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Ciera Breland disappearance: Missing Indiana woman 'scared' by husband, texts say
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. - Ciera Breland said her husband "scared" her about six months before she disappeared, according to texts obtained by FOX 5 Atlanta.
Ciera, a mother and lawyer from Indiana, went to Johns Creek to visit her mother-in-law with her husband, Xavier Breland, and their 5-month-old son. The last time investigators were able to verify her location was in a surveillance video that showed Ciera at 7:17 p.m. on Feb. 24 leaving her mother-in-law's home in the Highgate Manor Court in the Parsons Walk subdivision in Johns Creek.
Xavier Breland was arrested for an outstanding warrant in Coweta County in March. He reported her missing on Feb. 26, when he said he saw her leave their home in Carmel, Indiana, a little after 10 p.m. to walk to a store.
In a conversation between Ciera and her cousin, Shelby Campbell, about Xavier in August 2021, the now missing woman said, "I'm seeing things that scare me a lot for a future with him and they aren't the kinds of things that you can accept and live with."
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT CIERA BRELAND'S DISAPPEARANCE
In another text, Ciera told Campbell, "I’m really scared and idk what to do."
Ciera told Campbell she planned to leave Xavier and stay with family in Georgia, but she was determined to take her son with her.
In one of the final texts between the cousins, Ciera said, "I’m at Xavier’s mom’s house…he won’t give me Jaxson so I’m waiting to get him so I can leave."
"Those were just text messages, we had conversations all the time, and the slightest thing went wrong in either of our lives, and we would call each other," Campbell said. "So you can imagine, we talked a lot about what was going on in her life and the turmoil in her relationship."
Campbell said Ciera expressed concerns for her own safety and thought Xavier might do something to her before the trip to Johns Creek. Campbell said Ciera recorded videos of Xavier being violent toward her, which Campbell shared with police.
"She would say, ‘I think he’s going to really hurt me,'" Campbell said. "And I said something back to her and she said, ‘Shelby, I’m not kidding. I genuinely think he's capable of doing something very bad to me,' which is why she sent me those messages."
Missing person's case opened for Ciera Breland
Xavier Breland filed a missing person's report on Feb. 26 stating he saw his wife, Ciera, leave their home in the Brookstone Park of Carmel subdivision in Carmel, Indiana, a little after 10 p.m. to walk to an area store. The police report states she was wearing a black top and purple shorts in temperatures that were in the mid-to-upper 20s that night. Ciera left behind her 5-month-old son, her dog, her cellphones, ID and credit cards.
Family members said police told them she never arrived at the store and there was no surveillance video of her inside the store. Xavier's father, who lives in the same neighborhood told police he had not seen her either, according to media reports. In fact, police have not revealed any physical evidence that confirms she returned to Indiana. John Creek police said surveillance video caught Ciera at 7:17 p.m. on Feb. 24 leaving her mother-in-law's home located in the Highgate Manor Court in the Parsons Walk subdivision in Johns Creek. That is the last time investigators were able to verify her location.
A few days after Ciera was reported missing, Xavier was taken into custody in Indiana on an outstanding warrant out of Georgia. Investigators officially named him a person of interest, but have not charged him in connection to her disappearance.
The couple's son was initially placed in state custody following his father's arrest, but Ciera's parents traveled to Indiana to try to obtain custody.
Ciera Breland told family members she was moving back to Georgia
Xavier's charges in Georgia of violating a family violence order, aggravated stalking, and harassing phones calls are not related to Ciera or her disappearance, but they have compounded her family's worst fears.
The night before she headed to her mother-in-law's home, Ciera had asked her father if she could move back into his home in Cleveland, Georgia, telling him she had no intention of going back to Indiana with Xavier. That was just a little over a year after she married Xavier and five months after her son was born. She said she wanted to have a fresh start back in her home state. Family members have said they were concerned about violence in the relationship and said Ciera even had a burner phone in case she needed to reach her family in an emergency.
According to reports, Ciera was going down with Xavier to his mother-in-law's home and was expected back the next day in north Georgia.
Her family hasn't seen her since.
Search for Ciera Breland
Her family members have been searching for her, passing out flyers, and begging anyone who may have seen her car driving around the week of Feb. 20 to call investigators. Ciera was driving a white 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan with Georgia tag RMB 5869 with a Florida State University Law School frame surrounding the license plate.
Ciera is described by police as being 5-feet tall and weighing about 120 pounds with blonde hair.
A $10,000 reward is being offered by the FBI for information leading authorities to Ciera.
Anyone with information surrounding the case is asked to call Corporal Rozier with the Johns Creek Police Department at 678-372-8046, the Carmel Police Department at (317) 571-2580, Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-TIPS (8477), the Georgia Bureau of Investigation tip line at 1-800-597-TIPS(8477) or the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (225-5324).
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For the first time in California's 171-year history, a woman has signed a bill into state law. Gov. Gavin Newsom normally signs the laws in California, but he left the state on Wednesday night for a family vacation in Central and South America. State law requires Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis to act as governor until he returns. The Legislature on Thursday morning passed a bill to extend a law preventing some renters from being evicted until the end of June, the AP reports. The bill had to be signed into law on Thursday because the old law was set to expire, and tens of thousands of renters could have been evicted starting Friday.
It ended up being an historic moment for the nation's most populous state, which despite its reputation as the country's progressive powerhouse has never elected a woman as governor. "It was very humbling. And I did feel that sense of history," said Kounalakis, who also signed a separate bill relating to elections on Thursday. "For many years women have been writing legislation ... but no woman has ever signed a bill into law. And it felt like a moment in history that we should recognize as important." California is one of 19 states that have never elected a woman as governor.
Historically, women don't run for governor at the same rate as they do other offices, said Jean Sinzdak, of the Center for American Women in Politics at Rutgers University. She said women usually make up about 25% of gubernatorial candidates nationwide. It's one reason there have been just 45 women who served as governors in US history. "People have these kind of unconscious biases, even against women in the executive position when they are the boss," said Kim Nalder, professor of political science at California State University, Sacramento. "When they are members of a legislature they are members of a group. That plays into the positive stereotypes people have about women being good at collaboration."
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Church Street cycle track construction moving closer to Commerce Drive
Church Street cycle track construction in the city of Decatur on Feb. 6, 2022. Photo by Dean Hesse.This story has been updated.
Decatur, GA — The Church Street cycle track construction is inching closer to the intersection with Commerce Drive in Decatur. Drivers can expect to see many traffic cones in the area, rerouting traffic to limited lanes.
The project is about 25% completed at this point, Deputy City Manager Hugh Saxon said. Construction began around Dec. 1, 2021, and Lewallen, the contractor for the project, has about another 13 months to finish the work.
Lewallen Construction will also build the Commerce Drive segment connecting Clairemont with Church.
“The project limits are the Medlock/Forkner intersection and the Clairemont/Commerce Drive intersection,” he said. “The project includes intersection improvements to reduce crossing distances and eliminate vehicle ‘slip’ lanes at the Clairemont/Commerce and Church Street/Commerce intersections, permanently reduces Church Street to 2 vehicle lanes, with new, wider sidewalks and a one-way ‘cycle track’ (also known as a “protected bike lane”) on each side of Commerce Drive and Church Street.”
New trees will also be planted along Church Street to help turn the corridor into a parkway.
Saxon previously said that “all construction of this type is noisy, messy and inconvenient.”
Work is expected to be finished in June 2023.
The Decatur City Commission approved the project plans in May 2021. But the project began about 11 years ago. The city went through various rounds of funding options with the Georgia Department of Transportation. When the city had the plans completed about three years ago, it took them the remaining time to obtain all the necessary construction easements, Saxon said at the May 3, 2021, city commission meeting.
The bike and pedestrian improvements on Church Street will complete the final segment of dedicated bike travel lanes from the PATH Stone Mountain trail.
The on-street parking on Church Street won’t exist when the cycle track project is finished.
“Most of the on-street parking will be removed when the cycle track is built on Church Street,” Saxon previously said. “There will be [three to four] permanent spaces located right at Glenlake Pool and about 10 permanent spaces just south of Geneva Street, but the cycle track generally will take up the area now used for on-street parking.”
The city will redirect Glenlake visitors to park on the cemetery drive next to Glenlake Park if on-site parking isn’t available.
“This area can provide parking for 30-35 vehicles and is accessible via a short walkway directly to Glenlake,” Saxon said. “There is also a smaller parking lot near the dog park at the end of Norris Street. This information will be communicated to all city tennis teams as well as opposing teams from outside of the city.”
The total project budget is $3.2 million, with $2.6 million in federal funds allocated by the Atlanta Regional Commission through its Livable Centers Initiative grant process, and a $600,000 local match from the city of Decatur.
Editor Dan Whisenhunt and writer Cathi Harris contributed to this article.
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Congratulations, local Kiwanis clubs
Longevity is something to be applauded, and that certainly was celebrated Thursday when two local Kiwanis clubs observed something quite special — their 100th anniversary. The Toronto Kiwanis Club, led by President Jim Orsini, was established Jan. 31, 1922, and the Steubenville Kiwanis Club, led by President Melissa Greco, only days...
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Former President Trump senior adviser Jared Kushner provided "helpful" information to the Democratic-led House panel investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, a member of the panel said.
Kushner, married to Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump, who was also a senior adviser, is the most high profile member of Trump's inner circle known to have appeared before the committee.
He voluntarily appeared for a remote interview that started at 10 a.m. and lasted at least into the early afternoon hours, several sources familiar with the committee's work said.
Kushner's meeting came two months after the panel asked Ivanka Trump to voluntarily appear before the committee. Chairman Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., said Ivanka Trump and the committee are engaged in conversations, but no final plan has been reached on her appearance.
"The expectation is that it will take place, as to when I can't tell you right now, I know we are engaging her as a committee," Thompson said on Wednesday.
Virginia Democratic Rep. Elaine Luria told NPR the conversation with Kushner was "helpful." She told MSNBC that Kushner was able to substantiate information and provide his own take on different reports on the Jan. 6 attack.
Luria said it's valuable to hear firsthand accounts from witnesses such as Kushner directly.
"I think that the committee really appreciates hearing information directly from people who have relevant facts about January 6, and the fact that Jared Kushner came as a witness is helpful to building the story of our investigation," Luria said.
One source familiar with the committee's discussions but unable to speak on the record said there were details that Kushner couldn't remember but the source noted that like other witnesses, it has been more than a year since the attack on the Capitol and it is not uncommon for some to not recall some specifics.
Kushner was traveling back from Saudi Arabia on Jan. 6, 2021, but Thompson said he believes that he could help the committee understand more about the events that led up to that day.
"We think because he was an integral part of the administration, it's, I think, important for us to find out if he knew anything about the planning before January 6 and to get it from him," Thompson said.
Thompson, who was not at House votes on Thursday and voted by proxy, had said a day earlier if Kushner's interview went well, the panel would ask for additional communication details, such as call and text message records.
Thompson had previously waved off interest in Kushner but said the committee's staff has continued to reach out to potential witnesses.
"We have an excellent staff, and staff has been actively engaging a number of witnesses, including individuals or their attorneys and Kushner's attorney will be the same," Thompson told NPR on Wednesday.
The White House on Wednesday said it had waived executive privilege claims for Kushner and Ivanka Trump, allowing them to share certain details with the panel.
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Mark Ibañez's 'Vinyl Room' shows his first love was music before sports
OAKLAND, Calif. - "Music was my first love before sports. I was a Beatlemaniac," says KTVU's sports director Mark Ibañez.
That's no surprise to viewers who relished Ibañez's broadcasts during the pandemic from his record-lined man cave, better known as the "Vinyl Room."
After nearly 43 years, much like a needle riding the groove to a record’s edge, Mark's spin at KTVU is coming to an end. He's leaving the station this week, but as he reflects on this peculiar timing and the world's uncertainties, he's proud of this reinvigorated and reinvented bond through music with his audience. The Vinyl Room after all is an extension of his personality.
When the lights and camera turn on, viewers who catch a glimpse of the Vinyl Room almost get to play a fun game with his veritable jukebox of smash hits that show his eclectic taste. What’s he going to display? What albums might you recognize?
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In March 2020, he was very wrong, as many were, when he thought the pandemic lockdown would only entail talking about sports from home for a couple of weeks. Instead, reports from living rooms and other intimate spaces became the norm for more than a year. For some viewers, it showed that we were resilient and could adapt under extreme circumstances. Ibañez took it to heart.
"If I’m going to be doing this, I take a lot of pride in setting up a professional space that speaks to my personality," he said. "I wanted something that looked fun and professional. I love music."
And it shows. He seems to have it all, but by his official count, there are approximately 500 long play records in his collection. He's displayed The Eagles’ ‘Hotel California’, Etta James, Michael Jackson’s ‘Off the Wall’, E-40, Dolly Parton, Maxwell, Madonna, Keb’ Mo’, Pink Floyd, Nas, Lionel Richie, Stevie Nicks, The Rolling Stones, Ray Charles, and of course, his favorites: The Beatles.
In a previously aired segment about the Vinyl Room's mystique, he said his mom waited two hours in line at a small San Rafael record store in 1967 to buy him a copy of The Fab Four’s psychedelic masterpiece, ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’. That’s one album he always has on display.
He recalls how they made their television debut on The Ed Sullivan Show when he was in the 4th grade. He said he told his mom to call him inside when the Beatles came on. He considers that a defining moment growing up that showed him there was, "something bigger in the world than [his] San Rafael backyard."
Like many others from his generation, the Beatles, led to the Stones, which led to the Doors and so on. That was the beginning of his collection that skewed towards what would eventually get labeled, classic rock. He says the scratchy vinyl sounds bring up so many memories.
"It was about four years ago, my 94-year-old mom was cleaning out her house's attic and garage and asked, ‘What do you wanna do with the albums?’" He thought, "Damn, it would look cool to frame these or put them on the wall. I started to buy new vinyl."
He’s not alone. Vinyl's resurgence has been a long-time coming. Once an almost obsolete format, a recent report shows an astonishing increase in U.S. vinyl record sales from 21.5 million in 2020 to 41.7 million in 2021. For many, deep listening was a major mood during pandemic times and vinyl may be more conducive to being consumed that way.
Now he frequents a couple of record stores in Napa, including Right On!!! Records, where the motto is, "There’s no such thing as a bad record." Serendipitously, his man-cave room was built and finished about a month before COVID-19 reached the U.S. and forced the lockdown.
The feedback was immediate. "I’d get five or six people who emailed to ask for a video of what the Vinyl Room looked like, how I built the shelves. It was mind-boggling to me," he said.
"People would make requests and comment on how I would decide [what goes on the walls]," Ibañez said "I was like a DJ. People would request particular albums on my wall."
For those paying close attention, Ibañez confirms his rotating arrangement of albums was based on musicians in the news, their notable birthdays, and untimely deaths.
He’d tribute Elton John’s tour announcement, the anniversary of Prince’s death, and the passing of Eddie Van Halen. "If there was something I’d missed, I’d get criticism," Ibañez said.
One of those critics was a musician with Bay Area ties. Ibañez says he received an unexpected package from UPS. He was shocked to open it. It was four Tim McGraw LPs with a note, "More country on the Vinyl Room wall!" McGraw’s father, Tug McGraw, was a former baseball relief pitcher from Vallejo.
And that’s not the only swag he’s received. Over the past two years, he estimates viewers have sent him about 100 albums he’s added to his collection.
"The coolest thing about it is, all the records they sent all came with a story on why it was important to them," Ibañez said.
There's a close relationship between sports and music, not all of it praiseworthy. Remember the old ‘Jock Jams’ compilation series albums with anthems by Gary Glitter? Or how Queen’s "We Are the Champions" has by now become a sports-entertainment cliché?
On a local level, Mark recalls how Kool & The Gang’s "Celebration", "just became a thing," with the Oakland A’s at some point. Similarly, Golden State Warriors used the Rolling Stones’ ‘80s hit, "Start Me Up" to get the crowd going.
"In my job, I’ve had the opportunity to meet so many musicians. They always want to talk about sports and I wanna talk about music. There’s an intrinsic connection there." As a kid, he learned sports exemplified external uncontrolled emotions. But it was music, and for him, lyrics by the likes of Bob Dylan and Jackson Browne, that honed in on untapped cerebral content.
"That helped connect me to other emotions – untapped an avenue of understanding my own emotions – a visceral feeling," Ibañez said. "Music gives goosebumps, melancholy. Sports is more of a raw emotion."
He notes the KTVU demographic is probably closer to his age; perhaps part of the reason so many got a kick out of his classic-rock collection. But on the flip side, he says some of his veteran colleagues had extra time over the last two years to reflect on their own lives and careers and on what’s important. For Ibañez, "getting to stay home and be with family" was something he learned to appreciate in a whole new way.
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In his own words, his renewed bond with the viewers is something that goes beyond wins and losses. It’s something he considers, "an absolute career highlight." And with that, he can truly retire to the Vinyl Room and listen to the same Magnavox record player his parents bought in 1964, the one he’s changed the needle on at least a dozen times, play a scratchy memory and make some new ones. | https://www.ktvu.com/news/mark-ibanezs-vinyl-room-shows-his-first-love-was-music-before-sports | 2022-04-01T02:03:23Z |
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – Vincent E. Poyssick, Sr., 73, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on March 29, 2022.
Vincent was born on January 14, 1949 in Iselin, New Jersey, a son of the late George and Filomena (Mazzerelli) Poyssick.
He was a self employed mechanic and could fix just about anything you could think of.
Vincent was prankster with a huge heart. He would tease his family while he was teaching them life lessons. His house was the place to be and many of the neighborhood kids knew him as “dad”. He was a true patriarch that will be dearly missed by all those who were lucky enough to know him.
Vincent leaves behind to cherish his memory, his beloved wife, the former Virginia McCutcheon, whom he married November 3, 1972, his children, Jeanie (Mohamed) Mekni, Vincent Jr., Thomas (Joanne), Sherry, Jason (Melanie), Becky, David “Bub” (Jamika), Michelle Grigsby and Alfred Hall, his grandchildren, Amber (Mike), Samanatha, Kaitlin, Christian, Kyle, Thomas Jr., Josie, Dominic Jr., Sunnie, Jayden, Shania, David Jr., Justice, Jade, Gage, Daveon, Jamia, and Jazz’a-lynn, his great grandchildren, Thomas III, Amelia and Olive, several nieces and nephews including Arthur Poyssick and Michael McCutcheon and his sisters and brother-in law, Ruth Blalock, Debbie McCutcheon, Terry Lewis, Shirley Macovitz and Howard McCutcheon.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, George, Arthur, Edward, Anthony, Theresa and Elizabeth “Betty” Poyssick.
Per Vincent’s wishes, he will be cremated and there will be no services or calling hours.
Arrangements are being handled by the Wasko Funeral Home.
The family requests that any material contributions be made to the funeral home to help defray costs, which can be done directly on their website, www.waskofamily.com.
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Auburn has landed one of the nation’s best high school prospects, as five-star center Yohan Traore announced his commitment to Auburn on Thursday. The 6-foot-10 center originally from France chose Auburn over Gonzaga, Michigan and Texas Tech.
Traore was previously committed to LSU and head coach Will Wade. After LSU received a notice of allegations from the NCAA and fired Wade in early March, Traore decommited and Auburn worked on bringing him to the Plains.
Traore is rated as the No. 1 player in Arizona, the No. 4 center in the class of 2022 and the No. 15 player overall, according to 247Sports composite rankings.
The big man is only the program’s fourth five-star signee out of high school of all-time, joining Jabari Smith, Sharife Cooper and Mustapha Heron. Pearl and his staff recruited all of Auburn’s previous five-star prospects. Walker Kessler was a five-star in high school but came to Auburn as a transfer from North Carolina.
Currently, Pearl and the Tigers have two other players in their class of 2022.
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Chance Westry is a four-star small forward from Arizona. Westry is the No. 2 player in the state, No. 9 small forward and No. 31 player in the class of 2022, according to 247Sports composite rankings.
Auburn’s other 2022 signee is point guard Tre Donaldson from Florida. The 6-foot-1 guard is the No. 18 point guard, No. 2 player in Florida and the No. 129 player in the nation, according to 247Sports composite rankings.
Traore, Westry and Donaldson will join an Auburn team that is coming off a 2021 season which saw the Tigers win the SEC regular-season championship for just the fourth time in program history. Auburn finished the season with a 28-6 record and made it to the NCAA Tournament’s Round of 32 before falling to Miami. | https://dothaneagle.com/sports/college/auburn/5-star-prep-basketball-recruit-commits-to-auburn/article_ad3c6e70-b156-11ec-8cdf-3f3d4faa0c23.html | 2022-04-01T02:03:24Z |
This spring brings celebrations of jazz, wine, fashion and more to the Lake Geneva area.
Between April and June is a slew of events such as Lake Geneva’s Bacon Fest, Jazz Fest, Restaurant Week, Spring Fashion Week and the Lake Geneva Jaycees Pug & Grub Crawl.
The following listing contains information about 14 of these area events.
1. Bunny Train — April 9, 10 and 16, at 9 and 10:30 a.m., noon and 1:30 and 3 p.m., East Troy Railroad Museum, 2002 Church St., East Troy, 262-642-3263, easttroyrr.org. Tickets: $9 toddlers, $15 children, $19 adults, $14 East Troy Railroad Museum members.
All aboard for family fun on the East Troy Bunny Train. Take a ride on a historic train to the Elegant Farmer in Mukwonago. Along the way, there will be coloring activities and a scavenger hunt out the window. Jelly beans for all. On the return trip, take a photo with the Easter Bunny himself. Child and toddler ticket holders will receive a stuffed bunny.
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2. Restaurant Week — April 23-May 1, various area establishments, visitlakegeneva.com.
Explore new eateries and return to old favorites either to dine in or carry out. Restaurant Week shines the spotlight on 28 participating establishments in Lake Geneva, Williams Bay, Fontana and Delavan.
3. Spring Fashion Week — April 27-30, participating businesses in Downtown Lake Geneva, streetsoflakegeneva.com. Tickets range from free to $40.
Four days of shopping, demos and VIP treatment as participants shop over 25 Lake Geneva boutiques and stores.
There are three ticket levels for the event. Complimentary ticket allows one to shop, receive a passport with specials at each participating location, enter a drawing for giveaways, access to the VIP Lounge Selfie Station and access to other demos and specials at participating boutiques and salons.
With a $25 VIP Fashion ticket, one can enjoy the same amenities as the complimentary ticket plus receive a welcome giveaway Glam Bag, attend a meet-and-greet with Midwest fashion bloggers.
In addition to the previous amenities, the $40 ULTRA VIP Fashion ticket entitles the participant to attend the Edie Boutique Fashion Show April 28, from 6 to 9 p.m. The show features a DJ, complimentary wine and more. Only 50 ULTRA VIP tickets will be sold.
4. Sock Hop Night — April 30, 6-10 p.m., Walworth County Fairgrounds Activity Center, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. Tickets: $10 per person. Purchase tickets in advance at the Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce.
Elkhorn American Legion hosts the event, featuring music by the Larry Lynne Band. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Food and drinks sold separately.
5. Elkhorn Chamber Annual Golf Outing — May 11, noon-7 p.m., Evergreen Golf Club, N6246 Highway 12, Elkhorn, elkhornchamber.com. Fees: $30 dinner only, $110 single golfer, business packages ranging from $450-$550.
An 18-hole scramble followed by a steak cookout at this Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Center event, which includes live music, raffle and hole prizes and golf awards.
6. Pub & Grub Crawl — May 13-15, various establishments, pubcrawl.lakegenevajaycees.org. Wristbands: $25. Baggo Tourney Team Bundle, including wristbands: $90. Sales end May 13.
Drink, sample select menus and listen to live music to raise money for Walworth County veterans during the Lake Geneva Jaycees’ third annual Pub & Grub Crawl.
The Pub & Grub Baggo Tourney starts May 14 at 11:30 a.m. at the Lake City Social Entertainment Pavilion.
On May 13, there will be a pre-registration and kickoff event hosted by Lake City Social with live music. A Jameson Girls-led crawl through Lake Geneva is May 14. So far, over 20 area establishments are participating.
7. Lake Geneva Women’s Weekend — May 13-15, various Lake Geneva area locations, lakegenevawomensweekend.com. Tickets: $65.
This year, the Geneva Lake Women’s Association has a Roaring ‘20s theme for the three-day event. Workshop, wellness events, a cocktail cruise on Geneva Lake and more is planned. See story in this week’s Resorter for more details.
8. Lake Geneva Bacon Fest — May 14, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; and May 15, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Flat Iron Park, 201 Wrigley Drive, Lake Geneva, baconfestwi.com. Tickets: $5 per person.
Now a two-day event. A festival of specialty bacon-related foods, live music, family games and more. See story in this week’s Resorter for more about Bacon Fest.
9. Salt The Rim Par-Tee — May 14, 1-5 p.m., Majestic Oaks at Lake Lawn Resort, 2400 E. Geneva St., Delavan, lakelawnresort.com. Cost: $189 per twosome.
It’s a golf party. Participants can snack and sip their way through a shotgun scramble, enjoying tacos, quesadillas, margaritas and more. Register online.
10. Elkhorn Antique Flea Market — May 15, June 26, 7 a.m., Walworth County Fairgrounds, elkhornantiquefleamarket.com. Tickets: $5.
One of Walworth County’s largest flea markets begins its 2022 season. Market dates are rain or shine, with over 500 dealers inside and outside on the fairgrounds. Free parking, food and refreshments. The market also has dates in August and September.
11. Lake Geneva Jazz Fest — May 20, 4-11 p.m.; May 21, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; and May 22, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Lake Geneva House of Music, N3241 County Road H, Town of Geneva, lgjazzfest.com. Tickets: $10 advance, single-day admission for ages 12 and older; $15 single day admission day of show; $25 advance, weekend pass. Free to ages 12 and younger.
Three days of good food, family fun and a variety of jazz music ranging from fusion to New Orleans-style brass and zydeco. Over 10 performers, including Ludy and the Tunes, Yves Francois, Charlie Wooten, Zydefunk and Underground Sound Jazz.
This is a new event by House of Music, the Lake Geneva Tourism Commission and the Wisconsin Valley Media Group, parent company of the Lake Geneva Regional News.
12. Spring Food Truck Festival — May 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Veterans Park, 100 W. Walworth St., Elkhorn, elkhornchamber.com.
Over 20 food trucks will be on the streets of Elkhorn, along with games and live music.
13. Streets of Lake Geneva Wine Walk — May 22, noon-5 p.m., Downtown Lake Geneva, streetsoflakegeneva.com. Advance tickets: $39, or $15 for designated drivers. Registration opens April 1.
Stroll the streets of Lake Geneva, sampling wines along the way. Ticket includes a 4-oz. stemless wine glass, samples and snacks, a brochure with the map of participating vendors, the required wristband and a complimentary goodie bag. Designated drivers will receive bottled water and snacks.
Participants must be age 21 and older. Over 25 businesses have already joined the event, from which proceeds will go to the Never Say Never Playland project.
14. Open Arms Free Clinic Annual Golf Outing — June 7, Hawk’s View Golf Club, 7377 Krueger Road, Lake Geneva, openarmsfreeclinic.org/events. Registration starts April 1, limit to 144 golfers. Email info@openarmsfreeclinic.org with questions.
Registration starts 10 a.m., followed by a noon shotgun start. Cocktails at a cash bar and dinner buffet begins at 5:30 p.m. | https://lacrossetribune.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/14-spring-lake-geneva-area-events-and-festivals-in-2022/article_dc02cc71-65bf-5da1-9577-cf3b18889408.html | 2022-04-01T02:03:24Z |
UPDATE: March 31, 2022
The jury returned a guilty verdict in the case of Michael Mosley for all four charges.
- First Degree Murder (Count 1) -Guilty
- First Degree Murder (Count 2) – Guilty
- Attempted First Degree Murder (Count 3) – Guilty
- Assault (Count 4) – Guilty
Sentencing for Mosley is set for May 23.
UPDATE: March 30, 2022
Day 3 of the trial has concluded. On Wednesday, the jury heard more witness testimony from friends of Clay Beathard and Paul Trapeni, security guards from the Dogwood Bar, as well as Daniel Sevilla and Jaycie Harper, who had come to The Dogwood Bar with Michael Mosley.
Mosley is accused of stabbing Beathard, Trapeni and AJ Betherum. Mosley’s attorney Ken Quillen has argued his client was acting in self-defense.
The trial will continue at 8:30am Thursday morning.
Original Story
The trial for Michael Mosley, who is accused of killing Clayton Beathard and Paul Trapeni III, both of Williamson County, outside a Nashville bar in December 2019, has begun.
Michael Mosley is charged with two counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder.
Beathard and Trapeni were fatally stabbed during a fight around 2:50 a.m. on December 21. Their friend Aj Bethurum also suffered serious injuries.
The incident involved several persons outside the Dogwood Bar & Grill, located at 1907 Division Street in Nashville. At the time, Metro police reported the fatal stabbings appeared to have resulted from an argument over a woman that began inside Dogwood Bar and then turned physical when the parties went outside.
Beathard, Trapeni and Bethurum were all graduates of Battle Ground Academy. The three of them, along with a small group of their high school classmates, were hanging out together at the Dogwood Bar over Christmas break.
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Empire (TSE:EMP.A) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price
What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Typically, we'll want to notice a trend of growing return on capital employed (ROCE) and alongside that, an expanding base of capital employed. Basically this means that a company has profitable initiatives that it can continue to reinvest in, which is a trait of a compounding machine. So on that note, Empire (TSE:EMP.A) looks quite promising in regards to its trends of return on capital.
Understanding Return On Capital Employed (ROCE)
For those that aren't sure what ROCE is, it measures the amount of pre-tax profits a company can generate from the capital employed in its business. Analysts use this formula to calculate it for Empire:
Return on Capital Employed = Earnings Before Interest and Tax (EBIT) ÷ (Total Assets - Current Liabilities)
0.10 = CA$1.3b ÷ (CA$16b - CA$3.7b) (Based on the trailing twelve months to January 2022).
Therefore, Empire has an ROCE of 10%. That's a relatively normal return on capital, and it's around the 11% generated by the Consumer Retailing industry.
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What Can We Tell From Empire's ROCE Trend?
We like the trends that we're seeing from Empire. The data shows that returns on capital have increased substantially over the last five years to 10%. The company is effectively making more money per dollar of capital used, and it's worth noting that the amount of capital has increased too, by 101%. This can indicate that there's plenty of opportunities to invest capital internally and at ever higher rates, a combination that's common among multi-baggers.
In Conclusion...
A company that is growing its returns on capital and can consistently reinvest in itself is a highly sought after trait, and that's what Empire has. Since the stock has returned a staggering 137% to shareholders over the last five years, it looks like investors are recognizing these changes. Therefore, we think it would be worth your time to check if these trends are going to continue.
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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously Thursday to endorse the African Union’s new transitional mission in Somalia and authorized it to take action against al-Qaida and Islamic State extremist groups and conduct a phased handover of security responsibilities to Somalia’s government.
The African Union Transitional Mission in Somalia, known as ATMIS, replaces the African Union Mission in Somalia, known as AMISOM, which has been in the Horn of Africa nation for 15 years trying to build lasting peace and security.
While the resolution adopted by the council recognizes significant changes in the security situation since it authorized AMISOM in February 2007 and improvements in Somalia’s capability to respond to security challenges, it also reaffirms “the need to combat terrorist threats by all means.”
Only in the past few years has Somalia begun to find its footing after three decades of chaos from warlords to the al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab extremist group and the emergence of Islamic State-linked extremist groups. Last year, a political crisis further postponed long-delayed elections and lower house elections which were to be completed on March 15 are still not complete, further delaying the vote for a new president.
The British-drafted resolution authorizes the new ATMIS mission to support the Somali forces “in providing security for the political process at all levels.”
The Security Council underscored that completing the electoral process without further delay and achieving “a peaceful transition of power” will help Somalia move ahead with its national priorities and support its 2021 transition plan which outlines steps toward the gradual handover of responsibilities for security from international forces to the government.
The council reiterated its objective “of enabling Somalia to take full responsibility for its own security, including through assuming the leading role in countering and addressing the threat posed by al-Shabab.”
The resolution authorizes ATMIS to conduct jointly planned operations with Somali security forces “to degrade al-Shabab and affiliates linked to ISIL,” an acronym for the Islamic State group.
The council authorized AU member nations to deploy up to 19,626 uniformed personnel, including a minimum of 1.040 police, until Dec. 31, and endorsed the AU Peace and Security Council’s decision to reduce the peacekeeping force by 2,000 by that date. It authorized a reduced force of 17,626 between Jan. 1 and March 31, 2023, and noted that a joint proposal including the AU and Somalia envisions further cuts to 14,626 in September 2023, 10,626 in June 2024 and “zero personnel” by the end of December 2024.
The resolution welcomes the Somali government’s intention to generate 3,850 new security forces by December 2022, 8,525 new forces by September 2023 and 10,450 new forces by June 2024.
AMISOM was funded by voluntary contributions, especially from the European Union, with logistical support from the United Nations. The Security Council urged U.N. member nations, including new donors, “to consider providing predictable, sustainable and multi-year support for ATMIS.”
After the vote, Britain’s deputy U.N. ambassador James Kariuki thanked council members for their support “in the adoption of this landmark resolution.”
U.S. deputy ambassador Richard Mills said the resolution “provides a vital opportunity to build on AMISOM’s efforts and take the next steps to roll back al-Shabaab, enabling Somalia to provide the security and stability required for the Somali people to achieve their aspirations.”
“Al-Shabab is a formidable and adaptable threat to Somalia, and to East Africa more broadly,” he said. “As al-Qaeda’s largest and best financed affiliate, al-Shabab represents a threat that requires a vigorous and broad-based response. The ATMIS mandate provides the opportunity to adapt and reinvigorate the African-led, international effort against al-Shabab.
Albania’s political coordinator Arian Spasse noted al-Shabab’s increased attacks on security forces and civilians in recent months and called on the government again to complete elections.
“It is crucial the newly elected government turn its focus to the deteriorating security situation, to the undertaking of reforms, and to the humanitarian crisis caused by the unprecedented droughts, which is plunging the population into another famine,” he said. “Further delays will give al-Shabaab more time to overshadow the government’s effort to provide peace and prosperity, and will fuel al-Shabab propaganda as an alternative to a democratically elected government.”
Somalia’s U.N. Ambassador Abukar Osman expressed disappointment that the council’s resolution didn’t provide more funding for its security forces, address the need for a unified and centralized command for ATMIS, and greater logistical support
Addressing these issues will ensure that the resolution is aligned with Somalia’s strategic document on security, he said. | https://www.ketk.com/news/world/un-authorizes-new-au-mission-in-somalia-to-combat-extremists/ | 2022-04-01T02:03:24Z |
The League of Women Voters of Linn County held a legislative forum Saturday, March 19. Topics discussed by legislators included the private and charter school scholarships, water quality and Medicaid privatization, among others.
When it came to support for the taxpayer fundings to private schools and charter schools, none of the legislators were in favor of that bill.
“I’m 100 percent in favor of school choice in Iowa, but I do not believe public funds should follow a student,” said Molly Donahue (House District 68). “The public funds are established for the common good.”
Art Staed (House district 66) said he was against the bill and noted that Republicans could not meet the 5 percent request for school districts in the state, yet found enough money in the coffers to offer a voucher for private schools.
“One of the most wonderful things in Iowa is the option we have here for both public and private schools,” Liz Bennett (Hose District 65) said. “I had the opportunity to experience both. I found that the private school did not work for me, and having a public school to go back to was beneficial.”
Charlie McClintock (House District 95) said he was a no vote on that particular bill as well.
“I was not in favor of vouchers for private schools,” McClintock said. “It’s one of those deals I don’t think you can have it both ways. If districts ask for a budget and we don’t give them what they need, then we can’t be offering an alternative for scholarships or vouchers. And while I voted no on the bill, Staed offered several excellent amendments to the bill that I supported.”
When it came to Medicaid being operated by an out of state company, several lawmakers also were against it.
“With the worker shortage seen in health care in the past few years, the care offered by Medicaid has been far worse since before it was operated by an out of state company,” Donahue said.
Tracy Ehlert (House District 70) said that she has seen situations where care that used to be paid by Medicaid in the past is not being covered by providers.
“It’s especially hard to find anyone who is willing to take Medicaid insurance for dental coverage,” Ehlert said.
Another bill most of the lawmakers were opposed to was the childcare bill allowing 16-year-olds to be a childcare provider without an adult present in the room.
“I feel teenagers should be part of the childcare field, but I feel they need to be working alongside adults as a mentor,” Ehlert said.
Todd Taylor (Senate District 35) said for him the distinction between childcare or early childhood education with teenagers being allowed as childcare providers on their own.
“If it’s just babysitting parents are expecting, then a 16-year-old is definitely qualified, but if it’s early childhood education experience, that’s a different matter,” Taylor said.
McClintock was also a no vote on that particular bill.
“I started my career in law enforcement, and one of the top areas where child custody issues would erupt was in schools or daycare centers,” McClintock said. “I have no problem with a teenager working in a daycare if they are supervised, but to put them in a situation where they have to determine which parent a kid goes home with puts them in a bad position to deal with.”
The bottle bill revisions were mostly supported by lawmakers, with many noting this is the closest this bill has come to seeing significant changes in several years.
Donahue said she was still looking for ways for people, especially in rural communities, to be able to exchange the cans they paid deposits on back at the stores they purchased them from as part of the bill.
McClintock said it was an issue he was still torn on. He noted that the bill has reduced the amount of trash that ends up in the roadway ditches, but his experience with the recycling market as a small-town mayor has shown that the value of recycling markets means some communities have had to end those programs when there’s not a market.
When it came to the increase in traffic fatalities from 2018 to 2022 and how they’d address the matter, senator Rob Hogg (District 35) noted that the success in reducing automobile fatalities is something that gets blurred over.
“In 1970, we had 900 Iowans who died on the roadways annually,” Hogg said. “Now, we have people who drive four times as much, but our fatality levels are two-thirds the level they were in 1970. Part of that is cracking down on unsafe drivers, but another part is improvements to automobile safety and safer roads.”
Hogg said more work is needed to be done, but that the successes also need to be noted.
McClintock said that workforce shortage, as is happening in many industries, is impacting law enforcement.
“In 1994, I applied to be a Cedar Rapids police officer,” McClintock said. “They hired 22 of us, and there was a pool of 600 applicants. In the past year, Cedar Rapids was hiring 15 new officers, and they had a pool of 30 applicants. Likewise, the 911 center used to frequent 100s of applicants when they had an open position. We’re lucky to get 20 applicants now. It’s a problem across the workforce.” | https://www.eastcentraliowanews.com/mvlsun/education-medicaid-water-quality-discussed-at-forum/article_6686568a-a045-546c-8e63-d8d9ad336fff.html | 2022-04-01T02:03:26Z |
RAC warns of 'avalanche of wrongly-issued fines' for drivers when councils are given powers to enforce minor traffic offences from 1 June
- Authorities in England and Wales to apply for powers to issue fines from May
- First penalty charge notices will be issued from 1 June, according to ministers
- Enforcement of minor offences will soon be consistent with London and Cardiff
- Change could spark an 'avalanche' of fines wrongly issued to drivers, RAC says
- Currently, all minor traffic offences - such as illegal turns and driving in no-entry zones - are enforced by the police and often go unpunished
Motorists are being warned of an 'avalanche of penalty charge notices being wrongly issued to drivers' once councils are handed powers to enforce minor traffic offences - including stopping in yellow box junctions, making illegal turns and driving in cycle lanes - from June.
All councils across England and Wales will be able to apply to take responsibility away from the police and issue fines themselves from May, in what transport ministers called a move to 'help cut congestion, improve bus services and boost road safety'.
The move will bring the whole country in line with London and Cardiff, with councils in these cities already enforcing these types of traffic violations.
However, the RAC is concerned that poorly maintained yellow box junctions could be exploited by cash-strapped councils unfairly issuing PCNs to drivers.
Power shift: Councils in England and Wales will likely begin issuing fines for minor traffic offences, such as unlawfully stopping in box junctions, from 1 June
In January, Transport Minister Baroness Vere confirmed the handing over of enforcement powers for minor traffic violations to councils.
They will need to the Department for Transport in order to be granted enforcement duties, with the first fines likely issued by the most eager local authorities from 1 June.
Currently, minor moving traffic violations committed outside the English and Welsh capital are enforced by the police.
However, offences often go unpunished as a result of there being fewer officers on our roads.
Yellow box junctions like this one are designed to ease congestion levels on the busiest intersections in town and cities, with motorists only permitted to stop in one if turning right
The RAC is warning of an 'avalanche of penalty charge notices being wrongly issued to drivers' once cash-strapped councils take enforcement duties away from the police in their areas
New enforcement powers means all councils will be able to use Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras located near potential offence locations to catch drivers in the act, which is already the case in London and Cardiff.
Fines of up to £70 can be applied for a variety of minor traffic offences, though councils will be forced to offer discounts for PCNs that are paid early - usually within 14 days of being issued.
Authorities in London and Cardiff were pocketing over £58million a year for minor moving traffic offences - including driving into a no entry zone - before the pandemic
London and Cardiff raked in a combined £58.2million in fines a year from these types of offences before the pandemic hit, according to figures for the financial year 2018/19.
And more than half of the income generated was for fines issued to motorists who had unlawfully stopped in a box junction.
They are designed to ease congestion levels on the busiest intersections in town and cities, with motorists only permitted to stop in a yellow box junction when turning right.
The RAC warns yellow box junctions could soon turn into the cash cows they've become in London and Cardiff.
Its recent poll of 2,597 drivers found 57 per cent are generally in favour of yellow box junctions being enforced to keep traffic flow moving, but also discovered that many of them have design flaws which cause drivers to become trapped through no fault of their own.
Motorists reported cases of some being so poorly maintained that it was hard to see where the yellow lines start and finish.
Reports of box junction design flaws were also rife, with various motorists saying that they have been installed in completely the wrong places, are larger than they should be and were obstructed by buildings and street furniture.
Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras are currently used in London and Cardiff to enforce fines at junctions with no turn signals, such as this one in Holborn
Among the list of minor moving traffic offences councils will be able to enforce includes motorists incorrectly driving in cycle lanes
RAC head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes said there is no definitive guidance on the design, maintenance and enforcement of box junctions, which opens the door for councils to take advantage.
'There will be a high degree of confusion among drivers and local authorities which could lead to an avalanche of penalty charge notices being wrongly issued and then having to be appealed,' Lyes said,
'This will inevitably lead to an unnecessarily high number of appeals for local authorities to review, as well as some poor outcomes for drivers.'
The RAC has written to the DfT asking them to update the guidance to make it clear to local authorities what the minimum standard for design and condition of a box junction should be before letting enforcement begin, but they are adamant the present guidance is sufficient.
'We are worried that failing to update guidance to include the lessons learnt from more than 15 years of enforcement in London will lead to countless wrong fines being issued, no end of unnecessary stress for drivers who feel they have been unfairly treated and thousands of wasted council hours investigating appeals,' he added.
'It’s absolutely crucial that yellow box junctions are enforced fairly and, as things stand, this may not be the case which will mean many drivers will be treated poorly and lose out financially as a result.'
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Gov. DeSantis broaches repeal of Disney World's decades-old self-governing status in Florida
Florida’s Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis addressed on Thursday the suggestion of repealing a 55-year-old state law that allows Disney to effectively govern itself on the grounds of Walt Disney World, following the company’s public opposition to a controversial parental rights law in Florida.
"What I would say as a matter of first principle is I don’t support special privileges in law just because a company is powerful, and they’ve been able to wield a lot of power," DeSantis said during a press conference in West Palm Beach, Florida on Thursday.
Disney has been engaged in a war of words with Republicans in Florida leading up to Monday’s signing of the controversial bill, which prohibits classroom instruction on "sexual orientation" and "gender identity" with children in third grade or younger "or in a manner that is not age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students in accordance with state standards."
DeSantis referenced a bill reining in big tech that Republicans were working through the legislature last year when Disney added a "carve out" at the "11th hour" for theme parks.
"I’m thinking to myself, ‘This is ridiculous,’" DeSantis said. "Honestly, it was embarrassing."
DeSantis continued, "I think what has happened is there’s a lot of these special privileges that are not justifiable, but because Disney had held so much sway, they were able to sustain a lot of special treatment over the years."
DeSantis said that Disney has "lost a lot of the pull that they used to have" over the company's reaction to the parental rights law and said he thinks that’s a "good thing for our state because the state should be governed by the best interest of the people."
"I would say any special privileges that are in law I would like to get rid of generally," DeSantis added. "I think in this particular case with Disney, I just don’t think you have very many people in the legislature anymore who are going to be able to defend a lot of what has been done over many years to really have them almost govern themselves in some of these things. That was probably never appropriate to start, but is certainly not appropriate now at this point."
Cinderella Castle under construction (Photo from DisneyParks Blog)
"Yesterday was the 2nd meeting in a week w/fellow legislators to discuss a repeal of the 1967 Reedy Creek Improvement Act, which allows Disney to act as its own government," Roach tweeted. "If Disney wants to embrace woke ideology, it seems fitting that they should be regulated by Orange County."
After DeSantis signed the school-related bill this week, Disney released a statement slamming the legislation.
"Florida’s HB 1557, also known as the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill, should never have passed and should never have been signed into law," Disney said. "Our goal as a company is for this law to be repealed by the legislature or struck down in the courts, and we remain committed to supporting the national and state organizations working to achieve that. We are dedicated to standing up for the rights and safety of LGBTQ+ members of the Disney family, as well as the LGBTQ+ community in Florida and across the country."
The bill has been dubbed the "Don’t Say Gay" bill by Democrats and media outlets, though it does not ban mention of the word.
DeSantis responded to Disney’s Monday criticism and said the company "crossed the line."
"This state is governed by the interest of the people of the state of Florida. It is not based on the demands of California corporate executives," DeSantis said. "They do not run this state. They do not control this state."
Recent polling has shown that the bill is popular among Florida voters, including 52% of likely voters in the Democratic primary who say that they oppose the kind of teaching that the bill prohibits.
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Easter parade of antique cars returns to Avondale Estates
City of Avondale Estates. Photo by Dean Hesse.Avondale Estates, GA — The Peach State Cadillac and LaSalle Club will host the 22nd annual Easter parade through historic Avondale Estates on Sunday, April 17, at 2:30 p.m.
Cars will meet behind Avondale Estates City Hall and will be lead through the residential neighborhood by the city’s police department, according to an announcement from the city.
After the end of the parade, the Peach State Cadillac and LaSalle Club will provide light refreshments. Residents are encouraged to join the club and take a closer look at the end of the parade behind Dewey Brown Plaza on South Avondale Road.
There will be about 50 cars from the AACA, Model A Restorers Club, Early Ford V-8 Club, Cadillac Club and other antique car clubs.
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Oscars' guests and viewers are still reeling over Will Smith's surprising and infamous onstage slap of comedian Chris Rock, who joked about Jada Pinkett Smith's hair. Shortly after, Smith went onstage to accept the Best Actor Oscar for his role in King Richard.
Will Packer, producer of the Academy Award, ceremony told the ABC News show Good Morning America that Los Angeles police officers were ready to arrest Will Smith if Rock wanted to press charges.
"They were saying, 'This is battery.' That was the word they used in that moment," Packer told T.J. Holmes, in an exclusive interview that was teased during ABC's World News Tonight. "They said, 'We will go get him. We are prepared. We will go get him right now. You can press charges. We can arrest him. They were laying out the options. And as they were talking, Chris was, he was being very dismissive of those options. He was like, 'No, I'm fine.' He was like, 'no, no, no.' And even to the point where I said, 'Rock, let them finish.'"
In the clip, Packer said after the officers finished laying out what Rock's options were, "they said, 'Would you like us to take any action? And he said no.'"
Packer also said he did not speak to Smith at all on Oscar night. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences released a statement saying Smith was asked to leave the ceremony and refused.
In his acceptance speech, Smith apologized to the Academy and his fellow nominees for the incident, but not Rock. On Instagram the following day, Smith wrote that he was embarrassed by his behavior and told Rock he was sorry. Still, the Academy began disciplinary proceedings against Smith-- which could include "suspension, expulsion, or other sanctions permitted."
SAG-AFTRA is also weighing sanctions against Smith.
On Wednesday night, Rock was onstage in Boston with a new comedy routine. He didn't say much about the slap. "I'm still kind of processing what happened," he said, adding that at some point he will talk about it "and it will be serious and funny."
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Rally in San Francisco honors Cesar Chavez's legacy of fighting for workers' rights
SAN FRANCISCO - In honor of his fight for worker’s rights, the United Farm Workers held a rally in the Mission District on Cesar Chavez Day.
Dozens of people gathered at the corner of Mission & Cesar Chavez Streets to call on Governor Newsom to sign the Agricultural Labor Relations Voting Choice Act.
UFW Coordinator Casimiro Alvarez said the bill would allow farm workers to vote by mail on union issues, instead of voting in the fields where supervisors can cause intimidation, fear, and influence.
Among those in the crowd were Agustin Ramirez, who still finds himself drawn to rallies decades after he UFW and Cesar Chavez in the 1980’s.
"Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta asked me to come work with them because I was bilingual," he said. "I used to work in the fields in Napa Valley."
Ramirez remembers Chavez’s passive demeanor. He said when Chavez talked, people listened. He also said Chavez led by example and working alongside him on labor issues was an immeasurable experience.
Jose Velasquez said he first saw Chavez when he was a 10-year-old boy while living in the Central Valley. He later worked the field, joined UFW and went on to become an attorney.
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"We didn't believe in ourselves and he made us believe in ourselves… ‘Si se puede’, it can be done," Velasquez said. "We haven't had another Cesar Chavez come around, a person like him, male or female."
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The civil rights and labor activist would have turned 95 today. | https://www.ktvu.com/news/rally-in-san-francisco-honors-cesar-chavezs-legacy-of-fighting-for-workers-rights | 2022-04-01T02:03:29Z |
Details about spending needs in Steubenville discussed
STEUBENVILLE — City Council members have a long way to go to reach a consensus on how to spend the $12.9 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds the city’s been allotted. Council met for just over three hours Monday, hearing department heads detail their spending needs...
www.heraldstaronline.com | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2556268549138/details-about-spending-needs-in-steubenville-discussed | 2022-04-01T02:03:28Z |
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Anna Davis was little more than a silhouette from right of the ninth green as darkness fell quickly at the end of a long day at the Augusta National Women's Amateur. The only light came from a video board and headlights from carts making their way in.
Not the least bit rattled, the 16-year-old from San Diego pitched with perfect pace to 2 feet to save par and post a 4-over 76 at Champions Retreat, one of only nine players to finish the second round.
What started as lingering thunderstorms turned into a heavy rain that delayed the start of the second round for for seven-and-a-half hours. That led to what should be a longer day, but far more fun on Friday.
Fifty-one players will finish the second round in the morning — some with only one hole to play, others with nine holes — before heading over to Augusta National for a practice round.
It starts with an elite competition. It ends for so many of them with a dream come true.
Of the nine players who finished, Davis was at 2-over 146 and in a tie for eighth, virtually assured of being among the 30 players from a field of 60 who advance to the final round at the home of the Masters.
No one was under par.
Beatrice Wallin of Sweden was 1 under for the round through 16 holes and even par for the tournament, tied with Amari Avery, who also was 1 under for the day through 16.
Joining them at even par was Hailey Borjas, the Californian who plays at Michigan. Her day ended on a sour note with consecutive bogeys. Even so, she was excited for Friday.
She was at Augusta National earlier in the week, driving down Magnolia Lane and having a group dinner hosted by the club chairman.
“Seeing Augusta for the first time, it was like a dream come true,” Borjas said.
She was more excited about her first chance to play it than her position in the Augusta National Women's Amateur, in its third year but already considered elite among amateur events because of where it's at.
“I don't really like to think about golf when I'm playing golf, if that makes any sense," Borjas said. “I like to talk about other things, like shoes. So to think about Augusta National tomorrow will keep me going.”
U.S. Women's Amateur champion Jensen Castle had the best round going at 2 under through 16 holes, leaving her one shot out of the lead.
The course was just as difficult as the opening round, when strong wind allowed only five players to break par. The wind subsided after the rain, though it left the course soggy and longer, even as the greens were slightly more receptive.
Rose Zhang, the No. 1 amateur in the world, made progress by not really going anywhere. She put together one bogey and 13 pars and improved from a tie for 39th to a tie for 26th.
Rachel Heck of Stanford, the No. 3 player in women's amateur golf who won six times in one semester last year as a freshman, was going the other direction. Heck had a pair of double bogeys in her opening four holes and was 5 over through 10 holes, leaving her outside the projected cut line at 6 over.
The cut is a hard 30. Any ties lead to a sudden-death playoff to see who advances, although everyone gets to play a practice round at Augusta National on Friday.
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More AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | https://www.seattlepi.com/sports/article/Rain-slows-Augusta-Women-s-Amateur-as-no-one-left-17049897.php | 2022-04-01T02:03:29Z |
Lawmakers looking to prioritize transgender sports bill debate in SC House next week
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Facing a deadline at the end of next week by which most legislation has to pass one chamber, later meet a higher threshold to pass, or die, members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are looking to fast-track debate on the controversial and high-interest “Save Women’s Sports Act.”
The bill would require athletes at the middle school, high school, and collegiate levels compete based on the gender they were assigned at birth, prohibiting transgender girls and women from competing in girls’ and women’s sports.
Supporters of this bill have argued it is needed to preserve fairness and opportunities for female athletes, like scholarships. But opponents contend it could lead to bullying and even worse outcomes for transgender youth, a group that already experiences increased rates of depression and suicide.
On Thursday, after about 15 minutes of discussion, members of the House Rules Committee voted 13-3 to prioritize the Save Women’s Sports Act for debate in the House next week, the final week before the General Assembly’s crossover deadline. If a simple majority of the entire House approves the prioritization, debate would start Tuesday.
Three Democrats opposed the measure Thursday: Rep. Pat Henegan of Marlboro County, Rep. Jermaine Johnson of Richland County, and Rep. Will Wheeler of Lee County.
Johnson and Henegan said while they might support the bill once it reaches the House floor — though Johnson believes the proposal “needs a lot of work” — they disagreed with fast-tracking it ahead of other legislation before the deadline.
“What makes this one more important than every other bill we have out here, and what makes it more important than every other issue we have across the state of South Carolina right now?” Johnson asked. “What makes this one the No. 1?”
Rules Committee Chair Anne Thayer, R - Anderson, responded the bill had generated high interest from supporters and opponents, especially given the success of University of Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas, a transgender woman, against cisgender women competitors, and would likely be the most contentious piece of legislation the chamber will consider in the next week.
The General Assembly is typically only in session on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, leaving House members with just three days after Thursday to pass any legislation that needs to beat the April 10 deadline, though they could opt to convene additional days before then.
“To kind of get it up there, get it out of the way so both sides can be heard and dispense with it, whichever way that goes, and then we can get on with everything we want to before crossover,” Thayer said, adding the request to set the bill for special order came from Republican-led House leadership.
Rep. Case Brittain, R - Horry, argued prioritizing the legislation would give House members more time to “get it right,” especially given the number of amendments that will likely be proposed.
“If you’re going to put a bill of this importance out there, make it law, we want to make sure that we’ve crossed all the Ts and dotted all the Is,” Brittain said.
Earlier in the day, the House Education and Public Works Committee voted 11-2, along party lines with one Democratic abstention, to send the bill to the House floor for debate, the furthest it has gotten in that chamber after twice being blocked in the House Judiciary Committee last year. Thursday’s meeting lasted less than 10 minutes, with no discussion of the bill among committee members.
A similar bill awaits debate in the Senate, which has not acted to prioritize its version of the “Save Women’s Sports Act.” That legislation narrowly advanced out of the Senate Education Committee last week, with members of both parties voicing concern that the bill had issues that could open the state or its public colleges up to legal challenges and that it was not ready for a potentially contentious floor debate.
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The Houston Academy girls “A” team won a three-school golf match at the Dothan Country Club on Thursday.
HA “A” recorded a team score of 143, finishing ahead of Providence Christian and the HA “B” team. Those two teams recorded a 163 to tie for second place.
Miley Martin led the Raiders’ “A” team with a nine-hole 46 to take the top individual honors in the match. She was followed by Raiders’ teammates Ashlinn Carmody (48), Ella Robbins (49) and Cate Woodall (57).
Providence was led by Ela Grace Fletcher with a 49, followed by Caroline Smith at 51 and Grace Rollins at 63.
The HA “B” team was led by Skye Matthews at 49, Morgan Klein at 54, Kennedy Burgreen at 60 and Mary Lawrence Lee at 61.
Wicksburg came in third with a team score of 168. | https://dothaneagle.com/sports/high-school/prep-golf-roundup-ha-girls-win-match-at-dcc/article_c6edc726-b159-11ec-b84b-4b5bedc450ff.html | 2022-04-01T02:03:30Z |
Former Gov. Tommy Thompson met with former President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago Thursday as he mulls whether to run for governor, multiple media outlets reported.
Thompson, who served as governor from 1987 to 2001, has said he would decide in April whether to run for a fifth term.
"The primary topic was Wisconsin politics," said Bill McCoshen, a former chief of staff to Thompson when he served as governor. "They talked about the gubernatorial race, the Senate race and what it will take to win in Wisconsin. The topic of running for governor may have come up, but the purpose was to talk about Wisconsin politics more broadly."
Two Republican strategists speaking on background confirmed to the Wisconsin State Journal that Thompson planned to meet with the former president, whose endorsement — if he gives one — could be pivotal in the race. Conservative website Wisconsin Right Now was the first outlet to report that the meeting took place, and sources confirmed to TMJ4 News and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that the two were meeting Thursday.
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When told about the meeting in an interview with the State Journal, Dale Schultz — a former Republican state Senate majority leader who has bucked his party on various issues in the past — said he understands why Thompson would meet with Trump but said he wouldn't consider it a plus for the former governor to walk away with Trump's endorsement.
Schultz said the Republican Party's leadership has been either "absent or abysmal," but Thompson could improve the party's reputation in Wisconsin. He said he would support Thompson if he runs for governor, but otherwise he would probably vote for Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.
That's especially so with other Republicans' focus on limiting voter participation, Schultz said.
"We cannot, with all the problems in our society, spend all of our time figuring out how we can prevent people from voting," Schultz said, referring to ongoing Republican reviews of the 2020 election and attempts to limit early voting and the use of ballot drop boxes.
Announced candidates include former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch, Kevin Nicholson and state Rep. Timothy Ramthun, R-Campbellsport.
Trump has not formally endorsed any of the Republicans currently in the race, although he did call on retired U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy to run for governor last October, which the former lumberjack athlete later declined.
Ramthun, who has falsely claimed that Trump won Wisconsin's 2020 election, has drawn praise from the former president, who called the state lawmaker in early December to thank him for his efforts to overturn the election, Rolling Stone reported last month.
Trump has continued to falsely claim he won the 2020 election, despite recounts, audits and court decisions affirming that President Joe Biden defeated Trump in Wisconsin by almost 21,000 votes.
Trump has previously met with Kleefisch, who has picked up support from former Gov. Scott Walker, with whom she served for eight years; Trump's former White House spokesperson Sarah Huckabee Sanders; and groups including Wisconsin Right to Life and the Milwaukee Police Association.
Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce, the state's largest business organization, endorsed Kleefisch in January — the first time the group endorsed a gubernatorial candidate before the primary since 2010, when it backed Walker.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Top 10 Wisconsin political stories of 2021 (based on what you, the readers, read)
2021 was another big year in Wisconsin politics. Sen. Ron Johnson said some things. Voters elected a new state superintendent. Gov. Tony Evers and Republicans clashed over mask mandates. Michael Gableman threatened to jail the mayors of Madison and Green Bay. Here are 10 political stories you, the readers, checked out in droves.
Since the start of the outbreak, Gov. Tony Evers has issued multiple public health emergencies and a series of related orders.
Sen. Ron slammed the impeachment over the weekend as “vindictive and divisive,” and possibly a “diversionary operation” by Democrats to distract from security lapses at the U.S. Capitol.
"I wouldn’t run if I don’t think I could win," said Johnson, who is undecided on a re-election bid.
The board had previously not required masks in schools after some in the public voiced opposition.
With a new order announced, Republicans may be forced to start the process all over again to vote down the governor's emergency order and accompanying mask mandate, but the most likely outcome appears to be an eventual court decision.
Fort McCoy officials acknowledge there were initial problems with food supply, but that and other issues are being addressed.
The idea is in its infancy and all options, including declining to pursue anything, are on the table.
Gableman has asked the court, which plans to take up the matter on Dec. 22, to compel the two mayors to meet with him.
Deborah Kerr said she has also voted for Republicans and tells GOP audiences on the campaign trail for the officially nonpartisan race that she is a "pragmatic Democrat."
Limbaugh died Wednesday at 70.
"We cannot, with all the problems in our society, spend all of our time figuring out how we can prevent people from voting."
Dale Schultz, former Republican state Senate majority leader | https://lacrossetribune.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/tommy-thompson-meeting-with-donald-trump-as-he-mulls-gubernatorial-bid/article_98edbf9a-56ad-5b27-8bd9-aa8bd178381a.html | 2022-04-01T02:03:30Z |
(WHTM) – A new WHTM/Emerson College Polling/The Hill poll shows Dr. Mehmet Oz and David McCormick virtually tied in the May 17 Pennsylvania Republican US Senate primary, but a majority of voters remain undecided.
In the poll of 373 Pennsylvania Republicans, the former television personality Oz received one more vote than McCormick, a former hedge fund CEO.
Oz finished first in the poll with 14.4% followed by McCormick at 14.3%.
Fox News contributor and former professor Kathy Barnette finished third at 6.4%, followed by former Danish ambassador under President Donald Trump, Carla Sands, at 5.7%.
Former Lt. Governor candidate Jeff Bartos rounded out the top five with 5.3% of the vote.
George Bochetto and Sean Gale each received less than 3% in the poll.
An overwhelming majority of Pennsylvanian Republican voters (50.5%) say they are still undecided in the crowded race.
Emerson College will be releasing a second poll of Republican voters in early April. Candidates who receive at least 5% in either poll can qualify for a debate hosted by Nexstar Media Inc. and our media partners, WPXI-TV in Pittsburgh.
The breakdown in support among younger and older voters is significant with Oz receiving no support from voters 18-29, but leading among the 50-64 age range.
McCormick leads or is tied among every other age group, tying Bartos among the 30-49-year-olds and Bochetto in the 18-29 range. The majority of voters are undecided regardless of age category.
White voters support McCormick by 0.4% over Oz, while Sands received the most support among seven candidates with African American voters.
McCormick also leads among male voters with 15.1%, while Oz has 15.1% support among women. Barnette received 10.8% support among men, followed by Sands at 9.1%. Fifty-nine percent of women are undecided compared to 41.9% of Republican men.
Among urban and city residents, McCormick had a double-digit lead over Oz with 25% support. Oz leads among suburban voters and McCormick has a slight 1.8% edge in rural voters. Nearly 59% of rural voters are undecided compared to 48.6% of suburban residents and 30.4% of those who live in urban/city areas.
More than 55% of Pennsylvania Republican voters with a post-graduate degree or higher are undecided in the race. McCormick leads Oz among those with a high school education or less, while support among those with college degrees or some college are closely split.
The elephant in the room is former President Donald Trump, who, at the time of polling, has not endorsed a candidate in the race. The poll finds 61% of Pennsylvanian Republicans are more likely to support a Trump-endorsed candidate, while 13.2 say they are less likely. Nearly 26% say an endorsement from Trump will not make a difference in their vote.
Republicans and Democrats are also largely in favor of their candidate living in Pennsylvania for a significant amount of time. Forty-six percent say it is very important how long a candidate has lived in Pennsylvania and 28.2% say it is somewhat important.
Both Oz and McCormick have drawn criticism from others in the race for not recently living in Pennsylvania. Oz has previously lived in New Jersey but went to school in Philadelphia.
Fifteen percent say they are unsure and 10.7% say residency is not very or not at all important in their decision. Nearly 64% of voters 65 and older say Trump’s endorsement will more than likely lead them to vote for that candidate.
“I’m very proud that I’m a Pennsylvanian,” Oz told abc27’s Dennis Owens. “They care much more for what I stand for than where I’m from.”
On This Week in Pennsylvania, McCormick highlighted his background as a “seventh-generation Pennsylvanian.”
“I’ve spent more of my life in Pennsylvania, more than half of my life in Pennsylvania. I grew up here in Bloomsburg on the family farm trimming Christmas trees and bailing hay.”
Nearly 91% of Republican voters 65 and older say they are very likely to vote in the race, compared to 84% 50-64, 64% of residents 30-49, and 75% of residents 18-29.
According to the poll, Democrats and Republicans disagree on whether Pennsylvania runs fair elections: 75% of Democrats think the state runs fair elections compared to 42% of Independents and just 28% of Republicans.
Polling methodology
The WHTM/Emerson College Polling/The Hill Pennsylvania poll was conducted from March 26-28, 2022. The general election sample consisted of registered voters in Pennsylvania, n=1,069 with a Credibility Interval (CI) similar to a poll’s margin of error (MOE) of +/- 3 percentage points. The Republican primary sample consisted of likely voters, n=372, with a Credibility Interval (CI) similar to a poll’s margin of error (MOE) of +/-5.0 percentage points. The Democratic primary sample consisted of likely voters, n=471, with a Credibility Interval (CI) similar to a poll’s margin of error (MOE) of +/-4.5 percentage points.
The data sets were weighted by gender, age, education, race, and region based on 2020 turnout modeling. It is important to remember that subsets based on gender, age, party breakdown, ethnicity, and region carry with them higher margins of error, as the sample size is reduced.
Data was collected using a cellphone sample of SMS-to-web, an online panel provided by Amazon MTurk, and an Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system of landlines.
The full poll can be reviewed here. | https://www.wkbn.com/pennsylvania-governor-election-2022/pennsylvania-senate-primary-poll-oz-mccormick-tied-majority-undecided-2/ | 2022-04-01T02:03:31Z |
Engenco Limited's (ASX:EGN) Stock Is Going Strong: Is the Market Following Fundamentals?
Engenco's (ASX:EGN) stock is up by a considerable 18% over the past three months. Given the company's impressive performance, we decided to study its financial indicators more closely as a company's financial health over the long-term usually dictates market outcomes. Particularly, we will be paying attention to Engenco's ROE today.
Return on Equity or ROE is a test of how effectively a company is growing its value and managing investors’ money. In short, ROE shows the profit each dollar generates with respect to its shareholder investments.
View our latest analysis for Engenco
How Is ROE Calculated?
The formula for ROE is:
Return on Equity = Net Profit (from continuing operations) ÷ Shareholders' Equity
So, based on the above formula, the ROE for Engenco is:
9.9% = AU$9.2m ÷ AU$93m (Based on the trailing twelve months to December 2021).
The 'return' refers to a company's earnings over the last year. That means that for every A$1 worth of shareholders' equity, the company generated A$0.10 in profit.
Why Is ROE Important For Earnings Growth?
So far, we've learned that ROE is a measure of a company's profitability. Based on how much of its profits the company chooses to reinvest or "retain", we are then able to evaluate a company's future ability to generate profits. Assuming everything else remains unchanged, the higher the ROE and profit retention, the higher the growth rate of a company compared to companies that don't necessarily bear these characteristics.
Engenco's Earnings Growth And 9.9% ROE
At first glance, Engenco seems to have a decent ROE. Even when compared to the industry average of 9.9% the company's ROE looks quite decent. This certainly adds some context to Engenco's moderate 5.9% net income growth seen over the past five years.
As a next step, we compared Engenco's net income growth with the industry and were disappointed to see that the company's growth is lower than the industry average growth of 26% in the same period.
The basis for attaching value to a company is, to a great extent, tied to its earnings growth. What investors need to determine next is if the expected earnings growth, or the lack of it, is already built into the share price. This then helps them determine if the stock is placed for a bright or bleak future. Is Engenco fairly valued compared to other companies? These 3 valuation measures might help you decide.
Is Engenco Efficiently Re-investing Its Profits?
Engenco has a healthy combination of a moderate three-year median payout ratio of 46% (or a retention ratio of 54%) and a respectable amount of growth in earnings as we saw above, meaning that the company has been making efficient use of its profits.
Moreover, Engenco is determined to keep sharing its profits with shareholders which we infer from its long history of five years of paying a dividend.
Conclusion
On the whole, we feel that Engenco's performance has been quite good. Specifically, we like that the company is reinvesting a huge chunk of its profits at a high rate of return. This of course has caused the company to see a good amount of growth in its earnings. If the company continues to grow its earnings the way it has, that could have a positive impact on its share price given how earnings per share influence long-term share prices. Remember, the price of a stock is also dependent on the perceived risk. Therefore investors must keep themselves informed about the risks involved before investing in any company. You can see the 3 risks we have identified for Engenco by visiting our risks dashboard for free on our platform here.
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It has been another great week of representing the people of District 95. As week eleven comes to a close, here are the highlights.
This week, the Iowa Senate passed two important health care bills that will now head to the Governor for her signature. These bills support Iowa’s hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care providers, and ensure lower health care costs for Iowans. House File 2521 ensures that Iowa’s taxpayer funds are not being gouged by temporary staffing agencies charging health care entities unnecessarily high costs. House File 2200 provides Iowans with the option to enter into direct health care agreements with health care providers.
Last week, the Iowa House voted to pass Senate Joint Resolution 9, a constitutional amendment addressing the qualification of electors in the state. The resolution has now passed the House and Senate with unanimous support. SJR 9 is a straightforward resolution that changes article I and II of the Iowa Constitution. Under the current language, voters must be 21, even though the legal age was lowered to 18 many years ago.
The resolution changes the age to vote to 18 and clarifies that only citizens of the United States are eligible to vote.
While the language changes are small, they are important to ensure our state Constitution remains up to date and to protect voting rights. A change to the Iowa Constitution can only happen if the language passes both the House and Senate in two separate general assemblies and then is approved by voters. SJR 9 will have to pass both chambers in either 2023 or 2024 and then will be on the ballot for approval in November of 2024.
We would also like to highlight the Gift to Iowa’s Future day celebration that was held on March 23. This event honors landowner contributions to conservation and outdoor recreation.
In Linn county, Marjorie Andrews and Cindy & Kevin Burke were both recognized. Thank you for your generous donations!
It is an honor to be in Des Moines representing District 95 and the people of Iowa. I encourage my constituents to contact me using my legislative email (Charlie.McClintock@legis.iowa.gov)with any comments, questions, or concerns. I look forward to another great week of representing the people of District 95! | https://www.eastcentraliowanews.com/mvlsun/from-the-statehouse-qualifications-of-electors-advances-health-care-initiatives-advance/article_ed7a67fd-9f25-5ae3-ab7a-db9444a68604.html | 2022-04-01T02:03:32Z |
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CLAVERIA, Philippines (AP) — With assault weapons ready, U.S. and Filipino marines sprang from amphibious vehicles and transport helicopters to defend an island from potential aggressors in a war exercise and show of American firepower staged on Thursday in the northern Philippines.
The exercise — held in far-flung Claveria town across the sea from China and Taiwan — fits into a strategy unveiled in February by the Biden administration to considerably broaden U.S. engagement in the Indo-Pacific region by strengthening a web of security alliances and partnerships, with an emphasis on addressing China’s growing influence and ambitions.
Watched by invited journalists, the mock combat ended with the allied forces successfully securing the island before it could be seized by invaders in a clear warning to would-be aggressors in a region with multiple trouble spots.
“We should indeed improve our preparation for external aggression,” said Philippine regional military commander Maj. Gen. Lawrence Mina, who spoke with reporters as the marines took combat positions on the sandy beach and a narrow trench under the scorching summer heat.
“It’s high time because we never know if we’ll get embroiled in the unfolding events that we’re hearing in the international scene,” he said. “At least we’re ready.”
The beach landing and coastal defense maneuvers were part of one of the largest combat exercises in years between the longtime treaty allies that began Monday and would include live-fire drills, aircraft assaults, urban warfare and civic projects mostly in northern and the western Philippines, which faces the disputed South China Sea.
Col. Timothy Brady Jr., who heads the U.S. 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, said he was “very pleased” with the outcome of the mock beach maneuvers, which started in the nearby coastal town of Aparri.
“Certainly, the objective of what we’re doing is demonstrating the strength of the alliance as well as the commitment to regional security,” Brady said.
Called Balikatan — Tagalog for shoulder-to-shoulder — the annual exercises will run up to April 8 with nearly 9,000 navy, marines, air force and army troops, including 5,100 American military personnel, to strengthen their joint fighting capabilities and readiness “for real-world challenges,” according to U.S. and Philippine military officials.
First staged in 1991, the Balikatan exercises are anchored on the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty, which commits the United States and the Philippines to come to each other’s aid in case of an attack.
When President Rodrigo Duterte took office in 2016, he threatened to scale back U.S. military activities in the country as he nurtured closer ties with China and Russia but walked back on many of his threats, including a move to abrogate a defense pact that would have restricted American forces from largescale combat exercises in the country.
China’s “coercion and aggression spans the globe, but it is most acute in the Indo-Pacific,” the strategy paper said, citing Beijing’s “economic coercion” of Australia, the intensifyingpressure on Taiwan, bullying of neighbors in the East and South China seas and theconflict along the Line of Actual Control with India.
“Integrated deterrence will be the cornerstone of our approach,” the strategy paper said. “We will more tightly integrate our efforts across warfighting domains and the spectrum of conflict to ensure that the United States, alongside our allies and partners, can dissuade or defeat aggression in any form or domain.”
Last week, U.S. Indo-Pacific commander Adm. John C. Aquilino said China has fully militarizedat least three of several islands it built in the South China Sea, arming them with anti-ship and anti-aircraft missile systems, laser and jamming equipment, and military aircraft in an increasingly aggressive move that threatens all nations operating in the disputed waters.
“I think over the past 20 years we’ve witnessed the largest military buildup since World War II by the PRC,” Aquilino, using the initials of China’s formal name, told The Associated Press in an interview on board a U.S. Navy reconnaissance aircraft that flew near Chinese-held outposts in the South China Sea’s Spratly archipelago, one of the most hotly contested regions in the world.
China has been staging threatening exercises and flying military planes near Taiwan’s airspace, including on Feb. 24, when Russia began its invasion of Ukraine, in what it calls a warning to Taiwan independence supporters and their foreign allies.
Chinese officials led by President Xi Jinping say they are committed to using peaceful means to bring Taiwan, which they claim as Chinese territory, under Beijing’s control. Chinese military action against the island in the short- to medium-term is generally considered a remote possibility.
While adhering to a One-China policy — recognizing Beijing as the government of China but allowing informal relations and defense ties with Taipei — the U.S. said in its strategy paper that it “will also work with partners inside and outside of the region to maintain peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, including by supporting Taiwan’s self-defense capabilities, to ensure an environment in which Taiwan’s future is determined peacefully in accordance with the wishes and best interests of Taiwan’s people.”
The U.S. and its allies have been routinely sailing warships through the Taiwan Strait, between the island and mainland China, to visibly demonstrate that they are international waters, and conduct major naval exercises in the region.
Beijing maintains its military profile is purely defensive, aimed at protecting what it says are its sovereign rights. But after years of increased military spending, China now boasts the world’s second-largest defense budget after the U.S. and is rapidly modernizing its force with weapons systems.
China is also expanding its nuclear arsenal, with the Pentagon saying Beijing is on track to field at least 1,000 warheads by 2030 — five times the current number.
Philippine marine Col. Romulo Quemado said the Balikatan exercises were complementing crucial efforts to bolster his country’s coastal defense, including the acquisition of armored amphibious vehicles, but were not meant to antagonize any particular country.
“Deterrence is all about perception,” Quemado said.
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Associated Press journalists Aaron Favila and David Rising in Bangkok contributed to this report. | https://www.ketk.com/news/world/us-filipino-forces-hold-combat-drills-on-beach-facing-china/ | 2022-04-01T02:03:31Z |
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Parent of transgender child speaks out after Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signs anti-trans bills
PHOENIX - Republican Gov. Doug Ducey has signed bills banning transgender girls from playing on girls' sports teams and prohibiting gender reassignment surgeries for minors.
The governor described Senate bills 1138 and 1165 as legislation to "protect female athletes" and "to ensure that individuals undergoing irreversible gender reassignment surgery are of adult age."
"This legislation is common-sense and narrowly-targeted to address these two specific issues — while ensuring that transgender individuals continue to receive the same dignity, respect and kindness as every individual in our society," Ducey said in a Twitter thread.
Two GOP governors last week bucked conservatives in their party and vetoed bills in Indiana and Utah requiring trans girls to play on boys sports teams.
Republicans have said blocking transgender players from girls sports teams would protect the integrity of women’s sports, fearing that trans athletes would have an advantage.
Many point to the transgender collegiate swimmer Lia Thomas, who won an individual title at the NCAA Women’s Division I Swimming and Diving Championship last week.
But there are few trans athletes in Arizona schools. Since 2017, about 16 trans athletes have received waivers to play on teams that align with their gender identities out of about 170,000 school-based athletes in the state, according to the Arizona Interscholastic Association.
"This bill to me is all about biology," said Republican Rep. Shawnna Bolick, who said she played on a coed team in the 1980s but could not have made the high school boys team. "In my opinion, its unfair to allow biological males to compete with biological girls sports."
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Critics said the legislation dehumanizes trans youth to address an issue that hasn’t been a problem.
"We’re talking about legislating bullying against children who are already struggling just to get by," said Democratic Rep. Kelli Butler. fighting back tears.
Until two years ago, no state had passed a law regulating gender-designated youth sports. But the issue has become front-and-center in Republican-led statehouses since Idaho lawmakers passed the nation’s first sports participation law in 2020. It’s now blocked in court, along with another in West Virginia.
"This bill is creating a pointless and harmful solution to a non-existent issue," Skyler Morrison, a 13-year-old transgender girl, told lawmakers during a committee hearing earlier this month. "It’s obvious this bill is just an excuse to discriminate against transgender girls."
Republicans around the country have leaned into culture war issues including transgender rights. The debate and vote on the transgender sports legislation came the same morning the House considered and passed a ban on abortions after 15-week gestation. Republicans said little during debates on all three bills.
‘It is irreversible’
Arizona is one of 20 states that have considered legislation to restrict gender-affirming health care. The bill originally would have banned all such care for minors but was scaled back to restrict only irreversible procedures, such as surgeries related to gender reassignment.
Similar legislation passed the Idaho House earlier this month but it died in the Senate amid concerns from some Republicans about restricting parental rights.
Supporters of the Arizona bill said it would prevent children from making permanent decisions that they might later come to regret. Republican Rep. John Kavanagh compared the vote to the Legislature’s unanimous decision in years past to ban genital mutilation.
"We should stand the same way today because this is mutilation of children," Kavanagh said. "It is irreversible. It is horrific."
Critics said the decision should be left to parents, their children and the health care team caring for them. They said surgeries are only performed after extensive care and therapy.
"We’re talking about our kids, who are already going to be taking the proper steps with their parents to be able to be who they are," said Democratic Rep. Andres Cano.
The bill originally would have banned all gender-affirming care, including hormone therapies and puberty blockers but was scaled back in the Senate.
Similar legislation passed the Idaho House earlier this month but died in the Senate, where some Republicans said they were concerned about restricting parental rights.
Parents, advocates speak out
On March 30, a day after the bills were signed into law by Gov. Ducey, parents and advocates expressed their devastation.
"It was a punch," said Ai Binh Ho. "It takes away our rights to make decisions together with our children."
Ho's four-year-old daughter is transgender.
"For me to say ‘you’ll never be part of a team,' I just don’t even know what to say, how to tell her that," said Ho. "It takes away that hope that we have for her."
President Joe Biden, meanwhile, promised his administration will stand up for the transgender community.
"The onslaught of anti-transgender state laws attacking you and your families is simply wrong," said the President.
On March 30, the U.S. Department of Justice sent a letter to states, warning it will go after states that practice unlawful discrimination based on gender identity. In response, Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich tweeted ‘See you in court (again).'
In the meantime, some parents are now thinking about leaving Arizona, for the sake of their kids.
"You know when she reaches the age where she wants the surgery, and is ready for the surgery -- we know that the surgery decreases suicide, it is a lifeline for her -- I think we will have to move," said Ho.
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CANADA, March 31 - The Province, through BC Housing, has purchased the North Shore Inn in Nelson to provide 30 homes with supports for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
“We know that helping vulnerable people stay connected to supportive housing is essential,” said Brittny Anderson, MLA for Nelson-Creston. “With this purchase, people will be able to keep a roof over their head and get back on their feet in the community they call home. I want to thank everyone who helped make this happen, especially Jenny Robinson and the whole Nelson CARES team.”
Located at 687 Highway 3A, the 30-unit motel has been leased by BC Housing since April 2020 as temporary supportive housing for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic. By purchasing the property, BC Housing is ensuring that residents will have a stable, safe place to spend the night.
Nelson CARES Society will continue to manage the building and provide supports to residents, including a daily meal program, life-skills training, employment assistance and other services. Residents will have access to on-site staff 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
“We are pleased that BC Housing and the Province are taking this important step to secure safe, stable and affordable housing in Nelson,” said Ron Little, board chair, Nelson CARES Society. “We are happy to continue as a partner on this site, living our mandate to support the most vulnerable members of our community.”
The purchase is part of the Province’s new permanent housing plan. Budget 2022 commits $264 million over three years to ensure the approximately 3,000 people who were temporarily housed during the COVID-19 pandemic do not return to homelessness.
Since 2017, the Province has funded more than 32,000 affordable new homes that have been completed or are underway for people in B.C., including more than 130 homes in Nelson.
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- An independent appraisal of the site was completed in February 2022 and supports the purchase price.
- The Province, through BC Housing, is investing $3.9 million to purchase and renovate the North Shore Inn.
- BC Housing will also provide an annual operating subsidy of approximately $1 million.
Learn More:
A map showing the location of all announced provincially funded housing projects in B.C. is available online: https://www.bchousing.org/homes-for-BC
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Student assaulted while walking to Cornell Elementary School in Albany, police investigating
ALBANY, Calif. - A Cornell Elementary School student was assaulted while walking to the Albany school on Wednesday, officials say.
Albany Unified School District sent a letter home to parents and the school community on Thursday. Albany police are investigating. The nature of the assault was not disclosed. The school district said they will provide more information when it becomes available.
Police and school officials did not say if there was any suspect information available.
In their letter, the district reminded to be sure students walk in groups and that young students are accompanied by an adult.
A spokesperson from the City of Albany said the investigation is in its early stages. They said police were contacted by a concerned parent who said their child was assaulted while walking to school in the morning.
Police are conducting additional interviews in their investigation. Police are providing extra patrols for routes students may take on their way home or to school, the city official said.
We will update this story when more details are available.
KTVU's Elissa Harrington contributed to this report.
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Three local players included in Div. III and IV All-Ohio lists
COLUMBUS — The Division III and IV boys basketball All-Ohio teams were announced Monday by the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association. Toronto senior Shane Keenan, who averaged 19.1 points per game for the Red Knights was a special mention in Division IV and Harrison Central sophomore standout Hayden Cassidy, who averaged 18...
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Fact check: Ukrainian jet tore off road sign during 2020 exercise, not Russian invasion
The claim: A Ukrainian plane tore off a road sign while flying low to avoid Russian radar
Images circulating online show a collision with a road sign that's a bit outside your normal fender bender – it involves an airplane.
"Wow, Ukrainian pilots fly their jets so low to avoid Russian radar that their turbines even suck in road signs," reads the caption of a March 28 Facebook post.
The post includes two pictures. The first appears to be a screenshot of a news broadcast featuring an airplane with a lower section circled. The second photo shows a close-up of a bent blue road sign stuck to the plane.
Similar versions of the post also gained traction on Twitter, with one post accumulating thousands of likes and retweets within three days. However, they're circulating out of context.
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The images are real and depict a Ukrainian military plane that tore off a road sign. But the incident happened as the pilot was landing during a military exercise in 2020, two years before Russia invaded Ukraine. Independent fact-checking organizations have debunked the claim.
USA TODAY reached out to the Facebook user who shared the image for comment.
Image depicts 2020 incident
The chyron depicted in the first picture is from Ukrainian news channel TCH.
On Aug. 27, 2020, the network posted a broadcast on YouTube about a Ukrainian fighter jet hitting a road sign as it landed. The broadcast features the same image seen on social media.
The international Kyiv-Chop highway, which connects Ukraine and Hungary, had been converted into a temporary airfield for combat aircraft, according to a Google translation of the video description.
The second image featured in the posts was posted on Facebook on Aug. 28, 2020, by journalist Dylan Malyasov of Defence Blog, a website that shares international military news. Malyasov also shared videos of the aircraft landing on the highway.
USA TODAY reached out to Malyasov for further comment.
Reporting on the event, Ukrainian broadcaster Kanal 5 wrote that 12 aircraft took part in the military exercises in the region of Rivne, according to a Google translation of the article. The exercises were aimed at training pilots "in the event of a large-scale enemy invasion," according to the translated article.
Fact check: Video shows graves from 2021, not new graves for Russian soldiers
U.S.-based outlets also reported on the incident. Business Insider noted road signs and lamp posts were removed from the area around the temporary airfield in the days leading up to the exercises.
Our rating: False
Based on our research, we rate FALSE the claim that a Ukrainian plane tore off a road sign while flying low to avoid Russian radar. The image was taken in August 2020 as a Ukrainian jet tore off a road sign upon landing on a highway during a military training exercise. The image is unrelated to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Our fact-check sources:
USA TODAY, March 31, Russia pulling back to resupply, US says; expect 'event more suffering' in Ukraine, NATO chief warns: Live updates
TCH, accessed March 31, TCH homepage
TCH, Aug. 28, 2020, Ділянка міжнародної траси перетворилася на тимчасове летовище для бойової авіації
Google Translate, March 31, Translation
Dylan Malyasov, Aug. 28, 2020, Facebook post
Dylan Malyasov, accessed March 31, Twitter profile
Defence Blog, accessed March 31, About Us
Channel 5, Aug. 27, 2020, The military conducted training in the Rivne region: The planes landed just on the route Kyiv-Chop - Impressive videos
Business Insider, Aug. 31, 2020, Here's what it looked like when a Ukrainian fighter jet smacked into a road sign while landing on a highway
Task and Purpose, Aug. 28, 2020, Watch a Ukrainian fighter jet nail a road sign during a rough landing outside Kiev
Reuters, March 30, Fact Check - Images of road sign stuck on Ukrainian jet predate Russian invasion
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The Grant Wood Studio and Armstrong Visitor Center will be reopening for the season Saturday, April 2, at noon. Admission to the Studio is free for everyone during regular studio hours courtesy of a grant from the Esther and Robert Armstrong Charitable Trust.
Grant Wood comes to life in this light-filled, inspirational loft known as the Grant Wood Studio, located right here in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Wood lived and worked in the Studio from 1924 through 1935, but his spirit is still very much alive as visitors observe the decorative details and craftsmanship that went into transforming the loft into a studio, performance space, and living quarters. Visitors stand in the very spot where Wood painted some of his most famous works, including American Gothic (1930). The experience continues with a visit to the nearby Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, which houses the world’s largest collection of artworks by Grant Wood.
Currently, face masks are required, and the docent guided Studio tours are limited to groups of 10 people at a time. Tours begin on the half hour. All COVID precautions have been implemented for your safety.
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The Studio is located at 810 Second Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401.
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It may seem counterintuitive since we’ve been warned about oil clogging our pores and wreaking havoc on our skin for years. But face oils can work with your skin’s natural oils to provide additional protection for the skin. They also help soften and hydrate — and some oils even offer anti-aging and antibacterial properties. It’s all about choosing the right oil for your skin type and issues.
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The Houston Academy boys tennis team defeated Providence Christian 9-0 on Thursday and the Providence girls defeated HA 6-3.
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Mitchell Piedra def. Jackson Sneed 6-1, 6-0
Andrew Ayodeji def. Jackson Hughes 6-2, 6-2
Brody Williams def. Mason McCallister 6-1, 6-1
Jason Mun def. Creel Capps 6-3, 6-2
Wills McRae def. Wyatt Mixson 6-0, 6-1
Thomas Buntin def. Hampton Baxley 6-2, 6-1
Doubles
Piedra/Ayodeji def. Sneed/Hughes 10-3
Williams/Mun def. Capps/Wright Ingram 10-2
McRae/Buntin def. Mixson/McCallister 10-3
Girls
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(P) Mary Ellen Hart def. Carryne Chancey 6-1, 6-4
(P) Ella Brown def. Karoline Merrill 6-1, 6-3
(HA) Kenza Bilbeisi def. Abby Still 4-6, 6-2, (10-7)
(HA) Mary Parker Williams def. Owen Thompson 6-1, 7-5
(P) Alex Hughes def. Libby McDonald 6-4, 6-0
(HA) Ananya Reddy def. Caroline McDuffie 6-0, 6-0
Doubles
(P) Hart/Brown def. Chancey/Merrell 11-9
(P) Still/Hughes def. Bibeisi/Williams 10-6
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Democratic Gov. Tony Evers urged the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Thursday to choose his maps as drawn, a week after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected those maps.
Evers argued that his 10-year legislative maps are the only maps before the court that comply with federal law outlawing discriminatory voting practices.
His motion comes after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the state high court did not properly determine whether Evers’ maps, which create a new, seventh Black-majority Assembly district in Milwaukee, comply with the federal Voting Rights Act. The U.S. Supreme Court's order stipulated that the state high court is free to take additional evidence if it prefers to reconsider Evers’ maps, but “any new analysis, however, must comply with our equal protection jurisprudence.”
It's the Republican Legislature's proposed maps, Evers argued in the Thursday motion, that violate federal law.
He argued that the current maps dilute the strength of minority votes by having only six Black-majority Assembly districts in Milwaukee despite the city's Black population growing and the U.S. Census Bureau saying they undercounted Black populations by about 3%. And the Legislature's maps, Evers said, are worse than the current district lines, which are still flawed.
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In the motion, Evers argued that Black votes go to waste because they're overconcentrated in the six existing Assembly districts.
The creation of the disputed seventh district, elections consultant Lisa Handley said in Evers' motion, is needed to “satisfy the requirement of the Voting Rights Act that the voting strength of minority voters not be diluted.”
"The standard set by the U.S. Supreme Court is met here, and that failure to consider this evidence and adoption of an existing alternative map, such as the Legislature’s, would be serious legal error," Evers argued in the motion.
The U.S. Supreme Court's rejection of Evers' maps last Wednesday further delayed the state’s redistricting process, which state election officials say needs to be resolved in order to prepare for the August primary and November election. The federal high court noted that the Wisconsin Supreme Court has “sufficient time to adopt maps” before the Aug. 9 primary.
The federal court accepted Evers’ congressional maps that the state Supreme Court approved, denying a request from Wisconsin’s Republican congressional lawmakers seeking to block those boundaries.
The U.S. Supreme Court order came after the state Legislature claimed Evers used the federal Voting Rights Act as “a shield for open and obvious violations” of the Constitution.
Evers’ maps create a total of nine Black-majority districts, with two in the Senate and seven in the Assembly. All districts have Black majorities of between 50.09% and 51.39%, according to court filings. The state currently has six Black-majority Assembly districts and two in the Senate, all with a majority range between 51% and 62%.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the state court did not properly consider “whether a race-neutral alternative that did not add a seventh majority-black district would deny black voters equal political opportunity.”
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2021 was another big year in Wisconsin politics. Sen. Ron Johnson said some things. Voters elected a new state superintendent. Gov. Tony Evers and Republicans clashed over mask mandates. Michael Gableman threatened to jail the mayors of Madison and Green Bay. Here are 10 political stories you, the readers, checked out in droves.
Since the start of the outbreak, Gov. Tony Evers has issued multiple public health emergencies and a series of related orders.
Sen. Ron slammed the impeachment over the weekend as “vindictive and divisive,” and possibly a “diversionary operation” by Democrats to distract from security lapses at the U.S. Capitol.
"I wouldn’t run if I don’t think I could win," said Johnson, who is undecided on a re-election bid.
The board had previously not required masks in schools after some in the public voiced opposition.
With a new order announced, Republicans may be forced to start the process all over again to vote down the governor's emergency order and accompanying mask mandate, but the most likely outcome appears to be an eventual court decision.
Fort McCoy officials acknowledge there were initial problems with food supply, but that and other issues are being addressed.
The idea is in its infancy and all options, including declining to pursue anything, are on the table.
Gableman has asked the court, which plans to take up the matter on Dec. 22, to compel the two mayors to meet with him.
Deborah Kerr said she has also voted for Republicans and tells GOP audiences on the campaign trail for the officially nonpartisan race that she is a "pragmatic Democrat."
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A highly contagious avian flu that is deadly to bird populations on farms and in zoos has been confirmed in several wild bird species across Wisconsin, the state Department of Natural Resources announced Thursday.
This strain of "highly pathogenic avian influenza," called EA H5N1, has already resulted in the euthanizing of nearly three million chickens on a farm in Jefferson County. The continued spread of the virus in Wisconsin could threaten birds in zoos, pet birds, and the egg and poultry industry. The strain is not as dangerous for the wild birds that spread it, according to researchers.
Dane County's Vilas Zoo closed its bird exhibits last week because of the outbreak.
On Thursday, the Department of Natural Resources said the strain has been found in a Cooper's hawk and bald eagle from Dane County, a lesser scaup from Columbia County, a red-tailed hawk from Grant County, a Canada goose from Milwaukee County and a trumpeter swan from Polk County.
The U.S. Geological Survey's National Wildlife Health Center had previously found preliminary evidence of wild birds in Wisconsin being positive for the virus. Those suspicions were confirmed on Wednesday and Thursday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Veterinary Services Laboratory.
The first known case of the highly pathogenic avian influenza was discovered March 14 at the Jefferson County chicken farm where a few million chickens were euthanized to prevent further spread. The case was discovered by UW-Madison researchers with the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.
This strain of the virus has not been spreading to humans, but could lead to the euthanizing of millions of birds across the U.S., likely raising prices in the egg and poultry industry, according to the researchers. The lab is working to identify cases and control the spread. The DNR is also increasing efforts to identify cases.
Vilas Zoo is taking extra precautions to protect its penguins, flamingos, chickens and sandhill cranes. Most have been moved inside to the aviary, which is closed to the public. Flamingos are still visible through a viewing window. The sandhill cranes have been moved to a local animal hospital.
Vilas Zoo spokesperson Kristin Moala said the bird flu is mainly spread through waterfowl, which Dane County has a lot of because of the lakes. The virus could get tracked into the zoo on people's shoes, she said.
The DNR is asking residents to call if they see waterfowl, raptors such as eagles, or avian scavengers such as crows, ravens and gulls displaying tremors, circling movement or holding their heads in strange positions. Residents are also asked not to touch sick or dead birds.
Kim Mahoney, who with her husband is considered the final Foxconn holdout for not selling their property, said she has made four offers to sell. Village staff have never allowed the Village Board to vote on those proposals.
After the incident, police searched for the alleged assailant. Residents in the immediate area were on lockdown. The investigation turned up no answers, but rather inconsistences in the deputy's initial statement, officials said.
One officer deployed an electronic control device and two other officers attempted to deploy their ECDs, but the suspect grabbed them, and also punched one officer in the head, police said.
Judge Valerie Bailey-Rihn concluded that Vos and the Assembly, "after hearing and notice, have chosen to willfully violate a court order and are held in contempt."
Hundreds of clerks statewide are stuck between a rock and a hard place when it comes to someone delivering an absentee ballot on behalf of another. Even within Racine County, different municipalities are employing different policies.
An employee at the BP gas station in Necedah rescued an intoxicated driver, who was allegedly four times over the legal limit, after she crashed her vehicle into a gas pump last week, authorities reported.
Forecasters are predicting quick bursts of moderate to heavy snow and a drop in sudden visibility this afternoon and into the evening, especially until 7 p.m.
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It is clear that many students don’t go to class. And that feels quite oxymoronic: after all, aren’t we students because we go to class? One of the primary complaints of the 2020-2021 school year was online instruction and its accompanying Zoom fatigue, with many calling for a return to the...
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Haryana: India's ambitious child brides who dare to dream
Photojournalist Ruhani Kaur traces the story of three child brides from the northern Indian state of Haryana who dream of studying and working against all odds.
Priyanka, Meenakshi and Shiwani grew up in Damdama, an urban village that is home to Gujjars, an influential agricultural community. Their village is less than half an hour from Gurgaon, an upscale suburb of India's capital, Delhi.
The girls, around 16 years old, have been friends since childhood. They are also child brides - one got married when she was just 10.
It is illegal for girls under the age of 18 to marry in India. But the practice still continues in many parts of the country due to patriarchy and poverty.
India is home to the largest number of child brides in the world, accounting for a third of the global total, according to the United Nations Children's Fund, Unicef. The charity estimates that at least 1.5 million girls under 18 get married here each year.
Last year, the government introduced a bill in parliament to increase the minimum age of marriage to 21, but it hasn't become a law yet.
The three friends desperately want to forge independent lives, but know there are big challenges ahead.
'Don't shackle me with marriage'
Priyanka was 10 when her family forced her to marry. Seven years on, she is in Class 11, and still lives in her parents' house.
But she has been told that she will have to go to live with her husband - who is studying for exams to join the police force - as soon as he gets a job.
She is scared, and pours her worries into her diary.
"Don't shackle me with marriage, I'm too young… I don't want to go to my mother-in-law, leaving my doll behind," she writes.
Priyanka says she isn't a very good student, but likes helping out at her brother's beauty parlour - she hopes this can help her stay at home longer.
Her cousin - who is married to Priyanka's husband's brother - also learnt some parlour work but couldn't continue because she too was married off. Priyanka yearns for a different life.
'We shouldn't get married until our dreams come true'
Last year, when Meenakshi entered Class 11, she became the first girl in her school to enrol in the science stream. Her happiness knew no bounds, she said then.
By that point, the coronavirus pandemic had changed lives. Millions lost their jobs during intermittent lockdowns, with many having to return to their hometowns and villages.
It was also a time when many parents of young girls, anxious about their future prospects, arranged their marriages.
A number of Meenakshi's classmates got married during this period, but she hoped to hold on. "I don't know about the right age [to get married] but until our dreams come true, we shouldn't get married!" she would say, defiantly.
But on 5 February this year, she became part of that statistic.
The henna is still visible on Meenakshi's hands as she reaches for her mobile phone, which is buzzing with messages from her 16-year-old husband. Her red bangles jingle as she types a reply.
Her husband is also studying, so Meenakshi's parents have told her she can stay on in school for now. She hopes her parents and in-laws will let her study for as long as she wants to.
Dreams of working in a bank
There is visible excitement on Shiwani's face when she speaks about studying - she loves going to school and dreams of becoming a banker.
But when her mother takes out her wedding album from the cupboard, Shiwani is jolted back to reality. She knows that her future may not be in her control after she finishes Class 12.
Shiwani and her elder sister Ashu got married on the same day - their uncle fixed their weddings along with that of his own daughter after the girls' father fell ill.
"Nothing's changed. I was married off at 15, and so was my daughter," Shiwani's mother says.
Their father had promised to let them finish Class 12, so both sisters clung fiercely to hope.
Ashu went to her husband's house before her exam results were out. She wanted to study more, maybe even pursue law, and hoped her in-laws would agree.
But within a few months, she got pregnant. She gave birth earlier this year.
As life goes on in the village, on a bright autumn day, Priyanka, Shiwani and Meenakshi meet their friend Monu, who is free of any immediate pressure to marry.
They shriek in excitement as they ride a creaking Ferris wheel.
As they start spinning faster and faster, the girls forget their worries for a glorious moment.
This work was supported by National Geographic Society's Emergency Fund for Journalists
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The opportunities for adventure are endless when the car is fueled up with a full tank of gas and the open road awaits.
Road trips can be cost-conscious ways to travel, as they save travelers from having to contend with potentially expensive flights. However, there’s even more road trippers can do to save on their next excursions. Explore these money-saving tips before hitting the open road.
Improve fuel economy. There’s no avoiding the gas station on road trips, but there may be ways to stretch gas mileage. Make sure tires are properly inflated; have the vehicle serviced before leaving to change oil and check that everything is running efficiently; donÕt overpack with lots of heavy cargo; and bring bikes along to explore certain areas without having to use the vehicle.
Establish a daily budget. You canÕt anticipate every expense, but you can make a plan and estimate what it will cost for the trip. Determine your priorities so you know if you want luxury accommodations or if campgrounds will suffice, and then build a budget around anticipated costs. Keep track of all costs so you’ll know when to cut back, if necessary.
Consider a rental. If you’re leasing a car or truck and are dangerously close to going over miles, a rental vehicle may save you money in the long run. Also, if you’ll be traveling with a crowd, renting a van “and splitting the costs” can save everyone money.
Pack food and drinks. Visiting sit-down restaurants and even fast-food establishments can cause expenditures to add up. The financial resource Money Crashers says a typical fast-food meal costs just under $6, but fast casual places, like Chipotle and Panera, can run around $12 per person. Multiply those prices by three meals a day over the course of the trip, and that’s expensive. Instead, save dining out for a treat and pack non-perishable items or even sandwiches in a cooler to satisfy you while on the road.
Book a suite or Airbnb. When traveling with the family, a suite or Airbnb might provide cheaper alternatives to a standard hotel room, since they likely have fully furnished kitchen facilities, laundry services and other extended-stay perks. The up-front cost may be more, but you’ll save in the long run on all the extras.
Utilize any and all coupons. Retail coupon providers like Honey.com and RetailMeNot.com can help you find discounts on a variety of items. There also may be coupons for parking garages and area attractions.
Find free entertainment. With a little research you can find attractions that don’t require high admission fees or may have no fees at all. Public parks, certain museums and area landmarks may offer free admission.
Road trips can be even more affordable when vacationers embrace the many ways to save money. | https://www.eastcentraliowanews.com/mvlsun/how-to-road-trip-on-a-budget/article_82be8e46-1193-59c1-a45a-5218620d4ce4.html | 2022-04-01T02:03:44Z |
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Taylor Hawkins will not be forgotten at the 2022 Grammys.
The Grammys ceremony on April 3 will now include a tribute to the Foo Fighters drummer who died on March 25 at the age of 50, according to Variety.
"We will honor his memory in some way," CBS executive vice president of specials, music and live events Jack Sussman told Variety. "We want to figure out what is the right thing to do that is respectful to everyone involved. We're patient. We'll be planning right up until the very end."
He did not provide further details on the tribute.
The Recording Academy announced on March 24 that the Foo Fighters would be performing at the award ceremony, but E! News has learned that the band will no longer be performing at the Grammys. (Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, H.E.R. and more stars are still set to sing at the show.)
The Foo Fighters said on march 29 they'd be cancelling all upcoming concerts "in light of the staggering loss of our brother Taylor Hawkins."
They added, "We're sorry for and share in the disappointment that we won't be seeing one another as planned. Instead, let's take this time to grieve, to heal, to pull our loved ones close, and to appreciate all the music and memories we've made together."
Although the Foo Fighters will no longer take the stage for a performance, the group is up for three nominations at the Grammys: Best Rock Album for Medicine At Midnight, Best Rock Song for "Waiting On A War" and Best Rock Performance for "Making A Fire."
In the meantime, the National Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences are working to clarify Taylor's cause of death. In a preliminary toxicology report shared to Twitter on March 26, the Colombian Attorney General shared that there were 10 types of substances found in the drummers body, including THC (marijuana) tricyclic antidepressants, benzodiazepines and opioids.
Machine Gun Kelly recently shed light on Taylor's final days, telling Howard Stern and spoke about his experience meeting Taylor two days before he died. When his and the Foo Fighters' scheduled performance in Paraguay were cancelled, he hung out with the band members and got to meet the "amazing musician" that was Taylor.
"[Taylor] went up to every single one of us and gave us each our moment," MGK said. "Like every single one of us, man, like down to my assistant. He's such a beautiful soul. He gave his heart." | https://www.eonline.com/ca/news/1325515/taylor-hawkins-grammys-tribute-in-the-works-days-after-his-death | 2022-04-01T02:03:45Z |
The House with the Eye Museum at 127 W. Fourth St. now belongs to the City of Leadville.
Mayor Greg Labbe received quit-claim deeds last week from the two heirs to Neil V. Reyonlds’ estate, Helen C. Moffett and Richard C. Reynolds, conveying to the city the title to the property and its contents. This is being done at no charge to the city. Reynolds died on Dec. 26, 2021. Attorney Carol Bellhouse is handling his estate.
Leadville City Council will still need to pass a resolution accepting the property at an upcoming meeting, Labbe told the Herald.
“I’m thrilled that the house will be held as a museum in the city of Leadville,” Labbe said.
The owner of the property before Reynolds was Barbara Bost, who died in 2016. Reynolds was her attorney when she wrote her will in 2007. At that time, she left the House with the Eye to the Healy House and the Heritage Museum. In 2008 she added a codicil stating that the artifacts in the House the the Eye were only to be displayed in Leadville. Apparently, at some time previously, some contents of the house had been taken to Denver, Bellhouse said.
In 2013, Bost decided she would leave the House with the Eye to Reynolds, and she added another codicil to her will to that effect, using attorney Tim Berry as it would have been a conflict of interest for Reynolds to handle the matter.
The conveyance of the house to Reynolds was never recorded and so far no deed has been found, although Bellhouse continues to search. The matter of Reynolds’ ownership was resolved in court last year, and both his heirs were eager to see that the house and its contents go to the city, she said.
“It’s very important to me that it be preserved,” Bellhouse said. She said some consideration was initially given to selling the house “for about two seconds.” Now it appears everything has fallen into place.” We got it done,” Bellhouse said.
The House with the Eye was built by Eugene Robitaille, a Canadian who arrived in Leadville as the silver boom was beginning. Known as a master carpenter, contractor and builder, according to his advertisements in the Herald Democrat, Robitaille initially built four houses on West Fourth Street, known at the time as “Millionaires’ Row.” Today only three remain. He moved into the House with the Eye briefly in 1879, and then a year and a half later moved next door to 129 W. Fourth St., making the original house his office and model home. It is now known as the House with the Eye Museum and Carriage House and features different hand-carved woodwork in each of its rooms. Robitaille didn’t design the house for millionaires, but for upper middle-class Leadvillians. He also designed and built the Presbyterian Church, now known as the Old Church, on Harrison Avenue.
Robitaille was said to be a very religious man, and the House with the Eye featured an eye looking from its second floor representing the all-seeing eye of God.
Thersele Roche Robitaille, also a Canadian, was Eugene Robitaille’s wife, and she designed millinery and dresses which were displayed in the windows of the house at 123 E. Fourth St.
The Robitailles eventually moved to Denver, but would travel back to Leadville frequently because of their business interests. Thersele Robitaille died on Oct. 10, 1921 at the age of 70, and Eugene Robitaille died March 30, 1932, age 85. Both are buried in Leadville’s St. Joseph Cemetery.
The House with the Eye became a museum in 1964 after it and the Robitaille house next door were purchased by George and Mary Bost Cassidy. Mary Cassidy was a reporter for the Herald Democrat. The House with the Eye doesn’t contain any of the Robitaille’s belongings, but is furnished with donations from Leadville families. A current listing of contents comprises some 26 pages.
When Mary Cassidy died in 1987, the House with the Eye Museum passed on to her daughter Barbara Bost, who lived in the family house next door. The museum, however, remained closed for the next 24 years.
In 2011, Reynolds suggested to Bost that the museum be reopened. The two worked together to get the facility in shape for a reopening in summer 2012.
One of the most visible improvements since then was the replacement of the original eye, which had suffered some damage over the years.
Steve True of Buena Vista acquired the various pieces of glass to make the replica eye, which was installed in the house on Friday, Sept. 30, 2013. The current eye includes a 100-year-old piece of glass from a church in Whittier, North Carolina for the pupil, the same kind of glass that was part of the original. The blue and pink glass is from Pennsylvania, and the purple is Kokomo glass from Indiana and quite possibly the same as the glass in the original eye, True said.
In July 2014, a celebration of its 50th anniversary was held at the house. It remained open to visitors in the summer with Bost and Reynolds and then just Reynolds providing tours, until the pandemic, when the tours ended.
Labbe said the city would operate the House with the Eye as it does the Tabor Home, which the city also owns. Carl Schaefer, who heads the Lake County Civic Center Association, is providing guidance, especially pertaining to the museum’s contents as the city takes over the house. He is also assisting Bellhouse with the many historical items in Reynolds’ office at 115 E. Fifth St. | https://www.leadvilleherald.com/article_37f39ec2-b034-11ec-aa57-4f6695a48c9a.html | 2022-04-01T02:03:45Z |
Masks are off, spring has sprung and it’s time to get back into the mix and start meeting new people.
To help foster this idea Rebellious Unicorns Events, along with Friends of Dorothy Lounge is bringing back the popular 2SLGBTQ+ networking event — the MX. The inaugural event of the season kicks off on April 6 at 5 p.m. Following that, the MX. will run on the first Wednesday of every month.
According to Dustyn Baulkham, creator of the MX Kelowna and CEO at Rebellious Unicorns Production Company Inc, the event is an opportunity for the 2SLGBTQ+ community to network, gather, and socialize.
“With a fun and casual atmosphere, this is an opportunity to meet like-minded people away from those lovely apps,” said Baulkham.
Allies are encouraged to join.
“After nearly two and a half years of not being able to host networking events, we are super excited to be bringing the MX. back on a consistent basis.”
This year the MX. will be expanding to Victoria and will be hosted on the second Wednesday of every month at Friends of Dorothy located at 537 Johnson Street.
Tickets are $12 plus GST in advance and $15 at the door. Space is available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
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The Titusville Senior Center will host a Fall Prevention Class on April 29. It will run from 9 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and includes lunch. The Pennsylvania Department of Aging offers this free fall risk screenings and prevention program to adults 60 years of age and older. The program is designed to raise awareness of falls, introduce steps on how to reduce falls, improve overall health, and provide referrals and resources. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (814) 827-9134.
The center has announced its menu and schedule for the week of April 4.
Monday: Warm roast beef and cheddar sandwich and summer corn chowder; bingo, 12:45 p.m., fun prizes plus a $25 jackpot.
Tuesday: Baked cabbage roll casserole and garlic whipped potatoes; Healthy Steps in Motion, 12:45 p.m., this free class focuses on increasing flexibility and balance.
Wednesday: Stadium hot dog with sauerkraut and cheesy potatoes; pinochle party, 12:45 p.m. The center is always looking for pinochle players.
Thursday: Affordable Care hearing aids, 10 a.m., walk-ins are welcome, but they ask that you sign up at least two days in advance to assure availability; salisbury steak with a baked potato and broccoli; Healthy Steps in Motion, 12:45 p.m.
Friday: Free massages with Anderson Physical Therapy, 10 a.m.; free blood pressure screenings with Anne Logan, 11 a.m.; birthday luncheon, enjoy cake with lunch; egg salad sandwich and tomato soup; Senior Council, 12:45 p.m. The center is always looking for new ideas.
Lunch reservations are required at least two days in advance by calling (814) 827-9134. Takeout meals are available. Takeout meals may be picked up weekdays between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Make sure to specify if you are reserving a takeout meal or you will be dining in.
The center is located in the Community Center at Burgess Park, 714 E. Main St.
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The 2022 South Region Champions Villanova Wildcats met with the media on Thursday morning as a part of the Final Four media rounds.
In a rare move, seven Wildcats met with the media as a testament to the team’s mentality. However, senior guard Caleb Daniels spoke frequently as the national media liked the story of the hometown boy returning to the Crescent City for a shot at a National Championship. The New Orleans native opened the presser with the comment, “It’s definitely, honestly, a true blessing and honor to be part of this, to have the Final Four here.”
[Read the transcript provided by ASAP Sports]
Following the players, head coach Jay Wright took to the panel and answered questions about being back in the Final Four, plans for Kansas, Dhamir Cosby-Roundtree & Maalik Wayns, and how important guard play is for ‘Nova. Read the full transcript here.
Villanova tips off against Kansas on Saturday at 6:09p ET and will be broadcast on TBS. DraftKings has Kansas as a 4.5 point favorite.
Duke and North Carolina will play in the second National Semifinal; DraftKings has Duke as a 4-point favorite. | https://www.vuhoops.com/2022/3/31/23005641/2022-final-four-villanova-kansas-press-odds-time | 2022-04-01T02:03:45Z |
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Voters in Twin Lakes will be able to vote in a contested race for village trustee in the April 5 election.
Three seats are open. One incumbent, Jeremy Knoll, is not running for re-election.
Appearing on the ballot will be:
- Barbara Andres
- R. Lynn Garnand
- WIlliam Kaskin
- Ken Perl
- Bob Wagner
The same questionnaire was submitted by westofthei.com to each candidate by email. Here are the candidates’ biographical information followed by their question responses, presented in alphabetical order:
Barbara Jean Andres — Age: 74. Education: High School. Occupation: Customer service for H. & R. Block during the tax season; retired for the rest of the year. Previous elected or appointed public (previous) Board of Review; Board of Appeals; currently serving as Village Trustee.
Lynn Garnand — Age: 68. Education: BS Chemistry/Biology. Occupation: Small Business Owner. Previous elected or appointed public office: None.
William Kaskin — Age: 65. Education: graduate of Wilmot High School. Occupation: Retired Village of Twin Lakes public works. Previous elected or appointed public office: Village Trustee.
Ken Perl — Age: 57. Education: High School, Elevator Construction Trade School. Occupation: Elevator Mechanic 33 years. Small business owner Mad Dan’s Restaurant for 27 years. Previous Elected Public Office: Board of Ethics for Twin Lakes, Plan & Review Board for Twin Lakes.
Bob Wagner — Age: 62. Education: Merrillville IN High School, Ivy Tech – NW IN, US Air Force Flight Med Tech. Occupation: Small Business owner and Entrepreneur. Previous elected or appointed public office: Not yet.
1.) Why are you the best candidate for Twin Lakes village trustee?
Andres — I am seeking re-election to the Board of Trustees to continue giving back to the village that has been our home of nearly 50 years. Our children and grandchildren have been born, raised and educated here. This is a wonderful community in which to live. I want to continue to be a part of keeping it safe and friendly, and to make it even better. I have learned over the years to listen and explore all sides of an issue; ask questions; listen with an open mind; then work to find solution that is fair and good for all the people of the village. I am honest and trustworthy, with a strong work ethic. I do not believe in change just for the sake of change. However after exploring all sides of an issue, if a change is needed to keep the village moving forward I embrace the challenge. Progress requires learning from our experiences and that of others. Then applying that knowledge to a current issue using good judgement and common sense.
Garnand — I have had a broad spectrum of career and life experiences in large and small businesses/organizations including Motorola, US Coast Guard, US Air Force, and UOP in Des Plaines, IL. I have never stopped learning and adapting. In the last two years, I have attended all but one board / committee of the whole meetings and am very aware of the issues we face and how we make decisions about them. Whether in uniform or as the Chief Architect of Motorola’s cell phone division, I’ve had to make difficult decisions on a regular basis about what’s best for the organization and my people. My role was to serve them whether I was managing a $50,000 project or a $15 million program. I’m a detail oriented and fiscally responsible person who’ll work to ensure that the village funds are spent wisely, and that initiatives are carried out efficiently. As a Village Board Trustee, I’ll bring value of my experience making difficult decisions for the right reasons and a technical expertise that currently does not exist on the board.
Kaskin — I lived in the village of Twin Lakes all my life and raised my three children here with my wife Lynn. I worked for the village of public works for a little over forty years. I’m tired of all the spending going on. I will try to keep our taxes down and keep our small town prospering. Even if I’m not elected I will still be at the board meetings to voice my opinions and yours.
Perl — Being a small business owner of Mad Dan’s I will bring good business management skills to the board.
Wagner — I’ve lived in Twin Lakes for 11 years and want to bring energy, analytical thinking and financial thoughtfulness to the decisions that are being made for the residents that live here and for the visitors that bring revenue to the area. We should be focusing on both entities for the continued growth and development of Twin Lakes. As a business owner and an entrepreneur, I have gained a valuable base of knowledge regarding financial strategy and stability as well as the importance of marketing…getting the right story out to the public. I enjoy asking questions and learning everything I can before making decisions that affect so many and have large price tags.
2.) What do you see as the chief issues faced by the Village Board and how would you address them if elected?
Andres — Keeping our village in a strong financial position while continuing to maintain and improve our infrastructure. Protecting and maintaining our lakes. The health and quality of the lakes is key to keep our village alive and vibrant, for both full time and part time residents, as well as the tourism industry, Being good steward of the tax payers money. Using revenue in the most efficient and prudent ways to keep property taxes stable. Encouraging residents to share their views, concerns, and needs with the board.
Garnand — As previously stated, I attend every meeting and have a good understanding of the challenges we’re facing. A big issue is the staffing of our police department. The pool of part-time police officers used in the past for filling in for sick/injured officers or manning the summer water patrol boats has vanished over the last few years. Today we are operating at the bare minimum staffing of two officers per shift. This works only when everyone is healthy. This also does not account for staffing of our water patrol in the summer. In March, we were fortunate to hire one additional full-time officer. The immediate problem we are faced with is both finding and funding the additional 2 officers needed to properly staff the department. Another, larger issue is the Village’s decision-making process as it applies to spending our money. At each Committee of the Whole Meeting, I’d like to see a balance sheet that includes current budget performance to date as well as seasonal and predictive planning of expense, revenue, and debt load for the next 12 months. Today decisions are being made without that kind of fact-based data on where we are or will be financially and I think that is a recipe for trouble. A general issue that we grapple with in specific instances, is what I would call “outdated ordinances”. I would like to work with the board on a general updating and tightening up of some of our ordinances. Lastly, someone needs to ask, “Do we really have to spend this money?”
Kaskin — The spending has to come to a stop. The people who have lived in our village their whole lives are being financially hurt by our frequently raised taxes.
Perl — Development is necessary to grow our tax base. A resilient tax base requires a healthy mix of residential, retail, and commercial businesses to be sustainable. I believe an economic development commission will provide focus to keep us on track. Development also touches on the needs to include residential stakeholders for new construction projects. Impacting their neighborhoods engaging residents early has to be embedded in the village plan development process.
Wagner — It is clear that Twin Lakes is growing. The appropriate foresight and oversight on all the aspects and offerings of the village is critical in order for Twin Lakes to grow in the direction that benefits its residents. I feel the key areas include Police and Fire Departments along with Public Works need a guiding partnership with the Village Board to determine the best course of action for public safety as well as ensuring they have the proper equipment to do their job effectively and efficiently. | https://www.westofthei.com/2022/03/31/spring-election-2022-twin-lakes-village-trustee-candidate-qa/83027 | 2022-04-01T02:03:46Z |
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Which auto-follow drone is best?
Capturing magnificent scenes with a high-flying drone is a common method used by videographers to create content. The drones are steered with a flight stick or controller and go wherever the pilot directs them.
But sometimes, you want the drone to capture you in action. If there is nobody else to control the drone, you’re going to have a problem. That is where an auto-follow drone comes in, and as the name implies, it will automatically follow you as you run, bike or ski. One of the best auto-follow drones is the DJI Air 2S Quadcopter Drone.
What to know before you buy an auto-follow drone
Know the difference between auto-follow and tracking
The two terms might sound the same, and some companies use them interchangeably, but there is a subtle difference. An auto-follow drone doesn’t need a camera and can follow a signal. On the other hand, a tracking drone can memorize a face or object and track it. It will stay a certain distance away and continuously keep the object in the frame.
The size of the drone matters
Not all drones are built the same, and generally larger ones will have bigger batteries and more features. But that’s not to say that smaller, more affordable drones aren’t up to the task. Consider what kind of footage you want to capture and where you’ll be flying, and determine which size drone will be best for your needs.
Preferred method of control
You can operate drones through different control mechanisms. While professional drones use remote controllers and a screen, others operate easily with a mobile phone or a tablet. Consider which controlling method will be the easiest for you, as you can always upgrade to a headset when you get more comfortable.
What to look for in a quality auto-follow drone
Gimballed camera for stability
Under normal circumstances, you operate the drone through remote control. The pilot can steady the drone and capture any footage. But when it follows you, it is doing so automatically. Some stability is built into the flight, but a good-quality drone will have a gimballed camera. This prevents the camera from excessive shaking and will smoothly track the subject.
Obstacle sensing to prevent crashing
You don’t have any control over an auto-follow drone when it is in flight. To prevent the gadget from crashing into trees or buildings, a good-quality drone includes obstacle-sensing technology. This allows it to fly around or over anything that could block its flight path. It also allows the drone to keep track of you without breaking the line of sight.
Great camera for the best footage
If you use an auto-follow drone to capture images while running or going horse riding, you’ll want the footage to be as good as possible. A good-quality drone will capture 4K footage at 60 frames per second and take still photos with at least a 20-megapixel camera. Just bear in mind that you’ll need a suitable data storage device and enough battery power to fly some distance while recording.
How much you can expect to spend on an auto-follow drone
The average cost of an auto-follow drone will largely depend on the capabilities and functions of the device. An entry-level drone that can follow you retails for $150-$200, while professional drones can retail for $800-$1,500.
Auto-follow drone FAQ
How long is the flight time of a drone?
A. That will depend on the drone’s capabilities and the weather condition. On a sky, windless day, a typical drone can fly for around 35 minutes. Having to contend with wind can reduce the flying time to approximately 25 to 35 minutes.
What happens when the drone loses sight of you?
A. Most drones have a return-to-home function where they will fly back to their base station if they lose connectivity to the controller. Some drones go through several processes to re-establish a connection by themselves, like retracing their steps.
What’s the best auto-follow drone to buy?
Top auto-follow drone
What you need to know: For professional-quality footage, this drone will follow you wherever you go.
What you’ll love: This drone has an amazing 1-inch image sensor, making it capable of capturing footage at 5.4K at 30 frames per second or 4K at 60 frames per second. For auto-following, it features DJI’s Spotlight 2.0, ActiveTrack 4.0, and Point of Interest 3.0. It can track an object from as high as 1,600 feet and avoids collisions through environment sensing.
What you should consider: While it is one of the best drones available, the steep price tag could place it out of reach for most.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top auto-follow drone for the money
What you need to know: This affordable drone features a follow-me mode where it will hover automatically and record your movements.
What you’ll love: Capable of recording footage in 2K resolution, this drone has a 120-degree field of vision. It can follow you by GPS tracking, or you can let it fly a custom route. The drone has a control range of 980 feet and comes with two 1,000 mAh batteries.
What you should consider: Some users have indicated that the included batteries only provide for about 10 minutes of flying time.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Holy Stone HS720 Foldable GPS Drone
What you need to know: This drone is perfect for shooting 4K content, as it comes with a shock absorption holder to minimize vibrations.
What you’ll love: Capturing footage at a maximum resolution of 3840 x 2160, this drone has an adjustable lens that you can rotate 90 degrees. It has three auto-follow options to circle a specific point, fly on a pre-set course or follow your movements while recording. It comes with two batteries that provide 25 minutes of flying time each.
What you should consider: It doesn’t come with an SD card to save footage on, so you’ll have to provide your own.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Live-Action 'The Violence Action' Film's Teaser Showcases More Cast, August 19 Opening
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The official website for the live-action film adaptation of author Shin Sawada and artist Renji Asai's The Violence Action manga posted a teaser trailer and teaser visual on Friday. Both showcase more cast members and the August 19 opening for the film.
Kanna Hashimoto (left in image below) plays protagonist Kei Kikuno.
The main cast includes (from left to right, top to bottom in image below):
- Fumika Baba as Shopkeeper
- Yosuke Sugino as Terano
- Kanna Hashimoto as Kei Kikuno
- Ōji Suzuka as Watanabe
- Win Morisaki as Kaneko
- Takashi Okamura as Zura-san
- Yu Shirota as Michitaka-kun
- TYūri Ōta as Daria
- TShunsuke Daito as Ayabe
- Jiro Sato as Sandaime (third generation leader)
- Katsunori Takahashi as Kinoshita
The manga's story centers on Kei Kikuno, an assassin who seems to be an easygoing and cute girl next door but is actually a top hitgirl. Kei skillfully handles jobs with her gun expertise and physical prowess.
Tōichirō Rutō is directing the film, and is co-writing the script alongside Itaru Era.
The series launched on Shogakukan's online magazine Yawaraka Spirits in April 2016. The manga went on hiatus from March 2018 to June 2019 due to a creator's poor health. The series ranked on the top 20 list of manga for male readers in the 2018 edition of Takarajimasha's Kono Manga ga Sugoi! (This Manga Is Amazing!) guidebook.
Asai drew a manga adaptation of Mamoru Hosoda's The Boy and The Beast anime film, and Yen Press released the series in English in North America.
Daisuke Muroi is Sawada's real name, and he drew the Reiri manga with author Hitoshi Iwaaki (Historie, Parasyte) from December 2015 to December 2018.
Sources: The Violence Action live-action film's website, Comic Natalie | https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-03-31/live-action-the-violence-action-film-teaser-showcases-more-cast-august-19-opening/.184249 | 2022-04-01T02:03:45Z |
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While Main Street Fairmont has a new executive director in Dan Swiger, his past experience as the organization’s program manager helps him understand the importance of working with other groups to make Fairmont and Marion County events truly special. That effort will include not only the successful partnerships...
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Japan will act appropriately on oil reserves release -industry minister
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TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan will act appropriately on oil reserves release while closely watching global developments, the industry minister said on Friday, ahead of a meeting by International Energy Agency (IEA) member countries later in the day.
U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Thursday the largest release ever from the U.S. emergency oil reserve and challenged oil companies to drill more in an attempt to bring down gasoline prices that have soared during Russia's war with Ukraine.
"It is not clear whether the release will be done by the U.S. alone or the United States will make a proposal at the IEA meeting," Japanese industry minister Koichi Hagiuda told a news conference.
"In any case, we would like to act appropriately while keeping an eye on the international situation," he said.
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The American Lung Association’s “Zeroing in on Healthy Air” report, released today, reveals that an Iowa transition to vehicles powered by clean electricity generation would generate $10.8 billion in public health benefits and prevent 989 premature deaths, 24,500 asthma attacks and 108,000 lost workdays for Iowa residents.
“The transportation sector is a leading contributor to air pollution and climate change,” said Kristina Hamilton, director of advocacy at the Lung Association. “Thankfully, the technologies and systems are in place to make these benefits a reality, especially in communities most impacted by harmful pollution today. We need Iowa’s leaders to act to implement equitable policies and invest in the transition to healthy air. Especially as Iowa faces the impacts of climate change such as extreme storms and heat, this is a powerful and practical opportunity to take action to improve our economy, our health and our future.”
“Zeroing in on Healthy Air” outlines the broad benefits of the transition to a zero-emission transportation sector over the coming decades. The report illustrates the potential health and climate benefits if all new passenger vehicles sold are zero-emission by 2035 and all new trucks and buses sold are zero-emission by 2040. The report projects that the nation’s electric grid will be powered by clean, non-combustion electricity replacing dirty fossil fuels by 2035.
The report found that nationally, a widespread transition to electric vehicles would generate more than $1.2 trillion in health benefits and $1.7 trillion in additional climate benefits by 2050.
Climate change threatens the health of all Americans, from wildfires and extreme storms to worsening air pollution. And poor air quality caused by transportation and electricity generation contributes to a wide range of negative health impacts, including childhood asthma attacks, impaired lung function and development, lung cancer, heart attacks, strokes and premature deaths. These are sources of health disparities in lower-income communities and communities of color, both in terms of exposure to harmful air and the associated health consequences.
Achieving these major health and climate benefits will require dedicated and sustained leadership. Investment at all levels of government, and public education and engagement will ensure the transition to zero-emission vehicles provides clean air for everyone. The Lung Association is asking the public to sign its petition calling for more rapid transition to zero-emission vehicles and energy at Lung.org/EV.
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We're still sweating after season two of Bridgerton—but there's more to unpack.
If you've already binge-watched all eight episodes like us—no judgment!—it's time to dive deep into the secrets and hidden gems that you might have missed.
Season two, based on Julia Quinn's second Bridgerton novel The Viscount Who Loved Me, turned the focus to Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) and his courtship with Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley).
The season also featured the return of one favorites like Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan), Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton), Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) and Queen Charlotte (Golda Rosheuvel), plus the addition of new characters like Edwina Sharma (Charithra Chandran) and Lady Mary Sharma (Shelley Conn).
While some fans have questioned why season two wasn't quite as steamy as its predecessor, we still found plenty to obsess over.
After all, what's Bridgerton without a little sleuthing and investigating of our own? It feels like Lady Whistledown would approve.
Without any further ado, grab your tea and pull up a fancy chair—we've got some Bridgerton secrets to uncover! | https://www.eonline.com/ca/news/1325516/these-bridgerton-secrets-easter-eggs-will-be-the-object-of-all-your-desires | 2022-04-01T02:03:51Z |
The First Ascent Youth Leadership program is now accepting applications for its free multi-day course based out of Colorado Mountain College’s (CMC) campus in Leadville. The deadline for applications in April 22.
Although the program took a hiatus during the past two years due to the pandemic, First Ascent is operating again this summer. The course is for students who will complete eighth and ninth grade this spring. Dates this year run from Sunday, June 19 through Friday, June 24.
Sponsored by Alpine Bank and the J. Robert Young Foundation, First Ascent is available to students living in eight counties: Chaffee, Eagle, Garfield, Grand, Lake, Pitkin, Summit and a portion of Routt. Recommendations from a counselor, teacher or other adult need to be submitted along with each application.
First Ascent brings together students from around the CMC district and gives students opportunities to develop and learn leadership skills such as problem-solving, consensus-building, conflict resolution and communication. Students live at CMC’s residential hall in Leadville and build self-esteem through challenges such as rock climbing, hiking Mount Elbert and rafting the Arkansas River.
This year, First Ascent will accept 35 students who show potential to be leaders. Counselors and staff are former graduates of the program, and students completing First Ascent can return to work as staff during future summers.
For more information and to apply, go to https://coloradomtn.edu/firstascent or contact First Ascent Program Manager Carolyn Larsen at ctlarsen@coloradomtn.edu. | https://www.leadvilleherald.com/free_content/article_92d8a048-b035-11ec-a13f-3778dd066dfb.html | 2022-04-01T02:03:52Z |
The Public Health Agency of Canada has declared an outbreak of norovirus linked to the consumption of raw B.C. oysters.
The outbreak has impacted people in B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario — though as of March 30, 262 of the 279 reported cases are in B.C. There have been no deaths associated with the outbreak.
Individuals became sick with norovirus after ingesting raw oysters farmed on B.C.’s west coast. Health Canada recalled certain brands of oysters that were believed to be related to the norovirus outbreak on Feb. 18, March 20, March 23, and March 27, 2022.
READ MORE: Health Canada recalls certain B.C. oysters due to norovirus contamination
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is continuing an investigation into the outbreak which could lead to further recalls. Any recall notices will be shared publicly.
To avoid norovirus infection from oysters, make sure they are cooked thoroughly to an internal temperature of 90 degrees celsius for 90 seconds before eating. Public health agencies do not recommend consuming raw oysters.
If you believe you became sick from consuming the recalled oysters, Health Canada recommends contacting a doctor. Anyone who believes they purchased the product should check to see if they have it in their home or business. Do not consume the recalled oysters — either throw them away or return them to the place of purchase.
When people become sick with norovirus they typically develop symptoms of gastroenteritis within 24 to 48 hours, but symptoms can start within 12 hours after exposure. Even after becoming infected with norovirus, you can become re-infected. The main symptoms include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting and stomach cramps. Other symptoms may include a low-grade fever, headaches, chills, muscle aches and fatigue.
Most people start to feel better after a day or two, however in severe cases, some patients require hospitalization. Those most at risk of severe outcomes from norovirus infection include pregnant women, people with compromised immune systems, young children and seniors.
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After a couple of weeks, RCMP are still investigating the disappearance of 13-year-old Payton MacDonald.
MacDonald was reported missing on March 17, after RCMP could not locate her during a wellness check requested by the Ministry of Child and Family Development. She was last seen getting into a van with her father on March 15 at the foot of Harbour View Road in Ladysmith.
Her father was taken into custody shortly after for disobeying a court order by not sharing her location with the ministry. He was released at a bail hearing on March 18, but arrested again on March 23, and remains in custody pending his next appearance on April 5.
RCMP believe that Payton is with someone known to her father, but they are looking for help verifying her safety and well-being.
At the time she was reported missing, police said that she does not have a phone or access to social media.
Staff Sergeant Darrell Sandback of the Vancouver Island RCMP General Investigation Section says social media speculation that she isn’t actually missing is untrue.
“We understand that there have been comments and speculation on social media stating that Payton is not missing or that she is in camp for spring break. However, this is not true,” says Sandback. “What we also know is that there is a 13-year-old girl who is still missing, and there are many people who are worried about her safety.”
She is as in the picture above. Described as white, around 5-foot-6, 130 pounds, with brown hair and eyes.
If you have any information you’re asked to call Ladysmith RCMP on their non-emergency line at 250-245-2215. | https://www.mycowichanvalleynow.com/70515/news/search-for-missing-13-year-old-ladysmith-girl-continues/ | 2022-04-01T02:03:52Z |
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Which composting toilet is best?
If you’re looking to live off-grid or spend more time camping far away from facilities, the number one question is all about number two: what do you do with human waste? If you are looking to conserve resources and maybe even produce something useful for the garden, a composting toilet is the way to go.
For its odor control, ease of use and expanded capacity, the Nature’s Head Self-Contained Composting Toilet is the best choice.
What to know before you buy a composting toilet
Size
Composting toilets are a great solution when you need a bathroom on a boat, in a van or in a cabin, but size matters. Because many commercial composting toilets store the waste, they can be larger than even the smallest plumbed toilets. Measure carefully to make sure the composting toilet you choose fits in the space you have.
Capacity
Capacity concerns how much waste the toilet can hold before needing to be emptied. Larger families need a high-capacity toilet, but singles and couples can get away with smaller holding tanks.
The larger the composting toilet, the less frequently you will need to empty it. Keep that in mind if you want to cut down on basic maintenance tasks.
Portable or built-in
The beauty of a composting toilet is that it can go anywhere you want it to. It’s not tied to plumbing or water supply. However, even composting toilets can be built-in and more permanent. If you are adding a bathroom to an off-grid cabin, you might consider a built-in toilet that is fixed to the floor or the wall, but for travel or camping, a portable one is best.
What to look for in a quality composting toilet
Separate liquid waste tank
The main concern most people have with composting toilets is odor. A primary cause of odor is liquid waste. To keep odor down, a separate liquid waste tank is a good idea. This can also be emptied before solid waste is emptied, diluted with water and poured directly onto nitrogen-loving plants.
Composting crank
As with outdoor garden composting, turning the material results in faster decomposition. Some composting toilets feature a composting crank that moves the waste around to hasten its breakdown.
Leakproof and odorless
Especially for vans, boats and RVs, the last thing you want is a leaky composting toilet. While it’s always advisable to empty your waste tank before moving the toilet, sometimes that’s just not possible. Look for toilets with leakproof seals or single-body construction. This also helps trap any odors inside of the toilet until it can be emptied.
How much you can expect to spend on a composting toilet
True composting toilets are more complex than simply collecting waste in a plastic bag and throwing it out. Expect to spend $150-$1,500 on a good system.
Composting toilet FAQ
How does a composting toilet work?
A. Composting toilets follow the same principles as a garden compost pile. Gardeners add food scraps, leaf matter and plant material to a bin, rotating it and adding water. Natural bacteria (and worms in many cases) attack the pile and slowly break it down, creating a rich humus that adds nutrients back to the soil when used in the garden.
Composting toilets use solid and liquid waste, plus bulking materials like peat moss, sawdust or coconut coir, as the raw materials to create usable organic material. As with the garden compost, turning the material in the toilet helps aerobic bacteria quickly break down waste.
The process is simple.
- Add a bulking agent to the toilet (if needed; some toilets do not require this).
- Use the toilet as usual.
- Add more bulking agents if required.
From there, composting toilets differ. Some have a button that operates a heater and a fan to speed up the composting process, while others trigger a sealing feature after each use. Regardless, the waste will begin to break down and eventually become safe for disposal.
Can you use composted waste on plants?
A. As a general rule, human waste should not be used on any type of plant unless it is composted properly. This means that all of the material has broken down and is essentially sanitized by bacteria. After that, composted human waste is safe to use on plants that are not destined for human consumption.
If you are interested in using human waste for growing food, it’s best to add composted waste to an outdoor compost pile and allow it to process for a year. At that point, it is exactly the same as other types of compost and can be used to fertilize plants.
What’s the best composting toilet to buy?
Top composting toilet
Nature’s Head Self-Contained Composting Toilet
What you need to know: This is a good option for more permanent, mounted installations.
What you’ll love: It is high capacity — two people using this full-time will only need to empty it once a month. There is no odor, but it comes with a fan. This is also covered by a five-year warranty.
What you should consider: It’s expensive for only occasional use.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top composting toilet for the money
What you need to know: Choose this for camping, boating and other short outdoor trips.
What you’ll love: It holds nearly 6 gallons total, so use this up to 60 times without emptying. It has a carrying handle and is easy to set up. A water gun uses fresh water for cleaning after you use the toilet (like a portable bidet).
What you should consider: Some users report leaking when moved, so be sure to empty and clean this before packing up.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: This is another option for more permanent, full-time use off-grid.
What you’ll love: Mount this on a wall for stable, regular use. It needs a 12-volt battery but can also run on an AC adapter to power a ventilation fan. It’s easy to install and comes with everything you need to set it up.
What you should consider: It’s a high-quality choice but comes with a hefty price tag.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Full season of books planned for Bridgeport (West Virginia) StoryWalk, beginning Saturday
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. (WV News) — Bridgeport City Park’s newest family-friendly activity, Bridgeport StoryWalk, opens with a new story to read this Saturday. Project Coordinator Melanie Groves said “Sally Book Bunny and the Search for the Lost Key” by Michael Gorzka will be the first book on display, starting at 1 p.m....
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Cooking. Anyone who knows me knows that I do not like to cook. I think it is a waste of time. When my son, Ryan was little, he would yell “pizza” if the doorbell rang around dinnertime, if that gives you an idea! Fast forward to the two parents being left...
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What You Need To Know About XP Inc.'s (NASDAQ:XP) Investor Composition
Every investor in XP Inc. (NASDAQ:XP) should be aware of the most powerful shareholder groups. Institutions often own shares in more established companies, while it's not unusual to see insiders own a fair bit of smaller companies. We also tend to see lower insider ownership in companies that were previously publicly owned.
XP has a market capitalization of US$17b, so it's too big to fly under the radar. We'd expect to see both institutions and retail investors owning a portion of the company. In the chart below, we can see that institutions own shares in the company. Let's take a closer look to see what the different types of shareholders can tell us about XP.
View our latest analysis for XP
What Does The Institutional Ownership Tell Us About XP?
Institutional investors commonly compare their own returns to the returns of a commonly followed index. So they generally do consider buying larger companies that are included in the relevant benchmark index.
XP already has institutions on the share registry. Indeed, they own a respectable stake in the company. This implies the analysts working for those institutions have looked at the stock and they like it. But just like anyone else, they could be wrong. When multiple institutions own a stock, there's always a risk that they are in a 'crowded trade'. When such a trade goes wrong, multiple parties may compete to sell stock fast. This risk is higher in a company without a history of growth. You can see XP's historic earnings and revenue below, but keep in mind there's always more to the story.
XP is not owned by hedge funds. Our data shows that XP Control LLC is the largest shareholder with 19% of shares outstanding. In comparison, the second and third largest shareholders hold about 12% and 11% of the stock.
We also observed that the top 6 shareholders account for more than half of the share register, with a few smaller shareholders to balance the interests of the larger ones to a certain extent.
While studying institutional ownership for a company can add value to your research, it is also a good practice to research analyst recommendations to get a deeper understand of a stock's expected performance. Quite a few analysts cover the stock, so you could look into forecast growth quite easily.
Insider Ownership Of XP
The definition of company insiders can be subjective and does vary between jurisdictions. Our data reflects individual insiders, capturing board members at the very least. Company management run the business, but the CEO will answer to the board, even if he or she is a member of it.
Insider ownership is positive when it signals leadership are thinking like the true owners of the company. However, high insider ownership can also give immense power to a small group within the company. This can be negative in some circumstances.
Our most recent data indicates that insiders own less than 1% of XP Inc.. But they may have an indirect interest through a corporate structure that we haven't picked up on. As it is a large company, we'd only expect insiders to own a small percentage of it. But it's worth noting that they own US$55m worth of shares. Arguably recent buying and selling is just as important to consider. You can click here to see if insiders have been buying or selling.
General Public Ownership
With a 14% ownership, the general public, mostly comprising of individual investors, have some degree of sway over XP. This size of ownership, while considerable, may not be enough to change company policy if the decision is not in sync with other large shareholders.
Private Equity Ownership
With a stake of 11%, private equity firms could influence the XP board. Sometimes we see private equity stick around for the long term, but generally speaking they have a shorter investment horizon and -- as the name suggests -- don't invest in public companies much. After some time they may look to sell and redeploy capital elsewhere.
Private Company Ownership
We can see that Private Companies own 37%, of the shares on issue. Private companies may be related parties. Sometimes insiders have an interest in a public company through a holding in a private company, rather than in their own capacity as an individual. While it's hard to draw any broad stroke conclusions, it is worth noting as an area for further research.
Next Steps:
It's always worth thinking about the different groups who own shares in a company. But to understand XP better, we need to consider many other factors.
Many find it useful to take an in depth look at how a company has performed in the past. You can access this detailed graph of past earnings, revenue and cash flow.
But ultimately it is the future, not the past, that will determine how well the owners of this business will do. Therefore we think it advisable to take a look at this free report showing whether analysts are predicting a brighter future.
NB: Figures in this article are calculated using data from the last twelve months, which refer to the 12-month period ending on the last date of the month the financial statement is dated. This may not be consistent with full year annual report figures.
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John Ortiz, former civilian commander with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO), announced his resignation on Monday just months after being appointed to the position. His resignation arrives just three weeks after former Sheriff Amy Reyes announced her own departure from LCSO.
Reyes appointed Ortiz as civilian commander in January and officially left her elected office last week, although it was with Reyes that Ortiz tendered his resignation, according to Lake County Human Resources Director Hanna Waugh.
During his brief time at LCSO, Ortiz acted under Reyes handling administrative duties including assisting with dispatch services, patrol scheduling and jail intake.
Waugh said that Ortiz did not give a specific reason for his resignation. The civilian commander did not respond to the Herald’s questions, despite previously agreeing to an interview.
Before resigning, Reyes issued a letter to LCSO staff expressing frustration with “insubordination.” In the letter, which was sent in January, Reyes alluded to disapproval among staff of her decision to promote Ortiz.
“I understand there is issue with patrol not wanting to take direction from a supervisor with no patrol experience,” wrote Reyes, who went on to defend Ortiz as a longtime Lake County resident and dedicated emergency service provider.
Prior to serving LCSO, Ortiz worked with Leadville/Lake County Fire-Rescue (LLCFR) for 19 years. In May 2021, Ortiz resigned and eventually pursued a career with LCSO. Ortiz was a captain with LLCFR at the time of his resignation, according to LLCFR Chief Dan Dailey.
LCSO now has three deputies, one of which is currently seeking POST certification. Two additional officers will seek POST certification in May, when Ortiz was supposed to receive his own credentials.
Caleb Cramer, a former sargeant with LCSO who was appointed undersheriff earlier this year, will oversee the department until the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) finds a replacement sheriff or the next election in November. Cramer could not be reached before the Herald’s print deadline to comment on how the department will fill Ortiz’s role.
During the transition period, LCSO is contracting with law enforcement consultant Patricia Woodin to guide staff and offer recommendations for department improvements, according to County Manager Tim Bergman.
Woodin, who led the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office for 32 years and retired in 2017, will spend a few days in Lake County observing LCSO before making recommendations to BOCC. | https://www.leadvilleherald.com/free_content/article_9ef20c80-b034-11ec-83cb-13558221c101.html | 2022-04-01T02:03:58Z |
Shina Biblow always knew she would have to have open heart surgery one day, she just never thought it would be when she was four months pregnant with her second child.
“He’s here and he’s healthy and growing. It’s a miracle,” said Biblow of the family’s latest addition, a healthy baby boy named Merritt, born Jan. 26.
Unlike her first textbook pregnancy a few years before with their son Morris, Shina developed health problems almost immediately that would require complex, high-risk heart surgery at St. Paul’s Hospital when she was just 15 weeks pregnant.
“There was a 40 per cent risk of losing the baby. It was very hard … (but if ) there’s no me, then there’s no baby so we had to do what we had to do.”
In a sense, Biblow’s story began 32 years ago. She was born with a narrowing of her aortic valve, the main blood vessel leaving the heart. She required surgery for this as an infant.
The condition meant that when she turned 18, she became part of the Pacific Adult Congenital Heart Clinic (PACH) at St. Paul’s Hospital, a multidisciplinary team that follows adults born with heart disease.
Feeling unwell from the pregnancy’s start
Apart from being unable to do certain intense sports, Biblow led a normal life, including an uneventful first pregnancy and birth of their oldest son, Morris.
This second pregnancy was different.
From the get-go, she felt unwell. “I was nauseous and tired, my heart was racing and I got what I call hot flashes,” she says. “I just assumed they were caused by a surge of pregnancy hormones.”
She received care at Cariboo Memorial Hospital’s emergency department.
“That’s when they discovered I was going into heart failure.”
Doctors sent an urgent referral to the highly specialized Cardiac Obstetrics Clinic (COB) at St. Paul’s Hospital. She received tests that revealed episodes of sudden extremely rapid heart rhythms.
Calf cramps followed – also a pregnancy symptom, she figured. When she developed itchy red spots on her body, she became alarmed.
“Things just kept getting worse,” Shina said.
Breathing was so hard she could not even care for her toddler. When she called a PACH Clinic nurse, she exploded into fits of coughing.
Dr. Marla Kiess, St. Paul’s cardiologist and COB founder, followed Biblow by Zoom to monitor the heart palpitations, shortness of breath and other symptoms.
A soaring heart rate
As they persisted, Dr. Kiess directed the local hospital to airlift her for more advanced care to Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops on August 12. There, her heart rate soared to 190 beats/minute. A normal rate is 60 to 100.
Tests found growths on her aortic valve, suggesting a bacterial infection: serious in any patient, more so in a pregnant woman.
“The infection in the valve was totally unexpected and unpredictable,” recalls Dr. Kiess.
She and her team arranged for Biblow’s transfer to St. Paul’s, the only centre in British Columbia for complex cardiac-obstetrics cases like this.
Surgery poses big risk to fetus
Shortly after arriving on August 15, St. Paul’s cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Jamil Bashir told Biblow she’d need open-heart surgery to replace the infected aortic valve.
“It was scary,” says Biblow. “But it needed to be done if we wanted to keep the baby and save my life.”
Risks were high. “That point in gestation is a critical time in the baby’s evolution because many organs are developing,” says Dr. Kiess.
A complex case requires a large care team
In surgery, Biblow would be supported by a heart-lung bypass machine, which would reduce blood flow to the fetus and risk organ malformation. Alarmingly, it would bring a 40 per cent risk of the baby dying, says Dr. Kiess.
Because of the case’s complexity, her care team began a huge amount of planning to anticipate potential responses to problems in both mom and baby. It included nurses and doctors from cardiology, anesthesia, surgery, infectious diseases, the ICU, and obstetrics. Zoom proved invaluable.
Her husband Tyson, a millwright at Gibraltar Mine, rushed to Vancouver to be with his wife, narrowly getting over the Coquihalla pass before it was closed due to last summer’s wildfires.
Delicate balance around medication
On August 18, Dr. Bashir and his team successfully implanted a mechanical aortic valve to replace the severely infected one. The good news was, a mechanical valve (unlike a cadaver valve) would never have to be replaced. The bad news was, it increased Biblow’s risk of clotting. She would need blood thinners for the rest of her life.
Those drugs brought risks to the fetus, so Dr. Anna Rahmani and Dr. Tony Wan from the St. Paul’s Thrombosis clinic were also part of her care.
St. Paul’s teams then followed her post-surgery to monitor her with the new valve and pregnancy.
The birth approaches
As the delivery date approached, her team wanted her in Vancouver near the hospital several weeks before, to tend to her cardiac and obstetrical needs. Registered nurse Karen Sandhu, complex care coordinator for maternity, and Amy Graham, COB RN, oversaw the many logistics around that chapter, as did PACH/COB social worker Kassandra Maxwell.
“I coordinated with her St. Paul’s obstetrician, Dr. Nancy Matinko and the virtual visits Shina would have with her,” says Sandhu.
More planning ensued, especially around her anticoagulants. They had to stop in advance because of the risk of a severe bleed giving birth. Yet she couldn’t be off them for more than 24 hours because of clotting risks.
Amid it all, Merritt arrived on January 24 at 38 weeks’ gestation, weighing six pounds, four ounces. “With all the meds I was on, they were expecting a smaller baby,” Biblow says proudly. He is healthy and well.
The family is now home on their ranch, enjoying life at Miocene.
Shina has regular virtual visits with St. Paul’s teams, including COB and the Thrombosis Clinic.
She and her husband Tyson are grateful to St. Paul’s expansive team of doctors, nurses, social workers and many others who helped her and her baby survive risky cardiac surgery and see her through delivery and post-partum care.
“Even though everything happening was very scary and we didn’t know what the outcome was going to be, our faith and prayers from our family and friends, and the care from the team at St. Paul’s is what got us through the experience.”
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Computer scams continue to abound as a Sunshine Coast woman barely averted falling prey on March 26.
The resident called a number in a pop-up that had appeared on her screen. The pop-up said her computer had been hacked and to call a given phone number immediately.
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Over the past semester, University of Wisconsin-Madison dance professor Chris Walker worked with freshmen and alumni of First Wave — a scholarship program for hip hop and urban arts — to bring Danez Smith’s poem “summer, somewhere” to life, fusing dance, theater and music.
A performance of the choreographed poem, which Smith said explores an afterlife of Black men who have been victims of white supremacy or killed by the police, will be part of First Wave’s 15th annual Line Breaks Festival this weekend at the Overture Center.
“I don’t think I’ve made a rehearsal where I didn’t cry,” said Smith, who was part of the inaugural First Wave cohort when the program began in 2007. “This was one of the hardest poems I’ve ever had to write. But seeing it lie within the members of this community, which I would not be the artist I am today without, has been a super humbling experience.”
Elements of hip hop
The lineup on Friday and Saturday features solo performances, panel discussions, visual art, musical acts, poetry, dance and theater.
Sofía Snow, director of First Wave and the Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives, said this year’s event is particularly special because people from each of the past 14 First Wave cohorts, as well as next year’s students, will be represented at the festival.
Three alumni in the 12th First Wave cohort will present pieces, including Jackson Neal, showcasing a multimedia performing arts piece on the pleasures and pitfalls of the internet. Dowry Ruiz will perform a concert and hip hop theater piece on survivors’ guilt. Corina Robinson debuts a sustainable hip hop fashion show for the JVN Project. JVN, an arts nonprofit, is named after John Vietnam Nguyễn, a member of First Wave who died at 19 years old.
The fashion show, titled “True to the Root,” incorporates the five elements of hip hop: breaking, DJing, emceeing, graffiti and knowledge.
Students in the current 14th cohort will also showcase their works, which member Sarah Abbas said come from “the core of everyone’s heart.” The free performances in the Overture Playhouse focus on common human experiences, as well as narratives specific to diverse communities.
“Everybody is being so true to what they feel and experience, giving all of themselves up for their story,” said Abbas, who was also the 2020 St. Louis youth poet laureate. “They're not hiding away from the reality of it and it’s some heavy stuff. I think everybody in the audience will feel something and will relate to something in these stories.”
Testing out ideas
Smith described this year’s First Wave scholars as “D1 artists,” saying the festival is “a chance to see some of the future’s greatest practitioners testing out ideas at such a young age.”
“You can trust to see them at the top of their game, at the top of their curiosity,” Smith said. “It’s nothing short of magical.”
Snow said this weekend also marks a return to in-person programming after the COVID-19 pandemic pushed Line Breaks to online formats during the past two years. The festival, she said, will serve as a celebration of First Wave’s 15th anniversary and a reminder that “Madison has a long, rich history of embracing multicultural arts.”
“For anybody who's ever been to Line Breaks, I think this is a triumphant return,” Smith said. “And for those who are new, this is a great opportunity to meet the First Wave community and dig into something that is truly a jewel in the city.
“There's always been people here innovating and making room for these conversations.”
This week, during rehearsal, Snow got a sneak peek of the performances, which she said tell stories of First Wave students and alumni who hail from all around the world.
“I walked out of that space feeling like I just witnessed groundbreaking art-making,” she said. “All of those stories are going to be represented in one weekend, which is a feat within itself, so I hope folks walk away feeling like they got the full breadth of the human experience in two evenings.
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Which induction range is best?
In order to create a culinary masterpiece, you need to have the best tools. Induction ranges have come a long way since they hit the market in 1933. While there were initial complaints of slow and uneven cooking, today’s induction ranges are some of the best ranges available.
The Samsung 4-Element Induction Range with Air Fry has a variety of features that bring a professional flair to any at-home cuisine.
What to know before you buy an induction range
Slide-in vs. freestanding
Induction ranges are like any other cooking range in that you can either slide them into a space on the countertop or add it to any other area of the kitchen. Freestanding ranges tend to be slightly less expensive than their slide-in counterparts. They are also more finished on the sides, offering a more aesthetic appeal.
Size of the range
The size of your kitchen will determine what size induction range you can buy. If you have the luxury of designing a kitchen around a stove, you can choose from widths that range from 30-48 inches. Larger induction ranges typically have more burners and may also include other features.
Size and number of elements
The size of your range will determine the number of elements you can cook on. However, there is some variety within this. Look for cooktop elements that fit the pots you generally cook in. Some induction ranges have size-sensing ability, which allows them to detect pot size and heat the appropriate number of coils.
Most standard induction ranges have four elements, but some have a few extra spots. These extra elements are helpful when you need to create complicated dishes.
What to look for in a quality induction range
Pre-programmed settings
Imagine never having to guess if your baked potato is fully cooked or determining the heat setting for boiling a pot of rice. These pre-programmed settings are incredibly helpful, especially for beginner chefs. Make sure to look for an induction stove with pre-programmed settings if you think this would be helpful in your home.
Safety features
You may want to have additional safety features like automatic shut-off or pot detection. These settings keep the stove burners off until they are needed, and turn them off if you leave them unattended. This is a great option for families with small children.
Ample power
One of the ways that manufacturers addressed previous issues with induction ranges was to increase the amount of power in the cooktop. Most induction ranges run 1,000-2,000 watts, but professional-grade appliances can use up to 3,500 watts.
How much you can expect to spend on an induction range
Induction ranges vary in price depending on the brand, size and additional features. You can expect to spend between $1,500-$4,500.
Induction range FAQ
How do induction ranges differ from other ranges?
A. The major difference between an induction range and other ranges is how it heats up. Instead of heating the range’s surface, which then heats a pot, induction ranges only heat the pot. These stovetops use magnetic coils to create a current that heats specialized cookware. This cookware must have a magnetic element in it. Cast iron and stainless steel are compatible with these ranges, but copper, aluminum and glass are not.
Are induction ranges fast?
A. Induction ranges typically heat around 50% faster than electric and gas ranges. This is because it heats the interior of the cookware directly instead of the surface.
Do induction ranges require special care?
A. One of the best parts of this appliance is how easy it is to clean. Spilled food does not bake onto the cooktop’s surface, which makes cleanup easy.
On the downside, the ceramic surface of the cooktop can become scratched if it’s not cleaned properly. There are a few tips to make it easier.
- Make sure the stove is turned off and that the stovetop is cool.
- Use a special cooktop scraper to remove dry food or crumbs.
- Wipe liquid spills off with a damp sponge.
- Used specialized cleaner and a non-abrasive sponge to gently scrub away stubborn dried food.
- Buff the surface with a clean paper towel.
What’s the best induction range to buy?
Top induction range
Samsung 4-Element Induction Range with Air Fry
What you need to know: You can tailor this intelligent, highly functional stove to your preferences.
What you’ll love: It’s a slide-in range featuring smartphone controls. The fingerprint-resistant black stainless steel finish looks great in a variety of kitchens. It has a built-in air fry function for fatless frying. The oven learns how you cook and programs your settings.
What you should consider: Some cooks felt it was a bit loud and expensive compared to other options.
Where to buy: Sold by Home Depot
Top induction range for the money
Frigidaire Front Control Induction Range with Air Fry
What you need to know: If you want an induction range with plenty of features at an affordable price, this is a great option.
What you’ll love: The oven has a convection fan and a third heating element to evenly circulate air. The stovetop automatically gauges the size of the pan and heats the appropriate number of coils. Spills won’t burn on the surface, making it easy to clean. The stainless steel finish is smudge-proof and beautiful.
What you should consider: It’s easy to turn on if you lean on the stove accidentally.
Where to buy: Sold by Home Depot
Worth checking out
Cafe Smart Slide-In Induction Range with Convection
What you need to know: The smart tech of this stove and connectivity make this a fun appliance to experiment with.
What you’ll love: The cooktop has five elements, one of which boils water in under two minutes. It connects to Amazon Echo or Google Assistant for all of your cooking questions, too. The oven has three racks and an in-oven camera to help you keep an eye on what’s inside.
What you should consider: It can be challenging to connect it to your Wi-Fi.
Where to buy: Sold by Wayfair
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About this time two years ago, my peers and I, save those admitted ED, opened many a fateful web portal to receive our admissions decisions from Duke and other colleges. Because I’m here, writing this column, you might assume my college admissions process went well. Well, it did not—at least not...
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At Least 33 Hong Kong Firms Halted After Earnings Deadline
(Bloomberg) -- Trading in at least 33 Hong Kong-listed stocks was halted on Friday after a number of firms missed a deadline to report annual results, adding uncertainty to a market grappling with a bleak economic outlook and regulatory headwinds.
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Embattled Chinese developers, including Sunac China Holdings Ltd. and Shimao Group Holdings Ltd., were among the stocks to be suspended from Friday. China Aoyuan Group Ltd. said publishing unaudited results at this stage could “potentially be misleading to the shareholders and potential investors.” This year’s number compares with more than 50 for 2021 and at least nine for 2020.
The barrage of trading halts comes at a bad time for the city’s equity market. China’s repeated vows to stabilize markets have failed to restore investors’ confidence, keeping the Hang Seng Index down more than 7% this year. Regulatory risks still hang heavy and lockdowns in China are weighing on the earnings outlook.
Property Developers Among List of At Least 33 H.K. Firms Halted
This earnings season had been expected to be the worst in a decade for Chinese developers beset by a credit crunch, and failure for the firms to come clean on time - as well as a slew of auditor resignations - will only worsen sentiment. Uncertainties over financial transparency may also bring further credit rating downgrades.
“It is an open secret that auditors adopt very strict requirements for Chinese developers’ audit work this year due to the sector’s liquidity issues and default problems,” said Raymond Cheng, head of China/Hong Kong research at CGS-CIMB Securities Ltd. Still, the earnings delays “could hurt improving market sentiment from supportive policy.”
Trading suspensions in Hong Kong can take place due to various reasons. In terms of earnings, a company’s shares will be halted if it doesn’t release audited results three months after the fiscal year ends, according to exchange rules. However, due to Covid-related delays, firms have been allowed to submit unaudited figures by March 31 and file the audited version by April 30 to avoid suspension.
At least 138 firms had previously said they would postpone the release of their audited 2021 results past the March 31 deadline. The exchange had 2,570 listed companies as of end-March.
The Hang Seng Index fell as much as 2% Friday, set for a second straight day of declines. The benchmark gauge is still poised to end the week with a 1% gain.
Credit Downgrades
Audit problems were a “key driver” for recent downgrades of Sunac China Holdings Ltd. and Ronshine China Holdings Ltd., Fitch Ratings Inc. said this week.
Potential credit rating cuts following the earnings delays are likely to trigger requests for early debt payments, and “add to their default risks,” said Dean Xiao, flow credit high yield desk analyst at Guotai Junan International Holdings Ltd.
A prolonged trading halt increases the risk of wild stock moves upon resumption. Among last year’s cases, China Huarong Asset Management Co., which was halted for nine months, sank 50% when trading resumed. GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Ltd. surged 82% after a seven-month halt.
Companies could also be booted from MSCI Inc.’s stock indexes within three trading days if their suspensions last for more than 50 consecutive days, according to the index compiler. Such a decision could impact hundreds of billion dollars of passive funds that track related MSCI benchmarks. Huarong was removed from the gauges in June last year.
(Updates with Friday’s market moves in the eighth paragraph)
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The National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum (NMHFM) is pleased to announce the class of 2022 National Mining Hall of Fame inductees. This year’s inductees, selected by the National Mining Hall of Fame’s Board of Governors, are being honored for trailblazing a commitment to sustainability concepts, leading the mineral royalty business, building academic mining programs, innovations in coal mine ground control and longwall mining, and advocating for a strong domestic mining industry to supply the nation’s needs for critical minerals.
The Prazen Living Legend of Mining Award, named for renowned mining artist Gary Prazen, will be awarded to an industry-leading organization with a significant commitment to educating and engaging public stakeholders.
The 2022 National Mining Hall of Fame inductees are:
Timothy J. Haddon (1948- )was once described by Mining World News as “a new generation of mining CEO who combines the high-risk, pull-out-all-stops legacy of yesterday’s miners with the modern executive’s keen awareness that excellent community and government relations are critical to the survival of a mining company.” Haddon was a trailblazer in sustainable mining concepts in the 1980s and a mining industry leader into the 1990s, and remains a force in the education of technically proficient, business-savvy, ethical and humanitarian engineers. A 1970 graduate of the Colorado School of Mines (CSM), Haddon joined AMAX Inc. in 1976, eventually becoming president/CEO of AMAX Mineral Investments. In 1989, he was appointed president/CEO of AMAX Gold. Haddon moved on to co-found First Dynasty Mines in 1994 and to become president/CEO of Archangel Diamond Corp. from 1997 through 2002. He was chairman of Anatolia Minerals Development Limited from 1998 until 2011, and chairman of Alacer Gold Corp. until his retirement in 2013. As chairman of Thompson Creek Metals Company, Haddon was involved in the sale to Centerra Gold. Haddon is an emeritus member and former vice-chairman of CSM’s Board of Trustees, a staunch proponent of CSM’s Humanitarian Engineering program, and was awarded the university’s Distinguished Achievement Medal in 1993.
Pierre Lassonde (1947- ) is globally recognized as a mining executive, business innovator, analyst, philanthropist and author. He once said “If you want to make a difference, you have to pick where you want your support to be. I have said a thousand times – the natural resources of a country are not its commodities, but its people. So that is what we invest in.” Lassonde earned a B.S. in electrical engineering in 1971 from the École Polytechnique de Montréal and an MBA from the University of Utah in 1973. He started his career with Bechtel Engineers and Rio Algom before joining Beutel, Goodman & Company Ltd., a leading money management firm, in 1980. Lassonde and Seymour Schulich formed Franco-Nevada Mining Corp. Ltd. in 1983, the first publicly-traded gold royalty company on the Toronto Stock Exchange. They also formed a sister company, Euro-Nevada Corp. Lassonde organized consolidations of Franco-Nevada, Euro-Nevada and Australia’s Normandy Resources, and, in 2002, merged those assets with Newmont Mining in a deal that put Newmont among the world’s largest mining companies. Lassonde was Newmont’s president from 2002 to 2007 and served as vice-chairman in 2007. When Newmont spun off Franco-Nevada in 2007, Lassonde and several associates launched the largest mining Initial Public Offering in North American history to fund acquisition of the portfolio and reestablish Franco-Nevada. Today, Franco-Nevada is among the world’s largest royalty companies. In 1990, Lassonde wrote “The Gold Book: The Complete Investment Guide to Precious Metals.” A great philanthropist, Lassonde and his late wife Claudette donated millions of dollars to education and the arts.
Thomas J. O’Neil (1940- ) has demonstrated outstanding leadership throughout his career as a mining industry corporate executive, educator, board member, author and volunteer. He graduated from Lehigh University’s mining engineering program in 1962. He started his career in Utah at the Kennecott Copper Company, but soon enrolled at The Pennsylvania State University and earned an M.S. in mining engineering in 1966. O’Neil’s 1967 technical paper “Computer Simulation of Truck Haulage in Open Pit Mines” won him the Robert Peele Award for best paper from the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME). After completing his M.S., he worked for Ingersoll-Rand before joining the Mining and Geological Engineering (MG&E) Department of the University of Arizona (UA) as an instructor in 1968. He completed his Ph.D. in mining engineering and advanced to associate professor and MG&E department chair in 1972 and professor in 1978. O’Neil acquired the San Xavier Mine for UA as an experimental laboratory for students to gain firsthand mining experience. He also started a graduate program in mineral economics to prepare students for the business aspects of mining. He edited the 16th “Application of Computers and Operations Research in the Mineral Industry” in 1979 and co-authored “Mine Investment Analysis” in 1984. O’Neil left UA in 1981 to join Amoco Metals/Cyprus Minerals and rose quickly through the Cyprus organization. He joined Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. in 1991, eventually becoming president and chief operating officer in 1994. He was inducted into the National Academy of Engineering in 1999 and was elected president of SME in 2003. He retired from Cleveland-Cliffs in 2003.
Syd S. Peng (1939- ) is among the world’s most renowned experts in ground control and longwall mining. He has educated thousands and authored numerous textbooks and technical papers. Peng and his team have introduced numerous new ground control technologies, many of which have become standards of the industry. Born in Taiwan, Peng earned a mining engineering diploma from the National Taipei University of Technology before earning an M.S. at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and a Ph.D. at Stanford University. He joined the U.S. Bureau of Mines, Twin Cities Research Center in 1970. Upon moving to West Virginia University (WVU) in 1974, Peng began his research on longwall equipment. He chaired the mining engineering department from 1978 to 2006. Peng recognized that coal operators did not always know what ground control technologies were available, so he organized the International Conference on Ground Control in Mining in 1981 for industry stakeholders to exchange information through SME. In 1985, he established the Longwall Mining and Ground Control Research Center at WVU. Surface subsidence prompted Peng and Y. Yuo to develop the Comprehensive and Integrated Subsidence Prediction Model in 1989 which is still in use today. In 1998, the State of West Virginia appointed him director of the Coal and Energy Research Bureau. He was inducted into the National Academy of Engineering in 2007. Peng retired from WVU in 2013. He and his wife Felicia have endowed various awards, professorships, and scholarships.
Sheldon P. Wimpfen (1913-2003) was a tireless advocate for a strong domestic mining industry capable of supplying our nation’s need for critical and strategic minerals. Wimpfen graduated in mining engineering from the Texas College of Mines and Metallurgy in 1934 and embarked on a colorful, globe-trotting career. Wimpfen honed his practical skills at mines in the U.S. before joining mines in the Philippines in 1937. With the threat of Japanese invasion, he returned to the U.S. and became assistant superintendent of the Benton Mine in Oregon before heading to the Potosi and Pulacayo tin mines in Bolivia. He then served in the Pacific Theater as a Marine. After the war, Wimpfen became assistant editor of Mining and Metallurgy and subsequently editor of the Mining Congress Journal. The post-war need for uranium led him to the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) as assistant director of the Division of Raw Materials. Wimpfen critically examined the uranium procurement program, recommended how to improve and implement it, and received full implementation authority. AEC’s procurement program helped to set off a uranium rush that resulted in about 800 uranium mines operating on the Colorado Plateau by 1955, spring-boarding AEC’s ability to provide atomic energy for both defense needs and peaceful purposes. After AEC announced that it would no longer purchase yellowcake, Wimpfen left to become vice president of Reynolds Mining Corp. in 1959, and president and general manager of Southern Peru Copper Corp. in 1967. From 1970 to 1980, he was assistant director and later chief mining engineer of the U.S. Bureau of Mines. Resuming his literary pursuits in retirement, Wimpfen wrote a memoir, “Tin Peaks and Silver Streams,” and two historical fiction novels.
2022 Prazen Living Legend of Mining Award
The education outreach program at the Lowell Institute for Mineral Resources works to help K-12 students and teachers understand the importance of mining and mineral resources in everyday life. By helping students learn more about how they use minerals, where those minerals come from and the diverse people who work to obtain those minerals, the program hopes to encourage more young people to understand how mining supports their lives and to see themselves as part of the mineral industry. The program does this by providing standards-based virtual and in-person classroom presentations to K-12 students across the state of Arizona, hosting the “Mineral Resource Discovery Workshop” for 6-12 students at Flandrau Planetarium and Science Center, producing the “Minerals Make It” video series on YouTube, putting together Google Earth-based virtual tours of mines in Arizona, maintaining the outreach website, and by creating virtual activities for students wherever they may be. The education outreach program also works with the recruitment outreach program to guide students on their journey from users of mineral resources to providers of those resources. The Mining Foundation of the Southwest provides the funding for the program’s education outreach coordinator. The program reached over 5,000 people in 2021, which included 3,700 views on YouTube, virtual presentations to 542 students and in-person presentations to 836 students.
Regarding this year’s honorees,
NMHFM Board of Directors Chair David Travis stated, “We are proud and honored to be inducting such a worthy class of mining legends. I would also like to thank our Board of Governors, who are dedicated to providing a great list of nominees every year.”
Since 1987, NMHFM has been a national monument to the men and women who champion the discovery, development and processing of the nation’s natural resources, as well as a national institution educating the public about the undeniable relationship of mining to their daily lives.
The 35th annual Induction Banquet will be held the evening of Oct. 29, 2022 at the Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows in Lone Tree. Visit www.MiningHallOfFame.org for updates. Sponsorships are available; contact Stephen Whittington, executive director, at director@mininghalloffame.org for details. | https://www.leadvilleherald.com/free_content/article_b18f0022-b035-11ec-8825-632e3bf71969.html | 2022-04-01T02:04:04Z |
63-year-old man with a medical condition Dan Parker was found after RCMP issued an alert that he was missing in Kelowna.
“The Kelowna RCMP received tips from the public based on the media coverage, which led to the missing senior being located quickly,” said Cpl. Tammy Lobb of the Kelown RCMP.
“Thank-you to our community partners, the media and the public for your assistance,” said Lobb.
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RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in locating the man who was last seen in the area of Ellis Street and Harvey Avenue today at 11:00 a.m.
Dan Park is not from the area or familiar with the city and is visiting Kelowna.
He is believed to have wandered away and may be confused. Central Okanagan Search and Rescue (COSAR) has been activated and will be assisting in the search.
“We are concerned for Mr. Park’s safety and his well-being,” states Cpl. Tammy Lobb. “He is described as a white man with short brown hair and glasses, wearing a red jacket with black trim, beige pants, and blue running shoes.
If you see Dan Park or have any information contact the Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300. To remain completely anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or leave a tip online at www.crimestoppers.net.
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President Joe Biden’s carefully crafted speech in Warsaw, Poland, on Saturday may have been the most important — and arguably the best — address of his young administration. The audience for the speech extended well beyond Poland and Ukraine, including all nations in the world opposed to autocracy and committed to the preservation of freedom, the rule of law and democratic principles.
Biden’s speech was powerful, artfully worded and forcefully delivered, placing the current war in Ukraine into a larger and more significant historical context, showing that “right makes might” and that once again we are called upon to save democracy. Democracy, noted Biden, is not an entitlement but rather an experiment we must always fight to maintain.
In perhaps the most consequential and newsworthy line from the speech, Biden for the first time declared — in an unscripted off-the-cuff remark — that “this man (Putin) cannot remain in power.” Not surprisingly, the inclusion of this provocative ad lib declaration was immediately criticized. It should be noted, however, that following the speech the United States ambassador to NATO and secretary of state walked back Biden’s statement, suggesting our government does not support regime change. As a scholar of rhetoric for more than 40 years, I submit that this clarification did nothing to diminish the overall rhetorical excellence of Biden’s speech.
Consider another example demonstrating this excellence. Biden masterfully and effectively connected each of the major claims made in his speech by eloquently beginning and ending the address with three words: “Be not afraid.” These profound words uttered by the former Polish Pope John Paul II resonated with his immediate audience and amplified the theme of the speech: As has been the case many times in the past, it will take courage to thwart Putin’s unprovoked invasion — an inhumane assault by a “butcher” that already has killed thousands of innocent civilians, meeting the definition of war crimes.
While no doubt many Americans may not support Biden’s response to Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, wishing more military support for Ukraine would be provided, make no mistake that he is the exact right leader to deal with this pivotal and precarious moment in history. Biden has a thorough understanding of history, substantial foreign policy experience working with foreign leaders as both a senator and vice president and a cautious, thoughtful approach to crises.
In addition, Biden exhibits the appropriate rhetorical temperament to deal with a war that must not lead to World War III. He carefully and deftly threaded the needle between providing Ukraine with what it needs to survive the Russian onslaught, while simultaneously avoiding actions that could result in a catastrophic escalation, perhaps involving the use of weapons of mass destruction.
In summary, like so many of President Biden’s prior speeches, the most salient point to be made about his address in Warsaw on Saturday is it reaffirmed the idea suggested by a friend of mine that sometimes we need not a man for all seasons, but a particular man for here and now. | https://captimes.com/opinion/guest-columns/opinion-bidens-words-actions-prove-him-to-be-the-leader-we-need-in-a-crisis/article_369f806c-18fd-5e28-b3c6-b056db5d258a.html | 2022-04-01T02:04:05Z |
CANADA, March 31 - The Province, through BC Housing, has purchased the former Polson Park Motel in Vernon to provide 29 permanent homes with supports for people at risk of or experiencing homelessness.
“With this purchase, we are continuing to add to the significant efforts underway to ensure vulnerable people in Vernon have access to stable and permanent housing,” said Harwinder Sandhu, MLA for Vernon-Monashee. “Budget 2022 provides money for a new permanent housing plan so vulnerable people who have been living in temporary housing since the start of the pandemic will now have a permanent place to call home.”
The former motel, located at 3201 24th Ave., is a two-storey building with 29 units, each with its own washroom and kitchenette. Since April 2020, BC Housing has been leasing the motel as temporary housing for vulnerable people during the COVID-19 pandemic. By purchasing the motel, current residents will be able to remain in the building.
Turning Points Collaborative Society, which has managed the site since April 2020, will continue operating the building. The society will provide residents with support services, including daily meals, life-skills training, employment assistance and counselling, physical and mental-health resources, and access to addiction treatment and recovery services. Full-time staff will provide residents with around-the-clock support.
"As we slowly come out of the pandemic, we recognize that the need for affordable housing services in Vernon is greater than ever,” said Randene Wejr, executive director, Turning Points Collaborative Society. “Inflation, the lack of affordable housing units and a growing waitlist have meant more and more families and seniors are on the verge of homelessness. We are extremely grateful to BC Housing for adding these 29 units to our permanent housing stock in Vernon."
The purchase is part of the Province’s new permanent housing plan. Budget 2022 commits $264 million over three years to ensure the approximately 3,000 people who were temporarily housed during the COVID-19 pandemic do not return to homelessness.
“The establishment of more affordable permanent housing is critical for our community to continue addressing a growing need of our residents,” said Victor Cumming, mayor, City of Vernon. “The city is grateful to BC Housing for securing these units and to Turning Points Collaborative Society for the ongoing, impactful support it provides to local residents who are living in vulnerable housing circumstances, including many families and seniors.”
Since 2017, the Province has funded more than 32,000 affordable new homes that have been completed or are underway for people in B.C., including more than 530 homes in Vernon.
Quick Facts:
- The Province, through BC Housing, is investing $2.6 million to purchase and renovate the former Polson Park Motel.
- An independent appraisal of the site was completed in February 2022 and supports the purchase price, which is below the appraised value.
- BC Housing will also provide an annual operating subsidy of approximately $1 million.
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A map showing the location of all announced provincially funded housing projects in B.C. is available online: https://www.bchousing.org/homes-for-BC
To learn about the steps the Province is taking to tackle the housing crisis and deliver affordable homes for British Columbians, visit: https://workingforyou.gov.bc.ca/ | https://www.einpresswire.com/article/567181058/province-purchases-vernon-motel-to-help-ensure-people-remain-housed | 2022-04-01T02:04:05Z |
The labour dispute between the Vancouver Island Regional Library and librarians is continuing to escalate.
Strike notice was filed at the end of February, and although negotiations continue, all union employees took strike action on Wednesday morning.
The union says of all library systems in BC, VIRL librarians are the lowest paid and their executives are among the highest paid.
“Furthermore, since 2018, VIRL has created nine new executive positions – one of which is filled by an out-of-province employee – and those executives received substantial salary increases in 2020 – the same year the librarians’ collective agreement expired,” reads the union’s statement before strike action on Wednesday.
“Librarians don’t want to be on picket lines. They want to get back to the work they love – serving their community,” says BCGEU president Stephanie Smith. “But without a fair offer librarians have no other choice but to escalate. VIRL has the power to end this job action at any moment and they know that.”
The library says on March 22 they offered a four year proposal to the union within their specified salary range but the union rejected it.
Their most recent statement reads, “VIRL encourages BCGEU to suspend its service-impacting strike and reconsider VIRL’s March 22 proposal. The proposal exceeds historically negotiated adjustments, meets BCGEU’s stated expectation, and spares communities and residents from new taxes. The offer still stands.”
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How Many Avista Public Acquisition Corp. II (NASDAQ:AHPA) Shares Do Institutions Own?
Every investor in Avista Public Acquisition Corp. II (NASDAQ:AHPA) should be aware of the most powerful shareholder groups. Large companies usually have institutions as shareholders, and we usually see insiders owning shares in smaller companies. We also tend to see lower insider ownership in companies that were previously publicly owned.
With a market capitalization of US$290m, Avista Public Acquisition II is a small cap stock, so it might not be well known by many institutional investors. Taking a look at our data on the ownership groups (below), it seems that institutions own shares in the company. We can zoom in on the different ownership groups, to learn more about Avista Public Acquisition II.
Check out our latest analysis for Avista Public Acquisition II
What Does The Institutional Ownership Tell Us About Avista Public Acquisition II?
Many institutions measure their performance against an index that approximates the local market. So they usually pay more attention to companies that are included in major indices.
We can see that Avista Public Acquisition II does have institutional investors; and they hold a good portion of the company's stock. This suggests some credibility amongst professional investors. But we can't rely on that fact alone since institutions make bad investments sometimes, just like everyone does. It is not uncommon to see a big share price drop if two large institutional investors try to sell out of a stock at the same time. So it is worth checking the past earnings trajectory of Avista Public Acquisition II, (below). Of course, keep in mind that there are other factors to consider, too.
Investors should note that institutions actually own more than half the company, so they can collectively wield significant power. It looks like hedge funds own 11% of Avista Public Acquisition II shares. That catches my attention because hedge funds sometimes try to influence management, or bring about changes that will create near term value for shareholders. The company's largest shareholder is Avista Acquisition LP II, with ownership of 20%. Meanwhile, the second and third largest shareholders, hold 6.0% and 5.4%, of the shares outstanding, respectively.
On further inspection, we found that more than half the company's shares are owned by the top 8 shareholders, suggesting that the interests of the larger shareholders are balanced out to an extent by the smaller ones.
While studying institutional ownership for a company can add value to your research, it is also a good practice to research analyst recommendations to get a deeper understand of a stock's expected performance. Our information suggests that there isn't any analyst coverage of the stock, so it is probably little known.
Insider Ownership Of Avista Public Acquisition II
The definition of company insiders can be subjective and does vary between jurisdictions. Our data reflects individual insiders, capturing board members at the very least. Management ultimately answers to the board. However, it is not uncommon for managers to be executive board members, especially if they are a founder or the CEO.
Insider ownership is positive when it signals leadership are thinking like the true owners of the company. However, high insider ownership can also give immense power to a small group within the company. This can be negative in some circumstances.
Our data suggests that insiders own under 1% of Avista Public Acquisition Corp. II in their own names. We do note, however, it is possible insiders have an indirect interest through a private company or other corporate structure. It appears that the board holds about US$1.1m worth of stock. This compares to a market capitalization of US$290m. We generally like to see a board more invested. However it might be worth checking if those insiders have been buying.
General Public Ownership
The general public-- including retail investors -- own 13% stake in the company, and hence can't easily be ignored. While this size of ownership may not be enough to sway a policy decision in their favour, they can still make a collective impact on company policies.
Private Company Ownership
It seems that Private Companies own 20%, of the Avista Public Acquisition II stock. It might be worth looking deeper into this. If related parties, such as insiders, have an interest in one of these private companies, that should be disclosed in the annual report. Private companies may also have a strategic interest in the company.
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While it is well worth considering the different groups that own a company, there are other factors that are even more important. For instance, we've identified 4 warning signs for Avista Public Acquisition II (2 are a bit unpleasant) that you should be aware of.
Of course, you might find a fantastic investment by looking elsewhere. So take a peek at this free list of interesting companies.
NB: Figures in this article are calculated using data from the last twelve months, which refer to the 12-month period ending on the last date of the month the financial statement is dated. This may not be consistent with full year annual report figures.
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