16:03Z |
Who is Kate Bedingfield’s husband David Kieve?
KATE Bedingfield made her debut at the White House press briefing room lectern on March 29, 2022.
The White House communications director is married to her husband, David Kieve.
Who is Kate Bedingfield's husband, David Kieve?
Since Bedingfield made her debut at the White House on March 29, many might wonder who is the communications director married to.
Kieve and Bedingfield married in 2013, according to the New York Times wedding announcement on the couple.
He was 35 when they got married and was a partner and founding member of Hilltop Public Solutions, a political consulting and public affairs firm based in Washington.
He graduated from Trinity College in Hartford.
According to his Twitter bio, he is the president of EDF Action, the advocacy partner of the Environmental Defense Fund.
It also states that he "led climate engagement" under the Biden administration and also on Joe Biden's campaign.
Do Kate Bedingfield and David Kieve have children?
The political power couple has two children together, according to his Twitter.
Their kids are named Hugh and Margot, there is little publicly known about their children.
According to a post from Kieve's Twitter, Hugh was born in April of 2014.
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Is Kate Bedingfield replacing Jen Psaki?
On March 29, Politico reported that there are talks of Bedingfield to replace Psaki when she departs the White House later in 2022.
They also reported that she has expressed interest in the role as well.
A source in the White House told the outlet that before Biden assumed office, she had expressed interest but had "not been positioning for that or expressing interest in it during the administration."
Politico reported that Psaki will likely depart the White House and move on to MSNBC.
When Bedingfield made her debut on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, she told the press room "Hi, everyone. I know I am not the redhead you’re accustomed to seeing at this podium, but I hope you will hang with me nonetheless. So, thank you."
Bedingfield has an advantage for the position as she is often called "Biden's person" the outlet shared.
She worked with Biden in 2015 when he was vice president under the Obama administration.
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"... So dawn goes down to day. Nothing gold can stay." So wrote the poet Robert Frost in Q4 1923, and so said the stock market in Q1 2022.
For the first time in two years, Wall Street's three main indexes wrapped up a losing quarter Thursday. Set against piping hot inflation, rusty supply chains, rising interest rates, the theater of war, and a two-year-old pandemic, most analysts are looking forward with caution.
Must What Goes Up Come Down?
The reasons markets are down can be seen anywhere these days. Go to a McDonald's and pay 6% more for a Big Mac than a year ago. Ride the subway and see people in N95 masks. Fill up at the pump and feel like you just got robbed. Turn on CNN and see war on the news ticker, assuming they're finished obsessing over Will Smith. Try to buy a PlayStation 5 or get a mortgage rate below 4% (good luck!).
The important question is whether all the macroeconomic hurdles staring markets in the face mean more choppy waters ahead, or if a rally in the second half of March means otherwise:
- The Dow and S&P 500 fell about 3% and the Nasdaq more than 7% in the first three months of 2022. It was their first negative quarter since Q1 2020, when the Covid pandemic began in the US.
- But the S&P 500 and Nasdaq finished March up 5% each, and the Dow rose 4%. Yet the S&P 500 has fallen 35 days this year, the most in any first quarter since 1984, according to Bloomberg data.
The Hot Takes: "We think from here investors are going to, at some point, realize, wait a second, growth is slowing and interest rates are rising and inflation is still high," Erik Knutzen, managing director at Neuberger Berman, told CNBC. "This is still a challenging setup for equities." Cliff Asness, CIO of investment fund AQR Capital Management, tweeted that the numbers are overblown: "Lots of articles on how the 'S&P is heading for its worst quarter in two years' where they make that sound like an important thing. That's the worst of [eight quarters], a tiny sample, and the S&P is only down 3.52%."
No Shelter: The bond market, traditionally seen as a safe haven when stocks are dicey, has not lived up to that reputation. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate bond index -- which tracks US Treasuries and high-rated corporate bonds -- reported a negative 6% return this quarter, the worst since 1980.
Someone Has to Make Money: At least somebody is making good off that feeling of getting robbed at the pump. The S&P GSCI, which tracks commodities futures including oil, rose 34% in the first quarter, the biggest boost since 1990. | https://www.fool.com/investing/2022/03/31/wall-street-posted-its-first-losing-quarter-in-two/?source=eptyholnk0000202&utm_source=yahoo-host&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=article&yptr=yahoo?src=rss | 2022-04-01T01:16:02Z |
Brian E. Corley, Supervisor of Elections of Pasco County, said the last day for the elections' office to receive requests for vote-by-mail ballots for the municipal elections is Saturday, April 2, by 5 p.m. Request a ballot on-line at PascoVotes.gov or call 800-851-8754.
Ballots will still be available for pick-up over the counter at the three supervisor's offices until 5 p.m. Monday, April 11. Voters wishing to pick up ballots on behalf of someone will need a written request from the voter designating them as the person authorized to carry out the ballot. The designee will be asked to provide a photo ID and to complete an affidavit before releasing the ballot to them.
Florida Statutes do not allow for vote-by-mail ballots to be picked up in the supervisor's office on the day of the election unless an emergency precludes the voter from going to their assigned polling place. An affidavit affirming the facts of the emergency will be required.
All voted ballots must be physically in the elections' office by 7 p.m. Election Day, April 12, including ballots being delivered by the Postal Service. Voted ballots may not be turned in at the polls on Election Day.
Voters can check the status of their vote-by-mail ballot at https://pascovotes.ballottrax.net/voter/
Corley also announced the following temporary change in polling locations in effect only for the April 12 municipal election: All New Port Richey voters in precincts 25 and 50 will vote at the New Port Richey Recreation Center at 6630 Van Buren St., New Port Richey.
Voters within the cities of Dade City, Port Richey and the town of St. Leo will vote at their regularly assigned polling places.
- Dade City – First Baptist Church, 37511 Church Avenue, Dade City
- Port Richey — Port Richey City Hall, 6333 Ridge Road, Port Richey
- St. Leo — St. Leo Town Hall, 34544 State Road 52, St. Leo
Voters who live within the precincts with changes were notified by mail at the address on file with the elections' office. If your voter registration record is not up-to-date, you may not have received this notification. Address changes within the county can be submitted to the elections' office by telephone at 1-800-851-8754, online at PascoVotes.gov or by written notice to PO Box 300, Dade City, Florida 33526. | https://www.suncoastnews.com/news/corley-announces-deadline-to-request-vote-by-mail-ballots/article_6f9842a0-b107-11ec-ab2a-bf57e8c7923a.html | 2022-04-01T01:16:03Z |
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The North Dakota Department of Human Services has announced grants to build and stabilize families across North Dakota in the hopes of reducing the number of children in foster care.
The department’s Children and Family Services Division have $700,000 in grant funding opportunities for agencies and professionals.
The money will be used so they can become trained in and provide Title IV-E prevention services.
The state has nine approved services and programs, including the newly approved family check-up program, added just Wednesday.
Prevention and Family Preservation Administrator for Child Services, Tracy Miller, says grants for preventative measures are needed because they save families, instead of just paying for a child in the foster care
“We’re trying to build a system of care in our state and by doing that and offering these preventative services that have an evidence base behind them. We’re hoping to make families stronger, stabilize families so that we reduce the risk for children and reduce the risk for child abuse and neglect,” Miller said.
She added that grant funding can be used for a list of developments.
Their goal as a state is to build families up to be strong so they are not broken down and sent to foster care, she said. | https://www.kxnet.com/news/top-stories/700000-grant-aimed-at-reducing-state-foster-care-numbers/ | 2022-04-01T01:16:03Z |
He was the brother of a friend. And Christina Smith and her fiancé, Marcus Gardner, offered to help him out, her family said.
During a January trip to Missouri to visit Gardner’s family, the couple agreed to let Martell Lamont Scott return with them to Georgia. Scott, 25, wanted to start a new life, he told the couple.
Now, Scott has been charged with two counts of murder. Investigators believe he shot Smith and Gardner and left them to die inside their Barrow County home. The two were found on March 5 when family members couldn’t reach them.
That afternoon, officers knocked on Willie Smith’s door, about eight miles away, to tell her the news. Her daughter had been killed.
“When they told me, I said, ‘What? I don’t think so,’” Smith told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution days later.
Smith believed she knew who might be responsible. She told investigators that Scott had stayed longer in her daughter’s home than the original plan. Smith worried that Scott was taking advantage of the couple’s generosity, she said.
Investigators with the Winder police department and GBI also suspected Scott was involved.
Credit: Family photo
Credit: Family photo
On March 14, Scott was stopped in Missouri driving Gardner’s Ford Escape, investigators said Thursday. He was initially charged with theft by taking a motor vehicle, police said. Days later, after a Winder detective and GBI agent traveled to Missouri, Scott’s charges were upgraded to include two counts of felony murder, plus possession of a weapon during the commission of a felony. He was returned to Georgia and is being held in the Barrow jail, investigators said.
For the victims’ families, the arrest is hopefully the first step toward justice. But Willie Smith said the deaths devastated those closest to the couple, who were planning to buy a home.
“They had a beautiful future and he took it all away,” she said. “They didn’t deserve that. God’s going to make sure he gets what he deserves.”
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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.”
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CLSA
Maintain buy, target price of ₹1,080
Deal provides Axis with an affluent customer base but the key for the deal to work will be Axis Bank's ability to retain customers and arrest attrition.
Deal is not expensive and uncertainties relating to the risk of a high valuation and near term dilution have been addressed.
Motilal Oswal
Maintain buy, target price of ₹930
Synergies will take over two years to accrue, but the deal at 18 times PE on 2020 normalised earnings makes limited economic sense given the declining revenue profile and cards base of Citi's business.
Long-term success of the deal would depend on Axis' ability to cross-sell banking products to Citi's customers; the small acquisition size will have a limited impact on overall profitability.
Jefferies
Maintain buy, target price of ₹1,040
The management sees the acquisition to breakeven in 2024 which implies limited upside till then, with a potential capital raise in 12-15 months.
This may be a slight overhang on further valuation re-rating as its discount to ICICI Bank has narrowed to 27% from 42% at the peak.
Macquarie
Maintain neutral rating, target price of ₹790
The deal strengthens Axis' retail franchise but customer and employee attrition will be key to watch.
Citi's credit card business has seen a continuous decline in spending market share, which is a key problem Axis will have to fix.
JM Financial
Maintain buy, target price of ₹950
The acquisition will give Axis Bank a strong presence in the affluent and upwardly mobile retail consumer base in the top eight Indian cities.
The transaction is likely to result in a 180-basis point impact on CET1 of Axis Bank due to the charge-off of goodwill created due to the acquisition.
ICICI Securities
Maintain buy, target price of ₹1,050
Even adjusted for the integration cost, the deal is favourable for Axis Bank.
Retention of acquired credit card and deposit customer base will be key.
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Paul George was treated to a celebratory postgame shower live on TNT on Tuesday, when three of his teammates circled around and emptied water bottles on the Clippers’ All-Star wing moments after he returned to action with a resounding 34 points in a rousing comeback win over the Utah Jazz.
Two of the Clippers doing the soaking: Terance Mann and Amir Coffey, guys who have been Clippers for three seasons, as long as George.
The third: Newcomer Xavier Moon, a well-traveled 27-year-old rookie who on Saturday signed a two-way deal with the team.
In a sense, George’s triumphant return to NBA action after more than three months away coincided with Moon’s.
“I feel like this is where I’m supposed to be, it definitely feels great to be back,” Moon said Monday, when his presence at Honey Training Center gave the Clippers a second healthy, proven professional point guard for the first time since they traded Eric Bledsoe.
Moon has impressed this season, both in 21 games this season with the Agua Caliente Clippers and in a trio of 10-day hardship deals with the parent club in late December and January, when they were hit hard by the league’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
In the G League, the 6-foot-2 Moon averaged 18.7 points on 45.3% shooting, including 38.5% from deep. He also averaged 7 assists and just 2.2 turnovers, to go with 4.5 rebounds and 1.3 steals.
And in the first six NBA games of his career, the three-time Canadian Elite Basketball League MVP averaged 5.5 points and 1.7 assists in 13.8 minutes per game.
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— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) March 30, 2022
Moon – whose roundabout route to the NBA took him from Alabama to France, England, Canada and Israel – also was among the team leaders in good vibes while he was around.
That included counseling Reggie Jackson, the Clippers’ the resident high-energy hype man said, to “just smile, have fun!” and, importantly, to appreciate the opportunity to play the game.
“He’s just always positive, optimistic,” Jackson said of Moon in January. “Not B.S. It’s nothing overdone, you can just tell he’s very optimistic, he’s very confident in what he does.”
Looking back, Moon said his initial taste of the NBA fed that belief.
“The month that I had here was probably the best month of basketball I’ve ever played, even though I only played in six games,” Moon said. “I learned a lot. … I took that and that was able to get me that time that I needed to elevate my game even more, even though I went back to the G, I didn’t look at it as a downgrade or anything like that. I looked at it as an opportunity to work harder and get back here.”
“And while I was here the first time, I learned a lot from these guys, just how to lead a team, just being a good teammate, all the type of stuff,” Moon added. “And I took it back with me to the G and then just worked my tail off to get back here, so it definitely feels good to be back, seeing everybody again.”
COFFEY’S NEW ROLE
Moon filled the Clippers’ vacated two-way spot after they signed Coffey to a standard deal worth $153,488 for the rest of the season, per ESPN’s Bobby Marks. The deal makes the 6-7 wing a restricted free agent in the offseason, when the team will retain his Bird rights, meaning they can sign him for as much as 25% of the salary cap for a maximum of five seasons.
It was an expected reward for a dependable contributor who has started 28 of 63 games this season, with 25 of those starts coming after George was ruled out on Christmas with a torn ligament in his right elbow.
When George returned to the lineup Tuesday, Coffey came off the bench for the first time in eight contests and, a game after playing more than 37 minutes in a loss to Philadelphia, logged just 28 seconds against the Jazz.
Coffey still made an instant impact when he checked in late in the third quarter, yanked a rebound away from Donovan Mitchell and quickly delivered an outlet pass to George, who scored and drew a foul in transition to build on the brewing comeback. With that sequence, the Clippers trimmed what had been a 25-point deficit to 12 entering the fourth quarter.
In his postgame comments, Coach Tyronn Lue made sure to credit Coffey for his alertness off the bench.
“A big play for me was that rebound that Amir got at the end of the quarter and was able to score at the end of the quarter,” Lue said. “That was huge.” | https://www.whittierdailynews.com/2022/03/31/xavier-moon-gives-clippers-another-point-guard-and-good-vibes/ | 2022-04-01T01:16:04Z |
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Rogers Land Development Limited, director fined $1.9m for false tax declaration
Wednesday, March 30, 2022KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reporting that through its Intelligence, Investigation and Enforcement and Legal Units, it recently prosecuted Rogers Land Development Limited and its director, Richard Rogers, for a false tax declaration.
In a statement Wednesday, the tax administration said the company and its director breached Section 99 (1) of the Income Tax Act (ITA).�
The ITA states�that “any person who for the purpose of obtaining any allowance, reduction, rebate or repayment in respect of income tax either for himself or for any other person, or who in any�return, statement, declaration, form�or particulars delivered under this act, knowingly makes any false statement of false representation, commits an offence, and shall be liable — in the case of a first offence, to a fine not exceeding two million dollars ($2,000,000) and, in default of payment thereof, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year”.
The authority said its legal counsel led evidence that for the period�January 1 to December 31, 2018, and October 1, 2019, to September 30, 2020,�Rogers Land Development Limited filed�income tax returns indicating that the business collected no income for the stated period, knowing this to be false.
On March 21, 2022, in the Sutton Street Tax Court, the company's director Richard Rogers pleaded guilty to two counts of making a false declaration and was sentenced to a fine of $1.9 million or 30 days imprisonment. According to the TAJ, he subsequently paid the fines.�
In the meantime, the tax administration is reminding taxpayers that failure to report correct income, profits or gains as defined within the Income Tax Act, will result in enforcement action by the tax authority, utilising the applicable provisions under the law.
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GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – A student died after being shot Thursday afternoon at a Greenville County middle school, and another student was charged.
According to the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office, the school resource officer at Tanglewood Middle School requested emergency backup at 12:23 p.m. after hearing shots were fired.
After arriving on the scene, the sheriff’s office said deputies learned that the gunfire was from a 12-year-old student who shot another 12-year-old student in the 700 wing of the school.
The victim was shot at least one time and treated by the school resource officer and school staff before being taken to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Deputies began a search in the area of the school. Just before 1:30 p.m., they learned that the possible suspect was at a residence in the 3000 block of Old Easley Bridge Road.
When deputies arrived, they found the suspect hiding under a deck. He was taken into custody, and a handgun was recovered.
The suspect is being charged with murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, possession of a firearm on school property, and unlawful possession of a weapon by a person under the age of 18.
He is being transported to the Department of Juvenile Justice in Columbia.
The sheriff’s office said over 100 deputies were on the scene trying to identify the shooter at one point.
Community activist Bruce Wilson, a family friend, identified the student as 12-year-old Jamari Cortez Bonaparte Jackson.
Wilson passed along a statement from the Jackson family asking for privacy while they grieve.
“We are all devastated by today’s tragedy,” said the family in a statement. “We love Jamari dearly, and we would ask that our privacy be respected as we grieve during this very difficult time.”
“My heart breaks for this young boy’s family, and my prayers are with them tonight,” said Greenville County Sheriff Hobart Lewis in a statement. “Additionally, I will be praying for the other young boy who pulled the trigger and his family. I can not fathom what would cause someone to do this to another human being and especially at that age, but I know it’s a situation where we all need to turn to God.”
Greenville County Schools said deputies were not looking for any additional suspects and that the school building had been secured.
Deputies said that the two 12-year-olds were familiar with each other and are confident the incident was isolated.
Greenville County Schools Superintendent Dr. Burke Royster released this statement Thursday evening:
We are deeply saddened to hear that the student victim in the shooting at Tanglewood Middle School passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, his fellow students, the staff members at the school and everyone who knew this child. This is an absolute tragedy, and we will continue to do whatever we can to support his family and the Tanglewood community as they mourn the young life that was lost today.
We want to recognize the tremendous response from Principal Walles and the staff at Tanglewood, the school resource officer, Sheriff Hobart Lewis, the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office, EMS, and the multiple local, state and federal law enforcement agencies who all responded rapidly in accord with our emergency response plan.”
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The principal of Tanglewood Middle School, Dr. Graysen Walles, also released this statement:
My heart goes out to the family of our student who passed away, and my prayers are with them. Our entire Tanglewood family is hurting with this news and from the events that took place today. Our school is mourning and will work together to heal and process this tragedy.”
Dr. Graysen Walles
Students were taken to Brookwood Church in Simpsonville, where parents were reunited with their children.
Greenville County Schools said Friday will be an optional day for students at Tanglewood Middle School in order to provide “counseling support for both students and staff.”
“Our goal with being open tomorrow is not to have a day of instruction, but so we can have supports available to both students and staff that would not be otherwise available at home,” said the district in a statement.
The school’s regular schedule will resume Monday, April 4. | https://www.arklatexhomepage.com/news/crime/student-shot-killed-at-tanglewood-middle-suspect-charged/ | 2022-04-01T01:16:06Z |
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NEW YORK (AP) — Whoa! It's a Double Aho!
Both NHL players named Sebastian Aho — one a defenseman for the New York Islanders, the other a forward for the Carolina Hurricanes — scored goals for their teams Thursday night.
And at nearly the exact same time.
According to Sportsnet Stats, the Islanders' Aho scored his first goal of the season at 7:14 p.m. EDT in New York against Columbus.
Just 34 seconds later — and more than 500 miles away — the Hurricanes' Aho scored his 31st goal in Carolina against Montreal. Both gave their teams 1-0 leads in the first period.
It's not the first time the two have combined on a statistical oddity. In 2018, New York's Aho committed a hooking penalty on Carolina's Aho, causing MSG Networks Islanders play-by-play broadcaster Brendan Burke to exclaim: "A little Sebastian Aho-on-Sebastian Aho crime.”
The two Ahos are not related, by the way. The Islanders' Aho, Sebastian Johannes Aho, is 26 and from Sweden. He has three career NHL goals in limited action.
The Hurricanes' Aho, Sebastian Antero Aho, is 24 and from Finland. He's a two-time NHL All-Star and has 176 career goals.
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After vaccinating thousands against Covid-19, this CNN Hero is fighting inequity in the medical system
By Kathleen Toner, CNN
As Covid-19 infection rates and restrictions are waning in some places and a variant is surging in others, it’s difficult to understand where we are in the pandemic.
But two years ago, the situation was clear: for many people, coronavirus had brought the world to a stop. That’s when pediatric surgeon Dr. Ala Stanford sprang into action, bringing Covid-19 testing to Black and Brown communities in Philadelphia that were hard hit by the virus.
In the months that followed, Stanford brought testing and vaccines to more than 75,000 people through her nonprofit Black Doctors Covid-19 Consortium. And as she worked to help underresourced communities weather the pandemic, she diagnosed an even greater problem.
“We were seeing folks that hadn’t seen a doctor in a decade,” said Stanford, who was honored as a Top 10 CNN Hero last year. “We were just literally putting a Band-Aid to a much bigger problem with health inequities and health disparities.”
It’s well-documented that Black and Brown communities have suffered greater hospitalizations and deaths from Covid-19 for a host of reasons, including higher risk factors for exposure and a higher risk of severe disease.
But lack of accessible and affordable health care is a key factor that leads to worse health outcomes for people of color. In particular, lack of outpatient care, like annual checkups and doctor’s visits, can play a critical role in preventing health issues.
This larger, systemic issue is what Stanford is trying to remedy.
In November, she began seeing patients at the Dr. Ala Stanford Center for Health Equity, her new facility in north Philadelphia. This multi-disciplinary clinic offers services ranging from primary care and mental health, diagnostic testing like EKGs and mammograms and, of course, Covid testing and vaccinations.
“We take care of newborns through grandma and grandpa,” she said. “And that is the next step … wanting to not just save lives, but really impact an entire lifetime with people.”
Located on the grounds of Deliverance Evangelistic Church, in an area that once housed a day care center, the space underwent a massive renovation. The center now includes exam rooms, consultation areas, a children’s play space, even a fish tank. Most importantly, it provides care to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay.
“If you have insurance, we run it,” Stanford said. “If you don’t have insurance, we help you get (it). And if you don’t have anything, you’re not going to be turned away.”
This fall, as the coronavirus seemed to recede into the background, Stanford was excited to switch gears to focus on this broader health mission. But the Omicron variant of the virus changed her plans.
“After Christmas, there were so many people sick, literally wrapped around this building to get Covid tested. The positivity rate was 45%” she said. “So, we had to stop primary care and just focus on testing and vaccination.”
Yet, she and her team still figured out a way to provide brief wellness checks with each vaccination.
“You come in for a shot and you see your vital signs are out of whack — you might say ‘Did you know you have high blood pressure?’ or ‘Did you take your medication today?'” Stanford said.
And in early January, when Stanford realized that Covid rates were rising in children and young people, she added another approach.
“In a public health crisis, you go to the people. And the kids are primarily in school, so that’s what I pushed for,” she said.
Since then, Stanford’s team has worked with FEMA to hold nearly 20 vaccination clinics at schools in and around Philadelphia. She says in some of them, they have doubled the vaccination rates among students. Her group also still offers vaccinations and testing throughout the community at police departments and mass transit SEPTA stations.
Two years later, Stanford’s surgical practice is still on hold. While she admits to missing the operating room at times, she knows that the work she is doing now is making a difference on a much larger scale.
“What we’ve done has touched over 100,000 lives. And that refuels me,” she said. “The need here right now is so great. I feel that this is where I’m supposed to be.”
Want to get involved? Check out the Black Doctors Covid-19 Consortium website and see how to help.
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Tunisia's president says elections won't be held after three months
Tunisia's parliamentary elections won't be held after three months, president Kais Saied said late on Thursday during a meeting with Prime Minister Najla Bouden, according to a post on Facebook by the president's office.
Saied issued a decree on Wednesday dissolving parliament, which has been suspended since last year, after it defied him by voting to repeal decrees that he used to assume near total power.
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Dionne Warwick and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's Krayzie Bone will announce the charity NFTs via a live-stream event on Justice Day, April 15th.
NEW YORK , March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Confront Art, an organization that produces social justice art installations, has rallied a diverse group of artists, designers, and activists to create a charity NFT campaign launching on April 15 to honor Justice Day.
Confront Art will release 9,000 NFTs on mintNFT.com with proceeds supporting the prospective charities: We Are Floyd Org., The Breonna Taylor Foundation, and The John and Lilian Miles Lewis Foundation. The NFT project is an extension of Confront Art's 'SEEINJUSTICE' series, which debuted three powerful sculptures by artist Chris Carnabuci of John Lewis, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd at New York City's Union Square in wake of the events in 2020.
Justice Day is designed to be an open platform to engage and inspire artists, activists and thinkers to collaborate and co-create together. Justice Day will honor and commemorate the Civil Rights Act of 1968, which passed the first federal hate crime laws in the United States prohibiting individuals from injuring, intimidating, or interfering with any person because of race, color, religion, or national origin. With widespread support Justice Day will be considered eligible to become a National Holiday by 2023.
"My brother's death was a catalyst for change," says Terrence Floyd, Founder of We Are Floyd Org. "We cannot let that change, and that momentum slow. There is still a huge divide in this country, and if we can start on a community level, creating educational opportunities and safe spaces for the youth to gather and learn, then we can create change and hope where there once was a void."
Dionne Warwick, American singer, former TV host, and Goodwill ambassador will announce her support and participation in the NFT project on the live-streamed event. Warwick has agreed to include selections of her latest single 'Power in the Name' featuring Krayzie Bone in the NFT. "I'm thrilled to be using this new NFT technology to raise awareness and funds for social justice programs." said Warwick. "Using song to shine light on charity is not new to me, with We Are The World in 1985 we raised an incredible amount of money and awareness, and now I'm excited to be part of the SEEINJUSTICE campaign, using art and song in new ways to move forward progress and change."
"We are constantly looking for innovative ways to support artists and charities," said Andrew Cohen & Lindsay Eshelman, Co-Founders of Confront Art. "We are excited to bring together entertainment legends and emerging artists alike for a major movement for social justice and charity in the metaverse."
The campaign aims to celebrate, support, and promote diverse emerging NFT artists. The artists participating in the NFT project include LÁOLÚ NYC, Jesse Uranta, JOJO ABOT, Izzakko, Denny Ow, Sasha Bianca, Menyelek, Milana Burdette, SuperWAXX, Q. Oliver, Candace Dane and more.
The live-stream and NFTs will be available exclusively on mintNFT, a new platform that aims to provide users with a simple, safe, and social experience with NFTs. From automated wallet creation to accepting credit cards, users do not need to be crypto-fluent to participate. Additionally, unique videos that are part of the smart contract not only showcase the creation story of the NFT but ensure buyers the NFT they are purchasing is authentic.
"NFTs are all about community building, but those communities cannot grow if people think engaging in NFTs will be too difficult or you need to have crypto. Projects like this one are too important to have barriers like that in place," said James Sun, Founder and CEO of mintNFT. "We're grateful to play a role to help break those barriers down so that all people can fully engage in a project that uplifts multicultural artists' voices and benefits these valuable charities."
Users are encouraged to utilize the Discord server (@SEEINJUSTICE) as a discussion forum.
About We Are Floyd Org.
WE ARE FLOYD is a 501C3 led by Terrence Floyd, George Floyd's brother. We Are Floyd supports initiatives to help communities dealing with mental health issues, poverty, police brutality, and social injustice. In the name of George Floyd, We Are Floyd partners with existing community-centric organizations, bringing awareness to issues surrounding underserved communities, highlighting the lack of educational programs, and promoting change and progress. For more information on We Are Floyd, please visit www.wearefloyd.org.
About Confront Art
Confront Art was founded by Andrew Cohen and Lindsay Eshelman in 2020, with the mission to promote diversity and education in the arts by creating collaborative opportunities between emerging artists and established organizations. The collective aims to create productions that foster socially progressive art and merchandise. For more information on Confront Art, visit www.confrontart.com.
About mintNFT
mintNFT is a new marketplace for non-fungible tokens (NFTs) that makes collecting NFTs simple, safe and social. The company is focused on providing easy onboarding of non-crypto users, a high level of security, and IP protection for brands and artists. Through collaboration, community, and successful activations, mintNFT aims to provide a richer and more meaningful experience around NFTs. For more information on mintNFT, please visit: www.mintnft.com
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A TORCHLIT procession and beacon lighting event will kick off Oldham’s Jubilee celebrations this June – and people are invited o take part.
Oldham Council is encouraging residents to nominate locals who have done something extraordinary to take part in a parade of light on Thursday, June 2 as one of 70 Jubilee torch bearers.
The event will be the start of a packed weekend of events across Oldham as part of the four-day bank holiday weekend from June 2-5.
More than 1,500 beacons will be lit across the country at the same time to mark the 70th anniversary of the Queen’s coronation.
In Oldham, 70 local people will join a torchlit procession before congregating at Oldham Parish Church where the beacon will be lit.
The evening will also include speeches from local dignitaries and a performance from Oldham’s Scottish Pipe Band before the lighting of the beacon at 9.45pm.
In 1897, beacons were lit to celebrate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee. In 1977, 2002 and 2012, beacons commemorated the Silver, Golden and Diamond Jubilees of The Queen, and in 2016 Her Majesty’s 90th birthday.
Make a nomination online at www.oldham.gov.uk/torchbearer by 5pm on Monday, April 11. Residents must be aged 12 or over. The winning nominations will be chosen by a panel and bearers will be informed by Monday, April 25.
The Jubilee weekend will include a two-day family-friendly festival with street theatre, live music, dance, art, and activities including arts and crafts, and big screens showing the national Jubilee Pageant in London.
People from across the borough will have the opportunity to celebrate together at street parties, with funding available for 70 groups to throw parties in their neighbourhoods. Further details of how to apply are available here.
Full details of events, timings and locations will be available on the council’s website, on social media and in the press nearer to the event dates. | https://saddind.co.uk/nominate-a-torch-bearer-for-queens-platinum-jubilee-celebrations-in-oldham/ | 2022-04-01T01:16:07Z |
US sees Putin nuke threat as posturing
Russia has said it deployed extra personnel to its nuclear forces, upping the geopolitical stakes as its invasion of Ukraine entered its fifth day.
But Western nations aren’t taking the bait, with President Biden telling Americans on Monday they should not fear nuclear war, a posture that experts say may help avoid a dangerous escalation of rhetoric.
Moscow’s defense ministry Monday said those overseeing its nuclear arsenal “began to carry out combat duty with reinforced personnel,” meaning the Kremlin’s nuclear weapons would be more ready to launch.
The escalatory move comes in the face of universal condemnation and painful sanctions against Russia from Western powers, as the Kremlin struggles to take the capital city of Kyiv.
U.S. officials, however, have played down the nuclear threats as posturing, with the White House noting that it was “not going to indulge in” the rhetoric.
“At this time, we see no reason to change our own alert levels,” press secretary Jen Psaki told reporters at her daily press briefing, adding that “a nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought.”
“Neither the United States nor NATO has any desire or intention for conflict with Russia,” Psaki added.
State Department spokesman Ned Price echoed that sentiment earlier Monday, telling reporters, “We see no reason to change our own alert levels,” but adding “it adds to the risk of miscalculation.”
And the Pentagon again indicated that it had not seen any specific movements in response to Putin’s order.
“I have nothing to confirm these reports that they’ve changed their staffing,” Defense Department press secretary John Kirby said when asked if the United States has observed a shift in Russia’s nuclear forces.
“What I would tell you is we’ve seen Mr. Putin’s announcement. We believe it’s as unnecessary as it is escalatory, but we’re reviewing and analyzing that announcement,” Kirby said.
Putin, no stranger to saber-rattling, last week threatened Western nations with “consequences you have never seen,” should any interfere with Russia’s invasion into Ukraine, launched Thursday.
That bold threat, coupled with Monday’s move to ready Moscow’s nuclear arsenal, has sparked fears of another Cuban missile crisis — that should the situation escalate, the United States could be drawn into a direct conflict with the largest nuclear-armed state.
The Russian president in the past has hinted at such a scenario, saying in a 2018 documentary that should another nation decide to “annihilate Russia, we have the legal right to respond. Yes, it will be a catastrophe for humanity and for the world. But I’m a citizen of Russia and its head of state. Why do we need a world without Russia in it?”
And less than a week before Russian troops moved into Ukraine, the Kremlin held simulated nuclear weapon launches.
“Putin saber-rattling recalls some of the stuff that Khrushchev used to do,” said Daniel Fried, former U.S. ambassador to Poland, referring to Nikita Khrushchev, former premier of the Soviet Union. “You don’t panic and allow Putin to start dictating to us, but you don’t escalate. You don’t get into a spiral of threats. You handle it quietly.”
Rep. Tom Malinowski (D-N.J.), a former diplomat and member of the House Homeland Security Committee, said that regardless of the threats coming from Moscow, “we have a nuclear deterrent and Putin understands that perfectly well.”
“As far as the nuclear alert, I think we have to stay calm, not take the bait,” he said on CNN’s “New Day.” “I think this is designed to rattle us and perhaps to rally his own people in some sick way.”
The U.S. and Russia typically have their land-based nuclear forces — the intercontinental ballistic missiles kept in silos throughout the country — as well as their submarine-launched missiles always prepared for combat, but they don’t keep bomber aircraft loaded.
Western nations closely monitor Russia’s nuclear forces, and the U.S. may very well see Russia start shifting around its armaments in the coming days, said Mark Cancian, a former defense official now at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
“The notion that [Putin] might start moving nuclear weapons around, start mating them maybe with launchers, it’s not impossible. I certainly hope he doesn’t do that,” said Cancian, who also worked on nuclear nonproliferation in the Department of Energy.
And while the notion of Putin using a nuclear weapon is inconceivable to many, “he’s done a lot of things that I didn’t think he was going to do. I can’t completely rule out the possibility that he might take another step of the nuclear forces,” he said.
Another worry is that Putin may use smaller, tactical nuclear weapons as a warning shot to the West or a way to break the Ukrainian resistance and topple its government.
“He doesn’t have many options left,” Moscow-based military analyst Pavel Felgenhauer told the BBC, regarding Putin’s path forward as Russia’s economy suffers.
“One option for him is to cut gas supplies to Europe, hoping that will make the Europeans climb down. Another option is to explode a nuclear weapon somewhere over the North Sea between Britain and Denmark and see what happens,” he said.
While the United States and Russia currently have only one bilateral nuclear treaty known as New START — meant to limit the number of deployed strategic weapons in each country — the agreement does not include the tactical armaments.
Still, the fact that the United States remains firm on not adding to the tensions is a positive sign, James Acton, co-director of the Nuclear Policy Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, said on Twitter.
“First off, the lack of change is a Good Thing! It doesn’t alter the fact Putin made an explicit nuclear threat on Sunday, but it does dial down the aggressiveness somewhat,” he said. “I don’t think Russian nuclear use is imminent. But I wouldn’t assume Putin has ruled it out. All his alternatives look bad right now. Basically, he can negotiate a ceasefire that respects Ukraine’s sovereignty or continue the bloodbath of a conventional war.”
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Puppies allegedly drowned during shocking Offaly burglary
Two puppies were allegedly drowned during a shocking burglary incident in Offaly this week.
The alleged burglary took place overnight between Sunday and Monday, March 28, at a property in Ballinagar, Co Offaly.
It's understood the premises belonged to a dog breeder.
TheJournal.ie reported that as many as eight dogs were stolen during the incident with two puppies allegedly drowned in a sink.
A Garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí are investigating a burglary that occurred at a commercial premises in the Ballinagar area of Offaly between the evening of Sunday, March 27, 2022, and the morning of Monday, March 28, 2022.
"No arrests have been made at this stage of this ongoing investigation.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact Tullamore Garda Station on 057 9327600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station."
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Fact check: Ukrainian jet tore off road sign during 2020 exercise, not Russian invasion
The claim: A Ukrainian plane tore off a road sign while flying low to avoid Russian radar
Images circulating online show a collision with a road sign that's a bit outside your normal fender bender – it involves an airplane.
"Wow, Ukrainian pilots fly their jets so low to avoid Russian radar that their turbines even suck in road signs," reads the caption of a March 28 Facebook post.
The post includes two pictures. The first appears to be a screenshot of a news broadcast featuring an airplane with a lower section circled. The second photo shows a close-up of a bent blue road sign stuck to the plane.
Similar versions of the post also gained traction on Twitter, with one post accumulating thousands of likes and retweets within three days. However, they're circulating out of context.
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The images are real and depict a Ukrainian military plane that tore off a road sign. But the incident happened as the pilot was landing during a military exercise in 2020, two years before Russia invaded Ukraine. Independent fact-checking organizations have debunked the claim.
USA TODAY reached out to the Facebook user who shared the image for comment.
Image depicts 2020 incident
The chyron depicted in the first picture is from Ukrainian news channel TCH.
On Aug. 27, 2020, the network posted a broadcast on YouTube about a Ukrainian fighter jet hitting a road sign as it landed. The broadcast features the same image seen on social media.
The international Kyiv-Chop highway, which connects Ukraine and Hungary, had been converted into a temporary airfield for combat aircraft, according to a Google translation of the video description.
The second image featured in the posts was posted on Facebook on Aug. 28, 2020, by journalist Dylan Malyasov of Defence Blog, a website that shares international military news. Malyasov also shared videos of the aircraft landing on the highway.
USA TODAY reached out to Malyasov for further comment.
Reporting on the event, Ukrainian broadcaster Kanal 5 wrote that 12 aircraft took part in the military exercises in the region of Rivne, according to a Google translation of the article. The exercises were aimed at training pilots "in the event of a large-scale enemy invasion," according to the translated article.
Fact check: Video shows graves from 2021, not new graves for Russian soldiers
U.S.-based outlets also reported on the incident. Business Insider noted road signs and lamp posts were removed from the area around the temporary airfield in the days leading up to the exercises.
Our rating: False
Based on our research, we rate FALSE the claim that a Ukrainian plane tore off a road sign while flying low to avoid Russian radar. The image was taken in August 2020 as a Ukrainian jet tore off a road sign upon landing on a highway during a military training exercise. The image is unrelated to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Our fact-check sources:
- USA TODAY, March 31, Russia pulling back to resupply, US says; expect 'event more suffering' in Ukraine, NATO chief warns: Live updates
- TCH, accessed March 31, TCH homepage
- TCH, Aug. 28, 2020, Ділянка міжнародної траси перетворилася на тимчасове летовище для бойової авіації
- Google Translate, March 31, Translation
- Dylan Malyasov, Aug. 28, 2020, Facebook post
- Dylan Malyasov, accessed March 31, Twitter profile
- Defence Blog, accessed March 31, About Us
- Channel 5, Aug. 27, 2020, The military conducted training in the Rivne region: The planes landed just on the route Kyiv-Chop - Impressive videos
- Business Insider, Aug. 31, 2020, Here's what it looked like when a Ukrainian fighter jet smacked into a road sign while landing on a highway
- Task and Purpose, Aug. 28, 2020, Watch a Ukrainian fighter jet nail a road sign during a rough landing outside Kiev
- Reuters, March 30, Fact Check - Images of road sign stuck on Ukrainian jet predate Russian invasion
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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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TYRE Sampson's father has shared the chilling way he learned about his son's death, as the family who put the boy on the fatal ride breaks their silence.
Yarnell Sampson said his son's death feels like a nightmare.
Sampson, speaking to WESH 2, called his son "charismatic."
"I wish I was there to tell him I love him. That I’m sorry. For him to lose his life. So young, and I wish it was me," Yarnell Sampson said.
"I want to know what happened to my son. I want to know why my son is in a white bag, having to get shipped back home. He walked there.
"Why he can’t walk back? I want answers from everybody. Who all was involved in that?"
Yarnell told WESH 2 he learned of his son's death by viewing the video of the incident at ICON Park, in which Tyre can be seen slipping out of a ride and falling to the ground.
"It felt like somebody hit me so hard in my stomach. I just lost, I lost, lost wind.
"And the pain behind it could never be taken away, and sorry's not gonna take it back and no monies, no nothing in the world to replace the young man.
"And it's just sad, a young man's bright future was taken away from him over a ride, an amusement park," Yarnell Sampson said.
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Meanwhile, the family that took Tyre to ICON Park on that fateful night has spoken out for the first time since the incident.
Speaking to FOX5 New York, family friend Dior Moore described Tyre as being "like a brother."
"Even though it wasn’t my brother, it still feels that way. I still experienced it that way. That experience, that’s never going to go away. You know what I’m saying? It’s so heartbreaking,"
Dior's brother was sitting next to Tyre on the ride.
The girl's mother, Kelly Ross, was on Facetime with Dior when the incident occurred.
From her angle, Kelly says it didn't seem as though Tyre was unable to fit into the ride's seat.
"The operators didn’t say that ‘no, we think this is going to be a problem.’ They didn’t question anything. He tapped on it, and I thought that it was okay," she told FOX5.
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Kelly told the outlet she feels guilty over bringing Tyre on the trip and has a message to share with other parents.
"Check, be safe, feel okay and comfortable with the situation."
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Which Josie Maran products are best?
Josie Maran, the eponymous brand founded by the model and entrepreneur, made its name by formulating rich, nourishing products that look great on the skin and add moisture and a youthful glow. With a full range of options, from body butters to eye creams and cosmetics, it’s hard to choose just one. But if you’re looking for a popular all-purpose product that lets you sample this bestselling line, the Josie Maran The Glow Duo Kit is the top choice.
What to know before you buy a Josie Maran product
Face vs. body
Josie Maran has a great array of products for face and body, each formulated to be effective but gentle. If you’re looking to refine the skin on your face to prepare it for makeup application, or if you wear cosmetics every day, lean into their face oils and butters. If you’re finding the skin on your body consistently ashy or flaky, choose a body product instead.
Your skin’s needs
Josie Maran tends to include rich, hydrating oils in their formulations, including argan oil, the cornerstone of many of their products. If you have oily or acne-prone skin, lean into their lighter products made for oily skin.
Travel size vs. full size
If you’re just getting started learning about this cult favorite skin care line, you can test out the products for less with their travel-sized offerings. Bonus: They fit in your makeup bag for when you need to take your skin care on the go.
What to look for in a quality Josie Maran product
Hydration
One of Josie Maran’s key qualities is the rich moisturizing ingredients they infuse into their products. So if you’re dealing with dry or flaky skin, Josie Maran has a lot of terrific options that go on thick but absorb fully, like their signature argan oil.
SPF
We all know we should wear SPF daily to protect our skin, but so often these formulas have a chemical smell and feel too heavy on the face. Not Josie Maran’s — all products with SPF are light, clean and easy to layer on under makeup, making them a great choice when you want to get serious about your sun protection.
Gentle exfoliation
Exfoliating doesn’t have to be harsh and tough on the skin, as demonstrated by the variety of Josie Maran products that offer gentle skin rejuvenation for glowing, healthy-looking skin. Try their retinol or enzyme products for a mild clean.
How much you can expect to spend on a Josie Maran product
Josie Maran products range from as low as $17 to upward of $50 for kits and larger sizes.
Josie Maran products FAQ
Are Josie Maran products cruelty-free?
A. Per the brand’s website, their products are cruelty-free, phthalate-free, formaldehyde-free and don’t contain synthetic fragrances, mineral oil or gluten.
What’s the best way to apply Josie Maran moisturizing products?
A. First, get your skin clean and well-exfoliated. Then, while skin is still damp, apply your preferred Josie Maran moisturizer. The reason it’s preferable to apply moisturizers on damp skin is that the product can seal in the natural moisture already present in the skin, leading to a healthy, natural feel.
Do Josie Maran products expire?
A. Because Josie Maran products are made with natural ingredients and a minimum of preservatives, you’ll want to replace them every 12 to 18 months to ensure their freshness.
What’s the best Josie Maran product to buy?
Top Josie Maran product
What you need to know: This combination of the brand’s favorites, including their Whipped Argan Oil Face Butter, Bright Skin Vitamin C Serum, and signature 100% Pure Argan Oil, offers brightening and soothing for most skin types.
What you’ll love: If you’ve got any dullness, dryness, or even dark spots, this combo smooths out your skin and evens out tone while giving you a healthy glow. The company suggests using the vitamin C serum first, allowing it to absorb fully before applying the face butter and then the argan oil.
What you should consider: The three-step process can seem lengthy to some. If you don’t deal with dark spots, or want an on-the-go routine, opt for just the face butter on most days, with the full application on weekends when you have extra time to let products absorb.
Where to buy: Sold by Sephora
Top Josie Maran product for the money
Josie Maran Mini 100% Pure Argan Oil Light
What you need to know: Get started with the benefits of argan oil with this light formulation that soaks in even faster than the original.
What you’ll love: This oil absorbs into skin with the speed of a light cream and leaves your face feeling hydrated and glowing. Ideal for even oilier and sensitive skin types, as well as those prone to breakouts, it’s formulated to provide all the benefits of regular argan oil while absorbing quickly into a matte base.
What you should consider: This is a mini size, and if you’re an avid user, you’ll need to restock quickly.
Where to buy: Sold by Sephora
Worth checking out
What you need to know: Josie Maran’s roots as a skincare company show even in their cosmetics, as this moisture-rich color stick demonstrates. It goes on smooth and creamy and feels great on your skin.
What you’ll love: Versatile and sunny, this color brightens up most complexions. Use it on cheeks or lips to bring a touch of summer to your look any time of the year. The creamy stick blends easily and goes on sheer for a dash of color that’s not overpowering.
What you should consider: If you’re sensitive to smells, you should know this has a distinct menthol aroma, which can feel especially strong if you apply it on lips.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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There’s good news for Pasco County residents hoping to get in shape but short on time to fit in workouts.
Planet Fitness, a 24-hour gym, has opened two new locations in Wesley Chapel at 6117 Wesley Grove Blvd., in The Grove at Wesley Chapel shopping center, and Bayonet Point, 2225 U.S. Highway 19 in the Point Plaza shopping center.
“What we hear most is that we’re a very welcoming gym and offer a family environment,” said Justin White, Planet Fitness certified training manager. “A statistic I found interesting is about 80% of the country doesn’t have a gym membership, and we want to be able to change that by providing an affordable and welcoming environment.”
The gym offers two types of membership: the classic, which gets you access to equipment and trainers for $10 per month; the black card includes more features at $22.99 per month, such as access to the spa, allows you to bring a guest for free, use of any Planet Fitness gym at no extra cost, and discounts on drinks and merchandise.
The spa alone is worth joining for a Black Card, White said. The spa features a tanning bed, HydroMassage, deep tissue massage chairs, and red light therapy – which helps tone muscles.
The new gyms are updated with the latest models of exercise equipment. If you’re not sure how to use one of the machines, a trainer can help explain or you can scan a QR code to learn its use.
For those weary about visiting a gym during peak hours, the Planet Fitness app can tell you through its crowd meter how busy the gym you’re visiting may be on any given day, as well as a history of crowds within the past week.
“We offer free unlimited fitness training in our memberships, it’s one of the things we pride ourselves on,” White said.
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WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – For some people, overdraft fees are a frustrating inconvenience. For others, they pose crippling costs. Some lawmakers now want to change how they’re charged altogether.
Rep. Carolyn Maloney introduced legislation called the “Overdraft Protection Act.” The bill includes provisions to cap the amount and number of fees a bank can charge.
“My bill tries to cut down on these unfair and deceptive practices,” the New York Democrat said.
Advocates like Elyse Crawford-Hicks with Americans for Financial Reform say overdraft fees hit low-income families and people of color the hardest.
“Overdraft fees are paid the most by people who can least afford them,” Crawford-Hicks said.
Others say over-drafting is a useful service because it can function like a short-term loan. Paul Kundert is the CEO of UW Credit Union, which recently reduced their overdraft fees and put more limits on how they charge them.
“When prices are fair, we believe consumers do benefit from access to the credit provided by overdraft fees,” Kundert said.
Recently, major banks like Wells Fargo, Citigroup and Bank of America have made changes themselves, by reducing their overdraft fees or eliminating them altogether.
Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, says that demonstrates the legislation is unnecessary.
“The market is naturally, naturally taking care of the issue without government intervention. And we do not need more rules from Washington,” Williams said.
Because banks make billions of dollars in revenue from overdraft fees, George Mason University Foundation Professor of Law Todd Zywicki argues the proposed changes would cost consumers.
“We’ll see higher bank fees, we’ll see higher minimum monthly deposits as basically insurance against over-drafting and we will see a loss of access to free checking,” Zywicki said.
Lawmakers like Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., are promising to continue pushing for the reforms.
“How can we perform such an abusive and predatory practice that punishes people simply for being poor?” Pressley said. | https://www.kxnet.com/news/washington-dc/bill-seeks-to-put-cap-on-overdraft-fees/ | 2022-04-01T01:16:09Z |
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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The current account- sum of India’s exports and imports of goods and services- ended in a deficit of deficit at $ 23.0 billion (2.7 per cent of GDP) touched a nine- year high since the current account deficit (CAD) touched $31 billion in during the December quarter of 2012 according to the preliminary numbers released by the Reserve Bank of India. At the current levels and highest since the taper tantrums of 2013.
The CAD was less than half the latest levels at $ 9.9 billion or 1.3 per cent of GDP in Q2’2021-22 and is even higher than the deficit of $ 2.2 billion 0.3 per cent of GDP in the same period a year ago. “The widening of CAD in Q3’21-22 was mainly on account of higher trade deficit” RBI said in a release.
Trade deficit widened to $60.4bn from $44.4bn in Q3 21, as imports rose sharply amid normalisation of activity and rising commodity prices. Though exports also rose, it did not keep pace with import bill which surged due to improving growth and higher global prices.
The primary macro variable set to deteriorate given the Russia-Ukraine conflict is the current account deficit, which we now expect exceed $100bn in FY22-23, according to Barclays Capital. “ The external balance, which had been a major factor of support for India for the past two years, has seen its vulnerability to higher oil prices decline over the years, but the simultaneous rise in prices of coal, natural gas, edible oils, and gold will weigh on the trade deficit” said Rahul Bajoria, chief India economist at Barclay’s Capital.
Remittances by Indians employed overseas, amounted to $ 23.4 billion, an increase of 13.1 per cent from their level a year ago. Software services was the major saviour with net inflows of $28 billion during the quarter compared to $23 billion in the same period a year ago.
In the capital account , foreign portfolio investment recorded net outflow of $ 5.8 billion as against an inflow of $ 21.2 billion in Q3’20-21. Non-resident deposits recorded net inflow of $ 1.3 billion as compared with $ 3.0 billion in Q3’20-21. net foreign direct investment recorded an inflow of $ 5.1 billion, lower than $ 17.4 billion a year ago. The capital account ended in a lower surplus of $23.2 billion compared to a surplus of $ 35.5 billion in the same period a year ago.
Overall the balance of payments ended in a modest surplus of $465 million compared to a surplus of $32.5 billion in the same period a year ago.
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The Hawks named Trae Young the Jason Collier Memorial Trophy winner for the 2021-22 season, recognizing him for community service throughout the year.
The award is given annually to the “Hawks player who most closely exemplifies the characteristics of a community ambassador displayed by Collier, the late Atlanta center who passed away in 2005,” per the team. Young received the trophy in a short ceremony before the Hawks’ game vs. the Cavaliers Thursday at State Farm Arena, becoming the 15th player to receive the award.
The past year, Young has been involved in raising mental health awareness, participating in a campaign with the Hawks and ‘Silence the Shame’, a nonprofit for education and awareness around mental health.
Around the city, he donated 500 Thanksgiving meals for underserved men to Atlanta Mission in November, and in December, he donated $10,000 to the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District’s holiday coat drive. Back home in Norman, Oklahoma, through the Trae Young Family Foundation (which aims to continue education for mental health problems, with a focus on cyber and social media bullying), Young opened The Young Family Athletic Center in July of 2021. The foundation also provides scholarship opportunities to make sure local kids receive equipment to participate in sports, regardless of financial background.
Here are some of the past recipients of the Jason Collier Memorial Trophy: Josh Childress (2005-06 and 2006-07), Marvin Williams (2007-08 and 2010-11), Al Horford (2008-09), Josh Smith (2009-10), Zaza Pachulia (2011-12), Devin Harris (2012-13), Kyle Korver (2013-14), DeMarre Carroll (2014-15), Mike Muscala (2015-16), Paul Millsap (2016-17), Malcolm Delaney (2017-18), Kent Bazemore (2018-19), John Collins (2019-2020), Cam Reddish (2020-21).
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