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US astronaut ends record-long spaceflight in Russian capsule
Wednesday, March 30, 2022A NASA astronaut caught a Russian ride back to Earth on Wednesday after a United States (US) record 355 days at the International Space Station, returning with two cosmonauts to a world torn apart by war.
Mark Vande Hei landed in a Soyuz capsule in Kazakhstan alongside the Russian Space Agency's Pyotr Dubrov, who also spent the past year in space, and Anton Shkaplerov. Wind blew the capsule onto its side following touchdown, and the trio emerged into the late afternoon sun one by one.
Vande Hei, the last one out, grinned and waved as he was carried to a reclining chair out in the open Kazakh steppes.
“Beautiful out here,” said Vande Hei, putting on a face mask and ball-cap.
Despite escalating tensions between the U.S. and Russia over Vladimir Putin's war with Ukraine, Vande Hei's return followed customary procedures. A small NASA team of doctors and other staff was on hand for the touchdown and planned to return immediately to Houston with the 55-year-old astronaut.
Even before Russia's February 24 invasion of Ukraine, Vande Hei said he was avoiding the subject with his two Russian crewmates. Despite getting along “fantastically ... I'm not sure we really want to go there,” he said.
It was the first taste of gravity for Vande Hei and Dubrov since their Soyuz launch on April 9 last year. Shkaplerov joined them at the orbiting lab in October, escorting a Russian film crew up for a brief stay. To accommodate that visit, Vande Hei and Dubrov doubled the length of their stay.
Before departing the space station, Shkaplerov embraced his fellow astronauts as “my space brothers and space sister.”
“People have problem on Earth. On orbit ... we are one crew,” Shkaplerov said in a live NASA TV broadcast Tuesday. The space station is a symbol of “friendship and cooperation and ... future of exploration of space.”
The war tensions bubbled over in other areas of space with the suspension of European satellite launches on Russian rockets and the Europe-Russia Mars rover stuck on Earth for another two years.
Vande Hei surpassed NASA's previous record for the longest single spaceflight by 15 days. Dubrov moved into Russia's top five, well short of the 437-day, 17-hour marathon by a cosmonaut-physician aboard the 1990s Mir space station that remains the world record.
“Broken records mean we're making progress,” said NASA's previous space endurance champ, retired astronaut Scott Kelly, whose 340-day mission ended in 2016.
Like Kelly, Vande Hei underwent medical testing during his long stay to further NASA's quest to get astronauts back to the moon and on to Mars. He said daily meditation helped him cope during the mission, twice as long as his first station stint four years earlier.
“I've had an indoor job 24-7 for almost a year so I am looking forward to being outside no matter what kind of weather,” Vande Hei said in a recent series of NASA videos. As for food, he's looking forward to making a cup of coffee for himself and wife Julie, and digging into guacamole and chips.
Remaining on board: Three Russians who arrived two weeks ago and three Americans and one German, who have been aboard since November. Their replacements are due in three weeks via SpaceX. Next week, SpaceX will fly three rich businessmen and their ex-astronaut escort to the station for a weeklong visit arranged by the private Axiom Space.
Elon Musk's SpaceX began transporting NASA astronauts to the station in 2020, nine years after the shuttle program ended. During that gap, Russia offered the lone taxi service, with NASA shelling out tens of millions of dollars per Soyuz seat. Vande Hei's ride was part of a barter exchange with Houston-based Axiom.
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SCAPPOOSE, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say a man was shot and killed Thursday by two police officers in Scappoose, Oregon.
Columbia County officials confirmed the officer-involved shooting on social media. In a tweet, officials said that “no officers were injured and the incident is currently under investigation.”
A witness told KOIN-TV that he was dropping his wife off at work when he saw a man show up to the towing facility next door. The witness, Erik Tyler, said the man appeared angry and a fight escalated between the man and employees until the workers told him they would call the police.
Police arrived and Tyler said he heard them yell at the man to drop his weapon and the man didn’t comply.
Detective Shannon Wilde with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, which has taken over the investigation, told reporters police responded to the “disturbance” at Grumpy’s Towing just before 10 a.m. During the incident, Wilde said both a sheriff's deputy and an Oregon State Police trooper fired their weapons, killing the man.
Wilde did not identify the deceased man or specify whether he was armed at the time but said he was wanted for an unrelated “violent felony.”
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Which Maytag top-load washer is best?
Everyone needs to wash their clothes and no one likes doing it by hand. Maytag top-load washers have all the features you want and need, and its prices are difficult to beat. And the best Maytag top-load washer is the Maytag 5.3-Cubic-Foot Smart-Capable Top-Load Washing Machine. It has plenty of space for handling large loads, and it’s Energy Star certified.
What to know before you buy a Maytag top-load washer
Pros and cons of a Maytag top-load washer
Maytag top-load washers have several pros and cons.
- Pros: Top-load washers are more affordable than front-loaders, and Maytag is an affordable mid-range brand. They are easier to load and unload and tend to have larger capacities and quicker cycles than front-loaders. They also have a lower leak risk.
- Cons: Top-load washers tend to make more noise as the wash basket knocks against the walls. They use more energy and water than front-loaders, even if they’re high-efficiency. They can’t be stacked, either, which may leave you with too little space in your laundry room.
Size and capacity
Maytag top-load washers have an external size and an internal capacity. The two rarely directly correlate.
- Size determines how much space your washer will take up. As top-loaders can’t be stacked, size is of greater importance with them than with a front-loader. You need to leave room for your dryer, after all.
- Capacity determines how many clothes can be washed at once and is given in cubic feet. Small households can comfortably get by with less than 4 cubic feet while large households will likely need 5 cubic feet or more.
High efficiency
High-efficiency Maytag top-load washers use less energy and water but clean just as effectively. They usually have larger capacities, but you can still find small-capacity models. The only downside is the need to use specialized HE detergent. Using non-HE detergent will break your HE washer.
Impeller vs. agitator mixers
Maytag top-load washers use either impeller or agitator mixers.
- Impeller mixers use a no-post disk that rotates, causing clothes to gently rub against each other to scrub out stains. There’s no risk of tearing but the clothes may not get as clean.
- Agitator mixers use a center post with fins that twists back and forth, forcing clothes to sharply rub against each other to scrub out stains. Clothes tend to get cleaner but there’s a risk of damage.
What to look for in a quality Maytag top-load washer
Cycle options
Most Maytag top-load washers have multiple cycle options outside of the standards such as delicate and large load. Some of the more common cycles include deep-water rinse, extra power and a customizable cycle that can be saved.
Energy Star certification
When a Maytag top-load washer is listed as Energy Star certified, it has been independently examined and observed to meet the minimum requirements for energy efficiency. This means it will have less impact on the environment and your bank account. It’s important to point out “minimum” here, as you’ll need an Energy Star-certified high-efficiency washer for maximum efficiency.
How much you can expect to spend on a Maytag top-load washer
Maytag is an excellent mid-range brand and its prices reflect that. Its best and biggest options rarely exceed $1,000 with most washers costing $800-$1,000. Its cheapest cost around $600.
Maytag top-load washer FAQ
How do I fix a Maytag top-load washer that isn’t draining?
A. There are two likely causes. The first is simply that you overfilled your washing machine. However, if that isn’t the case, the issue is likely with your plumbing — most probably some kind of clog in the line. You’ll need to hire a plumber.
What kind of Maytag top-load washer is quietest?
A. No washing machine will ever be quiet, but there are a few aspects you can prioritize that lead to quieter operation. Look for high-efficiency washers and those with impeller mixers. Also, consider placing your Maytag washer as far from common spaces as possible.
What’s the best Maytag top-load washer to buy?
Top Maytag top-load washer
Maytag 5.3-Cubic-Foot Smart-Capable Top-Load Washing Machine
What you need to know: This has plenty of space for big households.
What you’ll love: It comes in white or silver finishes with impeller or agitator mixers. It offers multiple cycle types — including quick wash and a custom cycle — and has an extra power button to fight the toughest stains. The glass lid lets you check on your clothes without disturbing the wash cycle.
What you should consider: Some consumers had issues with imbalanced washers, while others had troubles with washers that didn’t register the door as closed — and thus wouldn’t clean.
Where to buy: Sold by Home Depot
Top Maytag top-load washer for the money
Maytag 3.8-Cubic-Foot High-Efficiency Top-Load Washing Machine
What you need to know: This is perfect for the space- and energy-conscious.
What you’ll love: The 3.8-cubic-foot capacity is perfectly sized to a full laundry basket and the special wash cycles — including quick wash, power wash and deep-water wash — provide a deep and effective clean. It has a 10-year limited parts warranty that covers the motor and wash basket.
What you should consider: The small capacity isn’t enough for households larger than two. Some consumers were unhappy with the amount of noise generated by most cycles.
Where to buy: Sold by Home Depot
Worth checking out
Maytag 4.7-Cubic-Foot Smart-Capable Top-Load Washing Machine
What you need to know: It’s a heavy-duty washer with an “extra power” button that boosts stain-fighting ability by varying wash temperatures during a single cycle.
What you’ll love: Connecting to the Maytag app lets you start and stop any cycle, troubleshoot any problems and get notifications as soon as a cycle ends. Cycle memory lets you store the details of a custom cycle to save time in the future.
What you should consider: Some consumers were unhappy with the noise levels. Others had issues with the agitator snaring and tearing delicates.
Where to buy: Sold by Home Depot
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Overnight Health Care — Presented by Alexion — Pfizer effectiveness drops in younger kids
Welcome to Monday’s Overnight Health Care, where we’re following the latest moves on policy and news affecting your health. Subscribe here: thehill.com/newsletter-signup
Since the season finale of Euphoria was last night, send us your hot takes if you have them. One of our health care writers didn’t care for the five-minute acoustic performance in the middle.
The picture for vaccines for kids was muddied further by a new study.
For The Hill, we’re Peter Sullivan (psullivan@thehill.com), Nathaniel Weixel (nweixel@thehill.com), and Joseph Choi (jchoi@thehill.com). Write to us with tips and feedback, and follow us on Twitter: @PeterSullivan4 @NateWeixel and @JosefChoi.
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Pfizer significantly less effective in kids 5-11
The study from researchers at the New York State Department of Health found that vaccine effectiveness against COVID-19 infection among children 5 to 11 declined from 68 percent to just 12 percent over the period of Dec. 13 to Jan. 30.
Effectiveness was higher for those aged 12 to 17, declining from 66 percent to 51 percent over the same period.
Possible reason: Children under 12 receive a dose that is one-third the size given to those 12 and up, which could explain the drop in effectiveness.
The study notes that effectiveness for children aged 5 to 11 was better against severe disease and that vaccination is still recommended.
The vaccine’s effectiveness against hospitalization among children 5 to 11 declined from 100 percent to 48 percent, compared with 85 percent to 73 percent for older children.
Big picture: The results highlight the challenges that vaccines for children have faced. Pfizer earlier this month delayed the timeline for its vaccine for children under 5, saying more time was needed to test a third dose.
The dose being tested in children under 5 is even smaller.
Three states ending school mask mandate
California, Washington and Oregon will end their school mask mandates after March 11, the states’ three governors jointly announced on Monday.
The announcement from three Democratic governors adds to a flurry of moves to lift mask mandates in schools and other mandates that remained for the broader public.
“We’ve continued to monitor data from our state Department of Health, and have determined we are able to adjust the timing of our statewide mask requirement,” Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D) said in a statement.
“While this represents another step forward for Washingtonians, we must still be mindful that many within our communities remain vulnerable. Many businesses and families will continue choosing to wear masks, because we’ve learned how effective they are at keeping one another safe.”
The moves come after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday issued long-awaited guidance saying that masks were no longer recommended for about 70 percent of the country where the COVID-19 risk is relatively low, including in schools.
Republicans in particular have attacked school mask mandates, and the issue has been increasingly controversial.
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WHITE HOUSE ENDS MASK MANDATE FOR VACCINATED
The White House is ending a mask requirement for employees who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, a White House spokesman confirmed to The Hill.
NBC News first reported Monday that the White House would end its mask requirement for fully-vaccinated employees beginning Tuesday.
The decision came three days after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) significantly eased its recommendations for mask use. Under the new guidelines, over 70 percent of Americans are in an area of “low” or “medium” risk for COVID-19 transmission and do not need to wear masks. This includes Washington, D.C., where an indoor mask mandate expires on Tuesday.
Prior to the announcement, the Biden administration had been under pressure from governors and some in the public health community to release updated mask guidance, as coronavirus cases fell and the omicron wave subsided.
A number of governors, both Republican and Democratic, have moved to end mask mandates for businesses or other gathering spaces, like schools, in recent weeks as COVID-19 cases have declined.
BIOTECH FIRMS ALLEGE MODERNA HIJACKED TECHNOLOGY
Two biotech companies filed a lawsuit against Moderna on Monday, alleging that the vaccine manufacturer had infringed on patented technology when it developed its COVID-19 vaccine.
Arbutus Biopharma and Genevant Sciences allege in their civil lawsuit that Moderna was able to quickly develop a coronavirus vaccine thanks to “breakthrough technology Arbutus had already created and patented,” namely the lipid nanoparticle delivery system that is used in the shot.
Genevant is spearheaded by former Arbutus scientists. The Switzerland-based company licenses lipid nanoparticle platform intellectual property from Arbutus.
“Moderna was well aware of Arbutus’s LNP patents and licensed them for other product programs, but it chose not to do so for its COVID-19 vaccine. Instead, it attempted to invalidate several of the patents before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and when those efforts largely failed, Moderna simply used the patented technology without paying for it or even asking for a license,” the complaint read.
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Officials announce nursing home reform efforts
The Biden administration on Monday announced a round of new measures for nursing homes aimed at ensuring adequate care for seniors.
Citing how the pandemic “highlighted the tragic impact of substandard conditions at nursing homes,” the White House announced it would be issuing new requirements through the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) to improve the “quality and safety” of nursing homes.
Through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the administration will be proposing new minimum standards of care to be unveiled within the next year following a study to determine the level of care and staffing that is needed.
What’s included: These new measures include reducing resident room crowding and reinforcing safeguards against unnecessary medications and treatments.
Along with these new measures, the administration will also be enhancing the government’s abilities to inspect nursing homes and issue penalties against those that are found to be unsafe. President Biden called for limits on financial penalties against poor-performing facilities to be raised from $21,000 to $1,000,000.
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- Pandemic fears are fading along with omicron: AP-NORC poll (AP)
- Oxygen stocks running dangerously low in Ukraine (BBC)
- Disabled and immunocompromised people fear lifting mask mandates will leave them behind (NBC)
STATE BY STATE
- New York state school mask mandate will end Wednesday (CBS)
- EMS calls for self-harm in South Carolina were up 40 percent in the past year (WCIV)
- Oregon to Lift Indoor Mask Mandate on March 12 (Portland Mercury)
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- Our next vaccine must stomp out variants to end COVID pandemics once and for all
- Climate and COVID — a powerful intersection that needs more attention
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Oscars producer says police offered to arrest Will Smith
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oscars producer Will Packer said Los Angeles police were ready to arrest Will Smith after Smith slapped Chris Rock on the Academy Awards stage.
“They were saying, you know, this is battery, was a word they used in that moment,” Packer said in a clip released by ABC News Thursday night of an interview he gave to “Good Morning America.” “They said we will go get him. We are prepared. We’re prepared to get him right now. You can press charges, we can arrest him. They were laying out the options.”
But Packer said Rock was “very dismissive” of the idea.
“He was like, ‘No, no, no, I’m fine,” Packer said. “And even to the point where I said, ‘Rock, let them finish.’ The LAPD officers finished laying out what his options were and they said, ‘Would you like us to take any action?’ And he said no.”
The LAPD said in a statement after Sunday night’s ceremony that they were aware of the incident, and that Rock had declined to file a police report. The department declined comment Thursday on Packer’s interview, a longer version of which will air on Friday morning.
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences met Wednesday to initiate disciplinary proceedings against Smith for violations against the group’s standards of conduct. Smith could be suspended, expelled or otherwise sanctioned.
The academy said in a statement that “Mr. Smith’s actions at the 94th Oscars were a deeply shocking, traumatic event to witness in-person and on television.”
Without giving specifics, the academy said Smith was asked to leave the ceremony at the Dolby Theatre, but refused to do so.
Smith strode from his front row seat on to the stage and slapped Rock after a joke Rock made about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, when he was on stage to present the Oscar for best documentary.
On Monday, Smith issued an apology to Rock, the academy and to viewers, saying “I was out of line and I was wrong.”
The academy said Smith has the opportunity to defend himself in a written response before the board meets again on April 18.
Rock publicly addressed the incident for the first time, but only briefly, at the beginning of a standup show Wednesday night in Boston, where he was greeted by a thunderous standing ovation. He said “I’m still kind of processing what happened.”
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Six things to do on the Border this weekend, April 2-3, 2022
LISTEN UP
The Rubens are back on the Border after last performing in Albury in June. Since a productive 2021 releasing their fourth album 0202 and AMP and ARIA award nominations, the band has treated fans to a new single Waste A Day. With its slick, breezy melody and signature lyrical-swirls, Waste A Day is a fresh take for The Rubens that still sits well alongside favourites Live In Life and Masterpiece. The Rubens will spend most of this year on tour, celebrating their new music and the 10-year-anniversary of their self-titled debut album.
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Repair Cafe Albury Wodonga, Wodonga Senior Citizens Centre, Wodonga, Saturday, April 2, 10am to 1pm
Repair Cafe Albury Wodonga can help people fix furniture, woodwork, clothing, textiles, jewellery and battery-operated devices. As always, tool sharpening is available. Repair Cafe is a community-run initiative on the first Saturday of the month. The group still needs new repairers, particularly for bikes and leather work. Complimentary morning tea. Details: ecoportal.net.au.
DRIVE UP
Monster Trucks and Thrillmasters Extreme, Albury Showgrounds, Saturday, April 2, 6pm
Monster Trucks, FMX, Jet Truck with Fire and Laser Spectacular are coming to town. Enjoy all of the action in style in the Gold Section (chair provided in a sectioned area) or take your own chair with a general admission ticket. Show offers a fireworks with laser and light spectacular. Gates open at 4pm with the main program running from 6pm. Food vans will operate but patrons can pack a picnic (no glass allowed).
HOP UP
Craft beer and indie folk beats team up at Beechworth's High Country Hop. Founded by Bridge Road Brewers in 2015, the festival is now a mainstay of the High Country calendar, mashing together like-minded producers, beer-lovers and music fans.
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On The Border Community Market, Junction Square, Wodonga, Sunday, April 3, 9am to 1pm
Cuddle a bunny or two at the Easter On the Border Community Market. Hay Ho Animal Nursery will bring a range of baby animals for folk to pet and cuddle! This boutique market showcases some of our best small makers too.
STUDY UP
Talk on Dedicated to the Dedicated: Whitlam, the Arts, and Democracy, Albury LibraryMuseum, Saturday, April 2, 1pm to 2pm
Join Interim Director of The Whitlam Institute Eric Sidoti for a talk on Gough Whitlam's contribution to the arts and higher education. Bookings: alburycity.nsw.gov.au/whats-on/libraries/talk-with-eric-sidoti
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RCMP release sketch of North Vancouver sex assault suspect
In an effort to help their investigation into the sexual assault of girl on a North Vancouver trail last month, Mounties released a composite sketch of the suspect Thursday.
On Feb. 11, around 5:30 p.m., a “female youth” was walking in Trillium Park in the Seymour Heights neighbourhood when a man “approached her and groped her,” according to the North Vancouver RCMP. The girl was able to fight the man off and run away.
The suspect is described a white man in his 40s with greying hair and brown eyes. He is approximately 5'8" tall and has a slim build, police said, adding that he was wearing blue jeans, a black baseball cap, a dark blue track jacket and a blue face mask. He was with a small, white dog that was off-leash
Anyone who recognizes the man is asked to call the North Vancouver RCMP at 604-985-1311.
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Russians leave Chornobyl as fighting rages elsewhere
Russian troops handed control of the Chornobyl nuclear power plant back to the Ukrainians and began leaving the heavily contaminated site more than a month after taking it over, authorities said Thursday, as fighting raged on the outskirts of Kyiv and other fronts.
Putin targets enemies at home as his missiles strike Ukraine
Long before Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine and the mass detentions of Russian peace protesters, the Kremlin was already stifling dissent with choking bureaucracy. Throughout 2021, the Kremlin tightened the screws on its opponents – including supporters of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny – using a combination of arrests, internet censorship and blacklists.
Ontario has 'eliminated all our defences' against COVID subvariant: epidemiologist
An infectious disease expert says 'there's no doubt' a sixth wave of COVID-19 is sweeping across Ontario, and it's being driven by the highly transmissible BA.2 subvariant at the same time restrictions have been lifted across the province.
NACI guidance on fourth dose of COVID vaccine expected soon: PHAC
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'Obvious attempt to create chaos,' Charest campaign says of fake donation pledges
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First Nations say Pope Francis meeting the beginning of a 'new partnership'
Assembly of First Nations delegation lead Chief Gerald Antoine says he believes a meeting held with Pope Francis at the Vatican will be the beginning of a 'new partnership' between Indigenous groups and the Catholic Church in working towards reconciliation.
With federal alcohol tax set to increase, MPs advance bills to rein it in
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Dyson headphones' April Fools? Company says they're real
Dyson, the company famous for its bagless vacuum cleaners and pricey hair dryers, has revealed its first set of noise-cancelling headphones that come paired with a unique feature, air purifiers.
Sweet justice: Ringleader of Canada's notorious maple syrup heist must pay more than $9M in fines, top court rules
The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld a $9 million fine for the thief in a 2012 maple syrup heist. | https://bc.ctvnews.ca/rcmp-release-sketch-of-north-vancouver-sex-assault-suspect-1.5843535 | 2022-04-01T01:17:14Z |
Briana DeJesus had her day in court against her nemesis Kail Lowry this week and her attorney issued a statement afterward.
As Monsters & Critics previously reported, Kail sued Briana for defamation of character last summer amid their years-long feud.
Following the court appearance, Briana’s attorney, Marc Randazza, shared a statement about the proceedings.
Briana DeJesus’ attorney issues statement after court appearance with Kail Lowry
“When they asked Conan the Barbarian ‘what is best in life,’ he should have said, ‘To have a thoughtful judge in a First Amendment case who stands up for civil liberties.’ That would sound awesome in Arnold’s Austrian accent,” Randazza told Celebuzz.
He continued, “Yesterday, I think we got what is best in life. A thoughtful judge that I am confident will come down on the side that relied on the First Amendment, and not on the side that relied on negativity and smears.”
Briana and her attorney, along with her BFF Shae Kogut, were seen smiling as they left the courtroom, seemingly a sign that things went well for the Teen Mom 2 star.
In a video shared by The Sun, Randazza can be heard telling Briana and Shae, “Alright, let’s go celebrate!”
When a reporter for The Sun asked Briana how she felt, she responded, “I’m okay. I feel good. Yeah.”
In one photo, Briana is seen high-fiving Randazza before leaving the courthouse.
Kail was not present in person for the hearing, which was held in Briana’s home state of Florida at the Osceola County Courthouse. Kail and her attorney were present for the hearing via Zoom.
Of course, Teen Mom 2 fans had plenty to say about the lawsuit after watching the video of Briana leaving the courthouse.
Teen Mom 2 fans weigh in on Briana DeJesus and Kail Lowry’s lawsuit
One Teen Mom 2 viewer commented on an Instagram post by @teenmomshaderoom_ about the case, “Good! Briana is definitely messy. However, [Kail] always gets down and dirty with her ‘enemy of the month’ THEN decides to take people to court when she can’t handle it anymore. It comes across as very bratty and entitled.”
Several felt money and time were being wasted on the lawsuit. “Imagine wasting money on this,” wrote one while another commented, “Wasting the courts time shameful.”
“I hope bri wins and rubs it right in her sheet starting Karen face!” commented another Teen Mom 2 viewer, clearly on Briana’s side.
One Teen Mom 2 viewer showed their allegiance to Kail in their comment which read, “Everybody is acting like Bri already won. It would be a surprise when its not 😂😂”
Aside from the lawsuit, Briana recently made a statement about Kail’s alleged “abuse” and affirmed that she won’t take it any longer.
Briana’s statement issued earlier this month read, “I refuse to be a victim of her abuse any longer though and will not stay silent.”
The feud between Kail and Briana is far from over, so stay tuned for updates as they become available.
Teen Mom 2 airs on Tuesday nights at 8/7c on MTV. | https://www.monstersandcritics.com/tv/reality-tv/teen-mom-2-briana-dejesus-has-court-date-with-kail-lowry-attorney-issues-updated-statement/ | 2022-04-01T01:17:14Z |
Avicanna Announces Filing of Annual Financial Statements for Year Ended December 31, 2021
$3.3M in revenue representing 108% Y-Y growth, significant growth in finished product sales
Total of 4 brands, 16 SKU’s and 35 “cannabis 2.0” listings across medical and retail channels in Canada
Expansion of international footprint with entrance into Avicanna’s 14th international market
TORONTO, March 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avicanna Inc. (“Avicanna” or the “Company “) (TSX: AVCN) (OTCQX: AVCNF) (FSE: 0NN), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of plant-derived cannabinoid-based products, is pleased announce the filing of its annual financial statements for the year ended December 31st, 2021 and provide a corporate update.
Aras Azadian, CEO stated, “2021 was the most progressive and successful year for our team which managed to accomplish numerous remarkable milestones while navigating unprecedented internal and external challenges. We have successfully commercialized and demonstrated the differentiated value of our proprietary products through four brands across both medical and retail channels in Canada and in parallel have established strategic footprints across several international markets.”
2021 corporate highlights
Total fiscal 2021 revenue of $3.3M representing growth of 108% from fiscal 2020 ($1.57M). Record quarterly revenue of approximately $1.2M in the fourth quarter of 2021, representing the fourth consecutive quarter-over-quarter increase of approximately 20%, minimum.
Revenue growth driven by sales of proprietary cannabinoid-based products sold across global sales channels. This includes 69,000 units sold in the fourth quarter of 2021, representing a 160% growth from the third quarter 2021. A total of 124,000 units was delivered in fiscal 2021 compared to 4,100 units delivered in fiscal 2020.
Launched a total of 16 “cannabis 2.0” proprietary product SKUs as of December 31, 2021, in Canada including RHO Phyto, Pura HW, Viola, and re+Play branded products. Expanded distribution channels through a total of 35 “cannabis 2.0” product listings across medical and adult-use channels in Canada, signifying an increase of 37% from the third quarter of 2021.
Expanded its partnership with the Medical Cannabis by Shoppers™ online portal with a total of 13 SKUs available to patients and the medical community including all four commercial brands as at December 31, 2021.
The launch of re+Play branded CBD topicals across medical and adult use channels in Canada. re+PLAY is a sports performance and recovery-focused brand founded by National Basketball Association (“NBA”) veteran Al Harrington with evidence-based CBD formulations developed in partnership with Avicanna.
Viola Brands Nationwide launch in Canada through medical channels in partnership with Medical Cannabis by Shoppers™ and across adult use channels in Ontario, New Brunswick, and Saskatchewan. Avicanna’s partnership with Viola brings the US equity-focused brand founded by NBA veteran, Al Harrington, to Canada for the first time.
The Company filed a patent on its advanced oral cannabinoid drug delivery system related to neurological disorders including a range of liquids, capsules, powders, and controlled release tablets utilizing proprietary self-emulsifying drug delivery systems (SEDDS) technology. The formulations offer enhanced stability, bioavailability and controlled release of cannabinoids including (CBD, THC, CBG, CBN and THCv) and are intended to be utilized in global medical and pharmaceutical products.
IP licensing and distribution partnership with established Argentinian pharmaceutical company. The partnership will focus on the licensing, supply and expected commercialization of the Company’s drug candidate Trunerox™ in Argentina in the second half of fiscal 2022.
Avicanna's subsidiary obtains Good Agricultural and Collection Practices ("GACP") Certification in Colombia, which will allow the Company’s Aureus-branded raw material include low cost and sustainable cannabis biomass and flower for sale and export to the global marketplace.
The opening of the Company’s 14th international market across four continents including the initial export and commercialization of its CBD skin care line Pura H&W™ in the United States and its medical cannabis brand RHO Phyto™ into the Caribbean region.
International expansion of Aureus branded products including the first commercial export of CBG, a rare cannabinoid, into the European Union and initial export of psychoactive cannabinoids into Chile. Additionally, the Company completed initial exports of its proprietary genetics with completed exports of feminized seeds into Argentina and Peru.
Other highlights subsequent to Q4 2021
2022 strategy and guidance release including the Company’s forecasted revenue of $9M from global operations, which is expected to be led by the anticipated sales of approximately 310,000 units of proprietary cannabinoid-based products.
Supply Agreement with Chilean Pharmaceutical Pioneer Knop Laboratorios S.A. Expansion of the relationship, originally established in 2020. Supply of Avicanna’s active pharmaceutical ingredients for existing commercial and pipeline of pharmaceutical products in South America.
Changes to the Board of Directors and executive team with two experienced pharmaceutical executives including the appointment of Eileen McCormack to the Board of Directors and Stephen Kim as the Chief Legal Officer.
Strategic Partnership with Tetra Bio-Pharma, which will encompass three potential strategic pillars across supply of API, commercialization of prescription products, and co-development of pharmaceutical drug candidates.
Commenced of Epidermolysis Bullosa studies with the Hospital for Sick Children, the study led by Dr. Elena Pope is analyzing the efficacy of the company’s dermatological pharmaceutical product on rare skin disease.
The Company is also hosting an update webinar on Tuesday April 5th in collaboration with CHFIR, if you are interested in attending, please sign up through the provided link. https://tinyurl.com/AVCN050422
About Avicanna Inc.
Avicanna is an innovative, commercial-stage, and international biopharmaceutical company focused on the development, advancement, and commercialization of evidence-based cannabinoid-based products for the global consumer, as well as medical and pharmaceutical market segments. In leading global cannabinoid advancements, the Company actively collaborates with leading Canadian academic and medical institutions. Avicanna has established a scientific platform including R&D and clinical development that has led to the commercialization of more than thirty products across four main market segments:
Medical Cannabis & Wellness Products: Marketed under the RHO Phyto™ brand these medical and wellness products are a line of pharmaceutical-grade cannabinoid products containing varying ratios of cannabidiol (“CBD”) and tetrahydrocannabinol (“THC”). The product portfolio contains a full formulary of products including oral, sublingual, topical, and transdermal deliveries that have been designed for controlled dosing, enhanced absorption and stability studies supported by pre-clinical data. The formulary is marketed with consumer, patient and medical-community education and training.
CBD Derma-Cosmetic Products: Marketed under the Pura H&W™ or Pura Earth™ brands, these registered, clinically tested, derma-cosmetic products include a portfolio of functional CBD topical products.
Pharmaceutical Pipeline: Leveraging Avicanna’s scientific platform, vertical integration, and real-world evidence, Avicanna has created a pipeline of patent-pending drug candidates that are indication-specific and in various stages of clinical development and commercialization. These cannabinoid-based drug candidates look to address unmet medical needs in the areas of dermatology, chronic pain, and various neurological disorders. Avicanna’s first pharmaceutical preparation (Trunerox™) is in the drug registration stage in South America.
Cannabinoid Raw Materials: Marketed under the Aureus™ brand, the Company’s raw material business has successfully completed sales to 12 countries. Aureus™ offers cannabis dried flower, standardized seeds, full-spectrum extracts, and cannabinoid distillates, isolated cannabinoids such as CBD, THC, cannabigerol (“CBG”) and other rare cannabinoids. Aureus™ products are produced at Santa Marta Golden Hemp S.A.S, the Company’s majority-owned subsidiary in Colombia, which is also GACP certified and has United States Department of Agriculture USDA National Organic Program certification for its hemp cultivar.
SOURCE Avicanna Inc.
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KOHLS Corp: HOWE DOUGLAS M. (Chief Merchandising Officer) (Form4)
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An Iowa man charged in the killing of a 10-year-old Davenport girl who was missing for nine months before her remains were found in a pond will see his trial moved out of Scott County.
A judge on Wednesday granted a request by Henry Dinkins’ lawyers for a change of venue, the Quad-City Times reported. A new venue for Dinkins’ trial was not immediately selected.
Dinkins pleaded not guilty last year to first-degree murder and kidnapping in the death of Breasia Terrell.
Prosecutors say Dinkins took the girl from a Davenport apartment complex in July 2020, fatally shot her and hid her body in rural eastern Iowa. Breasia was the half sister of Dinkins’ son, and investigators have said both children were staying the night with him at the apartment where he was living with a girlfriend.
The girl’s disappearance prompted a monthslong search that ended in March 2021 when two people fishing near DeWitt discovered her remains.
Dinkins, a registered sex offender with a history of violent and reckless behavior, had been granted an early release from prison less than four months before Breasia disappeared. | https://www.kxxv.com/news/national/iowa-man-charged-in-killing-of-10-year-old-missing-for-9-months-has-trial-moved | 2022-04-01T01:17:15Z |
LEBANON, Pa. - A police officer was killed and two others were taken to the hospital after a shooting in Lebanon County Thursday.
Officers were called to the 1100 block of Forest Street around 3:30 p.m. in the city of Lebanon for a domestic incident, officials said at a news conference Thursday night.
#BREAKING Lebanon Mayor confirms one Lebanon City officer is dead, two injured following a shooting in the 1100 block of Forest Street. More details at 10 PM. @69News pic.twitter.com/G9rjceg0KF
— Tom Rader (@TomRaderTV) April 1, 2022
One officer is in critical but stable condition, and another officer is in stable condition, officials said.
The city police chief says a 34-year-old man involved in the incident is dead.
Neighbors had told 69 News they heard multiple shots near the 1100 block of Forest Street.
Authorities said they would provide more information at a news conference Friday.
69 News Reporter Tom Rader will have more on the story on 69 News at 10 and 10:30. | https://www.wfmz.com/news/area/pennsylvania/police-officer-killed-2-other-officers-injured-after-shooting-in-lebanon-county/article_f99245c6-b145-11ec-9e5a-43f6849d2f93.html | 2022-04-01T01:17:16Z |
AdventHealth Puts High Value on Physician Experience
A chief medical officer for physician experience is tasked with boosting physician well-being and experience. To address physician burnout and physician well-being, Altamonte Springs, Florida-basedAdventHealth is focusing on the broader concept of physician experience. Healthcare worker burnout was a top concern for health systems, hospitals, and physician practices before...
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A national 24-hour Indian Residential School Crisis Line is available to support survivors and those affected. You can access emotional and crisis support referral services by calling 1-866-925-4419.
The Nadleh Whut’en First Nation in northern B.C. outlined priorities such as an apology from Pope Francis amid discussions at the Vatican in a statement to the press on Wednesday (March 30).
Nadleh Whut’en representatives are part of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) delegation to the Vatican alongside more than 100 First Nations people from across Canada including residential school survivors, elders, youth and support staff.
Nadleh Whut’en is calling on the Pope to visit the site of the former Lejac Indian Residential School to “further discuss reparations and a better path forward” as part of an apology for the role the Catholic Church played in the residential school system in Canada.
The school was operated by the Catholic Church under contract with the Canadian government from when it opened in 1922 until 1976. First Nations say hundreds of their children were forced to attend Lejac, many never to return home.
Nadleh Whut’en Chief Larry Nooski said the Catholic Church “has yet to apologize, compensate or meaningfully support reconciliation” with Nadleh Whut’en and more than 70 B.C. First Nation communities that had their children taken to Lejac.
“This meeting with Pope Francis, to witness an apology, is a historic moment for Nadleh Whut’en and other First Nations from across Canada,” Nooski wrote.
“Many survivors of the Lejac Indian Residential School carry pain and suffering as a result of abuse from priests and nuns at the school.”
Nadleh Whut’en delegates Eleanor Nooski and Tanya Stump said they will prioritize the return of stolen artifacts and access to Vatican archives.
READ MORE: Nadleh Whut’en delegates prepare for Vatican visit to push for residential school archives
The First Nation is also seeking for Rose Prince to be officially recognized as a saint. Prince died in 1949 of tuberculosis. Since 1990, the devout have held pilgrimages to her grave at Lejac where Father Joules Goulet’s prayers and anointments are said to heal the chronically injured.
The First Nation said discussions with the Catholic Church must also include the “rejection and retraction” of the “doctrine of discovery.” Papal laws gave license to explorers to claim terra nullius [vacant land] in the name of their sovereign and defined “vacant” as not populated by Christians.
Nadleh Whut’en Chief and Council offered prayers and support for all delegates to the Vatican saying the First Nation continue will continue to seek justice, restitution and apology for the harms committed by the Catholic Church to their children.
READ MORE: Nadleh Whut’en First Nation plans for unmarked grave search at Lejac residential school site
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'Be extra vigilant' - Gardai advise public to be wary of accommodation fraud
An Garda Síochána has issued a warning to the public to be vigilant about accommodation fraud.
People looking for accommodation are advised to be cautious as successful fraudsters convince their targets to pay a deposit - and sometimes rent in advance - for a home that either doesn't exist or does exist but isn't for rent.
While the number of incidents decreased by over 17% in 2020 due to the global Covid-19 pandemic, there was a 30% increase in the amount of accommodation fraud reported last year.
A total of 279 incidents were reported in 2021 with over €516,000 stolen in rental scams, and almost half of victims under the age of 25 (58% female, 42% male).
Detective Inspector Steven Meighan of the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau, said, "Now that society has reopened, there are many more opportunities for fraudsters. We would advise people to be extra vigilant to avoid becoming a target. In recent cases victims sent their money to accounts in Spain and the UK – always check the IBAN of the account you have been asked to send your money to; it’s usually a good indicator of fraud if the bank is in a different country.
"Trust your instincts and, like anything in life, if the offer sounds too good to be true then it probably is."
Red flags for accommodation fraud include grammar or spelling mistakes in the listing, all communication only by WhatsApp or social media, payment requested immediately before signing a lease, and payment requested in cash, wire transfer, PayPal, iTunes gift card or cryptocurrency.
Another flag to watch out for is if the landlord says they are away and cannot meet to show the accommodation, or if the account to pay into is in a different country.
In regards to long term rentals, fraudsters target people under pressure to find something within a budget and/or timeframe.
Targets are usually under 25 and students seeking rentals at a time when demand is high.
This situation can be made worse if the student is a foreign national who may already be paying high rates for temporary accommodation, or who may have arranged everything online.
In regards to short term rentals, targets are generally middle-aged and scams often involve holiday rentals.
According to Gardai, in most cases the victim will have spotted an advert on social media and will have communicated with the fraudster only via social media.
Gardai advise using only recognised letting agencies, being wary of social media adverts, making sure the property exists, only using trusted money transfer systems such as credit cards, and to never tarnsfer money using methods that can't be reversed such as cash, direct bank transfers or cryptocurrency.
They also advise to do a landlord check through the Residential Tenancies Board website, and check the IBAN of the landlord's account (for example on https://www.iban.com/iban- checker).
Members of the public who believe they are a victim of accommodation fraud should contact any Garda Station and report the crime.
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Emotions were running high during Chris Rock’s first stand-up shows since he was slapped by Will Smith during Sunday's 94th annual Academy Awards. On Wednesday, the 57-year-old comedian took the stage at the Wilbur Theatre in Boston, Massachusetts, for two shows to kick off of his Ego Death Live tour, and quickly addressed the shocking incident at the Oscars.
"I have a whole show… that I wrote before the weekend, so, if you came here for that, I'm still processing it," the comedian said during his first show. "I will talk about it, and it will be serious, and it will be funny, but not tonight."
ET learned that Chris arrived via private plane to Boston on Tuesday afternoon and checked into the Ritz Carlton before heading to his dress rehearsal at the venue.
A source told ET that Chris has been "pensive" and the events from Sunday have been on his mind, but he didn't want them to distract from his performance. "His focus is on his show right now," the source said.
The source also told ET that ahead of taking the stage, Chris worked out at his hotel gym and made his way to the venue around 4 p.m. to prepare for the sold-out shows. The source added that Chris was relaxed and upbeat and looking forward to performing, but knew he had to address the incident at the Oscars.
At the first show at 7 p.m., an eyewitness tells ET that Chris entered the stage to uproarious applause, with the audience giving him an enthusiastic standing ovation for about three minutes. The eyewitness says fans were whistling and cheering and yelling out that they love him. And just as the crowd looked as if they were about to settle down and let Chris begin, they rose to their feet again.
Chris, sporting an all-white outfit and a couple of silver bracelets, was visibly overwhelmed with emotion and touched by the very warm response. He even noted that he was getting “misty.”
"The reception he received onstage was very emotional for Chris," the source tells ET.
From there, Chris jokingly asked how everyone's weekend was and explained that he wrote his jokes before the shocking event that took place at the Oscars.
After he quickly addressed the incident, he went into his stand-up routine. ET's eyewitness says he commanded the stage and had the audience in stitches with non-stop laughter.
While he did make a couple subtle comments about Sunday’s incident, he never referred specifically to Will or his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. At one point in the show, he said, "I have a great life. Well, other than some weird sh** going on."
ET's eyewitness says there was an incident at the first show, where two unruly audience members were escorted out by security. The show resumed, but police were called out and the men were arrested for assaulting an officer, according to ET's source. After the men were escorted out, Chris told the audience, "Is this how the tour is going to be?"
The source tells ET that Chris' personal security was on high alert and ready to pull him off stage if needed, but it didn't get to that point. "Chris was not rattled by that incident," ET's source says.
Chris ended his show with another standing ovation and ET's source says he was "upbeat and was in great spirits" after that first performance.
As for Chris' 10 p.m. show, ET's eyewitness says it was much like the first one but with a few minor tweaks.
"I don't have a bunch a sh** about what happened, so if you came to see that, I have a whole show that I wrote before this weekend and I'm still kind of processing what happened," he said during his second set. "At some point, I'll talk about that sh** and it'll be serious and funny, but I'm going to tell some jokes. I'm going to talk about-- it's nice to just be out!"
After the shows, he was escorted out of the venue with security and went back to his hotel to sleep. It was a quiet first night for him, but ET's source says, "Chris was in really great spirits and happy to be back onstage!"
As for how Chris is coping after being slapped at the Oscars, a source tells ET that while he's used to fame, he has never experienced this level of attention.
"It's not uncommon to see Chris walking around the streets of New York City and showing up in small comedy clubs to workshop new material. He's never been someone who's hounded by paparazzi," the source says. "This level of attention is very new to Chris. There was a mob of photographers chasing him from the hotel to the theater and swarming him as he entered. There were even choppers following him."
Needless to say, Chris has beefed up security and is really taking this time to wrap his head around everything that's transpired, the source says.
"It's been an emotional week for Chris," the source adds.
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US to invest J$3.1b in Jamaica
Wednesday, March 30, 2022KINGSTON, Jamaica— Following discussions between Prime Minister Andrew Holness and US vice-president Kamala Harris on Wednesday, it has been announced that the US will be investing J$3.1 billion in Jamaica.
Holness, who departed the island on Tuesday for a working visit to Washington DC, shared through Twitter that the discussions between both leaders were “very productive” and affirmed a “shared commitment to increase cooperation for the mutual benefit of Jamaica and the United States”.
“The areas of cooperation discussed include, violence prevention through intelligence and information sharing and investment in violence reduction programme, targeting at-risk youth, human capacity development, particularly in relation to cyber security and digital technology,�energy, and infrastructure,” the prime minister said.
He added that he was encouraged by the positive feedback from Harris, who committed to funding several areas of need.
Holness shared that these include:
1. Expansion of Commerce and Trade
2. Support for our health sector and our COVID-19 recovery efforts
3. Regional energy security
4. Violence reduction programme targeting at risk youth
“VP Harris expressed agreement for the establishment of a working group between Jamaica and the US to discuss issues unique to Jamaica and to continue dialogue,” Holness said.
Holness is the second Caribbean leader to meet with Harris, who is of Jamaican descent, since she took office. Last year, Harris met with Barbadian Prime Minister Mia Mottley.
The Prime Minister is expected to return to the island on April 3.�
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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Todd Bowles earned his way in the NFL on the defensive side of the ball. He’s not afraid to talk offense. The new head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers won’t be shy about sharing his ideas with offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich and quarterback Tom Brady. Bowles gets a second opportunity after going 24-40 in four seasons with the New York Jets from 2015 through 2018. He also was an interim head coach in Miami for three games in 2011. He becomes only the 12th minority to get a second head coaching opportunity since 1963, according to data in the NFL’s 2022 Diversity and Inclusion Report. | https://kvia.com/news/2022/03/31/todd-bowles-calls-replacing-bruce-arians-bittersweet/ | 2022-04-01T01:17:17Z |
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (AP) — About $7 million worth of surplus personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies purchased by a Northern California county was left outside during a rainstorm because no one anticipated wet weather to start so early in the season, according to an investigation released Thursday.
After a KGO-TV news report showed hundreds of drenched cardboard boxes, San Mateo County officials acknowledged the supplies were moved outside an event center last September to make room for a conference.
There was no definitive timeline for how the supplies would be distributed “even though the Fall rainy season was not far off,” the probe by James Lianides said. County officials said they hired the retired school superintendent to conduct the inquiry because of his experience dealing with large organizations and purchasing practices.
Lianides said the boxes of non-medical-grade gowns, face shields and goggles as well as cleaning supplies were also moved out of the event center to avoid the $100,000-per-month storage fee.
“It does not appear that there were any discussions or actions taken in the process of (moving) to protect the equipment in the event of inclement weather, such as wrapping or covering each pallet,” he wrote.
The county's executive officer, Mike Callagy, has said the county purchased the items early in the pandemic when PPE was becoming scarce nationwide so that local first responders and medical providers would have what they needed. The demand for the equipment decreased as the pandemic continued.
The county’s supply of gloves and masks — including N95 and KN95 respirators — are stored indoors.
“What’s clear is that that this shouldn’t have happened. What is equally clear is we are taking the steps necessary to make sure that we put the checks and balances in place so this never happens again,” Callagy said in a statement Thursday.
An inspection of the damaged boxes determined that most of the safety equipment remains usable because they were packed in sealed plastic wrapping, the probe found. Equipment that could not be salvaged were worth about $128,000, according to Lianides. | https://www.milfordmirror.com/news/article/Report-Rain-not-anticipated-when-7M-in-PPE-17049873.php | 2022-04-01T01:17:18Z |
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Which wheel cleaner is best?
Chrome and polished aluminum wheels are popular car modifications that can be buffed to a mirror finish. But to properly show off your rims, you’ll need to put in a little elbow grease with some good cleaner. Not only will it keep your wheels sparkling, but it will also help protect them from corrosive contaminants on the road.
Chrome and aluminum require specially tailored formulas, which can make choosing the proper cleaner complicated — it’s the difference between restoring your wheels’ luster and destroying their finish. With the right formula, tools and know-how, you can get your wheels back to their factory finish.
Why it’s important to clean your wheels regularly
The roads are covered in corrosive particles and debris that slowly eat away at your wheels, and it’s not just salt, dirt and rocks that can erode your wheels’ finish. The dust produced by your brake pads is one of the biggest offenders when it comes to tarnishing chrome and aluminum.
Over time, these contaminants ruin your wheels’ appearance and resale value while also degrading their structural integrity. Regularly washing, polishing and waxing your wheels every one to two weeks is the only way to keep them shining and protected from environmental damage.
Chrome wheel cleaner
Chrome wheels are made by electroplating multiple layers of metals — usually nickel and copper — with a final layer of chrome. The resulting wheel has a durable composition that stands up to weather and rough road conditions. Cleaner formulated for chrome is designed to restore this final layer and bring out its classic sheen.
Chrome wheel cleaners come in premixed solutions that use a spray bottle or concentrated gel formulas that you mix in water. Like other wheel cleaners, they typically cost $6-$20.
Chrome wheel cleaner pros
- A specially formulated cleaner for chrome won’t risk harming its finish.
- This cleaner foams to lift dust and debris so you don’t end up grinding dirt back into the surface with a cloth or brush — all you have to do is rinse.
- Chrome wheel cleaner performs better than multipurpose wheel cleaners on this specific metal.
Chrome wheel cleaner cons
- Chrome wheel cleaner doesn’t often work in the opposite direction of multi-surface application and can end up damaging polished aluminum wheels.
- Not all chrome wheel cleaners also work on tires.
Best chrome wheel cleaners
Meguiar’s Hot Rims Chrome Wheel Cleaner
Made just for chrome, this cleaner sprays on and foams up to lift dirt and debris so you don’t have to scrub. You can’t use this cleaner on aluminum.
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Mothers Pro-Strength Chrome Wheel Cleaner
Mothers is a trusted brand in car detailing, and their streak-free formula for chrome is one of the toughest you can get. Just spray it on, let it foam up and rinse. Use a soft wheel brush to get at any crevices.
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Chemical Guys Wicked Strong Diablo Gel Wheel Cleaner
This pH-neutral cleaner is safe to use on chrome and other coated wheels. It comes in a gel bottle, so you mix it with water and spray or brush it onto the wheel. Because it’s so versatile, this is a great option for multi-car families or companies, as one bucket of solution can go a long way.
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Polished aluminum wheel cleaner
Polished aluminum wheel cleaners are the least abrasive cleaner formula. Finding the right one for the job depends on whether or not your polished wheels are clear coated.
Most cars on the road today have aluminum alloy wheels. These are made from composite metal that’s fabricated as a single block of metal. They’re then sealed off with a layer of clear coat.
Polished aluminum rims are raw-metal wheels that are buffed by hand or machine. They don’t have that protective layer of clear paint. For these aftermarket wheels, you need a non-caustic formula that fights oxidization on uncoated surfaces.
Like most wheel cleaners, solutions for polished-aluminum usually cost $6-$20.
Polished aluminum wheel cleaner pros
- Aluminum cleaner is the gentlest and can be used on many wheel types.
- It won’t harm clear coated brake calipers and suspension components in the case of over-spray.
- These cleaners are pH-balanced so they won’t cause spotting or tarnishing.
Polished aluminum wheel cleaner cons
- When used on chrome, aluminum cleaner isn’t as thorough as chrome-specific cleaner.
- It can be harder to find the right cleaner for uncoated aluminum rims, as many formulas are advertised for aluminum but are actually referring to clear coated, mass market aluminum wheels.
Best polished aluminum wheel cleaners
Meguiar’s Hot Rims Aluminum Wheel Cleaner
If you have uncoated aluminum rims, this is the cleaner to get. It’s designed to remove oxidization, grit and grime without damaging the metal. Because it’s so gentle, you’ll need a soft scrubbing tool like a microfiber towel or brush.
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Carfidant Ultimate Wheel Cleaner
This multipurpose wheel cleaner works on just about every wheel type you can imagine. Its pH-neutral formula works especially well on polished aluminum, as it doesn’t discolor. You can even use it on the aluminum trim of tool boxes, appliances and more.
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Flitz Multipurpose Polish and Cleaner Liquid
Car geeks swear by Flitz. Its non-abrasive, chemical formula is great at restoring your uncoated metal’s shine. This is a two-in-one cleaner that removes oxidization and then polishes. If your wheels are particularly grimy, you might want to pair this with a stronger cleaner that can remove any grit first.
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Should you get chrome or polished aluminum wheel cleaner?
Both kinds of cleaners do their jobs well — it all depends on what type of wheels you have. While multipurpose cleaners that tackle a variety of wheel types are convenient, they’re often not as strong as dedicated formulas. You’re also taking a risk, as manufacturers can’t always guarantee their claims.
If you’re cleaning chrome wheels, get a chrome-specific cleaner, and if you’re cleaning uncoated aluminum, get an aluminum cleaner. Meguiar’s makes two great products for each of these metals.
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State senators poised to override governor’s veto of rental assistance bill
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Nebraska Unicameral and Governor Ricketts are going back and forth over whether the state should apply for millions of dollars of additional federal rental assistance.
Governor Ricketts vetoed a bill this week that would force the state to apply for more federal funding from the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Now, the Nebraska Legislature is considering overriding the veto.
State Senator Matt Hansen is backing LB 1073, which would request more rental assistance funding from the federal government. He said the state is still helping people in Nebraska catch up on rental payments after struggling during the pandemic.
“We see the need is still high, certainly with inflation, rising prices, supply chain shortages, and people struggling to get everyday items,” Senator Hansen said.
Lawmakers are voting next week to override the Governor’s veto. They would need 30 votes and Senator Hansen believes they have enough.
“It’s going to be a close vote, so it’s really important for everyone to call their state senator and let them know that they support and would like these funds,” Senator Hansen said.
The state missed the March 31 deadline to receive $120 million in rental assistance, but the senator said there is still a chance to get $50 million. This would secure assistance for the next three years.
Governor Ricketts said in his veto letter:
“The ERAP is no longer about addressing the impacts of coronavirus. Instead, taking three more years of federal funding to make rental payments will create a government subsidy that will make people more reliant on the government for years to come.”
The senator disagrees.
“You know this is designed to be a temporary program,” Senator Hansen said. “It does have an end date and it’s not designed for that.”
Senator Hansen said Lincoln and Lancaster County have their own set of funds for rental assistance. He said this funding would impact other counties and areas across the state.
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LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Frigo® Cheese Heads® announced the winning schools in its "Build a Bright Future" program, which is aimed at helping schools improve their learning experience and environment through funding for equipment, materials and renovations. Schools across the country had the opportunity to be nominated for the chance at a grand prize of $10,000, followed by 10 runner-up awards. The grand prize-winning school, Desert Star Elementary in Goodyear, Arizona, was revealed today during a morning student assembly that included a surprise visit and a check presentation from the Frigo® Cheese Heads® mascot.
During the period of August 2021 to October 2021, parents, teachers and other adults across the country were invited to submit a video or written nomination explaining why their school deserved to win. All entries were evaluated by a panel of judges for the overall quality of the nomination and the proposed benefit to the school's educational needs. A total of 945 nominations from K-8 schools nationwide were received this year. The judges then narrowed down the list to 11 finalists, and community members, school supporters and fans were invited to vote on social media to determine the grand prizewinner. Winning entries can be viewed at CheeseHeadsBrightFuture.com.
The runner-up schools receiving $2,000 each include:
- Angie Debo Elementary – Edmond, Oklahoma
- Atlantis Academy – Coral Springs, Florida
- Birdilee V. Bright Elementary School – Los Angeles
- Boulder Creek Elementary School – Boulder Creek, California
- Cambridge Elementary School – Jeffersonville, Vermont
- Dunham Elementary School – Petaluma, California
- Elmwood Elementary School – Baltimore
- Meadowlark Elementary School – Billings, Montana
- Valley Elementary School – Poway, California
- Woodland Hills Elementary – Woodland Hills, California
"Giving children the tools and environment to thrive in school starts with the little things like proper equipment, access to nutritious food and other needed supplies and upgrades to help the incredible teachers and school staff who guide their learning," said Saputo Dairy USA Vice President, Marketing and Innovation David Cherrie. "We are proud to support education through the Frigo® Cheese Heads® 'Build a Bright Future' program and look forward to seeing the impact this funding will have to benefit the schools, their teachers and their students."
"We are extremely proud of our community and the support we received during the voting period for the Frigo® Cheese Heads® Build a Bright Future program. Our students deserve the best and that is what we plan to do with our new lab — give them the best science experience so that they can grow as thinkers, problem-solvers and communicators," said Desert Star Principal Jessica Worthington.
Thank you to all who nominated their school or voted, and congratulations to the winning schools!
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Saputo Dairy USA is part of Saputo Inc., one of the top 10 dairy processors in the world. Through the Dairy Division (USA), Saputo produces, markets and distributes a vast assortment of cheeses. Furthermore, the company converts, markets and sells a broad range of specialty cheeses and holds an important portfolio of import licenses for specialty cheeses manufactured abroad. Saputo Dairy USA also produces a variety of dairy and non-dairy extended shelf-life products. Additionally, Saputo produces, markets and distributes dairy ingredients in the U.S. and on the international market. Products are sold under a variety of the company's brand names, as well as under customer brand names.
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Wodonga Raiders coach Marc Almond reflects on his coaching journey and personal challenges
As the new season roars into action, Marc Almond begins the latest chapter of his footballing story after taking charge of Wodonga Raiders. But, as the former Howlong, Dederang-Mt Beauty and Corowa-Rutherglen mentor tells STEVE TERVET, his return to the coaching box has a more complex backdrop than simply testing himself against the best of the Ovens and Murray.
STEVE TERVET: Where did it all start for you?
MARC ALMOND: I grew up on a dairy farm, in Mulwala. I played all my juniors at Mulwala and stayed there until first year of thirds, was lucky enough to win a flag, and then crossed over with a few mates to Yarrawonga for about five years. When I came back to Mulwala, one of my best mate's Dad was heavily involved there, 'Steak' Seymour, who's a bit of an identity around the area. He coached Yarrawonga for a bit and the interleague side. He was like a father figure to me and that's where my passion for coaching comes from. I used to sit up until midnight after games with Steak. My mate would be in bed and I'd be talking to Steak as a 10-year-old about how they won or lost the game and just watching the preparation he put in. I just loved it. It got me hooked and I knew I wanted to coach.
ST: Even at such a young age?
MA: Absolutely. I can vividly remember sitting at Steak's kitchen table talking about footy, picking his brain. If they won, I'd be saying 'how did you win, why did you play this guy?' and if they lost, I'd be asking the same questions, like 'why did you lose?' Early days, I probably thought I was badgering him but looking back now, after coaching for a period of time, I was probably a good sounding board for 'Steak' to be able to get it out. As a coach, you just need to verbalise things and vent and that's why it's really important to have good people around you.
ST: So when did you move on?
MA: I played in a losing grand final at Mulwala in my second year of senior footy under Peter Chisnall, who also coached me at Yarrawonga. I moved up to Albury-Wodonga for work and I kinda knew Tim Sanson through playing against Lavington. They made a phone call and I ended up at Lavington for about five years. Many years on, I still look at Lavington as the club which shaped me as a person and a football coach. It was all around environment, it wasn't so much about game plans and tactics.
ST: But you clearly had a passion for that side of the game...
MA: Even from a young age, I used to keep stats every game when I watched the seniors and I was lucky enough to have a brother who played a lot of football in different parts of the country and spent a bit of time at North Melbourne as a young bloke so the seed was planted, like all young blokes, wanting to be a footballer and play AFL. You're not good enough to do that, so what's the next best thing you can do? People used to look at me and say 'why has he always got that notepad?' but I used to keep stats and collect football Critics. I've still got them to this day, it's a bit weird I know but I've got nearly every football Critic from the Ovens and Murray from about 1990 right through to 2002, plus all the Murray League Critics. I just love footy and I love researching it.
ST: Where does that come from?
MA: From watching my brother. He's eight years older than me and he got drafted at a young age to North Melbourne. Jimmy Krakouer was there and my brother got drafted the same year as Wayne Carey and Anthony Rocca. He didn't last, he ended up coming back to the farm, he just didn't like the city but just watching him, he was my hero, my idol, and he still is. Just the way he went about it, the way he trained, the way he was meticulous in his preparation, that sparked something in me. I was always chasing him and he had some friends who I was lucky enough to play with, John Brunner, who's an Ovens and Murray legend, won three league medals and one of the best that's played in this area. I spent a lot of time watching them train as a young bloke, doing ridiculous things, running from Bundalong to Yarrawonga, which is about 16km, on a Sunday, because that's what they thought they had to do to get better. I was never into my fitness as much as those guys but watching that set me off on a journey of being prepared as a coach.
ST: When you talk about that environment at Lavington, what do you mean?
MA: When I got to Lavington, we didn't have a lot of supporters at home games. I know, around the league, everyone still says 'there's no-one there at a Lavington home game' but the people who were there were ironed-on, rusted-on Lavington people. Tim Sanson and the Sanson family made it an environment that you wanted to be part of. To this day, I still try to recreate that feeling of wanting to be at the club because of the people, not just because of the football. You'd be driving around in Lavington on a night you weren't training and you'd think 'I'll just duck in to see who's there' and there would be people in the gym and you'd end up spending two hours there on a night you weren't even training. It's a hard thing to explain. There's no one thing to hang your hat on but it was the way 'Timba' interacted, it was the way he made it feel like another family. I still look back on those days and I miss them because that time of my life was not just good for my football but it was good for my development as a man. How he did it, I've got some ideas and there's little bits and pieces I know what he did but it was just his personality and it was the Lavington culture. Even when we weren't that great, it felt like we were the best club in the world. We had years where, I felt, we overachieved. In 2006, after we'd won it in 2005, we played off in a preliminary final and I don't think we were the third-best team in the league, nowhere near, but it was just the culture.
ST: How much of that did you try to take into your first senior coaching role at Howlong?
MA: I definitely tried to take the culture part into it. I was, at that stage, still trying to find out the tangibles as to what you can implement to be able to do that. A lot of the stuff I did at Howlong was more around the way we trained. Culture was one thing at Lavington but they did train really hard. You need all the pieces to go in and you can't just have a good culture but have lazy people. We had a great culture and we had really driven people as well. I took to Howlong more of the teaching them good habits on how to train to be better and then, when everything aligns, you're prepared well enough to have a crack at it. They had a pretty good culture from the off-field stuff, they loved each other's company and they hung out all the time. It's a little community so it was different, more like I was used to at Yarrawonga and Mulwala where the town gets behind the footy club.
ST: What was the key to the premiership you won with the Spiders in 2010?
MA: I have three most enjoyable years of my coaching career. The obvious one is 2010 at Howlong and it's not just because we won a flag but it all came together. I talk to a close mate of mine, Troy Price, about this, and whatever I said or did that year, the players jumped on board. That wasn't just because of me, it was because of the people at the footy club, so it all fell into place. We didn't have to spend a heap of money to win a flag, we trained really well, we had good social events and if you could bottle that and understand how it happened, you'd make a million dollars. At Dederang, in 2013, we didn't win a flag but we had an unbelievable year. We finished on top of the ladder, as I had at Howlong, and whatever I asked of the players, they did it. I could have asked them to climb the goalposts and they wouldn't have questioned it. In 2018, at Corowa, they hadn't won a game in three years and we only won two or three games in the first year but it had that same feeling. That said to me it's not actually about wins and losses, it's about creating an environment. I'd been on that journey for a little while but I needed evidence and 2013 showed me a lot. In 2010, it just kinda happened and then I started to reflect on how it had happened and what things I could put in place to try to recreate that. We didn't quite win it at Dederang but I'm still really close with Damien Jones, who's coaching them now, and that got me thinking, there's more to this than just putting in a good game plan and bringing in players who are highly talented. They're all parts of it but the main part is the environment you create. 2018 at Corowa just confirmed to me what I thought and what I'd been researching. It's more about environment and about people and making them valued, that they're part of something bigger than themselves, that their opinions and their voice are helping contribute as opposed to it being a dictatorship and telling them what you want to do. It's about trying to get them to solve the riddle by themselves.
ST: How important is it to really know your players?
MA: It's huge. Early days, I thought this stuff is what you needed to do but I didn't really believe in it, it wasn't really inside me. I did it because I'd watched a five-minute YouTube clip and that's what someone said you had to do, so you might ring them once a fortnight or have a chat to them before training and think 'I've done enough' and not talk to them for a month. But the more evidence I saw and the more I started to read about and watch... My Mum has been a huge influence on my life and a big part of what Mum's always expressed and tried to ingrain in us is that it's how you treat people. It's not so much buying stuff or material things, and I know it sounds cliched, but it's true. If people feel like you actually care about them and they trust you, trust is a huge thing, they really buy in. To answer your question, knowing your players is everything. I can't stress this enough, you've got to believe in it to make it authentic because if you just do it because that's what you think you have to do, they see straight through it. Particularly nowadays, the young blokes, they see straight through you if you're bullshitting them.
ST: So if 'Steak' was a father figure to you, do you feel you have a similar role with your players?
MA: I suppose 'father figure' is the phrase which jumps out of my mind. I want to say 'friend' but I know a lot of people will jump on that and say you can't be their friend. I'm really aware, too, that the players need to not be really sure about me. But the one thing I hope is that they know they can trust me and that I'll go above and beyond for them, that I actually care about them and what they do outside of footy. I don't know if 'father figure' is the right term because I'm only 42, and some of the blokes I've coached are older than me. I've never looked at it like a father figure but I'll do whatever I can to help them on their journey. That's a word I use all the time: journey. At the start of my coaching career, it was all about winning a flag. I missed out on playing 2005 at Lavington, I got injured in the middle of the year and I never really got back to where I needed to be. I played three finals and didn't make the grand final side. That's the biggest disappointment in my football life.
ST: When a player walks into your office, what sort of things might he want to talk to you about?
MA: The big one is relationship problems. I've got a good ability to put myself in other people's shoes. I have gone through some things in my life, as a lot of people have, with close mates passing away with cancer. My best friend, growing up, became a drug addict, he was a highly talented sportsman, so I've had to deal with a lot. I've had a lot of friends pass away over the course of 25 years so I've seen ups and downs in life and I feel that's given me a good perspective on what's important. I've been through a separation this last couple of years and it's probably the hardest thing I've ever had to go through, and now I feel like I can relate even more when they come into my office, because we've had a similar experience. That's one of them, but it ranges from problems with school, problems with family, parents disowning them and injuries are always a big one. I know that might sound very trivial but I've had my share of injuries and it's probably something that's shaped me as a coach, to be able to relate to people when they're not playing. That's a big one, when people have repetitive injuries, because it is a lonely place when you'e injured. You come to football clubs to connect with people, to be around mates and to be around people who are like-minded but when you're injured, you feel like you're not part of it.
ST: You must have heard a few tall tales in your time?
MA: Definitely. There are always players who tell a few little porkie pies. I always tell the group just to be honest. I have three rules I've been carrying for a long time: be the best you can be, show people you care and do the right thing. I'd rather a player ring me up and says 'I've had a rough day at work' or 'I'm having trouble with my partner at home, can I have the night off?' and I'd say 'yeah, no worries at all' as opposed to coming and telling me a little white lie. I had a guy at Howlong who bought a dog from Wagga three times in the same year! A mate of mine passed away a few years ago, Karl Jacka, and one of his catchphrases was 'attitude is a choice' and that was something I gave to the Howlong boys when i coached them. It's on our pre-season singlets this year at Raiders. It might sound simple but if you talk about it and delve into what that means, it's so true. I had a rocky relationship with Aaron Barnes at Howlong - we're good mates now and he won't mind me naming him - and that's because I was pushing him and he wasn't a hard trainer but now he looks back on that and he thanks me for being that way. I thank him for not walking away from that relationship and thinking 'Marc's a prick.' Barnesy used to come to training and he'd be really flat. He'd run a lap with two or three other guys and by the time he got around the oval, I had three guys now who were shitty with the world and they didn't even know why. It's because they spent that lap in his company, so your attitude can affect so many other people.
ST: Going through that separation you mentioned, how has that challenged and impacted you?
MA: I was in that relationship for 21 years, with a couple of young kids, and it's challenged every part of my being. It's something I didn't expect or want to go through. I know people say it will make you stronger, and I'm in a good space now, but it rocked me. I was in a really dark place for a long time and I didn't think I'd come out of it but I was really conscious that I've got really good support around me with some friends and family. They all told me I would see light at the end of the tunnel. When the Raiders contacted me, I wasn't in the right head space. I thought, if I started coaching again and I wasn't ready, I'd fall apart, but Trent Ball, who's a good mate of mine, said 'football will actually hold you together.' It's about connection with people, doing what I think I'm OK at doing and I'm glad he gave me that advice because once I got my feet under the desk, it was reconnecting with life again and that's what's got me to where I am now.
ST: Between work and footy, how do you ensure you have enough time to be Dad?
MA: the longer you do something, you prioritise what's important. My kids are the most important thing in my life right now. When I first started coaching, I didn't feel I could miss any phone call and if a text message came through, I felt I had to reply or the world would fall apart. When you start coaching, you're a control freak because you think everything, good or bad, reflects on you. When tings go well, you walk around with your chest out and when it goes bad, you think everyone's blaming you. But the longer you do stuff, you realise that couldn't be further from the truth. Whether things go well or not, it's because of the collective. I've got a better understanding of that now so when I go home, and I have my kids 50 percent of the time, I make sure I'm there. I delegate a lot more now to my assistant coaches. For the first 12 or 13 years of coaching, I wouldn't have had a night off. That would have put a strain on my relationship, I understand that, because you do have to be a little bit selfish. That being said, I strongly believe you need passions in your life. It is three nights a week at Ovens and Murray level or two nights plus a Saturday but if you want to prioritise properly as a parent, you can make sure you're there for the kids. My son's 10 and my daughter's nearly eight. I coach my son's basketball team, I coach his footy team and me and my little girl are always doing stuff together.
ST: When it comes to recruitment, how do you know you've got the right person in front of you?
MA: You don't. I always have a giggle when I read in the paper, and I've had mates say this who are coaching now, that 'we have a no dickhead policy.' I don't subscribe to that because you make decisions based on what's in front of you at the time. You can do research and look at past experiences but I have a belief that I don't own other people's mistakes of the past. I'm really big on giving guys second and third chances - sometimes to my own detriment. I recruited a player to Howlong who had a chequered history and I was at a wedding with people saying 'how's that dickhead recruited such-and-such to Howlong?' I went to say something but my mate said 'stop, let him go' and he was like 'oh, he won't train, this player, and he won't turn up' and I didnt get too angry, I just said 'that's not experience so far.' I don't just put people in a footy club and forget about them and I think that's where we make mistakes a lot in country footy particularly: we just want the footballer and we don't spend any time on the person. If you invest in the person, they're more inclined to trust you and train harder for you. Ultimately, as human beings, we want to feel like we're needed and valued and that people care about us. I haven't always got it right but most of the time, the people I've recruited who people questioned me on and said 'he shouldn't have done that' have worked out fine.
ST: What sort of a challenge do you feel you've taken on at Wodonga Raiders?
MA: I know a lot of people keep talking about the players we've lost but I knew that before i got here. I spoke to Jydon Neagle, I spoke to Steven Jolliffe, I spoke to the Clarke boys and I knew they were going. Some people in the club were hoping they were staying but I kept saying 'they're gone.' I hope this doesn't sound like I don't want to win a flag because I absolutely do, for the Raiders people who have won one in their history, but the challenge is exactly what i thought it was going to be. It's a heap of young guys and some of those will learn to be driven and not just in football but their lives. I've got some highly talented guys who need to learn good behaviours and good training methods but the one thing I've noticed is that Raiders, off the ground, are really close but I don't think they've translated that onto the field over the last couple of years. That's no-one's fault, that closeness just hasn't reflected the way they connect on-field so that's a big part of what we talk about, making sure we care about each other on the field and hep each get better as individuals so the group can thrive. Kevin Sheedy coached for 27 years and won four flags, so success for him was playing finals footy consistently. We might take a step back in that space, hopefully not, but success to me is being a club around that finals mark every year.
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Teen Mom OG stars Amber Portwood and Gary Shirley teamed up to congratulate their daughter, Leah Shirley, on her perfect grades.
Amber and Gary’s history is tumultuous and they’ve just recently learned how to co-parent peacefully.
The former couple shares their 13-year-old daughter Leah who recently did extremely well in school.
The seventh-grader pulled all A’s on her report card, as shared by dad Gary in a post on his Instagram.
Amber Portwood and Gary Shirley share sweet exchange over daughter Leah
“I think We’re doing something right, she’s just like her dad! Jk 😂(Smart cookie) ;) Sometimes she struggles, but she gets there. I’m very proud of you Leah & all your hard work,” Gary captioned the post, also tagging Amber and his wife, Kristina Shirley.
Kristina commented on her husband’s post, writing, “I am beyond proud of her. She continues to amaze me with all of her achievements and the young lady she is becoming. ❤️”
Leah’s mom, Amber, also stopped by the comments to praise on her daughter and crack a joke at Gary while she was at it.
“You better quit lol! She does have my attitude sometimes haha jk so proud of her and our beautiful blended family!!🙏💕💕😄😄” Amber wrote.
Even Teen Mom’s official Instagram account commented on Leah’s accomplishment, “LEAH OUR LITTLE GENIUS! 🗣”
Amber’s improved relationships with Gary, Kristina, and Leah
Despite a rocky past, Amber and Kristina came together for commentary on the Teen Mom spinoff, Girls’ Night In, and viewers loved seeing it. All three of Leah’s parents have been getting along better these days.
Last month, Amber shared a sweet post, praising Gary and Kristina for inviting her over for lunch and the group had a great time together. “Blended families can be complicated and at times stressful,” Amber told her fans. “But it’s simple days and kind gestures that make coparenting amazing.”
Teen Mom OG viewers watched Leah struggle last season with having Amber more present in her life and they accused Amber of gaslighting her daughter. These days, however, Amber and Leah are working on a better relationship.
In January, Amber said that she and Leah “actually talk now and she sees a brother all the time and that’s exactly what I wanted. It’s great right now. Honestly, I can’t ask for anything more.”
Teen Mom OG is currently on hiatus. | https://www.monstersandcritics.com/tv/reality-tv/teen-mom-og-amber-portwood-and-gary-shirley-are-doing-something-right-share-sweet-exchange-over-leah/ | 2022-04-01T01:17:21Z |
Betty Reid Soskin, Oldest National Park Service Ranger, Retires At 100
The National Park Service’s oldest active ranger has announced her retirement at the age of 100.
Betty Reid Soskin’s last day was Thursday at the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park in Richmond, California, where she led programs with the public and shared her own experiences from the war with visitors.
“Being a primary source in the sharing of that history — my history — and giving shape to a new national park has been exciting and fulfilling,” Soskin said in a statement from the National Park Service. “It has proven to bring meaning to my final years.”
Soskin was born in Detroit in 1921, and her Cajun-Creole family moved to Louisiana when she was a child. They moved again, to California, after being displaced along with hundreds of thousands of others by the Great Mississippi Flood of 1927.
During World War II, she faced discrimination working for the U.S. Air Force before going on to work as a file clerk in a segregated union auxiliary. In 1945, she and then-husband Mel Reid opened Reid’s Records, a Berkeley music store that became an institution and, when it closed in 2019, was the oldest record store in the state.
She was a political staffer at the local and state levels, and in the early 2000s, started helping develop plans for the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park, which opened in 2001 to honor the working women of World War II. She got more and more involved with the park, and by 2011, she was a permanent NPS employee.
Soskin has been a devoted advocate for making sure that Black women’s experiences are included in the history the park commemorates. She’s also said she hoped that seeing her could inspire girls of color.
“I still love this uniform,” she told the “Today Show” in 2015. “Partly because there’s a silent message to every little girl of color that I pass on the street or in an elevator or on an escalator ... that there’s a career choice she may have never thought of.”
The park plans to hold a celebration of Soskin’s retirement in April.
This article originally appeared on HuffPost and has been updated. | https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/betty-reid-soskin-oldest-national-010206186.html?src=rss | 2022-04-01T01:17:21Z |
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Hillicon Valley — Presented by Ericsson — Facebook removes Russian misinformation campaign
Today is Monday. Welcome to Hillicon Valley, detailing all you need to know about tech and cyber news from Capitol Hill to Silicon Valley. Subscribe here: thehill.com/newsletter-signup.
Follow The Hill’s tech team, Chris Mills Rodrigo (@millsrodrigo) and Rebecca Klar (@rebeccaklar_), and cyber reporter Ines Kagubare (@ineskagubare) for more coverage.
Facebook said it took action against a Russian misinformation campaign targeting Ukrainian users, as well as an effort to hack accounts of Ukrainian public figures, as tech companies continue to face pressure in the U.S. and abroad to tackle potential Russian misinformation campaigns online.
Let’s jump into the news.
Facebook cracks down on Russian campaign
Facebook took down dozens of fake accounts and pages spreading misinformation about the Russian-led military invasion in Ukraine, company executives said Sunday, while also taking measures to combat hacking efforts in the region.
Misinformation campaign: The misinformation campaign was spread by what Meta executives called a “small network” of 48 pages, accounts and groups operating in Russia and Ukraine.
The fake accounts operated fictitious personas across Facebook and Instagram, as well as platforms outside of Meta, including Twitter, YouTube and Telegram, according to Meta’s director of threat disruption David Agranovich.
Hacked accounts: In the past several days, the platform has also seen an “increased targeting” of public figures, including military officials. Agranovich said the hacking effort was carried out by Ghostwriter, a threat actor that has been tracked in the security community.
Facebook has taken steps to secure the accounts and alert users. The platform has also blocked the fishing domains that hackers were using to “trick people” into compromising their accounts, he said.
Meta would not share the names of specific accounts that were hacked, but executives said at least one journalist and some prominent military and government officials were hacked.
Twitter highlights state media
Twitter announced Monday that it will begin adding labels to tweets containing links to Russian state-affiliated media websites.
The platform already applied labels to state media accounts, but Monday’s announcement extends that designation to links shared by all users.
“Since the invasion, we’ve seen more than 45,000 Tweets a day sharing links to Russian state-affiliated media outlets,” Twitter site integrity lead Yoel Roth tweeted. “While we’ve labeled the accounts of hundreds of global state media outlets for years, Tweets sharing their content lacked visible context.”
Links to state-affiliated media from other countries will receive similar labels in the “coming weeks,” the company said.
Russian state media, including the government-funded RT, has been pushing the narrative that the country’s invasion of Ukraine is being done to liberate separatist-held areas in eastern Ukraine.
A MESSAGE FROM ERICSSON
RESTRICTING ACCESS
Facebook will restrict access to Russian state-controlled media across the European Union, Meta vice president of global affairs Nick Clegg said Monday.
“We have received requests from a number of Governments and the EU to take further steps in relation to Russian state controlled media. Given the exceptional nature of the current situation, we will be restricting access to RT and Sputnik across the EU at this time,” Clegg tweeted.
He said the company will continue to “work closely” with governments on this issue.
It is the latest in a series of updates Facebook and other social media platforms have taken after Russia invaded Ukraine last week, a move that’s been widely condemned by U.S. and global leaders.
TOYOTA HIT
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.
Cyber officials urge agencies to armor up
U.S. cybersecurity officials are urging federal agencies and large organizations to remain vigilant against the threat of Russian cyberattacks amid the country’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) updated its “Shields Up” guidance for organizations after Russia’s incursion into eastern Ukraine last week, urging officials to remain “laser-focused on resilience.”
U.S. officials have also sought to bolster precautions among the federal workforce as agencies seek to shore up their cyber defenses.
A notice sent to employees with the U.S. Department of Agriculture late last week and viewed by The Hill went as far as to suggest that employees stock up on food, gas and other supplies as part of a “personal and professional preparedness” plan.
“Have some cash on hand in case ATMs or credit card readers are unavailable,” stated the email from USDA security and technology heads.
BITS AND PIECES
An op-ed to chew on: Ukraine proves cable can still do news, but does it really want to?
Lighter click: Solidarity with posters everywhere
Notable links from around the web:
Here Comes the Full Amazonification of Whole Foods (The New York Times / Cecilia Kang)
What Are the Rules for Celebrities Promoting NFTs? (Wired / Kate Knibbs)
Ukraine’s meme war is a ‘desperate’ cry for help (Protocol / Sarah Roach)
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One last thing: Starlink to Ukraine
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says the company’s Starlink satellite internet service has been activated in Ukraine amid the Russian invasion into the country.
Musk announced that the service was active on Twitter after a Ukrainian official asked for the billionaire to provide the technology on Saturday.
“@elonmusk, while you try to colonize Mars — Russia try to occupy Ukraine! While your rockets successfully land from space — Russian rockets attack Ukrainian civil people! We ask you to provide Ukraine with Starlink stations and to address sane Russians to stand,” Ukraine’s vice prime minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, said in a Twitter post. Federov is also the country’s minister of digital transformation.
“Starlink service is now active in Ukraine. More terminals en route,” Musk tweeted in response.
That’s it for today, thanks for reading. Check out The Hill’s technology and cybersecurity pages for the latest news and coverage. We’ll see you Tuesday.{mosads}
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Daniel H. Black, vice chair of the global Entertainment & Media Practice of Greenberg Traurig, LLP and chair of its West Coast Entertainment & Media Practice, has been named a "Legal Legend" by The Hollywood Reporter (THR).
LOS ANGELES, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Daniel H. Black, vice chair of the global Entertainment & Media Practice of Greenberg Traurig, LLP and chair of its West Coast Entertainment & Media Practice, has been named a "Legal Legend" by The Hollywood Reporter (THR).
To supplement its annual Power Lawyers list, THR created the honor to highlight the extraordinary achievements and contributions of attorneys who have shaped and continue to shape the entertainment industry, according to their website. The few lawyers who receive this honor annually retain the recognition for life. Black has been named to THR's Power Lawyers list multiple times since its inception in 2007.
Black's practice has evolved over the decades in parallel with the public's consumption and viewing habits: from home video and pay-per-view deals, to film, distribution, and streaming content deals. "I've been fortunate in my career to be at the forefront of whatever the next new thing was," Black told the publication. The latest industry trend of content and intellectual property migrating between platforms requires the transactional fluency of an attorney like Black, who possesses decades of experience with traditional entertainment law and has been at the forefront of the legal precedents shaping new media.
Black has committed himself to being adaptive to changes both within the industry and the cultural world at large, giving him a better understanding of each party's needs in a transaction and directly benefiting the clients of Greenberg Traurig. Black told THR about recent negotiations that commenced at the beginning of the pandemic that, when concluded a few months later, had a completely different set of specifications. "The business had changed as we negotiated the deal," he said. "And we needed to address a couple areas because the previous reality no longer existed."
A shareholder in Greenberg Traurig's Los Angeles office, Black's status was forged over a wide-ranging career, both as a private practitioner and as lead in-house counsel on major transactions at film studios, television networks, streaming services, and web content producing entities. He routinely advises senior entertainment and media executives on their overall legal and business strategies and has leveraged his knowledge and experience to further social justice and the equitable evolution of the entertainment and media industry.
About Greenberg Traurig's Entertainment & Media Practice: With offices situated in the centers of the entertainment industry, Greenberg Traurig has established an experienced, international multidisciplinary entertainment and media practice. The Greenberg Traurig Entertainment & Media Practice focuses on the music, motion picture, television, sports, internet, digital media, publishing, and theater industries. The team has access to key players in the entertainment industry and provides clients with dedicated legal counsel needed to thrive in today's multidiscipline, multimedia entertainment marketplace. Its entertainment and media attorneys have consistently been ranked by The Hollywood Reporter's "Power Lawyers," Variety's "Dealmakers Impact Report" and "Legal Impact Report," Billboard's "Power Lawyers," The Best Lawyers in America, Chambers USA Guide and Super Lawyers.
About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2400 attorneys in 42 locations in the United States, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East. The firm, often recognized for its focus on philanthropic giving, innovation, diversity, and pro bono, reported gross revenue of over $2 Billion for FY 2021. The firm is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law 100, Am Law Global 100, NLJ 250, and Law360 (US) 400. On the debut 2022 Law360 Pulse Leaderboard, it is a Top 15 firm. Greenberg Traurig is Mansfield Rule 4.0 Certified Plus by The Diversity Lab and net carbon neutral with respect to its office energy usage. Web: http://www.gtlaw.com.
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Usain Bolt named as a co-owner of esports group WYLDE
Wednesday, March 30, 2022KINGSTON, Jamaica— Sprint legend and eight-time Olympic gold medallist, Usain Bolt, has been named as a co-owner of the esports group WYLDE.
Bolt tweeted about the decision on Tuesday, expressing excitement about the new venture.
“It's my turn to own a professional sports team. Super excited! Get ready for something big,” he wrote.
According to reports, WYLDE, which stands for What You Love Doing eSports, was founded two years ago by former JP Morgan investment bankers Steve Daly and David Cronin and is based in Dublin, Ireland.
As for Bolt's role in the group, it was revealed that he will be “involved in a range of activities focused on elevating Wylde's growing brand,” reports said.
“WYLDE is on a journey to becoming one of the biggest brands in the fastest growing sport in the world. In esports, like in track and field, it's critical to have that competitive, winning mentality,” said Bolt.
“I look forward to working with the WYLDE leadership team to help our players to reach their potential, while also taking care of their physical and mental wellbeing,” the retired sprinter added.
Croning added that he believes the partnership with Bolt will serve to enhance WYLDE global appeal.
“Usain coming on board takes WYLDE to the next level. With his vast competitive experience and Olympic-winning mentality, his guidance will be invaluable as we continue to build professional structures to support the development of our players,” he said.
Bolt, since retiring in 2017, is still the holder of the 100 metre and 200 metre world records where he ran 9.58 and 19.19 respectively.
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Since the original description of amyloid-β plaques and tau tangles more than 100 years ago, these lesions have been considered the neuropathological hallmarks of Alzheimer disease (AD). The prevalence of plaques, tangles and dementia increases with age, and the lesions are considered to be causally related to the cognitive symptoms of AD. Current schemes for assessing AD lesion burden examine the distribution, abundance and characteristics of plaques and tangles at post mortem, yielding an estimate of the likelihood of cognitive impairment. Although this approach is highly predictive for most individuals, in some instances, a striking mismatch between lesions and symptoms can be observed. A small subset of individuals harbour a high burden of plaques and tangles at autopsy, which would be expected to have had devastating clinical consequences, but remain at their cognitive baseline, indicating 'resilience'. The study of these brains might provide the key to understanding the 'black box' between the accumulation of plaques and tangles and cognitive impairment, and show the way towards disease-modifying treatments for AD. In this Review, we begin by considering the heterogeneity of clinical manifestations associated with the presence of plaques and tangles, and then focus on insights derived from the rare yet informative individuals who display high amounts of amyloid and tau deposition in their brains (observed directly at autopsy) without manifesting dementia during life. The resilient response of these individuals to the gradual accumulation of plaques and tangles has potential implications for assessing an individual's risk of AD and for the development of interventions aimed at preserving cognition. | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2556663536822/ai-can-spot-heart-conditions-in-unsuspecting-patients | 2022-04-01T01:17:22Z |
SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. — Dolly Parton is offering her thanks and praise for the many people who are fighting fires and offering help to wildfire victims in Sevier County.
“I’ve been keeping up with everything going on with the fires near my home area. It looks scary on TV, but I’m proud of how everyone in the area has pulled together like they always do," Dolly said. "I’m especially proud of the brave men and women who are working to contain the fire."
Dolly said she is staying in touch with her people at Dollywood to keep track of how people in the area are doing as crews continue to battle fires in Wears Valley and Seymour, saying they have assured her things are okay.
"I know there are some folks who have been affected, and I hope that you will join me in saying a prayer for them," she said.
Dolly was instrumental in providing direct help to the many victims of the November 2016 Sevier County wildfires through her "My People" fund.
As of 6 p.m. Thursday, more than 100 structures were affected by the Wears Valley fire. In Seymour, crews were fighting a 652-acre fire off Millstone Gap Road near the Blount-Sevier County line.
As many as 11,000 homes were evacuated in Sevier County.
If you would like to help people affected by the wildfires, we have a list of resources and ways to help at this link. | https://www.kvue.com/article/life/people/dolly-parton-sevier-county-wildfires/51-d9838e80-7910-4e12-a7a1-ed82a755af47 | 2022-04-01T01:17:23Z |
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'We are not hands-off' - Taoiseach rejects suggestion govt is relaxed about Covid spread
The Government is not taking a “hands-off” approach to Covid-19, the Taoiseach has said.
Micheál Martin rejected any suggestion that Government is relaxed about the spread of Covid-19 in the community, as case numbers soar.
Tens of thousands of cases have been recorded in Ireland in the last week, as health officials warn of major pressures on hospitals.
As of yesterday morning (Wednesday March 30), there were 1,610 Covid-19 patients in hospital, with 49 in intensive care.
Mr Martin said today (Thursday March 31): "We have been guided all along by public health and public health advice.
“This is a highly transmissible variant. Much more transmissible than any variant we have witnessed before.”
But he said it is less virulent, with fewer people seriously ill in hospital and in intensive care.
He acknowledged there is serious pressure on hospitals, but he rejected calls from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) and the Irish Association for Emergency Medicine for a return to mask-wearing indoors and home-working.
“Suggesting that if we just brought in masks it would change all that doesn’t cut it,” he told RTÉ radio.
“The guidance is that people should wear masks.
“The regulatory situation wouldn’t change the hospital pressures, is the point I’m making.”
In Ireland, there is no longer a mandatory requirement to wear masks indoors or on public transport.
Mr Martin insisted: “It is extraordinarily hard to stop this particular variant.”
He said Government advice is to wear masks and no further guidance has been issued by Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan.
He also suggested there are some tentative signs that the worst of the current wave could be easing.
“Hopefully we are seeing some positive signals in terms of this wave of this variant,” Mr Martin said.
“We are not hands-off. We are putting a new advisory group together to really advise Government over the next 12 months.”
He also played down calls for a return to remote working.
“Not all offices are fully returned. We are still on the phased basis.”
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Tommy Thompson, just weeks removed from leading the University of Wisconsin System, met with former President Donald Trump on Thursday for a talk about “Wisconsin politics,” a former aide said.
Thompson was elected to four terms as Wisconsin's governor, and earlier this year declined to rule out another bid. Thompson, 80, spent almost two years atop the university system before leaving earlier this month.
Bill McCoshen, a former chief of staff to Thompson when he served as governor, said the two met at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort.
“The primary topic was Wisconsin politics," McCoshen said. “They talked about the gubernatorial race, the Senate race and what it will take to win in Wisconsin. The topic of running for governor may have come up, but the purpose was to talk about Wisonsin politics more broadly.”
A Trump spokesman did not respond to a request for comment.
McCoshen said he expected Thompson to make a decision in April. The primary is in August. Former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch, businessman Kevin Nicholson and state Rep. Timothy Ramthun are Republicans vying to take on Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.
Thompson was first elected to the Legislature in 1966 and was first elected governor in 1986. He resigned midway through his fourth term to serve as Health and Human Services secretary under then-President George W. Bush, and ran briefly for president in 2008. | https://www.milfordmirror.com/news/article/Thompson-and-Trump-meet-to-talk-politics-17049815.php | 2022-04-01T01:17:24Z |
Who is Madison Cawthorn, the freshman congressman causing headline chaos for the GOP?
By Rachel Janfaza, Melanie Zanona, Manu Raju, Alex Rogers and Marshall Cohen, CNN
Rep. Madison Cawthorn — the freshman Republican representing North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District in the US House of Representatives — has in recent weeks become the center of chaos within the GOP.
At 26 years old, the youngest member of Congress has sparked uproar in the Republican Party after claiming on a podcast that people in Washington have invited him to participate in orgies and used cocaine in front of him — the latest incident in a string of controversies surrounding Cawthorn that include calling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a “thug” and the Ukrainian government “incredibly evil.”
The comments from the political newcomer, who faced charges in March for driving with a revoked license for the second time in five years, have drawn the ire of members of his own party.
CNN reported on Wednesday that Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina is throwing his weight behind one of Cawthorn’s primary opponent — an extraordinary broadside against a fellow Republican from his home state, as internal frustration with the controversial MAGA firebrand reaches a boiling point.
According to multiple sources familiar with the discussions, other GOP lawmakers who are at their wits’ end with Cawthorn are also considering endorsing one of his challengers, amid growing concerns that the North Carolina Republican is dragging down the entire party with his problematic behavior.
Ahead of the Tar Heel State’s May 17 primary, Cawthorn is facing a number of opponents, including: state Sen. Chuck Edwards, whom Tillis said he is endorsing; Michele Woodhouse, a self-described “business-woman and political activist”; Bruce O’Connell, a hotel and restaurant operator; Rod Honeycutt, a retired US Army colonel; Matthew Burril, a businessman and local economic leader; and Wendy Nevarez, a Navy veteran.
Cawthorn’s challengers are trying to take advantage of his numerous controversies, including his speech on January 6, 2021, in which he urged those at then-President Donald Trump’s “Save America” rally to contest the election.
Controversial from the start
Cawthorn — who was partially paralyzed in a 2014 car accident and was the owner of a real estate investment company as well as a motivational speaker prior to his time on Capitol Hill — caused contention even before entering the halls of Congress.
In 2020, he scored a stunning political upset when he won the GOP nomination for the House seat of then-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, despite Trump endorsing one of his GOP primary opponents.
After winning the primary runoff, the young Republican — who turned 25 before the general election, making him eligible to serve in the House — received the backing of Trump and was lauded for his charisma and appeal to younger voters.
“He’s 24-years-old, he’s dynamic, he was able to articulate the ability to reach out to younger voters. I’ve heard him referred to by some as ‘The AOC of the right.’ I don’t know if that’ll borne out to be true, but I do think that the generational piece is key here as well,” Chris Cooper, a political science professor at Western Carolina University, said after Cawthorn’s primary victory.
But CNN reported that Cawthorn went on the defensive after photos of a 2017 trip to Adolf Hitler’s vacation house surfaced on Instagram. He wrote that the visit had been on his “bucket list for awhile” and “did not disappoint.”
Allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct made against Cawthorn by several women when he was in college also surfaced after he began his political career. For his part, Cawthorn has said, “I have never done anything sexually inappropriate in my life.”
Election lies
Cawthorn has become closely allied with Trump and voted to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Since then, however, the North Carolina congressman has contradicted himself when it comes to his statements on the 2020 election.
In January 2021, Cawthorn admitted that there was no fraud in the 2020 election after he voted to sustain the objection to electoral votes from Arizona and Pennsylvania when Congress met to certify then-President-elect Joe Biden’s victory.
“Yes, I think I would say that the election was not fraudulent,” he told CNN at the time. “You know, the Constitution allowed for us to be able to push back as much as we could and I did that to the amount of the constitutional limits that I had at my disposal. So now I would say that Joseph R. Biden is our president.”
Yet last August, Cawthorn suggested there could be “bloodshed” over future elections as he pushed false claims about election security and voter fraud.
Speaking at a North Carolina county GOP event, Cawthorn repeated the lie about US election systems being “rigged” and “stolen,” something he said would “lead to one place, and that’s bloodshed” if it continued.
“And I will tell you, as much as I am willing to defend our liberty at all costs, there’s nothing that I would dread doing more than having to pick up arms against a fellow American. And the way that we can have recourse against that is if we all passionately demand that we have election security in all 50 states,” the North Carolina Republican said at the time.
Cawthorn spokesman Luke Ball told CNN in a statement at the time, “Congressman Cawthorn is CLEARLY advocating for violence not to occur over election integrity questions.”
“He fears others would erroneously choose that route and strongly states that election integrity issues should be resolved peacefully and never through violence,” Ball said.
Ball maintained in August that “Congressman Cawthorn’s views on the 2020 election have remained consistent.”
In Feburary, Cawthorn filed a lawsuit to shut down efforts by liberal activists to disqualify him from running for Congress because of his role in the January 6 insurrection. Cawthorn spoke at Trump’s January 6, 2021, rally and posted militant tweets in the run-up to the attack on the US Capitol.
In their challenge, lawyers for the group Free Speech For People said Cawthorn essentially aided and abetted the insurrection, and should be disqualified from office because he “was involved in efforts to intimidate Congress and the Vice President into rejecting valid electoral votes and subvert the essential constitutional function of an orderly and peaceful transition of power.”
A federal judge in early March shut down the legal challenge to Cawthorn’s candidacy, but the liberal activists, legal scholars and anti-Trump Republicans who oppose Cawthorn asked the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals to step in and revive their challenge.
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Cost of living: Five million households now in 'fuel stress' as energy price cap rises to almost £2k
There are calls for an emergency budget as an unprecedented increase in the energy price cap is applied, with warnings of worse to come when bills start to reflect the effects of Russia's war in Ukraine.
Friday 1 April 2022 02:05, UK
The day that 22 million households have been dreading has finally arrived.
April Fool's Day sees the energy price cap rising by a record sum to help account for surging wholesale prices - with bills yet to even reflect the impact of Russia's war in Ukraine.
It was announced in February that customers on default tariffs paying by direct debit would see an average annual increase of £693, from £1,277 to £1,971 from 1 April while pre-payment customers are enduring a hike of £708 from £1,309 to £2,017.
A think-tank specialising in living standards warned that the bill shock would push 2.5 million families in England alone into so-called "fuel stress", taking the total number of homes spending at least 10% of their incomes on energy to five million.
But the squeeze from bills is not limited just to energy with the likes of broadband, mobile and water bills, council tax and national insurance contributions also rising this month, with help from the chancellor to offset the pain only going so far.
Why is my energy bill rising so much?
The cost of energy is, by far, the single biggest driver of rising prices across the economy as it is reflected in a range of things from food to steel prices, at petrol stations and, of course, in your household energy bill.
While oil costs were going up last year as demand returned following COVID lockdowns, a far more toxic cocktail of price pressures was forcing up natural gas costs.
They hit unprecedented levels in the autumn and spiked again just before Christmas.
European nations have suffered in particular because of historically low stocks at a time of strong competition globally for gas.
In the UK, a total of 31 household suppliers have collapsed over the past 15 months - ultimately paying the price for poor business models that could not handle price shocks.
But only part of that shock is now reflected in the energy price cap.
How worried should I be about next winter?
It is predicted there is worse to come in October, when the cap is due to be updated again.
According to the latest analysis from energy research specialist Cornwall Insight, the average bill could rise by a further £500 as it takes into account, for the first time, the latest wave of raw energy price spikes caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the resulting sanctions on Moscow.
While it is early days, the prospect of such a rise is frightening heading into the cold winter months, with charities warning that the choice between heating and eating for millions will become even more stark.
What is the government doing to help?
Rishi Sunak had already revealed, in February, how he would support families with rising energy bills.
A £9.1bn package sees 80% of households receiving £350 in total.
It is broken down by a £150 rebate for properties in council tax bands A-D in England.
All properties secure a £200 reduction in energy bills, but only from October, through the Energy Bills Support Scheme.
However, that money will be recovered, gradually, through bills at a later date.
The Warm Homes Discount scheme is being extended until 2025/26 helping three million households while it is estimated that funding for energy efficiency measures will help 450,000 homes cut £300 off their bills.
Why is the chancellor not going further?
Critics have accused him of missing a big opportunity during last week's spring statement, with Labour calculating that families stand to be more than £2,600 worse off over the next 12 months.
But the government's message has been consistent: making work pay is best for families and the public finances too as the country's debt mountain balloons to £2.3trn.
It has pointed to rises in the national minimum wage and national living wage coming into effect today as the crown jewel of its support, saying the lowest-paid 2.5 million people will benefit from the lift.
Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng said: "While no government can control the global factors pushing up the cost of everyday essentials, we will absolutely act wherever we can to mitigate rising costs.
"With more employees on the payroll than ever before, this government will continue to stand up for workers."
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However, the TUC demanded Mr Sunak return to the Commons as millions of families were at "breaking point".
The union organisation argued there was a clear case for an "emergency budget" to boost the minimum wage to at least £10 an hour and cut energy bills through new grants paid for by a windfall tax on energy and oil company profits.
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Which reusable cotton pads are best?
If you’re looking to make your skincare routine more sustainable, swapping out single-use cotton pads for reusable ones cuts back on landfill waste. And they’ll save you money because you won’t need to keep buying packs of disposable pads every time you run out.
Reusable cotton pads can be washed and reused, and are great if you have sensitive skin. If you’re looking to use them for removing makeup, Greenzla Reusable Makeup Remover Pads is the top — and eco-friendly — choice.
What to know before you buy reusable cotton pads
Material
Not all reusable cotton pads are made from 100% cotton. In fact, many are made from bamboo-cotton blends, and some also add polyester into the mix.
Bamboo is highly renewable and also requires less water and pesticides than cotton cultivation. Some reusable “cotton” pads are actually made all from bamboo. They’re generally indistinguishable from 100% cotton pads and are just as gentle and soft on sensitive skin.
Uses
Popular uses for reusable cotton pads include makeup removal with an eye makeup remover, cleansing the face with micellar water, removing face masks and applying toners or astringents to the face. Unlike disposable cotton pads, reusable ones don’t fall apart or separate during more vigorous use, such as removing long-wear and waterproof makeup. Depending on the texture, some reusable pads can also be gently exfoliating and pair well with a facial or lip scrub.
Shape and size
Most reusable pads come in rounds, which are circular, with a diameter ranging between 2.75-3.75 inches. You can find select pads in square or even heart shapes.
Count
After you use a reusable pad once, you’ll need to wash it, which is why they come in multipacks ranging from 10 to 40 pads. Consider how often you’ll realistically do laundry when choosing how many you want to purchase. More pads mean laundering them less often.
Texture
Many reusable cotton pads have a smooth texture that won’t scratch the skin. However, some are double-sided, with a raised, more exfoliating texture on one side and a smooth surface on the other. You can also find packs that mix exfoliating pads, which feature a scrubby terry cloth surface or a raised one, with ones that feature a velour and smooth surface.
What to look for in quality reusable cotton pads
Holder
Many reusable pads come with a holder that keeps your clean pads tidy and stacked. Holders are made from bamboo, cardboard, plastic, metal or basket material. Some holders are more attractive than others. Consider your bathroom or vanity aesthetic when buying pads that come with a holder.
Laundry bag
Many reusable pads also come with a mesh laundry bag that can also be used to store or transport them. This bag features either a string or zipper closure to keep your pads separate from the rest of your laundry in the washing machine.
Organic
Not all cotton is organic. If you have sensitive skin or use non-toxic skincare, be sure that your pads are organic and do not contain pesticides. Typically, bamboo is not treated with pesticides or chemical fertilizers, but it’s always wise to look for that organic label to be on the safe side.
Also called a finger pouch, reusable pads featuring a pocket provide a place for your fingers to slip inside for a more secure hold while you maneuver them. Some reusable cotton pads instead come with a finger strap.
Color
Most reusable pads are white. However, white shows stains, which is why some manufacturers offer black pads. You can also find multipacks that mix colors such as black, gray, pink, blue and green. Be aware that many colored pads are actually made from microfiber, a synthetic material, and don’t contain cotton or bamboo.
How much you can expect to spend on reusable cotton pads
They range in price from 25 cents to $1.50 per pad.
Reusable cotton pads FAQ
How do you wash reusable cotton pads?
A. First, always follow the care instructions provided by the manufacturer. In general, reusable pads can be placed inside a mesh laundry bag and washed in the washing machine on a cold/gentle cycle. You can also hand-wash them.
Do I need to use makeup remover with a reusable cotton pad?
A. Generally, yes. Saturate the pad with liquid makeup remover and wipe until your makeup is gone. There are specific reusable makeup-remover pads that can remove makeup with water alone, but not all reusable cotton pads are designed to do that.
What’s the best reusable cotton pad to buy?
Top reusable cotton pad
Greenzla Reusable Makeup Remover Pads
What you need to know: A blend of organic cotton and eco-friendly bamboo, these ultra-soft pads will last you years.
What you’ll love: They’re thick, soft and work like a charm to remove makeup when paired with a liquid remover. They don’t tug on the skin, and one double-sided pad can take care of all your removal needs. The green trim is attractive. The 20 pads come with a lidded holder and a mesh laundry bag.
What you should consider: For some consumers, these pads aren’t absorbent enough.
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Spring is here, and with sunnier days ahead, plenty of Bachelor Nation stars have been sharing their best bikini photos.
The Bachelor Season 25 star MJ Snyder was the latest to rock her bikini style and show off her fit physique.
The Bachelor alum MJ Snyder shows off her figure in a pink checkered bikini
MJ Snyder took to Instagram to show off her steamy bikini look.
Sharing a total of three photos in her post, MJ posed outside with the sun giving her a natural glow.
MJ wore a pink and white checkered bikini top with a matching bikini bottom. MJ’s photos also showed off her French tip manicure. In the final image, MJ donned black sunglasses and a pink and white checkered hair clip that matched her bikini print.
While MJ was known for her voluminous blonde curls on The Bachelor Season 25, she went with a straight hairstyle for the photos as her beach blonde hair cascaded down her shoulders.
MJ captioned the post with three pink emojis that captured the color and vibe of her colorful swimwear. The emojis included a pink bikini, pink flower, and flamingo.
Demi Burnett bares all in a black and white two-piece
MJ wasn’t the only Bachelor Nation blonde to capture attention with a set of revealing bikini pics recently.
One of The Bachelor franchise’s biggest personalities, Demi Burnett, also shared some photos of her backside in a fashionable black and white two-piece.
In a set of two photos, Demi turned away from the camera as she looked back at the lens and flaunted her derrière and blonde bangs in the cheeky bikini.
As Monsters and Critics previously reported, Demi’s suggestive caption on the post read, “I just really want to sit on a cake. A pink cake. It would start sensual, but would get sexual fast. Share your cake sitting experiences.”
Demi also gave her 1.1million followers a view of the front of the two-piece in another post.
Demi captioned the post, “Raise your hands if you avoid demands. I showered and got ready today this is big for me #pda #demiavoidance #autism.”
Both MJ and Demi’s posts received love from their friends and followers. As spring gets underway and summer fast approaches, there will likely be plenty more bikini pics shared by the stars of Bachelor Nation.
The Bachelor is currently on hiatus on ABC. | https://www.monstersandcritics.com/tv/reality-tv/the-bachelors-mj-snyder-wows-in-pink-checkered-bikini/ | 2022-04-01T01:17:27Z |
USDA forecasting higher food, grocery costs in 2022
(Gray News) - It looks like elevated food prices are going to continue this year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The USDA released its Food Price Outlook for 2022 and predicted the cost of groceries would continue to increase to as much as 4%.
According to the Consumer Price Index, grocery and supermarket food prices were already 8.6% higher in February than last year and up nearly 1.5% from January to February in 2022.
As reported by the Associated Press, prices for U.S. consumers have continued to jump recently, leaving families facing the highest inflation rate since 1990.
“We’re getting into this situation where we have spiraling inflation,” said Jay Hatfield, CEO of Infrastructure Capital Advisors. “Inflation in one area drives inflation in another.”
Currently, the CPI reports all food categories are increasing in price other than fresh vegetables. Last year, the beef and veal categories had the most significant price increase of 9.3%, and the fresh vegetable category had the smallest at 1.1%. However, no food categories decreased in price in 2021.
Poultry prices are also expected to increase up to 7%, with egg prices predicted to increase up to 3.5% in 2022.
Overall, grocery store and supermarket food purchases are expected to increase up to 4%, with restaurant purchases or food away from home forecasted to increase up to 6.5%, according to the USDA.
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Bob Iger Predicts Film Business ‘Contracts’ Post-COVID: Moviegoing ‘Just Not Worth It’ for Some
Bob Iger may have led Disney to historic highs at the box office, but in an interview on CNN+, the former CEO added his name to the list of skeptics who think the movie business won’t ever get back to what it was before the COVID-19 pandemic.
“COVID got people a lot more comfortable watching New Media, app-based media in the home,” Iger told CNN’s Chris Wallace in an interview for the network’s new streaming service. “While I don’t think it duplicates the experience in the theater, it is good enough.
“And when you consider what you have to do to go to a theater, which is drive there or commute there in some form and pay for transportation, parking, etc., sit in a large room with a lot of people, to some there’s friction involved and it’s just not worth it,” he added.
While the biggest Hollywood blockbusters have done well in theaters since theaters reopened, including “No Time to Die,” “The Batman” and record breaker “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” films aimed toward older audiences have struggled to find traction as their key demographic has stayed home amid COVID-19 concerns.
Disney witnessed this first-hand with its Oscar-winning film “West Side Story,” which failed to make back its $100 million budget at the box office and, along with most of this year’s Oscar contenders, performed poorly in theaters. On the family side, Disney’s “Encanto” did decently during a one-month theatrical run in theaters this past winter. But Iger successor Bob Chapek said that its release on Disney+ was the “catalyst” that turned it into a cultural phenomenon.
Despite the pivot to streaming, Disney is still keeping a foot firmly planted in theaters with its biggest franchises, as Marvel Studios’ upcoming sequels to “Doctor Strange” and “Black Panther” are expected to be pre-pandemic-level hits barring a major COVID infection surge hurting customer confidence in moviegoing, and even though should still get a significant turnout from younger audiences. The studio is also heavily promoting the summer Pixar film “Lightyear” as a theatrical release after moving “Turning Red” to Disney+.
Iger believes that such films will still do well at the box office, but that whenever COVID-19 truly enters its endemic stage, the theatrical market will remain permanently diminished.
“I happen to think that people will still want to go to the movies, certain movies, and they won’t want to go to as many as they were going to,” he said. “So I don’t think the business disappears. I think it transforms and we’re seeing that already. And I don’t think in a post-COVID world, it returns to what it was before. I think it contracts.”
Iger’s full interview with Chris Wallace is available on CNN+. | https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/bob-iger-predicts-film-business-005232214.html?src=rss | 2022-04-01T01:17:27Z |
Police investigating multiple offences in Beechworth
Police are investigating multiple incidents in Beechworth, including a car theft and attempted break-in.
The incidents, on Wednesday night or Thursday morning, included an attempted burglary at the town's kindergarten at Mayday Hills.
The offenders accessed a play area, removed fly screens and tried to gain access, but were unsuccessful.
An unlocked vehicle was also targeted on Hodge Street, with loose change taken.
A car was also stolen from a garage on Lower Stanley Road, and another vehicle at the property had coins stolen.
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The stolen orange 2017 Toyota Corolla hatchback, with plates 1OW3BY, remains outstanding.
"We're calling for assistance from the public," Sergeant Mal Clarke said.
"Anyone with information or CCTV can call police or Crime Stoppers.
"People should also ensure their valuables are removed and their cars are locked."
It's unclear if the incidents are linked.
Anyone with information can call (03) 5728 1032 or 1800 333 000.
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SÃO PAULO, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GERDAU S.A. (NYSE: GGB, B3: GGBR3, GGBR4) hereby announces that the Form 20-F related to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at http://sec.gov and with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Brazil (CVM) at http://cvm.gov.br and it is also available at the Company's Investor Relations website at https://ri.gerdau.com/en/
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NEW YORK, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Football Business Awards (FBA), considered the industry's foremost and prestigious accolade, has shortlisted TECNO's #AnnounceYourself Augmented Reality (AR) Campaign for the 2022 Best Brand Activation Involving Football. Blending the most advanced AR immersive technology, a storied club and the aspirations of football fans all over the world, the #AnnounceYourself campaign was a runaway success, catching the eyes of many football executives and professionals all around the world.
Into its 10th year, the FBA celebrates the vital role that clubs and businesses play shaping the football industry, and enabling every game to be a success, both on and off the pitch. It recognizes outstanding successes such as excellence in football media, marketing efficiency, as well as business and technology innovation. With an illustrious judging panel selected for their particular experience and expertise, the FBA has grown into a significant annual networking event in the industry.
In the capacity of being Manchester City's Global Official Handset Partner, TECNO created a metaverse-like experience for fans to interact with the club set in Man City. This AR experience saw fans journeying through the club, in a simulated reality akin to a football metaverse. From visiting the Etihad Stadium and Man City Football Academy training campus, to signing a new contract, selecting their squad number, and mingling with first-team players, the AR campaign accorded football fans a ticket to live out their dreams supporting their favorite club.
Users could also take part in the 3D penalty shootout games before showing off their skills and scores on social media. The AR experience campaign culminated in a grand lucky draw where lucky contestants won rare VIP matchday tickets and travel to a Manchester City home fixture during the season.
This campaign received recognition from the judging panel behind the FBA because it reflects a turning point in how technology can be integrated into our passions and to utilize platforms such as AR to unite fans and allow them to share common experiences, such as playing football or supporting a club.
With this AR campaign, TECNO has not only demonstrated the far-reaching effects of utilizing sports marketing but also worked to cement the brand's presence on the global stage. This reflects TECNO's mission as a technology company to bring to consumers, an innovative brand experience through cutting-edge technology and marketing.
The FBAs were designed to celebrate excellence and acknowledge success in the business of football. The Awards recognize the essential role that business plays in football, the positive impact of football on the community and the vital role played by the businesses which serve the game. This is the event at which all the achievements off the pitch are celebrated at the end of each year. With an illustrious judging panel selected for their particular experience and expertise, the FBA has grown into a significant annual networking event in the industry.
With "Stop At Nothing" as its brand essence, TECNO is committed to unlocking the best contemporary technologies for progressive individuals across global emerging markets, giving them elegantly designed intelligent products that inspire consumers to uncover a world of possibilities. This recognition by the FBA marks an important milestone for TECNO, and the global smartphone manufacturer looks forward to bringing forth even more innovations in the coming years.
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WHO warns of virulent COVID variant risk
Wednesday, March 30, 2022GENEVA,�Switzerland�(AFP) — The World Health Organization on Wednesday laid out three possible paths that the COVID-19 pandemic might follow in 2022 — with a new, more virulent variant the worst-case scenario.
The WHO said the most likely way forward was that the severity of disease caused by the virus would wane over time, due to greater public immunity.
But the UN health agency also said a more dangerous variant of concern than Omicron could be lurking round the corner.
The WHO released its updated COVID-19 Strategic Preparedness, Readiness and Response Plan, with the organisation's chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus hoping it will be the last.
It lays out three possible scenarios for how the third year of the pandemic will pan out.
"Based on what we know now, the most likely scenario is that the virus continues to evolve, but the severity of disease it causes reduces over time as immunity increases due to vaccination and infection," Tedros told a press conference.
He said periodic spikes in cases and deaths might occur as immunity wanes, which may require occasional booster vaccinations for vulnerable people.
"In the best-case scenario, we may see less severe variants emerge, and boosters or new formulations of vaccines won't be necessary," he said.
"In the worst-case scenario, a more virulent and highly transmissible variant emerges. Against this new threat, people's protection against severe disease and death, either from prior vaccination or infection, will wane rapidly."
Tedros said that scenario would require significantly altering the currently-available vaccines, and then making sure they get delivered to the people most vulnerable to severe disease.
Maria Van Kerkhove, the WHO's technical lead on COVID-19, said the virus still has "a lot of energy left", going into the third year of the pandemic.
Last week, more than 10 million new cases and 45,000 deaths were reported to the WHO, which said the number of new infections would be far higher as testing rates have dropped.
At the end of last week, more than 479 million confirmed cases had been registered throughout the pandemic, and more than six million deaths, although WHO acknowledges that the true toll could be several times higher.
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AUSTIN, Texas — Austin ISD leaders said they have been told by U.S. officials that children from Ukraine could soon be finding their way to the district.
School representatives confirmed the news to KVUE after AXIOS Austin released a report stating that the nation is preparing to welcome up to 100,000 Ukrainians through it's refugee program. Texas is slated to help 12,000 resettle.
A spokesperson for the district told AISD that they were alerted by the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program to expect Ukraine refugees in their schools soon.
When reached by KVUE on Thursday, the district said it currently doesn't have many details to share. However, they said they hope to release more information once they have it.
The district also told AXIOS that its translation office has contacted vendors about hiring Russian and Ukrainian interpreters.
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DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Poker Lotto" game were:
AD-7C-6D-8H-9H
(AD, 7C, 6D, 8H, 9H)
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Poker Lotto" game were:
AD-7C-6D-8H-9H
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Representative Of Congressman Adrian Smith To Make Northeast Nebraska Mobile Office Stop
SOUTH SIOUX CITY – A series of staff mobile office hours will be upcoming for constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE). According to a release, all are invited to meet with a representative of the Congressman’s office in Arthur, South Sioux City, Franklin, Loup City, Burwell...
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Teen who tracked Elon Musk’s plane launches Russian Oligarch Jets account
Jack Sweeney, the teenager who made headlines tracking Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s private plane, has launched another Twitter account that tracks planes of Russian oligarchs amid the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Bloomberg News reported on Monday.
Sweeney told Bloomberg he created Russian Oligarch Jets — @RUOligarchJets — after receiving requests as the U.S. and its allies unveiled sweeping sanctions on Moscow and its elite.
Russian Oligarch Jets has tracked the helicopters, private jets and commercial-sized airplanes of prominent Russians, including Chelsea Football Club owner Roman Abramovich, the nation’s wealthiest person, according to Bloomberg.
“The aircrafts these oligarchs have are absolutely crazy,” Sweeney, 19, told Bloomberg, saying that Russia’s wealthy love to fly in commercial-sized aircraft such as the Airbus A319 and Boeing 737.
“Their planes are huge compared to other jets,” he added.
Reports emerged last month that Musk had offered Sweeney $5,000 to shut down a Twitter account that tracks his private flights.
“I don’t love the idea of being shot by a nutcase,” Musk said in the direct message to Sweeney, according to Protocol.
Sweeney also runs 15 flight-tracking accounts using a bot he created that automatically posts when a celebrity’s flight leaves or lands at an airport.
Sweeney’s account tracking Musk’s flights has the most followers, with more than 97,000, and its popularity led Musk to send a direct message to Sweeney.
“Any chance to up that to $50k?” Sweeney reportedly replied, apparently getting no response to his counteroffer. “It would be great support in college and would possibly allow me to get a car maybe even a Model 3.”
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OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — A $64.1 billion supplemental state budget that spends on statewide programs ranging from homelessness and behavioral health to the ongoing COVID-19 response was signed Thursday by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee.
The supplemental plan builds off of the $59 billion, two-year spending plan adopted by the Legislature last year, and benefited from the significant influx of revenues the state has seen over the past year. Additionally, lawmakers used more than $1 billion in remaining pandemic-related federal relief funds in the budget.
More than $800 million is allocated for homelessness and housing, including $50 million to transition unhoused people from unsanctioned camps to housing.
Inslee specifically called out the efforts on addressing homelessness, saying that lawmakers “gave us relief that is big, that is bold, and that is fast.”
While there are no general tax increases in the plan, there are also no across-the-board tax cuts, something Republicans had argued for throughout the legislative session that ended March 10.
“It’s been easy to explain to my constituents why Republicans opposed this budget – all I have to do is point to how the costs of living have continued to rise in the weeks since it was adopted, and the huge revenue surplus the Democrats had available,“ Republican Sen. Lynda Wilson said in a statement.
A small business tax credit was included that would affect about 125,000 small businesses in the state, and was among the bills signed by Inslee Thursday.
Starting in January, businesses making less than $125,000 a year would pay no state business taxes, and those making up to $250,000 a year, business taxes will be cut in half.
The supplemental operating budget also spends state or federal money on things like adding more social supports like nurses and counselors for students, increasing rates to vendors providing services to people with developmental disabilities or long-term care needs and shoring up the state’s paid family leave program, which officials warned was nearing a deficit.
It also allots funding for raises for state workers. According to the Office of Financial Management, about 63,800 general government employees will get a 3.25% general wage increase, about 6,700 state corrections workers will get a 4% general wage increase and about 1,200 state patrol officers will get a 10% general wage increase. The last general wage increase for represented employees was July 1, 2020.
The operating budget also transfers more than $2 billion to the nearly $17 billion, 16-year transportation revenue package that Inslee signed last week. The plan leaves about $3 billion in total reserves.
Inslee had several full or partial vetoes of bills, including a section of a bill that would have expanded the state’s existing warehouse sales and use tax to include smaller warehouses of at least 100,000 square feet. In his veto notice, Inslee said that while he understood the importance of manufacturing and warehousing to rural economies, he said the tax incentives in the bill were overly broad.
Inslee on Thursday also signed a $1.5 billion state construction budget that spends on areas ranging from housing, homelessness, behavioral health facilities, and seismic upgrades at public schools. | https://www.milfordmirror.com/news/article/Washington-governor-signs-64-1-billion-17049827.php | 2022-04-01T01:17:30Z |
A Government minister has accepted that they will have to "do a whole lot more" to help with rising fuel costs and the escalating cost of living crisis, in addition to measures already introduced.
Speaking in the Dáil, Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan said the Ukraine invasion by Russia is central to the rising fuel costs, but said costs had been rising prior to that.
He said the €200 energy grant will come into play next week. "It won't cover the cost of the increases but it will help cushion the blow. It was important that we had that ready," Minister Ryan said.
He said the reduction of excise was another measure they have taken to reduce the cost of fuel.
In addition, the increase in grants for home insulation will also help.
"This is the best way of responding to the crisis - to actually reduce the cost and reduce the use of fuel," Minister Ryan said.
These measures would "reduce the influence of the Russian government in our economic affairs," Minister Ryan said.
They have also reduced the cost of public transport, Minister Ryan said.
"We are going to have to do a whole lot more," he said.
"We are going to have to be targeted in what we do, to those houses most at risk of fuel poverty," Minister Ryan said.
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Former top national security officials side with Apple in app store antitrust case
By Brian Fung, CNN
Former senior national security officials, including two ex-CIA directors and a past NSA director, are backing Apple’s app store practices as the iPhone maker fights a critical antitrust case.
The nearly two-dozen security experts and former US officials argued Thursday in a court filing that proposals to force open Apple’s mobile ecosystem — such as requirements that iPhones be able to install apps from outside the official app store — would harm user and national security.
The star-studded list of signatories includes Gen. Michael Hayden and John Brennan, the former CIA directors, along with Mike McConnell, the former director of national intelligence and NSA director. Others signing onto the friend-of-the-court submission include William Evanina, former director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center; the longtime national security expert Richard Clarke; and various others with past roles at the Pentagon, the White House and the Department of Homeland Security.
“Requiring Apple devices to accept third-party apps and app stores necessarily increases the risk of malware on iOS devices, which directly correlates to an increased risk to national security,” the former officials wrote.
The filing comes as Apple seeks to convince a federal appeals court to uphold a lower-court ruling that Apple does not run an illegal monopoly in iOS app distribution. The antitrust case, initially brought by “Fortnite”-maker Epic Games, has been closely watched due to its potential to upend the business models of Apple and Google, the world’s largest app store operators.
In arguing that Apple was a monopolist, Epic had called for the ability to offer its own app store as an alternative way to distribute iOS apps. In 2020, Epic openly flouted Apple’s developer rules on in-app payments, setting the stage for a legal confrontation.
Some of the same proposals demanded by Epic have also been introduced in the form of legislation in Europe, South Korea and the United States. Last week, EU lawmakers announced agreement on a bill that, among other things, could eventually force Apple to permit “sideloading,” or the installation of apps from non-official sources. In Congress, bills such as the Open App Markets Act seek a similar result.
“The national security implications of forced sideloading are front and center in debates on these bills,” the former national security officials wrote. “Rather than leave this kind of regulation to Congress, where it belongs, [Epic] invites the Court to jump into the legislative fray. The Court should decline that invitation.”
For its part, Epic has also benefited from a slew of high-profile friend-of-the-court briefs. In their own filings, dozens of state attorneys general and the Justice Department weighed in on the case in January. While they did not explicitly endorse Epic, they argued the lower court had misapplied US antitrust law in various ways in ruling for Apple.
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Which Dior blushes are best?
Dior is best known for its beautiful designer clothing and accessories, but the brand also offers a full line of luxury beauty products and fragrances. Dior blushes are one of the brand’s standout products, adding the perfect amount of natural color to give you a healthy glow.
Dior blushes are available in both powder and cream formulas, so there’s an option no matter your skin type. Their high-quality ingredients offer vibrant color that can last all day. If you’re looking for a highly pigmented blush that’s available in a variety of flattering shades, Dior Rouge Blush is the bestselling option.
What to know before you buy a Dior blush
Formula
Dior blushes are available in two formulas: powder or cream.
Powder blushes are the most common option, so they’re the most widely used. They come in a compact and are applied with a brush. Powder formulas have a dry texture that has a lightweight look and feel on the skin. They can be fairly sheer, so they also look more natural on the skin, but you can build them up to get a more intense color if you prefer.
Powder blush works extremely well for oily skin because its dry texture helps absorb oil to reduce shine. It may not be the best option for dry or mature skin because it can settle in fine lines and cling to dry patches.
Cream blushes have a more emollient texture that glides easily over the skin. They contain moisturizing ingredients, making them ideal for dry or mature skin. Because of the hydrating formula, they have a dewy finish, so they can help your skin look fresh and youthful.
Cream blushes come in a small pot, container or compact and can be applied with your fingers, a brush or a sponge. However, they aren’t the best fit for oily skin because they can make you look shiny. A cream blush doesn’t last as long on the skin as a powder formula, either.
Finish
Dior blushes are available in three finish options: matte, satin and shimmer.
- Matte: Dior matte blushes don’t have any shine, shimmer or glitter, so they don’t reflect the light. They have a flat finish that works well for oily or combination skin because it won’t make your skin look greasy. Matte blushes tend to wear longer on the skin.
- Satin: Dior satin blushes have a slight sheen that’s flattering on most skin types. Their finish resembles real skin, so they can look very natural. They don’t contain any noticeable shimmer or glitter particles.
- Shimmer: Dior shimmer blushes contain mica shimmer particles that give them an obvious shine. They’re particularly flattering for dull skin since they help brighten up the complexion.
Shade range
Dior blushes come in a relatively natural shade range, so you can find options that suit most skin tones. You can choose from Dior blushes in pink, rose, peach, bronze, nude and berry shades that coordinate with some Dior lipstick shades to help you create a flattering monochromatic look.
What to look for in a quality Dior blush
Packaging
Most Dior blushes come in plastic compacts that are easy to toss in your bag and bring with you for touch-ups during the day.
Some compacts have a clear plastic lid that allows you to see the shade even when the lid is closed, which can be convenient if you’re searching through your makeup bag for a particular blush. However, other Dior blushes have a solid lid with a mirror on the inside that makes it easy to check your makeup during the day and freshen it up if necessary.
Wear time
Dior powder blushes wear longer on the skin than cream blushes, but all formulas last at least 6-8 hours. Some Dior powder blushes are formulated for even longer wear. They’re highly pigmented, so their color can remain on the skin for up to 12 hours without fading.
Brush
Some Dior blushes include a small brush to apply the color to your cheeks. While these mini brushes don’t work as well as full-size makeup brushes, they can come in very handy for touch-ups when you’re out and about.
How much you can expect to spend on a Dior blush
Dior blushes cost $39-$145. Most formulas range from $39-$50, but some larger palettes that contain multiple blush shades or blush, bronzer and/or highlighter shades cost $75-$145.
Dior blush FAQ
Are Dior blushes fragrance-free?
A. Most Dior blushes contain artificial fragrances to give the products a pleasant scent. However, because chemical fragrances can sometimes irritate the skin, these blushes may not be the best option for sensitive skin.
What’s the best way to apply Dior blush?
A. Dior powder and cream blushes are best applied with an angled blush brush. The shape fits the curve of your cheek to apply the blush smoothly and precisely. You can also use a makeup sponge or even clean fingers to blend a Dior cream blush over your skin.
What’s the best Dior blush to buy?
Top Dior blush
What you need to know: This highly pigmented blush delivers a bold flush of color that can last all day on the skin.
What you’ll love: The blushes are highly pigmented but buildable, so you can achieve a soft wash of color or an intense flush. The blush shades coordinate with Rouge Dior lipstick shades. They’re available in three finish options. The compacts include a mirror and a brush.
What you should consider: Because they’re so pigmented, there can be a learning curve when applying these blushes.
Where to buy: Sold by Sephora
Top Dior blush for the money
Dior Backstage Rosy Glow Blush
What you need to know: These universally flattering blushes deliver a healthy, natural glow designed to suit your skin tone.
What you’ll love: The Color Reviver technology helps the blush react to your skin’s moisture level to deliver the perfect flush. The formula is buildable to provide custom pigmentation. The color lasts all day on the cheeks.
What you should consider: Because it’s somewhat sheer, it can require several layers to show up well on darker skin tones.
Where to buy: Sold by Sephora
Worth checking out
Dior Backstage Glow Face Palette
What you need to know: This convenient palette contains four shades of blush and highlighter to give your cheeks a lovely glow, though the shade options are limited.
What you’ll love: The shades can be used together or separately. The powders have a finely milled texture that looks natural on the skin. The shimmery finish adds a healthy glow, but it can be built up for a more intense highlight.
What you should consider: It’s only available in three shade options.
Where to buy: Sold by Sephora
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Cost of living: The bill shock is unprecedented and Sunak's aid will only soften the blow
Sky's Ed Conway says attempts to put a cost on the hit ahead for "average" households is almost impossible but he sets out how rising bills will be softened through the chancellor's spring statement measures.
Friday 1 April 2022 01:25, UK
Never before has there been an economic experience quite like this.
Never before have households around the country faced as severe an increase in their bills as they will this year.
The sharp rise in energy bills which kicks in on Friday is perhaps the most obvious of all these price increases. But this is not the only big change we will see reflected in our outgoings in the coming months.
There is the panoply of changes to our taxes, some of which will be negated by the measures in the chancellor's spring statement.
There is the rising cost of living, pushing up costs of items in the shops. There is the real-terms cut soon kicking in on benefits and pensions, not to mention the end of the VAT aid for hospitality businesses.
Even were it not for the tsunami of rising price pressures from overseas, this would add up to a serious challenge for Britons' living standards. Put it all together and you see why the Office for Budget Responsibility expects this year to see the biggest fall in real household disposable incomes in modern record.
However attempting to get a grip on what this means in practice for the average household is very difficult indeed.
In part this is because there is no such thing as an average household. In part it is because the range of measures implemented in the spring statement are designed to soften the blow for different income groups.
Read more: Will the chancellor have to return in the autumn with more money?
To see what I mean, let's try to take a step back and think about what's happening here, starting with the "average household".
Now, according to Ofgem the "average energy bill" will increase by £693 to £1,971 as of today. This is, we all know by now, an unprecedented increase, but those inverted commas really matter, since this number is really just an illustration.
In fact, when Ofgem calculates the price cap it is putting a price limit not on a total bill - illustrative or otherwise - but on a unit of gas or electricity. So while some households might see an impact similar to the numbers they read about in headlines, in practice the dent in their incomes could be very different - and depends in large part on how much power and heat they need and use.
Even so, let's stick with our "average household" and consider the other things coming their way.
Up until the recent spring statement, the median household was facing a big squeeze from rising taxes: the health and social care levy and frozen income tax thresholds which, all told, were set to cost a further £430 or so.
However, the spring statement, with its increase in the National Insurance threshold, will wipe out £330 of that.
The cut in fuel duty should reduce families' costs by a further £100 or so - though note that this figure doesn't take any account of the increase in costs charged by petrol companies.
On top of this, the chancellor's council tax cut and energy bill rebates should reduce costs by the "average household" by a further £190.
If you've been doing your sums you'll have worked out that all told - once you've totted up the benefits of the National Insurance threshold increase and subtracted the health and social care levy - the net impact of the chancellor's actions is to increase the "average" household income by £360 or so.
In other words, that's roughly half the increase in the cost of the average energy bill.
But now let's consider the very richest 5% of the population. For these people, the net impact of the chancellor's measures is to reduce their incomes by more than £2,000.
That is on top of bills which could, on the basis of what we know about the distribution of energy bills, could rise to an annual average of £3,000 this month.
Now, many families in each of these income brackets will be able to keep financially afloat even as prices and costs rise.
But the point remains that we have rarely, if ever, seen such abrupt cost increases happening so rapidly in this country. It is a particularly brutal form of inflation.
And while the chancellor's recent measures will slightly soften the blow, they will come nowhere near eliminating the pain for millions across the country. | https://news.sky.com/story/cost-of-living-the-bill-shock-is-unprecedented-and-sunaks-aid-will-only-soften-the-blow-12578978 | 2022-04-01T01:17:32Z |
Todrick Hall bragged about owning his house on Celebrity Big Brother 3, but a lawsuit now claims that he has unpaid rent on that same residence.
While playing on Celebrity Big Brother this past winter, Todrick hurt his image a bit with the way that he was playing the game. It led to a large backlash from fans, former Big Brother houseguests, and members of his cast that went home and watched the live feed coverage.
At first, Todrick said he was protecting his mental health, and that was why he was refusing to talk about his Big Brother experience. He skipped out on the exit interviews at the finale before that, raising a lot of questions about whether or not he would take responsibility for his actions while playing the game.
Recently, Todrick blamed Shanna Moakler for the way he acted toward her, claiming that she was the one that went after him first while he was just trying to cheer her on. The revisionist story doesn’t really jive with what fans saw taking place on the live feeds.
And now, some more bad press has surfaced for Todrick, who has been trying to rebuild his image ever since he left the Big Brother house.
Todrick Hall is accused of owing back rent on his current house
According to TMZ, Todrick is being sued by Avi Lavian, who claims that the former American Idol contestant owes two months of back rent. At a cost of $30,000 per month, the suit claims that Todrick owes $60,000 in total back rent and that Todrick is about 60 days behind in payments.
Below is a video that Todrick posted on YouTube in February of 2021 where he claimed that he bought the home that is at the center of this new controversy. This was a year before he even went on Celebrity Big Brother and spoke at length about the decor he had selected to go inside of his home.
More news from the world of Big Brother
Big Brother legends Rachel Reilly and Janelle Pierzina reviewed Bridgerton Season 2 and shared their thoughts about the latest installment of the Netflix show. It served as a reminder of how fun it might have been for Big Brother fans to watch the ladies play in the same season of the show.
In other exciting news, BB19 cast member Jessica Graf is pregnant. After playing on Big Brother 19, Jessica continued her relationship with Cody Nickson. Since then, the couple has won a season of The Amazing Race, gotten married, and welcomed two other kids into the world.
A new season of the hit reality competition show is coming to CBS this summer. Currently, producers are already working hard at putting together the BB24 cast and it appears that this will be a group of entirely new houseguests playing the game in Summer 2022.
Big Brother 24 airs on CBS in Summer 2022. | https://www.monstersandcritics.com/tv/reality-tv/todrick-hall-from-celebrity-big-brother-sued-for-thousands-in-unpaid-rent/ | 2022-04-01T01:17:33Z |
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Body of missing Nevada teen Naomi Irion found in rural 'gravesite,' authorities say
The body of a Nevada teenager who was allegedly kidnapped from a Walmart parking lot over two weeks ago has been found, authorities said.
Naomi Irion, 18, was last seen inside her car outside a Walmart in Fernley, Nevada, outside Reno, on March 12, according to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office. Surveillance video captured a man getting into the driver's seat of her car and leaving in an unknown direction with Irion in the passenger seat.
A tip regarding her disappearance led investigators to a remote part of neighboring Churchill County on Tuesday, where they found a "possible gravesite" and recovered the body of a woman from the scene, authorities said. On Wednesday, the remains were identified as Irion's by the Washoe County Medical Examiners Office.
Her death is being investigated as a homicide, authorities said Thursday.
"The exact cause of death is known however cannot be released at this time as the circumstances around that event if released would compromise the ongoing investigation," the Lyon County and Churchill County sheriff's offices said in a statement.
No further information is being released at this time due to the ongoing investigation, authorities said.
MORE: Search continues for teen possibly kidnapped in her own car from Nevada parking lot
"We would like to extend our sympathy and condolences to the Irion family and thank all the volunteers for their hard work in trying to find Naomi and bring closure to the family," the Churchill County Sheriff’s Office and the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office said in a joint statement.
Her family recounted the moment they learned the news in an emotional interview with Reno ABC affiliate KOLO on Thursday.
"My husband said don't beat around the bush, just tell us, and they told us and ... it was the worst thing in my life," her mother, Diana Irion, told the station.
“Ever since she went missing I have been preparing for this, I've been crying about this, imaging the worse," Tamara Cartwright, Naomi's sister, said.
Irion was waiting for a shuttle bus on March 12 around 5 a.m. to take her to her job at Panasonic Energy of North America in the Reno area. Her brother reported her missing the following day when she did not come home from work.
The sheriff's office initially characterized her disappearance as "suspicious in nature." After locating her car on March 15 in an industrial park about a mile from the Walmart, the sheriff's office said investigators found evidence suggesting her disappearance was "criminal in nature."
A suspect in the alleged kidnapping was arrested last week. Troy Driver, 41, of Fallon, Nevada, has been charged with first-degree kidnapping and is being held on $750,000 bail following his first court appearance Wednesday, according to KOLO.
MORE: Suspect arrested in alleged kidnapping of teen last seen nearly 2 weeks ago
The FBI was offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to Irion's location. The Lyon County Sheriff's Office also released multiple photos and a video of the man authorities say entered Irion's car in hopes of identifying him.
Driver's next hearing is scheduled for April 5, KOLO reported.
ABC News' Alex Stone contributed to this report.
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SHANGHAI, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 51job, Inc. (Nasdaq: JOBS) ("51job" or the "Company"), a leading provider of integrated human resource services in China, announced today its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year of 2021 ended December 31, 2021.
Fourth Quarter 2021 Financial Highlights:
- Net revenues increased 15.7% over Q4 2020 to RMB1,345.2 million (US$211.1 million)
- Online recruitment services revenues increased 12.0%
- Other human resource related revenues increased 19.0%
- Income from operations was RMB304.6 million (US$47.8 million)
- Fully diluted earnings per share was RMB5.23 (US$0.82)
- Non-GAAP adjusted fully diluted earnings per share[1] was RMB5.99 (US$0.94)
Fiscal Year 2021 Financial Highlights:
- Net revenues increased 19.8% from 2020 to RMB4,420.4 million (US$693.7 million)
- Online recruitment services revenues increased 11.6%
- Other human resource related revenues increased 31.3%
- Income from operations was RMB551.3 million (US$86.5 million)
- Fully diluted earnings per share was RMB9.40 (US$1.47)
- Non-GAAP adjusted fully diluted earnings per share was RMB13.12 (US$2.06)
Fourth Quarter 2021 Unaudited Financial Results
Net revenues for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2021 were RMB1,345.2 million (US$211.1 million), an increase of 15.7% from RMB1,163.1 million for the same quarter in 2020.
Online recruitment services revenues for the fourth quarter of 2021 increased 12.0% to RMB617.7 million (US$96.9 million) compared with RMB551.6 million for the same quarter in 2020, primarily due to an improvement in hiring sentiment, demand and activity from employers in 2021.
Other human resource related revenues for the fourth quarter of 2021 increased 19.0% to RMB727.5 million (US$114.2 million) from RMB611.5 million for the same quarter in 2020. The growth was primarily driven by robust employer demand for seasonal campus recruitment, business process outsourcing and training services in 2021.
Cost of services for the fourth quarter of 2021 increased 29.1% to RMB535.2 million (US$84.0 million) from RMB414.5 million for the same quarter in 2020, primarily due to higher employee compensation expenses, headcount additions and greater direct costs, such as venue rental, media production and technology support, incurred in providing campus recruitment services to employers. Gross profit for the fourth quarter of 2021 increased 8.2% to RMB810.0 million (US$127.1 million) from RMB748.6 million for the same quarter in 2020. Gross margin, which is gross profit as a percentage of net revenues, was 60.2% in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared with 64.4% for the same quarter in 2020.
Operating expenses for the fourth quarter of 2021 increased 28.9% to RMB505.4 million (US$79.3 million) from RMB392.0 million for the same quarter in 2020. Sales and marketing expenses for the fourth quarter of 2021 increased 34.3% to RMB403.6 million (US$63.3 million) from RMB300.6 million for the same quarter in 2020, primarily due to higher employee compensation expenses, staff additions and greater spending on advertising and brand awareness campaigns. Advertising and promotion expenses increased 27.7% to RMB90.0 million (US$14.1 million) for the fourth quarter of 2021 from RMB70.5 million for the same quarter in 2020.
General and administrative expenses for the fourth quarter of 2021 increased 11.3% to RMB101.8 million (US$16.0 million) from RMB91.4 million for the same quarter in 2020, primarily due to higher employee compensation expenses
Income from operations for the fourth quarter of 2021 was RMB304.6 million (US$47.8 million) compared with RMB356.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2020. Operating margin, which is income from operations as a percentage of net revenues, was 22.6% for the fourth quarter of 2021 compared with 30.7% for the same quarter in 2020. Excluding share-based compensation expense, operating margin would have been 24.9% for the fourth quarter of 2021 compared with 33.7% for the same quarter in 2020.
The Company recognized a loss from foreign currency translation of RMB10.9 million (US$1.7 million) in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared with RMB33.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, primarily due to the impact of the change in exchange rate between the Renminbi and the U.S. dollar on the Company's U.S. dollar cash deposits.
The Company recognized a mark-to-market, non-cash loss of RMB10.7 million (US$1.7 million) in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared with RMB9.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2020 associated with a change in fair value of listed equity securities investment in Huali University Group Limited, which is traded on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The Company also recognized RMB3.4 million (US$0.5 million) in professional services fees and administrative expenses related to the proposed going-private transaction in the fourth quarter of 2021.
Other income in the fourth quarter of 2021 included local government financial subsidies of RMB98.6 million (US$15.5 million) compared with RMB14.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2020.
Net income attributable to 51job for the fourth quarter of 2021 was RMB355.2 million (US$55.7 million) compared with RMB342.0 million for the same quarter in 2020. Fully diluted earnings per share for the fourth quarter of 2021 was RMB5.23 (US$0.82) compared with RMB5.01 for the same quarter in 2020.
In the fourth quarter of 2021, total share-based compensation expense was RMB29.9 million (US$4.7 million) compared with RMB35.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2020.
Excluding share-based compensation expense, loss from foreign currency translation and change in fair value of listed equity securities investment, as well as the related tax effect of these items, non-GAAP adjusted net income attributable to 51job for the fourth quarter of 2021 was RMB406.7 million (US$63.8 million) compared with RMB420.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2020. Non-GAAP adjusted fully diluted earnings per share was RMB5.99 (US$0.94) in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared with RMB6.16 in the fourth quarter of 2020.
Fiscal Year 2021 Unaudited Financial Results
Net revenues in 2021 were RMB4,420.4 million (US$693.7 million), an increase of 19.8% from RMB3,689.0 million in 2020
Online recruitment services revenues in 2021 increased 11.6% to RMB2,396.2 million (US$376.0 million) from RMB2,147.3 million in 2020. The increase was primarily due to the improvement in business activity and more recruitment needs of employers in China in 2021.
Other human resource related revenues in 2021 increased 31.3% to RMB2,024.2 million (US$317.6 million) from RMB1,541.6 million in 2020, primarily due to resilient customer demand and usage of the Company's training, campus recruitment, placement and business process outsourcing services.
Cost of services in 2021 increased 32.9% to RMB1,676.7 million (US$263.1 million) from RMB1,261.7 million in 2020, primarily due to higher employee compensation expenses and headcount additions. Gross profit in 2021 increased 13.0% to RMB2,743.7 million (US$430.5 million) from RMB2,427.2 million in 2020. Gross margin was 62.1% in 2021 compared with 65.8% in 2020.
Income from operations in 2021 decreased 36.4% to RMB551.3 million (US$86.5 million) from RMB867.1 million in 2020, primarily due to the significant increase in sales and marketing expenses in 2021. Operating margin was 12.5% in 2021 compared with 23.5% in 2020. Excluding share-based compensation expense, operating margin would have been 15.9% in 2021 compared with 27.4% in 2020.
Net income attributable to 51job in 2021 was RMB640.7 million (US$100.5 million) compared with RMB1,097.3 million in 2020. Fully diluted earnings per share in 2021 was RMB9.40 (US$1.47) compared with RMB16.12 in 2020.
Excluding share-based compensation expense, loss from foreign currency translation, and changes in fair value of listed equity securities investment and long-term investment, as well as the related tax effect of these items, non-GAAP adjusted net income attributable to 51job in 2021 was RMB894.4 million (US$140.4 million) compared with RMB1,243.9 million in 2020. Non-GAAP adjusted fully diluted earnings per share was RMB13.12 (US$2.06) in 2021 compared with RMB18.28 in 2020.
As of December 31, 2021, cash and short-term investments totaled RMB10,587.0 million (US$1,661.3 million) compared with RMB10,761.9 million as of December 31, 2020.
Currency Convenience Translation
For the convenience of readers, certain Renminbi amounts have been translated into U.S. dollar amounts at the rate of RMB6.3726 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate on December 30, 2021 in New York for cable transfers of Renminbi as set forth in the H.10 weekly statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement the consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"), 51job uses non-GAAP financial measures of income before income tax expense, income tax expense, adjusted net income, adjusted net income attributable to 51job and adjusted earnings per share, which are adjusted from results based on GAAP to exclude share-based compensation expense, loss from foreign currency translation and changes in fair value of listed equity securities investment and long-term investment, as well as the related tax effect of these items. The Company believes excluding share-based compensation expense and its related tax effect from its non-GAAP financial measures is useful for its management and investors to assess and analyze the Company's core operating results as such expense is not directly attributable to the underlying performance of the Company's business operations and do not impact its cash earnings. The Company believes excluding loss from foreign currency translation and changes in fair value of listed equity securities investment and long-term investment, as well as the related tax effect, from its non-GAAP financial measures is useful for its management and investors as such translation, mark-to-market gain or loss is not indicative of the Company's core business operations and will not result in cash settlement nor impact the Company's cash earnings. 51job also believes these non-GAAP financial measures excluding share-based compensation expense, loss from foreign currency translation and changes in fair value of listed equity securities investment and long-term investment, as well as the related tax effect of these items, are important in helping investors to understand the Company's current financial performance and future prospects and to compare business trends among different reporting periods on a consistent basis. The presentation of these additional measures should not be considered a substitute for or superior to GAAP results or as being comparable to results reported or forecasted by other companies. The non-GAAP measures have been reconciled to GAAP measures in the attached financial statements.
About 51job
Founded in 1998, 51job is a leading provider of integrated human resource services in China. With a comprehensive suite of HR solutions, 51job meets the needs of enterprises and job seekers through the entire talent management cycle, from initial recruitment to employee retention and career development. The Company's main online recruitment platforms (http://www.51job.com, http://www.yingjiesheng.com, http://www.51jingying.com, http://www.lagou.com, and http://www.51mdd.com), as well as mobile applications, connect millions of people with employment opportunities every day. 51job also provides a number of other value-added HR services, including business process outsourcing, training, professional assessment, campus recruitment, executive search and compensation analysis. 51job has a call center in Wuhan and a nationwide network of sales and service locations spanning more than 30 cities across China.
Safe Harbor Statement
This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "targets," "confident" and similar statements. Among other things, statements that are not historical facts, including statements about 51job's beliefs and expectations, as well as 51job's strategic and operational plans, are or contain forward-looking statements. 51job may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. All forward-looking statements are based upon management's expectations at the time of the statements and involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: execution of 51job's strategies and business plans; growth and trends of the human resource services industry in China; market acceptance of 51job's products and services; competition in the industry; 51job's ability to control costs and expenses; 51job's ability to retain key personnel and attract new talent; relevant government policies and regulations relating to 51job's industry, corporate structure and business operations; seasonality in the business; fluctuations in the value of the Renminbi against the U.S. dollar and other currencies; risks related to acquisitions or investments 51job has made or will make in the future; accounting adjustments that may occur during the quarterly or annual close or auditing process; and fluctuations in general economic and business conditions in China and globally, including the impact of the coronavirus or other pandemic. Further information regarding these and other risks are included in 51job's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of the press release and based on assumptions that 51job believes to be reasonable as of this date, and 51job undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
Contact
Investor Relations, 51job, Inc.
Tel: +86-21-6879-6250
Email: ir@51job.com
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Daylight saving ends in NSW and Victoria on April 3, 2022
BORDER residents can turn their clocks back on Sunday morning when daylight saving ends.
NSW, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and the ACT will mark the end of daylight saving this weekend.
Daylight saving officially ends at 3am on Sunday, with the clocks shifting back to to 2am, which gives everybody an extra hour of sleep.
From Sunday, NSW, Victoria and Tasmania will return to the same time as Queensland, which doesn't observe daylight saving.
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Welder detained after US$700,000 ganja seizure in Portland
Wednesday, March 30, 2022PORTLAND, Jamaica — A 45-year-old welder was detained by police on Tuesday following the seizure of approximately 1000 pounds of ganja in Portland.
Police said the drug has a street value of approximately US$700,000.
The man, whose name is being withheld pending further investigations, is from St Elizabeth.
He was reportedly held with the contraband while driving in Buff Bay.
Police report that about 2:00 pm, a Toyota station wagon motor car being driven by the welder was intercepted. During a subsequent search of the vehicle, the compressed ganja was found inside.
The welder was arrested on reasonable suspicion for breaches of the Dangerous Drugs Act.
The car with the ganja was seized.�
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AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Water Oversight Committee held a special meeting Thursday to discuss the findings of an internal investigation by Austin Water into the three-day boil water notice last month.
Staff with Austin Water presented their findings to the committee, made up of council members, and shared the report detailing what led to the boil water notice in early February.
According to the report, Austin Water staffers did not take immediate action after learning that water at the Ullrich Water Treatment Plant had a high turbidity, meaning the water was appearing cloudy. An internal operation issue led to the increased turbidity in the water, which was made up of "processed solids, mostly comprised of lime," that exceeded regulatory requirements.
The report also laid out steps being taken to ensure a similar issue doesn't happen in the future.
Austin Water Operations Manager Stephanie Sue said part of the solution was having staff vacancies filled.
"They are working harder than ever now. We have a lot of vacancies. They are covering for people who don't exist on my team," Sue told the committee. "So they're working harder than ever and they're not getting paid as much as their peers are."
The utility provider is also adding more training for staff and improving how it monitors treatment plants. Previously, the provider had considered issuing a small refund to customers after the boil water notice but now plans to use that money to invest in system upgrades.
Read the full report, released March 29, online here.
To watch the full Austin Water Oversight Committee oversight meeting, vising the City of Austin's website.
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LEBANON, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania police officer was killed and two others injured Thursday during a shooting that occurred while responding to a domestic disturbance call, Lebanon Mayor Sherry Capello said.
Police officers went to a home in the city at about 3:30 p.m. for the disturbance call. Nearly an hour later gunfire broke out and officers radioed in they were hit, Capello said at a brief news conference.
All three officers were taken to hospitals. One of them has been pronounced dead. A second was in critical condition, but stable, and a third was in stable condition, Capello said.
“This is an extremely difficult moment for everyone,” Capello said.
The suspect, a 34-year-old man from Lebanon, was killed in the shooting, Lebanon Police Chief Todd Breiner said.
“As one can imagine, it's clearly a traumatic event,” Breiner said. “Our guys are strong, but we're human and we have families.”
The slain officer's name is being withheld pending notification of extended family members.
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Fourth Quarter 2021 Highlights
- Total revenue increased to $44.3 million, up 617% year-over-year
- Cryptocurrency datacenter revenue increased to $33.7 million, up 676% year-over-year
- GAAP net loss was $41.4 million for the fourth quarter, including a $42.3 million noncash goodwill impairment charge related to the Support.com business, as compared to a net loss of $0.8 million in the prior year
- Adjusted EBITDA of $19.1 million – in line with February 2022 guidance of $18 million to $20 million
- Adjusted EBITDA margin of 43.2%, compared to 19.2% in the prior year
- Produced 609 bitcoins in the fourth quarter
- Mining capacity of approximately 1.4 EH/s from 17,300 miners as of December 31, 2021
- Adjusted net income of $7.6 million
- Completed acquisition of Spartanburg, SC site and commenced operations at the facility within one week
- Cash, short term investments and cryptocurrency holdings of $84.4 million as of December 31, 2021
Full Year 2021 Highlights
- Total revenue increased to $107.3 million, up 433% year-over-year
- Cryptocurrency datacenter revenue increased to $87.9 million, up 575% year-over-year
- GAAP Net Loss of $44.5 million, including the $42.3 million noncash goodwill impairment charge, as compared to a net loss of $3.3 million in the prior year
- Adjusted EBITDA of $52.9 million – consistent with $52 million estimate provided in March of 2021
- Adjusted net income of $26.8 million
- Produced 1,866 bitcoins during 2021
First Quarter 2022 Highlights
- Mining fleet as of March 31, 2022 consists of approximately 19,400 miners with approximately 1.6 EH/s of capacity
- 17% of hash rate capacity located at Spartanburg, SC less than four months after operations commenced at facility
- 29,600 additional miners contracted for delivery during the balance of 2022 from Bitmain representing approximately 3.1 EH/s of additional capacity
- Received and deployed approximately 11,800 miners in last twelve months with 97% deployed as scheduled
- Over $115 million of liquidity as of March 31, 2022 consisting of over $90 million in cash and fair value of crypto holdings and over $25 million in undrawn financing commitments
- Over $135 million of cash on deposit with Bitmain as of March 31, 2022
FAIRFIELD, Conn., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenidge Generation Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: GREE) ("Greenidge"), a vertically integrated cryptocurrency datacenter and power generation company, today announced financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 and provided an update regarding the first quarter of 2022.
"Consistent with the estimates we released in February, Greenidge demonstrated another strong quarter of significant revenue growth and substantial Adjusted EBITDA generation," said Jeff Kirt, Chief Executive Officer of Greenidge. "During the quarter, in addition to commencing mining operations at our Spartanburg, SC facility within a week of its acquisition, our operations team continued to execute the deployment of our fleet as scheduled. After just four months of operations, our Spartanburg facility houses approximately 17% of our datacenter capacity."
"Since the end of the year, we have fortified our balance sheet with non-dilutive capital and ended the first quarter with over $115 million in liquidity. This puts us on solid footing to execute the deployment of the remaining fleet of over 29,000 miners we have delivering throughout the balance of 2022 from Bitmain, which will bring our total capacity to approximately 4.7 EH/s. Over the last twelve months, our in-house operations team has deployed almost 12,000 new miners and energized substantially all of the equipment into production within days or even hours of receipt. Despite the well-known challenges in the global air freight market, 97% of the machines were received and deployed as scheduled."
Fourth Quarter 2021 Financial Results
Greenidge's revenue for the fourth quarter was $44.3 million, up 617% compared to the prior year. Cryptocurrency Datacenter revenue was $33.7 million, up 676% versus the prior year, and Power and Capacity revenue was $2.2 million, up 19% compared to the prior year. The merger with Support.com on September 14, 2021 added approximately $8.4 million to fourth quarter revenue.
Net loss was $41.4 million for the fourth quarter as compared to a net loss of $0.8 million in the prior year. The fourth quarter included a $42.3 million noncash goodwill impairment charge relating to the Support.com business, a $3.6 million remeasurement adjustment associated with an environmental liability, $2.2 million of expansion costs and $1.2 million of merger and public company filing costs. Excluding these items, Adjusted net income was $7.6 million, compared to Adjusted net loss of $0.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2020.
Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter was $19.1 million, or 43.2% of revenue, compared to the prior year fourth quarter of $1.2 million, or 19.2% of revenue. The significant and continuing expansion of cryptocurrency datacenter operations drove the growth in Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin.
As of December 31, 2021, Greenidge had cash, short term investments and fair value of cryptocurrency holdings of $84.4 million.
Note, Adjusted net income, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin are non-GAAP measures. See the tables attached to this press release for a reconciliation from GAAP to non-GAAP measures and Use of Non-GAAP Information below for more details
Cryptocurrency Datacenter Commentary
Greenidge produced 609 bitcoins during the fourth quarter, compared to 228 bitcoins in the fourth quarter of the prior year. For the full year of 2021, Greenidge produced 1,866 bitcoins, which compared to 1,146 bitcoins in 2020.
As of December 31, 2021, Greenidge had approximately 17,300 miners with an aggregate hash rate capacity of approximately 1.4 EH/s and has additional purchase commitments that are expected to bring the company's total capacity to approximately 49,000 miners and 4.7 EH/s by the end of 2022.
Capital Discussion
During the fourth quarter of 2021, Greenidge successfully closed $72.2 million of public offerings of senior unsecured notes due in 2026, netting proceeds of $66.9 million after commissions, discounts and issuance costs.
During the fourth quarter of 2021, Greenidge also successfully raised $47.4 million in net proceeds through the sale of 2.13 million shares of its class A common stock, pursuant to the previously announced equity purchase agreement. Through March 31, 2022, the Greenidge has raised $51.4 million in net proceeds through the sale of 2.55 million shares of its class A common stock pursuant to the equity purchase agreement.
South Carolina Expansion
During the fourth quarter of 2021, Greenidge completed the acquisition of its facility in Spartanburg, SC, including over 750,000 square feet of buildings and 175 acres of land. The transaction closed on December 7, 2021 and Greenidge commenced operations at the site within a week of the acquisition.
First Quarter 2022 Update
Greenidge anticipates having approximately 19,400 miners at its datacenters in New York and South Carolina as of March 31, 2022 with approximately 1.6 EH/s of capacity. Approximately 17% of the hash rate capacity is located at Greenidge's second facility in Spartanburg, SC. The company has approximately 29,600 additional miners scheduled for delivery from Bitmain throughout the balance of 2022 representing approximately 3.1 EH/s in additional capacity and has over $135 million of cash on deposit with Bitmain associated with the purchase agreements for these miners.
In the twelve months ended March 31, 2022, Greenidge has taken delivery of approximately 11,800 miners, of which 97% arrived as scheduled, with only approximately 370 delayed due primarily to freight vendor performance and a brief Covid-related lockdown in Malaysia during 2021.
Greenidge has liquidity of over $115 million as of March 31, 2022 consisting of over $90 million in cash and fair value of cryptocurrency holdings and over $25 million in undrawn financing commitments.
In late March, at the request of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (the "Department"), Greenidge agreed to extend, for a second time, the deadline for the Department to complete its review of the renewal application for the Title V Air Permit at the company's New York facility. The application was deemed complete by the Department in September 2021 and this second extension is to June 30, 2022. Greenidge continues to operate in New York without interruption during this period and intends to continue to work constructively with the Department to finalize a permit renewal. Greenidge notes that it is not uncommon for renewal applicants to operate for extended periods of time, sometimes years, prior to finalizing a permit renewal and additional future extensions may be requested.
About Greenidge Generation Holdings Inc.
Greenidge Generation Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: GREE) is a vertically integrated cryptocurrency datacenter and power generation company. Greenidge is committed to 100% carbon-neutral datacenter operations at all of its locations by utilizing low-carbon sources of energy and offsetting its carbon footprint.
Use of Non-GAAP Information
To provide investors and others with additional information regarding the financial results of Greenidge (the "Company"), the Company has disclosed in this press release certain non-GAAP operating performance measures of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin and Adjusted net income. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, taxes and depreciation and amortization, which is then adjusted for stock-based compensation and other special items determined by management, including, but not limited to costs associated with the merger with Support.com, costs of becoming a public company (which included the costs of a corporate reorganization from an LLC, public registration of shares and associated costs), business expansion costs, impairment of goodwill and remeasurement of environmental liability. Adjusted EBITDA margin is the percentage of Adjusted EBITDA of revenue. Adjusted net income (loss) is net loss adjusted for the after-tax impacts of special items determined by management, including but not limited to costs associated with the merger with Support.com, costs of becoming a public company (which included the costs of a corporate reorganization from an LLC, public registration of shares and associated costs), business expansion costs, impairment of goodwill and remeasurement of environmental liability. These non-GAAP financial measures are a supplement to and not a substitute for or superior to, the Company's results presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The non-GAAP financial measures presented by the Company may be different from non-GAAP financial measures presented by other companies. Specifically, the Company believes the non-GAAP information provides useful measures to investors regarding the Company's financial performance by excluding certain costs and expenses that the Company believes are not indicative of its core operating results. The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for results or guidance prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to U.S. GAAP results is included herein.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes certain statements that may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements for purposes of federal and state securities laws. These forward-looking statements involve uncertainties that could significantly affect Greenidge's financial or operating results. These forward-looking statements may be identified by terms such as "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "foresee," "expect," "intend," "plan," "may," "will," "would," "could," and "should," and the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties and are not guarantees of future performance. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, among other things, statements regarding the business plan, business strategy and operations of Greenidge in the future. In addition, all statements that address operating performance and future performance, events or developments that are expected or anticipated to occur in the future, such as statements concerning (i) the delivery of miners currently on order with Bitmain, (ii) the development of facilities in South Carolina, (iii) future mining capacity, (iv) future electrical capacity, (v) the ability to offset carbon emissions, (vi) future liquidity, (vii) the ability to obtain future debt or equity financing and (viii) the Department Title V Air permit renewal process, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Matters and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements include but are not limited to the matters and factors described in Part II, Item 1A. "Risk Factors" of Greenidge's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements made in this press release are qualified by the information contained under this caption. No assurance can be given that these are all of the factors that could cause actual results to vary materially from the forward-looking statements in this press release. You should not put undue reliance on forward-looking statements. No assurances can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do occur, the actual results, performance, or achievements of Greenidge could differ materially from the results expressed in, or implied by, any forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release and Greenidge does not assume any duty to update or revise any forward-looking statements included in this press release, whether as a result of new information, the occurrence of future events, uncertainties or otherwise, after the date of this press release.
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Wayne State (un)Accompanied Faculty Tuba Recital To Be Showcased Thursday Evening
WAYNE – A weeknight Faculty Tuba Recital will take over Ley Theatre on the campus of Wayne State College. According to a release from the WSC Department of Music, Dr. Josh Calkin will showcase the 7:30 p.m. concert on Thursday,...
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BOSTON (AP) — After a 15-year career in which he etched his name on the Stanley Cup and the Vezina Trophy, Tuukka Rask is focusing now on avoiding the rink.
“Don’t even go there. Not yet,” the retired Bruins goalie said Thursday night when asked if his daughters had taken up hockey. “They’re into dance and whatnot. If I have to go and spend my days at hockey rinks, so be it. But not really at the top of my list.”
A two-time All-Star, and the winner of the 2014 Vezina as the NHL’s top goalie, Rask announced his retirement last month after a setback in his attempt to come back from a torn labrum in his hip. The Bruins invited him back to drop the ceremonial first puck before Thursday night’s game against the New Jersey Devils, and again – perhaps for the last time – the chants of “Tuuuuk!” echoed through the TD Garden.
Rask took the ice with his wife, and their three daughters dressed for a ballet class. He bumped fists with the players on the Bruins bench while both teams tapped their sticks on the ice to salute him.
“I don’t know what the future holds,” Rask told reporters beforehand, saying that he would be showing up at games and golf outings as a team ambassador. “Maybe I’ll get into coaching. Maybe not, but for now, I’ll be hanging out with sponsors.”
The franchise’s all-time leader in wins, Rask helped the Bruins allow the fewest goals in the NHL in the pandemic-interrupted 2019-20 season, when Boston finished with the most points in the league. He injured his hip during the 2021 playoffs and worked his way back to the team midway through this season.
But after just four starts, he aggravated his injury on Jan. 24 against the Anaheim Ducks. Two weeks later, he announced he was through.
“It was kind of time to be honest with yourself,” he said. “I just figured it was better for everybody to call it. I had a great career. No regrets.”
While his hip still has some good days, Rask said no one could talk him out of retirement. His immediate future will involve as much golf as he can squeeze in between shuttling his daughters to dance class and school.
He may need a hip replacement at some point.
“It was at a point where it affected my everyday life,” Rask said. “I’m a guy who makes pretty quick decisions, anyway. So I wasn’t dwelling on it too long.”
Rask was 308-165-66 with a 2.28 goals-against average and .921 save percentage in a franchise-leading 564 games. He was the backup goalie for the Bruins team that won it all in 2011, and he led the team to Stanley Cup Final appearances in 2013 and ’19.
Although coaching is not in his plans, Rask said he would be available if Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman wants him.
“I told him right after I retired: Tell me if you need anything,” Rask said. “Just make sure you don’t get too high or too low.”
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Man taken into custody after SWAT standoff in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico -- A man wanted by police hid in a shed, sparking a standoff with SWAT officers in Las Cruces Thursday.
It happened in an area near Thomas Drive and Rentfrow.
University Hills Elementary School used safety protocols during the incident. All children were released from the school safely.
Las Cruces police say there was no danger to the public. | https://kvia.com/news/new-mexico/2022/03/31/man-taken-into-custody-after-swat-standoff-in-las-cruces/ | 2022-04-01T01:17:37Z |
Don't eat! Popular product recalled from Irish shelves for obvious but dangerous reason
Centra is recalling a popular salmon product for a very obvious reason.
The above batch of Hot Smoked BBQ Salmon, which is usually a ready-to-eat product, has been recalled as it was mislabelled and incorrectly contains raw salmon darnes.
"The affected batch is not labelled with cooking instructions. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batch."
The salmon darnes would have to be cooked before being consumed, unlike smoked 'ready-to-eat' products.
You can see all the product details below:
Product: Centra Hot Smoked BBQ Salmon; pack size: 200g; approval number: IE-DN0012-EC
Batch Code: Use by date: 01/04/2022
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Which action camera body mounts are best?
Action cameras are great devices for capturing exhilarating activities or making the perfect holiday video, but when there’s so much to look at or do, you don’t always want to have one hand occupied holding the camera.
This is where an action camera body mount comes in handy, as it secures the device in place while recording, leaving you free to have fun. If you’re after a Hollywood style of filming, the Stuntman 360 Shoulder Mount is the best choice for you.
What to know before you buy an action camera body mount
Compatibility with your action camera
There are several types of action camera mounts you can use, but the most important factor is compatibility. The protective cases of action cameras are different in size and shape, so it’s important to check if they can be affixed to the mount. Most cameras use the GoPro system of slots and bolts, so it might not be too much of a hassle. Also consider if you want to film using your mobile phone, as there are specific body mounts for that.
Activities you’ll be filming
Action cameras are used to film all sorts of activities, but if you don’t have the correct body mount, you might end up not capturing any footage at all. For example, if you plan on filming underwater, make sure the body mount is in a position to film straight ahead or the seafloor; a wrist mount while swimming is not a good choice.
Action camera kit vs. body mount
Unless it’s a specialized body mount, you might want to consider getting a complete action camera kit instead. Usually, there isn’t much price difference between a body mount and a full kit, making it more value for money. Kits typically include a body, head and wrist mount, attachment accessories and vehicle suction cup.
What to look for in a quality action camera body mount
Strong buckles, clips and straps
The camera is usually secured to the mounting system with nuts and bolts, but the entire mechanism must be securely fastened around your body. Most mounts use buckles and clips, making them perfect for filming action-packed activities like horse riding or motorcycles. Others might use a series of Velcro straps that are easily adjusted but less robust than clips.
Versatility for more positions
A body mount is great for recording what’s going on around you, but sometimes you want to change the camera angle. A basic body mount might not allow you to do that, but a good-quality mount will. By adjusting the strap length, you can change where the mount fits around your body, giving you a different filming perspective.
Durable construction materials
The last thing you want while ripping down the slopes is for your body mount to malfunction due to inferior materials. While strong buckles, clips and straps are important for keeping the mount on your body, the camera needs to stay put as well. A good-quality body mount should have robust and durable materials where the camera is mounted. This is typically made from hard plastic, while others may incorporate metal pieces.
How much you can expect to spend on an action camera body mount
Action camera body mounts are relatively affordable, with chest harnesses retailing for under $10. Body mounts that place the camera at an unconventional location generally cost more, retailing for $20-$50.
Action camera body mount FAQ
Can you put a body mount on an animal?
A. There are some options, yes, but they’re generally for dogs only. Some manufacturers have canine-specific harnesses, which is great if you want to see where your dog goes or their perspective. It isn’t recommended to put a harness on a cat.
Can you charge an action camera while it’s in the mount?
A. In most cases, this won’t be possible. Through the design of the action camera’s external case and the mount, there won’t be an opening to expose the charging port.
What’s the best action camera body mount to buy?
Top action camera body mount
What you need to know: This camera mount is the perfect accessory to give your videos that Hollywood-style, over-the-shoulder action look.
What you’ll love: The mount is incredibly versatile, as it can be used not only for over-the-shoulder filming but several other positions as well. Through the clip and buckle system, you can change the position of the camera mount — it can also go around your waist, your chest or face backward. It’s compatible with almost all action cameras.
What you should consider: It’s a bit more expensive than other body mounts, so it might not be for everyone.
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Top action camera body mount for the money
Asocea Adjustable Chest Mount Harness
What you need to know: This chest mount is the only accessory you’ll need to keep your action camera steady and pointing forward.
What you’ll love: Through a simple buckle and clip system, this harness places the action camera in the middle of your chest. The waist straps adjust to a maximum of 67 inches, while the shoulder straps adjust to 54 inches. It’s compatible with GoPro and Apeman cameras and comes with a thumbscrew and a J-hook.
What you should consider: There’s no padding on the straps, so it might cause irritation if fastened too tightly.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Zookki Action Camera Accessories Kit
What you need to know: This camera accessory kit has everything you need to create the best action content possible.
What you’ll love: This camera kit not only includes a durable chest harness, but several other body mounts as well. There’s a mount for your head to film as closely as possible to what you see, a wrist strap mount and a monopod handle. For water activities, the kit includes a floating handle to keep the camera upright. Several J-hooks, adapters and long screws are included so you can easily change the angle of the camera.
What you should consider: Some users have indicated the kit doesn’t come with any instructions on how to assemble the mount or how the adapters work.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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The Bubble review: Judd Apatow's pandemic comedy doesn't pop
Two-plus years in, the jury is still out on "pandemic comedy." (Yes to Bo Burnham and Borat, a soft meh on several others). We all need outlets in this upside-down world, even movie stars, but when quarantine is the mother of invention, the products of COVID-era filmmaking can feel a lot more like indulgence than entertainment: too rushed, too messy, too meta.
Judd Apatow, at least, is a man who knows a self-aware ramble. And his latest, The Bubble (on Netflix Friday), is perhaps just the logical corona-tinted extension of his brand: less a movie per se than a Whitman's Sampler of half-formed subplots and starry cameos strung loosely across a two-hour timeline. Whether that's a bar low enough for a passive Netflix viewer to clear is debatable, but it's where we find ourselves in 2022.
The Bubble begins in simpler times, post-shutdown and pre-vaccine, as the cast and crew of a long-running fantasy series called Cliff Beasts — "the 23rd biggest action franchise of all time" — gather at a sprawling English estate to shoot the sixth installment, due to no particular popular demand. At the pleas of her agent (Catastrophe's Rob Delaney), and the looming threat of obsolescence after her last movie bombed, an American actress named Carol Cobb (Gunpowder Milkshake's Karen Gillan) has agreed to return as the intrepid Dr. Lacey Nightingale. (You know she's science-y because she wears cargo pants).
Laura Radford/Netflix The cast of 'The Bubble'
Her costars include Dieter Bravo (Pedro Pascal), an Oscar-winning veteran in desperate search of sexual outlets; Sean Knox (Keegan-Michael Key), a would-be guru whose pep talks mostly go to himself in the mirror; reluctant comic relief Howie Frangopolous (Gus Kahn); and Leslie Mann and David Duchovny as bickering exes who can't quit each other, even though they seem pretty good at forgetting about their adopted teenage son back home in the States. Fred Armisen is the director, Darren, a shaggy Sundance auteur with big ideas for the Beasts — which are apparently just basic CG dinosaurs? — and Apatow and Mann's real-life daughter Iris is Krystal Kris, a bored social-media star brought in to freshen up the franchise.
After an obligatory 14-day quarantine the Beasts shoot begins, and then, much like The Bubble, just… keeps going. Weeks and then months pass in a torpor of cabin fever and green screens, and arguably things happen — a defection, a few infections, a sudden act of surprisingly squishy violence. But the script, such as it is, penned by Apatow and South Park alum Pam Brady, is so haltingly episodic it often reads like improv. (Bubble was reportedly inspired by the COVID-era production of the upcoming Jurassic World Dominion, which doesn't bode well for those velociraptors).
It's nice to see Borat Subsequent Moviefilm's Maria Bakalova on screen again, as a front-desk employee with an abiding crush on Dieter, though there's hardly enough of her. And a Zoomed-in Kate McKinnon, as a blithely mercenary studio head, keeps working the diminishing returns of a running gag about the pandemic lives of the one percent: white-sand beaches, ski chalets, a yacht trip with Mel Gibson. Apatow has a lot names in his contacts list. An APB to local London talent didn't go unheeded; stars like Daisy Ridley, Benedict Cumberbatch, and James McAvoy drive-by, and a certain refrigerator-sized American action star drops in remotely for a late Zoom tantrum.
That's good news for celebrity drinking games, but cameos are not a plot. In its best moments, The Bubble refracts the familiar boredom of lockdown life, the indoor rollerskating and haphazard sex and TikTok dance routines, just by living in them. Like Adam McKay with Don't Look Up, though, Apatow seems stymied by his soft targets: The usual-suspect jokes — about age, ego, Hollywood — are broad where they should be specific, and smug even when they're not sharp. Both directors have made much better movies; go watch one of those instead. Grade: C-
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NEW YORK, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- F-Factor, a leading dietitian-created program for weight loss and optimal health based on fiber-rich nutrition, announced the hiring of Hugh Dever to the role of Chief Operating Officer, reporting directly to Chief Executive Officer Tanya Zuckerbrot MS, RD.
"I feel honored to join an organization that has helped thousands of people lose weight and improve their health with a scientific, liberating, and sustainable approach." said Mr. Dever. "I am looking forward to working with Tanya, our Registered Dietitians, and the entire team to bring the F-Factor approach and products to more people."
Mr. Dever has nearly 30 years of experience in the consumer-packaged goods and consumer services industries. Prior to F-Factor, he was V.P. of Strategy, Marketing, and Innovation for CEA Fresh Farms, a start-up developing environmentally sustainable solutions to growing, harvesting and delivering fresher and healthier produce to consumers looking for locally produced products. Mr. Dever has previously held brand and general management roles at Procter and Gamble, Weight Watchers International and Chiquita/Fresh Express.
"We are excited for Hugh Dever to join our leadership team and F-Factor to benefit from his impressive experience in the wellness space," said Tanya Zuckerbrot, MS, RD, CEO of F-Factor. "Hugh will be integral to F-Factor's continued growth with a focus on expanding our portfolio of high-fiber/high-protein products, our service business and scaling our digital capabilities."
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Fad diets come and go, but after more than two decades of success stories and ongoing praise from the media, The F-Factor Diet has stood the test of time. Now hailed as the go-to lifestyle program for anyone who wants to improve their health and lose weight for good, F-Factor's scientifically proven approach allows you to see results without hunger, deprivation, or denial. Change your life without disrupting your lifestyle: dine out, drink alcohol, eat carbs, and work out less from Day 1.
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Zuckerbrot holds a master's degree in Nutrition and Food Studies from New York University; is an accredited member of the American Dietetic Association, the Greater New York Dietetic Association, and the American Association for Diabetes Educators; and is a member of the National Association of Professional Women. Zuckerbrot holds a Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR) Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management as well as a CDR Certificate of Training in Childhood and Adolescent Weight Management.
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West Indies Women surpassed expectations, showed heart, despite World Cup failure – Taylor, Matthews
Wednesday, March 30, 2022WELLINGTON, New Zealand (CMC) – Despite failing to advance to the final of the 2022 ICC Women's World Cup, West Indies Women captain Stafanie Taylor believes her side exceeded expectations, while star all-rounder Hayley Matthews said the Caribbean women demonstrated fight and heart against some of the top-rated teams.
Speaking after Australia thrashed them by 157 runs in their semi-final clash at the Basin Reserve on Tuesday, Taylor pointed out that the West Indies were earlier able to beat New Zealand in the World Cup opener and England thereafter and get further in the competition than some expected.
“We beat two of the top teams and I reckon no one expected that; and to be in the semi-finals, no one expected that. I think the way we played throughout the tournament has been really good. We had some ups and downs and that happens but it's about learning and I believe we are still learning and I am proud of the way we played,” Taylor said.
West Indies had secured the fourth semi-final spot in the World Cup after South Africa defeated India in the final group game.
With veteran spinner Afy Fletcher ruled out of Tuesday's match after testing positive for COVID-19, the Caribbean side went into the game as underdogs facing the tournament favourites.
Taylor top-scored with 48 from 75 balls while Matthews and Deandra Dottin both made 34, but no other batsman reached double figures in the contest with the six-time champions.
Matthew, who tops the West Indies' batting and bowling stats, said reaching the semi-final stage was, itself, a victory, personally and as a member of the team.
“Obviously, we would like to go further, but I think looking back on this team's journey, playing a series against South Africa last year…. even in terms of individual growth, we've seen so many of our players taking steps and becoming better players, becoming more consistent. And there's just so many positives that we can take out of this tournament for us, which is really heartening to see,” the right-arm spinner said, pointing to the victories over New Zealand and England as among the team's accomplishments.
“These are things that we couldn't imagine doing a year ago… When you speak about the advantages that some of the other teams would have over us like Australia or England, with their domestic structure and the amount of talent that they have to pull from within their pools, and then you look at us competing against teams like that, it just shows the fight and the heart that we really do have as a team,” Matthews said.
She added that if the team continued on the current trajectory, “it's only bigger things for us”.
However, she suggested there is a need for more competition at domestic level to identify and groom future West Indies players.
The right-handed batsman, therefore, welcomed the first-time inclusion of a women's competition alongside the men's Caribbean Premier League (CPL) later this year, saying it is a good initiative for women's cricket.
“I think things like those are only going to help with our growth…. I reckon the more cricket we can play at a lower level to the domestic stuff, which is why CPL is going to be so big for us, hopefully we can get some more young girls coming through the system,” she said.
Noting that this World Cup may have been the last for some in the current squad, Matthews added: “It would be really good if we could start to, I guess, nurture some younger players throughout the domestic cricket season and get some more people filtering into the West Indies.”
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CHICAGO — At Chicago State University, it’s all about giving credit where credit is due.
A six-month Discover Financial Services employee, Jaime White says she is excited about the new relationship between Discover and higher education. White, who recently was the recipient of two promotions: one in billing and another in the coaching pool.
White works at Discover’s recently opened call center at 85th and Cottage Grove, where 300 good-paying jobs have already been filled. Now, the company is looking to fill 700 more positions in the months ahead.
CSU president Zaldwaynaka Scott says employees of Discover who are interested in college classes, college access, and college completion will be able to select Chicago State as an option.
“Once [Discover employees] select Chicago State as an option for that experience, and they’re admitted, their tuition will be paid by Discover,” Scott said.
Discover CEO Roger Hochschild says the call center location was a perfect fit amid its proximity to the university.
“We knew we could build great relationships that benefited not just our employees but also we could get more and more involved with this great institution and the great work that it does here in the state of Illinois and I’m really excited about that,” Hochschild said.
The program is already paying dividends.
“I’m going to do the summer,” White said about her intent to take college courses. “I’m gonna jump right on it.”
Whites told WGN News her goal is to receive her bachelor’s degree one day.
“Discover and Chicago State are great places and I am excited to see what’s going to happen,” White added.
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Additionally, Discover has similar arrangements with a handful of other universities around the country. Locally at Chicago State, the university is currently the only institution that plans to offer an in-person education. | https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-state-discover-partnership-makes-free-college-tuition-a-reality/ | 2022-04-01T01:17:41Z |
A man who went on a "violent rampage" cycling around Belfast and randomly stabbing women after being stood up by a date, has been jailed.
Dermott McIlveen attacked six women in October 2020 during a two hour period due to feeling humiliated and that women were responsible for the problems he had in his life, reported BelfastLive.
The defendant appeared via a videolink from Maghaberry prison at Belfast Crown Court where it emerged he was arrested after family members who saw a police appeal about the attacks got in contact.
McIlveen, 40, admitted a total of seven offences committed on October 12, 2020, with the charges include wounding, attempted wounding and possession of a knife with intent to commit wounding.
As he imposed a sentence of nine years in custody followed by a period of three years extended licence, Judge Patrick Kinney QC spoke of the impact the attacks have had on all six victims.
He said: "There is a need to protect women from violence by men such as the defendant."
McIlveen, who was diagnosed with autism as a child, cycled round the streets of Belfast City Centre on a pushbike attacking women over a two-hour period.
The first victim noticed a man on a bike in the Cathedral Quarter, and after walking to McDonald's, she saw the same cyclist.
She noticed he had a metal object in his hand, he bumped into her and short time later she noticed blood running down her leg and a cut to her right buttock.
The second woman was walking home from work and was attacked at a set of traffic lights on Ormeau Avenue. After McIlveen approached her and stared at her, he jabbed her in her left arm before cycling off.
A third victim was with a friend in Donegall Square West. A bicycle came behind her, and as she stepped over to let him past he stabbed her in the neck.
Another woman was in Bedford Street around 8.55pm when a male on a bike hit her on the back of the head.
Then McIlveen's next attack was on a woman as she walked along Dunluce Avenue, and on this occasion he punched his victim in the throat.
The final assault occurred around 9pm on University Street, when McIlveen brushed up against a woman as he cycled past her and stabbed her in the hip.
Crown barrister David Russell said that following the attacks, police launched an extensive investigation.
CCTV images of the attacker were released in a media campaign, and after recognising McIlveen two relatives contacted police.
McIlveen was arrested and claimed that whilst his memory of the attacks was not clear, he told police he had been on a date with a female on the day of October 12.
He said that after the woman got up and left him sitting on his own in a bar he felt humiliated - and this led to a decision to go and hurt woman as he felt females were responsible for everything that had gone wrong in his life.
McIlveen admitted he wanted to slash one of the women in the face, and said he attacked another woman as she made him "particularly angry" after stepping onto the road as he cycled past.
Judge Kinney said: "It is an utterly repugnant idea that this perceived rejection could in some way justify his actions in attacking vulnerable females in public places.
"The defendant engaged in a determined and pre-meditated campaign to cause harm to innocent and vulnerable female victims. He deliberately chose to target young women and his violence had only one objective, and that was to hurt women."
The judge said that after reading victim impact statements, the "common theme is the distress" by those McIlveen "subjected to such random and serious violence."
Defence barrister Patrick Lyttle QC said it was "quite clear" his client will need assistance whilst in prison for a range of psychological issues.
Judge Kinney said that while he accepted there were medical issues, he agreed with a probation board assessment that McIlveen posed a serious risk of harm to the public and was a "dangerous offender".
Due to this assessment, Judge Kinney imposed an extended custodial sentence consisting of nine years custody followed by an extended licence period of three years in a bid to "protect the public".
The sentence means McIlveen may not be automatically released on licence after serving half his prison term.
His release will be determined by parole commissioners, and when this occurs he will be on licence for a further three years.
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The coalition of nonprofits accusing New Jersey of having some of the most segregated public schools in the country rallied in Trenton on Thursday, demanding the state start integrating its districts and not wait for a judge to rule in a pending case.
“How long will New Jersey deny justice to Black and Latino children, how long?” the Rev. Charles Boyer, founder of Salvation and Social Justice, said before a crowd of about two dozen people. “How long will our children have to suffer from subpar education, and how long will the educators in our schools have to work with scraps and leftovers to do the best they can in the most challenging situations?”
Led by the Latino Action Network, a group of nonprofits sued Gov. Phil Murphy's administration in 2018, alleging New Jersey allowed the de facto segregation of its education system – in violation of the state’s constitution – by requiring students to attend schools in the neighborhoods they could afford to live in.
The suit referenced a study from UCLA, which found that almost half of New Jersey’s Black and Latino students attended public schools that were 90% non-white in 2016. The study labeled New Jersey as the sixth most-segregated state for Black students and the seventh most-segregated for Latino students.
The state attorney general’s office defended the case in court, arguing earlier this month that the plaintiffs had not defined what constituted a segregated school, adding that the education system would have to be “rebuilt brick by brick” if the court mandates action.
How long will New Jersey deny justice to Black and Latino children, how long?
But on Thursday, advocates said too many generations of students had been harmed by segregated schools.
Lawrence Hamm, chair of the People’s Organization for Progress, said segregated schools “weren't equal in 1954 and they're not equal in 2022.”
“When we fail in giving students the resources to talk and interact with other people who hold different stories, who have different interests, different perspectives, if we shut the door, we are only encouraging a non-inclusive society.” Sanchez said.
Mercer County Superior Court Judge Robert Lougy is now weighing whether to find the state liable for the racial composition of its schools. It’s unclear when he will issue his decision.
New Jersey is one of the most diverse states in the country and has more than 600 school districts that educate 1.5 million students. | https://gothamist.com/news/nj-nonprofit-coalition-ramps-up-pressure-in-school-segregation-suit | 2022-04-01T01:17:41Z |
Volleyball has been a big part of life for Chandler Kinley and her family.
The oldest of three siblings, Kinley played at Lafayette High School in Lexington before playing at Northern Illinois. Her sisters played at Oklahoma and Butler, respectively.
So when Kinley saw the chance to guide the Greenwood volleyball program, she jumped at the opportunity. Kinley was named the head coach Thursday.
She replaces Allen Whittinghill, who stepped down following the season.
“Greenwood is such a well-known program,” Kinley said. “It’s such a distinguished school and volleyball program. Really, I am just looking to build on what has already been created – to create good fundamentals … but also good women in the classroom, on the court and in the world.”
Kinley said the program’s success, dating back to her playing days, was one of the things that attracted her to the job.
“I think Greenwood has been good every single year,” Kinley said. “Obviously the skill and the fundamentals are here. I am ready to just build on it and see how far we can go.”
She inherits a team that finished 22-16 last season, falling to Bowling Green in the Region 4 championship game. Greenwood has advanced to eight straight region championship games, winning three region crowns in Whittinghill’s four seasons at the helm.
While Kinley is familiar with the Greenwood program, she said she is not as familiar with the rest of the district or region schools.
“I don’t know much about Bowling Green in general or the county schools, district schools, but I do know Bowling Green produces strong volleyball teams,” Kinley said. “I know that every game is going to be a tough game. That is good because you know every single night you are going to compete and play good volleyball. I’m excited for that.”
She said she plans to spend the next few days getting to know her players, setting up some open gyms.
“A lot of them are still in club ball,” Kinley said. “I also played club ball, so I know how important it is. I don’t want to take away from that. I want them to focus on that, but setting up a few open gyms so I can see them play volleyball and get to know them personally is probably the next few steps.”{&end}
– Follow prep sports reporter Micheal Compton on Twitter @mcompton428 or visit bgdailynews.com. | https://www.bgdailynews.com/sports/prep/kinley-named-greenwood-volleyball-coach/article_5796c8c8-7030-52ee-bf81-a173b1e36b87.html | 2022-04-01T01:17:41Z |
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) today announced their continued efforts to shift to the next chapter of the COVID-19 response, pivoting from emergency pandemic response to endemic normalcy. On April 1, KDHE will make changes to continue the transition from emergency response to our ‘new normal,’ which includes life with COVID-19—similar to how we deal with other recurring diseases like the flu. Using the lessons learned over the past two years, KDHE will continue to ensure the State is prepared for potential surges or other needs that might arise in the future.
“Kansas is continuing the transition to a new phase of understanding and living with COVID-19,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “We know the pandemic is not over, however we now have the tools and knowledge obtained over the past two years to prevent or reduce the spread of the virus. We are normalizing our COVID-19 response and incorporating these lessons into our larger efforts at improving health outcomes for all Kansans, which includes work on multiple diseases and an awareness of differing risk factors.”
This decision comes as current COVID-19 metrics are moving in the right direction. Over the last two years, KDHE has made significant progress in keeping Kansas communities safe with the help of partners throughout the State: over 7 million tests have been given, over 4 million vaccines have been administered, and over 78% of eligible Kansans have received at least one dose of a COVID vaccine.
“In our new normal, we will continue to ensure that Kansans have equitable access to life-saving vaccines, tests, and treatments. This shift does not mean that COVID is over, but rather we are working to manage the disease in a way that allows us to maintain a more normal life that is once again filled with friends, families and other loved ones,” said KDHE Secretary Janet Stanek.
Working with Local Health Departments (LHDs) and stakeholders, KDHE’s endemic plan addresses six key areas that are designed to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all Kansans:
- Intervention: KDHE will continue to provide comprehensive guidance, while continuing to offer additional assistance to underserved and/or vulnerable populations.
- Vaccination: KDHE will focus on making sure vulnerable populations have access to the COVID-19 vaccine while existing vaccine providers, including health care providers, pharmacists, hospitals, and LHDs, will continue to serve the broader population.
- Treatment: KDHE will continue to ensure Kansans will be able to receive COVID-19 treatment across the State, as treatment distribution shifts away from public health entities and back to local health care providers.
- Testing: KDHE will continue to support access to free testing across the state through community testing sites, LHDs, and K-12 schools as long as federal funding is available. In addition, the federal government provides direct testing support to Federally Qualified Health Centers and pharmacies around the state. To find a free testing location near you, go to knowbeforeyougoKS.com. KDHE testing support for Long Term Care Facilities will be phased out on May 15, 2022, and testing support for employers ends on June 30, 2022.
- Monitoring: KDHE will continue to monitor data as reported by organizations and facilities across the state to understand the status of COVID-19 and proactively identify at-risk groups. Public reporting will be reduced to once a week.
- Communications: KDHE will continue to provide essential and accessible COVID information to keep Kansans safe and aware of any subsequent changes to COVID-19 response efforts.
Across each of the above areas, KDHE will remain prepared to ramp up capacity to quickly respond to a surge and keep Kansans safe should the need arise. | https://sunflowerstateradio.com/2022/03/31/governor-laura-kelly-announces-transition-to-covid-19-endemic-response/ | 2022-04-01T01:17:41Z |
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — Sevier County issued more evacuations Thursday afternoon as crews work to battle and contain two fires in Wears Valley and Seymour.
The Hatcher Mountain fire that swept across Wears Valley is about 45% contained and spans roughly 3,700 acres, the Sevier County Emergency Management Agency said.
Sevier County said crews are also fighting a wildfire fire in Seymour in the area of Millstone Gap Road and Cold Springs Hollow Road near the Blount-Sevier County line. According to the Tennessee Division of Forestry, the fire has grown to approximately 650 acres and is 0% contained.
Crews will be working through the night on both fires to contain them and battle hotspots. Sevier County EMA said airdrops will resume Friday morning.
Some 11,000 homes were evacuated starting Wednesday afternoon, Sevier County Larry Waters said. Also, some 100-plus structures have been "affected," the mayor said, including many that were completely destroyed. Many homes and cabins were in the path of the fire.
"I think the worst is over but there’s a risk that’s still there," the mayor said Thursday afternoon.
Spanish Version: Alcalde: Incendio forestal en Wears Valley cerca de 5% contenido, cerca de 11,000 casas evacuadas
Wears Valley wildfire (3-31, 2022)
Evacuations
New evacuations were issued Thursday at 6:30 p.m. for addresses off of Dripping Springs Road, including Dykes Road, West Lewelling, Reagan Circle, and Lela Way. At 4:45 p.m., evacuations were issued for Smoky Ridge Way off Wears Valley Road due to increased fire conditions.
The evacuation area extends many miles around the fires. The county created a dynamic evacuation map that lets people type in an address to see if they are in the evacuation area. If you are unsure if you need to evacuate, you are advised to do so out of caution.
Shelters have been established at the following locations to help anyone displaced by the fires:
- The Pigeon Forge Community Center at 170 Community Center Drive
- Seymour Heights Christian Church at 122 Boyds Creek Highway
- The Sevierville Convention Center at 202 Gists Creek Road
According to TEMA on Thursday, the Red Cross reported sheltering 120 people at the wildfire evacuee shelter located at the Pigeon Forge Community Center and assisting more than 500 evacuees through the center since Wednesday night.
How To Help
TEMA launched a Sevier County Wildfire recovery webpage to provide information on state and local resources available to help wildfire survivors. Below you can also find a link to agencies collecting donations for crews and people affected by the fires.
Damage and Injuries
Several properties in the path of the fires have been lost, with at least 100 structures "affected" by the fires. The true extent of property damage from the fires will not be known until the fires are out and people can safely conduct damage assessments.
Just one civilian has suffered injuries so far. He was a contractor working excavation on a home near the fire. On Thursday, his wife identified him as Bradley Slone Jr. She said, "he's struggling with pain and swollen very bad."
Two firefighters were also treated at the scene while fighting the blaze. No deaths have been reported.
Overnight Wednesday into Thursday, crews responding to the fires had to deal with incredibly strong winds whipping up flames and flinging debris. Tom Lucas shared an intense video of what he and others were seeing first-hand.
Five government vehicles burned or were damaged in the blaze, Waters said.
This is the second time Waters and other Sevier County leaders have gone through a fire disaster.
Sevier County EMA said property damage assessments will begin soon but requested people stop calling 911 to get property damage information. It said residents and visitors needing general information (not insurance company calls) can call 865-774-3899. The call center will close at 9 p.m. and reopen at 8 a.m. Friday. The EMA said to reserve 911 for emergencies only.
Other Information
As of 4 p.m. on Thursday, Sevier County officials reported a portion of Wears Valley Road had to be closed again between Valley View and Waldens Creek due to hotspots until further notice.
Due to the lingering effects of the evacuations, Sevier County Schools will remain closed on Friday. Students will return to class after spring break on Monday, April 11.
"Deja vu all over again"
In November 2016, an inferno swept into Gatlinburg from Great Smoky Mountains National Park, damaging or destroying more than 2,400 structures and resulting in 14 deaths.
While this week's fire hasn't been as destructive, it still causes a shudder, authorities said.
"Deja vu all over again," Waters observed.
The mayor told reporters Thursday that prayer has helped.
"Thank you for the thousands of people that prayed for Sevier County during this event," Waters said. "I think that all of us felt those prayers, and we appreciate that. The fact that there are not reports of fatalities or missing people at this time, I think, is answered prayers."
The mayor praised the more than 70 agencies and 200 people from across the region and state that responded to Sevier County starting Wednesday afternoon.
The fire poses less of a threat now than it did earlier, Waters said. Overnight rains helped somewhat, fire officials said.
"We do have firefighters on the ground working as we speak to contain more of this fire," Waters said.
Pigeon Forge Fire Chief Tony Watson said more hours of work would be needed before he could declare it "contained."
"Until we've got a box around it we’re not going to call it contained," Watson said.
Said the mayor: "I know folks want to go home."
Waters said flames from the Wears Valley fire came close to the city limits of Pigeon Forge but did not quite reach it, to the relief of many involved. He credits fire crews with preventing the sweeping fire from getting closer to the city.
Suppression efforts are ongoing for the blaze that's now more than 24 hours old.
At the state's request, the Tennessee National Guard was providing six UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters to aid in firefighting.
Two Blackhawks left McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Air Base about 8 a.m. heading for the burning Sevier County hills. They carried "Bambi" buckets to load and dump water.
"Each aircraft will make multiple trips," according to a bulletin from National Guard spokesman Lt. Col. Darrin Haas. "The Blackhawks will pick up water from nearby water sources and transport it directly to the needed area. Two more Blackhawks crews are scheduled to depart at 10 a.m. and two more crews at noon.
The Wears Valley fire broke out about 11 a.m. in the Indigo Lane neighborhood off Hatcher Mountain Road in Wears Valley.
Residents told WBIR they noticed smoke that appeared to resemble a chimney fire in the area. Fueled by dry conditions on the ground, the blaze spread rapidly among homes and cabins on the thickly wooded hillsides up above Wears Valley Road.
Authorities began issuing evacuation notices that steadily grew in geographic area as the hours ticked by. The Sevier County Emergency Management Agency ordered people in the Wears Valley and Walden's Creek areas to get it.
It also created a dynamic map people can access and type their address into at this link, to help residents see where they were in relation to the evacuation area.
By 1 a.m. Thursday, the fire evacuation circle had been extended for the Dupont Area from South Rogers Road to the Blount County Line of Sevier County.
"If you are unsure if you are in this area, you should evacuate," the EMA said.
Crews from throughout the region offered assistance including the Knoxville Fire Department, which sent six engine companies from Wednesday through early Thursday to help. KFD also said they will help rotate members to allow firefighters time to rest. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/mayor-wears-valley-fire-about-5-percent-contained-consists-of-about-3700-acres/51-c7881c7b-a25d-47ca-b650-bc1600c9cc04 | 2022-04-01T01:17:41Z |
Free vaccines supplied by the government become available today.
Eligibility is expanding to include Māori and Pacific people 55 years and older, estimated to be 39,000 people.
Other people covered includes people aged over 65, pregnant, or with underlying conditions. Employers often also pay to supply flu vaccines to staff.
Health Minister Andrew Little said the number of doses was increasing to 2 million this year, up from about 1.4 million.
He was in Dunedin at Te Kaika today where he received his flu jab and kicked off the campaign,
He said only about half of those eligible usually took up the flu vaccine, but the virus kills more than 500 people a year in New Zealand, and he urged everyone - especially the most vulnerable - to take it up.
Doctors have been warning this flu season could be particularly bad in New Zealand, with less exposure due to Covid-19 lockdowns meaning a lower level of immunity over the past two years.
With Covid-19 continuing to spread in New Zealand, lower levels of immunity against the flu and other winter illnesses could mean further heightened pressure on the health system.
"We're looking at ways to increase the vaccination workforce to get flu shots to those who need them," Little said.
"With the Omicron wave still working its way through the country, we need to protect our most vulnerable from getting the flu as well, and our health system from coming under more pressure."
The typical New Zealand flu season is around June to August.
The $12 million for expanding the influenza vaccination programme is being funded through the Covid-19 Response and Recovery fund. | https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/health/little-kicks-expanded-flu-vaccination-campaign-dunedin | 2022-04-01T01:17:42Z |
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hallaron, a full-service advertising and branding agency in The Woodlands, Texas has begun using digital advertising platforms to serve smaller, local political advertisers. The advantage is using microtargeted geographic and behavioral factors to serve highly custom display and video ads to local voters. The results point to more efficient campaigns that can get better results even with monthly ad spends less than $10,000.
Through a collaborative partnership with Vici Media Inc., based in Philiadelphia, PA, Hallaron began using sophisticated digital platforms including precise targeting tools to serve ads among local county and even city elections in early 2022 primaries. Often reserved for larger business or political clients, Hallaron uses the same big-client ad tools to shape strategy for smaller local low budget campaigns. Often the focus is replacing older marketing thinking with smarter targeting that serves ads to local voters using cell phones and social media instead of billboards or direct mail.
"Our new political campaigns aim to serve voters with ads where they consume daily news and entertainment – that's through their mobile phones and the Internet," explains agency principal Mike Hallaron.
Statista reports that mobile media usage in the United States is set to increase to four hours and 29 minutes per day in 2022. Compare that time with traditional drive time and radio listening, print, or TV viewership.
Because of lengthy Covid-19 shutdowns, Hallaron says many Americans extended their digital and mobile reliance even further – turning to these devices for business, shopping, and reaching the world beyond their front door.
Direct mail is still popular in most small market political races where access to new digital techniques lags behind. Inexpensive yard signs are still widely used but limited. Digital and mobile ads include links to landing pages where voters can watch a candidates videos, read a bio, or review her platform positions on local issues. "When you add a well-executed social strategy on Facebook, the frequency and reach for a small campaign can be game-changing," Hallaron says.
Hallaron's digital partner Vici Media works with nearly 200 ad agencies and media companies in the U.S., serving 3 billion digital ad impressions annually. The company was named to Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 in 2020. Hallaron sees more clients educating themselves about creative digital media strategies, such as geofencing, mobile conquesting and social mirroring techniques, for example.
Hallaron Advertising Agency is an award-winning full-service ad agency in The Woodlands, Texas. Since 2003, Hallaron has helped reshape winning brands and mastered creative advertising campaigns that lead to better sales and business growth for their clients. Visit www.hallaron.com to learn more.
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Stargazing event to feature cosmic conversations, celestial views this Thursday in Springdale
ST. GEORGE — If you’re looking to escape the city lights and indulge in astronomic conversations, plan on a trip to Springdale this Thursday evening. Stargazers are invited to attend a telescope and lecture party this Thursday in Springdale at the Canyon Community Center at 126 Lion Blvd. Cameron Pace, an...
www.stgeorgeutah.com | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2556663779152/stargazing-event-to-feature-cosmic-conversations-celestial-views-this-thursday-in-springdale | 2022-04-01T01:17:42Z |
Ex-minor leaguer ran major league sports betting operation
By BRIAN MELLEY
Associated Press
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Federal prosecutors say a former minor league pitcher was the ringleader of an illegal sports betting operation in California that used former pro athletes as bookies and active players as clients. Prosecutors said Thursday that Wayne Nix has agreed to plead guilty to conspiring to run an illegal gambling operation. They say he used his sports connections to recruit three former Major League Baseball players and a former pro football player as bookies. Clients included an MLB coach who lost $4,000 at one point and a professional football player who lost $245,000. One client wagered $5 million on the Super Bowl. | https://kvia.com/news/texas/ap-texas/2022/03/31/ex-minor-leaguer-ran-major-league-sports-betting-operation-2/ | 2022-04-01T01:17:43Z |
Don't click! People warned of Cadbury prize scam spreading on Whatsapp
People are being warned to steer clear of a Cadbury chocolate competition scam doing the rounds on social media.
Thousands of Irish people have reported receiving the dodgy link from friends on Whatsapp with users duped into thinking the competition is real.
The scam is hidden behind a TinyURL link people are prompted to click in order to submit answers to a survey and win a free Cadbury chocolate hamper.
It is spreading further afield than Ireland, including the UK and Australia.
Cadbury has advised people to ignore the link as it has nothing to do with them and is not legitimate.
Cadbury has warned its customers of a dangerous scam circulating online, posing as a competition to win a huge Easter hamper via WhatsApp and Facebook.
— Trading Standards (@Bucks_SurreyTS) March 31, 2022
Do NOT enter details into the fraudulent site, or share the message with others. pic.twitter.com/EwCv0tPRRJ
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