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Rummaging around in its sack of unused characters, Marvel fished out She-Hulk, a cousin (in this universe) to Mark Ruffalo’s gamma-radiated scientist, Bruce Banner. He has spent a decade and a half getting his violent, feral alter-ego under control. The joke of the new Disney+ series She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (August 17) is that the cousin, Jennifer Walters (Orphan Black phenom Tatiana Maslany), has no trouble balancing her two halves. Sometimes Jennifer is tall and green and super strong, but otherwise there’s no real difference between when she’s hulking out and when she isn’t.
Built on that gag as it is, She-Hulk, from creator Jennifer Gao, is a comedy. It’s the breeziest, gassiest show yet in Marvel’s developing stable of small-screen properties, and yet it still feels heavy. Not in subject matter, but in its lumbering execution—its staggering around to find a tone that will match the zippy abilities of its star and eventually do something to expand a universe that, 14 years in, has been stretched to its limits.
Throughout the series, Jennifer talks to the camera, meta-narrating about the show we’re watching. The device is used only intermittently, though, and there are stretches when we forget entirely that’s a thing that the show does. By the end of the fourth episode, we don’t have a very clear sense of what the season is actually about. Is there a main villain? Something has been hinted at. But mostly, this is a legal case-of-the-week, or every-other-week, series that wants to make Jennifer’s big green existence something of a peppery remark on being a woman on the job; on dating in one’s 30s; on the banal, upside-down indignities of trying to be normal in a world full of super-powered happenings.
The show grabs blindly at these themes and motifs as it clunks along, often amusing but never in a cohesive tone or rhythm. Pop culture jokes—including an extended one about Megan Thee Stallion that never lands despite a big punchline—trot alongside more absurdist stuff (a villain from a past Marvel film has found enlightenment and seven prison pen pal sister-wife types) as the show tries to click into gear. Maslany, one of the more adept performers to enter the Marvel circus, keeps a lot of these plates spinning, but she’s given too much to manage while Gao and the writers figure out what show they’re making.
Beyond a training stint in Mexico which eventually turns out into a petulant fight between juiced-up cousins, there’s little action in the four episodes of She-Hulk I’ve seen. Which will likely frustrate the people who come to Marvel looking for smashing and exploding. The studio is, it seems, using its TV projects to test the possibility of all that they’ve built, noodling around with genre in an effort to express the company’s true totality. Some version of She-Hulk’s gentle snark has long been the Marvel house style, but the show carries it even further. That patter is center stage now, and She-Hulk doesn’t bother (so far) with anything resembling serious stakes. The show is just a riff that goes on and on, an amiable post-credits goof elongated into series form.
Which isn’t the worst thing a Marvel show could be. She-Hulk has none of the tortured political themes of Falcon and the Winter Soldier, nor, one would hope, any of the cloying faux-profundity of WandaVision’s clunky finale. It’s just a lark; digestible if smug, charming (mostly due to Maslany) and a little dorky. It’s easy enough to get on that wavelength for a few episodes.
Though I don’t know what is to be done with the She-Hulk herself, a mess of digital green that turns poor Maslany into a Sim from The Sims. Her movements are at once too jerky and too eerily fluid; she’s more alien being learning how to approximate human movements than she is a beefed-up version of her regular old lawyer self. For whatever reason, She-Hulk doesn’t share Jennifer’s sprightly tumble of curls. Instead she comes equipped with a dense wig (I think?) shaped like The Hair, the ubiquitous wavy style sported by so many TV characters in recent years. Maybe that’s yet another of the show’s winking jokes.
It’s hard to tell what She-Hulk thinks of itself. How silly is this all supposed to be? There’s certainly an element of self-aware parody at play, but there’s clearly also an earnest effort to sell the enterprise on more literal terms. Nothing in the Marvel economy can afford to be a total throwaway, because it must eventually sit alongside the rest of its siblings and cousins as they’re all put in service of the next content phase’s completion. She-Hulk: Attorney at Law stands awkwardly in that duty thus far. It tries to laugh off its role as an agent of empire but, of course, must maintain reverent allegiance all the while. Watching Maslany and Ruffalo, such appealing performers, have some spirited chats is nice. I just wish they had anything to talk about other than Marvel—and their tiresome obligations to it. | https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/08/she-hulk-makes-the-joke-but-maybe-doesnt-get-it | 2022-08-17T14:00:34Z | vanityfair.com | control | https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/08/she-hulk-makes-the-joke-but-maybe-doesnt-get-it | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
At 13, Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg didn’t connect to the standard ’90s teen comedies that were coming out in theaters. Instead, they were drawn to films like Clerks, Swingers, Out of Site, Pulp Fiction, and The Daytrippers. So they started writing their own movie: a comedy about two kids trying to find alcohol and have sex with their high school crushes before going off to college called Superbad.
More than a decade later, Superbad finally opened in theaters. Immediately, the film was a hit that catapulted its cast—including Jonah Hill, Michael Cera, Emma Stone, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Bill Hader, and Martha MacIsaac—into stardom. None of them imagined the impact the movie would have—except for Rogen and Goldberg, who never doubted that Superbad would be big.
Fifteen years after the film’s 2007 release, you can still walk into Target and find McLovin T-shirts, and see dating app users declare that they’re “DTF”—a phrase that was coined by Jonah Hill’s friends that he used in the film. Mostly, though, Superbad endures because the film is as heartfelt as it is raunchy, thanks to the bond between the fictional Seth and Evan. As we watch these two best friends careen toward an uncertain future, Superbad also asks us all to reflect on one of the most important questions a teenager can ask: “Where can I find booze??”
In honor of its 15th anniversary, we took a trip back to high school with the cast and crew of Superbad.
EVAN GOLDBERG (CO-SCREENWRITER/PRODUCER): Seth and I met in Bar Mitzvah class and went to the same high school. And there was this place [a video store] that would give you seven movies for seven bucks for seven days, and we would always go there and get seven awful movies and watch them.
SETH ROGEN (CO-SCREENWRITER/“OFFICER MICHAELS”): We’d pretty much get them based on the cover. You’d get mixed results on that.
GOLDBERG: One day we saw a movie that we genuinely do not know the name of, that was so bad we were like, “We could make a better movie than this!” And then we went upstairs, into my sister’s bedroom, where the computer was, and we opened Word—because we didn’t know there were other options—and we started writing an awful first draft of Superbad.
ROGEN: It was fundamentally about the same idea. Essentially there was a party and the guys were trying to buy beer. It was inspired largely just by our desire to buy alcohol at the time. That was very true. We liked going to house parties. We had a ton of house parties at our high school for whatever reason. And it always was a challenge to get booze.
GOLDBERG: Our original draft ended with them leaving the party, walking down the alleyway, and then Seth’s character makes fun of Michael Cera’s mother having nice breasts, and then he says, “Fuck you.” That was the end.
ROGEN: I was doing stand-up at the time, and I would try out the bits from the movie. And we would just see that these are funny ideas.
Much of Superbad was lifted directly from Goldberg and Rogen’s own lives. They really did know a girl who got her period while dancing; as teenagers, they wound up at an adult party where they watched people do cocaine. They really filled laundry detergent bottles with beer. There really is a Fogell. Many of the people mentioned throughout the film, such as Dan Remick and Mike Snider, are also actual people they knew.
When he was 16, Seth Rogen was cast in Judd Apatow’s cult series Freaks and Geeks. After the show was unceremoniously canceled in 2000, Apatow cast Rogen on Undeclared, which was also unceremoniously canceled after one season.
JUDD APATOW (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER): I heard that Seth was writing something when we did Freaks and Geeks, but he didn’t show it to me at that time. Seth and Evan had started their script when they were 13 years old, and already had something in its earliest form, which was incredibly funny and original. So we began to talk about if we could get into the shape where someone would actually allow us to make it. | https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/08/superbad-oral-history | 2022-08-17T14:00:35Z | vanityfair.com | control | https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/08/superbad-oral-history | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
High above the lights of Los Angeles stands the Mountain, impervious to the Hollywood power players and business tycoons plotting and scheming below. Many have coveted its 157 acres, but the Mountain has remained tantalizingly out of reach. Spanning a surface area bigger than 100 football fields, this grassy, lush mountaintop has been the prize—once valued at $1 billion—of Middle Eastern royals, A-list stars, and mega-moguls. Rihanna, Salma Hayek, James Cameron, Elon Musk, and others have made pilgrimages to the Mountain, for roving Oscar parties and charity balls. Yet the only creatures to make the Mountain their home are the deer that frolic nearby. At other points known as Tower Grove or the Vineyard, the Mountain of Beverly Hills is arguably the city’s most spectacular undeveloped parcel of land.
For the rare few who have owned it, the Mountain has been both a blessing and a curse. The last Shah of Iran’s sister once owned the Mountain. She planned to build her brother a palace in exile until Molotov-cocktail-hurling Iranian students changed her mind. Next came Merv Griffin, who set out to best Aaron Spelling by building the city’s biggest mansion at its peak; then he ran out of steam. In 1997, Griffin sold to Herbalife guru Mark Hughes for $8.5 million, setting a Southern California record at the time. Hughes planned to build his own dream house there, but his whole dream unraveled. Three years after Hughes bought the plot, he was dead from an alcohol- and antidepressant-fueled overdose. A reportedly $400 million estate, including the Mountain, went to his only son, Alex, then eight years old.
And a brutal war ensued, pitting Alex and his mother, Suzan Hughes, against the estate’s three trustees, whose role was to protect the estate’s assets until Alex turned 35. But as Suzan levied in court, the trustees had plans of their own. “Instead of acting like trustees, they wanted to be Mark Hughes and develop the Mountain themselves,” Suzan told V.F. Launching numerous lawsuits, Suzan alleged that the group made “arbitrary and capricious” decisions and were hostile to Alex. She also alleged that one of the trustees sexually harassed her, and she wanted them removed. The trustees denied her accusations, and Suzan lost. She cast herself as a David against their Goliaths in a pre-#MeToo world, one that negated her claims as a mother protecting her child, while the trustees retorted that she wanted to wrest control of the trust for her own benefit.
“The impression that everyone had on the trustees’ side was that Suzan was litigating to take over the trust herself, because she was the mother of the only child and heir and therefore she should be the trustee, even though it was Mark’s money and he was entitled to choose who he wanted to manage it for Alex’s benefit—even if Mark did not have great insight into the people he was naming and they ultimately abused the trust,” an attorney who once worked for the trustees told V.F. “Never did I have the impression that they were managing this estate because they cared about Alex.”
The trustees consulted a psychiatrist and a rabbi about the potentially harmful impact of wealth on a child. As the trustees’ then lawyer, Edward A. Woods, said in a 2005 interview with the Los Angeles Times: “Does he need a chandelier or would he be content with something from IKEA?” Any kid would be fine with Ikea, but Alex had been raised in mansions, with nary a budget fixture in sight. In court papers, Suzan said Alex’s lifestyle when his father was alive “included vacationing with Mark at his lavish beach home, cruising on Mark’s yacht, driving in Mark’s fleet of luxury cars and attending events of extraordinary prestige, lavishness and extravagance.” As Suzan saw it, Mark had hired the trustees to maintain Alex’s lifestyle, not downgrade it. “These three guys are employees, sycophants and dictators,” Suzan said to a reporter in 2003. “Suzan wants Alex to have the life his father intended for him,” her lawyer, the late Hillel Chodos, said in a separate interview. “They loathe Suzan. She has criticized them. They don’t like to be criticized.”
As the court fights exploded, Alex was thrust into an unwanted spotlight, dubbed “America’s richest teenager.” At the heart of the lawsuits was the Mountain, which Mark had wanted preserved for his son. The property cost around $250,000 a year to maintain by 2020, but maintenance was never a question. The trustees saw its potential as a development site. In 2004, the trustees sold the Mountain in a no-cash deal to Charles “Chip” Dickens, an Atlanta businessman, lending Dickens the money to buy the Mountain, and the Mountain was lost. When Alex turned 18 in December 2009, he hired his own lawyers and launched his own lawsuit to have the trustees removed. In 2013, he won, mainly because the trustees had botched the Mountain sale so badly. Judge Mitchell Beckloff ultimately ruled the trustees showed “a gross breach of trust” that “borders on recklessness” and “resulted in significant damage to the trust.” The trustees had lent money to Dickens, a man with no experience and no money, then sat back and did nothing as his company continually defaulted, according to a court ruling. The trust is now run by institutional trustees at Fiduciary International Trust of California. While Alex, now 30, declined to be interviewed, sources say he agreed with the actions his mother took. (“Their interests have always been aligned,” a legal source said.) “Alex has been through so much, he just wants to be out of the spotlight,” a source close to him said. “He is just not ready to talk.” (Alex is an independent producer and founder of Spacemaker Productions who recently coproduced Armageddon Time, starring Anne Hathaway, Jeremy Strong, and Anthony Hopkins, which received a standing ovation at Cannes in May.) “My son’s privacy is über-important,” says Suzan. “He didn’t ask for any of this.”
Golden hour bloomed as we reached the Mountain’s top. Ribbons of colored light and jet contrails laced the sky, and a family of deer romped in the distance. My guide exhaled. Less an aerobic heave, more a long sigh of relief.
“Standing here makes it all worth it,” said Suzan Hughes. The Mountain was Mark’s dream, not hers. But she’s ready to talk about her fight to keep it, and her life with Hughes. “Did you see The Insider?” she asks, referring to the 1999 film, starring Al Pacino, about a tobacco-industry whistleblower (and coincidentally based on a 1996 Vanity Fair article). “That’s kind of how I felt for 13 years. Opening up today takes a lot out of me. It takes me back there.”
A drop of around 1,400 feet and out beyond L.A. lies the Pacific. On the Fourth of July, Suzan says, you can see the fireworks displays of five different enclaves, including Malibu, Marina del Rey, and Encino. “I wanted to take Alex here after his father died, to see the fireworks. But the trustees wouldn’t give us the key.” | https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/08/los-angeles-billionaire-real-estate | 2022-08-17T14:00:41Z | vanityfair.com | control | https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/08/los-angeles-billionaire-real-estate | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
In 2008, a Chicago jury acquitted R. Kelly on child pornography charges in his hometown. Prosecutors said that a 27-minute tape from between 1998 and 2000, repeatedly bootlegged and sold on streets across the country, showed the R&B star having sex with a teenage girl. But the alleged victim never testified in the trial, and Kelly’s defense team, helmed by the storied Chicago attorney Edward Genson, managed to convince some of the jurors that the people in the tape weren’t who the government claimed. Kelly’s career, then near its creative and commercial peak, had been continuing mostly unobstructed, and after the verdict came in, his supporters celebrated outside the courthouse, where they had been gathering throughout the trial.
Allegations of Kelly’s sexual misconduct date back at least 26 years, but it’s only in the last few that a cultural and legal response has more clearly coalesced. In 2019, the documentary series Surviving R. Kelly provided a widely dissected coda to the #MuteRKelly campaign on social media and a BuzzFeed investigation that sparked fresh inquiries into the singer’s behavior. That same year, Genson, who would die a year later, told the Chicago Sun-Times that Kelly had been “guilty as hell,” and Page Six reported that a Homeland Security Investigations agent watching Surviving R. Kelly initiated an investigation that led to his arrest. Federal authorities ultimately brought two sets of charges against Kelly. In a first trial last year, a Brooklyn jury found him guilty on nine counts related to racketeering and sex trafficking. One of the victims who testified about Kelly’s abuse recalled on the witness stand how she first met him outside the courthouse in 2008.
A judge sentenced Kelly to 30 years in prison this summer, but a second federal trial that begins with opening arguments on Wednesday is meant to expand the justice system’s efforts to catch up with the trail of allegations against him. (Kelly has filed a notice to appeal the Brooklyn conviction.) In the Northern District of Illinois, Kelly faces 13 counts including child pornography, coercing a minor into criminal sexual activity, and obstructing the federal investigation connected to his 2008 trial. (Kelly also faces state-level charges related to sex crimes in Illinois and Minnesota. He has maintained his innocence.)
Prosecutors claim that Kelly and his associates paid off and threatened witnesses and their families, including the woman who appeared in the tape and her parents. Now in her 30s, she is expected to testify in this trial, as is her mother. Prosecutors have indicated that the two women will testify about the coercive and financial lengths that Kelly and his employees went to keep them from cooperating with the government.
While prosecutors in Kelly’s trial in the Eastern District of New York last year portrayed him as the leader of a criminal enterprise, none of his employees were tried alongside him. It was a dynamic that Kelly’s defense waved at, albeit briefly, and one that Judge Ann Marie Donnelly pondered as she delivered his sentence in June: “Maybe it just became normal to these people.” In Illinois, Kelly has two codefendants. Prosecutors claim that he and his former business manager Derrel McDavid orchestrated the scheme to keep victims and witnesses quiet, and that both of them, along with another employee, Milton Brown, staged an effort to recover some of the sex tapes that Kelly recorded—some of them allegedly involving minors—in order to keep them from authorities. (McDavid and Brown have pleaded not guilty.)
For all the renewed attention paid to Kelly’s history over the last few years, his trial in Brooklyn was a relatively quiet proceeding—his reputation had in some ways already been sealed. The lead-up to this second trial has resulted in fewer revelations about Kelly’s ring of abuse than stories of a wide range of complicating behavior and claims. A Chicago man named Christopher Gunn, ostensibly a Kelly supporter, recently pleaded not guilty to charges of threatening the Brooklyn case’s prosecutors in a YouTube video. Tabloids have reported on Kelly forming friendships in a Brooklyn federal prison with Frank James, the alleged Sunset Park subway shooter, and Brendan Hunt, who, following the January 6 insurrection, made death threats against members of Congress. Joycelyn Savage, a former live-in girlfriend of Kelly’s, reportedly claimed last week that she is pregnant with Kelly’s child.
Kelly’s new attorney, Jennifer Bonjean, denied Savage’s claim, writing on Twitter, “People are just insane.” Bonjean, who has also represented Bill Cosby and Larry Hoover, stepped in for the frequently scattered defense team that represented Kelly in Brooklyn. She has since launched something of a public advocacy campaign, and wrote on Twitter last week that it would be hard to find an impartial jury “given the media war on my client.” Bonjean has told the Sun-Times that Kelly’s new trial is “total and complete overkill” that stems from a government fixation she believes to be “motivated, in part, by race.” (Most of Kelly’s known victims and alleged victims are also Black.)
At Kelly’s sentencing in June, he declined to address his victims in the courtroom or the judge. (Bonjean cited his other pending cases.) As entrenched as his history of abuse has become in the public consciousness, he has never gone so far as to address it head-on, and he maintains some level of residual fan support. Over the next month—the judge has said he wants the proceedings to last a maximum of four weeks—Kelly will face another round of criminal reckoning, this time in his hometown, nearly 15 years after his acquittal there earned him a courthouse celebration. | https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/08/r-kelly-second-federal-trial | 2022-08-17T14:00:42Z | vanityfair.com | control | https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/08/r-kelly-second-federal-trial | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hagens Berman urges Tuya Inc. (NYSE: TUYA) investors with significant losses to submit your losses now.
Relevant Period: Mar. 15, 2021 - Aug. 9, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: Oct. 11, 2022
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Tuya Inc. (LFST) Securities Class Action:
The case is brought on behalf of all investors who purchased Tuya ADS in or traceable to the company's March 2021 IPO.
Specifically, Tuya's IPO documents touted the company's historical growth, claiming it was driven by the "thriving ecosystem" of customers, made up of brands, OEMS, industry operators and system integrators, who generated revenue for Tuya by selling products through e-commerce marketplaces such as Amazon.com
The statements allowed Tuya to go public and raise over $946 million in gross proceeds.
The complaint alleges the IPO documents failed to disclose that: (1) a material portion of Tuya's China-based customers were engaged in the widespread and systematic manipulation of reviews and product offerings in violation of Amazon.com's terms of use; (2) prior to the IPO, a consumer investigation and data breach had exposed 13 million records of organized fake review scams linked to over 200,000 Amazon account profiles; and (3) as a result, there was a substantial risk that a material portion of Tuya's significant customers would be barred from using Amazon.com's platform, negatively impacting Tuya's business, revenues, earnings and prospects.
Shortly after the IPO, the financial press reported that Amazon.com suspended hundreds of thousands accounts after discovering a massive fake review scam and closed 340 online stores of one of its largest Chinese retailers in the first half of this year.
By Aug. 18, 2021, when Tuya announced disappointing Q2 2021 results, management blamed the results and outlook on Amazon.com's strict execution of seller policy.
As a result, Tuya ADSs are trading almost 90% below their IPO price.
"We're focused on investors' losses and proving Tuya misled investors about its purported customers," said Reed Kathrein, the Hagens Berman partner leading the investigation.
If you invested in Tuya and have significant losses, or have knowledge that may assist the firm's investigation, click here to discuss your legal rights with Hagens Berman.
Whistleblowers: Persons with non-public information regarding Tuya should consider their options to help in the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under the new program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC. For more information, call Reed Kathrein at 844-916-0895 or email TUYA@hbsslaw.com.
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Air Force contract will accelerate deployment of quantum dot solar technology after recent successful demonstration projects, highlighting dual use capabilities
LOS ALAMOS, N.M., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UbiQD, Inc., a New Mexico-based nanotechnology development company, announced today it was recently awarded Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contracts by the United States Air Force (AFWERX Program). The current phase II contract provides funding for two installations totaling more than 20 windows, as well as continued scale-up and development of UbiQD's quantum dot-tinted photovoltaic window technology, called WENDOW™.
The company recently completed a series of successful demonstration projects, including installing the largest electricity generating windows ever made at Western Washington University in July, 2022. This project included two vibrant colors (orange and yellow) as well as UbiQD's color neutral (near-IR) tint, highlighting the color tunability inherent with quantum dots.
"This technology helps Western Washington University get closer to achieving our sustainability goals on campus," said David Patrick, Vice Provost for Research and Dean of the Graduate School. "I was impressed by how easily the windows were installed, and love how great they look. I'm hoping to see more projects like this on campus in the near future."
The increasing scale and frequency of window projects comes at a time when solar incentives are being energized in the U.S. with the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act. The new legislation just signed into law, now provides a tax credit of at least 30% for solar investments for the next 10 years.
"We are seeing strong fiscal support for sustainability initiatives in the built environment right now," said Hunter McDaniel, UbiQD Founder and CEO. "Our expanded contract with the U.S. Air Force couldn't come at a better time, right as we are scaling and ahead of the upgraded solar investment tax incentives."
UbiQD is an advanced materials company powering decarbonization of the built environment with nanotechnology. WENDOW™, a new line of solar photovoltaic products, utilizes luminescent quantum dot tinting to concentrate solar energy and generate electricity while maintaining transparency. Headquartered in Los Alamos, New Mexico, UbiQD is licensing technology developed at leading research institutions, including Los Alamos National Laboratory, M.I.T., University of Washington, and Western Washington University. To learn more, please visit: https://wendow.us and https://www.ubiqd.com.
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A beautiful mirror is functional, practical and can add an attractive focal point to your room’s decor. Large mirrors reflect and enhance a room’s aesthetic, and they can even provide more natural light to the room if they’re placed near a window.
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LARAMIE – It was almost as if his brain didn’t know how to go on living.
That’s how Tracy Young described her struggle to understand what led her son, Alexandre Cole Young, to end his life in 2013.
Alexandre was a soccer player for the University of Wyoming. After four concussions, the part of his brain that made sense out of his life was no longer available to him, she said.
And after eight years since their son choose to kill himself, Young said she and her husband still haven’t gotten “over it,” as some friends and colleagues have suggested.
“You never get over it,” she said. “It’s still with us every single day.”
Preventing that pain, and the drive to head off both suicide and its impact on families, is something Young confronts on a regular basis through the Coalition of the Prevention of Suicide and Substance Abuse (CoPSSA) in Albany County.
Young is contracted by the county as a community engagement consultant. A lot of that work involves bringing together the various agencies and individuals that can help prevent suicides, she said.
Those connections are important because there is no one way to prevent suicides, Young said. Identifying who is at risk, providing health care resources and knowing how to intervene are part of the picture. But the solutions are more broad-reaching than the scope of most individual agencies.
CPSSA is a collaborative effort between Albany County, law enforcement agencies, the University of Wyoming, Cathedral Home, Ivinson Memorial Hospital and other clinics, counseling centers, nonprofit agencies and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
COVID-19 interrupted CoPSSA’s meetings and the coordination between the agencies, Young said, adding she’s happy to see the group revitalized.
The need is in the numbers, Young said.
“Suicide is a very serious public health concern everywhere,” she said. “In Wyoming, we tend to be in the top five annually.”
According to COPSSA, the rate of suicide deaths per 100,000 in Wyoming is 26.9, nearly double the national average of 14 per 100,000.
What this means is that every two days, someone dies from suicide in Wyoming, according to the Wyoming Department of Health. Men are four times more likely to die by suicide than women; firearms are used 65% of the time.
Societal influences
Some reasons for the high numbers may also be rooted in culture and societal taboos.
Lou Farley, who coordinates the Survivors of Suicide support group in Laramie, said Wyoming’s tradition of individualism may prevent some people from getting help for mental health issues.
He said he has not heard of a proven way of preventing suicides. Also the spiritual director for Hospice of Laramie, Farley has 30 years of experience providing counseling services in Laramie.
“We have not arrived at an effective antidote to suicide culture,” he said.
That culture is exactly what Young and the others in CoPSSA are working to change. Young describes the process as a way of looking at suicide prevention on multiple fronts, in large and small ways.
Young compared the task to another cultural change that started with a group of parents who wanted to prevent their high school students from drinking and driving.
“The best example is MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving),” she said. “It took 30 years to change the DUI rates in the country. But from 2003-13, underage drinking was reduced by 30% in Albany County.”
MADD worked for small changes: updates to underage drinking laws, stiffer penalties for drunk driving and safe ride home programs, Young said.
“These are all small things, hard to measure,” she said. Their efforts also changed the culture from “everybody does it” to “it is not acceptable.”
Locally, Young said people can look at everyday decisions that can make death by suicide easier for someone considering it. Examples, she said, are the use of gun locks or designing multi-story buildings that are hard to exit from the roof or higher floors.
Initiatives include reducing the use of alcohol and other drugs, Young said, because “alcohol is a factor is so many suicides.
The Laramie Boomerang is a newspaper and website affiliated with the Wyoming Tribune Eagle. For more recent Boomerang stories on suicide prevention, see Saturday’s newspaper, which is also available online via WyomingNews.com/LaramieBoomerang. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/news/local_news/changes-in-a-community-can-help-reduce-suicides/article_6875cb33-1a7e-5207-bd07-b0ad245753dd.html | 2022-08-17T14:07:36Z | wyomingnews.com | control | https://www.wyomingnews.com/news/local_news/changes-in-a-community-can-help-reduce-suicides/article_6875cb33-1a7e-5207-bd07-b0ad245753dd.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
LARAMIE – Dominic Blake’s first tattoo was a small black semicolon tucked behind his right ear.
It is not only OK to ask about it, he hopes everyone will.
A semicolon tattoo is a message about mental health and suicide prevention. It started in 2013 when Project Semicolon was launched as a way to encourage discussion about depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts.
The message of Project Semicolon (projectsemicolon.com) is “your story isn’t over.”
“The project, and its ‘;’ symbol, have become very well-known over the past few years,” Blake said. “I got this in 2014, before I knew about the project. My boss had one. He got it for mental health.
“It’s a semicolon because it is something that someone would use when they could have ended the sentence but chose not to.”
In written English, a semicolon separates two parts of a sentence that could each stand on its own; it indicates a stop but not a full stop.
Blake said he wanted to call attention to issues such as anxiety and depression, and reduce social barriers in talking about mental illness.
Blake talked about his small semicolon while waiting for an appointment at Vintage Electric Tattoo in Laramie.
The shop’s owner, Chad Elsasser, said the semicolon is becoming a regular tattoo request.
“They are placed in a different area and for a variety of reasons,” Elsasser said. “Maybe they’ve lost somebody or they were going through it. It’s a reminder — wherever their heart goes.”
There are a “thousand different directions” on the style of the tattoo, Elsasser said. Some, like Blake’s, are plain. Others have names, dates or other decorations added.
While a universal symbol, how it’s done is personal, he said. “It’s more about the meaning than the tattoo.”
For some, getting the tattoo is a way to put something at rest; it allows them to move on but they keep a reminder of a friend or how a suicide or attempt impacted their lives, he said.
Because it lasts, Elsasser said the tattoo never diminishes or takes away the power of what his clients are doing.
For Blake, the symbol speaks to a broad range of mental health issues. He said speaking about mental illness can be a very difficult for many people.
“I used to be a bartender. People would see (the tattoo) and ask about it,” Blake said. “Mental health has such a stigma. It opens up a conversation about it.”
Blake now works as a firefighter in Cheyenne.
“People don’t want to talk about it, but it’s important to normalize it, to de-stigmatize it,” he said about issues of suicide and mental health.
Elsasser said when clients get their semicolon tattoos, some will choose to explain their decisions. There's no pressure for an explanation, he said.
Blake said the concept of safe space is what he hopes he communicates with the semicolon, that space is not just within four walls, but within conversation.
The semicolon, he said, means he offers a safe space to talk. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/news/local_news/semicolon-tattoo-opens-mental-illness-conversations/article_9598a812-bfab-56c2-aca1-b00110dacbb8.html | 2022-08-17T14:07:42Z | wyomingnews.com | control | https://www.wyomingnews.com/news/local_news/semicolon-tattoo-opens-mental-illness-conversations/article_9598a812-bfab-56c2-aca1-b00110dacbb8.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Phoenix expected to vote on abortion resolution in September
The Phoenix City Council will likely vote next month on a resolution that would prohibit city resources from being used to enforce abortion laws.
The latest: Mayor Kate Gallego, council members and the city's legal team are working on the wording of the resolution now, city officials confirmed to Axios Phoenix on Monday.
Why it matters: Arizona's latest abortion law, which will take effect in September, criminalizes doctors who perform abortions after 15 weeks.
- The Phoenix Police Department is the largest law enforcement agency in the state.
Flashback: On June 24, when SCOTUS overturned Roe v. Wade, Gallego told Axios she had "no interest in criminalizing health care providers."
- The city council directed staff to look into how to craft an abortion-related resolution in late June, city attorney Cris Meyer said
- The resolution aims to make Gallego's position a city policy, the mayor's spokesperson said.
Zoom out: The Tucson City Council passed a resolution in early June — after a draft of the Supreme Court's decision was leaked — to instruct its police department not to arrest people violating state laws restricting abortion, The Arizona Daily Star reported.
Of note: It's unclear whether abortion, at any point in pregnancy, is still legal in Arizona. Most providers are not providing abortions until there is legal clarity.
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Life comes with lots of little annoyances, few of them littler or more annoying than mosquitoes. Just about everyone who spends any time outdoors will be bothered by the bloodsucking party poopers at one point or another.
Although it may seem difficult to avoid mosquitoes, there are several easy measures you can take to reduce or eliminate them from your yard and garden. The best control is prevention.
With the exception of those who live near a lake, marsh or swamp — or in densely packed neighborhoods — most of the blame for mosquito invasions usually falls on the property’s residents. Mosquitoes need only one-quarter inch of water to breed — and a female can lay hundreds of eggs at a time.
Inspect your property for standing water. Even the most diligent among us will likely find water collected in a children’s playset, tire, clogged gutter, pot saucer, overturned trash can lid or flying disc toy. Drain or dump water as you see it, even if the amount appears insignificant, and drill drainage holes in the bottoms of vessels like tire swings.
For water that’s intended to stand, such as in ponds and bird baths, the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti) is a safe and effective way to kill mosquito larvae. Several strains of Bt are available, each targeting different insects, so be sure to buy the israelensis strain to target mosquitoes. The product is also effective against black flies and fungus gnats.
Bti comes in various forms, including donut-shaped briquettes called “Mosquito Dunks.” The floating rings offer 30 days of protection and “will not harm people, pets and other animals, aquatic life, or other insects, including honeybees,” according to the CDC.
If you don’t have a pond or bird bath, you can make a DIY mosquito trap: Add a handful of straw, hay or grass clippings to a (preferably dark-colored) pail filled with water, and let it sit for 1-2 days. Then add one mosquito dunk. For large infestations, tuck several buckets around the yard. The decomposing organic matter will attract the insects, which will lay eggs on the treated water. Replace water and add a fresh dunk every 30 days to thwart future generations of mosquitoes.
Mosquitoes also like to hunker down among weeds and overgrown vegetation. Keep the yard tidy.
Running a standing or box fan at high speed will significantly reduce mosquito activity on your porch, deck or patio. It works by literally blowing the insects away and dispersing our exhaled carbon dioxide, which would otherwise attract them. You’ll keep cooler, too.
Avoid using insecticidal foggers or sprays, which threaten essential pollinators and other beneficial insects while controlling only a small portion of the adult mosquito population. In addition, such applications would need to be repeated multiple times per season.
So-called “mosquito plants” and other plants marketed as repellents do, indeed, contain oils or chemicals that the insects find unappealing. But they’re not effective unless those compounds are released, such as by crushing the leaves. Merely having such a plant in the garden or a pot will not provide any benefit.
Various research studies have shown citronella candles containing lemongrass oil provide mild-to-moderate protection. The jury is out on whether the benefit can be attributed to the repellant properties of the active ingredient, the candle’s ability to mask the human scent or if the flame itself is the deterrent.
In case you’re wondering, mosquitoes do serve a purpose — as pollinators and bird food. Still, because the roles they serve in these areas are minor, eliminating them from your yard will not adversely affect the ecosystem.
Itchy welts aside, many of us live or vacation in areas where mosquitoes can transmit viruses like West Nile, Zika, dengue and chikungunya, and parasitic illnesses like malaria. Pets are at risk, too, with heartworm disease posing the most significant threat.
Wearing long sleeves and pants, reducing time spent outdoors between dusk and dawn, when mosquitoes are most active, and keeping up to date with pets’ heartworm prevention treatments will go a long way toward reducing mosquito bites.
And remember, you don’t live in a barn. Keep the door closed. | https://www.wwlp.com/news/national/how-to-nix-mosquitoes-and-reclaim-your-yard-and-garden/ | 2022-08-17T14:12:46Z | wwlp.com | control | https://www.wwlp.com/news/national/how-to-nix-mosquitoes-and-reclaim-your-yard-and-garden/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Idukki: A fast track court in Kerala on Wednesday convicted and sentenced a man to a total of 30 years imprisonment for several offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, for raping his minor step daughter at their home in Idukki district in the absence of her mother.
However, the convict would be serving only 10 years in prison as that is the highest punishment given to him by the court for each of the offences of aggravated penetrative sexual assault of a minor below the age of 12 years, by a person who was a relative and by someone who was in a position of trust or authority, under the POCSO Act.
The order was passed by Fast Track Court special judge T G Varghese, Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) S S Saneesh said.
He said the incident occurred in 2018 when the then 32-year-old step-father raped the minor girl in their home in her mother's absence.
The court convicted the accused on the basis of the victim's testimony as well as the statement given by her younger sister who witnessed the assault, the SPP said.
The mother had turned hostile during the trial.
The court also imposed a fine of Rs 1.5 lakh on the convict and directed the District Legal Services Authority to provide an additional Rs one lakh to the minor girl, under the Victim Compensation Scheme, for her rehabilitation.
Presently, the victim is living in a shelter home run by the Child Welfare Committee, he said. | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2022/08/17/30-year-jail-term-for-stepfather-raping-minor-child.html | 2022-08-17T14:21:22Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2022/08/17/30-year-jail-term-for-stepfather-raping-minor-child.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
In a blow to the state government, Governor Arif Mohammed Khan used his powers as Chancellor of universities to stay the appointment of an associate professor at Kannur University on grounds of nepotism.
The Governor's action comes a day after Kannur University Vice Chancellor Gopinath Ravindran clarified to him that there were no irregularities in the selection process of Priya Varghese to the Department of Malayalam.
As Ms Varghese is the wife of KK Ragesh, who is a CPM leader and the private secretary to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, the Governor's stay order on the varsity Syndicate's resolution is a heavy blow for the ruling party.
The Chancellor has also stayed "all further proceedings pursuant to the selection procedure for appointment of associate professor in the Department of Malayalam, with immediate effect until further orders".
The Chancellor invoked specific provisions in the Kannur University Act, 1996 in issuing the order. He has also served show-cause notices "to all stakeholders".
VC cites varsity act, says no more
Soon after the Governor's order was issued, the vice-chancellor called a press conference and hinted that they would be challenging the stay in court.
Gopinath Ravindran did not take many questions in the press conference. He instead, read the Governor's orders and section 7(3) of the Kannur University Act.
"Here is what section 7 (3) of the act says," Ravindran said before quoting the text.
"The Chancellor may, by order in writing, annul any proceedings of the university which is not in conformity with this act and the statutes, the ordinances, the regulations, the rules of the by-laws.
".. provided that before making any such order, the Chancellor shall upon such authority to show cause why such an order should not be made and consider the cause if any shown by such authority within a reasonable time."
He refused to comment further and just clarified that "based on this direction we may move the court".
It is alleged that Ms Varghese had the worst research score among six applicants for the post in the Malayalam department.
However, she climbed the rank-list after the interview that was conducted by a committee led by the vice-chancellor. The information came to light following an RTI enquiry. | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2022/08/17/kerala-governor-stays-priya-varghese-selection-kannur-university-nepotism.amp.html | 2022-08-17T14:21:28Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2022/08/17/kerala-governor-stays-priya-varghese-selection-kannur-university-nepotism.amp.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
In a blow to the state government, Governor Arif Mohammed Khan used his powers as Chancellor of universities to stay the appointment of an associate professor at Kannur University on grounds of nepotism.
The Governor's action comes a day after Kannur University Vice Chancellor Gopinath Ravindran clarified to him that there were no irregularities in the selection process of Priya Varghese to the Department of Malayalam.
As Ms Varghese is the wife of KK Ragesh, who is a CPM leader and the private secretary to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, the Governor's stay order on the varsity Syndicate's resolution is a heavy blow for the ruling party.
The Chancellor has also stayed "all further proceedings pursuant to the selection procedure for appointment of associate professor in the Department of Malayalam, with immediate effect until further orders".
The Chancellor invoked specific provisions in the Kannur University Act, 1996 in issuing the order. He has also served show-cause notices "to all stakeholders".
VC cites varsity act, says no more
Soon after the Governor's order was issued, the vice-chancellor called a press conference and hinted that they would be challenging the stay in court.
Gopinath Ravindran did not take many questions in the press conference. He instead, read the Governor's orders and section 7(3) of the Kannur University Act.
"Here is what section 7 (3) of the act says," Ravindran said before quoting the text.
"The Chancellor may, by order in writing, annul any proceedings of the university which is not in conformity with this act and the statutes, the ordinances, the regulations, the rules of the by-laws.
".. provided that before making any such order, the Chancellor shall upon such authority to show cause why such an order should not be made and consider the cause if any shown by such authority within a reasonable time."
He refused to comment further and just clarified that "based on this direction we may move the court".
It is alleged that Ms Varghese had the worst research score among six applicants for the post in the Malayalam department.
However, she climbed the rank-list after the interview that was conducted by a committee led by the vice-chancellor. The information came to light following an RTI enquiry. | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2022/08/17/kerala-governor-stays-priya-varghese-selection-kannur-university-nepotism.html | 2022-08-17T14:21:35Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2022/08/17/kerala-governor-stays-priya-varghese-selection-kannur-university-nepotism.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Their 2010 wedding made headlines in her native Denmark, coming just two months before the birth of their first child, but now Princess Nathalie of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg and her husband of 12 years, Alexander Johannsmann, are calling it quits.
Nathalie is the third child and youngest daughter of Princess Benedikte of Denmark, who is herself the younger sister of Queen Margrethe. Her and her two older siblings, Prince Gustav and Princess Alexandra, were raised at Berleburg Castle in Germany, the homeland of their father, Richard, 6th Prince of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg. This meant that they were not entitled to the Serene Highness styling of their cousins, and are not officially in the line of succession, as Danish law dictates that they must have grown up in Denmark for this.
A keen horsewoman, Nathalie has competed in multiple Olympics for Denmark, winning a bronze in 2008, and landing fourth place in 2012. Like her mother, she owns a stud farm in Germany. It was through their shared love of horses that she met her husband, who is also a breeder and competitive show jumper.
The couple were married in May 2010 in a civil ceremony, with a religious ceremony taking place a year later on 18 June 2011, at the Evangelist Church in her hometown of Berleburg. The bride wore a ‘60s style by designer Henrik Hviid, featuring a floral lace overlay and floral appliqué detail. Her ‘something borrowed’ was her wedding veil and tiara, first worn by her great-grandmother, Princess Margaret of Connaught, for her wedding to future King Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden in 1905. Known as the Khedive of Egypt tiara, it has been worn by all of Margaret's female descendants on their wedding days.
The princess and her ex-husband share two children, a son, Konstantin and a daughter, Louisa, who are 12 and seven respectively. The birth of Konstantin, two months after their wedding, made headlines at the time. They had previously announced their separation. | https://www.tatler.com/article/danish-princess-finalises-her-divorce-after-12-years-of-marriage | 2022-08-17T14:27:55Z | tatler.com | control | https://www.tatler.com/article/danish-princess-finalises-her-divorce-after-12-years-of-marriage | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Hair and social status have always been entwined. In Marie Antoinette’s 18th-century France, outlandish styles reached astronomical heights among – fittingly – high society. Typically, a ’do would feature ‘moving parts, even live animals, such as glow worms’, explains Rachael Gibson, aka The Hair Historian, a scholar of bygone coiffures. ‘It wasn’t just an expression of wealth through the costly elements involved in achieving such a style,’ she notes, ‘but also through the fact they were so restrictive that they could never have been worn by anyone involved in any kind of manual labour.’
Is your hair Old Money or New Money? Tatler's Lifestyle and Beauty Editor investigates
In 2022, fewer living creatures are involved, but hair remains a tool with which to project your wealth and social status. The Earl of Hopetoun, laughing as he relives a dinner-party conversation, revels in the truism that ‘all the grand old society women’s hair is the same: grey coifs, reminiscent of the top of Roman pillars’.
He’s not wrong. Just look at the Queen, the Princess Royal and Princess Antonia, Duchess of Wellington, all of whom project their undeniable regality through their hair. To achieve a grand look, head to SK Hair and Beauty, the Belgravia salon renowned for its virtuoso application of tiaras, with a private room where Princess Alexandra, the glamorous cousin of the Queen, gets her pearl-white tresses tended to.
Throughout history, as a general rule, the more groomed a woman, the richer. It was a sign she had staff to get her dressed and do her hair. The Gilded Age, the series by Julian Fellowes about New York high society in the 1880s, reflects this maxim. Sean Flanigan, the show’s head of hair, has said that when crafting looks for different cast members it was essential the hairstyles of the working classes were significantly simpler than the elaborate styles of the upper classes: ‘It really was important to keep the labourers looking like their hair was done by themselves.’
And yet, even within hallowed American high society at the turn of the 20th century, the nuance of a hairstyle could offer clues as to a person’s place in the pecking order. The more ornate the ’do, the more obviously one was striving.
Two of the central characters in the series are Bertha Russell, who was based on Alva Vanderbilt (the wife of William Kissam Vanderbilt, she was considered terribly vulgar and nouveau riche) and Mrs Astor, herself modelled on Caroline Schermerhorn Astor, the old-money social queen of New York. Bertha’s up-dos are highly sculpted, with billowing chignons made all the more voluminous with additional hair pieces and swathes of hair elegantly swept over her forehead. Meanwhile, Mrs Astor’s hair features tightly wound curls – still intricate, but the overall effect is sensible and safe.
‘In the Gilded Age, old-money families could rely on name and reputation to establish their status in any situation,’ explains Gibson, ‘whereas newcomers to the scene perhaps relied more on making a physical impact through obviously very fashionable – and therefore very expensive – hair, beauty, style and interiors.’
And these days? In British society, nothing says ‘next gen’ quite like a display of big, unabashed hair. Take Patricia Caring, the Brazilian wife of billionaire restaurateur Richard Caring – and a relative newcomer, having married Richard in 2018. Her blowdries are big and bouncy with cascading curls and bountiful shiny volume – the kind of high gloss achieved in a Mayfair salon – and couldn’t be further from the sensible ‘castle’ locks of the old guard. The same can be said about Holly Candy, the wife of property tycoon Nick Candy – her hair is highly glamorous and highly ‘done’.
Meanwhile, the old-money aristocrats tend to opt for a less styled, more ‘un-done’ look. The Marchioness of Milford Haven, for example, typically leans towards something significantly more low-key, with less volume and at times the addition of subtle waves. Princess Olympia of Greece reveals that her mother, Crown Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece, is fanatical about her hair: ‘She blowdries her hair three times a week and dyes it every week. If it’s not perfect, she always has a brush in her hand. I will never see her out without perfect hair, it’s her obsession.’ Yet the finished look appears effortless and, beyond state banquet requirements, is understatedly styled and never over the top.
The same easiness can be observed in younger generations: Lady Lola Bute’s un-done style was encouraged by her mother, the Marchioness of Bute. ‘When I was younger she’d always be like, “Mess up your hair,”’ explains Lola. ‘She’s messy – so we used to butt heads a bit about that.’
In other words, as Gibson observes: ‘It’s the beauty equivalent of landed gentry driving a beat-up estate car.’ So: old-money ease or ‘big hair, don’t care’? Fabulous, however you cut it.
This article was originally published in the September issue
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Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece has already transformed our little ones’ wardrobes, designing exquisite pieces for newborns and beyond, and now, she’s set to sprinkle her fairy dust over our nurseries, too.
The mother-of-five and designer behind her eponymous Marie-Chantal brand has collaborated with Schumacher, a major interior design firm based in the US, on a collection of fabrics, wallpapers and trims, perfect for childhood bedrooms.
Fans of her childrenswear will be familiar with some of the prints, including the Wild West print, inspired by her retro galloping cowboys and cowgirls, as well as the Bloom Wind print, her small-scale floral design. New for this collection are Scattered Stars, Buffalo and Pom Pom prints, which are perfect for children of all ages (and interests).
‘It has been a pleasure collaborating with Schumacher, a true design innovator within the market,’ said the princess in a press release. ‘Established in 1889, they have an unparalleled passion for luxury. Teamed with our love of craftsmanship and design - it was the perfect fit and I am so excited to launch our seven prints. I have loved seeing some of the whimsical prints from my collection come to life in these interior patterns. From an adorable newborn nursery decorated in scattered stars and pastel blooms, to your little one’s bedroom filled with galloping cowboys and playful prints for the playroom.’
Almost 20 years after she opened her first store in Chelsea, the childrenswear designer and mother-of-five has launched a second outpost for her eponymous brand
The royal's business is going from strength to strength of late, having recently launched a pop-up - her second outlet - in Knightsbridge. She opened her original store on Chelsea's Walton Street in 2003, three years after the launch of her brand with her iconic Angel Wings collection. Later, in 2018, she moved the flagship to Motcomb Street in Belgravia.
One of the famed Miller sisters, Marie-Chantal lit up the New York social scene alongside her sisters Pia and Alexandra in the 1980s and 1990s. In 1995, she married Crown Prince Pavlos of Greece, the eldest son of deposed monarch, King Constantine II. | https://www.tatler.com/article/now-princess-marie-chantal-of-greece-has-designs-on-your-nursery | 2022-08-17T14:28:07Z | tatler.com | control | https://www.tatler.com/article/now-princess-marie-chantal-of-greece-has-designs-on-your-nursery | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Royal fans and architectural buffs alike will be pleased to hear that the Prince’s Palace of Monaco has officially reopened its doors, following years of extensive renovations. For the first time since 2015, the official residence of Prince Albert II, Princess Charlene and their children, Princess Gabriella and Hereditary Prince Jacques, will be accessible to the public.
The Monaco palace recently released a statement that read: ‘Five years ago, H.S.H. Prince Albert II decided to carry out a major restoration of the palace’s exterior and interior painted decorations […] The approach taken by the restoration team is intended to respect both the environment and the integrity of the historical heritage.’ | https://www.tatler.com/article/prince-albert-ii-of-monaco-opens-royal-home-to-public | 2022-08-17T14:28:13Z | tatler.com | control | https://www.tatler.com/article/prince-albert-ii-of-monaco-opens-royal-home-to-public | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Prior was +1.4% m/mRetail inventories +1.5% vs +1.6% priorThis is a low-tier indicator.
Prior was +1.4% m/mRetail inventories +1.5% vs +1.6% priorThis is a low-tier indicator.ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW | https://www.forexlive.com/news/us-june-business-inventories-14-mm-vs-14-expected-20220817/ | 2022-08-17T14:29:42Z | forexlive.com | control | https://www.forexlive.com/news/us-june-business-inventories-14-mm-vs-14-expected-20220817/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The US oil inventory report is coming up at the bottom of the hour and there will continue to be a focus on the implied gasoline demand numbers. That metric is one of the reasons that oil has been so weak in the past month but there's an ongoing debate about how reliable the numbers are.
Today's US retail sales data adds to that debate. It showed gasoline station sales at $73,510,000,000 which was down from $75,318,000,000. That's demand destruction, right?
No, it's the opposite. It's a 2.4% decline but it came at the same time as a 7.7% decline in gasoline prices. That points to an increase in gasoline sales volumes. That starkly contrasts with implied demand numbers showing a decline in July to below July-2020 levels.
That's more in line with some of the private data, which has shown ongoing growth in gasoline demand, which is the normal seasonal trend.
Now gas station sales also include things sold inside the gas station, like chocolate bars and lottery tickets, so it's not a perfect comparison. Still, the data points that show ongoing strong demand for gasoline are adding up.
The next question is: How much did that demand destruction story really weigh on oil prices? We're now watching Iran for a considerable supply increase, the SPR continues to drain and Russian oil appears to be getting out. Chinese demand also remains sluggish, although the OPEC leader today said that was overstated.
At the same time, RBC reports that net positioning in futures and options is at the most-bearish since April 2020 (when oil went negative) and it's been a rapid shift.
In any case, WTI crude oil is up 49-cents to $87.03 today with EIA data to come. The API numbers from late yesterday were:
- Crude -448K
- Gasoline -4480K
- Distillates -759K
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The USDCAD is reversing the declines seen in trading yesterday and in the process is up testing the 38.2% retracement of the range since the July 14 high. It is also now testing a topside trend line on the hourly chart connecting highs from August 5, August 15 and August 16. Those levels come near 1.29166. Move above is more bullish.
So far sellers are leaning against the resistance target. A break above would need to get to and through the highs for this week up to 1.2933 to increase the bullish bias.
Helping the momentum today was the holding of the 100 hour moving average on the dip in the late Asian/early European session (see blue line in the chart above). Recall from Monday, the price moved above the 100 day moving average and 100 hour moving average before racing to the upside. The corrective move lower yesterday disappointed those buyers, but the holding of the 100 hour moving average, gave new life to the currency pair today.
So ups and downs are in progress. The USDCAD is testing a topside resistance with buyers and sellers now battling it out ahead of the US stock open. Key level for both buyers and sellers. | https://www.forexlive.com/technical-analysis/the-usdchf-runs-higher-into-the-us-stock-open-20220817/ | 2022-08-17T14:30:07Z | forexlive.com | control | https://www.forexlive.com/technical-analysis/the-usdchf-runs-higher-into-the-us-stock-open-20220817/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Last year, the Southern California housing market looked like a runaway train, with bidding wars driving home prices higher and higher, and desperate buyers waiving loan contingencies and even inspections.
Faced with rising mortgage rates, however, July’s market looked more like an uphill locomotive that’s running out of steam.
Prices slipped downward for a second straight month, and sales dropped to their third-lowest level since the pandemic hit. Bidding wars now are scarce, sellers are cutting prices and the market is bunching up as homes take longer to sell.
Rising mortgage rates have priced some buyers out of the market, while others sit on the sidelines waiting for prices to go down.
“We hear it every day: ‘We just want to see where the market is headed,’ ” Suzanne Seini, CEO of Irvine-based Active Realty Inc., said of today’s home shoppers. “There are not as many buyers now.”
As a result, the median price of a Southern California home – or the price at the midpoint of all sales – fell to $740,000 in July, down 1.3% from the month before and down 2.6% from April’s all-time high of $760,000, according to CoreLogic figures released by DQNews on Wednesday, Aug. 17.
Last month’s median still was 8.8% higher than in July 2021. But that’s the smallest annual price gain – and the first in the single digits – in 23 months.
July sales, meanwhile, fell 34.8% from last year to 16,390 transactions, DQNews/CoreLogic figures show. Last month’s sales were down 20% just from June, marking the second slowest July in records dating back to 1988. The last July with fewer sales was in 1995.
Higher mortgage rates are the key reason behind behind slower sales and sluggish price growth, said Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather.
“When mortgage rates go up and make borrowing to buy a home less affordable, more homeowners are just simply priced out,” Fairweather said. “And in Southern California, those higher mortgage rates can translate into hundreds, if not thousands, of extra dollars a month.”
Mortgage rates averaged 5.39% in the three months ending in July, compared with 2.94% a year earlier.
At current rates, a buyer with a 20% down payment on a 30-year mortgage would pay $3,319 monthly on the $740,000 median sale of last month. That’s up $1,043 a month – or nearly 46% — from last year’s typical monthly payment of $2,276.
“The housing market is slowing as higher mortgage rates sideline many prospective homebuyers,” Redfin said in a housing report released Tuesday, Aug. 16. “With competition declining, the house hunters who are still in the market are enjoying newfound bargaining power, a stark contrast from last year, when they often had to pull out every stop in order to win.”
Increased buyer leverage translated into more escrows falling through, the Seattle-based online brokerage reported. Failed escrows last month hit 16.1% nationwide, the third-highest percentage on record, Redfin reported.
Locally, 20.6% of July escrows fell through in the Inland Empire, followed by 18% in Los Angeles County and 16.4% in Orange County, the report said.
Buyers also have more homes to choose from as the number of homes for sale rises to levels not seen since the spring of 2020.
Southern California had 32,344 homes for sale as of Aug. 4, up 53% from a year earlier, according to Reports On Housing.
“The looming recession has buyers on the edge of their seats, fully aware that the housing market has slowed considerably,” ‘Reports on Housing’ author Steve Thomas wrote in his latest commentary. “Homes are taking a lot longer to sell. The number of price reductions has surged higher in the past couple of months. As a result, many buyers sit on the sidelines waiting for prices to plunge.”
More homeowners also are choosing to stay put rather than sell their homes and buy another because of higher prices and higher mortgage rates, said Fairweather, the Redfin chief economist. Hence, “stale” listings sitting on the market are the main reason there are more homes for sale. Redfin figures show new listings are down 21-22% in Los Angeles and Orange counties and down 4.5% in the Inland Empire.
California home sales and prices were showing signs of slowing even before mortgage rates spiked, added Rick Sharga, executive vice president for market intelligence for Attom Data Solutions. When that happened, sales volume was bound to plummet.
“That’s how the cycle is supposed to work, isn’t it?” Sharga said in an email. “Sales volume increases, prices increase, and then increase to a point where buyers decide the prices are too high and sales volume drops off, generally followed by list price reductions, slowing appreciation, and sometimes price corrections.”
Despite the current slowdown, neither Sharga or Fairweather are expecting year-over-year price drops. And if they do occur, they’ll be nothing like in 2007-12, when Southern California’s median plunged 48%.
Fairweather believes it’s possible annual price appreciation could slow to 5% or less by next winter, unless there’s a recession. In which case, annual price drops are possible.
“But I’m starting to be more optimistic that we won’t have a recession,” Fairweather said. “Or if we do have a recession, it’ll be over before we know it.”
Here’s a county-by-county breakdown of median home prices, sales totals and year-over-year percentage changes:
- Los Angeles County’s median rose 5.7% to $840,000; sales were down 33% to 5,491 transactions.
- Orange County’s median rose 10.5% to $1,000,000; sales were down 38% to 2,277 transactions.
- Riverside County’s median rose 10.4% to $579,500; sales were down 32.5% to 2,971 transactions.
- San Bernardino County’s median rose13.2% to $515,000; sales were down 31.5% to 2,237 transactions.
- San Diego County’s median rose 9.5% to $800,000; sales were down 39.8% to 2,667 transactions.
- Ventura County’s median rose 10.0% to $805,000; sales were down 35.5% to 747 transactions.
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NJ high school librarian who opposed removal of LGBTQ books receives national honor
After a school year of fighting personal attacks and opposing the removal of LGBTQ books from school libraries, North Hunterdon High School Librarian Martha Hickson was awarded the Lemony Snicket Prize for Noble Librarians Faced with Adversity by the American Library Association (ALA).
In June, Daniel Handler, also known as Lemony Snicket, presented Hickson with the award − a $10,000 prize, a certificate and an "odd, symbolic object" from Handler’s private collection − at the ALA's annual conference in Washington, D.C.
The Lemony Snicket Prize for Noble Librarians Faced with Adversity was established in 2014 by the ALA in partnership with Handler and is co-administered by ALA’s Governance Office and the Office for Intellectual Freedom. The award annually recognizes and honors a librarian who has faced adversity with integrity and dignity intact.
"The jury is very proud to honor Ms. Hickson for her energy and bravery in the face of such persistent and ongoing hostility," said Lemony Snicket jury chair Becca Worthington, ImaginOn children’s librarian at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library in Charlotte, North Carolina. "In the midst of adversity, she has remained a firm advocate for first amendment rights and a proud defender of her students' right to read, and the jury is thrilled to celebrate her triumphant spirit."
During the 2021-22 school year, Hickson was personally targeted when parents and other community members sought to remove five books that are LGBTQ-themed from the North Hunterdon High School library, which she opposed.
Related:Why some North Hunterdon parents want certain LGBTQ books removed from the school library
Related:LGBTQ books will remain in North Hunterdon, Voorhees school libraries
At the beginning of the school year, during "Banned Books Week," a community group comprised mainly of parents attended a school board meeting and demanded several award-winning books with LGBTQ+ themes be pulled from the library shelves. The group then began attacking Hickson herself, labeling her by name as a "pornographer" and "pedophile" for providing children with access to the books in question.
For months, Hickson was subjected to personal attacks in the form of hate mail, threats, nuisance vandalism and questions about her judgment and integrity. She said the adversity became so pervasive and extreme that her blood pressure and anxiety rose to a dangerous point and her physician removed her from the workplace.
“For school librarians across the country, this year of book challenges and personal attacks has truly been a series of unfortunate events worthy of the title The Lambasted Library," Hickson said at the ALA award ceremony.
Hickson persisted, defending her students’ right to intellectual freedom and right to read, inspiring a group of community allies to attend the school board meetings, gathering testimonies from LGBTQ+ students, recruiting local author David Levithan to write a statement of support and even consulting and offering advice on censorship battles to the library community at large.
At a school board meeting in January, the resolution to ban the five books in question was voted down. All five remain on the North Hunterdon High School library shelf.
"The last 10 months have been — by far — the most difficult of my working life," Hickson said. "To be falsely and publicly accused of truly hideous crimes, have my employer refuse for five months to speak a word on my behalf, get hate mail at work and be smeared online was painful and humiliating. The stress of it all affected my physical, emotional and mental health, resulting in anxiety and depression, sleeplessness, digestive distress and cracked teeth from grinding my jaw. I’m still struggling to get back on track, and I honestly don’t know if I ever will. Every time I walk into that school building, it all comes flooding back. And because the protestors continue to malign the library at monthly board meetings, it’s like the movie Groundhog Day, minus the Sonny and Cher music."
The Lemony Snicket award was created to acknowledge the work of librarians who have gone above and beyond the normal requirements of librarianship to stand up in the face of adversity with dignity and honor, and to recognize the significant sacrifices and contributions that librarians make to improve the quality of life and their communities.
Also see:Here's what's attracting so many to run for school boards in Central Jersey
Hickson said she hopes to use the platform she’s been afforded to draw more attention to local school board elections, which have been recent targets of far right and anti-LGBTQ rhetoric.
The North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional High School District school board election this fall will continue to highlight the rhetoric as several candidates running for office were vocal in their efforts to ban the five books.
"Taking over school boards is actually a goal of this censorship movement," Hickson said. "Some of the same people who tried to ban books are now running for school board. I am fearful that board meetings between now and November will deteriorate into the same kind of malicious mudslinging we saw last school year in an effort to manufacture outrage and get attention.
“Community members who value the right to read need to show up and speak up at school board meetings. Otherwise, book bullies get unfettered, uncontested access to broadcast their baseless claims. It’s vital, too, that voters research and vote carefully across the ballot from school board on up."
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Plainfield approves YMCA purchase paving way for youth center
PLAINFIELD – The city is moving forward with plans to purchase the former YMCA building on Watchung Avenue, for nearly $5.2 million, to use as a youth recreational and cultural facility.
The property is envisioned as the future home of the Plainfield Center of Excellence, a plan Mayor Adrian Mapp has had for years.
And while most council members at Monday's meeting voted in favor of the acquisition, Councilwoman Ashley Davis and Councilman Sean McKenna did not. McKenna unsuccessfully tried to table the ordinance.
McKenna said the city's youth should have a facility as nice as the one in nearby Piscataway, or elsewhere.
"This property does not get those kids that kind of a structure, or a center of excellence. It gets them something in the middle of the city without outdoor recreation," McKenna said, adding youth would have to be bused around to different facilities.
He said the city should have looked for property to buy where everything could be consolidated into one venue that is similar to what Piscataway has, with parking and outdoor space and many indoor amenities.
While Davis thinks the center of the city is a good location for the facility, she's not sold on the YMCA site, especially because it's unknown what the true costs will be to renovate it. She's concerned how much it will cost taxpayers now and in the future.
"The children and young adults deserve a place where they can go and enjoy wholesome recreational activities, celebrate achievements, have cultural, educational and artistic experiences, just like the people in some of the neighboring communities,” the mayor said. “We as a community ought to be willing to invest in the future of the people who live in our city. Part of my administration's vision for the past five years has been to build a Center of Excellence that is the anchor for recreational services.”
Local:Plainfield ordinance alters Historic Preservation Commission's role
The Center of Excellence was initially planned for the city's 4th Ward in the area of Hannah Atkins Park, but hit a wall with the state over open space at that site. Mapp said once building from the ground at that site was nixed, the city pivoted to using the former YMCA site. He said the project could be done by the city or through a partnership.
City officials were impressed when they visited the $32 million YMCA at the Piscataway Community Center on Hoes Lane, which features an aquatic center with three pools, full-size basketball court with overhead running track, fitness center with modern exercise machines, golf simulators, dance and art studios, youth activity room and a community room, as well as locker rooms, café and a large space for group meetings. The facility also has an outdoor spray park. User fees help pay for the facility.
William Michelson, Plainfield Historic Preservation Commission chairman, said the price to acquire the Watchung Avenue property is four times what it should be. And while the purchase will preserve the YMCA building's façade, everything behind it needs to be demolished, he said. He suggested the city buy Grace Episcopal Church, which would be suitable for a cultural and educational facility, which means plans for apartments and retail space at the former YMCA site, which were approved last year, could go forward.
Other residents objected to the city's purchase of the former YMCA building. One resident noted the YMCA sold the building in 2018 to a private developer for about $1.5 million, and in 2020 that private owner sold it to another private owner for $4.2 million and now the city is looking to pay that owner $5.18 million. And while the city plans to use American Rescue Plan Act funds to purchase the property, the resident said city taxpayers will have to pay millions to rehabilitate the building, which has no outdoor space for recreation and inadequate parking.
Another resident said the $5 million in federal funding would be better spent updating city pools and perhaps locating a Center for Excellence near a pool. And another resident said the $5.2 million doesn't consider any costs for environmental issues or cleanup. The cost of rehabilitation will sink the city, a Franklin Place resident said.
The City Council on Monday awarded a $28,750 professional services contract to Think Wilder Architecture of West Orange for general sanitary sewer services, and a $14,950 professional services contract to Remington & Vernick Engineers of Cherry Hill for engineering services, both for the Plainfield Center of Excellence.
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NEW YORK.-
The Girl Scouts of America are proud to announce the addition of a new cookie to their national lineup for the 2023 cookie season.
The Raspberry Rally, a thin and crispy cookie will be a "sister" cookie to the beloved thin mints. Infused with raspberry instead of mint, it will be dipped in the same delicious chocolate coating.
The new cookie will be the first in Girl Scout history to be exclusively offered for online sale and direct shipment, embracing girls' e-commerce and entrepreneurial skills.
The Raspberry Rally will be available nationally during the 2023 Girl Scout cookie season.
Girl Scout cookie season is recognized nationally from January through April, but local timing varies.
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Prior was +5458K Gasoline -4642K vs -1096K expected Distillates +766K vs +440K expected Refinery utilization % vs -0.2% expected SPR draw of 3.4m vs 5.3m prior Implied gasoline demand 9.35m vs 9.12m last week This is bullish stuff and it's a hint at what would be happening to inventories if the SPR release wasn't ongoing. I'm not sure why the pace of the release has slowed but there might be some delivery issues.
Oil was curiously bid ahead of this number but I've been covering this data point for a long time and there's no evidence that it's leaked. It may have been others picking up on strong gasoline demand in the retail sales report .
API data from late yesterday:
Crude -448K Gasoline -4480K Distillates -759K Cushing +250K WTI crude oil
Crude Oil
Crude oil is the most popular tradable instrument in the energy sector, offering exposure to global market conditions, geopolitical risk, and economics. The instrument is strategically relied upon and situated in the global economy. Crude oil has proven to be a unique option for traders given volatility and the efficacy of both swing trading and longer-term strategies. Despite its popularity, crude oil is a very complex investing instrument, given the litany of fluctuations in oil prices, risk, and impact of politics stemming from OPEC. Short for the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC operates as an intergovernmental organization of 13 countries, helping set and dictate the global oil market.How to Trade Crude Oil Crude oil is most commonly traded as an exchange-traded fund (ETF) or through other instruments with exposure to it. This includes energy stocks, the USD/CAD, and other investing options. Crude oil itself is traded across a duality of markets, including the West Texas Intermediate Crude (WTI) and Brent crude. Brent is the more relied upon index in recent years, while WTI is more heavily traded across futures trading at the time of writing. Other than geopolitical events or decisions by OPEC, crude oil can move due to a variety of different ways. The most basic is through simple supply and demand, which is affected by global output. Increased industrial output, economic prosperity, and other factors all play a role in crude prices. By extension, recessions, lockdowns, or other stifling factors can also influence crude prices. For example, an oversupply or mitigated demand due to the aforementioned factors would result in lower crude prices. This is due to traders selling crude oil futures or other instruments. Should demand rise or production plateau, traders will bid increasingly on crude, whereby driving prices up.
Crude oil is the most popular tradable instrument in the energy sector, offering exposure to global market conditions, geopolitical risk, and economics. The instrument is strategically relied upon and situated in the global economy. Crude oil has proven to be a unique option for traders given volatility and the efficacy of both swing trading and longer-term strategies. Despite its popularity, crude oil is a very complex investing instrument, given the litany of fluctuations in oil prices, risk, and impact of politics stemming from OPEC. Short for the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC operates as an intergovernmental organization of 13 countries, helping set and dictate the global oil market.How to Trade Crude Oil Crude oil is most commonly traded as an exchange-traded fund (ETF) or through other instruments with exposure to it. This includes energy stocks, the USD/CAD, and other investing options. Crude oil itself is traded across a duality of markets, including the West Texas Intermediate Crude (WTI) and Brent crude. Brent is the more relied upon index in recent years, while WTI is more heavily traded across futures trading at the time of writing. Other than geopolitical events or decisions by OPEC, crude oil can move due to a variety of different ways. The most basic is through simple supply and demand, which is affected by global output. Increased industrial output, economic prosperity, and other factors all play a role in crude prices. By extension, recessions, lockdowns, or other stifling factors can also influence crude prices. For example, an oversupply or mitigated demand due to the aforementioned factors would result in lower crude prices. This is due to traders selling crude oil futures or other instruments. Should demand rise or production plateau, traders will bid increasingly on crude, whereby driving prices up.
Read this Term is up to $88.70 from $85.88 earlier today.
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As the summer winds down, you may be feeling like it is too late to head out on a late summer vacation. What if all the hotels are booked, everything is too expensive, or there is nothing within driving distance?
On top of that, gas prices are at an all-time high without any relief in sight, and inflation is making flights and hotels much more expensive. But there are still some late summer deals to be found if you look in the right place!
Check out these ideas for late summer vacations that are drivable and less expensive than you might think.
If You Live in New England, Visit New Haven, Connecticut
Home to Yale University, New Haven is a beautiful and historic city with plenty to see and do. Walk the campus of Yale, visit the Long Wharf Theatre, explore one of the many art museums, or enjoy a leisurely stroll through one of the many parks.
Plus, you can eat some of the best pizza in the United States.
If you want to keep your vacation inexpensive, you can visit East Rock Park and explore all the many trails, go swimming at Lighthouse Point Park Beach or enjoy a free walking tour at Yale.
New Haven has many great hotel and Airbnb options that will keep you comfortable while enjoying all that Elm City offers.
If you want to keep prices down, you can stay in one of the nearby suburbs of North Haven or Milford for even less.
Average Hotel Price: $207 per night.
If You Live in New York City, Visit The Adirondacks
The Adirondacks offer hiking, biking, camping, and the perfect place to enjoy the great outdoors. With over six million acres of land to explore, you’ll never run out of things to do.
The Adirondacks are family-friendly and offer fun activities like waterparks, mini-golf, laser tag, and bowling. Plus, the hotels are large and full of things to do within the hotel itself.
The Adirondacks can be a great place to vacation if you have kids.
There are many great lodging options in the Adirondacks, from camping and cabins to hotels and resorts. No matter what your budget, you’ll be able to find something that suits your needs.
Average Hotel Price: $77 per night
If You Live in The Mid-Atlantic, Visit Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
This historic town is the perfect place to enjoy the outdoors, with hiking, biking, and kayaking all nearby. Or take a stroll through town and learn about its storied past. Learn about John Brown’s raid and the Civil War at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. All of the museums are free.
Harpers Ferry is a great place to visit if you’re looking for some history and outdoor adventure all in one. There is camping nearby and a few hotels in Harpers Ferry itself.
Some of the best whitewater rafting in the area and some of the best hiking trails can also be found in Harpers Ferry. Help keep costs down by spending lots of time in the great outdoors.
Average Hotel Price:$188 per night
Camping Prices: Under $60 per night.
If You Live in The South, Visit Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville is a great city for music lovers, with plenty of live music venues to enjoy. But there’s more to Nashville than just music. You can also tour the State Capitol, visit the Parthenon, or explore one of the many museums dedicated to music.
To keep your costs down while in Nashville, take advantage of all the free attractions, like touring the State Capitol building or visiting one of the many free museums. You can also enjoy the music scene by seeing a show at one of the many honky-tonks on Lower Broadway for less than the price of a movie.
There are plenty of great hotels and Airbnb options in Nashville, so you’ll be able to find something that fits your budget. Stay outside of downtown to make your money stretch further.
Hotel Prices are as low as $69 per night.
If You Live in The Midwest, Visit Minneapolis, Minnesota
This vibrant city is the perfect place to enjoy the final days of summer. Take a walk or bike through one of the many parks, enjoy the views from the Stone Arch Bridge, or visit one of Minneapolis’ many museums.
If you want some free things to do, get out and walk along Lake Harriet, swim on the shore, or go hiking at Minnehaha Park and splash around at the waterfall. You will surely find lots of fun outdoor adventures when visiting Minneapolis.
The enormous Mall of America is just a 20-minute drive from downtown. You could spend a whole day there!
Stay outside of downtown Minneapolis to get the best deals on hotels.
If You Live in The Northwest, Visit Coeur D’Alene, Idaho
This beautiful city is the perfect place to enjoy the outdoors while also enjoying great food and entertainment. Coeur D’Alene is only an hour from Spokane, Washington, making it the ideal place to visit for a weekend getaway.
This mountain town has some of the most beautiful scenery in the area, and it all starts with the lake. Lake Coeur D’Alene offers many activities like swimming, boating, and fishing. And if you want to explore more of the area, there are plenty of hiking and biking trails to enjoy.
Almost anything you do outdoors is free or inexpensive, making this a fabulous last-minute summer vacation.
Stay at the Coeur D’Alene resort, or make your vacation inexpensive and camp at one of the dozens of camping spots around the city.
Hotel average price: $178 per night.
If You Live in The West, Visit Albuquerque, New Mexico
This city is perfect for enjoying the outdoors and learning about Native American culture. Hike through Petroglyph National Monument, explore one of the many pueblos, or take a scenic drive down the Turquoise Trail.
Albuquerque is also home to the Sandia Peak Tramway, which offers stunning views of the city and the surrounding area.
You can find all sorts of fun things to do for free in Alberquerque, from museums and hikes and even walking down the old Main Street. Plus, hotels are cheaper in late summer than in peak season.
Hotel average price: $111 per night.
In Conclusion
Whether you’re looking for a historic city to explore or a scenic mountain town to enjoy the outdoors, there are plenty of great late summer vacation options that won’t break the bank. So get out there and enjoy all that summer has to offer! | https://www.wspa.com/news/late-summer-vacations-that-wont-break-the-bank/ | 2022-08-17T14:40:05Z | wspa.com | control | https://www.wspa.com/news/late-summer-vacations-that-wont-break-the-bank/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
HILDEBRAN, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – A Newton man is facing multiple charges after being arrested in Catawba County Monday, Aug. 15, according to the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office.
Alvin Linebarger, 36, has been charged with trafficking cocaine, and three counts of misdemeanor child abuse, among others.
The incident happened along Highway 70-A when an investigator conducted a traffic stop on Linebarger’s car for committing several traffic violations.
Deputies said three minor children were in the vehicle with Linebarger, and during the traffic stop, he ordered the kids to conceal bags of narcotics in their pockets and sit on a firearm.
That firearm was illegally possessed by Linderbarger.
Linebarger received a $141,000 secured bond. | https://www.wspa.com/news/state-news/nc-man-orders-kids-to-pocket-narcotics-sit-on-gun-before-being-arrested-deputies/ | 2022-08-17T14:40:29Z | wspa.com | control | https://www.wspa.com/news/state-news/nc-man-orders-kids-to-pocket-narcotics-sit-on-gun-before-being-arrested-deputies/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Dennis Eckersley is leaving the Red Sox booth soon. He likely won’t be watching many Pirates games as a casual fan.
The Hall of Fame reliever, 67, torched the Pirates’ “pathetic” roster during Boston’s 5-3 win on Tuesday night.
“You talk about a no-name lineup. There’s no team like this,” Eckersley said. “This is a hodgepodge of nothingness. It’s ridiculous. It really is.”
Eckersley and his broadcast partner, Dave O’Brien, compared the Pirates’ rebuild negatively to the one the Royals are executing.
“It’s ridiculous. It really is. Pathetic,” Eckersley said with the Red Sox already up 5-0 in the second inning.
The Pirates are 45-71 this season and 194-306 combined over the past three-plus seasons.
Luckily for the legendary A’s closer, this will likely be the last series he is forced to watch the Pirates play. Eckersley told the Boston Globe that he will be leaving the NESN booth after the season.
“Having grandkids in the Bay Area and visiting them in the offseason, that pushed me along,” Eckersley said. “I just knew, you need to go and be with the kids. Those formative years, you need to be there.” | https://nypost.com/2022/08/17/dennis-eckersley-torches-pirates-during-red-sox-broadcast/ | 2022-08-17T14:42:42Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/08/17/dennis-eckersley-torches-pirates-during-red-sox-broadcast/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
His diet is no yolk.
A fitness influencer is going viral for sharing his health hack of eating 100 eggs every day — but catching some flack online.
Fernando Torraca, the self-proclaimed “King of the Diet,” revealed he swears by protein specifically from eggs to keep up his physique — really putting all his eggs in one basket.
In a clip with more than 226,000 views on TikTok, Torraca shows a hefty basket of 400 eggs, claiming it would take him a mere four days to consume them all.
“I’ve been training now for 19 years and I eat 7 to 8 to 10 meals a day … a lot of protein,” he says in the voiceover for the video, which shows him working out and cooking. “[I’m] eating basically almost every hour, hour and a half.”
Sometimes, he says, he can eat up to five pounds of meat in a day.
“Believe it or not, 400 eggs will last only 4 days,” he writes on another clip with 604,000 views.
In a YouTube video with more than 5,500 views, Toracca praises eggs — or rather, just egg whites — as the secret to his extreme, high protein diet over chicken or fish, claiming other protein sources can make him bloated and take too long to digest.
Yet his seemingly egg-cellent bill of health comes at a cost, he claims, since it isn’t “easy” to eat the way he does. He touts his gains as a result of learning “how to eat” so he “never gets fat.”
These quirky facts about Torraca are a dime a dozen on his page, on which he regularly posts clips of him chowing down on 48 slices of pizza, pints of ice cream and an assortment of fast food on his “cheat” days.
The health buff — who also shows off his bulging veins and rippling muscles on the app — has viewers flocking to his comments, egging him on for more, while leaving others perplexed.
“100 eggs a day….I don’t believe that,” wrote one skeptic.
“Yea but you just throw half of the egg away,” criticized someone else.
“It’s easy to eat 100 eggs a day when you pour 3/4 of them down the drain,” quipped another.
“Only guy who speaks the truth about bodybuilding,” praised one user.
“Pretty sure he feels like crap half the time I’m sorry dude but you still look good keep up the work,” wrote another.
Some users questioned his cholesterol levels, with high cholesterol having been linked to eating too many eggs.
Despite egg whites being low in cholesterol, Healthline advises eating no more than one or two eggs a day for the average adult, or four to five eggs a week if cholesterol is a concern. | https://nypost.com/2022/08/17/im-a-fitness-influencer-and-i-eat-100-eggs-a-day/ | 2022-08-17T14:43:00Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/08/17/im-a-fitness-influencer-and-i-eat-100-eggs-a-day/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
From Saturday, September 17 through Tuesday, September 20, visitors are invited to join Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park staff and volunteers as we commemorate the 159th Anniversary of the Battle of Chickamauga through a series of tours (including a bicycle tour), hikes, and living history demonstrations.
There will also be a special Jr. Ranger activity booklet that can be picked up inside the visitor center. Participants will receive a special Jr. Ranger badge by bringing the completed booklet back to the visitor center.
Beginning September 18, 1863, Union and Confederate forces clashed along the banks of West Chickamauga Creek.
At stake was the transportation hub of Chattanooga, Tennessee, and with it, the fortunes of the fledgling Confederacy and the future of the United States and its citizens.
For three days the armies struggled through the woods and fields, leaving behind the broken dreams and lives of thousands of young men cut down in the prime of life. Despite the Confederate victory at Chickamauga, the US Army regrouped in Chattanooga, where a victory there marked the “Death Knell of the Confederacy.”
A complete program schedule, including times and descriptions, is available at the following web address: https://www.nps.gov/chch/chickamauga159.htm.
For more information about programs at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, contact the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center at 706-866-9241, the Lookout Mountain Battlefield Visitor Center at 423-821-7786, or visit the park website at www.nps.gov/chch. | https://www.local3news.com/local-news/commemorate-159th-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-chickamauga-sept-17-20/article_28043e9e-1e35-11ed-baaf-1f44dd207875.html | 2022-08-17T14:44:28Z | local3news.com | control | https://www.local3news.com/local-news/commemorate-159th-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-chickamauga-sept-17-20/article_28043e9e-1e35-11ed-baaf-1f44dd207875.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The Hamilton County Health Department will partner with the Hamilton Family YMCA on Mon., Aug. 15 to administer free Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines and boosters to those 12+.
The vaccine event will take place from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., no appointment necessary.
For vaccine events and information, visit the vaccine calendar at vaccine.hamiltontn.gov or call the hotline at 423-209-8383. | https://www.local3news.com/local-news/hamilton-county-health-department-partners-with-ymca-to-administer-free-pfizer-vaccines-and-boosters-to/article_06d781fc-1e32-11ed-bd84-cf2d5e191a53.html | 2022-08-17T14:44:40Z | local3news.com | control | https://www.local3news.com/local-news/hamilton-county-health-department-partners-with-ymca-to-administer-free-pfizer-vaccines-and-boosters-to/article_06d781fc-1e32-11ed-bd84-cf2d5e191a53.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
NiteOwl After Hours Urgent Care has added a mobile day service to its clinical offerings.
NiteOwl now offers its mobile clinical services from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Hamilton County area. This service allows patients to save gas by meeting with medical professionals from a local location of their choosing.
In June, the business expanded its nighttime business to include a clinic on wheels, DayOwl, that offers services ranging from house calls to at-school sports physicals.
Mobile urgent care arrival times depend on demand, although patients often report service to arrive in about 30 minutes. The company states the service is NOT meant to be a replacement to calling 911 in a medical emergency.
The company says
its pricing saves customers time from "guessing what your bill will be" due to insurance.
According to its website, its Daytime Mobile Urgent Care Unit offers appointments starting at $99* out–of–pocket only. Payment methods include: Venmo, Cash App, Paypal.
Customers can also "skip the line" with Priority Service offering for an additional $75.
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Rep. Liz Cheney's supporters say her reelection hopes were doomed on January 13, 2021, when a week after the insurrection at the Capitol, she and nine other House Republicans voted to impeach former President Donald Trump.
Everything since that day -- Cheney's role on the House select committee investigating the insurrection; her ads featuring her father, former Vice President Dick Cheney, eviscerating Trump; her speeches attempting to steer the GOP away from Trump's influence -- only served Harriet Hageman's victory in Wyoming's primary for its lone House seat on Tuesday.
Cheney's ouster caps a summer in which Trump has purged the GOP of many of his critics, while elevating candidates -- including Hageman -- who have parroted his lies about widespread election fraud. Trump-aligned candidates have won primaries for governor in swing states such as Arizona, Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, and Senate in Georgia, Ohio and Pennsylvania. Candidates backed by the former President have positioned themselves to take over the election machinery in a series of key states if they win in November.
Primaries in recent months have also brought into focus the role a handful of prominent Republicans, including Cheney and former Vice President Mike Pence, are seeking to play in moving the GOP beyond Trump and his election denialism.
But Wyoming's results on Tuesday demonstrated the long odds those Trump critics face in a party in which the former President remains the most dominant figure and is teasing a third run for the White House in 2024.
Cheney attempted to assemble a coalition of Democrats, independents and moderate and anti-Trump Republicans -- many of them ideological opponents of the neoconservative congresswoman before the last 19 months -- to save her seat. Her campaign sent information to registered Democrats in Wyoming about how to change their party registration, and in interviews across the state in the lead-up to the election, a number of Democrats did say they were voting for Cheney.
But the Cowboy State's electorate is almost entirely Republican. Wyoming has more than 215,000 registered Republicans compared to just 36,000 registered Democrats, according to data from the secretary of state's office. That's a drop of about 15,000 registered Democrats from early 2021, but the pool of party-switchers, along with a fall-off of more than 3,000 independent voters who likely became Republicans, was nowhere near large enough to save Cheney from defeat in a Republican Party that had turned against her.
"I think she stood up for what she believes in," said John Grant, a Republican who cast his ballot for Cheney, even though he suspected she would fall short. "It took a lot of courage to stand against the Republican Party and Donald Trump."
'Uneasy from the beginning'
The roots of Cheney's loss were planted long before Tuesday's primary. And in some cases, the seeds were planted during the factional battles within the Wyoming GOP that date back to the tea party era, when Cheney was still a resident of Virginia.
The state's GOP, with no real competition from Democrats, has divided into two factions, with a more moderate establishment wing butting heads with a more conservative faction that has increasingly wrested away control.
The establishment wing retains some power in Wyoming. Gov. Mark Gordon, a part of that wing, won Tuesday. But the conservative faction has seized control of the state Republican Party and many of its local organizations.
"In Wyoming, we don't necessarily embrace the idea of a big tent," Wyoming GOP Chairman Frank Eathorne said on Fox earlier this year.
Wyoming Republicans' reservations about Cheney were first evident in 2016, when she won her House seat after winning just 39% of the vote in the GOP primary against a fractured field. She was cast as too close to the establishment by some rivals, and as a carpetbagger by others -- including Tim Stubson, a former state lawmaker who now supports Cheney.
But, she was by far the best-known candidate in the race thanks to the decade her father spent representing Wyoming in Congress prior to becoming secretary of defense and later, vice president.
Cheney had coasted to reelection since then, largely because she had not broken with conservatives on major issues. Stubson said she was on course to do so again, until the aftermath of the January 6, 2021, insurrection at the Capitol, when Cheney became a leading critic of Trump's actions and defender of the integrity of the 2020 election.
The makings for a divorce from Cheney were immediately evident. Though Wyoming's GOP has been fractured by warring factions, one thing that has broadly united those factions is support for Trump. He won Wyoming in 2020 by 43.3 percentage points over President Joe Biden -- Trump's largest margin of victory anywhere in the nation.
"Yes, there may have been an undercurrent there of anti-Liz sentiment, but there is no way she would have had any trouble getting elected," Stubson said.
"Her relationship with that portion of the party has been uneasy from the beginning, and they probably never totally embraced her because she has been the definition of an establishment Republican. But she was right on the policies," he said. "In my mind, it's a sort of binary issue: If she votes for impeachment, it doesn't matter what she does afterward."
Voters say Cheney was too focused on Trump
While Trump's shadow loomed large over the race, conversations with voters across Wyoming over the last week often came across with a sense of disappointment in Cheney, more than a burning sentiment of anger. Several people said they felt Cheney devoted far more time on national issues -- to the detriment of her focusing on energy and natural resource priorities of critical importance to the state.
"I want Wyoming to be protected and I don't feel Liz is doing that job," said Jenille Thomas, who lives in the coal-mining town of Rock Springs in southwestern Wyoming.
For many Republican voters in Wyoming, though, it was Cheney's vote to impeach Trump that spurred them to action.
Esther Egan, a 68-year-old who cleans houses and lives in Jackson, said she voted for Hageman because Cheney "bailed on us when we need her the most."
"They can say whatever they want about Trump, but he did a damn good job. And then she turns tail," Egan said. "She's with Nancy Pelosi."
Catherine Norsworthy, a 68-year-old homemaker in Jackson, said she switched from being an unaffiliated voter to a Republican to vote for Hageman, citing Trump's endorsement of her.
"I'm not in favor of the January 6 hearings at all," she said. "I didn't like her voting against Trump. I'm very pro-Trump. I listen to him."
Going down swinging
Cheney was by far the most prominent of the 10 House Republicans to vote in January 2021 for Trump's impeachment. She revealed her decision to do so the day before the House vote, saying in a statement that Trump "summoned this mob, assembled the mob, and lit the flame of this attack. Everything that followed was his doing."
The retribution she faced within the GOP built over the following months. In May 2021, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy publicly endorsed removing Cheney from her position as the No. 3 spot in the party's leadership team.
That same month, the House GOP removed Cheney from her leadership post on a voice vote.
She followed the ouster by telling reporters, in a preview of how she would approach the following year and her reelection campaign: "I will do everything I can to ensure that the former President never again gets anywhere near the Oval Office."
In July 2021, Cheney accepted a position as one of two Republicans, along with retiring Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger, on the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, insurrection.
As the committee conducted its probe, Trump set his sights on revenge, endorsing challengers to most of the 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach him.
Trump's biggest target was Cheney. He endorsed Hageman, a former Republican National Committee member and lawyer who had once been a Cheney ally, on the day she entered the race in September 2021.
For the most part, Trump's efforts have succeeded. Four of the 10 have retired. Three more, in addition to Cheney, lost their primaries. Only two survived their primaries, and California Rep. David Valadao and Washington Rep. Dan Newhouse did so in part because their states hold all-party open primaries.
As those retirements piled up and those primaries unfolded, Cheney was busy playing a leading role on that committee, in its interviews of former Trump administration officials and in its public hearings in which the panel has revealed some of its findings.
She has also sought out opportunities to confront the GOP's direction. She delivered a searing rebuke of Trump and her party's leadership in a late June speech at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.
"We are confronting a domestic threat that we have never faced before -- and that is a former President who is attempting to unravel the foundations of our constitutional Republic," Cheney said then. "And he is aided by Republican leaders and elected officials who have made themselves willing hostages to this dangerous and irrational man."
Weeks after that speech, Cheney was elusive when asked about the possibility of running for president in 2024. She told CNN's Jake Tapper in an interview that she will "make a decision on 2024 down the road."
In an interview with CNN's Kasie Hunt earlier this month, Cheney made clear she would not temper her criticism of Trump at all -- even if it costs her the House seat that her father once held and that she has held since 2017.
"We're in a situation where former President Trump has betrayed the patriotism of millions and millions of people across our country, and many people here in Wyoming, and he's lied to them," she said. "And what I know to do is to tell the truth, and to make sure that people understand the truth about what happened and why it matters so much."
Even as polls showed Cheney was on her way to a resounding defeat, she stuck to a message focused squarely on Trump.
Her campaign bought ad time on Fox for a spot featuring Dick Cheney, in which he called Trump a "coward" who lies to his supporters and "tried to steal the last election" using violence.
What's next
It didn't take long for the outcome of Tuesday's primary to become clear. Cheney had been badly defeated, and conceded the race to Hageman quickly.
She told supporters that she'd won the primary with 73% support two years ago, and "could easily have done the same again." But doing so, she said, would have required embracing Trump's lies about election fraud.
"That was a path I could not and would not take," Cheney said.
"No House seat, no office in this land, is more important than the principles that we are all sworn to protect. And I well understood the potential political consequences of abiding by my duty," she said.
After a primary that Cheney and her allies knew she was set to lose, the question is, what's next for the Wyoming congresswoman who had in a short time rocketed up the House Republican ranks?
She did not answer that question Tuesday night, at her election night event on a ranch in Jackson Hole. But overnight, her campaign filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission creating a leadership PAC to be called "The Great Task" -- a nod to Abraham Lincoln, who spoke at Gettysburg of the "great task" facing the country. And on Wednesday morning, she told NBC's "Today" show that she is "thinking about" running for president and will make a decision in "the coming months."
In her election night speech, Cheney previewed a continued fight against Trump: "I have said since January 6 that I will do whatever it takes to ensure that Donald Trump is never again near the Oval Office, and I mean it. This is a fight for all of us, together."
"I ask you tonight to join me: As we leave here, let us resolve that we will stand together, Republicans, Democrats and independents, against those who would destroy our republic," she added.
As she left the stage, Tom Petty's "I Won't Back Down" blared over the event's speakers as the sun set over the Grand Teton mountain peak.
This story and headline have been updated.
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Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney, the most ardent Republican critic of Donald Trump in Congress, vowed to carry on her fight against the former President and the election-denying movement he leads in a speech Tuesday night after conceding defeat in her primary.
She'll lose to Trump-backed attorney Harriet Hageman, CNN projects.
"This primary election is over," Cheney said in her speech. "But now the real work begins."
On Wednesday morning, she told NBC's "Today" show that she is "thinking about" running for president and will make a decision in "the coming months."
The last of the 10 House Republicans who voted for Trump's second impeachment to face voters, Cheney now becomes the eighth who will not be returning to Congress next year. Her loss, though widely anticipated, represents a significant marker in the wider fight over the direction of the Republican Party. Once considered an up-and-comer, Cheney was booted from House GOP leadership last year over her unyielding opposition to the former President and trailed in polling back home this year as she helped lead the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol.
Though she made no announcement about her plans Tuesday night, Cheney did hint at a future in elective politics.
"The great and original champion of our party, Abraham Lincoln, was defeated in elections for the Senate and the House before he won the most important election of all," she said. "Lincoln ultimately prevailed, he saved our union and he defined our obligation as Americans for all of history."
Overnight, the Cheney campaign filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission creating a leadership PAC to be called "The Great Task." This is the first of several next steps from Cheney, an adviser told CNN, as she starts to make good on ideas expressed in her election night speech and opens a new chapter in the wake of her landslide defeat. The name of the PAC is a historic nod to Lincoln who spoke at Gettysburg of the "great task" facing the country.
Cheney's attempt at projecting dignity in defeat in her election night speech was itself a clear rejoinder to Trump's behavior since losing the 2020 election.
"No House seat, no office in this land is more important than the principles that we are all sworn to protect. And I well understood the potential political consequences of abiding by my duty," she said. "Our republic relies upon the goodwill of all candidates for office to accept, honorably, the outcome of elections. And tonight, Harriet Hageman has received the most votes in this primary. She won. I called her to concede the race."
Despite her conservative credentials and party pedigree, her role as Trump's chief GOP critic on Capitol Hill made her a heavy underdog in a state the former President won with nearly 70% of the vote in 2020. His enduring popularity there, coupled with Cheney's role as vice chair of the January 6 committee, made the three-term congresswoman and daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney a top target of Trump allies.
Cheney said American democracy faced an existential threat -- that "our survival is not guaranteed" -- calling out Republican efforts at the state level to decertify 2020 election results and GOP midterm candidates who have already begun to cast doubt on future votes.
"If we do not condemn the conspiracies and the lies, if we do not hold those responsible to account, we will be excusing this conduct and it will become a feature of all elections," she said. "America will never be the same."
Trump's grip on the GOP has been proven again and again since he left Washington. With Wyoming's vote in, Cheney becomes the fourth House Republican who voted to impeach Trump to lose her primary. Four others were not running for another term. The two survivors to date, in California and Washington, benefited from their states' nonpartisan primary system. Cheney had no such cushion, though a late push for Democrats and independents to register for the GOP primary might have somewhat softened the ultimate count.
Leading Republicans on Capitol Hill had coalesced around Hageman, who has embraced Trump's false election fraud claims and called the 2020 contest "rigged." House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, another Hageman supporter, on Monday said during an appearance on Fox News that the election in Wyoming was "going to be a referendum on the January 6 committee."
Cheney on Tuesday also addressed the recent search of Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, denouncing the former President's efforts to sow anger among his supporters and potentially endanger FBI agents involved in the raid by releasing some of their names.
"That was purposeful and malicious. No patriotic American should excuse these threats or be intimidated by them," she said. "Our great nation must not be ruled by a mob provoked over social media."
As Cheney issued a dire warning in Jackson, Hageman, at her victory rally hours east in Cheyenne, thanked Trump and congressional Republicans for their support.
"Wyoming has shown today is that while it may not be easy, we can dislodge entrenched politicians who believe they've risen above the people they are supposed to represent and serve," Hageman said.
In a post to his own social media platform, Trump crowed over Cheney's loss, calling it "a wonderful result for America," before denouncing her as "spiteful" and "sanctimonious."
"Now she can finally disappear into the depths of political oblivion where, I am sure, she will be much happier than she is right now," Trump wrote.
Sarah Palin looks to make a comeback in Alaska
While Cheney may have been cast into her party's wilderness, a prominent figure from the GOP's recent past is hoping to return from more than a decade off the electoral map. Former Alaska governor and 2008 vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin, whose ascent marked a precursor to the party's Trump era, returned to the ballot on Tuesday.
In this new iteration, she was the Trump-endorsed candidate in a three-deep field vying to fill the remainder of the late GOP Rep. Don Young's at-alarge House seat. But no candidate will secure a majority of the vote in that race, CNN projects, which means it'll head to a ranked-choice voting tabulation that is scheduled to start on August 31.
Palin, who resigned as governor in 2009, squared off with Nick Begich III, the Republican scion of the state's most storied Democratic family, and former Democratic state Rep. Mary Peltola, who was endorsed by independent Al Gross after he dropped out of the race despite also making the final four.
Those three special election contenders were also running in a concurrent primary to determine who will advance to the November general election to fill the at-large House seat for the next full term. All three will advance, CNN projects, along with Republican Tara Sweeney, a former assistant secretary for Indian affairs at the US Interior Department.
GOP senator who voted to convict Trump faces voters
While Cheney's fate in Wyoming has grabbed the most headlines, Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski, a Republican who voted to convict Trump during his second impeachment trial, was also facing new competition this year fueled by her lack of fealty to the former President. Unlike Cheney, however, Murkowski -- herself the latest in a proud statewide political dynasty -- was a better bet to overcome the forces arrayed against her.
That's in large part due to Alaska's new nonpartisan top-four primary, which, like in the House race, sends the top four candidates to the general election, which will be decided by a ranked-choice vote if no one receives a majority.
Murkowski, Republican Kelly Tshibaka and Democrat Patricia Chesbro will advance to the November election, CNN projects, against a fourth candidate yet to be determined. The top-four system is expected to aid Murkowski against the Trump-backed Tshibaka, who's the former commissioner of the Alaska Department of Administration.
Murkowski has in the past enjoyed broad support, across partisan lines, in a state that elected her father, Frank Murkowski, first to the Senate and then as its governor. He then appointed his daughter to her current position in 2002. When she was defeated in a 2010 Republican primary during the tea party wave, Murkowski launched a write-in campaign and defeated GOP nominee Joe Miller in the fall.
In the governor's race, Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy, Democrat Les Gara and independent former Gov. Bill Walker will advance to the November election, CNN projects, against a fourth candidate yet to be determined.
Walker likely would have lost to Dunleavy in his 2018 reelection bid had he not dropped out shortly before the election and endorsed Democrat Mark Begich.
Dunleavy, now seeking a second term, won the one-on-one contest by less than 10 points.
This story has been updated with additional developments.
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Funding Will Accelerate Commercialization of the ECGenius™ System and Expand Development of Analytic Modules
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CathVision, a medical technology company developing innovative electrophysiology solutions designed to enhance clinical decision making in the EP lab, today announced the company has secured $7.2 million in funding from existing investors. The financing will help advance commercial operations driving adoption of the ECGenius™ System, the company's innovative EP recording technology, and support the continued development of artificial intelligence-powered analytic modules to provide electrophysiologists with unprecedented levels of automated analysis during cardiac ablation procedures.
"Our investors have witnessed the evolution of our company and technology in recent years," said Mads Matthiesen, CEO, CathVision. "Reinvesting in the company demonstrates confidence in our innovation, ongoing development, and ability to advance adoption of the ECGenius System throughout the United States as we focus on empowering physicians to diagnose, characterize, and treat cardiac arrhythmias more effectively. We are expanding our sales team, building our U.S. presence, and furthering the development of analytic modules."
The ECGenius System includes a proprietary hardware amplifier capable of acquiring high-fidelity, low-noise cardiac electrograms. The technology represents a crucial progression in the quality of cardiac signal acquisition, the accuracy of electrogram interpretation and the advancement of therapy support to help electrophysiologists improve the overall diagnosis and treatment of complex atrial arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation (AF), which increases the risk of stroke and heart failure. The ECGenius System received FDA 510(k) clearance in May and is currently available in limited market release.
"Cardiac ablation is one of the fastest growing markets in healthcare; treatment efficiency and efficacy must improve for physicians to deliver the best possible care for patients with atrial fibrillation and other cardiac arrhythmias," said Matthieu Bocquet, Founding Partner, Lumine Capital. "CathVision's modern and precise EP recording technology brings more clarity to physicians by delivering clear signals that can be accurately interpreted. This is a necessary step to improve treatment outcomes."
The ECGenius System1 is commercially available in the United States in limited market release. For more information about the ECGenius System, please visit www.cathvision.com/ep-recording-enhanced or email contact@cathvision.com.
1Not approved for sale in the EU.
About CathVision
CathVision is a medical technology company that develops electrophysiology solutions centered around an innovative EP recording system and AI algorithm platform – the ECGenius System. Committed to empowering physicians to make more informed clinical decisions in the EP lab, CathVision is redefining the necessity of exceptional cardiac electrical signals to diagnose, characterize, and treat the most common heart rhythm disorders. CathVision was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Denmark with a U.S. office in Minnesota.
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Rivermont, A New Story School, and Your Life ABA are part of the New Story family of schools and clinics, a leading provider of special and alternative education and mental health services.
NORTHERN NECK, Va., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Rivermont, A New Story School (Rivermont), and Your Life ABA are proud to announce the opening of a new campus, housing both a school and clinic, serving children and young adults with autism spectrum disorder and other complex challenges.
The new school and clinic opening in the community is the result of a three-year partnership between clinical and school leadership and Northern Neck community and district members to bring much-needed services to the area. The 11,000-square-foot campus housing both the clinic and school allows families to receive the critical services they need when they need them.
The campus boasts purpose-built, student-centered spaces, including a sensory room, playground, and life skills apartment. School programming includes traditional academic coursework along with transition programming, individual and group counseling, and therapeutic academic and behavioral support, providing an authentic school experience with more support for grades K-12. The new school is the 14th Rivermont school providing special education services to families in Virginia.
The Your Life ABA clinic offers therapeutic and clinical services for clients three-years-old and above, with a specific focus on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. Located in the same building as the school, the Your Life ABA clinic provides after-school clinics, daytime home-based therapy, and telehealth options, providing families with a variety of options that best suit their needs and personal situation. The new clinic opening marks the seventh location in Virginia.
"We have a 35-year history of providing special education services in Virginia, and I am thrilled that our school and clinic in Northern Neck will provide end-to-end support services so that each child and young adult we serve has opportunities for lifelong success," said Beth Ackerman, Senior Vice President of Operations for Rivermont and Your Life ABA. "I'm proud that after many years of working alongside the school, community, and government leaders, we can officially open our doors to families in Northern Neck, and I look forward to the incredible outcomes our children and young adults will achieve."
For more information, check out New Story's website. For more updates, follow New Story on Facebook and Instagram.
Rivermont, A New Story School, and Your Life ABA are part of the New Story family of schools and clinics, a leading provider of special and alternative education and mental health services for children and young adults with serious and complex challenges. The New Story family of schools and clinics serves families across Massachusetts, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. For more information, visit www.newstory.com.
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Anikha Surendran, who stole our hearts as a child actor in movies like 'Bhaskar the Rascal' alongside South Indian superstar Nayanthara, will now play the lead in 'Oh my Darling' directed by Alfred D Samuel.
The pooja of the movie was held at Kumbalam in Kochi on Wednesday. Senior actors, including Mukesh and Vijayaraghavan and other prominent stars like Lenaa, Johny Antony and Manju Pillai are part of the film. Several young actors - Melvin G Babu, Sreekanth Murali, Nandu, Shyamprasad, Deayne Davis, Fukru, Rithu and Sohan Seenulal will also be seen in the film, which is bankrolled by Manoj Sreenkanta under the banner 'Ash Tree Ventures'.
Jineesh K Joy has written the script. Vijeesh Pillai is the creative director, while Shaan Rahman is composing the music.
Anigha entered Mollywood as Baby Anikhain in 2010 in 'Kadha Thudarunnu'. She won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist in 2013 for '5 Sundarikal'. She has also appeared in several Tamil and Malayalam films over the years. Her performance in 'Great Father', as the daughter of David Nainan (Mammootty) was also well received. | https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/08/17/anigha-surendran-heroine-malayalam-movie-release.html | 2022-08-17T14:51:47Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/08/17/anigha-surendran-heroine-malayalam-movie-release.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Kavithalayaa Productions, which produced director Mani Ratnam's blockbuster 'Roja', recalled the words of its founder K Balachander when he introduced A.R Rahman as a music director, three decades ago.
On the occasion of the film completing a glorious 30 years, Kavithalayaa Productions, posted two videos on its timeline. The first video clip, which was a speech of the late director, was posted by the production house saying, "In his own inimitable style, KB sir expressed his appreciation for 'Roja' artistes and technicians on the occasion of the silver jubilee of the film. Today, we offer this as Kavithalayaa's tribute to them."
The second video, which was posted on Tuesday night by the production house, was one that had clips of a recent A. R. Rahman performance.
In the video, music director A. R. Rahman is seen on stage saying, "Thirty years of 'Roja'. I want to thank the whole team of 'Roja'. Mani Ratnam, K. Balachander, Vairamuthu, Minmini, S P B Garu and all the singers."
"I want to thank all of you and your parents, who have encouraged me. They've shown me love. That's why I am here. So, let's celebrate 'Roja' 30."
The video also had clips of actor Arvind Swamy and actress Madhubala, who played the lead in the film, talk about it.
Kavithalayaa posted the second video saying: "It's still a fresh memory when KB sir introduced A. R Rahman by saying "Putham Puthu Isai Malarai Arimugapaduthugiren (I am introducing a brand new musical flower)". Thank you for ruling all our playlists for three generations." | https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/08/17/ar-rahman-roja-mani-ratnam-30-years-k-balachander.amp.html | 2022-08-17T14:51:53Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/08/17/ar-rahman-roja-mani-ratnam-30-years-k-balachander.amp.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
After the Prithviraj directorial 'Lucifer' became a super hit, the actor had announced that he would helm 'Empuraan', a sequel to the movie, with Mohanlal in lead. Now, the makers have revealed their plans for the film, in a video, they posted online.
According to Prithviraj, it will be a commercial entertainer and will be made on a bigger scale than 'Lucifer'.
He said they have finalised the script by Murali Gopi and they would soon move on to the pre-production work. “Today is special as this marks the core team's first major discussion for the movie. We will deliberate about the actors and the shooting procedures from today. I remember having a similar session with Lalettan and Murali Gopi for 'Lucifer'. That was on the sets of 'Odiyan', though we had a few informal chats before that.
The fact that you have accepted 'Lucifer' has given me the confidence to helm 'Empuraan' on a bigger scale. I am not making any promise, but definitely, the movie will be a commercial entertainer starring Lalettan. We cannot promise you a date for 'Empuraan's release, but we will keep giving you periodical updates about the film,” said Prithviraj in the video.
Mohanlal said he was happy to be part of the project. "'Empuraan' is a huge challenge, especially as it has to be made on a bigger scale and better canvas than 'Lucifer'," he said. He added that the movie would be shot in several locations outside the country.
"Many have been asking whether 'Empuraan' is a sequel to 'Lucifer'," Murali Gopi said. “It is not a sequel, rather it is the second film in a three-part series and will culminate in a third part,” he said.
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Shane Nigam has spoken vehemently against online vloggers who review films. The actor thinks they are only doing this for money and has opined that they shouldn’t destroy good films. He also appealed to the audience to ban such online fake film critics.
“These online reviewers I mentioned have already started reacting to my criticism. That shows that whatever I said was true. Everyone knows that you are doing this for money. Please think of other alternatives to make money. Don’t ruin good films. Please ban fake film critics,” wrote the actor.
A few vloggers had come down heavily on the actor’s previous film, ‘Ullasam’. The actor noticed these videos and publicly pulled them up. The actor also observed that most people are reviewing films without understanding the medium properly. He said the same people who ridiculed the movie will start saying positive things if you pay them more money.
Earlier, during the promotion of 'Kudukku 2025', actor Shine Tom Chacko had hit out against a section of media for mocking him and words. He said he was hurt that his comments were twisted and used as trolls. He also hit out against those who accused him of arriving for movie promotions in an ineberiated state. | https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/08/17/shane-nigam-fake-online-movie-review-destroying-good-films.html | 2022-08-17T14:52:25Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/08/17/shane-nigam-fake-online-movie-review-destroying-good-films.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Ayesha Curry named a Director of the Board of Back to the Roots and deepens her commitment to building the gardening brand for the next generation
OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Back to the Roots, the world's fastest-growing organic garden brand, announced that Ayesha Curry will be joining the Back to the Roots Board of Directors.
7 years ago, Ayesha Curry, a self-prescribed "crazy garden lady", was introduced to the founders of Back to the Roots, Nikhil Arora and Alejandro Velez, by mutual friends who believed they shared the same passions for gardening, growing your own food and inspiring kids to connect with the environment. The friendship developed into a product collaboration with Back to the Roots and later Ayesha coming on as an investor in the company.
Now, as Back to the Roots closed its $15M Series D and sets its eyes on exciting growth ahead, Ayesha is joining as the 6th member of the company's Board of Directors, focusing on product & brand development as Back to the Roots aims to build the gardening brand for generations to come. This year alone, consumers are expected to spend $100M on Back to the Roots gardening products.
Ayesha Curry says, "I am so excited to join the board of Back to the Roots. Nikhil, Alejandro and I share a passion for educating families about the magic of growing their own food and creating excitement about making healthy food choices. As a mom, it is important for me to encourage my children to develop a healthy lifestyle while also being mindful of protecting the Earth. As a businesswoman, I love that I am able to combine my passions and help this impressive business continue to excel as the garden brand for the next generation."
"We are so honored to have Ayesha join the board. Her incredible entrepreneurial mindset and innate branding & community development expertise make her the perfect fit for our company as we scale into our next chapter," says Nikhil Arora, Back to the Roots Co-Founder and Co-CEO.
"It's a special opportunity to add Ayesha to our Board — aside from her tremendous business experience, she is also a passionate gardener and a mom who wants to grow with her family. I can't think of anyone else better to help guide this brand into every home & classroom in the country," adds Back to the Roots Co-Founder and Co-CEO Alejandro Velez.
Back to the Roots is building the garden brand of the future — focusing on creating gardening products that are not only easy to use & great for plants, but also for the planet. They also have a school giveback program tied into every one of their products - helping bring organic grow kits to over 55,000 elementary school students this past year. Their game-changing line of organic indoor grow kits, 100% USA grown seed packets, peat-free soil, plant food, live plants and raised beds are available nationwide in Walmart, The Home Depot, Target, Lowe's and on Amazon.
About Ayesha Curry
Ayesha Curry is a renowned restaurateur, chef, 2x New York Times bestselling author, producer, host, and was featured on the prestigious Forbes "30 Under 30" list. Her accessible approach to cooking has made her one of the most sought-after experts in food and lifestyle and has amassed over 9 million avid social media followers and subscribers. Ayesha has her own line of cookware, kitchen textiles, and ready-to-eat meals, sold at retailers nationwide. Ayesha, along with her husband Stephen, is the co-founder of their family-founded charity Eat. Learn. Play. with a mission to end childhood hunger, ensure universal access to quality education, and enable healthy, active lifestyles. Working with key partners such as Alameda County Community Food Bank and World Central Kitchen, Eat. Learn. Play. has served up more than 25 million meals to-date in the Bay Area. Additionally, she is an ambassador for No Kid Hungry, an organization fighting to end childhood hunger. In 2020, Ayesha released her own lifestyle magazine, SWEET JULY, in partnership with the Meredith Corporation. The magazine shares recipes, personal anecdotes, fashion, family-friendly ideas and features interviews with inspiring creatives, influencers, activists, professionals and entrepreneurs from all walks of life. Following the launch of the magazine, Ayesha opened a brick-and-mortar Sweet July storefront and café in Oakland, CA and its accompanying website. She also released her second New York Times national best-selling cookbook, The Full Plate: Flavor Filled Recipes for Families with No Time and A Lot To Do. On the entertainment side, Curry recently hosted and executive produced HBO Max's About Last Night. Ayesha lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her three kids, Riley, Ryan and Canon, and husband, Stephen.
About Back to the Roots
Back to the Roots is an organic gardening company that has evolved from an urban mushroom farm in Oakland, CA to a thriving national brand and the fastest-growing organic gardening company in the country. With a mission to reconnect everyone back to where food comes from, co-founders Nikhil Arora and Alejandro Velez are transforming the gardening industry by making it easy for anyone, anywhere to grow their own food. Their award-winning line of organic gardening kits, seeds, soils, plant food, and raised beds is currently distributed in over 10,000 retail locations nationwide, including The Home Depot, Lowes, Target, Walmart, Cost Plus, Whole Foods, Albertsons, Menards, Kohl's, Amazon, and Costco. Alejandro & Nikhil have also been featured as Forbes 30 Under 30, EY Entrepreneurs of the Year NorCal, President Obama's Champions of Change, and CNN 10 Next Gen Entrepreneurs to Watch. Please visit www.backtotheroots.com for more.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, in partnership with RCD Hotels, the globally iconic and fastest growing luxury lifestyle brand, Nobu Hospitality, announces the launch of a Nobu Hotel, Restaurant, and Residences in the chic beach destination of Tulum, Mexico.
This is a significant milestone for Nobu Hospitality, marking the brand's 30th hotel globally and the sixth hotel and fourth residential project between Nobu Hospitality and RCD Hotels. The growing partnership between Nobu Hospitality and RCD Hotels was cemented in 2016 with the opening of Nobu Hotel Miami Beach, followed by Nobu Hotels in Los Cabos, Chicago, and pipeline openings in Punta Cana, Orlando, and now Tulum.
With powder-soft, white sand beaches, coastal Mayan ruins, and one of the world's largest barrier reefs, Tulum is an idyllic location for adventurous sunseekers. Tucked away in the charming Riviera Maya, Nobu Hotel Tulum will feature 200 guest rooms and suites including 12 villas, a beachfront Nobu restaurant, expansive meeting space with stunning outdoor venues for weddings and special events, a state-of-the-art fitness centre and spa, and 50 stylish beachside residences.
Trevor Horwell, Chief Executive Officer Nobu Hospitality comments "We are extremely proud to have achieved our 30th hotel milestone in just nine years and honored to share the vision of our hotel owning partners and thankful for the passion of our Nobu colleagues around the world. Formidable partnerships at their heart need complete and mutual trust, alignment of values and a shared vision; through establishing strong and special relationships with key industry leaders and groups around the world our growth has been catapulted to 30 hotels. One of these groups, RCD Hotels, were born out of the same family values and spirit of entrepreneurship as Nobu Hospitality, and today RCD has grown into a hotel owning powerhouse including six Nobu Hotels Residences whilst maintaining their core values. It is a special privilege to be partnering with RCD again and on this exciting new project as the Nobu Hotel and Residences Tulum."
Mr. Roberto Chapur, President of RCD Hotels, adds "It's incredible to celebrate major milestones and it's amazing to see the Nobu Hotels brand expand its multi-property footprint together with us in Mexico, the Caribbean, and the US. Congratulations to everyone who helped get us here and we are confident that our relationship will continue to thrive for years to come. With our growing portfolio of luxury hotels and resorts, RCD is grateful for the support of our partners and patrons throughout the years and we are here today because of you."
Nobu Hospitality's legal advisors were Paul Hastings LLP. RCD Hotels' legal advisor was, Ari M. Tenzer, TA PLLC.
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WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vantagepoint AI has been recognized again by Fortune® Magazine as a top Small Business. Vantagepoint AI was ranked as one of the top 100 small businesses in the country.
Vantagepoint AI was the first company in the world to empower independent traders to trade smarter and profit more using Artificial Intelligence on their home computers. Company founder, Louis Mendelsohn, transformed the financial industry with the introduction of his theory of strategy backtesting, the introduction of his software, and his patented global Intermarket Analysis. Today, his son, Lane Mendelsohn leads the company and continues to create a workplace that is transforming lives both for his team and for VantagePoint traders.
"This news is both inspiring and monumental to me," says Lane Mendelsohn. "The VantagePoint team has always been a primary focus, and this reflects how each member feels about being a part of it. As the President of Vantagepoint, I am deeply aware of my responsibility to care for our team and our business."
Vantagepoint AI offers its team full medical, dental, and vision coverage and maintains a workplace culture centered around its core values of teamwork, communication, purpose, innovation, respect, integrity, and passion to guide every decision and action at all levels of the company. The company is also dedicated to giving back to the local community through regular corporate giving as well as team member donations to small, local (often overlooked) community charities.
The Vantagepoint AI team was surveyed and resoundingly endorsed the workplace culture the Mendelsohns have created. "I love that we are a leader in the United States of how to be a workplace that changes lives for my team, our community, and our traders!" said Lane Mendelsohn.
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About Vantagepoint AI, LLC. Vantagepoint's artificial intelligence-based software forecasts Stocks, Futures, Options, Forex, Cryptocurrencies, and ETFs with proven accuracy of up to 87.4%. Family-owned, Vantagepoint is actively committed to giving back in the Tampa Bay community including regularly donating a portion of revenue to Shriners Hospitals for Children and The Children's Cancer Center. For a private demonstration: www.vantagepointsoftware.com/demo
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Call for Entries to Open for the 2023 VETTY Awards Creative Marketing Competition
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC), today announced the entry period for its annual VETTY Awards will open on September 1, 2022. The prestigious VETTY Awards program is the only competition dedicated to recognizing marketing excellence in the animal healthcare industry.
Veterinary industry marketing teams and agencies are invited to submit their projects for consideration during this year's VETTY Awards program. Eligible work must have been produced between January 1, 2022 and November 15, 2022. Entry divisions are comprised of a variety of marketing mediums, including print, advertising, event, digital, social media and much more. For VETTY Awards entry information, click here.
Award winners will be announced on January 16, 2023 at the NAVC's annual Veterinary Meeting & Expo (VMX) which takes place January 14-18 in Orlando. A list of winners also will be posted on the VETTY Awards website and featured in the VMX Expo Hall.
"The VETTY Awards are a highlight of our annual VMX conference where attendees can see and celebrate marketing excellence in the veterinary and animal healthcare industry," said NAVC CEO Gene O'Neill. "We look forward to seeing who will be the 'pick of the litter' among entries that are submitted by talented creatives who are dedicated to promoting products and services that help animals everywhere live better, longer lives."
The early bird deadline for VETTY Award submissions is 11:59 PM EST on Friday, November 4, 2022. The final deadline for submissions is at 11:59 PM EST on Tuesday, November 15. Winners will be notified in December, prior to the VMX event, so that arrangements can be made to attend.
The NAVC, the world's leading nonprofit dedicated to supporting the global veterinary health community, introduced The VETTY Awards program in 2017 to recognize and reward marketing and advertising excellence that helps fuel the rapidly growing animal health industry.
VMX is the world's largest gathering of veterinary industry professionals. VMX offers hundreds of hours of continuing education and program tracks over the course of five days for veterinarians and animal healthcare professionals. It features one of the largest veterinary industry expos as well as world class entertainment and networking events.
For more information about the VETTY Awards program, visit thevettys.com or email info@thevettys.com.
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TALLAHASSEE, FLa. (AP) — An elected Florida prosecutor who was removed from office by Gov. Ron DeSantis because of his positions on abortion and transgender rights filed suit Wednesday to get his job back, saying the Republican leader violated his First Amendment rights.
DeSantis said he suspended Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren this month for signing a national pledge to not prosecute women and doctors for violating state abortion laws or families seeking treatments for transgender minors.
“DeSantis’s Order does not identify any actual conduct by Warren related to his official duties involving alleged criminal activity for seeking gender affirming healthcare or abortion,” the lawsuit says. “DeSantis’s Order does not identify any other conduct by Warren or other reason sufficient to justify a suspension."
DeSantis, who has come under attack by Democrats for his support of abortion restrictions and bills he's signed that are seen as anti-LGBTQ, held a campaign-like event to announce Warren's suspension, with supporters cheering the decision.
Now seeking re-election in November and positioning himself as a potential 2024 presidential candidate, the governor cited Warren's “neglect of duty” and other alleged violations.
Warren was elected in 2016 by Tampa-area voters and re-elected in 2020.
“What’s happening here is, he’s trying to throw out a free and fair election,” Warren said on CNN early Wednesday. “Even my 8-year-old understands this.”
Warren described the pledge circulated by prosecutors around the country as “a value statement," not a definitive decision on how he might handle any particular case. He also noted that Florida's new ban on abortions after 15 weeks of gestation has been ruled unconstitutional, and that the state doesn't even have a law against hormone treatments for transgender minors.
Warren's lawsuit says the suspension was retaliatory after he opposed the governor on a number of issues, including DeSantis' efforts to deny the restoration of voting rights for felons and create new crimes for public protests in response to the Black Lives Matter movement as well as the new abortion restrictions.
“Of course, DeSantis is free to express his views and his disagreements with Warren as often as he likes. Indeed, the Federal Constitution ensures that he is,” the suit says. “DeSantis went too far.”
The suit says Warren has an obligation to voters to say where he stands on such issues, and that as a prosecutor, he has the right to decide how the limited resources he has should be used to prosecute crimes. That priority should be on public safety, it said.
“The First Amendment protects the right of elected officials to speak out on matters of public controversy, and in fact it does so because it's so important that the voters who choose these elected officials know where they stand on these issues,” Jean-Jacques Cabou, a lawyer for Warren, said in a phone interview.
Warren's suspension is now an issue in the governor's race as Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, the state's only statewide-elected Democrat, and Democratic U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist enter the final week of the primary to see who will challenge DeSantis.
“For this governor to weaponize his office and remove a state attorney — a prosecutor — who has prosecutorial discretion over which cases he brings forward and which he doesn't, this is the overreaching and overstepping of this governor," Fried said at a campaign event Tuesday night. "It is the most dangerous thing to our democracy that we have seen.” | https://www.wtxl.com/news/local-news/florida-prosecutor-sues-desantis-over-removal-over-abortion | 2022-08-17T15:01:56Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/local-news/florida-prosecutor-sues-desantis-over-removal-over-abortion | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The days are getting shorter. Temperatures are still warm, but the nights are cooling off. The inevitable is near: the end of summer.
I’ve always been a staunch believer that summer isn’t over until Sept. 21. I refuse to acknowledge pumpkin spice lattes before that.
But there is one event that makes me realize I’m looking at summer in the rearview mirror: Paws in the Pool. Read about that and other weekend picks below.
Summer Sendoff
Join Yakama Nation Behavioral Health Healthy Transitions for a field day on Thursday, Aug, 18, at White Swan High School, 551 Signal Peak Road, and Friday at Pioneer Park on West Second Avenue in Toppenish.
Both days will be a sendoff to summer, filled with games, food and a movie. The event is free and all ages are welcome.
The festivities will go from 3 p.m. until dark. Attendees are reminded to dress appropriately for hot weather and to bring something to sit on for the movie.
Low Rida Slow and Show
Apple State Power Sports is presenting its Low Rida Slow and Show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20. “If it’s dropped, chopped or can hop, bring it!” the show flyer states.
The full day of festivities will be at Apple State Power Sports, 1707 N. First St. Registration is free and there will be trophies and cash prizes for first and second place in each category. Cash prizes will be awarded for cars, trucks, motorcycles and bicycles.
There will also be a pachuco (zoot suit, Mexican American subculture) competition, jalapeño eating contest and an Inspector Gadget hop competition.
Games and toys will be available for the kids. Join the cruise night on Yakima Avenue after the show.
Interested? Call 509-575-1916 or email info@applestatepowersports.com.
Master Gardeners
Yakima County Master Gardeners is offering a free class at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at the Heirloom Garden, 1522 S. 18th Ave., adjacent to the greenhouse.
The class subject is planning vegetables for winter gardens; it will last about one hour. Seating is limited and participants should bring a chair.
For more information, call 509-574-1604 or email yakimamastergardeners@gmail.com.
Paws in the Pool
It truly is the dog days of summer, and this event is for the dogs.
Franklin Pool, 2102 Tieton Drive, closes for the summer on Saturday, Aug. 20, but on Sunday from 2-4 p.m. you can enjoy the annual Paws in the Pool.
Dogs swim for free, but owners must pay a general admission fee.
Even if you don’t have a dog, viewing this event is worth the trip. Dogs in swimming vests, others leaping after toys thrown into the water, all the good boys and girls, shaking water off themselves. I dare you not to smile.
Bradford Loomis
Enjoy live music at 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, in the Gallery Bistro at The Seasons Performance Hall, 101 N. Naches Ave.
Bradford Loomis is returning to Yakima after moving to Nashville, Tenn., performing an original blend of folk, soul and Americana.
Tickets cost $15 and can be purchased at theseasonsyakima.com. The show may move to the main hall if demand requires it. | https://www.yakimaherald.com/explore_yakima/yakima-valley-weekender-lowriders-summer-sendoff-and-dogs-in-the-pool/article_210f41ba-19f8-11ed-b21b-f366cc06948e.html | 2022-08-17T15:02:02Z | yakimaherald.com | control | https://www.yakimaherald.com/explore_yakima/yakima-valley-weekender-lowriders-summer-sendoff-and-dogs-in-the-pool/article_210f41ba-19f8-11ed-b21b-f366cc06948e.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
DENVER – The Denver Police Department has released the bodycam video of the police shooting that left six bystanders injured in Lower Downtown on July 17.
In a critical incident briefing accompanying the bodycam footage, the commander of the Denver Police Department’s Major Crimes Division, Matt Clark, said DPD officers were patrolling around 1:35 a.m. when they observed a fight between multiple people outside the Larimer Beer Hall.
Involved in that altercation was 21-year-old Jordan Waddy, who was captured on video shoving and punching a bystander outside the venue.
Clark claimed in the incident briefing released Tuesday that an officer who witnessed the assault “observed Mr. Waddy may have had a firearm concealed in his hoodie or waistband,” and the information was then communicated to the other officers in the area.
Police then flashed their flashlights and identified themselves as police officers to the crowd as they approached the sidewalk outside bar.
HALO video from the area shows Waddy turning back and walking onto the sidewalk before walking north away from the officers and into the crowd.
At the same time, bodycam video shows the officers walking parallel to Waddy as he emerged from between two parked vehicles before he was contacted by officers.
In the video, Waddy can be seen with his hands up before turning back to the street and putting his left hand in his hoodie with his right hand still in the air. Clark claims officers then told Waddy to stop and show his hands.
“It appeared to the officers that Mr. Waddy was working to retrieve an item from the front pocket of his hoodie with his left hand as he continued moving towards 20th Street, which was in the direction of the crowd in front of the Beer Hall,” Clark said.
He then claims what he has repeated in the past – that Waddy had pulled a handgun out of his hoodie pocket and flashed the muzzle at two Denver police officers after they confronted him.
Bodycam video shows Waddy pulling the handgun from the lefthand side of his hoodie and throwing it onto the ground as he raises both hands into the air before police began firing at him from the front and the side.
“At this time, one officer on Larimer Street fired four rounds at Mr. Waddy from a duty handgun, and another officer fired two rounds at Mr. Waddy from a duty handgun,” Clark said.
A third officer who followed Waddy around one of the parked vehicles and who allegedly also saw him with the handgun fired one round when he saw the muzzle of the handgun pointing in the direction of officers on Larimer Street, Clark claimed.
In a previous news conference, Clark said the officers attested they had feared for their lives or the lives of their fellow officers, so they fired their weapons.
The officer on the sidewalk, who was several feet away to the right of Waddy, said he was aware of the crowd outside the Beer Hall and “explained he worked to obtain a clear sight picture of Mr. Waddy before firing one round. The officer stopped firing their weapons when they believe Mr. Waddy was no longer a threat,” Clark said in a critical incident briefing.
Investigators have not found any evidence that Waddy ever fired the weapon they say he pulled and the officers who fired their guns did not alert the crowd they were going to shoot, nor did they tell them to clear the area beforehand as they did not have time to do so, the commander said.
Six bystanders – three men and three women – were injured when the three Denver police officers opened fire that morning. While Clark has previously said he’s not sure if the department will be able to figure out if the victims were shot or hit with ricochets or other debris, he admitted in the critical incident briefing released Tuesday that the injuries they sustained were “directly or indirectly caused by the rounds fired by one or more officers.”
After the shooting, Clark said police recovered a Black Rock Island semi-automatic 10-millimeter handgun belonging to Waddy, which was loaded with one round in the chamber and seven rounds in the magazine. The hammer on the firearm was also cocked back, Clark said.
Following the release of the bodycam video, DPD released the names of the officers involved — Meagan Lieberson, Brandon Ramos and Kenneth Rowland. All three remain on modified duty, according to the department.
Denver District Attorney Beth McCann announced Tuesday that she is opening a grand jury investigation into the police shooting as this case rises to a level where an investigation of the Denver Police Department's Internal Affairs Bureau may not be enough.
“The public’s interest in this particular shooting incident is understandably high,” McCann said in a statement. “For the community to trust in the outcome from this incident, it is important that independent members of the community review the facts, evidence and law regarding whether these officers should be criminally charged. Until the grand jury’s work is complete, my office will have no further comment on this matter.”
In closing remarks, Clark said McCann will determine whether any criminal charges will be filed against any of the officers following the grand jury investigation. Both the DPD’s Internal Affairs Bureau and Conduct Review Bureau will also complete an administrative review of the shooting, and the details of the investigation will then be presented to the Use of Force Review Board, which is made up of community members and police command officers. The shooting will also be “thoroughly reviewed” by the DPD’s Tactics Review Board, Clark noted.
All these boards will then determine whether the actions of the involved police officers complied with the “high standard expected of every Denver police officer related to policies, training, and tactics,” Clark said.
This article was written by Óscar Contreras for KMGH. | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/bodycam-video-of-denver-police-shooting-that-left-6-bystanders-injured-released | 2022-08-17T15:02:08Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/bodycam-video-of-denver-police-shooting-that-left-6-bystanders-injured-released | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
José Rosario Arellano was apparently killed for his role in a love triangle involving his accused killer's wife, according to court documents.
In probable cause affidavits included with warrants for their arrest, police said José Manuel Magana and Trinidad Magana-Chavez broke into the woman’s apartment and attacked her and Arellano.
Magana, 35, and Magana-Chavez, 32, are both charged with first-degree murder in what police described as a “targeted” killing.
Police were called to the apartment in the 8500 block of Beauchene Road around 7:40 a.m. and found Arellano, a 36-year-old Tri-Cities man who grew up in Yakima, dead in the apartment, according to court documents.
An autopsy found that Arellano died from multiple gunshot wounds to the torso, Yakima County Coroner Jim Curtice said.
The woman told police that she and Arellano were sleeping in the master bedroom when Magana-Chavez, her estranged husband, and Magana, his brother, came into the room and started hitting and kicking them, the affidavits said.
She said Magana was armed with a military-style assault rifle, according to the affidavits. Her husband pulled her out of the room and continued to kick and hit her, the affidavits said.
She said that Magana shot Arellano and told his brother, “If you don’t want to go to jail, we have to go,” before leaving, according to the court documents.
Arellano’s girlfriend called 911 and was doing CPR on him when police arrived, the affidavits said.
Police found .223-caliber shell casings on the floor, the affidavits said, and Magana-Chavez’s car was parked out front, suggesting that they left on foot.
Investigators also discovered a sliding glass door shattered by a towing hitch lying inside, the affidavits said.
Arellano’s death was the first homicide in Moxee this year and is among 22 in the county.
Anyone with information on the case is asked to contact Moxee police at 509-575-8580. Tips may also be left with Yakima County Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or online at https://bit.ly/yccrimestoppers. | https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/crime_and_courts/court-documents-reveal-new-details-in-targeted-moxee-homicide/article_aa8a0826-1dae-11ed-940c-cb1ef924389e.html | 2022-08-17T15:02:08Z | yakimaherald.com | control | https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/crime_and_courts/court-documents-reveal-new-details-in-targeted-moxee-homicide/article_aa8a0826-1dae-11ed-940c-cb1ef924389e.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
SANDUSKY, Ohio — Sandusky, Ohio, police arrested two people Sunday after visitors at Cedar Point who were riding the Giant Wheel reported to police that got more than they paid for: a front row view of the couple having sex.
According to a Sandusky Police report, the man and woman, both 32 years old, were spotted in the act by four riders in another car, two of whom were minors.
When police confronted the man and woman about the incident, the woman told police that she had dropped a pack of cigarettes while on the ride, bent over and the man "helped her," initially denying the allegation.
The witnesses told police that they saw the couple's genitals and the cart shaking, and said the two even knew they were being watched and laughed about it, but continued having intercourse, the report said. The couple later admitted they had sex on the ride.
Both were charged with public indecency, a first-degree misdemeanor.
This article was written by Drew Scofield for WEWS. | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/couple-charged-for-allegedly-having-sex-on-giant-wheel-at-ohio-amusement-park | 2022-08-17T15:02:14Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/couple-charged-for-allegedly-having-sex-on-giant-wheel-at-ohio-amusement-park | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
A state appeals court has ruled the Yakima School District should face higher financial penalties for mishandling public records requests filed by a parent.
The Division III Court of Appeals ruled earlier this month that Yakima County Superior Court will need to recalculate how many records were wrongfully withheld and decide what the new penalty should be. The majority opinion from the three-judge panel was critical of both the school district and the lower court.
In September 2018, Andréa Cantu sued the Yakima School District, alleging violations of the state’s Public Records Act. From October 2016 through 2019, Cantu made multiple public records requests for reports and emails relating to her daughter, whom she said was being bullied at Davis High School.
Cantu was seeking the records to support a request for a protection order for her daughter. The district’s response was inadequate, leading Cantu to request more documents over the next several years, the appeals court decision said.
Yakima Superior Court Judge Blaine Gibson initially ruled that 85 email records were wrongfully withheld in response to a records request from April 2018. Gibson imposed a penalty of $6,310 on YSD, but denied many of Cantu’s other claims.
In a 54-page decision, the Spokane-based appellate court agreed with Yakima County Superior Court on one finding involving a request for records in 2016, but ordered four other issues sent back for review:
• The court found the district failed to show a search for records in a 2017 clarification for records was reasonably calculated to uncover all relevant records. The inadequate search not only missed records, but was an “aggravating factor” that the court did not consider when calculating a financial penalty, the decision said.
• The court reversed the trial court’s summary judgment dismissing a claim for denied records. The appeals court found that when an agency ignores a request for records for an extended period of time, the inaction may constitute a denial of records.
• The court found the district wrongfully withheld 75 email attachments on the basis they were nonresponsive to an April 2018 request. “To the extent that any exemptions apply to those email attachments, the records can be redacted and provided.”
• The appellate court ruled that a $10 per day penalty imposed for wrongfully withholding those email records for 631 days was inadequate and “constitutes an abuse of discretion.”
According to the appeals court, YSD failed to allocate enough resources to diligently work on Cantu’s request, which is the same as denying the records request when it comes to assessing the penalty. The court called for a penalty for each day a record was withheld after July 16, 2018. The penalty for violating the Public Records Act can range from $5-$100 per day the records were withheld.
The ruling also said Cantu is entitled to a portion of attorney fees.
Strong words for district
In their findings, two judges in the panel were critical of district’s handling of the requests, saying the district’s failure to produce records for 631 days “was based on conduct that amounts to gross negligence.”
The court noted the district is the 15th largest in Washington, and its operating budget from 2017-18 was $200 million with a $20 million budget surplus, which was consistent year to year. The district employs close to 2,000 people and educates 16,000 students.
“Given this size, Yakima School District should be allocating sufficient resources to respond to public records requests,” appellate court Judge Tracy A. Staab wrote. “Instead, the district failed to train its personnel, failed to provide adequate staffing, and failed to make public records requests a priority.”
Staab disagreed with the lower court’s determination there was no need for deterrence because the district had changed its public record procedures.
“While the District assured the trial court that its policies had changed, the policies could just as easily revert if there is little incentive to comply,” the decision said. “Given the totality of these circumstances, the penalty imposed was disproportionately low to the grave misconduct and was manifestly unreasonable.”
Chief Judge Laurel Siddoway concurred with Staab.
Judge George B. Fearing agreed in part and dissented in part, saying the Public Records Act imposes no free-standing duty for a government agency to perform an adequate search for requested records. While he agreed the school district failed to adopt reasonable policies and practices for timely and sufficient searches, the failures “should not by themselves lead to liability or imposition of penalties,” his opinion said.
He said this wasn’t a case of a small government agency being inundated by serial public records requests intended to win financial awards. He wrote that relief from “harassment imposed by serial requesters should come from the legislature or in the form of reduction of penalties when a violation occurs.”
Reaction
YSD said at the time of the lawsuit that there were multiple public records requests which the district was not equipped to handle.
“Several years ago, systems, training, support, and resources, regarding the fulfillment of public records requests, were not properly in place at YSD,” said Superintendent Trevor Greene in an email. “At the time, requests were infrequent, until 2018, when 30 large and complicated requests came in causing a backlog.”
YSD received help from an outside attorney, but the backlog eventually grew to 110 unfulfilled requests, even with that support. Greene called the number of requests unprecedented.
At the time, public records requests were handled by employees with other duties and responsibilities. Since fall 2019, YSD has hired an in-house counsel and other specialists to deal with records requests, according to an email from Bob Noe, YSD’s attorney. Noe said the district also purchased software to assist with requests.
"Since fall 2019, the Yakima School District has been well-equipped to handle record requests and legal matters," Noe said.
Greene said all records have since been delivered, but the gaps in the district’s initial response accidentally violated the Public Records Act.
Neither Greene nor Noe were working for YSD at the time of the PRA violations. Greene became the superintendent at YSD in July 2019. Noe joined YSD in September 2019.
Cantu is represented by Ryan Ford of Ford Law Firm PLLC in Kenmore, which specializes in education law. In this case, YSD is represented by Quinn N. Plant of Menke Jackson Beyer LLP in Yakima. Neither attorney could be reached for comment as of press time.
Timothy Hall is an attorney with Hall and Gilliland PLLC in Yakima, which specializes in public records cases. He wasn't involved in the school district case, but said the ruling is notable.
He cited the increased penalty as an important consequence, given YSD’s budget. He hopes others take notice.
“The district should have fixed the problem before the suit was filed,” Hall said in an email. “Hopefully the ruling will cause more public agencies to take the Public Records Act seriously.” | https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/education/appeals-court-says-penalties-should-be-higher-in-yakima-school-district-public-records-case/article_e354946c-1b21-11ed-95b3-d7d750a62828.html | 2022-08-17T15:02:14Z | yakimaherald.com | control | https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/education/appeals-court-says-penalties-should-be-higher-in-yakima-school-district-public-records-case/article_e354946c-1b21-11ed-95b3-d7d750a62828.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Elon Musk is not buying Manchester United.
The billionaire caused a frenzy online after tweeting he was buying the professional soccer club.
However, he later clarified that his tweet was a "long-running joke." He added that he's not buying any sports teams.
"Although, if it were any team, it would be Man U," Musk tweeted. "They were my fav team as a kid."
According to Forbes, Manchester United is valued at $4.6 billion.
Musk is currently locked in a legal battle over the purchase of Twitter. He offered to buy the company for $43 billion. However, he has since said he wants out of the deal because he claims Twitter isn't providing him information about how many fake accounts are on the platform. Twitter says it has provided Musk with all the necessary information. | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/elon-musk-says-tweet-about-buying-manchester-united-was-a-joke | 2022-08-17T15:02:20Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/elon-musk-says-tweet-about-buying-manchester-united-was-a-joke | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
A lawsuit has been filed in Thurston County Superior Court alleging the Washington State Redistricting Commission violated the state’s Public Records Act. Arthur West, an Olympia resident and open government advocate, filed the complaint on Monday.
The lawsuit alleges that the redistricting commission committed a series of violations and that Redistricting Commissioners “deliberately failed to make a reasonable search, and further acted in bad faith with ulterior motives to conceal offensive, ribald, and politically damaging records and information.”
Additionally, the lawsuit further alleges that the Redistricting Commission “failed to make a reasonable estimate for disclosure, failed to reasonably disclose responsive records, failed to conduct an adequate search, and has silently withheld records in the absence of an adequate privilege log, and plaintiff is entitled to the relief sought.”
The Washington State Redistricting Commission, like all state entities, is required to abide by the state Public Records Act. West submitted a records request in November that he argues was not satisfied, and added that he believes the Redistricting Commission intentionally withheld information he sought.
West also submitted texts from the commission that were withheld, including some “politically damning communications.”
“In some of the communications, staff and Commissioner (April) Sims drop enough ‘f-bombs’ to rival Vladimir Putin’s shelling of the Ukraine,” the complaint said. The complaint also noted concerns between staff members and commissioners questioning whether or not “our f-bomb texts are going to be released too, or just your texts with the other commissioners. You might want to check in with (AAG) Terra too .... we should figure out now what you can can’t (sic) say.”
The complaint also noted other instances where texts were withheld. West is seeking monetary relief in the lawsuit for the commission’s “unreasonable withholding of records and other violations of the PRA described herein.”
The Redistricting Commission meets once every 10 years to redraw districts. In February, the Redistricting Commission admitted to breaking the law when it conducted the redrawing of state districts secretly, and without any public deliberation. The commission came to a settlement agreement by adopting rules that would prevent them from conducting the process behind closed doors in the future. A hearing has been scheduled for 9 a.m. Sept. 9, according to the Washington Courts online case search. | https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/northwest/lawsuit-contends-redistricting-commission-withheld-public-records-to-hide-offensive-texts/article_3fcfcc1e-1da9-11ed-960a-5fc4d08c516c.html | 2022-08-17T15:02:20Z | yakimaherald.com | control | https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/northwest/lawsuit-contends-redistricting-commission-withheld-public-records-to-hide-offensive-texts/article_3fcfcc1e-1da9-11ed-960a-5fc4d08c516c.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
A Florida appeals court ruled that a minor seeking an abortion was not “sufficiently mature to decide whether to terminate her pregnancy.”
The state of Florida requires those under age 18 to have a guardian sign off on getting an abortion. The case in Florida indicated that the teen applied for a waiver to obtain an abortion without a guardian’s approval.
She “had not established by clear and convincing evidence that she was sufficiently mature to decide whether to terminate her pregnancy,” the judges wrote.
Judge Scott Makar disagreed partly with the rest of the panel’s decision. He wanted the case kicked back to a lower court for reconsideration. He wrote that the 16-year-old is “parentless” and has an appointed guardian. He added that the teen is receiving emotional support and therapy.
Makar noted she is “sufficiently mature to make the decision, saying she ‘is not ready to have a baby,’ she doesn’t have a job, she is ‘still in school,’ and the father is unable to assist her.”
Florida permits abortions through 15 weeks of pregnancy. The court noted that the teen was 10 weeks pregnant when she requested the abortion. | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/florida-teen-not-sufficiently-mature-to-decide-on-her-own-to-seek-abortion | 2022-08-17T15:02:26Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/florida-teen-not-sufficiently-mature-to-decide-on-her-own-to-seek-abortion | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Former Vice President Mike Pence is keeping the door open to testifying before the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attacks on the U.S. Capitol.
Pence commented Wednesday during an event in New Hampshire.
“If there was an invitation to participate, I would consider it," Pence said.
He added, "Under the Constitution, we have three coequal branches of government. Any invitation directed at me, I’d have to reflect on the unique role I was serving in as vice president. It would be unprecedented in history for a vice president to be summoned to testify on Capitol Hill."
Pence was overseeing the Electoral College count when rioters began storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. He was taken to a secure location before eventually certifying Joe Biden's victory.
Pence faced an intense pressure campaign from former President Donald Trump to delay the certification of the election. He rejected the president's idea because he said he didn't have the authority. | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/pence-says-he-would-consider-testifying-before-jan-6-committee | 2022-08-17T15:02:32Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/pence-says-he-would-consider-testifying-before-jan-6-committee | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The realization came as a shock to Héloïse Luzzati. How could she have spent the better part of three decades playing music without every studying a piece composed by a woman?
As her gigs dried up at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and concert halls around the world went dark for months, the French cellist dedicated much of her time to remedying that gap. "The role of women in the history of music began to gain a certain importance in my life as a musician," the French cellist told NPR's Leila Fadel. "We don't know enough works composed by women. My aim is to increase the percentage of known works written by female composers."
She unearthed manuscripts by the likes of Mel Bonis (1858-1937), Clémence de Grandval (1828-1907) and Rita Strohl (1865-1941). In many cases, these pages of music had simply been sitting in a trunk in the attic, preserved by the composers' own descendants.
Luzzati has a hard time picking just one piece as her favorite. "There [are] so many. I cannot answer this question," she said. "I ask myself, how could I [not] know this piece?"
Many of these works had never been published or recorded before, and yet to Luzzati they shined like priceless jewels. Her project quickly grew from a set of online biographical videos to a virtual advent calendar featuring recorded performances, a festival with top soloists at châteaux and other historic sites near Paris — and now a new record label.
La Boîte à Pépites (The Jewel Box) aims to "exhume pieces that seem worthy of a good position in the standard musical repertoire," Luzzati explained. The label's first release, launched in France in April and set for September 30 in the UK, is centered around French composer Charlotte Sohy, who died in 1955.
"I was completely captivated by this music," said Luzzati, who gave a special nod to what she considers a "masterpiece," the Op. 24 piano trio.
"It's completely specific as French music from the beginning of the 20th century — sometimes impressionistic, sometimes figurative, with colors of Ravel, Chausson or Debussy."
The rich harmonies also come from someone who faced tremendous odds, having survived two world wars, mothered seven children and cared for a conductor-composer (Marcel Labey). At times, she composed under a male name — that of her grandfather, Charles Sohy — or just used the abbreviation Ch. Sohy "to bypass the prejudices about women," Luzzati explained. And yet her catalogue includes 35 opuses. She studied under composer Vincent d'Indy, himself a student of César Franck.
A three-CD boxset — also available on streaming platforms — features world premieres of Sohy's piano, chamber and orchestral works. Among the soloists are rising and veteran stars of the classical world in their own right, including David Kadouch, Xavier Phillips, Célia Oneto Bensaïd and Marie-Laure Garnier. The Quatuor Hermès recorded Sohy's first two quartets and the Orchestre national Avignon-Provence took up orchestral works under the baton of Debora Waldman.
It all began when Waldman introduced Luzzati to Sohy's grandson François-Henri Labey. Since retiring from directing regional conservatories about a decade ago, Labey has copied his grandmother's handwritten work in digital format on a computer. He's said that he stumbled upon her "Grande Guerre" (Great War) Symphony in C sharp minor in the bottom of a drawer. In 2019, Waldman led the Orchestre Victor-Hugo Franche-Comté in the posthumous world premiere of the work, composed during World War I. Sohy was informed of her husband's death on the battlefield while writing the second movement, only to learn a week later that he was found alive.
Luzzati is intransigent in her selection both of the pieces and performers put forward via her project, a charitable organization run by musicians. Violinist Renaud Capuçon and pianist Bertrand Chamayou are among the internationally renowned musicians who have joined the effort. Rather than simply performing a piece because it was composed by a woman, Luzzati and her fellow artists work together to breathe life into some of the most accomplished works by a composer who happened to be a woman.
"We want this music to exist for the future and for the young generations too," she explained. "We don't want to rewrite the story of the music. We want to add the women who count in the story."
Gender inequality is still prevalent in the music industry today. While there are growing efforts to promote music by composers of underrepresented genders and backgrounds, only 5% of compositions scheduled to be performed by 100 orchestras worldwide in the 2020-2021 season were written by women, according to the UK-based foundation Donne.
Historically, much of this music has been overlooked — if not dismissed entirely — by music directors, and even teachers. Music students, from their very beginnings to advanced studies at top conservatories, are still largely taught music composed by white men who have been dead for decades if not centuries.
Some women gained wide acclaim during their lifetimes, especially in the late 19th century. Virtuoso pianist Louise Farrenc (1804-1875) was a prolific composer and the only female professor of music to teach at the Paris Conservatory in that century. But she was quickly forgotten after her death, despite her work being published.
"So there you go. It's as simple as that. When a composer dies and she's no longer there to keep her work alive, it disappears almost instantly," Luzzati said.
Her group has also spotlighted living composers, like Ethiopian nun Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou or Alicia Terzian of Argentina. There are also new arrangements, such as one of a song by Barbara, who started out as a cabaret singer before writing her own tunes.
And Luzzati only just got started. She's setting her sights next on music publishing — blowing the dust off old manuscripts so that the works can be played by students and soloists alike. If she succeeds, the ripple effect could have a long lasting impact on the classical music industry.
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Jaipur: Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar Aazad was Wednesday stopped by the police at the Jodhpur airport while on his way to Jalore to meet the family of a Dalit boy who died allegedly after being beaten up by his schoolteacher, officials said.
"He has been stopped at the airport and being talked to in the lobby," a police official said.
He has been stopped from travelling to Jalore, the official said.
Indra Meghwal, a student of a private school in Surana village of Rajasthan's Jalore district, was beaten up by his teacher on July 20 for allegedly touching a drinking water pot. The boy succumbed to his injuries at a hospital in Ahmedabad on August 13.
Additional police force has been deployed in the village in view of the visit of Bhim Army leaders. | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/india/2022/08/17/bhim-army-chief-chandra-sekhar-aazad-detained.html | 2022-08-17T15:04:50Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/india/2022/08/17/bhim-army-chief-chandra-sekhar-aazad-detained.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
New Delhi: The Union Home Ministry on Wednesday denied any move to shift Rohingya Muslims in Delhi to economically weaker section (EWS) flats and directed the Delhi government to ensure the "illegal foreigners" remain in detention centres pending their extradition.
The ministry's clarification came hours after Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri put out a tweet saying India has always welcomed those who have sought refuge in the country and announcing that all Rohingya refugees would be shifted to EWS flats in east Delhi's Bakkarwala area.
The Home Ministry issued a statement clarifying its position.
"Illegal foreigners are to be kept in Detention Centre till their deportation as per law. The Government of Delhi has not declared the present location as a Detention Centre. They have been directed to do the same immediately," a spokesperson said in the statement on Twitter.
"With respect to news reports in certain sections of media regarding Rohingya illegal foreigners, it is clarified that the MHA has not given any directions to provide EWS flats to Rohingya illegal migrants at Bakkarwala in New Delhi," the spokesperson said.
Puri tagged a news agency story in his posts and said those who had made a career out of spreading canards on India's refugee policy deliberately linking it to CAA will be disappointed.
"India respects & follows @UN Refugee Convention 1951 & provides refuge to all, regardless of their race, religion or creed," he said.
"India has always welcomed those who have sought refuge in the country. In a landmark decision all #Rohingya #Refugees will be shifted to EWS flats in Bakkarwala area of Delhi. They will be provided basic amenities, UNHCR IDs and round-the-clock @DelhiPolice protection," he posted.
According to a Home Ministry estimate, around 40,000 Rohingya migrants live in different parts of the country, including Delhi.
Noting that the Delhi government proposed to shift Rohingya Muslims to a new location, the Home Ministry said it has directed the Delhi government to ensure "these illegal foreigners" remain at their present location.
It has already taken up the matter of their deportation with the country concerned through the Ministry of External Affairs, the Home Ministry said.
The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), which functions under the Home Ministry, has constructed EWS flats in Bakkarwala area near Tikri border.
Last year, the government informed the Rajya Sabha that "illegal Rohingya immigrants" are staying in 12 states and union territories -- Jammu and Kashmir, Telangana, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam, Karnataka and Kerala.
Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said the government had got reports that Rohingya Musilms have indulged in illegal activities in the country.
He said all foreign nationals who enter into the country without valid travel documents are treated as illegal migrants.
The minister said detection and deportation of illegal migrants, including Rohingya refugees from Myanmar, after due process of nationality verification is a continuous process. | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/india/2022/08/17/union-ministry-denies-ews-flats-rohingya-muslims.amp.html | 2022-08-17T15:04:56Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/india/2022/08/17/union-ministry-denies-ews-flats-rohingya-muslims.amp.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
(WGHP) — A strong geomagnetic storm caused by the sun could impact Earth later this week, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
The NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center said Tuesday that it is monitoring the sun and solar winds following a series of coronal mass ejections that began Sunday.
Space weather forecasters have predicted a strong geomagnetic storm for late Thursday and a moderate geomagnetic storm on Friday, prompting geomagnetic storm watches.
Forecasters are monitoring a “small, but compact and magnetically complex grouping” designated as Region 3078. The region produced frequent flares early Tuesday morning, according to NOAA. Flares are still possible from Region 3078, but recent imagery indicated possible signs of weakening and potential decay.
Forecasters continue to monitor NOAA’s DSCOVR satellite and its real-time solar winds for signs of the arrival and strength of the coronal mass ejections.
NOAA reports that despite the number of coronal mass ejections, “most are expected to have little to no impact at Earth” as they are expected to “pass ahead or south of Earth’s orbit.”
Earlier this month, NOAA noted a coronal hole in the sun’s atmosphere could trigger a geomagnetic storm.
Geomagnetic storms can impact infrastructure in near-Earth orbit and on the surface, potentially disrupting communications, the electric power grid, navigation, radio and satellites.
Coronal holes are “cooler, less dense regions than the surrounding plasma and are regions of open, unipolar magnetic fields,” NOAA explains. “This open, magnetic field line structure allows the solar wind to escape more readily into space, resulting in streams of relatively fast solar wind.”
While some headlines make the occurrence sound like a doomsday-inducing hole in the sun, Rob Steenburgh of NOAA’s Space Weather Forecast office told Nexstar, “They happen all the time and are no cause for alarm.”
Minor geomagnetic storms may cause weak fluctuations in the power grid, impact satellite operations on spacecraft, and make aurora displays in the sky visible at high latitudes, such as in parts of Michigan and Maine.
Auroras for this week’s storm may be visible if the weather conditions are favorable as far south as Pennsylvania, Iowa, and portions of Oregon. Check NOAA’s latest aurora forecast here.
The Space Weather Prediction Center will issue additional warnings related to this week’s storm if necessary, NOAA said Tuesday.
While the solar cycle is not yet at its peak, NASA said activity has already surpassed predictions. Solar flares and eruptions will likely increase from now until 2025 as we reach “solar maximum,” writes Nicola Fox, the director of NASA’s heliophysics division.
Yet experts say there’s no need to fear a doomsday scenario.
“Some people worry that a gigantic ‘killer solar flare’ could hurl enough energy to destroy Earth, but this is not actually possible,” NASA explains.
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Residents of Nashville may get a new police substation downtown, and the construction won’t cost taxpayers a dime, thanks to Garth Brooks. The country music star is working with the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) to develop the substation, which is intended to increase safety and decrease traffic congestion in the city’s busy entertainment district.
The substation, as well as a Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT) traffic control room, will be in the same building as Brooks’ Friends in Low Places Bar & Honky-Tonk, which isn’t open yet. He purchased the three-story, 40,000-square-foot property located at 411 Broadway in December 2021.
Brooks announced the bar’s opening in April, posting a time-lapse video of the site where the bar and MNPD substation will go.
Have any of my Friends in Low Places hanging out on Broadway seen this yet?! Nashville, I CAN’T WAIT for this weekend! love, g#FILPonBROADWAY pic.twitter.com/LZkVc5bL3H
— Garth Brooks (@garthbrooks) April 14, 2022
“Lower Broadway is an iconic destination for fans of world-class music, sports and a good time, but as Nashvillians know well, it can also create safety and traffic challenges that my office is working hard to tackle across multiple fronts,” Mayor John Cooper said in a statement. “I commend Garth Brooks for stepping up to help make Lower Broadway safer and more enjoyable for everyone. These additional resources will add new tools to reduce traffic and improve community safety downtown while continuing to prioritize other initiatives for neighborhoods and families throughout Davidson County.”
Metro Nashville chief John Drake said the new space will be a mini-hub for the police department’s downtown operations in the busy Broadway entertainment district, where both residents and tourists mingle. The street has been getting busier than ever and experiencing more crime. The city has been closing the road on weekend evenings to reduce congestion on sidewalks as well as streets.
As part of the agreement, Metro will authorize a commonplace condemnation of an alley adjacent to the location. However, Nashville’s Metro Council’s approval is still required.
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Elon Musk is not buying Manchester United.
The billionaire caused a frenzy online after tweeting he was buying the professional soccer club.
However, he later clarified that his tweet was a "long-running joke." He added that he's not buying any sports teams.
"Although, if it were any team, it would be Man U," Musk tweeted. "They were my fav team as a kid."
According to Forbes, Manchester United is valued at $4.6 billion.
Musk is currently locked in a legal battle over the purchase of Twitter. He offered to buy the company for $43 billion. However, he has since said he wants out of the deal because he claims Twitter isn't providing him information about how many fake accounts are on the platform. Twitter says it has provided Musk with all the necessary information. | https://www.katc.com/news/national/elon-musk-says-tweet-about-buying-manchester-united-was-a-joke | 2022-08-17T15:09:49Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/elon-musk-says-tweet-about-buying-manchester-united-was-a-joke | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
A Florida appeals court ruled that a minor seeking an abortion was not “sufficiently mature to decide whether to terminate her pregnancy.”
The state of Florida requires those under age 18 to have a guardian sign off on getting an abortion. The case in Florida indicated that the teen applied for a waiver to obtain an abortion without a guardian’s approval.
She “had not established by clear and convincing evidence that she was sufficiently mature to decide whether to terminate her pregnancy,” the judges wrote.
Judge Scott Makar disagreed partly with the rest of the panel’s decision. He wanted the case kicked back to a lower court for reconsideration. He wrote that the 16-year-old is “parentless” and has an appointed guardian. He added that the teen is receiving emotional support and therapy.
Makar noted she is “sufficiently mature to make the decision, saying she ‘is not ready to have a baby,’ she doesn’t have a job, she is ‘still in school,’ and the father is unable to assist her.”
Florida permits abortions through 15 weeks of pregnancy. The court noted that the teen was 10 weeks pregnant when she requested the abortion. | https://www.katc.com/news/national/florida-teen-not-sufficiently-mature-to-decide-on-her-own-to-seek-abortion | 2022-08-17T15:09:56Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/florida-teen-not-sufficiently-mature-to-decide-on-her-own-to-seek-abortion | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Heather Twigg, a recruiter out of West Des Moines, and U.S. Army Veteran Mary Ellen White wave at the crowd as grand marshals in the Veterans Parade as part of the Iowa State Fair’s Veterans Day on Aug. 15, 2022. White is notably the only known woman in Iowa who is a Vietnam veteran. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Samantha Hircock)
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A new rule for Universal Credit claimants could see people pressured into finding work. Next month, thousands of people will be expected to attend more meetings at the Jobcentre to ensure they find work.
People with low incomes can claim while working and if they bring in at least £355 then they do not have to attend the "Intensive Work Search" scheme. This means a lot of people doing part-time work do not have to worry about attending lots of meetings at job centres to get them into full-time or better-paid work.
But that £355 Administration Earnings Threshold (AET) is being raised by the Department for Work and Pensions next month. The AET will rise from £355 now to £494 in September. Once that happens, an estimated 114,000 people on low incomes will be forced into the Intensive Work Search system, the Liverpool Echo reports.
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Such claimants, including those who have reported a health condition that does not affect their ability to work, will find themselves required to attend mandatory face-to-face work search reviews. That will probably mean they will have to attend weekly or fortnightly appointments at the Jobcentre.
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that from September, the AET will be raised from £355 to £494 a month for a single claimant, or from £567 to £782 a month for a couple.
Work and Pensions Secretary Thérèse Coffey said the government's new approach would "help claimants get quickly back into the world of work while helping ensure employers get the people they and the economy needs".
It comes as it was revealed thousands of people missed out on the cost of living payment due to guidance form the DWP. New figures showing the scale of the sanctions are due to be published tomorrow. Single people’s benefits are either cut back or stopped entirely if Jobcentres decide they have fallen foul of rules
This includes if work coaches decide they “fail to take all reasonable actions to find paid work”. Campaigners demanded the DWP tear up the “outrageous” and “ill-judged” decision as energy bills could top £5,000 a year.
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A husband from Aylesford has paid a touching tribute to his wife of 31 years after she tragically took her own life. Darren Cushing has described Beverley Cushing as a "bubbly" character and said she was "loved by everyone".
Beverley, commonly known as 'Bev', worked at Tesco for 30 years but was made redundant in 2020 during COVID due to the restructuring of the bakery department. Darren told KentLive the role became a major part of her life and that she loved serving the community.
"It was a big part of her life, it was a job she engaged in," the 55-year-old said. "I think when Bev lost the job in Tesco she lost her purpose in life.
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"It was an important role to her and she used to enjoy the relationships she had with people at work. In recent years Bev turned into quite an introvert and didn't really go out a lot.
"Obviously a large part of that was due to the COVID pandemic as well, so it's hard to determine how much of an impact that had and the impact the loss of the job had. But I guess if she still had the job working in a supermarket, she wouldn't have been locked down and would have kept going to work.
"They both had a massive impact on her. When she really became ill, she didn't want to talk to anyone apart from myself."
Bev, who was 58, had secured herself a part-time role in Morrisons, but in a statement read out at the inquest in Maidstone, Darren recalled her saying that she "cannot do it anymore" and didn't return. He added: "She wasn't sleeping well, she would wake up screaming and we sought help."
Medical records showed Bev had been taking anti-depressants since 2014, and was passed to the care of the mental health crisis team after suffering what was described as a "depressive episode" in October last year.
Consultant psychiatrist Adina Parkes first became aware of the case during a team meeting towards the end of 2021 and arranged to meet Bev and her husband on January 13. During that meeting, Bev was reported as "struggling with anxiety when her husband was working away from home" and noted difficulty sleeping.
However, follow-up appointments in February and March showed "positive progress". She was referred to the occupational therapy team, but was left without contact from any specialists at Kent and Medway Partnership Trust for weeks.
On May 31, Darren had been working in Gravesend when he decided to ring Bev to check on how she was going. But after struggling to reach her, he told his colleagues he was going to head home to check on her.
After arriving back at his Aylesford address, Darren found his wife in the bedroom. Police and ambulance arrived at the scene at around 11.30am and deemed her death to not be suspicious. Assistant coroner James Dillon concluded Bev died by suicide. He added: "She was under treatment from the mental health team but was awaiting treatment at the time of her death".
'The NHS hasn't got enough resources'
"There isn't any one person in the NHS I can point a blame at, it's the actual resources they've got," Darren said. "They're a department that's under massive pressure which hasn't been helped at all by the pandemic.
"The whole process for Bev and myself was very frustrating, we couldn't get any sense out of anyone. We'd call and not get any answers and fundamentally it's a big problem when the person trying to help is more stressed than you are."
Speaking on the weeks between March and May without any contact with specialists, Darren said: "I think it was massively critical. I'm not a carer but it was left in my hands and I don't have a professional knowledge.
"The therapy teams could have added something to the whole process by pointing out things I didn't notice at the time. The initial assessment happened in March and they sent us a proposed action plan - but no appointments were made.
"Part of me had given up on the NHS because of the experiences we had before. My message is that the government are highlighting the problems with mental health, but where is the support for the NHS?
"The support isn't there. The NHS hasn't got enough resources. Mental health is a massive problem and they just need to sort this out."
KMPT are currently running a root-cause analysis and investigation into this case.
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Southeastern Rail has urged passengers not to travel by train tomorrow (August 18) as further industrial action is set to cause widespread disruption across the network. There is to be a very limited number of services running on this day and passengers are advised to seek alternate means of transportation where possible.
This industrial action is being carried out by the RMT and TSSA unions, with another day of strikes planned later in the week on Saturday (August 20). Southeastern has confirmed that on Thursday, just 44 out of their 180 stations will be open.
Limited services will run between London and Ashford, Dartford and Sevenoaks tomorrow, while the vast majority of Kent will see no services at all. The likes of the Medway towns, Tonbridge , Maidstone , Thanet , Canterbury , Folkestone and Dover will see their stations closed.
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No rail replacement buses will serve stations that are closed on these dates. Passengers have been warned to expect severe disruption and to plan their journeys ahead.
Kent’s open stations:
Ashford International
Chelsfield
Chislehurst
Dartford
Dunton Green
Ebbsfleet International
Elmstead Woods
Knockholt
Petts Wood
Orpington
Sevenoaks
The first and last train times for the Southeastern services that will operate from Kent are as follows:
Ashford - London St Pancras via Ebbsfleet International
First train from Ashford: 07:48, last train: 16:37
First train from Ebbsfleet International: 08:07, last train 17:05
First train from London St Pancras: 08:35 (to Ebbsfleet), 08:49 (to Ashford), last train: 17:33 (to Ashford)
Dartford - London Bridge via Woolwich
First train from Dartford: 07:46, last train: 17:16
First train from London Bridge: 08:04, last train: 18:04
Dartford - London Bridge via Bexleyheath
First train from Dartford: 07:35, last train: 17:05
First train from London Bridge: 08:24, last train:17:54
Dartford - London Bridge via Sidcup
First train from Dartford: 07:23, last train: 16:53
First train from London Bridge: 08:14, last train: 17:44
Orpington / Sevenoaks - London Bridge via Grove Park
First train from Orpington: 07:16, last train: 17:16
First train from Sevenoaks: 08:21, last train: 16:51
First train from London Bridge: 07:56 (to Orpington), 08:16 (to Sevenoaks), last train: 17:16 (to Sevenoaks), 18:06 (to Orpington)
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A disgruntled tourist has ripped into one of the most popular beaches on the Kent coast saying it is "filthy and depressing". The angry visitor was unhappy with the cleanliness of the Margate Main Sands beach and labelled it a 'really horrible place in a recent review left on TripAdvisor.
Margate Main Sands beach is possibly one of the most well-known beaches along the Kent coastline and is always bustling with beachgoers when the sun comes out. The sandy stretch of beach is very centrally located, and for those wanting to get the experience of a traditional seaside town, Margate appears to tick all the boxes.
But not for one visitor who left a scathing review on TripAdvisor vowing never to visit the beach in the town again. Posting under the username of Clareybird from Brentwood, she said: "Filthy beach, so unbelievably covered in litter.
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"I have never seen a beach so badly cared for in the UK. It was insanely busy, with never a hope of using the ladies toilets, and we just felt totally surrounded by people without a care for others around them.
"Local amenities felt really dirty, dated and uncared for. Won’t be visiting again, it’s a really horrible place."
That review was posted to the TripAdvisor website on August 14, and it seems she is not the only one disappointed by her visit to the beach during the month. A number of other visitors have recently given the beach a 1/5 star rating.
Susan V said: "Disgusting, Always extremely busy with very, very large groups of people together, music far too loud, sand was always full of litter every morning when we walked along promenade volunteers were always cleaning up other peoples rubbish."
Lully06 labelled the beach as "filthy" with "broken glass, rubbish and overflowing bins". Another user, Shindi G from Hounslow said: "Dirty beach and run down area".
KentLive has contacted Thanet District Council for their comment on the reviews, but is yet to receive a response.
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Drivers could face a £2,500 fine for parking after dark. Drivers are being warned about a little-known Highway Code law that could cost dearly.
According to the law, and outlined on ChooseMyCar.com, it is illegal to park on the side of the road facing oncoming traffic. The website said: "One little-known rule means that it’s illegal to park our car at the side of the road facing against the direction of traffic after dark. This is due to Highway Code 248, and going against this guidance can land you a fine of up to £2,500."
The Highway Code says: "You MUST NOT park on a road at night facing against the direction of the traffic flow unless in a recognised parking space. Laws CUR reg 101 & RVLR reg 24.
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"All vehicles MUST display parking lights when parked on a road or a lay-by on a road with a speed limit greater than 30 mph (48 km/h). Law RVLR reg 24."
Other laws that drivers could be in breach of is parking on the road in fog. If you must do this then you need to leave your parking lights or sidelights on.
Some breaches include honking horns and swearing at other drivers. You must also ensure you are wearing glasses that don't cause blindspots and also make sure that your aircon is used correctly, Yorkshire Live reports.
ChooseMyCar.com founder Nick Zapolski, said that many drivers will have broken some, if not all, of these little-known rules. Adding: “Our research has already shown that nearly three-quarters of British drivers have honked their horn or sworn at other drivers in frustration.
“But even the most angelic drivers are at risk with some of these obscure facts, like correct sunglass use. I’d urge all drivers to check out our list to make sure they don’t end up £5,000 poorer this summer.”
Commonly broken driving laws
Honking your horn in aggression, swearing, or using rude gestures towards other road users
Many of us have been guilty of this one, but actually, behaving like this could see you with a fine of £1,000. This is due to the Crime and Disorder Act 1998, which prohibits aggression at the wheel. You could also be stopped for driving without full control of the vehicle, which could get you points on your licence, as well as a fine.
Using your Aircon “incorrectly”
The recent heatwave probably means most of us won’t fall foul of this rule - but Highway Code 237 insists that drivers keep their cars “well ventilated” at all times. Apparently, this is more to do with drowsiness than overheating, and if you’re deemed to be incorrectly ventilating your car, you could face a fine of up to £5,000!
The wrong sunglasses
This seems like lunacy, but according to a combination of rules, wearing the wrong glasses might cost you up to £5,000 or 9 points on your licence. While code 237 states that drivers should slow down - or even stop - if their vision is affected by sunlight, Rule 97 says the clothing you wear shouldn’t affect your ability to control the vehicle. Technically, this means that wearing -fitted sunglasses that cause a blind spot, or too darkly tinted, could see you pulled over and fined.
Leaving animals in cars on hard shoulder
Most motorists are aware that if they break down on the motorway, they and their passengers should vacate the vehicle immediately and find a safe place to await help. But what many don’t know is that they can’t take any pets with them! Rule 56 of the Highway Code states that pets cannot be on the hard shoulder in any circumstances; failure to comply can result in a fine of up to £2,500.
Drinking in a camper van/motorhome
The whole point of a motorhome is to have a home on wheels, so many motorhome or camper van owners will have had a drink while parked up. However, the Road Traffic Act 1988 states that no one in charge of a mechanically propelled vehicle should be under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Technically, this could mean that drivers can be charged even if they have no intention of driving the vehicle.
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A new green cross-Channel ferry service is launching next month that will take passengers across the Channel via fast commercial sailing catamarans. The service is the first of its kind and is set to ferry passengers between Dover and Boulogne-Sur-Mer, with a crossing time of approximately four hours.
The SailLink service is service specifically for foot passengers, cycle tourists and small groups looking for a unique travelling experience with sustainable credentials. It will use purpose-built sailing vessels to take a maximum of twelve passengers between the two attractive and accessible coastal destinations of Dover and Boulogne-Sur-Mer.
SailLink vessels are fast commercial sailing catamarans and are fitted with electric propulsion for marina access and auxiliary power. Though, the company will work with the existing ferry operators to carry passengers to maintain their travel itineraries when weather conditions would make a specific crossing uncomfortable.
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Founded by Andrew Simons, a boatbuilder, sailor and environmental scientist, SailLink was conceived as an adventurous and green option for travelling from England to France. He said: "At SailLink, we are delighted to commence our first crossing between these two great ports, as brilliant destinations in their own right.
"In Dover, there is a wealth of history and activities, and in Boulogne-sur-Mer, a beautiful beach and old town as well as the largest sea-life aquarium in Europe. We’ve received enthusiastic support from both the Port of Dover and port authority at Boulogne-Sur-Mer and greatly look forward to the launch in September."
The ferry service will take the first passengers during its pilot phase from September 10-18, with the official launch of the daily service expected in the spring of 2023. In their first year, SailLink plan to schedule one return crossing per day.
Border formalities will be conducted on departure and arrival by the mobile border agents – meaning passengers can go from the quaint harbour cafés at either marina and hop aboard the boat for sailing within 30 minutes. At both destinations, there is a fantastic offering of attractions and onward connections via public transport or cycle routes.
During the crossing, passengers have the option of joining in with the sailing or helping with regular marine sampling and observations for the company’s research partners. Christian Pryce, Chief commercial officer at the Port of Dover, said: "We’re excited to play a part in this innovative project with SailLink.
"Dover’s strategic location on the Short Straits crossing makes us an ideal location for the launch of this service and we look forward to working alongside the SailLink team on their upcoming pilot and to see how their operation develops."
Prices for the pilot phase are £85 for an adult one-way and £150 for a return. For further information or enquiries, you can visit the SailLink website HERE.
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Construction worker dies after being critically injured on the job, authorities say
Published: Aug. 17, 2022 at 9:31 AM CDT|Updated: 52 minutes ago
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA/Gray News) – A construction worker in Alabama died after being critically injured while on the job.
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, 23-year-old Jose A. Prado was working near a roadway intersection.
The sheriff’s office said a crew was pulling cable across the road when a vehicle ran over the cable, snagging it.
Prado was pinned between the cable and a work truck.
He was taken to the hospital where he died from his injuries.
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Legacy skincare brand introduces new facial cleansers for the first time in 130-year history
with launch of three new hydration-packed products and empowering brand platform
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Albolene, the legacy skincare brand and consumer staple across generations, today announced the launch of its new line of hydration-packed facial cleansers. Designed to leave skin soft and nourished, without irritation or dryness, the new products include: a Hydrating Cleansing Balm, a Hydrating Daily Cleanser and a Hydrating Micellar Milk Cleanser.
For over a century, Albolene has delivered proven effectiveness in gently cleansing and moisturizing skin, serving as a skincare staple from bathroom medicine cabinets to professional stage makeup kits. Fans spanning generations, gender, makeup use, skin types and lifestyles have turned to Albolene as the go-to in their skincare routine, a trusted sidekick no matter how they use their skin as a canvas for self-expression. Now the brand continues building on its legacy through a new line of cleansers developed with simple, clean formulas, and empowers new generations of skincare enthusiasts with the perfect foundation to showcase their boldness everyday.
With formulas to cleanse the skin at every level, Albolene's hydrating cleansing line includes:
- Hydrating Cleansing Balm: A makeup remover that offers the same efficacy found in Albolene's original Moisturizing Cleanser in a solid balm texture that gently dissolves all traces of makeup. With a formula enhanced with shea butter and jojoba oil to improve softness and glow, the Hydrating Cleansing Balm is able to melt away makeup without the need for harsh scrubbing. Size: 6 oz.; MSRP: $14.99
- Hydrating Daily Cleanser: With a moisture-rich and gentle cleansing formula, the Hydrating Daily Cleanser delivers superior cleansing and maximum hydration even for sensitive skin. It blends five unique moisturizers including hyaluronic acid to maximize hydration and softness, while locking in moisture even as makeup is removed. Size: 10 oz.; MSRP: $14.99
- Hydrating Micellar Milk Cleanser: The Micellar Cleansing Milk utilizes micelle technology to effortlessly capture and lift away dirt, oil and makeup without stripping the skin of its natural oils. Featuring a moisture-rich formula with soothing aloe combined with high levels of Vitamin C found in coconut milk, the Hydrating Micellar Milk Cleanser helps maintain skin elasticity and flexibility, and prevents wrinkles, sagging skin and age spots. Size: 10 oz.; MSRP: $14.99
Developed with dermatologists, all three products are 100% paraben, fragrance and soap-free, and are non-comedogenic, non-drying and gentle on sensitive skin.
"While the skincare category has made significant strides to transform how our culture defines what's beautiful, there remains opportunity to push for more inclusive and holistic definitions," said Tyler Smith, Albolene Marketing Lead for Bridges Consumer Healthcare. "Albolene continues to champion all forms of self-expression. No matter if you feel that your most beautiful self is bare-faced fresh out of a shower or in a full face of makeup ready for a night out, we want to empower our consumers to live confidently in their skin and use our cleansers as a nourishing foundation to show off their authentic selves."
A recent clinical study comparing the Hydrating Micellar Milk Cleanser to top makeup removal competitors demonstrated that Albolene's new formula ranked #1 in overall makeup removal, was up to 3x more effective at removing waterproof makeup and offered over 4x better moisturization. A UV makeup and advanced facial imaging technology evaluation also showed that Albolene's Hydrating Micellar Milk Cleanser delivered superior makeup removing capabilities compared to the #1 micellar makeup remover brand. A series of blind consumer home tests revealed that nine out of ten consumers preferred the Albolene Micellar Milk Cleanser over their current makeup removal product, with nine out of ten consumers also stating it's perfect for even sensitive skin1.
Joining Albolene's 'OG' Moisturizing Cleanser — which is also undergoing a packaging rebrand next year — the new line of hydrating cleansers is now available for purchase on Amazon and will be in select retailers later this fall.
For more information and to find where to buy Albolene products, please visit www.albolene.com and share how you use Albolene to create your #FoundationForBoldness by tagging @albolenebeauty.
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Founded in 1885, Albolene is a classic skincare brand and favorite across generations. Leveraging over 130 years of skincare expertise, Albolene lives its commitment to being Always for Everyone by prioritizing simple, effective ingredients that support holistic skin health for all textures of skin, ages, types of makeup use and lifestyles.
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Marc Silvestri Returns To DC For Batman/The Joker: The Deadly Duo
Forty years after beginning his professional career at DC Comics, Marc Silvestri is returning to the publisher for a brand new limited series. Starting this fall, DC will launch Batman/The Joker: The Deadly Duo, a seven-issue event that finds Silvestri pulling double duty as both writer and artist.
The title hints that a fight to the death between the Dark Knight and the Clown Prince of Crime is in store. Regardless, Silvestri has other plans for the longtime adversaries. His story begins with the Joker reeling from the sudden abduction of Harley Quinn, promising to go to “any lengths” to get her back. Meanwhile, Batman is working his own kidnapping mystery after Jim Gordon goes missing, and the only clue he has is a package containing a “bloody piece” of the commissioner.
As if that weren’t terrifying enough, he must also deal with several “Joker-like creatures” collecting severed heads throughout Gotham. Faced with no other choice, the Joker proposes a “fragile alliance” to get to the bottom of things. By the looks of things, the pair might face a common enemy. But whatever they discover will ultimately “shake Gotham City and the Bat-Family to their cores.”
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“Batman and The Joker are two of the world’s most iconic characters and have been at each other’s throat’s for more than 80 years,” said Silvestri. “I always thought it would be pretty entertaining to have them on the same side so I wrote a story about it. Needless to say, stuff happens.”
As the CEO of both Image and Top Cow Productions, Silvestri doesn’t do a lot of work for Marvel or DC. However, he hasn’t completely abandoned the mainstream comics realm. In 2011, he worked with writer Jason Aaron on Marvel’s Incredible Hulk relaunch. He also drew covers for DC’s latest volume of Batman: Black and White in 2013. But this time, Silvestri is collaborating with DC Black Label on The Deadly Duo, which should give him some creative control on the project.
Batman/The Joker: The Deadly Duo #1 hits comic shops on November 1. You can also view the cover for issue #2 (out December 6) below.
Are you excited to check out the series later this year? Let us know in the comment section!
Recommended Reading: Joker (DC Black Label Edition)
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Genghis Frog Surfs Into Super7’s TMNT Ultimates Wave 8
First, the good news: aside from one oversized figure, Super7‘s TMNT Ultimates Wave 8 does not include a price increase, and the figures still come with ample accessories. Perhaps to help make that happen, however, we get our first variant figure in a regular wave. Based on a vintage Playmates variant, Shredder sees rerelease in new silver-accented armor. Considering the first Super7 Shredder still seems relatively easy to grab at some online stores, this feels like a big bet. But if it allows Super7 not to shortchange the rest, awesome.
Joining Shredder at the $55 price point, we see Genghis Frog, complete with alternate long-tongue head. For the inevitable Turtle variant, it’s Space Cadet Raphael, who comes with either his regular head in a clear bubble, or a more Stormtrooper-like helmet. The oversized $65 figure? Robotic Rocksteady, joining a similar version of Bebop from the last wave.
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Preorder them from sites like Entertainment Earth to save on shipping, or Super7 directly if one prefers.. (Note: Superhero Hype is part of the Entertainment Earth affiliate network, and earns fees based on purchases made through referral links.)
Take a look through the gallery below to see more detail. Then tell us what you think in comments!
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Build Solomon Grundy with McFarlane’s Batman: Arkham City Wave
Born on a Monday? Not necessarily. This Solomon Grundy action figure comes together on whatever day you manage to finish buying all four figures in McFarlane Toys‘ Batman: Arkham City figure wave. Based on the popular video game that teams up Batman and Catwoman, the line features familiar characters in new looks. Although in most cases, those new looks feature many classic elements, keeping the figures quite recognizable.
Of course there’s a Batman in the wave. He’s similar to the previous Arkham Asylum game-based Batman, but with a more classic color scheme. Just as constipated a face, though.
Catwoman hasn’t really had her due from McFarlane yet, but this might do it. Especially if those goggles are adjustable. Knowing McFarlane, though, why do we suspect a whole separate head variant will arrive later?
Penguin looks a lot more like the recent movie version than we remembered. At least this one uses his signature hat and umbrella. And hey, if you want to pretend his umbrella is secretly a gun, you’ve circumvented WB’s ban on toy firearms.
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Ra’s al Ghul looks perhaps the most different. If anyone were to try to make a custom 7-inch Wolverine, he’d make a good base.
Buy them all, and get the massive Grundy in ready-to-assemble pieces.
No preorder date is set yet, but usually a full reveal like this would indicate an early-next-week date.
Will you assemble Solomon Grundy? Let us know in comments.
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Hawkeye’s Bert & Bertie Will Direct Disney’s Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Disney has never shied away from trying to turn its theme park rides into box office gold. And now, Disney’s Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will be the next attraction to get a big screen adaptation. Deadline is reporting that Hawkeye directors Bert (Amber Templemore-Finlayson) & Bertie (Katie Ellwood) are in negotiations to helm the film. It will be produced by LuckyChap Entertainment and Scott Free. Kieran and Michele Mulroney are also signed on to write the script.
In addition to helming three episodes of Hawkeye, Bert & Bertie helmed two episodes of Our Flag Means Death, as well as episodes of Kidding and The Great Directed. Their feature credits include Dance Camp and Troop Zero. The Mulroneys co-wrote the story for the 2017 Power Rangers reboot, and they also wrote the script for Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.
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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is mine train roller coaster that first opened at Disneyland in 1979. Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom opened its own version of the ride a year later. In the mythology behind the attraction, gold was discovered at Big Thunder Mountain in the late 1800s. However, the mountain was a scared site for the local Native Americans and it was subsequently cursed by a natural disaster that destroyed the town. After the town was abandoned, the trains in the mountain were seemingly possessed as they ran on their own without any operators.
Regardless, the screenwriters of the film will likely have free reign to reinvent the mythology as they see fit. Disney’s two most successful theme park adaptations, Pirates of the Caribbean and Jungle Cruise, both took several liberties with the source material. And the Big Thunder Railroad backstory differs from park to park, so there’s more room to flesh it out as well.
What do you want to see from a Big Thunder Mountain Railroad film? Let us know in the comment section below!
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CHICAGO, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JLL Income Property Trust, an institutionally managed daily NAV REIT (NASDAQ: ZIPTAX; ZIPTMX; ZIPIAX; ZIPIMX) with more than $6.8 billion in portfolio assets, announced that on August 9, 2022, its Board of Directors declared a dividend for the third quarter of 2022 of $0.14 per share. This will be the 43rd consecutive dividend paid to its stockholders.
The dividend is payable on or around September 29, 2022 to stockholders of record as of September 22, 2022. On an annualized basis, this gross dividend is equivalent to $0.56 per share and represents a yield of approximately 3.8 percent on a NAV per share of $14.87 as of August 9, 2022. All stockholders will receive $0.14 per share less applicable share class specific fees and the annualized yield will differ based on the share class.
"We're proud to continue achieving our goal of being a reliable source of distributions for our stockholders amid an inflationary environment," said JLL Income Property Trust President and CEO Allan Swaringen. "We've achieved consistent dividend growth over the past decade and are now paying our 43rd consecutive quarterly dividend, which we believe demonstrates the benefit of investing in core real estate to grow cash flows over time, even during an uncertain market environment."
A second quarter dividend of $0.14 per share, less applicable share class specific fees, was paid according to the table below on June 29 to stockholders of record as of June 23. Any future dividends will be approved at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
JLL Income Property Trust is an institutionally managed, daily NAV REIT that brings to investors a growing portfolio of commercial real estate investments selected by an institutional investment management team and sponsored by one of the world's leading real estate services firms.
For more information on JLL Income Property Trust, please visit our website at www.jllipt.com.
About JLL Income Property Trust, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZIPTAX; ZIPTMX; ZIPIAX; ZIPIMX)
Jones Lang LaSalle Income Property Trust, Inc. is a daily NAV REIT that owns and manages a diversified portfolio of high quality, income-producing residential, industrial, grocery-anchored retail, healthcare and office properties located in the United States. JLL Income Property Trust expects to further diversify its real estate portfolio over time, including on a global basis. For more information, visit www.jllipt.com.
About LaSalle Investment Management
LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world's leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, LaSalle manages approximately $80 billion of assets in private and public real estate property and debt investments as of Q1 2022. LaSalle's diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. LaSalle sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including separate accounts, open- and closed-end funds, public securities and entity-level investments. For more information, please visit http://www.lasalle.com, and LinkedIn.
Forward Looking Statements and Future Results
This press release may contain forward-looking statements with respect to JLL Income Property Trust. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not descriptions of historical facts and include statements regarding management's intentions, beliefs, expectations, research, market analysis, plans or predictions of the future. Because such statements include risks, uncertainties and contingencies, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Past performance is not indicative of future results and there can be no assurance that future dividends will be paid.
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New :15 Digital Spot and Corporate Giving Initiative with One Warm Coat Highlight the First-Ever Hybrid Model of Kia's Longest-Running Nameplate in the U.S.
- :30-second "Downpour" – airing on broadcast – finds a Kia Sportage Hybrid helping humanitarians hang free coats for those less fortunate during a rainstorm
- :15-second digital spot announces Kia America's financial donation to One Warm Coat which will provide free coats to children and adults in need
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Heralding the arrival of the first-ever Kia Sportage Hybrid, Kia America is expanding its commitment to "Make More Good" with a 30-second broadcast and :15-second digital spots and a partnership with One Warm Coat, a non-profit that has provided more than 7.3 million coats to those in need nationwide and is dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability. In April, the introduction of the all-new 2023 Sportage began when Kia partnered with Sea Turtle, Inc. to support the conservation and rehabilitation of the endangered sea turtle population.
The 30-second spot, entitled "Downpour" follows a Kia Sportage Hybrid as its occupants deliver coats to various points around an urban downtown area as an ominous weather forecast plays on the radio. The driver and passenger of the Kia Sportage Hybrid hang coats on various fences throughout the city along with signs that read, "FREE (for anyone that needs one)." As the torrential rain begins, the driver and passenger witness a man taking a coat off a fence they visited earlier in the day – as many others have clearly done given the small number of coats left hanging on the fence. The spot ends as a voiceover intones, "Have the Power to Make More Good, in the All-New Sportage Turbo Hybrid."
"Kia's push to sustainable mobility continues with the arrival of the first-ever Kia Sportage Hybrid, and our message is clear: to create a better world we need to take care of not only our planet, but also one another," said Russell Wager, vice president, marketing, Kia America. "'Make More Good' is not just a slogan; it is the driving force behind the introduction of the all-new Kia Sportage and the important charitable initiatives we've undertaken. Our partnership with One Warm Coat will extend a helping hand to those in need and hopefully shine a light on noteworthy causes that deserve attention."
One Warm Coat, is a national non-profit that provides free coats to people in need. Hosting up to 5,000 coat drives across the U.S. in a given year, One Warm Coat has provided more than 7.3 million free coats to children and adults in need since 1992. One of the organization's core values is to promote environmental sustainability by keeping more than one million pounds of clothes out of landfills through the organization's annual coat drive program.
"We are thrilled with the donation from Kia America and grateful that it will enable us to further our mission of providing warm coats to those in need while promoting volunteerism and environmental sustainability," said Beth Amodio, President & CEO, One Warm Coat. "It is because of the generosity of partners like Kia that we are able to share warmth with children and adults across the country."
Significantly larger, more capable and powerful, and targeted to be more fuel efficient, the fifth-generation Sportage debuts a number of firsts including the first Hybrid powertrain and an available dual panoramic curved digital display. Most Sportage trims will now be assembled in the U.S., alongside the award-winning Telluride, Sorento, and K5 at Kia's manufacturing plant in West Point, Georgia.
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Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to top automotive quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands. Kia serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and offers a range of gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electrified vehicles sold through a network of more than 750 dealers in the U.S., including several cars and SUVs proudly assembled in America.
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Finding returns is the point of investing, it’s the path to profits and prosperity. But how to get there – that’s the question investors need to answer. One common strategy – and one that offers plenty of promise for investors who don’t mind shouldering the extra risk – is to go after penny stocks.
Traditionally seen as stocks priced for just pennies per share, these equities are now defined as those with a share price of $5 or less. For the tough-minded investors, these low-cost stocks present a combination of risk/reward that few other investment instruments can match.
The risk here stems from the same factor that fuels the potential gains. At the low share price of the ‘pennies,’ even an increase of a few cents can quickly turn into large-scale returns, sometimes on the order of a triple-digit gain. At the same time, should the stock fall, the low price will magnify the losses.
So, how are investors supposed to determine which penny stocks are poised to make it big? By taking a cue from the analyst community. These experts bring in-depth knowledge of the industries they cover and substantial experience to the table.
With this in mind, we used TipRanks’ database to zero in on only the penny stocks that have received bullish support from the analyst community. We found two that are backed by enough analysts to earn a “Strong Buy” consensus rating. Not to mention each offers investors an upside potential of over 300% in the coming months. Let’s take a closer look.
Medicenna Therapeutics (MDNA)
We’ll start with Medicenna Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biopharma company using directed evolution/genetic engineering techniques to develop a new class of interleukins, Superkines, to ‘modulate, fine-tune, or amplify the immune system’ in order to make it more effective against challenging diseases with unmet medical needs.
The company’s research platform, as noted, is based on interleukins, a class of cytokines, cellular messenger molecules that help to regulate the immune system. These messengers are specific to various functions, and are amenable to targeted use in the suppression of cancer tumors. Medicenna’s Superkines are enhanced interleukins created to alter tumor microenvironments and to deliver cell-killing agents directly to cancerous or other diseased cells, without harming healthy tissue.
The company’s leading drug candidate, MDNA11, had some interesting recent data releases, and more catalysts coming up. The company has reported dose escalation data from the Phase 1/2 ABILITY study, showing a possible partial response in pancreatic cancer, and the fifth dose escalation cohort has begun enrollment. Medicenna expects further data from the ABILITY study, including a comprehensive update from dose escalation, which remains slated for 4Q22.
In addition to MDNA11, Medicenna also has MDNA55, a late-stage candidate for glioblastoma. MDNA55 has completed a Phase 2b trial in relapsed glioblastoma, and Medicenna is currently in the process of identifying a development/commercial partner before a Phase 3 trial is initiated.
As each share is currently going for $0.93, Medicenna’s price tag could present investors with an attractive entry point, according to Oppenheimer’s Matthew Biegler. The analyst takes a deep dive into the details of MDNA11, which he sees as the key factor for Medicenna in the immediate future.
“Management unveiled new details about the PDAC patient who responded to MDNA11. The patient was heavily pretreated with multiple liver metastases, and had failed induction chemo before being trialed on Keytruda, which he/she did not tolerate. We think the response (~30%+ tumor shrinkage) is unprecedented… We continue to scratch our heads at the muted stock reaction, and the data-to-valuation gap makes Medicenna one of (if not the) most underappreciated stocks in our coverage… We believe activity could continue to improve and yield additional responses as dosing is pushed higher… Medicenna plans to present updated data from all six patients treated in the 60 μg/kg in September,” Biegler wrote.
As an ‘underappreciated stock,’ MDNA earns an Outperform (i.e. Buy) rating from Biegler, and his $8 price target suggests a hefty 764% upside for the coming year. (To watch Biegler’s track record, click here)
That Wall Street likes this stock is clear from the unanimous Strong Buy consensus rating, based on 4 recent analyst reviews. MDNA has an average price target of $5.74, which suggests a 12-month gain of ~523% is in store for the stock. (See MDNA stock forecast on TipRanks)
Longboard Pharmaceuticals (LBPH)
The second stock we’re looking at is Longboard Pharma, a biopharma firm that is working to develop a new generation of G protein-couples receptors, a proven class of drugs. In fact, GPCRs currently make up 40% of all prescription drugs. Longboard is creating a new group of small-molecule drug candidates in this class, designed to target diseases and conditions of the central nervous system.
The company has three drug candidates in its development pipeline; two in preclinical discovery and the third, LP352, in Phase 2 human clinical trials.
LP352 is a 5-HT2C superagonist, orally dosed, designed for the treatment of epileptic seizures. Specifically, LP352 is under study for the targeting of seizures related to developmental and epileptic encephalopathies.
The PACIFIC study, a Phase 1b/2a clinical trial, remains on track for completion during 2H23. The company recently expanded the age range for trial patients to 12 to 65 years, and began an additional open-label extension study in the trial.
Longboard has also initiated a Phase 1 trial of LP352, as an open-label study assessing pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamic of the drug candidate in healthy volunteers. The company expects to release data from this study by year’s end 2022.
Covering this stock for Cantor Fitzgerald, 5-star analyst Charles Duncan sees plenty of potential for investors to grab onto.
“At the current share price, LBPH is trading at < 1x cash, which we believe is an attractive entry point for investors with longer-term time horizons, supporting our view of the stock having ‘deep value’. Longboard is well-capitalized to deliver product pipeline milestones in the next 12-18 months that may actualize share price appreciation, most notably of which is the PACIFIC readout in 2H23, as well as data reads from an ongoing normal human volunteer pK/pD study, and the OLE with ‘352,” Duncan opined.
In line with this bullish stance, Duncan rates the stock an Overweight (i.e. Buy) and puts a $21 price target on the shares, implying a one-year upside potential of 387%. (To watch Duncan’s track record, click here)
Of the 5 recent analyst reviews on file here, all are positive, or Buys, giving Longboard stock a unanimous Strong Buy consensus rating. The average price target of $18 indicates room for 317% from the current trading price of $4.31. (See LBPH stock forecast on TipRanks)
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Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Nikola (NKLA) recently posted better-than-expected Q2 results. However, after analyzing the company’s quarterly details, developments, and outlook, Deutsche Bank analyst Emmanuel Rosner decided to remain on the sidelines, with a Hold rating, and wait for more good news to reconsider his stance.
Does Nikola Have a Future?
Along with battling high input costs, Nikola has been going through battery pack and other part shortages, especially in its battery electric vehicle (BEV) truck. In Q2, the company missed its own delivery expectation of BEV and expects to be near the low end of its delivery target for the full year.
Interestingly, Nikola, however, expects to deliver around 65 or 75 units of BEV in Q3, meaning that it should ideally be looking at delivering more than 180 units in Q4 to reach the low end of its full-year target of 300 units. This will be a huge sequential growth if it materializes.
Although Rosner is skeptical of a jump like this, given the headwinds, he does acknowledge that the company “will have better visibility to module and pack supply,” supported by its acquisition and integration of energy technology firm Romeo Power.
Rosner expects Nikola to face diseconomies of scale in Q3 with its new products, given the rising input costs and supply chain snags. However, this situation should improve slightly in Q4. Having said that, the analyst does not see much room for gross margin improvement this year and doesn’t “expect full-year gross margin to reach the positive territory until 2024.”
Again, looking at Nikola’s financial situation, Rosner was not encouraged. “Separately, we still worry about Nikola’s capital needs in 2023 and beyond, as it will likely require more capital raise ($550m-650m) this year to reach its year-end liquidity target of $900m-$1bn following its recent acquisition of Romeo Power,” he observed.
However, Rosner is not all negative about the company’s prospects. Praising Nikola’s operational improvement, Rosner noted that the company’s focus on increasing its production volumes, signing partnership deals, and fuel cell EV (FCEV) validation is keeping him a keen follower of the stock.
Also, Rosner increased his 2025 revenue expectation from $2.1 billion to $2.5 billion. This has led the analyst to raise his price target from $7 to $8.
Is NKLA a Good Stock to Buy Now?
Wall Street analyst consensus prefers to wait for a better entry/exit point for NKLA. The consensus rating on Nikola is a Hold, which is based on four unanimous Hold ratings. Nikola’s average price target of $8.25 reflects 20% upside potential from pre-Wednesday price levels.
Parting Thoughts
Nikola is expected to continue being weighed down by persistent component supply shortages, high input costs, and other operational setbacks like the first-ever ramping of a new manufacturing plant. The company’s near and mid-term prospects seem shaky, which is why analysts are waiting to get more positive business updates and insights. | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/more-good-news-needed-to-reconsider-nikola-stock-says-analyst | 2022-08-17T15:29:20Z | tipranks.com | control | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/more-good-news-needed-to-reconsider-nikola-stock-says-analyst | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) has recalled around 485,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to a defect in the third-row seat belt buckle, StreetInsider.com reported, citing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The issue might impact the working of the seat belt’s harness, thus not restraining the passenger properly in the event of a crash.
The recall includes GMC Yukon XL, GMC Yukon, Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, Cadillac Escalade ESV, and Cadillac Escalade vehicles manufactured between 2021 and 2022.
The Michigan-based automaker said that the plant operators of its seatbelt manufacturer “may have not properly followed manufacturing processes and inadvertently missed the rivet forming operation” while assembling the seat belt buckle.
Is GM a Good Stock to Buy?
GM stock has a Moderate Buy consensus rating on TipRanks, which is based on 11 Buys, three Holds, and one Sell. GM’s average price forecast of $48.07 implies upside potential of 23.3%.
Analysts’ cautious stand on the company follows the release of mixed second-quarter results last month. While revenues grew 4.7% year-over-year to $35.76 billion, adjusted earnings came in at $1.14 per share, compared to $1.97 per share in the previous year.
After the results were announced, Benchmark Co. analyst Michael Ward lowered the price target on General Motors to $60 (58.5% upside potential) from $75 and reiterated a Buy rating. The analyst said that he has cut the company’s 2023 earnings estimate “to reflect higher interest costs at GM Financial.”
Meanwhile, TipRanks’ Website Traffic Tool also shows a modest increase in the footfall to the company’s website in the month of July. According to the tool, GM’s website traffic registered a 1.4% rise in global visits in July, compared to June. Website visits on the desktop grew 9.4% month-on-month, but the traffic on the company’s mobile app remained almost flat. Learn how Website Traffic can help you research your favorite stocks.
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The investing world has its own unique language. While some terms are unfamiliar, such as standard deviation or P/E ratio, other words are recognizable, such as bear or bull market. However, the meaning of these phrases is not obvious. Both phrases refer to how the stock market is performing; however, bulls and bears are quite different animals.
What is a bull market?
A bull market is one in which investment prices continually rise over an extended period of time, usually months or years. It can apply to anything that is traded, such as real estate, commodities, or currencies.
Bull markets are considered periods of optimism that usually happen when economic conditions are favorable, such as when gross domestic product (GDP) is high, unemployment is low, and corporate profits are up. Such factors cause investors to feel confident about market opportunities. In other words, investors are “bullish” in these circumstances, which results in greater demand for stocks. This increased demand pushes stock prices up and as prices rise, so do investors’ appetites.
How long do bull markets last?
There is no set definition for how long prices go up before a market is considered a bull market. However, a bull market is generally defined as a market where stock prices rise by 20%, following a 20% decline. It ends when stock prices decline by 20%. This means that the dates of a bull market can only be known when it ends. The most recent Bull market in the U.S. started in 2009 and lasted for over 10 years. This is also the longest bull market run in stock market history. Unfortunately, historically Bull markets come to an end, and it can be extremely difficult to predict when that end will happen.
Should you buy during a bull market?
Investing in stocks during a bull market can be profitable, as prices continually rise. Losses tend to be minor and usually recover quickly. This is particularly true of investments made early in the bull market. However, it is notoriously difficult to time the market.
It can be extremely difficult to predict when a bull market will end and a bear market will begin. A basic investment strategy is to buy and hold, as historically the stock market increases over time.
Bull vs. bear market: What’s the difference?
A bear market is the opposite of a bull market. It is a period of price declines, which usually takes place during unfavorable economic conditions, such as a slowing economy and higher unemployment. Demand for stocks decreases during a bear market as investors fear losses, and prices therefore drop.
If you are curious about the terms bull and bear, here is an explanation. One theory is that they are named after the way these animals attack. Bulls thrust their horns up, indicating the upward movement of the markets, while bears swipe down, reflecting the downward market move.
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Lowe’s Companies (LOW) recently reported earnings for its second quarter of Fiscal Year 2022. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $4.67, which beat analysts’ consensus estimate of $4.58 per Lowe’s share. As a result, the stock is up roughly 3% as of this writing. In the past nine quarters, the company has beat estimates eight times.
On the other hand, sales decreased 0.36% year-over-year, with revenue hitting $27.5 billion compared to $27.6 billion. The decrease in sales can be attributed to a shorter spring and lower demand for certain discretionary items that impacted DIY sales.
However, gross profits decreased by 1.9%, which means that the company saw operating deleverage since it decreased more than revenue. Indeed, the gross margin contracted from 33.78% to 33.24%.
Nevertheless, Lowe’s implemented cost control measures that allowed it to increase operating income from $4.21 billion in the comparable period to $4.23 billion now. The lower operating costs, along with the significant reduction in shares outstanding due to buybacks, resulted in the higher-than-expected EPS result.
Investor Sentiment is Positive for LOW Stock
The sentiment among TipRanks investors is currently positive. Out of the 555,041 portfolios tracked by TipRanks, 1.3% hold LOW. In addition, the average portfolio weighting allocated towards LOW among those who do have a position is 4.27%. This suggests that investors of the company are quite confident about its future.
In addition, in the last 30 days, 1.2% of those holding the stock increased their positions. As a result, the stock’s sentiment is above the sector average, as demonstrated in the following image:
Is Lowes Stock a Buy or Sell?
LOW has a Moderate Buy consensus rating based on 14 Buys, six Holds, and zero Sells assigned in the past three months. The average LOW price target of $228.61 implies 5.4% upside potential.
Takeaway – Lowe’s is Run by an Effective Management Team
The Lowe’s management team has demonstrated it is very effective at running the company. Despite the increase in sales, management was able to increase shareholder value on an EPS basis by reducing unnecessary costs and returning excess capital to shareholders through share buybacks. Thus, it’s easy to see why investor sentiment is positive for the stock. | https://www.tipranks.com/news/lowes-reports-q2-earnings-results-stock-is-up-3 | 2022-08-17T15:29:45Z | tipranks.com | control | https://www.tipranks.com/news/lowes-reports-q2-earnings-results-stock-is-up-3 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. (TSE: INE) has signed a 30-year, 320 megawatts (MW) power purchase agreement (PPA) with PacifiCorp in which the former will supply power produced at its Boswell Springs wind project to the latter. The deal is expected to support Innergex Renewable Energy’s financials in the long term and, in turn, boost its stock price.
Boswell Springs wind project is expected to begin its commercial operations in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024. According to a report published by MarketWatch, the wind project is to be built in Wyoming.
However, the fate of the agreement depends on the final written order from the Wyoming Public Service Commission, granting the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for Gateway South.
Discussing the financials related to the Boswell Springs project, Innergex highlighted that the total construction cost could touch $544 million. Meanwhile, the project is expected to generate operating cash flow of nearly $22.6 million annually.
Further, the Boswell Springs project will likely get 100% of the US Production Tax Credits (PTCs), estimated to be nearly $39.2 million annually.
Is INE Stock a Good Investment?
Turning to Wall Street, analysts seem to be cautiously optimistic about INE Stock, which has a Moderate Buy rating based on three Buys and two Holds.
INE’s average price target of C$22.20 implies 14% upside potential. Shares of the company have grown about 7.8% year-to-date.
On the contrary, retail investors have decreased their holdings in INE stock by 2.2% in the last 30 days.
Final Thoughts
According to Innergex, the PPA is a major milestone for the company’s Boswell Springs wind project. The company will witness revenue certainty over the long term with this contract. Further, Innergex expects contributions from the Boswell Springs wind project to enhance its payout ratio.
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BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientist and certified nurse practitioner Paule V. Joseph, Ph.D. M.S., FNP-BC, FAAN, is the inaugural 2022-2024 American Academy of Nursing (AAN) Fellow at the National Academy of Medicine (NAM). Dr. Joseph's selection will be announced in person at the Annual Meeting of the NAM in Washington, D.C. on Monday, October 17.
"I congratulate Dr. Joseph on her selection for this first-of-its-kind fellowship," said George F. Koob, Ph.D., Director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). "Dr. Joseph's unique professional background, stellar research accomplishments, and commitment to patient care have certainly been an asset to the NIAAA and the alcohol field more broadly. I look forward to the new ways in which this opportunity will expand her leadership as a scientist and public health professional."
The AAN Fellowship at NAM aims to provide talented, early career scientists in the field of health and nursing with the opportunity to improve patient care and the quality and breadth of public health research.
"I am honored to be selected for this fellowship. This role will provide me with a unique opportunity to provide a nursing perspective on health policy discussions at a national level. I will be able to leverage my research on chemosensation and nutrition to inform policies and consensus statements to move the mission of the Academy to improve health equity and the overall health of the nation," said Dr. Joseph. "As an early career scientist, this fellowship is an unparalleled opportunity to work in the policy space."
Dr. Joseph is a researcher at the NIAAA with a joint appointment at the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR). Her work also explores the intersection between chemosensation, environment, culture, nutrition, and dietary norms and behaviors as they relate to substance use disorders and obesity. She is interested in research to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and management of disorders involving the chemical senses (taste, smell, and chemesthesis), and how the brain uses these sensations to guide eating, alcohol consumption, and drug-taking behaviors. Dr. Joseph is also interested in the brain systems that underlie motivational processes—and how they may be different in individuals with obesity or alcohol, or other substance misuse.
"Dr. Joseph is highly innovative and a rising star at the NIH, developing a unique and clinically highly significant research program in the field of chemosensation, obesity, and alcohol use disorder," said NIAAA Clinical Director David Goldman, M.D.
"Dr. Joseph is well on her way to becoming an international leader in nursing, nutrition, and chemosensory science," said Joan K. Austin, Ph.D., R.N., FAAN, and distinguished professor emerita at the Indiana University School of Nursing, and a mentor to Dr. Joseph. "She will benefit from opportunities to engage and participate in evidence-based healthcare and public health studies to improve care for patients nationally and globally."
Dr. Joseph is currently a Lasker clinical research scholar, clinical investigator, and chief of the Section of Sensory Science and Metabolism in Division of Intramural Clinical and Biological Research at the NIAAA and NINR. She earned a Master of Science as a family nurse practitioner from Pace University in 2010, and Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania in 2015, conducting research at Monell Chemical Senses Center. She completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the NIH in 2017.
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Venture Capital Firm Led by Veteran Investor Yida Gao to Pursue Investments in Early-Stage Digital Asset Projects
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shima Capital ("Shima"), a global venture firm that invests in early-stage blockchain companies across all market cycles, today announced that it has launched its debut fund, Shima Capital Fund I ("Fund I" or the "Fund") and has collectively raised $200 million. The Fund received significant support from notable investors including Dragonfly Capital, Bill Ackman, Animoca, OKex, Mirana Ventures, Republic, and Andrew Yang, among others.
Founded in 2021 by veteran investor Yida Gao, Shima Capital supports blockchain startups in their earliest stages (i.e. pre-seed and seed) by providing hands-on oversight to help maximize each company's value. Shima's inaugural fund aims to consistently deploy capital when founders need it the most in addition to helping hire talent, build community, amplify narratives, and foster the acceleration of technical research and development. The Shima team is composed of seasoned investors, accomplished operators, and former founders who align on a mission to help daring teams build and scale their companies.
"Yida Gao and Shima Capital exemplify the early stage venture capital that's needed in Web3. Shima's strong focus on supporting founders and willingness to bash through walls for their sake resonates well with Animoca Brands' ethos," said Yat Siu, co-founder and executive chairman of Animoca Brands. "It's a great honor to partner with Shima Capital, especially given the fund's high conviction in the global proliferation of digital property rights and an open metaverse."
"We at OKX Blockdream Capital believe that Shima Capital has shown promising results in being able to identify paradigm shifts in the cryptocurrency industry," said Jeff Ren, Head of Investment at OK Group. "We are looking forward to establishing a working relationship with Shima Capital alongside its other LPs."
Shima invests in the earliest rounds of blockchain startups across all verticals with check sizes of $500,000 to $2,000,000. Areas of focus include but are not limited to consumer (e.g. decentralized identity, social media, content ownership, DAO's), gaming & metaverse, composable financial systems (e.g. sustainable DeFi, regenerative finance, payments & settlement), decentralized infrastructure (e.g. data platforms, blockchain automation, cross-chain communication), and next-generation blockchain technology (e.g. Layer 1/2, zero-knowledge proofs, security).
"As crypto-focused VC's continue to raise massive billion dollar plus funds, we identified a pocket of opportunity to support Web3 founders with their first institutional checks that are considered too small for other Tier 1 investors," said Gao, Founder and Managing Partner of Shima Capital. "We also observed that early-stage funds usually do not provide extensive value-adds for founders given limited resources. At Shima, we take the opposite approach and spend the necessary resources to provide our portfolio companies with surgical support typically found only with larger funds. We firmly believe this strategy of focusing on the earliest funding rounds and delivering a full suite of value-adds will yield strong returns for LPs and align incentives the most with founders."
The Fund's investment strategy will be led by Gao who previously served as Co-Founder and General Partner of Divergence Digital Currency, a $100m+ crypto hedge fund that has grown over 15x since inception in 2017. Gao was also previously General Partner of Struck Capital, a Los Angeles-based venture capital firm. Prior, he held roles as a technology investor at New Enterprise Associates, a $25Bn+ venture capital fund, and as an M&A investment banker at Morgan Stanley. Gao graduated from MIT with degrees in mathematics and computer science and briefly attended Stanford's Graduate School of Business. He teaches the 15.492: Crypto Finance course at MIT.
Gao is joined by a team of investors and professionals who possess proven track records of sourcing talent and driving successful investments at some of the top technology companies. These include:
- Carl Hua, who serves as Investment Partner and Chief Technology Officer, was formerly the Chief Architect of Celsius and Head of DeFi at Ripple where he is still an advisor. Hua also previously served as Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder of Logos Network, which was acquired by Ripple in 2019. He has also held engineering positions at JPL NASA and Northrop Grumman.
- Alex Lin, who serves as Head of Research, was previously a Venture Partner at Old Fashion Research, a multi-strategy Web3 fund managed by former Binance executives. Lin has served as a Fund Manager at Big Red Ventures, Cornell University's student-run, early-stage venture capital fund, and as Co-Founder of Tether Health, an early-stage digital health startup. Lin's career also includes roles as Product Manager of two successfully exited startups (i.e. Teads, Concertiv) and as a Deloitte consultant.
- Chris Adams, who serves as Head of Talent, was formerly the Head of Talent at Atomic VC where he helped scale teams from seed to series C and rolled out talent programs for early teams. Adams served as the first hiring lead at Uber and personally hired 300 candidates while leading a team of 20. He also led recruiting efforts for various teams at Google and Pinterest.
Shima Capital's core team consists of investors, researchers, software engineers, and other industry experts who are passionate about growing the future of the crypto and Web3 ecosystem. To learn more about open roles at Shima and across its portfolio, please visit jobs.shima.capital.
About Shima Capital
Shima Capital is a leading early stage VC firm investing in disruptive blockchain companies. The fund is deeply focused on taking a hands-on approach and working closely with its portfolio companies to provide the most sweat equity per dollar invested. As teams in Web3 push the frontier of innovation, Shima helps hire talent, build community, amplify narratives, and foster the acceleration of technical research and development. Shima is composed of seasoned investors, accomplished operators, and former founders who align on a mission to support all-star teams with building and scaling generational companies.
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WOODLAND, Calif. and SINGAPORE, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following 18 months of extensive R&D, TurtleTree has officially announced its production of LF+, the world's first sustainable bovine lactoferrin created using precision fermentation technology.
A key part of the company's ongoing work with cultivated dairy, precision fermentation is a state-of-the-art process that uses microbial hosts for the mass production of ingredients. Compared to traditional methods, precision fermentation offers far greater efficiency and volume, enabling viable production at commercial scale.
In pioneering the use of this technology for lactoferrin and its inclusion in food, TurtleTree is uniquely poised to be a frontrunner in the highly sought-after functional protein market. Having assembled a world-class team of industry-leading talents to work on this project, the company will now accelerate its development efforts for LF+ in order to achieve a commercial launch in 2023.
Discussing the decision to step into this new space, TurtleTree Chief Strategist, Max Rye, stated: "Looking at recent events like the infant formula shortage in the US and the disruptions in food supply arising from COVID-19, we felt that we could no longer sit on the sidelines. With LF+, we see a way to contribute towards better nutrition in the here and now while our longer-term dairy projects remain in the pipeline. The hope is to ultimately take a proactive approach in creating the world we want to see and genuinely make a difference during a time of need."
Elaborating on the value that lactoferrin can bring to consumer nutrition, TurtleTree's Chief Scientific Officer, Aletta Schnitzler, explained: "Lactoferrin is one of the key ingredients that gives human milk its uniquely beneficial properties. From immune support to gut health, lactoferrin has been shown to provide an extensive list of health-related benefits."
In a 2022 review, researchers from Poland highlighted a fascinating function of lactoferrin as a guardian of the human genome, capable of modulating cell cycle activity and DNA repair. This adds to a growing volume of scientific literature that has already shown lactoferrin's ability to modulate immune responses and regulate iron absorption, among other properties.
Schnitzler continues: "To be able to bring these benefits to the public in a meaningful way, we need to be able to produce lactoferrin both sustainably and at commercial volume. In pursuit of this goal, we've hired some of the foremost minds in precision fermentation including Dr. Amanda Fischer, our Director of Precision Fermentation, and Jung Yi, our Director of Process Engineering and Automation. We've been delighted by their work so far, and we'll eagerly welcome more opportunities to add to the team should the right talents come along."
Having already made ground with regulators, investors, and key industry leaders, TurtleTree will now seek new opportunities with commercial partners as it works towards getting LF+ to market.
Echoing this outlook, TurtleTree CEO, Fengru Lin, commented: "The sustainable production of lactoferrin through precision fermentation is a perfect fit for our mission of nourishing both the planet and its people. To be able to produce this remarkable ingredient at commercial scale—in a way that's both environmentally and economically viable over the long-term—is an absolute game-changer. It means new possibilities for adult nutrition, athletic supplementation, and mothers who want the best nutrition for their families. The possibilities are endless, and we can't wait to bring this vision to reality."
About TurtleTree
TurtleTree is a biotech company dedicated to producing a new generation of nutrition—one that's better for the planet, the animals, and people everywhere. Utilizing cutting-edge precision fermentation technology and proprietary cell-based innovations, the company is creating better-for-you ingredients sustainably and affordably, with benefits that extend beyond the dining table and into the heart of humanity.
For more information, please visit TurtleTree's website. Alternatively, follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
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Call for Entries to Open for the 2023 VETTY Awards Creative Marketing Competition
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC), today announced the entry period for its annual VETTY Awards will open on September 1, 2022. The prestigious VETTY Awards program is the only competition dedicated to recognizing marketing excellence in the animal healthcare industry.
Veterinary industry marketing teams and agencies are invited to submit their projects for consideration during this year's VETTY Awards program. Eligible work must have been produced between January 1, 2022 and November 15, 2022. Entry divisions are comprised of a variety of marketing mediums, including print, advertising, event, digital, social media and much more. For VETTY Awards entry information, click here.
Award winners will be announced on January 16, 2023 at the NAVC's annual Veterinary Meeting & Expo (VMX) which takes place January 14-18 in Orlando. A list of winners also will be posted on the VETTY Awards website and featured in the VMX Expo Hall.
"The VETTY Awards are a highlight of our annual VMX conference where attendees can see and celebrate marketing excellence in the veterinary and animal healthcare industry," said NAVC CEO Gene O'Neill. "We look forward to seeing who will be the 'pick of the litter' among entries that are submitted by talented creatives who are dedicated to promoting products and services that help animals everywhere live better, longer lives."
The early bird deadline for VETTY Award submissions is 11:59 PM EST on Friday, November 4, 2022. The final deadline for submissions is at 11:59 PM EST on Tuesday, November 15. Winners will be notified in December, prior to the VMX event, so that arrangements can be made to attend.
The NAVC, the world's leading nonprofit dedicated to supporting the global veterinary health community, introduced The VETTY Awards program in 2017 to recognize and reward marketing and advertising excellence that helps fuel the rapidly growing animal health industry.
VMX is the world's largest gathering of veterinary industry professionals. VMX offers hundreds of hours of continuing education and program tracks over the course of five days for veterinarians and animal healthcare professionals. It features one of the largest veterinary industry expos as well as world class entertainment and networking events.
For more information about the VETTY Awards program, visit thevettys.com or email info@thevettys.com.
The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) association organization dedicated to supporting and advancing veterinary professionals worldwide. The world's leading provider of veterinary continuing education, the NAVC delivers essential training, tools and resources for veterinary professionals to stay abreast of advances in animal medicine and provide the best medical care for animals everywhere. Through its commitment to innovation and excellence, the NAVC has developed a diverse portfolio of products and services, including: educational events, headlined by VMX, the world's largest, most comprehensive continuing education conference and launchpad for new products and innovations within the veterinary industry; a robust digital platform for virtual learning and engagement; the veterinary industry's largest and award-winning portfolio of trade publications; and an advocacy arm which unites the veterinary community and pet lovers. The NAVC was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL. Since 2017, the NAVC has been recognized annually as one of the Top Workplaces by the Orlando Sentinel. To learn more about the NAVC's products and brands, visit navc.com. To see our schedule of upcoming events, visit navc.com/calendar.
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By DeCA Corporate Communications
FORT LEE, Va. – Military customers worldwide will have the opportunity to evaluate their stores through the annual Commissary Customer Service Survey (CCSS) starting Aug. 22.
The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) survey will be available for 10 consecutive shopping days ending on or before Sept. 7, depending on the commissary’s operating schedule. Customers will be asked to take the survey at the commissary entrance area before they shop.
“The CCSS allows us to compare our patron’s perception of our stores during a fixed period of time,” said James Taylor, chief of DeCA’s store operations division. “We’re committed to being the patron’s grocery retailer of choice and this allows us to focus on improving the delivery of the benefit.”
Customers will be asked at random to participate in the survey which evaluates areas such as customer service, pricing, savings, product availability and selection, cleanliness, store layout, and produce, meat, grocery deli and bakery quality.
After agreeing to participate, customers will be presented with three options:
• Scan a QR code and take the survey on their own mobile device
• Have the store employee ask the questions and enter responses in the store’s iPad or phone
• Or personally complete the survey on the store’s iPad or phone. Commissary associates will use disinfectant wipes to sanitize the iPad and phone between uses, and provide gloves to each customer electing to use the store device. The precautions are part of the safety measures being used during the CCSS cycle to help prevent COVID-19 exposure
Last year, more than 20,000 shoppers rated the commissaries an overall 4.49, up .03 over the prior year. The score is based on a 5-point scale, ranging from 1, “Poor,” to 5, “Excellent.” Customers recognized the courteousness of commissary employees, cleanliness of stores and the ease of finding products through the stores by rating these elements the highest.
“Analyzing the data within these surveys allows us to identify stores that patrons perceive to be our best and share their best practices,” said Brian Myrick, a management and program analyst. “It also provides us low-scoring elements and stores, allowing us to identify contributing factors and develop processes for improvement.”
In addition to the annual CCSS, DeCA also uses a receipt survey that gives commissaries real-time patron feedback throughout the year, accessible at the link provided on the bottom of every purchase receipt.
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About DeCA: The Defense Commissary Agency operates a worldwide chain of commissaries providing groceries to military personnel, retirees and their families in a safe and secure shopping environment. Commissaries provide a military benefit, saving authorized patrons thousands of dollars annually on their purchases compared to similar products at commercial retailers. The discounted prices include a 5-percent surcharge, which covers the costs of building new commissaries and modernizing existing ones. A core military family support element, and a valued part of military pay and benefits, commissaries contribute to family readiness, enhance the quality of life for America’s military and their families, and help recruit and retain the best and brightest men and women to serve their country.
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SEAFORD, Del. – The Delaware Department of Transportation on Wednesday announced a capital project to replace the Woodland Ferry Captain House in 2023 with an improved modern facility to support ferry operations.
The last significant renovation to the existing building, formerly a home, occurred in 1993, to extend the life of the structure, and after 30 years, the department is moving forward with a project that will provide a new building for current and future staff.
“With the support of our area legislators, DelDOT is committed to maintaining ferry operations across the Nanticoke River, and this new building will ensure our deckhands have a facility that fully accommodates their needs,” said Secretary of Transportation Nicole Majeski.
Design for the new building has been completed and it will fit the local aesthetics of the surrounding area, DelDOT said. A final cost estimate has not yet been determined.
The Woodland Ferry crossing is one of the oldest ferry crossings in continuous operation in the U.S. and carries about 200 vehicles per day on average. | https://www.wboc.com/news/deldot-to-replace-woodland-ferry-captain-house/article_dc4cbdc2-1e30-11ed-b430-67fa455c5ec8.html | 2022-08-17T15:37:09Z | wboc.com | control | https://www.wboc.com/news/deldot-to-replace-woodland-ferry-captain-house/article_dc4cbdc2-1e30-11ed-b430-67fa455c5ec8.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Randall “Randy” Jeffrey Wilson, 70, of Salisbury, died on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at Tidal Health Peninsula Regional in Salisbury. Born on August 2, 1952, in Moyock, NC, he was the son of the late J.K. Wilson and Hattie G. Hawkins.
To read full obituary, click Here. | https://www.wboc.com/obituaries/randall-randy-jeffrey-wilson/article_69ae8442-1e2d-11ed-b1e3-af81ed56fe63.html | 2022-08-17T15:37:15Z | wboc.com | control | https://www.wboc.com/obituaries/randall-randy-jeffrey-wilson/article_69ae8442-1e2d-11ed-b1e3-af81ed56fe63.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Richard Steven Chandler, 59, passed away on August 11, 2022 at the Salisbury Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
Steve was born on April 23, 1963 in Salisbury, Maryland to the late Stanley Frederick Chandler and Betty Jean Adkins.
To read full obituary, click Here. | https://www.wboc.com/obituaries/richard-steven-chandler/article_e69c5d4e-1e2d-11ed-a36b-4b46876ee3b6.html | 2022-08-17T15:37:21Z | wboc.com | control | https://www.wboc.com/obituaries/richard-steven-chandler/article_e69c5d4e-1e2d-11ed-a36b-4b46876ee3b6.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
I found another thing... it' a good song.... you can feel something special.. there may other.. I want just more new.... new rock nolie\nLeddie, Aug 31, 20__Spocks Granny________@lucore.s\n#443 by Niel71@bv4\ni think, my all time top songs of U2 on one DVD in chronologie ... in top\ni do ............ Huge names in music will be performing at Belknap Park over the weekend as part of the Breakaway Music Festival.
Big names coming to the outdoor festival include The Chainsmokers, Two Friends, Jai Wolf, Yung Gravy, Sidepiece, DJ Snake, Oliver Tree, Joel Corry, Rossy, Ekali, Gashi, Justus Bennetts, Ship Wrek, and Drummxnd.
Breakaway says it is the first festival “for Gen-z and Millennials by Gen-z and Millenials."
Breakaway Music Festival Michigan takes place on August 19-20. Two-day passes start at $104.
To purchase tickets and to learn more, visit breakawayfestival.com. | https://www.fox17online.com/morning-mix/breakaway-music-festival-coming-to-belknap-park-on-august-19-20 | 2022-08-17T15:38:05Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/morning-mix/breakaway-music-festival-coming-to-belknap-park-on-august-19-20 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Harvest Health Foods is the perfect place to go for people who have a goal to eat or serve wholesome, nutritious foods. For the past 70 years, they've offered organic produce gluten, dairy, nut-free foods, supplements, and anything else to help people live a healthy lifestyle. Now they want to celebrate their three generations of family-owned business by hosting a Health Fair.
The Health Fair will be held on September 22 at the Cascade Harvest Health Foods. From 5 to 8 p.m. there will be a chance to try free samples of their products, giveaways, and more. Plus at 6 p.m. there will be a fun run/walk starting at 6 p.m.
They will also be hosting a seminar called Healthy Gut, Healthy You on September 14 at 6:30 p.m. The event will be hosted by Amber Lynn Vitale, a Garden of Life National Educator and Certified Nutritionist, explaining the relationship between the soil, your gut, and your health. The event will be held at Harvest Health Foods in Hudsonville.
RSVP by calling the store or clicking here to register.
Harvest Health Foods has three locations:
- 1944 Eastern Ave., Grand Rapids
- 6807 Cascade Rd, Grand Rapids
- 4150 32nd Ave., Hudsonville
To learn more, visit harvesthealthfoods.com.
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A House panel will hold an open congressional hearing next Tuesday about UFOs for the first time in over 50 years.
It will focus on a Pentagon program that was established last year after the US intelligence community released a preliminary assessment on 144 reports of "unidentified aerial phenomena'' since 2004 -- and could explain only one.
The House Intelligence Committee's subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Counterintelligence, and Counterproliferation will hold the public hearing on May 17 at 10 a.m. ET. It will be followed by a closed, classified hearing on the Pentagon program, known as the Airborne Object Identification and Management Synchronization Group.
The two witnesses are Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence & Security Ronald S. Moultrie and Deputy Director of Naval Intelligence Scott W. Bray.
"The American people expect and deserve their leaders in government and intelligence to seriously evaluate and respond to any potential national security risks -- especially those we do not fully understand," said Indiana Democratic Rep. André Carson, the chairman of the subcommittee holding the hearing, in a statement.
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, a California Democrat, added that the hearing would "give the public an opportunity to hear directly from subject matter experts and leaders in the Intelligence Community on one of the greatest mysteries of our time, and to break the cycle of excessive secrecy and speculation with truth and transparency."
The New York Times first reported on the hearing.
In a briefing on Tuesday, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said that the Defense Department will try to "make sure we have a better process for identifying these phenomena, analyzing that information in a more proactive, coordinated way than it's been done in the past." He said the Pentagon will also attempt to "mitigate any safety issues" that arise since "many of these phenomena" are reported near training areas.
But Arkansas GOP Rep. Rick Crawford, the top Republican on the relevant House Intelligence subcommittee, called into question the Democrats' move to hold the hearing considering other national security concerns.
"With China and Russia developing hypersonic weapons and the Biden administration leaking alleged US military operations in Ukraine, we have far more serious intelligence threats than flying saucers," Crawford said.
This story has been updated with additional developments Tuesday.
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Elon Musk's Manchester United joke hits the real world
Tesla CEO Elon Musk joked Tuesday that he plans to buy the English soccer club Manchester United, confusing fans and pushing the team's stock higher.
Why it matters: Musk said his tweet was a nod to a long-running gag about him buying major companies. But not everyone was in on the joke, especially after he agreed to buy Twitter and then attempted to withdraw from the agreement.
Driving the news: Musk tweeted on Wednesday: "I'm buying Manchester United ur welcome."
- When asked if he was serious, the Tesla CEO replied that it "is a long-running joke on Twitter. I'm not buying any sports teams."
- He added in a separate tweet: "Although, if it were any team, it would be Man U. They were my fav team as a kid."
By the numbers: Buying Manchester United would cost around $2 billion based on its stock price, CNBC reports.
- Its shares spiked by 17% for a spell in pre-market trading after Musk's tweet, per CNBC. They were up 3.68% Wednesday morning after the Tesla CEO said the tweet was a joke.
State of play: Fans of the club flooded social media with thoughts about the potential purchase, calling Musk's tweets "gimmicks."
- Others condemned Manchester United's current owners, the Glazer family, a long-running target for fans unhappy with the team's performance, Reuters reports.
- Early in the season, Manchester United sits at the bottom of the Premier League standings after two big losses. It's the first time the team has fallen to that low of a position in 30 years, per Yahoo! Sports.
- Bloomberg reports the Glazer family would consider selling a minority stake in Manchester United.
The big picture: This isn't Musk's first time joking about buying major companies. In April, he jested that he planned to buy Coca-Cola.
- Musk is still dealing with the legal aftermath of attempting to terminate his deal to buy Twitter. The social media company is suing him in an attempt to force him to follow through on the acquisition.
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Some NIH-funded clinical trials never report results
The National Institutes of Health failed to sanction institutions and labs running government-funded clinical trials for not reporting their results despite requirements to do so, according to a new report from a federal watchdog.
Why it matters: Clinical trial results are crucial to pushing science forward, informing future researchers what methods or techniques might or might not work for future study design.
What they found: HHS's Office of the Inspector General reviewed 72 NIH-funded clinical trials from 2019 to 2020.
- Sponsors of just 35 of these trials submitted clinical trial results on time; a dozen trials submitted results late while 25 trials never submitted results.
- NIH took "limited enforcement action" against labs and research partners who didn't submit results and even continued to fund new research done by these groups, the report found.
- Clinical trial results should be submitted within a year of the estimated or actual completion date.
Of note: NIH agreed with all of the recommendations from the OIG report, including making needed improvements to its reporting procedures and enforcement methods. | https://www.axios.com/2022/08/17/some-nih-funded-clinical-trials-never-report-results | 2022-08-17T15:42:56Z | axios.com | control | https://www.axios.com/2022/08/17/some-nih-funded-clinical-trials-never-report-results | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Nielsen attracts streaming platforms as TV giants seek alternatives
Nielsen continues to court streaming platforms as traditional TV companies seek to diversify beyond it.
Driving the news: Nielsen announced a three-year deal with Amazon on Tuesday to measure its "Thursday Night Football" broadcasts on Prime Video and Twitch.
- Nielsen said this deal "will be the first time a streaming service will have one of its live programs measured as part of Nielsen's National TV measurement service."
- "Our collaboration with Nielsen will allow us to provide advertisers with familiar campaign measurement to make apples-to-apples comparisons across their multi-channel media investments,” Amazon Ads' director of media measurement Srishti Gupta said.
Why it matters: Nielsen still holds clout despite concern from major media companies and advertisers. Its Amazon deal gives it more staying power as broadcasters and ad buyers evaluate live programming.
- But it's more the newcomers who are using Nielsen data — when it suits them, of course.
- During its recent earnings call last month, Netflix executives touted their record 7.7% share of overall TV viewing in June based on Nielsen data.
The big picture: Traditional media companies like Disney, Paramount Global, Warner Bros. Discovery and NBCUniversal have been testing new measurement solutions.
- Nielsen rivals include iSpot.tv and VideoAmp, both of which have recently raised new capital.
Yes, but: Many of this year's upfront deals will use Nielsen as other measurement partners are in a testing phase. GroupM, for example, said it will transact using Nielsen.
Meanwhile: Nielsen's private equity takeover is still ongoing. The company postponed its shareholder meeting last week "to finalize a preliminary agreement" with WindAcre. | https://www.axios.com/pro/media-deals/2022/08/17/nielsen-amazon-netflix | 2022-08-17T15:43:34Z | axios.com | control | https://www.axios.com/pro/media-deals/2022/08/17/nielsen-amazon-netflix | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Mr Ade Adetimehin, has charged women leaders in the state to ensure victory for the party and its candidates during the coming general elections.
Adetimehin who gave this charge while receiving leaders of market women from the local government areas across the state urged the women to commence mass mobilization for 2023.
He described women as undisputable agents for success during campaigns and elections and expressed appreciation to the Chief (Mrs) Olufunke Adu-led group of Iyaloja for its consistent and unwavering support to the party over the years and appealed for more efforts to ensure APC wins roundly during the general elections.
He counselled that it would be in the interest of all for the party to remain in power beyond 2023, saying, “It is more difficult to build or bounce back from defeat.”
He further suggested that prayers should be consistently offered to the state chapter and its leadership before, during and after the 2023 general elections.
“I want to hand over the party to the Iyalojas in their various units and wards for better delivery of votes during the elections,” he said.
Adetimehin assured the group that the “party will continue to reciprocate your commitment and selfless contributions to this party”.
Earlier, the Iyaloja-General, Chief (Mrs.) Olufunke Adu called for a better appreciation from various stakeholders at local government levels.
She explained that the group crave the direction of the party ahead of electioneering campaigns for 2023.
Chief Adu assured the group would work assiduously to enhance the chances of the ruling party during the general elections.
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Afresh bags $115M to extend fresh food premise
Afresh’s fresh food software platform got a $115 million vote of confidence earlier this month in a Series B round led by Spark Capital.
Why it matters: The nine-figure injection signals wider interest in food waste technologies as food retailers try to reduce their costs, keep their shelves stocked and curb food waste overall.
Details: Insight Partners, VMG Partners, Bright Pixel Capital and former Whole Foods co-CEO Walter Robb participated in the round.
What they’re saying: “This segment of fresh food within retail and supply chain technology has been so underpenetrated that there's just a massive opportunity there,” CEO Matt Schwartz tells Axios.
- Around 84% of grocery retailers have plans to invest in food waste technologies over the next two years, a Coresight Research survey finds.
How it works: The company’s store level ordering system helps grocers get a glimpse of their inventory, and through predictive analytics helps them accurately forecast what foods customers are going to buy.
- Retailers can manage their food waste by giving them better data and insight into how much they should order.
- The company has signed up over 3,000 stores so far of which around 1,500 are currently live.
What’s next: The company hopes to expand the store footprint of its produce tool by 10x to 15x “within a short window of time,” Schwartz says.
- Afresh also plans to expand into other fresh food categories. Within the next 18 months, it plans to launch solutions for meat and seafood, deli, bakery food service and prepared foods at the store level.
- The company also intends to move from store level ordering to distribution center level ordering. That means “ordering truckload level quantities of food, in addition to case double quantities of food at the store level,” Schwartz says.
Yes, and: The company is eyeing international markets, with Europe very likely next in the short term, Schwartz says.
State of play: Among its current customers, Schwartz expects Afresh to help prevent at least 34 million pounds of produce food waste annually by the end of this year
- And once the company rolls out into meat and seafood and the rest of the fresh food category, Schwartz expects Afresh can triple that footprint, he says.
The bottom line: “The ambition would be to prevent billions of pounds of food waste on an annual basis with our customers,” Schwartz says.
- While eliminating food waste is a key priority, Schwartz says, “the bigger theme of what we're doing is driving this fresh food future.” | https://www.axios.com/pro/retail-deals/2022/08/17/afresh-bags-110m-to-extend-fresh-food-premise | 2022-08-17T15:43:40Z | axios.com | control | https://www.axios.com/pro/retail-deals/2022/08/17/afresh-bags-110m-to-extend-fresh-food-premise | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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