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BEIJING (AP) — China on Thursday renewed its threat to attack Taiwan following almost a week of war games near the island. Taiwan has called Beijing’s claims to the self-governing democracy “wishful thinking” and launched its own military exercises.
Taiwan’s “collusion with external forces to seek independence and provocation will only accelerate their own demise and push Taiwan into the abyss of disaster,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at a daily briefing.
“Their pursuit of Taiwan independence will never succeed, and any attempt to sell the national interest will be met with a complete failure,” Wang told reporters.
China’s attempt to intimidate the Taiwanese public and advertise its strategy for blockading and potentially invading the island was nominally prompted by a visit to Taipei last week by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
The U.S., Japan and allies have denounced the exercises, with the Group of Seven industrialized nations issuing a statement at a recent meeting expressing its concern.
On Wednesday, Britain’s government summoned Chinese Ambassador Zheng Zeguang to the Foreign Office to demand an explanation of ”Beijing’s aggressive and wide-ranging escalation against Taiwan.”
Taiwan says Beijing used Pelosi’s visit as a pretext to raise the stakes in its feud with Taipei, firing missiles into the Taiwan Strait and over the island into the Pacific Ocean. China also sent planes and ships across the midline in the strait that has long been a buffer between the sides, which separated amid civil war in 1949.
In a lengthy policy statement on Taiwan issued Wednesday, China distorted the historical record, including the United Nations’ 1972 resolution that transferred the China seat on the Security Council from Beijing to Taipei, Taiwan’s Cabinet-level Mainland Affairs Council said. The Chinese statement also discarded a pledge not to send troops or government officials to Taiwan that was contained in previous statements.
The U.N. resolution makes no mention of Taiwan’s status, although China regards it as a foundational document proclaiming the Communist Party’s right to control over the island.
The Taiwanese council’s statement said China was orchestrating its moves against Taiwan ahead of the ruling Communist Party’s 20th National Congress to be held later this year. President and party leader Xi Jinping is expected to receive a third five-year term at the conclave, after leading a relentless crackdown on political figures accused of corruption, human rights activists and civil society groups.
Xi’s suppression of free speech and political opposition in Hong Kong was also seen as a factor behind Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen winning a second term in 2020.
China says it plans to annex Taiwan under the “one country, two systems” format applied in Hong Kong, which critics say has been undermined by a sweeping national security law that asserts Beijing’s control over speech and political participation. The concept has been thoroughly rejected in Taiwanese public opinion polls in which respondents have overwhelmingly favored the status-quo of de-facto independence.
The Chinese statement is “full of wishful thinking, and ignores the facts,” the Mainland Affairs Council said in its press release.
The “crude and clumsy political operations by the Beijing authorities further highlight its arrogant thinking pattern of attempting to use force to invade and destroy the Taiwan Strait and regional peace,” the release said.
“The authorities in Beijing deceive themselves. We warn the Beijing authorities to immediately stop threatening Taiwan with force and spreading false information,” it said.
Taiwan placed its military under high alert during the Chinese drills but took no direct countermeasures. It held artillery drills off its southwestern coast facing China that ran through Thursday, illustrating the challenges the People’s Liberation Army would face were it to launch an invasion across the strait. | https://www.wpri.com/news/us-and-world/china-renews-taiwan-threats-island-cites-wishful-thinking/ | 2022-08-12T10:04:14Z | wpri.com | control | https://www.wpri.com/news/us-and-world/china-renews-taiwan-threats-island-cites-wishful-thinking/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
BERLIN (AP) — A German army reservist went on trial Thursday in Duesseldorf accused of providing sensitive military information tor Russia.
Prosecutors alleged that the 65-year-old lieutenant colonel of the reserve, whose was only identified as Ralph G. in line with German privacy rules, was active for Russia’s GRU military intelligence agency from 2014.
The German news agency dpa reported that the man, who works for an American company, supplied the GRU with information from public and non-public sources, including private contact details for high-ranking members of the German military.
He also provided the GRU with “an overview of the security and defense policies of the United States and its western allies,” according to the prosecutor.
Federal prosecutors alleged the defendant knew that he was dealing with Russian spies and that he was motivated to help them — seemingly for free — by his sympathy for Russia, dpa reported.
Germany’s military counterintelligence agency became suspicious of the man’s activities in 2018, although his home was only searched two years later.
Dpa quoted a court spokeswoman for the Duesseldorf regional court saying that the defendant had partly admitted the allegations against him to investigators ahead of the trial. The defendant’s lawyer said his client would also respond publicly to the allegations during the trial.
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GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Hundreds of Guatemalans set out from various points of the capital Thursday to protest alleged corruption by a deeply unpopular government, the high cost of living and attacks on freedom of expression.
University students, faculty and other employees marched from the campus of the capital’s only public university carrying signs demanding that the corrupt get out. “If there is no justice for the people, let there be no peace for the government!” read one.
President Alejandro Giammattei is under fire for his reappointment of Attorney General Consuelo Porras, who has been criticized by the United States government and others for blocking corruption investigations and instead pursuing the prosecutors and judges who used to carry them out.
Most recently, her office arrested award-winning journalist José Rubén Zamora whose El Periodico newspaper has a reputation for corruption investigations, including against Giammattei.
Marchers were headed for Guatemala City’s historic downtown and the seat of power.
Leaders of Guatemala’s Indigenous population joined Thursday’s march as well, warning that the rising cost of living in the country was harming the people.
Enrique Saquic, an Indigenous leader from Santa Lucia Utatlán, said “they are strangling us, our brothers, our people are those who are suffering all this high cost of living.”
He also noted that the co-optation of the justice system had left Guatemalans defenseless.
Daniel Pascual, leader of the Committee of Farmer Unity, said the cost of living “means an increase in hunger for the poor.”
“The corruption in the end is the stealing of money from the people and those who pay taxes are the poor and middle class, because the rich don’t contribute equitably to the country,” Pascual said.
The United States has sanctioned Porras and included her and others on a list of corrupt actors in Guatemala who pose a threat to democracy. Giammattei however has stood by her, reappointing her to a second four-year term earlier this year. | https://www.wpri.com/news/us-and-world/guatemalans-march-in-protest-of-corruption-cost-of-living/ | 2022-08-12T10:04:50Z | wpri.com | control | https://www.wpri.com/news/us-and-world/guatemalans-march-in-protest-of-corruption-cost-of-living/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Rescue divers’ first attempts to reach 10 miners trapped inside a flooded coal mine since last week were stopped by debris-filled shafts and poor visibility, Mexican authorities said Thursday.
They made four attempts Wednesday and managed to remove more than a dozen pieces of wood and some 15 yards of hose, but were not able to go far.
“They found they didn’t have space to advance,” said Defense Secretary Luis Cresencio Sandoval. “With the lights they carry they don’t have the visibility they need to identify what they find.”
On Aug. 3, 15 miners were inside the coal mine in Sabinas, Coahuila about 70 miles southwest of Eagle Pass, Texas. Authorities believe the miners breached a wall containing another flooded area. Five miners managed to escape with injuries, but there has been no contact with the remaining 10.
For much of the past week authorities have used dozens of pumps to try to lower the water level inside the flooded mine shafts. Wednesday’s dives were the first attempt to enter the mine.
Coahuila Gov. Miguel Riquelme said via Twitter Wednesday that pumping would resume before more attempts were made to enter.
In June and July of 2021, cave-ins at two Coahuila mines claimed the lives of nine miners.
Mexico’s worst mining accident also occurred in Coahuila on Feb. 19, 2006, when an explosion ripped through the Pasta de Conchos mine while 73 miners were inside. Eight were rescued with injuries including serious burns. The rest died and only two of their bodies were recovered.
López Obrador’s administration promised two years ago to recover the remaining 63 bodies, a highly technical endeavor that has still not begun. | https://www.wpri.com/news/us-and-world/initial-dives-in-collapsed-mexican-mine-unsuccessful/ | 2022-08-12T10:04:57Z | wpri.com | control | https://www.wpri.com/news/us-and-world/initial-dives-in-collapsed-mexican-mine-unsuccessful/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
BERLIN (AP) — Latvia’s Parliament on Thursday declared Russia a “state sponsor of terrorism” for attacks on civilians during the war in Ukraine and urged other countries to follow suit.
Lawmakers adopted a strongly worded statement that accuses Moscow of using “suffering and intimidation as tools in its attempts to demoralize the Ukrainian people and armed forces and paralyze the functioning of the state.”
It declares that Latvia’s Parliament “recognizes Russia’s violence against civilians in pursuit of political aims as terrorism, recognizes Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism and calls on other like-minded countries to express the same view.”
Sixty-seven lawmakers in the 100-seat assembly voted in favor of adopting the statement and 16 abstained, the Parliament said.
The resolution says Russian forces are deliberately targeting Ukrainian civilians in the war, including with attacks on a theater in Mariupol in March, a shopping mall in Kremenchuk in June and a residential area of Odesa in July.
Russia rejects deliberately targeting civilians in the conflict, which it describes as a “special military operation.”
The Latvian Parliament also called on Western countries to reinforce sanctions on Russia and urged fellow members of the European Union to stop issuing tourist visas to citizens of Russia and Belarus.
The Foreign Affairs Committee of the Latvian Parliament adopted the statement last week before submitting it to the full assembly.
Committee chairman Rihars Kols said the resolution was a political statement that could have practical implications by inspiring other countries to take similar measures, adding momentum to efforts to reinforce sanctions on Moscow and set up a tribunal to prosecute war crimes.
Neighboring Lithuania adopted a similar resolution in May and Estonia may follow suit in coming weeks, Kols said.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova denounced the Latvian statement as a manifestation of “xenophobia.”
Sergei Tsekov, a member of the upper house of Russia’s parliament, warned that Russia would take “retaliatory measures that will show Latvia its place and will be quite painful.” That could include restrictions on transit, he said in remarks carried by state news agency RIA Novosti.
The Baltic countries, which spent almost five decades under Soviet occupation, are among the staunchest supporters of Ukraine and the fiercest critics of the government of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Estonia decided Thursday to stop allowing Russian citizens entry with tourist visas starting Aug. 18. EU countries banned air travel from Russia after it invaded Ukraine, but officials in Estonia and Finland say Russian tourists have circumvented the flight bans by traveling by land to neighboring EU countries and then taking flights to other European destinations.
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SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — A truck carrying Syrian migrants believed to have entered from neighboring Greece overturned on a road in North Macedonia, injuring 35 people, police said Thursday.
A police statement said 49 people were in the heavy vehicle during the crash late Wednesday near the southern village of Marvinci. They said one of the injured migrants was in serious condition. The cause of the crash was unclear.
The 35 injured migrants were taken for treatment to hospitals in the southern towns of Strumica and Gevgelija. The rest were led to a detention center in Gevgelija pending deportation to Greece.
The truck driver, who police believe belongs to a migrant smuggling ring, escaped on foot.
Police said the migrants were believed to be heading north to neighboring Serbia, with a view of continuing from there to wealthier European countries.
The relaxation of travel restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in more migrants attempting to use the Balkan route into Europe, going through Turkey and Greece to North Macedonia and Serbia.
Police spokeswoman Suzana Pranikj told The Associated Press that so far this year police have prevented more than 11,500 people from illegally entering the country — 88% of them from Greece.
In the same period, police arrested 62 suspected migrant smugglers — 15 of them foreign nationals.
According to Pranikj, the number of arriving migrants has doubled compared to the same period last year. They mostly originate from Pakistan, Syria and India.
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WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand on Friday welcomed the first cruise ship to return since the coronavirus pandemic began, signaling a long-sought return to normalcy for the nation’s tourism industry.
New Zealand closed its borders in early 2020 as it sought at first to eliminate COVID-19 entirely and then later to control its spread. Although the country reopened its borders to most tourists arriving by plane in May, it wasn’t until two weeks ago that it lifted all remaining restrictions, including those on maritime arrivals.
Many in the cruise industry question why it took so long.
The end of restrictions allowed Carnival Australia’s Pacific Explorer cruise ship to dock in Auckland with about 2,000 passengers and crew Friday morning as part of a 12-day return trip to Fiji that left from Sydney.
“Amazing, isn’t it?” Tourism Minister Stuart Nash said in an interview with The Associated Press. “Its another step in the reopening of our borders and a step closer to resuming business as usual.”
Nash said it would take some time for international tourist numbers and revenues to return to their pre-pandemic levels, when the industry accounted for about 20% of New Zealand’s foreign income and more than 5% of GDP.
“I think there’s been many people in the tourism sector who have done it hard over the last two years,” Nash said. “But we’ve always taken an approach where we need to ensure that we get the health response right. Because if we don’t, we know the consequences are dire.”
Not everybody is happy with the return of tourists. A sail boat carrying protesters upset about the industry’s impact on the environment followed the Pacific Explorer into the harbor Friday, before passengers were greeted with an Indigenous Māori welcome and a visit by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
Nash said the pause in tourism had given the nation a chance to reset its priorities. One of those was to go after what he described as wealthier “high quality” tourists who would stay longer and have a story to tell when they returned home.
“We are not targeting the guys that come over and put up on Facebook, ‘Hey, travel around New Zealand on $10 a day living on 2-minute noodles,’” Nash said.
He said another goal was to move away from the perception that people working in the industry would be subject to long hours and low wages, and to make it a more rewarding and aspirational career.
Nash said that with airline tickets more expensive and travelers more risk-averse than before the pandemic, tourism numbers could remain subdued for a while, but he thought the industry would eventually make a strong comeback.
“I see markets like the United States being a really important market for New Zealand,” he said. “There’s been two trillion dollars saved in the states over and above that which would have been saved if it hadn’t been for COVID. So, there’s a little bit of money floating around.” | https://www.wpri.com/news/us-and-world/new-zealand-welcomes-back-first-cruise-ship-since-covid-hit/ | 2022-08-12T10:05:26Z | wpri.com | control | https://www.wpri.com/news/us-and-world/new-zealand-welcomes-back-first-cruise-ship-since-covid-hit/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
A court in Russia on Thursday ordered a former state TV journalist placed under house arrest for nearly two months pending an investigation and potential trial on charges of spreading false information about Russia’s armed forces.
Marina Ovsyannikova was charged over a street protest last month, when she held up a banner that said, “(Russian President Vladimir) Putin is a killer, his soldiers are fascists. 352 children have been killed (in Ukraine). How many more children should die for you to stop?”
If convicted, Ovsyannikova faces up to 10 years in prison under a new law that penalizes statements against the military. The law was enacted shortly after Russian troops moved into Ukraine.
In the courtroom on Thursday, Ovsyannikova held up a poster saying “Let the murdered children come to you in your dreams at night.” She first made international headlines on March 14, when she staged an on-air protest against Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
“Marina became a hostage of her own conscience and a hostage of her love for her children, you see,” her lawyer, Dmitry Zakhvatov, said after the hearing.
“She cannot be abroad because her children are here, and she cannot stay silent here because she’s a prisoner of her conscience,” Zakhvatov said. “As a mother, she can’t stay silent. She sees what’s going on and it’s making her speak out.”
In March, Ovsyannikova appeared behind the anchor of an evening Channel One news broadcast holding a poster that said “Stop the war, don’t believe the propaganda, they are lying to you here.” She quit her job at the channel, was charged with disparaging the Russian military and fined 30,000 rubles ($270 at the time).
After quitting her job, Ovsyannikova became somewhat of an activist, staging antiwar pickets and speaking out publicly against the conflict.
She was fined two more times in recent weeks for disparaging the military in a critical Facebook post and with comments she made at a court where an opposition activist also accused of spreading false information about the military was remanded into custody.
According to Net Freedoms, a legal aid group focusing on free speech cases, as of Wednesday there were 79 criminal cases on charges of spreading false information about the military and up to 4,000 administrative cases on charges of disparaging the armed forces. | https://www.wpri.com/news/us-and-world/russian-reporter-put-under-house-arrest-over-war-criticism/ | 2022-08-12T10:05:54Z | wpri.com | control | https://www.wpri.com/news/us-and-world/russian-reporter-put-under-house-arrest-over-war-criticism/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Which hand tiller is best?
Tillers are tools for preparing soil for planting by loosening and mixing up the dirt. Tilling improves air circulation, pushes fertilizers and nutrients deeper into the soil, and breaks up weeds at the roots. Tillers are also used to remove grasses and weeds around the edges of gardens and flower beds, and to mix nutrients into the soil. And in addition to all the benefits your plants and soil get when you use a hand tiller, you’re getting some healthy exercise.
If you are looking for an excellent tiller, the Yard Butler Heavy-Duty Twist Tiller offers powder-coated steel with a cushioned ergonomic handle.
What to know before you buy a hand tiller
Tillers, cultivators, rakes and hoes are all tools made to work the soil. Tillers and cultivators are designed with some of the elements of rakes and hoes combined. Hand tillers are made principally for working small areas, so if your garden is a large one, you might want to take a look at an electric tiller.
Handles
- Short-handled tillers are about the size of a large hammer and require gardeners to kneel on the ground while working the soil. Short-handled tillers are used with only one hand at a time and are good for working small beds and in tight places.
- Long-handled tillers are made to be used while you’re standing. Long-handled tillers are better when more strength is required to break up tough soil, because you use both hands and your body’s weight to exert downward pressure.
The proper handle length is one where you can comfortably hold your tiller while standing upright. If you have to bend over, your tiller handle is too short, and you are likely to strain your back.
Material
- Wood handles are found on many short-handled tillers. They should be made of hardwoods that take a bit of abuse without breaking.
- Metal handles are found on a few short-handled tillers and most long-handled ones. Aluminum resists rust and is lighter than steel, but it’s less durable. Steel is sturdier but heavier, and resists rusting only if stainless or powder-coated.
What to look for in a quality hand tiller
Grip
As you are supplying all the power, the grip is all-important. Look for cushioned handles made of non-slip materials that are easy to grip and feel good in the hand.
Tines
Tines are the sharp projecting prongs, claws or teeth that do the actual tilling of the soil. The effectiveness of your tilling depends upon three things:
- Tine size: The bigger your tiller’s tines, the more effectively they break up hard soils.
- Tine shape: Most are a basic L-shape, like a crooked finger. Some designs are corkscrewed to break up the ground more easily and efficiently.
- Tine layout: Tools with fewer tines are best for small areas and tight spaces. The more tines you have, the quicker the work, but the harder it is to push the tines through the soil.
Ease of replacement
The tines on long-handled tillers ultimately bend or break when used in really tough soil, so look for tillers where they are easily replaced or, better yet, covered by a lifetime warranty.
How much you can expect to spend on a hand tiller
Short-handled hand tillers cost from $10-$30. Long-handled ones cost from $30-$50, depending upon their size and the materials used in their construction.
Hand tiller FAQ
Is a tiller the same thing as a cultivator?
A. Tillers and cultivators both work the soil, but tillers break up the soil while cultivators mix it. Strictly speaking, tillers would be used to create new garden beds while cultivators would be used to prepare existing garden beds. The tiller is designed to cut through tough turf where the cultivator isn’t. Tiller/cultivator combinations are made to do both, and a good choice for beginning gardeners.
How big an area can I till by hand?
A. Tilling can be exhausting work, especially when done by hand. Unless you are accustomed to rigorous physical labor, keep your ambitions modest. Small, short-handled tillers are good for small flower beds and long-handled tillers are good for small vegetable gardens.
What’s the best hand tiller to buy?
Top hand tiller
Yard Butler Heavy-Duty Twist Tiller
What you need to know: A wide horizontally mounted handle makes it easy to twist with minimal effort.
What you’ll love: The cushioned ergonomic T-handle is comfortable to hold and operate. The shaft is powder-coated steel and the step plate is positioned directly above the blades to exert maximum downward pressure to loosen, turn and till your soil.
What you should consider: It’s not effective in dense clay soils.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top hand tiller for the money
Edward Tools Hand Tiller Hoe and Cultivator
What you need to know: This tiller is used to till and cultivate small areas while kneeling.
What you’ll love: The blade is made of strong carbon steel and the ergonomic 14-inch solid oak handle has a comfortable rubber grip. It comes with a lifetime replacement warranty.
What you should consider: Some reviewers warned that the rubber grip may come loose.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Fiskars 40- to 60-Inch Telescoping Rotary Cultivator
What you need to know: The six spiked wheels dig deep into the ground as they roll to loosen soil, uproot weeds and mix in nutrients.
What you’ll love: The lightweight aluminum handle will never rust and the telescoping feature makes it easy to adjust to the length most comfortable for you. You can remove the center wheel to till around newly planted seedlings without damaging them.
What you should consider: Some customers said they needed to keep tightening the handle.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Tips for wearing and storing perfume
Fragrances can be a pricey cosmetic item to add to your daily grooming routine. So it can be frustrating when you need to refresh your perfume throughout the day to make the scent last longer. All those extra spritzes add up and reduce the life of your favorite bottles. Plus, sometimes, it’s not realistic to carry around the bottle throughout the day to refresh the scent as needed.
So, how can you stop your perfume’s scent from fading so fast? It all comes down to your application technique and the way you store your perfume bottles.
How to make perfume last throughout the day
Apply perfume after your shower
For optimal results, apply your fragrance immediately after your shower. The steam from the shower helps open the pores of your skin and absorb the scent better. The heat also maximizes the perfume’s aroma, giving you a longer-lasting scent with a smaller amount of fragrance.
Your skin is also free of oils and dirt when fresh out of the shower, meaning that the fragrance doesn’t react with sweat or grime that can lessen the aroma of the perfume.
Moisturize your skin
Perfume sits on the surface of your skin when applied and evaporates throughout the day. The dryer your skin, the quicker the scent will evaporate. When you apply perfume on moisturized skin, the fragrance takes longer to evaporate, meaning the scent will last longer.
For optimal results, apply moisturizer to clean skin after a shower. Make sure that any body moisturizer you use is unscented. Moisturizers with fragrance can interfere with the aroma of your perfume as the two scents mingle. Since this makes your perfume last longer, you can apply a smaller amount, so you’ll get more uses out of a single bottle of fragrance.
Apply your perfume to your pulse points
Your pulse points refer to areas including:
- The inside of your wrist
- The crook of your elbow
- Your neck
These areas are where your blood flows closest to the skin’s surface. As a result, the skin is warmer here than elsewhere on the body. Scents are more potent and last longer when heat is applied, so spritzing your perfume in these locations means your fragrance lasts longer. In warm weather, when wearing shorts or skirts, you can apply a summer perfume to pulse points such as the backs of your knees.
Apply petroleum jelly to your skin before spritzing
Using petroleum jelly, such as Vaseline, you can combine the effects of moisturized skin and applying perfume to pulse points. This method is an excellent alternative if applying body moisturizer to your skin is not an option.
Apply a small amount of petroleum jelly onto your pulse points. Spray the perfume onto your pulse points immediately after. Your skin absorbs the jelly for a moisturizing effect, allowing the scent to last longer.
Don’t rub in your fragrance
While it’s common practice to rub your wrists together or along the neck after applying perfume, it can fade the scent faster.
There are two reasons behind this. Firstly, the friction from the rubbing makes the fragrance’s top notes fade quicker. The top notes are the more vibrant smells you get from perfume for around five minutes after spraying.
Secondly, oils naturally occur on the skin’s surface. Rubbing perfume into the skin causes the scent’s molecules to mix with these oils. Not only does this mean the aroma won’t last as long, but it can also change the overall scent of the perfume on your skin.
Spray some scent on your hairbrush
Applying perfume to your hair can provide extra body to the fragrance. It’s especially effective with long hair because movement throughout the day releases the scent.
However, perfumes contain alcohol and can dry out your hair if applied directly from the bottle. Instead, you can use a couple of light spritzes on your hairbrush or comb. Run the scented brush through your hair.
You can also comb the perfume into wet or dry hair, depending on your preference. This method is particularly effective if you comb right from the roots because the heat from your scalp helps to release the scent.
Store your bottle correctly and never shake it
Many cosmetic products require shaking before use to ensure ingredients are blended before application. While it might be tempting to give your perfume bottle a little shake before spritzing, shaking it can weaken the scent and allow it to wear off faster on the skin. It allows air bubbles into the liquid, which disrupts the molecules and the delicate chemical bonds that make up the fragrance.
Similarly, storing your perfume correctly goes a long way toward preserving the strength and longevity of the scent. Heat and light can both disturb the chemical balance of the molecules and weaken or change the aroma. So, keep perfume bottles in a dry place out of direct sunlight so that the light and heat do not disrupt the strength or odor of the fragrance.
What you need to buy to make perfume last longer
Vaseline is one of the world’s best-known brands of petroleum jelly. It dries quickly on the skin without leaving residue, and when it comes to application to pulse points, this 100-milliliter bottle will go a long way.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion for Dry Skin
For those who prefer to apply all-over body lotion, this CeraVe moisturizer is fragrance-free, so it won’t interfere with your perfume’s scent. The hyaluronic acid helps to seal the moisture and your perfume into the skin for long-lasting hydration and scent.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Ulta Beauty
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Do the Dell XPS 13 laptop features justify the cost?
Dell is a leader in quality laptops at reasonable prices. The newest Dell XPS 13 is on the higher end of the brand’s price range, but is it worth it? If you’re considering buying the new device, you may want to look into its features to see how it stacks up with other Dell devices.
Everything you need to know about the new Dell XPS 13 Plus
Specs
- Random access memory: You can buy this with anywhere from 8 GB to 32 GB of RAM, meaning it’s ideal for multitasking. 8 GB of RAM is more than enough for most people, even those who work from home. The 32 GB configuration is an excellent choice for gamers and those who use their computer for graphic design or 3D modeling.
- Storage: It’s available with a 512 GB, 1 TB or 2 TB hard drive. While even 512 GB will be enough storage for many, you may want to opt for the 2 TB model if you plan on storing numerous videos and photos.
- Processor: A computer’s processor is one of the main components determining its operating speed. Choosing a laptop with at least a quad-core processor is a good idea. The new XPS 13 Plus features an Intel Core i5 or i7 processor with 12 to 14 cores.
- Display: Like other XPS 13 laptops, this model features a 13-inch display. You can purchase it with or without touchscreen capabilities and with an anti-glare or anti-reflective screen.
Design
Its touchpad is the most noticeable difference between it and its predecessors. It stretches from one side of the laptop to the other, unlike other devices with small square touchpads. This may be a welcome difference for some, but others might find it awkward. The pad also features haptic feedback, similar to a Macbook.
Overall, the aesthetics look great, but certain things may feel unfamiliar. For example, the keyboard has flat keys that are larger and closer together than most. It’s easy to get used to the new design, but you may find it strange at first.
Another major design difference is the flat f1-f12 keys above the keyboard. They are touch sensitive and feature small pictures that indicate what they do, rather than the typical f1-f12 layout you commonly see. Still, you can hold the “fn” key to see the standard layout.
How much does the new Dell XPS 13 Plus cost?
Depending on your chosen specs, you can expect to pay anywhere between $1,300-$2,400.
Suppose you want to prioritize speed and multitasking capabilities. In that case, you can pay around $1,800 for a machine with top-of-the-line RAM and the best processor by sacrificing storage space and an anti-reflective screen.
New Dell XPS 13 Plus FAQ
Do I need a laptop with a touchscreen?
A. This depends on how you plan to use your laptop. The touchscreen can be a handy way to navigate if you often use it on your lap. If you regularly sign documents, you can easily do it with a stylus rather than printing and signing them. For some, smudges may be a concern. Still, there are numerous affordable options for keeping your screen clean.
Is Dell better than HP?
A. HP laptops are often more affordable, but Dell devices are typically worth the cost and aren’t particularly expensive. If you’re trying to decide between a Dell and HP computer, thinking about how you will use your device can be helpful. You’ll want one with plenty of RAM if you often use multiple programs simultaneously. If you are a photographer or record a lot of videos, you’ll want to prioritize storage. Luckily, both brands have devices that will suit your needs.
Where to buy the new Dell XPS 13
This laptop features a unique design and top-notch specs. Many were impressed with its durability and slim profile. It’s available in platinum and graphite.
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Other laptops worth considering
Dell XPS 13 9310 Touchscreen Laptop
Although the new XPS 13 is excellent, you can’t go wrong with its predecessor. This device features 16 GB of RAM for those who love multitasking. It’s thin and has a touchscreen display. It has numerous input ports, including a thunderbolt 3 port, a 3.5-millimeter headphone and microphone jack and a microSD card reader.
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This is an excellent choice for creatives, as it has plenty of RAM and a vibrant display. It features a touchscreen, and the speakers are impressive. It’s relatively quiet and has a 16-inch display.
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Like the new XPS 13, this features a sleek design, plenty of storage space and a large touchpad. The display looks excellent, and the build quality is impressive. The battery lasts up to 17 hours on a single charge.
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HP ENVY x360 Convertible Laptop
This laptop has 16 GB of RAM and a powerful processor. The battery charges incredibly fast; you can expect around a 50% charge in 30 minutes. The high-resolution screen looks great.
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Laptop accessories worth considering for your new XPS 13
WD 4TB My Passport Ultra Silver Portable External Hard Drive
If you decide to prioritize performance over storage, you may want to consider buying an external hard drive. This is compatible with USB and USB-C. It’s relatively affordable and lightweight, making it easy to take on the go. It’s available in numerous sizes and colors.
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LaCie Rugged USB-C 1TB External Hard Drive
This is an affordable alternative to other external hard drives. It has up to 5 TB of storage and a drop-resistant liner. It transfers data quickly. Although it isn’t waterproof, it is water-resistant.
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This is lightweight and features a sleek, lightweight design. It’s an excellent way to get your laptop off your desk to allow it to dissipate heat. It’s available in nine colors.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of 17 Education & Technology Group Inc. (NASDAQ: YQ).
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This lawsuit is on behalf of persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired publicly traded 17EdTech securities pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus issued in connection with 17EdTech's December 2020 initial public offering.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until September 19, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, 17 Education & Technology Group Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) 17EdTech's K-12 Academic AST Services would end less than a year after the Company's initial public offering; (2) as part of its ongoing regulatory efforts, Chinese authorities would imminently curtail and/or end 17EdTech's core business; and (3) as a result, defendants' statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Sabrina Ionescu had 13 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, Sami Whitcomb added 15 points and the New York Liberty stayed in the playoff race with a 91-73 victory over the Dallas Wings on Wednesday night.
New York (14-20) moved into a tie with Atlanta for the eighth playoff spot, and the two teams play each other on Friday and Sunday to close the regular season. Dallas (17-17) is in the No. 6 spot in the playoffs. The Wings play Phoenix on Friday and Los Angeles on Sunday.
Ionescu, coming off a season-high 32 points against Dallas on Monday, was scoreless in the first half, going 0 for 4 from the field. But Ionescu responded after halftime with 11 points, four rebounds and four assists in the third quarter, including a layup just before the buzzer to extend New York’s lead to 67-57.
Marine Johannes added 13 points for New York, which outscored Dallas’ reserves 50-9. Whitcomb made four of her first six 3-pointers, the last with 6:10 left in the third quarter, for a 51-47 lead.
Marina Mabrey, coming off a career-high 31 points in a scoring battle with Ionescu on Monday, had 19 points and Teaira McCowan added 17 points and 13 rebounds for Dallas, which had its franchise record five-game winning streak snapped. Arike Ogunbowale, Dallas’ leading scorer, is out for the rest of the regular season and the first-round playoff matchup after having abdominal surgery on Tuesday.
Dallas jumped out to a 26-13 lead after making nine of its first 15 shots and led 31-18 entering the second quarter. But the Wings only scored five points through the opening seven minutes of the second quarter as New York used a 18-5 run to tie it at 36. The Wings led 39-38 at the break.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Missfresh Limited (NASDAQ: MF).
To receive updates on the lawsuit, fill out the form:
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This lawsuit is on behalf of persons who purchased or otherwise acquired Missfresh securities pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus issued in connection with Missfresh's June 2021 initial public offering.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until September 12, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Missfresh Limited issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Missfresh provided false financial figures in its registration statement and related prospectus issued in connection with the Company's June 2021 initial public offering; (2) Missfresh would need to amend its financial figures; (3) Missfresh, among other things, had lesser net revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2021; and (4) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times and negligently prepared.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of TG Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: TGTX).
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The lawsuit seeks to recover losses for shareholders who purchased TG Therapeutics between January 15, 2020 and May 31, 2022.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until September 16, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, TG Therapeutics, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) clinical trials revealed significant concerns related to the benefit-risk ratio and overall survival data of the Company's therapeutic product candidates, Ublituximab and Umbralisib; (ii) accordingly, it was unlikely that the Company would be able to obtain approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration of the Umbralisib marginal zone lymphoma and follicular lymphoma New Drug Application, the Biologics License Application for Ublituximab in combination with Umbralisib, the supplemental New Drug Application for Ublituximab in combination with Umbralisib, or the Ublituximab relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis Biologics License Application in their current forms; (iii) as a result, the Company had significantly overstated Ublituximab and Umbralisib's clinical and/or commercial prospects; and (iv) therefore, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
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Clarion Golf Team Claims Class 2A Championship at Happy Valley Invitational
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (EYT/D9) – The Clarion golf team certainly started the season in style.
(Above, from left: Devon Lauer, Lucas Mitrosky, Kameron Kerle and McKayla Kerle)
Behind a 73 from sophomore Kameron Kerle and a 75 from senior McKayla Kerle, the Bobcats won the Happy Valley Invitational at the Penn State Blue Course Thursday afternoon, shooting an 18-over-par 306 as a team to claim the Class 2A title by 20 strokes over Ligonier Valley.
Clarion’s score was the lowest of any of the 35 teams, split between 2A and 3A, at the invitational.
Radnor won the 3A championship with a 307.
Each of Clarion’s four golfers shot below 80.
Devon Lauer and Lucas Mitrosky each fired a 79 for the Bobcats.
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It was the first time any of them had played the Penn State Blue Course, which will be the site of the PIAA championships this fall.
The course is a challenging one and also the home of the Penn State University golf team. It’s littered with sand traps, making strategy a big part of a golfer’s game.
All four Clarion golfers navigated it with skill.
Individually, Kameron Kerle was third overall in Class 2A, six strokes off the pace set by champion Tim Peters of St. Joes. Peters shot a 5-under 67.
McKayla Kerle was also third in the Class 2A girls individual standings. Anna Swan of North East in Erie claimed the girls title, also shooting a 5-under 67.
Both Peters and Swan had the lowest scores of the day, regardless of class.
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Clarion County Photo of the Day
Friday, August 12, 2022 @ 12:08 AM
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Clarion County Recipe of the Day: Lemon Bread
Bake this sunshiny-sweet lemon bread today!
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup 2% milk
Glaze:
1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Directions
-Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs, lemon zest and juice. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually stir into creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition.
-Pour into a greased 8×4-in. loaf pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Cool in pan 15 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Combine glaze ingredients; immediately drizzle over bread. Serve warm.
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Local Man Allegedly Provides False Information to Purchase Firearm While Subject of PFA Order
MONROE TWP., Pa. (EYT) – A local man reportedly provided false information in order to purchase a firearm while being the subject of a Protection From Abuse (PFA) order.
According to court documents, Clarion-based State Police filed criminal charges against 37-year-old Harley James Mansberger, of Emlenton, in Magisterial District Judge Timothy P. Schill’s office on July 19.
According to a criminal complaint, on November 11, 2021, a trooper from State Police in Clarion was assigned to conduct a firearms violation investigation in which Harley Mansberger attempted to purchase a Savage Arms 93R17 rifle at the Clarion Walmart located in Monroe Township, Clarion County. Mansberger is a person prohibited from purchasing a firearm.
On November 10, 2021, while completing ATF Form 4473, Mansberger checked the “No” box for question 21(H) relating to being subject to any court orders, restraining him from harassing, stalking, or threatening a child or intimate partner. Mansberger was denied the purchase due to being the subject of an active PFA Order out of Clarion County. The PSP Clarion Trooper was able to verify that Mansberger had an active PFA, the complaint indicates.
On November 11, 2021, Walmart provided the state trooper a copy of the ATF form completed by Mansberger and an image of Mansberger entering the store on November 10, 2021, according to the complaint.
On December 17, 2021, the state trooper received Walmart’s security footage of Mansberger attempting to purchase a firearm, the complaint states.
Interview with Harley Mansberger:
On April 19, 2022, Mansberger was interviewed at his residence. He indicated that he attempted to purchase the rifle to use for hunting. Mansberger stated that he did not know if the PFA was active at the time. Since he did not know, he indicated that he would just try to see if he was denied. Mansberger said as he waited for the PICS check a long time, he figured it was not going to go through, according to the complaint.
He was arraigned at 11:36 a.m. on July 21 on the following charges:
– Sell or Transfer of Firearm – False Written Statement, Felony 3
– Statement Under Penalty, Misdemeanor 3
He is currently free on $2,500.00 monetary bail.
A preliminary hearing was scheduled for August 9 at 11:15 a.m. with Judge Schill presiding; however, court documents were not updated with the status of the case.
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Police: New Bethlehem Man Punches Woman, Tells Her ‘Better hope I don’t get this loaded or you’re first.”
NEW BETHLEHEM BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) – A New Bethlehem man is facing charges after he allegedly punched a woman and threatened her with a gun.
Curtis Mathew Pierce, 41, of New Bethlehem, was arraigned August 4 on the following charges, at Magisterial District Judge Jeffrey C. Miller’s office:
- Terroristic Threats with Intent To Terrorize Another, Misdemeanor 1
- Simple Assault, Misdemeanor 2
- Harassment–Subject Other to Physical Contact, Summary
According to a criminal complaint filed at Judge Miller’s office, Southern Clarion County Regional Police Department and PSP Clarion were dispatched to 125 Penn Street in New Bethlehem Borough on August 3, 2022, after a 9-1-1 caller reported an active domestic situation at the residence. The caller stated that Curtis Mathew Pierce assaulted his wife, and a firearm was involved.
As police were arriving on scene, the 9-1-1 dispatcher informed them that Pierce exited the house via the back door and fled in an unknown direction. Officers searched the property and could not find him.
After clearing the residence, EMS was called to the scene to treat the victim who had a bloody nose from Pierce allegedly striking her, according to the criminal complaint. She was escorted to the ambulance and was evaluated by medical personnel but refused treatment.
While inside the ambulance, police interviewed the victim who stated that her husband, Curtis Pierce, came home and was complaining about family issues. The victim said Pierce got mad and started yelling. He then allegedly punched the victim in the nose and threw a piece of wood at her before going upstairs to retrieve a .22 caliber rifle. The victim said she grabbed the gun out of Pierce’s hands and told him she called the police. That’s when Pierce exited the residence through the back door, according to the criminal complaint.
Police then interviewed a juvenile witness who stated that he called 9-1-1 after he heard Pierce yelling and talking about shooting himself. The witness told police he did not see Pierce with the gun and did not observe Pierce punching the victim.
When police asked the victim if Pierce threatened her with a gun, she said that he told her: “better hope I don’t get this loaded or you’re first.”
A short time later, Pierce returned to the scene where he was taken into custody at later lodged in the Clarion County Jail.
Pierce was released from the jail on Tuesday, August 8, after posting $15,000.00 cash bail.
He faces a preliminary hearing on August 16 at 1:30 p.m. with Judge Miller presiding.
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Say What?!: Escaped Capybara Spotted Wandering Loose in Missouri
Friday, August 12, 2022 @ 12:08 AM
LAKE OF OZARKS, Missouri – A Missouri resident said she was shocked during a recent drive when she spotted an unusual animal: a loose capybara, the world’s largest living rodent.
Christine Ziarkowski said she was driving on Horseshoe Bend, in the Lake of the Ozarks area, when she spotted the animal near the Blue Cat Lodge.
Read the full story here.
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AICDAC to Hold Narcan Drive-Thru on August 16 in Strattanville
Friday, August 12, 2022 @ 12:08 AM
CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – Armstrong-Indiana-Clarion Drug and Alcohol Commission is holding a Narcan distribution on August 16 in Strattanville.
The drive-thru distribution will be on Tuesday, August 16, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Strattanville Fire Department located at 441 Washington Street, Strattanville, Pa.
There is no cost to receive the Narcan.
Instructions for Naloxone administration will be provided.
For more information, visit www.aicdac.org or call 814-226-6350.
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SPONSORED: All Seasons Temporaries Inc. Featured Local Jobs
All Seasons Temporaries, Inc. has several new job openings in the local area.
Warehouse Associate
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
Weekly pay!
Duties (But not limited to):
• Process orders to be shipped out to customers
• Marking and labeling stock product
• Assist in unloading trucks and checking in product
• Sort items according to organization standards
• Light Fork Lift Driving
Requirements:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to pass pre-employment screening
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to bend, twist, kneel, push, pull, and reach for the duration of the shift
Grinder
7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
Weekly pay!
Duties (But not limited to):
• Grinding metal surfaces to the proper specifications
• Responsible for knowledge and operation of handheld grinders
• Stack sheets of metal upon completion of grinding
Requirements:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to pass pre-employment screening
• Steel-toed boots
Bundler- Meadville
$12.50 to $13.50/hr., non-exempt
• Light forklift driving
• Packaging bundles of pipe
• Use of banding and crimping to band pipes together
Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (some Fridays as needed for overtime, would be eight hours)
Requirements:
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to pass pre-employment screening
• Must have steel-toed shoes
Please send resumes to [email protected] or call 814-437-2148 for more information.
Stick Layers and Bin Tenders – Marienville, Titusville, and Endeavor
$15/hour – 1st and 2nd Shifts – Non-exempt
Job Requirements:
• Ability to lift, bend, twist, and stand for the duration shift
• Must pass pre-employment screening
• Must have steel-toed boots
• Must have general mathematical skills
• Must abide by all safety protocols
• Understand lockout protocols
• Must be able to work with a team
Duties (but not limited to):
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ALPENA, Michigan – Less than six weeks after conducting the first highway-based A-10 Thunderbolt II Integrated Combat Turns (ICTs) in history, Airmen from the 127th Wing, Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan, achieved another milestone for the Air Force’s Agile Combat Employment doctrine Aug. 8-12, alongside joint and ally partners from the Royal Canadian Air Force, the Michigan Army National Guard and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve during the National Guard Bureau-sponsored exercise Northern Strike 22.
For five consecutive days, A-10s from the 127th Wing conducted operations from separate locations across the state, including Cherry Capital Airport in Traverse City, Grayling Army Airfield, Oscoda-Wurtsmith Airport, Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, and Battle Creek Executive Airport. This event, known as Northern Agility 22-2 and nested under the broader exercise plan for Northern Strike 22, demonstrates logistics under attack and joint integration in ACE, which is the ability execute missions quickly in unpredictable ways. The significance of these events were underscored Aug. 11 when Integrated Combat Turns at Alpena CRTC were observed in-person by Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall.
“Northern Agility incorporated seamlessly with Northern Strike shows how ACE can be integrated into the joint fight,” said U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Bryan Teff, commander of the Michigan Air National Guard. “Northern Strike provides the perfect backdrop for Michigan to continue moving key Air Force doctrines forward as a center of excellence for ACE.”
Throughout the event, A-10 aircraft were fueled and serviced by personnel assigned to Alpena CRTC, Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center, Fort Custer Training Center, the 127th Wing, the Florida National Guard’s 1-111th General Support Aviation Battalion, the Oklahoma Air National Guard’s 137th Special Operations Wing, and the 471st Marine Wing Support Squadron. U.S. Army Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Trucks (HEMTT) were utilized to support fueling, while A-10 maintainers were transported to each operating location aboard CH-47 Chinook helicopters from the Michigan and Florida Army National Guard, C-130H aircraft from the 436 Transport Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Force and the Illinois Air National Guard’s 182d Airlift Wing. Additionally, MC-130H aircraft from the 15th Special Operations Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Florida participated in training designed to further ACE and Multi-capable Airmen.
Additionally, the Kelly Johnson Joint All-Domain Innovation Center teamed with industry partners during Northern Agility 22-2 to demonstrate numerous technologies for augmented reality to enhance the multi-capable Airman concept, rapid integration of the Command & Control ecosystem, Synthetic Aperture Radar, Advanced Threat Detection and Visualization and other capabilities.
The Kelly Johnson Joint All-Domain Innovation Center, based at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Macomb County, Michigan, is a living laboratory where new ideas and technologies are born, tested, and evaluated for the future war fight. Michigan is also home to the National All-Domain Warfighting Center (NADWC), making the state an engine for testing and innovation across the Department of Defense.
“This week was a milestone for ACE, conducting what we believe are the first-ever joint ICTs and working with the U.S. Army to get fuel into austere locations utilizing their specialized HEMTT equipment and logistics under attack procedures,” said U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brian Wyrzykowski, lead operations planner for Northern Agility 22-2. “From our Canadian allies providing airlift support and logistics, to our Marine and Army partners delivering and connecting fuel services for our A-10 aircraft, it was a true team effort that made Northern Agility 22-2 a success.”
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Rethinking the Role of Student Adviser
While not in a position to offer the therapeutic counseling traditionally used to mitigate student stress and anxiety, they can still implement various strategies to help, writes James R. Wickes.
Today's college students are experiencing increasing and nearly debilitating levels of stress and anxiety, at least according to an Ohio State University survey. The survey asked students about their levels of anxiety, depression and burnout, all of which increased since August of 2020. It also asked them about their coping mechanisms, which included eating unhealthy foods, use of alcohol, use of tobacco or vaping, and seeking help from a mental health counselor -- each of which also increased over the same period. Students also reported that their physical activity had declined as a way to deal with stress.
That is alarming, particularly because we see few signs, if any, that things are going to improve for students in the coming years. College (and everything else, for that matter) is getting more expensive, not less. Jobs are requiring more education, not less. Supporting oneself while pursuing a degree requires more hours of work, not less. And all that has been occurring in the context of a global pandemic and looming geopolitical and military conflict.
These factors weigh heavily on students as they shoulder the already tremendous pressure of day-to-day hardships. What's worse, students who attribute academic struggles to stress do considerably worse than students who do not, according to research by Patricia Frazier and her colleagues. Students are, unsurprisingly, thinking about how stressed they are, and it's creating a feedback loop of anxiety and academic despair.
Today's college students are experiencing increasing and nearly debilitating levels of stress and anxiety, at least according to an Ohio State University survey. The survey asked students about their levels of anxiety, depression and burnout, all of which increased since August of 2020. It also asked them about their coping mechanisms, which included eating unhealthy foods, use of alcohol, use of tobacco or vaping, and seeking help from a mental health counselor -- each of which also increased over the same period. Students also reported that their physical activity had declined as a way to deal with stress. That is alarming, particularly because we see few signs, if any, that things are going to improve for students in the coming years. College (and everything else, for that matter) is getting more expensive, not less. Jobs are requiring more education, not less. Supporting oneself while pursuing a degree requires more hours of work, not less. And all that has been occurring in the context of a global pandemic and looming geopolitical and military conflict. These factors weigh heavily on students as they shoulder the already tremendous pressure of day-to-day hardships. What's worse, students who attribute academic struggles to stress do considerably worse than students who do not, according to research by Patricia Frazier and her colleagues. Students are, unsurprisingly, thinking about how stressed they are, and it's creating a feedback loop of anxiety and academic despair. In fact, academic advisers encounter on a regular basis: The student who has to work two jobs to make ends meet while also trying to balance the demands of higher-level physics and math The single parent who can only take classes at certain times during the week because they have to take care of their child while also working full time The first-generation student who feels homesick, alienated and isolated in a new setting while also balancing a full-time course load. Advisers want to help such students find success despite these adversities, and they are naturally concerned about students' stress, anxiety and overall well-being. However, it is not uncommon for advisers to feel like their hands are tied when it comes to helping students deal with anxiety as though it falls only within the domain of therapeutic counseling. But advisers can, in fact, take certain steps within their domain of expertise that can help students deal with stress and anxiety. Goal-Setting One is to help students focus on short- and medium-term goals that have a low likelihood of encountering significant barriers. Long-term goals are good for helping students with motivation and drive, and they can also be a tremendous source of inspiration. Yet such goals are often interrupted by major life events, such as changing jobs or moving homes, having a baby or a death in the family. Few things can cause more anxiety than the feeling of never being able to achieve that primary goal. Students can achieve short- to medium-term goals, however, through turbulent times and still make progress toward a larger goal that might seem out of reach. Using scaffolding techniques, advisers can work with students to articulate several short- to medium-term goals that they could meet and would ultimately give them a sense of accomplishment rather than stagnation. For example, if a student is overly concerned that they will not be able to find a job after graduating, an adviser can encourage the student to focus on daily, weekly and even monthly goals that would mitigate that fear as well as increase the likelihood of finding employment. For that student, an adviser can recommend reaching out to a student organization by the end of the week, volunteering for community service each month, spending the week researching virtual training for the job they are pursuing, and putting together a professional wardrobe by the end of the semester. This scaffolding approach to setting goals helps students feel they are making progress toward finding employment, especially since nearly each of those examples can be used to expand a student's resume and make them more competitive in the job market. Other examples of short- to medium-term goals are those that encourage students to use campus resources, like the gym and other recreational areas, study or tutoring centers, the writing center, the library, the career center, any office of student engagement and so on. Goals like visiting the gym or making time to visit the tutoring center twice a week go a long way in helping students avoid feeling trapped in a bad situation. Also, advisers should communicate to students that their growth and development, not a job or a salary, are the ultimate aim of a higher education. That means that anything that helps a student grow as an individual is something worthy of a goal, no matter how small. Shifting Control Advisers can also mitigate student stress by encouraging them to build a strong internal locus of control rather than an external one. When students place the locus of control outside themselves, it suggests that they aren't really responsible for anything, so no amount of personal effort will make a difference. That feeds into students' feelings of anxiety and helplessness because external forces are most often uncertain and unpredictable. In contrast, students with a strong internal locus of control are more likely to take responsibility for their academic failings rather than blame them on outside forces like a pandemic, bad weather or a malicious instructor. And they will be more likely to make changes to improve their performance, as Charles Duhigg writes in Smarter, Faster, Better (Random House, 2016). One way to promote a strong internal locus of control is to remind students of how hard they had to work to get to where they are. Hard work, according to Duhigg, is "something we decide to do" rather than something that just happens. Framing students' success and failures in terms of hard work helps them think of academic outcomes in those terms rather than as emerging from something they cannot control, like natural aptitude or ability. Advisers often encounter this when students speak about math, for example. Students frequently report to be failing a math course because they're "just not good at math," or they "just don't get it." With that attitude, students don't have much reason to work harder to improve. But framing math performance in terms of effort allows students to combat feelings of helplessness by taking responsibility for their success in the class. They adjust, improve their performance and make progress toward larger goals. Backup Planning Last, advisers can work with students to anticipate and plan for roadblocks in their academic careers. A big source of stress and anxiety for students is when plans go unexpectedly awry, but with a proper backup plan, or even proper perspective, much of that stress and anxiety can be avoided. For example, most students enroll in classes with every expectation to finish the term. For many, however, life events prevent that from happening. Advisers should work with students to not just build a schedule for how things should work out but also to articulate a backup plan in the worst-case scenario. That way, if a student has to drop one or more courses or if they fail, they can feel assured that all is not lost. Working with students to plan for multiple scenarios can, of course, be time-consuming, which is why advisers should encourage students to visit with them multiple times per term. It's better to create a solid backup plan over the course of several meetings than have a weak plan due to the time constraints of one meeting. The landscape of student success is rife with pits and roadblocks, and students are understandably stressed and anxious. Even though academic advisers are not in a position to offer the kind of therapeutic counseling that is traditionally used to mitigate stress and anxiety, they can nonetheless implement a number of strategies to help students succeed. By helping students establish short- and medium-term goals, develop an internal locus of control, and create backup plans, advisers can empower students to overcome negative feelings and pursue their academic destiny.
In fact, academic advisers encounter on a regular basis:
- The student who has to work two jobs to make ends meet while also trying to balance the demands of higher-level physics and math
- The single parent who can only take classes at certain times during the week because they have to take care of their child while also working full time
- The first-generation student who feels homesick, alienated and isolated in a new setting while also balancing a full-time course load.
Advisers want to help such students find success despite these adversities, and they are naturally concerned about students' stress, anxiety and overall well-being. However, it is not uncommon for advisers to feel like their hands are tied when it comes to helping students deal with anxiety as though it falls only within the domain of therapeutic counseling. But advisers can, in fact, take certain steps within their domain of expertise that can help students deal with stress and anxiety.
Goal-Setting
One is to help students focus on short- and medium-term goals that have a low likelihood of encountering significant barriers. Long-term goals are good for helping students with motivation and drive, and they can also be a tremendous source of inspiration. Yet such goals are often interrupted by major life events, such as changing jobs or moving homes, having a baby or a death in the family. Few things can cause more anxiety than the feeling of never being able to achieve that primary goal. Students can achieve short- to medium-term goals, however, through turbulent times and still make progress toward a larger goal that might seem out of reach.
Using scaffolding techniques, advisers can work with students to articulate several short- to medium-term goals that they could meet and would ultimately give them a sense of accomplishment rather than stagnation. For example, if a student is overly concerned that they will not be able to find a job after graduating, an adviser can encourage the student to focus on daily, weekly and even monthly goals that would mitigate that fear as well as increase the likelihood of finding employment. For that student, an adviser can recommend reaching out to a student organization by the end of the week, volunteering for community service each month, spending the week researching virtual training for the job they are pursuing, and putting together a professional wardrobe by the end of the semester. This scaffolding approach to setting goals helps students feel they are making progress toward finding employment, especially since nearly each of those examples can be used to expand a student's resume and make them more competitive in the job market.
Other examples of short- to medium-term goals are those that encourage students to use campus resources, like the gym and other recreational areas, study or tutoring centers, the writing center, the library, the career center, any office of student engagement and so on. Goals like visiting the gym or making time to visit the tutoring center twice a week go a long way in helping students avoid feeling trapped in a bad situation. Also, advisers should communicate to students that their growth and development, not a job or a salary, are the ultimate aim of a higher education. That means that anything that helps a student grow as an individual is something worthy of a goal, no matter how small.
Shifting Control
Advisers can also mitigate student stress by encouraging them to build a strong internal locus of control rather than an external one. When students place the locus of control outside themselves, it suggests that they aren't really responsible for anything, so no amount of personal effort will make a difference. That feeds into students' feelings of anxiety and helplessness because external forces are most often uncertain and unpredictable. In contrast, students with a strong internal locus of control are more likely to take responsibility for their academic failings rather than blame them on outside forces like a pandemic, bad weather or a malicious instructor. And they will be more likely to make changes to improve their performance, as Charles Duhigg writes in Smarter, Faster, Better (Random House, 2016).
One way to promote a strong internal locus of control is to remind students of how hard they had to work to get to where they are. Hard work, according to Duhigg, is "something we decide to do" rather than something that just happens. Framing students' success and failures in terms of hard work helps them think of academic outcomes in those terms rather than as emerging from something they cannot control, like natural aptitude or ability. Advisers often encounter this when students speak about math, for example. Students frequently report to be failing a math course because they're "just not good at math," or they "just don't get it." With that attitude, students don't have much reason to work harder to improve. But framing math performance in terms of effort allows students to combat feelings of helplessness by taking responsibility for their success in the class. They adjust, improve their performance and make progress toward larger goals.
Backup Planning
Last, advisers can work with students to anticipate and plan for roadblocks in their academic careers. A big source of stress and anxiety for students is when plans go unexpectedly awry, but with a proper backup plan, or even proper perspective, much of that stress and anxiety can be avoided.
For example, most students enroll in classes with every expectation to finish the term. For many, however, life events prevent that from happening. Advisers should work with students to not just build a schedule for how things should work out but also to articulate a backup plan in the worst-case scenario. That way, if a student has to drop one or more courses or if they fail, they can feel assured that all is not lost. Working with students to plan for multiple scenarios can, of course, be time-consuming, which is why advisers should encourage students to visit with them multiple times per term. It's better to create a solid backup plan over the course of several meetings than have a weak plan due to the time constraints of one meeting.
The landscape of student success is rife with pits and roadblocks, and students are understandably stressed and anxious. Even though academic advisers are not in a position to offer the kind of therapeutic counseling that is traditionally used to mitigate stress and anxiety, they can nonetheless implement a number of strategies to help students succeed. By helping students establish short- and medium-term goals, develop an internal locus of control, and create backup plans, advisers can empower students to overcome negative feelings and pursue their academic destiny.
James R. Wicks is a District College and Career Counselor at Collin College.
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Confessions of a Community College Dean
In which a veteran of cultural studies seminars in the 1990s moves into academic administration and finds himself a married suburban father of two. Foucault, plus lawn care.
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SHEEO Wrap-Up
Baseline calculations, completion funds, works in progress, and an elusive shrimp cocktail
Wednesday’s conference was so jam-packed that I couldn’t get to it all for Thursday, so a few recaps and some general thoughts follow.
A while back – I’d offer an estimate, but COVID has discombobulated my sense of time – Nikki Edgecombe from the CCRC mentioned that they were looking at a project on estimating what it would cost to fund community colleges well enough to do their jobs well. I was heartened to see that the project is under way. Kate Shaw, of HCM (which is collaborating on the project) introduced the goals: to “cost out” the institutional practices that lead to student success, to determine how community college funding could deliver adequate and equitable resources, and to build the capacity of the field. Worthy goals, I think, though the variability of contexts will present a non-trivial obstacle.
The rest of the panel consisted of folks from Texas, California, and Ohio, offering perspectives from each. Joe May, the former chancellor of Dallas College, gave a helpful overview of the Texas system. He noted that as with many performance funding systems, it’s an “allocation” system rather than a “funding” system. In a “funding” system, if you do more of X, you get more funding accordingly. In an “allocation” system, the total pie is fixed, and colleges compete with each other over the size of the slices. When a performance funding system operates with a fixed total allocation, the colleges are in zero-sum competition with each other. It’s possible that a college with improved outcomes might take a funding cut if it improved less quickly than the average.
I kept waiting for the more fundamental objection of a death spiral. If a college “underperforms” because it’s underfunded, then cutting its funding will only make matters worse. In most other areas of public service, this would be too obvious to mention. If a city experiences a wave of arson, it doesn’t respond by cutting funding to the fire department on the grounds that it’s underperforming. As Nicholas Hillman argued in the mid-day plenary, markets are designed to create winners and losers; public service should not have losers. Alas, connecting those dots was left to the audience.
To his credit, May correctly noted that the more dicey the finances, the more quickly a college moves from ‘visionary’ to ‘transactional.’ That’s where leadership matters the most. When things are going well, visionary changes may seem unnecessary; when things are going badly, they may seem too risky. That makes progress on equity more difficult than one would like.
Valerie Lundy-Wagner, of the California community college system, captured the dilemma well. As she put it, “[u]nder what circumstances might we not want to fund an institution due to issues around a lack of equity?” Until we can answer that, she suggested, equity concerns will take a back seat to more operational issues. She finished by noting that “we fund programs, but we don’t change structures.” Serious and sustained progress on equitable outcomes will require structural changes, but those are particularly hard to do when basic operating funding is both tenuous and tied to short-term outcomes.
The critiques were on-point, but I’m still waiting for an answer to the first question. In the absence of a baseline figure, performance-funding allocation systems are vulnerable to the objection that poor performance may reflect underfunding in the first place; if that’s true, then cutting funding will only make matters worse. But if we can be reasonably confident that there’s enough money to do the job right, then performance funding on top of that could make sense.
Charles Ansell of Complete College America and Tammy Warner of the Rhode Island system followed with a discussion that echoed some of the earlier Tennessee discussion. Rhode Island developed a series of wraparound supports for students with the goal of improving completion rates, and they’ve been successful. The twist in the Rhode Island case was the funding mechanism. They had inserted the plan into the Governor’s budget, and looked forward to a healthy allocation with which to work, but it didn’t survive the legislative process. So Warner and her colleague Omar Reyes walked us through the “braided” funding mechanism they developed. In essence, it drew bits of funding from a series of different agencies. That sounds simple enough, but anyone who has worked in bureaucracies knows how difficult that sort of bridge-building can be; the systems weren’t built to work that way. I was impressed.
Finally, I caught a panel on an ongoing project to define a college completion fund at the federal level. Several groups are working together on it, and the panel reflected that. Will Del Pilar represented the Education Trust, John Lane represented SHEEO, Kelly McManus (who chaired the panel) represented Arnold Ventures, and Alex Mayer represented MDRC.
I’ll admit having been surprised by this panel. When I read “completion funds,” I envisioned something like Marion Technical College’s program by which students who complete 30 credits successfully get tuition waived for the remaining 30. That wasn’t this. This was about guiding a possible federal project. Lane noted that they’re particularly interested in interventions that are “election-proof,” so they can survive changes of administration; that struck me as wise.
A spirited exchange ensued with the audience around the ethics of using federal funds for institutional loan forgiveness. I would expect any federal intervention to make some clear points on that front.
As with the CCRC/HCM panel, this panel was more an announcement of work in progress than an analysis of something completed. My ears perked up at the mention that MDRC has issued a series of sixteen short strategy documents; that sounds like some near-term reading.
I had hoped to catch the panel on mental health on Thursday morning, but flight plans didn’t allow it.
My thanks to everyone who suggested the shrimp cocktail at St. Elmo’s. It didn’t happen – with two out-of-state tuitions to pay this year, fancy dining is pretty much out of the question – but I appreciated the tip. Next time around.
As with many conferences, some of the highlights were the hallway or breakfast conversations. Meeting folks from around the country, it quickly became clear just how different the ground rules are in different states. Some states have community college “districts,” like school districts. Some have local dedicated tax levies that last for years at a time. Some have local funding, which typically comes with some level of local control. But even with all of that, I was glad to see a sense of shared purpose. It was probably the least internally competitive conference I can remember attending. There’s virtue in that.
Next week, back to the regularly scheduled blog.
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Ashley German Soto, entering her third year at Union College in New York, has gotten a lot of support that has helped her find success as a first-generation student, including a full-tuition scholarship, cohort-based leadership training and being matched with a mentor. But she would like to see more professors asking students like her what they can do as educators to help, and "doing it in a way that's not singling them out -- saying you want to be a better professor and are trying to gain skills," she says. "Being vulnerable allows for transparency and builds that trusting bond."
Findings from a recent Student Voice survey of 1,073 first-generation college students reveal feelings of isolation and sources of worry for many students whose parents didn't graduate from college, as well as how particular supports from professors and other areas of campus have helped, or would help.
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More Foreign Academics Say They Are Denied Entry to India
Many say this is an apparent reaction to their criticism of the government.
Growing numbers of international academics are reporting being denied entry to India, sparking speculation that New Delhi is seeking to keep critical scholars out of the country.
Lindsay Bremner, professor of architecture and cities at the University of Westminster, arrived in India last month with a valid research visa but, hours later, was told she couldn't enter the country.
Bremner, who never learned the reason why she was denied entry, said that there "seems to be a trend" of such cases.
Filippo Osella, professor of anthropology and south Asian studies at the University of Sussex, had a similar experience when he was turned away at the border in March despite having a valid research visa and having had no trouble previously in 30 years of traveling to Kerala for fieldwork.
"I had to leave on the same flight that I arrived with," he said, adding that he was not given a reason for the decision, but was assigned a guard on the plane returning to Dubai.
Despite inquiries by numerous academic organizations and British and Italian officials, he still has not got any explanation.
Times Higher Education has learned of several other similar cases in recent months, sparking speculation that they are tied to increasing restrictions on academic freedom in India.
One scholar with overseas citizenship of India (OCI) status, which grants people of Indian origin and their spouses the right to visit and live in the country, said that government officials had threatened to revoke her right to travel in direct connection to her criticism of the government.
"The central [government] has threatened to take away my OCI card based on false allegations of 'clandestine activities,'" she said.
"I believe they are trying to threaten and intimidate me because I have made statements critical of the national and state governments in the news media."
Osella said he was worried that individual academics were being targeted.
"The government of India in various ways seems to be proactively looking at the work which foreign researchers are doing in India, which is fair enough, but it's acting in this rather mysterious way, to deny entry after proper research visas have been issued," he said.
And he agreed that there were concerns that the issue is far more widespread than publicly reported.
"I think there are quite a few cases where academics tend to remain quiet about it -- either not to spoil the possibility of returning to India or to avoid putting local collaborators at risk," he said.
The incidents come amid attempts by the Indian government to expand its international higher education ties.
Daniel Munier, acting director of advocacy for the Scholars at Risk Network, said that the moves "appear to fit a broader, years-long pattern" by the Indian government to use "diverse means to restrict and punish academic or expressive activity that they find objectionable."
"Travel restrictions in particular, whether targeted or through broader actions, have the effect of undermining cross-border research, learning, and dialogue, limiting knowledge and understanding, to the detriment of local and international populations," he warned.
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Financial Collapse at New Jersey City University
Governor Phil Murphy has called for an investigation into New Jersey City University's dramatic change in financial standing, which led NJCU to declare a financial emergency.
New Jersey City University is facing scrutiny from the state government following a financial collapse that saw a dramatic reversal of fortune with the institution reportedly going from a surplus of $108 million in 2013 to a deficit of $67 million amid plans to expand NJCU's campus.
Last week Governor Phil Murphy, a Democrat, called for an investigation into the university's finances.
"These figures, if true, are deeply troubling, and require an immediate, independent investigation to understand how the financial situation deteriorated so rapidly over an eight-year period," Murphy wrote in a letter to the state's comptroller formally requesting an investigation.
Now it appears that state authorities are poised to open such an investigation.
"We'll look into what has happened at NJCU and follow the facts where they lead us," the acting state comptroller, Kevin Walsh, wrote in part of an email to Inside Higher Ed. "If anyone has information related to this matter, please reach out to us through our website."
The NJCU Board of Trustees acknowledged the request in a statement by Board Chair Joseph F. Scott, who said "we welcome any additional review of the university's financial situation as we work collaboratively with our partners in government, labor and our student, faculty and staff community to move our institution onto solid ground and set it on a path to future sustainability."
The Board of Trustees did not reply to a request for comment. But NJCU officials have pushed back on the criticism -- and reporting -- arguing that critics misunderstand the financial position of the university, that journalists have overstated the reported surplus, and that enrollment issues and changes to national accounting standards are the real cause of NJCU's financial woes.
Now NJCU, a minority-serving institution which enrolls around 6,000 students, many low income and first-generation, is in the crosshairs of state investigators as the fall semester nears.
The Financial Collapse
According to faculty members and local media, NJCU went from a surplus to a major deficit within the span of less than a decade under the leadership of former president Sue Henderson, who resigned last month, earning a potential payout of $1 million amid a financial emergency, which has the Board of Trustees seeking a $10 million lifeline to keep the university afloat.
Faculty members have pointed to a number of alleged financial missteps by Henderson, largely related to ambitious expansion projects that have drained university coffers and failed to pay off.
Under her leadership, NJCU built a new business school, extended its campus to nearby Fort Monmouth -- which one state official is now urging NJCU to surrender to another college -- and aimed to expand the campus by building a new performing arts center and luxury apartments.
Prior to Henderson's departure, employees noted -- in a University Senate resolution critical of her leadership -- numerous other factors, such as "changes in state contribution to the university budget; changes in student enrollment and retention; adjustments to guarantee pensions, and other reasons."
Enrollment and retention challenges have weakened NJCU finances, Francis Moran, a political science professor and president of NJCU's University Senate told Inside Higher Ed via email. According to university figures, NJCU fell from enrollment of 7,951 total students in fall 2019 to 5,841 students this fall, though officials note those numbers will likely increase before the semester begins.
"I think the main problem was that we're a tuition driven institution, and we hit a bad cycle of declining enrollment just when we embarked on some ambitious expansion plans," Moran wrote. "COVID didn't help any (aside from the lifeline that federal funding provided in the short term; it killed the enrollment from our feeder community colleges). Our retention rates have also not been that solid and we were on this treadmill of constantly finding new students to fill the seats."
University leaders argue that a number of factors, not poor leadership, have drained its finances. An NJCU spokesperson points to declining state contributions -- falling from $26.1 million in 2015 to $21.5 million in 2020, with fluctuations along the way -- and an enrollment drop of more than 2,000 students during the COVID-19 pandemic, which it still has not recovered from. But the main cause of NJCU's financial woes, officials claim, is a change in accounting standards.
A statement provided by NJCU from First Tyron Advisors, a financial services firm retained by NJCU, argues that the university never had a surplus but rather that its net position was $108 million positive and that recent reporting has conflated the concepts of surplus and net position.
One key issue, First Tryon Advisors said, is the 2015 adoption of changes issued by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, an organization that establishes accounting and financial reporting guidelines for state and local governments and entities like public colleges.
"The reference to decline in Net Position is also being discussed without appropriate context, as the [NJ.com] article does not provide commentary on the implementation of GASB 68 a new, pension-related accounting standard that was required, beginning in 2015," part of the NJCU statement reads. "NJCU's Net Position is currently negative ($61M), but only because of GASB 68. NJCU's Net Position would be $84M without the 2015 change in accounting standards."
The statement added that attributing that decline to leadership "is completely inaccurate."
Ben Durant, the recently hired chief financial officer at NJCU, added:" In the year it was implemented, GASB 68 had a $115 million negative impact on NJCU's Net Position. This was a change in reporting requirements not an actual decline in Net Position. In all practical respects, nothing had changed. The accounting rules simply required NJCU to show a liability that they previously were not required to. In the most recent fiscal year, the GASB 68 adjustment had a $145M negative impact on Net Position."
When the GASB guidelines were first issued in 2012, to go into effect for the 2015 fiscal year, then GASB Chairman Robert H. Attmore said the new accounting standards would "provide a more faithful representation" of obligations such as pensions liabilities and expenses. At the time Attmore, now retired, said: "Among other improvements, net pension liabilities will be reported on the balance sheet, providing citizens and other users of these financial reports with a clearer picture of the size and nature of the financial obligations to current and former employees."
What's Next
Caught in a financial emergency, NJCU has adopted a 90-day interim budget from July 1 to September 30. That budget, according to university spokesperson Ira Thor, "provides funding only for those fixed, mandatory or other costs that are necessary to operate the campus, allowing campus leadership time to develop a full, annual budget (to replace the interim budget) that will incorporate a comprehensive rightsizing plan for long-term sustainability."
NJCU is focused on five key areas to reach long-term financial sustainability: enrollment and revenue generation; cost cutting in the short-term, intermediary and long-term; selling large assets; reviewing its academic offerings; and administrative efficiency, Thor said by email.
"Specific strategies in each area are currently being developed by cross-collaborative, critical priority teams," he wrote. "A detailed rightsizing plan will be presented with the annual budget, which will replace the current interim budget and is scheduled for adoption in late September."
Durant said the university has identified $12 million in cuts.
"Some of those reductions (including furloughs, pay cuts, and vacant position freezes), however, are short-term budget reduction measures, enacted to contain costs while we develop a more comprehensive rightsizing plan to align the size of our institution with the current level of our enrollment," Durant said in an NJCU statement. "But rightsizing takes time. It can't be done haphazardly or in a way that visibly erodes the quality of services expected from students. As such, we are requesting an infusion of stabilization funds from the state to give us the runway we need to develop and implement a thorough and comprehensive plan for long-term sustainability."
In the meanwhile, the university will await a decision on its request for a $10 million lifeline.
According to Moran, details on financial viability efforts "have been scant, but the general view is that we're going to get leaner and come back to our core mission of serving our community here. There's also talk of unloading some of the real estate we took on and stopping projects that had been planned. But the bottom line is we need to recruit students and keep them in the seats."
Moran added that the new administration has been more forthcoming with details in recent days.
Where's the Oversight?
Faculty members at NJCU have been sounding the alarm for months. In September they voted no confidence in Henderson, who resigned in June, for poor financial stewardship and a lack of shared governance. At the time they noted that NJCU's financial position has plunged under her leadership. NJCU's Board of Trustees responded to the no confidence vote by affirming its support for Henderson.
While NJCU's Board of Trustees noted in a statement that it "believe[s] deeply in transparency and openness" members have avoided discussing NJCU's financial issues with the press.
But what exactly is the role of trustees in safeguarding a college from financial collapse?
Larry Ladd, a senior consultant at AGB Consulting, noted that while fiscal management isn't the board's responsibility, they are tasked with making sure institutions are financially sustainable.
"They're not responsible for financial management, but they're responsible for making sure that the assets are used appropriately and there's a sustainable financial model in place," Ladd said. "They're responsible for protecting the assets of the institution over time. That doesn't mean that they manage day-to-day -- they hire a president to do that. But they have to ask the questions to give themselves comfort that the institution is being financially responsible in decision making."
Ladd said boards must be willing to understand the risks that go into bold expansion plans, as well as ask about deficits and how those will be brought under control by university officials.
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Cardona's Vision for Higher Ed
Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona is calling on colleges to change how they approach student success. He unveiled a new grant program for minority-serving institutions and flamed elite universities.
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona has a demand: "We need a culture change in higher education now."
In a speech made at a conference attended by university and college presidents and other leaders in higher education on Thursday, Cardona said that elite rankings are a "joke" and that more attention needs to be focused on the institutions that serve the nation's less-affluent students.
"It's a cruel irony that institutions that serve the most students with the most to gain from a college degree have the fewest resources to invest in student success," he said. Of elite universities, Cardona said, "You compete for the most affluent students by luring them in with generous aid because the most well-prepared students have the best SAT scores and graduate on time. You seek favor from your peers from other elite schools with expensive dinners and lavish events because their opinions carry clout in surveys. And you invest in the best campus experiences that money can buy because the more graduates that become donors, the more points you score."
In order to change this, he said that leaders in higher education need to "embrace a new vision of college excellence," which involves creating spaces and resources that are inclusive and meet the needs of underrepresented students.
Cardona announced new initiatives from the Education Department to boast completion rates at historically Black colleges and other minority-serving institutions, including a $5 million competitive grant program and the expansion of the Project Success initiative.
The grant program, called the College Completion Fund, will award a maximum of $1 million to fund programs at HBCUs, MSIs, tribal colleges and Hispanic-serving institutions for projects aimed at improving retention, transfers and completion. The Education Department said that grant money should be used to help students who are close to graduation or to reengage students who withdrew from college during the pandemic.
The money for the program was approved by Congress for the Education Department earlier this year.
Community colleges, which faced the worst enrollment declines as a result of the pandemic, will be given priority for the grant money, said a press release.
"Campuses are incredibly excited about this new program, despite its small size. Without question, community colleges that receive funding will be able to enhance student success, as their efforts are so often constrained because of a lack of adequate institutional resources," said David Baime, senior vice president for government relations at the American Association of Community Colleges.
Although completion rates have risen over the last six years, experts say that pandemic-related enrollment declines are likely to cause completion rates to decrease in the coming years. Students of color are more likely to face difficulty completing college. Among undergraduates, 60 percent of Black students and half of Latino students leave college before obtaining their degree. On the other hand, 36 percent of white students and only 26 percent of Asian students leave college prior to graduation, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.
Cardona said many students who leave college fall into "postsecondary purgatory." "They earn some credits but no degree and they have student debt that they cannot afford and a limited path to higher paying jobs," said Cardona.
Compared to elite universities, Cardona said that many colleges that serve underrepresented populations lack the funding to address issues related to student success.
"Too often our best-resourced schools are chasing rankings that mean very little on measures that truly count: college completion, economic mobility, narrowing gaps to opportunity for all Americans," said Cardona. "Stop conflating selectivity with excellence. We must stop correlating prestige with privilege. We must embrace a new vision of college excellence."
Cardona also announced the expansion of Project Success, an initiative that helps 200 HBCUs, MSIs, TCUs, and HSIs access services to improve student outcomes. The program was set to expire next month and will be renewed for an additional three years.
The secretary also provided higher education leaders with some advice heading into the fall semester. Between fall 2019 and fall 2021, enrollment declined a total of 6.6 percent, a loss of over a million students according to data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
"If you serve students that are in greatest need, those were also the students impacted the most by the pandemic. So we have double the work to get those students back," said Cardona. "If I could ask you to do one thing when you go back it would be to maintain the level of urgency you had the last two years."
He urged colleges to continue to facilitate partnerships that were formed during the pandemic to help support students beyond academic needs. "We have students who are hungry, you have students who are housing insecure, you have students who struggle from mental health needs. If you think college completion doesn't involve that, you are missing the point."
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Gen Z's Distrust in Higher Ed a 'Red Flag'
A new survey report concludes that younger generations are less likely to trust higher education and that college and university administrators will have to work harder to earn their trust.
Trust in U.S. colleges and universities by young adults needs to be earned and not taken for granted, according to a recent survey that measured public trust in higher education.
About 35 percent of adult members of Generation Z surveyed said they tended not to trust higher education while 41 percent said they tended to trust colleges and universities. Among the four generation groups surveyed by Morning Consult, a research technology company, those ages 18-25 who are among the Generation Z cohort were the least likely to trust higher education.
"This clearly signals a red flag for higher education," said Rahul Choudaha, author of the report and managing director of higher education research at Morning Consult. "They cannot be resting on their laurels, … but they have to work more purposefully and intentionally to see why there are trust concerns among Gen Z and how they can overcome that."
Morning Consult surveyed more than 11,000 U.S. adults in mid-June and 1,000 high school students ages 16 to 18 to gauge trust in U.S. higher education and to create its first ranking of the Most Trusted University Brands. The report is in line with recent public opinion polling that showed declines in public perceptions of higher education.
As universities and colleges face declining enrollment, these young adults are a critical group, Choudaha said, and the survey results indicate that college and university administrators shouldn't treat students from all generations the same.
"Understanding the diverse needs of their audiences and figuring out how best they can respond to it is something we also wanted to achieve out of this report," he said.
About 49 percent of Millennials (those born between 1981 and 1996) who took the survey said they tended to trust American colleges and universities along with 53 percent of Generation Xers (those born between 1965-1980) and 55 percent of Baby Boomers(those born between 1946-1964.
Rachel Fishman, interim director of the higher education team at New America, a Washington think tank, said she has seen a generational divide in how colleges and universities are viewed, particularly when comparing younger generations with older ones. New America conducts an annual survey on higher education that this year found a drop in the percentage of Americans who said colleges and universities were having a positive effect on the country.
"The younger you are, the more challenges you find with higher education in terms of price and what you get … ," Fishman said. "The lived experiences of millennials and Generation Z with higher ed is different than other generations."
But Fishman noted that "trust is a wishy concept when it comes to higher ed" and subject to individual interpretations.
"Is it trust that higher education institutions are doing right by their communities? Is it trust that they are doing right by their students, that they are pricing things correctly and that the quality is there?" she asked.
Fishman added that trust in higher education could also mean different things to different generations. Younger people might be less trusting because they are enrolling in college at higher rates than older generations and are questioning whether their institution will do right by them.
Meanwhile, older generations could take a broader view of the trust question and view higher education at a more social level (in terms of the public good it provides) "which is a different concept," she said.
Choudaha said the report was a response to national discussions about the value of higher education.
"From all those larger narratives, there were clearly some questions about the trust placed in higher education," he said. "We really wanted to bring data to the fore, but more importantly, from the viewpoint of what matters to the public and that's why we went out and surveyed 11,000-plus U.S. adults."
Overall, survey respondents trusted U.S. colleges and universities more than American media companies, corporations or the U.S. government; more than 55 percent of U.S. adults said they had "some" or "a lot" of trust in higher education.
Two-thirds of the adults surveyed as well as 77 percent of the high schoolers said it was important to have seen, read or heard about a college or university in order to trust it, according to the report. Word-of-mouth is also important to building trust among high schoolers, a majority of whom said a recommendation from someone they trust was key to influencing their perception about and trust in a particular college.
"Given young people's high level of engagement with social media platforms, universities need a concerted digital strategy grounded in a deep understanding of influencers of brand trust among youth," Choudaha wrote in the report.
Brand awareness for colleges and universities doesn't just come from advertising or social media but also from how a specific university or the higher education sector in general is addressing issues that matter to individuals, Choudaha said. For example, Johns Hopkins University was ranked as the most trusted university in part because of the institution's COVID-19 data portal.
"As a global pandemic, people needed information and data and John Hopkins was one of the providers," he said.
Rounding out the top five most trusted universities were Duke University, the University of Notre Dame, Cornell University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. As part of the survey, Morning Consult asked respondents how much they trusted each brand to do the right thing and created a net trust score from those responses.
"Trust in higher education blends tangible experiences of an individual with intangible perceptions about competence, communication, and the impact of a university," Choudaha wrote in a follow-up email. "As individuals think about trust, they not only consider how higher education impacted their lives and careers but also how it influenced their communities through applied research, economic development, and athletics. When individuals say they 'tend to' trust a university, they indicate their directional sentiments, experiences, and perceptions about a university based on a metric that truly matters to them."
The report used the net trust scores to rank the top 135 doctoral research universities listed in the U.S. News' 2022 Best National University rankings.
To Choudaha, the trust levels among first-generation students and graduates stood out. About 52 percent of the first-generation students said they trusted U.S. colleges and universities while 62 percent of first-generation graduates said they did.
"They hold a very strong trust as compared to even employers, parents or students," he said of the graduates' trust levels. "What it shows is that the impact of higher education especially for first-generation students is remarkable."
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21,000 Fish Die in UC Davis Facility
The University of California, Davis announced the death of 21,000 fish at its Center for Aquatic Biology and Aquaculture.
The deaths appear to be due to chlorine exposure, to which fish are especially sensitive. The fish were green and white sturgeon, as well as endangered Chinook salmon. Davis is studying ways to help the fish.
"There are many other facilities where UC Davis conducts aquatic research that were not impacted by this situation. While many of these facilities do not have similar potential for chlorine exposure, there are some that do, and we are going to evaluate risk at those facilities," said a statement by the university. "We know that many researchers, regulatory agencies, Native American tribes and other partners trust us to care for their aquatic species. We will work hard to earn that trust by conducting a thorough review of our facilities, holding ourselves accountable for what happened, and taking steps to prevent it from happening ever again. We share the grief of the faculty, staff and students who worked to care for, study and conserve these animals."
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Coach Fired for Vaccine Refusal Seeks $25 Million Payout
Fired for refusing to get a coronavirus vaccine, former Washington State University football coach Nick Rolovich is seeking $25 million for wrongful termination.
Rolovich was fired last year for defying Washington's vaccine mandate for state employees. Rolovich, who is Catholic, had asked for a religious exemption for vaccination but was denied leading to his termination and current legal action.
Since then a tort claim for $25 million was filed in late April on behalf of Rolovich with Washington's Office of Risk Management, which is a prerequisite to suing a state agency, the Seattle Times reported on Tuesday, noting that a 60-day waiting period is required before a lawsuit can be filed. The newspaper reported that a formal lawsuit, following the tort claim, has yet to be filed.
Other unvaccinated assistant coaches were also fired alongside Rolovich in October. Rolovich coached 11 games in two seasons shaped by the pandemic.
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Eastern Gateway Faces Increased Government Scrutiny
Eastern Gateway Community College can no longer request federal student financial aid funds before disbursing them, according to a U.S. Education Department letter sent on Tuesday to Michael Geoghegan, the college's president. The increased scrutiny follows an Education Department decision last month that restricted the college from disbursing Pell Grants to new students accepted for enrollment in its free online program for union members this fall.
In the most recent development, the Education Department transferred Eastern Gateway to its Heightened Cash Monitoring 2 list out of concern for its ability to properly manage federal student financial aid funds authorized by Title IV of the Higher Education Act. Institutions on this list may disburse federal financial aid dollars from their own accounts, after which they may be reimbursed upon providing proper documentation.
The Education Department's letter attributed the decision to "serious and systemic issues" found during a review of Eastern Gateway's program, including the earlier problems with its free online program, problems documenting specific student beneficiaries of government funds, "serious discrepancies" in general accounting records, and key employees who were paid by both the institution and its servicer. The letter also said Eastern Gateway provided documents containing inconsistencies regarding the institution's compliance with federal rules.
Geoghegan said in a letter to Eastern Gateway faculty and staff that "this action does not impact the college's ability to receive Pell Grants [for] students for tuition and fees" and has "no impact on the students themselves." He also said there was "no truth to any rumor that ongoing commitments to payroll and payables will not be met."
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Fort Hays Builds Barrier to Fend Off Bird Attacks
Fort Hays State University is erecting barriers on campus to fend off potential bird attacks. The move may sound like something out of a classic Alfred Hitchcock horror movie but the aggressors on the FHSU campus are a pair of Mississippi kites, a small, protected bird of prey common across the Great Plains.
The birds have nested near FHSU's library and one has taken to divebombing people who come too close.
To protect those on campus, FHSU erected barricades and placed yellow caution tape around the tree that the birds are nesting in, according to reporting from local CBS affiliate KWCH 12. One bird is reportedly "vigorously defending the surrounding area of several hundred yards."
Since Mississippi kites are migratory, the barriers are expected to be a temporary measure.
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How Lifestyle Can Optimize Mental Well-Being: Academic Minute
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Today on the Academic Minute: Linda Begdache, assistant professor of health and wellness studies at Binghamton University, discusses what you can do right now to help your mental health. Learn more about the Academic Minute here.
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Northwestern Names New President After First Pick Steps Down
Northwestern University selected Michael Schill to be its next president yesterday, 16 months after longtime Northwestern President Morton Schapiro announced his intention to retire.
The news comes almost exactly one month after Rebecca Blank, the former University of Wisconsin at Madison chancellor who was chosen to replace Schapiro last October, announced she was stepping down after being diagnosed with an "aggressive" form of cancer.
Schill will leave the University of Oregon, where he served as president for seven years and is a tenured law professor, to become Northwestern's 17th president. It will be his second position in the windy city, after serving as dean of the University of Chicago Law School from 2010 to 2015. Before that, he was dean of the UCLA School of Law.
Northwestern's decision was informed by Schill's "deep commitment to research and academic rigor, his focus on student access and success, his commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and demonstrated administrative leadership," said Peter Barris, chair of the Presidential Search Committee and incoming chair of the Board of Trustees.
Schill, a first-generation college student, spent much of his career working on issues of affordability and racial equity in housing. In a statement released by Northwestern, Schill said he's "thrilled, honored and humbled" to take the job.
"Northwestern is blessed with a university community whose deep commitment to human potential is awe-inspiring," he said. "I know deep in my bones how a great education can transform one's life and I want to continue Northwestern's progress in this area."
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Ukraine Faces an Academic Crisis
International aid must be directed toward Ukraine's battered education sector, Mark Temnycky writes.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has been devastating. More than five months into the war, tens of thousands of civilians and soldiers have died. Numerous Ukrainian cities and villages have been destroyed, and economic experts estimate it will take hundreds of billions of dollars to rebuild the country. Despite this destruction, the war continues without an end.
When the Russian incursion began, the international community quickly provided Ukraine with financial, humanitarian and defense aid. There have also been discussions on how the globe can assist Ukraine with its restoration efforts. Referred to as a "Marshall Plan for Ukraine," this future program would aim to rebuild the country's infrastructure and improve its economy.
Some of this aid should also be directed toward Ukraine's education sector. Before the war, Ukraine had one of the world's most educated and literate populations. This is because the Ukrainian government spent a significant portion of its GDP on its education sector. According to the Ukrainian government, 70 percent of its population has secondary or higher education. Ukraine's education system heavily focuses on the science, technology, engineering and math disciplines. As a result, Ukraine has some of the world's best engineers, computer scientists and information technicians.
But this educated population is threatened by the ongoing Russian invasion, and the war will impact an entire generation of students. Millions of Ukrainians have fled the country; according to the United Nations, more than six million Ukrainians are recorded as refugees across Europe. Another seven million are internally displaced. As these families seek refuge, education has become a secondary priority. Some young adult men have even abandoned their studies so that they could volunteer to defend their country.
Throughout the war, the Russians have targeted Ukrainian school buildings and cultural sites. This has put many Ukrainians in danger. As a result, many educational institutions have switched to remote forms of education. While Ukraine's Ministry of Education stated that a majority of the country's school-aged children are participating in online learning, this form of education has been complicated.
There are many challenges with this style of learning. First, an online environment requires families to have a stable internet connection and a home computer. In eastern and southern Ukraine, numerous apartment complexes, factories, buildings and electrical towers have been destroyed. Hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians have been left without electricity or gas. The destruction has made remote learning very difficult, but the alternative of attending school in person would put children and young adults in danger.
Meanwhile, millions of Ukrainian refugees will face new challenges as they seek to enroll in foreign academic institutions. Ukrainian students will have to adjust their styles of learning. They will also need to learn the languages of their host countries as it is unlikely their studies will be conducted in Ukrainian. This will require time, and it will put them further behind in their academic programs.
To add to these stresses, these Ukrainians will face financial complications. Many Ukrainian refugees fled their homes without their personal belongings, meaning they will not have the supplies and tools needed for their studies. In addition, some of these families cannot afford to send their children to these foreign schools and universities as they are expensive (although many schools, colleges and universities now offer generous stipends for Ukrainian refugees). These financial constraints would prevent Ukrainians from continuing their education.
There is also the possibility of a Ukrainian brain drain. As the Russian invasion continues, it is unlikely that Ukrainian refugees will want to return to the war-torn regions of southern and eastern Ukraine (nor should they). Instead, they will likely choose to assimilate into these foreign countries. Ukraine would then lose a significant portion of its future workforce, hampering its prospects for future economic growth.
In the immediate term, Ukraine is facing an economic crisis. The World Bank estimates that the country's economy will shrink by 45 percent this year due to the ongoing Russian invasion. As the war continues, the Ukrainian government has had to divert its resources to defense efforts.
As the international community considers future restoration efforts for Ukraine, it must give aid to the education sector. Providing safe learning areas for Ukrainian children and young adults will allow them to continue their studies. Sending financial assistance to Ukraine will also give it the resources it needs to rebuild its academic institutions and provide a quality education to its citizens. This, in turn, would lead to the development of a new generation of educated Ukrainian students who will use their knowledge and expertise to help rebuild their homeland. The possibilities of a brighter and better future for Ukraine would then be endless.
Mark Temnycky is an accredited freelance journalist covering Eastern Europe and a nonresident fellow at the Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center. He can be found on Twitter @MTemnycky.
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Delhi HC Judge Says ‘Manusmriti’ – An Ancient Text Criticized for Sexism, Casteism – Gives Indian Women Equality
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While speaking at the inaugural session of a conference on the theme of ‘Facing the unseen barriers: Addressing Challenges faced by Women in Science, Technology, Entrepreneurship and Mathematics (STEM),’ Justice Pratibha M. Singh of Delhi High Court opined that the Manusmriti gives Indian women equality. Singh went on to add that women were blessed because religious texts like the Manusmriti — an ancient law book that is criticized for its sexist and casteist content — give women a “respectable position” in society, reported Bar and Bench. The judge’s comment is the latest example of the Indian judiciary and polity’s continued fascination with Manu — considered to be the son of Brahma in Hindu mythology — and his laws.
The comment is a striking example of how religious fervor guides a judge’s thinking in assessing the plight of citizens. The Law Code of Manu, a 2004 publication by Oxford University Press written by Patrick Olivell offers some insight into the sexist and casteist nature of the text. For instance, the very first chapter of the text describes the four varnas of the Hindu caste system as originating from the different body parts of Brahma — the creator in Hindu mythology — explaining why they are unequal in terms of their jobs, social status, and the respect they command. While Brahmins are said to have come out of Brahma’s head, Shudras are born from his feet. Dalits do not even find a mention in this anatomy: they are outcastes.
The Manusmriti is no less bigoted in its position on women’s equality. It states in its fifth chapter that “Even in her own home, a female – whether she is a child, a young woman or an old lady – should never carry out any task independently. As a child, she must remain under her father’s control, as a young woman, under her husband’s; and when her husband is dead, under her sons.” In chapter 8, the position of women in society according to Manu is made evidently clear: “Wife, son, and slave – all these three, tradition tells us, are without property. Whatever they may earn becomes the property of the man to whom they belong.” These are just cursory examples of the extent of regressive ideas the text propagates.
And yet, Indian law and the text itself go a long way back, culminating in the present situation. The Manusmriti formed the basis of the East India Company’s Hindu Law code in the subcontinent. With Independence, the Indian legal system adopted Hindu Personal Law, which is an extension of the Company’s Anglo-Hindu Law, thus extending Manu’s influence on the personal sphere of the citizens of free India. Although Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and Jawaharlal Nehru — independent India’s first Law Minister and Prime Minister respectively — worked to reform some aspects of the law, they were initially met with opposition from a large proportion of the Parliament, eventually resulting in Dr. Ambedkar’s resignation from the cabinet over the Hindu Code Bill. Some aspects of that bill were realized as recently as this century, close to 60 years after Independence.
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In the last decade, the open endorsement of Manu’s ideas has seen a resurgence in the political space. On 5th August 2020, at the Bhoomi Poojan of the Ram Mandir at Ayodhya, a shloka from the Manusmriti was recited. Over a year later, members of the Hindu Nationalist outfit Bajrang Dal issued rape and death threats to journalist Meena Kotwal after she uploaded a video of herself symbolically burning a copy of the text on Twitter. The incident inadvertently dispels the notion of the text or its adheretns representing equality for women.
In 2018, legal scholar and then Vice Chancellor of the National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR), Hyderabad posted a photo on social media of him paying tributes to Manu in Rajasthan High Court, where a statue of the mythological figure stands tall. More than three years later, he issued a clarification that he was surprised to see Manu’s statue in a High Court but maintained he was the greatest lawmaker of the land because of his influence on modern Indian personal law. In July this year, a research scholar from NIT Surat wrote an Op-Ed in support of Manusmriti. Justice Singh’s endorsement of the text, then, is just another addition to its increasing normalization in the country’s political landscape.
In his 1916 book, Castes in India: Their Mechanism, Genesis, and Development, Dr. Ambedkar writes about Manu, saying “I may seem hard on Manu, but I am sure my force is not strong enough to kill his ghost. He lives, like a disembodied spirit and is appealed to, and I am afraid will yet live long.” In 1927, eleven years after writing about Manu’s ghost, Dr. Ambedkar publicly burnt a copy of the Manusmriti. Yet, his public and vocal disavowal of the text and of Manu could not save him from often being hailed as a “modern Manu.”
The specter of Manu is thus omnipresent; arguably embedded into our institutions. Justice Singh’s comments, then, may be a worrying indicator of how the judiciary itself might view the role of marginalized citizens of the country. The Manusmriti, far from representing equality for women or marginalized castes, does the opposite: addressing this would mean reckoning with our own history. | https://theswaddle.com/delhi-hc-judge-says-manusmriti-an-ancient-text-criticized-for-sexism-casteism-gives-indian-women-equality/ | 2022-08-12T10:29:21Z | theswaddle.com | control | https://theswaddle.com/delhi-hc-judge-says-manusmriti-an-ancient-text-criticized-for-sexism-casteism-gives-indian-women-equality/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Bibb Schools Superintendent meets with local business leaders
The Bibb County School District is partnering with the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce to talk to businesses about how to impact students.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Bibb County School District is partnering with the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce to talk to businesses about how to impact students.
Superintendent Dr. Dan Sims met with business leaders Thursday to show how they can provide opportunities to students.
He also addressed how businesses can offer student mentorship programs.
Sims says this is a great way to show students the great things Macon has to offer.
“All the things that we are doing right now is drumming up the energy, telling our own story in terms of people getting to see Macon-Bibb County and Bibb County public schools for what it is,” he said. “This is a great city. We have some great educators.”
Sims says he encourages local business to keep in touch with students about available job opportunities. | https://www.41nbc.com/bibb-schools-superintendent-meets-with-local-business-leaders/ | 2022-08-12T10:37:24Z | nbc.com | treatment | https://www.41nbc.com/bibb-schools-superintendent-meets-with-local-business-leaders/ | 0 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Bibb Schools Superintendent meets with local business leaders
The Bibb County School District is partnering with the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce to talk to businesses about how to impact students.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Bibb County School District is partnering with the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce to talk to businesses about how to impact students.
Superintendent Dr. Dan Sims met with business leaders Thursday to show how they can provide opportunities to students.
He also addressed how businesses can offer student mentorship programs.
Sims says this is a great way to show students the great things Macon has to offer.
“All the things that we are doing right now is drumming up the energy, telling our own story in terms of people getting to see Macon-Bibb County and Bibb County public schools for what it is,” he said. “This is a great city. We have some great educators.”
Sims says he encourages local business to keep in touch with students about available job opportunities. | https://www.41nbc.com/bibb-schools-superintendent-meets-with-local-business-leaders/ | 2022-08-12T10:37:24Z | nbc.com | treatment | https://www.41nbc.com/bibb-schools-superintendent-meets-with-local-business-leaders/ | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Bibb Sheriff’s Office provides update on ShotSpotter technology
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is providing an update on the ShotSpotter technology that's been in place since February.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is providing an update on the ShotSpotter technology that’s been in place since February.
The technology helps identify gunfire incidents and provides audio alerts when gunfire happens.
Sgt. Santel Smith with Crime Analysis says it’s helped deputies find shootings they may not have been able to find before.
“With ShotSpotter, it helps us go to that area within 300 meters,” Smith said. “We’re able to find either people injured or evidence of crime taking place.”
The sheriff’s office says it got 433 alerts in July.
ShotSpotters works by strategically placing acoustic sensors on buildings and lamp posts. Ron Teachman, Director of Public Safety Solutions with ShotSpotters, says the system can triangulate where gunfire happens. It can even differentiate between gunfire and other loud bangs.
“We differentiate by the machine classification,” he said. “There’s a filter in the machine. The algorithms filter out most of the noise, but then we send every probability to a human for review.”
Teachman says the technology also identifies how many shots were fired, if there’s more than one shooter, what kind of weapon is being used and if the shooter is moving.
“That gives law enforcement an accurate description as they’re being dispatched,” he said. “So you might want to send more law enforcement personnel if there’s multiple shooters with a full automatic.”
The ShotSpotter technology covers seven square miles. The sheriff’s office says it covers most of west and south Bibb County. They determined the coverage area by studying the last ten years of crimes that involved shootings.
Smith says ShotSpotters also helps them cut down on response time.
“We are in the area, and at some point we are going to capture those individuals,” Smith said. “We have made several arrests off ShotSpotter. because deputies were able to respond quickly enough to find individuals in possession of firearms who should not be in possession of firearms.” | https://www.41nbc.com/bibb-sheriffs-office-provides-update-on-shotspotter-technology/ | 2022-08-12T10:37:30Z | nbc.com | treatment | https://www.41nbc.com/bibb-sheriffs-office-provides-update-on-shotspotter-technology/ | 0 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | 1 |
Bibb Sheriff’s Office provides update on ShotSpotter technology
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is providing an update on the ShotSpotter technology that's been in place since February.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is providing an update on the ShotSpotter technology that’s been in place since February.
The technology helps identify gunfire incidents and provides audio alerts when gunfire happens.
Sgt. Santel Smith with Crime Analysis says it’s helped deputies find shootings they may not have been able to find before.
“With ShotSpotter, it helps us go to that area within 300 meters,” Smith said. “We’re able to find either people injured or evidence of crime taking place.”
The sheriff’s office says it got 433 alerts in July.
ShotSpotters works by strategically placing acoustic sensors on buildings and lamp posts. Ron Teachman, Director of Public Safety Solutions with ShotSpotters, says the system can triangulate where gunfire happens. It can even differentiate between gunfire and other loud bangs.
“We differentiate by the machine classification,” he said. “There’s a filter in the machine. The algorithms filter out most of the noise, but then we send every probability to a human for review.”
Teachman says the technology also identifies how many shots were fired, if there’s more than one shooter, what kind of weapon is being used and if the shooter is moving.
“That gives law enforcement an accurate description as they’re being dispatched,” he said. “So you might want to send more law enforcement personnel if there’s multiple shooters with a full automatic.”
The ShotSpotter technology covers seven square miles. The sheriff’s office says it covers most of west and south Bibb County. They determined the coverage area by studying the last ten years of crimes that involved shootings.
Smith says ShotSpotters also helps them cut down on response time.
“We are in the area, and at some point we are going to capture those individuals,” Smith said. “We have made several arrests off ShotSpotter. because deputies were able to respond quickly enough to find individuals in possession of firearms who should not be in possession of firearms.” | https://www.41nbc.com/bibb-sheriffs-office-provides-update-on-shotspotter-technology/ | 2022-08-12T10:37:30Z | nbc.com | treatment | https://www.41nbc.com/bibb-sheriffs-office-provides-update-on-shotspotter-technology/ | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | 1 |
City of Forsyth water customers dealing with discolored water
City of Forsyth water customers are dealing with discolored water, and the city is working to resolve the issue.
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – City of Forsyth water customers are dealing with discolored water, and the city is working to resolve the issue.
A City of Forsyth Facebook post Thursday said the discoloration is due to an increase in manganese levels in the water system.
“Manganese is not a health risk but does discolor the water and will stain clothing and plumbing,” the post read.
The city says its running hydrants in areas where it received reports to clear the water.
“If you water is discolored, please run all faucets inside and outside until they run clear,” the post continued.
Call City Hall at (478) 994-5649 or the water department at (478) 994-3423 during normal business hours or email jhall@cityofforsyth.com or craig.helms@h2oinnovation.com to report issues.
The city says manganese levels at the water treatment plant are within “normal limits,” but the “levels in the system are high, which is an indicator that the accumulated manganese in the distribution system has released from the piping and is traveling through the distribution system and exiting from customers’ taps.”
The city says its continuing to conduct tests throughout the system. | https://www.41nbc.com/city-forsyth-water-customers-dealing-discolored-water/ | 2022-08-12T10:37:36Z | nbc.com | treatment | https://www.41nbc.com/city-forsyth-water-customers-dealing-discolored-water/ | 0 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | 1 |
City of Forsyth water customers dealing with discolored water
City of Forsyth water customers are dealing with discolored water, and the city is working to resolve the issue.
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – City of Forsyth water customers are dealing with discolored water, and the city is working to resolve the issue.
A City of Forsyth Facebook post Thursday said the discoloration is due to an increase in manganese levels in the water system.
“Manganese is not a health risk but does discolor the water and will stain clothing and plumbing,” the post read.
The city says its running hydrants in areas where it received reports to clear the water.
“If you water is discolored, please run all faucets inside and outside until they run clear,” the post continued.
Call City Hall at (478) 994-5649 or the water department at (478) 994-3423 during normal business hours or email jhall@cityofforsyth.com or craig.helms@h2oinnovation.com to report issues.
The city says manganese levels at the water treatment plant are within “normal limits,” but the “levels in the system are high, which is an indicator that the accumulated manganese in the distribution system has released from the piping and is traveling through the distribution system and exiting from customers’ taps.”
The city says its continuing to conduct tests throughout the system. | https://www.41nbc.com/city-forsyth-water-customers-dealing-discolored-water/ | 2022-08-12T10:37:36Z | nbc.com | treatment | https://www.41nbc.com/city-forsyth-water-customers-dealing-discolored-water/ | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | 1 |
Coach’s Corner 2022: Lawrence Smith of the Crisp County Cougars
On this edition of Coach's Corner, 41NBC's Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Lawrence Smith of the Crisp County Cougars.
On this edition of Coach’s Corner, 41NBC’s Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Lawrence Smith of the Crisp County Cougars. Coach Smith has been to the NFL so he knows what a professional winning attitude loos like. Hear how he plans to lead the Cougars this season. | https://www.41nbc.com/coachs-corner-2022-lawrence-smith-of-the-crisp-county-cougars/ | 2022-08-12T10:37:42Z | nbc.com | treatment | https://www.41nbc.com/coachs-corner-2022-lawrence-smith-of-the-crisp-county-cougars/ | 0 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Coach’s Corner 2022: Lawrence Smith of the Crisp County Cougars
On this edition of Coach's Corner, 41NBC's Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Lawrence Smith of the Crisp County Cougars.
On this edition of Coach’s Corner, 41NBC’s Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Lawrence Smith of the Crisp County Cougars. Coach Smith has been to the NFL so he knows what a professional winning attitude loos like. Hear how he plans to lead the Cougars this season. | https://www.41nbc.com/coachs-corner-2022-lawrence-smith-of-the-crisp-county-cougars/ | 2022-08-12T10:37:42Z | nbc.com | treatment | https://www.41nbc.com/coachs-corner-2022-lawrence-smith-of-the-crisp-county-cougars/ | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Front brings storms Friday
Friday will bring another foggy start to some parts Middle Georgia with more rounds of showers and storms associated with a cold front.
As expected it has been another stormy day in Middle Georgia with rain and clouds throughout the day.
Overnight, showers and storms will continue with lows dropping into the low 70s.
Friday will bring another foggy start to some parts Middle Georgia with more rounds of showers and storms associated with a cold front.
Once again a few storms will be strong with heavy rain and some gusty winds.
Showers will stick around through the evening Friday as the front slowly pushes south into Florida.
It will take a while for the front to move all the way through Middle Georgia, but we will eventually see dry air filter in behind the front.
This will limit our rain chances for the weekend, but also bring lower humidity for Saturday evening and Sunday.
After a brief break from rain chances we will be back in the humidity and summer pattern for at least a few days.
Scattered storms will be back starting Monday as we see the potential for another front to move into the area.
If this occurs we could see another nice drop in our temps and our humidity by the end of the week.
Although next week will be starting out with temps near normal for this time of year, it looks like temps will be falling by the end of the week.
It is still a ways off, but if the next cold front pulls together we could see a significant cool down (so lets cross our fingers!). | https://www.41nbc.com/front-brings-storms-friday/ | 2022-08-12T10:37:48Z | nbc.com | treatment | https://www.41nbc.com/front-brings-storms-friday/ | 0 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | 1 |
Front brings storms Friday
Friday will bring another foggy start to some parts Middle Georgia with more rounds of showers and storms associated with a cold front.
As expected it has been another stormy day in Middle Georgia with rain and clouds throughout the day.
Overnight, showers and storms will continue with lows dropping into the low 70s.
Friday will bring another foggy start to some parts Middle Georgia with more rounds of showers and storms associated with a cold front.
Once again a few storms will be strong with heavy rain and some gusty winds.
Showers will stick around through the evening Friday as the front slowly pushes south into Florida.
It will take a while for the front to move all the way through Middle Georgia, but we will eventually see dry air filter in behind the front.
This will limit our rain chances for the weekend, but also bring lower humidity for Saturday evening and Sunday.
After a brief break from rain chances we will be back in the humidity and summer pattern for at least a few days.
Scattered storms will be back starting Monday as we see the potential for another front to move into the area.
If this occurs we could see another nice drop in our temps and our humidity by the end of the week.
Although next week will be starting out with temps near normal for this time of year, it looks like temps will be falling by the end of the week.
It is still a ways off, but if the next cold front pulls together we could see a significant cool down (so lets cross our fingers!). | https://www.41nbc.com/front-brings-storms-friday/ | 2022-08-12T10:37:48Z | nbc.com | treatment | https://www.41nbc.com/front-brings-storms-friday/ | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | 1 |
High school football scrimmages preview
The first game of the regular season is Rutland hosting Towers on August 18.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — With high school football’s regular season just a week away, several teams will be getting gameplay reps Friday.
Amongst the teams in action will be the Northeast Raiders.
The Raiders are coming off of their best season, going 9-4 and having a trip to the 2A state quarterfinals. Head coach Jeremy Wiggins wants to build off the great season, but he only has two goals in mind for the scrimmage.
“Just to get better and stay healthy. You know, me and Coach Spoon got a good relationship and kind of understand what both of us are trying to do going into the regular season. So we got a good understanding that we both want to stay healthy, and we want to get some good film so we can correct our mistakes and get ready for the next week,” said Wiggins.
As coach Wiggins stated, Northeast will face Coach Spoon Risper and the Westside Seminoles in the scrimmage game.
Westside is coming off of its first losing season in history, which speaks volumes about their successes; however, the Seminoles are missing one important piece of hardware.
“The Atlanta Journal-Constitution did an article on us. It was like compliment us then slap us in the face at the same time. They labeled us as one of the winningest programs in the state of Georgia without a state championship. So we’ve got to get a state championship.” said Risper.
The Westside Seminoles will begin their campaign against the Northeast Raider for a scrimmage at 7 p.m. at Brad Henderson Stadium.
Another two teams that will be in action are the Rutland Hurricanes and Howard Huskies.
Both teams struggled with team size last season. Rutland was facing teams with teams much deeper than themselves in the 4A but since has transitioned to the 2A.
Howard only had 37 players last season, but this season, the Huskies have had at least 65 players consistently at most practices. Huskies head coach Paul Carroll commented on what he believes impacted the kids’ participation numbers.
“We’re getting back to normal. I think the whole school system’s getting back to normal. I think last year, last past two years, the kids come out, they did all that work all week long, and all of a sudden, you have one kid that would get COVID, and the games were shut down. So kids just kind of decided to say, ‘I really don’t want to put that much work and effort,'” said Carroll.
Several sports have seen participation numbers go up since the slow down of COVID-19.
The Howard Huskies and Rutland Hurricanes face off at 7 p.m. at Ed Defore Sports Complex. | https://www.41nbc.com/high-school-football-scrimmages-preview/ | 2022-08-12T10:37:54Z | nbc.com | treatment | https://www.41nbc.com/high-school-football-scrimmages-preview/ | 0 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | 1 |
High school football scrimmages preview
The first game of the regular season is Rutland hosting Towers on August 18.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — With high school football’s regular season just a week away, several teams will be getting gameplay reps Friday.
Amongst the teams in action will be the Northeast Raiders.
The Raiders are coming off of their best season, going 9-4 and having a trip to the 2A state quarterfinals. Head coach Jeremy Wiggins wants to build off the great season, but he only has two goals in mind for the scrimmage.
“Just to get better and stay healthy. You know, me and Coach Spoon got a good relationship and kind of understand what both of us are trying to do going into the regular season. So we got a good understanding that we both want to stay healthy, and we want to get some good film so we can correct our mistakes and get ready for the next week,” said Wiggins.
As coach Wiggins stated, Northeast will face Coach Spoon Risper and the Westside Seminoles in the scrimmage game.
Westside is coming off of its first losing season in history, which speaks volumes about their successes; however, the Seminoles are missing one important piece of hardware.
“The Atlanta Journal-Constitution did an article on us. It was like compliment us then slap us in the face at the same time. They labeled us as one of the winningest programs in the state of Georgia without a state championship. So we’ve got to get a state championship.” said Risper.
The Westside Seminoles will begin their campaign against the Northeast Raider for a scrimmage at 7 p.m. at Brad Henderson Stadium.
Another two teams that will be in action are the Rutland Hurricanes and Howard Huskies.
Both teams struggled with team size last season. Rutland was facing teams with teams much deeper than themselves in the 4A but since has transitioned to the 2A.
Howard only had 37 players last season, but this season, the Huskies have had at least 65 players consistently at most practices. Huskies head coach Paul Carroll commented on what he believes impacted the kids’ participation numbers.
“We’re getting back to normal. I think the whole school system’s getting back to normal. I think last year, last past two years, the kids come out, they did all that work all week long, and all of a sudden, you have one kid that would get COVID, and the games were shut down. So kids just kind of decided to say, ‘I really don’t want to put that much work and effort,'” said Carroll.
Several sports have seen participation numbers go up since the slow down of COVID-19.
The Howard Huskies and Rutland Hurricanes face off at 7 p.m. at Ed Defore Sports Complex. | https://www.41nbc.com/high-school-football-scrimmages-preview/ | 2022-08-12T10:37:54Z | nbc.com | treatment | https://www.41nbc.com/high-school-football-scrimmages-preview/ | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | 1 |
ICYMI: Stories you may have missed today on 41NBC News
Top stories from August 11, 2022
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Bibb deputies: Juvenile in critical condition following Thursday afternoon shooting
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Bibb Sheriff’s Office provides update on ShotSpotter technology
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ICYMI: Stories you may have missed today on 41NBC News
Top stories from August 11, 2022
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Bibb deputies: Juvenile in critical condition following Thursday afternoon shooting
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Bibb Sheriff’s Office provides update on ShotSpotter technology
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Meet the new director of ‘Startup Macon’
Heaven Whitby, a Macon native and Northeast High School graduate, is the new director of Startup Macon.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Heaven Whitby, a Macon native and Northeast High School graduate, is the new director of Startup Macon.
It’s a new initiative funded by the Knight Foundation with a goal of connecting entrepreneurs to resources they need when starting a business.
“I’m mostly excited, because I know how hard it is as an entrepreneur myself,” Whitby said. “I can’t wait to help people to feel more at ease as they build their dreams out.”
SparkMacon has been working with the new initiative. Director of Programming Sierra Martin says they’re excited to have a new team member.
“With us being a two person staff, often that can be overwhelming,” Martin said “Now with the addition of a third person, we can make it possible to help more entrepreneurs in our community and to grow the entrepreneur community here in our area.”
Martin says the Startup Macon initiative will help grow the community.
“We would like to actually provide documentation on our website so you can have a look and see what the step-by-step process is to be a part of the entrepreneur community here in the area,” Martin said. “But also grow your outreach as a small business here in the area, and having Heaven on board will make that possible.” | https://www.41nbc.com/meet-the-new-director-of-startup-macon/ | 2022-08-12T10:38:06Z | nbc.com | treatment | https://www.41nbc.com/meet-the-new-director-of-startup-macon/ | 0 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | 1 |
Meet the new director of ‘Startup Macon’
Heaven Whitby, a Macon native and Northeast High School graduate, is the new director of Startup Macon.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Heaven Whitby, a Macon native and Northeast High School graduate, is the new director of Startup Macon.
It’s a new initiative funded by the Knight Foundation with a goal of connecting entrepreneurs to resources they need when starting a business.
“I’m mostly excited, because I know how hard it is as an entrepreneur myself,” Whitby said. “I can’t wait to help people to feel more at ease as they build their dreams out.”
SparkMacon has been working with the new initiative. Director of Programming Sierra Martin says they’re excited to have a new team member.
“With us being a two person staff, often that can be overwhelming,” Martin said “Now with the addition of a third person, we can make it possible to help more entrepreneurs in our community and to grow the entrepreneur community here in our area.”
Martin says the Startup Macon initiative will help grow the community.
“We would like to actually provide documentation on our website so you can have a look and see what the step-by-step process is to be a part of the entrepreneur community here in the area,” Martin said. “But also grow your outreach as a small business here in the area, and having Heaven on board will make that possible.” | https://www.41nbc.com/meet-the-new-director-of-startup-macon/ | 2022-08-12T10:38:06Z | nbc.com | treatment | https://www.41nbc.com/meet-the-new-director-of-startup-macon/ | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | 1 |
Thiruvananthapuram: The police on Friday recovered the weapon used by the accused, Adam Ali, for murdering a retired government official at Kesavadasapuram here last Sunday.
The knife which was used to murder Manorama, 68, was recovered from a nearby gutter.
Local residents attempted to assault the accused when he was brought to the site of murder for evidence collection. The police had to use force to control the crowd.
West Bengal native Adam Ali, 21, had murdered the elderly woman at her home in Kesavadasapuram and dumped her body in a nearby well.
Ali, a migrant worker, frequented Manorama's house with his colleagues to fetch water from their well. He killed her while her husband was away at their daughter's residence in Varkala. He escaped with stolen cash and ornaments from the house but was nabbed by the police from Chennai in a day's time. | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2022/08/12/kesavadasapuram-murder-guest-worker-weapon.amp.html | 2022-08-12T10:45:53Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2022/08/12/kesavadasapuram-murder-guest-worker-weapon.amp.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Thiruvananthapuram: Multiple agencies will further investigate the dealings of Francis Nevin Augustine, alias Mattancherry Martin, arrested after a video, purportedly of the 34-year-old vlogger, encouraging an under-aged girl to use cannabis went viral on social media.
The Kerala Police have launched a probe into the Fort Kochi Beach Road resident's financial dealings, besides checking the details of his foreign trips. His phone records, especially calls made to overseas numbers, too, are under scrutiny.
Earlier, the excise vigilance wing reported grave failure on the excise officials after a video of Martin delivering a sermon on the benefits of cannabis while in custody.
Following the incident, Excise Commissioner S Ananthakrishnan directed the vigilance wing police superintendent K Mohammad Shafi to investigate the video shot inside the excise office.
The probe would cover how the accused could sing and encourage the use of cannabis, how the video was recorded and the details of officials present while the video was shot.
Martin was arrested by a team led by Mattacherry range excise inspector two days ago. The officials found themselves in trouble after his pro-cannabis sermon, made while in custody, went public.
Minister for Excise M V Govindan, meanwhile, said strict action would be initiated against officials involved in the incident. | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2022/08/12/mattancherry-martin-cannabis-viral.amp.html | 2022-08-12T10:46:18Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2022/08/12/mattancherry-martin-cannabis-viral.amp.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
After an extraordinary long spell of dry weather and high temperatures, rainfall is set to bring some much needed relief to Kent in the coming days. The Environment Agency has warned we are in the "first stage of drought" and much of the county is now under a hosepipe ban which began today (August 12).
Announced earlier in the month by South East Water, the ban was brought in to preserve current water levels as the prolonged dry spell has taken its toll. It has already been one of the warmest and driest summers on record for Kent and temperatures are expected to soar again this weekend.
The Met Office warned heatwave conditions are likely for the South East and an amber alert for extreme heat was issued from Thursday (August 11) until Sunday (August 14). Temperatures are expected to reach highs of 30C and above across the weekend, and the public has been advised to take extra precautions during the extreme heat.
Read more: Teenager, 17, taken to hospital after Gravesend stabbing
However, when the weekend draws to a close and a new week begins, there's set to be a change in weather. Rain showers are finally expected to touch down in Kent early next week according to current BBC weather forecasts, bringing an end to the damaging dry spell.
These spells are also likely to turn thundery as we head into Tuesday. Here is when you can first expect to see rain again in each Kent area over the coming days based on BBC weather forecasts.
When each Kent district can expect to see rain
Ashford - Tuesday, August 16, 14:00
Canterbury - Monday, August 15, 18:00
Dartford - Monday, August 15, 15:00
Dover - Monday, August 15, 18:00
Folkestone & Hythe - Tuesday, August 16, 15:00
Gravesham - Monday, August 15, 16:00
Maidstone - Monday, August 15, 17:00
Medway - Monday, August 15, 16:00
Sevenoaks - Monday, August 15, 15:00
Swale - Monday, August 15, 17:00
Thanet - Monday, August 15, 18:00
Tonbridge - Monday, August 15, 18:00
Tunbridge Wells - Monday, August 15, 18:00
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Earlier this month South East Water announced a hosepipe ban would be introduced across areas of Kent and Sussex. Starting from August 12, residents living within the service provider’s catchment area will have a ‘Temporary Use Ban’ in place.
Temperatures in the UK on Friday (August 12) could reach a sweltering 36C with much of the country coming under an amber weather warning for extreme heat. The continuously dry conditions has also led to warnings from fire services that there is a risk of wildfire.
In Kent it is likely to be a very hot weekend with temperatures spiking at 31C on Friday in areas like Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone and Ashford. In these areas it is predicted to reach 30C by midday and continue to rise throughout the afternoon.
READ MORE: Kent hosepipe ban: Tell us how you worried are about further water shortages this summer
Areas Broadstairs and Dover can expect slightly lower temperatures of 24-27C, but it will still remain hot with little chance of a cool wind. The Met Office reports: "Another dry, hot and sunny day is expected. Winds will remain light, with perhaps just the odd patch of fair weather cloud possible during the afternoon."
Overnight conditions are set to uncomfortable for many with temperatures not dropping below 18C. Moving into the weekend it will remain very hot with 31C expected across most of the county.
The Met Office forecasts "another fine, hot and sunny day with mostly light winds. A little cooler near the coast with a maximum temperature 35C." The highest temperatures in Kent are expected in Dartford and Ashford.
However, towards the end of the weekend and the beginning of next week, there could be hope on the horizon for farmers, businesses and gardeners as rain is forecast. "Cooler temperatures, more cloud and a risk of thundery showers on Monday and Tuesday" are scheduled, with the possibility of heavy periods of rain on Tuesday.
This cannot come a moment too soon as fire services are warning of the danger of weather conditions. Mark Hardingham, the chairman of the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC), said in The Mirror "I can’t remember a summer like this and I’ve been in the fire service for 32 years".
He added: "The wildfires are as prevalent in semi-urban areas as they are in rural communities so it’s difficult to know where the next one will be."
Don't forget you can keep up to date with all the latest weather news from across Kent by signing up to the KentLive newsletter.
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Canada-based Vermilion Energy, Inc. (TSE: VET) has reported upbeat results for the second quarter of 2022 and updated its guidance for the third quarter.
What Does Vermilion Energy Do?
Headquartered in Alberta, Vermilion Energy is engaged in the exploration, acquisition, development, and production of oil and natural gas in Europe, North America, and Australia. Out of the total corporate production, North American assets account for around 60%, European assets represent nearly 35% and Australian assets contribute the remaining 5%.
A Snapshot of Vermilion Energy’s Q2 Results
Fund flow from operations (FFO) increased 16% quarter-over-quarter to C$453 million, driven by higher commodity prices. Free cash flow (FCF) grew 12% to C$340 million.
Earnings came in at C$2.20 per share, higher than the previous quarter’s figure of C$1.75 per share and the Street’s estimate of C$1.67 per share.
Total production declined 2% quarter-over-quarter to 84,868 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe/d). Production from International operations fell 9% to 26,840 boe/d, which was partially offset by a 3% rise in production from North American operations to an average of 58,027 boe/d.
Further, Vermilion raised its third-quarter dividend by 33% to eight cents per share. It also plans to return up to 25% of its FCF to the shareholders in the second half of the year and between 50% and 75% next year.
Meanwhile, for the full-year 2022, the company expects producing 86,000 and 88,000 boe/d.
Is Vermilion Energy a Good Buy?
Analysts are both cautious and optimistic about Vermilion Energy. On TipRanks, Vermilion Energy has a Moderate Buy consensus rating, which is based on six Buys, three Holds, and one Sell. VET’s average price target of C$36.80 implies almost 10% upside potential to current levels.
The company has performed well over the past couple of quarters and, as a result, distributed profit in the form of dividends. It has also been working towards reducing its debt and boosting its FCF, thus, making it a stock worth considering. However, Vermilion Energy’s current share price is very close to its 52-week high. Investors might want to wait for the price to fall before buying the stock.
This view is supported by TipRanks’ Smart Score rating system, according to which Vermilion Energy scores a “Perfect 10,” implying that the stock has strong potential to outperform the market.
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Everyone loves "free," and that's why so many people sign up for free trials of streaming sites, magazines, and other services.
But, Erica Robinson and Alexandria Hamilton know all too well the risks of free trial offers.
"If you don't read the fine print, you can get charged," Robinson said.
"I got hit the first of the month, charging me $19.95," Hamilton said.
She was able to cancel it and now laughs it off.
Dating site starts charging a monthly fee
But for Tasha Rudolph, an experience with a dating site's free trial was no laughing matter. She signed up and quickly learned you can't see anyone's picture with the free version.
"Who wants to talk to strangers? That's the whole point of seeing pictures," she said. "Everybody has types and different things."
Frustrated with the lack of photos, she gave up and tried to back out. But, she says before she knew it, she was charged $80 to start a monthly membership.
"I clicked on it so I could get information," she said, "but that was a payment. That was it!"
From dating sites, to health and beauty products, to magazines, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) says many companies bank on you to forget what you signed up for and forget to mark down on a calendar the date when you need to cancel to avoid fees.
Josh Planos of the BBB gets complaints about free trial offers every day.
"It's never been easier to inadvertently sign up for something that you don't fully understand," he said. "They are designed to entice you with the possibility of free service, free product, free insert any variable."
How to protect yourself
The BBB says before signing up for a free trial:
- Mark on a calendar when to cancel a free trial subscription.
- Set an alert on your phone.
- Find out how much notice you have to give to avoid being charged.
- Always sign up with a credit card, not your bank account.
Need more help? Apps like TrueBill.com help you manage and track the subscriptions you're paying for.
Tasha Rudolph is now trying to get out of a $300 annual dating site membership she says she never wanted.
"I said oh my gosh what did I sign up for," she said.
So be careful what you sign up for, so you don't waste your money.
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A recent survey found that more than 25% of people have at least five old cell phones around the house that they no longer use. Considering how quickly phones become outdated these days, that makes it sound like we’ve got a nation of hoarders.
But the problem is that many people just don’t know what to do with old cell phones and tablets. While tossing them in the trash is never a great option, reselling or recycling a used device comes with security concerns about the data that was on it — even if you think you’ve deleted everything important.
If you’ve got a junk drawer or a box of old gadgets in the basement, consider repurposing those electronics to do other jobs around your house! If you can still charge it, power it up and make a Wi-Fi connection, consider using that powerful piece of dusty tech to make your life easier in another way.
Here are some ideas of what to do with old cell phones and tablets without tossing them out.
Use It as a Digital Photo Frame
You’ve probably saved hundreds — if not thousands — of digital pictures over the years. These images of your family, friends, pets and favorite places are an excellent way to treasure memories without having to take up physical space around the house.
Why not enjoy them every day with a DIY digital photo frame made out of a dated tablet or cell phone with a decent screen? Apps like PhotoCloud Frame Slideshow for Android and LiveFrame for iOS devices can turn any old device into a dynamic picture frame.
Download the app to your device and choose where you want to access photos, such as via cloud storage or your social media accounts. Then, add a sturdy tablet stand and set it wherever you want to look at a running slideshow of your pictures at a glance.
Use It as a Security Camera
If you want to increase your home’s security and don’t know what to do with old cell phones, you can turn them into security cameras that capture what’s happening where they are mounted.
First, you’ll need to install an app like Alfred on both the old device and your current phone. This will allow you to use your current device as a monitor and the old one as a motion-detecting camera.
Next, you’ll need to find a place to install the old phone where it can record the area you want to keep an eye on, such as the front porch. Keep in mind the device will also need to be close to a power source since it will be running constantly. Once it’s set up, you can start monitoring the camera.
Make a Dedicated Video-Chat Station
Place your old tablet or cell phone on a swiveling stand near a power source where you can sit comfortably. Download one or more video chat apps that your friends and family use, such as Google Duo, Messenger or Skype. As long as the camera and audio systems on the device are still in good shape, you’ll have a DIY version of the now-defunct Meta Portal.
Much like a traditional landline telephone, your tablet-turned-chat device will stay at the ready for incoming video calls. And, just as quickly, you can easily grab a cup of tea and reach out to your loved ones without having to fret over your current device’s battery level.
Use It as a Smart Remote Control
If you have lost the remote for your television or streaming device, or if you would like to have an additional one handy that has nifty features, an old phone can easily control most viewing devices these days.
Most smartphones can be used as universal remotes, thanks to various apps. Numerous universal remote apps work with iOS and Android devices and can be found for free in the device’s app store.
Brands like Roku and Amazon Fire TV also have dedicated free apps available for controlling their streaming devices. Some apps also include a voice-control function, so you can search for what you want by simply saying it into your old device’s mic!
Turn It Into a Smart Speaker
Add an Alexa-enabled or Google Home device to any room using an old cell phone or tablet.
One way to do this is by downloading the Amazon Alexa app onto the old device. First, you’ll need to set the device to remain unlocked, keep it plugged and have the app open. Then, you can ask Alexa to do things for you anytime, like play music, find recipes or control smart devices.
Similarly, you can enable Google Assistant on the phone’s settings and connect it to your Bluetooth speaker system. Then, you can say, “OK, Google,” to activate the assistant and give commands.
Use It as an E-Reader
An unused tablet or phone can become a fantastic e-reader with your favorite books always accessible. First, clear off all the unneeded apps on it and download an e-reader app. Some of the most popular include Google Play Books, Apple Books and Amazon Kindle.
This way, you can always have a fully charged e-reader with no concerns about using too much storage space with your book downloads!
There are many ways to enjoy free e-books, as well. For instance, check with your local library to see if they lend digital versions of books through apps like Libby or Hoopla. And, if you are an Amazon Prime subscriber, you automatically have unlimited access to a rotating catalog of free e-books, audiobooks and magazines through Prime Reading.
Use It as a Digital Cookbook
No need to lug a big, heavy, hardcover cookbook to the counter each day. You can keep your old tablet or phone in the kitchen to store digital recipes or look up new ones in a snap.
This can also be useful when you want to watch cooking tutorials or catch up on your favorite streaming media while you work in the kitchen. You may even want to install a kitchen tablet mount that keeps counter space free while making it easy to view the screen.
Use It as a Digital Clock
You may already use your current phone as an alarm clock, but you could repurpose an old one into a permanent clock for your bedside table or another area.
Set the phone on an attractive or inconspicuous stand where you can keep it plugged in. Then, use a lock screen clock app or widget, such as the Huge Digital Clock app available on Google Play. Just be sure it’s an app that will show the time constantly without going black.
With so many options for what to do with old cell phones and tablets, you might be glad you hung onto them in the first place!
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NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN).
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This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities that purchased or otherwise acquired shares of Amazon common stock between July 30, 2021, and April 28, 2022, inclusive.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until September 6, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Amazon.com, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: 1) defendants knew or recklessly disregarded that the Company's infrastructure and fulfillment network investments substantially outpaced demand; 2) those investments were a massive, self-imposed, undue drain on Amazon's financial condition; 3) contrary to defendants' public statements and undisclosed to investors, defendants had already implemented cutbacks to Amazon's fulfillment capacity by July 2021; and 4) as a result of defendants' misrepresentations and omissions, Amazon's common stock traded at artificially inflated prices during the class period.
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CLEVELAND, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT), a leading global provider of sustainable and specialized material solutions, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Distribution business to an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital for $950 million in cash, subject to regulatory approval.
On April 20, 2022, the company announced it was exploring a sale of its Distribution business, in connection with announcing an agreement to acquire the Protective Materials business of DSM. The company recently completed that process, culminating in today's announcement.
"As expected, there were multiple buyers interested in acquiring the Distribution business, and it was a competitive process," said Robert M. Patterson, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Avient Corporation. "Ultimately, we selected H.I.G. Capital based on the strength of their proposal, which values the business at approximately 10x LTM EBITDA and includes no financing contingencies. We are also confident that H.I.G. will make an excellent home for the Distribution business and a good partner for Avient as both a supplier and a customer."
The company noted that after-tax proceeds of approximately $750 million from the sale will be used to pay down near-term maturing debt. Pro forma for the sale of the Distribution business and the forthcoming acquisition of DSM's Protective Materials business, net debt to adjusted EBITDA leverage will be approximately 2.8x at the end of the year.
Mr. Patterson added, "The sale of the Distribution business and acquisition of DSM Protective Materials represent the next steps in our specialty transformation that began over a decade ago. We are excited about our future as a pure play specialty formulator of sustainable solutions."
In accordance with US GAAP, the company expects the Distribution business will be classified as "held for sale" and reported as a discontinued operation in future filings.
The company noted that Moelis & Company LLC and Goldman Sachs served as financial advisors to Avient. Jones Day served as outside legal counsel. The sale is subject to satisfaction of regulatory requirements and other customary closing conditions.
About Avient
Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT) provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include:
- Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy
- Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint
- Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
Avient employs approximately 8,800 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®. For more information, visit www.avient.com.
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BAODING, China, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, GWM HAVAL DARGO was launched in Chile and Peru in South America, bringing a brand-new driving experience to local customers.
To let locals have a more real feeling of this car's power, the GWM held a long-distance test drive for HAVAL DARGO in Chile. The test drive models are all-wheel-drive edition, combining coziness of urban SUVs and driving performance of off-road SUVs. The test drive route starts from Puerto Montt and ends at Puerto Varas via the Alerce Andino National Park, covering different driving environments, such as off-road terrain and paved roads.
The multi-scenario experience activities attracted a large number of test drivers to participate enthusiastically, and many well-known media gave positive comments.
Chileautos, the top local automotive website, commented that "HAVAL has introduced an SUV with an off-road gene, HAVAL DARGO seeks to conquer the adventure-loving masses."
During the test, HAVAL DARGO performs well in the off-road section, which allows test drivers to experience great off-road fun. The model's off-road capability is enhanced by equipping an intelligent all-wheel-drive system and rear axle electronically-controlled differential locks. The all-wheel-drive system can intelligently adjust the power output of all four wheels and works with the differential locks to fully utilize the grip of each wheel, helping test drivers pass through complex environments smoothly.
One of the test drivers said, "the driving performance of HAVAL DARGO on mountainous roads far exceeded my expectations, and the vehicle's grip and chassis performance are both excellent. It can provide steady support when cornering and a comfortable driving experience."
Also, in the test drive on paved roads, the model provides impressively comfortable experience. The test drive vehicles feature a variety of intelligent devices, such as Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Lane Keeping Assist (LKA). These configurations provide test drivers with a technology-supported comfort and convenience. For example, ACC can accurately identify the distance to the car in front and automatically control the speed, allowing the driver to enjoy a more relaxed and convenient way of driving.
HAVAL DARGO combines an off-road exterior with a technology-inspired interior, presenting test drivers with both the roughness of its appearance and exquisite details. In terms of the interior, the model has a spacious space, which is installed with shift knobs and a large center control screen, elevating the sense of refinement and comfortable atmosphere.
"Its unique styling, exquisite interior workmanship, and rich intelligent technology configurations are very eye-catching, making it outstanding among other products at the same class in the market", commented La Tercera, an authoritative Chilean media.
According to the latest sales data released by GWM, HAVAL DARGO achieved excellent sales results in July 2022, with global sales increasing by up to 45.36% year-on-year.
Soon, GWM will launch this car in other markets, including the Middle East countries, bringing a diversified driving experience to more customers.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Inotiv, Inc. (NASDAQ: NOTV).
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The lawsuit seeks to recover losses for shareholders who purchased Inotiv between September 21, 2021 and June 13, 2022.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until August 22, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Inotiv, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Inotiv's acquisition, Envigo RMS, LL ("Envigo"), and Inotiv's Cumberland, Virginia facility (the "Cumberland Facility") engaged in widespread and flagrant violations of the Animal Welfare Act ("AWA"); (2) Envigo and Inotiv's Cumberland Facility continuously violated the AWA; (3) Envigo and Inotiv did not properly remedy issues with regards to animal welfare at the Cumberland Facility; (4) as a result, Inotiv was likely to face increased scrutiny and governmental action; (5) Inotiv would imminently shut down two facilities, including the Cumberland Facility; (6) Inotiv did not engage in proper due diligence; and (7) as a result, defendants' statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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Chop suey is a popular Chinese food dish here in Hawaii filled with meat, vegetables, and all the good stuff on one delicious plate. You voted for which Chinese food restaurant was the Best Of Hawaii, and they’re serving it up right here at Kin Wah Chop Suey.
Manager, Lisa Toyomura expressed, “We’re really appreciative of everybody’s support and voting us the best Chinese restaurant. We’re very honored.”
Kin Wah Chop Suey is celebrating their 40th anniversary this year. “It was started from my uncle’s getting together, wanting to own their own business. So, the three families got together and opened this Chinese restaurant. They actually started as cooks at a different restaurant and then when they started their own, it slowly started picking up here,” Lisa shared.
There are many delicious dishes on the menu, including the crispy gau gee filled with pork hash, and the ginger wonton --which is prepared fresh every morning. Next is the Mongolian beef, “[it] comes on a sizzling plate...which makes it fun as it comes out... It catches people’s attention.”
Lisa is grateful for the support after all these years. “It’s been...rough...during the pandemic and a lot of people supported us through that time...and we really appreciate their support, their commitment coming here, and just helping us to keep going.”
To learn more about Kin Wah Chop Suey and their delicious menu, visit: KinWahChopSuey.com
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Prosecuting Attorney Kelden Waltjen announced that a Hilo man, 34 year-old Kaipo Henry Pomroy, was charged with felony criminal property damage of a police vehicle, methamphetamine possession, and resisting arrest in relation to an August 9, 2022 incident in Hilo.
HILO, Hawaii (KITV4) -- A Hilo man was charged with 3 counts regarding an incident on August 9, 2022 in Hilo.
34-year-old Kaipo Henry Pomroy was charged with felony criminal property damage of a police vehicle, methamphetamine possession, and resisting arresting in relation to the August 9th incident. Pomroy has prior felony convictions for burglary, assault, theft, and unauthorized control of a propelled vehicle.
Second degree criminal property damage, and third degree promoting of a dangerous drug are both Class C felony offenses, which carry a maximum penalty of five years in prison. If convicted as charged of the criminal property damage offense, Pomroy faces sentencing to a mandatory prison term.
Pomroy made his first court appearance at Hilo District Court on August 10. His bail was maintained at $21,000. He will appear for a preliminary hearing on August 15, 2022.
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Longer, fancier, pricier: Blowout bachelor(ette) parties are back
There's an escalating arms race in bachelor and bachelorette parties, with brides and grooms throwing ever-more-elaborate blowouts — and guests shelling out more money (and sometimes regretting it).
Why it matters: Inflation, higher airfares and the pressure to stage Instagram-worthy celebrations are driving up the cost of pre-nuptial revelry, putting social and financial pressure on young adults who already face all kinds of sticker shock.
- 52% of respondents to a Savings.com poll said they took on credit card debt to attend a bachelor or bachelorette party — and 15% felt uncomfortable about it.
- LendingTree, which surveyed 2,100 consumers, found similar results: 56% of bridal party members felt pressure to spend more than they could afford, and 50% incurred debt as a result.
- Nearly 40% of bridesmaids and groomsmen regret spending some of the money they did, according to LendingTree — and 10% were no longer friends with the bride or groom.
What's happening: The Savings.com survey — conducted in June among 504 people who had gone to at least one bach party in the previous 18 months — pegged the median price of attending at $1,500, up from $1,400 in 2021.
- Two-thirds of the guests flew somewhere to participate, with international travelers spending even more: $2,000 on average.
- 20% had attended a bash that lasted four days or more.
- 55% were resentful, saying that hosts should ask guests in advance how much they're comfortable spending.
A separate tally by a company called The BACH, which helps people plan bachelorette parties, found the average range of spending on a trip planned through its app last year was $5,500-$7,000.
- "Everything 'wedding' in our society is getting bigger and better and crazier," says Corie Wagner, an industry analyst at Savings.com.
The gender divide: While blowout bachelorette parties (with themes like "Bridgerton," "Mean Girls" and "Disney princesses") get lots of ink, men spend more dough: People attending bachelor parties spent 70% more than those celebrating the bride, Savings.com found.
- That's because the activities involved — like golf, casino nights and attending professional sports events — tend to have higher price tags.
- Women gravitate toward club-hopping, spa retreats and gift-giving brunches.
Where it's happening: Nashville, the top destination city for bachelorettes, will see 30,000 party bookings this year from The BACH app alone — up from 13,000 last year, the New York Times reports.
- Scottsdale, the #2 hotspot, will see at least 11,600 BACH parties this year, vs. 3,600 last year.
Travel is on the upswing too. Post-pandemic wanderlust has celebrants jetting off to yoga retreats in Jamaica, pool parties in Tulum, and raunchy fun in tried-and-true Las Vegas.
- "Celebration travel" suggestions from Condé Nast Traveler include "a vineyard hop in Portugal," a hike across Scotland's Isle of Skye, and mountain biking through Mayan villages in Guatemala.
- Brides magazine's list of "Instagram-worthy bashes" includes a "Last Sail Before the Veil" in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, and a stay in a "retro-glam" hotel in Miami that serves "boozy Popsicles" poolside.
The other side: Post-pandemic wedding fever has translated into a summer of burnout for many guests.
- Some couples are opting for modest hybrid weddings, with some people attending by Zoom.
The bottom line: There are signs of backlash against bachelor/ette Bacchanalia.
- "Especially with the economy right now, people might be ready for a turn back to simpler affairs — toning down what we've taken to be a very normal part of celebrations," says Savings.com's Wagner. | https://www.axios.com/2022/08/12/bachelor-bachelorette-parties-nashville-scottsdale-expense-travel | 2022-08-12T11:20:03Z | axios.com | control | https://www.axios.com/2022/08/12/bachelor-bachelorette-parties-nashville-scottsdale-expense-travel | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
HHS watchdog finds low uptake of cheaper hepatitis C drugs
Usage of cheaper generic hepatitis C drugs was lower among Medicare beneficiaries than Medicaid enrollees in 2020, costing seniors thousands of dollars in extra out-of-pocket spending, according to a new HHS Office of Inspector General report.
Why it matters: The report underscores that just because a generic version of a drug exists, patients are not necessarily benefitting from it — and supports arguments that Medicare's prescription drug benefit structure incentivizes insurers to favor brand-name drugs over generics.
Background: Medicare spent billions of dollars on hepatitis C drugs after the introduction of Gilead's Sovaldi, which came to market with a list price of $84,000 per course of treatment. Gilead later introduced a second hepatitis C drug, Harvoni, at a list price of $94,500.
- In 2019, Gilead introduced two generic versions — called authorized generics — in response to affordability concerns.
- Other lower-cost brand options also became available.
What they found: In 2020, uptake of the authorized generics was faster in Medicaid than Medicare, and some Medicare Part D plans didn't even cover them.
- "The lack of coverage may largely explain why so few Medicare beneficiaries received an authorized generic to treat hepatitis C in 2020, and instead so many received the more expensive brand-name version," the IG report stated.
Rebates on the higher-cost drugs lowered Medicare spending overall, but seniors' out-of-pocket costs remained high.
- Seniors without financial assistance paid $2,200 more out-of-pocket for higher-cost hepatitis C drugs than those receiving lower-cost drugs, per the report.
- The program spent $155 million more in catastrophic coverage payments for higher-cost hepatitis C drugs than lower-cost drugs, even though a similar number of seniors were in each group.
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Five Points' extreme makeover
MARTA's Five Points station will shake off its hulking canopy — the one with the sign that seemingly hasn't worked for years — as part of a $200 million facelift.
Why it matters: After over 40 years, the Downtown hub — the only station where all rail lines converge — needs an update to serve riders and take advantage of a wave of development interest washing over the neighborhood.
Driving the news: Yesterday, MARTA received a $25 million boost from the federal government to fund the station’s makeover.
Details: MARTA's hired architectural firm SOM to draw up potential designs.
- The same firm is behind the Moynihan Train Hall at New York's Penn Station.
- All potential designs call for removing the Brutalist canopy. The mini-soccer pitch and community gardens, however, will remain a part of Five Points' next chapter.
Meanwhile, work will start on a $40 million upgrade of the platforms, escalators and lighting inside the station next month.
By the numbers: Most of the cash to build the project comes from the More MARTA sales tax, $13.8 million from the state's Georgia Transit Trust Fund and the federal grant secured by Rep. Nikema Williams and Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock.
The big picture: More than $6 billion in public and private cash will flood the area around Five Points over the next five years.
- MARTA officials want the footprint of the revived Five Points station to include space for future buildings and other developments.
- Plans under review by the transit agency and city officials call for reconnecting Broad Street for pedestrians but not for cars and other personal vehicles, a MARTA spokesperson tells Axios.
Intrigue: When Five Points was built in the mid-1970s, construction blasted a hole in Downtown and divided Broad Street.
- When the demolition dust clears, MARTA has an opportunity to create a better place for riders, pedestrians and bicyclists and the community.
What's next: Construction work will begin in 2024, transit officials say, and won’t interrupt bus and rail service.
- They hope to wrap up in 2028 — which means the 2026 World Cup matches in Atlanta will be exciting.
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Fan Expo Boston nerds out at the Seaport
A Starfleet captain, a time lord, a Jedi master, four-ninths of the Fellowship of the Ring and their thousands of fans are taking over the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center Friday for Fan Expo Boston, New England's largest pop culture festival and celebration.
- The three-day event will bring actors, voice-over artists, comic book creators, filmmakers, cosplayers and more to the Seaport venue.
Some highlights:
- Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Dominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd, everyone's favorite hobbits, are in town Saturday and Sunday.
- David Tennant of "Doctor Who," "Broadchurch" and "Jessica Jones" fame will appear Saturday and Sunday.
- Fresh off the "Obi-Wan Kenobi" show on Disney+, Ewan McGregor will meet with fans Sunday.
- "Breaking Bad" and "The Mandalorian" actor Giancarlo Esposito will also sign autographs and meet fans on Sunday.
- There are a ton of other geeky celebrities scheduled, like the crew from "Clerks," Jonathan Frakes from "Star Trek: The Next Generation," the blonde guys from "Cobra Kai" and Prince Humperdinck himself, actor Chris Sarandon.
What we're watching: There's also a panel discussion Friday dedicated to the local film industry for the expo's "film lovers Friday."
- "So You Want to be in Pictures? How to Make it in the Mass. Film Industry" will feature local producers, casting company managers, actors and artistic directors.
- NBC10 anchor Monica Madeja moderates.
- There's even a late-night screening of cult classic "The Room" with star Greg Sestero at 9pm.
Deehan's thought bubble: This is everything circa-2002 me wanted from life. Some people are obsessed with seeing Springsteen or Dylan before they stop touring. Me, I need to meet C-3PO.
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What to do this weekend
🎈 Have high-flying fun at the All Ohio Balloon Festival at the Union County Airport.
- 4-9pm today ($30, includes Saturday admission), 2-9pm Saturday ($11).
🏮 Geek out at Matsuricon, an anime and gaming convention at Hyatt Regency Columbus.
- Register at the door 9am-10pm today ($50) and Saturday ($60), 9am-2pm Sunday ($30). Cash only.
💃 Celebrate family and community at Festival Latino at Genoa Park, with music, food, fashion, art and dance from the heart of Latin America.
- 11am-8pm Saturday, Sunday. Free!
🍺 Drink up at Columbus Summer Beerfest at Kemba Live! — 25 samples included with admission.
- 2-5pm or 8-11pm Saturday. $45 now, $55 day of.
🥃 Or check out Tequila Fest at Gravity — 12 samples and two tacos included.
- 4-10pm Saturday. $50.
📚 Find a new favorite book at the Mid-Ohio Indie Author Book Expo at the Elks Lodge in Grove City.
- 3-7pm Saturday. Free!
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3 must-see murals in Denver
The large-scale artwork found throughout parts of the city like LoDo, the River North and Santa Fe art districts, helps shape Denver's urban character.
- There are dozens of murals citywide, but here are three you should visit this weekend — or any time, really.
"Confluent People" by Emanuel Martinez
Located along the Little Raven Street underpass at Speer Boulevard, the work of Martinez, who has several murals in Denver, depicts people of different ethnicities wearing similar, aviator-style shades.
- Martinez told CPR News in 2016 that the work's name is a nod to nearby Confluence Park, an iconic setting in its own right. The artist said he hoped to capture the "spirit of coming together."
"Denver Legends" mural by Detour
Artist Detour finished this massive piece in November 2020 in the Five Points neighborhood, depicting four famous African American figures with Denver ties, including jazz musician Charles Burrell and John Mosley, a Tuskegee airman.
- This piece is located on a wall at Five Points Plaza, near E. 26th Avenue and N. Clarkson St., and includes the message: "Our Stories, Our Legacy, Our Lives Matter."
"Love This City" mural by Pat Milbery
This isn't just an Instagram hotspot. Perhaps the most prominent work of his "Love This City" campaign is near the intersection of Park Avenue West and Broadway. The colorful, geometric shapes, with DENVER in a muscular font, are part of a series Milbery started in 2016.
- "The different tones of color express the different stages of being in love and the feeling of when you love, your heart can project," Milbery said on his website about the series.
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7 things to do in Denver this weekend | Aug. 12-14
📼 Throw it back to the '90s at RiNo Beer Fest, featuring a dance party and unlimited samples from Colorado breweries. Tickets range from $5 to $55 for Saturday's event at Zeppelin Station.
🛍 Shop local makers and small businesses at Saturday's Horseshoe Market. Admission is free, and the pop-up runs from 10am-4pm on Larimer St. in the RiNO district.
🍻 Celebrate Bierstadt Lagerhaus turning six with an action-packed pool party. The free festivities at the German-style brew pub run from noon until late on Saturday.
🖤 Go to Goth Prom, a celebration of dark alternative culture on Friday night at Tracks Nightclub. Tickets start at $25.
🏈 Catch the Broncos preseason matchup with the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday night. Tickets to the home game start at $40 each.
🤼♂️ Enjoy a Lucha Libre experience at Museo de las Americas. Tickets to the event Friday night are $10 for kids and $25 for adults.
🛼 Channel your inner Leo at Oh My Stars, a monthly, Zodiac-themed skate date. A $10 or $15 Rollerdome ticket includes open skating from 3-10pm Friday, free skate rentals and more.
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Iowa's Prairie Meadows casino CEO wants to nix his retirement plan
Prairie Meadows CEO Gary Palmer, 75, wants to retract his longtime plan to retire by the end of 2023, he told Axios Thursday.
- The nonprofit casino's board called a special meeting Friday to consider extending his contract.
What's happening: A few board members have inquired whether he'd be interested in staying, he told Axios.
- And he said he's got no other plans but to fish after 2023 anyway.
Catch up fast: Prairie Meadows pumps tens of millions of dollars annually into the budgets of Iowa charities and local governments.
- Palmer has worked for the casino for decades and plans for his secession have been ongoing for years.
- Also on today’s agenda is a plan to terminate a search for an executive vice president that could work for a year before replacing Palmer.
Of note: Palmer's annual salary is $641,000.
- He was given an $800,000 bonus earlier this year.
What's next: Friday's meeting starts at 10:30am at the James Rasmussen Board Room, 1 Prairie Meadows Drive in Altoona.
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Digging into the city's 42,000 landlords
As more residents struggle to find stable and affordable housing, a new report reveals fascinating details about the city's unique rental landscape.
Why it matters: Detroit is a majority-renter city and is in the midst of a housing crisis, advocates say, with escalating rents, aging properties in disrepair and illegal evictions.
- The report from Detroit Future City gives the clearest picture yet about the city's landlords.
- The data is intended to be a launching pad for new policies to improve residents' living conditions.
What they're saying: "The most important finding in the report is that there's about 42,000 landlords in the city," report author Edward Lynch tells Axios. "That seems very basic, but that's something we didn't know before."
By the numbers: Other new details about the city's rental properties and who owns them:
- There are an estimated 82,235 rental properties containing 137,346 rental units.
- Of occupied rental properties, 27% have an assessed value of less than $10,000.
- Landlords with a Detroit address own more than 60% of rental parcels.
- Just 5% of the city's landlords own about 33% of rental properties.
Zoom out: City officials have been encouraging landlords to register their rental units to make sure they are safe from lead exposure and other dangerous conditions.
- But the report found just 17% of properties are in the city's rental system.
- Understanding the rental landscape will help the city bring more rental properties into compliance, David Bell, director of the city's Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department, tells Axios.
The bottom line: "Given the number of lives affected by housing quality across the city, this work is critical. More importantly, we must be proactive about analyzing the data available to us and utilizing that data to create change," the report reads.
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In Nigeria, almost every weekend is fixed for parties. From weddings to graduations and namings, there seems to always be a party to attend every time. While some partygoers see it as an avenue to showcase their fashion sense and flaunt their beauty, others see it as a time to fill their stomachs to the brim.
Sometimes, the high expectations of party-goers who see parties as an avenue to sample different types of foods are often met with disappointment, which often brings the “had I known” feeling of regret.
Time without number, there have been many cases of disagreements and quarrels between party celebrants and their guests due to factors bordering on food at a party. In order to avoid this and other regrettable stories, we will take a look at some reasons why it is advisable to eat before going to a party.
1. Late arrival of food
Remember the last time you attended a party and waited for hours before the food finally got to your table? Well, the reason you felt the impact so much was because you failed to eat before leaving your home.
For one reason or the other, food sometimes arrives late at a party. Not having anything in your stomach before leaving the comfort of your home means you will have to remain starving until the food finally gets to you.
2. Food that is not to your taste
Generally, party foods are always delicious and the type to look forward to, but on a few occasions, this food can be disappointing and fall below standards too. To avert this unforeseen circumstance, which may force you to eat food that is not to your taste, you should try putting something in your stomach before leaving home.
3. Insufficient food
There have been many cases whereby partygoers end up going back to their homes without eating anything at a party due to insufficient food. It is sometimes hard for a party host to ascertain the quantity of food that will be enough to cater for all the guests. Therefore, some of the authentic and invited guests end up going home with an empty stomach. To avoid falling victim to this as a guest, you should eat before leaving your house.
4. Wrong food choices
Someone with an empty stomach may find it difficult to reject any food brought to his or her table, even if it is food they don’t eat normally or that troubles the person’s stomach.
Assuming you have stomach upset anytime you eat porridge, and porridge is the only food available by the time you get to a party, you may be compelled to eat the porridge against your wish since you left home with an empty stomach.
5. Lack of concentration
An hungry man is not just an angry man but also a man without concentration. It is very difficult for you to concentrate, socialise and have fun at a party with an empty stomach. Putting something on your stomach will enable you to enjoy the party rather than focussing or thinking about when food will reach your table.
6. Unforeseen circumstances
As the saying goes, ” Man proposes but God disposes.” Sometimes things don’t go the way you always have them planned for one reason or the other. Unforeseen circumstances such as accidents, traffic, faulty cars, and so forth can impede or delay your trip to a party, hence making you starve if you fail to eat anything from your home.
So while you are preparing for that next party you planned to attend, you should have these points at the back of your mind and eat before you leave home.
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Mosquitoes are small flies that belong to the Culicidae family and can be found on every continent on earth except Antarctica. Their bite can lead to a variety of mosquitoes-borne diseases, such as fever, West Nile virus, Zika virus, Chikungunya virus, dengue, and most especially malaria.
When someone mentions “the most deadliest animals,” what often comes to our minds are the likes of lions, crocodiles, snakes, hippopotamuses, and so forth, but mosquitoes are by far the most deadly animals when we consider the number of lives they claim every year compared to that of other deadly animals.
According to an estimation by the World Health Organisation (WHO), mosquito-borne diseases kill around 725,000 people every year, and malaria alone accounts for 600,000 of that number.
It is also worth noting that only the female mosquitoes bite as they need the blood before they can lay eggs, while their male counterparts feed on plants.
From the foregoing, there is no gain in saying mosquitoes should be avoided and chased away from the corridors of our homes. In light of this, let’s take a look at some of the ways you can protect your home from mosquitoes.
1. Always close your doors and windows at dusk
One of the best ways to keep yourself safe from mosquitoes is by ensuring they are never granted access to your home in the first place. This is why you should make sure to keep all the windows and doors of your home closed once it is dark. Mosquitoes are usually kept away by sunlight, hence they are often not active in the daytime, but as soon as it is dusk, they will start trooping into your home if you leave the door and windows open.
2. Garlic spray
Mosquitoes disdain the sulfur in garlic, and the garlic juice is equally deadly to them because it is capable of sending them to early graves. To protect your home from mosquitoes, you can crush or mince a few cloves of garlic, boil them in water, and pour the solution into a bottle to spray the room and environment.
3. Remove all stagnant water around your home
Stagnant water is the favorite breeding ground for mosquitoes. This is where their eggs are laid, and the more they reproduce, the greater the number of mosquitoes in your home. If you are keeping stagnant water around, be it inside an unclean gutter or any other place, then you are indirectly breeding mosquitoes in your home. You can easily ensure mosquitoes don’t multiply in your house by eliminating the standing/stagnant water around it.
4. Turn on the fan
Be it a ceiling or standing fan, mosquitoes do not have what it takes to fly when the air is moving quickly, and you will probably be left alone by them if your fan is on high speed. While the fan cools you off as you sleep, it will also help you chase away mosquitoes without much ado.
5. Make use of mosquitoes net
When you live in certain mosquito- filled areas, the best way you can keep yourself away from these mosquitos is to hang a mosquito net above your bed at night. That way, you can be sure that you won’t be disturbed by stubborn blood-sucking mosquitoes.
6. Spray your room with an insecticide
Before bedtime, try to close your doors and windows and then spray your room with mosquito insecticide. After spraying the room, you should immediately leave the room for an hour or two before going back. If the insecticide is powerful enough, almost, if not all, the mosquitoes in the room will be killed.
7. Use of mosquito coil
A mosquito coil is a mosquito repelling incense that is popular in Africa and some other parts of the world. The smoke can help to kill or knock down mosquitoes at home. The disadvantage of using a mosquito coil is that one has to be meticulous with it as it is capable of causing hazards like fire outbreaks.
Bonus: You can also protect yourself from mosquitoes by ensuring you put on socks, long trousers, long sleeves shirts, and cover your entire body before sleeping.
The high rate of annual deaths caused by these disease-carrying insects makes it more important than ever for everyone to keep their homes protected from mosquitoes.
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Pistons seek input for Rouge Park rec center
The $20 million donation from Pistons owner Tom Gores to construct a new 25,000 sq. ft. recreation center at Rouge Park won't be the end of the organization's involvement with the project.
Driving the news: The city's parks and rec department and the Pistons held a meeting at Brennan Pool Wednesday night for input from residents on what kind of amenities they want included.
What they're saying: Erika Swilley, the Pistons' vice president of community and responsibility, tells Axios the Pistons aren't going to just cut a check to build the building, which will be owned and operated by the city.
- "We'll run camps and clinics that are free to the community," she says. "There are ideas to bring in services that you might not see at a typical community center."
State of play: Less than 60% of Detroiters are within 15 miles of a recreation center.
- The largest indoor recreation access gap in the city is in the Cody Rouge neighborhood, one with a high youth and senior population.
- The proposed facility will provide access for over 24,000 residents and allow for year-round use.
- Planners are teasing areas for concessions, laundry, internet access, classes, a fitness center and gymnasium.
Yes, but: Several residents who spoke up Wednesday were disappointed to learn there are no plans to construct an indoor pool for winter use.
What's next: Construction is set to begin next summer.
- You can provide input used to shape what's inside the recreation center here.
- There are two more community meetings set for this fall and next year.
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Plantain, which is otherwise known as cooking banana, is a common food in Western African countries like Nigeria, Cameroon, and Ghana. While much emphasis is placed on the health benefits of ripe plantain, little is known about unripe plantain (Musa paradisiaca), which equally has immense health benefits.
Unripe plantain is regarded as green plantain by some and serves as a source of vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, and antioxidants.
Apart from the enjoyment, you will derive from eating unripe plantain as a meal, it equally comes with a good number of health benefits, which we will be exploring below.
1. It helps to manage diabetes
The level of sugar available in an unripe plantain is very low when compared to that of a ripe plantain, which therefore makes it an ideal meal for diabetics.
2. It helps to boost libido
This is another immense benefit of an unripe plantain. You can improve your sexual life simply by eating unripe plantains regularly. The vitamins and nutrients contained in unripe plantains help to increase your sexual desire and overall performance during intimacy.
3. Good for pregnant women
Unripe plantains are very rich in calcium, vitamin C, vitamin B-6, phosphorus, and magnesium. All these help the unborn child by ensuring proper growth and development of the baby while inside the stomach.
4. It helps cure stomach ulcers
One of the phytochemical properties contained in unripe plantain is leucocyanidin which helps to heal stomach ulcers. Apart from this, it also helps in protecting the walls of the intestine.
5. Helps in wealth loss
If you are thinking about losing weight, then you may need to try out constant eating of unripe plantains before hitting the gym or opting for surgery. Unripe plantains are loaded with high resistant starch content, which greatly helps in weight loss.
6. It helps to prevent constipation
Quite a number of people find it difficult to pass stool (feces) due to piles. But with regular intake of unripe plantain, which is very rich in fiber, it will help to prevent constipation and make the passing of stool simple and easy.
7. It helps in the building of stronger bones and teeth
If you are intentional about making it stronger, then regular intake of unripe plantains may just be the answer to your problem. Unripe plantains are very rich in calcium, which helps to facilitate the building of stronger bones and teeth.
8. It is heart friendly
Unripe plantain is heart-friendly due to its richness in potassium, which helps to prevent heart attack and hypertension by controlling the heart rate in our body.
Unripe plantains can be enjoyed in different ways. It can be prepared as a porridge, boiled with vegetable sauce, fried as chips, and so on.
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As part of measures to equip Cadet officers who will soon graduate and become troop leaders, 106 Cadets of the Regular Course 69 of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) have undergone a one-week mechanized operation training in Bauchi.
The training which was organized in conjunction with the Nigerian Army was aimed at keeping the Cadet officers abreast of efforts to address security challenges in the country.
Commandant, NDA, Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Yusuf was speaking on Thursday during the closing ceremony of the training exercise held at the Victor Kure Armoured Range.
He explained that the week-long training which was tagged ‘Exercise Battle Crime’, was to expose the Cadet officers to various mechanized operations in tackling security challenges stressing that, “This exercise here today is the final phase of mechanised operations which is the phase four of the Cadets exercise.”
General Yusuf added that “The objective of the exercise is to expose the cadets to mechanised operations in order to prepare them for dealing with the current security threats,”
He further explained that the cadets would be graduating from the academy in October 2022, adding that there were seven female officers amongst them.
The Commandant also stated that the exercise was a joint operation and a collaboration between the Armoured Corps, the Corps of Artillery as well as the Special Operations Command of the Nigerian Air Force.
He revealed that before the training, the cadets were at the Nigerian Army School of Military Engineering, Makurdi, where they participated in an assault river crossing operations across River Benue and proceeded to the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre, Jos, Plateau State, where they went through the adventure phase of their training.
Ibrahim Yusuf, however, commended the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, for his resolve in making the training possible saying, “All these couldn’t have been possible without the overwhelming support from the Chief of Army Staff. All the tanks, the Artillery guns that took part in this operation were courtesy of the CAOS.”
According to him, “We appreciate Army Headquarters for this outstanding support and I also want to appreciate the Chief of Air Staff that has authorized the Air Force to provide close air support during this phase of the operation,”
Also speaking, the Commandant, Armoured Corps, Maj.-Gen. Suleiman Idris said that this is the first time that the NDA cadets would be coming to Bauchi state to have this kind of training exercise.
He added that due to threats and security challenges experienced in the country, the Nigerian Army felt that this kind of training was extremely necessary.
Idris said that “This is because when you are giving training to cadets that are going to become officers who will be leading men to war, it is ideal to expose them to this kind of situation”.
One of the trainees, Officer Cadet Maryam Wawu, said that the training was an eye opener for them as they were exposed to more practical things in their academics.
She added it had broadened their knowledge of how effective the Nigerian Army can be in tackling insecurities, and how they bring synergy and cooperation between the combat arms, combat service support arms and sister services, especially the Nigerian Air Force.
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Dix Park in Raleigh readies for new growth
Construction on Dorothea Dix Park's Gipson Play Plaza begins this weekend, kicking off one of the first major infrastructure projects inside Raleigh's 300-acre signature public space.
Why it matters: Dix Park has been pitched by city leaders as a rare chance to build a grand central park in Raleigh, acquiring the former home of Dorothea Dix Hospital from the state in 2015 for $52 million.
- The urban design website Curbed once called it the nation's most exciting park project, since few major cities have had a chance to build a park on such a large scale near their downtowns.
- Currently, the park attracts 400,000 visitors per year, according to the Dix Park Conservancy. Among its major attractions: its scenic sunflower fields as well as J. Cole’s Dreamville Festival.
- But leaders have a much larger vision for the park, one that attracts tourists from all over.
Driving the news: Pat and Tom Gipson, the founder of Thomas Gipson Homes, have given $10 million to the plaza project, a donation that is part of a wider effort to use private funds to defray the costs of building out major attractions in Dix Park. The naming rights are for 30 years.
Details: The plaza will feature a picnic grove and terrace, a water feature with a waterfall wall and extensive play areas for children.
- It will sit on 18.5 acres of land near the entrance to the park off Lake Wheeler Road. The land is currently home to a popular dog park, which will move.
- Construction is expected to take two years.
Dix Park Conservancy CEO Janet Cowell, the former state treasurer, said private funds are important for an ambitious project like Dix.
- "We're a park that has not been designed as a park," Cowell said of the investments needed in Dix Park. "This is the first heavy infrastructure piece."
- "It's 300 acres, so it's super big," she told Axios in an interview at the park. "It is going to take a lot of investment, and it is the type of thing that you can get private dollar donations to, you know, reduce the amount of taxpayer burden."
What's next: Raleigh City Council has proposed a $275 million bond to fund parks for this fall’s ballot — a portion of which would go toward Dix Park.
- The play plaza is considered part of Dix Park’s first phase of development. Much of Dix Park's future infrastructure cannot be built until the Department of Health and Human Services moves its headquarters from there. DHHS hopes to move to a new headquarters on Blue Ridge Road, and it has leases at Dix Park ending in 2025 and 2040.
- Future additions could include an improved greenway around Rocky Branch Creek, an amphitheater, restaurant and retail space and improved pedestrian connections to downtown.
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Bealsville folk artist Ruby C. Williams dies
Ruby C. Williams, a self-taught artist, minister and farmer from Bealsville whose playful but edgy paintings have hung in galleries across the country, died Monday.
- Williams' longtime friend and champion Katherine Gibson confirmed Williams' death and told Axios Williams' large family was planning a memorial service for Aug. 20.
- Williams was known for refusing to give her age to reporters, saying she didn't want her paintings to be priced according to how soon people thought she'd die. But friends said she was 92.
Why it matters: Soft-spoken and shy, Williams — who signed all her work R.C.W. — is one of the Tampa Bay area's best-known artists of the last three decades, and one of Florida's leading folk artists.
- In 2005, she received the Florida Folk Heritage Award and her work was featured in the exhibition "On Their Own: Selected Works by Self-Taught African American Artists" at the Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum in Washington.
- In 2009, the Folk Art Society of America gave her its Award of Distinction.
Flashback: Decades ago, Williams moved from Chicago back home to Bealsville, 40 minutes east of Tampa, after the devastating end to a relationship.
- She began painting signs to sell produce at a small stand off Highway 60, but sometimes painted recurring characters and fanciful creatures.
- In the early 1990s, Rodney Hard, a Lakeland-based folk artist and collector, stopped and asked if she'd sell him a painting.
- Word spread as art collectors flocked to rural Florida to scoop up paintings with curious quips like "piano playing cow I give better buttermilk" or "I am a sophisticated person."
Yes, but: No matter how famous she got, Williams kept selling cucumbers, watermelon and strawberries.
- "You can eat the fruit, but you can't eat the art," she once told a reporter.
What's next: A service will be held at 11am on Aug. 20 at St. Mary's Church, 5360 Smith Ryals Road in Plant City, not far from Williams' produce stand.
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In 1999 a lawyer in India noticed he was overcharged for train tickets and sued the railway. Decades go by, and after more than 100 court appearances, a court awarded him about $200 plus a refund.
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LUX, France — Once, a river ran through it. Now, white dust and thousands of dead fish cover the wide trench that winds amid rows of trees in France's Burgundy region in what was the Tille River in the village of Lux.
From dry and cracked reservoirs in Spain to falling water levels on major arteries like the Danube, the Rhine and the Po, an unprecedented drought is afflicting nearly half of the European continent. It is damaging farm economies, forcing water restrictions, causing wildfires and threatening aquatic species.
There has been no significant rainfall for almost two months in Western, Central and Southern Europe. And the dry period is expected to continue in what experts say could be the worst drought in 500 years.
Climate change is exacerbating conditions as hotter temperatures speed up evaporation, thirsty plants take in more moisture and reduced snowfall in the winter limits supplies of fresh water available for irrigation in the summer. Europe isn't alone in the crisis, with drought conditions also reported in East Africa, the western United States and northern Mexico.
As he walked in the 15-meter-wide (50-foot-wide) riverbed in Lux, Jean-Philippe Couasné, chief technician at the local Federation for Fishing and Protection of the Aquatic Environment, listed the species of fish that had died in the Tille.
"It's heartbreaking," he said. "On average, about 8,000 liters (about 2,100 gallons) per second are flowing. ... And now, zero liters."
In some areas upstream, some of the trout and other freshwater species are able take shelter in pools via fish ladders. But such systems aren't available everywhere.
Without rain, the river "will continue to empty. And yes, all fish will die. ... They are trapped upstream and downstream, there's no water coming in, so the oxygen level will keep decreasing as the (water) volume will go down," Couasné said. "These are species that will gradually disappear."
Jean-Pierre Sonvico, the regional head of the federation, said diverting the fish to other rivers won't help because those waterways also are affected, which will lead to overcrowding and more deaths.
"Yes, it's dramatic because what can we do? Nothing," he said. "We're waiting, hoping for storms with rain, but storms are very local so we can't count on it."
The European Commission's Joint Research Center warned this week that drought conditions will get worse and potentially affect 47% of the continent.
Andrea Toreti, a senior researcher at the European Drought Observatory, said a drought in 2018 was so extreme that there were no similar events for the last 500 years, "but this year, I think, it is really worse."
For the next three months, "we see still a very high risk of dry conditions over Western and Central Europe, as well as the U.K.," Toreti said.
The current situation is the result of long periods of dry weather caused by changes in world weather systems, said meteorologist Peter Hoffmann of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research near Berlin.
"It's just that in summer we feel it the most," he said. "But actually the drought builds up across the year."
Climate change has lessened the temperature differences between regions, sapping the forces that drive the jet stream, which normally brings wet Atlantic weather to Europe, he said.
A weaker or unstable jet stream can result in unusually hot air coming to Europe from North Africa, leading to prolonged periods of heat. The reverse is also true, when a polar vortex of cold air from the Arctic can cause freezing conditions far south of where it would normally reach.
Hoffmann said observations in recent years have all been at the upper end of what the existing climate models predicted.
The drought has caused some European countries to impose restrictions on water usage, and shipping is endangered on the Rhine and the Danube.
The Rhine could reach critical low levels in the coming days, making the transport of goods — including coal and gasoline — increasingly difficult. On the Danube, authorities in Serbia have started dredging sand to deepen the waterway and keep vessels moving smoothly.
In neighboring Hungary, wide parts of popular Lake Velence near Budapest, have turned into patches of dried mud, beaching small boats. Aeration and water circulation equipment have been installed to protect wildlife, but water quality has deteriorated to the point that a ban on swimming was imposed at one beach on weekends.
Stretches of the Po, Italy's longest river, are so low that barges and boats that sank decades ago are resurfacing.
The drought also has affected southern England, which received only 10% of its average rainfall in July. Firefighters are battling an unprecedented number of grass fires and people in several areas have been banned from watering their lawns.
The Rivers Trust charity said England's chalk streams — which allow underground springs to bubble up through the spongy layer of rock — are drying up, endangering aquatic wildlife like kingfishers and trout.
Even in countries like Spain and Portugal, which are used to long periods without rain, there have been major consequences. In the Spanish region of Andalucia, some avocado farmers have had to sacrifice hundreds of trees to save others from wilting as the Vinuela reservoir in Malaga province dropped to only 13% of capacity, down 55% from a year ago.
Some European farmers are using water from the tap for their livestock in areas where ponds and streams have gone dry, using up to 100 litres (26 gallons) a day per cow.
In normally green Burgundy, home to the source of Paris' Seine River, the grass has turned yellow-brown and tractors churn up giant clouds of dust.
Baptiste Colson, who owns dairy cows and grows feed crops in the village of Moloy, said his animals are suffering in the drought, with the quality and quantity of the milk decreasing.
The 31-year-old head of the local Jeunes Agriculteurs (Young Farmers) union said he has been forced to dip into his winter supply of fodder in August.
"That is the biggest concern," Colson said.
EU corn production is expected to be 12.5 million tons below last year and sunflower production is projected to be 1.6 million tons lower, according to a report from S&P Global Commodity Insights.
Colson expects at least a 30% drop in corn yield, a major problem for feeding his cows.
"We know we'll have to buy food ... so the cows can continue producing milk," he said. "From an economic point of view, the cost will be high."
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NINGDE, China, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 12, 2022, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) officially announced it will invest 7.34 billion euros to build a 100 GWh battery plant in Debrecen of east Hungary, which is also its second battery plant in Europe following its German plant. Subject to the shareholder meeting approval, construction of the first production facilities will start within this year.
Covering an area of 221 hectares in the Southern Industrial Park of Debrecen, the project will supply both cells and modules to European automakers.
Debrecen is located at the heart of Europe, and with close proximity to some auto plants of its customers such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Stellantis and Volkswagen, CATL's Debrecen plant will enable it to better cope with the battery demands of the European market, improve its global production network development, and help accelerate e-mobility and energy transition in Europe.
As part of its commitment to reducing the carbon footprint in battery manufacturing, CATL will use electricity from renewable energies, and is considering developing solar power with local partners in the country.
To build a sustainable and circular battery value chain, CATL is also examining the possibility of joining forces with local partners to establish facilities for battery materials in Europe.
"There is no doubt that our plant in Debrecen will enable us to further sharpen our competitive edge, better respond to our European customers, and accelerate the transition to e-mobility in Europe," said Dr. Robin Zeng, founder and Chairman of CATL. "The greenfield project in Hungary will be a giant leap in CATL's global expansion, and also an important step in our efforts to make an outstanding contribution to the green energy drive for humankind."
Péter Szijjártó, Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, said: "Both the global and the European economies have been faced with tremendous challenges recently. We in Hungary have a clear goal to be a local exception from the continental recession. The best tool to achieve this goal is to attract state-of-the-art investments in the most revolutionary branch of the automotive industry, namely electromobility. We are proud that CATL decided to execute the biggest ever greenfield investment in the history of Hungary. We have recently become one of the leading battery production sites of the world and with this huge investment we further strengthen our position."
The new project was well received from CATL's European customers. Markus Schäfer, Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG, CTO responsible for development and procurement, said: "This new state-of-the art European CATL plant in Hungary is another milestone for the scale-up of our EV production together with our key partners. With CATL we have a technology-leader as our partner to provide us - as the first and biggest customer of the new plant's initial capacity - with top-notch CO2 neutral battery cells for our next generation EVs in Europe, hence following our local-to-local approach in procurement. We're proud to see our Ambition 2039 supported by CATL's commitment to CO2 neutral production in Hungary."
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- H1 revenue fell 11% YoY to KRW 579.9 billion, operating profit down 37% to KRW 212.7 billion
- Decline due to drop in Q2 sales amid reduced PCR testing volume
- Sales of non-COVID products and PCR instruments increased in H1; Company launches STARlet-AIOS to strengthen sales foundation
- Seegene to expand In-life PCR campaign to help curb widespread COVID-19 transmissions and boost sales of non-COVID products to solidify revenue structure
SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Seegene Inc. (KQ096530), South Korea's leading molecular diagnostics company, today reported first-half (H1) revenue in 2022 of KRW 579.9 billion (USD 445.8 million), down 11 percent year-over-year. Operating profit fell 37 percent to KRW 212.7 billion.
While Seegene posted record quarterly sales of KRW 451.5 billion in the first quarter, second quarter revenue was at KRW 128.4 billion. The decline can be attributed to a drop in PCR testing volume and inventory destocking at sales channels and customer accounts.
Sales of non-COVID products, however, rose 30 percent year-over-year to KRW 69.5 billion in H1. The second quarter figure was up 21 percent from the previous quarter amid a transition to normalcy from the pandemic and increasing customer acceptance of molecular diagnostics.
As for PCR instruments, Seegene installed 850 new PCR detection systems and 491 new workstations for extraction and PCR set-up, for a combined 5,704 and 2,803 installs respectively worldwide, strengthening the foundation for global sales. Seegene also launched its fully automated PCR system, STARlet-AIOS, for syndromic testing in key European markets. The company also began its In-life PCR campaign – a global initiative that emphasizes regular testing for respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, to help curb asymptomatic and widespread transmissions. It recently partnered with a testing center in Vietnam to launch the campaign.
Seegene further strengthened the leadership team at its U.S. subsidiary, appointing a new CEO, head of scientific and medical affairs and head of research and development (R&D), this year. The company plans to establish capacity for local R&D and product manufacturing within the U.S., the world's largest molecular diagnostics market, laying a foundation for mid-to-long term growth. Seegene also plans to seek U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for key products starting next year.
"We expect to see ongoing demand for respiratory virus testing in fall and winter as the flu season starts in our key markets," said Robert Lee, Senior Vice President of Seegene's Investor Relations (IR) department. "Seegene's portfolio includes syndromic tests, including tests that can simultaneously detect COVID-19 and flu. We will use these multiplexed tests to expand our In-life PCR campaign, as well as strengthen sales of non-COVID products and STARlet-AIOS to create new PCR demand and solidify our revenue structure."
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After five years of vacancy, another lofty renovation is planned for the Stockton Inn
In spring, Preservation New Jersey named the Stockton Inn one of its 10 most endangered places in the state. The nearly 200-year-old building has been vacant since 2017, and has fallen into disrepair.
However, that fate may be reversed as the inn was bought last month by the owners of the Stockton Market. Now, they’re planning a hefty renovation - and hope to open by late 2023.
“We saw the tremendous opportunity to bring back to life this historic inn that so many people in our area have shared many memorable experiences,” said Steven Grabowski and Cheryl Olsten, in an email.
The renovation will include updating the main restaurant, expanding the tavern, adding guest rooms in the main building and carriage houses, and adding a bakery and coffee shop for both guests and the public.
According to Kurfiss Sotheby’s Real Estate listing, the inn has four dining rooms with 80 seats, an indoor event space, 10 hotel rooms, outdoor dining space with 80 seats, and an outdoor event space with gardens, a waterfall, pond, wine cave, iconic wishing well, outdoor bar and a dance floor. The property also includes a stone carriage house and a stone wagon house.
It’s not the first time that a new owner has stepped in to try and revitalize the inn, which was once a regional epicenter.
An investor bought the inn in 2015 and tried to reinvent it as an upscale restaurant, but it closed in 2017. Then, in 2020, a developer stepped in and planned to redevelop the property with an 780-seat outdoor concert venue, footprint expansion, additional hotel rooms and health spa, according to MyCentralJersey.
Locals vehemently opposed the plans due to its scale and expansion, as well as concerns about traffic, parking and noise. The project was withdrawn last year.
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Since then, the inn has remained vacant and continued to deteriorate. Grabowski and Olsten, however, believe that the third time’s the charm.
“The previous owner, along with subsequent interested buyers, all proposed significant changes to not only the footprint, but the usage of the property to make their investment profitable,” they said. “We feel very confident that we can maintain the integrity of the property within the existing approved usage, and that it will be very well received by the community.”
The redevelopment of the inn would be especially meaningful to Stockton, which lacks much of the activity that neighbors such as New Hope, Lambertville and Frenchtown enjoy. The inn is the only borough venue with a liquor license.
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Built in 1832 to replace a nearby tavern, the inn is rumored to have later operated as a speakeasy. After Prohibition, Colligan’s (as it was then known) was frequented by notable visitors from New York City and Philadelphia, including Jackie Kennedy Onassis and F. Scott Fitzgerald. Margaret Mitchell is rumored to have written portions of “Gone With The Wind” there.
A patio with a waterfall and wishing well was added in the 1930s, which inspired the lyrics for the classic song, “There’s a Small Hotel” by Richard Rogers and Lorenz Hart.
Colligan’s was renamed the Stockton Inn in the 1980s, when the Colligan family sold it to new owners. It continued to operate as a restaurant until it closed in 2017.
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Morris Habitat for Humanity celebrates new Old Bridge home
OLD BRIDGE – Morris Habitat for Humanity, a major builder and leading advocate for affordable housing in New Jersey, celebrated the completion of a new home in the township with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday.
The celebration brought together the new Habitat homeowners, government officials, volunteers, donors and staff who partnered to complete the new home in the Laurence Harbor section of the township.
“This is a dream come true,” Taylor Elie said at the ceremony. “It means everything to us. Now we have an address and a place to call our own.”
The first-time homeowner and her husband, Jimmy, will share the new home with their 19-year-old daughter, Jilaya, and their 10-year-old son, Cameron. The family is moving from a cramped apartment in Queens, where they didn’t feel safe and poor conditions included mold that triggered asthma in their son.
Morris Habitat broke ground on the new home last fall and hosted several special building events that brought together hundreds of volunteers for the “Coming Home with Habitat” Panel Build last October and Women Build in June. A total of 450 volunteers donated 3,500 hours toward building the home, and the Elies put in 450 hours of their own “sweat equity.”
The new construction, ranch-style home is located on Norwood Avenue and features three bedrooms, one bath, a front porch, two-car driveway and small backyard. The home has a septic system and public water, and the property was donated by Michael Landreth.
“The Elie family is finally reaching the American Dream of home ownership,” Blair Schleicher Wilson, CEO of Morris Habitat for Humanity, said.
Wilson stressed the need for affordable homes in New Jersey, citing a study that determined the state is in need of 200,000 units of affordable housing.
Mayor Owen Henry also attended the groundbreaking and offered a warm welcome to the Elie family.
“Every family needs and deserves a place to call home and to feel welcome and safe … now you can put roots down here in Old Bridge," he said.
This is the fourth time that the mayor has joined the family for events beginning with the groundbreaking, Panel Build and Women Build events.
In 2019, after celebrating 35 years of providing safe, decent and affordable housing for families in the Morris County area, Morris Habitat for Humanity expanded by acquiring the service area of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Plainfield & Middlesex County. The acquisition effectively doubled Morris Habitat’s service area to 68 municipalities spanning 1,000 square miles in Morris, Middlesex and parts of Union and Somerset counties.
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'A jewel for our community': Old Bridge shows off progress in Cottrell Farm rehabilitation
OLD BRIDGE – The township on Wednesday unveiled its progress to preserve an historic apple orchard farm.
The 21.5-acre Cottrell Farm, located at the intersection of Cottrell Road and Route 516, is set to become a passive recreation park.
Visitors toured the first floor of the newly renovated Cottrell Farm House building and got a chance to stroll down the first section of a walking path at the site.
The township held a groundbreaking at the site in July 2020, which marked the beginning of the first phase of the Cottrell Farm Park rehabilitation project.
"I'm so thrilled to see this coming to fruition," said Township Council President Mary Sohor. "It's going to be a jewel for our community. There's just so much history here. It will be something that all the generations to come can visit and enjoy. It's beautiful. They're going to keep restoring it and use it for passive recreation for everyone. When you look around, it’s amazing. You would never think you're on [Route] 516. This is definitely a positive. People are going to love coming here."
Mayor Owen Henry said the vision of bringing the site back to its glory began so long ago that the township wanted to give the public a chance to see what's been accomplished at the site.
"We're so fortunate that the stars aligned," he said.
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Old Bridge Director of Community Development and Engineer Nicole Shapiro said the township wanted to give a feel of what the park is today and what it will look like this time next year.
Shapiro said the total preliminary cost of the multi-phase project is estimated to be $6.25 million, noting that the estimate was done in 2018 and does not include current supply chain issues and inflation costs.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Green Acres Program awarded the project $2.1 million in grants, she said.
"We are actively applying for additional grant opportunities to continue with improvements to the park," Shapiro said. "Current expenditures total approximately $3.2 million to date."
The township will need more money to finish the project, "but I'm confident we're going to get this done," Henry said.
Shapiro estimated the entire project would be completed in 2025, although the township is hoping it will be sooner.
"Once the park is made safe with restrooms and lights, we're hoping to open at least the walking trails," the mayor said.
Phase I building site improvements were completed, which included the exterior of the red barn, the CMU garage, the stone garage and exterior and interior renovations of the farmhouse building, Shapiro said, as well as parking, driveway and grand plaza upgrades.
"We still have landscaping to do," she said, adding it will be done in late summer or early fall.
The park also will have a splash pad, a playground area and a prefabricated restroom building, which is part of Phase II of the project, she said.
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Shapiro expects the township will advertise for bids for those projects in late summer and is looking to award in late September.
"We're hoping construction will begin in the fall," she said. "While we're doing the construction, EI Associates is finishing the internal of the stone garage, the CMU garage and the red barn and the internal and exterior of the pool cottage, which will be used as a maintenance building."
The project also includes plans for a park pavilion, amphitheater, picnic grove, garden and trails.
The existing apple orchard will be preserved and maintained, according to township officials.
According to the township, in the early 2000s, Herbert Cottrell Jr. had given right of first refusal to the township to purchase the Cottrell Farm property, but the township was unable to secure the funds necessary to obtain it.
In 2005, Cottrell sold the property to a developer for $4.75 million, with plans for a high-density, multi-family development and commercial space.
The application included the historic preservation of just the buildings on the site, the mayor said.
In 2010, the township teamed with Middlesex County and purchased the property for about $9.6 million, with the township contributing almost $1.8 million and additional contributions made by Green Acres and NY/NJ Baykeeper.
In 2017, the township entered into a Conservation Management Agreement with Middlesex County for 10 years, in which the township accepted responsibility for security, liability, management and enforcement of the Green Acres restrictions and enforcement of Middlesex County park rules and regulations not inconsistent with the deed restrictions at no cost to the county.
Madison-Old Bridge Township Historical Society President Richard Pucciarelli said he’s excited about the project.
"It's going to be a very big jewel in the town," he said. "It helps the residents of the town reconnect the history of Madison Township with the history of the Cottrell family. I'm excited we were finally able to get money from the county to do an historical preservation. It shows the county is behind this project. Historical Societies in New Jersey are constantly fighting to preserve historic properties in their towns. It's a difficult job."
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Court orders mediation in South Plainfield police whistleblower suit
SOUTH PLAINFIELD – A borough police captain's whistleblower lawsuit alleging misconduct by Chief James Parker is headed to mediation.
The Middlesex Vicinage Civil Division on Aug. 4 ordered the parties and attorneys to participate in mediation in good faith and with a sense of urgency, or face costs and other consequences.
And while an employment law attorney from the Wilentz, Goldman and Spitzer law firm in Woodbridge was designated as the mediator, the parties have 14 days to select their own. If a new mediator is not selected, a conference call is to be held within 35 days of the order to explain the process and set ground rules.
"This program is in direct response to public concerns that litigation is too often an extremely costly and protracted means to resolve disputes,” the court order states “Although most cases settle, it is only after the expenditure of substantial fees and after long delays. All indications are that early mediation – a process that brings parties together in search of a mutually beneficial resolution, aided by a trained, neutral facilitator – can resolve most cases quickly, fairly and at reduced costs, producing client satisfaction.”
Last year longtime South Plainfield Police Capt. Charles Siedenburg filed suit accusing Parker of engaging in sexual acts with several female police department and borough employees, including a former police dispatcher, while on duty and at a security detail at a borough movie theater.
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Parker's attorneys argued the lawsuit stems from a personal dispute between the two officers because Siedenburg wants Parker's job as chief. Parker became provisional police chief in 2010 and chief on Jan. 1, 2011. Siedenburg has served as a captain since 2013.
According to court documents, Siedenburg's plan to oust Parker includes reporting the chief allegedly misused his emails and computer, to visit pornographic websites, and engaged in sexual relationships with co-workers.
Court papers filed by the borough's attorney say the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office informed Siedenburg it did not intend to investigate because there was not enough evidence to support his claims.
Siedenburg alleges in his lawsuit that Parker retaliated against him by bringing administrative charges, deducting some of his paid vacation time, failing to recognize Siedenburg as the officer-in-charge when the chief was out for two months in 2020 with COVID-19 and refusing to respond to any of Siedenburg's texts, emails and phone calls since January 2021.
Siedenburg's lawsuit also says Parker retaliated against him by never providing Siedenburg with a performance evaluation for nine years to prevent him from being named chief once Parker retires, even though Siedenburg is next in line for the position.
Earlier this year the chief, borough and the police department sought to have Siedenburg's lawsuit dismissed, but a Superior Court judge denied the motion.
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In our new series Living Their Best Life, Oprah Daily sits down with notable names to find out exactly that—from how they maximize each moment to the daily rituals that keep them grounded. As she looks ahead to conquering her 40s, Priyanka Chopra opens up about the word she’s getting more comfortable saying.
When Priyanka Chopra was in her 20s, living her best life meant skydiving, bungee jumping, whitewater rafting, and embarking on a bunch of other thrill-seeking adventures she can’t imagine doing today. “The beauty of life is you find that every decade brings a different grace to you, a different cadence to who you become,” Chopra, who recently celebrated her 40th birthday, tells Oprah Daily. “You find a different form of who you need to be, and neither is better or worse.”
With over two decades of show business already behind her, Chopra knows a thing or two about dreaming up the life she wants. She’s expanding her business portfolio through building her beauty empire with Anomaly, an environmentally conscious haircare line, as well as opening Manhattan’s Sona restaurant, which celebrates her Indian heritage, and investing in Perfect Moment, a designer sportswear brand, with husband Nick Jonas.
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Most recently, though, she partnered with Gloria Vanderbilt Jeans for its “I Have Needs. Fit Them” campaign, which launched on August 1 and is meant to inspire women to speak up for what they want. In more ways than one, a campaign with the legendary brand—which launched the first jeans specifically designed to fit a woman’s body—aligns perfectly with the women empowerment causes Chopra is known for.
“I feel so comfortable and really sexy in my GV jeans, so it’s exciting to be able to reintroduce people to the brand and remind them how incredible it is,” she says, noting the Amanda pull-on jeans, which can be found at Kohl’s, Macy’s, Belk, JCPenney, and Amazon, as her favorite pick from the fall 2022 collection.
As hard as the Miss World pageant winner works these days, Chopra plays even harder. Her family-and friend-filled 40th-birthday bash is a perfect example of that. “I used to need everything to be at the energy level of a 100, and now I’m at a 20 or 25,” Chopra shares. “I’m learning to navigate a more balanced work-life situation, and this new decade of my life is going to be about that.”
I’m learning to navigate a more balanced work-life situation, and this new decade of my life is going to be about that.
Ahead, Chopra gives us the scoop on the book she’s loving at the moment, the astrological reason behind her “moody” playlist, and what she’s no longer willing to compromise.
Her Secret to a Balanced Life
Being answerable to my work 24-7 is something I’m no longer willing to do. Don’t get me wrong; I’m a very ambitious woman. If I’ve got to do something, I make it a priority. I’ve always been the “I’ll figure it out. It’s fine. We’ll do it” person, even if that meant working through weekends, birthdays, holidays, and anniversaries. But then, I’m the one who ends up feeling stressed. So I’m learning to be realistic and to just say no once in a while. By saying the word no, we think the world’s going to crash or something. We’ve given it too much power. When you say no and the other person’s like, Okay, you realize it’s not as bad as you thought it would be.
By saying the word no, we think the world’s going to crash or something. We’ve given it too much power.
Her Playlist Must-Haves
I am really moody, and I think it’s a Cancerian thing, but I will start my day with Top 40 radio, and I’ll end my day with vintage French jazz. There’s a lot that goes on in the middle, too. [Laughs]
Her Reading List
I just started reading [Russian-Armenian émigré] Kristina Gorcheva-Newberry’s novel called The Orchard, which tells a coming-of-age story between these young adults in 1980s USSR. Usually, I am behind on my reading for work, so I feel guilty whenever I start a new book since I'm actually supposed to be reading a script, which I haven't looked at because I'm procrastinating, but I just need a good book right now.
Her Latest Obsession
If I’m not filming and there’s nobody around me, then I can binge-watch a show if I’m into it. I did that with Love on the Spectrum. I watched seasons one and two, then I went on to the Australian and U.K. versions. I love that show, so that’s one I really binge. Two days ago, I watched The Gray Man, and I cannot even with that movie. I enjoyed it so much. Every scene was bigger and better than the last, and the cast was amazing. Highly recommend it.
Her Happy Place
I love to travel, but home is always my happy place. By home, I don’t mean a physical place. Being with family and surrounded by people I can feel free with—I can create that anywhere.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
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─Appoints Ilan Vaknin, PhD, as Vice President of Research & Development and Christina Crater, MD, as Vice President of Clinical Development─
TEL AVIV, Israel, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chemomab Therapeutics, Ltd. (Nasdaq: CMMB) (Chemomab), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of innovative therapeutics for fibrotic and inflammatory diseases with high unmet need, today announced the addition of Ilan Vaknin, PhD, MBA, as Vice President of Research & Development and Christina Crater, MD, as Vice President of Clinical Development.
"Chemomab is distinguished by the strength of its science, and we are fortunate these two premiere scientific and medical professionals are assuming critical roles as we progress the development of CM-101, our pipeline in a product with breakthrough potential," said Dale Pfost, PhD, Chief Executive Officer of Chemomab. "We are preparing to report topline results from our Phase 2 trial in liver fibrosis patients later this year, we are expanding our Phase 2 trial of CM-101 in primary sclerosing cholangitis, we will soon be launching a Phase 2 biological proof of concept trial in systemic sclerosis, and we are assessing potential new indications for CM-101 in other fibro-inflammatory disorders. Dr. Vaknin's more than 20 years of broad-ranging experience in immunology, bioassay development, and antibody R&D and manufacturing will be invaluable as we work to accelerate advancement of our pipeline programs."
Dr. Vaknin brings Chemomab more than two decades of biotechnology drug discovery and development experience in immunology, antibody development, translational research and bioassay development, including more than a decade in senior science roles at Compugen, Ltd. He most recently served as Director of Preclinical Bioassays, where he oversaw preclinical bioassay development and related activities, while working with computational and validation teams to support discovery of novel drug targets and biomarkers. Prior to Compugen, Dr. Vaknin served as Chief Technology Officer at Active P, where he led the development of orally available therapeutic peptides. Earlier in his career, he served as External Scientific Consultant for the Department of Neurobiology at Israel's Weizmann Institute of Science. Dr. Vaknin holds a PhD in immunology and a BA in life sciences from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, where he also received an MBA in finance.
Dr. Pfost continued, "Dr. Crater's extensive background in medical affairs and clinical trial design and execution across a broad range of therapeutic indications will be instrumental as we ramp up our clinical activities. She has highly relevant experience leading clinical research programs in immuno-inflammation and orphan diseases. Her decade as a front-line physician gives her a first-hand appreciation for the essential roles of patients and physicians in the successful development of new therapies. I am delighted to welcome Ilan and Chris to the Chemomab senior team at this exciting time in our evolution."
Dr. Crater has served as a medical monitor, safety physician, therapeutic expert and study director in all phases of clinical development, including extensive experience in data quality and safety monitoring. Her career spans working in-house at pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms, as well as at major clinical research organizations (CROs). Previously Dr. Crater served as Senior Clinical Trial Physician at Bristol-Myers Squibb, where she was responsible for the review and interpretation of clinical data while contributing to strategic decisions on clinical study design and asset advancement. Dr. Crater also served in senior clinical development roles with PRA Health Sciences and PAREXEL International. Earlier in her career, Dr. Crater worked as an internal medicine physician. She received an MD degree from the University of Tennessee and holds a BS from Rhodes College. Dr. Crater is board certified in Internal Medicine.
About Chemomab Therapeutics
Chemomab is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focusing on the discovery and development of innovative therapeutics for fibrotic and inflammatory diseases with high unmet need. Based on the unique and pivotal role of the soluble protein CCL24 in promoting fibrosis and inflammation, Chemomab developed CM-101, a monoclonal antibody designed to bind and block CCL24 activity. CM-101 has demonstrated the potential to treat multiple severe and life-threatening fibrotic and inflammatory diseases. It is currently in Phase 2 trials for primary sclerosing cholangitis and liver fibrosis, with a Phase 2 trial in systemic sclerosis expected to begin in late 2022. For more information, visit chemomab.com.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. These forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements regarding the clinical development pathway for CM-101; the future operations of Chemomab and its ability to successfully initiate and complete clinical trials and achieve regulatory milestones; the nature, strategy and focus of Chemomab; the development and commercial potential and potential benefits of any product candidates of Chemomab; and that the product candidates have the potential to address high unmet needs of patients with serious fibrosis-related diseases and conditions. Any statements contained in this communication that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon Chemomab's current expectations. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Because such statements deal with future events and are based on Chemomab's current expectations, they are subject to various risks and uncertainties and actual results, performance or achievements of Chemomab could differ materially from those described in or implied by the statements in this presentation, including: risks related to Chemomab's ability to effectively implement the revised clinical strategy and its ability to achieve the anticipated results; risks related to the projections and associated benefits in pursuing the contemplated changes to the clinical strategy; risks associated with the ongoing transitions of certain of our executive officers; the uncertain and time-consuming regulatory approval process; risks related to Chemomab's ability to correctly manage its operating expenses and its expenses; Chemomab's plans to develop and commercialize its product candidates, focusing on CM-101; the timing of initiation of Chemomab's planned clinical trials; the timing of the availability of data from Chemomab's clinical trials including any potential delays associated with Chemomab's contemplated revised clinical strategy; the timing of any planned investigational new drug application or new drug application; Chemomab's plans to research, develop and commercialize its current and future product candidates; the clinical utility, potential benefits and market acceptance of Chemomab's product candidates; Chemomab's commercialization, marketing and manufacturing capabilities and strategy; Chemomab's ability to protect its intellectual property position; and the requirement for additional capital to continue to advance these product candidates, which may not be available on favorable terms or at all. Additional risks and uncertainties relating to Chemomab's and its business can be found under the caption "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in Chemomab's filings and reports with the SEC. Chemomab expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in Chemomab's expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements are based, except to the extent required by applicable law.
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- H1 revenue fell 11% YoY to KRW 579.9 billion, operating profit down 37% to KRW 212.7 billion
- Decline due to drop in Q2 sales amid reduced PCR testing volume
- Sales of non-COVID products and PCR instruments increased in H1; Company launches STARlet-AIOS to strengthen sales foundation
- Seegene to expand In-life PCR campaign to help curb widespread COVID-19 transmissions and boost sales of non-COVID products to solidify revenue structure
SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Seegene Inc. (KQ096530), South Korea's leading molecular diagnostics company, today reported first-half (H1) revenue in 2022 of KRW 579.9 billion (USD 445.8 million), down 11 percent year-over-year. Operating profit fell 37 percent to KRW 212.7 billion.
While Seegene posted record quarterly sales of KRW 451.5 billion in the first quarter, second quarter revenue was at KRW 128.4 billion. The decline can be attributed to a drop in PCR testing volume and inventory destocking at sales channels and customer accounts.
Sales of non-COVID products, however, rose 30 percent year-over-year to KRW 69.5 billion in H1. The second quarter figure was up 21 percent from the previous quarter amid a transition to normalcy from the pandemic and increasing customer acceptance of molecular diagnostics.
As for PCR instruments, Seegene installed 850 new PCR detection systems and 491 new workstations for extraction and PCR set-up, for a combined 5,704 and 2,803 installs respectively worldwide, strengthening the foundation for global sales. Seegene also launched its fully automated PCR system, STARlet-AIOS, for syndromic testing in key European markets. The company also began its In-life PCR campaign – a global initiative that emphasizes regular testing for respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, to help curb asymptomatic and widespread transmissions. It recently partnered with a testing center in Vietnam to launch the campaign.
Seegene further strengthened the leadership team at its U.S. subsidiary, appointing a new CEO, head of scientific and medical affairs and head of research and development (R&D), this year. The company plans to establish capacity for local R&D and product manufacturing within the U.S., the world's largest molecular diagnostics market, laying a foundation for mid-to-long term growth. Seegene also plans to seek U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for key products starting next year.
"We expect to see ongoing demand for respiratory virus testing in fall and winter as the flu season starts in our key markets," said Robert Lee, Senior Vice President of Seegene's Investor Relations (IR) department. "Seegene's portfolio includes syndromic tests, including tests that can simultaneously detect COVID-19 and flu. We will use these multiplexed tests to expand our In-life PCR campaign, as well as strengthen sales of non-COVID products and STARlet-AIOS to create new PCR demand and solidify our revenue structure."
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- This latest S-K 1300 report marks an important milestone, reconfirming UEC's position as America's leading ISR uranium company with South Texas and Wyoming Hub & Spoke platforms containing 12 satellite projects, 7 of which are fully licensed, and over 71,000,000 lbs of Measured and Indicated resources and 17,000,000 lbs of Inferred resources
- Total South Texas Disclosed M&I Resources are 9,126,700 lbs with 4,738,000 tons grading approximately 0.101% U3O8
- Total Disclosed Inferred Resources for South Texas is 9,924,000 lbs with 5,469,000 tons grading approximately 0.120% U3O8
- The South Texas Hub & Spoke platform is production ready with fully licensed ISR projects
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Uranium Energy Corp (NYSE: "UEC") ("UEC" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has filed a Technical Report Summary ("TRS") on EDGAR, disclosing mineral resources for the Company's Texas Hub & Spoke In-Situ Recovery ("ISR") Project (the "Project").
- As a U.S. domestic and domiciled company, UEC is now reporting all mineral resources in accordance with Item 1302 of Regulation S-K ("S-K 1300");
- S-K 1300 was adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") to modernize mineral property disclosure requirements for mining registrants and to align U.S. disclosure requirements more closely for mineral properties with current industry and global regulatory standards;
- The mineral resource estimates set forth in this TRS have not previously been reported under the S-K 1300 format; and
- The Project geology is considered amenable to low-cost, environmentally friendly ISR mining methods.
The TRS was prepared under S-K 1300 and was filed on August 11, 2022, with the SEC through EDGAR on Form 8-K and is also available on SEDAR as a "Material Document" filed on August 11, 2022. The TRS was prepared on behalf of the Company by Western Water Consultants, Inc. d/b/a WWC Engineering, of Sheridan, Wyoming.
Amir Adnani, President and CEO, stated: "The disclosure of resources in the new S-K 1300 format at our South Texas Hub and Spoke production platform reconfirms the robust nature of the Project. Our database of drilling results, containing decades of exploration logs, shows strong potential for Project expansion and also dovetails well with our initiative to increase the production license at the Hobson Plant. We are pleased with the progress of the Company's domestic ISR profile in Texas and Wyoming as we continue to advance these projects towards near term production. UEC has recently submitted an offer to the U.S. government to supply the uranium reserve ("UR") and we are looking forward to our production ready projects providing future needs of the UR as well as the utility industry."
Andy Kurrus, V.P. of Resource Development, Texas, stated: "We are delighted with the expanded production prospects for our Hub and Spoke production platform in South Texas. We see significant potential in this region and will look to advance our exploration and resource delineation efforts which will benefit from our extensive resource database, containing results from 5,232 drill holes, including survey coordinates, collar elevations, depths and grade of uranium intercepts. The quality of this comprehensive data has enabled us to identify promising resource areas without extensive new drilling costs and has accelerated our exploration processes in defining new production areas for our near-term production strategy."
The Project consists of five Project areas ("Figure 1-1"): Hobson Central Processing Plant ("CPP"), Burke Hollow, Goliad, Palangana and Salvo; and is located in Karnes, Bee, Goliad and Duval Counties, Texas. The Hobson CPP will serve as the 'hub' of the Project, with the other Project areas serving as satellite facilities, or the 'spokes'. The Hobson CPP will process all the mineral mined on each of the other Project areas. The Project is in the South Texas Uranium Province ("STUP"), which is part of the South Texas coastal plain portion of the Gulf of Mexico Basin ("GMB").
Mineral rights for the Project are all private (fee) mineral leases. Fee mineral leases are obtained through negotiation with individual mineral owners.
The Project resides in the GMB. The GMB extends over much of South Texas and includes the Texas coastal plain and STUP where the Project is located. The coastal plain is bounded by the Rocky Mountain uplift to the west and drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The coastal plain is comprised of marine, non-marine and continental sediments ranging in age from Paleozoic through Cenozoic.
Uranium mineralization at the Project is typical of Texas roll-front sandstone deposits. The formation of roll-front deposits is largely a groundwater process that occurs when uranium-rich, oxygenated groundwater interacts with a reducing environment in the subsurface and precipitates uranium. The most favorable host rocks for roll-fronts are permeable sandstones with large aquifer systems. Interbedded mudstone, claystone and siltstone are often present and aid in the formation process by focusing groundwater flux.
To date, UEC holds data from 5,232 drill holes that have been completed by UEC and previous uranium exploration companies on and nearby the five Project areas held by UEC. Data from the drilling, including survey coordinates, collar elevations, depths and grade of uranium intercepts, have been incorporated into UEC's database.
Recent Developments
Recent developments and operations include all work that has been done to develop and operate the Project properties since the last technical reports were written to update the resources and development at each Project area.
Summary capital and operating cost estimates are not included with this TRS, since UEC is reporting the results of an Initial Assessment ("IA") without economic analysis. No new construction/development has occurred at the Hobson CPP or at Salvo since the 2010-2012 drilling campaign. However, UEC initiated drilling projects on Palangana, Goliad and Burke Hollow in 2010-2015, 2014 and 2019-2021, respectively. UEC also activated several wellfields at Palangana to produce uranium from 2010 to 2016.
Palangana
From 2010 to 2015, UEC drilled 891 drill holes at Palangana. Most of the drilling occurred in 2010 (391 holes), 2011 (281 holes) and 2012 (186 holes) and the remaining holes were drilled from 2013-2015. The majority of these wells were drilled for delineation purposes and the rest were drilled for monitor and production wells. In 2010, UEC activated wellfields in Production Area ("PA") PA-1, PA-2 and PA-3 at Palangana. From 2010 to 2016, 563,600 lbs of uranium were produced by ISR methods.
Goliad
In 2014, UEC conducted a drilling program at Goliad for exploration and water wells. 35 holes were drilled and logged for exploration and water supply purposes with a majority of the holes being drilled in PA- 1 and PA-2.
Burke Hollow
In 2019, UEC completed 129 drill holes, mostly focusing on delineating the Lower B1 and Lower B2 sands in the proposed PA-1. In addition, UEC began installing perimeter monitor wells in PA-1. In total, 57 holes were drilled solely for delineation and exploration purposes and 72 holes were drilled for monitoring purposes.
From 2021 to 2022, UEC conducted another drilling program to upgrade a portion of their resources from inferred to measured and indicated, to better define the ore body in proposed PA-1 and to install monitor wells. 168 delineation and exploration holes were drilled as of March 7, 2022. 24 of these holes were also used as monitor wells. This drilling program is ongoing for the purpose of completing more monitor wells.
No historic data was used in this estimate which includes only data from drilling projects conducted by UEC from 2012 to 2022. 297 new holes were drilled and logged in 2021 and 2022 to complete this estimate.
This IA for the Project has been prepared in accordance with the regulations set forth in S-K 1300 with the objective of disclosing the mineral resources at the Project.
Based on the density of drilling, continuity of geology and mineralization, testing and data verification, the mineral resource estimates meet the criteria for indicated or inferred mineral resources as summarized herein.
The in-place resources were estimated separately for each Project area. The Project contains a measured resource of 2.78 million lbs and an indicated resource of 6.34 million lbs of U3O8 in-place. The Project contains 9.92 million lbs of inferred mineral resources in-place. Tables 1 and 2 below list the Project resources by the Project area. Mineral resources are not mineral reserves and do not have demonstrated economic viability. However, considerations of reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction were applied to the mineral resource calculations herein.
Table 1: Texas Hub and Spoke Project Measured and Indicated Resource Summary
Table 2: Texas Hub and Spoke Project Inferred Resource Summary
The technical information in this news release has been reviewed by WWC Engineering, a consultant to the Company, and by Clyde L. Yancey, P.G., Vice President-Exploration for the Company, being a qualified third party firm and a Qualified Person under Item 1302 of Regulation S-K.
Uranium Energy Corp is America's leading, fastest growing, uranium mining company listed on the NYSE American. UEC is a pure play uranium company and is advancing the next generation of low-cost, environmentally friendly In-Situ Recovery (ISR) mining uranium projects. The Company has two production ready ISR hub and spoke platforms in South Texas and Wyoming, anchored by fully licensed and operational processing capacity at the Hobson and Irigaray plants. UEC also has seven U.S. ISR uranium projects with all of their major permits in place. Additionally, the Company has other diversified holdings of uranium assets, including: (1) one of the largest physical uranium portfolios of U.S. warehoused U3O8; (2) a major equity stake in the only royalty company in the sector, Uranium Royalty Corp.; and (3) a pipeline of resource-stage uranium projects in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Paraguay. The Company's operations are managed by professionals with a recognized profile for excellence in their industry, a profile based on many decades of hands-on experience in the key facets of uranium exploration, development and mining.
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NYSE American: UEC
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ISN: US916896103
Except for the statements of historical fact contained herein, the information presented in this news release constitutes "forward-looking statements" as such term is used in applicable United States and Canadian securities laws. These statements relate to analyses and other information that are based on forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and assumptions of management. Any other statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, using words or phrases such as "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "plans, "estimates" or "intends", or stating that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and should be viewed as "forward-looking statements". Such forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and other factors include, among others, the actual results of exploration activities, variations in the underlying assumptions associated with the estimation or realization of mineral resources, the availability of capital to fund programs and the resulting dilution caused by the raising of capital through the sale of shares, accidents, labor disputes and other risks of the mining industry including, without limitation, those associated with the environment, delays in obtaining governmental approvals, permits or financing or in the completion of development or construction activities, title disputes or claims limitations on insurance coverage. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Many of these factors are beyond the Company's ability to control or predict. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements contained in this news release and in any document referred to in this news release. Important factors that may cause actual results to differ materially and that could impact the Company and the statements contained in this news release can be found in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For forward-looking statements in this news release, the Company claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company assumes no obligation to update or supplement any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities.
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Everyone loves "free," and that's why so many people sign up for free trials of streaming sites, magazines, and other services.
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Dating site starts charging a monthly fee
But for Tasha Rudolph, an experience with a dating site's free trial was no laughing matter. She signed up and quickly learned you can't see anyone's picture with the free version.
"Who wants to talk to strangers? That's the whole point of seeing pictures," she said. "Everybody has types and different things."
Frustrated with the lack of photos, she gave up and tried to back out. But, she says before she knew it, she was charged $80 to start a monthly membership.
"I clicked on it so I could get information," she said, "but that was a payment. That was it!"
From dating sites, to health and beauty products, to magazines, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) says many companies bank on you to forget what you signed up for and forget to mark down on a calendar the date when you need to cancel to avoid fees.
Josh Planos of the BBB gets complaints about free trial offers every day.
"It's never been easier to inadvertently sign up for something that you don't fully understand," he said. "They are designed to entice you with the possibility of free service, free product, free insert any variable."
How to protect yourself
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- Always sign up with a credit card, not your bank account.
Need more help? Apps like TrueBill.com help you manage and track the subscriptions you're paying for.
Tasha Rudolph is now trying to get out of a $300 annual dating site membership she says she never wanted.
"I said oh my gosh what did I sign up for," she said.
So be careful what you sign up for, so you don't waste your money.
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Is This Normal? “I Adopt the Accents of People I Spend Time With”
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In this series, we dig into our strange phobias, fixations, and neuroses, and ask ourselves — Is This Normal?
Last week, I suddenly realized I was talking like Kareena Kapoor Khan. Since then I’ve dropped the manner of speaking, but for a brief moment there, I sounded just like her. I’m not surprised this happened, though: I knew was because I had watched one too many of her interviews recently.
Whenever I focus on a person — either because of interacting with them constantly or being over-exposed to them — I involuntarily start mirroring their speech patterns, inflections, gestures, and accents. It requires conscious, steady effort to stop mirroring them. But the adopted way of speaking does fade on its own once sufficient time has passed.
Is this normal, to keep falling into this cycle of making someone else’s mannerisms and tones my own?
My behavior is far more common than I realized. It might be a manifestation of “code-switching” — the act of alternating between dialects, accents, and behaviors. Code-switching is neither shame nor pretense; it’s a survival strategy, as Aditi Murti had written in The Swaddle earlier.
“Code-switching is shifting or manipulating one’s behaviors to appeal to a different crowd or audience… It could refer to other cultural expressions as well — [like] style of dress[ing], physical mannerisms, and other forms of self-presentation,” explains Beverly Tatum, a psychologist and race relations expert. Accents are a form of presentation too.
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We code-switch to feel more empathetic to the people we’re interacting with, as past research suggests. And empathy can foster emotional connection — further fulfilling our desire for belongingness.
As Tatum added: “[Code switching] is about finding effective ways to communicate with another person. If someone speaks to another person in a language the other person understands or in a style that puts that person at ease, the likelihood of making a connection with that person increases.” When I pick a friend’s accent, it comes from a sense of kinship. People pleasing is also a very common human instinct; code-switching just happens to be one of its many manifestations.
Naturally, then, the phenomenon is called the “chameleon effect” — or, more formally, “unintentional mirroring.” People do it — albeit subconsciously — to seem less threatening and more likable to their company. Imitation is, after all, the best form of flattery, right? “I am a supreme subconscious accent mimic. I once sent my Australian brother into fits by answering a phone call with a British mate and immediately, unconsciously slipping into cut-glass crisp-vowel English,” J.R. Thorpe, a journalist, wrote in Bustle.
Code-switching also stems from the human instinct to “fit in” better with our immediate company, and feel more “in tune” with them — especially so, when the person who is code-switching belongs to a marginalized group. “When a person from a stigmatized group is interacting with people in a non-stigmatized group, they may code-switch to play down their group membership in order to fit in and be accepted… That might help them advance in their career or feel included at school,” Tatum explains.
As an autistic person, I’ve been subconsciously masking my autistic traits — to avoid being pitied, patronized, babied, ostracized, hated on, harassed, or bullied for being different. I was doing this even before I knew I was autistic or had any idea what “masking” meant. Code-switching, then, became the easiest way for me to mask so I could blend in. It is, in fact, one of the many facets of autistic masking.
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Code-switching, then, becomes a vehicle for protecting oneself. We don’t just code-switch to appear pleasant and empathize with others; it can be a “fawn response,” too — a trauma response that refers to unconscious behavior one indulges in to please others, often in a bid to neutralize any threat that they may pose. “I mirror other people’s mannerisms,” noted an individual living with complex post-traumatic disorder, or C-PTSD, adding, “It’s so scary, actually. I seemingly can’t help (for the moment). I change my voice, facial expressions…”
While code-switching is innately human, it’s not without risks. When one is forced to do it as a survival instinct — maybe because one doesn’t fit in, or because it is driven by a trauma-spawned need to shield oneself constantly — code-switching can become a stressor.
Not only that, but If one begins to lose one’s sense of self in the process of blending, that can be harmful to their mental health too. “Trying to find common ground with others is not harmful by itself. It becomes harmful if you have to deny your own sense of identity in order to do so,” Tatum notes.
The message seems to be clear: it is okay to code-switch, but not at the cost of harming yourself, if you can avoid that. This is a tricky ask, though. Years of masking has distorted my sense of identity, and I still can’t seem to stop doing it. So, whether the implementation of the message will be nearly as easy, perhaps, only time can tell. | https://theswaddle.com/is-this-normal-i-adopt-the-accents-of-people-i-spend-time-with/ | 2022-08-12T12:00:39Z | theswaddle.com | control | https://theswaddle.com/is-this-normal-i-adopt-the-accents-of-people-i-spend-time-with/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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