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CLARKSBURG, W.Va. – Gas prices across the country within the last month have been astronomical.
The situation of high gas prices began with the conflict between Russia and Ukraine at the end of February, and that’s when the price of crude oil skyrocketed.
According to AAA, the price of crude oil is starting to stabilize.
“What we’ve seen is crude oil prices stabilizing, and gas prices in West Virginia and throughout the country have as well,” said Jim Garrity, AAA Spokesperson. “In fact, in West Virginia, it’s about a penny cheaper today than it was a full week ago.”
Since speaking to Garrity, the prices have come down a little bit more.
But will the prices continue to drop?
Garrity’s answer: there are a few parts.
First, it takes a few days from the decrease in crude oil prices to see the same decrease at the pump.
“These stations, they buy their gasoline, and we’ve seen a dip in demand recently, potentially because of the higher prices. So, they’re still selling the gas they bought, maybe, when crude oil prices were a little bit higher,” said Garrity.
It also depends on what happens next in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
“Russia is one of the biggest oil exporters in the entire world, which is why we’ve seen such disruptions in the cost in the markets when it comes to oil,” said Garrity.
The last thing is summer travels driving up demand, and the “summer blend gasoline” is a more expensive mix.
“Summer additives are more expensive, which is why we tend to see between the summer-blend gasoline and more people driving, demand increasing, we tend to see prices go up in the spring and summer,” said Garrity.
If you want to save yourself a couple of bucks and also maybe your life, Garrity recommends an easy solution: slow down.
“Speeding, number one, puts you in harm’s ways, statistically, AAA has proven. It puts you at harm’s way for dying in a car crash,” said Garrity. “Number two, you’re burning fuel a lot less efficiently, every five miles an hour over 50 that you’re driving.”
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Middle School Softball: Tar Heel 15, Clarkton School of Discovery 12
CLARKTON – Gracey Edwards struck out 12 batters Tuesday, and her Tar Heel Lady Panthers built leads of 10-1 and 13-5 before holding on for a...
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PHOENIX – Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey refused to say Thursday if transgender people actually exist, twice dodging direct questions on the subject just a day after he signed legislation limiting transgender rights.
The Republican worked instead to defend his signatures on bills that bar transgender girls and women from playing on girls high school and women's college sports teams and barring gender affirming surgery for anyone under age 18.
When specifically asked if he believed that there “are really transgender people,” the governor paused for several seconds before answering.
“I’m going to ask you to read the legislation and to see that the legislation that we passed was in the spirit of fairness to protect girls sports in competitive situations,” Ducey said, referring to the new law that targets transgender girls who want to play on girls sports teams. “That’s what the legislation is intended to do, and that’s what it does.”
Asked again if he believed there are “actual transgender people,” he again answered slowly and carefully.
“I ... am going to respect everyone, and I’m going to respect everyone’s rights. And I’m going to protect female sports. And that’s what the legislation does,” Ducey said.
Ducey's response was “appalling,” according to the Arizona director of the Human Rights Campaign, a national civil rights group that advocates for equality for LGBTQ people. The organization worked to ensure families and transgender young people came to the Capitol to testify against the bills as the Republican-led House and Senate considered them this session.
“It's quite shocking that he can't even address trans people or even say that he thinks they exist,” Bridget Sharpe said.
Wednesday's signing of the two transgender bills and a third that bars abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy and is currently unconstitutional put Ducey right in the middle of two top issues national Republicans are highlighting in the runup to November's midterm elections.
Ducey also signed election legislation that minority Democrats said amounted to voter suppression by requiring longtime Arizonans to be thrown off the voter rolls if they did not prove their citizenship and residence location.
The governor leads the Republican Governors Association, which is charged with helping elect GOP chief executives in U.S. states. He in is the last year of his second term as Arizona governor and term limits bar him from seeking reelection.
The top Democrat in the state House, Rep. Reginald Bolding, called Wednesday “probably one of the darkest days we've seen in the history of Arizona."
“With the stroke of a pen, Gov. Ducey has hurled Arizona backwards to its ugliest past,” Bolding said Wednesday. “And today, he put in jeopardy pregnant people, transgender youth in danger and curtailed voting rights for people of color.”
Social conservative groups and the Arizona Republican Party praised Ducey's action. The Center for Arizona Policy, whose president shepherded the abortion and women's sports bills through the Legislature, called it a victory.
"Thank you, Governor Ducey, for taking a bold stand for women athletes, vulnerable children, and the unborn by putting your signature on (the bills) in the face of intense opposition from activists," Center for Arizona Policy president Cathi Herrod said in a news release she posted on Twitter.
She said the legislation protects the unborn, ensures a level playing field for female athletes and shows that “Arizona will do everything it can to protect vulnerable children struggling with gender confusion” by enacting the surgery ban.
Ducey said the surgery ban protects children from irreversible decisions.
“These are permanent surgeries of reassignment that are irreversible, and those discussions can happen once adulthood is reached,” he said.
The American Civil Liberties Association has vowed to sue over the surgery ban. U.S. Supreme Court precedent currently says women have a constitutional right to abortion until about 24 weeks of pregnancy, although it is considering whether to uphold a 15-week ban enacted in Mississippi and may overturn Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision enshrining a woman's right to choose.
Arizona joins 13 other states in enacting laws preventing transgender girls and women from playing on girls teams. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox vetoed a transgender sports ban in his state, saying it would harm transgender girls, but the Legislature overrode the veto. Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb also vetoed a sports bill, but lawmakers hope to override his action as well.
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Luxury NFT firm teams up with a world-leading photographer.
SINGAPORE, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- World-renowned photographer Nicolas Gerardin has partnered with pioneering platform 1of1 and ARTM Technologies to produce luxury NFTs based on his photography.
The NFTs will include rare and famous images by the French photographer who works with the world's top celebrities, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Jonas Brothers, Priyanka Chopra, Donatella Versace, James Franco, Daniel Radcliffe, Kendall Jenner, Lewis Hamilton, Karim Benzema, Paulo Dybala, Sofia Carson, and many more.
Gerardin's photographs have appeared on the front covers of leading international magazines and were recently hailed by Georgina Rodríguez in the Netflix special 'I am Georgina.' as "the best photographer in Europe."
1of1 is the first official luxury NFT platform for pioneering tech firm ARTM Technologies. It has already established numerous global partnerships with international luxury brands. ARTM is an ERC-20 token used to unlock NFTs, video streaming, metaverse, and gaming add-ons.
Co-Founder Craig Allard shared,
"We are very excited to be linking up with such an internationally-acclaimed photographer. His client list speaks for itself, and we can't wait to see what can be achieved in partnership with our 1of1 luxury NFTs. These will be based on his photographs, including some of his rare work and his more famous pieces. Some will involve experiences and special access to events and celebrities. Our pioneering technology is already changing the world of NFTs, leveraging blockchain technology with new use cases. This latest partnership will add another element to our work, and we look forward to announcing more details in due course."
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Oscars producer says police offered to arrest Will Smith
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oscars producer Will Packer said Los Angeles police were ready to arrest Will Smith after Smith slapped Chris Rock on the Academy Awards stage.
“They were saying, you know, this is battery, was a word they used in that moment,” Packer said in a clip released by ABC News Thursday night of an interview he gave to “Good Morning America.” “They said we will go get him. We are prepared. We’re prepared to get him right now. You can press charges, we can arrest him. They were laying out the options.”
But Packer said Rock was “very dismissive” of the idea.
“He was like, ‘No, no, no, I’m fine,” Packer said. “And even to the point where I said, ‘Rock, let them finish.’ The LAPD officers finished laying out what his options were and they said, ‘Would you like us to take any action?’ And he said no.”
The LAPD said in a statement after Sunday night’s ceremony that they were aware of the incident, and that Rock had declined to file a police report. The department declined comment Thursday on Packer’s interview, a longer version of which will air on Friday morning.
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences met Wednesday to initiate disciplinary proceedings against Smith for violations against the group’s standards of conduct. Smith could be suspended, expelled or otherwise sanctioned.
The academy said in a statement that “Mr. Smith’s actions at the 94th Oscars were a deeply shocking, traumatic event to witness in-person and on television.”
Without giving specifics, the academy said Smith was asked to leave the ceremony at the Dolby Theatre, but refused to do so.
Smith strode from his front row seat on to the stage and slapped Rock after a joke Rock made about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, when he was on stage to present the Oscar for best documentary.
On Monday, Smith issued an apology to Rock, the academy and to viewers, saying “I was out of line and I was wrong.”
The academy said Smith has the opportunity to defend himself in a written response before the board meets again on April 18.
Rock publicly addressed the incident for the first time, but only briefly, at the beginning of a standup show Wednesday night in Boston, where he was greeted by a thunderous standing ovation. He said “I’m still kind of processing what happened.”
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How Parallels work in MLB The Show 22
Get that high rarity.
If you played Diamond Dynasty in MLB The Show 21, you’re probably familiar with Parallels. Parallels are back for MLB The Show 22, and these offer players the ability to upgrade certain cards that can be used throughout the year. If you’re new to The Show, this concept could be a bit confusing. We can help, so let’s take a look at how Parallels work in MLB The Show 22.
Essentially, Parallels are added boosts for cards in MLB The Show 22. Each card in MLB The Show 22 can be “Paralleled,” in order to upgrade the ratings of the item.
In order to Parallel a card, one must play with that card throughout the various game modes in MLB The Show 22, whether it be offline Conquest play, or in Ranked Seasons. Playing with a card and doing well with it will yield PXP points. The more PXP is earned, the more you’ll be able to upgrade the card in MLB The Show 22.
Earning PXP will move a card towards the boost chain in MLB The Show 22. There are five tiers of Parallels: I, II, III, IV, and V. V gives the highest boost to a card in Diamond Dynasty. Plus, earning PXP will also be important for completing time-limited Missions for Featured Programs.
As far as the Parallel boosts go, these will be transferred towards all different modes in Diamond Dynasty. This also includes online co-op in MLB The Show 22.
Related: Online competitive co-op in MLB The Show 22, explained
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DeFine (DFA) traded 4.2% lower against the U.S. dollar during the 1 day period ending at 19:00 PM E.T. on March 31st. DeFine has a total market cap of $59.25 million and $32.49 million worth of DeFine was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. One DeFine coin can now be purchased for $1.05 or 0.00002306 BTC on major exchanges. In the last week, DeFine has traded 32.6% lower against the U.S. dollar.
Here is how other cryptocurrencies have performed in the last 24 hours:
- Tether (USDT) traded 0% lower against the dollar and now trades at $1.00 or 0.00002188 BTC.
- XRP (XRP) traded down 5% against the dollar and now trades at $0.82 or 0.00001791 BTC.
- Polkadot (DOT) traded 4.5% lower against the dollar and now trades at $21.50 or 0.00047011 BTC.
- Shiba Inu (SHIB) traded 5.7% lower against the dollar and now trades at $0.0000 or 0.00000000 BTC.
- Wrapped TRON (WTRX) traded 2% higher against the dollar and now trades at $0.0741 or 0.00000162 BTC.
- Lido stETH (STETH) traded 3.4% lower against the dollar and now trades at $3,269.73 or 0.07150489 BTC.
- EarnX (EARNX) traded 396,248.3% higher against the dollar and now trades at $0.0008 or 0.00000002 BTC.
- Bitcoin BEP2 (BTCB) traded down 2.7% against the dollar and now trades at $45,741.32 or 1.00030576 BTC.
- stETH (Lido) (STETH) traded flat against the dollar and now trades at $3,479.19 or 0.06807369 BTC.
- Internet Computer (ICP) traded down 4.1% against the dollar and now trades at $21.05 or 0.00046029 BTC.
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Jared Kushner is the first member of the Trump family to be interviewed by the January 6th select committee. Florida Representative Stephanie Murphy joins Katie Phang to discuss how it went.March 31, 2022
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RightShip launches Maritime Emissions Portal to accelerate ports and terminals’ clean air and decarbonisation initiatives
Yesterday, RightShip, a leading third-party risk assessment and due diligence organisation serving the ship-borne commodities industries, launches its new Maritime Emissions Portal (MEP), designed to help ports and terminal operators accelerate ship-based emissions reductions initiatives with more accurate and granular data.
The first sustainability assessment tool of its type, MEP is the first part of a planned broader Environmental Social Governance (ESG) solution for the ports and terminals sector from RightShip. As the nexus between land and sea in global supply chains, ports and terminals represent a major component in Scope 3 emission calculations for the global energy and commodities sectors.
Kris Fumberger, Head of Sustainability and Environment at RightShip, explains: “Vessels act very differently in a port compared to the open sea, which creates a distinct emissions profile. This is why we developed a port-specific methodology to help operators tackle the challenges specific to them. Local air quality, for example, is far more important when considering a vessel’s time at port versus at sea. Our ambition is for a zero-harm maritime industry and addressing portside emissions is an essential part of that.”
MEP combines sophisticated Automatic Identification System (AIS) movement data and RightShip’s proprietary vessel insight data to give users insights into their emissions inventory and air quality through heatmaps and filters including ship type, age, point of interest and emissions type.
Operators can then use this insight to inform decarbonisation and air quality initiatives, as well as helping them to meet reporting requirements in line with government and industry emissions reduction targets. The tool helps them to:
- Measure and track port shipping air emissions.
- Transparently meet reporting standards of regulations & initiatives.
- Give robust, dependable and flexible data.
- Address environmental and health concerns & pressure from stakeholders.
- Design port emission reduction and decarbonisation strategies.
- Attract sustainable financing.
As an ESG focused maritime digital platform, the product aligns with regulatory requirements including the National Pollutant Inventory (NPI), and Clear Air regulations. During development, MEP was reviewed by independent third-party industry experts from California Air Resources Board (USA); Ricardo Energy & Environment (UK) and the University of Delaware (USA).
Source: RightShip
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MYRTLE BEACH (WBTW) – Myrtle Beach boys basketball coach Craig Martin told News13 this afternoon he is leaving the Seahawk program after 13 seasons and will take the same position at Boiling Springs High School in the Upstate.
Just last month, former North Myrtle Beach football coach Matt Reel took the head coaching position there and former Myrtle Beach HS principal Zach McQuigg is there now too.
Martin won nearly 200 games and took the Seahawks to the state finals during the 2020 season. He also got to coach his son Xavier this past season before he heads off to Anderson University.
Martin told News13 this was a move for his family and that they enjoy the Upstate. He said he’ll miss all the players, coaches, and folks he worked with on the Grand Strand.
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Murphy calls for replacing Russian oil with renewable energy in case of potential ban
Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy (D) said on Sunday that if the U.S. decides to ban Russian energy imports, he would like to see the gap in energy production filled with renewable energy on top of domestic fossil fuel production.
Fox News Channel’s chief legal correspondent and “Fox News Sunday” anchor Shannon Bream asked Murphy for his thoughts regarding the U.S. energy supply during an interview.
Bream noted that prominent figures like fellow Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin, who represents the coal-rich state of West Virginia, have called for increased oil and gas production.
“If prices go up, then you are naturally through the market mechanisms going to have more U.S. production. Joe Manchin represents a coal state. I represent a state that’s going to have a lot of wind power online very soon and so my preference would be to try to fill in that gap with renewable energy,” said Murphy.
Murphy noted that if Europe bans Russian energy imports, the gap in its energy sector will almost certainly need to be filled in with U.S. energy products such as liquified natural gas.
“I would just want to make sure that in the United States, if we’re gonna have to fill in what we lose in Russian gas, that’s not just from West Virginia coal. That’s also from Long Island Sound wind power,” he added.
–Updated at 12:04 p.m.
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Iowa students could use state funds to pay private school tuition under a bill passed Wednesday by the Iowa Senate.
Republican supporters of the proposal said school changes during the COVID-19 pandemic had engaged parents, bringing renewed focus to school choice and parental control. Sen. Amy Sinclair said it was elitist and “borderline racist and classist” to restrict private school attendance only to those families who can afford it out-of-pocket.
“There is no one-size-fits all when it comes to student success,” Sinclair, R-Allerton, said. “Only parents… should be the ones to have the opportunity to determine their child’s educational future.”
Senate File 2369 is an amended version of Gov. Kim Reynolds’ education proposal. It would allow some public school students to use some of their per-pupil state funding allocation toward tuition or other educational expenses at a private school.
Reynolds said she would “continue to be optimistic” about the bill’s chances to pass the House, where a similar proposal failed last year.
“Every day, when I talk to parents, it underscores how important it is to give parents the choice in their child’s education, to pick an environment that’s conducive to them,” Reynolds told reporters Wednesday morning. “And it shouldn’t just only be available to individuals who have the resources to do it. That is fundamentally wrong.”
Students who have an individualized education plan (IEP), or families who make under 400% of the federal poverty line would be eligible to use public funds to transfer to a private school.
The bill also requires schools to share all class materials and student records with parents. Parents would need to give written consent before a student engages with any “sexually explicit material,” a term the bill defines at length.
Senate Democrats objected vehemently to the bill, focusing primarily on the private school scholarship component. Senate Minority Leader Zach Wahls, D-Coralville, said the bill would drain funding from public schools.
“The idea that we would take away resources from public education to improve how we educate our students is out of touch… Why on Earth would we give private schools our taxpayer dollars when they don’t have the commitment or the responsibility of educating all Iowa students?” Wahls asked.
Democrats proposed several amendments, including one that would remove the private school scholarships entirely. Another Democratic proposal would allow the scholarships to stay, but it would require the same transparency standards for private schools as public schools and charter schools.
Sen. Herman Quirmbach, D-Ames, asked why parents would have “fewer rights” in private schools, which would not be subject to many of the transparency requirements the bill sets for public and charter schools.
Sinclair responded that nonpublic schools had the same requirements for teacher licensure, but that the transparency requirements were not needed as parents already had more control of private schools.
“Nonpublics are governed by parents,” Sinclair said. “Parents are the ones determining what happens in that school.”
All Democratic amendments failed on the Senate floor.
The Senate passed the full bill by a vote of 31-18.
What comes next?
History might repeat itself at the Iowa Capitol.
Reynolds proposed the private school funding program and changes to Iowa’s charter school process in 2021. She used now-familiar lines in her 2021 Condition of the State address, rallying for “school choice,” including for those without the financial means to attend private schools.
Both chambers passed the proposed charter school changes, allowing private groups to create charter schools outside the bounds of the local school district. But the other half of Reynolds’ proposal – the private school half – faced challenges.
The Senate passed a bill on private school scholarships in the early weeks of last year’s legislative session. That bill, Senate File 159, allowed only students in underperforming districts to use state funds to transfer to a private school using some per-pupil funds.
The House considered the scholarships in a subcommittee, but never moved further on the proposal.
This January, Reynolds again called for parent choice in education.
The newly amended governor’s bill faces an uncertain future in the House, where lawmakers moved a different bill on school transparency, without scholarships, on Tuesday night. The House has taken little action on the private school scholarships this year.
Read more at IowaCapitalDispatch.com.
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PM Modi to address 5th edition of 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' today
By ANI | Published: April 1, 2022 05:42 AM2022-04-01T05:42:32+5:302022-04-01T05:50:02+5:30
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the students and their parents on Friday in the fifth edition of the 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' event.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the students and their parents on Friday in the fifth edition of the 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' event.
In the annual event, PM Modi will interact with the students, parents and teachers across the nation and overseas. In the event, the Prime Minister talks about examination stress and related questions.
Amid the anticipation ahead of the event, Prime Minister Modi on Wednesday said that he is "looking forward to the programme".
"The enthusiasm towards this year's Pariksha Pe Charcha has been phenomenal. Lakhs of people have shared their valuable insights and experiences. I thank all those students, parents and teachers who have contributed. Looking forward to the programme on 1st April," tweeted PM Modi.
PM Modi also shared snippets of a series of videos on his YouTube channel from his previous interaction during Pariksha Pe Charcha. These videos cover a wide gamut of issues pertaining to student life especially related to exams.
The fifth edition of the annual event will be held in New Delhi in a town-hall interactive format from Talkatora Stadium at 11 am. Crores of students, teachers and parents from India and abroad will be participating, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan had said earlier.
"Pariksha Pe Charcha is a much-awaited annual event in which the Prime Minister responds to questions related to examination stress and related areas posed by students in his uniquely engaging style in a live programme," Dharmendra Pradhan had said.
Terming Pariksha pe Charcha, a public movement, the Minister outlined the importance of this year's Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) in wake of the country coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic and exams shifting back to offline mode. Underlining the importance of initiatives like PPC in building the knowledge-based economy of the 21st century, he said that PPC is becoming a formal institution through which Prime Minister interacts directly with the students.
He informed that select students across the country will also visit Raj Bhawans to watch the event in the presence of the state Governors.
He also expressed confidence that state governments across the country will also encourage the participation of students, teachers and parents.
The Minister mentioned that PPC will be streamed, not only across India but also in other countries reaching out to the Indian diaspora. He also called for support from the media in making this program a mass movement and ensuring stress-free exams for the students.
( With inputs from ANI )
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Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR) Stock Moves -1.08%: What You Should Know
In the latest trading session, Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR) closed at $13.73, marking a -1.08% move from the previous day. This change was narrower than the S&P 500's 1.57% loss on the day. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 1.56%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 0.09%.
Heading into today, shares of the company had gained 15.09% over the past month, outpacing the Business Services sector's gain of 4.53% and the S&P 500's gain of 5.37% in that time.
Palantir Technologies Inc. will be looking to display strength as it nears its next earnings release. The company is expected to report EPS of $0.04, unchanged from the prior-year quarter. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $443.3 million, up 29.91% from the prior-year quarter.
PLTR's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $0.20 per share and revenue of $1.99 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of +53.85% and +28.85%, respectively.
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Which coffee maker with a grinder is best?
The smell of fresh coffee is one of life’s greatest pleasures. What makes it even better is a coffee maker with a grinder that grinds the beans as you need them for perfect flavor every time.
When you can’t decide whether you want to have coffee or espresso, the Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine is a good choice for both.
What to know before you buy a coffee maker with a grinder
Type of grinder
A coffee maker with a grinder can come with one of two types of grinders: blade or burr.
- Blade: Blade grinders are the most economical choice and the simplest to operate. Two or more blades spin to grind the coffee. These blades get the job done, but they can produce inconsistent results. Some coffee beans come out finely ground, while others might remain nearly whole.
- Burr: Grinders are the choice of coffee connoisseurs. Two abrasive grinding surfaces called burrs rub the coffee together between them to grind it. This type of grinder is more expensive, but the results are more consistent and produce a delicious cup of coffee every time.
Drip coffee vs. espresso
Once you decide which type of grinder you want your coffee maker to include, you’ll need to decide whether you want drip coffee or espresso. This is largely a matter of preference, but it’s also a matter of time. Drip coffee can be made with less hands-on time, but espresso requires more attention.
In addition, drip coffee makers make hot coffee for a crowd, but espresso makers can only produce enough for one or two drinks at a time. Espresso is stronger and may not be to the taste of casual coffee drinkers.
Capacity
The capacity of your coffee maker varies depending on whether or not it produces drip coffee or espresso, as well as the size of each of these machines. It’s possible to get a single-serve drip coffee maker with a built-in grinder, and you can also find espresso machines that pull two or more shots at once.
Which you select depends on the number of coffee drinkers in your household, plus the amount of counter or storage space you have. Large espresso machines take up more real estate than a simple drip coffee maker.
What to look for in a quality coffee maker with a grinder
Grind settings
When you’re investing in a coffee maker with a grinder, make sure it has enough grind settings to suit your tastes and the coffee you’re making. If you aren’t particular, a single grind setting may work for you, but for those who like to vary the strength of their coffee, look for different settings such as extra-fine, fine, medium, medium-coarse and coarse. These allow you to customize the strength and flavor of your brew.
Carafe
Carafes are most common with drip coffee makers. Coffee brews directly into a carafe, which keeps it hot for hours. The benefit of a carafe is that the coffee won’t continue to cook on a heated plate.
Timer
There’s nothing quite like waking up to the smell of freshly brewed coffee. The best coffee makers with grinders come with a timer that can be programmed the night before to freshly grind beans and brew coffee before you get out of bed.
Auto shutoff
The auto shutoff feature is great for those days when you sleep through the alarm (and the sound of coffee grinding). It’s a safety feature that also protects your coffee from burning and ruining the pot.
Water filter
High-quality coffee makers use filtered water to preserve the subtle flavors of the coffee without interference from any minerals or additives in tap water. If you don’t want to use bottled water to make coffee, look for a coffee maker that features a built-in water filter.
How much you can expect to spend on a coffee maker with a grinder
The price range for coffee makers with grinders is wide and depends on the type of coffee you make, the grinder and other features. Expect to spend $70-$600 or more.
Coffee maker with grinder FAQ
Do freshly ground beans really make a difference?
A. Yes. Different coffee varieties have subtle differences in flavor and even texture that are lost when beans are ground and prepackaged in the grocery store. These grocery store ground coffee beans can be months old, and even sealed, they begin to lose their subtle flavor quickly. Grinding only the amount of beans you need each day for coffee ensures that the freshness, flavor and aroma of your coffee is preserved.
Grinding your own coffee at home also allows you to control the fineness of the grind so you can customize your cup to your specific tastes.
How do you store coffee beans?
A. Coffee beans begin to deteriorate in the presence of moisture, air and light. To keep them fresh longer, invest in an opaque, airtight canister. Store this canister in a cool, dark place (i.e. a cabinet or the top shelf of your fridge). Don’t leave coffee beans out on the counter or next to the stove. The light and heat will cause them to break down quickly.
Without storage in an airtight container, your coffee beans will only last for a week or two before losing their flavor.
What’s the best coffee maker with grinder to buy?
Top coffee maker with grinder
Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine
What you need to know: This produces coffee shop-quality espresso drinks in your own kitchen.
What you’ll love: The temperature is easy to control for perfect brewing every time. The grinder is easy to operate and clean, and this machine comes with both drip coffee and espresso capabilities. It also has a hot water dispenser and an automatic shutoff.
What you should consider: Plastic parts inside the machine make this less sturdy than its commercial counterparts.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Sur La Table
Top coffee maker with grinder for the money
Black + Decker 12-Cup Mill and Brew Coffeemaker
What you need to know: This machine is easy to use and produces a delicious cup of coffee.
What you’ll love: The filter and grinder are integrated for mess-free brewing. It also takes already-ground coffee, if needed. You can customize the strength of your brew with simple programming, and the automatic shutoff feature is available. This is good for a crowd, with a 12-cup capacity.
What you should consider: If you break the carafe or any other parts, you need to order directly from the manufacturer.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
Worth checking out
Cuisinart DGB-400 Automatic Grind & Brew Coffeemaker
What you need to know: This coffee maker works well in small kitchens.
What you’ll love: Coffee beans are ground just before brewing for the freshest cup of coffee. It can be programmed for a hands-off morning cup.
What you should consider: There’s only one grind size.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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The conservative media organization The Daily Wire announced plans to invest $100 million to create programming for children to counter "woke media companies."
The move follows Disney's opposition to Florida’s Parental Rights in Education act — which critics have dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill — which was signed into Florida law this week. The law restricts discussion about sexual orientation or gender identity in classrooms. A group of over a dozen students, parents, educators and advocates filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state’s Board of Education.
The Daily Wire said Wednesday it plans to roll out live-action and animated children's entertainment. It also will spend another $100 million on similar content for adults. The programming is scheduled to launch on The Daily Wire's subscription streaming service in spring 2023.
"Americans are tired of giving their money to woke media companies who hate them," Daily Wire CEO Jeremy Boreing said in a statement. "They're tired of giving their money to woke media companies who want to indoctrinate their children with radical race and gender theory. They want to do more than just cancel them. They want alternatives."
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FRESNO, Calif., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Well Done Moving, Inc. once again shows its appreciation for its local community by offering a moving discount to first responders.
Well Done Moving created this initiative to express appreciation for our local First Responders by offering discounted moving services for the month of April. Sales Director, Lindsey Beasley states, "The success we've experienced is directly attributed to the amazing people of our community. As a family-owned, Fresno-based company, we are proud to be able to give back to a community that has entrusted us with their valuables for over a decade".
First Responders can take advantage of this opportunity within the Fresno, Madera, Kings, and Tulare counties.
Well Done Moving strives to actively give back to the local community by creating and participating in philanthropic events such as Moving Neighbors in need, Assisting Creek Fire evacuees, and supporting Habitat for Humanity by moving residents into their new homes.
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By Darlene Superville | Associated Press
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden marked Transgender Day of Visibility on Thursday by denouncing “hateful bills” being passed at the state level as the White House played host to “Jeopardy!” champion Amy Schneider, the first openly transgender winner on the popular quiz show.
Schneider met with second gentleman Doug Emhoff, who joined Rachel Levine, the assistant health secretary and the first openly transgender federal official to be confirmed by the Senate, for a conversation with transgender kids and their parents.
Schneider used the moment in the Washington spotlight to speak out against bills affecting transgender people.
“They’re really scary and some of them in particular that are denying medical services to trans youth, those are, those are lifesaving medical treatments,” Schneider told reporters. “These bills will cause the deaths of children and that’s really sad to me and it’s really frightening.”
Biden, in a brief video message, said that “the onslaught of anti-transgender state laws attacking you and your families is simply wrong.” The president said his administration “is standing up for you against all these hateful bills. And we’re committed to advancing transgender equality in the classroom, on the playing field, at work, in our military and our housing and health care systems.”
The administration announced several actions to make the federal government more inclusive for transgender people and said the Health and Human Services Department will be the first agency to fly a trans pride flag. The steps come as Republican leaders have advanced state measures targeting transgender people as part of a broader push to stoke culture wars heading into a critical election season.
The administration said the federal government will become more inclusive for transgender people, including through the use of a new “X” gender marker on U.S. passport applications, beginning on April 11, and new Transportation Security Administration scanners that are gender-neutral.
It is working to expand the availability of the “X” gender marker to airlines and federal travel programs and will make it easier for transgender people to change their gender information in Social Security Administration records.
Visitors to the White House complex soon will also be able to choose an “X” gender marker option in the White House Worker and Visitor Entry System, which is used to conduct screening background checks.
At airports, changes will be made to screening scanners along with the introduction of the use of an “X” for travelers going through Precheck who do not identify as male or female. Transportation Security Administration agents will receive new instructions on how to make screening procedures less invasive and will work with airlines to promote acceptance of the “X” gender marker.
“Jeopardy!” star Schneider spoke of “being a trans person out there that isn’t monstrous and isn’t threatening and is just a normal person, like we all are,” and said “the more that people like me can be seen, the harder it is to sustain the myths that are … kind of driving a lot of this hate and fear.”
In his video, Biden said there is work still to be done to end “the epidemic of violence against transgender women of color and girls of color” and to ensure that transgender seniors “can age with dignity.” He called anew on Congress to pass the Equality Act to help transgender people around the world “live free from discrimination and violence.”
Biden tried to reassure any transgender person who is struggling, telling them to remember that “you’re not alone.”
“You’re so brave. You belong. And we have your back,” Biden said.
The administration’s actions follow recent steps at the state level to limit activity by transgender people. At least 10 states have banned transgender athletes from participating in sports at all levels in a way that is consistent with their gender identity.
In Texas, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, who is seeking reelection, has ordered the state’s child welfare agency to probe reports of gender-confirming care for kids as abuse.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican who is running for reelection and considering a 2024 presidential bid, on Monday signed into law a measure that bars instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade. The law has drawn intense national scrutiny from critics who argue it marginalizes LGBTQ people. Republicans and advocates of the law argue that discussion of these topics should be between parents and their children.
Associated Press writers Meg Kinnard in Columbia, South Carolina, and Colleen Long and Ben Fox contributed to this report.
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USDA forecasting higher food, grocery costs in 2022
(Gray News) - It looks like elevated food prices are going to continue this year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The USDA released its Food Price Outlook for 2022 and predicted the cost of groceries would continue to increase to as much as 4%.
According to the Consumer Price Index, grocery and supermarket food prices were already 8.6% higher in February than last year and up nearly 1.5% from January to February in 2022.
As reported by the Associated Press, prices for U.S. consumers have continued to jump recently, leaving families facing the highest inflation rate since 1990.
“We’re getting into this situation where we have spiraling inflation,” said Jay Hatfield, CEO of Infrastructure Capital Advisors. “Inflation in one area drives inflation in another.”
Currently, the CPI reports all food categories are increasing in price other than fresh vegetables. Last year, the beef and veal categories had the most significant price increase of 9.3%, and the fresh vegetable category had the smallest at 1.1%. However, no food categories decreased in price in 2021.
Poultry prices are also expected to increase up to 7%, with egg prices predicted to increase up to 3.5% in 2022.
Overall, grocery store and supermarket food purchases are expected to increase up to 4%, with restaurant purchases or food away from home forecasted to increase up to 6.5%, according to the USDA.
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How to destroy magical barriers in Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands
Tear down those walls of magic.
You may have come across magical barriers in your travels across the Wonderlands. These barriers block your path and often prevent you from accessing collectibles like Lucky Dice and Shrine Pieces. There is a way to bring these barriers down and obtain the treasures on the other side. Unfortunately, you have to make your way through a good chunk of the campaign before you are able to do that. Here is how you can destroy magical barriers in Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands.
Before you can break these barriers, you first need to reach the part of the game where you are getting out of the Nocean. This comes after completing the Drowned Abyss section of the game and receiving the ability to see the invisible bridges. After all of that, you will go to Karnok’s Wall. This is where you will meet the NPC named the Wastard. At this time, you will also get the Son of a Witch main quest.
The Son of a Witch quest will take you all over Karnok’s Wall. When you meet the Wastard, he will tell you that he knows how to destroy the magic barriers but you will first need to help him get his body back before he can teach you how to do it. Go through Karnok’s Wall to the very top where you fight the Wastard’s body in a boss fight. When he is defeated, the Wastard will have his body back and you will learn how to destroy barriers. Next to all the barriers in the Overworld, you will see pedestals. Interact with the pedestals after this quest to destroy the barriers and get the treasure on the other side.
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Many highly sought-after defensive linemen recruits have chosen Clemson to be their home, and a top-25 recruit in the class of 2023 may be joining that group.
According to Hayes Fawcett of On3, five-star defensive lineman Peter Woods has narrowed down his potential school list to Clemson, Alabama, Florida and Oklahoma. Woods is ranked as the No. 22 recruit in the nation and the No. 4 defensive lineman, according to On3 Consensus.
Poised to be a defensive tackle in college, Woods is a 6-foot-4 265 pounder from Thompson High School in Alabaster, Ala. He finished his junior season with 11 sacks, 92 tackles and 26 tackles for loss while playing on the inside and the edge.
If Woods chooses Clemson as his school, the Tigers will gain a potential immediate-impact player along a defensive line that could lose all of its starters after next season. Both Bryan Bresee and Tyler Davis will likely move on to the NFL, creating an opening for Woods to become a wrecking ball for the Tigers’ defense.
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Wapsie Valley Class of 2022 member Michael Sorenson, whose favorite activity in high school has been FFA, is exploring his possible futures.
“I don’t have many plans because I’m weighing all options,” he said, “but if I don’t find something, I think I will work for about a year or so to take time to think of all the possibilities and find my career path.”
He is the son of Steve and Kim Sorenson and brother to Jacob and Ben Sorenson.
He has been active in FFA for about three years.
“I have always enjoyed agriculture by participating within the FFA,” he said. “It’s always been interesting to learn more about what farmers have to do in order to make everything work for just one family. In addition to learning, participating in activities such as growing different types of plants and working with your hands is something that was very prominent and enjoyable within the FFA.”
Among his best high school memories was a field trip to Iowa City.
“One of my favorite memories has to be the trip we made this year to Kinnick Stadium at the University of Iowa,” he said. “Being able to see the entire stadium was really cool as well as learning more about the process the University has to take to get one football game ready.”
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Bideford have now gone seven games without a win in Western Counties West after going down 13-10 to visiting Tiverton. Tiverton, who included former Bideford player Mark Schofield in their line-up, came back from 10- down to win the game.
Callum Stone, the former South Molton stand-off, kicked a penalty 15 minutes from time to put Tiverton ahead for the first time in the game.
Bradley Goaman, the Bideford team manager, felt it was a game that got away rather than one Tiverton won.
“It was a game we should never have lost,” said Goaman.
“We were in complete control of the game in the first half, but did not take our chances to score more tries, which was very disappointing.
“There were times when we had people in the clear, so we were creating chances. I would be more worried if we were not creating them .
There were more chances to score in the second half, but we never took them. Quite frankly we were poor in the second half.
Bideford took the lead through a penalty from Reece Pearn after 10 minutes.
Oscar Carter-Burns scored from a driving maul on the half hour with Pearn kicking the conversion for a 10-0 lead.
Tiverton hit back with a try and scored another in the second half to drew level with an hour played.
Stone’s 56th minute penalty was the last scoring action of the match.
Bideford lost Alex Priest soon after the restart with a head injury that may prevent him playing at Truro this Saturday. Connor MacMillan impressed on his debut.
Barnstaple ’s torrid time in the existing National Two South continued as they lost 36-5 away to Leicester Lions.
It’s 17 defeats on the reel now for Barnstaple, who are rock bottom in the table with just 10 points earned all season.
Not for the first time on the road this season, Barnstaple took an early lead. Flanker Ryan Smale went over in the seventh minute for a 5-0 lead.
When Barum gave away a penalty try, which cost Ryan Lee 10 minutes in the sin-bin, the Lions went ahead and by half time had a 22-5 lead on the board. Three more tries followed after the break.
Barnstaple are at home to Barnes this Saturday.
Devon One leaders South Molton were left high and dry without a game as lowly Buckfastleigh could not raise a side to visit Unicorn Park.
Molton have no game this Saturday, which will give second-placed Exeter Saracens the chance to close the gap on them to a point if they defeat Plymouth Argaum.
Torrington, who had team-raising problems of their own, are due to entertain Totnes.
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Two people died in a fire Thursday in Morgan Park on the Far South Side.
The fire broke out at a home near Homewood Avenue and Edmaire Street, Chicago fire officials said.
Two males died in the fire, officials said, adding that the blaze was extinguished by 7 p.m.
The cause of the fire was under investigation.
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Call of Duty League veteran Anthony ‘Methodz’ Zinni has been playing for years, but revealed he still needs to be more consistent as an in-game leader to take Boston Breach to the next level.
Methodz has had a rough go ever since the CDL formed back in 2020. He spent two years on Toronto Ultra, where the team did win their home series in Modern Warfare, but struggled overall.
As the game transitioned back to 4v4 with Black Ops Cold War, Zinni only saw the starting roster for Stage 1 and spent the rest on the bench.
Fast forward to 2022, Methodz is leading the newly-founded Boston Breach, and even though the team is thriving, the star AR revealed he needs to be a better voice for the team.
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In an exclusive interview with Dexerto, Methodz reflected on Boston’s initial start and how it was rocky. The vet mentioned being the IGL (in-game leader) for this young lineup, which he thinks needs some improvement.
When asked about being the IGL, Zinni knows sometimes it can be rough. “I’m definitely inconsistent when it comes to the IGL role and I’m still working to get that consistency.”
Even though Methodz has never been shy to voice his opinion, as seen through his appearances on The Flank in 2021, it’s a different type of talking he’s getting used to.
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“I’ve been pretty vocal in my career. I don’t think I’ve ever been the main vocal leader, so it’s an adjustment.”
Methodz is confident that if he can lead his young gunner and get the comms clear, then there is nothing stopping them from being a force in the league.
Boston Breach entered Major 2 as the third seed and defeated the LA Guerrillas in their opening match. You can check out how Methodz and the rest of the squad are doing by visiting our CDL hub, with all the latest updates from the league.
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UK farmers call for weedkiller ban over Parkinson’s fears
By Claire Marshall & Malcolm Prior
BBC Environment & Rural Affairs Team
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Some British farmers are calling for a ban on the UK production of toxic weedkiller Paraquat, saying studies suggest it could be a factor in the onset of Parkinson's Disease. It comes as hundreds of US farm workers pursue a legal case against its manufacturer, alleging it knew the risk and failed to warn them.
Andy Pollard was once a farm manager who could leap into his tractor cab. But now his limbs are rigid and his body contorts with spasms. He has advanced Parkinson's Disease, and can no longer control his own movements.
He spent decades spraying herbicides on his land and, unaware of any danger, didn't use protective equipment.
"Paraquat was a really good thing to use - or so we thought," his wife Sue says. "Andy would be driving around the fields and the spray would be going everywhere."
She had thought it was a coincidence that the only people she knew with Parkinson's were farm workers, then read about the potential connection with the chemical.
"Why hasn't it been regulated and stopped?" she asks. "We've got a lot of people in the same situation."
Paraquat was first manufactured in the UK in the early 1960s and is sold globally - 377 companies have registered it for sale.
It is one of the world's most popular and effective herbicides, millions of farmers have used it to kill weeds. But it is also one of the most dangerous and has caused thousands of poisoning deaths.
Its manufacturer Syngenta says claims of a link between Paraquat and Parkinson's are not supported by scientific evidence, stating it has undergone more than 1,200 safety studies.
Andy regularly visits a Dorset farm run by charity Countrymen UK, founded by Julie Plumley after her father John was diagnosed with Parkinson's.
The 30-acre working farm sells beef and lamb. In the yard, instead of tractors is a fleet of mobility scooters. "The farmers come here not because they're ill," Julie explains, "but because they want to get on with living."
Parkinson's Disease is believed to be the world's fastest-growing neurological condition. It affects neurons in a specific area of the brain called the substantia nigra.
It is degenerative, gradually leading to tremors and stiffness in the limbs. Global studies show rural, agricultural areas often have higher rates of the disease.
Julie explains her childhood farm was owned by the local council, so her father had to meet certain conditions. "He had to use chemicals, because if you got too many dock leaves or thistles, they could take money away from you. Paraquat was the pesticide all the farmers used."
He would carry a backpack filled with the chemical and spend hours hand-spraying the fields. "He would have his sleeves rolled up, his arms bare, the liquid dripping down."
John developed the disease in his 40s and always believed there was a connection to the chemicals. His suspicion deepened when his neighbour Ken Barnes was diagnosed around the same time - he was also in his 40s and had also been using Paraquat for years.
Ken now visits Julie's farm. He has a twinkle in his eye, but his clarity of speech has gone. "It's a horrible disease," says his wife Sue. "It's taken his life away."
She says its manufacture in the UK and export should be stopped. "I wouldn't want my son, who's got farming qualifications, ending up like his father."
Paraquat has not been authorised for use in the EU since a court ruling in 2007. That is still the case in the UK after Brexit but it is still made - under the brand name Gramoxone - at Syngenta's plant in Huddersfield. It is exported to countries such as the US, Japan and Australia, with a fifth of exports going to the developing world.
In the US, nearly 900 farmers and field workers have joined forces to sue the manufacturer, claiming not only is there a link between Paraquat and Parkinson's, but that Syngenta has deliberately hidden the health risks from the authorities.
Syngenta rejects the claims made in the remaining multidistrict litigation case, which is due to come to court later this year.
The company's most recent financial statement shows that the company has already paid $187.5bn into a settlement fund. But it said the company believes that all of these claims are without merit and the payment is simply to keep the claims from going any further.
Toxicologist Prof John Heylings worked for Syngenta and its predecessor companies for more than 20 years. After retiring, he turned whistleblower, and has given evidence as an expert witness in the US legal action.
He said farmers who used it without protective equipment, damaging their skin, should be worried. "If they went out the next day and actually used it again, and the next day, you could absorb more Paraquat through the skin, into the blood and then into the brain," he says.
"The issue is really does it actually cause Parkinson's when it gets into the brain? That's one of the key issues around the whole exposure. And if this chemical does cause Parkinson's, who is responsible?"
There is no scientific consensus and many conflicting studies on any possible association between Paraquat and Parkinson's.
In the UK, research charity Cure Parkinson's said exposure was "a well-recognised environmental risk factor" but Parkinson's UK said studies show "a small increased risk" at most.
In the US, a 17-year-long study found Paraquat contributed to Parkinson's onset and progression. And research by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences - part of the US Department of Health - found people who used Paraquat developed Parkinson's two-and-a-half times more often than non-users.
But there are scientists who believe Syngenta is putting profit before product safety and public health.
Prof Heylings has a Syngenta regulatory strategy document from 2003 written while Paraquat was still being used by UK farmers. Its author acknowledges a growing number of studies "citing a correlation between incidence of Parkinson's Disease and herbicide use, including Paraquat".
He explains: "Syngenta are trying to influence researchers who are working on Paraquat and also influence the direction of the research because the last thing Syngenta wants is a big blow up on Parkinson's. So the strategy was to downplay anything to do with the potential neurotoxicity of Paraquat that could lead to Parkinson's."
It said: "In our view, Jon Heylings is technically not qualified to comment on Paraquat and Parkinson's Disease. He is certainly not aware of Syngenta's research on the issue, which was mostly conducted from 2008 onwards, after he left the company. We spent tens of millions of dollars investigating Paraquat and Parkinson's disease - and this figure doesn't include the monetary value of internal expert time."
In a statement, Syngenta said it had invested hundreds of millions of dollars over the product lifetime to ensure its safety.
"Paraquat has been the subject of more than 1,200 safety studies submitted to, and reviewed by, regulatory authorities around the world. Recent thorough reviews performed by the most advanced and science-based regulatory authorities including the United States and Australia continue to support the view that Paraquat is safe."
Photos by Claire Marshall
See the full story on Countryfile on BBC1 at 17:30 BST on 3 April and afterwards on the iPlayer.
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SUISUN CITY (CBS13) — It’s another instance where people may be paying more than they expected because they don’t check the receipt.
This time, when a viewer noticed she was being charged more than the posted price at Suisun City’s Walmart, she decided to reach out and call Kurtis.
READ MORE: New Housing Community In Stockton Aims To Get Veterans Off The StreetsJocelyne von Strong says it’s been a reoccurring problem: food items that aren’t the same at checkout as the posted price. She sent CBS13 photos proving it: a two-pack of cream cheese advertised as $2.00 but a receipt that says $2.88.
Jocelyne says she brought it up with the checkout clerk the first time, but then it happened again a few weeks later. After it happened a third time, she says she was told by the customer service desk to file a complaint online.
READ MORE: Loud Sound Heard Near Union Mine High School Prompts Brief Lockdown“Well, frankly, I think there should be an investigation,” she said. “I don’t think that just going to them and saying ‘hey, there’s a problem’ is working.”
We reached out to Walmart and a spokesperson explained that the company is “always working to keep up with pricing changes,” an issue driven partially by inflation. In addition, the spokesperson noted that every store deals with thousands of barcodes each day, so sometimes one falls through the cracks.
Still, it’s worth double-checking those receipts. Each county’s weights and measures department is responsible for keeping stores honest on advertised prices. So if you realize you’re getting overcharged and the store won’t do anything, file a complaint with the department.
MORE NEWS: Student Accused Of Stabbing Another Student At Sierra Oaks K-8 SchoolA county’s weights and measures department can do undercover stings, spot inspections and fine stores for bad practices. They can even turn cases over to the district attorney for prosecution.
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TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) _ SuperCom Ltd. (SPCB) on Thursday reported a loss of $5.4 million in its fourth quarter.
The Tel Aviv, Israel-based company said it had a loss of 32 cents per share. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 1 cent per share.
The traditional and digital identity solutions provider posted revenue of $3 million in the period.
For the year, the company reported a loss of $10.1 million, or 38 cents per share. Revenue was reported as $12.3 million.
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SANDUSKY COUNTY, Ohio — A former employee of the Ohio Veterans Home (OVH) in Sandusky was arrested after he was accused of taking explicit photos of residents and sexually assaulting one of them.
On Wednesday, officers of the Ohio Veterans Home Police Department took David Valentine, a nurse's aide, into custody. According to the Erie County Jail, he has since posted bond.
The investigation began Friday, March 25, when the department received a phone call from an employee at the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services reporting an allegation that Valentine had taken and electronically shared explicit pictures of OVH residents.
On Tuesday, March 29, OVH officers, along with investigators from the Ohio State Highway Patrol, interviewed Valentine.
He initially denied all accusations. Due to their nature, however, Valentine was removed from resident care and placed in an assignment without contact with residents while the investigation continued.
That day, Officer Aaron Bramel with the OVH police department identified a possible witness. That person agreed to help, and told Bramel they had seen the pictures.
On Wednesday, March 30, Bramel interviewed Valentine again. According to police, during that interview, Valentine admitted to taking explicit pictures of three residents, and identified them by name. He then went on to admit that he had sexually assaulted one of the residents on two separate occasions.
All of these alleged acts took place between November and December of 2021, Valentine told police.
He awaits arraignment on felony charges.
OVH representatives said Thursday that they have notified the family members of the residents impacted, and are taking steps to ensure victims have access to counseling and other support.
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TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) _ SuperCom Ltd. (SPCB) on Thursday reported a loss of $5.4 million in its fourth quarter.
The Tel Aviv, Israel-based company said it had a loss of 32 cents per share. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 1 cent per share.
The traditional and digital identity solutions provider posted revenue of $3 million in the period.
For the year, the company reported a loss of $10.1 million, or 38 cents per share. Revenue was reported as $12.3 million.
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Marvel Cinematic Universe's latest superhero is not, in the conventional sense, either "super" or a "hero," but he does have an unorthodox ailment and a weird skill-set to separate him from mere mortals. His name is Morbius, and while watching his origin story, you may get the feeling that somewhere in the cinematic multiverse, wires got crossed.
The film begins with a helicopter, transporting a cage to the sort of mist-shrouded isle you half expect King Kong to be inhabiting. But Dr. Michael Morbius (Jared Leto) is looking to capture smaller game as he approaches the mouth of a cave, hobbling with difficulty on two crutch-like canes.
Positioning himself behind the wires of the cage, he slices open the palm of his hand and, as a roar of batwings echoes from inside the cave, murmurs to the copter pilot "if you're gonna run, do it now."
A rare blood disease treated with a bit o' bat
It's tempting to say "consider yourself warned," but the film's first hour or so, while unremarkable, is decently crafted.
Born with a rare blood disease, Michael Morbius has spent his entire life working on two things — a cure, and origami paper-folding. Natch, it occurs to him to fold together bat and human DNA.
Because the FDA would be unlikely to approve human trials, he and his beautiful co-researcher Martine (Adria Arjona) head in a cargo ship for international waters off the coast of Long Island in the company of eight thuggish mercenaries — think bloodbags — and once Morbius has been injected with bat DNA, it's just a matter of time before things go vampiric.
Let it be said that some side-effects from dabbling in "chiropter-y" are less ghastly than others. Bat DNA evidently gives you great cheekbones and abs to go with increased strength and speed.
Less salutary effects include new fangs that sprout from his gums with decades of decay baked in, and claws that erupt from his fingers pre-filthed. I mean, sure...why not? Except this is a man whose hair has the kind of sheen that comes from brushing it three times a day.
One other thing: he now needs to drink human blood every six hours. Happily, on his way to declining a Nobel Prize, Dr. Morbius invented "artificial blood," though that only fools his system for a while.
Color coded smoke effects for a Jekyll and his Hyde
If you're expecting a conventional Marvel movie, you should be aware going in that what Director Daniel Espinoza and his writers have come up with is more a horror flick with Marvel bells and whistles.
That means Leto's Morbius gets purplish smoke effects to go with those fang-baring snarls as he's riding air currents in subway tunnels, while the similarly afflicted Hyde to his Jekyll – a schoolboy chum played as an adult by an amusingly hopped-up Matt Smith, gets blue-ish vapor trails and snappier lines.
But there isn't much tension to their story. Or logic. At one point, Morbius overhears some counterfeiters passing fake $100s, and commandeers their printing press to make what appears to be an artificial-blood machine — because the technologies for fake-bills and fake-blood match up? Maybe that works better in a comic book.
Bat guys everywhere you look
Speaking of which, when the DC Extended Universe first announced that Twilight star Robert Pattinson would play the lead in The Batman in their corner of the superhero multiverse, it seemed like a nice inside joke — from Vampire-teen to Bat-man. But now that the Marvelverse has Leto going full Dracula, it seems as if the casting maybe could've gone the other way 'round.
Leto is as persuasively haunted by the dark side of vigilantism as Pattinson was, and as a result of corporate positioning, is maybe more determined to avoid being a villain. Not unlike Venom, Morbius was a bad guy when he first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man comics, back in the 1970's. He needs to be at least an anti-hero now, if a franchise is to be built around him.
But bad guy/bat guy...who's to say? As the trailers reveal, another DC bat-guy, Michael Keaton, shows up in his non-batty baddie Marvel persona Adrian Toomes, just to mess with the heads of anyone trying to keep cinematic universes straight.
But bloodlines will have to be clarified in more robust "Morbius" episodes to come, this origin story being merely adequate, and by Marvel standards, slightly anemic.
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Punjab Assembly to have one-day special sitting today
By ANI | Published: April 1, 2022 04:53 AM2022-04-01T04:53:03+5:302022-04-01T05:00:18+5:30
Speaker Punjab Vidhan Sabha has convened a one day special sitting of the first session of the 16th State Assembly on Friday, said the Punjab government on Thursday.
Speaker Punjab Vidhan Sabha has convened a one day special sitting of the first session of the 16th State Assembly on Friday, said the Punjab government on Thursday.
"Under second proviso to Rule 16 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha (Punjab Legislative Assembly), the Speaker has been pleased to call the Punjab Vidhan Sabha, which was adjourned sine-die on March 22, 2022, to meet at 10.00 A.M on Friday, April 1, 2022, in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha Hall, Vidhan Bhavan, Chandigarh," said notice by the government.
"Speaker Punjab Vidhan Sabha has convened a one day special sitting of the first session of the 16th State Assembly on Friday i.e. April 1, 2022, at 10.00 am. Live proceedings of this session would be available on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube Handles of Punjab Government and CMO," the government of Punjab tweeted on its official Twitter handle.
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TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) _ SuperCom Ltd. (SPCB) on Thursday reported a loss of $5.4 million in its fourth quarter.
The Tel Aviv, Israel-based company said it had a loss of 32 cents per share. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 1 cent per share.
The traditional and digital identity solutions provider posted revenue of $3 million in the period.
For the year, the company reported a loss of $10.1 million, or 38 cents per share. Revenue was reported as $12.3 million.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon workers in Alabama appear to have rejected a union bid in a tight race, according to early results on Thursday. But outstanding challenged votes could change the outcome.
In New York, union supporters have the edge in a count that will continue Friday morning.
Warehouse workers in Bessemer, Alabama, voted 993 to 875 against forming a union. The National Labor Relations Board, which oversees the election, said that 416 challenged votes could potentially overturn that result. A hearing to go through the challenged ballots will occur in the next few days.
Meanwhile, in a separate union election in Staten Island, New York, the nascent Amazon Labor Union is leading by more than 350 votes out of about 2,670 tallied.
The close election in Bessemer marks a sharp contrast to last year, when Amazon workers overwhelmingly rejected the union.
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“This is just the beginning and we will continue to fight,” said Stuart Appelbaum, president of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union, which is organizing the union drive in Bessemer, at a Thursday press conference. “Regardless of the final outcome, workers have shown what is possible. They have helped ignite a movement.”
Appelbaum said RWDSU will be filing objections to how Amazon handled the election but declined to be specific. He also took the opportunity to lash out at current labor laws, which he believes are rigged against unions and favor of corporations.
“It should not be so difficult to organize a union in the United States," he said.
If a majority of Amazon workers votes yes in either Bessemer or Staten Island, it would mark the first successful U.S. organizing effort in the company's history. Organizers have faced an uphill battle against the nation’s second-largest private employer, which is making every effort to keep unions out.
In New York, the ALU has led the charge to form a union along with Chris Smalls, a fired Amazon employee who now heads the fledging group. Turnout for the in-person election was unclear but Smalls was hopeful of victory.
“To be leading in Day One and be up a couple hundred against a trillion dollar company, this is the best feeling in the world,” Smalls said after the conclusion of Thursday’s counting.
While Smalls’ attention has been focused on securing victory in New York, similar efforts in Alabama also weighed heavily.
“I’m not too sure what’s going in Alabama right now, but I know that the sky’s the limit if you can organize any warehouse,” he said, noting that the vote in Alabama could well end up differently. “I hope that they’re successful. I don’t know what’s going on yet, but we know we show our support and solidarity with them.”
The warehouse in Staten Island employs more than 8,300 workers, who pack and ship supplies to customers based mostly in the Northeast. A labor win there was considered difficult, but organizers believe their grassroots approach is more relatable to workers and could help them overcome where established unions have failed in the past.
John Logan, director of Labor and Employment Studies at San Francisco State University, said the early vote counts in New York has been “shocking.” ALU has no backing from an established union and is powered by former and current warehouse workers. The group had also filed for a union election after getting support from about 30% of the facility's workforce, a much lower percentage than what unions usually seek.
“I don’t think that many people thought that the Amazon Labor Union had much of a chance of winning at all,” Logan said. “And I think we’re likely to see more of those (approaches) going forward.”
Though RWDSU is currently lagging behind with challenged ballots outstanding, Logan said that election was also remarkable because the union has made a good effort narrowing its margin from last year’s election.
After a crushing defeat last year, when a majority of workers voted against forming a union, RWDSU is hoping for a different outcome in the Bessemer election, in which mail-in ballots were sent to 6,100 workers in early February. Federal labor officials scrapped the results of the first election there and ordered a re-do after ruling Amazon tainted the election process.
The RWDSU said election there had a turnout rate of about 39% this year, much smaller than last year. Appelbaum blamed the low numbers on high turnover — he believes thousands of people who worked for Amazon in January and were on the official list to be eligible to vote either quit or were fired. He also believes that an in-person election, which the RWDSU had asked for, would have made a difference
Amazon has pushed back hard in both elections. The retail giant held mandatory meetings, where workers were told unions are a bad idea. The company also launched an anti-union website targeting workers and placed English and Spanish posters across the Staten Island facility urging them to reject the union. In Bessemer, Amazon has made some changes to but still kept a controversial U.S. Postal Service mailbox that was key in the NLRB’s decision to invalidate last year’s vote.
Both labor fights faced unique challenges. Alabama, for instance, is a right-to-work state that prohibits a company and a union from signing a contract that requires workers to pay dues to the union that represents them.
The mostly Black workforce at the Amazon facility, which opened in 2020, mirrors the Bessemer population of more than 70% Black residents, according to the latest U.S. Census data.
Pro-union workers say they want better working conditions, longer breaks and higher wages. Regular full-time employees at the Bessemer facility earn at least $15.80 an hour, higher than the estimated $14.55 per hour on average in the city. That figure is based on an analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau’s annual median household income for Bessemer of $30,284, which could include more than one worker.
The ALU said they don’t have a demographic breakdown of the warehouse workers on Staten Island and Amazon declined to provide the information to The Associated Press, citing the union vote. Internal records leaked to The New York Times from 2019 showed more than 60% of the hourly associates at the facility were Black or Latino, while most of managers were white or Asian.
Amazon workers there are seeking longer breaks, paid time off for injured employees and an hourly wage of $30, up from a minimum of just over $18 per hour offered by the company. The estimated average wage for the borough is $41 per hour, according to a similar U.S. Census Bureau analysis of Staten Island’s $85,381 median household income.
A spokesperson for Amazon said the company invests in wages and benefits, such as health care, 401(k) plans and a prepaid college tuition program to help grow workers’ careers.
“As a company, we don’t think unions are the best answer for our employees,” the spokesperson said in an emailed statement. “Our focus remains on working directly with our team to continue making Amazon a great place to work.”
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Associated Press staff writers Tali Arbel and Bobby Caina Calvan in New York contributed to this report.
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Tips From an IBS Doctor I Tried At My Next ULC Appts...Worth NOTING TOOLS. Cancer Can Not Kill Me - The Difficult 2nd Part is How to Kill Your Self Before Curing a Life Redeemed!! If They Call My Doctor For \"Epiderald Incisional Issues Relieved From Ultratarsals With \"No Nerve Involution?\" Can I SURVVE YUA, DR! People who suffered from even mild cases of COVID-19 face an increased risk of being diagnosed with diabetes within a year of recovering from the illness, a new study reports.
Researchers found that people who had COVID-19 were about 40% more likely to develop diabetes within a year after recovering, compared to participants in a control group. The likelihood of developing diabetes grew if the patient suffered from a serious infection that led to hospitalization or a stay in intensive care.
"What's surprising is that it is happening in people with no prior risk factors for diabetes" before becoming infected with COVID-19, said Ziyad Al-Aly, the lead author of the study.
These latest findings add to a growing list of studies showing that people who suffered from COVID-19 are at risk of facing other long-term health problems. Those include heart and kidney ailments and chronic fatigue.
Al-Aly also helped lead the study that showed the prevalence of cardiac issues in people who survived COVID-19 infections.
This newest study, published Monday in the Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology journal, analyzed data from more than 180,000 patients from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
The study's authors compared patients who tested positive for COVID-19 and survived the illness for more than a month with more than 4 million other people who didn't contract COVID in the same period. This data was also compared with another 4.28 million patients who were treated at the VA in 2018 and 2019.
The paper states that around 1% to 2% of people who have been infected with COVID will develop diabetes as a result. That may seem like a small number, but nearly 80 million people in the U.S. have had COVID, Al-Aly told NPR — meaning 800,000 to 1.6 million people developing diabetes who might not have otherwise.
"That translates to a really significant number of people with new onset diabetes in the U.S. and many, many more around the world," Al-Aly said.
Nationwide, approximately 34 million people had diabetes pre-COVID, according to Jorge Moreno, an internal medicine physician at Yale University who didn't work on Al-Aly's study. Doctors expect roughly 1.5 million new people to be newly diagnosed with diabetes each year during normal times, he told NPR.
What to look out for
This study shows that as a nation, more attention needs to be paid to the long-term effects of COVID-19, Al-Aly said. More vigilance can start at the doctor's office.
"We need to start treating COVID as a risk factor for diabetes," Al-Aly said, adding that each person who has come down with the virus needs to be screened.
Moreno told NPR he believes this study will create more awareness among general practitioners and endocrinologists, like himself, to screen patients who have had COVID for diabetes and other complications.
Those who've had COVID should also be closely monitoring their health and changes in their body, Moreno said, and should seek help at the first sign of an issue. Major symptoms for diabetes include increased thirst, frequent urination (which is not influenced by how much liquid consumed) and blurry vision. Major weight fluctuations are also a sign.
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National Weather Service confirms at least 7 tornadoes touched down in our area Wednesday night
Published: Mar. 31, 2022 at 6:22 PM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The National Weather Service in Mobile said its survey teams confirmed at least seven tornadoes touched down in the area Wednesday night and Thursday morning.
Three of those tornadoes were in Mobile County, and one was in Baldwin County. So far, those tornados have been ranked as EF-0.
The strongest tornadoes were an EF-1 in Choctaw County and an EF-1 in Greene County, Mississippi. Another EF-0 touched down in Perry County, Mississippi.
The findings are just the preliminary results and more surveys will be conducted on Friday.
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WASHINGTON — The House on Thursday passed a bill capping the monthly cost of insulin at $35 for insured patients, part of an election-year push by Democrats for price curbs on prescription drugs at a time of rising inflation.
Experts say the legislation, which passed 232-193, would provide significant relief for privately insured patients with skimpier plans and for Medicare enrollees facing rising out-of-pocket costs for their insulin. Some could save hundreds of dollars annually, and all insured patients would get the benefit of predictable monthly costs for insulin. The bill would not help the uninsured.
But the Affordable Insulin Now Act will serve as a political vehicle to rally Democrats and force Republicans who oppose it into uncomfortable votes ahead of the midterms. For the legislation to pass Congress, 10 Republican senators would have to vote in favor. Democrats acknowledge they don't have an answer for how that's going to happen.
“If 10 Republicans stand between the American people being able to get access to affordable insulin, that's a good question for 10 Republicans to answer,” said Rep. Dan Kildee, D-Mich., a cosponsor of the House bill. “Republicans get diabetes, too. Republicans die from diabetes.”
Public opinion polls have consistently shown support across party lines for congressional action to limit drug costs.
But Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., complained the legislation is only “a small piece of a larger package around government price controls for prescription drugs." Critics say the bill would raise premiums and fails to target pharmaceutical middlemen seen as contributing to high list prices for insulin.
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, said Democrats could have a deal on prescription drugs if they drop their bid to authorize Medicare to negotiate prices. “Do Democrats really want to help seniors, or would they rather have the campaign issue?" Grassley said.
The insulin bill, which would take effect in 2023, represents just one provision of a much broader prescription drug package in President Joe Biden's social and climate legislation.
In addition to a similar $35 cap on insulin, the Biden bill would authorize Medicare to negotiate prices for a range of drugs, including insulin. It would penalize drugmakers who raise prices faster than inflation and overhaul the Medicare prescription drug benefit to limit out-of-pocket costs for enrollees.
Biden's agenda passed the House only to stall in the Senate because Democrats could not reach consensus. Party leaders haven't abandoned hope of getting the legislation moving again, and preserving its drug pricing curbs largely intact.
The idea of a $35 monthly cost cap for insulin actually has a bipartisan pedigree. The Trump administration had created a voluntary option for Medicare enrollees to get insulin for $35, and the Biden administration continued it.
In the Senate, Republican Susan Collins of Maine and Democrat Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire are working on a bipartisan insulin bill. Georgia Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock has introduced legislation similar to the House bill, with the support of Sen. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York.
Stung by criticism that Biden's economic policies spur inflation, Democrats are redoubling efforts to show how they'd help people cope with costs. On Thursday, the Commerce Department reported a key inflation gauge jumped 6.4% in February compared with a year ago, the largest year-over-year rise since January 1982.
But experts say the House bill would not help uninsured people, who face the highest out-of-pocket costs for insulin. Also, people with diabetes often take other medications as well as insulin. That's done to treat the diabetes itself, along with other serious health conditions often associated with the disease. The House legislation would not help with those costs, either. Collins says she's looking for a way to help uninsured people through her bill.
About 37 million Americans have diabetes, and an estimated 6 million to 7 million use insulin to keep their blood sugars under control. It’s an old drug, refined and improved over the years, that has seen relentless price increases.
Steep list prices don't reflect the rates insurance plans negotiate with manufacturers. But those list prices are used to calculate cost-sharing amounts that patients owe. Patients who can’t afford their insulin reduce or skip doses, a strategy born of desperation, which can lead to serious complications and even death.
Economist Sherry Glied of New York University said the market for insulin is a “total disaster” for many patients, particularly those with skimpy insurance plans or no insurance.
“This will make private insurance for people with diabetes a much more attractive proposition,” said Glied.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "All or Nothing Evening" game were:
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden vastly overpromised Thursday when he told Americans they can expect savings of $500 a month by transitioning to renewable energy. It's possible they might save that much over a year, not per month.
Biden addressed the subject while announcing plans to order the release of 1 million barrels of oil per day from the strategic petroleum reserve for the next six months.
Biden is grappling with fallout from surging energy prices, including gasoline that has reached an average of $4.23 per gallon, after the United States banned imports of Russian oil and gas.
It’s unclear how much gasoline prices might dip from Biden’s new order, but the president did promise immediate savings from adopting renewable energy:
BIDEN: “If your home is powered by safer, cheaper, cleaner electricity like solar or heat pumps, you can save about $500 a month on average.”
People are also reading…
THE FACTS: Not so. The average person in the U.S. spends far less than that every month on electricity.
The average electric bill for homeowners was $115 per month in 2019, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Between 2009 and 2019, the average monthly electric bill for a U.S. homeowner never surpassed $120.
In a statement released to support his order Thursday, the White House predicted his energy plan would save people “$500 a year from using clean electricity like solar and heat pumps to power their homes.”
Earlier this year Biden himself promised to save “families an average of $500 a year by combatting climate change.” But in a fumble, he cast the savings this time as monthly. The White House corrected Biden’s remark in a transcript, making clear he meant to say the savings he predicted would be over a year.
Even yearly savings, though, would take years for homeowners to realize, given the upfront cost of installing solar panels and heat pumps in homes.
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STOCKTON (CBS13) — In the city of Stockton, on any given night, an estimated 140 veterans are forced to sleep on the streets.
On Thursday, the city celebrated a new housing community dedicated to cutting that number down.
READ MORE: Viewer Calls Kurtis After Paying More Than Advertised At Suisun City WalmartLiberty Gardens is a 74-unit housing community. From above, the brightly-colored building looks like any other massive apartment complex.
But inside, it’s much more. A man named Willie — and his twins — now call a three-bedroom unit at Liberty Gardens their home.
Willie served two tours in Afghanistan, and 90 days ago, he was sleeping on a friend’s couch. Today, he’s studying to be a nurse.
“It’s really worked out for me,” Willie said. “It works out for everyone.”
Travis Parker, an Air Force veteran, has settled into a one-bedroom unit at Liberty Gardens. He says it saved his life.
“I was on the verge of homelessness,” Parker said.
READ MORE: Loud Sound Heard Near Union Mine High School Prompts Brief LockdownStockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln turned out for the special ceremony celebrating the end of the second phase of building.
The $27-million project is paid for with city, state and federal grants. It’s a bright spot in a city where crime rates are high and homicides are also ticking up.
“This is exactly the kind of housing we need,” Lincoln said.
As for rent? That sits between $388 to $500 a month. The community has a computer lab, on-site behavioral health service and a preschool facility in place.
The mayor hopes other cities will follow suit.
“I think other cities and counties should take a close look at what we’re doing with housing here in Stockton,” Lincoln said.
MORE NEWS: Student Accused Of Stabbing Another Student At Sierra Oaks K-8 SchoolOfficials at Liberty Gardens say most applicants qualify for either Section 8 housing or veterans housing vouchers.
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A no-fly zone would give Russia ‘opportunity’ to attack US, Europe, says Ernst
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), the first female combat veteran elected to the Senate, said on Sunday that if NATO sets up a no-fly zone over Ukraine, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has requested, then Russia will have the “opportunity” to attack the U.S. or Europe.
“Once we engage with Russians directly, that does involve all of our NATO partners as well. This gives Russia the opportunity then to attack not only the United States but also others in Europe, and it’s a very tenuous situation,” Ernst said while appearing on “Fox News Sunday.”
Ernst praised Zelensky for making requests of the international community in the midst of Russia’s invasion of his country, saying it was what she should do as a leader. However, she said that the U.S. directly engaging with Russia “would be World War III.”
“What we can do is provide all the defensive mechanisms for President Zelensky and his armed services to provide their own protected airspace,” said Ernst. “And that starts, of course, with providing air platforms to President Zelensky, making sure that those pilots are able to protect their own airspace.”
Fox News Channel chief legal correspondent and “Fox News Sunday” anchor Shannon Bream noted that Ernst had recently written about the Budapest Memorandum on Security Assurances, a 1994 agreement that saw Ukraine give up its nuclear capabilities in exchange for security assurances from numerous countries, including the U.S., the United Kingdom and Russia.
Ernst, who sits on the Senate Armed Services Committee, said that the agreement was “no more than pieces of paper” to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Though Russia has violated the agreement, Ernst said the U.S. still needed to abide by it.
“These agreements, they need to mean something. But to Vladimir Putin, again, they’re just pieces of paper,” she said.
Updated at 12:03 p.m.
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Anti-social behaviour: Two million police reports go unattended
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Nearly two million anti-social behaviour reports have gone unattended by 34 police forces in England and Wales over the past three years, new figures show.
The figures were released to the Liberal Democrats, who accused the government of being "soft on crime".
They show that 55.2% of all anti-social behaviour incidents recorded between 2019 and 2021 were not responded to.
The BBC has asked the Home Office to comment.
Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey said the Conservative government had "let anti-social behaviour run rampant" after years of failing "to give police forces the officers or resources to tackle this scourge properly".
Funding for police forces in England and Wales has increased since 2016 after years of cuts, Home Office data shows.
In March, the government said it would allocate £150m over the next three years to help police and local authorities curb crime and anti-social behaviour.
It said previous rounds of funding had been invested in neighbourhood watch groups, increased CCTV and introducing wardens to undertake community engagement.
At the time, Home Secretary Priti Patel said the money would improve "the safety and security of areas blighted by crime".
In mid-2021, Prime Minister Boris Johnson set out further measures to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour including more electronic tagging of burglars after release.
But, according to the Lib Dems, "too many people feel unsafe just walking down their own streets".
"Priti Patel can try to sound tough on crime, but the facts speak for themselves," Sir Ed said. "The Conservatives are soft on crime and they are letting our communities down."
The Lib Dems used Freedom of Information (FOI) requests to obtain the figures.
They showed that, in six police force areas, officers did not even attend one in three incidents of anti-social behaviour.
Surrey had the worst record with just 27.7% of anti-social behaviour incidents attended by an officer, followed by Humberside (28.5%), Bedfordshire (30%), Hertfordshire (30.4%), Cambridgeshire (32.3%) and Avon & Somerset Police (32.7%).
Only 14 of the 34 forces had an officer attend half or more of the incidents they recorded.
Other findings include:
- About 1.6 million of the 3.5 million incidents of anti-social behaviour reported to 34 police forces were attended by an officer (44.8%)
- 630,244 incidents of anti-social behaviour of the 1,434,150 reported to 34 police forces in 2020 were attended by an officer (43.9%)
- The five police forces with the most reports of anti-social behaviour in the three-year period were the Metropolitan Police (1,006,063), Lancashire (219,087), British Transport Police (157,176), Northumbria (154,443) and West Yorkshire (138,349)
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Dego Finance (DEGO) traded down 4% against the US dollar during the 1 day period ending at 19:00 PM Eastern on March 31st. Dego Finance has a total market capitalization of $29.82 million and approximately $17.73 million worth of Dego Finance was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. One Dego Finance coin can now be purchased for $3.46 or 0.00007604 BTC on exchanges. In the last week, Dego Finance has traded 7.4% higher against the US dollar.
Here is how related cryptocurrencies have performed in the last 24 hours:
- Binance USD (BUSD) traded down 0% against the dollar and now trades at $1.00 or 0.00002193 BTC.
- Polygon (MATIC) traded 4% lower against the dollar and now trades at $1.62 or 0.00003552 BTC.
- Polygon (MATIC) traded 1% higher against the dollar and now trades at $1.65 or 0.00004286 BTC.
- Crypto.com Coin (CRO) traded up 5% against the dollar and now trades at $0.41 or 0.00001075 BTC.
- Dai (DAI) traded down 0% against the dollar and now trades at $1.00 or 0.00002194 BTC.
- Chainlink (LINK) traded 1.8% lower against the dollar and now trades at $16.92 or 0.00037138 BTC.
- Parkgene (GENE) traded flat against the dollar and now trades at $25.59 or 0.00045023 BTC.
- DREP (DREP) traded flat against the dollar and now trades at $1.96 or 0.00003398 BTC.
- DREP [old] (DREP) traded flat against the dollar and now trades at $1.96 or 0.00003399 BTC.
- FTX Token (FTT) traded 4.5% lower against the dollar and now trades at $48.91 or 0.00107359 BTC.
About Dego Finance
According to CryptoCompare, “DEGO adopts a modular combination design concept. Modularity refers to the combination of various elements of the product to form a subsystem with specific functions. We combine this subsystem as a universal module with other modules to create a new system with multiple functions and performance. In short words, each product can be regarded as a module. After a combination of different modules, a new product comes out, thereby achieving the effect of 1+1>2. LEGO bricks are the best example and inspiration for those modules. Every brick is plain and ordinary, but it generates endless possibilities when putting together. DEGO equals to LEGO in the DeFi world. Each DeFi protocol as a brick, It could be the stable coin(DAI), flash Loans(Aave, Compound), DEX exchanges(Uniswap and Balancer), derivatives( Synthetix), insurances (Nexus Mutual). Around these underlying protocols, we will build a new dapp to enhance the value of the DeFi, create diversified investment portfolios and generate substantial financial returns for users, and become the entrance to the future of financial services. “
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Home transactions sink 50 pct in Feb. on lending curbs, rising rates
SEJONG, April 1 (Yonhap) -- Home transactions in South Korea plunged more than 50 percent on-year in February amid tough lending curbs and rising interest rates, data showed Friday.
The number of homes changing hands nationwide stood at 43,179 units in February, down 50.4 percent from a year earlier, according to the data from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.
Compared with the previous month, however, the February tally was up 3.5 percent.
Home transactions in the greater Seoul area, which includes the western port city of Incheon and the adjacent province of Gyeonggi, nose-dived 66 percent on-year, with those in the rest of the country dipping 31.7 percent.
February's tumble in home transactions came amid tighter restrictions on mortgages and rising lending rates following the central bank's hike of the country's benchmark interest rate.
In an effort to curb rising home prices and household debt, the government has made it harder for homebuyers to take out mortgages.
In mid-January, the central Bank of Korea (BOK) raised its policy rate by a quarter percentage point to 1.25 percent, the third rate hike since August, in a bid to help tame inflation and household debt.
The ministry, meanwhile, said the country's new home permits swelled 17.2 percent on-year to 70,128 units in February.
Yet, the number of groundbreakings for new homes sank 36.9 percent on-year to 44,352 units in February, with that of unsold apartments and houses rising 16.2 percent to 25,254 units, according to the data.
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DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Daily 3" game were:
8-2-1
(eight, two, one)
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Daily 3" game were:
8-2-1
(eight, two, one)
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A former Yale administrative employee pleaded guilty on Monday of defrauding the university of more than $40.5 million by reselling electronics purchased with school funds over at least an eight-year period, according to court documents.
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THE GAME: The Angels beat the Milwaukee Brewers, 10-5, on Thursday afternoon at American Family Fields in Maryvale, Ariz.
PITCHING REPORT: Shohei Ohtani appeared as a two-way player for the first time this spring, listed in the lineup separately as the pitcher and the DH. Ohtani threw 65 pitches in 3-2/3 innings, allowing two earned runs and three runs. He was burned by a couple of plays that second baseman Jack Mayfield didn’t make. Ohtani struck out four and walked three. Ohtani said he was simply happy to get his pitch count up in his final start before Opening Day. “Everything is going really smooth,” he said through his interpreter. Manager Joe Maddon said he was encouraged that Ohtani’s velocity touched 99 mph, even in spring training. … Right-hander Jimmy Herget entered with the bases loaded in the fourth, and allowed one run to score on a sacrifice fly. He then pitched a scoreless fifth. Herget, who is in the running for one of the final bullpen spots, has allowed one run in 5-2/3 innings this spring. … Closer Raisel Iglesias gave up a two-run homer, the first runs he had allowed in four innings this spring. … Right-hander Kyle Barraclough pitched a scoreless inning, striking out two. Barraclough has allowed one run in five innings, with no walks and nine strikeouts.
HITTING REPORT: Justin Upton blasted a pair of home runs, a grand slam and a two-run homer. Upton also homered on Tuesday. He is 5 for 15 with one strikeout and 11 RBIs this spring. … Taylor Ward hit a drive into the right-center field gap that would have been an extra-base hit, but the bases were loaded and Jared Walsh, who was at first, had to hold up to see if the ball would be caught. Walsh only made it to second and Ward was credited with a single. In Ward’s next trip, he hit a fly ball to the fence in center. … Tyler Wade yanked a ground ball down the right field line and turned it into a triple. Wade later beat out a slow grounder for an infield hit. … Walsh had three hits, improving to 7 for 21 this spring. Walsh had said he’s traditionally a slow starter in spring training. … Ohtani was 1 for 3, with a single. … Matt Duffy was 2 for 2, improving to 6 for 9 in spring training… Mayfield hit his second homer of the spring.
DEFENSE REPORT: Mayfield couldn’t come up with a sharp grounder hit just to his left. Mayfield later made an error on a potential double-play ball that could have ended the inning. … Upton, playing left field, appeared to get a late start on a fly ball, but he made a sliding catch.
UP NEXT: Reds at Angels, Friday, 1 p.m. PT, Tempe Diablo Stadium, Bally Sports West, 830 AM
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On Monday, President Joe Biden unveiled his proposal for the next federal budget.
Though Congress has the final say in the annual budget, presidents create a proposal highlighting their fiscal priorities. Then, the president typically spends time advocating for their plan to the public, arguing for those priorities.
While promoting his latest proposal, Biden tweeted, “This year, my administration is on track to cut the deficit by more than $1.3 trillion… that would be the largest one-year reduction in the deficit in U.S. history.”
THE QUESTION
Would a $1.3 trillion reduction in the deficit be the largest single-year reduction ever?
THE SOURCES
THE ANSWER
Yes, if the deficit shrinks by $1.3 trillion this year, that will be the largest single-year reduction in history.
WHAT WE FOUND
Both the Federal Reserve and the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) track how much money the federal government takes in each year, and how much it spends. The Fed has records dating back to 1901, and the CBO dating to 1962.
If the government makes more than it spends, there’s a budget surplus. Since 1962, there have only been five years with a surplus, and none since 2001.
More commonly, the government spends more than it takes in. That’s a deficit, and it results in the U.S. borrowing money to make up the difference, which in turn adds to the federal debt.
According to the Fed and the CBO, the year in which the deficit shrank the most was 2013. In 2012, the budget was nearly $1.08 trillion in the hole, and in 2013, it was just under $679.8 billion. The deficit decreased by roughly $396.8 billion, more than in any other year in history.
If the deficit drops by $1.3 trillion in 2022 like Biden projected, it would indeed be the largest deficit reduction in American history, by a big margin.
The Fed and CBO track numbers on a fiscal-year basis, with the fiscal year ending on Sept. 30. So we won’t really know if Biden’s projections for 2022 are accurate until at least October.
But budget experts VERIFY spoke with agreed it’s likely the deficit reduction could wind up being more than a trillion dollars. However, they said that drop is mostly due to COVID-related spending programs expiring.
“It's not really due to any particularly aggressive policy action to, say, raise more revenue than we would have otherwise, or spend less. It's mostly just a factor of temporary things,” said Alex Muresianu, a federal policy analyst for the Tax Foundation.
“We had deficits that were over $3 trillion [in 2020], and one that was $2.8 trillion [in 2021]. That was as a result of a huge recession, and trillions of dollars that we were spending to fight COVID. So we will be dropping for sure. The deficit will be closer to a trillion dollars this year,” said Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a non-profit group. “But that doesn't come from policies to reduce the deficit.”
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BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. – Two Bridgeport baseball players signed to continue playing the sport at the next level.
Both Anthony Dixon and Ben McDougal signed with the Potomac State baseball program.
These players were a part of the Indians’ Triple-A state championship last Spring.
McDougal is going to be two-way player for the Catamounts, both pitching and hitting while Dixon looks to pitch and play first base.
Both players like what their future head coach, Doug Little, has to offer including setting players up to reach their goals at another program.
The winning culture at Potomac State is much like the one at Bridgeport which is another reason these two players want to continue their careers with the Catamounts.
“I mean he’s a winning coach, like coach Shields he’s a winning coach too and I would just really like to play for him. Another reason is I got hurt last year, my elbow, and he told me that I could get better and recover and I thought that would be the best for me,” Dixon said.
“He’s very intelligent about the game of baseball and like Anthony said, he has a winning record and he knows how to win and at the end of the day he likes to compete just as much as everyone else and that’s what drew me in. I always thought that I’d go to college to pitch and then when he opened up the idea of me hitting too, most guys that have reached out to me, they just wanted me to pitch and coach Little is giving me a chance to hit too so I figured I’d take it,” McDougal said.
These players with join teammate Cam Cole, who signed with Potomac State a couple of weeks ago.
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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.
For some homeowners considering a new air conditioning system, this California rebate can save them up to $7,000. Unlike solar incentives that require the homeowner to apply for the incentive with the State of California after the system is installed, the homeowner realizes the savings upfront with the TECH Clean California Initiative. The HVAC company that installs the system is then required to apply for reimbursement with the State.
To qualify, an electric heating and cooling unit must be installed by an approved HVAC company. Simon DeLaCerda, General Manager of Valley Air Conditioning and Repair has been installing these systems upon the launch and states, "I am pleased to offer the opportunity, we've seen incredible savings for homeowners and urge other homeowners to take advantage of this amazing deal".
The Switch Is On, is an educational campaign that has been launched to promote the TECH initiative and the benefits of home electrification. Learn more about the campaign through their site.
About Valley Air Conditioning
Valley Air Conditioning has over 52 years of experience in commercial and residential heating and air conditioning services in Fresno and the surrounding areas. They have been able to set themselves apart by continuing to build upon the foundation Tobbie Hopper set when he first started business in 1970 as a one-man shop. Valley Air Conditioning & Repair, Inc's goals have remained the same; to earn the trust of our customers by offering expert advice, quality services based on honorable intentions, never rushing to meet sales goals or quotas. It's one simple philosophy but many things have set Valley Air Repair apart over the years. For more information, visit https://valleyairrepair.com/
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How to choose the best baseball bat for your needs
Unless you play Major League Baseball, you have a choice when it comes to picking the material for your bat. Your options are wood, aluminum or composite. Each of these materials provides the player with a distinct set of advantages. Each also has an inherent set of drawbacks.
When shopping for a baseball bat, you must consider what your needs are and match the type of bat to those needs. A wood bat still has its place, even though aluminum and composite bats offer a performance advantage.
Wood baseball bats
Because of safety (and other) issues, the MLB only uses ash, birch and maple bats. If you want to play like a pro, this would be your bat of choice. It honors tradition and offers a little more safety, although a pair of quality batting gloves will come in handy to reduce the sting.
Wood baseball bats pros
- From a budget perspective, wood bats are appealing because of their lower cost.
- Wood bats are the best bat for training because they provide the most feedback. This helps the player improve their swing mechanics.
- Wood bats are safer because the bat doesn’t increase the ball’s velocity like other materials.
Wood baseball bats cons
- Wood bats break more easily than aluminum or composite bats.
- The sweet spot on a wood bat is smaller than it is on the other options.
- Wood bats are the heaviest type of bat, which means they are harder to swing and may be smaller in size, so they won’t provide as much plate coverage.
Best wood baseball bats
The Big Stick is certified for MLB play. It is made of maple and employs a heavier barrel, making it ideal for power hitters.
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Louisville Slugger Series 3X Ash Bat
This bat is from a trusted name in baseball. It is made of ash and has a natural finish. The large sweet spot and lighter weight make this a favorite.
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Wilson Sporting Goods Louisville Slugger
This 27-inch wood bat is cupped for reduced weight. The black design features red lettering so your bat is sharp looking and easy to identify.
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Aluminum baseball bats
Aluminum bats were introduced to college baseball in the early ’70s to cut down on the rising costs of replacing broken wood bats. Besides being more durable, aluminum is lighter than wood and provides more pop when hitting a ball. However, aluminum bats are not without their downsides.
Aluminum baseball bat pros
- Aluminum bats are best when they are new — there is no break-in period required.
- Aluminum bats have a larger sweet spot, which makes them ideal for a beginner who is having trouble hitting with any sort of power.
- Aluminum bats have a trampoline effect. When the bat makes contact, some of the energy is transferred to the ball, making it travel farther and faster than a ball hit by a wood bat.
- The lighter weight of an aluminum bat means they can be longer and larger, giving the player greater plate coverage and a faster swing.
Aluminum baseball bat cons
- Although an aluminum bat will rarely break, it can lose its pop over time. The more imperfections the bat gains from hitting balls, the more its performance deteriorates.
- Aluminum bats cost slightly more than wooden bats, but they are less than composite bats.
- With an aluminum bat, there is less feedback sent to the batter, so it can be harder for a beginner to develop proper swing mechanics.
Best aluminum baseball bats
Louisville Slugger Omaha USA Youth Bat
The Omaha USA youth bat features a one-piece construction. It feels solid in the batter’s hands and offers enhanced energy transfer. It has a cushioned leather grip for increased comfort and control.
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The lightweight construction of this bat gives the player increased speed, letting them get more power behind their swing. It has a cushioned grip and is approved for all associations that follow the USA Baseball standard.
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This affordable aluminum bat is for entry-level T-ball players. The ultralightweight design is suitable for ages 7 and under. It has a large sweet spot to deliver greater satisfaction and foster confidence.
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Composite baseball bats
A composite baseball bat is made of carbon fiber. These crystalline filaments are thinner than a strand of human hair but become remarkably rugged when twisted together. It is a lightweight material that has incredible strength. Some composite bats are made from a single piece of material, while others are two-piece items: a handle and a barrel. A two-piece bat is better for the average player because it doesn’t transfer as much vibration to the hands after a solid hit. Advanced players with greater speed and power, however, may opt for one-piece bats.
Composite baseball bat pros
- Composite bats are the lightest baseball bats available. This lets manufacturers make longer bats without increasing the weight so players have greater plate coverage.
- Since most composite bats have a two-piece design, they are less likely to sting a player’s hands.
- Composite bats have a larger sweet spot, which makes them best for inexperienced players.
- Over time, the trampoline effect increases on a composite bat.
Composite baseball bat cons
- Composite bats are not as durable as aluminum bats, and it is possible to break them.
- Compost bats cost more than wood bats and aluminum bats.
- A composite bat is not ready to go out of the box. You need to break it in. This process takes anywhere from 150 to 300 hits.
Best composite baseball bats
Louisville Slugger Meta BBCOR Bat
This is a high-end composite bat that is best for the serious player. It features a large barrel with a balanced design and a comfortable yet secure grip.
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Easton Ghost X Hyperlite Youth Bat
This composite bat from Easton is 29 inches long but only weighs 18 ounces. It has a large sweet spot and a balanced swing weight that makes it a good choice for beginners.
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This bat is available in five sizes ranging from 27-31 inches. It features an ultralightweight design to help young players succeed. The lower price adds value.
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Should you get a wood, aluminum or composite baseball bat?
For the average player, an aluminum bat wins out because it offers the best of all worlds. It has a large sweet spot, a lightweight design, and it is available at a reasonable price. However, if you have an unlimited budget, a composite bat might edge out an aluminum bat. A composite bat won’t help you hit the ball farther, but the larger barrel and lighter weight design could up your batting average. For players who want to perfect their swing mechanics, however, there is no better option than using a wood bat at practice.
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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.
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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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Newspaper headlines: 'April Cruel Day' as prices rise on 'Bleak Friday'
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- IS THIS WHY YOU AREN'T GETTING THE JOB?: The new world of computer-automated recruitment
- VIOLENCE, INTIMIDATION AND FEAR: The 'county lines' drug networks infiltrating rural areas
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President Joe Biden is naming actor Taraji P. Henson and the NBA's Chris Paul to a presidential advisory board on historically Black colleges and universities.
They are among nine men and nine women Biden is appointing to the President's Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities, the White House announced Thursday.
Several HBCU presidents, the president of United Airlines and the first Black woman to become administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency are among Biden's selections.
They will join Tony Allen, the president of Delaware State University, and Glenda Glover, the president of Tennessee State University, who are serving, respectively, as chairperson and vice chairperson of the board, which was established during the Carter administration.
Henson is a Washington, D.C., native who studied acting at Howard University, a historically Black school and the alma mater of Vice President Kamala Harris. Paul is a 12-time NBA All-Star with the Phoenix Suns and two-time Olympic gold medalist.
Besides Allen and Glover, the presidents of five other HBCUs will also join the board. They are Virginia State University, Norfolk State University in Virginia, Alabama State University, Prairie View A&M University in Texas and Dillard University in New Orleans.
Lisa Jackson, who became the EPA's first Black administrator in the Obama administration, and United Airlines President Brett Hart will also join the board.
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Biden also intends to appoint Paige Blake, a 20-year-old junior at Bowie State University, an HBCU in Maryland.
The White House said the administration has committed $5.8 billion in support to these historically Black colleges and universities through a combination of pandemic relief funding, grants and forgiving capital improvement debt.
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Lausanne, Switzerland, March 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Swiss financial intermediary and FinTech platform YOUHODLER announce the listing of the popular ApeCoin (APE) to the platform. As of today, all clients can buy, exchange, trade, lend and earn APE. Furthermore, YouHodler is offering a limited-time savings account interest rate of 30% APR for all APE deposits. These rates are available until April 30th. After that date, the interest rates will decrease to 3% APR plus compound.
What is ApeCoin (APE)?
ApeCoin (APE) is the native governance token that powers the APE ecosystem. The APE ecosystem includes two of the most popular NFT communities, the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) and the Mutant Ape Yacht Club (MAYC).
APE is an ERC-20 utility token that aims to incentivize the decentralized community. Furthermore, ApeCoin holders are said to govern themselves and the community with the help of the ApeCoin DAO - a decentralized autonomous organization. In the DAO, ApeCoin holders can vote on the evolution of the ApeCoin ecosystem and how it should be used.
Yuga Labs, the brains behind ApeCoin, say that APE utility will soon include using it for in-game purchases, merchandise, services, and events in the metaverse and ApeCoin ecosystem. Due to the popularity of BAYC and MAYC, ApeCoin has a volatile introduction to the world. For those looking to activate their crypto portfolio and play with this volatility, visit YouHodler today.
About ApeCoin
The APE Foundation is the steward of ApeCoin. It is not an overseer, but the base layer on which ApeCoin holders in the ApeCoin DAO can build.
The Foundation facilitates decentralized and community-led governance and is designed to become more decentralized over time. It is tasked with administering the decisions of the ApeCoin DAO and is responsible for day-to-day administration, bookkeeping, project management, and other tasks that ensure the DAO community’s ideas have the support they need to become a reality.
The goal of the APE Foundation is to steward the growth and development of the APE ecosystem in a fair and inclusive way. It utilizes the Ecosystem Fund, which is controlled by a multi-sig wallet, to pay its expenses as directed by the ApeCoin DAO and provides an infrastructure for ApeCoin holders to collaborate through open and permissionless governance processes.
About YouHodler
YouHodler FinTech platform is focused on crypto-backed lending with fiat (USD, EUR, CHF, GBP), crypto and stablecoin loans (USDT, USDC, TUSD, PAX, PAXG, DAI, HUSD), crypto/fiat, and crypto/crypto conversions The platform supports BTC, BCH, BNB, ETH, LTC, XLM, XRP, DASH, HT, REP, and other popular cryptocurrencies and tokens. User's digital assets are safely guarded with Ledger Vault's advanced custody and Fireblocks security options.
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How to get the Ghostface costume in Among Us
Ghostface slashes his way to Among Us, starting today.
There are many scary movie villains out there, but Scream‘s Ghostface is at the top of the list. To celebrate the release of the new film on home video, the villain is now featured in Among Us. Here’s how to get him.
This week from March 31, you can obtain the Ghostface costume in Among Us by simply logging in to the game. Yes, Ghostface is completely free. This promotion coincides with the DVD and Blu-ray release of Scream‘s 2022 sequel, which drops on store shelves on April 5. Make sure you log into Among Us before April 30 to nab the costume.
The character himself fits in well as a crewmate. One of the Imposter’s main weapons is a knife, and Ghostface revels in using this bloody object. He would totally be down to being the imposter in Among Us every time.
When Ghostface was first announced as a character in Among Us, Paramount Pictures uploaded a video with some of the cast of Scream (2022) playing the game alongside some content creators. This included Jack Quaid, Mason Gooding, ChilledChaos, 5Up, NoahJ456, Tina Kitten, and Kara Corvus. Quaid, who plays Richie in the movie, was successful as an imposter in the first round.
More character skins have been announced for Among Us, including Ratchet from the Ratchet & Clank series and Master Chief from Halo. Maybe more horror-themed characters are on the way too.
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Girls Soccer: West Bladen 4, Red Springs 2
RED SPRINGS – Senior Hannah Hester fired in 2 goals Tuesday night to lead West Bladen to a 4-2 Southeastern Athletic Conference girls soccer victory...
bladenonline.comRED SPRINGS – Senior Hannah Hester fired in 2 goals Tuesday night to lead West Bladen to a 4-2 Southeastern Athletic Conference girls soccer victory...
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In pictures: Behind the shop facade
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Maurice Dorfman ran Jeannette Fashions, a traditional haberdashery shop and the longest-surviving independent shop on Clapham High Street, south London.
His death, in February last year, aged 87, brought to an end a remarkable 60 years of family trading in the heart of Clapham.
And for the past 18 months, Clapham photographer Jim Grover has been piecing together Dorfman's life.
"More than 60 people have shared their stories, old photographs, and mementoes with me, such is the breadth and depth of affection for Maurice in the local community and the desire to help me create a fitting tribute," Grover says.
"He was still opening his shop, every day, in his 80s."
Dorfman's parents came from Jewish tailoring families - and in the late 1950s, the family moved into 20-22 Clapham High Street, an enormous four-storey building, five windows wide, with two shopfronts.
In the "swinging 60s", the first two floors were a dressmaking factory.
Dorfman delivered the dresses to London's fashion shops.
And the family lived above the business.
Grover photographed the objects and pictures he found on fabrics from Dorfman's shop.
And among the many items restored especially for the exhibition is an early 1960s Kodachrome slide showing Dorfman and his mother, Jeanette, with their Harley-Davidson motorbikes.
"This tribute to Maurice is also a piece of social history, bringing back memories of some of the popular pleasures of the 1960s such as motorcycling rallies, ballroom dancing, camping holidays, and sailing, all of which were a big part of Maurice's life," Grover says.
The death of his mother, in 1982, made Dorfman give up his job, as a cutter in the West End, and return to run the family business, which had been turned into Jeannette Fashions.
Catering to the needs of the numerous local seamstresses, costumiers, knitters, crocheteers and dressmakers, it thrived.
And some of Dorfman's customers from the 1980s still have their dress patterns.
"I had every type of fabric you could want," he told Grover, in 2016, "silks… satins… jacquards… wedding-dress fabrics… everything... anything.
"People used to buy the patterns and then they'd buy the fabric.
"I used to have to chain the pattern books to the table because people used to pinch the bloody books."
In the 60s, Dorfman's girlfriend was Margaret (pictured above, on the left), originally a dressmaker and seamstress, whom he met at a ballroom-dancing lesson in a small studio on the High Street.
And as part of this project, Grover tracked down her daughter, Anne (on the right), a successful wedding photographer, in the US.
"He was so kind," she said, "he included me in everything.
"When he took her to the theatre and romantic dinners I went too - my poor mother."
One of the many dog owners who made regular visits to Dorfman's shop told Grover: "He absolutely loved my dog and vice versa.
"I couldn't actually walk past the shop if I had the dog without being dragged in for a biscuit.
"He always had a biscuit for my dog and a sweetie for my son."
Following the death of his father, in 1992, Dorfman lived a modest life, alone for 30 years in the enormous flat above the shop, with few of the conveniences of modern life, such as central heating.
"His home is a beautiful time capsule from a bygone era," Grover says.
From the windows of his flat, Dorfman witnessed the profound changes to the High Street over six decades.
The photographs above show the junction with Aristotle Road, in the 1960s and this year.
Many contributors mentioned Dorfman's generosity and kindnesses in the local community - but reciprocal offers of help and support as he grew older were frustratingly rebuffed.
One customer made him a pair of fingerless mittens with the green wool that he stocked and remembers Dorfman asking what he was supposed to do with them.
Although after a while, he came to admit they were "actually pretty good".
Two bouts of cancer, his advancing age and the general challenges facing independent High Street shops gradually took their toll.
The annual rates bill alone exceeded the shop's sales, in its final years.
It was no longer a commercial enterprise - but Dorfman continued to open up every day, giving purpose to his life.
Stock levels dwindled and the shop became a pale shadow of its glory years.
"It was a bit run-down but it looked colourful and it looked exciting and you could go in there and you could feel comfortable," one of Dorfman's customers of many years said.
"The shop had a wonderful homemade feel to all of the various fittings," Grover says.
"I had never noticed the handmade clapper on the ceiling above his cutting room table - but someone who once worked there, back in the 1980s, told me that if the shop got busy, then Maurice would pull the cord which would bang the ceiling, summoning help from the home upstairs."
After Dorfman died, Grover filled the shop window with portraits of him - as a tribute and to communicate his death to the community.
"The display of affection for this man, and the recognition of the valuable role he had fulfilled in the community for so long, made me realise that I needed to do something more," Grover says.
"And so began my 18-month journey of discovery - an immense journey I never intended or anticipated and a journey filled with surprises and discoveries.
"But for me, Maurice was one of life's unsung heroes who richly deserves to be celebrated and recognised."
Behind the Shop Facade: The Life of Maurice Dorfman is at Clapham Library throughout April.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "All or Nothing Evening" game were:
03-06-12-13-16-17-18-19-20-21-23-24
(three, six, twelve, thirteen, sixteen, seventeen, eighteen, nineteen, twenty, twenty-one, twenty-three, twenty-four)
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West Central will be performing “30 Horrible Catastrophes of Middle School” by Kamron Klitgaard on Friday, April 22 and Saturday, April 23 in the West Central Auditorium at 7 p.m. each night. Tickets are $6 per person. Intermission will include refreshments.
A cast and crew of nearly 20 high school students, with a little help from the middle school, will enact the horror stories of middle school — dodgeball, flirting and body spray for men — while poking fun at teenage insecurities and superficial stereotypes, Director Elaine VandeVorde said. The usual cliques — the nerds, the jocks, the punkers — team up to demonstrate the “worst” catastrophes of their generation in this comedy about fitting in and finding acceptance.
“We hope you can ‘beat the bell’ and join us!” VandeVorde said.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Evening" game were:
4-1-9-1, FIREBALL: 1
(four, one, nine, one; FIREBALL: one)
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Evening" game were:
4-1-9-1, FIREBALL: 1
(four, one, nine, one; FIREBALL: one)
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "All or Nothing Evening" game were:
03-06-12-13-16-17-18-19-20-21-23-24
(three, six, twelve, thirteen, sixteen, seventeen, eighteen, nineteen, twenty, twenty-one, twenty-three, twenty-four)
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Orange Beach mayor pitches lodgings tax hike to fund city school system
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WALA) - Mayor Tony Kennon is pushing ahead with his vision for a city school system, promising to fund the project without hitting residents in the wallet.
Kennon told residents at a town hall meeting Wednesday that taking control of Orange Beach Middle-High School would cost the city about $36 million up front. The city also will take over the debt on Orange Beach Elementary School, which Baldwin County school system officials said is about $300,000 a year. In addition, Baldwin officials said, Orange Beach has agreed to pay $6 million to compensate the county school system for a renovation project at the elementary school slated to begin next week.
Kennon estimated that operating expenses would be $13 to $14 million a year. He total revenue would be about $18 million. The bulk of that would be $10 million to $12 million that a 3-percentage point increase in the city lodgings tax would generate.
“So it is not an ad valorem or property tax,” he said. “It’s not a sales tax. It will come off the beach.”
Kennon said those revenue figures do not include $1 million that the city already contributes to the public school system.
The Orange Beach City Council voted earlier this month to break away from the Baldwin County Public School System, taking education officials by surprise. The mayor told the town hall that a city-run school system will provide a number of opportunities that the schools currently don’t have. Those include:
- A chance for students to attend trade school programs without having to travel to other parts of the county.
- A customized curriculum with course offerings that the county school system does not offer.
- Higher pay for teachers, with a goal of making the city’s teachers among the highest-paid in the state.
- Incentive pay to reward great teachers.
- School calendar flexibility.
Kennon said the school system may even want to operate on a four-day schedule for students, allowing Fridays for teachers to catch up on paperwork and planning.
“We want to be best in the state of Alabama,” he said. “However, that is a very low bar. We want national recognition. We want to be more than 49th.”
Robert Stuart, who recently resigned his position on the Baldwin County school board and is one of the mayor’s choices to serve on the new city school board, said he believes education opportunities for children will improve.
“You look at in the state, some of the most successful schools academically are either private schools or city schools,” he told FOX10 News. “So that’s what we want to achieve.”
Concern over a proposed property tax increase killed a proposal for a city school system in 2014.
“It was the Hatfields and McCoys,” Kennon said. “It was very ugly, very divisive. And there are still people today with hard feelings toward others.”
But with locals facing no additional taxes, the plan appears popular.
“I would expect that the academics would probably improve a little bit more,” said Matt Wilson, the father of a son and daughter in high school. “I think we’ll have access to probably a few more teachers. Maybe some more coaches, and make things logistically a little easier to hire teachers, coaches and other administrative folks.”
The mayor is pushing an aggressive timeline. He said he hopes the council approves his five school board nominees next week. That board quickly would move to hire a superintendent, while city leaders negotiate the final details of the split with the Baldwin County Public School System by July 1. That would allow the new system to be in place in time for the next school year.
“That is essentially warp speed,” he said at the town hall. “Generally, this is an 18-month process. I would say 15 months would be fast.”
Nash Campbell, an attorney assisting with the creation of a new system, said nine months is the fastest he ever has seen it done.
Stuart said he believes the transition will be much smoother than the acrimonious secession of the Gulf Shores school system.
“I believe he (Kennon) used the term ‘a prenup,’” he said. “And so now, we just have to work out some of the smaller details.”
Kennon said a financial benefit for the Baldwin system also should ease the divorce. He said the county system will be in a position to get more money under the state’s complicated funding formula.
“So when we disappear (from the Baldwin system), that ratio changes for them to the better,” he said. “And they actually see a bigger paycheck from the state.”
Baldwin officials agree. Schools spokeswoman Chasity Riddick told FOX10 News that officials will not have precise figures until the two sides finalize the details of the split. But she indicated that the county system expects a “significant” boost in funding from the state after Baldwin loses the expensive Orange Beach real estate.
The net annual budget increase after accounting for changes in costs and revenue should be $6 million $10 million, according to the system’s preliminary estimates.
Renee Feinstein , who works as a nanny to two young children who one day will attend the Orange Beach schools, said Thursday that her own children had a positive experience in the Gulf Shores city school system next door.
“It worked out well for us,” she said. “We were close by the school there. The teachers, they were awesome.”
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Russia creates working groups to probe 'US-controlled' biolabs in Ukraine
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Moscow, April 1 A Russian parliamentary commission held its first meeting on Thursday, announcing the establishment of four ...
Moscow, April 1 A Russian parliamentary commission held its first meeting on Thursday, announcing the establishment of four working groups to investigate the alleged US-controlled biological laboratories in Ukraine.
The commission heard information from the Russian Defense Ministry on the investigation into biological research by American specialists in Ukraine, the Russian State Duma or the lower house of the country's Federal Assembly said in a statement.
During Russia's special military operation, the dangerous biological activities of the United States on the territory of Ukraine were revealed, Irina Yarovaya, co-chair of the commission and deputy chairperson of the State Duma, was quoted as saying by Xinhua news agency.
"Dangerous both for Russia and for Ukraine itself. We are talking about secret activities controlled by the US Department of Defense, with signs of the development of biological weapons," she said.
The four working groups will conduct a detailed analysis of all documents and facts, including at the expert level, the senior lawmaker noted.
"Today the commission has instructed the working groups on defense, security and international law to start working on materials on the involvement of Hunter Biden in the project in Ukraine, as well as an invitation for explanations from him and Victoria Nuland," Yarovaya said.
The investment fund Rosemont Seneca, currently managed by US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden, financed the Pentagon's military biological program in Ukraine, the Russian Defense Ministry said last week.
US Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland has admitted that "Ukraine has biological research facilities."
The Russian parliamentary commission, which was founded last week, will report its findings to President Vladimir Putin, the government and international organizations. The next meeting of the commission will be held on April 4.
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On Sunday, March 27, a woman was walking in the 1600 block of West Alps Drive around 5:30 p.m. when a man got out of a four-door Mazda, grabbed the woman, pulled her to an area between two houses, forced her to the ground and sexually assaulted her, Upland police said.
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HONG KONG, Apr 1, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - InvesTech Holdings Limited ("InvesTech Holdings", together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"; stock code: 1087.HK), a leading integrated smart IT solutions provider in China, announces its audited consolidated results for the year ended 31 December 2021 (the "Year").
During the Year, the Group continued to focus on its core business of the IT infrastructure system integration and the sales of smart office software solutions, with the majority of its revenue generating from the market in the People's Republic of China (the "PRC" or "China"). With operations gradually resuming normal in particular in the first half of the Year while capturing the surging demand in the market, the Group grew its sales considerably. During the Year, the Group's total revenue remained steady with a slight increase of approximately 3.3% to approximately RMB484.6 million (2020: approximately RMB469.1 million). Yet, certain deliveries were deferred due to late deliveries of goods by suppliers and urban lockdowns, which in turn led to a delay in the recognition of revenue, in addition, a sizable government contract was concluded during the Year, resulting in a 340.3% increase in total contracted sales backlog to approximately RMB802.9 million as compared to that of 2020. The Group's gross profit increased by approximately 11.3% to approximately RMB57.1 million (2020: approximately RMB51.3 million), broadly in line with revenue growth. Net loss for the year substantially narrowed to RMB21.0 million from the loss of RMB86.7 million in last year, mainly attributable to the absence of the recognition of an impairment of loan receivables and the impairment of goodwill in relation to the network system integration cash-generating unit for the Year.
Mr. Ringo Chan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of InvesTech Holdings, said, "Thanks to the favourable national policies, investment in IT-related industries began to soar. Meanwhile, the market for smart office solutions has seen explosive growth as companies have rushed to adapt to restrictions imposed to control the COVID-19 (the "pandemic"). During the Year, leveraging robust demand for IT infrastructure system integration and smart office software solution services in the Chinese market, the Group spared no effort to enhance its business development and achieved business growth."
Business Review
IT Infrastructure System Integration Business
The Group continued to expedite the development of its traditional IT infrastructure system integration business, which remained a major source of revenue during the Year. Leveraging its solid foundations in the industry and strong customer relationships, the Group's revenue from the IT infrastructure system integration segment increased by approximately 0.4% to approximately RMB448.6 million for the Year. In addition to strengthening its core competitiveness in the provision of a wide range of products and services through the traditional IT infrastructure system integration business, the Group also joined forces with various tech giants, with the aim of acquiring new clients through strategic alliances to deliver cutting-edge IT infrastructure solutions.
Smart Office Software Solutions Business
As office closures and work-from-home arrangements were adopted across various industries during the Year, demand surged for the Group's smart office software solutions and property technology ("PropTech") solutions, which operate with Internet of Things (IoT) technology. The number of orders for, and sales of, smart office software solutions increased significantly, delivering revenue growth of approximately 60.7% to approximately RMB36.0 million for the Year. During the Year, the Group also allocated more resources on its research and development team and centre located in Xi'an, the PRC. To further capture market opportunities, the Group will expand the scope of its services and continue to upgrade Virsical, its flagship smart office software solutions product.
Contract Awarded to the Group - Hong Kong Smart Library System Project
In September 2021, a government contract for the provision of a smart library system for the Hong Kong government's Leisure and Cultural Services Department with contract sum of approximately HK$693.1 million was awarded to an unincorporated joint venture, which was formed by the Group in proportion to the contribution of 70%. The project involves the design, supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, implementation, system support and maintenance of core library systems, alongside the provision of other services. The estimated project duration is from September 2021 to March 2026, with a warranty and maintenance period running until March 2036. The project is set to broaden the Group's revenue stream and expand its business in Hong Kong in coming years.
Outlook
Looking ahead, the Group will maintain the stable development of its IT infrastructure system integration business, with a focus on expediting the development of its smart office software business. The Group will also foster relationships and alliances with additional large enterprises to reach new customers while continuing its investment in the research and development centre in Xi'an, the PRC, to enhance its capabilities. In Hong Kong, the Group will continue to bid for and acquire public and private projects, and look forward to increased cooperation with government departments in the future.
In recent years, a number of technology giants have allocated immense resources to metaverse investments. Also, the pandemic has prompted the development of enterprise metaverse solutions, which deliver advantages such as increased access to talent, enhanced productivity and reduced operating costs. Taking the latest market development into consideration, the Group believes that it has entered the inflection point to the development of the up-and-coming global trend towards virtual experience, powering the enterprise metaverse with its IT infrastructure and software solutions. Currently, the Group offers a "hybrid" smart office solution allowing users to work partly in the physical workplace and partly remotely, permitting enterprises to better tap their true potential, ensuring smooth business operations and management, and fostering their overall productivity and competitiveness. Leveraging the strong capabilities of the Group's internal resources, as well as its formidable experience in IT solutions, the Group aims to further modify and enhance its software products through built-in compatibility with the latest technology, and at the same time collaborate with tech industry leaders with the ultimate goal of providing highly realistic, virtual smart-office solutions that can be used in financial institutions, new economy companies and multinational enterprises.
Mr. Chan concluded, "Riding on the favourable backdrop of the industry, coupled with our ample experience in the market, we are cautiously optimistic about the prospects of our principal businesses. We have always actively sought opportunities to build a new business ecosystem and to become a leading integrated smart IT solutions provider. Looking ahead, we will actively identify suitable acquisition and investment targets in the markets to broaden revenue base and diversify business, while progressing enterprise metaverse development and achieving breakthroughs in the industry."
About InvesTech Holdings Limited
InvesTech Holdings Limited (Stock code: 1087.HK) was listed on the main board of Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2010. As a leading integrated smart IT solutions provider with more than 30 years of experience in IT industry, the Group is principally engaged in IT infrastructure system integration and smart office software solutions businesses. The Group has strong presence in China, with more than 10 offices nationwide with a research and development centre in Xi'an.
Website: http://www.investech-holdings.com/
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During the Year, the Group continued to focus on its core business of the IT infrastructure system integration and the sales of smart office software solutions, with the majority of its revenue generating from the market in the People's Republic of China (the "PRC" or "China"). With operations gradually resuming normal in particular in the first half of the Year while capturing the surging demand in the market, the Group grew its sales considerably. During the Year, the Group's total revenue remained steady with a slight increase of approximately 3.3% to approximately RMB484.6 million (2020: approximately RMB469.1 million). Yet, certain deliveries were deferred due to late deliveries of goods by suppliers and urban lockdowns, which in turn led to a delay in the recognition of revenue, in addition, a sizable government contract was concluded during the Year, resulting in a 340.3% increase in total contracted sales backlog to approximately RMB802.9 million as compared to that of 2020. The Group's gross profit increased by approximately 11.3% to approximately RMB57.1 million (2020: approximately RMB51.3 million), broadly in line with revenue growth. Net loss for the year substantially narrowed to RMB21.0 million from the loss of RMB86.7 million in last year, mainly attributable to the absence of the recognition of an impairment of loan receivables and the impairment of goodwill in relation to the network system integration cash-generating unit for the Year.
Mr. Ringo Chan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of InvesTech Holdings, said, "Thanks to the favourable national policies, investment in IT-related industries began to soar. Meanwhile, the market for smart office solutions has seen explosive growth as companies have rushed to adapt to restrictions imposed to control the COVID-19 (the "pandemic"). During the Year, leveraging robust demand for IT infrastructure system integration and smart office software solution services in the Chinese market, the Group spared no effort to enhance its business development and achieved business growth."
Business Review
IT Infrastructure System Integration Business
The Group continued to expedite the development of its traditional IT infrastructure system integration business, which remained a major source of revenue during the Year. Leveraging its solid foundations in the industry and strong customer relationships, the Group's revenue from the IT infrastructure system integration segment increased by approximately 0.4% to approximately RMB448.6 million for the Year. In addition to strengthening its core competitiveness in the provision of a wide range of products and services through the traditional IT infrastructure system integration business, the Group also joined forces with various tech giants, with the aim of acquiring new clients through strategic alliances to deliver cutting-edge IT infrastructure solutions.
Smart Office Software Solutions Business
As office closures and work-from-home arrangements were adopted across various industries during the Year, demand surged for the Group's smart office software solutions and property technology ("PropTech") solutions, which operate with Internet of Things (IoT) technology. The number of orders for, and sales of, smart office software solutions increased significantly, delivering revenue growth of approximately 60.7% to approximately RMB36.0 million for the Year. During the Year, the Group also allocated more resources on its research and development team and centre located in Xi'an, the PRC. To further capture market opportunities, the Group will expand the scope of its services and continue to upgrade Virsical, its flagship smart office software solutions product.
Contract Awarded to the Group - Hong Kong Smart Library System Project
In September 2021, a government contract for the provision of a smart library system for the Hong Kong government's Leisure and Cultural Services Department with contract sum of approximately HK$693.1 million was awarded to an unincorporated joint venture, which was formed by the Group in proportion to the contribution of 70%. The project involves the design, supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, implementation, system support and maintenance of core library systems, alongside the provision of other services. The estimated project duration is from September 2021 to March 2026, with a warranty and maintenance period running until March 2036. The project is set to broaden the Group's revenue stream and expand its business in Hong Kong in coming years.
Outlook
Looking ahead, the Group will maintain the stable development of its IT infrastructure system integration business, with a focus on expediting the development of its smart office software business. The Group will also foster relationships and alliances with additional large enterprises to reach new customers while continuing its investment in the research and development centre in Xi'an, the PRC, to enhance its capabilities. In Hong Kong, the Group will continue to bid for and acquire public and private projects, and look forward to increased cooperation with government departments in the future.
In recent years, a number of technology giants have allocated immense resources to metaverse investments. Also, the pandemic has prompted the development of enterprise metaverse solutions, which deliver advantages such as increased access to talent, enhanced productivity and reduced operating costs. Taking the latest market development into consideration, the Group believes that it has entered the inflection point to the development of the up-and-coming global trend towards virtual experience, powering the enterprise metaverse with its IT infrastructure and software solutions. Currently, the Group offers a "hybrid" smart office solution allowing users to work partly in the physical workplace and partly remotely, permitting enterprises to better tap their true potential, ensuring smooth business operations and management, and fostering their overall productivity and competitiveness. Leveraging the strong capabilities of the Group's internal resources, as well as its formidable experience in IT solutions, the Group aims to further modify and enhance its software products through built-in compatibility with the latest technology, and at the same time collaborate with tech industry leaders with the ultimate goal of providing highly realistic, virtual smart-office solutions that can be used in financial institutions, new economy companies and multinational enterprises.
Mr. Chan concluded, "Riding on the favourable backdrop of the industry, coupled with our ample experience in the market, we are cautiously optimistic about the prospects of our principal businesses. We have always actively sought opportunities to build a new business ecosystem and to become a leading integrated smart IT solutions provider. Looking ahead, we will actively identify suitable acquisition and investment targets in the markets to broaden revenue base and diversify business, while progressing enterprise metaverse development and achieving breakthroughs in the industry."
About InvesTech Holdings Limited
InvesTech Holdings Limited (Stock code: 1087.HK) was listed on the main board of Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2010. As a leading integrated smart IT solutions provider with more than 30 years of experience in IT industry, the Group is principally engaged in IT infrastructure system integration and smart office software solutions businesses. The Group has strong presence in China, with more than 10 offices nationwide with a research and development centre in Xi'an.
Website: http://www.investech-holdings.com/
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US ammunitions company to send 1M bullets to Ukraine
An Arizona ammunitions company this week announced that it will send one million bullets to Ukraine following calls from Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky for more ammunition.
The company, AMMO, Inc., said that it will send the bullets without requesting payment in return, according to a local Fox News station.
“First of all, I believe in the Second Amendment. I also believe in freedom and democracy,” AMMO, Inc.’s CEO, Fred Wagenhals, told Fox 10 Phoenix.
Wagenhals previously built his fortune through NASCAR and later made the switch to producing guns, ammunition and other components of the weapons, the news outlet noted.
NASCAR Hall of Fame team owner Richard Childress reportedly reached out to Wagenhals, encouraging him to aid Ukraine.
“I think we should donate,” Wagenhals said he told another executive, according to Fox 10.
“He said, ‘How much?’ [and] I said, ’How about a half million?’ He said, ‘How about 1 million?’ And I said, ‘OK, a million,’” Wagenhals reportedly said of arriving at his one million bullet donation, which is worth about $700,000.
He said he is currently waiting for the government to approve the shipment, but already has his private plane ready to make the delivery, Fox 10 reported. It is not yet known if the government will approve.
Wagenhals’s donation comes after Zelensky turned down an offer to evacuate at the start of the Russian invasion, saying “I need ammunition, not a ride.”
Remmington Arms also added that it plans to send ammunition to the country, making the announcement in a tweet on Friday.
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The contract also includes four option years, worth additional $2.5 billion
TUCSON, Ariz., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Missiles & Defense, a Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: RTX) business, was awarded a $651 million, with options totaling $2.5 billion, hardware, production and sustainment contract for full-rate production of the AN/SPY-6(V) Family of Radars. The contract, with options, totals $3.2 billion and five years of radar production to equip up to 31 U.S. Navy ships with SPY-6 radars.
Under the contract, RMD will produce solid state, fixed-face and rotating SPY-6 variants that will deliver unprecedented integrated air and missile defense capabilities for seven types of U.S. Navy ships over the next 40 years. Those vessels include the Navy's new Arleigh Burke class Flight III destroyers, aircraft carriers and amphibious ships; today's Flight IIA destroyers will be backfit with an upgraded radar.
"There is no other radar with the surface maritime capabilities of SPY-6," said Wes Kremer, president of Raytheon Missiles & Defense. "SPY-6 is the most advanced naval radar in existence, and it will provide our military a giant leap forward in capability for decades to come."
Since its inception, more than $600 million has been invested in the development and manufacturing of the SPY-6 family of radars. When compared to legacy radars, SPY-6 will bring new capabilities to the surface fleet, such as advanced electronic warfare protection and enhanced detection abilities.
SPY-6 array radar variants have between nine and 37 radar modular assemblies, known as RMAs. Common RMAs allow SPY-6 to be scalable and modular to support production for the U.S. and partner nations across all variants, to include the Enterprise Air Surveillance Radar. This commonality supports standardized logistics and training for those who work on the radars.
SPY-6 radar installation is complete on the Navy's first Flight III destroyer, the USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125), which is scheduled to be operational in 2024. Radar array deliveries are complete for the next ship in the class, the future USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128).
Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. With four industry-leading businesses ― Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Raytheon Missiles & Defense ― the company delivers solutions that push the boundaries in avionics, cybersecurity, directed energy, electric propulsion, hypersonics, and quantum physics. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MAG Silver Corp. (TSX / NYSE American: MAG) (“MAG” or the “Company”) announces the Company’s audited consolidated financial results for the year ended December 31, 2021. For details of the audited consolidated financial statements, Management's Discussion and Analysis, Annual Information Form and Annual Report on Form 40-F for the year ended December 31, 2021, please see the Company’s filings on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) or on EDGAR (www.sec.gov).
All amounts herein are reported in $000s of United States dollars (“US$”) unless otherwise specified.
HIGHLIGHTS – DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND SUBSEQUENT TO YEAR END
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- Significant progress was achieved during the year ended December 31, 2021 on the construction of the 4,000 tonnes per day (“tpd”) Juanicipio processing plant as the Juanicipio project team delivered the project for plant commissioning late in the fourth quarter of 2021.
- The plant commissioning timeline was extended, however, by approximately six months until the regulatory approval to tie into the national power grid is obtained. The plant commissioning timeline is now expected to commence in Q2 2022.
- As reported by the operator Fresnillo, the Juanicipio Project is expected to come in on budget with the processing plant expected to be ramped up to 85% to 90% of plant capacity by the end of 2022.
- A regularly updated photo gallery of construction progress at Juanicipio is available at https://magsilver.com/projects/photo-gallery/#photo-gallery.
- Campaign processing of mineralized material from development headings continues through the nearby Fresnillo plant and starting in Q4 2021 mineralized material also began to be campaign processed at Fresnillo’s Saucito plant. Saucito’s flowsheet better resembles that of the Juanicipio plant and will provide further valuable metallurgical benefits as production commences at Juanicipio.
- The campaign processing rate originally targeted at 16,000 tonnes per month increased significantly to an average of 37,983 tonnes per month in Q4 2021 and to an average of 44,963 tonnes per month for the first two months of 2022.
- Processing at the Fresnillo plants is expected to continue until the Juanicipio plant is commissioned, with Fresnillo making available any unused plant capacity at its Minera Fresnillo and Minera Saucito operations, and if possible matching commissioning and ramp up tonnages that were previously expected at Juanicipio.
- For the three months ended December 31, 2021, on a 100% basis:
- 113,950 tonnes of mineralized material were campaign processed through the Fresnillo and Saucito plants, with 1,519,027 payable silver ounces, 3,641 payable gold ounces, 563 tonnes of lead and 800 tonnes of zinc produced and sold;
- Average silver head grade was 542 grams per tonne (“g/t”); and
- Pre-commercial production sales totaled $39,368 for the quarter (net of treatment and processing costs), less $7,593 in mining and transportation costs, netting $31,775 in gross profit by Minera Juanicipio in the quarter.
- For the year ended December 31, 2021, on a 100% basis:
- 251,907 tonnes of mineralized material were campaign processed through Fresnillo’s plants, with 2,974,524 payable silver ounces, 5,975 payable gold ounces, 1,065 tonnes of lead and 1,519 tonnes of zinc produced and sold;
- Average silver head grade was 470 g/t; and
- Pre-commercial production sales of $75,393 (net of treatment and processing costs) less $15,329 in mining and transportation costs, netting $60,064 gross profit in Minera Juanicipio for the year.
- Since commencing campaign processing of Juanicipio mineralized material from development headings in August of 2020 through February 2022, a total of 413,691 tonnes of mineralized development material have been processed through the nearby Fresnillo plant and starting in December 2021 in the Saucito plant:
- contributing cash-flow to offset some of the initial project capital; and
- de-risking Juanicipio’s metallurgical performance, which is expected to significantly speed up project ramp-up.
- A further 89,925 tonnes of mineralized development material with a silver head grade of 529 g/t were processed in January and February 2022 through the Fresnillo and Saucito plants.
EXPLORATION
- Results of the Juanicipio 2020 exploration program were reported in the third quarter (see Press Release dated August 5, 2021), and the program successfully:
- Confirms, and allows modeling with greater detail and confidence of the high-grade silver resource within the upper parts of the Valdecañas Bonanza Zone (as defined in the 2017 PEA) where the first several years of mining is expected to occur;
- Confirms, expands, and allows improved modeling of the continuous wide mineralization of the Valdecañas Deep Zone (as defined in the 2017 PEA); and
- Confirms, expands, and allows improved modeling of the ever-growing Anticipada Vein.
- The Juanicipio 2021 exploration program was completed in Q4 2021 with $6,296 spent on a 100% basis and was focused on continued step-out and infill drilling of the Valdecañas Vein System (including independent targeting of the Venadas Vein family and the Anticipada Vein).
- The Juanicipio 2022 exploration program is currently in process, with five drill rigs presently on surface running concurrently with continued underground definition and geotechnical drilling, and one rig testing the new Cesantoni target in the northwest part of the Juanicipio concession.
- Deer Trail Project in Utah:
- Assays were released in Q3 2021 for the Phase I drill program (see Press Release dated September 7, 2021), which successfully fulfilled all three of its planned objectives by:
- Confirming the presence of a thick section of more favorable carbonate host rocks (the predicted “Redwall Limestone” or “Redwall”) below the Deer Trail mine;
- Confirming and projecting two suspected mineralization feeder structures to depth; and
- Intercepting high-grade mineralization related to those structures in host rocks below what was historically known.
- A follow up 5 hole/5,000 metre Phase II drill program commenced in Q3 2021 and is in process with all assays pending.
- Assays were released in Q3 2021 for the Phase I drill program (see Press Release dated September 7, 2021), which successfully fulfilled all three of its planned objectives by:
- Subsequent to the year end, the Company entered into a Definitive Arrangement Agreement with Gatling Exploration Inc. (TSXV:GTR, OTCOB:GATGF) (“Gatling”) pursuant to which the Company will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Gatling in an all-share transaction. The Company and Gatling have also entered into a loan agreement pursuant to which the Company has agreed to provide Gatling with a C$3 million secured convertible bridge loan to finance Gatling’s accounts payable and operating expenses.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
- As at December 31, 2021, MAG held cash of $56,748 while Minera Juanicipio had cash on hand of $18,972 on a 100% basis.
- According to the operator Fresnillo, the Juanicipio Project construction is expected to be delivered on budget at $440,000.
- With the current ramp up of underground mine production and given hiring restrictions on contractors arising from new 2021 labour reform legislation, the timing of various sustaining capital expenditures has been brought forward:
- These sustaining capital costs are included in current Juanicipio development costs but are not considered by the operator as part of the $440,000 initial project capital; and
- The costs incurred are expected to reduce future sustaining capital costs and totaled approximately $41,388 on a 100% basis in the second half of 2021 in preparation for the legislation to come into effect.
- The expected cash flow from the ongoing campaign processing until the Juanicipio plant is commissioned, along with the cash held by Minera Juanicipio at December 31, 2021 of $18,972, are projected to substantially fund the remaining capital expenditures in the $440,000 initial capex (a cash call has not been needed since mid-December 2021 which was $21,000 on a 100% basis).
- Should there be additional funding requirements in excess of the cashflow generated, related to further commissioning delays or to additional sustaining capital that is being brought forward prior to attaining commercial production, there may still be further cash calls required from Fresnillo and MAG.
- In Q4 2021, MAG closed a bought deal share offering and issued 2,691,000 common shares, including 15,700 common shares issued to an officer and two directors of MAG and 351,000 common shares issued upon the full exercise of the over-allotment option, at $17.15 per share for gross proceeds of $46,151. The Company paid commission of $2,301 to the underwriters and legal and filing costs totaled an additional $608 resulting in net proceeds of $43,242.
COVID-19
- Fresnillo, the Juanicipio operator implemented a range of safety measures and monitoring procedures, consistent with World Health Organization and Mexican Government COVID-19 directives.
- COVID-19 had an impact on the Juanicipio plant commissioning timeline however during the course of the year:
- In Q1 2021, Fresnillo, as operator, reported that commissioning was pushed out a few months to Q4 2021 as some infrastructure contracts were delayed related to COVID-19; and,
- In Q4 2021, approval to complete the tie-in to the national power grid was extended as noted above related to knock-on effects of the pandemic.
CORPORATE
- MAG continued to refresh its board during the year with three new appointments:
- Ms. Susan Mathieu was appointed to the board on January 13, 2021 increasing the size of the board to eight members;
- Mr. Tim Baker was appointed to the board on March 31, 2021 replacing Mr. Richard Clark who resigned from the board to focus on other professional responsibilities; and,
- Mr. Dale Peniuk was appointed to the board on August 3, 2021 replacing Mr. Derek White who did not stand for re-election at the Company’s Annual General and Special Meeting on June 21, 2021.
- On October 16, 2021 MAG announced that Mr. W.J. (Jim) Mallory joined the Company as its Chief Sustainability Officer (“CSO”) highlighting the Company’s commitment to environmental, social, governance (“ESG”) betterment.
- On March 28, 2022, MAG announced the appointment of Fausto Di Trapani as Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) effective May 20, 2022. Mr. Di Trapani is a finance executive with experience in the natural resources sector spanning two decades, most recently having served as the Chief Financial Officer at Galiano Gold Inc. Mr. Di Trapani replaces Mr. Larry Taddei, who, after 12 years of service with the Company, will step down from the CFO role to pursue other opportunities. Mr. Taddei will assist in the orderly transition of his duties following Mr. Di Trapani’s appointment.
JUANICIPIO PROJECT UPDATE
Underground Mine Production
As of August 2020, mineralized development material from the Juanicipio Project is being campaign processed, refined and sold on commercial terms at a targeted rate through Q3 2021 of 16,000 tonnes per month at the nearby Fresnillo plant 12 kilometres away. The processing rate increased to an average of 37,983 tonnes per month in Q4 2021 and subsequent to the year end to an average of 44,963 tonnes per month for the first two months of 2022. In December 2021, for the first time, 8,725 tonnes were processed at Fresnillo’s Saucito beneficiation plant (also 100% owned by Fresnillo). The Saucito plant flowsheet better resembles that of the Juanicipio plant and will provide further valuable metallurgical information as processing commences at Juanicipio. This preproduction toll processing of Juanicipio mineralized development material plus some initial stope production is expected to continue until the Juanicipio plant is commissioned
In the three months and year ended December 31, 2021, 113,950 and 251,907 tonnes of mineralized development material respectively, were processed through the Fresnillo plants, realizing commercial and operational de-risking opportunities for the Juanicipio Project. The resulting payable metals sold and processing details on a 100% basis are summarized in Table 1 (three months ended December 31, 2021) and in Table 2 (year ended December 31, 2021) below.
Table 1: Q4 2021 Development Material Processed at Fresnillo’s Processing Plants (100% basis)
(1) Ounces (“oz”) for silver and gold and, pounds (“lb”) for lead and zinc.
Table 2: Year 2021 Development Material Processed at Fresnillo’s Processing Plants (100% basis)
(1) Ounces (“oz”) for silver and gold and, pounds (“lb”) for lead and zinc.
(2) Processing of Juanicipio mineralized development material at the Fresnillo plant commenced in August of 2020, with no prior processing.
(3) Provisional sales for 2020 were finalized in Q1 2021 resulting in negative adjustment to net sales revenue of $1,146.
The average silver head grade for the mineralized development material and initial stope material processed in the three months and year ended December 31, 2021 was 542 g/t and 470 g/t (three months and year ended December 31, 2020 was 300 g/t and 328 g/t) respectively. This increased grade in the last quarter of 2021 reflects less diluted development material and more stoped vein material being processed.
Processing Plant Construction & Outlook
The Juanicipio project team delivered the Juanicipio plant for commissioning in the fourth quarter of 2021. However, according to the operator Fresnillo, the state-owned electrical company (Comision Federal de Electricidad “CFE”), notified Fresnillo late in December 2021 that the regulatory approval to complete the tie-in to the national power grid could not yet be granted, and the projected commissioning timeline has therefore been extended by approximately six months, with commissioning of the Juanicipio processing plant now expected to commence in Q2-2022 with ramp up to 85 to 90% of the nameplate 4,000 tpd capacity by the end of 2022, according to Fresnillo.
In order to minimize any potential adverse economic effect of the revised commissioning timeline, Fresnillo has indicated it will make available any unused plant capacity at its Minera Fresnillo and Minera Saucito operations to process mineralized material produced at Juanicipio during this period, and if possible match commissioning and ramp up tonnages that were previously expected. The effect on cashflow generation from Juanicipio therefore will also be mitigated while power connection approvals are pending.
With the plant ready to commence commissioning once connected to the power grid, final construction costs are expected to wind down until final commissioning and testing commence. Meanwhile, as noted above, the amount of mineralized development material being processed at the two Fresnillo plats since Q4 2021 has been significantly higher than the original targeted rate of 16,000 tonnes per month. The cash flow from this processing, along with the cash held by Minera Juanicipio at December 31, 2021 of $18,972 and the expected cash flows from continued processing until the Juanicipio plant is commissioned are projected to substantially fund the remaining capital expenditures in the $440,000 initial project capital (a cash call has not been needed since mid-December 2021 which was $21,000 on a 100% basis).
With the current ramp up of underground mine production and given hiring restrictions on contractors arising from new 2021 labour reform legislation, the timing of various sustaining capital expenditures has been brought forward. Labour reform on subcontracting and outsourcing in Mexico was published on April 23, 2021 and came into effect on September 1, 2021. With various restrictions on hiring contractors, Fresnillo, as operator, has indicated a need to internalize a significant portion of its contractor workforce and perform much of the development work directly rather than outsourcing it to contractors. This requires investment in equipment to be utilized in underground operations, either not previously in the project scope or not envisaged to be required until later in the mine life. As well, certain underground development expenditures related to processing development material and some small items brought forward from project investments planned in the future are considered sustaining capital by Fresnillo. The costs incurred are expected to reduce future sustaining capital costs and totaled approximately $41,388 on a 100% basis in the second half of 2021 in preparation for the legislation to come into effect. These costs are included in the current Juanicipio development costs but are not considered by the operator as part of the $440,000 initial project capital. Should there be additional funding requirements in excess of the cashflow generated related to further commissioning delays or to additional sustaining capital that is being brought forward, there may still be further cash calls required from Fresnillo and MAG.
Juanicipio Exploration Update
The planned expenditures for the 2022 Exploration Program total $7,000 with the programs designed to expand and convert the Inferred Mineral Resources included in the Deep Zone into Indicated Mineral Resources, and to explore other parts of the Juanicipio concession. All aspects of the exploration work continue to be done under strict COVID-19 protocols. Subsequent to the year-end in mid-January, 2022, drilling began on the first hole on the “Cesantoni Kaolinite Pits”(Cesantoni) target (assay pending). Cesantoni lies in the northwestern corner of the Juanicipio concession, roughly 6 km west of the Valdecañas Vein and related underground and surface infrastructure.
The 2021 Juanicipio exploration program was completed in late 2021, with an actual spend of $6,296 on a 100% basis and was focused on continued step-out and infill drilling of the Valdecañas Vein System (including independent targeting of the Venadas Vein family and the Anticipada Vein). In total, 23 targets (holes) were successfully tested with 21 being deep infill holes and two exploration holes on other parts of the Juanicipio concession, resulting in 29,421 metres drilled. The program results will be released in Q2 2022 pending receipt of all assays.
Assays for the Juanicipio 2020 drill program were released in the Q3 2021 (see Press Release dated August 5, 2021). The 2020 drill program successfully:
- Confirmed, and allowed modeling with greater detail and confidence of the high-grade silver resource within the upper parts of the Valdecañas Bonanza Zone where the first several years of mining will occur;
- Confirmed, expanded, and allowed improved modeling of the continuous wide mineralization of the Valdecañas Deep Zone; and,
- Confirmed, expanded, and allowed improved modeling of the ever-growing Anticipada Vein.
DEER TRAIL PROJECT UPDATE
Phase I drilling commenced in November 2020 and was completed in Q2 2021 with assays and interpretations released in the third quarter of 2021 (see Press Release September 7, 2021). Phase I saw the completion of three holes and 3,927 metres drilled from surface and successfully fulfilled all three of its planned objectives by:
- Confirming the presence of a thick section of more favorable carbonate host rocks (the predicted “Redwall Limestone” or “Redwall”) below the Deer Trail mine;
- Confirming and projecting two suspected mineralization feeder structures to depth; and
- Intercepting high-grade mineralization related to those structures in host rocks below what was historically known.
Phase II drilling commenced at the Deer Trail Project on August 20, 2021 and is in process, planned for 5,000 metres of drilling over 5 holes. Deviation/directional drilling is being used in Phase II to make the drilling more efficient and accurate. In part to facilitate the directional drilling, drilling contractors were changed in Q1 2022, with the new contractor on site and preparing to resume drilling.
GATLING ACQUISITION
Subsequent to the year end, the Company entered into a Definitive Arrangement Agreement with Gatling pursuant to which the Company will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Gatling in an all-share transaction. The Company and Gatling have also entered into a loan agreement pursuant to which the Company has agreed to provide Gatling with a C$3 million secured convertible bridge loan to finance Gatling’s accounts payable and operating expenses.
Gatling is a Canadian gold exploration company focused on advancing the Larder Gold Project, located in the prolific Abitibi greenstone belt in Northern Ontario, Canada. The 3,370 ha Larder Project hosts three high-grade gold deposits along the Cadillac-Larder Lake Break, 35 km east of Kirkland Lake and 7 kilometers west of the Kerr Addison Mine. The project is 100% owned by Gatling and is comprised of patented and unpatented claims, leases and mining licenses of occupation within the McVittie and McGarry Townships. All parts of the Larder property are readily accessible and MAG expects to engage the existing exploration team going forward.
Qualified Person: Dr. Peter Megaw, Ph.D., C.P.G., has acted as the Qualified Person as defined in National Instrument 43-101 for this disclosure and supervised the preparation of the technical information in this release. Dr. Megaw has a Ph.D. in geology and more than 40 years of relevant experience focused on ore deposit exploration worldwide. He is a Certified Professional Geologist (CPG 10227) by the American Institute of Professional Geologists and an Arizona Registered Geologist (ARG 21613). Dr. Megaw is not independent as he is Chief Exploration Officer and a Shareholder of MAG.
FINANCIAL RESULTS – YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021
As at December 31, 2021, the Company had working capital of $57,761 (December 31, 2020: $94,513) including cash of $56,748 (December 31, 2020: $94,008) and no long-term debt. As at December 31, 2021, Minera Juanicipio had cash of $18,972 (MAG’s attributable 44% share $8,348). The Company makes cash advances to Minera Juanicipio as ‘cash called’ by the operator Fresnillo, based on approved joint venture budgets. In the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company funded advances to Minera Juanicipio, which combined with MAG’s Juanicipio expenditures on its own account, totaled $74,136 (December 31, 2020: $64,270).
The Company’s net income for year the ended December 31, 2021 amounted to $6,025 (December 31, 2020: $7,097 net loss) or $0.06/share (December 31, 2020: loss of $(0.08)/share). MAG recorded its 44% income from its equity accounted Investment in Juanicipio of $15,686 (December 31, 2020: $2,214) which included MAG’s 44% share of net income from the sale of pre-production development material (see Table 3 below). Share based payment expense, a non-cash item, recorded in the year ended December 31, 2021 amounted to $4,256 (December 31, 2020: $3,122), and is determined based on the fair value of equity incentives granted and vesting in the year.
Table 3: MAG’s income from its equity accounted Investment in Juanicipio
Shareholders may receive, upon request and free of charge, a hard copy of the Company’s Audited Financial Statements. The Company’s 40-F has also been filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
About MAG Silver Corp. (www.magsilver.com )
MAG Silver Corp. is a Canadian development and exploration company focused on becoming a top-tier primary silver mining company by exploring and advancing high-grade, district scale, silver-dominant projects in the Americas. Its principal focus and asset is the Juanicipio Project (44%), being developed with Fresnillo Plc (56%), the operator. The Project is located in the Fresnillo Silver Trend in Mexico, the world's premier silver mining camp, where the operator is currently developing an underground mine and constructing a 4,000 tonnes per day processing plant. Underground mine production of mineralized development material commenced in Q3 2020, and an expanded exploration program is in place targeting multiple highly prospective targets at Juanicipio. MAG is also executing a multi-phase exploration program at the Deer Trail 100% earn-in project in Utah.
This release includes certain statements that may be deemed to be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the US Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements in this release, other than statements of historical facts are forward looking statements, including statements that address our expectations with respect to the timing and success of plant pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, processing rates of development materials, future mineral production, and events or developments. Forward-looking statements are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "seek", "anticipate", "plan", "continue", "estimate", "expect", "may", "will", "project", "predict", "potential", "targeting", "intend", "could", "might", "should", "believe" and similar expressions. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. Although MAG believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, impacts (both direct and indirect) of COVID-19, timing of receipt of required permits, changes in applicable laws, changes in commodities prices, changes in mineral production performance, exploitation and exploration successes, continued availability of capital and financing, and general economic, market or business conditions, political risk, currency risk and capital cost inflation. In addition, forward-looking statements are subject to various risks, including that data is incomplete and considerable additional work will be required to complete further evaluation, including but not limited to drilling, engineering and socio-economic studies and investment. The reader is referred to the MAG Silver’s filings with the SEC and Canadian securities regulators for disclosure regarding these and other risk factors. There is no certainty that any forward-looking statement will come to pass, and investors should not place undue reliance upon forward-looking statements.Neither the Toronto Stock Exchange nor the NYSE American has reviewed or accepted responsibility for the accuracy or adequacy of this press release, which has been prepared by management.
Please Note: Investors are urged to consider closely the disclosures in MAG's annual and quarterly reports and other public filings, accessible through the Internet at www.sedar.com and www.sec.gov
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When is the next E3?
E3 2022 is officially dead, but will the convention return?
E3 2022 has been cancelled, so is the next E3 in 2023 or further down the line? We’ll go through all the details we know currently as of March 31.
With COVID-19 still present in the world today, the organizer Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has previously made E3 a digital-only event. Unfortunately, the leading trade event in the gaming space will be entirely canceled this year. However, we have some news that the next E3 will be in 2023.
Axios’ Stephen Totilo has reported on Twitter that the event will be coming back next year. “E3 will return in 2023 with a reinvigorated showcase that celebrates new and exciting video games and industry innovations,” the ESA said in an email received by Totilo. The ESA also claims that there will be an “all-new format and interactive experience” at E3 2023. By then, we’ll likely see the pandemic become less of a factor (*knocking wood*), so E3 could make a comeback.
Fans of the event may also be happy to know that E3 2023 will be coming back to Los Angeles like many meetings before it.
For 2022, other major events will take E3’s place. PAX East 2022 is just around the corner at the end of April. Announcements from Gearbox Software and Larian Studios are likely to be revealed during the convention. In addition, Geoff Keighley is bringing back the Summer Game Fest in June with a “slate of events.”
“We’ll be producing another Kickoff Live show with announcements, news, and first looks,” said Keighley in a tweet announcing Summer Game Fest’s return.
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Which basketball hoop is best?
Imagine playing basketball with your friends only to find that a group of kids has already taken over your favorite court. You’ll never face this dilemma again if you have a hoop at home.
If you want a high-quality basketball hoop for your driveway, the Silverback In-Ground Basketball Hoop is worth your attention. It’s an arena-style hoop made with durable steel and delivers elite performance thanks to its tempered glass backboard and breakaway rim.
What to know before you buy a basketball hoop
Location
You’re going to need ample space to work with if you want a basketball hoop for your home. Driveways are a popular location for hoops, and they’re also the safest since you can put one close to your house. It’s recommended to do so, especially if you have small children, as there’s less chance that the ball will roll or bounce onto the street.
Hoop type
There are three types of home basketball hoops: in-ground, portable and mounted.
In-ground hoops are placed into the ground with cement, so they’re more of a long-term or permanent option. Portable hoops are the most versatile since you can move them around easily, and they have bases that need to be filled with water or stand to stay in place. Both hoop types have mechanisms for adjusting height, so they’re both excellent options for young players who are still growing physically.
Mountable hoops are usually placed on walls or over garage doors. They’re the least expensive option, but unfortunately, they don’t have as many features as in-ground or portable hoops. For example, if you have the space to do so, you must remove a mounted hoop and relocate it to adjust the height.
Playability
If all you want to do is shoot around occasionally, you can save yourself a few dollars by going with a mountable hoop if you have somewhere to put it. However, if you want something that can last you for years and help you or your child develop as a player, a portable or in-ground hoop is the better option. They’re more durable and are engineered with advanced metrics to deliver a professional-level experience.
What to look for in a quality basketball hoop
Backboard size
Small backboards make for an easier target and are designed for children learning to play the game. Backboards with a width of 32 to 48 inches are considered youth sizes and are usually cheaper than hoops with larger backboards. 48 to 52 inches is considered regulation-size and the best option for adults and experienced players.
Backboard material
The backboard can be tempered glass, polycarbonate or acrylic. Tempered glass backboards are the most expensive as it delivers the best bounce and is used for backboards across all competitive levels. Polycarbonate and acrylic backboards are durable and less delicate than tempered glass, making them excellent options for portable hoops.
Height adjustability
The basketball hoops used in the National Basketball Association are 10 feet high, and while that’s the height teenagers and adults should be playing with, younger players need lower nets. As they grow and develop, you can adjust the hoop’s height based on your strength and skill level. Also, lowering the height on a portable hoop can make storage easier.
How much you can expect to spend on a basketball hoop
You can find youth portable and mountable basketball hoops for $100-$300, but if you’re looking for a regulation-size in-ground or portable hoop, it can cost you anywhere from $500-$2,000.
Basketball hoop FAQ
Can in-ground hoops be moved?
A. Some newer in-ground hoops come with goals that can change their orientation and detachable upper portions. However, removing an in-ground hoop can be complicated and requires professional assistance.
Is it better to use water or sand to fill a portable hoop base?
A. Water is more convenient, but sand is denser, so it’s more reliable and adds more weight. More weight means less shifting or shaking, which can be common once water leaks or evaporates from the base.
What’s the best basketball hoop to buy?
Top basketball hoop
Silverback In-Ground Basketball Hoop
What you need to know: This in-ground hoop has sturdy, powder-coated steel construction and offers gymnasium-style performance.
What you’ll love: It’s height adjustable between 7.5 and 10 feet and boasts a tinted tempered glass backboard. It can be unbolted to move around the net’s orientation and has a flexible breakaway rim. Also, it comes with a backboard pad and a five-year limited warranty.
What you should consider: Many customers report that it shakes too much on missed shots.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top basketball hoop for the money
Lifetime 52-Inch MVP Portable Basketball Hoop
What you need to know: It’s an excellent driveway hoop for those who want something easy to maneuver and light on the wallet.
What you’ll love: The backboard isn’t as large as an arena-style basketball hoop, but it’s shatterproof, and at 52 inches, it’s enough for casual pick-up games. It’s adjustable between 7.5 and 10 feet and has a high-quality rim flexible rim.
What you should consider: Assembly isn’t complicated, but it can be time-consuming, even with quality tools.
Where to buy: Sold by Dick’s Sporting Goods
Worth checking out
Spalding The Beast Glass Portable Basketball Hoop
What you need to know: This is a high-quality hoop with premium features you wouldn’t find on other portable models.
What you’ll love: It has a sturdy alloy-steel frame, a 54-inch tempered glass backboard, and a screw jack lift for easy height-adjusting. The base has four wheels and can be filled with water or sand.
What you should consider: Some reported that the base leaks if filled with water and that sand works best to avoid this.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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President Joe Biden marked Transgender Day of Visibility on Thursday by denouncing “hateful bills” being passed at the state level as the White House played host to “Jeopardy!” champion Amy Schneider, the first openly transgender winner on the popular quiz show.
Schneider met with second gentleman Doug Emhoff, who joined Rachel Levine, the assistant health secretary and the first openly transgender federal official to be confirmed by the Senate, for a conversation with transgender kids and their parents.
Schneider used the moment in the Washington spotlight to speak out against bills affecting transgender people.
“They’re really scary and some of them in particular that are denying medical services to trans youth, those are, those are lifesaving medical treatments," Schneider told reporters. "These bills will cause the deaths of children and that’s really sad to me and it’s really frightening.”
“Jeopardy!” star Schneider spoke of “being a trans person out there that isn’t monstrous and isn’t threatening and is just a normal person, like we all are,” and said "the more that people like me can be seen, the harder it is to sustain the myths that are ... kind of driving a lot of this hate and fear.”
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Baseball: Fairmont 6, East Bladen 2
FAIRMONT – Juniors Noah Parker and Nate Jones combined to pitch a 3-hitter and strike out 15 batters Tuesday night as Fairmont defeated East Bladen 6-2 in Southeastern Athletic Conference baseball action. Parker started and worked 6 innings on the hill allowing 2 runs – 1 earned –...
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The counting is over in the second union election at an Amazon warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama. But it's too close to call.
There were 993 "no" votes and 875 "yes" votes, but more than 400 contested ballots remain. According to the National Labor Relations Board, there will be a hearing within a few weeks to decide if any of the challenged ballots will be opened and counted.
More than 6,100 workers were eligible to vote in the do-over election, which was ordered after the NLRB found that Amazon had improperly interfered in last year's tally.
Turnout in this year's vote was down from last year when over half of eligible voters cast ballots. But among those who actually voted this time around, there was greater support for the union. Last year, workers voted more than 2-to-1 against joining the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union, a well-established national union.
"This time around we were able to educate more about unions," said Jennifer Bates, a warehouse employee, noting that organizers were able to get closer to workers now that the pandemic has eased.
The RWDSU called for every vote to be counted.
"The tenacity and courage of these workers never wavered in this unnecessarily long process," said RWDSU president Stuart Appelbaum in a statement. "Workers will have to wait just a little bit longer to ensure their voices are heard."
Meanwhile in a separate Amazon union election on Staten Island in New York, the vote count will continue Friday morning. Roughly 8,000 workers were eligible to vote on whether to join the Amazon Labor Union, an upstart organization led by former and current Amazon warehouse employees. With ballots still to count, the union is in the lead, with 1,518 voting yes so far, and 1,154 voting no.
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Deri Protocol (DERI) traded down 0% against the dollar during the 1-day period ending at 19:00 PM Eastern on March 31st. During the last week, Deri Protocol has traded 19.4% lower against the dollar. Deri Protocol has a market cap of $10.58 million and $523,007.00 worth of Deri Protocol was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. One Deri Protocol coin can currently be bought for $0.0662 or 0.00000145 BTC on popular cryptocurrency exchanges.
Here is how other cryptocurrencies have performed during the last 24 hours:
- Tether (USDT) traded down 0% against the dollar and now trades at $1.00 or 0.00002188 BTC.
- XRP (XRP) traded 5% lower against the dollar and now trades at $0.82 or 0.00001791 BTC.
- Polkadot (DOT) traded 4.5% lower against the dollar and now trades at $21.50 or 0.00047011 BTC.
- Shiba Inu (SHIB) traded 5.7% lower against the dollar and now trades at $0.0000 or 0.00000000 BTC.
- Wrapped TRON (WTRX) traded up 2% against the dollar and now trades at $0.0741 or 0.00000162 BTC.
- Lido stETH (STETH) traded 3.4% lower against the dollar and now trades at $3,269.73 or 0.07150489 BTC.
- EarnX (EARNX) traded up 396,248.3% against the dollar and now trades at $0.0008 or 0.00000002 BTC.
- Bitcoin BEP2 (BTCB) traded 2.7% lower against the dollar and now trades at $45,741.32 or 1.00030576 BTC.
- stETH (Lido) (STETH) traded flat against the dollar and now trades at $3,479.19 or 0.06807369 BTC.
- Internet Computer (ICP) traded down 4.1% against the dollar and now trades at $21.05 or 0.00046029 BTC.
About Deri Protocol
According to CryptoCompare, “Deri Protocol is a decentralized protocol to exchange risk exposures precisely and capital-efficiently. Deri is a decentralized protocol for users to exchange risk exposures precisely and capital-efficiently. It is the DeFi way to trade derivatives: to hedge, to speculate, to arbitrage, all on-chain. This is achieved by liquidity pools playing the roles of counterparties for users. “
Buying and Selling Deri Protocol
It is usually not currently possible to purchase alternative cryptocurrencies such as Deri Protocol directly using U.S. dollars. Investors seeking to acquire Deri Protocol should first purchase Bitcoin or Ethereum using an exchange that deals in U.S. dollars such as Changelly, Gemini or GDAX. Investors can then use their newly-acquired Bitcoin or Ethereum to purchase Deri Protocol using one of the exchanges listed above.
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https://www.americanbankingnews.com/2022/03/31/deri-protocol-price-tops-0-0662-on-top-exchanges-deri.html
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DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Daily 3" game were:
8-2-1
(eight, two, one)
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Daily 3" game were:
8-2-1
(eight, two, one)
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https://www.middletownpress.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-3-game-17049786.php
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Upgrades people, upgrades!
West Central Community Schools has recently upgraded its website to a newer, sleeker, easier-to-use design at www.w-central.k12.ia.us.
Robin Fleihler, the business instructor at West Central was instrumental in the changes.
“We are always looking at ways to update and make our website more user-friendly,” said Fleihler.
Features of the website now include three main bars at the top allowing students, parents and the general public to access JMC (the student record management system), the lunch menu and registration information.
There is also a new live feed option available constantly on the right side of the webpage. Any person interested can visit this website to see live updates on school cancelations, sports updates, or updates to the online store for Blue Devil gear.
Also newly available is an app. To download it, visit the homepage, scroll down to the bottom and click to download. It is available for either Apple or Android.
“It is also more mobile-friendly for those with the WC app,” said Robin Fleihler.
You can find all daily news and announcements in the center of the page.
Fleihler’s priority for the website was to make it more accessible and easier to navigate for all those who use it. The main goal for the school website is to be usable to anyone.
“Hopefully, the community will find it easier to navigate and find the information they need,” said Fleihler. “It is also more compliant with ADA.”
The new and improved school website for West Central is up and running, and all are encouraged to go look.
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https://www.communitynewspapergroup.com/oelwein_daily_register/west-central-upgrades-its-website/article_cea5d9d1-bd3d-5f34-8530-14e7a7c5cf16.html
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DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Daily 4" game were:
3-0-6-8
(three, zero, six, eight)
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Daily 4" game were:
3-0-6-8
(three, zero, six, eight)
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https://www.newstimes.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-4-game-17049788.php
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U.S. Personal Spending Rose 0.2% in February
Americans increased their spending at a cooler pace in February, as the Omicron surge of Covid-19 eased but inflation remained high amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Consumer spending rose at a seasonally adjusted 0.2% pace in February from the month before, down from a revised 2.7% rate in January, the Commerce Department said Thursday. Personal income increased by 0.5% in February over the prior month, a pickup after it was nearly flat in January.
Annual inflation rose to 6.4% in February, using the department’s personal-consumption expenditures price index, the Federal Reserve’s preferred gauge. Annual core PCE inflation, which strips out volatile food and energy prices, rose to 5.4% in February.
In February, the wave of Covid-19 infections from the Omicron variant faded, leading consumers to boost spending on services like dining in restaurants and traveling by 0.9% from January, while goods spending declined.
Travel, both for leisure and business, has rebounded faster than expected from Omicron, airline executives said. Major U.S. airlines said earlier in March that their revenue in the first quarter of 2022 will likely be at the high end of what they had expected at the start of the year, or better.
Source: Dow Jones
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https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/u-s-personal-spending-rose-0-2-in-february/
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DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Daily 3" game were:
8-2-1
(eight, two, one)
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Daily 3" game were:
8-2-1
(eight, two, one)
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https://www.thetelegraph.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-3-game-17049786.php
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Oscars producer says police offered to arrest Will Smith
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oscars producer Will Packer said Los Angeles police were ready to arrest Will Smith after Smith slapped Chris Rock on the Academy Awards stage.
“They were saying, you know, this is battery, was a word they used in that moment,” Packer said in a clip released by ABC News Thursday night of an interview he gave to “Good Morning America.” “They said we will go get him. We are prepared. We’re prepared to get him right now. You can press charges, we can arrest him. They were laying out the options.”
But Packer said Rock was “very dismissive” of the idea.
“He was like, ‘No, no, no, I’m fine,” Packer said. “And even to the point where I said, ‘Rock, let them finish.’ The LAPD officers finished laying out what his options were and they said, ‘Would you like us to take any action?’ And he said no.”
The LAPD said in a statement after Sunday night’s ceremony that they were aware of the incident, and that Rock had declined to file a police report. The department declined comment Thursday on Packer’s interview, a longer version of which will air on Friday morning.
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences met Wednesday to initiate disciplinary proceedings against Smith for violations against the group’s standards of conduct. Smith could be suspended, expelled or otherwise sanctioned.
The academy said in a statement that “Mr. Smith’s actions at the 94th Oscars were a deeply shocking, traumatic event to witness in-person and on television.”
Without giving specifics, the academy said Smith was asked to leave the ceremony at the Dolby Theatre, but refused to do so.
Smith strode from his front row seat on to the stage and slapped Rock after a joke Rock made about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, when he was on stage to present the Oscar for best documentary.
On Monday, Smith issued an apology to Rock, the academy and to viewers, saying “I was out of line and I was wrong.”
The academy said Smith has the opportunity to defend himself in a written response before the board meets again on April 18.
Rock publicly addressed the incident for the first time, but only briefly, at the beginning of a standup show Wednesday night in Boston, where he was greeted by a thunderous standing ovation. He said “I’m still kind of processing what happened.”
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Follow AP Entertainment Writer Andrew Dalton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/andyjamesdalton
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
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https://www.fox10tv.com/2022/04/01/oscars-producer-says-police-offered-arrest-will-smith/
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The Biden administration is marking the International Transgender Day of Visibility on Thursday with a series of measures in support of transgender Americans as they face efforts to curb their rights across the country.
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