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DALLAS, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dallas-based Tri Global Energy (www.triglobalenergy.com) has strengthened its leadership position in developing clean, renewable wind energy, based on the Q2 2022 analysis recently released by the American Clean Power Association (ACP). Each quarter, ACP provides a snapshot view of the latest U.S. utility wind, solar and battery storage projects under construction and in advanced development submitted by renewable energy companies operating in the U.S.
For the period April-June 2022, the data shows that Tri Global Energy now ranks:
- Number 10 for overall renewable energy development nationwide (includes onshore wind, offshore wind, solar and battery storage projects)
- Number three for onshore wind development in the U.S. (up from number four during the first quarter of 2022)
- Number one for onshore wind development in Texas (a position Tri Global Energy has held for 10 years)
Tri Global Energy is the only company listed in the top 10 developers with headquarters in Texas.
"Despite the headwinds faced this year by all segments of renewable energy – wind, solar, and battery storage – the industry is strong and growing," said Tri Global Energy Chairman and CEO John Billingsley. "No matter what your position is on renewable energy, clean power is here to stay.
"For a sustainable future, our planet needs 100% acceptance of renewable energy," Billingsley said. "This doesn't mean the elimination of fossil fuels, but it does mean that companies around the globe need to adopt practices to reduce their carbon footprints."
Tri Global Energy currently originates and develops utility-scale wind, solar and battery storage projects in Texas, Nebraska, Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wyoming. American Clean Power is the voice of the clean power industry, uniting the power of America's renewable energy industry to transform the U.S. power grid to a low-cost, reliable and renewable power system.
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Subsidy probe: Reps summon Finance Minister, Sahara Energy, EFCC, NSCDC
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Dr Zainab Ahmed and the Chief Executive Officer of Sahara Energy are expected to appear before the Ad-hoc Committee investigating the payment of multi-trillion naira fuel subsidy between 2013 and 2022.
Chairman of the Ad-hoc Committee, Hon. Ibrahim Aliyu who presided over the Investigative hearing held at the National Assembly complex, Abuja, accused the CEO of Sahara Energy of parliamentary contempt and issued September 7, 2022 deadline for him to appear before the committee.
Hon. Aliyu said the issues were raised about the company’s legal status, among others that needed to be addressed during the ongoing subsidy probe.
He said: “The investigative hearing continued today and we were supposed to have in appearance Sahara Energy Limited. On Tuesday 9 of August, Sahara Energy appeared before the Committee and they were issues raised concerning their legal status that have to do with their company profile it was resolved by this committee that Sahara Energy should appear today 16th August to give more clarification on their legal status and other issues as resolved by this committee.
“As you can see up till this time Sahara Energy could not avail themselves. We regard this as a total disregard for the constitutional provisions and the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and a deliberate attempt to subvert the work of this committee by Sahara Energy.
“We could not receive any communication from them informing this committee of their non-appearance today. In line with this and the express mandate given to this committee by the provision of Section 88 and 89 of the constitution of Nigeria (as amended), this Committee hereby summons Sahara Energy to appear before it on 7th September 2022 unfailingly with all the issues they were mandated to provide before the Committee,” he said.
According to him, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa is expected to appear before the Committee on Wednesday, 17th August 2022.
In the same vein, the lawmakers are expected to quiz the Chief Executive Officer of Hyde Energy; and Commandant General of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Thursday, 18th August 2022.
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Malayalam superstar Mammootty visited Sri Lankan cricket legend Sanath Jayasuriya on Tuesday. The ace actor called on the cricketer as he reached the island nation for a film shoot.
Jayasuriya was recently appointed Lanka's tourism ambassador amid the unprecedented turmoil the island nation has been witnessing following an economic crisis.
The former swashbuckling batsman, who won a world cup with Sri Lanka was delighted to host Mammootty.
"It was an honour to meet Senior Malayalam actor
@mammukka . Sir you are a true super star. Thank you for coming to Sri Lanka. I would like to invite all Indian stars & friends to #VisitSriLanka to enjoy our country," Jayasuriya tweeted on Tuesday.
The tweet is a clear indication of Lanka's aggressive campaign to reopen its once flourishing tourism industry in a bid to stabilise the fallen economy.
Mammootty is in Sri Lanka for the shoot of a film which will be part of a Netflix anthology of 10 films written by legendary Malayalam writer M T Vasudevan Nair. Ranjith is directing the film.
Promoting Ramayana trail
Earlier this month, Jayasuriya had said his country would concentrate on promoting the Ramayana trail to Indian tourists. He had made the statement after a meeting with India’s High Commissioner in Colombo, Gopal Baglay.
“Sri Lanka’s newly-appointed tourism brand Ambassador, cricket legend @Sanath07 met High Commissioner today. The meeting focused on strengthening ties between the people of India and Sri Lanka and promoting tourism as an instrument for economic recovery,” the Indian High Commission tweeted after the meeting.
Sri Lanka has been witnessing one of the worst economic crises since its Independence in 1948. The government declared bankruptcy in mid-April by refusing to honour its international debt.
India has been at the forefront of extending economic assistance of nearly USD 4 billion to Sri Lanka during the year.
On Monday, Jayasuriya had thanked India for supporting his country amid the crisis in his Independence-Day message to the neighbouring country. "A happy 75th Independence Day to all my friends in India and all over the world. Special thanks for being such a good friend to Sri Lanka during our time of need," he tweeted. | https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/08/16/mammootty-visits-sri-lanka-meets-sanath-jayasuriya.amp.html | 2022-08-16T18:05:30Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/08/16/mammootty-visits-sri-lanka-meets-sanath-jayasuriya.amp.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Amazon Confirms The Rings of Power’s Two-Episode Rollout
Originally, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power was expected to debut its first episode on Friday, September 2. But the fellowship of Amazon Prime execs are making some changes to the show’s itinerary. According to Deadline, The Rings of Power‘s premiere will now arrive one day earlier on Thursday, September 1. It will be followed by the launch of episode 2 the very next day.
Amazon has also confirmed that the episodes will premiere at the same time around the world, allowing Tolkien fans to watch the latest chapter of the Lord of the Rings saga unfold together. Although it features a handful of familiar characters, the series takes place thousands of years before Tolkien’s original trilogy. Viewers will watch as a young Galadriel (Morfydd Clark) forms her own traveling party in search of a new evil that threatens Middle-earth during its fabled Second Age.
Watch the special two-episode Global Series Debut of #TheRingsOfPower
: September 1 at 9pm ET
: September 2 at 2am UKAnd then, tune in weekly! New episodes will be available on Fridays at 12am ET, only on Prime Video. pic.twitter.com/QqSwDVQVPA
— Prime Video (@PrimeVideo) August 16, 2022
RELATED: Peter Jackson Says Amazon Contacted Him About The Rings of Power
Additionally, Amazon shared the exact times when the series’ first episode will air in different parts of the globe. After the first week, the remaining six episodes will air on a weekly basis until the final drops on October 14. Check out the schedules below.
Two-Episode Premiere Release Schedule:
6 pm PDT – Thursday, September 1
9 pm EDT – Thursday, September 1
10 pm Brazil – Thursday, September 1
2 am UK – Friday, September 2
3 am CEST – Friday, September 2
5:30 am IST – Friday, September 2
10 am JST – Friday, September 2
11 am AU – Friday, September 2
1 pm NZ – Friday, September 2
Release Times For All Remaining Episodes:
9 pm PDT – Thursdays
12 am EDT – Fridays
1 am Brazil – Fridays
5 am UK – Fridays
6 am CEST – Fridays
9:30 am IST – Fridays
1 pm JST – Fridays
2 pm AU – Fridays
4 pm NZ – Fridays
Are you happy to hear that The Rings of Power is premiering with two episodes instead of just one? Let us know in the comment section below!
Recommended Reading: J.R.R. Tolkien 4-Book Boxed Set: The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings
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# Kozjanskajan alka kirkko\n\nThe Parish Church of SS Cosmas ad Michaelis ja Konstjitsuuu Altaš is een Luts-Hanzicu romaance kerk van alajuurola on 9 hevosvalun lintaa 7 miljoonna meelijoo-põmmeressa Kožanksog Krajju Käärijä rabažsustest lähve The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced Monday that rapper A$AP Rocky was charged with two felonies for allegedly aiming a gun at a former friend and then firing it at them.
Prosecutors said the 33-year-old, whose legal name is Rakim Mayers, was charged with two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm.
According to a press release, prosecutors allege that on Nov. 6, 2021, Mayers pointed the firearm at the victim during a heated discussion in Hollywood.
In a subsequent confrontation, Mayers allegedly drew the gun again and fired twice in the man's direction, prosecutors said.
According to prosecutors, the victim, whose name has not been released, sustained a minor injury.
Police said the rapper and two other men fled the scene, the Associated Press reported.
The news outlet reported that Mayer was initially arrested on April 20 for the incident at Los Angeles International Airport.
NBC News reported that he was released on $550,000 bail the same day.
The rapper is scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday, prosecutors said. | https://www.fox17online.com/entertainment/prosecutors-charge-rapper-a-ap-rocky-with-felony-assault-with-a-firearm | 2022-08-16T18:13:29Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/entertainment/prosecutors-charge-rapper-a-ap-rocky-with-felony-assault-with-a-firearm | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
If your house were burning right under your feet — how many books would burn, which will survive by accident of where they land, etc.\nIt made him look older (like the grandiose picture in her journal): a heavyset nose in an elegant shell—-a mutton outdo on the ward dress, it hung at last on long shatterable rib. My grandma taught music and so our old victoria and tiff with its rag-top-d BUCKTHORN CANTUS - FIVE THANDEMAIL TEXT, O.UAM002 CD ( »Trapp\") PARK TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Deputies request the public’s help in locating items stolen during a breaking and entering incident in Park Township over the weekend.
The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office says someone broke into a commercial building near the intersection at Franklin Drive and Keimbach Road sometime between Friday and Sunday.
We’re told building materials were stolen in large quantities, including metal beams, metal siding and insulation.
Deputies say a large generator was stolen as well.
Those with information related to the incident are urged to connect with deputies at 269-467-9045 (ext. 315). | https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/south-mi/st-joseph/st-joseph-co-deputies-seek-building-materials-stolen-from-park-twp-business | 2022-08-16T18:13:41Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/south-mi/st-joseph/st-joseph-co-deputies-seek-building-materials-stolen-from-park-twp-business | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
(WXMI) — Fifth Season has recalled select lots of its Crunchy Sesame Salad Kits due to undeclared milk and eggs, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).
We’re told the dressing packets may contain milk and eggs, which the FDA says is not specified on labels.
The recall affects salad kits that bear the UPC code “52070008147” and “best by” dates of Aug. 15–16, 2022, the FDA tells us.
Consumers who may be allergic to milk or eggs are instructed to throw the affected products away.
No complaints have been filed in connection to the recall.
Those with questions are encouraged to reach out to Rich Mosgrove or Hatie Gondoza by calling 412-899-2268. | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national-news/fifth-season-recalls-salad-kits-due-to-undeclared-milk-eggs | 2022-08-16T18:13:47Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national-news/fifth-season-recalls-salad-kits-due-to-undeclared-milk-eggs | 0 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
(WXMI) — Fifth Season has recalled select lots of its Crunchy Sesame Salad Kits due to undeclared milk and eggs, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).
We’re told the dressing packets may contain milk and eggs, which the FDA says is not specified on labels.
The recall affects salad kits that bear the UPC code “52070008147” and “best by” dates of Aug. 15–16, 2022, the FDA tells us.
Consumers who may be allergic to milk or eggs are instructed to throw the affected products away.
No complaints have been filed in connection to the recall.
Those with questions are encouraged to reach out to Rich Mosgrove or Hatie Gondoza by calling 412-899-2268. | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national-news/fifth-season-recalls-salad-kits-due-to-undeclared-milk-eggs | 2022-08-16T18:13:47Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national-news/fifth-season-recalls-salad-kits-due-to-undeclared-milk-eggs | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Girl Scouts of the USA unveiled a new cookie Tuesday that is set to join its lineup for the 2023 Girl Scout cookie season.
In a press release, the Girl Scouts described the Raspberry Rally cookie as a thin, crispy cookie that is a "sister" cookie to the beloved Thin Mints.
The group said the new cookie will still be dipped in the same chocolate coating, but instead of mint, the new cookie will be infused with a raspberry flavor.
According to the Girl Scouts, the annual cookie season happens nationwide between January and April, but local timing varies, as some groups could begin selling cookies sooner.
Consumers can check the group's website for more information to see when the cookie will be available in their area. | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/girl-scouts-unveil-new-cookie-inspired-by-thin-mint-raspberry-rally | 2022-08-16T18:13:59Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/girl-scouts-unveil-new-cookie-inspired-by-thin-mint-raspberry-rally | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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If you’ve ever wondered why someone would spend money on a rice cooker when you can easily cook rice on the stove or even in the microwave, I am guessing you haven’t actually used a rice cooker.
I was skeptical of the need for a rice cooker (or, honestly, spending money on any single-use gadget), too, but after getting the chance to test out this Dash Mini Rice Cooker, which Dash sent me to review, I am now convinced it is a must-have kitchen appliance.
Not only does the rice cooker make something as simple as cooking rice even easier, but it also cooks up a variety of other things like soup, oatmeal, bread and even pancakes. The real kicker, however, is that it’s only $25 on Amazon, which is a pretty good price for a kitchen appliance that multitasks as much as the Dash Mini Rice Cooker.
The Dash Mini Rice Cooker has a 2-cup capacity, so it is best for an individual if you’re making a main dish of soup or oatmeal, for example. But it makes enough rice to serve two people, if you’re using the rice as a side dish. Because of its small size, your food is ready in 20 minutes or less, regardless of what you’re making. When it’s finished cooking, it will stay warm until you remove the lid. The prep work for cooking rice, pasta or veggies is exactly the same: add water and the food you’re cooking and press the button.
Plus, it comes in eight colors, including aqua and pink, so it would make a great off-to-school gift for a college graduate or be perfect for a housewarming present. This little workhouse has a 4.5 out of 5-star rating from more than 34,000 reviewers.
For my test, I started with the basics and of course made some rice. As someone who has both undercooked and overcooked rice before, using the rice cooker was the easiest and quickest way I’ve ever cooked rice — and it was done perfectly with no boiling over and no mess. The recipe book that comes with the rice cooker includes rice-to-water ratios for a variety of rice types, so there was no guesswork when it came to measuring.
The “keep warm” function worked well for rice because it finished more quickly than I expected and I wasn’t ready for it just yet. When it was time to use it, I found the nonstick pot was indeed nonstick and I had no problem getting the rice out with the included mixing paddle, which I used as a scoop.
I made sushi rice and white rice, but the photo below is of the sushi rice. As you can see, it is perfectly cooked with no excess water and no mess.
The following morning, I decided to test out how it works for something other than rice and made a pancake. Again, it couldn’t have been easier, as all I did was combine pre-made pancake mix and water, pour the batter in and let it cook until it flipped to warm.
There are two downsides to the rice cooker that don’t really affect my review (I am still in love!), but are worth noting, as you may notice some Amazon reviews cite them.
First, the rice cooker doesn’t let you know how you long it will take to cook your food. For me, this isn’t a huge problem since everything is done in less than 20 minutes, and the cooker goes into warming mode once it’s done cooking, so everything is still hot. Once you use it a few times, you can easily take a guess at how long something will take, and if you don’t mind assuming it could be up to 20 minutes, this might not bother you. I didn’t have any issues with timing my meals within that window, but some users might want to know the exact timing.
The rice cooker also does not beep or make any type of sound to tell you when it’s done cooking — unless you happen to be near it and hear the switch flip from “cook” to “warm.” If you’re busy prepping other food, you might not notice the rice cooker is done without a visual check. But the good news, again, is that the cooker goes into warming mode when it’s done, anyway.
Now, back to that pancake, here’s how it looked on a full-size dinner plate. Perfectly large, thick and fluffy!
It’s hard to beat the price of the Dash Mini Rice Cooker. Still, if you need something bigger, you’ll find plenty of larger rice cookers on Amazon, including this Black+Decker rice cooker with different sizes that will prepare anywhere from 3-16 cups of rice.
Normally priced at almost $45, the 16-cup version is currently on sale for $35, a savings of 21%. Because of its large size, it would be great for cooking a very large meal or for making a lot of rice at once to use as leftovers. The rice cooker also includes a steaming basket, which you can use to make vegetables, fish and more.
After nearly 39,000 reviews on Amazon, it has a total rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, with 73% of customers giving it a full 5 stars.
Will you be adding a rice cooker to your kitchen?
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Shares of AFC Gamma (AFCG) have gained more than 20% over the past month, and the stock is hovering close to its IPO levels of February 2021. AFCG is a high-yielding dividend stock with more growth potential ahead. Let’s find out more about what makes AFCG a compelling play as we head towards the final innings of 2022.
What Does AFC Gamma Do?
AFCG offers a potent combination of a real estate investment trust (REIT) with a focus on the cannabis sector. It originates, structures, and underwrites senior secured loans and other financing solutions to players in the cannabis market. It operates in U.S. states that have legalized either medicinal or adult-use cannabis.
The company currently has commitments of ~$483 million with an outstanding principal balance of ~$425 million. The present interest rate cycle has led to a supply-demand imbalance, and AFCG is doing well to target loans that have gross yields in the range of 12% to 20%.
Moreover, a first-mover advantage is poised to help AFCG grab a sizable chunk of the cannabis market pie. Canaccord Genuity estimates that the total U.S. legal cannabis market increased by 29% to $24 billion in 2021. Marijuana Business Daily expects U.S. retail cannabis sales to reach between $38.4 billion and $45.9 billion by 2025. AFCG stands to gain from these dynamics, with a $734 million active deal pipeline.
A Positive Regulatory Stance Should Aid the Stock
Additionally, as the regulatory stance becomes more and more favorable towards cannabis, the market size could continue to increase.
The SAFE Banking Act (funds from state-legal cannabis companies will not be seen as crime proceeds), The MORE Act (removes cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act), the CLIMB Act (enables a range of banking services to cannabis businesses), and the CAOA Act (ends federal cannabis prohibition and empowers states to make their own cannabis laws) are all steps towards regulatory acceptance of the industry.
Further, while 39 states and DC have legalized medical cannabis and 19 states have legalized adult-use cannabis, AFCG’s loan portfolio is diversified across 18 states, which also indicates the leg room AFCG has to increase its footprint.
Should You Buy or Sell AFC Gamma Stock Now?
Wall Street is cautiously optimistic about the stock, with a Moderate Buy consensus rating and an average price target of $24.14, implying 28.75% upside potential. A TipRanks Smart Score of 9 out of 10, too, indicates the stock could deliver market-beating returns in the coming periods.
Also, JMP Securities’ Aaron Hecht has reiterated a Buy rating on the stock alongside a price target of $25, implying 33.5% upside potential.
AFCG Stock: Improving Fundamentals, High Dividend Yield
AFCG continues to deliver amid favorable market dynamics. Its top line has ballooned from $11.5 million in 2020 to $34.4 million in 2021. The figure is further expected to rise to $98 million in 2023. Its bottom line is expected to increase to $2.74 per share in 2023 from $1.52 per share in 2021. This financial outperformance has also meant a trailing-12-month dividend yield of 11.2% for shareholders of AFCG.
On a forward basis, its dividend yield is 12%. The company has now upped its dividend for four consecutive quarters, with a payout ratio of 87.62%.
Closing Note: AFC Gamma Looks Reasonably Priced
AFCG’s market capitalization stands at $371.8 million. A price-to-earnings multiple of 9.1x means the stock is reasonably priced, even after its price gains over the past month. Additionally, an enterprise-value-to-sales ratio of 6.9x, a price-to-sales ratio of 6x, and a high dividend yield give further legroom for share-price appreciation. | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/afc-gamma-stock-a-double-digit-dividend-yield-to-consider | 2022-08-16T18:15:04Z | tipranks.com | control | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/afc-gamma-stock-a-double-digit-dividend-yield-to-consider | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Prior to the roughly month-long recovery posted by the major equity indices, most sectors suffered significant losses. However, a dark cloud hung over Vroom (VRM) and other companies in the auto dealership market. With soaring inflation combined with global supply chain woes imposing sharp headwinds, Vroom, in particular, suffers a credibility crisis for its higher convenience premium. Therefore, I am bearish on VRM stock.
As a whole, the primary issue with Vroom is that as a mostly online-interfacing company, it must pass down the costs of its convenience factor to the customer. During the COVID-19 crisis, people were more than willing to pay this convenience premium because the threat of infection presented a far greater threat. Now that the current epidemic is monetary inflation, people are far less willing to support discretionary premiums.
Nevertheless, Vroom has done well to reinvigorate speculators’ interest. Mainly, the company posted contextually decent figures for its second quarter of 2022 earnings report. As TipRanks contributor Steve Anderson pointed out, the “results were better than expected in some slots.” In particular, the “good news for Vroom was that it did manage to beat consensus expectations for earnings.”
However, Anderson was also quick to point out that the company “still generated plenty of disappointment.” As he put it, revenue fell short of expectations. “The company posted $475.44 million in revenue for the quarter, which was 37.6% below the consensus estimate. The issues facing Vroom were felt throughout the used car market; CarGurus (CARG) is also down 23% [on Aug. 9, 2022] after reporting earnings.”
To be fair, VRM stock gained a blistering 35% during the past month. For comparison, the Nasdaq Composite index gained 14.5% during the same period. Still, investors should be very cautious about piling into this trade.
Vroom Stock Analysis
On TipRanks, VRM has a 3 out of 10 Smart Score rating. This indicates the potential for the stock to underperform the broader market.
VRM Stock is a Victim of the Trade-Down Effect
Under a blossoming economy – or one faced with a severe health crisis like COVID-19 – the consensus narrative could be a lot different than it is right now. For instance, Stifel Nicolaus analyst Scott Devitt assigned a Hold rating to VRM stock while setting a per-share price target of $1.50. As of this writing, VRM is priced at $2.14. Part of the reason for the pessimism could be the trade-down effect.
Essentially, as household incomes become pressured – either through layoffs or in the current context of a reduction in purchasing power – consumers don’t always go cold turkey with their purchasing behaviors. Instead, if the option presents itself, people will sacrifice the quality of the underlying goods or services before cutting them altogether.
To use a basic example, people who buy discretionary items through membership-only retailers like Costco (COST) could trade down to non-membership entities like Target (TGT). Should economic pressures sustain, they might trade down again to Walmart (WMT). Should circumstances continue to worsen, these same consumers could end up at discount retailers like Dollar Tree (DLTR).
Unfortunately, Vroom operates at the top end of the trade-down spectrum. With the economy’s long-term viability still questionable, and inflation cutting a major chunk out of household savings, consumers are much more likely to trade down from Vroom’s services to cheaper options. These include CarMax (KMX), independent used-car dealerships, or even a private party.
When it comes to fees, Vroom’s charge depends on where the customer is located. Sadly, this framework is problematic when people can just opt for the traditional option to purchase their next vehicle.
Used Cars are Still Relevant
Although it’s tempting to criticize all car dealerships – particularly those that specialize in used vehicles – as problematic under the present economic environment, that might not be the case. Two critical factors bolster the idea of used cars; they just don’t particularly bode well for VRM stock.
First, as I mentioned in July regarding the bull case for CarMax, per Statista’s Global Consumer Survey, “76% of American commuters use their own vehicles to move between home and work. Should the professional environment normalize and the grand work-from-home experiment fade out, this stat could fundamentally rise in favor of KMX stock. Logically, the more cars on the road, the better the outlook for CarMax.”
“Further, The Wall Street Journal provided what may be the biggest – though perhaps underappreciated – catalyst for the used-car market. It reported that the average age of vehicles on U.S. roadways hit a record 12.2 years, translating to drivers holding onto their rides for as long as possible to avoid costly replacements.”
Still, once a car breaks down, in many cases, outright replacement may be economically superior to throwing precious funds at a vehicular money pit. Therefore, used cars are still relevant. However, analysts may not have the same confidence to say that about VRM stock.
To bring home the argument, just look at Vroom’s operating margin on a trailing-12-month basis. Currently, it stands at a moribund 13.3% below breakeven. In sharp contrast, CarMax’s operating margin is 0.91% during the same period.
No, CarMax is hardly an operating margin king. However, it’s in positive territory, which speaks to the challenges facing Vroom’s business model.
Is VRM Stock a Buy or Sell?
Turning to Wall Street, VRM stock has a Hold consensus rating based on one Buy, four Holds, and one Sell assigned in the past three months. The average VRM price target is $2.32, implying 8.4% upside potential.
Takeaway – VRM Stock is Too Risky for the Current Environment
Even without the fiscal challenges facing VRM stock – such as negative operating margins – Vroom still must contend with the fundamental reality that it’s on the unfavorable end of the trade-down effect. Should the economy improve so that consumers start trading up, then perhaps analysts will have a different discussion. Until then, be careful and be skeptical about VRM. | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/vroom-vrm-stock-blistering-momentum-could-run-out-of-gas | 2022-08-16T18:15:16Z | tipranks.com | control | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/vroom-vrm-stock-blistering-momentum-could-run-out-of-gas | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Ginkgo Bioworks (DNA) stock is continuing its winning streak today with a 12% jump halfway through Tuesday’s trading. This is on top of an 11% price gain in the past five days. The price explosion comes after the company raised its revenue guidance. Moreover, second-quarter revenue jumped a whopping 231.4% year-over-year to $144.62 million, outperforming estimates by roughly $67 million. However, DNA stock’s net loss per share of -$0.41 came in lower than estimates of -$0.04.
Ginkgo, a horizontal platform for cell programming, is seeing a multitude of positives. It added 13 new cell programs during the quarter, which is an increase of 86% over the prior year. Additionally, the pending acquisitions of Zymergen for $300 million, along with Bayer’s agricultural biologicals R&D facility for $83 million, promise higher growth in the coming periods.
The company continues to deliver across cell programming and its biosecurity vertical. Its foundry revenue clocked an impressive 105% year-over-year growth during Q2.
The Co-founder and CEO of Ginkgo, Jason Kelly, remarked, “We executed well on our biosecurity business through the remainder of the school year and are seeing traction across this business with longer-term, diversified biosecurity opportunities, including being awarded a new contract from the CDC to continue our pathogen monitoring work in airports.”
Kelly added, “We are excited about our recently announced transactions with Zymergen and Bayer, which we expect to significantly improve our platform and drive future value.”
While its net loss per share widened, the company saw an improvement on an adjusted EBITDA basis, which narrowed to a loss of $23 million from a loss of $38 million a year ago. Nonetheless, a cash balance of $1.4 billion puts the company on a strong financial footing for the future.
Importantly, the company now expects to add 60 new cell programs for 2022 and expects to garner revenue between $425 million and $440 million. It had initially expected to generate total revenue between $375 million and $390 million for 2022.
Furthermore, Ginkgo and XpresSpa Group (XSPA) received a $16 million contract for the traveler-based SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance program of the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). This expanded program will act as an early warning system to detect SARS-CoV-2 variants and can potentially exceed $61 million based on public health priorities.
Is Ginkgo Stock a Good Buy?
The Street has a Moderate Buy consensus rating on DNA stock with an average price target of $6.09, which implies 53% potential upside. Raymond James’ Rahul Sarugaser is even more optimistic about Ginkgo stock with a Buy rating and even upped his price target to $14.50 from $11.50. Sarugaser sees the addition of 13 programs as an important achievement and believes the company is on track to achieve 60 new programs for the year.
To add to this string of positives, hedge funds are also buying up Ginkgo hand over fist. Hedge funds have increased their Ginkgo holdings by 23.2 million shares in the last quarter, equating to a very positive confidence signal.
Furthermore, two of the biggest names on the Street, Ray Dalio’s Bridgewater Associates and Cathy Wood’s ARK Investment, have a holding in Ginkgo. While Bridgewater is a new entrant, ARK has increased its holdings by 35.37%.
Final Thoughts – DNA Stock Might Reward Investors
A beta of 2.11 indicates Ginkgo shares can be volatile. Nevertheless, DNA has an 8 out of 10 TipRanks Smart Score, which means that it is likely to outperform the broader market. In addition, if the company can sustain high revenue growth, then it will likely attract more institutional investors. As a result, this may lead to an increase in the share price. | https://www.tipranks.com/news/ginkgo-bioworks-stock-jumps-after-q2-revenue-explodes | 2022-08-16T18:15:22Z | tipranks.com | control | https://www.tipranks.com/news/ginkgo-bioworks-stock-jumps-after-q2-revenue-explodes | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The NBA will be off on Election Day.
The league's schedule for the coming season will have all 30 teams playing on Nov. 7, the night before the midterm elections. The NBA is hoping teams use that night as an opportunity to encourage fans to get out and vote, plus amplify the need for civic engagement.
But on Nov. 8, which is Election Day, no NBA teams have games scheduled. Teams are being encouraged to share election information — such as registration deadlines — with their fan bases in the weeks leading up to Nov. 8.
"The scheduling decision came out of the NBA family's focus on promoting nonpartisan civic engagement and encouraging fans to make a plan to vote during midterm elections," the league said Tuesday.
All 435 U.S. House seats will be up for grabs on Nov. 8, along with more than 30 U.S. Senate seats and gubernatorial races.
"It's unusual. We don't usually change the schedule for an external event," James Cadogan, the executive director of the NBA's social justice coalition, told NBC, which first reported the league's Election Day schedule plan. "But voting and Election Day are obviously unique and incredibly important to our democracy."
The move is a rarity for the league, which typically plays no games on Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve and tries to avoid scheduling games on the day of the NCAA men's basketball championship game — often the first Monday of April. It also has a few days off built around the All-Star Game, which takes place in February.
The NBA and its players were openly involved in several election-related pushes in 2020, largely as part of the response after the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor reignited the quest to eliminate racial inequality and police brutality.
Many players, including LeBron James, were involved in voting registration drives and other get-out-the-vote initiatives. Some teams turned their arenas into registration or voting centers.
The NBA's full schedule for the season will be released Wednesday.
There are some sporting events in the U.S. scheduled for Nov. 8. The NHL has 11 games on Election Day this year, with eight of those in the U.S. And there are three FBS-level college football games being played on Nov. 8, all in the state of Ohio.
Major League Baseball's season should be over by Election Day; the latest possible date for the World Series, barring postponements, is Saturday, Nov. 5. The NFL hardly ever plays on Tuesdays — there have been seven games on that day of the week since 1948, six of them for coronavirus-related rescheduling reasons in the last two years — and has no games scheduled this year on Nov. 8.
"The NBA is creating a culture of political participation, which extends not only to its athletes but to fans as well," said Andrea Hailey, the CEO of Vote.org, which has partnered with the NBPA on various initiatives in recent years. "Players, coaches, event staff and fans all deserve to have the time and space to make their voices heard at the ballot box. The league is setting an important precedent that I hope other businesses and leagues will follow." | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national-news/nba-schedule-wont-have-games-on-election-day-this-year | 2022-08-16T18:21:19Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national-news/nba-schedule-wont-have-games-on-election-day-this-year | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Girl Scouts of the USA unveiled a new cookie Tuesday that is set to join its lineup for the 2023 Girl Scout cookie season.
In a press release, the Girl Scouts described the Raspberry Rally cookie as a thin, crispy cookie that is a "sister" cookie to the beloved Thin Mints.
The group said the new cookie will still be dipped in the same chocolate coating, but instead of mint, the new cookie will be infused with a raspberry flavor.
According to the Girl Scouts, the annual cookie season happens nationwide between January and April, but local timing varies, as some groups could begin selling cookies sooner.
Consumers can check the group's website for more information to see when the cookie will be available in their area. | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/girl-scouts-unveil-new-cookie-inspired-by-thin-mint-raspberry-rally | 2022-08-16T18:21:32Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/girl-scouts-unveil-new-cookie-inspired-by-thin-mint-raspberry-rally | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — U.S. officials announced Monday that two U.S. states reliant on water from the Colorado River will face more water cuts as they endure extreme drought.
The move affecting Arizona and Nevada came as officials predict levels at Lake Mead, the largest U.S. reservoir, will plummet even further than they have. The cuts will place officials in those states under extraordinary pressure to plan for a hotter, drier future and a growing population. Mexico will also face cuts.
Lake Mead is currently less than a quarter full and the seven states overall that depend on its water missed a federal deadline to announce proposals on plans cut additional water next year. The river serves 40 million people in the U.S. West and Northern Mexico and is also a key source for farmers.
The cuts are based on a plan that states, as well as Mexico, signed in 2019 to help maintain reservoir levels. Under that plan, the amount of water allocated to states depends on the water levels at Lake Mead. Last year, the lake fell low enough for the federal government to declare a first-ever water shortage in the region.
Reservoir levels have been falling for years — and faster than experts predicted — due to 22 years of drought worsened by climate change and overuse of the river. Scorching temperatures and less melting snow in the spring have reduced the amount of water flowing from the Rocky Mountains, where the river originates before it snakes 1,450 miles (2,334 kilometers) southwest and into the Gulf of California.
Already, extraordinary steps have been taken this year to keep water in Lake Powell, the other large Colorado River reservoir, which sits upstream of Lake Mead and straddles the Arizona-Utah border. Water from the lake runs through Glen Canyon Dam, which produces enough electricity to power between 1 million and 1.5 million homes each year.
After water levels at Lake Powell reached levels low enough to threaten hydropower production, federal officials said they would hold back an additional 480,000 acre-feet (more than 156 billion gallons or 592 million cubic meters) of water to ensure the dam could still produce energy. That water would normally course to Lake Mead.
Under Tuesday’s reductions, Arizona is expected to lose slightly more water than it did this year, when 18% of its supply was cut. In 2023, it will lose an additional 3%, an aggregate 21% reduction from its initial allocation.
Mexico is expected to lose 7% of the 1.5 million acre-feet it receives each year from the river. Last year, it lost about 5%. The water is a lifeline for northern desert cities including Tijuana and a large farm industry in the Mexicali Valley, just south of the border from California’s Imperial Valley.
Nevada is also set to lose water — about 8% of its supply — but most residents will not feel the effects because the state recycles the majority of its water used indoors and doesn't use its full allocation. Last year, the state lost 7%. | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/us-drought-sticken-states-to-get-less-colorado-river-water | 2022-08-16T18:21:50Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/us-drought-sticken-states-to-get-less-colorado-river-water | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
CHICAGO — Colette Hurd calls herself "Collette 2.0" after successfully undergoing a groundbreaking lung and kidney transplant.
According to Northwestern Medicine, Hurd was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension in 2020, a rare disease that weakens the heart and lungs.
A year after her diagnosis, Hurd's lungs were reportedly failing and she was considered for a double-lung transplant, but she also needed a kidney transplant as her body began to deteriorate.
Northwest Medicine says Hurd was placed on the transplant list. However, due to a blood condition, it was difficult for doctors to find a match for Hurd.
The transplant team decided to take a chance and accept organs that were not the right match, but treat her blood so her body wouldn't reject the new organs.
The surgery was a success.
“Transplant is such a young field that we’re still learning what the boundaries are,” said Dr. Satish Nadig, chief of organ transplantation at Northwestern Medicine, who performed Hurd’s kidney transplant. “With Colette’s case, our transplant team was able to push that boundary, immunologically speaking, even further to the benefit of those requiring life-saving organs globally.”
Northwestern Medicine said the treatment had previously only been utilized in Toronto for lung transplant patients.
"It’s very uncommon," said Dr. Rade Tomic, medical director of the Northwestern Medicine Lung Transplant Program.
Hurd was discharged from the hospital in August, following a 15-month stay.
"I have a second chance at life,” she said. | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/woman-successfully-receives-crossmatch-lung-and-kidney-transplant | 2022-08-16T18:21:56Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/woman-successfully-receives-crossmatch-lung-and-kidney-transplant | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
SWEETWATER COUNTY — The Primary Election in Sweetwater County is set to be on Tuesday, Aug. 16.
The “City of Rock Springs Government” Facebook page recently shared a graphic outlining what voters can expect at the polls and what they need to bring with them.
Upon arriving at the voter’s polling location, they will be asked to provide basic information such as name and address in order to ensure the poll worker can find their record.
Additionally, voters will need to provide a poll worker with one of the acceptable forms of identification.
Any of the following forms of identification will be accepted:
Wyoming drivers license or ID card
Tribal ID card
U.S. passport
U.S. military card
Drivers license or ID card from another state
University of Wyoming student ID
Wyoming community college student ID
Wyoming public school student ID
Valid Medicare insurance card
Valid Medicaid insurance card
If a voter does not have their ID with them, they can leave to retrieve the ID and then return to vote or vote a provisional ballot.
A provisional ballot allows a voter to vote “right then and there.” However, the voter will need to bring the acceptable identification with them to the county clerk’s office by the end of the next business day in order for the vote to count.
Voters who vote by absentee ballot are not required to provide any additional form of identification. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/rocketminer/heading-to-the-polls-things-to-know-when-casting-your-ballot-today/article_89e96515-b11f-5760-9415-9e2288cf9809.html | 2022-08-16T18:23:58Z | wyomingnews.com | control | https://www.wyomingnews.com/rocketminer/heading-to-the-polls-things-to-know-when-casting-your-ballot-today/article_89e96515-b11f-5760-9415-9e2288cf9809.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Casper Star-Tribune
CASPER – With primary day in Wyoming on Tuesday, state candidates’ fundraising numbers were released last week.
There are several races where it is unclear who might win the GOP nomination. Secretary of State Ed Buchanan is not running for reelection, having sought and obtained a position as a judge in Goshen County. Now, Sen. Tara Nethercott, R-Cheyenne, is battling it out with Rep. Chuck Gray, R-Casper for the secretary’s seat. The new financial disclosures show he raised a half-million dollars from his own father. Nethercott, like others including Gray, also gave or loaned money to their own campaign.
Former Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow resigned to take the same job in Virginia earlier this year, which meant that the Wyoming Republican Party was tasked with filling the seat. The party’s central committee selected three candidates, of which Gov. Mark Gordon appointed Brian Schroeder, who is now running to be elected to the post.
Because Schroder is unelected but has held office for a few months, he has some advantage of incumbency on his side, just likely not as much as someone who served a full term in office and was elected. Former President Donald Trump backs Schroeder for superintendent and Gray for secretary of state.
Gov. Gordon is facing multiple challengers to his right in his run for reelection.
Gray and Nethercott Gray’s campaign collected roughly $528,000 to Nethercott’s $333,000, according to campaign finance reports released by the secretary of state’s office. Nethercott collected more in individual donations ($181,350) than Gray ($17,480).
Gray’s father, Jan Charles Gray, donated $500,000 to his campaign, the records show. Gray himself donated $10,000.
Nethercott also loaned her campaign $95,000, which she says was “necessary to start (the) campaign.”
“I am humbled and grateful for the financial support from the generous and hard working men and women of Wyoming,” she said. “This campaign would not be possible without their support.”
Excluding Gray’s or Nethercott’s own donations or immediate familial donations (Nethercott also had a cousin who donated $2,500) Nethercott out-raised Gray by roughly 10 to 1.
Both candidates have just over $96,000 left in the bank to spend.
Some of the big names that donated to Gray were Dan and Carleen Brophy, two wealthy political donors, in addition to Susan Gore, founder of Wyoming Liberty Group and the Gore-Tex heiress.
Gray also received donations from Rep. Tim Hallinan, R-Gillette, Sen. Tim French, R-Powell, as well as Donna Rice, a member of Wyoming Republican Party leadership.
Nethercott received donations from over a dozen Republican legislators plus three Democratic lawmakers: Rep. Andy Schwartz, D-Jackson, Rep. Cathy Connolly, D-Laramie, and former Sen. Liisa Anselmi-Dalton.
Nethercott also took almost $55,000 from political action committees, the records show. Gray collected $500 in PAC money.
“President Trump has endorsed our campaign because I support voter integrity measures and passed the voter ID bill,” Gray said in a statement. “But the insider establishment has big money in Wyoming to support candidates like Liz Cheney and Tara Nethercott, including with PAC dollars. They’re teaming up with the Star Tribune to put out false, defamatory stories that serve as a contribution to the Nethercott campaign worth hundreds of thousands of dollars – l’m grateful to my family for stepping up to counter these liberal attacks with funds from family businesses that I helped to build.”
Gray and Nethercott have emerged as candidates on opposite sides of the debate on election integrity.
Gray is running as a 2020 presidential election skeptic, saying that there was more fraud than the margin of votes between Trump and President Joe Biden. Gray is pushing to ban ballot drop boxes.
Nethercott says that there is “no objective evidence” to prove that the 2020 election was stolen for President Joe Biden, and she repeatedly emphasizes her confidence in Wyoming’s elections.
According to a database maintained by the right-leaning Heritage Foundation, Wyoming has seen just three instances (involving four people) of voter fraud in 40 years, and none since 2014.
Governor’s race
Once again, Gordon is facing multiple opponents to the right of him politically.
The governor brought in about $541,000. Of that, $392,800 of that came from individual donors – the sitting governor received $100,000 in loans from his wife and $45,000 from PACs (about 80% of that came from PACs outside Wyoming).
In the 2018 gubernatorial primary, Gordon came out on top of a crowded field with only 33% of the vote.
Gordon is not well liked by some on the far right in Wyoming. Multiple times during a recent gubernatorial debate, Gordon made sure to point out that he is “a Republican, and a conservative Republican at that.”
Gordon is being challenged by retired Marine Brent Bien who reported nearly $100,000, records show. Over a third of that was from him or his immediate family. Bien himself donated over $31,000.
From individual donors, Bien garnered about $54,000.
“Brent and Sue have been blessed to have great careers that have allowed Brent to pursue service including using his own money to travel the state and meet voters where they are,” said Sam Rubino, Bien’s campaign manager. “This campaign has always been about the hard working people of Wyoming, not millionaires and political donors.”
Veterinarian and serial political candidate Rex Rammell, on the other hand, only raised $9,200 from individuals while loaning his campaign over $66,000.
Other contests
Megan Degenfelder, formerly chief policy officer at the education department and currently the government and regulatory affairs manager for Morningstar Partners Oil & Gas, raised nearly $130,000 from individuals. Plus, she got about $10,000 from her immediate family and $70,000 in loans of her own money.
She also received a significant amount of PAC money – $23,050.
“The primary PAC donations came from Wyoming industries that represent the workforce that students are eventually going to be entering into,” Degenfelder said. “It shows that they’ve decided that I’m the candidate who’s most likely to understand the needs of industry.”
Like Schroeder, Degenfelder also applied to be the interim superintendent when Balow resigned, but ultimately got fourth in the central committee’s vote.
Trump-endorsed Schroeder trailed Degenfelder in individual donations, raising less than $27,000 from individuals who aren’t himself or family. Some of that money came from Gore, Hallinan and former state representative Marti Halverson (who was also a finalist for the superintendent position earlier this year).
The other Republican candidate in the superintendent race is Casper-based substitute teacher and cosmetologist Jennifer Zerba, who raised only $300 from two individuals.
While fundraising is one indication of a candidate’s viability, it is not infrequent that those who outraise their opponents lose the election. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/wyomingbusinessreport/industry_news/banking_and_finance/rep-gray-raised-500k-from-his-dad-nethercott-loaned-her-campaign-95k/article_5a1e2974-1d88-11ed-a96b-4f81e0fa5625.html | 2022-08-16T18:24:04Z | wyomingnews.com | control | https://www.wyomingnews.com/wyomingbusinessreport/industry_news/banking_and_finance/rep-gray-raised-500k-from-his-dad-nethercott-loaned-her-campaign-95k/article_5a1e2974-1d88-11ed-a96b-4f81e0fa5625.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s main industry lobby group warned Tuesday that factories may have to throttle production or halt it completely because plunging water levels on the Rhine River are making it harder to transport cargo.
The Rhine’s level at Emmerich, near the Dutch border, dropped by a further four centimeters (1.6 inches) in 24 hours, hitting zero on the depth gauge.
Authorities say the shipping lane itself still has a depth of almost 200 centimeters (six feet, six inches), but the record low measurement Tuesday morning highlights the extreme lack of water caused by months of drought affecting much of Europe.
“The ongoing drought and the low water levels threaten the supply security of industry,” said Holger Loesch, deputy head of the BDI business lobby group.
Loesch said shifting cargo from river to train or transport was difficult because of limited rail capacity and a lack of drivers.
“It’s only a question of time before facilities in the chemical and steel industry have to be switched off, petroleum and construction materials won’t reach their destination, and high-capacity and heavy-goods transports can’t be carried out anymore,” he said, adding that this could lead to supply bottlenecks and short-time work might result.
Loesch warned that energy supplies could also be further strained as ships carrying coal and gasoline along the Rhine are affected.
Drivers in southern Germany already have to pay considerably more for fuel than those further north, according to Germany’s biggest motor club. The ADAC said diesel was being sold for under 1.82 euros ($1.84) per liter in Hamburg, while in the southwestern state of Baden-Wuerttemberg it cost on average 1.97 euros.
The BDI said droughts such as that seen this year could become more frequent in the future, and urged the government to help closely monitor water levels and react early to potential transportation problems on Germany’s waterways.
Experts say climate change is making extreme weather, including heatwaves and droughts, more likely.
Germany’s weather service has forecast heavy rain toward the end of the week that could provide some relief to river shipping companies.
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Harper Stern is coming off two big wins at the end of Industry season two’s third episode. She’s successfully snagged “Mr. Covid,'' a.k.a billionaire Jesse Bloom (Jay Duplass), as her client at Pierpoint & Co. She’s also shepherded Bloom into a controlling stake of telemedicine startup Rycan, much to the chagrin of her mentor and frenemy (menemy?) Eric Tao (Ken Leung). But Myha’la Herrold, who plays the gutsy and self-destructive young analyst, doesn’t think Harper is necessarily kicking back and basking in the glow of her recent success.
“I'm not sure that she will ever be satisfied,” Herrold says, “because the mountains she's climbing just keep getting higher. She's scaled Mount Everest with Jesse Bloom, and I'm sure she'll be, ‘Okay, what's next?’"
Herrold herself can answer that question: she’s gearing up to film a project in the U.K. “My lips are very sealed,” she says about the new gig over Zoom from her London hotel room. Like Harper, Herrold is coming off a recent one-two punch of wins: not just the second season of Industry, but the debut of her A24 film Bodies Bodies Bodies, which opened in wide release over the weekend.
“Harper wants to be the best at what she does. And so do I, for my own self and for the work that I put out there,” Herrold says. But unlike Harper, there are lines that Herrold simply won’t cross. “The difference is she will do anything necessary. And I will not sacrifice my integrity or I won't sacrifice other people's feelings or their position or whatever to get what I want,” she says. “Ain't no silos over here, it's all sweet.”
Harper’s duplicitous nature was on full display in this week’s episode, appropriately titled “The Fool,” which saw her use information she gleaned via eavesdropping to help Bloom make a strategic move that would potentially help him in the long run—and destroy Eric, effectively tanking the other trader’s already tenuous relationship with his biggest client Felim Bichan (Andrew Buchan). It’s a risky move that thrusts Harper into an ethically grey area.
“Everything she does is pretty single-minded in the sense that she is out for her personal success, and she's also playing by the rules of the bank,” Herrold says. “What she's learned from season one is you can't trust nobody and nobody is safe, so she sees an opportunity with Jesse. She's thinking, ‘This will secure me here and secure me in life.’ She's very much, ‘Oh, you say I can't do this? Watch me do it.’
“Her mind is not, ‘Is this morally correct?,’” Herrold adds, matter-of-factly. “She's not worried about none of that.”
For Herrold, Harper often operates out of insecurity—something that the relative newcomer in Hollywood finds relatable, to a point. “Even on the days when I'm feeling insecure, I still do believe that I belong where I am,” Herrold tells me. “I believe that I've earned my place here in the world and in my life, and I've done my homework. I've prepared myself well enough to say, "Oh no, I'm being asked to do these things because on paper, I've got what it takes."
Harper, however, isn’t quite there yet. “She's riddled with insecurity,” Herrold says. She's [like], ‘I know I'm the best, but they don't know I'm the best and so I have to prove myself, which means I can't fail at all and I can't make a misstep.’” Herrold pulls the lens back to herself to underline the point. “I don't like failing, but I also understand that there is grace in the world. And I think [Harper] does not believe that. So we have similar desires, but I'm just not going to act crazy,” she says with a laugh. | https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/08/for-industrys-myhala-herrold-its-all-in-the-eyes | 2022-08-16T18:25:20Z | vanityfair.com | control | https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/08/for-industrys-myhala-herrold-its-all-in-the-eyes | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Sacheen Littlefeather’s 60-second speech at the 1973 Oscars, where she appeared on behalf of best-actor-winner Marlon Brando, was instantly among the awards show’s most blatantly political moments and has since become one of the top-viewed Oscar speeches of all-time.
Littlefeather was 26 when she took the Oscars stage in Brando’s place to decline his statuette for The Godfather. In a speech on behalf of Brando, the Apache activist condemned “the treatment of American Indians today by the film industry” and alerted viewers to the then occupation of Wounded Knee. Littlefeather’s presence was met with a mix of applause and booing, as well as “tomahawk chops” backstage and threats of arrest, according to The Hollywood Reporter. John Wayne even had to be physically restrained from charging onstage, according to Littlefeather.
As a result of her lightning rod moment, the now 75-year-old said her acting career was halted by the federal government, which threatened to stop any talk shows or productions that put her on the air. Nearly 50 years after her then controversial remarks, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is apologizing to Littlefeather for the “abuse” she faced as a result of her appearance on the telecast.
In June of this year, then Academy president David Rubin issued an apology letter to Littlefeather, which will be read in full at a September 17 Academy Museum event honoring her. “The abuse you endured because of this statement was unwarranted and unjustified,” Rubin wrote in his letter, which can be found in full below. “The emotional burden you have lived through and the cost to your own career in our industry are irreparable. For too long the courage you showed has been unacknowledged. For this, we offer both our deepest apologies and our sincere admiration.”
Littlefeather told THR that while the Academy’s mea culpa is “long overdue,” she was still surprised to receive it. “I was stunned. I never thought I’d live to see the day I would be hearing this, experiencing this,” she said. “When I was at the podium in 1973, I stood there alone.”
The Academy’s event, An Evening With Sacheen Littlefeather, is free to the public via online reservations. It’s an occasion that she never could have imagined possible. “You know, I never stood up onstage in 1973 for any kind of accolades,” Littlefeather said. “I only stood there because my ancestors were with me, and I spoke the truth.”
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Speaking to Fox News on Monday, Donald Trump briefly, for a moment, if you squint real hard, said the kind of thing you might want him to say when his supporters are carrying out violence against federal officials and openly promoting another civil war. “The temperature has to be brought down in the country,” Trump told the network. “If it isn’t, terrible things are going to happen.”
Take that soundbite in isolation — then subtract all of Trump's baseless allegations about “witch hunts” and FBI agents “planting” evidence at his Mar-a-Lago home — and it approximates something a real leader might say at a moment of great turmoil. But despite Fox News’s own efforts to frame it as such, neither Trump nor his allies have demonstrated any real interest in cooling the climate. “No one ever thought a thing like this would happen,” Trump said in that very same interview, describing the legal search warrant FBI agents executed to recover highly-sensitive materials he’d improperly taken as a “sneak attack.” He added: “People are so angry at what is taking place.”
Putting those falsehoods aside, and ignoring Trump’s Truth Social feed, where he’s continued to frame his mounting legal troubles as political “ABUSE” by law enforcement, some of Trump's allies have echoed the former president's vaguely conciliatory remarks.
“Maybe for the first time in his life, Donald Trump seems sincerely interested in lowering the temperature,” Tucker Carlson said Monday evening. “Not just for his own sake, but for the country’s.”
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“This could get very bad, very fast, and the Biden people know that perfectly well,” Carlson continued. “They know what can happen if they continue down this path of using law enforcement to cling to power, but they don’t care, because they’re facing a repudiation from voters and they’re desperate, and they’ll do anything, but at what cost?”
There, in the latter half of Carlson's comments, is the rub. Trump and his cronies aren’t committing to bringing down the temperature. Instead, they want it “brought down" by the “corrupt" and “radical” Democrats who have supposedly sicced the FBI on Trump and will soon, they say, start coming down on his supporters, too. “Pray they pull back before it’s too late,” Carlson said Monday night.
It was somewhat disturbing to see Carlson, normally a gleeful agitator, recognizing that the country could be facing “something unprecedented, something awful.” But that acknowledgement makes his blame-shifting all the more despicable. The source of the threat is clear: It’s not Joe Biden or Merrick Garland or the warranted investigation into Trump’s potential violations of the Espionage Act; it’s Trump and his allies, who have recklessly played on the passions of his most ardent supporters in the days since the search. Baseless allegations. Deranged references to the Gestapo. Absolutely unhinged rants from the likes of Donald Trump Jr., who has adopted the speaking cadence in his calls to stop the “fascist” Democrats before they turn America into a “dictatorship.” | https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2022/08/trump-says-temperature-must-be-brought-down-mar-a-lago-search | 2022-08-16T18:25:32Z | vanityfair.com | control | https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2022/08/trump-says-temperature-must-be-brought-down-mar-a-lago-search | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
A$AP Rocky was charged with two counts of felony assault with a semiautomatic firearm this week over an altercation that allegedly took place in November between himself and former friend and A$AP Mob member, A$AP Relli.
On Monday, the prosecutor in the case, Los Angeles County district attorney George Gascón, confirmed that the rapper, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, had been charged, saying in a statement, “Discharging a gun in a public place is a serious offense that could have ended with tragic consequences not only for the person targeted but also for innocent bystanders visiting Hollywood. My office conducted a thorough review of the evidence in this case and determined that the addition of a special firearm allegation was warranted.” Mayers’s arraignment has been scheduled for Wednesday.
These charges come four months after Mayers was arrested and taken into custody upon landing at the LAX airport from Barbados with his girlfriend, Rihanna, just a few weeks before the birth of their son. He was released later that afternoon after posting a $550,000 bond. The alleged shooting these charges stem from took place in Hollywood on November 6 of last year following an argument between Mayers and Relli, whose real name is Terell Ephron, resulting in Mayers allegedly firing multiple shots at him.
Ahead of Monday’s hearing, Ephron came forward as the victim in this case for the first time. He and his attorneys, Jamal Tooson and Brian Hurwitz, released a joint statement to Rolling Stone in which they informed the outlet that he has also filed a civil suit against Mayers for assault, battery, and emotional distress. According to Rolling Stone, Ephron claims the rapper lured him to an obscure location in central Hollywood to discuss a disagreement between them. However, the statement alleges, “Unbeknownst to Mr. Ephron, A$AP Rocky was not just planning for a conversation and came armed with a semi-automatic handgun. After arriving at the location, a conversation ensued whereby without provocation, warning, or any justification, A$AP Rocky produced the handgun and intentionally fired multiple shots at Mr. Ephron.” Tooson and Hurwitz claim that their client has received “multiple death threats and irreparable harm to his career in the entertainment industry as a result of this incident.” They also noted that they expect this case to go to trial.
Mayers has yet to publicly address the allegations. Vanity Fair has reached out to the rapper’s lawyer, Alan Jackson, for comment. | https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/08/asap-rocky-charged-felony-assault-firearm-asap-relli-argument-airport-arrest | 2022-08-16T18:25:38Z | vanityfair.com | control | https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/08/asap-rocky-charged-felony-assault-firearm-asap-relli-argument-airport-arrest | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
TMZ is reporting once again that Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are throwing a wedding party in Georgia. The last time they reported their plans, the couple simply got married in Vegas and sent out their own news bulletin about it. But this time, the report is that the extravaganza is scheduled for this weekend: They’ll do it at Affleck’s plantation replica in Georgia outside Savannah. The estate comprises 87 acres, a five-bedroom guest house, a 6,000-square-feet antebellum Greek Revival mansion, and a little cottage. Plenty of space for guests here. They planned to marry at the same spot 20 years ago when they first considered marriage, sources told TMZ. Affleck had been trying to sell the thing, but pulled it off market in 2020, according to Radar Online. Here, if it all goes according to the latest reports, is their last hurrah.
The weekend plan all sounds fairly modern-traditional, according to Page Six, which has published additional details from anonymous sources. There will be a three-day “intimate celebration for family and friends,” including a rehearsal dinner on Friday, a ceremony on Saturday, and a barbecue and picnic on Sunday. How very now, very fresh to do the quickie, small wedding together and follow it up with a big party where they can take it slow, and focus on friends and family.
The publication also recently reported that event planner Colin Cowie is their maestro for the weekend (Cowie has a client list that includes Michael Jordan and Oprah, and Lopez has reportedly worked with him before). It’s rumored she’ll wear a custom couture Ralph Lauren dress made in Italy. Che bellissima!
This all sounds very them based on what we know of our close friends the Afflecks and their tastes. But doesn’t all this information feel a little off? Not to entertain conspiratorial thinking too much here, but is this detailed plan a big red herring? Are these news reports from inside their wedding-party prep a way to throw the world off their scent? Are they actually going to abscond to, like, Wyoming this weekend instead, stranding paparazzi outside a plantation in Georgia? I don’t want to accuse America’s sweethearts of leading their fans astray. It’s just that we’ve been through an era of the secret, airtight, absolutely-no-leaks weddings. All of this information served up on a platter feels a little too easy, you know? Just last week, there was that anonymous quote in Page Six about Affleck’s discomfort with the “almost Princess Diana–level” of paparazzi in Paris, where they went on their honeymoon, as they went from one major Parisian hotspot to another. The guy could understandably be tiring of the whole rigmarole, and be ready for a little more subterfuge.
Or maybe—maybe!—after the TMZ reports, the jig was up, and there was no use in expending energy on keeping it all down low. Occam’s razor could be useful here, right? The simplest theory is most likely the correct one. They are famous, the fans are interested, and the details leaked. Simple as that. I suppose all one can do is wait just a few more days, and sign up for J.Lo’s newsletter, where she’ll surely provide enough details to compare and contrast the reports with the execution at last. | https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/08/jennifer-lopez-and-ben-affleck-reportedly-plan-to-tie-the-knot-extra-tight-this-weekend | 2022-08-16T18:25:44Z | vanityfair.com | control | https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/08/jennifer-lopez-and-ben-affleck-reportedly-plan-to-tie-the-knot-extra-tight-this-weekend | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Megan Thee Stallion revealed that Future's feature on her new song “Pressurelicious” almost didn't happen, but she was insistent about getting the rapper on the track no matter the cost.
The Hot Girl stopped by Power 106 Los Angeles last Friday to promote her new album Traumazine. During the conversation on the radio show, she mentioned that she faced some pushback from her team after deciding she wanted to pay Future's $250,000 appearance fee for a verse on the single. She told hosts Justin Credible and DJ Sourmilk, “I had the beat for ‘Pressurelicious,’ right? I recorded the song, and I recorded it one way. And I'm like, 'You know what? This would really sound hard if Future was on it.”
Meg continued, “Being a woman in the industry, reaching out to a man trying to get a feature is always going to be a task. You never know what to expect. How I went about it was, ‘OK, somebody figure out what's Future's feature price. Let's just ask him.’” Upon learning that his price was $250,000 and realizing that they both happened to be in Miami at the same time, the rapper said she was more than ready to write that check to get Future in the booth as soon as possible. “I was like, ‘OK, bet. Somebody go pull $250,000 out the bank, go drop it off to Future and tell him I need the verse before he leaves,’” she said. But her manager couldn't wrap his head around the expense, replying, “‘Megan, how you want us to pull $250,000 out of the bank?’” But she insisted, “‘We need to get Future $250,000 before he leaves Miami ‘cause I gotta get this verse.’ Anyways, blah blah blah, we got the $250,000, and I had my manager go drop it off to him in a backpack to get me my verse back.”
And, in the end, the rapper says that quarter-million-dollar price tag was well worth it as what she got back was “the whole Future experience, he gave me the whole song” explaining that he rapped over the entire seven-minute beat she'd provided him with that would eventually become “Pressurelicious.” Meg said, “Because he gave me the whole song, I had to go into the studio and put it together. So then when I got his verses, I was like, 'I gotta write some new verses, ‘cause I gotta make this make sense.’” And even after she finalized the track, there were still a whole lot of leftover verses from Future's initial recording. “I could probably go and make three Future songs,” she joked. “I love Future. I'll pack me up a little something for later just in case.” | https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/08/megan-thee-stallion-future-pressurelicious-verse-fee-team-against-paying-power-106 | 2022-08-16T18:25:50Z | vanityfair.com | control | https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/08/megan-thee-stallion-future-pressurelicious-verse-fee-team-against-paying-power-106 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
17 Sexy-Chic Meredith Blake-Inspired Items to Add to Your Wardrobe
Meredith Blake famously said, “Being young and beautiful isn’t a crime.” And quite frankly, neither is being stylish. If you’re a connoisseur of all things ‘90s culture, then you know of Meredith Blake’s stylish significance without any explanation. Elaine Hendrix made a splash as the young bombshell who tries to steal Dennis Quaid’s heart (and money) in the 1998 adaptation of The Parent Trap starring Lindsay Lohan as twins Hallie and Annie, and the late Natasha Richardson as their mother. And sure, when it came to Annie and Hallie's mission of getting their parents back together, you were probably team Elizabeth James, the beautiful British wedding dress designer with the boyish Princess Diana haircut. But despite Elizabeth’s cool allure and fashion designer roots, it was Meredith’s icy wit and fierce fashions that stole the show and still captivates us today. Nearly 25 years later, Hendrix’s character not only remains as a ‘90s fashion icon, her black and white looks are now more relevant than ever. It's all thanks to Gen Z TikTokers who recently discovered ‘90s and Y2K style, and the millennials who grew up with the beloved film.
So whether you’re still trying to mimic Meredith Blake’s unforgettable hiking outfit (Evian water bottled included) or looking to recreate some of her sharp minimalistic ensembles, we’re rounded up a selection of sophisticated items inspired by the stylish Parent Trap character for you to shop this season. From her iconic Prada backpack to sexy-chic black and white athleisure, and even some Cartier, below is everything you need to bring the Meredith Blake aesthetic into your everyday wardrobe.
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NEW YORK (AP) — With inflation hovering near levels not seen in 40 years, higher income Americans turned to Walmart to cut costs on groceries while its lower income customers swapped out deli meats for less expensive hot dogs and canned tuna.
That boosted sales for Walmart in the second quarter, the company reported Tuesday, but the downward shift at almost all points along the social spectrum cut into profit margins.
And the same forces shaping choices that Americans make about where they shop for food and what they eat are forcing Walmart to cut prices and clear huge inventories of things that customers clamored for during the pandemic; TVs, casual clothing, sporting goods and a host of other items not considered essential.
“We’re pleased to see more customers choosing Walmart during this inflationary period,” said CEO Doug McMillon. “The actions we’ve taken to improve inventory levels in the U.S., along with a heavier mix of sales in grocery put pressure on profit margin.”
Retailers this year have had to stay on top of shopping habits vastly changed by both rising costs and consumers that would rather spend money outside of the home rather than on it as the pandemic eases.
The retailer beat Wall Street expectations and sales at stores open at least a year rose 6.5% as more Americans looked to trim spending in various ways through Walmart.
After being caught off guard by how quickly its customers pivoted, Walmart said that it’s making progress getting rid of excess inventory, though it remains an issue. The company on Tuesday said the decline in profit that it forecast just a month ago will be smaller than it had feared.
Shares of Walmart jumped nearly 6% Tuesday.
Walmart Inc., based in Bentonville, Arkansas, is among the first major retailers to report quarterly results and is considered a crucial barometer of spending given its size and the breadth of its customer base.
Walmart shocked Wall Street three weeks ago when it lowered its profit outlook for the first time since 2015 and shares of a company that thrived during the pandemic tumbled 10%.
The warning followed an announcement by Target, another pandemic superstar, in the previous month that it was canceling orders from suppliers as its inventory piled up, untouched by consumers who no longer wanted to furnish their homes as COVID-19 eased its grip.
Sales of casual clothing, TVs and other electronics that flew off the shelves and into the homes of Americans sheltering in place went flat as people started going to restaurants, shows or traveling again.
Evidence of an enormous consumer shift registered in a number of places at Walmart. Sales of private grocery brands, which are typically less expensive, doubled from the first quarter to the second.
Walmart canceled billions of dollars worth of orders to equalize its inventory and now believes that only about 15% of its total inventory growth during the second quarter is above optimal levels.
The situation stabilized somewhat as the quarter wore on, Walmart said. It saw the influx of new customers, and lower gas prices in recent weeks offered some relief. Strong back-to-school spending helped.
Walmart Inc. earned $5.15 billion, or $1.88 per share, or $1.77 excluding one-time costs and charges. That easily beat the $1.62 per share that Wall Street was looking for, according to FactSet.
It also topped last year’s profit of $4.27 billion.
Sales rose 8.4% to $152.86 billion, topping industry analyst projections.
It now expects consolidated adjusted operating income to decline 9% to 11% for the year, an improvement from the company’s prior guidance of 11% to 13%.
Shares rose $7.13 to $139.77 per share in late morning trading.
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JUIZ DE FORA, Brazil (AP) — Brazil’s presidential election campaign officially began Tuesday with former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva leading all polls against incumbent Jair Bolsonaro amid growing concern of political violence and threats to democracy.
Da Silva, whose two-term presidency ran from 2003 to 2010, has already taken to wearing a bulletproof vest for public appearances. He was scheduled to speak at an engine factory Tuesday morning, but federal police officers asked him to cancel the event due to security concerns, according to his campaign. Instead, the leftist is launching his seventh bid for the presidency at a Volkswagen plant in Sao Bernardo do Campo, a manufacturing city outside Sao Paulo where he rose to fame as an union leader in the 1970s.
Bolsonaro revisited the intersection in city Juiz de Fora where he was stabbed by a mentally ill man on the campaign trail in 2018. He arrived on a motorcycle surrounded by security guards and wearing a bulletproof vest, unlike in 2018 when he plunged unprotected into the thronging crowd. He shook hands as he made his way toward the elevated stage to address them.
Creomar de Souza, founder of political risk consultancy Dharma Politics, said da Silva’s visit to a carmaker facility is typical of Brazilian symbolism.
“Lula is evoking some nostalgia, elements of his first bid in 1989, hinting at a legacy that his presidency left,” de Souza told The Associated Press.
And Bolsonaro’s return to the site of his stabbing is an attempt to invoke the same outsider profile he projected in the wake of corruption revelations that shook the nation and enabled the seven-term lawmaker to cruise to victory in 2018, said Maurício Santoro, a political science professor at the State University of Rio de Janeiro.
“For Bolsonaro, this is the image of himself as a rebel, anti-system candidate, and the attack on his life is central to that narrative,” said Santoro. “For him and his supporters, the man who stabbed him was not a ‘lone wolf’, but part of a conspiracy of the political elite against Bolsonaro.”
The race in Latin America’s largest democracy is a clash of titans, with all other candidates lagging far behind. The two top-polling candidates are known quantities, as virtually all Brazilians are familiar with them, according to the most recent survey from pollster Datafolha last month. Both have been publicly rallying supporters for months, although they hadn’t been permitted by the electoral authority to ask for votes nor air ads. So far, no debates between da Silva and Bolsonaro have yet been scheduled.
“It’s impossible not to be moved, returning to this city,” Bolsonaro told the crowd in Juiz de Fora, where people were patted down before being allowed past metal barriers to approach the president’s stage. “The memory that I carry with me is of a rebirth. My life was spared by our creator.”
After his speech, Bolsonaro made a speedy exit while standing on the bed of a truck, waving to the crowd while tightly encircled by security personnel.
Despite the 2018 attempt on Bolsonaro’s life, recent events have caused greater concern his supporters are more likely to engage in attacks. Bolsonaro backers surrounded da Silva’s car to hurl verbal abuse earlier this year and, in July, one of them killed a local official of da Silva’s Workers’ Party in the city Foz de Iguaçu.
Da Silva’s supporters have also been targeted; at a rally in June, a drone sprayed a crowd with a fetid liquid and, at another last month, a man detonated a homemade explosive containing feces. The assailants in both cases were Bolsonaro supporters, according to social media posts reviewed by the AP.
“Lula cancelled his first event due to security risks, and that kind of thing has taken over all camps. I don’t think Bolsonaro runs the same risk, but he was stabbed last time,” said Carlos Melo, a political science professor at Insper University in Sao Paulo. “These terrible events are now part of Brazil’s elections, and that matters.”
Bolsonaro is a staunch pro-gun advocate and in his tenure has loosened restrictions, enabling his supporters to stock up on firearms and munitions. He has repeatedly characterized the race as a battle of good versus evil and, at the launch of his candidacy on July 24, asked supporters to swear they would give their lives for freedom.
His supporters frequently cite da Silva’s 580 days of imprisonment after he was found guilty of corruption and money laundering. Those convictions ejected da Silva from the 2018 race and cleared the way for Bolsonaro; they were first annulled on procedural grounds by the Supreme Court, which later ruled the judge had been biased and colluded with prosecutors.
Trailing in the polls again, the former army captain has sowed concern that he could reject results if he loses the October vote. The far-right leader has raised unfounded doubts about the nation’s electronic voting system in use since 1996, notably in a meeting he called with foreign diplomats. His insistence elicited a reaction last week from hundreds of companies and over a million Brazilians who signed a pair of letters demanding the nation’s democratic institutions be respected.
When Bolsonaro’s candidacy was confirmed, he called on supporters to flood the streets for Sept. 7 independence day celebrations. On that date last year, he declared before tens of thousands of supporters that only God can remove him from power. Analysts have repeatedly expressed concern he is setting the stage to follow the lead of former U.S. President Donald Trump and attempt to cling to power.
For independence day this year, Bolsonaro announced his plan for the military to parade along Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana beach, where his die-hard supporters regularly turn out. Pundits have worried about the signal that could send ahead of elections, and it remains unclear whether the armed forces are willing to go along.
Human Rights Watch said Monday that the campaign “is likely to be a critical test for democracy and the rule of law in the country and in Latin America.” The non-profit accused Bolsonaro of seeking to “undermine trust in the electoral system, alleging, without providing any proof, that it is unreliable.”
“Candidates should condemn political violence and call on their supporters to respect the right of Brazilians to peacefully elect their representatives and to run for office without fear,” it said. ___
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Estonia’s government started removing a Soviet World War II monument Tuesday from near a city on the Russian border as part of a wider effort, prompted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, to dismantle remaining Soviet-era symbols.
Crews removed a replica of a T-34 tank that sat atop the monument outside the city of Narva in Estonia’s Russian-speaking east and placed it on a truck that took it to the Estonian War Museum in Viimsi, a town north of the capital, Tallinn.
The monument commemorates the Soviet soldiers who died fighting Nazi Germany during World War II. Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas said a neutral grave marker would replace the tank replica and the memorial outside Narva would “remain a dignified site for commemorating the dead.”
Estonia, which shares a nearly 300-kilometer (180-mile) border with Russia, has taken a hard-line stance against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The prime minister said that removing symbols like the tank was necessary to protect public order and to prevent Moscow from sowing discord in Estonia, a country with a significant ethnic Russian minority.
“No one wants to see our militant and hostile neighbor foment tensions in our home,” Kallas said. “We will not afford Russia the opportunity to use the past to disturb the peace in Estonia.”
Like its Baltic neighbors, Estonia has removed many monuments glorifying the Soviet Union or communist leaders since the country regained independence in 1991. In 2007, the relocation of a World War II monument of a Red Army soldier in Tallinn sparked days of rioting.
The government and many Estonians saw the Tallinn monument as a painful reminder of five decades of Soviet occupation, while some ethnic Russians viewed its move as an attempt to erase their history.
After the city council in Narva decided the replica tank should go, a crowd gathered around the monument to protest the plan. A total of seven Soviet-era monuments in Narva are slated for removal, the government said Tuesday.
The city, whose 57,500 inhabitants are chiefly Russian speakers, is about 210 kilometers (130 miles) east of Tallinn and separated from the Russian town of Ivangorod by the Narva river.
Russian officials have criticized Estonia’s drive to remove remaining Soviet-era monuments.
“We find this outrageous. A war with a common history, getting rid of monuments for those who saved Europe from fascism, of course, is outrageous. This does not make any nation look good, including Estonia,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said earlier this month.
Earlier this month, Estonia decided to bar people from neighboring Russia with tourist visas from entering the northernmost Baltic country as a consequence of the war in Ukraine. The European Union, of which Estonia is a member, already has banned air travel from Russia after Moscow invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24. But Russians can still travel by land to Estonia and apparently take flights to other European destinations.
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WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A new high school textbook produced under the auspices of Poland’s conservative government has provoked criticism for what some government critics see as an attempt to indoctrinate young people.
Criticism of the contemporary history book, titled “History and the Present,” has focused in a recent days on a passage that describes what the author views as modern approaches to sexuality and child bearing. The passage appears to take a dim view of in vitro fertilization, without using the term.
It reads: “Increasingly sophisticated methods of separating sex from love and fertility lead to the treatment of sex as entertainment and fertility as human production, one could say breeding. This raises a fundamental question: who will love the children thus produced?”
Donald Tusk, the leader of the centrist opposition party Civic Platform, denounced the passage, as well as Education Minister Premyslaw Czarnek and other members of the right-wing government, during a meeting with Tusk supporters last week.
“You can read that children conceived using IVF are children from breeding farms that no one loves,” Tusk said. Of the government officials, he added: “There is no limit to villainy for them. There is no line for them they will not cross.”
Poland’s Education Ministry has denied the section is about IVF. Czarnek threatened to sue Tusk for slander if the former Polish prime minister and former top European Union official does not apologize.
Czarnek insisted that neither he nor the ministry was the author or publisher of textbooks and that “History and the Present” does not say no one loves children conceived via IVF.
The Education Ministry, reacting to Tusk, said on Twitter that only a mind “sick and mad with hatred” would interpret the passage that way.
Polish news portal Onet reported that the textbook’s author, Wojciech Roszkowski, has in the past used similar language to describe in vitro fertilization, citing what it said was a recording of him saying: “the effects of this in vitro ideology have not yet been completely revealed, but I think they will be nightmarish.”
Other passages of the book also concerned critics. A section titled “Ideology and Nazism” says that a number of popular ideologies include socialism, liberalism, feminism and gender ideology.
The book was added to a list of school books in July in preparation for a new subject called “history and the present,” which the government is introducing this fall.
Education Ministry representatives faced questions about the book in July from the political opposition in parliament and stressed that teachers remain free to choose which textbooks to use.
One lawmaker, Katarzyna Lubnauer, a mathematician who has taught, argued at the time that a textbook “should educate and not be an object of ideological indoctrination of young people.”
Amid anger by many Poles, the father of a daughter born thanks to IVF, launched an online appeal seeking to raise 30,000 zlotys ($6,500) for the legal costs of suing Czarnek and trying to block distribution of the book. His appeal raised over 280,000 zlotys ($60,000).
Poland’s governing Law and Justice party has close ties to the Roman Catholic church and promotes conservative social policies. The country’s already restrictive abortion law became more prohibitive under the party’s rule and now outlaws abortions in almost all cases.
The party also ended a national program aimed at helping to fund fertility treatments for couples, leading to a sharp drop in the number of births aided by fertility treatments. Party leaders also have lashed out against the LGBTQ rights movement.
Meanwhile, the traditionally Catholic nation is becoming more secular, with conservatives and liberals clashing in an ever more bitter fashion. | https://www.wwlp.com/news/ap-international-news/new-polish-textbook-provokes-anger-with-passage-on-fertility/ | 2022-08-16T18:26:55Z | wwlp.com | control | https://www.wwlp.com/news/ap-international-news/new-polish-textbook-provokes-anger-with-passage-on-fertility/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
BERLIN (AP) — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas expressed no regret Tuesday for the deadly attack by Palestinian militants against Israeli athletes at the Munich Olympics half a century ago, countering that Israel had committed “Holocausts” against Palestinians over the years.
Eleven Israeli athletes and a German police officer died after members of the Palestinian militant group Black September took hostages at the Olympic Village on Sept. 5, 1972. At the time of the attack, the group was linked to Abbas’ Fatah party.
Asked whether as Palestinian leader he planned to apologize to Israel and Germany for the attack ahead of the 50th anniversary next month, Abbas responded instead by citing allegations of atrocities committed by Israel since 1947.
“If we want to go over the past, go ahead,” Abbas told reporters after a meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin. “I have 50 slaughters that Israel committed.”
Standing next to Scholz, Abbas explicitly used the word “Holocausts” in his reply, drawing a grimace from the German chancellor. Germany has long argued the term should only be used to describe the Nazis’ singular crime of killing six million Jews before and during World War II.
While Scholz did not publicly rebuke Abbas for using the term “Holocaust,” he earlier rejected the Palestinian leader’s description of Israel’s treatment of Palestinians as “apartheid.” Scholz also said he did not believe the time had come to recognize Palestinian statehood, which Abbas repeatedly called for.
The Palestinian president did say he was committed to building trust and achieving a peaceful solution to the conflict with Israel.
“Please come to peace,” he said. “Please come to security, let’s build trust between us and you. This is better than other kinds of talking.”
Weeks before a planned somber commemoration marking the 50th anniversary of the Munich attack, Germany has also found itself embroiled in controversy in its dealings with the relatives of the Israelis who were killed.
Victims’ families announced last week that they planned to boycott the ceremony after failing to reach agreement on bigger compensation from the German government.
Relatives of the athletes have long accused Germany of failing to secure the Olympic Village, refusing Israeli help and botching a rescue operation in which five of the attackers also died. | https://www.wwlp.com/news/ap-international-news/palestinian-president-abbas-skirts-apology-for-munich-attack/ | 2022-08-16T18:27:09Z | wwlp.com | control | https://www.wwlp.com/news/ap-international-news/palestinian-president-abbas-skirts-apology-for-munich-attack/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
MARIKANA, South Africa (AP) — A somber gathering of about 5,000 people marked the 10th anniversary of what has become known as the Marikana massacre, when police opened fire on striking miners, killing 34 in 2012.
“10 Years of Betrayal,” said T-shirts worn by many at the commemoration, expressing bitterness that those killed have not received justice and that promises of better pay and conditions for the miners have not been fulfilled.
Clustered on a small hilltop near where the shootings took place, the miners sang mournful songs and chants. Many at the event wore green and black, the colors of the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union that led the strike.
A small contingent of police monitored the gathering.
“Ten years later, there has not been justice. We all saw the miners being killed in broad daylight but nobody has been arrested for it,” the regional secretary of the mineworkers’ union Phuthuma Manyathi told South Africa’s eNCA broadcaster before the gathering.
The Marikana killings were preceded by days of violence in which 10 other people were killed, including police and security guards.
Videos of police opening fire on the miners shocked South Africa and were broadcast around the world, sparking outrage and leading to a commission of inquiry to investigate the police actions. Although the official investigation found police responsible for the killings, no one has been charged with the deaths.
The government has paid more than 170 million rands (more than $10 million) in compensation to 280 claimants, mainly the families of the slain mineworkers and those injured that day or who were wrongfully arrested, it said in a statement earlier this month.
There are still 24 claims to be addressed by the end of August, according to the government.
Addressing the miners and family members attending the commemoration, AMCU president Joseph Mathunjwa called for justice for the mineworkers killed 10 years ago.
He also gave the title deed for a house to the family of Mgcineni Noki, one of the miners killed, as part of the union’s effort to compensate the widows.
Mathunjwa said this year his union would be demanding a basic salary of at least 20,000 rands (about $1,250) for miners, significantly higher than what the striking miners demanded in the Marikana strike in 2012.
He also called for foreign companies seeking mining rights in South Africa to be required to contribute to the social development of communities where the mining shafts will be established.
A survivor of the shooting, Mzoxolo Magidiwana, 34, said he feels let down as the living conditions in Marikana have not improved in the decade since the killings.
“I regard this (August 16) as the day I survived death when it was staring at me. Many of the people that I was with on that day, their lives ended in this place,” Magidiwana told The Associated Press.
“To survive nine bullets, I still wonder how God saved me when people were trying to kill me,” said Magidiwana. “It is a day that I respect very much. Every year I literally get shivers because I know that I was not supposed to be here. I have not seen yet why God saved me but I know there is a reason he spared my life.”
Magidiwana said that he is disappointed that despite the strike, the lives of the miners and their families have not improved.
“Everybody can see that nothing much has changed in this place. People still live in the same conditions as before,” he said. “Even at the koppie (the hill where the shootings occurred), there was supposed to be a monument, an official remembrance similar to others that are done for significant events in this country, but there is nothing.” | https://www.wwlp.com/news/ap-international-news/south-african-miners-mark-10th-anniversary-of-killings/ | 2022-08-16T18:27:30Z | wwlp.com | control | https://www.wwlp.com/news/ap-international-news/south-african-miners-mark-10th-anniversary-of-killings/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
TUPELO, Miss. (AP) — The Elvis Presley Birthplace and Museum in Tupelo, Mississippi, has welcomed an increasing number of visitors as fans commemorate the 45th anniversary of Presley’s death and a new movie reawakens international interest in the singer.
Roy Turner was named executive director of the Birthplace last fall after longtime leader Dick Guyton retired.
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal reported Turner’s biggest challenge is getting visitors to return to Tupelo’s top attraction amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Birthplace has seen more visitors this year than in the past two.
“It really picked up the first of April with steady increases, and then when the film came out it really picked up,” he said.
The Baz Luhrmann-directed “Elvis” movie has been a global hit. With international tourists typically making up 60% of Birthplace visitors, the movie about the king of rock ’n’ roll couldn’t have been released at a better time.
It was only last November that a busload of visitors became the first international tour group at the site since January 2020.
“They’re coming from all over the world,” Turner said.
He said about 20 people from Belgium visited the Birthplace on Aug. 9, spending most of the day there. About 35 bus tours were expected in just over two weeks. Turner said those numbers are approaching pre-COVID levels.
Before the pandemic, the Birthplace saw about 60,000 visitors a year.
Presley died Aug. 16, 1977, at his Graceland mansion in Memphis, Tennessee — about 94 miles (151 kilometers) from the Birthplace. Turner said tourism at the Birthplace typically increases “in those five-year increments” of the anniversary of the death.
Turner said he’s happy to see more visitors, including younger ones.
“We’ve seen a lot of young people show an interest in Elvis,” he said. “Another interesting thing is that there are more African American visitors as well, because the movie told more of Elvis’ connection to the African American community.” | https://www.wwlp.com/news/entertainment/ap-entertainment/elvis-death-anniversary-increases-tourism-at-his-birthplace/ | 2022-08-16T18:28:42Z | wwlp.com | control | https://www.wwlp.com/news/entertainment/ap-entertainment/elvis-death-anniversary-increases-tourism-at-his-birthplace/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) —
A mural that was painted in a Vermont synagogue more than 100 years ago by a Lithuanian immigrant — and hidden behind a wall for years— has been termed a rare piece of art and has been painstakingly moved and restored.
The large colorful triptych painted by sign painter Ben Zion Black in 1910 shows the Ten Commandments with a lion on both sides, the sun beaming down, and columns and rich curtains at the borders. Now known as the “Lost Mural,” it’s a rare representation of a kind of art that graced wooden synagogues in Europe that were largely destroyed during the Holocaust, experts say.
“When I learned about the mural and what it is and the story behind the artist, I was completely amazed, and there is nothing like this elsewhere in this country,” said Josh Perelman, chief curator and director of exhibitions and interpretation at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia.
It’s a representation of a style that was present throughout Europe but Perelman said he has never heard of anyone bringing that style to the United States.
“It makes it both a treasure and also a significant work, both in American Jewish religious life and the world of art in this country,” he said.
Black, who was also a musician, playwright and poet, as well as a sign maker, decorated the inside of what was then the Chai Adam Synagogue in 1910 in a Jewish neighborhood in Burlington known as Little Jerusalem. He painted the triptych — the Lost Mural — in the apse of the building, as well as other murals in the synagogue’s interior.
But the synagogue closed in 1939 when it merged with another one, Ohavi Zedek, and the original building went on to have other uses, including a carpet store, according to the Lost Mural website.
When the building was being turned into apartments in 1986, Ohavi Zedek archivist Aaron Goldberg and a fellow synagogue member got the owner to install a wall in front of the mural, according to the website. Black’s two daughters donated money to have archival photographs taken of the art, but it was unclear at the time whether the mural could be saved, Goldberg said.
More than 20 years later, the wall board was cut away, and photographs were taken and sent to museums around the country and world asking what should be done with the artwork, Goldberg said.
“The universal consensus then was that we needed to do everything we could and take all the possible measures to take out the original mural because of its uniqueness, because it really is a symbol for perhaps thousands of murals and this type of painting that were lost in Eastern Europe and and Western Europe,” Goldberg said.
The plaster was in poor condition and paint was flaking off in many sections. The plaster was stabilized and a conservator worked to reattach the paint. Then a temporary structure was built so that the building’s roof could be removed, the mural’s lathes reinforced, and the artwork could be encased in a metal frame for the move in 2015 by crane and then truck to the current Ohavi Zedek Synagogue.
In its new home, conservators restored damaged sections of paint and cleaned the entire mural, revealing its original vibrant color and detail. Paint was also matched and added where it had fallen off. That work took place this and last year, during the coronavirus pandemic, when the building was largely unused.
About $1 million was raised for the project through donations from local, state, national and international donors. The Lost Mural Project, an independent secular nonprofit, is still seeking donations to replicate the green corridors on the original painting that did not survive, said Goldberg, its president.
The renewed mural was unveiled this summer, and tours are ongoing.
Senior Rabbi Amy Small saw the beauty of the restoration step by step, when she came to the office or sanctuary, which she said was a reminder of how significant the mural is.
It’s significant not only to the Jewish community and the descendants of those early settlers of Burlington, but also to other immigrants in the United States, which offered safety for Jewish and other families fleeing from many parts of the world, she said.
“It’s both a Jewish story and an American story,” Small said, as well as a “universal story.”
Another part of the Lost Mural story is the “magnificent, creative and devoted people who have nurtured its preservation and its re-presentation to the world,” Perelman said. “The Burlington community, the Burlington Jewish community, the state of Vermont, have been marvelous in their sense of the importance of this work of art and their commitment to bringing it back to view.” | https://www.wwlp.com/news/entertainment/ap-entertainment/long-hidden-synagogue-mural-gets-rehabbed-relocated/ | 2022-08-16T18:29:10Z | wwlp.com | control | https://www.wwlp.com/news/entertainment/ap-entertainment/long-hidden-synagogue-mural-gets-rehabbed-relocated/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Gunmen riding on motorcycles opened fire on Tuesday on police escorting a team of polio workers in northwestern Pakistan, killing two policemen, authorities said.
None of the polio workers were harmed, said Mohammad Imran, a local police official. The four polio workers and their police escort were all traveling on motorcycles.
The assailants fled the scene and no one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack in the town of Gomal, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province bordering Afghanistan.
The attack came on the second day of Pakistan’s latest anti-polio campaign in the province. Pakistan has registered 14 new polio cases since April, all from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
The outbreak has been a blow to the Islamic nation’s efforts to eradicate the disease, which can cause severe paralysis in children.
Pakistan’s anti-polio campaigns are regularly marked by violence as Islamic militants often target polio teams and police protecting them, falsely claiming that the vaccination campaigns are a Western conspiracy to sterilize children.
Pakistan and Afghanistan are the only countries in the world where polio remains endemic. In 2021, Pakistan reported only one case, raising hopes it was close to eradicating polio. | https://www.wwlp.com/news/health/ap-health/gunmen-kill-2-policemen-escorting-polio-workers-in-pakistan/ | 2022-08-16T18:29:30Z | wwlp.com | control | https://www.wwlp.com/news/health/ap-health/gunmen-kill-2-policemen-escorting-polio-workers-in-pakistan/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Todd Gilliland comes into Watkins Glen with nothing but great finishes. In NASCAR K&N Pro Series East, Gilliland finished second. Once he graduated to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, Gilliland finished fourth. Now, Gilliland comes back to the track in the NASCAR Cup Series and with confidence.
His last race on a road course, Gilliland finished fourth on the road course at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It’s his best finish to date and now he’s ready repeat his success this weekend.
“Each time we go to the track I make it my goal to learn as much as I possibly can and improve from each session,” says Gilliland. “There is such a difference between any other series and the Cup Series, that it truly is a one-of-a-kind feeling. The big thing this season for myself is being patient and understanding that there is going to be a learning curve at every track we visit.”
“The team and I were elated to get a top-five on the Indy Road Course, and that really gave us a lot of confidence in our process. For myself it felt like a weight was lifted off my shoulders and showed that we can run well like we deserve. I’m really looking forward to the race this weekend in Watkins Glen and hope we can get another great finish.
Gilliland and MDS Trucking team will race this Sunday at Watkins Glen at 3:00 pm. ET on the USA network.
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The iconic Watkins Glen International road course in upstate New York has hosted a myriad of different racing series over the years, including Formula One races for two decades in the 1960s and ‘70s, and has since been an iconic stop on the NASCAR and IMSA schedules.
So perhaps it is only fitting that for the first-time in NASCAR Cup Series history a record seven different countries will be represented by the competitors this weekend in the Go Bowling at the Glen on August 21 (3 p.m. ET on USA, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio); including the multiple drivers representing the United States, Daniel Suárez from Mexico, sportscar aces Mike Rockenfeller from Germany and Kyle Tilley from England, NASCAR Euro Series champ Loris Hezemans from the Netherlands, and a pair of former F1 drivers Kimi Raikkonen, of Finland and the talented Russian driver Daniil Kvyat.
Raikkonen’s involvement is the result of a new relationship NASCAR team owner Justin Marks (Trackhouse Racing) hopes to build between NASCAR’s premier series and some of the world’s most renowned drivers from other racing disciplines. Raikkonen will be driving the No. 91 PROJECT91 Chevrolet, marking the debut of the team’s part-time third entry - an innovative concept for the sport in attracting a worldwide superstar like Raikkonen to the grid.
For Raikkonen, 42, this will not only mark his NASCAR Cup Series debut, but it will be his first NASCAR start since 2011 when he competed in a NASCAR Xfinity Series and Camping World Truck Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
“Really before all the work got done to build a brand and actually build out what PROJECT91 was, I had to find somebody that would give immediate legitimacy to it and be interested in doing it," Marks explained. “And to me, really quickly, it was Kimi. He obviously has interest in NASCAR because he’s competed in it before. And he’s newly-retired so he has time to do it.”
“The genesis of PROJECT91 was just my desire as a race fan to see cool things happen in racing," Marks added. “A Formula One driver coming to NASCAR and being competitive at the Cup level is a cool thing.”
That’s certainly been the universal reception to Marks’ idea.
Having former F1 drivers in NASCAR isn’t necessarily new. Juan Pablo Montoya won 13 grand prix in six years of Formula One competition (2001-06) and then raced fulltime at the NASCAR Cup Series level from 2007-‘12 winning two races. Just this February, the 1997 Formula One World Champion Jacques Villeneuve competed in NASCAR’s biggest event, the Daytona 500. And Kvyat will be making his second NASCAR Cup Series start for Team Hezeberg after competing on July 31 at the Indianapolis Road Course.
But the idea of having a rotating list of championship-level drivers from other racing disciplines is a fresh take on the concept. And it’s been well-received all around the racing world.
“I wasn’t looking to race again, but Justin came to my home in Switzerland and convinced me how serious he was about putting together a top-notch program," said Raikkonen, who drove for such iconic teams as McLaren, Ferrari, and Alfa Romeo in his celebrated 19-year F1 career.
“This will be fun, but it’s something I will take very seriously. I know how competitive the NASCAR Cup Series is and it will be a big challenge."
A big challenge perhaps, but Raikkonen will show up in America this week balancing hefty expectations.
Romain Grosjean, a former Haas F1 Team driver who competed against Raikkonen in Formula One and is now a fulltime driver for Andretti Autosport in the NTT IndyCar Series, fully believes Raikkonen is capable of a good competitive finish, if not a win. No matter where Raikkonen finishes, Grosjean says the whole experience is a win-win situation.
“And I’m sure he’s going to have a warm welcome from the drivers," Grosjean added. “He’s a world champion and had an incredible career. And the guys know that it’s a pretty good driver they get to compete against."
Kurt Busch, the 2004 NASCAR Cup Series champion, would agree with Grosjean on that. And Busch – driver of the No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota in the NASCAR Cup Series - is similar to Raikkonen in that he has competed in a wide variety of racing disciplines too – from the National Hod Rod Association (NHRA) Pro Stock class to winning Rookie of the Race with a 12th-place finish in the 2014 Indianapolis 500 in the NTT IndyCar Series.
“I think he’s going to do well," Busch said without hesitation. “He’ll make an incredible impression with our sport. His professionalism and what he brings from the F1 world and all he’s done in his career will be a nice refreshing boost for some of the guys to be looking at and some of the guys to race against."
Raikkonen jumped in a stock car at Virginia International Raceway (VIR) last week before heading up to New York for the race this weekend. Plus, he’s been doing some SIM training, and already Raikkonen is optimistic about the experience.
“I always enjoyed my races there," Raikkonen said of his United States experience a decade ago. “Hopefully, I’ll have a good drive and good fun."
Just the opportunity to expand the competitive pool is reason enough to feel the PROJECT91 team will be successful. It’s a great chance for fans to witness a more diverse, and certainly, acclaimed racing lineup.
“I think the interest has always been there, it’s just because NASCAR is so unique and it’s viewed around the world as this interesting form of racing that’s huge in our country that doesn’t exist anywhere else," Marks said. “I think for people that are true motorsports competitors at that level, they all would love to try it and see what it’s like to run a NASCAR race because there’s just nothing else in the world like it.
“Hopefully PROJECT91 is a springboard for more participation internationally in the sport because we’re going to showcase to the motorsport world that we’ve got a car that you can come in and you can race and be competitive with as long as the effort around you is right.
“So, I’m hoping this is the beginning of big things." | https://www.speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/72100-nascar-will-have-an-international-flair-at-watkins-glen-project91-to-make-debut | 2022-08-16T18:30:08Z | speedwaydigest.com | control | https://www.speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/72100-nascar-will-have-an-international-flair-at-watkins-glen-project91-to-make-debut | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — President Joe Biden will sign Democrats’ landmark climate change and health care bill on Tuesday, delivering what he has called the “final piece” of his pared-down domestic agenda, as he aims to boost his party’s standing with voters less than three months before the midterm elections.
The legislation includes the most substantial federal investment in history to fight climate change — some $375 billion over the decade — and would cap prescription drug costs at $2,000 out-of-pocket annually for Medicare recipients. It also would help an estimated 13 million Americans pay for health care insurance by extending subsidies provided during the coronavirus pandemic.
The measure is paid for by new taxes on large companies and stepped-up IRS enforcement of wealthy individuals and entities, with additional funds going to reduce the federal deficit.
The House on Friday approved the measure on a party-line 220-207 vote. It passed the Senate days earlier with Vice President Kamala Harris breaking a 50-50 tie in that chamber.
Biden is set to sign the bill during a small ceremony in the State Dining Room of the White House, sandwiched between his return from a six-day beachside vacation in South Carolina and his departure for his home in Wilmington, Delaware. He plans to hold a larger “celebration” for the legislation on Sept. 6 once lawmakers return to Washington.
The signing caps a spurt of legislative productivity for Biden and Congress, who in three months have approved legislation on veterans’ benefits, the semiconductor industry and gun checks for young buyers. The president and lawmakers have also responded to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and supported NATO membership for Sweden and Finland.
With Biden’s approval rating lagging, Democrats are hoping that the string of successes will jump-start their chances of maintaining control in Washington in the November midterms. The 79-year-old president aims to restore his own standing with voters as he contemplates a reelection bid.
The White House announced Monday that it was going to deploy Biden and members of his Cabinet on a “Building a Better America Tour” to promote the recent victories, though the administration has yet to announce specific travel by the president.
“In the coming weeks, the President will host a Cabinet meeting focused on implementing the Inflation Reduction Act, will travel across the country to highlight how the bill will help the American people, and will host an event to celebrate the enactment of the bill at the White House on September 6th,” the White House said in a statement.
Republicans say the legislation’s new business taxes will increase prices, worsening the nation’s bout with its highest inflation since 1981. Though Democrats have labeled the measure the Inflation Reduction Act, nonpartisan analysts say it will have a barely perceptible impact on prices.
The measure is a slimmed-down version of the more ambitious plan to supercharge environment and social programs that Biden and his party unveiled early last year.
Biden’s initial 10-year, $3.5 trillion proposal also envisioned free prekindergarten, paid family and medical leave, expanded Medicare benefits and eased immigration restrictions. That crashed after centrist Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., said it was too costly, using the leverage every Democrat has in the evenly divided Senate.
Still, Biden and Democrats are hailing the legislation as a once-in-a-generation investment in addressing the long-term effects of climate change, as well as drought in the nation’s West.
The bill will direct spending, tax credits and loans to bolster technology like solar panels, consumer efforts to improve home energy efficiency, emission-reducing equipment for coal- and gas-powered power plants, and air pollution controls for farms, ports and low-income communities.
Another $64 billion would help 13 million people pay premiums over the next three years for privately bought health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. Medicare would gain the power to negotiate its costs for pharmaceuticals, initially in 2026 for only 10 drugs. Medicare beneficiaries’ out-of-pocket prescription costs would be limited to $2,000 annually starting in 2025, and beginning next year would pay no more than $35 monthly for insulin, the costly diabetes drug.
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Associated Press writer Alan Fram in Washington contributed to this report. | https://www.wwlp.com/news/political-news/ap-politics/biden-to-sign-massive-climate-health-care-legislation/ | 2022-08-16T18:30:13Z | wwlp.com | control | https://www.wwlp.com/news/political-news/ap-politics/biden-to-sign-massive-climate-health-care-legislation/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
No. 11 Sport Clips Toyota Camry TRD News and Notes
- HAMLIN AT WATKINS GLEN: Denny Hamlin is a former NASCAR Cup Series winner at Watkins Glen International after visiting victory lane in 2016. That day, Hamlin led the final 10 laps to secure his only road course victory at the Cup Series level. He has recorded four top-five finishes in his past five Watkins Glen starts, including a fifth-place result last August.
- RICHMOND RECAP: Hamlin finished fourth in last Sunday’s race at Richmond Raceway after a solid overall performance for the No. 11 team. He finished second and third, respectively, in the opening two stages and appeared poised to challenge for the win after an aggressive pit call from crew chief Chris Gabehart during the final stage. Unfortunately for Hamlin, a miscue during the team’s final green-flag pit stop put him too far behind to make up the deficit to eventual winner Kevin Harvick.
- TRENDING UPWARD: After posting back-to-back top-five finishes, Hamlin has vaulted to a season-best 12th in the overall points standings. His 131 points over the last three races are 12 more than the next best (Joey Logano, 119 points) and 32 points better than third-best (Bubba Wallace, 99 points).
- SPORT CLIPS: Sport Clips will be featured as the primary sponsor of Hamlin’s No. 11 Camry for Sunday’s race at Watkins Glen International. The sports-themed haircutting franchise based in Georgetown, Texas is a longtime supporter of Joe Gibbs Racing dating back to 2009 and has more than 1,850 stores in the United States and Canada.
- JGR AT WATKINS GLEN: Joe Gibbs Racing has earned seven NASCAR Cup Series wins at Watkins Glen International. In 73 combined starts at the track, the organization has racked up 29 top-five finishes, 45 top-10s, four pole awards, and 555 laps led. While the team has not won at the track since Hamlin’s victory in 2016, in the past four trips to the New York road course, JGR drivers have claimed 12 top-five finishes, 14 top-10s and a 5.0-average finishing position in 16 combined starts. Kyle Busch and Tony Stewart join Hamlin on the list of drivers who have taken JGR to victory lane at Watkins Glen.
- TUNE IN: Coverage of this weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen International begins Sunday, August 21, at 3 p.m. ET on USA Network, MRN Radio, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
Denny Hamlin, Driver of the No. 11 Sport Clips Toyota Camry TRD
What do you expect this weekend at Watkins Glen based on other road course races this season?
“We’re definitely still working on our road course program. It is not where it needs to be, and we know that as a team and as a manufacturer. It has been pretty frustrating this season because it’s not from a lack of effort. Everyone at Joe Gibbs Racing and TRD are doing everything they possibly can to find those improvements to get us back up front on the road courses. We’re making progress, but realistically, if we can run inside the top 10 and avoid mistakes this weekend, that would be a good day for us to continue learning and improving as we look ahead to the ROVAL in the playoffs.”
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FORD PERFORMANCE NASCAR: WATKINS GLEN
Kevin Harvick will be going for his third straight NASCAR Cup Series win when the circuit stops at Watkins Glen International for Sunday’s Go Bowling at The Glen. That race will be preceded by the NASCAR Xfinity event on Saturday.
This Week’s Schedule:
Saturday, August 20 – NASCAR XFINITY Series, 3 p.m. (USA)
Sunday, August 21 – NASCAR Cup Series, 3 p.m. (USA)
FORD IN THE MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES AT WATKINS GLEN
- Ford has 8 all-time series wins at Watkins Glen.
- Joey Logano and Kevin Harvick have series victories at Watkins Glen.
- Mark Martin and Marcos Ambrose are the only Ford drivers to win this race more than once.
FORD IN THE NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT WATKINS GLEN
- Ford has 9 series victories at Watkins Glen.
- Ford has won 7 of the last 9 series races held at Watkins Glen.
- Team Penske won this event 4 of the last 6 years it fielded an entry.
FORD DRIVERS CURRENTLY IN THE PLAYOFF HUNT
Joey Logano and Kevin Harvick have clinched spots in the 16-driver playoff field for the NASCAR Cup Series thanks to a pair of victories each, but Ford’s three other drivers currently in the field will have to wait before officially celebrating. Chase Briscoe and Austin Cindric have one win apiece while Ryan Blaney sits on the bubble as the top driver currently in on points. Should one of the 15 drivers who have already won a race this season take the checkered flag first on Sunday, that will lock in Cindric and Briscoe.
BLANEY ON THE BUBBLE
As noted above, Ryan Blaney is firmly on the bubble as the highest positioned driver in the point standings without a win this season. Blaney currently holds a 26-point advantage over Martin Truex Jr., but the only thing that would guarantee him a spot in the postseason with two races to go would be a victory. Blaney goes into Sunday’s race at Watkins Glen with a pair of top 10 finishes in five career starts with his best effort being a fifth-place run in 2019.
HARVICK NOW 10TH ON ALL-TIME FORD CUP WIN LIST
Kevin Harvick’s second straight NASCAR Cup Series win enabled him to break a tie with Matt Kenseth for 10th on the all-time Ford win list with 25. Harvick, who has won more Cup races in Mustang (15) than any other driver, is now only one victory away from tying Brad Keselowski, Junior Johnson and Fred Lorenzen. Here is a look at Ford’s all-time winningest drivers.
- Ned Jarrett................. 43
- Bill Elliott................... 40
- Mark Martin............... 35
- Dale Jarrett................ 30
- David Pearson............ 29
- Joey Logano............... 27
- Fred Lorenzen............ 26
Junior Johnson........... 26
Brad Keselowski......... 26
- Kevin Harvick............. 25
GURNEY IS FORD’S ALL-TIME ROAD COURSE WINNER
NASCAR has competed on 16 different road courses during its history and Ford has had 21 drivers win 33 times overall. Dan Gurney leads the way with five, which included four straight wins at Riverside International Raceway from 1963-66 while driving for the Wood Brothers. Mark Martin, on the strength of three straight triumphs at Watkins Glen International from 1993-95, is second.
FORD’S ALL-TIME CUP ROAD COURSE WINNERS
5 – Dan Gurney
4 – Mark Martin
2 – Fireball Roberts, Marvin Panch, Parnelli Jones, Ricky Rudd, Marcos Ambrose
1 – Chuck Stevenson, Eddie Gray, Richard Petty, A.J. Foyt, Bobby Allison, Bill Elliott, Davey Allison, Geoffrey Bodine, Ernie Irvan, Rusty Wallace, Carl Edwards, Joey Logano, Kevin Harvick, Ryan Blaney.
FORD’S ACTIVE WINNERS
There are three current drivers who have won a NASCAR Cup Series race on a road course with Ford. The most recent winner was Ryan Blaney, who captured the inaugural event at the Charlotte Roval in 2018. Kevin Harvick, who goes into this weekend with 25 career Ford victories in just over five years, got his first with the Blue Oval in 2017 when he won at Sonoma. Joey Logano scored his Cup victory at Watkins Glen International in 2015, which completed a weekend sweep after he won the NASCAR XFINITY Series race one day earlier.
OTHER FORD WINNERS
Besides the drivers mentioned above, Ford has five other competitors who have won on a road course in either the NASCAR Cup or NASCAR XFINITY Series. Brad Keselowski (Watkins Glen NXS with Ford, 2013); Chris Buescher (Mid-Ohio NXS with Ford, 2014); Michael McDowell (Road America NXS, 2016); Chase Briscoe (Charlotte Roval, 2018 and Indianapolis, 2020); and Austin Cindric (Road America NXS, 2020).
66-FOR-66
The first time Ford won a NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen International was when Marvin Panch drove the Wood Brothers to victory on July 18, 1965. There were only 19 cars in the field that day and it proved to be a Ford show as all 66 laps were led by three drivers sporting the Blue Oval. Ned Jarrett, who finished second, led the first lap before Junior Johnson passed him on lap 2. Johnson led the pack for 12 circuits until his engine blew, which enabled Panch to inherit a lead he never gave up, going the final 53 laps and making it first to the checkered flag. The win was Panch’s fourth of the season and next-to-last in his career, which ended with 17 victories.
THREE STRAIGHT
Mark Martin became the first driver to win three straight NASCAR Cup Series races at Watkins Glen International, and he capped that streak on Aug. 13, 1995 after passing Wally Dallenbach, Jr. on lap 84 of the 90-lap event. Martin, who led a race-high 61 circuits overall, held off the road racing specialist to win by one second. That victory completed a three-year run that saw him not only sit on the pole every time but lead 183-of-270 laps (68%).
FINAL VICTORY
When Chemung, NY, native Geoffrey Bodine took the checkered flag in the No. 7 QVC Ford Thunderbird on Aug. 11, 1996 he established a strategy that hadn’t been used to that point. He, along with crew chief Paul Andrews, employed an “only stop when you have to” strategy and that resulted in making only two stops in the 90-lap event, compared to three for everyone else. Bodine passed Ken Schrader with eight laps to go and then held off Terry Labonte over the final laps to win. That marked the 18th and final victory of his NASCAR Cup Series career, and it came in front of his hometown fans.
CLASSIC FINISH
One of the all-time classic finishes at Watkins Glen International came when Marcos Ambrose went slip sliding away on the final lap, but still resulted in him winning the NASCAR Cup Series race for the second straight time on August 12, 2012. In a race that had more twists and turns over the final three laps than many can remember in recent years, Ambrose was the one who survived a massive streak of oil that had been laid down on the track, allowing him to pass Kyle Busch and Brad Keselowski for Ford’s third win of the season. Busch appeared to be headed toward victory, but as he came into turn one on the final lap, he slipped in some oil and got loose. Keselowski came up from behind and hit Busch, sending him spinning off the track. A battle between Ambrose and Keselowski ensued from that point with both drivers trying to avoid the slickness that had covered the course. Ambrose followed Keselowski through the grass at one point, but was able to get by in the treacherous carousel when Keselowski slid one final time.
HISTORIC SWEEP
Joey Logano became the first driver to sweep a NASCAR XFINITY/Cup weekend at Watkins Glen International when he did it in 2015. Fuel mileage ended up deciding the Cup race as leader Kevin Harvick ran out on the last turn, which allowed Logano to pass him and make it to the finish line first. The win was Logano’s first on a road course and also marked the first series triumph for car owner Roger Penske at the historic track.
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JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska voters get their first shot at using ranked voting in a statewide race Tuesday in a special U.S. House election in which Sarah Palin seeks a return to elected office.
Also, Republican U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski faces 18 challengers in a primary in which the top four vote-getters will advance to November’s general election.
The special election and regular primaries for U.S. Senate, U.S. House, governor and lieutenant governor and state legislative seats are on opposite sides of a two-sided ballot. It could take until Aug. 31 to know the winner of the special election.
The three candidates competing in that race are Republicans Palin and Nick Begich and Democrat Mary Peltola. The winner will serve the remainder of the late Rep. Don Young ‘s term. Young, a Republican, held the state’s only House seat for 49 years. He died in March.
Palin, the 2008 vice presidential nominee and a former Alaska governor, renewed her “drill, baby, drill” calls for increased oil production and said she would use her connections to the benefit of Alaska. She said the new, voter-approved election system creates confusion and should be changed.
In a recent interview with Steve Bannon, Palin described it as the “newfangled, weirdo voting system we have where it’s mail in-only ballots” and ranked voting. The special election is a traditional election with in-person voting, and voters were able to request absentee ballots.
Begich, a businessman from a family of prominent Democrats, has come out hard against Palin, seeking to cast her as someone chasing fame and a quitter; Palin resigned during her term as governor in 2009. In one Begich ad, a woman says: “I’m voting for smart – not Sarah.”
Palin “does not have a strong track record of effective advocacy for the state and that’s not going to work for us,” Begich said in an interview.
Palin, meanwhile, has questioned Begich’s Republican credentials.
Peltola, a former lawmaker, most recently worked at a commission whose goal is to rebuild salmon resources on the Kuskokwim River. She has cast herself as a “regular Alaskan” and consensus builder. If successful, she would be the first Alaska Native woman elected to the House.
“Vote, vote, vote and vote for me twice, literally,” Peltola told supporters in Juneau days before the election in urging them to turn out and to tell their friends to vote.
All three said they planned to pursue a full, two-year House term, regardless of how the special election turns out. They, along with Republican Tara Sweeney, who was an assistant secretary for Indian Affairs in the U.S. Interior Department during the Trump administration, were the most prominent candidates in a 22-person field in the U.S. House primary.
Sweeney also filed days before the special election as a write-in candidate for that race. Palin’s campaign on Friday sent an email wrongly stating there were no official write-in candidates in the race.
Alaska’s elections process, approved by voters in 2020 and used for the first time this year, pairs open primaries, in which all candidates in a race are on the ballot together, with ranked vote general elections. The four candidates with the most votes in each primary race advance to the November general election.
Bob Cruise left a Peltola fundraiser in Juneau Friday with a yard sign. He said his three granddaughters are of indigenous heritage. “It’s important to me for them to see an indigenous woman go to Washington, D.C., as Alaska’s representative. That would mean the world to me, especially one with the leadership abilities and all the wonderful qualities that Mary has,” he said.
Murkowski, a moderate who has been in the Senate for nearly 20 years and has at times been at odds with her party, faces 18 challengers, including fellow Republican Kelly Tshibaka, who is backed by former President Donald Trump.
Trump has lashed out against Murkowski, who voted to convict him in his second impeachment trial after the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection. Trump was acquitted.
The most visible Democrat in the race is retired educated Pat Chesbro, who jumped in late and has struggled to gain fundraising traction. The other candidates in the field have had lower profiles.
Candidates for governor and lieutenant governor run as teams in the primary. Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy is seeking reelection. He is running with Nancy Dahlstrom, who resigned as head of the state corrections department to join the ticket. Former Gov. Bill Walker, an independent, is running with Heidi Drygas, who was his labor department commissioner. Democrat Les Gara, a former lawmaker, is running with Jessica Cook, a teacher.
Other tickets include Republican state Rep. Christopher Kurka, running to the right of Dunleavy, with Paul Hueper, and Charlie Pierce, a Republican borough mayor, running with Edie Grunwald.
Fifty-nine of the Legislature’s 60 seats are up for election, but just one primary race has more than four candidates.
Beth Kerttula, a Democratic former state legislator, said she is supporting Peltola, Walker and Murkowski. Kerttula, who was in the Legislature with Peltola and Murkowski, said for many Alaskans “what really matters is the person” versus the party.
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Today the top roofing company in Alabama, Alabama Roofing Professionals, was announced as the primary sponsor for Spencer Boyd’s No. 12 Chevrolet Silverado at Talladega Superspeedway for the third time. The paint scheme that visited victory lane in 2019 has been redesigned and will be easy to spot in the pack of NASCAR Camping World Trucks drafting around the iconic Super Speedway.
“This one is for Alabama!” Spencer Boyd said about the upcoming race at Talladega. “The team over at Alabama Roofing Professionals has such pride in serving their community that it raises the stakes for me to put a good run together for them. Our Young’s Motorsports team has won two of the last three races at Dega so we feel good about making the whole state of Alabama proud with this year’s effort.”
The experts in both residential and commercial roofing were on board when Boyd scored his first career win in 2019 at this same race. As always, there are free estimates for all NASCAR fans.
“We’ve got you covered with three locations across the state whether it is for an insurance claim, gutter or insulation upgrades, or just regular maintenance,” said Mike Parlier, owner of Alabama Roofing Professionals. “But when Spencer comes to Talladega, the track is headquarters. With this new red paint scheme and a show truck appearance nearby, we will be turning some heads. We are as proud to support Spencer as we are to be there for our community and the roofs over their heads.”
Spencer and the memorialized truck that won the 2019 race will make an appearance in the area the weekend of the race.
Unlike previous years, all three of NASCAR’s national touring series will race Talladega Superspeedway this fall with trucks and the Xfinity Series racing on Saturday and the Cup Series on Sunday - making it one of the most exciting weekends in all motorsports.
The Talladega 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday, October 1, 2022 airs live on FS1 at 11:30am ET and marks Alabama Roofing Professionals third primary race with Spencer Boyd and Young’s Motorsports.
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Taking a much-welcomed off-week to reset, ARCA Menards Series rookie Amber Balcaen and Rette Jones Racing trek into an ARCA doubleheader weekend with an optimistic approach beginning with Friday night’s General Tire Delivers 100 at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International.
Watkins Glen marks the second and final road course race of the season. Two days later, Balcaen and her Mark Rette-led team thunder to the Illinois State Fairgrounds (Springfield) for the first of two ARCA Menards Series races on the one-mile dirt in the Atlas 100 on Sunday, August 21.
While Balcaen will have zero laps turned at both race tracks, she is still approaching the unknown with a positive attitude in hopes that her mental approach will finally be the key to ending a frustrating summer for the driver of the No. 30 ICON Direct Ford Fusion.
“I’m happy to get another shot at a road course and hope Watkins Glen will be a good race for our Rette Jones Racing team,” said Balcaen.
“I think Watkins Glen will fit my driving style a lot better than Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course did and hopefully I’ll be able to showcase that from practice to the checkered flag on Friday night.
“Hoping the rain stays away so we can get a fair crack at getting a top-10 finish with our No. 30 ICON Direct Ford Fusion.”
Soaring past the halfway point of the ARCA Menards Series season, Balcaen and her Mooresville, N.C.-based team hope to stop a challenging six-race stretch that has resulted in an average finish of 17.1 for the freshman ARCA driver.
While Balcaen has continuously been able to showcase speed with her No. 30 ICON Direct Ford Fusion at tracks like Berlin (Mich.) Raceway, Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, Michigan International Speedway and Pocono (Pa.) Raceway to name a few – getting to the end of the race has proven to be tough as issues have prevented Balcaen from delivering her fourth top-10 finish of the year.
The popular ARCA driver and team know that there is light at the end of the tunnel and with a recent reboot approach to the season – Balcaen is remaining confident as she knows there have been plenty of positives hidden behind the negative.
“We just have to continue to focus on the positives,” explained Balcaen. “There has been a lot of bad luck and a lot that has happened outside of our control. But we showed speed at Pocono, and we showed up with speed again in the most recent race at Michigan International Speedway.
“So, we know we are capable of running consistently in the top-10, it’s just a matter of our luck turning around and hopefully the races at Watkins Glen and Springfield provide the opportunities for us to get back on track.”
While the former Late Model driver has experience on a road course last month, Sunday’s 100-laps on the dirt will be a different task even with her background and success racing on the dirt in her previous racing endeavors.
“I think this weekend will be a lot of fun,” sounded Balcaen. “My background is dirt track racing so I am excited to be on the dirt on Sunday. It will be a busy weekend but as long as everything flows smoothly it should be a really fun one as well.”
Hopeful for two additional top-10 scores on Friday night and Sunday respectively, Balcaen is focused on getting a solid pace that would put her No. 30 Rette Jones Racing team in a positive spotlight with just six races remaining after Sunday.
“Dirt racing is my background so I feel confident about the dirt race, and as far as the road course race, I know I am a lot more capable than what I showed at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course,” spoke Balcaen.
“I am just looking for big improvement turning left and right and letting our car slide perfectly on Sunday afternoon. From there, we can look ahead to The Milwaukee Mile next weekend.”
For crew chief and co-team owner Mark Rette, he is confident that his rookie driver’s positive outlook will soon pay dividends.
“Amber is not going to give up and when our luck turns for the better, she is going to deliver the finishes I know we are capable of,” offered Rette. “Everything that has happened over the last several races has been a learning experience and will help the program for the long term.
“We’ll take our battle wounds and press on. She did a great job at Michigan and we experienced a parts failure. Hopefully, a double dose of racing gives us the shot in the arm that we need to turn our season around and focus ahead on the upcoming stretch drive.”
ICON Direct will continue to adorn the primary positions on Balcaen’s race car in their 13th and 14th of 20 races this season.
ICON Direct is a manufacturer of high-quality plastic component parts for the RV industry, located in Manitoba, Canada. ICON aftermarket replacement parts are available through RV Dealers and Distributors across North America and directly through their website IconDirect.com.
The Winnipeger’s new endeavor at Rette Jones Racing will also be supported by Glenn McLeod and Sons – cementing a full Canadian roster of partners for her ARCA Menards Series rookie season.
Longtime RJR partners Ford Performance, Goodridge Fluid Transfer Systems, Jones Group Demolition and Abatement and JRi Shocks will continue their relationship with the team in 2022 and serve as associate partners on Balcaen’s No. 30 ICON Direct Ford Fusion.
RJR is co-owned by Canadian entrepreneur and former race car driver Terry Jones.
Entering Watkins Glen, Balcaen sits sixth in the ARCA Menards Series championship standings, 36 points out of fourth and 120 markers in the arrears to championship leader Nick Sanchez.
For more on Amber Balcaen, please visit amberbalcaenracing.com, like her on Facebook (AmberBalcaenRacing) and follow her on Instagram (@amberbalcaen10) and Twitter (@amberbalcaen10).
For more on Rette Jones Racing, please visit RetteJonesRacing.com, like them on Facebook (Rette Jones Racing) or follow them on Instagram (@RetteJones30) and Twitter (@RetteJones30).
The General Tire Delivers 100 (41 laps | 100.45 miles) is the 13th of 20 races on the 2022 ARCA Menards Series schedule. Practice begins on Friday, August 19, 2022, from 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. General Tire pole qualifying kicks off at 4:25 p.m. The event will be televised live on FOX Sports 1 and the Motor Racing Network beginning at 6:00 p.m. ARCARacing.com will also stream live timing and scoring throughout the entire weekend festivities. All times are local (ET).
The Atlas 100 (100 laps | 100 miles) is the 14th of 20 races on the 2022 ARCA Menards Series schedule. Practice begins on Sunday, August 21, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. General Tire pole qualifying kicks off at 11:15 a.m. The event will be televised live on MAVTV and FloRacing beginning at 1:00 p.m. ARCARacing.com will also stream live timing and scoring throughout the entire weekend festivities. All times are local (CT).
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Darlington Raceway and the United States Auto Club (USAC) .25 Series announce the Cook Out .25 Midget Series will compete at the Darlington Raceway facility during the Shriners Children’s presents Darlington Labor Day Race Week on Sept. 1-4. This will be the first time since 2019 that the Cook Out .25 Midget Series will compete over Darlington’s traditional Labor Day race weekend.
“We are proud to welcome back the action-packed Cook Out .25 Midget Series to Darlington Raceway,” said Kerry Tharp, Darlington Raceway President. “As a family-friendly series, the Cook Out .25 Midget Series has been the start for many future NASCAR Cup Series stars’ careers. We look forward to hosting the competitive action of the next generation of racing superstars at Darlington Raceway.”
While Cook Out .25 Midget Series was formed in 2009, quarter midget racing has been around since before World War II. It is a family-oriented motorsport that involves children ages 5-16 racing in specially-prepared cars. A quarter midget is a scaled down version of an actual midget racer, approximately 1/4th scale. The cars, rules and safety procedures are designed specifically for kids. The racing environment is all about the children and family as kids learn valuable lessons and sportsmanship while making lifelong friends from all over the country.
Many former and current NASCAR drivers began their racing careers in the Cook Out .25 Midget Series including NASCAR Hall of Famers Jeff Gordon and Bobby Labonte, and current NASCAR Cup Series stars Joey Logano, Ryan Blaney, Alex Bowman, and Harrison Burton.
The Cook Out .25 Midget Series will compete to the east of Darlington Raceway outside Turns 1-2 across the street from Race Track Road. The Cook Out .25 Midget Series schedule includes practice on Thursday, Sept. 1 from 12:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and racing competition on Friday, Sept. 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission is free for fans to watch some of the future stars of the sport compete. Fans can enter via Race Track Road or Odom Street.
For more information about the Cook Out .25 Midget Series, visit www.usac25.com.
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Seneca Falls native Craig Partee, owner Fleur De Lis Motorsports, returns to Watkins Glen International August 20 to field the First Responders Awareness car in the NASCAR Xfinity series. The Fleur De Lis Motorsports entry owned by Partee will run under the banner of MBM Motorsports. Timmy Hill will pilot the number 13 Chevy Camaro known as “2ND Chances” around the 2.5-mile road course.
Partee made unfortunate news on June 26, 2020 when he was entrapped in a barn collapse in rural New York. A team of first responders provided extrication and on-scene medical care from volunteer fire and EMS companies along with Mercy Flight Central. The group of volunteers and paid experts worked for over an hour to extricate Craig. The eventual outcome of the traumatic incident impassioned Craig to recognize and support first responders.
“I am very grateful for all the first responders that came out to assist in my time of need and risk their own lives to save mine. Until I required their services, I didn’t realize the crucial role that they play in our communities.” Craig recognizes the difficulty in Upstate New York’s culture of volunteer emergency services. “It’s getting very hard in rural areas in New York and all across America to find volunteers and people interested in pursuing first responder careers. I want to express my sincere appreciation to all who came to rescue me and give me a second chance on life.” Partee’s second chance is the inspiration for the car name: 2ND Chances.
Partee continues, “my objective for fielding 2ND Chances at Watkins Glen is to bring awareness to the shortage of personnel in the first responder field. I know if we don’t fix this problem in the near future, no one may be available to respond to a 911 call in a time of need. I am alive today because of the care of law enforcement, fire services, medics, EMTs, nurses and doctors.”
2ND Chances features the tail number of the Mercy Flight Central helicopter that transported Partee to the trauma center and a personal thank you on the rear bumper. Mercy Flight Central and the “Slow Down, Move Over” campaign is inscribed on the rear quarter panels.
Partee says, “awareness of the “Slow Down, Move Over” safety campaign is also important.” One of the most dangerous parts of a first responder’s job is working on the side of the road—a traffic stop, assisting a motorist or crash investigation. To protect law enforcement and first responders, every state has “Move Over” laws, requiring drivers to slow down and, if possible, move over when approaching stopped responder vehicles with emergency lights activated. “Many of my friends work in the towing and recovery industry and as first responders. It’s important to bring attention to the inherent danger of responding to traffic accidents and recovering vehicles on the roadside.”
2ND Chances include other sponsor companies acknowledging the need of first responders.
The on-track action at Watkins Glen International begins with NASCAR Xfinity series qualifying August 20 at 10:35 am. The race starts at 3:00 pm. Live television coverage is on USA Network.
The public is invited to view the car Thursday, August 18 from 4pm to 7pm at Fleur De Lis Brew Works in Seneca Falls.
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Give your home modern farmhouse flair with these Gaines-inspired furnishings
Chip and Joanna Gaines have amassed quite the following for flipping, remodeling and redecorating homes. Their HGTV show “Fixer Upper” has been a hit since 2013, and the news that it will start streaming on HBO Max in September has excited many people.
Through “Fixer Upper” and their other home improvement content, the Gaines have made modern farmhouse decor one of the more popular trends in home design. So if you’ve wanted to incorporate some updated rustic furnishings in your home decor, here are some Gaines-inspired decor pieces that can help recreate that farmhouse-chic vibe for your house.
Who are Chip and Joanna Gaines?
Chip and Joanna Gaines are a married couple that has owned a flipping and remodeling business, Magnolia Homes, for over 15 years. Chip works as a contractor, handling the remodeling projects, while Joanna uses her keen eye for design to decorate the homes. They’ve made modern farmhouse decor extremely trendy, so their projects often feature white or light neutral colors, reclaimed wood, metals, pottery and baskets that create a clean contemporary country look.
With this expertise, the Gaines have starred in “Fixer Upper” on HGTV, a show that pairs the couple with clients buying and remodeling homes. In 2020, they also started their own cable network, Magnolia Network, and partnered with Discovery+ to stream the network’s programs.
But earlier this year, Discovery merged with WarnerMedia, which owns HBO. So starting in September, “Fixer Upper” and other select titles from Magnolia Network will be streaming on HBO Max. WarnerMedia plans to merge Discovery+ and HBO Max offerings fully by 2025, so eventually, all the Gaines’ programs will be available through HBO Max.
Best Gaines-inspired home decor pieces
Furniture
Wahson Mid-Century Armchair with Wood Frame
This comfy lounge chair features thick linen upholstery and high-quality foam cushioning. The fabric is easy to spot clean and comes in a neutral beige to work with any color palette. The chair’s solid wood frame can also hold up to 350 pounds. Sold by Amazon
This farmhouse-inspired TV stand has two sliding barn doors at the front to provide concealed storage. It also includes three adjustable shelves and has cable-management holes to prevent your wires from getting tangled. Sold by Amazon
Walker Edison Sedalia Modern Farmhouse Side Table
This rustic faux-wood table features metal X’s at the side to combine the farmhouse aesthetic with modern, industrial details. Its top surface holds up to 75 pounds, while the bottom shelf can handle up to 50 pounds. It’s also versatile enough to work well as an end table in your living room or a nightstand in the bedroom. Sold by Amazon
Rugs, pillows and throws
Nuloom Rigo Hand Woven Farmhouse Jute Area Rug
Made of 100% jute, this area rug offers plenty of rustic charm. It also holds up well to regular traffic and is easy to spot clean. It’s available in multiple sizes and shapes, too. Sold by Amazon
Peshtemania Luxury Boho Throw Blanket
This handmade throw is extremely soft and features a lovely tassel trim. You can throw it over the back of your sofa or the arm of a chair to add some personality to your living room. The black-and-white pattern also pairs well with most color palettes. Sold by Amazon
Hckot Grey-and-Beige Patchwork Farmhouse Throw Pillow Covers
This set includes two pillow covers with a mismatched striped pattern that offers plenty of farmhouse charm. The backs of the covers are solid, though, so you can flip them around to change the look. The hidden zippers make it easy to remove the covers for cleaning, too. Sold by Amazon
Wreaths and plants
Overstock Eva Magnolia Leaf Wreath
This 26-inch wreath can add a touch of natural greenery to your front door or any wall in your home. The leaves are vinyl acetate, which is highly durable and can last for years. The wreath includes a reusable storage box, too, so you can keep it safe when you’re not displaying it. Sold by Amazon
Der Rose 3-Pack Mini Potted Plants
These mini artificial plants feature leaves made of durable but realistic-looking plastic. The plants all measure under 10 inches in height, so they can fit in many spots around the house. Best of all, they don’t require any maintenance other than light dusting from time to time. Sold by Amazon
This lovely artificial lavender wreath is the perfect way to welcome guests to your home. The leaves have a protective UV coating to prevent fading in the sun, so it works well for the front door. You can also hang it on interior walls for a pop of color. Sold by Amazon
Wall decor
Wall26 Blue Forest Tree leaf Framed Canvas Print
This simple rustic artwork is the perfect addition to your kitchen, bedroom, living room or entryway. It’s printed on the canvas with industry-standard high-quality ink to provide a sharp, clear image. You can choose from a natural, black or white frame, too. Sold by Amazon
Stratton Home Decor Farmhouse Chalkboard Wall Decor
This charming wall-mounted chalkboard makes a lovely decoration for a modern farmhouse kitchen. You can use it to keep track of your shopping lists or just write messages to the rest of the family. It’s handmade and arrives ready to hang right out of the box. Sold by Macy’s and Home Depot
Dingdong Art Abstract Geometric Mountains Artwork Landscape Murals
This set of three premium canvases depicts an abstract sunset behind the mountains. The wooden frames are highly durable and have a hook at the back for easy hanging. The ink is also waterproof, so the paintings won’t fade over time. Sold by Amazon
Shelves and storage
Mark One Home Goods Rustic Farmhouse Floating Wood Shelves
These floating shelves are made of real pine wood and feature a rustic finish. Each shelf can hold up to 25 pounds, making them ideal for displaying books, plants, picture frames and more. They also include all the mounting hardware and fasteners, so they’re easy to install. Sold by Amazon
La Jolie Muse Rope Basket Woven Storage Basket
Featuring fun macrame tassels, this basket is ideal for storage anywhere in the house. It has two handles for easy carrying from room to room and even folds when not in use. The pure cotton material is soft and won’t irritate the skin, either. Sold by Amazon
Darvish and Saints Rustic Wooden Decorative Nesting Crates
These storage crates are functional and add a rustic decorative element to any room. The front panels feature a burlap material that provides striking texture, and the low profile design makes it easy to put them away when not in use. Sold by Amazon
Vases and decorative items
This set includes three ceramic vases with a distressed off-white finish. They come in small, medium and large sizes and can fit anywhere from your mantle to a tabletop. They work well as vases for faux flowers, but they also look beautiful when empty. Sold by Amazon
This handmade crochet runner is made of 100% natural cotton and features an off-white and tan striped design. It’s available in two lengths, depending on how large your table is and has tassels at the ends for added visual interest. Sold by Amazon
Lamps and candles
Sweet Water Decor Farmhouse Candle
This soy-scented candle comes in a stoneware jar labeled with the scent. The farmhouse fragrance features notes of orange, apple, cinnamon, vanilla and clove for a warm, inviting aroma that welcomes guests to your home. It can burn for 60 hours or more, too. Sold by Amazon
Rosemary Lane Wood Farmhouse Candlestick Holders
This candlestick set includes three candle holders in varying sizes. They’re made of wood and aluminum and feature a fun rustic finish. They form an ideal grouping for a mantle or console table. Sold by Macy’s
Regency Hill Glenn Farmhouse Rustic Table Lamp
The base of these lamps is made of durable resin that resembles ceramic. They also have a rich terra cotta finish that captures that chic modern farmhouse vibe. The shades have a tapered drum shape that can fit in most spaces, too. Sold by Amazon
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How do you clean a front-load washer?
Front-load washers are energy efficient, quiet and use less water than top-load machines. But like any appliance, they need regular maintenance and cleaning to keep them at their best.
While cleaning the parts of the washer you can see is simple enough, it’s the buildup of dirt and grime in the parts you can’t see that typically causes problems. Learning some easy methods for cleaning your washing machine’s filters, pipes and drum lengthens its life and keeps it functioning as it should.
Why should you clean your front-load washer?
Any appliance that uses water is prone to mold. Even with its built-in drainage, your front-load washer can develop mold due to the warm, damp environment it produces during a washing cycle.
Pair the mold with the dirt and traces of detergent that get left behind after each wash, and it’s not surprising that your washer can develop a bad odor.
But the problem goes beyond an unpleasant smell. Letting grime and mold build up in the recesses of your machine can make it less efficient at cleaning laundry. The debris can clog the mechanisms of your machine over time and reduce its ability to produce hot water or spin properly.
If the problem is left to fester long enough, you may need replacement parts or even an entirely new washer.
How often should you clean a front-load washer?
That depends on how often you use it. Generally, you should do some quick maintenance once a week on its exterior. Deep cleaning that targets the inner mechanisms to keep them clear of bacteria, dirt and mold should be done about once a month.
Steps for cleaning a front-load washer
First, make sure you have cleaning supplies on hand. You’ll need:
- White vinegar
- Baking soda
- A clean cloth
Microfiber cloths are preferable because they pick up more dust and dirt. It’s also a good idea to choose distilled white vinegar in a spray bottle to make the process easier.
Step 1: Wipe down the washer’s outside and door
Spray some vinegar on the door’s inside and outside. Wipe vigorously with a microfiber cloth until all dirt is removed.
Make sure you also spray and clean the rubber seals around the door and at the washer’s opening. You can use a smaller tool such as a toothbrush to get in between any crevices.
Step 2: Clean the washer’s detergent drawer
Open the detergent drawer and remove it. You can typically remove the drawer by holding the handle and lifting upward and outward.
Rinse the drawer thoroughly and use a microfiber cloth sprayed lightly with white vinegar to remove any stubborn debris or congealed detergent. Once clean, replace the drawer in the machine.
Next, add approximately two cups of white vinegar directly into the washer’s detergent dispenser. If your washer has a detergent drawer with separate slots for detergent and fabric softener, distribute the vinegar evenly into each compartment.
Step 3: Clean the washer’s drum
Spray more white vinegar into the washer’s steel drum . Use a microfiber cloth to wipe down the drum’s surface.
Step 4: Run the hottest, longest cycle
With the white vinegar still sitting in the detergent slots, close the machine’s detergent drawer and door. Set your washer to the longest, hottest cycle available.
Step 5: Add some baking soda to the drum
Once the wash cycle has finished, open the washer door. Add approximately half a cup of baking powder into the drum. Now run the washing machine again at a high temperature.
Step 7: Air out the washer
Once the second wash has finished, open the washer’s door and detergent drawer. This lets the machine dry out completely and prevents mold and bacteria from growing in an enclosed, damp environment.
What you need to buy for cleaning a front-load washer
Lucy’s Family Owned Natural Distilled White Vinegar
This vinegar is all natural and at 5% acidity, it’s strong enough to clear dirt and grunge from your front-load washer’s inner mechanisms. It’s ready to use so you don’t have to worry about diluting it with water.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Arm and Hammer Pure Baking Soda
This baking soda can be used for multiple cleaning and cooking purposes, including cleaning your washing machine. The cardboard box is compact but must be stored in a clean, dry spot.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is investigating after a buck was spotted wandering in Hendersonville with a crossbow bolt sticking out of its head.
Photos of the mature buck recently began circulating on social media, prompting a response from the TWRA.
“While this agency doesn’t make a habit of going out and handling every injured animal, this animal was in distress, and we felt like we could make a difference for it,” Barry Cross of the TWRA said.
TWRA wildlife officers located and tranquilize the buck before extracting the bolt and applying medicine, according to a news release. Cross told WKRN the buck only suffered an injury to his nasal cavity.
TWRA officers believe the buck was shot out of season by a would-be poacher. The agency is aware of multiple cases of people hunting out of season each year, but the situations aren’t always as blatant as this one.
“The laws are in place so everybody follows the same rule, they follow the same path, and when it becomes hunting season, everyone has the same opportunity,” Cross said.
The TWRA reminded residents that deer season is not open until August 26 to 28, when licensed hunters can participate in a private-land hunt for antlered deer.
The TWRA would like anyone with information related to this incident to email Sumner County Wildlife Officer Montana Michelson or call the Region II Office at (615) 781-6622. | https://www.wpri.com/news/national/deer-spotted-in-tennessee-with-crossbow-bolt-protruding-from-head-photos-show/ | 2022-08-16T18:32:32Z | wpri.com | control | https://www.wpri.com/news/national/deer-spotted-in-tennessee-with-crossbow-bolt-protruding-from-head-photos-show/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – The owner of a restaurant in Los Angeles is being hailed a hero after security footage captured him chasing down a robber and restraining him until help arrived.
Video of the incident, which has since been shared to Reddit, YouTube and Instagram, shows the attacker sucker-punch an elderly diner at Raffallo’s Pizza in Hollywood and then steal from the victim’s pockets.
“He hit the elderly gentleman right in the face, knocked him over. He took his cell phone, he took his wallet, and then he started running away,” said Tim Ratcliff, the owner of the neighboring Hollywood Shin restaurant.
Video shows Ratcliff, who was sitting nearby, immediately begin to pursue the assailant. He tackles the young man as the victim’s belongings fly into the street.
“He ruined my glasses. They’re destroyed,” said Ratcliff, who took a punch to the head while subduing the attacker.
Ratcliff added that he used some “judo moves” to pin the thief while two women helped gather the victim’s belongings and those belonging to Ratcliff, whose cash spilled out while restraining the man.
“He was actually trying to bite me a whole bunch of times,” Ratcliff said of the man.
One of the women who assisted Ratcliff began kicking the thief, the video shows, after Ratcliff said he warned the assailant to stop biting him. She also went to work aggressively restraining the thief’s loose legs by standing on them.
Ratcliff held the man down for about 10 minutes until police arrived.
The suspect, 28-year-old Michael Austin Dona, was arrested and charged with felony robbery.
The victim, said to be in his 70s, was taken to a hospital. He has since recovered from the incident.
Ratcliff, meanwhile, said he would intervene again if the opportunity arose.
“I would do it again,” he said. “I’m tired of things happening that shouldn’t happen, and the easiest thing I can say is there’s more of us than there are of them. If we team up, then it’s going to be fine.” | https://www.wpri.com/news/national/watch-hollywood-restaurant-owner-tackles-detains-robber-who-punched-patron/ | 2022-08-16T18:33:05Z | wpri.com | control | https://www.wpri.com/news/national/watch-hollywood-restaurant-owner-tackles-detains-robber-who-punched-patron/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Each year, Farmers’ Almanac releases its weather predictions for each season. For its 2022-2023 fall predictions, it’s looking to be a cold and wet season.
Fall officially begins on Thursday, September 22 at 9:04 p.m. This is different than meteorological fall, which begins on September 1. Although this summer was a hot one, Farmers’ Almanac predicts a cooler-than-normal autumn throughout the United States.
For the Northeast, the publication predicts a frigid, wet and snowy fall. The region will have quite a few cloudy, windy, and rainy days.
“That will set the stage for November, which will only be an extension of October’s unsettled weather pattern, except it will be turning colder with some snowflakes predicted,” said Farmers’ Almanac.
As for fall foliage, drought conditions may affect the intensity of fall colors. In Massachusetts, most of the state is under “critical” drought conditions excluding the Berkshires, Cape Cod and the Islands Region.
“Drought is the enemy of a good fall,” said biology professor Howard Neufeld of Appalachian State University in North Carolina. “The trees have to be in a healthy state, not water-stressed, heading into the season.”
For the publication’s 2022-2023 winter forecast, it predicted a cold, snow-filled winter. This upcoming January is looking to be the worst wintery month of all.
Farmers’ Almanac, which published its newest edition on August 15, has provided an extended weather forecast each year since 1818. To read the publication’s nationwide 2022-2023 fall predictions, you can visit the Farmers’ Almanac website. | https://www.wwlp.com/weather/weather-news/farmers-almanac-predicts-a-cooler-than-normal-fall/ | 2022-08-16T18:33:45Z | wwlp.com | control | https://www.wwlp.com/weather/weather-news/farmers-almanac-predicts-a-cooler-than-normal-fall/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Finance Business Partnering & Decision Support department within the Finance Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.
Brief Posting Description
Reporting to the Senior Manager; Finance Business Partnering, Decision Support and Strategic Projects, the individual is key to ensure the business identifies, evaluates, plans, prioritizes and captures in a timely and intelligent manner, key drivers relating to headcount, payroll, operational expenses and capital expenditure for respective division(s).
Job Responsibilities
- To participate in periodic budgeting and reporting cycles to ensure that divisional cost drivers are correctly reflected and captured in the reporting system to avoid subsequent delays to downstream processes or inefficiencies due to incorrect cost capture and reporting.
- To act as the liaison for all commercial finance matters as they relate to but not limited to participation in procurement, working capital matters and financial business case development within the respective divisions
- To support tribes during the quarterly business planning cycle ensuring that the tribes develop relevant OKR’s that drive overall company mission
- To drive simplification and review of finance processes to support an agile organization
- To support in data and analytics that provide key insights into business performance and support decision making
- Keeps track of performance and can articulate on key drivers and risks to performance
- Uses data and analytics to review commercial performance of the units under control and support decision making
- Drive and fully participate in the setting and budgeting of headcount, payroll, overheads and capital expenditure during the various budgeting cycles
- Ensure cost drivers are updated regularly and communicated to the relevant stakeholders.
- Review of cost center reports for the resources division to ensure accuracy of entries made and reasonableness of any accruals and/or provisions included in the reports
- Ensure business model compliance and reinforce internal controls and company policy. Act as the main contact for finance on new business model initiatives related to agile transformation.
- Monthly review of open purchase requisitions (PR’s) and purchase orders (PO’s) raised for the division to confirm status and report accordingly.
- Ensure receipting of goods and services within the ERP system is enforced on a timely and accurate basis to eliminate the need for manual accruals via journals during reporting.
- Reduction of cost center overheads by enhancing efficiency and identifying cost saving opportunities within departments.
- Taking part in any key ERP trainings that are necessary for purposes of effective cost management in the system.
- Taking part in companywide cost saving and process improvement initiatives.
- Review of business cases for divisional projects before implementation and ensure that they are financially sound and aligned to the business strategy.
- Budget controlling and analysis during the budget cycles.
- Work cross functionally and contribute to a collaborative work spirit across the organization promoting the spirit of agile.
- Liaise with procurement to ensure all items to be requisitioned are scheduled and planned for, optimize available discounts, ensure controls and reduce duplication or repeat purchases.
- Continually identify processes that can be automated to create more effective cost capture process and improved financial controls.
- Provide guidance to budget owners and drive budget adherence within the departments.
- Positively influence corporate center performance through effective day-to-day operational and financial support
- Vouch all purchase requests for the division to ensure proper mapping of expenses and ascertain compliance with procurement policies.
Qualifications
- A graduate with a degree in a financial field or closely related
- Recognised accounting and finance qualification (CFA, CPA (K), ACCA, etc.)
- 5-7 years’ experience in a commercial finance unit
- Significant work experience in the telecommunications and or technology industry
- Able to develop and recommend financial operational policies and processes for the business
- In depth knowledge and experience to provide strong financial decision support to the business.
- Able to take a holistic view of the business with a financial focus.
- Understands financial data to provide value-added insights and recommendations.
- Up to date knowledge of best practice in accounting processes and accounting systems.
- Have strong business acumen and highly developed commercial experience
- Experience in strategic decision making
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
- High level experience and skills working with diverse stakeholders
How to Apply | https://kenyan-post.com/2022/08/finance-job-in-kenya-safaricom/ | 2022-08-16T18:37:01Z | afar.com | control | https://kenyan-post.com/2022/08/finance-job-in-kenya-safaricom/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Most Americans know the work of Tadanori Yokoo. His pyrotechnic design (notably posters and books) reflects and transcends the psychedelic ’60s and ’70s. Born in 1936, he is one of Japan’s most internationally recognized avant garde theater design and graphic artists. Yokoo’s early work shows the influence of Push Pin Studio, especially in his explosion of bright colors and fanciful forms.
However, this is not a story about Yokoo, but rather a kindred Japanese artist, coincidentally born in 1936, who is less known to Yokoophiles here in the United States—though I predict not for long. In less than a month, Keiichi Tanaami will get some overdue attention.
A leading figure in the postwar Japanese art scene and progenitor of the Japanese Pop and Superflat movements, 86-year-old Tanaami will premiere an “optically dazzling suite” of new large-scale paintings at the eclectic New York City gallery Venus Over Manhattan. Keiichi Tanaami: Manhattan Universe (Sept. 8–Oct. 8) will be a surefire eye-popper thanks to Tanaami‘s energetic experiments with pictorial form, ignited by the fusion of Japanese and American cultural influences (including references to ’60s psychedelics and underground comics by the likes of Rick Griffin and Victor Moscoso) as well as his signature intensity of color, relentless graphic power, and unique windowed vignettes. The gallery will also present animations and a dozen monumental canvases, providing a taste of the artist’s European museum survey in 2023/2024.
As the gallery notes, “Rising to prominence in the 1960s, Tanaami’s work registered the influence of manga imagery, the Neo-Dada movement in Japan,” and the experience of his childhood during the Second World War. References to the war are a recurring motif in Tanaami’s work, which often features images of air raids, flares, and blasts of white light from the detonation of explosives. His paintings are also deeply influenced by his childhood memories of kamishibai—public theater productions for Japanese children. Tanaami’s work is notable for the manner in which it juxtaposes commercial imagery from Western culture with traditionally Japanese graphic styles, including manga and woodblock printing.
“Exploring the tension between disparate forces, such as the East and the West, violence and innocence, and commercial imagery and high art, Tanaami has emerged as a form-giver for subsequent generations of working artists.”
Tanaami’s work for this exhibition is not, however, entirely this explosion of pop, but includes a completely different, if ironic, direction in his current output. During COVID, as he writes in the gallery’s materials: “I spent my days idly. … I was overcome by the feeling that I had to do something.” Tanaami became extremely fond of making reproductions of Picasso’s 1943 painting Mother and Child (Mère et enfant).
“I feel that the simple process of copying colors and shapes with no need to engage in any form of trial or error is similar to the practice of sutra copying that I once had the opportunity to experience. I was surprised that painting solely as a means to find one’s peace of mind, with no fixed intentions, deadlines, or plans for exhibition, would lead to such mindful satisfaction. This delightful period is still ongoing, and today I again find myself obsessing over Picasso, all the while setting aside the projects I have been asked to work on.” The result is as though a totally different artist painted these exciting homages. | https://www.printmag.com/daily-heller/the-daily-heller-a-japanese-surprise/ | 2022-08-16T18:38:56Z | printmag.com | control | https://www.printmag.com/daily-heller/the-daily-heller-a-japanese-surprise/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
PRINTCast: The PRINT Podcast Studio is a curated collection of cutting-edge podcasts we love about design, creativity, branding, books, and further subjects afield. Inside Front Cover is a show hosted by Sam Aquillano about the design process behind creating the cover for his forthcoming book about launching and growing Design Museum Everywhere.
This week on Inside Front Cover, the design team asks, “Who is this book for?” Host Sam Aquillano visits Proportion Design’s office to talk about audience profiles for the book. The design team has studied the competition and learned Sam’s goals for the book; now, they’re sharing their take on a high-level composite that embodies the audience segment as a whole. They call the segment the Creative Biz-Curious:
We are steeped in the creative economy, artists, makers, designers, musicians, looking to push the next big idea. Though we’re go-getters and resourceful, we don’t necessarily have the business acumen to feel comfortable starting or growing our venture. We’re adventurous, but not reckless. Resolute in our drive, but not unwavering. We are Creative Biz-Curious.
Proportion Design Co-Founders Blake Goodwin and Paul Reiss go on to share three audience personas to help focus the design work through the rest of the process— the Ambitious Architect, the Excited Educator, and the Marketing Mavin (see more below). And they show brands and visuals these personas may identify with to help align the audience segment to upcoming creative directions.
Sam and the team also brainstorm titles for his book, which Sam shares with his wife Nicole to get her candid feedback.
Listen in the player above or check it out on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Catch up with Episode 1, Episode 2, and Episode 3. | https://www.printmag.com/printcast/inside-front-cover-episode-4-audience-personas/ | 2022-08-16T18:38:58Z | printmag.com | control | https://www.printmag.com/printcast/inside-front-cover-episode-4-audience-personas/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Debbie Millman has an ongoing project at PRINT titled “What Matters.” This is an effort to understand the interior life of artists, designers, and creative thinkers. This facet of the project is a request of each invited respondent to answer ten identical questions and submit a nonprofessional photograph.
Allan Chochinov is the founding chair of the MFA in Products of Design at the School of Visual Arts in New York City, a partner of Core77, and a lifelong advocate for the power of design.
What is the thing you like doing most in the world?
I love hobbies, and I adore learning how to do things with my hands. That’s my thing: from playing musical instruments, to studying calligraphy, to tatting lace, to every form of fine art, to coin magic, to Rubik’s Cubing, to a ton of other pursuits, I just love doing things that don’t matter and are done solely for their own sake. I think it’s because so much of my life is involved in design and problem solving that I relish opportunities that have no strategic objective whatsoever. It is a unique human gratification to learn how to do things with your hands (author and neurologist Frank Wilson argues that “the hand and the brain evolved together”), and in our productivity-obsessed culture, it seems an almost protest to spend time on something that has no greater goal than the joy of luxuriating in the activity itself. (Okay, well, if I crochet something, for example, then the goal is to finish the “thing”— but any true hobbyist will tell you that the completed project’s gratifications are short-lived; when you’re done with a project, all you’re really excited about is starting the next one.
What is the first memory you have of being creative?
As a child, I was always taking things apart and putting them back together again. I have a distinct memory of taking apart a built-in stereo in my house. I also have a distinct memory of not exactly being able to put it back together. So yes— the full monty of the creation/destruction dichotomy.
What is your biggest regret?
I think it’s ridiculous when people say that they have no regrets— of course I do— but I’ve had a really lucky run in this life, and wouldn’t want to push it by rewriting its decision tree. A new friend of mine, Sara Hendren, recently remarked that, “at a certain age, some roads are closed to us,” and I don’t think I’ve gotten over that; it really did dry the ink for me on the determinism in our lives’ journeys. Our experiences are what make us— and perhaps, particularly, it may be our mistakes that make us— so I am what I am. Now, blaming myself for anything and everything that goes wrong around me (and earning a PhD in the self-attacking arts)? Well, that’s a different story. So I guess I have no “biggest life regret”— just small, hourly ones.
How have you gotten over heartbreak?
I’ve certainly had my heart broken in the past, but not on the epic scale of tragedy (see “lucky” and “good run” above). That said, I feel heartbreak almost constantly from an existential perspective. The cruelty and maleficence of humans-in-groups guts me, and the rising indicator dials of dire circumstance in the world right now will challenge the hearts of any reasonably sentient person. Roxane [Gay] recently said that “the problems our world is facing are indeed overwhelming, but they are not the whole of our world.” (And then, later, “the best parts of life are so inexpressibly glorious.”) I’ll be taking that one to the bank for a while.
What makes you cry?
Depression. Anxiety. The sappiest of Hollywood movies. Particularly on planes. (Which is proven out by science; it’s physiological. Specifically, the high altitude and cabin pressure reduces oxygen in the cabin, which causes dehydration. Dehydration is associated with a flurry of symptoms, including mood disturbances and fatigue, both of which can make a person more likely to feel sad or become tearful.)
How long does the pride and joy of accomplishing something last for you?
Whoa! I did not see this question coming up when I answered it inadvertently in question #1! So, again, not long at all. But I think this is true for most people in the creative arts. It’s always really about what’s coming up. Every time I hear a novelist answer the “What’s your favorite book you’ve written?” question with the “My next one” answer, I smile.
Do you believe in an afterlife, and if so, what does that look like to you?
Oh god, no. But wouldn’t it be nice to?
What do you hate most about yourself?
I wish I had a better sense of direction. It sounds like a silly thing, but having a poor sense of direction is a really frustrating (and sometimes very terrifying) thing. It’s also something that I cannot work on, or improve upon. (It’s way past “well, you just need to pay better attention when you’re walking or driving around.”) I pride myself on never giving up on things, but this is a fight I lost a long time ago.
What do you love most about yourself?
I love that I’m someone being asked to participate in this questionnaire! (An easy out, I know.) Okay, well, I love that I am loyal. I also like that I am ultra productive, persistent, and seldom take no for an answer. This last trait, of course, can be less than charming to others, depending on what I’m asking for.
What is your absolute favorite meal?
Three answers here (sorry), and all the absolutely most prosaic of dishes imaginable: Number one would be spaghetti & meatballs. Number two would be rye toast with butter. Number three is really the opinion of my wife Victoria Brown, who often says of me, “Allan? That guy likes a good club sandwich.” It is actually very rare that I order a club sandwich, in fact, but I am certainly charmed by them. I would like to be known for something, so it may as well be that. | https://www.printmag.com/uncategorized/what-matters-to-allan-chochinov/ | 2022-08-16T18:39:02Z | printmag.com | control | https://www.printmag.com/uncategorized/what-matters-to-allan-chochinov/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Lidl supermarket in Leith to close until winter as refurbishment begins
Lidl’s store at the Newkirkgate Shopping Centre in Leith is closing for three months as it undergoes a major refurbishment.
The works start from Saturday (August 20) and the store is scheduled to reopen this winter.
A Lidl spokesperson has said it will feature new interiors, “providing customers with an enhanced shopping experience”.
The store will also gain wider and more accessible aisles to allow improved access for all customers.
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Lidl GB’s Regional Head of Property, Gordon Rafferty, commented: “We are committed to delivering outstanding shopping experiences for Lidl customers and are very excited about the improvements we have planned for the store.
“We would also like to say thank you to our customers for their cooperation and understanding while the refurbishment is underway.”
The modernisation forms part of the company’s ongoing £1.3bn expansion and regeneration plans across Great Britain. | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/business/consumer/lidl-supermarket-in-leith-to-close-until-winter-as-refurbishment-begins-3807885 | 2022-08-16T18:39:16Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/business/consumer/lidl-supermarket-in-leith-to-close-until-winter-as-refurbishment-begins-3807885 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Beloved London Road Clock returns to Edinburgh street after 15-year absence
The historic London Road clock has returned to Edinburgh’s streets, assuming a new permanent home in Leith after being in storage for 15 years.
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The clock was placed at its new site at Elm Row this morning as part of the Trams to Newhaven project, with the heritage timepiece looking better than ever following a full restoration.
The clock was able to be transferred to its new location this morning by the Trams to Newhaven team following the completion of construction works between Montgomery Street/Annandale Street and Pilrig Street last month.
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Transport and environment convener, Cllr Scott Arthur, said the Trams to Newhaven project will not only deliver a “a sustainable, high-capacity travel option” but it is also “making real improvements to public spaces along the way.”
Cllr Arthur added: “I’m sure the return of the London Road clock will be welcome news to many, and thanks to its full restoration it will add a striking finishing touch to the area’s transformation.
“It has a rich history, and I’m sure its face has witnessed many amazing scenes in Edinburgh.”
The landmark clock is a well-travelled ornament within the Capital.
It began life on Waverley Bridge in 1857, moved to the West End outside Maule’s department store in 1896, before eventually relocating to the roundabout on London Road in 1955.
The beautiful pillar clock was removed from London Road in 2007 during the original tram project, but is now back on the street and expected to be operational in the coming days.
During the clock’s 15-year sabbatical, specialist clockmakers, Smith of Derby, carefully restored the clock, rejuvenating the well-known clock as part of improvements to the public space at Elm Row.
Works to the clock included, dismantling, priming and repainting all parts, hand painting ornate features in gold and repairing the Coat of Arms of Edinburgh and casting a new deer from aluminium.
John Lawson, city archaeologist, said: “It has been a fascinating to work with Smith of Derby in restoring this iconic clock back to its original condition and with a new striking paint scheme reflecting what we believe to be close to its origin Victorian look.”
Mr Lawson said that restoration of the famous clock has “proved more complex than first thought.”
He said: “What was thought to be a simple iron casting in four parts has been revealed by Smith’s conservation work to be a more intricate design, with individual detailed castings added separately to the main column.”
Mr Lawson added: “Along with the Elm Row pigeons, the restoration of the historic London Road clock we hope will be enjoyed by all and add to the area’s history.”
It is hoped that the eight bronze pigeon sculptures, that former transport convener Lesley Macinnes previously described as “a little piece of Leith Walk history,” will return to Elm Row this autumn.
As part of the tram project, several other monuments and public artwork pieces have been refurbished and replaced, including the Robert Burns statute at Bernard Street, which was restored and unveiled earlier this year.
A spokesperson for the City of Edinburgh Council advised that 93 percent of track slab has been laid and all the necessary utility diversions have been carried out. In addition, the main construction work to new tram stops at Constitution Street, McDonald Road, Ocean Terminal and Foot of the Walk are now complete. | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/heritage-and-retro/heritage/beloved-london-road-clock-returns-to-edinburgh-street-after-15-year-absence-3807574 | 2022-08-16T18:40:03Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/heritage-and-retro/heritage/beloved-london-road-clock-returns-to-edinburgh-street-after-15-year-absence-3807574 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
More than 530 posters from films including 1980 release Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and Goldfinger, the third instalment in the James Bond franchise, will be available to bid for.
The auction, which will be held by film and TV entertainment memorabilia company Propstore, will take place on September 15 and will also include posters from a number of classic horror films.
Posters from 1956 sci-fi film Forbidden Planet and 1958 horror Attack Of The 50ft Woman are estimated to sell for between £5,000 and £7,000 .
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A rare Frankenstein Meets The Wolf Man poster is also expected to fetch £4,000 to £6,000.
Propstore chief executive Stephen Lane said: “ust a few of the auction highlights include an incredible array of Star Wars posters, as well as rare lots from sci-fi and horror classics.
“The auction will be back again live and we expect to see some awesome results.”
Content from the official archive of British illustrator and cinema poster artist Tom Chantrell, who was responsible for posters for the Carry On film series and the UK release of Star Wars, will also be up for sale.
Included in the lots will be a UK poster from 1977’s Star Wars: A New Hope, which is estimated to fetch between £3,000 and £5,000.
To coincide with the 60th anniversary of James Bond, a UK poster will be on sale from 1964 movie Goldfinger, with an estimated price of £4,000 to £6,000.
The live auction takes place on September 15. | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/heritage-and-retro/heritage/star-wars-and-james-bond-classic-film-posters-up-for-auction-3806951 | 2022-08-16T18:40:10Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/heritage-and-retro/heritage/star-wars-and-james-bond-classic-film-posters-up-for-auction-3806951 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
30-year-old shot and seriously wounded in Gresham
CHICAGO - A man was shot and seriously wounded Tuesday morning in the Gresham neighborhood.
The 30-year-old was outside around 10:30 a.m. in the 8500 block of South Loomis Street when he was shot in the arm and leg, according to Chicago police.
He was transported to Advocate Christ Medical Center where he was listed in "serious but stable" condition, police said.
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No one is in custody as Area Two detectives investigate.
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FBI Mar-a-Lago search: DOJ opposes unsealing affidavit for warrant
The Justice Department on Monday rebuffed efforts to make public the affidavit supporting the search warrant for former President Donald Trump’s estate in Florida, saying the investigation "implicates highly classified material" and the document contains sensitive information about witnesses.
The government’s opposition came in response to court filings by several news organizations, including The Associated Press, seeking to unseal the underlying affidavit the Justice Department submitted when it asked for the warrant to search Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate earlier this month.
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The court filing — from Juan Antonio Gonzalez, the U.S. attorney in Miami, and Jay Bratt, a top Justice Department national security official — argues that making the affidavit public would "cause significant and irreparable damage to this ongoing criminal investigation."
The document, the prosecutors say, details "highly sensitive information about witnesses," including people who have been interviewed by the government, and contains confidential grand jury information.
The government told a federal magistrate judge that prosecutors believe some additional records, including the cover sheet for the warrant and the government’s request to seal the documents, should now be made public.
A property receipt unsealed Friday showed the FBI seized 11 sets of classified documents, with some not only marked top secret but also "sensitive compartmented information," a special category meant to protect the nation’s most important secrets that if revealed publicly could cause "exceptionally grave" damage to U.S. interests. The court records did not provide specific details about information the documents might contain.
The Justice Department acknowledged Monday that its ongoing criminal investigation "implicates highly classified material."
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The search warrant, also unsealed Friday, said federal agents were investigating potential violations of three different federal laws, including one that governs gathering, transmitting or losing defense information under the Espionage Act. The other statutes address the concealment, mutilation or removal of records and the destruction, alteration or falsification of records in federal investigations.
The Mar-a-Lago search warrant, carried out last Monday, was part of an ongoing Justice Department investigation into the discovery of classified White House records recovered from Trump’s home earlier this year. The National Archives had asked the department to investigate after saying 15 boxes of records it retrieved from the estate included classified records.
It remains unclear whether the Justice Department moved forward with the warrant simply as a means to retrieve the records or as part of a wider criminal investigation or an attempt to prosecute the former president. Multiple federal laws govern the handling of classified information, with both criminal and civil penalties, as well as presidential records.
But the Justice Department, in its filing Monday, argued that its investigation is active and ongoing and that releasing additional information could not only compromise the probe but also subject witnesses to threats or deter others from coming forward to cooperate with prosecutors.
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Suspected robbers crash car, shoot at officers in Wilmette
WILMETTE, Ill. - A group of armed robbers flipped a stolen vehicle while trying to evade police early Tuesday in north suburban Wilmette.
Wilmette police said two armed men robbed a 63-year-old walking on a sidewalk in the 400 block of Central Avenue around 5:16 a.m. The suspects displayed a handgun and took the victim's cell phone, car keys and identification, police said.
The pair then fled along with a third male in a vehicle that was reported stolen from Winnetka on Sunday, officials said.
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Wilmette officers located the vehicle minutes after the robbery, and attempted a traffic stop near 10th Street and Central Avenue, police said. The driver fled north on 10th Street, but rolled the vehicle off the roadway and into a parking lot at 1630 Sheridan Road.
As officers approached the vehicle, one of the suspects fired a gunshot through the windshield. No one was struck, and Wilmette police said officers did not return fire.
With support from Kenilworth and Winnetka police, officers approached the vehicle a second time and took all three men into custody.
Officers recovered two semi-automatic handguns as well as the victim's belongings from inside the vehicle, police said.
One of the suspects was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries as a result of the crash, according to officials.
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East Lothian crime: Work van dumped in West Harbour at Cockenzie
An East Lothian workman had a nasty shock at the weekend when his van was found dumped in the local harbour.
The white van with a yellow light on the roof was spotted half-submerged around 6am on Saturday morning in the West Harbour at Cockenzie in East Lothian.
The motor’s watery fate is claimed on social media to have been due to a youth taking the keys and crashing it while the owner was out fishing.
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Police Scotland has launched an investigation into the incident and a spokesperson said: “Officers were made aware of a van in the water at Cockenzie Harbour around 6.40am on Saturday August 13.
“The van has been recovered from the water and enquiries are ongoing.”
Locals were quick to take to social media to offer sympathy to the owner of the van while some have managed to see the funny side of the incident.
One resident posted: “That poor guy went out fishing on his boat the other day and left his van parked on the harbour.
“One of the kids that were jumping in off the harbour wall jumped in and reversed it back and crashed it into the post and ran away lucky he wasn’t in it when this happened.
“I seen them crashing it and running but never seen who done that.”
A second said: “If it genuinely was the kids who caused this, then someone should be made to pay. That van will be a write-off now, and his insurance may not cover it. Hopefully it does though.”
But a third added: “ The lengths folk will go to avoid a parking ticket.”
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WTI crude oil roses as high as $90.65 today but with an Iran nuclear deal now looking more likely, it crumbeld to $86.17. That's the lowest since January.
Yet the loonie is higher today and much stronger than its commodity cousins in Australia and New Zealand. To be fair, some of that is catch-up from CAD underperformance but it's unusual to see the loonie at the top of the FX leaderboard on a day with oil down nearly 4%.
Part of the answer lies in natural gas. Henry Hub is up 7% today in part due to a German denial about shutting down nuclear. But gas has rediscovered some momentum and at $9.32 this would be a new high close for the cycle.
Combine that with the strong mood for risk assets and the loonie has shrugged off the oil drop.
USD/CAD is down 73 pips on the day to 1.2832. That's in the middle of the recent range but at the 61.8% retracement of Monday's gain.
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Stewart Polson, 69, targeted youngsters for repeated indecent assaults for more than a decade at addresses in Edinburgh for his own gratification before going on to commit further sex crimes.
His former partner David Sinclair, 63, who also joined him in some of the abuse against two girls was jailed for 45 months.
A judge told Polson at the High Court in Edinburgh: "Because of the gravity of the crimes a custodial sentence is the only appropriate disposal in your case."
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Judge Fiona Tait said that in statements provided by two of the victims they had spoken about the destruction of their childhoods.
She told Polson: "You maintain your denial of the commission of these offences and show no remorse for your conduct."
The judge said victims had shown "considerable courage" to come forward and give evidence against him.
Polson, a prisoner, had denied a string of charges during an earlier trial but was found guilty of nine crimes, including indecent conduct, indecent assault and rape.
The bulk of his offending took place between 1976 and 1989 at houses in the Edinburgh area and was against two girls and a boy.
One girl was targeted from the age of six and the other was aged eight when the abuse began. The second child was subjected to a rape ordeal by Polson.
But Polson, who previous convictions for violent and sexual crime, went on to indecently assault a further girl, then aged seven, at a house in a Stirlingshire village in 1993 before sexually assaulting another 12-year-old girl at an address in Kilmarnock, in Ayrshire.
Sinclair, formerly of Abbey Street, in Edinburgh, took part in the abuse of two of the girls in the 1980s in Edinburgh. He had denied a single charge of indecent assault committed on various occasions but was found guilty.
The judge told the first offender: "This was a crime of considerable gravity and it will have had a substantial impact on each of the two complainers."
Polson told the court that he had met Sinclair at the Laughing Duck pub, which he described as a gay bar, in the city in 1983 and they became a couple for a time.
He claimed that he was living in Bournemouth, in England, at the time of some of the offending and said: "None of the allegations are true at all."
Both men were placed on the Sex Offenders' Register indefinitely.
Following the case, Detective Inspector Jonny Wright, who led the investigation, praised the pair’s victims.
He said: “Stewart Polson and David Sinclair abused children together, whilst Polson himself targeted children over the course of four decades across Scotland.
“Thanks to the courage of their survivors in reporting the attacks against them, we were able to build a significant case against both men that ultimately resulted in their convictions in court.
“Their prison sentences should send a clear message that that there is no time limit on when you can report sexual abuse. We will always conduct a thorough investigation, no matter how long ago the incidents occurred and we will do all we can to bring perpetrators of such offences to justice.” | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/crime/edinburgh-crime-capital-couple-met-in-city-pub-and-went-on-to-abuse-children-3806936 | 2022-08-16T18:42:00Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/crime/edinburgh-crime-capital-couple-met-in-city-pub-and-went-on-to-abuse-children-3806936 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Credit Agricole CIB Research discusses its expectations for tonight's RBNZ policy meeting, which is scheduled for 0300 GMT
"The RBNZ is widely expected to raise its OCR by 50bp to 3% on Wednesday, which would take monetary policy into restrictive territory. The focus for the market will be the central bank’s MPS and its projections for the peak in the OCR, where the RBNZ could signal a lower and earlier peak than it forecast back in May," CACIB notes.
"In May, the RBNZ forecast a peak in the OCR of 3.75-4% running from Q2 2023 to Q2 2024. The rates market has similarly priced in a peak in the OCR a little above 4%. The downside risk for the NZD is that the RBNZ forecasts a lower peak in the OCR of around 3.5-3.75%, which will come later this year following two 25bp rate hikes and last for a shorter period than the year forecast by the central bank back in May," CACIB adds.
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Jerry Sadowitz show cancelled - our views online:
A Fringe show by controversial comedian Jerry Sadowitz has been cancelled by venue bosses after complaints.
Sadowitz had been due to play two nights at The Pleasance at Edinburgh International Conference Centre on Friday and Saturday.
Alastair Browne: If you don't like a show, big deal. There's no need to whine like a nursery school kid and get shows banned. I've been to Fringe shows that I don't like. I generally just put up with it until the end, but if it was that bad I'd walk out and that would be the end of the matter.
Scotty Malotty: Sadowitz will have the last laugh as this will have generated publicity leading to increased ticket sales for his upcoming tour, where open-minded comedy fans will come out to see him. I wasn’t planning on seeing him this year but I’ll go and see him again at a different venue on the back of this to support him and freedom of comedic expression.
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Euan Cunningham: I think they’ve lost sight of what the Fringe is all about. And it’s not as though this guy is not preceded by his reputation.
John McCafferty: To pull the plug on a show when one man and his dog turn up is fair enough. Let the public decide, not the organisers. Censorship at this level is the start of a slippery slope.
Dean Thomson: Didn’t the people in charge of the Pleasance not do their due diligence on Jerry? If the kids can’t take his stage routine then they can leave his shows and go and watch the likes of right-on friendly “comedians” (I use the term loosely) like Nish Kumar, Sara Pascoe, Sue Perkins and co.
Anna Mosspaul: I thought the Fringe, and particularly the comedians that it attracts, are supposed to be edgy, walk a fine line, and sometimes offend. Anodyne comedy entertains no-one.
Morag Clark: I wouldn't pay a penny for this man's so-called comedy but that's my choice and every consenting adult in the audience knows beforehand what to expect. I'm assuming that's why they are there. If not they're too naive to be let out of the house. The venue should not be censoring or nannying.
Gus Stewart: Has [Pleasance Theatre Trust director Anthony] Alderson been in hiding these last 30 years or does he not understand the true nature of the Fringe ? A show which is correctly advertised and featuring someone who is always fairly controversial should never have been booked by him if he is offended. I am sure many others would host his show. Sadowitz is not everyone's cup of tea, but who is?
Clive Fox: Saw him years ago and enjoyed it. Comedy is supposed to sometimes be challenging and I really doubt anyone going would be totally unaware as his shows come with a “some people may be offended” warning.
Sharon Rankin: Just don't go to his show if you are easily offended. Why do these people like to ruin everyone's fun?
George Joe: Cancelling this show is totally inconsistent with the Fringe being founded upon and still professing to be the most liberal arts stage in the world.
Russell Brand: There is a simple solution. If you do not like his material, do noy go! Simple. For everyone else, enjoy it while you still can.
Ken Buchanan statue unveiled
The unveiling of a statue to celebrate the career of one of Scottish boxing legend Ken Buchanan has been warmly welcomed by fans. Hundreds turned out to hail the sporting icon.
Barbara Stuart: Not before time. He’s a true living legend and I never missed one of his fights. There will never be another brilliant boxer like Ken again. This statue is well deserved.
Norrie Forgan: Pound for pound he was one of the best ever.
Tam Carr: Remember Ken coming to our flat in Leith Walk to collect the tartan shorts and dressing gowns my mum made for him. I was in awe of him then as I am now. Huge respect for him. Mum still has a pair of his shorts.
Trefor Williams: The unveiling ceremony was a great day for Ken and the city of Edinburgh. Well done and thanks to all concerned. Long overdue.
Chris Buick: He was the only man Roberto Duran was not sure about fighting. Well done Ken. One of my boyhood heroes and right here on my home ground.
Mark Ward: Well done Ken. It would be good to see the same with Sean Connery up at Fountainbridge.
Kenny Dickson: Ken’s a credit to Edinburgh, Scotland and the world of boxing.
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Edinburgh’s first female-centric bookshop celebrates first anniversary by doubling in size
Edinburgh’s first female-centric bookstore has proved to be a huge hit since opening its doors last summer. So much so, in fact, Rare Birds Books has now announced plans to double its size in celebration of its first anniversary.
Since opening in August 2021, the store at Raeburn Place in Stockbridge has sold over 18,000 books, one-thousand tote bags and hundreds of their beloved ‘Book Smells’ candles, which offer the perfect aroma to pair with your favourite tome.
Clearly delighted with a successful first year, shop owner Rachel Wood says: “In the last year, the shop has become a staple in the community, hosting many events including a Tarot Reading workshop, a Make Friends Mixer, author events and even a wedding.
“Thanks to this incredible support from our customers, we are now at a stage where we are able to extend the bookshop even further.”
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Celebrating its Edinburgh roots, the store’s bestseller is currently Luckenbooth, by local author Jenni Fagan. This is followed in popularity by some of the year’s biggest hits – including The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid, How to Kill Your Family by Bella Mackie, and Where the Crawdads Sing by Della Owens.
Non-fiction books have also been flying off the shelves, pre-empting the need for the soon-to-open new section of the store.
Wood says: “The demand has been so strong for non-fiction we’re so excited to announce that we’re officially launching this new space in store from Saturday (August 20).
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Jorge Grant on leaving his comfort zone; European appeal of Hearts; and his Nottingham Forest and Des Walker connections
After coming through the academy system and making his professional debut at Nottingham Forest, Jorge Grant has heard all about about big European nights.
Ahead of his first personal experience of European competition this week, the 27-year-old midfielder expressed his hope that similarities between the City Ground and Tynecastle Park can help Hearts make a mark on the continental big stage.
The Tynecastle club’s Europa League play-off tie against Swiss champions FC Zurich is one of the main reasons Grant decided to pass up opportunities to play in England’s third tier this season in favour of a switch to Edinburgh from Peterborough United this summer.
"When I was making the decision, I could have gone back to League One and done the same thing that I've done for the whole of my career,” he explained. “This opportunity was something that is completely different. It was a step out of my comfort zone, playing in Europe and playing in the SPFL. I'm delighted with my decision. I've found it good, very easy to settle. All the lads have been great.”
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He has made a decent start, getting off the mark with a poacher’s goal against Dundee United on Sunday and collecting the sponsor’s man-of-the-match award after his display in central midfield alongside Cammy Devlin and latterly in a more advanced role. It was a performance that puts him in with a chance of a starting place ahead of Liam Boyce for the first leg in St Gallen – if Robbie Neilson opts for a slightly more conservative team.
Whether he’s in the first XI or on the bench, Grant will be ready. He is too young to remember Forest reaching the quarter-finals of the Uefa Cup in 1995/96, their last foray into Europe. But he has heard enough about European football from his connections with former Forrest stalwarts Des Walker and Steve Chettle to know that they are matches to savour.
Progressing through the academy at a club famed for winning back-to-back European Cups under Brian Clough in 1979 and 1980, Grant couldn’t avoid the memories. European success stories are simply part of the furniture at Forest. They haven’t played in Europe since defeating Malmo, Auxerre and Lyon before being knocked out in the last eight of the Uefa Cup by Bayern Munich in that 1995/96 campaign. But memories at the City Ground don’t fade and there will be Forest fans who are dreaming of those heady days again after promotion back to the Premier League.
“That club has got so much history and you can tell that from the fans’ passion,” explained Grant, who made 20 appearances for the club in the Championship after breaking through but was unable to establish himself. “When I was there they were nowhere near that, but obviously they have gone on to do well, which is good for them.
“I know actually a few people who used to play in Europe [for Forest]. I know Des Walker. I know both his sons. I know Steve Chettle and his son, so I know about those European nights at Forest. To have some of those up here would be great.”
Walker actually never played in Europe for Forest because of a ban on English clubs following the Heysel Stadium disaster, but he did play in seven cup finals for them at Wembley, winning five. He played 59 times for England, including every game in the 1990 World Cup when they reached the semi-final. He had seven seasons of top-tier football with Sheffield Wednesday to add to nine at Forest and one with Sampdoria. Plenty of experience for Grant to tap into then, even though advice wasn’t forthcoming.
"Des Walker's son, Tyler, he was two years below me at Forest,” he explained. “When I made my debut it was at a similar time to him and we grew up through the system with each other. He and his brother are godfather to my son, so that's how close we are with his family. Both his sons want to come up and he loves golf as well, so he would be all over a trip to Edinburgh.”
"With Des, he always tried to stay out of [giving advice]. With his sons as well, he never wanted to be a burden on them. Because he's such a big name, he wanted them to make a name for themselves. He always tried to stay away from it, but he's given me the odd bit here and there. His son and that, they all speak to me. I've not been back to Nottingham since I moved up. It'll be nice to see him when I go back.
“There's a few crazy tales in there, he's a really nice guy. He spoke about memories and so did Steve Chettle. He was one of my coaches at Forest and was fantastic with me, talking about the stages he has played on and the experiences he has had – Europe being one of them.”
Chettle was at Forest during the European campaign in 1995/96 and perhaps relayed tales of how the roar of the compact City Ground crowd acted like a 12th man. Grant has played there and feels the similarities with Tynecastle Park.
"It's very similar to Forest, when I was there as a young player,” he added. “When the crowd is with you, it's a top atmosphere. Both that I've had in the league have been really good and enjoyable. You can tell it's a massive advantage having the crowd in a stadium like this. If we can go to Zurich and get a good result ... anything can happen at Tynecastle.”
Grant is looking forward to welcoming more members of his own family to experience it for themselves and watch him don the maroon shirt. "My missus and son have been up and hopefully my mum and dad are coming up not next week, but the following week, with nan and grandad, so it will be nice for them to see me play.
“It’s perhaps a shame they didn’t see him on Sunday, when he made a big impact on the game and popped up to score his first Hearts goal after the Dundee United goalkeeper spilled Michael Smith’s left-foot shot. Grant hopes there is many more to come but is mindful that he can’t rest on his laurels. Manager Robbie Neilson won't allow that from him or anyone else.
"It's nice to get off the mark,” he added. “I was hoping to get it as early as possible. Hopefully I can get some more now.
“At times we could have been better on the ball – sometimes we were sloppy in possession. We came in at half time and he told us in no uncertain terms that it needs to be better. We came out and it was a little bit better but there is still lots and lots to improve upon.” | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/jorge-grant-on-leaving-his-comfort-zone-european-appeal-of-hearts-and-his-nottingham-forest-and-des-walker-connections-3807373 | 2022-08-16T18:45:44Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/jorge-grant-on-leaving-his-comfort-zone-european-appeal-of-hearts-and-his-nottingham-forest-and-des-walker-connections-3807373 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Alexander McCall Smith reveals the return of 44 Scotland Street to the pages of The Scotsman
Alexander McCall Smith, the best-selling Edinburgh author behind the world's longest-running serial novel, has revealed it will be returning to the pages of The Scotsman within weeks.
The author said he had managed to finish writing a 44 Scotland Street story for the first time before its daily serialisation in The Scotsman gets underway.
Speaking at the Edinburgh International Book Festival, McCall Smith confirmed the return of his tales of life in Edinburgh’s New Town as he disclosed he has turned his hand to spy stories for the first time.
Among the characters he will be writing about is Donald Maclean, the British diplomat with Hebridean roots who became Society Russia's most effective agent and Stalin's star spy.
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Part of the inspiration for 44 Scotland Street was Tales of the City, a series of novels by American author Armistead Maupin, which was serialised in the San Francisco Chronicle.
McCall Smith’s first story in the series, which is based on the residents of a fictional building in the real-life street, was launched in The Scotsman in January 2004.
The books, which follow the travails of Bertie, Irene, Domenica, Bruce, Angus and Big Lou, have developed a worldwide following, particularly in India, Australia and America, with fans flocking to the New Town to get a glimpse of the street where much of the action unfolds.
The new story, The Enigma of Garlic, which is expected to begin in The Scotsman by the end of this month, will see residents of Scotland Street gearing up for “the most anticipated event of the decade” – the wedding of Big Lou and Fat Bob.
McCall Smith said: “44 Scotland Street is one of my favourite series – I love writing it. I write a Scotland Street book a year.
“It is usually published as I write it, but on this occasion for the first time ever I have actually just finished it. I actually finished it yesterday.
“It’s set right on my doorstep and I’m very fond of all the characters. I love sitting down with them.
“It’s become a place of pilgrimage, although people do get very puzzled when they look for 44 Scotland Street because it doesn’t actually exist.
”Scotland Street has got a really lovely feel. It’s one of those really attractive streets where, because it’s so wide, you almost feel as if you’re in a courtyard. Other people are watching out for you.”
McCall, who read a new poem, The Principles of Espionage, said: “I do like a good spy story. In fact I’ve written a collection, The Private Life of Spies, which will come next year and is based on some real spies. I’m very excited about it.”
McCall Smith recalled his early success with his No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency books.
He said: “It was initially published in Scotland with just 1,500 copies of the first edition. They decided they had to do a reprint. I was absolutely astonished. They said they were going to do another 500 copies. I told them ‘steady on, don’t get carried away’.
"I wrote four of those books before anything really happened with them. It was only when they were imported into bookstores into the United States that people suddenly began to write and talk about them. That’s when they took off.” | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/alexander-mccall-smith-reveals-the-return-of-44-scotland-street-to-the-pages-of-the-scotsman-3808361 | 2022-08-16T18:46:04Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/alexander-mccall-smith-reveals-the-return-of-44-scotland-street-to-the-pages-of-the-scotsman-3808361 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Shares of Bed Bath & Beyond surged 60% to a near five-month high in volatile trading on Tuesday, as retail investors continued to drive up the highly shorted stock’s price.
Bed Bath & Beyond, which has 50.7% of its public free float in short position, has triggered a short squeeze signal, according to analytics firm Ortex.
A short squeeze occurs when a surge in price of an asset forces bearish investors to buy back shares at a higher price to limit losses, in turn driving demand and pushing the price even higher.
The home furnishing company’s shares were the most traded on brokerage Fidelity’s platform, indicating interest from individual investors.
The stock rose as much as 78.8% to $28.60 during the session and trading was halted multiple times for volatility. About 189 million shares changed hands by midday, more than six times the firm’s 30-day moving average volume.
The stock is up 440% so far this month in a rally that evocative of eye-watering gains in shares of GameStop and AMC Entertainment early last year that hurt hedge funds that had bet against the stock.
Bed Bath & Beyond opened lower after B. Riley downgraded the stock to “sell,” saying the shares are trading at “unrealistic valuations.”
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Girl Scouts roll out a new cookie flavor
Published: Aug. 16, 2022 at 2:28 PM EDT|Updated: 23 minutes ago
(CNN) - The Girl Scouts revealed the latest cookie in their lineup, the Raspberry Rally.
Raspberry Rally is described as a sister cookie to Thin Mints.
The cookie infused with raspberry flavor of mint and dipped in the same chocolate coating.
Raspberry Rally will be the first Girl Scout cookie available only for online purchases and delivery directly to homes.
A local Girl Scout will place the order for you online. The group said the goal is to help them build e-commerce skills.
The new cookies will be available during the 2023 cookie season, which runs from January to April.
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Woman indicted for murder in 2021 head-on crash
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A Jefferson County Grand Jury has indicted a Louisville woman on multiple charges, including murder, in connection with a deadly crash on Eastern Parkway late last Fall.
Melissa Lauren Ybarra, 48, was indicted August 10. In addition to murder, she is charged with one count of assault, four counts of wanton endangerment, two counts of criminal mischief, one count of operating a vehicle under the influence and one count of speeding.
The indictment says that on November 16, 2021, Ybarra was driving a “vehicle in excess of the speed limit while intoxicated.” At the intersection of Eastern Parkway and Pindell Ave., Ybarra’s vehicle crossed the center line and struck another vehicle head on.
An occupant of the vehicle struck, Donna Durbin, 32, of Louisville, died at University of Louisville Hospital from her injuries about an hour after the crash.
Because the case was presented directly to the grand jury, Ybarra was arraigned Monday morning in Jefferson Circuit Court. Bond was set at $50,000 cash and she was taken to Louisville Metro Corrections for processing. Ybarra was released from custody after posting 10% of her bond.
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American Airlines is placing a bet on a future in which supersonic jets might return to the skies, shuttling passengers on some routes at speeds roughly twice as fast as current commercial aircraft.
Exactly how big that bet is, however, remains unclear. American, which said it put down a deposit for up to 20 supersonic jets with the option to buy up to 20 more, declined to share the financial terms of the deal, which was announced Tuesday.
It all depends, however, on if the company slated to build the jets, Boom Supersonic, can make good on its lofty promises. Experts have questioned whether supersonic jets are likely to make a return.
Boom is developing a jet called the Overture that the company says will be able to carry 65 to 80 passengers at nearly twice the speed of sound.
But the jet is still in the early stages of development. Boom recently unveiled a "refined' version of the aircraft, which it said has completed some wind tunnel tests. It has yet to conduct a test flight, however, and the first production vehicles aren't expected to roll off the line until 2025, according to a press release.
The Overture is reminiscent of the Concorde, the ultra-quick — and exceedingly pricey — jet that shuttled people across the Atlantic Ocean for as much as $10,000 a seat. The Concorde, notably, was taken out of service in 2003 because the economics simply didn't work. The fuel-guzzling jet was too noisy to fly over land because its high speeds would generate deafening sonic booms, relegating it to trips across the ocean, like its popular London to New York City route.
Experts have said jets like the Concorde aren't likely to make a return, in part because these jets would need to find enough customers willing to fork over the premium price point. But that hasn't stopped Boom, American, and United Airlines — which announced plans to buy up to 15 of Boom's jets last year — from putting cash and marketing power behind plans to revive supersonic air travel.
Boom says its jets could enter service by 2029, and, though they won't be able to hit top speeds over land, they could still travel as much as 20% faster than current commercial jets, the company claims.
"Flying from Miami to London in just under five hours and Los Angeles to Honolulu in three hours are among the many possibilities," Boom claims.
But foreign regulators and the US Federal Aviation Administration, which regulates commercial airlines, will have to approve the jets first. And it's not clear when or if that will happen.
After the economic failure of the Concorde, both airlines and aircraft makers have generally concentrated on greater efficiency, not speed.
Boeing, for example, ditched its plans for a near-supersonic jet, the Sonic Cruiser, in the early 2000s and shifted its focus to developing a lightweight, fuel-efficient jumbo jet, the 787 Dreamliner. (The 787, of course, has its own issues.)
The US government, however, has shown interest in reviving supersonic jets. The FAA states on its website that it's currently working to establish new rules of the road for such aircraft, including allowable noise levels over land. And NASA has put money into developing a "quiet" supersonic jet, called the X-59, in the hopes of passing that tech on to the commercial sector. But even the first prototype has yet to take flight, with the first test not expected until later this year.
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A civil and human rights advocacy organization has filed suit against officials in Lexington, Mississippi following alleged racist and homophobic remarks from a now-fired police chief, and what plaintiffs allege is targeting behavior from the police department.
The suit was filed "to demand protection for Lexington's largely Black population from the very police department that ostensibly exists to keep them safe but in reality has terrorized residents," according to a press release from JULIAN, the advocacy organization involved.
In July, former Lexington Police Chief Sam Dobbins was fired over a leaked audio recording. In the audio, according to the lawsuit, Dobbins can be heard using racist and homophobic slurs. Dobbins was a White chief in a majority-Black city.
Dobbins told the Mississippi Center for Investigative Reporting, which first reported the story of the leaked audio, that he was unaware of a recording and denied using slurs, saying "I don't talk like that."
"Lexington Police Department (LPD) operates within a culture of corruption and lawlessness, daily and habitually subjecting Black citizens to harassment and brutality, in violation of their constitutional rights," the complaint filed Tuesday reads.
The complaint alleges "targeting and merciless brutality" on the part of LPD toward the town's Black community, including the arrests of two plaintiffs named in the lawsuit following a meeting about LPD practices.
The lawsuit argues that Charles Henderson, who replaced Dobbins as interim police chief, "helped Defendant Dobbins carry out the department's targeting, harassment, and abuse of Black Lexington citizens."
"Further, based on information and belief, Defendant Dobbins was terminated in title only, and continues to menace Black Lexington citizens, patrolling in the passenger seat of a police-issued vehicle with an on-duty officer," the lawsuit alleges.
CNN has reached out to the city of Lexington and the Lexington Police Department for comment.
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Former US Rep. TJ Cox, a Democrat from California, has been indicted on federal money laundering and wire fraud charges related in part to campaign donations, according to court documents unsealed Tuesday.
Cox previously represented California's 21st congressional district. He was first elected to the seat in 2018, defeating Republican incumbent David Valadao. Cox came to Congress as part of a blue wave in congressional races across the country that led to Democrats taking back the House from Republicans. In 2020, however, Valadao defeated Cox to win back the seat.
This story has been updated with additional developments.
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Prince Charles reportedly insisted he’s “nowhere near” his portrayal on Netflix’s “The Crown,” according to a senior politician.
Scottish minister Anas Sarwar revealed his unlikely encounter with the Prince of Wales, who is next in line to the throne.
At the state opening of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh last October, Sarwar had the opportunity to meet the queen’s eldest son, 73-year-old Charles.
Sarwar said when Charles met politicians before the state opening, he “came over and went, ‘Hello, nice to meet you all. I’m nowhere near how they portray me on Netflix,’ ” according to the Daily Mail.
Sarwar seemingly snubbed the royal protocol which states politicians should not divulge their personal conversations with any members of the royal family.
“I thought that was a really interesting way of how you describe yourself,” Sarwar said, adding, “I’m going to be in so much trouble for this because I don’t think you are meant to tell private conversations.”
Clarence House declined The Post’s request for comment.
Charles’ character was played by Josh O’Connor in Seasons 3 and 4 but Dominic West will take over the role for the final two seasons to portray an older Charles.
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A man who is accused of bringing weapons to a Pennsylvania vote counting center after the 2020 presidential election was arrested Tuesday for allegedly illegally trespassing at the Capitol during the January 6, 2021, insurrection.
Antonio LaMotta of Virginia is charged with four misdemeanors. He has not entered a formal plea, and a lawyer for LaMotta is not yet listed on the court docket.
According to prosecutors in Pennsylvania, LaMotta and Vets for Trump Co-Founder Joshua Macias believed that fake ballots were being counted inside the Philadelphia Convention Center in the days after the 2020 election.
LaMotta and Macias drove to the convention center in a silver Hummer displaying stickers for the QAnon conspiracy theory. Both men were carrying loaded handguns, police said, and had several other weapons stored in the car, including an AR-15 style rifle, ammunition and a Samurai sword.
LaMotta was released on bail in November 2020, shortly before traveling to DC.
On January 6, LaMotta allegedly pushed past police officers and entered east of the Capitol Rotunda. Police pushed LaMotta back outside after less than 10 minutes.
LaMotta was caught on an officer's body camera during the short interaction inside the Capitol, court documents say. Investigators played that body camera footage to an FBI agent who interviewed LaMotta after his Pennsylvania arrest, and the agent identified the man in the body camera footage as LaMotta.
LaMotta and Macias face several charges in Pennsylvania, including attempting to interfere with primaries and elections, criminal conspiracy and violating Pennsylvania's gun laws after allegedly trying to interfere with ballot counting in the 2020 election at a Philadelphia voting center. They have pleaded not guilty.
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Exactly 45 years since Elvis Presley’s untimely death, his former wife Priscilla Presley shared which scenes from the film “Elvis” she found the toughest to sit through.
Baz Luhrmann’s biopic tells the heartbreaking story of the legendary singer’s life, including his ill-fated marriage to Priscilla.
The 77-year-old — who was married to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll from 1967 until 1973 — told the “Today” show that she found it hard to watch the unfolding of Presley’s relationship with his manager, Colonel Tom Parker.
She also said seeing how the singer wanted — but ultimately failed — to take his career beyond music and into “serious” film work was a bitter pill to swallow.
“He wanted to do movies, serious movies, and Colonel Parker probably should have stayed a publicist,” she told the outlet. “He didn’t take Elvis where he wanted to be, and that was hard because I lived it.
“I lived the arguments that they had, I lived Elvis trying to explain he didn’t want to do the movies with all the girls and the beaches and everything, that he really wanted to do serious things,” she continued.
“So living that, with him, and watching the movie, it brought back a lot of memories.”
Presley has sung her praises for the film, officially giving her stamp of approval in April.
In a Facebook post that month, the “Naked Gun” actress said she saw the movie with her late ex-husband’s longtime pal Jerry Schilling and was impressed by Austin Butler taking on the titular role.
“The story is about Elvis and Colonel Parker’s relationship,” Presley wrote. “It is a true story told brilliantly and creatively that only Baz, in his unique artistic way, could have delivered. Austin Butler, who played Elvis, is outstanding.
“Halfway through the film Jerry and I looked at each other and said WOW!!!” she shared. “Bravo to him … he knew he had big shoes to fill. He was extremely nervous playing this part. I can only imagine.”
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An extraordinary drought in the West is drying up the Colorado River and draining the nation's largest reservoirs -- Lake Mead and Lake Powell. And amid the overuse of the river and the aridification of the region, the federal government is implementing new mandatory water cuts and asking states to devise a plan to save the river basin.
The federal government announced Tuesday the Colorado River will operate in a Tier 2 shortage condition for the first time starting in January as the West's historic drought has taken a severe toll on Lake Mead.
According to a new projection from the Department of Interior, Lake Mead's water level will be below 1,050 feet above sea level come January -- the threshold required to declare a Tier 2 shortage starting in 2023.
The Tier 2 shortage means Arizona, Nevada and Mexico will have to further reduce their Colorado River use beginning in January. California will not yet have cuts made to the water they receive from the Colorado River.
Of the impacted states, Arizona will face the largest cuts -- 592,000 acre-feet -- or approximately 21% of the state's yearly allotment of river water.
"Every sector in every state has a responsibility to ensure that water is used with maximum efficiency. In order to avoid a catastrophic collapse of the Colorado River System and a future of uncertainty and conflict, water use in the Basin must be reduced," Interior's assistant secretary for water and science Tanya Trujillo said in a statement.
It was just a year ago that the Department of Interior declared the first shortage on the Colorado River -- a Tier 1. But the past 12 months did not bring enough rain and snow. Lake Mead's level has been around 1,040 feet this summer, just 27% of its full capacity.
The growing concern is that the mandatory cuts announced today -- part of a system that was updated as recently as 2019 -- aren't enough to save the river in the face of a historic, climate change-driven drought. States, water managers and tribes are now back at the negotiating table to figure out how to solve the West's water crisis.
"We thought we were good, but the last few years have been so dry that we realized those tier reductions weren't enough and aren't enough," Bill Hasencamp, the Colorado River resources manager with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, told CNN. "So the two things we're focused on is how do we get through the next three years without the system crashing, and then how do we develop a long term plan to sustain the Colorado River."
'There's only so much water'
The Colorado River's water was divvied up among seven states in the West a century ago. The pact gave half of the river's water to the Upper Basin states (Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and New Mexico) and half to the Lower Basin (California, Arizona and Nevada). Mexico -- through which the river flows before it reaches the Gulf of California -- was also guaranteed an allotment.
There was one major problem: Having been written in the 1920s, at a time when precipitation was higher than normal, the pact overestimated how much water the Colorado River carries. It also did not account for the West's booming population growth and its hotter and drier future in the face of the climate crisis.
At a June Senate hearing, Bureau of Reclamation chief Camille Touton laid out a stark warning. In order to stabilize the Colorado River Basin, states and water districts must come up with a plan by August 15 to cut 2 to 4 million acre-feet of water usage by next year. (An acre-foot is the amount of water that would fill one acre a foot deep -- roughly 326,000 gallons.)
Touton's proposed cut is a massive amount -- the high end of the target is about 25% less water than states currently receive. And the low end of the target represents the vast majority of Arizona's yearly allotment of Colorado River water.
Touton also made clear in June that if the states cannot come up with a plan, the federal government will act.
"It is in our authorities to act unilaterally to protect the system, and we will protect the system," she said at the time. "We need to see the work. We need to see the action. Let's get to the table and let's figure this out by August."
Interior has not yet outlined next steps in Touton's demand for the states' plan.
But inter-state negotiations are not going well.
John Entsminger, the general manager for the Southern Nevada Water Authority, told CNN that so far not enough of the stakeholders have put forth proposals that would get the basin to Touton's target. He said he hopes the federal government proposes "some pretty strong measures" that could be acted on immediately.
"Frankly, I'm frustrated because the overwhelming sense I've gotten from the negotiations is there aren't enough people taking this seriously enough and understanding this is about adapting to less water in this river," Entsminger said.
Nevada has already moved to cut its metropolitan water usage, banning non-functional turf and paying people for years to remove water-intensive lawns, Entsminger said. But agriculture, which takes up a lot of the water from the river, must be part of the equation as well.
"You have to have a contribution from the sector that uses 80% of the water," he said. "That's not law, politics, it's just math."
Entsminger said other stakeholders that are hesitant to give up their water allotments need to accept a new reality: The river is running dry, and sacrifices must be made.
"It doesn't matter what can be agreed to because there's only so much water, and mother nature will figure this out at some point," he said. "At some point, there's just not water in the river channel."
The federal government has not often stepped in and taken control of water management plans from the states, but it has the authority to do so in the Lower Colorado River Basin -- which includes Arizona, southern Nevada and southern California. And experts told CNN the threat of federal action is something states will respond to.
"We kind of need the federal government to make some threats to spur action," John Fleck, a Western water expert and professor at the University of New Mexico, told CNN earlier this year. "Progress seems to happen when the federal government comes in and says to states, you need to do this or we're going to do something you don't like."
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It ain't nothing but a "C" thang baby.
And in this case, the "C" stands for cereal.
Snoop Loopz is a brand new cereal from Snoop Dogg's Broadus Foods line that he co-founded with fellow rapper Percy "Master P" Miller.
Miller recently shared an announcement about the new cereal on his verified Instagram account, calling it "the best tasting cereal in the game."
"@Snoopdogg we're taking over the grocery stores," the caption read in part. "Snooploopz.com The more we make the more we give."
The cereal's box notes that it is a gluten-free, multigrain cereal.
According to its site, "Broadus Foods was founded to continue Mama Snoop's legacy of her generous love and passion for feeding families in our communities." Part of its mission is to support charities like Door of Hope, which assists the homeless.
Other products include Momma Snoop's oatmeal, grits, pancake mix and maple syrup.
Snoop Dogg also has a line of wines in partnership with 19 Crimes.
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A French backpacker who had gone missing in Egypt a year ago has safely returned home to Paris, a lawyer representing his family said on Tuesday.
It’s not clear what happened over the past year to Yann Bourdon, whose family had speculated that he might have been detained by Egyptian security services. The graduate student at the Sorbonne, who vanished while on a year-long backpacking journey, declined to discuss his disappearance with the media and to share details of his return to France.
Sarah Sakouti, a legal counsel for the Geneva-based Committee for Justice that had pressed the Egyptian and French authorities to investigate the 27-year-old’s disappearance, said Bourdon flew from Cairo to Paris on Aug. 10.
A day before, Bourdon had phoned his sister in Paris from the French Consulate in Cairo, Sakouti told The Associated Press. The same day, Egyptian state security services had announced they would facilitate Bourdon’s return to Paris.
Before that, his family and friends had last heard from Bourdon in August 2021.
After months of silence and stonewalling from Egyptian authorities, Bourdon’s desperate family decided to go public, and used Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi’s official visit to Paris on July 22 to press for an investigation.
They stood on a Paris sidewalk and raised placards asking, “Where is Yann Bourdon, President Sissi?” before a motorcade drove past carrying el-Sissi to a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron.
International rights groups have in recent years documented a growing number of forced disappearances by Egyptian authorities. Egypt’s 2011 popular uprising against Hosni Mubarak, the former longtime president, grew out of demands for an end to police brutality and extrajudicial practices.
Since el-Sissi ascended to power in 2014, most of the freedoms gained after the 2011 uprising have been revoked. The government has carried out a wide-reaching crackdown on dissent, jailing thousands of people — many of them without a trial.
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It’s back-to-school season, and one thing you’ll most definitely need if you’re college dorm-bound isn’t just twin sheets but twin XL sheets.
You know the struggle if you’ve tried hunting them down in August. Some aren’t soft, others are in drab colors you don’t want, and most are probably out of stock.
That’s where the New York Post Shopping team comes in.
To pair well with your duvet cover and throw pillows, we rounded up the 12 best twin XL sheet sets to buy for your college dorm so you don’t have to. We put in the research from some of the top retailers, from Amazon and Bed Bath & Beyond to Target and Walmart. (Related: best bed sheets).
But before shopping, though, we recommend buying a new mini-fridge to complete your small living space, along with a solid backpack and pair of jeans to take your back-to-school style to a whole new level.
1. CGK Twin XL Sheet Set, $28
With more than 192,000 rave reviews on Amazon, the CGK Twin XL Sheet Set comes in practically every color and is a hotel-luxury grade (which will give your dorm some oomph). Plus, they’re breathable and cooling.
2. Studio 3B Jersey Modal Twin XL Sheet Set, $30, original price: $60
The Studio 3B Jersey Modal Twin XL Sheet Set is an excellent buy if you want to lie on material that’s akin to your favorite t-shirts. They were made in green-certified dyes, too, so the sheets are free from any chemicals and toxins. The neutral color variety is superb as well.
3. Threshold 400 Thread Count Solid Performance Sheet Set, $35
As one of Target’s best sheets, the Threshold 400 Count Solid Performance Sheet Set is a middle-of-the-road option if you want high quality without the high price tag. They’re 100% cotton, have top and bottom labels (so you know how to put them on after using your laundry detergent) and are shrink-resistant. The fun patterns are a nice touch, too.
4. Clara Clark Twin XL Size Bed Sheets, $28
As sheets that have a rich color variety, the Clara Clark Twin XL Size Bed Sheets are also one of the most affordable options you can snag for less than $30. We love this teal color, but the comfortable, cool sheets come in hues to match any dorm aesthetic.
5. Brooklinen Classic Core Sheet Set, $149
We reviewed Brooklinen’s Classic Core Sheet Set and we must tell you — they’re beyond worth it. If you’ll be sleeping in a twin XL bed for the long haul, the colors and patterns are the splurge you need in your life (seriously, we can’t recommend these sheets enough).
6. Bare Home Sandwashed Twin XL Sheet Set, $33
The Bare Home Sandwashed Twin XL Sheet Set is one of this list’s most lightweight and breathable sets. For less than $35, you’ll enjoy all the pretty pastels, incredible softness and years-lasting durability they have to offer.
7. Nautica 200 Thread Count Captain’s Twin XL Sheet Set, $40
In this rich navy blue, Nautica’s 200 Thread Count Captain’s Twin XL Sheet Set is a great bundle to pick up. Its 100% make adds that layer of coolness and crispness to your bed that you’ve been craving. Plus, it’s fitted sheet is completely elasticized to prevent slipping from the mattress (a huge bonus!)
8. Threshold Twin XL 400 Thread Count Performance Sheet, $35
If you’re all about flowers, Threshold’s Twin XL 400 Thread Count Performance Sheet is for you. This print is one we have our eyes on, especially for its dreamy aesthetic and unbelievable softness. For $35 at Target, we approve this purchase.
9. Lane Linen 100% Organic Cotton Twin XL Sheets, $39
Available in an array of colors to suit your dorm, Lane Linen’s 100% Organic Cotton Twin XL Sheets have a super-soft feel. With nearly 5,000 reviews on Amazon, they’re the sheets with long cotton fibers — which help them from tearing over time.
10. Mellanni Twin XL Sheet Set, $35, original price: $47
OK, we must turn you on to Mellanni’s sheets. The acclaimed brand is responsible for a whopping 307,000+ reviews on Amazon (yeah, they’re that good) and come in an incredible size and color variety. If you want luxury without a high price tag, these are it.
11. Amazon Basics Lightweight Sheet Set, $14
For just $14, add the Amazon Basics Lightweight Sheet Set to your cart ASAP. We love these printed sheets’ fresh and clean lots, but if you don’t, no problem. The retailer’s flagship brand has so many more to choose from. This practical purchase is one you won’t regret, either.
12. Bedsure 100% Bamboo Sheet Set, $25, original price: $43
Bold red color aside, Bedsure’s 100% Bamboo Sheet Set is a great purchase if you’re looking for a proper bamboo set. They’re nearly 50% off right now, have a 16″ deep pocket to keep them in place on your mattress and are easy to care for when washing (just detergent and dry like normal).
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ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bidscale is announcing the public launch and refresh of their flagship software, Bidscale Select.
Federal contracting is the backbone of America. From combat helicopters to scientific research, contracts underpin the operational effectiveness of our country. Contracting is big business, with $680B spent annually. Quick and smart government procurement leads to a stronger and more prosperous America.
The current process is burdened by a lack of digitization resulting in a five-to-seven-year timetable from contract conceptualization to award. This stifles the Government's ability to obtain the latest and greatest innovation. For example, if it takes five years to buy a three-year-old combat system, by the time it is purchased and implemented, the technology would be at least eight years old.
Bidscale has proven that the slowdown comes from a lack of tools necessary for Contracting Officers. These officers need to advance away from the usage of pens, highlighters, and post-it notes and move into the digital realm where collaboration, communication, and effective workflow tracking occur all in one place.
Addressing this situation has garnered bipartisan support, illuminated by the AGILE Procurement Act, a reformation that enhances agile technology acquisition across the Federal Government. Bidscale is addressing the situation too, saving time by digitizing the source selection process. Through a secure environment, Bidscale supports the full lifecycle of source selection activities including proposal submission, evaluation, consensus, reporting, and artifact generation.
It can take weeks for a Contracting Officer to compile and export source selection artifacts, but Bidscale does it in under ten seconds, and that is just one of the many features.
"I'm very proud to have seen Bidscale already successfully implemented during several major Federal Government source selection processes," said Tony Kwag, founder of Bidscale, "this company is committed to developing even more tools to continuously improve and digitize this contracting process. I believe Bidscale is a Govtech company to watch."
Bidscale was made for Contracting Officers by Contracting Officers, so it addresses the most pressing needs through the following product modules:
Evaluation – Allows users to virtually conduct proposal evaluations with supporting data on a single screen.
Contracting Artifacts – Allows users to manage contracting artifacts and auto-generate comprehensive reports.
Consensus – Users can run consolidated reviews to ensure quality control and adherence to source selection requirements.
Contracting Workflow – A progress tracker where users can centrally manage and report on the source selection process by managing progress, schedule, risk, submissions, and reporting. This feature is especially useful when team members are not in the same room.
Ultimately, Bidscale creates a source selection process that is repeatable, traceable, defendable, and scalable.
To request a Demo, please reach out to the Bidscale team.
Founded in Arlington, Virginia, Bidscale is a software solution that is mission-focused on accelerating innovation across the Federal Government. Bidscale is a Small Disadvantaged Business pending 8(a) certification and has achieved SOC 2 compliance.
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NEW YORK, Aug 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Inc. revealed that Firstleaf is No. 1725 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
"We're honored to be recognized in Inc. 5000's list for the second year in a row," said Philip James, founder & CEO of Firstleaf. "Firstleaf's expertise in winemaking and technology allows us to offer the best wine selections for every consumer, from beginners to experts. We look forward to continuing to grow in this $70 billion wine market and offering wine that's personalized to each individual's taste."
The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19. Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
Firstleaf is America's most personalized wine company that uses millions of data points to produce and curate each shipment of award-winning wine from around the world so that members can explore new bottles and discover new favorites tailored to their tastes. The company, which was founded by Philip James, a wine industry veteran and Oxford-educated chemist, offers a subscription service that unites the art and science of wine.
Firstleaf brings together proprietary technology, expert winemakers and a WSET-certified concierge team, to build a unique Wine Profile for each member and curate each shipment individually. With no preset packs or boxes, Firstleaf has over 82 million combinations of wines possible and 98% of its monthly boxes are unique. Its team of winemakers sample over 10,000 wines each year across 5 continents and 12 countries to select only the finest bottles. With more than 700,000 12-bottle cases sold last year, Firstleaf is the #1 trusted wine brand in consumer rankings. Nearly one million people have tried Firstleaf since the brand's inception.
Its wines have won over 2,800 awards, including over 300 90+ point scores, and 92% of its wines are award-winning. This year, Firstleaf was named one of Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies in the data science category and recognized as one of Wine Business Monthly's 50 Largest Wineries. This came on the heels of being named Wine Company of the Year in Winemaker Challenge International's 2021 wine competition, one of the only U.S. wine competitions judged exclusively by professional winemakers.
Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2018. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2021. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2018 is $100,000; the minimum for 2021 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places. The top 500 companies on the Inc. 5000 are featured in Inc. magazine's September issue. The entire Inc. 5000 can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.
The world's most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
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HOMESTEAD AIR RESERVE BASE, Fla. -- Recently, Chief Master Sgt. Jeremy M. Allen became the new command chief for the 482nd Fighter Wing.
In this capacity he advises the wing commander on issues including readiness, training, professional development, force utilization, health, morale and welfare of the wing’s enlisted force.
“My number one priority is care and feeding of our Airmen,” Allen said. “Morale, recruiting, retention, mental health and correctness to the mission, these are all very important factors to mission success.”
Allen entered the Air Force in December 1993. After completion of basic military training, he attended the Bomber Electronic Warfare Maintenance training course at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss.
Chief Allen has served more than 28 years in a variety of leadership and management positions, including quality assurance inspector, section chief, flight chief, flightline expediter, flightline production supervisor, lead production supervisor and squadron superintendent.
As a command chief, Allen said he understands his role.
“The ability to positively affect a wide array of some of the greatest people our Air Force has to offer,” he said.
During his career, Allen has deployed in direct support of Operations Southern Watch, Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, New Dawn, Inherent Resolve and Freedom’s Sentinel.
Raised in La Crosse, Wisconsin, Allen is married and has a daughter, 13, and a son, 7. In his free time, the chief enjoys rugby, running, hiking and working out.
Prior to his current assignment, Chief Allen was the Aircraft Maintenance Division Chief for 10th Air Force at Naval Air Station Fort Worth, Joint Reserve Base, Texas.
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Best known for its best-selling Mighty Patch line, Hero Cosmetics celebrates five years as a leader in functional skincare & named to the 2022 Inc. 5000 List
NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hero Cosmetics, a next-generation leader in functional skincare, is celebrating its five year anniversary. In just five years, Hero Cosmetics has accomplished rapid growth and launched innovative products that have changed the skincare industry.
Co-founded in 2017 by Ju Rhyu, Dwight Lee and Andrew Lee, Hero Cosmetics launched with one product and now, five years later, the brand has over 25 skus and annual revenue well into the nine figures.They have built a business with a rare combination of ultra high growth and strong profitability.
"Hero's success has exceeded my wildest expectations and is built upon bringing innovative, real solutions to a whole new consumer segment. We're just scratching the surface with where this brand can go and have big plans for 2023 and beyond," said Ju Rhyu, Co-founder, and CEO of Hero Cosmetics.
Rhyu, Lee, and Lee first launched with the Mighty Patch Original as a test on Amazon. Five years later, the Mighty Patch Original has over 100,000 customer reviews on Amazon and is consistently the #1 best-selling beauty product on the channel - a testament to the brand's cult-favorite status. Today, there are 7 varieties of patches, and a box of Mighty Patch sells every 2 seconds. On TikTok, #MightyPatch has over 160,000,000 views and the view count rapidly increases each day.
Beyond the meteoric success of the Mighty Patch, Hero Cosmetics was able to become the brand it is today because of its innovative solutions for acne-prone skin including Rescue Balm, a post-blemish recovery balm, Force Shield Superlight Sunscreen, a mineral SPF formulated especially for acneic skin, Lightning Wand, a daily brightening serum to help minimize the look of dark spots.
Hero Cosmetics has been ranked 132nd on the 2022 Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies in America. This marks the company's first appearance on the list, with Hero Cosmetics reporting an impressive 3,505% three-year revenue growth. This award follows a number of accolades for Ju Rhyu, who was honored as a recipient of a 2022 CEW Female Founder Award. Hero Cosmetics was also recently recognized on Women's Wear Daily's 2022 Power List with WWD sharing, "Talk about an apt name. After starting her business with a simple pimple patch, Hero Cosmetics founder Ju Rhyu has broadened her strategic vision to include a robust retail footprint and a "problem-solution" mind-set to conquering the skin care category." Since launch, Hero Cosmetics has won over 35 top tier editorial awards including Allure Best Of Beauty, Glamour Beauty Awards and Shape Skin Awards. "It's an honor to be recognized in the industry by leading publications such as Inc., CEW, and WWD. It validates what we're trying to do which is to help people reclaim skin confidence and the industry is taking note" shared Rhyu.
Hero Cosmetics products are available on herocosmetics.us and Amazon.com as well as at national retailers Target, Ulta Beauty, CVS, and more. The brand has built strong partnerships with these retailers, where it has been rapidly expanding its assortment and shelf presence.
Hero Cosmetics is a functional skin solutions brand focused on acne-prone skin. The brand makes products for every type of pimple problem for anyone who's ever had a breakout. Hero offers a complete regimen for acne-prone skin which started with the Mighty Patch and now extends into a holistic skincare routine with products like Clear Collective, Rescue Balm, Lightning Wand, and Force Shield SPF. The products work to address the full lifecycle of breakouts. Hero provides your skin the tools it needs to fight on its own so you can take back control and reveal the hero inside.
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The specialized resource offers patients with small cell lung cancer (SCLC) and their caregivers access to treatment information, informative webinars, the latest scientific news, and a supportive community
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LUNGevity Foundation, the nation's leading lung cancer-focused nonprofit organization, has launched the Small Cell Lung Cancer Patient Gateway. This new resource completes the suite of six Patient Gateways, where lung cancer survivors can access relevant information tailored to their specific subtype. Small cell lung cancer accounts for 15% of all lung cancers and is often diagnosed in people with a history of smoking. The Gateway allows survivors to locate specialists and resources more easily. The Patient Gateway also features information on treatment options and the ability to connect with a community of fellow survivors and their caregivers.
"Due to the aggressive nature of small cell lung cancer, it is especially important that survivors have access to accurate information and breaking news regarding treatment options and new clinical trials," said Andrea Ferris, president and CEO of LUNGevity Foundation. "We hope that patients and their caregivers are empowered by the information they find on the Patient Gateway and can use what they learn to be active decision-makers in their treatment."
The Small Cell Lung Cancer Patient Gateway is a user-friendly and easily accessible information portal that offers the latest medical updates and practical resources for patients and their caregivers. The Gateway, available at sclc.lungevity.org, provides visitors with information about the disease and how it is treated. Visitors can also find a specialist, join a variety of patient and caregiver communities, explore clinical trial options, and read up-to-the-minute, curated news and trends. Each individual Gateway features expert webinars and blogs, patient and caregiver stories, and quarterly newsletters.
The Small Cell Lung Cancer Patient Gateway joins the EGFR, KRAS, ALK, Rare Mutations and Fusions, and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) platforms at gateway.lungevity.org.
The Small Cell Lung Cancer Patient Gateway is supported by generous sponsorships from AstraZeneca, EMD Serono, Genentech, and Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
About LUNGevity Foundation
LUNGevity Foundation is the nation's leading lung cancer organization focused on improving outcomes for people with lung cancer. The foundation works tirelessly to advance research into early detection and more effective treatments, and to ensure that patients have access to these advances. LUNGevity seeks to make an immediate impact on quality of life and survivorship for everyone touched by the disease—while promoting health equity by addressing disparities throughout the care continuum. LUNGevity provides information and educational tools to empower patients and their caregivers, promote impactful public policy initiatives, and amplify the patient voice through research and engagement. The organization provides an active community for patients and survivors—and those who help them live better and longer lives.
Comprehensive resources include a medically vetted and patient-centric website, a toll-free HELPLine for support, the International Lung Cancer Survivorship Conference, and an easy-to-use Clinical Trial Finder, among other tools. All of these programs are to achieve our vision—a world where no one dies of lung cancer. LUNGevity Foundation is proud to be a four-star Charity Navigator organization.
About Lung Cancer in the US
- About 1 in 17 Americans will be diagnosed with lung cancer in their lifetime.
- More than 236,000 people in the US will be diagnosed with lung cancer this year.
- About 60%-65% of all new lung cancer diagnoses are among people who have never smoked or are former smokers.
- Lung cancer takes more lives in the United States than the next two deadliest cancers (colorectal and pancreatic) combined.
- Only about 23% of all people diagnosed with lung cancer in the United States will survive 5 years or more, BUT if it is caught before it spreads, the chance of 5-year survival improves dramatically.
Please visit lungevity.org to learn more.
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AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Technology International (ATI), TechConnect, and three partner consortia today announced final contenders in the National Infrastructure Innovation Challenge who will compete this fall for $50,000 in prizes. These top 18 innovators will also earn membership in Resilient Infrastructure and Sustainable Energy (RISE) Consortium, National Spectrum Consortium (NSC), and Consortium for Rare Earths Technologies (CREaTe), which source solutions for the federal government at the speed of need.
"Aligned with the nation's Infrastructure Law, the COMPETES Act and the US Innovation and Competition Act, the National Infrastructure Innovation Challenge validates shifts we've seen for some time: resilient infrastructure improvement will define the current generation, supported by funding that will impact many generations to come," said Matthew Laudon, Vice President - TechConnect Division, ATI. "What better place to begin than with the innovation community? From energy to 5G, from sensors to rare earths, we're proud to partner with the country's leading technology consortia as they accelerate and fund top solution providers for the good of the nation."
The Summit, co-located with the SBIR/STTR Fall Innovation Conference, Operational Energy and Logistics Summit, Resilience Week, Smart Cities Connect Conference and more, boasts an audience rich with prospective buyers and deal-makers.
Finalists receive, in addition to the chance at funding, membership and engagement opportunities with all three partner consortia. RISE Consortium offers its affiliates access to greater opportunity to work with the Federal government, faster contracting speed, and market expansion into the Department of Defense. National Spectrum Consortium positions its members to: collaborate with senior government officials to shape requirements for electromagnetic spectrum sharing; conduct research and development; and provide technical input to policy, regulation and more. Consortium for Rare Earth Technologies members collaborate across rare earth supply chains, gain greater visibility into national supply chain needs, partner with companies large and small, and generate exposure to cutting-edge technologies.
For more information about this Challenge or to attend the pitch event, visit: https://events.techconnect.org/DTCFall/Infrastructure/.
About TechConnect
With 25+ years of experience connecting emerging technologies with unique funding and partnership opportunities, TechConnect boasts the most robust research and innovation network in the world. It employs a broad scope of tools to deliver top technologies, including open innovation programs, conferences, and open-access publications. Each year, TechConnect prospects, vets, and connects thousands of emerging technologies with corporate, investment, municipal, and national defense clients. TechConnect is a division of Advanced Technology International. techconnect.org
About Advanced Technology International
ATI, a public-service nonprofit based in Summerville, S.C., builds and manages collaborations that conduct research and development of new technologies to solve our nation's most pressing challenges. Fueled by a community of experts from industry, academia, and government, ATI accelerates impact by using the power of collaboration to help the federal government quickly acquire novel technologies. ATI is a subsidiary of Analytic Services, Inc. (ANSER), a public-service research institute organized as a nonprofit corporation, which is dedicated to informing decisions that shape the nation's future. ATI.org
About Consortium for Rare Earths Technologies (CREaTe)
The Consortium for Rare Earths Technologies (CREaTe) brings together the community of organizations that mine, process, and use Rare Earths, and connects them with organizations that can develop technologies to help them. CREaTe focuses on enabling collaborative technology development from pre-competitive roadmapping up through prototype development and production for the benefit of the entire U.S. industrial base. Representatives from the U.S. government, industry and academia are invited to join CREaTe.
https://www.rareearthtechnologies.org
About National Spectrum Consortium (NSC)
The NSC's mission is to build bridges between key stakeholder groups -- government and industry; industry stalwarts and startups; and civilian and military suppliers and users -- to deliver two essential outcomes: breakthroughs in spectrum- and spectrum-using capabilities; and policy and regulatory insights to enhance, inform and sustain U.S. technical leadership. For more information, visit www.nationalspectrumconsortium.org.
About Resilient Infrastructure and Secure Energy (RISE) Consortium
The RISE Consortium works with innovators and experts to rapidly deploy technologies for installation and operational energy, integrate energy and climate resilience into performance contracting, and develop new business models to ensure those solutions are scalable. The RISE Consortium serves as an industry forum for manufacturers, technology startups, energy services companies, utilities, academic institutions, financiers, and legal, consulting, and engineering firms to engage with new federal energy and resilience policies, standards, and programs. Explore further: www.rise-consortium.org
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Team of mostly small aerospace companies wins USSF mission development contract
LOUISVILLE, Colo., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Space Force (USSF) has awarded Orion Space Solutions a contract to develop three spacecraft in support of USSF's mission to advance and launch new technologies in space.
Working with partners Hera Systems, Inc. Booz Allen Hamilton Inc., and SCOUT Space Inc., Orion Space Solutions (OSS) brings together a diversified, highly capable team to build and deploy new satellites to geostationary orbit (GEO). Satellites in GEO orbits fly at a height where the satellite's orbital period equals the Earth's rotational speed. This allows a satellite to "sit" in space, viewing a single location on the Earth over time.
"The OSS team looks forward to supporting USSF," says Chad Fish, the project's principal investigator and COO of Orion Space Solutions. "The team, comprised largely of small, non-traditional aerospace businesses, demonstrates the depth of skill, as well as agility and innovation that small business delivers to U.S. government programs and more broadly within the aerospace industry."
The OSS team offers deep experience in building mission-specific systems, including spacecraft and payload design, assembly, integration, and testing capabilities, as well as mission operations and ground support.
The OSS Team's small satellites – for this mission, about the size of two carry-on bags – offers the USSF a "New Space" agile, lower-cost access to space mission solution. End to end, USSF anticipates a 5-year development and mission for the program in support of its Tetra-5 Space Vision program.
About Orion Space Solutions: Orion Space Solutions (OSS) was born from the vision to apply fundamental space physics knowledge to real-world problems. Founded in 2005, OSS is a leader in the "New Space" small-satellite industry. We leverage our scientific and engineering expertise to develop unique solutions to address complex space physics disciplines, instrumentation, modeling capabilities, and data analytics; OSS turns science into data, data into knowledge.
Contact: Bill Adams
Phone: 949-547-8554
Email: bill.adams@orionspace.com
www.orionspace.com
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With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 820 Percent, PunchListUSA Receives Ranking No. 774 Among America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies
CHARLESTON, S.C., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Inc. revealed that PunchListUSA, the first real estate platform to digitize home inspection data for instant estimates and online ordering of home repair services, is No. 774 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
"This achievement is a true reflection of our team's dedication to our customers and drive to innovate the market for home services," said Min Alexander, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of PunchListUSA. "On the heels of our oversubscribed Series A funding round, we're continuing to execute on our mission to make homeownership more accessible for the 220 million homeowners in the United States."
"Fostering strong relationships with homeowners and commercial partners through enhanced service delivery has been core to our rapid growth," said Lora Helt, Chief Growth Officer of PunchListUSA. "We're thrilled to be among the nation's fastest-growing companies and for the opportunity to expand nationwide."
The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19. Among the top 500, the average median three-year revenue growth rate soared to 2,144 percent. Together, those companies added more than 68,394 jobs over the past three years.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc. magazine, which will be available on August 23.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
PunchListUSA is the first online real estate platform digitizing national home inspection data to create instant repair estimates and online service orders for homeowners, brokers, and institutional investors.The platform is powered by proprietary technology and property data to deliver home repair, renovation and lifecycle services at scale through innovative products, process automation and direct integration with industry partners. Exclusive inspection data access will power end-to-end home lifecycle services and product offerings to homeowners through the PunchListUSA marketplace in its next phase of growth. PunchListUSA is based in Charleston, South Carolina with operations in 14 major U.S. cities. Investors include Sweetwater Private Equity, Morpheus Ventures, Home Depot Ventures, Second Century Ventures, Palm Drive Capital, the Bielsky Family Office, IDEA Fund Partners, Meeting Street Capital, Solo Capital Management, VentureSouth, and a significant real estate operator and investor.
For further information, please visit www.punchlistusa.com and PunchListUSA on LinkedIn.
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More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000
Methodology
Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2018. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2021. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2018 is $100,000; the minimum for 2021 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places. The top 500 companies on the Inc. 5000 are featured in Inc. magazine's September issue. The entire Inc. 5000 can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.
The world's most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
For more information on the Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, visit http://conference.inc.com/.
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Kelly Brook has given her fans a glimpse into her newly-married life after posting pictures of her and her beau out and about at a beach. The Rochester-born star recently tied the knot with Italian model and TV star Jeremy Parisi during a lavish ceremony recently.
It would seem that wedding bliss is still very strong between the couple as they enjoyed a day out at Camber Sands in East Sussex. In the first post from Kelly, the 42-year-old can be seen with Jeremy at a bar-restaurant having a drink.
The post has received more than 4,400 likes since it was published, with Kelly wearing a white top with gold jewellery while Jeremy can be seen donning a navy blue t-shirt. A caption with the post says: "CamberFornia with my Hubby."
A second post from Kelly shows the couple and their dog Teddy on the beach as the sun shines down on them. The post also includes snaps taken inside The Gallivant, a local hotel they were staying at.
The final picture of five in the post shows Kelly and Jeremy giving each other a kiss while taking a selfie together. The caption with the pictures reads: "Beach day."
Followers of Kelly showed a lot of love to the newly-married couple and the location they were at. The Gallivant also replied, saying: "We loved having you both (and Teddy)! Come back soon."
Many others said Kelly and Jeremy looked lovely together. One person - bustersutvessel - wrote: "What a lovely; precious couple. My heart sings with joy at your happiness."
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A family were left disgusted when they found their seats covered in vomit on a flight from Stansted Airport. The family claim that instead of cleaning the sick up, staff expected them to sit there anyway, MyLondon reports.
Justine Nagaur, 52, was travelling with Corendon Airlinesto Antalya in Turkey with her husband Michael Nagaur, 63, and their two sons Zachary, 20, and Joshua, 16. The family, like many others, had not travelled during the Covid pandemic and were excited for their first foreign holiday in three years, having paid around £2,500 for the return flights.
However their amazing trip got off to an awful start when Zachary and Joshua found their seats on the plane. Justine said: "We were all squished trying to find our seat and put our bags up. [I] didn’t notice it immediately just when the boys sat down and started turning around saying 'ew'."
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She said her son was confused by a blanket on the floor and didn't initially see the sick and when he picked it up, he found it "was wet and had vomit on it". Justine claims that when she informed the flight attendants of the disgusting discovery they were "rude" about it.
Referring to one member of staff, she said: "And not only that they were rude about it. His attitude was 'why do you need to move'. The attendant said 'it's just like you need to complain for the sake of it'."
The family couldn't understand why the sick had not been cleared up, as like most people, they assumed that plans are cleaned between flights. Justine said: "They said they knew about it but weren't going to stop the plane because of the vomit and their company policy is that they don't have a contract with a cleaner so the plane doesn't get cleaned.
"It was a fiasco. It was the fact when you feel like you're in a surreal situation, when you feel an extreme reaction to something but people you're meant to have a sense of trust in are not only rude but completely apathetic about the whole situation.
"You start thinking 'is it me, am I being too fussy' and [then] think 'no this is really really disgusting'. It was the whole service. I was thinking my god we've just been through such strict regulations in the pandemic and I'm sat in a plane pumping whatever was in that vomit around the entire plane.
"Even pre-Covid you wouldn't expect that situation. Planes are meant to be cleaned in-between."
According to Justine, the staff expected her boys to sit in the seats for the duration of the four-hour flight. She said they had to sit with their legs up so they wouldn't touch the floor for about 30 minutes until they were able to wait somewhere else.
Eventually they were moved to another seat. She added: "My oldest is over six foot and had to squish his legs up. [I] said can you not find somewhere for them to wait but no."
As well as the sick, Justine says she is upset by how "rude" the staff were and the lack of an apology. She says it was "unreal" and added: "[I] have never experienced an attendant so rude."
The family's flights back to the UK are with the same airline, which Justine says has left her feeling "a bit anxious". MyLondon contacted Corendon Airlines for comment but it has not yet responded.
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Acclaimed Director/Writer/Producer Joins Warner Music in Global Deal
NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Warner Recorded Music today announced a global joint venture with Lee Daniels Music, headed by acclaimed director/writer/producer Lee Daniels. Daniels is the creative force behind the award-winning films Precious, The Butler, and Monster's Ball; the groundbreaking TV series Empire; and many more.
The agreement encompasses recorded music projects, including soundtracks, as well as artist signings. Its first project – the original motion picture soundtrack for The United States vs. Billie Holiday, starring Warner Records artist Andra Day – won this year's Grammy for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media. The film was directed by Daniels and released on Hulu in February 2021, with the companion album released via Warner Records and Warner Recorded Music worldwide. Daniels continues to have a multi-year overall deal with 20th Television.
Amanda Ghost, CEO of AI Film and co-founder of Unigram (both ventures backed by Len Blavatnik's Access Industries), was integral in setting up the partnership and launching the joint venture. She also acted as Executive Music Producer on The United States vs. Billie Holiday project.
Max Lousada, CEO of Warner Recorded Music, said: "At Warner, we've built a thriving environment for creative pioneers and inspired entrepreneurs. Lee is an artistic visionary who has crafted some of the most powerful, moving, and captivating works of our era. Music has always figured prominently in his productions, driving the narrative of great films such as Precious and The Butler, while playing a central role in his influential TV series, Empire. The Billie Holiday soundtrack was a fantastic way to start our relationship, and we're looking forward to working with Lee on an exciting series of projects inspired by his deep musical knowledge and impeccable taste."
Daniels said: "I am always looking for new ways to expand and grow. I'm a filmmaker first and foremost, but, theater and music are also such passions of mine. I'm excited to be teaming up with Warner Music. It's yet another way for me to keep pushing myself creatively - - and The United States vs. Billie Holiday is just the beginning!"
Ghost added: "This venture brings together the genius of Lee Daniels, the dynamic global team at Warner, and an array of extraordinary artistic voices. Together, they'll propel great storytelling, create indelible images, and produce hit soundtracks. The Billie Holiday project has already shown us the kind of impactful experiences that will come from this collaboration, and there are some very special movies and music on the way."
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About Lee Daniels Entertainment
Lee Daniels Entertainment is a full-service production company founded in 2001 by Academy Award®-Nominated Director and Producer, and Writer, Lee Daniels. LDE is home to inclusive storytelling and serves as a platform for diverse and underrepresented voices to create authentic and original content. Since its inception, LDE has been responsible for some of Hollywood's most exhilarating film projects including MONSTER'S BALL, THE WOODSMAN, SHADOWBOXER, PRECIOUS, THE PAPERBOY and LEE DANIELS' THE BUTLER. LDE's THE UNITED STATES VS. BILLIE HOLIDAY, also directed by Daniels, garnered a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award ® nomination for star Andra Day, and was released by Hulu in February 2021. Daniels is currently in pre-production on his next film, THE DELIVERANCE, an exorcism thriller for Netflix, that he wrote, and will direct, and produce. The project reunites him with Day, who is starring alongside Mo'Nique, Glenn Close, Aunjanue Ellis, Rob Morgan, and Caleb McLaughlin, in the film that is inspired by an actual case where an Indiana mother believed her children became demonically possessed. LDE's expansion into television birthed what could be considered some of the most dynamic storytelling to date – Fox's EMPIRE and STAR. In May 2021, Daniels signed a new multi-year overall deal with 20th Television, extending his previous deal with the studio that began in 2014. He continues to create, develop, write, direct, and supervise new projects under his Lee Daniels Entertainment banner. Recent and upcoming projects include THE WONDER YEARS reboot (ABC), OUR KIND OF PEOPLE (Fox), MS. PAT (BET), THE SPOOK WHO SAT BY THE DOOR (FX), the Broadway comedy AIN'T NO MO' and the untitled Sammy Davis Jr. limited series (Hulu), to be co-written and directed by Daniels.
About Warner Recorded Music
As part of Warner Music Group, Warner Recorded Music brings together artists, songwriters, and entrepreneurs that are moving entertainment culture across the globe. Operating in more than 70 countries through a network of affiliates and licensees, WMG's Recorded Music division includes renowned labels such as 300 Entertainment, Asylum, Atlantic, Big Beat, Canvasback, Elektra, Erato, First Night, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Reprise, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Spinnin', Warner Records, Warner Classics, and Warner Music Nashville. Warner Music is also home to ADA, the independent artist and label services company – as well as next gen artist services division WMX, which includes consumer brands such as Songkick, the live music app; EMP, the merchandise e-tailer; UPROXX, the youth culture destination; and HipHopDX, the hip-hop music news site. In addition, WMG counts storytelling powerhouse Warner Music Entertainment and social media content creator IMGN among its many brands.
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SALISBURY, Md. - Wor-Wic Community College announced Tuesday that it will start offering prekindergarten for 3- and 4-year-olds this fall, thanks to a grant from the Maryland State Department of Education.
The grant of more than $234,000 will fund prekindergarten at Wor-Wic’s child development center for 18 students whose families earn up to 300% of the federal poverty guidelines. The grant is a result of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, which aims to broaden prekindergarten in the state for all of Maryland’s 3- and 4-year-old children.
“This grant will help us continue to expand our mission to help children get the best educational start possible,” said Sandra L. March, child development center director. “We are proud and excited to be able to help families in this way. Developmentally appropriate early childhood education and care are not only good for children but for parents as well. That’s why Wor-Wic is so committed to not only providing it through our child development center, but also to training educators in our child care certification and credit education programs.”
The prekindergarten program will provide students with a full school day of instruction, along with a meal during the day. Before and after care will also be available to families who need it.
The Wor-Wic child development center is accredited by the MDSE and holds a level five quality rating, the highest possible, from Maryland EXCELS, the state’s rating system for licensed child care and early education.
“We take pride in our center, and consider ourselves in a class of our own,” March said. “Our campus-based, high-quality program serves not only students but the community as a whole.”
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On Monday, the head of Kenya’s election commission declared that the current deputy president, William Ruto, narrowly defeated his challenger.
Despite the announcement, the election appears to be far from over, with accusations of vote tampering and a failed attempt at transparency causing strife amongst the population.
NPR’s East Africa correspondent Eyder Peralta is in Nairobi and joins Here & Now‘s Celeste Headlee.
This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
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Sickle Cell Disease affects roughly 100,000 Americans every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Black Americans are particularly vulnerable to the disease, one out of 365 Black newborns are born with it.
The D.C. metro area has a high number of sickle cell patients relative to the rest of the country given the significant percentage of Black Americans living in the region.
LaDawn Burnette has four children living with sickle cell disease. She’s worried about her son Quadir who suffers from chronic pain due to sickle cell disease. She argues when patients are no longer considered minors, the treatment they receive is fundamentally different.
“We call it the shark tank. It’s like you’re leaving the goldfish pond where everybody likes to watch the little goldfish, they feed them, nobody wants to see a goldfish die. They have to deal with all those sharks,” she told WAMU Reporter Tamika Smith.
There are treatment options available for sickle-cell disease but they can be costly and difficult to access. We talk about them.
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President Biden is set to sign the Inflation Reduction Act into law Tuesday which will have major implications for our economy, the climate, andhealthcare policy.
Millions of Americans can expect to see lower costs for prescription drugs, insulin, and changes to health insurance.
The legislation passed the House and Senate with unanimous support from Democrats while failing to garner a single Republican vote.
There were significant changes to the original versions of the bill, including limiting access to ACA coverage in several Republican-led states and healthcare protections for new mothers and vulnerable children.
What’s in the bill? We talk about it.
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“Permanent Midnight” catapulted L.A. writer Jerry Stahl into the limelight in the late 1990s. Publishers Weekly called the memoir an “unabashedly lurid and often highly entertaining” account of his rise to highly paid prime-time TV writer and descent into heroin addiction. The book conquered bestseller lists, was heralded as an instant classic of addiction literature and was adapted into a movie starring Ben Stiller.
Stahl – now with a couple of decades of sobriety under his belt – has gone on to write nine other books, such as the novels “I, Fatty,” an imagining of the life of silent film star Fatty Arbuckle, and “Happy Mutant Baby Pills,” a satirical look at the pharmaceutical industry. But all his books showcase Stahl’s lacerating humor and his talent for staring straight down the tunnel of humanity’s darkest impulses.
Stahl, who was one of the featured authors on the most recent episode of SCNG’s Bookish virtual literary program hosted by Sandra Tsing Loh, explores dark material in his new memoir. “Nein, Nein, Nein!: One Man’s Tale of Depression, Psychic Torment, and a Bus Tour of the Holocaust” (out now from Akashic) is a travelogue through hell, both an account of concentration camp tourism and a personal mediation on its meaning.
Each week, the free books newsletter The Book Pages written and edited by Erik Pedersen features interviews, essays and Q&A’s with writers about their favorite books and reading life. Here, Stahl answers the Book Pages Q&A about the writers and works that have influenced him both personally and professionally.
Q. Is there a book or book you like to recommend to other readers?
I am forever recommending the work of Flannery O’Connor. In particular, “A Good Man Is Hard To Find.” One of the funniest, darkest, truest evocations of humanity you’re likely to find.
Q. How do you choose what to read next?
It’s pretty random. I can pick something off a shelf – or the floor – or take a recommendation from somebody out there who still reads. As TV gets better, the ranks of book readers are, I fear, ever diminishing.
Q. Is there a book you’re nervous to read?
What can I say? Some of my own older books make me nervous. In the sense that, as I read, there’s a voice in my head screaming “What the hell were you thinking?” There’s also that situation where you’re reading books by friends, and you so want them to be good. But that’s a different story…
Q. Can you recall a book that you read and thought: That was written just for me – or conversely, one you read that definitely wasn’t written for you?
“Requiem for a Dream,” by Hubert Selby Jr., spoke to me in a deep, and terrifying way, about addiction. I once came across a book in an airport once called “God’s Mittens.” I’m guessing it was not for me.
Q. What’s something you took away from a recent reading – a fact, a snatch of dialogue or something else?
There’s a tiny phrase in an old Stanley Elkin novel, “The Dick Gibson Show,” I just happened to read recently, where one character accuses another character of “making carnival with my pain.” I don’t know why, but that line, in its pathos, its ridiculous language, struck me as funny – and weirdly heartfelt. I was also dipping back into “Memoirs of an Amnesiac” by Oscar Levant, and came across this: “I get plenty of exercise – once a week I stumble and fall into a coma.” That and “I knew Doris Day before she was a virgin.” What’s not to love?
Q. Which are some of your favorite book covers?
I am a big fan of faces, and the portrait of Charles Mingus on his memoir, “Beneath the Underdog,” is a haunting one. “Same with Deep in a Dream,” the Chet Baker bio, which features a front cover photo of Chet when he looked like a young god, and then, on the back cover, a portrait of Chet after a lifetime as a hope-to-die dope fiend: toothless, sucked up, with a look in his eye so hopeless you want to tear your own heart out and give it to him. But I think my all-time favorite covers are the old Grove Press edition of John Rechy’s “City of Night,” which features a lost soul late night-night black and white photo of downtown LA and, by way of art-art, Ralph Steadman’s inimitable illo on the cover of the first paperback edition “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.” Perhaps it’s narcotic nostalgia, but I always love coming across it.
Q. Is there a genre or type of book you read the most – and what would like to read more of?
I’m a pretty eclectic reader. I’ll read fiction, non-fiction, memoirs, mysteries, you name it. I probably don’t read enough history – as I tend to get my history through historical fiction or documentaries. And I’ve yet to read a Harlequin Romance. Though I don’t judge.
Q. Do you have a favorite book or books?
It’s a shifting roster. But I’d have to say “Gravity’s Rainbow” [by Thomas Pynchon] hangs in at No. 1.
Q. What books do you plan, or hope, to read next?
I’m about to read Joshua Cohen’s book, “The Netanyahus.” And I have just been given a copy of this new Mary Gaitskill collection, “The Devil’s Treasure: A Book of Stories and Dreams.” I am a huge fan of Mary’s, and this is a collection of fiction, nonfiction, collages, you name it. Can’t wait to crack it open.
Q. Is there a person who made an impact on your reading life — a teacher, a parent, a librarian or someone else?
My older sister’s boyfriend, when I was a kid. My father had just checked himself out [he committed suicide]. I was about 16, and he turned me onto a battery of books by the so-called “black humorists”: Bruce Jay Friedman, Stanley Elkin, Nabakov, Franz Kafka, Don Delillo, Ishmael Reed, William Burroughs, Flannery O’Connor, Nathanael West…I think these books saved my little drug-addled teenage life.
Q. What do you find the most appealing in a book: the plot, the language, the cover, a recommendation?
For me what matters is VOICE. Regardless of subject, if I love the sound of the person telling the story, I’m in. I can tell in the first paragraph or two. I’ll read a book about Inuit canning practices if I like the voice of the Inuit canner.
Q. What’s a memorable book experience – good or bad – you’re willing to share?
I was once scheduled for prostate surgery – there’s a conversation stopper – and the doctor was late getting off the golf course or something, and it kept being delayed. I was just sitting there in pre-op. Happily, I was in possession of Patricia Lockwood’s insane – and insanely smart and entertaining – book, “Priestdaddy.” If it can help you forget you’re about to have “the Roto-Rooter,” that’s a great book.
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By Annie Grayer | CNN
Two top House Democrats are accusing the Department of Homeland Security Inspector General of obstructing their investigation into missing Secret Service text messages related to the January 6 Capitol attack, escalating tensions between Congress and the watchdog agency.
In a letter on Tuesday, House Oversight Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney and House Homeland Security Chairman Bennie Thompson, who also chairs the House January 6 committee, wrote to DHS Inspector General Joseph Cuffari, detailing claims of how Cuffari has not cooperated with their previous requests to provide documents or make his employees available for transcribed interviews in their ongoing investigation.
Maloney and Thompson have previously called for Cuffari to recuse himself from the investigation, saying they had lost confidence in him after he waited months to inform Congress that Secret Service text messages from January 6 had been erased.
“Your obstruction of the Committees’ investigations is unacceptable, and your justifications for this noncompliance appear to reflect a fundamental misunderstanding of Congress’s authority and your duties as an Inspector General. If you continue to refuse to comply with our requests, we will have no choice but to consider alternate measures to ensure your compliance,” Maloney and Thompson wrote.
As CNN has reported, the Secret Service texts were erased as a result of a previously scheduled data migration of its agents’ cell phones that began on January 27, 2021, exactly three weeks after the attack on the US Capitol.
In their Tuesday letter, Maloney and Thompson reveal that Cuffari wrote to them on August 8 informing them he would not be complying with their requests. “To protect the integrity of our work and preserve our independence, we do not share information about ongoing matters, like the information you requested in your letters,” Cuffari wrote. “Similarly, we do not authorize our staff to sit for transcribed interviews with your committee about these ongoing matters.”
Cuffari said that once “these matters are complete,” his office will “consider a renewed request for documents, briefings, or transcribed interviews,” according to Tuesday’s letter.
CNN has requested comment from the DHS IG office.
The lawmakers also raised questions of whether Cuffari is using the ongoing criminal investigation into the missing text messages as an excuse to obstruct Congress.
“We are concerned that you are now improperly using a criminal investigation that you only recently announced to hide evidence from Congress of your misconduct and mismanagement,” Maloney and Thompson said.
In his previous letter, Cuffari defended how he has informed Congress, writing to Maloney and Thompson, “consistent with the law, I have reported to Congress various access issues that my office has experienced since 2021,” and cited DHS OIG’s semiannual report sent to Congress in November 2021.
But, Maloney and Thompson state that the November report “made no mention of Secret Service text messages,” and was given to Congress “nine months after communications were requested from the Secret Service, and long after your office learned that text messages were missing.”
The committee chairs also referenced a memo obtained by the Project on Government Oversight and shared with CNN last week detailing how federal investigators believed the Secret Service was impeding them from obtaining key information about the agency’s response to January 6, 2021, was significantly altered to remove reference to nearly all those efforts before a final report was presented to lawmakers in June.
Despite the alleged obstruction from Cuffari, Maloney and Thompson made a renewed request for documents and for DHS OIG personnel to be made available for interviews with a deadline of August 23.
Weeks of tensions
Tuesday’s letter is the latest in an ongoing back and forth between Congressional committees and DHS OIG as multiple investigations into why text messages from Secret Service agents from the days around the Capitol attack were deleted, and why it took so long for Congress to be notified are ongoing.
Maloney and Thompson say that Cuffari is also obstructing their efforts on another investigation. Since May 10, the committee chairs have been requesting documents relating to reports that Cuffari’s office tried to “censor or delay” findings of domestic abuse and sexual harassment by DHS employees.
“In response to our requests, your office withheld responsive documents and instead produced a copy of a letter you previously sent to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary in response to their separate inquiry” Maloney and Thompson wrote.
Cuffari informed Maloney and Thompson that he has sought the advice of the Office of Legal Counsel “concerning whether I am permitted to release deliberative records and information to Congress.”
Maloney and Thompson call Cuffari’s request for the Office of Legal Counsel “highly unusual” and question whether it is a “a delay tactic meant to hamper the Committees’ inquiry.”
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Big cuts to water use are coming to seven Western states. In June, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation told Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming to devise plans to reduce their water consumption by 15% amid a worsening drought in the Colorado River Basin. The deadline for those plans looms this week.
Here & Now‘s Scott Tong speaks with KUNC’s Alex Hager.
This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
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