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Wexford captain Róisín Murphy says reaching Croke Park last year caused a sea change for ladies football in her native county.
The Slaneysiders are looking for silverware again this Sunday when they clash with Roscommon in the Lidl National Football League Division 3 final at St Brendan’s Park in Birr. Last September’s TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate Championship final did not go to plan, however, and Wexford succumbed to a heavy 4-19 to 0-6 to Westmeath.
But the 30-year-old Shelmaliers star says seeing the team step out on the Croke Park turf inspired another generation and the future is bright in Wexford circles.
“There was a bit of a turnover and we had a long club season last year so a lot of players took a bit of extra time coming back,” says Murphy. “We have a mix this year I think, there is quite a lot of new players, some young players in. Reaching the All-Ireland last year and our success in that competition really renewed the energy around ladies football.
“We had open try-outs at the start of the year and there were huge numbers at them which was fantastic to see because it was a tough end to a year of two halves last year.
“We had a bad league campaign last year in Division 2 and we really turned that around for the Intermediate championship. I think when you go through a year like that, you need to look at it and see what you can learn from it and take to move forward, which is what we have done. It’s really positive for us to be in this position and heading into a league final with the opportunity for promotion back to Division 2 as well.”
Wexford lost all of their group games in Division 3 last year before Tyrone relegated them with an 11-7 to 0-11 hammering in the play-off. But the team have bounced back and go into this weekend’s game looking to get back to the second tier at the first time of asking.
Wexford only won once in their group this time around but a 4-12 to 3-7 victory over Down in the semi-finals gives them this chance again and Murphy wants her players to embrace the opportunity.
“I suppose just with us and Roscommon we have played a good few times over the years but it’s always a challenge, it’s always a tough and a close game. So we expect the same,” adds Murphy.
“I think all the teams in Division 3. . . it’s a really competitive group. As you can see, anything can happen. We had quite a poor start to our league. We have progressed in each match and ended up in the final which might be a surprise outside of the camp but not to ourselves. I am just really looking forward to it.” | https://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/ladies-football/croke-park-appearance-led-to-sea-change-for-wexford-ladies-football-says-county-skipper-roisin-murphy-41509304.html | 2022-04-01T01:47:10Z |
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(NEXSTAR) – While the House is expected to pass legislation this week to legalize marijuana, dozens of states already allow residents to access marijuana in various forms.
Thirty-seven states have already approved marijuana for medical use. Among those, nearly 20 have also cleared it for recreational use among adults.
Colorado and Washington were the first to approve adult-use recreational marijuana measures in 2012, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Two years later, Alaska, Oregon, and the District of Columbia followed suit.
For 10 states, CBD and products low in THC are available despite marijuana not being legalized for medical or recreational use. And in just three states – Idaho, Nebraska, and Kansas – marijuana isn’t legal in any form.
The below map shows where states stand on the legalization of marijuana based on data from the NCSL.
In January, Idaho lawmakers moved forward with a proposed constitutional amendment that would bar the legalization of marijuana in the state, despite all of its neighbors already having some sort of policy allowing residents to possess marijuana or products low in THC.
In Kansas, lawmakers are still mulling a bill that would legalize medical marijuana. According to Nexstar's KSNT, the bill awaits a committee's approval but has bipartisan support in the legislature. Next door in Nebraska, the Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana organization is working to collect enough signatures to put medical cannabis on the November ballot, local news outlet KETV reports.
A 2021 Pew Research study found the vast majority of American adults - 91% - believe in legalizing marijuana in some capacity. Sixty percent support making marijuana legal for medical and recreational use while 31% support legalization for medical use only.
The House could pass its bill to legalize marijuana as early as Thursday. The bill would then go to the Senate, which recently passed a separate bill unanimously that expands scientific and medical research on marijuana and its compounds, according to The Hill.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | https://www.koin.com/news/map-heres-where-marijuana-is-and-isnt-legal/ | 2022-04-01T01:47:10Z |
A first look at Derry Girls season three has been revealed alongside its spring release date.
In the clip, friends Erin (Saoirse-Monica Jackson), Clare (Nicola Coughlan), Michelle (Jamie-Lee O’Donnell) and James (Dylan Llewellyn) are seen visiting a video rental shop when they discover that Dennis (Paul Mallon), their aggressive local corner shop proprietor, is also working at the store.
Dennis is irked when Clare asks him for a film recommendation, to which he says “no”, and then takes issue with her saying that the gang will just keep “reading” around for ideas of what to rent.
“Bit of a read? This isn’t a fucking library, girls,” Dennis responds before screaming to them all to “Get out!” when it’s put to him by James that the shop is actually a “video library”.
The scene previews the new series of the Channel 4/All 4 comedy series, which will return to screens on April 12.
A press release shared with the first trailer released earlier this month reads: “While series one observed the gang navigating their teens in 1990’s Derry against a backdrop of The Troubles, series two charted them navigating their parents, parties, love interests and school against the backdrop of a precarious peace process.
“In series three, which is coming soon to Channel 4 and All 4, viewers will see that while Northern Ireland is growing up this gang of eejits certainly aren’t anytime soon – while there’s hope in the air that The Troubles may finally be over their troubles are only just getting started as they get ever closer to ‘adulthood’.”
Meanwhile, Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee has responded to a recent reference to the hit sitcom in The Simpsons.
Earlier in March, a Twitter account called Wikisimpsons asked The Simpsons producer Matt Selman whether the appearance of Dairy Girls Ice Cream referenced Dairy Queen or Derry Girls, or both. Selman responded saying the ice cream parlour was intended to reference Derry Girls, to which McGee replied: “I. Am. dead.” | https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/tv/first-clip-of-derry-girls-season-3-shared-as-premiere-date-is-revealed-3195371 | 2022-04-01T01:47:11Z |
RICHMOND, Calif. (AP) — The nation’s oldest active park ranger is hanging up her Smokey hat at the age of 100.
Betty Reid Soskin retired Thursday after more than 15 years at the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park in Richmond, California, the National Park Service announced.
Soskin “spent her last day providing an interpretive program to the public and visiting with coworkers," a Park Service statement said.
She led tours at the park and museum honoring the women who worked in factories during wartime and shared her own experience as a Black woman during the conflict. She worked for the U.S. Air Force in 1942 but quit after learning that “she was employed only because her superiors believed she was white," according to a Park Service biography.
“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 the Park Service statement. “It has proven to bring meaning to my final years.”
Soskin won a temporary Park Service position at the age of 84 and became a permanent Park Service employee in 2011. She celebrated her 100th birthday last September.
“Betty has made a profound impact on the National Park Service and the way we carry out our mission,” Director Chuck Sams said. “Her efforts remind us that we must seek out and give space for all perspectives so that we can tell a more full and inclusive history of our nation.”
Soskin was born Betty Charbonnet in Detroit in 1921 but recalled surviving the devastating Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 while living with her Creole family in New Orleans, according to the Park Service biography.
Her family then moved to Oakland, California, and Soskin remained in the San Francisco Bay Area, where in 1945 she and her first husband founded one of the first Black-owned record stores in the area, the biography said.
She also was a civil rights activist and took part in meetings to develop a general management plan for the Home Front park. She has received several honors.
She was named California Woman of the Year in 1995.
In 2015, Soskin received a presidential coin from President Barack Obama after she lit the National Christmas tree at the White House.
In June 2016, she was awakened in her home by a robber who punched her repeatedly in the face, dragged her out of her bedroom and beat her before making off with the coin and other items. Soskin, then 94, recovered and returned to work just weeks after the attack. The coin was replaced.
Soskin also was honored with entry into the Congressional Record. Glamour Magazine named her woman of the year in 2018. | https://www.theheraldreview.com/news/article/Oldest-U-S-active-park-ranger-retires-at-100-17049910.php | 2022-04-01T01:47:11Z |
Floral Avenue businesses call unpaved road “embarassing”
Businesses and the City of Twin Falls have been in talks about upgrading the road
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Dirt, rocks, and even branches and trash make up Floral Avenue in Twin Falls. Located south of Kimberly Road, Floral Avenue is one of the lone unpaved public roads within city limits.
“It’s kind of actually embarrassing,” said Stuart Sandall, owner of Premier Woodworking — a custom cabinetry business that has been based near the corner of Floral Avenue and Trade Street for 15 years. “One of the greatest challenges we have in our business is just the amount of dirt and dust this road causes.”
In the winter, rain and snow lead to potholes that Sandall and others say are large enough to damage cars.
Stanley Watts manages Watts Machine & Fabrication, which has been based out of a Floral Avenue shop for 15 years. He says the unsightly road turns away potential customers. “It pulls the mud in and customers complain about it. Their vehicles are dirty all the time,” said Watts.
“In the winter, it’s full of potholes, you can’t go more than five miles per hour or it’ll just tear your car apart and mud is flying everywhere,” added Sandall.
Businesses and the City of Twin Falls have been in talks about upgrading the road, but in recent years, other roads have been given priority over Floral Avenue.
“Like most cities, we are investing and building and maintaining roadways based on traffic counts,” said City of Twin Falls spokesman Joshua Palmer. Based on the far southeastern side of town, Floral Avenue doesn’t get the vehicle or pedestrian traffic seen across much of the city.
Last year, four options for possible renovations to Floral Avenue were proposed to the city council. Everything from a full build-out to cheaper borrow ditches and controlled access option.
It’s an issue that this year has become more complicated due to the soaring costs of construction materials and labor. The cost of every option proposed to the city council last year has risen, some by as much as 20%.
“I don’t want to discount the problems that this creates for those businesses,” said Palmer. “We have a limited budget and we have roads citizens expect us to maintain. It’s a delicate balance,”
Tax breaks and building permits are not any cheaper for the businesses located on this dirt road, but their tax revenue alone is not enough to cover renovation costs. According to Palmer, the city received roughly $71,000 in tax revenue annually from those businesses, but the least expensive road improvement option requires more than five times that amount of funding.
While alternate financing options like creating a Local Improvement District are being explored, the city is admittedly facing a lengthy list of road projects coming up this summer, leaving some of those based on the road feeling less than optimistic.
“Over the last couple of years, it seemed like ‘yeah we’re going to do something,’ but nothing ever happened,” said Watts. “It feels like you’re kinda on the end of the lane.”
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military needs to adjust its planning, training, targeting and use of weapons in order to better avoid widespread civilian deaths and damage such as the devastating 2017 battle to liberate the Syrian city of Raqqa from Islamic State militants, a new RAND report said Thursday.
The report requested by the Pentagon reflects criticism of the military’s airstrike campaign that, according to some estimates, killed more than 1,600 civilians in Raqqa, as the U.S.-led coalition worked to destroy the Islamic State caliphate that wrested control of large swaths of Iraq and Syria.
Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said the report, which lays out a series of recommendations to improve military procedures and strategy, will be used as the department develops its own broader plan to reduce civlian harm.
“No other military works as hard as we do to mitigate civilian harm, and yet we still cause it,” said Kirby. ”We’re going to continue to try to learn from past issues.”
RAND concluded that the battle for Raqqa provided important lessons.
Michael McNerney, lead author of the RAND report, called Raqqa “a cautionary tale about civilian harm in urban combat.” He said it “should serve as an extra incentive to the DoD to strengthen its policies and procedures to mitigate, document and respond to civilian harm.”
The RAND report noted that there has been a wide range of estimated civilian casualties during the seige, but also said it believes that 60%-80% of Raqqa was left uninhabitable by the time the city was liberated in October 2017.
Initially the U.S.-led coalition estimted that it was responsible for 38 incidents involving 240 civilian casualties — including 178 who were killed. A consortium of local Syrian and international groups, including Amnesty International and Airwars, put the number of casualties at a “high estimate” of 1,600, but said that about 774 of them could specifically be “verified” by data as the result of coalition action.
The report makes it clear that several thousand more civilians likely died, based on the number of bodies uncovered by U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces, but many were probably killed by IS or other fighters on the ground.
“Our report focuses on U.S. actions in Raqqa, but the actions of the Syrian government and its Russian and Iranian partners undoubtedly contributed far more to civilian harm and suffering in Syria overall,” McNerney said.
The report noted that the challenges in Raqqa were compounded by limits on the number U.S. troops that could be there, as well as where they could be positioned. U.S. troops on the ground could have provided better targeting and civilian information, including on Islamic State militants’ efforts to use civilians as human shields, the report said.
RAND recommended that the U.S. military provide more extensive training and guidance on the need to avoid civilian harm, and plan and execute operations in ways to achieve those goals. Changes could include improved planning, better assessments of potential collateral damage, increased mission rehearsals, improved intelligence gathering, and more selective use of air strikes and munitions that minimize bomb fragmentation. | https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/news/report-us-military-must-do-more-to-avoid-civilian-deaths/ | 2022-04-01T01:47:12Z |
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Western will host its first quarter 2022 analyst conference call on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. PDT (3:00 p.m. EDT).
Don Demens, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Stephen Williams, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will discuss the Company's first quarter 2022 results followed by a question and answer session with the analyst community.
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Western is an integrated forest products company building a margin-focused log and lumber business to compete successfully in global softwood markets. With operations and employees located primarily on the coast of British Columbia and Washington State, Western is a premier supplier of high-value, specialty forest products to worldwide markets. Western has a lumber capacity in excess of 1.0 billion board feet from seven sawmills and four remanufacturing facilities. The Company sources timber from its private lands, long-term licenses, First Nations arrangements, and market purchases. Western supplements its production through a wholesale program providing customers with a comprehensive range of specialty products.
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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.sfgate.com/news/article/Report-Rain-not-anticipated-when-7M-in-PPE-17049873.php | 2022-04-01T01:47:12Z |
A total of 422 runs were scored during the Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings clash in IPL 2022 at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday night. And it was the IPL newbie LSG which had the last laugh as they hunted down 211 with six wickets and three deliveries to spare.
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While the win was the first ever for LSG in IPL, CSK have lost the first two matches of a season for the first time in their history. Here we take a look at the major talking points from the high-scoring affair.
A Nightmare For Chameera
LSG fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera had a contest to forget. With the ball and on the field. The Sri Lankan bowled four wicketless overs and leaked 49 runs. He had a nightmare of a game in the field as twice his misfielding resulted in two fours. And then he also dropped a simple catch of Shivam Dube at short fine leg when he was on 37.
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Dhoni Starts With a Six
Former CSK captain MS Dhoni walked in to bat in the 19th over when Dube fell on 49. Normally, the veteran takes time before unleashing his breathtaking strokeplay. The stage wherein he walked in to bat afforded him no such luxury. And so Mahi began blasting from the first ball itself. He smoked pacer Avesh Khan for a six off the first ball he faced - the first time he has done off the very first in his IPL career. He hit two fours and remained unbeaten on 16 off 6.
The Costly Drop
CSK fielders also didn’t have the best of times with their catching. They dropped two catches. They first dropped Quinton de Kock when he was batting on 30 - the culprit being Moeen Ali who failed to hold onto a sitter at extra cover. QDK went on to make 61 off 45. They next dropped LSG captain KL Rahul when he was on 34 - this time the fielder was Tushar Deshpande but it was a very difficult chance. It didn’t cost CSK much though with Rahul eventually falling on 40.
Bravo at The Top
When Dwayne Bravo dismissed Deepak Hooda in the 18th over to tilt the balance of the contest in CSK’s favour, he surpassed Lasith Malinga to become the all-time leading wicket-taker in IPL history. Before the contest, Bravo was tied with the Sri Lankan at 170 wickets each. The former Windies allrounder now has 171 wickets from 153 matches at an average of 24.07.
LSG Get Off The Mark in Style
LSG chased down 211 in 19.3 overs which is the fourth highest successful chase in IPL history. Rajasthan Royals hold the record having chased down 224 against Punjab Kings in IPL 2022 while Mumbai Indians are second with a chase of 219 against Chennai Super Kings. At the third spot are also RR with a chase of 215 against the erstwhile Deccan Chargers.
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Patricia Columbia-Walsh and Caroline Murphy each score five goals to lead Montclair Kimberley, No. 20 in the NJ.com Top 20, to a 19-8 win over Pequannock in the season opener in Montclair.
Columbia-Walsh also tallied six assists and 10 draw controls on the afternoon. Aeryn Curren and Kate Weinstein both scored three goals as well for the Cougars while Cameron Lienhardt had two goals and two assists. Murphy also had two assists.
As a team, MKA recorded 14 ground balls and Ayantu Flowers made six saves.
For Pequannock, Julia Gronda notched five goals and Olivia Volpe found the back of the net three times.
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Philippians 3:4b–14 (NRSV) Verse 4even though I, too, have reason for confidence in the flesh. If anyone else has reason to be confident in the flesh, I have more: Verse 5circumcised on the eighth day, a member of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew born of...
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Mandiant, Inc. (FormPREM14A)
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BANGKOK – A report by the World Wildlife Fund shows illegal purchases of wildlife online are growing in Myanmar in a threat both to public health and to endangered species.
The report released Friday found that enforcement of bans on such transactions has weakened amid political turmoil following a 2021 military takeover.
The number of such dealings rose 74% over a year earlier to 11,046, nearly all of them involving sales of live animals. For the 173 species traded, 54 are threatened with global extinction, the report said.
Researchers identified 639 Facebook accounts belonging to wildlife traders. The largest online trading group had more than 19,000 members and dozens of posts per week, it said.
The animals bought and sold included elephants, bears and gibbons, Tibetan antelope, critically endangered pangolins and an Asian giant tortoise. The most popular were various species of monkeys, often bought as pets.
Most of the animals advertised for sale were taken from the wild. They also included civets, which along with pangolins have been identified as potential vectors in the spread of diseases such as SARS and COVID-19.
Shaun Martin, who heads the WWF's Asia-Pacific regional cybercrime project, said monitoring of the online wildlife trade shows different species being kept close together, sometimes in the same cage.
“With Asia’s track record as a breeding ground for many recent zoonotic diseases, this sharp uptick in online trade of wildlife in Myanmar is extremely concerning,” he said.
The unregulated trade in wild species and resulting interactions between wild species and humans raise the risks of new and possibly vaccine-resistant mutations of illnesses such as the COVID-19 that could evolve undetected in non-human hosts into more dangerous variants of disease, experts say.
COVID-19 is one of many diseases traced back to animals. The killing and sale of what is known as bushmeat in Africa was thought to be a source for Ebola. Bird flu likely came from chickens at a market in Hong Kong in 1997. Measles is believed to have evolved from a virus that infected cattle.
“Illegal wildlife trade is a serious concern from the point of view of biodiversity preservation and conservation and its potential impact on health security," said Mary Elizabeth G. Miranda, an expert on zoonotic diseases and illness and CEO of the Field Epidemiology Training Program Alumni Foundation in the Philippines.
Social media and other online platforms have joined a worldwide effort to crack down on the thriving trade in birds, reptiles, mammals and animal parts. In Myanmar, much of the trade in wildlife is through Facebook, which as a member of the Coalition to End Wildlife Trafficking online has taken action to block or remove accounts of people engaged in such transactions.
But as is true elsewhere, new accounts often pop up just as soon as old ones are shut down, hindering enforcement, the report noted. Easy online access to the animals also is driving up demand, worsening the problem.
Discussions of purchases of protected species often took place in open Facebook groups, suggesting that such dealings remain “largely risk-free,” the report said. Since payments and deliveries often are done using messenger apps, controlling the problem is doubly difficult.
Highlighting the lack of enforcement, people in the illegal wildlife trade in Myanmar often use rudimentary methods of moving the animals and animal products around — with buses being the usual form of transport.
The study by WWF in Myanmar focused on trade online of animals and other creatures inside the country, though there were some imports from neighboring Thailand, mainly of birds such as hornbills and salmon crested cockatoos, and of crocodiles, to India.
Some deals might involve animals or parts being sent into China, it said.
The conservation group said it plans future studies to better understand Myanmar’s role in the global trade in endangered species. | https://www.news4jax.com/tech/2022/03/31/wwf-report-says-online-wildlife-trade-on-rise-in-myanmar/ | 2022-04-01T01:47:14Z |
JEYASHRI SURESH
Kosambari is a typical South Indian salad made from pulses and sweet corn kernels, and seasoned with mustard seeds.
The Karnataka speciality is sometimes eaten as a snack but is usually served as part of a full-course meal. It is also shared during festivals.
Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 5 minutes Serves: 3 Ingredients: Fresh or frozen sweet corn kernels: 1 cup Yellow moong dal: 3 tbsp Grated carrot: 3 tbsp Pomegranate: ¼ cup Cucumber (finely chopped): 3 tbsp Coconut: 3 tbsp Coriander leaves (finely chopped): 2 tbsp Oil: 2 tsp Green chilli: 2 Mustard seeds: 1 tsp Salt: As needed Lemon juice: 2 tsp Method: 1) Soak the yellow moong dal in hot water for 15 minutes. Drain the water and put aside. 2) If you are using fresh corn, cook it and remove the kernel. Frozen corn must be boiled in water for five minutes and the water drained. 3) In a bowl, mix together the cooked corn, soaked moong dal, cucumber, coriander leaves, pomegranate, coconut, carrot, salt and lemon juice. 4) Temper the mustard seeds and green chilli in 1 tsp of oil. 5) Add this to the bowl and mix well. 6) Kosambari is ready to serve. Notes: a) Feel free to add or reduce any ingredient. b) You can add sprouts. c) Green chilli can be replaced with pepper powder. d) Kosambari goes well with any South Indian meal.
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Rory McIlroy and Leona Maguire endured roller-coaster days, but the Co Cavan star kept her title hopes very much alive in the US.
McIlroy struggled with his irons in the Valero Texas Open, hitting just nine greens in regulation as he made six birdies and six bogeys in a disconcerting level-par 72 at TPC San Antonio in his final warm-up for the Masters.
He was tied 61st, seven shots behind Scotland’s Russell Knox as Graeme McDowell struggled to a two-over 74.
It was a more encouraging day for Maguire in the opening Major of the season, the Chevron Championship at Mission Hills in Palm Springs, as she made three birdies and three bogeys in a level-par 72 to share 31st, six strokes behind clubhouse leaders Jennifer Kupcho and Australia’s Minjee Lee.
The Co Cavan star birdied the 10th, bogeyed the 14th, then birdied the 18th and first to get to two-under before dropping shots at the third and fifth. Kupcho and Lee shot six-under 66s to lead by two shots from Anna Nordqvist, Caroline Masson and Pajaree Anannarukarn as world number one Jin Young Ko struggled to a two-over 74.
On the Challenge Tour, Paul Dunne fired six birdies in a bogey-free 66 at Koro Creek Golf Club to lie just a shot off the lead in the Limpopo Championship.
“This is obviously the more scoreable of the two courses, so I knew I had to shoot a decent score today,” Dunne said. “I was making the birdies I probably shouldn’t have and missing the chances I gave myself but was pretty steady and didn’t get myself in much trouble.
“The other course is a different test, but if I play like I did today, I should be fine.”
Six players are tied for the lead – Jonathan Thomson, Germany’s Freddy Schott, Spain’s Jordi Garcia, Ivan Cantero Gutierrez and Emilio Cuartero Blanco and home favourite Hennie du Plessis – after carding 65s at Koro Creek.
Tom McKibbin is 30th after a 68 at the same venue where John Murphy shot 70 to share 71st as Richard O’Donovan posted a 79 at Euphoria.
The second round of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur was delayed by seven-and-a-half hours with Castlewarden’s Lauren Walsh six shots off the lead after an opening 76.
On the Ladies European Tour, Olivia Mehaffey shot a three-over 75 at Steenberg to share 43rd on five-over in the Investec South African Women’s Open at halfway, 12 strokes behind Wales’ Becky Brewerton.
In Spain, Beth Coulter’s two-over 74 left her tied fourth, just two shots off the lead in the European Nations Championship at Sotogrande, where Robert Moran’s 78 left him tied 11th on seven-over, 13 shots behind Spain’s Jaime Montojo Fernandez.
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(KTLA) – The IRS on Wednesday reminded tax filers to claim any missing third-round stimulus payment on their 2021 income tax return.
The tax season gives eligible people who never got the $1,400 payment the chance to claim it.
Since the IRS is no longer issuing the Economic Impact Payments, people who are missing a stimulus payment, or got less than the amount they’re eligible for, will have to claim a Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2020 or 2021 federal tax returns, according to the Internal Revenue Service.
Most eligible people have already received their stimulus payments and won’t need to include anything about the payment when they file their 2021 tax return.
The IRS says it has issued more than 175 million third-round payments worth more than $400 billion to people across the country. Most of those payments were sent out in the spring and early summer of 2021.
Still, there are many who haven’t gotten their payments.
Authorities have identified 644,705 potentially eligible people who had not received payments totaling $1.6 billion, according to a report issued last week by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration.
What to do if you never received the third payment
The IRS encourages residents to double check their bank accounts first to make sure they never got the third payment, especially in early spring and summer of 2021.
People can also access their IRS Online Account to view the total amount of the third-round Economic Impact Payment issued to them. For married couples filing jointly, each person will need to log into their own online account.
Once people confirm they never got the payment, and their IRS online accounts show a payment amount greater than $0, or if they got a Notice 1444-C or Letter 6475, they should contact the IRS as soon as possible to see if a payment trace is needed.
But they do not need to wait until their trace is complete to file their 2021 tax return, officials said.
When completing the Recovery Rebate Credit worksheet, taxpayers have two options: either use the amount on the Letter 6475 (or EIP 3 amount from the online account) to calculate the recovery rebate credit amount on line 30, or use the amount of stimulus payment the taxpayer believes they received to calculate the rebate credit amount on line 30. (Details on that can be found here.)
Those who contact the IRS to trace the stimulus payment amount will receive notification of the results. If it is found that the taxpayer didn’t get the money, the IRS will adjust the recovery rebate credit amount on the tax return and issue any refund.
If people make a mistake calculating the recovery rebate credit and claim an amount on line 30 for the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit, the IRS will have to correct the amount and send a notice about the changes made. If that happens, there may be a delay in processing the return, officials said.
What if I already filed my taxes?
An amended return may be needed to claim the credit if IRS records show no payment was issued.
For eligible people who didn’t claim a recovery rebate credit on their 2021 tax return (so line 30 is blank or $0), they will need to file a Form 1040-X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return to claim the remaining amount of stimulus money — if IRS records don’t show that they were issued a payment.
This includes people who think they didn’t get the full amount of their third-round Economic Impact Payment because their circumstances in 2021 were different than they were in 2020.
People trying to figure out if they should amend their original tax return can use this online tool.
More details on claim the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit can be found here. | https://www.koin.com/news/never-got-the-3rd-1400-stimulus-payment-heres-what-to-do-when-filing-taxes/ | 2022-04-01T01:47:17Z |
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Joe Rogan has threatened to stop podcasting if he becomes publicly censored to the point at which he has to “walk on eggshells” and mind his “Ps and Qs”.
The host of The Joe Rogan Experience, which is Spotify‘s biggest podcast, said in a recent episode that he’ll pull out of podcasting altogether if he “can’t do it anymore, [where] I have to do it in some sort of weird way”.
If he did abandon it as a career, that would mean dropping out of his reported $200million, three-and-a-half-year exclusivity deal he agreed with Spotify in 2020.
Rogan became embroiled in controversy recently after Neil Young demanded his music be removed from Spotify if the platform wasn’t willing to remove podcast episodes in which Rogan had broadcasted dangerous misinformation over the COVID vaccines.
During a recent episode, Rogan, an ex-mixed martial arts commentator and TV host, got into a conversation with MMA fighter Josh Barnett about the podcast industry.
“That’s if I become something different because it grew bigger. I’ll quit. If it gets to a point where I can’t do it anymore…I have to do it in some sort of weird way where, you know, I walk on eggshells and mind my Ps and Qs – fuck that.
“If I become something different because it grew bigger, I’ll quit,” he said.
Rogan alluded to other controversies, which include his past use of racial slurs that recently came into the spotlight, saying that he worries about everyone pouring “over every single little thing” he says.
In February, Spotify removed dozens of The Joe Rogan Experience episodes in response to the backlash over him using the N-word in previous episodes. The streaming giant also said that it would add content advisories to all episodes that contain COVID misinformation.
In other news, The Simpsons appeared to mock Rogan in a recent episode of the long-running show in which Homer meets a character resembling the podcaster. | https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/tv/joe-rogan-threatens-to-quit-spotify-if-he-has-to-walk-on-eggshells-3195390 | 2022-04-01T01:47:17Z |
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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Follow AP Entertainment Writer Andrew Dalton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/andyjamesdalton | https://www.theheraldreview.com/news/article/Oscars-producer-says-police-offered-to-arrest-17049804.php | 2022-04-01T01:47:18Z |
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — A dozen years of defending Qatar’s suitability to host the World Cup can leave Hassan Al-Thawadi exasperated at the enduring glare of scrutiny and the accusatory, rather than celebratory, tone.
At times, Al-Thawadi can seem to be the face — even leader — of this Persian Gulf nation given his prominence. As head of the bid, and now general secretary of the organizing committee, Al-Thawadi has rights groups, protesting football federations and fans worldwide to answer to.
The responses do not always placate those aghast at the suffering of migrant workers whose low-paid labor was relied on to build not only stadiums but also Qatar’s wider infrastructure that is beyond Al-Thawadi’s direct remit.
But it is the changes to working conditions and rights in the nation that Al-Thawadi is trying to accentuate on the eve of the World Cup draw when the finalists discover who and where they will be playing in November.
“Human suffering is a tragedy. Simple as that,” Al-Thawadi said in an interview with The Associated Press on Thursday. “We recognized from day one from before we bid to host the World Cup, that things had to change. This is not something that dawned upon us as a result of the World Cup.”
And yet changes to labor laws were not part of the public Qatar bid. They only came in recent years rather than before construction started on the eight new stadiums required after the 2010 vote once groups, including Amnesty International, applied pressure.
“We knew that this World Cup will be an accelerant,” he said, “and will assist the government in terms of making that change.”
They include the introduction of a minimum wage and the dismantling of the “kafala” sponsorship system binding workers to their employer. Enforcement across Qatar is the challenge, especially as investigators hone in on construction sites away from the eight World Cup stadiums that are complete.
Al-Thawadi sees Qatar as setting the “benchmark” — particularly with more restrictive working practices enduring elsewhere in the Gulf — and pointing to how some of the “most ardent of critics” are now working with them.
“Nobody accepts any sort of suffering, and we are doing our bit to ensure that this doesn’t occur,” he said. “I’m working very diligently and we’re very committed that this progress that has been done over the last 12 years will continue after 2022 and will remain.”
But Al-Thawadi went from the interview to the FIFA Congress where Norwegian football federation president Lise Klaveness called out the freedoms and safety denied to workers and the lack of LGBTQ+ protections in Qatar.
Al-Thawadi was riled, claiming in response that Klaveness had not attempted to contact him. It is a sign of how vexed Al-Thawadi can be having to continue justifying Qatar as the Middle East’s first World Cup host.
“The World Cup is an opportunity for everybody to come and get to understand different people of different backgrounds with different values,” Al-Thawadi said. “We don’t necessarily always … agree on everything … but that in itself has to be respected and accepted.
“What we say is what we’re offering them, providing a safe World Cup, a welcoming World Cup for everybody. And this is the opportunity for everybody to sit down and build relations.”
Al-Thawadi is hoping people will listen, even if the answers or Qatari laws do not satisfy them.
“People are very quick to pass judgment,” he said. “Very quick and very firm in their judgment with that, whether they have the full information or not.”
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More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/news/stadiums-built-but-scrutiny-endures-for-qatar-world-cup-head/ | 2022-04-01T01:47:18Z |
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NEW YORK, March 31, 2022
NEW YORK, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices ("S&P DJI"), a leading provider of financial market indices, and MSCI Inc. (MSCI), a leading provider of research-based indices and analytics, have conducted their annual review of the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®) structure.
The annual GICS methodology review is intended to ensure that the GICS structure continues to appropriately represent the global equity markets and, thereby, enable asset owners, asset managers and investment research specialists to make consistent global comparisons by industry. The GICS structure revision is the result of a consultation with market participants.
Based on the consultation feedback received, S&P DJI and MSCI have concluded that the proposed changes related to the reclassification of renewable energy companies and the consolidation of Diversified Banks and Regional Banks will not be implemented due to lack of market consensus. All other changes proposed in the consultation will be implemented.
The changes to the GICS structure will be implemented in GICS Direct and S&P DJI's indices after the close of business (ET) on Friday, March 17, 2023. A select list of large market capitalization companies affected by the changes will be announced no later than June 30, 2022. The full list of companies affected by these changes will be made available to clients no later than December 15, 2022. MSCI will consult with clients regarding implementation in their indexes.
The results of the consultation and changes to the GICS structure in 2023 are summarized below.
CLASSIFICATION OF RETAILERS
The retail landscape has evolved over the years as retailers are opting to pursue an omni-channel approach to sell their products rather than sticking with mainly brick-and-mortar retail or purely online channels. The demarcation between General Merchandise Stores and Department Stores has diminished as well, since both formats are comprised of retail spaces primarily selling consumer discretionary goods. Retailers that are generating a majority of revenue or earnings from consumable staple items such as food, household, and personal care products warrant a consolidation under the Consumer Staples Sector.
Market feedback concerning the proposals for retailers was generally favorable. S&P DJI and MSCI will discontinue Internet & Direct Marketing Retail and classify companies according to the nature of goods sold, merge General Merchandise Stores and Department Stores into a new Sub-Industry called Broadline Retail, shift consumable merchandise sellers to the Consumer Staples Sector, and update the GICS nomenclature for select Retail classifications by replacing the word "Stores" with "Retail".
CLASSIFICATION OF DATA PROCESSING & OUTSOURCED SERVICES
Companies classified as Data Processing & Outsourced Services offer services either customized for select industries such as human resources or travel or to diverse industries, as is the case with transaction and payment processing companies offering payment related transaction and payment processing services by connecting consumers, financial institutions, merchants, governments, digital partners, businesses, and other organizations. These support activities are closely aligned with the business support activities covered under the Industrials Sector rather than the Information Technology Sector, and with the Financials Sector in the case of payment processors.
Market feedback concerning the proposal for Data Processing & Outsourced Services was generally favorable. Data Processing & Outsourced Services Sub-Industry under the Information Technology Sector will be discontinued and will be moved to the Industrials Sector with an updated definition. In addition, transaction and payment processing companies will be reclassified to a newly created Sub-Industry called Transaction and Payment Processing Services under the Financials Sector. Payroll processing companies will be moved to the Industrials Sector under the Human Resource & Employment Services Sub-Industry with an updated definition. Companies offering travel related data processing and outsourced services will be moved to the Consumer Discretionary Sector under the Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines Sub-Industry.
CLASSIFICATION OF BANKS AND THRIFTS & MORTGAGE FINANCE
The Banks Industry Group comprised of Diversified Banks, Regional Banks, and Thrifts/Savings Banks has evolved over the years with respect to the geographic footprints of these businesses, the laws governing them, and the variety of services being offered. Further, Mortgage Finance, where revenue is more fee-based than interest income based, are distinct from Banks as they mainly offer mortgage finance related products & services for commercial & residential real estate properties. In order to capture these changes, it was proposed to merge Diversified Banks, Regional Banks, and Thrifts/Savings Banks into a single Sub-Industry. And it was proposed to discontinue the Thrifts & Mortgage Finance Sub-Industry under the Banks Industry Group and create a new Commercial & Residential Mortgage Finance Sub-Industry under the Diversified Financials Industry Group (to be renamed Financial Services).
Market feedback concerning the proposal for Banks was mixed, but favorable for the Thrifts & Mortgage Finance. Most clients expressed a desire to retain a distinction between Diversified Banks and Regional Banks, although they found merit in merging Thrifts and Savings Banks into an expanded Regional Banks Sub-Industry. In addition, feedback was in favor of discontinuing the Thrifts & Mortgage Finance Sub-Industry under the Banks Industry Group and creating a new Commercial & Residential Mortgage Finance Sub-Industry under the Diversified Financials Industry Group (to be renamed Financial Services). Hence, the proposal will be partially adopted. There will be no change to the Diversified Banks Sub-Industry, Thrifts/Savings banks will be merged with Regional Banks, and the change for Thrifts and Mortgage Finance Sub-Industry will be implemented as proposed.
CLASSIFICATION OF EQUITY REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS (REITs)
The companies structured as REITs generally focus on distinct property types such as retail properties, data centers, telecom towers, etc., and only a small percentage of these companies invest in diverse property types.
Market feedback concerning the proposal for Equity REITs was generally favorable. Clients confirmed that there is interest in creating additional granularity for REITs to help investors track the increased specialization in the REITs space. It was proposed that Residential REITs will be split into 2 distinct Sub-Industries and Specialized REITs will be split into 5 Sub-Industries. In addition, 8 Industries for REITs and a new Industry Group for Equity REITs will be created. A new Real Estate Management & Development Industry Group and Industry will also be created. Since the consultation feedback concerning the proposals for Equity REITs was largely favorable, the changes will be implemented as proposed.
CLASSIFICATION OF TRANSPORTATION
The Trucking Sub-Industry includes a mix of companies providing cargo/goods and passenger ground transportation services. The passenger ground transportation business has evolved over the years through the development of online apps and marketplaces for taxis and on-demand ride sharing, as well as consumer bicycle and scooter rental platforms. In addition, these companies are distinct from those offering cargo/goods ground transportation services.
Market feedback supported the reasoning behind separating passenger land transportation from cargo/goods land transportation. The Trucking Sub-Industry will be split into two new Sub-Industries to be called Passenger Ground Transportation and Cargo Ground Transportation. For additional clarity, the Airlines Industry and Sub-Industry will also be renamed as Passenger Airlines to better reflect the companies classified there.
CLASSIFICATION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY COMPANIES
The consultation proposals related to the classification of renewable energy companies will not be adopted at this time. Although there is a rapid growth in investment and capacity in the renewable energy generation space that is transforming the competitive landscape of both the Energy and Utilities Sectors, with renewable energy generation sources becoming significant competitors to traditional energy source providers, feedback from clients and additional internal analysis suggests that there is not a consensus yet on how to reflect these changes in the GICS structure. It is likely that this topic will be revisited in a future structure review by S&P DJI and MSCI.
UPDATE TO GICS DEFINITION: CLASSIFICATION OF CANNABIS
The cannabis industry has expanded rapidly in recent years due to an ease in regulations and increased discovery of uses for a variety of applications. The legality of recreational usage is still inconsistent globally, whereas legal medicinal use is more widespread. Additional uses are still in a nascent stage. In addition, market feedback was also mixed and hence, the Pharmaceuticals Sub-Industry definition will not be updated at this time.
ADDITIONAL UPDATES IN SELECT GICS INDUSTRY AND SUB-INDUSTRY NAMES
Various GICS Industry and Sub-Industry names will be updated to increase clarity and consistency across the GICS structure, in addition to above changes.
The new GICS structure will consist of 11 Sectors, 25 Industry Groups, 74 Industries and 163 Sub-Industries.
For a detailed document covering the upcoming changes, please visit S&P Dow Jones Indices' web site at www.spdji.com and MSCI's web site at www.msci.com.
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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.sfgate.com/news/article/Thompson-and-Trump-meet-to-talk-politics-17049815.php | 2022-04-01T01:47:18Z |
History teacher removed after hanging Black doll in classroom
CHICAGO (WLS) - A heated exchange between two teachers at a Chicago high school is being investigated after one of the teachers hung a Black doll from a cord in a classroom.
It took place in front of students, and a picture of the incident circulated on social media.
On Wednesday, the school day ended at Whitney Young Magnet High School with a special listening session after the apparent racial incident.
“He [the teacher] definitely should have thought about it because that could be really sensitive, especially with it being an African American doll and something that could cause suicidal thoughts,” said high school sophomore William Schetz.
According to a letter from the school’s principal Joyce Kenner to parents, a teacher hung a small stuffed African American football doll by a pull-down string from a projector screen in their classroom. The teacher indicated he found the doll in his room and wanted the students to see if someone would claim it.
When another teacher confronted that teacher about the hanging doll, the two reportedly got into a fight.
Kenner said Chicago Public School officials have taken over the investigation of the incident and removed the history teacher.
“I believe he should be removed from the school, and his teaching degree should be taken away,” said Michelle Donegan, a student’s parent.
A spokeswoman for the Chicago Teachers Union said practices that mitigate the harm of racial biases must be ongoing and consistent in our schools.
“He knows what lynching is. He knows what hanging the doll would represent,” Donegan said.
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With an aim of getting back on the winning track, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) take on the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Friday’s contest of the IPL. The encounter will be played at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai from 7:30 pm IST.
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Shreyas Iyer-led KKR side defeated the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the inaugural match of the season but suffered a three-wicket defeat against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). The two-time champions will take positives from their display and hope to win this game.
Meanwhile, Punjab pipped RCB in a high-scoring match as the Mayank Agarwal-led side won by five wickets at the DY Patil Stadium on Wednesday. They will step into the game with their heads held high and will be hoping for a similar result.
Weather report
According to accuweather.com, the temperature of Mumbai city on Friday will be around 30-31 degrees Celsius at the start of the play before dropping to 28 degrees Celsius at night.
The sky will be generally clear and it is unlikely that the match will be interrupted by rain as there are zero chances of precipitation during play. The humidity will be around 70 percent, meanwhile, the wind speed should be around 21-22 km/h.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs Punjab Kings (PBKS) Possible XIs
Kolkata Knight Riders Probable Line-up: Venkatesh Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer (C), Nitish Rana, Sunil Narine, Sam Billings, Sheldon Jackson, Andre Russell, Tim Southee, Umesh Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy
Punjab Kings Probable Line-up: Shikhar Dhawan, Mayank Agarwal (C), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Liam Livingstone, Raj Bawa, Shahrukh Khan, Odean Smith, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Sandeep Sharma or Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar
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Lindsey Devir scored four goals to lead Ridgewood, No. 6 in the NJ.com Top 20, to a season-opening victory at home over No. 9 Westfield, 14-2.
Tatum Ban scored three goals to secure the first-ever hat trick of her career while Morgan McGahan was called upon to make three saves to secure the win between the pipes for Ridgewood (1-0), which held a 10-1 advantage at halftime.
With the win, Ridgewood avenges a stunning loss at the hands of Westfield in the championship round of last year’s North Jersey, Group 4 sectional tournament. The win is also notable as being the first under new head coach Liz Henky.
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Safe Fun Nashville looks to Transportation Licensing Commission for enforcement
After a rare show of unity between Gov. Lee, General Assembly, and Metro Council, coalition calls for regulations to have teeth. On the heels of party vehicle legislation passing through both the General Assembly and Metro Council in the past month, Safe Fun Nashville calls on the Transportation Licensing Commission to...
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It’s been a largely disappointing season for Connacht, but several players have still managed to emerge and make it a success for them with Matthew Burke from Ballinrobe really coming of age in this campaign.
The 25-year old loosehead prop (above) really made the most of Denis Buckley’s absence through injury and ten starts after most of his previous two dozen appearances were off the bench have seen him blossom into a key figure for Andy Friend’s men. And while Connacht are reeling from successive heavy defeats to Edinburgh and Leinster, Burke is determined to finish the season on a high.
They head to Treviso this weekend looking to bounce back from the 45-8 loss to Leinster last weekend and Burke is confident they will recover even though Benetton will have several of the Italian internationals back who stunned Wales in the Six Nations.
“Obviously we were tremendously disappointed with the way that went against Leinster but at this stage we really just have to park it. We can’t let that affect us this weekend. We reviewed it but we have to move on to Treviso. They are a lot stronger than they might have been in other seasons. They have got a lot of internationals in there.
“We have a number of games over the course of the next few weeks, both URC and those two games against Leinster in the European Cup, and we are targeting every game to win. Unfortunately, because of results through the season we have taken things a little bit out of our own hands in terms of how we qualify for the URC but we are just targeting every game we go into as a must-win.
“And we are confident. We know what we are capable of. Some of the losses have been hurtful, the loss against Leinster, the loss against Edinburgh, but we know what went wrong and what we are capable of and we’re confident we can finish the season on a high.”
Burke is pleased with the way his own season has gone and with Peter Dooley arriving from Leinster during the summer to increase competition for the No1 jersey, he wants to finish this campaign on the front foot.
“I’ve had quite a number of appearances over the last three years but most of them were coming off the bench and they weren’t necessarily long appearances in terms of actual minutes.
“So this season I have been getting a lot of starts. I got that opportunity because I went well in those pre-season matches and obviously Denis was injured at the time, so I had that opportunity and I kind of took it. It’s been really good so far and I have been enjoying it,” added Burke. | https://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/connacht-rugby/ballinrobes-matthew-burke-enjoys-coming-of-age-year-in-green-of-connacht-41509307.html | 2022-04-01T01:47:22Z |
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The 60th anniversary of The Rolling Stones is to be celebrated with a special BBC docuseries and a radio programme featuring exclusive interviews with the bandmembers.
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The four-part series My Life As A Rolling Stone will air on on BBC Two and iPlayer this summer, with each one-hour episode dedicated to the legendary rock band’s four members: Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood and Charlie Watts.
New interviews with the musicians (except for the late Watts, who died last year) and unseen footage will form “intimate portraits” in which they’ll reflect on their busy careers.
For the Watts-focused episode, his story will be told via archive interviews and tributes from his fellow bandmates and musical peers.
Other Rolling Stones admirers including P.P. Arnold, Chrissie Hynde, Slash, Rod Stewart, Tina Turner and Steven Tyler will feature across the episodes.
The series, which is produced by Mercury Studios for the BBC, will also include footage of old performances interwoven with interviews new and old.
The Rolling Stones’ manager Joyce Smyth said in a statement: “We are thrilled to celebrate 60 years of The Rolling Stones with these four films which give fans around the world a new and fascinating look at the band.”
Lorna Clarke, Controller, BBC Pop, said: “What better year for the BBC, in its centenary year, to pay tribute to and celebrate one of the world’s most significant rock groups, in their 60th anniversary year.
“The Rolling Stones have been ambassadors for great British rock ‘n’ roll for decades and are loved the world over, so I’m thrilled that the BBC is able to present this very special season of programming, including the world-exclusive TV series, to our audiences.”
Mercury Studios CEO, Alice Webb, added: “Every now and again, as filmmakers we get to work on extraordinary projects – this is one of those moments. We know their music, their swagger, their unrivalled stage presence – and through these beautiful, intimate films you’ll see the band in all their glory as we explore what makes them truly great.
“It’s been an honour to work with The Rolling Stones to shine a light on their incredible lives and careers – we can’t wait for audiences around the world to see them.”
In addition to the series, a curated collection of landmark concerts and documentaries will be available on iPlayer this summer, including Crossfire Hurricane (2012) and The Rolling Stones: Totally Stripped (original version 1995, re-versioned edition 2016).
Along with the documentary films the celebrations will also include a two-hour audio documentary Rolling With The Stones on BBC Radio 2, which will also air this summer.
In other news, Jagger has announced that a new solo track called ‘Strange Game’ is coming later this week.
The upcoming song serves as the theme tune to the new Apple Original series Slow Horses, the first two episodes of which land on Apple TV+ tomorrow (April 1). | https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/tv/the-rolling-stones-60th-anniversary-to-be-marked-with-bbc-docuseries-of-unseen-footage-3195367 | 2022-04-01T01:47:23Z |
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HOUSTON (Nexstar) — A computer system glitch in Houston led to the release of hundreds of people being held in jails there on Wednesday.
The glitch kept people who had been arrested waiting in custody for more than two days, without having their case processed. That’s longer than state law allows, leading to those defendants being released.
At least one judge blamed a backlog in cases, making it nearly impossible to hold defendants any longer.
That draws attention to a larger statewide issue.
You could expect an average of 186 criminal jury trials to be held across Texas every week before the pandemic. In 2020, that number dropped to four. This is according to Texas 2036, a nonprofit that tracks this kind of information to help with data-motivated strategies.
“The pandemic obviously, kept us from resolving cases for a year and a half or so,” Hays County District Attorney Wes Mau said.
Mau said all courts at various levels across the state are now playing catchup with little room for error or system glitches, like Houston saw, adding to its overall backlog.
Texas lawmakers are doing some behind-the-scenes work to address how to speed up that process, but that could take up to five years according to Texas 2036.
“It’s not anything that’s going to be simply fixed by creating courts, more judges … it’s going to take a lot of working on efficiencies on those cases,” said Joe Moody, District 78 state representative.
Moody is the vice chair of the interim committee on criminal justice reform. He’s prepping for the next legislative session and said addressing the court backlog is top of mind.
“If people need to be in that system, we understand that. But if they don’t need to be there, let’s figure out how to track them out,” Moody said. “And let’s make sure that we’re not clogging the system unnecessarily, so that when we have unprecedent events like this, it doesn’t create a crisis.”
Improving technology could be one way to address the court backlogs. Last session, lawmakers approved spending a half-million dollars each fiscal year to implement a technology modernization program.
The funding could increase beyond $4 million per year depending on how effective the program is at reducing court backlogs. | https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/news/texas-politics/houston-computer-glitch-leads-to-hundreds-being-released-from-jail-shines-light-on-bigger-issue/ | 2022-04-01T01:47:24Z |
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.”
Wilde also declined to comment on the circumstances that led up to the shooting. | https://www.theheraldreview.com/news/article/Police-Officers-shoot-kill-man-in-Scappoose-17049819.php | 2022-04-01T01:47:24Z |
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – For some people, overdraft fees are a frustrating inconvenience. For others, they pose crippling costs. Some lawmakers now want to change how they’re charged altogether.
Rep. Carolyn Maloney introduced legislation called the “Overdraft Protection Act.” The bill includes provisions to cap the amount and number of fees a bank can charge.
“My bill tries to cut down on these unfair and deceptive practices,” the New York Democrat said.
Advocates like Elyse Crawford-Hicks with Americans for Financial Reform say overdraft fees hit low-income families and people of color the hardest.
“Overdraft fees are paid the most by people who can least afford them,” Crawford-Hicks said.
Others say over-drafting is a useful service because it can function like a short-term loan. Paul Kundert is the CEO of UW Credit Union, which recently reduced their overdraft fees and put more limits on how they charge them.
“When prices are fair, we believe consumers do benefit from access to the credit provided by overdraft fees,” Kundert said.
Recently, major banks like Wells Fargo, Citigroup and Bank of America have made changes themselves, by reducing their overdraft fees or eliminating them altogether.
Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, says that demonstrates the legislation is unnecessary.
“The market is naturally, naturally taking care of the issue without government intervention. And we do not need more rules from Washington,” Williams said.
Because banks make billions of dollars in revenue from overdraft fees, George Mason University Foundation Professor of Law Todd Zywicki argues the proposed changes would cost consumers.
“We’ll see higher bank fees, we’ll see higher minimum monthly deposits as basically insurance against over-drafting and we will see a loss of access to free checking,” Zywicki said.
Lawmakers like Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., are promising to continue pushing for the reforms.
“How can we perform such an abusive and predatory practice that punishes people simply for being poor?” Pressley said. | https://www.koin.com/news/washington-dc/bill-seeks-to-put-cap-on-overdraft-fees/ | 2022-04-01T01:47:23Z |
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LISBON, Portugal, March 31, 2022
Silver Dawn becomes the cruise line's third new ship to debut in nine months
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LISBON, Portugal, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Silversea Cruises, the leading ultra-luxury cruise line, officially named its 10th ship, Silver Dawn, in Lisbon on March 31. Executives from Royal Caribbean Group®, Silversea Cruises, and Fincantieri, as well as local dignitaries and esteemed guests, celebrated the milestone with a formal ceremony and gala dinner. An expression of Silversea's rapid expansion, Silver Dawn becomes the cruise line's third new ship to debut in nine months. The launch of Silver Dawn also marks the debut of Otium, travel's most indulgent new wellness programme, as well as the next iteration of Silversea's S.A.L.T. culinary programme.
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FIRST: THE NAMING CEREMONY MARKS SILVER DAWN'S OFFICIAL DEBUT
After Royal Caribbean Group's customary bagpipe performance, which opened the formal naming ceremony, performers took to the stage, entertaining attendees with a performance that weaved a narrative from the 2021 launch of Silver Moon to the modern day debut of Silver Dawn. Singers recited the national anthems of the U.S.A., Italy, and Portugal, before a religious leader blessed the ship and dignitaries delivered speeches. The newly named Godmother of Silver Dawn, Nilou Motamed—an influential food and travel editor, tastemaker, and television personality—subsequently cut the ribbon to trigger a champagne bottle to smash on the ship's hull, signalling the end of the ceremony.
"Celebrating the naming of Silver Dawn in Lisbon marked an incredibly proud moment for all involved," said Jason Liberty, President and CEO, Royal Caribbean Group. "I thank and congratulate Roberto Martinoli and our entire team, including Captain Failla and the crew, as well as everyone at Fincantieri, our ship building partners. Silver Dawn is a jewel in the Silversea fleet and speaks to Royal Caribbean Group's commitment to delivering the best vacation experiences in a responsible way."
"An evolution of our unique take on luxury, Silver Dawn is the third Silversea ship to be named in the last nine months," said Roberto Martinoli, President & CEO, Silversea Cruises. "As well as S.A.L.T., our immersive culinary programme, Silver Dawn enriches guests' travels with Otium, our indulgent new wellness programme, which is inspired by the ancient Roman lifestyle. She really is magnificent. I extend my gratitude to Jason Liberty and all involved at Royal Caribbean Group, as well as to the team at Silversea, Fincantieri, and Captain Failla and his crew—our most valuable asset. Moreover, I proudly welcome Nilou Motamed as the Godmother of Silver Dawn."
NILOU MOTAMED: GODMOTHER OF SILVER DAWN
An Emmy-nominated television personality and former editor-in-chief of some of the world's leading culinary brands, including Food & Wine and Epicurious, Nilou Motamed has been shaping the conversation in food and travel for more than 20 years. Born in Iran, raised in Paris and New York, Motamed is fluent in four languages — and believes "food is a language of its own, one in which everyone can find comfort, compassion, and community." Her passion for culinary adventures and far-flung cuisines has found a perfect match in Silversea's S.A.L.T. programme, which the New York resident first experienced with its launch in 2021.
"It's a great honour to have been selected as the Godmother of Silver Dawn and to have been on board for her naming ceremony in Lisbon," says Motamed. "Growing up in multiple countries has helped me recognize that one of our deepest common bonds, wherever we go, is food. Like many of Silversea's guests, I always pair my cultural explorations with culinary ones. That's why I've loved seeing the world through Silversea's S.A.L.T. programme. I've dedicated my career to celebrating authentic, local cuisines and cultures. For me, nothing is more rewarding than connecting with people over a shared meal."
"An authority in the world of food and drink, Nilou is a curious, intelligent traveller," continues Martinoli. "Her mission to delve deeper into cultures through food, to truly understand places and their people, reflects that of Silversea's culinary programme, S.A.L.T.. It is this strong spirit of discovery, this commitment to self-enrichment and complete cultural immersion, that makes Nilou the perfect Godmother for our newest ship. Aboard Silver Dawn, our guests will discover the world with purpose, while journeying in Silversea's trademark level of comfort."
SILVER DAWN AND THE OTIVM WELLNESS PROGRAMME
Silver Dawn becomes the latest ship in Silversea's popular Muse class. The most discernible difference between Silver Dawn and her sister ships, Silver Muse® and Silver MoonSM, is the new Otium wellness programme, which launches as a unique innovation. It is the only wellness programme at sea that incorporates champagne, chocolate and other gourmet snacks; signature cocktails; bespoke in-suite experiences; a Roman-influenced spa; and a wellness journey that extends throughout the ship. Grounded in the philosophy and traditions of the ancient Roman lifestyle, in which otium was a period of time dedicated exclusively to leisure, the Otium wellness programme is built on principles of indulgence, pleasure, and pampering. Spanning almost 800m2 on deck six, Silver Dawn's spa has been completely redesigned for a more seamless wellness journey.
Silver Dawn departs on her inaugural voyage on April 1, sailing from Lisbon to Barcelona. She is scheduled to sail in the Mediterranean until November, when she will cross the Atlantic Ocean, via the Canary Islands, to unlock the Caribbean and Central America for guests.
Silver Dawn's media kit:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/fqw01ry3zal9ev0/AAB2P40-DmLY3eOO_dclyYMRa?dl=0
Otium media kit:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/upusb70v71w576g/AADzlCltZ9j0D-tXpFvLMvgea?dl=0
Our latest blog post on Otium offers more details. Read it here:
https://discover.silversea.com/ships/silver-dawn/silver-dawn-otium-preview/
Find out more information about Silver Dawn, including her upcoming voyages:
https://www.silversea.com/ships/silver-dawn.html
About Silversea Cruises
Silversea Cruises is recognized as an innovator in the ultra-luxury cruise industry, offering guests large-ship amenities aboard its intimate, all-suite vessels: Silver Dawn, Silver Shadow®, Silver Whisper®, Silver Spirit®, Silver Muse®, and Silver MoonSM – all designed to offer an atmosphere of conviviality and casual elegance. With the inclusion of the expedition ships Silver Origin®, Silver Wind®, Silver Explorer®, and Silver Cloud®, Silversea's itineraries encompass all seven continents and feature worldwide luxury cruises to the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, the Galápagos, both Polar Regions, and hundreds of fascinating destinations in between. Silversea is also looking forward to the launch of two new ultra-luxury Nova-class ships. Browse Silversea's blog, Discover, and subscribe to receive the latest content directly into your inbox. Silversea Cruises is one of five cruise brands owned by global cruise company Royal Caribbean Group. (NYSE: RCL)
About Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) is one of the leading cruise companies in the world with a global fleet of 61 ships traveling to more than 800 destinations around the world. Royal Caribbean Group is the owner and operator of three award winning cruise brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises, and it is also a 50% owner of a joint venture that operates TUI Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. Together, the brands have an additional 12 ships on order as of December 31, 2021. Learn more at www.royalcaribbeangroup.com or www.rclinvestor.com.
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Behavioral Health Trends for 2022
Over the last two years, behavioral health (BH) has been one of the biggest growth areas in the health care ecosystem, fueled by the Public Health Emergency (PHE) but in many ways an ignored, overlooked, understaffed, and underfunded element of care delivery in the United States. Providers, payers, and investors―both public and private―have all taken notice. The coming year will be both an expansion of that growth and to some extent a consolidation of players and strategies across a broad swath of clinical niches. President Biden’s recent State of the Union address gave a decent roadmap of where the year may lead. His “Connect Americans to Care” plan will seek to:
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Expand and strengthen parity under the 2008 Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act.
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Integrate mental health and substance use treatment into primary care setting by increasing funding for primary and behavioral health integration programs and using existing authority through the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to:
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Test payment models that support the delivery of whole-person care through behavioral health integration.
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Authorize Medicaid reimbursement of inter-professional consultations so that primary care providers can consult with a specialist and provide needed care for patients.
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Expand access to tele- and virtual mental health care options.
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For the coming year ahead, the top opportunities and issues we see rolling off this policy agenda for investors, plans, and providers include:
Integration of Primary Care and Behavioral Health
Plans, providers, and investors have recognized the need for greater accessibility to behavioral health care for reasons that transcend the PHE as evidenced by the substantial funding rounds and growing number of unicorns in the space. However, will all of these companies succeed? Which of them will survive and why?
A growing trend has been for primary care providers and their backers to offer mental health services as part of their core primary service offering, directly, or through networks and affiliations, indirectly. Some are focused on the underserved markets including Medicaid, such as CityBlock, and wrap transportation and other SDOH needs around primary care and integrated behavioral health care. Others are focused on the MA market (e.g., Oak Street) and others on commercial and self-insured employer plans (e.g., One Medical). Finally, plans are becoming increasing active as so-called “payviders” in launching their own integrated BH/primary care offerings. CMMI itself has rolled out a Collaborative Care Model integrating primary and behavioral care.
Rationales for these developments include:
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Evidence that medical conditions compounded by mental health conditions can dramatically increase the total cost of care.
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Consumers are demanding BH as a core service offering side-by-side with primary care.
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Outcomes data for primary care and BH together show a much more powerful outcomes statement than either alone.
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Alignment with primary care can distinguish BH providers from a crowded field and accelerate growth into new markets and partner relationships.
The fact that BH will be big in ’22 is old news. Primary and behavioral care coordination will emerge as a growing leading edge strategy for forward thinking operators and their investors.
Opening up Parity
The Department of Labor (DOL) has made enforcing the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) a priority. Stemming from new obligations imposed by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA) to document MHPAEA compliance with respect to the application of non-quantitative treatment limitations (NQTLs), the DOL has been requesting that health plans and health insurance carriers provide documentation analyzing their NQTL MHPAEA compliance. NQTLs include limitations imposed on the coverage of health benefits such as preauthorization, step therapy, and exclusions of experimental and investigational services. In 2021, the DOL issued 156 letters to plans and carriers requesting this CAA NQTL analysis for 216 unique NQTLs. No plans or carriers satisfied the CAA requirements in their initial responses to the DOL. After providing plans and carriers a chance to supplement their initial submissions, the DOL issued letters to 30 plans and carriers noting an initial determination of non-compliance with the MHPAEA for 48 NQTLs. The five most common NQTLs found non-compliant include:
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Limitation or exclusion of applied behavioral analysis therapy or other services to treat autism spectrum disorder.
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Requiring Mental Health (MH)/Substance Abuse Disorder (SUD) providers to bill through specific types of other providers.
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Limitation or exclusion of drugs for opioid use disorder.
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Preauthorization.
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Limitation or exclusion of nutritional counseling for MH/SUD conditions.
Given the DOL’s callout of the above NQTLs, plans and carriers should spend additional time reviewing their use of these NQTLs to ensure they are complying with the MHPAEA.
Classification
As more behavioral health organizations rely on a remote work force and the expansion of telehealth to provide services on a national scale, they face new employment considerations and potential pitfalls. Many organizations rely on the engagement of providers as independent contractors because, among other things, it allows for swift growth and additional benefits for both the provider organization and, in some instances, the clinicians and therapists as well. However, misclassification issues can have significant consequences for growing companies. The Biden administration has withdrawn the prior administration’s independent contractor rules, and workforce issues remain in the forefront. Behavioral health providers are dealing with negative press related to their classification, making recruiting of clinicians in a moment of shortage difficult, as some question whether these organizations understand that the core asset of the care delivery organization is generally the clinical workforce.
Classification considerations are complicated, especially for providers working across multiple states. There are different tests used by courts and administrative bodies to determine the status, including for tax treatment purposes, wage/hour law, employment discrimination law, and for common law purposes. Like so many other things in the behavioral health space, a state-by-state analysis is required to ensure compliance. Although the factors considered vary from state to state, the most important aspect of determining an employee relationship is generally control—does the organization have the authority to control when, where, and how the job is performed?
Misclassification can lead to employer liability for, among other things, back pay, including overtime compensation, employee benefits (e.g., retirement benefits and health plan coverage), disability payments and workers’ compensation, tax and insurance obligations, liquidated damages, and civil monetary penalties. We expect to see increased enforcement driven by both plaintiff’s counsel and government agencies alike.
The No Surprises Act
The No Surprises Act (the Act) was enacted on December 27, 2020 as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. The Act seeks to protect patients from being surprised by bills for certain health care services and excessive patient cost-sharing payment obligations. The protections provided under the Act are generally aimed at situations where patients (i) receive care from out-of-network (OON) providers who furnish services at in-network facilities, (ii) receive emergency care from OON providers, or (iii) use OON air ambulances. Our Foley colleagues discussed the technical provisions of the Act and its implementing regulations in previous blogs posted July and October of 2021. One aspect of the Act in particular – the price transparency provisions – is raising confusion and concern among behavioral health providers related to implementation, ethical standards, and treatment access.
The second part of the implementing regulations under the Act require providers to furnish a “Good Faith Estimate” (GFE) of costs of the likely course of treatment, based on diagnosis and typical costs involved. Provider groups argue that these requirements do not neatly align with the clinical realities and ethical standards of behavioral health and SUD treatment where often a patient’s diagnoses can take time to assess and confirm and can change over the course of treatment. This can lead to treatment plan modifications―both in terms of recommended interventions and duration―which in turn affects final cost. If a provider exceeds the estimate by at least $400, the Act would permit uninsured or self-pay patients to challenge the bills in arbitration. This arguably creates a disincentive for providers to deliver clinically appropriate care, if doing so would potentially exceed the estimate. From an ethical standpoint, therapists have said that they are obligated to disclose per session fees to self-pay patients, and as such, the Act presents an unnecessary administrative burden for a group of providers already stretched thin. On the flip side, provider groups have argued that if patients are faced with a large estimate tied to a long treatment plan at the outset, they may be overwhelmed and discouraged from entering treatment in the first instance.
These concerns, among others, were outlined in a January 25, 2022 letter from eleven provider groups (including the American Psychological Association, the American Psychiatric Association, and the National Association of Social Workers) to the Secretary of HHS. The letter asked the Secretary to exempt routine mental and behavioral health providers from the Act, arguing that mental and behavioral health treatment does not present the pricing and consumer protection issues that the Act seeks to address. The Secretary has not indicated that it is considering any such exemption, but CMS has said that it plans to issue guidance specific to the GFE-related concerns of behavioral health treatment providers. As the health care industry at large seeks to grapple with the implementation of the Act in 2022, behavioral health and SUD treatment providers in particular should continue to monitor CMS guidance related to the GFE duty, as well as its impact on patient care and access.
Licensure
Telemedicine can be used as part of an effective way to treat mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and substance use disorder, which have seen an unprecedented spike during the COVID-19 emergency. However, there are barriers to the long-term sustainable use of telemedicine to address behavioral and mental health issues, including the federal Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008. Among other things, the Act required an in-person medical evaluation as a prerequisite to prescribing controlled substances by means of the Internet, except for practitioners engaged in the “practice of telemedicine.” The term “practice of telemedicine” is defined to include seven exceptions in which the prescribing practitioner might be unable to satisfy the Act’s in-person medical evaluation requirement to prescribe a controlled substance for a legitimate medical purpose in the usual course of professional practice.
Starting in March 2020, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) triggered the Act’s PHE exception relating to COVID-19 to waive the in-person exam requirements for the duration of the PHE. This flexibility has purportedly resulted in easier access to critical care needed to combat the spike in mental health and substance abuse. However, this is a temporary relaxation. When the PHE ends, providers will need to adhere to the Act’s in-person requirement. Stakeholders, including providers, industry groups, and congressional leaders are calling to make the COVID-19 telemedicine flexibilities permanent to ensure millions of patients retain access to treatment.
As the PHE appears to be winding down in early 2022, there are a few potential scenarios on the status of the Act and telemedicine prescribing of controlled substances in a post-COVID environment, described below.
DEA Enacts Special Registration: DEA could enact the long-awaited special registration. Under the Act, there is an exception to the in-person requirement for “a practitioner who has obtained from the [DEA Administrator] a special registration under [21 U.S.C. 831(h)].” DEA is required to issue regulations to effectuate this special registration provision. However, since the Act’s enactment in 2008, the DEA has not issued proposed rules to create the special registration. Recently, the DEA has indicated that the telemedicine registration is a priority; the Special Registration to Engage in the Practice of Telemedicine rule is currently in the Proposed Rulemaking Stage in the Unified Agenda.
Legislative Change: Congress could enact one of the following currently pending bills to extend the Act’s flexibilities on telehealth prescribing of controlled substances:
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The TREATS Act (S.340/H.R.1647) (introduced in the Senate on 2/21/2021) would permanently allow telehealth services for substance use disorders and mental health disorders to be provided via audio-only technology, if a physician or practitioner has already conducted an in-person or video telehealth evaluation. Further, Schedule III or IV controlled substances could be prescribed online if a practitioner has conducted an audio-video telehealth evaluation of the patient.
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The Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act (S.3596) (introduced in the Senate on 2/8/2022) would extend, for two years after the last day of the federally declared PHE, certain COVID-19 emergency telehealth waivers, including ability to prescribe controlled substances without a prior in-person examination.
Return to Pre-COVID Operations: If Congress and/or DEA fail to enact meaningful policy changes, providers relying on the temporary telemedicine flexibilities should plan to pivot their current operations to meet the in-person regulatory requirements under the Act.
The Psychedelic Renaissance
Over the last several years, psychedelics have gained more mainstream acceptance from both the public and scientific community as a growing body of evidence suggests that certain psychedelic compounds have potential therapeutic benefits that are just as, if not more, effective than traditional pharmaceutical drugs in the treatment of a variety of mental health conditions. For example, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) designated psilocybin-assisted-therapies aimed at treating depression and 3, 4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)-assisted psychotherapy for post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD) as Breakthrough Therapies. The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) reported that in its first Phase 3 clinical trial into the therapeutic potential of MDMA for patients with PTSD disorders, 88% of participants with severe PTSD experienced a clinically significant reduction in PTSD diagnostic scores two months after their third session of MDMA-assisted therapy, and 67% of participants no longer met the criteria for PTSD remission.
In addition, the regulatory landscape is beginning to shift as psychedelics are more widely accepted as a potential behavioral health therapy option. A number of U.S. cities and states have made efforts at decriminalizing or regulating psychedelics such as psilocybin, MDMA, lysergic acid, and diethylamide (LSD) for therapeutic and even recreational purposes in some jurisdictions. For example, in 2019 Denver was the first city to deprioritize criminal penalties for the possession of psychedelics for personal use (Denver Code of Ordinances, Sec. 28-302). In 2020, through Ballot Measure 109, Oregon became the first state to legalize psilocybin-assisted therapy and to decriminalize the personal possession of drugs. The Oregon Health Authority’s new Psilocybin Services Section will license and regulate the manufacturing, transportation, delivery, sale, and purchase of psilocybin products and the provision of psilocybin services. Applications for licenses will be accepted beginning on January 2, 2023. While the psychedelic decriminalization may resemble the trajectory of cannabis, a key difference is the current clinical research being conducted on psychedelic use in the mental health space. We predict that additional states and municipalities will seek to decriminalize and/or regulate psychedelics.
In light of the foregoing, we anticipate a continuing interest and new opportunities in the emerging psychedelic behavioral health space. In the United States alone, there are at least 50 public companies and nearly as many private companies operating in the psychedelics space. The psychedelics renaissance is well underway.
Hannah R. Demsien contributed to this article. | https://www.natlawreview.com/article/behavioral-health-trends-2022 | 2022-04-01T01:47:24Z |
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — While checking her email, a Columbus woman, who wants to remain anonymous, saw a message claiming to be from Microsoft pop up on her computer screen, alerting her to a potential “threat.”
That message contained a phone number to contact “Windows Support.”
“You call the number, they said, the gentleman said that he was from Microsoft,” said the woman.
She also said the man told her she had been hacked, her personal information was compromised and that money would begin to disappear from her bank account. To put it back, he told her she needed to buy gift cards.
“I mean, Macy’s, Lowe’s, gosh, Target … all kinds.”
Each one worth hundreds of dollars. And she said the man wanted her to give him the numbers on the back of each card, giving him access to a grand total of $8,500.
But after a few days of silence, and no activity in her bank account, she knew she had been scammed.
“I mean, I’m on a fixed income,” said the woman.
She said she called Better Call 4 because she doesn’t want this to happen to anyone else. Better Call 4 then turned to cybersecurity expert Mike Moran, with Affiliated Resource Group, to find out where the message came from.
“It looks very legitimate,” said Moran. But, he added, it’s likely old-school malware meant to scare you.
“When you see that, your first natural reaction is to get all, ‘Oh my God!’ Pause. Think through,” said Moran.
And look carefully at your screen for an “X” in the right corner.
“Click on the ‘X’ to close the window,” said Moran.
Then, reboot your computer to see if it operates normally.
You should also change your passwords and take your computer to a local repair shop.
“They might charge you $100 to go through and check it and run the spyware,” said Moran. “That’s not a bad thing to think about when you’re concerned with something like this.”
The woman said she informed her bank of what happened and filed a police report but was told from both agencies that nothing could be done. | https://www.nbc4i.com/news/investigates/better-call-4/better-call-4-man-scammed-columbus-woman-out-of-8500/ | 2022-04-01T01:47:24Z |
JEROME, Idaho — Canyon Ridge, Magic Valley and Twin Falls High School students got their hands dirty at Moss Greenhouses while they learned about the variety of career opportunities available at the local business.
Through the visa program, Twin Falls School District staff and Blue Lakes Rotary Club members assist students at-risk of not graduating by giving them hands-on experiences with local companies.
By visiting Moss Greenhouses, the students got a look behind the scenes of what it takes to run the multimillion dollar business.
Moss employee LaDeane Brown said they want to give the students hope that working at Moss is something they can accomplish.
“We had several of them leave with applications today, they can work in retail, they can work in pulling plants, or transportation,” Brown said. “We want them to walk away with possibilities for future employment, but the beauty of touching and growing a plant.”
Canyon Ridge High School student Isaiah Silvaz said he was thankful the rotary club provides them with opportunities like this one.
“This program has taught me a lot about things like engineering and other technology, and now this kind of agriculture stuff,” Silvaz said. “It’s interesting to learn about plants and how everything works together.” | https://www.kivitv.com/ksaw/moss-greenhouses-helps-tfsd-high-school-students-bloom | 2022-04-01T01:47:24Z |
Brand loyalty is something that every business craves, especially small businesses. A customer choosing your company over your competitors every time will increase your revenue and decrease that of your rival, upping your market share. It’s a win-win situation.
However, the industry rules that helped build brand loyalty among Boomers, Gen X, and even Millennials don’t seem to be working for Gen Z. This has left some companies floundering as Gen Z hit adulthood, but never fear, we’re about to share our tips for appealing to this new generation of young adults.
1. Reinvent the loyalty programme
The overwhelming majority of Gen Z love loyalty programmes and think all brands should offer one, but only about half of the generation are members of a loyalty scheme. This might seem confusing, but the truth is that brand loyalty may not always offer the cheapest prices, even with the loyalty points/discount applied. Given that Gen Z is the least financially stable generation because of the impact of coronavirus and the age-based inequalities that were in place before that, they prioritise lower prices and better value.
Gen Z want programmes tailored to their needs, offering genuine value, and on the right social media. They want something that speaks to them, not their parents. There’s nothing wrong with that.
Loyalty incentives that work for Gen Z include:
- First access to new products or invitations to launch events
- Free delivery and returns
- Exclusive sales
- Discount codes for their birthday/member anniversary
- Longer return periods and receipt-less returns (You’ll be able to track when they bought it or figure out if someone bought it for their birthday via their account)
- Offering customizable pronouns (or just not registering them at all)
- Giving out branded merchandise if people make purchases in a set timeframe
2. Support causes
It’s true that Gen Z cares about social and political issues. There’s a lot for them to care about from climate change to institutional racism to the havoc that the pandemic is wreaking on communities with less access to healthcare. As such, they will often question brand ethics and threaten to boycott companies that actively cause harm.
Many will not permanently follow through with this because scandals fade as something else grabs the news, but it’s important to remember that few small businesses are ever faced with ethics violations on this level. Your company will likely never be accused of unethical practices.
Instead of trying to tackle big issues, except for seeking out ethically-made products, focus on supporting the local community. Clean up litter from the beach, donate groceries to the foodbank, turn out at protests for issues that you feel strongly about, and put this on your social media channels. Gen Z wants to shop with companies that have the same values as them, especially small, local companies, but be warned, they’ll be able to tell if you’re faking it.
3. Give physical rewards
Earlier, we spoke about giving out business gifts to reward customers. Some brands think that appealing to Gen Z means giving out virtual prizes, like an app store credit for a game download or the ability to stream a concert online. However, after roughly two years of everything going digital, Gen Z is desperate to ditch the video calls for IRL meetups where possible. If that’s not something your business can reasonably offer, physical gifts will beat out digital ones at every turn because young people now love receiving post.
If you’re unsure what to give out, look for promotional products that will be good for the planet and can save them money, like the travel coffee mugs or tote bags available here, or even an everyday object like a promotional pen from recycled materials. These will save your Gen Z customers 10p every time they refuse a disposable coffee cup or a plastic bag and reduce their impact on the environment because they’ll contribute less to plastic waste. This way you can be sure that they’ll use the items and be grateful for them.
4. Don’t worry about making an app
Lots of big companies have apps to facilitate their loyalty programmes, but there’s not always enough space on people’s smartphones to handle this. Plus, speaking from experience, the constant notifications can be grating. Not to mention, the app creation process can be expensive for small businesses.
Luckily, most loyalty programmes can actually be run using your website. Encourage customers to make an account, rather than just doing a guest checkout, by offering first order incentives, like a discount code or advising that they can earn points when they shop with you. That way you’ll have the marketing information you need, including birthday, address, email address, and phone number, without spending too much.
If you are going to create an app, view it as an extra service that you’re offering to customers, while still allowing them to make purchases in other ways. No one wants to download, delete, and redownload an app every time they purchase something, just to avoid space crunches and noisy notifications.
To sum up, the version of loyalty programmes that have been part of shopping for the last 50 years doesn’t appeal to young people now. Filling in a form the length of The Hunger Games trilogy and carrying a little plastic card in your wallet at all times is just not how they want to do things. In fact, these things might be less appealing to tech-savvy people of all ages.
As Gen Z ages, because there’s still a good six years before all of them are over 18, the rules may change again. We advise having brand accounts on their favourite social media apps (currently Tik Tok and Instagram) to learn more about your consumers and stay ahead of the curve. | https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2022/03/31/4-tips-for-creating-brand-loyalty-in-gen-z-customers/ | 2022-04-01T01:47:24Z |
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Rick Dennison and Texans coach Gary Kubiak coached together in Denver for 11 years, beginning in 1995 and ending in 2005.
Various media outlets have reported that the Texans are interviewing Denver Broncos offensive line coach Rick Dennison today in Houston. There is no official announcement from the team at this time.
The Texans are searching for a new offensive coordinator in the wake of Kyle Shanahan leaving to join his father, Mike Shanahan, with the Washington Redskins. Dennison, 51, has spent 24 of the last 28 years with the Broncos as a player (1982-90) and assistant coach (1995-2009). He was the Broncos' offensive coordinator from 2006-08.
"We're going to interview Rick (Monday)," Texans coach Gary Kubiak said to the Houston Chronicle. "I want him, but we have to let things run their course."
Kubiak, a quarterback for the Broncos from 1983-91, played with Dennison for eight seasons. They coached together in Denver for 11 years, beginning in 1995 and ending in 2005. Kubiak was the offensive coordinator for all 11 seasons, while Dennison was an offensive assistant (1995-1996), special teams coach (1997-2000) and offensive line coach (2001-05).
"We've known each other for a long time," Dennison said in an interview with FOX 26 Sports on Sunday. "It's just something that I've always wanted to do, work with him again because he's a good guy to work for."
Dennison also worked with Alex Gibbs in Denver from 1995-2003 and Brian Pariani from 1995-2004. Texans defensive assistants Frank Bush, Ray Rhodes and David Gibbs spent same time with Dennison in Denver as well.
When Kubiak left Denver to coach the Texans in 2006, Dennison took over as the Broncos' offensive coordinator. He reverted to his offensive line coach position last season, Josh McDaniels' first as Broncos head coach.
A linebacker during his playing days, Dennison appeared in 128 games (52 starts) and three Super Bowls. He was an undrafted free agent from Colorado State University.
Follow Nick Scurfield on Twitter at *twitter.com/NickScurfield or find him on the "I'm A Texan Club" at imatexan.com/profiles/Nick_Scurf/.* | https://www.houstontexans.com/news/report-texans-interviewing-dennison-for-oc-spot-2662936 | 2022-04-01T01:47:24Z |
April 1 is celebrated as April Fools’ Day across the world. The day is celebrated by people playing pranks and practical jokes with their friends. At the end of the joke, people yell April Fools’ Day. These pranks and hoaxes can vary in degree and nature, but the intent is to keep it light and funny and make the other person play a fool. The day was first celebrated in France and other European Countries, but slowly other countries also started celebrating and observing this day.
On the occasion of April Fools’ Day, here are some of the lesser-known facts about the day:
History and Significance
While there are many stories that suggest how the day came into existence, there is one that is commonly believed according to historians. Some historians have suggested that the day was first observed in 1582 after France switched to the Gregorian Calendar from Julian Calendar. According to the Julian Calendar, the New Year began on the 1st of April just like the Hindu calendar, that is during the spring equinox.
The Julian Calendar also did not reflect the correct and actual time the Earth used to take to complete one revolution around the sun, hence the shift to Gregorian Calendar. However, according to the Gregorian Calendar, the New Year was celebrated on 1st January.
While France became the first country to implement this change and accept the Gregorian Calendar, many other countries started accepting it slowly and therefore were subjected to being called April Fools, since they were still following the Julian Calendar instead of Gregorian Calendar. According to some reports, it took almost 300 years for all the countries to accept and implement the Gregorian Calendar.
Eventually, the day gained prominence in Britain in the 18th century and was also celebrated in different parts of Europe.
On this day, people can get over almost anything without guilt and often play out pranks that are harmless.
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The Idaho Department of Finance to hold fourth consecutive Scam Jam
Published: Mar. 31, 2022 at 10:26 AM MDT|Updated: 9 hours ago
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — In an effort to educate consumers on scams, the Idaho Department of Finance is holding its fourth consecutive Scam Jam event.
In partnership with the Idaho Scam Jam Alliance, the virtual webinar series will feature expert presenters on a wide range of topics featuring attorney general Lawrence Wasden as the keynote speaker.
The virtual Scam Jam is held in an effort to provide Idahoans with the warning signs of financial fraud of all kinds from romance scams, investment scams, Medicare, or even home improvement scams.
The event will be held on April 14 and 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. on Zoom. To learn how to register visit the Idaho Scam Jam Alliance website.
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Anna Gotterup scored three goals and assisted on another to lead Red Bank Catholic to a one-sided victory at home over Ranney, 13-2.
Lauren O’Brien recorded two goals and two assists while Makenna Graham scored twice for Red Bank Catholic (2-0), which held a 10-0 lead at halftime.
Reese Zimmermann and Malia D’Alterio tallied a goal and an assist apiece while Chloe Hart, Elizabeth Povalski, Alyssa Lomangino and Alyssa DiMarco scored a goal apiece for Red Bank Catholic, which outshot Ranney by a count of 24-9 in the win.
Haley Poser and Frances Martin scored a goal apiece for Ranney, which falls to 0-2 with the loss.
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Playing the lead role in director S.S. Rajamouli's magnum opus Rise Roar Revolt (RRR) was a big deal for Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt.
It was her big entry into the world of South Indian films. But things may not have gone according to plan.
The Economic Times reported that the 29-year-old was unhappy with her Southern debut movie and unfollowed Rajamouli on Instagram.
Other media reports suggested that she was unhappy with her limited screen time, which led to her deleting some posts related to the film from her Instagram page.
After reports of the rift soon spread across India's film circles, the actress decided to add Rajamouli back to her friends list.
From following 437 accounts, her list increased to 474 on Tuesday morning, with the director among them.
A person close to Alia told India Today that "there is no truth to the fact that she is unhappy with her screen time".
"Alia has the utmost respect for Rajamouli and she became very close to the crew and cast of the film during its making," the person said.
"Alia doesn't interfere with any of her directors and once the shoot is over, she trusts the makers to take a call on the edit table.
"In fact, she has been receiving a lot of calls and appreciation for her scene with Jr NTR, which is very important in the story of the film.
"Also, Rajamouli has been cheering for (her next film) Brahmastra and has spoken very fondly of Alia in all his promotional chats.
"So there is no truth to the reports of Alia being upset."
As for the Instagram posts and unfollowing Rajamouli, the person said: "Alia never followed Rajamouli, so there's no question of unfollowing him. She archived all the old posts of RRR during promotions as she does with other films. She hasn't deleted any RRR posts."
However, fans were quick to point out that Alia had gone inactive for a while during the second leg of the movie's promotions.
The actress was seen promoting the film passionately before it was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Some critics say Rajamouli failed to pen a strong character for Alia, considering her Bollywood stardom.
RRR, produced by D.V.V. Danayya, is set in the 1920s and follows the formative years of freedom fighters Komaram Bheem and Alluri Seetharamaraju, played by Jr NTR and Ram Charan, respectively.
The film features an ensemble cast that includes Alia, Ajay Devgn, Olivia Morris, Ray Stevenson, Alison Doody, Shriya Saran and Samuthirakani.
Released on March 25 in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam, RRR is already shattering box-office records.
In its opening weekend, RRR touched the Rs500-crore (S$89.5 million) mark in worldwide gross box-office collection. Movie trade analyst Taran Adarsh said RRR has set a new benchmark for future movies during the pandemic.
The film critic said RRR became India's biggest opener with Rs223 crore worldwide, crossing the record of Baahubali 2, which made Rs217 crore worldwide on its opening day.
The movie also overtook Sooryavanshi and The Kashmir Files to become the highest-grossing Hindi film of the pandemic era.
These numbers are impressive but only a few from the Bollywood entertainment space have spoken about this or congratulated the team on its success, reported Koimoi.com.
The exceptions being filmmaker Karan Johar and actor Salman Khan.
Johar hailed Rajamouli, saying that no one could take his mantle away.
"He is enormous and gigantic just like his brand and his films." Johar said, adding that the Bollywood industry draws inspiration every week not just from Hollywood but also within the parameters of India. "Look at the numbers of RRR."
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"Alia never followed Rajamouli, so there's no question of unfollowing him." - A person close to Alia Bhatt told
India Today | https://www.tamilmurasu.com.sg/tabla/entertainment/no-truth-reports-alia-upset-over-rrr | 2022-04-01T01:47:25Z |
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One of the least surprising aspects of the Six Nations’ opening weekend was also perhaps its most surprising.
France and England were always going to win their matches with consummate ease – professionals being pitched against amateurs should.
However, the fact that both sides struggled at times in their ultimately easy efforts did little to commend them; nor much their vanquished victims.
Week two should see the heavyweights become more imposing; bad news for Ireland, a side widely expected to defeat a hitherto mediocre Wales.
Given the remarkably upbeat assessments of so many in the media, it appeared to all intents and purposes that they had done so.
The Irish won the hearts and the minds – Wales won the match.
France will win this weekend’s encounter against Ireland for nobody outside England have beaten the French at home in 20 years in the Six Nations; even the storied Irish team that head coach Greg McWilliams once assisted, and that his current assistant Niamh Briggs once marshalled, could not do so in their pomp.
With so much consolidation to the game they played and cohesion amongst the players who played it, they never pilfered France in the days when these second-class citizens used to take the overnight train.
Now, they have neither consolidation nor cohesion; it is much too soon in the team’s acknowledged transition so what is there to hope for?
And more pointedly, how can the public either measure or retain patience in it?
Couch potatoes struggle with concepts such as learnings and processes and work-ons; they are a fickle, often mind-numbing group who demand to be entertained by teams that are winning.
They are not always so easily swayed by entertaining teams that are not winning.
“The support last week was incredible from the public,” says McWilliams who then gets to the nub of the matter.
“But we want to be respected. It’s not about being liked. The only way to get that respect is when people see you working bloody hard to get better and to fight for everyone.
“If you have that fight in France and you stick to that plan, well, I’ll be happy with that. That’s all I ask for and the result will look after itself.
“We are in transition, there is lots going on and we’re trying to get tighter all the time. We’ve a lot of people working very hard at that.
“The goal is still to win. There is only so much ‘You did great, you were good for 60 minutes.’ So we want to win.”
We might argue that for the coaches and players to declare the goal is to win tomorrow is laudable but, for anyone beyond in a professional capacity to parrot the manifesto is the height of folly.
Also, praising the team for effort and work-rate is not just patronising, it is demeaning. It may seem akin to some idealistic notion of equality but it precisely the opposite.
It is a tightrope walk for public credibility, even if the worth of that currency is often dubious.
This team’s status may dwindle the longer their transitional quest for a new identity continues but they won’t turn their back on painful progress, even if others will be understandably tempted to do so.
Ireland – Considine, Murphy Crowe, Higgins, Flood, Mulhall; Cronin, Reilly; Djougang, Jones, O’Dwyer; Fryday (capt), Monaghan; Wall, McMahon, Hogan. Replacements – Hooban, Pearse, Haney, McGann, O’Connor, Dane, Breen, Parsons.
France – Boulard, Banet, Filopon, Vernier, Llorens; Drouin, Sansus; Lindelauf, Touye, Joyeux; Fall, Forlani; Berthoumieu, Hermet (capt), Menager. Replacements – Domain, Deshaye, Khalfaoui, Ferer, Annery, Chambon, Tremouliere, Jacquet. | https://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/irish-deserve-public-patronage-but-they-shouldnt-be-patronised-41509314.html | 2022-04-01T01:47:28Z |
A National Bitcoin Strategy Featuring Matthew Pines
Matthew Pines joins the podcast to discuss his paper which outlines how bitcoin acquisition is a strategic opportunity for the United States.
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In this episode of the “Fed Watch” podcast, CK and I had the privilege to chat with Matthew Pines from the Bitcoin Policy Institute. He recently wrote the fantastic and comprehensive Bitcoin essay for policymakers and the general public, “Bitcoin and US National Security: An Assessment of Bitcoin as a Strategic Opportunity for the United States.” Our conversation was a summary of the essay, digging deeper into quality vs quantity adoption, stablecoins, and ways that nations view Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) differently. It ends with talking about the Federal Reserve (Fed) and their predicament right now over rate hikes with an inverted yield curve.
“Fed Watch” is a podcast for people interested in central bank current events and how Bitcoin will integrate or replace aspects of the traditional financial system. To understand how bitcoin will become global money, we must first understand what’s happening now.
Report Summary
We started out by discussing who was Pines’ target audience and how that affected the structure of the paper. I was curious because the paper is very comprehensive, covering Bitcoin’s technical mechanics, recent monetary history and the ways bitcoin could be used to the strategic advantage of the United States.
Pines responded that he anchored the structure of the paper around Biden’s recent executive order. As people are taking a closer look at these topics and as they are writing reports themselves in response to that order, Pines wanted to give them an analytical primer and a summary of how Bitcoin can address the specific concerns of the administration about national security.
Bitcoin Adoption
Next, we get into some specifics from the report. He mentions that 16% of U.S. adults own bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. However, this is an overall figure and doesn’t speak to the quality of that adoption. For instance, it could be gamblers buying tokens on Coinbase. I wondered if he had insight on adoption by the politically powerful, i.e., business leaders, government officials, influencers, millionaires and billionaires. In essence, I asked Pines to speculate based on his unique knowledge set.
Pines has a great line when he says, “The power of selective high-value orange-pilling can’t be overstated.” He says that it’s kind of what we all want, but it can turn out badly. He also warns against concentrating too much on politicians. In other words, let Bitcoin’s incentives do the work.
Staying on the policy front for one more question, we ask if adoption is closing the window for potentially devastating policy decisions. If 16% of the public own bitcoin now, how much will that be in one or two years? If 50% of people own bitcoin and even more people within the politically influential class own bitcoin, does that make it nearly impossible to get bad policy? Once again, I’m asking him to speculate on this question.
Pines’ answer is very constructive. He points out that the window of policy is moving in a positive direction, citing Senator Lummis’ recent work. He makes the distinction between the legislative and executive branches and says each has a different relationship to policy. The lawmakers are oblivious, but an average employee of the executive branch could perpetuate misunderstanding because they are in a rush to write a brief or complete a report.
Stablecoins And Europe
Now we get into the CBDC discussion, focusing on Europe first. Pines claims that the European Union is inherently threatened by USD stablecoins and bitcoin, because it is the monetary union that underpins the political union. Therefore, the EU is naturally drawn to CBDC solutions.
Pines also agrees that the Fed differs from the European Central Bank in terms of its pursuit of a CBDC. Basically, the Fed has a great grasp on the issues and forces at play in a CBDC. They are already much more friendly to USD stablecoins than a CBDC, even though they might not know all the strategic advantages that Pines has outlined in his report.
One of Pines’ great points from his report is the ability for the Fed to regulate USD stablecoins and force them to be buyers of U.S. Treasury securities. This could add more demand for Treasuries and even give the Fed a new policy tool.
The Fed Is Trapped
In the last part of the interview, we have time to quickly cover the Fed’s predicament. They have made a massive move to hawkishness, and after only one tiny hike, the yield curve is already inverting, signaling recession. I asked Pines what he thought of this development and what his take on the Fed’s options are at this point.
Pines goes on to expertly describe the situation in which the Fed finds itself as an “irreducibly complex system.” The Fed has to poke this complex system increasingly harder each time and wait to see what breaks. Pines says if we want to see where we are headed, we should look to Japan because they are five to 10 years ahead of the rest of the world in monetary experiments like quantitative easing and yield curve control.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. | https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/a-national-bitcoin-strategy-featuring-matthew-pines | 2022-04-01T01:47:29Z |
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Norman Reedus has commemorated the final day of shooting The Walking Dead after spending 12 years starring in the hit AMC zombie drama.
Reedus, who has portrayed Daryl Dixon in the series since it began airing in 2010, was filmed in a video by executive producer Greg Nicotero who wanted to document their final moments working together on the expanded 11th – and final – season.
“Love you, buddy,” Reedus tells Nicotero as the pair look to the camera, arms-in-arms, in the clip. “Thank you for everything. It’s been a real joy,” he adds.
“Remember when we were babies and we started this show? I had short hair,” Nicotero then says, to which Reedus responds: “I feel like my entire brain is short-circuiting right now. I can’t really wrap my head around this.”
Reedus adds that he’s probably going to be “on a bathroom floor with a martini in tears” in about 12 hours’ time.
The actor is the series’ longest-serving star alongside Melissa McBride, who portrays Carol Peletier in the show.
Earlier this month, Reedus revealed that he was returning to work after suffering an injury that led to a concussion.
Meanwhile, plans are already in place for numerous spin-off The Walking Dead shows. | https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/tv/the-walking-dead-star-norman-reedus-salutes-final-day-of-shooting-3195382 | 2022-04-01T01:47:29Z |
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Portland is home to different types of Thai food and Chef Earl Ninsom is a big part of why the city has so many unique options.
Ninsom has opened several restaurants in the Rose City and is now being considered for a James Beard Award. From collaborations with other chefs to creating different concepts of his own, he’s quite the force in the Portland food scene.
“The food in this kitchen is similar to what you’d find in the southern Thailand city of Hat Yai, which is also the name of this restaurant,” Ninsom said.
The menu includes fried chicken, roti, curry, Southern Pad Thai and brisket curry. Ninsom said these are influenced by where his dad’s side of the family lived.
“So this is something that I grew up seeing every year… every time I go visit my families,” he said.
That personal connection to food is something you can taste in each of his several Portland restaurants — and now the chef and businessman is up for the “Outstanding Restaurateur” James Beard Award.
His impact on the city’s food scene started back in 2008 at a Thai restaurant in the St. John’s area. The next year saw a shift in Ninsom’s focus.
“I just feel like with what’s going on in Portland, as far as like Thai cuisine, we [were] doing the same thing everywhere back then,” he explained. “It’s not something that Thai people wanted to eat.”
Motivated to make more creative dishes, he opened Mee-sen Thai Eatery. Top chefs dined there, which created lots of culinary connections for Ninsom.
Then came Paadee and eventually Langbaan, which opened inside Paadee. “Langbaan” actually means “back of house” in Thai.
As the years went on, Ninsom’s presence in Portland continued to grow. Now in 2022 — the chef is still expanding. Phuket Cafe just opened in Northwest Portland — and while Langbaan closed in February, Ninsom plans to re-open it inside this spot later on.
With all these delicious spots, some are wondering if he’s trying to build some kind of empire.
“Sort of, sort of — but I didn’t think of it that way,” he explained. “[It’s] sort of like a place that people can come to work and not be not getting [a] sort of torture, are not happy.”
He says that’s because it’s about more than just serving food and drinks. Ninsom stresses the importance of having a healthy work environment where people are treated with kindness and respect.
“We wanna make sure people feel safe coming to work,” Ninsom said. “And eventually, your happiness is why you doing what you do.”
Of course, having all these businesses under his belt is very demanding. Ninsom told KOIN 6 News he may take a big step back to spend more time with his family and kids in the next several years — which is why he created a program where he’s empowering his employees to grow, even work on a path to potential ownership.
We’ll find out on June 13 if Ninsom wins the James Beard Award, once the winners are announced in Chicago. That will be a big night for two other Portland chefs as well — Carlo Lamagna and Thomas Pisha-Duffy are both up for Best Chef in our region.
For more information about the James Beard Awards, visit this website. | https://www.koin.com/northwest-grown/northwest-grown-chef-earl-ninsom-a-force-in-portlands-food-scene/ | 2022-04-01T01:47:30Z |
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.theheraldreview.com/news/article/Report-Rain-not-anticipated-when-7M-in-PPE-17049873.php | 2022-04-01T01:47:30Z |
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HOUSTON, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Ruby Pipeline, L.L.C. (Ruby), a natural gas pipeline joint venture between Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE: KMI) and Pembina Pipeline Corporation (NYSE: PBA) that extends from Wyoming to Oregon, filed to reorganize under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in response to an upcoming debt repayment obligation. In recent months, the joint venture owners have been working diligently with Ruby's bondholders in an effort to work out a mutually satisfactory resolution. While those efforts will continue, Ruby's current financial condition necessitates this filing.
KMI will continue to operate the pipeline as chapter 11 permits daily operations to continue. Ruby's customers should notice no difference in its operations.
We will continue to keep Ruby's customers and other stakeholders informed of developments relating to Ruby's reorganization process. The voluntary petition was filed in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware in Wilmington. The case number is 22-10278. Additional information regarding Ruby's petition and claim procedures is available through the following website: https://cases.primeclerk.com/rubypipeline.
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PICKERINGTON, Ohio (WCMH) — A new report revealed that the former Pickerington High School North principal — who resigned Monday for his role in allowing a juvenile sex offender to return to school — failed to consult his supervisor and victims’ families prior to permitting the student to come back.
According to a 48-page report compiled by an outside investigator, former principal Mark Ulbrich allowed the 15-year-old, who raped two children under the age of nine, to return to Pickerington North without first notifying the school district’s supervisor and family members of the student’s victims.
The student is facing additional charges for allegedly propositioning a third child on a school bus after he was allowed to return to school in January.
Ulbrich admitted, according to the report, to failing to notify victims’ families about the student’s return from house arrest — and did not consult his supervisor about the plan to allow the student to return.
Although sections of the report are redacted, as children and sexual misconduct are involved, the report suggested that there were multiple lapses in communication before and after the student returned to school in January, including the safety plan not being finalized until after the return.
Ulbrich denied allegations made in the original complaint against him that he allowed the student to return because of a friendship with the child’s father, a principal at another school.
He said he allowed the student to return to school because he was entitled to an education and had not harmed any students at Pickerington North.
Ulbrich, who was placed on leave in January, announced his resignation as principal Monday.
A parent of one of the victims, who filed the original complaint against Ulbrich, said it is “quite clear” that the former principal was negligent in the handling of the case.
“I feel absolutely justified in calling for his removal,” the parent said.
Ulbrich did not respond to requests for comment by the time of publication.
The redacted report can be read below: | https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/pickerington/report-ex-pickerington-north-principal-failed-to-notify-boss-victims-families-of-sex-offenders-return/ | 2022-04-01T01:47:30Z |
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.sfgate.com/news/article/Washington-governor-signs-64-1-billion-17049827.php | 2022-04-01T01:47:30Z |
NAMPA — The City of Nampa launched its first ever Drought Task Force this week.
This comes as Idahoans prepare for another year of drought conditions after a two month dry period and a winter season that overall failed to recharge reservoirs.
“It'll take us a couple years to get out of this, so it's critically important that we start now before the irrigation season begins to get on top of where we're going to be with the water," Nampa Mayor Debbie Kling said.
The task force will investigate the city’s water distribution.
“For example, in the city of Nampa how much is coming from which irrigation company? How much is coming from wells, and then what is the level of pressurization that we have to have in order to deliver the water," Kling explained.
This comes as spring runoff of snowpack starts early.
“As far as the snowpack goes, it’s peaked about a half-a-month early," David Hoekema, Hydrologist with the Idaho Dept. of Water Resources, said.
While those snowpack percentiles usually climb a bit longer into spring and peak the first week of April, According to Hoekema, we’re already there mid-March.
And this year's snowpack wasn't abundant.
“We only achieved about 80% of normal snowpack, and that's on a statewide basis," Hoekema said, “what's really hurting us this year is we have really low reservoir content going into the melt off period, and so we're expecting a drought that's not the worst in the state but pretty low."
That's because this year, it's round two for Idahoans.
"Thankfully this year we know we're going into drought so hopefully people are preparing," Hoekema said.
Amid these challenging conditions, the City of Nampa is preparing.
“While the City of Nampa is really looking to see what we can do to maximize this precious resource, if we don't do it across the Treasure valley, if we all don't lean in and say 'I'm going to do my part,' then it won't be as effective," Kling said. | https://www.kivitv.com/news/city-of-nampa-announces-drought-task-force | 2022-04-01T01:47:31Z |
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THE SCOTTISH car business Peter Vardy have put their foot to the pedal in their fundraising efforts for Ukrainians.
Over £200,000 has been raised in an initiative that has seen the group donate 10% of its profits in the month of March to humanitarian aides in the country.
The money has been donated to The Big Give, a platform where donations can be matched and funds can be raised for the Disasters Emergency Committee.
The committee is composed of 15 UK aid charities, cooperatively coordinating and launching emergency fundraising appeals.
Peter Vardy have also dedicated their One Child programme to the Ukraine appeal for the month of March.
The programme, created in 2017, pledges that the Group will donate £15 towards feeding, educating and clothing a child for every car sold.
Customers are then asked to match the donation, with the company’s figures stating that seven out of 10 buyers oblige.
Primarily focused in Uganda and Rwanda, Peter Vardy has committed to help 10,000 children across 25 schools in the countries over the next two years.
Pivoting to Ukraine this month is important to the company as it “stands in solidarity” with the country following Russia’s invasion, they say.
Peter Vardy, the Group’s Chief Executive, added: “We believe every life is worthy and we are shocked and saddened by the recent events in Ukraine.
“As a Group, we are committed to help support the people affected by the invasion of Ukraine and have redirected our current Giving Back programme to support humanitarian projects there.”
The Group also donates 10% of its annual profits to causes across the UK through the Peter Vardy foundation.
Peter Vardy Group operates across Scotland, with locations in Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Kirkcaldy, Motherwell, and Perth.
All of the sites are taking physical donations, which will then be transported to the logistics network sending good to Ukraine.
March has also seen many staff taking part in fundraising activities to push the fundraising drive. | https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2022/03/31/peter-vardy-fundraising-drive-sees-200000-0raised-for-people-of-ukraine/ | 2022-04-01T01:47:31Z |
April Fools’ Day 2022: April 1 is celebrated as April Fools’ Day across the world. On the occasion of April Fools’ Day, people tread with caution throughout the day as they are unaware of what kind of pranks or hoaxes their friends and family might be planning for them. On this day, people pull each other’s legs through pranks or send them foolish errands just to find an excuse to make someone play the fool. On April Fools’ Day, one can get over almost anything including the harmless pranks they pulled out on their near and dear ones.
On the occasion of April Fools’ Day, here are some special wishes, funny messages that you can share with your friends and family:
1. Hey buddy! Your day is finally here. Happy April Fools’ Day!
2. Happy April Fools’ day buddy. Do not make the mistake of opening your mouth and letting the world know!
3. Happy birthday, dear friend! This day was meant for you.
4. Dear best friend, you will remain a fool throughout your life, but here’s to celebrating a day that is dedicated just to people like you. Happy April Fools’ Day.
5. You always surprise me with your talent and skills and I just surprised you with my lies. Happy Fools’ Day.
6. Today is the best day to propose to your crush. If they reject you, yell out April Fools’ Day at the end.
7. Dear friend! Happy April Fools’ Day. Thanks for making me look smarter when you are around.
8. Wise men don’t need advice. Fools won’t take it.-Benjamin Franklin day, when you make a fool of yourself every day. Enjoy your day.
10. Happy Fool’s Day to the king/queen of Fools. There is no one who can come at par with you and your foolishness.
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Idaho Falls man arrested in alleged homicide
Published: Mar. 31, 2022 at 4:50 PM MDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Police have taken an Idaho Falls man into custody in an alleged homicide that occurred Wednesday.
Officers responding found a deceased man they say suffered injuries consistent with a gunshot wound.
Investigating officers identified Jake Eilander as the suspect in the case and booked into the Bonneville County Jail on second degree murder charges.
The victim was identified as 44-year-old Ulises Rangel of Idaho Falls.
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Riley Dundee and Kayla Dever scored six goals apiece to lead Camden Catholic to its first victory of the year over Collingswood, 17-6, at home in Cherry Hill.
Gianna Booker scored three goals and assisted on another while Olivia Stazi and Kelly Campbell added a goal apiece for Red Bank Catholic (1-1), which held a 9-3 lead at halftime.
Darby Chhabria and Dundee tallied an assist apiece while Karina Mayer saved five shots between the pipes for Red Bank Catholic.
Emi Waldron had four goals while Peyton Ryan chipped in two goals and one assist for Ranney (0-1).
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Tourist Commission Gets State Funding
The Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission is receiving $18,742 in funding from the state with the potential of receiving more to support efforts in marketing Mercer County. Last week, Gov. Andy Beshear, the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet and members of the General Assembly announced that 103 tourism and destination...
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"Cesar was a result of a great community, his Mexican neighborhood in East San Jose," La Raza Historical Society Founding Boardmember Ramon J. Martinez said.
Chavez lived a life of service to the community as a labor leader and civil rights hero. One of his first grape boycotts was held where the Mexican Heritage Plaza stands today. And he learned the skills to lead within the walls of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church.
Community organizer Fred Ross Jr and Father Donald McDonnel taught Chavez how to organize labor theory and the non-violent philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi. Their lessons along with the Council of Churches of Santa Clara County laid the groundwork for a revolution led by Chavez.
Today we are learning about the impact that Cesar Chavez had on the community of San Jose. Long before his work was recognized on a national scale, he learned lessons of how to lead people within these walls just a few blocks away from his home. It’s now a state landmark. pic.twitter.com/D9x0E1ml59
— Dustin Dorsey (@DustinABC7) March 31, 2022
"History came together here in this neighborhood," Martinez said. "Cesar was the person who took all their knowledge and knew how to use it with the Mexican community, with the nation and the world."
The legacy of Cesar Chavez still lives on in the city of San Jose.
From the Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park Downtown, to Paseo de Cesar Chavez at San Jose State University. His impact will never be forgotten.
Chavez' great niece, Rachel Garcia, still lives on the land where he lived just blocks away from where he learned to start the movement. It is a historical landmark and a significant location to those who followed his lead.
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"He started his work here, his spirit lives here," La Raza Historical Society Secretary Joel Herrera said. "Anytime I have an accomplishment, I come by here to say thank you to him for leading the way."
Cesar Chavez Day is special for many reasons.
On this day across the country and in San Jose, we give back with acts of service.
It's a way to honor a man who changed the world from right here in the Bay Area.
"I am more than proud," Garcia said. "I can't even explain in words the feelings that I get knowing what my Uncle did, not only for the community, but he was doing it for everybody."
One of Chavez' sayings was "Viva La Causa" also known as long live the cause. His cause was to give back to the community through action and for that we say thank you. | https://abc7news.com/cesar-chavez-day-sj-our-lady-of-guadalupe-church-united-farmworkers-union/11697972/ | 2022-04-01T01:47:34Z |
Companies relocating to Sun Belt area on massive scale
Texas population increased by over 300,000 in 2021
HOUSTON – From Arizona to Texas to North Carolina, the Sun Belt is becoming a hot spot for business relocation. Companies across America are cutting costs by moving south. And, that’s fueling a housing boom in Texas.
Jeff Holzmann is the CEO of IRM Services, an asset management company. He says the move from The New York-New Jersey area to Dallas has saved the company millions in under two years.
"I would say that on a per-foot basis, per employee we pay about 60% down here in Dallas where I am today compared to what we would pay in New Jersey, and it’s even less if we were comparing to our New York City/Manhattan offices," Holzmann said.
He added that the Sun Belt region is different than it was 30-40 years ago. "It’s a fantastic place to be. The prices are affordable, the talent is around and is seeking an opportunity.".
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He said the COVID-19 pandemic also played a factor in this business relocation. "The comeback to work was so much quicker down in Dallas and down South," Holzmann said.
Employees like Barbara Kogler, who also relocated from the north, said the move was a win.
"It’s a little bit cheaper here, and I’m making better money," Kogler said.
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Tesla, Apple and Hewlett Packard Enterprise are a few of the tech giants also making their way South.
Kip Sal is the CEO of RREAF Holdings Real Estate Development. He says he's trying to keep up with this business migration. It's helping make Texas one of the fastest-growing states in the country, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. And the growth is driving a boom in the Texas housing market.
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"We’re seeing great migration, and as a result of that, we see demand far exceeding supply. But, because of the demand and the growth that we’re seeing, in Texas and the Southeast in general, it’ll more than offset those inflationary pressures," Sal says.
Samsung is another major company moving part of its operation to Texas. This move alone will open around 2,000 jobs in the Austin area, another major hotspot for real estate developers trying to keep up with the growing housing demand in Texas. | https://www.foxbusiness.com/features/companies-relocate-sun-belt-area-texas-arizone | 2022-04-01T01:47:34Z |
Thanks to a $5 million commitment from the Herb Alpert Foundation, the practice rooms in the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music Schoenberg Music Building are about to be tuned to perfection.
The 46 practice rooms have not been fully refurbished since their construction in 1955. They will be renovated to state-of-the-art specifications, including enhanced acoustics, modern LED lighting and hardwired Wi-Fi. Construction is set to start this summer, and the renovated space will be named Imagination Hall, as a tribute to the breadth of musical creativity that it will foster.
“Practice rooms are the spaces in which to incubate; it’s where the magic happens,” said Herb Alpert, the legendary musician, music executive and philanthropist who, with his wife, Lani Hall, has given more than $40 million through the Herb Alpert Foundation to support UCLA.
For musicians, practicing is, of course, the key to achieving technical and artistic mastery, and practice rooms are the foundation of any music program.
The Herb Alpert School of Music unites jazz, classical performance, musicology and ethnomusicology. As such, Imagination Hall will foster students’ opportunities to connect with one another, to create and experiment. The renovations will assure a thriving musical ecosystem to engage and inspire learners.
“The entire educational experience of the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music will be deeply transformed by the high-quality, acoustically crafted, foundational spaces made possible through the Herb Alpert Foundation’s ongoing philanthropic leadership,” said Eileen Strempel, the school’s dean. “This generous gift is yet another inspiring demonstration of Herb Alpert’s profound commitment to supporting and fostering the creativity of the next generations of artists. We are honored to announce this gift and celebrate his birthday on the same day.”
Alpert has long been recognized as a leader in music and the arts. In addition to winning nine Grammy Awards, he received the National Medal of Arts in 2012. And in 2017, he received the UCLA Medal, which honors those whose achievements embody UCLA’s highest ideals.
The Herb Alpert Foundation made UCLA’s school of music possible. Its $30 million gift enabled UCLA to establish the school of music as a standalone entity in 2007; it is the first and only school of music in the University of California system. The foundation’s other recent giving to UCLA includes $3 million to renovate a Schoenberg Music Building theater, now named Lani Hall, along with all of the major ensemble rooms. Alpert has said he hopes to inspire the broader community to join him in honoring and supporting the diverse music traditions represented across the school. | https://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/herb-alpert-gift-practice-rooms | 2022-04-01T01:47:34Z |
It’s been a strange year in the rugby life of Conor Murray. Named Lions captain and then dropped for the first Test, the scrum-half has lost his Ireland place to Jamison Gibson-Park.
That contract expires in 2024, meaning he remains in line for a fourth World Cup.
Eighteen months out, he has work to do to ensure he makes that tournament. Twelve years after making a late run into the squad for New Zealand, he’s now under pressure from a host of contenders and needs to get back to his best in order to be sure of his place on the plane to France.
While Murray is not the player he was during his peak years, he remains an excellent option.
His big problem is that there is an increasingly impressive cast of alternatives who are vying for the shirt. He’s come back to the pack at a time when they are getting stronger.
Currently, Farrell’s pecking order is Gibson-Park, Murray and Craig Casey, while Caolin Blade was capped last summer.
Despite being consistently excellent for Leinster, Luke McGrath can’t get a look-in and John Cooney’s face doesn’t fit. He’s now under pressure himself, with Nathan Doak impressing for Ulster on a weekly basis. At Connacht, Kieran Marmion is enjoying a fine season.
Rarely have Ireland had such options at No 9 and tomorrow at Thomond Park Farrell will get a chance to watch four of the best in action.
For Murray, the main frustration of this season must be a simple lack of opportunity. As a centrally contracted player in his 30s who toured with the Lions, his minutes are managed. He’s expected to start against Leinster and it’ll be his first United Rugby Championship start of the season.
Out of the four scrum-halves expected to be involved at Thomond Park, Murray has played the least number of minutes with 427. Casey, Gibson-Park and McGrath have all played more than 700. Thus, it’s been difficult for the Limerick native to build his form.
He remains the No 1 at Munster where he started all four of the Heineken Champions Cup pool games, but Casey has had a lot of time in the saddle this season.
The 22-year-old has his own international ambitions and will know that he has to supplant Murray at provincial level if he’s going to get ahead of him for Ireland. So, he’ll be applying heavy pressure in training and off the bench.
Certainly, the youngster’s speed of pass and energy is in keeping with the way Ireland want to play, but Farrell values his senior players.
Murray’s seen off threats before, most notably that of Alby Mathewson who did so well as World Cup cover in 2019 that he was on the cusp of a new deal and expected to push for a starting spot until the IRFU stepped in and he ended up in Ulster, thus preserving Murray’s place at the top of the tree.
Three years on, there’s no sign that Johann van Graan wants to move on from Murray as his No 9 and the experienced man’s skill-set suits the more conservative game the South African tends to play in big games. However, most of Munster’s best performances have come when they’ve played at tempo and with width.
Against England and Scotland, he demonstrated he can do it and now he’ll hope that an extended run of big games for Munster can give him the platform to remind everyone of how good he can be when fit and well.
He’s admitted that he’s had to make a mental adjustment in the past 12 months, but he’ll believe he can be the main man again. As well as his personal ambitions, the senior scrum-half has unchecked boxes in terms of his ambition to win silverware with Munster.
The next few months are an important window when framing the last few years of a glittering career. | https://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/munster-rugby/derby-duel-gives-conor-murray-ideal-stage-to-remind-andy-farrell-of-his-talents-41509309.html | 2022-04-01T01:47:34Z |
No more teasers, rumors or leaks, the 2023 Toyota GR Corolla hot hatch is here, and it's exactly what we hoped for: a bigger four-door GR Yaris that's actually coming to America. It's built in the same factory, and it has the manual transmission, the trick all-wheel drive and beefy body. And to top it all off, it has even more power.
As you saw from the headline, the turbocharged 1.6-liter three-cylinder now makes 300 horsepower at 6,500 rpm, an increase of 32 ponies over the GR Yaris sold in other markets. Torque remains the same at 273 pound-feet available between 3,000 and 5,500 rpm. According to Toyota, the extra power comes partly from the new triple-outlet valved exhaust. Apparently it's louder than the Yaris, too.
There's only one transmission available: a six-speed manual. And right next to the shifter is a physical handbrake, perfect for executing rally-style slides. Power moves from the transmission to an all-wheel-drive system with a variable torque split. It can be divided between 60 front, 40 rear; an even 50-50 split; or a rear-biased split of 30 front and 70 rear. Like the GR Yaris, the base model has open differentials front and rear, but limited-slip differentials are available in a Performance Package or as standard on the Circuit Edition (more on the trims in a bit).
All of this is housed in a much beefier Corolla body. All versions get a front grille closely based on the one from the GR Yaris. The front fenders are much wider with functional side vents, and huge fender flares have been added to the back. Connecting the fenders are wide side skirts with "GR FOUR" molded in. The rear features a big spoiler and the aforementioned triple-exit exhaust. The Circuit Edition gets extra flair with gloss black accents, a bulged hood with vents and a forged carbon fiber roof instead of painted. Inside the wider wheel housings are 18-inch wheels with 235-mm wide Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires.
The chassis has been strengthened with additional welds and structural adhesives, and an aluminum hood and doors help with weight savings. Still, being a larger car with two extra doors means the GR Corolla is portlier than the GR Yaris. Curb weight is 3,249 pounds, a little more than 400 pounds more than the two-door cousin. But on the flip side, it's about the same weight as the less powerful Subaru WRX. It's also roughly 200 pounds lighter than the similarly powerful VW Golf R.
Suspension consists of MacPherson struts up front and a multilink design in the rear. The front brakes feature fixed four-piston calipers with ventilated and slotted rotors, while the rear brakes have fixed two-piston calipers with ventilated rotors.
As we've mentioned, there are two versions of the GR Corolla for the first model year. The base is called the Core model, and it includes sport seats, black and gray interior accents, aluminum pedals, a 12.3-inch instrument display, an 8-inch infotainment screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and a six-speaker sound system. Standard safety features include automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control, lane-centering, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and automatic high-beam headlights. On top of that the car comes with a one-year membership to National Auto Sport Association plus a High-Performance Driving Event with instruction. Available as options are the Performance Package with the limited-slip differentials; a Technology Package with navigation, wireless phone charging and JBL eight-speaker sound system; and a Cold Weather Package with heated seats and steering wheel.
The Circuit Edition is the other choice, and it's only available for the 2023 model year. In addition to the exterior enhancements, it comes with all of the above standard and optional features, while also getting a black and red interior, automatic climate control and a shift knob with the signature of "Morizo," a.k.a Akio Toyoda.
Pricing will be announced later this year, closer to when the GR Corolla goes on sale.
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UCF held its first scrimmage of spring camp Tuesday, and there’s already clarity with the crowded quarterback room.
Sophomore Mikey Keene and Ole Miss transfer John Rhys Plumlee are beginning to separate themselves.
According to coach Gus Malzahn, Keene and Plumlee primarily worked with the first string, but did some work with the second string.
True freshman Thomas Castellanos worked with the starters and backups in the second half of the scrimmage, while redshirt sophomore Parker Navarro worked with the second string near the end.
Another indication that Keene and Plumlee are emerging is Malzahn said that Castellanos and Navarro were live during the scrimmage — meaning they could get tackled — while the other two were off limits.
“That was good,” Malzahn said. “It gave them guys a chance to show what they can do and play real football. We may let the other two go live before the end of the spring. We’ll see.”
Offense off to fast start
For starters, there were no major injuries.
The Knights worked mainly in two groups and ran about 81 plays — 70% run and 30% pass on offense — throughout the scrimmage, according to Malzahn.
“It gave us some really good information,” Malzahn said. “And it [gave] everybody a chance to show what they can do.
“We just wanted to see who can block, who can hold onto the ball, who can tackle, and who can get the ball.”
Malzahn said the offense jumped out to a fast start, scoring several times in the first half thanks to explosive plays.
In the second half, however, “it was probably more the defense winning,” Malzahn said.
Cornerbacks Brandon Adams and Davonte Brown each came up with an interception, with Adams returning his for a touchdown.
“They did a really good job, had some three-and-outs and got off the field,” Malzahn said. “It was really good on both sides.”
Bowser gets pro-style treatment
Fifth-year senior running back Isaiah Bowser did not participate. That was by design.
Bowser dealt with knee and ankle injuries last season, which forced him to miss five games, so UCF is aiming to keep him healthy.
The Knights running back still takes part in other practices but is avoiding heavy contact. The staff is treating him like a professional athlete because he returned to school for an extra year.
“He won’t get tackled this spring,” Malzahn said. “We’re going to be very smart with him. He’s doing a whole lot of the bump-tempo stuff.
“He’s improved, you can tell. It’s all about him staying healthy. He’s had a great spring.”
With Bowser watching, junior running back Johnny Richardson had some explosive runs.
“I’d say he’s better than he was last year, too, at this point,” Malzahn said. “Johnny is a lot more confident. This time last year he was kind of feeling himself through and now he’s a really confident running back.”
Richardson wasn’t heavily used during the first scrimmage but made the most out out of his carries.
Instead, redshirt junior Mark-Antony Richards, redshirt freshman Anthony Williams and true freshman Jordan McDonald got a lot of carries.
“It was good to see those guys,” Malzahn said. “I can’t remember a ball on the ground. We were really good at protecting the ball from a running back standpoint last year and that’s continued so far.”
Email Jason Beede at jbeede@orlandosentinel.com or follow him on Twitter at @therealBeede.
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Despite releasing four experimental funk rock records that also dabbled in reggae, heavy metal and psychedelia, it wasn’t until 1991’s ‘Blood Sugar Sex Magick’ that Red Hot Chili Peppers really hit upon some sort of wizardry. Four more albums came over the next 15 years (including 2002’s ‘By The Way’ and 1999’s ‘Californication’) with the Californian group quickly and comfortably establishing themselves as the biggest alternative rock band around.
With touring musician Josh Klinghoffer promoted, the group released the functional ‘I’m With You’ in 2011. Rather than the glorious comeback they were perhaps hoping for, it was met with indifference: the band still sounded tired. In a bid to shake things up, they recruited Danger Mouse to work on a follow-up, replacing Rick Rubin after 25 years and six albums as the band’s producer.
And, sure, 2016’s ‘The Getaway’ had flashes of the bold brilliance that helped RHCP become household names in the ‘90s (the dreamy piano pop of ‘Dark Necessities’, the riff-heavy ‘Goodbye Angels’) but, for the most part, the group still seemed unsure of what they were supposed to be, now 30 years into a career that was rapidly moving from contemporary to legacy.
On ‘Unlimited Love’, however, Red Hot Chili Peppers sound sure of themselves again. Comfortable, confident but with moments of gleeful chaos, album 12 sees the band rediscovering their groove.
With Frusciante re-joining the band in 2019 and the global pandemic giving the group nothing but time to work on new material, Red Hot Chili Peppers entered the studio with over 100 song ideas for ‘Unlimited Love’. In a recent exclusive cover story shot by legendary filmmaker Gus Van Sant, they told NME that they recorded almost 50 of those musical ideas (with Rubin back at the helm, no less) and that there’s already a “loose plan” for a follow-up. This work ethic is reflected on the album, as there’s not a moment of ‘Unlimited Love’ that sounds like the group were ever struggling for inspiration. An impressive feat considering the 17-song, 70-minute runtime.
There are plenty of moments of ‘Unlimited Love’ that hark back to the Chili Peppers’ heyday. ‘The Great Apes’ is an intense, sun-soaked wig-out complete with an attention-grabbing Flea bassline, while Anthony Kiedis’ warm, elastic vocals somehow makes the bizarre sound profound (“superstar don’t do the dishes,” he notes sagely). Elsewhere, the rumbling ‘Here Ever After’ boasts all the acrobatic urgency of 1989’s iconic ‘Give It Away’, ‘Veronica’ sounds like the Miami reboot of ‘Californication’ but with a stomping campfire twist and ‘Whatchu Thinkin’ is a loose, groove-driven jam session that mirrors the playful, relaxed spirit of Red Hot Chili Peppers’ live shows. It might have moments of familiarity, but ‘Unlimited Love’ never feels tired.
“When I’m with you, I feel like myself,” sings Kiedis on ‘Tangelo’. The closing acoustic track is more romantic than brotherly, but that opening line still feels like it could have been sung with the vocalist looking at his bandmates. That affection, that camaraderie and the chemistry can be felt across the record.
Still, for a band as revolutionary as the Red Hot Chili Peppers (almost 40 years in the game and there’s still not another group like them), it’s refreshing that so much of ‘Unlimited Love’ feels daring for the group. Yes, the hip-hop bounce of ‘One Way Traffic’ is built around a signature “hey-oh” chorus but between Kiedis singing “when did life get so damn cautious” and the jubilant guitar lines, it genuinely does feel like an excited adventure into the unknown – windows down, sunglasses on.
And there’s nothing but fresh ground being broken on ‘Bastards Of Light’, a menacing techno-trip through space with the sort of melodrama that would make Meat Loaf proud, while prog-rock epic ‘The Heavy Wing’ is perhaps the heaviest track the band have put their name to in at least two decades.
Red Hot Chili Peppers have always been a band who cover a lot of ground, but ‘Unlimited Love’ is perhaps their most sprawling yet consistent album. It starts with the moody intensity of ‘Black Summer’, all melancholic and deliberate, while the jazzy, free-falling ‘Aquatic Mouth Dance’ is ridiculous to the point of brilliance. ‘Not The One’ could have been lifted from Gorillaz’s 2010 masterpiece ‘Plastic Beach’, all escapist fantasy and raw emotion, before the free loving ‘Poster Child’ takes Billy Joel’s ‘We Didn’t Start The Fire’ to the disco, name-checking Led Zeppelin, The Ramones and Duran Duran in the process.
There’s a lot to ‘Unlimited Love’, both in scale and ambition. It’s at once familiar – without being boring – and fresh (but never at the expense of the band’s identity). On their 12th album, Red Hot Chili Peppers not only get comfortable with their own impressive legacy, but prove there’s plenty more to come.
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On Monday, the Central government introduced a bill that will significantly expand the scope of the information the government can collect from convicts, arrested persons and other persons such as habitual offenders.
Called the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill, 2022, it replaces the 102-year old Identification of Prisoners Act, 1920.
The government has claimed that this is an update to an outdated law and would make criminal investigations “more efficient” and also “help in increasing the conviction rate”. However, many lawyers and activists have voiced concerns around the legislation, saying that it could infringe fundamental rights such as privacy and the right against self-incrimination.
What is the bill about?
The Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill, 2022 authorises law enforcement agencies to collect a host of biometric data as well as biological samples from convicts and other persons to help identify criminals and investigate crimes. The bill also specifies how data will be recorded and preserved.
Presently, under the 1920 law, the police can only record fingerprint and footprint impressions for a limited number of convicted and non-convicted people. However, what the police can collect now has been massively expanded. Along with fingerprints and footprints, the police can keep records of a person’s iris and retina scan as well as biological samples and their analyses along with behavioural attributes such as signatures and handwriting.
It also includes other measurements defined under sections 53 and 53(A) of the Code of Criminal Procedure which has blood, semen, saliva and sweat, hair samples, fingernail clippings, DNA profiling and other such tests which a registered medical practitioner thinks are necessary to collect evidence in regard to a crime.
Who is covered under the bill?
The bill expands the scope of people from whom the police can collect information. It applies to anyone who has been convicted under any law or is arrested for any offence or is detained under any preventive detention law.
In contrast, under the present law, information can be collected from people who are either convicted or arrested for an offence carrying more than one year’s imprisonment.
The bill also says that if a person resists giving information, the police can take it forcibly in a manner that may be prescribed by the executive later. The legislation awards very limited power to refuse the collection of information. It says that a person arrested for a crime that has a sentence of less than seven years and is not a crime against a woman or a child can refuse to give “biological samples”, a term that has not been defined. Therefore, in other scenarios, the police can take information without a person’s consent.
Further, a magistrate has the power to authorise the police to collect anyone’s measurement if required for “any investigation or proceedings”. Apart from that, certain persons who have been ordered to give security or a bond for their good behaviour can have their information recorded. These provisions exist in the current law as well.
How long is the information stored and who stores it?
The information collected will be retained for 75 years from the date of collection.
The National Crime Records Bureau, which falls under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, will collect, store, process, share and destroy the data.
State governments and union territories have the option to notify an appropriate agency to collect, preserve and share information in their jurisdictions since the police are under their respective state’s control.
Further, the bill says that information about first-time offenders who are released or acquitted will be deleted after all legal remedies have been exhausted. However, a court or a magistrate can order against this deletion.
What are the concerns with the bill?
The bill has met with resistance, both from Opposition leaders as well as civil rights lawyers and activists.
In the Lok Sabha, parties such as the Congress and the Trinamool Congress said that this bill attacks the fundamental rights of individuals.
Manish Tewari, a member of Parliament, flagged that “biological samples and their analysis” could extend to narco analysis and brain mapping and if forced, would affect the fundamental rights of the accused.
The Supreme Court, in Selvi v State of Karnataka had held that these investigative techniques when taken against a person’s consent would infringe the fundamental right against self-incrimination guaranteed by Article 20(3) of the Constitution and the right to life guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution.
Apart from that, the bill could also violate a person’s right to privacy. Currently, India does not have a data protection law. In such a scenario, the collection of such extensive data by the police also raises questions on how this data might be used.
Civil rights body Internet Freedom Foundation said that the purpose of the new bill is not to just identify prisoners but also to “establish the crime of the accused”. This could potentially be prone to misuse as there are not enough safeguards in the bill currently.
It further argued it is unclear whether the police can collect and use a person’s DNA, since DNA’s use in criminal investigation is under debate in a separate bill.
Digital rights researcher, Srinivas Kodali pointed out that this bill is another step in the National Crime Record Bureau creating a “360-degree profile of people of interest” since it is also building other databases such as the National Automated Facial Recognition System and National Automated Fingerprint Recognition System.
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The Department of Justice Issues “Web Accessibility Guidance”
On March 18, 2022, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued “Web Accessibility Guidance” for state and local governments and public accommodations under Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) (the “Guidance”). The Guidance, however, does not offer any new insights from the DOJ on the issue of website accessibility for state and local governments and public accommodations, and does not provide any specific technical standards for compliance. Instead, as the DOJ explained in the accompanying press release, the Guidance is merely intended to “offer[] plain language and user-friendly explanations to ensure that it can be followed by people without a legal or technical background.”
The Guidance, however, does contain an overview of why web accessibility is important, the obstacles that people with disabilities face with inaccessible websites, and provides some examples of barriers that are commonly encountered by people with disabilities. Examples of website accessibility barriers highlighted by the Guidance include poor color contrast for people with limited vision or color blindness, the use of only color cues for people who are color-blind, the lack of text alternatives (“alt text”) on images for people who are visually impaired, the lack of captions or videos for people with hearing disabilities, inaccessible online forms for people with disabilities who may not be able to fill out, understand, or accurately submit forms, and mouse-only navigation or the lack of keyboard navigation for people with disabilities who cannot use a mouse or trackpad.
With respect to how to make a website ADA compliant, the Guidance provides that “businesses and state and local governments have flexibility in how they comply with the ADA’s general requirements of nondiscrimination and effective communication” and that the DOJ “does not have a regulation setting out detailed standards” for compliance. As such, the Guidance provides that “[b]usinesses and state and local governments can currently choose how they will ensure that the programs, services, and goods they provide online are accessible to people with disabilities.” Finally, the Guidance provides that certain technical standards exist which may provide guidance “concerning how to ensure accessibility of website features,” which include “the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and the Section 508 Standards, which the federal government uses for its own websites.” The Guidance, however, falls short of providing any specific technical standards for compliance.
Ultimately, since the Guidance does not contain technical standards and does not offer any new insights from the DOJ on website accessibility, the DOJ’s Guidance leaves many questions unanswered – questions that will likely have to be determined through litigation. We will continue monitoring developments in this area and provide updates as new information becomes available. | https://www.natlawreview.com/article/department-justice-issues-web-accessibility-guidance | 2022-04-01T01:47:34Z |
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.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Thursday passed a bill capping the monthly cost of insulin at $35 for insured patients, part of an election-year push by Democrats for price curbs on prescription drugs at a time of rising inflation.
Experts say the legislation, which passed 232-193, would provide significant relief for privately insured patients with skimpier plans and for Medicare enrollees facing rising out-of-pocket costs for their insulin. Some could save hundreds of dollars annually, and all insured patients would get the benefit of predictable monthly costs for insulin. The bill would not help the uninsured.
But the Affordable Insulin Now Act will serve as a political vehicle to rally Democrats and force Republicans who oppose it into uncomfortable votes ahead of the midterms. For the legislation to pass Congress, 10 Republican senators would have to vote in favor. Democrats acknowledge they don’t have an answer for how that’s going to happen.
“If 10 Republicans stand between the American people being able to get access to affordable insulin, that’s a good question for 10 Republicans to answer,” said Rep. Dan Kildee, D-Mich., a cosponsor of the House bill. “Republicans get diabetes, too. Republicans die from diabetes.”
Public opinion polls have consistently shown support across party lines for congressional action to limit drug costs.
But Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., complained the legislation is only “a small piece of a larger package around government price controls for prescription drugs.” Critics say the bill would raise premiums and fails to target pharmaceutical middlemen seen as contributing to high list prices for insulin.
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, said Democrats could have a deal on prescription drugs if they drop their bid to authorize Medicare to negotiate prices. “Do Democrats really want to help seniors, or would they rather have the campaign issue?” Grassley said.
The insulin bill, which would take effect in 2023, represents just one provision of a much broader prescription drug package in President Joe Biden’s social and climate legislation.
In addition to a similar $35 cap on insulin, the Biden bill would authorize Medicare to negotiate prices for a range of drugs, including insulin. It would penalize drugmakers who raise prices faster than inflation and overhaul the Medicare prescription drug benefit to limit out-of-pocket costs for enrollees.
Biden’s agenda passed the House only to stall in the Senate because Democrats could not reach consensus. Party leaders haven’t abandoned hope of getting the legislation moving again, and preserving its drug pricing curbs largely intact.
The idea of a $35 monthly cost cap for insulin actually has a bipartisan pedigree. The Trump administration had created a voluntary option for Medicare enrollees to get insulin for $35, and the Biden administration continued it.
In the Senate, Republican Susan Collins of Maine and Democrat Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire are working on a bipartisan insulin bill. Georgia Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock has introduced legislation similar to the House bill, with the support of Sen. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York.
Stung by criticism that Biden’s economic policies spur inflation, Democrats are redoubling efforts to show how they’d help people cope with costs. On Thursday, the Commerce Department reported a key inflation gauge jumped 6.4% in February compared with a year ago, the largest year-over-year rise since January 1982.
But experts say the House bill would not help uninsured people, who face the highest out-of-pocket costs for insulin. Also, people with diabetes often take other medications as well as insulin. That’s done to treat the diabetes itself, along with other serious health conditions often associated with the disease. The House legislation would not help with those costs, either. Collins says she’s looking for a way to help uninsured people through her bill.
About 37 million Americans have diabetes, and an estimated 6 million to 7 million use insulin to keep their blood sugars under control. It’s an old drug, refined and improved over the years, that has seen relentless price increases.
Steep list prices don’t reflect the rates insurance plans negotiate with manufacturers. But those list prices are used to calculate cost-sharing amounts that patients owe. Patients who can’t afford their insulin reduce or skip doses, a strategy born of desperation, which can lead to serious complications and even death.
Economist Sherry Glied of New York University said the market for insulin is a “total disaster” for many patients, particularly those with skimpy insurance plans or no insurance.
“This will make private insurance for people with diabetes a much more attractive proposition,” said Glied. | https://www.nbc4i.com/news/u-s-world/house-passes-35-a-month-insulin-cap/ | 2022-04-01T01:47:36Z |
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Nearly 400 people, including more than 200 children, attended the Singapore Indian Fine Arts Society's (SIFAS) open house over March 19 and 20 at its Campus and Annexe in Little India.
They experienced the 18 disciplines taught at the 73-year-old non-profit institute, which champions Indian classical music, dance, visual arts and culture.
The visitors got a peek into the classes and training that go on at SIFAS. They also familiarised themselves with the new courses and met the teachers.
One big draw for the visitors was the chance to sign up for membership and join courses of their choice on the spot - with good benefits and rewards on offer.
But the biggest attraction for most parents and children was SIFAS' new curriculum for kids aged three to six, called Vikasa.
The weekly 21/2-hour programme allows children to experience different forms of art. The course content is curated and changed every two months so that all the disciplines are covered.
The young visitors enjoyed watching the shows and taking part in the arts and crafts workshops.
For first-timers, the principal attraction was picking up an enriching form of art, music or dance. Visitors who were already pursuing one looked to take up another faculty.
"It was a great opportunity to explore what SIFAS had to offer," said Ms Saajidah Firdausi, who was already learning veena and kathak, and signed up for bharatanatyam classes. "There were so many options to choose from."
Ms Shamini Manogaran, who was already learning veena and added kathak to her repertoire, said: "The SIFAS open house was very well-organised, with staff and volunteers on hand for directions and guidance.
"I also liked that the gurus were there to provide more information on the classes and examinations structure."
Following the open house, SIFAS expected more students to sign up for the classes and hired more full-time and part-time teachers, some of whom were local artists.
SIFAS will now have additional full-fledged disciplines such as Carnatic flute, semi-classical Carnatic, bhajans and ghazals.
"It was heartwarming to see the young, middle-aged and elderly walking into SIFAS to learn about the programmes and commit themselves to the pursuit of arts," said Mr K.V. Rao, SIFAS' president.
"The most redeeming fact is that it attracted entire families during these difficult times. We were most pleased to see people of other races also demonstrating keen interest during the open house.
"Beyond the promotion of the arts, it is good to see SIFAS serving as a platform for convergence and integration of communities through arts." | https://www.tamilmurasu.com.sg/tabla/entertainment/sifas-open-house-attracts-400 | 2022-04-01T01:47:36Z |
Every state of India has its own history. Likewise, Odisha is not an exception. Formerly known as Orissa, the land of splendid monuments, temples, architecture and history make this place an ever-vibrant state of India. Situated in the eastern part of India, the capital of Odisha, Bhubaneswar, is home to rich tribal cultures along with hundreds of ancient Hindu temples like Mukteshvara, Lingaraj, Jagannath temple, and Sun temple of Konark among many more.
Moreover, Odisha is also the Jagannath Dham (the land of Lord Jagannath), a religious and spiritual place for pilgrimage. Completed in 1161, this temple is also known for the famous Rath Yatra. This traditional 12th century-old Jagannath temple, located at Puri attracts thousands of devotees and tourists.
Origin of Odisha Day
In the year 1936, on this day, Odisha was made a separate province and determined as a new state along with some parts of the Madras Presidency. Also, the name of the state originated from the Odra or Udra tribes, residing in the central region of Odisha. Thus, we celebrate Utkal Divas or Odisha Day on April 1 each year to recall the formation of the state to be recognised as a state.
History of Odisha
The term Odisha is derived from the Sanskrit word “Odra Desa" and historically, this state has been known by various names such as Utkala, Kalinga, Udra, Toshali, and Kosala. The wonderful ancient history of this state has been mentioned frequently in well-known texts like ‘Mahabharata’, ‘Vayu Purana’. 5000-year-old history of Odisha comprises so many powerful battles through different periods.
Odisha became famous during the rule of Kalinga between the 6th and 4th centuries BCE. After that, the Maurya King Ashoka invaded it and conquered almost the whole of India and its surroundings. But it flourished during the 11th century under the Ganga Dynasty and has always stayed the fortress of the great Hindu architecture and culture till now.
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Senior Annika Bergqvist and juniors Alex Yang and Lucy Jimenez put up three goals apiece for Tenafly (1-0). Senior Bailey Topfer chipped in with a goal and had three assists and senior Natalie Simotas had a goal and an assist.
Senior Olivia Cammalleri and sophomore Sloane Kaplan each scored three goals to lead Demarest (0-1) while junior Allison Chin added two goals.
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Which auto-follow drone is best?
Capturing magnificent scenes with a high-flying drone is a common method used by videographers to create content. The drones are steered with a flight stick or controller and go wherever the pilot directs them.
But sometimes, you want the drone to capture you in action. If there is nobody else to control the drone, you’re going to have a problem. That is where an auto-follow drone comes in, and as the name implies, it will automatically follow you as you run, bike or ski. One of the best auto-follow drones is the DJI Air 2S Quadcopter Drone.
What to know before you buy an auto-follow drone
Know the difference between auto-follow and tracking
The two terms might sound the same, and some companies use them interchangeably, but there is a subtle difference. An auto-follow drone doesn’t need a camera and can follow a signal. On the other hand, a tracking drone can memorize a face or object and track it. It will stay a certain distance away and continuously keep the object in the frame.
The size of the drone matters
Not all drones are built the same, and generally larger ones will have bigger batteries and more features. But that’s not to say that smaller, more affordable drones aren’t up to the task. Consider what kind of footage you want to capture and where you’ll be flying, and determine which size drone will be best for your needs.
Preferred method of control
You can operate drones through different control mechanisms. While professional drones use remote controllers and a screen, others operate easily with a mobile phone or a tablet. Consider which controlling method will be the easiest for you, as you can always upgrade to a headset when you get more comfortable.
What to look for in a quality auto-follow drone
Gimballed camera for stability
Under normal circumstances, you operate the drone through remote control. The pilot can steady the drone and capture any footage. But when it follows you, it is doing so automatically. Some stability is built into the flight, but a good-quality drone will have a gimballed camera. This prevents the camera from excessive shaking and will smoothly track the subject.
Obstacle sensing to prevent crashing
You don’t have any control over an auto-follow drone when it is in flight. To prevent the gadget from crashing into trees or buildings, a good-quality drone includes obstacle-sensing technology. This allows it to fly around or over anything that could block its flight path. It also allows the drone to keep track of you without breaking the line of sight.
Great camera for the best footage
If you use an auto-follow drone to capture images while running or going horse riding, you’ll want the footage to be as good as possible. A good-quality drone will capture 4K footage at 60 frames per second and take still photos with at least a 20-megapixel camera. Just bear in mind that you’ll need a suitable data storage device and enough battery power to fly some distance while recording.
How much you can expect to spend on an auto-follow drone
The average cost of an auto-follow drone will largely depend on the capabilities and functions of the device. An entry-level drone that can follow you retails for $150-$200, while professional drones can retail for $800-$1,500.
Auto-follow drone FAQ
How long is the flight time of a drone?
A. That will depend on the drone’s capabilities and the weather condition. On a sky, windless day, a typical drone can fly for around 35 minutes. Having to contend with wind can reduce the flying time to approximately 25 to 35 minutes.
What happens when the drone loses sight of you?
A. Most drones have a return-to-home function where they will fly back to their base station if they lose connectivity to the controller. Some drones go through several processes to re-establish a connection by themselves, like retracing their steps.
What’s the best auto-follow drone to buy?
Top auto-follow drone
What you need to know: For professional-quality footage, this drone will follow you wherever you go.
What you’ll love: This drone has an amazing 1-inch image sensor, making it capable of capturing footage at 5.4K at 30 frames per second or 4K at 60 frames per second. For auto-following, it features DJI’s Spotlight 2.0, ActiveTrack 4.0, and Point of Interest 3.0. It can track an object from as high as 1,600 feet and avoids collisions through environment sensing.
What you should consider: While it is one of the best drones available, the steep price tag could place it out of reach for most.
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Top auto-follow drone for the money
What you need to know: This affordable drone features a follow-me mode where it will hover automatically and record your movements.
What you’ll love: Capable of recording footage in 2K resolution, this drone has a 120-degree field of vision. It can follow you by GPS tracking, or you can let it fly a custom route. The drone has a control range of 980 feet and comes with two 1,000 mAh batteries.
What you should consider: Some users have indicated that the included batteries only provide for about 10 minutes of flying time.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Holy Stone HS720 Foldable GPS Drone
What you need to know: This drone is perfect for shooting 4K content, as it comes with a shock absorption holder to minimize vibrations.
What you’ll love: Capturing footage at a maximum resolution of 3840 x 2160, this drone has an adjustable lens that you can rotate 90 degrees. It has three auto-follow options to circle a specific point, fly on a pre-set course or follow your movements while recording. It comes with two batteries that provide 25 minutes of flying time each.
What you should consider: It doesn’t come with an SD card to save footage on, so you’ll have to provide your own.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Idaho legislature adjourns after 81 days
The session was headlined by Little’s veto of the bill that would have banned employer vaccine mandates
BOISE, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Both the Idaho Senate and the House adjourned for the year on Thursday afternoon.
There were four bills Governor Brad little vetoed since the legislature recessed last week. None of the vetoes got the override from the legislature Thursday.
Senate Bill 1381, the Coronavirus Pause Act, which would not allow employers to enforce COVID-19 vaccine mandates was the main focus Thursday as the Idaho Legislature wrapped up.
The veto override ultimately failed in the Senate, as 21 voted in favor and 14 voted against. Idaho lawmakers needed a two-thirds majority to disregard Little’s veto, meaning this bill will not take effect in the Gem State.
House Bill 782, also vetoed by the Governor, was discussed in the House as well, but there was no vote on the bill that would give the governor more power in the judge selection process in Idaho and would expand the Judicial Council from seven to 11 members.
On Wednesday, Little also vetoed the measure that would have altered the way K-12 money is allocated, switching from average daily attendance to student enrollment, but the legislature declined to make any moves to override.
Twin Falls Senator Lee Heider (R-District 24) is retiring after serving 12 years, and had this to say as the legislature departed.
“I love all of you and hope that your lives continue to be great, as they have been in the past, and I’m appreciative of the time I’ve had here,” Heider said.
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The survey was conducted from January to June 2021 among U.S. high school students.
The final report released this week found that more than one third of high school students said their mental health suffered during the pandemic, with 44% reporting feeling persistently sad or hopeless during the past year.
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More than a quarter of the students surveyed also disclosed that they had a parent lose a job.
"Children's mental health is so impacted by what's going on in the family, what's going on in the community and then of course with online schools and disruptions in schools," explained Dr. Helen Egger who founded Little Otter, a digital mental health service for children.
Among the hardest hit were LGBTQ kids and Asian Americans.
Sixty-four percent of Asian American students said they experienced racism during COVID and African American students were not far behind at 55%.
CDC researchers also found that LGBTQ students reported greater levels of poor mental health, emotional abuse, and attempted suicide more than their counterparts.
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Locally, San Francisco Unified School District says that's where its LGBTQ Student Services played a huge role.
"We worked really closely with our wellness coordinators to text our students to email our students to let them know what were the different programs that we ran to allow them to be able to reach out and get the help they needed in case they were feeling alone, in case they were feeling desperate," said Kena Hazelwood, the SFUSD LGBTQ Student Services Coordinator.
So who did the best during this time? According to the CDC report, students who felt connected to adults and peers at their schools.
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The survey said those students were "significantly less likely than those who did not to report persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness."
They were also less likely to consider suicide or to have attempted suicide.
If you or someone you love is in crisis and dealing with suicidal thoughts or mental health issues, here are some organizations that offer help and hope. | https://abc7news.com/teen-mental-health-statistics-cdc-covid-resources-awareness/11697913/ | 2022-04-01T01:47:40Z |
H&M to raise prices after profit lags expectations
The company cited technology and supply chain-related investments as weighing on profit margins
H&M says it expects to raise prices this year after its profits for December to February period fell short of expectations.
"Sales and profits for the quarter were impacted by the negative effects of the pandemic in many of the group's major markets," the company told Reuters in a statement, citing lingering supply chain issues and a new wave of COVID-19.
The company reportedly swung to a pretax profit of around $30.5 million in its first-quarter from a roughly $149 million loss a year earlier when the pandemic forced almost half of its stores to shut down.
The results were far below the roughly $266 million profit reached in the pre-pandemic first quarter of 2020, Reuters reported.
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The company told the outlet that increased technology and supply chain-related investments also weighed on lagging profit margins.
"Looking at inflation it's primarily raw material and transportation costs that affect us and we see, as do many others, that we need to adjust our prices," CEO Helena Helmersson told Reuters. "We'll raise different product types in different countries depending on competition and demand."
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Helmersson said the plan was for price hikes to still be smaller than H&M’s rivals and not affect basic clothing ranges.
The fashion retailer was among many companies that suspended operations in Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. The company said it was "deeply concerned about the tragic developments in Ukraine and stands with all people who are suffering."
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H&M stores in Ukraine were temporarily closed to keep customers and employees safe. Russia last year accounted for around 4% of group sales, Reuters reported.
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Ulster’s Kieran Treadwell believes signing off on the province’s mini-tour of South Africa with a win could provide invaluable momentum ahead of their massive two-legged Champions Cup tie with Toulouse.
Tomorrow’s clash with the Bulls in Pretoria is the side’s final game before facing the European champions on back-to-back Saturdays with a place in the last-eight at stake.
“It would be massive,” said the lock who made his international return after four years away during the recent Six Nations. “To get the momentum from that game if we win going into Toulouse would be massive.
“They’re a hard outfit, it’ll be a good test for us, and it would be great to get that confidence.”
Having lost to the Stormers in controversial circumstances last time out, a win would also be hugely valuable in the quest to secure home advantage through the United Rugby Championship play-offs.
Ulster are presently sandwiched between Leinster and Munster at the top of the standings.
The Bulls themselves have plenty to play for too and have won four in a row.
“It’s always tough to go away from home but this year they’ve that calibre of player in their squad that does make it a bit more competitive and a bit more enjoyable for everyone,” added Treadwell.
“It’s great competition to pit yourself against the best, to play against World Cup winners. It’s a massive test and experience that we have to walk towards.”
Meanwhile, head coach Dan McFarland doesn’t believe the South African altitude will offer a major obstacle. “I don’t see it as a difficulty,” said McFarland. “We’ve played at altitude a couple of times.
“Although the guys feel tired at the end of a game, relative to the opposition I have never looked at us and thought that we are more tired than them.
“We’ve an excellent athletic performance programme. We are in Pretoria for the whole week. You can’t say at that time you will be acclimatised to playing at altitude but we will know what to expect. Will it be tough? Yes, 100pc. Will we be equipped to tough it out? Absolutely.” | https://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/pro14/taming-bulls-would-be-big-lift-for-ulster-european-bid-kieran-treadwell-41509311.html | 2022-04-01T01:47:40Z |
A 71-year-old Santa Ana house-flipper faces up to nine years in federal prison for income tax fraud, the U.S. Attorney’s Office reported Thursday, March 31.
John W. Rampello was convicted Wednesday on two counts of subscribing to a false individual income tax return and a count of aiding and assisting in the preparation of a false individual income tax return.
Rampello is scheduled to be sentenced June 27.
Rampello and his business partners flipped foreclosed homes and sold them in Orange County since the mid-1990s, federal prosecutors said. He and his partners refurbished and sold about 170 homes, making about $2.1 million in profits from 2014 through 2016, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Rampello did not tell those who prepared his income taxes about his business or income, so he underreported his income on his federal returns by hundreds of thousands of dollars, prosecutors said. | https://www.ocregister.com/2022/03/31/71-year-old-house-flipper-facing-up-to-9-years-in-prison-for-tax-fraud/ | 2022-04-01T01:47:40Z |
When you run out of heroes, why not try the villain instead? This seems to be the big new strategy from Marvel and its associates – which have made millions out of Tom Hardy’s creepy Venom, and nice-but-nasty Loki, played by Tom Hiddleston. This time around, Jared Leto plays Sony’s MCU-adjacent super-vampire Michael Morbius, but fails to make the same impression.
Morbius is a brilliant doctor living in New York who is struggling with a terminal blood disorder. He finds it difficult to walk, but has dedicated his life to finding a remedy for the disease. Early on in the film, he is awarded a Nobel Prize but is so damn humble that he turns it down. His backstory reveals he grew up in a child sanatorium and was bullied by local kids before saving the life of young Milo (Matt Smith) who becomes his best pal and surrogate brother.
Eventually, Morbius conducts an illegal experiment on a ship off Long Island. He’s joined there by fellow doctor Martine Bancroft (Adria Arjona) who is notionally his love interest, though this relationship is barely developed. Together they use the blood of vampire bats to create a cure for his illness, but it has the happy side effect of turning him into a musclebound, powerful superhero – albeit one with an unslakeable thirst for human blood. In a rage, he kills a bunch of mercenaries on board the ship and word gets out that Morbius has broken bad.
If the plot sounds slight, that’s because it is. None of the characters have meaningful motives – and they’re so thinly drawn that they’re almost transparent. Astoundingly, for a film about a mad doctor who turns into a vampire, it’s also very boring. Horror fans attracted by the sinister promo campaign will be disappointed. You’ll see more claret in your local off-licence. All this could be excused if there were a few jokes to pass the time or some stylishly shot sequences. Instead, what we end up with is drab, flat and humourless. Leto was unfairly maligned for his exuberant, ridiculous performance as Paolo in House of Gucci but that at least had life and energy. Morbius is dead on arrival.
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- Director: Daniel Espinosa
- Starring: Jared Leto, Matt Smith, Adria Arjona
- Release date: March 31 | https://www.nme.com/en_asia/reviews/film-reviews/morbius-review-jared-leto-marvel-3195407 | 2022-04-01T01:47:41Z |
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.theheraldreview.com/news/article/Washington-governor-signs-64-1-billion-17049827.php | 2022-04-01T01:47:42Z |
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WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – For some people, overdraft fees are a frustrating inconvenience. For others, they pose crippling costs. Some lawmakers now want to change how they’re charged altogether.
Rep. Carolyn Maloney introduced legislation called the “Overdraft Protection Act.” The bill includes provisions to cap the amount and number of fees a bank can charge.
“My bill tries to cut down on these unfair and deceptive practices,” the New York Democrat said.
Advocates like Elyse Crawford-Hicks with Americans for Financial Reform say overdraft fees hit low-income families and people of color the hardest.
“Overdraft fees are paid the most by people who can least afford them,” Crawford-Hicks said.
Others say over-drafting is a useful service because it can function like a short-term loan. Paul Kundert is the CEO of UW Credit Union, which recently reduced their overdraft fees and put more limits on how they charge them.
“When prices are fair, we believe consumers do benefit from access to the credit provided by overdraft fees,” Kundert said.
Recently, major banks like Wells Fargo, Citigroup and Bank of America have made changes themselves, by reducing their overdraft fees or eliminating them altogether.
Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, says that demonstrates the legislation is unnecessary.
“The market is naturally, naturally taking care of the issue without government intervention. And we do not need more rules from Washington,” Williams said.
Because banks make billions of dollars in revenue from overdraft fees, George Mason University Foundation Professor of Law Todd Zywicki argues the proposed changes would cost consumers.
“We’ll see higher bank fees, we’ll see higher minimum monthly deposits as basically insurance against over-drafting and we will see a loss of access to free checking,” Zywicki said.
Lawmakers like Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., are promising to continue pushing for the reforms.
“How can we perform such an abusive and predatory practice that punishes people simply for being poor?” Pressley said. | https://www.nbc4i.com/news/washington-dc/bill-seeks-to-put-cap-on-overdraft-fees/ | 2022-04-01T01:47:42Z |