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The Joseph and Florence Mandel Jewish Day School has received several grants totaling $171,771 from July of last year through the present to support the Beachwood school.
Katie Foster, development director of the school which educates 350 children from 18 months through eighth grade, said the school seeks funding from many sources to offset costs.
“We are committed to trying to find all possible sources of funding to enhance the generous support we receive from our donors,” Foster told the Cleveland Jewish News March 28. “We actively seek opportunities to defray the steep costs of innovative education, staff development, security enhancements for the school, and so much more.”
Here is a list of the grants received:
• $125,000 for physical security enhancements and training through the nonprofit Security Grant Program /Federal Emergency Management Agency;
• $15,000 to foster collaborative learning and work among teachers around Integrated Project Based Learning. The funding supports kindergarten teachers in creating a greater play-based environment and provides additional support for teachers and students as a result of increased social emotional needs and was a Professional Learning Communities Grant through the Jewish Education Center of Cleveland;
• $8,000 for environmental activities, including a new outdoor classroom from the Stanley I. and Hope S. Adelstein Environmental Fund of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland;
• $7,000 for learning differences interventions funding from an anonymous door;
• $5,000 for science, technology, engineering and math learning projects in the classroom from Battelle in an Ohio STEM Learning Network grant;
• $3,200 to help defray the cost of the August middle school retreat from the Retreat Institute of the Jewish Education Center of Cleveland:
• $2,500 to support a program called Engage, through which day school professionals and their local PJ Library program partner to work collaboratively to position Jewish day schools as hubs of communal Jewish engagement for families from Prizmah, in collaboration with the Harold Grinspoon Foundation and PJ Library;
• $2,500 for an interactive kiosk from Apple Growth Partners Community Outreach Charitable Giving Fund of the Akron Community Foundation for Entrepreneurship: Introduction to Personal and Business Finance;
• $1,071 for anti-bias education from Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage in Beachwood.
• $2,500 to enhance school security from the Ohio Attorney General’s Fiscal Year 2022 School Safety;
In addition, the school received an in-kind donation to enhance security, valued at $2,880 from a Jewish philanthropist. | https://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/news/local_news/mandel-jds-receives-more-than-171k-in-grants/article_5accd23c-b120-11ec-9fad-af10f3422c76.html | 2022-04-01T01:49:19Z |
Players continue to flood the transfer market as more and more coaches across the country embrace the portal. With several new coaching hires at LSU and Florida, the SEC has become a home for several of those transfers.
Jarrick Bernard-Converse, CB, LSU
Outside of Ole Miss and USC, nobody used the transfer portal better than LSU and new coach Brian Kelly. In the offseason, the Tigers’ secondary took a hit with attrition, losing Derek Stingley Jr., Cordale Flott and Eli Ricks, so landing Bernard-Converse was a must. The redshirt senior earned All-Big 12 honors after totaling 48 tackles and 10 pass breakups for Oklahoma State last season.
Troy Brown, LB, Ole Miss
The Rebels added a bevy of transfers (11) this offseason to land the top transfer class in the country. As a three-time All-MAC performer, Brown comes from Central Michigan with 212 career tackles, including 32.5 for loss with 6.5 sacks, 5 interceptions, and 4 forced fumbles. He joins a team that finished near the bottom of the SEC in total defense (420 yards per game) and needs to replace another transfer in linebacker Chance Campbell.
Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss
With Matt Corral moving on to the NFL, Ole Miss needed to find a suitable replacement for the talented quarterback. Enter Dart, a true freshman who found himself starting six games last season for USC, where he completed 62% of his 189 pass attempts for 1,353 yards with 9 touchdowns and 5 interceptions. Dart’s accuracy and versatility make him an attractive option for coach Lane Kiffin.
Zach Evans, RB, Ole Miss
Evans provides the Rebels with another explosive option on offense after averaging 7.3 yards per carry in his first two seasons at TCU. According to Pro Football Focus, the 5-star tailback led the Horned Frogs with 17 runs of 10-plus yards last season and was second in forcing missed tackles. His versatility makes him the perfect option to replace Jerrion Ealy as the starting back in 2021.
Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Alabama
Gibbs gives Alabama a versatile option at tailback, where he totaled 1,206 yards in two seasons at Georgia Tech. He was second on the team in receptions (36) and receiving yards (470) and was a valuable addition on special teams, finishing with 589 return yards last season. He’s an explosive player who could give the Crimson Tide plenty to consider in their offensive schemes.
Jadon Haselwood, WR, Arkansas
Haselwood spent three seasons at Oklahoma, where he spent most of his time on the field at wideout. He was the top targeted receiver in the Sooners’ offense, featuring Marvin Mims and Michael Woods II. His arrival at Arkansas comes on the heels of a 9-win season — the best since 2011 — and provides the Razorbacks a legitimate option for quarterback KJ Jefferson.
Max Johnson, QB, Texas A&M
Texas A&M has the No. 1 recruiting class and talent at just about every position. Still, the Aggies also feature high expectations, particularly after a disappointing 2021 campaign. Johnson is coming off a career-high season at LSU (2,815 passing yards and 27 touchdowns). He has the intangibles, including a high football IQ, but he’ll have to beat Haynes King and Conner Weigman for the starting job.
Spencer Rattler, QB, South Carolina
Rattler started last season as Oklahoma’s No. 1 quarterback and a Heisman Trophy candidate but soon found himself on the Sooners’ bench behind Caleb Williams. In search of a new start, he lands at South Carolina, where he instantly provides the coach Shane Beamer and the Gamecocks with a legitimate starter capable of energizing an offense that finished next-to-last in the SEC in total offense.
Eli Ricks, DB, Alabama
Alabama’s secondary received a considerable boost with the addition of Ricks, who is coming off an All-American career at LSU. The talented defensive back had a breakout freshman season in 2020, finishing with four interceptions with 5 passes defended. He finished with 11 tackles in 2021 before opting for season-ending surgery midway through the season.
O’Cyrus Torrence, OL, Florida
Torrence followed former Louisiana coach Billy Napier to Florida, where he’ll bolster a Gators’ offensive line that was one of the best in the SEC in protecting the quarterback. The 3-star guard appeared in 37 games (36 starts) and was part of a Ragin’ Cajuns line that was among the best in the Sun Belt Conference in tackles for loss allowed and in sacks allowed.
Honorable mention: RB Ulysses Bently (SMU); OL Mason Brooks (Ole Miss); OT Miles Frazier (LSU); S Devonni Reed (South Carolina); LB Drew Sanders (Arkansas); OT Kamryn Waites (Florida); DT Mekhi Wingo (LSU); S Isheem Young (Ole Miss).
This article first appeared on OrlandoSentinel.com. Email Matt Murschel at mmurschel@orlandosentinel.com or follow him on Twitter at @osmattmurschel.
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Linn Creek, Mo. Police Department adds Tesla to fleet
LINN CREEK, Mo. (KY3) - The Linn Creek Police Department has a new tool when it comes to fighting crime. The department purchased a Tesla Model 3 patrol vehicle after recent approval from the city council.
The Tesla went into service Monday. Chief Jeff Christiansen says the department looked at multiple options before a decision.
”I sat and researched the new Ford Explorer interceptors, the Dodge Chargers. I went to the mayor had some discussions about that, and even looked at purchasing a used car, fixing up what we had,” said Christiansen.
Then came the idea of the Tesla.
”It’s got an eight-year, 120,000 mile warranty on the battery alone. I just figured we’re putting on 70 miles a day, under 12,000 miles a year, this car would last us a good amount of time, and be in a pilot program. We just figured, we’ll see what happens with it,” said Christiansen.
Christiansen calls it a good investment. The mayor of Linn creek agrees.
”It’s a great investment for our town. The cost savings as far as the regular maintenance, the upkeep, the fuel savings, it’s approximately about $3,000, more than one an explorer would it be. We’ll probably make that up with current gas prices, we could easily make that up within a year,” said Mayor Jeff Davis.
Linn Creek is a smaller community with a population of less than 300 people. So running out of power isn’t really a concern.
“A regular car can run out of gas, an electric car can run out of charge. It’s all up to the officer to make sure that the cars gassed, or charged at the beginning of the shift. We’re not going to run out of charge, we’re going to have priority charging,“ said Chief Christiansen.
The chief says he thinks Linn Creek is the first department in the state of Missouri to have a Tesla as patrol vehicle, one which is funded by taxpayers.
This car has all the things a regular police vehicle would have, including printer, laptop, and lights already in it. If you’re in the Linn Creek area, you should start to see this car patrolling the roads already.
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Buddy The Cat In Stable Condition After Attack, Might Soon Be Discharged To Foster Home
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PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (KYW) — Buddy the cat, who was attacked by dogs in a suspected case of intentional animal abuse, might be able to be discharged soon. Buddy was alert and exploring his cage, as he heals from surgery at the Pennsylvania SPCA.
Officers say a 12-year-old and a 17-year-old allowed their dogs to attack Buddy. Both suspects surrendered to police.
“Initially, we were very cautiously optimistic that he would make a recovery but now we can say that he is in stable condition and just doing so great. Who would have thought?” said Gillian Kocher with the PSPCA.
Cards and donations have been pouring in for Buddy, who had been living outside at the time of the attack.
He will be discharged to a foster home.
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Yes. Evertons morals are the football equivalent of those of Noel Godfrey Chavasses double VC for tending the wounded under fire.
As has already been said, they don't care.I've heard plenty of them going on about their so-called iconic location alongside the sewage plant, then adding how "Liverpool will be left in the shithole that is L4." Well, L4 served them well since 1878 but, given the chance, they'll be out of there then slagging it off whilst bragging about their new location instead. I'm yet to hear any of them show any concern whatsoever for the area and businesses they'd be leaving behind.
?? probably needs explaining that one
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noel_Godfrey_Chavasse
It's like they're waving their dicks at any kind of craft that will sail into the Mersey. | https://www.redandwhitekop.com/forum/index.php?topic=348992.msg18254896 | 2022-04-01T01:49:19Z |
San Diego city and county vaccine mandates begin to unravel
SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – San Diego is still facing backlash over its handling of discrimination complains in connection with the county’s handling of religious exemptions for the vaccine mandate.
A law that would require every working person in California to get the COVID-19 vaccine, AB 1993, was suddenly pulled from committee after intense backlash from the public.
AB 1993 was authored by a group of Democrats, including Buffy Wicks, Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, Evan Low, and San Diego’s Dr. Akilah Weber.
Now Curran & Curran Law is representing 1,000 city employees who say they are victims of this discrimination.
On Good Evening San Diego, KUSI’s Logan Bynes talked with Michael Curran with Curran & Curran Law, about the state of government vaccine mandates in San Diego.
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Teacher of the Year: Major Al Intilli
Major Al Intilli is the Teacher of the Year for Mt. Juliet High School. Major Intilli has been a teacher for 10 years, all 10 at MJHS. The reason he has stayed there is simple. “Everyone here is world class,” said Major Intilli. Major Intilli has been battling...
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LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The mother of a newborn baby attempted to kill her child after a home birth, police said.
Police said they were called to the emergency room at Mountain View Hospital on Saturday for a report of a new mother who refused to enter the hospital and was “bleeding profusely,” they wrote in an arrest report.
Police said the newborn’s mother, Ashley Hollingsworth, 22, had tried to kill the child with a blanket.
Hollingsworth was located more than two hours later with severe injuries to her head, police said.
Investigators learned that Hollingsworth had given birth in a toilet about an hour before they were called to the hospital.
On the way to the hospital, police said, “Ashley had wrapped [a] blanket around the baby’s head and was pushing the blanket against the baby’s face.” Doctors initially believed the newborn may have suffered a brain bleed, but staff later determined the child likely did not suffer any injuries.
While speaking with detectives the next day, a witness told police Hollingsworth reportedly said there was “something evil” in her stomach that was “trying to kill” the baby. Hollingsworth later told police in an interview that she believed the baby was “probably evil.”
“After seeing the baby’s eyes, smelling what she described as an abnormal scent, and the baby grunting at her, Ashley decided to wrap the blanket around the baby’s head,” police wrote in their report.
Hollingsworth was found with self-inflicted injuries to her face, police said.
Police arrested Hollingsworth on Wednesday. She faces charges of attempted murder and child abuse or neglect. She was being held without bail ahead of a court hearing next week. | https://www.ksn.com/news/crime/las-vegas-police-mother-attempts-to-kill-newborn-says-baby-was-evil/ | 2022-04-01T01:49:20Z |
By Jordan Baker
In the past two years, Walgett Community College incident log has recorded almost 50 cases of violence at the school, ranging from student brawls and threats involving weapons to assaults on teachers. Police were notified or called almost 15 times and, on a handful of occasions, lockdown procedures were activated.
“Numerous students displayed aggressive and threatening behaviour on school grounds and a lockdown was implemented,” the log says of an incident in term one last year, in which police were called.
Another incident involved students breaking into a classroom and distributing the equipment, says the log, released under freedom of information laws. On another occasion, some students lit a fire, causing minor property damage. There were multiple fights between students that teachers tried to handle, but in some cases called police for support.
One time, six students approached a student who was leaving with their parent. “[They] assaulted the student,” it said.
Violence has become a fixture of Walgett High. There are deep disagreements over what to do about it; the elders say the students need more help for their disability and trauma and want police kept out, but others say the environment has become dangerous for both students and teachers.
It is not a new problem. Almost 10 years ago, then Education Minister Adrian Piccoli denounced the government’s neglect of Walgett, and rural schools like it, where most students are indigenous. He said Walgett Community College’s ruinous buildings made it the worst school in the state. “I think it is true to say that we as a community have treated Aboriginal people like rubbish.”
To turn the school around, the NSW government gave its buildings a $9 million makeover. It created a new governance structure - known as Connected Communities - to give parents and local leaders a greater voice in decisions made not only by Walgett Community College, but 15 schools with similarly high numbers of Indigenous children in other parts of the state. The department lured former Asquith high principal, Richard Rule, out of retirement to lead the new-look school.
More money, including Gonski funding, flowed over the next few years and gave Walgett the highest per capita funding of any school in the state. In 2020 - the most recent figures available - it received more than $44,500 for each student from state and federal governments.
None of it seems to have helped.
The high school now has its 31st principal in 24 years. Its attendance rate has been trending downwards from a low base since 2011. Last year it was 43.3 per cent, which was slightly higher than the year before, but far lower than the average across the state (90.7 per cent) or statistically similar schools (76.7 per cent), the freedom of information documents show. Just five of 151 students attended school more than 90 per cent of the time, compared with 31 per cent in similar schools.
In the five years to 2018, the average yearly staff turnover was 50 per cent. Potential recruits were deterred by the geographical isolation and the violence. Two female teachers have been on long-term leave due to severe injuries sustained while being assaulted by female students on school grounds, multiple sources say, and staff members have been hit, spat upon and had their cars damaged.
The turnover and vacancies mean, among other things, that there’s little educational continuity in a school where it’s particularly important. NAPLAN results show many of the students struggle with the basic skills they will need to function in society; the average year 9 score was below minimum standard in every subject but spelling and numeracy. In writing, the average year 9 student was functioning at year 3 level.
Some local families do not want to send their children there. They say they don’t learn, and the conflict makes them anxious.
Kathryn Sharpley’s daughter Caroline Ashby, who is 12, finds the work too easy - her mother says it’s often at year 5 level - and doesn’t like the violence. “Some days she doesn’t want to go, because of all the fights around the school,” her mother says. “She loves maths, it’s her favourite subject. Going there, they’re making her take a step back. I tell her, being Aboriginal doesn’t mean you can’t get somewhere in life.”
Mrs Sharpley could send Caroline to Queensland to live with relatives, or to a school in the nearby town of Lightning Ridge. “I’d prefer her to be close to us, than move a long way,” she says.
Local mother Rebecca Trindall has organised a daily bus to Lightning Ridge, which is about 45 minutes away, and is lobbying for Walgett children to be given automatic access to that school rather than having to lodge out of area applications. “Each year, families are forced to relocate from Walgett or send children away to simply be educated as there are no options available to them locally outside of Walgett Community College.”
One ongoing issue has been tension between principals and community leaders. Richard Rule, the principal installed as part of Dr Piccoli’s makeover, lasted two years. He says he came under pressure from the school reference group - community members who help make school decisions - to leave. Few principals since have lasted much longer.
“[They] were of the belief I was not running the school in the spirit of Connected Communities,” he says. “In Walgett’s case, the model just didn’t work. I wanted a well-run school where children stayed in the classroom and had a teacher in front of them and actually learned something in a stable environment.
“That did not seem to satisfy the reference group, who seemed to want some sort of cultural revolution in their school that was never going to happen while the school was unstable, with violence and teachers under threat.”
The Dharriwaa Elders lay the blame for continued dysfunction with the NSW Department of Education, which “continues to fail to provide what’s needed for Walgett students to succeed at school,” they said in a statement published on their website after the Herald requested an interview. They say they are being denied figures on suspension by Aboriginality, which, they say, means NSW Education wants to hide the link between school suspensions and a lack of support for disability and trauma.
They want the school to stop calling police “as their first response to behaviour incidents”, and say officers should be banned from bringing guns onto the school site. “Recently there was an escalation when five police cars attended the high school to arrest a young teenage girl,” their statement says. “ Walgett school leadership must train their staff to de-escalate behaviours in our young people and decommission their hotline to police. The criminalising of our young people when they aren’t well has to stop.
“We conclude that Walgett schools are not culturally or physically safe.”
Piccoli acknowledges the conflicting expectations of school staff and the community. “When incidents occur at school, and the school takes the disciplinary action it would take at any other school, sometimes the community doesn’t respond well to that,” he says. “Walgett is a very unique place. So it has to be a unique school.
“For example, having police - the community didn’t like that. They don’t want it to be seen as a justice precinct. It’s got to be an education precinct. And they’re right, but you have to be able to guarantee staff safety as well.”
The Connected Communities program was supposed to build bridges between schools and the community. The NSW Department of Education evaluated the program a few years ago, and its findings were ambivalent. On the plus side, most of the 15 schools were successfully introducing local Aboriginal language programs, and attempting to incorporate Aboriginal content into their curriculum.
However, the role of School Reference Groups lacked clarity, it says, and there was uncertainty - “and in some cases tension” - around their role in decision-making. The strategy has also, as yet, had little impact on academic outcomes or attendance at the secondary level. Attendance has gone backwards, and schools were still struggling to engage parents in students’ education. The NSW Department of Education has nevertheless expanded the number of schools involved in the program from the original 15 to 31.
Mark Banasiak is an upper house MP representing the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party, and is also a former teacher. He has taken a particular interest in Walgett, and worries about the students. “People need to be held accountable for these failures to deliver,” he says.
“I’m turning my attention to people higher up, past the executive principal, who are supposed to be supporting the school. Until you address that core issue about why some elements of the community are not coming along with the school’s plan, you are never going to achieve the change you need. The tragedy is it’s the kids that suffer the most. Education should be a circuit breaker in this community, and a way for the community to grow and prosper, and at the moment that’s not happening.”
Asked about the issue in parliament, Education Minister Sarah Mitchell acknowledged there was more to do. “Part of it is the work we need to do to make sure that our staff feel supported, that they feel empowered and that we work not just with the school but also with the whole of the community,” she says.
“We know that some entrenched issues in the Walgett community have existed for years. These are things that multiple government agencies are working on together, and they will continue to do so.”
Mr Rule is sceptical about the whole-of-government approach. “I went to some of those meetings and there was a lot of rhetoric,” he says. “I don’t think I saw in the school one positive outcome from any of the state and federal agencies.”
The NSW Department of Education refused the Herald’s request to interview the school’s principal, who, some say, has brought relative stability in the past 11 months. It gave a statement saying that the Department of Regional NSW was working with community leaders to improve youth education, vocational training, employment and social outcomes.
There’s no easy solution for Walgett, says Piccoli. “There are deep social and historical issues there, that are difficult to change,” he says. Inter-agency collaboration was important, but often did not involve people senior enough to cut through the bureaucracy.
“If I had five minutes to talk to [Secretary of the NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet] Michael Coutts-Trotter, I would say, ‘we need a minister for Walgett, or a deputy secretary’. It’s very hard to change human behaviour, but we can certainly provide the fundamentals and basics that most people take for granted ... that we haven’t got right there.
“The bottom line is you can never give up. You have to keep getting the best support you can there.”
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Which action camera body mounts are best?
Action cameras are great devices for capturing exhilarating activities or making the perfect holiday video, but when there’s so much to look at or do, you don’t always want to have one hand occupied holding the camera.
This is where an action camera body mount comes in handy, as it secures the device in place while recording, leaving you free to have fun. If you’re after a Hollywood style of filming, the Stuntman 360 Shoulder Mount is the best choice for you.
What to know before you buy an action camera body mount
Compatibility with your action camera
There are several types of action camera mounts you can use, but the most important factor is compatibility. The protective cases of action cameras are different in size and shape, so it’s important to check if they can be affixed to the mount. Most cameras use the GoPro system of slots and bolts, so it might not be too much of a hassle. Also consider if you want to film using your mobile phone, as there are specific body mounts for that.
Activities you’ll be filming
Action cameras are used to film all sorts of activities, but if you don’t have the correct body mount, you might end up not capturing any footage at all. For example, if you plan on filming underwater, make sure the body mount is in a position to film straight ahead or the seafloor; a wrist mount while swimming is not a good choice.
Action camera kit vs. body mount
Unless it’s a specialized body mount, you might want to consider getting a complete action camera kit instead. Usually, there isn’t much price difference between a body mount and a full kit, making it more value for money. Kits typically include a body, head and wrist mount, attachment accessories and vehicle suction cup.
What to look for in a quality action camera body mount
Strong buckles, clips and straps
The camera is usually secured to the mounting system with nuts and bolts, but the entire mechanism must be securely fastened around your body. Most mounts use buckles and clips, making them perfect for filming action-packed activities like horse riding or motorcycles. Others might use a series of Velcro straps that are easily adjusted but less robust than clips.
Versatility for more positions
A body mount is great for recording what’s going on around you, but sometimes you want to change the camera angle. A basic body mount might not allow you to do that, but a good-quality mount will. By adjusting the strap length, you can change where the mount fits around your body, giving you a different filming perspective.
Durable construction materials
The last thing you want while ripping down the slopes is for your body mount to malfunction due to inferior materials. While strong buckles, clips and straps are important for keeping the mount on your body, the camera needs to stay put as well. A good-quality body mount should have robust and durable materials where the camera is mounted. This is typically made from hard plastic, while others may incorporate metal pieces.
How much you can expect to spend on an action camera body mount
Action camera body mounts are relatively affordable, with chest harnesses retailing for under $10. Body mounts that place the camera at an unconventional location generally cost more, retailing for $20-$50.
Action camera body mount FAQ
Can you put a body mount on an animal?
A. There are some options, yes, but they’re generally for dogs only. Some manufacturers have canine-specific harnesses, which is great if you want to see where your dog goes or their perspective. It isn’t recommended to put a harness on a cat.
Can you charge an action camera while it’s in the mount?
A. In most cases, this won’t be possible. Through the design of the action camera’s external case and the mount, there won’t be an opening to expose the charging port.
What’s the best action camera body mount to buy?
Top action camera body mount
What you need to know: This camera mount is the perfect accessory to give your videos that Hollywood-style, over-the-shoulder action look.
What you’ll love: The mount is incredibly versatile, as it can be used not only for over-the-shoulder filming but several other positions as well. Through the clip and buckle system, you can change the position of the camera mount — it can also go around your waist, your chest or face backward. It’s compatible with almost all action cameras.
What you should consider: It’s a bit more expensive than other body mounts, so it might not be for everyone.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top action camera body mount for the money
Asocea Adjustable Chest Mount Harness
What you need to know: This chest mount is the only accessory you’ll need to keep your action camera steady and pointing forward.
What you’ll love: Through a simple buckle and clip system, this harness places the action camera in the middle of your chest. The waist straps adjust to a maximum of 67 inches, while the shoulder straps adjust to 54 inches. It’s compatible with GoPro and Apeman cameras and comes with a thumbscrew and a J-hook.
What you should consider: There’s no padding on the straps, so it might cause irritation if fastened too tightly.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Zookki Action Camera Accessories Kit
What you need to know: This camera accessory kit has everything you need to create the best action content possible.
What you’ll love: This camera kit not only includes a durable chest harness, but several other body mounts as well. There’s a mount for your head to film as closely as possible to what you see, a wrist strap mount and a monopod handle. For water activities, the kit includes a floating handle to keep the camera upright. Several J-hooks, adapters and long screws are included so you can easily change the angle of the camera.
What you should consider: Some users have indicated the kit doesn’t come with any instructions on how to assemble the mount or how the adapters work.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Free Covid tests for everyone in England has ended, but what should I do if I have Covid? Am I one of the people still eligible to get free tests?
Your questions answered on the future of the testing programme.
– Can I still get free tests?
The majority of people in England will no longer be eligible for free Covid-19 tests from April 1.
The Government has set out the groups who will still be eligible for free testing when they have symptoms of the virus, these include some hospital patients, some people at high risk of severe Covid and some who live or work in “high risk settings” including some NHS and social care settings or prisons.
While there are still high rates of the virus in the community, health and social care staff will still be able to get access to free tests, even when they don’t have symptoms.
– What about people who live in care homes and hospices?
Routine tests for care home and hospice residents will no longer continue and will only be provided in the event of an outbreak or a resident being admitted.
– Why has the Government decided to stop free tests?
The short answer? Money.
The Department of Health and Social Care said testing has come at a “significant cost” to the taxpayer, with the testing, tracing and isolation budget costing more than £15.7 billion in 2021/22. It said that testing can also be reduced thanks to the protection afforded to the population through vaccination and the use of antiviral medication.
– So I do not need to keep testing?
Ministers have said that most people no longer need to take lateral flow tests. This includes visitors to hospitals and care homes.
– But if I want to keep testing I can still buy them?
Sure, they start at around £2 a test, if you buy a pack.
– What do I do if I get Covid?
People who have a positive Covid-19 test in England will be advised to try to stay at home and avoid contact with other people for five days, which is when they are most infectious. Those who are positive, or have symptoms, and need to leave home will be urged to wear masks, avoid crowded places and stay away from people with weakened immune systems.
– What about if I feel generally unwell and I’m not sure if it’s Covid?
The new advice is that people should try and stay at home until they feel better. Those who have a symptoms of a respiratory illness such as a high temperature or “who feel unwell” are being encouraged to stay home until they feel well enough to resume normal activities or when their temperature has subsided, the Department said on Tuesday.
– What about children going to school?
The Government is going to advise that children and young people who are unwell and have a high temperature should “stay at home and avoid contact with other people, where they can” and that “they can go back to school, college or childcare when they no longer have a high temperature, and they are well enough to attend”.
– But don’t we need tests to monitor new variants?
Yes, but probably not at the current level of testing. The Office for National Statistics’ flagship Covid-19 Infection Survey is to continue for the next year – albeit at a reduced level. And other infection monitoring studies will also continue.
– What if there is a sudden wave of a new variant that is more deadly?
Ministers have reserved the right to stand up testing capacity again in the event of a new variant, this includes keeping a stockpile of lateral flow tests.
– What risks does reducing testing carry?
The Government’s chief scientific adviser was asked this question on Wednesday. Sir Patrick Vallance told MPs that a reduction in testing will lead to a “decrease in precautionary behaviours” which could drive up transmission of the virus.
He told the Science and Technology Committee of MPs: “Testing in effect does three things: it is very important for surveillance; it enables precautionary behaviour and it’s useful to protect those who are most vulnerable.”
– Are people happy about it?
Some charities representing people at risk of Covid have raised concerns about taking away frequent testing for vulnerable people without symptoms. They said that testing has become a way which has enabled some people to return to their normal lives, despite being concerned abut the virus.
Meanwhile, hundreds of thousands of people have signed a petition calling on the Government to reinstate free tests.
For more stories from where you live, visit InYourArea. | https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/what-should-now-cannot-free-6890721 | 2022-04-01T01:49:22Z |
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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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USDA forecasting higher food, grocery costs in 2022
(Gray News) - It looks like elevated food prices are going to continue this year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The USDA released its Food Price Outlook for 2022 and predicted the cost of groceries would continue to increase to as much as 4%.
According to the Consumer Price Index, grocery and supermarket food prices were already 8.6% higher in February than last year and up nearly 1.5% from January to February in 2022.
As reported by the Associated Press, prices for U.S. consumers have continued to jump recently, leaving families facing the highest inflation rate since 1990.
“We’re getting into this situation where we have spiraling inflation,” said Jay Hatfield, CEO of Infrastructure Capital Advisors. “Inflation in one area drives inflation in another.”
Currently, the CPI reports all food categories are increasing in price other than fresh vegetables. Last year, the beef and veal categories had the most significant price increase of 9.3%, and the fresh vegetable category had the smallest at 1.1%. However, no food categories decreased in price in 2021.
Poultry prices are also expected to increase up to 7%, with egg prices predicted to increase up to 3.5% in 2022.
Overall, grocery store and supermarket food purchases are expected to increase up to 4%, with restaurant purchases or food away from home forecasted to increase up to 6.5%, according to the USDA.
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Delivers another record quarter for design-related revenue for IoT, both sequential and year over year billings growth for Cybersecurity, as well as positive operating cash flow and net profit
Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2022:
- Total company revenue of $185 million.
- IoT revenue of $52 million.
- Cybersecurity revenue of $122 million.
- Licensing & Other revenue of $11 million.
- Net cash generated from operations of $10 million.
- Non-GAAP basic earnings per share of $0.01, GAAP basic earnings per share of $0.25 and GAAP diluted loss per share of $0.03.
Fiscal Year 2022:
- Total company revenue of $718 million.
- Non-GAAP basic loss per share of $0.10, GAAP basic earnings per share of $0.02 and GAAP diluted loss per share of $0.31.
WATERLOO, ON, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) today reported financial results for the three months and fiscal year ended February 28, 2022 (all figures in U.S. dollars and U.S. GAAP, except where otherwise indicated).
"We're pleased with the progress that BlackBerry made this quarter. The IoT business recorded its first $50m-plus revenue quarter since the start of the pandemic. In addition to overcoming a number of industry-wide challenges, such as supply chain constraints and the war in Ukraine, the QNX business set another record for quarterly design-related revenue, demonstrating both strong fundamentals and momentum for the business," said John Chen, Executive Chairman & CEO, BlackBerry. "We're also excited about the prospects for the Cybersecurity business given another quarter of billings growth and further strengthening of the team with industry expertise in both sales and product development. The key components are in place, and we expect continued billings momentum this year. Following the demonstration of our BlackBerry IVY edge-to-cloud data platform on auto-grade hardware at CES, we have secured a number of Proof-of-Concept trials."
Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2022 Financial Highlights
- Total company revenue was $185 million.
- Total company non-GAAP gross margin was 68% and GAAP gross margin was 67%.
- IoT revenue was $52 million, with gross margin of 85% and ARR of $93 million, an 11% increase year-over-year.
- Cybersecurity revenue was $122 million, with gross margin of 61% and ARR of $347 million.
- Licensing and Other revenue was $11 million, with gross margin of 55%.
- Non-GAAP operating profit was $8 million. GAAP operating profit was $146 million.
- Total cash, cash equivalents, short-term and long-term investments were $770 million.
- Total net cash position was $405 million.
- Net cash generated from operating activities was $10 million.
Business Highlights & Strategic Announcements
IoT:
- BlackBerry QNX records a record number of new design wins in a quarter: 17 in Auto and 28 in the General Embedded Market (GEM).
- BlackBerry announces first BlackBerry IVY™ proof-of-concept, or POC, trial with PATEO, a leading Chinese tier 1 supplier, and a Chinese electric vehicle automaker to integrate IVY into a digital cockpit.
- BlackBerry and Marelli expand collaboration in China with BlackBerry QNX® Neutrino® RTOS and BlackBerry QNX® Hypervisor selected to power next generation cockpit technology.
- BlackBerry® QNX® real time operating system selected by Critical Software as the foundation for a railway protection system for Portugal's national rail network.
- BlackBerry® Jarvis® enhanced to include standardized reporting that enables compliance with the U.S. government's recent Executive Order relating to the software bill of materials.
Cybersecurity:
- BlackBerry receives maximum AAA rating from SE Labs following their Enterprise Advanced Security Test that used real-world hacking tactics against BlackBerry® Protect and BlackBerry® Optics.
- BlackBerry® SecuSUITE® encrypted communication solution endorsed for NATO use by the NSAB.
- BlackBerry® AtHoc® is being deployed, in partnership with TELUS, by all municipalities and the regional police in Niagara, Canada, displacing a key competitor's solution.
- BlackBerry releases annual threat report, highlighting a cybercriminal underground which has been optimized to better target small local businesses.
Outlook
BlackBerry will provide fiscal year 2023 outlook in connection with the quarterly earnings announcement on its earnings conference call. The earnings call transcript will be made available on our website and on SEDAR.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The tables at the end of this press release include a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures and non-GAAP financial ratios used by the company to comparable U.S. GAAP measures and an explanation of why the company uses them.
Conference Call and Webcast
A conference call and live webcast will be held today beginning at 5:30 p.m. ET, which can be accessed by dialing +1 (877) 761-5600 or by logging on at BlackBerry.com/Investors.
A replay of the conference call will also be available at approximately 8:30 p.m. ET by dialing +1 (800) 770-2030 and entering Conference ID #1566649 and at the link above.
About BlackBerry
BlackBerry (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) provides intelligent security software and services to enterprises and governments around the world. The company secures more than 500M endpoints including more than 195M vehicles. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, the company leverages AI and machine learning to deliver innovative solutions in the areas of cybersecurity, safety and data privacy, and is a leader in the areas of endpoint security, endpoint management, encryption, and embedded systems. BlackBerry's vision is clear - to secure a connected future you can trust.
BlackBerry. Intelligent Security. Everywhere.
For more information, visit BlackBerry.com and follow @BlackBerry.
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This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of certain securities laws, including under the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities laws, including statements regarding BlackBerry's plans, strategies and objectives including its expectations with respect to increasing and enhancing its product and service offerings.
The words "expect", "anticipate", "estimate", "may", "will", "should", "could", "intend", "believe", "target", "plan" and similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions made by BlackBerry in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that BlackBerry believes are appropriate in the circumstances, including but not limited to, BlackBerry's expectations regarding its business, strategy, opportunities and prospects, the launch of new products and services, general economic conditions, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Russia Ukraine conflict, competition, and BlackBerry's expectations regarding its financial performance. Many factors could cause BlackBerry's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, risks related to the following factors: BlackBerry's ability to enhance, develop, introduce or monetize products and services for the enterprise market in a timely manner with competitive pricing, features and performance; BlackBerry's ability to maintain or expand its customer base for its software and services offerings to grow revenue or achieve sustained profitability; the intense competition faced by BlackBerry; the occurrence or perception of a breach of BlackBerry's network cybersecurity measures, or an inappropriate disclosure of confidential or personal information; the failure or perceived failure of BlackBerry's solutions to detect or prevent security vulnerabilities; BlackBerry's continuing ability to attract new personnel, retain existing key personnel and manage its staffing effectively; litigation against BlackBerry; BlackBerry's dependence on its relationships with resellers and channel partners; acquisitions, divestitures and other business initiatives; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; network disruptions or other business interruptions; BlackBerry's ability to foster an ecosystem of third-party application developers; BlackBerry's products and services being dependent upon interoperability with rapidly changing systems provided by third parties; BlackBerry's ability to obtain rights to use third-party software and its use of open source software; failure to protect BlackBerry's intellectual property and to earn expected revenues from intellectual property rights; BlackBerry being found to have infringed on the intellectual property rights of others; the substantial asset risk faced by BlackBerry, including the potential for charges related to its long-lived assets and goodwill; BlackBerry's indebtedness; tax provision changes, the adoption of new tax legislation or exposure to additional tax liabilities; the use and management of user data and personal information; government regulations applicable to BlackBerry's products and services, including products containing encryption capabilities; environmental, social and governance expectations and standards; the failure of BlackBerry's suppliers, subcontractors, channel partners and representatives to use acceptable ethical business practices or comply with applicable laws; regulations regarding health and safety, hazardous materials usage and conflict minerals; foreign operations, including fluctuations in foreign currencies; adverse economic, geopolitical and environmental conditions; the fluctuation of BlackBerry's quarterly revenue and operating results; the volatility of the market price of BlackBerry's common shares; and rising inflation.
These risk factors and others relating to BlackBerry are discussed in greater detail in BlackBerry's Annual Report on Form 10-K and the "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" section of BlackBerry's MD&A (copies of which filings may be obtained at www.sedar.com or www.sec.gov). All of these factors should be considered carefully, and readers should not place undue reliance on BlackBerry's forward-looking statements. Any statements that are forward-looking statements are intended to enable BlackBerry's shareholders to view the anticipated performance and prospects of BlackBerry from management's perspective at the time such statements are made, and they are subject to the risks that are inherent in all forward-looking statements, as described above, as well as difficulties in forecasting BlackBerry's financial results and performance for future periods, particularly over longer periods, given changes in technology and BlackBerry's business strategy, evolving industry standards, intense competition and short product life cycles that characterize the industries in which BlackBerry operates. Any forward-looking statements are made only as of today and the company has no intention and undertakes no obligation to update or revise any of them, except as required by law.
Reconciliations of the Company's Segment Results to the Consolidated Results
The following table shows information by operating segment for the three months ended February 28, 2022 and February 28, 2021. The Company reports segment information in accordance with U.S. GAAP Accounting Standards Codification Section 280 based on the "management" approach. The management approach designates the internal reporting used by the Chief Operating Decision Maker for making decisions and assessing performance of the Company's reportable operating segments.
The following table reconciles the Company's segment results for the three months ended February 28, 2022 to consolidated U.S. GAAP results:
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The following table reconciles the Company's segment results for the three months ended February 28, 2021 to consolidated U.S. GAAP results:
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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures with the Nearest Comparable U.S. GAAP Measures
In the Company's internal reports, management evaluates the performance of the Company's business on a non-GAAP basis by excluding the impact of certain items below from the Company's U.S. GAAP financial results. The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures and non-GAAP ratios provide management, as well as readers of the Company's financial statements with a consistent basis for comparison across accounting periods and is useful in helping management and readers understand the Company's operating results and underlying operational trends. In the first quarter of fiscal 2022, the Company discontinued its use of software deferred revenue acquired and software deferred commission expense acquired adjustments in its non-GAAP financial measures due to the quantitative decline in the adjustments over time. For purposes of comparability, the Company's non-GAAP financial measures for the three months ended and year ended February 28, 2021 have been updated to conform to the current year's presentation.
Readers are cautioned that adjusted gross margin, adjusted gross margin percentage, adjusted operating expense, adjusted net income (loss), adjusted income (loss) per share, adjusted research and development expense, adjusted selling, marketing and administrative expense, adjusted amortization expense, adjusted operating income (loss), adjusted EBITDA, adjusted operating income (loss) margin percentage, adjusted EBITDA margin percentage and free cash flow (usage) and similar measures do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by U.S. GAAP and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. These non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in the context of the U.S. GAAP results.
Reconciliation of non-GAAP based measures with most directly comparable U.S. GAAP based measures for the three months ended February 28, 2022 and February 28, 2021
A reconciliation of the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measures for the three months ended February 28, 2022 and February 28, 2021 to adjusted financial measures is reflected in the table below:
Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP operating expense (income) for the three months ended February 28, 2022 and February 28, 2021 to adjusted operating expense is reflected in the table below:
Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP net income (loss) and U.S. GAAP basic earnings (loss) per share for the three months ended February 28, 2022 and February 28, 2021 to adjusted net income and adjusted basic earnings per share is reflected in the table below:
Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP research and development, selling, marketing and administration, and amortization expense for the three months ended February 28, 2022 and February 28, 2021 to adjusted research and development, selling, marketing and administration, and amortization expense is reflected in the table below:
Adjusted operating income, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted operating income margin percentage and adjusted EBITDA margin percentage for the three months ended February 28, 2022 and February 28, 2021 are reflected in the table below. These are non-GAAP financial measures and non-GAAP ratios that do not have any standardized meaning as prescribed by U.S. GAAP and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies.
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Reconciliation of non-GAAP based measures with most directly comparable U.S. GAAP based measures for the years ended February 28, 2022 and February 28, 2021
A reconciliation of the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measures for the years ended February 28, 2022 and February 28, 2021 to adjusted financial measures is reflected in the table below:
Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP net income (loss) and U.S. GAAP basic earnings (loss) per share for the years ended February 28, 2022 and February 28, 2021 to adjusted net income (loss) and adjusted basic earnings (loss) per share is reflected in the table below:
Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP research and development, selling, marketing and administration, and amortization expense for the years ended February 28, 2022 and February 28, 2021 to adjusted research and development, selling, marketing and administration, and amortization expense is reflected in the table below:
Adjusted operating income (loss), adjusted EBITDA, adjusted operating income (loss) margin percentage and adjusted EBITDA margin percentage for the years ended February 28, 2022 and February 28, 2021 are reflected in the table below.
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The Company uses free cash flow when assessing its sources of liquidity, capital resources, and quality of earnings. The Company believes that free cash flow is helpful in understanding the Company's capital requirements and provides an additional means to reflect the cash flow trends in the Company's business.
Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended February 28, 2022 and February 28, 2021 to free cash flow is reflected in the table below:
Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP net cash provided by (used in) operating activities for the years ended February 28, 2022 and February 28, 2021 to free cash flow (usage) is reflected in the table below:
Key Metrics
The Company regularly monitors a number of financial and operating metrics, including the following key metrics, in order to measure the Company's current performance and estimate future performance. Readers are cautioned that annual recurring revenue ("ARR"), dollar-based net retention rate ("DBNRR"), and recurring revenue percentage do not have any standardized meaning and are unlikely to be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
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Student 'was silenced by Oxford over claim she was raped in halls' as storm erupts over 'blanket gagging order'
- Lady Margaret Hall is said to have warned the woman she would be expelled if she told the press about the alleged attack or the college’s safeguarding policies
- The non-disclosure agreement was imposed when former Guardian editor Alan Rusbridger was principal of the college at Oxford between 2015 to 2021
- Mr Rusbridger said measures were taken to ‘protect and support the woman’
- Professor Christine Gerrard, who is the college’s new principal, has settled the claim this week and agreed to pay damages and meet the woman’s legal costs
An Oxford college imposed a ‘blanket gagging order’ on a student who alleged she was violently raped by another undergraduate, it was reported last night.
Lady Margaret Hall is said to have warned the woman she would be expelled if she told the press about the alleged attack or the college’s safeguarding policies.
The woman told The Times that her alleged attacker, with whom she was in a relationship, entered her room while she was asleep and raped her.
The man, who strongly denied the allegation and has never been charged with any offence, is said to have explained away scratches on his face and neck as being from ‘rough sex’.
Lady Margaret Hall (pictured) is said to have warned the woman she would be expelled if she told the press about the alleged attack or the college’s safeguarding policies
The non-disclosure agreement was imposed when former Guardian editor Alan Rusbridger was principal of Lady Margaret Hall from 2015 to 2021, the paper reported.
In the woman’s legal complaint, she accused the college of negligence, breach of contract, discrimination, harassment and victimisation.
She said Mr Rusbridger, who stepped down last year, had tried ‘desperately to convince her not to complain’.
He denied there was a gagging order and said the college had responded to the woman’s complaint with an ‘18-page legal document which firmly disputed, denied or rebutted virtually all of the claims’.
Mr Rusbridger said extensive measures were taken to ‘protect and support the woman’.
But Professor Christine Gerrard, the college’s new principal, settled the claim this week and agreed to pay damages and meet the woman’s legal costs.
Lady Margaret Hall did not admit liability but said it would become the first Oxford college to sign a Government-backed pledge for universities not to use gagging orders against students.
Mr Rusbridger (pictured) said extensive measures were taken to ‘protect and support the woman’.
Professor Gerrard said there was ‘scope for improvement’ in the handling of sexual assault allegations. Proposals include a review of welfare services.
The alleged attacker was briefly suspended from the university but returned in September, it was reported.
That month, the Crown Prosecution Service dropped the case and the college imposed gagging clauses on the pair. An internal inquiry began the following January and took seven months to conclude it could not be sure the rape occurred.
The investigation was not aware the alleged attacker had previously been reported to college authorities by a different student for barging into her bedroom and behaving in a sexually threatening manner.
The woman said: ‘I’ve lost count of the members of staff who tried to silence, scare, threaten and undermine me.’
A university spokesman said: ‘Oxford does not use non-disclosure agreements to prevent students from reporting sexual misconduct.’ | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10674561/Student-silenced-Oxford-claim-raped-halls-storm-erupts-gagging-order.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-04-01T01:49:23Z |
Machine Gun Kelly has shared his memories of the late Taylor Hawkins and said that he wants to tell the drummer’s children that “your father is a great, great man”.
The Foo Fighters drummer passed away last Friday (March 25) at the age of 50 in Bogotá, Colombia while the band were on their South American tour.
Speaking on The Howard Stern Show this week, Kelly recalled meeting Hawkins in Paraguay, where they due to play at the same festival together before bad weather conditions forced the cancellation of the event, two days before the drummer’s death.
“It sucked because that day was the day the Foo Fighters were playing with us on the same stage,” Kelly said. “I had texted Dave [Grohl] and he was like, ’Yes, I’m gonna come watch the show’. They had never seen the show and that was the day where it was like, ‘Oh my God the Foo Fighters are gonna come watch our show!’
“We were so excited, man. [But] the rain came and I saw lightning start to happen,” Kelly added, which forced the cancellation of his show. “So I’m texting Dave and we’re super-bummed, and he’s like, ‘Come over to the hotel, we’re going to shut the rooftop down and we’ll have some drinks.'”
Kelly continued: “We got out of the elevator, all 20 of [his entourage], and Taylor, Dave, the whole Foo Fighters team… but specifically Taylor, he went up to every single one of us and gave us each our moment. Like, every single one of us, man, down to my assistant – they’re relating over, ‘Oh you’re from Topanga? I’m from Topanga!’ It was like, dude, he’s such a beautiful soul, man.”
Kelly said that, during the night, Hawkins “stopped at every single person and gave his heart”, and that when they left the hotel “the kids in us came out: ‘This is the greatest night of our life! These legends…'”
“And the last thing [Hawkins] said to [Kelly’s drummer] was: ‘I’m just so bummed I didn’t get to see you guys play’.”
Kelly then shared a message to Hawkins’ children. “I really want to thank him and let his kids know that he made us feel — in a time where the outside world, outside of the fans, was really coming in hard on us — he made us feel so confident in ourselves and loved.
“Your father is a great, great man and we were all lucky to know him, and we all appreciate that night more than anyone will know. That was a dream for us.”
The likes of Paul McCartney, Elton John, Joan Jett, Coldplay, Miley Cyrus, Liam Gallagher, Slash and Stevie Nicks have all paid tribute to Hawkins’ life and career since the news of his death was confirmed.
The Grammys will also pay tribute to the Hawkins during their 2022 ceremony on Sunday (April 3). | https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/machine-gun-kelly-shares-message-to-taylor-hawkins-children-your-father-is-a-great-great-man-3195349 | 2022-04-01T01:49:24Z |
March 31 (UPI) -- Hormel has issued a recall for certain varieties of Skippy peanut butter after some jars were found to contain small metal fragments.
The Little Rock-Ark.-based company said the recall involves 161,692 pounds of peanut butter, including Skippy Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter Spread (40 ounce), Skippy Reduced Fat Chunky Peanut Butter Spread (16.3 ounce) and Skippy Creamy Peanut Butter Blended With Plant Protein (14 ounce). | https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2022/03/31/Skippy-peanut-butter-recall/1501648771969/ | 2022-04-01T01:49:24Z |
The manufacturing sector in South Korea continued to expand in March, albeit at a slower pace, the latest survey from S&P Global showed on Friday with a manufacturing PMI score of 51.2.
That's down from 53.8 in February although it remains above the boom-or-bust line of 50 that separates expansion from contraction.
March data pointed to a renewed decrease in manufacturing output. The contraction was the first for three months yet was only marginal overall. Firms commonly associated lower output with rising raw material prices which made input procurement increasingly difficult. South Korean manufacturers signaled that incoming orders broadly stagnated in March.
Despite rising for the eighteenth month running, the rate of increase was the joint-softest in the sequence as demand was affected by rising prices and supply issues. Rising geopolitical tensions hindered both total new order inflows as well as export orders, with the latter falling at the fastest pace since July 2020.
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University of Arizona receives nearly $6 million to grow cybersecurity workforce
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - With hundreds of thousands of jobs unfilled, there’s a growing need for more cybersecurity professionals.
Cyber attacks are becoming more and more common, and hackers can get into personal devices easier than ever before.
“Cybersecurity professionals will be a very critical part in creating more security awareness,” said Jason Denno, the director of cyber operations at the University of Arizona.
That’s the goal: be more cyber aware across the board. It’s something Denno says close to $6 million from the state’s Technology and Research Initiative Fund will help them accomplish.
There are around 600,000 job openings in this field, but there’s a significant gap between how many jobs need to be filled and how many people actually qualify for them.
With this new funding, the university will be able to grow their program and fill that gap.
“With about 900 students, this money Is meant to get us to about 2,000 students by 2025 and then we have a goal that’s beyond this project to get to 5,000 students by 2030,” he said.
The university will be able to hire more highly qualified faculty members, advisors, and upgrade their infrastructure to accommodate more students.
“It’s designed to double the size of the program, while maintaining, if not increasing our standards and being able to continue to pump out the best cyber graduates in the nation,” Denno explained.
These graduates will work alongside other cybersecurity professionals to educate as well as protect the public from cyber attacks. There are more targets for hackers than ever before due to remote learning and work from home opportunities.
One of the biggest possible cyber threats is Russia. Denno says Russia has an extraordinarily, powerful cyber capability.
He says, “For the thought of them being able to reach out and cause an effect here in the U.S. through cyber space, I think it’s something that we ought to not only consider, but expect.”
Denno says, because of the sanctions and additional pressure the U.S. has put on Russia, he believes Russia will up their game and come after the U.S., which makes programs like this even more important in today’s world.
Denno has some tips to help you be cyber aware:
- Turn off your computer if you’re not using it.
- Don’t click on suspicious links in emails or texts.
- Don’t run the computer as administrator.
- Turn your firewall on.
- Use strong passwords, the longer the better.
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Telling moment that proves Titans still haven’t solved $1m problem and unlocked backrow gun
The Titans came away with a narrow victory over the struggling Tigers on Thursday night but once again David Fifita was a far cry from his destructive best.
The Gold Coast battering ram is game-changing with ball in hand and from no fault of his own was never handed the pill in space.
On numerous occasions on the attacking end Fifita never even received the ball or finally got it with defenders already in his face.
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Fifita is a $1.2 million a year player and warrants that price tag when firing, but was clearly frustrated at Cbus Super Stadium, seen at one point throwing his hands up to call for the ball.
After the Gold Coast side had a full set inside the Tigers 20-metre zone and didn’t hand the 22-year-old the ball, Fox League’s commentators were shocked.
Fifita would have been the perfect weapon for the Titans at that point, with scores locked at 2-2 in a crucial period just after halftime.
“Can you believe that the Titans went through a set inside the 20 and they didn’t give it to David Fifita?” Greg Alexander said.
“They don’t get the ball to David Fifita once.”
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“Fifita is normally shy but he had his hand straight up in the air,” Dan Ginnane added.
“He was begging for it Fifita.”
NRL legend Laurie Daley voiced a similar sentiment, explaining the Titans weren’t getting the best out of their barnstorming backrower.
“You have got to give him ball where he can get in positions to be one-on-one, you can just give him the ball and expect him to brush through tackles and be like an under 12 player, the big kid gets the ball and he just runs through the side,” Daley said.
“That is what they are trying to do at this stage, I think with Fifita it is about getting him across field, turning him under, using his footwork on the inside but actually having people push around him so that you take defenders away from him.
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“Allow him to go one-on-one with an opponent, and because he is a backrower you can place him on a halfback.
“Even if he doesn’t go through the line… what he is able to do is create a quick play the ball, because you cant gang tackle him, and if you do gang tackle him he can play out the back to someone else.
“He has got so much talent David Fifita but they just don’t utilise him in the right manner.”
Despite recording four tackle breaks and 116 run metres, Fifita didn’t have the impact he would have hoped for in his side’s 8-6 victory.
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‘ALL BUT SIGNED’: How Latrell’s Tigers blindside exposed Madge’s biggest problem | https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2022-gold-coast-titans-david-fifita-wests-tigers-aj-brimson-justin-holbrook-player-prices-transfers-signings-news-round-4-highlights-supercoach-scores/news-story/7cb75329af347696b4795307895479c9 | 2022-04-01T01:49:24Z |
Updated March 31, 2022 at 9:31 PM ET
Oscars' guests and viewers are still reeling over Will Smith's surprising and infamous onstage slap of comedian Chris Rock, who joked about Jada Pinkett Smith's hair. Shortly after, Smith went onstage to accept the Best Actor Oscar for his role in King Richard.
Will Packer, producer of the Academy Award, ceremony told the ABC News show Good Morning America that Los Angeles police officers were ready to arrest Will Smith if Rock wanted to press charges.
"They were saying, 'This is battery.' That was the word they used in that moment," Packer told T.J. Holmes, in an exclusive interview that was teased during ABC's World News Tonight. "They said, 'We will go get him. We are prepared. We will go get him right now. You can press charges. We can arrest him. They were laying out the options. And as they were talking, Chris was, he was being very dismissive of those options. He was like, 'No, I'm fine.' He was like, 'no, no, no.' And even to the point where I said, 'Rock, let them finish.'"
In the clip, Packer said after the officers finished laying out what Rock's options were, "they said, 'Would you like us to take any action? And he said no.'"
Packer also said he did not speak to Smith at all on Oscar night. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences released a statement saying Smith was asked to leave the ceremony and refused.
In his acceptance speech, Smith apologized to the Academy and his fellow nominees for the incident, but not Rock. On Instagram the following day, Smith wrote that he was embarrassed by his behavior and told Rock he was sorry. Still, the Academy began disciplinary proceedings against Smith-- which could include "suspension, expulsion, or other sanctions permitted."
SAG-AFTRA is also weighing sanctions against Smith.
On Wednesday night, Rock was onstage in Boston with a new comedy routine. He didn't say much about the slap. "I'm still kind of processing what happened," he said, adding that at some point he will talk about it "and it will be serious and funny."
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Ohio has reported 3,103 new COVID-19 cases over the last seven days, bringing the state's total number of cases to 2,672,801, according to the state's coronavirus dashboard updated March 31.
Ohio has an average of 37.2 cases per 100,000 residents over two weeks, the ODH reported.
The individuals who have tested positive range in age of less than a year to 111 years old; the median age is 38.
As of March 31, the total number of tests conducted in Ohio is 22,120,565. The daily percent positivity of confirmed laboratory tests is 2.2%, with a seven-day moving average of 2.3%, according to March 29 data reported by performing labs via ODH's electronic laboratory reporting system.
Cuyahoga County accounts for 268,196 of the cases, 12,597 hospitalizations and 3,750 deaths.
Summit County accounts for 112,085 of the cases, 8,312 hospitalizations and 1,696 deaths.
COVID-19 deaths in Ohio
The ODH has changed how it releases COVID-19 deaths in the state after conducting a review of the process. Deaths will be verified by coded death certificate information received from the National Center for Health Statistics, which can take some time to receive, according to a note on the ODH website. Death information is not available daily and is updated twice a week.
Ohio residents account for a total of 38,042 COVID-19 deaths, the ODH reported March 31; the median age of those who have died is 76.
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Ohio
The ODH reports 113,869 cumulative hospitalizations, and 13,384 individuals have been admitted to the ICU due to the coronavirus. The median age of those hospitalized is 65.
There are currently 362 people hospitalized who have COVID-19 as of March 31 – 57 are in the ICU, 33 are on ventilators.
The ODH reports 2,622,682 individuals are presumed recovered – defined as cases with a symptom onset over 21 days prior who are not deceased.
COVID-19 vaccinations in Ohio
A total of 7,280,980 Ohioans (62.29% of the state's population) have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 6,746,444 Ohioans (57.72%) completed the vaccination process as of March 31. A total of 3,471,549 have received additional doses.
Of Ohioans 18 and older, 72.32% (6,588,873) have started the vaccination process, and 67.21% (6,123,115) have completed it. A total of 3,368,999 have received additional doses.
Of Ohioans 12 and older, 70.24% (7,024,209) have started the vaccination process, and 65.23% (6,523,446) have completed it. A total of 3,470,537 have received additional doses.
Of Ohioans 5 and older, 66.2% (7,280,919) have started the vaccination process, and 61.34% (6,746,422) have completed it. A total of 3,471,548 have received additional doses.
If you have questions regarding COVID-19, call 833-4ASKODH (833-427-5634) or visit coronavirus.ohio.gov. | https://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/news/local_news/ohio-reports-3-103-new-covid-19-cases-this-week/article_dc9dd652-b11c-11ec-8dd6-67fead675a1c.html | 2022-04-01T01:49:25Z |
Running off at the typewriter …
Oh no, it’s happening again.
The golf world has come to a complete and utter standstill because of Tiger Woods.
Golf fans, golf media and golf TV executives absolutely are atwitter with the news about Tiger’s possible return to competitive golf at the Masters next week.
Obviously, everyone is rooting for Tiger to play again after recovering from that horrific SUV accident in California more than a year ago and undoubtedly the TV ratings will be huge if Tiger makes his comeback at Augusta National. But if I’ve written it once, I’ve written it a million times: Golf’s fixation on and fascination with Tiger is just not healthy.
Do you really want your sport’s biggest star and most marketable TV draw to be a player who is ranked 944th in the world, barely even plays when he’s healthy and hasn’t been dominant in years?
After Tiger played a practice round at Augusta National earlier this week and speculation ramped up about him playing the Masters, golf fans were giddy with excitement. Now think about the massive comedown if Tiger decides he’s not ready to play the Masters next week. All those green jackets in Georgia will be singin’ the Statesboro Blues.
In all my years of watching and covering football, basketball, baseball, etc., never have I seen a sport so reliant and so single-mindedly focused on one athlete. Not the NFL with Tom Brady. Not the NBA with Michael Jordan. Not boxing with Muhammad Ali. Not NASCAR with Richard Petty or Dale Earnhardt.
With just the mere possibility that he might play the Masters next week, we are seeing once again that Tiger Woods doesn’t just move the needle in golf.
Tiger Woods is the needle in golf. …
Short stuff: Too bad Roger Goodell isn’t the commissioner of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Wouldn’t you love to see him levy a six-movie suspension on Will Smith for slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars? … Best question of the week: Would Will Smith have slapped the host of the Oscars if it had been “The Rock” instead of Chris Rock? Personally, I don’t think so. However, if Smith had slapped Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, he wouldn’t have had to worry about walking back to his seat afterward because Johnson would have delivered him there airmail. … Other questions: (1) Who should be favored to win the NBA’s Eastern Conference? (2) Who will the Magic draft if they get the No. 1 overall pick? (3) Who put the ram in the rama lama ding dong? … Headline from TheOnion.com: “Report: Secretly Watching March Madness During Work Way Less Fun When Working Remotely.” …
The Outback Bowl has changed its name to the Tampa Bay Bowl after losing its sponsorship deal with Outback Steakhouse after 26 years — the longest college bowl game title sponsorship in history. I don’t know why, but this makes me want to cry like those Outback cooks slicing up and preparing a Bloomin’ Onion. … My favorite Outback Bowl quote came in 2004 from former Florida Gators coach Ron Zook, who had suspended two starting defensive backs — Guss Scott and Keiwan Ratliff — for the first quarter of the game after they missed curfew during bowl week. However, with Iowa driving late in the first quarter, Zook decided to go ahead and send Scott and Ratliff into the game. When asked afterward why the two players weren’t suspended for the entire first quarter, Zook replied honestly: “Because we needed them.” …
How pathetic that New York City mayor Eric Adams removed the vaccine mandate for unvaccinated pro athletes like Kyrie Irving but not for the rest of the working men and women in private- and public-sector jobs? Moral of the story: NBA point guards have more rights than New York City teachers, firefighters and cops. … In descending order, here are the Top 5 things that make me really, really happy: (5) That first cup of coffee in the morning; (4) Being on a boat and drinking a cold beer on a hot day; (3) Watching a thunderstorm from the back porch; (2) Sleeping in a freshly made bed; (1) Lakers being 13 games under .500. … Bob Molinaro of pilotonline.com: “Lent is the season for giving up things. Or possibly in the case of the Lakers, just giving up.” … Why did Katie Abrahamson-Henderson leave UCF to take over as the women’s basketball coach at Georgia? Three reasons: More money. More resources. More respect from the national media and the NCAA Selection Committee. Can’t say I blame her. … Do you realize if Garth Brooks hadn’t been such a lousy javelin thrower, he might not be the country music superstar who packed 70,000 fans into Camping World Stadium last weekend? Back in the day, Brooks was on a partial track and field scholarship at Oklahoma State and threw the javelin but wasn’t very good at it. Consequently, his buddies and teammates encouraged him to pursue something he was good at — country music. I guess you could say Garth had friends in throw places. …
Last word: “Believe that the loose ball you are chasing has your name on it.” — Mike Krzyzewski
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The Malaysian government on Wednesday announced that all vehicles entering the country via the Johor-Singapore land borders will be exempted from toll payments for a week from April 1.
In addition, travel insurance will no longer be required for fully vaccinated short-term visitors entering Singapore or Malaysia via the land borders from April 1, said the authorities in both countries.
The toll charge waiver is on top of the one-week road charge exemption announced earlier.
Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the exemption for travellers at the Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Complex at the Sultan Iskandar Building and the Sultan Abu Bakar Complex in Iskandar Puteri is to ensure smooth traffic following the reopening of the land borders.
"The toll exemption applies to all types of vehicles for seven days, from April 1 to April 7. This is to facilitate cross-border travel with Singapore. This exception is for Malaysians and users who top up or renew Touch 'n Go and SmartTag," Mr Ismail said in a statement.
Based on a tweet by Malaysia's Health Ministry on Wednesday, travel insurance for Covid-19 treatment is not needed for fully vaccinated short-term visitors entering the country via the two land checkpoints from April 1.
The same applies to fully vaccinated short-term travellers entering Singapore via land from April 1, according to Singapore's Ministry of Trade and Industry.
The Straits Times | https://www.tamilmurasu.com.sg/tabla/singapore/malaysia-waives-toll-charge-week | 2022-04-01T01:49:24Z |
Southwest Missouri law enforcement officers reflect on deaths of four Missouri first responders in March
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - First responders across Missouri have been grieving the deaths of four people who gave the ultimate sacrifice, all within the month of March.
In March, two Joplin police officers, a Bonne Terre police officer and an Ebenezer firefighter all died in the line of duty. Missourians are mourning the deaths of Joplin corporal Ben Cooper, Joplin officer Jake Reed, Bonne Terre officer Lane Burns and Ebenezer firefighter Dustin Brandhorst.
Lawrence County Sheriff Brad DeLay says these deaths are more common than in the past.
”One of my biggest concerns every day is I hope and pray that all of my people go home at night,” Sheriff DeLay says.
Sheriff DeLay says first responders across the state and even the country are like a family. When one organization suffers a tragic loss, they all do.
“We grieve with them because we think that could have been us,” Sheriff DeLay says. “That could have been one of our people because they were doing exactly what we would have been doing.”
Sheriff DeLay says it can take a big mental toll on officers, which is why the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office has a mandatory yearly training for mental health.
“I don’t wake up every morning thinking, ‘Oh, I hope I can die for somebody’ or ‘I hope that I can do this,’” Sheriff DeLay says. “But they have to understand that is the oath we take. If it happens, that’s our job to be there to do that. If I have to stand in front of a bullet for you, that’s my job.”
Greene County Sheriff Jim Arnott says his department has a psychologist on staff. That’s something he says wasn’t available when he was a deputy.
“It is tough dealing with some of these things, so those are available,” Sheriff Arnott says. “In fact, we make things mandatory for our staff that are directly involved in a critical incident.”
Sheriff Arnott has experienced this loss within his own department. He says it brings back tough memories for him, but that’s why it’s so important to go and support other agencies during this time.
“That is one of our ways to heal. We bond together and lean on each other,” Sheriff Arnott says.
Sheriff DeLay says training for his deputies will slightly change after the tragic losses seen across the state.
“We’re not saying what anybody did was wrong, but we start thinking about what could we have done different,” Sheriff DeLay says. “How could something have changed or if we approached it in a different way, how could we have prevented something like that from happening.”
Both Sheriff DeLay and Sheriff Arnott hope these deaths don’t deter people from wanting to become first responders or law enforcement officers in the future.
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Copyright 2022 KY3. All rights reserved. | https://www.ky3.com/2022/04/01/southwest-missouri-law-enforcement-officers-reflect-deaths-four-missouri-first-responders-march/ | 2022-04-01T01:49:25Z |
Metro Police take three people into custody following months long human trafficking investigation
By CHUCK MORRIS
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NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — Metro Police are executing warrants related to human trafficking at a business in Nashville and a home in Antioch, according to police.
Metro Nashville officials said via Twitter that Charles McGlother Jr., his girlfriend Karen Bailey, 41, and Charles Sumner, 60, have been taken into custody on human trafficking charges.
Police said the execution of warrants at a business on Fesslers Lane and home on Bluewillow Court were the result of a months long investigation. Arrests are being made.
Police entered the business on Fesslers Lane near the intersection of Elm Hill Pike and found no one in the building.
According to MNPD, the three suspects lived and operated a small recording studio on Fesslers Ln alleged to be tied to illegal activity, including drug sales.
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SD Humane Society waives dog adoption fees this weekend
SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – The San Diego Humane Society Thursday announced Thursday that it is waiving adoption fees for all adult dogs over the weekend.
According to Humane Society officials a large number of dogs are available for adoption at the organization’s campuses in El Cajon, Escondido, Oceanside and San Diego.
“We have so many great dogs waiting to give a new family unconditional love,” said Jessica Des Lauriers, San Diego Humane Society COO. “That’s why we are waiving adoption fees this Friday through Sunday in hopes of having people open their hearts and homes, so that we can make space for more animals who need our help right now.” According to the San Diego Humane Society, adoption benefits include:
— getting an animal who has been assessed behaviorally and medically;
— a Humane Society adoption guarantee, training advice, pet supplies and educational information to support pet families for the animal’s lifespan;
— a helpline with experts to ask about any behavior or training concerns; and
— creating space in the shelter for other animals in need.
The San Diego Humane Society is open for walk-in adoptions 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday though Sunday, at its campuses in Escondido, El Cajon, Oceanside and San Diego.
To view animals currently available for adoption, go to www.sdhumane.org/. | https://www.kusi.com/sd-humane-society-waives-dog-adoption-fees-this-weekend/ | 2022-04-01T01:49:26Z |
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I feel like our guys aren't taking this seriously enough.
#DalglishOut!
The Dirk is back...
Love Daniel Agger - rolls royce of a defender.
Carragher post match. Asked about the match, the Semi Final v City, and the European Cup and City;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdZZ-cftW78
That Diao never left Japan/Korea.
It's absolutely stark the contrast between him speaking there and how he speaks on Sky. Comes across as the fan we all know he is there, and genuinely likeable as an ex-player who clearly loves the club.
Fitzy is the true GOAT.
Daniel Agger interview after the match. What a guy. https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1507780514601656326
I loved the fact that most things (in our memory bank) dont change: Agger and Aurelio still oozing class, Stevie still the best player on the park, Downing still flattering to deceive, and Luis Garcia offside🤗
And Baros unable to trap the ball and running it out for a corner. | https://www.redandwhitekop.com/forum/index.php?topic=352037.msg18254893 | 2022-04-01T01:49:26Z |
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.ksn.com/news/national-world/house-passes-35-a-month-insulin-cap/ | 2022-04-01T01:49:26Z |
California Pizza Kitchen Signs Two International Deals to Expand
After a strong first quarter, California Pizza Kitchen announced the signing of two new international franchise agreements and plans to open seven international restaurants and two airport locations by year-end. These milestones follow the brand’s development momentum in 2021 that included the launch of its domestic franchise program. Unveiled in December,...
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Surgeries hang in the balance as COVID strikes down health staff
By Matt Dennien
Some Queensland hospitals could suspend elective surgeries as rising COVID cases and hospitalisations of health staff and infected patients place pressure on the health system.
Fifty extra pop-up vaccination clinics will be set up for the school holidays to make it easier for families and children to get the jab — with school-aged and booster rates lagging.
A total of 10,722 new infections were reported on Friday, with 403 people in the state’s public and private hospital system with the virus. Fourteen of these are in intensive care units.
The number of Queensland Health and ambulance staff off work because of infections or close contact requirements had also risen again to 3305, more than double the number of a week ago.
“This will put increasing pressures on our health systems,” Health Minister Yvette D’Ath said.
“Each hospital and health service, based on their demand, can be looking at whether they need to suspend planned care - that means elective surgery.
“We are not at this stage looking at having a statewide suspension of elective surgery, and we hope not to need to do that in this current wave.”
Ms D’Ath said 2373 of the new cases were children, and she urged parents and carers to take advantage of the pop-up clinics set to spring up at shopping centres, amusement parks and schools.
More details were expected to be released on the Queensland Health website.
Chief Health Officer John Gerrard said the disproportionate number of children being infected was likely due to low vaccination rates among the cohort and less exposure to the previous wave of the virus in January.
He said the state was approaching the peak of the latest wave, meaning case numbers could soon decline, but hospitalisations and health workforce pressures would lag by one or two weeks.
Data suggested the wave would be about one-third the size of January’s peak owing to increased vaccination. But authorities were still unsure whether winter would bring another wave.
“Vaccination has completely transformed this pandemic,” Dr Gerrard said. “So it’s critical, of course, that people continue to get vaccinated.“
Queensland’s booster rate among the eligible population, at 61.4 per cent, is the lowest in the country.
And its vaccination rate among the five- to 11-year-old age group sits at only 43.3 per cent first-dosed.
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Which StarTech docking station is best?
While lightweight, compact laptop computers are great for jobs on the go or when you’re away from your office, there are plenty of times when the larger viewing real estate and connectivity of a traditional desktop computer are desired. Thankfully, StarTech provides docking stations that allow you to greatly expand the usability of your laptop computer.
The StarTech.com USB-C Dock includes a wealth of display and data ports that let you fully integrate your laptop with a wide range of other devices and equipment, including speakers, monitors and more.
What to know before you buy a StarTech docking station
Your requirements
Carefully consider the reasons for which you want to convert your laptop computing experience into one that is more akin to using a desktop. Are you editing video and looking to view your work on a monitor that allows for a less cluttered workspace? Are you in need of multiple displays to let you code and compare designs more easily? Or perhaps, you simply want to be able to create a dedicated, centered area within which to get focused work done without outside distractions.
No matter your reasons, choosing the right docking station means imagining the workspace you hope to create and seeking out a dock that will provide you with the flexibility you need to make it your own.
Your equipment
Take stock of what equipment you will be attaching to your laptop computer while shopping for a docking station. Consider the type and age of the connection that your external monitor requires. If you plan on using your computer with a sound system, be sure to know if your speakers are Bluetooth enabled or require a wired connection to your laptop. Paying close attention to the gear you hope to use will help prevent any compatibility issues you may experience after making an uneducated purchase.
Your laptop’s compatibility
USB-C has risen to become the new standard when it comes to connecting devices. Because of this, the majority of StarTech docking stations fully embrace this option. However, older laptops may not have this particular USB type installed. Depending on your hardware, you may need to seek out an adapter or two to ensure compliance with a brand-new dock.
Thankfully, making the leap from one connectivity standard to another is made easier by the wide availability of adapters and dongles that help bridge the gap between yesterday’s tech and today’s trends. Some StarTech docks even include a USB adapter in the box.
What to look for in a quality StarTech docking station
Ports
One of the biggest reasons to use a docking station is to be able to take advantage of the abundance of ports that they provide. From HDMI to various USB and memory card types, there are docks available for every profession and preference. You will be surprised at how quickly your dock becomes fully occupied with chargers and connected devices. Because of this, select a dock with as many ports as possible.
Monitor connectivity
The convenience of a large, luxurious monitor in your workstation cannot be overstated. Be sure that the dock you purchase includes the correct HDMI ports required for today’s displays. Older monitors that connect via other means may require adapters. Because of the fast pace of display technology, some especially old monitors, sadly, may have to be left behind as you build out your desk.
Size
Select a StarTech dock that is large enough to accommodate your needs but not so big as to hog too much of your valuable desk space. Miniature docks are available alongside standard models, although these units tend to lack many of the ports and features that make the devices attractive in the first place. If you require a large dock but don’t want to sacrifice surface area or prefer to keep the majority of your cables out of sight, you may want to consider mounting your dock out of sight behind your desk.
Additionally, portable docks are available and popular for both their space-saving dimensions as well as the ease with which you can bring them along for business on the move.
Aesthetics
As Apple’s design influences have dominated the tech industry over the last two decades, computer accessories have followed suit. StarTech provides gray and aluminum docks to match Apple’s flagship MacBook models, as well as more universal black and white models. For those who prefer matching devices, there are docks available that will complement your gear and blend seamlessly into your work environment.
How much you can expect to spend on a StarTech docking station
Small, portable StarTech docking stations can be purchased for less than $100. However, powerful units that include Thunderbolt ports and other top-tier features can cost $200-$400.
StarTech docking station FAQ
Will a docking station make my laptop faster?
A. No. Docking stations allow you to connect your laptop to external speakers, monitors and more but they do nothing to enhance the performance of your computer. In fact, an underpowered computer may run slower if connected to too many displays.
Can I connect multiple docks together?
A. In some cases, yes. USB, in particular, is an accessible enough connection that users can sometimes “daisy chain” docks together to expand their usage. However, the functionality may vary depending on the power consumption of the devices you wish to use and with regard to other connections such as HDMI.
Do laptop docks provide storage space?
A. No. Laptop docks allow you to connect your computer to external hard drives, but they contain no internal storage.
What’s the best StarTech docking station to buy?
Top StarTech docking station
What you need to know: With a generous array of ports and a clean, modern design, this dock has everything you need to create the workstation of your dreams.
What you’ll love: You can connect your laptop to three external monitors with this device, putting four displays at your fingertips. Its range of ports allows you to integrate everything from external drives to speakers into your workstation.
What you should consider: Some users have noticed compatibility and driver issues with this dock.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top StarTech docking station for the money
StarTech.com USB C Multiport Adapter
What you need to know: This dock is small and great for traveling, allowing you to convert your laptop into a fully connected work machine wherever you go.
What you’ll love: Available in a range of connectivity and power delivery options, this docking station is small enough to fit into your laptop bag.
What you should consider: Not enough connectivity for some users.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
StarTech.com USB C Multiport Adapter Portable Docking Station for Laptop/Tablet
What you need to know: With both current and legacy ports, this dock allows you to bring some of your older technology into the modern age.
What you’ll love: Including various USB ports, a VGA port, a memory card slot and even a headphone jack, this dock expands the usability of your laptop in every way.
What you should consider: This dock sacrifices the number of ports in favor of variety.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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SCAPPOOSE, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say a man was shot and killed Thursday by two police officers in Scappoose, Oregon.
Columbia County officials confirmed the officer-involved shooting on social media. In a tweet, officials said that “no officers were injured and the incident is currently under investigation.”
A witness told KOIN-TV that he was dropping his wife off at work when he saw a man show up to the towing facility next door. The witness, Erik Tyler, said the man appeared angry and a fight escalated between the man and employees until the workers told him they would call the police.
Police arrived and Tyler said he heard them yell at the man to drop his weapon and the man didn’t comply.
Detective Shannon Wilde with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, which has taken over the investigation, told reporters police responded to the “disturbance” at Grumpy’s Towing just before 10 a.m. During the incident, Wilde said both a sheriff's deputy and an Oregon State Police trooper fired their weapons, killing the man.
Wilde did not identify the deceased man or specify whether he was armed at the time but said he was wanted for an unrelated “violent felony.”
Wilde also declined to comment on the circumstances that led up to the shooting. | https://www.lakecountystar.com/news/article/Police-Officers-shoot-kill-man-in-Scappoose-17049819.php | 2022-04-01T01:49:28Z |
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A collection of 12 artworks owned by late Fort Worth philanthropist Anne Hendricks Bass is hitting the auction block in May in a sale that’s expected to fetch more than $250 million.
The dozen artworks come from Bass’ Fifth Avenue apartment in New York City. She was the ex-wife of Sid Bass, the Fort Worth investor and oil heir whose net worth is estimated at $3.4 billion.
Anne H. Bass died of ovarian cancer in April 2020 at the age of 78. A longtime resident of the Dallas-Fort Worth area, she was an avid supporter of local nonprofits and arts organizations, including Jewel Charity Ball, Junior League, Texas Ballet Theater, the Cliburn, Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, and the Modern Art Museum.
“These 12 works form a singularly compelling narrative that speaks to both the power of connoisseurship, and the enduring relevance and radicality that characterize the greatest works of art,” says Christie’s, the famed auction house that’s selling "The Collection of Anne H. Bass."
The auction will take place in May during Christie’s annual week of 20th and 21st century art sales in New York.
Christie’s describes the collection as an assembly of “masterpieces that was profoundly rigorous yet deeply personal, shaped by her remarkably informed eye and female perspective in a world dominated by male collectors.”
“Guided by extensive knowledge and insight, Mrs. Bass acquired works and presented them in her home in a manner that established provocative dialogues across artistic periods — a poetic call and response spanning two centuries,” Christie’s adds.
Among the artworks being sold are:
- Four paintings by Claude Monet collectively valued at $105 million to $165 million.
- Two paintings by American artist Mark Rothko collectively valued at $105 million to $145 million.
- A bronze sculpture by French artist Edgar Degas valued at $20 million to $30 million.
- A painting by French artist Balthus valued at $4 million to $6 million.
The Anne Bass collection “represents everything that today’s buyers are seeking: masterpiece quality, rarity, incredible freshness to the market, and most of all, a reflection of a sophisticated collector who knew perfection when she saw it,” Bonnie Brennan, president of Christie’s Americas, says in a news release.
Ahead of the auction, selected pieces from the collection will be exhibited April 5-8 in London and April 20-21 in Hong Kong before being returned to New York.
“As a collector, Anne Bass was timeless,” says Alex Rotter, Christie’s chairman of 20th and 21st century art. “Truly passionate about art in all of its forms, she not only appreciated beautiful objects, but she lived with them. These paintings and sculptures were more than just possessions to Mrs. Bass; they were part of her home and her day-to-day life.” | https://dallas.culturemap.com/news/arts/03-31-22-christies-auction-anne-hendricks-bass-art-collection-250-million/ | 2022-04-01T01:49:29Z |
Clovis police have made additional arrests related to the robbery of a pregnant woman at a Clovis gas station on March 18.
Clovis Police Detectives arrested the mother and sister of suspect Joey Tyler. The two women were identified as 60-year-old Gloria Castaneda and 36-year-old Cecilia Castaneda. Both women are Fresno residents and were booked into Fresno County Jail.
Both women have been charged with identity theft and conspiracy related to the robbery.
The arrests were made off video surveillance showing both women using the victim’s credit/debit cards at two Fresno businesses two hours after the robbery.
All the transactions occurred within just a couple of hours of the robbery, according to Clovis police, at 10 a.m. on March 18.
The businesses and amount of money spent have not been disclosed.
On March 21, Clovis police arrested the two male suspects who committed the robbery. The robbery occurred at a gas station on Nees and Willow Ave where the victim’s purse was stolen.
As she was attempting to get her purse back, the victim was kicked in the stomach. According to Clovis police, she and her unborn baby are fine and recovered.
The male suspects were arrested after the police used its citywide camera network to find the license plate and description of the getaway vehicle.
The getaway vehicle was reported stolen less than an hour before the robbery in the city of Fresno.
Both men were been booked into Fresno County Jail for robbery, assault with a deadly weapon and conspiracy. Tyler is also currently on parole for another robbery of a woman back in 2013. He was also charged with possession of a stolen vehicle and for violating his parole terms back on March 21. | https://www.clovisroundup.com/additional-arrests-made-in-robbery-of-pregnant-women/ | 2022-04-01T01:49:29Z |
A Sessho-seki, or “killing stone,” was found cracked in half this month in Nikko National Park, about 100 miles (160 kilometers) north of Tokyo.
No one knows exactly what caused the stone to crack, but the cold winter months could have contributed to the cracking, said Nick Kapur, an associate professor of history at Rutgers University in Camden, New Jersey.
Each winter, water could have seeped into the crack, frozen, then expanded, he said. However, many look for guidance from the myth, he added.
There are multiple versions of the legend, but it was believed Tamamo-no-Mae, a nine-tailed fox spirit, lay trapped in the rock for nearly 900 years.
The tales all center around retired Emperor Toba, who reigned in Japan
from 1107 to 1123.
Tamamo-no-Mae was known for her shape-shifting abilities, so she transformed herself into a beautiful woman and caught the eye of the emperor, Kapur said.
As she grew closer to the emperor, he fell gravely ill, Kapur said. A court astrologer used divination to determine Tamamo-no-Mae was the culprit, he said.
Once her plan was foiled, she fled into the wilderness, changing shapes to try and stay hidden, he said. However, samurai sent after her eventually caught up to the fox spirit, Kapur said.
When one of the warriors shot her with an arrow, her physical form was killed, so her spirit transformed into a stone, he said.
Legend goes that if you touch the stone, you die, hence the name killing stone, Kapur said.
There is no proof of the stone’s supernatural abilities, but its unique location may have given substance to the rumors, said Yoshiko Okuyama, professor of Japanese studies at the University of Hawai?i at Hilo.
The stone is
near multiple volcanoes, so occasional gases that were released may have killed some animals or humans over the years, she said.
A spirit with a change of heart
The rock has become a top tourism site and skyrocketed in popularity, but it paled in comparison to the spirit’s fame, Okuyama said.
The fox spirit has made numerous appearances in modern Japanese media, often as the villain-turned-hero character, she said.
“More recent adaptations in manga and anime don’t want to portray women in a misogynistic way,” Okuyama said.
In older Japanese myths, the stories centered around evil female spirits out to undermine the power of males, Kapur said.
An omen for our time
After the stone cracked, people were quick to chime in on the timing of the breakage.
Many took the event as a bad omen, considering the pandemic and the war between Ukraine and Russia, Kapur said.
Others believed it was a good omen, saying she was released to stop Russian President Vladimir Putin and the war on Ukraine, he said.
“If you’re in the mood to take this negatively, you certainly can, but if you want to take a positive spin on it, maybe this fox spirit is going to help us out in our time of need,” Kapur said. | https://barbadosgazette.com/a-japanese-killing-stone-said-to-contain-an-evil-9-tailed-fox-spirit-has-split-in-two/ | 2022-04-01T01:49:29Z |
Global Corporate Bond ETFs Are Taking a Beating
Global corporate bonds and related exchange traded funds have taken a beating this year, and things aren't turning for the better any time soon.
Year-to-date, the iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (NYSEArca: LQD) has fallen 8.2%, the Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF (NYSEArca: VCIT) has dropped 6.9%, and the SPDR Portfolio Intermediate Term Corporate Bond ETF (SPIB) has fallen 5.3%.
Meanwhile, the Invesco International Corporate Bond ETF (PICB) has declined 8.5%, and the SPDR Barclays International Corporate Bond ETF (NYSEArca: IBND) has decreased 7.5% so far this year.
“Twelve-month forward excess return expectations from current levels are historically good,” Greg Venizelos, a credit strategist at Axa Investment Managers, told Bloomberg. “This doesn’t mean there is no further downside -- it’s a good entry point but could get even better in the weeks ahead. It’s prudent to stay a bit cautious.”
The worldwide investment-grade corporate debt market has shrunk by $805 billion this year, and the global junk market has lost $236 billion, according to Bloomberg data. The $1 trillion decline in the credit market is the biggest dollar drop since records began over 20 years ago.
The retreat in the investment-grade segment also marked the biggest total return loss for high-quality bonds since the Lehman Brothers’ collapse, along with the worst speculative-grade debt performance since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The U.S. investment grade market has shrunk about $440 billion in market value and is on pace for its worst three-month pullback since 1980.
Credit markets have been pummeled due to a number of factors, including rising inflationary pressures that erode real returns, interest rate hikes around the global to combat the surging inflationary pressures, and fears of a global slowdown.
“We are far enough from the inflation picture being clear that you can’t help but think that volatility will persist,” Brad Rogoff, head of global FICC research at Barclays Plc., told Bloomberg.
Meanwhile, the Russia-Ukraine war and Western sanctions on Moscow have added to global supply chain problems and fueled fears over Europe's reliance on Russian energy.
“We’ve really got a lot of things we have to contend with,” April Larusse, head of investment specialists at Insight Investments, told Bloomberg. Given that “there can be endless talk and quite little progress” between Russian and Ukrainian negotiators, “it’s probably unwise to put a large directional bet.”
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- City of Toronto Social Bond wins Social Bond of the Year, Local Authority/Municipality category – BMO Joint-Lead Manager
- World Bank Sustainability Bond wins Sustainability Bond of the Year, Supranational category – BMO Joint-Lead Manager
- City of Vancouver Sustainability Bond wins Sustainability Bond of the Year, Local Authority/Municipality category – BMO Joint Bookrunner
TORONTO, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The City of Toronto Social Bond, the World Bank Sustainability Bond, and the City of Vancouver Sustainability Bond were recognized today by Environmental Finance's 2022 Bond Awards in the categories of Social Bond of the Year – Local Authority/Municipality, Sustainability Bond of the Year – Supranational, and Sustainability Bond of the Year – Local Authority/Municipality. BMO Financial Group (BMO) acted as Joint-Lead Manager on the City of Toronto and World Bank bond issuances, and Joint Bookrunner on the City of Vancouver Sustainability Bond issuance.
The City of Toronto's Social Bond is the city's second Social Bond, following on their inaugural issue in June 2020 – the first-ever Social Bond from a Canadian Government issuer – which BMO also led. The Social Bond, issued under Toronto's Social Debenture Framework, is part of a program to promote positive socioeconomic outcomes, from affordable housing and access to essential infrastructure and services, to socioeconomic advancement and empowerment.
The World Bank Sustainability Bond is an $8 billion 2-year and 7-year Dual-Tranche Fixed-Rate Global Sustainability Bond launched in April 2021. The World Bank has been issuing sustainable development bonds in the international capital markets for over 70 years to fund programs and activities that achieve a positive impact. BMO is proud to be a joint lead-manager on this issuance. World Bank bonds are aligned with the Sustainability Bond Guidelines published by the International Capital Market Association and support the financing of a combination of green and social projects, programs, and activities.
The inaugural City of Vancouver Sustainability Bond was the first Sustainability Bond from a Canadian governmental issuer. Proceeds of the bond are supporting eligible projects such as green buildings, renewal and upgrade of the main sewer and a fire hall, street and bridge infrastructure, an accessibility program to provide access to essential services, a climate emergency response program and a seawall maintenance program.
"As Joint-Lead Manager we're pleased with the recognition the City of Toronto Social Bond, the World Bank Sustainability Bond, and the City of Vancouver Sustainability Bond have received from Environmental Finance," said Jonathan Hackett, Head, BMO Sustainable Finance. "These transactions are leading examples in sustainable financing that we believe will act as a catalyst to others as they explore social and sustainability labeled financing and BMO is excited to be a leader working with our clients in this space -- one that so closely aligns with our Purpose to Boldly Grow the Good, in business and life."
BMO is a recognized sustainability leader
Carbon neutral in its own operations since 2010, BMO announced its Climate Ambition in March 2021 with a commitment to deploy $300 billion in sustainable lending and underwriting to companies pursuing sustainable outcomes by 2025. BMO is focused on being its clients' lead partner in their transition to a net zero world and, since December 2019, has completed green and sustainability-linked loans for companies in a range of sectors, with targets including decarbonization, diversity & inclusion, and health and safety. To support clients' pursuit of opportunities driven by the increasing momentum of the global economy's shift in production and consumption of energy, in 2021 BMO established a dedicated Energy Transition Group and the BMO Climate Institute.
BMO's leadership on sustainability has been recognized by the Wall Street Journal's 100 Most Sustainably Managed Companies in the World, Corporate Knights' Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations, Dow Jones Sustainability Indices World Index, and Ethisphere Institute's list of the World's Most Ethical Companies.
For more information on BMO's commitment to a sustainable future, please visit the bank's latest Sustainability Report. To learn more about sustainable finance at BMO click here. For BMO's climate ambition, visit its Climate page.
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Serving customers for 200 years and counting, BMO is a highly diversified financial services provider - the 8th largest bank, by assets, in North America. With total assets of $1.02 trillion as of January 31, 2022, and a team of diverse and highly engaged employees, BMO provides a broad range of personal and commercial banking, wealth management and investment banking products and services to more than 12 million customers and conducts business through three operating groups: Personal and Commercial Banking, BMO Wealth Management and BMO Capital Markets.
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Princess Diana's favourite photographer Patrick Demarchelier, who shot famous tiara image, dies aged 78
- Princess Diana contacted him in 1989 after she seeing images on Vogue's cover
- He photographed her in black and white wearing a strapless dress and tiara
- Mr Demarchelier was accused of sexually assaults, which he denied
Patrick Demarchelier, the photographer who took some of the most captivating and memorable portraits of Princess Diana, has died aged 78.
The Frenchman was contacted by the Princess of Wales in 1989 after she saw one of his images on the cover of Vogue.
Their first shoot the following year produced the famous black and white photograph of Diana wearing a strapless dress and tiara.
Afterwards the princess took the unusual step of asking Mr Demarchelier to become her personal portraitist – the first non-British official photographer of the Royal Family.
French photographer Patrick Demarchelier, who died aged 78, is seen at the Petit Palais in Paris in 2008
Demarchelier's and Princess Diana's first shoot the following year produced the famous black and white photograph of Diana wearing a strapless dress and tiara. (Pictured: A woman takes a picture of a photograph of Diana, Princess of Wales by Patrick Demarchelier 1990 during a press view of Vogue 100)
Demarchelier took iconic photographs of Diana that graced the front of numerous magazines
He once said of their relationship: ‘We became friends. She was funny and kind – but fundamentally she was a very simple woman who liked very simple things.’
The death of Mr Demarchelier, who lived in New York with his ex-model wife Mia, was confirmed on his Instagram account last night.
He is survived by three sons – Gustaf, Arthur and Victor – and three grandchildren.
The death of Mr Demarchelier, who lived in New York with his ex-model wife Mia, was confirmed on his Instagram account last night (Pictured: Anna Wintour and Patrick Demarchelier Chanel Show, Autumn Winter 2014, Paris Fashion Week)
The Frenchman was contacted by the Princess of Wales in 1989 after she saw one of his images on the cover of Vogue. Pictured: One of Patrick Demarchelie's covers
In a stellar career, Mr Demarchelier captured photos of celebrities including Madonna, Kate Moss and Beyonce.
He appeared in films such as 2006’s The Devil Wears Prada and his work often graced the pages of Vogue.
In 2018, Mr Demarchelier was accused of sexually assaulting models and an assistant, which he denied.
Magazine firm Conde Nast, which owns Vogue, suspended work with the photographer. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10674587/Princess-Dianas-favourite-photographer-Patrick-Demarchelier-dies-aged-78.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-04-01T01:49:29Z |
Nick Mulvey has shared his new single ‘A Prayer Of My Own’ – watch the lyric video below and buy tickets for his upcoming North American dates here.
The track is the second single to be released from his third album ‘New Mythology’, which is due on June 10 via Fiction Records.
Mulvey released his Mercury Prize-nominated debut album ‘First Mind’ in 2014, following it up three years later with a second full-length called ‘Wake Up Now’.
‘Star Nation’, ‘New Mythology’’s first single, was released in February along with a video directed by Kate Bellm.
New single ‘A Prayer Of My Own’ was written during the first wave of the pandemic and recorded in Paris with producer Renaud Letang. The track explores the process of grief and redemption, with Mulvey asking listeners to think more about the future of our planet and society.
“I do it for my own, my little boy, my little girl. And we do it for our home, if we do it for the world,” he sings as the track builds around a soaring backdrop.
“I want to provide refuge for listeners,” Mulvey said about ‘New Mythology’, “refuge in these times. The songs are not more distraction and are not spreading more fear or panic – they are about being deeply in this time.
“I hope the album supports people and I hope it inspires and stimulates new ideas, insights and ambitions. I hope it also generates a sense of the sacred within its audience.”
Mulvey has also announced three live shows in North America this July (New York, Toronto and Los Angeles) – find tickets here.
In late 2020, Mulvey shared his cinematic new short film Begin Again. The film expands on the themes set out in the singer’s 2020 EP of the same name, which came out in July that year.
“I see chaos but I also see the opportunity for a new world, and a more beautiful one,” Mulvey says of the short film, which tackles the idea of a fresh start following the coronavirus, as well as topics such as nature, sustainability and family.
“We are living through an incredible shift. The old ways are dying, right before our very eyes.”
The EP’s title track ‘Begin Again’ was loosely inspired by Mulvey’s grandmother, whose teachings he studied while writing the new EP, while climate change and nature also impacted the EP and film. | https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/nick-mulvey-shares-tender-new-single-a-prayer-of-my-own-3195442 | 2022-04-01T01:49:30Z |
The manufacturing sector in Vietnam continued to expand in March, albeit at a slower pace, the latest survey from S&P Global showed on Friday with a manufacturing PMI score of 51.7.
That's down from 54.3 in February although it remains above the boom-or-bust line of 50 that separates expansion from contraction.
Central to the slowdown in the rate of improvement overall was the current wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Vietnam. One of the main impacts on firms came in the form of widespread infections among workers, resulting in a first decline in employment in four months.
Staff shortages meant that firms were unable to maintain production volumes, with output falling for the first time in six months. Inflationary pressures also contributed to the drop in production, which was nonetheless only modest as some firms expanded output in line with higher new orders.
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USDA forecasting higher food, grocery costs in 2022
(Gray News) - It looks like elevated food prices are going to continue this year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The USDA released its Food Price Outlook for 2022 and predicted the cost of groceries would continue to increase to as much as 4%.
According to the Consumer Price Index, grocery and supermarket food prices were already 8.6% higher in February than last year and up nearly 1.5% from January to February in 2022.
As reported by the Associated Press, prices for U.S. consumers have continued to jump recently, leaving families facing the highest inflation rate since 1990.
“We’re getting into this situation where we have spiraling inflation,” said Jay Hatfield, CEO of Infrastructure Capital Advisors. “Inflation in one area drives inflation in another.”
Currently, the CPI reports all food categories are increasing in price other than fresh vegetables. Last year, the beef and veal categories had the most significant price increase of 9.3%, and the fresh vegetable category had the smallest at 1.1%. However, no food categories decreased in price in 2021.
Poultry prices are also expected to increase up to 7%, with egg prices predicted to increase up to 3.5% in 2022.
Overall, grocery store and supermarket food purchases are expected to increase up to 4%, with restaurant purchases or food away from home forecasted to increase up to 6.5%, according to the USDA.
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LEBANON, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania police officer was killed and two others injured Thursday during a shooting that occurred while responding to a domestic disturbance call, Lebanon Mayor Sherry Capello said.
Police officers went to a home in the city at about 3:30 p.m. for the disturbance call. Nearly an hour later gunfire broke out and officers radioed in they were hit, Capello said at a brief news conference.
All three officers were taken to hospitals. One of them has been pronounced dead. A second was in critical condition, but stable, and a third was in stable condition, Capello said.
“This is an extremely difficult moment for everyone,” Capello said.
The suspect, a 34-year-old man from Lebanon, was killed in the shooting, Lebanon Police Chief Todd Breiner said.
“As one can imagine, it's clearly a traumatic event,” Breiner said. “Our guys are strong, but we're human and we have families.”
The slain officer's name is being withheld pending notification of extended family members.
Police did not release further details. | https://www.registercitizen.com/news/article/1-officer-killed-2-others-shot-in-Pennsylvania-17049870.php | 2022-04-01T01:49:31Z |
Mortgage rates in the U.S. continued their steep ascent, reaching a level not seen since December 2018 — pushing up what a borrower might pay by 21% so far this year.
The average for a 30-year loan was 4.67%, up from 4.42% last week, Freddie Mac said in a statement Thursday.
Q. Rates are up how much?
A. Rates are in the largest three-month increase since 1987.
Freddie Mac’s 30-year average hasn’t reached 5% since February 2011. It hit a record low of 2.65% in January 2021, a slide that fueled fierce demand for purchases.
And the average rate on 15-year, fixed-rate mortgages, popular among those refinancing their homes, jumped to 3.83% from 3.63% last week.
So, a borrower getting a $600,000 mortgage would pay $3,102 at the current 30-year average. That’s up $536 from the start of the year when rates were at 3.11%. Or 21% more just for the loan.
Q. Weren’t we warned this might happen?
A. Yes. And no.
The Federal Reserve’s tough stance on inflation, and volatility in oil markets brought on by Russia’s war in Ukraine, are the main drivers of the swift rise in rates, said David Battany, executive vice president at Guild Mortgage. Given the ongoing pressures, the rapid pace of increases could continue for the next few weeks or months.
Against a backdrop of inflation at a four-decade high, the increases in home loan rates come a few weeks after the Fed raised by a quarter point its benchmark short-term interest rate — which it had kept near zero since the pandemic recession struck two years ago. To cool an overheated economy. the central bank has signaled up to seven additional rate hikes this year.
“We definitely expected rates to rise, just not this much, this fast,” Battany said. “We could literally be approaching 5% within a few weeks, we’re that close.”
By the way, mortgage rates this century have averaged 5% as the Consumer Price index rose 2.3% annually. Last CPI? Up 7.9%!
Q. What about house hunters?
A. It’s a particularly tough time for entry-level buyers, who had already been struggling to find homes they could afford across much of the country.
“Interest rates and home prices are appreciating faster than their income is appreciating,” Battany said. “So their ability to save up for the down payment, or just to be able to afford the monthly payment, becomes more of a challenge.”
By one measure, local and national prices are up 19% over the past year. Homes available for sale have been in short supply and higher prices and rising loan rates will make it even harder for would-be buyers as the spring homebuying season gets underway.
Danielle Hale, chief economist for Realtor.com, said some economic indicators show that it is difficult for firms to hire the workers they need.
“This could slow the pace at which mortgage rates reach that 5% milestone, granting a temporary reprieve to home shoppers hoping to find a home and lock in a rate before they trend higher,” Hale said.
Q. Why all the inflation worries?
A. Robust consumer demand has combined with shortages of many goods to fuel the sharpest price jumps in four decades.
And measures of inflation will likely worsen in the coming months because Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has disrupted global oil markets and accelerated prices for wheat, nickel and other key commodities.
An inflation gauge closely monitored by the Fed jumped 6.4% in February compared with a year earlier, with sharply higher prices for food, gasoline and other necessities squeezing Americans’ finances. That figure was the largest year-over-year rise in 40 years — since January 1982.
Squeezed by inflation, U.S. consumers increased their spending by just 0.2% in February, down from a much larger 2.7% gain in January.
Q. Could home prices fall because of this?
A. Researchers at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas see signs of a housing bubble brewing.
Home prices are rising faster than market forces would indicate they should and are becoming “unhinged from fundamentals,” according to a new Dallas Fed blog post.
“Our evidence points to abnormal US housing market behavior for the first time since the boom of the early 2000s,” the researchers wrote. “Reasons for concern are clear in certain economic indicators … which show signs that 2021 house prices appear increasingly out of step with fundamentals.”
Bloomberg, Associated Press, CNN and the Southern California News Group’s Jonathan Lansner contributed to this report. | https://www.ocregister.com/2022/03/31/u-s-mortgage-rates-soar-reaching-highest-since-late-2018/ | 2022-04-01T01:49:31Z |
Montefiore has offered settlements to three family members of residents who died following an alleged COVID-19 testing falsification in 2020 at the Beachwood nursing home involving two former nursing supervisors and the former administrator.
The cases were filed on behalf of residents who contracted COVID-19 at Montefiore prior to Oct. 13, 2020, the date of the alleged incident, which was self-reported to federal and state regulatory agencies.
Family members of the three residents are to receive individual awards of $90,000, $80,000 and $75,000 each.
Kathleen A. Markowitz died of COVID-19 following the alleged falsification, according to a legal filing at the probate division of the Lake County Court of Common Pleas. She left her husband, Kenneth Markowitz of Willowick, and a son, Seth Markowitz.
The family sought personal injury lawyer Dale Friedland of Spitz & Lipman LLC of Cleveland to investigate and pursue a wrongful death case, according to Kevin S. Lipman, also of Spitz & Lipman LLC.
“The case was complicated by both the difficulty in establishing causality and the passing of Ohio House Bill 606, which gave civil immunity to health care providers for lawsuits arising from exposure, transmission or contraction of COVID-19, or any mutation of the virus, so long as they were not showing reckless, intentional or willful misconduct,” Lipman wrote in a legal filing. “Considering these factors, personal injury counsel believes the pending offer of $80,000 is a proper amount to settle the claim and requests the court approve the same.”
Judge Mark J. Bartolotta approved the settlement March 1.
Markowitz will receive $48,368 of the settlement after attorneys’ fees, court costs and other expenses are paid.
Cuyahoga County Probate Magistrate Mary McGraw Haas will hold a hearing April 22 to determine whether to approve a $90,000 settlement in the death of Ronna Beth (Delson) Leubitz in the case brought by her daughter Kayla Leubitz of Parma. If approved, she will receive $58,750 of the total with the rest of the settlement going to attorneys’ fees, court costs and other expenses.
“I wish I could tell you something, but we entered into a confidentiality agreement with Montefiore,” Friedland told the Cleveland Jewish News March 24. Lipman also said he had no comment regarding both cases.
Beth Silver, director of public relations and marketing for Menorah Park, said in a March 30 email to the CJN that Montefiore would have no comment.
James F. Mockabee died Oct. 22, 2020, from COVID-19, according to a lawsuit filed by his wife, Marsha Mockabee. She was the first to sue on Dec. 15, 2020, a day before Ohio’s COVID-19 immunity law went into effect. A dozen similar lawsuits were filed later.
Mockabee was offered $75,000 by Montefiore and would receive $41,405 with the rest being used to pay legal fees and other expenses, such as legal filings.
Mockabee’s lawyers, John Colan and Thomas Robenalt of the Robenalt Law Firm of Westlake, requested a contingency of additional attorney’s fees of 40% based on the difficulty of the case. Russo granted that contingency and denied a motion to seal the details of the settlement.
Judge Anthony J. Russo of the Probate Court of Cuyahoga County approved the settlement March 21.
“We have no comment,” Colan wrote the CJN in a March 23 email.
Mockabee’s lawsuit was settled Nov. 15, 2021 in Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas. She had named as defendants Montefiore, the Montefiore Foundation, the Montefiore Home, the Montefiore Housing Corporation, Menorah Park Foundation and Ariel Hyman, who was Montefiore’s administrator at the time of the alleged testing falsification.
All of the defendants except Hyman were represented by Brett C. Perry and Brian F. Lange of Bonezzi Switzer Polito & Hupp Co. L.P.A. of Cleveland.
Hyman’s lawyers in this case were Lange, Karen L. Clouse of Columbus and Matthew D. Gurbach of Cleveland, both of Bricker & Eckler LLP.
“Mr. Hyman is unable to comment at this time due to pending litigation,” Gurbach wrote the CJN in a March 24 email.
Hyman was terminated Oct. 29, 2020, along with Montefiore’s top two nurses, Tina King, who had been director of nursing, and Marie Gelle, who had been assistant director of nursing.
Separate from the civil litigation, the Ohio Attorney General’s office is conducting a criminal investigation of the incident. Gelle, Hyman and King are targets of that investigation, according to each of their lawyers. | https://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/news/local_news/three-lawsuits-settled-in-montefiore-covid-19-case/article_ac071c5c-b102-11ec-9105-d71daab9e5c6.html | 2022-04-01T01:49:31Z |
Orphaned owls recovering after being rescued
By Nicole Nalepa
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KILLINGWORTH, Connecticut (WFSB) — Connecticut is home to beautiful wildlife, both in the air, on the ground, and in the water.
And every day there are trained rehabilitators who come together to help these animals when they need it most, just like the folks at ‘A Place Called Hope’ in Killingworth.
They specialize in caring for birds of prey, including these adorable orphaned great horned owls.
This month rehabilitators were called to save two babies who lost their mother to anticoagulant rodenticide poisoning, otherwise known as rat poison.
The weather that day made the rescue quite difficult, but ‘A Place Called Home’ reached out to the Guilford Fire Department and they responded right away.
Firefighters raised their ladders and were able to safely retrieve the two babies.
And thanks to their quick action, these orphaned great horned owls are doing much better.
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Seaport Village receives award for revitalization
SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – The Port of San Diego and development/design partners Protea Properties and SLP Urban Planning received an award for their revitalization of Seaport Village from the Downtown San Diego Partnership, according to a press release Thursday.
The Port received the Economic Prosperity Award, as part of the Partnership’s “Create the Future Awards” program, during a recent ceremony at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront.
According to a Port news release, “the successful repositioning and revitalization of Seaport Village is a result of the shared vision and collaboration efforts among the Port, Protea and SLP Urban Planning.”
Located on Harbor Drive in downtown San Diego, Seaport Village first opened in 1980.
Officials said that the Port, which took ownership of Seaport Village in 2018, has made almost $8 million in operational and financial investments to transform the waterfront shopping, dining and entertainment center.
Dan Malcolm, chairman of the Board of Port Commissioners, said his organization is honored to receive the award “to collaborate with Protea and SLP Urban Planning on Seaport’s success.”
“Thanks to our revitalization efforts at Seaport Village, San Diegans are rediscovering our waterfront hub and taking notice of its forward evolution — it’s always been beloved by tourists, and now it’s becoming a San Diego hotspot as well,” Malcolm said. “It’s also attracting the attention of major regional players in the food and beverage space.”
According to Port officials, Seaport Village has gone from 20 vacancies to four vacancies — achieved in coordination with the Port’s leasing broker, Retail Insite — and is operating at 94% occupancy.
Stacey Pennington, president of SLP Urban Planning, said her company was “delighted” to be recognized by the Downtown San Diego Partnership.
“We couldn’t have asked for better partners in the conceptualization and execution of a vision and strategic plan that included robust data collection and human centered design strategies resulting in immersive and experiential art installations and robust regular programming,” Pennington said.
Jeffrey Essakow, president and CEO of Protea Property Management, said with Seaport Village, “We aim to tell the story of a great public space that serves visitors and is also built around the needs and desires of a community.” | https://www.kusi.com/seaport-village-receives-award-for-revitalization/ | 2022-04-01T01:49:32Z |
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) — Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced Thursday that a Manhattan man who operated a concrete company has been banned from doing business in Kansas.
Douglas L. Bell III violated a 2021 consent judgment, according to the attorney general’s office. The judgment indicated Bell violated the Kansas Consumer Protection Act with his business, Custom Concrete Contractors LLC. The court said he failed to honor a two-year warranty on the installation of an entrance and driveway for a customer and did not perform work on a project after receiving payment.
A Shawnee County District Court judge ruled on March 30 that Bell was in contempt of court for failing to pay $13,606.55 in restitution to two of his customers in Shawnee County. Bell was further fined $40,000 in penalties on March 30 and ordered to pay the costs of the attorney general’s investigation.
For more information on consumer fraud from the AG’s office, go here. Copies of the 2021 consent judgment and the contempt order are available here. | https://www.ksn.com/news/no-refund-to-customers-lands-kansas-man-permanent-ban-from-doing-business/ | 2022-04-01T01:49:33Z |
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The message is love - Arthur Baker (featuring Al Green)
If this shower finish in the top four, I will get a tattoo on my arse saying, Christiano Ronaldo was here with an arrow pointing at my ring.
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LOS ANGELES, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arixa Capital Advisors, LLC is pleased to announce that Eric Cooper has joined the company as Vice President of Construction. In this role, Mr. Cooper is responsible for enhancing Arixa's construction risk management, through further development of Arixa's funds control program and construction underwriting, as well as building the scalable infrastructure that will allow Arixa to continue to grow its construction lending platform. Mr. Cooper comes to Arixa with over a decade of onsite construction project management experience and five years of construction lending experience.
Prior to joining Arixa, Mr. Cooper was the Vice President of Construction Operations at Genesis Capital. During his five years with that company, he oversaw the development of a nationwide residential construction underwriting program and was responsible for managing the in-house funds control team.
Eric Cooper shares, "As I suspected, Arixa Capital has an incredible culture, talented staff and a fantastic borrower base. I feel lucky and excited to further build out the construction department to best serve both borrowers and investors."
Earlier in his career, Mr. Cooper was the onsite supervisor and project manager for a two-year project, building an ultra-luxury custom home for a celebrity client in the Trousdale Estates neighborhood of Beverly Hills, with the highly regarded general contractor Corbin Reeves. From 2013 to 2015, Mr. Cooper was a project manager for ANR Industries, where he oversaw all aspects of luxury single-family residential construction projects in the Los Angeles area, from conceptual design through final sale. From 2010 to 2013, Mr. Cooper worked as a project manager for Anchor Loans where he oversaw all aspects of remodeling for single-family residential projects with resale values between $700,000 and $3,000,000.
Arixa Capital's Managing Director, Greg Hebner, said, "We are excited to bring someone like Eric onto the Arixa team. Eric's deep construction experience and his passion for client service is an ideal fit for our team. As Arixa continues to grow its lending business across larger construction projects and new geographies, Eric's extensive industry knowledge will allow us to execute on our growth plans and maintain the high level of service that our clients expect, while also mitigating risk for our fund investors."
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Arixa Capital is one of the premier private real estate lenders and credit fund managers in the Western U.S., providing small balance loan solutions to lower middle-market residential and commercial investors and developers. Visit www.arixacapital.com for more information on investing or borrowing.
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By Adam Cooper
Former Australian Test cricket captain Tim Paine says the woman he sexted also sent him explicit text messages, according to court documents in which he and three other men deny they sexually harassed her.
Cricket Tasmania has rejected allegations made by former staffer Renee Ferguson about the organisation and her past colleagues. Federal Court documents said the former receptionist sent explicit messages to Mr Paine and his brother-in-law, made sexualised comments at work and spoke of a drug problem.
The case could go to trial as recent mediation between the parties failed to settle the dispute.
Ms Ferguson has alleged Mr Paine sent her sexually explicit and unsolicited messages, including a photograph of his penis, on November 23, 2017. Mr Paine was to play in an Ashes Test that day but wasn’t captain at the time.
Ms Ferguson also alleges she was sexually harassed by Shannon Tubb – Mr Paine’s brother-in-law – in 2016 and 2017 while he was Cricket Tasmania’s high-performance manager, and that she was subjected to sexualised comments by two other managers at the organisation.
She is seeking about $900,000 from Cricket Tasmania to cover medical costs, pain and suffering and lost wages. She claims she lodged complaints of sexual harassment with five managers, but nothing was done.
In a written response filed with the court, Cricket Tasmania denies Ms Ferguson was sexually harassed at the organisation, and that four then-managers denied she made complaints to them.
It said a fifth manager offered to “escalate” Ms Ferguson’s report that she was sent an inappropriate picture in a text message, but that she declined the offer.
Cricket Tasmania’s response says Mr Paine denies the full exchange of messages between him and Ms Ferguson is detailed in her court papers, and that her version of the exchange is “incomplete and inaccurate”.
“Mr Paine said there were approximately 20 to 30 texts exchanged between him and the applicant. The applicant’s text messages to Mr Paine escalated such that they contained highly sexualised and explicit sexual content,” Cricket Tasmania’s documents say.
Mr Paine doesn’t deny he sent lewd messages. He resigned in tears as captain of the Test team last year when he learned details of the text messages were to become public. It later emerged he was cleared of misconduct in 2018 after a Cricket Australia investigation.
The Cricket Tasmania documents say Cricket Australia concluded Mr Paine had not engaged in any conduct that was non-consensual, unwelcome or unsolicited.
Mr Tubb denies he sexually harassed Ms Ferguson. He admits sending messages but said the exchanges were mutual and consensual.
“He estimates that he and the applicant would have exchanged around 1500 messages each. The applicant often initiated their exchanges and engaged in their ‘banter’,” the documents say.
“Mr Tubb said it had started as office banter which escalated to more sexual messages and extended into non-work hours.”
According to Cricket Tasmania, Mr Tubb said Ms Ferguson sent him explicit photographs, exposed her bra and the top of her breasts to him at the reception area, and made sexualised comments at work. The documents say Mr Tubb said Ms Ferguson had a drug problem and that they discussed it.
Two other men who were managers at Cricket Tasmania deny making inappropriate remarks at work. One said it was Ms Ferguson who initiated sexual innuendo.
Cricket Tasmania denies Ms Ferguson suffered financial loss, and that after she left she worked at a hotel in country Victoria.
Ms Ferguson worked at Cricket Tasmania from 2015 to 2017 and in her documents, said she left in December 2017 when suspended as the organisation investigated money that went missing.
She has since been charged with stealing and has pleaded not guilty in Hobart Magistrates Court. That case is to return to court next week.
The Federal Court case is due to return to court in May.
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Giorgios Bakatsias to Open First Kipos in Wilmington
Restaurateur Giorgios Bakatsias of Giorgios Hospitality Group announced GHG’s first restaurant to open in Wilmington, North Carolina, in Lumina Station at 1900 Eastwood Road (in the former 1900 Restaurant and Lounge space). This extension of his wildly popular Kipos brand will celebrate the food and culture of Bakatsias’ homeland – this...
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Which 144Hz monitors are best?
Computer technology has grown in leaps and bounds since the 1980s. A large part of this growth is due to the video games industry, which pushes for better graphics, faster machines and bigger monitors.
When it comes to monitors, the standard 60-hertz monitor has been a staple for many gamers. However, now it’s commonplace to see 75Hz or 120Hz dedicated gaming monitors. For the ultimate gaming experience, only the best Samsung 49-Inch CHG90 144Hz Curved Gaming Monitor will do. It provides an extra-crisp picture and comes with a swivel stand to allow for easy adjustment.
What to know before you buy a 144Hz monitor
Make sure your computer is compatible
Having a computer monitor that can handle 144Hz is one thing, but making sure you have a computer that can manage the output is another aspect altogether. The 144Hz refers to how many frames your computer can display per second. While the monitor can certainly handle this speed, not all graphics cards can keep up. You might be disappointed if your new 144Hz monitor can’t produce the frames per second you want, thanks to a subpar graphics card. Make sure your computer is compatible before making a purchase.
Resolution importance
The monitor’s maximum resolution will also play a role in the graphical quality. The standard for all games released today is 1080p, but there are plenty of titles you can play at Ultra HD or even 4K. To get the best out of the monitor, consider the resolution and whether you have content to support it.
Reduced screen tearing
The dreaded screen tearing is something that most gamers have dealt with at some point in their lives. Screen tearing is when your monitor’s refresh rate can’t keep up with the game’s frame rate. This creates a distorted picture or continually distorted images. By having a 144Hz monitor, the higher refresh rate will dramatically reduce the chances of screen tearing.
What to look for in a quality 144Hz monitor
Connection ports
The monitor connects to your computer or laptop through a connection port. The most common port is an HDMI connection, but this has a limited refresh rate and resolution. A good-quality monitor will also have a DisplayPort connection, which can output 8K content at 120Hz or 4K content at 240Hz. HDMI has a maximum output of 8K content at 30Hz.
High Dynamic Range for better quality
High Dynamic Range (HDR) is a relatively new technology in video games and influences the color range of games. Conventional monitors struggle to show dark and bright areas simultaneously, but HDR renders the image with the correct shading throughout. Not only does it improve the visual quality, but it can also feel more immersive.
Built-in synching to reduce screen tearing
While the 144Hz monitor technology already goes a long way to reduce screen tearing, some manufacturers incorporate Nvidia’s G-Sync or AMD’s FreeSync into a monitor’s hardware. This added bit of technology helps to massively reduce instances of graphical artifacts and screen tearing. Keep in mind you need to have a graphics card that supports either system to take advantage of this.
How much you can expect to spend on a 144Hz monitor
The average price of a 144Hz monitor depends on the monitor’s brand, capabilities and size. An affordable 144Hz monitor costs around $200-$300, but larger displays with curved screens will be closer to $800-$1,000.
144Hz monitor FAQ
Can you mount or raise 144Hz monitors?
A. Yes, you can, as long as the base is large enough. Most monitors are also compatible with VESA mounts, so you can attach them to walls or a monitor arm.
Can you use a 144Hz monitor on an Xbox One?
A. Yes, as long as you connect the correct display cables. There are only a few titles that support 120Hz, and there are even fewer that support 144Hz. Most developers choose not to support 144Hz and opt for higher graphical quality at 60Hz.
What’s the best 144Hz monitor to buy?
Top 144Hz monitor
Samsung 49-Inch CHG90 144Hz Curved Gaming Monitor
What you need to know: This curved monitor is great if you need a lot of screen space for multiple projects.
What you’ll love: This 144Hz monitor measures 49 inches across. It features a maximum resolution of 3840 x 1080p, has a one-second response time and has AMD’s FreeSync 2 built-in. The monitor supports HDR, incorporates Samsung’s QLED technology and works with HDMI as well as DisplayPort.
What you should consider: The monitor has a maximum resolution of 1080p, which some gamers might find too low.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top 144Hz monitor for the money
Asus VG248QE 24-Inch Full HD Monitor
What you need to know: This monitor will give you 144Hz gaming at an affordable price.
What you’ll love: With built-in stereo speakers and support for HDMI and DisplayPort, this 144Hz LED monitor has a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1080p. The sturdy base allows it to swivel, tilt and pivot.
What you should consider: The monitor is only 24 inches, which might not be sufficient for serious players.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Acer Predator XB273K 27-Inch LED Monitor
What you need to know: This 27-inch display has all the bells and whistles any gamer could want.
What you’ll love: The XB273K has a maximum resolution of 3840 x 2160 with Nvidia’s G-Sync built-in. It’s compatible with VESA mounts and connects via HDMI, DisplayPort and USB ports. The unique thing about this monitor is it comes with a shade shield to block out glare from overhead lights.
What you should consider: You can only reach the 144Hz refresh rate, even when you overclock the monitor with two DisplayPort connections.
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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.lakecountystar.com/news/article/Report-Rain-not-anticipated-when-7M-in-PPE-17049873.php | 2022-04-01T01:49:34Z |
The evolution of the comic book movie era has seen characters once thought to be fringe move to the mainstream. Few could have predicted that the Guardians of the Galaxy, Ant-Man, and Shazam would someday be headlining their own movies, but here we are. Now joining the unexpected list is Morbius, aka the Living Vampire.
Dr. Michael Morbius (Jared Leto) is a brilliant scientist who has spent his entire life trying to find a cure to a disease that forces him to use canes and has left his body gaunt. His big innovation, artificial blood, has earned him international acclaim, but not the treatment that he desires. Next on his list is to splice human DNA with vampire bat DNA to create a curative serum, a risky if not insane idea.
Naturally, he experiments on himself in the first human trial, but instead of merely healing him, it turns him into a being that needs fresh blood in order to thrive and survive. Michael is horrified at what he has done to himself, but his childhood friend Milo (Matt Smith) — who suffers from a similar ailment — has no such qualms about the violent side effects of the serum.
Directed by Daniel Espinosa and written by Matt Sazama and Buck Sharpless, the film is another long-delayed effort that was mostly shot prior to the pandemic. The character, which has a history in the Spider-Man universe, initially seems to be a hard sell, given that Dr. Morbius is pretty prickly. And even though his transformation into a blood-sucking creature is dreadful to witness, it actually serves to make him a fully-realized person.
The effects the filmmakers use to show how Morbius is adapting to his newfound powers are dynamic and — rare for a movie as CGI-dependent as this — coherent. Pulsating waves, shimmering streaks, and more are employed to give the audience a feel for what Morbius is experiencing, and they continue to work throughout the film, never becoming redundant.
As for the storyline … well, at least it’s never dull. The antagonism that grows between Morbius and Milo is initially interesting, although it gets less so the more each becomes entrenched in their respective viewpoints. A semi-romance between Morbius and his co-worker, Dr. Martine Bancroft (Adria Arjona) sparks a bit, but it’s kind of hard to get past the inherent disconnect between a vampire and a human.
Leto, like fellow actor Tom Hardy, seems to delight in hiding or altering his normal face, which he does for most of this film. Oddly, though, for an objectively odd character in both human and vampire form, Leto puts on a better performance as Morbius than he did while dialing it up in House of Gucci. Smith complements him well, but he’s the one who goes over-the-top in this film. Arjona’s character never truly connects, but Jared Harris is effective in a mentor-type role.
Given that Morbius is supposed to be an antihero with possibly some redeeming qualities, it’ll be interesting to see how he’s positioned in the Spider-Man universe going forward. An appearance by a previous Spider-Man villain in a stinger scene during the end credits seems to point definitively in one direction, but that might also make it difficult to make a Morbius 2, as is the practice these days.
For now, Morbius is a good-enough introduction for a character who most viewers may not know well. It’s not spectacular entertainment like the Spider-Man movies, but neither will it have viewers wishing for their money back.
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Morbius opens in theaters on April 1. | https://dallas.culturemap.com/news/entertainment/03-31-22-morbius-movie-review-marvel/ | 2022-04-01T01:49:35Z |
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The city of Clovis has updated its outdoor water schedule.
Effective April 1, 2022, the outdoor watering schedule for Clovis residents will change to three days per week. The schedule change is to accommodate season needs while still conserving water.
This change is scheduled twice per year and will remain in effect through the end of October 2022.
Customers with even-numbered addresses can water on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Odd-numbered addresses can water on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. No homes are to water on Mondays.
Clovis residents are encouraged to be aware of the importance on conserving water. The city of Clovis recommends residents to only water on assigned days, reduce irrigation run times to eliminate runoff, take advantage of the city’s “water efficient appliance” rebate program and be mindful of daily water usage.
For any residents that have questions or would like assistance with setting their sprinkler timers to the new schedule, contact (559) 324-2600 | https://www.clovisroundup.com/city-of-clovis-updates-outdoor-water-schedule/ | 2022-04-01T01:49:35Z |
The war in Ukraine has negatively impacted Asia and damaged the international framework for law and order and peace, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Wednesday.
It also impaired the global multilateral system, a worrying development for a small nation like Singapore, which depends on globalisation for its livelihood, he added.
At an hour-long dialogue organised by the Washington-based Council on Foreign Relations think-tank, PM Lee laid out how Russia's invasion of Ukraine affects Asia, including Singapore - a deep concern that he and US President Joe Biden expressed after their meeting on Tuesday.
Much of the wide-ranging dialogue was centred on the Ukraine war and its ripple effects on the world, from climate cooperation to energy security.
PM Lee condemned the Russian invasion as something that endangered the sovereignty of all countries, especially small ones.
"If a principle is accepted, that crazy decisions and historical errors are the justification for invading somebody else, I think many of us are going to be feeling very insecure," he said at the event, attended in person by dozens of industry leaders and officials, and streamed online to more.
Moreover, said PM Lee, the conflict has rent relations in Europe between developed countries and Russia, making it more difficult for countries to work together on issues from trade to nuclear non-proliferation.
"Now, it is win-lose, you want the other guy to be down, fix him, crash his economy. So, how then do most of the countries hang together and cooperate with one another and not fall into disorder, autarky or anarchy?"
The Straits Times | https://www.tamilmurasu.com.sg/tabla/singapore/pm-lee-ukraine-war-heightens-asias-security-concerns | 2022-04-01T01:49:35Z |
Paul McCartney has urged Starbucks to stop charging extra for plant-based milk.
The former Beatles musician has been vegetarian since 1975 and founded the Meat Free Mondays campaign in 2009 alongside his daughters, Mary and Stella. He’s also worked with PETA on various projects throughout his career.
As Billboard reports, McCartney has now written a letter to Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson ahead of his upcoming show in Seattle, Washington – where the global coffee company is based.
The singer-songwriter is calling on Johnson to end the surcharge on Starbucks’ plant-based milk options before he retires from the company on Monday (April 4).
“It recently came to my attention that Starbucks in the USA has an extra charge for plant based milks as opposed to cow’s milk,” McCartney began.
“I must say this surprised me as I understand that in other countries like UK and India, there is the same charge for both types of milk and I would like to politely request that you consider this policy also in Starbucks USA.”
He continued: “My friends at PETA are campaigning for this. I sincerely hope that for the future of the planet and animal welfare you are able to implement this policy.”
According to PETA, the production of cow’s milk generates approximately three times more greenhouse-gas emissions and uses nine times more land than vegan alternatives do.
“It takes 628 litres of water to make 1 litre of cow’s milk—oat or soy milk requires 90% less water,” the organisation wrote in an article earlier this month.
PETA has also accused Starbucks of being “all talk and no action” after Johnson previously claimed that the company wanted to “give more than we take from the planet”. Johnson made the comments in a 2020 message that outlined Starbucks’ “new sustainability commitment”.
Back in November 2021, McCartney called on leaders at COP26 to acknowledge the impact of animal agriculture on climate change, and to adopt the Plant Based Treaty as a companion to the Paris Agreement.
Paul McCartney is due to begin the North American leg of his ‘Got Back’ tour on April 28. You can find any remaining tickets here.
The star will return to the UK to headline Glastonbury 2022 in June alongside Billie Eilish and Kendrick Lamar.
During a recent interview, McCartney teased that he and his band are “definitely planning on having a few tricks up our sleeve[s]” for the forthcoming Worthy Farm show. | https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/paul-mccartney-urges-starbucks-to-stop-charging-more-for-plant-based-milk-3195357 | 2022-04-01T01:49:36Z |
Rick Ross says he is serious about climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.
The rapper has been open about many goals he has set for himself. From owing dozens of cars and only learning to drive at 45 years old, the Rozay rapper is not one to cop out.
Rick Ross recently disclosed on the Full Send Podcast that he has set some ambitious goals for himself this year, including climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa.
“I really believe when I put my heart to something, I can do anything,” he began. “As a matter of fact, I was smoking, I was on my back patio last night, I’m sitting underneath the trees, I’m listening to the waterfall, I’m looking at the plants, the landscaping, the patio furniture, you know? And I gave myself a challenge and I’m actually issuing you guys a challenge here,” he says.
“This is the first time I’ve said this, but in 2024, I’ma hike to the top of Kilimanjaro. Just making it to the top, and you going with me.”
Mount Kilimanjaro is a dormant volcano in Tanzania famous for its three volcanic cones, namely Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira. The mountain forms the highest peek on the African continent making it no easy fete to climb.
Mount Kilimanjaro is known as one of the most difficult mountains to climb but not because of how steep the trails are but because the hardest part is getting to the summit, which at night is extremely difficult as this is the coldest, windiest section of the adventure with an ascent of 4,084ft with 49% less oxygen and descent of nearly 6,870ft. Still, about 30,000 people attempt to climb the mountain annually, and there are about 10 fatalities per year.
However, Rick Ross isn’t deterred as he says he’s determined to complete the climb.
“I’m the boss, I don’t look into nothing,” he said. “I make my mind up, it’s not really that big. I just gotta get it done. And what you gotta realize, if you notice I said 2024. So for the rest of this year, I’m getting prepared mentally, next year I get prepared physically.”
When asked about the length of days to complete the journey, he says, “Who knows? I’m guessing five/10 days, some shit like that. Give me 12 days, no rush. That’s what we doing. I’m not sure [about the elevation], I would wanna guess maybe 5000 [metres] or some type of shit.”
And he’s already preparing in terms of food and company as he says he’s not going on his own because someone needs to carry his Wingstop fries and chips. | https://barbadosgazette.com/rick-ross-reveals-his-next-big-project-is-climbing-mount-kilimanjaro/ | 2022-04-01T01:49:35Z |
The manufacturing sector in Thailand continued to expand in March, albeit at a slower pace, the latest survey from S&P Global showed on Friday with a manufacturing PMI score of 51.8.
That's down from 52.5 in February although it remains above the boom-or-bust line of 50 that separates expansion from contraction.
Output growth likewise slowed but persisted at a rate well above the series average. Overall sales fell, however, affected by the deterioration in COVID-19 conditions in Thailand. Meanwhile higher costs, aggravated by the Ukraine war, also led to a fall in foreign demand to lower March.
As a result, employment levels dropped in March with the renewed fall in new orders leading to lower staffing levels. The level of work outstanding also eased on the back of shrinking new business.
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Ministers ditch 'shambolic' Covid catch-up plan to give private tutoring to poor pupils
- A firm had its contract to run the National Tutoring Programme ended early
- Randstad was meant to arrange private tuition for disadvantaged pupils
- But schools said the tutors were often of a poor standard or didn't show up
The Covid catch-up scheme for schools was dubbed ‘shambolic’ yesterday after the firm running it was axed after less than a year.
Randstad, a Dutch company, was originally awarded a £25million contract to run the National Tutoring Programme (NTP) for three years.
It was supposed to arrange private tuition for the most disadvantaged pupils, whose education had suffered the most during the pandemic.
But schools said many tutors either did not turn up or lacked expertise.
Yesterday, the Department for Education (DfE) said that it would not be renewing Randstad’s contract in August, a year after it was appointed.
The Department for Education (pictured) ended the contract to run the National Tutoring Programme with Randstad years early due to its 'shambolic' management
Chris McGovern (pictured), of the Campaign for Real Education, said the new plan to give the schools more freedom to control the budget was a 'no-brainer'
Instead, the cash will go directly to schools so that they can either employ their own tutors or use existing teachers.
A total of £349million has been allocated for next year. The DfE said: ‘This will simplify the system and give schools the freedom to decide how best to provide tutoring for their children.’
Chris McGovern, of the Campaign for Real Education, added: ‘Giving schools control of the budget for catch-up tutoring is an educational no-brainer.
‘Its current management has been shambolic.’
As of December 12, pupils had started 52,000 courses with the official tuition partners, just 10 per cent of the firm’s target of 524,000 for the academic year.
Robert Halfon (pictured), chairman of the Commons education committee, said that the Dutch firm's delivery of the programme over the past year was 'particularly alarming'
Schools have said that the programme is a ‘bureaucratic nightmare’ and that Randstad’s online tuition hub was ‘dysfunctional’.
Last month the NTP removed its target of giving two thirds of its tutoring to children on the pupil premium, a key marker of deprivation.
Robert Halfon, chairman of the Commons education committee, said: ‘Randstad’s delivery of the national tutoring programme has been particularly alarming. I strongly welcome the measures.’ | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10674617/Ministers-ditch-shambolic-Covid-catch-plan-private-tutoring-poor-pupils.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-04-01T01:49:36Z |
Dionne Warwick and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's Krayzie Bone will announce the charity NFTs via a live-stream event on Justice Day, April 15th.
NEW YORK , March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Confront Art, an organization that produces social justice art installations, has rallied a diverse group of artists, designers, and activists to create a charity NFT campaign launching on April 15 to honor Justice Day.
Confront Art will release 9,000 NFTs on mintNFT.com with proceeds supporting the prospective charities: We Are Floyd Org., The Breonna Taylor Foundation, and The John and Lilian Miles Lewis Foundation. The NFT project is an extension of Confront Art's 'SEEINJUSTICE' series, which debuted three powerful sculptures by artist Chris Carnabuci of John Lewis, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd at New York City's Union Square in wake of the events in 2020.
Justice Day is designed to be an open platform to engage and inspire artists, activists and thinkers to collaborate and co-create together. Justice Day will honor and commemorate the Civil Rights Act of 1968, which passed the first federal hate crime laws in the United States prohibiting individuals from injuring, intimidating, or interfering with any person because of race, color, religion, or national origin. With widespread support Justice Day will be considered eligible to become a National Holiday by 2023.
"My brother's death was a catalyst for change," says Terrence Floyd, Founder of We Are Floyd Org. "We cannot let that change, and that momentum slow. There is still a huge divide in this country, and if we can start on a community level, creating educational opportunities and safe spaces for the youth to gather and learn, then we can create change and hope where there once was a void."
Dionne Warwick, American singer, former TV host, and Goodwill ambassador will announce her support and participation in the NFT project on the live-streamed event. Warwick has agreed to include selections of her latest single 'Power in the Name' featuring Krayzie Bone in the NFT. "I'm thrilled to be using this new NFT technology to raise awareness and funds for social justice programs." said Warwick. "Using song to shine light on charity is not new to me, with We Are The World in 1985 we raised an incredible amount of money and awareness, and now I'm excited to be part of the SEEINJUSTICE campaign, using art and song in new ways to move forward progress and change."
"We are constantly looking for innovative ways to support artists and charities," said Andrew Cohen & Lindsay Eshelman, Co-Founders of Confront Art. "We are excited to bring together entertainment legends and emerging artists alike for a major movement for social justice and charity in the metaverse."
The campaign aims to celebrate, support, and promote diverse emerging NFT artists. The artists participating in the NFT project include LÁOLÚ NYC, Jesse Uranta, JOJO ABOT, Izzakko, Denny Ow, Sasha Bianca, Menyelek, Milana Burdette, SuperWAXX, Q. Oliver, Candace Dane and more.
The live-stream and NFTs will be available exclusively on mintNFT, a new platform that aims to provide users with a simple, safe, and social experience with NFTs. From automated wallet creation to accepting credit cards, users do not need to be crypto-fluent to participate. Additionally, unique videos that are part of the smart contract not only showcase the creation story of the NFT but ensure buyers the NFT they are purchasing is authentic.
"NFTs are all about community building, but those communities cannot grow if people think engaging in NFTs will be too difficult or you need to have crypto. Projects like this one are too important to have barriers like that in place," said James Sun, Founder and CEO of mintNFT. "We're grateful to play a role to help break those barriers down so that all people can fully engage in a project that uplifts multicultural artists' voices and benefits these valuable charities."
Users are encouraged to utilize the Discord server (@SEEINJUSTICE) as a discussion forum.
About We Are Floyd Org.
WE ARE FLOYD is a 501C3 led by Terrence Floyd, George Floyd's brother. We Are Floyd supports initiatives to help communities dealing with mental health issues, poverty, police brutality, and social injustice. In the name of George Floyd, We Are Floyd partners with existing community-centric organizations, bringing awareness to issues surrounding underserved communities, highlighting the lack of educational programs, and promoting change and progress. For more information on We Are Floyd, please visit www.wearefloyd.org.
About Confront Art
Confront Art was founded by Andrew Cohen and Lindsay Eshelman in 2020, with the mission to promote diversity and education in the arts by creating collaborative opportunities between emerging artists and established organizations. The collective aims to create productions that foster socially progressive art and merchandise. For more information on Confront Art, visit www.confrontart.com.
About mintNFT
mintNFT is a new marketplace for non-fungible tokens (NFTs) that makes collecting NFTs simple, safe and social. The company is focused on providing easy onboarding of non-crypto users, a high level of security, and IP protection for brands and artists. Through collaboration, community, and successful activations, mintNFT aims to provide a richer and more meaningful experience around NFTs. For more information on mintNFT, please visit: www.mintnft.com
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Introducing NFWhisky and the Dreama 2082 collection
Brand new, innovative company brings together the NFT world with Whisky aficionados.
DALLAS, TEXAS, USA, April 1, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- NFWhisky is here. The sole purpose of the brand is to provide whiskey lovers with new and unique whiskies unlike any had before, delivered through an innovative experience. They are finding the greatest craft distilleries that are unknown in the whiskey world. Together, they are creating exclusive whiskies that can only be accessed through NFTs.
NFWhisky has put an emphasis on the art of the NFTs and providing utility to holders. Along with the bottle, NFT holders will have access to featured events, like dinners, tastings, and distillery tours.
NFWhisky will become a curated whisky experience, full of culture and community. The community will be a place where members can share a drink, a laugh, or catch a vibe with like-minded whisky connoisseurs.
The first project is Dreama 2082.
Dreama 2082, presented by NFWhisky, is unlike any other NFT project. By holding a Dreama 2082 NFT, owners will be given exclusive access to Dreama 2082 bottled whisky after it matures in 10, 12, 15, 18, or 60 years. They will also be involved with this high-end whisky collection from the very beginning. Merging physical and digital, this project consists of five distinctive whiskies accompanied by five unique NFT artworks. The total supply of NFTs is 1,300. Dreama 2082, a group of single-malts, soon to begin maturation, is now available as five distinctive and highly collectible artworks and whiskies:
Anu (10 years maturation), Ninki (12), Enlil (15), Inanna (18) and Enki (60). These whiskies bring together the ancient and the cutting-edge, artisanal production and 21st-century technology, the North Sea (distilleries and the Mediterranean, Scottish whisky and fine Italian wine), the present and a future decade in the making — an ethos embodied in five distinctive and highly collectible artworks and whiskies.
‘Whisky aficionados believe strongly in patience and tradition, both things that are at the heart of the drink they love — and are at the heart of Dreama 2082. But we also wanted to offer them a unique opportunity: not to come in at the end of the process, buying a bottle that has already matured, but rather to be involved from the very beginning.’
NFWhisky’s embrace of NFT technology and uniquely participatory approach ensure that the Dreama 2082 journey begins now. Upon purchase, collectors will receive an NFT artwork reflecting the label on the final bottle, providing access to the finished whisky from anywhere in the world when it is released, along with the opportunity to be part of the exclusive NFWhisky community, giveaways, and collaborations. Over the maturation period, samplings will be released alongside filmed documentation, with collectors invited to travel to the Aeolian caves in-person/virtually to observe and participate in the sampling and maturation process.
‘Whisky aficionados believe strongly in patience and tradition, both things that are at the heart of the drink they love — and are at the heart of Dreama 2082. But we also wanted to offer them a unique opportunity: not to come in at the end of the process, buying a bottle that has already matured, but rather to be involved from the very beginning.’
NFWhisky’s embrace of NFT technology and uniquely participatory approach ensure that the Dreama 2082 journey begins now. Upon purchase, collectors will receive an NFT artwork reflecting the label on the final bottle, providing access to the finished whisky from anywhere in the world when it is released, along with the opportunity to be part of the exclusive NFWhisky community, giveaways, and collaborations. Over the maturation period, samplings will be released alongside filmed documentation, with collectors invited to travel to the Aeolian caves in-person/virtually to observe and participate in the sampling and maturation process.
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NFWhisky Presents Dreama 2082 | https://www.einpresswire.com/article/566863382/introducing-nfwhisky-and-the-dreama-2082-collection | 2022-04-01T01:49:37Z |
Brandon Adams still remembers the first few moments of his first start at UCF.
The Atlanta native lined up at cornerback on one side, with Davonte Brown on the other, as the Knights opened an Oct. 9 home game vs. East Carolina on defense this past season.
Brown broke up a pass play from ECU quarterback Holton Ahlers, then Adams tackled receiver Audie Omotosho to force 3rd-and-long.
“First play, D-Brown set the tone. Then in the second play, I came in and set the tone,” Adams recalled. “That was a good experience.”
That was just the first of six starts for the true freshman, who appeared in 12 games. He totaled 19 tackles, 1 tackle for loss and 1 pass breakup.
Adams learned a lot in his first year thanks to cornerbacks coach Addison Williams, secondary coach David Gibbs and defensive coordinator Travis Williams.
“Coach Addi and Coach Gibbs did a great job helping me improve in zone coverage, man coverage, alignments,” Adams said. “They all played a big part in helping me transition from high school to college.
“When I got the start, it was an exciting feeling. … Just an amazing feeling.”
This spring, UCF coach Gus Malzahn liked what he’s seen from Adams, including an interception returned for a touchdown during the first scrimmage on Tuesday.
“I’ve been real pleased with him,” Malzahn said. “Last year being a true freshman, he gave us some quality snaps and did a really good job. Now he’s a veteran guy. He’s no longer a freshman.”
The pick-6 came on 3rd-and-10 while Adams was working in zone coverage with starting receivers Ryan O’Keefe and Jaylon Robinson on the field. The quarterback was Mikey Keene.
“I want to thank my D-line,” Adams said. “They did a good job getting pressure on the quarterback. I had rerouted my man, following the eyes of the quarterback and I intercepted the ball.”
Added Malzahn: “He made a good pick and he returned it to the house. That was a really good, explosive defensive play.”
Adams is hoping to make similar plays this fall.
“I’m looking to have a great season,” Adams said. “I feel like I’m more experienced. The game has slowed down. I feel like I’m going to play way more comfortably.”
Strong competition at kicker
While most of the focus has been on the quarterback battle, there is another position to keep an eye on: Kicker.
Although UCF returns senior Daniel Obarski, Malzahn added Lake Mary product Colton Boomer to special teams during the 2022 recruiting cycle as a preferred walk-on.
“Our freshman, Boomer, he’s challenging him now,” Malzahn said. “He’s putting some pressure [on him.]”
Obarski has kicked field goals for UCF after handling kickoff chores in all 13 games as a true freshman in 2019.
The Arizona native has had his ups and downs. Most notably, he missed a 40-yard field goal at Memphis with 19 seconds left on the clock as the Knights lost 50-49 in 2020.
On the flip side, Obarski went 3-for-4 on field-goal attempts, connecting from 34, 21, and 33 yards in the Gasparilla Bowl vs. the Florida Gators in a 29-17 victory.
“He’s done a solid job,” Malzahn said. “You can tell he’s a more confident guy. That bowl game did wonders. He helped us win the game. The year before, he had a tough go of it. He’s a real confident guy.”
That newfound confidence helped Obarski make a 45-yard field goal at the end of practice that had a lot on the line — 10 extra pushups for the whole team, including the coaching staff.
“A little pressure with that,” Malzahn said. “He made it.”
The UCF coach said Boomer will get a chance at a similar kick next scrimmage.
“There’s some really good competition with those two guys,” Malzahn said.
Email Jason Beede at jbeede@orlandosentinel.com or follow him on Twitter at @therealBeede.
() | https://www.ocregister.com/2022/03/31/ucf-football-notebook-cornerback-finds-comfort-entering-2nd-year-freshman-presents-challenge-at-kicker/ | 2022-04-01T01:49:37Z |
If “sincere and honest” means ads with his own words, “G-d, Guns, and Trump,” along with his public statements against separation of church and state, that truly is a shonda; reporting Mandel’s words is a mitzvah, not libel. (“No place in CJN for unfair attack on Mandel,” March 18)
Andrea Lyn
South Euclid | https://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/opinion/letters_to_editor/disagreement-is-not-libel/article_47044c2c-b129-11ec-9325-1b7021facc36.html | 2022-04-01T01:49:37Z |
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadcom Inc. (Nasdaq: AVGO) ("Broadcom") announced today that it has priced its previously announced offering (the "Offering") of $750,000,000 of 4.00% Senior Notes due 2029 and $1,200,000,000 of 4.15% Senior Notes due 2032 (together, the "New Notes"). The New Notes will be unsecured obligations of the Company and will rank pari passu with all other unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness of the Company. The Offering is expected to settle on April 14, 2022, subject to customary closing conditions.
Broadcom intends to use the net proceeds from the sale of the New Notes to redeem in full its 4.700% Senior Notes due 2025 and 4.250% Senior Notes due 2026 (collectively, the "Redemption Notes"), including accrued and unpaid interest thereon, and to pay fees and expenses in connection therewith.
The New Notes are being sold in a private placement to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and to non-U.S. persons outside the United States under Regulation S under the Securities Act. The New Notes have not been registered under the Securities Act, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and other applicable securities laws.
This press release is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy the New Notes, nor shall there be any sale of the New Notes in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. This notice is being issued pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 135c under the Securities Act.
Nothing in this press release should be construed as an offer to purchase, notice of redemption or a solicitation of an offer to purchase any of the Redemption Notes. The redemption of the Redemption Notes is conditioned on the completion by the Company of one or more debt financing transactions and the receipt of the net proceeds therefrom in an amount, together with cash on hand, sufficient to pay the redemption price for the Redemption Notes.
About Broadcom Inc.
Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) is a global technology leader that designs, develops and supplies a broad range of semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions. Broadcom's category-leading product portfolio serves critical markets including data center, networking, enterprise software, broadband, wireless, storage and industrial. Our solutions include data center networking and storage, enterprise, mainframe and cyber security software focused on automation, monitoring and security, smartphone components, telecoms and factory automation.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This announcement contains forward-looking statements (including within the meaning of Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended) concerning Broadcom. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements that address our expected future business and financial performance, the offering and use of proceeds, and other statements identified by words such as "will," "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "estimate," "should," "intend," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "aim," and similar words, phrases or expressions. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and beliefs of the management of Broadcom, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, such management, current market trends and market conditions and involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside the Company's and management's control, and which may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on such statements.
Particular uncertainties that could materially affect future results include risks associated with: the COVID-19 pandemic, which has disrupted, and will likely continue to disrupt, normal business activity, and which may have an adverse effect on our results of operations; any loss of our significant customers and fluctuations in the timing and volume of significant customer demand; our dependence on contract manufacturing and outsourced supply chain; our dependency on a limited number of suppliers; government regulations and administrative proceedings, trade restrictions and trade tensions; global economic conditions and concerns; cyclicality in the semiconductor industry or in our target markets; global political and economic conditions; our significant indebtedness and the need to generate sufficient cash flows to service and repay such debt; the amount and frequency of our share repurchase program; dependence on and risks associated with distributors and resellers of our products; dependence on senior management and our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; any acquisitions we may make, such as delays, challenges and expenses associated with receiving governmental and regulatory approvals and satisfying other closing conditions, and with integrating acquired businesses with our existing businesses and our ability to achieve the benefits, growth prospects and synergies expected by such acquisitions; involvement in legal proceedings; quarterly and annual fluctuations in operating results; our ability to accurately estimate customers' demand and adjust our manufacturing and supply chain accordingly; our competitive performance and ability to continue achieving design wins with our customers, as well as the timing of any design wins; prolonged disruptions of our or our contract manufacturers' manufacturing facilities, warehouses or other significant operations; our ability to improve our manufacturing efficiency and quality; our dependence on outsourced service providers for certain key business services and their ability to execute to our requirements; our ability to maintain or improve gross margin; our ability to protect our intellectual property and the unpredictability of any associated litigation expenses; compatibility of our software products with operating environments, platforms or third-party products; our ability to enter into satisfactory software license agreements; availability of third party software used in our products; use of open source code sources in our products; any expenses or reputational damage associated with resolving customer product warranty and indemnification claims; market acceptance of the end products into which our products are designed; our ability to sell to new types of customers and to keep pace with technological advances; our compliance with privacy and data security laws; our ability to protect against a breach of security systems; fluctuations in foreign exchange rates; our provision for income taxes and overall cash tax costs, legislation that may impact our overall cash tax costs and our ability to maintain tax concessions in certain jurisdictions; and other events and trends on a national, regional and global scale, including those of a political, economic, business, competitive and regulatory nature. Many of the foregoing risks and uncertainties are, and will be, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and any worsening of the global business and economic environment as a result.
Our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), which you may obtain for free at the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov, discuss some of the important risk factors that may affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. Actual results may vary from the estimates provided. We undertake no intent or obligation to publicly update or revise any of the estimates and other forward-looking statements made in this announcement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Contact:
Broadcom Inc.
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Investor Relations
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The Lucky Duck Foundation partners with the county to build a large tent for homeless
SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – Local nonprofit, The Lucky Duck Foundation, is working with the county to build a large tent to serve as a “bridge shelter” for homeless San Diegans in the Midway District.
On Good Evening San Diego, KUSI’s Logan Byrnes talked with Drew Moser with The Lucky Duck Foundation, about them partnering with the county to help the homeless. | https://www.kusi.com/the-lucky-duck-foundation-partners-with-the-county-to-build-a-large-tent-for-homeless/ | 2022-04-01T01:49:38Z |
Parents accused in 1-year-old daughter’s fentanyl death, district attorney says
By Jack Lowenstein
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ADAMS COUNTY, Colorado (KCNC) — The 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office says it has filed charges against the parents of a 1-year-old girl who died after ingesting fentanyl in Adams County in January.
According to the DA’s press release, parents Alonzo Montoya, 31, and Nicole Casias, 30, were both accused of actions related to their daughter’s death on Jan. 2.
Adams County Coroner determined the toddler’s death was due to ingesting fentanyl, finding her blood after death contained 10 times the amount of fentanyl necessary to kill an adult.
Casias and Montoya are also accused of participating in drug use with a child present at home prior to and after her death.
Charges include:
Child Abuse Resulting in Death Distribution of a Controlled Substance-Schedule I or Schedule II Casias and Montoya were both scheduled to appear in court Thursday morning.
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Opinion
Toxic masculinity or protective and caring? Can violence ever be justified?
Kate Halfpenny
Regular columnistLadies out there, honesty time. What did you really think when you saw Will Smith slug Chris Rock at the Oscars over his Jada Pinkett Smith haircut jibe? Was there a frisson of “I wish someone did that for me” or were you repulsed?
The slap has been endlessly dissected as everything from toxic masculinity and intergenerational trauma to an adult lost child wrestling with his past who “snapped”. It’s way too analytical. A man whacking another to save face or salve feelings was overbearing, terrible behaviour that shouldn’t be dressed up as anything else or excused away with deep dives into – save us – triggers.
It was a bloke hijacking a situation involving the little woman and turning it into a crusade to make him look bigger. Stand back love, think of shopping and SNS nails, I’ll take it from here.
That’s just me, though. How did you see it, sexy or stupid?
Do you love it when partners turn into slappy swear bears to defend you or do you see it as retrograde assholery that removes your power (which includes being able to run countries and make people)? No right or wrong answer, I’m genuinely curious.
Smith tried to cover his tracks by tearfully claiming he’s a protector of women: “Love will make you do crazy things.”
That self-serving dross makes me feel like smacking myself in the face. Tell family violence victim Hannah Clarke’s grieving family that love makes you crazy. What her murderous husband did isn’t love, and neither was what Will Smith did.
Different ends of the spectrum, obviously, but same root cause. Possessiveness should be at the top of every woman’s Run Away Now list of relationship red flags.
When I first married at 24, my beautifully cautious, wise friend Lynne asked why I was so sure of my choice: “If I was hanging off a cliff by my fingernails, and he said he would save me, he would.”
Minus cliffs, that was borne out – he was like MacGyver in terms of ingenuity and keeping his word. Yet pledging my heart second time around at 48, my husbandly wish list was different. Brains, black humour, pink heart, footy knowledge.
The last thing I wanted was to be rescued by anyone.
Still, my husband had a few good cracks at it. Saddling up for a Berlin bike tour in 2016, a trainee rider crashed and knocked me over. All he gave was a rueful look before wobbling off, my incensed, roaring husband in pursuit: “You, come back! Apologise!”
On the same holiday, Chris fronted an unlikely nemesis, the octoganerian hiring out banana lounges on Italy’s Cinque Terre. A day earlier, he’d thrown me off a chair when I lost my ticket. Suddenly, amid an end-of-days downpour, the only people at the fast-flooding train station were us and the beach ticket man.
He was frantically searching his pockets for something. Chris pounced: “Oi! Where’s your f---ing ticket?”
I’ll admit both times I felt not just queasiness at someone fighting my corner when it wasn’t asked for but quietly thrilled he was prepared to do it. There was also something comedic going on. I would have hated it though had he started throwing haymakers – that’s the line between being protective and possessive which Smith spectacularly crossed.
My friend Nicola has been married to Tom for 34 years. They met at Rocktober in ’79. She says what makes a good husband isn’t getting punchy: “Compassion, encouragement and intelligence. Also, that look he gives me – happy to see me naked even though I’ve gained some kilos.”
Will Smith must wish he could turn back time and react differently. Laugh at the joke (as he actually did), then when he clocked his wife’s stink eye, yell “man, that’s lame – Jada, you’re so beautiful” and give her a smooch.
But he can’t and will remain a living cautionary tale for what not to do if you want to look like a fabulous partner or, even more radical, be one. | https://www.watoday.com.au/national/toxic-masculinity-or-protective-and-caring-can-violence-ever-be-justified-20220331-p5a9tx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed | 2022-04-01T01:49:39Z |
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How social workers help families through difficult times
Healthcare is a team effort. Although you might think your healthcare team just includes doctors, physician assistants and...
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- City of Toronto Social Bond wins Social Bond of the Year, Local Authority/Municipality category – BMO Joint-Lead Manager
- World Bank Sustainability Bond wins Sustainability Bond of the Year, Supranational category – BMO Joint-Lead Manager
- City of Vancouver Sustainability Bond wins Sustainability Bond of the Year, Local Authority/Municipality category – BMO Joint Bookrunner
TORONTO, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The City of Toronto Social Bond, the World Bank Sustainability Bond, and the City of Vancouver Sustainability Bond were recognized today by Environmental Finance's 2022 Bond Awards in the categories of Social Bond of the Year – Local Authority/Municipality, Sustainability Bond of the Year – Supranational, and Sustainability Bond of the Year – Local Authority/Municipality. BMO Financial Group (BMO) acted as Joint-Lead Manager on the City of Toronto and World Bank bond issuances, and Joint Bookrunner on the City of Vancouver Sustainability Bond issuance.
The City of Toronto's Social Bond is the city's second Social Bond, following on their inaugural issue in June 2020 – the first-ever Social Bond from a Canadian Government issuer – which BMO also led. The Social Bond, issued under Toronto's Social Debenture Framework, is part of a program to promote positive socioeconomic outcomes, from affordable housing and access to essential infrastructure and services, to socioeconomic advancement and empowerment.
The World Bank Sustainability Bond is an $8 billion 2-year and 7-year Dual-Tranche Fixed-Rate Global Sustainability Bond launched in April 2021. The World Bank has been issuing sustainable development bonds in the international capital markets for over 70 years to fund programs and activities that achieve a positive impact. BMO is proud to be a joint lead-manager on this issuance. World Bank bonds are aligned with the Sustainability Bond Guidelines published by the International Capital Market Association and support the financing of a combination of green and social projects, programs, and activities.
The inaugural City of Vancouver Sustainability Bond was the first Sustainability Bond from a Canadian governmental issuer. Proceeds of the bond are supporting eligible projects such as green buildings, renewal and upgrade of the main sewer and a fire hall, street and bridge infrastructure, an accessibility program to provide access to essential services, a climate emergency response program and a seawall maintenance program.
"As Joint-Lead Manager we're pleased with the recognition the City of Toronto Social Bond, the World Bank Sustainability Bond, and the City of Vancouver Sustainability Bond have received from Environmental Finance," said Jonathan Hackett, Head, BMO Sustainable Finance. "These transactions are leading examples in sustainable financing that we believe will act as a catalyst to others as they explore social and sustainability labeled financing and BMO is excited to be a leader working with our clients in this space -- one that so closely aligns with our Purpose to Boldly Grow the Good, in business and life."
BMO is a recognized sustainability leader
Carbon neutral in its own operations since 2010, BMO announced its Climate Ambition in March 2021 with a commitment to deploy $300 billion in sustainable lending and underwriting to companies pursuing sustainable outcomes by 2025. BMO is focused on being its clients' lead partner in their transition to a net zero world and, since December 2019, has completed green and sustainability-linked loans for companies in a range of sectors, with targets including decarbonization, diversity & inclusion, and health and safety. To support clients' pursuit of opportunities driven by the increasing momentum of the global economy's shift in production and consumption of energy, in 2021 BMO established a dedicated Energy Transition Group and the BMO Climate Institute.
BMO's leadership on sustainability has been recognized by the Wall Street Journal's 100 Most Sustainably Managed Companies in the World, Corporate Knights' Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations, Dow Jones Sustainability Indices World Index, and Ethisphere Institute's list of the World's Most Ethical Companies.
For more information on BMO's commitment to a sustainable future, please visit the bank's latest Sustainability Report. To learn more about sustainable finance at BMO click here. For BMO's climate ambition, visit its Climate page.
About BMO Financial Group
Serving customers for 200 years and counting, BMO is a highly diversified financial services provider - the 8th largest bank, by assets, in North America. With total assets of $1.02 trillion as of January 31, 2022, and a team of diverse and highly engaged employees, BMO provides a broad range of personal and commercial banking, wealth management and investment banking products and services to more than 12 million customers and conducts business through three operating groups: Personal and Commercial Banking, BMO Wealth Management and BMO Capital Markets.
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WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Seeking to counter international fears over its new security alliance with China, the Solomon Islands said Friday it won't allow China to build a military base there.
But that insistence will do little to ease concerns about the pact from the nation's traditional partners that include New Zealand, Australia and the United States.
The leader of neighboring Micronesia added his voice to those expressing trepidation by invoking the bloody battles of World War II and warning that the pact could again see the South Pacific region become a battleground for much larger powers.
The Solomon Islands government said Thursday a draft agreement of the new security pact had been initialed by representatives from the Solomons and China and would be "cleaned up" and signed.
In a statement Friday, the Solomon Islands government said that “contrary to the misinformation promoted by anti-government commentators” the agreement did not invite China to establish a military base.
“Government is conscious of the security ramification of hosting a military base, and it will not be careless to allow such initiative to take place under its watch,” the statement said.
The statement seemed to more emphatically rule out the possibility of a base after Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare had earlier told parliament it had no intention of asking China to build a base.
Sogavare said his nation sought only peace and prosperity, citing its foreign policy mantra: “We are friends to all and enemies to none.” He said it wasn't a secret deal but a sovereign issue.
Under the terms of the draft agreement, China could send police, military personnel and other armed forces to the Solomon Islands “to assist in maintaining social order” and for a variety of other reasons. It could also send warships to the islands for stopovers and to replenish supplies, which had led to speculation about the possibility of China establishing a naval base on the South Pacific islands.
Micronesia President David Panuelo wrote a letter to Sogavare saying Micronesia had “grave security concerns” about the "novel and unprecedented" arrangement.
He said the two small nations had become battle grounds during World War II and that it could happen again as China, the U.S. and Australia asserted themselves in the region.
“And is it plausible that, once the spheres have been carved out, that our concerns about climate change — today’s problem — would manifest into all-too-real concerns about a war in our backyards, with our people, our islands, as the playground for children playing as adults?” Panuelo wrote to Sogavare.
Australian Defense Minister Peter Dutton said Friday that while it respected the Solomons' sovereignty, the deal showed that China was acting aggressively in the region.
“We need to be very cautious here because the Chinese are incredibly aggressive, the tactics that they’re deploying into small island nations are quite remarkable,” he told Sky News.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern this week described the possibility of Chinese military forces stationed on the Solomon Islands as “the potential militarization of the region.” And the U.S. State Department said Washington did not believe China’s security forces and methods needed to be exported.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said Thursday that “relevant parties should see the China-Solomon Islands security cooperation objectively and rationally and stop making irresponsible remarks.”
“Attempts to provoke, obstruct and undermine China’s friendly relations with the island countries is not popular and will not succeed,” Wang told reporters at a daily briefing.
“China-Solomon Islands cooperation does not target any third party and is not in conflict with Solomon Islands’ cooperation with other countries. Instead, it complements the existing regional cooperation mechanisms in a positive way,” he added.
The Solomon Islands, home to about 700,000 people, switched its diplomatic allegiance from Taiwan to Beijing in 2019 — a contributing factor to riots in November last year between residents of different islands within the country.
Australian police have been in the capital, Honiara, maintaining peace since then under a bilateral security treaty established in 2017. It provides a legal basis for the rapid deployment of Australian police, troops and associated civilians in the event of a major security challenge.
Chinese police are already on the islands conducting a training mission.
The Federated States of Micronesia is home to about 100,000 people. It has diplomatic relations and considers itself a “friend” of China, as well as having a close relationship with the U.S. under a compact of free association. | https://www.lakecountystar.com/news/article/Solomon-Islands-says-China-deal-won-t-include-17049939.php | 2022-04-01T01:49:41Z |
Shopping seems to be back, as Galleria Dallas, the iconic shopping center at LBJ and the Dallas North Tollway, continues its opening streak with four new stores set to open this spring.
The quartet includes three fashion-oriented shops and one with sweets. Fashion first, and save the sweets for dessert:
Apricot Lane, a boutique next to Macy's on level two, is not so much a new store as a comeback, with new ownership and "refreshed" product lines. This California-based chain has 98 locations across the U.S., 17 in Texas including Frisco, Denton, Fort Worth, Plano, Southlake, and McKinney. Each Apricot Lane is locally owned, with merchandise chosen by the owner to reflect the city they're in. That said, Apricot Lane favors a kind of weathered faded-glory prairie-girl vibe. They claim to limit the quantity of their most sought-after styles so you won't see everyone wearing the same outfit, and new merchandise arrives almost daily. Opening: mid-April.
Gregory's first opened its doors more than 30 years ago in Dallas, and has remained a fashion go-to throughout the decades. They're known for being first to market with hot new products, and are a go-to spot for celebrities and those who require something unique. (I still think about a pair of white ankle boots with black splatters that I lusted for but were too expensive for me at the time. Decades later, I remain filled with regret.) Gregory’s caters to women and men with apparel and shoes, and also carries handbags, accessories and jewelry. They currently have two locations, at NorthPark Center and at Fred Segal on Melrose Ave in L.A. The Galleria store will be located on level one, across from Apple. Opening: mid-April.
The Inspiration Co. is a jewelry company founded in 2017 that sells bracelets, necklaces, and keychains with written messages of faith, hope, and love, suitable for women, men, and children. Bracelets are made with earth stone beads on a stretchy elastic and feature a message of inspiration engraved on a stainless-steel bar. Messages like "Beautiful girl, you were made to do great things." Necklace options include earth stone beads but also silver, gold, or rose-gold stainless steel. The Inspiration Co. is on level two across from H&M. Open: now.
Lizzie Lu Luxury Treats is a Dallas-based purveyor of candies, cakes, and cookies founded in 2019 by entrepreneur T’Juanna Winters. Lizzie Lu uses fresh ingredients and a limitless imagination to create candy apples, candy bark, butter cakes, Shookies – cookies that resemble cobblers – and Lu-Aid Pickles that are based on passed-down family recipes. From their website, it appears they use a ton of plastic containers, maybe they can consider switching over to paper. The shop will be located on level one across from Morphe. Opening: late April.
Galleria Dallas has more than 200 retailers, restaurants, and experiences including Nordstrom, Macy's, the world's only GAP-Banana Republic-Old Navy combo anchor, a market-exclusive American Girl, The Westin Galleria Dallas hotel, and the signature Galleria Ice Skating Center. | https://dallas.culturemap.com/news/fashion/03-31-22-galleria-gregorys-apricot-lane-lizzie-lu/ | 2022-04-01T01:49:41Z |
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.ksn.com/news/washington-dc/bill-seeks-to-put-cap-on-overdraft-fees/ | 2022-04-01T01:49:39Z |
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Which iPad case is best?
When you purchase something with a high price tag like a tablet, you want to be sure it’s protected from falls, spills and other mishaps. Beyond protection, many users also purchase iPad cases that offer additional benefits like stands, keyboards, trackpads and storage solutions. Depending on your priorities, you may prefer one type of case to the next, though most buyers can find one to accommodate their needs, preferences and budgets.
The Logitech Combo Touch for iPad offers a keyboard and adjustable stand, making it a great pick for most buyers.
What to know before you buy an iPad case
Your iPad
Determining what iPad cases work for you depends mostly on the type of iPad you have, as well as how you usually use it. You can find iPad cases for all of Apple’s iPad models, though they range in size depending on which iPad version you have. Cases also vary in the features and styles they offer, so you’ll want to choose one based on how you use your iPad.
Types of iPad cases
There are different types of iPad cases that offer varying benefits.
- Protective shell: For the utmost protection, protective shells wrap around the sides and back of an iPad to protect the screen from drops and falls. Shell cases come in a range of materials, though they don’t typically cover the screen.
- Sleeve: Sleeves for iPads are great for backpack and bag transportation, preventing scratches and boasting a lightweight design. A sleeve is less protective than a shell case from drop and fall damage.
- Folio: Folio cases fold over an iPad’s screen, not unlike a book cover. These offer a balance of protection from falls and from scratches. High-end folio cases may also include extra features such as keyboards and trackpads.
Material
You can find iPad cases in a wide range of materials that vary in protectiveness, weight and style. The most common materials for cases include hard plastic and polyurethane, though you can find several others. Plastic and polyurethane cases are known for their durability and protective qualities, while other materials may offer more stylish looks.
What to look for in a quality iPad case
Compatibility
Apple’s iPads are made in different sizes, so it’s important to choose a case compatible with your generation. The standard iPad has remained the same size since the iPad 2, so as long as you have a newer generation than that, it will fit with a range of cases. Apple’s iPad Pro, Air and Mini models differ in size from each other and older generations, so it’s important to check what version and generation your case is designed for.
Adjustable stand
Most iPad cases include a stand, while premium cases include multiple positions to adjust the stand to. Most buyers prefer a case with an adjustable stand because they let users customize the tablet’s angle to work best, no matter where they are.
Features
Other features to look out for include tools such as keyboards and trackpads. These are great tools for professionals on the go, or others who often use a keyboard and trackpad. Another common feature found on iPad cases is storage for the Apple Pencil, which can be useful if you have the tool.
How much you can expect to spend on an iPad case
For most iPad cases, you can expect to spend around $20. You can buy cheap iPad cases for as low as $12, while high-end cases can cost over $150.
iPad case FAQ
Can iPad cases fit all iPads?
A. Cases for iPads aren’t universal. To choose the right case, you’ll need to measure your iPad, or base your purchase on the model of iPad you have — whether it’s the standard iPad, iPad Pro, iPad Air or iPad Mini. Standard iPads are the same size for generations 2, 3 and 4, while the newest generations of the iPad Air, iPad Pro and iPad Mini are all sized differently than their predecessors.
Are iPad cases compatible with the Magic Keyboard?
A. Most iPad cases are not compatible with the Magic Keyboard. Magic Keyboards act as cases themselves, though some buyers want something more protective to go along with the combination case. You can find a few products claiming to work with Apple’s Magic Keyboard, though the reviews reveal issues that you may or may not be able to put up with.
What’s the best iPad case to buy?
Top iPad case
What you need to know: This premium case includes a backlit keyboard and a trackpad, as well as four use modes using the adjustable kickstand.
What you’ll love: This ergonomic case is protective and the keyboard and trackpad are more responsive than others. In addition to its many standing positions, this iPad case includes an Apple Pencil storage slot.
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Remy Ma has shared that she doesn’t consider Doja Cat to be a rapper.
She also said that she doesn’t agree with the genre-bending artist – who has been nominated for eight Grammys at this year’s ceremony – receiving nods in the rap category.
“I don’t think she’s a rapper. Let’s be clear with that,” Remy Ma told N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN on the Drink Champs podcast. “They put her in the rapper category, I don’t think she’s a rapper. But she makes dope records, and I think she’s dope.”
.@RealRemyMa shares her thoughts on @DojaCat during a discussion on the Drink Champs podcast.
— The Female Rap Room (@girlsinrap) March 26, 2022
Meanwhile, Doja Cat, whose real name is Amala Dlamini, has recently reiterated her plans to quit music. This comes after she originally told fans she was done with her career, before retracting those statements.
The rapper and pop star is currently on tour in South America, and was scheduled to play at the Asunciónico festival in Paraguay last Tuesday (March 22).
After the festival’s opening day, which was set to feature Doja Cat, was cancelled due to high winds and weather warnings, fans online expressed their disappointment at the star not meeting them outside her hotel.
In response to that, the musician tweeted: “it’s gone and i don’t give a fuck anymore,” she replied. “i fuckin quit i can’t wait to fucking disappear and i don’t need you to believe in me anymore. Everything is dead to me, music is dead, and i’m a fucking fool for ever thinking i was made for this this is a fucking nightmare unfollow me.”
Then on March 28, the rapper responded to Florida radio station MIX 105.1, who wrote “Ok so maybe @DojaCat isn’t retiring,” alongside an article about her apology.
In response to the tweet, Doja replied: “Yes the fuck I am.”
yes the fuck i am
— sausage toes (@DojaCat) March 29, 2022
Elsewhere, Doja Cat brought her set at Lollapalooza Argentina to a standstill last weekend (March 19), after being alerted to an audience member requiring medical attention.
The American singer and rapper was performing her song ‘Options’ when she called for the track to be cut midway through, Billboard reports. Addressing the crowd, she asked if “somebody needs help out there”, to which a section of the crowd waved and pointed.
“We can’t have that,” the singer said, before communicating with security and stage management to take care of the fan. “I can’t keep going if things aren’t good.” | https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/remy-ma-on-doja-cats-music-i-dont-think-shes-a-rapper-3195458 | 2022-04-01T01:49:42Z |
After two years and seven months writing for the Clovis Roundup, I am stepping away from the newspaper that gave me my first chance in journalism and will forever hold a special place in my heart.
The timing felt right for this move. As I aim to finish college strong and graduate from Fresno State in May with a degree in broadcast journalism, the next chapter of my life is nearly here.
I could not ask for a better college experience than the one I received writing for the Clovis Roundup. The newspaper owner, Donna Melchor, and editor-in-chief, Billy Xiong, took a chance on some kid fresh out of Edison High School with zero – I repeat, zero, zilch, nada – experience in journalism.
I made my fair share of mistakes and learned on the job, but nothing would have been possible without the patience of Donna and Billy. Writing for the Clovis Roundup was never something I had to do; it was something I got to do.
I got to interview current Georgia Bulldog and National Champion running back Kendall Milton while he was at Buchanan High School. I got to watch Cole Anderson scorch basketball nets at Clovis West before he took his talents to UC Santa Barbara. I got to cover one of the most loaded baseball lineups in recent Central Valley memory, the 2021 Buchanan Bears. Most recently, I got to do something I never dreamed of when I took the job in August of 2019, which was to cover a high school basketball team all the way to the state championship.
The 2022 Clovis North boys’ basketball state playoff run was memorable and the fitting end to my time writing for the newspaper. They represented everything great about Clovis. Resilience. Toughness. Pride. Even after they came up just short, they held their heads high because nobody expected that scrappy group of Broncos to reach the big stage and bright lights of Sacramento – except themselves.
That team left their mark on me. But they are not the only ones. Every single coach who allowed me at practice, every single player who granted me an interview, and every single parent who welcomed me into their community – they all left a profound impact on me. I never knew I loved high school sports until I met those people, and that would not have been possible without the Clovis Roundup.
Because of that love, I am not leaving the Central Valley high school sports scene. I will still flood your Twitter timelines with stats, scores, and updates on how your team is doing. My high school sports coverage will not stop, just merely shift from writing for the newspaper.
In closing, I want to thank everyone who read and followed along with my coverage for the Clovis Roundup. I hope I made high school sports as enjoyable for you as you made it for me. | https://www.clovisroundup.com/my-goodbye-to-the-clovis-roundup/ | 2022-04-01T01:49:42Z |
The manufacturing sector in Taiwan continued to expand in March, albeit at a slower pace, the latest survey from S&P Global showed on Friday with a manufacturing PMI score of 54.1.
That's down from 54.3 in February although it remains above the boom-or-bust line of 50 that separates expansion from contraction.
Slower increases in output, new orders, employment and stocks of purchases all weighed on the headline index. The suppliers delivery times index was the only component to have a positive directional influence on the headline figure, which showed a steeper deterioration in average vendor performance.
Goods producers in Taiwan signaled a weaker increase in output at the end of the first quarter amid reports of subdued client demand and low raw material availability. Notably, the rate of production growth was the slowest seen for four months and only marginal.
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EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Lottie Moss marks end of rehab stint by announcing move to US to expand her brand
Troubled model Lottie Moss is planning to turn over a new leaf by moving to the States.
‘If you haven’t heard, I’m moving to America soon,’ Kate Moss’s half-sister reveals.
In an online message to her fans, the 24-year-old tells Americans: ‘It’s your lucky day.’
Lottie, who had enjoyed lucrative modelling contracts with luxury goods firms, recently completed a stint in a rehabilitation clinic for cocaine addiction.
She now makes her money from OnlyFans, best known as a platform for amateur porn stars.
‘I’m moving to get more content,’ she explains. ‘Lots more people do OnlyFans out there. London just isn’t for me.’
Lottie, who had enjoyed lucrative modelling contracts with luxury goods firms, recently completed a stint in a rehabilitation clinic for cocaine addiction writes RICHARD EDEN
Troubled model Lottie Moss is planning to turn over a new leaf by moving to the States
Cardigan in conflict over access to his private forest
The 7th Earl of Cardigan rode through Russian gunfire as he led the ill-fated Charge of the Light Brigade into the ‘Valley of Death’ in 1854.
Now, the current Earl of Cardigan is leading the charge against civil servants’ plans to make people pay to visit the private forest that’s been owned by his family for centuries.
Savernake Forest in Wiltshire is managed by the government agency Forestry England, which has announced proposals to charge vistors for parking.
It wants to close the 4,500-acre woodland to vehicles and expand a car park which is currently free of charge.
It even proposes that people may no longer be allowed to walk where they want in the ancient forest and would have to stick to specified trails, with other areas being restricted to the public.
The Earl, David Brudenell-Bruce, questions whether the bureaucrats have the authority to implement such measures
The Earl, David Brudenell-Bruce, questions whether the bureaucrats have the authority to implement such measures.
‘The Forestry Commission are only the tenants at Savernake, the only privately owned Forest in England,’ he tells me. ‘They are floating the suggestion of banning all cars from the forest and corralling them into their pay car park.’
The Earl, 69, whose singer daughter Bo Bruce was a runner-up on TV talent show The Voice, adds: ‘Savernake Forest has been a vital resource to the people of Marlborough and all the surrounding villages for hundreds of years.
‘In summer, the forest is used by lots of families, all enjoying the outdoors, and I have no desire to bring that to an end.
‘Not content with banning cars, the consultation document even talks of closing sections of the forest to walkers.’
Adds the Earl: ‘As the owners of the forest, my family and our trustees can veto any proposal that is outside the terms of the Forestry Commission’s lease.’
A Forestry England spokesman tells me: ‘There is no intention to curtail the increasing numbers of visitors to the forest. Our aim is to better manage how visitors enjoy the forest so that the most sensitive and damaged areas can be protected and allowed to recover.’
Star Lowden gives pals a few supporting roles
Dunkirk star Jack Lowden made a disorderly retreat after celebrating the premiere of his new television drama a little too enthusiastically.
The Scottish actor, 31, with a dishevelled tie and untucked shirt, had to be held upright by pals as he tripped over cobblestones.
He was then escorted to a black cab with the help of three smiling companions, one wearing a glamorous emerald green skirt.
He was then escorted to a black cab with the help of three smiling companions, one wearing a glamorous emerald green skirt
Lowden had been enjoying the party at the Chiltern Firehouse in London’s Marylebone, held after the opening of new spy thriller Slow Horses, in which he stars alongside Gary Oldman and Kristin Scott Thomas. It will be broadcast on Apple+.
The actor is going out with Little Women star Saoirse Ronan, 27, (pictured above) whom he met on the set of Mary Queen of Scots in 2018, in which they played husband and wife.
Countess Bathurst, chatelaine of Cirencester Park, where Princes William and Harry have played polo, is whipping up a whirlwind over the Met Office’s policy of naming storms.
‘It’s a mistake,’ Sara Bathurst booms. ‘It gives them a character, turns them into a “being” — and it makes them a lot scarier.’
The Countess, who was recently forced to apologise to locals after spreading human excrement on the fields of her Gloucestershire estate, adds: ‘Calling it, for instance, “Storm Andrew”, attaches a character to it — and the ability to bring fear is tenfold.’
Homes 4u! Phone boss offers a roof to refugees
Billionaire John Caudwell is putting his money where his mouth is.
The Phones 4u tycoon, 69, offered to put up Ukrainian refugees at his Staffordshire estate, Broughton Hall, earlier this month.
Now, he’s shared this photograph of the two-bedroom coach house where he’ll welcome a displaced family.
John Caudwell has shared this photograph of the two-bedroom coach house where he’ll welcome a displaced family at his Staffordshire estate, Broughton Hall
Posing with his girlfriend, the Lithuanian cyclist Modesta Vzesniauskaite, 38, and their one-year-old son, William, he says: ‘There’s still much to work out with timing and logistics, but much is happening behind the scenes.
‘The team is flat-out preparing the accommodation and paperwork.’
She once embroidered a tent with the names of 102 people she’d slept with, but Tracey Emin now suggests that figure could be significantly higher. ‘
In Margate, everybody had been there . . . I slept with half the town,’ says the former enfant terrible of the art world, who was brought up in the Kent seaside resort.
Emin, 58, adds that she used to be very self-conscious about her physique.
‘I really hated my body,’ she admits. ‘I do not understand why . . . I’d love to have a body like that now.’ | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-10674525/EDEN-CONFIDENTIAL-Lottie-Moss-marks-end-rehab-stint-announcing-expand-brand.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-04-01T01:49:43Z |
Florida cornerbacks coach Corey Raymond knows how to command a room, be it the living room of a recruit or the meeting room of his position group.
Raymond’s presence is palpable regardless of square footage.
LSU’s 2017 Pro Day showcased generational talent — notably top-10 picks Leonard Fournette and Jamal Adams — and the SEC’s penchant to produce top NFL players. Yet on a day when NFL coaches Mike Tomlin and Sean Payton were among those in a packed house, Raymond’s late arrival at Charles McClendon Practice Facility caused a stir among players.
“As soon as he popped into the indoor facility you could just see how guys were gravitating to him,” Clay Mack, a longtime trainer of defensive backs, recalled. “Even the guys that he had on campus that played for him. All the guys started going up to him and hugging on him and loving on him.
“Even though I’m not in the building with him that tells me enough.”
Florida first-year head coach Billy Napier knew enough that within days of his Dec. 5 arrival he hired Raymond.
Raymond’s reputation, results and relationships give him gravitas and generate excitement among players, fans and even fellow coaches.
“He’s like the Yoda of DBs,” said Sean Spencer, the Gators’ co-defensive coordinator and line coach. “This guy has coached everybody. He walks in that room just so confident.”
Raymond’s energy, experience and cool exterior are infectious and influential.
He lured future stars Adams, Eli Ricks, Tre’Davious White, Donte Jackson, Kristian Fulton and Derek Stingley to LSU, where Raymond served from 2012-2021 at his alma mater.
“LSU is DBU [Defensive Backs University] because of Corey Raymond,” Steve Wiltfong, director of recruiting 247Sports, told the Sentinel. “His reputation is off the charts. Florida hired a good coach, an electric recruiter and took him away from a school that’s capable of at winning the same level.
“It was a massive hire.”
Raymond is a sliver-tongued salesman the Gators expect will bring Pied Piper appeal to Gainesville.
Once a player arrives, Raymond will develop him using a blend of tough love and technical mastery.
“It’s not just about going out there and playing,” Raymond explained. “It’s about learning the ins and outs of the position in different types of coverage, different types of footwork, where my eyes go. It’s just about developing that part of the guys.
“It’s going to take a little time getting used to me, who I am, because I’m hard to get along with out there on the field.”
After the final whistle blows, Raymond softens into a father figure a fledgling college athlete needs.
Mack, who coached Adams and White at his facility in Dallas, said Raymond’s ability to bond with players is a major selling point.
“These kids got to relate to their coach,” said Mack, a former defensive back at Mississippi State. “A lot of times these kids are not going to the college because of the college, they’re going because of the coach. They have to actually have a relationship with the coach and feel like the coach is in their corner.
“A lot of these kids have never been far away from home. Now they have to uproot themselves in live in another state, another city, another environment.”
Raymond was a two-year starter at LSU (1990-91) who went on to start 60 games during a six-year NFL career — three seasons each with the New York Giants and Detroit Lions.
The ability to connect with players traces even farther to Raymond’s pee-wee days and older cousin Jimmy Johnson, who introduced him to football and picked him up each day for practice.
Years later, Raymond still follows the example set by Merlin Wallet, his high school coach in New Iberia, Louisiana, and like Johnson no longer alive.
“I had a really good relationship with those guys,” Raymond said.
Raymond strives to do the same on an impactful, enduring level.
“You want to get to know the players because you expect them to give it all they got for you,” he said. “You have to make sure he knows he can trust.
“You get more out of person if you let them know that you care about them.”
Raymond brings a dash of personality and many years of parenting to the equation, too.
During a recruiting weekend in January, the 52-year-old coach impressed by flashing some moves, including a high kick, from his Omega Psi Phi step show days.
“That move is just one of my frat, me and two other coaches are my brothers,” Raymond said recently. “We were just doing our usual. We were just setting it out. We were just hopping.”
Despite his ability to channel James Brown, Raymond also must remain current, given he has four children ages 34 to 15.
“I got to be able to adjust with them,” he said. “It’s no different than dealing with the guys over here.”
Like that Pro Day at LSU, Mack has watched Raymond make all the right moves for a decade now and sees no sign he’s slowing down. The Gators are glad to be along for the ride.
“Whatever that formula is he came up with it works,” Mack said. “It’s magical to watch. Some people have a knack for it. Some people struggle for it.
“He’s mastered it.”
This article first appeared on OrlandoSentinel.com. Email Edgar Thompson at egthompson@orlandosentinel.com or follow him on Twitter at @osgators.
() | https://www.ocregister.com/2022/03/31/uf-cbs-coach-corey-raymond-brings-pied-piper-appeal-yoda-like-wisdom-to-gators/ | 2022-04-01T01:49:43Z |
President Joe Biden has been blaming our record-breaking high fuel prices on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Even though the invasion obviously exasperates the fuel crises, gas prices have been steadily rising well before the invasion.
The Biden policy of turning to our adversaries to get our oil instead of using our own massive oil reserves is asinine, anti-American and self-destructive. If the Biden regime really and truly wanted to keep the price of gasoline low, his policies would be 180 degrees the opposite of what they are. On day one of his taking over the White House, he immediately and purposely attempted to destroy anything that former President Donald Trump had promised and accomplished to help make America energy independent.
One of the many clearly beneficial policies was the construction of the Keystone Pipeline, which would have provided us over 800,000 barrels of oil, over 11,000 construction jobs, and over $2 billion in earnings for American workers. Killing the pipeline was unbelievable lunacy. The use of fossil fuels, which is undeniably imperative in running our entire economy has been demonized by the leftist-controlled Biden regime.
Gas prices have risen a whopping 48% since Biden took office. It is obvious that Biden’s energy policy is being dictated by the radical green technology environmentalists. It is awful and reprehensible to witness the destruction of our country by the weak, feckless policies of the Biden regime and the left. We need to take our country back now.
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Mayfield Heights | https://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/opinion/letters_to_editor/killing-pipeline-unbelievable-lunacy/article_6ef9e96c-b129-11ec-a671-9f938339e876.html | 2022-04-01T01:49:43Z |
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadcom Inc. (Nasdaq: AVGO) ("Broadcom" or the "Company") announced today the commencement of offers to all eligible holders (together, the "Exchange Offers") of the Company's or its subsidiaries' Existing Notes listed in the table below to exchange Existing Notes for consideration consisting of a combination of up to $2,500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company's new notes due 2037 (the "New Notes") and a cash payment, the complete terms and conditions of which are set forth in an offering memorandum, dated today (the "Offering Memorandum"). Capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Offering Memorandum.
Set forth below is a table summarizing certain material terms of the New Notes to be issued in the Exchange Offers:
The aggregate principal amount of New Notes to be issued pursuant to the Exchange Offers will be subject to a maximum amount of $2,500,000,000 aggregate principal amount.
The following is a summary of certain key terms of the Exchange Offers:
- The Exchange Offers will expire at 12:00 midnight, New York City time, at the end of April 27, 2022, unless extended by the Company (the "Expiration Date").
- Eligible Holders who validly tender and do not validly withdraw their Existing Notes at or prior to the Early Participation Date will receive: (a) New Notes in a principal amount equal to (i) the Total Consideration (as defined below) applicable to such Existing Notes minus (ii) the Cash Component (as defined below), and (b) a cash payment equal to the Cash Component, for each $1,000 principal amount of such Existing Notes tendered and accepted for exchange by the Company.
- Eligible Holders who validly tender and do not validly withdraw their Existing Notes after the Early Participation Date will receive: (a) New Notes in a principal amount equal to (i) the Exchange Consideration (as defined below) applicable to such Existing Notes minus (ii) the Cash Component, and (b) a cash payment equal to the Cash Component, for each $1,000 principal amount of such Existing Notes tendered and accepted for exchange by the Company.
- "Total Consideration" means, as calculated in accordance with the formula set forth in Annex A to the Offering Memorandum, the discounted value of the remaining payments of principal and interest through the maturity date or par call date, as applicable, of the applicable series of Existing Notes (excluding accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the applicable Settlement Date), using a yield equal to the sum of (a) the bid-side yield on the applicable Reference UST Security (as set forth in the tables above with respect to such series of Existing Notes) as calculated by the Dealer Managers (as defined below) in accordance with standard market practice, as of 11:00 a.m. New York City time on April 14, 2022 (such date and time, the "Pricing Time"), as displayed on the Bloomberg Government Pricing Monitor Pages listed in the tables set forth on the cover page of the Offering Memorandum with respect to such series of Existing Notes (or any recognized quotation source selected by the Dealer Managers in their sole discretion if such page is not available or is manifestly erroneous) and (b) the Fixed Spread as set forth in the tables above with respect to such series of Existing Notes. For the avoidance of doubt, the Total Consideration includes the Early Participant Payment, as defined below.
- "Exchange Consideration" means the Total Consideration minus the Early Participant Payment.
- "Cash Component" means the portion of the Total Consideration, or the Exchange Consideration, as applicable, to be paid to holders in cash and is equal to the applicable Total Consideration for the relevant series of Existing Notes minus $1,000. For the avoidance of doubt, the Cash Component payable with respect to each series of Existing Notes validly tendered at or prior to the Early Participation Date, and accepted by us for exchange, will be equivalent to the Cash Component payable with respect to such series of Existing Notes validly tendered after the Early Participation Date and at or prior to the Expiration Date, and accepted by us for exchange.
- "Early Participant Payment" means $50 (payable in applicable New Notes) for each $1,000 principal amount of each series of Existing Notes tendered and not validly withdrawn at or prior to the Early Participation Date.
- The Company will pay interest on the New Notes at a rate per annum equal to (a) the yield, calculated in accordance with standard market practice, that corresponds to the bid-side price of the 1.875% United States Treasury due February 15, 2032 as of the Pricing Time as displayed on the Bloomberg Government Pricing Monitor page FIT1 (or any recognized quotation source selected by us in our sole discretion if such quotation report is not available or is manifestly erroneous), plus (b) a fixed spread of 215 basis points.
- Assuming the Company elects to have an early settlement, settlement for Existing Notes tendered at or prior to the Early Participation Date and accepted by the Company is expected to be April 18, 2022, unless extended by the Company (the "Early Settlement Date"). Settlement for Existing Notes tendered and accepted after the Early Participation Date is expected to be April 29, 2022, unless extended by the Company (the "Final Settlement Date").
- Eligible holders who validly tender and who do not validly withdraw their Existing Notes at or prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on April 13, 2022, unless extended by the Company (the "Early Participation Date"), and whose tenders are accepted for exchange by the Company, will receive the Total Consideration for each $1,000 principal amount of Existing Notes.
- All Eligible Holders whose Existing Notes are accepted in an Exchange Offer will receive a cash payment equal to accrued and unpaid interest on such Existing Notes to, but not including, the applicable Settlement Date in addition to their Total Consideration.
- Tenders of Existing Notes in the Exchange Offers may be validly withdrawn at any time at or prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on April 13, 2022, unless extended by the Company (the "Withdrawal Deadline"), but will thereafter be irrevocable, except in certain limited circumstances where additional withdrawal rights are required by law.
- Consummation of the Exchange Offers is subject to a number of conditions, including, among other things, the issuance of at least $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of New Notes and the Company's determination that New Notes issued on the Final Settlement Date, if any, will be treated as part of the same issue as the New Notes, if any, issued on the Early Settlement Date for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
- The Company will not receive any cash proceeds from the Exchange Offers.
If and when issued, the New Notes will not have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or any state securities laws. The New Notes may not be offered or sold in the United States or to any U.S. persons except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. The Company will enter into a registration rights agreement with respect to the New Notes. The New Notes will be unsecured obligations of the Company and will rank pari passu with all other unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness of the Company.
The Exchange Offers are only made, and copies of the documents relating to the Exchange Offers will only be made available, to a holder of Existing Notes who has certified in an eligibility certification certain matters to the Company, including its status as a "qualified institutional buyer" as defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act, a person other than a "U.S. person" as defined in Rule 902 under the Securities Act or a Canadian "accredited investor" and "permitted client" as defined in National Instrument 45-106—Prospectus Exemptions, Section 73.1(1) of the Securities Act (Ontario) and National Instrument 31-103—Registration Requirements, Exemptions and Ongoing Registrant Obligations. Holders of Existing Notes who desire access to the electronic eligibility form should contact D.F. King & Co., Inc., the information agent (the "Information Agent") for the Exchange Offers, at (866) 416-0577 (U.S. Toll-free) or (212) 269-5550 (Collect). Holders that wish to receive the Offering Documents can certify eligibility on the eligibility website at: http://www.dfking.com/broadcom. In connection with the Exchange Offers, Barclays Capital Inc., BBVA Securities Inc., BNP Paribas Securities Corp., and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC are acting as dealer managers (collectively, the "Dealer Managers").
This news release does not constitute an offer or an invitation by the Company to participate in the Exchange Offers in any jurisdiction in which it is unlawful to make such an offer or solicitation in such jurisdiction. None of Broadcom, the Information Agent or the Dealer Managers makes any recommendation as to whether any eligible holders should participate in the applicable Exchange Offer, and no one has been authorized by any of them to make such a recommendation. Eligible holders must make their own decisions as to whether to exchange their Existing Notes, and if so, the principal amount of such Existing Notes to be exchanged.
About Broadcom Inc.
Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) is a global technology leader that designs, develops and supplies a broad range of semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions. Broadcom's category-leading product portfolio serves critical markets including data center, networking, enterprise software, broadband, wireless, storage and industrial. Our solutions include data center networking and storage, enterprise, mainframe and cyber security software focused on automation, monitoring and security, smartphone components, telecoms and factory automation.
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This announcement contains forward-looking statements (including within the meaning of Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended) concerning Broadcom. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements that address our expected future business and financial performance, the anticipated offerings and use of proceeds, and other statements identified by words such as "will," "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "estimate," "should," "intend," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "aim," and similar words, phrases or expressions. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and beliefs of the management of Broadcom, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, such management, current market trends and market conditions and involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside the Company's and management's control, and which may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on such statements.
Particular uncertainties that could materially affect future results include risks associated with: the COVID-19 pandemic, which has disrupted, and will likely continue to disrupt, normal business activity, and which may have an adverse effect on our results of operations; any loss of our significant customers and fluctuations in the timing and volume of significant customer demand; our dependence on contract manufacturing and outsourced supply chain; our dependency on a limited number of suppliers; government regulations and administrative proceedings, trade restrictions and trade tensions; global economic conditions and concerns; cyclicality in the semiconductor industry or in our target markets; global political and economic conditions; our significant indebtedness and the need to generate sufficient cash flows to service and repay such debt; the amount and frequency of our share repurchase program; dependence on and risks associated with distributors and resellers of our products; dependence on senior management and our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; any acquisitions we may make, such as delays, challenges and expenses associated with receiving governmental and regulatory approvals and satisfying other closing conditions, and with integrating acquired businesses with our existing businesses and our ability to achieve the benefits, growth prospects and synergies expected by such acquisitions; involvement in legal proceedings; quarterly and annual fluctuations in operating results; our ability to accurately estimate customers' demand and adjust our manufacturing and supply chain accordingly; our competitive performance and ability to continue achieving design wins with our customers, as well as the timing of any design wins; prolonged disruptions of our or our contract manufacturers' manufacturing facilities, warehouses or other significant operations; our ability to improve our manufacturing efficiency and quality; our dependence on outsourced service providers for certain key business services and their ability to execute to our requirements; our ability to maintain or improve gross margin; our ability to protect our intellectual property and the unpredictability of any associated litigation expenses; compatibility of our software products with operating environments, platforms or third-party products; our ability to enter into satisfactory software license agreements; availability of third party software used in our products; use of open source code sources in our products; any expenses or reputational damage associated with resolving customer product warranty and indemnification claims; market acceptance of the end products into which our products are designed; our ability to sell to new types of customers and to keep pace with technological advances; our compliance with privacy and data security laws; our ability to protect against a breach of security systems; fluctuations in foreign exchange rates; our provision for income taxes and overall cash tax costs, legislation that may impact our overall cash tax costs and our ability to maintain tax concessions in certain jurisdictions; and other events and trends on a national, regional and global scale, including those of a political, economic, business, competitive and regulatory nature. Many of the foregoing risks and uncertainties are, and will be, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and any worsening of the global business and economic environment as a result.
Our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), which you may obtain for free at the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov, discuss some of the important risk factors that may affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. Actual results may vary from the estimates provided. We undertake no intent or obligation to publicly update or revise any of the estimates and other forward-looking statements made in this announcement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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The meaning and importance of Cesar Chavez Day
SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – Today we celebrate the legacy of labor activist, Cesar Chavez.
Cesar Chavez Day was proclaimed a federal commemorative holiday by president Barack Obama in 2014.
Chavez founded the National Farm Workers Association and won important victories to raise pay and improve working conditions for farm workers in the late 1960s and 70’s.
Chavez died in 1993 and since then most schools along with City and County offices were closed today.
On Good Evening San Diego, KUSI’s Ginger Jeffries talked with Liz Ramirez, CEO of the Chicano Federation, talked about the meaning and importance of Cesar Chavez Day. | https://www.kusi.com/the-meaning-and-importance-of-cesar-chavez-day/ | 2022-04-01T01:49:44Z |
MORGAN CITY, La., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Conrad Industries, Inc. (OTC Pink: CNRD) today announced its 2021 results and backlog.
The Company had net income of $6.5 million and earnings per diluted share of $1.29 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2021 compared to net loss of $4.0 million and loss per diluted share of $0.80 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2020. Net income for 2021 includes other income related to Payment Protection Plan loan forgiveness and Employee Retention Credit. The Company's financial reports are available at www.otcmarkets.com.
Our backlog as of December 31, 2021 was $148.5 million, compared to $183.7 million at December 31, 2020, and $79.2 million at December 31, 2019.
Johnny Conrad, Chairman and CEO stated, "Our results for 2021 reflect a continued challenging operating environment. The improving but uneven pace of pandemic recovery in 2021 was accompanied by sharp increases in steel prices, inflationary price increases in other materials and equipment, supply chain disruptions and a tight labor market."
Mr. Conrad continued, "Although we face substantial uncertainties in our markets, we believe we are well-positioned to take advantage of opportunities when market fundamentals improve. We believe customers have delayed orders due to high steel prices and pandemic uncertainties, and that some of these orders will move forward when steel prices decline or our customers' business opportunities or fleet replacement needs require the vessels. We have seen a continued strong market for dredging and other infrastructure-related vessels, which we expect may continue, supported by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act enacted in 2021. We are also optimistic about opportunities in our repair and conversions segment."
Mr. Conrad concluded, "We are optimistic about our long-term prospects including the recent award of a contract by the U.S. Navy for the design and construction of a Yard, Repair, Berthing and Messing ("YRBM") barge, with options for an additional seven barges. This contract along with the infrastructure and repair markets are encouraging signs for the future of our business."
Conrad Industries, Inc., established in 1948 and headquartered in Morgan City, Louisiana, designs, builds and overhauls tugboats, ferries, liftboats, barges, offshore supply vessels and other steel products for both the commercial and government markets. The company provides both repair and new construction services at its five shipyards located in southern Louisiana and Texas.
Cautionary statement: This press release contains forward-looking statements, which are all statements other than those of historical facts, and reflect our expectations as of the date of this press release about future events. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including risks and uncertainties related to the COVID-19 pandemic, current high steel prices and constrained availability, competition, our reliance on cyclical industries, ability to perform contracts at costs consistent with estimated costs utilized in bidding, and ability to replenish our backlog and compete in changing markets. These and other risks are discussed in more detail in our Annual Report and subsequent reports available on www.otcmarkets.com. Should one or more of these risks materialize, achievement of anticipated results may differ materially from those anticipated. We do not intend to update these forward-looking statements, other than through our regular quarterly and annual reports.
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Re-freeze leads to pileup involving more than a dozen vehicles on I-94 in Maplewood, Minnesota
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MAPLEWOOD, Minnesota (WCCO) — It doesn’t take much to create dangerous driving conditions.
Wet weather and cooler temperatures can cause chaos. Add in rush hour traffic, and you get what happened Thursday morning on Interstate 94 in Maplewood.
MnDOT traffic cameras captured more than a dozen vehicles spinning and crashing into guard rails and each other. The reason? A re-freeze on metro roads.
“Anytime we have temps around 32 degrees and a little precipitation or moisture, those bridge decks will freeze up right away and cause for some slippery conditions,” said Sgt. Troy Christianson with the Minnesota State Patrol.
Losing control on the road is unnerving, but the state patrol says what you do next could save your life. If you’re in a crash, pull over onto the shoulder or an exit ramp — and do not get out of your vehicle.
“We see it quite often where you get out of your vehicle and people are actually struck by the other cars that lose control. So we want to make sure you get your vehicle out of the lane of traffic, stay in your vehicle with your seat belt on, and wait for law enforcement to arrive and make the scene safe,” Christianson said.
As Minnesota continues to thaw out, the best strategy is to plan ahead for you commute. Allow for extra time, more space between you and the car in front of you and go slow. Also, make note of any bridges you might be crossing. Law enforcement says those are the first to get slippery when conditions are right.
The state patrol says to call 911 if you get in a crash. They will ask you a few questions, like if there are any injuries and your location. Then it’s a waiting game until help arrives.
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48 years of service: Say goodbye to Hollowood
Paul Hollowood always expected to spend his professional life racing to emergencies with lights and sirens clearing the path before him.
His plan was to follow his father’s footsteps into the Fire Brigade. “As a kid I spent half my life at the Carlton fire station. When we played footy and cricket out the back, the firefighters would join in.”
The fire service had a father-son rule, which meant Paul was to be fast-tracked into the service. The trouble was you had to be 21 to join and at 16 he was done with school.
His father suggested he join the police as a cadet, learn that trade and then slip over to the fire brigade when the time was right.
“The trouble was that as soon as I joined I found I really loved policing,” he says. And so he stayed - for 48 years, retiring on Friday, April 1, as a superintendent.
While Paul’s career was long and varied, his most important investigation was fire-related, into the 2009 Black Saturday disaster that cost 173 lives.
As an experienced homicide investigator, Hollowood was used to a crime scene that might be the size of a room or a backyard.
The Black Saturday scene was 350,000 hectares - 86 separate sites of blackened, smouldering devastation.
The first challenge was to find and identify victims lost in the furnace. The Victorian Institute of Forensic Services identified every one - a modern scientific miracle.
There were 521 serious injuries, 3394 buildings destroyed and 726 vehicles melted. One way of dealing with the aftermath would have been to decide it was just too big, accept the death toll and complete a general inquiry with broad conclusions.
Instead, it was decided each individual victim and every grieving family was entitled to the truth, resulting in Australia’s biggest police investigation.
Hollowood was then in charge of several investigative units, including the Arson Squad.
“Because of the extreme weather, for about a week before Black Saturday we were aware of the growing risk, but no one was prepared for what happened,” he recalls.
“I was duty Crime Department Superintendent on the day, and it was as bad as it could be. Units were reporting from around the state saying it was utter chaos.”
Police set up the Phoenix Taskforce and initially 400 Crime Department detectives were sent into the field. It would take two years, more than 100,000 investigative hours and result in taking more than 5000 statements.
If each case went before the Coroner in the usual way, the process would have taken years and traumatised thousands of witnesses and family members.
“It soon became apparent that we just couldn’t do this the traditional way,” Hollowood says.
Police experimented with “electronic briefs” that were more than online versions of the vast paper files that would make up one case. The final interactive product was both brilliant and awful.
The before-and-after satellite photos show the lottery that is life and death. There are well-prepared properties, seemingly bushfire-proof, that are obliterated, while others dropped into the scrub, often built without planning permits, are spared.
Click on the mouse and you see a man standing proudly by his house. Click again and a graphic program shows the man trying to save the property, his wife urging him to go, his car idling in the garage if he needs to escape.
Then the call to 000 when he yells above the roar of a wall of fire that he is trapped. Then he is gone.
Instead of having to sit in a sterile courtroom and hear strangers describe their loved ones’ last moments, Hollowood says, “we were able to sit with relatives and explain exactly what happened”.
As a young cop, Hollowood was part of a group that benefited from a change of policy that fast- tracked talented young police into criminal investigations, becoming a detective in Brunswick. Soon he was assigned to homicide and by the age of 32 was running a team as a Detective Senior Sergeant.
In June 1991, six-year-old Sheree Beasley was abducted from outside a Rosebud milk bar, with witnesses saying they saw a distressed girl driven away by a middle-aged man.
Her body was found stuffed in a Red Hill stormwater drain three months later.
Initially the case was treated as an abduction and a taskforce formed to try and find her. After her body was found it became a homicide investigation, with Hollowood in charge.
It would take 18 months to lay charges and Hollowood had to enlist the help of a police killer to resolve the case.
One of the first routine suspects was church elder and convicted sex offender Robert Arthur Selby Lowe. He was telephoned and asked about his movements after his work car, along with 775 others, were flagged as similar to the vehicle in the abduction.
He was called in for a further interview in August but gave an alibi for the day of the crime.
After the body was discovered, Hollowood ordered a review of known suspects: “We kept coming back to Lowe.”
It wasn’t only the police who had their doubts. Lowe occasionally consulted psychotherapist Margaret Hobbs, who became increasingly concerned at the sinister nature of her patient and tipped off police.
Hollowood decided to use a court-approved bug in her office. Lowe, he recalls, used Hobbs as a sounding board, never telling the truth but rehearsing versions of events he could later use if confronted again by police.
After Lowe was charged, Hollowood found another ally. Armed robber Peter Reid, convicted of the 1982 murder of Senior Constable Stephen Henry, gave evidence that Lowe had confessed to him inside jail.
“Lowe was using Reid as a jailhouse lawyer and Reid had no time for a child killer. Reid had done a drafting course in prison and was able to map out the abduction better than some professionals,” says Hollowood.
If you work homicide, you deal with offenders who kill for a variety of reasons. Then there are the stone killers, those who turn murder into business and see life as a tradeable commodity.
None was worse than Alistair Farquhar “Sandy” MacRae, implicated in 20 suspicious deaths.
“I would have to say that he would be Australia’s worst known multiple murderer, and we will never know how many people he has killed. He had no regard for life at all,” says Hollowood.
After quitting as a standover man for Melbourne’s biggest vice ring, MacRae moved to a 10-hectare property at Merbein, near Mildura. This was no retirement move, as he began to lure people to his property on the promise of buying marijuana in order to kill them.
In 1987 police found the body of Domenico Marafiote buried under MacRae’s chicken coop.
Two years earlier MacRae had shot and killed his victim (he had already dug the grave) before driving to Adelaide to kill Marafiote’s parents Carmelo, 69, and Rosa, 70. He was desperate to find the money that Marafiote was to use for the marijuana deal but didn’t find the cash, which was sewn into Rosa’s clothing.
Hollowood says it was over a space of a few years that law enforcement went from a craft for the crafty to a profession. He began in an era when short-tempered detectives in short-sleeved shirts had a tendency to punch suspects with a short right to gather information, and worked through to a time when tertiary-educated investigators drinking short blacks punch a keyboard to gather intelligence.
“The big change was from the early 1980s to the late 1980s. We started taking statements on typewriters and ended with video-recorded interviews. We could only collect blood group samples and there was no DNA. We were only allowed to present black-and-white crime photos because colour ones were considered likely to inflame a jury.
“We moved from caveman days to professional in a few years.”
He learnt it was the cop who went one step further that made the difference, such as the search-and-rescue sergeant called in to look for a body who spotted a tiny piece of rug - “no bigger than a thumb” - stuck on top of a barbed wire fence in arid Mallee country.
Concentrating on the area from the police helicopter he spotted a darker area of disturbed sand. “The victim was buried there, wrapped in the rug. It had caught when the offenders carried him over the fence. I was amazed he could spot the piece on the wire.”
Professional criminals have also changed, Hollowood says. “They robbed banks or were safe-breakers or committed fraud. Now they are opportunistic. They may commit robberies, aggravated burglaries and then frauds.”
Paul Hollowood has a loyal group of police admirers who respect his coolness under pressure, his guidance and his legendary work ethic. He has his detractors as well, those who have been bruised as he has always been more concerned about results than popularity.
One admirer is Assistant Commissioner Bob Hill, who as a young homicide detective learned that with Hollowood the job always came first: “Paul was the consummate professional but a hard taskmaster, who demanded the very best from his staff. If I needed advice, he has always been the first person I turned to.” | https://www.watoday.com.au/national/victoria/48-years-of-service-say-goodbye-to-hollowood-20220330-p5a9cc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed | 2022-04-01T01:49:46Z |
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Scheme to support large electricity users extended till June
A scheme that allows large energy users to buy electricity at capped prices will be extended till June 30 in view of the global energy crunch and the Ukraine crisis.
The Energy Market Authority said on Thursday that the scheme and measures to secure Singapore's energy supply and stabilise the energy market have been extended because of the global energy situation.
But it warned that most consumers will face higher electricity bills when they renew their contracts, or in the case of regulated tariff consumers, during the quarterly tariff adjustments.
950,000 HDB households to receive GST-U-Save rebates in April
About 950,000 Housing Board households will receive their quarterly Goods and Services Tax (GST) Voucher's U-Save rebates in April, the first payout of the fiscal year.
The payments, meant to help lower-and middle-income Singaporeans offset their GST and utility bills, will total $720 million this financial year (FY), the Ministry of Finance said on Thursday.
The total rebates each eligible household will receive in FY2022 range from $440 to $760, depending on the HDB flat type.
300,000 public transport vouchers remain unclaimed
About 300,000 public transport vouchers valued at $30 each, which can be used to top up fare cards or buy monthly concessions passes, have yet to be claimed. They are part of the 600,000 public transport vouchers that the Government made available last December to help households cope with the public transport fare hike.
Households with a monthly income per person of not more than $1,600 are eligible to apply for the vouchers.
Police investigating Honda cars parked in tunnel for illegal photo shoot
The police are investigating reports of a group of Honda Civic drivers who allegedly parked their cars in a public road near Lornie Road for a photo shoot on Saturday.
In images of the gathering uploaded online on Saturday night, at least seven Honda Civics are seen parked in formation in a seemingly empty Sime Road underpass that leads to Kheam Hock Road. It is not clear at what time the incident occurred.
Golden Mile Complex gets $700m collective sale offer
An offer of $700 million has been made for Golden Mile Complex in Beach Road, following extensive private treaty negotiations for the iconic development, which was put up for collective sale last year at a reserve price of $800 million.
According to a March 28 letter to the owners of Golden Mile Complex, the collective sale committee entered into a conditional agreement with a consortium comprising Far East Organization and Perennial Holdings.
The tender closed on Feb 28.
Pofma warning given to woman who claimed KKH child death was covered up
A conditional warning has been given to a Singaporean woman who claimed last August that a child died of Covid-19 at KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH) and it was deliberately not reported.
The Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (Pofma) Office said on Thursday that it found that the 47-year-old woman had concocted the false statement based on hearsay from an acquaintance. | https://www.tamilmurasu.com.sg/tabla/singapore/scheme-support-large-electricity-users-extended-till-june | 2022-04-01T01:49:46Z |
Dallas actress Linda Gray spent a lot of on-screen time at the iconic Southfork Ranch in North Texas. But you may not have known that Gray has lived for decades at her own ranch — a ranch that’s now on the market for nearly $3 million.
Gray — who portrayed Sue Ellen Ewing, the long-suffering, alcoholic wife of Larry Hagman’s conniving J.R. Ewing on the long-running nighttime soap opera Dallas — just put her Santa Clarita, California, ranch up for sale at an asking price of $2.995 million. Gray, 81, has lived there for nearly 50 years.
Named Oak Tree Ranch, the property is home to many centuries-old oak trees. It’s situated in the Canyon Country neighborhood of Santa Clarita, about 37 miles north of Los Angeles.
According to TopTenRealEstateDeals.com, Gray and her late husband, art director and photographer Ed Thrasher, stumbled upon the ranch when they were helping friends from Tennessee look for a ranch to buy in Southern California. The couple ended up purchasing the property and dubbed it Oak Tree Ranch.
The ranch offers 4,800 square feet of living space, with a total of five bedrooms and four bathrooms in the main house and guesthouse. The late modernist architect A. Quincy Jones designed the three-bedroom, midcentury modern main home.
Built in 1973, the gated three-acre equestrian estate features horse stables, a tack room and barn, a tennis court, a swimming pool with a spa, organic gardens, a koi pond, and a chicken coop. One of the highlights is the primary kitchen, designed by prominent Southern California architect Josh Schweitzer.
“In the many years she has lived in the home, Gray hasn’t missed a detail when it comes to adding day-to-day livability to the house,” TopTenRealEstateDeals.com says.
The listing agents for the property are Billy Rose, Natasha Sizlo, and Andea Korchek, all of The Agency.
Dallas, which aired on CBS from 1978 to 1991, was filmed at Southfork Ranch, located in the Collin County town of Parker. The wildly popular series spawned two movies and a 21st century TV reboot. Entrepreneur Rex Maughan, who died last year, bought Southfork in 1992.
“Tourists are still attracted to the nostalgia of Dallas,” says the ranch’s website, “and Southfork’s unique facilities have created an internationally respected conference and event center for meeting planners.” | https://dallas.culturemap.com/news/real-estate/03-31-22-dallas-star-linda-gray-oak-tree-ranch-southern-california-for-sale-3-million-southfork/ | 2022-04-01T01:49:47Z |