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A new sitcom is rolling onto CBS tonight at 9:30/8:30c, titled How We Roll. Inspired by the true story of professional bowler Tom Smallwood, executive producer Mark Gross revealed that the character you’ll see on-screen is actually based on himself during a press conference for the show. “Tom was more of a resource in the bowling, but not so much for the emotional stories of his life,” Mark explained about the introverted persona who inspired the series. But the two had a lot in common, including betting on themselves during a mid-career pivot and having supportive wives.
While the character of Tom Smallwood as written is representative of Mark Gross, actor Pete Holmes is drawing inspiration from a different source. “My touchstone for this character was more my father than Tom,” the actor shared, revealing that due to the pandemic, he’s never met Tom Smallwood. “In the pilot, I'm wearing those coveralls, and they're covered in black soot and stuff, and that's what my dad, still to this day — he's 80 — comes home looking like that… He's a ham, and he's intelligent, and he's funny, and, therefore, I felt I had the green light to play this character at the top of my comedic intelligence, and at the top of just my ordinary intelligence, and Mark agreed with that… The character started to bleed with me, and with my father, and a little bit of how I imagine Tom to be. Mark talked about his dad, too, being an inspiration for the character who, again, like my father, has a no-collar job, but is still whip smart, super funny, super interesting, super interested, and I, sort of, took my cue from that.”
For the same reason, Katie Lowes hasn’t met the real Jen Smallwood, but that didn’t stop her from falling in love with the character she plays. “I can't wait to meet her,” she gushed. “I've heard that she's going to watch — she's having, like, a watch party, or something, so I hope she's happy about it. I love playing her. I love her. She's strong, and smart, and supportive, and loves her family, and has her own thing going on, and she's grounded, and I'm a huge fan of the Jen Smallwood we've created, and the real person that it's inspired by. I hope, one day, we can have a beer at a bowling alley.”
With so many personal perspectives being brought to the project, Chi McBride shared how he connected to Tom’s story of an out-of-work man who literally changes lanes to become a professional bowler. “30 years ago, I left my successful career at the phone company when I was making $300 a week, against the advice of my broker,” he explained. “I drove out to California from Atlanta, Georgia, and I loaded up the truck and moved to Beverly — Hills, that is. And I took a gamble at being in show business. And I always told myself, I'm not coming out here to wait tables; I'm not coming out here to pick up anybody's dry cleaning. And fortunately, that full-level confidence is what got me into this business. And I've worked for 30 years, so I can identify with it because everybody thinks you're crazy when you take a chance like this.”
Julie White joins the cast as Tom’s mom Helen, who was delighted to find that she breaks typical sitcom stereotypes. “She's really interesting and she's a mess,” the actress laughed. “She's really shut down and very grouchy, and not a TV character that I've seen, particularly. And so, I was really intrigued by that, and had very much fun going further with it and deeper with it.” She also shared that it was fun collaborating with Mark Gross to help create her. “I'm really proud of it. I love playing her. I want her to come back.”
“I was smitten with this guy who decided, against all odds, to follow his dream of becoming a professional bowler, especially in light of just having lost his job, and knowing this would be his plan to take care of his family, and he did so with the love and the support of his family and his community,” explained actor Brian d’Arcy James, who takes a backstage role on the series as an executive producer. “I just thought these were exceptional ingredients to great storytelling. And thankfully, we have a home at CBS that is allowing us to tell that story.”
New episodes of How We Roll air Thursdays at 9:30/8:30c on CBS.
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https://www.laughingplace.com/w/articles/2022/03/31/the-many-sources-of-inspiration-behind-tom-smallwoods-portrayal-in-cbs-how-we-roll/
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MOSCOW, April 1 — Russia said a humanitarian corridor would be opened this morning to allow civilians out of the besieged port city of Mariupol in southeastern Ukraine.
“The Russian armed forces will reopen a humanitarian corridor from Mariupol to Zaporizhzhia on April 1 from 10:00 am,” or 0700 GMT, the Russian defence ministry said.
The decision came after “a personal request from the French president (Emmanuel Macron) and German chancellor (Olaf Scholz) to Russian President Vladimir Putin”, it said in a statement.
Zaporizhzhia lies some 220 kilometres (140 miles) to the northwest of the port city on the Sea of Azov.
“To guarantee the success of this humanitarian operation, it has been suggested it be conducted with the direct participation of the representatives of the UNHCR and the International Committee of the Red Cross,” it added, referring first to the UN refugee agency.
The ICRC said earlier it was preparing to facilitate the safe passage of civilians from Mariupol.
Ukraine said it was sending dozens of buses to evacuate civilians from Mariupol after a Russian ceasefire announcement.
Aid groups say tens of thousands of civilians are trapped in the city with little food, water or medicine, but previous attempts to agree on a humanitarian corridor have failed, despite international pressure.
Both sides accuse each other of impeding the evacuations. — AFP
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By Jaime Llinares Taboada
W.H. Ireland Group PLC said Thursday that Philip Shelley will retire as nonexecutive chairman on April 25.
The wealth-management and corporate-finance advisory firm said Mr. Shelley wants to focus on developing his other business interests.
Simon Lough, a nonexecutive director of the company, has agreed to be appointed acting nonexecutive chairman with immediate effect.
Write to Jaime Llinares Taboada at jaime.llinares@wsj.com; @JaimeLlinaresT
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https://www.marketwatch.com/story/w-h-ireland-chairman-philip-shelley-to-retire-next-month-271648715118
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House, Senate trade leaders propose Russian energy ban
The Democratic and Republican leaders of the two congressional committees covering trade policy reached a deal Monday on a bill to ban energy imports and suspend normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus.
The chairmen and ranking members of the House Ways and Means Committee and Senate Finance Committee said in a Monday statement they would soon introduce a bill to ban imports of Russian energy products. The bill would also give President Biden authority to boost tariffs and impose other trade barriers for goods from Russia and Belarus, require the White House to advocate for Russia’s removal from the World Trade Organization and oppose Belarus joining the organization.
“Taking these actions will send a clear message to Putin that his war is unacceptable and the United States stands firmly with our NATO allies,” said House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal (D-Mass.), Ways and Means ranking member Rep. Kevin Brady (R-Texas), Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Finance ranking member Sen. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) in a statement.
“While Congress needs to do more, as the congressional leaders with jurisdiction over our nation’s trade policy, we are committed to using the tools at our disposal to stop Russia’s unconscionable and unjust war on Ukraine and to hold Belarus accountable for its involvement.”
Biden is under growing pressure from lawmakers and leaders in both parties to ban Russian energy imports and target a major source of wealth for the Kremlin. While Russia’s economy has already begun to crumble under sanctions imposed by the U.S. and allies, its oil and gas sector has been largely exempted from the penalties.
American and European leaders have tried to avoid any sanctions that would cause oil and natural gas prices to spike after a year of steep increases. European Union nations depend heavily on Russian oil and natural gas imports, and rising demand for U.S. energy products would boost prices within the states as well.
But the White House has opened the door to a ban on Russian energy imports amid growing bipartisan pressure and an unrelenting assault on Ukraine from the Russian army.
White House press secretary Jen Psaki told reporters “no decision has been made” on whether to ban Russian oil imports. Biden spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson earlier Wednesday in a video call, the White House said, where the leaders “affirmed their determination to continue raising the costs on Russia for its unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine.”
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https://thehill.com/policy/finance/597179-house-senate-trade-leaders-propose-russian-energy-ban/
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Given its central role in utilizing light energy, photoinduced electron transfer (PET) from an excited molecule has been widely studied1,2,3,4,5,6. However, even though microscopic photocurrent measurement methods7,8,9,10,11 have made it possible to correlate the efficiency of the process with local features, spatial resolution has been insufficient to resolve it at the molecular level. Recent work has, however, shown that single molecules can be efficiently excited and probed when combining a scanning tunnelling microscope (STM) with localized plasmon fields driven by a tunable laser12,13. Here we use that approach to directly visualize with atomic-scale resolution the photocurrent channels through the molecular orbitals of a single free-base phthalocyanine (FBPc) molecule, by detecting electrons from its first excited state tunnelling through the STM tip. We find that the direction and the spatial distribution of the photocurrent depend sensitively on the bias voltage, and detect counter-flowing photocurrent channels even at a voltage where the averaged photocurrent is near zero. Moreover, we see evidence of competition between PET and photoluminescence12, and find that we can control whether the excited molecule primarily relaxes through PET or photoluminescence by positioning the STM tip with three-dimensional, atomic precision. These observations suggest that specific photocurrent channels can be promoted or suppressed by tuning the coupling to excited-state molecular orbitals, and thus provide new perspectives for improving energy-conversion efficiencies by atomic-scale electronic and geometric engineering of molecular interfaces.
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AP PHOTOS on Day 36: Russian tanks destroyed outside Kyiv
AP PHOTOS on Day 36: Russian tanks destroyed outside Kyiv
Show all 14Destroyed Russian tanks line a road on the outskirts of Ukraine's capital, where Ukrainian troops pose for selfies atop the shell of one vehicle after their forces overran a Russian position. An 81-year-old man bicycles alone past one burned-out tank on the muddy road.
Close to Kyiv, in Irpin, Ukrainian soldiers carry the bodies of civilians killed by Russian forces over a destroyed bridge. Other soldiers assist an elderly woman who has hidden from Russian shelling in a shelter for weeks without food and water.
In the town of Bashtanka, people who have fled nearby villages attacked by the Russian army shelter in a church among the pews and in the basement bomb shelter.
During a break for lunch, a Ukrainian soldier keeps a machine gun close at hand, next to pickles and condiments on the table.
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Police: Officer kills man who armed himself while in custody
Officials say a Florida police officer fatally shot a man who was able to arm himself after being arrested
MIAMI -- A Florida police officer fatally shot a man who was able to arm himself after being arrested Thursday, officials said.
The shooting occurred shortly before noon at a western Miami-Dade home, according to a police news release.
Miami-Dade police officers had been assisting Homeland Security Investigations and the U.S. Marshals Service when they took a 53-year-old man into custody, police said. The man complained of feeling ill, and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to evaluate him. During the evaluation, the man somehow armed himself, and shots were fired, officials said.
The man died at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
The shooting is being investigated by state police officials.
Police didn't immediately release the names or races of the dead man or the officer who shot him.
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https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/police-officer-kills-man-armed-custody-83797934
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Which rustic lampshade is best?
Rustic decor can make any space feel warm and homey, but as you cozy up with a hot beverage around the fire, your lampshades might stick out like a sore thumb. How do you style something so functional to match the homespun aesthetic of your rustic decor?
From earthy colors to organic materials, rustic lampshades are the perfect accent to a cabin-inspired interior. Whether your vision of rustic is understated and minimal or decadent like a hunting lodge, the best rustic lampshade is Brentwood Collection Oatmeal Tall Linen Medium Drum Lampshade.
What to know before you buy a rustic lampshade
What is rustic?
Rustic is an interior design style inspired by frontier and country living. It emphasizes natural, organic and raw materials typically found in homes built with resources immediately available to those living off the land. Think exposed cross beams, unfinished wood or logs, animal hides and raw leathers, wrought or cast iron, heirloom or antique furniture and warm, thick knit fabrics.
What makes a lampshade rustic?
The modern lampshade is a fairly recent invention, coinciding with the discovery of electricity. So, many rustic lampshades use inspiration from premodern living to imagine a utilitarian, repurposed aesthetic. These are made from raw, organic materials and are typically decorated with a mixture of natural and folk motifs.
If you want a camp-like aesthetic, look for lampshades with silhouettes or stenciling of plants or animals. Many seek to imitate the appearance of animal hide, radiating an amber glow.
If understated and contemporary rustic is your thing, natural colors such as beige, sage green, ocher and amber all look good with raw woods.
Types of lampshades
Lampshades come in all shapes and sizes:
- Empire: These are conical lampshades. They’re shaped so that most of the light emits from the wider bottom, making them perfect for table lamps.
- Bell: These lampshades are similar to empire shades in effect but have a concave curve traveling from the narrow top to their flared bottom.
- Round: Round shades can come in a classic drum or oval shape. They diffuse light in an even, ambient manner, suiting them well to floor lamps.
- Square: These modern, geometric shapes are good at even lighting but might clash with the organic forms of rustic decor.
- Dome: Used with overhead lights or table lamps, these are shallow with wide openings to spill out lots of light.
What to look for in a quality rustic lampshade
Material
- Linen: Elegantly textured, this material is popular for its durability and simplicity, fitting almost any decor.
- Cotton: Cotton is a little more uniform than linen thanks to its tighter weave. It’s lightweight and soft.
- Paper: Paper lampshades have lots of texture and are good at simulating rustic materials. They’re the most translucent material.
- Silk: Silk is a very luxurious material that can class up any room. It’s thick with a classic sheen.
- Fiber: Elaborate lampshade designs can be made from sculptural materials such as wood. Look for wicker, rattan or burlap. Light quality depends on their weave.
Fitter
The fitter is the structural component that attaches the shade to your lamp. There are four kinds:
- Spider: A spider fitter sits at the top of the shade and uses spokes to hold up a center washer that connects to your lamp. You lock it on with a finial.
- Clip-on: Clip-ons use clamping metal tongs to clasp the light bulb of your lamp.
- Uno: These are similar to spider fitters in their design but travel to the bottom of the lamp so they rest at the base of the light bulb.
- Screw-on: Like uno fitters, screw-ons sit beneath the light bulb, screwing onto the lamp fixture.
Finials
These are the little decorative end pieces that screw the fitter onto the lamp. If your lamp fitter requires a finial, think about the design you want. Many ornamental finials are better suited to classically inspired decors, but that doesn’t mean your rustic home has to do without these fun accents. Pine cones, driftwood, sculptural wildlife and other country-living inspired materials or flora and fauna all look great on a rustic lampshade.
How much you can expect to spend on a rustic lampshade
Depending on the material, a rustic lampshade can cost $30-$70.
Rustic lampshade FAQ
What width lampshade do I need?
A. If you’re styling a table lamp, most designers recommend choosing a lampshade whose base diameter measures within 2 inches of your lamp’s height. To get your lamp’s height, measure from the base just up to where the bulb’s socket cap begins. For floor lamps, you have more flexibility — size just so that the bulb has at least 2.5 inches on either side.
What height lampshade do I need?
A. Similar to width, the lampshade should be within a half-inch of the height of the lamp’s harp. The harp is the wire frame that begins at the socket cap and extends above the bulb so you can install your shade. If your lamp doesn’t have a harp, don’t exceed the height of the lamp’s body; aim for two-thirds the height.
How do I match my lampshade to my lamp?
A. When choosing a lampshade shape, you want it to mirror the shape of your lamp. A square base and round body match a lampshade of the same composition. Likewise, an oval shade looks great on a cylindrical lamp, but wonky on a squat, square one. There are no hard and fast rules, but this general guideline typically makes for a good pairing.
What’s the best rustic lampshade to buy?
Top rustic lampshade
Brentwood Collection Oatmeal Tall Linen Medium Drum Lampshade
What you need to know: This drum shade is the perfect balance between contemporary and camp with its rich texture and subtle oatmeal color.
What you’ll love: The lampshade has an elegant brass spider fitter. It’s 14 inches across and 15 inches tall. When lit, the linen takes on a darker umber tone.
What you should consider: Some users found that the material frayed easily.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top rustic lampshade for the money
Millwood Pines Paper Empire Lampshade
What you need to know: With a warm glow when lit, this shade goes great with rustic cabin or lodge decor.
What you’ll love: The lampshade is 9.5 inches tall and 12 inches at its base. It comes in a classic empire shape and uses a spider fitter. When lit, it glows amber and is a papery yellow without lighting.
What you should consider: The fitter is sold separately.
Where to buy: Sold by Wayfair
Worth checking out
Seaside Village Clear Glass Pendant Shade
What you need to know: Take your rustic decor in a more sophisticated direction by using a glass lampshade.
What you’ll love: When paired with a filament bulb, this bell-style shade gives off an old-timey gas lantern feeling. It looks great on any hanging or pendant light fixtures, such as floor lamps.
What you should consider: Bulb and light fixture are not included.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 31, 2022--
Mr. Cooper Group Inc. (“Mr. Cooper”) announced today that it has completed its previously-announced agreement with Sagent M&C, LLC, d/b/a Sagent Lending Technologies (“Sagent”). Under the terms of this transaction, Sagent purchased certain intellectual property rights related to Mr. Cooper’s proprietary, cloud-based technology platform for mortgage servicing, and Mr. Cooper has received an equity stake in Sagent and appointed two directors to Sagent’s board. This agreement will leverage Mr. Cooper’s mortgage servicing depth and Sagent’s software innovation speed to create the industry’s first cloud-native, homeowner-first servicing platform. Mr. Cooper will also become a multi-year customer of Sagent.
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz acted as legal advisor to Mr. Cooper Group. Kirkland & Ellis LLP acted as legal advisor to Sagent.
About Mr. Cooper Group
Mr. Cooper Group Inc. (NASDAQ: COOP) provides customer-centric servicing, origination and transaction-based services related principally to single-family residences throughout the United States with operations under its primary brands: Mr. Cooper® and Xome®. Mr. Cooper is one of the largest home loan servicers in the country focused on delivering a variety of servicing and lending products, services and technologies. For more information, visit www.mrcoopergroup.com.
About Sagent
Sagent powers America’s top bank and nonbank lenders to engage, care for, retain, and modernize the homeownership experience for millions of borrowers. Servicers use our flexible, scalable, and configurable solutions to engage borrowers and earn customer loyalty, lower servicing costs, ensure compliance, and increase the value of servicing rights throughout full market cycles. Sagent is backed by Warburg Pincus, one of the world’s leading private equity investors, and powers trillions in outstanding mortgage servicing for its customers. Visit www.sagent.com to learn more.
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Twenty-five migrants feared dead off Spain’s Canary Islands
At least 25 migrants are feared to have died at sea throughout an tried sea crossing close to Spain’s Canary Islands.
Spanish police mentioned that a number of migrants had been “thrown overboard” based mostly on survivors’ testimonies.
Forty-eight individuals on the boat survived and arrived on Sunday on the Spanish island of El Hierro, police added.
The migrant vessel is believed to have left Nouakchott in Mauritania earlier than trying to cross the Atlantic Ocean.
About 75 individuals — together with some kids — had left Mauritania on 19 March, Spanish police mentioned on Thursday.
“In a few days the water supply ran out and they had only biscuits to eat, which would have forced those hospitalised survivors to drink salt water to quench their thirst.”
Authorities additionally mentioned that the boat’s captain had imposed “harsh conditions” through the tried crossing and had even tied up and overwhelmed one man.
Three of the migrants who arrived on the island are suspected to have been in command of the vessel and have been arrested.
Spain stays one of many predominant entry factors for unlawful migrants attempting to achieve European soil.
A complete of 5,552 migrants have arrived within the Canary Islands between 1 January and 15 March this yr, in keeping with Spain’s Interior Ministry. The quantity represents greater than double the determine in the identical interval final yr.
In 2021, greater than 40,000 migrants — largely from Morocco — arrived by sea on Spanish land.
Meanwhile, no less than 1,255 individuals died throughout migrant crossings makes an attempt final yr — the best for the reason that United Nations International Organisation for Migration (IOM) started compiling data in 2014.
But Spanish NGOs estimate that the variety of fatalities in 2021 was as excessive as 4,404.
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https://thewall.fyi/twenty-five-migrants-feared-dead-off-spains-canary-islands/
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Superintendent Dwyer to represent state insurance regulators nationally
WASHINGTON, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Executive Committee of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) has appointed Beth Dwyer, Superintendent of Banking and Insurance for Rhode Island's Department of Business Regulation, to serve as NAIC members' representative on the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC). She will succeed recently retired Maine Bureau of Insurance Superintendent Eric Cioppa and will provide the Council with critical expertise and the perspective of state insurance regulators.
"Ensuring financial stability nationwide requires trust, clear communication, and close collaboration between the states and the federal government. Superintendent Dwyer has a proven track record, thorough knowledge of the regulatory landscape, and a tireless commitment to protecting consumers and markets, making her a great choice to help FSOC fulfill its mission," said NAIC President and Director of the Idaho Department of Insurance Dean L. Cameron.
Since taking office in January 2016, Superintendent Dwyer has served in several leadership capacities with the NAIC and is currently the vice chair of the Financial Condition (E) Committee, co-vice chair of the Climate and Resiliency (EX) Task Force, and secretary/treasurer of the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR) Board of Directors.
FSOC was created by the 2010 Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. The Council comprises ten voting members and five non-voting members and monitors the safety and stability of the nation's financial system, identifies risks to the system, and coordinates responses.
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jeff Walz has had a lot of success getting players to transfer to Louisville over the last few years, including three starters on his Final Four team this season.
He's not the only coach in the Final Four who has bolstered the roster by using the transfer portal as both South Carolina and UConn have found supplemental players from it.
Still Walz, Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma think the amount of players looking to change schools is getting out of control.
“I always like to say, ‘The grass is greener on the other side because it’s fertilized with a bunch of bull,’” Louisville coach Jeff Walz said. “I think there are a lot of players that will jump into the portal after one year that don’t really have a good grasp of why they’re doing it.”
Staley likened the portal to Twitter, Instagram or TikTok.
“It’s a big ol’ fad that just keeps continuing,” she said. “Is it out of hand? It absolutely is. I don’t know how you control it. But it’s their way. It’s their way of controlling their own destinies.”
Both Staley and Auriemma noted that there were currently more players seeking to transfer than there were scholarships available across the country.
“You know those 850 people in the portal? Three hundred of them are not going to find a school to go to because they’re going to realize it’s not the school they just left,” Auriemma said.
Despite the reservations, they're still playing along. Emily Engstler (Syracuse), Kianna Smith (California) and Chelsie Hall (Vanderbilt) have been key for Louisville. Engstler and Hall just joined the program this season.
When Engstler was considering the Cardinals, Walz went to Mykasa Robinson to discuss how her role would likely shrink if Engstler were to come and gauge her comfort level.
“She looked at me, and she’s like, ‘I’m tired of guarding her. If we can get her, yes, because she likes to win, and she wants to play with other good players,’” Walz said.
SOUTH CAROLINA SUPPORT
The Gamecocks have led the nation in average attendance for seven straight years, buoyed by a base of more than 10,000 season tickets. Despite the 1,200-mile distance from campus to downtown Minneapolis, there will be plenty of garnet-and-black-clad South Carolina fans voicing their support on Friday night when the Gamecocks take on Louisville.
“They’ve been with us when we weren’t a popular team or we weren’t a whole lot to cheer about,” Staley said. “This is my 14th year being at South Carolina, but the last probably 10, the fans have given us a ride that’s kind of irreplaceable.”
One of the catalysts for the attendance boom was giving fans as much as access to the program as they could, to build relationships and let the locals get to know the players as people.
“You really feel the love in the community,” guard Brea Beal said. “You can go to the store and run into somebody and they’re like, oh my gosh, just freaking out. It’s like a family.”
FOND MEMORY
Walz spent one season at Minnesota on his climb up the coaching ladder, serving as an assistant under current Maryland coach Brenda Frese.
That was 20 years ago, when Hall of Fame finalist Lindsay Whalen was a sophomore for the Gophers on a breakthrough team that reached the Final Four two seasons later. The women's team at that time played in a smaller gym, the Pavilion, next door to Williams Arena where the Minnesota men's team has played since 1928.
A water pipe burst that winter, moving the women's team into the bigger venue. The Gophers were on a roll, and the first game in the building known as “The Barn” was packed to the rafters.
“From that point on, we continued the rest of the season playing in the Barn in front of unbelievable crowds,” Walz said.
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More AP coverage of March Madness: https://apnews.com/hub/march-madness and https://apnews.com/hub/womens-college-basketball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25
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https://www.registercitizen.com/sports/article/Final-Four-coaches-feel-transfer-portal-is-out-17049755.php
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A federal appeals court has granted a request from a northern Virginia school system to continue using a challenged admissions policy at a highly selective high school while it appeals a ruling that found the policy discriminates against Asian American students.
A three-judge panel of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said in a ruling Thursday that Fairfax County Public Schools can continue to use its new admissions policy at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology.
U.S. District Judge Claude Hilton rejected the new policy in a February ruling, saying that impermissible “racial balancing” was at its core. Commonly known as “TJ,” the prestigious school near the nation’s capital is often ranked as one of the best public high schools in the country.
Earlier this month, Hilton also rejected a request from the school system to delay the implementation of his ruling. But the 4th Circuit, in a 3-2 ruling, said the school board had met the legal requirements for a suspension of Hilton's order while its appeal is pending.
The 4th Circuit panel agreed with school officials who argued that because the selection process for the incoming freshman class is well underway, implementing Hilton's ruling now would throw the process into chaos.
Judge Toby Heytens wrote that he has “grave doubts” about Hilton's conclusions "regarding both disparate impact and discriminatory purpose” of the new admissions policy.
“In my view, appellant Fairfax County School Board is likely to succeed in its appeal,” Heytens wrote.
In a dissenting opinion, Judge Allison Jones Rushing said putting Hilton's ruling on hold while the school board appeals his decision is not in the public interest. Jones said any logistical difficulties or inconvenience associated with changing the admissions policy at this late date “simply do not outweigh the infringement of constitutional rights.”
“And everyone — even temporarily frustrated applicants and their families — ultimately benefits from a public-school admissions process not tainted by unconstitutional discrimination,” Rushing wrote.
The case has been closely watched as courts continue to evaluate the role that racial considerations can play when deciding who should be admitted to a particular school. Earlier this year, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a similar case alleging that Harvard University discriminates against Asian Americans in its admissions process.
Fairfield County Public Schools said the order from the 4th Circuit allows the school board to continue with the current application process to select the Class of 2026 this spring.
“For the 2,500+ students in this application pool, this means the race blind process set out by the School Board in October 2020 will remain in place as an appeal challenging the February court decision plays out,” the board said in a news release.
The parents’ group Coalition for TJ, which filed the lawsuit, said the 4th Circuit judges have made a “grave error” in allowing the school system to continue to use its new admissions process.
“If the judges’ decision stands, we would see Fairfax County Public Schools usher in a second class of students to America’s No. 1 public high school through an unconstitutional race-based admissions process,” the coalition said in a statement.
For decades, Black and Hispanic students have been woefully underrepresented in the student body. After criticism over its lack of diversity, the school board scrapped a standardized test that had been at the heart of the admissions process and opted instead for a process that sets aside slots at each of the county’s middle schools. It also includes “experience factors” like socioeconomic background.
The parents’ group argued in its lawsuit that Asian Americans, who constituted more than 70% of the student body, were unfairly targeted in the new policy.
The school’s current freshman class, which was admitted under the new policy, saw a significantly different racial makeup. Black students increased from 1% to 7%; Hispanic representation increased from 3% to 11%. Asian American representation decreased from 73% to 54%.
The school system has insisted that its new policies are race neutral, and the panel evaluating applicants is not even aware of applicants’ race as it conducts its reviews.
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Nigerian singer, Innocent Idibia aka 2Face, has suggested that former Head of State, General Sani Abacha never intended to steal Nigeria's money compared to the current level of corruption in the country.
Abacha didn't intend to steal money, he kept it away from looters - 2Face
The former Head of State purportedly stole Nigerias money running into billions of dollars but died even before spending his loot.
The 46-year-old singer expressed the belief that the former Head of State may have 'kept' the purported Abacha loot away from the actual thieves.
2Face maintained that it would have been impossible for Nigeria to recover the so called loot if Abacha really had the intention to steal the funds.
Taking to his Instagram Story, 2Face shared an image of the late dictator with the caption: “If to say Abacha actually thief this money we for no fit recover am, abi na only me they think this thing.
“I think he (Abacha) tried to keep it away from these thieving hands (my personal opinion) if not please tell me what has become of the recovered funds? Aluta continua abi.”
The former Head of State purportedly stole Nigeria's money running into billions of dollars but died even before spending his 'loot.'
After his death, an international treasure hunt was launched to recover the proceeds and decades after, Nigeria was able to receive parts of the looted funds from foreign countries.
Born on September 20, 1943, Sani Abacha GCFR was a military general who served as Nigeria's military Head of State from 1993 until his demise in 1998.
He had served in various capacities before he took over power in 1993, including being the Chief of Army Staff to General Ibrahim Babangida between 1985 to 1990.
He was also the Chief of Defence Staff from 1990 to 1993; and Minister of Defence.
In 1993, Abacha became the first Nigerian Army officer to attain the rank of a full military general without skipping a single rank.
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A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Friday:
GERMANY
The Bundesliga resumes to a full house as Union Berlin is allowed a capacity crowd for the first time in months for Cologne’s visit. Coronavirus restrictions are being scrapped in Berlin from Friday, part of a wider trend under national guidelines that will see full stadiums across the league. It’s going to be a special game for Cologne coach Steffen Baumgart, a fan favorite at Union for the two seasons he played at the club before its relegation to the third division in 2004. Baumgart played in Union’s heaviest ever second-division defeat, a 7-0 loss to Cologne in October 2002. Union’s record since it gained promotion to the Bundesliga in 2019 is far better. Of five games against Cologne in the top division, the Köpenick-based club has won four and drawn the other. Union has also won its last three Friday night games, in contrast to Cologne, which lost its last three. Another win would let Union replace Cologne in seventh place.
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ESPN today announced it will televise the NBA75 Celebration Game presented by State Farm – an alternate presentation of the Brooklyn Nets vs. New York Knicks contest on Wednesday, April 6th, inspired by the league’s storied history.
What’s Happening:
- ESPN will honor the NBA 75th Anniversary Season by producing a compelling broadcast that mirrors the NBA television styles and presentations of decades past, including the 1960s on ABC, the 1970s and 1980s on CBS and the 1990s on NBC, as well as representation from present day.
- The NBA75 Celebration Game will include an impressive list of high-profile special guests who will join the broadcast either on site at Madison Square Garden or remotely. Guests will include several members of the NBA75 player list and Hall of Fame coaches and broadcasters who have been integral to the game through the eras.
- The NBA75 Celebration Game broadcast begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2 and the traditional game broadcast will air on ESPN.
- NBA Countdown presented by Mountain Dew will precede the traditional Nets vs. Knicks telecast at 7 p.m. on ESPN.
More NBA75 Celebration Game Highlights:
- Custom graphics updated per era, including starting lineups, standings, stats, team logos, venue information and copyright language;
- Classic network theme music by era, including the memorable NBA on NBC music from the 1990s;
- Popular music from every decade used during highlights and in and out of commercial breaks;
- NBA Finals broadcast team of Curt Gowdy Media Award-winner Mike Breen, Jeff Van Gundy, Mark Jackson and reporter Lisa Salters to provide commentary;
- Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Hubie Brown, celebrating his 50th season in professional basketball, to join the broadcast. Brown will also serve as the analyst for the traditional game broadcast with Ryan Ruocco and Cassidy Hubbarth on ESPN.
What They’re Saying:
- Tim Corrigan, Vice President, ESPN Production said: “We’re taking fans on a journey through the evolution of this vibrant, culturally impactful league while also pairing the content with the iconic performers of today. We’re excited to pay homage to the networks that paved the way for what we have been doing for the past two decades at ESPN. Regardless of age or era, if you love basketball, there is something for you in this broadcast.”
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https://www.laughingplace.com/w/news/2022/03/31/espn-to-televise-nba75-celebration-game/
| 2022-04-01T00:21:11Z
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Shares of W.R. Berkley Corp.
WRB,
-0.73%
sank 0.73% to $66.59 Thursday, on what proved to be an all-around poor trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index
SPX,
-1.57%
falling 1.57% to 4,530.41 and Dow Jones Industrial Average
DJIA,
-1.56%
falling 1.56% to 34,678.35. The stock's fall snapped a five-day winning streak. W.R. Berkley Corp. closed $0.54 below its 52-week high ($67.13), which the company achieved on March 30th.
The stock demonstrated a mixed performance when compared to some of its competitors Thursday, as Arch Capital Group Ltd.
ACGL,
-0.04%
fell 0.04% to $48.42, Alleghany Corp.
Y,
+0.29%
rose 0.29% to $847.00, and American Financial Group Inc.
AFG,
-1.42%
fell 1.42% to $145.62. Trading volume (2.6 M) eclipsed its 50-day average volume of 1.4 M.
Editor's Note: This story was auto-generated by Automated Insights, an automation technology provider, using data from Dow Jones and FactSet. See our market data terms of use.
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| 2022-04-01T00:21:11Z
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KYIV, April 1 — Russian troops on Tuesday vacated Ukraine’s Chernobyl nuclear power plant after weeks of occupation, but took an unspecified number of captive Ukrainian servicemen with them, officials in Kyiv said yesterday.
“As they ran away from the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, the Russian occupiers took members of the National Guard, whom they had held hostage since Feb 24, with them,” the state nuclear agency Energoatom said in a statement on Telegram, citing plant workers.
It was unclear how many Ukrainian servicemen had been taken away.
Earlier in the day, a government body in charge of the Chernobyl exclusion zone said all Russian troops had left.
“There are no longer any outsiders on the territory of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant,” the agency said on Facebook.
When leaving, Russian troops “marched in two columns towards the Ukrainian border with Belarus” and a “small number” of Russian forces remain in the station, Energoatom said earlier yesterday.
“There is also evidence that a column of Russian soldiers who are besieging the town of Slavutych is currently being formed to move towards Belarus,” it said.
Slavutych houses the workers of the Chernobyl nuclear plant.
Since the Russian invasion, there have been fears of increased radiological risks in Chernobyl.
Chernobyl’s number four reactor exploded on April 26, 1986, causing the world’s worst nuclear accident which killed hundreds and spread radioactive contamination west across Europe.
The site lies near the Belarus border. — AFP
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| 2022-04-01T00:21:11Z
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Aunt of St. Louis child who was shot by brother is charged
St. Louis police say a 36-year-old woman has been charged with a misdemeanor after her 12-year-old nephew was shot and killed by his younger brother
A woman was charged Thursday with a misdemeanor after her 12-year-old nephew was shot and killed by his younger brother, St. Louis prosecutors said.
Aja Johnson, 36, was charged with second-degree endangering the welfare of a child after the boy was shot at a home on Tuesday in north St. Louis.
According to a probable cause statement, three children were unattended while playing in a bedroom where a loaded gun was lying on a bed.
The children had played with the gun during previous visits, according to the statement.
A 10-year-old, thinking it was unloaded, pointed the gun at his brother and fired, police said.
Johnson told police the gun was hers, that she had left it in the bedroom and that “she was to blame for (the victim's) death,” according to the affidavit.
Johnson was being held without bail on Thursday at the City Justice Center. It was not immediately clear if she has a lawyer.
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Mutation of the TP53 tumor suppressor gene is the most common genetic alteration in cancer, and almost 1000 alleles have been identified in human tumors. While virtually all TP53 mutations are thought to compromise wild type p53 activity, the prevalence and recurrence of missense TP53 alleles has motivated countless research studies aimed at understanding the function of the resulting mutant p53 protein. The data from these studies support three distinct, but perhaps not necessarily mutually exclusive, mechanisms for how different p53 mutants impact cancer: first, they lose the ability to execute wild type p53 functions to varying degrees; second, they act as a dominant negative (DN) inhibitor of wild type p53 tumor-suppressive programs; and third, they may gain oncogenic functions that go beyond mere p53 inactivation. Of these possibilities, the gain of function (GOF) hypothesis is the most controversial, in part due to the dizzying array of biological functions that have been attributed to different mutant p53 proteins. Herein we discuss the current state of understanding of TP53 allele variation in cancer and recent reports that both support and challenge the p53 GOF model. In these studies and others, researchers are turning to more systematic approaches to profile TP53 mutations, which may ultimately determine once and for all how different TP53 mutations act as cancer drivers and whether tumors harboring distinct mutations are phenotypically unique. From a clinical perspective, such information could lead to new therapeutic approaches targeting the effects of different TP53 alleles and/or better sub-stratification of patients harboring TP53 mutant cancers.
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| 2022-04-01T00:21:12Z
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PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 31, 2022--
Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RETA), (“Reata,” the “Company,” “our,” “us,” or “we”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, today announced the completion of the rolling submission of a New Drug Application (“NDA”) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) for omaveloxolone for the treatment of patients with Friedreich’s ataxia. This NDA is supported by the efficacy and safety data from the MOXIe Part 1, Part 2, and MOXIe Extension studies. The FDA has granted Fast Track Designation and Orphan Drug Designation to omaveloxolone for the treatment of Friedreich’s ataxia.
“This NDA submission marks an important step toward making a treatment available for patients with Friedreich’s ataxia, a serious degenerative neuromuscular disorder with no approved therapies,” said Warren Huff, Reata’s Chief Executive Officer. “I want to thank all those who made this possible, especially our patients with Friedreich’s ataxia, their families, and investigators, as well as our employees, for their tenacity and unwavering belief in the omaveloxolone clinical program. We look forward to the next steps on the path to making omaveloxolone available as a first-in-class therapy for Friedreich’s ataxia, pending approval.”
About Friedreich's Ataxia
Friedreich’s ataxia is a rare, genetic, life-shortening, debilitating, and degenerative neuromuscular disorder typically caused by a trinucleotide repeat expansion in the first intron of the frataxin gene, which encodes the mitochondrial protein frataxin. Pathogenic repeat expansions can lead to impaired transcription and reduced frataxin expression, which can result in mitochondrial iron overload and poor cellular iron regulation, increased sensitivity to oxidative stress, and impaired mitochondrial ATP production. Patients with Friedreich’s ataxia typically experience symptoms in childhood, including progressive loss of coordination, muscle weakness, and fatigue that commonly results in motor incapacitation with patients requiring a wheelchair in their teens or early 20s. Patients with Friedreich’s ataxia may also experience visual impairment, hearing loss, diabetes, and cardiomyopathy. On average, patients with Friedreich’s ataxia die in the mid-thirties. Based on literature and proprietary research, we believe Friedreich’s ataxia affects approximately 5,000 children and adults in the United States and 22,000 individuals globally. There are an estimated 4,000 patients diagnosed with FA in the United States. Currently, there are no approved therapies for the treatment of Friedreich’s ataxia.
About Omaveloxolone
Omaveloxolone is an investigational, oral, once-daily, activator of Nrf2, a transcription factor that induces molecular pathways that promote the resolution of inflammation by restoring mitochondrial function, reducing oxidative stress, and inhibiting pro-inflammatory signaling. The FDA has granted Orphan Drug and Fast Track Designations to omaveloxolone for the treatment of Friedreich’s ataxia. The European Commission has granted Orphan Drug Designation in Europe to omaveloxolone for the treatment of Friedreich’s ataxia.
About Reata
Reata is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that develops novel therapeutics for patients with serious or life-threatening diseases by targeting molecular pathways involved in the regulation of cellular metabolism and inflammation. Reata’s two most advanced clinical candidates, omaveloxolone and bardoxolone methyl (“bardoxolone”), target the important transcription factor Nrf2 that promotes the resolution of inflammation by restoring mitochondrial function, reducing oxidative stress, and inhibiting pro-inflammatory signaling. Omaveloxolone and bardoxolone are investigational drugs, and their safety and efficacy have not been established by any agency.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes certain disclosures that contain “forward-looking statements,” including, without limitation, statements regarding the success, cost and timing of our product development activities and clinical trials, our plans to research, develop, and commercialize our product candidates, our plans to submit regulatory filings, and our ability to obtain and retain regulatory approval of our product candidates. You can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words such as “believes,” “will,” “may,” “aims,” “plans,” “model,” and “expects.” Forward-looking statements are based on Reata’s current expectations and assumptions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks, and changes in circumstances that may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements, which are neither statements of historical fact nor guarantees or assurances of future performance. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, (i) the timing, costs, conduct, and outcome of our clinical trials and future preclinical studies and clinical trials, including the timing of the initiation and availability of data from such trials; (ii) the timing and likelihood of regulatory filings and approvals for our product candidates; (iii) whether regulatory authorities determine that additional trials or data are necessary in order to obtain approval; (iv) the potential market size and the size of the patient populations for our product candidates, if approved for commercial use, and the market opportunities for our product candidates; and (v) other factors set forth in Reata’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, under the caption “Risk Factors.” The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made and, other than as required by law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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| 2022-04-01T00:21:13Z
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Which Sony soundbar is best?
The best Sony soundbar for you depends on many factors, though it’s hard to go wrong with such a trusted brand. Sony offers a range of soundbars, so most buyers can find one to accommodate their budget and needs. Still, some find it daunting to sift through the various speaker options available, especially if they don’t know what they’re looking for.
The Sony HT-A5000 Soundbar offers superior audio, and it works great with voice-command systems like Alexa and Google Assistant.
What to know before you buy a Sony soundbar
Other audio and video devices
Soundbars are commonly used as the primary speaker for television audio or as central speakers for a complete home theater system. Those looking to buy a Sony soundbar will need to consider what other audio and video hardware they plan to use with the soundbar. Even if you aren’t adding your soundbar to a home theater system with other speakers, they’re compatible with nearly all Sony speakers, letting you upgrade later if you want.
Audio formats
Soundbars can vary in what audio formats they support. Support for high-resolution audio formats is a must if you’re hoping to get the best possible sound out of your speakers. The two most common and highest-resolution audio formats to look out for are Dolby Atmos and DTS: X. However, each of the companies also offers lower-quality versions of the formats.
Soundbar bundles with other speakers
Many buying a soundbar prefer to bundle it with other speakers to achieve surround sound. You can purchase soundbars with a full surround sound setup or find bundles with just a soundbar and a subwoofer.
What to look for in a quality Sony soundbar
Connectivity
When buying any soundbar, it’s crucial to make sure the one you choose has the connections you need for your TV or other audio hardware. Different connections on soundbars can vary, with some more common than others.
- HDMI: Many soundbars include HDMI ports with audio capabilities. Soundbars are commonly used with TVs, making HDMI ports the most common connection type.
- RCA component: If you’re using an older TV or device, you may require a soundbar with RCA component cables or analog video cables. These aren’t as common as HDMI outputs, though they’re not impossible to find.
- USB: Some soundbars may include USB ports for playing audio from flash drives, computers or other USB sources.
- Optical digital: Optical digital ports let users connect devices like TVs, Blu-ray players and more and are relatively common on soundbars.
- Bluetooth: The most common type of wireless connection included on soundbars is Bluetooth. Some soundbars feature Bluetooth connectivity, but not all of them — so it’s vital to double-check the product listing before you buy if you hope to listen to audio via Bluetooth.
- Wi-Fi: Some soundbars include Wi-Fi connectivity, making them easy to connect to with a wide range of wireless internet-compatible devices.
If you’ll use your soundbar with a specific device, you’ll need to ensure the soundbar supports the device’s connections.
Size
The size of your media stand may limit which soundbars you can use. Soundbars can vary in size, so it’s essential to measure the width of the surface you plan to put them on.
Modes and other features
Many soundbars include sound modes for optimizing audio quality based on the media you’re using. For example, many have sound modes like voice, game or movie modes, which will equalize audio to bring out the best in the given media. You can also find other audio features on soundbars, often including equalization, automatic room tuning and low-latency settings.
How much you can expect to spend on a Sony soundbar
Cheap Sony soundbars may cost as little as $100. You can expect to spend $130-$1,500 on mid-tier or high-end soundbars.
Sony soundbar FAQ
Are Sony soundbars compatible with Samsung TVs?
A. Sony’s soundbars are compatible with most Samsung TVs. Some buyers have reported issues using the Sony app with their Samsung TVs, though that doesn’t necessarily prevent them from using the two brands together.
Do Sony soundbars offer true surround sound without other speakers?
A. The only way to achieve true surround sound is through a 5.1- or 7.1-channel speaker setup. These speaker setups use several speakers to achieve surround sound, including a soundbar, subwoofer and other mid- and high-frequency speakers.
What’s the best Sony soundbar to buy?
Top Sony soundbar
Sony HT-A5000 5.1.2-Channel Surround Sound Soundbar With Dolby Atmos
What you need to know: This soundbar boasts an impressive simulated surround sound, and it includes support for high-resolution Dolby Atmos and DTS: X formats.
What you’ll love: This soundbar offers immersive sound and deep bass, even without subs or other speakers. It also upscales compressed audio and includes several fine-tuning features. This can also be purchased in bundles with Sony’s other home theater speakers.
What you should consider: Despite the high price, this only includes the soundbar.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Sony soundbar for the money
Sony HTX-8500 2.1-Channel Soundbar With Dolby Atmos
What you need to know: This is an excellent, affordable soundbar for smaller rooms, offering surround sound and support for Dolby Atmos and DTS: X high-resolution formats.
What you’ll love: This includes 4K audio with high dynamic range and impressive bass tones from the dual subwoofers. This soundbar’s easy to upgrade later with Sony’s other speakers, making it perfect for buyers who want to buy one speaker at a time.
What you should consider: Some buyers would have liked a “voice mode” to improve dialogue audio.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Sony HT-G700 3.1-Channel Soundbar And Subwoofer With Dolby Atmos
What you need to know: This bundle includes both a soundbar and a subwoofer, producing incredibly immersive sound quality.
What you’ll love: This soundbar includes Dolby Atmos support and features multiple modes for easily tuning audio to the room and media type. It also supports Bluetooth and HDMI enhanced audio return channel connections and other audio input options.
What you should consider: This soundbar can’t connect to Wi-Fi like some of Sony’s other speakers.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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| 2022-04-01T00:21:12Z
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HERMANN − As a reaction to Noble Health suspending services at its hospitals in Mexico and Fulton, the Hermann Area District Hospital says it welcomes any patients who may have lost services.
The independent hospital in Hermann is located a little over an hour from Mexico and around 50 minutes from Fulton. Those needing medical help can now receive attention in Hermann if it's more convenient than going to hospitals in Columbia or Jefferson City.
Aiding patients coming from outer areas was a no-brainer for Hermann Hospital, according to administrator Dan McKinney.
"That's what we do on a routine basis, is take care of our population," McKinney said.
Although staffing shortages are an issue at most medical centers at the moment, McKinney said the hospital isn't worried about managing an influx of services.
"I don't see any problem with handling the increased work flow from what will come out of that direction," McKinney said.
McKinney said Hermann Hospital has reached out to employees of the two closed hospitals and offered a spot for them to work if they'd like to join its operations.
The hospital's goal of taking in more patients is to provide help in any way that it can.
"We're just trying to meet the needs of the population that's out there," McKinney said. "I know it's hard for all communities to lose services in their hospitals, so we're just trying to offer whatever assistance we can offer."
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| 2022-04-01T00:21:14Z
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Stocks plunge as rising oil, wheat prices shake market
Stocks fell sharply Monday as the economic fallout of Russia’s war in Ukraine rattled investors.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell almost 800 points Monday to close with a loss of 2.4 percent. The Nasdaq composite plunged 3.6 percent lower and the S&P 500 index closed with a loss of 3 percent.
Companies in the finance, travel, entertainment, retail and construction industries fell sharply Monday as skyrocketing oil prices raised fears of an economic slowdown, while energy companies rallied on the prospect of higher prices.
Stocks have fallen for weeks amid rising concern about inflation and the economic blowback of the invasion of Ukraine. The Dow is down 10.3 percent, the S&P is down 12.4 percent, and the Nasdaq is down 19 percent since the start of 2022.
Prices for oil, natural gas and wheat have also risen dramatically after the U.S. and allies imposed unprecedented sanctions on the Russian economy, which could limit their access to key Russian exports.
Economists have warned that higher energy and food prices will likely slow growth in the U.S. through the first half of the year and fuel higher inflation. Prices rose 7.5 percent over the 12 months ending in January, according to Labor Department data, the highest rate in more than 40 years.
President Biden is also under growing pressure from lawmakers and leaders in both parties to ban Russian energy imports and target a major source of wealth for the Kremlin.
While Russia’s economy has already begun to crumble under sanctions imposed by the U.S. and allies, its oil and gas sector has been largely exempted from the penalties.
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| 2022-04-01T00:21:11Z
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U.S. Commerce Chief To Make Pitch For Chips Funding In Michigan
Raimondo is visiting a United Auto Workers native corridor and assembly with Michigan politicians, officers from General Motors Co, Ford Motor and Chrysler-parent Stellantis on the chips push.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo will on Monday make a pitch in Michigan for Congress to approve $52 billion to develop U.S. semiconductor manufacturing even because it continues to evaluate knowledge on the chips market from firms around the globe.
Raimondo is visiting a United Auto Workers native corridor and assembly with Michigan politicians, officers from General Motors Co, Ford Motor and Chrysler-parent Stellantis on the chips push.
Detroit’s Big Three automakers and different international automakers have been compelled to chop manufacturing and even make some automobiles with out options like heated seats or digital speedometers due to semiconductor scarcity.
In September, the Commerce Department issued a request for info on the chips market to automakers, chip firms and others, saying the data would increase supply-chain transparency, and set a Nov. 8 deadline to reply.
Raimondo informed reporters greater than 150 companies “including many companies in Asia” voluntarily submitted knowledge to the division. “We’re very pleased with the volume of response,” Raimondo stated. “These are extremely detailed and we’re still evaluating the quality of the submissions.”
The Senate-approved laws would award $52 billion for semiconductor manufacturing and authorize $190 billion to strengthen U.S. know-how and analysis.
Raimondo stated will probably be “several more weeks” earlier than the division will provide its evaluation. She additionally expects to share a high-level abstract however pledged to guard confidential firm knowledge.
She added it’s too quickly to say if the division might want to invoke obligatory measures to get further knowledge: “It’s still an option.”
On Nov. 17, House and Senate leaders stated they’ll negotiate searching for last settlement on a invoice to spice up U.S. know-how competitiveness with China and semiconductor manufacturing. The Senate-approved laws would award $52 billion for semiconductor manufacturing and authorize $190 billion to strengthen U.S. know-how and analysis.
“We need the House to pass its version of the CHIPS Act,” Raimondo plans to say Monday in a separate Detroit Economic Club look in response to excerpts launched by her workplace. “China, Taiwan, the EU, and so many others are all moving forward, while the United States is playing catch up. We cannot afford to fall behind.”
Raimondo will add the United States wants “our partners and allies to maintain a strong global supply chain and address this shortage. That’s why Commerce is pursuing strategies like ‘nearshoring’ and ‘friendshoring,’ so like-minded partners are integrated into our supply chains.”
Last week, Samsung Electronics stated it had picked Taylor, Texas as the situation for a brand new $17 billion plant to make superior chips.
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Breckenridge displays Gregg Deal’s ‘Roots Radical’ Indigenous art exhibit
See the live performance art piece Friday
Gregg Deal is present.
The Native American artist based in Colorado Springs works in performance art and other mediums to disrupt preconceived notions of Indigenous culture. He uses his presence in spaces to garner reactions from people, whether it be getting a tattoo live to highlight discriminatory blood quantum laws about Indigenous heritage or focusing on the importance of voice and legacy at the Smithsonian Institution.
Deal will be tapping into that presence Friday, April 1, for a live performance of “The Punk Pan-Indian Romantic Comedy” at Old Masonic Hall. Like a one-man show, he’ll be talking about his past and familial relationships, sharing stories that are funny, terrible or formative to his life over 47 years.
In between the series of spoken word vignettes is interstitial music, such as a recording of the song “Bad Indian” from his punk band Dead Pioneers. The band is a more recent addition to the piece, having appeared in a Fort Collins performance in 2020. Yet “Pan-Indian Romantic Comedy” — sans punk — debuted at the Woolly Mammoth Theatre in Washington, D.C., in 2015.
Washington has been an important part of Deal’s life in more ways than one. His wife grew up in northern Virginia, and he moved to the East Coast to be with her and improve his access to the art world.
“We packed up the car, said goodbye to my family — who were all in Utah — and then drove across the country and got married all in the same week,” Deal said.
What: “The Punk Pan-Indian Romantic Comedy” by Gregg Deal
When: 6 p.m. Friday, April 1. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Where: Old Masonic Hall, 136 S. Main St., Breckenridge
Cost: Free. Visit BreckCreate.org to register, space is limited.
He became interested in art while growing up in Park City, Utah. Though he struggled with the traditional structure of classes, Deal said it was the only thing he was good at. It was expensive for him to do sports, but he did ski and snowboard thanks to second-hand equipment and school partnerships with the resort. He was consistently drawing because paper and a pencil were more accessible than other art forms, and he found it to be a good escape for him socially and mentally.
“My parents made just enough money for us to be broke around rich white folks,” Deal said. “It was weird. I’ve been married for 23 years, and my wife told me it was not like that growing up for her.”
He studied art at George Mason University, first wanting to study film, but moved into graphic design and eventually painting. The summer after college, he worked for a sign company before getting a job at the National Museum of the American Indian on the National Mall in the museum’s visitor services department.
In spring 2005, Deal participated in a mentorship with James Luna, accompanying the performance artist to Venice Biennale. Though he had a bad experience with the medium in a college class, what he learned about while studying under an artist opened his eyes to the possibility of performance art as a viable medium.
The 2008 recession dried up Deal’s freelance work, but he kept hustling as a self-employed artist. In 2013, he had his big break with his performance piece “Last American Indian on Earth.” He created it out of frustration of the gatekeeping he experienced in the museum and gallery process when trying to show paintings.
Eventually, Deal moved to Colorado when he got a residency at the Denver Art Museum.
Regardless of medium or location, Deal aims to convey important messages about Indigenous life. For his “Invisible” series, he put his child Sage on a platform that had them reading the names of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit individuals. Sage, who is nonbinary, was also the model for a large mural Deal painted in Colorado Springs that featured a red handprint on their face to raise awareness on the subject.
“This is an issue that concerns me as a parent,” Deal said. “It ends up coming into my work here and there.”
Deal has also been a critic of Native American mascots in sports, discussing the topic on TV shows like “The Daily Show with John Stewart.” Recently, he did a sculptural work that had wooden chairs stacked with braided strands of hair from him and his family to comment on the poor conditions of Indigenous boarding schools. It was his first sculpture, and he found it hard, exciting and poignant.
What: “Roots Radical” by Gregg Deal
When: On display through May 8
Where: Old Masonic Hall, 136 S. Main St., Breckenridge
Cost: Free
The activism partly stems from Deal’s roots as a punk music fan. He said the genre helped give him a home when he felt like he didn’t have one. Though now older, he still occasionally goes to concerts, and his children have begun browsing through his records.
For Deal, the music speaks to him in different ways, and he still has an issue when someone tells him that he can’t do something.
“The general disenfranchisement that exists within that music also speaks to the disenfranchisement of other people who might be outside of that, or in my case, being an Indigenous person,” Deal said.
In Breckenridge for his exhibit “Roots Radical,” Deal has a piece making fun of misappropriation of dream catchers as well as paintings that use basket patterns from Pyramid Lake Paiute tribe — of which Deal is a member — and other Great Basin communities.
Fans of his work will notice more of his painting series, “The Others.” Deal took old comic book panels that have Native Americans in colonial settings, and he reversed the imagery to show the Native Americans in a position power. Lyrics of punk rock songs, like “I’m so bored with the USA” from The Clash,” in speech bubbles highlight the Indigenous struggle.
He’s branching out into more conceptual and abstract pieces, which he finds exciting, but he also likes how lots of his work is blunt and straightforward.
“I love this series because it is quite serious and has some depth, but it is also consumable on the outside,” Deal said. “You don’t necessarily have to dig in to laugh and appreciate what’s happening in these works.”
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Recall issued for thousands of Skippy Peanut Butter cases due to steel fragments
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Skippy Foods, LLC has recalled more than 9,000 cases of peanut butter "due to the possibility that a limited number of jars may contain a small fragment of stainless steel from a piece of manufacturing equipment," the company said in an announcement Thursday.
The specific Skippy brands included Skippy Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter Spread, Skippy Reduced Fat Chunky Peanut Butter Spread and Skippy Creamy Peanut Butter Blended With Plant Protein all with "best if used by dates" of early May 2023. Those dates are located at the top of the lid.
The company said there have been no consumer complaints related to this issue and the recall is voluntary.
All retailers that received these particular products have been notified, the company said.
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The Nadleh Whut’en First Nation in northern B.C. outlined priorities such as an apology from Pope Francis amid discussions at the Vatican in a statement to the press on Wednesday (March 30).
Nadleh Whut’en representatives are part of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) delegation to the Vatican alongside more than 100 First Nations people from across Canada including residential school survivors, elders, youth and support staff.
Nadleh Whut’en is calling on the Pope to visit the site of the former Lejac Indian Residential School to “further discuss reparations and a better path forward” as part of an apology for the role the Catholic Church played in the residential school system in Canada.
The school was operated by the Catholic Church under contract with the Canadian government from when it opened in 1922 until 1976. First Nations say hundreds of their children were forced to attend Lejac, many never to return home.
Nadleh Whut’en Chief Larry Nooski said the Catholic Church “has yet to apologize, compensate or meaningfully support reconciliation” with Nadleh Whut’en and more than 70 B.C. First Nation communities that had their children taken to Lejac.
“This meeting with Pope Francis, to witness an apology, is a historic moment for Nadleh Whut’en and other First Nations from across Canada,” Nooski wrote.
“Many survivors of the Lejac Indian Residential School carry pain and suffering as a result of abuse from priests and nuns at the school.”
Nadleh Whut’en delegates Eleanor Nooski and Tanya Stump said they will prioritize the return of stolen artifacts and access to Vatican archives.
READ MORE: Nadleh Whut’en delegates prepare for Vatican visit to push for residential school archives
The First Nation is also seeking for Rose Prince to be officially recognized as a saint. Prince died in 1949 of tuberculosis. Since 1990, the devout have held pilgrimages to her grave at Lejac where Father Joules Goulet’s prayers and anointments are said to heal the chronically injured.
The First Nation said discussions with the Catholic Church must also include the “rejection and retraction” of the “doctrine of discovery.” Papal laws gave license to explorers to claim terra nullius [vacant land] in the name of their sovereign and defined “vacant” as not populated by Christians.
Nadleh Whut’en Chief and Council offered prayers and support for all delegates to the Vatican saying the First Nation continue will continue to seek justice, restitution and apology for the harms committed by the Catholic Church to their children.
READ MORE: Nadleh Whut’en First Nation plans for unmarked grave search at Lejac residential school site
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US Levels Fresh Sanctions At Russia, Targetting Tech
Russian technology companies enabling Putin’s war machine are targetted in fresh round of US sanctions from Treasury Dept
The United States has imposed a fresh batch sanctions on Russia – increasing the focus on that country’s technology sector, as well as a couple of other industries.
The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced on Thursday it was imposing sanctions on 21 entities and 13 individuals, as part of its “crackdown on the Kremlin’s sanctions evasion networks and technology companies, which are instrumental to the Russian Federation’s war machine.”
Russia is already being subjected to wide ranging sanctions by the US and the international community for its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, with the tech industry playing its part and pulled their services and products from the country.
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“Today, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is continuing to impose severe costs on the Russian Federation for its unprovoked and unjustified war against Ukraine by targeting operators in the Russian technology sector to prevent it from evading unprecedented multilateral sanctions and procure critical western technology,” the announcement said.
The US Treasury also expanded its sanctions to include the aerospace, marine, and electronics sectors.
“Russia not only continues to violate the sovereignty of Ukraine with its unprovoked aggression but also has escalated its attacks striking civilians and population centers,” said Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen.
“We will continue to target Putin’s war machine with sanctions from every angle, until this senseless war of choice is over,” said Yellen.
Tech firms
The latest batch of sanctions also includes Mikron, which is Russia’s largest chipmaker and is its largest microelectronics manufacturer and exporter.
Indeed, Mikron exports more than 50 percent of Russian microelectronics.
Other Russian tech companies targetted include St Petersburg software and communications firm AO NII-Vektor; Moscow based hardware vendor T-Platforms; and Molecular Electronics Research Institute, a research institute that manufactures computers, search and navigation equipment.
This latest action comes after OFAC’s 24 March designation of dozens of companies in Russia’s defense-industrial base that are directly supporting Putin’s unjustified war against the people of Ukraine.
“Treasury took today’s action in close co-ordination with our partners who are similarly committed to ensuring the Russian Federation is not exploiting their jurisdictions for its destructive aims,” it said.
Additionally, the OFAC also said it is designating Russian government malicious cyber actors.
The United States will continue to hold Putin’s cyber actors accountable for destructive, disruptive or otherwise destabilising cyber activity targeting the United States and its allies and partners,2 said the OFAC.
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JEFFERSON CITY − A Holts Summit man was sentenced to 10 years in prison Wednesday in connection to a fatal shooting on Halloween morning in 2019.
Devin Schrimpf accepted a plea deal for involuntary manslaughter and armed criminal action in December. He was sentenced to 10 years for the manslaughter charge and 5 years for the armed criminal action charge, but the sentences will run consecutively.
Schrimpf was originally charged with the first-degree murder of 18-year-old Marquise Conley.
According to previous KOMU 8 reporting, a female witness said then 17-year-old Schrimpf visited the apartment earlier in the day and became angry when he found out there was another male there. She said she had to force Schrimpf out of the home.
He later called her saying "I'm going to kill everybody over there; I'm shooting the place up," the witness told police.
Schrimpf will serve his time in the Missouri Department of Corrections.
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A driver who engaged Buffalo police in a lengthy gunfight, striking and injuring three officers during a haphazard chase that spanned the city, pleaded not guilty Thursday to attempted murder.
Kente Bell, 28, was arraigned from his hospital room, where he is recovering from several gunshot wounds sustained during Tuesday's chase and a final hail of gunfire as it ended in front of a police station at a Buffalo intersection.
Bell was shot in his neck, arm, leg and hand and underwent surgery at Erie County Medical Center, where he appeared before a judge after regaining consciousness, said Erie County District Attorney John Flynn, who offered dramatic new details of the events.
“You have a high-speed chase... you've got a guy firing out the driver's side window. You've got blockades, you've got speed on highways, a girl jumping out of the car,” he said at a news conference.
Bell is accused of fleeing two police officers who approached his parked vehicle after noticing its tinted windows around 6 p.m. Tuesday, Flynn said. He cooperated at first but did not get out of the car because he was partially paralyzed in a 2012 shooting and uses medical equipment to walk, the prosecutor said.
When it appeared there was an issue with his registration, Bell drove off. Armed with an illegal handgun with an extended magazine of ammunition, he fired on police as they pursued him through city neighborhoods and on highways for more than 20 minutes, Flynn said.
Early in the chase, before shots were fired, the passenger exited the moving vehicle.
“He was making a turn and had slowed down at some point. She opened the front passenger door and jumped out of the car while it was moving and ended up rolling on the ground and hit up against a pole of some kind,” he said, “like right out of a movie.”
“She was obviously freaking out probably, to say the least, and wanted to have nothing to do with this," Flynn said.
In the minutes that followed, Bell drove through a police barricade, entered and exited highways and drove wildly through several Buffalo neighborhoods, briefly entering the suburb of Cheektowaga, before turning back toward Buffalo with police officers radioing his route to each other and warning of the danger.
“They’re still shooting. Multiple officers hit!” an officer is heard shouting in a transmission captured by Broadcastify.com.
Three police officers were struck in separate vehicles. All are recovering.
By the time it was over, nine police vehicles were damaged by gunfire, Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia said.
Investigators have yet to determine how many shots were fired by Bell, or how many officers fired their weapons, Flynn said.
Bell is due to appear before a county judge at the hospital Friday for an alleged probation violation related to a 2020 illegal firearms charge in the town of Amherst. While on probation, he was prohibited from carrying a weapon.
The attorney who represented Bell at Thursday's arraignment did not return a call seeking comment on his behalf.
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Celebrate Colorado Pint Day at multiple Summit County breweries
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Wednesday, April 6, is Colorado Brewers Guild’s seventh annual Colorado Pint Day. This year, over 175 brewery locations, a new record, are participating in the event that supports the guild and lets patrons collect limited edition glassware. Three of those — Broken Compass Brewing, Angry James Brewing Co. and Outer Range Brewing Co. — are located in Summit County.
According to the guild, more than 100 breweries across the state participated in Colorado Pint Day last year and sold over 19,000 glasses. This year’s pint design celebrates the 125th anniversary of Colorado Parks and Wildlife. The guild hosted a competition among members, and Anna Long, graphic designer and marketing manager from Copper Kettle Brewing Co. in Denver and CEO of Norlo Design, was selected as the winner.
The design features an owl that represents the parks, a park ranger, mountain scenery and the tagline “Supporting Those That Keep Colorado Wild.” All one needs to do to get their hands on the glass is visit one of the breweries and order a beer. A dollar of each pint glass sold will be donated to the Colorado Brewers Guild.
Breckenridge’s Broken Compass is selling the glasses out of each taproom, 520 S. Main St. and 68 Continental Court, Unit B12. The brewery may have a specialty beer released that day, but details aren’t yet finalized. Keep an eye on social media for updates. With Pint Day being a Wednesday, weekly trivia is slated for 7 p.m. at the Main Street taproom.
Broken Compass is usually the only local brewery to participate, but this year beer fans have more choices and opportunities to pick up a coveted glass.
Over in Silverthorne, Angry James at 421 Adams Ave. is taking part for the first time. One’s purchase includes an Angry James sticker in addition to the pint. Guests are also welcome to stick around for live acoustic music by Todd Johnson from 5-7 p.m.
Outer Range Brewing Co. 182 Lusher Court, Frisco, will be keeping it low key with nothing planned beyond the special glass, but the brewery is also excited to join in for the first time. Wyatt Holwagner from the brewery said they’ve always wanted to do it but that busy springs in the past meant the timing didn’t work. Holwagner said they like to support the nonprofit trade association when they can, such as going to the April 2 Collaboration Fest in Denver.
“And we always have them as a resource to talk to,” Holwagner said. “We’re stoked to do it and be a part of it this year.”
Jefferson Geiger is the arts and entertainment editor for the Summit Daily News and managing editor for Explore Summit. Have a question about beer? Send him an email at jgeiger@summitdaily.com.
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FRESNO, Calif., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The State of California recently launched its TECH Clean California initiative which is a $120 million program funded by California gas corporations to implement low emissions space and water heating units for single and multifamily homes.
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — NCAA President Mark Emmert said investigations into allegations of major violations against several high-profile men’s college basketball programs — including 2022 Final Four participant Kansas — have taken “way too long.”
What solutions might be on the table to speed it up, Emmert did not say, but there appears to be increasing acknowledgement that the current process is broken.
“It’s just been really slow in getting through that new independent process that’s wound up reinvestigating the entire case,” Emmert said, referring to the Independent Accountability Resolution Process (IARP).
The IARP was created out of proposals from the commission led by former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice in 2018 to reform the sport. It began looking into allegations against Kansas, Arizona, LSU, Louisville and North Carolina State on the heels of a federal investigation into corruption in college sports that resulted in convictions of shoe company executives, a middle man who worked with them and some assistant college coaches.
Of those FBI cases nearly five years ago, only one — North Carolina State, tied to its recruitment of one-and-done star Dennis Smith Jr. — has actually gone through the IARP system to completion and received a ruling that resulted in probation for one year, some vacated victories and penalties for previous coaches.
The four other cases are still pending in the IARP structure, while Auburn went through the more traditional process and received four years of probation in December from an NCAA infractions committee panel.
In the meantime, this year’s NCAA Tournament could be tainted should Kansas win the national championship and subsequently have an unfavorable decision come down in a now half-decade-old investigation.
Created to handle complex cases, the IARP includes independent investigators and decision-makers with no direct ties to NCAA member schools, and rulings cannot be appealed.
Emmert said NCAA institutions need to come up with a process that has “got to be fair. It’s got to be swift. And it’s got to not punish the innocent. … That’s where the membership’s got to be in all of this, as they shape a new process or rebuild the one that’s in place.”
The Kansas case hinges on whether Adidas representatives were considered boosters — the school contends they were not — when two of them arranged payments to prospective recruits. Kansas does not dispute the payments. Kansas asked for referral to the IARP instead of having the NCAA’s infractions committee handle the matter.
While the lengthy IARP process has been going on, Self agreed to a new contract on April 2, 2021, that will keep him with the school until he retires.
The five-year deal adds one additional year after the conclusion of each season — in effect, making it a lifetime contract. It guarantees him $5.41 million per year with a base salary of $225,000, professional services contract of $2.75 million and an annual $2.435 million retention bonus.
The contact also includes a clause that says the school cannot terminate him for cause “due to any current infractions matter that involves conduct that occurred on or prior to” the signing of the new contract. Instead, he would forfeit half of his base salary and professional services pay while serving any Big 12 or NCAA suspension.
Emmert declined to weigh on on Kansas’ decision to double down on Self.
“I’ll leave it to the school to make decisions about their coaches’ contracts,” said Emmert, who also spoke at the women’s Final Four on Wednesday. “That’s their business, obviously. They can do that as they see fit.”
The infractions process has also come up with the Division I Transformation Committee, which is working to recommend ways to modernize and reform NCAA governance and regulatory policies.
Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey, who chairs the committee along with Ohio athletics director Julie Cromer, said the group is looking at both the overall infractions process and the IARP structure as part of its work.
“I don’t know fully what was envisioned and what wasn’t envisioned,” said Sankey, who has served on the NCAA infractions committee. “But we have to have timely outcomes, both for those accused and for those competing against those who are accused. That has to be a point of emphasis.”
Later, Sankey added: “I was on an implementation working group, and I disagreed with elements of the approach. So I think some of these problems were foreseeable. We have an opportunity to correct and enhance the process. That doesn’t mean everybody will like the process.”
Among other topics Emmert addressed:
NATIONAL NIL RULES
Emmert offered an urgent plea to Congress to craft what he said was needed, uniform national legislation governing financial endorsements for athletes know known as name, image and likeness (NIL) deals.
“This tournament’s put on full display the beauty of college sport,” Emmert said. “People love it and enjoy it, and we’ve got to work with the schools and with Congress to make sure we can continue that.
“We’ve got again a relatively short window of time — in my estimate, one and two years,” Emmert continued. “These decisions have to be made because of the dynamics that are underway right now that are far beyond the control of schools, coaches, (athletic directors) or presidents.”
Currently, more than 30 states have been working on their own NIL laws.
TRANSGENDER LEGISLATION
With a number of states considering or passing legislation restricting participation of transgender athletes, Emmert was asked whether the NCAA would bar those states from hosting championship events.
The NCAA has largely followed the Olympic model that allows transgender athletes to compete if they’ve had certain biomedical treatments, including hormone therapies, meant to promote fairness.
Emmert said the NCAA currently requires communities which wish to host events “to explain how it is that they’re going to make sure that the participants in that sport will be allowed to do that in a nondiscriminatory way. … If they can do that, then we’ll be in those states.”
TRANFER RULES
Emmert said the current transfer rules continue to draw a lot of scrutiny and complaints from coaches and could be adjusted over time.
“The only thing that I can say right now is that it’s clear that students are getting more opportunities to play. They’re getting more freedom of movement in some respects,” Emmert said.
But he added that officials are keeping an eye on how the rules affect “students being able to finish their degrees in a timely fashion and go on and lead productive lives, because we know how few of them will be professional basketball players. It’s a constant point of discussion. I don’t anticipate it going away too soon.”
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AP Sports Writers Aaron Beard, Dave Skretta and John Marshall contributed to this report.
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According to Deadline, Hulu has handed a pilot order to History of a Pleasure Seeker, a one-hour musical drama based on Richard Mason’s novel of the same name.
What’s Happening:
- Richard Mason is adapting his book himself with Bridgerton director Julie Anne Robinson helming the pilot and exec producing.
- History of a Pleasure Seeker is a musical drama set in Amsterdam in 1907 — a tale of a charismatic young man’s explosive adventures through all the temptations of the Belle Époque.
- ABC Signature is producing the pilot in association with American Gods and The Mosquito Coast producer Fremantle and Hat Trick Productions, the British production company behind series such as Showtime’s Episodes and Anna Paquin’s Flack.
- Mason executive produces with Robinson, who will direct, along with The Greatest Showman director Michael Gracey, Hat Trick Productions boss Jimmy Mulville and Fremantle. Christopher Read will compose the music, along with Mason, and also serve as executive producer.
- The book, which was published in 2012 by Penguin Random House, follows Piet Barol, who has an instinctive appreciation for pleasure and a gift for finding it. When his mother dies, Piet applies for a job as tutor to the troubled son of Europe’s leading hotelier – a child who refuses to leave his family’s mansion on one of Amsterdam’s grandest canals. As Piet enters this glittering world, he learns its secrets and finds his life transformed.
- The book has been described as Downton Abbey-meets-Dangerous Liaisons.
- In addition to co-writing the music and songs on History of a Pleasure Seeker, Mason is creating original drama projects with FX, Shiny Penny, Fremantle and Carnival. He has written five novels and with the first novel, The Drowning People, selling over a million copies.
- Emmy, two-time BAFTA- and DGA-nominated director Robinson is currently directing the Partner Track pilot for Netflix, from Sarah Goldfinger, Georgia Lee and Jax Media. She received a 2021 Directing for a Drama Series Emmy nomination for the pilot of Shondaland’s romance-drama Bridgerton, and she also directed an additional episode in the first season. She also developed and produced The Catch with Shondaland previously.
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Shares of W.W. Grainger Inc.
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slipped 0.93% to $515.79 Thursday, on what proved to be an all-around grim trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index
SPX,
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falling 1.57% to 4,530.41 and Dow Jones Industrial Average
DJIA,
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falling 1.56% to 34,678.35. The stock's fall snapped a four-day winning streak. W.W. Grainger Inc. closed $11.27 short of its 52-week high ($527.06), which the company achieved on December 29th.
The stock demonstrated a mixed performance when compared to some of its competitors Thursday, as Fastenal Co.
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fell 0.52% to $59.40, Watsco Inc. Cl B
WSO.B,
+2.03%
rose 2.03% to $310.60, and Snap-On Inc.
SNA,
-1.68%
fell 1.68% to $205.48. Trading volume (320,513) eclipsed its 50-day average volume of 315,242.
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Biggest jump in energy bills in living memory comes into effect
The energy price cap for those on default tariffs who pay by direct debit is rising from £1,277 to £1,971 from 1 April
The biggest jump in domestic energy bills in living memory has come into effect as charities warn that 2.5 million more households are set to fall into “fuel stress” and supplier websites remained unresponsive to customers.
As a 54% increase to Ofgem’s price cap hit bills, the Resolution Foundation think tank said the number of English households in fuel stress – those spending at least 10% of their total budgets on energy bills – was set to double overnight from 2.5 to five million.
Resolution Foundation senior economist Jonathan Marshall said: “Today’s energy price cap rise will see the number of households experiencing fuel stress double to five million.
“Another increase in energy bills this autumn hastens the need for more immediate support, as well as a clear, long-term strategy for improving home insulation, ramping up renewable and nuclear electricity generation, and reforming energy markets so that families’ energy bills are less dependent on global gas prices.”
Citizens Advice said around five million people would be unable to pay their energy bills from April, even accounting for the support the Government has already announced.
It warned this number would almost triple to one in four people in the UK – more than 14 million – if the price cap rises again in October based on current predictions.
Concern about the pressures households are facing came as energy firms continued to struggle to allow customers to submit up-to-date meter readings to avoid paying the higher tariff on energy used before April 1.
Customers reported issues logging in to supplier websites including British Gas, EDF, E.On, SSE, So Energy and Octopus Energy from early on Thursday.
Energy UK, the trade body for the industry, urged people not to worry if they were unable to submit a meter reading ahead of Friday.
It said: “Most suppliers are offering alternative options such as submitting at a later date, and different methods to send meter readings such as text, social media and email.
“This demonstrates the scale of the problem and how worried people are about high prices, which is why we have been asking Government to intervene to provide further support to consumers.”
Citizens Advice chief executive Dame Clare Moriarty said: “The energy price cap rise will be potentially ruinous for millions of people across the country.
“The support announced so far from the Government simply isn’t enough for those who’ll be hit hardest. With the long-anticipated price rises now hitting, many more people will face the kind of heart-rending choices that our frontline advisers already see all too often.”
The energy price cap for those on default tariffs who pay by direct debit is rising by £693 from £1,277 to £1,971 from April 1.
Prepayment customers will see a bigger jump, with their price cap going up by £708, from £1,309 to £2,017.
The regulator was forced to hike the energy price cap to a record £1,971 for a typical household as gas prices soared to unprecedented highs.
Fuel poverty charity National Energy Action (NEA) warned the cost of heating an average home has now doubled in 18 months, leaving 6.5 million households unable to live in a warm, safe home across the UK.
An Ofgem spokeswoman said: “We know this rise will be extremely worrying for many people.
“The energy market has faced a huge challenge due to the unprecedented increase in global gas prices, a once in a 30-year event, and Ofgem’s role as energy regulator is to ensure that, under the price cap, energy companies can only charge a fair price based on the true cost of supplying electricity and gas.
“Ofgem is working to stabilise the market and over the longer term to diversify our sources of energy, which will help protect customers from similar price shocks in the future.”
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has previously pledged to “take the sting out” of the price rises, promising all 28 million households in Britain would get a £200 upfront rebate on their energy bills from October.
The Government will provide the cash for this, but it wants the money back so will hike bills by £40 per year over the next five years from 2023 to recoup it.
Goldman Sachs has already warned that prices in the gas market are likely to remain at twice their usual levels until 2025.
Higher energy prices are not the only way households are set to feel the pinch, with tax rises and reductions in state pandemic support increasing costs for businesses and, ultimately, leading to higher prices for customers.
The cost of buying a pub meal, soft drink or hotel stay could become more expensive from this month as VAT levels across the hospitality sector lift back to 20%, while the National Insurance tax rise will come into force on April 6.
Fuel prices have also reached record highs in recent weeks amid a rise in oil prices following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Mr Sunak cut fuel duty by 5p in his spring statement last week, but retailers have been accused of failing to fully pass on the saving.
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WASHINGTON, April 1 — Former US president Donald Trump’s son-in-law and top White House aide Jared Kushner answered questions yesterday from the House panel investigating last year’s assault on the Capitol.
Kushner, the highest-ranking Trump advisor and the first family member to testify so far, appeared in private by video link voluntarily and was not subpoenaed.
The House of Representatives committee is piecing together a detailed account of the events of the January 6 insurrection itself, but also of the plot by Trump allies to overturn the 2020 presidential election and the misinformation campaign falsely claiming widespread fraud that led to the violence.
Kushner was returning from Saudi Arabia on the day of January 6, 2021, and did not spend the night at the White House upon his return to the United States.
Committee member Elaine Luria told MSNBC after Kushner’s appearance that he “was able to voluntarily provide information to us, to verify and substantiate his own take” on the election.
“It was really valuable to have the opportunity to speak to him,” she said.
Kushner’s testimony caps an intense period of almost daily revelations from the investigation.
It was revealed last week that conservative political activist Ginni Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, sent more than two dozen texts pushing wild conspiracy theories and urging then-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows to help overturn the 2020 election.
Kushner’s name appeared in a message from Thomas dated November 13, 2020, when she told Meadows: “Just forwarded to yr gmail an email I sent Jared this am... improved coordination now will help the cavalry come and Fraud exposed and America saved.”
It also emerged that White House logs given to investigators from the day of the insurrection show a gap of nearly eight hours in Trump’s the records of calls, including the period covering the violence.
The committee is investigating whether it has the full record and if Trump communicated that day through phones of aides or personal disposable “burner” phones.
The select committee has also asked for testimony from Kushner’s wife, former first daughter Ivanka Trump, who was in the White House on January 6 and pleaded with her father to speak out against the violence, according to reports.
The White House said on Tuesday it would reject any assertion of “executive privilege” — which allows presidents to keep certain work-related conversations with aides private — from Kushner or Ivanka Trump.
The committee is approaching the end of its investigative phase and is planning public hearings this spring.
The parallel but separate Department of Justice probe “has expanded to examine the preparations for the rally that preceded the riot,” including those who “assisted in planning, funding and executing” the event, The Washington Post reported. — AFP
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LINN CREEK − The Linn Creek Police Department is the first department in the state to add a Tesla to its fleet.
The electric vehicle was added to the department earlier this week, KY3 reported.
Police Chief Jeff Christenson said he did his research ahead of time and believes choosing the Telsa was their best option.
"So as I looked into the Teslas, I started looking at, you know, the safety features it had, you know, for our officers, I started looking at the warranty," Christenson said. "So it's got an eight-year. 120,000 mile warranty on the battery alone."
He said police officers put about 70 miles on their cars a day, or about 12,000 miles a year.
"This car would last us, you know, a good amount of time," Christenson said.
When the department brought the proposal to the city council, it was a unanimous vote.
There are multiple places in Linn Creek where officers will be able to charge the vehicle, as well as in the department's lot, KY3 reported.
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Some companies are using bankruptcy courts to block lawsuits
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State patrol designates April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April marks Colorado State Patrol’s awareness campaign to warn drivers against the dangers of distracted driving.
Interstate 70, which runs through Summit County, claimed one of the top two spots where drivers were the most distracted in the state, according to statements released by Distracted Driving Costs You campaign officials.
Distracted driving can often result in a citation for improper, reckless or careless driving, and Colorado state troopers issued over 16,000 of these citations last year. Interstate 25 and I-70 are the two most common places where State Patrol has handed out reckless driving citations, police say.
In 2021, Colorado State Patrol reported a 47% increase in fatal crashes caused by distracted driving in the accidents troopers investigated.
The third highest hot spot, according to the news release, was identified as rural roads and neighborhood streets, which when combined see more violations than any national or state highway in Colorado.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 31, 2022--
Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a leader in mission critical space solutions and high reliability components for the next generation space economy, today announced results for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.
Business Highlights
- Total backlog 1 increased to $271.6 million as of December 31, 2021, providing substantial visibility into future revenue growth.
- Acquired Techshot Inc., a leader in on-orbit manufacturing, biotechnology in microgravity, and bioprinting needed for commercial space-based biotechnology and pharmaceutical research and development.
- Contributed key technologies to 12 different launches and successful deployment of space capabilities during the year.
- Delivered the first of three pairs of innovative and patented roll out solar array (ROSA) solar arrays that were successfully installed on the International Space Station (“ISS”), which will deliver an expected 30+% increase in aggregate power. This capability was also successfully utilized for the DART NASA planetary defense mission and is expected to be used for the planned Lunar Gateway.
- Partnered with leading space companies on the new Orbital Reef project, a strategic next generation commercial ecosystem in Low Earth Orbit (“LEO”). The project is expected to utilize Redwire’s state of the art capabilities, including its ROSA technology, digital engineering, and microgravity manufacturing expertise.
- Completed a critical milestone with a large-scale 3D printing test for the Archinaut One mission, significantly reducing the risk for the first-of-its kind robotics satellite assembly mission, which is expected to revolutionize the satellite manufacturing market. Robotic satellite assembly has the potential to expand mission capabilities and meaningfully reduce launch costs compared to traditional satellite launches.
- Delivered the first set of wired cameras for the Artemis III Orion Camera System, an array of navigation cameras developed for NASA’s Orion spacecraft. The Orion next generation spacecraft is for deep space missions and is expected to carry the first woman, next man, and other explorers to sustainably explore the Moon's surface.
2021 Financial Highlights:
- Revenue increased $96.8 million, or 237%, to $137.6 million for 2021, from $40.8 million for the Successor 2020 Period 2.
- Net Loss and Adjusted EBITDA 1 were $61.5 million and $1.3 million, respectively, for 2021. Pro forma Adjusted EBITDA 1 increased $1.6 million to $3.2 million for 2021, from $1.6 million for the Successor 2020 Period.
- On March 25, 2022, the Adam Street Partners Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility was upsized from $5.0 million to $25.0 million, providing enhanced liquidity.
“Redwire continues to deliver the foundational technologies for the present and future of space infrastructure.”, said Peter Cannito, Chairman and CEO. “Our strong heritage, world-class team of experts, market leading position in In Space 3D Printing Manufacturing and Biotechnology and a broad portfolio of patented space products give us a competitive edge in the market. Our position is bolstered by our Backlog, Revenue, and Adjusted EBITDA as well as significant future organic growth and potential targeted M&A opportunities. Despite the numerous challenges of the global COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 proved to be another important and successful year in our Company’s journey.”
As a purpose-built, innovative provider of space infrastructure and services, Redwire’s product suite is a focal point of the growing space economy. The Company was a key contributor of capabilities on 12 launches in 2021 and has already confirmed participation in 8 planned launches in 2022.
Redwire posted robust triple-digit revenue growth compared with 2020 and demonstrated agility and industry leadership in navigating the current economic environment. Redwire generated over 260% growth in Gross Profit. Increased costs associated with being a public company contributed to an increase in net loss of 328%. Additionally, Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA grew by 103%. This was a solid outcome given the various program delays throughout the year.
“In addition to our stellar organic growth, we are thrilled to have acquired Techshot Inc., to further advance Redwire’s unique positioning as the leader in on-orbit manufacturing and space commercialization. Techshot is the forerunner in space biotechnology, including game-changing In-Space 3D bioprinting capabilities, space biomedical research and plant science. With over a dozen payloads having flown, four of which are in current operations on the International Space Station, Techshot mirrors Redwire’s ‘Heritage + Innovation’ approach. Techshot has a history of proven flight heritage, sustainable revenue, and break-out intellectual property to fuel tremendous growth in the future. Combining Techshot’s leading position in commercial space biotechnology with Redwire’s leading position in on-orbit material manufacturing, adds significant scale and synergy to our commercial space offerings. This is a substantial step forward in our vision for people living and working in space and will generate significant value for our shareholders.”
2022 Guidance
For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, Redwire expects sales to be in a range of approximately $165 million to $195 million and Pro forma Adjusted EBITDA 3 to be in a range of approximately $8 million to $15 million.
Cannito concluded, “The opportunity of what we are building at Redwire is enormous and we are continuing to gain momentum in the marketplace. With launch costs continuing to decline, we anticipate an unprecedented expansion of space infrastructure. The global space industry is projected to generate more than $2 trillion in revenue by 2040, up from $420 billion in 2019. Redwire’s foundational technologies such as power generation, 3D printing, deployable structures, sensors, avionics, advanced payloads, space biotechnology and digital engineering are the building blocks necessary for the future space economy.”
Additional 2021 Business Highlights
- Completed the de-SPAC process and began trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) on September 3, 2021.
- Selected as a strategic mission partner by Virgin Orbit and Terran Orbital to provide a variety of products and services to support their expanding launch and constellation capabilities such as digital engineering and dynamic mission simulation software, roll out solar arrays, star trackers, and payload adapters.
- Demonstrated the feasibility of manufacturing space-enhanced products such as KDP crystals and ceramics via payloads designed and built by Redwire, opening the potential to disrupt optics manufacturing and high value rotating machinery terrestrial markets.
- Delivered six Coarse Sun Sensors and a Fine Sun Sensor Assembly for NASA’s Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (“GOES”). This is the third satellite in the series and is the Western Hemisphere’s most sophisticated weather observing and environmental monitoring system, vital to combating the effects of climate change.
- Under contract with NASA, completed preliminary design work on Optimast SCI, a novel in-space manufactured telescope using Archinaut technology which can spot more asteroids at greater resolutions than the Hubble Telescope.
- Awarded Firefly Blue Ghost Lunar Lander contract to provide avionics and critical Terrain Relative Navigation systems for NASA’s Artemis program to explore the Moon’s surface.
- Designed and built deployable Link 16 antennas for Tranche 0 of the Space Development Agency’s proliferated LEO satellite constellation, which is expected to deploy over 1,000 satellites over the next decade, ensuring constant world-wide global coverage.
Performance Summary for Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2021
- Revenue increased $96.8 million, or 237%, to $137.6 million for 2021 compared to the Successor 2020 Period. This increase was primarily due to newly acquired businesses, which contributed $32.8 million to revenue for 2021. Pro forma revenue 4, presented as if all business combinations had taken place as of January 1, 2020, was $149.3 million and $127.0 million for 2021 and 2020, respectively.
- Cost of sales increased $75.5 million to $108.2 million for 2021 compared to the Successor 2020 Period. The increase was consistent with growth of the Redwire business. Cost of sales as a percentage of net revenues for 2021 period was 79%, compared with the 80% for the Successor 2020 Period.
- Gross margin increased $21.3 million to $29.4 million for 2021 compared to the Successor 2020 Period. This increase was primarily due to the newly acquired businesses consolidated into the Company.
- SG&A expense increased $65.6 million to $78.7 million for 2021 compared to the Successor 2020 Period. SG&A expense as a percentage of revenue was 57% in 2021, as compared to 32% for the Successor 2020 Period. This increase was primarily due to the inclusion of new start-up business ventures in the current year, increased costs associated with developing and supporting these new business ventures as well as costs incurred to take the Company public.
- Interest expense, net increased $5.4 million to $6.5 million for 2021 compared to the Successor 2020 Period. Interest expense, net as a percentage of revenue for 2021 was 5%, as compared to 3% for the Successor 2020 Period. The increase in interest expense, net was related to the new credit facilities entered into with Adams Street Capital.
- Net loss increased $47.2 million to $61.5 million for 2021 compared to the Successor 2020 Period. The increase in Net loss was driven by expenses associated with taking the Company public and, to a lesser extent, costs associated with developing and supporting the new business.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased $0.8 million to $1.3 million and Pro forma Adjusted EBITDA increased $1.6 million to $3.2 million for 2021 compared to the Successor 2020 Period.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of December 31, 2021, our available liquidity totaled $25.5 million, which was comprised of $20.5 million in cash and cash equivalents, and $5.0 million in available borrowings from our existing credit facilities. In addition, on March 25, 2022, Redwire increased available borrowings under its revolving credit facility to an aggregate of $25.0 million. The Company believes its existing sources of liquidity will be sufficient to meet its working capital needs.
As part of the Company’s debt management strategy, management continuously evaluates opportunities to further strengthen the Company’s financial position including the issuance of additional equity or debt securities, refinance or otherwise restructure the existing credit facilities, or enter into new financing arrangements, and Redwire plans to raise additional capital through one or more of these funding activities.
Company Completes Review of Previously Filed Financial Statements
The previously disclosed results of the Audit Committee investigation into potential accounting issues at a business subunit, which has concluded without identifying any material misstatements or the need for any restatements of the Company’s previously filed financial statements, confirmed the existence of previously identified internal control deficiencies as well as identified certain additional internal control deficiencies. Consequently, the Company expects to report an additional material weakness with respect to its control environment in its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Annual Report on Form 10-K. Specifically, certain members of senior management failed to reinforce the need for compliance with certain of the Company’s accounting and finance policies and procedures, including reinforcement of appropriate communication. The material weakness will not have an impact on the reported consolidated financial statements. As previously disclosed, the Company self-reported this matter to the SEC on November 8, 2021 and intends to continue to cooperate with any requests from the SEC.
Financial Results Investor Call
On March 31, 2022, at 5:30 P.M. ET, the Company will hold a conference call to report financial results for the year ended December 31, 2021. The earnings conference call can be accessed by calling 877-485-3108 (toll-free) or +1 201-689-8264 (toll). The listen-only audio webcast of the call will be available on the Redwire Investor Relations website: https://ir.redwirespace.com/. Please call in or log on at least five minutes in advance of the scheduled start time.
For those who are unable to listen to the live event, a replay will be available for two weeks by dialing 877-660-6853 (toll-free) or 201-612-7415 (toll) and entering the access code 13728349. To access the webcast replay, which will be available for up to a year following the event, visit https://ir.redwirespace.com/.
Any replay, rebroadcast, transcript or other reproduction of this conference call, other than the replay accessible by calling the number and website above, has not been authorized by Redwire Corporation and is strictly prohibited. Investors should be aware that any unauthorized reproduction of this conference call may not be an accurate reflection of its contents.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statemen ts
Readers are cautioned that the statements contained in this press release regarding expectations of our performance or other matters that may affect our business, results of operations, or financial condition are “forward looking statements” as defined by the “safe harbor” provisions in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are made in reliance on the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included or incorporated in this press release, including statements regarding our strategy, financial position, guidance, funding for continued operations, cash reserves, liquidity, projected costs, plans, projects, awards and contracts, and objectives of management, are forward looking statements. Words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “should,” “believe,” “hope,” “target,” “continued,” “project,” “plan,” “goals,” “opportunity,” “appeal,” “estimate,” “potential,” “predict,” “may,” “will,” “might,” “could,” “intend,” “shall,” “possible,” “would,” “approximately,” “likely,” “schedule,” and variations of these terms or the negative of these terms and similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward looking. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results. Forward looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which involve factors or circumstances that are beyond our control.
These factors and circumstances include, but are not limited to: (1) the company’s limited operating history; (2) matters relating to or arising from the company’s Audit Committee investigation, including regulatory investigations and proceedings, litigation matters, and potential additional expenses, may adversely affect our business and results of operations; (3) the possibility that the company’s assumptions relating to future results may prove incorrect; (4) the inability to successfully integrate recently completed and future acquisitions; (5) the emerging nature of the market for in-space infrastructure services; (6) the inability to convert orders in backlog into revenue; (7) early termination, audits, investigations, sanctions and penalties with respect to government contracts; (8) data breaches or incidents involving the company’s technology; (9) the company’s dependence on senior management and other highly skilled personnel; (10) significant fluctuation of our operating results; (11) incurrence of significant expenses and capital expenditures to execute our business plan; (12) the need for substantial additional funding to finance our operations, which may not be available when we need it, on acceptable terms or at all; (12) the impacts of COVID-19 on the company’s business, including as a result of current supply chain constraints, labor shortage and inflationary pressures; (13) adverse publicity stemming from any incident involving the company or its competitors; (14) any delays in the development, design, engineering and manufacturing of our products and services; (15) material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting that are unremediated; (16) inability to meet stock exchange listing standards; (17) the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the business combination Genesis Park Acquisition Corp., which may be affected by, among other things, competition, the ability of the combined company to grow and manage growth profitably, maintain relationships with customers and suppliers and retain its management and key employees; (18) costs related to the business combination with Genesis Park Acquisition Corp.; (19) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (20) the possibility that the company may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; and (15) other risks and uncertainties described in our Prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) on October 4, 2021 and those indicated from time to time in other documents filed or to be filed with the SEC by the company.
The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on our current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on us. If underlying assumptions to forward looking statements prove inaccurate, or if known or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results could vary materially from those anticipated, estimated, or projected. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company disclaims any intention or obligation, other than imposed by law, to update or revise any forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Persons reading this press release are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward looking statements.
Non-GAAP Financial Informatio n
This press release contains financial measures that have not been prepared in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“U.S. GAAP”). These financial measures include Total backlog, Adjusted EBITDA, and Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA.
We use certain financial measures to evaluate our operating performance, generate future operating plans, and make strategic decisions, including those relating to operating expenses and the allocation of internal resources which are not calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP and are considered to be Non-GAAP financial performance measures. These Non-GAAP financial performance measures are used to supplement the financial information presented on a U.S. GAAP basis and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the relevant U.S. GAAP measures and should be read in conjunction with information presented on a U.S. GAAP basis. Because not all companies use identical calculations, our presentation of Non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies.
Adjusted EBITDA and Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA are two such Non-GAAP financial measures that we use. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net loss adjusted for interest expense, income tax expense (benefit), depreciation and amortization, acquisition deal costs, acquisition integration costs, acquisition earnout costs, purchase accounting fair value adjustment related to deferred revenue, capital market and advisory fees, write-off of long-lived assets, equity-based compensation and warrant liability change in fair value adjustment. Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA is computed in accordance with Article 8 of Regulation S-X and is computed to give effect to the business combinations as if they occurred on January 1 of the year in which they occurred.
About Redwire Corporation
Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW) is a leader in mission critical space solutions and high reliability components for the next generation space economy, with valuable IP for solar power generation and in-space 3D printing and manufacturing. With decades of flight heritage combined with the agile and innovative culture of a commercial space platform, Redwire is uniquely positioned to assist its customers in solving the complex challenges of future space missions. For more information, please visit www.redwirespace.com.
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Pro forma revenues for the year ended December 31, 2021 includes the Successor 2021 Period and the pre-acquisition 2021 results of Oakman, DPSS, and Techshot for the year ended December 31, 2021. Pro forma revenues for the year ended December 31, 2020 includes the Predecessor 2020 Period, the Successor 2020 Period, and the pre-acquisition results of Adcole, DSS, Roccor, LoadPath, Oakman, DPSS, and Techshot for the year ended December 31, 2020.
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We view growth in backlog as a key measure of our business growth. Contracted backlog represents the estimated dollar value of firm funded executed contracts for which work has not been performed (also known as the remaining performance obligations on a contract). Our contracted backlog includes $10.7 million and $4.3 million in remaining contract value from time and materials contracts as of December 31, 2021 and as of December 31, 2020, respectively.
Organic contracted backlog change excludes backlog activity from acquisitions for the first four full quarters since the entities’ acquisition date. Contracted backlog activity for the first four full quarters since the entities’ acquisition date is included in acquisition-related contracted backlog change. After the completion of four fiscal quarters, acquired entities are treated as organic for current and comparable historical periods.
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Our total backlog as of December 31, 2021, which includes both contracted and uncontracted backlog, was $271.6 million. Uncontracted backlog represents the anticipated contract value, or portion thereof, of goods and services to be delivered under existing contracts which have not been appropriated or otherwise authorized. Our uncontracted backlog as of December 31, 2021 was $136.8 million. Uncontracted backlog includes $67.8 million of contract extensions under negotiation that are priced, fully scoped, verbally awarded, and expected to be executed shortly.
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Congress faces shutdown crunch time amid Ukraine crisis
Lawmakers are racing to lock down a deal to fund the government and provide billions in new aid tied to Ukraine as they barrel toward an end-of-the-week shutdown deadline.
Negotiators worked through the weekend and are aiming to file the massive bill on Tuesday, a leadership aide confirmed to The Hill.
“I believe both sides are close, very close, to arriving at an agreement,” Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) said about the talks.
Congress is facing a time crunch as lawmakers rush to meet Friday night’s deadline to get a bill to President Biden’s desk and avoid a government shutdown.
The House is aiming to be able to vote on the yet-to-be-unveiled bill Wednesday, the aide added. The Senate, meanwhile, is juggling a midweek retreat, which both parties are holding on Wednesday.
That leaves the Senate little time to clear the bill over potential procedural and political hurdles. Because the chamber will have just days to pass the bill, they would need a deal with all 100 senators to speed up the legislation in order to meet the Friday night deadline.
If they aren’t able to hit the deadline, lawmakers would need to pass a short-term continuing resolution (CR), which would continue current funding levels, to buy themselves more time and avoid a shutdown. Leadership isn’t ruling out the possibility but note if it happens they expect it to be days long.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said in a letter to her caucus over the weekend that the massive bill would include the $10 billion request from the administration for aid to Ukraine.
But some Republicans are pushing for separating the government funding from the help for the beleaguered nation.
“In the coming days Congress will focus on aid to Ukraine. We should consider a standalone Ukraine military aid package to get them the assistance they need as quickly as possible,” said Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas).
The Biden administration’s request includes $4.8 billion for the Pentagon to support U.S. troop deployments to NATO countries and to provide additional military equipment to Ukraine. It is also asking for $5 billion for the State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development for security, economic and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and allies on NATO’s eastern flank.
Lawmakers appear poised to add to that amount. Schumer tagged the Ukraine-related aid that would make it into the funding bill at roughly $12 billion.
A group of Republicans typically vote against government funding bills, but adding Ukraine aid could complicate their political calculus as lawmakers rush to show their support for the nation amid the Russian invasion.
Leadership is hoping that tying Ukraine money to the larger bill could help push it across the finish line before Friday night’s deadline.
“I think that’s going to add a sense of urgency … there’s no question about it,” said Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), the No. 2 Senate Republican.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged members of Congress during a call over the weekend to quickly send them new military equipment, stop buying Russian oil and to establish a no-fly zone, an idea that has sparked bipartisan backlash because enforcing it could involve U.S. forces shooting down Russian planes.
Though lawmakers say they are on the cusp of being to be able to unveil the legislation, they were still negotiating details of the bill Monday night, including trying to iron out final points of contention.
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) said that they were getting closer to finalizing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) bill. Border wall funding and funding for ICE detention beds are typically a final sticking point.
Another big hurdle was what to do about the administration’s request for $22.5 billion in new coronavirus relief money.
Four sources told The Hill there was an agreement that the coronavirus funding would be fully paid for, in a concession to Republicans. Thune said most of the funding would come from repurposing previously greenlighted money for state and local governments.
They are also looking at including $15 billion total for the coronavirus relief, though the number hasn’t been finalized and Thune and Sen. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) cautioned that it could climb as leadership works to finalize the deal.
“There’s ongoing leadership level discussions,” Blunt said about the level of funding.
Republicans are also still working out what amendments they will ask for in exchange for speeding up the spending deal.
A group of conservative senators have indicated that they will ask for a vote related to defunding Biden’s vaccine mandate.
“We are writing to let you know that we will once again not consent to a time agreement that eases passage of a CR or Omnibus that funds these mandates,” the group, led by Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah), wrote.
But Thune indicated that Republicans could also ask for additional votes.
“We’ll see,” Thune said. “The universe is still kind of firming up.”
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U.S. Men’s Soccer Team Clinches World Cup Berth
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica — It was not fairly spring break, however the United States males’s soccer crew traveled to Costa Rica this week carrying all of the stress and psychological burden of second-semester school seniors.
The hardest work, in spite of everything, was over. All that was required of the gamers within the ultimate match of the World Cup qualification competitors was the naked minimal: By merely avoiding a six-goal loss of their sport on Wednesday at Costa Rica — a deficit they’d not registered in a aggressive match in 65 years — they might declare a ticket to the World Cup later this yr in Qatar.
Long-shot disasters, although, are not any summary peril for the American males. Five years in the past, they traveled to Trinidad in equally sunny circumstances and, after a confluence of improbable events, did not qualify for the 2018 World Cup. That fiasco has dogged the crew on daily basis since.
On Wednesday evening, then, got here some redemption. In the 14th sport of their qualifying marketing campaign, in entrance of a vigorous sellout crowd in San José, the United States strolled to a 2-0 loss to Costa Rica that was greater than adequate to clinch a berth on the 2022 World Cup.
The Americans’ reduction and satisfaction was clear on the ultimate whistle, because the gamers and coaches hugged and high-fived on the sector.
“The team’s ecstatic, really excited to be qualified for the World Cup,” Coach Gregg Berhalter stated. “Qualifying is a grind, and we did it, so the team’s very happy.”
The U.S. began the day in second place within the regional standings for North America, Central America and the Caribbean. Costa Rica was three factors behind, in fourth. The Americans, then, may lose, however so long as they maintained their large lead over the Costa Ricans in purpose differential, which is the primary tiebreaker, they have been nonetheless assured one of many automated qualification spots.
Costa Rica nonetheless has an opportunity to get into the match by a play-in sport in June towards New Zealand. The crew had appeared to acknowledge the lengthy odds of transferring as much as third within the standings. It rested a number of regulars who had earned yellow playing cards earlier within the match, guaranteeing they might not choose up one other on Wednesday and be mechanically suspended for the play-in sport.
But the followers barely appeared to thoughts, filling up the nationwide stadium to bounce and sing within the festive ambiance. When Juan Pablo Vargas scored within the 51st minute, they set free booming, collective shouts, as if a trophy had been on the road. When Anthony Contreras doubled Costa Rica’s lead within the 59th, they popped to their toes and chanted “Si se puede!” (“Yes, we can.”)
By the tip of the evening, Canada had clinched first place within the standings. Mexico completed in second. The U.S. took third — and the final automated qualification spot.
The American crew will quickly study extra about what and who awaits in its subsequent significant matches: Berhalter was making ready to fly to Doha after the match for Friday’s World Cup draw, which is able to decide the aggressive groupings for the match that begins in November.
For a day, although, he and his crew may benefit from the easy pleasure of simply getting invited once more.
The feeling was sweeter as a result of they have been disadvantaged of it 5 years in the past. That immense failure — the crew’s first absence from the World Cup since 1986 — has felt contemporary within the minds of the crew and its followers throughout this qualifying cycle. But the intervening interval has been lengthy.
“That was one of the toughest days of my life, and I’ll never forget it,” stated ahead Christian Pulisic, one of many few holdovers from the 2017 group. “Now to be in this position qualified for a World Cup, we’re all extremely proud.”
He paused.
“This is where I’ve always wanted to be, and right now the emotions are a little crazy.”
The crew was successfully dismantled after the Trinidad defeat — its coaches fired, a lot of its gamers successfully banished — and pieced collectively once more in rigorously measured steps. The U.S. Soccer Federation elected a brand new president in early 2018. That summer time, it employed Earnie Stewart as the boys’s crew’s common supervisor, a newly created place. Then, that December, after greater than a yr with an interim coach, the crew employed Berhalter to revitalize this system.
On Wednesday evening, Berhalter fielded an basically full-strength lineup, backing up his pregame declaration that the U.S. was taking part in to win.
That the Americans by no means significantly appeared near doing so hardly mattered. Every second that ticked, they felt safer.
The crew hesitated at first to have a good time within the locker room, nonetheless pissed off by the loss. Eventually, emotions of pure pleasure filtered by the house, and the Champagne and beer started to spray.
“It’s a moment to reflect and be really proud,” stated defender Walker Zimmerman, who emerged from the locker room with goggles on his head. “From here on out it’s a sprint to the World Cup.”
Back in September, when the 2022 qualifying marketing campaign lastly started, a youthful technology was tasked with exorcising the demons of its predecessors. That effort had a stuttering begin, with pregame boasts delivered to earth shortly by a scoreless tie in El Salvador and one other draw at residence towards Canada. Berhalter admitted this week his gamers had been “kicked in the teeth” of their first few video games.
“We were potentially overconfident, not understanding what qualifying was about, and we learned that lesson quickly,” he stated.
The maturation of his younger gamers would develop into the predominant plotline of the competitors. And the teachings, in that regard, saved coming.
Only 4 members of the present roster — Pulisic, DeAndre Yedlin, Kellyn Acosta and Paul Arriola — have been a part of the group that misplaced to Trinidad and Tobago in 2017.
The gamers coped with a punishingly condensed regional qualifying schedule that, on 4 events, required them to play three video games in three cities in per week.
They withstood accidents and suspensions at numerous junctures to a few of their finest gamers.
They endured, close to the end line, a collective gastrointestinal calamity, with 30 members of the crew and employees ailing from a devastating abdomen bug after their sport final week in Mexico City.
The trials, in sum, have been simpler to just accept ultimately as a result of achieved their goal.
“As a team, we’ve created bonds and chemistry that, to be honest with you, is very, very different from a lot of teams I’ve played in,” stated midfielder Tyler Adams, citing the crew’s collective youth as a cause for its closeness. “Gregg speaks on the fact that, coming into World Cup qualifying, we really want to rewrite how these American fans view us, not just through our style of play, but our intensity, our commitment, our belief that we want to take U.S. Soccer to the next level.”
What comes now? What does that subsequent degree appear to be?
The unglamorous toil of qualifying tends to be forgotten when precise World Cup video games beckon on the horizon. The dread can dissipate. The anticipation can construct.
The crew is full of younger gamers — in lots of circumstances occupying starring roles for distinguished golf equipment in Europe — whose particular person upward trajectories ought to, in idea, augur effectively for the group.
“I think we can do some damage, man,” Pulisic stated. “I think the country will get behind us, and we’re going to give it everything we’ve got.”
Berhalter identified, too, that the approaching months offered loads of time for gamers at present on the fringes of the crew, or ones not concerned in any respect, to make their circumstances to hitch the group in Qatar.
But all of that might be sorted out within the months to come back. For now, after a stress-free journey to Costa Rica, they’re in — and that’s cause sufficient for them to have a good time.
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According to Deadline, Paul Fox (Mank), Perri Camper (American Soul), Nefetari Spencer (South Side), Tiffany Yvonne Cox (Good Trouble) and Shannon Kane (Terror Lake Drive) are set for key recurring roles opposite Emayatzy Corinealdi in Disney’s Onyx Collective series Reasonable Doubt to stream on Hulu.
What’s Happening:
- In Reasonable Doubt, you’ll judge Jax Stewart (Corinealdi) for her questionable ethics and wild interpretations of the law… until you’re the one in trouble. Then you’ll see her for what she is: the most brilliant and fearless defense attorney in Los Angeles who bucks the justice system at every chance she gets.
- Fox plays Theo James, Brayden Mitchell’s CFO, a warm and genuine individual who is dismayed at all the controversy surrounding his boss, but also a man whose loyalty would make him cross some questionable boundaries.
- Camper portrays Kaleesha Moore. Smart and confident, Kaleesha can fit into any room she steps into. Kaleesha is an Executive Vice President at Brayden Mitchell’s company.
- Spencer is Sally, a straight-talking, good-humored doctor. Sally is the “ride or die” friend among Jax’s group of close women friends.
- Cox plays Autumn, the listener and caretaker of Jax’s friends. Autumn is happily married to her wife and considers herself Jax’s best friend since tenth grade.
- Kane portrays Shanelle, the quiet “judger” of Jax’s group of close friends. Shanelle and Jax have a complicated history that often puts them at odds.
- Mohamed executive produces alongside Washington and Pilar Savone for Simpson Street and Larry Wilmore via Wilmore Films. Celebrity attorney Shawn Holley, a member of O.J. Simpson’s legal defense “Dream Team,” and Jon Leshay are co-executive producers.
- The legal drama hails from writer/executive producer Raamla Mohamed (Scandal); executive producer Kerry Washington, who will direct the first episode; and ABC Signature.
- Fox most recently appeared on the big screen in the Oscar-winning film Mank. His other credits include SEAL Team, Westworld and Red Tails.
- Camper is known for her role as Delores Cornelius on BET’s American Soul.
- Spencer portrayed Keisha on South Side. Her film credits include Truth Or Dare and Ted 2.
- Cox’s television credits include Good Trouble, Space Force, Bob Hearts Abishola and Grey’s Anatomy.
- Kane most recently played the lead role in the miniseries Terror Lake Drive on AMC Network’s UMC. She also recently appeared in BET’s American Soul as Ilsa Dejarnette. She is known for her role on the CW series The Originals and will next appear in Paramount’s Top Gun: Maverick which hits theaters this summer.
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Which telescope is best?
Staring up at the night sky, it’s hard not to get overwhelmed with the sheer size of the galaxy. There are millions of things to look at, but you need the right equipment. If you’ve already started to peer at objects with binoculars, it might be time to upgrade to a telescope.
The right telescope for you largely depends on what you want to study, but the Celestron AstroMaster 70AZ is an excellent gadget to get you going. It’s easy to use and powerful enough to see every little detail.
What to know before you buy a telescope
Kinds of telescopes
When most people think of a telescope, they imagine a long tube with an eyeglass at one end. These typical models are called refractor telescopes and are only one type of many. The other popular choice is a reflector telescope, which gathers light through a mirror. There are also compound telescopes, which are wider than others. No matter the telescope type, you’re going to need a telescope bag to safely store and carry it.
The aperture determines what you can see
A telescope’s aperture is one of the most important components. Simply put, the aperture is how large the mirror is on the inside, which is directly related to how much light it can gather. The more light it gathers, the better the details and you can see fainter objects. The aperture is measured in millimeters, and you typically need larger mirrors depending on the surrounding light.
More darkness increases your enjoyment
The best conditions for using a telescope are in an area that has very little light pollution. For example, in a suburban neighborhood, you won’t see as many stars and galaxies as you would in an open field far away from the city. The size of the aperture can only help you up to a point, after which you might need to go somewhere else for viewing — or invest in a bigger aperture.
What to look for in a quality telescope
Lens and magnification accessories
Looking through a telescope lens is exciting, but you often want to see things in greater detail. Look for a telescope that has a variety of eyepieces and accessories. The most common eyepiece you’ll find is the Barlow lens for three-times magnification and the Infinity eyepiece. There are also eyepiece adapters that increase the magnification of the Barlow lens to 120x.
Automated Go-To feature
It’s always a good idea to study the night sky where you live. Make sure that you know which galaxies are where and you can identify the brightest stars. Luckily, you don’t have to pore over maps to see planets and formations; a good-quality telescope should have an automated Go-To feature. Through a handheld remote, you tell the telescope what you want to look at, and after a short calibration, it will automatically turn to align itself with the object.
Phone attachment and Bluetooth remote
It’s a great experience to look at distant planets or even our moon, but it’s more fun if you can take pictures of it, and a quality telescope may have a mobile phone attachment. It looks similar to a car holder, where the device is held in place over the eyepiece. By using the device’s default camera (and to reduce shaking), a Bluetooth remote will trigger the camera to snap a photo of the celestial body.
How much you can expect to spend on a telescope
The average price of a telescope can vary wildly depending on its capabilities and functions. An entry-level or kids’ telescope can retail for $40-$50, while an amateur telescope can retail for $100-$200. Much larger professional telescopes retail for $1,000-$2,000.
Telescope FAQ
Do you need to know where the stars are before using a telescope?
A. Not necessarily, but it will certainly be advantageous. If your telescope can track objects or automatically point toward them, the work is done for you, but if your telescope doesn’t have the function, it’s helpful to at least know where the brightest and most popular objects are.
Do telescopes require batteries to operate?
A. For the most part, they don’t. There are no electronic parts inside the telescope tube or eyepiece. If you’re looking at a model that has auto-tracking and a remote, you’ll need to insert rechargeable batteries into the controller.
What’s the best telescope to buy?
Top telescope
What you need to know: This refractor telescope is the perfect gadget for gazing at nearby planets, faraway galaxies and bright stars.
What you’ll love: The AstroMaster 70AZ has a fully coated 2.7-inch glass optic, a height-adjustable tripod and comes with two eyepieces. It’s powerful enough to see Saturn’s rings and Jupiter’s moons and can easily be rotated with the azimuth mount and handle for panning. It has a magnification of 45x and 90x and comes with an erect image star diagonal and Starry Night Basic Edition astronomy software.
What you should consider: It doesn’t have an auto-alignment feature, so you must point it toward an object yourself.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top telescope for the money
What you need to know: This telescope is perfect for beginners and kids, as it’s easy to operate and you can photograph what you see.
What you’ll love: The AZ70400 has a focal length of 15.7 inches and a 2.7-inch aperture, making it perfect for viewing all objects in the sky. It comes with two replaceable eyepieces and one Barlow lens that magnifies any eyepiece up to three times. To find specific objects, it has a 5 x 24 finderscope with crosshairs. The telescope comes with a smartphone adapter for photography.
What you should consider: It’s a basic telescope that won’t be powerful enough for serious astronomers.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Celestron NexStar 8SE Telescope
What you need to know: A serious telescope, this model is fully automated and has a powerful lens to look at almost anything.
What you’ll love: The NexStar 8SE is one of the best telescopes for serious stargazers. It has an 8-inch primary mirror, a red dot StarPointer finderscope, 25-millimeter Plossl eyepiece, visual back and mirror star diagonal. It’s fully automated and will automatically point toward one of the 40,000 objects stored in its memory. It has a magnification of 81x, but also a theoretical magnification of 480x.
What you should consider: Some users have indicated that the battery life is short, and it’s not ideal for taking photos.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — NCAA President Mark Emmert said investigations into allegations of major violations against several high-profile men's college basketball programs — including 2022 Final Four participant Kansas — have taken “way too long.”
What solutions might be on the table to speed it up, Emmert did not say, but there appears to be increasing acknowledgement that the current process is broken.
“It’s just been really slow in getting through that new independent process that’s wound up reinvestigating the entire case,” Emmert said, referring to the Independent Accountability Resolution Process (IARP).
The IARP was created out of proposals from the commission led by former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice in 2018 to reform the sport. It began looking into allegations against Kansas, Arizona, LSU, Louisville and North Carolina State on the heels of a federal investigation into corruption in college sports that resulted in convictions of shoe company executives, a middle man who worked with them and some assistant college coaches.
Of those FBI cases nearly five years ago, only one -- North Carolina State, tied to its recruitment of one-and-done star Dennis Smith Jr. -- has actually gone through the IARP system to completion and received a ruling that resulted in probation for one year, some vacated victories and penalties for previous coaches.
The four other cases are still pending in the IARP structure, while Auburn went through the more traditional process and received four years of probation in December from an NCAA infractions committee panel.
In the meantime, this year's NCAA Tournament could be tainted should Kansas win the national championship and subsequently have an unfavorable decision come down in a now half-decade-old investigation.
Created to handle complex cases, the IARP includes independent investigators and decision-makers with no direct ties to NCAA member schools, and rulings cannot be appealed.
Emmert said NCAA institutions need to come up with a process that has “got to be fair. It’s got to be swift. And it’s got to not punish the innocent. ... That’s where the membership’s got to be in all of this, as they shape a new process or rebuild the one that’s in place.”
The Kansas case hinges on whether Adidas representatives were considered boosters — the school contends they were not — when two of them arranged payments to prospective recruits. Kansas does not dispute the payments. Kansas asked for referral to the IARP instead of having the NCAA's infractions committee handle the matter.
While the lengthy IARP process has been going on, Self agreed to a new contract on April 2, 2021, that will keep him with the school until he retires.
The five-year deal adds one additional year after the conclusion of each season — in effect, making it a lifetime contract. It guarantees him $5.41 million per year with a base salary of $225,000, professional services contract of $2.75 million and an annual $2.435 million retention bonus.
The contact also includes a clause that says the school cannot terminate him for cause “due to any current infractions matter that involves conduct that occurred on or prior to” the signing of the new contract. Instead, he would forfeit half of his base salary and professional services pay while serving any Big 12 or NCAA suspension.
Emmert declined to weigh on on Kansas' decision to double down on Self.
“I’ll leave it to the school to make decisions about their coaches’ contracts,” said Emmert, who also spoke at the women's Final Four on Wednesday. “That’s their business, obviously. They can do that as they see fit.”
The infractions process has also come up with the Division I Transformation Committee, which is working to recommend ways to modernize and reform NCAA governance and regulatory policies.
Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey, who chairs the committee along with Ohio athletics director Julie Cromer, said the group is looking at both the overall infractions process and the IARP structure as part of its work.
“I don’t know fully what was envisioned and what wasn’t envisioned,” said Sankey, who has served on the NCAA infractions committee. “But we have to have timely outcomes, both for those accused and for those competing against those who are accused. That has to be a point of emphasis.”
Later, Sankey added: “I was on an implementation working group, and I disagreed with elements of the approach. So I think some of these problems were foreseeable. We have an opportunity to correct and enhance the process. That doesn’t mean everybody will like the process.”
Among other topics Emmert addressed:
NATIONAL NIL RULES
Emmert offered an urgent plea to Congress to craft what he said was needed, uniform national legislation governing financial endorsements for athletes know known as name, image and likeness (NIL) deals.
“This tournament’s put on full display the beauty of college sport,” Emmert said. "People love it and enjoy it, and we’ve got to work with the schools and with Congress to make sure we can continue that.
“We’ve got again a relatively short window of time — in my estimate, one and two years,” Emmert continued. “These decisions have to be made because of the dynamics that are underway right now that are far beyond the control of schools, coaches, (athletic directors) or presidents.”
Currently, more than 30 states have been working on their own NIL laws.
TRANSGENDER LEGISLATION
With a number of states considering or passing legislation restricting participation of transgender athletes, Emmert was asked whether the NCAA would bar those states from hosting championship events.
The NCAA has largely followed the Olympic model that allows transgender athletes to compete if they've had certain biomedical treatments, including hormone therapies, meant to promote fairness.
Emmert said the NCAA currently requires communities which wish to host events “to explain how it is that they’re going to make sure that the participants in that sport will be allowed to do that in a nondiscriminatory way. ... If they can do that, then we’ll be in those states."
TRANFER RULES
Emmert said the current transfer rules continue to draw a lot of scrutiny and complaints from coaches and could be adjusted over time.
“The only thing that I can say right now is that it’s clear that students are getting more opportunities to play. They’re getting more freedom of movement in some respects,” Emmert said.
But he added that officials are keeping an eye on how the rules affect “students being able to finish their degrees in a timely fashion and go on and lead productive lives, because we know how few of them will be professional basketball players. It’s a constant point of discussion. I don’t anticipate it going away too soon.”
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AP Sports Writers Aaron Beard, Dave Skretta and John Marshall contributed to this report.
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers filed a motion Thursday with the state Supreme Court urging the justices to affirm his legislative district boundary map that the U.S. Supreme Court rejected.
The state Supreme Court adopted Evers’ map in March, choosing his plan over Republican lawmakers’ proposal. But the U.S. Supreme Court rejected Evers’ map on March 23 after the GOP complained it increased the number of Assembly districts with a majority of Black and Hispanic voters from six to seven in Milwaukee in violation of the federal Voting Rights Act. The federal justices kicked the case back to the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Evers argued in his motion Thursday that the state justices should affirm their earlier decision. He maintained that seven minority districts are justified because six would improperly dilute their votes under the Voting Rights Act. He included with the motion a report from Lisa Handley, an elections consultant who has served in a number of redistricting and voting rights cases, backing up his claim.
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Title IX has been a passionate subject for Candace Parker ever since she learned of its impact while doing a paper on it in the eighth grade.
So, it is no surprise her first documentary as an executive producer is about the landmark legislation. On Saturday, “Title IX: 37 Words That Changed America,” will open coverage of the men’s Final Four on TBS at 1 p.m. EDT.
“I sit here because of Title IX. Although we have so many wins, we have so much further to go. That’s why we went with having the Title IX story told through my eyes so that you can see if Title IX didn’t exist, I wouldn’t exist,” Parker said.
Parker considers herself a first-generation benefactor of Title IX, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. It states: “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”
Parker’s mother, Sara, attended Iowa before Title IX became law. Candace’s 12-year old daughter, Lailaa Nicole Williams, will have more opportunities.
“It means a lot to be able to have my mom and my daughter be a part of this,” Parker said. “I have inspiration from my mom and her story. And then as well for my daughter, I want to continue to open up doors, and I don’t want her to see limitations.”
The documentary also comes as inequities between the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments are coming under intense scrutiny.
“Something as simple as March Madness, right? Like, now women can use that. That’s unbelievable. It’s 2022,” Parker said. “But things are changing. But it still doesn’t take away that we still have so much farther to go. I think that’s the whole point of doing this documentary is if you invest, it’s not a charity, it’s an investment. And it’s an honest investment of trying to make it work. And I think for so long, we just existed; women’s sports existed as something that had to be there. And now we look at it as an investment, and then I think we can start moving things forward.”
Parker won a pair of NCAA championships at Tennessee while being coached by one of the pioneers of Title IX, the late Pat Summitt. Parker has parlayed that experience into a successful career as a two-time WNBA champion and MVP and two gold medals in the Olympics.
Parker is also an accomplished analyst for Turner Sports on its NBA and NCAA Tournament coverage since 2018. During discussions about a contract extension at Turner, Parker and her representatives first pitched the idea of a documentary. It got the green light for production last November.
The documentary includes interviews with Billie Jean King, Peyton Manning, Lisa Leslie, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
“There’s a number of influential voices that I think I have to pinch myself to realize that they’re a part of it,” Parker said. “To have Billie Jean King, like the 10-year-old girl that did a biography project on her, I just think it’s just so special.
“Title IX doesn’t just impact women. To watch Peyton Manning talk about how Pat really influenced his life, as a competitor and just as an individual. To see somebody that is an icon to say that I think speaks to how valuable women in leadership positions are.”
Having the documentary tip-off Turner’s Final Four coverage on Saturday should give it a broader audience. “The Arena” will air following the documentary and focus on the impact of Title IX on sports and society.
This is also the first project for Parker’s production company — Baby Hair Productions — and was also produced with Scout Productions.
“Having a diverse audience, that’s not just the women and girls, we want everyone to see how impactful and powerful women are in society,” Parker said. “To have this be something that we talk about, especially after with ‘The Arena’ show, I think it speaks to just how important it is.”
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Association Announces Next-Gen Leaders
WASHINGTON, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The White House Association released a new episode of the 1600 Sessions podcast today, "The Next Generation: What the White House Means to Me," to announce its inaugural program, Next-Gen, a group of more than fifty influential young professionals from a wide variety of fields, bound together by a passion for history, civics, and education.
The Next-Gen Leaders include presidential descendants, members of Forbes' 30 Under 30, CEOs, military officers, a White House correspondent, a former Miss America, and several other individuals held in high esteem in their respective fields. Members will take part in a year-long cohort and attend Association events, in-person and virtual programming, and quarterly meetings.
In this podcast episode, White House Historical Association President and podcast host Stewart McLaurin speaks with eight of the Association's new Next-Gen Leaders.
Next-Gen Leaders were chosen either by recommendation or by research, vetted according to demonstrated dedication to education, history, and civics, accomplishments within their field, social media presence, and embracing the Association's nonpartisan mission.
The 1600 Sessions is available on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and Stitcher.
To watch or listen to the full episode, visit The1600sessions.org.
For more information, please contact press@whha.org.
Visit whitehousehistory.org to learn about the current Next-Gen group.
About The 1600 Sessions
In this podcast series, White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin interviews luminaries, historians, and eyewitnesses to history about America's most famous residence and office—the White House. Each episode includes a prominent guest or guests to discuss varying facets of White House history, including insights from former staff and many other topical issues.
About The White House Historical Association
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy envisioned a restored White House that conveyed a sense of history through its decorative and fine arts. In 1961, the White House Historical Association was established to support her vision to preserve and share the Executive Mansion's legacy for generations to come. Supported entirely by private resources, the Association's mission is to assist in the preservation of the state and public rooms, fund acquisitions for the White House permanent collection, and educate the public on the history of the White House. Since its founding, the White House Historical Association has contributed more than $50 million in fulfillment of its mission. To learn more about the White House Historical Association, please visit www.whitehousehistory.org.
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Shares of Wabtec
WAB,
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slid 2.96% to $96.17 Thursday, on what proved to be an all-around rough trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index
SPX,
-1.57%
falling 1.57% to 4,530.41 and Dow Jones Industrial Average
DJIA,
-1.56%
falling 1.56% to 34,678.35. This was the stock's second consecutive day of losses. Wabtec closed $3.88 below its 52-week high ($100.05), which the company reached on March 29th.
The stock underperformed when compared to some of its competitors Thursday, as Trinity Industries Inc.
TRN,
-1.01%
fell 1.01% to $34.36 and Greenbrier Cos. Inc.
GBX,
-1.59%
fell 1.59% to $51.51. Trading volume (1.3 M) eclipsed its 50-day average volume of 1.3 M.
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 1 ― An algorithm capable of writing biographies of women who deserve to be included in Wikipedia has been developed. The idea is to be able to submit, in an automatic fashion, a multitude of profiles so that they can then be validated and completed by the editors of the famous online encyclopedia.
At the present, just 20 per cent of the biographies on Wikipedia in English concern women. And the low proportion of women is even more obvious in certain fields such as science and extremely glaring when it comes to women of Asian or African origin. However, things could change. Angela Fan, a Facebook AI Research Paris, worked on a PhD project as a computer science student at the Université de Lorraine, CNRS, in France that involved developing a solution that could help remedy this imbalance, through the use of artificial intelligence.
This “intelligent” system was trained to search the internet and “automatically” write the first draft of a future article to be published on Wikipedia, in the style of the online encyclopedia. The goal is to quickly submit thousands of new, reliable and interesting biographical articles about prominent people who are not yet on the site to Wikipedia editors.
For example, this model was used to generate a short biography of Libbie Hyman, a pioneer in the field of invertebrate zoology. This text was designed on the basis of information collected in a reference article, supplemented by various information found on the web. The AI only retained information that was considered relevant, from reliable sources. It's envisioned that this type of text, sometimes very short, could serve as a starting point for the creation of a new Wikipedia entry, while contributors to the encyclopedia could then flesh out this biography.
In this case, the ability of the AI to search for the right information is based on large-scale pretraining, machine learning to identify useful information, such as date and place of birth, schools attended, professional background, etc. Then, a generation module creates the text from this information, with a citation module building the bibliography by “looking back” at the sources used to create a solid basis for an entry.
The goal of this initiative is to improve the “equitable availability” of content offered on Wikipedia in the near future. More work could be done in the future on other underrepresented groups. ― ETX Studio
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A late burst of selling left stocks broadly lower on Wall Street Thursday, as the market closed out its worst quarter since the pandemic broke out two years ago.
Despite posting a 3.6% gain for March, a dismal January and February left U.S. indexes lower for the year to date. The S&P 500 ended the day 1.6% lower, bringing its loss since the beginning of the year to 4.9%.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.6%, while the Nasdaq composite fell 1.5%. Both indexes also notched gains for March, thanks largely to a market rally in the two weeks heading into this week.
Oil prices fell as President Joe Biden ordered the release of up to 1 million barrels of oil per day from the nation’s strategic petroleum reserve. The move to pump more oil into the market is part of an effort to control energy prices, which are up nearly 40% globally this year.
Wall Street's downbeat finish to March comes as investors try to navigate the market risks amid surging inflation, geopolitical instability and uncertainty over how aggressively the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates to quash inflation.
“Yesterday’s weakness and some weakness today may be in response to sentiment that’s a little more cautious given the recent strength in the last two weeks and the ongoing uncertainty related to inflation and earnings,” said Terry Sandven, chief equity strategist at U.S. Bank Wealth Management.
The S&P 500 fell 72.04 points to 4,530.41. The Dow fell 550.46 points to 34,678.35, and the Nasdaq slid 221.76 points to 14,220.52.
Smaller company stocks also fell. The Russell 2000 index dropped 20.94 points, or 1%, to 2,070.13.
About 85% of stocks in the benchmark S&P 500 fell. Much of the movement seemed like a “consolidation” for investors, said Scott Wren, senior global market strategist at Wells Fargo Investment Institute.
“This is a little give back today just from the big run that we had, but we’re hanging in here pretty well,” Wren said. Major indexes fell on Wednesday to end a four-day winning streak.
Technology and communications stocks were among the biggest weights on the market. Many of the companies in those sectors have pricey stock values that tend to give the broader market a more forceful push either up or down. Chipmaker Intel fell 3.6%, while Facebook parent Meta Platforms slid 2.4%.
Banks also fell along with bond yields, which forces interest rates on loans lower, making lending less profitable for banks. The yield on the 10-year Treasury slipped to 2.34% from 2.36% late Wednesday. Bank of America fell 4.1%.
U.S. crude oil prices fell 7% and Brent, the international standard, fell 4.9%. The pullback slightly trimmed what have been soaring oil prices amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The conflict has elevated concerns that tightened supplies will only worsen persistently rising inflation that threatens businesses and consumers globally.
An inflation gauge that is closely monitored by the Federal Reserve jumped 6.4% in February compared with a year ago, marking the largest year-over-year rise since January 1982.
Energy prices have been a key factor in pushing inflation higher and Biden's plan to release more oil into the system comes as little relief is expected from the oil cartel OPEC. The cartel and its allied oil producers including Russia are sticking to a modest increase in the amount of crude they pump to the world, a step that supports higher prices.
Higher prices for everything from energy to food has been a key concern of central banks globally, which are moving to raise interest rates to help temper the impact. Investors have been trying to measure how the economy and companies will fare amid rising inflation, higher interest rates, the war in Ukraine and other factors. That has made for a rocky start to the year.
Investors received a lukewarm update on the job market on Thursday. More Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain at historic lows. Wall Street will get a fuller report on Friday when the Labor Department releases employment data for March.
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Individuals over the age of 50 can get a 2nd booster shot at Summit County clinics
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is allowing individuals ages 50 and older to get a fourth shot and those who are immunocompromised to get a fifth shot. Community members can get a vaccine at one of Summit County’s clinics over the next few months, with the first opportunity Friday, April 1.
A news release from the county stated that those who are eligible can now receive an additional dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines as long as at least four months has passed since their last dose. Vaccine providers are already authorized to administer these doses.
The CDC has also approved a second dose of Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for adults who received a primary vaccine and booster dose of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine at least four months ago.
This month, there will be clinics held in Summit County on April 1, April 14-17 and April 26-27. The clinics will be held on Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s vaccine bus, which will be parked outside the Medical Office Building at 360 Peak One Drive in Frisco. The April 1 clinic will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and all other clinics will be from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The bus will be back in Summit County from May 13-15 and May 24-26, returning again from June 10-12 and June 21-23.
Both walk-ups and appointments are allowed. For more information, visit the county’s website at SummitCountyCo.gov/1423/scheduling-vaccinations.
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Some worry El Salvador's president is amassing too much power
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. The president of El Salvador has instituted special emergency powers to crack down on gang violence. In El Salvador, a state of emergency has been declared, and security forces are cracking down on gangs. A roundup of suspected gang members began Sunday after...
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UK hits Russian media moguls and ‘butcher of Mariupol’ in latest sanctions
LONDON — The U.Ok. is sanctioning main figures from a bunch of Russian media companies in addition to a Russian colonel accused of shelling civilians within the Ukrainian metropolis of Mariupol.
Britain’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office announced 14 new sanctions Thursday, together with in opposition to Sergey Brilev, a information anchor on Russia’s state-owned channel Rossiya. Brilev might be prevented from accessing his belongings in Britain, coming into the U.Ok. or coping with any British enterprise or citizen.
The similar prohibitions will apply to Aleksandr Zharov, chief government of Gazprom-Media, which owns TV channel NTV; Alexey Nikolov, managing director of RT; and Anton Anisimov, editor-in-chief of the Russian state-owned information company Sputnik International Broadcasting.
Svetlana Zamlelova, chief editor of stories outlet Journal Kamerton, and 6 different individuals related to the Strategic Culture Foundation, a web based journal registered in Russia, have additionally been sanctioned, following their addition to Australia’s personal record of sanctions in opposition to Moscow.
The new package deal goals to sort out the “torrent of lies” informed by the Kremlin over the invasion of Ukraine, U.Ok. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss mentioned.
“This latest batch of sanctions hits the shameless propagandists who push out Putin’s fake news and narratives,” she mentioned.
In addition to the media figures, London can also be transferring to sanction normal Mikhail Mizintsev, who serves because the chief of Russia’s National Defense Command and Control Centre, and is answerable for planning and monitoring all Russian army operations.
He has been referred to in media studies because the “butcher of Mariupol” and accused of ordering the bombing of a youngsters’s hospital on March 9 in addition to a theatre the place civilians had been sheltering on March 16. He is believed to be personally answerable for the continued siege of Mariupol.
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Guests entering Disney’s Animal Kingdom right now can see a new sand sculpture advertising Polar Bear, the newest film from Disneynature, coming to Disney+ on Earth Day, April 22nd.
What’s Happening:
- Just in front of the entrance to Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Walt Disney World, this new sand sculpture advertising Disneynature’s Polar Bear can be seen.
- The incredible sand art features a variety of both big and small polar bears.
- It looks as if this sand sculpture may have been reworked from the previous one themed to Ice Age: Scrat Tales.
- Marketing for the upcoming film can also be found next to the sculpture.
About Disneynature’s Polar Bear:
- Narrated by two-time Academy Award nominee Catherine Keener, Disneynature’s Polar Bear tells the story of a new mother whose memories of her own youth prepare her to navigate motherhood in the increasingly challenging world that polar bears face today.
- Helmed by Alastair Fothergill and Jeff Wilson, the directing team behind Disneynature’s Penguins, and produced by Fothergill, Wilson, Jason Roberts, Keith Scholey and Roy Conli, Polar Bear launches exclusively on Disney+ on April 22, 2022.
More Walt Disney World News:
- With the reopening of Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort, all hotels at the Walt Disney World Resort are open for the first time since March 2020!
- Sofia Carson recently visited Walt Disney World to celebrate the release of her self-titled debut album, and also helped Disney unveil brand new commemorative Coca-Cola bottles in honor of the 50th anniversary of the resort!
- The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE will return to Walt Disney World from July 14th to November 19th, 2022.
Laughing Place recommends MouseFanTravel.com for all your Walt Disney World travel planning
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Attorney General James Leads Multi-State Coalition in Continued Fight to Protect Family Planning Funding
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Which letterman jacket is best?
Letterman jackets, also known as varsity jackets, are a great addition to any closet and fit a range of styles, from classic American to streetwear. They’re also great protection against the cold, and in some cases can be worn while skiing or during other intense outdoor winter activities.
If you’re in the market for a well-made letterman jacket that promises to keep you warm, stylish and comfortable, check out the Stewart & Strauss Original Varsity Letterman.
What to know before you buy a letterman jacket
Fit and cut
Although letterman jackets feature the same general design, there are numerous fits and cuts. If you want something with a modern streetwear look, consider something with a boxy, oversized fit. If you want it to accentuate the width of your shoulders, opt for a cinched waist and a wider shoulder measurement. Or if you’re chasing the traditional look, consider something from a classic brand such as Ralph Lauren.
Level of warmth
Before you purchase a new letterman jacket, consider how much warmth you want it to provide. Although it’s not traditional, you can find puffer letterman jackets with down insulation, such as the quilted bomber from Tommy Hilfiger. If you want something you can wear during the milder months of fall and spring, consider one made from cotton or lightweight wool.
What to look for in a quality letterman jacket
Materials
Regardless of what type of letterman jacket you choose, premium materials are a hallmark of high-quality ones. If you choose a traditional varsity jacket such as the Pro Standard, keep an eye out for genuine leather sleeves and natural wool blends. If you want a puffer, consider jackets with certified animal-cruelty-free down or recycled synthetic insulation.
Quality buttons
Because letterman jackets tend to have buttons instead of a zipper, the quality of the buttons is important. High-quality letterman jackets have strong buttons that securely snap into place with a distinctive sound. Keep your eye out for bonuses, such as interesting contrasting colors or luxurious polished chrome buttons.
How much you can expect to spend on a letterman jacket
As with most clothing, there is a wide range of prices when it comes to letterman jackets. Expect to spend $50-$100 for high-quality affordable jackets and anywhere between $150-$400 for luxury ones.
Letterman jacket FAQ
Should I hang or fold my letterman jacket?
A. We’re often told to avoid hanging wool or folding leather, the two main materials in most varsity jackets — but avoid folding them at all costs. Because the leather is supple and the wool is thick, folding will create creases difficult to remove. To avoid hanger bumps at the end of the shoulder, where the leather starts, get a wooden hanger with large, smooth curves that won’t press against the leather.
What’s the origin of the letterman jacket?
A. They were first worn by Harvard University baseball players in 1865 and were popular with the athletes who wore them throughout the first half of the 20th century. They became a fashion trend in the 1950s, worn by such stars as James Dean and Elvis Presley, and later by Michael Jackson. Japanese fashion designer Nigo recently made the look trendy again.
What’s the best letterman jacket to buy?
Top letterman jacket
Stewart & Strauss Original Varsity Letterman
What you need to know: Boasting thick wool, genuine leather and a traditional slim-fit cut, this is ideal for anyone who wants a high-quality, versatile letterman jacket.
What you’ll love: There are 33 colorways to choose from, and a zip-out lining, lets you lighten the insulation. The cinched waist, which features the same contrasting cuff as the collar and sleeves, is ideal if you want to accentuate the contrast between the size of your waist and shoulders.
What you should consider: Although this jacket provides an excellent value for your money, some wearers felt it was too plain.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top letterman jacket for the money
Pro Club Fleece Varsity Jacket
What you need to know: If you’re looking for a slim varsity jacket with a regular fit and don’t want to shell out a lot of money, look no further than this.
What you’ll love: It features the classic design but uses a comfortable cotton and wool blend for the sleeves instead of the traditional leather. Nonetheless, it maintains the classic silhouette thanks to the ribbed cuffs and outsized seams in the shoulders.
What you should consider: Although it’s quite affordable, the fabric quality is slightly lacking.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Dress Club International Men’s Varsity Letterman Jacket
What you need to know: This jacket features a classic design with a modern fit and is made from the finest materials.
What you’ll love: With thick, soft wool and real leather, it’s durable and well-made, and the blue-and-white striped patches lend it a luxurious sense of classic design. Stylish contrasting cuffs match the collar and waist, and it’s also available for women and children.
What you should consider: Because it’s classic in design and style, there’s not a lot of differentiation.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Title IX has been a passionate subject for Candace Parker ever since she learned of its impact while doing a paper on it in the eighth grade.
So, it is no surprise her first documentary as an executive producer is about the landmark legislation. On Saturday, “Title IX: 37 Words That Changed America,” will open coverage of the men’s Final Four on TBS at 1 p.m. EDT.
“I sit here because of Title IX. Although we have so many wins, we have so much further to go. That’s why we went with having the Title IX story told through my eyes so that you can see if Title IX didn’t exist, I wouldn’t exist,” Parker said.
Parker considers herself a first-generation benefactor of Title IX, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. It states: “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”
Parker’s mother, Sara, attended Iowa before Title IX became law. Candace’s 12-year old daughter, Lailaa Nicole Williams, will have more opportunities.
“It means a lot to be able to have my mom and my daughter be a part of this,” Parker said. “I have inspiration from my mom and her story. And then as well for my daughter, I want to continue to open up doors, and I don’t want her to see limitations.”
The documentary also comes as inequities between the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments are coming under intense scrutiny.
“Something as simple as March Madness, right? Like, now women can use that. That’s unbelievable. It’s 2022,” Parker said. “But things are changing. But it still doesn’t take away that we still have so much farther to go. I think that’s the whole point of doing this documentary is if you invest, it’s not a charity, it’s an investment. And it’s an honest investment of trying to make it work. And I think for so long, we just existed; women’s sports existed as something that had to be there. And now we look at it as an investment, and then I think we can start moving things forward."
Parker won a pair of NCAA championships at Tennessee while being coached by one of the pioneers of Title IX, the late Pat Summitt. Parker has parlayed that experience into a successful career as a two-time WNBA champion and MVP and two gold medals in the Olympics.
Parker is also an accomplished analyst for Turner Sports on its NBA and NCAA Tournament coverage since 2018. During discussions about a contract extension at Turner, Parker and her representatives first pitched the idea of a documentary. It got the green light for production last November.
The documentary includes interviews with Billie Jean King, Peyton Manning, Lisa Leslie, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
“There’s a number of influential voices that I think I have to pinch myself to realize that they’re a part of it,” Parker said. “To have Billie Jean King, like the 10-year-old girl that did a biography project on her, I just think it’s just so special.
“Title IX doesn’t just impact women. To watch Peyton Manning talk about how Pat really influenced his life, as a competitor and just as an individual. To see somebody that is an icon to say that I think speaks to how valuable women in leadership positions are.”
Having the documentary tip-off Turner’s Final Four coverage on Saturday should give it a broader audience. “The Arena” will air following the documentary and focus on the impact of Title IX on sports and society.
This is also the first project for Parker’s production company — Baby Hair Productions — and was also produced with Scout Productions.
“Having a diverse audience, that’s not just the women and girls, we want everyone to see how impactful and powerful women are in society,” Parker said. “To have this be something that we talk about, especially after with ‘The Arena' show, I think it speaks to just how important it is.”
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More AP coverage of March Madness: https://apnews.com/hub/march-madness and https://apnews.com/hub/womens-college-basketball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri nonprofit that was at the center of a corruption probe that involved several legislators is paying more than $8 million to the federal government and the state of Arkansas under an agreement with prosecutors announced Thursday.
Federal prosecutors announced the non-prosecution agreement with Preferred Family Healthcare, which agreed to forfeit more than $6.9 million to the federal government and pay more than $1.1 million in restitution to Arkansas.
The Missouri-based mental health care provider operated 50 clinics throughout Arkansas until October 2018 and no longer operates in the state. Prosecutors on Thursday said under the agreement, PFH admitted that its former officers and employees conspired to embezzle funds from the charity and bribe Arkansas legislators.
Several former executives from the charity, former Arkansas legislators and other have pleaded guilty in federal court as part of the corruption probe.
A lobbyist pleaded guilty in 2019 to bribing three Arkansas lawmakers, including the governor’s nephew, to benefit PFH. The lobbyist, Rusty Cranford, was sentenced to seven years in prison and in August was released to serve the remainder of his sentence from home.
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge in 2020 announced the firm had reached $6.5 million in federal and state settlements following an investigation by Rutledge's office into false Medicaid claims made by former PFH employees.
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On The Money — Biden faces pressure to ban Russian oil
Happy Monday and welcome to On The Money, your nightly guide to everything affecting your bills, bank account and bottom line. Subscribe here: thehill.com/newsletter-signup.
Today’s Big Deal: President Biden is mulling a ban on Russian oil and markets are bracing for the consequences. We’ll also look at the latest in government funding talks and humanitarian aid for Ukraine.
For The Hill, we’re Sylvan Lane, Aris Folley and Karl Evers-Hillstrom. Reach us at slane@thehill.com or @SylvanLane, afolley@thehill.com or @ArisFolley and kevers@thehill.com or @KarlMEvers.
Let’s get to it.
Lawmakers propose Russian energy ban
The Democratic and Republican leaders of the two congressional committees covering trade policy reached a deal Monday on a bill to ban energy imports from and suspend normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus.
- The chairmen and ranking members of the House Ways and Means Committee and Senate Finance Committee said in a Monday statement they would soon introduce a bill to ban imports of Russian energy products.
- The bill would also give President Biden authority to boost tariffs and impose other trade barriers for goods from Russia and Belarus, require the White House to advocate for Russia’s removal from the World Trade Organization and oppose Belarus joining the organization.
“Taking these actions will send a clear message to Putin that his war is unacceptable and the United States stands firmly with our NATO allies,” said House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal (D-Mass.), Ways and Means ranking member Rep. Kevin Brady (R-Texas), Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Finance ranking member Sen. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) in a statement.
The background: Biden is under growing pressure from lawmakers and leaders in both parties to ban Russian energy imports and target a major source of wealth for the Kremlin.
- While Russia’s economy has already begun to crumble under sanctions imposed by the U.S. and allies, its oil and gas sector has been largely exempted from the penalties.
- American and European leaders have tried to avoid any sanctions that would cause oil and natural gas prices to spike after a year of steep increases.
Read more:
- National average gas prices have reached an all-time high of just over $4.10 a gallon, according to data from the gas price analysis platform GasBuddy.
- Efforts to decimate Russia’s economy to punish Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine could have serious and unpredictable implications at home for the U.S. and its allies.
WALL STREET WOES
Stocks plunge as rising oil, wheat prices shake market
Stocks fell sharply Monday as the economic fallout of Russia’s war in Ukraine rattled investors.
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell almost 800 points Monday to close with a loss of 2.4 percent. The Nasdaq composite plunged 3.6 percent lower and the S&P 500 index closed with a loss of 3 percent.
- Companies in the finance, travel, entertainment, retail and construction industries fell sharply Monday as skyrocketing oil prices raised fears of an economic slowdown, while energy companies rallied on the prospect of higher prices.
Stocks have fallen for weeks amid rising concern about inflation and the economic blowback of the invasion of Ukraine. The Dow is down 10.3 percent, the S&P is down 12.4 percent, and the Nasdaq is down 19 percent since the start of 2022.
Sylvan has more here.
ONE MORE OFFER
Democrats make ‘global offer’ on government funding, Ukraine, COVID-19 aid
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Monday said that Democrats had made a “global offer” as Congress tries to wrap up government funding negotiations by a Friday night deadline.
“Democrats have made a reasonable global offer to Republicans and it is my hope that we will reach an agreement very soon so that we can meet the March 11 government funding deadline,” Schumer wrote in a “Dear Colleague” letter.
In addition to government funding, the massive bill is expected to include billions in new military and humanitarian assistance to address Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
- The White House is requesting $10 billion to aid Ukraine and $22.5 billion for coronavirus relief, a number Republicans are balking at.
- Congress has until the end of Friday to get a government funding bill to Biden’s desk for him to sign in order to prevent a shutdown. But the Senate will need all 100 members to get on board to speed up its passage.
The Hill’s Jordain Carney has the details here.
RACE AGAINST THE CLOCK
Fears grow that time is running out to deliver Ukraine aid
Fears are growing on Capitol Hill that the window to deliver critically needed military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine is quickly closing.
- Backed by the United States and other NATO allies, Ukrainian forces have defied all expectations, mounting a fierce resistance to the superior forces of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- Kyiv remains under Ukrainian control, the skies over the country are contested, and there are signs of waning morale among Russian troops, who were apparently unaware they’d be asked to use lethal force against their fellow Slavs.
- Russian forces in response have escalated attacks on civilian targets while making gains in the south, including taking control of Europe’s largest nuclear power plant in southwestern Enerhodar.
“It’s urgent as all hell,” said Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.), chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. “The Russians are regrouping. Now is a window to get weapons in to them so that they’re ready once the Russians have regrouped.”
The Hill’s Mike Lillis explains here.
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ON TAP THIS WEEK
Tuesday
- The House Financial Services Committee holds a hearing entitled “The Inflation Equation: Corporate Profiteering, Supply Chain Bottlenecks, and COVID-19″ at 10 a.m.
- The House Small Business Committee holds a hearing entitled “Overview of the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs” at 10 a.m.
- The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs holds a hearing entitled “Examining Mandatory Arbitration in Financial Service Products” at 10 a.m.
Wednesday
- The House Small Business Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development holds a hearing entitled “Skill, Upskill, and Reskill: Analyzing New Investments in Workforce Development” at 10 a.m.
- The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) holds an open meeting to consider whether to propose amendments regarding cybersecurity risk management, strategy, governance, and incident disclosure at 10 a.m.
- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection & Commerce holds a hearing entitled “Changing Times: Revisiting Spring Forward, Fall Back” at 10:15 a.m.
Good to Know
Gas prices in the U.S. are at an all-time high and have topped $4 a gallon for the first time since 2008 as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to escalate.
According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of gas is $4.06, which is 45 cents more than a week ago, 62 cents more than a month ago and $1.30 more than a year ago. The national average has not been this high since July 2008.
Check out the most expensive states for gas as of Monday here.
Here’s what else we have our eye on:
- Netflix has suspended its service in Russia, becoming the latest tech company to halt or restrict its offerings in Russia amid Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
- Forty-three GOP senators on Monday pushed back on President Biden’s executive order to require collective bargaining agreements between contractors and workers for federal construction projects.
- The global COVID-19 death toll surpassed 6 million on Monday, marking another grim milestone as the pandemic enters its third year.
- The Biden administration announced on Monday that it is proposing a new rule that would aim to slash pollution generated by heavy-duty vehicles, including buses and trucks.
That’s it for today. Thanks for reading and check out The Hill’s Finance page for the latest news and coverage. We’ll see you tomorrow.
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GOODYEAR, Arizona (AP) — Shane Bieber will throw the first pitch for the Cleveland Guardians.
As expected, Bieber will start the season opener on April 7 at the Kansas City Royals. Manager Terry Francona made the formal announcement Thursday after speaking to the right-hander, who missed three months last season with a shoulder strain.
Bieber will be the 12th pitcher in franchise history to make three consecutive opening-day starts.
The 26-year-old went 7-4 with a 3.17 ERA last season, but made only 16 starts because of the shoulder injury. He’s back to 100% now, but Francona wanted to double check Bieber was set given the accelerated, abbreviated spring training due to the lockout.
“We just wanted to make sure that he was ready and if we needed to alter it, because the way we’re coming into the season isn’t the way guys pitched,” Francona said. “It’s just because it’s a short spring and we need to give them the best chance to be as ready as they can be.”
Bieber has split his two previous opening-day starts. He struck out 14 in a win over the Royals in 2020 on his way to winning the Cy Young. Last year, he struck out 12 in a loss to the Detroit Tigers.
Francona hasn’t set his rotation for the season’s first week.
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More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
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Shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc.
WBA,
-5.67%
shed 5.67% to $44.77 Thursday, on what proved to be an all-around dismal trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index
SPX,
-1.57%
falling 1.57% to 4,530.41 and Dow Jones Industrial Average
DJIA,
-1.56%
falling 1.56% to 34,678.35. This was the stock's second consecutive day of losses. Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. closed $12.28 below its 52-week high ($57.05), which the company reached on April 6th.
The stock underperformed when compared to some of its competitors Thursday, as CVS Health Corp.
CVS,
-2.26%
fell 2.26% to $101.21 and PetMed Express Inc.
PETS,
-3.04%
fell 3.04% to $25.80. Trading volume (23.3 M) eclipsed its 50-day average volume of 6.5 M.
Editor's Note: This story was auto-generated by Automated Insights, an automation technology provider, using data from Dow Jones and FactSet. See our market data terms of use.
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Basketball
Emmert claims progress in women’s NCAAs
MINNEAPOLIS — A year after glaring inequities were revealed at the women’s NCAA Tournament and less than two weeks after sharp criticism from Congress, NCAA President Mark Emmert declared that he was happy with the institution’s progress. He said, however, there has been only “preliminary discussions” about distributing tournament revenues to women’s programs.
Emmert said the work ahead includes negotiating a new television contract for the women’s tournament and potentially having a similar revenue distribution protocol as the men’s event.
Emmert was careful not to call for specific changes ahead of discussions by the NCAA’s hundreds of member schools, and he declined to offer his own viewpoint.
“It’s up to the schools and what they want to do in that regard,” he said at the site of the women’s Final Four in Minneapolis. “It’s a complicated relationship because the championships on the men’s side, the relative weight of moving forward in the tournament has been diminished over time. Those in the membership who think there shouldn’t be that much emphasis on winning in the tournament.”
Sending money to the women’s programs is something coaches have been clamoring for. Men’s conferences receive hundreds of thousands of dollars per tournament game involving one of their teams, money they then redistribute to schools. There’s no such system on the women’s side.
Emmert said adopting such a payment structure won’t be a quick fix and will require approval from several NCAA committees.
“There’s really only just preliminary discussions about it,” he said. “I would hope those are decisions that can be made within the next calendar year, for example. If by this time next year there’s some notion of a direction to go in, that would be great.”
Emmert said that wouldn’t mean it could be implemented immediately.
“There’s no reason why they couldn’t start that debate and that discussion,” he said. “But it is a very challenging debate among the schools. Once you start talking about how you’re going to divide resources, then those are difficult.”
It’s easier to pay the men thanks to the NCAA’s deal with CBS and Turner. The original contract averaged $770 million per year with an extension in 2016 jumping that per-year average to $1.1 billion in 2025.
The women’s tournament currently is bundled with other women’s championships for TV rights. The current contract with ESPN is up in 2024. ESPN is giving each game in this tournament its own window on one of its channels, with four games on ABC for a second straight year.
South Carolina’s Boston wins AP player of the year: Aliyah Boston has dominated women’s college basketball on both ends of the court this season.
The junior forward was honored as The Associated Press women’s basketball player of the year. She is the second player from South Carolina to be recognized with the award, joining former Gamecocks great A’ja Wilson.
LSU’s Mulkey named coach of the year: Kim Mulkey was honored as The Associated Press women’s basketball Coach of the Year in her first season at LSU, the third time she has won the award.
Plitzuweit takes over at West Virginia: South Dakota women’s coach Dawn Plitzuweit, who took the Coyotes to a surprising run to the Sweet 16, was hired as coach at West Virginia.
Plitzuweit replaces Mike Carey, who retired two weeks ago after 21 seasons.
Three players entering NBA draft: Purdue guard Jaden Ivey, Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis, and Notre Dame freshman guard Blake Wesley all announced they were entering the NBA draft.
Soccer
FIFA sets World Cup draw seedings
DOHA, Qatar — The United States received a boost for the World Cup draw and Canada took a hit in Thursday’s updated FIFA rankings.
The Americans, who failed to qualify for the last World Cup, will be in Pot 2 after being ranked 15th in the world.
Canada, which won the North American qualifying group and will play at the tournament for the first time in 36 years, missed a chance for a rankings boost by losing at Panama 1-0 in its final qualifier.
Instead, Canada will be among the lowest seeded teams in Pot 4.
The eight groups for the tournament in Qatar will be drawn Friday from four pots.
Premier League agrees to five substitutions: Premier League teams will be able to use five substitutions per game beginning next season in a change announced following a shareholders meeting.
The switch to five subs — up from three — brings the Premier League in line with other major competitions in Europe.
Briefly
Baseball: MLB finalized the rules change to bring back automatic runners in extra innings for a third straight season. The agreement regarding on-field rules modifications also includes expanding active rosters from 26 players to 28 from opening day through May 1. ... Kansas City exercised its option on Mike Matheny for the 2023 season, eliminating any uncertainty over whether their manager will remain with the club after the coming season.
Motor sports: Aston Martin driver Sebastian Vettel is “fit to race” after recovering from COVID-19, the Formula One team said. The four-time world champion will make his season debut at the Australian Grand Prix on April 10.
Tennis: Hubert Hurkacz moved two wins away from defending his Miami Open title by wearing down the top-seeded Daniil Medvedev 7-6 (7), 6-3 in a men’s quarterfinal. With the loss, Medvedev will not overtake Novak Djokovic for No. 1 in the world rankings. ... Naomi Osaka defeated No. 22 Belinda Bencic 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the Miami Open semifinals.
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Skippy Foods, LLC is recalling 9,353 cases, or 161,692 total pounds of certain peanut butter products they said may contain small fragments of stainless steel.
The recall applies to several Skippy products with certain "best if used by" dates. Here's what to look for:
Skippy asks customers who may have these products in their pantries to return them to the store they were bought at for an exchange or call Skippy Foods Consumer Engagement at 1-866-475-4779.
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Man, 27, killed in car crash after police chase is named
A second driver, 32, was rushed to hospital, where they remain in a critical condition
A man who died in a car crash in Middlesborough after a police chase has been named.
Malik Ameer Abbas, 27, died after his Volkswagen Passat collided with a Mercedes C220 on Tuesday night on Dixon’s Bank.
The 32-year-old at the wheel of of the Mercedes was taken to James Cook University Hospital with serious injuries. Police said he remains in a critical condition.
Ahead of the crash, a Mercedes travelling at high speed on Marton Road was brought to the attention of officers, who attempted to stop it.
The road was shut for several hours while emergency services reviewed the scene.
Cleveland Police has since been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
The incident has been handed to the watching due to police involvement, which it said is a mandatory referral.
Anyone with information on the collision or who saw the Mercedes prior to the incident is asked to call Cleveland Police on the non-emergency number 101.
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Investor Conference Call to be Held Today at 5:00 PM Eastern Time (2:00 PM PT)
SAN DIEGO, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuvve Holding Corp. (Nuvve) (Nasdaq: NVVE), a global cleantech company electrifying the planet at the intersection of energy and transportation through its intelligent energy platform, today announced a fourth quarter and full-year 2021 update.
Fourth Quarter Highlights and Recent Developments
- Deployed first vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging solution with a school bus in Colorado in partnership with Blue Bird
- Won inaugural Next Big Things in Tech Award from Fast Company
- Entered into a strategic engagement with Swell Energy to offer solar and stationary battery storage combined with Nuvve's intelligent electric vehicle charging solution for residential and commercial customers
- Announced plans to form a joint venture with 2021.AI to integrate artificial intelligence with Nuvve's V2G platform
- Levo announced a 10-year contract awarded by the school district in Troy, Illinois to support its effort to fully electrify its fleet
- Cash and cash equivalents of $32.4 million, as of December 31, 2021
Management Discussion
Gregory Poilasne, chairman and chief executive officer of Nuvve, said, "V2G technology is increasingly gaining recognition across the myriad of stakeholders that stand to benefit from its adoption. Nuvve's dedicated focus to date on pioneering and evolving its proprietary V2G solution has resulted in our offering a holistic solution to intelligently integrate EVs into the grid that we believe is unmatched by others. As a result, we are seeing increased interest in our products and services, and in the fourth quarter of 2021, we saw momentum continuing to build. This is evidenced by key partnership announcements, such as our plans to create a first-of-its-kind V2G hub with Blue Bird, a 20% growth in megawatts under management from the third quarter, and a significant increase in orders for our chargers. Looking ahead, we are thrilled to be off to a strong start in 2022 as we continue to find ways to broaden and differentiate our unique offering through additional new partnerships and with our joint venture, Levo. We see a robust pipeline of potential project wins, which we expect will translate to healthy growth in megawatts under management and backlog over time."
2021 Fourth Quarter Financial Review
Total revenue was $1.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2021, compared to $1.5 million for the three months ended December 31, 2020, a decrease of $0.2 million, or 14.6%. The decrease is attributed to $0.3 million decrease in grants revenue.
Cost of product and service revenues primarily consisted of the cost of charging station goods sold. Cost of product and service revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2021, increased by $0.7 million, primarily due to the sales of charging stations in the United States, with no similar activity in the comparable period. Product and services margin decreased by 53.5% to 2.8% from 56.3% compared to the same prior year period mostly due to a higher mix of hardware charging stations sales and a lower mix of engineering services in the current quarter.
Selling, general and administrative expenses consist of selling, marketing, advertising, payroll, administrative, finance, and professional expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses were $6.5 million for the three months ended December 31, 2021, as compared to $2.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2020, an increase of $4.1 million, or 172.3%. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in compensation expenses, including share-based compensation and non-recurring severance costs related to departures of former employees, and $0.5 million of professional fees related to internal operational reviews, and governance costs associated with the completion of the Business Combination and the Company becoming a recapitalized publicly traded company in March 2021, $0.3 million representing expenses resulting from the consolidation of Levo's Mobility LLC's (Levo) activities beginning in the third quarter 2021. Levo is Nuvve's recently formed joint venture with Stonepeak Partners LP (Stonepeak), and Evolve Transition Infrastructure LP (Evolve) enabling customers to lease V2G electric school buses, related charging infrastructure, and energy management for an attractive flat monthly fee with no upfront costs.
Research and development expenses increased by $1.0 million, or 113.9%, from $0.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2020 to $1.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2021. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in compensation expenses and subcontractor expenses used to advance Nuvve's platform functionality and integration with more vehicles.
Other income (expense) increased by $33.5 thousand of expense, from $0.24 million of other expense for the three months ended December 31, 2020, to $0.3 million in other expense for the three months ended December 31, 2021. The increase during the three months ended December 31, 2021, was primarily attributable to the change in fair value of the private warrants liability.
Net loss includes the net loss attributable to Stonepeak and Evolve, the holders of non-controlling interests in Levo, on our condensed consolidated statements of operations. We began consolidating the results of operations of Levo during the quarter ended December 31, 2021.
Net loss increased by $6.1 million, or 238.9%, from $2.6 million for the three months ended December 31, 2020, to $8.6 million for the three months ended December 31, 2021. The increase in net loss was primarily due to increase in expenses of $5.8 million and increase in other expense of $33.5 thousand for the aforementioned reasons.
Net Loss Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest was $0.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2021.
Net loss is allocated to non-controlling interests in proportion to the relative ownership interests of the holders of non-controlling interests in Levo, an entity formed by us with Stonepeak and Evolve. We own 51% of Levo's common units and Stonepeak and Evolve own 49% of Levo's common units. We have determined that Levo is a variable interest entity in which we are the primary beneficiary. Accordingly, we consolidated Levo and recorded a non-controlling interest for the share of the entity owned by Stonepeak and Evolve during the three months ended December 31, 2021.
During the three months ended March 31, 2021, Nuvve raised net proceeds of $62.0 million from the business combination and PIPE (Private Investment in Public Equity) offering. As of December 31, 2021, Nuvve had a cash balance of $32.4 million.
Conference Call Details
Nuvve will hold a conference call to review its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2021, along with other company developments at 5:00 PM Eastern Time (2:00 PM PT) today, Thursday, March 31, 2022.
To participate in the call, please register for and listen via a live webcast, which is available in the 'Events' section of Nuvve's investor relations website at https://investors.nuvve.com/. In addition, a replay of the call will be made available for future access.
About Nuvve Holding Corp.
Nuvve Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: NVVE) is leading the electrification of the planet, beginning with transportation, through its intelligent energy platform. Combining the world's most advanced vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology and an ecosystem of electrification partners, Nuvve dynamically manages power among electric vehicle (EV) batteries and the grid to deliver new value to EV owners, accelerate the adoption of EVs, and support the world's transition to clean energy. By transforming EVs into mobile energy storage assets and networking battery capacity to support shifting energy needs, Nuvve is making the grid more resilient, enhancing sustainable transportation, and supporting energy equity in an electrified world. Since its founding in 2010, Nuvve has successfully deployed V2G on five continents and offers turnkey electrification solutions for fleets of all types. Nuvve is headquartered in San Diego, California, and can be found online at nuvve.com.
Nuvve and associated logos are among the trademarks of Nuvve and/or its affiliates in the United States, certain other countries and/or the EU. Any other trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.
Forward Looking Statements
The information in this press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of present or historical fact included in this press release, regarding Nuvve and Nuvve's strategy, future operations, estimated and projected financial performance, prospects, plans and objectives are forward-looking statements. When used in this press release, the words "could," "should," "will," "may," "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "expect," "project," the negative of such terms and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and assumptions about future events and are based on currently available information as to the outcome and timing of future events. Except as otherwise required by applicable law, Nuvve disclaims any duty to update any forward-looking statements, all of which are expressly qualified by the statements in this section, to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release. Nuvve cautions you that these forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the control of Nuvve. In addition, Nuvve cautions you that the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are subject to the following factors: (i) risks related to the rollout of Nuvve's business and the timing of expected business milestones; (ii) Nuvve's dependence on widespread acceptance and adoption of electric vehicles and increased installation of charging stations; (iii) Nuvve's ability to maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting, including the remediation of identified material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting relating to segregation of duties with respect to, and access controls to, its financial record keeping system, and Nuvve's accounting staffing levels; (iv) Nuvve's current dependence on sales of charging stations for most of its revenues; (v) any impact of the analysis of the accounting and reporting of warrants related to the extension of filing the Form 10-Q for the first quarter; (vi) overall demand for electric vehicle charging and the potential for reduced demand if governmental rebates, tax credits and other financial incentives are reduced, modified or eliminated or governmental mandates to increase the use of electric vehicles or decrease the use of vehicles powered by fossil fuels, either directly or indirectly through mandated limits on carbon emissions, are reduced, modified or eliminated; (vii) potential adverse effects on Nuvve's backlog, revenue and gross margins if customers increasingly claim clean energy credits and, as a result, they are no longer available to be claimed by Nuvve; (viii) the effects of competition on Nuvve's future business; (ix) risks related to Nuvve's dependence on its intellectual property and the risk that Nuvve's technology could have undetected defects or errors; (x) the risk that we conduct a portion of our operations through a joint venture exposes us to risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside of our control; (xi) that our joint venture with Levo Mobility LLC may fail to generate the expected financial results, and the return may be insufficient to justify our investment of effort and/or funds; (xii) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (xiii) the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect directly on Nuvve and the economy generally; (xiv) risks related to disruption of management time from ongoing business operations due to our joint ventures; (xv) risks relating to privacy and data protection laws, privacy or data breaches, or the loss of data; (xvi) the possibility that Nuvve may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors, including increased inflation and interest rates, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine; and (xvii) risks related to the benefits expected from the $1.2 trillion dollar infrastructure bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives (H.R. 3684). Should one or more of the risks or uncertainties described in this press release materialize or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results and plans could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning these and other factors that may impact the operations and projections discussed herein can be found in the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by Nuvve with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 31, 2022, and in the other reports that Nuvve has, and will file from time to time with the SEC. Nuvve's SEC filings are available publicly on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
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LEXINGTON, Mass., March 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- T2 Biosystems, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTOO), a leader in the rapid detection of sepsis-causing pathogens and antibiotic resistance genes, announced today that the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), part of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is providing an additional $4.4 million in funding for the multiple-year cost-share contract between BARDA and T2 Biosystems. The total potential BARDA funding if all contract options are exercised is $69.0 million.
The additional funding will be used to advance the U.S. clinical trials for the T2Biothreat® Panel and T2Resistance® Panel, and to advance the development of the Company’s comprehensive panel for the detection of bloodstream infections and antimicrobial resistance, and next-generation instrument.
- T2Biothreat® Panel: a direct-from-blood test panel designed to run on the T2Dx Instrument and simultaneously detect six biothreat pathogens, including: Bacillus anthracis, Francisella tularensis, Burkholderia mallei, Burkholderia pseudomallei, Yersinia pestis, and Rickettsia prowazekii.
- T2Resistance® Panel: a direct-from-blood test panel designed to run on the T2Dx Instrument and simultaneously detect thirteen antibiotic resistance genes from both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial pathogens, which are known to cause antibiotic-resistant infections.
- Comprehensive panel for the detection of bloodstream infections and antimicrobial resistance: a direct-from-blood test panel designed to run on our next-generation instrument and detect greater than 95% of all bloodstream infections caused by bacterial and Candida pathogens, as well as antibiotic resistance markers identified as threats by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in a single test with a time to result of approximately 3 hours.
- Next-generation instrument: a fully automated, random-access, high-throughput instrument designed in parallel with the comprehensive panel for the detection of bloodstream infections and antimicrobial resistance from a single whole blood sample.
"We are pleased to have initiated U.S. clinical trials for both the T2Biothreat Panel and T2Resistance Panel in December 2021, enabling potential filing of FDA submissions for both products during 2022,” stated John Sperzel, Chairman and CEO of T2 Biosystems. “The products being developed and advanced toward commercialization have the potential to transform the detection of sepsis-causing pathogens, reduce the threat of antimicrobial resistance, and protect the nation from biothreat pathogens.”
This project has been funded in whole or in part with federal funds from the Department of Health and Human Services; Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response; Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority, under contract number 75A50119C00053.
About T2 Biosystems
T2 Biosystems, a leader in the rapid detection of sepsis-causing pathogens and antibiotic resistance genes, is dedicated to improving patient care and reducing the cost of care by helping clinicians effectively treat patients faster than ever before. T2 Biosystems’ products include the T2Dx® Instrument, T2Bacteria® Panel, T2Candida® Panel, T2Resistance® Panel, and T2SARS-CoV-2™ Panel and are powered by the Company’s proprietary T2 Magnetic Resonance (T2MR®) technology. T2 Biosystems has an active pipeline of future products, including the T2Cauris™ Panel, T2Lyme™ Panel, as well as additional products for the detection of bacterial and fungal pathogens and associated antimicrobial resistance markers, and biothreat pathogens.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this press release that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding the full value of the BARDA contract, the development of products under that contract, and the potential benefit of those products with respect to the diagnosis and management of bloodstream infections, antimicrobial resistance, and patient outcomes, as well as statements that include the words “expect,” “intend,” “plan”, “believe”, “project”, “forecast”, “estimate,” “may,” “should,” “anticipate,” and similar statements of a future or forward looking nature. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, (i) any inability to (a) realize anticipated benefits from commitments, contracts or products; (b) successfully execute strategic priorities; (c) bring products to market; (d) expand product usage or adoption; (e) obtain customer testimonials; (f) accurately predict growth assumptions; (g) realize anticipated revenues; (h) incur expected levels of operating expenses; or (i) increase the number of high-risk patients at customer facilities; (ii) failure of early data to predict eventual outcomes; (iii) failure to make or obtain anticipated FDA filings or clearances within expected time frames or at all; or (iv) the factors discussed under Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, on March 31, 2021, and other filings the company makes with the SEC from time to time. These and other important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements made in this press release. Any such forward-looking statements represent management’s estimates as of the date of this press release. While the company may elect to update such forward-looking statements at some point in the future, unless required by law, it disclaims any obligation to do so, even if subsequent events cause its views to change. Thus, no one should assume that the Company’s silence over time means that actual events are bearing out as expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the company’s views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release.
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Music Scene: Roundup of live music in Summit County, April 1-7
Here is this week’s calendar of live music
Catch the Dead Floyd, Circles Around the Sun and other musicians in Summit County over the next few days.
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Yesterday, Disney offered a sneak peak at the menu for the new Connections Café and Eatery coming to EPCOT this spring. Today, they’ve updated the My Disney Experience app with the full menu for the new restaurant, complete with prices.
What’s Happening:
- The My Disney Experience app has the Connections Café and Eatery broken up into two separate entities.
- Connections Café is the new Starbucks location at EPCOT, and features the usual favorites you can expect from Starbucks.
- Connections Eatery is the quick service restaurant, serving as a replacement for Electric Umbrella.
- Below are some screenshots of the main menu, including Kid’s Meals and Desserts:
- To see the full drink menu, head to the My Disney Experience app or the official Walt Disney World website.
- For a picture-filled peek at the menu, check out our post from yesterday.
More Walt Disney World News:
- With the reopening of Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort, all hotels at the Walt Disney World Resort are open for the first time since March 2020!
- Sofia Carson recently visited Walt Disney World to celebrate the release of her self-titled debut album, and also helped Disney unveil brand new commemorative Coca-Cola bottles in honor of the 50th anniversary of the resort!
- The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE will return to Walt Disney World from July 14th to November 19th, 2022.
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Intuit (INTU) Gains As Market Dips: What You Should Know
In the latest trading session, Intuit (INTU) closed at $481, marking a +1.92% move from the previous day. This change outpaced the S&P 500's 1.57% loss on the day. At the same time, the Dow lost 1.56%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.09%.
Heading into today, shares of the maker of TurboTax, QuickBooks and other accounting software had lost 2.89% over the past month, lagging the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 4.23% and the S&P 500's gain of 5.37% in that time.
Intuit will be looking to display strength as it nears its next earnings release. In that report, analysts expect Intuit to post earnings of $7.60 per share. This would mark year-over-year growth of 25.21%. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $5.52 billion, up 32.24% from the year-ago period.
For the full year, our Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $11.66 per share and revenue of $12.29 billion, which would represent changes of +19.71% and +27.61%, respectively, from the prior year.
Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for Intuit. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the company's business outlook.
Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. We developed the Zacks Rank to capitalize on this phenomenon. Our system takes these estimate changes into account and delivers a clear, actionable rating model.
Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.1% lower. Intuit is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Looking at its valuation, Intuit is holding a Forward P/E ratio of 40.47. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 30.82, which means Intuit is trading at a premium to the group.
Meanwhile, INTU's PEG ratio is currently 2.63. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. Computer - Software stocks are, on average, holding a PEG ratio of 2.63 based on yesterday's closing prices.
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Residents of Mariupol are trying to escape the besieged Ukrainian city
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. Thousands of people continue to risk their lives to flee the besieged Ukrainian city of Mariupol. The war in Ukraine is not stopping, just changing locations. Russian officials made a hopeful-sounding statement yesterday. As Ukraine made proposals at peace talks, Russia said it...
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Ukraine demand for security guarantees ‘unrealistic and unenforceable’
Ukraine has stated it could settle for impartial nation standing if the West offers binding safety ensures, abandoning its quest to affix NATO.
President Zelenskyy has acknowledged that his nation can not be a part of the navy alliance, saying “that’s the truth we much recognise”.
Ukrainian negotiators stated at this week’s peace talks in Istanbul that Kyiv may settle for neutrality if there was a global settlement with western nations such because the US, France and the UK offering binding safety ensures.
Samuel Ramani, affiliate fellow on the Royal United Services Institute, instructed Euronews he discovered the concept “wholly unrealistic”.
The position of safety guarantor, he stated, could be akin to NATO’s Article 5, which might contain risking going to struggle with Russia to defend Ukraine, one thing no state is ready to do now.
“This whole security guarantor concept is quite murky and it’s probably unenforceable,” he argued.
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12-year-old dies after being shot at South Carolina middle school, suspect in custody
A 12-year-old has died after being shot at a middle school in Greenville, South Carolina, on Thursday.
Community activist Bruce Wilson said Jamari Cortez Bonaparte Jackson, 12, died at the hospital.
Wilson released the following statement on behalf of the family:
"We are all devastated by today’s tragedy. We love Jamari dearly and we would ask that our privacy be respected as we grieve during this very difficult time."
Greenville County deputies said a school resource officer at Tanglewood Middle School requested backup just before 12:30 p.m.
More than 200 law enforcement officers arrived at the school.
A suspect, who is also 12 years old, was taken into custody near the school, Greenville County Sheriff Hobart Lewis said.
He is is being charged with murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, possession of a firearm on school property and unlawful possession of a weapon by a person under the age of 18, Lewis said.
Because of his age, the suspect's name was not released.
"Unfortunately, these are two young men who attended school here," Lewis said. "We don't really know the specifics of why it occurred and why so many people resort to violence, especially with firearms."
Greenville County School Superintendent Burke Royster also spoke outside the school after the shooting.
"I’m not sure after a full and thorough law enforcement investigation anyone will really know what was going through the mind of that young person who took this rash act," Royster said.
Students from the school were taken to Brookwood Church by bus to be reunited with their families.
One mother told sister station WYFF that she was in the school parking lot when she saw police begin arriving.
"I was getting out and the police told me, ‘Get back, get back. You can’t come in,’ and I was like, ‘What’s wrong? What’s wrong?’" Angela said. "They wouldn’t tell me, he said, 'Get back in your car.’ When I was getting in my car, all the police came. Every police in Greenville County was there and ambulance. They were running in with guns, not handguns, rifles."
Angela’s daughter, Prentasia, said they were changing classes when the shooting happened.
"We heard a gunshot, and this boy had a gun and he shot at one boy in his side," Prentasia said. "We all pretty much went into a classroom and some people went outside. We were just in the classroom ‘til it was over."
Another mother spoke to WYFF shortly after she arrived at the school to pick up her son.
"But I was speechless," she said. "My stomach is still upset. I just want to see my son and hug him and just make sure he's fine."
That mother said she wishes there were metal detectors in school.
"So, I would love for Greenville County to do something and put metal detectors. They all come through the same door. They go to the cafeteria they do that. Why don't they put a metal detector and then at least detect there's something there," the mother said.
Greenville County School District spokesman Tim Waller said Tanglewood Middle will have an optional day on Friday. Teachers, students and staff can come and talk to each other and counselors but are not required to attend school on Friday.
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Summit County gains dog training services, new mindfulness-related boutique
Two businesses, Dogma Canine Training and Bhava Yoga, recently decided to expand their offerings in Summit County, bringing dog training services and another boutique to towns in the area.
Dogma Canine got its start in Steamboat Springs nearly two years ago with hopes of providing a holistic approach to dog training. In May, the business plans to expand to Frisco, where they’ll offer group dog training courses to pet owners throughout the county.
Owner Mikhaila Hobbs said she and her business partner realized that over the pandemic there was a lack of dog training services in Summit County. Hobbs reached out to a mentor that used to train dogs in the area and was able to build a network of contacts from there.
Dogma will start in May with offering its group training courses, but Hobbs hopes to expand beyond that once Dogma has the ability to hire more trainers. The group courses are six weeks long and open to dogs that are at least 4 months old.
Dogma’s trainers are all certified and focus on getting to the root of issues so that pets and their owners will have a foundation of new behaviors to build upon.
“We look at the individual dog and get to know them really well as well as the client,” Hobbs said.
Hobbs said local dog trainers like Dogma are often more trustworthy than trainers from large big box stores because they’ve been through more certification processes. The Dogma trainers are all licensed through the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers.
“We have a lot of education behind us,” Hobbs said. “Compared to trainers who are uncertified, we just have a little bit more to offer as far as our educational background.”
Dogma’s group classes are $350 a session. People who are interested in participating can sign up by visiting DogmaCanineTraining.com. Hobbs said the business is also looking to hire a certified trainer in the Frisco area. Interested trainers can reach out at info@dogmacaninetraining.com.
As with Hobbs, Jennie Frank found herself wanting to expand upon her business, Bhava Yoga, during the pandemic. Last fall, Frank added a boutique to the yoga studio space located in Main Street Station in Breckenridge.
At first, the Bhava Boutique was a way to generate more revenue while traditional yoga classes were difficult to host because of COVID-19 restrictions. However, Frank quickly realized she had a passion for selling clothing that went beyond just leggings and sports bras.
The yoga studio owner recently renovated her space to transform the front lobby into a full-blown boutique, focusing primarily on contemporary women’s clothing. The store also sells other items like journals, candles and apothecary goods – things all centered around the theme of mindfulness.
“Because it’s attached to a studio – the studio is the original brand – we tried to weave that through the store a little bit,” Frank said. “It’s about feeling good inside and out.”
Originally focusing her business on yoga, Frank said she was surprised to see how much she loves fashion and selling women’s clothes. That passion and her women-focused clothing helps her stand out from bigger big box stores, she said.
“This is a creative effort for me. I really enjoy curating and picking out clothing and things that I think are going to sell well,” she said. “It’s fulfilling in a whole different way.”
Frank said she’s hoping to expand her boutique even more and build out her online site, ShopBhavaBoutique.com. The store, located at 505 South Main St. in Breckenridg, is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays.
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HONOLULU (AP) — A man accused with his wife of trafficking a mother and teenaged girl to Hawaii from Guam pleaded not guilty Thursday.
Kevin Robert pleaded not guilty to labor trafficking charges, according to his attorney, Tim Rakieten. His wife, Pomerrine Robert, pleaded not guilty last week. Kevin Robert's arraignment was postponed then because he requested a Chuukese interpreter.
“I need sufficient time to review the case, and review with him, before I can comment any further,” Rakieten said.
State Public Defender James Tabe, whose office represents Pomerrine Robert, has previously declined to comment.
Police alleged in court documents that when the 15-year-old girl and her mother arrived in Honolulu, the Roberts took away their passports, forced them to work and beat them.
Court documents don't specify the country of the passports.
The girl and her mother lived in the couple's apartment, while the teen enrolled at a high school and the woman got a job at a deli where Pomerrine Robert also worked, the documents said.
The documents said Robert took away the mother’s money, the girl was expected to clean the apartment and Robert beat the girl and mother.
The couple locked the girl in a bedroom for several days and she reported it to a school counselor after she was let out, according to the documents.
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average is trading down Thursday afternoon with shares of Walgreens Boots and Home Depot facing the biggest losses for the blue-chip average. The Dow
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PASCO, Wash. - A second cougar has been spotted in the Tri-Cities Thursday, just a day after deputies in Benton County shot and killed a wild cougar that was found near workers in a Finley orchard.
The Pasco Police Department (PPD) posted video of the second cougar running through a neighborhood near Road 90 and Sandifur around 2:00 a.m. Thursday morning.
PPD said they haven't been able to locate the cougar yet but have notified Fish and Wildlife of the sighting.
On Wednesday, Benton County deputies responded to reports of a cougar in Kennewick city limits. The cougar was later found by workers out in an orchard. Responding deputies found that the cougar had a serious eye injury but was not startled by their presence.
After deputies contacted Fish and Wildlife, they said the cougar started to track them.
They decided to shoot the large cat due to its change in behavior and its proximity to the workers and resident's homes.
The cougars body was handed over to Fish and Wildlife so their biologists could take samples and data.
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Prosecutors charged a Yakima man with first-degree rape after police said he forced his way into a woman’s home and sexually assaulted her.
Daniel Jose Benitez-Ortiz, 34, was also charged with first-degree burglary and second-degree assault Wednesday in Yakima County Superior Court.
A 36-year-old woman told police that Benitez-Ortiz knocked on her door and forced his way into her home around 4 p.m. March 26, 2022, according to court documents. Benitez-Ortiz then grabbed her by the throat, forced her on to the bed, raped her, and then said he would “be back for you,” a police affidavit said.
She told police that Benitez-Ortiz choked her when she resisted his attack, the affidavit said. At the time of the attack, her children were in a back room in the home, the affidavit said.
Later that day, she said Benitez-Ortiz called her several times, saying he was “coming back for more,” the affidavit said, and she called police.
The woman said she met Benitez-Ortiz through one of her friends, the affidavit said.
Benitez-Ortiz is being held in lieu of $100,000 bail in the Yakima County jail, and is barred from having any contact with the woman.
He has prior convictions for possession of a stolen motor vehicle and soliciting the possession of fentanyl with the intent to distribute.
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Man in his 90s dies after ‘gas explosion’
Greater Manchester Police said a number of houses were evacuated and several properties are without power after the incident in Wythenshawe.
A man in his 90s has died and homes have been left without power after reports of a gas explosion in Manchester.
Emergency services were called to Brownley Road in Wythenshawe at about 6.30pm on Thursday and the man was found dead inside a property, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said.
A number of houses were evacuated and nearby roads were closed, while several properties were without power.
Matt Muncaster, 27, who lives close to where the explosion took place, tried to help with fellow neighbours before firefighters arrived.
“The scene was awful, (there were) massive amounts of smoke almost instantly,” he said.
“Me and a neighbour tried to kick the door down to try and get in to see if the resident was home but we couldn’t get in. However the fire service managed to get into the house about five minutes after.”
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: “At around 6.30pm on 31 March, crews were called to reports of a fire at a domestic property on Brownley Road in Manchester.
“Four fire engines from Bolton North, Cheadle, Wythenshawe and Stockport stations, and the Technical Rescue Unit from Ashton attended.
“Firefighters assessed the scene and are using breathing apparatus and hose reels to control the fire and make the scene safe.
“Crews are working with colleagues from Greater Manchester Police and North West Ambulance Service and are currently still on the scene.”
GMP said it is carrying out investigations and officers are supporting the dead man’s family.
The force said the scene was made safe at about 8pm.
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TUKWILA — Sun breaks, a light breeze and the U.S. men’s national team qualifying for the World Cup typically would be enough for Sounders coach Brian Schmetzer to open his session with media upbeat.
“I’m pissed off, too,” Schmetzer told those gathered Thursday after training at Starfire Sports in Tukwila.
The USMNT secured their automatic bid as the third-place finisher in CONCACAF by not losing too badly (2-0) to Costa Rica on Wednesday. Further tainting the moment was the social media manager for the Americans leaving Sounders winger Jordan Morris off a graphic announcing the team qualified. Club and country teammate, Cristian Roldan, was among the 46 players pictured in the original post.
Schmetzer was among many who noticed Morris’ omission. The graphic was updated Thursday with Morris tucked over the shoulder of USMNT midfielder Weston McKennie.
“I believe in accountability,” tweeted Jeff Crandall, who manages the USMNT’s Twitter and Instagram accounts that have a combined 4 million followers, from his personal account in response to the oversight. “This was my mistake. It was an honest mistake, but it was a bad one. I apologize to (Morris). He deserves better, especially on a night like this. I’m very sorry.”
Morris entered in the 84th minute of Wednesday’s loss. The Mercer Island native totaled 31 minutes in the final round of World Cup qualifying matches the past week.
While minor in terms of contribution to the USMNT’s overall play, it’s significant considering Morris is a year removed from tearing his left ACL. The Americans didn’t qualify for the 2018 World Cup, Morris missing all play for club and country that year due to tearing his right ACL.
“It’s unbelievable,” Morris said to media members after Wednesday’s match. “To get back as part of the group, that was my main goal during the rehab and to be just a part of this moment is so special because it’s an amazing group of people. I’m really grateful.”
Roldan wasn’t featured in any of the three matches this window and only played six minutes off the bench during the round of three qualifying matches in February. But the former Washington men’s soccer standout still regarded his role in helping the Americans clinch for the first time since 2014 as a “dream come true.”
“We just want to make our families proud,” Roldan said. “It’s such a satisfying feeling to be qualified, but there’s still a lot of work to do.”
FIFA will hold the draw Friday for the 2022 Qatar World Cup. The group stage matches begin Nov. 21.
Final rosters won’t be submitted until the fall. Roldan and Morris aren’t regarded as locks, which will make their performance in MLS play and any call-ups for tune up matches this summer key.
“It’s a job well done,” Schmetzer said. “I believe that both Jordan and Cristian deserve to be there, but that’s just my opinion. I have no control over it. … we’ll let our play dictate what (USMNT coach) Gregg (Berhalter) thinks about our team and players. We’ll do our talking on the field.”
Morris and Roldan are expected to join the Sounders (1-2-1) in Minnesota and could feature for the Saturday match against the Loons (2-0-2) at Allianz Field.
Sounders center back Xavier Arreaga, who helped Ecuador qualify, returned to Seattle and is available for selection. Sounders defender Nouhou was key in Cameroon securing an automatic bid and will join the club in Minnesota.
“We made a big deal out of (Arreaga) qualifying as well,” Schmetzer said of Arreaga rejoining the team. “Nouhou, when we meet him in Minnesota, we’ll do the same. It’s a big occasion.”
In addition to the internationals, Schmetzer said forward Raul Ruidiaz will feature against Minnesota. The Peruvian’s last appearance was against F.C. Motagua in the CONCACAF Champions League Round of 16 series due to a hamstring injury.
Sounders midfielders Nico Lodeiro (health and safety protocols), Jimmy Medranda (hamstring), Alex Roldan (toe), Albert Rusnak (undisclosed) and keeper Stefan Frei (precautionary) also remain on track to play.
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Worldwide COVID-19 death toll tops 6 million
The global COVID-19 death toll surpassed 6 million on Monday, marking another grim milestone as the pandemic enters its third year.
The deaths were reported by Johns Hopkins University’s Coronavirus Resource Center, which noted that there had been over 250,000 deaths globally in the past 28 days.
The data also showed that there have been over 446 million cases worldwide throughout the pandemic, including over 50.7 million in the past 28 days.
Death rates remain high in Poland, Hungary, Romania and other Eastern European countries as people take in thousands of fleeing refugees amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
In the U.S., where vaccines are widely available, the death toll throughout the entirety of the pandemic stands at 958,621 as of Monday.
In some parts of the globe, cases are still surging.
Experts in Hong Kong, for example, have said about 15 percent of the city’s 7.4 million residents have tested positive as the city prepares to undergo mass COVID-19 testing amid a spiking death toll.
But deaths are now largely seen among people who are unvaccinated against the virus.
“This is a disease of the unvaccinated — look what is happening in Hong Kong right now, the health system is being overwhelmed,” Tikki Pang, the former director of research policy and cooperation with the World Health Organization, told The Associated Press.
“The large majority of the deaths and the severe cases are in the unvaccinated, vulnerable segment of the population,” Pang added.
Earlier this month, data from the World Health Organization showed that both cases and deaths were down globally by 16 percent and 10 percent, respectively.
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STAMFORD, Conn., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stamford, CT based private equity firm Olympus Partners has acquired Omega Environmental Technologies ("Omega"), the market leading aftermarket distributor of climate control products and other mission-critical components across the light and heavy-duty automotive sectors, from AEA Investors, which will remain a minority equity investor and retain a board position in the Company. Omega serves thousands of customers globally across the wholesale distribution, OE service, and automotive retail channels. The Company is headquartered in Irving, Texas and has over 20 distribution centers across the United States and Canada.
"The replacement air conditioning market is very attractive, with steadily growing demand and high barriers to entry due to the technical nature and SKU intensity of the product. Omega is the leader in this category with a portfolio of powerful brands and complete end market coverage. We look forward to working with Peter, Randy, and the rest of the management team to continue grow the Company," said Jason Miller, Partner at Olympus.
Peter Butterfield, Chairman of Omega, added, "I would like to thank AEA for their support over the past few years and look forward to partnering with the Olympus team. I have never been more excited about the prospects of the Company."
Founded in 1988, Olympus Partners is a private equity firm focused on providing equity capital for middle market management buyouts and for companies needing capital for expansion. Olympus is an active, long-term investor across a broad range of industries including business services, consumer products, healthcare services, financial services, industrial services, and manufacturing. Olympus manages in excess of $8.5 billion mainly on behalf of corporate pension funds, endowment funds and state-sponsored retirement programs.
The Olympus team included Jason Miller, Matt Bujor, and Alex Pollera. Olympus was represented by Ben Clinger, Adam Wexner, and Kat Murphy from Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Antares Capital LP led debt financing for the transaction.
AEA Investors LP was founded in 1968 by the Rockefeller, Mellon and Harriman family interests and S.G. Warburg & Co. as a private investment vehicle for a select group of industrial family offices with substantial assets. AEA has an extraordinary global network built over many years which includes leading industrial families, business executives and leaders; many of whom invest with AEA as active individual investors and/or join its portfolio company boards or act in other advisory roles. Today, AEA's approximately 100 investment professionals operate globally with offices in New York, Stamford, San Francisco, London, Munich and Shanghai. The firm manages funds that have over $14 billion of invested and committed capital including the leveraged buyouts of middle market companies and small business companies, growth capital and mezzanine and senior debt investments. AEA Small Business is a strategy within AEA that currently manages $1.9 billion of invested and committed capital. The team seeks to help grow and transform companies at the lower end of the middle market by sponsoring growing companies with proven management teams and superior business models.
Olympus Partners is a private equity firm focused on providing equity capital for middle market management buyouts and for growing companies. Olympus manages in excess of $8.5 billion mainly on behalf of corporate pension funds, endowment funds and state-sponsored retirement programs. Founded in 1988, Olympus is an active, long-term investor across a broad range of industries including business services, food services, consumer products, healthcare services, financial services, industrial services and manufacturing.
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YORK, Pennsylvania, March 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The York Water Company (“York Water” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: YORW), a provider of water and wastewater utility services, announced today a proposed public offering of 825,000 shares of its common stock. York Water are offering all of the shares. In addition, York Water intends to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 123,750 shares of its common stock.
York Water intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, including our capital investment program, repayment of outstanding indebtedness, and potential acquisitions.
Janney Montgomery Scott is acting as sole book-running manager for the offering. The offering is subject to market and other customary closing conditions, and York Water cannot assure you as to whether or when the offering may be completed.
The proposed offering will be made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-259809).
The offering may be made only by means of a prospectus supplement and an accompanying prospectus. A preliminary prospectus supplement relating to the offering has been filed with the SEC. Copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus may be obtained by visiting EDGAR on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or from: Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, Attn: Equity Capital Markets Group, 60 State Street, Boston, MA 02109, or by email at prospectus@janney.com.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of any securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
This news release may contain forward-looking statements regarding the Company’s operational and financial expectations. These statements are based on currently available information and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other events which could cause the Company’s actual results to be materially different from the results described in this statement. The Company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement. More information concerning forward-looking statements can be found in the Company’s SEC filings with the SEC at sec.gov.
Contact: JT Hand, President and CEO jth@yorkwater.com, 717-718-7554 or Matthew E. Poff, Chief Financial Officer matthewp@yorkwater.com, 717-718-7549 Phone: 717-845-3601
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Which women’s shapewear is best?
Whether you have a special event coming up or just want to look your best for work, you’ll likely feel even more confident with the right women’s shapewear. Shapewear can help you achieve a perfectly smooth silhouette in dresses, skirts, pants and more.
Women’s shapewear features a snug, stretchy material that streamlines your figure. It’s available in many different styles, with some that slim your entire body, while others target specific areas. If you’re looking for shapewear to smooth your stomach, thighs and hips with light control, the Spanx Lightweight Layer Mid-Thigh Shaping Short is a perfect choice.
What to know before you buy women’s shapewear
Style
Women’s shapewear comes in many types and styles. You should pick one that smooths your silhouette while still feeling comfortable. Depending on the design, they can support your chest and buttock while smoothing your stomach, hips and thighs.
- Shaping bodysuits: These bodysuits are the most widely used shapewear. They resemble a one-piece swimsuit and usually have a closure in the crotch, making it easier to use the bathroom. A bodysuit works well underneath shirts, dresses, skirts, pants and more.
- Shaping slips/dresses: These dresses or slips are like a shaping bodysuit, but they feature a hem that hits around the knees. Shaping slips and dresses are only suitable for use under a dress or skirt.
- Shaping tanks/camisoles: These tops look just like a regular tank top or camisole but support your chest and smooth your stomach. They work well under most tops.
- Shaping underwear: These underwear come in many styles, including briefs. They work under nearly any type of bottom, including tight-fitting pants or skirts.
- Shaping shorts and leggings: These shorts or pants help smooth your stomach, hips and thighs. Some shorts-style shapewear end at the knees, while others go all the way to your calves or ankles.
Sizing
Your shapewear won’t have the right effect you want if you don’t get the right size. Wearing a piece that’s too tight can be uncomfortable and cause an uneven line in your clothing. Consult the shapewear sizing chart to determine your proper size. You’ll likely need to measure key areas of your body to determine your sizing, like your bust, waist and hips.
Material
Shapewear material is usually a combination of nylon and spandex. Pieces with more nylon typically offer the most slimming effect. You can find lightweight pieces with nylon/spandex blends, but you may prefer cotton or microfiber shapewear in hot weather.
What to look for in quality women’s shapewear
Control level
Some women’s shapewear pieces offer more control than others, so their slimming or smoothing effect is more obvious.
The most common control level options are:
- Light control: Light control shapewear doesn’t offer as much compression, so it works well for a general slimming effect. It’s also the most comfortable option if you wear shapewear every day.
- Firm control: Firm control shapewear provides more compression, so it’s ideal for smoothing out specific areas of the body.
- Extra-firm control: Extra-firm control shapewear offers the most compression and has pretty dramatic results. It tends to be more uncomfortable than other shapewear, though, so you may want to save it for special occasions.
Color
Most women’s shapewear comes in white, black and nude options. White and nude shapewear is perfect under light clothing because it won’t show through the material. Nude pieces are usually the most invisible option, though. You can find shapewear in some other colors, too, including pink, blue and red.
How much you can expect to spend on women’s shapewear
Women’s shapewear has a wide price range, costing $6-$100. You can usually find shaping underwear and tanks or camisoles for $6-$20, while shaping bodysuits, slips and dresses can cost $20-$60. For extra-firm control or full-body pieces, you will likely pay $60-$100.
Women’s shapewear FAQ
Is shapewear meant for everyday wear?
A. Some people like to wear light control shapewear every day to help them feel more confident in their clothing. If your shapewear is the correct size, you can wear it every day. However, firm- and extra-firm pieces may not be comfortable enough to wear daily.
What’s the best way to clean shapewear?
A. It depends on your shapewear’s materials, so always consult the care label to determine how to wash it. Most pieces require hand-washing and air-drying, but you may find some machine-washable shapewear.
What’s the best women’s shapewear to buy?
Top women’s shapewear
Spanx Lightweight Layer Mid-Thigh Shaping Short
What you need to know: Made by a respected brand in shapewear, these shorts are incredibly comfortable while providing even control.
What you’ll love: They offer light control that feels comfortable for daily wear. They feature compression in the thighs and hips for noticeable smoothing. The material is stretchy, so it moves easily with the body.
What you should consider: If you want a dramatic smoothing effect, these shorts likely won’t offer enough support.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top women’s shapewear for the money
Maidenform Women’s Shapewear Hi-Waist Brief Firm Control
What you need to know: The attractive price tag and comfortable design make this shapewear brief an excellent option. It’s ideal for those who want concentrated support in the stomach and hips.
What you’ll love: It has a two-ply nylon/mesh liner to help smooth and support. It features soft, flexible microfiber that moves with the body. The crotch is made of cotton, so it’s highly breathable and comfortable.
What you should consider: Some users noticed the waistband rolls down on occasion.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Diane & Geordi Fajas Colombiana Reductora Postparto Postpartum Body Shaper
What you need to know: The braless design of this shapewear makes it highly versatile while still providing plenty of control and support for the lower body.
What you’ll love: It features Powernet, a fabric with a highly durable weave. It lifts the butt, smooths the hips and slims the waist. The seams, zipper and lining are undetectable under clothing. It works well for everyday wear and is ideal for postpartum, post-C-section and post-liposuction use.
What you should consider: The sizes can run somewhat small, so it may be challenging to find the right fit.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Lesson learned from 'Song Exploder' leads Hirway to an album of his own songs
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. Hrishikesh Hirway is host of the podcast Song Exploder, which examines pop songs and artists. He talks to NPR's A Martinez about releasing an album of his own compositions. Transcript. A MARTINEZ, HOST:. Hrishikesh Hirway gets to talk to a ton...
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Ukraine negotiator says Abramovich an effective mediator with Russia, plays down poisoning report
Ukraine views billionaire Roman Abramovich, a mediator between Kyiv, Moscow, who helps to stop misunderstandings between the 2 international locations, Mykhailo Podolyak, Ukrainian negotiator, said Wednesday. He said that “it has been long known that he is an effective mediator between delegations, and partially moderates it so that there is not misunderstanding at the beginning,” throughout a televised briefing.
Podolyak dismissed as speculative conspiracy theories the experiences that Abramovich was poisoned weeks in the past. He mentioned such experiences had been meant to stress the delegations.
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US Forest Service issues updated guidance to manage future e-bike use
The U.S. Forest Service issued official guidance regarding how electric bikes, or motorized bicycles commonly called e-bikes, can be managed on grassland and national forest land.
The updated guidelines distributed Thursday, March 31, offer clarity on existing policies and provides guidelines for local Forest Service administrators who might be considering the expansion of e-bike access.
Currently, the agency allows e-bikes on all Forest Service roads that can be accessed by motorized vehicles, along with 60,000 miles of motorized trails, which make up 38% of all trails the agency manages.
The updated guidance allows e-bikes to continue to operate on all authorized roads and trails, and it highlights a process to evaluate future requests for expanded access on trails that are not currently authorized for motorized travel.
The process is expected to allow district rangers and forest supervisors to better serve their communities. Local districts will be able to make decisions with the local environment and community in mind.
The full Forest Service guidance can be read at FS.USDA.gov.
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